Tom and Kris Camping Podcast, RVing and Tent Camping

Tom and Kris Camping Podcast, RVing and Tent Camping episodes:

• 12.28.2018

  RV Batteries, Electronic Sway Control, and Harvest Hosts

  RV Batteries and Battery Tender Our camper is in storage when not in use, so we take the battery with us when we leave it. Now that it’s December, the camper will probably stay in storage for a good 60...

  
• 12.04.2018

  A Rookie’s Guide To Festival Camping

  Our daughter Kelly wrote this post about her first music festival camping experience. We had so much fun reading her story that we decided to make a podcast episode out of it. Join us as Kelly gives us her Rookie’s...

  
• 11.08.2018

  5 Reasons You Need a Tent With Your RV

  I know what you’re thinking. Hey Ballards, we bought an RV so we don’t have to use a tent anymore. I get that, but I can easily come up with 5 reasons you need a tent in your RV. You...

  
• 10.23.2018

  Can I Keep The RV Refrigerator On While Driving?

  This was one of the first questions I had when Kris and I took our new camper out for the first time. Can I keep the RV refrigerator on while driving to our destination? It seems to make sense. If...

  
• 10.07.2018

  New Trends In Camping And RVing

  Trend Number One, Don Is Back We really couldn’t discuss new trends in camping and RVing without Don. He’s been able to get quite a few camping trips in this summer. Kris and I just picked up our new camper...

  
• 09.22.2018

  Camping Checklist – 13 Essential Items

  Do a quick Google search for camping check lists and you’ll be inundated with options. The lists are endless. Everything from clothes for each season to tools for every possible mechanical malaise will be on those lists. But not this...

  
• 09.06.2018

  Camper Or Travel Trailer? Either Way, We Own It

  Every part of the country has it’s own verbiage for RV’s. Popups vs tent trailers, or toter-home vs motorhome. In our case, you can call it a camper or a travel trailer. Either way, we own it. We only considered...

  
• 08.21.2018

  When Camping Doesn’t Look Like The Pictures

  You’re all set up in your campground, tucked in for the night in your RV or tent. The kids have fallen asleep so you decide to do a little cruising on Pinterest or Instagram. And oh, those images. Why doesn’t our...

  
• 08.05.2018

  Tiny Trailers, Big 5th Wheels and Diesel Pickups

  Big 5th wheels and diesel pickups is a topic that came from a listener’s question. At the heart of the question is “do we need a diesel pickup to tow a 5th wheel trailer?” The short answer is definitely no,...

  
• 10.05.2017

  38. Building a Future For Travel Time and Resources

  Building A Future Building a future that allows more time for the things we enjoy takes time and commitment.  Kris and I knew when we bought our condominium that our summer would be spent in renovation mode. Remodeling and renovating...

  
• 06.25.2017

  37. Camping Through Chaos

  What happens when life gets too hectic to camp? That’s what the camping through chaos episode is about. Don was 4 1/2 when our twin daughters were born. Our small popup would easily sleep all of us, but life was...

  
• 06.12.2017

  36. The One Legged Camper, and The Jelly Bean Camper

  What’s a one legged camper? It’s a descriptive term I’ve coined for the camper whose spouse is not a camping fan. I spent most of the 90s working as a car salesman. A husband or wife shopping alone was commonly...

  
• 05.15.2017

  34. Cold Nights, Toys For Kids, Coolers

  Cold Spring Nights Camping season is off and running, but the nights can still be chilly. Higher altitudes and northern parts of the country can easily see nighttime temperatures below freezing well into the summer months. Be sure to bring...

  
• 04.03.2017

  31. When Is It too Cold To Camp? Camping In Bear Country

  When Is It Too Cold To Camp? There are two answers for this one. First, when it’s no longer any fun. Second, when it becomes dangerous. WOW! That was quick. Now, let’s spend a little time on these. Whether you’re...

  
• 01.30.2017

  23. Finally! A Good Camping and RV Expo

  The RV and Camping Expo The Green Bay RV and Camping Expo was alive and well for 4 days. Kris and I were able to spend several hours visiting the show. The emphasis was definitely on the RV side of...

  
• 01.02.2017

  21. A New Year of Adventure And Podcasting

  WE ARE BACK! We are back with new shows, a new co-host host, new segments and more entertainment. Where Did We Go? We’ll save the blow by blow of 2016 and give you a quick recap. A move across the...

  
• 09.05.2016

  20. Listener Feedback, A Few Thoughts On Our Next RV.

  Here it is, September. We’re back, but still a little disorganized. If you’ve ever moved, you know what we’re going through. The recording studio is up and functioning, but I still haven’t located all of my gear. This presents a...

  
• 08.14.2016

  19. Buying or Building Our Next RV. Let The Battle Begin

  Before we talk about our next RV, let me bring you up to date on where we’ve been. Kris and I just returned from a two week road trip. Traveling from our home in northern Wisconsin, we headed towards southern...

  
• 02.03.2016

  16. 3 Alternatives To The VW Camper Bus

  We talked about the VW camper bus in the last episode. You love the concept, but you want something newer, safer and more reliable. Today we’ll talk about some other choices. Author’s Note: I will be completing this post later...