The largest RV event in the US is the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV show and we talk with organizer Kimmy King about the history, happenings and plans for the event. It is an absolute must-do event and we’re talking how it went and what to expect in 2022.

Then we pay a visit to New Braunfels, Texas and learn some insider tips. 

• The Quartzsite Sports, Vacation and RV Show
• Our tips for making the most of the Quartzsite experience

• Schlitterbahn water park
• The Float House restaurant
• Randy Rogers band
• Alpine Haus restaurant
• Things to see and do in New Braunfels, Texas
• Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
• Nearby Canyon Lake wine region

• Our wheat straw plates on Amazon

• Our friendly Facebook Group of happy campers
• StressLess Camping RV discounts and deals

Learn how Jayne Barocela had the ultimate barn find of two vintage trailers and all the tools to make more. And now she is doing just that - making Relic Custom Trailers, tailfins and all!

• Relic Custom Trailers
  • Girl Camper Relic Trailer auction through February 14, 2021 for Hold You Foundation
• Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley
  • Justin Scarred video about Amargosa
• Spot2Nite - a new reservations system for RVers
• Our Discounts and Deals for RVers
  • Discounts on Lion Energy reliable, safe lithium power
  • RV Trip Wizard - RV route planning
• Our friendly StressLess Camping Facebook Group

This week we learn about Death Valley with Park Spokesperson Abby Wines. Abby shares tips on how to best enjoy the park, and offers some natural and human history. Abby offers ideas on making the most of a short stay in the Park.

The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure and RV lifestyle. 

• Travertine Hot Springs: https://www.monocounty.org/places-to-go/hot-springs/
• The RV Entrepreneur podcast: connectivity on the road
• Rainbow Basin and Owl Campground
• Ranger Abby Wines from Death Valley, CA
• Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley - Scotty’s Castle video series on YouTube
• Harvest Hosts - https://www.stresslesscamping.com/harvest-hosts
• RVTripWizard
• Our cast iron special podcast with Cowboy Kent Rollins
• NOAA Weather app
• StressLess Camping podcast group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StressLessPodcast/

What’s the future of campgrounds? How can you find a great place to stay even when the campgrounds are full? Mark Koep from CampgroundViews is back with us talking about some exciting technology coming soon to help campers. He also shares some great tips for finding that campground today.

Then we spend some time in the California desert exploring Rainbow Basin and a great inexpensive hidden gem. 

Tips from Mark Koep from Campground Views on finding places to stay:

• Open your horizons - be willing to try new places and be more flexible with times. 
• Understand your fellow RVers buying habits - many RVers book more than they need and cancel at the last minute. Often you can find what you want at the last minute. 
• Have lots of options - know the places you want to go within an area.
• If a place is critical - make reservations well in advance. 

• Access Parks - https://www.accessparks.com
• RV Self Park with Jim Turntine: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0045
• Peggy’s article on Rainbow Basin
• Harvest Hosts discount
• Lion Energy discount
• Question of the Week - do you care if there are permanent residents when you stay at an RV park?
• Ego Power+ PAD1500 Nexus 150 watt power inverter.

This week we talk RV finance insider tips with Manya Tenney from Redwood Empire RVS. Manya has tips on how to get the best deal when financing your next RV. Then she takes us with her on vacation to Needles for some great RVing and fun off-roading. 

• Know your credit score - a 620 is minimum but over 780 is best
  • Understanding your credit score
  • How to freeze your credit
  • Credit lock vs credit freeze
• Have a down payment - cover at least the tax and license on your RV
• Co-signers don’t typically work for RV loans
• Finance as long as possible to have the lowest payments but make additional payments when you can to shorten the loan and reduce your interest
• Bonus: have a great relationship with a local credit union that does RV loans
• Working with a dealership doesn’t cost more than if you went to the credit union itself but could save you a lot of time and frustration

Pirates Cove in Needles

Emerald Cove

How and where do you like to cook when you go RVing?

Our discount on the Grubstick

Rent others' RVs or rent your own with RVShare

Our fun and friendly Facebook Group

We talk fitness on the road with Stefany and James from The Fit RV and learn some great tips to help us stay healthier and live longer as we enjoy the RV lifestyle. Stefany and James have some great tips on gear, lifestyle and healthy habits you can start implementing today that are easy and can work with your RV adventure. 

We’ve also got Tony’s favorite and least favorite features from writing over 100 reviews of RVs. What’s hot and what’s not. 

The StressLess Camping RV podcast is a great resource for anyone wanting to make the most of the RV adventure and RV lifestyle.

1. Plan your activity before you plan your trip. 
2. Stop often and do a rest stop recharge - stopping every 1-2 hours and get in some physical activity. 
   1. Using apps to find fun stops along the trip
   2. Set your driver seat for the best posture for your drive - Here's their video
   3. Don’t eat while you’re driving
3. Make healthy eating be part of the adventure
4. Pack travel-friendly fitness gear
   1. TRX Fitness Trainer: https://amzn.to/3pZO55w
   2. Resistance Bands: https://amzn.to/2MI6xS3
   3. Jump Rope: https://amzn.to/3bhyxGy
   4. Glympse app: https://glympse.com/get-glympse-app/
5. Roll with the punches and StressLess

Teddy Bear diner in Big Bear, CA

My article: My favorite RV features of 2020

Tony’s article on my favorite RVs of 2020

Our Discounts and deals on:

1. Safe, reliable lithium energy for your RV
2. Free overnight stays through Boondockers Welcome

StressLess Camping podcast group

We’re looking at RV myths and legends and finding out which are true and which are bunk. There are so many rumors and so much false information for RVers and we take a loot at some of the most widely spread rumors to see what’s real and what’s not. 

• FMCA discount
• RVTravel article - can a half-ton pickup tow that?
• Podcast episode about how much you can tow
• Episode with Nathan Pettijohn - Travels with Hoffa
• Article - how much to travel 2,500 miles
• America’s National Parks podcast
• Information on RV Solar
• Pineapple Upside Down martini recipe
• RV Trip Wizard
• Albion River Campground
• StressLess Camping podcast group

We’re looking at RV myths and legends and finding out which are true and which are bunk. There are so many rumors and so much false information for RVers and we take a loot at some of the most widely spread rumors to see what’s real and what’s not. 

• FMCA discount
• RVTravel article - can a half-ton pickup tow that?
• Podcast episode about how much you can tow
• Episode with Nathan Pettijohn - Travels with Hoffa
• Article - how much to travel 2,500 miles
• America’s National Parks podcast
• Information on RV Solar
• Pineapple Upside Down martini recipe
• RV Trip Wizard
• Albion River Campground
• StressLess Camping podcast group

Our Christmas Special with a unique take on ’Twas The Night Before Christmas with a campground twist.

Our Christmas Special with a unique take on ’Twas The Night Before Christmas with a campground twist.