About Us

Welcome to The Smart RVer Podcast—the show built for RV owners who want to travel with confidence, save money, and handle more of their maintenance and repairs without feeling overwhelmed.

At TheSmartRVer.com, we’re shifting our focus in a big way:
This podcast is now all about RV maintenance and DIY repairs.
Because the fastest way to kill the fun of RV life is a breakdown… and the fastest way to beat that fear is knowledge, tools, and a plan.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:Help DIY RVers keep their rigs reliable—so they can spend more time camping and less time stressing.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a full-timer, or somewhere in between, we help you understand your RV systems in a practical, step-by-step way—without the fluff and without the “you need a shop for that” attitude.

Who This Podcast Is For

If any of these sound like you, you’re in the right place:

• You want to learn RV maintenance without getting buried in technical jargon

• You’d rather fix it yourself (or at least understand it before paying someone)

• You want to prevent problems, not just react to them

• You like knowing which tools/parts matter—and which “upgrades” are just hype

• You want clear explanations that actually help you on the road

What We Cover

Each episode is designed to give you real-world, DIY-friendly help with topics like:

• Preventive maintenance schedules (seasonal and trip-ready checklists)

• Electrical basics (12V, 120V, batteries, converters, inverters)

• Plumbing systems (water pumps, leaks, winterizing, sanitation)

• Propane safety and troubleshooting

• Furnaces, water heaters, refrigerators, and A/C basics

• Slide-out care, seals, roof maintenance, and leak prevention

• Tools, parts, and smart upgrades that actually pay off

We’ll also bring in guests—techs, manufacturers, and experienced RVers—when it helps you get better answers faster.

Our Style: Practical, Clear, and Road-Tested

We believe you don’t need to be a master mechanic to keep an RV running well.

You just need:

1. the right information,

2. the right steps, and

3. the confidence to start.

That’s what we deliver—plain-English guidance you can use right now.

Why “Smart RVer”?

Because being a “smart” RVer doesn’t mean knowing everything.

It means knowing how to:

• troubleshoot calmly

• maintain consistently

• fix what you can

• and make smart decisions when you can’t

The goal is simple: enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle without the fear of breaking down.

Start Here

New to the show? Here are a few easy ways to jump in:

• Browse the latest episodes on maintenance and repairs

• Grab our printable checklists and quick-reference guides 

• Follow along with step-by-step how-tos (built for DIYers)

• Subscribe so you don’t miss seasonal prep episodes

Let’s Stay Connected

We love hearing what you’re working on, what broke, and what you want to learn next.

If you’ve got a question, a topic suggestion, or a “please help, I’m at the campground” moment—reach out through our Contact page.

Thanks for being here.
Let’s keep your RV running strong—and keep you on the road.

— The Smart RVer Podcast Team