Welcome to RV life! Get some good tools, glue, tape, sealant, air compressor, flashlights, socket set with impact driver and wrench, and Astrofoil for the windows.
I'm closing on the sale of my house the 30th and purchased a pre owned 5th wheel for full time living. I've lived in a rv several times in the past (ex worked in the oilfield) & I am super excited to get out from under all this debt! My pups & I begin our new adventure in less than 2 weeks! Happy travels from N Central Texas
That's an insane RV park! That gym....amazing! Glad you guys were able to stick it out even through the hiccups! We will definitely be looking into that RV park if we are in that area! Appreciate you sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly!
You are one amazing and brilliant man. With your sweet wife, and your trusting hounds (who didn't even flinch while you backed up the trailer), you will have a great life. You have found a way to inflation-proof your life! You'll come out the better for all of your research and effort! Appreciate you so much, have subscribed, and will be watching (and cheering you on)!
Wish ya luck. We are on month 5 of living in 33ft camper and has been a adjustment. Starting install prep for skirt and cover for the winter here in Kansas.
We just started full time RV living a little over a month ago and we are loving it! We are a family of 5! We are working our way to Florida and have been traveling since the end of September from Washington and have stopped several places along the way. Looking forward to lots more memories!
That’s awesome to hear! Sounds like a blast! Safe travels and good luck on your journey. I’m heading to Arizona this weekend. It will be my first time towing the camper out of state. Stoked!
Awesome on your new adventures. I recommend getting a TPMS System to alert you of tire issues prior to blowouts. Nice video and look forward to see more.
Awesome! I just did a trip with my wife and pups as well. Having the RV to myself is nice. But it’s always better with the fam. Good luck on the new adventure! 😎🤟
nice setup, your truck is totally fine for that, i have a kz 290 sportsman that i towed across the country with a v6 vw touareg. just had to be cautious of tongue weight. prob a good location if you work med center. i lived down at tiki island rv park for a couple years out of the trailer, nothin like bein able to catch some redfish and flounder out your backdoor. great spot if you dont need to be close to downtown.
Thanks. The truck has been doin well so far. I towed the trailer to Mesa AZ a few months ago and all went well. The mountains are nice out here but I miss having a lake close by. I might do some fishing on the salt river
Such a positive video and explanation THANK YOU $700 sounds really good these people are crazy for all of those amenities I hope I can find a good one like that
Very well produced. I will be transitioning to RV'ing in a few years when I retire. I've never been in one, so I'm getting educated. Videos like yours have me excited for the adventure! Thanks
Your living my best life sir but now from fishing experience the line be smelling like the pond or lake water sometimes so yeah that camper is beautiful
Hey great video buddy. There’s a lot to get used to but I see you are doing great. It’s an easy learning curve that you will master. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber.
Thanks for your experience. I'm thinking I would fit nicely into that lifestyle as I go through these golden years. I always enjoyed the simplicity as well. I wish you & your lovely family all the best of adventures. 👋😁
Dude, great video! I am sure you put a lot of effort into this video and I have to say I took a few things from it that ill add to my camping life thank you.
I'm Looking to buy a travel trailer in the next couple of months and planning on going full time. I'm a single guy, 40 and my kids are 18 and 21 so I'll be doing this solo. I'm just curious how it is for the people that do the RV life solo, like is it much harder to get things done without an extra pair of hands, or is it pretty decent out there on the road for us solo people. I don't really know anyone that does the RV thing full time and most videos are couples and/or families so any insight on any aspect of the solo RV life would be appreciated! Great videos, you have a new subscriber! Keep up the good work!
Hey Chris that’s a great question. I just moved to a new park today so the experience is fresh on my mind. I will say the process of hitching up/moving and hooking up at a new site is way easier with an extra set of hands… when I was vacationing with my wife, we learned to RV together and developed a checklist so things went smooth. Having a spotter when your hitching up and when you’re backing into a site is really convenient. Without a spotter, I have to get in and out of my truck several times to line up the hitch. I also don’t have automatic tow mirrors. So I have to get out and adjust the passenger mirror manually. It’s also nice having a spotter to check your lights. With all that being said, you can totally manage those things on your own it just takes extra time and I usually ask for help from a neighbor if I need it . RV neighbors are usually really cool and willing to lend a hand. To wrap it up, I’ll say an extra set of hands is a nice luxury but you can totally do it solo and still have an awesome time 😎🤟
HeyChenzo, love your channel and video footage with your drone, very well done. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your families adventures. This is Alan, greetings from Riverside in Southern California.
Im about to have to do this for a bit, and soon as at the first of this video you said "its been amazing so far" I felt so re leaved lol ok I got to watch the rest now, byyeeeeeeeeeeeee
I have one like that just a little newer a 2020 mine it sits in my driveway, i own 4 lots in Indiana they are 40x115 each they cost me like $20 a year.
Definitely go for LOTS of solar then your adventures will really expand. EXCITED FOR Y'ALL. My ex and i lived n traveled for work. He was pipe gf n me in Safety as medic. Did it 7 yrs. Needless to say hes a mommas boy n quit, i continued on. Had to retire to care for 3 family members but their gone now & fixing to get back on the road with brothers dog n kitties n start living again.....such peace of mind. Hope your wife is loving it. NOTHING LIKE ADVENTURES!!!!!❤ Love to you 2 from the Houston area......
I’m a respiratory Therapist. The tow vehicle depends on the camper. I would determine how big of a camper you want first. Then find a truck with a tow rating/ payload capacity that comfortably exceeds that campers weight. For example, my truck can tow 8K lbs and my camper weighs about 6K. However, I’m not an expert on the subject. I watched a ton of videos by Big Truck Big RV to educate myself on towing info. That’s a great place to start. Hope this helps!
I went from the city to living this life following my oilfield spouse. At first I was like what I’m the world! But honestly I like it and it definitely is not that bad. Compared to Florida prices our wallets go a long way!
I’m glad you guys are enjoying the adventure. It was quite a transition for us too at first, but we adjusted pretty well. And the money saving is definitely a plus!
Way to completely forget about the “I’ll mention that later in the video part” cause you know I would like to know about the reason you feel your truck is too lite
I decided to cover that in a separate video after getting more towing experience. That’s why I included the caption “ * in a later video”. At the time of the video, I had only towed on flat areas in Texas. So I wanted to tow through elevation before giving my opinion. I’ve been traveling through Arizona more recently and took a route through mountains in Tonto national forest. The truck towed extremely well. I also cut my payload down by decreasing passengers and traveling alone. The reason I felt my truck was too light is because I didn’t have a very big margin of safety. I’m at the edge of my trucks payload capabilities leaving little room for error or miscalculation. As a relative newbie, I’d have been more comfortable in a larger truck where I would have a bit more wiggle room in terms of weight. But to give the truck it’s credit, it has performed well so far.
Bro…For a single bedroom apartment here in Texas it cost over $700 per month! That’s not including electric or water(if you need to pay for water) either! So yeah…
@Darnell J You can have piercings and work at a hospital. Depends on what the jobs is. I work at Wake medical center. Lot of staff here have them and tattoos. You can remove a piercing if you need to for work.
700 a month.. if your trailer is paid off and you have someone to help with bills a bit would be very doable. Especially at a resort like this with all the amentities he mentioned. I was paying 1500/month for a box 2 bed room 2 bath infested with roaches. Glad i got outta there
does your trailer have outside water? I saw that on some trailers and thought it sounded good for rinsing off kids and stuff but not sure if it should be a deal breaker.
I don’t have a dedicated outdoor shower but I use a splitter on my water hookup . This allows me to run two water hoses. One goes to my trailer. The other I use for washing my bike, dogs etc. but could be used to rinse off kids as well 👍
Yes it damaged the underbelly, but fortunately did not damage the subfloor. I was able to the repair myself with some help from my brother. It took a few hours.
Great video, the thing I worried most about was repairs to our rv but so far everything has been fairly simple. We’ve been lucky not to have many issues and the ones we have had have been fairly simple fixes!
Hey thanks! I’ve had to make a few repairs recently. I generally find repairs frustrating bc I’m very mechanically declined but RV repairs seem less intimidating to me and the knowledge usually Carries over into other projects. It’s definitely changed the way I feel about getting my hands dirty and has given me some confidence in my repair abilities.
@@241firefighter the park had free WiFi but it was kinda slow. I just used the unlimited 5G internet on my phone. They had a business center in the resort so I used that if I had to get work done. Lots of RVers say that starlink is the best option but I haven’t tried it yet.
We are at that point in our lives where our 5 children are adults. They live out of state in Ohio, PA, and North Carolina. My wife and for the past three months have been investigating the shift from selling it all and transitioning to RV life and living mortgage free. There’s a range of emotions we are going through from excitement through doubt. The center of our thoughts are we want to save more, invest more for retirement, be mobile with our own space, experience more, minimize what we have, and live simple.
@@Michael-k2n it can definitely be exciting and scary. I lived full time on the road for a year and it was amazing but also a lot of work and uncertainty. I never took the leap of selling my home bc I didn’t plan to be in the RV permanently. But I give you a ton of credit for going all in and I wish you the best of luck!
Good job in your choice of camper but, why did you get the bunkhouse? Also, you can chain that bike to the tongue or bumper. Looks like a very safe area.
Thanks. I got the bunkhouse originally as a place for my dogs to sleep. The upper bunk is mostly storage, but the lower bunk has served a few different purposes in the last year. It was a housing area for my tortoise for a few months. Most recently, it’s a dedicated area to store my camping equipment. It makes packing for camping trips much smoother… I found a solution to the bike storage. Im going over it in my next update video. Thanks for the recommendation and feedback! 😎🤟
I’ve done short term stays at Matagorda Nature Park in Matagorda,TX, Big Chief RV Park in Llano,TX, Coleto Creek in Victoria TX And Long Term stays at: Mesa Gardens in Mesa,AZ Sundial RV Park in Peoria, AZ
I've been thinking about RV living but seems like the cost to park them has gone up. Anyway, Im a MTB rider living in Pearland, come ride our trails. Been watching your MTB videos on San Antonio, about to take a trip there to visit my mom and brother that live in the dominion area for a week after Christmas. I normally ride Sugarland and Memorial. Which trails in SA would you suggest? Thanks!
Hey thanks for the invite! I’ll make it out to pearland eventually but I’m currently living in Mesa AZ. I made a video titled “ my top 5 mtb trails in San Antonio”. You should check it out. You can’t go wrong with riding and exploring Leon creek greenway or McAllister park. Enjoy your time in SA! 🤟
i wanna do this instead of getting an apartment rn i jus ride an electric dirt bike i upgraded to go 50mph (work at fedex and do ubereats) is a dodge durango suitable for pulling around a camper ?
Hey that’s not a bad idea. Resorts like these have everything an apartment complex would, but for a better price. A duango can pull a trailer but it would probably be quite a bit smaller than this one. I’m too new at this to give towing advice but I used the channel BigTruckBigRV as a resource for towing recommendations. There’s also a sticker inside your door panel that shows your towing and weight ratings
I got an insurance policy through my Auto insurance provider. I’ve yet to make a claim on it. I’ve just done repairs myself I also got Triple A RV service added to my membership. However, they left me hanging when I was stranded with a flat tire so I would not recommend
I'm debating trading my 2020 1500 ram in for a 3500 Ram gas and my 2020 Jayco travel trailer my friend wants and if i get the Ram 3500 i will get a Bigfoot Truck camper . I live full time RV off grid tax free the last 4 years and I travel a lottttt .
Nice man, I’m moving in this direction myself, the filming part anyway. I actually bought the RV JD designed. When her came out with it I started searching and I think a year later found a couple trying to sell theirs. What program are you using to put your videos together and what program for your music ?
Thanks bro. I bet that’s a sweet RV. I’m using imovie right now and I have a subscription to epidemic sound. That’s where I get all of my music. I just got a new MacBook so I’ll be switching to Final cut or Davinci resolve so I can color grade
@@ChenzosWorld I downloaded resolve but have had a chance to look at it since but everyone talked about color grading and I see see anything wrong with your color. What’s advantage ?
@@thats_mr_b_ I don’t color grade yet so I try to film really early in the morning or really late in the day when lighting is best. The footage doesn’t really require color grading, but it can be improved a bit with a little touch of color grade. Hope this helps 🤙
@@thats_mr_b_ TBH, color grading is not the most important thing. If you film with good soft lighting, usually when the sun is low in the sky(golden hour) you should be fine
I looked at the Rv park in Houston before but it's more of a resort type place, not full-time living. For the price, you can get an apartment or rent a private room in a house. I rented nearby there around Hillebrenner for $500/month in a bedroom of a 3 bedroom house that the owners decided to use as an investment property. So I had the laundry room, kitchen, shared bathroom and all that stuff for less than $700/month. Couldn't take much with me that wouldn't fit in a 5×10 storage unit but neither can motorhome living. Gotta pack light. I was really interested in Rabbit Hill Rentals before I moved out to the other side of Houston, but they are also $700-$800/mo but you're getting an entire private cabin by the lake.
I get paid $1750 a week for per diem, I’m think about getting a travel trailer and paying in cash so I can save that money rather than spending it on AirBnB.
That’s exactly what I did. I was paying around 2K/month for housing during my travel contracts. I paid cash for my trailer and cut my monthly rent down significantly to keep more per diem
sorry for late response. I'm a travel respiratory therapist. I love it. I pick my locations based around mountain biking destinations and I get to ride new trails frequently. The work part can be difficult some times as I'm adjusting to a new workplace every few months. but I enjoy the challenge
staying in RV Resort will break your bank quick, i watch video of people and their first year budget, and i can't believe what people spend for RV parks. you must Boondock if you really want to have a goodtime.
@@josephspano8145 I still had a home address. Had friends empty the mailbox for me periodically until I returned home. Snail mail was all trash anyway. For the important stuff like Amazon packages I had them delivered to my RV site.
@@ChenzosWorld Thanks for your reply. Seems to me that mail would be a big problem for an rv nomadic way of life. Ypur situ is probably not the norm. Still a mystery to me how most get around this problem.
@@josephspano8145 your welcome. I’ve heard of people getting their mail delivered to a relatives house. Another option is getting a P.O. Box if you’re gonna be in the area for a while. But I agree it is an issue
I would sometimes lock it up to my picnic table or my truck but only temporarily. Bike thieves are sneakier than you think and the elements aren’t kind to bikes either. Also, it’s my dream bike. I saved my Pennies for a awhile to afford this one
@@ChenzosWorld Oh ok I see. I asked my man if I could leave his fishing rods on top of the trailer instead of stucking in the middle of my kitchen area. He yelled hell no! Now I feel you.
@@dannyquinones5370 it’s called Lakeview RV resort in houston. I did a full review on it as well. ua-cam.com/video/C9x2OlUuQo8/v-deo.htmlsi=k309h6Pcp1V8eT1R
Welcome to RV life! Get some good tools, glue, tape, sealant, air compressor, flashlights, socket set with impact driver and wrench, and Astrofoil for the windows.
Thanks! I appreciate the info and thank you for sharing. You’re channel has been a great resource in this journey! 😎🤟
I'm closing on the sale of my house the 30th and purchased a pre owned 5th wheel for full time living. I've lived in a rv several times in the past (ex worked in the oilfield) & I am super excited to get out from under all this debt! My pups & I begin our new adventure in less than 2 weeks! Happy travels from N Central Texas
Congrats on the purchase! Safe travels and I hope you and the pups enjoy the adventure!
How’s it been so far?
Give us an Update. Im about to do the same.
That's an insane RV park! That gym....amazing! Glad you guys were able to stick it out even through the hiccups! We will definitely be looking into that RV park if we are in that area! Appreciate you sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Yes it was a great one. I miss that park. Good luck in your travels 🙌
Yes look beutyful....we been in Galveston..Port Lavaca....this one looks nice
Great sharing,I'm watching a lot of videos on how to start myself living full-time in an rv
Thanks! good luck on your journey
You are one amazing and brilliant man. With your sweet wife, and your trusting hounds (who didn't even flinch while you backed up the trailer), you will have a great life. You have found a way to inflation-proof your life! You'll come out the better for all of your research and effort! Appreciate you so much, have subscribed, and will be watching (and cheering you on)!
Hey thank you so much for the kind words. Lookin forward to continuing the adventure and sharing it with all of you. Thanks for the support! 😎🙌
Wow, the quality of this content is amazing. Nice work!
Wish ya luck. We are on month 5 of living in 33ft camper and has been a adjustment. Starting install prep for skirt and cover for the winter here in Kansas.
Hey thanks man. I’m hopin to spend the winter in Arizona. Texas has been too unpredictable lately 🥶. Good luck on your camper journey as well!
You can buy a bike rack hitch to go on the rear of your camper
Thanks. I’m looking into one of those
a huge bonus when you have a spotter, specially on that blind side.
It definitely makes my life easier 😎👍
We just started full time RV living a little over a month ago and we are loving it! We are a family of 5! We are working our way to Florida and have been traveling since the end of September from Washington and have stopped several places along the way. Looking forward to lots more memories!
That’s awesome to hear! Sounds like a blast! Safe travels and good luck on your journey. I’m heading to Arizona this weekend. It will be my first time towing the camper out of state. Stoked!
Awesome on your new adventures. I recommend getting a TPMS System to alert you of tire issues prior to blowouts. Nice video and look forward to see more.
Hey thanks! I’ll look into the TPMS system
I liked it a lot, since my wife and Me went through the same experiences, congratulations and it's good that you are enjoying the RV life
Thanks for this video man! Gives me some encouragement for sure! Just bought my first trailer last week and moved out of my apartment!
@@Webbwagon2 you’re welcome. Good luck to you. It’s definitely a fun way to live 😎🙌
my boyfriend and just bought our first rv will be moving full time in it soon
Awesome! I hope you guys enjoy. Safe travels 😎🤟
We Will be moving into a Cherokee Rv soon! Can’t wait to take on this new adventure with my wife and my pups !
Awesome! I just did a trip with my wife and pups as well. Having the RV to myself is nice. But it’s always better with the fam. Good luck on the new adventure! 😎🤟
Appreciate the info and the humility that you shared. Keep it up and drive on!
Thanks! Will do. 😎🙌
I would love to do this when I retire!
I would highly recommend! I’m trying to do this as long as I can 😎🤟
nice setup, your truck is totally fine for that, i have a kz 290 sportsman that i towed across the country with a v6 vw touareg. just had to be cautious of tongue weight. prob a good location if you work med center. i lived down at tiki island rv park for a couple years out of the trailer, nothin like bein able to catch some redfish and flounder out your backdoor. great spot if you dont need to be close to downtown.
Thanks. The truck has been doin well so far. I towed the trailer to Mesa AZ a few months ago and all went well. The mountains are nice out here but I miss having a lake close by. I might do some fishing on the salt river
Such a positive video and explanation THANK YOU $700 sounds really good these people are crazy for all of those amenities I hope I can find a good one like that
Very well produced. I will be transitioning to RV'ing in a few years when I retire. I've never been in one, so I'm getting educated. Videos like yours have me excited for the adventure! Thanks
@@thadstuart8544 thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on your RV journey!
Amazing content. Welcome to RV life.
Thanks!
Bro we pulled a 24ft enclosed car hauler full of tools and utv all over the us for years with a new 04 dodge ram. Never had issues. Youll be fine
BTBRV recommended your channel. We enjoyed your video. We look forward to your future videos. Just subscribed 😃
Hey thanks for the support! I’m filming the next vid as we speak 😎🙌
Great video and content showing some of the real-life situations one encounters along the way. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching 😎🙌
Great video! It looks like you're having a great time. Plus, awesome drone work, bro! Hodor!
Hey thanks homie! The old mini 2 is still goin strong and I’ve only wrecked her twice this summer. Hope you’re doin well bro 😎🤟
Your living my best life sir but now from fishing experience the line be smelling like the pond or lake water sometimes so yeah that camper is beautiful
Thanks! The fishing pole no longer lives in the camper for that reason lol
Hey great video buddy. There’s a lot to get used to but I see you are doing great. It’s an easy learning curve that you will master. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber.
Thanks my friend. It’s been a blast so far. Thanks for the sub and great content btw . Subbed as well. Stay stoked! 😎🤟
Thanks for your experience. I'm thinking I would fit nicely into that lifestyle as I go through these golden years. I always enjoyed the simplicity as well. I wish you & your lovely family all the best of adventures. 👋😁
Thank you 🙏. I’m sure you’d enjoy the lifestyle. Simple and minimal is always nice. Less stuff to weigh ya down.
Dude, great video! I am sure you put a lot of effort into this video and I have to say I took a few things from it that ill add to my camping life thank you.
Hey thanks bro. It was a lot of work but a ton of fun! Glad you found it useful 😎🤟
I'm Looking to buy a travel trailer in the next couple of months and planning on going full time. I'm a single guy, 40 and my kids are 18 and 21 so I'll be doing this solo. I'm just curious how it is for the people that do the RV life solo, like is it much harder to get things done without an extra pair of hands, or is it pretty decent out there on the road for us solo people. I don't really know anyone that does the RV thing full time and most videos are couples and/or families so any insight on any aspect of the solo RV life would be appreciated! Great videos, you have a new subscriber! Keep up the good work!
Hey Chris that’s a great question. I just moved to a new park today so the experience is fresh on my mind. I will say the process of hitching up/moving and hooking up at a new site is way easier with an extra set of hands… when I was vacationing with my wife, we learned to RV together and developed a checklist so things went smooth. Having a spotter when your hitching up and when you’re backing into a site is really convenient. Without a spotter, I have to get in and out of my truck several times to line up the hitch. I also don’t have automatic tow mirrors. So I have to get out and adjust the passenger mirror manually. It’s also nice having a spotter to check your lights. With all that being said, you can totally manage those things on your own it just takes extra time and I usually ask for help from a neighbor if I need it . RV neighbors are usually really cool and willing to lend a hand. To wrap it up, I’ll say an extra set of hands is a nice luxury but you can totally do it solo and still have an awesome time 😎🤟
HeyChenzo, love your channel and video footage with your drone, very well done.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of your families adventures.
This is Alan, greetings from Riverside in Southern California.
Hey thanks Alan. I appreciate the support! I’m lookin forward to more film and adventures as well! 😎🙌
Im about to have to do this for a bit, and soon as at the first of this video you said "its been amazing so far" I felt so re leaved lol ok I got to watch the rest now, byyeeeeeeeeeeeee
Good luck on the adventure! Hope you enjoy the lifestyle 😎🤟
Stumbled upon your channel, great video! Keep the content going!
Hey thanks man! Will do 🙌
I have one like that just a little newer a 2020 mine it sits in my driveway, i own 4 lots in Indiana they are 40x115 each they cost me like $20 a year.
Beautiful trailer! Great video 😊
Thanks! 😊
Definitely go for LOTS of solar then your adventures will really expand. EXCITED FOR Y'ALL.
My ex and i lived n traveled for work. He was pipe gf n me in Safety as medic. Did it 7 yrs. Needless to say hes a mommas boy n quit, i continued on. Had to retire to care for 3 family members but their gone now & fixing to get back on the road with brothers dog n kitties n start living again.....such peace of mind. Hope your wife is loving it. NOTHING LIKE ADVENTURES!!!!!❤ Love to you 2 from the Houston area......
Great video! Do you mind sharing your truck’s towing and load capacity?
Thanks. Towing is 8K lbs and payload is 1450 lbs. I’m uploading an update video tomorrow and I review my towing experience thus far.
I just purchased my trailer. I’m also in Texas.
Oh awesome. Enjoy! There’s plenty of great places to explore out there. I’m in Arizona for the winter. But I’ll be back in TX when it warms up! 😎
What do you do for work? Also what truck is best for pulling camper?
I’m a respiratory Therapist.
The tow vehicle depends on the camper.
I would determine how big of a camper you want first. Then find a truck with a tow rating/ payload capacity that comfortably exceeds that campers weight.
For example, my truck can tow 8K lbs and my camper weighs about 6K. However, I’m not an expert on the subject. I watched a ton of videos by Big Truck Big RV to educate myself on towing info. That’s a great place to start. Hope this helps!
I went from the city to living this life following my oilfield spouse. At first I was like what I’m the world! But honestly I like it and it definitely is not that bad. Compared to Florida prices our wallets go a long way!
I’m glad you guys are enjoying the adventure. It was quite a transition for us too at first, but we adjusted pretty well. And the money saving is definitely a plus!
Thinking about RV heading to Texas and Tennessee in a motor home soon!
From Portland Oregon!
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Oh that’s gonna be an awesome road trip.
Safe travels! 😎🤟
Looks like it’s working out amazing for you guys.
👍❤️🙏
It’s been great so far😊. Thanks! 😎🙌
Way to completely forget about the “I’ll mention that later in the video part” cause you know I would like to know about the reason you feel your truck is too lite
I decided to cover that in a separate video after getting more towing experience. That’s why I included the caption “ * in a later video”. At the time of the video, I had only towed on flat areas in Texas. So I wanted to tow through elevation before giving my opinion. I’ve been traveling through Arizona more recently and took a route through mountains in Tonto national forest.
The truck towed extremely well. I also cut my payload down by decreasing passengers and traveling alone.
The reason I felt my truck was too light is because I didn’t have a very big margin of safety. I’m at the edge of my trucks payload capabilities leaving little room for error or miscalculation.
As a relative newbie, I’d have been more comfortable in a larger truck where I would have a bit more wiggle room in terms of weight. But to give the truck it’s credit, it has performed well so far.
I stopped watching at “700 bucks a month, plus electric.” This is not the low cost lifestyle that I’m looking for. Thanks for making this video.
Bro…For a single bedroom apartment here in Texas it cost over $700 per month! That’s not including electric or water(if you need to pay for water) either! So yeah…
700 a month isn't a requirement. There's ways to go cheaper. This is just one man's experience.
@@averagemobileplayergfs7383 and that's the low end.
@Darnell J You can have piercings and work at a hospital. Depends on what the jobs is. I work at Wake medical center. Lot of staff here have them and tattoos. You can remove a piercing if you need to for work.
700 a month.. if your trailer is paid off and you have someone to help with bills a bit would be very doable. Especially at a resort like this with all the amentities he mentioned. I was paying 1500/month for a box 2 bed room 2 bath infested with roaches. Glad i got outta there
Beautiful campground! Great video
@@ostromadventures thank you 🤙
BTBRV sent me. 👍
Sweet. Thanks for watching 🙌
Sweet. Thanks for watching 🙌
does your trailer have outside water? I saw that on some trailers and thought it sounded good for rinsing off kids and stuff but not sure if it should be a deal breaker.
I don’t have a dedicated outdoor shower but I use a splitter on my water hookup . This allows me to run two water hoses. One goes to my trailer. The other I use for washing my bike, dogs etc. but could be used to rinse off kids as well 👍
Question, did the blow out damage the side of your trailer at the bottom?
Yes it damaged the underbelly, but fortunately did not damage the subfloor. I was able to the repair myself with some help from my brother. It took a few hours.
Great video, the thing I worried most about was repairs to our rv but so far everything has been fairly simple. We’ve been lucky not to have many issues and the ones we have had have been fairly simple fixes!
Hey thanks! I’ve had to make a few repairs recently. I generally find repairs frustrating bc I’m very mechanically declined but RV repairs seem less intimidating to me and the knowledge usually Carries over into other projects. It’s definitely changed the way I feel about getting my hands dirty and has given me some confidence in my repair abilities.
@@ChenzosWorld the rv life can really force you out of your comfort zone in a lot of different ways but it’s very rewarding!
I just wanna know what y’all do for internet??
@@241firefighter the park had free WiFi but it was kinda slow. I just used the unlimited 5G internet on my phone. They had a business center in the resort so I used that if I had to get work done. Lots of RVers say that starlink is the best option but I haven’t tried it yet.
We are at that point in our lives where our 5 children are adults. They live out of state in Ohio, PA, and North Carolina.
My wife and for the past three months have been investigating the shift from selling it all and transitioning to RV life and living mortgage free.
There’s a range of emotions we are going through from excitement through doubt.
The center of our thoughts are we want to save more, invest more for retirement, be mobile with our own space, experience more, minimize what we have, and live simple.
@@Michael-k2n it can definitely be exciting and scary. I lived full time on the road for a year and it was amazing but also a lot of work and uncertainty.
I never took the leap of selling my home bc I didn’t plan to be in the RV permanently. But I give you a ton of credit for going all in and I wish you the best of luck!
Good job in your choice of camper but, why did you get the bunkhouse? Also, you can chain that bike to the tongue or bumper. Looks like a very safe area.
Thanks. I got the bunkhouse originally as a place for my dogs to sleep. The upper bunk is mostly storage, but the lower bunk has served a few different purposes in the last year. It was a housing area for my tortoise for a few months. Most recently, it’s a dedicated area to store my camping equipment. It makes packing for camping trips much smoother… I found a solution to the bike storage. Im going over it in my next update video. Thanks for the recommendation and feedback! 😎🤟
Whats your line of work
Respiratory therapist
29 plus foot trailer! Will national parks allow it?
not all national parks allow trailers this big but some do.
Could you list the sites you stayed at other than lakeview?
I’ve done short term stays at Matagorda Nature Park in Matagorda,TX,
Big Chief RV Park in Llano,TX,
Coleto Creek in Victoria TX
And Long Term stays at:
Mesa Gardens in Mesa,AZ
Sundial RV Park in Peoria, AZ
@@ChenzosWorld thanks for the reply!
@@brittanyr5946 you’re welcome 🙌
I've been thinking about RV living but seems like the cost to park them has gone up. Anyway, Im a MTB rider living in Pearland, come ride our trails. Been watching your MTB videos on San Antonio, about to take a trip there to visit my mom and brother that live in the dominion area for a week after Christmas. I normally ride Sugarland and Memorial. Which trails in SA would you suggest? Thanks!
Hey thanks for the invite! I’ll make it out to pearland eventually but I’m currently living in Mesa AZ. I made a video titled “ my top 5 mtb trails in San Antonio”. You should check it out. You can’t go wrong with riding and exploring Leon creek greenway or McAllister park. Enjoy your time in SA! 🤟
Hey that's off main right!?
It sure is! 👍
I lived there for a while myself. Jim and Kriss still running it?
i wanna do this instead of getting an apartment rn i jus ride an electric dirt bike i upgraded to go 50mph (work at fedex and do ubereats) is a dodge durango suitable for pulling around a camper ?
Hey that’s not a bad idea. Resorts like these have everything an apartment complex would, but for a better price. A duango can pull a trailer but it would probably be quite a bit smaller than this one. I’m too new at this to give towing advice but I used the channel BigTruckBigRV as a resource for towing recommendations. There’s also a sticker inside your door panel that shows your towing and weight ratings
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Still Gold.
what about insurance and taxes? how far does insurance go?
I got an insurance policy through my Auto insurance provider. I’ve yet to make a claim on it. I’ve just done repairs myself
I also got Triple A RV service added to my membership. However, they left me hanging when I was stranded with a flat tire so I would not recommend
How much you pay for electricity and water?
You can probably mount the bike to the outside of the trailer man :)
Kinda curious, what's the point of the nose hardware and are you from California ?
Hi Tom. There’s no point to the nose hardware aside from aesthetics. The looks not for everyone but I’m ok with that. I’m from Texas
@@ChenzosWorld Rock on
Do you have bad ac leak in your trail were you find it to run all the time?
I was able to run the AC consistently all summer with no issues
I'm debating trading my 2020 1500 ram in for a 3500 Ram gas and my 2020 Jayco travel trailer my friend wants and if i get the Ram 3500 i will get a Bigfoot Truck camper . I live full time RV off grid tax free the last 4 years and I travel a lottttt .
That sounds like an awesome rig! The off grid life sounds like the way to go. Thanks for watching
Nice man, I’m moving in this direction myself, the filming part anyway. I actually bought the RV JD designed. When her came out with it I started searching and I think a year later found a couple trying to sell theirs. What program are you using to put your videos together and what program for your music ?
Thanks bro. I bet that’s a sweet RV. I’m using imovie right now and I have a subscription to epidemic sound. That’s where I get all of my music. I just got a new MacBook so I’ll be switching to Final cut or Davinci resolve so I can color grade
@@ChenzosWorld I downloaded resolve but have had a chance to look at it since but everyone talked about color grading and I see see anything wrong with your color. What’s advantage ?
@@thats_mr_b_ I don’t color grade yet so I try to film really early in the morning or really late in the day when lighting is best. The footage doesn’t really require color grading, but it can be improved a bit with a little touch of color grade. Hope this helps 🤙
@@thats_mr_b_ TBH, color grading is not the most important thing. If you film with good soft lighting, usually when the sun is low in the sky(golden hour) you should be fine
@@ChenzosWorld oh cool yeah I have an R6 and good but if lenses. I’m a travel physical therapist assistant and photographer.
I looked at the Rv park in Houston before but it's more of a resort type place, not full-time living. For the price, you can get an apartment or rent a private room in a house. I rented nearby there around Hillebrenner for $500/month in a bedroom of a 3 bedroom house that the owners decided to use as an investment property. So I had the laundry room, kitchen, shared bathroom and all that stuff for less than $700/month. Couldn't take much with me that wouldn't fit in a 5×10 storage unit but neither can motorhome living. Gotta pack light. I was really interested in Rabbit Hill Rentals before I moved out to
the other side of Houston, but they are also $700-$800/mo but you're getting an entire private cabin by the lake.
I get paid $1750 a week for per diem, I’m think about getting a travel trailer and paying in cash so I can save that money rather than spending it on AirBnB.
That’s exactly what I did. I was paying around 2K/month for housing during my travel contracts. I paid cash for my trailer and cut my monthly rent down significantly to keep more per diem
Well there is alot better deals around the area as far as monthly cost
Good to know. Thanks
Travel nurse? Whatta u think of it?
sorry for late response. I'm a travel respiratory therapist. I love it. I pick my locations based around mountain biking destinations and I get to ride new trails frequently. The work part can be difficult some times as I'm adjusting to a new workplace every few months. but I enjoy the challenge
staying in RV Resort will break your bank quick, i watch video of people and their first year budget, and i can't believe what people spend for RV parks. you must Boondock if you really want to have a goodtime.
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How do you register your vehicles and get mail etc?
@@austinrivers9938 I kept my original home address as I was only on the road for a year for work.
@@ChenzosWorld ah okay! Thanks man, was looking into this but was curious about those hurdles, thank you!
How much is insurance for a travel trailer? I’m in Austin seriously consider getting one 😈
Don't put st tires on your camper put LT tires on it I did I got tare of repair on the camper
Thanks for the info!
That's a terrific price!!
@@valeriehenisey3227 😎🙌
You do voice overs?
How do you get your mail??
@@josephspano8145 I still had a home address. Had friends empty the mailbox for me periodically until I returned home. Snail mail was all trash anyway. For the important stuff like Amazon packages I had them delivered to my RV site.
@@ChenzosWorld Thanks for your reply. Seems to me that mail would be a big problem for an rv nomadic way of life. Ypur situ is probably not the norm. Still a mystery to me how most get around this problem.
@@josephspano8145 your welcome. I’ve heard of people getting their mail delivered to a relatives house. Another option is getting a P.O. Box if you’re gonna be in the area for a while. But I agree it is an issue
nice camera shots
Thank you 😊
Can't you chain your bike to your trailers rear bumper? It's Texas I doubt anyone dare to steal over there
I would sometimes lock it up to my picnic table or my truck but only temporarily. Bike thieves are sneakier than you think and the elements aren’t kind to bikes either. Also, it’s my dream bike. I saved my Pennies for a awhile to afford this one
@@ChenzosWorld Oh ok I see. I asked my man if I could leave his fishing rods on top of the trailer instead of stucking in the middle of my kitchen area. He yelled hell no! Now I feel you.
@@dorissungirl lol. He’s got the right idea! 🙌
Pretty sure can tow about 10k with that truck easily. I have a ram, best truck
Ear Plugs are a must for the good sites..........PS next time never BUY a metal side RV , from a 10 year sales person of RV sales person
Btbrv sent me
Are they dog friendly?
I saw some dogs while I was there. But it’s been awhile so I would call them to confirm
What is your job?
I was a travel respiratory therapist at the time… I’ve taken a stationary job since
I worked framing those buildings 👷♂️
Nice 🤟
Hello Chenzo hi from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Can you plz give more info of the name of that Rv resort I my make a move thanks
@@dannyquinones5370 it’s called Lakeview RV resort in houston. I did a full review on it as well.
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The dogs looked worried with you backing up LOL thanx for shareing!
A bike, skateboard and, a fishing pole inside of a 27 footer👀 What’s next a canoe or taxidermies on the walls😭
Not a bad idea. I was thinking a rifle rack and a kayak hoist, but the taxidermies sound interesting 🤙
Es una buena INVERSION 💪🏻🙏🏻💵💯
Hey bro I’m. Anew subscriber I love the video 21 year old future rv liver
@@lifewithsparky9570 hey thanks and welcome to the channel. Best of luck on your RV endeavor! 😎🙌
Buy land and rv fully in cash and watch you live like a king !!!!
Bigger than a Japanese house
Abbey Pass
$700.00 per month - WOW!! - Way 2 Much
Sorry. I couldn't get past the Nose thing.
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Dude I hope by this time someone has convinced you to lose the nose ring. Not a good look.
@@LuvsHiking nope. Still got it 🤟