In this episode, we visit with the new President and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Kevin Bangston and FCCC's new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Akbar Ghous.

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This week we're joined by our friends and fellow full-time RVers Bob and Tracy from Minnesota who follow their curiosity as they explore North America in their motorhome.

Traveling full-time since 2019, Tracy and Bob share resources they use for learning more about the areas they travel in, how they keep up with their travels, tools they use for planning, what a typical travel year looks like for them, and must visit places that they recommend.

They also talk about unexpected challenges they've faced and finds that they have discovered by traveling at a slower pace.

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This week we're joined by our friends Deanna and Mike, an RVing couple who own and operate a seasonal lodge and motorcoach resort in Wisconsin. They share their RVing story, how they came to own a resort and how their RVing experiences impact their business.

Mike and Deanna share how they became RVers, some of the places they have traveled over the years and what it's like visiting state parks with a 45' long coach.

They also talk about finding the right timing to get into the resort business, what it was like launching a new venture during COVID, how they are working to build a sustainable seasonal business, and how it's all working out so far. Is this the retirement they expected?

Deanna and Mike are a wealth of GREAT information for things to see and do as you are traveling in Northwestern Wisconsin between April and October, including outdoor adventures, festivals, museums, live music, Mom/Pop shops, and all of the unique fun.

To see pictures of Gathering Place Resort and Lodge and links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 40 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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No matter how new or old your RV is. No matter what type of RV you have. No matter how well you take care of your RV. Sometimes things happen. And when something goes wrong, calling the right folks first can save you time, money and a whole lot of stress.

So when things don't go as planned and you find yourself needing assistance, who are you going to call for help?

For tips we forgot to mention and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 39 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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Spring Training Baseball was always on our bucket list. Now we've completed 2 seasons of Spring Training in Florida. We've learned a quite a bit and heard a lot of questions and unexpected experiences from first time visitors. So this week we're sharing our tips for taking in Baseball Spring Training.

For tips we forgot to mention and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 38 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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After years of research, Al and Marilyn from Connecticut chose a 36 foot Grand Design fifth wheel as their full-time home on wheels. In this episode, they share why they chose their RV, their travel adventures, challenges and tips for living on the road.

Marilyn and Al share their downsizing story, what it was like moving from a house into an RV, and how they handle living together in such a small space.

Folks who are interested in what it is like facing medical challenges while traveling should definitely listen to this episode. Marilyn faced a major leg injury just a few months into their full-time journey, thousands of miles from their starting point and on what they consider to be their first "regular" trip as full-time RVers. She underwent surgery and months of therapy, changing their travel plans dramatically and learning to live with limited mobility in their fifth wheel.

Also in this episode: how Marilyn and Al plan their travels, what they do to see family along the way, what has changed about their travel schedule, their favorite things to do as they work their way across the USA, and more.

Just like our recent guests, Joanna and Randy and Eva and TC, Al and Marilyn began RVing just before they became full-time RVers. They've learned a lot and they've seen a lot in just a few short years!

For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 37 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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This week we visit with Eva and TC, full-time RVers from Florida who travel the United States in their motorhome named Sweet Pea. They share their RVing adventures, tips and challenges they've faced since they became full timers back in 2020.

Eva and TC have been traveling in their Newmar Dutch Star 4369 since they became full-time RVers. They ordered their rig specifically for full-time travel. And yes, their travels began during Covid.

In this episode, TC and Eva share how they decided to sell their house to travel, why they chose the Dutch Star as their "first and last" coach, why her name is "Sweet Pea", some of the unusual things that they carry, modifications that they have made to their rig and more. And as a bonus, Eva is a retired accountant who shares how full time travel is working out for them financially.

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This week we sit down with Joanna and Randy, full-time RVers from Kentucky who went from no RV to living full time in their big rig motorhome. They share their story of how they got here and how it's working out so far.

Randy and Joanna have been traveling full-time since 2022. They travel in a 2014 Entregra Anthem Class A diesel motorhome with their 2 large pups (Loretta Lynn and June Carter). They carry their motorcycle and tow a 2-door Jeep.

Hear all about Joanna and Randy's RVing adventures, their travel style, challenges and more in this week's episode!

For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 35 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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This week we sit down with our friend Ron Gustafson, founder, builder, and owner of Jamaica Beach RV Resort to talk about his park in Galveston and the huge announcement his family has made recently regarding a new resort they are developing, Twin Oaks Resort.

We've been visiting Jamaica Beach RV Resort on Galveston Island in Texas every year since 2013. The 3-generation Gustafson / Salois Family founded, developed, built and operate this park. Over the years, we have watched as they have worked tirelessly to build a top destination park on the Texas Gulf Coast.

During our recent stay, the family announced that they have purchased land between Houston and San Antonio (right off of Interstate 10) to develop a new RV resort. Ron shares their plans for the new resort in this episode.

We are very excited to see the "old Texas charm" that will be Twin Oaks Resort. Be sure to scroll down this page to see pictures of the property.

This episode is not complete without a mention of Ron's wife and the matriarch of the Gustafson family, Dora. Dora passed away unexpectedly recently. In the 10 years that we knew her, Dora always had a smile on her face and a focus on hospitality. We miss you Dora.

For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 34 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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This week we sit down with our friends Kelly and JR who travel part-time in their 33' Wildwood travel trailer. They share their adventures, challenges and RV travels.

Both RVers when they were growing up, JR and Kelly's RVing adventures together got off to a very rocky start with a series of near disasters from traffic accidents to tornados. Adding on to that, Kelly lives with an ongoing health condition and you might think they would have given up on RV camping. But not these two! Seven years later, they are still enjoying traveling in their camper.

JR says they are blessed that they are "too hard-headed to give up" and Kelly says their adventures are "like Robin Williams". But anytime they are camping, it is relaxation time. So how do they make time for the adventures? How far do they go? How do they decide what to pack for a trip? And what's coming up for their future travels?

Hear all about Kelly and JR's RVing adventures in this week's episode!

For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 33 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.

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