Learn To RV: The Podcast

Learn To RV

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.

  1. Beyond the BBQ: What Memorial Day Really Means for Military Families on the Road

    23H AGO

    Beyond the BBQ: What Memorial Day Really Means for Military Families on the Road

    Send us Fan Mail Beyond the BBQ Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions   Most people associate Memorial Day with campgrounds, cookouts, and the start of summer. But for military families on the road, it’s something else entirely. Jennifer, Tasha, and guest host Ashley Gallaher of Campfires and Motors talk honestly about what this day means when someone you love has served or didn’t come home.   Learn About: •        The real difference between Memorial Day & Veterans Day & why it matters •        Why “Happy Memorial Day” can land differently than intended •        How veterans experience this day privately & how military spouses support •        The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the POW/MIA table, & other traditions many don’t know •        How to teach your kids about the holiday’s history •        Resources for veterans & military families who may be struggling   🌐 Crisis & Support Resources: 🚨 Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1 | Text 838255 | VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat 📱 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 📞 Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 | militaryonesource.mil 🧠 Veterans Affairs: mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention 💛 healingwarriorhearts.org 🌟 americasgoldstarfamilies.org 🌹 americangoldstarmothers.org 🤝 valorwell.org   Links & Resources: 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com 🏕️ campfiresandmotors.com 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 👥 Free: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 📺 Watch: Learn To RV Channel 🎙️ learntorvthepodcast.com   💛 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 ☕)   💬 Know a veteran or military family who needs to hear this? Share this episode. Have a story for Campfire Confessions? Email connect@learntorv.com.   ✨ Subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com, and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories and the rigs rolling! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    34 min
  2. Walking for a Kidney: Thomas & Denise of Golden Life Travelers | Community Spotlight

    4D AGO

    Walking for a Kidney: Thomas & Denise of Golden Life Travelers | Community Spotlight

    Send us Fan Mail Community Spotlight Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions Twenty-two years of RVing, a 40-foot Tiffin Allegra Red, and a love of the road that a life-changing diagnosis couldn't stop. At the Adventure Bandits Bash in Texas, Jennifer met Thomas and Denise of the Golden Life Travelers. They shared how they started small and upgraded through five rigs to build a life defined by community, faith, family — and the kind of resilience that doesn't ask for permission.   Learn About: •        Starting out as a young couple with no RV community & how one campground rally changed everything •        Why Thomas walks 2–2.5 miles, five days a week, & what it's doing to his numbers •        What PK is & how a live donor could change Thomas's life •        How to participate in the #WalkForAKidney challenge & how you could be featured on their Golden Life Travelers YouTube channel •        What Thomas & Denise would tell anyone standing at the edge of the RVing plunge •        How Adventure Bandits introduced them to the modern RV community & why their YouTube channel hit 13,000 subscribers in just a few months   Links & Resources: 📺 youtube.com/@GoldenLifeTravelers 🎵 Golden Life Travelers TikTok: @goldenlifetravelers 🏕️ youtube.com/@AdventureBandits1 📅 RV Rallies: learntorv.com/rv-rally-calendar 🤝 RV Community & Groups: learntorv.com/rv-community 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com 🎙️ Podcast: learntorvthepodcast.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel 💛 Support the Pod: •        Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag) •        Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 Do you have an RV story about resilience, community, or life on the road? Share it in our Facebook community or email learntorv@gmail.com to be featured on a Campfire Confessions episode! ✨ If Thomas and Denise's story moved you, subscribe, share, and review at learntorvthepodcast.com! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    22 min
  3. Beyond the Parking Lot: How RV Overnights Is Turning Small Businesses Into Your Next Campsite

    5D AGO

    Beyond the Parking Lot: How RV Overnights Is Turning Small Businesses Into Your Next Campsite

    Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Parking Lot Is Sponsored by RV Overnights   There's a better way to overnight than a truck stop or a big box parking lot. Jennifer sits down with Rob, co-founder of RV Overnights, to unpack how a bootstrap tech startup became one of the most talked-about memberships in the RV space, and why over 1,500 small businesses, farms, breweries, and nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada are now inviting RVers to stay overnight.   Learn How: •        A $49.99/year membership unlocks unlimited overnight stays with no nightly fees •        Military, first responders & FRVA members qualify for exclusive discounted pricing  •        27+ filters & a unique hashtag search help you find the right experience  •        The Stay Score system builds accountability for both RVers & hosts, keeping the ecosystem fair for everyone •        The Loyalty Program rewards members with up to 20% off renewals — & the top 100 point-earners get a free year •        92% of host locations welcome pets & the new Pet Discount Program adds $1,000+ in savings •        RV Overnights is actively seeking new hosts   Links & Resources: 🏕️ rvovernights.com 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel 🎙️ Website: learntorvthepodcast.com 💛 Support the Podcast: Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus and exclusive content, early access, + swag) Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 Know an RVer still doing parking lots? Share this episode and discover what's waiting on the other side of the road. Have a story for Campfire Confessions? Email learntorv@gmail.com. ✨ Subscribe so you never miss a Beyond the Brand drop on Wednesdays at learntorvthepodcast.com! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    40 min
  4. The Road’s Safety Net: What Escapees CARE Offers Every RVer

    MAY 18

    The Road’s Safety Net: What Escapees CARE Offers Every RVer

    Send us Fan Mail The Road’s Safety Net Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions   Kay Peterson hit the road in 1972 with eight kids and a vision. She built Escapees RV Club from a hand-written newsletter and then built something else: a safety net for the community she loved. In this episode, Jennifer visits the Escapees CARE Center in Livingston, Texas, the only program of its kind in the U.S., and brings back three voices that will change how you think about the road ahead. Learn How: •        CARE is not a nursing home & not just for older RVers •        Residents stay in their own RVs on-site, with meals, laundry, nursing support, & transportation included •        An Xscaper used CARE after surgery & what it looks like for a solo, working-age RVer •        Volunteers receive a free site + meal stipend, & summer help is critically needed right now •        The Learn To RV CARE Challenge: why just $10/month from 100 listeners = $12,000/year for real residents Links & Resources: 🚐 rvroofingsolutions.com 🏠 Escapees CARE Center: escapeescare.org 💛 Donate to CARE: escapeescare.org/donate ❓ CARE FAQ: escapeescare.org/faq 🛒 iGive.com (designate Escapees CARE): igive.com 🤝 Escapees RV Club: escapees.com ⚡ Xscapers: xscapers.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV 🌐 RV Community Resources: learntorv.com 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 👉 Resources: learntorv.com 📺 Watch: Learn To RV Channel 🎙️ learntorvthepodcast.com 💛 Support the Podcast: Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew — first 7 days free! Early access + bonus content + swag) Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕) 💬 Know someone who needs to hear this? Share this episode — it’s free and could be the exact lifeline a fellow RVer needs. Have a story for Campfire Confessions? Email learntorv@gmail.com. ✨ Subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com, and leave a review. Your support keeps the stories and the rigs rolling! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    40 min
  5. RV Kid to Air Pilot: Maddy Miskell's Mission to Lift Women in Aviation | Community Spotlight

    MAY 14

    RV Kid to Air Pilot: Maddy Miskell's Mission to Lift Women in Aviation | Community Spotlight

    Send us Fan Mail Community Spotlight Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions She grew up in an RV but she feels more at home 3k' above it. At 19, Maddy is a licensed pilot, youth aviator mentor, and Southern Sky Magnolias member. Hear this road-raised trailblazer talk about breaking into a field where women make up just 7%, racing 2,400 miles across the sky, and how to encourage the next generation of pilots.  Learn How: -      An aviation legacy shaped Maddy's destiny -      Pioneering women like Amelia Earhart established the Air Race Classic -      Aviation programs promote the next generation of pilots Links & Resources: ✈️ Southern Sky Magnolias: -      Facebook: Southern Sky Magnolias -      Instagram: @southern_sky_magnolias_arc -      Threads: @southern_sky_magnolias_arc -      GoFundMe: Help Southern Sky Magnolias Soar in 2026 🏁 Air Race Classic: -      Air Race Classic Instagram -      Air Race Classic Website 🛩️ Aviation Programs: -      Women in Aviation Int’l -      Girls in Aviation Day -      Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program 🎙️ Podcast: learntorvthepodcast.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel 💛 Support the Pod: -      Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus content, early access, + swag) -      Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕) 💬 Have an RV kid doing incredible things? Share in our community or learntorv@gmail.com to be featured in Campfire Confessions! ✨ If Maddy has you looking up, subscribe, share, and review at learntorvthepodcast.com!  Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    26 min
  6. More Than a Sticker: The Rivet Supply Co. Story

    MAY 13

    More Than a Sticker: The Rivet Supply Co. Story

    Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Brand Is Sponsored by Rivet Supply Co. What started with a sticker from a state park and a husband who refused to put it on a brand-new Airstream door became one of the most recognizable products in the RV community. Kristina and Joel Bram sit down with Melissa Bond of Rivet Supply Co. to hear the story behind the Original Adventure Board — a laser-cut acrylic memory display that has turned up in campgrounds, Airstream factory showrooms, and living rooms across the country. Learn About: •        How a camping trip, a state park sticker, and one creative husband sparked a business •        What makes the Adventure Board different from just putting stickers on your rig •        The Airstream partnership and what it meant for a small Indiana-based brand •        New products launching in 2026 — including a national park sticker book and a limited-edition 250th anniversary board (only 250 made) •        Why growing slowly is actually a business strategy worth hearing about  Links & Resources: 🏕️ Rivet Supply Co.: rivetsupplyco.com/learntorv USE DISCOUNT CODE: LEARNTORV10 for 10% off GET THE LIMITED EDITION New USA 250 Adventure Board (only 250 made) National Parks Sticker Book 📸 Follow Rivet Supply Co. on Instagram: @rivetsupplyco 👉 RV Resources: learntorv.com 👥 Free Facebook Community: Learn To RV: The Community 📸 Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 📺 YouTube: Learn To RV Channel 🎙️ Website: learntorvthepodcast.com  💛 Support the Podcast: Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew for bonus and exclusive content, early access, + swag) Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕)  💬 Got a favorite adventure sticker story? Share it in our Facebook community.  ✨ Subscribe so you never miss a Beyond the Brand drop on Wednesdays at learntorvthepodcast.com! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    36 min
  7. Finding Your People: Friendship, Loneliness & Community on the RV Life Road

    MAY 11

    Finding Your People: Friendship, Loneliness & Community on the RV Life Road

    Send us Fan Mail Finding Your People Is Sponsored by RV Roofing Solutions   The open road is full of beautiful campgrounds, but who are you sharing them with? Jennifer and Tasha discuss one of the most unspoken struggles in RV life: finding and keeping your people. Joined by new solo RVer and podcaster Joni Leigh, they go beyond the Instagram-perfect campfire reels to the honest story of loneliness, rejection, resilience, and unexpected connection on the road.   Learn How: •        Nearly half of adults over 40 experience loneliness but never talk about it •        To make “friendly on purpose” work — even as an introvert •        Quality over quantity changes everything •        Joni Leigh finds her people, even after losing her travel companion •        To find the new Learn To RV friendship series   Links & Resources: 🚐  rvroofingsolutions.com 🎤  Find Joni Leigh:    YouTube: @JoniLeighOfficial    jonileigh.com    TikTok: @jonileigh11    Facebook Group – The Hive    Facebook: Joni Leigh    Instagram: @jonileigh111    Pinterest: JoniLeigh11 👥  Join Our Free Facebook Community: Learn to RV 🌐  RV Community: learntorv.com 📸  Follow Our Adventures: @LearnToRV 👉  RV Resources: learntorv.com 📺  Watch: Learn To RV Channel 🎙️  learntorvthepodcast.com   💛  Support the Podcast: Patreon (Join the Campfire Crew — first 7 days free! Catch the full uncut Joni Leigh interview + bonus content, early access, + swag) Buy Me a Coffee (drop us a tip ☕)   💬 Did this episode hit close to home? Share your friendship story in our Facebook community. Want yours read around the campfire? Email connect@learntorv.com to submit it for Campfire Confessions. If it’s read on air, we’ll send you a Campfire Confessions sticker!   ✨ If this episode found you at the right moment, subscribe, share learntorvthepodcast.com, and review. Your support keeps the friendships and rigs rolling! Support the show Watch us on YouTube Join Our Community on Facebook Follow Us On Instagram Visit our Website Join us on Patreon

    49 min
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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.

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