Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Tires, Brakes, Suspension & TPMS Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What’s rolling under your RV matters more than most RVers ever realize — until something goes wrong at 65 mph. Jennifer and Tasha are joined by special guest cohost Rick Steelman, a leading expert in RV Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, for a conversation that could save your rig, your sanity, and maybe your life. From blowouts on Texas highways to brake failure in Florida and a heart-pounding descent d...

Send us Fan Mail Community Spotlight is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What does it take to build an RV rally community without a playbook? For Don of The Flock RV Rally Company, it took military grit, a Facebook comment, and a lot of listening. Jennifer chats with this Jayco owner about bridging the gap between RV manufacturers and real owners and what it looks like to coordinate rallies across North America with a truck packed with door prizes. Learn How: • A 2...

Send us Fan Mail Don't Pet the Fluffy Cows Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Wildlife encounters on the road can be breathtaking or a cautionary tale. Tasha and Jennifer dig into what happens when people get too close for comfort. From the viral "tourons of Yellowstone" to a bear conditioned by human food, and thermal features hot enough to melt a shoe, these are real stories and real stakes. Learn How: • "Tourons" became a social media movement & why i...

Send us Fan Mail Fostering to Full-Time RVing Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What does selling your house 4 weeks after having a new baby look like? To pack up 4 kids under 6 and hit the road in a 46-ft 5th wheel pulled by a semi? For Rhea's Wandering Rocks Family, it's homeschooling on the coast, chasing history at national parks, and building a like-minded community 1 campground at a time. Jennifer and Rhea talk slow chaos, sweet surprises, and dreams that made Wisconsin feel too smal...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Brand Is Sponsored by Blu Technology RV water is more unpredictable and less regulated than most travelers realize. In this episode of Learn To RV: Beyond the Brand, Tasha sits down with Rodrigo Barrera, Vice President of Sales at Blu Technology, to unpack the real story behind campground water quality, what's actually lurking past that basic inline filter, and how a veteran-owned company that got its start during COVID is changing the game for full-timers, ...

Send us Fan Mail Tracking Weather on the Road Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Weather isn’t just small talk when you travel in an RV — it’s a safety issue. Jennifer and Tasha discuss how they track weather on the road, the specific apps that have saved their trips (and maybe their rigs), and the hard lessons they’ve learned from brownouts, water spouts, tornadoes, and hail. From AQI (listen to learn what it is!) to evacuation strategies, they cover the weather topics RVers don’t talk abo...

Send us Fan Mail Community Spotlight is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Jess Walker traded a 2,300-sq-ft FL home for 350 sq ft of freedom and never looked back. As one half of The Walkers Wandering and founder of Jess Lifestyle Marketing, Jess brought 20+ years PR and marketing expertise on the road with her and her husband in 2024. Tasha talks with this award-winning marketing consultant about launching a business on wheels, staying connected with clients, and what 43 states of national pa...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Brand Is Sponsored by FlagPole Buddy Jennifer sits down with Dave and Christine Jahnz — and their spirited office manager Sasha — the team behind FlagPole Buddy, to uncover the origin story, the innovation, and the community at the heart of this beloved RV brand. Learn How: • A weekend in the desert, a bungee cord, and a G.I. Joe sparked an idea • The Hershey RV show landed FlagPole Buddy in Camping World •&nbsp...

Send us Fan Mail Campground Etiquette Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Not all campground rules are posted on a sign and some of the most important ones never will be. In this episode, Tasha and Jennifer get into the campground etiquette conversations other RV podcasts aren’t having: from the infamous campfire opener that may or may not get edited out, to what really happens when you cut through someone’s site at 5 a.m. or an e-bike rider doesn’t know how to brake. Whether you’re a weeken...

Send us Fan Mail Community Spotlight is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What does it take to solo RV across 21 states, work in 30 hospitals, and share your rig with two cats and a ball python? Candice Cameron has been figuring that out since she was 29. Tasha sits down with this solo female RVer and traveling surgical technologist to talk about the career that makes her road life possible, the pets that keep her company, and the hard-won lessons she’s picked up at truck stops, campgrounds, ...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Brand Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Jennifer, Tasha, Joel and Kristina are back for a Beyond the Brand episode with a big announcement: Learn To RV is launching its own course. In this episode, the team discusses what the course covers, who it’s for, and why they built it, plus details on a pre-launch deal that won’t last long. Learn About: - Why the Learn To RV team decided a course was the next step for the brand - &...

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Send us Fan Mail Ticks & Alpha-Gal Syndrome Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Ticks aren't just creepy — they can change your life. In this eye-opening episode, Tasha and Jennifer dig into one of the most underreported tick-borne conditions on the rise across the U.S.: Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Tasha shares her family’s personal journey after her son David was diagnosed last year, revealing how a single tick bite triggered a red meat and mammal-product allergy that impacts everything from groce...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Brand Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Jennifer has an idea, and this time, Joel and Christina Bram from the Community Spotlight series are along for the ride with Tasha. In this special announcement episode, the four hosts pull back the curtain on an exciting new weekly series launching April 1st: Beyond the Brand. Airing every Wednesday, it’s a short-form interview series designed to spotlight the small businesses and passionate founders shaping the RV commun...

Send us Fan Mail Faith, Family & Full-Time Miles Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Joel and Kristina Bram nearly hit the road back in 2010 before kids, before COVID, before anyone had a roadschooling playbook. Life had other plans. Fast-forward through infertility, a global pandemic, and a sideswiped truck in Florida, and the Brams are closing in on 5 full years on the road with 3 kids. They also happen to be the marketing minds powering Learn To RV behind the scenes. Jen sat down with th...

Send us Fan Mail Paws Claws & Life on the Road is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Nomad life doesn’t have to mean leaving your pets behind. Jennifer and Tasha are joined by four special guests — Ashley and Steve from Campfires & Motors, Teal from Towed You So, and a very secret surprise guest host — for a laugh-filled, real-talk conversation about what it actually takes to travel full-time with your animals. From reactive dogs and emergency vet visits to ferret math and speedy anima...

Send us Fan Mail Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions TLDL: She traded a chiropractic practice for a portable table so she could roadschool 3 kids across 49 states and discovered a whole new career along the way. Meet Dr. Kristi Corder. She did all that from an RV with her husband Brent. Nearly 8 years later, she still consults as a homeopath nationwide and adjusts spines across Texas. And she's launching her twins into adulthood after a childhood on the move. Jen sat down with Kristi to talk ab...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Afraid life on the road means giving up your books? Jennifer is joined by full-time RVer and health insurance advisor Dealora Snyder, a fellow book dragon, to bust that myth wide open. With Tasha busy moving into her new rig, Dealora steps in as guest host to share her own confessions, tips, and tricks for staying well-read while living the RV life. From Little Free Libraries to audiobooks, there are ideas for every kind of reader — digital,...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions How can you be an RVing family if your partner's firmly against it? Brooks Smothers, host of the RV Out West and See America podcasts, shares how a borrowed tent trailer changed his wife’s mind and how a busted slide taught him more than he wanted to know. Brooks and his family are weekend warriors from the Pacific Northwest. They upgraded to a bunkhouse in 2020. He's an RV show speaker, hosts two RV travel podcasts, and is one of the most knowled...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Nobody actually loves spring cleaning. Not even people who are very good at it. But as RVers, we do it anyway, and Jennifer and Tasha are here to make it a little less painful and a lot more practical. Whether you're deep cleaning a single rig or, staring down two rigs at once like Tasha, here is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, organizing, and deep cleaning your way to a fresh season. Learn How: • To know when it's time and that's ...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions 🎧 Note: Due to technical difficulties, Rick joins by audio only. In our video version, his audio is paired with a photograph in place of live video. Rick Steelman and his wife Dawn have RVed for 13 years and just crossed into full-time life six months ago. Rick is the creator behind roadcruiser.life, a resource built for travelers who want more than just miles. They want stories. Tasha and Rick have a conversation about why travel days don’t...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions The road is calling — but is your rig ready? Before you hitch up and head out this spring, Jennifer and Tasha walk you through the essential checks that could save you from a costly surprise on your first trip of the season. From a sniff test when you open the door, to tire age, propane safety, and the one check you can't skip, this is your de-winterizing starting point. Don’t skip this listen! Learn How: • Your nose can be you...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What would you do if a breast cancer diagnosis landed in the middle of your full-time RV life? Jennifer Skinnell and her husband Mike have been living their don’t wait motto since 2019, and when life threw them the ultimate curveball, they didn’t stop rolling. Jennifer, a creative writer, quilter, and Learn To RV contributor, shares the raw, real story behind the Skinnell’s life on the road, their unforgettable Alaska and Baja California adventure...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Let's get real about money. After 13 years of full-time RVing, Jennifer breaks down what it actually costs for her family on the road. And spoiler alert: it's probably not cheaper than living in a house. But it can be worth every penny if you budget smart. Tasha and Jen share what helps, like memberships, emergency funds, and fuel and food strategies. They cover the budget categories that matter most and the ones often overlooked, and honestly dis...