StressLess Camping RV podcast
by Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel
Get the most out of your RV while saving money and enjoying StressLess Camping with our weekly RV and travel podcast. You'll get tips, tricks and fun and unusual destinations plus information from RV industry insiders Peggy and Tony Barthel. We've also got our weekly RV review and more.
Episodes
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Haunted Route 66: Ghost Stories, Paranormal Encounters and Creepy Roadside Legends - RV podcast episode 383
Explore the haunted side of Historic Route 66 in this spooky podcast featuring ghost stories, paranormal encounters, haunted motels, eerie roadside attractions, and mysterious legends from America's Mother Road. Gather up a beverage, a snack, and a brave friend and learn about the places where…
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Missouri and Kansas on Route 66 - Episode 382
This week we share our adventures through Missouri and Kansas, visiting large furniture, movie inspirations, and great food stops along the Mother Road. We start this episode crossing the Mississippi River into St Louis Missouri, and making our way south and west through Kansas. We hope you enjoy...
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Greetings from Route 66 - Chicago to Missouri - RV podcast 381
This week we share details of our first week touring Route 66 starting in Chicago and working our way toward Missouri. From drive ins to diners to dives to service stations and plenty of neon we recommend you join us here virtually so you can plan your own Route 66 adventure. We have this week's...
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Exploring RV Tech of Tomorrow - Today - RV podcast episode 380
What is the RV industry doing to make our lives easier, more relaxed and make our camping StressLess? We got to spend a week looking at the newest, most innovative and really unique new products and processes. There's actually a lot that will make our RVing lives better and we can't wait to get...
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RV Gadget Catch-Up - RV Podcast Episode 379
Discover the latest RV gadgets that can make camping, traveling, and life on the road easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this podcast, we take a look at some of the new RV gadgets worth considering, what they actually do, and how they can improve your RV experience. Whether you're a full-time...
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Fall into RV Maintenance - Episode 378
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we talk about Fall maintenance and shaking off a summer of fun. Whether you're going to winterize and store your rig or just plan to keep on camping on, these easy tips are a great stop on your road to StressLess Camping. You can find this week's...
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What's new at Rockwood-Flagstaff for 2027 - RV podcast 377
This week we get to speak with Duane Yoder, the Operations Manager for Rockwood and Flagstaff. Duane tells us about some improvements in the RV industry that Rockwood and Flagstaff have implemented. Some are visible, some are more "behind the scenes," and they all help new owners of these travel...
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A smarter way to find RV service - Episode 376
833-FIXED-RV is a new automated telephone number to help you find qualified RV repair professionals wherever you are. This free system puts you in touch with techs easily by reaching out with your questions on your behalf. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you...
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When is a campground rule more of a suggestion? - Episode 375
When is a rule not a rule? When is vital camping gear not vital? This week we are pleased to be joined by Tony and Tina from TNT RVing to talk a little bit more about campground rules, and opine about gear and gadgets that some people think are vital and other people think are a waste of precious...
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Campground Etiquette - RV podcast episode 374
We are camped long-term - well, long term for us anyway at at campground. We are going to talk about the rules of etiquette for campgrounds. Luckily, we haven't seen any bad campers where we are, but we have seen them in our travels. Sometimes its just a matter of realizing there are rules, and...
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A day in the life of an RV rally - RV Podcast Episode 373
This week we are doing something a little bit different - we want to show you our experience at a rally. Specifically, the Forest River Owners Group - or FROG - rally. Come along with us and see what the first few days of the rally looks like from our perspective! You can find this week's podcast...
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More RV kitchen hints and hacks - Episode 372
We've driven hundreds of miles, but inside the Mini Lite we're right where we were last week! This week we are back in the kitchen, for more tips for cooking and organizing in a small RV kitchen. Last week we did some cooking, and missed the chance to tell you about storing, organize, and…
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RV kitchen hints and hacks - Episode 371
This week we have tips for cooking and organizing in a small RV kitchen. Make dinner with me as we show some tools and techniques that help us with kitchen management. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts:...
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Planning RV Adventures with Friends - RV podcast 370
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we share our tips on planning trips with friends. Whether a rally, a road trip, or a rowdy night away, we love to camp and travel with others. How do we make it happen? Join us and we'll share our tips. Tony updated our security and convenience with...
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The StressLess dozen small high-quality travel trailers for 2027 - Episode 369
What are the best brands of small travel trailers? Who makes the highest-quality trailers in a smaller and more easily towable size? Today we have our 12 favorite high-quality compact trailers for 2027. The StressLess Dozen? Tony railroaded our brother in law Kerry into a tour of the garage of a...
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Celebrating Eight Years of StressLess Camping - Podcast Episode 368
What do they mean by StressLess Camping? This week we look back as we embark on year 8 of the StressLess Camping RV podcast with an explanation of who we are and what StressLess Camping is all about. Plus we have a song that a follower shared with us and - it's fantastic. You can find this week's...
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A Dog's Eye View of the RV Lifestyle - Episode 367
RV podcaster Kenny Phillips shares Belle's RV Adventures, the first of his books from his pooch's perspective on traveling and seeing this wonderful land. We also hear about a gadget that'll help you park and move your travel trailer or fifth wheel with pushbutton ease. You can find this week's...
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When an RVer travels by Train - RV podcast 366
What happens when an RVer travels without an RV? Although we are really accustomed to our travel trailer, Tony traveled by Amtrak for a job in Indiana. Did he like it? Would he do it again? Let's find out what this RVer thinks about traveling without his RV! While he was away he saw RVs. Lots of...
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What's in our cab? Essentials for StressLess Roadtrips - RV Podcast 365
What's in our cab when we are on a road trip? In Episode 365 of the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we show you all the essentials we want handy in the cab of the truck, when we are on a road trip. Come along for a well-stocked ride with us! We have a new gadget, courtesy of ABC Upfitters. You can...
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Coleman-Mach - inventing and improving the RV AC - podcast 364
Last week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we shared our experience with a new, efficient and powerful AC from Coleman-Mach and this week we go behind the scenes to see how RV air conditioners are made in the U.S.A. and learn the history behind Coleman-Mach with Rob Leach, Division President....
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Quiet powerful and efficient RV AC - RV podcast 363
Do you hate your RV's air conditioner? Is it loud, noisy and not very efficient? We got to try a brand new RV air conditioner that's easy to install, powerful and so efficient we can run it on battery power! And it's from the company that invented the RV air conditioner! You can find this week's...
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Celebrating more kooky and kool with Roadside America - RV podcast 362
It seems you all love traveling to find the roadside ridiculous as much as we do! This week we share the rest of our conversation with Doug Kirby, co-founder of Roadside America, and learn how it started and what it takes to keep up with America's funniest finds. Are electric RVs the wave of the...
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Celebrating kooky and kool with Roadside America - RV podcast 361
Do you love the wacky, wild, weird and wonderful? Do you seek the strange when traveling? We do too, and Roadside America has been a great way to feed our funny fanaticism. This week we speak with Doug Kirby, co-founder of Roadside America, and learn how it started and what it takes to keep up…
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RV rentals - would you? RV - podcast 360
Have you ever wanted to rent an RV? Have you ever wanted to rent your RV? Is your RV just sitting there when it could be making money? What if you could rent other RVs as a business? This week we talk with Garr Russell from Fireside RV Rentals who works with local RV owners to rent RVs across the...
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KOA - stats and stays - RV podcast 359
You probably already know KOA but did you know they actually have an annual study that tells what campers are doing now and planning tomorrow? We see what they have to say and also share our experience glamping - which is apparently a big thing now. Plus we also share our favorite KOA so far. We...
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See before you stay - updates to Campground Views - RV podcast 358
Don't get caught in a site that your RV doesn't fit. Don't camp where the tree coverage doesn't suit your needs. Know before you go with Campground Views. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast, we welcome back Mark Koep from Campground Views. Mark tells us about some exciting new updated...
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Make your RV shine again - RV podcast 357
s your RV a dirty bird? Does it look dull and have those famous black streaks from spending winter in storage? What do you do to take care of the roof to keep it clean and protected? This week we welcome back entrepreneur Matt Foxcroft who shares his new Liquishine RV cleaning products designed…
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Tanks but no tanks - RV holding tank tips - RV podcast 356
We have helpful information about the care and maintenance of your RV tanks, including fresh water, grey waste, and black waste tanks. We bring Matt from Liquified on to share some of his insights - and the best black tank story ever! We also have an RV gadget that's totally brightened up our...
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The straight poop on RV toilets - the good, the bad and the stinky | RV podcast 355
Let's talk RV toilets! This week we learn about dry flush toilets, comfortable RV toilets, bidets, best practices and more. We're flushed with information about ways to go when you're on the go an even have an interview with a friend who just replaced their RV toilet with a dry flush model. There...
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Learning Through Experience - The Journey of RV Renovation- RV podcast 35
The RV industry is listening and, this week, we speak with Susan Carpenter from the RV Women's Alliance where they are working together to take an RV from Chassis to Classy. We also have another portable power station plus our RV of the week is definitely built differently plus we visit a…
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Preventing RV Fire Disasters - RV podcast 353
There is no such thing as too much fire safety. That's why we asked Chuck Thompson from eFire USA to join us for this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. EFire USA provides fire suppression systems like we have never seen before. We got to check out a preproduction sample of a new RV, and Tony…
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Learning about Loves Travel Stops - RV Podcast 352
You're going to Love this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast - in fact you might think it's a total gas. This week we were fortunate to speak with Jim Wheeler from Love's - known for truck stops, fuel stations and now RV stays too! We learn how Love's is making their stops more RV-friendly with...
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Getting Prescriptions on the Road - RV podcast 351
Have you ever had trouble refilling a prescription when on a road trip? This week, we are speaking to Shane and Steve from Refill Genie who introduce a stressless way to get a prescription refilled, using just your computer and a pharmacy near your location. Plus, we visited a lot of Goofy USA...
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Healing through Camping - The Care Camps Foundation - podcast 350
Long-time KOA campers may recall seeing information about Care Camps. While KOA still greatly supports Care Camps, they no longer felt they could adequately manage them and that's where Care Camps Foundation comes in. This week we learn how Care Camps Foundation supports children with cancer, by...
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Route 66 from Homolovi to Home-a-lovie - podcast 349
Route 66 through Arizona and New Mexico offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting. We share our experience celebrating the centennial of Route 66 through Arizona and New Mexico in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We drove from Homolovi...
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Route 66 from Kingman Homolovi State Park - podcast 348
Route 66 through Arizona offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting, including the longest remaining unbroken stretch of original Route 66. We share our experience celebrating the centennial of Route 66 in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast....
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Route 66 from Barstow to Kingman - podcast 347
Route 66 from Barstow, California to Kingman, Arizona offers a lot of interesting history, sights, people and places that are well worth visiting and we share our experience with them in this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. We cover things like the Bagdad Cafe, Mrs. Orcutt's Driveway, Amboy...
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RVing Route 66 from Santa Monica to Barstow - podcast 346
Join us on our Route 66 adventure! This week we traveled the mother road from Santa Monica pier to the Barstow area. We hope you enjoy our photos, videos, and memories as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66! You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting...
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Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 - podcast 345
Happy Birthday, Route 66! We speak with Bill Thomas from the Route Centennial Project about some of the best activities and must-see events happening to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Route 66. From insider tips to must-see events Bill is the go-to guy for tips and tricks to get your kicks...
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Making the most of the Quartzsite Experience - podcast 344
What's your best tip for camping off the grid and visiting Quartzsite? Whether it's for a week or a whole season these tips might help you turn your off-grid adventure into StressLess Camping. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts:...
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RV Warranties Explained - podcast 343
What does an RV warranty cover? How do you know what to choose? This week on the StressLess Camping Podcast we talk to Kevin Jeskey from America's RV Warranty. His presentation at the Quartzsite sports vacation and RV show is so great that we've asked him for a "private viewing" to share with all...
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Desert round up - Quartzsite + a new power idea - podcast 342
How did the Quartzsite RV show come about and what's really under this enormous tent? We speak with Kimmy King to learn how her dad started this and how she and her husband are keeping the legacy alive. Then we talk to Rich from Airgear who has a new idea for powering your RV off the grid. You…
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Talking RV Insurance with Progressive - podcast 341
RV insurance - what do you need to know, what are some ways to save money and what kind of coverages are available that you might not know about? What about your pets? Is there coverage for RV roofs, for rodent infestations and what about theft and collision? Melissa Geric from Progressive has…
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Exercising Healthy Options for RVers - podcast 340
How do you stay healthy on the road? Can you maintain a positive level of fitness and travel? We speak with Josh & Sarah from Active RV Life about how they stay healthy, travel and help others to do the same. We look forward to a healthier 2026 without changing our travel plans. You can find this...
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A very Merry Christmas poem - Grumpy Gus learns the joy of the season - podcast 339
Episode 339 of the StressLess Camping Podcast wishing all StressLess Campers a Merry Christmas. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0339 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with...
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Quartzsite insider tips and tricks with Girl Camper
This episode of the StressLess Camping RV podcast is inside out! We were interviewed about the Quartzsite experience by Lesa McDermott of Girl Camper. And with her permission, we are sharing that interview with you. We also have an important warning for RVers. You can find this week's podcast at...
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50 years of storytelling - the original RV blogger
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast we get to speak with one of the OGs of RV blogging and hear some of the fun stories and incredible challenges it took to do what we do today. And, he's still doing it today. But Chuck Woodbury has some great shares from his days on the road. We also...
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Winter tips to keep your RV safe + an invasion in Tulsa OK
You may have winterized your RV - but did you get all the things that could be a problem when it's time to take it out of storage? We have some additional tips to consider for your winterized RV no matter where you live. Then, did you know there's a big invasion going on in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but…
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Black Friday deals that RVers will LOVE
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we want to help you save money! Or spend your money. We get a lot of Black Friday notifications on all sorts of RV-related products and services, and today we are sharing those deals with you. We have this week's podcast along with the notes and all...
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An RVer's Thanksgiving feast - ideas for your Thanksgiving in camp
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we mixed up a tasty treat for you. We finally remembered to offer our annual Thanksgiving food episode a week before Thanksgiving, in case y'all want to use any of these recipes next week! We also share an RV designed by RVers (what a concept!) and…
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Get the most out of your RV while saving money and enjoying StressLess Camping with our weekly RV and travel podcast. You'll get tips, tricks and fun and unusual destinations plus information from RV industry insiders Peggy and Tony Barthel. We've also got our weekly RV review and more.
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Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel