StressLess Camping RV podcast

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...

A podcast for those who want to make their next RV and camping journey a StressLess one. Tony and Peggy talk about camping without hookups, specifically power. We have power saving techniques and ways to do just about everything you want without the benefit of an electrical hookup for your RV. Then we head over to Sedona, Arizona with 10 tips for fun and savings in Sedona, one of our favorite magi...

A podcast for those who want to make their next RV and camping journey a StressLess one. We speak with Jon Goldstein of Leisure Coachworks in Southern California, an outstanding RV repair and custom shop that does high-quality work on motorhomes, travel trailers and RVs of all sorts. They also can craft custom RVs and have recently done some unique specialty rigs. Jon discusses basic RV maintenanc...

We speak with Jon Goldstein of Leisure Coachworks in Southern California, an outstanding RV repair and custom shop that does high-quality work on motorhomes, travel trailers and RVs of all sorts. They also can craft custom RVs and have recently done some unique specialty rigs. Jon discusses basic RV maintenance for StressLess Camping and what happens when you don't do proper maintenance. He's got...

Former bed & breakfast resort owners and breakfast aficionados Peggy and Tony Barthel discuss a few ideas, hacks and tips to best utilize the space in a tiny house or RV kitchen. From gadgets to making the most of space and using multitasking tools these tips can help you make the most of the kitchen space your RV has. Then we get aboard the world-famous Skunk Train in Northern California with Chi...

We get to spend time around the campfire with Josh the RV Nerd from Haylett RV of Coldwater Michigan. Josh talks industry trends, how to find a great dealer to work with and ideas and patterns. Josh's YouTube channel has over 48,000 subscribers who enjoy his RV walk through videos and great, honest tips. We also get into travel in Michigan with some great insider travel tips from Josh along with a...

This week Peggy and Tony interview Joel Holland, owner of Harvest Hosts, a resource for people looking for unique and wonderful places to enjoy the great American RV adventure. We are also joined by Lisa Wilson of Clear Lake Campground talking about a very special wine and outdoor destination in Northern California. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destin...

This week Peggy and Tony Barthel catch up with long-time RV podcasters John & Kathy Huggins whose "Living the RV Dream" podcast went for over 400 episodes over many years. John & Kathy were icons and ground breakers in the RV podcast world and we loved catching up with them and hearing about great must-see destinations plus tips and techniques. We've also got info on the RV Superbag, a simple way...

In this pre-inaugural episode we introduce you to ourselves, Peggy and Tony Barthel, and explain what we plan to deliver with the StressLess Camping podcast and website. RVing and camping are a great way to see this beautiful country we call home and our vision is to provide tips, tricks, techniques, hacks and ideas to make the great American getaway a StressLess Camping experience. Peggy and Tony...