404. RV Driving Tips, Crackdown on Dealer Fees, and a Winterizing Fail

In RV Miles episode 404, Jason and Abby share spring shakedown updates after discovering a leak caused by a missed winterization step, forcing them to postpone their first trip of the season amid severe weather. They take a look at practical RV driving tips for safety and confidence, including knowing your rig’s dimensions, reviewing routes, going slower, lane strategy, following distances, and more. In Fresh Tank / Black Tank, the FTC’s increased enforcement against deceptive dealer fees and advertising, a new Zion park-and-ride shuttle option, and a cookbook recommendation. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/404 *Support independent RV journalism and unlock great perks by becoming a Mile Marker 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets go on sale April 1st for Mile Marker members and May 1st for the general public https//rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Get 30% off your next mattress at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 01:26 Winterizing Leak 04:42 Austin Outdoorsy Summit 07:18 Flight Prices Rant 11:32 Fuel Costs And Camping 18:57 Driving Tips Kickoff 20:24 Know Your RV Size 24:32 Plan Your Route 28:56 Go Slow Stay Right 36:59 Safe Distance Timing 37:47 Tail Swing 42:00 Courtesy On The Road 43:48 Take More Breaks 46:24 Skip Night Driving 49:50 Steep Grade Basics 54:40 Parking Without Stress 01:04:51 FTC Dealer Fee Crackdown 01:12:34 Zion Park and Ride 01:15:55 Protein Salad Fail 01:20:25 Midwest Made Cookbook 01:23:06 Final Thanks