RV Miles Podcast

6. The Full-Time RV Special

 

On this episode, Jason and Abby discuss the decisions that lead them to become full-time RVers. They answer some of the most commonly asked full-time RV questions, like "how do you get your mail," "how do you school the kids," "where do you pay your taxes," and more. 

Make sure to enter the contest to win great Wanderlust National Park Junkie merchandise. Just visit our Facebook page and like both the page and the pinned post. 

Bob Shelter Recreation Area

Camp Sullivan

Pepin WI - Laura Ingles Wilder Days

Travelingmailbox.com

5. Kansas City and Learning in the National Parks

Today on RV Miles, we're going to Kansas City, a great town for RVers to spend a day or a whole vacation. We talk about the different educational opportunities the National Park Service offers, and in the news, a motorhome recall, Jellystone parks expanding to the West and Southwest, and more! 

We're giving away some great National Park Junkie gifts from Wanderlust, all you have to do is like our Facebook page and the pinned post announcing the contest. 

News:

In the news, we covered the lift of the ban on the sale of disposable water bottles in National Parks, we talk about a recall on Fleetwood, Monaco, and Holiday Rambler RVs, and how Yogi Bear's Jellystone campgrounds are looking for franchisees to take the brand out west. 

Learning in the parks:

In this segment, we cover the NPS Junior Ranger program and some of the various other offerings from the National Park Service. Here's an example link to some of the educational offerings from the Museum of Westward Expansion below the Arch in St. Louis at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

Kansas City:

Up to date it certainly is. Here are links to all the sites we talk about in our guide to Kansas City:

Crown Center

Fritz's Train Restaurant

Union Station

Science City

Starlight Theater

Kansas City Zoo

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City Ballet

Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Jack Stack BBQ

Gates BBQ

West Bottoms

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

Independence, MO

1859 Jail

National World War I Museum

 

4. Driver's Licenses, RV Apps, and Homemade RVs

On this episode, Jason and Abby talk about some great apps to help make the RV life style just a bit easier. They take a look at the homemade RV craze – bus conversions, tiny homes, renovated vintage campers – and why they chose a school bus to be their home. In the news, the BBB is reporting some scams surrounding the solar eclipse to watch out for, and you can buy your very own gold mine camping retreat 1 hour outside of LA. Finally, they take a look at driver's license  requirements in different states. Do you need a special license to drive your RV? Listen to find out details. As always, if you like this podcast, give us a share on your favorite social media, and subscribe and review us on your favorite podcast listening platform. 

 

Better Business Bureau Reporting Eclipse Scams

You Can Buy Your Very Own California Gold Mine Camp for $500K

RV Driver's License Requirements

The Best Apps for RV Travelers

3. Gulf Islands, Solar Eclipse, and Things You Don't Need

Today on RV Miles, we explore the Gulf Islands National Seashore, a swath of ocean, bayou, and barrier islands along the northern Gulf Coast, full of nature, pre-civil war forts, museums, sugar sand beaches - something for everyone. We chat about some of the things you don't need to go out and purchase for your new RV. In the news, 21 National Parks prepare for the August 21st solar eclipse, expected to be one of the worst travel days in U.S. history. That, and three new GPS units for RVers from Rand McNally. As always, links to articles we talk about are below. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating!

News:

21 National Parks Prepare for Solar Eclipse Crowds

Rand McNally Introduces 3 New RV GPS Devices

Gear:

The Top Things You DON'T Need for Your New RV

Gulf Islands National Seashore:

Pensacola, FL on OurWanderingFamily.com

Gulf Islands National Seashore Homepage

National Naval Aviation Museum Homepage

2. Electric Toads, Kid's Safety Gear, and Chicago

On Episode 2 of the RV Miles podcast, Jason and Abby talk about this year's massive increase in RV sales, pulling an electric car behind your motorhome, some great gear to keep your kids safe in the campground or on the trail, and why you shouldn't skip Chicago next time you're driving through the midwest. Links to the articles we discuss this week are below. Don't forget to subscribe! 

News:

RV Sales Up 10% Over Last Year

Letters/Advice:

Is There a Viable Electric Vehicle for 4-Wheel-Down Towing?

Gear:

Gear to Keep Your Kids Safe

Destination - Chicago:

Camping and RVing in Chicago

1. Hoses, Electricity, and One Surprising State

Welcome to the first episode of the RV Miles Podcast - the all new companion to rvmiles.com. On this episode, your hosts Abby and Jason talk the latest news, accessible campground sites, drinking-safe water hoses, why campgrounds are cracking down on 50 amp RVs using 30 amp sites, and a surprisingly wild and rugged heartland state. Plus, a brain teaser, a great hot dog recipe, and more.