The Emotional LOWS & Highs of Full Time RV Living
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- RV life can be amazing, but it can also be scary! From a roadside disaster on a busy highway to checking off an RV bucket list item, we're taking you along for an emotional roller coaster of a day.
Our goal is to show you the reality of full time RV living, and we hope that you'll enjoy coming along as we problem solve our way through another RV life problem before getting to show you Craig's favorite campground that we've stayed at!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Leaving Williamsburg, Virginia
2:33 Danger on the Highway
6:29 The second problem
9:41 RVers Bucket List Item
14:38 Arriving in Lake City, SC
15:47 Crossroads Coach Resort
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We’re Victoria & Craig! In 2021, we decided that we needed to make life a little more exciting, so we bought a used fifth wheel and completely renovated it. Then, we sold our house in Tallahassee, Florida and hit the road full time in our RV! We’ve traveled all around the United States (and Baja Mexico!) and fell in love with boondocking in our RV at the most beautiful places. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100. You’ll always find us on some kind of outdoor adventure, whether it’s hiking the Grand Canyon, rock climbing in Yosemite or surfing the shores of Baja Mexico. Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3ssOjGT) to follow along on our full time RV living adventures!
Hi guys! Another great video. You both have an awesome attitude, didn’t even get bothered by the pipe, just fixed it and went on your way. I’m sorry you went through that. We are learning a lot from you, got to get zip ties. Since we are new to this, we decided not to get any slides, one less thing to break, and also less weight on our RV. We got our solar system installed, it’s very cool. We are finishing packing up the house, putting some stuff in storage and getting ready to go!! The most challenging part of all this was getting rid of the house and it’s contents. It’s crazy the amount of stuff you collect over the years. I even took this opportunity to down size our offices. I am honored that you put my last message up at the end of your video. You guys are an inspiration to us!! Thnx for sharing, can’t wait till your next one. safe travels and again, mucho love from Florida 🤍
I don't blame you for going slide-less for your first rig. Especially after all the troubles we had on our old one! So awesome you got the solar system installed. I bet you'll love it. It really is just so cool to be able to generate power from the sun.
And you're not kidding when it comes to stuff accumulation!! It even happens in an RV after a while. When we moved rigs, I was appalled at how much stuff we ended up needing to get rid of lol. And once again, thanks for all the support!!
That was our one and only stop at a BucEEs. What a nightmare. Never again. The noise level inside was similar to a used car auction.
It also prompted our selling the diesel dually and a big fifth wheel and moving to a TT and a Chevy Express that can get in most places.
My husband and I just took a factory tour at Brinkley today! It was awesome!
oh how cool!! we hope to get to do a factory tour one day!
We hit that bucees the other day. Was so crowded that some were waiting in long lines to LEAVE the lot. Normaly nice tho. And usually cheaper gas. We are in Charleston so that campground would be good for a long weekend.
Yes you guys should check it out!!
You guys are sooo adorable !! we miss buc-ees soo much now that we are living in Idaho - gonna try RV living full time starting in Jan 2025 and see the US again!!
The one thing with slide toppers as you don’t have to scrub the tree sap off the top of your slide out
Traveling I-20 in Mississippi had a tire come apart off a truck trailer in front of us just a couple of days ago. Nothing to do but just drive over it and it did the exact same thing to our sewer hose tube. Had people waving at us flagging us down. We lost a sewer tube on the freeway. Had to put duct tape over the end of the tube to keep the other hose inside.
Buc-ee’s Rocks!
oh goodness!! I hope that's the only damage it did for you guys too. too bad you lost a hose though! Duct tape was our alternate idea too, great minds! 😅
Y'all's attitude is always positive! No matter what craziness is going on, you just persevere!
We hit a tire tread 2 years ago. Ripped out the whole sewer pipe up to the tank connections.
Fixed it ourselves, what a job.
Aww! I'm sorry to hear that.
Love the pecans at Bucees! Yum!! Sorry about the damage to your rig...hopefully it's not too bad. Nice looking RV park!
I love you guys. Buc-ees has the best brisket IMO.
thank you!! it was much better than we were expecting!
The bad thing about having nice stuff ! I forgot to slide the slider hitch our 1st day backing in our driveway and broke our back window and put a mark on the brand new camper .
I said well we got that out of the way . Don't have to worry about the frist scratch 😉
oh noooo. But yep, like you said, there's always going to be a first scratch (or second and third in our case lol)...so you might as well just embrace it 😆
Great work!!! Nice team effort!!! Very impressive the way you handled this BUMP in the road 🙂
Once again, great video. Stay safe out there.
Thanks, you too! 😄
Another great video!!
Thank you so much!!
Enjoyed
thanks for watching!
Beaver Tails are the best!
Road mishaps are the worst. Any RVer that has been through Shreveport LA knows that. It’s the only place we have experienced flat tires. Twice. Good Sam sent out a rep that was more stoned than the Snoop Dog fan club! But it makes for good travel stories…..
I've mentioned this before, I use a small leaf blower on s/o tops.
we use one sometimes too! depends on which is easier to grab
Great video, entertaining
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching!
My favorite RV channel
Thank you so much!!
Buccees is a beast.
so much bigger than we imagined
Hello. How have you never been to a Buccees when you are from Tallahassee....?? Too funny. $3.95!! Whoot whoot. (Currently in SoCal... well over $5!!) Glad you were able to get going after the tire. All East coast roads are insane. Safe travels.
Great video! I predict you will have a very emotionally high weekend coming up!
I think so too! :)
Behind the buccies
Hi guys. Enjoyed the video and it turns out we are just down the road from you in Santee, SC. That drive on I-95 is something else; not fun! Thanks for the tip on the RV park. We may stay there the next time we come through the area. Oh, we recently made our first trip into a Buccee's (after almost 3 years on the road). You're right; it's crazy in there! Stay safe and have fun. :-)
Guys it would be good to see more of the camp grounds and the area yous are at please like you used to am disabled and dont get out a lot and loved the it when yous did show us the area and the camp 👍
Great video. You guys make such a great team. Thank you for another recommendation for a campground that one looks amazing and has exactly what we look for in a park. It’s on the must book list for when we travel through. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found our campground recommendation helpful. When you're traveling through, I highly recommend considering the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It's an amazing power backup solution for your RV camping adventures. With its massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets, it will ensure uninterrupted power supply and make your outdoor experience even more enjoyable. Happy travels!
Hi there!! Sorry for the mishap on the road, you were Good sports about it. 🤩
I was probably as excited as your pups for those burgers from buc-ee’s 😂
Great camping spot! Stay safe 👋🥰
haha Maverick really thought he was about to get himself a BBQ sandwhich. thanks for coming along this week!
@@wildrvlife 😂😂🥰
We learn a long time ago to tune out the trains. From all your traveling you learn to appreciate the nicer rv parks. Great find😊. Will definitely have to add to our list.
It's funny how fast I can just start sleeping through them after the first day or two. thanks for watching!
You two are awesome!
no, you're awesome!! For watching our videos 😄 thank you so much!
Blower guys...the cover caps are on Amazon.. i bought several for this reason..good job keeping your composure Craig.. we have been there..i remind my wife to breathe and we get through this...travel safe
We love them concrete pads for sure. Dog park is a must . Score, park looks nice. This park is and RVers dream it sounds like. Wishing you safe travels
They really hit all the major must-haves for sure. Thanks for watching!!
Hi Guys, fun video (all of them).
thank you so much!
And with slide toppers on you won’t be shoving off the ❄️ snow
Good job. Nice video
thanks for watching!!
Crossroads Resort is looking good! We also stayed there about two years ago when it was new. We loved it too. The high volume of train traffic is due to it being the main North to South route. I love the train sounds but I guess some folks don’t feel the same. Love your videos!
Thank you! I would highly recommend that place, and after being around a little longer, it still looks nice and new.
Good ol' zip ties! An RVer's best friend! 😅 Bummer about the road debris damage, though. Thanks showing us Bucc-ees. I haven't come across one yet, but I'll definitely hit them up when I do. That sandwich looks delish!
right!! always must carry zip ties. and I was skeptical, but Buccees is definitely worth a stop!
Just the best! So cute!
Thank you! 😊
I Like the Sliced Beef Sandwich & Tatarchips
We always grab a few bottles of the BBQ sauce it's so good. And currently we're out and now I want some 😂
We loved Williamsburg! Lived there for a year!
we're so glad we got to spend a little time there!
Buccee's!! 😄We are heading to South Carolina next year, and with that trip, we are going through TN, and I am going to make sure we are stopping at Buccee's! ..lol..
glad you all were okay on that crazy road!
Oh my gosh, that road is awful. But the ended good so can't complain too much!!
10:14 we haven’t been to Bucees yet either! Looking forward to our first visit too
it was definitely a sight to see!
No matter what time of day, or what time of year, that Florence Buc-ees is crazy busy, we used to park our RV off the side road and walk a good distance, but there is a bunch of new buildings going up now so that option is out. Glad you made it through the repair safely and got on your way without any more incidents.
we keep hearing that that specific Buc-ees is always crazy busy! I didn't think we were going to be able to find a parking spot for a minute there
glad you guys made it safely be safe your friend in Maryland Rodney
Thanks so much for watching!!
get snap pads for your trailer they are the best i have a 2014 thor ace 30.1 and i love them
Long time listener, first time commenter 😜 Brian and I really enjoyed meeting you both, and the pups! Today, we decided we need to be near you when we do our first boondocking trip so we can absorb your knowledge and expertise. We will be stalking you in the future! 😂
That sounds like it could be fun. You guys should definitely try to meet up with us somewhere.
Had a muffler where hanger connections was rusted, coathanger wires always worker better to hang muffler.
Great video guys. Consider some sort of safety chain / cable / strap on that spare tire. Mount that stinky slinky holder behind the axles.
That's a great idea! We really need to do something to secure it better.
That Bucees is ALWAYS crowded! It’s a smaller one and I’ve only pulled my RV in there once and that was enough for me at that one! Another good video and thanks for sharing.
that's a small one?! Ok, now we're definitely going to have to make a point to stop at more Bucees along the way. Thanks for watching!
We just stopped by the one near Pigeon Forge, Tnn and I think that one is the largest one yet...but inside they are all the same.@@wildrvlife
Free laundry! You sold me on it.
If you’re in Brunswick, GA try Coastal Georgia RV Resort! It’s just like the one you’re in now, and a quick trip to beaches and both islands.
Ooh we’ll have to add that one to our Google map!
It seems to me that sometimes it's about how you look at things. In this video, I see a small bad thing happening that could've prevented something much worse happening. Your hose holder detached and that does suck, but that incident made you notice your spare tire hanging low. This allowed you to fix that, which could've been much worse. I have no idea if there is something out the looking out for you, but it sure feels like it sometimes! Love the positive attitudes! #Happiness is a choice!
That’s why I converted my slide toppers on my motorhome to “true toppers”. Look them up I love them. You got to love how new RVs are built. So sad.
those do look like a really cool option!!
A Speed bump coming out the Park
Great video. Our tire likes to bounce down too. I use a socket to lift it quick. About time you hit Buc-ee’s. We rarely pass one. Best bathrooms on the road. I always get the pulled brisket and the glazed pecans.
We picked the best stuff it seems!! 🙌🏼 I feel like we should have come across more of them in our travels, but always seem to miss them
@@wildrvlife we hit 3 last weekend between AL and GA.
You need to get one of those little leaf blowers they work pretty good they blow like 200 mph. Instead of using a broom 👍🇺🇲
We had slide toppers on a rig. I hated all the flipping around they did. We are so glad to not have them anymore.
ours on our last ones were really bad, i think also because they were old and loose, but it was a pain to deal with in wind for sure.
Williamsburg … you’re where my 6th generations ago grandpa was born in 1628 and just across the water from me in Chesapeake
Oh wow!! It’s crazy how much history is in that area. So glad we got to visit
Love you guys... I think at this point you might need to travel in a bubble with all the travel day issues you have. PS thanks for the heads up on the campground, added it to our list for next fall.
LOL i'm telling ya, we might!! I think you guys would really enjoy walking around the little town there.
Those sewer hose tubes are worthless. Make your own from a 5" vinyl fence post and paint it black. Its easy and so much stronger. You can also make it almost the full 96" in length.
I noticed that in this recent video your spare tire came loose. Dangerous situation. Also happened to me so I drilled a small hole in the frame and the rod as well. You can then tie wrap the rod to the frame or safety wire it to the frame. Keeps it from coming loose. Hope to see y’all on the road some day. Safe travels.
Thank you for sharing your experience and the useful tip about securing the spare tire. Safety should always be a top priority! By the way, have you heard about Segway's Cube Series Portable PowerStation? It's a fantastic option for outdoor enthusiasts like us, providing massive capacity, powerful output, and even waterproof technology. It's definitely worth considering for your RV adventures! Safe travels!
So I love trains so this is not a negative for me! If you think the highways are crowded and in poor shape now, imagine what it would be like if there were no freight trains!
Oh my gosh!! I bet so much worse.
What a awesome park Sorry about your sewer pipe Have a wonderful time
It could have been a lot worse, so we’re thankful for that! And thank you!
Only use black tie wraps. The white ones won't last very long, especially in the sun. But if that is all you got., use em.
I full timed for over 10 years and never used slide toppers for reasons like you expressed and other problems as well. Never had a problem with just some minimal maintenance, like cleaning and would do the same again.
good to know!! I know we'll be glad not to have them once we get back out west... they are just too much trouble with all the wind.
Welcome to SC!
Thank you!!
Hi guys, i was so worried about you two on the stde of the freeway! I hated it! glad your all ok!
thank you!! it was not the best place to have to pull off but it all worked out, thank goodness!
I love Buc-ee’s! We are getting one here and it should be open in 2025 I can’t wait! You forgot to get some beaver nuggets!
ooh nice!! and yesss, definitely going to have to get some beaver nuggets the next time
Buccees is great!
The candied pecans really were the best!
Rather than sweeping, why not purchase a Dewalt job site blower very compact, fast, and a safe way to clean off your slide outs?
We actually have a Milwaukee one 😅 broom was just easier to grab lol
Love your videos. West Coast Canadians here planning a short snowbird trip this winter. We have a brand new travel trailer and saw on another video that the people recommended a surge protector. Do you guys have one attached between campsite hookups and your trailer?
We do. You plug it in first. If it gives you the correct lights, you are good to go. I can't remember the brand off the top of my head right now, though.
You need to check out Talona Ridge in Ellijay, GA:)
Stay tuned for our video in about two weeks 😉
Oh no! You be careful. What a nightmare. I’m so sorry. It’s a new camper!
Lol right?! Can’t win for losing sometimes, but it could have been a lot worse so we’re still grateful that’s all that happened
That’s where i park with mine is in the back
it worked out pretty good like that! less stressful than trying to find a spot up front
I've been watching several of your videos since you got your new brinkley. I must say brinkley doesn't live up to its reputation by youtube rv dealers.
Wild ride for sure with I95 being under construction.
and I feel like it's ALWAYS under construction too
I feel your pain with the unaligned spare tire hole. 😤 Such a simple thing that makes life miserable. -J
especially when you're on the side of the highway trying to deal with it 😅
I hope you guys are in Florida by now ,cause it's getting cold here in Virginia.
BTW that's a bad road you were on ,I've been there!! Best of luck on your way home Have a Merry Christmas.. If you are back in Virginia next year you are welcome to hook up and camp here in the Blue Ridge Mountains , as long as you want.
Best Wishes
James and Barbara.
We're heading that way eventually, but will actually be spending a bit more of the holiday season in Georgia and North Carolina. Who knows... we could have snow on Christmas!! and thank you so much!!
Get an electric leave blower, hand held one, works great for that !
yes! we have one that we use sometimes, it is good for that
Hmm, sounds like your slide toppers needed to be tightened up is all .
Oh, I enjoy trains for some reason 😂? Yes those concrete barriers make me nervous, especially when they make the lane small😢.
Well you would definitely love that park then! 🚂
Drove by that Buccees a while back but wasn't sure about the RV parking. Will have to stop in a couple of months on my way to FL. Have never been to a Buccees yet.
It's definitely an experience worth having! I wasn't expecting so much from a gas station lol
I just recently found your channel and have been steadily catching up on all the videos. With hitting the debris I was wondering about something; do y'all have a dash cam going? In a case like this it would be cool to see it happen. Furthermore, I highly recommend a dash cam for everyone. You never know when it'll be there to save your bacon.
O good job the other drivers let yous no it could have been a bad one bless yous are ok ❤
yes, it could have been much worse, we were blessed!
Love your video! But its Laundry not Luandry🤣😆
LOL - the number of times we watching this video and never caught that... 🤣
You worry me up on the roof with flip-flops on your feet. A small blower works well on the roof. You be careful up there. Thanks for the fun videos.
We will, and thank you for watching!!
we stopped at a buckeys a few months back and as I fueled up and walked the dog my spouse went to get coffee and after waiting in a long line at the cash register was told the coffee was in the wrong cup and would have to be changed well the coffee was left on the counter AND i HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STOP AT A BUCKEYS AGAIN!!! LOL our camper is a off road out fit and from tip to tip its only 18 ft long so it's easy to wheel around.
Oh gosh! That doesn’t sound like a very fun trip to Bucees 😅 though probably much easier to navigate with only 18 feet!
I'm 45 min from Lake City
oh how cool! we really enjoy visiting Lake City!
Next time you get close to a buc cees you might have to put Craig in the crate with you dog. Settle down Craig!
Glad you guys didn’t break more on the unexpected stop. Peace ☮️
Hahah! It was an exciting time at the gas station 🤣
This is the day we passed yall in Florence. Turns out we passed yall shortly after you left Buckeyes...while we were headed there. Must have missed you by less than 30 minutes. Would have been cool to meet. Hope Lake City was good to yall.
oh man!! so close!! Lake City was great, we really enjoyed our time there again!
Don't you wish UA-cam would alllow folks to make edits and not repost video? At the 16:54 mark you have laundry spelled wrong but you'd have to lose all your previous views to fix it. You guys are awesome...really doing a great job growing this channel. Hats off to both of you.
Lol!! and we watching this video so many times while editing and never noticed. lol oh well, our mistake will be there forever now 😆🤣
Those tires pieces can do a lot of damage, you’re lucky really. Those pieces of rubber can weigh 20-30lbs and get kicked up and can really rip the heck out of things.
We really did get so lucky!! I was really thinking our whole underbelly was going to be torn up but everything else besides the sewer hose holder was fine 🙌🏼
When you are in your 60 and older, you will like slide toppers
I can understand that!
What’s free luandry? Lol great video! 😂
Hahah right?? Sounds unreal right?
Hey Victoria, you should clean your lens like Eddy did!
haha it's like a whole new camera! 😆
Victoria ... you spelled laundry wrong.😉
Haha, I (craig) take credit for that one, lol. Although we both watched it multiple times and still missed it.
I stated reading the comments for the first time to see how many people mentioned it.
I don’t have an RV but am living thru your adventures. I just stumbled across your channel and I am watching from the beginning
Suggestion - get a battery powered leaf blower for your slides. Oh, and a drill bit for battery powered drill to raise & lower the spare tire & maybe a ujoint or wobble socket adaptor.
A gutter attachment will save you a trip up the roof. You still need to inspect it but you don't have to transverse from ladder to roof usualy
gutter attachment is a good idea! we have the Milwaukee battery powered one
Was that the Buckys in Florence SC? If so you were an hour from me in Myrtle Beach
Oh my gosh, that was the one. That place is crazy.
That’s the one Ron and I went to also! So cool, but I was in overload. So much stuff in there. I had to walk outside to breath and walk back in. It was so busy and so much stuff, I couldn’t focus. But that didn’t stop me from buying all the things lol.
It is so dangerous to be on the side of the road. 🤨 Y'all have fun!
It is quite nerve wracking when all the trucks are just flying by and the shoulder isn’t too big