🚐 The RV Mistakes That Cost Thousands (and How to Avoid Them) with Cathy Conrad @cathy.conrad1

Thinking about buying an RV or going full-time? You NEED this episode in your life.

Kate sits down with RV consultant and podcast host Cathy Conrad, who turned years of research (and a background in construction management!) into a business helping aspiring RVers avoid expensive mistakes. From water damage horror stories to the dangers of buying based on emotion instead of facts, Cathy shares the tips she wishes more people knew before they hit the road.

If you’re dreaming about RV life but don’t know where to start—or you’re already living it and worried about protecting your investment—this episode is packed with smart, practical advice from someone who’s been there, researched that, and helps others every day.

Key takeaways: 

🔧 Buying an RV is not like buying a car

• Most people don’t realize RVs aren’t built by electricians or plumbers—so if you don’t inspect it (even brand new), you're rolling the dice.

📋 Avoid the #1 mistake: buying the wrong rig

• Buying a setup that doesn’t fit your travel style = wasted money, fast. Cathy breaks down how to get it right the first time.

🧯 Safety first, always

• From blowouts to fishtails, Cathy explains the towing safety tips most people learn too late (yes, trailer brakes are a thing).

📸 She's got receipts

• Cathy shares hilarious and cringey real-life stories from RV parks—and why she’s quietly snapping pics of what not to do.

🔗 Connect with Cathy Online:

• • Website, Podcast, Social Accounts can be found at https://linktr.ee/rvadvisors

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