We speak with Robert Morales, AKA Traveling Robert about his extensive journeys even during the latest travel challenges. Robert shares tips and ideas of how to find great places to stay and some of his favorite apps and tools to find great destinations. Join us as we on Robert’s third time on the StressLess Camping podcast and hear his best tips for finding great places to enjoy. 

Plus we also share tips and ideas for safely using electric heaters in your RV and why it could be a bad idea. 

• Our discount on Boondockers Welcome
• Tony's article on RVTravel about RV parts shortages affecting consumers, suppliers and dealers
• Traveling Robert’s popular YouTube channel
  • Traveling Robert's video about Quartzsite
• Our discount and info on RV-safe navigation
• Our article on What's Threatening Boondocking at Walmart
• Our article on Should you use an electric space heater in an RV?
• Our podcast episode with RV pioneers Mark and Rebecca Ferrell
• The fun and friendly StressLess Camping Facebook Group

We speak with Robert Morales, AKA Traveling Robert about his extensive journeys even during the latest travel challenges. Robert shares tips and ideas of how to find great places to stay and some of his favorite apps and tools to find great destinations. Join us as we on Robert’s third time on the StressLess Camping podcast and hear his best tips for finding great places to enjoy. 

Plus we also share tips and ideas for safely using electric heaters in your RV and why it could be a bad idea. 

• Our discount on Boondockers Welcome
• Tony's article on RVTravel about RV parts shortages affecting consumers, suppliers and dealers
• Traveling Robert’s popular YouTube channel
  • Traveling Robert's video about Quartzsite
• Our discount and info on RV-safe navigation
• Our article on What's Threatening Boondocking at Walmart
• Our article on Should you use an electric space heater in an RV?
• Our podcast episode with RV pioneers Mark and Rebecca Ferrell
• The fun and friendly StressLess Camping Facebook Group

We speak with Cindy from Cinder’s Travels about some of the challenges of living full time in an RV. She’s got tips and ideas to make the full-time life more enjoyable and how to live in an RV. Then she takes us to her three favorite destinations. 

The Cinders Travel podcast and website

Our episode on the Cinders Travels podcast

The StressLess Camping Facebook Group

• Be as patient with yourself as possible
• Be flexible - things happen that will affect your plans
• Learn how to do maintenance on the systems
• Learn routine maintenance to keep the rig running well
• Adapting to internet challenges on the road
  • Have access to both main cell phone carriers so you have a backup as coverage varies
• Have different defined spaces in your RV to make it easier to separate work and travel
• Finding your community may happen more on line
  • Facebook Groups
  • Instagram
• The challenges of traveling with pets
  • Where you can take them
  • How to monitor their comfort remotely
• Heath and Alyssa’s Book
  • Heath and Alyssa’s Facebook Group - the RV Entrepreneur

• Winding River Resort, Grand Lake, Colorado
• Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
• Wooden Frog Campground near Voyageurs State Park

We speak with Cindy from Cinder’s Travels about some of the challenges of living full time in an RV. She’s got tips and ideas to make the full-time life more enjoyable and how to live in an RV. Then she takes us to her three favorite destinations. 

The Cinders Travel podcast and website

Our episode on the Cinders Travels podcast

The StressLess Camping Facebook Group

• Be as patient with yourself as possible
• Be flexible - things happen that will affect your plans
• Learn how to do maintenance on the systems
• Learn routine maintenance to keep the rig running well
• Adapting to internet challenges on the road
  • Have access to both main cell phone carriers so you have a backup as coverage varies
• Have different defined spaces in your RV to make it easier to separate work and travel
• Finding your community may happen more on line
  • Facebook Groups
  • Instagram
• The challenges of traveling with pets
  • Where you can take them
  • How to monitor their comfort remotely
• Heath and Alyssa’s Book
  • Heath and Alyssa’s Facebook Group - the RV Entrepreneur

• Winding River Resort, Grand Lake, Colorado
• Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
• Wooden Frog Campground near Voyageurs State Park

This week we talk RV construction types and figure out what’s best with our friend Josh Winters from Haylett RV. Are you trying to decide between aluminum-framed and laminated trailer or a traditional wood-framed aluminum-skinned trailer? What’s the best choice and why? We answer all those questions this week plus talk about an exciting new trailer and even pay a visit to see Bigfoot. 

• Josh Winters’ video on RV construction types
• Our article on RV construction types
• Our podcast episode on RV trailer towing
• Our article on RV Checklists 
• Our visit to the Legend of Big Foot Gift Shop in Humboldt
• KOA Benbow
• The Grandfather Tree
• The One-Log House
• Video by JustinCarred about the historic resort of Highway 101
• A brand new RV from inTech - the inTech Terra Oasis travel trailer
• Information on RVShare
• Our Interview with RVTrip Wizard RV GPS
• Our podcast episode about RV refrigerator technologies

This week we talk RV construction types and figure out what’s best with our friend Josh Winters from Haylett RV. Are you trying to decide between aluminum-framed and laminated trailer or a traditional wood-framed aluminum-skinned trailer? What’s the best choice and why? We answer all those questions this week plus talk about an exciting new trailer and even pay a visit to see Bigfoot. 

• Josh Winters’ video on RV construction types
• Our article on RV construction types
• Our podcast episode on RV trailer towing
• Our article on RV Checklists 
• Our visit to the Legend of Big Foot Gift Shop in Humboldt
• KOA Benbow
• The Grandfather Tree
• The One-Log House
• Video by JustinCarred about the historic resort of Highway 101
• A brand new RV from inTech - the inTech Terra Oasis travel trailer
• Information on RVShare
• Our Interview with RVTrip Wizard RV GPS
• Our podcast episode about RV refrigerator technologies

This week we talk about StressLess Camping on Thanksgiving with some great tips and hints for making a campground Thanksgiving meal. Our three guest chefs and campground cooks have some great ideas to use today or in the future. We’ve got a lot to be thankful for so pull up a plate and join us as we enjoy some StressLess Camping - Thanksgiving style!

This week we talk about StressLess Camping on Thanksgiving with some great tips and hints for making a campground Thanksgiving meal. Our three guest chefs and campground cooks have some great ideas to use today or in the future. We’ve got a lot to be thankful for so pull up a plate and join us as we enjoy some StressLess Camping - Thanksgiving style!

This week we’ve got 20 mistakes that new RVers should avoid at the campground - expensive, dangerous and just funny things we’ve seen while RVing. Make your next camping experience a StressLess Camping one by avoiding these rookie mistakes.

1. Unhook your safety chains second to last
2. Unhook your emergency brake cable last
3. Make sure your stabilizer jacks are up before hooking to your tow vehicle
4. Check propane levels - pour hot water on the tank and feel where there is a significant temperature change indicating the propane level or get a tank monitor such as the Tank Check LP monitor kit
5. Make sure the gate valves are closed on your tank before you open the sewer cap
6. Don’t keep your gate valves open until it’s time to dump
7. Don’t leave propane on while driving
8. Don’t leave the awning out when you’re not at the RV
9. Podcast episode: Don’t be spooked by Boondocking
10. Don’t hang things from the bumper of your travel trailer
11. Mind your campfire - our Campfire Safety Podcast episode
12. Wildlife and bear safety podcast episode with Steve Searles
13. Don’t leave heaters and other appliances unattended
14. RV Electricity basics with Mike Sokol
15. Look over your campsite before backing in
16. Checklists make for StressLess Camping
17. Check the weather before it becomes an issue
18. Plan your fuel stops in advance with a tool like RV Trip Wizard
19. Walk the campsite before you leave
20. Tips for campground etiquette

Plus we’ve got a great gadget - a campfire cooking tripod made by our blacksmithing friend Devin.

This week we’ve got 20 mistakes that new RVers should avoid at the campground - expensive, dangerous and just funny things we’ve seen while RVing. Make your next camping experience a StressLess Camping one by avoiding these rookie mistakes.

1. Unhook your safety chains second to last
2. Unhook your emergency brake cable last
3. Make sure your stabilizer jacks are up before hooking to your tow vehicle
4. Check propane levels - pour hot water on the tank and feel where there is a significant temperature change indicating the propane level or get a tank monitor such as the Tank Check LP monitor kit
5. Make sure the gate valves are closed on your tank before you open the sewer cap
6. Don’t keep your gate valves open until it’s time to dump
7. Don’t leave propane on while driving
8. Don’t leave the awning out when you’re not at the RV
9. Podcast episode: Don’t be spooked by Boondocking
10. Don’t hang things from the bumper of your travel trailer
11. Mind your campfire - our Campfire Safety Podcast episode
12. Wildlife and bear safety podcast episode with Steve Searles
13. Don’t leave heaters and other appliances unattended
14. RV Electricity basics with Mike Sokol
15. Look over your campsite before backing in
16. Checklists make for StressLess Camping
17. Check the weather before it becomes an issue
18. Plan your fuel stops in advance with a tool like RV Trip Wizard
19. Walk the campsite before you leave
20. Tips for campground etiquette

Plus we’ve got a great gadget - a campfire cooking tripod made by our blacksmithing friend Devin.