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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.
News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: How homeless RVers are shaping public perception of RVing, plus THOR’s reorganization

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This past week, RV Lifestyle took a really good look at the perception of RVs and RVing by many local officials, and it really...
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Editorials & Opinion

The RV industry needs a ‘Tony Certified’ standard

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Dear RV industry, You need to hire an old fat guy like me, Tony Barthel. No, I’m not kidding. Let’s talk about this.  When I go...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Cedar Creek Experience 29RL – nice hidden gem 5er

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Today’s RV review is of the Forest River Cedar Creek Experience 29RL. This is one of those fifth wheel floor plans that everybody and...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Lippert is having a good year; and y’all are happy RVers

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RV parts maker Lippert and the team at the top are smiling broadly after announcing that net sales increased 18% to $737 million in...
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Lifestyles

Why your RV questions aren’t getting good answers

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How do you get great answers to your RV questions on social media? Something that I’ve seen frequently is questions that only leave questions...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Keystone Cougar Sport 2700BH—Lots o’ sleep space

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Keystone Cougar Sport 2700BH. What we’re looking at is one of the more affordable fifth wheel offerings...
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News

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: RV news analysis of the week

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I’m so grateful for all the kind words about this take on the RV news of the week when I announced this new column...
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Buying & Selling an RV

Behind the scenes of RV transport: The hidden journey your RV takes before you buy it

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Have you ever sat back and wondered how your RV got from wherever it was made to the dealership where you bought it? I...
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Motorized RV Review

RV review: Grand Design Lineage Series F 31ZW 43 limited edition – Wow

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Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2026 very limited edition Grand Design Lineage 31ZW 43. We’ve talked about the Grand Design Lineage 31ZW in...
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News

New column: Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel—RV news analysis for February 1–7

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This is the first of a weekly series where I use my experience in the RV world to help take a slightly deeper dive...
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Lifestyles

You’re not alone on the road. How to find your community

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Do you hesitate to embark on a grand life adventure because of a fear of being alone once you’ve hit the road? Don’t be...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Alliance Delta 274RKW—A couple’s camper deluxe… except…

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Alliance Delta 274RKW travel trailer. What you have here is a couple's large camper with some nice...
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