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The HitchSickisodeHey Hitch listeners!
So both Janice & Dan are sick this week. We wanted to jump into your feed for just a second though to let you know that we will be back next week with our HITCH GIFT GUIDE for your road-trip gifting needs.
To that end, if you have specific stuff you'd like recommendations for, please drop us a line!
As always, we love to hear from you! Please contact us with your questions about road tripping and planning for new adventures!
email The Hitch at evangeline@thehitchpodcast.com
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2018-12-1002 min
The HitchBuying an AirstreamA few episodes back, Dan and Janice fielded questions about buying a trailer and a tow vehicle. One listener wanted some more information about specifically buying an Airstream, so they're back!
How did they decide on a model? How to find a dealer? What about online classifieds? Are there special loans? All this and more!
It's cold in Chicago this December, so let's all pretend we're off walking around RV lots and dreaming of spring.
Our previous two episodes on getting a trailer:
Getting Your Rig part 1
Getting Your...
2018-12-0320 min
The HitchStuck in the SnowWith winter hitting the US early, Dan and Janice talk about their worst winter road trip! Take a snowy trip down memory lane with The Hitch crew.
Sometimes things don't go quite according to plan, and when their car starts making weird sounds in the middle of a massive blizzard, Dan and Janice have to think quickly. The result? An unexpected lengthy stopover in rural Nebraska!
How to make the best of it when everything goes wrong: this week on The Hitch!
As always, we love to hear from you! Please contact us...
2018-11-2625 min
The HitchThe Handmade Teardrop Trailer (part two)This week Dan and Janice are joined once again by Matt Berger, author of The Handmade Teardrop Trailer which is OUT NOW and is amazing.
Last week, they learned about Matt's motivations and some of the history of the teardrop trailer itself. This week, they're going into the garage and learning how Matt put this thing together piece by piece.
What was hard? What was easy? Matt did it all and is here to tell Dan and Janice more about it.
Pick up Matt's book now!
We love to hear from...
2018-11-1919 min
The HitchThe Handmade Teardrop Trailer (part one)Janice and Dan have stored Evangeline for the winter, so they thought they'd do something new: Talk to someone else about their love of trailers and camping!
Today (and next week) they talk with Matt Berger, the author of the incredible new book (OUT THIS WEEK) The Handmade Teardrop Trailer.
You read that right: Matt made his own trailer. What?? Exactly.
Janice and Dan had so many questions that they broke the interview into two parts. This week they talk about his love of making and of camping, why he started started this...
2018-11-1215 min
The HitchChoosing a CampgroundAre you thinking about hitting the road, but aren't sure how to find a campground that's right for you?
This week Janice and Dan answer questions about what to look for in a campground, the different types, and how to make the decision that's going to make the best camping experience possible for you and your family. Plus, they talk about some of their favorite spots both on big trips and small.
From National Parks to Jellystone Park, join Janice and Dan for a look at what's out there and why it's right for you.
2018-11-0535 min
The HitchAnxious DrivingJanice and Dan answer YOUR questions about anxious driving. They share their best tips for reducing anxiety while on the road, as well as strategies for motivating to take those drives in spite of fear and doubt!
Buckle up, check your rearview, side mirrors, and backup camera, and let's do this!
Thanks so much to our listeners who have written in. We love to hear from you!
Please contact us with your questions about road tripping and planning for new adventures!
email The Hitch at evangeline@thehitchpodcast.com
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2018-10-2928 min
The HitchThe Cold Never Bothered Me AnywayCome along, with Dan, Janice, and family as they take Evangeline out for one last camping trip of the season!
Told over the course of four days on the road, join them inside the trailer as they head up to Madison, Wisconsin, where the weather is literally freezing and there is a football game they didn't know about that brings a lot of cold weather campers to their campground. Wander the streets of Madison with them, looking for adventure, and then retreat back to Evangeline, where thankfully, the heater is cranking.
Will it snow? Will...
2018-10-2244 min
The HitchGetting Your Rig (part two)Have you ever wondered what the differences are between Class A, Class B, and Class C RVs?
Are you having trouble deciding where to start looking for a new trailer or motorhome?
Have you considered going to an RV show for fun? No, really.
In this episode of The Hitch, Janice and Dan discuss all of these things, as well as some of their favorite trailers and motorhomes they have run across while looking. Remember, it's always free and fun to look and it's never too early to start! So grab your notebook...
2018-10-1540 min
The HitchGetting Your Rig (part one)How did Dan and Janice get their trailer--what was their decision making process like and how did it all go? And, more importantly, how can YOU get your rig together so you can hit the road?
On this episode of The Hitch, Dan and Janice answer YOUR questions about their setup and how to get started making a trailer & tow vehicle purchase.
Looking for (and buying) a trailer is a big task so today's episode is the first of a two-parter! Tune in next week to hear more about trailer types, things they've looked at...
2018-10-0831 min
The HitchTraveling With KidsJanice and Dan are so excited because people wrote to them and they have questions to answer!
In this episode, they answer questions about traveling with kids: When should you leave? What should you bring? How do you handle the screaming? What about privacy?
Listen and find out what they think are the best tips for surviving and thriving with kids on the road.
Please contact us with your questions about road tripping and planning for new adventures!
email The Hitch at evangeline@thehitchpodcast.com
DM via Instragram: @tincanevangeline
2018-10-0121 min
The HitchRefueledThey're back! Join Janice and Dan back inside Evangeline. No, they're not back on the road, just dropping off some bedding after a month away from the trailer but they're here to catch you up on how they've been and also to give you BIG NEWS on the future of The Hitch! Because after a month away, they're ready to hitch back up.
That's right: Janice and Dan may be off the road (for now), but they're back to give thoughts, stories, and advice to get YOU moving on your own adventures.
So get in...
2018-09-2411 min