The Wandering Traveler RV Life

07/19/2025

Learn to RV nails it in this blog post about getting an RV inspection. An inspection will save you from unforeseen issues and expenses prior to purchase, and can help you leverage the price so that it meets your budget. Without an RV inspection, I’d say I probably would not have taken the plunge into a Class A motorhome. Can’t recommend Learn to RV enough!

Buying or selling an RV is a major decision—often one of the largest purchases a person or couple makes aside from a home. Yet too often, inspections are overlooked or rushed. Whether you’re in the market to buy, preparing to sell, or simply trying to understand the inner workings of your rig, a...

07/18/2025

🚐💻 Just wrapped up a full rebuild of wanderinggypsyrvlife.com on a brand-new web server—and let me tell you, it took the better part of two days, a few cups of strong coffee, and a whole lot of patience. 😅

I’d almost forgotten how tricky Apache configurations can be without AI riding shotgun… but the old skills kicked in, and the site’s now running faster and smoother than ever. 💨

How many RV content creators are still out here building their own Apache webservers from scratch? And how many are relying on those big-box, out-of-the-package hosting setups?

For me, it’s WordPress all the way. 🛠️ What’s your go-to blog platform or webserver setup? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear what’s powering your corner of the internet!

07/18/2025

🚐✨ Throwback Friday ✨🚐

Five years ago today, I snapped this photo of Bessie—my very first RV—and officially hit the road into the unknown. That day marked the start of a journey that would change my life in all the best ways.

Since then, the road has been my teacher, my escape, and my home. RV life has brought adventure, challenges, breathtaking views, unforgettable friendships, and the peace that only comes when you’re chasing the horizon.

If you’ve got the travel bug like I do, just know—this lifestyle is absolutely worth it.

Here’s to Bessie, the start of it all. 🌄🛣️

07/16/2025

🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP! 🎙️🛞
From Rodeos to RV Roads: What the Road Taught Me (and How to Stay Ready for It)

Back in my rodeo days, I learned some hard lessons on the side of the highway—flat tires, busted axles, and detours that should’ve been goat trails. These days, it’s RV rallies instead of rodeo arenas, but the road? Still just as unpredictable.

Whether you’re hauling horses or heading for Yellowstone, here’s what I wish I had back then—and what I never travel without now:
✅ A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
✅ An RV-Specific GPS

🎧 LISTEN to the full podcast episode:
📲 https://rss.com/podcasts/wandering-gypsy-rv-life/2116467/
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

📝 READ the full blog post:
💻 https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/2025/07/15/from-rodeos-to-rv-roads-why-a-tpms-and-rv-gps-are-your-best-travel-partners/

📺 WATCH the video on YouTube:
▶️ https://youtu.be/I2AHAVPk9cg

Protect your rig, your route, and your sanity.
Because let’s be honest—the road is more enjoyable when you’re not broken down on the side of it.

🛣️ Until next time, remember:
Not all who wander are lost.

07/14/2025

🚐💨 Bertie Bea’s got brand new shoes! 💥

A massive shoutout to Motor Home Tires for making the whole process of replacing all six tires on Bertie Bea smooth, simple, and seriously affordable. I ordered a full set of Toyo M156 14-ply 265/75R22.5 tires, and not only was the price right—the service was top-notch.

Even better? The installation happened right at the 29th Annual Chas B Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo at the Davis Cattle Company in Ringgold, Georgia. A mobile tire tech showed up, swapped them out while the rodeo rumbled on, and Bertie Bea was ready to roll in no time.

The drive back to Kick Back Ranch & Event Center was as smooth as ever. These new tires ride great, grip strongly, and gave me peace of mind the whole way home.

If you’re due for new tires on your motorhome, I highly recommend checking out Motorhome Tires. Easy order. Excellent price. Outstanding service. 👏

07/13/2025

Should the Wandering Gypsy RV Life create a Facebook group? Why have others created them? Is it to build community and grow your following?

How do you manage them?

07/13/2025

🎉 New Stickers Just Dropped! 🛻🌄
The Wandering Gypsy RV Life stickers have officially landed, and they’re ready to hit the road with YOU! 🚐💨

If you see me out there—whether it’s at a rally, rodeo, campground, or backroad coffee stop—come say hi and ask for a sticker. Let’s get these on RVs, water bottles, trailers, and wherever wanderers roam.

🧭 Because as the sticker says… Not all who wander are lost.

07/12/2025

🚐💥 Out with the old, in with the safe! 💥🚐

Just swapped out all six tires on Bertie Bea. They were hitting the five-year mark, and while they looked fine, I’d rather be cautious than deal with a blowout on the open road. Preventative maintenance might not be flashy, but it’s what keeps us rolling safely and smoothly.

RV life isn’t always just scenic views and campfire stories—it’s also about catching the small things before they turn into big problems. 👨‍🔧🛞

Whether you’re pulling a trailer, a toad, or just rolling heavy like Bertie Bea—check those dates on your tires and make sure you have a tire pressure monitoring system!

07/11/2025

Saddle up, Wanderers! In this special Wandering Gypsy RV Life episode, we take you straight to the heart of Ringgold, Georgia, for the 29th Annual Charles B. Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo. Stan Cromlish catches up with rodeo announcer Jerry Todd and Chuck Gass—the man behind the land and legacy—at one of the few PRCA-sanctioned rodeos in North Georgia.

In this candid, unscripted conversation filled with laughs and long memories, you’ll hear:
• How a friendship grew between a rodeo greenhorn and a Georgia cowboy
• Tales of lightning strikes, flooded arenas, and the rodeo that never stops
• Why this rodeo exists to give back—and how a hayfield turned into a secret asphalt superlot
• The history of the PRCA and the journey from Bob Barnes to the 4L Rodeo Company

This isn’t just a rodeo story—it’s a story of grit, community, and the kind of bond only 29 years (minus one COVID blip) can build. Whether you’re a cowboy, cowgirl, or just love a good story from the dirt and dust, this one’s for you.

🚌 Recorded live from Bertie Bea, the Wandering Gypsy RV, parked right on the rodeo grounds. Grab a sweet tea and join us ringside.

07/11/2025

📸 The Calm Before the Storm…

The arena sits quiet now, but tomorrow night at 8:00pm ET, the dust will fly and the action will ignite as the 29th Annual Chas. B. Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo kicks off in Ringgold, GA. From the roar of the crowd to the clatter of chutes flying open, it’s about to be all gas and no brakes.

The Wandering Gypsy RV Life is on-site, representing TechnoRV, helping rodeo warriors stay safe and cool on the road. Whether you’re hauling horses or hauling butt across state lines, Road Tech Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems make sure your rig stays intact, while the Micro-Air Easy Start keeps your A/C running—even when arena power is as unpredictable as an angry bronc.

Tomorrow, the gates fly open.
Tonight, the dust waits patiently.

Let’s rodeo. 🤠🔥