Wandering Gypsy RV Life

por Stan Cromlish

Temporada 2

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.

T2 · E32

15 ago 2026

16:29

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

T2 · E31

1 ago 2026

18:22

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 decisions The danger of assuming the worst Why symptoms are not diagnoses The value of finding the right expert How reducing uncertainty makes the next good decision obvious Why peace of mind may be the most valuable repair you’ll ever make Whether 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

T2 · E30

25 jul 2026

14:04

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 pitch The power of storytelling in helping people learn Why practical advice beats fear-based presentations Applying the Rolling Smooth Mindset to everyday decisions Preparing for the next leg of the Summer RV Tour Quote 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.

T2 · E26

27 jun 2026

8:20

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

T2 · E25

20 jun 2026

18:20

The $308 Safety Decision: When Wyoming Wind Gets a Vote

Blue sky, sunshine, and a beautiful-looking travel day can be deceiving when you’re driving a 24,000-pound Class A motorhome across open Wyoming prairie. In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan shares the real story behind a travel decision that cost $308 but may have saved Bertie Bea, Rosie, and everyone around them from a much bigger problem. Parked at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Bertie Bea was rocking in a 37-mile-per-hour headwind while sitting still, with gusts later climbing over 45 miles per hour. The slide toppers were billowing, the wind was fighting the door, and what looked like a sunny travel day quickly became a Rolling Smooth reminder: do not judge an RV travel day by how pretty it looks. Judge it by what it will do to your rig. Stan talks through the decision to stay put rather than drive 125 miles to Coalville, Utah, even though the campground reservation was already paid for and non-refundable. He shares why money can whisper bad advice, how safety should overrule the itinerary, and why sometimes the return on a safety investment is measured by what did not happen. This episode also includes a brief quoted excerpt from “Why Do All the Trees Lean in Wyoming?” by the late cowboy poet Baxter Black. The poem is copyrighted by its respective rights holder and is referenced here for commentary on Wyoming wind and RV travel decision-making. In this episode: • Why blue-sky wind days can fool RVers • How wind affects a large Class A motorhome differently than a car or pickup • Why non-refundable reservations should not make safety decisions • The Rolling Smooth Mindset for travel-day judgment • Why sometimes the smartest travel day is a no-travel day Links: 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

T2 · E24

13 jun 2026

22:58

New RVers, Seasoned Lessons, and the Road to North Sterling

This week on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan records hands-free while rolling down the road toward North Sterling State Park in Colorado, with a little Garmin GPS commentary along for the ride. In this episode, Stan talks about the difference between being a new RVer and becoming a more seasoned RVer. From learning the difference between 50-amp and 30-amp power to understanding inverters, converters, tanks, water connections, tow cars, and the never-ending movement of a house on wheels, this episode is all about learning your rig one mile at a time. Stan also shares why he started small with Bessie, his first 25-foot Class C motorhome, how Bertha came next, and why Rosie, his 2018 Chevrolet Equinox tow car, eventually became part of the journey. A grocery run in Cody, Wyoming, helped teach one of those classic RV lessons: once the rig is parked, you still need a way to get around. The road to North Sterling adds the perfect backdrop as Stan talks about dirt roads, standing water, gumbo mud, checking Rosie in the turns, and slowing down when the road starts teaching. If you’re a new RVer, this episode is for you. If you’re a seasoned RVer, you’ll probably recognize a few lessons you learned the hard way too. Thanks for riding along on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast.

T2 · E23

6 jun 2026

16:56

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Wandering Gypsy RV Life

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

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

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

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

The Rolling Smooth Mindset Isn’t About Perfect

Huckleberry Hideaway, A Hidden Gem in Minden

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

Why I Keep Building Wandering Gypsy RV Life

The $308 Safety Decision: When Wyoming Wind Gets a Vote

New RVers, Seasoned Lessons, and the Road to North Sterling