StressLess Camping RV podcast

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

A podcast for anyone who wants to make their next RV and camping experience a StressLess Camping adventure. With road trips, RV tips, RV hacks, destinations, deals from our experience as RV industry veterans Peggy and Tony Barthel's weekly campfire chat, along with their guests, is a great way to enjoy some StressLess Camping. read less

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People thinking about taking an RV road trip may want to check out StressLess Camping RV podcast. Hosts Tony and Peggy Barthel are longtime recreational vehicle (RV) experts and enthusiasts. The married couple are former RV industry insiders. They have owned both vintage and new RVs. Tony and Peggy continue to take road trips in their 19' travel trailer. Their home base is Northern California's beautiful wine country.

Tony bought his first RV at the age of 12. Growing up, he wanted to be an RV and car designer. The podcast host creates content related to RVs in several places. They include RVTravel, RV Trader, Airstream Life, and Girl Camper. Peggy got her love for camping as a child from her family's many camping trips. She has worked for a travel trailer manufacturer.

StressLess Camping RV podcast offers practical advice for RV camping. An electricity expert went over how to keep electrical connections safe. Another podcast episode discussed preventing someone from stealing the RV. The hosts have also discussed the challenges RVers face with health insurance.

The podcast has offered tips on finding hidden campgrounds. One episode explained how to find unclaimed reservations in national parks. Another episode discussed how to find dark sky places for camping under the stars.

Tony and Peggy have talked about their favorite RV gadgets and gizmos. They have also discussed their favorite books by and for RVers.

Most StressLess Camping RV podcast episodes involve RVing in America. But one episode was about adventurer Lisa Jansen RVing in New Zealand.

Podcast guests have included Girl Campers's Janine Pettit and Lesa Mcdermott. Girl Camper is the biggest outdoor women's adventure group in the United States.

StressLess Camping RV podcast started in 2019. It appears once a week. RV fans of all levels may appreciate the info and fun in this podcast.

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Tips to stay out of the ER and camp StressLess with Dr. Mike

Tips to stay out of the ER and camp StressLess with Dr. Mike

Our guest on this week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast is our friend Dr. Mike who spent years as an ER doctor. He’s got some great trips for planning to stay safe on the road from pre-trip planning to things to do during your adventure. We’ve also got one of the best new RV campgrounds we’ve ever been to, a easy crowd-pleasing recipe plus a new RV that’s ready for Starlink. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0251 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

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Tips to stay out of the ER and camp StressLess with Dr. Mike

Tips to stay out of the ER and camp StressLess with Dr. Mike

Our guest on this week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast is our friend Dr. Mike who spent years as an ER doctor. He’s got some great trips for planning to stay safe on the road from pre-trip planning to things to do during your adventure. We’ve also got one of the best new RV campgrounds we’ve ever been to, a easy crowd-pleasing recipe plus a new RV that’s ready for Starlink. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0251 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Some of our favorite regional foods and the places to get them

Some of our favorite regional foods and the places to get them

What’s your favorite regional food? Do you have a type of cuisine that you love that you can only find in one area? On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we look back at some of our favorite - and least favorite - regional dishes and the places we’ve been that have them. From fantastic to flavorful to forgettable we recount the things we’ve eaten and the places you might want to visit to get your own taste. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0250 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Small towns, amazing finds and hidden gems with best-selling author Nick Russell

Small towns, amazing finds and hidden gems with best-selling author Nick Russell

This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast brings back bestselling author Nick Russel who shares some of his best tips for finding adventure in small towns and seeking out the back roads and hidden highways in America. Nick has written several guide books and given seminars on the subject and is always an interesting guest. Then we mosey on over to Texas where we find a huge model train layout and one of the best barbecue joints we’ve ever been to. And listener Marilyn shares a recipe for Calico beans. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0249 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Testing RV holding tank treatments

Testing RV holding tank treatments

What is the best holding tank treatment? We speak with Joshua Sheehan from RV Gear and Far about the test he did with a variety of black tank treatments. In fact there was a clear winner in his test. You could also say Joshua figured out who’s number one in the business of number two. We’ve got another great recipe shared by a listener and much more. We also speak with Matt Foxcroft from Matt’s RV Reviews about his product, Liquified tank treatment. According to Joshua’s video, Liquified is the tops for what comes out your bottom. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0248 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Speaking with the Escapees RV Club

Speaking with the Escapees RV Club

Who is the Escapees RV Club and is this a membership you should have? We speak with Kerensa Durr to learn about the reasons you might want to become an Escapee member. There is a lot of value in a very affordable membership. We also talk about a new RV that’s very different and enjoy a slice of really delicious no-bake pie that you can make in your 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/0247 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Restoring vintage trailers with Vintage Trailer Supply

Restoring vintage trailers with Vintage Trailer Supply

What does it take to keep vintage trailers running smoothly and looking good? We speak with Steve Hingtgen from Vintage Trailer Supply about how they’ve been able to keep, and even reproduce, some incredible pieces to keep vintage trailers looking and running beautifully. Do you love vintage RVs? Do you own one or aspire to own one? Steve is a great resource and we think you’ll enjoy this episode. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0246 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Getting your RV ready for camping season with Dustin from Cal RV Specialists

Getting your RV ready for camping season with Dustin from Cal RV Specialists

What are the important things to do to get your RV ready for camping season? We speak with Dustin Simpson from Cal RV Specialists to find out how to avoid pitfalls and enjoy a season of StressLess Camping. Dustin’s got some great tips and advice including some thing you may not have thought of. We also talk about RV frame flex, hiking in the Jemez Mountains, a great RV breakfast recipe and an RV that’s sort of not quite an 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/0245 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Checking in with Hughes Autoformers - the Power Watchdog people

Checking in with Hughes Autoformers - the Power Watchdog people

On this week’s RV & camping podcast we speak with Brett Thomas from Hughes Autoformers about the thinking, need and functionality of their Power Watchdog. There are lots of choices out there - what makes this our preferred choice for over 6 years? We also test an RV bidet and have the debut of a new more affordable line of travel trailers including one that could be an office, a bunkhouse, a toy hauler and more in one unit. Plus we spent four days off the grid camping in a post card - for $10 a night! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0244 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Full-time RVers make honey and travel with their bees

Full-time RVers make honey and travel with their bees

This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, and RV Show. We speak with Scott and Karen Keene, of Keene’s Raw Honey. Scott and Karen travel full time - and so do their bees! We also share a recipe that we learned from our friend Cindy while we were in Quartzsite, for a crowd-pleasing biscuit and gravy breakfast. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0243 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

A journey to inspire your journey with the Journey Church online

A journey to inspire your journey with the Journey Church online

Many RVers have told us that not having a worship community has held them back from expanding their travels. This week we talk to full-time RVers and operate The Journey Church Online, a mobile option that could make a big difference for some travelers. We also visit a Renaissance Festival, check out an easy camp recipe and even explore some new Class C RVs that have successfully replaced the generator. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0242 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Finding places that aren’t always places with What3Words

Finding places that aren’t always places with What3Words

With a map of the entire globe What3Words is a very unique way to pinpoint everywhere on earth and share that location with friends, family and emergency service providers. This app can also be very helpful to RVers and campers for finding these places to make our lifestyle more convenient and safer. We speak with What 3 Words to find more details and how we can benefit from this free tool. We also look at a few essentials to keep your RV safe from electrical issues and even sample some delicious food prepared in an 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/0241 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Around the campfire with friends - boondocking kitchen gadgets

Around the campfire with friends - boondocking kitchen gadgets

This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the desert in Quartzsite, Arizona where our fellow travelers share some of their favorite - and least favorite - RV kitchen gadgets for off-grid camping. We got together with a group of boondockers to share ideas, tips and techniques for making the RV kitchen a more useful and delicious place to be. This gathering of campers are friends from our StressLess Campers Facebook Group, a fun and friendly resource for RVers new and old. We had a great time with awesome people in our inaugural gathering. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0240 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Live from Quartzsite - a boondocking water saving breakthrough

Live from Quartzsite - a boondocking water saving breakthrough

This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show where we got to see some of the coolest new gadgets including one that could potentially really extend the amount of time you can spend off the grid by saving a tremendous amount of water you use in the shower. We get to meet with the inventor and see his motivation and just how you might be able to use only a gallon or less of water in your RV for a shower. We also look at a very pricey RV that is very different than what you may have seen before. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0239 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

An affordable high-quality Class B van

An affordable high-quality Class B van

With Class B RVs being so popular most of them are so expensive that you might need a second job to buy one. But we found a company who makes a high-quality conversion that is also remarkably affordable. Plus they’re designed to be reconfigured in minutes if. Join us as we learn more about these remarkable conversions. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0238 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Creating our new overlanding camper with a Flated Air Topper

Creating our new overlanding camper with a Flated Air Topper

This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast has us talking the founder of Flated, a company that makes air toppers for pickups. These unique air toppers take the place of a traditional fiberglass pickup cap and utilize the same technology as a stand-up paddle board to make an easy-to-install and very affordable solid pickup cap. We also share our plans for this new gadget and how we’re going to use it for some new and exciting 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/0237 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Coming to a campground near you - our travel plans for 2024

Coming to a campground near you - our travel plans for 2024

On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we share our travel plans for 2024. We often find out that we’re near you too late so we thought we’d share where we’re going so we might be able to find you in 2024. From the tools we’re using to the tips for planning this is where we’re headed. We also warn you about a ticking time bomb that may be in your RV and what we’ve done to prevent further damage from this common RV problem. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0236 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Looking forward - RV trends and predictions for 2024

Looking forward - RV trends and predictions for 2024

On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we look at RV tech and trends that we’ve reviewed in the past and are promising trends for 2024. From things that RV companies hope you like to new ideas to ideas that leave us scratching our heads, this collection of technologies and trends can help you enjoy more 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/0235 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Reflecting on eight years of RV Christmas camping

Reflecting on eight years of RV Christmas camping

On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we reflect back on eight years of Christmas camping and how we’ve celebrated this special time of year in the time since we first bought a Rockwood Mini Lite. Wait, it’s been eight years, three campers and tons of memories? Join us on this retrospective of our unique, and sometimes goofy, and often StressLess way of celebrating. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0234 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

Mike Morse - a pretty great guy who hand makes campers

Mike Morse - a pretty great guy who hand makes campers

After a chance encounter with Mike Rowe another Mike, Mike Morse, got a lot of attention for his hand-built teardrop campers and we get to speak with him about a lifetime of camping and adventures on this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. Our RV of the week is a whole new line of premium fifth wheels and we have the story of how these came to be and where you can find one. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0233 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

More RV gadgets and gizmos for StressLess Camping

More RV gadgets and gizmos for StressLess Camping

We love RV gadgets and gizmos so on this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we revisit some of our favorite RV gadgets and gizmos that we use regularly. From frivolous to fancy to fantastic these are some things we’ve found that still make us happy after using them for a while. These time-tested RV gadgets aren’t necessary but they certainly are fun and have become a part of our RV adventure. We also take a look at a new travel trailer from that has incredible counter space and plenty of seating in a small package. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0232 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping