Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

StressLess Camping RV podcast

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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.

Author

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.stresslesscamping.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to sell your RV and understand market trends with RVTrader 22.08.2024

How do you sell your RV - or find a great deal on your next RV? Is there a safe place to list your RV for sale? What's happening in the RV industry? We speak with Troy Snyder, VP at RV Trader, about some great tools for selling and buying RVs and what's happening in the industry. We also have an important safety tip plus our stories from visiting RV factories.   You can find this week's podcast at...

RV electrical safety round table with Mike Sokol and ABC Upfitters 15.08.2024

On this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast our guests Mike Sokol, Ben Miller and Scott Herman know their electrical safety and share some great tips to help keep you safe. Then we look at a new version of a favorite gadget and we might have even found our next RV.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/p...

Fly fishing & RVing with Dave Stewart of Wet Fly Swing 08.08.2024

Dave Stewart is not only an RVer and podcaster but also a fly fishing enthusiast. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get some tips, tricks and stories from Dave including ways to get started in this outdoors hobby. This is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and Dave is a great spokesperson for the hobby.   We also have an important safety tip so you don't get burned and some ea...

Camping's in Tents 01.08.2024

What happens when two RVers go tent camping? Is is a huge success or an unmitigated disaster? Join us this week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast where we go back to our root and have an in tents camping experience. We'll share the hits and misses and whether we're going to do it again. Hint: we are! Plus we detail all the camping gadgets that helped make this adventure - there were a lot of th...

Harvest Hosts and Escapees - the perfect union? We speak with Joel Holland about the details 25.07.2024

This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we speak with Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts. If you haven't heard, the Escapees RV club is now a part of the Harvest Hosts family of companies and we find out what's new, what's different and what's going to happen now with Escapees. We also check out a new Brinkley travel trailer You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever y...

Ten years of RVLove - Marc and Julie Bennett share the things they've seen in a decade of creativity 18.07.2024

This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we welcome back our friends Marc and Julie Bennett from RV Love. Marc and Julie are celebrating ten years of RV Love and have some interesting takes on the changes they've seen in the past decade, how they created a successful presence and we even talk about the two books they've written. We also have a nifty gadget and an RV that's changed so much it...

Stay or eBay - RV gadgets we have after five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast 11.07.2024

After five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast we unpacked our entire trailer and looked at all the things we have. Some things get to stay - something are going on eBay. What makes the cut and what gets the boot? Those are the things we're talking about as we celebrate five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you...

Sedona, Arizona - a great place for RVing and why? 04.07.2024

This week we're coming to you from Sedona, Arizona. Is this a town where you can come with an RV and see some incredible things? We have (11) tips for venturing into Sedona with an RV. It's actually a pretty great place to be so join us as we adventure into this incredibly scenic town. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stres...

Roadside Americana - visiting the new Muffler Man Museum on Route 66 27.06.2024

Have you heard of the giant roadside attractions called Muffler Men? These huge fiberglass statues have been bringing people into businesses for 60 years and now there's a museum celebrating them. On this week's StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast we come to you from the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois where we meet several of these giants as well as the museum's curator and learn...

RV trends for 2025 20.06.2024

We got a sneak peek at a bunch of 2025 RVs and noticed a number of trends. What are they? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share the things we saw and some new features, new ideas and also things that might be in your next RV. Join us as we come to you from the heart of the RV industry.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcast...

Good advice from friends sharing stories from the road 13.06.2024

This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we asked our friends to share their best - and their worst - camping stories. We were gathered with fellow Rockwood Mini Lite and Flagstaff Micro Lite owners for a rally at Van Buren State Park in South Haven Michigan. Big thanks to Tony and Tina from TNT RVing and Ben and Scott from ABC Upfitters for helping us make this week's episode extra fun! St...

A game changing way to run your RV's AC on less power 06.06.2024

Have you wanted to install a soft start device to make your RV's air conditioner run on a smaller generator or power source but been wary of climbing on the roof and modifying the AC? This week we speak with the company's founder plus RV electricity guru Mike Sokol with the first look at a new device that eliminates going on the RV roof altogether. This game-changing RV gadget could also help you...

20,000 miles on the road with our Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s 30.05.2024

After 20,000 miles on the road we look back on some of the adventures - and misadventures - that we've had in our Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. From incredible adventures to some serious mishaps - highlights and joys that we've had across this incredible land.   Join us as we celebrate this milestone and recap some of these adventures.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or where...

Avoid troubles on the road 23.05.2024

How do you avoid breakdowns and travel more StessLess? What can you do to prevent trouble with travel? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share some tips to keep on trucking without tribulations and enjoy the journey more. We also have an easy recipe that is a crowd pleaser and one of the most unusual RVs we've ever seen.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or...

Catching up with the FMCA - new is the name of the game 16.05.2024

Are you familiar with the FMCA, the Family Motor Coach Association? Did you know they have a number of new programs to make a membership more affordable and more accessible? They also have new ways for RVers to connect with the each other and to the internet.   This organization has been around a long time but there are a lot of new things that make being part of the FMCA a great idea for RVers of...

Choosing a portable power station or solar generator 09.05.2024

How do you choose the right portable power station or solar generator? What kind of things do you need to know so you don't spend too much or get a lemon? This week's StressLess Camping RV podcast is all about portable power stations and how to find just the right one for your RV adventure.   We also share a keto-friendly recipe for a flat bread substitute and share the first RV we've ever reviewe...

Creating a new campground for traveling entrepreneurs 02.05.2024

Scott and Taylor have been working on a new kind of campground that's perfect for those who work or learn from the road. Starting with an old school building this enterprising couple share the joys, journey and the jams they've had in creating a campground from scratch. Have you always wanted to own a campground? This is a great episode to check out.   We also have updates on our B&W Continuum hit...

Live from the Texas Rockwood-Flagstaff RV rally 25.04.2024

This week's StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Rockwood Mini Lite - Flagstaff Micro Lite rally in Texas. A terrific group of new friends join us on this week's podcast episode and have some tips and ideas for how to make your RV adventure more fun, funny and safe.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://w...

Tips to stay out of the ER and camp StressLess with Dr. Mike 18.04.2024

Our guest on this week's StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast is our friend Dr. Mike who spent years as an ER doctor. He's got some great trips for planning to stay safe on the road from pre-trip planning to things to do during your adventure.   We've also got one of the best new RV campgrounds we've ever been to, a easy crowd-pleasing recipe plus a new RV that's ready for Starlink. You can fi...

Some of our favorite regional foods and the places to get them 11.04.2024

What's your favorite regional food? Do you have a type of cuisine that you love that you can only find in one area? On this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast we look back at some of our favorite - and least favorite - regional dishes and the places we've been that have them. From fantastic to flavorful to forgettable we recount the things we've eaten and the places you might want to visit to ge...

Small towns, amazing finds and hidden gems with best-selling author Nick Russell 04.04.2024

This week's StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast brings back bestselling author Nick Russel who shares some of his best tips for finding adventure in small towns and seeking out the back roads and hidden highways in America. Nick has written several guide books and given seminars on the subject and is always an interesting guest. Then we mosey on over to Texas where we find a huge model train...

Testing RV holding tank treatments 28.03.2024

What is the best holding tank treatment? We speak with Joshua Sheehan from RV Gear and Far about the test he did with a variety of black tank treatments. In fact there was a clear winner in his test. You could also say Joshua figured out who's number one in the business of number two. We've got another great recipe shared by a listener and much more. We also speak with Matt Foxcroft from Matt's RV...

Speaking with the Escapees RV Club 21.03.2024

Who is the Escapees RV Club and is this a membership you should have? We speak with Kerensa Durr to learn about the reasons you might want to become an Escapee member. There is a lot of value in a very affordable membership.   We also talk about a new RV that's very different and enjoy a slice of really delicious no-bake pie that you can make in your RV! You can find this week's podcast at our hom...

Restoring vintage trailers with Vintage Trailer Supply 14.03.2024

What does it take to keep vintage trailers running smoothly and looking good? We speak with Steve Hingtgen from Vintage Trailer Supply about how they've been able to keep, and even reproduce, some incredible pieces to keep vintage trailers looking and running beautifully.   Do you love vintage RVs? Do you own one or aspire to own one? Steve is a great resource and we think you'll enjoy this episod...

Getting your RV ready for camping season with Dustin from Cal RV Specialists 07.03.2024

What are the important things to do to get your RV ready for camping season? We speak with Dustin Simpson from Cal RV Specialists to find out how to avoid pitfalls and enjoy a season of StressLess Camping. Dustin's got some great tips and advice including some thing you may not have thought of.   We also talk about RV frame flex, hiking in the Jemez Mountains, a great RV breakfast recipe and an RV...

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