
StressLess Camping RV podcast
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S1 Ep 11RV refrigeration tips plus visiting Solvang
We speak with Roger and Onna Lee Ford from Ford's RV Refrigeration School about how you can have a StressFree Camping experience with your RV refrigerator. Plus we answer the critical question: should you drive with your refrigerator on? Roger and Onna Lee also share ideas on how someone can take their RV refrigeration classes and make a very lucrative career from the knowledge. This is a great opportunity for people looking for a solid job with a good future. Lastly we visit the Central California town of Solvang, a Danish town just north of Santa Barbara. Many people visit the area to chase the path taken in the movie Sideways. We also share our own recipe for the Danish dessert, aebelskiver. Warning: this episode contains an abundance of puns. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 10RV Food Safety for StressLess Camping
Tips, tricks and hacks for food safety on the road. In this episode Tony shares his experience as a Certified Food Handler to keep your food safe and bacteria-free while enjoying your StressLess Camping Experience. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.
S1 Ep 9Camping with Paul and Caroline Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers magazine
We speak with Paul and Caroline Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers magazine. We talk about restoring vintage RVs, vintage trailers, modernizing vintage trailers, learning to restore and modify your own trailer and the rallies and gatherings that they produce. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 8RV power basics plus destination Long Beach
Understanding the basics of RV electrical systems and what you can bring with you for StressLess Camping. This episode discusses RV power and what the difference is between "shore power," generator power and battery power. Plus why does the CO detector go off in the middle of the night? Where are the fuses in an RV? How do you know you have a blown fuse? Why can't you run the blow dryer, microwave and air conditioner all at once? Then we go to Long Beach where we visit the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific and eat a Weasel at Chuck's with a detour to see the narrowest house in the US. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 7Camping without power plus visiting Sedona Arizona
A podcast for those who want to make their next RV and camping journey a StressLess one. Tony and Peggy talk about camping without hookups, specifically power. We have power saving techniques and ways to do just about everything you want without the benefit of an electrical hookup for your RV. Then we head over to Sedona, Arizona with 10 tips for fun and savings in Sedona, one of our favorite magical places to go RVing. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 6RV Maintenance tips part two + Airstream living
A podcast for those who want to make their next RV and camping journey a StressLess one. We speak with Jon Goldstein of Leisure Coachworks in Southern California, an outstanding RV repair and custom shop that does high-quality work on motorhomes, travel trailers and RVs of all sorts. They also can craft custom RVs and have recently done some unique specialty rigs. Jon discusses basic RV maintenance for StressLess Camping and what happens when you don't do proper maintenance. He's got some really great tips to help your RV last longer and give you better service. Jon's also got great tips for diagnosing issues. Then we speak with Christian Ahlmann who lives full time in his Airstream with his wife and three daughters on a 4,000 acre winery and ranch. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 5RV maintenance tips plus Traveling Robert
We speak with Jon Goldstein of Leisure Coachworks in Southern California, an outstanding RV repair and custom shop that does high-quality work on motorhomes, travel trailers and RVs of all sorts. They also can craft custom RVs and have recently done some unique specialty rigs. Jon discusses basic RV maintenance for StressLess Camping and what happens when you don't do proper maintenance. He's got some really great tips to help your RV last longer and give you better service. Jon's also got great tips for diagnosing issues. Then we speak with Traveling Robert, Robert Morales, who is on an epic road trip covering all eight corner points of the continental US. Robert is a musician, podcaster and has a YouTube channel with over 80,000 subscribers. Robert has some great hacks for planning your epic road trip. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.
S1 Ep 4RV Kitchen hacks for StressLess Camping and visiting the Skunk Train
Former bed & breakfast resort owners and breakfast aficionados Peggy and Tony Barthel discuss a few ideas, hacks and tips to best utilize the space in a tiny house or RV kitchen. From gadgets to making the most of space and using multitasking tools these tips can help you make the most of the kitchen space your RV has. Then we get aboard the world-famous Skunk Train in Northern California with Chief Skunk Robert Pinoli. Robert takes us through the majestic Redwood forests on a tourist train that's been in continuous service for well over 100 years. We talk about the Train Singer, the history of the railroad and sights to see in Willits and Fort Bragg in this episode. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.
S1 Ep 3StressLess Camping with Josh the RV Nerd
We get to spend time around the campfire with Josh the RV Nerd from Haylett RV of Coldwater Michigan. Josh talks industry trends, how to find a great dealer to work with and ideas and patterns. Josh's YouTube channel has over 48,000 subscribers who enjoy his RV walk through videos and great, honest tips. We also get into travel in Michigan with some great insider travel tips from Josh along with a link to a museum in Michigan that is arguably on par with the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.
S1 Ep 1Catching Up with John & Kathy Huggins
This week Peggy and Tony Barthel catch up with long-time RV podcasters John & Kathy Huggins whose "Living the RV Dream" podcast went for over 400 episodes over many years. John & Kathy were icons and ground breakers in the RV podcast world and we loved catching up with them and hearing about great must-see destinations plus tips and techniques. We've also got info on the RV Superbag, a simple way to make the bed and make it more comfortable in your RV. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.
S1 Ep 2Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts plus Lisa Wilson from Clear Lake Campground
This week Peggy and Tony interview Joel Holland, owner of Harvest Hosts, a resource for people looking for unique and wonderful places to enjoy the great American RV adventure. We are also joined by Lisa Wilson of Clear Lake Campground talking about a very special wine and outdoor destination in Northern California. The StressLess Camping podcast takes you on a weekly RV journey to must-see destinations around the US. We meet the most interesting people who share inside tips and techniques plus we also have tips, ideas, hacks and discounts to make each RV journey a StressLess Camping experience. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.

S1 Ep 1Introduction to StressLess Camping
bonusIn this pre-inaugural episode we introduce you to ourselves, Peggy and Tony Barthel, and explain what we plan to deliver with the StressLess Camping podcast and website. RVing and camping are a great way to see this beautiful country we call home and our vision is to provide tips, tricks, techniques, hacks and ideas to make the great American getaway a StressLess Camping experience. Peggy and Tony Barthel are former RV industry insiders with Peggy having worked at an RV manufacturer and Tony at a dealership handling sales and warranty claims. We've also owned a resort, have had both new and vintage RVs and continue to travel this land in a 19' travel trailer from our home base in Northern California's spectacular wine country. We also have planned guest ambassadors who are going to share their favorite places to go and why you should add those to your list of wannabe places to see. The StressLess Camping podcast will be released weekly on Thursdays just in time for a weekend of StressLess Camping. You can follow our stories and tips and subscribe to this podcast at www.StressLessCamping.com Get the latest RV deals and RV discounts from our partners at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/partners Help support this podcast by using our Amazon affiliate link - no extra cost to you, but a big help for us. Thank you.