RV Lifestyle Expert

For those of you just starting your RV adventure, one of the mental preparations to make for that first trip (and really all future trips) is patience. You may have heard the rumor that maintenance can be ongoing and expensive. “Be maintenance ready” is a phase that resounds with all RV travelers, and many that just live in an RV all year.  NRVIA.org [ nrvia.org ] Margo's Book: Conquer the Ro...

Explore Mindfulness. Relax and let go of all the tension around you. Be one with your beautiful surroundings and enjoy the life. Explore full-time living at its best. Margo's Book: Condo-on-Wheels, Luxury Homes Under $30,000 [ https://amzn.to/38KIF6c ]

Common sense steps for RV drivers facing the windy season. A few thoughts about awnings and high winds. Plus the latest news about generators and emission laws. RV Travel's Nanci Dixon Article about software for wind detection .  [ https://www.rvtravel.com/blowing-wind-tips-safe-driving-1591 ] Patio Awning Cover Kit  [ https://www.amazon.com/Awning-Segments-Overlap-Protect-4-Piece/dp/B08...

The Escapees' "Rethink Remote Work With Us" online conference starts March 4 and runs through March 8 . Grab a free ticket to the main event or choose a paid ticket to additional sessions and video replays.  Rethinking Remote Work website has all the exciting details. [https://rethinking-remote-work-virtual-summit.heysummit.com] Get some tips on dealing with crowded campgrounds from Nancy Dix...

New updates on electric-powered RVs, new RV parks, the increase in the roaming homeless and Starlink's progress. Roaming Homeless - RVTravel.com [ rvtravel.com ] Iridium EV by Wof [ https://archive.curbed.com/2019/9/17/20870863/electric-rv-for-sale-camper-motorhome-iridium-dusseldorf ] Starlink.com [ www.starlink.com ] Margo's book : Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to...

How do you handle an unexpected death while living on the road full-time. It can be complex and nerve-wracking while you are grieving. We need all the help we can get while away from family and close friends. Find out the steps to take and who to call for comfort. As mentioned in the podcast, below are the numbers to call and the web addresses to find help. Call this number to talk to someone duri...

Heads Up! Verizon and Quartzsite If you use Verizon as your cellphone provider, don't miss the latest attempt to take away your privacy. It's a little scary. Plan to visit Quartzsite this season and participate in the largest gathering of RVers in the country, maybe the world. January and February offer RVers, Rockhound enthusiasts, and travelers a circus for grownups. QUARTZSITE [ https://www.qua...

Good news for the RVer in the New Year...across the pond in Europe. What about the USA...sorry, quality is still in the gutter.  Views about campgrounds for the future and how you can adjust to the changes. RV-Travel.com and the American future of RVers [ https://rvtravel.com ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo, The Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

If you are just finding out about the batteries in your RV, this podcast should be helpful.  How often and what kind of batteries should I buy and maintain?  What is new in batteries this year? Here are a few websites to visit to get the latest information: https://gpelectric.com/choosing-batteries-for-rv https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923165942.htm Margo's book: Conque...

The feeling of freedom is the current trend in RV choices. Currently smaller, more hi-tech, mobility is in. This year alone offers small, pull-behind options that also carry your toys. Soon there will be all-electric selections that will change the RVing world. Poem from AboutRVing. Com [ https://www.aboutrving.com ] Margo's book, For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]...

This podcast features "Life Made Easier in Today's RV Lifestyle." Whether its the new solar awning, RV directories that help you find the perfect place to park, or the online booking service that does it for you, all these make the RV lifestyle experience easier. Mentioned in the Podcast Xplorer 1000-watt Awning [ https://Xponentpower.com ] Campground Views [ https://www.campgroundviews.com ] A 36...

Just starting out on the RVing Lifestyle? Here are a few tips to help make boondocking a favorite way to travel. Margo's Blog :   https://movingonwithmargo.com Margo's Book: The RV Lifestyle: A Dream Come True [ https://amzn.to/2JcYCER ]

Now is a great time to eliminate the baggage carried around for perhaps many years and sell your house. The housing market is perfect for the Seller. If you have been waiting for the right time to Go Rving, the time is now. You have been looking at the RV ads and maybe even stopped by the local RV lot. Open the local newspaper and your eyes fly to the classified RV for sale section. The need to fe...

Join Margo in exploring the RV lifestyle that sparks the traveling bug in women. Find out the many ways women explore this country and find fun and rewards in abundance. Mentioned in the podcast: CampgroundReviews.com  - Reviews most RV parks in the USA. koa.com/work-kampers - Spend the season in a KOA park. fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/volunteers - US Forest Service positions. habitat.org/vol...

All the excitement cycling the web these days is centered around the RV Lifestyle. If you get caught up in it and want to play, what type of entrance vehicle is right for you? Margo's book: " The RV Lifestyle Collection : For the Adventure of a Lifetime " available at Amazon. [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

One of the hurdles we must overcome to be happy participants in the RV lifestyle is finding the right refrigerator to replace the antiquated model that came with our used RV. Even new RVs are stocked with refrigerators that are not always reliable to keep their cool in high temperatures. With even hotter temps to come, this issue can become a major one. In this podcast, Margo discusses the newer c...

Having lived through the tension and heartbreak of 2020, most of us are heading out in the fall season to spend some time in a healing place. My list of healing places to visit: The Springs at Borrego [https://www.springsatborrego.com/borrego-springs-camping-rv-park] Rancho Sedona RV Park [https://ranchosedona.com/home/] Mill Creek Ranch Resort  in Canton Texas [https://millcreekranchresort.c...

Before you start hunting for the perfect workamping job, listen to the tips contained in this podcast. Learn more about the lifestyle, the pros and cons, how to be successful finding that perfect job, and much more. RVer Job Exchange [https://rverjobexchange.com/] (new from the Escapees RV club) FREE RVNetwork [https://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/8-working-on-the-road/] Escapees RV Club Forum FREE &nb...

 Fun Boondocking Gadgets Yes, we all enjoy the daytime treasures available to us when boondocking, but when the dark veil drops, our enjoyment carries on.  We need some gadgets to make it more fun. Here are a few I found that extend that joy. (Disclaimer: I received no compensation for links to any of the suggestions, just great gadgets for boondockers.) Portable Power:   The Dakota...

Confusion reigns when you start thinking about boondocking in your RV. How does it work, what do you need to get started, how much do you have to sacrifice to enjoy this lifestyle?  Margo's book, For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection , available at Amazon. [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

For many travelers, boondocking in their RV is their dream come true. Visiting national parks, lakes, fishing streams, and beautiful vistas is why they invested in their own home on wheels. To keep this available to all of us, we follow the Boondocker's Etiquette as laid down by experienced RVers and approved by campground owners and park rangers. Margo’s book, The RV Lifestyle: A Dream Come True...

The biggest threat to the RV lifestyle, in MHO, is the high cost of maintaining your rig on the road. The last few years have seen a downturn in NRVIA and RVIA training certifications among mobile service repair providers while they increase the rates. It is going to take all of us to reign in the greed that is rampant today in the mobile RV repair industry. Just say NO. Having options makes a dif...

Volunteering is good for your health! Websites that provide volunteer opportunities: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) https://www.nvoad.org/about-us/ FEMA National Disaster Relief:   https://www.fema.gov/disasters/volunteer-donate Habitat for Humanity - search for local division https://www. Volunteer.gov/s/ Volunteer openings in 6 government divisions National Park...

Learn about Neighbor.com - the Air B&B-like site that offers temporary storage space near you. Information on Starlink.com , the new satellite service for residential and mobile RVs, vans, trucks, and anything that moves. Want to make excellent money while traveling the country? Learn about NRVIA's opportunity for you to become an RV pre-purchase inspector and take home $100 per hour. NRVIA.or...

Is the thrill of the RV lifestyle fading? Is boredom setting in? Are you dealing with loneliness? Think about volunteering for a few hours a week or more. Here are 7 steps to make the transition work out for you. Start loving life again! Margo's Book: " RV Lifestyle Collection" For the Adventure of a Lifetime. https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g