I'm confined to an electric wheelchair sooo...RVing is out for me. Instead, I bought 36 acres in a pristine national forest and now live full-time in my "campsite" surrounded by huge trees and a 2+ acre spring-fed lake. Paradise!
richardscathouse...the problem isn't really getting into an RV, it's turning around, maneuvering and using the bathroom/shower in it on a bulky electric wheelchair. I'd tear the RV up - you should see my doorframes/doors/cabinets/appliances in my 1,250 sq. ft. house. It's a sad sight to see. Thanks for the thought though!
This is why I like having a truck camper instead. I'm not doing any hardcore overland expeditions, I just want to be able to get far enough away to escape drama and the people who generate it.
I agree! I have an overhead slide in utility shell built out of fiberglass. I just got out of trucking after 12 years and got my pickup up and running after sitting at the trucking yard for four and a half years. It's a 2008 Tacoma 4x4 Access cab with a 6-ft bed. I've been tempted by trailers but I honestly don't have a place to safely store one, nor do I want to go to the expense of buying one when my rig now is fully paid off. I'm trying to get this rig set up where I can live in it while I'm in the United States. I have a microwave and an ARB refrigerator behind the driver and passenger seats. I built a plywood deck at bed rail level which gives me a sizeable basement below the sleeping area. I have an attic above the truck cab where all my clothes and shoes are stored. I have a six gallon water jug and a 2000 watt generator in the basement. This arrangement frees up the sleeping area but does require a bit of a climb to get in. I have heavy duty bumpers with a winch. Because I'm in Texas and it's smoking hot, I'm trying to figure out air conditioning. So far it looks like I need to buy a portable unit and place it in the rear left corner of the sleeping area with the exhaust hose coming out of the port hole of the left barn door. A window unit would be too impractical for my setup. Here's a link from my old website of my build a few years ago. Back when we lived in a somewhat normal world.. www.angelfire.com/tx/nale/durashell.html
For sure. That's excellent. Unfortunately a few people do not have that option either because they are too poor to afford any kind of motor vehicle much less a motor home, or they don't drive. These poor including myself are stuck where they are and are sitting ducks when things get so bad with inflation that they can no longer afford their one bedroom apartment. Not looking forward to that future at all.
a 5 gallon bucket with a 1" hole in the lid and a $5 toilet plunger from walmart makes a decent washing machine! use a separate bucket with clean water to rinse and just hang dry.
Buy yourself a mop bucket with the ringer deal on the side - makes the wash/rinse water extraction MUCH EASIER. Then thing dry much faster when hung up.
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40 years ago when we had our first child and cloth diapers were the norm, we'd clean those dirty diapers by first putting them in a sealable 5 gallon bucket with bleach added to the water, then put it in the bed of the pickup while we drove. It worked really, really well!
Raised on farms and ranches, and grandparents that introduced me to boondocking at a very young age. I've always said that if you can't pee off your porch without the neighbors saying something, your neighbors are too close.
If you have been a bachelor for any length of time, an RV isn't an big adjustment. I'm used to doing my laundry once a week at a laundry mat, and my 5th wheel is as nice as my condo was. ( I miss the fireplace and garage) and Im amazed at how quiet it is considering how close we are packed in. Covid-19 changed a few things, lots of kids with nothing to do (pool is closed) and the idea that I can be gone in a hours keeps me from feeling too stuck. My take is living in an RV is pretty much like living anywhere, apart from a few minor adjustments. None of them qualify as the 'dark side"
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Juanita Clifton You are correct. We made another gripe session video and I think you’ll like it. No leather jackets just a real messy day and engaging comment. 20 Things we hate about FULL TIME RVing ua-cam.com/video/fFXdQ3MvUjI/v-deo.html
We've been fulltime for a while. With Richard having issues from military. Better being mobile, had very few issues with assholes, but we find them sometimes. Love your videos!! You guys brought to light some interesting things. 👍👍
I imagine that's one advantage to being mobile: if it's unbearable, you pick up and head out. You see those epic neighbor battles on the news sometimes where they're stuck with each other.
Like my Green Beret father who did Four tours in Vietnam once said, “If it’s got Teets, Tracks or Tires, pretty soon you’ll have problems with it.” I was in the Navy. Did two four year tours, all overseas. And when I came back, I wanted to see the country. So I became a truck driver. I once stopped at a truck stop in MS. It was called the 35/55 truck stop. Looked nice too! Stopped, took a shower, went to sleep, woke up at 6am to start my day. Went to put my shoes on and WOWSERS!! The bottom of my feet were on fire!!! I brought my foot up to look at the bottoms of my feet and there was (disgusting mental picture coming) blood and some sort of piss underneath the surface of the souls of both feet!! Like my skin was rotting off!! It was awful!! I got on my CB radio and called out for help. The radio lit up with all sorts of laughter and hollering. But through it all I heard one driver tell me to take it to Baskin Robins, which is channel 31. When we both got there he told me he saw something like that back in Vietnam. He called it Jungle Rot. He said the only thing that will kill it is to point the bottom of my feet at the sun and leave’em there. He said I’d get a bit of sunburn, but it’d save my feet. SAVE MY FEET?!! Ya, it’ll get so bad, infect the rest of your feet and eventually it’ll cause you to have you feet amputated. I asked him how I caught it. He said, “Did you take a shower at that place and not bleach the shower floor first?” Yep! That’s how I caught it! He left, I got on my phone and called my dummy (dispatcher for my driving company) and then just stuck my feet out of the driver’s window for about six or seven hours. I must have fallen asleep and it was about 5pm. I pulled in both feet and the skin was rock hard. The next day it was all peeling off and tender to the touch. I couldn’t drive for two more days. So a word to the wise: Do NOT take a shower at ANY place on the road without bleaching the shower “FIRST!!” To this day, I still have loss of feeling in both feet. **To the Vietnam Vet who saved my feet...Thank You sir.
Traveling is simple. Go where you want to go. Be where you want to be. Do what you want to do. Simple... Oh yeah...the weather? Relax and enjoy it all. It's part of traveling. 😎
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I hear ya on that. Get out and do your own thing see the different places,different people...relax and enjoy life. I like rainy stormy weather, call me crazy! haha
"Traveling is a fool's paradise." RWE It's for people that have no life and nothing to do. I haven't left my island in 40 years. I wouldn't want to miss anything.
I like you guys . There is one provoking thing you forgot to mention : It is that annoying knock on your door late at night telling you something that could have waited til morning or at least in the early part of the evening before it turned dark . This is really bad for females who are traveling alone !!!
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Well, sometimes you aren't supposed to be parked where you did. Would you rather get a ticket or get towed? Put up a Do Not Disturb sign outside your door when you go to bed.
You are spot on about the perfect camper . When we first started camping we jumped in, use to walk the campgrounds making a list of things we wanted on the next camper. 20 years later still same camper no list. You learn to make do with what you have. great video.
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As a trucker remember if you go to a truck stop DONT put your slide outs out. There’s just no room and truckers need that space to get rest. Remember they can’t go to a camp site and when truck stops are full they have a hard time finding other safe places to park. So give them a break ok thanks
I have been watching a lot of these lately. I am a 36 y/o single father of 4 children. 1-4-6-17 and I am so tired of the monotony and unhappiness associated with being stuck in one place and feeling trapped. We are setting out on our full time RV Life journey next spring when my son graduates high school so thank you for the great content!! We are so excited to re start our lives and LIVE again!!
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i am single and have been living in my RV for 3 years now. and i am truly beginning to hate it. navy showers truly suck. staying at camp sites is way overpriced and the homeless discrimination is truly showing me the world of Bigotry.
It’s not simply a matter of people being bigoted. Most people living this nomadic life are very decent but it comes with some very unsavory types as well. Theft is or can be a big problem with transient living. Also, while the vast majority use proper sanitation, the occasional bonehead that poops on the ground (or worse, empties their holding tank illegally onto the ground) and leaves it uncovered makes for unseemly sights and smells. I did the “RV on the water” with a 37 foot sailboat for 2 years and sailed 2-3 days a week returning to an anchored spot in a protected bay. Out of 8 sailboats in that bay, mine was the only functioning sailboat-the rest of the sea nomads there never moved their boats which created an eyesore at times and lots of drugs and alcohol intoxicated live-aboards were noisy at all hours of the night, sometimes dumping their feces overboard brought marine patrol (cops) constantly harassing everyone because of the bad behaviors of a few. It was a wonderful time with beautiful sunsets and dolphins and the like, no worrying about insects or other critters, and very inexpensive to live. But the constant threat of bad weather, anchors coming unmoored at the most inopportune times, seagulls and pelicans and cormorants and herons emptying their bowels 30 feet above you as they perched on your mast, constant worry of thieves, keeping the bank of marine batteries charged, running generators to operate an AC unit necessitated the running of generators which were expensive to keep maintained in the salt air environment, and those frustrating navy showers became too much for me and I up and sold the boat 2 years ago. I could’ve endured all of that for much longer if not for the few vagrants that made us all look bad and brought unwanted attention and scornful looks from nearby land residents.
i love all kinds of storms, this is a pro to me! being cosy in the van is an amazing feeling, in England, i purposely go out camping in my van in a storm!!
Just stumbled across your channel today. Excellent video. Being handy with tools and able to fix minor issues while traveling is a huge plus. A lot of people go out and buy a new RV and expect it to be to problem free. WRONG. Stuff breaks, systems stop working, etc. You cannot rely on RV dealers to get you rig in for service when traveling... they always seem to be booked out for service weeks in advance. I totally agree on the "there's no such thing as a perfect RV". I Perfect example of this is the truck camper I own, which I've made a lot of videos about in my channel. It's not fun staying in it when the weather turns bad, because there's no place to comfortably sit for long periods of time.
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We big rig drivers are seeing some problems in a couple few places like Oregon, with RV and related travelers taking up spots at truck stops. Please remember, we are at work, AWAY from family, and comfort. You can help by using Walmart when possible, as a lot of them won't allow trucks anymore, or at least try to plan using truck stops during the day, especially between 9am and 5pm.
Mike Tayon My husband is a 39 years trucker. I agree with you!! The man who commented about "lot lizards" apparently has an addiction to them. Ignore him.
They are right this varies tremendously. I boondock. My rv furnace requires 110 or a generator so I have not used it in years. I spent the last three winters in my rv using a little buddy heater with a long hose to a 20 gallon propane tank and this works fine in my 17 footer.
So true! Especially the annoying reservation systems, including high fees to make a reservation at all, no ability to reserve open spots on the day of arrival....and campers who hog spots for a week just to secure the weekends.
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Thank you ,for the helpful advice . I will definitely take all of this under consideration and take notes . My husband and I are now new to the” RV living”. We have no problem staying out of that type of “drama” you are referring to. . We are just trying to enjoy our lives and be adventurous. Making new memories..But we will be smart and take all safety measures... Happy travels and we will subscribe to your channel!
If people are realistic , even with all the things you mentioned, it still seems like a great way to live! I remember when we lived in a 3 bedroom house in a beautiful neighborhood, still there was some shmuck in the neighborhood that was always calling the city for things like trash cans not quite in the right place or cars parked a day too long before being used etc , a lot of neighbors were really fed up with it and were looking for who it was. Also when I looked out my kitchen window, I could see the guy next door in his kitchen window. And as nice as he was. (Ane he was super nice!) I really wished I could see scenery instead and sunlight without seeing other people next door. There were other things also...And now that we have moved into an RV, I see beautiful green mountains and fields etc. I never want to go back. Simplifying our lives has really been a stress reliever! And helped with our bills. YaY!
We have to all work together to get rid of the real noisy, obnoxious bullies, thugs, slobs and pigs and their filthy noisy, farting dogs and cats that wreck everything.
Feel same way in apartments! The thing I'm finding more frequently and getting tired of is either a couple fighting (I mean REAL fighting, hearing banging on walls ect.) and smell of pot and people coming over at all hours to buy some. I've had wanderlust all my life and ready to explore.
...and my personal favorite: Insect swarms. During the Canadian summers, mosquitoes travel in clouds. No joke, and you can actually here them coming! 😨
Oh almost forgot about MAYFLIES!! Just in time for Catfish days in Trempaleau WI . slimey, in your hair, mouth everywhere. Try walking to your car after the festivities, slime on the roads.
There are people that just are not meant to live the RV life, its the best life if you know how to do it, most people that jump into this are not mentally ready and still dependent on society's comforts, if you like living in a house or apartment or town home with your king bed and 50 inch TV just forget a nomadic life its not about fitting everything you have in your suburbia home into a rolling home you wont be happy, its about true minimalism and living for the road and next place to experience, its about camp fires and sitting outside your rig listening to the wild life and fishing and dipping into a mountain stream in the morning and being away from society not just joining society with another 1000 RV's.
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Nice blog. I have used an ultrasonic pest repeller for 13 years now, and have never had any rodents in my homes, and now my home on wheels. Have also never owned a washer and dryer my whole adult life, so laundromats are a regular part of my life and no big deal to me. It is amusing to read the numerous negative comments here against RV life. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their own opinion. But for us full time RVers, it seems just as equally nutty to spend a significant portion of your money and life slaving away, working to pay off a mortgage on a house, that after your mortgage is paid off, will be at least 30 years old, likely in a location you chose mainly because it was in close proximity to your job, and in the end of it all when you are gone or no longer able to live at home, it will be a house that your kids and/or family likely will not want to keep, sell your things at an estate sale, and flip the house. Pfft... not for me. I love my home on wheels. If I don't like my neighborhood, I can pick up my house and move it. Whole setup cost me under $70K and will be paid off in less than 10 years. Just my opinion. Happy trails, all.
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As a wannabe RV'er, things I want to know are 1) Where do you find water to refill your tanks out there (like at Quartzite)? 2) Where do you dump your tanks?: 3) How do you find places to stop just for the night on the way across country that don't require a reservation (as in parking lots, side of the road, etc) 4) How friendly do you get with all these people you meet? 5) How do you deal with people you'd rather not get involved with? 6) How does a single or older person deal with potentially dangerous situations or intruders? 7) How hard is it to get mechanical help when you're out in the middle of nowhere? We had the RV from hell about 12 years ago and every single time we went out, something major was guaranteed to break. Seems like every bill hovered around $1000. Got rid of that one before it killed us, but would like to try it again with a more trustworthy vehicle.
I love how all the popular Van Life style channels never show you taking a shower, taking a shit and dealing with breakdowns and daily chores!!! Like your stuff!
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Regarding Quartzsite, I can only imagine... It doesn't surprise me in the least to hear you describe the cliques that form there. It's a small town that, for two months out of the year, is filled with 100k people converging upon the place. I've seen some TERRIBLE human behavior from people in Full Time RV groups on Facebook so it wouldn't surprise me in the least to hear that this gathering is chock full of d'bags and self-appointed primadonas as well. The more that technology and the internet move us forward, making it possible for people to connect with others online, the more and more desensitized many become to the feelings and needs of others. There are two UA-cam channels that I use to be a subscriber of that I've since distanced myself from after seeing their truer natures expressed on video at Quartzsite. Safe travels you two... Good video.
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Yea, i came upon this video by chance because I've been considering rv living & never once did i factor in rodents. Did i mention im terrified of them😳😳
I don’t own an RV & don’t plan to buy one but I’m always trying to learn about travel life. And I learned some stuff here. My plan is tent camping 🏕 with a 4RUNNER. I have no interest in going to those commercial campgrounds. I’m trying to get away from people with my crabby Springer Spaniel. I’m a veteran bicycle camper & I’m used to the difficulties with laundry 🧺 & showering. 🚿 You couldn’t have said it any better-it’s not a perfect world 🌎. And if a thing can go wrong it will. If you can minimize catastrophes you’re doing really well. Don’t worry about what people say about you. Who cares? ‘All things are impermanent. Strive on with awareness.’ The Buddha 🕉☯️
Thanks. Glad you learned a few things. We had a crabby Springer as well, we loved him with all our hearts and knew his triggers, but in hindsight I feel like we lost 10 years of our life catering to his Springer rage. We love dogs and it’s really hard to say this. On our last trip to Baja we adopted a puppy and she is amazing. ua-cam.com/video/JY1jRFhRv6I/v-deo.html
Your video turned out to be better than I thought it would be, NICE JOB! Thanks! I've been on the road now for almost 13 yrs doing all Volunteer Disaster relief and Ministry! Stay Safe!
Folks, having been there and done that, I can relate to all you spoke about! lol It has been an adventure for sure! Our biggest complaint is the young couple who pull up next to you in their rig and then roll out the outdoor tv and play till the wee hours! Of course, we do get our laughs of the day watching the newbie's backing in for the first or second time! Hold my beer and watch this!
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Caught in a blizzard in Iowa. Pulled into a truck stop. The owner of the place was out in the weather, helping RVs and truckers to parking areas in safety. We stayed two nights until the road was cleared, for free. Back on the road, we counted over 200 truck wrecks and 500 auto wrecks when we departed. During a sudden wind storm in Virginia Beach, winds in excess of 90 mph, wrecked trucks, RVs and cars, throwing trees and other debris everywhere, as well as killing traffic control lights. we pulled off the highway and into a Walmart parking lot. The store GM was outside directing traffic into safe parking areas. He brought well over 200 high profile vehicles to safety. When you see the good, then the bad is not so bad after all.
Having DONE full-time RV for several years, I have to say I think one needs a "home base" in a location central to where you want to travel - rather than being stuck in the box-on-wheels full time. HAVE the house or apartment where you can have your workshop/art studio/whatever you like; in other words a REAL HOME to come home to. Then when you feel like traveling, take the SMALL, CONSERVATIVE RV or, better yet, VAN, out for a couple weeks on the road. The RV was novel for a while, but after a while it became a real grind. I like having my current house with my tools, electronic lab, etc. AND the SMALL RV in the driveway for trips.
KarlsLabReport , I agree. The RV life is for some people, but having a home base is essential if you need a break. I don’t want to depend on family or friends driveways to get off the road.
Yeah. Got to have a place to take a vacation from my vacation and a place to permanently park if road tired. Looking into rentals of private R V parking at private homes, done like an air bb, I think it is growing industry to explore.
Michele M Media, that’s a good idea to make extra money. Set up a small area on your property for RV parking with full hook ups. They should be set up with everything they need in terms of beds and meals on their own, also showers and bathrooms.
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Thank you! I was envying the RV life but after the rodent and high school crap, my home sweet home feels great! AND, you will not have me competing for a campsite! Bless you and happy travels! 👍🏻😊
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Our 2 favorite campgrounds: Lubeck, Maine & Denver, CO (Cheery Creek). In Maine we bought lobster on the dock for $1.90 a pound. I never knew I could OD on lobster. Cheery Creek is a CO State Park with an RV area, 12 acre dog park, fishing lake, RC airport, gun range and I'm sure there's more. Safe Travels to y'all
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We go RVing with our two house cats so have NEVER had a rodent problem. If you do go boondocking on BLM land near Quartzite during the winter, one of the things you can do for a small fee per outing is rockhounding with the local Quartzite rock hound club. The club has a website with a posted schedule of outings and if you actually join the club you can also use the equipment in their shop or get them to cut your rocks into slabs for a small fee. We went on two outings with them in January and found green banded rhyolite, nuggets of fossil coral, red jasper and a little petrified wood. You will need a high clearance vehicle (pickup or jeep) for these outings and a willingness to drive on unpaved roads.
Matter of fact it’s how I live. In August 2020 I started living in my 2014 Toyota RAV4 making my income with Rideshare and doing deliveries. The difference is I work to build my own Ride Local platform and take new riders or deliveries with a QR code. Since I have done this I travel back and forth twice a year from Yuma,AZ to Grand Rapids, MI. I use DoorDash when I travel across states. Great video and keep it up. Thanks for sharing.
I’m 19, my fiancé is 21, our baby is 9 months. We are living at my dads up in Colorado, for quarantine. Other than that we don’t have a house, or apartment. After the virus we are planning to live in an RV! I need ALL the information I can get
I have 2 pet peeves when it comes to camping. We don't have an r v, we tent camp. Now I camp for the solitude and quiet. We don't have pets. Pet peeve # 1. Music. It infuriates me that people find it necessary to blast their music. If you wish to have music, fine, have it but use headphones or ear buds. I do not wish to hear your music. #2. Pets. You love your pet. Ì do not. No matter how much you adore little fido to please keep in mind that not all of us share your opinion. Oops, I guess I have a third one. Coming uninvited into my campsite. Walk by, say hi. That's fine, but I don't need you making yourself at home and telling me your life story. OK, so I got that off my chest. Thanks for reading.
You and I must be related. Those are my three pet-peeves in the exact same order. And not everyone wants to stay up until 3-4 AM drinking and talking LOUDLY.
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As a trucker and a rv. Please please be respectful to the truck stop don't take more room with your Slide out And the shower are for truck frist.first.. please . Don't complain about the truck stop. We are out here fair away from home doing a job for little pay long hours and government rules that will make our head spin.
If you put fabric softner sheets ramdomly in cupboards it usually keeps the rodents out of the area. We keep them in ours and haven't seen evidence of mice in the RV.
Lemongrass also works. Then just like when living in "bricks and sticks", remember than rodents are like water and air. They are love the path of least resistance. When mouse-proofing we always mixed steel wool especially the ones for stove cleaning with our insulation gap-filler (Great-stuff at Lowes, etc.) You might not be able to find very point of entrance. We were shocked about big mice were able to sneak through what we thought were pin-hole sized gaps. So you might still get a few surprise guests. We placed the extra large mouse sticky pads near warm areas (like water heater or furnace, etc.) We would mix D-con pellets with little natural peanut butter on the middle of the large sticky pad. Your 'sniffer' will tell you if there is one taking a "4ever nap" on the pad.
Lemongrass also works. Then just like when living in "bricks and sticks", remember than rodents are like water and air. They are love the path of least resistance. When mouse-proofing we always mixed steel wool especially the ones for stove cleaning with our insulation gap-filler (Great-stuff at Lowes, etc.) You might not be able to find very point of entrance. We were shocked about big mice were able to sneak through what we thought were pin-hole sized gaps. So you might still get a few surprise guests. We placed the extra large mouse sticky pads near warm areas (like water heater or furnace, etc.) We would mix D-con pellets with little natural peanut butter on the middle of the large sticky pad. Your 'sniffer' will tell you if there is one taking a "4ever nap" on the pad.
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@@scruffy281 I see you posted this Pre-Covid; i will say this about Full-time RVing. I Love it. But, the gasoline is expensive, the maintenance, new AC just got replaced, cheapest was $1500 for unit and labor. Others wanted $3000. RV parks are now charging outrageous prices. Do a lot more boon-docking because places are filled up due to wild fires and hurricanes. The upside is you get tired of paying high property taxes of home ownership and restless being stuck in one place. If you like to live the Nomadic lifestyle then it is very liberating. But, you have to have money; not Wealthy but food, gas price, maintenance costs, insurance. After the pandemic, it's nice to be isolated somewhat.
I've dreamed of having an RV or buying a bus, tossing the chairs and do a build. That was 30 years ago and still haven't done it. BUT, I just viewed one of the best RV videos on the internet. I smiled and laughed at some of it and felt badly about my fellow humans in another part. Thank you soooo much for doing this. I loved the video and learned a LOT viewing it.
I can identify with some of what you said. We currently don't own a RV, but years ago we did. I'm thinking that maybe we'll get back into it. So here's what I've experienced: when things break: yep, I ran over the dump hose one time and had to replace it. Before our trip even started, we stopped to get gas and the overhead fixture damaged our A/C unit. Luckily it only damaged the outer cover of the unit and not the unit itself. Weather: one time we went camping and it rained! It rained for a couple of days. While my husband didn't like it, my sister and I were thrilled! We spent the time in the overhead bed of our class C reading books! We were in heaven! Otherwise, I haven't encountered any of the other problems you guys have and am sorry that such clickiness goes on. That is a shame!
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So basically this list boils down to: get good quality stuff and know how to get it functioning again when they break, get used to roughing it at times (and learn to love it), know where and when to splash on minor luxuries and avoid large groups (or gatherings) of people (of any kind). Especially the last one: I have been in all sorts of interest groups (from car brand specific clubs to historic re-enactment groups) and without any exception they generally suck to the core after a few months when you start noticing the politics, the bullshit, the lies, the sub clubs, the rivalry, the gossip, the bitching and moaning behind peoples backs and the (financial) interests. Then there are the swollen ego's and the acquiring of both money and power. More often then not these three things tend to reside with those who can't handle either of them with almost always disastrous results. I have been looking for a place/group to "belong" to for the better part of 2 decades, finally accepting that it is impossible to find such a place or group. The good news is you can get a strong feeling of belonging but it will not be in a group or a place but with you and a significant other, maybe some kids and some pets. Really, take it from me, of all the tips in this video list, the last one (#10) is the most important in my opinion, you simply can't fix people, not even the rare good ones and generally stay away from big pretentious events. They started out great, go bigger and bigger every year and mostly after the 5th (or so) time they are organised they start to get soar, over organised, over regulated, boring, it's experience becomes subject to or get filled with sentiments of jealousy and should be avoided like the bubonic plague. Better find the smaller, enthusiasticly and passionately organised events which can be enjoyed as they are meant to be.
I TOTALLY hear you about groups of people. I too have looked for an interest group to "belong" to, be a part of, a place to learn good info about the subject at hand, etc. Have checked out numerous HAM radio clubs, computer clubs, etc. Inevitably the politics, cliques, power plays and the drama turned me off early on and I left disgusted soon thereafter. As you said, you cannot fix people - where there are people assembled in any size group >3, you WILL have drama. I RVed full time for several years, and I can tell you it's NOT like they used to portray it in "Trailer Life" magazine - where you'd meet all sorts of wonderful people while RVing and make all sorts of life-long friends. Basically I found it to be apartment living on wheels, only in a tiny box with all the same bad behavior one encounters in many apartment complexes. MOST of my 'fellow RVers' were ill behaved trash with lots of money, I'm sorry to say.
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I’m minimized and ready to RV full time just as soon as I retire. I can’t wait! Your video was what I expected and it doesn’t deter me one bit. I’m ready for my RV life!
1) You must adapt, compromise to the level you want/budget/comfort. 2) Insulate, ventilate, cover 3) If you can stay small and are handy, build your own using a full-size cargo van as your canvas. You will know all your systems and won't have to wait MONTHS AT A TIME for the Horrible Customer Service the RV Industry is known for. 4) See #3 above. If you build it using a van, you know every nook and cranny. The engine firewall and the vent in the back near the bumper are places that you may have to address. Also, keeping a low power led light at night inside the engine bay and under the van may scare them away. Park away from tall grass and in an open field. 5) Discrimination....I am 54, so it depends on your age. Then there's the age of the Vehicle. 6) Well, competition and sucky management combined. 7) Agreed, nothing perfect exists. 8) Use 100% cotton for non-sweaty conditions, mostly inside, re-wear, it doesn't stink!. Poly/Nylon/Rayon when going on sweaty activities which you may have to use only once. Buy a cheapo $100 washer with separate wash/rinse and spinner tubs. 9) A high-top, plain vanilla cargo van offers more stealth capabilities allowing you to stay "out-there". Maybe you want to have one night a week in the cheapest campground ($30-$35) and take advantage of water in/out, cleaning, re-charging, laundry and the aforementioned best-shower-of-the-week. 10) RTR and Quartzsite, must do at least once....I want to meet Grandpa-Santa Bob once in my Life.
Bad weather happens in your regular home. Things break in your home. Rodents enter a house too. Your home community can have drama also. Not trying to be difficult here but these were a bit of a stretch.
ALWAYS wear shower-shoes in EVERY public shower!! They may look clean, but there's fungus among us,, as well as other things you don't want to know may be in that shower also..ewwww!!!
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Once i caught athletes foot in the showers for the work crew in alaska at the bunk house for the cannery n fish house, after that i wear rubber sandles in public places
I often wondered about that. We would lake about every weekend in the summer down at the Arkansas Mountains in Oklahoma.. We had tents and picnic table awning, cooked on a camping stove went fishing tanned up and til I went back to school. Well on occasion a huge RV pulled in late ran that genirator sound, I couldn't wait to hear the crickets and bullfrogs again (my sleeping music )..So now I have a new perspective on those loud RV 's.. For whatever reason they were banned from the original reservation.. They didn't always come around but the lake authority always let them in. Thanks for a new look.
#11 - Outside TVs on RVs! People leave those stupid things blaring and they're not even outside using them. I think they should be banned unless you're at some sort of sporting event and tailgating.
Sharon -- My new Thor had one and the first thing I did was was to pull it out and gained some extra storage too. I can't see the point of a big TV outside while camping to get away.
We try to be very respectful with our outside tv, it's never loud and we never ever watch anything R rated because of the children in campgrounds. I find loud obnoxious talking all hours of the night and loud music to be a bigger problem than our tv.
Greg Kurts I would much rather have a bar!!! My husband likes the t.v. to watch sports on tho. Our inside tv is super tiny and at an awkward angle to really enjoy watching. I tried to watch the Hurricanes play hockey on it, it was impossible!
Mel Rey most RVs these days have little to do with camping or anything outdoorsy. We chose a hybrid because we wanted to feel like we were still camping. The tv has been a life saver for entertaining my niece when it was too rainy for playing.
The worst 3 years of my life were spent on a 42 foot sailboat. I was a navigator in the navy and those skills were what saved me the groundings, collisions and pier destruction. However I had minimal electrical and mechanical skills. Trouble. If you think a breakdown in a RV is bad try it 300 miles from the nearest port. Takes a long time to sail 300 miles when there is no wind. No garages in the next town. Happy day when I bought it, a huge relief when I sold it. Lookin at small RV's and taking some basic electrical and mechanical courses at a local community college. Dreaming on.
I have found that for any large event that has "free camping" to avoid like the plague. I spent money and got a campsite further away (it had free shutttles) from the Talladega Racetrack and was so grateful we did. The free camping closest to the track was completely out of control with fights, drinking, and just overall trashing if everything. No thanks. So happy we paid and actually got to enjoy the weekend at the races.
We were stuck in the middle of multiple tornadoes. We couldn’t turn around bc tornadoes were hitting the ground. We couldn’t keep going bc tornadoes were right in front of us. 5 twisters hit the other side of the highway just a few feet beside us. Yes, all the same time. I have never been so scared in my life. All I could do is pray. 😭😟 My parents loved their camp ground until later that evening when they got overran by ants. Ants in all their beds, ants all over the walls and floors. They said they fought ants all night and couldn’t drink coffee bc ants got all inside the coffee pot. Usually we have a great time though. We love camping!!!!!
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Have been watching many of these full time RV'er videos over the past few months. Saved myself thousands by realizing the Full Time RV life is not suited for me based on all the great info about Full Time RV life in the videos
For the last 9 months we've been in in yuma az and el Centro ca and have been told that we should go to Quartzsite. I am not interested so THANK YOU for giving me a reason not to go.
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What a great, honest and amusing clip. There are great, reasonably priced acreages for sale where building requirements are reasonable and the county is happy that you pay your taxes. Get one of those instead of burning a bunch of fuel every few days. Build yourself a little shop too, that way you can tinker for the rest of your life.
I was a full time RVer and one of the best pieces of advice I got was to join the Elks Lodge. Great food, cheap drinks, inexpensive, safe and they do have some pretty bitchin RV grounds. They put out some very nice guidebooks explaining all the amenities of the various locations across the US and even if they don't have RV "parking" per se, they will find a way to accommodate you. I discovered when I jointed that their "values" are closely aligned with mine . . . I never had a bad experience parking my 5th wheels at the Elks.
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Europe in the summer and fall??? Wonderful! I wasn’t old enough in the 60’s to hitchhike all over Europe but RVing there sounds even better! I know you’ll share all kinds of information and videos of places we’d like to visit. Thanks for this great video. I know people would rather have the sunshine than the gloom but it’s good to know the truth of what goes on. I figured there were clicks at the big hangouts. I’ve quit watching some full timers that have childish remarks on their channel. I’m a loner by nature so maybe its best that way.
Wow, this is fantastic info!! Thanks very much, it’s always so helpful to hear from folks who have gone before you. Did you by any chance buy your vehicle in Europe or the UK? We’ve got all of our European friends checking on rules for buying vehicles in Germany and Austria as we are looking at vehicles there, also looking at some in the Netherlands and the UK and we have questions about logistics. There are just so many more choices in terms of EV’s in Europe and for more reasonable prices than the $400k rigs available in the states, so we prefer to buy over there, but know that will come with challenges.
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I hitchhiked round Europe in the 70s and then owned campervans for nearly 30 years. The main difference now is that some towns don't welcome you as there are so many on the road now, on the other hand there are more places run by local authorities that are very cheap for a spot and basic facilities. There is a book of those but I forget its name. I only ever stayed in relatives driveways when in UK but I think it's much more expensive here than most of Europe.
From '80 to '90, I worked as a caravan mechanic for Point South tours. Mexico in the winter and Canada / Alaska in the summer. About 6-7 months a year. Did motorcycle caravans too. The best RV on the road is the worst RV in the camp. You want a Vanagon on the road and a Wanderlodge in the park. One of the biggest problems / benefits of RVing depends on your attitudes and outlook. Then, there is the heat, humidity and bugs in the tropics & Florida. Also, you must have realistic expectations. Keep in mind that; the attractions with the most hotels do the most advertising. Some of the best places don't have any hotels and, you don't hear about them. You've all heard of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon but, have you heard of the Toroweap unit of the Grand Canyon? You must start by choosing the kind of places that you want to see. If you want to see lots of pristine wilderness, better to buy a smaller camper with ground clearance. I drive a 1970 Dodge 1 ton Power Wagon. It has a 9 ft. utility bed with a steel-framed camper welded on top. It worked well for taking care of problems on the caravans. I took it on the Copper canyon train 5 times. It is 6 wd so, worked well in the Alaska mud,,, and occasional Mexican mud. Between caravans, I did camping trips in Europe, Asia, OZ, north Africa. Also, drove to Peru on my own.
We've been "full timing" since 1993...so we're pretty well versed at the pro's & cons of full time RV living. Early on we found California to be pretty RV Friendly, but over the years it has turned around 180*….now to the point that most anyone in an RV is looked down upon as "homeless". For many years their Beach Campgrounds (at least around the San Diego area) were first come, first serve. Now it is nearly impossible to reserve a site.....and areas that "legally" still allow overnight parking on the street will get you a ticket or worse.
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My version of the perfect campsite is Fort Wilderness in Disney World. I just got home from a weeks stay and can’t wait till next time. I’m lucky to only be 2 hours away so I go often. I absolutely love that place!!!!!
I agree 100% we have a Super C double slide bunk bed that sleeps 12 people and do you know what we're still not happy because we gave up space other places but you can't have it all
I agree with the Quartzsite comment. I had a bad experience there. You might add number 11 reality as when you grab a site in an empty park and the very next rig that comes in has to camp next to you. I had that happen more than once.
Douglas Stephan they don't do it to bother you, it is the concept of safety in numbers. Take it as a compliment, you must not look like a serial killer.
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A van, converted as you go according to what you need at the moment, is the best way to start VANNING. You can park in residential area (no charge) overnight becuase/AS LONG AS you blend. (park sleep wake leave) You can park at a grocery store lot in one space. To be stealthy, try to keep you shxt inside the van. If you decide to bring a bicycle, foldable is handy. Maybe invest in fun; Electric platform scooter by Etwow is great. I lived for 5 months in Florida (oops, bile in my mouth from partial vomit as I spoke the state) and worked too. I moved every day. Wake up, move, park, grab clothes, go shower at marina, return to van, grab day bag & go. Housing is $700/mo average. Sleep & shower. If you're cool, you're a ghost. No one remembers the van. It's quite easy and cozy when done according to your NEEDS not WISH/DEMAND list. I lived in a 4dr hatchback in San Fran for 2 months...a van is a palace in comparison.
FYI. If at all possible overnight at RV designated areas. Truck drivers don't like not being able to find a spot in truck stops with RVs taking up their parking after an 11hr shift at work. We have to shut down for 10hrs or risk hefty ticket if caught by DOT. For going over hrs. Trying to find a corner to squeeze into.
Thank you so much for this insightful video!! I appreciate your honesty and agree - you have to go with the flow when blips happen in your ultimate dream of living on the road. I cannot wait to start my journey in a few years (working on becoming debt free, and a few other "getting prepared" items)!! Your journey has given me so many tips and places I want to see!! Great job!!!
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As a rule we always try to avoid people as much as possible. We try to eat most of our meals out if possible. When we stop to dump the tanks and refill with water we never stay over night. We boondock and stealth camp every night and leave just before sun up. If we can't find a place to stop, we keep rolling to the next town. We never stay in or near city's and the more remote the better for us. The longest we have ever stayed in one place was three nights and most of the time one night. Wile on vacation we are truly on the road and we keep moving. Have fun!
I do fully appreciate your candid commentary on Quartesite and Rving in general. I need to know the good with the bad. I will be going on the road once I am no longer required by my last family member. There would be no reason at all to stay. However, I don't want to fall into a trap I can't get out of so I thank you for teaching me the downfalls. Happy travels!
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I've driven through Quartzite so many times honestly you couldn't pay me to stay there. Ugh! There's a lovely RV Park maybe 30 minutes away just past Brenda AZ that we love. After the sun goes down you can see the beautiful star filled sky, it's not too big & has a pool plus showers, etc.. And thankfully we've never had the political or clique drama that oftentimes goes on.
Jules BJeweled i remember 25 years ago.....not all that mych going on in Quartzite. Haven't been around there in almost 15 yrs. But then again, that part of Arizona is building up, soooo.
rodney perry. Well I'd bet it hasn't grown much in those 25 years. It has a few fast food places, a few truck stops, I don't remember a Starbucks unless they've built one in the last few years? I couldn't even find a decent grocery store. I'd drive over there just to grab a fast food meal or a soda since it was maybe a 20 minute drive (one way) from where we were staying but if I needed anything more substantial I just hit the I-10 and drove on into the Phoenix area instead. Now THAT'S where it's truly growing, areas such as Buckeye, etc have begun to explode. And since I was on the 10 freeway it was still just a quick little trip.
I live near Quartzite Arizona in a small town called Blythe and Quartzite is really just the same, just maybe one store or two that’s new but that’s really it. It has an RV dealership and maybe a few new restaurants but not your average Five Guys or Applebee’s restaurant’s 😂. But yes, the town is still the same.
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If there is something I don't like about my RV.... I try to change it. Faucets? Bathroom ones changed out. As to reservations... I ain't telling. I prefer a treed area but I stayed in a place where there was a tree that provided shade but we had good neighbors around us so it was okay. Put a curtain up in your RV so you have a private place to change, sleep, read, or whatever. Saw that recently at an RV show. Will be changing out the table so it drops out and we can use have or extend it out. If there is one recommendation in getting an RV: try out the bathroom first. Some have more room then others.
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I'm 55 y.o. and have been thinking about getting into RV'ing. I have watched too many youtube videos on RV'ing to count, but something recently struck me about how folks who are already into RV'ing talk about purchasing RV's ......it's like they're almost apologizing for the industry because there are flaws in either the production of the RV, there's flaws in the selling of the RV (lack of PDI), there's flaws with the upkeep of the RV, there's flaws with the warranty and non-warranty work that will arise, etc., etc. Hey, let me tell you all something : QUIT IT ALREADY!! Look, there's no perfect RV......we get it. It's like expecting to buy the perfect car or house. Those don't exist either! The perfect spouse - uh, ain't happening. The perfect schools? Can't find it. The perfect neighborhood? Not until Jesus returns. So, continue to give it to us straight (who aren't into RV'ing yet), both the good and the bad, but please quit ''apologizing" for the quirks of owning an RV. (PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO OTHER RV SUPPORTERS). God bless.
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1.) Design/build/customize your own. Personally, I'd rather go with a trailer set-up, because I don't want to have to tow a secondary vehicle, and I don't want to have to try driving a 20 ft.+ vehicle around everywhere. 2.) Plan & pick your destinations according to season ...obviously you're not going to want to be in tornado alley when tornadoes are in-season. 3.) Keep a list of what is most-likely to wear out and stock up. For-granted you won't be able to prepare for everything, though that's where AAA comes in handy, as well as family/friend you can call. 4.) Stock up on Moth Balls and D-Con. 5.) Know your rights AND the laws of wherever you plan on staying. And always have an alternative plan ...it doesn't always have to be Wal-Mart, it can Lowes, Home Depot, Waffle House, etc. 6.) As said ...always have an alternative --there's mall parking lots OR even stealth camping. 7.) Suck it up, Buttercup? ...EXACTLY! ;) 8.) This is another reason why I'd want a truck & trailer set-up instead just one big vehicle. Plus it may prove difficult to pull an RV into a laundry mat parking lot. 9.) Baby Wipes! ...2 packs --one pack for washing(I pour Sea Breeze into mine) and the second pack for wiping/rinsing. As long as you concentrate your efforts on your pit-areas, the rest can go for a long period. ALSO consider a seat cover(put a hoody reversed over the seat) and couch covers(old blankets/bed sheets work great). They're easier to wash than the actual chair/couch surface. And it doesn't hurt to stock up on some Lysol and deodorizer. One will go nose-blind to such close quarters. 10.) Anybody that goes out of their way to be your friend, RVing or not, one should always be skeptical of. But then again ...it just comes down to survival skills, watching your back, and opt'ing to bug out if/when the circumstances(or simply your gut) calls for it.
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It seems to me that more and more people are getting into RV'ing and "van" camping and as with anything else,the more popular it becomes,the more overcrowding becomes an issue.
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Thanks. Glad it helped. The best advice we can give about costs is that they are very subjective to the individual. If you want to TRAVEL the fuel bill will be a lot higher than laying low in a general area.
Seems to me the trend right now is a lot of trailer trash out on the road and they're pissing all of the resorts RV parks off hence all these crazy rules.
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@@jamesgibson7207 In December my family and I were in a state park and some tool was running a LOUD subwoofer system thumping in his trailer till about 2am. No cell service in the area and no park rangers to be found till the morning. I avoid parks of all kinds when RV'ing. Prefer boon docking in middle of no where.
LIFE is a challenge! I would rather face the challenges of life in a RV living where I want to live. We ALL had some of the same problems when living in a sticks and bricks.
Kevin Loving I've had to sell a home after completing the full remodel because the neighbors next to our master bedroom were so loud and rude. Put a 🔥 pit 6 feet from our bedroom windows. Good point about RV lifestyle.
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I'm an English speaker (not American) and clearly this episode requires either a RV-dictionary or that you're an American. What I'm saying is: I just barely understood about 70% of the informations given. (What is a Quartz-site anyway?). Yet you two guys deserves a thumbs up and a like. Thanks for sharing 👍
Greeting Peter. Thanks for watching. You are very correct about the slang words, especially in American English. RVing is not much different than...sailing which probably has more unique words. Quartzsite is a small town off the interstate in Arizona. RVers from far and wide meet there in the winter.
The only thing that really bothered me and sounded completely unreasonable was the discrimination factors. I had no idea that certain RV parks were limited to seniors, nor did I know that they would deny you based on the age of your rig.
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I'm confined to an electric wheelchair sooo...RVing is out for me. Instead, I bought 36 acres in a pristine national forest and now live full-time in my "campsite" surrounded by huge trees and a 2+ acre spring-fed lake. Paradise!
Lisa D Lots of adapter lift kits I've found around a grand or less even!
richardscathouse...the problem isn't really getting into an RV, it's turning around, maneuvering and using the bathroom/shower in it on a bulky electric wheelchair. I'd tear the RV up - you should see my doorframes/doors/cabinets/appliances in my 1,250 sq. ft. house. It's a sad sight to see. Thanks for the thought though!
Lisa D
Lisa D they do have rv for handicapped newmar make them but a little pricey. Winnebago makes a smaller version as well.
Lisa D I'm jealous😍wish I could g getaway to sweet spot like that. Enjoy😀😀😀
This is why I like having a truck camper instead. I'm not doing any hardcore overland expeditions, I just want to be able to get far enough away to escape drama and the people who generate it.
Yes. Much cheaper and easier to maintain and find parking for also.
Cheaper and easier to maintain? 🤔
I must have built mine the wrong way then!
What is a truck camper? Do you mean motorized?
@@jerryanddiannedennison5644 it’s a camper that fits on the bed of a pickup truck.
I agree! I have an overhead slide in utility shell built out of fiberglass. I just got out of trucking after 12 years and got my pickup up and running after sitting at the trucking yard for four and a half years. It's a 2008 Tacoma 4x4 Access cab with a 6-ft bed. I've been tempted by trailers but I honestly don't have a place to safely store one, nor do I want to go to the expense of buying one when my rig now is fully paid off. I'm trying to get this rig set up where I can live in it while I'm in the United States. I have a microwave and an ARB refrigerator behind the driver and passenger seats. I built a plywood deck at bed rail level which gives me a sizeable basement below the sleeping area. I have an attic above the truck cab where all my clothes and shoes are stored. I have a six gallon water jug and a 2000 watt generator in the basement. This arrangement frees up the sleeping area but does require a bit of a climb to get in. I have heavy duty bumpers with a winch. Because I'm in Texas and it's smoking hot, I'm trying to figure out air conditioning. So far it looks like I need to buy a portable unit and place it in the rear left corner of the sleeping area with the exhaust hose coming out of the port hole of the left barn door. A window unit would be too impractical for my setup.
Here's a link from my old website of my build a few years ago. Back when we lived in a somewhat normal world.. www.angelfire.com/tx/nale/durashell.html
My husband and I lived four years in a 28 foot Prowler. It was a happy time in our lives. You really don’t need a lot of stuff to enjoy life.
I would think a proper toilet, washer and dryer isn’t a lot of stuff
For sure. That's excellent. Unfortunately a few people do not have that option either because they are too poor to afford any kind of motor vehicle much less a motor home, or they don't drive. These poor including myself are stuck where they are and are sitting ducks when things get so bad with inflation that they can no longer afford their one bedroom apartment. Not looking forward to that future at all.
a 5 gallon bucket with a 1" hole in the lid and a $5 toilet plunger from walmart makes a decent washing machine! use a separate bucket with clean water to rinse and just hang dry.
Buy yourself a mop bucket with the ringer deal on the side - makes the wash/rinse water extraction MUCH EASIER. Then thing dry much faster when hung up.
Wow KarlsLabReport! That's great ingenuity, thank you for the idea.
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Wow genius Who would have thought..🤔👏👏👍
40 years ago when we had our first child and cloth diapers were the norm, we'd clean those dirty diapers by first putting them in a sealable 5 gallon bucket with bleach added to the water, then put it in the bed of the pickup while we drove. It worked really, really well!
Raised on farms and ranches, and grandparents that introduced me to boondocking at a very young age. I've always said that if you can't pee off your porch without the neighbors saying something, your neighbors are too close.
That’s a great saying.
or you don't know your neighbors well enough.
Yes that's my favorite part of my home is the privacy
LOL
I always say if you can't target practice from the front porch chances are you live in town.
If you have been a bachelor for any length of time, an RV isn't an big adjustment. I'm used to doing my laundry once a week at a laundry mat, and my 5th wheel is as nice as my condo was. ( I miss the fireplace and garage) and Im amazed at how quiet it is considering how close we are packed in. Covid-19 changed a few things, lots of kids with nothing to do (pool is closed) and the idea that I can be gone in a hours keeps me from feeling too stuck. My take is living in an RV is pretty much like living anywhere, apart from a few minor adjustments. None of them qualify as the 'dark side"
I think for any independent single person adjusting to RV life is easier.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
I've concluded, where ever there are people, they will be problems... Great video!!!
Couldn't agree more. There are very few exceptions to that but in general people ruin everything.
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We've been fulltime for a while. With Richard having issues from military. Better being mobile, had very few issues with assholes, but we find them sometimes. Love your videos!!
You guys brought to light some interesting things. 👍👍
@James Dean Absolutely right James, assholes hate me.
I imagine that's one advantage to being mobile: if it's unbearable, you pick up and head out. You see those epic neighbor battles on the news sometimes where they're stuck with each other.
Like my Green Beret father who did Four tours in Vietnam once said, “If it’s got Teets, Tracks or Tires, pretty soon you’ll have problems with it.” I was in the Navy. Did two four year tours, all overseas. And when I came back, I wanted to see the country. So I became a truck driver. I once stopped at a truck stop in MS. It was called the 35/55 truck stop. Looked nice too! Stopped, took a shower, went to sleep, woke up at 6am to start my day. Went to put my shoes on and WOWSERS!! The bottom of my feet were on fire!!! I brought my foot up to look at the bottoms of my feet and there was (disgusting mental picture coming) blood and some sort of piss underneath the surface of the souls of both feet!! Like my skin was rotting off!! It was awful!! I got on my CB radio and called out for help. The radio lit up with all sorts of laughter and hollering. But through it all I heard one driver tell me to take it to Baskin Robins, which is channel 31. When we both got there he told me he saw something like that back in Vietnam. He called it Jungle Rot. He said the only thing that will kill it is to point the bottom of my feet at the sun and leave’em there. He said I’d get a bit of sunburn, but it’d save my feet. SAVE MY FEET?!! Ya, it’ll get so bad, infect the rest of your feet and eventually it’ll cause you to have you feet amputated. I asked him how I caught it. He said, “Did you take a shower at that place and not bleach the shower floor first?” Yep! That’s how I caught it! He left, I got on my phone and called my dummy (dispatcher for my driving company) and then just stuck my feet out of the driver’s window for about six or seven hours. I must have fallen asleep and it was about 5pm. I pulled in both feet and the skin was rock hard. The next day it was all peeling off and tender to the touch. I couldn’t drive for two more days. So a word to the wise: Do NOT take a shower at ANY place on the road without bleaching the shower “FIRST!!” To this day, I still have loss of feeling in both feet. **To the Vietnam Vet who saved my feet...Thank You sir.
Great advice, thank you! So sorry you had to suffer through that, but you’ve helped us newbies by your warning.
Wow! My plan was to use truck stops for showering. Thank You!
I'm careful in public showers, but not That careful. Who knew?
Navy issued us shower shoes.....what you were u in the military??? I enjoyed the helpful story.
Traveling is simple. Go where you want to go. Be where you want to be. Do what you want to do. Simple...
Oh yeah...the weather? Relax and enjoy it all. It's part of traveling. 😎
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I hear ya on that. Get out and do your own thing see the different places,different people...relax and enjoy life. I like rainy stormy weather, call me crazy! haha
Agreed
"Traveling is a fool's paradise." RWE It's for people that have no life and nothing to do. I haven't left my island in 40 years. I wouldn't want to miss anything.
LOVE videos that cut to the chase without much chit chat!
I like you guys . There is one provoking thing you forgot to mention : It is that annoying knock on your door late at night telling you something that could have waited til morning or
at least in the early part of the evening before it turned dark . This is really bad for females who are traveling alone !!!
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Well, sometimes you aren't supposed to be parked where you did. Would you rather get a ticket or get towed? Put up a Do Not Disturb sign outside your door when you go to bed.
@@amywalker7515 Who said anything about being parked in the wrong spot? Why did you just assume & make that scenario up in your head?
I got that knock. It was the ranger telling everybody that the bears were coming through every night.
If I cannot find a safe spot, I call the police and ask where do they recommend I park for the night.. also females, get a dog
You are spot on about the perfect camper . When we first started camping we jumped in, use to walk the campgrounds making a list of things we wanted on the next camper. 20 years later still same camper no list. You learn to make do with what you have. great video.
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As a trucker remember if you go to a truck stop DONT put your slide outs out. There’s just no room and truckers need that space to get rest. Remember they can’t go to a camp site and when truck stops are full they have a hard time finding other safe places to park. So give them a break ok thanks
I have been watching a lot of these lately. I am a 36 y/o single father of 4 children. 1-4-6-17 and I am so tired of the monotony and unhappiness associated with being stuck in one place and feeling trapped. We are setting out on our full time RV Life journey next spring when my son graduates high school so thank you for the great content!! We are so excited to re start our lives and LIVE again!!
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@@outliersoverland Fast forward to now, gas prices are to high to travel very far...
They have gone up. On our first road trip in 2015 I remember seeing 99¢ a gallon in Louisiana.
Great job Ben & Rebecca telling it like it is . It's not all a bed of Roses . Things can and will happen .
i am single and have been living in my RV for 3 years now. and i am truly beginning to hate it. navy showers truly suck. staying at camp sites is way overpriced and the homeless discrimination is truly showing me the world of Bigotry.
It’s not simply a matter of people being bigoted. Most people living this nomadic life are very decent but it comes with some very unsavory types as well. Theft is or can be a big problem with transient living. Also, while the vast majority use proper sanitation, the occasional bonehead that poops on the ground (or worse, empties their holding tank illegally onto the ground) and leaves it uncovered makes for unseemly sights and smells.
I did the “RV on the water” with a 37 foot sailboat for 2 years and sailed 2-3 days a week returning to an anchored spot in a protected bay. Out of 8 sailboats in that bay, mine was the only functioning sailboat-the rest of the sea nomads there never moved their boats which created an eyesore at times and lots of drugs and alcohol intoxicated live-aboards were noisy at all hours of the night, sometimes dumping their feces overboard brought marine patrol (cops) constantly harassing everyone because of the bad behaviors of a few. It was a wonderful time with beautiful sunsets and dolphins and the like, no worrying about insects or other critters, and very inexpensive to live.
But the constant threat of bad weather, anchors coming unmoored at the most inopportune times, seagulls and pelicans and cormorants and herons emptying their bowels 30 feet above you as they perched on your mast, constant worry of thieves, keeping the bank of marine batteries charged, running generators to operate an AC unit necessitated the running of generators which were expensive to keep maintained in the salt air environment, and those frustrating navy showers became too much for me and I up and sold the boat 2 years ago.
I could’ve endured all of that for much longer if not for the few vagrants that made us all look bad and brought unwanted attention and scornful looks from nearby land residents.
@@alexblaze8878 One of the main things that every child should learn in school is that everything in life is a tradeoff, there are no exceptions.
@@hottuna7 not sure what that has to do with my comment.
@@alexblaze8878 You wanted the freedom of transient living - there are tradeoffs.
@@hottuna7 I think you misunderstood the intent of my comment.
i love all kinds of storms, this is a pro to me! being cosy in the van is an amazing feeling, in England, i purposely go out camping in my van in a storm!!
A hard-sided van in a storm sounds a lot better than a soft-sided truck camper.
Just stumbled across your channel today. Excellent video.
Being handy with tools and able to fix minor issues while traveling is a huge plus. A lot of people go out and buy a new RV and expect it to be to problem free. WRONG. Stuff breaks, systems stop working, etc. You cannot rely on RV dealers to get you rig in for service when traveling... they always seem to be booked out for service weeks in advance.
I totally agree on the "there's no such thing as a perfect RV". I Perfect example of this is the truck camper I own, which I've made a lot of videos about in my channel. It's not fun staying in it when the weather turns bad, because there's no place to comfortably sit for long periods of time.
Thanks for watching. We can relate to the space in your truck camper, our new rig can go anywhere but it’s small when the weather sucks.
HANDY ✋ IS THE BEST WAY! On my Channel that's what we promote ✔ But Great video by these 2
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We big rig drivers are seeing some problems in a couple few places like Oregon, with RV and related travelers taking up spots at truck stops. Please remember, we are at work, AWAY from family, and comfort. You can help by using Walmart when possible, as a lot of them won't allow trucks anymore, or at least try to plan using truck stops during the day, especially between 9am and 5pm.
Mike Tayon trying to keep the lot lizards to yourself?
Mike Tayon My husband is a 39 years trucker. I agree with you!! The man who commented about "lot lizards" apparently has an addiction to them. Ignore him.
Absolutely right, campers + bobtails+ electronic logs are making our job difficult !
No trucks= no food ,fuel, or supplies for your lifestyle
grateful1929 it was just a joke. People need to lighten up. Snowflakes.
*Easy to assemble **Fastly.Cool*
That’s a tough question because the variables of the habitat insulation and the new diesel heaters are very efficient.
They are right this varies tremendously. I boondock. My rv furnace requires 110 or a generator so I have not used it in years. I spent the last three winters in my rv using a little buddy heater with a long hose to a 20 gallon propane tank and this works fine in my 17 footer.
So true! Especially the annoying reservation systems, including high fees to make a reservation at all, no ability to reserve open spots on the day of arrival....and campers who hog spots for a week just to secure the weekends.
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Thank you ,for the helpful advice . I will definitely take all of this under consideration and take notes . My husband and I are now new to the” RV living”. We have no problem staying out of that type of “drama” you are referring to. .
We are just trying to enjoy our lives and be adventurous. Making new memories..But we will be smart and take all safety measures... Happy travels and we will subscribe to your channel!
If people are realistic , even with all the things you mentioned, it still seems like a great way to live! I remember when we lived in a 3 bedroom house in a beautiful neighborhood, still there was some shmuck in the neighborhood that was always calling the city for things like trash cans not quite in the right place or cars parked a day too long before being used etc , a lot of neighbors were really fed up with it and were looking for who it was. Also when I looked out my kitchen window, I could see the guy next door in his kitchen window. And as nice as he was. (Ane he was super nice!) I really wished I could see scenery instead and sunlight without seeing other people next door. There were other things also...And now that we have moved into an RV, I see beautiful green mountains and fields etc. I never want to go back. Simplifying our lives has really been a stress reliever! And helped with our bills. YaY!
Happy Comfort: Trees make great neighbors!
We have to all work together to get rid of the real noisy, obnoxious bullies, thugs, slobs and pigs and their filthy noisy, farting dogs and cats that wreck everything.
Feel same way in apartments! The thing I'm finding more frequently and getting tired of is either a couple fighting (I mean REAL fighting, hearing banging on walls ect.) and smell of pot and people coming over at all hours to buy some. I've had wanderlust all my life and ready to explore.
@@muzerhythm2242 Immediately report these people to powerful authorities
@@Hundert1 ... Especially the Farting Dogs...and, Especially the one in The White House.😄
...and my personal favorite: Insect swarms. During the Canadian summers, mosquitoes travel in clouds. No joke, and you can actually here them coming! 😨
They are also large, oh my. Alot of them weigh a pound. And fierce too, they sit on the trees and bark! 🙂
I feel for you and I'm fm Minnesota, with all our lake waters around.
Have you ever experienced swarms of stink bugs. They invade your motorhomes or campers. In swarms. A nightmare to say the least.
Oh almost forgot about MAYFLIES!! Just in time for Catfish days in Trempaleau WI . slimey, in your hair, mouth everywhere. Try walking to your car after the festivities, slime on the roads.
There are people that just are not meant to live the RV life, its the best life if you know how to do it, most people that jump into this are not mentally ready and still dependent on society's comforts, if you like living in a house or apartment or town home with your king bed and 50 inch TV just forget a nomadic life its not about fitting everything you have in your suburbia home into a rolling home you wont be happy, its about true minimalism and living for the road and next place to experience, its about camp fires and sitting outside your rig listening to the wild life and fishing and dipping into a mountain stream in the morning and being away from society not just joining society with another 1000 RV's.
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Nice blog. I have used an ultrasonic pest repeller for 13 years now, and have never had any rodents in my homes, and now my home on wheels. Have also never owned a washer and dryer my whole adult life, so laundromats are a regular part of my life and no big deal to me.
It is amusing to read the numerous negative comments here against RV life. Everyone is, of course, entitled to their own opinion. But for us full time RVers, it seems just as equally nutty to spend a significant portion of your money and life slaving away, working to pay off a mortgage on a house, that after your mortgage is paid off, will be at least 30 years old, likely in a location you chose mainly because it was in close proximity to your job, and in the end of it all when you are gone or no longer able to live at home, it will be a house that your kids and/or family likely will not want to keep, sell your things at an estate sale, and flip the house. Pfft... not for me. I love my home on wheels. If I don't like my neighborhood, I can pick up my house and move it. Whole setup cost me under $70K and will be paid off in less than 10 years. Just my opinion. Happy trails, all.
Ginny Miller .
Have u seen the little mini washers with extracter dryers? U might love one. $100
We ARE entitled to our opinions and I prefer my lifestyle and conveniences over RV living any day
Try the panda spinner washer you will never go to a boring laundromat again!
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I listened until the end and I still can't wait to hit the road.
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I hear you God never promised us a Rose Garden did he
As a wannabe RV'er, things I want to know are 1) Where do you find water to refill your tanks out there (like at Quartzite)? 2) Where do you dump your tanks?: 3) How do you find places to stop just for the night on the way across country that don't require a reservation (as in parking lots, side of the road, etc) 4) How friendly do you get with all these people you meet? 5) How do you deal with people you'd rather not get involved with? 6) How does a single or older person deal with potentially dangerous situations or intruders? 7) How hard is it to get mechanical help when you're out in the middle of nowhere? We had the RV from hell about 12 years ago and every single time we went out, something major was guaranteed to break. Seems like every bill hovered around $1000. Got rid of that one before it killed us, but would like to try it again with a more trustworthy vehicle.
I love how all the popular Van Life style channels never show you taking a shower, taking a shit and dealing with breakdowns and daily chores!!! Like your stuff!
I've lived in a caravan now since 2004. I love it. My caravan is called Stargate. She's getting a bit old and shabby now but I love her.
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Regarding Quartzsite, I can only imagine... It doesn't surprise me in the least to hear you describe the cliques that form there. It's a small town that, for two months out of the year, is filled with 100k people converging upon the place. I've seen some TERRIBLE human behavior from people in Full Time RV groups on Facebook so it wouldn't surprise me in the least to hear that this gathering is chock full of d'bags and self-appointed primadonas as well. The more that technology and the internet move us forward, making it possible for people to connect with others online, the more and more desensitized many become to the feelings and needs of others. There are two UA-cam channels that I use to be a subscriber of that I've since distanced myself from after seeing their truer natures expressed on video at Quartzsite. Safe travels you two... Good video.
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I'll be honest...the only thing that scares me to death, is a rodent squirming around my rig!!!
And I haven't even started living in it yet. 😬
Yea, i came upon this video by chance because I've been considering rv living & never once did i factor in rodents. Did i mention im terrified of them😳😳
@@7279654 me too! They may very well chase me out! 😳 But I refuse to let them stop me from going forward with my dreams. 😊....✌
@One Ton Black Sun your comment comforts me...🤞✌😊
I don’t own an RV & don’t plan to buy one but I’m always trying to learn about travel life. And I learned some stuff here. My plan is tent camping 🏕 with a 4RUNNER. I have no interest in going to those commercial campgrounds. I’m trying to get away from people with my crabby Springer Spaniel. I’m a veteran bicycle camper & I’m used to the difficulties with laundry 🧺 & showering. 🚿 You couldn’t have said it any better-it’s not a perfect world 🌎. And if a thing can go wrong it will. If you can minimize catastrophes you’re doing really well. Don’t worry about what people say about you. Who cares? ‘All things are impermanent. Strive on with awareness.’ The Buddha 🕉☯️
Thanks. Glad you learned a few things.
We had a crabby Springer as well, we loved him with all our hearts and knew his triggers, but in hindsight I feel like we lost 10 years of our life catering to his Springer rage.
We love dogs and it’s really hard to say this.
On our last trip to Baja we adopted a puppy and she is amazing.
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Your video turned out to be better than I thought it would be, NICE JOB! Thanks! I've been on the road now for almost 13 yrs doing all Volunteer Disaster relief and Ministry! Stay Safe!
I love your bright realistic attitude, it’s going to break, but that’s part of life. Nothing is perfect. Thank you.
Thanks! It’s the best way of dealing with things.
Folks, having been there and done that, I can relate to all you spoke about! lol It has been an adventure for sure! Our biggest complaint is the young couple who pull up next to you in their rig and then roll out the outdoor tv and play till the wee hours! Of course, we do get our laughs of the day watching the newbie's backing in for the first or second time! Hold my beer and watch this!
That just ruins things. I'd be so mad!
Mad because we watch or no beer?
We have a local lake which is frequented by people who load up a cooler and a coupla chairs and go just to watch the shenanigans at the boat launch.
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When people and drama move in, I move out.
Excellent theory, we agree
Game Changer Class A all the way 5 min in 5 min out!
That is one advantage to RVing!
@@outliersoverland ***Right !
Good idea!
Caught in a blizzard in Iowa. Pulled into a truck stop. The owner of the place was out in the weather, helping RVs and truckers to parking areas in safety. We stayed two nights until the road was cleared, for free. Back on the road, we counted over 200 truck wrecks and 500 auto wrecks when we departed. During a sudden wind storm in Virginia Beach, winds in excess of 90 mph, wrecked trucks, RVs and cars, throwing trees and other debris everywhere, as well as killing traffic control lights. we pulled off the highway and into a Walmart parking lot. The store GM was outside directing traffic into safe parking areas. He brought well over 200 high profile vehicles to safety. When you see the good, then the bad is not so bad after all.
Having DONE full-time RV for several years, I have to say I think one needs a "home base" in a location central to where you want to travel - rather than being stuck in the box-on-wheels full time. HAVE the house or apartment where you can have your workshop/art studio/whatever you like; in other words a REAL HOME to come home to. Then when you feel like traveling, take the SMALL, CONSERVATIVE RV or, better yet, VAN, out for a couple weeks on the road. The RV was novel for a while, but after a while it became a real grind. I like having my current house with my tools, electronic lab, etc. AND the SMALL RV in the driveway for trips.
KarlsLabReport , I agree. The RV life is for some people, but having a home base is essential if you need a break. I don’t want to depend on family or friends driveways to get off the road.
Yeah. Got to have a place to take a vacation from my vacation and a place to permanently park if road tired. Looking into rentals of private R V parking at private homes, done like an air bb, I think it is growing industry to explore.
Michele M Media, that’s a good idea to make extra money. Set up a small area on your property for RV parking with full hook ups. They should be set up with everything they need in terms of beds and meals on their own, also showers and bathrooms.
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Thank you! I was envying the RV life but after the rodent and high school crap, my home sweet home feels great! AND, you will not have me competing for a campsite! Bless you and happy travels! 👍🏻😊
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so, RV Life , is just like Life.
jamesbulldogmiller Lol, yeah apparently.
WORSE....
Pretty much sums their video up
Exactly
LOL....
Our 2 favorite campgrounds: Lubeck, Maine & Denver, CO (Cheery Creek). In Maine we bought lobster on the dock for $1.90 a pound. I never knew I could OD on lobster. Cheery Creek is a CO State Park with an RV area, 12 acre dog park, fishing lake, RC airport, gun range and I'm sure there's more. Safe Travels to y'all
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*Cherry creek. I corrected the spelling so that folks do not start looking for a campsite that doesn't exist 😁
We go RVing with our two house cats so have NEVER had a rodent problem. If you do go boondocking on BLM land near Quartzite during the winter, one of the things you can do for a small fee per outing is rockhounding with the local Quartzite rock hound club. The club has a website with a posted schedule of outings and if you actually join the club you can also use the equipment in their shop or get them to cut your rocks into slabs for a small fee. We went on two outings with them in January and found green banded rhyolite, nuggets of fossil coral, red jasper and a little petrified wood. You will need a high clearance vehicle (pickup or jeep) for these outings and a willingness to drive on unpaved roads.
Thank you for mentioning that Linda! Sounds like fun to me. May your finds always include good times.
Matter of fact it’s how I live. In August 2020 I started living in my 2014 Toyota RAV4 making my income with Rideshare and doing deliveries. The difference is I work to build my own Ride Local platform and take new riders or deliveries with a QR code. Since I have done this I travel back and forth twice a year from Yuma,AZ to Grand Rapids, MI. I use DoorDash when I travel across states. Great video and keep it up. Thanks for sharing.
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I have 2 pet peeves when it comes to camping. We don't have an r v, we tent camp. Now I camp for the solitude and quiet. We don't have pets. Pet peeve # 1. Music. It infuriates me that people find it necessary to blast their music. If you wish to have music, fine, have it but use headphones or ear buds. I do not wish to hear your music. #2. Pets. You love your pet. Ì do not. No matter how much you adore little fido to please keep in mind that not all of us share your opinion. Oops, I guess I have a third one. Coming uninvited into my campsite. Walk by, say hi. That's fine, but I don't need you making yourself at home and telling me your life story. OK, so I got that off my chest. Thanks for reading.
You and I must be related. Those are my three pet-peeves in the exact same order. And not everyone wants to stay
up until 3-4 AM drinking and talking LOUDLY.
I'd love to have you as a neighbour, we'd get along famously.
@Stopthewar Taylor Why would you help some dude beat a lone guy? LOL
paula brill... I agree with everything you just said. People are annoying in my solitude.
Also time your visit. When I'm putting up the tent one hour before dark and you come over for a drunken chat you are going to get short answers.
Tkx guys!! I'm real glad 2 know that we're not the only adults out there that can't STAND HS childish drama as adults & especially by adults.
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As a trucker and a rv. Please please be respectful to the truck stop don't take more room with your Slide out
And the shower are for truck frist.first.. please . Don't complain about the truck stop. We are out here fair away from home doing a job for little pay long hours and government rules that will make our head spin.
I appreciate how you presented this, openly and honestly, not negative. We'll be on the road rving next year and we want to hear these things.
If you put fabric softner sheets ramdomly in cupboards it usually keeps the rodents out of the area. We keep them in ours and haven't seen evidence of mice in the RV.
Lemongrass also works. Then just like when living in "bricks and sticks", remember than rodents are like water and air. They are love the path of least resistance. When mouse-proofing we always mixed steel wool especially the ones for stove cleaning with our insulation gap-filler (Great-stuff at Lowes, etc.) You might not be able to find very point of entrance. We were shocked about big mice were able to sneak through what we thought were pin-hole sized gaps. So you might still get a few surprise guests. We placed the extra large mouse sticky pads near warm areas (like water heater or furnace, etc.) We would mix D-con pellets with little natural peanut butter on the middle of the large sticky pad. Your 'sniffer' will tell you if there is one taking a "4ever nap" on the pad.
Lemongrass also works. Then just like when living in "bricks and sticks", remember than rodents are like water and air. They are love the path of least resistance. When mouse-proofing we always mixed steel wool especially the ones for stove cleaning with our insulation gap-filler (Great-stuff at Lowes, etc.) You might not be able to find very point of entrance. We were shocked about big mice were able to sneak through what we thought were pin-hole sized gaps. So you might still get a few surprise guests. We placed the extra large mouse sticky pads near warm areas (like water heater or furnace, etc.) We would mix D-con pellets with little natural peanut butter on the middle of the large sticky pad. Your 'sniffer' will tell you if there is one taking a "4ever nap" on the pad.
the chemicals that keep the rodents away and make your clothes nice are a mild poison. beware!
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sweetest "suck it up, butter cup" I have ever heard! LMAO. love your video
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This is why I don't really care about owning an RV - but love other people's RV travelogues.
I get that. Just seems like waaaay to much trouble to be free. Doesn't seem like real freedom to me. A bed on wheels does though (Runaway Camper).
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@@scruffy281 I see you posted this Pre-Covid; i will say this about Full-time RVing. I Love it. But, the gasoline is expensive, the maintenance, new AC just got replaced, cheapest was $1500 for unit and labor. Others wanted $3000. RV parks are now charging outrageous prices. Do a lot more boon-docking because places are filled up due to wild fires and hurricanes. The upside is you get tired of paying high property taxes of home ownership and restless being stuck in one place. If you like to live the Nomadic lifestyle then it is very liberating. But, you have to have money; not Wealthy but food, gas price, maintenance costs, insurance. After the pandemic, it's nice to be isolated somewhat.
I've dreamed of having an RV or buying a bus, tossing the chairs and do a build. That was 30 years ago and still haven't done it. BUT, I just viewed one of the best RV videos on the internet. I smiled and laughed at some of it and felt badly about my fellow humans in another part. Thank you soooo much for doing this. I loved the video and learned a LOT viewing it.
I can identify with some of what you said. We currently don't own a RV, but years ago we did. I'm thinking that maybe we'll get back into it. So here's what I've experienced: when things break: yep, I ran over the dump hose one time and had to replace it. Before our trip even started, we stopped to get gas and the overhead fixture damaged our A/C unit. Luckily it only damaged the outer cover of the unit and not the unit itself. Weather: one time we went camping and it rained! It rained for a couple of days. While my husband didn't like it, my sister and I were thrilled! We spent the time in the overhead bed of our class C reading books! We were in heaven! Otherwise, I haven't encountered any of the other problems you guys have and am sorry that such clickiness goes on. That is a shame!
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So basically this list boils down to: get good quality stuff and know how to get it functioning again when they break, get used to roughing it at times (and learn to love it), know where and when to splash on minor luxuries and avoid large groups (or gatherings) of people (of any kind).
Especially the last one: I have been in all sorts of interest groups (from car brand specific clubs to historic re-enactment groups) and without any exception they generally suck to the core after a few months when you start noticing the politics, the bullshit, the lies, the sub clubs, the rivalry, the gossip, the bitching and moaning behind peoples backs and the (financial) interests. Then there are the swollen ego's and the acquiring of both money and power. More often then not these three things tend to reside with those who can't handle either of them with almost always disastrous results.
I have been looking for a place/group to "belong" to for the better part of 2 decades, finally accepting that it is impossible to find such a place or group. The good news is you can get a strong feeling of belonging but it will not be in a group or a place but with you and a significant other, maybe some kids and some pets.
Really, take it from me, of all the tips in this video list, the last one (#10) is the most important in my opinion, you simply can't fix people, not even the rare good ones and generally stay away from big pretentious events. They started out great, go bigger and bigger every year and mostly after the 5th (or so) time they are organised they start to get soar, over organised, over regulated, boring, it's experience becomes subject to or get filled with sentiments of jealousy and should be avoided like the bubonic plague. Better find the smaller, enthusiasticly and passionately organised events which can be enjoyed as they are meant to be.
I TOTALLY hear you about groups of people. I too have looked for an interest group to "belong" to, be a part of, a place to learn good info about the subject at hand, etc. Have checked out numerous HAM radio clubs, computer clubs, etc. Inevitably the politics, cliques, power plays and the drama turned me off early on and I left disgusted soon thereafter. As you said, you cannot fix people - where there are people assembled in any size group >3, you WILL have drama. I RVed full time for several years, and I can tell you it's NOT like they used to portray it in "Trailer Life" magazine - where you'd meet all sorts of wonderful people while RVing and make all sorts of life-long friends. Basically I found it to be apartment living on wheels, only in a tiny box with all the same bad behavior one encounters in many apartment complexes. MOST of my 'fellow RVers' were ill behaved trash with lots of money, I'm sorry to say.
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Thanks guys, I guess the best thing is that if you find someone of something that annoys you, turn the key & move on..
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I’m minimized and ready to RV full time just as soon as I retire. I can’t wait! Your video was what I expected and it doesn’t deter me one bit. I’m ready for my RV life!
1) You must adapt, compromise to the level you want/budget/comfort.
2) Insulate, ventilate, cover
3) If you can stay small and are handy, build your own using a full-size cargo van as your canvas. You will know all your systems and won't have to wait MONTHS AT A TIME for the Horrible Customer Service the RV Industry is known for.
4) See #3 above. If you build it using a van, you know every nook and cranny. The engine firewall and the vent in the back near the bumper are places that you may have to address. Also, keeping a low power led light at night inside the engine bay and under the van may scare them away. Park away from tall grass and in an open field.
5) Discrimination....I am 54, so it depends on your age. Then there's the age of the Vehicle.
6) Well, competition and sucky management combined.
7) Agreed, nothing perfect exists.
8) Use 100% cotton for non-sweaty conditions, mostly inside, re-wear, it doesn't stink!. Poly/Nylon/Rayon when going on sweaty activities which you may have to use only once. Buy a cheapo $100 washer with separate wash/rinse and spinner tubs.
9) A high-top, plain vanilla cargo van offers more stealth capabilities allowing you to stay "out-there". Maybe you want to have one night a week in the cheapest campground ($30-$35) and take advantage of water in/out, cleaning, re-charging, laundry and the aforementioned best-shower-of-the-week.
10) RTR and Quartzsite, must do at least once....I want to meet Grandpa-Santa Bob once in my Life.
Great insight.
Bad weather happens in your regular home.
Things break in your home.
Rodents enter a house too.
Your home community can have drama also.
Not trying to be difficult here but these were a bit of a stretch.
ALWAYS wear shower-shoes in EVERY public shower!! They may look clean, but there's fungus among us,, as well as other things you don't want to know may be in that shower also..ewwww!!!
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Definitely!!! I'm a 25+ year truck driver and that can't be stressed enough 😅
Once i caught athletes foot in the showers for the work crew in alaska at the bunk house for the cannery n fish house, after that i wear rubber sandles in public places
I often wondered about that. We would lake about every weekend in the summer down at the Arkansas Mountains in Oklahoma.. We had tents and picnic table awning, cooked on a camping stove went fishing tanned up and til I went back to school. Well on occasion a huge RV pulled in late ran that genirator sound, I couldn't wait to hear the crickets and bullfrogs again (my sleeping music )..So now I have a new perspective on those loud RV 's.. For whatever reason they were banned from the original reservation.. They didn't always come around but the lake authority always let them in. Thanks for a new look.
#11 - Outside TVs on RVs! People leave those stupid things blaring and they're not even outside using them. I think they should be banned unless you're at some sort of sporting event and tailgating.
Sharon -- My new Thor had one and the first thing I did was was to pull it out and gained some extra storage too. I can't see the point of a big TV outside while camping to get away.
We try to be very respectful with our outside tv, it's never loud and we never ever watch anything R rated because of the children in campgrounds. I find loud obnoxious talking all hours of the night and loud music to be a bigger problem than our tv.
We have one and have only watched it once. Even then, it was just because we had it. I'm thinking about removing it and making that space a bar. :)
Greg Kurts I would much rather have a bar!!! My husband likes the t.v. to watch sports on tho. Our inside tv is super tiny and at an awkward angle to really enjoy watching. I tried to watch the Hurricanes play hockey on it, it was impossible!
Mel Rey most RVs these days have little to do with camping or anything outdoorsy. We chose a hybrid because we wanted to feel like we were still camping. The tv has been a life saver for entertaining my niece when it was too rainy for playing.
The worst 3 years of my life were spent on a 42 foot sailboat. I was a navigator in the navy and those skills were what saved me the groundings, collisions and pier destruction. However I had minimal electrical and mechanical skills. Trouble. If you think a breakdown in a RV is bad try it 300 miles from the nearest port. Takes a long time to sail 300 miles when there is no wind. No garages in the next town. Happy day when I bought it, a huge relief when I sold it. Lookin at small RV's and taking some basic electrical and mechanical courses at a local community college. Dreaming on.
I have found that for any large event that has "free camping" to avoid like the plague. I spent money and got a campsite further away (it had free shutttles) from the Talladega Racetrack and was so grateful we did. The free camping closest to the track was completely out of control with fights, drinking, and just overall trashing if everything. No thanks. So happy we paid and actually got to enjoy the weekend at the races.
We were stuck in the middle of multiple tornadoes. We couldn’t turn around bc tornadoes were hitting the ground. We couldn’t keep going bc tornadoes were right in front of us. 5 twisters hit the other side of the highway just a few feet beside us. Yes, all the same time. I have never been so scared in my life. All I could do is pray. 😭😟
My parents loved their camp ground until later that evening when they got overran by ants. Ants in all their beds, ants all over the walls and floors. They said they fought ants all night and couldn’t drink coffee bc ants got all inside the coffee pot. Usually we have a great time though. We love camping!!!!!
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Row that is insane. What state was this?
Have been watching many of these full time RV'er videos over the past few months. Saved myself thousands by realizing the Full Time RV life is not suited for me based on all the great info about Full Time RV life in the videos
Happy to give you the information to make an informed decision.
Thanks for watching.
For the last 9 months we've been in in yuma az and el Centro ca and have been told that we should go to Quartzsite. I am not interested so THANK YOU for giving me a reason not to go.
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There are some great spots around Quartzsite. Try just west of Dome Rock. There are spots that are nice and private where nobody can crowd you.
What a great, honest and amusing clip.
There are great, reasonably priced acreages for sale where building requirements are reasonable and the county is happy that you pay your taxes. Get one of those instead of burning a bunch of fuel every few days. Build yourself a little shop too, that way you can tinker for the rest of your life.
I was a full time RVer and one of the best pieces of advice I got was to join the Elks Lodge. Great food, cheap drinks, inexpensive, safe and they do have some pretty bitchin RV grounds. They put out some very nice guidebooks explaining all the amenities of the various locations across the US and even if they don't have RV "parking" per se, they will find a way to accommodate you. I discovered when I jointed that their "values" are closely aligned with mine . . . I never had a bad experience parking my 5th wheels at the Elks.
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I love the way you guys tell us really like it is on RV'ing. you both tell the truth. and these days that's a rare quantity.
Thank you. We feel the same way.
So true........I appreciate that to.
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Great video. Trade offs to everything in life. Thanks for keeping it real.
Europe in the summer and fall??? Wonderful! I wasn’t old enough in the 60’s to hitchhike all over Europe but RVing there sounds even better! I know you’ll share all kinds of information and videos of places we’d like to visit.
Thanks for this great video. I know people would rather have the sunshine than the gloom but it’s good to know the truth of what goes on.
I figured there were clicks at the big hangouts. I’ve quit watching some full timers that have childish remarks on their channel. I’m a loner by nature so maybe its best that way.
Wow, this is fantastic info!! Thanks very much, it’s always so helpful to hear from folks who have gone before you. Did you by any chance buy your vehicle in Europe or the UK? We’ve got all of our European friends checking on rules for buying vehicles in Germany and Austria as we are looking at vehicles there, also looking at some in the Netherlands and the UK and we have questions about logistics. There are just so many more choices in terms of EV’s in Europe and for more reasonable prices than the $400k rigs available in the states, so we prefer to buy over there, but know that will come with challenges.
You will be paying more for fuel as it about double as it is in the USA
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I hitchhiked round Europe in the 70s and then owned campervans for nearly 30 years. The main difference now is that some towns don't welcome you as there are so many on the road now, on the other hand there are more places run by local authorities that are very cheap for a spot and basic facilities. There is a book of those but I forget its name. I only ever stayed in relatives driveways when in UK but I think it's much more expensive here than most of Europe.
From '80 to '90, I worked as a caravan mechanic for Point South tours. Mexico in the winter and Canada / Alaska in the summer. About 6-7 months a year. Did motorcycle caravans too.
The best RV on the road is the worst RV in the camp. You want a Vanagon on the road and a Wanderlodge in the park.
One of the biggest problems / benefits of RVing depends on your attitudes and outlook. Then, there is the heat, humidity and bugs in the tropics & Florida.
Also, you must have realistic expectations.
Keep in mind that; the attractions with the most hotels do the most advertising. Some of the best places don't have any hotels and, you don't hear about them. You've all heard of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon but, have you heard of the Toroweap unit of the Grand Canyon?
You must start by choosing the kind of places that you want to see.
If you want to see lots of pristine wilderness, better to buy a smaller camper with ground clearance.
I drive a 1970 Dodge 1 ton Power Wagon. It has a 9 ft. utility bed with a steel-framed camper welded on top. It worked well for taking care of problems on the caravans. I took it on the Copper canyon train 5 times. It is 6 wd so, worked well in the Alaska mud,,, and occasional Mexican mud.
Between caravans, I did camping trips in Europe, Asia, OZ, north Africa.
Also, drove to Peru on my own.
We've been "full timing" since 1993...so we're pretty well versed at the pro's & cons of full time RV living. Early on we found California to be pretty RV Friendly, but over the years it has turned around 180*….now to the point that most anyone in an RV is looked down upon as "homeless". For many years their Beach Campgrounds (at least around the San Diego area) were first come, first serve. Now it is nearly impossible to reserve a site.....and areas that "legally" still allow overnight parking on the street will get you a ticket or worse.
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My version of the perfect campsite is Fort Wilderness in Disney World. I just got home from a weeks stay and can’t wait till next time. I’m lucky to only be 2 hours away so I go often. I absolutely love that place!!!!!
Everyone needs a happy place. Thanks for watching.
I agree 100% we have a Super C double slide bunk bed that sleeps 12 people and do you know what we're still not happy because we gave up space other places but you can't have it all
I agree with the Quartzsite comment. I had a bad experience there. You might add number 11 reality as when you grab a site in an empty park and the very next rig that comes in has to camp next to you. I had that happen more than once.
Works the same way when you drive your car to the Home Depot. Some people just born to be "spooners".
That's funny thumbs up...
Seriously what is wrong with people does nobody understand the concept of personal space/privacy
Douglas Stephan they don't do it to bother you, it is the concept of safety in numbers. Take it as a compliment, you must not look like a serial killer.
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A van, converted as you go according to what you need at the moment, is the best way to start VANNING.
You can park in residential area (no charge) overnight becuase/AS LONG AS you blend. (park sleep wake leave)
You can park at a grocery store lot in one space.
To be stealthy, try to keep you shxt inside the van.
If you decide to bring a bicycle, foldable is handy.
Maybe invest in fun; Electric platform scooter by Etwow is great.
I lived for 5 months in Florida (oops, bile in my mouth from partial vomit as I spoke the state) and worked too.
I moved every day. Wake up, move, park, grab clothes, go shower at marina, return to van, grab day bag & go.
Housing is $700/mo average. Sleep & shower. If you're cool, you're a ghost. No one remembers the van.
It's quite easy and cozy when done according to your NEEDS not WISH/DEMAND list.
I lived in a 4dr hatchback in San Fran for 2 months...a van is a palace in comparison.
Considerable merit to what you said. Having done BOTH the equivalent of the van thing as well as a larger RV, I heartily agree with you.
FYI. If at all possible overnight at RV designated areas. Truck drivers don't like not being able to find a spot in truck stops with RVs taking up their parking after an 11hr shift at work. We have to shut down for 10hrs or risk hefty ticket if caught by DOT. For going over hrs. Trying to find a corner to squeeze into.
You guys really did an excellent video here! Something unique about your temperament! 👍
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Thank you so much for this insightful video!! I appreciate your honesty and agree - you have to go with the flow when blips happen in your ultimate dream of living on the road. I cannot wait to start my journey in a few years (working on becoming debt free, and a few other "getting prepared" items)!! Your journey has given me so many tips and places I want to see!! Great job!!!
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the high school drama comment is so true -
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As a rule we always try to avoid people as much as possible. We try to eat most of our meals out if possible. When we stop to dump the tanks and refill with water we never stay over night. We boondock and stealth camp every night and leave just before sun up. If we can't find a place to stop, we keep rolling to the next town. We never stay in or near city's and the more remote the better for us. The longest we have ever stayed in one place was three nights and most of the time one night. Wile on vacation we are truly on the road and we keep moving. Have fun!
I do fully appreciate your candid commentary on Quartesite and Rving in general. I need to know the good with the bad. I will be going on the road once I am no longer required by my last family member. There would be no reason at all to stay. However, I don't want to fall into a trap I can't get out of so I thank you for teaching me the downfalls. Happy travels!
You can always minimize the mice with a pest control cat
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The house is tiny but the garden is awesome
Plus the views from our windows can be great.
I've driven through Quartzite so many times honestly you couldn't pay me to stay there. Ugh! There's a lovely RV Park maybe 30 minutes away just past Brenda AZ that we love. After the sun goes down you can see the beautiful star filled sky, it's not too big & has a pool plus showers, etc.. And thankfully we've never had the political or clique drama that oftentimes goes on.
Jules BJeweled i remember 25 years ago.....not all that mych going on in Quartzite. Haven't been around there in almost 15 yrs. But then again, that part of Arizona is building up, soooo.
rodney perry. Well I'd bet it hasn't grown much in those 25 years. It has a few fast food places, a few truck stops, I don't remember a Starbucks unless they've built one in the last few years? I couldn't even find a decent grocery store. I'd drive over there just to grab a fast food meal or a soda since it was maybe a 20 minute drive (one way) from where we were staying but if I needed anything more substantial I just hit the I-10 and drove on into the Phoenix area instead. Now THAT'S where it's truly growing, areas such as Buckeye, etc have begun to explode. And since I was on the 10 freeway it was still just a quick little trip.
I live near Quartzite Arizona in a small town called Blythe and Quartzite is really just the same, just maybe one store or two that’s new but that’s really it. It has an RV dealership and maybe a few new restaurants but not your average Five Guys or Applebee’s restaurant’s 😂. But yes, the town is still the same.
Jules BJeweled. But what about those Quartzite orgies? lol
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If there is something I don't like about my RV.... I try to change it. Faucets? Bathroom ones changed out. As to reservations... I ain't telling. I prefer a treed area but I stayed in a place where there was a tree that provided shade but we had good neighbors around us so it was okay. Put a curtain up in your RV so you have a private place to change, sleep, read, or whatever. Saw that recently at an RV show. Will be changing out the table so it drops out and we can use have or extend it out. If there is one recommendation in getting an RV: try out the bathroom first. Some have more room then others.
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I'm 55 y.o. and have been thinking about getting into RV'ing. I have watched too many youtube videos on RV'ing to count, but something recently struck me about how folks who are already into RV'ing talk about purchasing RV's ......it's like they're almost apologizing for the industry because there are flaws in either the production of the RV, there's flaws in the selling of the RV (lack of PDI), there's flaws with the upkeep of the RV, there's flaws with the warranty and non-warranty work that will arise, etc., etc. Hey, let me tell you all something : QUIT IT ALREADY!! Look, there's no perfect RV......we get it. It's like expecting to buy the perfect car or house. Those don't exist either! The perfect spouse - uh, ain't happening. The perfect schools? Can't find it. The perfect neighborhood? Not until Jesus returns. So, continue to give it to us straight (who aren't into RV'ing yet), both the good and the bad, but please quit ''apologizing" for the quirks of owning an RV. (PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO OTHER RV SUPPORTERS). God bless.
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My wife and I bought a brand new travel trailer. Hated the RV lifestyle....hated it. Sold it six months later. Thank God.
Robert Blue so why follow this thread and video
Ha! Some R homies.
Because it's interesting.
And you didn't know until you tried - so you won't ever wish "you had done that" - most people stop at the trying.... life is about experience...
Sometimes when you step up to the plate you get a meatball fast ball. your hitting this one out of the park. I like where this is going. Great Job.
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1.) Design/build/customize your own. Personally, I'd rather go with a trailer set-up, because I don't want to have to tow a secondary vehicle, and I don't want to have to try driving a 20 ft.+ vehicle around everywhere.
2.) Plan & pick your destinations according to season ...obviously you're not going to want to be in tornado alley when tornadoes are in-season.
3.) Keep a list of what is most-likely to wear out and stock up. For-granted you won't be able to prepare for everything, though that's where AAA comes in handy, as well as family/friend you can call.
4.) Stock up on Moth Balls and D-Con.
5.) Know your rights AND the laws of wherever you plan on staying. And always have an alternative plan ...it doesn't always have to be Wal-Mart, it can Lowes, Home Depot, Waffle House, etc.
6.) As said ...always have an alternative --there's mall parking lots OR even stealth camping.
7.) Suck it up, Buttercup? ...EXACTLY! ;)
8.) This is another reason why I'd want a truck & trailer set-up instead just one big vehicle. Plus it may prove difficult to pull an RV into a laundry mat parking lot.
9.) Baby Wipes! ...2 packs --one pack for washing(I pour Sea Breeze into mine) and the second pack for wiping/rinsing. As long as you concentrate your efforts on your pit-areas, the rest can go for a long period. ALSO consider a seat cover(put a hoody reversed over the seat) and couch covers(old blankets/bed sheets work great). They're easier to wash than the actual chair/couch surface. And it doesn't hurt to stock up on some Lysol and deodorizer. One will go nose-blind to such close quarters.
10.) Anybody that goes out of their way to be your friend, RVing or not, one should always be skeptical of. But then again ...it just comes down to survival skills, watching your back, and opt'ing to bug out if/when the circumstances(or simply your gut) calls for it.
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It seems to me that more and more people are getting into RV'ing and "van" camping and as with anything else,the more popular it becomes,the more overcrowding becomes an issue.
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Enjoyed the video. I get the feeling that you two cope pretty well with the challenges.
Great Video, thanks for pointing out the down turns of RV living like to learn more on the costs!
Thanks. Glad it helped. The best advice we can give about costs is that they are very subjective to the individual. If you want to TRAVEL the fuel bill will be a lot higher than laying low in a general area.
Seems to me the trend right now is a lot of trailer trash out on the road and they're pissing all of the resorts RV parks off hence all these crazy rules.
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Trailer trash? Seems to me plenty people come along and want to do what someone else is doing and then introduce lots of rules and fuck it up
@@jamesgibson7207 In December my family and I were in a state park and some tool was running a LOUD subwoofer system thumping in his trailer till about 2am. No cell service in the area and no park rangers to be found till the morning. I avoid parks of all kinds when RV'ing. Prefer boon docking in middle of no where.
LIFE is a challenge! I would rather face the challenges of life in a RV living where I want to live. We ALL had some of the same problems when living in a sticks and bricks.
Kevin Loving I've had to sell a home after completing the full remodel because the neighbors next to our master bedroom were so loud and rude. Put a 🔥 pit 6 feet from our bedroom windows. Good point about RV lifestyle.
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I'm an English speaker (not American) and clearly this episode requires either a RV-dictionary or that you're an American. What I'm saying is: I just barely understood about 70% of the informations given. (What is a Quartz-site anyway?).
Yet you two guys deserves a thumbs up and a like. Thanks for sharing 👍
Greeting Peter. Thanks for watching. You are very correct about the slang words, especially in American English. RVing is not much different than...sailing which probably has more unique words.
Quartzsite is a small town off the interstate in Arizona. RVers from far and wide meet there in the winter.
@@outliersoverland Thank you very much 👍
The only thing that really bothered me and sounded completely unreasonable was the discrimination factors. I had no idea that certain RV parks were limited to seniors, nor did I know that they would deny you based on the age of your rig.
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