StressLess Camping RV podcast

We share some of our favorite apps and planning tools to help you plan and enjoy that next StressLess Camping adventure. From roadside highlights to maps to historic markers we've got a collection of terrific apps that can help make your next adventure more enjoyable. Then we visit Devil's Tower in Wyoming where Peggy brings her geological training to help tell the story of this unique landmark. T...

Coming to you from the FMCA's 103rd international convention, we look at the FMCA and what they have to offer and whether you might want to join.   The FMCA is the largest RV club and offers a huge number of benefits including discounts, learning opportunities and much more. We come to you live from the convention and share what we've seen.   Then we go to Amish Country and see what things we can...

RVs - junk or gem? We tour several RV factories to see how they're made. So are all RVs junk or are there gems? Then we visit the end of Route 66 in Chicago and see some great sights in the area including two more Muffler Men. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

This week we are coming to you from Indiana, the heart of RV country, where we attend the reveal of the RV Women's Alliance Drab to Fab trailer makeover plus share some of the things we saw and ate along our Route 66 journey. That took us to Kansas City, Missouri where we tried some regional specialties and saw some landmark sights.   Mentioned on this episode: Places we enjoyed eating on Route 66...

A high-stress profession forced Jessica Rider into the ER and she decided to change her life so camping literally saved Jessica's life. This week she shares tips from her book and how you can simplify the camping experience. Plus we visit some new landmarks on Route 66 and have a great gadget for keeping your camper clean.   Jessica Rider's Book, How Camping Saved My Life Jessica Rider's website P...

Staying wild on Route 66 plus updates from Harvest Hosts along with three gadget reports. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Mentioned on this Episode Our podcast episode with Odyssey batteries More information and our story on Keepers of the Wild Our discount on the RV Soft Start Peggy's re...

This week we talk about how we planned our trip across Route 66 from California to Chicago. Peggy has been refining plans, distances and destinations to make the most of every day on the road. Tony introduces our newest gadget, the RV Soft Start. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Mentioned...

Our guest is Eva Mitic from GoPower introducing a new portable solar panel solution and answering questions about RV solar including what you can do with your built-in system. Then we head to the coast and camp on the bluffs in Fort Bragg. Lastly, we talk about our new Lippert Solera Smart Arm awning! The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every R...

We talk about a dirty problem that has affected us all and an innovative way to resolve it. Yep, we're talking dog poop and a company that measures these droppings to determine accountability. Then we take a break and talk to the We RV Champions RV park in Tyler Texas. Lastly, we take a look at the Hughes Power Watchdog and talk about RV surge suppressors. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekl...

Learn how two travelers turned their passion into their work and took it on the road. Their unusual occupation and inspiring story could help you enjoy a life of StressLess Camping. We also head over to Maine and visit with Martin Stream Campground in Turner, Maine.  Mentioned on this episode: Our guests Emilie and Travis' EverydayAdventuresLLC website Emilie and Travis' Facebook Group Martin Stre...

We talk with Gly Coolness and Mr. M about their adventures exploring hidden and abandoned places. These full-time RVers are living the adventure and sharing it on YouTube. Then we visit a desert campground where you can safely explore a mine and more yourself.  Mentioned on this episode Our fun and friendly Facebook podcast group .  Our podcast episode on RV towing tips for StressLess Camping .  O...

We're talking taxes…and Texas. We talk with the Tax Queen Heather Ryan about how you can be tax ready, save money and plan for the future. Then we visit with Alan Warren and hear about Texas and the Big Chief campground.   Mentioned on this episode:  The Pan American Highway Heather Ryan - The Tax Queen Alan Warren's previous appearance on the StressLess Camping Podcast Big Chief RV Resort   The R...

Dave Folla shares great tips for RVers from a truck driver's standpoint. Dave has great tips for navigation and finding great spots to stay over night and how you and the drivers who serve American can work together. Then we pay a visit to Grand Lake, Colorado and check out Elk Creek Campground where moose visit guests.   Mentioned on this episode Our review of the Clear2O water filter  https://yo...

What is the future for RV destinations, and where are the opportunities and challenges? We speak with Ed O Bridgman from EOB Consulting who helps owners and buyers with decisions, direction and predicting the future. Then we head to North Carolina and learn more about a new RV park, the RiverWalk RV Park on the shores of the Yadkin River.  Plus we talk about your Bug Out Bucket , or BOB. You can w...

We learned a lot speaking with Bryce Gregory from Odyssey Batteries about AGM-style batteries. Then we learn more about Firedisc Cookers and finally pay a visit to Homestead RV Community and how it's a very different kind of RV park. Mentioned on this episode Odyssey Batteries and their TPPL technology for AGM-style batteries. Griff Jaggard from FireDisc Cookers talking about the cooking invention...

We speak with the creator of a whole new kind of motorhome that's two stories tall and can be driven from the first or second floor. Is this the future of RVs? Plus we also pay a visit to Maine at check out Loons Haven Campground.   Mentioned on this episode Randy Grubb -  https://randygrubb.com The book about Randy Grubb's work From Mind to Metal at Autobooks-Aerobooks Our podcast episode on Wint...

We speak with Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson about the lessons learned from Jerry, a dog with three legs and their website TriPawds. Then we visit Willits, California and camp at the Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort. Mentioned on this Episode The RV Womens' Alliance and their Drab to Fab project Our guests Renee Agredano and Jim Nelson - liveworkdream.com Resources for three-legged animals - www.tripawd...

We talk with Rick Howe about his travels with wife Kathy and their website Travelin Torgugas . They have shipped their camper all over the world to bring back great stories and have tips on traveling and finding great places all over the world in this first part of a two-part special. Mentioned on this episode Who's buying RV - Jason from RVMiles has the video The Travelin-Tortugas The Provan Tige...

We talk with Rick Howe about his travels with wife Kathy and their website Travelin Torgugas . They have shipped their camper all over the world to bring back great stories and have tips on traveling and finding great places all over the world in this first part of a two-part special. Mentioned on this episode Your firewood - buy it where you burn it. Click here.  The Travelin-Tortugas The Provan...

We talk with Mike and Kim Lockwood about a new way to RV with Up Close RV, a service that matches property owners with RVers including urban and rural settings to offer more places to camp and is a win-win for property owners and campers alike. Plus we delve into the history of the pink flamingo and pay a visit to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.  Mentioned on this episode How the Hemphill Brothe...

Do you love to find unusual roadside architecture, giant fiberglass people, crazy signage and vintage style when you travel? We speak with Debra Jane Seltzer from Roadside Architecture who has amassed over 60,000 images on her website and travels to grow the collection. Then we speak with veteran Chad Ireland who has invented the Campfire Canopy, a shelter designed to accommodate your campfire.  ...

We speak with Ron Henegar from GoodYear tires about tire safety, tire maintenance, tire construction and even the GoodYear Blimp! We also explore the Arizona desert to find out what exactly is The Thing? The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly journey into the RV life with tips, tricks, discounts and hacks for RV enthusiasts and dreamers.   The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource...

The largest RV event in the US is the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show and we talk with organizer Kimmy King about the history, happenings and plans for the event. It is an absolute must-do event and we're talking how it went and what to expect in 2022. Then we pay a visit to New Braunfels, Texas and learn some insider tips.   Mentioned on this episode: Talking Quartzsite The Quartzsite Spo...

Learn how Jayne Barocela had the ultimate barn find of two vintage trailers and all the tools to make more. And now she is doing just that - making Relic Custom Trailers, tailfins and all! Relic Custom Trailers Girl Camper Relic Trailer auction through February 14, 2021 for Hold You Foundation Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Justin Scarred video about Amargosa Spot2Nite - a new reservations s...

This week we learn about Death Valley with Park Spokesperson Abby Wines. Abby shares tips on how to best enjoy the park, and offers some natural and human history. Abby offers ideas on making the most of a short stay in the Park. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure and RV lifestyle.   Mentioned on this episode: Travertine Ho...