Learn To RV: The Podcast

You're joining a pretty special journey: Learn To RV: The Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Schillaci and Tasha Martin , two seasoned RVers with hearts full of stories, tips, and real-life wisdom from the road. Whether you're just dipping your toes into RV life or you're deep in the nomadic groove, this podcast is your go-to hub for: 🚐 RV know-how from roofing to route planning 🧑‍🏫 Roadschooling tips for learners of all kinds 💬 Candid chats about family travel, remote work, and community 📣 Resources, hacks, and heart-centered guidance for every age and stage 🔗 Follow, subscribe, and join the adventure! Trust us. You’ll want to be along for the ride. The views and opinions expressed by Learn To RV: The Podcast guests are not our own. What we say or share should not be interpreted as personal advice. Do your own research and speak to a professional.

Learn To RV: The Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Learn To RV, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #59

  When Your Kid Wants to Hit the Road with Jenny Herman of the HighlightHer Podcast

  Aug 17, 202629 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Role Reversal — A Mom's Questions About RV Life for Her Son This episode flips the script. Jennifer sits down with Jenny Herman, host of The Highlighter Network podcast, whose RV-curious son has her full of questions — and for once, Jennifer takes the guest seat, fielding a parent's real-world questions about sending a young adult out on the road. Jenny asks the questions every new-to-RV parent wants answered: What's the bare minimum skill set to survive as a beginner? How much should you have saved before hitting the road? What does a realistic monthly budget actually look like? Jennifer shares hard-earned lessons from her own first ten days on the road in 2013, why "cheaper" isn't guaranteed, work camping and beet harvest income options, mail service and residency logistics, internet and connectivity musts, and how to vet RV communities safely online. The conversation also digs into staying warm (and safe) through winter, choosing a first rig, the difference between stealth camping and proper RV life, money-saving memberships like Passport America, FRVA, and Escapees, and a first look at Jennifer's in-progress journal project — a guided workbook meant to help new RVers process the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're the one dreaming of the road or the parent watching your kid pack up to chase it, this episode is a practical, heart-forward guide to getting started Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

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  Episode #58

  Learn to RV with Amy & Mike of Today is Our Adventure on The Hidden Costs of Full-Time RVing

  Aug 10, 202644 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Every day is an adventure... even the eight hours stuck on the shoulder of Highway 101 with a collapsed trailer tongue dragging metal on asphalt. In this Community Spotlight, Jennifer sits down with Amy and Mike Morris of Today Is Our Adventure — a Navy-retiree couple who sold everything, hit the road during a cross-country PCS, and never looked back. They talk frame flex and why they landed on a Brinkley, the Dalmatian rescues that turned them away for being full-timers, the real "RV tax" hiding in your monthly budget, and the strangers who showed up out of nowhere to weld a new trailer tongue on the side of the road. If you've ever wondered what full-time RV life actually costs, in dollars, in gremlins, and in grace from strangers, this one's for you. That original travel trailer didn't survive the test: a bent tongue on Highway 101 left them dragging their rig down the Pacific Coast Highway until a park ranger flagged them down. The experience sent them deep into frame research, and they landed on a Brinkley for its reinforced frame construction and why they chose their Z3400 layout sight-unseen at a rally before the model had even been built. The conversation moves into life on the road with their two rescue Dalmatians, Riley (profoundly deaf) and Morgan, including the surprising discrimination they faced from rescues who stopped responding once they learned the couple lived full-time in an RV. Amy, a certified canine counselor, shares training philosophy (an open door isn't an invitation) and why "friendly off-leash dog" is a nightmare phrase in the RV world. Mike, now in RV tech school and running his own mobile repair business, Adventure Ready RV Repair talks shop on the most common, 100% preventable issues he sees: bent axles from overloaded "ultralight" rigs, neglected AC units, and the myth that weight-distribution bars solve an overweight tow vehicle problem. Amy and Mike also break down what they call the "RV life tax" and talk about some the hidden costs of full-time living, from prescription pickups to vet visits that can't be handled remotely as well as share two unforgettable stories of strangers who showed up with welding gear and axle connections exactly when they needed it most. Listen now. Topics Covered The accelerated path to full-time RVing after a surprise Navy reassignment Four cross-country moves in 18 months — lessons from a trial-by-fire start The Highway 101 tongue-failure story and what it taught them about frame construction Why they chose a Brinkley (Z3400) and the frame-flex research behind it Life with two rescue Dalmatians — one profoundly deaf — and dog-park etiquette on the road Getting turned down by rescues for being full-time RVers The flexibility full-time life offers once you let go of the plan The maintenance reality full-timers face vs. weekend/seasonal RVers Mike's transition from Navy electronics tech to certified RV technician The most common (and 100% preventable) RV repairs: bent axles, neglected AC units, overweight ultralights The "RV life tax" — hidden costs of full-time living most people don't talk about Two stories of RV community members showing up in a crisis Their "adventure list" (not a bucket list) and finishing all 50 states Connect with This Is Our Adventure Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram: search TIOA Sunday vlogs + Thursday campground reviews (military fam camps, Thousand Trails, KOA) Mike's RV repair business: Adventure Ready RV Repair — You can find him on RVHelp.com or at adventurereadyrvrepair.com Connect with Learn to RV Learn to RV the Podcast is built around real stories from real people living the RV life. Keep the wheels turning. More from Learn to RV: Website: LearnToRV.com Podcast: Learn to RV The Podcast Facebook Community Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon Join us SOON on Substack! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

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  Episode #57

  Roadschooling Panel: How 4 Full-Time RV Families Handle Curriculum, Littles, Middles & High School On the Road

  Aug 3, 202651 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail It's back-to-school season, but for full-time RVing families, there's not always a first-day photo, no bell schedule, and no hallway pass. In this Not Back to School roadschooling panel, host Jennifer Schillaci of Learn to RV brings together three fellow full-time RV moms — Kristina Bram (Traveling with the Brams), Rhea Gibson (Wandering Rocks Family), and Ashliy Sutterfield (Wander About Full Time RV) — for an honest, funny, and practical conversation about educating kids of every age on the road. Together they cover littles, middles, and high schoolers; deschooling and unschooling; what to do when "school becomes a fight"; screen time and Outschool electives; and a rapid-fire tour of the curriculum programs that have actually worked (and flopped) in their homes. If you're a roadschooling mom staring down another back-to-school season wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is your permission slip. Who this episode is for: full-time RV families, roadschoolers, homeschool moms considering full-time travel, and anyone weighing curriculum options for littles, middles, or high schoolers. Meet the Panel Jennifer Schillaci (host) — Owner of Learn to RV and Learn to RV The Podcast. Full-time RVer since 2013, roadschooling mom of seven (currently all high schoolers and one gap-year graduate). Kristina Bram — Traveling with the Brams. Former classroom teacher (early childhood education), homeschooling/roadschooling mom of three (ages 13, 12, and 10) for the past five years. Also runs the "Connect" inbox at LearnToRV.com. Rhea Gibson — Wandering Rocks Family. Mom of four littles (ages 2, 4, 6, and almost 7), on the road for nearly two years in their green truck (yes, it has eyes). Ashliy Sutterfield — Wander About Full Time RV. Stationary (for now) based full-time RV mom of two (14 and 8), homeschooling since COVID — this marks year seven for their family. Curriculum & Resources Mentioned KONOS Unit Study Curriculum — the classic character-trait-based unit study program that started Jennifer's homeschooling journey Life of Fred — narrative-based math curriculum built around a five-year-old math professor The Good and the Beautiful — language arts, math, and science curriculum Math with Confidence by Kate Snow (Well-Trained Mind Press) Not Consumed — Bible-based homeschool curriculum, used for science and other subjects Notebooking Pages — printable notebooking pages for on-the-road learning Gather 'Round Homeschool — centralized, theme-based unit study curriculum for multiple ages Miacademy (grades K–8) and MiaPrep (grades 7–12) — online curriculum Prodigy Math — free gamified math practice Khan Academy Kids — used for littles on travel days. It's FREE! Outschool — live online elective classes (including a weekly Dungeons & Dragons class) Teach Your Monster to Read — phonics/reading game Russell Van Brocklen's Dyslexia Classes — custom story-based curriculum for dyslexic learners Connect With the Panel Ashliy Sutterfield — Wander About Full Time RV: Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Kristina Bram — Traveling with the Brams: all socials, and reachable through connect@learntorv.com Rhea Gibson — Wandering Rocks Family: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Join the Community Road Schooling Resources is a free group inside Learn to RV — no membership required. Answer a few membership questions, agree to the group rules, and connect with other roadschooling families today, including ones who might be parked right down the road from you. LearnToRV.com Subscribe to Learn to RV on YouTube and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Got a roadschooling story or an idea for a future episode? Reach out to Kristina at connect@learntorv.com . Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

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  Episode #56

  Christmas in July: Gathering of Nomads on Helping RV Families in Need

  Jul 27, 202635 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Christmas in July: How Gathering of Nomads Is Making Holiday Magic for RV Families Join us for a heartfelt conversation about how Gathering of Nomads is helping RV families experience the joy of Christmas, regardless of their financial or personal hardships. This episode highlights the power of community, faith, and giving, inspired by Kristina Bram’s personal story and Shane Boyd’s vision. Key Topics: The origins of Gathering of Nomads and its mission to create Jesus-centered community in the RV lifestyle How the organization helps meet both physical and emotional needs in the nomadic community Kristina Bram shares her personal Christmas story from 2022 and how it inspired last year's Christmas outreach Practical ways to start planning for holiday giving early, including small, consistent donations The importance of vulnerability and honesty in seeking and offering help How the RV community bridges financial and social gaps, regardless of the size of your rig The role of Love Thy Nomad as a year-round benevolence fund that supports RVers in crisis How anyone can get involved—whether through financial support, volunteering, or simply reaching out to help neighbors The power of community connections and the importance of showing love without judgment Resources: Gathering of Nomads Love Thy Nomad benevolence fund Gathering of Neighbors The Collective Thread Podcast Support email: Kristina@TravelwiththeBrams.com Connect with Kristina Email: Kristina@TravelwiththeBrams.com Facebook: Gathering of Nomads Newsletter subscription: available on the website Let's start planning early this year—because every small act of kindness can change a life. Join us in making this Christmas brighter for RV families in need! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

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  Episode #54

  The RV Summer Slowdown: Why Fewer Rigs Are on the Road and Why That's Okay

  Jul 13, 202650 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail The RV Summer Slowdown Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Emptier campgrounds. Last-minute reservations that used to be impossible. Rigs sitting in driveways instead of racking up miles. In this episode, Jennifer and Tasha get honest about why this summer feels different out on the road, from fuel prices and industry data to the comparison trap that convinces RVers they’re doing it wrong. They also open up about burnout behind the scenes of the podcast itself and what's changing for the show in season three. Learn How: • Campgrounds & rallies feel noticeably emptier this summer • Industry data aligns with the slowdown • To just say no to the comparison trap that makes RVers feel like they're failing at living the dream • Jennifer & Tasha are choosing to slow down this season • To measure a good day on the road by more than just miles • Part-time & full-time RVers experience summer burnout differently • The Family RV Association's new Rolling Roots chapter , built for families on the road, can keep you connected • Changes look for the podcast in season three Links & Resources: 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com 👪 New Chapter, Same Mission — Family RV Association: learntorv.com | Rolling Roots on Facebook 🏁 Family RV Association: frva.com | Why Join FRVA 📸 FRVA on Instagram: @familyrvassociation ⛺ Mastering the Weekend Getaway — RVing Part-Time: learntorv.com 🏆 2026 Great American RV Scavenger Hunt: learntorv.com/2026-the-ultimate-summer-scavenger-hunt 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 🎤 learntorvthepodcast.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel 💛 Support the Pod: • Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew — first 7 days free! Early access + bonus content + swag) • Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕) Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

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