StressLess Camping RV podcast

How do you successfully treat your RV black tank? Are there ways to keep things from smelling and should you use a gray tank treatment? What about the fresh water tank? Is it possible to keep your tank sensors working properly? We speak with Jeremy King from Thetford about the science behind holding tank treatments and what you need to know. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home...

On this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast we talk about choosing a domicile state for full-time RVers and what it takes, the challenges, some of the benefits and why we chose South Dakota. What's the best state to claim for RV domicile? What do you need to change your state and why would you want to change your domicile state as a full-time RVer? What about mail? Health and vehicle insurance?  ...

Travel trailer hitching tips. Be safe and secure and easily hitch and unhitch your travel trailer's weight distribution hitch with these helpful ideas. Do you really need a weight distribution hitch in the first place? We have the answers. Plus a new safety gadget we got that we really like.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com   The Stress...

Ticks! One camper's story of being bitten by ticks, contracting Lyme disease and what his personal story of recovery looked like. Great information for any RVer on how to avoid ticks, what to do if you encounter one and even how one camper recovered from Lyme disease.   We also share about our new weight distribution hitch and why we like it better than what many people buy.   And we visit a museu...

Is your data secure on the road? How you do avoid losing your most important files and information and how can you prevent being hacked? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get our geek on and share tips and ideas for keeping your most precious information secure.   We also have one of the best gadgets we've ever reviewed - definitely a must have item for anyone with a travel trailer...

We share a tour of our new trailer, a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. On this podcast episode we tell why we bought this particular trailer and some of the unique features of this model along with some prototype pieces we're trying out from various companies. Then we visit an Amish dairy by buggy.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLess Camping.com This is epi...

Author, hiker, boondocker and adventurer John Soares has written a number of books on boondocking, travel, hiking, adventuring and more and we get the low down and some great tips in this week's podcast interview. We also have potentially the most innovative RV layout we've seen, a ridiculously named great gadget and bask in the increasing darkness of the lunar eclipse.   Notes, comments, links an...

Your RV's fresh water system explained in simple terms to help you camp in campground and get water while boondocking. Can I drink my RV's water? How do I get a hot shower? Do I need a pressure regulator or water filter? Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLess Camping.com This is episode 150.   You can find all the details here .  The StressLess Camping RV...

Roadside assistance is becoming a challenge for RVers and not all plans are created equally. We speak with a major provider of plans and learn which is the best and why. What are some of the things you should know about roadside assistance and will your plan leave you stranded and what are things you might not know?

This week on the StressLess Camping Podcast we speak with two of the co-founders of an innovative new RV company that is building a better RV that's ready for adventure. We also have a cool camping cook top and a nifty RV from Germany, too. Oh, and don't forget the lady who fell in the toilet and how that happened. The StressLess Camping podcast can be found wherever you get podcasts or at our hom...

Bunkhouse RVs - more than just more sleeping we have some merits, challenges and unique ideas along with great listener tips for why a bunkhouse might be a great choice. Then we look at a way to contain Tony's toilet review from last week and share some reasons you shared about your campground neighbors being jerks.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web - this is ep...

Susan Smith, co-founder of The Dyrt, shares details on the app she created which is the most popular way to find camping of all kinds including boondocking, campgrounds and more. Susan shares how you can plan trips and find hidden gems with The Dyrt with over 4 million campgrounds, reviews and photos. We also talk about a very controversial gadget and take a look at one of the most interesting new...

Thinking of canceling that trip because of gas prices? Don't! You can still go on that epic adventure. We have tips for improving your RV's fuel economy, including tips for how to get better mileage when towing a trailer. Don't change your plans, these few simple and mostly free tips can help you enjoy that trip and use less fuel in the process.   We also talk about our new eBikes that we charged...

We share our own ideas, tips and thoughts about staying StressLess - sometimes turning a stressful situation into StressLess Camping. This is really the core of our whole way of doing things and we hope there are lessons from our own camping experiences that can help you. Then we talk about two toilets - one good, one bad. And we even share our experience spending time in a Four Wheel Pop Up Campe...

We talk vintage RVs with Tim Heintz of Heintz Designs, learning tips, tricks and ideas for restoring or even finding a great vintage RV. Tim is the country's leading expert on vintage RVs and shares tips for finding your own vintage and restoring it. Plus we have a great gadget to help keep your vintage trailer more secure and our RV of the week is even one of the most unusual vintage motorhomes e...

Whether you're looking for parts for your RV, nifty add-ons or gadgets   we spoke with Tanya from Lippert about having parts available to repair, replace or upgrade your RV. We also talk RV tech you can add. Plus we have the best Class B RV we've seen and even have our own nifty gadget.   The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure...

Is your RV properly insured? Are you properly covered for damages, theft, and even personal liability? We speak with Jackie Richardson from RV insurance specialist FCIS insurance who talks policies, companies and what you should do to make sure your RV is covered correctly. Then we tell about our own insurance claim and even check out your favorite places to camp. The StressLess Camping RV podcast...

Keystone RV is setting bench marks with their Innovation Labs and we speak with Colin Dechant, GM of Montana, about the Innovation Labs and other reasons we are big fans of Keystone RVs. We also do train spotting in Tehachapi, California and talk about a nifty new rug we got that keeps the sand out of our RV. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most...

This week on the StressLess Camping podcast we speak with Lauren from  Leave No Trace about how we RVers can use their seven tips to be better stewards of the places we love.   We also talk about the new Airstream eStream concept, a zero-emissions self-powered travel trailer. Our gadget of the week will help you boondock longer and we've had some fun answers to our weekly poll. The StressLess Camp...

Round table discussion with various content creators at the 2022 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show speaking about the RV industry and some of the challenges it faces in relation to users. It was an interesting discussion with a diverse group of creators who shared some interesting tips and tricks for RVers. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the...

We speak with Anthony Nalli, Executive Producer of The RVers and Cortni Armstrong, The Flipping Nomad live from the midway at the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. Further, Anthony is the drummer in the band Wicked Truth and we even have the best van build we've seen plus some cool must-have gadgets. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most o...

We share 10 more tips and tricks for visiting an RV show or RV shopping. This goes along with our video on 23 RV show tips, our video with Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's RV on new RV shopping and our RV show calendar plus don't forget our podcast episode about RV towing. We also talk about some new RV technologies including all-electric trailers that can drive and even a fancy waterless toilet.  The...

We speak with Lawrence and Lilly Gunther who have a podcast about the outdoor lifestyle for individuals who are sight-impaired. But Lawrence is also a TV show host, pro angler, sailor, RVer and just a great guy who also helps others get and train guide dogs. Then we look at a really interesting study by Airstream about aerodynamics and finally we look ahead to our visit to the Quartzsite Sports, V...