Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

StressLess Camping RV podcast

Society EN ↓ 383 episodes

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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.stresslesscamping.com

Author

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.stresslesscamping.com

Latest episode

Oct 8, 2026

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Episodes

The straight poop on RV toilets - the good, the bad and the stinky | RV podcast 355 16.04.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Desert round up - Quartzsite + a new power idea - podcast 342 15.01.2026

How did the Quartzsite RV show come about and what's really under this enormous tent? We speak with Kimmy King to learn how her dad started this and how she and her husband are keeping the legacy alive.   Then we talk to Rich from Airgear who has a new idea for powering your RV off the grid. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www...

Talking RV Insurance with Progressive - podcast 341 08.01.2026

RV insurance - what do you need to know, what are some ways to save money and what kind of coverages are available that you might not know about? What about your pets? Is there coverage for RV roofs, for rodent infestations and what about theft and collision? Melissa Geric from Progressive has some great tips, information and surprises. You will definitely want to share this important podcast epis...

Exercising Healthy Options for RVers - podcast 340 01.01.2026

How do you stay healthy on the road? Can you maintain a positive level of fitness and travel? We speak with Josh & Sarah from Active RV Life about how they stay healthy, travel and help others to do the same. We look forward to a healthier 2026 without changing our travel plans. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslessca...

A very Merry Christmas poem - Grumpy Gus learns the joy of the season - podcast 339 25.12.2025

Episode 339 of the StressLess Camping Podcast wishing all StressLess Campers a Merry Christmas. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0339 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping!

Quartzsite insider tips and tricks with Girl Camper 18.12.2025

This episode of the StressLess Camping RV podcast is inside out! We were interviewed about the Quartzsite experience by Lesa McDermott of Girl Camper. And with her permission, we are sharing that interview with you. We also have an important warning for RVers.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast...

50 years of storytelling - the original RV blogger 11.12.2025

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we get to speak with one of the OGs of RV blogging and hear some of the fun stories and incredible challenges it took to do what we do today. And, he's still doing it today. But Chuck Woodbury has some great shares from his days on the road.   We also have an RV gadget we knew we wanted but we have become big fans of.   You can find this week's podcas...

Winter tips to keep your RV safe + an invasion in Tulsa OK 04.12.2025

You may have winterized your RV - but did you get all the things that could be a problem when it's time to take it out of storage? We have some additional tips to consider for your winterized RV no matter where you live. Then, did you know there's a big invasion going on in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but you might just want to be part of this wave? We have the full story on that in our Goofy USA segment. Yo...

Black Friday deals that RVers will LOVE 27.11.2025

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we want to help you save money! Or spend your money. We get a lot of Black Friday notifications on all sorts of RV-related products and services, and today we are sharing those deals with you. We have this week's podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home o...

An RVer's Thanksgiving feast - ideas for your Thanksgiving in camp 20.11.2025

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we mixed up a tasty treat for you. We finally remembered to offer our annual Thanksgiving food episode a week before Thanksgiving, in case y'all want to use any of these recipes next week! We also share an RV designed by RVers (what a concept!) and a gadget we cannot have enough of.   We have this week's podcast along with the notes and all the stori...

Where to stick your travel stickers so you can stick with them 13.11.2025

We all collect stickers in our travels but where do you put them but where do you put them? What if you change RVs? We speak with Rivet Supply Co and learn about their adventure boards - a great way to make sure you can stick with the stickers you collect on your adventures.   We've also got a great southwestern-themed breakfast casserole - yum-o! We have this week's podcast along with the notes a...

Five small high-quality travel trailers for 2026 06.11.2025

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we're revisiting five, no six, no seven smaller high-quality trailers that we saw recently. These small couples' campers offer a lot of functionality in a smaller size - some of them may not be on your radar but if you're shopping for something smaller, they maybe should be. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy...

13 ghost towns you can (mostly) RV to 30.10.2025

This week in honor of Halloween we have 13 ghost towns you can (mostly) RV to. These haunted places make a fun visit any time of year and you might even run into a spirited resident while checking out these places. From Gettysburg to Calico and places in between, here are 13 places you can (mostly) RV to.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podca...

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