Episode 89: Every place has a story – and sometimes a song!

Welcome to another edition of the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle Podcast. No matter what type of RV you have – a motorhome – a towable trailer – a tent – even if your are just dreaming about getting an RV someday – this show is for you. Here, we talk about getting out there, enjoying God’s amazing creation, meeting interesting people, boondocking, discovering interesting places and using the right gear and technology to enhance our RVing lifestyle. So welcome, we are honored that you chose to put us in your ear this week! Lots of great info in this week’s podcast, including an off the beaten path report that tells us that everyplace has a story. And sometimes, even a song. Plus we have listener questions about 4 wheel drive motorhomes, solar power, keeping your valuables safe while traveling and much more. We also have an insider’s account of that story from Yellowstone last week that generated so much reaction, the story of the baby bison calf – abandoned by its mother – that was “rescued” by tourists who put it in their car to take it to a ranger. That was a bad decision that eventually led to the bison calf having to be euthanized. There’s much more to this story than meets the eye and we’ll share the account of a top nature photographer who was on the scene. Scroll down for show note details and resources and click the player below to start listening. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #89 May 25, 2016 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK [spp-timestamp time="4:25"] Ever run into your awning support pole? Hurts, doesn’t it! We’ve all done that. So don’t think you’re the only one. Well here’s a tip to help you avoid that…. or at least to make it not hurt so much when you do. Get a pool noodle…. you know, those Styrofoam logs that are pool toys… you can get them for a buck or so at the dollar stores… Slice them lengthwise and then wrap them around those awning poles. They serve as both a warning… and a cushion. They easily store in the basement area of your RV when not in use. And while we’re talking about those pool noodles, here’s another tip. This one comes from Roget, one of the regulars on our Roadtreking Facebook group. Roger’s tip is for those of you who travel with dogs. Seems a lot of dogs get their collars tangled up in the seat recline lever? Roger says those pool noodles can make a “lever guard.” Cut it, fit it around the lever and then duct take it. No more stuck doors on the lever! If you have an RV or camping trip, use the “Leave Voicemail” link to the right and send it in. I love hearing about all the tips you guys have! The tip of the week is brought to you by Good Sam, the world's most popular RV organization, now celebrating its 50th year. LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: [spp-timestamp time="9:34"] Wade asks about whether he should get 4 Wheel Drive in his new Class B motorhome. Mike says not unless he will be going off road. Mike boondocks everywhere and has never needed 4 wheel drive, even when driving in heavy snow. Merrill has a question about solar charging his batteries and running his refrigerator. Mike tells him he doesn’t need lithium, that AGM batteries are fine and that he should be able to top the batteries off enough to easily run his refrigerator for several days. Rod wants to know how he can get advance notice of our Facebook Live video feeds. Re only way is by checking our Facebook group throughout the day as we decide to do them rather spontaneously, though we do try to give a few hours notice - www.facebook.com/groups/roadtreking Lisa asks about securely locking up your gear in an RV. Mike found a lot on Amazon but the best price from Lazy Days RV, at $41 for a 12-by-8-by 3 1/2 inch box that can be welded into the chassis under the coach floor. I’d suggest a safe store. Take your RV there and show them.