🎙️ Episode 10 – Pets, Pitfalls & Fifth Wheel Fails: RV Life Gets Real

In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we're getting honest about the less glamorous side of full-time RV life — from pet care on the road to maintenance mistakes that nearly ended in disaster. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just planning your first trip, this one’s full of real talk and hard-won wisdom.

🐾 In This Episode:

• 🐶 How we care for pets on the road:

  • Tractor Supply clinics, low-cost vaccinations & heartworm treatments

  • Tele-vet visits with Vetster (yep, there's FaceTime for your dog now)

  • Traveling with anxious dogs & how we prep ahead with meds and local vet searches

  • What to pack and prep for emergencies on the road with pets

• 🛠️ Major “Oh Boy” Moments & Repair Stories:

  • That time someone almost dropped the fifth wheel on the truck

  • Frame flex, cracked cabinetry, bent brackets, and an inch-wide gap inside a closet 😳

  • Why RV inspections are worth every penny — even on a brand-new $2 million rig

  • Real repairs from the crew: slide-out motors, bearing blocks, and the mess Schwintek left behind

• ⚠️ Tips & Lessons:

  • The ONE time you skip a checklist is the time something breaks

  • Why “treat every move like it’s your first” is golden advice

  • When it’s not okay to be neighborly — let people park in peace

💬 Quote of the Episode:

"Spend your life doing strange things with weird people." – Amy

Whether you're traveling with pets, making big repairs, or just need a reminder that you're not the only one winging it out here — this episode’s for you.

🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and bring your favorite weird people along for the ride.

About your hosts:

Danny and Melissa:

We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

Nomad Near Me: 4 Simple Lives

Jim and Amy:

We are Thevagabondzjimnamy,  and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! 

Links: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/ 

Nomad Near Me: The VagabondZ JimNAmy

Rob and Trish: We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads 

Nomad Near Me: Living Like Nomads (Rob and Trish)

*This is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.