We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
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With California’s impending generator ban what can you do if you still need clean, safe power for your RV? This week our RV podcast guest is Jonathan Schloo who has invented a gadget that lets you tap into your vehicle to provide power for your RV or even devices in your home. This is a unique solution that really makes sense and we have the full story.
More handy fun gifts for the RVers. 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.
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.
Keystone RV is setting bench marks with their Innovation Labs and we speak with Colin Decant, GM of Montana, about the Innovation Labs and other reasons we are big fans of Keystone RVs. We also do train spotting in Tehachapi, California and talk about a nifty new rug we got that keeps the sand out of our RV.
We share 10 more tips and tricks for visiting an RV show or RV shopping. This goes along with our video on 23 RV show tips, our video with Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's RV on new RV shopping and our RV show calendar plus don't forget our podcast episode about RV towing. We also talk about some new RV technologies including all-electric trailers that can drive!
We speak with Lawrence and Lilly Gunther who have a podcast about the outdoor lifestyle for individuals who are sight-impaired. But Lawrence is also a TV show host, pro angler, sailor, RVer and just a great guy who also helps others get and train guide dogs. Then we look at a really interesting study by Airstream about aerodynamics and finally we look ahead to our visit to the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and Travel show.
This week we talk about activities to do when camping over Christmas. Then we've got some RV shopping info and a great gadget to keep you warm. Lastly we have tips to keep rodents out of your RV over the winter.
We speak with Shane Wilson from ScaleTrains about his epic road trip visiting model railroaders and his plans for visiting all 50 states. Plus we visit the Oregon coast and have a great gadget as well plus a peek at a new high-tech boondocking trailer.
Things are changing on the RV refrigerator front and we’ve got the latest info the newest technology in RV refrigerators and we’ve got Josh, the RV Nerd, from Haylett RV in Coldwater Michican to talk the advantages of the new systems and challenges with existing choices. There are some great new choices you should know about and we’ve got the info. Plus we also share info from Camp California on seven tips for leave-no-trace camping.
We talk about taking care of the appearance of your RV with detailer Eric Golubic from Clearview Products who’s got great ideas for maintaining the finish of your RV. Then we compare our lists of must-have things for our own StressLess Camping experience and even have a tip for your RV stove.
We speak with best selling author, speaker, RVer, traveler and cool guy Nick Russell about traveling, writing books on the road, his blog, his books including "The Frugal RVer," "Overlooked Arizona," "Overlooked Florida," "Meandering Down the Highway," "Highway History and Backroad Mystery," the Big Lake Series, the John Lee Quarrels series and more.
Some of the spookiest stories from around the campfire told by hosts Peggy and Tony Barthel. These great campfire stories are new and old and are sure to give you chills on this Halloween episode, our first.
Are you spooked by boondocking? Does the thought of camping totally off grid haunt you with fear? Tony and Peggy talk about their favorite type of camping - boondocking.
Plus we also take a side trip to Big Bear Lake, CA.
Peggy and Tony talk about two different educational opportunities - the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) and Full-Time Freedom Week.
