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In this video, we'll be discussing everything changing about RV life. From our new (to us) camper to the different ways to enjoy RVing, this video has it all!
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🏔️ 😍 y’all took the exact trip we were going to take in July, looks like it was a blast! Do you like the sawtooths better than glacier? And love the new RV… If you have any problems and need a tow, just call Tom and Dawn, lol!😂💗
@@thepioneerhomestead We haven't been to glacier, so I can't say!
What kind of transportation are you using to haul the camper and the 6 of you.
@@brentmichael1975 we have a 1/2 ton truck that seats 6. 3 in front and 3 in back.
@@FrugalFitMom thanks.
A hint for making at least the queen bed - slide the mattress towards the foot of the bed, put the sheet on the top of the mattress and then slide it back into place and finish the sheet on the bottom. It is SO much easier and will save your back!
Great tip!
We have 2 campers (dont judge me). We found them on the side of road for around $200-300. Yes they needed to be remodeled but my husband does construction so they were his winter project. We live in indiana around 30 min to the Michigan border so winters are cold and snowy. That being said when we dont go somewhere to camp we invite family to our house and we camp with them in our yard. Biggest count of people that showed up was 50. It was a blast. We have 5 acres and there were campers and tents everywhere. We spent $200 on a port a potty and did all the cooking outside. So you can definitely use your camper even when you're not camping. Put guest in it, kids sleepovers etc. Get creative its fun.❤
One of my sisters was having her house remodeled, so she & her husband stayed in their camper while that was being done. So yes, there are lots of good ways to use it.
It’s so inspiring that you all paid off your house AND THEN bought a camper! Goals!
I have had a camper for years and you learn as you go. You will reorganize a thousand times until you just forget it and go. I even keep camping clothes packed so all I have to do is grab meds and stop for grocery pick up in nearest town we are staying in, this will help alot. Love grocery pick ups.
I keep camping clothes in our camper too. One less thing to pack.
Congratulations you will love it!, There are so many benefits of traveling with your own RV. Throw in some food or stop at a grocery store on the way out. My sheets and bathroom are clean, I don’t have to get dressed to get coffee or eat a meal, my stuff is always packed and the RV can hold more stuff than a suitcase ever could. I will never stay at a hotel again unless it is my only option.
Yes, I sold my fifth wheel to a COVID Camper. I’ve had four campers. They are not for the frugal, my opinion. Purchase price/payments, upkeep, insurance, plates, mice, setup similar to having a 2nd home (new mattresses, bedding, dishes, etc.), rv park rental sites, cleaning and setup time cost at site, a truck to pull a camper, added gas, storage fees (during the winter when not used at all except by maybe a mouse), firewood, did I mention upkeep? Water leaks! AC replacement! Fridge problems! Water damage! Flat tires! Slide out issues (not complete list)! I’ve seen it all. Then the guilt when you go on a trip and don’t take it. AND, it was a fun part of our life!! Glad we made the investment!
Lol that sentence about not being for the frugal 😂😂😂 I've heard so much of this from others.❤
Storage tank tip. Don't leave the drain open while you are hooked up. Let the tank fill up and then drain it. At the end of camping rinse out the black tank. If your camper doesn't have a clean out connection get a stick attachment for a water hose and insert it into the toilet and rinse it out. Drain out the gray tank last to rinse the yuk out of your drain hose. Leave a small amount of water in your black tank and add a small amount of whatever chemical you use in your black tank. That will slosh around while driving and further keep it clean.
Use lots of water while using the toilet. If you don’t you’ll get what they call a poop pyramid. It’s not something you want to deal with.
@@denanatho7759 Don't start with a dry tank.
Dumping ice down the toilet after dumping and before driving home helps scrap the black tank out too.
@@desertfamilyhomestead3127 good idea.
I started looking at the tiny house stuff years ago when it became a big thing. Fast forward to 2018 and I found myself living in an RV full time. It’s been 5 years and we are finally going to move into a 1400 sf mobile home we are remodeling! 2400 sf house to 378 sf RV and now 1400!! Woohoo! Never would I ever thought I’d be excited about a mobile home! (Did I mention 5 years with 5 people and 3 dogs?? Oh, and my boys are 6’ 6” and 6’ 7”!) 😂😂
Be sure you have someone teach you how to winterize your RV. Otherwise, next spring is going to be a rough start. Congratulations on the RV!
From someone who owned a camper for years, check your roof often for any damage, pulling away from sealed edges. Even new RV have these issues. Have fun on your adventures!
I knew you wouldn’t move into an RV full time. Your kitchen alone is the size of an RV
I knew she wouldn't because of the kids and how she does the Waffle Wednesday thing with their friends on school days. She, the kids, and their friends love that tradition.
We have camped for about 37 years. Yes we tent camped for 10 years then moved up to a pop up camper and it was as great for several years. In 2014 we purchased a travel trailer with a bathroom. That was a game changer. We also purchased a new mattress as soon as we got the camper home and now we spend the winter in Florida in our camper and still love every minute of it. Enjoy your camper!!!!
You do not want someone's old camper mattress they could've had bed bugs or body mites yucks.
Another game changer for us was the refrigerator. But most of all the freezer!!
I love that you're teaching your family how to build muscle, how to survive in the wilderness. I wish every family had a "bugout camper".
Isn’t it funny how we enjoy our comforts? My husband and I have done the tent camping to our 36 foot 5th wheel. Although we bought our 1st 5th Wheel for my husband to live in while traveling for his job 6 months of the year. We live on a farm and like you said not wanting to leave open food in the trailer, it is also wise to clean up the trailer before storing it. Each year after my husband brings it home, I do a “spring clean”, cleaning walls, vacuuming any crumbs in cupboards, scrubbing shower, cleaning refrigerator & stove. He keeps it pretty clean for the most part and I travel to wherever he is occasionally and clean it during the time he is out with it. But it is easier to do a swipe and to get rid any dust before he goes the next year.
Not sure where you are storing your trailer but even though you are further north of us (So Cal) if you don’t cover your trailer from sun damage at least cover your tires, for some reason rv tires that sit for awhile in the sun will rot faster than other vehicle tires. It kind of messes up travel plans when you are having to replace them on the road.
My husband and I invested in a small camper (21 feet) about 6 years ago and we love it! We started with just a few weekend trips, but this summer we took a 10-day camping trip which was the longest we’ve ever done. Again - loved it! Camping is the way to go! Enjoy you camper!
As someone who lives in idaho and likes to camp places where no one else is, I suggest buying a small generator. That way you still have power just in case you want/need it and if you use a ling extension cord you can place it far enough away that it wont bother you because they can be kinda loud
Neat, now you can have videos that appeal to fitness people, budget shopping & cooking and now RV traveling! Three very different groups, but you have joined them together with your personality, skill, knowledge and your true interest in them. Good luck with the camper!
Welcome to travel trailer camping!! It’s my absolute favorite! We just sold our 2018 camper with a similar layout. We paid cash and had it for 3 years and it was amazing how cheap camping was and we got to travel with our furbabies. And it was always nice to know we had a second home when my husband spent about a year unemployed. 😂 Thankfully we never had to move into it. 3 kids and 4 dogs in that layout… oye. I will say it was the perfect layout for us because it forced us all outside. It was comfortable, but not toooo comfortable 😂. We had to liquidate ours after a tough year, but look forward to the day we can get another one!
Wonderful! We also invested in a camper after 25 years of tent camping. I avoid hotels like the plague now!
Super happy for your family, if ever there was a family that would use a camper it is yours.
My husband and I lived in a Keystone Bullet Camper full time for 4 years. I would like to share a tip with you. Bring ceramic heaters for heating in cooler weather. And a electric hot plate for cooking and we used a convection toaster oven it was one you could bake a turkey in. The reason is that propane gives off a lot of moisture. We did not realize it until it was too late. I cleaned mold constantly because of the moisture. We even got a dehumidifier to get rid of the moisture in the air. I had one that was for a 1000 square foot house and we emptied it twice daily. I know a lot of people who do live full time and following these steps can make for less headaches down the road. I definitely am not trying to be negative just wanting you and your family to have many enjoyable camping adventures with lots of great memories.
100% Water damage is no joke.
We bought an rv last year, like a small one compared to american standards. We camped last year over 50 nights and travelled to Norway with it ( we live in Finland) Best purchase ever, our family of five have really enjoyed it and will continue to enjoy it for years to come. Our oldest is 10 and youngest 5, and being able to give the kids such wonderful memories really affordably is just perfect. 😊
You will absolutely love the camper! It makes camping so easy and quicker to get ready. We have worn out 2 campers as we raised our family and now go with grandkids. A solar panel on the roof came with the last one and is a game changer. Keeps everything charged and running!
Love your channel!!
Enjoy!!!
GIRL as soon as you started mentioning the cat beds I immediately thought “How is Christine about to fit Helix mattresses in these camper bunks” and I was RIGHT
This was a PERFECT investment for your family!! You guys are so active so this will be amazing for all of you!!❤️❤️❤️
Instead of worrying about a tv, if you have a decent sized tablet you can load movies on it, for rainy day distraction. It can sit on a counter or table. Happy to see upcoming adventure videos❤
I got a brand new portable DVD player on FB marketplace for $5. That, along with my iPad and phone is all I need as far as technology goes. I can also use my phone as a hotspot for the iPad. 🥰
That’s awesome. My husband and I are in the process of finding a lightweight camper. It’s just him and I and if course our dog. We want to spend 4-6 months traveling the country.
When you buy your generator (and you will, so you have power off grid) buy a quiet one ... not those cheap construction generators .... Honda makes some nice quite ones ..... Will appreciate seeing what type of menus you come up with as we do our camping most weekends from May to October.
Congratulations! An app we use for finding campgrounds, dump stations, RV friendly roads is RV trip wizard. Have a fabulous time and maybe we will see you on the road sometime. Thank you for all of you video's. They are really making look at our food budget differently. I recently organized my pantries and did an inventory as well.
Rogue and Speedy for president!!! It's amazing how quickly you learn what is "essential" when camping
Too funny! We recently did the same thing. Went tent camping, HATED IT, bought an RV 😂. We haven't taken ours out yet, that's next weekend, but we're so excited! I hope you make some videos on RV'ing and share what you learn as you go along.
To make the bed, pull the mattress away from headboard and put on fitted sheet and then push back up. Game changer.
We moved from tent to 3 different pop-ups, renovated a school bus & are on our 2nd 5th wheel…bunk beds for the win🎉…ENJOY
My husband and I sold our home in 2021. We hit the road in our RV and have been traveling the country since. We haven’t looked back!
Love this! Just bought my dads minivan after wrecking my car and I plan to turn it into a car camper! Can't wait for the adventures!
Congratulations! I have a camper van and I LOVE it. I’ve saved enough in shopping apps (thanks Christine) to put solar on for free! I have toilet, kitchen, bed, plenty of storage and it’s a “no build” build, lol. I also feel much safer camping solo in the van versus a tent. I’m definitely learning what I need versus what I think I need 😂. Have fun, stay safe.
I LOVE this! For all the reasons you mentioned - we invested in a campervan in 2020. Bought it empty and built it out. We save money by not staying at hotel / motels and we love the free dispersed campsites and the no amenity campsites like national parks and national forests! We were in Idaho in July and LOVED it! Stanely and the Sawtooth Rec Area were our favorites! We are a family of four traveling from New Hampshire and this will be our third year that we headed west in our van - its a great adventure for kids. I love watching all the videos about tips / tricks / hacks, etc. for camping to solve my camping needs....perhaps you will make these kinds of videos now too!! Thanks for all your awesome content and sharing your adventures!
Not only will you save on lodging but also on food, it’s so easy to pull over while traveling to make a lunch and use the restroom instead of hitting fast food places !!!
If I may suggest my absolute favorite RV’ing family to learn from, KYD (keep your daydream), Marc the dad is a brilliant man and has many videos to teach things he has learned !!!! I highly highly recommend the channel ! But be warned, they are so much fun, it’s addictive ❤
Well, now you need to watch the movie RV with Robin Williams! That is a pretty sweet, set up you have! And buying things that are almost new for a fraction of the price… That’s my favorite! Have fun! 💙💙💙
I loved camping as I was growing up. My parents started out with a little pop up camper and eventually bought a bigger camper. I love it cuz it feels like youre taking your home with you instead of hoping your hotel room got cleaned like it should 😬
We also own a Keystone Bullet, and have enjoyed many trips in it. Camping like this opens up a whole new world. Enjoy!
Not to rain on your parade, but my husband is like "oh, just grab the food and go" No wonder he feels that way. I pack the clothes, I plan and pack the food, I pack the toiletries, and medications. It's better than packing up a car for sure, but it takes me about 2-3 hours to pack up the motor home and the same to unpack when we get home. (no kids) But I know you will love it.
We had a trailer growing up. My mom’s best hack was to buy a separate set of condiments before the 1st trip of the season. No more forgetting the mustard, just pack the hot dogs for the fire.
Fantastic! I would recommend removing the handles on the doors at the bottom of the banquet seats. After some bruised ankles, I replaced handles in a similar location with a thin rope.
Look forward to more videos of your experience with the new camper!
RV's are wonderful and versatile!! We don't travel with ours, we have a seasonal lot on the water we keep it there year round. It's open 6 months of the year. It's 35ft and we love the layout!!! It's our home away from home❤. We try to spend 2/3 nights a week there. It's about 25 miles from our home. We do not have bunk beds. Our 35ft, has a rear kitchen, kitchen table and 4 chairs, a big couch that pulls out to a bed and 2 captain chairs ❤. The hall ways Goes to a bathroom and bedroom. It's like a tiny home 😊. We do have a TV in the living room and bedroom. We don't have cable, just OTA antenna and DVD players! It's our happy place ❤❤❤❤❤.
When putting sheets on an RV bed, lift up the top corner at the head and balance it on your knee. Put the sheet on top then bottom on the same side. Then do the same thing on the other side, top first. Sheets in a camper is a new kind of aerobics!!
This videos timing is perfect. My husband and I were just talking about planning a trip to Yellowstone next year for our 10 yr and both of our 40ths! We plan to make it a big todo with our kiddos and we’re looking into purchasing a RV. With the sites you recommended I’m hoping we can find one that fits our family.
Minimal mom is your personal resource for camping. Love Dawn and you both!
We are also a family of 6. We have a pop up tent trailer that fits us all. Two things I'd like to know is... 1- I am assuming the kids are ok sharing beds? And 2- what vehicle do you have that can tow that trailer and still fits you all?!?
We justgot back from camping and with the tent trailer you still need to set it up back at home to unpack it and clean everything- trailers are looking more and more appealing
Awww The Sawtooth Mountains - Redfish Lake and Stanley Idaho! Right in my backyard. Can't get enough of beautiful Idaho.
We got a TT about 6 years ago. I tent camped and backpacked for years! We still tent camp, sometimes. Fibromyalgia has made it harder for sure. Cold bothers me and winter camping is my favorite. So we got a travel trailer! We LOVE IT.
My husband and I live in our 26foot trailer year round it’s a lot cheaper than an Apartment , The only thing I miss from a house is washer and a big fridge.
We have a 5th wheel and we love to travel. This way we can take our dog. Used is the only way to go with a rv. They are just like cars you lose so much when you leave the dealership.
Awesome memories being made. My ex & I lived in our 40 foot camper during the summer & loved it. I miss my tiny house, I loved it.
Congratulations ! I am sure Dawn The Minimal Mom and Tom will have lots of pointers for you ! Do I predict a future camping meet up with them ??? Y’all enjoy !!!
I was thinking the same thing!
@@janelandry6584 😃😃😃😃
We bought a class C because we’re a family of 7. I feel you! We chose a Class C so we can “stealth” camp in the city or truck stops when we are on road trips, instead of always needing a camp site.
Congrats on the camper! Looks gorgeous! My grandparents were full time RVers until age got the better of them, and now my parents are full time travelers.
That’s cool! Don’t forget you also have to take into account, fuel, maintenance and upkeep on both the camper and your vehicle.
We camp all the time! We have a 32’ travel trailer. Sleeps 10. We love it!
Congratulations on your camper! You've probably already been searching for and watching some full-time RVers, but I'd like to say I love Mark & Trish @ Keep Your Daydream. There are many to follow, but they're my favorite.
Congrats! You will love your RV. We have been camping for 40 years. Started out with a tent, then a 15' trailer, a 17' and finally a 26'. Now own a 40' Park Model in a seasonal park of Park Models at a lake. We're getting older, but still enjoy "camping"!
When I was a kid, my family of 5 camped in a tiny camper! So much togetherness! No bathrooms in campers at that time!
Ditto! Pop up camper for us. Great memories.
Double check the trailer frame load bearing areas, near the tires and the front where the trailer attaches to the frame, for any cracks. As a preventative measure you should reinforce the frame, welding metal on those load bearing areas. Going offroad adds more stress to the frame, plus all the weight in the trailer.
Try getting a sponsor for a portable power station and solar panels so you could at least charge your phones and small electronics.
You should include cost of purchase, maintenance, repairs and insurance when comparing cost of Airbnb.
-been there done that in a 21ft motor home for 5 years. Major tip for you, get a water line pressure regulator ( if it doesn't have one already), the type i had looks like a water hose nozzle, screws on between water in and the motor home, cost only $20ish .
It can save you a broken water line and or blown pump gaskets.
Older motor home weren't designed for 40ish PSI like your house, 15PSI is all you need, and we're only talking #20ish bucks.
That mountain water must be freezing! I remember the snowmelt in Utah... WOW! Bbbbrrrrr
We lived fulltime in an RV from 2021 to 2022. I miss it. I wish I had not sold our camper. Great buy!
I hate making beds(especially up against walls)!!!!!... so I bought a thick pad mattress topper. Keep the fitted sheet on the main bed. But get a second fitted sheet and just cover the topper . I do this for my girl's top bunk bed.
First thing we did was to add foam toppers to our mattress. yes, and added heater. Keep all food in containers. We love our little camper. Home away from home, but more peaceful.
My sil said he would never camp especially in a tent (which my daughter did growing up) but 3 years later says the camper is the best thing he’s done for their family. Well last year he bought a crappy, cheap boat and rebuilt it so the boat is pushing for best purchase. We live in MI which is full of campgrounds and water 😊
This year they’re renting out the camper and it’s paying for their camping weekends
First, I love your channel and appreciate your posts. I am sure you have done your research, but I am now in the RV business for 17 years. If you have questions or concerns I'm here to help. Make sure you keep up with the maintenance. It is very important especially on a camper. Thank you for posting!
I highly recommend you looking into adding solar to your trailer, we did it on ours and its a full on game changer, you can go to the remote places w/o hook ups and not have to worry.
I agree. It’s always nice to have enough power to run the basic functions of the RV.
As someone who has lived in one, buy some small plug dehydrators that can drain into the sinks. Some powdered buckets of RV dehumidifiers for non-electrical situations. Moisture leads to constant wiping windows and such with towels and paper towels, when it get's cooler and windows stay cold. Lots of moisture, with that many people in a small space. That eventually leads to mold...joy. Run your exhaust fans for showers, even after you are done, get as much moisture out as possible. NOT a command, just good advice! Oh and bug bomb before winter storage and in opening it up. You will pick up creepy crawlies from other regions.
LOVE your spotty dotty doggo! What's his name?
Trucker, retired here all truck stops have showers and laundry foe a price. Remember they a public facility. Recommend shower shoes(catch my drift) Most Ohio rest stops has trucker facilities on a lower level. This incl laundry. I believe Bucee's does too. They have the best "to go" food selection, hot&cold". Ive got more info if interested.
I was wondering if truck stops were an option. We have a nice one close to us with very nice showers. ❤
Congratulations! We bought our camper in January of 2020 and my husband and I both say it is the best purchase we have made. Our kids our currently 13 and 10 and we have had some of the best adventures because of the places we have been able to stay. We researched and saved for 2 years before we bought ours but Keep Your Daydream, Less Junk More Journey, and Finding Our Someday have been great UA-cam channels to help us learn all about RV travel. We aren't full time like all of them are, but they have great tips and tricks to help you get started. Enjoy your new adventures!
When you leave the campground and have to dump the black water be sure to have gloves and hand sanitizer close by. My husband learned the hard way when we got our first camper !
Yes, gloves are a MUST!
That there’s whatcha call an RV, Clark. Very nice!! Looks like a lot of fun!
I grew up camping with my family. We loved it. Not only did we camp for vacations but my sister played club soccer and camping was sooo much more affordable for tournaments!
My husband and I bought a ten year old fifth wheel. I’m glad it isn’t perfectly new because we take our dog with us. We cover the couch in an have a don’t ask don’t tell policy about dogs ion the couch. We didn’t have enough cast off kitchen wares so we used stuff from the house until the back to the dorm stuff went on clearance. Then we got dishes and entry level cookware.
Tge cost not spoken about is storing one. If you can't park it at your home, the cost of an rv is way more expensive than hostels due to the monthly storage costs.
True, we probably would not have purchased one if we didn't have free storage options.
when our boys were younger they played travel baseball and we bought a pop-up camper to do the same...save on travel costs! it also gave us the opportunity to host families for some fun outside of their hotel! now that our kids are grown we have upgraded to a travel trailer and it's a big source of adventure and memories for the 2 of us!
How nice for your family! I’d love to get something like this. What a great way to travel! When we go on vacation, we generally rent a cottage. About 6-8 weeks before we go, I make double batches of dinners that will reheat nicely. Things like spaghetti sauce, sloppy joes, goulash, tacos,
etc. I put them in the freezer, then when I pack up, the meals go right in the cooler. We go out for just a couple of meals, maybe once for breakfast & once for dinner. I plan easy things for lunch, that we can eat in the cottage or take as a picnic. Another thing I would suggest, is make a master list of everything you routinely keep in the camper & as those need to be replenished just indicate on your list. Get a clipboard & don’t forget a command hook, put multiple copies of your list on the hanging clipboard & even the kids could check off something you need. I’m sure you will get a lot of enjoyment from your camper & you’ll make a lot of great memories!!
Rug outside the door is a must. Also I would try not to fall trap into the "you need this" oh yea and "this". I don't think you will but it can happen pretty fast. We lived in our 5th wheel for over a year. I loved it. So many more fun times to come for sure. Where was Speedy? I hope he is doing well. Thanks for sharing and now go have some fun!!!
When you got the camper, you should have set it up in your backyard and lived in it for a week, that way you would find out what is needed before you are out in the boonies with no easy to get the essentials.
Beddy system or use sleeping bags. Both easy to launder.Congrats to your family !
So cool we are looking for one to. Dollar Tree glow sticks is always a must for us.stuff a good grill with extra gas , a griddle and a good canopy and a small crockpot underneath where the storage is . Our must used items! We still have an outdoor kitchen set up.Forewarned the picnic tables are so GROSS
I"m 70, I still tent camp. The hard part is getting up off the ground for me... I sleep fine because I have a great pad and more importantly am used to sleeping in a tent.
I swear by folding cots and a cushy mattress pad on top of it. Also sleep with a hat on if in the mountains and wear a wool sweater and it feels so refreshing when I wake up. Dry shampoo in hair also helps keep hair from getting greasy through the night with the hat on. last but not least is warm slippers like knock off ugg slippers with the flip flop soles. ugh sooo comfy I can shuffle my way over to the fire pit and start a fire make some coffee over a propane stove and bacon with eggs.
Congratulations on your new camper! I hope you and your family have a great time exploring America with it.
Love,love ,love camping life. We do not live full time but we have awesome vacations in our RV for about 20 years!!!
have fun!! When we were first married , we had a camper on the back of a pickup truck, We had a great time.
Sleeping on the ground passed 30 is for the birds....even with an air mattress my back hates it. Once we get the mortgage paid off I want to get an RV or something as well! Ski season I'll be parked in the lot all winter....
Can't wait to watch this video. Planning a trip with our daughter's family next summer and plan on renting an RV. I have eye issues and I won't drive unless my eyes are good, our daughter has food allergies so having cooking facilities will be so helpful.
I hear you that per night stays are much cheaper than a hotel (but then again, where is your indoor heated pool hahaha), but you can't forget to calculate the fuel costs to get you from A to B, and the yearly maintenance of the RV (especially tires and breaks when you're traveling mountainous areas or winding roads. Thanks for sharing your new RV with us and all the tips!!
Congratulations on the RV! I know you have been very honest with budgeting numbers. In your video today you shared a lot on the savings on the RV verses an Airbnb. I would love if you could make a more detailed video - Comparing RV costs - such as the cost to store the RV, Insurance for RV, maintenance of an RV, fuel expenses from towing an RV and any other hidden costs that there are. Possibly this could help people who are thinking about going the RV route.
A camper is wonderful for a family! I'm an only child, so with just me my parents didn't need a huge camper, but I have such wonderful memories of not only "vacations"--visits to relatives across the country, staying in a fairly local campsite with friends, but times like spending the night in Pasadena to see the "Rose Parade" the next morning, or even having a place to go to when my parents took me and friends to a fair, Disneyland, or whatever.
I have a mini van but we tent camp a lot. I am a 64 year old female and have been camping for 45 years. I enjoy camping, but I am very frugal!! We have camped across country for a couple of weeks at a time. Enjoyed your videos!!
Have fun. We had a 27 ft camping for 10years loved it. Only my husband and myself. Sold it when we moved to the coast of NC. Now when we go and visit everyone have the extra bedroom. But did enjoy it. A 13.00 antenna at Walmart will get great reception for a tv.
I've never been The adventurous type my whole life, never even been camping, but it looks like fun for you guys and if you're happy that's all that counts 👍
A video on the best vacation spots you have been to or think would be a good place to go for camping would be nice to see.