StressLess Camping RV podcast

Get the most out of your RV while saving money and enjoying StressLess Camping with our weekly RV and travel podcast. You'll get tips, tricks and fun and unusual destinations plus information from RV industry insiders Peggy and Tony Barthel. We've also got our weekly RV review and more.

StressLess Camping RV podcast is a society podcast hosted by Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel, with 380 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 87. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel hosts StressLess Camping RV podcast, a society show with 380 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #377

  What's new at Rockwood-Flagstaff for 2027 - RV podcast 377

  Sep 17, 202647 minS8

  This week we get to speak with Duane Yoder, the Operations Manager for Rockwood and Flagstaff. Duane tells us about some improvements in the RV industry that Rockwood and Flagstaff have implemented. Some are visible, some are more "behind the scenes," and they all help new owners of these travel trailers and fifth wheels become StressLess Campers. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0377 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters : 00:00 - Inside Rockwood - Flagstaff with Duane Yoder 00:59 - Welcome to Episode 377 with Duane Yoder 01:11 - New product from Prime RV - the makers of Liquified and Liquishine 02:32 - We welcome Rockwood/Flagstaff Operations Manager Duane Yoder 03:42 - Rockwood and Flagstaff are divisions of Forest River 04:35 - Shop your dealer first 05:03 - Brand autonomy within Forest River 07:04 - How Rock/Staff handles the wiring of their products 09:19 - Prioritizing Plumbing 11:22 - Same improvements are more visible than others 14:06 - A rare breed - RV manufacturer who RVs! 14:31 - Rock/Staff lights up your life, or at least your backside 16:29 - Whole-house water filtration 19:02 - The service and parts departments at Rockwood and Flagstaff 20:52 - Pre-delivery inspection 22:42 - Turn up the tunes 26:28 - Tire Pressure Monitoring, the next generation 27:37 - Auto-level is an new option 29:58 - Keeping us in Suspension 31:40 - Hey, Power Pro 36:00 - Lifting the skirt - molding 36:35 - It just keeps getting better and better 37:19 - ABC can install LED rail lights in your travel trailer 41:00 - RV of the Week: Forest River Puma 220FK 44:21 - Question of the Week: Be realistic, or be ridiculous

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #376

  A smarter way to find RV service - Episode 376

  Sep 10, 202657 minS8

  833-FIXED-RV is a new automated telephone number to help you find qualified RV repair professionals wherever you are. This free system puts you in touch with techs easily by reaching out with your questions on your behalf. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0376 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters : 00:00 - Welcome to StressLess Camping episode 376 03:52 - Keeping our waste tanks from becoming overwhelming with Liquified 07:56 - Justin Boggs with 833-FixedRV 08:43 - Company history 09:44 - RV Technician availability and wait times 11:23 - Tony: if you can turn a screw, you should be a tech 12:47 - new RV sales are down, used RVs need more help 14:28 - where to turn when you are far from home 15:40 - How 833FixedRV works for the RVer 18:18 - The service relies on conversational AI 22:31 - The AI controversy 23:59 - The future of troubleshooting 27:21 - No cost to the RVer - the tech pays a referral fee 29:46 - They do the research for you - in a fraction of the time 30:40 - How techs get involved 32:17 - Growing pains happen in any new business 35:14 - Tech-vetting guide 36:26 - Justin shares the most common types of calls 39:00 - What to do in the first hour of a break or breakdown 41:30 - The decision to use AI 43:38 - You have nothing to lose by making a free phone call 44:24 - Who's Sarah? 45:53 - We are happy to learn about 833-FixedRV 47:11 - Weigh Safe hitch makes safe, simple 49:00 - RV of the Week: Flagstaff ePro E191RLS 51:07 - Gadget of the Week: No Pane propane tank handle 53:29 - Question: Do you follow the campground rules? 53:56 - Question of the Week: Is this the end? 55:02 - We appreciate all our supporters

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #375

  When is a campground rule more of a suggestion? - Episode 375

  Sep 3, 202647 minS8

  When is a rule not a rule? When is vital camping gear not vital? This week we are pleased to be joined by Tony and Tina from TNT RVing to talk a little bit more about campground rules, and opine about gear and gadgets that some people think are vital and other people think are a waste of precious storage space. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0375 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters : 00:00 - Welcome to podcast episode 375 with special guests! 02:09 - You can advertise on the StressLess Camping website and podcast 03:21 - Is there a grey area in campground rules? 03:51 - Do you follow campground rules? Do you even read them? 04:31 - Rule: RV washing. Is there a grey area? 09:33 - Rule: Campfires 12:59 - Rule: Speed Limits 14:54 - Rule: Rugs 16:49 - What's essential in an RV - from the manufacturer? 18:12 - Essential: Toilets 18:35 - Essential: Ovens? 22:46 - Essential appliances - something for everyone 25:12 - Dinettes versus theater seats 29:12 - Amenities versus size 29:47 - Surprise! We have shopping tips! 34:04 - Let's slide into this topic 38:02 - What small appliances are essential to you? 42:01 - TNT is upgrading their upfit at ABC Upfitters 44:58 - Recipe of the Week: Beef and Broccoli 45:29 - Questions of the Week

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #374

  Campground Etiquette - RV podcast episode 374

  Aug 27, 202634 minS8

  We are camped long-term - well, long term for us anyway at at campground. We are going to talk about the rules of etiquette for campgrounds. Luckily, we haven't seen any bad campers where we are, but we have seen them in our travels. Sometimes its just a matter of realizing there are rules, and other times there are people who just don't want to follow them. Tony has an RV review to share with us, another world premier of a brand new travel trailer. You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0374 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - StressLess Camping RV Podcast Episode 374 - Campground Etiquette 01:09 - We are Tony and Peggy, and we are camping! 01:45 - Book your RV Basic Training Camp today! 02:27 - ABC Upfitters for reliable service and quality 03:17 - Being outside is hard hahaha 03:51 - The long, long trailer stay 04:58 - Why are there rules of campground behavior? 06:18 - The Golden Rule 07:17 - Leave No Trace 07:56 - Painted rocks: cute, or litter? 08:32 - Not just in the campground 08:49 - Texas Parks and WIldlife's "Seven Cs of Camping" 09:06 - Fewer rules in open spaces 09:20 - No matter where, do not interrupt someone hooking up or setting up camp 09:53 - Checklists make for StressLess Camping 10:16 - Respect. Find out what it means to — us. 11:05 - Site Boundaries - "You kids stay off my lawn" 12:13 - Arrive before dark - not just a rule, it's also StressLess Camping 12:40 - Don't be too bright 16:30 - Please don't feed the animals 17:40 - Shhhhhh 18:37 - Beware the early bird 20:36 - Mom said you have to share 21:50 - Smoke gets in your eyes - and in your lungs, your clothes, your RV… 23:24 - Don't be a litterbug 24:10 - Ghosting is ghoulish 25:28 - Woof, woof 26:26 - Don't poo-poo the rules 27:03 - Are you a "camp flirt?" 28:43 - Did we miss any of the rules? 29:04 - Towing safely with our Weigh Safe hitch 29:45 - RV of the Week: Forest River Teleos travel trailer 32:29 - Question of the Week: Which campground rule is most important to you? 33:40 - tongue tangles

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #373

  A day in the life of an RV rally - RV Podcast Episode 373

  Aug 20, 202621 minS8

  This week we are doing something a little bit different - we want to show you our experience at a rally. Specifically, the Forest River Owners Group - or FROG - rally. Come along with us and see what the first few days of the rally looks like from our perspective! You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0373 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.