Recreational Variables

by Matt, Jessie, & Ivana

Our family of three sold everything in 2020 and started our adventure in full time RVing. After a couple years, we've learned how to keep it fun and light—even with plenty of obstacles along the way. Join us as we share our stories, tips, and tricks for living life on the road.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • RV Water Leak? Don't Panic!

    RV Water Leak? Don't Panic!

    Our Keystone 5th wheel had a water leak this past week…not good! Matt even thought about calling it quits! Thank goodness Jessie remembered not to freak out. Here we go over our process of addressing water leaks and other problems.

  • Our DIY RV Solar Experience

    Our DIY RV Solar Experience

    Many full time RVers want solar for their rig so they can boondock with ease or even live off grid—but solar setups can get expensive! We opted for a DIY solution to save money, but has it been worth it? Listen and find out!

  • Myths About RV Life

    Myths About RV Life

    We’re back with our Season 2 kickoff episode! There are plenty of myths out there when it comes to full-time RV living, but are they true? We go over some of the most common myths and weigh in on whether we think they’re busted or confirmed.

  • Why Does Our Black Tank Smell So Bad?

    Why Does Our Black Tank Smell So Bad?

    Eww, what is that smell?! It could be a dead animal, but it could also be your black tank! In this episode, we go over our black tank maintenance routine, as well as the troubleshooting steps we’ve taken as we’ve noticed a not-so-nice smell emanating from our black tank lately.

  • Our Top 5 Rudest RVing Encounters

    Our Top 5 Rudest RVing Encounters

    Generally, our experience with the RV community has been pretty awesome and FULL of kindness. However, there are always going to be a couple bad apples. Tune in as we discuss the top 5 rudest encounters we've had since we started RVing.