• HCR-24-281 Grand Design SEGA Rally
    May 3 2024

    The Happy Camper Radio Show is on the road this week in Brunswick, Georgia. Skip and Daniel are in town for the 2024 Grand Design SEGA Rally. Joining us at camp this week is our good friends Jody and Heidi Bates from Massachusetts. We were honored to have Jody and Heidi on the program last year in Episode 248.

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    23 mins
  • HCR-24-280 Packed, Ready and Brunswick Bound
    Apr 22 2024

    Listen in as Skip and Daniel prepare to hit the road for the upcoming Grand Design SEGA Rally in Brunswick, Georgia. Just back from a recent camping trip on Lake Sidney Lanier, Skip talks about some recent additions to his RV.

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    29 mins
  • HCR-24-279 Grand Design Owners Rally Myrtle Beach
    Apr 1 2024

    Skip is back from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he attended his very first Grand Design Rally. Listen in as he describes his stay at Sun Outdoors, where hundreds of Grand Design RV owners gathered for this annual event.

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    26 mins
  • HCR-24-278 I'm Camping and I Lost My Keys. Now What?
    Mar 19 2024

    Losing your keys while on a camping trip is a dreaded thought. Unless you rely on a spouse or family member to carry a spare set, the cost of hiring a locksmith can be a serious pain in your wallet. In Episode 278, Skip explains why he keeps an emergency set of keys on hand, and how he gain quick access to his truck and RV in the event the doors are locked.

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    28 mins
  • HCR-24-277 Tires, Brakes and Wheel Bearings
    Mar 9 2024

    When traveling to and from a camping destination, one should always expect the unexpected. As an RV owner, we know the importance of checking the air pressure in each of our tires before hitting the road. Just as important, is the messy and time consuming task of re-packing your RV wheel bearings on an annual basis. In this episode, Skip explains why this should be considered a crucial part of your RV maintenance schedule.

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    29 mins
  • HCR-24-276 Camping Memberships. Are They Worth it?
    Feb 23 2024

    In this episode we take a close look at camping memberships. There are many out there, but are they really worth it? Do they save you money, or, do they end up costing you more in the long run. Skip share some of the ways he's been able to save big on camping destinations, and explains why he avoids entering into long term contracts.

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    29 mins
  • HCR-24-275 Camp Conversations With Rose McHenry
    Feb 4 2024

    In Episode 275, Skip and Daniel are delighted to have former National Park Ranger and book author Rose McHenry back on the show. Listen in as Rose shares more great memories, including a sneak preview of her upcoming book: "Tales of a Rogue Ranger".

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    29 mins
  • HCR-24-274 RV Repairs. Save Money By Doing It Yourself
    Jan 26 2024

    For weeks, Skip has talked about wanting to repair some damage to his RV. As opposed to reaching out to the dealership, he decided to take on this project himself, not knowing for sure what he was getting into. In this episode, he shares all the details of his successful repair efforts, along with the inspiration his grandfather gave him many years ago.

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    32 mins