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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

Popular RV myths seen on social media— BUSTED!

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If you spend any time on social media, first of all, how do you recover from some of the absolutely ridiculous things people write?...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: Brinkley Model Ix 24x— affordable but top-notch

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Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2026 Brinkley Model Ix 24x. This is a bunk model travel trailer that offers some features unique to...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Bad behavior crackdown, risky road trips and Zion camping restrictions

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This week’s news insights are a bit different for the simple reason that this week has been a bit different in my world. I...
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Lifestyles

RVtravel.com readers discuss staying at Love’s RV Stops. Stay or pass? Worth it or not?

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Last week, I shared my thoughts about staying overnight at Love’s RV Stops, and you all weighed in. Heavily! I was surprised how popular...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Salem Hemisphere 261FKRB—a nice long-term choice with premium features

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Salem Hemisphere 261FKRB—a couple’s trailer with an unusual floor plan. I know many of you who read...
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Gear & Gadgets

The hot and cold of tankless RV water heaters

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Why are you seeing tankless water heaters suddenly being included in so many RVs? A few years ago, these were luxury items, and now...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: New TPMS standard, smart trailer concerns, Battle Born update

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Big news—Tire Pressure Monitoring to become standard If you read my RV reviews here or anywhere, you know that I feel that any towable RV...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Winnebago Micro Minnie 2000-Series—Nice changes

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Winnebago Micro Minnie 2000-Series travel trailers. This is a narrow-body, no-slide, twin axle trailer. It represents one...
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News

Beyond the Headlines: Big moves in the woods, a park week switch-up, and an RV dealer reality check

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The Forest Service is planted elsewhere According to PARKography, the Forest Service is going to move its headquarters out of Washington, D.C., and over to...
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News

A look at the new Slate pickup and why you might want one

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With pickup trucks being intensely popular, it makes sense for newcomer Slate to come on the scene with their entry into the field. They...
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Camping & Parks

Are Love’s RV Stops worth it? My honest experience on the road

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If you’ve been on the road lately, you may have noticed that more and more Love’s Travel Stops are putting in accommodations for us...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Lost Pines Sequoia—Tiny home or destination trailer?

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Lost Pines Sequoia trailer. I hesitate to qualify this only as a destination trailer, although that’s the...
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