Beyond the Wheel

I was recently invited to Winnebago to test their new Driver Confidence Package. This collection of features will soon be available on all Class A gas motorhomes from Winnebago. This package includes intelligent adaptive cruise, pre-collision with active braking support, lane-keeping assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, auto high beams, and manual shift with r...

Van Life On today’s Driver’s Edition, Kenny’s wife, Sabrina, joins us to chat about their experience with van life. Kenny & Sabrina took a Winnebago Travato 59KL to product test it on a three-week trip. They covered about 3800 miles. They share the ups and downs of going small compared to their Class A RV and what it was like to use a wet bath for the first time. We also cove...

You have probably heard people talk about RV & campground etiquette before. In today’s minipod, I would also like to add some tips for good behavior while on the road. RV Road Etiquette I begin the discussion with etiquette when at a gas station. When you finish fueling up, move into a parking space so the next RVer can pull into the fuel lane. This is not always possible at a local gas...

About Greenfin Outdoors For most RVers, space is precious. We usually only bring what we need, leaving little room for what we want, like outdoor grills, bikes, or boats. Greenfin Outdoors is doing its part to make boating available to RVers with its inflatable Greenfin F-8R. This is an all-in-one fishing boat, white water raft, and kayak. We were surprised to hear that even though it is inflatabl...

Today I am talking about the reasoning Sabrina and I used to purchase a used RV instead of a new one. When Sabrina and I first started shopping for our RV, we only looked at new ones. We said we would never buy used because, as part of our shopping experience, we rented a Class A motorhome to see if we liked it. We liked it, except it was pretty gross and had a handful of issues that made camping...

National Indoor RV Centers has six locations across the country, but this one-stop shop for RVers was not always this big. Today, Brett Davis, CEO & President of National Indoor RV Centers, tells us about the company’s history. You will enjoy how transparent Brett is when speaking about the business and financial side of the company and the RV industry. Brett had this to say about expand...

Sabrina and I are often asked why we chose a Class A RV over other RVs. In this Minipod, I will share our thoughts on why Class A was the right choice for us. How Will We Use It When we were shopping, we looked at everything from pop-up campers to diesel pushers and everything in between. It gets a bit crazy when shopping for an RV because there are so many choices, not just brands but types of RV...

Figuring out how to receive your mail while traveling can be a major pain point for RVers, especially for full-timers who don’t have a permanent address. Today we introduce you to Bill Linsenmeyer to discuss his company, Your Best Address. Bill has worked in the mail forwarding business for fourteen years and has owned Your Best Address for six years. Bill started as a customer of mail forwa...

The Dangers of Leaving a Pet Alone in an RV Today I am sharing some tips that we use to help protect our dog from overheating in our RV. Just like any other vehicle, an RV can heat up quickly in warmer climates. Dogs can suffer from heat stroke in temperatures as low as the 80s when humidity reaches 90%. An RV can quickly get up to eighty degrees inside when temperatures outside are in the high 60...

Question For Our Listeners Passengers in a Towed Vehicle We have a packed show for you today, and we start with a question. Would you allow passengers to ride in your towed vehicle, such as a bumper pull or 5th wheel? Would you believe it is legal in twenty-two states? Sean and I discuss our feelings and open the discussion up to you, the listener. Would You Pay $700K for an RV Lot Often when I he...

Recently my wife Sabrina and I took an RV trip to the Grand Canyon, and of course, we had our dog Belle with us. Today I want to share some tips about traveling to the Grand Canyon with your dog. Which side of the Grand Canyon? We recommend visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, which is already known to be the more dog-friendly side of the Grand Canyon because this is where Yavapai Lodge is....

FMCA Roadside Rescue Who do you call to get you back on the road if you have a tire blowout or engine failure? What is the fastest way to put a fire out in your RV? We answer these questions in today’s episode as FMCA Roadside Rescue and Proteng join us. FMCA Roadside Rescue specializes in RV roadside assistance, and as you will hear in this episode, you don’t necessarily need to be on...

Staying fit while traveling can be a challenge. There are too many good restaurants, cafes, and bakeries to try while driving across the country. This mini pod will share some of the things we do to stay fit while trying all this good cooking. Exercise Equipment I will start with Sabrina because she is excellent about staying fit and keeping to a routine even while traveling. It shows when people...

FMCA RV Insurance & Custom Glass Solutions Do you have questions about RV Insurance or what happens when you need your RV windshield repaired? Today we are joined by FMCA RV Insurance and Custom Glass Solutions. These two companies are here to help you when things go wrong. FMCA Insurance First up is Jake with FMCA RV Insurance. Jake explains the benefits of being an independent insurance comp...

I have been a member of Passport America for over a year, and I thought it would be an excellent time to review the program. So let’s start with what Passport America is and is not. First, Passport America does not own any campgrounds, but several campgrounds partner with them to offer 50% off a campsite stay. In fact, there are now over one thousand participating campgrounds in the Passport...

Today’s show is all about power as we continue to share our live podcast interviews while attending the 106th FMCA Convention in Perry, Georgia. First up is Battle Born Batteries, followed by Cummins. Dragonfly Energy First is Eric Carter, Technical Sales Support for Dragonfly Energy/Battle Born Batteries. Eric explains the difference between Battle Born Batteries and its parent company Drag...

On today’s Mini Pod, I am discussing why I chose a Jeep Wrangler as my next vehicle to tow behind our RV. Of course, a big part of my decision-making was mainly because I have always wanted to own a Wrangler, but there are many advantages to having a Wrangler or other four-wheel drive vehicles as your toad. Toad is a term used to describe pulling a vehicle behind your motorhome. Pros of havi...

Day 1 of the FMCA 106th International Convention & RV Expo Welcome to day one of the 106th FMCA Convention in Perry, Georgia. On today’s episode, we are joined by Stacy Rabung, the Operations Director for Fantasy RV Tours. During this episode, we find out what makes their tours so special, how they choose a new location, what role their ambassadors play during and before a trip, and what...

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the Camco Taste Pure Water Softener. This will be a two-part review, with the second part coming out in about six months after I have used the softener for some time. I recently purchased this water softener from Amazon for about $180. You might be like me and have never given your RV water much thought except for filtering it with blue or green inline filters. Yo...

Please take the time to leave us a rating on your podcast platform of choice. It helps our ranking and makes it easier for others to find us. If you want to take it further, you can also leave us a review. We would certainly appreciate it! Thank You FMCA First up on today’s show, we want to thank the FMCA for hosting us at their 106th Convention and RV EXPO. We had a great time, and hopefull...

Today I am reviewing Micro-Air’s EasyStart Soft Starter and EasyTouch RV Thermostat, a smart thermostat made for RVs. These are two RV upgrades we are glad we invested in. I have owned the EasyTouch RV Thermostat for about three years, and I recently purchased and installed the Micro-Air EasyStart, although I used to have one on a previous A/C unit as well. RV Upgrades – EastStart Let&...

If you have ever seen a Winnebago EKKO in person, you most likely thought, “that looks different!” Also, you may have wondered if it is a Class C or a B+. Today we are going to answer that question and more with Brian Thoreson. Brian is a product planner for Winnebago and had a big hand in developing the EKKO. The Winnebago EKKO is an all-wheel drive adventure vehicle 23ft long. But do...

Note : This is a follow-up to part one of this series on RVing History. Please click this link to view and listen to part one . Introduction Nothing new comes without controversy, and camping is no different. Along with the issue of slavery, Americans were also struggling with women’s rights and equality in this country. Even though women were not granted the right to vote until 1920, the fi...

RV Detailing by JM AutoStyling Who doesn’t like their RV looking shiny and new? The problem is, it’s so much work! Up and down the ladder and for me burning out my shoulders and back. Today we have Justin Madrid from JM Auto Styling on the show. Justin is an RVer and finds detailing cars, trucks, boats, and RVs very therapeutic for the mind. This is great for us who do not feel the sam...

Gas Stop Emergency Propane Shutoff Valve Hey everyone, today, we are talking about the GasStop Emergency Propane Shutoff Valve . No, not about if you ate too many beans last night type of gas Stop. We are talking about how to stop a propane leak in your RV, especially when you might not even be aware of the issue. What does GasStop do? GasStop is the only emergency 100% shut-off safety device for...