Rocking the RV Life – Details, episodes & analysis

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our last podcast episode, as we wrap up 2 years of podcasting. It was a tough decision to make, but we decided that we want to travel without any deadlines or obligations. In this episode, we reflect on our favorite podcasts that include many of the incredible highs, some of the low points and the unexpected challenges that tested our resilience. We recap some of the unique stories of the people we've met along the way, each contributing to the rich mosaic of experiences that define our lifestyle. Our three-year travel retrospective is not just a recounting of miles covered, but a celebration of the moments that shaped us and the places that left an indelible mark on our souls. Whether you're an avid traveler seeking inspiration or someone dreaming of life on the open road, this episode is a virtual journey through time and space. All 111 episodes are a good source of information if you want to travel like us. It’s never easy to say goodbye but we will still be traveling, and we will be active on social media with Rocking the RV Life on Instagram, Tik Tok, rockingthervlife.com, Jeff Kinzbach on FB and Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram and LinkedIn. Special thanks to the people at the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper and Cleveland.com especially Michael Norman. It’s been a pleasure working with you. As we say goodbye, we leave you with this: Let the tales of our journey fuel your own sense of exploration and ignite the spirit of adventure within you! Visit our website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ for additional RVing stories and tips. Follow us on YouTube here. Find us on Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, as well as cleveland.com’s podcasting page. For behind-the-scenes moments and more, join the Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram and Facebook for even more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, get ready for an exclusive insider's perspective. Greg Sirpilla unveils the latest innovation in the world of recreational vehicles. As a manufacturers rep for Coachmen RV, he has unique insights into the cutting-edge features and design elements that make this new Coachmen RV a game-changer in the industry. But that's not all – Greg's love for the RV lifestyle extends beyond the business. Join us as he shares personal anecdotes from his own RV adventures. Including renting RV’s to rock bands! What could go wrong? So, buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable ride with Greg Sirpilla, whose family turned a dream into a four-dealership empire. Visit our website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ for additional RVing stories and tips. To stay updated on the latest Rocking the RV Life episodes, follow us on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast platform. Find us on Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, as well as cleveland.com’s podcasting page. For behind-the-scenes moments and more, join the Rocking the RV Life on Instagram and Tik Tok. Don’t forget to follow Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram and Facebook for even more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you make a wrong turn in a large RV while towing a Jeep behind it? We talk about our experience on a narrow mountain road near Glacier National Park and what was waiting for us at the end of it. Speaking of "end," we talk with our good friends and YouTubers Jeff & Steff of Jeff & Steff's Excellent Adventure about their sudden decision to step away from the RV lifestyle. Find out why they made the decision to buy a house and sell their RV and truck. They remind us that life's adventures come in many forms, and each path we choose is uniquely our own. Sometimes, it's not about the miles traveled or the destinations reached, but the personal growth and discoveries we make along the way. If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback means the world to us. Remember, life is a journey with unexpected twists and turns. Embrace the detours, celebrate the pit stops, and savor every moment. Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep listening. Check out our website here: https://rockingthervlife.com/ For more RVing stories and tips, follow Rocking the RV Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listeners can also access the podcast via Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts, and cleveland.com’s podcasting page. Follow us as we are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram. Also, Jeff Kinzbach on Facebook. Look for our monthly travel column in the Sunday print edition of the Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Patti have been RV traveling for over 15 months. How does Patti really feel about RV life? Hear her take on everything. Jeff and Patti stay at a full hook up campground in Los Angeles on the beach for just $67 a night, Dockweiler State Beach RV Park. There is always something to do in this diverse city. Los Angeles has wonderful nightlife and fantastic music, great restaurants, miles of beaches, beautiful architecture, many museums. And how about pleasant weather year round. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think the damage Jeff and Patti did to their RV steps was bad, that they talked about in Episode 9? Bonnie and Ken Pharis tell you in their own words how they accidentally damaged their Class A Motorhome RV, $15,000 worth of damage! Also, Jeff and Patti talk about the awesome California campgrounds they stayed at on their route, including Rincon Parkway Campground, where Patti ended up in a dumpster after an almost perfect night. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RV damage in wine country. After all Jeff and Patti have been through, the bad news is they accidentally damaged their RV steps. Smashed them pretty bad. It would take time to have the replacement parts mailed to them. The good news, they realized they were in California's Russian River wine country. A two night stay turned into three weeks. In this lifestyle, you have to be flexible to change. Plus, Jeff and Patti visit Avenue of the Giants, where they drove through a redwood tree. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cruising down the Pacific Northwest coast is one of the most beautiful drives in the country, quaint coastal towns and the scenery is stunning. It is here on the Oregon coast that Jeff and Patti discover two mistakes they made. Patti lost valuable phone pictures and data. Also, why Jeff should have never removed the backseat seat of his jeep. Huge mistakes! What is “The Big Nasty?” We’ll tell you. Plus, how being a college football fan pays off in one of our campgrounds.  Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It helps to have reservations, however, by the time Jeff and Patti left Portland, Oregon, their route had changed. Forest fires diverted them from heading south to Lake Tahoe to instead making their way to the Pacific West Coast. They had so much fun winging it. In Tillamook, Oregon, they stayed at a Harvest Host, The Blue Heron French Cheese Company. And Jeff and Patti visited the Tillamook Cheese Creamery. Without a plan, they found some wonderful campgrounds, including an Oregon State Park campground right on the beach, and a harbor view RV park in Garibaldi, Oregon. Listen to these adventures and more on this leg of their journey! Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti's RV needed repairs in Nappanee, Indiana. After that they headed to Portland, Oregon. However, they were still waiting for an important recall fix on the rear axle. A Ford dealership in Torrington, Wyoming finally received the parts, called them and they made a special stop to have it serviced. But, they didn't do a good job. An hour and a half later, after they were back on the road, they once again had warning lights flashing on their dashboard instruments. About a thousand miles later, Northside Ford Truck Sales in Portland, Oregon came through. Listen to their adventures along the way, including discovering a massive train yard in North Platte, Nebraska, the North Platte Union Pacific Railroad. They also tour a bear sanctuary in Bozeman, Montana. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff & Patti’s refrigerator on their new RV suddenly stopped working. They were in Colorado at the time and finding anyone to service it turned into a nightmare. Adding to that frustration, the temperature at the time was just over 100 degrees. Find out how they dealt with the issue as well as a leveling jack, that was leaking hydraulic fluid despite having once been repaired. Getting fast service for an RV today is a big concern for travelers. Shop Amazon for our favorites! Support Rocking the RV Life when you shop Amazon through our link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffkinzbach Follow Jeff and Patti as they are Rocking the RV Life on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rockingthervlife/   Jeff Kinzbach on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeffkinzbach/  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jeff.kinzbach Check out Jeff and Patti’s website at https://rockingthervlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices