StressLess Camping RV podcast

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...

The Border Hookups travels north America playing great music and sharing great adventures with their audience and we sat down with them to hear about their fun adventure. Then we look at a game changing RV gadget and even visit a Tiny House to see what all the fuss is about. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episode 169. The Stress...

RV weight safety and wheel position weighing can mean safe travels and Jeff Gaston tours the country weighing RVs and joined us from MY RV School. An overweight RV can experience significant failure and Jeff tells how to be a safer traveler. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episode 168. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great...

Jeff Gaston tours the country teaching RV fire safety and fire suppression and joined us from MY RV School to share some of the things he teaches to keep you fire safe in your RV. Plus he talks about fire suppression and even how to escape a fire. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episode 167. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a...

We have tips and ideas for driving or towing your RV in the mountains and safely navigating even steep grades. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episode 166. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure and RV lifestyle.  

Going to an RV convention is a lot of fun - the people, the RVs but the gadgets are our favorite. Between last week's FROG rally and this week's FMCA Convention we came across some must-have gadgets that we had to have. So this week we tell you about those so we can write them off on our taxes.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is e...

How is your RV made? How can you better maintain it? We spent a week touring plants the make RV components and then concluded that with a day of RV Owners School. Lippert components makes a huge number of parts in your RV and we find out how they're made, how well they're made and then how to maintain these systems.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLes...

Ben Miller and Stacy Johnson from ABC Upfitters share a demonstration model of MasterVolt systems available in some 2023 models and also available to upfit into existing RVs. Solar and lithium power packages are becoming more popular and ABC Upfitters can help you get the power package that is right for your RV and your camping style. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the...

Fire safety is critical for RVers and we talk to a revolutionary fire extinguisher company that makes a unique new product that could save your life. While many fire extinguishers expire or stop working altogether, these have no lifetime limitations and are small and very convenient. We also have a revolutionary solar and battery system that we've been testing in our RV and even take some time to...

Your safety as an RVer is part of what StressLess Camping is all about. On this podcast episode   we learn about GasStop, a propane safety device we use which prevents gas flow if there is a leak in the system. It also helps you test your propane system easily and safely and is something we feel is worth having.   We also share Tony's innovative way to improve cell and internet coverage on the roa...

This week we learn about an RV owners school taught by the people who make the parts that go in our RVs. This is a great opportunity for any RVer of any skill level to learn more about the systems in their RV and how to have the most StressLess Camping experience. Then we test the best bike rack we've seen for eBikes and even examine a unique new fifth wheel. Show notes, links and more can be foun...

Driven to Wonder author Michael Boyink shares his stories, tips and thoughts about spending eight years on the road with his family. He talks about starting and ending the journey and even how he redefined worship on the road. Further, as introverts, he speaks to finding community on the road. The book is a compendium of over 100 adventures with beautiful pictures and is an enjoyable read. We also...

We look back on three years of the StressLess Camping Podcast and what inspired us to start this podcast. What were the ideas and thoughts behind StressLess Camping? Who are we and what makes us RV industry veterans? Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com This is episode 158. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone want...