In this episode, we share our 10-day adventure in the GXV HILT by Storyteller Overland, delving into its features, driving experience, and interior layout. Tune in to hear our insights on this expedition vehicle's capabilities, from off-road performance to practical living amenities. Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GXV HILT Full Tour⁠ - ⁠GXV HILT Travel Video - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/storyteller-overland-gxv-hilt/

Join us as we navigate the transformative journey from traditional employment to full-time RV living with guest, Eric Johnson from TechnoRV. In this episode, we delve into Eric's bold leap into RV entrepreneurship, the intricacies of buying and scaling a business on the road, and the personal and professional challenges that come with such a dynamic lifestyle change. Listen in to uncover the real experiences behind transitioning to life on wheels and running a thriving business, offering insights that resonate with aspiring entrepreneurs and adventurers alike. Episode Guest Eric Johnson has had many different chapters in his life, from corporate America, to giving it all up to full time RV for 7 years, running an online store during his travels, to stepping back from his online business to enjoy retirement. You may know Eric as the owner of TechnoRV, or as a friend from your travels, either way, you will likely enjoy this full circle success story from the RVing community. • TechnoRV Resources Mentioned in this Episode - TechnoRV - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a coaching session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode.  Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/rv-entrepreneur-eric-johnson-technorv/

Dive into the challenges and rewards of living the RV lifestyle and creating content on the road with guest, Scott Watson from Go Small, Live Large. In this episode, we explore the realities of YouTube creator burnout and the pursuit of a fulfilling life on wheels, shedding light on the often-unseen struggles behind the camera. Tune-in to gain a deeper understanding of life as a full-time RVer and content creator. Episode Guest In 2017, Scott was unhappy with a traditional lifestyle that included a big house (or as he call it, his storage unit) a long Chicago commute to a corporate job that left him unfulfilled. In 2018, he created a plan to reinvent his life. It began with buying a Winnebago Travato GL Camper Van and then started a YouTube channel about Vanlife. In September 2021, he exited corporate America and became fully self-employed through YouTube and his RV partners. In February 2024 he completed his fifth year of full-time van travel. April 2024 begins a planned sabbatical from posting content on YouTube. Returning on August 28, 2024, he plans new types of content, including taking Viewers with him to exciting destinations such distilleries as a “bourbon hunter”. Today, Scott is most pleased with the amazing Go Small. Live Large! Community he has built with his audience through YouTube and in-person events. As he says at the end of each video, “Journey On!”. • ⁠⁠⁠Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go Small, Live Large! YouTube Channel - What’s Up Wednesday - Go Small, Live Large! Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a coaching session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode.  Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/youtube-burnout-scott-watson-go-small-live-large/

Join us in this episode as Jonny Feld from Field Van, an expert in custom van conversions, dives into the intricacies of creating a tailor-made camper van. Jonny unpacks the advantages and challenges of building a custom van, choosing the right chassis, common regrets and must-have features in a custom camper van. Jonny also shares some unique and interesting custom van builds along with questions to ask and things to consider when choosing a custom van builder. Tune in to absorb Jonny's valuable insights and learn how customizing a camper van could redefine your adventures on the road. Episode Guests Jonny has been in the adventure van industry since he was nine years old. His parents Alan and Liz started Sportsmobile West in 1989. As a child he was always around the factory and started working in sales at trade shows at age 14. In 2003 he went to work full time at Sportsmobile West in the sales department. Jonny was later promoted to Sales manager and then became President in 2014. In 2020 Jonny left Sportsmobile and started Field Van. Field Van has locations in Fresno, CA and Reno, NV. He is married with two daughters and enjoys traveling, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family and long walks on the beach. ⁠https://fieldvan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/fieldvanss https://www.instagram.com/fieldvans https://www.youtube.com/c/FieldVan Resources Mentioned in this Episode - Summit S1 Pop-Up Camper Tour - Green Machine Camper Tour - Field Van Pop Tops - Thetford Portable Toilet for Camper - Camper Toilet Options - Moterra Campervan Rentals - ⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/field-van-custom-van-conversions/

One of the most common topics of conversation around the campfire is health insurance for full time RVers. We all hope that we won’t get sick on the road, but want to be prepared if something unexpected should happen. And frankly, navigating the world of full time RVers health insurance can be pretty daunting, especially if you've never had to find insurance on your own. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of dealing with health insurance and medical issues while living on the road in an RV and share our experiences with different insurance plans along with tips for negotiating medical bills and managing routine medical checkups. Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RV Health Insurance Post - Garmin Satellite Communication Device - Joe Factor: Motorcycle Accident - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/rv-health-insurance/

In this episode, we dive into our adventures in a Storyteller Overland MODE LT Class B RV, sharing our thoughts on what we love about the camper, what we don't like, essential modifications we've made, and personal experiences from the past two years of owning this RV. Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MODE LT Camper Tour - Sprinter vs. Transit - Scheel-Mann Aftermarket Seats - Summer with Mom RV Travel Series - Essential RV Gear - MPG: Stock vs Aftermarket Tires - MODE LT Travel Videos - ⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/storyteller-overland-mode-lt/

Do you have an RV departure checklist? If not, it’s time to put one together. Joe and Kait share the incident that was the impetus for putting together their first RV departure checklist along with tips and experiences from years of RVing to help you get started with your RV checklist. Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠⁠RV Checklist: Pre-Departure⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/rv-checklist-predeparture/

Kenny and Sabrina of Moving Forward Adventures give us an in-depth look at what full time RV life is like for a traveling doctor. Dr. Sabrina Campbell, a pulmonary critical care physician, and Kenny Phillips, her supportive partner, open up about their motivations, experiences, and the practicalities of navigating work and life in an RV. Episode Guests Kenny and Sabrina, along with their small dog Belle, have been traveling in their Winnebago Class A Motorhome for more than seven years – five of those years were full-timing. Sabrina is a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician and for those five years of full-timing, they were using the RV to travel from hospital to hospital going where she was needed most. Sabrina has a passion for learning and is currently learning Spanish with the goal of becoming fluent. Kenny is co-creator and co-host of Beyond The Wheel Podcast which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the RV industry and highlights the people behind some of your favorite RV products, campgrounds, and services. He also enjoys the outdoors, and you can usually find him out on his bike or taking a hike with Belle. Together, Kenny and Sabrina are known on social media as Moving Forward Adventures, their YouTube Channel and Instagram documents their travels as they share fun RV destinations and tips. instagram.com/movingforwardadventures youtube.com/@MovingForwardAdventures beyondthewheelpodcast.com Resources Mentioned in this Episode - Moving Forward Adventures YouTube Channel - Beyond the Wheel Podcast - Locum Recruiter: MPLT Healthcare - Ways to Make Money While Traveling - ⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/full-time-rv-life-traveling-doctor/

Keith Life from Keith and Wi Adventures shares his journey of constructing a 3,000 square foot metal barn for his RV, discussing the challenges of navigating building codes, selecting materials, and ensuring the barn enhances property aesthetics. His insights into planning, design, and practical benefits like insulation offer a wealth of knowledge for anyone considering their own metal barn project. Tune in to glean wisdom from Keith's journey and consider how a metal barn could enhance your RV lifestyle. Episode Guest Keith Life and Wiwi are avid travelers. They currently take extended trips in their 4x4 camper van and also travel abroad to Mexico, Asia and Europe. They have recently built a 3,000 sqft metal barn to use as a workshop and to store their vehicles and belongings as they prepare to go full time on the road. The new barn is located on their small ranch located in the wine country of Northern California. They have a zest for life and search for remote places that most travelers don't go. They have a youtube channel, "Keith and Wi Adventures" where they cover most of their travels.  The decision to spend the money to build a barn was a difficult one to make and the process took over one year to complete. They would like to share some of the decisions needed for determining the type of barn to build, the location where to place the building, some engineering requirements for the grading, foundation and erection of the building and some do's and don'ts to consider in your process of building a new barn. youtube.com/@keithandwiadventures facebook.com/Keithandwi instagram.com/kiwiranch Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠Metal Barn Build videos - Keith and Wi Adventures YouTube Channel - ⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠ - ⁠Newsletter sign up⁠ - ⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠ - ⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode with the RVer in your life. Leave a review. ⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠ Episode Website ⁠⁠⁠https://weretherussos.com/metal-barn-for-rv/

Fitness experts Rod and Risa share insights on staying fit while RVing, emphasizing mindset, nutrition, hydration, and movement. They discuss tracking food intake and steps, strength training, and the power of accountability and community support. Their advice focuses on simplicity, enjoyment, and sustainability for a healthy RV lifestyle.