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RVing with Joe and Kait We're the Russos
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"RVing with Joe & Kait" is an engaging RV podcast exploring all things RV related. Hosts Joe and Kait of We’re the Russos share their on-the-road adventures, offer insights from fellow RVers and industry experts, and provide tips for both seasoned and aspiring RV life and van life enthusiasts. This RV podcast is a perfect blend of personal stories, practical advice, and insider knowledge, making it an essential listen for anyone passionate about RV life.
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13. Behind the Scenes: Scott Watson on RV Life and YouTube Burnout
Dive into the challenges and rewards of living the RV lifestyle and creating content on the road with guest, Scott Watson from Go Small, Live Large. In this episode, we explore the realities of YouTube creator burnout and the pursuit of a fulfilling life on wheels, shedding light on the often-unseen struggles behind the camera. Tune-in to gain a deeper understanding of life as a full-time RVer and content creator.
Episode Guest
In 2017, Scott was unhappy with a traditional lifestyle that included a big house (or as he call it, his storage unit) a long Chicago commute to a corporate job that left him unfulfilled. In 2018, he created a plan to reinvent his life. It began with buying a Winnebago Travato GL Camper Van and then started a YouTube channel about Vanlife. In September 2021, he exited corporate America and became fully self-employed through YouTube and his RV partners. In February 2024 he completed his fifth year of full-time van travel. April 2024 begins a planned sabbatical from posting content on YouTube. Returning on August 28, 2024, he plans new types of content, including taking Viewers with him to exciting destinations such distilleries as a “bourbon hunter”. Today, Scott is most pleased with the amazing Go Small. Live Large! Community he has built with his audience through YouTube and in-person events. As he says at the end of each video, “Journey On!”.
https://gosmalllivelarge.com/home
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Go Small Life Large YouTube Channel
- What's Up Wednesday
- Go Small, Live Large! Patreon
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
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12. The Pros, Cons & Common Mistakes of Building a Custom Camper with Jonny Feld of Field Van
Join us in this episode as Jonny Feld from Field Van, an expert in custom van conversions, dives into the intricacies of creating a tailor-made camper van. Jonny unpacks the advantages and challenges of building a custom van, choosing the right chassis, common regrets and must-have features in a custom camper van. Jonny also shares some unique and interesting custom van builds along with questions to ask and things to consider when choosing a custom van builder.
Tune in to absorb Jonny's valuable insights and learn how customizing a camper van could redefine your adventures on the road.
Episode Guests
Jonny has been in the adventure van industry since he was nine years old. His parents Alan and Liz started Sportsmobile West in 1989. As a child he was always around the factory and started working in sales at trade shows at age 14. In 2003 he went to work full time at Sportsmobile West in the sales department. Jonny was later promoted to Sales manager and then became President in 2014. In 2020 Jonny left Sportsmobile and started Field Van. Field Van has locations in Fresno, CA and Reno, NV. He is married with two daughters and enjoys traveling, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family and long walks on the beach.
https://fieldvan.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fieldvanss
https://www.instagram.com/fieldvans
https://www.youtube.com/c/FieldVan
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Summit S1 Pop-Up Camper Tour
- Green Machine Camper Tour
- Field Van Pop Tops
- Thetford Portable Toilet for Camper
- Camper Toilet Options
- Moterra Campervan Rentals
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
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https://weretherussos.com/field-van-custom-van-conversions/
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11. Health Insurance for RVers and Dealing with Health Issues on the Road
One of the most common topics of conversation around the campfire is health insurance for full time RVers. We all hope that we won’t get sick on the road, but want to be prepared if something unexpected should happen. And frankly, navigating the world of full time RVers health insurance can be pretty daunting, especially if you've never had to find insurance on your own.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of dealing with health insurance and medical issues while living on the road in an RV and share our experiences with different insurance plans along with tips for negotiating medical bills and managing routine medical checkups.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- RV Health Insurance Post
- Garmin Satellite Communication Device
- Joe Factor: Motorcycle Accident
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe
Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. Learn More
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https://weretherussos.com/rv-health-insurance/
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10. Camper Talk: Storyteller Overland MODE LT
In this episode, we dive into our adventures in a Storyteller Overland MODE LT Class B RV, sharing our thoughts on what we love about the camper, what we don't like, essential modifications we've made, and personal experiences from the past two years of owning this RV.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- MODE LT Camper Tour
- Sprinter vs. Transit
- Scheel-Mann Aftermarket Seats
- Summer with Mom RV Travel Series
- Essential RV Gear
- MPG: Stock vs Aftermarket Tires
- MODE LT Travel Videos
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe
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https://weretherussos.com/storyteller-overland-mode-lt/
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9. RV Travel Made Easy: How a Simple Checklist Can Enhance Your Journey
Do you have an RV departure checklist? If not, it’s time to put one together. Joe and Kait share the incident that was the impetus for putting together their first RV departure checklist along with tips and experiences from years of RVing to help you get started with your RV checklist.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- RV Checklist: Pre-Departure
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
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8: Full Time RV Life as a Traveling Doctor
Kenny and Sabrina of Moving Forward Adventures give us an in-depth look at what full time RV life is like for a traveling doctor. Dr. Sabrina Campbell, a pulmonary critical care physician, and Kenny Phillips, her supportive partner, open up about their motivations, experiences, and the practicalities of navigating work and life in an RV.
Episode Guests
Kenny and Sabrina, along with their small dog Belle, have been traveling in their Winnebago Class A Motorhome for more than seven years – five of those years were full-timing. Sabrina is a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician and for those five years of full-timing, they were using the RV to travel from hospital to hospital going where she was needed most. Sabrina has a passion for learning and is currently learning Spanish with the goal of becoming fluent.
Kenny is co-creator and co-host of Beyond The Wheel Podcast which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the RV industry and highlights the people behind some of your favorite RV products, campgrounds, and services. He also enjoys the outdoors, and you can usually find him out on his bike or taking a hike with Belle. Together, Kenny and Sabrina are known on social media as Moving Forward Adventures, their YouTube Channel and Instagram documents their travels as they share fun RV destinations and tips.
instagram.com/movingforwardadventures
youtube.com/@MovingForwardAdventures
beyondthewheelpodcast.com
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Moving Forward Adventures YouTube Channel
- Beyond the Wheel Podcast
- Locum Recruiter: MPLT Healthcare
- Ways to Make Money While Traveling
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe
Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a 60 minute session with Joe is the right fit for you. Learn More
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Customer Reviews
Great hosts with Real World RV’ers!
Joe and Kate are genuine RV’er and have lived in multiple modes of RV full-time living! Very practical people who provide knowledge on topics applicable to any individual. PS, if you hear Joe talk about coffee, don’t worry, he is mildly addicted!
I love this new podcast!
I’ve listened to three episodes of Joe and Kait’s podcast and have already learned a lot. They are great at putting together an interesting and entertaining podcast. I stay interested the whole hour. The topics have been very relevant to RVers and also to the general public. I especially enjoyed the interview about safety on the road. Thank you! Keep it coming, please!