RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

For many, it's important to stay connected - even when we are in our RV in the middle of nowhere and there is no WiFi or a phone signal to take us online. Enter satellite Internet. It allows you to stay connected from just about anywhere you have access to the sky - with a catch or two that you need to consider. In this episode, Mike Wendland talks about the new satellite Internet system he has with the Zenmaster of full-time RVing - Campskunk. Among other things, Mike and Campskunk talk about: What is involved in getting a satellite system for the Internet for an RV If satellite Internet is easy to set up and use If satellite Internet delivers the same speed you get with a home network What doesn't work well with satellite Internet The costs of satellite Internet equipment How much access to monthly satellite Internet services can cost For photos and more how-to info on how we hooked up my system. go to https://rvlifestyle.com/adding-satellite-internet-to-an-rv/ Also in this episode, Mike is joined by his wife, Jennifer, to answer listener questions, he talks about Acadia National Park in Maine and why it should be on your RV bucket destination list, tells you about three great apps to edit photos on your smartphone or tablet, and a lot more! [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #43 July 8, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Checking In From Maine The show begins with Jennifer and Mike Wendland checking in from Rockport, Maine, with an update on their current trip and a preview of things to come for the rest of the episode. [spp-timestamp time="2:10"] Listener Question: How Can I Find Parts for My RV Awning? Listener Bob asks about his RV awning and how to find parts for it. With not a ton of details to go on, Mike provides some possible ways to find the parts. [spp-timestamp time="5:34"] Listener Question: What Can You Tell Me About Battery Life in a Small RV? Listener Terry says she is considering purchase of a Roadtrek Zion and has a question about battery life. [spp-timestamp time="8:30"] Listener Question: Does My Refrigerator Always Have to Be Perfectly Level? Listener Marty asks about the importance of keeping a refrigerator level while RVing in his new unit, like when stopping for shopping or dinner. It used to be critical on older units. But most new RVs, being perfectly level is no longer a requirement. [spp-timestamp time="10:53"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. [spp-player] RV News of the Week: Maine National Park Battle, Two RV-Related Deaths Voters Block Proposed 150,000-Acre Park in Maine: Controversy over a proposed national park in Maine's North Woods continues after voters in adjoining communities rejected referendums that would have been a major step in creating the 150,000-acre park. Those in favor said it would have provided a much-needed boost to the area's economy, while those opposed don't like the idea of so much involvement from the federal government in managing what happens in their area. Proponents say the votes are a setback, but that the issue is not quite dead. (Read more) [spp-timestamp time="17:34"] Woman Dies After RV Runs Her Over: A woman was hit and died while helping direct a Type A RV driven by her husband into a truck s...

Small house, big yard. It's one of our favorite sayings here at Roadtreking and for good reason: It perfectly sums up what we love most about our RV lifestyle. "Small house," of course, refers to our Type B (small) motorhome and the "big yard" is, well, wherever we want it to be. The whole of North America. That's why we know a Type B is the perfect kind of motorhome for us. In this episode of Roadtreking, however, we go beyond a cool slogan to delve into specifics about what we took into consideration when getting into RVing. Among other things, we talk about: The flexibility in travel offered by a smaller RV The maneuverability/ease of driving If Type B's are more fuel efficient (hint: they are) How a Type B can be parked and used when NOT on the road What style of RVer would most likely find a Type B suitable The benefits of setting up camp when traveling in a Type B Who shouldn't get a Type B Also in this episode, Roadtreking also brings you news about the busy summer travel season, the latest on gas prices, shark attacks on the rise at a popular RV destination, travel tech tips and more! [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #42 July 1, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: On the Way to Maine The show begins with Jennifer joining Mike to talk about their next RVing adventure to the East Coast. [spp-timestamp time="2:37"] Listener Question: How Can I Use the Internet While Full-Time RVing? Listener Brittany wants to know how she can keep in touch with her friends, family and rest of the world using the Internet while full-time RVing. Mike and Jennifer share how they do it with specifics about the equipment they have tested and plan to test. [spp-timestamp time="3:42"] Listener Question: Am I Seeing More Blown Tire Treads On The Road? Listener Boyce asks about finding a seemingly excessive amount of blown truck-trailer treads in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Mike and Jennifer share info on the serious highway danger that Mike has written about before here: https://rvlifestyle.com/blown-truck-tires-serous-highway-hazard/ Keep in mind that debris littering the highways and interstates of  North America causes over 25,000 accidents and at least 100 deaths each year in the United States and Canada. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that blown tire pieces are the number one road debris. Tire safety experts say this is the worst time of year, when high temperatures cause the most stress on tires. That means - aside from the fact not much seems to be done to curtail the problem of all this debris cluttering our roads - you need to be careful out there and stay alert. [spp-timestamp time="8:50"] Listener Question: How Well is Your Redesigned AC Working? Listener Kevin asks about the performance of Mike and Jennifer's RV air conditioner - specifically, how well it is working. The AC on their Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL is not on the roof as in most RVs, but has been moved underneath the vehicle. Mike and Jennifer share their experience. [spp-timestamp time="12:50"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. [spp-player] RV News of the Week: On the Rise - Park Attendance, Shark Attacks, and RV Rentals Big Things Expected at National Parks This Weekend: Attendance at ...

When people started camping in their vehicles in the early 1900s, they really had one goal: to open up the world. They just wanted to see what they could see and even the most primitive RVing allowed that to happen. At some point, however, things changed. It became as important to take as much of your home with you when trying to, in fact, get away from home. Things like full hookups became a necessity. As such, the number of possible RV destinations seemed limited, the original intent of RVing somewhat lost. But no more. New technology such as lithium-ion batteries that recharge themselves and solar panels that convert the sun's energy to power for RVs are returning the RV lifestyle to its original intent, giving RVers a whole new world to once again explore - AND allowing for comforts like air-conditioning in the middle of the desert. It's the best of both worlds - new and old. Jennifer and I experienced this during our recent 15-state journey to the western United States. We plugged in exactly twice during almost two months of travel. We talk about what it was like on this week's Roadtreking podcast. We also have a special announcement about the availability of such features on Roadtrek motorhomes. Also on this episode, we talk to Paul Ulreich, Verizon's "Uber User," about headsets and portable speakers; we answer a bunch of listener questions' and we get an Off the Beaten Path report about Maryland's coast and a lot more! [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #41, June 24, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Roadtrek Announces Availability of Alt-Energy Packages The show begins with Jennifer joining Mike from their Michigan home after a 15-state journey across the country in their RV. Jennifer raves about how energy independent they are thanks to the electrical system in their Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL. You can read Mike's blog post about it here: https://rvlifestyle.com/rv-trip-report-im-energy-independent-and-can-go-where-i-want/  [spp-timestamp time="1:53"] Mike also announces that Roadtrek is rolling out lithium-ion batteries and new solar packages that will allow extended off-the-grid camping capabilities https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtreking/permalink/477258052433179/ [spp-timestamp time="9:46"] Listener Question: Can You Help Me Solve an RV Refrigerator Problem? Listener Larry asks about running an RV refrigerator on DC versus AC power. He has an efficiency problem on DC and Mike suggests a simple fix that can is demonstrated in the linked video and the stream of our Roadtreking Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtreking/permalink/457873987704919/ [spp-timestamp time="13:03"] Listener Question: Any Suggestions for Continuing Piano Lessons While RVing? Listener Randy is learning to play the piano and wants to take along a keyboard and stay in touch with his instructor. Mike and Jennifer offer up some suggestions. [spp-timestamp time="17:14"] Listener Question: Can You Help Me Boondock Along the Pacific Coast? A listener wants to boondock on the Pacific coast for up to a month at a time. We suggest where to check - Boondockers Welcome https://www.boondockerswelcome.com/affiliate/3774 [spp-timestamp time="20:27"] Listener Comment: Another Place Bans Overnight RV Parking Listener Paul notes another place that has banned overnight parking for RVs. [spp-timestamp time="21:59"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel,

In this episode we talk about what you need to know about boondocking in your RV. [spp-player] Live from the "Roadtreking Montana Boondocking in the Beartooth Mountains Photo Safari," we discuss the ins and outs of RV boondocking. We interview RT Campskunk, the Zenmaster of RV boondocking, who tells us the lessons he's learned from six months of fluttering in a small Class B motorhome, most of it off the grid in wilderness areas. Among other things, he talks about: Black and grey water management Battery conservation Camping in the wilderness Wildlife precautions How important it is to keep a clean campsite [spp-player] Answering a listener question, Mike and Campskunk talk about their experience of test piloting a revolutionary power system for RVs that utilizes lithium batteries. Mike also interviews a recently retired couple who sold their house one day and the next, took off on what will be a multiyear full-time RV lifestyle. And in the Bucket List destination of the week, Mike is joined by award winning photographer Merv Coleman to discuss the amazing natural beauty and RV friendly community of Red Lodge, Montana [spp-player] Please Subscribe and Give Us a Rating and Review! Many listeners are asking how they can subscribe, review and rate the Roadtreking Podcast on iTunes. With a new podcast like this, those reviews and ratings are really important to be able to show well in the iTunes listings. So if you can, I’d sure appreciate it if you’d subscribe and leave me your review. Here’s how: First, open up the iTunes app on your computer or mobile device. Click on Podcasts up on the top > From the iTunes Podcasts page, use the “Search Store” field up at the top right corner of the page. Type in Mike Wendland or Roadtreking RV Podcast. > Click on the logo image of the Roadtreking RV Podcast on the search return page > From there (see photo above), you can… 1) Subscribe 2) Choose and Click on a star (1-5) that reflects your rating. Five stars means you really like it, one star not so much. 3) Leave a written review. Thanks to all for the kind reviews we’ve received so far. That got us noticed by Apple/iTunes as “New and Noteworthy.” I appreciate every review! And remember, you can appear in future episodes. Ask a question or voice your comments about RV topics by clicking the Leave Voicemail tab on the right side of this page here at Roadtreking.com. You can then use the microphone on your computer to record your words. [spp-player]

Our trip west could have turned out much different were it not for the technology that makes RVs like ours energy self sufficient - the kind of tech that provides a look into the future of Class B RVing. We can boondock pretty much anywhere, anytime. Case in Point: We didn't have a reservation for one of the campgrounds near Grand Canyon and would've been stuck waiting forever to get one instead of enjoying everything this amazing landmark has to offer. But with a Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL from the Roadtrek factory that uses the latest and greatest technology, no room in the campground meant no problem for us. We just found an "off-the-grid" place in a nearby national forest - free, by the way - and set up camp. We had all the power we needed, and then some. In fact, we later moved on to Zion National Park - the place where we recorded this episode of the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast - and though we were in a National Park campground, the lack of electric hookups there was no big deal for us because we have the ability to bring our own power, thanks to a rooftop full of solar panels and a bank of high-energy, fast-charging and high-efficiency lithium-ion batteries. You should have seen my fellow campers scratch their heads over how I made my fresh-brewed coffee every morning and how we had enough battery power to run our air conditioner all afternoon the day the temperature soared to triple digits. Boondocking like we so often do is exactly the kind of thing Roadtrek President Jim Hammill says represents the future of Class B RVing. He is the featured guest on this week's podcast and talked to me before we headed west about the future of the Class B small motorhome lifestyle. Among other things, Jim and I discuss: Why the Class B RV market is booming The role technology has in the boom How  changing RVing demographics help shape the market How technology like solar power is allowing people to find and camp in more places How lithium-ion batteries will change the RV industry Why you may someday never even need to take a power cord with you RVing Why you may never have to deal with dead batteries at some point Some of the new features that will be available on next model year Roadtreks If green RVing products like solar-powered ovens are actually viable alternatives to the way things have always been done Also on this week's episode we talk traveling with pets, recommend travel apps, have news about U.S. National Parks and another anti-RV law, and have a big announcement about a big Roadtreking event set for August. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #38, June 3, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Checking in from Zion National Park in Utah Mike and Jennifer Wendland begin the show by bringing us up to speed on where they are in there tour of the western part of the United States. Listener Question: Is It Possible to RV Solo With a Dog? Listener Judy asks about traveling in an RV with a dog while alone. Mike and Jennifer talk about the challenges it does present - and also about how rewarding it can be to share RVing experiences with your favorite pet. Listener Question: Best Navigation Apps? A listener asks about what navigation apps Mike and Jennifer use while RVing around North America Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV,

If you listen closely to this week's Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast, you can hear birds chirping in the background, a light breeze blowing, and our dog Tai playing around camp. It may not seem like a big deal but it is, especially after what happened to us just a week ago. That's when our RV was illegally entered and ransacked by thieves who took a lot of our stuff. Of course, dealing with that was an unexpected speed bump in our journey to get where we are as we recorded this week's podcast - the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Though the burglary and theft is still very much on our minds as we deal with replacing stuff and dealing with insurance, we are delighted to be in the west again. Speaking of our journey here, we took Route 66 for a good part of the way, breaking off near Albuquerque to head southwest to Tucson, where I picked up a satellite Internet system for our RV. As you read this and listen to this report, we're headed back north again, in Flagstaff, Ariz., right back on Route 66. On this episode of the Roadtreking podcast, we talk to two groups of people we didn't plan to meet: a bunch of travelers from outside the United States and an outdoor adventure group of RVers who call themselves the Sisters on the Fly and have three rules: no men, no children, no dogs. That, plus listener questions, the latest RV news, traveling tech and a great RV bucket destination list- all on this week's Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast! [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #37, May 27, 2015, of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Following Up From An RV Burglary Laundrymat sign at the campground near Tucson Mike and Jennifer Wendland check in from the road to give an update on how - following last week's burglary just outside St. Louis - they have quickly been able to get back on track with their extensive travel plans west. They thank everyone for the tremendous amount of support received and provide an update on what - if anything - the insurance companies involved are doing and also some more detail on how the actual break-in may have occurred. Listener Questions: Why Do I Need a Mobile WiFi Hot Spot Device If I Have a Smartphone? A listener asks a very good question about why anyone would consider a separate WiFi hot spot device like Verizon's JetPack if they have a smartphone that can "double" as a WiFi hot spot device. Mike answers why it's not exactly apples-to-apples. Listener Feedback: Why Did You Get An Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL? Our Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL Listener Jeff asks why we went with a Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL and asks specifically about the robustness of the electric system. Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. [spp-player] RV News of the Week: Flooding in Oklahoma and Texas; Bear Attack in Colorado.; Fire at RV lot in Florida Massive Flooding in Oklahoma and Texas: Torrential flooding caused millions in damages, destroyed homes, and caused at least three deaths during the Memorial Day weekend. (Read more) Bear Attack Serves as Warning: Two men who appear to have been homeless and illegally camping near the Durango Tech Center in Colorado were transported to a local medical center last Saturday after being bitten by a bear.

Seven minutes is all it took for our RV to be burglarized, to lose $12,000 and counting worth of equipment - just about everything of value inside the motorhome except the dog.

Bear attacks and bad weather are making headlines all over the place and you definitely do NOT want any future headlines like that involving you on your RVing adventures! That's why for this episode of the Roadtreking RV podcast we talk all about these two big potential pitfalls of RVing. We start by addressing what people are doing wrong when it comes to bears, including getting too close to take pictures. We have a report from the National Park Service about how to enjoy bears without any trouble. The majority of the show, however, is dedicated to dealing with bad weather, which is especially timely for the spring season. Mark Polk, of RV Education 101, joins Mike to talk about the dangers of severe weather and RVing. Among other things, they discuss: How to drive when you suddenly encounter heavy winds What safety equipment you should condider installing on your motorhome or the towing system for your travel trailer Why an RV is no match for strong winds Why you should not stay in the RV when a dangerous storm is approaching The most common mistakes RVers make when encountering sever weather The first question you should ask when checking into an RV park or campground If storm-chasing TV shows are helpful or harmful when it comes to educating people about severe weather We also talk tech tips and food storage while RVing on episode 35 of the Roadtreking RV podcast! [spp-player] Complete shownotes for episode 35 of the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast: First Things First: Weak Signal..HELP!! Jennifer and Mike kick off the show by answering a Roadtreking listener question from Joe Bunch about boosting mobile device signals. Mike provides some details about what he uses: the Wilson Sleek $115 from Amazon. To see it in operation check out https://rvlifestyle.com/adding-a-cell-phone-booster-for-my-on-the-road-rving/ Listener Question: Best Way to Properly Store Pre-Made Food in the Freezer? Jennifer had lots of great comments and some questions about the make-ahead recipes she has shared on the blog, notably Salsa Chicken and Vegetable Lasagna. Joni from Reno asks specifically about the best way to store lasagna in a freezer. [spp-player] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. RV News of the Week: All About Bear Attacks and Bad Weather Bear Attacks – A camper was killed over the weekend by a black bear in British Columbia, Canada. The man and his fiancee were camping in a small campground at the Parsnip River near Mackenzie, British Columbia. It appears the man killed was sleeping by a firepit and, after the overnight bear attack, was discovered the next morning by the fiancee who had been sleeping nearby in the couple's RV. The bear was found and killed. (Read more) Meanwhile, at least two videos have been circulating showing what some say are charging, overly aggressive bears. One was in Yellowstone National Park and shows a mother black bear and her three cubs trapped on a highway bridge by camper-touting tourists. She and the cubs are noticeable stressed, unable to easily escape off the bridge. Tourists were way too close.  http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/watch-tourists-run-bears-yellowstone-national-park-n356516 The other incident actually happened last summer in Canada but was getting lots o...

Everyone knows there as so many great things about the RV lifestyle, but there is one thing particularly not-so-great: it can be downright unhealthy. Of course, there are good reasons - it takes effort to make healthy foods and avoid stopping for a quick snack or fast food meal and even more effort to stay fit. After all, who wants to work so much or be uncomfortable when you are supposed to be most comfortable - while RVing? Too bad say the guests on this week's episode of the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast - Stefany and James Adinaro of TheFitRV.com - who say you're going to have to suck it up if you want to live long enough to truly enjoy everything that RVing has to offer. The payoff for being fit and healthy? Being able to RV into your 90s! [spp-player] Among other things, Stef and James talk with Roadtreking about: How the RV Lifestyle is terribly unhealthy for so many people [spp-tweet "While on the road you can not eat as if every day is a vacation"] Walking isn't enough or a good enough exercise for most people You must exercise 150 minutes of moderate cardio exercise each week. If you don't sweat, you are NOT working out You need two to three full body sytrength workouts every week You can be healthy and fit and active into your 80s and 90s IF you exercise and eat right What to eat every day to lose weight or keep from gaining weight The perfect exercise equipment to take with you that doesn't take up much room How to incorporate exercise as part of your RV adventures through active outdoor activities The perfect workout to start your exercise regimen [spp-tweet "Stop driving every two hours and get out and move around for 10-15 minutes"] [spp-tweet "Don't eat when driving, have snacks only when you stop and snack on healthy things like fruit. Popcorn (unbuttered) isn't a bad snack!"] This episode also features tons of great listener questions addressing everything from diesel fuel and packing clothes to upcoming Roadtreking trips, a great Off-The-Beaten-Path report from Utah, RV traveling tech tips, and more! [spp-player] Complete shownotes for episode 33 of the Roadtreking RV Lifestyle podcast Ticks: A Tick Removal Tool Jennifer says it's time to protect our pets against ticks, noting that Tai had one this week. The vet they take Tai to said dogs should be on tick medication all year around. Mike says he bought a tick extraction tool called the Tick Key that he will keep in the RV this season (a little over $7 on Amazon). To read about how to remove ticks  check out this post from the blog - https://rvlifestyle.com/protect-your-pets-against-ticks/ Listener Question: Can You Help an RV Newbie Out? A listener named Tony, who says he is a newbie to the RV scene and about to get his first RV, has lots of questions, especially about how he can camp year-round. Question: Is It Hard to Find Diesel Fuel for RVs? A Roadtreking.com blog reader named Burt asks about the availability of diesel fuel, noting that he has heard it is hard to find. We put that idea to rest, even sharing the Road Ninja app (www.roadninja.com/) that lets you quickly find diesel stations around you. Question: Can You Help Me Pack All These Clothes Better? Medium eBags (that's what we use). They come in sets of three, in different colors Listener Brenda says she has heard us talk about some bags we use for packing our clothes. We tell her about eBags Packing Cubes. We each have the large bags, which come in a set of three.  They also come in different colors. Mike has blue, Jennifer red. Here's a link for them at Amazon - http://amzn.to/1uf7Bfw .We also direct her to this video Jen did on how we pack them. https://rvlifestyle.com/ebags-the-best-way-to-pack-and-carry-your-clothes/ [spp-player] Question: I'm Ready to Cut the Cord  (I Think)...HELP! We have an email from Roger who asks about cutting the cord - using one phone for home and one for RVing - and wants to know what is involved.

As winter loses its grip over the country, RV season is here and in this episode of the Roadtreking RV Podcast we talk about the many different trends that are driving the industry and, in particular, why small motorhomes are so hot right now. We also have a great Off-the-Beaten-Path Report from Billy Cochrane this week on a truly unique cemetery he found for us in rural Alabama. And we have lots of RV news, traveling tech tips and reader comments and questions. [spp-player] Here are the shownotes: Reader Questions and Comments Bob, from Maine, asks about undercoating to prevent rust on his Class B RV, particularly in northern states where they use a lot of salt on the roads. We recommend a company called Krown for rust proofing, Check out their website at http://krown.com Listener Mike asks a question about tire pressure on his RV. I share how the suggested pressure for his unit (a Roadtrek 190 on the Chevy chassis) is 50 psi for the front, and 80 0si for the back. All RVs should have a sticker mounted just inside the driver’s side door that list the ratings for tire pressure. Don’t mess with the back one. If it says 80, leave it there as that is calculated based on the weight that an RV carries at the back of the vehicle. The front tire number can be adjusted up to about 65psi. Experiment a bit, in 5 psi increments. Never go below the rating on the door. Generally, the closer you are to that front rating on the door sticker, the smoother the ride will be. Here’s a suggested tire pressure guide for RVers - http://www.goodyearrvtires.com/tire-inflation-loading.aspx. And here’s one that offers a different approach using the maximum numbers stamped on the sidewall of the tires. http://www.thefitrv.com/rv-tips/how-to-set-the-tire-pressure-in-your-rv/ Our friends Chris and Jim Guld - the "Geeks on Tour" couple - commented on our recent podcast episode about the differences between an Android and Apple smartphone or tablet. They noted that while most apps now run on each platform, they often operate very differently. They also invited us to join them in their weekly "What Does This Button Do?"  program seen live  every Sunday at 2 PM EST [spp-player] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dead of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel, complete with full tanks of fuel and propane. After a complete orientation with their staff on your new RV, you can take delivery and set out for home. Dan the Van Man gives the week's specials on the podcast. RV News of the Week: There's a sure sign of Spring - Glacier National Park is starting to open for the new season (Read More) Maybe because of the TV servies Breaking Bad but more and more drug dealers seem tousing RVs as their base of operations. In Maryland, police made a pretty big bust involving an RV (Read More) Elgin Ill. RVers are starting a petition drive to get the city to allow RVs to be kept on private property (Read More) Traveling Tech Tip: Don’t run out of power for your gadgets while on the road. Power. We all need more of it. I used to run out of juice about 4 p.m. most days on my iPhone. About an hour later, the tablet died. No longer. I carry back-up. That’s because with so many of us using smartphones and tablets all day long and more and more USB devices becoming “necessities” for daily life, the standard batteries that accompany our gadgets just don’t cut it for all-day use. I talk about why I always carry the Mophie Powerstation Duo External 12000 mAh Battery.