Full-Time RV Life With A Teen: Budgeting, Homeschooling, And Finding Hidden Gems On The Road Inspired Travels With Patti podcast

Full-Time RV Life with a Teen: Budgeting, Homeschooling, and Finding Hidden Gems on the Road

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I (Patti Hunt) sit down with full-time RVer’s Melodie & Kurt Clayton of RV Plus 3 to explore how life on the road reshaped their family’s priorities, education, and connection. From selling their home to traveling across 20 states with their teenage son, they share practical tips on memberships, budgeting, homeschooling, and discovering hidden gems most travelers miss. Whether you’re dreaming about hitting the road or already RV-curious, this candid conversation reveals what RV life is really like, the challenges, the freedom, and the unexpected beauty of living small while seeing big.

Key Points:

How Melodie & Kurt transitioned from a traditional home to full-time RV living
Budgeting, memberships, and programs that make RV travel affordable
Tips on fuel savings, campground choices, and planning vs. flexibility
Homeschooling on the road: how their son learns through experience
The emotional side of travel, loss, resilience, and finding community on the road
Favorite hidden gems across the U.S

Resources & Mentions & Links:

RV Plus Three – [Website | YouTube | Instagram]
Thousand Trails Membership Call or Text Sharon Lewis 804-366-0798 for membership information
Coast to Coast Campgrounds
Open Roads
Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling
Full-Time Families
Fireside RV Rentals
Dakota Post Mail Service
Time for Learning (homeschool program)
Escapees RV Club (Mail Service)

Thank you for listening, I would love to hear from you, please leave me a comment or question here on the podcast page or on my social media channels and share with others that want to adventure.

Connect with Me:

Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 804-366-0798

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards 10% discount code Inspired10

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card *VIP Access

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

Chapters

1. Welcome to Inspired Travels (00:00:00)

2. Meet Melody and Kurt from RV Plus Three (00:00:07)

3. Why RV Travel? Kurt's Journey (00:00:11)

4. Today's Episode Overview (00:00:39)

5. Patty Hunt's Travel Background (00:01:16)

6. Introducing Melody and Kurt's RV Lifestyle (00:02:08)

7. Traveling with a Teenager (00:02:23)

8. RV Travel Experiences and Tips (00:02:34)

9. Building the RV Life Podcast (00:04:02)

10. Financial Planning for Full-Time RV Living (00:05:02)

11. The Importance of Memberships (00:06:31)

12. Fuel Costs and Savings Programs (00:12:00)

13. Melody's Perspective on RV Living (00:13:49)

14. Downsizing and Preparing for RV Life (00:14:56)

15. Trip Planning and Flexibility (00:18:52)

16. Community and Campground Experiences (00:26:12)

17. Exploring the Fifth Wheel (00:27:42)

18. Why Choose Campgrounds? (00:28:20)

19. Full-Time Families and Full Hookups (00:29:13)

20. Boondocking Explained (00:33:31)

21. Types of RVs (00:35:10)

22. Homeschooling on the Road (00:38:51)

23. Hidden Gems and Travel Tips (00:44:07)

24. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:48:43)

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