Solo Women RV Podcast

My guest this week is Lucille Reese. Lucille is a solo woman RVer and YouTube host. She shares with us all about her nomad journey and offers some great advice and tips for women just getting started, including how to meet others to caravan with. Listen in!   Show Notes: Follow Lucille on YouTube @OutdoorGypsy Rent an RV at Outdoorsy Apps mentioned: Harvest Hosts  And Ioverlander Join 6K other sol...

My guest this week is author Mary Ellen Telesha. Mary Ellen is the author of three books, all to help women get out on the road. She shares a bit of her own personal journey as a nomad and the advice she has for women considering a nomad lifestyle. I hope you enjoy our convesations. Show Notes: Mary Ellen's Book: Wild Women on the Road Follow Mary Ellen on Instagram Mary Ellen's Facebook R...

Is Kansas a good place to visit and camp? You bet it is! I recently visited Kansas as a guest of the Kansas Tourism Board and have to say, I was quite surprised and impressed with all that Kansas has to offer for RVers and campers. My guest this week is Colby Sharples-Terry from the Travel Kansas tourism board. She shares about the best state parks to visit and camp in Kansas. Colby shares a bit o...

I've got something a little different this week. I am sharing an episode from the All Things RV podcast where I am the guest. That's right, instead of being the interviewer, I'm the interviewee. It was fun to sit down with Cathy Conrad from the All Things RV Podcast and share a bit of my story. Learn how I got into RV travel, why I travel solo, how I make a living to afford this lifest...

What are the do's and don't's of camping in a campground? This week on the podcast I share some of the things I've seen as a campground host that people do that aren't too cool. Some are written rules that people don't follow and others are just basic camping etiquette. Some are things that could actually destroy the natural environment. # 4 might be controversial. #10 is s...

My guest this week is Sandy Starr. Sandy's whole life changed in a blink of an eye and that led her to a life of RV living and a new career. Sandy went into work one day and a freak accident set her on a whole new course in life. Listen in to Sandy's inspiring story... Connect with Other Solo Women RVers Solo Women ⁠⁠RV blog⁠⁠ : Solo Women RV ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ Solo Women RV Theme song is...

This week I have a replay of a powerful interview with Debra Dickinson. Debra became disabled and thought she would be unable to travel as she always dreamed of doing. When she was told she might not have long to live, Debra decided it was time to start checking things off her bucket list. The first thing was travel. What Debra discovered was that hitting the road and finding quiet and peace is ac...

I am back with the podcast and back in Oregon at one of my favorite first come, first serve campgrounds near my homebase of Portland. On this week's episode, I decided to share some of my favorite places to camp near Portland that offer first come, first serve reservations. If you're like me, you don't like to plan too far in advance and having the option to find a place at the last mi...

I've got something serious to talk about this week. It's about making a plan for getting sick or injured while traveling. As I record this, I am recovering from an injury that is impacting my ability to drive and travel. I want to make sure that you have a plan in place, incase something happens to you and you're unable to drive your RV. What will you do? This week I share what's b...

Sometimes you just need a place to stop and sleep. It doesn't have to be fancy or pretty or even offer any amenities. Thankfully, there are a lot of retail stores that welcome RVers to spend the night in their parking lots. This week's episode, we go over the different stores that allow RV overnight parking and how to find them. We also talk about some overnight parking etiquette and a few...

This week I have a fun episode for you. Fellow solo female traveler Charlie Grace and I share our top 7 things we wish we knew about before hitting the road. We compare stories of what our expectations were before we hit the road as solo women RVers versus what the reality is of our lives on the road. We banter a bit back and forth. We had a blast and hope you enjoy this episode. Show Notes : Char...

What do you need to know before you buy an RV? There is surprisingly a lot that goes into the process of buying an RV--new or used. You need to figure out which class of RV is right for you. You need to make sure the rig you're buying is in good condition and once you do find your dream RV, you need to make sure you're not getting ripped off. My guest this week is an expert in all these ar...

This week my guest is Cynthia. Cynthia travels solo in her tow behind trailer with her German Shepard. Cynthia shares her stories of meeting angels on the road who came to her rescue and went above and beyond when she experienced breakdowns on the road. The first time Cynthia broke down, she was terrified. But now she knows, she doesn't have to be afraid. Key Take Aways:   1.    Everything wil...

In this episode we’re going to learn about what it’s like to work at Yellowstone National Park. When I visited Yellowstone a few years ago, I fell in love and said to myself that I'd love to return to work here one day. What's it really like to work at Yellowstone National Park? I have two guests on the show today who share their experience and knowledge about working at Yellowstone as sol...

I recently joined up with three other women to caravan from Portland, Oregon to Quartzsite, Arizona. I know a lot of women are interested in how to find others to caravan with, so I wanted to share my experience and what I learned from the driving 1200 miles with a group of other women RVers. Show Notes: Solo/Women RV Facebook Group Carrie Silverhorn: GST RV repairs Jen's interview on the Solo...

Are you thinking of taking a trip to Baja, Mexico in your RV or van? This week, we've got two experts who will tell you everything you need to know as a solo woman to plan the perfect trip to Baja. Heather and Keri have traveled to Baja multiple times and just got back from a 6-week trip. They discuss safety, what to do it you get pulled over by the police, what paperwork and documents you nee...

My interview with vanlifer and comedian Tamale was so inspiring. She has lots of good tips and advice for anyone who is sitting on the fence of whether or not you should make the leap into this lifestyle. She’s been traveling for three years in a small Ford Transit, doing stand-up comedy shows and basically making a living any way she can. She travels with 4, yes 4 dogs. We had a wonderful convers...

My guest this week is Emily Wilson from Pets Around the World . Emily is a travel writer who specialized in travel with pets. She's taken her two dogs to many National Parks and she hopes to one day be the one source of information about National Park travel with pets. She tells us which parks are most pet-friendly, what time of year is best to travel with pets to parks, how to keep your pets...

I sold two RVs this year. Both of them sold really easily and quickly. In this week's episode, I share the steps I took to sell both RVs in just a few days. Want more solo Women RV Content? Check out the ⁠Solo Women RV Blog⁠ Join the S ⁠olo Women RV Facebook Group⁠ Solo Women RV theme song is Fields Station by ⁠Nikole Potulsky

Have you ever thought about renovating your RV's interior? Most RVs don't roll off the lot with the most stunning interiors. But with a few simple touches, you can make your RV feel homey and reflect your personality. My guest this week is Tessa Terry from Alchemy RV Renovations. Tessa shares some inexpensive and easy things you can do to give your RV a fresh new look. Listen in! Key Takea...

This week I share 8 great gift ideas for solo women--or really any RVers. Here is my list: Luci Light Harvest Hosts Membership AAA Membership Battery Jump Starter Darn Tough Socks Gas Gift Card Moleskin or Camping Journal Road Atlas Solo Women RV contains affiliate links and participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may make a co...

As a solo RVer, I managed to go five years before I had black tank horror story. But this summer, I sure did have one. And let me tell you, that’s something I never want to go through again. That’s why this week, I have Sue Rasmussen as my guest. She is the owner of Royal Flush RV and she specialized in black and grey tank cleaning. This week’s show, we’ll have lots of tips and she’ll settle the a...

This week we celebrate 100 episodes of the Solo Women RV podcast! I take a few moments to reflect on some memorable shows and interviews. Then we dive into the topic of today's show, the 7 Pros and 7 Cons of being a campground host. I've been both a paid and volunteer campground host and I share some of my personal experiences of the wonderful and not so wonderful aspects of being a camp h...

My guest this week is Katie. Katie is fairly new to RVing and she decided to check out the scene in Quartzsite Arizona last year. Quartzsite is a destination for many RVers because it offers a plethora of free camping and a warmer climate in the winter months. There are several gatherings in Quartzsite for nomads to learn from one another, socialize, tour each other's rigs and even find season...

This week we are talking with Vanna Mae all about Quartzsite, Arizona and why RVers flock there each December and January. Vanna tells us why Quartzsite is one of her favorite places--for the beauty and community. She tell us exactly where to camp, find water, dump your tanks, get groceries and most importantly, about the events and community meet-ups that make Quartzsite such a special place. Sho...