Better Be Handy: RV Life, Rodeo Bonds & Rolling with Doug Simcox

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 thresholdHow to handle mail on the roadSlide issues, voltage drops, and learning to be handyLewis & Clark’s Great Falls journey vs. modern RV travelTips to manage black tanks, tire age, and fire safetyRodeo reunions and how RV life and cowboy life overlapIt’s the longest episode yet—and it might be the most fun. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely want to check your anode rod.🔥 Mentioned in This Episode🎧 Beyond the Chutes PodcastListen to Beyond the Chutes📦 RV Mail Forwarding ServicesEscapees RV Club Mail ServiceAmerica’s MailboxTraveling Mailbox📈 Tire Pressure MonitoringSet your TPMS alert temp at 140°F to catch failing bearings or hot hubs early.Try the TST 507 System for both pressure + temp readings.🛠 Stan’s On-the-Road ToolkitMultimeterDielectric greaseFire extinguishers (Stan packs 4!)SPOT satellite emergency trackerCalgon & Pine-Sol tank deodorizing tip🧭 Trip Planning ToolsRV Life Trip Wizard – customize routes by height, weight & lengthGarmin RV GPS – for when cell signal disappears🧼 Holding Tank HelpKleen Tank – professional black/gray tank cleaning💡 More Quick TipsCover your tires—UV damage is realOnly dump tanks when 2/3 fullKeep fresh water onboard + your fridge stocked in case of remote stopsJoin FMCA for education, roadside help, and rally perks🌐 Stay Connected with Wandering Gypsy RV Life📺 YouTube: Wandering Gypsy RV Life Channel📸 Instagram: @wanderinggypsyrvlife📘 Facebook: Wandering Gypsy RV Life🌐 Blog: wanderinggypsyrvlife.comWhether you’re full-timing like Stan or just weekend wandering, this episode is packed with stories and strategies to help you adventure smarter and stay safe out there.🛻 Not all who wander are lost.