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Road Trips, RVing ProductTony BarthelFebruary 13, 2019Orange Empire Railway Museumboondocking, Boondockers Welcome, Harvest Hosts, trains, rv travelComment

StressLess Boondocking

Using boondocking matchmaking services to enjoy StressLess Boondocking in some of the most incredible places.

Road Trips, RVing ProductTony BarthelFebruary 13, 2019Orange Empire Railway Museumboondocking, Boondockers Welcome, Harvest Hosts, trains, rv travelComment
StressLess Boondocking
RVing ProductTony BarthelFebruary 06, 2019Quartzsite, Quartzsite RV Show, RV shopping, rv travel, RV upgrade2 Comments

Quartzsite shopping must-haves

Things we had to buy at the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show

RVing ProductTony BarthelFebruary 06, 2019Quartzsite, Quartzsite RV Show, RV shopping, rv travel, RV upgrade2 Comments
Quartzsite shopping must-haves
Road TripsTony BarthelJanuary 30, 2019Quartzsite RV Show, QuartzsiteComment

StressLess Tips for the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show

Tips for enjoying StressLess Camping at the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show

Road TripsTony BarthelJanuary 30, 2019Quartzsite RV Show, QuartzsiteComment
StressLess Tips for the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show
RVing ProductTony BarthelJanuary 09, 2019RV storage, rodents, mice, ratsComment

Keeping rodents out of your RV

Using natural products to keep rodents out of RVs in storage.

RVing ProductTony BarthelJanuary 09, 2019RV storage, rodents, mice, ratsComment
Keeping rodents out of your RV
Road TripsTony BarthelNovember 21, 2018Drive through tree parkdrive through tree, road trips, roadside attractionComment

The Drive Through Redwood Tree

The drive-through tree in Northern California is still standing!

Road TripsTony BarthelNovember 21, 2018Drive through tree parkdrive through tree, road trips, roadside attractionComment
The Drive Through Redwood Tree
RV 101Tony BarthelNovember 16, 2018RV 101, rv checklist, new RVerComment

7 tips for your first RV trip

Seven tips to make your very first RV trip StressLess Camping

RV 101Tony BarthelNovember 16, 2018RV 101, rv checklist, new RVerComment
7 tips for your first RV trip
RV 101Peggy BarthelNovember 07, 2018RV showerComment

5 Tips for RV showering

Five tips for showering in the RV campground

RV 101Peggy BarthelNovember 07, 2018RV showerComment
5 Tips for RV showering
RV 101, RVing ProductTony BarthelOctober 27, 2018RV essentialsComment

RV Essentials for StressLess Camping

The essential add ons for new RVers looking for that StressLess Camping experience.

RV 101, RVing ProductTony BarthelOctober 27, 2018RV essentialsComment
RV Essentials for StressLess Camping
RV storiesPeggy BarthelOctober 24, 2018Clear Lake Campgroundgirl camper, Tow Girlz, Sisters on the FlyComment

Sisters, Girlz, Divas, Queens - campers!

Enjoying the journey with other Girl Campers as we glamp out our RVs at a local campground.

RV storiesPeggy BarthelOctober 24, 2018Clear Lake Campgroundgirl camper, Tow Girlz, Sisters on the FlyComment
Sisters, Girlz, Divas, Queens - campers!
RV 101Tony BarthelOctober 11, 2018RV show, Fairplex, California RV Show, fifth wheel, travel trailer, motorhomeComment

Touring the California RV Show

What to expect at a huge RV show like the California RV Show in Pomona, CA

RV 101Tony BarthelOctober 11, 2018RV show, Fairplex, California RV Show, fifth wheel, travel trailer, motorhomeComment
Touring the California RV Show
RV storiesPeggy BarthelOctober 02, 2018girl camper, Pajamas, readingComment

Reading While Camping

What more could a girl in her jammies ask for than a good book - or two - or three?

RV storiesPeggy BarthelOctober 02, 2018girl camper, Pajamas, readingComment
Reading While Camping
RV storiesTony BarthelSeptember 26, 2018Culture Hustlers, Lucas Spivey, art, podcast, RV podcastingComment

Touring, Teaching and Talking

Lucas Spivey tours the country with his vintage trailer and ambulance talking to artists and sharing how they can be more successful on the popular Culture Hustlers podcast.

RV storiesTony BarthelSeptember 26, 2018Culture Hustlers, Lucas Spivey, art, podcast, RV podcastingComment
Touring, Teaching and Talking
RV storiesPeggy BarthelSeptember 20, 2018Pajamas, girl camperComment

Camp Jammies

Camping and pajamas - they go hand-in-hand and now you can really show your style.

RV storiesPeggy BarthelSeptember 20, 2018Pajamas, girl camperComment
Camp Jammies
Road TripsPeggy BarthelSeptember 12, 2018Lake County Fairgroundscounty fair, boondockingComment

Better than Fair

Working the gates at the County Fair

Road TripsPeggy BarthelSeptember 12, 2018Lake County Fairgroundscounty fair, boondockingComment
Better than Fair
RV storiesTony BarthelAugust 29, 2018Mendocino Complex Fire, RVingComment

RVs and the Mendocino Complex Fire

Stories from the fire camp for the Mendocino Complex Fire

RV storiesTony BarthelAugust 29, 2018Mendocino Complex Fire, RVingComment
RVs and the Mendocino Complex Fire
RV 101, RV Tech, RVing ProductTony BarthelAugust 16, 2018RV basics, surge suppressor, RV safetyComment

RV Surge Suppressors make for StressLess Camping

An RV surge suppressor can protect your RV from hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in damage and definitely makes for StressLess Camping.

RV 101, RV Tech, RVing ProductTony BarthelAugust 16, 2018RV basics, surge suppressor, RV safetyComment
RV Surge Suppressors make for StressLess Camping
Tony BarthelAugust 08, 2018Clear Lake CampgroundComment

This is not StressLess Camping

RVing is great almost all the time but this is not StressLess Camping.

Tony BarthelAugust 08, 2018Clear Lake CampgroundComment
This is not StressLess Camping
RV storiesTony BarthelJuly 14, 2018Clear Lake CampgroundTents for Troops, military personnelComment

Community partners come together to provide free StressLess Camping for in-service military personnel and their families.

RV storiesTony BarthelJuly 14, 2018Clear Lake CampgroundTents for Troops, military personnelComment
L-R; Staff Sergeant Cameron R. Bornowski, US Army; Staff Sergeant Joshua A. McCorkle, US Marine Corps. In-service military personnel and their families can enjoy a free vacation on the shores of Clear Lake thanks to Tents For Troops , Clear Lake Campground and Keystone’s Springdale travel trailers. On Thursday, July 5, Redwood Empire RVs in Ukiah delivered a brand new Springdale travel trailer to the family-owned resort in support of this program while Operation Tango Mike ’s Ginny Craven, Staff Sgt. Cameron Bornowski, US Army and Staff Sgt. Joshua McCorkle, USMC observed as the brand new RV was settled in its lakeside setting. Tents for Troops gives in-service military personnel a free getaway as a thank you to their service to their country. Clear Lake Campground petitioned to be part of this program which set the ball in motion for Keystone RV to contact Redwood Empire RVs in Ukiah to deliver a 2019 Springdale trailer to facilitate this deserved getaway for our in-service military. Clear Lake Campground is located on the shores of Clear Lake, the oldest lake in the US and one that offers all sorts of year-round recreation including boating, fishing, hiking, world-class award-winning wines and more. There are several military bases within a few hours’ drive of Clear Lake and many military personnel hail from the area so it’s a great way to enjoy a vacation close to home. “We were really honored when Keystone selected us to prepare and deliver the trailer,” said Perry Bates, owner of Redwood Empire RVs. “This is a way to recognize the hard work of our military personnel and give them a little R&R in a beautiful setting.” Redwood Empire RVs serves Northern California with a variety of Keystone-branded RVs as well as Forest River’s Flagstaff, Cedar Creek and others. Many RVers have repeatedly returned to the dealership with their families to extend their RV experience to multiple generations. Operation Tango Mike, an all volunteer nonprofit, ships monthly care packages to deployed military personnel. The organization’s founder, Ginny Craven, said, “We are really excited to share this availability with the men and women serving our country. It’s a great opportunity for affordable family fun.” Top row, from left to right, are Tony Barthel, RV geek, Redwood Empire RVs; Ron Quick, Operation Tango Mike; Perry Bates, owner, Redwood Empire RVs; Staff Sgt. Joshua A McCorkle, USMC; Staff Sgt. Cameron R. Bornowski, US Army; center row, left to right, Lisa Wilson, Clear Lake Campground; Marian Wilson, Clear Lake Campground; Ginny Craven, founder, Operation Tango Mike; Andrew Krones, Clear Lake Campground; and front row, Christopher Wilson, Clear Lake Campground
RV storiesTony BarthelJune 05, 2018musicians, motorhome, motorhome tourismComment

Sounding StressLess

Musicians Scottie & Roxie tour the USA in their motorhome making music StressLess.

RV storiesTony BarthelJune 05, 2018musicians, motorhome, motorhome tourismComment
Sounding StressLess
RV Tech, RVing ProductTony BarthelMay 30, 2018Doran state beachsolar suitcase, rv solarComment

Packing solar with an RV solar suitcase

Powering your RV with suitcase solar

RV Tech, RVing ProductTony BarthelMay 30, 2018Doran state beachsolar suitcase, rv solarComment
Packing solar with an RV solar suitcase
RV storiesTony BarthelMay 13, 2018RV custom, unique rvComment

Turning brown upside down

Design enthusiast Brooke Seaman and her husband Jon have turned RV interiors into art.

RV storiesTony BarthelMay 13, 2018RV custom, unique rvComment
Turning brown upside down
RV 101Tony BarthelMay 01, 2018rv travel, rv checklist

RV checklists make for StressLess Camping

Checklists make for StressLess Camping

RV 101Tony BarthelMay 01, 2018rv travel, rv checklist
RV checklists make for StressLess Camping
Road TripsTony BarthelApril 30, 2018rv travel, rv tips

RVing is the best form of travel in the US

Why RVing is the best way to see the USA

Road TripsTony BarthelApril 30, 2018rv travel, rv tips
RVing is the best form of travel in the US
Road TripsTony BarthelApril 25, 2018wildlife corridor, full time RVing

Painting the wild animal corridors in an RV

RVer and wildlife enthusiast Fred Wright tours North America painting animals using the wildlife corridors.

Road TripsTony BarthelApril 25, 2018wildlife corridor, full time RVing
Painting the wild animal corridors in an RV