We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
How to protect you and your RV. Includes RV and personal safety, fire safety and even food safety. Tips, tricks and hacks to be safe in your RV.
Tire safety is very important and tire issues are surprisingly common in RVs for a lot of reasons. We have a number of resources on tire safety.
Our podcast episode about RV tire safety - listen now
Our podcast episode with Ron Heneger of Goodyear trailer tires - listen now
Review of an affordable tire pressure monitor
Do you need an RV tire changing kit? We think so and here’s the story.
If things do go badly having a bug out bucket can save you while you’re on the road - bug out bucket story
There are a lot of safety items to consider when you’re out on the road. Here are some safety articles and podcasts for you:
Don’t be alone when you’re out there alone - staying in touch and avoiding unsafe situations in your RV - read more
RV Safety - protecting you and your stuff on the road with former peace officer Ginny Cravens - listen now
RV weight safety - a podcast episode with an RV weight safety expert with years of experience - listen now
RV Gas Stop - a safety device to help eliminate gas leaks in your RV - read the story
Should you tow with your propane-electric refrigerator running - we have the answer from experts on this popular debate - read the story
Are electric space heaters safe to use in your RV - read the story
Fire is one of the biggest threats to your safety in an RV. Here are some tips to help you:
RV fire safety - we have an article that details RV fire safety - get the story
We have two podcast episode with Fire Chief Todd Mullane:
Talking campfire safety - our campfire safety podcast - listen now
We have tips to protect your health in a variety of forms:
RV disaster preparedness - an RV can be a great asset, especially if you live where disaster can strike - get the story
Can you use a CPAP machine while boondocking in your RV - read the story
Sanitizing your RV fresh water tank for your safety - read the story
RV food safety - as former owners of a commercial kitchen we share these food safety tips - listen now
Bear safety - we speak with noted bear expert Steve Searles about bear safety - listen now