Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel
StressLess Camping RV podcast
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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Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel
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Latest episode
Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
A Dog's Eye View of the RV Lifestyle - Episode 367 09.07.2026 1:04:03
RV podcaster Kenny Phillips shares Belle's RV Adventures, the first of his books from his pooch's perspective on traveling and seeing this wonderful land. We also hear about a gadget that'll help you park and move your travel trailer or fifth wheel with pushbutton ease. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.co...
When an RVer travels by Train - RV podcast 366 02.07.2026 39:00
What happens when an RVer travels without an RV? Although we are really accustomed to our travel trailer, Tony traveled by Amtrak for a job in Indiana. Did he like it? Would he do it again? Let's find out what this RVer thinks about traveling without his RV! While he was away he saw RVs. Lots of RVs! And today he shares with us a small but mighty travel trailer that he got to review. We have this...
What's in our cab? Essentials for StressLess Roadtrips - RV Podcast 365 25.06.2026 43:26
What's in our cab when we are on a road trip? In Episode 365 of the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we show you all the essentials we want handy in the cab of the truck, when we are on a road trip. Come along for a well-stocked ride with us! We have a new gadget, courtesy of ABC Upfitters. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.str...
Coleman-Mach - inventing and improving the RV AC - podcast 364 18.06.2026 34:23
Last week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we shared our experience with a new, efficient and powerful AC from Coleman-Mach and this week we go behind the scenes to see how RV air conditioners are made in the U.S.A. and learn the history behind Coleman-Mach with Rob Leach, Division President. We took a goofy tour of Albuquerque, with Breaking Bad RV Tours. You can find this week's podcast at...
Quiet powerful and efficient RV AC - RV podcast 363 11.06.2026 43:01
Do you hate your RV's air conditioner? Is it loud, noisy and not very efficient? We got to try a brand new RV air conditioner that's easy to install, powerful and so efficient we can run it on battery power! And it's from the company that invented the RV air conditioner! You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.co...
Celebrating more kooky and kool with Roadside America - RV podcast 362 04.06.2026 43:30
It seems you all love traveling to find the roadside ridiculous as much as we do! This week we share the rest of our conversation with Doug Kirby, co-founder of Roadside America, and learn how it started and what it takes to keep up with America's funniest finds. Are electric RVs the wave of the future? Or a solution without a problem? You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or whe...
Celebrating kooky and kool with Roadside America - RV podcast 361 28.05.2026 48:08
Do you love the wacky, wild, weird and wonderful? Do you seek the strange when traveling? We do too, and Roadside America has been a great way to feed our funny fanaticism. This week we speak with Doug Kirby, co-founder of Roadside America, and learn how it started and what it takes to keep up with America's funniest finds. We also have a small trailer with big features. You can find this week's p...
RV rentals - would you? RV - podcast 360 21.05.2026 41:42
Have you ever wanted to rent an RV? Have you ever wanted to rent your RV? Is your RV just sitting there when it could be making money? What if you could rent other RVs as a business? This week we talk with Garr Russell from Fireside RV Rentals who works with local RV owners to rent RVs across the country. We also have an overlanding RV that was introduced at Overland Expo that's just incredible an...
KOA - stats and stays - RV podcast 359 14.05.2026 44:27
You probably already know KOA but did you know they actually have an annual study that tells what campers are doing now and planning tomorrow? We see what they have to say and also share our experience glamping - which is apparently a big thing now. Plus we also share our favorite KOA so far. We aren't likely to stop looking at RVs and this week Tony shares his review of a new, no-slide model fro...
See before you stay - updates to Campground Views - RV podcast 358 07.05.2026 47:32
Don't get caught in a site that your RV doesn't fit. Don't camp where the tree coverage doesn't suit your needs. Know before you go with Campground Views. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast, we welcome back Mark Koep from Campground Views. Mark tells us about some exciting new updated to the Campground Views website, and reveals some of his favorite Route 66 hidden gems. And he request...
Make your RV shine again - RV podcast 357 30.04.2026 31:35
s your RV a dirty bird? Does it look dull and have those famous black streaks from spending winter in storage? What do you do to take care of the roof to keep it clean and protected? This week we welcome back entrepreneur Matt Foxcroft who shares his new Liquishine RV cleaning products designed by RVers for RVers. We also saw an RV that made Tony swoon and we're planning to try something we've n...
Tanks but no tanks - RV holding tank tips - RV podcast 356 23.04.2026 43:54
We have helpful information about the care and maintenance of your RV tanks, including fresh water, grey waste, and black waste tanks. We bring Matt from Liquified on to share some of his insights - and the best black tank story ever! We also have an RV gadget that's totally brightened up our lives. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: htt...
The straight poop on RV toilets - the good, the bad and the stinky | RV podcast 355 16.04.2026 43:33
Let's talk RV toilets! This week we learn about dry flush toilets, comfortable RV toilets, bidets, best practices and more. We're flushed with information about ways to go when you're on the go an even have an interview with a friend who just replaced their RV toilet with a dry flush model. There are lots of choices so grab some prunes and prepare to be bowled over. The biggest challenge for Ton...
Learning Through Experience - The Journey of RV Renovation- RV podcast 35 09.04.2026 1:00:15
The RV industry is listening and, this week, we speak with Susan Carpenter from the RV Women's Alliance where they are working together to take an RV from Chassis to Classy. We also have another portable power station plus our RV of the week is definitely built differently plus we visit a favorite campground and a beautiful nature preserve with easy trails and tons of birds. You can find this week...
Preventing RV Fire Disasters - RV podcast 353 02.04.2026 39:39
There is no such thing as too much fire safety. That's why we asked Chuck Thompson from eFire USA to join us for this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. EFire USA provides fire suppression systems like we have never seen before. We got to check out a preproduction sample of a new RV, and Tony is reading a book that he shares with us. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wh...
Learning about Loves Travel Stops - RV Podcast 352 26.03.2026 34:48
You're going to Love this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast - in fact you might think it's a total gas. This week we were fortunate to speak with Jim Wheeler from Love's - known for truck stops, fuel stations and now RV stays too! We learn how Love's is making their stops more RV-friendly with amenities RVers will…uh…Love. We also got to see one of the most beautiful destination trailers we'v...
Getting Prescriptions on the Road - RV podcast 351 19.03.2026 30:37
Have you ever had trouble refilling a prescription when on a road trip? This week, we are speaking to Shane and Steve from Refill Genie who introduce a stressless way to get a prescription refilled, using just your computer and a pharmacy near your location. Plus, we visited a lot of Goofy USA destination on our Route 66 adventure, and we tell you about one of those destinations: Oatman, Arizona....
Healing through Camping - The Care Camps Foundation - podcast 350 12.03.2026 33:11
Long-time KOA campers may recall seeing information about Care Camps. While KOA still greatly supports Care Camps, they no longer felt they could adequately manage them and that's where Care Camps Foundation comes in. This week we learn how Care Camps Foundation supports children with cancer, by funding specialized camps. Jenna Berneck tells us about how the Foundation gets funding, and about the...
Route 66 from Homolovi to Home-a-lovie - podcast 349 05.03.2026 28:43
Route 66 through Arizona and New Mexico offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting. We share our experience celebrating the centennial of Route 66 through Arizona and New Mexico in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We drove from Homolovi State Park to Albuquerque, this many great adventures and beautiful places along the way. We saw old g...
Route 66 from Kingman Homolovi State Park - podcast 348 27.02.2026 28:07
Route 66 through Arizona offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting, including the longest remaining unbroken stretch of original Route 66. We share our experience celebrating the centennial of Route 66 in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We drove from Kingman to Peach Springs, then on to Homolovi State Park. Along the way we saw a giant...
Route 66 from Barstow to Kingman - podcast 347 19.02.2026 30:41
Route 66 from Barstow, California to Kingman, Arizona offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting and we share our experience with them in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We cover things like the Bagdad Cafe, Mrs. Orcutt's Driveway, Amboy Crater, Roy's Amboy Motel (we stayed there!), Goffs and Kingman, Arizona. We even finally got our firs...
RVing Route 66 from Santa Monica to Barstow - podcast 346 12.02.2026 29:14
Join us on our Route 66 adventure! This week we traveled the mother road from Santa Monica pier to the Barstow area. We hope you enjoy our photos, videos, and memories as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66! You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0346 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV po...
Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 - podcast 345 05.02.2026 29:14
Happy Birthday, Route 66! We speak with Bill Thomas from the Route Centennial Project about some of the best activities and must-see events happening to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Route 66. From insider tips to must-see events Bill is the go-to guy for tips and tricks to get your kicks on 66! You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts:...
Making the most of the Quartzsite Experience - podcast 344 29.01.2026 22:11
What's your best tip for camping off the grid and visiting Quartzsite? Whether it's for a week or a whole season these tips might help you turn your off-grid adventure into 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/0344 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with infor...
RV Warranties Explained - podcast 343 22.01.2026 30:20
What does an RV warranty cover? How do you know what to choose? This week on the StressLess Camping Podcast we talk to Kevin Jeskey from America's RV Warranty. His presentation at the Quartzsite sports vacation and RV show is so great that we've asked him for a "private viewing" to share with all of you. When you think your black tanks stinks, maybe it's really your red tank. We hear from Wil at L...
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