Wandering Gypsy RV Life is your go-to podcast for all things RV living, adventure, and life on the open road. Hosted by Stan Cromlish, this show dives into the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of the RV lifestyle—from the first spark of wanderlust to the reality of full-time travel. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or just dreaming of breaking free, tune in for stories, lessons, and insights on navigating life one highway at a time. Buckle up and join the journey—because the road is calling!
Recorded on location inside Doug Simcox’s custom Super C (the Beyond the Chutes Bus) at the 11th Annual Mountain Cove Cowboy & Cowgirl Reunion at beautiful Mountain Cove Farms Resort in Chickamauga, Georgia. This special round-table features Doug Simcox of Beyond the Chutes and his co-host/partner Sam Swearingen—retired saddle bronc rider, longtime stock contractor, and rodeo producer—swapping real roadside stories and hard-won lessons about keeping rigs (and horses) safe on the highway.
What you’ll hear
- Sam’s rodeo road life: from broncs to stock contracting—and the nightmarish run that chewed through 11 tires before he ever reached the arena.
- Why TPMS matters (RV & equine trailers): heat, pressure, and the early warnings that save tires, bearings, fenders, wiring—and sometimes your day.
- Bearing failures & fire risk: how rising temps show up on sensors before you lose a hub (and how that protects expensive horses and gear).
- Cold snaps & PSI drops: Stan’s real-world pre-trip where falling morning temps triggered low-pressure alerts on all ten tires.
- Walk-arounds that work: quick routines, saved time, and the “data beats guesswork” mindset for safer travel.
- Black tank bloopers: comic relief with clogged gates, mislabeled flush ports, and why “education beats excavation.”
- Expandable setups: configuring multiple trailers, adding sensors later, and pairing layouts for duals, fifth wheels, and living quarters horse trailers.
Guests
- Doug Simcox — Host of the Beyond the Chutes podcast; owner of a Super C, a long-haul tower, and storyteller.
- Sam Swearingen — Co-host/partner on Beyond the Chutes; former PRCA/IPRA saddle bronc rider, stock contractor & rodeo producer.
Gear & Resources Mentioned
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for RVs & horse trailersShop TechnoRV (affiliate): https://technorv.com?Click=12127
- Wandering Gypsy RV Life: stories, photos, videos, and bloghttps://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com
- Patreon — Campfire Circle (video extras & behind-the-scenes):https://patreon.com/WanderingGypsyRVLife
- Beyond the Chutes Podcast: rodeo history, legends & cowboy storytelling
Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you—it helps keep the coffee hot and the wheels turning.
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Music Credit
Theme: “Brother Highway” by Ned LeDoux — officially licensed for the Wandering Gypsy RV Life.
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