Recovering stranded vehicles off-roading. Many who like to RV also like to take their vehicles off-road. That can create a lot of problems if you are not prepared. Having an RV, truck, car or any type of 4X4 towed from a remote location can be very expensive. It can also be very difficult to locate a stranded off-roader. That's where Southern Nevada Off Road Recovery comes in. SNORR was formed in 2017 to bridge the gap between off-road enthusiasts and traditional tow services. They are a non-pro...
Mar 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Wild RV stories! You won’t believe your ears when you hear the stories from Susan and Erich. If you are considering buying or upgrading your RV, these stories will make you want to thoroughly inspect everything. If you are just along for the ride, get ready to be entertained. Susan also reveals why she chose a certain name for her RV. Do you think you would continue to travel and live in your RV? After the podcast was recorded, they left the next day and Erich locked them out of the RV. Susan ha...
Mar 20, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It's a subject not many like to talk about. How to take care of the black and gray tanks on your RV to prevent problems. Problems like clogs, tank level indicators that don't work and how to avoid costly repairs. Dana and Robert of Daisy Fresh RV Flush Services join Jeff and Patti to discuss tips and information vital to your RV. They also throw in a funny story or two. How big is this problem? Dana and Robert are constantly busy! So if your RV is constipated or has a bad smell, you are doing so...
Mar 13, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Valuable tips for buying a fifth wheel! Learn from the best, if you’re considering getting into the RV world we give you tips on how to buy. Special guests Jimmy and Lisa Cox from “Find Us Camping,” join Jeff and Patti to talk about their 15 years of RV experience. Learn how to purchase and what to do after you buy. Hear about great places to go and how easy it is to make good friends while traveling. You can find and follow Jimmy and Lisa of “Find Us Camping” on Facebook, Instagram and their Yo...
Mar 06, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jeff & Patti meet and interview Barbara and Jim. They know a lot about RVing and you'll get the real scoop on what it's like buying a new or used RV motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel. Can you get more for your money buying used? In most cases the answer is yes. However, not always will you get a used RV with all the so-called "bugs" worked out of it. You'll hear how they experienced tornadoes, snow, rain, flooding and bears while traveling in their motorhome. Shop Amazon for our favorites! S...
Feb 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jeff and Patti's 26 year old daughter, McKenzie had a huge influence on their decision to travel around America in an RV. She still advises them about unique sights to see along the way. Hear her take on traveling both internationally and domestically as well as skiing the back country, sleeping under the stars on boulders and how to get more enjoyment out of our national parks. McKenzie also offers tips and ideas when it comes to planning an adventure. She's an aerospace engineer and is their o...
Feb 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
New places and new faces but be careful of new foods. Patti had a bathroom urgency after a new food. Jeff and Patti give you more ideas on where to go and what to do with your RV. What is the London Bridge doing in Arizona? Plus they introduce a new feature, "What is Your RV Story?" Everyone has a story, wait till you hear Kathy's story! Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti...
Feb 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join Jeff and Patti for one more podcast with Jim and Melinda Mantel as they discuss the benefits of buying a new or used RV. Jim and Melinda bought a used 2014 Newmar Bay Star, Jeff and Patti bought a new one. Who had more issues? Plus some of the unbelievably funny things that happened to Jim and Melinda. Wait until you hear Melinda's shower nightmare. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Foll...
Feb 06, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Traveling through America while living in an RV creates a whole new set of challenges. Jeff and Patti interview Jim and Melinda Mantel, who are also full time RVing. Jim was the morning dj on a Cleveland country radio station at the same time Jeff was doing mornings on Clevelands' WMMS classic rock station. They all talk of their experiences, the good, the bad, and the funny. Jim and Melinda's daughters give them a hilarious selfie blanket for Christmas. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Ro...
Jan 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How do Jim and Melinda Mantel feel about their decision to sell everything and live full time in an RV? Jeff and Patti sold their home and took off to see America in October of 2020. Six months later, their good friends Jim and Melinda Mantel did the same thing from North Carolina. Jeff and Patti met up with them at an RV park in Palm Springs, California. Hear about their adventures, plans and what they think about living and traveling in an RV. For years, Jeff and Jim were both morning personal...
Jan 23, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Jeff and Patti have been RV traveling for over 15 months. How does Patti really feel about RV life? Hear her take on everything. Jeff and Patti stay at a full hook up campground in Los Angeles on the beach for just $67 a night, Dockweiler State Beach RV Park. There is always something to do in this diverse city. Los Angeles has wonderful nightlife and fantastic music, great restaurants, miles of beaches, beautiful architecture, many museums. And how about pleasant weather year round. Shop Amazon...
Jan 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Think the damage Jeff and Patti did to their RV steps was bad, that they talked about in Episode 9? Bonnie and Ken Pharis tell you in their own words how they accidentally damaged their Class A Motorhome RV, $15,000 worth of damage! Also, Jeff and Patti talk about the awesome California campgrounds they stayed at on their route, including Rincon Parkway Campground, where Patti ended up in a dumpster after an almost perfect night. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when yo...
Jan 09, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
RV damage in wine country. After all Jeff and Patti have been through, the bad news is they accidentally damaged their RV steps. Smashed them pretty bad. It would take time to have the replacement parts mailed to them. The good news, they realized they were in California's Russian River wine country. A two night stay turned into three weeks. In this lifestyle, you have to be flexible to change. Plus, Jeff and Patti visit Avenue of the Giants, where they drove through a redwood tree. Shop Amazon ...
Jan 02, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Cruising down the Pacific Northwest coast is one of the most beautiful drives in the country, quaint coastal towns and the scenery is stunning. It is here on the Oregon coast that Jeff and Patti discover two mistakes they made. Patti lost valuable phone pictures and data. Also, why Jeff should have never removed the backseat seat of his jeep. Huge mistakes! What is “The Big Nasty?” We’ll tell you. Plus, how being a college football fan pays off in one of our campgrounds. Shop Amazon for our favo...
Dec 27, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
It helps to have reservations, however, by the time Jeff and Patti left Portland, Oregon, their route had changed. Forest fires diverted them from heading south to Lake Tahoe to instead making their way to the Pacific West Coast. They had so much fun winging it. In Tillamook, Oregon, they stayed at a Harvest Host, The Blue Heron French Cheese Company. And Jeff and Patti visited the Tillamook Cheese Creamery. Without a plan, they found some wonderful campgrounds, including an Oregon State Park ca...
Dec 20, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jeff & Patti's RV needed repairs in Nappanee, Indiana. After that they headed to Portland, Oregon. However, they were still waiting for an important recall fix on the rear axle. A Ford dealership in Torrington, Wyoming finally received the parts, called them and they made a special stop to have it serviced. But, they didn't do a good job. An hour and a half later, after they were back on the road, they once again had warning lights flashing on their dashboard instruments. About a thousand mi...
Dec 12, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jeff & Patti’s refrigerator on their new RV suddenly stopped working. They were in Colorado at the time and finding anyone to service it turned into a nightmare. Adding to that frustration, the temperature at the time was just over 100 degrees. Find out how they dealt with the issue as well as a leveling jack, that was leaking hydraulic fluid despite having once been repaired. Getting fast service for an RV today is a big concern for travelers. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking ...
Dec 05, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Badlands National Park is beautiful. Jeff & Patti tell you where to stay and what to do. What’s it like living and traveling in an RV? What if you need service? They bought a new RV thinking it would not need repairs, they were wrong. Because RV sales are booming it’s impossible to get fast service. If you own an RV, you know how a rough road can cause havoc. Jeff & Patti tell you what city has one of the worst roads. Patti’s sister visits and delivers a critical recall notice from Ford....
Nov 29, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What did Jeff & Patti spend on fuel and campsites for their first year of fulltime RV living? You’ll find out. What is the best state to register your vehicle? Jeff & Patti give you advice. Also, Arizona rocks! Jeff & Patti visit some of the State Parks and hike in the Superstition Mountains. The story goes, there is a lost goldmine nearby that could be worth millions. Discover where to stay in New Orleans. Jeff & Patti travel to Florida then up the east coast including Hilton He...
Nov 22, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
When Jeff & Patti started traveling and living in their RV, they started saying this a lot, “What was that noise?!” What could go wrong just driving through some rain?! Learn about great places to stay as you drive across America including where coyotes serenade you to sleep. Jeff & Patti are pleasantly surprised by Palm Springs, and you might want to stay there. If you do, a visit to Joshua Tree National Park is a must. Find out what famous rock band, was so impressed, they named an alb...
Nov 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
How Jeff and Patti got started living and traveling full-time RVing! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sell your home, buy an RV and live & travel full-time on the road? It’s been one year since Jeff and Patti took off. Find out who’s idea it was. Learn how they sold their furniture, plus plenty of other tips that they hope will shorten your learning curve if you ever want to do this. Join them each week for every new episode. The road hasn’t always been smooth. Jeff and Patti ...
Nov 08, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
