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I am so happy to tell you that Marc and Julie Bennett from RV Love have put together a virtual summit for those wanting to enter the RV world. This summit will take place on Saturday, June 16 on line! Marc and Julie are the authors of Living the RV Life – Your Ultimate Guide […] The post Hit the Road RV Summit with Marc and Julie Bennett – Episode 217 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you ever come home from a trip and scrolled through your phone looking at your photos and been so disappointed in them? Do you think they can never live up to the feeling you had when looking at them? It’s hard to recreate the emotion we have when standing in front of an epic […] The post 10 Tips to Improve Your Camping Photos – Episode 216 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Girl Camper Guide Catherine Goggia is pinch hitting for me for the next two weeks while I am on a little sabbatical. She is taking us through her purchase of new trailer tires and explaining trailer tires (ST) versus regular tires (LT). Catherine is our Northern California Girl Camper Guide. She is an R Pod […] The post Trailer Tires 101 – Episode 215 appeared first on Girl Camper.

It’s my great pleasure to introduce the newest member of our Girl Camper family, Northern California Guide, Catherine Goggia. She grew up in a camping family and made great memories with her parents and siblings. She is on board to share all she knows about the beautiful part of the country she is privileged to […] The post Meet Catherine Goggia – Northern California Girl Camper Guide – Episode 214 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you been wondering how an outdoor enthusiast with a top rated TV show became the host of the number one RV Show in the country? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own a campground? On this week’s podcast, I turn the tables and interview my friend Alan Warren from the […] The post Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man – Episode 213 appeared first on Girl Camper.

If you are one of those who dream the full time RVing dream, – in technicolor, black and white, on the job and off, you will enjoy meeting Sandy Ellingson, Executive Director of RVWA, the Recreation Vehicle Women’s Alliance. After achieving empty nest status, Sandy, still working full time, and her retired husband, began researching […] The post Taking the Full Time Leap – Episode 212 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Mary Kirlin, Girl Camper Contributing Editor has posted her new spring Gear Guide with her favorite hiking essentials! Mary lives in Northern California and frequently travels the Pacific Northwest where she hikes and captures beautiful photos. I invited Mary to contribute gear guides to Girl Camper because she is a dedicated researcher, loves finding companies […] The post Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin – Episode 211 appeared first on Girl Camper.

If you want to travel with all the comforts of home but not need a big tow vehicle to do it, this is the podcast for you. In Episode 190 I shared five RV’s under 3K pounds that you can stand in. I had to leave quite a few off the list though and this […] The post 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds – Episode 210 appeared first on Girl Camper.

My guest today is Michelle Graña Almodóvar‎ our DelMarVar Girl Camper Guide. Michelle and I came to know each other through social media when each of us owned a Little Guy Max trailer. It wasn’t long before we were regular camping buddies! I immediately realized Michelle had a spark that drew people to her and […] The post Meet Michelle – DelMarVa Girl Camper Guide – Episode 209 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you wanted to have a truck but not something quite as big as a half ton? Are you wondering what light duty trucks out there will deliver on tow capacity, mileage and comfort? Mike Caudill is an auto expert, owner of Driven360, experienced RVer and my guest today as we go over the top […] The post Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill – Episode 208 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Have you harbored a dream of buying an RV and taking off for parts unknown? Do you dream of a life where you can make money on the road and live your best life but don’t know how to get started? My guest today is Jody Duquette, Executive Director of Workamper News. She’s sharing their […] The post RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News – Episode 207 appeared first on Girl Camper.

We all have concerns when we head out and the best way to deal with fear is to acknowledge the possibilities and have a plan for if and when they happen. That is what we do here at Girl Camper, we educate new RVers and help them understand the principles of what may be happening […] The post My Worst Camping Trips Ever – Episode 206 appeared first on Girl Camper.

I am wrapping up the coverage on my big trip to the Arizona desert to camp in January. It was on my “to do” list for so long and I enjoyed every minute of it. Unlike some bucket list items, this dispersed camping is not a “one and done” thing. I know I will make […] The post Camp Hosting on BLM Land – Episode 205 appeared first on Girl Camper.

I can honestly say that I like every kind of camping. Resort RV Parks, State and National Parks, backyard camping and now I can add, dispersed camping to that list. On today’s show I am sharing my first experience camping on BLM land with no amenities at all, including roads! Last January I headed to […] The post Girl Camper Boondocks! – Episode 204 appeared first on Girl Camper.

It was my pleasure to head out into the Arizona desert in January to road test the Lance 650 truck camper. I have been fascinated with the idea of truck camping since I was a kid and my grandfather put a cap on his truck, two cots with a cooler between them in the bed […] The post Lance 650 Truck Camper Review – Episode 203 appeared first on Girl Camper.

I have just returned from a visit with the good folks at Lance Manufacturing Company in Lancaster, California. I went out there to road test the Lance 650 truck camper. More on that in the coming weeks but, hint, hint… great way to enjoy road life and not tow. My full review of the 650 […] The post Lance Manufacturing Company – Episode 202 appeared first on Girl Camper.

We’re on sabbatical this week and highlighting some of the top rated podcast episodes with a quick review. You can check out the full episode from this highly rated show right here!! While I am on sabbatical from the podcast I will be out in the Southwest checking out the happenings at Quartzsite while road […] The post RV Theft Prevention Tips appeared first on Girl Camper.

Today we are celebrating our 200th podcast episode and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that than to welcome Girl Boss, Joyce Shulman to the show. Joyce is an attorney, the founder of multiple businesses including Macaroni Kid and 99 Walks, a recent Ted Talk alumna and a constant advocate for women. […] The post Girl Camper and 99 Walks appeared first on Girl Camper.

Each year I get lots of products sent to me to test and I also buy lots of things that I see and want to test out. This is a list of some of my favorite products from last year. First let’s start with a few simple things from Camco that make great stocking stuffers. […] The post My Favorite Things From 2019 appeared first on Girl Camper.

The whole RV world (okay, not everyone!) heads to Arizona each winter and it always looks like so much fun. I have always wanted to go and this year I am making that happen. I couldn’t go it alone though. I needed my friend Kelly Beasley from Camp Addict to help me. Kelly and her […] The post Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley appeared first on Girl Camper.

The winter months are a good time to complete some projects in the RV. The post My Winter RV Projects appeared first on Girl Camper.

Closing up the RV for winter can be sad but doing it correctly can make the spring opening a happy day. The post Closing Up the RV for Winter appeared first on Girl Camper.

Girl Camper is growing and offering Chapter Guides to help you get out and start going places and doing things!! The post Big “Girl Camper” News appeared first on Girl Camper.

Life after the loss of a spouse can be a tough road to navigate and there is no right or wrong way. Lorri Weisen made a new life after her husband died and although it was not the life she planned, its a full and happy one. The post Chapter Two – RVing Widow Makes New Life appeared first on Girl Camper.

When I hit the road, whether I am towing my trailer or road tripping in my truck and staying in hotels, there are certain things that I must take with me. Some are for safety purposes, some in the event of an emergency and some for comfort. Here’s my “Must Have Road Trip Essentials” list. […] The post Episode 193: Road Trip Must Haves for the Car appeared first on Girl Camper.

The Girl Campers are taking to the water! We have booked the Arizona Rafting Adventures company to host the Girl Campers for a bucket list Grand Canyon river rafting trip that will take us the full length of the canyon. Out trip will take place the week of July 30-August 6, 2021. That is over […] The post Episode 192: Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip appeared first on Girl Camper.

  Have you ever been told not to park your RV on the grass when storing it for winter? Have you wondered what calamity would befall it if you disregarded this advice? Have you wondered if that advice was the Gospel truth or an old wives tale? Well, on today’s podcast I am answering Frequently […] The post Episode 191: Frequently Asked RV Questions Part 3 appeared first on Girl Camper.

  I am just back from the big Open House in Elkhart, Indiana where the RV manufacturers were displaying their new products and updated older ones. There are some new RV’s out there for the lightweight set and some older ones that deserve a second look. My criteria for this list was that they unit […] The post Episode 190: Five RV’s under 3K Pounds That You Can Stand In appeared first on Girl Camper.

We just kicked off the second annual Girl Camper Charity RV Raffle benefiting HoldYou Foundation! The grand prize R-pod winner will be chosen February 14, 2020 with 9 other prizes including gift certificates to Spoonflower, Wanderwide Art, Camco, Dometic, FLI Products and more! Tickets are just $10 each! Buy Tickets Here! Forest River has partnered […] The post Episode 189: Our Factory to Fabulous Charity R Pod appeared first on Girl Camper.

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.

On this week’s show Girl Camper Food Editor, Kate Dunbar takes us through her RV pantry. As someone whose spice cabinet consists of salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika I was excited to learn what an actual foodie keeps in her pantry and what she’s using it for. Kate is the founder of The Campground […] The post Episode 187: What’s in Kate Dunbar’s RV Pantry? appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this weeks show Kate Dunbar walks us through her 4 ingredient Dutch Oven bread. You will feel like a Parisian baker when you pull this from the pot. I’ve been making it twice a week now since she shared it with me. There’s no need to knead this bread and it can be made […] The post Episode 186: Kate Dunbar’s Girl Camper No Knead Overnight Bread appeared first on Girl Camper.

On this week’s show, friend of the podcast, Kate Dunbar is sharing her campground Apple and Pear Crisp recipe. What a great way to take advantage of summers bounty. Kate is a food blogger who founded The Campground Gourmet, a former restaurant owner and author of The Campground Gourmet; Simple. Delicious Meals for Dining in […] The post Episode 185: Kate Dunbar’s Campground Apple and Pear Crisp appeared first on Girl Camper.

Kate Dunbar is in the house today and she is sharing her Girl Camper Chicken Fajita recipe. Food seems to taste better at the campground and Kate, founder of The Campground Gourmet, is the author of The Campground Gourmet; Simple, Delicious Recipes for Dining Outdoors.   She is a recipe developer, food photographer, former restaurant owner […] The post Episode 184: Kate Dunbar – the Campground Gourmet – Fajita Chicken and Rice 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.

When I see a vintage camper I am transported back to the camp outs of my youth! They hold so much in the way of charm and nostalgia for me. We did some tent camping and had a home made pop up that we rented from a neighbor each year. When we would walk around […] The post Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer 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.

On this week’s show I am excited to announce our first annual Camp-In Camper College. I developed Camper College when I first founded Girl Camper in 2014. I wanted to show women that owning, operating, and towing an RV is not complicated. Before I owned a “real” trailer I camped in a 1959 Field and […] The post Episode 173: First Annual Camp-In Camper College 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.