StressLess Camping RV podcast

Music festivals are fun and even more so for campers and RVers and our guest, Jeff Bar, comes to us from RoadTripMojo where he covers music festivals and other fun group events. Jeff shares tips and tricks for finding and loving these celebrations and there truly is something for everyone.   Then we look at the future of Airstream as interpreted by Porsche and our gadget is something that might he...

Have you dreamt of renovating your RV? Do you have visions of making changes, but are concerned about how it affects the value? What can you do to glamp up your RV and have it reflect your style? Shi DelGrosso is an expert in this field and has made over RVs with unique and beautiful style. She has also helped others realize their style vision.   Speaking of style, we have one of the most unique R...

Author, podcaster and camper Jeremy Puglisi on his fifth book, Where Should We Camp Next: National Parks , details ideas for finding great places in and around the national parks, some of which are hidden gems with plentiful camping. Learn some of Jeremy's ideas on finding places to camp.   We also have a new RV that's great for camping and overlanding but is also a great work truck. This new rig...

Spot2Nite is a resource that lets you book campgrounds and RV spots quickly and easily. We speak with Terry Broussard about how his company can get you a spot tonight or help with reservations down the road. Terry also explains some nice integrations his company is working on. We also have a very important tech tip for all RV owners plus a great very inexpensive safety device. You can find this we...

The best way to love the RV life is to learn as much as possible and this week's podcast guest shares information about Campnation Expo, a hands-on learning event for RVers. This annual multi-day event offers expert learning opportunities. Learn how you can learn more about RV repair and maintenance and even insider decorating tips for modern and vintage RVs. You can find this week's podcast at ou...

On this week's RV and travel podcast we look at a study that predicts that campgrounds will be fuller than ever. Then we let Peggy loose on ways she has found to beat the "no vacancy" sign. We also share an interesting letter from a reader in the RV industry plus look at a new RV with the best kitchen we may have seen in an RV. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever yo...

We speak with listener Ingall who has a great way to stay at the national parks and other places while helping make them better places at the same time. It can be difficult to get in to these places but his hack is a great way to get in sooner and stay longer. Ingall also shares how he travels in a beautiful 1966 Airstream Caravel travel trailer which he's taken to some incredible places.   We've...

Today we share the information about our own 2023 Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S with the optional Power Package. Why did we choose this trailer over all the options available to us? We have highlights and details in today's Honest RV Review at StressLess Camping. We are coming to you from Quartzsite, Arizona where we're at the cusp of the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. We're really looking fo...

Can you RV generator free? Does California's forthcoming ban on generators mean the end of RVing as we know it, or is it really no big deal? We have tips, tricks and our own experience camping without a generator. We come to you from the FMCA Western Regional rally this week and have some exciting plans and opportunities over the next few weeks. We also don't want to forget our new Lectric XP 3.0...

What kind of RV and camping adventures are you planning for the new year? How are you planning those? Our guest, Blair Honey from The Camp Life, has a calendar we love for planning and enjoying the National Parks. But he also has some great tips to stay safe while doing so. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping...

This week's RV podcast features Michael Anderson who founded Traveling Gatherings, a website to help you find and share great community festivals, gatherings, shows and more. We love community festivals so this is right up our alley.   Then we head to Joshua Tree for a visit. There's also our fondue recipe, an unusual home-made trailer as well as a unique aerodynamic trailer and much more.   You c...

Our annual Christmas special with a holiday rhyme about our journey across this great land with gift in tow.

We speak with Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott from Girl Camper who have a bunch of nifty holiday goodies including locally-crafted and hand-made gift ideas just in time for the holidays. We always enjoy spending time with these wonderful ladies and we hope you do too - plus there's some great gift inspirations that you can create yourself and others that support local artisans. Nice! The StressLe...

We're back with another list of some small, affordable and fun things you can give to your favorite RVer - especially if that's yourself! We also have news about the future of towable RVs and some incredible developments that are being made. We also have a nifty water filter that's so small it'll fit in your cup holder - but works like a champ.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the...

We have a collection of great reads by and for RVers. The authors we spoke with are RVers who also happen to be authors and have some great reads. From mysteries to tips to recipes to ways to save money, this is a great collection of books and their authors.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0...

Once again we head to the campfire with friends and family to share some recipes that could be great for Thanksgiving as well as holidays and just camping. We've got three guests with some terrific, easy camping recipes that will make camping even more delicious.   You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podc...

Shopping for nifty gadgets that make your RV experience more StressLess is its own challenge and we speak with Eric and Tami Johnson from TechnoRV which carefully vets some of the best products RVers will want. We look at some of their favorite must-have RV gadgets that can save you time, money and even make your pets safer just in time for Black Friday. Notes, links and more can be found at our h...

In this podcast episode we look at some of the best safety gear for RVers and have these 11 must have items for RV safety. You can use this list to setup holiday gift list or just a checklist for your own safe travels with your RV. We also things we saw while traveling through Roswell, New Mexico including the International UFO Museum. Notes, references and more can be found on our home on the web...

As colder temps draw near have some tips abut using a space heater in a camper. And then, we speak with Scott & Taylor about what it takes to build a campground from scratch and how they have plans to bring new ideas and smarter features to what they're working on. We got to stay at their campground and their vision is exciting!   Notes, links and details can be found on our home on the web here:...

This year's fourth annual Halloween podcast episode where we share some spooky stories from around the campfire. From ghosts to werewolves, spirits and scary sounds these spine-chilling tales might have you packing up camp and running for home…or they might be just the places you'll want to haunt soon. Notes, links and more can be found at our home on the web at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/p...

RVing with kids can be a daunting challenge - they tend to get bored easily and are always looking for something new to challenge their minds. We recently camped with Kimberly Crossland who impressed all the parents with her unique tips for keeping the younger travelers engaged and informed. Kimberly shares tips for how camping with kids can absolutely be StressLess Camping! We also have some anno...

RVers face particular challenges when it comes to medical insurance overage and we speak with a full-time RVer whose company specializes in medical insurance for RVers. Did you know your coverage might force you to return to the place where you call home for coverage?   Then we change lanes and talk about pellet grills and barbecue. Our guest is also a Kansas City barbecue judge so we've got some...

The StressLess Camping RV podcast is coming to you from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta where we speak with a balloon pilot who is also travels in a vintage RV as well as a member of the ground crew who is a full-time RVer. The Balloon Fiesta is a huge RV boondocking event that also features hot air balloons. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at https://www.stressl...

Learn to build your adventure habit and be an untourist with Ordinary Sherpa founder Heidi Dusek. She has literally written the book on family adventures and Heidi talks about ways you can have an adventure near or far. You can also plan your adventures around favorite things like ice cream. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episod...