StressLess Camping RV podcast

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...

How do you successfully treat your RV black tank? Are there ways to keep things from smelling and should you use a gray tank treatment? What about the fresh water tank? Is it possible to keep your tank sensors working properly? We speak with Jeremy King from Thetford about the science behind holding tank treatments and what you need to know. Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home...

On this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast we talk about choosing a domicile state for full-time RVers and what it takes, the challenges, some of the benefits and why we chose South Dakota. What's the best state to claim for RV domicile? What do you need to change your state and why would you want to change your domicile state as a full-time RVer? What about mail? Health and vehicle insurance?  ...

Travel trailer hitching tips. Be safe and secure and easily hitch and unhitch your travel trailer's weight distribution hitch with these helpful ideas. Do you really need a weight distribution hitch in the first place? We have the answers. Plus a new safety gadget we got that we really like.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLessCamping.com   The Stress...

Ticks! One camper's story of being bitten by ticks, contracting Lyme disease and what his personal story of recovery looked like. Great information for any RVer on how to avoid ticks, what to do if you encounter one and even how one camper recovered from Lyme disease.   We also share about our new weight distribution hitch and why we like it better than what many people buy.   And we visit a museu...

Is your data secure on the road? How you do avoid losing your most important files and information and how can you prevent being hacked? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get our geek on and share tips and ideas for keeping your most precious information secure.   We also have one of the best gadgets we've ever reviewed - definitely a must have item for anyone with a travel trailer...

We share a tour of our new trailer, a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. On this podcast episode we tell why we bought this particular trailer and some of the unique features of this model along with some prototype pieces we're trying out from various companies. Then we visit an Amish dairy by buggy.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLess Camping.com This is epi...

Author, hiker, boondocker and adventurer John Soares has written a number of books on boondocking, travel, hiking, adventuring and more and we get the low down and some great tips in this week's podcast interview. We also have potentially the most innovative RV layout we've seen, a ridiculously named great gadget and bask in the increasing darkness of the lunar eclipse.   Notes, comments, links an...

Your RV's fresh water system explained in simple terms to help you camp in campground and get water while boondocking. Can I drink my RV's water? How do I get a hot shower? Do I need a pressure regulator or water filter? Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web at StressLess Camping.com This is episode 150.   You can find all the details here .  The StressLess Camping RV...

Roadside assistance is becoming a challenge for RVers and not all plans are created equally. We speak with a major provider of plans and learn which is the best and why. What are some of the things you should know about roadside assistance and will your plan leave you stranded and what are things you might not know?

This week on the StressLess Camping Podcast we speak with two of the co-founders of an innovative new RV company that is building a better RV that's ready for adventure. We also have a cool camping cook top and a nifty RV from Germany, too. Oh, and don't forget the lady who fell in the toilet and how that happened. The StressLess Camping podcast can be found wherever you get podcasts or at our hom...

Bunkhouse RVs - more than just more sleeping we have some merits, challenges and unique ideas along with great listener tips for why a bunkhouse might be a great choice. Then we look at a way to contain Tony's toilet review from last week and share some reasons you shared about your campground neighbors being jerks.   Notes, comments, links and more can be found on our home on the web - this is ep...

Susan Smith, co-founder of The Dyrt, shares details on the app she created which is the most popular way to find camping of all kinds including boondocking, campgrounds and more. Susan shares how you can plan trips and find hidden gems with The Dyrt with over 4 million campgrounds, reviews and photos. We also talk about a very controversial gadget and take a look at one of the most interesting new...