Girl Camper

On on this week's show I interview Gary Perschel, the grandson of Serro Scotty founder, John Serro. Gary shares his family's story on the founding of the Scotty company and their excitement about the brands rebirth.

The next generation Scotty's are out and the grandson of founder John Serro is sharing his family memories.

The newest member of the Scotty family debuted at the Hershey RV show in September.

I will be speaking on Girl Camping at the Texas Lifestyle Collective event in Waxahachie, Texas on October 6th! Also appearing are Eddie Ross, East Coast style director for Better Homes and Gardens Magazine; Caroline Harper from House of Harper; Mary Emmerling, author of 25 books and editor of Country Homes Magazine.

On this week show I speak with Erica Bohm  of healthydiningfinder.com. Erica shares the many ways in which her site helps us become healthier and stay healthier at home and on the road.  I also talk about Little Guy Worldwide's Wave One roll out of their new Scotty line of trailers. While some were disappointed that they did not see the reproduced classic Highlander in the first wave, their new "every man's" trailer has something to offer the entry level buyer that is sure to please. Hershey RV show news and our fourth Camper College at Haydocy Airstream in our Campfire Chat!

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On this week's show I talk about coping with the unexpected car (or trailer) breakdown on the road. Who to call? What to do? Roadside assistance benefits and who to trust are some of the issues discussed. I review what happened when my well loved F150 broke down on the Pa Tpk on my way to Ohio alone.

250 miles from home my truck broke down and I needed to have it towed to The nearby Ford dealership.

The truck was placed on a flatbed and the trailer was towed behind.!

I got an unexpected little retreat when I landed at a campground alone while I waited for my truck to be evaluated.

My wonderful next door campers treated me to pizza pies for dinner. The truck was declared unfixable but the weekend was still made up of all the things I love about camping - Making friends of strangers, camp fires, walks and fun food!

The Base Camp by Airstream is out and debuting at the Hershey RV Show this weekend. Airstream of South Florida will have them on site by October 1st.

The Hershey RV Show begins September 14 and runs through the 18th. Stop by and see the new Serro Scotty at the Go Little Guy booth.

My guest today is Lisa Patterson from Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers. Lisa and her husband Gregg started their vintage trailer restoration business in Mattoon, Illinois four years ago. This year they designed and built their own vintage inspired 10' travel trailer complete with bathroom which they named Grace.

The little 10' trailer also has a bathroom.

The booth folds down to a bed of 52x80.

The front kitchen of the Grace trailer.

On this week's show I talk about my first summer as an RVer with a new RV. The things I love about my new Riverside Retro and the things that I'm not so crazy about. There are also a few Love/Hate things in the list.

One of the things I dislike about the modern trailers are the Windows. They open by sliding to the left which really restricts airflow.

The awning was something I was on the fence about but am now so glad I went with it.

One of my regrets is having taken the booth out and opted for a daybed. I am missing the table for morning coffee and am going to have the table and chairs put in.

On  this week's show I am answering Girl Camper's FAQ's. From solo towing to RV show help I go over the questions most asked by listeners. I also talk about some upcoming events.

The beautiful Caroline Harper Knapp will be there with her fashion inspiration.

Tickets are available at $50 for the day or $100 if you would like to join the headliners for dinner at the Dove's Nest on the square in Waxahachie. The $100 ticket price includes an autographed copy of Modern Mix.

Eddie Ross, East Coast Style Editor for Better Homes and Gardens will be headlining the event and signing his new book, Modern Mix.

Princess Craft RV will be on site with the Girl Camper favorite Tab trailer by Go Little Guy Worldwide.

I'm excited to be speaking at the Texas Lifestyle Collective event in Waxahachie, Texas on October 6, 2016. Tastemakers and trendsetters will be talking about Home Decor, Fashion and Food at this full day lifestyle event.!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-lifestyle-collective-tickets-27158552963

http://www.houseofharper.com

On this week's show my guest is Todd Henson, director of sales and marketing at RV Inspections.  Todd discusses the RV Inspection industry and all the benefits to consumers who have an RV inspection done before purchasing a pre- owned motor home or travel trailer. I also chat about all I learned at the latest Camper College at Beckley's Camping Center in Thurmont, Md.

Todd Henson giving a presentation in Texas on the RV Inspection industry.

Paul (the Air Force guy) was a wealth of information for even the seasoned travel trailer owners at Beckley's Camping Center's Camper College event.

Camper College events are a great way for women to get their questions answered as well as meet like minded women to travel with.

The Ohio Country Living Fair is coming up September 16-18 and Go RVing will be there with the Girl Campers. Stop by and see their booth!

On this week's show I am chatting with Karen Redfern,  the Senior director of marketing and communications at RVIA, the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. Karen discusses the changing RV industry and how RVIA is adapting to bring their message to a new generation and to those who have never considered an RV vacation. We also talk about our visit to Blog Her, the annual gathering of the top female bloggers in the country. I share stories of a few of the wonderful women I met at the event and what their blogs have for  all women!

The GoRVing team posing with Jennie Garth in front of the Riverside Retro on display at the Go RVing VIP dinner.

It was my absolute pleasure to meet Lifestyle blogger Jennifer Hunter. Her blog, Lita's World,i is going to be a favorite! Her daughter Libby is an avid Girl Camper podcast listener and was so excited that we got to meet!

http://litasworld.com

I had a great time with actress Nia Peeples who in addition to having a beauty and lifestyle blog, is a motorcycle mamma and a girl camper! She's also a down to earth beauty free of pretense and full of joy! I can't wait to camp with her!

Theae two accomplished women's inspired me in so many ways. Lisa Nivers is the founder of We Said Go Travel and a media host. Her site hosts travel writers from around the world. Hannah Schwartz ( right) is a San Diego native with a wicked Boston hangover. She's a journalist with a Masters degree in Writing and Publishing and her blog "it's a seahorse" is sure to please.

Hannah Schwatrz' blog.

https://itsaseahorse.com

Lisa Niver's travel site;

https://wesaidgotravel.com

On this week's show Beaver Creek State Park Camp host Gail Bable shares what is happening at this East Liverpool, Ohio state park. Gail is a naturalist,  a reenactor at the Pioneer Village there and a fiber artist who spins her own wool.  She will be talking about hat a camp host does as well as what upcoming events visitors can lol forward to.

The Grist Mill at Beaver Creek State Park in East Liverpool, Ohio.

On the "set" of our fun GoRVing photo shoot about Girl Campers.

The whole crew being good sports!

Our set visitor who managed to get in the crews van and swipe a bag of potato chips!

Photo by guest Gail Bable of our Girl Camper dining room!

Upon discovering the Girl Camper movement, most women want in! Their next thought though is, "How?" How do I buy a trailer when I don't know anything about RV's? How do I know if my car can tow that trailer? How and where can I learn to tow? After a decade of promoting Girl Camping, I developed the Camper College program to help Girl Campers find those answers from trusted resources. Recently Go Little Guy Worldwide, the largest producer of teardrop trailers in the world and a proud sponsor of the Girl Camper Podcast, partnered with me to bring more Camper Colleges to more Girl Campers!

Go Little Guy knows their products are a great match for Girl Campers and they want to attract those buyers. Last year Haydocy Airstream in Columbus, Ohio reported that their sales of Tab trailers to Girl Campers reached 37%! The Girl Campers are a demographic in the RV world. They are on the verge of retirement with money to spend and they want safe, lightweight, reliable trailers that are stylish and functional.

This beautiful trailer belonging to Girl Camper Crystal from Indiana reflects the personalization that make them a Girl Camper Favorite.

Go a Little Guy reached out to their top dealers and encouraged them to host these free events to teach prospective campers what is involved in owning, operating and towing a travel trailer. Participating dealerships typically host the event after hours and their staffs walk the attendees through the trailers systems, demystifying trailer operations and thereby reducing purchase anxiety.

Tha Tab trailer of Girl Camper and Tab blogger Sharon Sigmon is another personalized version of the trailer these girls love to love.

http://splashtab.blogspot.com/?m=1

UPCOMING CAMPER COLLEGE EVENTS

Beckley's Camping Center - Thurmont, Md

August 12 - http://www.beckleysrvs.com

Haydocy Airstream and RV - Columbus, Ohio

September 16 - http://www.haydocyairstream.com

Southland RV - Norcross, Georgia

October 21 - http://www.southlandrv.com

Princess Craft RV - Round Rock, Texas

November 11 - http://princess craft rv texas

I am looking forward to meeting all the new Girl Campers and podcast listeners and someday camping with them in "America the Beautiful!"

To register for a Camper College event you must belong to the meet up group, Camp Like a Girl.