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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.
Maintenance & Repair

How performing a simple 90-day seal check helps with warranty claims

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Did you know that nearly every RV sold in the U.S. requires that you inspect the seals on the outside of the unit, typically...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: Jayco Eagle HT 275RBCS—the high ceiling is niiiiice

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Jayco Eagle HT 275RBCS travel trailer. This is a new offering from Jayco and may answer a...
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Buying & Selling an RV

It’s true: RVers are encouraging bad-quality RVs

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Manufacturers build what sells—and right now, cheap wins. What’s the best-selling RV in the U.S.? Nope, nope, not that. No, not that either. You may...
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Towable RV Review

A look at the Winnebago Thrive: New line, big ideas

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Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2026 Winnebago Thrive line. Thrive is a new line from Winnebago, and I got invited to the factory...
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Lifestyles

Who is Tony Barthel, the RV expert behind the reviews? (Plus, his new tips column)

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Hello, my name is Tony Barthel. Some of you know me—I write a number of things for a number of people and places, but...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: New 2026 r-pod Un•Mapped 25FK—That’s a biggun!

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Today’s RV review is the new-for-2026 Forest River r-pod Un•Mapped 25FK travel trailer. Aside from the name r-pod, there is nothing that is similar...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Alliance Delta Solo RB152—a nice package

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Today’s RV review is another debut: the 2026 Alliance Delta Solo RB152 travel trailer. This is the smallest RV that Alliance makes in the...
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Towable RV Review

World debut: 2026 Rockwood Super Lite 302RDT—no slide, big space

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Today, we have the world premiere of the 2026 Rockwood Ultra Lite 302RDT. This is a brand-new offering from Rockwood (and also sister-brand Flagstaff...
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Towable RV Review

RV Review: Ember RV Touring Edition 2200ETL—I’d give it an award: my favorite RV?

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Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2026 Ember RV Touring Edition 2200ETL. But wait, you say. Didn’t Ember have a Touring Edition already? Well,...
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Gear & Gadgets

RVers at risk: Expert warns Battle Born lithium batteries are dangerous and unsafe

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YouTuber Will Prowse is known for battery teardowns and evaluating lithium batteries as part of his DIY solar videos on the video platform. But...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: 2026 Keystone Cougar ‘Half-Ton’ 29RLP—a few nice things, a few big deal-breakers

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Keystone Cougar 29RLP travel trailer. This layout is common in fifth wheels, but as a travel trailer,...
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Towable RV Review

RV review: Grand Design Imagine AIM 16MLA—It’s mini but mighty

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Today’s RV review is of the 2026 Grand Design Imagine AIM 16MLA. This is one of the smallest laminated trailers in the Grand Design...
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