Rolling Home

As I have gotten involved in van life, van camping, and in a broader sense the RV lifestyle, I have discovered one thing in common among a lot of RVers and campers and adventuresome is they are essentially living or seeking a contemplative life. According to Webster’s Dictionary, contemplation means “looking back thoughtfully at something for a long time.” Often, when we think of this word, spiritual monks and nuns in peaceful poses quickly come to mind. Unfortunately, contemplation is a lost art in today’s fast-paced world. We live driven by exhausting activities and grueling tasks that rule and enslave us. We talk about that in today's edition of Rolling Home.

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In this episode of Rolling Home, we discuss the story of a California couple who decided to lease their house instead of selling it to head out on their RV adventure. Unfortunately, they got caught up in the pandemic eviction moratorium and now have used up most of their savings in an attempt to save their property.

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Along with Winnebago, Airstream stands as one of the most iconic RV manufacturers that ever existed. While Airstream's unique aluminum "silver bullet" design is immediately recognizable to much of the public, its history isn't. Today on Rolling Home we explore Airstream's history from its humble beginnings in the 1920s to innovations that drives the company today.

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Americans love a success story, and especially when central characters in the story succeed in spite of seemingly overwhelming odds. Such is the case with Winnebago, the manufacturer of affordable and innovative recreational vehicles (RVs). I thought it would be fun to take a look at Winnebago, the company that built my 2019 Travato 59G, to learn more about the iconic company’s history and path to success. Join me today as we look at how Winnebago changed the RV industry and become a household name on this edition of Rolling Home.

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RV travel has been around for more than 100 years, and fascinating history it is! In this episode of Rolling Home, we talk about the origins of RV travel and how generations of Americans have taken to the road for fun and adventure. Join me for a historic look at RV history and how it has shaped modern RVs and camper vans.

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In today's episode, we discuss the horrific trend of death on the road and why violence against RVers may be on the increase. I share some tips about how to stay safe while traveling in unfamiliar areas. Join me for another edition of the Rolling Home Podcast.

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In this edition of Rolling Home I do a review of a portable laptop stand which I picked up for the paltry sum of $10 at TJ Max. We unbox it and check out whether it is worthy of taking along on camper #vanlife. Join me for another edition of Rolling Home!

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Well, this is awkward, my second YouTube "Podcast" within a week! In this episode of Rolling Home I try out my "new" GoPro camera to record my second venture into the world of YouTube. It's nothing fancy, but I talk about how I power off-grid boondocking in my 2019 Winnebago Travato 59G camper van. Fortunately, the Travato makes it easy with 200 watts on onboard solar, which I supplement with a 100-watt portable Renogy fold-up unit. With the exception of powering and air conditioner or microwave – which require my onboard generator – my set-up powers pretty much everything, I need when traveling. Join me today for another edition of Rolling Home!

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Vintage tech can be super cool, and in this edition of Rolling Home we get up close and personal with one of Union Pacific's "Big Boy" locomotives, No. 4014. It is a massive machine that must be seen in person to really be appreciated. Union Pacific built 25 Big Boys during the Great Depression.

The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds, according to Union Pacific. The frames were "hinged," or articulated, to allow them to negotiate curves. They had a special wheel arrangement: four wheels on the leading set of "pilot" wheels, which guided the engine; eight drivers; another set of eight drivers; and four wheels that supported the rear of the locomotive, according to Union Pacific.

In December 1961, Union Pacific retired the train. It had traveled 1,031,205 miles in 20 years. Union Pacific reacquired No. 4014 from the RailGiants Museum in Pomona, Calif., in 2013 and restored it. Since 2019, the train has gone on tour, allowing the public to view it.

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I guess I'm pretty particular when it comes to my stuff, especially when it's new and it is as expensive as a camper van. In this episode of Rolling Home we'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to getting your RV repaired. Email me about your experiences at [email protected].

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