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Are you part of the crowd that goes to RV Shows and comes away thinking that the designers of these units are enamored with brown and grey? Do you wonder if Elkhart, Indiana is actually the set of a 1950’s TV show and it’s all in black and white? Well, I’m here to tell you […] The post Episode 188: Design Trends in the RV Industry appeared first on Girl Camper.

Fun with Ford! I recently had the opportunity to test drive the Ford Expedition for a week. I have been considering switching from my F150 truck to an SUV so  I put the question out there to Girl Campers – do you prefer an SUV to a truck and, if so, why? There were those […] The post Episode 183: Ford Expedition Review plus Pros and Cons of SUV versus Truck appeared first on Girl Camper.

My guest today is Marlene Caraballo. She’s a wife of 30 years, mom to three almost grown sons, an avid blogger at Cheers 2 Chapter 2 and a long time RVer who is now looking Chapter Two straight in the eye and, guess what, it’s looking good for this almost empty nester. I invited Marlene […] The post Episode 182: Marlene Caraballo and Multi Generation Camp Outs appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this week’s show I interview friends, travel companions and business partners Kelly Beasley and Marshall Wendler. Their paths crossing turned into a grand blessing for the RV world. Kelly is full of chutzpah and courage and made her dream of full time RVing a reality. Once in that world she met a “technical nerd” […] The post Episode 181: Camp Addict Co Founders Talk Full Timing appeared first on Girl Camper.

Walter Cannon has dedicated his career to RV Saftey. He was a founding member of the RV Safety and Education Foundation, an organization created to increase awareness of RV saftey issues and create educational materials for that purpose. Over the years the Foundation has grown to be a comprehensive source for all things related to […] The post Episode 179: RV Safety Classes with Walter Cannon appeared first on Girl Camper.

Does the prospect of a camping trip sometimes become stressful? Are you tempted to just settle for an evening around your neighbors fire pit? You are not alone. Today I am giving you a set of tips that I have honed over the years that make camping trips, whether just a weekend or weeks away […] The post Episode 178: Tips for Being a Happy Camper appeared first on Girl Camper.

I had a lot of fun last week answering listeners questions and this week I am wrapping up this installment of FAQ’s. There’s a lot of information out there and plenty of trusted resources. When I am unsure of something I pull in an expert which is why you will see links here to past […] The post Episode 177: Frequently Asked Questions – Part Two appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this week’s podcast I am answering listeners questions! I think it is so important to remember that for many, this camping thing is all brand new and we definitely want to be the site that says, “There’s no such thing as a dumb question” so, here we go! Submitted by: Michelle Cole Travel Trailer […] The post Episode 176: Girl Camper FAQ’s answered by Janine appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this week’s show returning guest Mary Ellen Arndorfer returns to gives us the 411 on how to start enjoying water sports. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and surfing are great ways to play in the water and get outdoors. I grew up in the midwest and spent time at our cousins summer home on Lake […] The post Episode 175: Water Sports 101 with Mary Ellen Arndorfer appeared first on Girl Camper.

My guest this week is award winning radio and TV host Alan Taylor. Alan is a 30 + year veteran broadcaster and auto expert. He also hosts the popular Entrepreneur Weekly Podcast for Entrepreneur Magazine. He has worked with Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Inc. Magazine and Popular Science. He is a regular contributor to […] The post Episode 174: Mid Size SUV’s with a Tow Capacity of 5K or More appeared first on Girl Camper.

Did you know that a campground is a great place for non RV owners to learn about camping? Did you know that they are also a great place to host an event? Hip Homeschool Moms, Trish Corlew and Wendy Hilton recently took their followers on one of their Homeschool Road Trips to explore the World’s […] The post Episode 172: Learning to Camp with the Hip Homeschool Moms appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this weeks show I welcome returning guest, Sandy Newkirk. I first interviewed Sandy way back in Episode 12 of the podcast. Sandy and I met when she happened by my house on her way to a garage sale and saw me in my driveway working on my vintage camper. She pulled up and asked […] The post Episode 171: Downsizing to RV Full Time appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you wondered if there’s a pecking order to setting up the RV once you arrive at the campground? Well, there is! Today I am going over the steps to help you make sure you don’t make a costly mistake but, before we cover that I want to chat for a minute about the whole […] The post Episode 170: Setting Your RV Up at the Campsite appeared first on Girl Camper.

Do you love the roar and crackle of a good campfire? Are you mesmerized by the flickering lights, glowing embers and radiating warmth? I’ve got some tips on building the perfect campfire! Ingredients  Tinder or fire starters Kindling Dry hardwoods Rake Ring Fan or bellows Fireplace gloves or tongs Lighter Start by preparing your ring […] The post Episode 169: Building the Best Campfire appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you found the perfect trailer but are afraid to pull the trigger because it has a wet bath? Are you imagining sloppy pools of water on everything and mold incubating on the walls? Think again. RV’s with wet baths can keep a trailers weight down significantly and give you added floor space where you […] The post Episode 168: RV Wet Bath Hacks appeared first on Girl Camper.

My Favorite RV Kitchen Hacks  I want my RV kitchen to do everything my home kitchen does and I am always scouring for RV kitchen tips because it has to do all of that in 10% of the space. Here are a few of my favorites!! Magnetic Knife Holder – Chef style magnetic knife holders […] The post Episode 167: RV Kitchen Hacks appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this weeks show I am walking you through the basics of matching your tow vehicle to your RV. I am breaking down and defining the terms associated with towing safety.  I’m also laying out the formula used to determine what size RV can be safely towed by what sized tow vehicle. Some terms we […] The post Episode 166: Towing Safety 101 appeared first on Girl Camper.

On today’s show I am sharing the results of my online survey asking Girl Campers for their favorite things they won’t camp without. There were so many things that I decided to just start with their favorite kitchen things. Whether you Camp Like a Girl with all the comforts of home or go with a […] The post Episode 165: Girl Camper Favorite Kitchen Items appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this week’s show I am highlighting some of my favorite new gear. It’s time to clean out the camper and find a spot for all the new gear, gizmos and gadgets. Out of the Box Camping is a quarterly subscription box delivered to your door for campers, glampers and RV enthusiasts. If you buy […] The post Episode 164: Spring Gear Guide appeared first on Girl Camper.

Are you ready to shake off winter and get that camper ready to roll? Mark Polk is here today to talk about projects you can do yourself to get the camper ready for this season’s camping adventures. Mark is the founder of RV Education 101 and an industry expert on safety, maintenance and RV repairs. […] The post Episode 163: Spring RV Projects with Mark Polk appeared first on Girl Camper.