Greetings from Route 66 - Chicago to Missouri - RV podcast 381
Release Date: 10/15/2026
Greetings from Route 66 - Chicago to Missouri - RV podcast 381
StressLess Camping RV podcast
This week we share details of our first week touring Route 66 starting in Chicago and working our way toward Missouri. From drive ins to diners to dives to service stations and plenty of neon we recommend you join us here virtually so you can plan your own Route 66 adventure. We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at . We really appreciate your likes and shares - thank you for joining us for podcast episode 381. The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV...
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Exploring RV Tech of Tomorrow - Today - RV podcast episode 380
StressLess Camping RV podcast
What is the RV industry doing to make our lives easier, more relaxed and make our camping StressLess? We got to spend a week looking at the newest, most innovative and really unique new products and processes. There’s actually a lot that will make our RVing lives better and we can’t wait to get into it. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0380 The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess...
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RV Gadget Catch-Up - RV Podcast Episode 379
StressLess Camping RV podcast
Discover the latest RV gadgets that can make camping, traveling, and life on the road easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this podcast, we take a look at some of the new RV gadgets worth considering, what they actually do, and how they can improve your RV experience. Whether you’re a full-time RVer, weekend camper, or new to RVing, this episode is packed with ideas for upgrading your rig with the latest RV technology and accessories. Show notes, links and transcripts are available here: https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0379
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Fall into RV Maintenance - Episode 378
StressLess Camping RV podcast
This week on the StressLess Camping RV Podcast, we talk about Fall maintenance and shaking off a summer of fun. Whether you’re going to winterize and store your rig or just plan to keep on camping on, these easy tips are a great stop on your road to StressLess Camping. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping Chapters: 00:00 - Fall into RV Maintenance - Episode 378 01:56 - ABC Upfitters -...
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What’s new at Rockwood-Flagstaff for 2027 - RV podcast 377
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This week we get to speak with Duane Yoder, the Operations Manager for Rockwood and Flagstaff. Duane tells us about some improvements in the RV industry that Rockwood and Flagstaff have implemented. Some are visible, some are more “behind the scenes,” and they all help new owners of these travel trailers and fifth wheels become StressLess Campers. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess...
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A smarter way to find RV service - Episode 376
StressLess Camping RV podcast
833-FIXED-RV is a new automated telephone number to help you find qualified RV repair professionals wherever you are. This free system puts you in touch with techs easily by reaching out with your questions on your behalf. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to StressLess Camping episode 376 03:52 - Keeping our waste tanks from becoming overwhelming with...
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When is a campground rule more of a suggestion? - Episode 375
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When is a rule not a rule? When is vital camping gear not vital? This week we are pleased to be joined by Tony and Tina from TNT RVing to talk a little bit more about campground rules, and opine about gear and gadgets that some people think are vital and other people think are a waste of precious storage space. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to...
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Campground Etiquette - RV podcast episode 374
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We are camped long-term - well, long term for us anyway at at campground. We are going to talk about the rules of etiquette for campgrounds. Luckily, we haven’t seen any bad campers where we are, but we have seen them in our travels. Sometimes its just a matter of realizing there are rules, and other times there are people who just don’t want to follow them. Tony has an RV review to share with us, another world premier of a brand new travel trailer. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a...
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A day in the life of an RV rally - RV Podcast Episode 373
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This week we are doing something a little bit different - we want to show you our experience at a rally. Specifically, the Forest River Owners Group - or FROG - rally. Come along with us and see what the first few days of the rally looks like from our perspective! You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping.
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More RV kitchen hints and hacks - Episode 372
StressLess Camping RV podcast
We’ve driven hundreds of miles, but inside the Mini Lite we’re right where we were last week! This week we are back in the kitchen, for more tips for cooking and organizing in a small RV kitchen. Last week we did some cooking, and missed the chance to tell you about storing, organize, and utilizing our RV kitchen. Tony shares this week’s RV of the week, and Peggy tested a gadget. You can find this week’s podcast at our home on the web or wherever you enjoy getting podcasts: Chapters: 00:00 - The StressLess Camping RV Podcast Episode 372 01:04 - Welcome to the StressLess Camping...
info_outlineThis week we share details of our first week touring Route 66 starting in Chicago and working our way toward Missouri. From drive ins to diners to dives to service stations and plenty of neon we recommend you join us here virtually so you can plan your own Route 66 adventure.
We have this week’s podcast along with the notes and all the stories that go with this episode along with discounts, deals, helpful tips and more at our home on the web at https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0381. We really appreciate your likes and shares - thank you for joining us for podcast episode 381.
The StressLess Camping podcast is a weekly RV podcast with information, tips and tricks to help every RVer and camper enjoy some StressLess Camping. Chapters:
00:00 - Getting our Kicks in Illinois on Route 66 - Episode 381
02:32 - Joliet
02:44 - Joliet Prison
04:34 - Castle Car Wash - Al Capone
05:08 - Old Filling Stations
05:59 - Henry’s Hot Dogs
07:19 - Home Cut Donuts
08:49 - Sponsor Break
08:59 - The Gemini Giant
10:29 - Polk-A-Dot Drive-In
11:58 - Gardner Illinois Goofy Zoo
12:33 - Tiny diner and jail in Gardner
13:47 - An original section of Route 66
19:04 - Normal Illinois
19:20 - Sprague’s Super Service
20:16 - American Giants Museum
22:32 - Sky View drive-in
23:17 - ABC Upfitters help us camp the way we want to camp
25:06 - A day in Springfield, Illinois
25:39 - Big Boy Bob with tattoos in Springfield Illinois
25:53 - Route 66 Experience at Illinois State Fairgrounds
27:44 - Vintage service stations on Route 66
28:16 - Train stations - no matter where they are
29:16 - Lincoln Home National Historic Site
30:37 - Cozy Dog - the invention of the corn dog
31:13 - Big Ron at Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill
31:52 - Whirl-a-Whip in Girard Illinois
32:36 - Driving on original brick Route 66 surface
33:16 - Turkey tracks on Route 66
33:49 - Sponsor Break
34:02 - The last day of driving in Illinois on Route 66
34:20 - Soulsby’s Shell Station in Mount Olive Illinois
34:52 - Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston Illinois
37:05 - St Louis-style pizza at IMO’s
37:36 - Granite City Muffler Men
38:42 - Old Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River