📍 “57 days. 3,500 miles. One unforgettable adventure.”

In this special episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan takes you on a front-row seat through his Summer RV Tour 2025—his first as a retiree. From wind-swept plains to roaring waterfalls, rodeo legends to riverside fishing fails, this is more than a recap—it’s a rolling storybook of the American West.

Join Stan in Bertie Bea, with Rosie in tow, as he shares personal stories, historical insights, and unforgettable stops from his 3,500-mile journey. Whether you’re a full-time RVer, a weekend wanderer, or a travel dreamer, this episode will inspire you to chase the road and let the stories find you.

🗺️ In This Episode:

• Retirement Begins: The end of the office era and the start of life on the road
• Kit Carson, CO: Winds at 70mph and a town steeped in frontier history
• North Sterling State Park, CO: Fishing, friendship, and echoes of the Overland Trail
• Laramie, WY: Butch Cassidy, a haunted prison, and launching On the Road with TechnoRV
• Alcova, WY: A birthday week on the North Platte River (with some fly fishing fails)
• Medora, ND: Theodore Roosevelt’s healing ground and a tribute to rodeo legend Wayne Herman
• Miles City, MT: Fort Keogh and the ghosts of the frontier
• Great Falls, MT: Following Lewis & Clark with Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes
• Rock Springs, WY: The Tiffin “Riding the Range” Rally, Green River fishing, and RV community spirit
• The Road Home: 1,700 miles, 4 days, and a return to Kick Back Ranch

🔗 Links & Mentions:

• 🎣 Watch Stan’s Birthday Fishing Fails: YouTube Channel »
• 🎧 Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed
• 🤝 Connect with Stan:
  • Facebook
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  • Blog & Show Notes »
• 🎙️ Doug Simcox - Beyond the Chutes Podcast: Listen Now »
• 🛠️ Partner: TechnoRV: Get your RV tech essentials at TechnoRV.com

🧭 Wander With Us

If you’ve enjoyed this road trip through stories and states, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your fellow travelers. We’ve got more adventures, insights, and interviews coming soon.

“Not all who wander are lost.”

– J.R.R. Tolkien

Until next time, keep the campfire warm and the stories rolling. See you down the road!

This week on the Wandering Gypsy RV Life podcast, Stan checks in from the Tiffin Allegro Club “Riding the Range”Mega Rally in Rock Springs, Wyoming—where the wind never dips below 30 mph, and the RV upgrades come fast and friendly.

From calcium-packed water heaters to mysterious tow car battery issues, this episode is packed with stories from the rally front lines. Stan shares how trusted partners like Kleen Tank, Roadmaster, and ShadePro helped Bertie Bea and Rosie get shipshape while making the most of the weeklong celebration of RV camaraderie.

You’ll also get the inside scoop on TechnoRV’s new podcast, the value of hands-on learning through rally seminars, and a hilarious take on the learntorv.com scavenger hunt.

Whether you’re new to the RV lifestyle or a seasoned traveler, this episode offers practical wisdom, relatable mishaps, and a reminder of why rallies are one of the best parts of RV life.

🔧 Highlights in This Episode:

• 🤯 Why calcium buildup in your water heater might mean it’s time for a flush
• 🛠️ What Roadmaster caught during a free rally inspection (and why it mattered)
• 🔌 Rosie’s new charge line: Solving the tow car battery mystery
• 💨 How ShadePro saved the day (and the slide toppers) in 30+ mph Wyoming wind
• 🎥 Behind the scenes with On the Road with TechnoRV
• 🧠 Why education at rallies is the secret sauce to a stress-free RV lifestyle
• 🔍 The learntorv.com scavenger hunt: RV fun meets campground creativity

🎯 Key Takeaway:

Rallies aren’t just about socializing—they’re a one-stop shop for maintenance, upgrades, hands-on learning, and building a community of fellow wanderers. If you’ve never been to one, it might be time to mark your calendar.

🔗 Mentions & Links:

• 💻 TechnoRV Podcast & Gear
• 🧼 Kleen Tank RV Services
• 🔩 Roadmaster Towing Products
• 🌞 ShadePro RV Shades
• 🧭 Learn to RV Scavenger Hunt

📲 Follow the Journey:

• Instagram: @wanderinggypsyrvlife
• Facebook: Wandering Gypsy RV Life
• YouTube: Wandering Gypsy RV Life Channel

Enjoyed the ride? Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! And if you’re listening while parked somewhere scenic, snap a photo and tag us—we love seeing where the road is taking you.

Not all who wander are lost. See you down the road, friends.

This week, Stan welcomes rodeo man and podcasting trailblazer Doug Simcox into Bertie Bea for a wide-ranging conversation full of laughs, roadside wisdom, and life lessons from both the RV road and the rodeo trail.

They talk about:

• Why 140°F is your TPMS over-temp alarm threshold
• How to handle mail on the road
• Slide issues, voltage drops, and learning to be handy
• Lewis & Clark’s Great Falls journey vs. modern RV travel
• Tips to manage black tanks, tire age, and fire safety
• Rodeo reunions and how RV life and cowboy life overlap

It’s the longest episode yet—and it might be the most fun. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely want to check your anode rod.

🔥 Mentioned in This Episode

🎧 Beyond the Chutes Podcast

Listen to Beyond the Chutes

📦 RV Mail Forwarding Services

• Escapees RV Club Mail Service
• America’s Mailbox
• Traveling Mailbox

📈 Tire Pressure Monitoring

Set your TPMS alert temp at 140°F to catch failing bearings or hot hubs early.

Try the TST 507 System for both pressure + temp readings.

🛠 Stan’s On-the-Road Toolkit

• Multimeter
• Dielectric grease
• Fire extinguishers (Stan packs 4!)
• SPOT satellite emergency tracker
• Calgon & Pine-Sol tank deodorizing tip

🧭 Trip Planning Tools

• RV Life Trip Wizard – customize routes by height, weight & length
• Garmin RV GPS – for when cell signal disappears

🧼 Holding Tank Help

• Kleen Tank – professional black/gray tank cleaning

💡 More Quick Tips

• Cover your tires—UV damage is real
• Only dump tanks when 2/3 full
• Keep fresh water onboard + your fridge stocked in case of remote stops
• Join FMCA for education, roadside help, and rally perks

🌐 Stay Connected with Wandering Gypsy RV Life

📺 YouTube: Wandering Gypsy RV Life Channel

📸 Instagram: @wanderinggypsyrvlife

📘 Facebook: Wandering Gypsy RV Life

🌐 Blog: wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

Whether you’re full-timing like Stan or just weekend wandering, this episode is packed with stories and strategies to help you adventure smarter and stay safe out there.

🛻 Not all who wander are lost.