RV Work Life Balance

By: Sherri and Russ Caldwell
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  • Cheers & Welcome to RV Work Life Balance – The Podcast for anyone interested in full-time RV Life on the road, especially if you’re still working for a living. Your hosts, Sherri & Russ, both work full time while traveling coast to coast, finding adventure, overcoming challenges, and discovering new opportunities while living, working, and traveling full time in a 40ft RV. Whether you’re dreaming of hitting the road or are already a seasoned RVer, this podcast is your guide to finding harmony in work and life while embracing the freedom of the open road.
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  • Episode 16: Dangerous Detours!

    Episode 16: Dangerous Detours!
    Apr 7 2024
    RVing from Tioga Pass outside of Yosemite National Park: RV Life Trip Planning adventures with road hazards, CAUTION signs, U-turns and alternate routes when things go wrong– Listen to the full episode with full access to Show Notes & Resources at: RVWorkLifeBalance.com/rv-dangerous-detours/ - - - - - episode highlights - - - - - (00:01:16) RV Dangerous Detours(00:06:21) RV Life Trip Wizard 🧭 RV Safe Routing(00:09:30) SAFE RULE: Follow the semi-trucks 🚛(00:10:48) Emergency Plan #1 🚨Disconnect & Drive Away(00:20:16) Tioga Pass to Yosemite: ROAD CLOSED(00:24:00) RV Safe GPS Surprises 😱(00:37:27) Trip Planning: Where to go & How to get there(00:43:22) RV Work Life Balance: Off the beaten path - - - - - RV DANGEROUS DETOURS - EPISODE SUMMARY - - - - - Leaving Las Vegas, the plan was to sneak across CA-120 to Yosemite National Park over Memorial Day Weekend– thru the backdoor over Tioga Pass, to avoid the holiday traffic and crowds on the other side. Did we make it? Yes and No… This episode delves deep into the essence of RV life on the road: Embracing the unpredictable while finding adventure in the detours. From quirky overnight stays like the very retro (in a cool way!) Long Street Casino on the edge of Death Valley, to navigating flooded roads, snow and unforeseen route changes, we learned the importance of on-the-spot flexibility. Sometimes the most dangerous detours lead to the most memorable adventures, as we’ve learned, from West Coast to East Coast, and all roads in-between. From the mountains of California to the turnpikes of Pennsylvania, we’ve encountered twisty roads, roadblocks, and scary signs: ROAD CLOSED - LOW CLEARANCE - WEIGHT LIMIT - BRIDGE OUT!!! Stories of navigating through challenges, assessing situations on the fly, and making decisions that deviate from the original plan resonate with the core of RV living: Life is about the journey, not just the destination. --> And, with RV Work Life Balance, still showing up for work on time the next day. Join us! Feel the freedom, enjoy the ongoing adventure, and perhaps ignite a spark for your own journey on the open road… ~~~~~~~~~~ → Be sure to LIKE ❤️ & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 on your favorite platform! Thank you! 😘 ~~~~~~~~~~ FEATURED LINKS & RESOURCES: - U.S. ROAD CONDITIONS ⚠️ Super helpful reference list of website links and phone numbers for current road conditions in every state. - RV BREAKDOWNS & Working Full Time On The Road - The other side of dangerous detours: When 💩 really does go wrong. - RV Travel CAUTION: 7 Scary Road Signs of DOOM - Take a look back on one of our most popular articles on RV Work Life Balance! SPONSORS & AFFILIATES Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information. >> FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR THIS EPISODE: - Midland Two-Way Radios – Long Range Walkie Talkie (set of 2) – We’ve mentioned these as Marriage Savers before (particularly when you’re parking the RV), they are incredibly helpful to have in so many situations, including caravan travel and emergencies. - Rand McNally Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas 2024 - Trust but verify! We keep a copy of the Trucker’s Atlas in the back pocket of the driver’s seat, so we can always quickly check suggested routing and alternatives. >> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE BEST RV MEMBERSHIPS: ⭐️ RV LIFE TRIP WIZARD - We rely on RV Life PRO Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS -- keeps us safe on the road! ⭐️ GuideAlong – formerly GyPSy Guide – Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations – don’t go without a GuideAlong! ⭐️ Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: 'FREE overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (Discount! 🤑) ⭐️ FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club! Plus Special Deals and Discounts to Save Hundreds of Dollars on RVing Expenses - Tires, Roadside Rescue® & more! ⭐️ TSD Open Roads Diesel Discount Program - If you have a diesel engine in your RV, you'll want to know more about this incredible savings program -- and the convenience of locating and fueling up at truck stops on your route. Check it out! Referred by Sherri Caldwell 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~ KEEP IN TOUCH! Visit Sherri & Russ at RVWorkLifeBalance.com - Subscribe to the blog! Facebook: facebook.com/RVWorkLifeBalance/ Email: contact@RVWorkLifeBalance.com ~~~~~~~~~~
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    45 mins
  • Episode 15: RV Breakdowns!

    Episode 15: RV Breakdowns!
    Apr 3 2024
    RVing from the Cummins Repair Facility in Phoenix, Arizona: Ride along for RV Breakdowns, Roadside Assistance horror stories, emergency RV Repairs... and still getting to work on time, while traveling full time on the road! Listen to the full episode with full access to show notes and resources at: RVWorkLifeBalance.com/rv-breakdowns/ - - - - - episode highlights - - - - - (00:00:52) - Where Are We Today???(00:02:25) - First Breakdown: Tire Blowout(00:04:14) - RV Safety & Roadside Assistance FAILS(00:08:55) - Second Breakdown: Emergency Road Kit(00:12:20) - Third Breakdown: FREIGHTLINER To The Rescue!(00:17:08) - Our Breakdown: Warning Lights!(00:29:00) - RV Work Life Balance & Breakdowns(00:43:20) - Don't miss an episode - P.S. SUBSCRIBE! 😘 RV BREAKDOWNS EPISODE SUMMARY: Living, traveling, and working full-time on the road has taught us a lot about RV Work Life Balance, especially when that "Life" part throws a wrench into your plans. We've learned the hard way that flexibility, preparation, and a sense of humor are key to getting through unexpected situations. So, how do you keep your work-life balance in check when your rolling home decides to break down? We've got a few stories and tips to help you navigate these detours. From emergency road kits to essential roadside assistance plans, and the art of working remotely from just about anywhere (even a Cummins repair facility waiting room in Phoenix!), we've covered it all. And through it all, we've managed to keep smiling, keep traveling, and keep working… right on time. 😬 Join us for the fun! Feel the freedom, enjoy the ongoing adventure, and perhaps ignite a spark for your own journey on the open road... ~~~~~~~~~~ → Be sure to FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 on your favorite platform! Thank you! 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~ FEATURED LINKS & RESOURCES: - All About RV Tires: RV Weight & Safety - Part 3 in a series for NIRVC about those massive wheels on the bus and how to prevent disasters on the road. - NIRVC: Why Nothing But The Best RV Service Center Will Do - The most important thing you can do to prevent RV breakdowns? Take care of your equipment, with regular maintenance and inspections. How we found our friends and trusted partner National Indoor RV Centers. SPONSORS & AFFILIATES Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information. >> FEATURED PRODUCTS FOR THIS EPISODE: Highly Recommended RV Breakdowns Safety Equipment: - Collapsible Traffic Cones Pop up Reflective Safety Cones (4 Pack) - High Visibility Mesh Safety Reflective Vest - Midland Two-Way Radios – Long Range Walkie Talkie (set of 2) - We've mentioned these as Marriage Savers before (particularly when you're parking the RV), they are incredibly helpful to have in so many situations, including caravan travel and emergencies. >> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES: ⭐️ FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club! Plus Special Deals and Discounts to Save Hundreds of Dollars on RVing Expenses - Tires, Roadside Rescue® & more! ⭐️ RV LIFE PRO - We rely on RV Life PRO Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS -- keeps us safe on the road! ⭐️ GuideAlong – formerly GyPSy Guide – Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations – don’t go without a GuideAlong! ⭐️ Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: ‘FREE’ overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (Discount! 🤑) ⭐️ TSD Open Roads Diesel Discount Program - If you have a diesel engine in your RV, you'll want to know more about this incredible savings program -- and the convenience of locating and fueling up at truck stops on your route. Check out the app and website. Referred by Sherri Caldwell 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~ KEEP IN TOUCH! Visit Sherri & Russ at RVWorkLifeBalance.com - Subscribe to the blog! Facebook: facebook.com/RVWorkLifeBalance/ Email: contact@RVWorkLifeBalance.com ~~~~~~~~~~
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    44 mins
  • Episode 14: Sunset Adventures - Leaving Las Vegas?!?

    Episode 14: Sunset Adventures - Leaving Las Vegas?!?
    Jan 8 2024
    RVing from Las Vegas, Nevada: a sunset road trip adventure goes WRONG when we get LOCKED IN Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area after dark… ~~~~~~~~~~ 01-07-2024 - EPISODE 14 - (00:51:58)Title: Sunset Adventures - Leaving Las Vegas?!? SUNSET ADVENTURES EPISODE SUMMARY: “So we’re calling the 1-800 number. I’m like, ‘Should I call 911 and tell them we’re locked in this canyon?!?’” Buckle up as we set out in the Jeep on a recent Sunset Adventure – after work, of course – to the incredible Red Rock Canyon, just 15 miles from our lovely RV site at Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort. Less than half hour from civilization and all the comforts of our home on wheels… Just four hours later, it felt like a world away from indoor plumbing, real food, and our cozy bed: Welcome to PANIC in the canyon! Sunset Adventures are an amazing escape, at the end of the workday, to get out and explore the local area, wherever we happen to be, often with GyPSy Guide/Guide Along - our favorite GPS audio tour guide - telling us where to go and what to see all along the way. Ride along with us to experience fascinating discoveries and unique Sunset Adventures at various locations throughout the U.S., including the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas; Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho; Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota; Ghost Hunting in Tombstone, Arizona; and Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas. Every sunset holds a promise of a new adventure. Russ and Sherri encourage YOU to get out there and see the world! Their narrative paints a vivid picture of how to weave work and adventure into an exciting lifestyle on the road. Join us for SUNSET ADVENTURES - Leaving Las Vegas?!? - - - - - HIGHLIGHTS - - - - - (00:00:00) - Where Are We Today???(00:03:24) - Explore w/ GyPSy Guide/GuideAlong(00:05:06) - America The Beautiful Nat’l Park Pass(00:14:24) - Sunset Adventures: All the Reasons(00:15:47) - Exploring After Hours(00:21:45) - A Lovely Sunset Leads to…(00:25:47) - PANIC IN THE CANYON(00:27:18) - Exploring Amazing Places(00:31:55) - Unforgettable Encounters in Medora, North Dakota(00:38:07) - Unexpected Experience at Craters of the Moon(00:41:23) - Ghost Towns & Graveyards in Southwest Utah(00:41:37) - Graffiti Surprise at Cadillac Ranch(00:44:45) - Thrilling Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas(00:47:35) - Historic Tombstone, Arizona(00:50:16) - Sunset Adventures & RV Work-Life Balance(00:51:35) - Don’t miss an episode - P.S. SUBSCRIBE! 😘 ~~~~~~~~~~ → Be sure FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE 🔔 on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you! 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~ FEATURED LINKS & RESOURCES: Gypsy Guide App: 5 Reasons You'll ❤️ GPS Audio Driving Tours (article): You all might know, I LOVE a great city tour! If there’s a trolley or double-decker bus at the curb in an unfamiliar city, I am on it – first thing! What a great way to experience a new place: with an overview, insider tips, and a colorful narrated tour by someone who knows and loves the destination. A guided tour is by far the best way to explore a new place, but what if you’re not in the city? What if there is no hop-on hop-off trolley tour...(continue reading) ~~~~~~~~~~ SPONSORS & AFFILIATES Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information. >> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES: ⭐️ GuideAlong – formerly GyPSy Guide – Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations – don’t go without a GuideAlong! ⭐️ RV LIFE PRO - We rely on RV Life PRO Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS! ~~~~~~~~~~ KEEP IN TOUCH! Like, Comment, Subscribe or Follow & Share RV Work Life Balance on your fave podcast app! Visit Sherri & Russ at BooksAndTravelUSA.com - Subscribe to the blog! Facebook: facebook.com/BooksAndTravelUSA Email: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com If you’d like to SPONSOR The RV Work-Life Balance Podcast or work with us on a feature or interview, contact: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com ~~~~~~~~~~ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ⭐️ FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club!Good Sam Club Membership - RV campgrounds you can trust - 10% discount & many other benefits!⭐️ Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: ‘FREE’ overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (Discount! 🤑)TSD Open Roads Diesel Discount Program - If you have a diesel engine in your RV, you'll want to know more about this incredible savings program -- and the convenience of locating and fueling up at truck stops on your route. Check out the app and website. Referred by Sherri Caldwell 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~
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    52 mins

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