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What's Girl Camper about?

Whether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned camping expert, Girl Camper’s practical tips, inspirational interviews and their own experiences from the road will inspire you to ‘go places and do things’!

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Girl Camper episodes:

04.23.2024
Episode 221: Camping Culinary Delights: Cooking with Omnia Stovetop Ovens
Looking for a different way to cook good food at the campground? From steamed vegetables, to lasagna to fresh baked bread, in this episode of the podcast you can learn how as Lesa McDermott introduces Gustaf Lunden from Omnia...
04.16.2024
Episode 220: Multi Generational Camper
If creating memories, giving siblings, cousins and in-laws opportunities to bond, spending time outdoors with those you love the most all seem like worthy goals, this week’s show is for you. I am taking a look at three things you...
04.09.2024
Episode 219: Seasonal Camping: Embracing a New Chapter with Janine Pettit
In Episode 219 of the Girl Camper podcast, co-host Janine Pettit delves into her personal journey and decision to embrace seasonal camping. Despite her initial reservations, Janine reflects on her extensive solo travels and the joy of discovering newfound independence...
04.06.2024
What has Girl Camper been up to since 2020?
We're BACK! It's the Girl Camper Podcast! With a new look, format, topics and so much more. Tune in to Camper in Chief Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott to hear what Girl Camper has been up to these last few...
03.30.2021
Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer
When I see a vintage camper I am transported back to the camp outs of my youth! They hold so much in the way of charm and nostalgia for me. We did some tent camping and had a home made...
03.02.2021
Episode 151: The Pop Up Trailer Explored with Mary Ellen Arndorfer
We have spent this year exploring all of the different kinds of RV’s available. Today we are looking at the tried and true Pop Up trailer. That magic box that so many of us grew up camping in and that...
02.09.2021
Episode 40: Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft
On this weeks show our topic is “reducing the chances of trailer theft.” All too often I see on social media a request to share a picture from a heart broken trailer owner who’s beloved trailer has been stolen ....
05.19.2020
Episode 215: Trailer Tires 101
Girl Camper Guide Catherine Goggia is pinch hitting for me for the next two weeks while I am on a little sabbatical. She is taking us through her purchase of new trailer tires and explaining trailer tires (ST) versus regular...
05.05.2020
Episode 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man
Have you been wondering how an outdoor enthusiast with a top rated TV show became the host of the number one RV Show in the country? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a campground? On...
04.28.2020
Episode 212: Taking the Full Time Leap
If you are one of those who dream the full time RVing dream, - in technicolor, black and white, on the job and off, you will enjoy meeting Sandy Ellingson, Executive Director of RVWA, the Recreation Vehicle Women's Alliance. Sandy...
04.21.2020
Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin
Mary Kirlin, Girl Camper Contributing Editor has posted her new spring Gear Guide with her favorite hiking essentials! Mary lives in Northern California and frequently travels the Pacific Northwest where she hikes and captures beautiful photos. I invited...
04.14.2020
Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds
If you want to travel with all the comforts of home but not need a big tow vehicle to do it, this is the podcast for you. In Episode 190 I shared five RV's under 3K pounds that you can...
03.31.2020
Episode 208: Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill
Have you wanted to have a truck but not something quite as big as a half ton? Are you wondering what light duty trucks out there will deliver on tow capacity, mileage and comfort? Mike Caudill is an auto...
03.19.2020
Episode 207: RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News
Have you harbored a dream of buying an RV and taking off for parts unknown? Do you dream of a life where you can make money on the road and live your best life but don’t know how to get...
03.10.2020
Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever
We all have concerns when we head out and the best way to deal with fear is to acknowledge the possibilities and have a plan for if and when they happen. That is what we do here at Girl Camper,...
02.26.2020
Episode 204: Girl Camper Boondocks!
I can honestly say that I like every kind of camping. Resort RV Parks, State and National Parks, backyard camping and now I can add, dispersed camping to that list. On today's show I am sharing my first experience camping...
02.18.2020
Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review
It was my pleasure to head out into the Arizona desert in January to road test the Lance 650 truck camper. I have been fascinated with the idea of truck camping since I was a kid and my grandfather put...
02.04.2020
Lance Manufacturing Offers Award Winning New Ultra Lights
I have just returned from a visit with the good folks at Lance Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, California. I went out there to road test the Lance 650 truck camper. More on that in the coming weeks but, hint, hint......
01.07.2020
Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips
We're on sabbatical this week and highlighting some of the top rated podcast episodes with a quick review. You can check out the full episode from this highly rated show right here!! This weeks show is a quick refresher on...
01.01.2020
Episode 200: Girl Camper and 99 Walks
Today we are celebrating our 200th podcast episode and I can't think of a better way to celebrate that than to welcome Girl Boss, Joyce Shulman to the show. Joyce is an attorney, the founder of multiple businesses including Macaroni...
12.17.2019
Episode 198: My Favorite Things From 2019
Each year I get lots of products sent to me to test and I also buy lots of things that I see and want to test out. This is a list of some of my favorite products from last year....
12.10.2019
Episode 197: Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley
The whole RV world (okay, not everyone!) heads to Arizona each winter and it always looks like so much fun. I have always wanted to go and this year I am making that happen. I couldn't go it alone...
12.03.2019
Episode 196: My Winter RV Projects
I had so much fun preparing our R Pod 196 Charity Raffle trailer for touring. We took it from factory to fabulous in just one short week. I felt a little like the Shoe makers kid passing the finished trailer...
11.26.2019
Episode 195: Closing Up the RV for Winter
Each year I dread the task of closing up the RV. I never want the season to end and I hate that I can't driveway camp in it when it's all closed up. All my comfort items are removed and...
11.21.2019
Episode 194A: Big “Girl Camper” News
I am thrilled to share that Girl Camper has just launched a bucket load of exciting new features to our site! We have just released a special edition podcast episode with all the details. Every new feature is thrilling to...
11.05.2019
Episode 193: Road Trip Must Haves for the Car
When I hit the road, whether I am towing my trailer or road tripping in my truck and staying in hotels, there are certain things that I must take with me. Some are for safety purposes, some in the event...
10.22.2019
Episode 191: Frequently Asked RV Questions Part 3
Have you ever been told not to park your RV on the grass when storing it for winter? Have you wondered what calamity would befall it if you disregarded this advice? Have you wondered if that advice was the Gospel...
10.15.2019
Episode 190: Five RV’s under 3K Pounds That You Can Stand In
I am just back from the big Open House in Elkhart, Indiana where the RV manufacturers were displaying their new products and updated older ones. There are some new RV’s out there for the lightweight set and some older ones...
10.08.2019
Episode 189: Our Factory to Fabulous Charity R Pod
We just kicked off the second annual Girl Camper Charity RV Raffle benefiting HoldYou Foundation! The grand prize R-pod winner will be chosen February 14, 2020 with 9 other prizes including gift certificates to Spoonflower, Wanderwide Art, Camco, Dometic,...
10.01.2019
Episode 188: Design Trends in the RV Industry
Are you part of the crowd that goes to RV Shows and comes away thinking that the designers of these units are enamored with brown and grey? Do you wonder if Elkhart, Indiana is actually the set of a 1950’s...
09.24.2019
Episode 187: What’s in Kate Dunbar’s RV Pantry?
On this week’s show Girl Camper Food Editor, Kate Dunbar takes us through her RV pantry. As someone whose spice cabinet consists of salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika I was excited to learn what an actual foodie keeps in...
08.27.2019
Episode 183: Ford Expedition Review plus Pros and Cons of SUV versus Truck
Fun with Ford! I recently had the opportunity to test drive the Ford Expedition for a week. I have been considering switching from my F150 truck to an SUV so I put the question out there to Girl Campers -...
08.20.2019
Episode 182: Marlene Caraballo and Multi Generation Camp Outs
My guest today is Marlene Caraballo. She's a wife of 30 years, mom to three almost grown sons, an avid blogger at Cheers 2 Chapter 2 and a long time RVer who is now looking Chapter Two straight in the...
08.14.2019
Episode 181: Camp Addict Co Founders Talk Full Timing
On this week's show I interview friends, travel companions and business partners Kelly Beasley and Marshall Wendler. Their paths crossing turned into a grand blessing for the RV world. Kelly is full of chutzpah and courage and made her dream...
07.30.2019
Episode 179: RV Safety Classes with Walter Cannon
Walter Cannon has dedicated his career to RV Saftey. He was a founding member of the RV Safety and Education Foundation, an organization created to increase awareness of RV saftey issues and create educational materials for that purpose. Over the...
07.23.2019
Episode 178: Tips for Being a Happy Camper
Does the prospect of a camping trip sometimes become stressful? Are you tempted to just settle for an evening around your neighbors fire pit? You are not alone. Today I am giving you a set of tips that I have...
07.16.2019
Episode 177: Frequently Asked Questions – Part Two
I had a lot of fun last week answering listeners questions and this week I am wrapping up this installment of FAQ's. There's a lot of information out there and plenty of trusted resources. When I am unsure of something...
07.09.2019
Episode 176: Girl Camper FAQ’s answered by Janine
On this week's podcast I am answering listeners questions! I think it is so important to remember that for many, this camping thing is all brand new and we definitely want to be the site that says, "There's no such...
07.02.2019
Episode 175: Water Sports 101 with Mary Ellen Arndorfer
On this week's show returning guest Mary Ellen Arndorfer returns to gives us the 411 on how to start enjoying water sports. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and surfing are great ways to play in the water and get outdoors. I grew...
06.25.2019
Episode 174: Mid Size SUV’s with a Tow Capacity of 5K or More
My guest this week is award winning radio and TV host Alan Taylor. Alan is a 30 + year veteran broadcaster and auto expert. He also hosts the popular Entrepreneur Weekly Podcast for Entrepreneur Magazine. He has worked with Motor...
06.11.2019
Episode 172: Learning to Camp with the Hip Homeschool Moms
Did you know that a campground is a great place for non RV owners to learn about camping? Did you know that they are also a great place to host an event? Hip Homeschool Moms, Trish Corlew and Wendy Hilton...
06.04.2019
Episode 171: Downsizing to RV Full Time
On this weeks show I welcome returning guest, Sandy Newkirk. I first interviewed Sandy way back in Episode 12 of the podcast. Sandy and I met when she happened by my house on her way to a garage sale and...
05.28.2019
Episode 170: Setting Your RV Up at the Campsite
Have you wondered if there's a pecking order to setting up the RV once you arrive at the campground? Well, there is! Today I am going over the steps to help you make sure you don't make a costly mistake...
05.21.2019
Episode 169: Building the Best Campfire
Do you love the roar and crackle of a good campfire? Are you mesmerized by the flickering lights, glowing embers and radiating warmth? I've got some tips on building the perfect campfire! Ingredients * Tinder or fire starters * Kindling *...
05.14.2019
Episode 168: RV Wet Bath Hacks
Have you found the perfect trailer but are afraid to pull the trigger because it has a wet bath? Are you imagining sloppy pools of water on everything and mold incubating on the walls? Think again. RV's with wet baths...
05.07.2019
Episode 167: RV Kitchen Hacks
My Favorite RV Kitchen Hacks I want my RV kitchen to do everything my home kitchen does and I am always scouring for RV kitchen tips because it has to do all of that in 10% of the space. Here are...
04.30.2019
Episode 166: Towing Safety 101
On this weeks show I am walking you through the basics of matching your tow vehicle to your RV. I am breaking down and defining the terms associated with towing safety. I'm also laying out the formula used to determine...
04.23.2019
Episode 165: Girl Camper Favorite Kitchen Items
On today's show I am sharing the results of my online survey asking Girl Campers for their favorite things they won't camp without. There were so many things that I decided to just start with their favorite kitchen things. Whether...
04.16.2019
Episode 164: Spring Gear Guide
On this week's show I am highlighting some of my favorite new gear. It's time to clean out the camper and find a spot for all the new gear, gizmos and gadgets. Out of the Box Camping is a quarterly subscription...
04.09.2019
Episode 163: Spring RV Projects with Mark Polk
Are you ready to shake off winter and get that camper ready to roll? Mark Polk is here today to talk about projects you can do yourself to get the camper ready for this season's camping adventures. Mark is the...

What's Girl Camper about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Girl Camper episodes:

Episode 221: Camping Culinary Delights: Cooking with Omnia Stovetop Ovens

Episode 220: Multi Generational Camper

Episode 219: Seasonal Camping: Embracing a New Chapter with Janine Pettit

What has Girl Camper been up to since 2020?

Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer

Episode 151: The Pop Up Trailer Explored with Mary Ellen Arndorfer

Episode 40: Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft

Episode 215: Trailer Tires 101

Episode 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man

Episode 212: Taking the Full Time Leap

Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin

Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds

Episode 208: Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill

Episode 207: RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News

Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever

Episode 204: Girl Camper Boondocks!

Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review

Lance Manufacturing Offers Award Winning New Ultra Lights

Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips

Episode 200: Girl Camper and 99 Walks

Episode 198: My Favorite Things From 2019

Episode 197: Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley

Episode 196: My Winter RV Projects

Episode 195: Closing Up the RV for Winter

Episode 194A: Big “Girl Camper” News

Episode 193: Road Trip Must Haves for the Car

Episode 191: Frequently Asked RV Questions Part 3

Episode 190: Five RV’s under 3K Pounds That You Can Stand In

Episode 189: Our Factory to Fabulous Charity R Pod

Episode 188: Design Trends in the RV Industry

Episode 187: What’s in Kate Dunbar’s RV Pantry?

Episode 183: Ford Expedition Review plus Pros and Cons of SUV versus Truck

Episode 182: Marlene Caraballo and Multi Generation Camp Outs

Episode 181: Camp Addict Co Founders Talk Full Timing

Episode 179: RV Safety Classes with Walter Cannon

Episode 178: Tips for Being a Happy Camper

Episode 177: Frequently Asked Questions – Part Two

Episode 176: Girl Camper FAQ’s answered by Janine

Episode 175: Water Sports 101 with Mary Ellen Arndorfer

Episode 174: Mid Size SUV’s with a Tow Capacity of 5K or More

Episode 172: Learning to Camp with the Hip Homeschool Moms

Episode 171: Downsizing to RV Full Time

Episode 170: Setting Your RV Up at the Campsite

Episode 169: Building the Best Campfire

Episode 168: RV Wet Bath Hacks

Episode 167: RV Kitchen Hacks

Episode 166: Towing Safety 101

Episode 165: Girl Camper Favorite Kitchen Items

Episode 164: Spring Gear Guide

Episode 163: Spring RV Projects with Mark Polk