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.

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FInding Great Camping with expert Mark Koep plus hidden Willcox Gems

We talk with RVer and health insurance expert Lou Ann Hoagland along with Patrick Buchanan for an update to 2022 medical insurance requirements for RVers. Health insurance can be a tricky path to navigate and Lou Ann’s experience in the business gives her the tools to answer the tough questions. We’ve also got ten tips for attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. 2022 will be the 50th Fiesta and we look forward to our return trip. Lastly, we review the Lippert Solid Stance step stabilizer.  Notes, photos, details and more can be found on our website here. 

10 RVing tips for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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.

Visiting historic and scenic Arizona

We get great tips for living with a family full time from Jason and Abby Epperson of RVMiles. We talk about home schooling, road schooling, the advantages of travel and great resources for those who plan to take their family on the road. Jason and Abby provide some great insight on living and working while seeing this country. Then we visit the Grand Canyon Caverns in one of our favorite campgrounds ever. Details, links and more information can be found at this show's page here.  The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

Tips for full time family RVing with Jason and Abby Epperson of RV Miles

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. Then we check out the RV Thin Shade and see just what we think of it as an RV gadget. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Notes, links and more can be found on the StressLess Camping website here. 

Full-time RVers save playground equipment

We speak with SylvanSport’s Tom Dempsey about what it takes to design and engineer some of the most unique RVs and RVing products available including a forthcoming all-electric motorhome. Whether you look at what the company is building today or has plans for tomorrow SylvanSport is one of the most unique companies out there. Then we head to Las Vegas and look at some of the strange and weird things off the strip.  You can find show notes, discounts, details and more on this show's web page here. 

SylvanSport’s Tom Dempsey talks about creative RVs solutions including a new electric RV

Electric RVs - motorhomes, Towables, tow vehicles. Are they ready for prime time yet, or just a fantasy? We speak with RV electricity expert Mike Sokol about what he has been driving and towing and his feelings about electric RVs. Can electric RVs really be the future?  Show notes, details, a video and more can be found on our home on the web with information here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0115

Electric RVs - Fantasy • Future • Reality

Talking about the future of towable travel trailers, boondocking and even a new kind of tow vehicle with RV electricity expert Mike Sokol. We talk trailers and tow vehicles that are fantastic for boondocking and moochdocking. We learn more about the new Ford F150 with ProPower Onboard and talk about several new travel trailers including some that are now all-electric. It's great information for anyone who likes boondocking and moochdocking.  Notes, videos and more can be found on our website for this episode which can be found here. 

The future of RV towing and all-electric trailers

We bought a vintage trailer and we have the story of that and the history of the company that made them. Where are we going and what are we doing with this trailer, and what will happen to our existing modern trailer? We have those answers and more. Plus we also have a great gadget to quiet your RV air conditioner and even visit Time Away RV Resort in Lincoln, AL. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Notes and more information can be found on the StressLess Camping website here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0113

Vintage trailers: we love them, we bought one. Now what?

Two-time best selling authors Marc and Julie Bennett from RVLove share tips for getting the book you’ve always wanted to write into reader’s hands. The Bennetts have twice published books RVers love and have some great ideas to get the words flowing. Then we head to an RV park in Albuquerque that is filled with vintage treasures including several Hudsons and vintage trailers, too. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Show notes, photos and more can be found on our website here.

Writing the book you wanted with best selling authors Marc and Julie Bennett of RVLove

We learn how Hear Here tells the story of the places along the way, from the unusual, hidden, historic and fantastic. This app, with celebrity and local voice talent including partner Kevin Costner, is a like putting a historian in the car to hear the hidden stories and historic facts about places along the way. Then we look at Tony’s fascination with American Giants and find out more about the Jackery 1500 solar generator. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Show notes, discounts and more can be found here. 

Hear the Road - the HearHere app is a virtual tour guide

We speak with Carol Mitchell who recently graduated the National RV Inspection Academy and is now a certified RV Inspector. We talk about the training and the pathway and why this could be a great career path for a lot of people. We’ve also got a few RV safety tips and a great boondocking tip to stay out longer. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Links, notes, discounts and deals are available on the StressLess Camping website here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0110

Becoming a Certified RV Inspector

We learn what it takes to create the Ultimate Route 66 Guide App from the man who did, Scott McCoy. This app was indispensable on our trip and we have a few announcements about new features, too. Then we visit Thermopolis, Wyoming - a great destination you might not have on your radar. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Show notes and more information from this episode can be found at StressLess Camping. 

Creating the Ultimate Route 66 Guide with the man who did

Tony shares his best advice so you won't be ripped off on your RV purchase. As a former RV salesperson Tony shares insider secrets and tips. Then we pay a visit to the Black Hills country in South Dakota for a great tour of some incredible sights. You can find the show notes, discount and more here. 

RV dealer insider buying tips: don't get ripped off

We share some of our favorite apps and planning tools to help you plan and enjoy that next StressLess Camping adventure. From roadside highlights to maps to historic markers we’ve got a collection of terrific apps that can help make your next adventure more enjoyable. Then we visit Devil’s Tower in Wyoming where Peggy brings her geological training to help tell the story of this unique landmark. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly show with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. RVTrip Wizard Campground views - website - 360 views of each site. StressLess Camping podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StressLessPodcast/ GasBuddy Pubquest Brewery Finder HearHere - audio snippets that correlate to your journey Explore Here - historical markers FreeRoam BLM lands and other public lands plus phone coverage and dump stations. NOAA Weather App (Apple) Boondockers Welcome Harvest Hosts KOA Campendium App Devil’s Tower National Monument 

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A podcast for anyone who wants to make their next RV and camping experience a StressLess Camping adventure. With road trips, RV tips, RV hacks, destinations, deals and ways to make the journey easier Peggy and Tony Barthel's weekly campfire chat, along with their guests, is a great way to enjoy some StressLess Camping.

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