Christmas in the RV life looks a little different.

In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life, Stan shares what it’s like to leave your rolling home behind for the holidays — parking Bertie Bea at Kick Back Ranch & Event Center and heading home in Rosie to see Management and Assistant Management.

From the romantic idea of an RV Christmas to the real-world questions about power, weather, and systems, this episode walks through the decisions that matter when you’re miles away from your rig — and why peace of mind sometimes comes in the form of a handwritten note from Santa instead of a box under the tree.

You’ll hear about:

• Leaving your RV unattended during the holidays
• Why power protection matters more than decorations
• Switching from RV brain to family holiday brain
• What makes RV shows like Tampa valuable beyond the shiny gear
• And why the road always leads back to the people who matter most

Pull up a chair, pour something warm, and ride along.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open

When your RV feels like home… until Christmas calls you back

01:05 – Welcome to Wandering Gypsy RV Life

Freedom, problem-solving, and yelling “WHY” with a flashlight

02:05 – The RV Christmas Reality Check

Romantic RV Christmas ideas vs. real-world concerns

03:35 – Leaving Bertie Bea Behind

Why leaving your rig feels like leaving a dog with a friend

04:55 – The “Did I Forget Anything?” Moment

Locks, water, propane, and avoiding that phone call

06:10 – Power, Protection, and a Note from Santa

Why peace of mind didn’t arrive in a box this year

07:35 – The Drive Home in Rosie

Switching from RV brain to family holiday brain

08:50 – Christmas at Headquarters

Management, Assistant Management, and RV maintenance explanations

09:50 – Why the Road Still Matters

Freedom, family, and missing home

10:40 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

Rolling smooth, hot coffee, and wandering with purpose

🔗 Links & Resources

🌐 Wandering Gypsy RV Life

👉 https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

🛠️ RV Gear & Safety Tools I Trust

👉 TechnoRV (affiliate): https://technorv.com?Click=12127

🔥 Join the Campfire Circle on Patreon

Bonus content, video episodes, and behind-the-scenes stories

👉 https://www.patreon.com/wanderinggypsyrvlife

🎙️ Beyond the Chutes Podcast

Rodeo history and cowboy storytelling with Doug Simcox

👉 https://beyondthechutes.show

🎶 Outro Music

“Brother Highway” by Ned LeDoux

Used under license for Wandering Gypsy RV Life