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RV Miles Podcast

381. Border Fiasco, Iowa Hidden Gems, & Lane Changes

RV Miles Podcast

RV Miles Network

Society & Culture, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Places & Travel

4.81.3K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode, we dive into the ongoing Newmar VIN fiasco and explore the emerging road technologies making travel safer and more efficient. We also highlight a hidden gem in eastern Iowa—Maquoketa Caves State Park, and the unique Codfish Hollow Barnstormers music venue. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com*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*Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction01:55 Fall Weather and Camping Plans05:35 Discussing the Newmar VIN Fiasco25:05 Emerging Road Technologies33:48 Exploring Maquoketa, Iowa35:30 A Hidden Concert Venue40:26 Local Attractions and Activities43:02 Maquoketa Caves Adventure48:40 National Park Shutdown Concerns54:04 McDonald's Monopoly and Chipotle Woes01:02:48 The Value of Local Libraries01:06:05 Conclusion and Farewell

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0:00.0

This week we check in on the new Marvin Fiasco. We're going to talk about new emerging road

0:05.8

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0:11.2

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1:39.1

Welcome to episode number 381 of RV Miles.

1:39.6

I'm Jason.

1:43.4

And I'm Abby, and we are two RVers who, along with our three boys, have been crisscrossing all over North America on one epic road trip since 2016.

1:47.7

Here at RV Miles, we talk all things RV and outdoors from industry news to travel destinations, our national parks, and so much more.

1:55.0

We're finally getting mildly fall weather around here.

1:58.8

We're coming to you from the Mile Zero studio.

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