Wandering Gypsy RV Life

Stan Cromlish
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Wandering Gypsy RV Life is your go-to podcast for all things RV living, adventure, and life on the open road. Hosted by Stan Cromlish, this show dives into the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of the RV lifestyle—from the first spark of wanderlust to the reality of full-time travel. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or just dreaming of breaking free, tune in for stories, lessons, and insights on navigating life one highway at a time. Buckle up and join the journey—because the road is calling!

  1. 3d ago

    When Bertie Bea Gets a Vote | RV Safety and the Next Good Decision

    Episode summary One broken anti-billow mechanism changed Stan’s travel plans—and created a genuine GO/NO-GO decision. After arriving in Milton, West Virginia, Stan discovered that the vanity-slide topper on Bertie Bea had lost its only positive anti-billow restraint. Rather than normalize the risk or let the itinerary dictate the answer, he stopped for the night, consulted Precision RV Repair, and waited for daylight. The next morning added severe weather, route decisions, a temporary non-destructive mitigation, a human-factors reminder, and an unexpected leveling-jack warning during the rainy drive to Elkhart. This episode shows the Rolling Smooth Mindset in practice: separate mitigation from repair, investigate alarms without inventing diagnoses, preserve off-ramps, and make the next good decision as the evidence changes. Resources Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com Rolling Smooth RV Book Series: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth TechnoRV: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show Disclosure The TechnoRV link is an affiliate link. Wandering Gypsy RV Life may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

    When Bertie Bea Gets a Vote | RV Safety and the Next Good Decision

  2. Aug 1

    Building an RV Destination | Lundy McKittrick’s Vision for Huckleberry Hideaway

    When I visited Huckleberry Hideaway Cabins and RV Resort in Minden, Louisiana, Lundy McKittrick and I talked for nearly an hour. The first half of that conversation became an earlier podcast episode, but as I looked back through the footage, I realized there was another story hidden in the second half that deserved to stand on its own. This isn’t really about campsites. It’s about vision. Lundy shares what goes into building an RV destination from the ground up. We talk about gravel, road design, campsite geometry, hiking trails, future expansion, golf carts, cabins, glamping, and all the little decisions most of us never think about when we pull into a campground. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a place where RVers want to come back year after year, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation. 🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com 📚 Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth ☕ Support Our Journey https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife 🛒 Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/stanc 📡 TechnoRV (Affiliate Link) https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes Podcast with Doug Simcox https://beyondthechutes.show #RVLife #RVTravel #CampgroundLife #HuckleberryHideaway #Louisiana #FullTimeRV #Motorhome #Camping #WanderingGypsyRVLife

    Building an RV Destination | Lundy McKittrick’s Vision for Huckleberry Hideaway

  3. Jul 25

    Questions Became Answers | Why Good RV Diagnosis Starts with Margin, Not Assumptions

    Last week, we talked about building margin. This week, I had the opportunity to live it. After several unusual symptoms began showing up in Bertie Bea, I decided to arrive in Red Bay early instead of rushing from one appointment to the next. What followed wasn’t a week of throwing parts at problems. It became a lesson in slowing down, asking better questions, trusting the right experts, and discovering that symptoms are not diagnoses. From a chassis inspection and hydraulic repairs to airflow improvements and a handful of simple fixes, every question that week gradually became an answer. More importantly, I was reminded that sometimes the best repair isn’t the one that just fixes your RV… it’s the one that quiets your mind. In this episode, we talk about: Why building margin leads to better decisionsThe danger of assuming the worstWhy symptoms are not diagnosesThe value of finding the right expertHow reducing uncertainty makes the next good decision obviousWhy peace of mind may be the most valuable repair you’ll ever makeWhether you own an RV, tow horses, or simply enjoy the journey, this week’s lesson reaches far beyond the campground. Support Our Journey ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife 📚 Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth 🌎 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com 🧭 Rolling Smooth Mindset https://rollingsmoothmindset.com 🛒 TechnoRV (Affiliate Link) https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes Podcast https://beyondthechutes.show Because in the end, the goal isn’t to eliminate every future problem. The goal is to reduce uncertainty enough that the next good decision becomes obvious. #RVLife #RVMaintenance #Tiffin #RedBay #RollingSmooth #TravelPodcast

    Questions Became Answers | Why Good RV Diagnosis Starts with Margin, Not Assumptions

  4. Jul 18

    Sometimes That’s the Work: Why Margin Creates Better Decisions

    Have you ever had one of those weeks where it feels like someone walked over to the chessboard of your life and moved six pieces all at once? This week was one of those weeks. Maintenance schedules changed. Travel plans shifted. New work opportunities appeared. Decisions had to be made before circumstances made them for me. At first, it felt like I hadn’t accomplished much. Then I realized something. Sometimes the most important work we do isn’t something we can hold in our hands. Sometimes the work is simply making thoughtful decisions before life forces us into desperate ones. In this episode, we continue exploring the Rolling Smooth Mindset by looking beyond financial margin and into something even more valuable: Margin creates options. Whether you’re driving across Wyoming in dangerous winds, adjusting RV travel plans, managing maintenance, or navigating everyday life, having room to think often makes the difference between reacting in panic and responding with wisdom. We’ll talk about: Why margin creates better decisionsWhy consistency matters more than perfectionDon’t confuse urgency with importanceDon’t pour concrete in panicThoughtful progress over perfect outcomesWhy sometimes… that’s the workBecause the goal was never to create a perfect trip. The goal is to keep learning, keep growing, and keep making the next good decision. Episode Links 🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com 📚 Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth ☕ Support the Journey https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife 🛒 Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/stanc 🚍 TechnoRV https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes Podcast https://beyondthechutes.show #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RollingSmoothMindset #RVLife #FullTimeRV #RVTravel #RVLiving #MotorhomeLife #RVCommunity #RVSafety #DecisionMaking #Margin #ThoughtfulProgress #DontPourConcreteInPanic #Consistency #AdventureMore #LifeLessons #TravelSmarter #KeepRollingSmooth

    Sometimes That’s the Work: Why Margin Creates Better Decisions

  5. Jul 11

    The Rolling Smooth Mindset Isn’t About Perfect

    This week, I’m coming to you from the 30th Annual Chas. B. Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo in Ringgold, Georgia. What started out as a scheduled interview with PRCA Music Director Kye Todd turned into something completely different after a sound system issue forced us to postpone our conversation. Instead, I share a lesson that has become a cornerstone of the Rolling Smooth Mindset. Over the past few days, I’ve intentionally slowed down, recharged my own batteries, and reminded myself that consistency doesn’t mean running yourself into the ground. Sometimes the smartest decision isn’t making another repair. It’s creating enough margin to think clearly. When the bathroom door in Bertie Bea stopped latching because an interior wall had shifted, I didn’t tear half the coach apart in a campground. Instead, I used a pair of Command Hooks and a ball bungee to safely mitigate the problem until my scheduled repair appointment in Red Bay. It’s not elegant. It isn’t permanent. But it’s the right solution for this moment. Join me as we talk about why urgency and importance aren’t always the same thing, why the driver needs maintenance just as much as the RV, and why sometimes the best repair is the one that allows you to continue your journey safely. The Rolling Smooth Mindset isn’t about perfection. It’s about making thoughtful decisions. Resources & Links 🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com 📚 Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth 🛒 Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/stanc ☕ Support Our Journey (Buy Me a Coffee) https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife 🛒 TechnoRV (Affiliate Partner) https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes Podcast with Doug Simcox https://beyondthechutes.show Connect With Wandering Gypsy RV Life Website: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/wandering-gypsy-rv-life/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WanderingGypsyRVLife If this episode encouraged you or helped you look at RV travel a little differently, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another RVer or traveler. Every share helps more people discover the Rolling Smooth Mindset and keeps Bertie Bea and Rosie rolling down the road. Remember… The only way to fail is to quit. Travel Rolling Smooth.

    The Rolling Smooth Mindset Isn’t About Perfect

  6. Jul 4

    Huckleberry Hideaway, A Hidden Gem in Minden

    In this episode of The Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, we visit Huckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort in Minden, Louisiana, and take a golf cart tour with owner Lundy McKittrick. Lundy shares the vision behind the park, what it has taken to build Phase One, and how they are learning and improving as they go. We talk about wide RV sites, preserving the property’s beautiful trees, primitive camping, cabins, glamping RVs, free firewood, laundry facilities, the dog park, walking trails, geocaching, campground insurance, surge protection, water pressure, and a little RV engineering required to get Bertie Bea level. And yes… somehow the conversation even finds its way to Sasquatch sightings in Louisiana. If you’re looking for a quiet hidden gem with room to breathe, Huckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort deserves a spot on your travel list. Links mentioned in this episode: 🏕️ Huckleberry Hideaway Cabins & RV Resort https://www.huckleberryhideaway.com 🚍 TechnoRV https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes https://beyondthechutes.show 📚 Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth 🌎 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com #WanderingGypsyRVLife #RVLife #RVTravel #RVPongcast #CampgroundReview #CampgroundSpotlight #HuckleberryHideaway #MindenLouisiana #LouisianaCampgrounds #RVResort #FullTimeRVLife #RVEducation #RVSafety #Geocaching #Sasquatch #Bigfoot #RollingSmooth

    Huckleberry Hideaway, A Hidden Gem in Minden

  7. Jun 27

    The Rally Is Over, But the Mission Isn’t | Education, Stories, and Staying Rolling Smooth

    The Newmar Rally has come to an end. The booth has been packed up, the banners have been rolled away, and Bertie Bea and Rosie are getting ready to point east toward the next stop. After a busy week of seminars, conversations, and helping fellow RVers, I found myself reflecting on a few lessons that were reinforced once again. In this episode, I share why: ✅ Education still matters more than selling. ✅ Stories connect better than specs. ✅ RVers want practical help, not fear or fluff. ✅ The Rolling Smooth Mindset applies everywhere, from seminars to travel days and even tired decisions. The mission hasn’t changed. I still just want people educated and safe. As long as I can do that, I’ll keep rolling smooth. In This Episode Why education should always come before the sales pitchThe power of storytelling in helping people learnWhy practical advice beats fear-based presentationsApplying the Rolling Smooth Mindset to everyday decisionsPreparing for the next leg of the Summer RV TourQuote of the Week “Education shouldn’t leave you scared. Education should leave you prepared.” Mentioned in This Episode 🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com 📚 The Rolling Smooth RV Book Series https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth 🛒 Stan’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/stanc 🛠️ TechnoRV Affiliate Link https://technorv.com?Click=12127 🤠 Beyond the Chutes with Doug Simcox https://beyondthechutes.show ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife Connect with Wandering Gypsy RV Life Facebook: https://facebook.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wanderinggypsyrvlife Instagram: https://instagram.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wanderinggypsyrvlife Threads: https://threads.net/@wanderinggypsyrvlife Thank you for riding along with me on this journey. Until next time, keep your rig rolling smooth, keep your coffee hot, and remember… sometimes the best repair isn’t just the one that fixes your RV. It’s the one that quiets your mind. Safe travels, my friends. And remember, not all who wander are lost.

    The Rally Is Over, But the Mission Isn’t | Education, Stories, and Staying Rolling Smooth

  8. Jun 20

    Why I Keep Building Wandering Gypsy RV Life

    In this episode, Stan Cromlish steps back from the usual RV systems, safety products, trip planning, and campground lessons to talk about the real reason Wandering Gypsy RV Life exists. After hearing his own words from past conversations, including a February interview with Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes, Stan is reminded of the mission behind the books, videos, seminars, and podcast: “I just want people educated and safe.” From buying Bessie in 2020 to learning expensive RV lessons, writing the Rolling Smooth RV book series, and building the Rolling Smooth Mindset, this episode looks at how one RV journey became something bigger than chasing the next horizon. This is an episode about purpose, safety, mistakes, mindset, and why the hard parts of RV life are worth talking about. Find more at wanderinggypsyrvlife.com TechnoRV affiliate link: https://technorv.com?Click=12127 Beyond the Chutes: https://beyondthechutes.show Rolling Smooth RV book series: https://bit.ly/rollingsmooth Support the Journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife

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Wandering Gypsy RV Life is your go-to podcast for all things RV living, adventure, and life on the open road. Hosted by Stan Cromlish, this show dives into the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of the RV lifestyle—from the first spark of wanderlust to the reality of full-time travel. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or just dreaming of breaking free, tune in for stories, lessons, and insights on navigating life one highway at a time. Buckle up and join the journey—because the road is calling!

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  • Creator
    Stan Cromlish
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Wandering Gypsy RV Life 2025
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