1. Welcome to RV Trash Talk! Meet the Hosts + Our Funniest RV Stories
Release Date: 04/16/2025
RV Trash Talk
In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we’re diving into the unpredictable (and sometimes gross) reality of full-time RV life — from blown tires and rig damage to mental burnout and mystery tank mishaps. The whole crew is in full force, dishing out hard-learned lessons, safety tips, and way too much info about gray tanks. 🚨 In This Episode: 🛞 Tire Maintenance 101 Why you should never ignore your sidewalls How a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) saved our butts What to pack to fix your own flats — and why roadside assistance may not save you in time 🧠 The...
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📋 Podcast Description: In this episode of RV Trash Talk, the crew shares how they actually afford full-time RV life—and all the chaos that comes with it. From finding $1,000 campsites (for four months!) to cooking better steaks than any restaurant, we’re breaking down budget tips, side hustles, and “Oh Boy” moments you won’t believe. Plus: 🐜 Sugar ant invasions 🚪 Hoarder RVs with mystery paths 💩 Rob’s first-ever black tank valve replacement 🧊 And pulling a sweater off an AC coil Also, if you're not doing pre-move walkarounds… let’s just say someone’s grill...
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🎙️ Episode 10 – Pets, Pitfalls & Fifth Wheel Fails: RV Life Gets Real In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we're getting honest about the less glamorous side of full-time RV life — from pet care on the road to maintenance mistakes that nearly ended in disaster. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just planning your first trip, this one’s full of real talk and hard-won wisdom. 🐾 In This Episode: 🐶 How we care for pets on the road: Tractor Supply clinics, low-cost vaccinations & heartworm treatments Tele-vet visits with Vetster (yep, there's FaceTime...
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Things get real on this episode of RV Trash Talk as the crew dives into bad GPS routes, surprise water leaks, and unexpected knocks from the HOA (and the cops 😬). From essential travel apps and budget-friendly memberships to full-blown “Oh Boy” moments, we’re sharing what actually works on the road—and what definitely doesn’t. You’ll hear: 🛠️ Rob’s week of nonstop RV maintenance (including a black tank backup and rooftop rescue) 🗺️ Our go-to apps and memberships for planning smarter travel 🚨 A dirt road disaster involving chia seeds, a busted fridge, and a haunted...
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On this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, it’s all about maintenance, mold, and moments that made us say “Oh Boy!” The crew gets honest about the must-do tasks every RVer needs to know, and shares the wins (and fails) that come from life on the road — including a rogue recliner, moldy surprises, and a pedicure that went very, very wrong. 🛠️ In This Episode: How to handle spring RV maintenance like a pro (even if you’re not one) Why greasing your suspension, slide seals, and hitches could save your rig — and your trip Mold mishaps: What to do when you find surprise...
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🎙️ Episode 7 – RV Newbies Ask the Pros: What We’d Do Differently as Newbies | Fears, Mistakes & Must-Have Tools In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck & Val from Chasing Fun 365 — a couple gearing up for full-time RV life, two corgis in tow, and big dreams fueled by bourbon and spreadsheets. We talk gear, fears, must-have gadgets, and the scariest “Oh Boy” moments from life on the road. From planning their launch with a Brinkley G3250 and an F-450, to booking Fort Wilderness 600 days in advance (before even owning an RV!), Chuck & Val...
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📬 In This Episode: 🏡 How We Handle Mail on the Road From UPS stores to Amazon Lockers to... Dad’s feet in every mail photo Tips for general delivery, building relationships with mail services, and the pros/cons of Escapees and other forwarding services 💊 Healthcare on the Road Using GoodRx, telemed apps like 98.6, and MinuteClinics to treat issues on the move Military retirement perks: the difference between Tricare Prime vs. Tricare Select State residency hacks (looking at you, South Dakota 👀) and how it affects insurance Why CVS partnerships and forward-planning...
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🎙️ Episode 5 – Finding Fun on a Budget + Our Biggest “Oh Boy” RV Moments Welcome back to the RV Trash Talk Podcast, where the tanks are full, the drinks are poured, and the mistakes… well, we make 'em so you don’t have to. In this episode, the crew dishes out their favorite budget-friendly apps, travel hacks, and low-cost activities to spice up life on the road — whether you’re in Key West, the mountains, or moochdocking in the middle of nowhere. Then we dive into the good stuff: our latest “Oh Boy” RV moments — from burping black tanks and surprise ant...
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🎙️ Episode 4 – Florida Heat, Hurricane Drama & How RVers Make Friends The RV Trash Talk crew is back with updates from across the country — and the Atlantic — sharing their wild stories from recent travels, wild storage fails, hurricane season in the Keys, European adventures, and how to stay social (or not) in RV life. 🚐 In This Episode: 🌞 Catch Up on the Crew’s Whereabouts: Rob & Trish: Arizona’s blazing September heat, trips to New York and North Carolina, and now enjoying Sedona Jim & Amy: Moochdocking in NC, beach time in Savannah, and surviving three...
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The RV Trash Talk crew is back with a laugh-filled update on their summer adventures, road mishaps, favorite apps, and all the Oh Boy moments you could ask for. Whether it’s getting sprayed by your own black tank, backing into sketchy gas stations, or finding surprisingly awesome bourbon tours — we’ve got stories you don’t want to miss. 🚐 In This Episode: 💬 Catch up with the crew: Rob & Trish (@Living Like Nomads) hit Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier, and the Washington coast Jim & Amy (@The Vagabonds) road trip through Mackinac Island, Michigan’s UP, and...
info_outlineWelcome to the debut episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, where the campfire’s always crackling and no RV story is off-limits. Your hosts — Danny & Melissa (4 Simple Lives), Rob & Trish (Living Like Nomads), and Jim & Amy (The Vagabondz) — are diving into all things RV life, from wild campground stories to the journey of becoming certified RV techs.
In this kickoff episode, you'll:
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Meet the full-time RVing crew and hear how it all started
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Get tips and laughs about RV maintenance (including a toilet spray disaster 😬)
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Hear tales of camp etiquette gone wrong, dog poop karma, fridge explosions, and surprise campsite neighbors
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Laugh along with stories of lost steaks, RV dog crimes, and the chaos of recording videos in peace
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Learn how this ragtag crew is kicking off their RV tech careers — and what it takes to turn a wrench and a dream into a paycheck
If you’ve ever lived the RV life, dreamed about it, or just want to laugh with folks who have, this is your show.