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StressLess Camping RV podcast

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthelwww.stresslesscamping.com
Get the most out of your RV while saving money and enjoying StressLess Camping with our weekly RV and travel podcast. You’ll get tips, tricks and fun and unusual destinations plus information from RV industry insiders Peggy and Tony Barthel. We’ve also got our weekly RV review and more.
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Episodes

Podcast 283 - Campground treats with friends at camp

We hear from some wonderful friends who weigh-in on a great virtual potluck around the campfire. Grace, Jacqueline, Lesa and Janine all have some tasty treats you can make on your next camping adventure from healthy to sinful. We’ve even got breakfast covered plus some great sides. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0283 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, ti...

Nov 28, 202436 minSeason 6Ep. 283

Podcast 282 - Seasonal RV savings and holiday hints with Camco

We speak with Noah from Camco about some ideas for holiday gifts that can be a big deal at this time of year. From simple to sensational Camco’s got some great tips for fun and functional finds. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0282 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping....

Nov 21, 202455 minSeason 6Ep. 282

Podcast 281 - Planning an epic RV gathering with the Border Hookups

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we get to speak with Dave and Jacqueline Hudson of the Border Hookups. Dave and Jacqueline are a musical duo who travel in their RV full time, entertaining people all over the country with their talents. They also recently hosted the inaugural Romp it Up music festival and campout. Dave and Jacqueline tell us about the fun - and fear - of organizing their first RV-based musical event. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or where...

Nov 14, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 281

RV winterizing tips for StressLess Camping

We speak about winterizing your RV with Adam Douglas who is our go-to guy for winterizing tips. Should you use compressed air or RV antifreeze for winterization? The full episode and show notes can be found here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0280

Nov 07, 202437 minSeason 6Ep. 280

Creepy campgrounds and haunted destinations - RV podcast episode 279

This year’s sixth annual Halloween podcast episode where we share haunted haunts and creepy campgrounds. From ghosts to Bigfoot, spirits and scary sounds these spine-chilling tales might have you packing up camp and running for home…or they might be just the places you’ll want to haunt soon. Even some of our audience shared some of their own creepy tales. You can find the full episode, a video and links to previous haunted podcasts at our home on the web here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/p...

Oct 31, 202413 minSeason 6Ep. 279

RV Wheel Safety with Rich from Air Gear

Have you had the wheel fall off your RV? This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we speak with Rich Luhr, co-editor of Airstream Life magazine and co-owner of Air Gear dot store. Rich helps us avoid this potential disaster that is not as uncommon as you might think. Yikes! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0278 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tip...

Oct 24, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 278

Don’t kill your RV - maintenance checklists make for StressLess Camping

Are you killing your RV? This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we offer tips for routine RV maintenance so you can avoid killing your RV. Checklists make for stressless camping! We share our experience about a Kansas City BBQ we tried out. Details, the video and more can be found at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0276 We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home o...

Oct 17, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 277

RV shows and rallies - yes you should go!

Should you go to an RV rally or gathering? Absolutely! On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we share all the reasons why you should plan to attend an RV gathering or rally. No matter what your style of travel is, an RV rally or gathering can be a terrific experience and we have a bunch of reasons why. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0276 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV ...

Oct 10, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 276

RVing tomorrow: what’s new and next in RVs?

After being surrounded by ever new RV for 2025 we caught a few trends and have some interesting things to share with you. We got to attend an RV dealers-only open house and saw some great new things, some trends, lots of new RVs and some fantastic new technology that could transform your RVing experience. What did we see? We have the answers on this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.st...

Oct 03, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 275

What’s the best kind of RV out there? What should you buy next?

What’s the best kind of RV out there? Should you get a travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome, teardrop, pickup camper or something else? This week we go over some pluses and minuses of each configuration. Is there one that stands out as the best? We have more in this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0274 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podc...

Sep 26, 202454 minSeason 6Ep. 274

Eating America - dining for two across the red white and blue

Eating America - dining for two across the red white and blue. Some of the most memorable meals and flavors we've found in our travels across the USA. You can find more details at our home on the web at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0273

Sep 19, 202440 minSeason 6Ep. 273

Grab Bag of RV Catch-Up

This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we are sort of cleaning out our to-do list. We have a few stories that aren’t enough to fill an episode, but just right for a grab bag of camping topics! Plus there’s big news from some of our partners and we may have our own news. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0272 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips a...

Sep 12, 202447 minSeason 6Ep. 272

Masterful RV Makeovers with Alice from Rain2Shine Ventures

Have you always wanted to redo your RV - give it more style or make it more functional? This week we speak with Alice Zealy from Rain2Shine Ventures about the makeovers she does with RVs. From consulting with people on their ideas to full RV interior builds Alice has a unique take on RV style, functionality and fashion. We also enjoy a diet-friendly version of Jimmy Buffett’s 8th deadly sin and talk about misbehaving campers. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever yo...

Sep 05, 202458 minSeason 6Ep. 271

What's up with RV quality in 2024 - learning from RV decision makers

What’s up with RV quality in 2024? What kind of things are RV companies doing today to make a difference in how RVs are built? We speak with two RV decision makers about what they are doing right now to make a difference. We also visit a competing RV company and look into their efforts. Our safety tip is a simple way to avoid disaster on the road and we’ve even got a healthy recipe that’s easy and delicious! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting po...

Aug 29, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 270

How to sell your RV and understand market trends with RVTrader

How do you sell your RV - or find a great deal on your next RV? Is there a safe place to list your RV for sale? What’s happening in the RV industry? We speak with Troy Snyder, VP at RV Trader, about some great tools for selling and buying RVs and what’s happening in the industry. We also have an important safety tip plus our stories from visiting RV factories. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast...

Aug 22, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 269

RV electrical safety round table with Mike Sokol and ABC Upfitters

On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast our guests Mike Sokol, Ben Miller and Scott Herman know their electrical safety and share some great tips to help keep you safe. Then we look at a new version of a favorite gadget and we might have even found our next RV. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0268 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to...

Aug 15, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 268

Fly fishing & RVing with Dave Stewart of Wet Fly Swing

Dave Stewart is not only an RVer and podcaster but also a fly fishing enthusiast. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get some tips, tricks and stories from Dave including ways to get started in this outdoors hobby. This is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and Dave is a great spokesperson for the hobby. We also have an important safety tip so you don’t get burned and some easy food for your next road trip. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever y...

Aug 08, 202450 minSeason 6Ep. 267

Camping’s in Tents

What happens when two RVers go tent camping? Is is a huge success or an unmitigated disaster? Join us this week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast where we go back to our root and have an in tents camping experience. We’ll share the hits and misses and whether we’re going to do it again. Hint: we are! Plus we detail all the camping gadgets that helped make this adventure - there were a lot of them. Ultimately we even chased down the Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive - the largest operating stea...

Aug 01, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 266

Harvest Hosts and Escapees - the perfect union? We speak with Joel Holland about the details

This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we speak with Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts. If you haven’t heard, the Escapees RV club is now a part of the Harvest Hosts family of companies and we find out what’s new, what’s different and what’s going to happen now with Escapees. We also check out a new Brinkley travel trailer You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0265 The StressLess Camping pod...

Jul 25, 202442 minSeason 6Ep. 265

Ten years of RVLove - Marc and Julie Bennett share the things they’ve seen in a decade of creativity

This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we welcome back our friends Marc and Julie Bennett from RV Love. Marc and Julie are celebrating ten years of RV Love and have some interesting takes on the changes they’ve seen in the past decade, how they created a successful presence and we even talk about the two books they’ve written. We also have a nifty gadget and an RV that’s changed so much it’s shocking. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting p...

Jul 18, 202452 minSeason 6Ep. 264

Stay or eBay - RV gadgets we have after five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast

After five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast we unpacked our entire trailer and looked at all the things we have. Some things get to stay - something are going on eBay. What makes the cut and what gets the boot? Those are the things we’re talking about as we celebrate five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0263 The StressLess Camping podcast...

Jul 11, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 263

Sedona, Arizona - a great place for RVing and why?

This week we’re coming to you from Sedona, Arizona. Is this a town where you can come with an RV and see some incredible things? We have (11) tips for venturing into Sedona with an RV. It’s actually a pretty great place to be so join us as we adventure into this incredibly scenic town. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0262 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information...

Jul 04, 202444 minSeason 5Ep. 262

Roadside Americana - visiting the new Muffler Man Museum on Route 66

Have you heard of the giant roadside attractions called Muffler Men? These huge fiberglass statues have been bringing people into businesses for 60 years and now there’s a museum celebrating them. On this week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast we come to you from the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois where we meet several of these giants as well as the museum’s curator and learn more about this roadside Americana. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wher...

Jun 27, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 261

RV trends for 2025

We got a sneak peek at a bunch of 2025 RVs and noticed a number of trends. What are they? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share the things we saw and some new features, new ideas and also things that might be in your next RV. Join us as we come to you from the heart of the RV industry. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0260 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcas...

Jun 20, 202442 minSeason 5Ep. 260

Good advice from friends sharing stories from the road

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we asked our friends to share their best - and their worst - camping stories. We were gathered with fellow Rockwood Mini Lite and Flagstaff Micro Lite owners for a rally at Van Buren State Park in South Haven Michigan. Big thanks to Tony and Tina from TNT RVing and Ben and Scott from ABC Upfitters for helping us make this week’s episode extra fun! StressLess Camping! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy gett...

Jun 13, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 259

A game changing way to run your RV’s AC on less power

Have you wanted to install a soft start device to make your RV’s air conditioner run on a smaller generator or power source but been wary of climbing on the roof and modifying the AC? This week we speak with the company’s founder plus RV electricity guru Mike Sokol with the first look at a new device that eliminates going on the RV roof altogether. This game-changing RV gadget could also help you weather a power outage at home. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever ...

Jun 06, 202457 minSeason 5Ep. 258

20,000 miles on the road with our Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s

After 20,000 miles on the road we look back on some of the adventures - and misadventures - that we’ve had in our Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. From incredible adventures to some serious mishaps - highlights and joys that we’ve had across this incredible land. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and recap some of these adventures. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0257 The StressLess Camping po...

May 30, 202452 minSeason 5Ep. 257

Avoid troubles on the road

How do you avoid breakdowns and travel more StessLess? What can you do to prevent trouble with travel? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share some tips to keep on trucking without tribulations and enjoy the journey more. We also have an easy recipe that is a crowd pleaser and one of the most unusual RVs we’ve ever seen. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0256 The StressLess Cam...

May 23, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 256

Catching up with the FMCA - new is the name of the game

Are you familiar with the FMCA, the Family Motor Coach Association? Did you know they have a number of new programs to make a membership more affordable and more accessible? They also have new ways for RVers to connect with the each other and to the internet. This organization has been around a long time but there are a lot of new things that make being part of the FMCA a great idea for RVers of all experience levels - including dreamers. Plus we’ve got a new cooking gadget and even an overlandi...

May 16, 202449 minSeason 5Ep. 255

Choosing a portable power station or solar generator

How do you choose the right portable power station or solar generator? What kind of things do you need to know so you don’t spend too much or get a lemon? This week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast is all about portable power stations and how to find just the right one for your RV adventure. We also share a keto-friendly recipe for a flat bread substitute and share the first RV we’ve ever reviewed where we recommend you stay clear. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherev...

May 09, 202444 minSeason 5Ep. 254
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