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The Happy Camper Radio Show is a family oriented camping podcast. Our focus is on building and maintaining family unity in an outdoor recreational environment. Call us with your camping questions at 404-537-CAMP.
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StressLess Camping RV podcast

Tony Barthel, Peggy Barthel

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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 from our experience as RV industry veterans 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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Gin and Cake

Sharon Handy, Joel Bellucci, Doris Conner

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Gin and Cake is a live-watch exploration of one of the most weirdly popular reality shows on television: The Great British Bake-Off or, as it's known to us here in the US, The Great British Baking Show. In it, generally polite people compete to bake cookies and cake while wandering around a tent on a bucolic English estate, all in pursuit of — a cake plate. Absurd? Yes! Which is probably why we, like so many millions of other people, love it. In this biweekly podcast, we comment, question, w ...
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On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast our guests Mike Sokol, Ben Miller and Scott Herman know their electrical safety and share some great tips to help keep you safe. Then we look at a new version of a favorite gadget and we might have even found our next RV. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getti…
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Dave Stewart is not only an RVer and podcaster but also a fly fishing enthusiast. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we get some tips, tricks and stories from Dave including ways to get started in this outdoors hobby. This is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and Dave is a great spokesperson for the hobby. We also have an importan…
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What happens when two RVers go tent camping? Is is a huge success or an unmitigated disaster? Join us this week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast where we go back to our root and have an in tents camping experience. We’ll share the hits and misses and whether we’re going to do it again. Hint: we are! Plus we detail all the camping gadgets that h…
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This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we speak with Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts. If you haven’t heard, the Escapees RV club is now a part of the Harvest Hosts family of companies and we find out what’s new, what’s different and what’s going to happen now with Escapees. We also check out a new Brinkley travel trailer You can find this w…
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This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we welcome back our friends Marc and Julie Bennett from RV Love. Marc and Julie are celebrating ten years of RV Love and have some interesting takes on the changes they’ve seen in the past decade, how they created a successful presence and we even talk about the two books they’ve written. We also have …
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Skip and Daniel are in the studio on the 4th of July, just hours before Skip heads out to his next camping destination. In this episode, we talk about the importance of firework safety and keeping your pets indoors at this festive time of year. Daniel is back following a tubing adventure on the Chattahoochee River in north Georgia.…
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After five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast we unpacked our entire trailer and looked at all the things we have. Some things get to stay - something are going on eBay. What makes the cut and what gets the boot? Those are the things we’re talking about as we celebrate five years of the StressLess Camping RV podcast. You can find this week’…
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This week we’re coming to you from Sedona, Arizona. Is this a town where you can come with an RV and see some incredible things? We have (11) tips for venturing into Sedona with an RV. It’s actually a pretty great place to be so join us as we adventure into this incredibly scenic town. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wher…
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Have you heard of the giant roadside attractions called Muffler Men? These huge fiberglass statues have been bringing people into businesses for 60 years and now there’s a museum celebrating them. On this week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast we come to you from the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois where we meet several of thes…
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We got a sneak peek at a bunch of 2025 RVs and noticed a number of trends. What are they? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share the things we saw and some new features, new ideas and also things that might be in your next RV. Join us as we come to you from the heart of the RV industry. You can find this week’s podcast at our home …
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Long distant travel comes with many challenges. Nobody wants to arrive at their camping destination completely exhausted after a long day behind the wheel. Many interstate rest areas provide travelers the ability to take a break and relax a bit before getting back on the road. However, is a public rest stop the ideal choice for overnight camping? S…
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This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we asked our friends to share their best - and their worst - camping stories. We were gathered with fellow Rockwood Mini Lite and Flagstaff Micro Lite owners for a rally at Van Buren State Park in South Haven Michigan. Big thanks to Tony and Tina from TNT RVing and Ben and Scott from ABC Upfitters for…
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Have you wanted to install a soft start device to make your RV’s air conditioner run on a smaller generator or power source but been wary of climbing on the roof and modifying the AC? This week we speak with the company’s founder plus RV electricity guru Mike Sokol with the first look at a new device that eliminates going on the RV roof altogether.…
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After 20,000 miles on the road we look back on some of the adventures - and misadventures - that we’ve had in our Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. From incredible adventures to some serious mishaps - highlights and joys that we’ve had across this incredible land. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and recap some of these adventures. You can find this …
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Camping offers many great opportunities for those who want to get away from the hassles of everyday life. Whether its a weekend away, or a week long vacation, many folks make the best of their RV living by decorating and adding a personal touch to their camping life. In this episode, Skip and Daniel talk about ways to enhance your both your campsit…
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How do you avoid breakdowns and travel more StessLess? What can you do to prevent trouble with travel? This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast we share some tips to keep on trucking without tribulations and enjoy the journey more. We also have an easy recipe that is a crowd pleaser and one of the most unusual RVs we’ve ever seen. You can fin…
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Are you familiar with the FMCA, the Family Motor Coach Association? Did you know they have a number of new programs to make a membership more affordable and more accessible? They also have new ways for RVers to connect with the each other and to the internet. This organization has been around a long time but there are a lot of new things that make …
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Heavy rain and high winds have a history of destroying not only equipment, but the camping spirit we have grown to love and appreciate. Rather than pulling the plug and breaking camp for good, many people are transitioning to RV life. In this episode, Skip and Daniel discuss the benefits of an RV lifestyle and what potential owners should consider …
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How do you choose the right portable power station or solar generator? What kind of things do you need to know so you don’t spend too much or get a lemon? This week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast is all about portable power stations and how to find just the right one for your RV adventure. We also share a keto-friendly recipe for a flat bread subs…
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Scott and Taylor have been working on a new kind of campground that’s perfect for those who work or learn from the road. Starting with an old school building this enterprising couple share the joys, journey and the jams they’ve had in creating a campground from scratch. Have you always wanted to own a campground? This is a great episode to check ou…
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Rockwood Mini Lite - Flagstaff Micro Lite rally in Texas. A terrific group of new friends join us on this week’s podcast episode and have some tips and ideas for how to make your RV adventure more fun, funny and safe. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web o…
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Our guest on this week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast is our friend Dr. Mike who spent years as an ER doctor. He’s got some great trips for planning to stay safe on the road from pre-trip planning to things to do during your adventure. We’ve also got one of the best new RV campgrounds we’ve ever been to, a easy crowd-pleasing recipe plu…
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What’s your favorite regional food? Do you have a type of cuisine that you love that you can only find in one area? On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we look back at some of our favorite - and least favorite - regional dishes and the places we’ve been that have them. From fantastic to flavorful to forgettable we recount the things we’ve …
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast brings back bestselling author Nick Russel who shares some of his best tips for finding adventure in small towns and seeking out the back roads and hidden highways in America. Nick has written several guide books and given seminars on the subject and is always an interesting guest. Then we mosey …
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What is the best holding tank treatment? We speak with Joshua Sheehan from RV Gear and Far about the test he did with a variety of black tank treatments. In fact there was a clear winner in his test. You could also say Joshua figured out who’s number one in the business of number two. We’ve got another great recipe shared by a listener and much mor…
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Who is the Escapees RV Club and is this a membership you should have? We speak with Kerensa Durr to learn about the reasons you might want to become an Escapee member. There is a lot of value in a very affordable membership. We also talk about a new RV that’s very different and enjoy a slice of really delicious no-bake pie that you can make in your…
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Losing your keys while on a camping trip is a dreaded thought. Unless you rely on a spouse or family member to carry a spare set, the cost of hiring a locksmith can be a serious pain in your wallet. In Episode 278, Skip explains why he keeps an emergency set of keys on hand, and how he gain quick access to his truck and RV in the event the doors ar…
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What does it take to keep vintage trailers running smoothly and looking good? We speak with Steve Hingtgen from Vintage Trailer Supply about how they’ve been able to keep, and even reproduce, some incredible pieces to keep vintage trailers looking and running beautifully. Do you love vintage RVs? Do you own one or aspire to own one? Steve is a grea…
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When traveling to and from a camping destination, one should always expect the unexpected. As an RV owner, we know the importance of checking the air pressure in each of our tires before hitting the road. Just as important, is the messy and time consuming task of re-packing your RV wheel bearings on an annual basis. In this episode, Skip explains w…
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What are the important things to do to get your RV ready for camping season? We speak with Dustin Simpson from Cal RV Specialists to find out how to avoid pitfalls and enjoy a season of StressLess Camping. Dustin’s got some great tips and advice including some thing you may not have thought of. We also talk about RV frame flex, hiking in the Jemez …
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On this week’s RV & camping podcast we speak with Brett Thomas from Hughes Autoformers about the thinking, need and functionality of their Power Watchdog. There are lots of choices out there - what makes this our preferred choice for over 6 years? We also test an RV bidet and have the debut of a new more affordable line of travel trailers including…
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In this episode we take a close look at camping memberships. There are many out there, but are they really worth it? Do they save you money, or, do they end up costing you more in the long run. Skip share some of the ways he's been able to save big on camping destinations, and explains why he avoids entering into long term contracts.…
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation, and RV Show. We speak with Scott and Karen Keene, of Keene’s Raw Honey. Scott and Karen travel full time - and so do their bees! We also share a recipe that we learned from our friend Cindy while we were in Quartzsite, for a crowd-pleasing biscui…
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Many RVers have told us that not having a worship community has held them back from expanding their travels. This week we talk to full-time RVers and operate The Journey Church Online, a mobile option that could make a big difference for some travelers. We also visit a Renaissance Festival, check out an easy camp recipe and even explore some new Cl…
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With a map of the entire globe What3Words is a very unique way to pinpoint everywhere on earth and share that location with friends, family and emergency service providers. This app can also be very helpful to RVers and campers for finding these places to make our lifestyle more convenient and safer. We speak with What 3 Words to find more details …
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the desert in Quartzsite, Arizona where our fellow travelers share some of their favorite - and least favorite - RV kitchen gadgets for off-grid camping. We got together with a group of boondockers to share ideas, tips and techniques for making the RV kitchen a more useful and d…
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For weeks, Skip has talked about wanting to repair some damage to his RV. As opposed to reaching out to the dealership, he decided to take on this project himself, not knowing for sure what he was getting into. In this episode, he shares all the details of his successful repair efforts, along with the inspiration his grandfather gave him many years…
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast comes to you from the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show where we got to see some of the coolest new gadgets including one that could potentially really extend the amount of time you can spend off the grid by saving a tremendous amount of water you use in the shower. We get to meet with the …
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With Class B RVs being so popular most of them are so expensive that you might need a second job to buy one. But we found a company who makes a high-quality conversion that is also remarkably affordable. Plus they’re designed to be reconfigured in minutes if. Join us as we learn more about these remarkable conversions. You can find this week’s podc…
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To kick of the new year, the Happy Camper Radio Show is now coming to our YouTube channel in high-quality 4K Resolution. During the Christmas break, Skip took the time to retrofit the studio with professional 4K video cameras. In Episode 273 Skip and Daniel talk about the importance of doing your camp inventory to ensure you have all the necessary …
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This week’s StressLess Camping RV and travel podcast has us talking the founder of Flated, a company that makes air toppers for pickups. These unique air toppers take the place of a traditional fiberglass pickup cap and utilize the same technology as a stand-up paddle board to make an easy-to-install and very affordable solid pickup cap. We also sh…
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On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we share our travel plans for 2024. We often find out that we’re near you too late so we thought we’d share where we’re going so we might be able to find you in 2024. From the tools we’re using to the tips for planning this is where we’re headed. We also warn you about a ticking time bomb that may be in …
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On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we look at RV tech and trends that we’ve reviewed in the past and are promising trends for 2024. From things that RV companies hope you like to new ideas to ideas that leave us scratching our heads, this collection of technologies and trends can help you enjoy more StressLess Camping. You can find this w…
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On this week’s StressLess Camping RV podcast we reflect back on eight years of Christmas camping and how we’ve celebrated this special time of year in the time since we first bought a Rockwood Mini Lite. Wait, it’s been eight years, three campers and tons of memories? Join us on this retrospective of our unique, and sometimes goofy, and often Stres…
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Camping can be both a fun and adventurous experience. However, parking your RV outside your residence when not in use can be problematic when it comes to dealing with local ordinances. Even worse, issues can intensify if your "sticks and bricks" are governed by a local Homeowner’s Association (HOA). In this episode, Daniel shares some unfortunate r…
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