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RT47: What It’s Really Like to Be a Workamper for Amazon

RV Lifestyle RV Podcast

Mike Wendland

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

4.7624 Ratings

🗓️ 5 August 2015

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

We've all heard the term "workamping" during our RV travels and - if you're anything like us - probably wondered what it really is like to be a workamper. Sure, we could refer you to some general description from the Internet, but why do that when we can bring you someone who actually has worked as part of the so-called Amazon Camperforce? And that's why for this episode of the Roadtreking podcast, we talk to Will Triplet, a seasoned workamper who fills us in on what it's like to earn your keep (and then some) as a workamper. Among other things, Will and Mike discuss: What is Amazon's Camperforce? What happens when you're part of Amazon's Camperforce? What campground fees Amazon covers through the program Where Amazon distribution centers using workampers are located? Why Amazon likes older workampers How long shifts can be How much workampers make per hour The duties performed by workampers in Amazon distribution centers Also in this episode, Jennifer's Tip of the Week about food storage in an RV, answer listener questions about dash cams and boondocking, RV and travel news of the week, and a lot more! [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #47 Aug. 5, 2015 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: First Things First: Checking In from Georgia Jennifer and Mike open the show by talking about their current trip to Georgia, including one aspect of the south that really "bugs" them.  [spp-timestamp time="2:53"] Jennifer's Tip of the Week: RV Food Storage In this edition of Jennifer's Tip of the Week, she brings you some tips about storing food she and Mike bring along, which they prefer to dining out. Jennifer offers tips for storing bananas, berries, celery, and other produce. Jennifer mentions a link to some ideas she's collected and found online over the years (http://faithtap.com/3050/25-food-storage-tips ) [spp-timestamp time="5:00"] Listener Question: How Can I Play Dash Cam Videos on My Computer? A listener named Tommy ordered the same Windshield Witness dash cam that Mike has and wants to know how the videos recorded on the camera’s SD card can be played in a computer. Mike explains. [spp-timestamp time="6:59"] Listener Question: I Want to Know More About Boondocking. Can You Help? Another Roadtreking listener named Sue asks about boondocking and camping off the grid, specifically how to find spots and be safe. Mike and Jen describe their experiences (never a problem) and offer lots of resources. Here’s a review they did some years back of apps that help them - https://rvlifestyle.com/apps-websites-help-find-perfect-boondocking-spot/ Here’s Campskunk’s 10 most beautiful boondocking sites - https://rvlifestyle.com/ten-most-breathtaking-boondock-spots/ And here’s a link to Boondocking 101 in which we devoted an episode of this podcast to discussing the ins and outs of boondocking – https://rvlifestyle.com/39 Then there’s Boondocker’s Welcome, an awesome membership site that maintains an always updated list of great spots to boondock - https://www.boondockerswelcome.com/affiliate/3774 [spp-timestamp time="10:25"] Listener Question: Can You Help Me Find Answers to RVing Questions? And listener Lil is a new RVer and wants to know where to find answers to the many questions she has about RVing. Mike and Jennifer say one of the best resources is the Roadtreking Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtreking/ [spp-timestamp time="15:16"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, Mo. Van City RV only sells Class B. RVs. Owner Ray Dwyer has been in the RV business for 44 years and is considered the dean of Class B RVs. Nobody knows more about small motorhomes that Ray and his crew. They have new and used Class B motorhomes in stock from the major manufacturers. When you fly in to buy your RV from Van City, they'll arrange to have you picked up from the airport and will reimburse you $500 toward your airfare. Then, your RV will be fully prepared for travel,

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0:00.0

Welcome to episode number 47.

0:05.0

It's time for road trekking, the podcast,

0:09.0

traveling North America in a small motor home.

0:13.0

Exploring, camping, moon docking, embracing the RV lifestyle,

0:18.0

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

0:24.6

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

0:32.6

Hello everybody welcome to road trekking the RV. And whether you live in a small motor home

0:40.0

like the one Jennifer and I travel in, a great big Class A, a fifth wheel, a pop-up, heck even if you

0:45.7

dry camp out of your car or tent and are just thinking about giving an RV, this show is for you.

0:50.8

On this podcast, we talk about getting out there, enjoying God's creation, meeting interesting

0:55.7

people, finding cramps sites that are cool and explore on the countryside as well as sharing

1:00.3

tips on keeping our RVs running right and using the right gear and technology to enhance our

1:05.0

camping and RV experience. That's what road trekking the podcast is all about, the RV lifestyle.

1:15.8

This episode of Road Trekking the RV podcast is brought to you by Van City RV in St. Louis,

1:21.5

where they only sell new and previously owned small motorhomes from all the major Class B manufacturers.

1:27.5

Alde, the only name you need to know. previously owned small motor homes from all the major Class B manufacturers.

1:34.0

Aldi, ALDE, the only name you need to know when choosing a heating system for your RV.

1:39.7

Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE Networks,

1:47.4

and Leisure Time RV, a family-owned dealership in Central Florida. Your vacation starts at Leisure Time RV. Hi, everybody. Welcome to the August 5th, 2015 edition of Road Trekking, the RV Lifestyle

1:55.2

podcast. Okay, coming up in this week's episode, we've got lots of stuff. We've got some tips on how you can find free places to stay.

2:04.5

We call that boondocking sometimes.

2:06.8

Sometimes it's just a Walmart parking lot.

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