Great things are on the horizon

In this episode of the Wandering Gypsy RV Life Podcast, I’m coming to you from Bertie Bea at the Davie/Fort Lauderdale KOA Holiday during the PRCA Southeastern Circuit Finals. My guest is my good friend Doug Simcox, host of Beyond the Chutes and the driver of the well-traveled BTC bus.

Doug just wrapped up a Texas rodeo swing, visiting PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen, Glen Bird, Ronnie Williams, Wild West Ward, and Kelly Clark. Along the way, he collected unforgettable rodeo stories—and a few breakdowns that turned into teachable moments for every RVer and horse hauler.

We talk about:

• Dumping in Lucas fuel treatment after a sketchy fuel stop—and discovering the truck has never run better

• My own MPG jump in Bertie Bea using Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment

• A broken belt tensioner at an Arkansas rest area and a Tractor Supply “MacGyver” fix

• A red-hot wheel bearing caught just in time at a Little Rock truck stop

• How rest-area three-card Monte scams target travelers

• Why annual maintenance, inspections, and a good RV GPS matter more than ever

• Real-life RV hazards: shredded truck-tire alligators, roadside debris, and a costly awning scrape at Ocean Lakes

We connect all of this back to the Rolling Smooth series—from maintenance tips to the stories that fill From Breakdowns to Belly Laughs. Doug also shares why preserving rodeo history matters and previews new episodes coming from his Texas run and recent rodeo reunions.

If you love RV life, rodeo stories, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is right up your alley.

Links Mentioned

Wandering Gypsy RV Life: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com

Rolling Smooth Series: https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/rollingsmooth/

Autographed Books:

How to Enjoy the RV Life – https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/product/rolling-smooth-how-to-enjoy-the-rv-life-without-losing-your-cool-autographed-copy/

Keeping Your Rig Road-Ready – https://wanderinggypsyrvlife.com/product/rolling-smooth-keeping-your-rig-road-ready/

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

Beyond the Chutes Podcast: https://beyondthechutes.show

The Black Tank Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk1mfl27umU

Patreon – Campfire Circle: https://www.patreon.com/WanderingGypsyRVLife