Rolling Home

Who doesn't love coffee? Well, actually a lot of people I've found don't like or drink java juice – but for those who do – join me on this edition of the Rolling Home Podcast to discuss the various ways I have found to make coffee while camping off-grid in my camper van. Show notes

Why is boondocking so appealing to campers like me? I think one reason is that boondocking returns campers to a simpler time when self-sufficiency was essential for successful living. We’ll discuss why you should consider boondocking with your camper on this edition of Rolling Home. Show notes

$4, $5, $6, how high will they go? For leisure and full-time van life and RV owners soaring fuel prices are a real concern, and when coupled with rising inflation – may change the landscape and nature of travel for months and years to come. We'll talk about that and more on today's edition of the Rolling Home Podcast. Show notes

Electric this, electric that, it seems that all we hear about today is about cars, trucks, delivery vans and such are going electric. Did you know that Winnebago was actually a pioneer in manufacturing a generator-less RV that debuted on its 2019 Travato Class B  camper vans? We’ll talk about that and more on today’s edition of the Rolling Home Podcast! Show notes

There’s a growing community of homeless and displaced people moving into their vehicles because they can’t pay their rent and other bills. It’s a growing problem for many communities. We’ll discuss why and how it’s impacting recreational RV travel on today’s edition of the Rolling Home Podcast. Show notes

Traveling with my dog in our camper van is a joy! Not only is Milo a great companion, but he loves to explore just like we do. However, traveling with a pet requires preparation and intentionality. Join me on this edition of Rolling Home as we discuss how to travel with your pet in a camper van or RV. Show notes

Today on the Rolling Home Podcast, we'll talk about a great new resource I have discovered for RVers and van lifers, why camping in a van is cool, and some initial details about my son's upcoming camper van build. Join me today as we tackle these topics and perhaps a few more on this edition of Rolling Home! Show notes

It seems every year after struggling to stay cool in my camper van during the heat of the summer, it's winter and my attention turns to deploying strategies to stay warm. When it comes to heating a camper van in the winter there are lots of options. First, I'll review what the traditional options are that require propane and other heating sources. We'll talk about that and more on today's edition...

Today on the Rolling Home, we'll talk about water: how I use it, how I get it, and how I conserve it when traveling and camping in a camper van. Join me to discuss all things water on the Rolling Home Podcast! Show notes

Welcome to the first episode of the Rolling Home Podcast for 2022! What the year 2021 was for the camping and campervan community. Not only did the industry experience unprecedented sales – and for that matter, a backlog in delivery of units. What's more, there continued to be a surge of people building out new, used, and existing vans they owned to create anywhere from permanent homes, camper van...

While the popularity of RVs has remained relatively steady for many years, the past 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in sales and usage, according to industry reports. In 2020 RV sales are said to have increased by more than 20 percent. I have my theories which I explore in this edition of Rolling Home on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas everybody! Show notes

Today we talk about practical (and economical) Christmas gifts for the camping enthusiast. These are not only camping products I recommend but those that I use when camping in my 2019 Winnebago Travato 59G camper van. Join me today for another edition of the Rolling Home Podcast. Show notes

Inevitably, if you own an RV or camper van you'll have to address the issue of winterization at some point. In this edition of Rolling Home, I discuss my simplistic way of winterizing our Winnebago Travato 59G camper van during fellow 59G owner Klint Roberts' method. I'll also discuss general aspects of winterization and why you might not need or want to winterize at all. Join me today on another...

As leaves turn and fall and winter approaches, is it time to put away the RV until spring? Of course not! In this episode of the Rolling Home Podcast, we discuss why year-round camping – four-season camping – may very well be the best camping of all. While it takes some preparation and planning, the rewards of solitude and beautiful scenery are just a few of the many rewards. Show notes

A quick Google search brings all sorts of information on boondocking. Today in this episode of Rolling Home I'll summarize what others say about boondocking, as well as give you tips for boondocking from personal experience. Join me today as we enjoy selected readings from what I call the "Boondocker's Bible." Show notes

As I have gotten involved in van life, van camping, and in a broader sense the RV lifestyle, I have discovered one thing in common among a lot of RVers and campers and adventuresome is they are essentially living or seeking a contemplative life. According to Webster’s Dictionary, contemplation means “looking back thoughtfully at something for a long time.” Often, when we think of this word, spirit...

In this episode of Rolling Home, we discuss the story of a California couple who decided to lease their house instead of selling it to head out on their RV adventure. Unfortunately, they got caught up in the pandemic eviction moratorium and now have used up most of their savings in an attempt to save their property. Show notes

Along with Winnebago, Airstream stands as one of the most iconic RV manufacturers that ever existed. While Airstream's unique aluminum "silver bullet" design is immediately recognizable to much of the public, its history isn't. Today on Rolling Home we explore Airstream's history from its humble beginnings in the 1920s to innovations that drives the company today. Podcast website

Americans love a success story, and especially when central characters in the story succeed in spite of seemingly overwhelming odds. Such is the case with Winnebago, the manufacturer of affordable and innovative recreational vehicles (RVs). I thought it would be fun to take a look at Winnebago, the company that built my 2019 Travato 59G, to learn more about the iconic company’s history and path to...

RV travel has been around for more than 100 years, and fascinating history it is! In this episode of Rolling Home, we talk about the origins of RV travel and how generations of Americans have taken to the road for fun and adventure. Join me for a historic look at RV history and how it has shaped modern RVs and camper vans. Podcast blog

In today's episode, we discuss the horrific trend of death on the road and why violence against RVers may be on the increase. I share some tips about how to stay safe while traveling in unfamiliar areas. Join me for another edition of the Rolling Home Podcast. Podcast blog

In this edition of Rolling Home I do a review of a portable laptop stand which I picked up for the paltry sum of $10 at TJ Max. We unbox it and check out whether it is worthy of taking along on camper #vanlife. Join me for another edition of Rolling Home! If you are listening to the podcast and would like to see the product head on over to http://rollingforhome.wordpress.com or watch the Rolling H...

Well, this is awkward, my second YouTube "Podcast" within a week! In this episode of Rolling Home I try out my "new" GoPro camera to record my second venture into the world of YouTube. It's nothing fancy, but I talk about how I power off-grid boondocking in my 2019 Winnebago Travato 59G camper van. Fortunately, the Travato makes it easy with 200 watts on onboard solar, which I supplement with a 10...

Vintage tech can be super cool, and in this edition of Rolling Home we get up close and personal with one of Union Pacific's "Big Boy" locomotives, No. 4014. It is a massive machine that must be seen in person to really be appreciated. Union Pacific built 25 Big Boys during the Great Depression. The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds, according to Union Pacific. The fram...

I guess I'm pretty particular when it comes to my stuff, especially when it's new and it is as expensive as a camper van. In this episode of Rolling Home we'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to getting your RV repaired. Email me about your experiences at rollingforhome@gmail.com. Show notes