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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 19 MIN

News: FCC Targets RV Power Inverters, Battle Born Buys Competitor & Big Ram Truck Changes

from RV Miles Podcast · host RV Miles Network

The federal government has declared foreign-made power inverters a national security threat — and the new restrictions could eventually affect some of the biggest names in RV solar and portable power. Plus, Battle Born’s parent company has purchased competitor Dakota Lithium at a pretty interesting moment for the brand. Ram is making some major changes to its trucks, including more payload for the 2500 and the end of automatic stop/start on the Hemi. We’ve also got an RV toilet conversion that lets you basically abandon your black tank, an all-electric furnace that can run through your existing ductwork, and one of the old-school satellite internet companies that RVers used before Starlink has filed for bankruptcy. And somehow, none of that is the craziest story this week — because a Montana hiker impaled himself completely through the torso with a trekking pole…and then hiked ten miles out of the mountains with the pole still sticking out of him. Get a free quote for an RV extended warranty at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Support RV Miles and the weekly news videos: https://RVMiles.com/milemarkers *Get the latest news, National Park updates, happenings around RV Miles, and more when you sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://RVMiles.com/mailinglist *It's our only in-person event this year! Join us at HOMECOMING October 7 - 11 in Amana, IA. Seminars, a Rig Crawl, Trivia, Giveaways, Nightly catered meals, time to explore historic Amana, and so much more! https://RVMiles.com/HOMECOMING 00:00 Headlines Preview 01:01 FCC Inverter Crackdown 04:10 Battle Born Owner Buys Rival 05:53 Impaled Hiker Survival 07:25 Sponsor Break 08:14 Ram Recall and Upgrades 10:47 GM CarPlay Reversal 12:26 Membership Pitch 12:53 Electric Furnace Upgrade 14:37 Dry Flush Toilet Kit 16:27 HughesNet Bankruptcy 17:35 Camping History Documentary 18:46 Homecoming Rally and Farewell

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