Wandering Gypsy RV Life

Recorded on location inside Doug Simcox’s custom Super C (the Beyond the Chutes Bus) at the 11th Annual Mountain Cove Cowboy & Cowgirl Reunion at beautiful Mountain Cove Farms Resort in Chickamauga, Georgia. This special round-table features Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes and his co-host/partner Sam Swearingen—retired saddle bronc rider, longtime stock contractor, and rodeo producer—swapping real roadside stories and hard-won lessons about keeping rigs (and horses) safe on the highway.

What you’ll hear

• Sam’s rodeo road life: from broncs to stock contracting—and the nightmarish run that chewed through 11 tires before he ever reached the arena.
• Why TPMS matters (RV & equine trailers): heat, pressure, and the early warnings that save tires, bearings, fenders, wiring—and sometimes your day.
• Bearing failures & fire risk: how rising temps show up on sensors before you lose a hub (and how that protects expensive horses and gear).
• Cold snaps & PSI drops: Stan’s real-world pre-trip where falling morning temps triggered low-pressure alerts on all ten tires.
• Walk-arounds that work: quick routines, saved time, and the “data beats guesswork” mindset for safer travel.
• Black tank bloopers: comic relief with clogged gates, mislabeled flush ports, and why “education beats excavation.”
• Expandable setups: configuring multiple trailers, adding sensors later, and pairing layouts for duals, fifth wheels, and living quarters horse trailers.

Guests

• Doug Simcox — Host of the Beyond the Chutes podcast; owner of a Super C, a long-haul tower, and storyteller.
• Sam Swearingen — Co-host/partner on Beyond the Chutes; former PRCA/IPRA saddle bronc rider, stock contractor & rodeo producer.

Gear & Resources Mentioned

• Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for RVs & horse trailersShop TechnoRV (affiliate): https://technorv.com?Click=12127
• Wandering Gypsy RV Life: stories, photos, videos, and bloghttps://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com
• Patreon — Campfire Circle (video extras & behind-the-scenes):https://patreon.com/WanderingGypsyRVLife
• Beyond the Chutes Podcast: rodeo history, legends & cowboy storytelling

Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you—it helps keep the coffee hot and the wheels turning.

If today’s chat helped you adventure more and worry less, follow/subscribe, drop a review, and share this episode with a friend who tows—especially anyone hauling horses.

Music Credit

Theme: “Brother Highway” by Ned LeDoux — officially licensed for the Wandering Gypsy RV Life.

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Hey there, fellow Wanderers—welcome back to the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, where the road is long, the coffee’s hot, and the stories are always real.

In this episode, I take you along for a couple of weeks of adventure on the road:

🚐 Leaving Kick Back Ranch in Ramer, Alabama

🛑 A rough overnight at Jones RV Park in Norcross, Georgia

🎣 Fishing with Mike and Rowdy in Cherokee with River’s Edge Outfitters

🎰 A lucky night at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

🌶 Entering Management’s Secret Chili in the KOA Cook-Off (and taking 2nd place!)

💻 A work/play stop in Chattanooga to edit my Ned LeDoux interview & build Patreon

🤠 Landing at the 11th Annual Mountain Cove Cowboy & Cowgirl Reunion for storytelling, laughter, and cowboy camaraderie

I also share the heart behind my new book, Rolling Smooth: How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool. When I started RVing in 2020, I was as green as spring grass—I didn’t know the difference between a water pump and a generator, or how to prevent 30-amp power from tripping a breaker. This book is my way of giving others a starting point —a roadmap to the basics, with encouragement to stay calm when things don’t go as planned.

🔗 Links & Resources:

👉 Join the Wandering Gypsy Campfire Circle on Patreon for bonus content & video extras: patreon.com/WanderingGypsyRVLife

👉 Shop RV gear I use through my affiliate partner TechnoRV: TechnoRV.com

👉 Check out Doug Simcox’s podcast Beyond the Chutes – a deep dive into rodeo history & cowboy storytelling: beyondthechutes.show

👉 Follow my adventures:

• 🌐 Blog: wanderinggypsyrvlife.com
• 📷 Instagram: instagram.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife
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In this special episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan Cromlish sits down with country music artist Ned LeDoux, son of the legendary Chris LeDoux, to talk about life on the road, songwriting roots, ranching, and the stories behind fan-favorite songs like Brother Highway, The Hawk, Old Fashioned, and Buckskin.

We dive deep into the spirit of Western music, the poetry of a cowboy’s life, and how family, the open road, and a touch of mischief shaped both Ned’s and Chris’s journey. From their roots in Wyoming to prairie burns in Kansas, and from cowboy poetry in Elko to the North Platte River in Wyoming—this episode is packed with grit, heart, and soul.

🎶 Brother Highway is now officially licensed as the theme of Wandering Gypsy RV Life, and there’s no better way to honor the road than by traveling it with a Ledoux.

🔗Links & Resources:

🎵 Check out Ned LeDoux’s music, merch, tour dates, and more:

👉 https://nedledoux.com

📘 Grab Stan’s new book — Rolling Smooth: How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool:

👉 Buy on Amazon

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🪶 Highlights from the Episode:

• 🎤 Ned’s first paid gig at 14 and how a poem turned into Brother Highway
• 🛣️ Why the Ledoux family can’t stop writing songs about the road
• 🧢 Chris LeDoux’s hand-written song ideas and how Mac McAnally helped bring them to life
• 🦅 The emotional story behind The Hawk — a tribute to Chris from the skies above
• 🎸 Carrying the torch — blending Ned’s music with Chris’ legacy
• 🔥 Burning 3,500 acres and the fine art of wielding a Kansas gas stick
• 🐎 Cowboy poetry, Buckskin, and keeping the spirit of the West alive
• 🎣 Fly fishing, pheasant hunting, and the road that never ends

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode inspired you, made you smile, or brought back memories of open roads and cowboy dreams, leave us a review and share it with a friend. And hey, while you’re at it — support real music and storytelling:

🎟️ Catch Ned on tour, grab a signed CD or vinyl, and keep that suitcase packed.

🚐 Keep rolling smooth with Wandering Gypsy RV Life.

In this heartwarming and humorous episode of The Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, I’m joined by one of my favorite fishing buddies—10-year-old Dalton Herring. Don’t let his age fool you—Dalton’s got a love for fishing, RV stories to tell, and dreams bigger than a Ford Dually on a rodeo weekend.

We talk about the RV life, the simple joy of casting a line, and Dalton’s first fly fishing lesson using a special rod my grandmother “Bagaw” gave me nearly 45 years ago. From tying flies to chasing trout, and from catfish to college ball dreams, this episode is full of laughs, old stories, and fresh perspective from the next generation of outdoor soul seekers.

🎶 All of this set to the soundtrack of Brother Highway by Ned LeDoux—because just like his dad, Chris LeDoux, Ned sings songs that touch the traveling soul.

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Join us as we follow Brother Highway—where the fish bite, the stories flow, and the GPS can’t quite show you how good it feels to live the RV life. 🎣🚐🐟

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On this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, I’m sharing stories from the road about the places your GPS won’t tell you about—but Brother Highway will.

From a small-town diner in Belmont, Mississippi that felt just like my hometown in North Carolina, to dusty Wyoming bait shops along the Gray Reef and Miracle Mile, to a forgotten gas station that turned into an unforgettable conversation—this episode is all about the heartbeats of the road that you can’t program into your trip planner.

I also share two exciting updates:

1️⃣ Brother Highway by Ned LeDoux is now officially licensed for this podcast, bringing that Western road spirit to every episode. Check out Ned's website - https://nedledoux.com

2️⃣ My new book, Rolling Smooth: How to Enjoy the RV Life Without Losing Your Cool, is now available on Amazon! Packed with tips, lessons, and real-life road wisdom to keep your travels stress-free.

📚 Get the Book: Rolling Smooth on Amazon

🛠 TechnoRV Affiliate: TechnoRV RV Gear & Accessories

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Welcome back to the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast—where the stories are real, the wheels are always turning, and the road is our best teacher. I’m your host, Stan Cromlish, coming to you from the co-pilot seat of my Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34PA, Bertie Bea, with Rosie tagging along behind us. 🚐💨

In today’s episode, I’m serving up some hard-earned wisdom in a session I call “RV Life 101: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way.” From misbehaving slide-outs to soggy surprises and bent awnings, these are the real-world lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way… like I did.

👉 Topics include:

• Why your slides should be all the way in or out—no halfway nonsense
• That time I got soaped up in Nebraska and my water pump gave out 😅
• The awning fail that took out the gate at Alsatian RV Resort 😬
• A Schwintek slide drama in a Dodge City thunderstorm ⛈️
• The day Bertie Bea’s TV mount lost all its screws (seriously!)
• Pro tips for securing screws, patching holes, and keeping your rig clean and tight

🛠️ Thank You to the RV Pros Who Keep Bertie Bea Rolling:

These fine folks make it possible for me to keep chasing Brother Highway:

• Precision RV (Golden, MS) – Roof reseals & slide fixes done right
• Bob Tiffin Service Center (Red Bay, AL) – The gold standard for Tiffin maintenance
• Bunkhouse RV Conversions – Comfort upgrades from dinette to cockpit
• Nick Brewer – RV Electronics – The tech guru behind my clean wiring & Dish setup
• Fowler Detailing – Bertie Bea & Rosie are ceramic-coated and shining ✨
• Ricky McGee’s Pro Finishes – Repaired a stress crack like it never happened 🔧

🎙️ Shoutout to Our Friends:

Special thanks to Doug Simcox and the team at the Beyond the Chutes Podcast. For rodeo legends and great western stories, check out Doug’s show wherever you get your podcasts! 🤠

💡 Support the Podcast by Supporting Our Partners:

• ✅ TechnoRV – Gear that helps you adventure more and worry less
• ✅ Kleen Tank of North Carolina – Because no one wants a black tank disaster
• ✅ Kick Back Ranch & Event Center – My favorite home away from home in Ramer, Alabama 🐟🏕️

📲 Let’s Stay Connected!

🌐 Website: wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

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🎙️ Hit play, subscribe, and share with a fellow traveler.

And remember… not all who wander are lost.

🛣️ Happy trails, my friends.

In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life, host Stan Cromlish shares the essential maintenance routines that keep his Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34PA, Bertie Bea, rolling smoothly across the miles—and Rosie safely in tow. From windshield leaks in Wyoming to a failed Schwintek slide motor, Stan covers the real-life lessons and practical know-how that every RVer needs to prevent costly breakdowns and frustrating delays.

Whether you’re a full-timer or a weekend warrior, these maintenance tips will help you wander more and worry less—and maybe even save your next trip from disaster.

🛠️ Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Why RV maintenance is mission-critical
• Roof resealing schedules and UV damage
• Air conditioner filter maintenance + Micro-Air EasyStart
• Windshield and window seal checks after long hauls
• Annual propane leak testing and propane safety upgrades
• Tire replacement timing and Road Tech TPMS for safety
• Suspension checks that could prevent a roadside breakdown
• Fixing a Schwintek slide motor gone rogue
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual checklists for your rig
• Bonus tips: carry spares, do walkarounds, and use checklists

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🛒 Road Tech TPMS from TechnoRVReal-time tire pressure and temperature alerts. A must-have for safe RV and trailer towing.👉 https://technorv.com?Click=12127
• 🛒 Micro-Air EasyStartAvoid tripping campground breakers and get your AC running even on low voltage.👉 https://technorv.com/collections/micro-air-easystart?Click=12127
• 🔧 Precision RV Roof Resealing (Golden, MS)Factory-grade reseals and trusted Tiffin expertise.
• 🧰 Bob Tiffin Service CenterChassis inspections, propane tests, and Schwintek slide repair done right.
• 📝 Wandering Gypsy RV Life Blog:RV stories, trip logs, and travel tips👉 https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

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📣 Call to Action:

💬 Have a maintenance tip or a hard-earned lesson from the road?

Message us on social media or leave a comment on the blog!

👍 And don’t forget to visit TechnoRV.com to grab the gadgets and gear that help you hit the road prepared.

In this episode, Stan Cromlish takes us back to his rodeo days—dust, diesel, and all—and draws the connection between life on the rodeo circuit and today’s RV lifestyle. From flat tires in Amarillo to dead-end roads in East Tulsa, Stan shares the lessons the road taught him (sometimes the hard way) and why two simple tools can make all the difference: a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and an RV-specific GPS.

Whether you’re hauling a trailer of horses or towing a motorhome named Bertie Bea, this episode is a reminder that preparation is everything when chasing life down the highway.

🔧 Episode Highlights:

• 🐎 Rodeo Roads & RV Routes – What the rodeo circuit taught Stan about life on the move
• 🔥 Breakdowns & Blowouts – Real-life tales of roadside trouble (and how to avoid them)
• 🛞 Why You Need a TPMS – Protect your rig or rodeo rig with real-time tire monitoring
• 🗺️ The Power of an RV GPS – Avoid low clearances, propane restrictions, and dead ends
• 🤠 Gear That Saves the Trip – Why preparation beats panic every time

🛠️ Mentioned in This Episode:

👉 Road Tech Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from TechnoRV

Stan’s go-to system for keeping tire pressure and temperature in check—whether he’s headed to Cheyenne Frontier Days or cruising toward Yellowstone. Real-time data. Real peace of mind.

📌 Final Takeaway:

The road doesn’t care what you’re driving—it demands respect. Whether you’re headed for a rodeo arena or a national park, protect your journey with the right tools so you can focus on the ride… not the roadside repairs.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow wanderers.

🧭 Until next time, remember:

“Not all who wander are lost.”

📍 “57 days. 3,500 miles. One unforgettable adventure.”

In this special episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan takes you on a front-row seat through his Summer RV Tour 2025—his first as a retiree. From wind-swept plains to roaring waterfalls, rodeo legends to riverside fishing fails, this is more than a recap—it’s a rolling storybook of the American West.

Join Stan in Bertie Bea, with Rosie in tow, as he shares personal stories, historical insights, and unforgettable stops from his 3,500-mile journey. Whether you’re a full-time RVer, a weekend wanderer, or a travel dreamer, this episode will inspire you to chase the road and let the stories find you.

🗺️ In This Episode:

• Retirement Begins: The end of the office era and the start of life on the road
• Kit Carson, CO: Winds at 70mph and a town steeped in frontier history
• North Sterling State Park, CO: Fishing, friendship, and echoes of the Overland Trail
• Laramie, WY: Butch Cassidy, a haunted prison, and launching On the Road with TechnoRV
• Alcova, WY: A birthday week on the North Platte River (with some fly fishing fails)
• Medora, ND: Theodore Roosevelt’s healing ground and a tribute to rodeo legend Wayne Herman
• Miles City, MT: Fort Keogh and the ghosts of the frontier
• Great Falls, MT: Following Lewis & Clark with Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes
• Rock Springs, WY: The Tiffin “Riding the Range” Rally, Green River fishing, and RV community spirit
• The Road Home: 1,700 miles, 4 days, and a return to Kick Back Ranch

🔗 Links & Mentions:

• 🎣 Watch Stan’s Birthday Fishing Fails: YouTube Channel »
• 🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed
• 🤝 Connect with Stan:
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  • Blog & Show Notes »
• 🎙️ Doug Simcox - Beyond the Chutes Podcast: Listen Now »
• 🛠️ Partner: TechnoRV: Get your RV tech essentials at TechnoRV.com

🧭 Wander With Us

If you’ve enjoyed this road trip through stories and states, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your fellow travelers. We’ve got more adventures, insights, and interviews coming soon.

“Not all who wander are lost.”

– J.R.R. Tolkien

Until next time, keep the campfire warm and the stories rolling. See you down the road!

This week on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life podcast, Stan checks in from the Tiffin Allegro Club “Riding the Range”Mega Rally in Rock Springs, Wyoming—where the wind never dips below 30 mph, and the RV upgrades come fast and friendly.

From calcium-packed water heaters to mysterious tow car battery issues, this episode is packed with stories from the rally front lines. Stan shares how trusted partners like Kleen Tank, Roadmaster, and ShadePro helped Bertie Bea and Rosie get shipshape while making the most of the weeklong celebration of RV camaraderie.

You’ll also get the inside scoop on TechnoRV’s new podcast, the value of hands-on learning through rally seminars, and a hilarious take on the learntorv.com scavenger hunt.

Whether you’re new to the RV lifestyle or a seasoned traveler, this episode offers practical wisdom, relatable mishaps, and a reminder of why rallies are one of the best parts of RV life.

🔧 Highlights in This Episode:

• 🤯 Why calcium buildup in your water heater might mean it’s time for a flush
• 🛠️ What Roadmaster caught during a free rally inspection (and why it mattered)
• 🔌 Rosie’s new charge line: Solving the tow car battery mystery
• 💨 How ShadePro saved the day (and the slide toppers) in 30+ mph Wyoming wind
• 🎥 Behind the scenes with On the Road with TechnoRV
• 🧠 Why education at rallies is the secret sauce to a stress-free RV lifestyle
• 🔍 The learntorv.com scavenger hunt: RV fun meets campground creativity

🎯 Key Takeaway:

Rallies aren’t just about socializing—they’re a one-stop shop for maintenance, upgrades, hands-on learning, and building a community of fellow wanderers. If you’ve never been to one, it might be time to mark your calendar.

🔗 Mentions & Links:

• 💻 TechnoRV Podcast & Gear
• 🧼 Kleen Tank RV Services
• 🔩 Roadmaster Towing Products
• 🌞 ShadePro RV Shades
• 🧭 Learn to RV Scavenger Hunt

📲 Follow the Journey:

• Instagram: @wanderinggypsyrvlife
• Facebook: Wandering Gypsy RV Life
• YouTube: Wandering Gypsy RV Life Channel

Enjoyed the ride? Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! And if you’re listening while parked somewhere scenic, snap a photo and tag us—we love seeing where the road is taking you.

Not all who wander are lost. See you down the road, friends.