In this episode of Beyond The Wheel, we sit down with Tony and Peggy Barthel, the team behind StressLess Camping.

Tony and Peggy share how StressLess Camping began, what they’ve learned from producing their weekly RV podcast, and how they help RVers make their adventures more enjoyable and less stressful. We also discuss their honest approach to RV reviews, the importance of educating new RV owners, and some of the changes they’ve witnessed throughout the RV industry.

As fellow podcasters and longtime members of the RV community, Tony and Peggy bring a tremendous amount of experience, knowledge, and humor to the conversation. Whether you’re shopping for an RV, planning your next trip, or simply looking for ways to improve your camping experience, there’s something in this episode for you.

• How Tony and Peggy became involved in the RV industry
• The story behind StressLess Camping
• What it takes to produce a weekly RV podcast
• Their approach to honest and practical RV reviews
• Common questions and challenges facing RV owners
• How education can make RVing safer and less stressful
• Changes they’ve seen in RVs and the RV industry
• What’s next for StressLess Camping

It was great sitting down and catching up with our friends Tony and Peggy. Their passion for helping people enjoy the RV lifestyle comes through in everything they do.

Be sure to listen to the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, follow Tony and Peggy on social media, and visit StressLessCamping.com for their podcast, honest RV reviews, travel stories, tips, campground information, events, and more.

Website: StressLessCamping.com

Podcast: Available through the StressLess Camping website and your favorite podcast app

Social Media: StressLess Camping on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stresslesscamping/

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What if your rental vehicle wasn’t just a way to get to the adventure, but was part of the adventure itself?

In this episode of Beyond The Wheel, we sit down with Ryan Koss of Skybreaker Overland to talk about a different approach to exploring Western Canada. Skybreaker Overland rents fully equipped expedition trucks designed to take travelers beyond traditional campgrounds and into some incredible off-grid destinations.

Ryan shares how his own experiences traveling the world helped inspire Skybreaker Overland and why he believes slowing down and enjoying the journey can completely change the way you travel.

We also dive into what makes these expedition trucks different from a traditional RV, where travelers can take them, what someone should expect when renting one, and some of Ryan’s favorite places to explore around Vancouver Island and Western Canada.

In This Episode

• How Ryan’s world travels helped inspire Skybreaker Overland
• Why the rental vehicle can become part of the adventure
• What makes Skybreaker Overland’s expedition trucks unique
• How the trucks are designed for off-grid travel
• Where renters can take the vehicles
• What you need to know about insurance and pricing
• How capable the trucks are when the pavement ends
• Exploring Vancouver Island and Western Canada
• Why slowing down can lead to a better travel experience
• Ryan’s advice for someone considering their first overland adventure

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What if the biggest safety upgrade for your RV wasn’t a new braking system or backup camera, but your cookware?

Eric Leblanc, founder of Angel Guard Cookware, joins us on this episode of Beyond The Wheel to discuss an innovation that challenges something we’ve all taken for granted for generations: cookware that sits on a burner and relies on gravity to stay in place.

Eric responded to preventable kitchen-burn emergencies when children pulled hot liquids from a stove and sustained injuries. Those experiences inspired him to create something that could help prevent similar accidents before they happen.

The result is Angel Guard, the world’s first locking cookware system designed specifically for RVs. Its patented quarter-turn locking system securely fastens pots and pans to the burner grate. This helps prevent cookware from sliding or tipping during travel, on uneven campsites, or during everyday cooking. When finished, the cookware unlocks in seconds for cleaning and storage.

During our conversation, we discussed:

• How Eric’s career as a firefighter inspired Angel Guard.
• The real-world problem Angel Guard was created to solve.
• How an idea became a patented product and a growing business.
• How the quarter-turn locking system works.
• The engineering challenges behind designing locking cookware.
• The materials and coatings used to create safer cookware.
• Why Angel Guard is especially well-suited for RVs and other mobile lifestyles.
• Stackability, storage, and making the most of small RV kitchens.
• Performance on propane, induction, and other cooking surfaces.
• The future of cookware safety and where Angel Guard is headed next.

Whether you travel in a motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, van, or care about making your kitchen safer, this conversation offers an interesting look at how one innovation could change the way we think about cooking on the road.

Learn more:

Angel Guard Cookware

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