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. “Be maintenance ready” is a phase that resounds with all RV travelers, and many that just live in an RV all year. 

My book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers: https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Having spent 25 years on the road, 10 years as a solo, Margo offers some suggestions on how to start the solo RV lifestyle.

Support Clubs:

Escapees.com [https://www.escapees.com]

RVing Women [https://www.rvingwomen.org]

Wandering Individuals Network [https://www.rvsingles.org]

RV Lifestyle Experts website [https://rvlifestyleexperts.com]

This episode about campground rules is designed to alert you to the restrictions many campgrounds and resorts are placing on visitors this summer. Being thrown out of a park is not fun. With campgrounds and resorts filled to capacity, you may be homebound sooner than you expect.

For more information about the RV Lifestyle, visit Amazon and pick up my book, "The RV Lifestyle Collection" https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

What most people exploring the details of the RV lifestyle want to know is “can I afford to live this dream?” This podcast is dedicated to answering that question. If you set a budget for your travels, get the most for your money. Here are some suggestions to maximize your dollar and have fun too.

For more information, explore my book, "How to Save Money While Enjoying the RV Lifestyle" at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Jcap6l

For an overview of the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my "RV Lifestyle Collection" eBook that includes "How to Save Money," https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

For assistance with finding a certified RV Inspector: https://www.nrvia.org

For complete information on a homebase selection, visit: https://RVLifestyleExperts.com => Fulltime-RVng => Choosing a Homebase.

Discussion of typical maintenance costs related to each class of RV.

For more information on the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my RV Lifestyle Collection eBook, https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

Part 1: Finding the Right RV for Your Lifestyle

Different classes of RVs available are Class A, Class C, Class B, Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, and Class B/B+. Find out which one works for you. I discuss cost and features of each to help you make the right choice.

For more information on the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my RV Lifestyle Collection eBook, https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

“Full-timers” consist of thousands of construction, energy, and medical workers, living mobile out of necessity for their jobs, as well as retired and gig-economy folks who sold their “sticks-and-bricks” homes to live a nomadic lifestyle.

Displaying the entrepreneurial spirit for which the RV industry is known, businesses and services are adapting swiftly to help these displaced RVers. Here are some of the ways they are helping:

This episode includes:

RV Groups Helping Full-timers Find a Space

Dogs Detecting COVID-19

Freedom Van Conversion

Say What You Think

Margo's book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection 1 [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

Freedom Vans Chongo: http://freedomvans.co/project/chongo/

Towing Rules of the Road

Start your RV lifestyle safely by learning the towing rules of the road in each state. If you are new to towing or just need to be reminded about the different state laws, here in a capsule are the main requirements.

Reference: [https://www.motorists.org/blog/rules-regulations-towing-vehicle/]

Excellent Guides: [https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/]

Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

Is the RV Industry in a Death Spiral? 

Maybe, maybe not. Starting in 2008, the RV industry headed into a slump that lasted until 2010. As the industry started to turn around, manufacturers decided on a  survival plan, build cheap and sell high. This podcast takes a look at what really happened.

This podcast highlights the RV Dealers participation in the Death Spiral.

Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

Is the RV Industry in a Death Spiral? 

Maybe, maybe not. Starting in 2008, the RV industry headed into a slump that lasted until 2010. As the industry started to turn around, manufacturers decided on a  survival plan, build cheap and sell high. This podcast takes a look at what really happened.

This podcast -Part 1 - presents the RV Manufacturer's part in the RV Death Spiral.

Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]