Today we cover the ins and outs of one of the most asked about features of our RV, our composting toilet. We'll give you tips and tricks about downsizing your life for anyone interested in living in an RV, or just interested in a more minimalist lifestyle. But before we get into those topics, we help a listener with all the things you need to know before taking your RV through the diesel pumps on the semi truck side of the truck stop. 

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Nature's Head Composting Toilet

Dear Garage Sale Buyers — Our Wandering Family Article

On this episode, Jason and Abby cover one of their favorite family vacation cities, St. Louis, full of affordable family fun. They'll also cover the new major WiFi security issue, and talk tips on staying safe when you connect to networks on the road, and a major recall involving almost every RV's fire extinguisher. 

Resources:

The National Park Fee Increases Don't Add Up

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

Pere Marquette State Park

Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse

St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis Zoo

City Museum

Grant's Farm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Meramec Caverns

On this episode, Jason and Abby cover one of their favorite family vacation cities, St. Louis, full of affordable family fun. They'll also cover the new major WiFi security issue, and talk tips on staying safe when you connect to networks on the road, and a major recall involving almost every RV's fire extinguisher. 

Resources:

The National Park Fee Increases Don't Add Up

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

Pere Marquette State Park

Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse

St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis Zoo

City Museum

Grant's Farm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Meramec Caverns

On this episode, Jason and Abby cover one of their favorite family vacation cities, St. Louis, full of affordable family fun. They'll also cover the new major WiFi security issue, and talk tips on staying safe when you connect to networks on the road, and a major recall involving almost every RV's fire extinguisher. 

Resources:

The National Park Fee Increases Don't Add Up

Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

Pere Marquette State Park

Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse

St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis Zoo

City Museum

Grant's Farm

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

Meramec Caverns

On today's episode, we hike into the many and varied canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, two gems of geology set in the midst of farmland along I-80. We talk about the tools we use and some tips for planning your route in an RV, how Michigan state parks are combating overbooking, and our new food series on RV Miles, RVEpicure. 

Resources:

RVEpicure on RV Miles

Changes in Michigan State Park Fees

Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers.com

Google Maps

Flattest Route - Find the flattest route to a destination, and see the change in terrain

Motor Carrier's Atlas - Avoid low clearances and weight restrictions

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center

On today's episode, we hike into the many and varied canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, two gems of geology set in the midst of farmland along I-80. We talk about the tools we use and some tips for planning your route in an RV, how Michigan state parks are combating overbooking, and our new food series on RV Miles, RVEpicure. 

Resources:

RVEpicure on RV Miles

Changes in Michigan State Park Fees

Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers.com

Google Maps

Flattest Route - Find the flattest route to a destination, and see the change in terrain

Motor Carrier's Atlas - Avoid low clearances and weight restrictions

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center

On today's episode, we hike into the many and varied canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, two gems of geology set in the midst of farmland along I-80. We talk about the tools we use and some tips for planning your route in an RV, how Michigan state parks are combating overbooking, and our new food series on RV Miles, RVEpicure. 

Resources:

RVEpicure on RV Miles

Changes in Michigan State Park Fees

Road trip planning tool Roadtrippers.com

Google Maps

Flattest Route - Find the flattest route to a destination, and see the change in terrain

Motor Carrier's Atlas - Avoid low clearances and weight restrictions

Starved Rock State Park

Matthiessen State Park

Illinois Waterway Visitor's Center