RV Work Life Balance

RVing from the KOA Journey in Butte, Montana: Sherri & Russ reveal Sherri’s RV Work History and how living, working, and traveling full time as a Freelance Writer led to surprising new opportunities as a Digital Nomad Writer… And Guest Blogging for NIRVC – National Indoor RV Centers.
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08-13-2023 - EPISODE 4 - (00:44:49)
Title: RV Work: Digital Nomad Writer - Sherri & NIRVC
EPISODE SUMMARY:
We never had the plan to do this, so when we got on the road, we didn’t know what was going to happen… you never know what opportunities are going to be put in front of you… 
First in this episode of RV Work Life Balance, explore with us the fascinating history and eerie landscape of Butte, Montana: From its Boomtown mining days as The Richest Hill on Earth, through its century-long transformation into a toxic wasteland, buckle up for a spooky adventure!
Then we’ll get to RV Work, revealing Sherri’s work history and new job opportunities on the road: After a long career as a travel writer, published author, journalist, blogger and copywriter, Sherri discovered an irresistible Help Wanted Ad in a Campground Guide and leaped into a lucrative opportunity with a great company ON THE ROAD. Want to know more? Listen in! 😉
Full Time RV Life led to surprising new opportunities – crapportunities?! – from a disastrous RV service experience… to guest blogging, writing and traveling with NIRVC and the All Inclusive Motorhome (AIM) Club.
Learn more about becoming a Digital Nomad Writer!
Our mission is to share what we learn about RV Work Life Balance and introduce you to new opportunities, people, places, and ideas that might be of interest or inspiration…
Let’s hit the road together for this unique journey!
– – – – – HIGHLIGHTS – – – – –
(00:01:35) – Spooky History: Butte, Montana
(00:07:55) – Film Production: 1923 / Yellowstone
(00:14:32) – Campground Guides – RV Job Opportunity!
(00:21:33) – BooksAndTravelUSA.com
(00:22:25) – National Indoor RV Centers
(00:25:15) – Meeting RV YouTube Superstars Mark & Sue
(00:33:05) – Working & Traveling With NIRVC
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SPONSORS & AFFILIATES
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information.
>> FEATURED FOR THIS EPISODE:
LOST BUTTE, MONTANA BOOK by Richard I. Gibson - From the stately Queen Anne mansions of the West Side to the hastily constructed shanties of Cabbage Patch, Lost Butte, Montana traces the city's history through its architectural heritage.
The Rebel Housewife Rules: To Heck With Domestic Bliss! BOOK by Sherri Caldwell & Vicki Todd (2004)
>> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES:
RV Life Trip Wizard - We rely on RV Life Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS!
FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club!
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EPISODE ARTICLE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Our first visit to NIRVC - Atlanta on BooksAndTravelUSA.com
RV YouTube Superstars: LOOK Who We Found in Atlanta!
ALL ABOUT NIRVC!!! 🫢 on BooksAndTravelUSA.com
California Dreamin: AIM Club Rally in San Diego on NIRVC Blog
Southeast Publications - unique RV Work opportunity!
AWAI - American Writers & Artists Institute 
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KEEP IN TOUCH!
Like, Comment, Subscribe or Follow & Share RV Work Life Balance on your favorite podcast app!
Visit Sherri & Russ at BooksAndTravelUSA.com - Subscribe to the blog!
Facebook: facebook.com/BooksAndTravelUSA
Email: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
If you’d like to SPONSOR The RV Work-Life Balance Podcast or work with us on a feature or interview, contact: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Good Sam Club Membership - RV campgrounds you can trust - 10% discount & many other benefits!
Guide Along - formerly GyPSy Guide - Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations – don’t go without a Guide Along!
Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: ‘FREE’ overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (15% discount :-)
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RVing from Pacific Shores Motor Coach Resort in Newport, Oregon: Sherri & Russ celebrate two years Full Time and share Top 10 Lessons Learned On The Road: RV Work Life Balance. From RV Internets to DIY RV Repair, Surviving Hurricanes & Tornados to Saving The Marriage…
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08-13-2023 - EPISODE 3 - (00:50:47)
Title: RV Full Time Two Years Lessons Learned!
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Situated on the edge of a cliff in Newport, Oregon, immersed in the rugged beauty of the foggy coast, we suddenly realized: We’ve made it two full years living, working, and traveling full time in Charlie-The-Unicorn RV. We survived! How about that?!
How did we do it? In this episode, we share our Top 10 Lessons Learned for RV Work Life Balance: From figuring out reliable internets to trip planning and travel schedules; surviving extreme weather events to discovering what brings all the boys to the yard (?!?), we’ve encountered many surprises and challenges along the way.
Here’s to two years full time on the road, and to many more adventures yet to unfold. Join us as we celebrate, reflect, and share our Top 10 (so far) for balancing work, life and travel on this incredible journey…
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(00:02:38) - Location, Location, Location: Oregon Coast
(00:04:55) - Two Years On The Road: Top 10 Lessons
(00:06:19) - Reliable RV Internet for Remote Work
(00:12:20) - RV Trip Planning & Travel Schedules
(00:18:44) - Expect the Unexpected!
(00:24:08) - Extreme Weather Adventures in RV Travel
(00:28:06) - The Social Life of RVers
(00:33:25) - Water Quality is a Thing
(00:40:52) - Saving The Marriage…
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SPONSORS & AFFILIATES
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information.
>> FEATURED FOR THIS EPISODE:
Product Links:
Marriage Saver: Midland Two-Way Radios - Long Range Walkie Talkie (set of 2) - Trust me, you need these for parking the RV!
Water Filtration: Clearsource Ultra RV Water Filter System with VirusGuard - Russ researched the heck out of this - the best!Clearsource WeatherGuard - Ultra - Heavy duty carrying case to protect your investment & keep it all together during travel.
Clearsource Ultra Replacement Filter 3-Pack - Keep it fresh!
Water Softener: On The Go Portable Water Softener - *Must have*
Corps of Engineers (COE) Campground Directory :-) 
>> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES:
RV Life Trip Wizard - We rely on RV Life Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS!
FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club!
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EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
Harvest Hosts: ‘Free’ Overnight RV Parking For Travel Days (article)Harvest Hosts Referral Link for DISCOUNT! 
All About RV Shows & Rally Camping on the NIRVC Blog (by Sherri)
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KEEP IN TOUCH!
Like, Comment, Subscribe or Follow & Share RV Work Life Balance on your favorite podcast app!
Visit Sherri & Russ at BooksAndTravelUSA.com - Subscribe to the blog!
Facebook: facebook.com/BooksAndTravelUSA
Email: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
If you’d like to SPONSOR The RV Work-Life Balance Podcast or work with us on a feature or interview, contact: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Good Sam Club Membership - RV campgrounds you can trust - 10% discount & many other benefits!
Guide Along - formerly GyPSy Guide - Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations!
Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: ‘FREE’ overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (15% discount :-)
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RVing from Village of Trees RV Resort in Southeast Idaho, Sherri & Russ explore scheduling RV Travel around full time work on the road: Planning travel days, finding best places to stay for work and fun, and what to look for when choosing your campground and campsites: RV Starlink, anyone?
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08-13-2023 - EPISODE 2 - (00:39:25)
Title: RV Travel Planning For Work
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Ever caught yourself dreaming about a life of adventure… only to be rudely awakened to the mounting responsibilities of “real life” and a full-time job? Your nomadic hosts, Sherri & Russ, have been there too! We share our unique journey as we navigate the challenging, yet rewarding life of RV Nomads, balancing the demands of full time work and the thrill of the open road.
In this episode, we’ll let you in on our secret weapon for scheduling RV Travel while working full time: RV Life Trip Wizard. We’ll open up our calendar and show you how we(Sherri) figure(s) it all out, from coming up with The Master Travel Plan to scheduling, mapping, and finding those quirky campgrounds and cool places we love so much.
Stay with us to the end for an honest conversation about RV Starlink – the benefits and limitations – and the challenge of protecting that Starlink dishy on the ground (you’d be surprised!). Finally, we’ll share a riveting personal story of the ‘pistol-whipping daisy’ and its connection to safeguarding our Starlink from the unpredictable forces of nature…
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(00:00:01) - Scheduling RV Travel While Working Full Time
(00:15:06) - Finding Quirky Campgrounds w/ RV Life Trip Wizard
(00:23:30) - Travel Days: 2-2-2 or 3-3-3? Why 6-6-6 is Best!
(00:32:08) - Secrets For Saving $$ & Choosing Your Perfect Site
(00:34:14) - RV Starlink and The Pistol-Whipping Daisy…
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SPONSORS & AFFILIATES
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this program running. Thank You!!! Read our Affiliate Disclaimer for more information.
>> FEATURED FOR THIS EPISODE:
BLACKSTONE 28-inch Griddle w/ Hood Grill Station - Russ’s absolute favorite BBQ grill ever for full time RV life. The hood cover and folding outdoor table stand are must-haves. Don’t forget the accessories! ****** PERFECT GIFT IDEA for Dads, Husbands, BBQ Masters! *****
>> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES:
RV Life Trip Wizard - We rely on RV Life Trip Wizard for RV trip planning, campground info, reviews & RV-friendly GPS!
FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe on the road & so much more with the #1 RV Travel Club!
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EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:
More: Harvest Hosts: ‘Free’ Overnight RV Parking For Travel Days Harvest Hosts Referral Link for DISCOUNT! 
All About RV Shows & Rally Camping on the NIRVC Blog (by Sherri)
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KEEP IN TOUCH!
Like, Comment, Subscribe or Follow & Share RV Work Life Balance on your favorite podcast app!
Visit Sherri & Russ at BooksAndTravelUSA.com - Subscribe to the blog!
Facebook: facebook.com/BooksAndTravelUSA
Email: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
If you’d like to SPONSOR The RV Work-Life Balance Podcast or work with us on a feature or interview, contact: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Good Sam Club Membership - RV campgrounds you can trust - 10% discount & many other benefits!
Guide Along - formerly GyPSy Guide - Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations!
Harvest Hosts - A truly unique membership program: ‘FREE’ overnight RV camping at more than 7,000 amazing locations! (15% discount :-)
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RV Beginners, Sherri & Russ buy a 40ft RV as an impromptu pandemic getaway… transitioning to full time living, working & traveling the country as RV Nomads when they realize: Working from home, “home” can be anywhere, as long as we have reliable internets!
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08-13-2023 2:13pm - EPISODE 1 - (00:30:02)
Title: The RV Work Life Balance Origin Story!
EPISODE SUMMARY:
“This was not a bucket list item. This was not like, ‘Hey, one day we're going to do this.’ Nope. During the [pandemic], people made decisions that were not part of their normal plan, and this was ours. It changed the trajectory of our lives…”  
Sherri & Russ launch the RV Work Life Balance Podcast with their RV Origin Story: How a travel writer and tech professional transformed from urban high-rise condo dwellers in downtown Seattle, to full time RV Nomads in a 40-foot motorhome, living, working, and traveling all over the USA, while keeping Russ’s traditional “office” job.
Buckle up as we recount our incredible adventure from RV beginners to part-time amateurs on short-term getaways, to full-time, seasoned RV travelers, three years later, launching a podcast to share with you all the secrets and possibilities of RV Work Life Balance.
Come travel with us! Feel the freedom, enjoy the ongoing adventure and perhaps ignite a spark for your own journey on the open road…
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(00:02:18) - Pandemic Escape to Part-Time RV Adventure
(00:14:00) - Driving a 40ft RV for Beginners
(00:19:03) - Buying a 2016 Entegra Aspire Motorhome
(00:22:49) - Working Remote and Leaving Seattle
(00:26:32) - Unexpected Transition to Full-Time RV Life
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FEATURED LINKS & RESOURCES:
More About Us: Sherri & Russ’s RV Origin Story on BooksAndTravelUSA
Background: The Slippery Slope to Suddenly Owning a 40-foot RV
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SPONSORS & AFFILIATES
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means we will earn a commission on the products or services you purchase using the links. There is no additional cost to you and the earnings help keep this website running. Read the Affiliate Disclaimer for more information
>> FEATURED FOR THIS EPISODE:
LIVING THE RV LIFE: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIFE ON THE ROAD BOOK By Marc & Julie Bennett of RVLOVE - The first & most helpful book we purchased at the very beginning!
>> RV WORK LIFE BALANCE TRUSTED RV AFFILIATES:
RV Life Trip Wizard - We rely on RV Life Trip Wizard for RV trip planning & RV-friendly GPS!
Guide Along - formerly GyPSy Guide - Our #1 favorite audio tour guide for National Parks & destinations! 
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KEEP IN TOUCH!
Like, Comment, Subscribe or Follow & Share RV Work Life Balance on your favorite podcast app!
Visit Sherri & Russ at BooksAndTravelUSA.com - Subscribe to the blog!
Facebook: facebook.com/BooksAndTravelUSA
Email: sherri@BooksAndTravelUSA.com
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
FMCA - Family Motor Coach Association - Find your tribe & so much more on the road with #1 RV Travel Club!
Good Sam Club Membership - RV campgrounds you can trust - 10% discount & many other benefits!
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