We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
Whether you’re looking for parts for your RV, nifty add-ons or gadgets we spoke with Tanya from Lippert about having parts available to repair, replace or upgrade your RV. We also talk RV tech you can add. Plus we have the best Class B RV we’ve seen and even have our own nifty gadget.
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.
We learn how Winnebago has really stepped up their innovation game in the Towables market with things like the Hike 100 and Winnebago Micro Minnie FLX, speaking with Adam Christoffersen. Winnebago has raised the bar in towable tech and we also learn how the company has been able to maintain in challenging times. Then we’ve got an RV-friendly sauna and share a delicious creamy taco soup recipe.
We speak with Lauren from Leave No Trace who shares that organization’s seven tips for leaving no trace. Then we talk about the groundbreaking Airstream eStream, the electric trailer from the storied RV company. Our RV gadget will help you get water when boondocking and we’ve got some fun from our weekly poll.
Round table discussion with various content creators at the 2022 Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show speaking about the RV industry and some of the challenges it faces in relation to users. It was an interesting discussion with a diverse group of creators who shared some interesting tips and tricks for RVers.
We speak with Anthony Nalli, Executive Producer of The RVers and Courtni Armstrong, The Flipping Nomad live from the midway at the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show. Further, Anthony is the drummer in the band Wicked Truth and we even have the best van build we’ve seen plus some cool must-have gadgets. The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure and RV lifestyle.
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.
We speak with Adam Hoffmann who, with his wife, travels with full time and works with people to help them start and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adam has some great tips to start living more healthy whether you’re traveling or staying home. Then Tony talks about the best and worst RVs from the hundreds of reviews he’s written this year.
This week’s podcast has several guests talking about their favorite desserts to make and enjoy while camping from simple to spectacular. Whether you make these over the campfire or at home or in the RV oven, these are crowd pleasers for campers young and old.
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.
The Airstream mystique is real with owners passionate about their Airstream trailers, whether vintage or modern. What’s the appeal of these iconic trailers? We speak with Rich Luhr from Airstream Life Magazine who talks about the history and the trends and what’s happening with Airstream sales now. Plus we take a look at a couple of new Airstream trailers and even shop the Airstream Life store. It’s an Airstream-a-palooza!
This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share our holiday RVer gift giving guide with tips, tricks and items you can gift your favorite RVer, or yourself, from simple and affordable to large and elaborate. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.
Our annual Thanksgiving podcast special with recipes and safety tips from the family for successfully cooking a turkey at the campsite, from doing so off-grid to smoking or even traditionally roasting - even in an RV.
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.
Print is back in a big way and we speak with the publishers of three RV-related magazines about why so many people are turning back to print magazines and loving the experience. We also visit Prescott, Arizona for some real camping surprises and Peggy shares a gadget she found that we’ve both been loving.
We visit 13 haunted places to camp in our annual Halloween podcast episode. From ghosts to werewolves, spirits and scary sounds these spine-chilling places might have you packing up camp and running for home…or they might be just the places you’ll want to haunt soon. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.
