Rocking the RV Life

Want to know how much it costs to live fulltime in an RV? It’s been 2 years since Patti and I sold our home and started living and traveling in our motorhome. We discuss the pros and cons of RV living. Listen as we break down our fuel costs to the mile and tell you how much we spent on groceries, insurance, maintenance, campsites, and RV parks. We also talk about how to lower your fuel and campsite bills as well as how important it is to plan and prepare. This lifestyle seems to be glorified on the internet, but we tell you the truth because it can be financially and emotionally challenging. We also advise you to educate yourself and know what you are getting yourself into. Are we going to continue to do this? Find out.

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What happens if you accidentally drop something important into your black tank? How to easily get it out? What could happen if you drive an RV too fast around the corner? What should you be aware of when you use your leveling jacks?

All these questions and more are answered during our fun conversation with our good friends Jim and Melinda Mantel, who are living and traveling in their RV. Our experiences could save you money and time. If anything, you’re going to have some good laughs.

Find out why variety is the spice of traveling. If you get tired of your scenery you can always travel to another destination. Mountains, beaches, deserts, and more are always at your fingertips when you are RVing. 

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On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian hit Florida. Listen as we interview our friend Tim Apel. He describes what happened to his home in Fort Myers. Many of you will remember him from our podcast, Episode 38.

Tim also explains how they are coping with the chaotic aftermath. It’s the second largest disaster loss, with at least $60 billion in private insured losses, not to mention the human toll it has taken. Hurricane Ian was a category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph and a storm surge of 7 to at least 12 feet that caused tremendous damage.

Tim and his wife Sandy are planning to live in an RV while they wait for their home to be rebuilt. Find out what kind of RV they are purchasing and why they chose that particular one. 

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Here are 5 RV tips to make your camping experience awesome. We’re coming up on our 2-year anniversary of living and traveling in our RV. This incredible road trip has taught us a lot. Although traveling and living in an RV has many perks, it also has a few challenges. We're here to help you overcome those challenges and make things more enjoyable. From having more options when using a campsite, to preventing an expensive RV problem. So from our experience, we are giving you 5 RV tips that will make your travels easier and more enjoyable. Find out what Amazon products we use that work best in these 5 RV tips. All are linked below. 

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RVs and football go well together. For years, many have taken their RVs to hometown football games and away games as well. We introduce you to Axel Hoyer, who’s son Brian Hoyer is an NFL quarterback. Ax tells the inspirational story of his son’s rise from a high school quarterback to his college days at Michigan State. You’ll hear what it was like on draft day. Brian has been playing for over 14 years in the NFL, including being the starting quarterback for his hometown team, the Cleveland Browns.

From high school football, Ax discovered tailgating. Parents and fans loved it. He shares his secrets for successful tailgating along with some tasty recipes.

He also talks about a member of his sports-oriented family who is a batting coach for the Cleveland Guardians major league baseball team.

Tip of the week. Axel details how he started a business called “Enjoy Again.” It’s a big help to full time RVers, those who have downsized and homeowners who need to convert their old photographs, films and videos to DVD and USB. Axel also manages, “Hoyer Imports,”, German cuisine delivered to your door.

We also tell you about the time Axel and Jeff played football with the legendary rock star Meat Loaf. 

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Bar Harbor, Maine is a great place to visit. While we were there, many told us about a seafood restaurant called Geddy’s. Not only are the food and drinks great, but it has a vibrant musical history. Arthur and Heather Davis own it and we get the behind-the-scenes story from Heather, and she talks about the famous Geddy’s It’s a Rush t-shirt. We also discover travelers from our hometown.

We’ll tell you about what it was like crossing the border from Canada to the USA and what the customs official confiscated from our RV.

Find out what you will save if you stop into one of New Hampshire’s state run liquor stores. 

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We take you on our trip through New England and Nova Scotia. While many RVers were complaining about the summer heat, we were visiting beautiful areas with cool temperatures. In Massachusetts we visit Plymouth, Gloucester and Rockport, plus an amusing sight in New Hampshire. In Maine we turn you on to Kennebunk, Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor where we load our 38-foot RV onto the CAT high-speed ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We tell you the cost and all the places to go in Nova Scotia including Wolfville, Halifax, Truro, Havre Boucher and Cape Breton Island. We return via Saint John and St. Andrews with a stop in the most eastern town in America, Lubec, Maine. Learn about a great RV internet system and how to avoid high cellphone bills if you leave our country. 

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While RVing our way through beautiful Nova Scotia, we find a hidden gem of a campground near Cape Breton Island. The Hyclass Ocean Campground is on route to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the spectacular 186-mile-long Cabot Trail drive. It’s ideal for trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups, tents, and motorhomes. It’s also very affordable. Campers experience outstanding sunsets, sunrises, star gazing and some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas to swim in. Hear the story of empty nesters Dave and Valerie who took a chance buying this campground and what they’ve experienced. 

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From school bus to motorhome, this cleverly converted schoolie with a second floor bedroom gets a huge amount of attention. Woody Truitt, and his wife Kristen Everett, are on the show today. Woody used his remodeling skills to convert an old school bus into their home on the road. Together with Kristen, they have created a beautiful home on wheels. Commonly referred to as a “Schoolie,” this converted school bus has a unique design and look. Woody and Kristen describe how they included a wood burning stove, full mahogany bathroom and a second story bedroom in this unique schoolie.

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Jeff and Patti introduce you to Matt and Jenifer Papesch. They will tell you how they buy RV’s for less and give you tips on how to successfully sell yours. Want to buy an RV below market value? Need ideas on how to sell yours fast? Don’t miss this valuable information.

You will also hear about great places to visit and what to see from Glacier National Park in Montana to the Pacific Northwest. Matt and Jenifer rock and you will love their story.

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