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

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About Us

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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

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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

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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

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Roadschooling​

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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 

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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

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Updated 8/8/21