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Tony Barthel

Tony Barthel
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http://anthonybarthel.com
Tony worked at an RV dealership handling sales and warranty issues before deciding he wanted to review RVs and RV-related products. He also publishing a weekly RV podcast with his wife, Peggy, which you can find at https://www.stresslesscampingpodcast.com.
Lifestyles

Dear RV company websites, You need to do better

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I was recently deeply honored when a friend within the RV industry reached out and asked if I would review the company’s revised website....
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Motorized RV Review

RV review: Winnebago ARKA world debut—an overlanding beast

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Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2027 Winnebago ARKA 20Z, an off-road-capable, adventure-ready overlanding RV that is based on the Ram 5500 chassis, which...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: The problem with luan; bears, coyotes, orangutans; and a really cool new A/C

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This week's news recap looks at a few interesting animal stories, how the RV industry's use of a wood product may affect animals (and...
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Lifestyles

I left Starlink behind—Now what?

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When you’re packing, did you ever get that suspicious feeling you forgot something? I get that feeling every time and have had to calm...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBT—no slide, full function

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Today’s RV review is of the Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBT, the sister to the Rockwood Mini Lite 2524FBT. For all those people holding out...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Lippert-Patrick is a no-go, General RV rip-off, Tom Hanks’ son is an RVer

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A while back, I got a lot of criticism for my story about the perception of RV parks as being a haven for less...
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Maintenance & Repair

Your RV is trying to tell you something—and it could save you money

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Did you know that your RV can talk? No, seriously. And what it’s saying is how to speak to your RV repair technician to...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Grand Design Reflection 342BHTS—hmmm…

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Grand Design Reflection 342BHTS. I specifically sought out this unit after reading Russ and Tiña De Maris’...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Gas isn’t all gas, RV sales are down, government takes interest in big industry merger

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Last week, we shared that two RV supplier giants had announced that they were in merger talks, and I scoffed at the fact that...
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Crowded Campgrounds

Boondocking—Yes, you can do it no matter your setup

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One of the most popular RV presentations my wife, Peggy, and I give is called “Don’t Be Spooked by Boondocking.” We’ve given that presentation...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 inTech Black Wing 826-X—Built how I’d build an RV

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Today’s RV review is of the 2027 inTech Black Wing 826-X toy hauler. This is a no-slide wide-body toy hauler built by inTech, a...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: What does a Lippert-Patrick merger mean for RVers?

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If you haven’t read Russ and Tiña De Maris’ article yet, know that RV suppliers Lippert (LCI Industries) and Patrick Industries announced that there...
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