Stories from the Road

Rae and Jason Miller have been RVing full-time since July 2017. They travel with their dog, Carmen in a 42' fifth wheel and share their adventures across social media.   They've also unintentionally become the faces of "beginner RV mistakes" on YouTube by showcasing the many errors they made on the road. They're transparent with their mistakes because they want to help future RVers avoid similar headaches and show the not-so glamorous side of RV life.   They just released over 70 pages worth of downloadable checklists and worksheets to help others along their journey as well!   You can follow their adventures (and mistakes) on their blog and YouTube channel.   Some topics we covered:  

• 3:56 - Starting their RV Life  
• 6:34 - Becoming the RV mistake couple  
• 11:40 - Helping people new to the community  
• 16:45 - Generating income on the road  
• 22:40 - New friends on the road  
• 24:31 - Favorite Destinations  
• 27:02 - Switching Lifestyles

Adam is a digital marketing "RV-preneur" who has been on the road with his family since the beginning of August.

The family is planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in their travel trailer, Moose.

Follow their journey on Instagram.

Some topics we covered:

• 3:24 - RV beginnings  
• 7:27 - East Coast adventures  
• 9:36 - The Bucket List Moose  
• 12:17 - Rookie mistakes  
• 17:42 - Family adapting to a life on the road  
• 23:10 - RV’preneurship  
• 24:30 - Adam’s stories from the road

We're bringing back the RV Jedeye!

David Lee got his nickname for his love of all things Star Wars (with the exception of Episodes 1-3) and his new-found love of RVing.

As a solo traveler, he’s made a commitment to get out on the road twice a month—a true “Weekend Warrior.”

The reason why he’s sharing his journey—to pay it forward. “I watched a lot of videos when I was thinking about getting my RV and renovating it, so I wanted to share and in a way say thanks to all those who came before me.”

You can follow his travels on YouTube and Instagram.

Some topics we covered this time around:

• 3:11 - RV Safety during hurricane season  
• 11:49 - Changing RV style  
• 16:02 - Getting by with a little help from your friends.  
• 22:30 - Work/RV Life Balance  
• 26:20 - RV Jedeye-approved meals and recipes  
• 30:30 - Coffee talk

Looking to get out on the road full-time, but not sure where to start?

Liz Wilcox, Julie Chickery, and Camille Attell joined us to talk about their online event, developed specifically for aspiring full-time RVers.

Full-Time Freedom Week is a 5-day online event with over 30 speakers and industry experts giving you all the best RV information and inspiration in one place. Learn how to get and stay on the road, what RV you should buy, how to save money, how to make money on the road, and much more!

Register today at fulltimefreedomweek.com.

Some topics we covered:

• 3:43 - Assembling their “Dream Team”  
• 7:16 - The start of something bigger  
• 14:36 - Full Time Freedom Week  
• 22:36 - Changing lives of RVers  
• 31:09 - Tips for starting your own group  
• 34:01 - Favorite experiences 

Born in the UK, Robert has been traveling in his camper with his white lab for the last three years, visiting approximately 33 states, Canada and Mexico.

Prior to going full-time, he had his own consulting business involved in mergers and acquisitions along with integrating global companies.

Some topics we covered:

• 3:56 - Robert's travel beginnings  
• 8:10 - Traveling in Mexico  
• 10:50- International RVing  
• 12:29 - Biking and tent camping Europe  
• 15:00 - Safety on the Road  
• 17:30 - Robert's RV  
• 22:06 - Shifting tides in the RV community

Jenny, Dave, and their two children, Oakley and Cali, are a full-time RVing family who enjoys daily microadventures—exploring the country, finding community wherever they go, and giving all social media earnings back to their followers, local churches, and nonprofits.

They have committed to a life lived simply so that they may simply live. 

Follow them at www.microadventurefamily.com.

Some topics we covered:

• 1:53 - Traveling Michigan  
• 3:55 - What are Micro Adventures?  
• 9:30 - Favorite Micro Adventure stories  
• 12:35 - Micro Adventures without RVs  
• 19:00 - Why They give back  
• 25:45 - Full time minimalism  
• 29:10 - Visiting (almost) all 50 states

Josh and Kali have been living the RV life since January of 2015. After a rough 2014—facing health issues and seeing Josh's dad face a double bypass surgery—they decided it was time for a change. Every year they reevaluate their goals and January 2nd, 2015 they realized their goals were too big for the typical "American Dream." Josh brought up the idea of RVing on a whim and Kali, to his surprise, said she was in!   By the end of January they were living in and renovating their first RV.    Three and a half years later they have welcomed their first child, Landyn, into their lives. The RV lifestyle for them has allowed them to see amazing sites and helped them reach their goal of putting family first.    Subscribe to their news letter for updates on their forthcoming book: www.thefreedomtheory.com/subscribe.    Follow Kali's new channel on motherhood and get updates on her clothing line: www.youtube.com/kalispiers.    Follow their adventures here:

• YouTube - www.youtube.com/thefreedomtheory 
• Blog - http://www.thefreedomtheory.com/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefreedomtheory
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomtheory/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/_FreedomTheory_

  Some topics we covered:

• 1:26 - Traveling with a newborn  
• 7:25 - Changing RVs   
• 9:57 - The Freedom Theory’s upcoming projects.  
• 16:14 - Josh and Kali’s RV beginnings.  
• 25:57 - The reality of full-timing.  
• 31:43 - Stories from the Road  
• 37:21 - What is next for The Freedom Theory?

Lucas and Sarah are the crew behind the show "Podcasts with Park Rangers." They’re exploring all 400+ National Park units with a mission to bring the Park Rangers' stories to a bigger stage. It’s their way to help preserve and build awareness for all National Park sites big and small.

They’re full-time RVers who travel from park to park with their 3 cats in a vintage bus. In addition to the show, they love to explore new National Parks and write about their journey on their blog—Virtual Kamper.

Some topics we covered:

• 1:44 - SoCal Camping
• 6:29 - National Parks and what makes them great
• 9:45 - The Park Ranger Podcast
• 17:56 - What they’ve learned from their travels
• 20:40 - The 1991 Bluebird Wanderlodge
• 24:25 - Lucas and Sarah’s Stories from the Road
• 30:09 - Traveling with pets

Adam and Lindsey Nubern have been traveling the world full-time since 2014, living out of RVs, campervans, and backpacks. They recently transitioned to having a base camp in Colorado.

They’re on a mission to create a life of freedom to pursue their curiosities while being financially responsible—living the way they want to live and saving the way they want to save.

Before they started traveling, they paid off all of our debt, saved a $15K emergency fund, and saved $31K to travel. Adam is a Certified Public Accountant at NuventureCPA.com and Lindsey is an author and photographer at NuventureTravels.com.

Some topics we covered:

• 1:30 - Catching up with the Nuberns
• 5:52 - Living and Leasing
• 8:15 - Pros of “Base Camping”
• 12:00 - What they miss about full timing
• 20:10 - Nuventure Travels
• 23:01 - New book release
• 32:28 - Looking to the Future
• 35:58 - Embracing Change

After completing a year of community college and having no idea what major to pursue, Jaclyn decided to go on her first solo backpacking trip to Italy. After that, she was hooked.

After exploring outside of the US, Jaclyn yearned to explore the national parks and beauty within the country, and also to meet like-minded people and those who had inspired her along the way.

With (a lot of) help from her dad, she converted the back of her 1999 Toyota Tacoma into a camper named “Dwight," and set out on a 6-month road trip. She loved the freedom to travel anywhere in your “home” so much that she bought a sprinter van (Dwight 2.0), and is in the process of building it out to do van life full time.

Follow her adventures on Instagram.

Some topics we covered:

• 2:30 - Jaclyn’s travel beginnings  
• 6:05 - Truck life living  
• 10:18 - The accidental garage sale story  
• 17:33 - Solo traveling and safety  
• 22:55 - Preparing for adventures  
• 25:29 - Jaclyn’s experiences within the RV community  
• 32:22 - What's in store for Jaclyn and her new van  
• 35:58 - Words of encouragement and wisdom