Traveling is awesome, especially if you don’t have to worry about finances. But traveling can also provide opportunities to earn a living while exploring breathtaking landscapes. In this episode, we explore how to find cool jobs work camping with our guests Jody and Luke Duquette from workamper.com. Learn how to use their website to blend work and travel, creating a life of freedom and fulfillment. Whether you're a seasoned work camper or just starting to consider this lifestyle, this podcast is...
May 21, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In this episode we discuss our 10 amazing places you should consider visiting this summer! We visited them last year and they have our seal of approval. They can be your awesome adventures too. If you’re itching to get out and explore new destinations, whether it’s a coastal getaway, an adventure into Canada, or a National Park, we've got you covered with some fantastic options. So, pack your bags and stock up your rig, and get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure! We also invite you to c...
May 14, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Joining us on the podcast is Patti's twin sister, who shares her own perspective on this unconventional lifestyle choice. In this podcast, we explore the pros and cons of this lifestyle choice, including the financial benefits and the challenges of downsizing and adjusting to life on the road. One of the biggest factors in this decision is the strength of your relationships. We dive into how important it is to have strong connections with your spouse, partner or significant other before living a...
May 07, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Do We Love it or Hate it? Welcome to our podcast where we'll be sharing our experiences of owning our new Class A RV motorhome for a year! In April of 2022 we bought a new Newmar Kountry Star motorhome. We're excited to share with you all the things we love about our class A motorhome, as well as some of the things we don’t like about it. One of the things we absolutely love about our Class A RV is the luxury it provides us with. The spaciousness, the comfortable bed, and the full kitchen have m...
Apr 30, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Join us on an epic journey through the stunning landscapes of Utah, as we explore the red rocks of Monument Valley and the natural arches of Arches National Park. But our adventure doesn't stop there! Along the way, we'll encounter unexpected challenges, including getting snowed out in Colorado. But fear not, because we've got a secret weapon in our back pocket: the power of rock music. Listen to discover how a certain rock song can help you save big bucks on your next grocery store trip. With i...
Apr 23, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Our travels have taken us to Monument Valley, Utah where we are doing this podcast. You might want to consider this area for your bucket list. The scenery is beautiful and very unique. In this podcast, we take a reflective look at our RV travels and share some of the lessons we learned along the way. From taking more time to research RVs to getting special rewards cards that save you money. We discuss the challenges that come with life on the road including unexpected break downs. But it's not a...
Apr 16, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 76
We’ve been traveling fulltime in our RV for almost 3 years, and we’ve seen and learned a lot. That is why we have put together our top 10 complaints. Traveling in an RV can be an amazing experience, offering the freedom to explore new places and the comfort of having your own home on wheels. However, there are also some downsides that come with RVing that many people don't talk about. This podcast is about 10 things we do not like about traveling in an RV. Many of these are attributed to inexper...
Apr 09, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 75
We are keeping up with the Mantel's. Patti and I catch up with our good friends Jim and Melinda Mantel who live and travel full time in their RV. They have been on episodes 12, 13, 14 and 50. They’re about to celebrate their two-year anniversary of being on the road and just completed a trip from Arizona in the southwest to Florida in the southeast. They are always very entertaining and informative! Find out about the cool sights they’ve seen and some of the great campgrounds they stayed at. Jim...
Apr 02, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 74
RV bedroom must haves! If you're someone who loves hitting the road and exploring new destinations in your RV, then you know how important it is to have a comfortable and cozy bedroom to come back to at the end of a long day. From bedding to lighting and everything in between, we've rounded up 12 must-have accessories that will take your RV bedroom to the next level. Tune in to discover the best ways to make your space feel like home, no matter where your travels take you! We have a rule, everyo...
Mar 26, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Traveling Robert is our special guest. Thousands who travel especially with RV’s adore him. Just as many live vicariously through him as well. His creative and unique style of documenting his travels with videos entertain over a quarter of a million followers on his YouTube channel. Listen as we talk with Traveling Robert about the funny place we met him, his recent mishap while hiking, the music he makes, favorite places, future plans and much more. You’ll be captivated by Traveling Robert’s pa...
Mar 19, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In this episode, we're chatting with RV Boot Camp instructor, Kevin Vaughn. He gives you great advice! RV Boot Camp is a training school for your vehicle. We discuss the challenges of dealing with inadequate RV warranties. And we ask, is a 1 year RV warranty enough? Many are complaining about the frustration of expensive and overcrowded campgrounds in Florida. How far ahead should you book a site? Plus, if you buy a new RV, be on the watch for THIS not-so-pleasant surprise with your black tank. ...
Mar 12, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 71
What happens when you take a walk in the RV park after dark and see 3 people frantically searching RV sites for their lost RV pet? Patti tells the story of a loveable RV pet that got loose and tried to outsmart everyone. We also talk about a couple of great memories from Las Vegas including a guy walking down the strip with a bottle of liquor in one hand and a margarita in the other. We walked into the MGM Grand and memories came back from a star studded event we attended there! Plus why we have...
Mar 05, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 70
It doesn’t matter if you are a fulltime RVer or someone getting ready for the new camping season, we give you ideas about how your RV travels can be a more pleasurable experience with these 10 beneficial RV essentials. These items either help us maintain our RV, make working and doing business on the road easier, improve meals and time spent cooking, as well as boosting your level of comfort. The list also includes a couple of “wish list” items. These could be options to consider when buying an ...
Feb 26, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Meet Jimi and Sandi Falin. Rolling with success, their story is remarkable. They live and travel in an RV with their three children. What’s even more remarkable is that they have created a very popular YouTube channel called, “Try N Something New.” They have almost, 500,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 630,000 on TikTok. You will hear them tell their story about how they started and how they became so successful. This adventurous couple discuss how they built their brand, their popular websit...
Feb 19, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 68
We are Rocking the RV Life in Las Vegas with some big decisions ahead of us. Do we head north or south? Glacier National Park in Montana or Big Bend National Park in Texas? Jackson Hole or Key West? We also talk about some of the things we see in Vegas RV parks. Because it’s expensive doesn’t mean it’s good. Patti recounts the mouse mystery and we tell you the secret to keep them away. What does Pink Floyd and pollen have in common? Nothing, but we have stories about both! Check out our website ...
Feb 12, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 67
What is the secret to cooking good food in your RV? Listen as our guests Jeff & Steff from the YouTube channel, “Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure,” share their formula for fast and tasty meals. Most agree that counter and storage space is limited in RVs so having the right kitchen gadgets is important. Find out about a multi-purpose appliance that works great, saves time and counter space. Also, Jeff and Patti ask Jeff & Steff about the Berkey water filter system. Is it worth the h...
Feb 05, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 66
In this podcast we talk about our decision to suddenly change our plans. Most people who travel in an RV have a certain route or destination and they stick to it. The beauty of RVing means most of the time you can change that. It doesn’t matter what the reason is. Perhaps it’s the weather, the campground, the view, the neighbors, or you just need something different. In our case, listen to find out why we, on the spur of the moment, changed our plans. You also get a front row seat to everything ...
Jan 29, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 65
How do you find the best and most reliable information about traveling as well as living fulltime in an RV? In this case, it was several sites down from us in the same RV park!! Our guests this week are bestselling authors Marc and Julie Bennett of RV Love. They’ve written two books about RVing. Living the RV Life: Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road and RV Hacks: 400+ Ways to Make Life on the Road Easier, Safer, and More Fun! Both are available on their popular website, rvlove.com. Marc and...
Jan 22, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 64
What is the best time and place to buy your new RV financially? Can you go to an RV Show and leave with an exceptional deal on an RV? Get the answers from our special guest, Frank Wyzywany, Midwest Sales Manager of Tiffin Motorhomes. The Tiffin brand is known for their quality. Frank also updates us on the current market conditions for RVs as well as what is the biggest seller in the popular Tiffin motorhome lineup. Frank gives you plenty of insight into the newly designed Tiffin Zephyr that off...
Jan 15, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 63
This podcast is shorter than normal due to our appearance at the RV Supershow in Cleveland. But it still packs a punch with good information, including new RV statistics and much more. Also, more and more RV owners are winter camping. In a recent survey, most RVers said they want more cold weather capabilities from manufacturers. We talk about ways to endure a very cold night and how skiers are using B Vans to stay near ski resorts. For those of you who have stored your RV for the winter and tho...
Jan 08, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Since 2022 is in the rearview mirror, we share what it cost us to stay in campgrounds. You will be surprised at our nightly average figure. We also explain how we keep campsite and RV park expenditures low. Fuel has been a big challenge. We share how we’ve adapted to lower the cost. In episode 38 we advise using discount fuel cards to help save on diesel and DEF. Find out how many miles we covered too. What were our favorite destinations in 2022? Where was the best hiking? We answer those questi...
Jan 01, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Jeff and I met YouTube couple Jeff & Steff from, “Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.” (2 ff's) As fulltime RVers, we are members of RVillage, an online fun and friendly community of RVers. That’s how we originally met Jeff & Steff. Eventually we ended up staying in the same RV park, which led us to meeting in person. Jeff & Steff live and travel fulltime in their RV and tell some great stories about their travels. To them, size matters! Listen as they talk about upgrading to a b...
Dec 25, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Want to hear about our top 10 favorite RV campgrounds in 2022? Patti and I stayed at 91 different RV camping sites, including State Parks, Harvest Hosts, Cracker Barrels, store parking lots and even a condo parking lot. In this podcast episode we tell you our top 10 favorite RV campgrounds, where they are, and why we liked them so much. We interviewed 2 of our favorite campgrounds in previous podcasts: Hearthside Grove Lake Erie, Geneva on the Lake, Ohio: https://rockingthervlife.com/41-beautifu...
Dec 18, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Arriving at an RV park in the dark usually means much more work getting into a camping site. It also increases the chances of damaging your rig or the park’s facilities. As we were helping a late arrival into a spot, a neighbor turned on her security lights and came outside to help. It was Lisa Hall. She is a solo traveler and no stranger to RVing. She’s been on the road by herself for almost 5 years and has great stories to tell. Listen as she gives you important information from her experience...
Dec 11, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 58
RV dog, fire, fudge, and a buffoon! We catch up with emails we received from RV travelers. Featuring traveling with a dog (Mark and Mirto), different places to stay, a must tour in San Francisco, an RV fire, the best chocolate, and a buffoon that botched a sewer connection. Plus, lots more. How does your dog handle traveling in an RV? Have an RV story to tell? Contact us: https://rockingthervlife.com/contact-us/ For more RVing stories and tips, subscribe to Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts ...
Dec 04, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Buying a brand new RV is an exciting and fun experience. However, for one man it was a rough road. We introduce you to Danny from Los Angeles, who tells you what he, and his wife, PJ, had to endure to get a brand new RV. Three of them were flawed and one was accidently wrecked. But, the dealer stepped up and Danny got his new motorhome that he and his family thoroughly enjoy. Patti and I also give you an important tip about why you should fill your water tank when you arrive at an RV campsite or...
Nov 27, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 56
On Thursday November 8th, 2018, the most destructive wildfire in California's history occurred in Northern California’s Butte County. Within 4 hours, the towns of Paradise and Concow were almost completely destroyed by the catastrophic wildfire. Over 85 people lost their lives. 18,000 structures burned to the ground. Jeff and Patti met Scott and Lynn Taylor, at an RV resort in Palm Springs, California. For 25 years Scott and Lynn lived in Paradise, California and tell their story about how they ...
Nov 20, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Jill Sirianni, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast, joins us to talk about ways to save money and increase your income. It doesn’t matter if you live and travel in an RV or own a home. If high prices at the fuel pump and the grocery store are squeezing your budget, these solutions can help to save money. Would you like to earn more money? Jill also talks about side hustles. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop A...
Nov 13, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 54
There are many great events that take place around our country that are perfect for RVers as well as any traveler. In this episode we give you a list of 5 of the big events we think are easy to get to and are very fun. We advise you to book your campground early for these events. 1. The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. January 21st to the 29th, 2023. 2. The Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show. February 16th in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 3. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Tuesday February 2...
Nov 06, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Ed Pardi and his wife Shirley Diamond started RVing four years ago when Ed was 79!! Ed started his very successful career in the car industry in his early 20's, then moved up to selling airplanes. Eventually he started his own company selling high end airplanes and jets. Yes, he piloted all of them. He flew all over the world and flew over everything from place to place. After Ed retired, he decided to travel in an RV to see all the places on the ground he missed. Listen as Ed describes what he ...
Oct 30, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 52
