Happy Camper Radio

In tough financial times, people are looking for ways to save money both at home and on the road. There are several ways to cut the budget. in Episode 258, Skip shares some of the ways he's been able to cut costs at home. which allow him to save extra cash for future camping trips.

In this special episode, Skip and Daniel take time to reflect upon ten great years of camp talk radio. Join us as we celebrate this very special occasion. Hear some audio clips of our very first show, as well as Daniel's first appearance in Episode 4.

In Episode 256, we welcome former park ranger and book author Rose McHenry back to the show. Rose shares with us her exciting journey through Death Valley National Park in California. Listen in as she describes the many sights and adventures one can expect when visiting Death Valley, and why it would be a perfect destination for you and your family.

Terry Broussard of Spot2Night is back on the show with some exciting updates. If you're looking for that last minute camping destination, or, planning ahead to a future trip, the Spot2Nite app is your one stop shopping location. In this episode, Terry explains how simple it is to create a profile using the Spot2Nite app, and how to complete your camping reservation in real time.

This week, Daniel's wife Deidre Pitts joins us in the studio. Deidre just returned from an exciting weekend at the Indian Springs State Park in central Georgia. Listen in as she shares stories from her very first car camping adventure, and explains what it's like to camp from inside the hatchback of a vehicle, with a sleeping bag and a handful of camping accessories. By the way, this was a weekend getaway for the ladies, so Daniel was forced to stay home.

Never one to let an extended weekend go to waste, Daniel takes full advantage of President's Day, and returns to North Carolina to continue hiking the Bartram Trail. In addition to several stunning photographs he took along his journey, Daniel finally had an opportunity to break-in his brand new backpacking tent from REI. Listen in as he talks about his adventure, including the discovery of an ancient school bus parked along the trail.

In Episode 252, Jonathan Schloo, founder and inventor of CarGenerator tells us how you can transform your car, truck or SUV into a working generator. Listen in as Jonathan explains how your vehicle can produce electricity while it's running idle. CarGenerator can provide electricity at home during emergencies, and at camp where electrical service is normally unavailable.

This is one of our shorter episodes but very entertaining at the same time. This week, Skip and Daniel are taking their show on the road. Join us as we check out the latest models of RVs on display at the 2023 Atlanta Camping and RV Show. This was a fun-filled event and a great way of spending time with folks who share a passion of outdoor living. It's one episode you'll definitely want to watch on the Happy Camper Radio YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/ahiqTPvc5M4

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If you're an RV owner, this is one episode you won't want to miss. This week, Gabriel Muñoz of "Kleen Tank on the Road No. 3" joins us on the program to discuss the importance of keeping your RV holding tanks properly maintained. Listen in, as Gabriel shares some interesting facts relating to RV gray and black water tanks, and things you can do to prevent serious problems later down the road. It's a very informative show that will surely benefit anyone who travels and vacations in an RV. Gabe and his wife Alissa are also proud members of the Grand Design family.

As time progresses, each one of us will age to the point where camping and vacation travel will become a bit more challenging. Many of us were brought up to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of nature. For a lot of us, camping is a family tradition. As we watch our loved ones grow with age, there will come a time when we will need to step forward and help them with mobility related issues. In this episode, Skip's brother Rick joins us on the show to discuss handicap accessibility at the campground, and the importance of lending a hand to keep the camping spirit alive within them.