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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.
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.
We share our own ideas, tips and thoughts about staying StressLess - sometimes turning a stressful situation into StressLess Camping. This is really the core of our whole way of doing things and we hope there are lessons from our own camping experiences that can help you.
Is your RV properly insured? Are you properly covered for damages, theft, and even personal liability? We speak with Jackie Richardson from RV insurance specialist FCIS insurance who talks policies, companies and what you should do to make sure your RV is covered correctly. Then we tell about our own insurance claim and even check out your favorite places to camp.
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.
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.
RV weight is a critical factor in RV safety and we speak with industry expert Steve Kass who has weighed thousands of RVs. He’s got some great tips and also some funny stories to share. Then we review an RV gadget that can help you with your RV’s weight. Finally, a new feature, RV of the week plus a trip to El Segundo, California.
We talk to Brian Hills from Solar Advantage who has created a business out of creating complete solar packages for RVers that are plug-and-play and customized for each use.
We learn what it takes to create the Ultimate Route 66 Guide App from the man who did, Scott McCoy. This app was indispensable on our trip and we have a few announcements about new features, too. Then we visit Thermopolis, Wyoming - a great destination you might not have on your radar. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.
Do you love to find unusual roadside architecture, giant fiberglass people, crazy signage and vintage style when you travel? We speak with Debra Jane Seltzer from Roadside Architecture who has amassed over 60,000 images on her website and travels to grow the collection. Then we speak with veteran Chad Ireland who has invented the Campfire Canopy, a shelter designed to accommodate your campfire.
We speak with Ron Henegar from GoodYear tires about tire safety, tire maintenance, tire construction and even the GoodYear Blimp! We also explore the Arizona desert to find out what exactly is The Thing? The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly journey into the RV life with tips, tricks, discounts and hacks for RV enthusiasts and dreamers.
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, the sequel.
Towing is a common question and this week’s podcast is all about towing and towing safety. We speak with Oren Kern about towing and tips for knowing what you can safely tow. We also decipher all the points of information you’ll need to determine if you can tow safely. Can you really safely tow the trailer of your dreams? We have the answer this week on the StressLess Camping podcast.
We speak with Steve Searles, the Bear Whisperer, about safety around wild animals including bears. Steve has some great tips for staying safe while enjoying StressLess Camping. We also have ten common mistakes made by new RVers and how to avoid them.
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 spend time with Mark and Rebecca Ferrell who spent many years on the road running a business from their 34’ fifth wheel, the Dreamer. We also talk about our visit to Mammoth Lakes, CA during the Covid times and what’s open and what isn’t.
We have the privilege of speaking with the RV Wingman, Alan Warren, learning more about his views and take on the RV industry. Alan is the host of The RV Show USA, the most widely-distributed radio show about the RV realm. Alan tells the good and the bad and is also the owner of the Big Chief RV Resort.
Then we share reasons why you may hate RVing and how you can turn the Great American RV Adventure into a StressLess Camping experience.
We talk about unique, groundbreaking RVs that really stand out in history. These stand-out RVs may surprise you with their innovation and ideas. Then we also share eight tips for RV travel with pets.
We speak with Annie Toro-Lopez from Rolling Home Stays about how RVers and farmers can work together to enjoy a great farm stay. This also provides the potential for RVers to learn farming while helping out a farmer. We also speak about 10 ways to make sure we don’t lose the ability to overnight at Walmarts and other short-term places and even take a look at the first fully automated campground. A website, podcast and RV event calendar dedicated to turning the great American RV adventure into a StressLess Camping experience™