RV LIFE NEIGHBOR A REAL A$$. WE did NOT Expect this. HDT BIG Rig Travel. RV Lifestyle. Fulltime RV
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Leaving Las Vegas behind, we head back to the wilderness and the red rock confines of the Valley of Fire State Park to boondock on Lake Mead within the Lake Mead Recreation Area at Stewarts Point. What used to be a fledgling lake front community is now a fantastic camping and boondocking area on the water...if you can get there over some potholes and bumpy roads it's a nice area.
We expected dry camping but we didn't expect our neighbors! Man oh man! There are 3 of them that we counted and they are all a bunch of A$$es. Sondra got pictures!
A secret trail? Of the 7 wonders? Did I hear that correctly? Sondra has found this secret trail on All Trails App so we are looking forward to hiking this scenic, secret trail...but what surprise awaits us? You'll see...
We also may need Matt's Off Road Recovery MORR for this one. It gets ugly fast!
From the East, we came out West to enjoy a nice warm winter season and to experience some first time activities for us. Although the winter weather has been up and down with temps in the 70's to down in the 40's we have enjoyed every minute of it. Our trip is over halfway finished for our westward trek but we have seen and enjoyed some epic adventures.
We are not Snow Birds but we do like nice warm weather and heading west is the best.
We will raise our solar panels and brush them off to power our stay and experience these epic treasures of Mother Nature.
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RV Camping
We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to UA-cam channels Suite Travels, Switch it Up and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
Tracks:
Goose on the Loose by Stationary Sign
Repeat by Eden Maze
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A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.
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We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
Gotreads.com
Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded.
BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.
We had a lot of solar power and always took 20 gallons of extra water over what our rig held. If anyone came in and parked within sight of us we packed up and hit the road. A couple of times we left at two or three in the morning. 95% of the time everything ran fine, but we did have some run ins with nutty people, but each time our dog set them straight and sent them packing, or looking for help. He was well trained and very obedient, but very dangerous. That's one nice rig you have.
Thank you. One can never have enough water or peace. Safe travels and appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Your dog would get hurt if it hassled us at our camp!
Awesome! You two are a riot - just love the humor. The slot canyons and scenery are amazing.
Glad you enjoyed it! Awesome place to explore.
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You 2- I’m shaking my head😊Good job Sondra‼️👍😊 LOTS of beautiful scenery today👍Thank you👍
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. 😃
I’ve been all over Valley of Fire. I went on hike one day, followed a marked trail then went off if and went down into the canyon floor and hopped on and off, scrambled up a narrow canyon to get back up. While down below, big horn sheeps were watching me down below probably amused by my efforts. I love this state park!
That is awesome! It's a neat park with some cool hikes.
My wife and I love traveling around with our camper! Our daughter, Jennifer Holm, is the artist singing at the 29 second to the one minute mark. Congratulations to you for choosing great music for your videos!! I love your rig!!
Your daughter's singing is beautiful! Sondra and David chose well - I enjoy this song every week.😊
That is awesome! And sooo cool. Really enjoy the music. Tell her she's great! Wow! Such a small world. Thank you 😊
Thanks for the reply
We just can’t get enough of the Arizona Utah area absolutely beautiful. Keep finding new places to go see you on the road.
Thanks, John. We really enjoy traveling. Appreciate your time watching the channel.
I really enjoyed your video this was the first time I've watched it brought back a lot of memories I was born and raised in Las Vegas and spent a lot of time at Lake Mead and all around that area thank you very much enjoy yourselves and we will enjoy these videos keep up the good work
Thank you very much. We're excited to have you along on the journey and glad it brings back good memories.
You're amazing, enjoy watching your video❤ You should have your own TV show. What a big hit you guys are lovely couple. life is great.❤❤❤❤
Thank you. Really appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😆 not sure about the TV show... our living room may get crowded!
Great video guys, some quality puns.
Glad you like them! Appreciate the comments.
Aww! I wanted to see Pathfinder go up the ramps too. Found it!
Good job!
Great video "and that's no bull"😅
😁 love it!
It was nice meeting you both at Stewarts Point. Very beautiful area.
Thanks for coming by, we enjoyed the chat. Neat area to camp. Safe travels
Love Valley of Fire, one of my favorites parks! Happy trails!
Thanks, Kathleen! Great area to visit.
You guys are funny 😂 I love watching u guys !
Thank you!
Those are feral cattle. That was a big boy you saw at 33.30 or so.
How far is it to the next burger from there?
I really like the videos, keep it up.
Thanks... they were big! We kept our distance!
Beautiful video! You guys are too cute! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures with us!!!
Thank you, Karen. Really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃 Excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Wow. You have Prevost owners, Toter owners, giant toy hauler owners, and they all roll in feeling like they are king shit. Then you show up in that rig and just makes all the others rethink their decisions. Amazing unit. Beautiful... Good for you two!!!
Thank you. Prevost are nice, I love their slides.
Sending support, love, and kindness from Lexington, USA.
Thanks, Brandy. We need all the help you can send us! 🥰
If possible, always try to fuel up in the early morning because the fuel is colder and always fuel up around half tank. When your fueling always use the slowest click and never fuel fast. Trust me you will get more fuel for your money. You can research it, I hope this helps.
Thank you. That's makes complete sense. We'll try it!
Last Fall we boondocked a couple weeks at the other end of Lake Mead by Government Wash. We camped on the edge of an escarpment, here: 36.12518, -114.8358. We enjoyed our stay and the many visits to Henderson and Vegas.
I like the gas struts on your array. Our small 620w side array is liftable (with gas strut assist too), but our 4,400w rooftop array is fixed. I didn't want to climb on the roof of our coach to lift panels at my age. Though we look to be close in age (I just turned 68 today), you two appear to be in much better shape than us. There's no way my wife could have put that ramp out like yours did, kudos to Sandra!
Our 35ft Class A is a lot smaller than your rig so our rooftop array, which is 15" off the roof, shades our entire roof, allowing a cool breeze underneath for less heat load on our A/Cs. Our AT&T Wi-Fi worked great at Govt. Wash. Not to rub it in, but the thing about boondocking in a lighter rig like ours is that we haven't got stuck yet, in the last 6 yrs. FT, boondocking in some pretty iffy places. In fact, we've been living completely off-grid for the last 18 months. We sure love the freedom our solar gives us and I'm sure you feel the same.
We saw a couple coyotes, bighorn sheep and a few partridges at Govt. Wash, but no burros, and that's no bull. We didn't do Valley of Fire because they don't take America the Beautiful Pass like the Lake Mead Rec. Area does, and we're cheap. What can I say? After giving very generous donations to the one-armed bandits in Lost Wages, we were in low budget mode till we left. Seriously though, I think the buffets took as much of our money as the slots, but we're not complaining. We enjoyed hiking Valley of Fires vicariously through your video though. You saved us 15 bucks plus getting hot and sweaty. Thanks.
Sounds like a great trip. Govt Wash is a good location. Nice wattage on the solar array and it does help to shield the roof! Thanks for watching.
Good to see you ramping up Sondra’s training 😅
A little bit of cross training... she's a trooper!
I was out there the same time you were. I remember seeing your camper.
That is sooo cool! Small world.
Great content and love your humor 😃
Thank you so much 😁
My wife and I really enjoy you two's travels😊 had our Whataburger today😊😊
That is awesome! Hope you enjoyed it. Appreciate your comments.
Thank you been watching you both now here from Cathlamet WA state.
Awesome! Thank you!
FANTASTIC VIDEO WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE !! WOW !! I LOVE YOU GUYS !! BE BLESSED BE SAFE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👊✊👍🙏
Thanks so much, really means a lot to us.
I love you all. Non stop dad jokes, puns and double ontrondras.
Thank you. It doesn't stop! Lol 😆 😆 Appreciate your comments.
I learn so much from your videos, and it all fires my imagination. "Valley of Fire," "Poverty Flats," and "Maverick Saves Us 2 Cents" sound like names of Johnny Cash songs.
Who knew:
- there was a national day for meatballs? God bless us all on National Meatball Day!.😊
- Lake Mead was once lakeside dwelling? Now it's overrun by poopy asses and wild cattle. No bull!!😂
- there was so much wildlife to be photographed in Fire State Park? Every missed opportunity makes you say, "Gosh darn it."😂
- part of being on the 7 Wonders Trail was wandering as you wondered what the 7 wonders were? The trail is littered with ironic signs.
- being outdoors could inspire so many Dad jokes? Sondra was "lichen" it, and "you rock," David!
Just so you know, I reference your videos in my Transformative Education sessions. You're a rich source of ELA, Geography, History, Math, and yes, humor.😁
Until next Thursday, God's willing, safe travels!👍🏾
Thank you very much. Appreciate your support each week and we're honored that you can find parts of the videos as useful examples in your sessions. Rock on!
Sondra deserves a big meal, that she doesn’t have to cook, for doing all that work! Another great video guys! 😎
You got that right! She deserves a night off! Hmmm... where's the closest Whataburger?!?
Mavericks ROCK!!!!!!!!
Yes! Hopefully, not ON the rocks!
David, I'm gonna tell you why the chicken cross the road it was to show you and the
O possum it could be done.😂👍🏻
😆 🤣 oh yeah! Love it!
what beauty of landscapes
It was gorgeous!
Beautiful scenery! 👍❤
Yes it was! Thanks for watching the channel.
You got me, you got me good with the neighbor joke! I was like what?! They came over and pooped outside of your RV, all three of them? I was like, get ready for it, but my hint up the road didn't click because there are people out there that I would not doubt would do such a thing lol. So glad it wasn't Bull.....Love that spot and glad you are there when Lake Meade has much more water in it. Speaking of Lake Meade, we have one, of many, lakes called Lake Meade in good ole' Suffolk VA. It's fairly big but nothing that size. Gotta get back and finish this! Well, thank you for the natural beauty as usual (even the slots) but it looks like another axle needs to have it's own drive gears? I'm sure the rear one's pulled you out of that, but I'll have to wait and see....you cliffhanger lovers!
😆 🤣 there were hints early in the video, KB... but we thought it would be funny! Glad you enjoyed it... may be another "hanger" next week. We had two interesting weeks on the road!
😂😂 You two! Thanks for taking us along. I need to go back to Valley of Fire. That trail, among others are on my bucket list!
Lots of fun, Kathleen... but not so secret! 😆 😆 Take water... it's dry out there. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
I enjoy your adventures and humor...even if his jokes are corny! 😂😂😂 Happy Trails!
Thanks again for this week and really laugh about the title!!😂
Glad you enjoyed it! We got some chuckles too! 😃
OK.. HOLD UP! Wait a minute. I saw a "CLEMSON" shirt there in the intro! I knew there was a reason I liked your channel!!! Born and raised in Tiger country... GO TIGERS!!!!
Welcome aboard! Go Tigers! Hope we can get back to 2018 type of team! Always love beating the chickens. Best atmosphere in College football is Death Valley.
Good video 😊 don't worry all of us crazy are watching you 🤔😀
😁 thanks 😄
Speaking of dirty nozzles I stopped at a Buccees middle of the night er morning whatever it was there was a crew cleaning ALL the fuel hoses/handles and pumps from 1 end of pumps to the other. Said they do it 1x week. First time I've ever seen/heard of it
That's amazing! They won't allow HDT's with tandems on property.
Thank you guys for the video I am a new subscriber hello from Stuttgart Arkansas
You're welcome. Graduated from Fayetteville so great to have you aboard. Thank you
OMGOSH, you two 'quack' me up !!!! I'm glad I took a "lichen" to yall first time I ever watched !!!! And I'm sure Sondra is still trying to figure out "'what a burger" David is !!!! What would make Sondra think her neighbor's were a bunch of as***????
lol that was hilarious !!!
Thanks, Marlene... and she was taking pictures! We had fun with it.
Wild cows?!?, really? Hummm, maybe a Whataburger in Overtons near future?😊
One can only hope... they have a McD... need a Whataburger!
Your camp area at the lake looked wonderful! And those wild critters are great entertainment! Loved the footage of your hike. Curious why you don’t carry walking sticks in case of a slithery encounter? (Yes, snakes freak me totally out 🫣) Those slot canyon trails are so beautiful! Thanks for taking us along!❤️~ Wendy
Thanks, Wendy, for the comments. Sometimes we carry walking poles but we just stay alert on where we walk. Sondra is always on the alert for ALL wildlife! I'm not crazy about the leg-less variety!
Another great video love when your on your hikes
Glad you enjoyed it. Lots of fun. Thanks for watching the channel.
You two are awesome! Love the jokes.
Thanks so much! I think I'm wearing everyone out with the "bad Dad jokes" and now they're funny! 😆
I see you are wearing a Clemson shirt. Is that where you went to college? My son Works for Clemson!
Our daughter graduated from Clemson and we used to live in Greenville. Go Tigers!
Ah yes welcome to the Information Age and the world of Social Media. Where the world’s secrets have become mainstream knowledge & known to all because of sites like Wikileaks or people like us who enjoy exploring, traveling & sharing we all play a part in this.
By the way you two make a great team as i’ve got to hand it to you both, you two definitely take charge of that rig and it or your maneuvering capabilities.
Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone.
The Bundy Ranch have cattle in that area. I don't know if they have them where you were. They have a youtube channel showing them gathering up those wild cattle there.
Yes, we passed by their ranch on our way to Mesquite for lunch... lots of "recent" history.
Love the Clemson shirt.
Go Tigers!
Wow, what a rig!
Thanks, Cheryl. It's home.
How many miles can you cover for that $500 in gas? I’ve always wondered about the boondocking on Lake Mead. It looks so very cool.
We can go about 1,200-1,500 miles, Kathy between fuel stops. ⛽️
Totally saw the "she's kinda lichen it up here" coming...
😆 🤣 oh yeah... couldn't resist that one... it was served up on a plate!
where did you get the cables to connect through the cat 6 connection both cables
jack
will be there in about 3 or 4 weeks
I modified the Starlink cables by cutting them and putting the cat6 connector on them. They are the same, Elon just has a unique connector.
Its DEF (Deaf) not D.E.F. Enjoy your channel. Safe travels.
I say both, it's probably ok.
Yes! Thank you! We'll try to remember... and say it correctly.
I don't know why it bothered so much to hear D.E.F. I know it's an acronym, but you're right. Everyone calls it DEF (Deaf).
I call it "reductant". Reductant heater, reductant injector, reductant level sensor, reductant pump, and reductant quality low DTC.
I thought it means Diesel Exhaust Fluid at gas station
Maverik Nitro card gives $ .10 or more off per gallon and more just fyi. Valley of Fire is awesome North of Vegas.
Ok, thanks, Scott. Good to know. We love Maverik fuel stops.
GREAT JOB SONDRA ANNAMAY
We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thank you very much.
Its crazy to have a tractor with a sleeper towing a camper. Im sure youre getting 6-7 miles per gallon. Then you have a death trap as a run about vehicle. I'm not crazy about newer truck's, however a 3/4 or 1 ton modern diesel powered truck would get 16+ mpg & one wouldn't have to mess loading & unloading that tiny car
True... but then we'd be replacing that 1 ton after 15 years of constant RV driving... and brakes... and tranny... it couldn't pull our home and an HDT is so much safer.... plus, you're not getting 16+ mpg pulling out trailer (43,000 lbs).
@@bigtruckbigtravels HDT?
Thank you for sharing your experiences & journey that was beautiful to see. Safe Travels 🥰🙋♀️🎒🫏🚙
Glad you enjoyed it, Joyce! Thanks for coming along on the journey.
Silly questions? On the trails, where do you go potty. There is no way I could go that far with out having to go.
You dig a "cat hole" 6" deep and be a good shot! 👍
Oh my I think you guys were in our campground in Four Oaks NC?
I don't think it was us. Might be another SpaceCraft owner. There's a few of us out there. Thanks
Just curious, being basically an RV, are you subject to going through scales and running the ELD’s? I always wondered about that.
No. Since we are a private truck we are not subject to weigh stations or ELD's. Great question. Thanks
I’m just curious, why have such a big truck and trailer? I would think a pick up truck or suv and a smaller RV would be a lot easier to travel around in. Also, how do you get the car off the truck?
It's home, we have no other place. We like to be comfy and safe. This combo works for us. We'd wear out a regular truck and it couldn't handle our trailer. Definitely our way of RV life is not for everyone. We drive it off using ramps.
@@bigtruckbigtravels Love your videos! As long as your beautiful wife & you are comfortable & happy that's all that matters!
Stay safe out there & God Bless 🙏🏽
How stunning ….not entirely different to here in Western Australia 🇦🇺🫡👍❤️
That's interesting. We hope to see it one day!
If I may ask the both ya'all. Why is it that you need such a Huge trailer? Some couples go small and closer together,
Jonesy
Good question. It's our home. We have no other place and we wanted to be comfy. We're in this for the long haul, 8 1/2 years and counting.
Wow what a rig i will be back to watch dont have the time now new sub so i can find you again
Awesome thank you, Brianne! Glad you enjoyed it and we're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
At 41.32 did I just see Elvvis's face carved in red rock
I think Elvis is everywhere, Ray....except Graceland! 😆 🤣
I believe that the statement should be, “That’s a lot of bull”!
😆 🤣 David, you are correct! It was A LOT of bull!
Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. Oh...and Go Tigers! Probably not that popular in Alabama. Have several good FSU friends and South Carolina friends, but beware... South Carolina Gamecocks are not wildlife, but an illegal and inhumane sport!
Go Tigers! Very true on the sport! Not crazy about the Gamecocks chants... 😆 🤣 FSU will be an interesting game this year.
Do you have a certain place or state to get your mail?
Yes. Through Escapees mail service out of Livingston, Texas. We're very pleased.
I have no idea why but I KNEW your neighbours were going to end up being real live jack asses! I must be part psychic.
😆 🤣 great minds think alike!
Question. Do you have to enter the scale house or are you exempt, because you are an RV?
We are exempt.
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Nice. What type of license do you have? Since your vehicle is 5 axle and air brakes. Beautiful rig!
@bruceweirich3733 it's registered as a private truck so Texas only requires a Class A non-commercial endorsement on the license. No air brake certification required.
Since you're pouring what most summarized would call a light load.What is your fuel knowledge?If you don't mind me asking
We're running down the road at 70K lbs so we're not that light but we get on average 6.8-7.1 mpg. We normally drive 63 mph... except in California where we are doing 55.
What a big truck that’s no RV anymore. Thank god we don’t have that shit here in Europe
And that's what makes America great. We can travel in a manner of our choosing and not be restricted to certain confines. I'd appreciate it if you would watch the language as you are a guest. We respect your opinion but please respect our lifestyle decision. Europe is a great area to visit with a unique way to RV that would be fun...but obviously NOT in our setup! 😆 😆 Have a great summer. Aloha
Wearing gloves to fuel LOL
Don't mind fueling... but not crazy about the smell of diesel.
Just found you guys. Great video. I may subscribe??
Welcome aboard! Oh... you better hit that button! 😆 🤣 Thanks
nice rig anyway, but where do you park a truck thats over 65 feet long??
You'd be surprised. Check out the latest video. Most parks have room but not a great selection of sites. We love boondocking and there's a ton out west. Just have to plan and research... and be careful. 😊
Your rig is way oversized. Boondocking maybe but to pull that thing into a campground? SMH.
You'd be surprised where we can go and what parks we can fit. It's big... no doubt! But our size has never prevented us from going where we want to go... unless we legally can't go... then we use the Class C.
It's their home. Just cause it doesn't work for you doesn't mean it doesn't for them.
@@pilot41186 just because something works for someone don't mean it isn't a nightmare for others.
But they do camp in campgrounds!
Hope you dug out of that soft spot. Calling a wrecker will wreck your bank account.
Oh yeah! Big bucks!
I used to make does rvs proudly made in ELKHART INDIANA
Made in America is a good thing.
nowhere is secret in the age of the Internet
😆 🤣 so true!
I always get a few quality chuckles from you two! Enjoying your videos
I always chuckle at the bad puns and then give an approving "Boooooo".
Awesome! Thank you!
I love that you can laugh and enjoy each other without out getting mad if things don’t go exactly as planned.
We have our moments but we enjoy this lifestyle so it's all worth it! Thank you
@@bigtruckbigtravels definitely. I hope I didn’t sound as if I was pointing fingers. I was just trying to make a point about how we used to receive information whether that be from magazines, newspapers, tv or word of mouth vs today.
Anyways I can completely understand why you’d want to share your experiences with others. You two, like so many others including myself, are truly blessed.
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Between comparing "POOP" and "That's No Bull", you two
are on a roll !! Thanks for taking us along, it is absolutely
beautiful. Even if it was not a secret.....lol
The reason you are on " not a trail" is because you are on a secret
trail !! And that is why Sandra is "Liken It" !
Woohoo! Love it, Stephan!! Definitely not a secret but lots of fun. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
Awesome video again. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel.
That's a beautiful area! I loved the donkeys. We used to raise miniature donkeys, so that was a treat to see some wild ones.
So cool! Thanks, Phyllis for sharing. They were cute... and pretty quiet except for a little braying at night.
Way to go Sondra. I knew you would show him you could do it, even if he tried to trip you up! You guys had my heart racing when you were hiking off the trail and in those slot canyons. I was sure you were not going to find your way back. I imagine that those rocks look very similar when you get lost! Thanks for taking us along. I’m now sorry that we skipped that park when we were in the area, but glad I got to see it thru your eyes. As always, this channel is something people should never miss. Thanks for the best Thursday entertainment there is. Looking forward to the Mojave Desert adventure next week. Take care.
Thanks, Christy. Sondra was determined to show that she could do it better than the first time 2 years ago. She's a trooper! It's a great park to visit, lots of fun. The rocks do start to all look very familiar.
Thank you for all the precious pictures on the trails ... my eyes had a feast and good memories now. =) Smiles from North OK Valley in BC where the sun is shine and its 57f thats a little warmer then normal but NO white stuff on the ground for a few days now. Hello Spring.
Glad you enjoyed it and hope that Spring is just around the corner. Love the OK Valley.
10:57 "Poop play by play!" 😂😂
Lol 😆 😆 that was funny!
Never underestimate a woman ❤
Truth!
I'm torn between being jealous of your awesome rig & terrified of you camping near me! Look out! GIANTS!!! 😱😄
😆 🤣 😂 Fear not that which you do not see but hope that you do not see US coming around the corner! Thanks
@@bigtruckbigtravels I love all your understorage & wondered where one can get that done, how you got your chosen RV on top of that built-out flatbed (or is it part of the RV?) & did you put special tires on your smartcar so it's more off-road worthy? If you've done vids on these topics please point me to them. Thanx & safe travels!
@celestepalm6949 this may help with general questions. Thanks
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This is luxurious for sure. But who would want to handle the stress of driving that? Not me.
It's different for sure but we feel like our home is worth a little extra effort. We appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
I agree with Sondra. They probably did get tired of rescuing ppl and just put the signs up. Saying that from the viewpoint of having had to be “rescued” thinking we didn’t look too bad , but the rangers thought we needed a ride back to our car. So thankful for their experience and wisdom, and of course the ride.
That was nice they "offered" the ride for you. It can get hot in a hurry out there. Glad you're OK.
Finally back watching the videos been super busy with college
Don't skimp on college. That's important but we really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
yeah first like
Sweet!
Really enjoyed this. Use to camp in this area as a kid. Burros use to stand a camper door and we couldn’t get out!
Ok, that's funny. We've been stuck inside from bison and elk but never a burro!
Just want to comment on the nice quality of your camera work and views, inside and outside while driving. Love the drone footage also. Do you control the drone from inside Voyager while you are driving or do you set up a scene and drive back thru for the recording? Love how with stormy clouds forming, you are walking thru narrow slot canyons! What could possibly go wrong? Top of the hill would look better later in the day with side lighting/late sun to bring out the textures over the cloudy sun when you were there?
Much appreciated! While in motion, I fly and Sondra drives... the tricky part is the recovery of the UAV. Thanks for the tips... sometimes the sun does not cooperate.
Well at least you were able to back your extra-long rig out of your site despite not being able to go forward....Most all RV parks are not designed for a long large RV that has any type of motorized vehicle pulling the RV or pulling a large toad behind them. The big RV owners won't find much real space unless you invest in a luxury RV resort where you own the site and have the $$$$$ to throw around for your RV, By the way you have a beautiful set up right down to the tiny smart car on the tractor - very clever!
I manage a small older (1960's) RV park down in WIllcox Arizona and I can safely park a 45' diesel pusher with either a toad or a trailer on the back end, in my 50 amp pull-thru sites, but it's gonna be a full spot with a 90 degree left hand turn with zero room to spare until you hit the chain link fence as you pull forward to exit. It just takes going slow and having a spotter, and it's an easy thing to get back on the road again. I have never had anyone complain about the tight fit or damage from running into anything so I guess the sites are long enough!
Enjoy your stay at lake Mead while the water still exists because something tells me that it may be history by 2050, if not sooner. Willcox is on one of the last natural sweet aquifers left in the state (water from the tap is delicious, no filtering needed) but all of the large agricultural farms in this area are sucking it dry as we speak, which is heartbreaking. It's mostly to water cattle grains, corn, Pistachios, wine grape orchards, etc. Actually, the Vineyards in this area have award winning wines that beat out California and French wines year after year with more vineyards popping up all the time due to the micro-climate here. Personally I'd rather drink clean fresh water than wine any day of the week!
We stop at Apple Annie's in Wilcox for some deliciousness. Would we fit in your park? We like the area in that part of Arizona. Thanks for watching.
You can tell they never worked hard for what they got. Filthy rich and leaving everyone know it. Aren't you'd just wonderful ?
Au Contraire, mes ami! We worked for it ALL! 35 years of saving. We take nothing for granted because we know what it's like to have nothing. Never a government handout, we budgeted & saved to achieve our dream that we now enjoy. Thanks for watching.
Plenty Room @Stewarts Point.
Mostly Democrats and Jack rabbits.
😆 🤣 lots of room. Beautiful area.