StressLess Camping RV podcast

We get to speak with Mike Sokol of RV Electricity about electrical challenges in RVs. We talk about surge suppressors vs. EMS system, residential refrigerators in RVs and Lithium batteries. This is a very tech-heavy discussion but one that could save your money or even your life. Then we take a very pleasant break in Pismo Beach, California at a wonderful RV park during the big Monarch Butterfly m...

We discuss different ways to find your tribe and enjoy camping with people who share your camping style. Plus we also get to camp and spend time with the Girl Camper, Janine Petit. We also talk about the Joshua Tree/Palm Springs KOA and even share the perfect toaster for boondocking. A website, podcast and RV event calendar dedicated to turning the great American RV adventure into a StressLess Cam...

We come to you dircetly from the midway at the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. We have interviews with passers-by and some vendors whose products we liked a lot or were groundbreaking. Included in this were RV Superbag, ProTeng's THIA fire protection system, Lippert's OneControl and more. Plus we also get to speak with the show's originator and organizer, Kenny King. A website, podcast an...

On the podcast we spend time in the Southern California desert and visit some interesting places including Calico Ghost Town, Zzyzx, Kelso Station, Barstow, the Mad Greek, the original Del Taco and more. Before that we share our experiences at the FMCA's winter rally in Indio where almost 700 RVs gathered for workshops, seminars, two parades, lots of donuts, music, entertainment and repairs. A web...

In RV podcast we share tips and tricks for reducing, or eliminating, the leaks in your RV that can cause major damage and reduce it's value. We've got insights into how to find and squash those leaks that can destroy your RV's value and allow mold to ruin it. Plus we also visit the seaside campground at Bodega Bay, California for oceanside camping, crabbing, a look at Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds...

23 tips for attending an RV show and having a successful experience. it worth it to attend an RV show? Do you have questions about RV shows or are shopping for a new RV? Here are 23 RV show tips that will help you in your quest.  You can find an RV Show on our RV Show Calendar Save money on the best RV stuff with our RV Deals & Discounts We also have a Facebook Group where you can join the communi...

On the RV podcast this week we speak with Mark Koep from Campground Views, a website with photos, videos and VR looks at campgrounds so you can see where you're going before you get there - much like having a crystal ball.  We also talk about the threat to boondocking at Walmart and other places and how we can work together to keep this resources available.  Our recipe this week is a sausage casse...

We talk with Eric & Tami Johnson from TechnoRV about great products for RVers to make for a StressLess Camping experience. Plus we also talk about checking the seals on your RV to eliminate water intrusion, a critical maintenance step. Finally, Peggy shares her recipe for easy baked French Toast with a coconut twist. A website, podcast and RV event calendar dedicated to turning the great American...

Getting social with Curtis Coleman and learning about RVillage , a social network by RVers and for RVers. Part of the discussion includes opportuniteis for RVers on the road including workcamping forums. We also share Peggy's Grandma Marcy's recipe for persimmon cookies that cook well in your RV oven. The StressLess Camping Facebook Group Grandmother Marcy's recipe for persimmon cookies The RV Tol...

We talk about RV tire safety tips and ideas along with tips for buying new RV tires and how to make those tires last longer and make your StressLess Camping journey an easy cruise.  RV tires are a hot topic of debate and we have ideas on things to do and things to avoid with RV tires including travel trailer tires and more.  In this episode we also pay a visit to the seaside city of El Segundo, CA...

We invite a caterer, an RVer and Peggy's mom to the podcast to share their best ideas for making Thanksgiving a StressLess Camping experience. Plus we've got some tips of our own including ways to guarantee a great turkey plus the hugest desert ever - the Cherpumple from Charles Phoenix. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks a...

You can save a lot of money on your StressLess Camping RV adventures with all the tips, programs, plans and ideas we have in this week's episode of the StressLess Camping podcast. Plus we also pay a visit to Fresno, California to see if it's FresNo or FresYes. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV...

We speak with Marianne Edwards from Boondockers Welcome, a service that matches RVers with people willing to host them overnight on their properties. Plus we talk about Newfoundland and what a treasure it is and even discuss shunpiking. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Ca...

We speak with best selling author, speaker, RVer, traveler and cool guy Nick Russell about traveling, writing books on the road, his blog, his books including "The Frugal RVer," "Overlooked Arizona," "Overlooked Florida," "Meandering Down the Highway," "Highway History and Backroad Mystery," the Big Lake Series, the John Lee Quarrels series and more. Plus Nick has some great tips for things to do...

Some of the spookiest stories from around the campfire told by hosts Peggy and Tony Barthel. These great campfire stories are new and old and are sure to give you chills on this Halloween episode, our first. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can fol...

Are you spooked by boondocking? Does the thought of camping totally off grid haunt you with fear? Tony and Peggy talk about their favorite type of camping - boondocking. Plus we also take a side trip to Big Bear Lake, CA. Peggy recently did an article on modifying your RV without affecting its resale value .  We mention Ego PowerPlus We also have an article on RV Electrical Systems And we wrote a...

Peggy and Tony talk about different ways to learn more about RVing including attending a Family Motor Coach Association rally which we did recently at the Golden Palms Village RV Park in Hemet, CA where we spent a number of days as part of an FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Oktoberfest-themed rally. Then we speak with Liz Wilcox, an absolute RV dynamo who is working with four others to bring...

Peggy and Tony share the things that stood out to them the most at the 2019 California RV show in Fontana, California. We focus on lightweight towables that can be pulled by most mid-size SUVs, pickups and even Jeeps. This week's podcast comes to you from the Golden Palms Village RV Park in Hemet, CA where we spent a number of days as part of an FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) Oktoberfest-th...

This week on the podcast we talk with RV safety, fire safety and how to protect yourself, your belongings and your data on the road. This includes an interview with a lady who was involved in an unfortunate incident where she lost so many personal memories where we talk about protecting those memories and your valuables. We also speak with Ginny Craven from Operation Tango Mike about personal safe...

We share our favorite tools that we bring along for the journey including lanterns, drills, leaf blowers (what!?), fans, a Bluetooth radio and even a battery-powered blender. Yep, a boondocking blender. Plus we also pay a visit to Old Town Sacramento, CA to step back into history, tour some great shops and restaurants and visit the California Railroad Museum.  We meet the most interesting people w...

We talk to Tim Viall who has taken his vintage trailer across this country and through Canada on an epic road trip about restoring that trailer and writing a blog about the journey. Plus we visit the Central California region of San Luis Obispo with some fun things to see including several interpretations of an indoor waterfall.  We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techni...

We speak with Roger and Onna Lee Ford from Ford's RV Refrigeration School about how you can have a StressFree Camping experience with your RV refrigerator. Plus we answer the critical question: should you drive with your refrigerator on? Roger and Onna Lee also share ideas on how someone can take their RV refrigeration classes and make a very lucrative career from the knowledge. This is a great op...

Tips, tricks and hacks for food safety on the road. In this episode Tony shares his experience as a Certified Food Handler to keep your food safe and bacteria-free while enjoying your StressLess Camping Experience.  We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You...

We speak with Paul and Caroline Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers magazine. We talk about restoring vintage RVs, vintage trailers, modernizing vintage trailers, learning to restore and modify your own trailer and the rallies and gatherings that they produce. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting pe...

Understanding the basics of RV electrical systems and what you can bring with you for StressLess Camping. This episode discusses RV power and what the difference is between "shore power," generator power and battery power. Plus why does the CO detector go off in the middle of the night? Where are the fuses in an RV? How do you know you have a blown fuse? Why can't you run the blow dryer, microwave...