First-Time RV Lessons That Save Money, Weekends, and Stress (Possibly a Marriage) | Bill & Laura Egeln
byStan Cromlish
There’s a moment in RV life when excitement gives way to reality.
A parking lot decision before cell service disappears. A warning from someone who’s been there before. And the realization that the RV you almost bought could have changed everything.
In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, I sit down with Bill and Laura Egeln, new Class A RVers who share the real, unfiltered lessons they learned as they stepped into full-time motorhome life with their Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Gladys.
This isn’t a highlight reel or a brand pitch. It’s an honest conversation about what new RVers don’t know yet — and how the right advice, timing, and mindset can save money, weekends, and a lot of stress.
We talk about:
The moment someone told them, “Do not buy that brand.”
Rookie mistakes most first-time RVers make
Why arriving after dark is a lesson you only need once
The 300-mile rule and planning smarter travel days
Tire age, pressure, and weight realities
Why RV inspections are non-negotiable
Cold weather surprises and winter prep
Learning from technicians instead of panicking
Why good resources matter more than floorplans
At its core, this episode is about understanding that RV life isn’t about avoiding problems — it’s about being prepared for them.
It’s not if. It’s when. And everything is fixable.
