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Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 18.1 MB

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.

Petite Podcast: Lady Bird Johnson RV Park and Honeycomb Campground Reveiws

March 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

To listen to this week’s podcast, click on the arrow below. https://girlcamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Girl-Camper-2018-Petite-4.mp3 On this week’s show I am reviewing two of my favorite campgrounds from my recent five week trip […] The post Petite Podcast: Lady Bird Johnson RV Park and Honeycomb Campground Reveiws appeared first on Girl Camper.

Petite Podcast: The Realities of Long Term Travel

March 09, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

To listen to today’s podcast, click on the arrow. https://girlcamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Girl-Camper-Petite-Podcast-2.mp3 On this weeks show I am answering follower Julie’s question about the realities of long term travel. Julie wrote in: […] The post Petite Podcast: The Realities of Long Term Travel appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 151: The Pop Up Trailer Explored with Mary Ellen Arndorfer

March 02, 2021 08:49 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

We have spent this year exploring all of the different kinds of RV’s available.  Today we are looking at the tried and true Pop Up trailer. That magic box that […] The post Episode 151: The Pop Up Trailer Explored with Mary Ellen Arndorfer appeared first on Girl Camper.

Hit the Road RV Summit with Marc and Julie Bennett – Episode 217

June 03, 2020 22:25 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MB

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 […] The post Hit the Road RV Summit with Marc and Julie Bennett – Episode 217 appeared first on Girl Camper.

10 Tips to Improve Your Camping Photos – Episode 216

May 26, 2020 00:55 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MB

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 […] The post 10 Tips to Improve Your Camping Photos – Episode 216 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Trailer Tires 101 with Guest Host, Catherine Goggia – Episode 215

May 19, 2020 02:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

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 with Guest Host, Catherine Goggia – Episode 215 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 215: Trailer Tires 101

May 19, 2020 02:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

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 Episode 215: Trailer Tires 101 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Trailer Tires 101 – Episode 215

May 19, 2020 02:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MB

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 […] The post Trailer Tires 101 – Episode 215 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Meet Catherine Goggia – Northern California Girl Camper Guide – Episode 214

May 12, 2020 16:11 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MB

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 […] The post Meet Catherine Goggia – Northern California Girl Camper Guide – Episode 214 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man

May 05, 2020 01:31 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 Episode 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man appeared first on Girl Camper.

Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man – Episode 213

May 05, 2020 01:31 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 […] The post Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man – Episode 213 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 212: Taking the Full Time Leap

April 28, 2020 23:28 - 40 minutes - 16.4 MB

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 Episode 212: Taking the Full Time Leap appeared first on Girl Camper.

Taking the Full Time Leap – Episode 212

April 28, 2020 23:28 - 40 minutes - 16.4 MB

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, […] The post Taking the Full Time Leap – Episode 212 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin

April 21, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MB

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 Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin appeared first on Girl Camper.

Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin – Episode 211

April 21, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MB

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 […] The post Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin – Episode 211 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds

April 14, 2020 00:41 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

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 Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds appeared first on Girl Camper.

5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds – Episode 210

April 14, 2020 00:41 - 32 minutes - 13 MB

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 […] The post 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds – Episode 210 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Meet Michelle – DelMarVa Girl Camper Guide – Episode 209

April 07, 2020 16:28 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

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 […] The post Meet Michelle – DelMarVa Girl Camper Guide – Episode 209 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill – Episode 208

March 31, 2020 00:27 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 […] The post Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill – Episode 208 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 208: Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill

March 31, 2020 00:27 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 Episode 208: Light Duty Trucks with Mike Caudill appeared first on Girl Camper.

RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News – Episode 207

March 19, 2020 22:17 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

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 […] The post RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News – Episode 207 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 207: RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News

March 19, 2020 22:17 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

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 Episode 207: RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever

March 10, 2020 13:33 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MB

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 Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever appeared first on Girl Camper.

My Worst Camping Trips Ever – Episode 206

March 10, 2020 13:33 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MB

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 […] The post My Worst Camping Trips Ever – Episode 206 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Girl Camper Boondocks! – Episode 204

February 26, 2020 01:56 - 40 minutes - 16.3 MB

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. […] The post Girl Camper Boondocks! – Episode 204 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 204: Girl Camper Boondocks!

February 26, 2020 01:56 - 40 minutes - 16.3 MB

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 Episode 204: Girl Camper Boondocks! appeared first on Girl Camper.

Lance 650 Truck Camper Review – Episode 203

February 18, 2020 19:07 - 53 minutes - 18.2 MB

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 […] The post Lance 650 Truck Camper Review – Episode 203 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review

February 18, 2020 19:07 - 53 minutes - 18.2 MB

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 Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review appeared first on Girl Camper.

Lance Manufacturing Offers Award Winning New Ultra Lights

February 04, 2020 08:28 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MB

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 Episode 202: Lance Manufacturing Company appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips

January 07, 2020 22:29 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB

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 Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips appeared first on Girl Camper.

RV Theft Prevention Tips

January 07, 2020 17:29 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB

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 […] The post RV Theft Prevention Tips appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 200: Girl Camper and 99 Walks

January 01, 2020 19:17 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

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 Episode 200: Girl Camper and 99 Walks appeared first on Girl Camper.

Girl Camper and 99 Walks

January 01, 2020 14:17 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

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 […] The post Girl Camper and 99 Walks appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 198: My Favorite Things From 2019

December 17, 2019 09:02 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MB

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 Episode 198: My Favorite Things From 2019 appeared first on Girl Camper.

My Favorite Things From 2019

December 17, 2019 04:02 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MB

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 […] The post My Favorite Things From 2019 appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 197: Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley

December 10, 2019 08:25 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

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 Episode 197: Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley appeared first on Girl Camper.

Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley

December 10, 2019 03:25 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

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 […] The post Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 196: My Winter RV Projects

December 03, 2019 20:33 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

The winter months are a good time to complete some projects in the RV. The post Episode 196: My Winter RV Projects appeared first on Girl Camper.

My Winter RV Projects

December 03, 2019 15:33 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MB

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.

Episode 195: Closing Up the RV for Winter

November 26, 2019 18:31 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

Closing up the RV for winter can be sad but doing it correctly can make the spring opening a happy day. The post Episode 195: Closing Up the RV for Winter appeared first on Girl Camper.

Closing Up the RV for Winter

November 26, 2019 13:31 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

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.

Big “Girl Camper” News

November 21, 2019 18:02 - 29 minutes - 11.7 MB

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.

Chapter Two – RVing Widow Makes New Life

November 19, 2019 05:41 - 44 minutes - 17.7 MB

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.

Episode 193: Road Trip Must Haves for the Car

November 05, 2019 07:15 - 40 minutes - 16.2 MB

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.

Episode 192: Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip

October 29, 2019 02:12 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 […] The post Episode 192: Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 191: Frequently Asked RV Questions Part 3

October 22, 2019 06:01 - 40 minutes - 16.2 MB

  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.

Episode 190: Five RV’s under 3K Pounds That You Can Stand In

October 15, 2019 12:26 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

  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.

Episode 189: Our Factory to Fabulous Charity R Pod

October 08, 2019 10:27 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

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 […] The post Episode 189: Our Factory to Fabulous Charity R Pod appeared first on Girl Camper.

Episode 188: Design Trends in the RV Industry

October 01, 2019 05:30 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MB

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.

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Dawn Wilson
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