Wandering Gypsy RV Life

There’s a sound that signals the start of RV show season. Not engines. Not generators. It’s the low hum of wanderers comparing notes, pointing at rigs, and quietly rethinking their setups. Every January, that sound gets loud in Tampa. In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , Stan previews the Tampa RV Super Show , running January 14–18, 2026, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, and e...

The Miles That Changed Me isn’t a highlight reel, a travel recap, or a victory lap. In this Season 2 opener of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , I sit with the year that was — a year of momentum, massive change, and lessons that only show up after you’ve been carrying more than you realized. 2025 gave me a lot. It also took more than I expected. In this episode, I reflect on: What went right w...

Christmas in the RV life looks a little different. In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life , Stan shares what it’s like to leave your rolling home behind for the holidays — parking Bertie Bea at Kick Back Ranch & Event Center and heading home in Rosie to see Management and Assistant Management. From the romantic idea of an RV Christmas to the real-world questions about power, weather, and s...

Headed for the Pacific Northwest with your rig? In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , I sit down with Brooks Smothers , host of the RV Out West Podcast , to talk about what makes Washington, Oregon, and the greater PNW such a legendary place to explore on wheels. We roll through Brooks’ origin story—from tent camping and a borrowed tent trailer that instantly converted his “city...

RVers and cowboys may look like they’re living in completely different worlds—but spend enough time around both, and the similarities start to stand out. In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , host Stan Cromlish reflects on time spent around RVers and the rodeo community and discovers that, despite different traditions and mindsets, both groups are solving the same challenges on...

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life, Stan reflects on the two essential members of his traveling family: Bertie Bea , his 36-foot Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34PA, and Rosie , his dependable Chevrolet Equinox. A recent repair story brought attention to one rig — and made him realize how much the other deserved recognition, too. Stan shares how each vehicle shapes his life on the road, from...

After a surprise sideswipe at Ocean Lakes Family Campground left Bertie Bea with a few unwanted “beauty marks,” I headed straight to the RV repair capital of the Tiffin world— Red Bay, Alabama, and Belmont, Mississippi . What I found (as always) was an incredible community of small, specialized cottage shops dedicated to keeping Class A motorhomes rolling smooth. In this episode of the Wandering G...

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , I’m coming to you from Bertie Bea at the Davie/Fort Lauderdale KOA Holiday during the PRCA Southeastern Circuit Finals . My guest is my good friend Doug Simcox , host of Beyond the Chutes and the driver of the well-traveled BTC bus . Doug just wrapped up a Texas rodeo swing, visiting PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen , Glen Bird, Ronnie W...

Recorded on location at the Family RV Association’s Greater Eastern Area Rally in Myrtle Beach, SC, this video episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast features Jennifer Schillaci of Learn to RV and RV Roofing Solutions . We dig into practical RV education (not clickbait): community, free learning resources, roof care & inspections, internet on the road, safe water, tank tips, and how to...

Ready to discover the heart and soul of the RV lifestyle? In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan Cromlish shares his journey from RV rally newbie to seasoned attendee—highlighting the camaraderie, learning, and adventure that come with joining RV associations like the Family RV Association (FRVA) and the All-Inclusive Motorcoach Club. Stan reminisces about his first rally in...

Guitarist and TKO Artist Management veteran Mark Sissel hops on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast to swap road stories that span decades— 36 years riding the LeDoux brand and 27 years at TKO . We dive into the real-deal moments behind the music: the 2021 San Antonio ice storm that inspired “Cards in San Antone,” Chris LeDoux’s headset-mic freedom and on-stage pranks, dodging flying Copenhagen ca...

Recorded on location inside Doug Simcox’s custom Super C (the Beyond the Chutes Bus) at the 11th Annual Mountain Cove Cowboy & Cowgirl Reunion at beautiful Mountain Cove Farms Resort in Chickamauga, Georgia . This special round-table features Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes and his co-host/partner Sam Swearingen —retired saddle bronc rider, longtime stock contractor, and rodeo producer—swappi...

Hey there, fellow Wanderers—welcome back to the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , where the road is long, the coffee’s hot, and the stories are always real. In this episode, I take you along for a couple of weeks of adventure on the road: 🚐 Leaving Kick Back Ranch in Ramer, Alabama 🛑 A rough overnight at Jones RV Park in Norcross, Georgia 🎣 Fishing with Mike and Rowdy in Cherokee with River’s E...

In this special episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , Stan Cromlish sits down with country music artist Ned LeDoux , son of the legendary Chris LeDoux, to talk about life on the road, songwriting roots, ranching, and the stories behind fan-favorite songs like Brother Highway , The Hawk , Old Fashioned , and Buckskin . We dive deep into the spirit of Western music, the poetry of a cowboy...

In this heartwarming and humorous episode of The Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , I’m joined by one of my favorite fishing buddies—10-year-old Dalton Herring. Don’t let his age fool you—Dalton’s got a love for fishing, RV stories to tell, and dreams bigger than a Ford Dually on a rodeo weekend. We talk about the RV life, the simple joy of casting a line, and Dalton’s first fly fishing lesson usin...

On this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , I’m sharing stories from the road about the places your GPS won’t tell you about—but Brother Highway will. From a small-town diner in Belmont, Mississippi that felt just like my hometown in North Carolina, to dusty Wyoming bait shops along the Gray Reef and Miracle Mile, to a forgotten gas station that turned into an unforgettable conversati...

Welcome back to the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast —where the stories are real, the wheels are always turning, and the road is our best teacher. I’m your host, Stan Cromlish, coming to you from the co-pilot seat of my Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34PA, Bertie Bea, with Rosie tagging along behind us. 🚐💨 In today’s episode, I’m serving up some hard-earned wisdom in a session I call “RV Life 101: Less...

In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life , host Stan Cromlish shares the essential maintenance routines that keep his Tiffin Allegro Open Road 34PA, Bertie Bea, rolling smoothly across the miles—and Rosie safely in tow. From windshield leaks in Wyoming to a failed Schwintek slide motor, Stan covers the real-life lessons and practical know-how that every RVer needs to prevent costly breakdowns an...

In this episode, Stan Cromlish takes us back to his rodeo days—dust, diesel, and all—and draws the connection between life on the rodeo circuit and today’s RV lifestyle. From flat tires in Amarillo to dead-end roads in East Tulsa, Stan shares the lessons the road taught him (sometimes the hard way) and why two simple tools can make all the difference: a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and a...

📍 “57 days. 3,500 miles. One unforgettable adventure.” In this special episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , Stan takes you on a front-row seat through his Summer RV Tour 2025—his first as a retiree. From wind-swept plains to roaring waterfalls, rodeo legends to riverside fishing fails, this is more than a recap—it’s a rolling storybook of the American West. Join Stan in Bertie Bea, wi...

This week on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life podcast, Stan checks in from the Tiffin Allegro Club “Riding the Range” Mega Rally in Rock Springs, Wyoming—where the wind never dips below 30 mph, and the RV upgrades come fast and friendly. From calcium-packed water heaters to mysterious tow car battery issues, this episode is packed with stories from the rally front lines. Stan shares how trusted partner...

This week, Stan welcomes rodeo man and podcasting trailblazer Doug Simcox into Bertie Bea for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, roadside wisdom, and life lessons from both the RV road and the rodeo trail. They talk about: Why 140°F is your TPMS over-temp alarm threshold How to handle mail on the road Slide issues, voltage drops, and learning to be handy Lewis & Clark’s Great Falls jo...

This week on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast , Stan Cromlish takes you straight to the banks of Wyoming’s iconic North Platte River for a fly fishing week filled with laughter, lifelong friendships, and big trout energy. Joined by longtime friends Rowdy and expert guide Brian Hilbert of Bucktrout Outfitters, Stan recounts an epic float down the famed Grey Reef section , a humbling day on the l...

📌 Episode Summary: In this special episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life , Stan Cromlish opens up about the deep, personal pull he feels toward the High Plains and Rocky Mountains. From the dusty pages of Louis L’Amour novels passed down by his Grandma Juanita to real-life cowboy work in Eastern Montana, Stan shares the story of how the rugged West first captured his imagination—and never let go. Yo...

In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life , host Stan Cromlish takes us back to the tiny Wyoming town of Alcova—where the trout are legendary, the rivers are crystal clear, and the town sign proudly declares, “It’s a Dam Site!” As Stan gears up for his epic 55th birthday trip at the end of May, he reflects on last year’s unforgettable float down the North Platte River with fishing buddy Rowdy and...