RV Lifestyle Expert by Margo Armstrong

04.13.2024

Late News for National Travelers

Today's podcast is all about the Great America Outdoors Act and late news on Florida and California travel. Great American Outdoors Act [https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/ ] National Park Services Index [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/index.htm ] Free Entry Fee April 20, 2024 All National Parks [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm ] Russ and Tina DeMaris, RVTravel.com:...

04.01.2024

Updates on Solar Eclipse, BLM, National Parks

Updates on the BLM and the Security & Exchange shinnigans, the BLM and the Internet, the civil suit against the Cashless policy at National Parks, the Solar Eclipse, and Fairground camping. Official Statement of the SEC: [https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nyse/2024/34-99355.pdf ] RV Travel Eclipse Article:...

03.21.2024

Latest Trends and More

There is never a dull moment in the RV lifestyle. Check out the latest Trends. Consumer Disclosure Reports Lexis/Nexis Report: [https://vehicleprivacyreport.com ] Verisk Report: [https://fcra.verisk.com/#/ ] RV Travel Article: Motorhome Towing a Helicopter [https://www.rvtravel.com/helicopter959/ ] RVTravel.com/Andy Zipser's Dyrt Camping Report [https://www.rvtravel.com/the-dyrt-report-new-trends-1148b/ ] Russ & Tina Demaris...

02.24.2024

Update: Electric RVs - Fake News?

All Electric recreational vehicles are popping to the surface rapidly now, folks. Sadly for us, it is The European market that is offering several alternatives to gas hogs, the USA is slowly moving in that direction. All the latest innovations will...

02.19.2024

Take a Trip Down Chocolate Road

During this Valentine Holiday, come with me to explore the Chocolate Road across the nation. Visit the best states for full-time living too and great chocolates. The Best Chocolate Shops in Every State: [https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-chocolate-shop-every-state-gallery/ ] Best States for Full-time RVers: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/draft-top-states-full-time-rvers-ft48] Margo's...

01.26.2024

The Good Life and Workamping

If you belong to the retired group of RV travelers (called Boomers) that are happy with a supplemental income or simply a cut in expenses, the workamping lifestyle is a good fit for you. This part-time job may give you...

01.20.2024

National Parks May be Lost to American Campers

This podcast is part 2 of the explanation of how the BLM and the SEC is planning to lease our National Parks and other lands including the BLM lands in Arizona. Supposedly all in the name of conservation and management....

01.14.2024

The Latest Scheme to Destroy our National Sovereignty

The Latest Scheme to Destroy our National Sovereignty Do you want our National Parks, momuments, and open ranges sold off to foreign entities? Yes, yet another attempt to dissolve the United States of America is apparent in the latest scheme to...

12.29.2023

What's New in 2024 for the RV Adventure

What’s Happening in 2024 Yes, 2024 is going to be a year to remember. This year is full of changes, so relax and enjoy. Keep in mind the way to really enjoy 2024 is following the 3-3-3 rule of RVing. Russ and...

12.29.2023

Helpful Tips for 2024

Here are some great tips for 2024! Find a qualified RV technician: RV Technician Association of America [https://RVTAA.org ] About RV Tire Pressure: Roger Marble's article RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/what-does-max-psi-on-tire-sidewall-mean-rvt-1136 ] Basement Air Conditioning: Dave Solberg RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/looking-to-purchase-a-class-a-with-basement-ac-your-thoughts-rvdt-2279 ] RV Warranties:Are they worth it? [https://drivinvibin.com/2021/10/26/void-rv-warranty/ ] Driving in...

11.22.2023

Thanksgiving: One More Year of Grace

Here we are on Thanksgiving eve looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. We take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for giving us this wonderful choice...

11.12.2023

Safety On My Mind

If you are heading West for the winter, you might want to readjust your expectations about the RV Lifestyle. Safety is now at the top of my list for this winter’s trip. No more pulling into a dark shopping center...

10.30.2023

RV Lifestyle Exposed

The RV lifestyle public relations picture is changing with every current article or critique that hits the electronic press. The reason may be that more people are being exposed to the realities of a traveling lifestyle. As cool as “the...

10.13.2023

Time to Cut Road Expenses

We may have to reexamine our lifestyle and break out of the loop we have created for our lives. Without an increase in income, it gets tougher to meet today’s overhead and still have enough to enjoy all the pleasures...

09.28.2023

Hot News Starlink

*RV Lifestyle Expert Podcast - Hot News* Starlink Article: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/starlink-news-spacex-gets-green-light-for-two-new-dishes-loses-200-satellites-rvt-1123b/ ] Emergency Alert Info: [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023 ] Workampers Article [https://liveworkdream.com/2022/03/23/new-workampers-today/] News about 2024 Quartzsite AZ Rock & Gem Show: January 5th - 14th, 2024. Show Hours 9 AM – 5 PM each day. PowWow Gem...

09.10.2023

Hot Weather Pet Reminder

Traveling at any time with a pet means having a plan for emergencies and the expenses that follow. Below are a few websites mentioned in the podcast that you can explore to make travel safer for your pets. Barx Buddy...

08.30.2023

The Homeless Epidemic & You

With the problem of homelessness now front and center, some states are taking action to help RVers find safe parking spots. States that are popular destinations for RVers are facing multiple problems finding RV accommodations they can afford. Here is...

08.19.2023

Help with RV Travel Emergencies

We are now past the ability to project weather with any predictability. Snow in the summer, hot weather patches in the winter, it is crazy. Unfortunately, for those of us that live the life, it throws a kink in our...

07.29.2023

On the Road in Dangerous Weather

We are now very aware that the weather itself holds some hazardous signs for summer travel. It does not seem to matter where you head for the summer, expect sudden changes to affect your plans. Since making reservations for destinations...

07.17.2023

Handling Unexpected Death on the Road

We are so blessed to have the months and years living real freedom on the road. But at some point, we must all “hang up the keys” for the last time. Possibly your first exposure to death comes from your...

06.25.2023

Outdoor Base Camps Trending

The latest polls taken among RVers point to spending more time outdoors, using a base camp to explore the area. Buying luxury fifth wheels and motorhomes is not what the millennial age group is interested in right now. Evidently they...

06.09.2023

Start Your RV Adventure, Be Maintenance Ready!

For those of you just starting your RV adventure, one of the mental preparations to make for the first trip (and really all future trips) is patience. You may have heard the rumor that maintenance can be ongoing and expensive....

05.25.2023

Live the Full-Time RV Lifestyle - Solo

Ah… traveling down the road on your first RV adventure. It is exciting but scary too. All alone except for the sound of barking … or purring by your side. Making all the decisions about where to go, when to...

05.13.2023

RVers & eBikes

You may of thought about bringing a bicycle along on the next RV trip, but the negatives seem to overpower the positives, and you forget about it. Think about bicycles in a new way if you add an electric engine....

04.24.2023

Artificial Intelligence - Love or Hate?

In the RVing world, we are often on the road with little or no real information about what is going on in the world in which we travel. Although we are not affected as much as people stuck in one...

04.12.2023

The Village Lifestyle Now Available

The Village Lifestyle Now Available The world we live in here in the United States is finally catching on to the real RV lifestyle. It is not for everyone, just for the adventurous freedom-loving among us. To really GET this life...

03.27.2023

What Now! Legal Changes That May Affect You

Now what! New Legal Changes That May Affect You This year with crowded campgrounds being the rule, be a good neighbor and make reservations early and be there on time. Most states are creating new rules to handle this overload. Changes...

03.10.2023

News Update

Tune into the News Update from Margo that covers the closing of RVillage, new voter registration bills coming out of the South Datota legislature, FMCA Rally date change and travel trends for 2023. Margo's book, RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ] ---...

02.16.2023

Volunteering's Effect on Ageing

Volunteering is good for your health! Websites that provide volunteer opportunities: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) [ https://www.nvoad.org/about-us/ ] FEMA National Disaster Relief: [ https://www.fema.gov/disasters/volunteer-donate ] Habitat for Humanity - search for local division Volunteer openings in 6 government divisions * National Park Service, *...

02.03.2023

Dealing with Loneliness

Is the thrill of the RV lifestyle fading? Is boredom setting in? Are you dealing with loneliness? Think about volunteering for a few hours a week or more. Here are 7 steps to make the transition work out for you....

01.15.2023

Making Money on the Road

The New Year brings thousands of new pre-boomer age RVers to the road. After a few months, or perhaps after the first maintenance repair bill, their thoughts turn to finding work on the road. The RV lifestyle is not the...

12.27.2022

Planet Friendly Products for the New Year

Planet Friendly Products for the New Year 2023 brings many changes to the Lifestyle. Okay RVers, the time has come to change our old habits as the ecosystem changes. Some of the enjoyable features of RVing in the past have to...

12.16.2022

Quartzsite Fun

Quartzsite Fun If you are on the road in January and February, stop by Quartzsite, Arizona and join the circus. A great time is had by all. RVers, rock hounds, gold panners, and people watchers - Buyers and Sellers united again. https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/copy-of-exhibitor-list...

11.28.2022

How will Electric Vehicles Change the RV Park?

How Will Electric Vehicles Change the RV Park? What decisions will RV Parks make about charging for EV service? Read more about the future of Electric Vehicles and RV Parks. [ https://www.rvtravel.com/andy-zipser-conventions-elephant-1078b/ ] What does Thor and Winnebago have to offer the EV...

11.10.2022

Thanksgiving Gratitude

Thankful for Our Lifestyle Here we are near the Thanksgiving holiday looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. Perhaps we take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for...

10.26.2022

Be Prepared for Weather Change

As weather everywhere becomes more chaotic, here are a few travel tips: https://rvweather.com/ - Private weather site run by a retired US Navy Meteorologist and professed Airstream owner. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm - National Traffic & Road Closure Info http://www.safetravelusa.com/ - Road & Traffic Conditions Across...

10.19.2022

Legal Action Against the RV Industry - Does it Work?

The focus of this post is to prevent you from finding that lemon and avoiding any legal hassles. If stuck with a lemon, you cannot legally re-sell it, so pay attention. RV Travel Manufacturer Recalls: https://www.rvtravel.com/category/rv-recalls/ National Highway And Travel Safety Administration:...

09.27.2022

Solar for my RV, do I Need it?

Solar for my RV, do I Need it? If you are confused about whether you need or want to install solar on your RV, hopefully this podcast helps sort out the details. Part 1: What is the best solar panel for my...

09.15.2022

A Look into Past RV Quality and Today

Let's take a look at quality RV Manufacturers that have closed up shop. What is left in the quality RV market today, in my humble opinion. End of the Line for Lazy Daze [ https://www.rvtravel.com/end-line-lazy-daze-kind-rv-builder-rvt-1062b/ ] Russ & Tina DeMaris Everything-about-Rving.com [...

08.29.2022

Starlink Update and RV Road Service

Here is the latest in the Starlink Internet saga plus new info to help you make the wise choice for RV road service. Russ and Tina De Maris’s article in RV Travel [ https://www.rvtravel.com/whats-best-rv-road-service-rvt-1066/ ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo,...

08.15.2022

Winter Reservations - Calming Places

Having lived through the tension of 2021 and 2022, most of us are heading out in the fall season to spend some time in a healing place. The Springs at Borrego [ https://www.springsatborrego.com/borrego-springs-camping-rv-park ] Rancho Sedona RV Park [ https://ranchosedona.com/home/ ] Mill Creek...

07.25.2022

Hot Weather Pet Tips

Traveling at any time with a pet means having a plan for emergencies and the expenses that follow. Below are a few websites mentioned in the podcast that you can explore to make travel safer for your pets. Barx Buddy Trainer.com...

07.12.2022

Summertime Fun

Summertime fun is in full swing. Check out all these ways to entertain the family. Suitcase Cinema - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suitcasecinema/bring-the-magic-of-the-big-screen-anywhere Corn Hole Games - https://www.amazon.com/Himal-Collapsible-Portable-Boards-Cornhole/dp/B01LXZBAC4/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRWH9XY Walkie Talkies - https://www.amazon.com/Wishouse-Wearable-Flashlight-Lanyards-Birthday/dp/B08M5KBLFW Jumbo Checker - https://www.amazon.com/Multiflex-Designs-Jumbo-Checker-Game/dp/B0002OKFA4 Frisbee Golf - https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Starter-Escape-Fairway-Midrange/dp/B07NGLX67H https://www.etsy.com/listing/1073815765/usa-disc-golf-top-course-in-each-state https://www.dgcoursereview.com/browse_map.php Margo's Book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g...

06.25.2022

The Future Brings Freedom

Future Brings Freedom Going mobile seemed a good choice for Americans to handle all the changes without a lot of stress. The Boomer generation saw the opportunity first. If you are interested in owning an RV park, now is a good...

06.09.2022

Price Gouging and Lemons

PRICE GOUGING AND LEMONS Buying an RV can turn into a long-term project when it turns out to be a lemon. Check out the ways to prevent this. If you are in the market for a Park Model, watch out for price...

05.24.2022

Electric Trailers and Motorhomes, YES!

The current concepts for electric vehicles in the trailer and motorhome category displayed on the Internet recently. The eStream from Airstream and the eRV from Winnebago are the first to hit the spotlight. https://www.airstream.com/blog/the-airstream-estream-concept-an-electrifying-promise-for-the-future-of-travel-and-adventure/ https://www.winnebagoind.com/electric Find out the latest results from the North...

05.13.2022

Express RV Parks & Full-timers Test

Finally, the idea of cheap, no-frills RV parks is coming of age. Get the latest information here. Take the Full-timers test to find out if you will succeed on the road with this lifestyle. RVtravel.com Express RV Parks [ https://www.rvtravel.com/serve-rv-park-coming-freeway-rvt-1049b/ ] Full-timers Test...

04.25.2022

Travel List for Healthcare

If you are approaching the magic age of 65, it is time to prepare your travel list for Healthcare. Free form for Will & Health Directive: [ https://www.Lawdepot.com ] Margo's Book: Healthcare & the RV Lifestyle [ https://amzn.to/2L20pBI ] --- Send in a...

04.12.2022

Are You Maintenance-Ready?

For those of you just starting your RV adventure, one of the mental preparations to make for that first trip (and really all future trips) is patience. You may have heard the rumor that maintenance can be ongoing and expensive....

03.25.2022

Time to Relax and Let Go

Explore Mindfulness. Relax and let go of all the tension around you. Be one with your beautiful surroundings and enjoy the life. Explore full-time living at its best. Margo's Book: Condo-on-Wheels, Luxury Homes Under $30,000 [ https://amzn.to/38KIF6c ] --- Send in a...

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