I remember the days when we could make fun of each other’s trucks and still be friends! I know… Caleb started it, but what’s your best truck joke?? All in good fun :)
Keep Your Daydream, years ago when I arrived at work with our new 2012 Ford F-250 Diesel King Ranch the head of maintenance came out and was saying how nice the truck looked, etc. he then asked what kind of puppy I picked out at the dealer. I gave him a strange looked and he then explained that Ford always give a new puppy with their new trucks... that way you have some company when you break down. 😂😂
Keep Your Daydream Truck Joke....sure The latest feature on the new 2020 Ford Super Duty is a heated tailgate, it keeps your hands warm when you are pushing it through the snow. The last 10 pages on the Ram owner’s manual list repair shop and rental car agencies addresses and phone numbers. GM trucks are some of the safest trucks on the road, the reason is that they are usually being towed by a tow truck so the tow truck take the brunt of the impact.
I thought your impromptu tow vehicle analysis was interesting and not typically what I see. I live in horse country in Aiken SC so my tow truck decision was based on similar observation. I observed that the horse people pulled their horse trailers with mostly Ford or Dodge/Ram trucks. I saw very few Chevy trucks and a few more GMC trucks. So I concluded that those two brands were the ones to look for as a tow vehicle. If the horse people used them for their expensive horses they would be good enough for me. I ended up with a Dodge 2500 mainly because it was less expensive. Love your channel keep up the good videos!
Went to doctor, doctor said to me " pat, he said, you have been repaired so many times now that you can change your name to ford". Then he handed me the bill, wow.
I can imagine many people will not report that sewage cap damage. So kudos to you both for doing not just the inconvenient thing, but also the right thing. You guys are fabulous.
I think you should give Caleb his own segment on a show. Filming, commentary, editing, everything. I'm sure it would be very entertaining! ...Caleb did not pay me to say this... :-) Another great video!
Heartland has you list what you want or need fixed so they have a materials list and can create a schedule of all of the work to be completed during the rally. It's actually incredible.
We have auto level on our Newmar. Not a fan always raises the coach too much. We level as much as we can with Hosspads under tires first then manual level with hydraulic jacks. It allows us to extend the jacks way less. Takes an extra few minutes, but it’s better overall. Glad you didn’t damage the jacks. Izzy
We’re doing it! You’ve been an inspiration for me and me wife, actually selling my business of 15 years and want to experience life now instead of something to do “when we retire”. Even if we do it for only a couple years, we have all those experiences and memories! BTW we’re one of the few I’m guessing from Hawaii waiting for out new hats 🧢 😁👍🏽
Nice congrats. Heck, even if you did it for 6 months, you'd never regret it! Just remember, there will be hard days and things will not go to plan, but you'll course-correct along the way and in the end, it will all be good.
Keep Your Daydream Thank you! Yeah, I have no illusions of perfect every day, I know you guys have “those days” that try your patience. No regrets! Too many already and no more lost opportunities or fear of change. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! P.S looking really hard at the grand design 21G and 25G, two of us and our BMWR9T Scrambler. We live pretty small and our apt now is two ft wider and 6 ft longer. I think it’ll be a fairly smooth transition actually and we’d have a patio!!🤗
Hello KYD go to a Caterpillar dealer and get 1U9891 hydraulic oil additive. I’ve been working on hydraulic systems for 40 years and been working with Caterpillar for 30. This additive works great. Not snake oil. Helps your cylinders move in and out when side loaded from unlevel terrain.
I love learning lessons like this one about the auto-leveling system and the wheel chocks. Thanks for sharing that part. I think my favorite thing about the episodes lately is the ending. Marc always finds a smooth point to ease you out ; )
Water heater cleaning quarterly? 😬 I learned something new today. Passing that along...for a friend. 🤭😉 Thanks for always teaching us along the way. There is always something to learn in the RV world, right? That’s part of what help keeps us all young and young at heart. 👍
About the wheels off the ground, when I started working as an RV technician I helped prep new units straight from the manufacturer. We check everything to try to find as much wrong before it's sold, including everything that goes through the 7-way connector to be sure it's safe to drive. I asked someone what do you do when auto leveling and the wheels lift off the ground. He said, "Check the brakes before it goes back down!"
I.can no longer travel but enjoy your exploits. Your in-depth visits allow greater appreciation of places I visited many years ago. Camping has really changed over the years. My time was much simpler. Thanks for sharing.
I’m always amazed at how positive you all stay !! I love the content and admire you’re ability to keep calm even when things aren’t going right ... I need to learn a thing or two from y’all lol
Sorry to see the panic, but boy do I feel good that I'm not the only one! :) I'm really glad it worked out and nothing was damaged! This exact situation happened to my wife and I; I had the wheel blocks in (we use the ones that crank down and apply force between the tires) and started leveling the rig when all of a sudden the entire thing started rolling downhill, stabilizers sliding across the ground making a terrible noise. I was standing there in utter shock watching it roll away - I thought we had lost the trailer for sure. Somehow it finally stopped and we got it hooked back up to the truck and put into a better spot. Nowadays I use *both* kind of wheel chocks, the ones that block the wheels on the ground and also the ones that go between the tires. Oh the stories we can tell from experience on the road... Thanks for the video!
Ford Found on roadside dead....lol In East Texas we see probably 80% Rams. We also have one to tow with. We love it. We also have a Chevy to tow with. I love the way the Ram tows both are 2012 Diesels. Nerver had a Ford diesel. Maybe next 🤦♂️... Also Stubbs BBQ sauce for the win!
It took me several months, but I have binged what all 7 seasons and an now current! Now I have to wait for the next video to come out like everyone else! Love your family, your journeys, and all the experience! Keep’um coming! 👍😀
I’ve been in the “wheels up”situation before (3 axle XLR toy hauler) and I suffered a SMH moment watching your video! I never even considered the loss of restraint of the chocks! 🤦🏻♂️ I will also be getting boards cut!! Thanks for the video.
I am extremely grateful for you sharing how to do the water heater flush, I'm sure mine hasn't been done in years? So awesome to see an actual tech do it. Thank you
Keep in mind that you need to have your Jack pads on a level stable surface, I had a center jack slide while leveling and it bent the frame "twisted it actually" ripped the underpinning! And more
@@matkurcher9469 normally I would agree, but these 2019 and 2020 are just awesome trucks. Better than GM for sure, better than most Fords. I could have purchased any of the 3 and shopped them all. I was anti Chrysler all this time... they stepped up where Ford and GM gave up
When I back into a site I scroll through my auto level until I find my current level ...will tell you in degrees how far off it is front to back and side to side ..this does two things for me ..How to set my drops legs ( electric auto level) and whether of not I need to run one side up onto leveling blocks ..anything over 1.5% off left to right will lift the tires off the ground ....
Just ordered a KYD hat. As a retired Marine, I think it is outstanding that proceeds from the sale of each cap goes to Toys For Tots. I really enjoy y’all’s videos.
Lots of good RV info Mark, good job and Trish your food looks terrific! Will have to try those tomato things. Regards trucks: I drive a 1996 Dodge Dakota with a Magnum V-8 5.2 engine in it and pull my Cherokee Wolf Pup effortlessly. Favorite sayings: “It it ain’t MOPAR it’s no car!” and “ If ya can’t Dodge’em, Ram’em!”. All in fun!!!!!!
I am just starting to learn about trailer life. You two, and your family have become not just my resource, but my daily entertainment. Thank you so much and congrats on 400k!
Love the truck jokes. It’s funny how offended some people get when you bash their TV! 😂😂. I’m a GMC guy, but I like them all, especially that new F250 Lariat Sport (powerstroke of course)! Your truck is a beast!!! 💪🏻💪🏻
As a person that does a lot of boondocking, always, always, always block it level as much as possible. Also keep some large blocks to put under stabilizer legs. The farther extended they are, the less stable they are.
Outstanding learning experience. However, I wonder what grade of terrain requires the board addition. So, I guess what I'm saying is that must you watch to see how high your tires begin to rise off the ground then stop before it leaves the chaulk? I hop that makes sense. Future 395 owner.
We always put our chocks on the rearmost axle and on both sides for this very reason! We all learn through oh shoot moments. Glad they were all there to help out.
QUESTION: 1st Nice video, What type of cell phone holder do you have on your dash above your vents! I use a magnet type currently but really would like one that others could use too.
It looks like a Proclip. Best holders out there IMHO. If you have a case on your phone, make sure you measure and get the right size, they don't all have a lot of adjustment. For mounts, you can look at ProClip, Panavise, or Bracketron for dependable quality mounting solutions.
Whoo yeah, off the ground, we learned that one too. Luckily we didn't move. I walked by and thought gee those tires don't look like they're on the ground.... give a push.... oh MY GOSH... they spin. Talk about freaking out. If that had rolled it would have gone right into Lake Superior. We put those stick-on levels on the front, just jump out of the truck see how far off we are and if we can put in in a different spot on the site to get level or get the ole Lynx levelers out and throw a row or two under the tires always be for hitting that auto level. RVing where even something you've done 1000 times before can come up and get ya one day. Always something new to learn. Happy trails!
You gave excellent examples of DATA MANIPULATION. Today as Covid19 cases are on the increase, we find that the data reported by different sources often conflict with each other. Thanks for helping folks understand how and why this happens. Kudos. God Bless and stay well. *just found your stuff*
My hubby has had only Dodge Ram Diesel trucks, (Oops, I’m truck brand illiterate as I first wrote GMC) - 3 trucks in nearly forty years. Men love their trucks and are so brand loyal.
Yes, we’re hooked on the Grand Design Rallys. Started with our ‘17 Reflection 307MKS/F-350 SRW, continues with our 2020 Momentum 351M/F-450. Two GD National Rallies, two GD east coast rallies, soon our first Arizona Quartzsite GD Rally in Jan. Definitely agree with making friends, helping each other, enjoy camping with our GD groups and looking forward to seeing them again in the future. Can’t say enough about KYD influence on getting us re-started in RV’ng. Love watching your family experiences and exploring the country together. Your Alaska talk at the GD Rally was outstanding! -Jersey Mike
I love the truck count. Ha I have a GMC diesel from a Ford sorry. Watch all your videos learning so much. Started this life inJune with my first adventure to Fairbanks AK I was told so not have your wheels off the ground in any event. Lesson learned. I tow a 23’ TT from a 31’ TT Safe travels from the PNW
We stayed at their fairgrounds. Beautiful place. The people were really great. We didn't know the FMCA was having a rally. The person from the Fair board let us park in the "vendors" area. Then, she gave us a tour and history lesson of the fair grounds.
Dude i'm thinking of doing this and i'm a serious student to the game. I am a clothing designer and will be operating online, i have Nelly (my cuz) & Snoop Dogg as models. So, i'll use a "Fifth Wheel" promote my clothing all over the states. I even have bullet proof curtains ready for the rig. lol I have things like a make shift hospital. lol I have a ham radio can talk over seas, where there is no signal. I have a repair center for the Fifth Wheel on board, even air tools and compressor. lol Night vision, heat sensors, top of the line spare tires, first aide kits, fire extinguishers, extreme weapons, welding eq & craftsman tools of all types. Thank you for the tips.
Mama said there would be days like this, lol, but it is really how you handle them that makes all the difference and you and Trish always hand issues with such grace. Glad no damage was done with the leveling stuff. People are passionate about their trucks. lol We are Ford people, my late husband used to tease my brother when he pulled in our driveway with his Chevy truck telling him to get that Chevy out of his driveway. lol What ever truck one likes, there is a joke for it I'm sure. Loved the video and learning about cleaning the hot water tank. Who knew-I guess RV'ers know. I learn so much from all even though I don't own an RV. Hugs, Brenda
Those boards will come in handy when you get stuck as well. Chevy owner whole life. Son in law just bought a new Ford and his instrument panel is identical to my High Country. I would never raise that monster off the ground, that could have been catastrophic! Love your channel you guys are awesome.
We used to use boards to level but too bulky to carry around. We have a 2019 3740BH S Class and use Anderson levelers and they work great. They save room and its fast and easy. Thank you for sharing.
We have always been Ford people, but we also noticed a lot of Rams out west when we were there!! We have not been convinced to convert however, still happy with the old girl...
To bad you guys had a rough start to get to your rally. It was great that you guys checked in at the office and workout that broken sewer cap issue. Most folks would have just left. Great video and information. Sorry Caleb that you little Ford bubble got popped. LOL! Just kidding Ford trucks are ok I don’t have an issue with Ford trucks. Very glad the front jacks are ok. You guys have a great trip and drive safe. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Amazing videos! We RV as much as possible and I'm learning and relearning from your videos. Thank you for your time and effort to create these for us to enjoy.
Another great video. I carry some 2x12x12 and 6x6x14 rough cut larch lumber pieces to block up the landing gear so it doesn’t extend too far out. The wood also sinks and bites into the ground... especially on grass ..helps to stop it from sliding.
Went to the forest river rally last year.Nice to have all the tech people there. . We were down by the racetrack track( full hookup) enjoy the week but once was enough for us.
It's cool you talked about the mistakes made, but what I really thought was cool was how wide spread the orders for your hats have been! It is a real sign of world-wide recognition of your channel's success to see that kind of support. Great work! Oh, and my choice for a larger TV - the new Super Duty!
That rally looks like a blast! Love the mistakes at the rally and how the community just jumps right in to help out! Amazing! Thank you so much for your videos from a couple thinking of full timing in the near future. Also we do love a lot that Grand Design does offer.
Hey Marc. I always chock the wheels with rubber chocks on the "high side" of an un-level site. That way if the wheels do lift, it's the ones on the other side. I do use a board(s) if there is more than a couple of inches difference. I always use an x-chock on both sides as well. Also use 6" blocks under the front jacks so they don't have to extend so far- less extension, more stability I think. Another great video!
Norm: Roger on the blocks. I use them under all my jacks. As stated, the stability issue is somewhat reduced due to shorter extensions of the jacks. But as importantly, should I completely disregard my check list and do a "Homer Simpson" and move the truck, the probability of jack bend is significantly reduced. Finally on really really un-level sites, I have extras to stack on the low side. When in doubt about stability, keep the trailer chained to the truck and if possible hitched to the truck.
🤣 Ford, Dodge & Chevy jokes were and still are the best! FORD...Freakin Old Rebuilt Dodge - DODGE...Dead On Delivery Go Easy - CHEVY...Cummin Stroke My Duramax 😂
wish we could find a couple like u guys that share some of the interest while camping, not to mention someone who is still learning the processes of their rig.... we just went from bumper to 5er' so I am in the learning process all over again.... safe travels yo y'all
I know I’m late to the party, it’s Feb. ‘20 wanted to say -awesome video!! Great info, delicious looking food and when my 2020 Forest River is ready to be replace, I’ll sell a kidney and move into the Grand Design neighborhood. That rally- just wow. A pit crew of techs swoop in addition to the issue at hand, lets check out the entire rig while we’re here. That my friends is quality service after the sale.
Mark, so impressed how you keep your cool under bad situations. I would have turned into Hulk or something. Lol. We can all definetly take a lesson from you two.
Trish is correct....watermelon is best when REALLY cold! I almost bent the front jack on ours the very first time using it. I took off the chocks before hooking up to the truck and brought the slide in and the tires slipped off the blocks and the trailer slid forward. BIG mistake. Thankfully nothing broke!
Goldens are such a sweet bunch. Have had and raised Goldens for 55 years now (wow) Mom and Dad were some of the first to have the imported English Goldens. I wish they would have a sub category for them though...........the gold color has been pretty well bred out of them. Either way.......a Golden is a Golden........ you just can't find a better addition to the family
You can get level indicators with sticking backing and install them on the side of you RV. If you install two of them it will let you know level the ground is. We use on them on our utility trucks.
We attended our first rally at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds about a week after you were there. Ours was the Montana rally. We learned so much! Very glad we went. We found most of the seminars were not necessarily brand specific but very helpful as we prepare to go Fulltime in about a year. We have since bought a DRV Mobile Suites and look forward to attending some to the SOITC rallys.
Thank you. The first day with our 32' Reflection the leveling system lifted both wheels off the ground. With only 4 levelers, I was concerned with carrying the weight of the entire suspension system instead if it actually supporting the trailer. I hadn't thought about the trailer moving. I put cheap level bubbles on the back and side. Based where the bubble is we know how much leveling to put under the tires in one try.
I use the wheel X chock on both sides works great. I forgot to take them off one time and pulled forward a little and wondered why the tiers were not turning.
Holy crap you guys were 2 miles from my house at this event 🤟🤟🤟 so weird been watching your travels for a while and then bam you're in my backyard lol 🤣🤣
I remember the days when we could make fun of each other’s trucks and still be friends! I know… Caleb started it, but what’s your best truck joke?? All in good fun :)
Keep Your Daydream, years ago when I arrived at work with our new 2012 Ford F-250 Diesel King Ranch the head of maintenance came out and was saying how nice the truck looked, etc. he then asked what kind of puppy I picked out at the dealer. I gave him a strange looked and he then explained that Ford always give a new puppy with their new trucks... that way you have some company when you break down. 😂😂
Keep Your Daydream Truck Joke....sure
The latest feature on the new 2020 Ford Super Duty is a heated tailgate, it keeps your hands warm when you are pushing it through the snow.
The last 10 pages on the Ram owner’s manual list repair shop and rental car agencies addresses and phone numbers.
GM trucks are some of the safest trucks on the road, the reason is that they are usually being towed by a tow truck so the tow truck take the brunt of the impact.
How is Coppa going to effect you in January on UA-cam?
I thought your impromptu tow vehicle analysis was interesting and not typically what I see. I live in horse country in Aiken SC so my tow truck decision was based on similar observation. I observed that the horse people pulled their horse trailers with mostly Ford or Dodge/Ram trucks. I saw very few Chevy trucks and a few more GMC trucks. So I concluded that those two brands were the ones to look for as a tow vehicle. If the horse people used them for their expensive horses they would be good enough for me. I ended up with a Dodge 2500 mainly because it was less expensive. Love your channel keep up the good videos!
Went to doctor, doctor said to me " pat, he said, you have been repaired so many times now that you can change your name to ford". Then he handed me the bill, wow.
I can imagine many people will not report that sewage cap damage. So kudos to you both for doing not just the inconvenient thing, but also the right thing. You guys are fabulous.
I think you should give Caleb his own segment on a show.
Filming, commentary, editing, everything.
I'm sure it would be very entertaining!
...Caleb did not pay me to say this... :-)
Another great video!
Heartland has you list what you want or need fixed so they have a materials list and can create a schedule of all of the work to be completed during the rally. It's actually incredible.
We have auto level on our Newmar. Not a fan always raises the coach too much. We level as much as we can with Hosspads under tires first then manual level with hydraulic jacks. It allows us to extend the jacks way less. Takes an extra few minutes, but it’s better overall.
Glad you didn’t damage the jacks.
Izzy
Sweet Charlie really steals the show!!
I agree 🐾
I must say it’s so refreshing to see family and a well loved dog enjoying quality time
We’re doing it! You’ve been an inspiration for me and me wife, actually selling my business of 15 years and want to experience life now instead of something to do “when we retire”. Even if we do it for only a couple years, we have all those experiences and memories! BTW we’re one of the few I’m guessing from Hawaii waiting for out new hats 🧢 😁👍🏽
Nice congrats. Heck, even if you did it for 6 months, you'd never regret it! Just remember, there will be hard days and things will not go to plan, but you'll course-correct along the way and in the end, it will all be good.
Keep Your Daydream Thank you! Yeah, I have no illusions of perfect every day, I know you guys have “those days” that try your patience. No regrets! Too many already and no more lost opportunities or fear of change. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! P.S looking really hard at the grand design 21G and 25G, two of us and our BMWR9T Scrambler. We live pretty small and our apt now is two ft wider and 6 ft longer. I think it’ll be a fairly smooth transition actually and we’d have a patio!!🤗
Hello KYD go to a Caterpillar dealer and get 1U9891 hydraulic oil additive. I’ve been working on hydraulic systems for 40 years and been working with Caterpillar for 30. This additive works great. Not snake oil. Helps your cylinders move in and out when side loaded from unlevel terrain.
I love learning lessons like this one about the auto-leveling system and the wheel chocks. Thanks for sharing that part.
I think my favorite thing about the episodes lately is the ending. Marc always finds a smooth point to ease you out ; )
Water heater cleaning quarterly? 😬 I learned something new today. Passing that along...for a friend. 🤭😉 Thanks for always teaching us along the way. There is always something to learn in the RV world, right? That’s part of what help keeps us all young and young at heart. 👍
About the wheels off the ground, when I started working as an RV technician I helped prep new units straight from the manufacturer. We check everything to try to find as much wrong before it's sold, including everything that goes through the 7-way connector to be sure it's safe to drive. I asked someone what do you do when auto leveling and the wheels lift off the ground. He said, "Check the brakes before it goes back down!"
Hahha 😂
What does the great mechanics of grand design drive? 'MIC DROP " 😜
Love the vids each Sunday.
Love how she said Carson-Caleb. My mother also did that with me and my three brothers.
My Grandmother would start with my cousin's name, then her dog's name and finally mine. I'm surprised I didn't learn to answer to "Nipper".😉
I.can no longer travel but enjoy your exploits. Your in-depth visits allow greater appreciation of places I visited many years ago. Camping has really changed over the years. My time was much simpler. Thanks for sharing.
I’m always amazed at how positive you all stay !! I love the content and admire you’re ability to keep calm even when things aren’t going right ... I need to learn a thing or two from y’all lol
I've been riding Honda Gold Wings for 30 years, and I love going to the rallies for the same reason - the dealers, the experts, the community
The calling thing is the best idea ever me and my wife use this trick every time we back our 40' rig and it's a marriage safer
Sorry to see the panic, but boy do I feel good that I'm not the only one! :) I'm really glad it worked out and nothing was damaged! This exact situation happened to my wife and I; I had the wheel blocks in (we use the ones that crank down and apply force between the tires) and started leveling the rig when all of a sudden the entire thing started rolling downhill, stabilizers sliding across the ground making a terrible noise. I was standing there in utter shock watching it roll away - I thought we had lost the trailer for sure. Somehow it finally stopped and we got it hooked back up to the truck and put into a better spot. Nowadays I use *both* kind of wheel chocks, the ones that block the wheels on the ground and also the ones that go between the tires. Oh the stories we can tell from experience on the road... Thanks for the video!
Ford Found on roadside dead....lol
In East Texas we see probably 80% Rams. We also have one to tow with. We love it. We also have a Chevy to tow with. I love the way the Ram tows both are 2012 Diesels. Nerver had a Ford diesel. Maybe next 🤦♂️... Also Stubbs BBQ sauce for the win!
It took me several months, but I have binged what all 7 seasons and an now current! Now I have to wait for the next video to come out like everyone else! Love your family, your journeys, and all the experience! Keep’um coming! 👍😀
Nice! 👍 Sorry you have to wait now :)
I’ve been in the “wheels up”situation before (3 axle XLR toy hauler) and I suffered a SMH moment watching your video! I never even considered the loss of restraint of the chocks! 🤦🏻♂️ I will also be getting boards cut!! Thanks for the video.
I am extremely grateful for you sharing how to do the water heater flush, I'm sure mine hasn't been done in years? So awesome to see an actual tech do it. Thank you
Keep in mind that you need to have your Jack pads on a level stable surface, I had a center jack slide while leveling and it bent the frame "twisted it actually" ripped the underpinning! And more
I have always really admired Grand Design RV. They would be at the top of our list if/when we change our 5er.
The reason there are so few RAMs, they are busy working and not on vacation. ;-)
Haha we love our ram.
I love my 2019 2500 diesel
Could it be they are back in the shop?🤣
@@matkurcher9469 normally I would agree, but these 2019 and 2020 are just awesome trucks. Better than GM for sure, better than most Fords. I could have purchased any of the 3 and shopped them all. I was anti Chrysler all this time... they stepped up where Ford and GM gave up
Can I have done aloe vera for that burn? lol
Sharing your mistakes will save me money. Learning has occurred. Thank you.
When I back into a site I scroll through my auto level until I find my current level ...will tell you in degrees how far off it is front to back and side to side ..this does two things for me ..How to set my drops legs ( electric auto level) and whether of not I need to run one side up onto leveling blocks ..anything over 1.5% off left to right will lift the tires off the ground ....
Just ordered a KYD hat.
As a retired Marine, I think it is outstanding that proceeds from the sale of each cap goes to Toys For Tots.
I really enjoy y’all’s videos.
Ford won because of the new feature of a heated tailgate.
That way your hands will not get COLD when you have to push.\
bull 142 🤣
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Puwahahaha! Nice 👍
Lots of good RV info Mark, good job and Trish your food looks terrific! Will have to try those tomato things.
Regards trucks: I drive a 1996 Dodge Dakota with a Magnum V-8 5.2 engine in it and pull my Cherokee Wolf Pup effortlessly. Favorite sayings: “It it ain’t MOPAR it’s no car!” and “ If ya can’t Dodge’em, Ram’em!”.
All in fun!!!!!!
Love the Stubbs Barbecue sauce in the fridge. Its the best. Austin, TX
That's funny! You're right.
Stubbs is our favorite!!
Stubbs is the best!
I am just starting to learn about trailer life. You two, and your family have become not just my resource, but my daily entertainment. Thank you so much and congrats on 400k!
You should also get leveling leg blocks or pads that can be stacked , the less the legs are extended the less chance of them bending . Just sayin
Very true!
Love the truck jokes. It’s funny how offended some people get when you bash their TV! 😂😂. I’m a GMC guy, but I like them all, especially that new F250 Lariat Sport (powerstroke of course)! Your truck is a beast!!! 💪🏻💪🏻
Interesting data. Love my ram 3500 dually but not brand loyal. Just the best value at the time.
As a person that does a lot of boondocking, always, always, always block it level as much as possible. Also keep some large blocks to put under stabilizer legs. The farther extended they are, the less stable they are.
Q. Why don't Chevy's sustain much damage in front end collisions?
A. The tow truck takes most of the impact.
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Outstanding learning experience. However, I wonder what grade of terrain requires the board addition. So, I guess what I'm saying is that must you watch to see how high your tires begin to rise off the ground then stop before it leaves the chaulk? I hop that makes sense. Future 395 owner.
Our little dachshund also has an appetite for books.....I feel your pain
Well read....
See what happens when your honest. Great work guys. Love the videos. Luckiest Kid ever!!
This was such an interesting video - lots of useful information for rv-era - thank you!
Yeah great video!
We always put our chocks on the rearmost axle and on both sides for this very reason! We all learn through oh shoot moments. Glad they were all there to help out.
QUESTION: 1st Nice video, What type of cell phone holder do you have on your dash above your vents! I use a magnet type currently but really would like one that others could use too.
Would like to know this answer as well. Seems very stable.
I trashed two in the last two days. Pls share, it looked so sturdy and easy to get in and out.
I wanted to ask the same question!
It looks like a Proclip. Best holders out there IMHO. If you have a case on your phone, make sure you measure and get the right size, they don't all have a lot of adjustment. For mounts, you can look at ProClip, Panavise, or Bracketron for dependable quality mounting solutions.
Whoo yeah, off the ground, we learned that one too. Luckily we didn't move. I walked by and thought gee those tires don't look like they're on the ground.... give a push.... oh MY GOSH... they spin. Talk about freaking out. If that had rolled it would have gone right into Lake Superior. We put those stick-on levels on the front, just jump out of the truck see how far off we are and if we can put in in a different spot on the site to get level or get the ole Lynx levelers out and throw a row or two under the tires always be for hitting that auto level. RVing where even something you've done 1000 times before can come up and get ya one day. Always something new to learn. Happy trails!
Caleb is a superstar, don’t worry Mark, we will still let you be in the videos.
I always try to level side to side as close as I can before I hit auto level. Don't feel comfortable with wheels off the ground.
Yeah that's a great idea! I've accidentally pulled a tire off once.
It was great to see Chris and Jack helping you out with the jacks, they are awesome!
"WE DON'T MANIPULATE THE DATA SON" LOL
😂😂😂
You gave excellent examples of DATA MANIPULATION. Today as Covid19 cases are on the increase, we find that the data reported by different sources often conflict with each other. Thanks for helping folks understand how and why this happens. Kudos. God Bless and stay well. *just found your stuff*
My hubby has had only Dodge Ram Diesel trucks, (Oops, I’m truck brand illiterate as I first wrote GMC) - 3 trucks in nearly forty years. Men love their trucks and are so brand loyal.
Hint: Always level rig left and right with wheel blocks/lifts !! This is true with all trailer/5thWheel/etc.
Yes, we’re hooked on the Grand Design Rallys. Started with our ‘17 Reflection 307MKS/F-350 SRW, continues with our 2020 Momentum 351M/F-450. Two GD National Rallies, two GD east coast rallies, soon our first Arizona Quartzsite GD Rally in Jan. Definitely agree with making friends, helping each other, enjoy camping with our GD groups and looking forward to seeing them again in the future. Can’t say enough about KYD influence on getting us re-started in RV’ng. Love watching your family experiences and exploring the country together. Your Alaska talk at the GD Rally was outstanding! -Jersey Mike
Chevy and GMC are the same truck. They are made in the same plant.
If you think it’s unfair add Lincoln’s to the survey.
17' GMC Duramax right here!! The best, obviously!
Chevrolet ftw for towing our fifth wheel.
I love the truck count. Ha I have a GMC diesel from a Ford sorry. Watch all your videos learning so much. Started this life inJune with my first adventure to Fairbanks AK I was told so not have your wheels off the ground in any event. Lesson learned. I tow a 23’ TT from a 31’ TT Safe travels from the PNW
GMC - Gotta Mechanic Coming.
Dodge - Drips Oil Drops Grease Everywhere
Donald Hooker haha... to add to that...
Ford - Fix Or Repair Daily. Lol
Don't forget Ford- found on road dead
Ford found on Road dead 👊👍😎
First On Race Day
90% of Fords are still on the road today, the other 10% made it home.
We stayed at their fairgrounds. Beautiful place. The people were really great. We didn't know the FMCA was having a rally. The person from the Fair board let us park in the "vendors" area. Then, she gave us a tour and history lesson of the fair grounds.
Auto industry has changed over the years and now RAM is owned by Fiat-Italian made, GM=China Motors but Ford is still good old American made.!!!
As of 2019 the Honda Ridgeline is said to be the most American made truck, if you can consider that a truck.
This Michigan family only drives Lincoln/Ford. 😀
My Ford pickup was built in Canada. I had a Ford car. All the parts were made in Mexico.
Charlie is sooooo sweet, I just love him..Oh, you guys too! Love your videos.
What kind of cellphone holder do you have in your truck
I learn so much watching you guys. It was cool to see our friend Chris who was one of the technitions that helped you in this video. Safe travels
I run into more Rams than anything else. Doesn't seem right.
Look at ford f series sales numbers vs Ram. It'll make perfect sense.
Dude i'm thinking of doing this and i'm a serious student to the game. I am a clothing designer and will be operating online, i have Nelly (my cuz) & Snoop Dogg as models. So, i'll use a "Fifth Wheel" promote my clothing all over the states. I even have bullet proof curtains ready for the rig. lol I have things like a make shift hospital. lol I have a ham radio can talk over seas, where there is no signal. I have a repair center for the Fifth Wheel on board, even air tools and compressor. lol Night vision, heat sensors, top of the line spare tires, first aide kits, fire extinguishers, extreme weapons, welding eq & craftsman tools of all types. Thank you for the tips.
Okay, here’s my truck joke:
Q: Who are the best mechanics?
A: Ford owners.
Q: Know how you fix a FORD?
A: Buy a Chevy.
You hit the nail on the head! Oh yea, I'm a proud ford owner lol
Fix Or Repair Daily?
Mama said there would be days like this, lol, but it is really how you handle them that makes all the difference and you and Trish always hand issues with such grace. Glad no damage was done with the leveling stuff. People are passionate about their trucks. lol We are Ford people, my late husband used to tease my brother when he pulled in our driveway with his Chevy truck telling him to get that Chevy out of his driveway. lol What ever truck one likes, there is a joke for it I'm sure. Loved the video and learning about cleaning the hot water tank. Who knew-I guess RV'ers know. I learn so much from all even though I don't own an RV. Hugs, Brenda
I'd rather be a Cummins than a strokin.
Those boards will come in handy when you get stuck as well. Chevy owner whole life. Son in law just bought a new Ford and his instrument panel is identical to my High Country. I would never raise that monster off the ground, that could have been catastrophic! Love your channel you guys are awesome.
Just so you don't feel bad about being a Ford owner. Jesus was a Ford man as well....He walked everywhere he went :)
Lol. Original and good :)
FORD spelled backwards is Driver Returns On Foot
After seeing this we will be looking for a rally. Sure seems worth all the benefits!
Lots of befits and tons of fun!
FORD , first on race day, 😁
We used to use boards to level but too bulky to carry around. We have a 2019 3740BH S Class and use Anderson levelers and they work great. They save room and its fast and easy. Thank you for sharing.
dodge got its name for dodging broke down fords and Chevy's on the hwy .
If you can't dodge em,, Ram em
You mean dodging the hard work and heavy towing? 😁
Drops Oil Drips Grease Everywhere
We have always been Ford people, but we also noticed a lot of Rams out west when we were there!! We have not been convinced to convert however, still happy with the old girl...
only good thing ford did was
to circle the problem
To bad you guys had a rough start to get to your rally. It was great that you guys checked in at the office and workout that broken sewer cap issue. Most folks would have just left. Great video and information. Sorry Caleb that you little Ford bubble got popped. LOL! Just kidding Ford trucks are ok I don’t have an issue with Ford trucks. Very glad the front jacks are ok. You guys have a great trip and drive safe. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Ford = Ford Owners Recommend Dodge 💁🏼♀️
Amazing videos! We RV as much as possible and I'm learning and relearning from your videos. Thank you for your time and effort to create these for us to enjoy.
If you don't own a Ford, you don't really own a truck.
You guys are strong. I would have burst into tears.
Another great video. I carry some 2x12x12 and 6x6x14 rough cut larch lumber pieces to block up the landing gear so it doesn’t extend too far out. The wood also sinks and bites into the ground... especially on grass ..helps to stop it from sliding.
Went to the forest river rally last year.Nice to have all the tech people there. . We were down by the racetrack track( full hookup) enjoy the week but once was enough for us.
"See ya next Sunday" reminds me of something my grandmother used to say. "See ya in the funny papers" meaning the same thing.
WOW I found my self ducking in my chair when you were going under the power lines and Videoing off the top. LOL
I know. I wish I climbed up and put that camera up there more. Especially on 14' bridges when we clear it by only a few inches!
It's cool you talked about the mistakes made, but what I really thought was cool was how wide spread the orders for your hats have been! It is a real sign of world-wide recognition of your channel's success to see that kind of support. Great work! Oh, and my choice for a larger TV - the new Super Duty!
That rally looks like a blast! Love the mistakes at the rally and how the community just jumps right in to help out! Amazing! Thank you so much for your videos from a couple thinking of full timing in the near future. Also we do love a lot that Grand Design does offer.
Thanks for being open guys. Its is so helpful to those of us planning to full time RV.
Hey Marc. I always chock the wheels with rubber chocks on the "high side" of an un-level site. That way if the wheels do lift, it's the ones on the other side. I do use a board(s) if there is more than a couple of inches difference. I always use an x-chock on both sides as well. Also use 6" blocks under the front jacks so they don't have to extend so far- less extension, more stability I think. Another great video!
Norm: Roger on the blocks. I use them under all my jacks. As stated, the stability issue is somewhat reduced due to shorter extensions of the jacks. But as importantly, should I completely disregard my check list and do a "Homer Simpson" and move the truck, the probability of jack bend is significantly reduced. Finally on really really un-level sites, I have extras to stack on the low side. When in doubt about stability, keep the trailer chained to the truck and if possible hitched to the truck.
I agree less extension = more stability
🤣 Ford, Dodge & Chevy jokes were and still are the best! FORD...Freakin Old Rebuilt Dodge - DODGE...Dead On Delivery Go Easy - CHEVY...Cummin Stroke My Duramax 😂
wish we could find a couple like u guys that share some of the interest while camping, not to mention someone who is still learning the processes of their rig.... we just went from bumper to 5er' so I am in the learning process all over again.... safe travels yo y'all
SWEET/ADORABLE Charlie too CUTE in passenger seat, He's saying o.k. Dad lets goooooo!!! LOL!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you & Family!!!! LOVES/HUGS!!!!
I know I’m late to the party, it’s Feb. ‘20 wanted to say -awesome video!! Great info, delicious looking food and when my 2020 Forest River is ready to be replace, I’ll sell a kidney and move into the Grand Design neighborhood. That rally- just wow. A pit crew of techs swoop in addition to the issue at hand, lets check out the entire rig while we’re here. That my friends is quality service after the sale.
Mark, so impressed how you keep your cool under bad situations. I would have turned into Hulk or something. Lol. We can all definetly take a lesson from you two.
It only took me 42 years! ;)
Trish is correct....watermelon is best when REALLY cold! I almost bent the front jack on ours the very first time using it. I took off the chocks before hooking up to the truck and brought the slide in and the tires slipped off the blocks and the trailer slid forward. BIG mistake. Thankfully nothing broke!
Goldens are such a sweet bunch. Have had and raised Goldens for 55 years now (wow) Mom and Dad were some of the first to have the imported English Goldens. I wish they would have a sub category for them though...........the gold color has been pretty well bred out of them. Either way.......a Golden is a Golden........ you just can't find a better addition to the family
You can get level indicators with sticking backing and install them on the side of you RV. If you install two of them it will let you know level the ground is. We use on them on our utility trucks.
We attended our first rally at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds about a week after you were there. Ours was the Montana rally. We learned so much! Very glad we went. We found most of the seminars were not necessarily brand specific but very helpful as we prepare to go Fulltime in about a year. We have since bought a DRV Mobile Suites and look forward to attending some to the SOITC rallys.
Thank you. The first day with our 32' Reflection the leveling system lifted both wheels off the ground. With only 4 levelers, I was concerned with carrying the weight of the entire suspension system instead if it actually supporting the trailer. I hadn't thought about the trailer moving. I put cheap level bubbles on the back and side. Based where the bubble is we know how much leveling to put under the tires in one try.
I use the wheel X chock on both sides works great. I forgot to take them off one time and pulled forward a little and wondered why the tiers were not turning.
Holy crap you guys were 2 miles from my house at this event 🤟🤟🤟 so weird been watching your travels for a while and then bam you're in my backyard lol 🤣🤣