Episodes
Monday Aug 05, 2019
8. The History of RV's and What's a China Bomb?
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
How did this whole RV thing start? I wanted to know, so come along for the history lesson. Brandi and I chat about the quality of RV's today. We also talk about China bombs.
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
7. Why we Podcast, trips to Charleston and why I walk on the roof
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
For this episode we give you a run down of our recent trip to Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. Though it was a quick trip for each location, we give you our fun finds in each city. We also share our thoughts on the campgrounds we visited this trip. While we enjoyed Charleston, Savannah was our family favorite.
In this episode, for "Brandi wants to know" we learn why Scott likes to walk on the roof of our travel trailer.
James Island Campground Review
Skidaway Island Campground Review
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Monday Jul 22, 2019
6. RV Maintenance and why is my hitch making so much noise?
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Brandi and Scott chat though their maintenance routine. Exterior and interior cleaning is a must. Come join the conversation and add any of your tips.
Maintenance items we use:
Monday Jul 15, 2019
5. RV Terminology and Tornado Warnings
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
RV terminology can be a mystery to someone new to RV'ing and knowing the language makes you feel part of the club.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
4. Buying an RV is not cheaper than . . .
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Buying an RV might not be cheaper than other vacations. If you could only use the RV a couple times of year does owning one make sense for your family. I took some figures and used some old fashion math to prove my point. Let us know if it's worth it for your family.
Scenario 1:
- Travel Trailer cost: $22,900 financed for 6 years @ 4.5%: $363 per month/total: $26,136
- Insurance is: $40 per month is total $480 per year. Total of $2880 for 6 years
- Average of $2000 startup cost for hitch and other camper stuff
- Tag for $225 per year. Total of $1350 for 6 years
- Total spent for 6 year period for Trailer, Insurance, Start up and Tag: $32,366
- Per month cost for 6 years: $449
- Per year cost for 6 years: $5,388
Scenario 2:
- Class A cost: $90,000 financed for 10 years @ 5.5%: $976 per month/total: $117,120
- Insurance is: $130 per month is $1560 per year. Total of $15,600 for 10 years
- Startup cost is $2000
- Tag is $400 per year: $4000
- Total spent for 10 year period: $138,720
- Per month cost for 10 year: $1,156
- Per year cost for 10 years: $13,872
Monday Jul 01, 2019
3: Our first trip of the year and upgrades we love
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
We talk about our first trip of the year and tips for hosting a large group. A few upgrades we love! Onsite chat about our experience and Brandi wants to know the difference between 30 and 50 Amp RV power.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
2: 10 Things we love and hate about our camper
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
We all love and hate things about our campers. We wanted to sit down and talk through some of those thing to help you with purchasing decisions or upgrades you may want to make. There are always compromises with any purchase. What's best for the kids or hang out area over sleep area. So many decisions. We hope this helps and enjoy the chat.
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
1: How We Started Camping
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
A story of our family of four that discovered camping. Our son's request for a camping trip on his birthday starts us on a journey of camping and loving the RV lifestyle.