RV America Y'all Podcast

This week we're joined by our friends and fellow full-time RVers Bob and Tracy from Minnesota who follow their curiosity as they explore North America in their motorhome.Traveling full-time since 2019, Tracy and Bob share resources they use for learning more about the areas they travel in, how they keep up with their travels, tools they use for planning, what a typical travel year looks like for them, and must visit places that they recommend.They also talk about unexpected challenges they've faced and finds that they have discovered by traveling at a slower pace.For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 41 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we're joined by our friends Deanna and Mike, an RVing couple who own and operate a seasonal lodge and motorcoach resort in Wisconsin. They share their RVing story, how they came to own a resort and how their RVing experiences impact their business.Mike and Deanna share how they became RVers, some of the places they have traveled over the years and what it's like visiting state parks with a 45' long coach.They also talk about finding the right timing to get into the resort business, what it was like launching a new venture during COVID, how they are working to build a sustainable seasonal business, and how it's all working out so far. Is this the retirement they expected?Deanna and Mike are a wealth of GREAT information for things to see and do as you are traveling in Northwestern Wisconsin between April and October, including outdoor adventures, festivals, museums, live music, Mom/Pop shops, and all of the unique fun.To see pictures of Gathering Place Resort and Lodge and links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 40 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

No matter how new or old your RV is. No matter what type of RV you have. No matter how well you take care of your RV. Sometimes things happen. And when something goes wrong, calling the right folks first can save you time, money and a whole lot of stress.So when things don't go as planned and you find yourself needing assistance, who are you going to call for help?For tips we forgot to mention and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 39 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

Spring Training Baseball was always on our bucket list. Now we've completed 2 seasons of Spring Training in Florida. We've learned a quite a bit and heard a lot of questions and unexpected experiences from first time visitors. So this week we're sharing our tips for taking in Baseball Spring Training.For tips we forgot to mention and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 38 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

After years of research, Al and Marilyn from Connecticut chose a 36 foot Grand Design fifth wheel as their full-time home on wheels. In this episode, they share why they chose their RV, their travel adventures, challenges and tips for living on the road.Marilyn and Al share their downsizing story, what it was like moving from a house into an RV, and how they handle living together in such a small space.Folks who are interested in what it is like facing medical challenges while traveling should definitely listen to this episode. Marilyn faced a major leg injury just a few months into their full-time journey, thousands of miles from their starting point and on what they consider to be their first "regular" trip as full-time RVers. She underwent surgery and months of therapy, changing their travel plans dramatically and learning to live with limited mobility in their fifth wheel. Also in this episode: how Marilyn and Al plan their travels, what they do to see family along the way, what has changed about their travel schedule, their favorite things to do as they work their way across the USA, and more.Just like our recent guests, Joanna and Randy and Eva and TC, Al and Marilyn began RVing just before they became full-time RVers. They've learned a lot and they've seen a lot in just a few short years!For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 37 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we visit with Eva and TC, full-time RVers from Florida who travel the United States in their motorhome named Sweet Pea. They share their RVing adventures, tips and challenges they've faced since they became full timers back in 2020.Eva and TC have been traveling in their Newmar Dutch Star 4369 since they became full-time RVers. They ordered their rig specifically for full-time travel. And yes, their travels began during Covid.In this episode, TC and Eva share how they decided to sell their house to travel, why they chose the Dutch Star as their "first and last" coach, why her name is "Sweet Pea", some of the unusual things that they carry, modifications that they have made to their rig and more. And as a bonus, Eva is a retired accountant who shares how full time travel is working out for them financially.For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 36 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we sit down with Joanna and Randy, full-time RVers from Kentucky who went from no RV to living full time in their big rig motorhome. They share their story of how they got here and how it's working out so far.Randy and Joanna have been traveling full-time since 2022. They travel in a 2014 Entregra Anthem Class A diesel motorhome with their 2 large pups (Loretta Lynn and June Carter). They carry their motorcycle and tow a 2-door Jeep.Hear all about Joanna and Randy's RVing adventures, their travel style, challenges and more in this week's episode!For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 35 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we sit down with our friend Ron Gustafson, founder, builder, and owner of Jamaica Beach RV Resort to talk about his park in Galveston and the huge announcement his family has made recently regarding a new resort they are developing, Twin Oaks Resort.We've been visiting Jamaica Beach RV Resort on Galveston Island in Texas every year since 2013. The 3-generation Gustafson / Salois Family founded, developed, built and operate this park. Over the years, we have watched as they have worked tirelessly to build a top destination park on the Texas Gulf Coast.During our recent stay, the family announced that they have purchased land between Houston and San Antonio (right off of Interstate 10) to develop a new RV resort. Ron shares their plans for the new resort in this episode.We are very excited to see the "old Texas charm" that will be Twin Oaks Resort. Be sure to scroll down this page to see pictures of the property.This episode is not complete without a mention of Ron's wife and the matriarch of the Gustafson family, Dora. Dora passed away unexpectedly recently. In the 10 years that we knew her, Dora always had a smile on her face and a focus on hospitality. We miss you Dora.For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 34 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we sit down with our friends Kelly and JR who travel part-time in their 33' Wildwood travel trailer. They share their adventures, challenges and RV travels.Both RVers when they were growing up, JR and Kelly's RVing adventures together got off to a very rocky start with a series of near disasters from traffic accidents to tornados. Adding on to that, Kelly lives with an ongoing health condition and you might think they would have given up on RV camping. But not these two! Seven years later, they are still enjoying traveling in their camper.JR says they are blessed that they are "too hard-headed to give up" and Kelly says their adventures are "like Robin Williams". But anytime they are camping, it is relaxation time. So how do they make time for the adventures? How far do they go? How do they decide what to pack for a trip? And what's coming up for their future travels?Hear all about Kelly and JR's RVing adventures in this week's episode!For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 33 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we're joined by our friends Betty and Howard, part-time RVers who travel for months at a time exploring the United States and Canada. But their road trips don't just stop at RV travel. Betty and Howard recently completed a 9,000 mile road trip from Texas to Canada in their Jeep Wrangler!Of all of our friends (and we are blessed to have many), these two are among the most non-stop, energetic, let's go see it all folks in our lives!In this episode, Howard and Betty sit down to talk about how they became RVers, how they plan their trips, how those trips have expanded in length and more. They are quickly checking off the US states and Canadian provinces visited and we LOVE hearing about their adventures!For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 32 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

Every RVer has a unique story. This week on the RV America Y'all Podcast, our friends Buddy and Jeanette share their travel experiences as full-time boaters, full-time RVers and work campers.For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 31 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

As full-time RVers are lives are full of change. Every day is different, every adventure is unique, and our travel plans change constantly! It is not unusual for us to look back at the end of the year and say "Wow! That didn't play out like we expected." But 2023 held a lot more changes for us than most other years.In this episode, we talk about the changes we faced this year and how those changes will impact our travels and this podcast.For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 30 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvamericayall.com/newsletter.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvamericayall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

Seasonal travel destinations are considered seasonal for a reason. Historically, an overwhelming majority of the area's tourists and part-time residents visit during a particular season. A Colorado ski town's prime season might be Winter. A popular beach town might boom during Summer. Often the popular season revolves around weather. And sometimes the off-season means that most, if not all, of the town's businesses are closed.The shoulder seasons occur between the off-season and the prime season. These in-between seasons occur in late Spring and early Fall in Northern Michigan (the top of the mitten... just south of the Upper Peninsula).So what is it like visiting a traditionally seasonal destination during a shoulder season? Were we crazy to visit Northern Michigan in early May?? Listen to this week's episode to find out!For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 29 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we're visiting with brothers Craig Rose and Kirk Rose, the founders of Hearthside Grove Luxury Motorcoach Resort in Petoskey, Michigan. We talk about what it was like growing up in Petoskey (a small town in Northern Michigan), their family history of RVing, and how they evolved from making chocolate and ice cream to building a destination Class A motorcoach resort in their hometown.Craig and Kirk also share a local's perspective on some of the enormous number of fun and interesting attractions that have brought thousands of visitors to this area every summer for more than 125 years...For more information and links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 28 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

Traveling by RV during the summer is a tradition for generations of Americans. There are definite benefits to RVing in the summer and many reasons why it's so popular. However, there are some challenges to summer travel as well.This week we're talking all about the good and the bad of Summer RV travel, plus we're sharing tips to stay safe and comfortable while traveling during the summer months.For links to things we talked about in this episode and a few tips we forgot to mention, check out our Episode 27 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

Every RV rally we've ever attended has it's own personality. The Cajun RV Rally is BIG in personality! This week, we sit down with Don and Sandie Grutzmacher, organizers of the Cajun RV Rally. This rally is held annually in South Louisiana and is a celebration of music, food, culture and all things Cajun. Definitely add this rally to your list of things to do!For links to things we talked about in this episode and a few tips we forgot to mention, check out our Episode 26 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up.Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

A lot of RVers (ourselves included) are attracted to RVing, at least in part, because they want to visit the US National Parks. Over the past several years, we've visited several major National Parks as well as US National Monuments, National Wildlife Refuges, National Seashores, National Recreation Areas and National Historic Sites. Sometimes we've camped inside the national park and other times we've stayed at an RV park or campground outside of the national park. In this episode, we discuss what you should consider before showing up to RV camp in a US National Park, the benefits of camping inside the park and the benefits of staying outside of the park (yes, there are pluses and minuses to each). We also share some tips and resources that we use to help us make the decision on whether or not to RV camp inside a national park and how we choose a campsite that will fit our Class A motorhome and our needs. If you'd like to watch some of our National Park experiences (including our campsites), check out our National Parks Video Playlist! (We've embedded 3 of these videos in this episode's show notes... we camped inside Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Dinosaur National Monument and outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.) For links to things we talked about in this episode and a few tips we forgot to mention, check out our Episode 25 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

There is A LOT that we enjoy about full-time RV life! As full-time RVers, we get to experience a seemingly endless stream of beautiful landscapes, interesting places, unique regional flavors, and great people. BUT, with all of the great things about full time RVing, the lifestyle is NOT all rainbows and butterflies. In this episode, we talk all about the challenges we have faced over the past 4 1/2 years as full-time RVers. For links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 24 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

One of the things we love most about RVing is that we can bring our pets along for the fun. We love having our dog (Star) and our cat (Astro) with us as we travel. But as much as we love them, traveling with pets brings along a unique set of challenges. We've been RVing with our fur babies (both cats and dogs) for more than 10 years now. We've learned a lot along the way. So this episode is all about RVing with pets: pet health and safety, getting pets used to traveling, and where we keep the litter box! For links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 23 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

In the last episode, we talked about how we plan our RV travels. But no matter how much you plan and how perfect the trip looks on paper, sometimes things can and do go wrong. So today we're talking about something that RVing has taught us: Over the years, we've learned to expect the unexpected! Like we mention this week, we've experienced the trifecta of issues that most RVers fear the most... For links to things we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 22 Show Notes.Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to get updates on our newest content: https://rvtexasyall.com/newsletter-sign-up. Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RVTexasYall.Support this Podcast via PayPal!Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/