There’s a sound that signals the start of RV show season. Not engines. Not generators. It’s the low hum of wanderers comparing notes, pointing at rigs, and quietly rethinking their setups. Every January, that sound gets loud in Tampa.

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, Stan previews the Tampa RV Super Show, running January 14–18, 2026, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, and explains why this rally is about far more than shiny rigs and new gadgets.

Stan shares why education sits at the core of the Rolling Smooth mindset and how seminars on water systems, tanks, propane, inverters, converters, and power management can be the difference between confident travel and campground stress. He also talks about being on-site representing TechnoRV, answering real-world questions about power, connectivity, and RV systems, plus bringing copies of the Rolling Smooth: Real Lessons from the Road book series for face-to-face conversations.

You’ll hear why clean, protected power matters, including a look at the Hughes Autoformers 50-Amp Power Center installed on Bertie Bea, and why preventative upgrades align with a systems-first RV philosophy. Stan also dives into one of the most overlooked benefits of rallies: direct access to manufacturers, engineers, and technicians from companies like Micro-Air and Shade Pro, often with on-site installation available.

From solving lingering RV issues while you’re already surrounded by experts to using the Florida RV Trade Association mobile app to plan your days, this episode is your grounded, experience-driven guide to getting real value out of the Tampa RV Super Show.

If you’re heading to Tampa, make education the priority, stop by the TechnoRV booth, ask questions, attend seminars, and leave with more than brochures. Leave with confidence.

👉 Learn more at wanderinggypsyrvlife.com.

Until next time, keep it rolling smooth, and maybe I’ll see you down the road… or in Tampa. 📍

The Miles That Changed Me isn’t a highlight reel, a travel recap, or a victory lap.

In this Season 2 opener of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, I sit with the year that was — a year of momentum, massive change, and lessons that only show up after you’ve been carrying more than you realized.

2025 gave me a lot. It also took more than I expected.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• What went right when comfort and maintenance became tools instead of luxuries
• How momentum quietly turned into weight after the guardrails disappeared
• What grief, fatigue, and staying in motion taught me about limits
• Why RV systems don’t care about schedules or deadlines
• And what I’m doing differently as I roll into 2026 with more intention

This episode isn’t about where I went.

It’s about how the miles changed how I want to travel next.

🌐 Learn more about Wandering Gypsy RV Life:

https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

📚 Rolling Smooth: Real Lessons from the Road:

https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth/

🛠️ Trusted RV gear & education (affiliate):

https://technorv.com?Click=12127

🎙️ Beyond the Chutes Podcast:

https://beyondthechutes.show

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open: When You Finally Stop Moving

00:40 – Brother Highway (Intro)

01:13 – Welcome to the Campfire

02:06 – What This Episode Is (Not a Highlight Reel)

02:24 – What Went Right in 2025

03:08 – Comfort and Maintenance as Tools

03:45 – Community, Rallies, and RV Education

04:28 – Laughing Through the Mishaps

05:00 – When the Guardrails Disappeared

05:28 – Momentum, Travel, and Taking on Too Much

05:57 – Loss, Grief, and Staying in Motion

06:49 – When the Calendar Doesn’t Care

07:01 – The Education Gap in the Equine RV World

07:44 – What I’m Doing Differently in 2026

08:23 – Choosing Deliberate Travel

08:56 – Bridging the RV and Equine Education Gap

09:17 – Campfire Closing & Gratitude

11:09 – Brother Highway (Outro)

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