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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Girl Camper #60 A Field Trip to Cabela’s
November 29, 2016 02:13 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBOn this week’s show my husband Rick joins me as we share the details of our Christmas at Cabela’s field trip. We had developed quite a wish list of camping […] The post Girl Camper #60 A Field Trip to Cabela’s appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 59: Girl Camper Linda Henderson
November 22, 2016 09:05 - 58 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this week's show I visit Arkansas and Petit Jean State Park with Arkansa native photojournalist Linda Henderson. Linda was kind enough to give me a tour of some of her favorite photography spots and she provided tips on taking better pictures with your IPhone as well as some tips on how to photograph the Milky away, a specialty of hers. You can follow Lunda Henderson on Instagram at @lindahenderson . I also chat about an article by Christina Nellemann for DoIt Yourself RV on State Towi...
Girl Camper #59 Girl Camper Linda Henderson
November 22, 2016 04:05 - 58 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this week’s show I visit Arkansas and Petit Jean State Park with Arkansa native photojournalist Linda Henderson. Linda was kind enough to give me a tour of some of […] The post Girl Camper #59 Girl Camper Linda Henderson appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 58: Walter Cannon Answers Girl Camper Questions
November 15, 2016 10:21 - 53 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this weeks show my guest is Walter Canon, President of the RV Safety and Education Foundation. Walter's career spans forty years in the RV industry and he has helped countless people enjoy the RV lifestyle in a safer manner. On this episode he is answering some of the most frequently asked questions from the Girl Campers. Walter is a frequent speaker at RV shows and safety seminars. I am also sharing all that I learned at Camper College this week at Princess Craft RV in Round Rock, Texas...
Girl Camper: #58 Walter Cannon Answers Girl Camper Questions
November 15, 2016 05:21 - 53 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this weeks show my guest is Walter Canon, President of the RV Safety and Education Foundation. Walter’s career spans forty years in the RV industry and he has helped […] The post Girl Camper: #58 Walter Cannon Answers Girl Camper Questions appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 57: Photojournalist Mary Grace McKernan
November 08, 2016 08:12 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBOn this weeks show my guest is a Mary Grace McKernan, photojournalist and girl camper extraordinaire. Mary has worked internationally photographing everything from rock stars to Orca whales. She lives in Seattle, Washington and works at REI's media office. She has worked for CBS Network News and her photographs have appeared in REI social media outlets, Fortune Magazine and TakePart.com.
Girl Camper #57 Photojournalist Mary Grace McKernan
November 08, 2016 03:12 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBOn this weeks show my guest is a Mary Grace McKernan, photojournalist and girl camper extraordinaire. Mary has worked internationally photographing everything from rock stars to Orca whales. She lives […] The post Girl Camper #57 Photojournalist Mary Grace McKernan appeared first on Girl Camper.
Girl Camper #56: Happy First Birthday Girl Camper Podcast
November 01, 2016 03:36 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBOn this week’s show we are celebrating the first birthday of the Girl Camper Podcast. Stephanie Puglisi the shows producer turns the tables and interviews me. We also each share […] The post Girl Camper #56: Happy First Birthday Girl Camper Podcast appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 55: Tim Dennig talks Gulfstream's Woody
October 25, 2016 05:58 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn this weeks show I interview Tim Dennig from Gulfstream Coach about their Woody version of the Vintage Cruiser. All the details on what makes this vintage styled modern camper a top Girl Camper contender are discussed. If you grew up near the Wisconsin Dells or any lake you might really connect to the beauty of a birchwood interior! Our Camper College was a great success at Southland RV. Brett and Matt from Southland walked us through all the functions of a trailer and then we broke up i...
Girl Camper #55: Tim Dennig talks Gulfstream’s Woody
October 25, 2016 01:58 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOn this weeks show I interview Tim Dennig from Gulfstream Coach about their Woody version of the Vintage Cruiser. All the details on what makes this vintage styled modern camper […] The post Girl Camper #55: Tim Dennig talks Gulfstream’s Woody appeared first on Girl Camper.
Girl Camper: Episode 54 Chris Baum chats Little Guy Worldwide’s future plans
October 18, 2016 02:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this week’s show Chris Baum, Chief Branding Officer at Little Guy Worldwide, chats about wave one of the new Scotty line of trailers, what’s coming in wave two and the split from Pleasant Valley. The Country Living Fair is happening at Stone Mountain in Georgia, October 21-23. The pages of Country Living Magazine […] The post Girl Camper: Episode 54 Chris Baum chats Little Guy Worldwide’s future plans appeared first on Girl Camper.
Girl Camper # 53: Tin Can Tourist’s Terry Bone talks vintage trailers!
October 11, 2016 15:21 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBOn this week’s show Tin Can Tourist’s Terry Bone talks about the group founded in 1919 as a travel group and resurrected by his father, Forest. Tin Can Tourist members […] The post Girl Camper # 53: Tin Can Tourist’s Terry Bone talks vintage trailers! appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 52: Meet Mari Parsons, Girl Camper
October 04, 2016 07:03 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBOn this week's show I have a conversation with Girl Camper, Mari Parsons. Mari has a love for travel and is especially fond of the Great Smokey Mountains. She came to camping later in life and is making up for it. She shares her adventures and future travel plans. Mari on a trip to Yosemite this past summer. I will be talking about Girl Camping at the Texas Lifestyle Collective's Chautauqua event on October 6, 2016. Tickets are available at the door. It promises to be a great day of inspira...
Girl Camper #52 Meet Mari Parsons, Girl Camper
October 04, 2016 03:03 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBOn this week’s show I have a conversation with Girl Camper, Mari Parsons. Mari has a love for travel and is especially fond of the Great Smokey Mountains. She came […] The post Girl Camper #52 Meet Mari Parsons, Girl Camper appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 51: Gary Perschel, grandson of Serro Scotty founder
September 27, 2016 21:41 - 51 minutes - 24 MBOn on this week's show I interview Gary Perschel, the grandson of Serro Scotty founder, John Serro. Gary shares his family's story on the founding of the Scotty company and their excitement about the brands rebirth. The next generation Scotty's are out and the grandson of founder John Serro is sharing his family memories. The newest member of the Scotty family debuted at the Hershey RV show in September. I will be speaking on Girl Camping at the Texas Lifestyle Collective event in Waxahach...
Girl Camper #51: Gary Perschel, grandson of Serro Scotty founder
September 27, 2016 17:41 - 51 minutes - 24 MBOn on this week’s show I interview Gary Perschel, the grandson of Serro Scotty founder, John Serro. Gary shares his family’s story on the founding of the Scotty company and […] The post Girl Camper #51: Gary Perschel, grandson of Serro Scotty founder appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 50: The Healthy Girl Camper
September 20, 2016 05:51 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBOn this week show I speak with Erica Bohm of healthydiningfinder.com. Erica shares the many ways in which her site helps us become healthier and stay healthier at home and on the road. I also talk about Little Guy Worldwide's Wave One roll out of their new Scotty line of trailers. While some were disappointed that they did not see the reproduced classic Highlander in the first wave, their new "every man's" trailer has something to offer the entry level buyer that is sure to please. Hershey ...
Girl Camper #50 The Healthy Girl Camper
September 20, 2016 01:51 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBOn this week show I speak with Erica Bohm of healthydiningfinder.com. Erica shares the many ways in which her site helps us become healthier and stay healthier at home and […] The post Girl Camper #50 The Healthy Girl Camper appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 49: Coping with a Breakdown
September 13, 2016 06:31 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB[fruitful_ibox_row] On this week's show I talk about coping with the unexpected car (or trailer) breakdown on the road. Who to call? What to do? Roadside assistance benefits and who to trust are some of the issues discussed. I review what happened when my well loved F150 broke down on the Pa Tpk on my way to Ohio alone. 250 miles from home my truck broke down and I needed to have it towed to The nearby Ford dealership. The truck was placed on a flatbed and the trailer was towed behind.! I ...
Girl Camper #49: Coping with a Breakdown
September 13, 2016 02:31 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB[fruitful_ibox_row] On this week’s show I talk about coping with the unexpected car (or trailer) breakdown on the road. Who to call? What to do? Roadside assistance benefits and who […] The post Girl Camper #49: Coping with a Breakdown appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 48: Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers
September 06, 2016 12:14 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMy guest today is Lisa Patterson from Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers. Lisa and her husband Gregg started their vintage trailer restoration business in Mattoon, Illinois four years ago. This year they designed and built their own vintage inspired 10' travel trailer complete with bathroom which they named Grace. The little 10' trailer also has a bathroom. The booth folds down to a bed of 52x80. The front kitchen of the Grace trailer.
Episode # 48: Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers
September 06, 2016 08:14 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMy guest today is Lisa Patterson from Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers. Lisa and her husband Gregg started their vintage trailer restoration business in Mattoon, Illinois four years ago. This year […] The post Episode # 48: Classy Chassis Vintage Trailers appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 47: Riverside Retro Summer Review
August 30, 2016 06:56 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this week's show I talk about my first summer as an RVer with a new RV. The things I love about my new Riverside Retro and the things that I'm not so crazy about. There are also a few Love/Hate things in the list. One of the things I dislike about the modern trailers are the Windows. They open by sliding to the left which really restricts airflow. The awning was something I was on the fence about but am now so glad I went with it. One of my regrets is having taken the booth out and op...
Girl Camper #47 Riverside Retro Summer Review
August 30, 2016 02:56 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this week’s show I talk about my first summer as an RVer with a new RV. The things I love about my new Riverside Retro and the things that […] The post Girl Camper #47 Riverside Retro Summer Review appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 46: Girl Camper FAQs
August 23, 2016 07:11 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this week's show I am answering Girl Camper's FAQ's. From solo towing to RV show help I go over the questions most asked by listeners. I also talk about some upcoming events. The beautiful Caroline Harper Knapp will be there with her fashion inspiration. Tickets are available at $50 for the day or $100 if you would like to join the headliners for dinner at the Dove's Nest on the square in Waxahachie. The $100 ticket price includes an autographed copy of Modern Mix. Eddie Ross, East C...
Girl Camper #46 Girl Camper FAQs
August 23, 2016 03:11 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this week’s show I am answering Girl Camper’s FAQ’s. From solo towing to RV show help I go over the questions most asked by listeners. I also talk about […] The post Girl Camper #46 Girl Camper FAQs appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 45: Pre-purchase RV Inspections
August 16, 2016 16:51 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBOn this week's show my guest is Todd Henson, director of sales and marketing at RV Inspections. Todd discusses the RV Inspection industry and all the benefits to consumers who have an RV inspection done before purchasing a pre- owned motor home or travel trailer. I also chat about all I learned at the latest Camper College at Beckley's Camping Center in Thurmont, Md. Todd Henson giving a presentation in Texas on the RV Inspection industry. Paul (the Air Force guy) was a wealth of informati...
Girl Camper #45 Prepurchase RV Inspections
August 16, 2016 12:51 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBOn this week’s show my guest is Todd Henson, director of sales and marketing at RV Inspections. Todd discusses the RV Inspection industry and all the benefits to consumers who […] The post Girl Camper #45 Prepurchase RV Inspections appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 44: Blog Her and the New RVers
August 09, 2016 09:28 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBOn this week's show I am chatting with Karen Redfern, the Senior director of marketing and communications at RVIA, the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. Karen discusses the changing RV industry and how RVIA is adapting to bring their message to a new generation and to those who have never considered an RV vacation. We also talk about our visit to Blog Her, the annual gathering of the top female bloggers in the country. I share stories of a few of the wonderful women I met at the eve...
Girl Camper #44 Blog Her and the New RVers
August 09, 2016 05:28 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBOn this week’s show I am chatting with Karen Redfern, the Senior director of marketing and communications at RVIA, the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. Karen discusses the changing RV industry […] The post Girl Camper #44 Blog Her and the New RVers appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 43: Camp Host Gail Bable, Beaver Creek State Park
August 02, 2016 06:43 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this week's show Beaver Creek State Park Camp host Gail Bable shares what is happening at this East Liverpool, Ohio state park. Gail is a naturalist, a reenactor at the Pioneer Village there and a fiber artist who spins her own wool. She will be talking about hat a camp host does as well as what upcoming events visitors can lol forward to. The Grist Mill at Beaver Creek State Park in East Liverpool, Ohio. On the "set" of our fun GoRVing photo shoot about Girl Campers. The whole crew b...
Girl Camper #43: Camp Host Gail Bable, Beaver Creek State Park
August 02, 2016 02:43 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this week’s show Beaver Creek State Park Camp host Gail Bable shares what is happening at this East Liverpool, Ohio state park. Gail is a naturalist, a reenactor at the […] The post Girl Camper #43: Camp Host Gail Bable, Beaver Creek State Park appeared first on Girl Camper.
Girl Camper #42 Little Guy Worldwide
July 26, 2016 10:32 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this week’s episode we have retuning guest Chris Baum, Chief Operating Officer of Go Little Guy Worldwide, the largest manufacturer of tear drop trailers in the world. Our interview was recorded at the Tearstock rally and includes thoughts on brand loyalty, the girl camping movement and their commitment to Camper College events. The post Girl Camper #42 Little Guy Worldwide appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 42: Camper College - Go Little Guy Worldwide
July 22, 2016 01:22 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBUpon discovering the Girl Camper movement, most women want in! Their next thought though is, "How?" How do I buy a trailer when I don't know anything about RV's? How do I know if my car can tow that trailer? How and where can I learn to tow? After a decade of promoting Girl Camping, I developed the Camper College program to help Girl Campers find those answers from trusted resources. Recently Go Little Guy Worldwide, the largest producer of teardrop trailers in the world and a proud sponsor o...
Episode 41: "The Mountains Made Her Do It: An interview with photographer Mandy Lea."
July 19, 2016 08:05 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBMy guest this week is photographer Mandy Lea who made headlines when her trailer, a Little Guy Tag named Birdsong, was stolen just a week before she was about to venture out in it as a full time photographer. Her Facebook plea for help finding it went viral with 80K shares. Mandy is here to share the second half of that story and tell us how living life full time in her new Tag is working out. I also share what I learned at Camper College at Setzer's World of Camping in Huntington, West Virgi...
Girl Camper: Episode 41 “The Mountains Made Her Do It: An interview with photographer Mandy Lea.”
July 19, 2016 04:05 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBMy guest this week is photographer Mandy Lea who made headlines when her trailer, a Little Guy Tag named Birdsong, was stolen just a week before she was about to […] The post Girl Camper: Episode 41 “The Mountains Made Her Do It: An interview with photographer Mandy Lea.” appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 40: Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft
July 12, 2016 06:16 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this weeks show our topic is "reducing the chances of trailer theft." All too often I see on social media a request to share a picture from a heart broken trailer owner who's beloved trailer has been stolen . Frequently a trailer owner will come out to their driveway in the morning and find their trailer has been taken. I'm going to discuss some ways which you can help deter these thieves. A pin lock installed on your coupler is another deterrent for would be thieves. A inexpensive whee...
Girl Camper: Episode #40 “Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft
July 12, 2016 02:16 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this weeks show our topic is “reducing the chances of trailer theft.” All too often I see on social media a request to share a picture from a heart […] The post Girl Camper: Episode #40 “Reducing the Chances of Trailer Theft appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 39: Camping Etiquette for Dog Owners.
July 05, 2016 06:01 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week's show I am talking about camping with your dog and how to be a conscientious dog owner at a campground. Many a camping trip has been ruined for the non dog lovers by dog owners unwilling to make adjustments to their normal "house rules" regarding dogs. I outline a few things to consider so that all the campers, dog owners and not, enjoy the campground. I also am chatting this week about "trailer lingo!" So many listeners are new to camping and listening and learning so I thought...
Girl Camper: Episode #39 Camping Etiquette for Dog Owners.
July 05, 2016 02:01 - 48 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week’s show I am talking about camping with your dog and how to be a conscientious dog owner at a campground. Many a camping trip has been ruined […] The post Girl Camper: Episode #39 Camping Etiquette for Dog Owners. appeared first on Girl Camper.
Girl Camper #38: Hope for the RVing Widow
June 28, 2016 02:57 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBOn this week’s show I interview Suzanne Saunders who is a life long camper. She was first a girl scout and then a family camper in the 1970’s with a […] The post Girl Camper #38: Hope for the RVing Widow appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 37: After Market Add Ons: Tankless Hot Water Heaters
June 21, 2016 07:55 - 48 minutes - 45 MBOn this week's show I interview Chris Holland from Girard Systems about their third generation tankless hot water system. I had this system installed in my new Riverside Retro and it is by far my favorite upgrade. While most RV hot water tanks hold six gallons and continually use propane keeping it hot, the Girard system provides endless hot water on demand. Chris discusses the features and benefits of this cost effective upgrade. Having the Girard Systems tankless hot water heater install...
Girl Camper #37 After Market Add Ons: Tankless Hot Water Heaters
June 21, 2016 03:55 - 48 minutes - 45 MBOn this week’s show I interview Chris Holland from Girard Systems about their third generation tankless hot water system. I had this system installed in my new Riverside Retro and […] The post Girl Camper #37 After Market Add Ons: Tankless Hot Water Heaters appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 36: Catching Up with RVFTA's Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi, Podcast Hosts and Authors
June 14, 2016 07:14 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn this week's show I am turning the tables on RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast hosts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi and interviewing them on their recently published book, The Idiot's Guides, RV Vacations. The co-hosts of the highly rated podcast tell how the book came about, how they managed the writing schedule on such short notice and what we can look forward to in the future from them. My producer, Stephanie Puglusi, enjoying a quiet moment by the fire at a Girl Camper event. I also chat ...
Girl Camper #36 Catching Up with RVFTA’s Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi, Podcast Hosts and Authors
June 14, 2016 03:14 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn this week’s show I am turning the tables on RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast hosts Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi and interviewing them on their recently published book, The Idiot’s […] The post Girl Camper #36 Catching Up with RVFTA’s Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi, Podcast Hosts and Authors appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 35: 9 Great Father's Day Gifts for the Mister Sister
June 07, 2016 07:43 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this week's episode Jeremy Puglisi from RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast talks about his top picks for the RVing Dad or Mister Sister. If you are unsure of what to get the special man in your life for the RV these products have been used and reviewed by Jeremy and Stephanie and the recommendations are personal. I also welcome my new sponsor, Little Guy Worldwide whose full line of lightweight camping trailers are Girl Camper favorites and I am delighted to partner with them in bringing more ...
Girl Camper #35: 9 Great Father’s Day Gifts for the Mister Sister
June 07, 2016 03:43 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this week’s episode Jeremy Puglisi from RV Family Travel Atlas Podcast talks about his top picks for the RVing Dad or Mister Sister. If you are unsure of what […] The post Girl Camper #35: 9 Great Father’s Day Gifts for the Mister Sister appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 34: Meet Girl Camper, Elaine Smith
May 31, 2016 07:05 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn this weeks show my guest is Girl Camper and Sister on the Fly with the funniest bone of all, Elaine Smith. Elaine's journey to Girl Camperhood started way before she became a sister on the fly and unlike most Girl Campers, Elaine started with a huge travel trailer and zero experience and set off towing on her own. Her life on the road as a construction inspector was not easy but she made it cozy with the travel trailer and truck she bought and towed from job to job. She missed those days w...
Girl Camper #34: Meet Girl Camper, Elaine Smith
May 31, 2016 03:05 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBOn this weeks show my guest is Girl Camper and Sister on the Fly with the funniest bone of all, Elaine Smith. Elaine’s journey to Girl Camperhood started way before […] The post Girl Camper #34: Meet Girl Camper, Elaine Smith appeared first on Girl Camper.
Episode 33: Merging Travel Styles when Camping with Your Spouse
May 24, 2016 07:57 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn in this week's episode my guest is a special, special guest! My husband Rick joins me to chat about his "destination" mindset about travel versus my "journey" mindset. How do couples merge their travel styles so they can be happy campers? Tune in and find out! I also talk about why we decided on the Riverside Retro as our new couple/family/girl camper. We said good bye to our beloved Frolic and set our sights on a little more comfort in our new Riverside Retro 176S. The new owners travele...