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How to take delivery of your new RV
Aug 4

Aug 4 How to take delivery of your new RV

Tony Barthel
RV Basics

Ten tips for new RV owners before you even head out on your first journey - in fact before the RV even leaves the dealership.

Tent camping essentials for StressLess Camping
Jul 27

Jul 27 Tent camping essentials for StressLess Camping

Peggy Barthel
RV Gadget Geek, RV Basics

Some tent camping essentials for StressLess Camping from the basic and most portable solutions to elaborate Taj-Ma-Tents and lots of accessories in between.

Mediterranean campfire Dutch oven casserole recipe
Jul 20

Jul 20 Mediterranean campfire Dutch oven casserole recipe

Peggy Barthel
Camping Recipe

A recipe for a Mediterranean breakfast casserole you can bake in a cast iron pan over the campfire

Small high-quality travel trailers
Jul 14

Jul 14 Small high-quality travel trailers

Tony Barthel
RV stories

We look at a collection of small, high-quality and feature-rich travel trailers that are great couples’ campers and can be towed with some SUVs and mid-sized trucks.

The 2021 Ford F-150 for travel trailers and RVers
Jul 6

Jul 6 The 2021 Ford F-150 for travel trailers and RVers

Tony Barthel
RV Gadget Geek

The announcement of the 2021 F-150 from Ford heralds some incredible new features that travel trailer towers are absolutely going to love. From towing capacity to an on-board power generator the 2021 F-150 could be the best pickup ever for StressLess Camping.

Clear Lake - a geological gem for StressLess Camping
Jul 5

Jul 5 Clear Lake - a geological gem for StressLess Camping

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

Clear Lake and Konocti are incredible places for geological and biological treasure as well as a great place to enjoy some StressLess Camping.

The Geology of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Jul 1

Jul 1 The Geology of Mammoth Lakes, CA

Peggy Barthel
RVing Geologist

The fascinating and incredible geology and biology of Mammoth Lakes, CA.

What's open in Yosemite as we reopen post Covid
Jul 1

Jul 1 What's open in Yosemite as we reopen post Covid

Tony Barthel
Road Trips

We pay a visit to Yosemite, CA to see just what’s open and what the crowds are like now that California is beginning to open parks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deborah Maddock and her 1950 Aljoa "Betsy Ross"
Jun 20

Jun 20 Deborah Maddock and her 1950 Aljoa "Betsy Ross"

Peggy Barthel
RV stories, Vintage RVs

We speak with Deborah Maddock about her experiences with her 1950 Aljoa travel trailer, Betsy Ross and the vintage trailer lifestyle and events she enjoys so much.

Why you might hate RVing...
Jun 16

Jun 16 Why you might hate RVing...

Tony Barthel
RV stories, RV Basics

A number of reasons why you might just hate RVing…and how to turn those into StressLess Camping.

German apple pancake campground recipe
Jun 5

Jun 5 German apple pancake campground recipe

Peggy Barthel
Camping Recipe

The German Apple pancake, or Dutch Baby, was one of the more popular breakfast items when we owned our bed & breakfast. This adaptation of the German Apple pancake recipe is something we’ve made over our propane campfire with our cast iron pan hung over the fire by a tripod.

Off-grid gadgets for a powerless world
Jun 2

Jun 2 Off-grid gadgets for a powerless world

Tony Barthel
RV Gadget Geek, RV Basics

Some of our favorite gadgets and tools for off-grid camping. These are replacements for the things some describe as must have but also that require 110vac. These substitutions sometimes even work better.

How to buy a used RV
May 13

May 13 How to buy a used RV

Tony Barthel
RV Basics

How to buy a used RV - we share insider tips and tricks from our years at an RV dealership to help you get the best used RV possible.

Easy campfire chicken bake recipe - make with a Dutch oven over the campfire
May 7

May 7 Easy campfire chicken bake recipe - make with a Dutch oven over the campfire

Peggy Barthel
Camping Recipe

A recipe for easy campfire chicken which is a delicious and quick meal you can make in your camp in just a few minutes in your cast iron pan.

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