In this jam-packed episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, your favorite road warriors are back — sharing drinks, stories, and straight-up real talk from the wild world of full-time RV life.

🍷 What’s on tap this week?
The crew kicks things off by cracking open some drinks and catching up from across the country — from Colorado Springs to Alabama to the outskirts of Chicago. Whether it’s box wine or craft whiskey, there’s always a story behind the bottle.

🚐 Topics covered:

• The art (and frustration) of backing in big rigs

• Marriage-tested communication tactics (walkie talkies vs. yelling)

• The one product each of us can’t live without on the road — from Starlink to fancy gloves to an air fryer MVP

• RV upgrade talk — tankless water heaters, plush mattresses, and the elusive washer/dryer combo

• Thousand Trails: how it’s saving our wallets (and sanity)

• Tales from the field: our journey as certified RV techs, including Schwintek nightmares and stove removals

🛠️ Pro tips from the road:

• How to back in like a boss (without your partner threatening to leave you)

• Why Starlink changed the game for full-time families

• How to find and price Thousand Trails memberships (and what the fine print really means)

💬 Quote of the episode:

“It’s called GOAL – Get Out And Look. Because if you don’t trust your spouse 100%, you better trust your eyes.”

If you’ve ever lived the RV life, dreamed about it, or just want to laugh with folks who have, this is your show.

About your hosts:

Danny and Melissa:

We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

Jim and Amy:

We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between!

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/

Rob and Trish:
We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads

Welcome 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:

• Meet the full-time RVing crew and hear how it all started

• Get tips and laughs about RV maintenance (including a toilet spray disaster 😬)

• Hear tales of camp etiquette gone wrong, dog poop karma, fridge explosions, and surprise campsite neighbors

• Laugh along with stories of lost steaks, RV dog crimes, and the chaos of recording videos in peace

• 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.

About your hosts:

Danny and Melissa:

We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny's retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we're embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

Jim and Amy:

We are Thevagabondzjimnamy, and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between!

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/

Rob and Trish:
We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads