We’re Tony & Peggy Barthel and we’re working to help you be a StressLess Camper.
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We have a collection of great reads by and for RVers. The authors we spoke with are RVers who also happen to be authors and have some great reads. From mysteries to tips to recipes to ways to save money, this is a great collection of books and their authors.
RVers face particular challenges when it comes to medical insurance overage and we speak with a full-time RVer whose company specializes in medical insurance for RVers. Did you know your coverage might force you to return to the place where you call home for coverage?
Driven to Wonder author Michael Boyink shares his stories, tips and thoughts about spending eight years on the road with his family. He talks about starting and ending the journey and even how he redefined worship on the road. Further, as introverts, he speaks to finding community on the road. The book is a compendium of over 100 adventures with beautiful pictures and is an enjoyable read.
We look back on three years of the StressLess Camping Podcast and what inspired us to start this podcast. What were the ideas and thoughts behind StressLess Camping? Who are we and what makes us RV industry veterans?
How do you successfully treat your RV black tank? Are there ways to keep things from smelling and should you use a gray tank treatment? What about the fresh water tank? Is it possible to keep your tank sensors working properly? We speak with Jeremy King from Thetford about the science behind holding tank treatments and what you need to know.
On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we talk about choosing a domicile state for full-time RVers and what it takes, the challenges, some of the benefits and why we chose South Dakota. What’s the best state to claim for RV domicile? What do you need to change your state and why would you want to change your domicile state as a full-time RVer? What about mail? Health and vehicle insurance?
On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we talk about tips and tricks for travel trailer hitching safety. Be safe and secure and easily hitch and unhitch your travel trailer’s weight distribution hitch with these helpful ideas. Do you really need a weight distribution hitch in the first place? We have the answers. Plus we talk about the TST Tire Pressure Monitor.
Ticks! One camper’s story of being bitten by ticks, contracting Lyme disease and what his personal story of recovery looked like. Great information for any RVer on how to avoid ticks, what to do if you encounter one and even how one camper recovered from Lyme disease.
We also share about our new weight distribution hitch and why we like it better than what many people buy.
And we visit a museum that is thought to be second only to the Smithsonian - The Henry Ford. Absolutely an American treasure and must-see.
Is your data secure on the road? How you do avoid losing your most important files and information and how can you prevent being hacked? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get our geek on and share tips and ideas for keeping your most precious information secure.
We share a tour of our new trailer, a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. On this podcast episode we tell why we bought this particular trailer and some of the unique features of this model along with some prototype pieces we’re trying out from various companies. Then we visit an Amish dairy by buggy.
We talk vintage RVs with Tim Heintz of Heintz Designs, learning tips, tricks and ideas for restoring or even finding a great vintage RV. Tim is the country’s leading expert on vintage RVs and shares tips for finding your own vintage and restoring it. Plus we have a great gadget to help keep your vintage trailer more secure and our RV of the week is even one of the most unusual vintage motorhomes ever.
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.
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.
This week on our RV podcast we get great tips for finding hidden and awesome places to camp from industry expert Mark Koep plus a hidden gem in Willcox, Arizona. We also have more tips for getting power while camping off the grid.
On this week’s RV podcast we share ten tips for attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 2022 will be the 50th Fiesta and we look forward to our return trip.
We venture back to Arizona for more fun along Route 66 including visiting the historic town of Seligman, Williams and Oatman and pay a visit to the incomparable Grand Canyon. But we are also quite surprised by Bearizona and have some other fun side trips on our journey to share. Plus Tony reviews Rad Power Bikes Rad Mini 2 step-thru bike - is this a great gadget for RVers? The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.
This week’s RV podcast features Rene and Ron who travel the country full time repairing playground equipment from their RV. They explain how they can work from the road and save communities thousands of dollars while providing a green business.
Dave Folla shares great tips for RVers from a truck driver’s standpoint. Dave has great tips for navigation and finding great spots to stay over night and how you and the drivers who serve American can work together. Then we pay a visit to Grand Lake, Colorado and check out Elk Creek Campground where moose visit guests.
We speak with the creator of a whole new kind of motorhome that’s two stories tall and can be driven from the first or second floor. Is this the future of RVs? Plus we also pay a visit to Maine at check out Loons Haven Campground.
