Wandering Gypsy RV Life

The Camper Every Great Rodeo Cowboy Had: Capri Camper with Pete & Tyson D’Acosta

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan sits down with Pete and Tyson D’Acosta of Capri Campers for a conversation about one of the most recognizable truck camper brands in the rodeo world. The episode opens with Tilden Hooper sharing what Capri Campers meant to him growing up around rodeo, and why getting his own Capri felt like a sign that he had made it. Pete and Tyson share how they came to own Capri Campers, the company’s roots going back to 1969, and how they have worked to preserve the classic look, Western feel, and simple road-tested design that made Capri a trusted name among cowboys, cowgirls, and Western travelers. They also talk about the difference between the cabover and non-cabover models, why rodeo contestants value sleeping space and showers, what systems are available in the campers, and why Capri has intentionally kept things simple by avoiding unnecessary complexity. This conversation covers rodeo travel, truck campers, RV systems, 30-amp power, solar, generators, freshwater tanks, portable toilets, customer stories, the Yellowstone connection, and why simplicity can be one of the most valuable features on the road. Learn more about Capri Campers at: https://capricamper.com [https://capricamper.com] Visit Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com [https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com] Check out the Rolling Smooth RV Book Series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth [https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth] For RV gear that helps you adventure more and worry less, visit TechnoRV through Stan’s affiliate link: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 [https://technorv.com?Click=12127] Listen to Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show [https://beyondthechutes.show] Support the journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife [https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife]

Solo RV Travel, Safety, and Finding Your RV Family with Meagan Butler of the FRVA

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan visits with Meagan Butler, Marketing Manager for Family RV Association, for a real-world conversation about solo RV travel, safety, confidence, long travel days, campground instincts, and the RV community. Meagan shares stories from her own RV journey, including solo travel with teardrop campers, an Airstream Basecamp, and a Winnebago Solis van. She and Stan talk about the difference between towing and driving, why travel days can wear you down, the value of trusting your gut, and why every RVer has to build a travel style that fits their own life. They also discuss Family RV Association rallies, first-timer experiences, RV education, community, roadside assistance, medical and travel assist benefits, and why the word “family” in FRVA really does apply to every kind of RVer. Whether you are a solo traveler, a weekend camper, a full-time RVer, or someone still thinking about getting started, this episode is full of practical encouragement and road-tested wisdom. Learn more at https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com [https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com] Check out the Rolling Smooth RV Book Series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth [https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth] TechnoRV affiliate link: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 [https://technorv.com?Click=12127] Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show [https://beyondthechutes.show] Support Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife [https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife] #RVLife #SoloRVTravel #FRVA #FamilyRVAssociation #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RollingSmooth #RVPodcast #RVSafety #RVCommunity

Rodeo Road RV Life with Tilden Hooper | Capri Campers, Blowouts & Rolling Smooth

10-time NFR qualifier and 2-time The American champion Tilden Hooper joins me for a conversation straight from the rodeo road. We talk Capri Campers, Cowboy Christmas routing, family travel, campgrounds, tire blowouts, bent axles, TPMS systems, tools, faith, and the mindset it takes to stay steady when life and the road throw you sideways. Tilden shares stories from years of traveling rodeo country, hauling his family in a travel trailer, running hard between rodeos, and learning RV lessons the expensive way. From sketchy small planes and all-night drives to campground life and roadside repairs, this episode rides right down the centerline between rodeo life and RV life. We also talk about the new Cowboys and Cowgirls Rolling Smooth series with Doug Simcox from Beyond the Chutes, where rodeo travel, RV systems, resilience, and real-world problem solving all come together. And somehow… this marks Episode 50 of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast. Appreciate every single person who’s ridden along on this journey so far. 🔗 Links: Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com [https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com] Rolling Smooth RV Book Series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth [https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth] TechnoRV: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 [https://technorv.com?Click=12127] Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show [https://beyondthechutes.show] #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RollingSmooth #RodeoRoad #TildenHooper #CapriCampers #RVLife #FullTimeRV #CowboysAndCowgirlsRollingSmooth #BeyondTheChutes #PRCA #Rodeo #RVTravel #CowboyLife #RVPodcast #BarebackRiding

Behind the Scenes with Doug Simcox (Part 2): AI, Podcasting, Rodeo Stories & Keeping Your Voice

This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation with Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes. We had so much great behind-the-scenes content from that recording that it deserved its own episode. So this week, we’re pulling back the curtain on podcasting, storytelling, AI tools, editing, audio quality, and the work that goes into preserving real voices. Stan and Doug talk about where AI helps, where they draw the line, and why the story still belongs to the person who lived it. They also dig into long-form podcasting, rodeo history, Doug’s work with Beyond the Chutes, and the crossover between RV life, rodeo travel, living quarters horse trailers, toterhomes, and life on the road. This episode also introduces the upcoming Cowboys & Cowgirls Rolling Smooth series, coming to Beyond the Chutes—built for the rodeo road with real stories, real problems, and real solutions. Find Doug and Beyond the Chutes at: https://beyondthechutes.show [https://beyondthechutes.show] More from Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com [https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com] Rolling Smooth RV Book Series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth [https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth] TechnoRV affiliate link: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 [https://technorv.com?Click=12127]

Behind the Scenes of Podcasting on the Road | Gear, Editing & Real Challenges

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to produce a podcast while living life on the road. Recorded at Kick Back Ranch & Event Center in Ramer, Alabama, Stan Cromlish sits down with Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the work most people never see. From recording setups and audio challenges to editing workflows and the realities of adding video, this is a true behind-the-scenes look at podcasting in motion. They also dive into: * The real editing workflow using tools like Descript and Audacity * Managing multiple microphones and sound levels * The challenges of recording inside an RV * Storage, backups, and handling video files on the road * Why short-form content matters (and how it actually works) * Sponsorships, integrity, and staying true to your voice This episode also introduces a new collaboration: Cowboys and Cowgirls Rolling Smooth — a crossover series blending rodeo travel and RV life through shared systems, lessons, and real-world experience. 🔗 Resources & Links * 🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com [https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com] * 📚 Rolling Smooth Book Series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth [https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth] * 🛠 TechnoRV (affiliate): https://technorv.com?Click=12127 [https://technorv.com?Click=12127] * 🎙 Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show [https://beyondthechutes.show] ☕ Final Thought Sometimes the most important work isn’t what people see… It’s what happens behind the scenes to keep everything rolling smooth. #RVLife #Podcasting #BehindTheScenes #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RollingSmooth #ContentCreation #VanLife #RodeoLife #YouTubePodcast #DigitalNomad