RV America Y'all Podcast

This week we visit with fellow full-time RVers and RV America Y'all Posse Members Boyd and Judy from Michigan, who decided to ditch the condo life and hit the road as full-time travelers... but first they needed to downsize and find an RV! During COVID, Judy and Boyd decided they had had enough of sitting still. So within 6 months, they had downsized their possessions, bought a motorhome and headed south to escape the Michigan winter. As Boyd says, "We didn't know what we were getting into". Flash forward a few years and they are still traveling full-time and checking off their bucket list. In this episode, they share some of the challenges they have faced, their learning experiences, how they have adjusted to motorhome life, their planning process and more nuggets of wisdom. We also talk about how full-time travel teaches you how to be more comfortable with uncomfortable situations and how to make downsizing easier. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 52 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

In this episode, we introduce you to our friends, neighbors and fellow full-time RVers Jim and Belinda Wolfe, the founders of the Upscale RV Resorts Facebook Group, website and mobile apps. Belinda and Jim are former full-time boaters who explored the Great Loop before transitioning out of boat life into Florida condo life. But when they got tired of their view never changing, they decided to try living in a motorhome. And almost 5 years later, they are still exploring. In this episode, they share some of their RVing stories, how full-time RVing differs from full-time boating, and how Upscale RV Resorts was born. They also share details about their resort database... what it is, who it's for and how it's grown over the years. Some of what they share might surprise you. Plus, they share their stories about RVing in New Zealand and why, even though they have RV'd in all of the other 49 US states, they've decided not to rent an RV when they visit Hawaii. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 51 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

Even though a MAJOR engine failure caused them to be out of their motorhome for months, full-time RVers Carol and Ron share why they didn't give up on the RV lifestyle. When you hear their story, you'll understand why we believe that Ron and Carol are two of the most resilient and positive people we've ever met! We're honored to call them some of our closest friends. And we never would have met if it weren't for RVing. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 50 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

In this episode, we visit with Steve and Tami, full-time RVers who travel America in their fifth wheel. They share their decades of RVing experience, why they chose a Grand Design fifth wheel as their home on wheels and parts that they carry just in case. Tami and Steve also share why they chose not to have a washer/dryer on board, how they travel with a larger RV, and tips for making sure that your carrying capacity, pin weight and overall weight is balanced and appropriate for your truck. They also share how they have dealt with health issues as full time RVers and why they continue to embrace the RV life despite some challenges along the way. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 49 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

Part time RVers, Judy and Jana share their RV travel adventures with 2 dogs and 2 cats along for the fun. They share their journey into RVing, some of their favorite places so far in their travels, and some challenges they have faced including getting gas for their 39' Class A Gas Motorhome while they are traveling. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 48 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

Full-Time RVers Joanna and Randy, from Episode 35, are back with a HUGE update on their RV life. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 47 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

In this podcast episode, we introduce you to our friends and fellow full-time RVers, Tom and Lesley who share their RVing stories. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 46 Show Notes on RVAmericaYall.com. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse 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/

Today we're sharing how we are building a deeper connection to our audience and the RVing community. Learn More About the RV America Y'all Posse and Try It For FREE! For links to everything we talked about in this episode, including podcast episodes with some of our Posse Members, check out our Episode 45 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. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse Support this Podcast via PayPal! Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

In this episode we're visiting with full-time RVers David and Karen who seek out campsites in nature despite the fact that they travel in a 40 foot long motorhome towing a full-size truck. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 44 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. Want more content?? Join our growing community of friendly folks and get access to exclusive content by Joining the RV America Y'all Posse! https://posse.rvamericayall.com/pages/welcome-to-the-posse Support this Podcast via PayPal! Music Credits: https://www.storyblocks.com/

This week we sit down with our friends, fellow full-time RVing content creators, Mark and Sue from Our Journey in Myles. We always have a blast spending time with them. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we had recording it! For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 43 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/

In this episode, we visit with the new President and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Kevin Bangston and FCCC's new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Akbar Ghous. For links to everything we talked about in this episode, check out our Episode 42 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 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/