🎙️ Episode 13 – From Honeymoon to RV Help: Heath Padgett Talks Tech, Travel & Trusted Repairs

In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we sit down with special guest Heath Padgett, longtime RVer, entrepreneur, and founder of RV Help — the app connecting RVers with certified mobile technicians across the country. Heath is building a startup that’s reshaping RV repair, and shares his stories, laughs, and wisdom for life on the road.

Whether you’ve broken down in the middle of nowhere or you’re just tired of dealership waitlists, this episode is packed with real advice, crazy road stories, and the heart behind a game-changing RV tool.

🔧 In This Episode:

🧰 How RV Help is revolutionizing RV repairs:

• Connecting travelers with certified mobile RV techs

• What to expect when using RV Help (and how it works in the wild)

• Why technicians and RVers alike are jumping on board

😱 “Oh Boy” Moment of the Episode:

• A runaway CR-V on I-35 and the moment Heath thought, “This is it.”

🧠 Lessons from the road + what’s next for RV Help:

• How trust is built in the RV community

• What Heath wishes every RVer (and tech) knew

• Why the future of RV repair is mobile, simple, and personal

Whether you’re a new RVer, a seasoned traveler, or someone who’s ever Googled “RV tech near me,” this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and maybe a little less afraid of that check engine light.

🎧 Tune in now, subscribe, and check out RVHelp.com or https://www.instagram.com/getrvhelp/ for more.

About your hosts:

Danny and Melissa:

We are Danny, Melissa, Emma, Jake, and Sadie (our Australian Shepherd) and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable family memories. After Danny’s retirement from the Air Force and years of deployments, we’re embracing the open road in our Brinkley Z3110, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! Follow along as we document each adventure, from major league ballparks to breathtaking national parks and quirky roadside attractions.

Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4simplelives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4simplelives/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4simplelives/

Nomad Near Me: 4 Simple Lives

Jim and Amy:

We are Thevagabondzjimnamy,  and we are exploring the United States on a journey of discovery and unforgettable travel memories with our rescue pup Penny. As empty nesters, we are embracing the open road in our Brinkley G3250, visiting iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and everything in between! 

Links: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thevagabondzjimnamy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_vagabondz_jim_n_amy/ 

Nomad Near Me: The VagabondZ JimNAmy

Rob and Trish: We are Rob, Trish and Moxley (our 4 legged travel buddy) and we are exploring the United States living life to the fullest. After our youngest graduated we decided to embrace our new phase of life as empty nesters and headed out on the road for what was originally a 1 year plan, and now we are close to wrapping up year 4! We’re making memories while visiting so many amazing places, national parks, friends and family! Follow along as we share our adventures.

Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livinglikenomads

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglikenomads  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingLikeNomads 

Nomad Near Me: Living Like Nomads (Rob and Trish)

*This is for entertainment purposes only. We are not RV experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.