Episodios

  • 4. How Full-Time RVers Find Their People + Puking at Sea, Heat Waves & Hurricane Prep

    4. How Full-Time RVers Find Their People + Puking at Sea, Heat Waves & Hurricane Prep
    Apr 30 2025
    🎙️ Episode 4 – Florida Heat, Hurricane Drama & How RVers Make Friends The RV Trash Talk crew is back with updates from across the country — and the Atlantic — sharing their wild stories from recent travels, wild storage fails, hurricane season in the Keys, European adventures, and how to stay social (or not) in RV life. 🚐 In This Episode: 🌞 Catch Up on the Crew’s Whereabouts: Rob & Trish: Arizona’s blazing September heat, trips to New York and North Carolina, and now enjoying Sedona Jim & Amy: Moochdocking in NC, beach time in Savannah, and surviving three hurricanes in the Florida Keys Danny & Melissa: Backpacking Europe with kids, McDonald's in Switzerland ($54?!), and a snorkel trip that went way south 🤢 🌀 Hurricane Season Survival: What it’s really like RVing through hurricanes in Florida Must-know tip: Florida State Parks will evacuate all parks statewide — even if the storm isn’t hitting your area Pro prep talk: filling fresh tanks, securing slide toppers, and anchoring everything 📦 Storage Horror Story: $1,100 for “secured” storage that left their RV completely unlocked after a hurricane — including storage bays, door, and power cord swinging in the wind 😬 They took it back… and the storage place never even noticed 😆 🧳 Europe Adventures: London, Ireland (where everyone but Danny got sick), Normandy, and Switzerland Pro travel parenting: the kids backpacked with their own gear like champs Why European McDonald's slaps harder than ours (seriously) 🧰 RV Tech Talk: Rob’s Schwintek slideout repairs, miswired systems, and learning Lippert training courses (tip: use their free webinars!) Jim’s take on hands-on repairs vs. online training — and swapping “extend” with “retract” (oops) 🤝 How RVers Make Friends: The social side of full-time life: from isolation to instant besties Favorite tools: Nomad Near Me, rallies (Less Junk More Journey, RV Unplugged), and Thousand Trails repeat runs Pool bars, bingo nights, pickleball classes, and taco rides as meet-up gold 💬 Quote of the Episode: “We stole our house back... and they still haven’t called us.” (Yep, still waiting for that RV storage place to notice it’s missing.) Whether you’re braving hurricanes, dealing with slide-outs, or just trying to meet someone at the campground bar — this episode is all about the real, raw, ridiculous (and heartwarming) life on the road. 🎧 Hit play, raise a glass, and catch up with your favorite traveling crew. About your hosts: Danny and Melissa: We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/ Nomad Near Me: 4 Simple Lives Jim and Amy: We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/ Rob and Trish: We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads
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    41 m
  • 3. Must-Have RV Apps, Lessons Learned & Best Unexpected Adventures from the Road

    3. Must-Have RV Apps, Lessons Learned & Best Unexpected Adventures from the Road
    Apr 16 2025
    The RV Trash Talk crew is back with a laugh-filled update on their summer adventures, road mishaps, favorite apps, and all the Oh Boy moments you could ask for. Whether it’s getting sprayed by your own black tank, backing into sketchy gas stations, or finding surprisingly awesome bourbon tours — we’ve got stories you don’t want to miss. 🚐 In This Episode: 💬 Catch up with the crew: Rob & Trish (@Living Like Nomads) hit Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier, and the Washington coast Jim & Amy (@The Vagabonds) road trip through Mackinac Island, Michigan’s UP, and bourbon-trailin' in Kentucky 🥃 Danny & Melissa (@Four Simple Lives) explore Wisconsin beauty, Packers games, and the joy (and stench) of sewer disasters 😂 Real RV Life Moments: Danny’s “Black Tank Blowout” 💩 Gas station near-death clearance fail 😬 Tire pressure warning on a narrow shoulder 🧰 Gear Talk + Must-Haves: Best apps for RV navigation: RV Trip Wizard, Roadtrippers, RV Life, and Google Maps TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems): why you absolutely need one Roof checks and sealants: what to look for and when to jump on it 🌟 “Didn’t Expect It to Be Awesome” Moments: Wrigley Field magic ✨ Maker’s Mark distillery tour Jackson Hole’s adrenaline-pumping Via Ferrata climbing Unexpected love for humid, buggy Wisconsin (okay, love is maybe a stretch…) 🎧 Listen in for: Hilarious RV fails (black tank edition) Favorite travel stops and hidden gems Practical RV tips from certified techs Campground comedy and serious travel inspo Whether you’re full-timers, part-timers, or dreaming of the road, this episode delivers laughs, lessons, and a solid dose of reality. If you’ve ever lived the RV life, dreamed about it, or just want to laugh with folks who have, this is your show. About your hosts: Danny and Melissa: We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/ Jim and Amy: We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/ Rob and Trish: We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads
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    51 m
  • 2. RV Life Hacks, Favorite Gear & Why Backing Up Is a Marriage Test

    2. RV Life Hacks, Favorite Gear & Why Backing Up Is a Marriage Test
    Apr 16 2025

    In this jam-packed episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, your favorite road warriors are back — sharing drinks, stories, and straight-up real talk from the wild world of full-time RV life.

    🍷 What’s on tap this week?
    The crew kicks things off by cracking open some drinks and catching up from across the country — from Colorado Springs to Alabama to the outskirts of Chicago. Whether it’s box wine or craft whiskey, there’s always a story behind the bottle.

    🚐 Topics covered:

    • The art (and frustration) of backing in big rigs

    • Marriage-tested communication tactics (walkie talkies vs. yelling)

    • The one product each of us can’t live without on the road — from Starlink to fancy gloves to an air fryer MVP

    • RV upgrade talk — tankless water heaters, plush mattresses, and the elusive washer/dryer combo

    • Thousand Trails: how it’s saving our wallets (and sanity)

    • Tales from the field: our journey as certified RV techs, including Schwintek nightmares and stove removals

    🛠️ Pro tips from the road:

    • How to back in like a boss (without your partner threatening to leave you)

    • Why Starlink changed the game for full-time families

    • How to find and price Thousand Trails memberships (and what the fine print really means)

    💬 Quote of the episode:

    “It’s called GOAL – Get Out And Look. Because if you don’t trust your spouse 100%, you better trust your eyes.”

    If you’ve ever lived the RV life, dreamed about it, or just want to laugh with folks who have, this is your show.

    About your hosts:

    Danny and Melissa:

    We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

    Links:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

    Jim and Amy:

    We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between!

    Links:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/

    Rob and Trish:
    We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

    Links:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads

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    43 m
  • 1. Welcome to RV Trash Talk! Meet the Hosts + Our Funniest RV Stories

    1. Welcome to RV Trash Talk! Meet the Hosts + Our Funniest RV Stories
    Apr 16 2025

    Welcome to the debut episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, where the campfire’s always crackling and no RV story is off-limits. Your hosts — Danny & Melissa (4 Simple Lives), Rob & Trish (Living Like Nomads), and Jim & Amy (The Vagabondz) — are diving into all things RV life, from wild campground stories to the journey of becoming certified RV techs.

    In this kickoff episode, you'll:

    • Meet the full-time RVing crew and hear how it all started

    • Get tips and laughs about RV maintenance (including a toilet spray disaster 😬)

    • Hear tales of camp etiquette gone wrong, dog poop karma, fridge explosions, and surprise campsite neighbors

    • Laugh along with stories of lost steaks, RV dog crimes, and the chaos of recording videos in peace

    • Learn how this ragtag crew is kicking off their RV tech careers — and what it takes to turn a wrench and a dream into a paycheck

    If you’ve ever lived the RV life, dreamed about it, or just want to laugh with folks who have, this is your show.

    About your hosts:

    Danny and Melissa:

    We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

    Links:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

    Jim and Amy:

    We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between!

    Links:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/

    Rob and Trish:
    We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

    Links:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads

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    1 h y 6 m
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