Tony Barthel

Tony Barthel is an RV industry insider. Always prepared to give an honest look at an RV, Tony loves sharing the good, the bad, and the intriguing about RVs — from travel trailers and fifth wheels to Class As, Bs, and Cs. In addition to his RV Trader reviews, you can follow Tony at StressLessCamping.com.

Latest work

4 Travel Trailers with the Best Safety Features for Towing

4 Travel Trailers with the Best Safety Features for Towing

RV brands make a statement when their travel trailers come with some of the best safety features. Discover 4 of the best on the market...

Smoothest-Towing Fifth Wheels Under $100K

Smoothest-Towing Fifth Wheels Under $100K

Affordable fifth wheels with advanced suspension systems are available for under $100K. Here's a short list of models shoppers should target...

Making the Case for the Longevity of Stick-and-Tin Trailers

Making the Case for the Longevity of Stick-and-Tin Trailers

Actually, they do still make them like they used to – and there are several good reasons why folks stick with stick-and-tin trailers. ...

4 Great Stick-and-Tin Trailers for Weekend Warriors

4 Great Stick-and-Tin Trailers for Weekend Warriors

RVs come in all forms with something for everybody, and today we’re looking at 4 affordable travel trailers that are a great choice for weekend ...

4 Modular RVs That Maximize Custom Space

4 Modular RVs That Maximize Custom Space

There are more and more modular RVs that make customizable space the main feature. Here are 4 of the best...

6 Most Pet-Friendly RVs of 2026

6 Most Pet-Friendly RVs of 2026

Since most RV owners haves pets, you might naturally wonder what are the most pet-friendly RVs? Here 6 of the best from 2026...