On episode 313 of the StressLess Camping RV Podcast - some of our best boondocking hacks and facts and ways you can stay out longer and have a better time doing so. We’ve got boondocking tips and observations. We also have a new must-get gadget, and we take you to a place where you’ll want to bring lots of quarters. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode as well as discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at stressless...
Jun 26, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 313
On episode 312 of the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share some places we have boondocked, or mooch docked, at railroad museums, airfields and more to enhance an already great visit. Museum mooching? Tony railroaded Peggy into recording this podcast. He has a one-track mind. We didn’t get our signals crossed. And we share an article we found about the history of camping. You can find this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode at our home on the web ...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 312
Andrew Angel from Camco shares some new and innovative Camco products. We visit four states at one time, and a tip to keep your fresh water — fresh. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0311 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 311
How do you find a great technician? What about an RV inspector? This week we talk to serial entrepreneur Heath Padgett who has come up with a simple and easy way to find vetted RV techs no matter where you are. There’s also a lot of cool things we talk about - RV refrigerators. We’ve done a study of how much solar it takes to run your RV fridge. But we’ve also got a fridge that’ll fit in the back seat of your car for those road sodas - or Costco runs! You can find this weeks podcast, the show no...
Jun 05, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 310
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, Peggy got a better understanding of RV power with Scott and Ben from ABC Upfitters. We reveal big plans for 2026. Where in the Goofy USA did we visit? Find out here. And if it’s time for your morning or afternoon coffee, you’ll want to check our Gadget Report on the AeroPress. Tony shares another impressive overloading RV, and we have a hitch tip to support this season of safe and StressLess Camping. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 309
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we head to Overland Expo West. This is the first time we’ve attended this event and - wow. There are hundreds of vendors with all sorts of gear, rigs and gadgets for those who want to travel to faraway places. We also review one of the RVs we saw there and, of course, share a gadget we had to have. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0308 The Stres...
May 22, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 308
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we set the record straight on some myths and misinformation we see out there on social media and in the real world. We have a gadget that is very handy - and could be yours! And we bring back a recipe that we use before every road trip. Then we visit a Goofy USA destination in Arizona - The Thing You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0307 The StressL...
May 15, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 307
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share the modifications we made on each of our Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailers, to make them more usable for our style of camping and traveling. Will modifications affect the value of your RV and what hacks are our favorite - and what did we goof up? You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0306 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcas...
May 08, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 306
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we’re going to New England with two guys who are the spokespeople for RVing in New England, Bob Zagami and John DiPietro. We’ve got some insider RVing tips on places to stay, eat and see. Then we speak with author Dawn Barclay who has researched places where crime has happened in New England in her book Vacations can be Murder ! Don’t worry, you’ll still want to go whether it’s for the lobster rolls or the macabre. You can find this week’s podcast ...
May 01, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 305
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we welcome Amanda Benson from Dusty Trail RV, who offers tips on safety, as well as DIY repair and maintenance of your RV. Yes, you can conquer your own RV repairs! We visit a Goofy USA location - Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0304...
Apr 24, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 304
Are you RV shopping? Not all RVs are built the same! We don’t like to read, or hear, that all RVs are poorly built, especially since 2020. And what about tariffs? Could this be the perfect time to buy a new RV or should you wait? This week on the stressless camping podcast we have some quality comparisons that you should do, to help you decide which RV bands are right for you. We visit a goofy destination, and revisit a gadget that’s good for the RV or home. We have this week’s podcast along wit...
Apr 17, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 303
What do you do if the weather gets scary? Many RVers were caught in the significant storms throughout the midwest, including us, so this week we’ve got some tips for staying safe while RVing when the weather gets angry. While we’re avoiding these storms, our guest Emily looks for storms and the weather we run from - she’s fascinating! Plus we visit the mother of all punsters at the Hillbilly Gardens where they have a toilet Stonehenge, a lawn mower version of the Cadillac ranch and so much more....
Apr 10, 2025•52 min•Season 6Ep. 302
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we we share lessons we have learned while helping others gain confidence and learn to be Stressless Campers. If it’s time to dewinterzie your RV we have some tips, and we share how we’ve been choosing stops on this leg of our journey. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0301 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, ti...
Apr 03, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 301
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we are celebrating episode 300! How did we get here? How have we been consistent for 300 weeks in a row? That’s nearly six years! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0300 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping...
Mar 27, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 300
We’ve got gadgets, we’ve got news and more and, this week on episode 299 of the StressLess Camping RV podcast, we’ve got updates on the nation’s largest RV club, a way to save money on Internet for RVers and even a safety hack that could brighten your day. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0299 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help ever...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 299
Have you ever boon-barreled? Or cracker-docked? This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we take you on our journey from New Mexico to Georgia for the FRVA convention. We share the new overnighting experiences that we tried out. And we share some apps that help us find those unique places. And we did it with zero advanced plans! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0298 The StressLess Camp...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 298
What’s the status of RV repair today? What’s being done to certify more technicians and is there an opportunity for owners to learn more about their RVs? This week we speak with Curtis Hemmeler from the RV Technical Institute about opportunity, repairs and the status of the RV service. Tony also shares a campground that’s really different and we also have a recipe with a double twist! Of course we have our RV review of something that might be better than an Airstream. We have this week’s podcast...
Mar 06, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 297
How do you keep your home safe while you’re out on the road? To help answer this excellent question posed by Ron & Wendy we welcome back Michael, who has worked with the police and private security companies. Michael watches over our house while we are gone. He and Tony offer some tips to keep your house safe when you are away stressless camping. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0296 The ...
Feb 27, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 296
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we visit with Natalie and Brian from Basecamp Bluesky, who share their road trip on Highway 89. This was called America’s First Good Road and it’s beautiful - Natalie and Brian have some great tips and videos. We also have a cute couples’ camper you might like in our weekly RV review. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0295 The StressLess Camping ...
Feb 20, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 295
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we welcome back our friends Scott and Alicia from The Route of it All, who tell us about a service to receive notifications when a campsite YOU want becomes available. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0294 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess C...
Feb 13, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 294
We learn about a new tool for finding hidden boondocking gems and dump stations with our friend Mark Koep from Campground Views. Find new places to boondock including some destination discoveries and hidden gems. Mark also shares a unique place near Moab. We also have a great set of kitchen pans that may last longer than your camper. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0293 The StressLess Campin...
Feb 06, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 293
We’re coming to you from our meetup in Quartzsite where our friends in camp share their own camping origin stories - and we share ours! Join us this week on the podcast as we hear what inspires our fellow StressLess Campers to enjoy the journey. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0292 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and ...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 292
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share with you some of the gadgets and work-camp opportunities that Tony saw while wandering around the Quartzsite Sports Vacation and RV Show You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0291 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping...
Jan 23, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 291
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we take a tour of our new Rockwood Mini Lite 2506FK. See how we organized our home away from home and made it just right for our travel and work style. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0290 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping...
Jan 16, 2025•36 min•Season 6Ep. 290
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we look back over 2024 and share a bit of each episode. Perhaps it will spark an interest in revisiting an episode, or, if you are new to the podcast, you’ll learn about an episode you’d like to hear. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this year of episodes, along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at stresslesscamping dot com. Don’t forget to like and share and thank y...
Jan 09, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 289
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we look back over 2024 and share a bit of each episode. Perhaps it will spark an interest in revisiting an episode, or, if you are new to the podcast, you’ll learn about an episode you’d like to hear. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this year of episodes, along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at stresslesscamping dot com. Don’t forget to like and share and thank y...
Jan 02, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 288
A Christmas Poem - our wishes for Christmas 2024
Dec 25, 2024•3 min•Season 6Ep. 287
This week we go through our RV tool box to share the things that have been helpful to us on our StressLess Camping adventure. We show you the tools and gadgets and sprays that we always carry with us. Is there something we have that you might want - or do you have something we’ve missed? Join us this week at StressLess Camping. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0286 The StressLess Camping podc...
Dec 19, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 286
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we look into RV pet monitors for your RV with our friend Patty. Patty’s found a great way to remotely keep track of the temperatures in your RV without a monthly subscription. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0285 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some Stres...
Dec 12, 2024•55 min•Season 6Ep. 285
If you’re an RVer do you have a bicycle or an e-bike? Today we’re going to look at several electric bicycles to help you make a decision. Are e-bikes safe? What’s the difference between one and the other and what should you be looking for if you’re an RVer? We have those answers and more here. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0284 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with inf...
Dec 05, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 284