RV Lifestyle Expert

Tune into the News Update from Margo that covers the closing of RVillage, new voter registration bills coming out of the South Datota legislature, FMCA Rally date change and travel trends for 2023. Margo's book, RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

Volunteering is good for your health! Websites that provide volunteer opportunities: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) [ https://www.nvoad.org/about-us/ ] FEMA National Disaster Relief: [ https://www.fema.gov/disasters/volunteer-donate ] Habitat for Humanity - search for local division Volunteer openings in 6 government divisions  * National Park Service,   * US Forest Service,   * Corps of Engineers,   * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,   * US Geological Survey,   * Bureau of Land Management Margo's book: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

Is the thrill of the RV lifestyle fading? Is boredom setting in? Are you dealing with loneliness? Think about volunteering for a few hours a week or more. Here are 7 steps to make the transition work out for you. Start loving life again! Margo's Book: "For Women Only: Traveling Solo, For the Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

The New Year brings thousands of new pre-boomer age RVers to the road. After a few months, or perhaps after the first maintenance repair bill, their thoughts turn to finding work on the road. The RV lifestyle is not the carefree and thrifty lifestyle they envisioned. Workamping.com  [ https://www.workamper.com ] Cooljobs.com [ https://cooljobs.com ] Margo's Book, Conquer the Road, RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

Planet Friendly Products for the New Year 2023 brings many changes to the Lifestyle. Okay RVers, the time has come to change our old habits as the ecosystem changes. Some of the enjoyable features of RVing in the past have to change if we want to live on this planet a while longer. BioLite Firepit - https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/firepit-plus Radiate Firepit - https://www.amazon.com/Radiate-Portable-Campfire-Pack-Made/dp/B073QXYW38 Goal Zero Lantern -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRM4J8Y Pine Mountain Java Firelogs - https://www.amazon.com/Pine-Mountain-Recycled-4152501471-Fireplace/dp/B00LQZPHVK Tune in January 5th for my next blog, MovingOnWithMargo.com.

Quartzsite Fun If you are on the road in January and February, stop by Quartzsite, Arizona and join the circus. A great time is had by all. RVers, rock hounds, gold panners, and people watchers - Buyers and Sellers united again.  https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/copy-of-exhibitor-list - Exhibitor List for RV Show https://oregonmotorcoachcenter.com/ - Used RVs and interior/exterior RV modifications https://www.desertusa.com/desert-prospecting/geocaching-in-desert.html - Geocaching https://quartzsitetourism.com/explore-quartzsite/ - RV Camping Map – BLM https://www.jeeptheusa.com/quartzsite-jeep-trails.html - Jeep Tours

How Will Electric Vehicles Change the RV Park? What decisions will RV Parks make about charging for EV service? Read more about the future of Electric Vehicles and RV Parks. [ https://www.rvtravel.com/andy-zipser-conventions-elephant-1078b/ ] What does Thor and Winnebago have to offer the EV world? Margo's Book: THE RV LIFESTYLE: A DREAM COME TRUE [ https://amzn.to/2JcYCER ]

Thankful for Our Lifestyle Here we are near the Thanksgiving holiday looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. Perhaps 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 just for a few weeks. MARGO'S BOOK: For Women Only: Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

As weather everywhere becomes more chaotic, here are a few travel tips: https://rvweather.com/ - Private weather site run by a retired US Navy Meteorologist and professed Airstream owner. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm - National Traffic & Road Closure Info http://www.safetravelusa.com/ - Road & Traffic Conditions Across the Nation https://www.weather.gov/alerts - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – States listed at the bottom of page https://www.rvtravel.com/storm-shelters946 - RV Travel.com List of RV Parks with Weather Shelters Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

The focus of this post is to prevent you from finding that lemon and avoiding any legal hassles. If stuck with a lemon, you cannot legally re-sell it, so pay attention.  RV Travel Manufacturer Recalls: https://www.rvtravel.com/category/rv-recalls/ National Highway And Travel Safety Administration: Manufacturer Recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov Review Thor: https://thor-industries.pissedconsumer.com/review.html#reviews Contact Camping World: https://rv.campingworld.com/marcusvip - Directly to Marcus Lemonis, Chairman/CEO Camping World and Good Sam Find a Pre-Purchase  Inspector: NRVIA.org (National Recreational Vehicle Inspectors Association)

Solar for my RV, do I Need it?  If you are confused about whether you need or want to install solar on your RV, hopefully this podcast helps sort out the details.  Part 1: What is the best solar panel for my RV and how many do I need? - RV Travel https://www.rvtravel.com/solar-panel-rv-part-1-1010b Part 2: What's the best solar panel for your RV? How many do you need? - RV Travel https://www.rvtravel.com/solar-panel-rv-part-2-1010b Quick RV Tech Tip: Are lithium batteries good for full-time RVers?  https://www.rvtravel.com/dave-quick-rv-tech-tip-lithium-batteries-full-timers-1946/ Margo's book: Condo-on-Wheels: Luxury RV Home Under $30,000, Perfect for Millennial, Gen X, and Boomer Generations: Easily Adaptable to Your Life's Plan Kindle Edition  https://amzn.to/38KIF6c

Let's take a look at quality RV Manufacturers that have closed up shop. What is left in the quality RV market today, in my humble opinion. End of the Line for Lazy Daze [ https://www.rvtravel.com/end-line-lazy-daze-kind-rv-builder-rvt-1062b/ ] Russ & Tina DeMaris Everything-about-Rving.com [ https://www.everything-about-rving.com/is-the-rv-dealer-responsible-for-warranty-when-the-manufacturer-goes-bankrupt.html ] Margo's Book: TRAVELING SOLO IN YOUR RV, THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME [  https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

Here is the latest in the Starlink Internet saga plus new info to help you make the wise choice for RV road service. Russ and Tina De Maris’s article in RV Travel [ https://www.rvtravel.com/whats-best-rv-road-service-rvt-1066/ ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo, the Experience of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

Having lived through the tension of 2021 and 2022, most of us are heading out in the fall season to spend some time in a healing place. The Springs at Borrego [ https://www.springsatborrego.com/borrego-springs-camping-rv-park ] Rancho Sedona RV Park [ https://ranchosedona.com/home/ ] Mill Creek Ranch Resort [ https://millcreekranchresort.com/ ] Camp Gulf RV Resort [ https://campgulf.com/ ] Reservation Booking Agency mentioned in the podcast: Hip Camp.com [ https://www.HipCamp.com ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo For the Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

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 Reviews on Pet Friendly Accommodations [ https://www.bringfido.com/ ] Waggin'Tail Ranch RV Park [ http://www.waggintailrv.com ] Social Media for Pets [ https://www.petdwelling.com/ ] Waggle Pet Monitor [ https://mywaggle.com/pages/how-waggle-works ] My book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo in Your RV, The Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

Summertime fun is in full swing. Check out all these ways to entertain the family. Suitcase Cinema - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/suitcasecinema/bring-the-magic-of-the-big-screen-anywhere Corn Hole Games - https://www.amazon.com/Himal-Collapsible-Portable-Boards-Cornhole/dp/B01LXZBAC4/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KRWH9XY  Walkie Talkies - https://www.amazon.com/Wishouse-Wearable-Flashlight-Lanyards-Birthday/dp/B08M5KBLFW Jumbo Checker - https://www.amazon.com/Multiflex-Designs-Jumbo-Checker-Game/dp/B0002OKFA4 Frisbee Golf - https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Starter-Escape-Fairway-Midrange/dp/B07NGLX67H https://www.etsy.com/listing/1073815765/usa-disc-golf-top-course-in-each-state https://www.dgcoursereview.com/browse_map.php Margo's Book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

Future Brings Freedom Going mobile seemed a good choice for Americans to handle all the changes without a lot of stress. The Boomer generation saw the opportunity first. If you are interested in owning an RV park, now is a good time to invest in one or two. An excellent investment can be an in/out RV park. We can easily construct this type of park on a small parcel of land outside populated areas. Check out Russ and Tina De Maris’ article in RVTravel.com for more details. [ https://www.rvtravel.com/serve-rv-park-coming-freeway-rvt-1049b ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

PRICE GOUGING AND LEMONS Buying an RV can turn into a long-term project when it turns out to be a lemon. Check out the ways to prevent this. If you are in the market for a Park Model, watch out for price gouging these days from brokers. Find a FSBO if possible.  RV Lemons in the real world: details here @ The RV Show USA "Angry RVers" [ https://www.thervshowusa.com ] Find an inspector at National RV Inspectors Assoc. (NRVIA) [ https://www.nrvia.org ] Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ] 

The current concepts for electric vehicles in the trailer and motorhome category displayed on the Internet recently. The eStream from Airstream and the eRV from Winnebago are the first to hit the spotlight. https://www.airstream.com/blog/the-airstream-estream-concept-an-electrifying-promise-for-the-future-of-travel-and-adventure/ https://www.winnebagoind.com/electric Find out the latest results from the North American Motorized Electric RV Study and what it reveals for America's electric future. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thor-publishes-north-american-motorized-electric-rv-study-results-301545571.html Read about the pending California legislation requiring RV parks, mobile home and trailer parks to get licensed for your safety.  https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-park-managers-be-certified-rvt-1050b/ Margo's Book: Conquer the Road, RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

Finally, the idea of cheap, no-frills RV parks is coming of age. Get the latest information here. Take the Full-timers test to find out if you will succeed on the road with this lifestyle. RVtravel.com Express RV Parks [ https://www.rvtravel.com/serve-rv-park-coming-freeway-rvt-1049b/ ] Full-timers Test [ www.rv.com/archive/the-maxwell-full-timing-aptitude-test ] Margo's Book: The RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

If you are approaching the magic age of 65, it is time to prepare your travel list for Healthcare. Free form for Will & Health Directive: [ https://www.Lawdepot.com ] Margo's Book: Healthcare & the RV Lifestyle [ https://amzn.to/2L20pBI ]

For those of you just starting your RV adventure, one of the mental preparations to make for that 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, and many that just live in an RV all year.  NRVIA.org [ nrvia.org ] Margo's Book: Conquer the Road [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

Explore Mindfulness. Relax and let go of all the tension around you. Be one with your beautiful surroundings and enjoy the life. Explore full-time living at its best. Margo's Book: Condo-on-Wheels, Luxury Homes Under $30,000 [ https://amzn.to/38KIF6c ]

Common sense steps for RV drivers facing the windy season. A few thoughts about awnings and high winds. Plus the latest news about generators and emission laws. RV Travel's Nanci Dixon Article about software for wind detection.  [https://www.rvtravel.com/blowing-wind-tips-safe-driving-1591] Patio Awning Cover Kit  [ https://www.amazon.com/Awning-Segments-Overlap-Protect-4-Piece/dp/B08QW443LL ] Margo's Book: Condo-on-Wheels, Luxury Home Under $30,000 [ https://amzn.to/38KIF6c ]   

The Escapees' "Rethink Remote Work With Us" online conference starts March 4 and runs through March 8. Grab a free ticket to the main event or choose a paid ticket to additional sessions and video replays.  Rethinking Remote Work website has all the exciting details. [https://rethinking-remote-work-virtual-summit.heysummit.com] Get some tips on dealing with crowded campgrounds from Nancy Dixon at RVTravel.com. [https://rvtravel.com] Pick up one of Margo's books:  Working On The Road [https://amzn.to/2znAjo5] For Women Only: Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime [https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f]

New updates on electric-powered RVs, new RV parks, the increase in the roaming homeless and Starlink's progress. Roaming Homeless - RVTravel.com [ rvtravel.com ] Iridium EV by Wof [ https://archive.curbed.com/2019/9/17/20870863/electric-rv-for-sale-camper-motorhome-iridium-dusseldorf ] Starlink.com [ www.starlink.com ] Margo's book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ] Blog: MovingOnWithMargo.com ( https://movingonwithmargo.com ]

How do you handle an unexpected death while living on the road full-time. It can be complex and nerve-wracking while you are grieving. We need all the help we can get while away from family and close friends. Find out the steps to take and who to call for comfort. As mentioned in the podcast, below are the numbers to call and the web addresses to find help. Call this number to talk to someone during your crisis (free): Crisis Call Center (775) 784-8090 Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LegacyLossOfASpouse Law Depot (Free Health Care Directive) https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/living-will-medical-power-of-attorney/#.YBMKWhZlCHs AARP Checklist to Follow When Someone Dies https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/when-loved-one-dies-checklist Register to Donate Body [they pick up the body wherever you are]:  ScienceCare https://www.sciencecare.com/ Medcure: http://medcure.org/donor/#HIW More Information: Russ & Tina De Maris' Article Posted on RVTravel.com "Fulltime RVer - Death While on the Road" https://www.rvtravel.com/fulltime-rver-death-road/ Margo's book: For Women Only: RV Lifestye Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

Heads Up! Verizon and Quartzsite If you use Verizon as your cellphone provider, don't miss the latest attempt to take away your privacy. It's a little scary. Plan to visit Quartzsite this season and participate in the largest gathering of RVers in the country, maybe the world. January and February offer RVers, Rockhound enthusiasts, and travelers a circus for grownups. QUARTZSITE [ https://www.quartzsitervshow.com/exhibitor-links-page ] Margo's book: CONQUER THE ROAD: RV MAINTENANCE FOR TRAVELERS [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

Good news for the RVer in the New Year...across the pond in Europe. What about the USA...sorry, quality is still in the gutter.  Views about campgrounds for the future and how you can adjust to the changes. RV-Travel.com and the American future of RVers [ https://rvtravel.com ] Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo, The Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

If you are just finding out about the batteries in your RV, this podcast should be helpful.  How often and what kind of batteries should I buy and maintain?  What is new in batteries this year? Here are a few websites to visit to get the latest information: https://gpelectric.com/choosing-batteries-for-rv https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923165942.htm Margo's book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [ https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

The feeling of freedom is the current trend in RV choices. Currently smaller, more hi-tech, mobility is in. This year alone offers small, pull-behind options that also carry your toys. Soon there will be all-electric selections that will change the RVing world. Poem from AboutRVing.Com [ https://www.aboutrving.com ] Margo's book, For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ] at Amazon.

This podcast features "Life Made Easier in Today's RV Lifestyle." Whether its the new solar awning, RV directories that help you find the perfect place to park, or the online booking service that does it for you, all these make the RV lifestyle experience easier. Mentioned in the Podcast Xplorer 1000-watt Awning [ https://Xponentpower.com ] Campground Views [ https://www.campgroundviews.com ] A 360-degree view of all campsites in their directory. Campnab [ https://campnab.com ] Be notified if a cancelled site becomes available. Campspot [ https://www.campspot.com ] Book it! Margo's Book "For Women Only: Traveling Solo in Your RV, the Adventure of a Lifetime." [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

Just starting out on the RVing Lifestyle? Here are a few tips to help make boondocking a favorite way to travel. Margo's Blog:  https://movingonwithmargo.com Margo's Book: The RV Lifestyle: A Dream Come True [https://amzn.to/2JcYCER ]

Now is a great time to eliminate the baggage carried around for perhaps many years and sell your house. The housing market is perfect for the Seller. If you have been waiting for the right time to Go Rving, the time is now. You have been looking at the RV ads and maybe even stopped by the local RV lot. Open the local newspaper and your eyes fly to the classified RV for sale section. The need to feel free seems pressing. Margo's book: "Selling Your Home" [ https://amzn.to/2KVjwgN ] Margo's Blog: https://MovingOnWithMargo.com Some helpful articles: Tips to Avoid a Lemon [ https://movingonwithmargo.com/rv-tips-to-avoid-buying-a-lemon-2/ ] New Ideas in RV Design [ https://movingonwithmargo.com/new-ideas-in-rv-design/ ] RV Driving School [ https://movingonwithmargo.com/time-to-consider-rv-driving-school/ ] Buying a New RV...Bad Investment [ https://movingonwithmargo.com/page/67 ] 

Join Margo in exploring the RV lifestyle that sparks the traveling bug in women. Find out the many ways women explore this country and find fun and rewards in abundance. Mentioned in the podcast: CampgroundReviews.com  - Reviews most RV parks in the USA. koa.com/work-kampers - Spend the season in a KOA park. fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/volunteers - US Forest Service positions. habitat.org/volunteer/travel-and-build/rv-care-a-vanners - Many positions open with Habitat of America balloonfiesta.com/Volunteers-New - Volunteer at the annual New Mexico shindig. nomadsumc.org - Nomads Mission Volunteers highwayhypodermics.com - Traveling Nurses campchannel.com/jobboard- Working with kids as camp counselors & staff jobs.foreverresorts.com - Looking for high adventure, this is for you. festivalnet.com - Join the festival community, take your show on the road. Volunteer.gov - Seasonal openings with the Federal, State, and US Army Engineers Corp. Margo's Book, RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

All the excitement cycling the web these days is centered around the RV Lifestyle. If you get caught up in it and want to play, what type of entrance vehicle is right for you? Margo's book: "The RV Lifestyle Collection: For the Adventure of a Lifetime" available at Amazon. [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

One of the hurdles we must overcome to be happy participants in the RV lifestyle is finding the right refrigerator to replace the antiquated model that came with our used RV. Even new RVs are stocked with refrigerators that are not always reliable to keep their cool in high temperatures. With even hotter temps to come, this issue can become a major one. In this podcast, Margo discusses the newer compression-type RV refrigerators just coming to market, AC and DC. Listen to her personal dilemma when a decision to swap out the old Dometic 1292 absorption unit for a compression replacement that does not pass the "hot temp" test. Margo would like your help, please email her with any links or personal experiences in this area. Thank You. eMail: Margo@MovingOnWithMargo.com Margo's book "Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers" [https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk]

Having lived through the tension and heartbreak of 2020, most of us are heading out in the fall season to spend some time in a healing place. My list of healing places to visit: The Springs at Borrego [https://www.springsatborrego.com/borrego-springs-camping-rv-park] Rancho Sedona RV Park [https://ranchosedona.com/home/] Mill Creek Ranch Resort  in Canton Texas [https://millcreekranchresort.com/] Camp Gulf [https://campgulf.com/] HipCamp.com  Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk]

Before you start hunting for the perfect workamping job, listen to the tips contained in this podcast. Learn more about the lifestyle, the pros and cons, how to be successful finding that perfect job, and much more. RVer Job Exchange [https://rverjobexchange.com/] (new from the Escapees RV club) FREE RVNetwork [https://www.rvnetwork.com/forum/8-working-on-the-road/] Escapees RV Club Forum FREE  Workampers.com [https://www.workampers.com] 3 Levels of Annual Membership $20 to $67 Margo's book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

 Fun Boondocking Gadgets Yes, we all enjoy the daytime treasures available to us when boondocking, but when the dark veil drops, our enjoyment carries on.  We need some gadgets to make it more fun. Here are a few I found that extend that joy. (Disclaimer: I received no compensation for links to any of the suggestions, just great gadgets for boondockers.) Portable Power:  The Dakota Lithium Powerbox 10 https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-power-box-12v-10ah Portable Firepit: Outland Firebowl https://www.amazon.com/Outland-Firebowl-863-Portable-Diameter/dp/B073SMX1TC AGPTEK Solar Lantern https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH2DRYR Thermal Cookers https://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Brand-Thermal-Cooker-RPF-20/dp/B006K2Z8EA Chef’s Table & Organizer https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Sherpa-Table-Organizer/dp/B005DTEM2U Huski Wine Cooler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RHC25V7 RV Properties: Landdocker.com https://www.landdocker.com/ Margo's book, Conquer the Road, RV Maintenance for Travelers: https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Confusion reigns when you start thinking about boondocking in your RV. How does it work, what do you need to get started, how much do you have to sacrifice to enjoy this lifestyle?  Margo's book, For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection, available at Amazon. [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

For many travelers, boondocking in their RV is their dream come true. Visiting national parks, lakes, fishing streams, and beautiful vistas is why they invested in their own home on wheels. To keep this available to all of us, we follow the Boondocker's Etiquette as laid down by experienced RVers and approved by campground owners and park rangers. Margo’s book, The RV Lifestyle: A Dream Come True [https://amzn.to/2JcYCER]

The biggest threat to the RV lifestyle, in MHO, is the high cost of maintaining your rig on the road. The last few years have seen a downturn in NRVIA and RVIA training certifications among mobile service repair providers while they increase the rates. It is going to take all of us to reign in the greed that is rampant today in the mobile RV repair industry. Just say NO. Having options makes a difference. For help, look on Rvillage.com [https://rvillage.com] Click Group search -> mobile RV repair. Also check out the Escapees forum, RVNetwork.com. [https://www.rvnetwork.com] Find out where you can get RV maintenance training that will save you thousands of dollars once you take to the highways. Thanks for your support. …Margo MovingOnWithMargo.com[https://movingonwithmargo.com] RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/20ccd128/podcast/rss Margo’s eBook: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

Volunteering is good for your health! Websites that provide volunteer opportunities: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) https://www.nvoad.org/about-us/ FEMA National Disaster Relief:  https://www.fema.gov/disasters/volunteer-donate Habitat for Humanity - search for local division https://www.Volunteer.gov/s/ Volunteer openings in 6 government divisions National Park Service,  US Forest Service,  Corps of Engineers,  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,  US Geological Survey,  Bureau of Land Management Margo's book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

Learn about Neighbor.com - the Air B&B-like site that offers temporary storage space near you. Information on Starlink.com, the new satellite service for residential and mobile RVs, vans, trucks, and anything that moves. Want to make excellent money while traveling the country? Learn about NRVIA's opportunity for you to become an RV pre-purchase inspector and take home $100 per hour. NRVIA.org Margo's book: Writing and Publishing Books for Fun and Profit [https://amzn.to/2NHJVwX ]

Is the thrill of the RV lifestyle fading? Is boredom setting in? Are you dealing with loneliness? Think about volunteering for a few hours a week or more. Here are 7 steps to make the transition work out for you. Start loving life again! Margo's Book: "RV Lifestyle Collection" For the Adventure of a Lifetime. https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

How do you handle an unexpected death while living on the road full-time. It can be complex and nerve-wracking while you are grieving. We need all the help we can get while away from family and close friends. Find out the steps to take and who to call for comfort. As mentioned in the podcast, below are the numbers to call and the web addresses to find help.  Call this number to talk to someone during your crisis (free): Crisis Call Center (775) 784-8090 Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LegacyLossOfASpouse Law Depot (Free Health Care Directive) https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/living-will-medical-power-of-attorney/#.YBMKWhZlCHs AARP Checklist to Follow When Someone Dies https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/when-loved-one-dies-checklist Register to Donate Body [they pick up the body wherever you are]:  ScienceCare https://www.sciencecare.com/ Medcure: http://medcure.org/donor/#HIW More Information: Russ & Tina De Maris' Article Posted on RVTravel.com "Fulltime RVer - Death While on the Road" https://www.rvtravel.com/fulltime-rver-death-road/ Margo's Book: "RV Lifestyle Collection" For the Adventure of a Lifetime. https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

RVing in cold temperatures is a different mindset from other seasons. Discussion:   * Winter Storage   * Traveling in Cold Temperatures  * What to look for in Arctic RV Packages  * Warranties  * GPS Links: RV101 with Mark Polk - Winter Storage https://rv101withmarkpolk.com/2017/11/06/7-easy-steps-to-winterizing-your-rv-plumbing-system/ Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [includes winterizing steps]  https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

The latest Covid-19 tips for holiday travelers https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-planner/index.html RV Shows Still Happening in January and February 2021 RV Park Site Cancellation Fees Reminder Recycle Old Electronics https://www.e-cycle.com/contact Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

- Quality Gifts for the Holidays - Dog Training Technology BarxBuddy  https://www.barxbuddytrainer.com/enV1/deal.php Mobile Dog Gear Travel Bag https://www.chewy.com/mobile-dog-gear-week-away-tote-pet/dp/188167 Chuck Woodbury Book ABCs of RVing: https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-RVing-Everything-wanted-afraid/dp/0578787873/ref=sr_1_1 Clear Face Shield https://www.amazon.com/Glasses-Transparent-Anti-Fog-Reusable-Protective/dp/B08G1QPRSN/ref=sr_1_6 Roasting Smores Forks https://www.amazon.com/Telescoping-Rotating-Marshmallow-Roasting-Sticks/dp/B01AYESJ5Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top Portable Fireplace https://www.amazon.com/Outland-Firebowl-823-Portable-Diameter/dp/B007UMD2L0/ref=pd_sbs_86_1/143-4895829-9496722

So . . . now that the house is gone. If you have thought this through rather than made a snap decision, you have come up with a plan. Set a date to start your new life. Make changes to this plan as you move toward the goal.  Some helpful suggestions that may not of occurred to you from Margo's archives (26 years of life on the road). Mentioned in the podcast: Duck Pack & Track - The storage inventory software  https://www.duckpackandtrack.com Escapees Boot Camp and Driving School, Rainbow's End, Livingston, TX      https://escapees.com/education/rvers-boot-camp/ Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers   https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Enjoy the holidays and stay safe by following two common sense suggestions. Mentioned in the podcast: New type of comfortable, see-through, fog-free face shield for safe social mixing over the holidays.   https://www.amazon.com/Glasses-Transparent-Anti-Fog-Reusable-Protective/dp/B08G1QPRSN/ref=sr_1_6 Margo's Book on Amazon: "For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection 1, The Adventure of a Lifetime"  https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

If living the RV lifestyle is your dream, don't let the lack of funds keep you from experiencing the adventure of a lifetime. There are so many ways to make a living and still enjoy the good life. Margo offers 5 tips to help you resolve roadblocks to achieving your goal. Workamper News offers weekly updates on jobs available for RVers.(https://www.workampers.com) Communication tools for RVers with Cherie and Chris (https://www.techomadia.com) RV Lifestyle Experts (https://RVlifestyleexperts.com Click "Festivals/Special Events") Margo's Book: Working On The Road for Professionals and Just fun-loving Folks (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2znAjo5) Stop the junk mail at CatalogChoice - Free (https://www.catalogchoice.org/) Learn more about Escapees Mail Forwarding (https://www.escapees.com/)

If planning to move into an RV for a life on the road, the urgency to get rid of that last big obstacle (your house) may become an obsession. I know because this happened to me. You can save yourself a lot of money (and headaches) by selling the house yourself. Learn a few tips today about how the Real Estate market really works.  For the step-by-step plan, pick up Margo's book: Selling Your Home: How the Real Estate Market Works. What the Seller Needs to Know and What the Pros hope you never find out. https://amzn.to/2KVjwgN  For more information about the RV Lifestyle: Website: https://RVLifestyleExperts.com Blog: https://MovingOnWithMargo.com

Learning as much as you can about your rig before roaring off into the sunset pays off. But I suspect the anxiety is building. Stepping into the cab of a new machine can be terrifying. Even if it’s just the new-to-you huge pickup that tows the trailer or fifth wheel. Are you sure you can back into a small space with confidence? What about the skills that are necessary to back in that small space with your tiny new Rpod, piece of cake, right? Before spending frustrating hours, and possible embarrassment, make that first trip to a Driving School. Lately, driving schools are popping up everywhere. Here are a few examples: My Website: RV Lifestyle Experts https://rvlifestyleexperts.com RV Drivers Confidence Course   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CeThR_A4VI My RV Driving School http://www.myrvschool.com/ RV Driving School https://www.rvschool.com/ RV Superior Driving School http://www.superiordrivers.com/rv-and-campers.html RV Basic Training https://www.rvbasictraining.com/boot-camp/boot-camp.html Escapees Boot Camp and Driving School https://www.escapees.com/education/rvers-online-university/curriculum/ RVing Women Oct. Online Boot Camp Class https://www.rvingwomen.org/default.aspx

With all the anxiety impacting our world today, learning new habits could save our health and our lives. Take a few minutes to relax and let go.  Learn to Say What You Think.  Training dogs to sniff out COVID 19. For the rest of the story:  * Training dogs to sniff out COVID 19:  https://newatlas.com/medical/uk-researchers-dog-detect-covid-19/  * Toxic People: https://dariusforoux.com/toxic-people/  * My book, "The RV lifestyle: A Dream Come True": https://amzn.to/2JcYCER

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, and many that just live in an RV all year.  My book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers: https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Having spent 25 years on the road, 10 years as a solo, Margo offers some suggestions on how to start the solo RV lifestyle. Support Clubs: Escapees.com [https://www.escapees.com] RVing Women [https://www.rvingwomen.org] Wandering Individuals Network [https://www.rvsingles.org] RV Lifestyle Experts website [https://rvlifestyleexperts.com]

This episode about campground rules is designed to alert you to the restrictions many campgrounds and resorts are placing on visitors this summer. Being thrown out of a park is not fun. With campgrounds and resorts filled to capacity, you may be homebound sooner than you expect. For more information about the RV Lifestyle, visit Amazon and pick up my book, "The RV Lifestyle Collection" https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

What most people exploring the details of the RV lifestyle want to know is “can I afford to live this dream?” This podcast is dedicated to answering that question. If you set a budget for your travels, get the most for your money. Here are some suggestions to maximize your dollar and have fun too. For more information, explore my book, "How to Save Money While Enjoying the RV Lifestyle" at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Jcap6l For an overview of the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my "RV Lifestyle Collection" eBook that includes "How to Save Money," https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g For assistance with finding a certified RV Inspector: https://www.nrvia.org For complete information on a homebase selection, visit: https://RVLifestyleExperts.com => Fulltime-RVng => Choosing a Homebase.

Discussion of typical maintenance costs related to each class of RV. For more information on the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my RV Lifestyle Collection eBook, https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

Part 1: Finding the Right RV for Your Lifestyle Different classes of RVs available are Class A, Class C, Class B, Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel, and Class B/B+. Find out which one works for you. I discuss cost and features of each to help you make the right choice. For more information on the RV Lifestyle, take a look at my RV Lifestyle Collection eBook, https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

“Full-timers” consist of thousands of construction, energy, and medical workers, living mobile out of necessity for their jobs, as well as retired and gig-economy folks who sold their “sticks-and-bricks” homes to live a nomadic lifestyle. Displaying the entrepreneurial spirit for which the RV industry is known, businesses and services are adapting swiftly to help these displaced RVers. Here are some of the ways they are helping: This episode includes: RV Groups Helping Full-timers Find a Space Dogs Detecting COVID-19 Freedom Van Conversion Say What You Think Margo's book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection 1 [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g] Freedom Vans Chongo: http://freedomvans.co/project/chongo/

Towing Rules of the Road Start your RV lifestyle safely by learning the towing rules of the road in each state. If you are new to towing or just need to be reminded about the different state laws, here in a capsule are the main requirements.   Reference: [https://www.motorists.org/blog/rules-regulations-towing-vehicle/] Excellent Guides: [https://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/] Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g

Is the RV Industry in a Death Spiral?  Maybe, maybe not. Starting in 2008, the RV industry headed into a slump that lasted until 2010. As the industry started to turn around, manufacturers decided on a  survival plan, build cheap and sell high. This podcast takes a look at what really happened. This podcast highlights the RV Dealers participation in the Death Spiral. Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

Is the RV Industry in a Death Spiral?  Maybe, maybe not. Starting in 2008, the RV industry headed into a slump that lasted until 2010. As the industry started to turn around, manufacturers decided on a  survival plan, build cheap and sell high. This podcast takes a look at what really happened. This podcast -Part 1 - presents the RV Manufacturer's part in the RV Death Spiral. Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]

To give my audience a taste of the topics to come in future monthly podcasts, several episodes are available today. I plan to cover changes in the RV industry, new RV designs, innovations, environmental bulletins, and my observations on the RV lifestyle. Please feel free to respond by clicking the “voice message” link. Be aware that I may replay these messages in my podcast when appropriate. Any observations that you may have about the RV lifestyle are welcome. Margo's eBook: RV Lifestyle Collection 1 [https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g]