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We made it! Season 1 is officially in the books, and wow. What a journey it's been. Since we launched at the Hershey RV Show, this experience has exceeded every expectation we had.

Jennifer and Tasha share their favorite moments, what surprised them about podcasting, and the skills they never knew they'd need to learn. And, they give you a little peak behind the curtain at what's coming in Season 2 — and you won't want to miss it.

Jennifer and Tasha are taking a quick break. But this is not a vacation! Find out what they’ll be doing during the break, why they're taking time to breathe and retool, and the exact date you can tune back in to the exciting first episode of Season 2. Plus, find out how YOU can be part of the Learn To RV community as a writer, guest, or sponsor.

Learn About:

• The most surprising Season 1 lessons 
• What makes this community so special and how you can get more involved
• Big announcements about Season 2's launch
• Upcoming events: Florida RV SuperShow, PodFest 2026, Big Hats in the Bluegrass, and FRVA Rally
• How to contribute your story
• What's changing on the website, in the community, and at the pod

Mark Your Calendar:

📅 Season 2 Premiere: Feb. 16, 2026 🎪 Florida RV SuperShow: Jan. 2026 🎙️ PodFest Multimedia Expo: Jan. 2026 🚐 Perry, Georgia, FRVA Rally: March 18-21 2026

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions (sponsor): rvroofingsolutions.com

📝 Become a Learn to RV Writer: [email protected]

🎙️ Be a Podcast Guest: [email protected]

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact us via learntorv.com

🎪 FRVA Perry Rally Info: frva.org

🏕️ Big Hats in the Bluegrass Event: Firefly Hills Kentucky (April 26-May 10, limited to 15 families)

👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Podcast Community

📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

🎙️ Pod Website: learntorvthepodcast.com

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• Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip☕)

💬 What do YOU want in Season 2? Join our Facebook community and tell us what topics, guests, or stories you want to hear!

✨ Thanks for an incredible Season 1! Subscribe so you don't miss the Season 2 premiere on Feb. 16th. Share this episode and leave a review to help us reach more of the community. See you in Season 2!

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Jason at Campsite Cruising got more than he bargained for when he traded tent camping for an RV. He tells Jenn about his part-time RVing adventures and what it takes to be a YouTube creator helping campers avoid costly mistakes.

From dealing with a lemon camper to learning the hard way about towing capacity, Jason shares his real-life lessons about getting started in an RV. Now traveling North Carolina's state parks and beaches with his family, he's turned his learning curve into a mission: educating new RVers before they make the same mistakes he did.

Discover why understanding your tow vehicle's limits matters more than the salesman's pitch, how Jason took on major water damage himself, what he sacrifices to tow with a Honda Pilot, and why taking your time before buying could save you thousands.

Learn About:

·        Understanding towing capacity and weight ratings before you buy

·        Why budget campers can be perfect for part-time RVing

·        Dealing with RV repairs and when to DIY vs. using warranty

·        Camping with grandkids and managing gear on the road

·        Finding hidden gems in North Carolina's state park system

·        Starting an RV YouTube channel to help others

Links & Resources:

🏕️ Support Campsite Cruising:

·       YouTube

·       Instagram

·       Facebook

·       TikTok

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👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Podcast Community

📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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 💬 Joining the RV community on the road? Get in on the conversation in our Facebook community and connect with RVers who can help you succeed in your RV life!

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🎧 ENCORE EPISODE: We're running around the Florida RV Supershow & the 2026 PodFest Expo this week! We're SO EXCITED for the new guests, tools, skills, and info we'll have for you guys after! But we needed to take a recording hiatus to do it. So, this fan-fave is being re-released with a special new intro. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting these inspiring stories, the advice is timeless!

Thinking about hitting the road full-time but feeling anxious? You're not alone. We talk fears, emotions, and challenges that become a reality when launching full-time RV life and how to overcome them.

From money worries to homeschooling concerns, flooded trailers to job changes, hear our journeys from decision to launch day. We share what worked, what didn't, and the mindset shifts that changed everything.

Learn How:

• To plan realistic launch timelines
• Far financial prep & a whatever-it-takes attitude can get you
• Community matters
• To avoid vacation-mode burnout
• We manage groceries, budgets, & food allergies
• Humility & grit are required for success
• To know if this lifestyle is for you

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com

💰 Budget Planning: Learn about full-time RV costs

📚 Homeschooling: hslda.org | parentalrights.org

🎙️ Working While Wandering: Remote Work Part 1; Remote Work Part 2; $ on the Road; Episode 8 

👥 Our Free Facebook Communities:

• Learn to RV: The Podcast Community
• Roadschooling Resources

📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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• Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag)
• Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip☕)

💬 Have questions about launching full-time? Join the conversation in our Facebook community and connect with experienced full-timers!

✨ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share with a friend who's considering the RV lifestyle, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more future full-timers! 

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What does it take to rebuild your life on the road after unimaginable loss? In this Community Spotlight episode, Jennifer sits down with Dani Deuter of Blue Jay Ministries, a full-time RVing mom who turned tragedy into purpose to serve the RV community in extraordinary ways.

From surviving a devastating car accident that claimed her eight-year-old son Ethan to navigating cervical cancer, chronic pain, and divorce on the road, Dani's story is one of resilience. Now traveling with her 18-year-old son Kyle and 10-year-old daughter Anastasia, she's created a thriving ministry that includes Bible studies, teen events, rallies, and Ethan's Giving Tree, a Christmas blessing for families in need.

Discover how Dani manages homeschooling, severe food allergies, dating as a single RV parent, and how her son became a certified RV tech at just 15.

Learn How:

• Single parents can thrive while full-time RVing
• Food allergies can be navigated
• Community support makes solo parenting on the road possible
• Teens can start careers as RV technicians
• Ministry and service create connection beyond geography
• Divorce doesn't have to end your RV journey

Links & Resources:

⛪ Blue Jay Ministries:

• Women's Bible Study: Virtual sessions starting late January via Google Meets
• Outside Out Loud: Teen ministry led by Kyle (paintball event planned for March in Orlando)
• Hanging in the Hollow Rally: Annual October event in Kentucky (Oct 10-17)

🔧 Can Do Mobile Repair:

• Kyle Deuter's RV repair service
• Phone: 407-285-3544
• Instagram: @candoomobilerepair

🎄 Ethan's Giving Tree:

• Annual Christmas blessing program through Blue Jay Ministries
• Nominations accepted starting in November

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📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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💬 Navigating challenges on the road? Join our Facebook community and connect with others who understand the real struggles and triumphs of RV life!

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Registration is NOW OPEN for one of Kentucky's most unique RV events! Firefly Hills' Big Hats in the Bluegrass celebrates the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, and Mother's Day in a two-week extravaganza from April 26-May 10. With only 15 family spots available, get the inside scoop on why this event fills fast.

But, wait. There’s more! We share a Campfire Crew exclusive bonus episode with ALL listeners this week! This is your sneak peek into the kind of content Patreon subscribers enjoy year-round. Tasha takes you on a rainy-day deep dive into the fascinating history hiding in plain sight at this beloved Kentucky RV park.

Discover why locals used to drive by just to catch a glimpse, how a 1924 farmhouse connects to a mail-order housing revolution, and what makes this property so special. We talk everything from paranormal investigations to century-old architectural mysteries, revealing the layers of storytelling and history that make Firefly Hills more than just a place to park your rig.

Learn About:

• Big Hats in the Bluegrass
• The Snowden House's local reputation
• Sears & Roebuck kit houses and their connection to the RV life
• Unique Red River Gorge attractions to explore
• What makes Firefly Hills events different from typical RV rallies

Event Details:

📅 Big Hats in the Bluegrass: April 26-May 10 🏕️ Limited to 15 families - Register now at Firefly Hills Kentucky ⚡ Full hookups with 50-amp service OR dry camping options 🛁 Heated bathroom floors & premium amenities

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com

🏕️ Firefly Hills Kentucky: fireflyhillskentucky.com

🗺️ Red River Gorge Adventures: Gorge Underground - Underground kayaking

🎃 Woolly Worm Festival: Annual event in Beattyville

🏞️ More Kentucky RV Resources: learntorv.com

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📸 Follow: @LearnToRV

📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

🎙️ Visit Our Website: learntorvthepodcast.com

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• Buy Me a Coffee☕ - Drop us a tip.

💬 Have you experienced Firefly Hills or discovered hidden history at an RV park? Share your stories in our Facebook community! Use #FireflyHills

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How do you solo RV? In this Community Spotlight, Jennifer sits down with Stan Cromlish of Wandering Gypsy RV Life, a retired software developer turned full-time RVer, podcaster, and author who travels with his three favorite people: me, myself, and I.

From riding bucking horses and bulls 35 years ago to fly fishing pristine rivers across the country, Stan shares how his varied background shapes his adventures today. Discover how he connects with friends in 47 states, the distinct personalities he gave his RV and tow vehicle, and what happened when Birdie B got sideswiped.

Plus, Stan's tells us about his three favorite camping destinations, his approach to making friends on the road, and why he believes you just have to go for it if you’re ever going to truly experience this lifestyle.

Learn How:

• Solo travelers can build meaningful connections
• RV rallies create community
• Fly fishing and RVing pair perfectly for adventure seekers
• Remote monitoring keeps your rig safe
• Red Bay, AL, supports Tiffin owners
• Fearless doesn't mean unafraid — it means stepping out on that limb

Links & Resources:

🚐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life:

• Website: wanderinggypsyrvlife.com
• Instagram: @wanderinggypsyrvlife
• Facebook: Wandering Gypsy RV Life
• YouTube: Wandering Gypsy RV Life

📚 Stan's Books on Amazon:

• How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool
• Keeping Your Rig Road Ready
• From Breakdowns to Belly Laughs
• The Johnson Family Chronicles

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👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Podcast Community

📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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 💬 Traveling solo or thinking about it? Join our Facebook community and connect with others embracing the solo RV life!

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At 18, do your kids fly the nest or stick around? In this episode, Jennifer, Jenn, and Tasha tackle one of the toughest parenting questions for full-time RVing families: how do you launch your teens into adulthood from a 300-square foot home on wheels?

From couch-surfing disasters to successful military careers, boomerang kids to work camping adventures, this episode shares real stories from families who've been there. Hear interviews with Kirsten McCormick from Teen Connect Adventures and Alisha Deschene, a mom who's launched five kids while RVing. They share unexpected paths beyond traditional college that you and your teens may not have considered.

Discover why buying a house in San Antonio changed everything, how correspondence courses trump degrees for some careers, and why trade schools deserve more attention. Whether your teen dreams of animation, the military, or just needs time to figure it out, this conversation proves there's no single right way to launch. 

Learn How:

• Homeschooling transcripts work for college enrollment
• Workamping builds nest eggs and real-world skills
• Gap years provide clarity without wasting tuition money
• Independent travel experiences build essential confidence
• Trade schools offer six-figure careers without massive debt
• Boomerang kids aren't failures — they're learning
• Financial planning conversations should start early

Guest Resources:

🏕️ Teen Connect Adventures: teenconnectadventures.com

• Cell phone-free adventure camps for teens in Mexico
• Leadership programs for young adults (18+)
• Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Hear Kirsten's full unedited interview on Patreon (free for ALL subscribers!)

Programs & Opportunities Mentioned:

🌍 Traveling with a Purpose: Mission trips for teens 📚 Community colleges: Dual enrollment options 🎓 Trade schools: Plumbing, HVAC, electrical programs 🎖️ Military recruitment: Alternative launching path 🏢 Disney teen programs: 36-month paid entertainment tech training 

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com

📖 Homeschool Resources: State-by-state requirements guide; 

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What's it like to work the sugar beet harvest while full-time RVing with kids? In this Community Spotlight episode, Tasha sits down with Teal Albert, a full-time RVing mom of two who's spent nearly four years on the road, hitting 25 states and doing "a little bit of a lot of things."

Teal talks upgrading rigs, working 12-hour shifts during harvest season, and why her kids have zero memory of house life. She reveals how her family earned $10,000 in just two and a half weeks, and why planning to fail is essential RV wisdom.

Plus, discover how Teal's family gives back through seRV, and creating volunteer opportunities for RVing families across the country.

Learn How:

• Sugar beet harvest pays well but weather controls everything
• The Michigan and Minnesota harvests differ
• Homeschooling with Mia Academy allows kids to set their own rhythm
• Planning ahead secures big rig spots at rallies and campgrounds
• SeRV creates meaningful volunteer opportunities at rallies and in local communities

 Links & Resources:

🚐 Towed You So:

• Instagram: @towedyouso
• YouTube: TowedYouSo
• Facebook: Teal Albert

🤝 SeRV by Lippert: servwithpurpose.com

• Join the Facebook Group: Search "Lippert SeRV" on Facebook to find events and ambassadors

🌾 Sugar Beet Harvest Information:

• Hiring agency: Express Employment Professionals
• Locations: Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota

📚 Mia Academy: Online homeschool curriculum with self-paced learning

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📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV

👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com

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Ever wondered who does the trip planning in RV families? In this special episode, Frank and Matt join Jenn to discuss the apps they rely on, the white-knuckle moments they've survived, and why flying by the seat of your pants isn't always the best strategy — but sometimes is necessary.

This episode shares real stories from the road, from getting stuck on mountain grades to navigating unmarked low bridges, even one detour involving gravel, no cell service, and a very steep hill. Plus, discover why gas stops require military-level planning when you're towing 42 feet of rolling home.

Learn How:

• To choose the right navigation apps for RVing
• Gas planning differs for diesel vs. gas rigs
• Mountain driving changes everything about fuel economy
• Big city navigation doesn't have to be terrifying
• Bridge clearances and tail swing can make or break your trip
• Quick thinking saves the day when detours appear
• Essential safety equipment is for every RV

Apps & Tools Mentioned:

• RV Life Pro
• Google Maps
• Trucker road atlases
• Google Street View for pre-trip scouting

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com

🗺️ More Trip Planning Resources: learntorv.com

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📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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🧭 The Dyrt: Find all camping locations in one spot

🛣️ RV Trip Makers: Get help planning your next trip

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Missing your family's traditional holiday feast? Wondering how to fit a Christmas tree in 300 square feet? Jennifer, Jenn, and Tasha get real about celebrating Christmas on the road — from tacos instead of turkey to dealing with loneliness during the holidays.

Broadcasting from Florida where all three hosts are finally in the same place, this festive episode shares how full-time RVing families adapt their favorite traditions to life in a tiny space. Discover creative decorating solutions, non-traditional holiday meals, and why building community matters more than ever during the season.

Learn How:

• To do holidays differently on the road
• Small spaces still get festive
• Non-traditional meals make new traditions
• Food allergies and dietary restrictions don’t have to limit the fun
• Community connection combats holiday loneliness
• Families create portable memories across the miles
• Unexpected holiday connections are made

Links & Resources:

🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com

🏕️ Thousand Trails Orlando for Christmas: Learn more

🎄 Learn to RV Christmas Wishlist: Gift ideas for RVers

📦 Small Space Organization: RV organization tips

🍽️ Managing Food Allergies on the Road: Gluten-free RVing

🎁 Gifting for Teens: Experiences or Presents?

👥 Join Our Free Community: Learn to RV Facebook Group

🎙️ More Full-Time RV Life: Beginner's guide

📸 Follow: @LearnToRV

👉 RV Community Resources: Find your tribe

📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel

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💬 How do you celebrate holidays on the road? Share your traditions in our Facebook community and connect with other RVing families!

✨ Merry Christmas from our families to yours! Subscribe, share with your RV community, and leave a review to spread the holiday cheer!

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