This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Towing anxiety! Do you have it? Many people are not as smooth at towing a trailer or a 5th-wheel as they should be. Even if you are a passenger most of the time, it is still essential to have towing skills in case of an emergency or situation. Eric has advice on how to become a better tower and how to do it safely.  RVSafety Staying On The Road: Eric discusses how to get ready to hit the road this season! He advises about what to bring and how to know what you need in advance so that you have a fabulous trip and not a trip filled with undue stress! It's essential to prepare in advance for RV trips even if you’re an experienced RVer. The Next Stop: Eric and Alexis travel to the historic New Orleans! Even big cities can be RV-friendly if you know how to do it correctly! They highlight the best spots to eat and sightsee so that you can plan your best trip ever! RV Envy: RV Fresh Water Hoses! Eric explains the Good, Better, Best Concept for RV Water Hoses and how to choose the right one.  

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: How to find the perfect job on the road! The goal is to enjoy the RV life as much as possible, including finding a way to cover the costs of your adventure! Whether you need a little or a lot of income, Eric and Alexis can help you find something that fits your needs. Staying On The Road: De-winterizing! It's a scary word to some, but not if you are part of The Smart RVer nation! Eric can put your fears to rest if you pay attention to his advice on how and when to properly de-winterize your RV. He tells you all about the do’s and don'ts of getting your RV ready to go this spring. The Next Stop: Eric and Alexis delve into the wonderful world of Mugu State Park. The state park is an amazing place to visit! It has so much to offer from the views to the wildlife that is prominent in the area. The ocean offers a lot of activities for water lovers!  RV Envy: Water filters! Eric explains how important is to have one or more water filters to make your water more appealing smelling, even if it doesn't make it potable! Having a filter or two can really save your bacon! Water Filter Video Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website Check Out Our Tees, Mugs and Cool Stuff!

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis delve into the world of packing the correct equipment in your RV for every trip! Its vital that you have what you need but you don’t overdo it either! It’s important to be smart when it comes to knowing what you need!  Staying On The Road: Eric emphasizes the significance of an RV as a substantial financial and emotional investment. He stresses the importance of maintenance to prevent the deterioration of this investment, particularly when the RV is a means to fulfill family activities and travel goals. The maintenance process is portrayed as manageable, requiring confidence, knowledge of personal skill limits, and basic tools. The maintenance checklist includes various systems such as electrical, water, sanitation, appliances, ventilation, roof, house structure, LP (propane) system, and chassis. Eric advises on the need for tools but emphasizes that an extensive or top-of-the-line tool set is unnecessary. He also recommends keeping basic parts on hand, especially when traveling or when businesses are closed. Eric acknowledges the availability of maintenance guides and YouTube videos but notes that they serve as general guides and individual experiences may differ. He compares an RV to a house, highlighting the complexity of its systems and suggesting that certain maintenance tasks may be within one's expertise while others may require professional assistance. The key is understanding the RV's various systems and navigating maintenance accordingly.  The Next Stop: Eric and Alexis travel over to Cody Wyoming and share all the gems that lay there! Its a great place to visit as a family and learn about the wild wild west! There's a big cowboy culture that you’re sure to enjoy, even if it's new to you or not exactly your thing! Plus if you have kids, this is the ideal place to visit. RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com RV Envy: Eric talks about why you need to get yourself some sewer hose supports! Slunky and Camco carry some really good products and you can be sure to get what you need from either of these brands. Supports come in very handy at RV parks and help the sewage flow more easily!   Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website RV Roof Magic

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis discuss how you can be prepared for an emergency on the road. This type of assurance and preparedness can give RVers the peace of mind they need when traveling. It’s vital to have a first aid kit whether you’re traveling with or without family. Things happen, so being well equipped can make a huge difference in feeling safe and knowing how to handle scary situations. Jase Medical Emergency Medications      Use Coupon Code & Save 10 Bucks "SmartFirstAid" My Medic RV First Aid Kits Staying On The Road: Eric discusses the fluctuations in the RV industry over the years, influenced by economic factors, fuel prices, wars, and interest rates. He highlights how the industry experienced a boom after 2008/09 but underwent a gradual decline in quality. The pandemic led to a surge in demand, but the industry faced challenges like employee turnover and quality issues. Eric suggests to enter maintenance mode due to the industry slowing down. He advises against buying new or used RVs at this time, expressing concerns about the industry's focus on efficiency and technology rather than addressing quality concerns. Instead, he recommend improving and fixing existing RVs, cautioning that selling a pandemic RV to buy a post-pandemic one may not solve underlying problems. The Next Stop: Eric and Alexis take a road trip to Seattle Washington where they highlight some of the must-see areas surrounding the city! They talk about the great outdoors and how to take advantage of every moment you can as an RVer. The proximity to the city can also carry a special opportunity for last-minute supplies you may have forgotten for your RV adventure. RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com RV Envy: Eric tells us all about the “new” interstate battery that lives twice as long as other batteries! This is exciting for RVers because we all want to buy less and buy smart! RVers want to be independent and ready to go and they don’t want to be slowed down by the likes of a lame battery with a short life! So check out the EFB Interstate batteries on the SmartRVPartsCenter.com.  Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. Visit Our YouTube Channel RV Related Videos for The Smart RVer    

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: In this episode, Eric & Alexis give some pointers on how to party while RVing. Actually, they give some pointers about having small parties in the RV park. An RV Party can be with a group of your friends, or you can put something together in an RV Park and invite your neighbors. Everyone loves a good party, and there is no better place to have a party than in an RV. Get together with friends, family, and neighbors, and have a good time! Staying On The Road: Today everyone loves a flat-screen TV; there is no better screen to watch your favorite movie or show on, big and flat. Even though RV manufacturers seem to love the idea of providing a pretty awesome product, they tend to screw it up. Eric explains what to look for when replacing a Flat Screen TV in your RV if it breaks or falls off the wall. Not all flat-screen TVs should be mounted in an RV. The backing plates are not designed to take the beating an RV often provides while going down the road.  The Next Stop: Alexis takes us on an adventure to New Mexico to enjoy the annual Ballon Festival held in Albuquerque, usually held in October when the weather is perfect and the skies are clear. RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com RV Envy: Eric explains the benefits of using premade plastic leveling blocks and the importance of leveling your RV. Today wood has become almost as expensive as plastic and can be a bit of a hassle to use. Wood is great but, plastic has made its way as the new wood replacement product. RV Levels on YouTube Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: In today's episode, Eric and Alexis explore RV cookware. Sometimes we can let the amount of cookware we keep in the RV become overwhelming, or someone new to RVing might be inclined to buy nothing but the best and a lot of it. It is best to keep it simple, as it was brought out in the episode. Listen to Episode 142 for all the details. Staying On The Road: Eric digs into the problem with so many no-brand-name products creeping into the RV world. Some of these off-brands might be inexpensive, but are they worth the savings? Eric points to some examples they might become a hazard creating unsafe conditions, or they might fail prematurely, forcing you into replacing it much sooner than expected, which will cost more money. Not to mention the possibility of the part causing unexpected damage to the RV. This is great to listen to; check it out! The Next Stop: In this segment, Alexis shares some insights on Shiner, TX, and what an awesome place it is to visit. This quaint town near Houston and San Antonio has a Historical Brewery and a host of family-related activities to keep you entertained for days. It is an RV friendly getaway with plenty to for even the more seasoned RVer. RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com RV Envy: Eric talks about the best Tire Blow Out System made today. RV Defender is the best product to reduce the damage caused to a Travel Trailer or 5th that has a tire blow out. One blow out can cost thousands of dollars and ruin a well planned RV Get a Way. RV De-Fender on YouTube RV De-fender Tire Blow Out System Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website RV Roof Magic  

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis discuss tips for buying your first RV! Eric would probably tell you not to buy a new RV, only a nice used one but we won’t go into that right now… anyways, Alexis and Eric do give out tips about one should go about buying their very first RV. There is a lot of fore thought that goes into buying an RV of any type so doing extensive research is vital.  Staying On The Road: Why are pigtails, or in other words, 110 Volt adapters, so confusing? Well, that's exactly what Eric explains in depth to his listeners this week. It’s something everyone with an RV should know, so Eric is here to clarify things in this Staying on the Road portion of the show.  YouTube Video about 110 Volt Adapters The Next Stop: This week, Alexis and Eric will go into the world of the best RV parks in the USA. This is just a small list, and there are many others that aren't listed but are just as great! The important thing to remember about The Next Stop is that it just gives you a small taste of what you can research before you take a trip. RV Envy: Eric gives you the full run-down of sewer hoses! There is a difference between some sewer hoses, so we like to keep our listeners informed so they can buy the right ones for their specific needs! Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics RV Parts & Accessories The Smart RVer Podcast Website Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. RV Roof Magic Dicor Products- Dicorproducts.com Rudys (Dicor) Tips and Tricks Book- RudysRoofbook.pdf RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com TheSmartRVer YouTube Channel- youtube.com

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RVer Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down!Enjoying The RV Life: We all like to buy trinkets on the road. But Eric and Alexis talk about whether or not it's worth it. They talk about the right things to buy and how to find more quality items to take home for yourself or your loved ones you left behind and didn't travel with. Staying On The Road: Eric dives into the interesting world of trailer axles. He eases the minds of his listeners and explains how to find the ones you need by helping you understand how to find the size and help yourself be more informed. He also talks about the benefits of upgrading your axles if you ever have the chance or the desire to do so.Axle Identification ChartsThe Next Stop: Alexis and Eric talk about Route 66! This road is famous and can be done in chunks or you can explore the entire Route 66 and never leave it. The entire Route 66 is about 2400 miles long and is a great way for the entire family to have a great vacation. They talk about the incredible landmarks that can be seen on the route. RV Envy:Eric gives his listeners the run-down on Blizzard Boxes! These exciting items are a must-have for an RVer of any level. You’re friends will be sure to envy your amazing cooler that beats all other coolers! Take the leap and get yourself a Blizzard Box today!The Amazing Blizzard Box - BlizzardBox.comSunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning FabricsSmart RV Parts Center - RV Parts & AccessoriesHot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc.RV Rubber Roof Repair RV Roof MagicDicor Products- Dicorproducts.comRudys (Dicor) Tips and Tricks Book- RudysRoofbook.pdfRV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.comThe Smart RVer YouTube Channel-youtube.com

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis have a great conversation about upping the game when taking great pictures out on the road while enjoying the RV Lifestyle. Sometimes, investing time upfront can improve the quality of the pictures you take on the road. Check out the podcast or The Smart RVer Website for more details. Taking Great Pictures Staying On The Road: Eric digs into the problems of Low Voltage at RV Parks and what causes it. He also details why it can be so bad for RV Appliances and that the long-term effect is not good. It can even lead to premature appliance death. Eric explains a solution called the Hughes Voltage Booster and details how it can help save your RV electronics. The Next Stop: Alexis takes a trip to Hawaii to see the islands by renting an RV prepped for the island lifestyle. Seeing Hawaii on your own terms in an RV is a great way to bring your family together for a trip of a lifetime. The RVs are ready to rent; you must enjoy what the islands offer. For more information Click Here RV Envy: Eric circles back to the Hughes Autoformer RV Voltage Booster and digs into the details. The Hughes Autoformer is the best way to protect your RV from Low voltage and Power Surges. Watch RV Envy on Youtube Check it out on our website. Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics RV Parts & Accessories The Smart RVer Podcast Website Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc. RV Roof Magic Dicor Products- Dicorproducts.com Rudys (Dicor) Tips and Tricks Book- RudysRoofbook.pdf RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com TheSmartRVer YouTube Channel- youtube.com

This is Eric Stark with The Smart RV’er Podcast, Delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: Eric and Alexis engage in a comprehensive discussion, expounding upon the top five essential RV hacks that every avid RVer should be well-versed in. Their paramount objective is to empower their listeners with a repertoire of strategies that not only facilitate a smoother RV experience but also enrich their overall enjoyment of the RV lifestyle. These hacks are intended to optimize the functionality and convenience of recreational vehicle living, covering aspects such as maintenance, travel efficiency, and lifestyle enhancements.   Staying On The Road: Eric provides a detailed exposition on skylights, and their typical locations within RVs, and offers insights on sourcing suitable replacements. Skylights, when strategically positioned, not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of recreational vehicles but also introduce valuable natural lighting, contributing to a more inviting and well-illuminated interior ambiance. The Next Stop The Sawtooth National Recreation Area, located in the picturesque state of Idaho, offers a breathtaking destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and outdoor experiences. Alexis and Eric provide valuable insights regarding the optimal timing for visits and a plethora of engaging activities to partake in while exploring this remarkable region. For a deeper dive into the details and attractions within the recreation area, we encourage you to explore the comprehensive information available on TheSmartRVer.com. RV Envy: Eric delves into a comprehensive exploration of Dicor products, highlighting their exceptional efficacy in sealing and maintaining the integrity of RV structures. Furthermore, he provides valuable guidance to his audience on the convenient sourcing of Dicor products, ensuring accessibility to these reputable solutions for RV enthusiasts. Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics RV Parts & Accessories The Smart RVer Podcast Website Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines etc.RV Roof Magic Dicor Products- Dicorproducts.com Rudys (Dicor) Tips and Tricks Book- RudysRoofbook.pdf RV Destinations Magazine- RVdestinationsmagazine.com TheSmartRVer YouTube Channel- youtube.com