Summary: There’s a new trend sweeping the RV industry: Downsizing. In involves trading in big Class A or Supersized Class C motorhomes for something smaller, most usually a Class B. Today we meet a couple who have done just that: Jim and Chris Guld, otherwise known as the <a href="https://geeksontour.com">Geeks on Tour</a> as they’ve traveled the country teaching about technology tools to RVers at major shows and rallies.<br> <br> The Geeks share with us the factors that led to their downsizing and how they are adjusting to traveling the country in a smaller RV…. Plus we have lots of listener questions and feedback, RV tips, RV news and much more…all coming up in episode 151 of The RV Podcast.<br> <br> Click the player below to Listen Now or scroll down through the show note details. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast.<br> <br> [spp-player]<br> <br> Show Notes for Episode #151 Aug. 2, 2017 of Roadtreking - The RV Podcast:<br> <br> WHAT MIKE AND JENNIFER ARE UP TO THIS WEEK [spp-timestamp time="2:08"]<br> <br> * Back from Grand Rapids and a fun day with Verizon showing traveling technology gadgets<br> * Waiting for grandchild #8 to be born<br> * Hoping to enjoy spectacular northern Michigan and the Great Lakes<br> * Catching the total eclipse on Aug. 21<br> * Planning our next trip to Georgia for a grandson’s football games, to the Emerald Coast of Florida once peak tourist time passes, to our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roadtrekings-blues-and-bbq-tickets-28864777326">Roadtreking Blues ‘and BBQ Gathering</a> near Tupelo, MS Sept. 14-18<br> * After that to Ashville, NC and the <a href="https://www.overlandexpo.com/east">Overland East Expo</a>, which is perhaps the world's most unique event for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts and their rugged, 4-wheel-drive vehicles, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Biltmore Estate<br> * And making lots of new videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/roadtrekingmike">YouTube RV Lifestyle Channel</a><br> <br> This portion of the Podcast is brought to you by <a href="http://campersinn.com/">Campers Inn</a>, the RVer’s trusted resource for over 50 years, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership with 16 locations and growing<br> <br> JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK [spp-timestamp time="10:18"]<br> <br> Maximizing space inside an RV is Job #1 for every RVer. No matter what size RV we have, we can all use more room. So we look for ways to make that happen, especially in the kitchen.<br> <br> Many of you are familiar with Mary Jane Curry. Mary Jane is our RV Recipes writer for the Roadtreking.com blog. You know her from the wonderful recipes she posts on the blog each week. Recently, I got a chance to visit her and husband, Jeff, in their RV and was most impressed by a way Mary Jane had extended the working space in her kitchen, or galley area.<br> <br> She uses dish mats!<br> <br> <br> <br> Want to learn more about these dish mats? We keep a master list of all the products, gadgets, apps and services that we mention on the podcast at <a href="http://kit.com/rvlifestyle">http://kit.com/rvlifestyle</a><br> <br> And be sure to send me your tips and suggestions for the RV lifestyle. You can use the “Leave Voicemail” link at Roadtreking.com. Just click it and then use the built-in microphone on your computer or mobile devise to record a message to me. You can do it over as many times as you want, until you are satisfied. And then you just click a button and it comes right to my email inbox.<br> <br> I love hearing from you!<br> <br> Jennifer's tip of the week is brought to you by <a href="http://radpowerbikes.com/">RadPower Bikes</a> ,an electric bike manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. Now with free shipping<br> <br>
