385. Are Lifetime Camping Memberships a Scam? Will Thanksgiving RV Travel Be a Nightmare?

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🗓️ 9 November 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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This week, we dive into a scandal surrounding a campground that revoked lifetime memberships, sparking questions about the reliability of such offers. We also discuss the current state of Thanksgiving travel amid airline issues and potential impacts on road traffic. Plus, we take a look at the National Weather Service's seasonal outlook for the winter and how it might affect camping plans. *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*Visit https://www.lectricebikes.com to get holiday deals on the new Lectric XP4!*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 Introduction06:33 Thanksgiving Travel and FAA Issues14:22 National Weather Service Winter Outlook18:58 Lifetime Membership Scandal at Roaring Run RV Resort42:11 NorCold Bankruptcy and Industry Trends47:41 Rebates from Grand Design and Alliance50:40 Groundbreaking Frustration56:51 Celebrating a Special Birthday59:09 Conclusion and Farewell

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0:00.0	This week, in the wake of a big scandal over lifetime memberships being revoked at a campground,
0:05.4	is it safe to get lifetime memberships? Is it something you should consider at all? Plus,
0:10.0	we may be in for a difficult Thanksgiving travel season, thanks to some issues with airlines.
0:16.7	Plus, the National Weather Service has released their seasonal outlook for the winter.
0:21.9	Where is it going to be safe to camp this winter?
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