Episodes

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 🎧 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...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions What does full-time RVing look like after 5 years with 4 kids, a homeschool curriculum, and a chronic health journey? Tasha sits with Amanda Pelser, certified homeopath and RV homeschool mom, for a conversation that is equally practical and deeply personal. Amanda's family hit the road in 2019. She learned how to roadschool, navigate natural health and homeopathy without traditional health care, and follow her faith into the unknown, eventually la...

Send a text Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions 🎉 SEASON 2 PREMIERE: They're back! Tasha and Jennifer kick off Season 2 with their husbands, Frank and Matthew, with a hilarious game that'll have you loading up in your rig for the road's most unique destinations. Get ready for a celebration of all things quirky and out-of-the-box across America. Whether you’re craving deep-fried asparagus or looking to be the next contestant in the National Hollering Contest, it’s a whirlwind tour ...