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Re-Release: Tracking Weather on the Road: The Apps, Habits & Hard Lessons Every RVer Needs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522973/fan_mail/new] Tracking Weather on the Road Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/]   Weather isn’t just small talk when you travel in an RV — it’s a safety issue. Jennifer and Tasha discuss how they track weather on the road, the specific apps that have saved their trips (and maybe their rigs), and the hard lessons they’ve learned from brownouts, water spouts, tornadoes, and hail. From AQI (listen to learn what it is!) to evacuation strategies, they cover the weather topics RVers don’t talk about enough.   Learn How: •        To tell the difference between a tornado watch & warning •        To keep the AQI on your radar & your health top of mind •        Weather apps can change the game for your route planning •        To manage if your campground doesn’t have a storm shelter •        To build a simple weather routine that protects your family & your rig   Links & Resources: 🚐 RV Roofing Solutions: rvroofingsolutions.com [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com] 🗺️ RV Weather (route-based forecasting): rvweather.com [https://www.rvweather.com/] ⛈️ Weather Underground: wunderground.com [https://www.wunderground.com/] ☀️ NOAA Weather: noaa.gov/weather [https://www.noaa.gov/weather] 📱 WeatherWise App: weatherwise.app [https://www.weatherwise.app/] 🌪️ Ryan Hall Y’all: ryanhallyall.com [https://ryanhallyall.com/] 🐛 WeatherBug (lightning strike tracker): weatherbug.com [https://www.weatherbug.com/] 🌡️ AccuWeather: accuweather.com [https://www.accuweather.com/] 👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv] 📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV [https://instagram.com/learntorv] 👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com] 📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToRV] 🎙️ Podcast Website: learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com]   💛 Support the Podcast: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/learntorvthepodcast] (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag) Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learntorvthepodcast] (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 What’s your most memorable weather lesson from the road? Share it in our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv]. Have a wild story to share around the campfire? Email learntorv@gmail.com [learntorv@gmail.com] to submit it for Campfire Confessions. If yours is read on the air, we’ll send you a Campfire Confessions sticker!   ✨ If this episode kept you safer, subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com], and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories coming! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/LearnToRVThePodcast/support] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LearntoRV/videos] Join Our Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/141063741245555] Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] Visit our Website [https://www.learntorv.com/] Join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LearntoRVThePodcast]

Re-Release: Don’t Wait: Full-Time RVing, Breast Cancer on the Road & Living Life Now with Jennifer Skinnell | Community Spotlight

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522973/fan_mail/new] Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions [https://rvroofingsolutions.com]   What would you do if a breast cancer diagnosis landed in the middle of your full-time RV life? Jennifer Skinnell and her husband Mike have been living their don’t wait motto since 2019, and when life threw them the ultimate curveball, they didn’t stop rolling. Jennifer, a creative writer, quilter, and Learn To RV contributor [https://www.learntorv.com/jennifer-skinnell], shares the raw, real story behind the Skinnell’s life on the road, their unforgettable Alaska and Baja California adventures, and the book she wrote to help others facing the unthinkable while chasing their dreams.   This episode is for anyone who keeps saying “someday” — because someday isn’t promised.   Learn How: •        Waiting to start your RV journey could cost you more than you think •        To manage routine medical care, mammograms, dental, and follow-ups as a full-time RVer •        To navigate a serious health diagnosis while living on the road •        RV tours like Fantasy RV Tours can unlock experiences you’d never plan on your own •        To travel Alaska and Baja California by RV and survive the dust •        Full-time RV life shapes your relationship and your resilience   Links & Resources: ✍️ Jennifer Skinnell — Author & RV Writer: •        Author website & books: jenniferskinnell.com [https://www.jenniferskinnell.com] •        Travel blog: theramblingquilter.com [https://theramblingquilter.com/] •        Don’t Wait: Our Full-Time RV Journey Through Breast Cancer — available on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=don%27t+wait+jennifer+skinnell] 🚐 RV Resources: •        Fantasy RV Tours [https://www.fantasyrvtours.com] — Guided group RV tours to Alaska, Baja, and more •        Learn To RV Blog [https://www.learntorv.com] •        Escapees RV Club [https://www.escapees.com] 🎤 Visit Our Podcast Website: learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com] 👥 Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV: The Podcast Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorvpodcast] 📸 Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] 👉 More RV Life Resources: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com] 📺 Watch on YouTube: Learn To RV Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToRV]   💛 Support the Podcast: •        Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/learntorvthepodcast] (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, exclusive episodes, + swag) •        Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learntorvthepodcast] (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 Have you dealt with a health challenge on the road, or are you still waiting to take that big trip? Share your story in our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorvpodcast]!   ✨ If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/LearnToRVThePodcast/support] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LearntoRV/videos] Join Our Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/141063741245555] Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] Visit our Website [https://www.learntorv.com/] Join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LearntoRVThePodcast]

Slow Travel, New Horizons: Suzy May Teaches You to Worldschool Without Breaking the Bank

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522973/fan_mail/new] Slow Travel, New Horizons Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/]   Most RVers know how to dump their tanks and boondock overnight at Walmart, but taking that same adventurous spirit overseas can feel intimidating. Jennifer and Tasha sit down with Suzy May of Wander WorldSchool to map out how RVers can take slow, long-term travel global. Whether traveling with teens, as a couple, or solo, dig into the mindset shift, the money, and the logistics that make international travel more affordable and far less overwhelming than it looks from the driver’s seat.   Learn How: •        Fast, packed itineraries can cost more than slow, long-term travel •        The first question before crossing a border shapes everything after •        The “Schengen shuffle” & the 90/180 rule really work for U.S. passport holders •        To know if a digital nomad visa is worth the hassle or if a tourist visa is plenty •        Some families cut their housing costs to almost nothing while traveling •        To plan for the four budget buckets every international trip really comes down to •        A points-&-miles approach stretches one set of flights across months •        To prep kids & parents for culture shock, jet lag, & food allergies abroad with simple steps   Links & Resources: 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/] 🌍 Suzy May / Wander WorldSchool: suzymaywander.com [https://www.suzymaywander.com/] 🎧 Wander WorldSchool Podcast: wanderworldschool.com [https://www.wanderworldschool.com/] 🌍 Suzy’s Tanzania Episode: Listen here [https://www.wanderworldschool.com/2504669/episodes/19286740-55-bringing-the-world-to-your-doorstep-the-logistics-and-heart-behind-amani-light-wellness-in-tanzania] 📘 Suzy’s eBook, Tracker & Resources: beacons.ai/suzymaywander [https://beacons.ai/suzymaywander] 📱 Follow Suzy: TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@suzymaywander] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/suzymay.wander/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@suzymay.wander] | Substack [https://suzymaywander.substack.com/] 🏡 House Sit to Travel for Less: trustedhousesitters.com [https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/] 🏆 Great American RV Scavenger Hunt: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com/2026-the-ultimate-summer-scavenger-hunt] 💰 Make Money on the Road: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com/how-to-make-money-on-the-road] 👥 Roadschooling Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/roadschoolingresources] 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com/] 🎤 learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/] 📺 Watch: Learn To RV Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToRV]   💛 Support the Pod: •        Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/learntorvthepodcast] (Join the Campfire Crew — first 7 days free! Early access + bonus content + swag) •        Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learntorvthepodcast] (drop us a tip ☕) 💬 Dreaming about taking your travels global? Have a Campfire Confession or a tip we missed? Email learntorv@gmail.com [learntorv@gmail.com]. If it’s read on air, we’ll send you a sticker! ✨ Subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/], and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories and rigs rolling! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/LearnToRVThePodcast/support] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LearntoRV/videos] Join Our Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/141063741245555] Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] Visit our Website [https://www.learntorv.com/] Join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LearntoRVThePodcast]

From RV Fire to Fix: Matthew Putman of Strain Guard on Preventing RV Power Cord Meltdowns | Community Spotlight

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522973/fan_mail/new] Community Spotlight Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/]   An RV power inlet on fire, a wife yelling, and a fire extinguisher emptied. For Navy-trained electronics tech and master-technician’s son Matthew Putman, that night didn’t end the adventure. It sparked a mission. Jennifer visits with the veteran inventor behind Strain Guard to talk about the failure point most RVers never think about, the two-year search for a fix that didn’t exist, and how a challenge from his wife turned into a patent-pending product built to protect families and their rigs.   Learn How: •        One in four RV electrical failures trace back to a single overlooked failure point •        A power inlet caught fire & haunted Matthew afterward •        Matthew’s first prototype failed his wife’s approval & what she demanded instead •        Strain Guard delivers a surprise benefit that Matthew never anticipated •        After-market solutions can help your power draw, heat, & peace of mind •        Often you should really be swapping out that heavy power cord •        A Navy tech chose slow, tested, & steady over cashing in fast   Links & Resources: 🔌 Strain Guard: strainguard.com [https://www.strainguard.com/] ✉️ Email Matthew: Matthew.putman@strainguard.com [Matthew.putman@strainguard.com] ⚡ RV Voltage Explained: learntorv.com/rv-voltage [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-voltage] 🔧 RV Basics: learntorv.com/rv-basics [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-basics] 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/] 📅 RV Rallies: learntorv.com/rv-rally-calendar [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-rally-calendar] 🤝 RV Community & Groups: learntorv.com/rv-community [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-community] 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv] 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com/] 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToRV] 🎙️ Podcast: learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/]   💛 Support the Pod: •        Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/learntorvthepodcast] (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag) •        Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learntorvthepodcast] (drop us a tip ☕) 💬 Do you have an RV story about resilience, a clever fix, or a product that protects your rig? Share it in our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv] or email learntorv@gmail.com [learntorv@gmail.com] to be featured on a Campfire Confessions episode! ✨ If Matthew’s story sparked something, subscribe, share, and review at learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/]! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/LearnToRVThePodcast/support] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LearntoRV/videos] Join Our Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/141063741245555] Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] Visit our Website [https://www.learntorv.com/] Join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LearntoRVThePodcast]

Pesty Buggers: How to Keep Mice, Bugs & Critters Out of Your RV the Non-Toxic Way

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522973/fan_mail/new] Pesty Buggers Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/]   A farmhouse view, wildflowers, a soul finally at rest — and then a trail of nibble marks straight down a sleeve of lemon Oreos. In this episode, Jennifer and Tasha trade their most unforgettable RV pest stories, from scorpions and ghost ants to animals with a taste for roof sealant, then get practical about keeping the pesty buggers out. Because RVs have thinner walls and more ways in than a sticks-and-bricks, they focus on family-safe, low-toxic prevention you can actually use in a tight space with kids and pets and what to do when something sneaks in anyway.   Learn How: •        Your RV is an easier target for pests than any house  •        To identify penetration points most RVers never think to seal  •        To battle ants, rodents, wasps, and more with family-safe, low-tox options that won’t fill your rig with chemicals •        “Miracle” pest hacks actually hold up & which are just campground folklore •        Some sealants attract bigger pests & what crows & raccoons can do to a roof •        Seasonal critters can follow you down the road, plus what jobs you should call in pros for •        A park manager named Ralph saved the day & tried to move in   Links & Resources: 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com [https://www.rvroofingsolutions.com/] 🐭 Mice in the RV: learntorv.com/mice-in-the-rv [https://www.learntorv.com/mice-in-the-rv-how-to-keep-critters-out-of-your-home-on-wheels] 🪲 Ticks & Alpha-Gal Syndrome: learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/ticks-alpha-gal-syndrome-what-every-rver-needs-to-know/]       Threats to Watch For: learntorv.com/rv-travel-health-threats [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-travel-health-threats-you-might-not-know-to-watch-for-what-s-crawling-floating-lurking-along-your-route] 🔧 RV Basics: learntorv.com/rv-basics [https://www.learntorv.com/rv-basics] 🏆 RV Scavenger Hunt: learntorv.com/the-ultimate-summer-scavenger-hunt [https://www.learntorv.com/the-ultimate-summer-scavenger-hunt] 🎤 learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/] 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv] 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com [https://www.learntorv.com/] 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToRV]   💛 Support the Pod: •        Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/learntorvthepodcast] (Join the Campfire Crew — first 7 days free! Early access + bonus content + swag) •        Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learntorvthepodcast] (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 Got a pesty bugger horror story or a fix that saved your rig? Share it in our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntorv] or email learntorv@gmail.com [learntorv@gmail.com]. If it’s read on air, we’ll send you a sticker!   ✨ Subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com [https://www.learntorvthepodcast.com/], and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories and rigs rolling! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/LearnToRVThePodcast/support] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@LearntoRV/videos] Join Our Community on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/141063741245555] Follow Us On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/learntorv] Visit our Website [https://www.learntorv.com/] Join us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LearntoRVThePodcast]