Small house, big yard.

It's one of our favorite sayings here at Roadtreking and for good reason: It perfectly sums up what we love most about our RV lifestyle.

"Small house," of course, refers to our Type B (small) motorhome and the "big yard" is, well, wherever we want it to be. The whole of North America.

That's why we know a Type B is the perfect kind of motorhome for us.

In this episode of Roadtreking, however, we go beyond a cool slogan to delve into specifics about what we took into consideration when getting into RVing. Among other things, we talk about:

The flexibility in travel offered by a smaller RV

The maneuverability/ease of driving

If Type B's are more fuel efficient (hint: they are)

How a Type B can be parked and used when NOT on the road

What style of RVer would most likely find a Type B suitable

The benefits of setting up camp when traveling in a Type B

Who shouldn't get a Type B

Also in this episode, Roadtreking also brings you news about the busy summer travel season, the latest on gas prices, shark attacks on the rise at a popular RV destination, travel tech tips and more!

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Show Notes for Episode #42 July 1, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast:

First Things First: On the Way to Maine

The show begins with Jennifer joining Mike to talk about their next RVing adventure to the East Coast. [spp-timestamp time="2:37"]

Listener Question: How Can I Use the Internet While Full-Time RVing?

Listener Brittany wants to know how she can keep in touch with her friends, family and rest of the world using the Internet while full-time RVing. Mike and Jennifer share how they do it with specifics about the equipment they have tested and plan to test. [spp-timestamp time="3:42"]

Listener Question: Am I Seeing More Blown Tire Treads On The Road?

Listener Boyce asks about finding a seemingly excessive amount of blown truck-trailer treads in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Mike and Jennifer share info on the serious highway danger that Mike has written about before here: https://rvlifestyle.com/blown-truck-tires-serous-highway-hazard/

Keep in mind that debris littering the highways and interstates of  North America causes over 25,000 accidents and at least 100 deaths each year in the United States and Canada. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that blown tire pieces are the number one road debris.

Tire safety experts say this is the worst time of year, when high temperatures cause the most stress on tires.

That means - aside from the fact not much seems to be done to curtail the problem of all this debris cluttering our roads - you need to be careful out there and stay alert. [spp-timestamp time="8:50"]

Listener Question: How Well is Your Redesigned AC Working?

Listener Kevin asks about the performance of Mike and Jennifer's RV air conditioner - specifically, how well it is working. The AC on their Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL is not on the roof as in most RVs, but has been moved underneath the vehicle. Mike and Jennifer share their experience. [spp-timestamp time="12:50"]

Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo.

Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast.

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