Living full-time in an RV means spending many hours on the road as you explore the country. It's essential to stay awake and alert during these long drives to ensure the safety of yourself, your vehicle, and your home. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to pass the miles and make the time fly by. We'll explore some options we’ve used to keep our minds engaged and active while on the road.
SiriusXM Radio: Always Have the Perfect Station
There's nothing worse than scrolling through radio stations in the middle of nowhere, only to find music or news that doesn't suit your taste. Satellite radio, like SiriusXM, solves this problem by providing access to the stations you love, no matter where you are. With a wide range of music genres, news, sports, and special events, SiriusXM offers a subscription-based service with various plans and pricing options.
Audio Books: Immerse Yourself in Captivating Stories
Listening to audio books is an excellent way to make the most of your driving hours. With many books spanning just a few to many, many hours, you'll have no trouble staying engaged during your journey. One of the most renowned sources for audio books is Audible.com, offering thousands of titles across various genres. Audible provides subscription plans starting at $7.99 per month, making it an affordable option for avid readers on the go.
Podcasts: Explore Limitless Topics
Podcasts have exploded in popularity, and there's a podcast for virtually every topic you can imagine. Whether you're interested in true crime, politics, RV’ing, self-improvement, history, or comedy, subscribing to a podcast ensures a constant stream of engaging content. With the convenience of automatic downloads to your phone, you'll never run out of fascinating stories and discussions. While many podcasts are free, some have commercial sponsors, so expect occasional advertisements during your listening experience. Both iPhone and Android offer a variety of free and fee-based podcast apps to help you manage and enjoy your favorite programs.
Autio: Discover the Stories Behind Your Journey
For the past year, we've subscribed to an incredible service called Autio. This iPhone app serves as a location-based story guide, playing audio clips about interesting facts near your current location. Imagine driving from Kansas City to Minneapolis and learning captivating stories about the towns and their residents as you pass through. Autio offers an extensive collection of narrated tales, covering everything from the area's settlement history to notable people and events. While some information may seem sourced from Wikipedia, the diverse range of stories ensures you'll always find something fascinating to learn. A one-year subscription to Autio costs $35.99, with a 30-day option available for $29.99.
Say Goodbye to Boring Drives
Long drives no longer have to feel never-ending when you have engaging activities to keep your mind active and entertained. Whether you choose SiriusXM Radio for uninterrupted music and news, audio books for immersive storytelling, podcasts for endless topics, or Autio for location-based anecdotes, these options will transform your journeys into enjoyable adventures. Embrace the road ahead and make every drive a memorable experience.
We've had Sirius on Triahs car but found that there are places it doesnt work
Long drives in the mountainous country up here often would make it flake out for periods of time
So we rely on things like audio pairing to our phones or whats on the internal HD in the vehicle