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Episode 111: What You Need To Know About Traveling Solo

RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

Mike Wendland

Personal Journals, Leisure, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Automotive

4.7624 Ratings

🗓️ 26 October 2016

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Estimates place the number of solo RVers at between 20 to 30 percent of all the RVers on the road. In this episode, we talk to a recent solo traveler, a widow who has crisscrossed North America and loves her new lifestyle. You’ll meet Joette George who, with her Golden Retriever, routinely is on the open road for weeks at a time. She shares her experience and offers some great advice for all RVers. [spp-timestamp time="31:57"] Also this week, we talk about everything from a recent Bigfoot sighting to fun off the beaten path spot in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, plus listener questions, tech tips and RV news. Click the player to Listen Now or scroll down through the show note details and resources. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast. [spp-player] Mike and Jennifer begin by sharing their recent trip to Mackinac Island. [spp-timestamp time="2:48"] They Mike talks about that recent Bigfoot sighting, and shares a funny story of his own [spp-timestamp time="4:45"] This week, Mike and Jennifer will travel to Pennsylvania.  [spp-timestamp time="7:48"] On Friday at noon eastern time, they’ll do a Facebook Live report from Fretz RV in Souderton, PA on the Roadtreking Facebook Group. JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK Lisa Gruner According to a survey Mike recently did on our Facebook Group, almost 70% of all RVers travel with pets, most often a dog. But one concern many of us have is how to keep our pets secure while traveling, or from bolting outside when we open the door. At a recent Roadtreking gathering, I asked fellow traveler Lisa Gruner for how she manages her dog while on the road. Lisa shares a simple trick…and another tip on how she gets total darkness in her RV. [spp-timestamp time="9:43"] And be sure to send Jennifer your tips and suggestions for the RV lifestyle. You can use the “Leave Voicemail” link at Roadtreking.com. Just click it and then use the built-in microphone on your computer or mobile devise to record a message. You can do it over as many times as you want, until you are satisfied. And then you just click a button and it comes right to my email inbox. Jennifer's tip of the week is brought to you by T RadPower Bikes (www.RadPowerBikes.com_… an electric bike manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Mariane is a single listener who wants to get an RV and hit the road and asks Miked and Jennifer for advice. [spp-timestamp time="14:31"] Sue asks about showering in a Roadtrek Class B Roadtrek, specifically about how much room there is. [spp-timestamp time="20:40"] And Allen, who can't wait to get an RV,  has a suggestion on keeping dogs safe when outside during hunting season [spp-timestamp time="22:52"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, and their Partner Dealerships Creston RV in Kalispell, Montana, and Wagon Trail RV in Las Vegas. Bringing You the largest Inventory of class B’s from three locations. INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK – Joette George Joette George This week we talk to solo traveler Joette George, a widow who travels all over North America in here Roadtrek motorhome, accompanied only by her Golden Retriever. [spp-timestamp time="31:57"] Joette talks about: How she came to be a solo Roadtreker How she came to choose the right RV for her What’s involved in solo travel Security concerns for the solo traveler What her kids and friends thought of her decision What she likes most about the RV lifestyle The places she’s been and her best memories Suggestions for those thinking about solo travel RV NEWS OF THE WEEK: RV Shipments Soared Last Month [spp-timestamp time="43:05"] Puppy caught in trap while on a hike with its owner [spp-timestamp time="45:50"] All RVs banned from parking in Santa Barbara, CA [spp-timestamp time="47:37"] This portion of the podcast is brought to you by Alde  the only name in heat ...

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0:00.0

This is episode number 111.

0:05.7

It's time for road trekking, the podcast.

0:09.7

Traveling North America in a small motor home.

0:13.4

Exploring, camping, boondocking, embracing the RV lifestyle,

0:18.8

and sharing tips, and where to go go and how to keep things running right.

0:24.9

Here's award-winning journalist Mike Wendland and his network of road trekking reporters.

0:34.1

Hello everybody and welcome to episode 111, released on October 26, 2016.

0:41.5

This is road trekking, the RV Lifestyle podcast.

0:44.6

And no matter what kind of an RV you have, a motorhome or towable trailer, a tent,

0:50.4

even if you're just dreaming about getting an RV someday, this episode is for you because here we

0:56.5

talk about being out there, enjoying God's amazing creation, meeting interesting people, boondocking,

1:03.0

discovering fun places, and using the right gear and technology to enhance our RV lifestyle.

1:08.7

So we welcome you, and I'm honored that you chose to put us in your

1:12.1

ears this week. Well, it is great to have you with us. As October comes to an end, happy Halloween,

1:20.4

everyone. We've got a great program lined up for you this weekend. You know, there's a lot of people

1:25.9

who are alone. They are what we call

1:30.3

solo travelers. Some are widows. Some are widowers. Some are just a single. Some are just want to

1:38.8

travel out by themselves. But a lot of people have a lot of concerns about what's it like? Is it hard to do this as a solo?

1:46.3

We're amazed at the number of solo travelers there are. The estimates I have heard are from 20 to 30% of all RVers are solo travelers.

1:56.9

So there is a lot of company out there for you. Other people who are sharing it, and of course,

2:02.5

it's a very welcoming community. But what's it really like? So if you've been wondering about that,

2:07.0

and if you're a solo traveler, you're going to like this episode because we're going to

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