357. Reflecting on 9 Years of RV Life and New Beginnings

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In this episode of RV Miles, we reflect on our nine-year journey as full-time and part-time RVers, including the different chapters and challenges we've encountered along the way. We discuss everything from converting and living in a school bus, transitioning to a travel trailer, navigating Jason's brain surgery, the impact of the pandemic, and recent changes as we prepare for our oldest son's college journey. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get ONE MONTH FREE at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Support our Sponsors: *Win a free RV with @LiquifiedRV here: https://liquifiedrv.com/RVMilesRVGiveaway * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com Get 25% Off RV Life Pro here: https://my.rvlife.com/bill/signup/3?s=rvtw&coupon=QE7KAHVF3E *Use code RVMILES15 to get 15% off Travelfi here: https://travlfi.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Ad+Read&utm_campaign=RV+Miles+YouTube+Ad+Read 00:00 Intro 01:57 Burnishing Brakes: A Crucial RV Maintenance Tip 09:16 Cooking Adventures and Recipe Adjustments 17:22 The Eras of Our RV Life 26:33 Bus Life: Our First Chapter on the Road 37:36 Transitioning from Bus to Travel Trailer 38:09 The Perfect Family Floor Plan 39:38 Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Bus 41:46 The Pandemic Chapter Begins 44:16 Health Challenges on the Road 49:47 Navigating the Pandemic as Full-Time RVers 54:57 Building Community During Uncertain Times 57:47 Adapting to New Realities and Opportunities 01:05:30 The Sabre 37 FLL Chapter 01:08:00 Boondocking Adventures and Family Milestones 01:08:24 First RV Miles Rally and Homecoming Events 01:11:05 Building a Community with RV Miles 01:14:27 Transitioning from Full-Time RVing 01:18:46 Baja to Alaska Adventure 01:23:01 Settling Down and New Beginnings 01:27:57 College Tours and Future Plans 01:41:59 Final Reflections and Future Content

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In this episode of RV Miles, we reflect on our nine-year journey as full-time and part-time RVers, including the different chapters and challenges we've encountered along the way. We discuss everything from converting and living in a school bus, transitioning to a travel trailer, navigating Jason's brain surgery, the impact of the pandemic, and recent changes as we prepare for our oldest son's college journey. *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get ONE MONTH FREE at https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Support our Sponsors:*Win a free RV with @LiquifiedRV here: https://liquifiedrv.com/RVMilesRVGiveaway* Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.comGet 25% Off RV Life Pro here: https://my.rvlife.com/bill/signup/3?s=rvtw&coupon=QE7KAHVF3E*Use code RVMILES15 to get 15% off Travelfi here: https://travlfi.com/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Ad+Read&utm_campaign=RV+Miles+YouTube+Ad+Read 00:00 Intro01:57 Burnishing Brakes: A Crucial RV Maintenance Tip09:16 Cooking Adventures and Recipe Adjustments17:22 The Eras of Our RV Life26:33 Bus Life: Our First Chapter on the Road37:36 Transitioning from Bus to Travel Trailer38:09 The Perfect Family Floor Plan39:38 Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Bus41:46 The Pandemic Chapter Begins44:16 Health Challenges on the Road49:47 Navigating the Pandemic as Full-Time RVers54:57 Building Community During Uncertain Times57:47 Adapting to New Realities and Opportunities01:05:30 The Sabre 37 FLL Chapter01:08:00 Boondocking Adventures and Family Milestones01:08:24 First RV Miles Rally and Homecoming Events01:11:05 Building a Community with RV Miles01:14:27 Transitioning from Full-Time RVing01:18:46 Baja to Alaska Adventure01:23:01 Settling Down and New Beginnings01:27:57 College Tours and Future Plans01:41:59 Final Reflections and Future Content

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