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What do you need to know before you buy an RV? There is surprisingly a lot that goes into the process of buying an RV--new or used. You need to figure out which class of RV is right for you. You need to make sure the rig you're buying is in good condition and once you do find your dream RV, you need to make sure you're not getting ripped off. My guest this week is an expert in all these areas. Cathy Conrad from RV Advisors offers customized one-on-one consulting services for folks who are just getting started in the RV lifestyle, want to make a change or who want to shorten their learning curve. Special Offer for Solo Women RV Podcast: TO BOOK A FREE 45 MIN CONSULTATION/STRATEGY CALL, PLEASE VISIT:  https://calendly.com/cathy-conrad-consulting/45min For 20% DISCOUNT on your RV Program of choice, use Discount Code:   SOLOWOMENRV Good thru 4/22/24. Connect with Cathy Conrad: Email: [email protected] FB:  https://www.facebook.com/cathy.conrad1/ Private RV FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvnewbiesnetwork  Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV Facebook Page Solo Women RV Blog   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

This week my guest is Cynthia. Cynthia travels solo in her tow behind trailer with her German Shepard. Cynthia shares her stories of meeting angels on the road who came to her rescue and went above and beyond when she experienced breakdowns on the road. The first time Cynthia broke down, she was terrified. But now she knows, she doesn't have to be afraid. Key Take Aways:   1.    Everything will not go as planned. And that’s a good thing. 2.    I know for me personally, one of my biggest causes of anxiety is the fear of breaking down. I think if I ever do break down again—and I’m sure I will—I will remember Cynthia’s stories. 3.    Listen to my interview with Angie Peacock here. Show Notes: Join the Solo Women RV Facebook Group Check out the blog and newsletter at SoloWomenRV.com Solo Women RV podcast theme song is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

In this episode we’re going to learn about what it’s like to work at Yellowstone National Park. When I visited Yellowstone a few years ago, I fell in love and said to myself that I'd love to return to work here one day. What's it really like to work at Yellowstone National Park? I have two guests on the show today who share their experience and knowledge about working at Yellowstone as solo women RVers. My guests are Jan, solo woman RVer who has worked at Yellowstone for 12 years and Alden who is the Talent Acquisitions manager, who handles a lot of the hiring at Yellowstone. She shares about what it takes to get hired and succeed as a Yellowstone National Park employee. Show Notes: 1.    Qualities that make someone successful: willingness to learn, to be flexible, to be willing to be part of the community. 2.    Some of the RV sites are reserved for couples, but there are still plenty of opportunities at Yellowstone for Solos—and also there is housing provided if you don’t have a fully self-contained RV. 3.    Part of your salary will go toward housing—whether you’re in a dorm or in an RV. Meal plans are also offered. 4.    You can work at Yellowstone with a pet, but it needs to always be on a leash. And always attended to. 5.    Community is a big part of working at Yellowstone. It’s such a big park, you’re likely to find community in the district of the park you’re in.  Links and Info about Working at Yellowstone: Current Job Openings About working at Yellowstone Working at Yellowstone Instagram Xanterra Instagram Yellowstone National Park Lodges More about Xanterra For Solo Women RVers Join our Facebook Group Read the Solo Women RV Blog         --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

I recently joined up with three other women to caravan from Portland, Oregon to Quartzsite, Arizona. I know a lot of women are interested in how to find others to caravan with, so I wanted to share my experience and what I learned from the driving 1200 miles with a group of other women RVers. Show Notes: Solo/Women RV Facebook Group Carrie Silverhorn: GST RV repairs Jen's interview on the Solo Women RV podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

Are you thinking of taking a trip to Baja, Mexico in your RV or van? This week, we've got two experts who will tell you everything you need to know as a solo woman to plan the perfect trip to Baja. Heather and Keri have traveled to Baja multiple times and just got back from a 6-week trip. They discuss safety, what to do it you get pulled over by the police, what paperwork and documents you need to do before crossing the border and how to find great traveling companions. It’s a bit longer than my usual episode, but chock full of great information. Listen in. Show Notes:     Safety: if you’ve never been to Baja before, a caravan is great way to ensure safety. Make sure you know what is and is not allowed to cross the border. No guns or weapons! If you do get stopped and questioned, just be polite, answer their questions. If they search you van, stay inside and watch. Bring two-way radios Listen to your gut—we say this all the time on this podcast. Have recovery gear and know how to use it. Go treads Make sure you’re in your camp spot by sunset because driving at night can be dangerous. All About Starlink: Keri's interview on the Solo Women RV podcast   Get to know the people you’re traveling with to make sure your travel styles gel. This Week's Guests: Heather's Instagram: Traveling While Butch Keri's Instagram: Keeping up with Keri --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

My interview with vanlifer and comedian Tamale was so inspiring. She has lots of good tips and advice for anyone who is sitting on the fence of whether or not you should make the leap into this lifestyle. She’s been traveling for three years in a small Ford Transit, doing stand-up comedy shows and basically making a living any way she can. She travels with 4, yes 4 dogs. We had a wonderful conversation. Listen in. Key take aways:  I got some great tidbits from Tamale for the way she’s structured her life to make full time van living a thing. Make the decision to be uncomfortable. Tamale demonstrates there are lots of ways to fund this lifestyle. She is a stand up comedian and that is her main income source, but she also works other odd jobs, house sitting, teaching online, balloon wrangler. Just because stuff gets hard, doesn’t mean we should give up. If the thing that’s keeping you from van/RV life is comfort and security, that’s all an illusion anyway. 5.    Follow Tamale @TamaleRocks More Solo Women RV: Check out the ⁠Solo Women RV Blog⁠ Join the S⁠olo Women RV Facebook Group⁠ Solo Women RV theme song is Fields Station by ⁠Nikole Potulsky⁠ Please consider leaving a review or financially supporting the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

My guest this week is Emily Wilson from Pets Around the World. Emily is a travel writer who specialized in travel with pets. She's taken her two dogs to many National Parks and she hopes to one day be the one source of information about National Park travel with pets. She tells us which parks are most pet-friendly, what time of year is best to travel with pets to parks, how to keep your pets safe and so much more. Show Notes Dogs are allowed in most national parks, but where they are allowed inside each park will vary—even sometimes depending on the season. Look for BARK ranger programs for dogs Check in at the ranger station whenever you arrive at a new park Encounters with wildlife: It’s best to avoide wildlife encounters if you can—so that means practicing bear safety and keeping food out of reach. Some parks might not be hospitable to your pets, so consider leaving them with a border or pet sitter, so you can explore the places pets are not allowed. If you travel to a lot of places with rattle snakes, consider signing your dog up for a rattle snake behavior class, so they learn to avoid them. Connect with Emily: Pets Around the World Pets Around the World Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

I sold two RVs this year. Both of them sold really easily and quickly. In this week's episode, I share the steps I took to sell both RVs in just a few days. Want more solo Women RV Content? Check out the ⁠Solo Women RV Blog⁠ Join the S⁠olo Women RV Facebook Group⁠ Solo Women RV theme song is Fields Station by ⁠Nikole Potulsky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

Have you ever thought about renovating your RV's interior? Most RVs don't roll off the lot with the most stunning interiors. But with a few simple touches, you can make your RV feel homey and reflect your personality. My guest this week is Tessa Terry from Alchemy RV Renovations. Tessa shares some inexpensive and easy things you can do to give your RV a fresh new look. Listen in! Key Takeaways: 1. No matter what you’re doing to upgrade your RV, consider that your home is going to be going through an earthquake every time you travel. 2. Everything you put into the RV has to go through the front door. 3. With small spaces, buy the best quality you can afford. It will pay off in the long run. 4. Easy thing to spruce up your space: buy new hardware for your cabinets, replace the lights, paint vent covers, a fresh bedspread will all make your place look new. And don’t under estimate how much difference a deep cleaning can make. 5. Speaking of cleaning, when choosing fabrics and flooring get types that are easy to clean. 6. To avoid overwhelm, don’t gut the whole RV at once. Do one room or area at a time. Show Notes: Follow Tessa on Instagram Visit Tessa's Website The Solo Women RV podcast theme song is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

This week I share 8 great gift ideas for solo women--or really any RVers. Here is my list: Luci Light Harvest Hosts Membership AAA Membership Battery Jump Starter Darn Tough Socks Gas Gift Card Moleskin or Camping Journal Road Atlas Solo Women RV contains affiliate links and participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

As a solo RVer, I managed to go five years before I had black tank horror story. But this summer, I sure did have one. And let me tell you, that’s something I never want to go through again. That’s why this week, I have Sue Rasmussen as my guest. She is the owner of Royal Flush RV and she specialized in black and grey tank cleaning. This week’s show, we’ll have lots of tips and she’ll settle the age-old debate—to flush toilet paper or not to flush toilet paper. Show Notes: Connect with Sue at Royal Flush RV How to Unclog an RV Toilet Best RV Toilet Chemicals Check out the Solo Women RV Blog Join the Solo Women RV Facebook Group Solo Women RV theme song is Fields Station by Nikole Potulsky Please consider leaving a review or financially supporting the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support

This week we celebrate 100 episodes of the Solo Women RV podcast! I take a few moments to reflect on some memorable shows and interviews. Then we dive into the topic of today's show, the 7 Pros and 7 Cons of being a campground host. I've been both a paid and volunteer campground host and I share some of my personal experiences of the wonderful and not so wonderful aspects of being a camp host. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solowomenrv/support