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 Intro01:26 Winterizing Leak04:42 Austin Outdoorsy Summit07:18 Flight Prices Rant11:32 Fuel Costs And Camping18:57 Driving Tips Kickoff20:24 Know Your RV Size24:32 Plan Your Route28:56 Go Slow Stay Right36:59 Safe Distance Timing37:47 Tail Swing42:00 Courtesy On The Road43:48 Take More Breaks46:24 Skip Night Driving49:50 Steep Grade Basics54:40 Parking Without Stress01:04:51 FTC Dealer Fee Crackdown01:12:34 Zion Park and Ride01:15:55 Protein Salad Fail01:20:25 Midwest Made Cookbook01:23:06 Final Thanks