Events and Press
Kelly and Marshall of Camp Addict love spreading the word about RVing. Below are places Camp Addict has been featured and events they have appeared at.
At Camp Addict we love doing what we can to help you, the RVer.
We are honored to contribute to relevant organizations with blog posts that teach different topics, do talks here and there, as well as appear as guests on radio shows and podcasts.
We also sponsor events we believe in.
Cheapism
(September 2022) Kelly contributed to the article "How to Live the RV Life for Cheap" where she recommends going smaller with the RV that you buy to save money, both on the purchase and the operation of it. Read the article.
(July 2022) Kelly contributed to the article "How to Vacation at Home (or Close to It) With Your RV This Summer" where she talked about using your RV at home as a she/he shed. Read the article.
(June 2022) Kelly contributed to the article "These Are the Worst (and Best) States for Camping" where she talked about her favorite state to camp in - Colorado. Read the article.
(June 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "The Best Hidden Gem Destinations, According to RV Experts" where she gave one of her favorite campground locations. Read the article.
(June 2021) Marshall contributed to the article "Airstream to Winnebago: The Biggest Problems of Popular RV Brands" where he talked a little about how poor most RV brands are and gave a great resource to figure out good brands. Read the article.
(February 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "22 Important Things to Consider Before Buying an RV" by giving tips about ins and outs of buying an RV, whether from a private party seller or from a dealer. Read the article.
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "How to RV Without Going Stir-Crazy" by suggesting that travelers should be spontaneous and see the local sights. Read the article.
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "10 Tricks for Staying Cool in Your RV" by giving the advice of buying an RV with windows that open so you can let the breeze in. Read the article.
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "RV With a View: Scenic Spots to Park Across America" by suggesting that a campsite on the beach in Florida might be right for the beach goers. Read the article.
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "How to Find Places to Boondock or Free Park in Your RV" where she gave the advice to stay at a big box store (where it's allowed) for a quick overnight while traveling. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "Renting a RV? These Are the Features You'll Want — and Some You Won't" where she gave expert advice on what to look for when renting an RV. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "22 Important Things to Consider Before Buying an RV" where she explained why you might want to consider a used RV. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "12 Expert Tips for Saving Money on RV Living" where her expert advice was to go smaller and consider a travel trailer instead of a motorhome. Read the article.
US News And World Report
(May 2022) Kelly shares one downside of retiring in an RV.
Costco Connection (Canada)
(May/June Issue 2022) In this issue, Kelly shares how to maneuver an RV, key things to look for if you want to buy, and why it's a good idea to rent before buying.
Cheap RV Living YouTube Channel
(April 2022) Kelly and Marshall interviewed by Brian from the Cheap RV Living YouTube channel where they discussed their new Starlink internet setup. Watch the video below, or watch it on YouTube.
The Sun US
(April 2022) Kelly and Marshall were profiled where they discussed what prompted them to start full-time RVing and why they came off the road after years of living the dream. Read the article.
KOA
(April 2022) Kelly contributed to the article "7 Tips For Setting Up Camp In The Dark" where she gave advice on doing the bare minimum when rolling into a camping spot after sunset. Read the article.
(August 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "5 Solar-Powered Products That Thousands Of Campers Swear By" where she talked about one of her favorite solar-powered items. Read the article.
(April 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "10 Questions You Should Ask If You Are A First-Time Camper" where she talked about how expectations should be discussed. Read the article.
(January 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "8 Ingenious Money-Saving Tips From Full-Time RVers" where she gave her advice on how to save a little cash while on the road. Read the article.
(October 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "Meet These Endearing Pets Who Have Camped More Than Most People" where she talked about her two 'girls'. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "10 Tips For First-Timers From Experienced RV Veterans" and spoke to the importance of making friends while on the road. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "8 Accessories Avid RVers Can't Camp Without" and talked about her love for electric trailer jacks. Read the article.
Campendium
(March 2022) Kelly was quoted giving advice about equipment to have while boondocking with kids. Read the article.
(September 2019) Marshall was asked to write about his gear to have in his RV as he travels full-time. Read the article.
(March 2019) Kelly was asked to talk about what her favorite camping gear is. Read the article.
Solo Women RV Podcast- Safety On The Road
(March 2022) Kelly was interviewed by Kathy from Solo Women RV for her podcast. We cover what it's like to be a solo female on the road and why it's not much different from your daily life when you're living in a sticks and bricks.
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Think Save Retire
(December 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "How digital nomads are responding to a pandemic" by explaining what she did as the pandemic flared up.
Galavan YouTube Channel
(October 2021) Kelly was interviewed by Joni from The Galavan YouTube channel where she discussed working on the road. Watch the video below, or watch it on YouTube.
(March 2018) Kelly and Marshall met up with Vanlifer Joni Zander in Quartzsite, Arizona where she interviewed us about Camp Addict. Watch the video below, or watch it on YouTube.
The Denver Post
(September 2021) Camp Addict was mentioned in the article "Tips for finding your next campsite in Colorado" about websites that help you find places to camp in Colorado.
Where's Willie Podcast
(June 2021) Kelly appeared on the Where's Willie Podcast. She discusses her RV travels and some of the origins of Camp Addict and why we started the website. Listen to the episode below or here.
Terkel
(June 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "What To Pack For an RV Road Trip According To 8 Roadtrippers" where she explains why every RV should have an electrical management system (surge protector for RVs).
Market Watch
(June 2021) Marshall contributed to the article "Dreaming of renting an RV for your next road trip? Here's exactly how to do it right" where he gave a number of tips for first time RV renters.
Family Handyman
(June 2021) Marshall contributed to the article "Newcomer's Guide to RV Camping" and recommended a few essential items that every RV needs.
Xscapers
(May 2021) Kelly explains how to have THE BEST TIME EVER at a convergence in "How To Prep For an Xscapers Convergence". This one is full of great tidbits, especially for newcomers who are nervous to attend. Read the article.
(December 2019) Marshall wrote the article "Finding Great Boondocking Spots" where he explains how he find his favorite off the grid campsites. Read the article.
(December 2018) Marshall wrote the article "Winter Boondocking Tips for RVers- Staying Warm & Comfortable While RVing" where he talked about how to find places to stay in the winter, and how to be comfortable in the coldest time of the year. Read the article.
(November 2018) Kelly wrote the article "Dating as a Full-Time RVer: Can It be Done?" where she discussed the pros and cons of dating while traveling in an RV full-time. Read the article.
The Wayward Home
(May 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "RVing With Dogs: 9 Must-See Tips From RVing [And Dog] Experts" where she gave a few tips on taking your dogs camping.
Monkeys and Mountains
(March 2021) Kelly contributed to the article "9 RV Adventures Recommended By Experienced RVers" where she discussed one of her favorite boondocking spots in Arizona.
Cruise America
(February 2021) Camp Addict made the #1 spot in the list "Most Adventurous RV Boondocking Blogs to Inspire You" by Cruise America.
Yahoo Finance
(February 2021) Kelly was a featured expert in the article "6 Simple Ways To Cut Costs on Your RV Trip" giving tips on how to save money on an RV trip. Also included were some pandemic safety tips.
MarCELL Temperature Monitor
(February 2021) MarCELL features our story about how Kelly's MarCELL saved the lives of her dogs while camping in the summer heat. We have promoted the MarCELL for a good while now, and were happy to share this success story with the company.
NerdWallet
(December 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "10 RV Secrets Straight From The Experts" where she discussed things to look for in an RV slide when looking at recreational vehicles.
Drivin' & Vibin'
(September 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "Should You Avoid (Or Not) A Used RV?" where she recommended any prospective RV buyer join the RV Consumer Group.
CEO Blog Nation
(September 2020) Marshall appeared on the I Am CEO Podcast where he explained the ins and outs of running your own company while traveling full-time as a nomad. Listen to the episode below or here.
(February 2020) Marshall contributed to the article "25 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Their Industries" where he talked about why he loves working on Camp Addict. Read the article.
Bloomberg Businessweek
(August 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "Time to Try Life on the Road? No, Say Longtime ‘Van Lifers’" where she gave her view on the prices associated with the hot van life movement.
Today
(July 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "Is it safe to camp right now? What you should know" where she said to make reservations if you want to get a campground site as they are going fast with the increased interest in RVing.
Business Insider
(July 2020) Camp Addict was quoted in the article "A guide to the 8 types of RV explained, from Class A to camper vans" where we were quoted about teardrop RVs.
New York Magazine
(June 2020) Kelly contributed to "The Best RV Accessories, According To Experts" where she gave her top pick for RV mats. Read the article.
(June 2020) Kelly contributed to "The Rapid Rise of the Recreational Vehicle A semi-completist guide for first-timers" where she gave her pick for the best RV for boondocking. Read the article.
The Washington Post
(June 2020) Kelly provided much of the material for the article "Planning an RV trip? Here's what you need to know before you go." With COVID-19, RVing has become hotter than ever and Kelly gave her tips for first time RVers.
Savory Experiments
(June 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "RV Rental: Ultimate Packing List" where she chimed in about what one needs to take when renting an RV.
Travel Awaits
(May 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "21 Things You Need To Know Before Renting Your First RV" where she gave a couple of tips for first-time RV renters.
Outwit Trade
(April 2020) Kelly contributed to the article "Craziest Backpacking Stories – A Compilation" where she told her (not a backpacking) story of when she put the chains on the wrong axle of her truck while towing her trailer in snow in Washing State.
Xscapers Annual Bash Featured Speakers
(January 2020) Kelly and Marshall did a presentation on "How We Find Our Boondocking Spots" at the Xscapers Annual Bash in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Unfortunately we didn't video our presentation. Doesn't mean it didn't happen! In front of an audience of 250+, Kelly and Marshall discussed the techniques they use as full-time boondockers to find free spots to camp. Read more about the annual bash.
(January 2018) Kelly and Marshall did a presentation on "Boondocking 101" during the Xscapers Annual Bash in Quartzsite, Arizona. you an Xscaper or an Escapee? We covered all things that are scary or seem prohibitive about boondocking so that you can learn how-to without being afraid of giving it a try. Watch the presentation video below or directly on YouTube.
Girl Camper Podcast
(December 2019) Kelly appeared on the podcast to talk about Quartzsite, Arizona, which is home of the biggest consumer attended RV show in the country (Quartzsite RV Show). Listen to the episode below or here.
(August 2019) Marshall and Kelly appeared on the podcast to discuss Camp Addict and full-time RV living. Listen to the episode below or here.
The RV Advisor Podcast
(November 2019) The RV Advisor is an advocate for RVer consumer rights. Kelly and Marshall were more than happy to talk to them on their podcast show about what Camp Addict is all about. They believed in us enough to ask us on and to share with the world why Camp Addict is different and more trustworthy than most of the other RVing education websites out there today. Listen below or here.
West Coast Self Storage
(October 2019) Marshall gave tips in the article "Winter RV Storage Checklist" about sealing up the underside as a way to keep mice out of an RV. This help keep the little critters outside your rig while it's put away for the winter.
Best Company
(September 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "8 Car Adventures You Might Not Want to Have" where she told the story of a particularly bad flat tire she had while towing her trailer in Canada.
Victron Energy
(September 2019) Marshall wrote the article "How a Battery Monitor changed my (RV electrical) life" where he discussed how (RV) life changing installing a battery monitor was.
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA)
(September 2019) Marshall wrote the article "RV Solar Panels: Installation Basics" where he discussed the basics of RV solar. Read the article.
(June 2019) Marshall wrote the article "The Importance of Using an RV Surge Protector" where he talked about why you should use a surge protector to protect your RV's electrical system. Read the article.
Camping World
(September 2019) Kelly wrote the article "Keeping Your RV Covered When Not in Use: What are Your Options?" where she discussed different camper covers and other options to protect your recreational vehicle from the elements. Read the article.
(July 2019) Marshall wrote the article "If You Need A New Trailer Jack, Here’s How To Pick The Best One" where he told RVers how to pick the right jack for their travel trailer. Read the article.
(June 2019) Kelly wrote the article "All of the Questions To Ask Yourself and Information You Need Before Becoming a Full-Time RVer" where she explained everything one needs to know before they embark on the full-time RV lifestyle. Read the article.
(May 2019) Kelly wrote the article "You Need To Hear This Story Before You Go Boondocking All Alone" where she talked about the time when Marshall got his finger stuck while hooking up his travel trailer. Read the article.
Fupping
(August 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "20 Gift Ideas That Will Make Van Life a Breeze" where she gave her top pick for the female van lifer. Read the article.
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "Top 19 Gifts Road Trippers Need To Have" and gave her top gift idea for the road tripper in your life. Read the article.
Camping World Stories From The Road Podcast
(July 2019) Kelly and Marshall appeared on the episode "Everything You Need to Know About Boondocking with Camp Addict" where they discussed all things boondocking. Listen below or here.
(May 2019) Marshall was featured in the episode "Caravanning as a Solo Traveler with Marshall Wendler from Camp Addict" where he discussed life on the road and co-founding Camp Addict. Listen below or here.
(June 2018) Kelly was featured in the episode "Boondocking and Female Solo Travel with the RV Chickadee" where she talked about traveling as a solo female and starting Camp Addict. Listen below or here.
Travel & Leisure
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "The Best Hiking Sandals for Women, According to Frequent Travelers" where she gave her pick for the sandal she likes walking around in.
Crow Survival
(July 2019) Kelly contributed to the article "50+ Best RV Accessories" where she gave her picks for the top camper accessories.
Amateur Traveler Podcast
(July 2019) Kelly and Marshall appeared in an episode where they talked about traveling on highway 550 between Durango and Silverton, Colorado. One of their favorite parts of the country. Listen below or here.
The Virtual Campground
(June 2019) Kelly wrote the article "Essential RV Tools That Will Save Your Ass" where she talked about what tools you should always have in your RV, just in case.
RV Lifestyle Podcast
(June 2019) Kelly and Marshall talked about Marshall's stuck finger horror story with Mike and Jennifer of the RV Livestyle. As we found out in April 2019, it can be deadly to be camping all alone. Listen below or here to hear the harrowing story of how we became painfully aware of this fact.
RV Travel
(May 2019) Kelly contributed the RV Quick Tip "Where do you connect your breakaway cable?" in RV Travel Newsletter Issue 895 where she explains the correct way to hookup a trailer breakaway cable.
Coach-Net
(May 2019) Kelly wrote the article "Top 10 Ways Not To Embarrass Yourself As An RV Newbie" where she talked about mistakes RV newbies make, so that you can learn from those that came before you.
Quicken Loans
(June 2018) Kelly contributed to the article "5 Tips to Make Your RV Feel Like Home" on the Zing by Quicken Loans blog. She suggested painting an RV's walls white makes it feel more open and lights the place up.
The RV Show USA
(March 2018) Kelly and Marshall appeared on an episode of The RV Show USA radio show where we discussed how and why Camp Addict came to be. We also took live questions from a couple of listeners. Listen below or here.
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(November 2017) Kelly talked about life on the road as a single female and how she boondocks exclusively in this episode of The RV Show USA. She also talked a little about Camp Addict and how it came to fruition. Listen to the episode below or listen on The RV Show USA website.
RV To Freedom - Learning To Live In An RV Full-Time
(February 2018) Kelly and Marshall were interviewed live on Facebook for the RV to Freedom online course (now part of the Escapees RVers Online University). We discussed full-time boondocking as well as busted a few myths surrounding life on the road. View the video below or directly on YouTube.
Escapees RV Club
(Jan/Feb 2018 Issue Escapees Magazine) Kelly was featured in the "Heirloom of RVing" article in this issue of the Escapees Magazine. Kelly's mom had lived in an RV for two decades, which inspired Kelly to join the full-time RV lifestyle. Read the article.
(Jan/Feb 2018 Issue Escapees Magazine) Kelly wrote the article "Fearless Boondocking | Venture into the Wild" where she discussed one of her favorite RV subjects - boondocking Read the article.
Campanda
(January 2018) Kelly contributed to the article "The RV Movement: Why Is RVing More Popular Than Ever?" where she talked about how RVing is a relatively cheap form of travel.
The RV Entrepreneur Podcast
(December 2017) Marshall appeared on the episode "Why It’s Lame to Start A Business You’re Not Passionate About" where he discussed starting multiple online businesses (including Camp Addict) and why you need to find something you are passionate about if you are going to dedicate a large chunk of your life to a business. Listen to the episode below or here.
RVing Planet
(October 2017) Marshall contributed to the article "Best RV Brand: 12 RV Bloggers Share Their Favorites" where he mentioned a couple of the top RV manufacturers.
RV Life
(September 2017) Kelly and Marshall were featured in the article "Two Camp Addicts Share The Joys Of Nomadic Living" where they discussed why they hit the road and how Camp Addict came to be. Read the article.
RV Nomads Movie
(Filmed July 2017 - Premiered October 2018) Kelly was featured in this documentary-style movie highlighting the exploding full-time RVing movement. The story line featured Kelly's life and shows how she lives on the road, and why RV Nomads are remodeling the American Dream. Watch the documentary below, or you can watch it on YouTube.
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