Do you love the wacky, wild, weird and wonderful? Do you seek the strange when traveling? We do too, and Roadside America has been a great way to feed our funny fanaticism. This week we speak with Doug Kirby, co-founder of Roadside America, and learn how it started and what it takes to keep up with America's funniest finds.

We also have a small trailer with big features.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0361

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to Episode 361

06:46 - Stock up on Liquified and Liquishine products!

08:10 - In case you forgot, subscribing to the newsletter is free!

08:46 - The Origins of Roadside America

14:01 - From a book to a website

17:31 - Early days of the internet

20:55 - Roadside America: why would you leave America?

23:51 - The obligatory RV road trip

26:44 - From Bell Laboratories to Roadside America

29:37 - Thousands of Roadside America attractions

30:44 - The new Roadside 66 app

40:25 - AirGear has deals on RV essentials

41:49 - RV of the Week: Rockwood MiniLite 2108RB

43:58 - Question of the Week: Have you rented an RV, or rented out your RV?

45:57 - Question of the Week: Show us your favorite "tourist trap"

47:02 - Thank you for tuning in to Episode 361; see you next week!

Have you ever wanted to rent an RV? Have you ever wanted to rent your RV? Is your RV just sitting there when it could be making money? What if you could rent other RVs as a business? This week we talk with Garr Russell from Fireside RV Rentals who works with local RV owners to rent RVs across the country.

We also have an overlanding RV that was introduced at Overland Expo that's just incredible and we can't wait to learn what you think.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0360

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

00:00 - Episode 360 - RV Rentals

01:07 - Introductions

01:32 - We missed Overland Expo West (sad face)

04:33 - Overlanding with ABC Upfitters

06:50 - Introducing Fireside RV Rentals

07:58 - Garr Russell - Fireside RV Rental Franchise

31:22 - Maintenance Reminder: Check your nuts - no, your lug nuts

32:23 - The Air Gear Tire Changing Kit

33:44 - RV of the Week: The Winnebago ARKA

38:07 - Introducing Fireside RV Rentals

39:00 - Question of the Week: Will you camp differently?

39:40 - Question of the Week: Have you rented an RV?

40:12 - Join our fun and friendly StressLess Campers Facebook Group!

40:36 - Thank you for your likes, shares, subscribes, and all your support

You probably already know KOA but did you know they actually have an annual study that tells what campers are doing now and planning tomorrow? We see what they have to say and also share our experience glamping - which is apparently a big thing now. Plus we also share our favorite KOA so far.

We aren't likely to stop looking at RVs and this week Tony shares his review of a new, no-slide model from Rockwood and Flagstaff. Surprisingly, he is not out shopping as we speak!

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0359

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

00:00 - Episode 359

02:57 - Cool air brought to us by ABC Upfitters

04:26 - Kampgrounds of America

13:45 - Reasons people did NOT camp

18:12 - Fascinating Facts from the report

23:38 - RV Sales are down

25:31 - Kinds of KOAs

28:45 - Palm Springs/Joshua Tree KOA in Desert Hot Springs, CA

30:09 - A new experience - KOA Cabin Camping

32:24 - Why are KOAs adding so many cabins?

33:59 - Liquified RV giveaway

39:41 - Goofy USA - the not-so-ruby slipper

41:43 - Question of the Week: what gas stations would you use on Campground Views?

42:29 - Question of the Week: Will you try a different kind of camping?

43:11 - We appreciate you joining us

Don't get caught in a site that your RV doesn't fit. Don't camp where the tree coverage doesn't suit your needs. Know before you go with Campground Views. This week on the StressLess Camping RV podcast, we welcome back Mark Koep from Campground Views. Mark tells us about some exciting new updated to the Campground Views website, and reveals some of his favorite Route 66 hidden gems. And he requests your input for future updates.

We stay hydrated on the road with a nifty hydration gadget. And we have a sneak peak at a few RV reviews Tony is working on.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0358

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

s your RV a dirty bird? Does it look dull and have those famous black streaks from spending winter in storage? What do you do to take care of the roof to keep it clean and protected? This week we welcome back entrepreneur Matt Foxcroft who shares his new Liquishine RV cleaning products designed by RVers for RVers.

We also saw an RV that made Tony swoon and we're planning to try something we've never tried before - sorta kinda.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0357

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

We have helpful information about the care and maintenance of your RV tanks, including fresh water, grey waste, and black waste tanks. We bring Matt from Liquified on to share some of his insights - and the best black tank story ever!

We also have an RV gadget that's totally brightened up our lives.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0356

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

Let's talk RV toilets! This week we learn about dry flush toilets, comfortable RV toilets, bidets, best practices and more. We're flushed with information about ways to go when you're on the go an even have an interview with a friend who just replaced their RV toilet with a dry flush model. There are lots of choices so grab some prunes and prepare to be bowled over.

The biggest challenge for Tony was watching his ps and qs.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0355

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping

The RV industry is listening and, this week, we speak with Susan Carpenter from the RV Women's Alliance where they are working together to take an RV from Chassis to Classy. We also have another portable power station plus our RV of the week is definitely built differently plus we visit a favorite campground and a beautiful nature preserve with easy trails and tons of birds.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0354

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

There is no such thing as too much fire safety. That's why we asked Chuck Thompson from eFire USA to join us for this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast. EFire USA provides fire suppression systems like we have never seen before.

We got to check out a preproduction sample of a new RV, and Tony is reading a book that he shares with us.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0353

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

You're going to Love this week's StressLess Camping RV podcast - in fact you might think it's a total gas. This week we were fortunate to speak with Jim Wheeler from Love's - known for truck stops, fuel stations and now RV stays too! We learn how Love's is making their stops more RV-friendly with amenities RVers will…uh…Love.

We also got to see one of the most beautiful destination trailers we've seen - at least to our eyes.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0352

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.

Have you ever had trouble refilling a prescription when on a road trip? This week, we are speaking to Shane and Steve from Refill Genie who introduce a stressless way to get a prescription refilled, using just your computer and a pharmacy near your location.

Plus, we visited a lot of Goofy USA destination on our Route 66 adventure, and we tell you about one of those destinations: Oatman, Arizona.

You can find this week's podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0351

The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.