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Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131

Handling Mechanical Problems On The Road

Handling mechanical problems on the road is a challenge for anyone. Especially nomads. Details in Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131.

Firstly this isn’t my first rodeo.

Bigger Problems

Above all I have been traveling for about ten years in my current rig.

So I have had a few problems to deal with.

However as a full time nomad it’s a bigger problem.

This Is My House

Not to mention the fact that the rig is also my house.

This is important to make clear when the mechanic says, when do you want to pick it up?

Freak Out Quickly

In addition when it happens don’t freak out.

Feel It And Move On

Although emotions are not always easy to overcome in an emergency you have to feel it and move to problem solving.

Padre Island

Accordingly I was on my way to Padre Island National Seashore.

To explain I I was having a great day thinking about where I was going to camp.

Volt Meter

All of a sudden I looked down at Mobile Podcast Command’s volt meter.

To begin with the meter was reading lower than what it should have.

And it was sinking.

Happened Before

Because this had happened before I knew what to do.

I had to find somewhere to address the problem without delay.

Firstly I found an auto repair shop within a mile.

In this situation it’s important to realize you have to take what you get.

Lucked Out

Secondly I lucked into finding a great bunch of guys to help.

Most importantly I tell that story in Handling-Mechanical-Problems-On-Road-Bob Davis Podcast 1131.

Alternator

In the long run I learned I needed two alternators.

All things considered another lesson.

Money

It’s going to cost you money and you have to be prepared for that.

Opportunity For The Sublime

However this was also an occasion to stop and realize there are always opportunities for sublime experiences.

In brief an opportunity to earn how other people work and what they do.

Life On The Road

As well as having an experience you didn’t plan on.

That’s life on the road.

And I suppose life in general.

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Ohio-Pennsyvania-Upstate-New-York-Bob Davis Podcast 1109

Ohio-Pennsyvania-Upstate-New-York-Bob Davis Podcast 1109

Ohio Pennsylvannia Upstate New York

Firstly I made it across Ohio and Pennsylvania to New York State faster than I thought on back roads. Secondly a mechanical triggers a great experience in one of America’s oldest industrial towns. Details in Ohio-Pennsyvania-Upstate-New-York-Bob Davis Podcast 1109.

Back Roads Are Not Slow

Above all anyone who tells you back roads are slow should note the time and distance in for this nomad.

See America

Of course the fact that you get to really see America is another point.

For example I was rolling across the country until a mechanical problem brought me to Jamestown New York.

Jamestown New York

Instead of freaking out I went to more than one mechanic in Jamestown until we figured the problem out.

Certainly that’s a great argument for working a problem until you have a solution.

People

But I also got to know some great people.

History

And learned a little history too.

All the info is in Ohio-Pennsyvania-Upstate-New-York-Bob Davis Podcast 1109.

Avoiding Major Cities

The most compelling evidence for back roads travel though is being able to snake through the green fields and hills of rural America all the way east.

Equally important I think is also being able to avoid all major cities.

Campulance Man

Notwithstanding a quick visit to rural Rochester New York to pick up my power station from the Campulance Man. Check out his videos on YouTube here.

Best Trips

Without a doubt this has been one of the best trips I’ve taken.

Simplicity

Surprisingly the reason is simplicity itself.

Avoid Friends and Family

That is to say I have learned over the years to avoid detours to visit friends and family.

By all means I love my friends and family.

Complications Complicate

One the other hand when you complicate things on the road it can get really complicated very quickly.

Alone Time

As much as I like being with people I also am comfortable with alone time.

Accordingly there’s a lot of alone time threading the back roads.

Adirondacks

At the present time I am making my way through New York’s Adirondacks…

And it is incredible.

All in all plenty of time to think and enjoy the moment.

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Nomad-Life-Pleasure-Pain-Bob Davis Podcast 966

Nomad-Life-Pleasure-Pain-Bob Davis Podcast 966

Pleasure and Pain In Nomad Life

First there’s pleasure and pain in nomad life. It’s not all joy, all the time. Learn more in Nomad-Life-Pleasure-Pain-Bob Davis Podcast 966.

Summer in November

Second we’re live in Virginia on a perfect summer like morning.

Living Life On The Road

So it’s time for an easy talker in a continuing report on living life on the road.

Best. Idea. Ever.

Certainly I am still sure getting rid of everything I owned and hitting the road is still the best idea I’ve ever had. For me!

Pure Bliss

Above all those moments considering my new found freedom are pure bliss.

And Some Pain

On the other hand making silly mistakes can end in a lot of pain.

What’s The Mission On The Road

These days I find myself thinking more deeply about the actual reason for my decision to hit the road.

Experienced Traveler

Most importantly I felt called in some way to do this. Certainly I’ve traveled a lot in the last few years. Sometimes for months at a time.

Life On The Road

So I am no stranger to life on the road.

Home?

On the other hand I always ‘had’ to come ‘home’.

Home Is Here. Now.

Now home is where I happen to be on any given day.

Freedom?

Many people i talk to yearn for that kind of freedom.

Reason For the Adventure

However for me, there has to be a reason for this adventure. Find out why I say this in Nomad-Life-Pleasure-Pain-Bob Davis Podcast 966.

What’s The Mission?

To sum up, this is an adventure. This is a mission. I’m just not quite sure what it is right now.

Finding It Together

In conclusion I guess I’d say we’ll find it together. In a sense that’s what these podcasts are all about…and that’s my pleasure!

Not to mention enjoying an endless summer this winter.

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