Episodes

On this week’s show Lynn Butler, owner of Setzer’s World of Camping in Huntington, West Virginia talks about the advantages of buying from an RV dealership with membership in the Rte.66 Club. When I am home from Yellowstone I will post pictures but I’m working on one bar of 3G!

On today’s show Joe Kicos, co-owner of Liberty Outdoors, talks about the new Max trailer. The Max is a new product by Little Guy, a brand within Liberty Outdoors. It is the trailer I debuted here yesterday and that I am traveling in on my National Parks Tour. Also joining us on the show is Anthony Chiera, Director of Sales for Liberty to talk about the details of this trailer. Anthony has watched this trailer go from drawing board to reality and he takes us through the features step by step. The...

On this week’s episode I continue with Part Two of my Trip Planning Show. A road trip of any length requires planning but a 5,500 mile, 4 week trip really takes some forethought. I am sharing what safety measures I am taking from roadside assistance programs to filling prescriptions and even what bear spray I purchased. Part of the fun of long road trips is experiencing many different ways of camping and I cover the variety of camping options we plan to use from Harvest Hosts to State Parks to B...

On today’s show I am sharing my process for planning the National Parks Tour I am heading out on this summer. If you have ever thought about taking time to visit our National Parks or have wanted to take a loooong road trip to places you’ve been dreaming of, this is the show for you. Where do you start? How far ahead do you have to plan? How do you figure out what route to take? Where is it safe to camp alone? How many hours a day should you plan on driving? I faced all these questions when plan...

On my show today we are continuing breaking down the obstacles to becoming a Girl Camper and I am sharing my tips on buying a used RV. Not everyone wants to get so deep in right away with a brand new camper and accompanying payment. If you are dipping your toes into the camping world for the first time a previously owned travel trailer may be just the right starting point. I will be talking about why a used trailer might be the best option, the options for where you can buy one and what to ask a...

On this weeks show I welcome returning guest Mike Harlan. Mike is the manager of Airstream Trailers at North Trail RV Center in Fort Meyers, Florida. What most people don’t know about Mike is that he was also instrumental in the founding of Road Adventures which is not just an RV rental company but a full service travel agency that is making the classic American road trip vacation a possibility for anyone who doesn’t own an RV. If you have long imagined a cross country trip to see the Grand Cany...

On this weeks show RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast host Jeremy Puglisi is giving us some help trying to choose the best gift for the father, husband or son in your life for Father’s Day. He gives his top choices and personal experiences with the products he suggests. Check the RVFTA site for the products. My personal favorite was the Rigid 4.5 gallon Pro Pack Wet/Dry vac. The Eastwing 12″ Sportsman Axe was another favorite pick. This one piece axe with leather handle will come in handy for splitt...

On this weeks show I am chatting about camping in less than ideal conditions. There was a time in my life in which a 50 percent chance of lousy weather would have me canceling reservations but now I am of a new mind and embracing whatever Mother Nature throws my way. We just spent a very rainy weekend in Lancaster, Pa and had the time of our lives. The elements didn’t stop of us from enjoying the camp out. We just enjoyed other things than we normally do. Some things to do on a raining weekend i...

On this weeks show my producer Stephanie Puglisi and I are talking about the obstacles that prevent that Girl Camper wannabes from making that leap into the Girl Camper world. We took an online poll and the addressed the top reasons people give for delaying their fun. Some are ones we have talked about before and some are fresh topics. * Fear of towing – some ideas on how to overcome one of the most commonly given reasons for not joining. * No camper – no problem! Stephanie is sharing her recent...

On this weeks episode returning guest Ginny McKinney is sharing her favorite Colorado Campgrounds. From north to south Ginny suggests great camping spots and what to do when you get there. Her suggestions include Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes, Colorado; Glenwood Canyon Resort and Pagosa Springs Riverside Campground. Tune in to the podcast to hear the details on these beautiful campsites and what you can do in the nearby towns when camping there.

Friend of the show and industry expert Mark Polk is on the show today to help us understand weight distribution hitches. Mark is the man before the camera in the informative videos produced by RV Education 101 which is owned and operated by Mark and his wife Dawn. They also have a You Tube Channel where Mark gives hands on demonstrations for everything RV. Mark is also a blogger and frequent guest speaker at RV shows and industry events. I called upon Mark to help me determine if I needed a weig...

I am happy to welcome my friend and colleague Rhonda Coleman to the show today. Rhonda is the editor of Outside Interests Magazine, a travel writer, an Airstream owner and unbeknownst to most people she is chronically “chasing totality”. If you, like me, have never heard of “chasing totality”, it is the term used to describe those who travel to far ends of the earth to see total solar eclipses. Rhonda has witnessed six total eclipses so far and is here today to tell us about this phenomenon and ...

On this week’s show guests Jeremy Puglisi and Rick Pettit, Mister Sisters of producer Stephanie Puglusi and host Janine Pettit, share their list of gift ideas for Girl Campers. If you have no idea what to buy the camping woman in your life for Mother’s Day Jeremy and Rick share their ideas. Jeremy and Rick each made a list of five things to consider for your favorite Girl Camper. Some are big but most are simple and affordable. I am back from my wonderful weekend in Waxahachie, Texas where we ca...

On this week’s show Mike Harlan, Airstream Manager at North Trail RV of South Florida answers podcast listeners questions. Mike is an industry insider who has worked in sales, service and manufacturing. I asked podcast listeners for their questions and Mike was game to answer and very candid. This is part two of our two part interview.

On this week’s show Mike Harlan, Airstream Manager at North Trail RV of South Florida answers podcast listeners questions. Mike is an industry insider who has worked in sales, service and manufacturing. I asked podcast listeners for their questions and Mike was game to answer and very candid. He had so much to say that this is part one of the two part interview. Girl Campers sent in their questions ahead of time on the Girl Camper Podcast Facebook page. Most of the questions had to do with deale...

On this week’s show I am talking about long distance driving. When you hit the road this summer whether it’s a big trip of thousands of miles or across your state there are ways to make the drive more of a journey and less of a chore. Getting there can be half the fun if you follow a few simple principles for driving while towing. Be rested when you leave. Sometimes we pack up and get the feeling that we have to get going because we’re “burning daylight”. It’s always a good idea to be rested and...

On this weeks show my guest is Cindy Davidson. Cindy is an outdoor woman who camps, hikes, kayaks and fishes. One of her favorite places to do all of those things is the Shenandoah National Forest in Western Virginia. Cindy has camped their campgrounds, hiked their trails and fished their waters and she is here today with her best advice on how to make the most of a trip to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and its remarkable Skyline Drive. There are many hiking trails and three campground at the ...

My guest today is Jennifer Megliore of Artware Designs in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Jennifer also owns a beautiful vintage Shasta that does triple duty in her life. She uses it to camp like a girl with the sisters on the fly, on tours for charity fundraisers and as a pop up shop at festivals and fairs to sell her happy camper line of goods from her brick and mortar store in Hilton Head. Jennifer talks about her own experiences finding festivals and fairs to sell her goods and we talk about ot...

On this weeks show my guest Amy Parsons helps us understand the components of financing a travel trailer purchase. Amy is the Finance Manager at Setzer’s World of Camping in Huntington, West Virginia. Amy talks about why an RV loan is not like a car loan and what kind of down payment and credit rating you need to get the best interest rates. If you think you need deep pockets or perfect credit rating to buy a trailer, you will be happy to know that buying and financing a trailer is within most p...

On this weeks show I am pleased to have my wonderful Ohio friend, Gina Corbin. Gina talks about how she overcame her fears and trepidation about solo towing to become the Girl Camper she is today. She also shares how camping helped move her from a dark place after a family tragedy to a place of hope and peace again. Gina has logged many, many miles under her belt in the short time she’s been camping and it is not an exaggeration to say that camping has changed her life. We are kicking it up a no...

On this week’s show I’m talking about prepping the outside of your trailer for the coming season. From tires to outside storage solutions to maintaining your vinyl awning, there are things to be done before you hit the road in 2017. I’m also talking about my great fishing trip with guide Kai on the oyster beds of Hilton Head. We had a great day even without catching any fish! I learned so much about this regions natural habitats and the value of an experienced and knowledgeable guide. The Girl C...

On this week’s show I am talking trailer preparedness. I have been sorting and sifting through my St. George trailer and fixing some issues that bothered me last year while also reevaluating my use of available space. I have also been finding space for those camping themed Christmas and Valentine’s Day presents. When the cold weather breaks and the camping season begins, I am going to be ready to roll. I grew up in the Midwest where Lake house vacations in family cabins were the rule. I can stil...

On this weeks show my guest is the co-founder of Sisters on the Fly , Maurrie Sussman. The Sisters on the Fly is the largest outdoor women’s adventure group in the country with over 8 thousand members. She and her sister Becky Clarke founded the group over 20 years ago and have been having “more fun than anyone” ever since. Maurrie is here today to talk about the groups beginnings, the coveted trailers, their bucket list trips and the women who join them.

My guest this week is my old friend Carol Thompson. Carol and I have been shopping and junkin’ together for decades. We have also been camping over the last ten years with the Queen’s of Glamping and we know what they are buying and where they are getting it as well as what they are paying for it. We are going to talk about how the Girl Campers are using their vintage finds to accent their trailers and provide needed storage solutions. We also have a give away from Lawn Chairs USA to talk about....