Girl Camper
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 230 ratingsWhether you’re just getting started or are a seasoned camping expert, Girl Camper’s practical tips, inspirational interviews and their own experiences from the road will inspire you to ‘go places and do things’!
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Episode 221: Camping Culinary Delights: Cooking with Omnia Stovetop Ovens
April 23, 2024 01:31 - 29.5 MBLooking for a different way to cook good food at the campground? From steamed vegetables, to lasagna to fresh baked bread, in this episode of the podcast you can learn how as Lesa McDermott introduces Gustaf Lunden from Omnia Stovetop Ovens. Gustaf shares his background and the inception of Omnia, tracing its roots back to a marketing agency collaboration nearly two decades ago. He explains the concept of the Omnia stovetop oven, a versatile three-part design ideal for outdoor cooking and ba...
Episode 220: Multi Generational Camper
April 16, 2024 02:43 - 44 MBIf creating memories, giving siblings, cousins and in-laws opportunities to bond, spending time outdoors with those you love the most all seem like worthy goals, this week’s show is for you. I am taking a look at three things you are going to want to get right in order to make multi generational camping a success. The right rv The right campground The right attitude. Stay tuned for episode 220 of the girl camper podcast Welcome I’m Janine Pettit, Girl Camper ambassador, Editor in Ch...
Episode 219: Seasonal Camping: Embracing a New Chapter with Janine Pettit
April 09, 2024 22:41 - 24.4 MBIn Episode 219 of the Girl Camper podcast, co-host Janine Pettit delves into her personal journey and decision to embrace seasonal camping. Despite her initial reservations, Janine reflects on her extensive solo travels and the joy of discovering newfound independence in the great outdoors. However, life transitions, including becoming a grandmother and downsizing her living space, prompted her to reassess her camping routine. With a desire to spend more time with her grandchildren and simpli...
What has Girl Camper been up to since 2020?
April 06, 2024 00:03 - 34.2 MBWe're BACK! It's the Girl Camper Podcast! With a new look, format, topics and so much more. Tune in to Camper in Chief Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott to hear what Girl Camper has been up to these last few years and how you can be a Girl Camper too. Also available on YouTube! Please like our video and subscribe to the Girl Camper channel so you won't miss any episode. https://youtu.be/U3qiXRkxwXM?si=QQK17f7NTYz1NN6f Be sure to tune in each Tuesday for the next episode.
Episode 180: Tim Heintz – Vintage Trailer Expert and Restorer
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen 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 campground I would always want to look inside the little trailers. When I returned to camping in 2006 I bought a 1959 Field and Stream with the birchwood interior. I also joined the group Tin Can Tourists to learn as much as I could ...
Petite Podcast: Lady Bird Johnson RV Park and Honeycomb Campground Reveiws
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBTo 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 MBTo 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 MBWe 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 MBI 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 MBHave 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 – Episode 215
May 19, 2020 02:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBGirl 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.
Trailer Tires 101 with Guest Host, Catherine Goggia – Episode 215
May 19, 2020 02:41 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBGirl 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 MBGirl 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 owner who grew up camping and encourages others to get out there and do things. She is the editor of her own Girl Camper site. You can follow her here. Some of the topics Catherine di...
Meet Catherine Goggia – Northern California Girl Camper Guide – Episode 214
May 12, 2020 16:11 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MBIt’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.
Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man – Episode 213
May 05, 2020 01:31 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MBHave 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 213: Alan Warren – The RV Show USA’s “Wing-man
May 05, 2020 01:31 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MBHave 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 RV Show USA. Alan began his career in broadcasting by creating a TV show specializing in hunting and fishing. Three reincarnations later the respected expert was ready for a new challenge. He sold the ranch h...
Taking the Full Time Leap – Episode 212
April 28, 2020 23:28 - 40 minutes - 16.4 MBIf 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 212: Taking the Full Time Leap
April 28, 2020 23:28 - 40 minutes - 16.4 MBIf 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. Sandy Ellingson is the Executive Director of the RV Women's Alliance After achieving empty nest status, Sandy, still working full time, and her retired husband, began researching the possibility of full time RVing. There was so much to consider and to do. What type of...
Episode 211: Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin
April 21, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBMary 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 with a conscience, and is aware of the impact that a product leaves on the environment. Head on over to Mary's "More Camper Than Gl...
Hiking Gear Guide with Mary Kirlin – Episode 211
April 21, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MBMary 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.
5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds – Episode 210
April 14, 2020 00:41 - 32 minutes - 13 MBIf 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.
Episode 210: 5 RV’s Under 3K Pounds
April 14, 2020 00:41 - 32 minutes - 13 MBIf 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 week I am filling in that list with the box trailers that fit that bill. My criteria was that it had to be under 3 K pounds, have a bathroom and be tall enough to stand up in. I decided to concentrate on the box style trailers with a length of ...
Meet Michelle – DelMarVa Girl Camper Guide – Episode 209
April 07, 2020 16:28 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBMy 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 MBHave 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 MBHave 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 four light duty trucks. You can check out Mike's product reviews at Our Auto Expert! We have already covered the Ford Ranger in its own segment so, today we will be focusing on the Nissan Frontier, Chevy...
RV Dreamers Journey – Classes by Workamper News – Episode 207
March 19, 2020 22:17 - 45 minutes - 21 MBHave 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 MBHave 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 newest program for those wanting to learn about the RV lifestyle. Jody Duquette The Dreamers Journey is a new program offered on line for a monthly fee by Workamper News. It is a way to look realistically at...
My Worst Camping Trips Ever – Episode 206
March 10, 2020 13:33 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBWe 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.
Episode 206: My Worst Camping Trips Ever
March 10, 2020 13:33 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBWe 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 and ways to counterbalance them. We have done many podcasts on safety from towing to tires to weight distribution hitches to weather tactics. It's never fun having a breakdown on the road but having good insurance ...
Girl Camper Boondocks! – Episode 204
February 26, 2020 01:56 - 40 minutes - 16.3 MBI 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 MBI 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 Arizona to see what all the fuss was about. Hint -it's the weather. Mid 70's and sunny everyday and lows in the 40's at night. In my mind, this is PERFECT camping weather. I muddle through the ...
Episode 203: Lance 650 Truck Camper Review
February 18, 2020 19:07 - 53 minutes - 18.2 MBIt 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 and took off for Colorado. The whole idea of traveling around with your home on your back really appeals to a nester like me. A little known secret about me is that I hate being uncomfortable in any way. It seems like a contr...
Lance 650 Truck Camper Review – Episode 203
February 18, 2020 19:07 - 53 minutes - 18.2 MBIt 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.
Lance Manufacturing Offers Award Winning New Ultra Lights
February 04, 2020 08:28 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MBI 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 is coming out in the next two weeks. Lance started in California in 1965. They began as a manufacturer of truck campers producing the number one selling truck camper in the industry. For sixteen years run...
Episode 201: RV Theft Prevention Tips
January 07, 2020 22:29 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MBWe'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!! This weeks show is a quick refresher on reducing the possibility of RV theft. While I am on sabbatical from the podcast I will be out in the Southwest checking out the happenings at Quartzsite while road testing the Lance 650 truck camper. Our friends at Lance are known for their high quality truck trailers a...
RV Theft Prevention Tips
January 07, 2020 17:29 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MBWe’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 MBToday 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. I came to know Joyce through our mutual friends at Go RVing. Joyce gave RVing a try and wrote about it on her Macaroni Kid site. She discovered what so many of us already know, that RV...
Girl Camper and 99 Walks
January 01, 2020 14:17 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBToday 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 MBEach 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. A great stocking stuffer! Camco's hitch ball cover will keep your hitch from rusting and maybe, just maybe, mitigate the pain just a bit if you walk into it!! Camco makes the cutest night lights and this little vintage style...
My Favorite Things From 2019
December 17, 2019 04:02 - 31 minutes - 14.2 MBEach 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 MBThe 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 business partner, Marshall Wendler, co-founded Camp Addict, which is a great resource for gear reviews, RV use tips and travel know how. Kelly is on today's show to talk about where to camp, what BLM land is and h...
Quartzsite 101 with Kelly Beasley
December 10, 2019 03:25 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBThe 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 MBThe winter months are a good time to complete some projects in the RV.
My Winter RV Projects
December 03, 2019 15:33 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBThe 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 MBClosing up the RV for winter can be sad but doing it correctly can make the spring opening a happy day.
Closing Up the RV for Winter
November 26, 2019 13:31 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBClosing 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 MBGirl 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 MBLife 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 MBWhen 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. Safety Tire pressure tester and tire inflator. Always check tires when they are cold. Car Emergency Kit Car Tool Kit When buying a tire pressure tester and inflator, make sure that you buy one...
Episode 192: Grand Canyon River Rafting Trip
October 29, 2019 02:12 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBThe 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.