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Q&A List

Below is a list of questions we often get related to all things living our unordinary lifestyle. If you don't see your question here - please feel free to email us at noordinarypath@gmail.com. We want to help you on your journey! We'll get back to you when we can and perhaps add it to our list as we will updating often.
No Ordinary Path Video FAQ Index
About Us
Short and sweet, who are we? https://youtu.be/gglaLxkuKeM
What’s our story? https://youtu.be/faKU_IeZ5A4
What do our kids think about Full Time RVing initially? https://youtu.be/PdTpPlJ6YKk
How did we come up with our name? https://youtu.be/sRCqlxoSKAM
What do we film with? https://youtu.be/-HmGpxj-B7I
How can you support us? https://youtu.be/fE3mQ5ImEko
Our thoughts on chasing dreams https://youtu.be/K7kcWn5idwg
Travel Nursing
Getting Started
Things you should know first - https://youtu.be/GhKik3_dHW8
How did you get started? https://youtu.be/S-e26aXtwLQ
What should I expect when onboarding? https://youtu.be/10Z_idPaAe8
What advice would you give a nursing student? https://youtu.be/x1wZiwuD2l0
What kind of travel Healthcare jobs are there? https://youtu.be/xRKbH3TeytY
Expectations of a travel nurse? - https://youtu.be/mmkuh-g4TyY
Agencies
How to find a great Recruiter - https://youtu.be/FFi9mw1MtSA
What is Atlas Medstaff like? https://youtu.be/M0fOU37eRgU
Why work for Atlas? https://youtu.be/rxKXlYkR4vc
How does the Recruiter side work? https://youtu.be/WXk74hmUS5o
Securing Contracts
How can I tell if I have a good contract? https://youtu.be/PH4ac-F1pwQ
How do I avoid sketchy assignments? https://youtu.be/aZcpJZ5cOyk
Pros and Cons of revisiting same assignment - https://youtu.be/JVo6u2RkZCs
How to revisit a contract without job posted? https://youtu.be/iIVnceRLsVI
What if I back out of a contract? https://youtu.be/A2w5mjHC_fU
Can I take my family to Hawaii? https://youtu.be/UfH2uAG13rc
Pay/Benefits
Should I chase crisis pay? https://youtu.be/H0MaWLngVxE
How do I budget between contracts? https://youtu.be/gglaLxkuKeM
What do I do for health Insurance? https://youtu.be/8eGRjWQWRvs
Adventure Stipend with Atlas?! https://youtu.be/3rwmdAUs86U
Logistics
Can my family “tag-along”? https://youtu.be/wfYNTTLSWYY
Will I save a bunch of money RVing? https://youtu.be/3MecAMndBIE
Can I stray from the Compact? https://youtu.be/0F_6t1nc4Vw
How do I settle into a new assignment? https://youtu.be/yWLYu3b_qho
Should I RV or Airbnb? https://youtu.be/zWCxTfmSz5w
Is it hard to get out of travel nursing? https://youtu.be/AWhrtRhc6go
How do I get mail on the road? https://youtu.be/qvWBl0VDm7I
Hospital Reviews
St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City https://youtu.be/4SVmeAAShcw
Sinai Hospital, Baltimore https://youtu.be/WusL-YRGz20
Banner Health, Phoneix https://youtu.be/DE2H1g38sng
Renown, Reno https://youtu.be/BGgiJLkngdk
Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup WA https://youtu.be/s_7O4ZzNF8c
MU Health, Columbia, MO https://youtu.be/7zhbCqNoxU0
Banner Review Part 2 (Revisited) - https://youtu.be/d5uVw7QaFbs
Mission Hospital, Asheville NC - https://youtu.be/IGeMv2q3Lp0
TriStar Centennial, Nashville TN - https://youtu.be/4FJJgyqCoWs
General RV Related
Tours
Our Original tour https://youtu.be/Ar8AWg9P7wc
Updated Tour (after a year) - https://youtu.be/CN2Gom7lhUQ
Have you toured any other RVs? https://youtu.be/yuGZMzXYKfE
Purchasing
What RV should I choose? https://youtu.be/6RnwOsZ5EY0
Advice on buying an RV? https://youtu.be/J3SbE3y8W-I
What RV gadgets should I get? https://youtu.be/fhDBLmMAh1w
Are RV extended warranties worth it? https://youtu.be/uiT2MPHXcis
What does “Extended Season” mean? https://youtu.be/VDVDiyYxfk0
What do I NOT need (RV Gimmicks) - https://youtu.be/NZg4GVGk0MI
Organization
RV hacks that last - https://youtu.be/jSHOR2O1qmc
RV Hacks that don't last - https://youtu.be/cjQeO0COKTs
What are some modifications? https://youtu.be/awYWuDevKtE
What are some RV Hacks? https://youtu.be/Ar8AWg9P7wc
How do you find space for groceries? https://youtu.be/5l8t2H6gq5g
What don’t you use anymore? https://youtu.be/lddHTasvJwc
What tools should I bring? https://youtu.be/PvTapeRbFsY
RV Storage Solutions https://youtu.be/0LLCLkMVBFI
How - Tos
Can I go up in amps (30 to 50)? https://youtu.be/CCl98SEabNo
I want to paint my cabinets - https://youtu.be/_Vg5IzbDyJA
How do I prepare for a cold snap? https://youtu.be/7mu1PaunO-A
How do I RV in the winter? https://youtu.be/VDVDiyYxfk0
More winter RV Solutions https://youtu.be/qoQsSu51G4Y
How to stay away from RV Parks - https://youtu.be/PxOqQzb4HXE
How do I deal with Pests? https://youtu.be/XU0g4Pu-9C0
How can I moochdock without hookups? https://youtu.be/Ts6CSjV83Y8
How do I manage my tanks? https://youtu.be/TDHqP7rBroc
How to cut stress with Apps https://youtu.be/rm7JUsVp_t8
Towing
Can I tow with a half-ton? https://youtu.be/TstfwpmOiL8
Is my hitch still good? https://youtu.be/d2qla4ma-FI
What do you tow with? (upgrade from F150) https://youtu.be/kEmwxpYxpZs
Problems with the 6.4L Powerstrock F350 - https://youtu.be/YZL-rnPo7s8
Lessons in Truck Buying - https://youtu.be/3a_y7d9ZeeY
You’re on your 4th truck in one year?! https://youtu.be/ECU1nTYpGQw
Traveling with an RV
What are some tips for long hauls? https://youtu.be/TPRy7xYgpIw
What are some road trip savings tips? https://youtu.be/YfthsAe4LJE
What about severe weather while in route? https://youtu.be/TdTl0mQBO5E
What are some tips for short trips? https://youtu.be/uaaTitgqRp0
RV Cooking
How do you store food in your RV? https://youtu.be/5l8t2H6gq5g
How do I use my Instant Pot in my RV? https://youtu.be/10euU1M155k
How do I use my RV propane oven? https://youtu.be/RC-HcS2EaP4
Does my RV oven have a broiler? https://youtu.be/RC-HcS2EaP4
Can I cook a turkey in my RV Propane oven? https://youtu.be/PkU5TWW6wvQ
What will fit in my RV Oven? https://youtu.be/2Z0PoGxa2Oc
How to bake perfect cookies in my RV Oven https://youtu.be/dPf8mW2SBvA
How can I survive without a coffee maker? https://youtu.be/tESVPVJ8Wkc
RV Maintenance & Upgrades
Do I need a new suspension? https://youtu.be/WlqBgFgF4YM
How much does a new suspension cost? https://youtu.be/OtP3ukh3oow
How can I stabilize my RV better? https://youtu.be/l8arsBz4tmg
Some Pricey items totally worth it - https://youtu.be/sXhO4E8oxJw
What's the best RV lock? https://youtu.be/wmtf5TSu_LA
Are your RV Tires Safe? https://youtu.be/jsKjVClZvtk
How do you maintain a non-walkable roof? https://youtu.be/JVo6u2RkZCs
Installing Haloview rear view back up camera - https://youtu.be/R-PWmpJwr3E
How to solve the Keystone Venting issue - https://youtu.be/6PPalUsTVXI
Wear and Tear after 1 year - https://youtu.be/tMMwbxrafY8
Do you like the Fantastic Fan? https://youtu.be/6PPalUsTVXI
Painting cabinets white - https://youtu.be/_Vg5IzbDyJA
Do you have tips on renovating? https://youtu.be/aSs4ACaRtA4
How do I keep my cap from leaking? https://youtu.be/JVo6u2RkZCs
RV Full Time Living
Getting Started
Things to consider before you decide - https://youtu.be/XmNC4IVcyG0
What do you wish you knew first? https://youtu.be/K3bYSqpTKEE
How do I get rid of all that stuff? https://youtu.be/tezbCTiVirI
(See also General RV Related: Purchasing)
Tiny Living Logistics
RV living Q&A after 2.5 years - https://youtu.be/I3yp2cvzafc
What is RVing full time like? https://youtu.be/mIeF2EXQhVc
What's the best way to get mail? https://youtu.be/qvWBl0VDm7I
How do I handle laundry? https://youtu.be/zdKmeLXxbts
Are RV Showers that bad? https://youtu.be/g1ptG7c5W0M
Is life just one long vacation? https://youtu.be/3MecAMndBIE
This will make everything simpler right? https://youtu.be/3MecAMndBIE
How do I survive without internet? https://youtu.be/ecHUtq6CmXY
Can I bring my big dog? https://youtu.be/O7NOBnaV-us
How do my groceries fit? https://youtu.be/2G0Rg9SFm1E
What kinds of gifts are good for tiny living? https://youtu.be/fCHbKgAImvo
Budgeting
Will I save a bunch of money? https://youtu.be/3MecAMndBIE
Are Monthly stays worth it? https://youtu.be/FgM2j4OvTe0
How much does it cost a family of 5? https://youtu.be/mqyuMmS7aCs
How do I handle Health Care? https://youtu.be/8eGRjWQWRvs
Are RV Living Costs Rising? https://youtu.be/VbHTvwddEx8
Community
Which RV Club should I join? https://youtu.be/ZUsGz2bP2-c
Will I be lonely on the road? https://youtu.be/3MecAMndBIE
What about Gym Memberships? https://youtu.be/DyKtmcx5IQo
What if my kids struggle? https://youtu.be/i5U3s_QKL8s
How do I make friends on the road? https://youtu.be/yN43M00qkVE
Concerns
Do you ever crave ordinary? https://youtu.be/Jzy5tlRiEOU
Is RVing bad for mental health? https://youtu.be/dYew1uac51k
How do I have a “bedroom” life? https://youtu.be/ShJQC2QjKrw
Do you have a video with a list of questions? https://youtu.be/ShJQC2QjKrw
How do I keep my family safe? https://youtu.be/wtVcujJyHfU
What if people don’t get our lifestyle? https://youtu.be/MiEpHm8NQeI
What are some side effects of Full Timing? https://youtu.be/SuGtluuLAjQ
Is it hard to make an exit plan? https://youtu.be/AWhrtRhc6go
What are some reasons people quit? https://youtu.be/cFWe0a-ZroI
What is full time fatigue? https://youtu.be/cFWe0a-ZroI
Staying Positive
Don't buy into the lie! https://youtu.be/qM4s3uTwLDM
How can I overcome my fears? https://youtu.be/9XI1PWx7HTo
How to turn problems to opportunities https://youtu.be/O1Ok2Ep8upI
What's an opportunity snowball? https://youtu.be/Zjl7RjAq0Lk
How can I push through excuses? https://youtu.be/i0-MqbgwzPE
How do I ease covid blues? https://youtu.be/we6tIk066uA
How to overcome major setbacks - https://youtu.be/WSLp2TXzqtM
What’s an RV Angel? https://youtu.be/W33VesErFTE
How do I handle depression on the road? https://youtu.be/anB3L3htpDo
How do I deal with loneliness? https://youtu.be/ecHUtq6CmXY
How can I help my kids if they struggle? https://youtu.be/i5U3s_QKL8s
Boondocking
Finding Sites
What is your exact process to finding spots? https://youtu.be/qbl4maAbFNk
How do I set up my boondock site? https://youtu.be/eqcS0N8frvY
How to dry camp on the fly? https://youtu.be/iJoKrY1Hfe8
How to RV WITHOUT Rv parks https://youtu.be/PxOqQzb4HXE
Gear
What is a Shwagon? https://youtu.be/b3XUt7qQS4g
I’m a newbie Boondocker - what do I need? https://youtu.be/b3XUt7qQS4g
Logistics
Is boondocking worth it? https://youtu.be/MrtsGeYABJU
Can you boondock in the winter? https://youtu.be/O3Jh38H3bHM
Can you let out grey water?? https://youtu.be/8vTYKTOo0_A
Where do you shower? https://youtu.be/DyKtmcx5IQo
Using a Macerator to moochdock - https://youtu.be/Ts6CSjV83Y8
Can I Boondock for 100 days straight? https://youtu.be/qM4s3uTwLDM
Roadschooling
Getting Started
What’s it like going from public to road school? https://youtu.be/NVZxQfw6GyM
How did you start homeschooling? https://youtu.be/0WMne32o32o
Some encouragement for new homeschoolers - https://youtu.be/9QVu4X9xFcQ
How do you keep your sanity? https://youtu.be/JqPF54-gklY
How to deal with tantrums? https://youtu.be/7-XyV7BHj_0
Our curriculum - Easy Peasy & Time4Learning
Year 1 Easy Peasy All in One Homeschool - https://youtu.be/NVZxQfw6GyM
Year 2 Easy Peasy/Unschool Plan https://youtu.be/WQyqaQxoMVE
Year 3 Changing it up again (Still EP) - https://youtu.be/9QVu4X9xFcQ
Year 4 Something New (Time4Learning) - https://youtu.be/IUEagwBpfJ0
Other Ideas
What are some ideas for rainy days? https://youtu.be/eU2dRuin1Gg
Extra badges with the Junior Ranger Program https://youtu.be/J2AB5noHX4k
Exploring your city activity - https://youtu.be/f-oFG6fuXvI
Do you have a rewards system? https://youtu.be/jK0jE8gYFek
What are some ideas for service projects? https://youtu.be/n-r1iBfbdMQ
Forest School Ideas in NC - https://youtu.be/pjnycuJYTY8
Adventuring with a Family:
How can you rock climb with kids? https://youtu.be/4J9NmTclciA
How do I Geocache? https://youtu.be/yvz5ENtKTEM
Can I pull a 4 yr old on single track? https://youtu.be/fIA_1jrwscU
What are the best adventure apps? https://youtu.be/qbL5hpypQDE
How can I motivate my kids to hike? https://youtu.be/7iu9okbfW4g
Updated 8/8/21