419. Dealers Have Too Many RVs—and Buyers Are Paying the Price

In this episode, a candid conversation with Ben Hirsch, COO of Campers Inn RV, about RV industry overstocking driven by the “bullwhip effect,” how volatile pricing can hurt trade-in values, and how inconsistent production schedules and frequent floorplan changes can impact build quality, and the challenge of balancing affordability with quality. Plus, Starlink updates, including a new dish, simplified US/Canada residency rules, and a new one-month international limit affecting Mexico. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/418*Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers*Curated, not regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/*HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors:*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Get 30% off your next RV Matress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro01:33 Starlink Updates06:30 Mile Markers Plug08:40 Sponsor Break10:13 Ben Hirsch Interview45:33 Tank Check45:59 Weather Impacts Camping47:34 Pause Trailer in Death Valley53:07 Board Game Price Shock01:04:46 Handheld Fan01:07:05 Episode Wrap