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RV Lifestyle Expert
by Margo Armstrong
If you are interested in the RV Lifestyle, this is the podcast for you. Margo Armstrong is in her 26th year living the RV lifestyle full-time. Her monthly blog, MovingOnWithMargo.com, plus 11 books on the subject provide an abundance of material for her podcast. She brings out-of-the-box topics to you every month. As an advocate of this lifestyle, you can expect her to keep you current on the RV industry's shenanigans, latest toys, and new designs.
Episodes
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National Park Training Update and More
Our National Parks are in danger of being closed down and the land being auctioned off to foreign investors. Stay tuned. Gail Marsh RVTravel.com National Park Ranger Training Centers Shut Down https://www.rvtravel.com/national-park-service-training-centers-close Volunteer!...
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New Speed Limits and Bear Alerts
Bear Alerts are the least of our worries as our National Parks go up for sale. Let your Congressperson hear from you. Russ & Tina De Maris RVTravel.com Public Lands Sales Deferred https://www.rvtravel.com/public-lands-sales-overruled-for-now Gale Marsh RVTravel.com Speed Limit Updates...
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New Travel Alerts
The summer is starting off with many travel alerts across the country. Stay tuned for the most important notices that affert RVers. Gail Marsh RV Travel.com Loveland Pass Landslide https://www.rvtravel.com/landslide-closes-colorados-loveland-pass-indefinitely Tick Alert...
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Can Full-time RV Living be the Answer to the Housing Queston?
The nationwide question is affordable housing. Can Full-time RV living be the answer? Russ and Tina De Maris, RVTravel.com https://www.rvtravel.com/states-live-rv-full-time-1210/
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After Storm News Michigan & Big Ben NP
Updates on Big Ben National Park in West Texas and the change in Michigan state parks and fee increases after the big ice storm. Information on the Music City Motorhome Expo VIP Experience in Lebano Tenessee. Big Bend National Park Gail Marsh, RVTravel.com...
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More Good News About National Parks
Lots of news about the National Park System, and its all great! Russ & Tina DeMaris https://www.rvtravel.com/north-rim-south-rim-grand-canyon-experience-grand https://www.rvtravel.com/live-lake-summer-umatilla-forest-recruiting-camp-hosts...
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Summer Time Fun
It is time to start planning that summertime get-away. Russ & Tina DeMaris Riverboat Ferry Ride https://www.rvtravel.com/catch-riverboat-ferry-ride-loves-newest-rv-stopover National Parks to Stay Open https://www.rvtravel.com/interior-secretary-orders-national-parks-to-stay-open-amid-staffing-cuts
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Snowbirds Alert IMPORTANT
Russ & Tina DeMaris Access Road Shutdown https://www.rvtravel.com/major-access-road-yosemite-np-closed-rockslide Staff Shortages shuts campgrounds https://www.rvtravel.com/army-corps-campground-shuts-due-staff-shortages Yosemite Campground Reservations Resumed...
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National Park Changes
Good news and bad news for RVers in today's headlines. Watch this space for the latest RVer news. Russ and Tina DeMaris https://www.rvtravel.com/national-park-visitors-face-reduced-access-and-services-across-the-country Margo's Book: Conquer The Road, RV Maintenance for Travelers...
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National Parks in Trouble?
Along with the 1,000 National Park employees fired this week, more than 700 other National Park Service employees took Musk’s “Fork in the Road” offer. There is no doubt that this seriously impacts staffing during the busy summer season. Russ & Tina De Maris Starlink Scams...
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Camping Industry About to go Bust?
Camping Industry is About to Go Bust? What is so wrong, you say, that we abandon the open road. RVTravel Nanci Dixon https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-service-centers-readers-speak-out-1196/ Brenda Odom Thanks for the Memories https://www.rvtravel.com/memories-rving-1103/ Gail Marsh...
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Latest RV Scams
The new year brings creative RV vehicle scams, gas tax increases, and new driving laws. Happy New Year Latest Scams Russ & Tina De Maris RV Travel https://www.rvtravel.com/growing-scam-leave-stuck-stolen-vehicle Gas Tax Increases https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-gas-tax-rates-2024/...
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New RV Recalls
RV Recalls for Consumers Latest Recalls from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) CLICK THE RV TAB Research your dream RV on one of the following websites and find out if it may be dangerous to invest in one these OR be sure you are making the best choice. It is very…
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Tips to Help Get a Buy Back for Your RV Lemon
Tips to Help Get a Buy Back for Your RV Lemon RVTravel.com Dirty Secrets of RV Buy-backs https://www.rvtravel.com/liz-rv-buyback/?
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RV Pollution and Changes
An update on pollution enforcement that is creating panic among RV maufacturers. The latest on state toll road fees and National Park closures. Ron Burdge RVTravel.com New Pollution Rule https://www.rvtravel.com/carb-pollution-rule-portends-disaster/ Gail Marsh RVTravel.com Large Vehicle Toll...
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Drastic Changes Coming
Latest News on National Parks National Park Fees [https://www.rvtravel.com/national-park-fees-climb-lake-roosevelt-nra-implements-price-jumps/? ] Great American Outdoors Act https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/ Randall Brink's Article - RVTravel.com BLM,...
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After the Disasters
The popular national park RV camping sites are changing drastically due to natural disasters and people not understanding their role in preventing them. Saving the giant Redwoods in California Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1316 Email: [email protected] Russ & Tina De Maris,...
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After the Hurricanes
This is a short update on some of the hurricane disaster areas that affect RVers. Listed here are several ways to help others during this unsettling time. Russ/Tina DeMaris RV Travel Article [https://www.rvtravel.com/fort-wilderness-closure-details-revealed-disney-world-announces-restrictions/?]...
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News for Fall and Winter Travelers
For those fall and winter travelers planning to hit the West Coast and travel the gorgeous roads up and down the coastline, be aware that major National Park areas are closing for maintenance. Oregon National Park Closures...
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The Future of RV Parks
The future of RV parks is here, IN-OUT automated RV parks for overnight safety under $50 per night. Find out more! Margo's Book: For Women Only, Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime [https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]
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News for Late Summer and Fall Campers
Latest updates to National Parks for Late Summer and Fall Russ & Tina DeMaris at RV Travel [https://www.rvtravel.com/several-oregon-state-parks-and-campgrounds-closing-for-maintenance-8n-r1/ ] [https://www.rvtravel.com/oregons-beverly-beach-campground-reopens-after-11-months-8n-r1/ ] Gail Marsh…
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Update on Starlink Mini Disk
Great news for entrepreneurs that like to travel. Starlink Mini-Dish is a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet on the go. For more information on Starlink service plans and reviews by users see the links here. Youtube Setup...
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GPS and Bridge Height Safety at Last
For you white-knuckle drivers out there, all GPS systems are going to make your trip safer with bridge height limitations. https://landline.media/new-york-assembly-approves-gps-systems-requirement-to-show-bridge-tunnel-heights/...
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South Dakota Voter RV Issues
South Dakota information on Taxes and Benefits Nanci Dixon, RV Travel [https://www.rvtravel.com/south-dakota-county-moves-to-restrict-voting-rights-for-full-time-rvers-1165b/ ] South Dakota Searchlight...
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Travel Weather Issues
The links below support the podcast: https://www.rvtravel.com/fire-restrictions-ramp-grand-canyon-check-list https://www.rvtravel.com/zion-park-tunnel-limits-rvs-happen-parks https://www.rvtravel.com/severe-flooding-major-disruptions-midwest...
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Is This the New Way to Travel?
Otto Nest Camper: Kickstarter - $1,699 Pledge by June 20, 2024 Turns your minivan, SUV or Truck into a camper. [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ottocamper/otto-nest-camper-kit-that-turns-your-vehicle-into-an-rv ] Take a look!!
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Ready for Sudden Weather?
With all the tips in this podcast, you should be ready to meet most weather demands while RVing. https://www.rvtravel.com/video-rv-hurricane-preparedness-tips-big-storms-1935/ https://www.rvtravel.com/tips-surviving-lightning-rving-2356/ https://www.rvtravel.com/shhh-finding-quiet-rv-parks-2128/...
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Late News for National Travelers
Today's podcast is all about the Great America Outdoors Act and late news on Florida and California travel. Great American Outdoors Act [https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/ ] National Park Services Index...
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Updates on Solar Eclipse, BLM, National Parks
Updates on the BLM and the Security & Exchange shinnigans, the BLM and the Internet, the civil suit against the Cashless policy at National Parks, the Solar Eclipse, and Fairground camping. Official Statement of the SEC: [https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nyse/2024/34-99355.pdf ] RV Travel...
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Latest Trends and More
There is never a dull moment in the RV lifestyle. Check out the latest Trends. Consumer Disclosure Reports Lexis/Nexis Report: [https://vehicleprivacyreport.com ] Verisk Report: [https://fcra.verisk.com/#/ ] RV Travel Article: Motorhome Towing a Helicopter [https://www.rvtravel.com/helicopter959/…
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Update: Electric RVs - Fake News?
All Electric recreational vehicles are popping to the surface rapidly now, folks. Sadly for us, it is The European market that is offering several alternatives to gas hogs, the USA is slowly moving in that direction. All the latest innovations will be in Las Vegas, NV, November 2024 at the RVDA...
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Take a Trip Down Chocolate Road
During this Valentine Holiday, come with me to explore the Chocolate Road across the nation. Visit the best states for full-time living too and great chocolates. The Best Chocolate Shops in Every State: [https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-chocolate-shop-every-state-gallery/ ] Best States for...
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The Good Life and Workamping
If you belong to the retired group of RV travelers (called Boomers) that are happy with a supplemental income or simply a cut in expenses, the workamping lifestyle is a good fit for you. This part-time job may give you a feeling of satisfaction and continued value to society. Rather than sit home...
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National Parks May be Lost to American Campers
This podcast is part 2 of the explanation of how the BLM and the SEC is planning to lease our National Parks and other lands including the BLM lands in Arizona. Supposedly all in the name of conservation and management. Remember the title "Conservation and Landscape Health" because it spells the...
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The Latest Scheme to Destroy our National Sovereignty
The Latest Scheme to Destroy our National Sovereignty Do you want our National Parks, momuments, and open ranges sold off to foreign entities? Yes, yet another attempt to dissolve the United States of America is apparent in the latest scheme to create a new SEC option, Natural Asset Companies or...
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What's New in 2024 for the RV Adventure
What’s Happening in 2024 Yes, 2024 is going to be a year to remember. This year is full of changes, so relax and enjoy. Keep in mind the way to really enjoy 2024 is following the 3-3-3 rule of RVing. Russ and Tiña De Maris, RV Travel.com: National Park Free FeeEntry Days [...
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Helpful Tips for 2024
Here are some great tips for 2024! Find a qualified RV technician: RV Technician Association of America [https://RVTAA.org ] About RV Tire Pressure: Roger Marble's article RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/what-does-max-psi-on-tire-sidewall-mean-rvt-1136 ] Basement Air Conditioning: Dave...
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Thanksgiving: One More Year of Grace
Here we are on Thanksgiving eve looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. We take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for giving us this wonderful choice of lifestyle, to be free of the hum drum of living and the world’s troubles, even if…
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Safety On My Mind
If you are heading West for the winter, you might want to readjust your expectations about the RV Lifestyle. Safety is now at the top of my list for this winter’s trip. No more pulling into a dark shopping center lot for a few hours rest, certainly not stopping on the side of the road. I yearn…
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RV Lifestyle Exposed
The RV lifestyle public relations picture is changing with every current article or critique that hits the electronic press. The reason may be that more people are being exposed to the realities of a traveling lifestyle. As cool as “the life” sounds, many sacrifices may be required for it to be...
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Time to Cut Road Expenses
We may have to reexamine our lifestyle and break out of the loop we have created for our lives. Without an increase in income, it gets tougher to meet today’s overhead and still have enough to enjoy all the pleasures the RV life offers us. Workamping Jobs [ https://workamping.com ] CARB…
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Hot News Starlink
*RV Lifestyle Expert Podcast - Hot News* Starlink Article: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/starlink-news-spacex-gets-green-light-for-two-new-dishes-loses-200-satellites-rvt-1123b/ ] Emergency Alert Info:...
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Hot Weather Pet Reminder
Traveling at any time with a pet means having a plan for emergencies and the expenses that follow. Below are a few websites mentioned in the podcast that you can explore to make travel safer for your pets. Barx Buddy Trainer.com [ https://www.barxbuddytrainer.com/enV1/deal.php ] Bring Fido.com...
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The Homeless Epidemic & You
With the problem of homelessness now front and center, some states are taking action to help RVers find safe parking spots. States that are popular destinations for RVers are facing multiple problems finding RV accommodations they can afford. Here is the latest information in the news. Oregon's...
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Help with RV Travel Emergencies
We are now past the ability to project weather with any predictability. Snow in the summer, hot weather patches in the winter, it is crazy. Unfortunately, for those of us that live the life, it throws a kink in our plan to make the RVing lifestyle pretty effortless. Here are some tools to help...
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On the Road in Dangerous Weather
We are now very aware that the weather itself holds some hazardous signs for summer travel. It does not seem to matter where you head for the summer, expect sudden changes to affect your plans. Since making reservations for destinations and even nightly travel stops are important right now, be...
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Handling Unexpected Death on the Road
We are so blessed to have the months and years living real freedom on the road. But at some point, we must all “hang up the keys” for the last time. Possibly your first exposure to death comes from your neighbor in the next site, or your travel partner for many years. Find out what to do in the...
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Outdoor Base Camps Trending
The latest polls taken among RVers point to spending more time outdoors, using a base camp to explore the area. Buying luxury fifth wheels and motorhomes is not what the millennial age group is interested in right now. Evidently they want to develop their careers or fortune-building period of…
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Start Your RV Adventure, Be Maintenance Ready!
For those of you just starting your RV adventure, one of the mental preparations to make for the first trip (and really all future trips) is patience. You may have heard the rumor that maintenance can be ongoing and expensive. “Be maintenance ready” is a phase that resounds with all RV travelers,...
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Live the Full-Time RV Lifestyle - Solo
Ah… traveling down the road on your first RV adventure. It is exciting but scary too. All alone except for the sound of barking … or purring by your side. Making all the decisions about where to go, when to stop, and even the choice of what’s for lunch. Exhilarating isn’t it. RV Clubs that cater…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you are interested in the RV Lifestyle, this is the podcast for you. Margo Armstrong is in her 26th year living the RV lifestyle full-time. Her monthly blog, MovingOnWithMargo.com, plus 11 books on the subject provide an abundance of material for her podcast. She brings out-of-the-box topics to you every month. As an advocate of this lifestyle, you can expect her to keep you current on the RV industry's shenanigans, latest toys, and new designs.
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If you are interested in the RV Lifestyle, this is the podcast for you. Margo Armstrong is in her 26th year living the RV lifestyle full-time. Her monthly blog, MovingOnWithMargo.com, plus 11 books on the subject provide an abundance of material for her podcast. She brings out-of-the-box topics to...
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