Rocking the RV Life

Since 2022 is in the rearview mirror, we share what it cost us to stay in campgrounds. You will be surprised at our nightly average figure. We also explain how we keep campsite and RV park expenditures low. Fuel has been a big challenge. We share how we’ve adapted to lower the cost. In episode 38 we advise using discount fuel cards to help save on diesel and DEF. Find out how many miles we covered too. What were our favorite destinations in 2022? Where was the best hiking? We answer those questions and mention the most memorable restaurants we dined at, including Geddy’s in Bar Harbor, Maine. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram & Facebook. Join us on January 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Ohio RV Supershow in Cleveland, Ohio. We'll be there! Come on out and say "hi"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and I met YouTube couple Jeff & Steff from, “Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.” (2 ff's) As fulltime RVers, we are members of RVillage, an online fun and friendly community of RVers. That’s how we originally met Jeff & Steff. Eventually we ended up staying in the same RV park, which led us to meeting in person. Jeff & Steff live and travel fulltime in their RV and tell some great stories about their travels. To them, size matters! Listen as they talk about upgrading to a bigger fifth wheel to make living and traveling more comfortable. We did the same thing. Check out our blog post GOODBYE BAY STAR, HELLO KOUNTRY STAR as we explain our decision. We all came to the same conclusion, and that is once you start doing this, you realize what you really desire in an RV. And wait till you hear what happened to them on their first night in their new RV! Hear how they use an oddities app called Roadside America that you can download on your phone to find odd sites to visit. You can also find Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure on Facebook. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram & Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to hear about our top 10 favorite RV campgrounds in 2022? Patti and I stayed at 91 different RV camping sites, including State Parks, Harvest Hosts, Cracker Barrels, store parking lots and even a condo parking lot. In this podcast episode we tell you our top 10 favorite RV campgrounds, where they are, and why we liked them so much. We interviewed 2 of our favorite campgrounds in previous podcasts: Hearthside Grove Lake Erie, Geneva on the Lake, Ohio: https://rockingthervlife.com/41-beautiful-hearthside-grove-lake-erie-the-best-luxury-motorcoach-resort-in-ohio/ Hyclass Ocean Campground in Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia: https://rockingthervlife.com/44-nova-scotia-rving-hidden-gem-campground/ We also mention three that did not measure up and the reasons why. Having these extension items can give you more options. An extension cord for your electric, an additional freshwater hose and a sewer extension. These items will help you position your RV to get the best views or a more level area. You can find them on our Amazon store! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach LOOKING BACK AT 2 AMAZING YEARS ON THE ROAD: https://rockingthervlife.com/looking-back-at-2-amazing-years-on-the-road/ Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram & Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arriving at an RV park in the dark usually means much more work getting into a camping site. It also increases the chances of damaging your rig or the park’s facilities. As we were helping a late arrival into a spot, a neighbor turned on her security lights and came outside to help. It was Lisa Hall. She is a solo traveler and no stranger to RVing. She’s been on the road by herself for almost 5 years and has great stories to tell. Listen as she gives you important information from her experiences. From Alaska to Nova Scotia, from Montana to Mexico, Lisa tells you how to get there and what to do. Plus, is RVing safe for single women? Lisa answers that question and discusses her self-designed solar power and more with this dynamic interview. Have an RV story to tell? Contact us: https://rockingthervlife.com/contact-us/ For more RVing stories and tips, subscribe to Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram & Facebook. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Listeners can access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RV dog, fire, fudge, and a buffoon! We catch up with emails we received from RV travelers. Featuring traveling with a dog (Mark and Mirto), different places to stay, a must tour in San Francisco, an RV fire, the best chocolate, and a buffoon that botched a sewer connection. Plus, lots more. How does your dog handle traveling in an RV? Have an RV story to tell? Contact us: https://rockingthervlife.com/contact-us/ For more RVing stories and tips, subscribe to Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram & Facebook. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Listeners can access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a brand new RV is an exciting and fun experience. However, for one man it was a rough road. We introduce you to Danny from Los Angeles, who tells you what he, and his wife, PJ, had to endure to get a brand new RV. Three of them were flawed and one was accidently wrecked. But, the dealer stepped up and Danny got his new motorhome that he and his family thoroughly enjoy. Patti and I also give you an important tip about why you should fill your water tank when you arrive at an RV campsite or park. If you are going to boondock, you should travel with a full tank. We travel light with a small amount of water to get better fuel mileage. However, RV parks and campsites can suddenly turn off the water due to old pipes breaking or other issues. Be prepared. We want to meet you at the Ohio RV Supershow, Presented by Progressive. The show goes from Wednesday January 4th thru Sunday the 8th at the I - X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ll be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday…doing 2 presentations each day. It's a great show with all the new RV's and innovations. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday November 8th, 2018, the most destructive wildfire in California's history occurred in Northern California’s Butte County. Within 4 hours, the towns of Paradise and Concow were almost completely destroyed by the catastrophic wildfire. Over 85 people lost their lives. 18,000 structures burned to the ground. Jeff and Patti met Scott and Lynn Taylor, at an RV resort in Palm Springs, California. For 25 years Scott and Lynn lived in Paradise, California and tell their story about how they were able to get out of the deadly path of the fire with their RV and a few possessions. Their amazing story of leaving their home on a moment’s notice and eventually living in their RV is not to be missed. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Sirianni, co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast, joins us to talk about ways to save money and increase your income. It doesn’t matter if you live and travel in an RV or own a home. If high prices at the fuel pump and the grocery store are squeezing your budget, these solutions can help to save money. Would you like to earn more money? Jill also talks about side hustles. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many great events that take place around our country that are perfect for RVers as well as any traveler. In this episode we give you a list of 5 of the big events we think are easy to get to and are very fun. We advise you to book your campground early for these events. 1. The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. January 21st to the 29th, 2023. 2. The Western Winter Blast Pyrotechnics Show. February 16th in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. 3. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Tuesday February 21st. 4. The Fall Foliage Colors throughout New England. 14th Annual Stow, Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival. Sunday September 24th. 5. The Albuquerque, New Mexico International Balloon Fiesta October 7th to the 15th. 2023 RV reservations will go on sale January 11, 2023, at 9:00am Mountain time. We also ran into the “Harvest Hosts Sweethearts.” David and Michele Brown, were featured in our episode 39 podcast on a Zoom call. They actually met at a Harvest Host in Louisiana and eventually tied the knot. It’s a great story. We finally met them in person and sat down with this very happy couple to hear what they have been doing. They have some very good advice for you. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Pardi and his wife Shirley Diamond started RVing four years ago when Ed was 79!! Ed started his very successful career in the car industry in his early 20's, then moved up to selling airplanes. Eventually he started his own company selling high end airplanes and jets. Yes, he piloted all of them. He flew all over the world and flew over everything from place to place. After Ed retired, he decided to travel in an RV to see all the places on the ground he missed. Listen as Ed describes what he chose to buy and how he did it. His stories about being on the road are very informative too. Learn how to avoid the two “H’s” in RVing. Ed proves that you’re never too old for a new adventure. Patti and I are traveling to the southwest via Interstate Highway 40. Most of the western part of I-40 either parallels or overlays the Historic Route 66. Tucumcari, New Mexico, is part of that era and we stopped there for a night! It was a pleasure meeting this fascinating couple! Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know how much it costs to live fulltime in an RV? It’s been 2 years since Patti and I sold our home and started living and traveling in our motorhome. We discuss the pros and cons of RV living. Listen as we break down our fuel costs to the mile and tell you how much we spent on groceries, insurance, maintenance, campsites, and RV parks. We also talk about how to lower your fuel and campsite bills as well as how important it is to plan and prepare. This lifestyle seems to be glorified on the internet, but we tell you the truth because it can be financially and emotionally challenging. We also advise you to educate yourself and know what you are getting yourself into. Are we going to continue to do this? Find out. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens if you accidentally drop something important into your black tank? How to easily get it out? What could happen if you drive an RV too fast around the corner? What should you be aware of when you use your leveling jacks? All these questions and more are answered during our fun conversation with our good friends Jim and Melinda Mantel, who are living and traveling in their RV. Our experiences could save you money and time. If anything, you’re going to have some good laughs. Find out why variety is the spice of traveling. If you get tired of your scenery you can always travel to another destination. Mountains, beaches, deserts, and more are always at your fingertips when you are RVing. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian hit Florida. Listen as we interview our friend Tim Apel. He describes what happened to his home in Fort Myers. Many of you will remember him from our podcast, Episode 38. Tim also explains how they are coping with the chaotic aftermath. It’s the second largest disaster loss, with at least $60 billion in private insured losses, not to mention the human toll it has taken. Hurricane Ian was a category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph and a storm surge of 7 to at least 12 feet that caused tremendous damage. Tim and his wife Sandy are planning to live in an RV while they wait for their home to be rebuilt. Find out what kind of RV they are purchasing and why they chose that particular one. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find us on Instagram here: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are 5 RV tips to make your camping experience awesome. We’re coming up on our 2-year anniversary of living and traveling in our RV. This incredible road trip has taught us a lot. Although traveling and living in an RV has many perks, it also has a few challenges. We're here to help you overcome those challenges and make things more enjoyable. From having more options when using a campsite, to preventing an expensive RV problem. So from our experience, we are giving you 5 RV tips that will make your travels easier and more enjoyable. Find out what Amazon products we use that work best in these 5 RV tips. All are linked below. Camco 30-Amp Extension Cord https://amzn.to/3SvIvGY Camco 50-Amp Extension Cord https://amzn.to/3ywk0Sb Camco Sewer Hose Extension https://amzn.to/3y8i5mt Camco Drinking Water Hose https://amzn.to/3C4ajLl Camco Ready To Use Gate Valve https://amzn.to/3UQ0iKF Fitted Picnic Table Cover with Bench Cover https://amzn.to/3RxMwJw GP Logistics 5 Foot Ladder https://amzn.to/3CpHp9V GP Logistics 6 Foot Ladder https://amzn.to/3Cnh0K2 We only promote things we have personally used. If you grab anything we mention here using our links, we get a small commission with no extra cost to you. It's very much appreciated! Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RVs and football go well together. For years, many have taken their RVs to hometown football games and away games as well. We introduce you to Axel Hoyer, who’s son Brian Hoyer is an NFL quarterback. Ax tells the inspirational story of his son’s rise from a high school quarterback to his college days at Michigan State. You’ll hear what it was like on draft day. Brian has been playing for over 14 years in the NFL, including being the starting quarterback for his hometown team, the Cleveland Browns. From high school football, Ax discovered tailgating. Parents and fans loved it. He shares his secrets for successful tailgating along with some tasty recipes. He also talks about a member of his sports-oriented family who is a batting coach for the Cleveland Guardians major league baseball team. Tip of the week. Axel details how he started a business called “Enjoy Again.” It’s a big help to full time RVers, those who have downsized and homeowners who need to convert their old photographs, films and videos to DVD and USB. Axel also manages, “Hoyer Imports,”, German cuisine delivered to your door. We also tell you about the time Axel and Jeff played football with the legendary rock star Meat Loaf. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bar Harbor, Maine is a great place to visit. While we were there, many told us about a seafood restaurant called Geddy’s. Not only are the food and drinks great, but it has a vibrant musical history. Arthur and Heather Davis own it and we get the behind-the-scenes story from Heather, and she talks about the famous Geddy’s It’s a Rush t-shirt. We also discover travelers from our hometown. We’ll tell you about what it was like crossing the border from Canada to the USA and what the customs official confiscated from our RV. Find out what you will save if you stop into one of New Hampshire’s state run liquor stores. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take you on our trip through New England and Nova Scotia. While many RVers were complaining about the summer heat, we were visiting beautiful areas with cool temperatures. In Massachusetts we visit Plymouth, Gloucester and Rockport, plus an amusing sight in New Hampshire. In Maine we turn you on to Kennebunk, Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor where we load our 38-foot RV onto the CAT high-speed ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We tell you the cost and all the places to go in Nova Scotia including Wolfville, Halifax, Truro, Havre Boucher and Cape Breton Island. We return via Saint John and St. Andrews with a stop in the most eastern town in America, Lubec, Maine. Learn about a great RV internet system and how to avoid high cellphone bills if you leave our country. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While RVing our way through beautiful Nova Scotia, we find a hidden gem of a campground near Cape Breton Island. The Hyclass Ocean Campground is on route to Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the spectacular 186-mile-long Cabot Trail drive. It’s ideal for trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups, tents, and motorhomes. It’s also very affordable. Campers experience outstanding sunsets, sunrises, star gazing and some of the warmest waters north of the Carolinas to swim in. Hear the story of empty nesters Dave and Valerie who took a chance buying this campground and what they’ve experienced. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From school bus to motorhome, this cleverly converted schoolie with a second floor bedroom gets a huge amount of attention. Woody Truitt, and his wife Kristen Everett, are on the show today. Woody used his remodeling skills to convert an old school bus into their home on the road. Together with Kristen, they have created a beautiful home on wheels. Commonly referred to as a “Schoolie,” this converted school bus has a unique design and look. Woody and Kristen describe how they included a wood burning stove, full mahogany bathroom and a second story bedroom in this unique schoolie. Connect with Woody & Kristen on Instagram, chasing_81 Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Patti introduce you to Matt and Jenifer Papesch. They will tell you how they buy RV’s for less and give you tips on how to successfully sell yours. Want to buy an RV below market value? Need ideas on how to sell yours fast? Don’t miss this valuable information. You will also hear about great places to visit and what to see from Glacier National Park in Montana to the Pacific Northwest. Matt and Jenifer rock and you will love their story. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearthside Grove Lake Erie, a 5-star luxury motorcoach resort in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio. It's so easy to get to and it checks all the boxes when it comes to spacious, level, clean sites. This is not your typical dirt and gravel park. Experience relaxation surrounded by freshwater lakes, lush forests, wineries and more. It’s a great way to enjoy your motorhome. Eric and Diane Frantz own Hearthside Grove Lake Erie, Ohio’s only luxury motorcoach resort. Listen as we interview Eric Frantz. He tells us about this RV resort and why it's is a cut above all the others. Also, there are a lot of options you have when you stay here, from renting golf carts to a variety of bikes. Whether you treat yourself to a one-night stay or stay for a lifetime, you’ll see why many call it their favorite. Especially those who own bigger rigs. Is the red-hot RV trend cooling off? Maybe a little, but the luxury segment of RVing is accelerating. Many are purchasing very nice motorhomes from Newmar, Tiffin, Entegra and more. Plus, others are buying RVs in the one, two, and three-million-dollar range. People who invest in their RVs also want better camping sites. They want RV resorts that match their lifestyle. We talk about this segment of RVing that you might not be familiar with. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is vital that RVers, campers, hikers and all travelers keep an eye on the weather. Jeff & Patti were recently invited to tour the National Weather Service in Cleveland, Ohio, by meteorologist Kirk Lombardy. Kirk is their guest this week and gives important information about monitoring the weather and how to stay safe. Kirk was influenced by legendary television meteorologist Dick Goddard who started his career with the Air Force and contributed to many top-secret projects. Most cellphones have very good weather apps. For their personal computers, Jeff & Patti recommend the National Weather Service radar website and also the National Weather Service homepage. This way you can easily customize the forecast to your area. Weather radios are readily available. Jeff & Patti use this one. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While RVing, you’ll see amazing sights and visit incredible places. But can you meet someone special and eventually get married? Yes! Hear the story of Michelle and David Brown. Each of them had been through a lot in their lives and had made the choice to hit the road solo to find a new beginning. She left Indiana and he left Atlanta. Fate had them meet in a Harvest Host in Louisiana where their site was double booked. A year and a half later they are married. They live and travel full time with her dog Carmen, a couple of kayaks and bicycles in David’s Super C RV. Jeff & Patti also talk about new statistics from KOA about camping this year. Plus this week’s Tip of the Week involves a tablet that can sanitize your water tank. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ Find Rocking the RV Life on Instagram: @rockingthervlife Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to save money on diesel fuel. Jeff & Patti give important information about a fuel card that offers instant discounted prices on diesel fuel and soon for gasoline too. It’s the TSD Open Roads Fuel Card. Where are some of the best RV campgrounds? Special guest Tim Apel talks about that and the five amazing RV’s he’s had including a luxury, high end, 45-foot Newmar King Aire. Tim also gives good advice about traveling with an RV in the New England area, including Maine. Jeff & Patti talk about a new RV that has a retractable sunroof! You can follow Jeff & Patti at rockingthervlife.com for their podcasts, pictures, stories, tee shirts and merchandise. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen as Jeff & Patti recap their sold-out live show at the Music Box Supper Club. Hosted by Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com Travel Editor Susan Glaser. Ohio has some great campgrounds that have been a relatively best kept secret. Director of Marketing and Communications for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Adria Bergeron, talks all about the amazing camping that is now available at https://www.mwcd.org. Tim Nicholson, Sales Manager for General RV of North Canton explains why the Class B Travel Vans and other RV’s are hot sellers. If 4 wheel drive and getting off the grid is your goal, the B Van could be the answer. Tim had two great RV’s at the Music Box show. In Northeast Ohio, Jeff is well-known for his 50 years of radio work, first as a host of the Buzzard Morning News at WMMS-FM/100.7, and later at WONE FM/97.5 in Akron. The Kinzbachs have been living out of their RV since Jeff retired from the radio business in September 2020. Now, Jeff and Patti have transferred Jeff’s radio skills to their adventurous podcast, while traveling North America. The “Rocking the RV Life” podcast is presented in partnership with cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are new to RVing or an experienced traveler, Jeff & Patti provide you with their “10 Rules for Safe RVing.” Listen as they discuss how important it is to have a checklist, plan financially, arrive at your destination early, and much more. Find out why it’s important to tell your guests how to use your RV’s facilities, especially the toilet! Plus, Susan aka, “RV Miss Adventures” and Erich are back with an update about their travels, and yes, they have more amazing stories that will make you laugh. In the past few years of living out of their RV, Jeff and Patti Kinzbach have picked up some guidance to share for others interested in the lifestyle. In this week’s episode of their podcast “Rocking the RV Life,” they share their top 10 rules for safe RVing. Everything from finances to travel timing to toilets are frequent discussion topics. Plus, the Kinzbachs’ friends Susan Butler and Erich Hooper join this week’s episode to chat about their RV adventures and misadventures. Butler, who owns an RV named Sam, posts more of those stories on her Instagram, which has a fitting title: @rvmissadventures. You may have heard their story earlier in Rocking the RV Life Episode 20. In Northeast Ohio, Jeff is well-known for his 50 years of radio work, first as a host of the Buzzard Morning News at WMMS-FM/100.7, and later at WONE FM/97.5 in Akron. The Kinzbachs have been living out of their RV since Jeff retired from the radio business in September 2020. Now, Jeff and Patti have transferred Jeff’s radio skills to their adventurous podcast, while traveling North America. The “Rocking the RV Life” podcast is presented in partnership with cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about some of the sunken ships that linger under the surface of the Great Lakes in this week’s episode of “Rocking the RV Life.” Podcast hosts Jeff and Patti Kinzbach have been exploring the Great Lakes in their RV this summer, and recently stopped by Whitefish Point in Michigan: an area which hosts the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. Whitefish Point is famous for a lighthouse built in 1849, as well as the museum. It is approximately a 1.5 hours drive from the Mackinac Bridge. The museum features superb exhibits of shipwreck artifacts, artwork, and shipwreck models. On November 10th, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald and another vessel, the SS Arthur M Anderson, departed ports on western Lake Superior to begin their voyages east to the Sault Ste. Marie locks and eventually the lower Great Lakes. The Anderson was about 10 miles behind the Edmund Fitzgerald. Both ships were in constant contact via radio when they encountered the storm. The Edmund Fitzgerald sank 17 miles away from Whitefish Point, killing all 29 crewmen aboard. The shipwreck later gained infamy, even inspiring Gordon Lightfoot’s hit song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” One of the museum’s most iconic artifacts is the SS Edmund Fitzgerald’s original bell. Jeff and Patti interviewed the museum’s historical interpreter Andrew Schneider to hear more about the history of the shipwreck. Special thanks to Sarah Wilde, Operations Manager of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is a non-profit organization and is supported by ticket sales, merchandise, and public contributions. Learn more about the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at https://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/ Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach. Check out our favorite Great Lakes books. Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RVing through Michigan’s lower and upper peninsulas gives you a chance to experience what many refer to as the “8th Wonder of the World”, the Mackinac Bridge, which opened to traffic on November 1, 1957. Jeff & Patti interview Mackinac Bridge Director Kim Nowack, who details the characteristics of the famous bridge as well as interesting things that happen daily. Even Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs filmed an episode with the maintenance crew back in 2007. Mackinac Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere, connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. From the city of St. Ignace on the north end to the village of Mackinaw City on the south end, the views are spectacular. If you haven’t driven across the Big Mac Bridge, put it on your bucket list. The maximum depth of the water at midspan is 295 feet, the height of the main towers above the water is 552 feet, and the height of the roadway above the water at midspan is 199 feet. Ships can easily pass under it. Also, the length is a staggering 26,372 feet long! The “Tip of the Week” is to inspect your camping site before you set up or pull into it. This will prevent you from experiencing what happened to Jeff & Patti. They had to be towed out of a camping site in one of Michigan’s State Parks. Plus the story of Muriel and Dick who came to Michigan from Florida to work in a campground and had a unique way of getting an RV to live in. Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traveling and camping is not just about buying an RV and hitting the road. On this week’s Rocking the RV Life podcast, Jeff and Patti Kinzbach talk with veteran RVer Dave Johnson about his many experiences, including some underwear-changing moments with his trailer. Johnson and his wife Joanne have been through a lot, including fires, bears, bison and more. Tip of the Week: The Kinzbachs say make sure you are always aware of your surroundings, including the weather, and never scrimp on safety features such as a good GPS for recreational vehicles. Also, a tire-pressure monitoring system can give an early indication of possible problems. (Johnson talks about how this system saved him while traveling.) The Kinzbachs have been living out of their RV and traveling North America since Jeff retired from the radio business in September 2020. Here in Northeast Ohio, he is known for his 50-year on-air run. Jeff was host of the Buzzard Morning Zoo on WMMS-FM/100.7 in Cleveland and later at WONE-FM/97.5 in Akron. The “Rocking the RV Life” podcast was launched in 2021 and is now presented in partnership with cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Listeners can access the podcast via Spotify and Apple Podcasts and at https://www.cleveland.com/podcasts/ Shop Amazon! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach. Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s their story? From almost being blown off a bridge to nearly quitting, Jeff and Patti introduce you to Steve and Diana. Wait until you hear about their trip to Alaska. Furthermore, You won’t believe what they’ve been through and where they have been. Would you have quit? Plus, learn about two items you need to increase your options when you camp with your RV. Think your electrical hook-up is safe? Jeff & Patti tell you how you should protect your connections from rain and more. Also hear very important information about Tiffin RV slide issues and how to fix them. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying an RV doesn’t have to be expensive! Jeff & Patti read an email from a woman who wasn’t interested in camping. Her husband got her to try it and now she loves it! You won’t believe what they paid for their RV! Plus, Jeff & Patti interview a famous Cleveland musician. Alex Bevan. Not only is he known for his great music but there is something else that Alex Bevan loves to do and that’s camping and traveling! Alex reveals some of the wonderful places he and his wife, Deidra have been with their teardrop trailer. Visit Alex Bevan’s website for his live performance schedule, all of his amazing music and his new book, “One Year Later,” scenes from a series of small escapes! Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting a new and larger RV, Jeff & Patti find out there is already a recall notice on it. They immediately get it checked and discuss how important it is for you to check yours. It doesn't matter if it's new or used. You can check any vehicle with the website and link below including cars, trucks, RV's etc. Jeff & Patti also discuss the number one topic everyone is talking about...fuel prices! More and more campers are boondocking and dry camping. What's the difference? Jeff does something with the new RV that drives Patti bonkers. Plus, Jeff & Patti also check in with their good friends Jim & Melinda Mantel, who are also living and traveling in an RV. They have quite a few surprises! Check for recalls on any vehicle here: Auto Recall for Consumers ARFC or The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti have talked with many RV owners and campers about RV parks and campgrounds. But what is it like owning one? Why have prices gone up and what kind of issues do campground owners face? You’ll be surprised by the answers as Jeff & Patti interview Jim Emmert. For 27 years, Jim and his wife Alice owned the Homerville, Ohio KOA located just south of Akron and Cleveland. The park was formerly known as the Wild Wood Lakes campground before the Emmert’s bought it in 1994. What started off as an interview about owning a campground turns into an amazing story about 79-year-old Jim Emmert. Born with deaf parents in the Appalachian Mountains, Jim with only a third grade education, and against all odds became a successful business owner. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As spring arrives everyone gets excited about camping and RVing. Many of the parks and campgrounds are filling up. Bugs and an occasional wild animal are usually the only concerns. However, each year reports pour into ranger and police stations about sightings of a large two legged and hairy creature know as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Jeff & Patti interview Bigfoot investigator Doug Waller about what possibly could be in the woods and how to interpret the noises, smells and tracks associated with it. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti discuss the different ways to tow a car. There's flat towing, tow dolly, and trailer towing. How much does it cost? Find out and get information about having your tow bar inspected. Plus, how mileage on a tow can differ from the car's odometer thus affecting tire wear. Jeff & Patti also take you along on a tour of a private car collection that Jay Leno once visited. Did you ever have a car that you wish you never sold? Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this a good time to buy an RV? What exactly is the current state of the RV and camping business? How has it changed over the past few years? Who are the people buying RV's and how are they using them? What are the most popular RV's right now? What about the financial aspect of buying an RV, how much are the amounts financed and monthly payments? Jeff & Patti get the answers from one of the top retail executives in the business, Tim Nicholson, Sales Manager of General RV in North Canton, Ohio. Plus, Jeff & Patti make a huge decision of their own that especially thrills Patti. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do truckers really feel about sharing the road with RVs? Do RVs get in their way at truck stops and rest areas? Find out as special guest and professional truck driver Steve Mehal joins Jeff & Patti. If you travel in a motorhome, van, sprinter van, or if you tow a fifth wheel, trailer or camper you probably know how being passed by a semi-truck can affect your stability. Jeff and Patti give important advice about keeping control of your vehicle. Plus, if you are planning a trip across America, you might want to make a stop at the Harvest Host Jeff & Patti recently stayed at. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What it's really like living in an RV. Jeff & Patti give you insights about one of the most overlooked subjects to RV travel...your relationship with whom you're traveling with. It's been 18 months since Jeff & Patti retired, sold their home and started traveling in their RV. How has living full-time in a 30 foot space affected them and their relationship? Listen as they discuss the pros and cons of RV living and give you advice about what it takes to travel and live in an RV. What effect has this major change of lifestyle had on them? Find out as they reveal how their relationship works and has evolved. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti leave the Grand Canyon and stay in Flagstaff before heading to Winslow, Arizona. Along the way they tell you about an amazing place that you can see where a meteor hit the earth. Learn about a beautiful and quiet Arizona State Park as well as why so many people stop in Winslow, Arizona. It's all about the music and taking it easy. Patti takes on a huge project, plus Jim and Melinda Mantel check in from Yosemite National Park. What could go wrong? Find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking of doing some traveling this year? Jeff & Patti give great advice about the National Parks and how important it is to plan and be prepared. You'll follow their adventures through Zion National Park in Utah and the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Whether you are traveling in an RV, Sprinter Van, car or any other way, you should be prepared for large crowds and check to see if limited entry-permits or tickets are required. Many of the parks fill up by 8am! Jeff & Patti also talk to a camper that pulled his trailer over 120 miles with a shredded tire and bare rim! Why? You'll find out. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovering stranded vehicles off-roading. Many who like to RV also like to take their vehicles off-road. That can create a lot of problems if you are not prepared. Having an RV, truck, car or any type of 4X4 towed from a remote location can be very expensive. It can also be very difficult to locate a stranded off-roader. That's where Southern Nevada Off Road Recovery comes in. SNORR was formed in 2017 to bridge the gap between off-road enthusiasts and traditional tow services. They are a non-profit organization that does not charge for their off-road recoveries. They average almost 2 recoveries per day. From something simple, maybe a vehicle stuck in the sand, to more complex and technical recoveries, they venture where tow trucks will not go or cannot get to. And they are all volunteers. Listen as Brian, Ean and Daniel from SNORR tell their amazing stories to Jeff & Patti. Remember to always be very prepared anytime you decide to go off-road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild RV stories! You won’t believe your ears when you hear the stories from Susan and Erich. If you are considering buying or upgrading your RV, these stories will make you want to thoroughly inspect everything. If you are just along for the ride, get ready to be entertained. Susan also reveals why she chose a certain name for her RV. Do you think you would continue to travel and live in your RV? After the podcast was recorded, they left the next day and Erich locked them out of the RV. Susan had to crawl in through the window!! Thank goodness it was unlocked! Jeff & Patti give you very good reasons why you might consider spending time in Las Vegas in the winter. It’s more than just gambling on the strip. There are a lot of interesting places to go and see nearby. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a subject not many like to talk about. How to take care of the black and gray tanks on your RV to prevent problems. Problems like clogs, tank level indicators that don't work and how to avoid costly repairs. Dana and Robert of Daisy Fresh RV Flush Services join Jeff and Patti to discuss tips and information vital to your RV. They also throw in a funny story or two. How big is this problem? Dana and Robert are constantly busy! So if your RV is constipated or has a bad smell, you are doing something wrong. Find out how to do it right! Daisy Fresh RV Services is located in the Las Vegas area. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valuable tips for buying a fifth wheel! Learn from the best, if you’re considering getting into the RV world we give you tips on how to buy. Special guests Jimmy and Lisa Cox from “Find Us Camping,” join Jeff and Patti to talk about their 15 years of RV experience. Learn how to purchase and what to do after you buy. Hear about great places to go and how easy it is to make good friends while traveling. You can find and follow Jimmy and Lisa of “Find Us Camping” on Facebook, Instagram and their YouTube channel. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti meet and interview Barbara and Jim. They know a lot about RVing and you'll get the real scoop on what it's like buying a new or used RV motorhome, trailer or fifth wheel. Can you get more for your money buying used? In most cases the answer is yes. However, not always will you get a used RV with all the so-called "bugs" worked out of it. You'll hear how they experienced tornadoes, snow, rain, flooding and bears while traveling in their motorhome. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Patti's 26 year old daughter, McKenzie had a huge influence on their decision to travel around America in an RV. She still advises them about unique sights to see along the way. Hear her take on traveling both internationally and domestically as well as skiing the back country, sleeping under the stars on boulders and how to get more enjoyment out of our national parks. McKenzie also offers tips and ideas when it comes to planning an adventure. She's an aerospace engineer and is their only child. Jeff and Patti credit her with keeping them young in spirit and active. Check out McKenzie’s 2021 adventures: https://player.vimeo.com/video/661251437?h=ab55dc13e6 Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New places and new faces but be careful of new foods. Patti had a bathroom urgency after a new food. Jeff and Patti give you more ideas on where to go and what to do with your RV. What is the London Bridge doing in Arizona? Plus they introduce a new feature, "What is Your RV Story?" Everyone has a story, wait till you hear Kathy's story! Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jeff and Patti for one more podcast with Jim and Melinda Mantel as they discuss the benefits of buying a new or used RV. Jim and Melinda bought a used 2014 Newmar Bay Star, Jeff and Patti bought a new one. Who had more issues? Plus some of the unbelievably funny things that happened to Jim and Melinda. Wait until you hear Melinda's shower nightmare. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traveling through America while living in an RV creates a whole new set of challenges. Jeff and Patti interview Jim and Melinda Mantel, who are also full time RVing. Jim was the morning dj on a Cleveland country radio station at the same time Jeff was doing mornings on Clevelands' WMMS classic rock station. They all talk of their experiences, the good, the bad, and the funny. Jim and Melinda's daughters give them a hilarious selfie blanket for Christmas. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/ Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/ Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do Jim and Melinda Mantel feel about their decision to sell everything and live full time in an RV? Jeff and Patti sold their home and took off to see America in October of 2020. Six months later, their good friends Jim and Melinda Mantel did the same thing from North Carolina. Jeff and Patti met up with them at an RV park in Palm Springs, California. Hear about their adventures, plans and what they think about living and traveling in an RV. For years, Jeff and Jim were both morning personalities on separate radio stations in Cleveland. Their families sailed together in the Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices