This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: Eric and Alexis talk about the FMCA Rally. From its beginning, FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) has been centered on bringing people together. To make friends. Learn about their RVs. Travel to parts unknown. Have fun. While much has changed since those early days, FMCA continues to unite RV enthusiasts through its conv...
Mar 16, 2023•33 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: For many people, the appeal of full-time RVing is the freedom to travel wherever they want, whenever they want. However, that doesn't mean that living on the open road is free. In fact, one of the most important keys to successful full-time RVing is learning how to create and stick to a budget. One of the best ways to save m...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: What is an RV Show? At an RV show, you'll get a first-hand look at tons of different makes, models, and styles of motorhomes and travel trailers . Whether you’re a newbie looking to buy your first travel trailer or a seasoned traveler with an upgrade on your mind, RV shows can be very enjoyable and beneficial. Don’t forget ...
Feb 17, 2023•32 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: Eric and Alexis talk about staying fit on the road or actually being active on the road. It is important to get some exercise and move around to really enjoy an RV vacation. Without moving around you could easily go into lazy mode and do nothing and waste a great getaway. Staying On The Road: Eric talks about the importance...
Feb 03, 2023•32 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life - Star Gazing; In the RV Life segment of episode 116, Eric and Alexis talk about star gazing, not Hollywood stars but the bright shiny lights in the nighttime sky . They discuss some great places to see to take advantage of Star Gazing. Read the Full Article Staying On The Road - RV Batteries and a lot of information you sho...
Jan 19, 2023•37 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: Bullet Journaling; Eric and Alexis discuss the pros of keeping a Bullet Journal (Short and Quick Entries) and helpful it can be in the tracking of the things that can pop up daily. They also share the value of keeping a running memory of each trip from each member of the family and the value of an awesome tool for RVing. St...
Jan 06, 2023•37 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: Eric talks about how to plan a friends and family trip. You can get the whole family involved by asking where everyone wants to go and what they want to do! With a bit of planning, an RV trip can be the perfect way to create lasting memories with those you love most. Staying On The Road: Eric discusses in depth the differen...
Dec 16, 2022•41 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: How about a non-RV-related trip? Eric talks about how sometimes leaving the RV behind, especially if you have kids and taking a trip somewhere, can be a nice change of pace! He also discusses how you can get the kids more involved in the vacation location! Kids love to feel included, and this can make the trip more enjoyable...
Dec 09, 2022•36 min
In this Fast Tip Friday episode, Eric quickly gives some helpful information about heated RV water hoses. Eric uses Pirit and Camco as his examples. See the Full Video
Dec 01, 2022•7 min
This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Living the RV Life: Eric discusses how to research and find tools for your RV. He talks about how it's important to utilize the winter months to get as much done on your RV so it's summer ready! Staying On The Road: In this section, Eric discusses being aware of low-priced awnings and other important RV products on the internet. It's important ...
Nov 25, 2022•30 min
In Episode 111 Eric Stark dives into the pros and cons of glass entry doors. He also visits 10 beautiful lakes in the great state of Montana. And of course, he reminds everyone how to keep their RVs on the road. Living the RV Life: Need something to look forward to during the cold winter months? Plan a trip and get your kiddos involved! Summer is the perfect time for a family vacation however planning a trip can be a daunting task, especially if you have multiple children with different interest...
Nov 11, 2022•28 min
Fast Tip Friday - This is a brief 8-minute audio clip comparing Lippert Components and AP Products versions of the Thin Shades for RV Trailer Entrance Doors. Watch the entire comparison on Youtube View Thin Shades for Purchase
Nov 04, 2022•10 min
In Episode 110 of The Smart RVer Podcast Eric Stark digs into RV Storage/Organization and then delves into Trailer Tires and maintaining them and why that is important now. Living the RV Life: Title- Keeping Your RV Organized Here are some tips on how to organize your RV: – Create a storage plan. Decide what you need to store, and where you will store it. – Get rid of clutter. Donate or sell items that you no longer need. – Make use of vertical space. Install shelves, hooks, and other organizers...
Oct 28, 2022•33 min
In Episode 109 Eric Stark highlights some of the great places to travel to in an RV. Such as Bristol, TN, or checking out the changing color of the leaves that happens in many parts of the country. It can be a great way for a family to spend some time together. Eric also talks about getting your RV winterized and the various ways to do it. There are also links to winterizing tips and products below. Living the RV Life: As the leaves begin to change color, many people feel the urge to get out and...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min
In this episode, Eric Stark shares his thoughts on several topics for the Smart RVer to take advantage of. He covers the importance of friends and sharing the RV Lifestyle with them as well as the importance of maintaining the exterior of your RV. From trailers to motorhomes maintenance is important and should be thorough and done on a regular schedule. More About Friends Eric and Alexis visit White Fish Mt. and share why you should put Whitefish on your itinerary for your next RV adventure. Eri...
Sep 30, 2022•26 min
In Episode 107 Eric Stark gives you his spin on Building lasting memories in your and the importance of keeping the Exterior of the RV sealed up. Along with Alexis, they visit Glacier Park and then he gives some hints about catalytic heaters. Living the RV Life: Making Good Memories with Your Family While RVing. RVing is a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime! Eric shares some great ideas on ways to make lasting memories while traveling in your with the family. To make great memo...
Sep 16, 2022•34 min
In Episode 106 Eric Stark reminds anyone who owns a motorhome to make sure they are maintaining the Engine and Chassis and not neglecting it because the focus has been on the house portion. Eric also points out that at least an hour a month is a good amount of time to set aside to maintain your RV. Then he and Alexis in The Next Stop highlight the activities for RV’ers in Hocking Hills Ohio. Living the RV Life: How long should you spend on RV maintenance? RV ownership comes with many responsibil...
Sep 03, 2022•27 min
In Episode 105 Eric Stark dives into ways to make a living while traveling and gives some great tips about RV Slide Out Maintenance. He also visits Pismo Beach nestled along the Pacific Coast in California. Living the RV Life: RVing is a great way to travel and see the country, Traveling the country while working can be an awesome way to see the country as well. Traveling Nurses are the example to follow, although if you can apply what they do to your job and life you might be able to travel the...
Aug 20, 2022•30 min
In Episode 104 Eric Stark Gives a shout Out to all of the DIY’s for the hard work they do. He also promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: RVing is a great way to travel and see the country. It's also a great way to take your hobbies on the road with you. Whether you enjoy fis...
Jul 23, 2022•29 min
In Episode 103 Eric Stark promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: If you have pondered living in your RV after retirement there is a lot to think about and if done right it can be an excellent choice for retirement. It can also turn into a disaster if not planned carefully. Er...
Jul 10, 2022•33 min
In Episode 102 Eric Stark promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: This section dovetails off episode 101 about buying a new RV and not getting taken to the cleaners. Eric recommends having the RV inspected by a professional RV Inspector. The NRVTA trains RV Inspectors and can ...
Jun 24, 2022•41 min
The Dodo bird is extinct and the perfect RV is impossible to find. This is where Eric jumps in and helps his audience to appreciate the Perfect RV is possible to create with some hard work and patience. The perfect RV is what you make of your RV or build from a good, solid foundation. The foundation is an RV that meets or exceeds your expectations and one that is worth investing time and money into to create the perfect RV. The perfect RV is the best way to enjoy the RV Lifestyle! With some enth...
Jun 11, 2022•34 min
This si the 100th Episode of the Smart RVer Live on YouTube Thursday, May 26th @ 9am Mtn Time. https://youtu.be/-sjbTfnqj3k
May 22, 2022•2 min
In Episode 99 Eric Stark promotes the 100th Episode that will be hosted live on Youtube. He also promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: Eric does some comparisons of the top 10 essential lists for RVing and shares his thoughts that each top ten list will depend on who the RVe...
May 13, 2022•32 min
In Episode 98 Eric Stark promotes the 100th Episode that will be hosted live on Youtube. He also promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: Eric asks the question is all of the new technology found in today's RVs Impressive or Unimpressive? With central command centers that look ...
Apr 29, 2022•37 min
In Episode 97 Eric Stark promotes the 100th Episode that will be hosted live on Youtube. He also promotes the “Come to Montana in July” promotion. This is a great opportunity to come by the store in Victor and meet all of us and see what we do. And while you are in Montana you can explore the awesome places there are to visit in your RV. Living the RV Life: Eric explains the best practice if you need to replace certain parts on your RV such as appliance parts. He breaks down ways to help the DIY...
Apr 16, 2022•31 min
In Episode 96 Eric Stark helps his audience to appreciate that while RVing there will be good days and bad days. Some days will be perfect and some days will be like any other day and some days will seem to last forever because they are so bad. The big picture of making memories and enjoying time spent with family is what is important, those are the moments that last a lifetime and make RVing worth the ups and downs. Eric also gets into his groove explaining the differences between wiring batter...
Apr 03, 2022•31 min
Out with the old and in with the new, it might be time to put new flooring in your RV. This is Eric Stark with the smart RV or podcast, delivering the smarts. You need to enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle without the fear of breaking down.
Mar 25, 2022•28 min
In Episode 95 Eric is making up for lost time after being sick and not being able to work on his podcasts. He is glad to be back doing what he loves, helping others solve RV-related problems. Rather than cover the RV life Style segment in a traditional sense he dives into raising fuel prices and RVers can crunch the numbers to estimate a "real" estimate of what the actual fuel cost will be for a great trip in the RV. After all, the memories need to be made, the family loves a great getaway. As a...
Mar 18, 2022•29 min
Where has Eric Been? Eric hasn't ditched the show! He has been sick for 4 weeks and is back on his feet as of 2-24-2022. New Episodes will be coming in the next few weeks along with a couple of big announcements.
Feb 24, 2022•2 min
