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Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks about a potential merger that could reshape RV manufacturing. The Bureau of Land Management is moving toward banning dispersed camping across nearly 14,000 acres near Zion National Park, replacing much of it with two proposed campgrounds totaling 230 sites. Ford recalls about 1.4 million 2015–2017 F-150s for a transmission range sensor issue and RAM recalls 65,000 2025–2026 pickups for an instrument panel software error. Fuel prices dipped amid Middle East developments, and several states announced gas tax holidays, while the EPA is issuing another E15 summer waiver. An Arkansas RV lot arson investigation, ⁨Blu Tech's new Waterstop leak shutoff system, and KOA's 2026 camping report showing shifting demographics and glamping growth.

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00:00 Headlines and Intro 00:25 New Studio Update 01:06 Lippert Patrick Merger Talk 03:28 Zion Area Dispersed Ban 05:43 Sponsor RV Mattress 06:34 Ford and Ram Recalls 08:18 Fuel Prices and E15 10:26 Arkansas RV Lot Arson 11:19 WaterStop Leak Device 12:36 KOA Camping Report 13:20 Podcast and Community Wrap

In this episode of the RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby discuss severe spring storms and the importance of weather awareness for RVers, especially around tornadoes and high winds. They break down reports that major RV component manufacturers Lippert Components and Patrick Industries are in talks for a merger, and how that could further consolidate the supply chain and reduce competition across RV construction and delivery. They also review KOA’s 2026 camping report, highlighting declines in frequent camping, Gen Z participation, and camping families with kids, alongside increasing costs and shifting demographics.

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00:00 Intro 01:18 Spring Storm Safety 06:22 Merger Talks 17:21 KOA Report 19:12 Camping Participation Trends 21:10 Younger Campers Decline 27:49 Families Priced Out 31:15 Diversity and Affordability 34:34 Pricing Pushback 35:56 Solo Travel Surge 36:35 Camping Community Third Place 37:46 Disconnecting From Work 41:02 Glamping Takes Over 45:37 RV Households Drop 52:37 Speed Camera Ticket Story 55:35 Water Stop Leak Tech 58:32 3D Printer Family Debate 01:04:44 Freezer Cookie Dough 01:06:40 Wrap Up

February's new RV retail registrations fell 24% year over year, and motorhomes are worse... Fifth-wheel startup @axiom-rv reports strong early sales, expansion, and a workforce now over 100. The RV Industry Association approved factory-included TPMS on all new towable RVs starting with 2028 model year. Ford recalls about 422,000 Expeditions, Navigators, and Super Duty trucks for potential windshield wiper arm failure, and @OutdoorsyRV shares expansion updates and a move into autonomous taxi rentals.

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00:00 Intro 01:07 February Sales Breakdown 04:24 Sponsor Message 05:11 Axiom Fifth Wheel Growth 05:58 TPMS Required 2028 07:15 Ford Wiper Recall 08:01 Montana Sign Fees 08:37 Fuel Price Outlook 09:06 Outdoorsy Summit Recap 12:42 Wrap Up And Thanks