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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.

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