Travel Episodes

Packing up our life meant maxing out a local storage unit! With everything safely locked away, the real adventure begins as we hitch up the camper and head south to Florida.

Packing up our life meant maxing out a local storage unit! With everything safely locked away, the real adventure begins as we hitch up the camper and head south to Florida.

The start of our full-time journey! We kicked things off at Lincoln Lodge RV Park to de-winterize the rig and load up, then headed south with stops at Allatoona Landing, Ocala North RV Resort, and Encore Winter Quarters Manatee. 4 days, four stops, and the beginning of an incredible adventure!

Join us for a quick stop at Thousand Trails Orlando! Located in Clermont, FL, this resort became our perfect launchpad in early March 2023 for exploring nearby theme parks, grabbing essentials, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Two weeks on the road, a fried truck ECU, and stranded at an RV park—talk about a trial by fire! Full-time RV life isn't always scenic drives; sometimes it's major mechanical breakdown. Can we bounce back from our biggest roadblock yet, or is this the end of HappyTravelRV so soon?

Chasing warmer weather during peak Florida snowbird season isn't easy, but we snagged a spot at Encore Pioneer Village using Thousand Trails! Join us as we explore Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve, see coastal recovery six months post-Hurricane Ian, and tour North Fort Myers.

From arrival drama to checking Honeymoon Island State Park off our bucket list, our week in Tampa Bay was full of surprises! Join us at Bay Bayou RV Resort as we navigate full-time RV life, explore Dunedin, and enjoy island views.

We scored perfect timing in Clearwater, Florida! From settling into Clearwater RV Resort to discovering the famous Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, join us for bucket-list sand sculptures, boardwalk fun, dog park playdates, and stunning Gulf views.

Welcome to Kissimmee, Florida! Watch as we tour Encore Tropical Palms RV Resort, enjoy the resort amenities, and spend the day exploring Old Town Kissimmee—complete with amusement park vibes, local treats, and fun family memories.

Natural Florida at its absolute finest! Watch as we explore Blue Spring State Park, check out the iconic manatee mosaic, stroll along the spring run, and take in the beautiful wildlife and crystal-clear waters of Orange City.

A two-mile hike to breathtaking waterfall views! Watch as we trek the rocky trail to Tioga Falls in West Point, Kentucky, take in stunning nature, and find out who decided to tag along with us at the end.

Ever wondered what RV life actually costs? Join us as we expose our complete 5-month budget from our inaugural winter trip to Florida—sharing real numbers, staying connected expenses, and the biggest financial lessons from Season 1!

Kick off Season 2 in the Appalachian Mountains! Come along as we travel from Kentucky to Green Mountain RV Resort in North Carolina, soak in 2,200-foot views from Chimney Rock State Park, and explore the charming town of Lake Lure.

Our very first RV show experience! Join us at the 2023 PRVCA Hershey RV Show as we tour brand-new 2024 RV models, check out cool camper accessories at the GIANT Center, meet up with creators, and haul around our favorite passenger princess.

Who expects an interactive aquarium inside a mall! Watch as we explore SeaQuest Lynchburg in Virginia, meet incredible animals from around the globe, get up close with Flash the sloth, and enjoy a unique hands-on family adventure.

Experience one of the most feature-packed RV resorts in Virginia! Watch as we set up camp at Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay in Gloucester—enjoying live weekend music, local food trucks, beautiful lake views, and endless family activities.

A travel-day emergency 750 miles from home! Come along as we make our multi-week trip down to Florida, encounter unexpected tire trouble on the highway, get saved by a generous local tech, and arrive safely at Crystal Isles Resort.

From Florida campground reviews to RV slide mishaps! Watch as we explore Three Flags, Clerbrook Golf Resort, and bike through Upper Hillsborough Preserve at Lake Magic—before a smashed smoke detector tests our resourcefulness on the road.

Discover a historic Florida haven for native wildlife! Join us near the Gulf Coast as we explore Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park—seeing manatees from the underwater observatory, native black bears, flamingos, and beautiful natural springs.

RV maintenance, travel-day lessons, and big scale weigh-ins! Watch as we get the camper washed at Blue Beacon, take care of pet checkups at Vetco, drive over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and face the tough reality of downsizing after hitting the CAT Scales.

Unforgettable island views and Florida Keys history! Come along as we stay at Sunshine Key RV Resort, soak up the sun at Bahia Honda and Fort Zachary Taylor State Parks, and explore Key West’s Duval Street, Margaritaville, and Southernmost Point.

From picking up our son in Kentucky to riding out Hurricane Debby in Florida! Watch as we head to Camp Margaritaville Auburndale for the RV Unplugged Season 2 Finale Rally—navigating storm warnings, making incredible friends, and enjoying rally fun.

From sunny Florida to North America’s largest RV show! Watch as we tackle a long-distance road trip to the Hershey RV Show in Pennsylvania, handle an unexpected highway flat tire, and share an inside look at full-time RV travel mishaps and tips.

Racing a freezing cold front on a 600-mile trip from North Carolina to Florida! Join us as we stop in scenic Savannah, Georgia, tackle cold-weather camping challenges, refill propane at Biltmore RV Park, and share essential lessons for staying adaptable on the road.

Swapping campground chaos for peaceful horse farm boondocking! Come along as we handle travel-day tire troubles, unwind under starry skies in Lithia, FL, and catch up with friends at the Tampa RV SuperShow.

From truck repair nightmares to game-changing internet! Join us as we navigate frustrating Chevy 2500 mechanical setbacks, unbox and set up our Starlink satellite internet, and share how reliable connectivity completely transformed our full-time RV life.

Monster trucks, exotic animals, and a major sleep upgrade! Join us in Clermont, FL for a wild monster bus tour at Showcase of Citrus, followed by community rally fun at Champions Run RV Resort and our Brooklyn Bedding mattress upgrade.

Escaping campground chaos for Florida's coast! Watch as we navigate a power outage at our RV park, enjoy sun and sand at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island, and go on a treasure hunt through a beautiful nature preserve.

From Rainbow Springs to a CAT Scale weight challenge! Join us as we visit Rainbow Springs State Park, dispose of our old mattress at the landfill, hit the scale to see whose weight guess was closest, and install a new sway-control bar kit.

Stormy travel days, hose leaks, and camper upgrades! Join us as we trek from Tallahassee, FL to Troy, AL in wild wind and rain, test our new CURT sway bar, handle a soggy hose leak, and install EZ Snap window shades.

A major electrical mishap on the road! Join us as we leave Hodgenville, Kentucky for Indiana and accidentally fry our RV converter, refrigerators, and microwaves on bad power—navigating the electrical repair, replacing parts, and squeezing in family wedding fun along the way.

Propane leaks, heater tune-ups, and microwave repairs! Watch as our simple maintenance day turns into a full DIY repair session. Learn how we detected our propane leak, fixed multiple camper issues, and stayed safe while keeping our rig road-ready.

Getting our home-on-wheels back in working order! Come along as we finish converter and fridge fuse repairs after our electrical fail, organize our mooch-docking space, and lighten our travel load with a trip to our storage unit.

Essential winter prep meets hands-on RV repairs! Come along as we replace a leaking, dry-rotted roof skylight, sanitize our fresh water tank, analyze propane pricing, and prepare our camper with AirSkirts skirting before an impending Indiana freeze.

Real winter RV living meets an unexpected gear failure! Watch as we install AirSkirts to insulate our travel trailer, pivot after our air pump starts smoking right before an icy freeze, hack a shop vac fix, and wrap up our winter mooch-docking stay.

When everything unraveled on a routine travel day! Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes RV life update as we navigate sudden vehicle breakdowns, unexpected financial setbacks, and late-night travel drama, sharing how we stay grateful and adapt when plans completely fall apart.

A dangerous winter storm meets a sudden medical emergency! Trapped at the bottom of an icy hill with a broken car and a failing truck transmission, watch how we navigate an urgent trip to the ER when staying put was no longer an option.