Living in a RV for a month! We bought it, let’s get it ready!
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2023
- Living in a camper for the month will be so great in this little R-Pod! What do y’all think?!
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I was always told that the safety chains on a trailer are suppose to Chriscross. That way if the trailer came disconnected to the hitch the chain could cradle the tongue and hopefully save it.
Agreed. And my understanding is that the chains should be tight enough to prevent the trailer tongue from dropping to the pavement if the trailer comes loose (off the ball). You can twist the chains to take up any slack.
This is the law in many states. If your not doing it this way your pulling a trailer wrong
Are you sure they aren’t?
in theory only
@@GrumpyClaus Look at 27:26 there NOT crossed, also need to add the pin that keeps the coupler from letting go of the ball. Both are easy fixies.
I laughed too loud at work when Aaron offered to dig up the plants and bring them along. 🤣
And the mulch...
Got me too, but my man wanted salsa supplies.
Brings me back to discovering I'd hooked up my battery backwards and all our drinks started getting warm on the way to Texas. Little campers sure are fun! 😂
That looked like fun. Seeing Derek and his family just chillin' was nice.
Its nice to see Aaron hosting the majority of this video, and that he's using things he got from Amazon and Ebay which is where most of us un-sponsored mortals turn to for things first.
That’s an awesome setup you have. Maybe a solar panel and controller so you don’t kill your battery when you’re off grid could be a good idea. Looking forward to seeing the show. We don’t have car shows that big in New Zealand so bring it on. 👍🇳🇿
Y’all’s positive attitude is what makes this Channel so interesting. Every time you face an unexpected challenge or problem you joyfully meet it with patience and discipline. You don’t gripe and complain and have a pity party. Lesson is that we all face adversity along our journeys, but it’s how we face them that really matters.
Guys, I think anyone who has ever ventured out like this surely had a good chuckle when Aaron asked " hey, want me to dig those up too?" My first wife asked if I could install her favorite toilet before we left, like 30 minutes, before we left! Lucky guys that have mechanical wives. Understanding is the key to compatibility. And a good sense of humor.
awesome couple, so danged cute, fun together. Magical relationship. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures.
Thanks Aaron for the nostalgia and the practical info. I grew up spending summers on the road at KOAs and the like, especially in Texas. Loved seeing the tall pines again. Y'all enjoy and stay safe! 👍
Its a wonderful little trailer, I would've put a deep cycle battery in instead of the car battery, you can draw down the deep cycle very low without damaging it. Also a 2nd battery was a great idea, just need to follow through with it. The bronco might be factory wired for brake controller, if so a factory pigtail will plug right into an aftermarket controller.
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Ask your tire dealer about equipment trailer tires. They are made for more load ratings and have more plies. Sizes are typically compatible. Don't go with light truck tires. .
What a great vid!!! You two can and are all over the place! Which is fine, but when you pull these together it's Awesome!!! The pup looks fantastic behind and awesome to hear the Bronc is doing the deed!!! Thank you guys!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
You guys are still winning at life! Looks like a great time at this car show. Keep waking up determined and going to bed satisfied! GOOD JOB!
They are cute little campers and it matches. Suggestion though, run them trailer tires at max pressure. It will save a lot of grief later.
That's one sweet little travel trailer guys!!! (what we call em out west here in CA) ;) We're looking at downsizing now that the kids have moved out and away! A 28' is a little much for my wife and I anymore...too much to set up and take down!!! 🤪 gR8 VID!!! 🥰
Emily I think your coverage approach will be great and will result in much more organic and genuine coverage. As for the camper and the Bronco I love them. Perfect size, easy to maneuver and Aaron can be camp cook anytime!
I absolutely love what you did with the small camper. Getting right in and finding the easy fixes to what Aaron thought were going to be major rewiring of the dome lights, And thinking ahead about if more went bad so getting a couple of spares
Then solving all the 3-way power systems for the fridge, stove, water heater, and bathroom looked so much easier than you thought.
When Emily complained about the lack of storage to her grandfather and he said great, it turned 180 degrees and became humorous. I thought he was going to say he could build new interior cabinets for you, when instead he said grandma always packs way too much.
It was a great episode packed with camping tips and knowledge on how it should be done. Making unique checklists for each of your campers might help ensure nothing is left out.
GREAT EPISODE. And I like the longer format too.
Wow! A single axle travel trailer with a slide out. I have never seen that before.
That camper is perfect for your bronco. Matches and everything! Almost as if you planned it that way lol. Love it!
PLEASE explain the broken windshield on a brand new truck. I’m sure I’m not the only one that wants to know, maybe on the next upload 😃
Nothing to explain! Rock truck!
FSG, you guys a the coolest couple who jump in and figure it out every time! Your channel is always a breath of fresh air even when things are far less than perfect. It is also great to hang with Derek and Jessica who are also a very high class act! Great video! Thanks!
I like that likttle camper has a slide out! They add so much space to a travel trailer!
I know you are a diesel guy Aaron, but that big block is worth freshening. 15 years from now, you'll be glad you kept the original engine....
I loved it when Aarron hit reverse at the driving range ! Beautiful rig !
The Camper is Awesome, the adventure was like being there! Thank you so much!
Very cool little RV! Go fix it up and enjoy it! Do check your DOT date codes on the trailer tires, if the tires are old, it can bite you in the butt. Thanks for a cool video as always, and God bless you guys as you travel this summer!
did you even watch the video, He did exactly that and then got new tires. you must have missed it.
So smart to do a complete safety inspection and replace was was necessary, especially the tires. Smart man Erin
This was great! Just to short!! lol! With me having knee replacement surgery 3 weeks ago, this is the longest I have sat still! I could have sat another hour! My wife and I (70 and 69), love camping. Started in tents in our 20's and 30's, had a pickup with a camper, in our 30' and 40's, and then we got an RV when we retired at 62!! LOVE LOVE CAMPING LIFE!!
That shot of the Bronco with the chicory flowers in the foreground looks like it should be a Ford ad.
Great videos. The main thing is that you both seemed very happy and enjoying this trip. That's what it's all about. I hope the car show goes good and that you two stay safe. Just be careful out there. Again great videos
Great Episode- The camper is a good "modern way" to travel and go to work events. Props for Aaron and his cooking skills - If I may - another you tuber that I follow has some videos out and is sponsored by EcoFlow (no I don't work for them). They have a brand of solar products as well as battery operated products- one of the things they have is a portable Refrigerator (the Glacier) that actually makes ice cubes. The Bronco- 6 cylinder dual turbo - rated for 3500 pounds towing. If you are worried about weight distribution - I suggest taking the Bronco and the camper to a truck stop and weighing it there- you will have to pay but you can get the total weight of the Bronco and the camper (I'd also have it loaded like you were going on a trip because that would give you a true weight picture). Also - gas/fuel mileage - what was your fuel consumption pulling the trailer?
Such a loaded episode! Great video, great camper, great food and awesome Beri company! Can't ask for much more! Be safe and have an awesome time!
Love the little camper and that breakfast sandwich looks great!
Thanks for taking us on your camper road trip just AWESOME that lil thing is just perfect for the two of you for such an outing
Nothing but a smile on this guys face! I loved the whole show. Thank you to you both.
On the lower storage they sell a tray that rolls out to either side so you can get to all your stuff that ends up in the middle. If it is too much weight you can build it out of wood and use Masonite to Masonite to allow it to have less friction.
Moth balls wrapped in a screen and put in various places under the frame and in the storage area to keep the critters away/keep from building nests as you e seen within the propane tank cover.
We have had a 2015 F150 with the 1st gen 2.7 twin turbo and I agree that it is a very powerful motor for it's size but keep in mind that power creates heat. At just over 100k miles a $70 heat sensor in one of the heads fails and initiates the limp in mode. Limped into a dealer and when the mechanic tried to remove the sensor it broke and one thing lead to another requiring the replacement of the head and $7,000 later it is just like new! We are guessing that the camping trip to Vegas complete with dragging our 24 foot camper up and over several mountain passes resulted in producing more heat than the cooling system could safely dissipate even though the temperature gauges never indicated a problem. Give her a rest.
I can not believe you brought your plants along. Love this adventure. Can’t wait to see the camper lifted
All is good 👍😊
How lucky that the trailer matches the bronco pretty much perfectly!
Awesome content. It’s cool to see y’all are friends with Derrick, Jessica and the boys. I love seeing families enjoying families and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Love your Bronco/camper setup. These days, minimalism makes good sense. To often we go for the bigger is better routine and it becomes more costly to travel and maintain the big rig. I’m pleased to see Arron is healing well. At age 67, with lots of old man aches and pains from deterioration…pain is disabling. Hang in there and keep enjoying life. Blessings.
Sometimes the world is very loud and tells you that you need to earn X amount, that there’s a straight line of how you should live your life. Convention.
Your channel reminds me to breathe, and to enjoy the process, to love my many project cars, and to be satisfied with my own path I make in life. Even if it’s not the standard.
Thank you for allowing us to tag along .
That sure does mean a lot to us!!! ❤️❤️❤️
So entertaining guys! The colour of the trailer goes so well with the Bronco! 🇦🇺👍
Trailer looks really cool with the Bronco... they pair well together just like you and Aaron. I bet that yo will get a lot of fun use out of it. You were just about an hour and forty five minutes north of us. Thanks for taking us along.
great trailer! And as far as the plants nice touch! All you need now is some solar lights to string up on the bushes and plants to make it festive because camping is a vacation!!!
First of all, love the longer video format. This hour long episode was so immersive and enjoyable! Well done! As for the tiny camper, it reminds me of the little camper we took to Brady Mountain several times a year growing up! Miss those trips. When you came out with the plants, I had to show my wife that she wasn’t the only one who would take her plants camping. 😊
Always cross your safety chains. That way if it comes unhooked the trailer tongue should not hit the ground. That gives you more of a chance to stop safety.
R-Pods are great!! Also, this one is somewhat color coordinated with the Bronco!! Bonus!
1 more thing; buy the cheap husky brand jack stands to put under the axle for when you’re not using it. Save the tires! They get expensive and the flat spot sucks when driving.
Very excited for you about the RPOD! Our departure time is always blow up. And my wife always brings a small potted flowering plant to make it homie. I also have that same brake control, i'm on my second since the first escaped after a large pot hole. I drilled a hole in the thin plastics on the top and secure it to the tow vehicle each trip. As you already know, check the roof for old caulking, water is the death of them
Great video guys, I wish I could have been there with you. Have a blast and stay safe. 👍☮️
I just love the posts you guys deliver. You two are kinda "minimalist" and that is what i adore. Family and friends.
Aaron was right. That trailer is a Great Deal! Looking forward to the rebuild ! 💪
Love the trip, and love the VGG family! Thanks for taking us along😊
Great to see you both smiling and happy with life. Keep up the great content and commentary. You make my days more pleasant. Wish you the best.
The frame outriggers often are too weak to hold up the walls of the trailer. Many Rpod owners add more of them. Replace the screws under the black vinyl strips with longer stainless steel screws as the originals rust out and fail.
I enjoyed this vid, makes we wanna go get a camper! I forgot how relaxing it can be!
love the dialogue about the plants... lol
R-Pod was the first rv we rented, & pulled with our 2014 Toyota Highlander through the Four Corners.
Love them, but we chose something a bit more spacious.
We now have a Grand Design Imagine XLS 23LDE.
Check the roof spoiler, they usually leak. Strap up the drain pipe with a muffler hanger. Check the age of the tires
You could buy a pair of aluminum heads for the 396. I'm a diesel fan, got a 12 valve Cummins and love it. But the original numbers matching big block C30 just ain't something you see everyday. Y'all will enjoy that stress free little camper! Good video!
It's great to see yall are hanging out with VGG. It's always been one of my favorite shows. Love the camper. It would be perfect for my wife and I. Also hello from Arkansas.
Looking at where the trailer brake plug goes in There's a bolt 🔩 to the Left of it, Maybe a bit of plate steel something like Angle line, Cut to length and the end folded up with a hole in it so that the Bolt can go through to Brace it, The flattened ledge of the Angle line goes under the trailer brake attachment to Support it.. Probably sounds confusing but you will understand what I mean 😉😉😉
Thanks so much for posting this video! Informative and fun too! We have been considering an Intech Flyer Explore (Toyhauler re Dirt Bike) and Enclosed camper too! You have now sold me on the Adventure Off Road kit!
I like how the Bronco and the trailer match. It seems to be the perfect size for the two of you.
Love the camper and you guys made it your own with all your touches, by the way you can get a drop hitch to level your trailer.
This video makes me want to go out and buy a travel trailer and I’ve never been camping or RVing! 🤣
What a great little camper! Beautiful camp sites along the way.
That little RPod is perfect for the Bronco. Looks really cool and like it was made for it. I sure would fix that gem up to perfection to use for pleasure. Especially since it comes with a personal chef. ❤
Emily Your facial expressions as Aron was mansplaining everything was priceless 😅😅😅😂😂
I may have been mentioned but if you turn the knob on the stove to "lite" and push down it should activate the piezo lighter (provided you have the electricity hooked up or good batteries). Have fun!
An amazing setup, I literally feel your joy and happiness through the camera and I love it, you guys stay safe going back home. Peace ✌
At 34:48 ~ "Want me to dig those up"?... i had to laugh at that quick wit, typical guy sarcasm!!!
I think the one thing I would have added would be a grass runner for the door yard. For when you dont have the concrete pad
That trailer is the perfect size for the Bronco and the wheels nearly match 👍🏻🫵🏻
just a tip from a old camper.. that grab handle by the door you can and should fold it forward during transit.. it doubles as a security to keep the door from coming open on the camper due to flexing.. it Does happen Trust me .
It was great meeting you guys! See you next year.
Ditto! See ya next year!!
That camper is awesome! Great work bringing it back. Your trip looked incredible. I think your closing shots are from the day I got to meet you. Like I said then - been following you both for a long time and greatly enjoy the content. You both were so nice.
You rocked on your coverage of Iola. It was our first year this year, it won’t be our last.
Thanks again ~ Chuck
P.S. - I have to get one of those small Blackstones.
It looks like fun. Mine is 18’ I pull it with a Ford Explorer! Get you an equalizer hitch. It will be peace of mind. Walmart right now has all RV stuff you may need. Get a new sewer hose please! Have Fun!!!
I thought this was a Jump In ep for a while. Super fun and that camper looks really cozy for a few days.
I started my own dinner a bit later than I thought and was starving when Aaron cooked the curry… may have said some not so nice things about you guys at that moment, sorry! 😂
Hey guys nice find. Been an RV owner for 23 years now so just a little tip. Those rear bumpers on that style of trailer are not meant to tow anything!!
It will flex with just the spare tire mounted on it.
Can’t wait to see more of this.
Good luck.
Oh …I really wish you would not play with that brake app while driving. Enough to worry about with that rig in tow. Be safe out there.!!
before looking for a lift kit look at the adjustable hitches, just a suggetsion.
That mint green trailer looks so good with your Bronco.
Cute little camper, like how you have set it up, really perfect size for 2 people. I wonder if I could pull that with my 66 Bronco Roadster? Probably not.
You can deal with the tongue weight by how you load the trailer with your supplies. By shifting most everything to the rear, your tongue weight will be reduced.
Most 3 way fridges draw a LOT of 12V amps, but also, most fridges will stay lit on propane while you drive down the highway. Give it a try.
Use Deep Cell Marine Batteries 💯
My camper is very similar to yours, love my camper. That Bronco does a very good job of towing it.
Love the R-POD perfect - great look with the bronco - you got a great deal on it - love y’all your to darn cute
Nicely done, an entertaining hour of viewing!
Love the camper. The three things I found mor useful (for me) was a battery powered drill to put the legs down, a rear camera wired to Bluetooth on the camper and a tyre pressure monitoring kit for it.
I love the camper and the way you two are making it your home on the road. I can't wait to see what you do next with it and where you take it. Great stuff! Have fun!
Congrats on the camper and happy camping!!!
Chock your trailer wheels and disconnect from vehicle. That’ll get you level from front to back. The hardest leveling is side to side.
Put a receiver hitch on the back of the camper, then you can use your motorcycle carrier with it.
transmission temp is important ,if it gets too hot ,it will destroy your clutches.a trailer that size shouldn't cause problems,but stay aware of transmission temperature
Agree about the leaks. Our son had an RPOD and the slide leaked. It spent almost a year at the factory getting repaired
awesome. loved seeing you guys with vice grip garage!!!!! keep up the good work!!!!
4:21 that’s a nice looking combination between the Bronco and Camper Trailer. Nicely done.
I would add a sway control for peace of mind, during high winds and trucks passing.
If you fold your door rail/ handle forward, it is another level of safeguard, your camper door will not open while traveling.
Thanks for bringing us along for the trip, guys. Excellent job.
My wife bought those same Pioneer Women comforter and pillow cases for the bed and she absolutely loves them. You two are a Joy to watch!
Aaron, I hope you know how good you have it. Your wife is the best and so easy going. I'm sure it's not all roses but she is still a super cool gal.