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At this point RV living is just a dream . But I got my park pass and stop by Ink state park in Texas whenever I get the chance. Snow cones 😋and water 💧 👌 walking the trails. Ijust yesterday we went to Austin and enjoyed 2 of there parks. One big one small. It was fun..
I’m really considering this life for multiple reasons. I’m a 32 year old single female. I really appreciate videos like this! Maybe I’ll meet you guys someday! God bless 🙏🏻
When kids leave the nest, 3 to 4 years, hubby and I are gonna downsize buy an RV and hit the road. So my new hobby is researching all the stuff r/t RVing full time.
The whole sitting outside being an okay assumption to go talk with those people is really a southern thing. At least from what I gather living in the south then moving to the west coast and then the mid west. I’ve been all over the USA and yea some small towns that aren’t “southern” do this too but it’s really a southern thing. When a neighbor is relaxing on their porch you go say hi and be friendly. It’s southern hospitality is what it is. Idc what anyone says that’s what I’ve picked up on over the years.
That comes from the southern summers. Every body after work sat on the porch after work. Because in those days no one had air conditioning. So you couldn't hide and had to say "Hello", wither you wanted to or not. So much for Southern Hospitality, but I've here for 52 years.
I’m Really happy to hear about that sense of community- I’m planning on living in an rv at campgrounds when I finally move out of my parents place, but something I’ve admittedly been worried about is how solitary it may be- I’m used to hearing noise and stuff as I wind down for bed, and find a lot of comfort in being able to just be around other people.
We just returned from our very first camping trip! We took the plunge with our first trip and went 4 hours away to Myrtle Beach State Park! All the firsts were scary- the first pull and for 4 hours, the first time stopping at a rest stop, the first time getting gas, the first time pulling into the camp ground, trying to back in the first time, hooking up electricity and making sure the ac worked, the first time hooking up water, first time trying to turn on the fridge, etc…… You are so right, people at camp grounds are so friendly! The moment we pulled up we must have looked green as grass at this whole camping thing! We had 2 gentlemen immediately come and help us back in, get unhooked from our truck and even took a look at our fridge! We had The Best Time!! And can’t wait for our next trip!! ❤️😊
Awesome! We haven't been to the state park there. Is it nice? You guys are doing it! After the first couple of trips, it'll all become the "new norm" 😂 that's awesome! Welcome to the community!
Always do a shake down in the spring close to home. Also have a bug out list to minimize forgotten things and to make sure things are shut down at home.
Thank you, I am putting my house/shop up for sale next week and probably going to buy a toy hauler. I have six rescues so I am doing a ton of research on having dogs while RV'ing. Everything has to revolve around my dog family;) Thanks for the information!
Full timer here, started almost a year ago. We bought the Thousand Trails membership, so we try to stay there as much as possible to save money. We did stay at Ft Wilderness in January, it is pricey, beautiful campground, places like this we consider to be a "vacation" spot while out on the road so the added cost is justified. My issue with campgrounds is that a lot of them charge $50+ a night, but since you are staying in your own rig why does it cost that much basically for just having utilities? We might try some local/state parks this summer and maybe some Harvest Host sites. Thousand Trails isn't everywhere.
Yes considering your just rent a plot of small land with water and electric supply does $50 seem excessive per night. Maybe 25/30 a night but $50? But you get that holiday and community feel you don’t get anywhere else, plus the added security you don’t get if your boom docking.
Wow! Me, too, Steph (water and electric) glamping in a more secluded place. We have found COE parks to be some of our favorite spots. Hope you and Mike both have a great week! Love from SC, Jane ❤️ 🙏
Yes! That's probably my favorite way to camp - something about being in the middle of nowhere but still having some basic amenities is just perfect to me 🥰 thank you so much Jane, I hope you have a great week too!
We fulltime traveled 8 years before buying another home and out of those 8 years never boondocked or moochdocked. Always in rv parks, staying from a day or so to a month. We said we are not campers but living a new life styl;e that was goingto be fun. You both are fun to watch and enjoy your videos.
COE campgrounds have been some of our favorites. As for socializing in a campground, smile, wave say hello from the road but don't go into the campsite until invited :). Don't knock on a strangers door unless their camper is on fire LOL. We watch and like all your videos. Our home base is in west central Indiana, so we recognize some of the roads you travel.
I honestly always forget about COW campgrounds! If I remember right, our National Park pass covers the fees with those, could be wrong. Agreed with the knocking on doors! 🤣 Hello, fellow Hoosiers!
Hello, first time watching your videos. You both have a very friendly nature & easy to watch. I'm a 30 year camper. I started out tent camping for several years, then bought a popup & now have a teardrop camper. My preference is state parks, where I camp exclusively. I like the acreage as compared to private campgrounds. I keep a list of favorite, private campsites in these parks & I reserve several months out, so I get my favorite sites. Not sure what the protocol is for how to show you're open to visitors. I've had total strangers pop over to my campsite, which is okay, provided they know when to leave. My sign that I hang at the beginning of the campsite driveway says, "Get Lost". Now this is not meant to be derogatory, as it has a picture of the woods on it. The true meaning of the sign is to get lost in the beauty of the woods. However, the hint is there ;) .
This video was very helpful. Your video was in depth. You address many of my concerns. I'm considering long-term living in an RV and this is everything that I needed to know.
Just subscribed. About to start this lifestyle & doing a ton of research beforehand. Which involves a lot of watching videos others put out about their experiences & tips, etc.. And I have to say you have very pleasant vibes, (personalities). I enjoyed your video.
to be honest, it is not my favorite when people come over to talk, but i understand them wanting to make conversation. i agree with the eye contact thing. it is really easy to read body language and not just wander up on someone unwanted.
You both are awesome. Keep the videos coming. You're one of the few channels I honestly am looking for the next video to drop. Great honest people with great content.
Totally agree with the community bacon! I like staying at campgrounds because I'm by myself, and I feel safer with other people around. I also like having electric for heat and a/c when needed. Thanks for stopping by my channel today!
We've actually had an Amazon delivery to GPS coordinates when we were boondocking on top of a mountain right off of a gravel road. Gotta love Amazon prime when you're a FTer. The most we've ever paid for a campground is $500 a month, (in NC) utilities included. We never pay the daily rate. BTW if you are ever visiting New Orleans again (our hometown) we recommend staying at the nearby state parks as they are not only much cheaper but are a much more enjoyable wilderness experience. I particularly recommend 2 state parks on the safer, more upscale Northshore, Fontainebleau in Mandeville and Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville, both right across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to New Orleans. Our favorite way of living is also boondocking. We boondocked 8 months straight last year and another 2 months moochdocking with friends. We boondocked for a month last year just outside of Yellowstone for free. Our motorhome is set-up for living off grid which makes all the difference between "roughing it" and living with all the comforts of home, like we do. Hope to see you down the road one day. BTW, for us fellow campers are welcome anytime.
Y'all seem very wholesome! Thanks for the tips! Hoping to start this full time journey in April. Just passed my probation period for my remote job and have tested out the Starlink connectivity. It's just my dog and me. Looking forward to it.
My nephew and his wife are full-time and they keep their “homebase” campground paid by the month. They come and go, but always have a place when they are back in town. They feel it is cheaper that way. Also, they've built a relationship with the owners so when there was a recent health emergency that kept one of them in the hospital for an extended period the owners reduced the rate and watched over their trailer for them.
Thank you. I loved the video. Very informative. I going to be purchasing an RV trailer. Never been in one or done this type of thing before. I’m going solo to another state. Any and everyone I would love all the tips. Relocating to Houston 😊
My issue with private full-hookup campgrounds is that a lot of the sites are so close together. Although I am no a full-timer, my wife and I RV about 3 weekends a month. We travel to get away from it all, not to become sardines in a row of RV's. Our older 26 foot motorhome holds 75 gallons of gas, 70 gallons of fresh water, 60 gallons grey, 25 gallons black, and has 6 house batteries. Having those capacities give us more options for longer boondocking. Not only do we find boondocking cheaper, we also find that the campsites have more room and privacy. Thank you for the wonderful video. Happy RVing.
Great video as always. We like campgrounds too. We usually we add a boon dockers welcome between campgrounds. We like state campgrounds the best. One of the best we ever stayed at was in North Carolina. No matter where you stay you usually will run into the best people you could ever want to know. Stay safe!
Great video. The RV community is the best community to belong to no matter your RV status. We're weekend warriors with hopes one day of seasonal travel. Safe travels to everyone!!
You guys remind me of Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's Hometown. Stephanie, you have the same clean look, great smile, and genuineness of Erin. Mike, while nowhere near as big as Ben, you have the same easy-to-listen-to style and make good assessments of your surroundings. Keep up the good work. As a senior, I still have questions about healthcare access, paying taxes, and sending/receiving mail and paying bills. I assume all that is done online.
Awe thank you so much! ❤❤❤ that's a first for us, I don't think anyone has referenced that show 😆 Yes, almost everything is done online. Maybe we'll have to cover all that in a video!
Community yes!! Having mail or packages delivered, a def pro ( but we’ve experienced some that don’t allow for that🧐) but boondocking on BLM or National Forest lands probably our favorite closely followed by mooch docking and BW & HH. Good and honest appraisal and I’m sure it’s gonna help folks😉
Absolutely! We have found a few that haven't allowed mail as well which stinks. That's pretty much the exact order we'd rank our favorite stays! Thank you so much friends ❤
Our favorite way to camp at State and National Parks. Although my husband loves full hook ups. We live in northern Illinois so we go to Wisconsin State Parks often. They tend to have electric only sites. Our favorite park is actually in Indiana! Prophetstown
We LOVE state parks! We've always meant to spend more time in WI. What are some good parks there? Awe I love Prophetstown! We've been with the nephews and they love the waterpark there!
Hello Mike and Stephanie! So nice to meet fellow UA-camrs and explorers! Congrats on being four years full-time! We hope to hit the road in a few months.... We plan on using mostly BLM land and National Forest campgrounds. Although the amenities sound great, we just want woods! ;-) I agree about the sense of community. Great share! 💙Terry and Terri
Thank you! We just did a safety video. I would just say that people in the RV community are super helpful and it's a great community. Be safe out there!
My first time coming across your channel, new sub! I loved the tip about staying local for first timers! That's going to be me and the Mrs. story soon and ya know, it sounds so simple and common sense that I'm like... Hmm.. Why didn't I think of that? Great video, looking forward to watching the rest!
Had to re-watch to see what one you meant - I think it was Myrtle Beach! We stayed at Lakewood Camping Resort for our first Grand Design Rally in 2021 😁
Love you guys! Watched most of your videos. Really appreciate your candor, passion and real-world advice! Question: noticed your videos shows your truck sagging quite a bit. I wanna buy same trailer and I have a similar truck-what’s your trailer hitching? Finally, have you weighed your rig and RV on a CAT Scale? Details video would be awesome, please.
Keeping the map's from each park may be hard but I notice while enjoying Inks lake state park in Texas what camp spots I like the best. For instance Shade Space privacy distance to bathroom Highlighting each spot gives us options when a particular spot is taken options are nice when keeping the 4 points I mentioned in mind.
We don’t currently have an RV but we’ve been thinking about one in the next year or so (really like the Grand Design 2500RL and 2600 BH) and I was just thinking about this topic of what it’s like at a campground. As someone who can be social at times…I also enjoy being an introvert. It’s not so much that I don’t want to be around others but that doesn’t mean I want to engage with people all the time. 😀 BTW, we live in North Ga and as someone who’s spent a lot of time riding my motorcycle in these mountains, I love seeing other people experience the area. Enjoyed the Helen/Tallulah Falls video.
Awesome! Love both those layouts. We looked at the 2500RL when we bought ours. It's a good mix really, just depends on your social limits 😂 Thank you so much! We love Georgia!
No campgrounds for me unless strictly necessary. I stay on campground on days I need to run errands, receive packages, do laundry and need full hook-ups and appointments etc. I usually do not stay more than two or three days and I am gone.
I've gotten to the point where I'd rather spend $100/nt for a campground to avoid a hotel stay!! Do you have a new contract yet? I hear they are getting harder to find?
My honest thoughts many on YT are staying away from whats really going on! I make a good living and yet having a hard time with the thought of paying what i'm having to at the pump. Right now i'd be lucky where i could go $$$ how sad. We are 25 cents short of $5 dollar gas on average here in Florida.
Hey, Jesse! We're definitely not staying away from talking about it. We just recently did a video on fuel prices changing our plans ua-cam.com/video/IkO4I2LCgx8/v-deo.html
Hi new sub here and totally new to the RV world. Picked up my Ozark last weekend and haven’t had a chance to take it out yet. This is probably a dumb question. What do you do if you are just stopping somewhere for the night, do you unhook your tow car? Can I just leave it hooked up and set my stabilizers down? That’s how new I am!!
Welcome! Not a dumb question at all! It really varies, but I love leaving the truck hooked up, often without even putting the stabilizers down. Lots of times we're too tired or there's just not really a good reason to unhook, and we're ready to roll the next morning! Happy travels, Red!
Thank you guys for this- awesome video! Been considering getting an RV and doing it full time since I work full remote. Especially with how apartment rent has skyrocketed. For a new truck and camper (about 38-40k each) the monthly notes are still under 1k a month- much cheaper than 1400-1600 apartment rent here in Texas. I know it comes with its own challenges and hurdles but I’d rather be out exploring the country than inside. To each their own tho! Thank you guys for this awesome video - Yal are down to earth and so positive!
Great video topic. However, the music made it difficult to focus on what you were saying. Limiting the music to times you aren't speaking could help. Safe travels.
If you don't want company, sit with your back to the road. If you are open to company, sit facing to the side or to the front, say Hi to those who pass by.
Hey you two, great video. My wife and I are about to travel nurses work also. This is my first video of yours that I've watched. liked and subbed. I can tell I'll enjoy your videos. I hope your have allot of travel nurses related videos. Also, I live by a KOA. this is not a popular area. if I told you where I was you may still not know where lol, but this KOA is booking for $100 a night! We're not even looking for $50 a night. Very expensive! We're looking at a few parks where were traveling to that offer anywhere from $300 to $750 a month, which is a great rate in our books. My wife and I are excited to sell the house and hit the road! I do have a question though, in the event your two stop traveling, have you been to enough places to know where you'd like to settle down at? If so, how do you know it's the place to live? Thank you, I'm looking forward to more videos!
Thank you so much! And love to hear from fellow nurses, thank you for all you do ❤ You have a good point about how expensive they can be! That's a great question - we originally started traveling thinking we'd be on the road for about 2 years then find a place to settle down. 6 years later and we're still enjoying it so much we haven't picked a spot yet! 😆
Great content! Always enjoy it. I am a penny pinching loner that likes full hook ups! #thestruggle Right now we are at a place y’all may know since it’s in Indiana….Scales Lake Park in Boonville. Nice county owned park with great trails and a petting zoo! Cheap…about $15 per night with full hookup. Check it out. Keep up the great work. 😀
Thank you so much! We hear you on #thestruggle , we always look for the same thing but it's hard to find! We haven't heard of that one, adding it to our Indiana list now, thank you!
I wish Indiana, or surrounding states had blm land like out west. That’s my dream one day, make it out west with the camper and camp in the desert! Lol
We absolutely agree with you! We have to alter our plans pretty significantly when we move from the west to the east because there are so many fewer places to boondock! You'll make it out west - we can't wait to hear about it when you do!!
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At this point RV living is just a dream . But I got my park pass and stop by Ink state park in Texas whenever I get the chance.
Snow cones 😋and water 💧 👌 walking the trails. Ijust yesterday we went to Austin and enjoyed 2 of there parks.
One big one small. It was fun..
I’m really considering this life for multiple reasons. I’m a 32 year old single female. I really appreciate videos like this! Maybe I’ll meet you guys someday! God bless 🙏🏻
Aw thank you so much, that means a lot to us! Hopefully we'll cross paths on the road someday!
I’m also a 32 year old single female and highly considering selling my house, buying an RV, and living this lifestyle. Have you made a decision yet?
@@loveandmathematics99 house is under contract, getting ready to head to Montana beginning of May 🙏🏻🤍
@@ashleyfojutowski5551 amazing!!! So excited for you!! Hopefully this will be me soon
I’m 42 and been considering this lifestyle for years a years now, I just want to bite the bullet and make the jump already
When kids leave the nest, 3 to 4 years, hubby and I are gonna downsize buy an RV and hit the road. So my new hobby is researching all the stuff r/t RVing full time.
Sounds awesome, Debbie!
The whole sitting outside being an okay assumption to go talk with those people is really a southern thing. At least from what I gather living in the south then moving to the west coast and then the mid west. I’ve been all over the USA and yea some small towns that aren’t “southern” do this too but it’s really a southern thing. When a neighbor is relaxing on their porch you go say hi and be friendly. It’s southern hospitality is what it is. Idc what anyone says that’s what I’ve picked up on over the years.
Good to know, thank you!
That comes from the southern summers. Every body after work sat on the porch after work. Because in those days no one had air conditioning. So you couldn't hide and had to say "Hello", wither you wanted to or not. So much for Southern Hospitality, but I've here for 52 years.
You had me at “community bacon”!!
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I’m Really happy to hear about that sense of community- I’m planning on living in an rv at campgrounds when I finally move out of my parents place, but something I’ve admittedly been worried about is how solitary it may be- I’m used to hearing noise and stuff as I wind down for bed, and find a lot of comfort in being able to just be around other people.
You'll find campground communities to normally be very friendly and helpful!
We just returned from our very first camping trip! We took the plunge with our first trip and went 4 hours away to Myrtle Beach State Park! All the firsts were scary- the first pull and for 4 hours, the first time stopping at a rest stop, the first time getting gas, the first time pulling into the camp ground, trying to back in the first time, hooking up electricity and making sure the ac worked, the first time hooking up water, first time trying to turn on the fridge, etc…… You are so right, people at camp grounds are so friendly! The moment we pulled up we must have looked green as grass at this whole camping thing! We had 2 gentlemen immediately come and help us back in, get unhooked from our truck and even took a look at our fridge! We had The Best Time!! And can’t wait for our next trip!! ❤️😊
Awesome! We haven't been to the state park there. Is it nice? You guys are doing it! After the first couple of trips, it'll all become the "new norm" 😂 that's awesome! Welcome to the community!
Always do a shake down in the spring close to home. Also have a bug out list to minimize forgotten things and to make sure things are shut down at home.
Love it. Shake down trip. While sitting outside and it goes beyond a wave then it’s pull up a chair time.
Ha I love that! That's a good way to gauge it, if either of you pursue more than a wave you're wanting to socialize!
Thank you, I am putting my house/shop up for sale next week and probably going to buy a toy hauler. I have six rescues so I am doing a ton of research on having dogs while RV'ing. Everything has to revolve around my dog family;) Thanks for the information!
Awe I love that! Khali is a rescue. Sometimes I want to buy a few more dogs and upgrade! 🤣
Yes do your research...alot of campgrounds don't allow more than 2 dogs per RV
Full timer here, started almost a year ago. We bought the Thousand Trails membership, so we try to stay there as much as possible to save money. We did stay at Ft Wilderness in January, it is pricey, beautiful campground, places like this we consider to be a "vacation" spot while out on the road so the added cost is justified. My issue with campgrounds is that a lot of them charge $50+ a night, but since you are staying in your own rig why does it cost that much basically for just having utilities? We might try some local/state parks this summer and maybe some Harvest Host sites. Thousand Trails isn't everywhere.
That's awesome! We've heard a lot about Thousand Trails but never used it ourselves. Campgrounds can definitely get expensive. Happy trails!
Yes considering your just rent a plot of small land with water and electric supply does $50 seem excessive per night. Maybe 25/30 a night but $50? But you get that holiday and community feel you don’t get anywhere else, plus the added security you don’t get if your boom docking.
Dry camping where I live is anywhere from $30 to $85 (occasionally $10) and TT is usually around $60.
Wow! Me, too, Steph (water and electric) glamping in a more secluded place. We have found COE parks to be some of our favorite spots. Hope you and Mike both have a great week! Love from SC, Jane ❤️ 🙏
Yes! That's probably my favorite way to camp - something about being in the middle of nowhere but still having some basic amenities is just perfect to me 🥰 thank you so much Jane, I hope you have a great week too!
We fulltime traveled 8 years before buying another home and out of those 8 years never boondocked or moochdocked. Always in rv parks, staying from a day or so to a month. We said we are not campers but living a new life styl;e that was goingto be fun. You both are fun to watch and enjoy your videos.
Oh wow, 8 years full-time is awesome! I bet you had some cool experiences 😊 thank you so much!
Great tip on the shake down trip. Something I think most people and UA-camrs never mention.
Glad it was helpful!
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much.
So glad you enjoy them, Betty Jo! ❤
COE campgrounds have been some of our favorites. As for socializing in a campground, smile, wave say hello from the road but don't go into the campsite until invited :). Don't knock on a strangers door unless their camper is on fire LOL. We watch and like all your videos. Our home base is in west central Indiana, so we recognize some of the roads you travel.
I honestly always forget about COW campgrounds! If I remember right, our National Park pass covers the fees with those, could be wrong. Agreed with the knocking on doors! 🤣 Hello, fellow Hoosiers!
Hello, first time watching your videos. You both have a very friendly nature & easy to watch. I'm a 30 year camper. I started out tent camping for several years, then bought a popup & now have a teardrop camper. My preference is state parks, where I camp exclusively. I like the acreage as compared to private campgrounds. I keep a list of favorite, private campsites in these parks & I reserve several months out, so I get my favorite sites. Not sure what the protocol is for how to show you're open to visitors. I've had total strangers pop over to my campsite, which is okay, provided they know when to leave. My sign that I hang at the beginning of the campsite driveway says, "Get Lost". Now this is not meant to be derogatory, as it has a picture of the woods on it. The true meaning of the sign is to get lost in the beauty of the woods. However, the hint is there ;) .
Thank you! That's smart to keep a list of your favorite sites in the campgrounds! Haha love the Get Lost sign 😆
This video was very helpful. Your video was in depth. You address many of my concerns. I'm considering long-term living in an RV and this is everything that I needed to know.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
You TWO are ‘EFFING terrific!
😂😂😂 thank you!
Awesome. Thanks
Thank you so much Betty Jo!
Just subscribed. About to start this lifestyle & doing a ton of research beforehand. Which involves a lot of watching videos others put out about their experiences & tips, etc.. And I have to say you have very pleasant vibes, (personalities). I enjoyed your video.
Aw thanks so much!! We try for #goodvibesonly around here 😆 Welcome to the RVing lifestyle! ❤❤❤
to be honest, it is not my favorite when people come over to talk, but i understand them wanting to make conversation. i agree with the eye contact thing. it is really easy to read body language and not just wander up on someone unwanted.
You both are awesome. Keep the videos coming. You're one of the few channels I honestly am looking for the next video to drop. Great honest people with great content.
Thank you so much! We love hearing from you every week!
Totally agree with the community bacon! I like staying at campgrounds because I'm by myself, and I feel safer with other people around. I also like having electric for heat and a/c when needed. Thanks for stopping by my channel today!
Well said! Of course!
Yup good pros and cons! Love you guys ! Sugar and I say heya and hope all is well 🤗
Haaaay! Thank you so much! Sugar is so sweet!
Thanks. This has been really helpful. You look like a very nice couple.
Glad it was helpful!
We've actually had an Amazon delivery to GPS coordinates when we were boondocking on top of a mountain right off of a gravel road. Gotta love Amazon prime when you're a FTer. The most we've ever paid for a campground is $500 a month, (in NC) utilities included. We never pay the daily rate. BTW if you are ever visiting New Orleans again (our hometown) we recommend staying at the nearby state parks as they are not only much cheaper but are a much more enjoyable wilderness experience. I particularly recommend 2 state parks on the safer, more upscale Northshore, Fontainebleau in Mandeville and Fairview-Riverside State Park in Madisonville, both right across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to New Orleans.
Our favorite way of living is also boondocking. We boondocked 8 months straight last year and another 2 months moochdocking with friends. We boondocked for a month last year just outside of Yellowstone for free. Our motorhome is set-up for living off grid which makes all the difference between "roughing it" and living with all the comforts of home, like we do. Hope to see you down the road one day. BTW, for us fellow campers are welcome anytime.
Y'all seem very wholesome! Thanks for the tips! Hoping to start this full time journey in April. Just passed my probation period for my remote job and have tested out the Starlink connectivity. It's just my dog and me. Looking forward to it.
Thanks, really enjoyed hearing from you guys about your experiences!!
Thank you so much!
My nephew and his wife are full-time and they keep their “homebase” campground paid by the month. They come and go, but always have a place when they are back in town. They feel it is cheaper that way. Also, they've built a relationship with the owners so when there was a recent health emergency that kept one of them in the hospital for an extended period the owners reduced the rate and watched over their trailer for them.
That's a great idea! It's nice to have a home base
Thank you. I loved the video. Very informative. I going to be purchasing an RV trailer. Never been in one or done this type of thing before. I’m going solo to another state. Any and everyone I would love all the tips. Relocating to Houston 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Hearing y'all speak is so soothing. Subbing!
Thank you!
Thank You for Sharing ❤️
No problem 😊
Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks for watching, Wayne!
My issue with private full-hookup campgrounds is that a lot of the sites are so close together. Although I am no a full-timer, my wife and I RV about 3 weekends a month. We travel to get away from it all, not to become sardines in a row of RV's. Our older 26 foot motorhome holds 75 gallons of gas, 70 gallons of fresh water, 60 gallons grey, 25 gallons black, and has 6 house batteries. Having those capacities give us more options for longer boondocking. Not only do we find boondocking cheaper, we also find that the campsites have more room and privacy. Thank you for the wonderful video. Happy RVing.
The can be very close together sometimes. Sounds like a great setup, Greg!
Enjoyed your video! I'm thinking about going full-timing here very soon in a class A with w/motorcycle :)
Thank you so much! Oh that sounds amazing, happy travels!
What do you pull your camper with, towing capacity of your truck??? I ❤ the image camper.
Great video as always. We like campgrounds too. We usually we add a boon dockers welcome between campgrounds. We like state campgrounds the best. One of the best we ever stayed at was in North Carolina. No matter where you stay you usually will run into the best people you could ever want to know. Stay safe!
Thank you, Wayne! Glad you stopped by!
I'm all about community bacon! 🥓 🥓
#sharethebacon
I love that u 2 are being yourselves…I see too many channels where the people try to act “cutesy” & it’s just corny.
Thank you so much Tammy!
You’re always welcome to mooch dock here anytime
❤❤❤ anytime?
Great video. The RV community is the best community to belong to no matter your RV status. We're weekend warriors with hopes one day of seasonal travel. Safe travels to everyone!!
Well said!
Great video guys! Have a great week!
Thanks! You too!
You guys remind me of Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's Hometown. Stephanie, you have the same clean look, great smile, and genuineness of Erin. Mike, while nowhere near as big as Ben, you have the same easy-to-listen-to style and make good assessments of your surroundings. Keep up the good work. As a senior, I still have questions about healthcare access, paying taxes, and sending/receiving mail and paying bills. I assume all that is done online.
Awe thank you so much! ❤❤❤ that's a first for us, I don't think anyone has referenced that show 😆
Yes, almost everything is done online. Maybe we'll have to cover all that in a video!
Thanks for the update! Always enjoy your content and you two are so good together!
Thank you so much Mike, we really appreciate that! ❤
I wrote you on mile high campground in nc On your last video Definitely our new #1
That looks incredible, we'll let you know if we end up staying!
very nice video you did a great job
Thank you very much!
Great info thanks for the honest feedback and advice
Thanks so much Ed ❤
Community yes!! Having mail or packages delivered, a def pro ( but we’ve experienced some that don’t allow for that🧐) but boondocking on BLM or National Forest lands probably our favorite closely followed by mooch docking and BW & HH. Good and honest appraisal and I’m sure it’s gonna help folks😉
Absolutely! We have found a few that haven't allowed mail as well which stinks. That's pretty much the exact order we'd rank our favorite stays! Thank you so much friends ❤
Our favorite way to camp at State and National Parks. Although my husband loves full hook ups. We live in northern Illinois so we go to Wisconsin State Parks often. They tend to have electric only sites. Our favorite park is actually in Indiana! Prophetstown
We LOVE state parks! We've always meant to spend more time in WI. What are some good parks there? Awe I love Prophetstown! We've been with the nephews and they love the waterpark there!
@@lifererouted Governor Dodge and Devil’s Lake and Koehler Andrae are our favorite WI state parks
Hello Mike and Stephanie! So nice to meet fellow UA-camrs and explorers! Congrats on being four years full-time! We hope to hit the road in a few months.... We plan on using mostly BLM land and National Forest campgrounds. Although the amenities sound great, we just want woods! ;-) I agree about the sense of community. Great share! 💙Terry and Terri
Welcome aboard!
Great video!! Loved your list of pros and cons.
Thank you so much!
Good info!! Thanks!!! Any tips for solo travelers??
Thank you! We just did a safety video. I would just say that people in the RV community are super helpful and it's a great community. Be safe out there!
We stay lot state Parks mostly bigger camp site.
I love state parks!
My first time coming across your channel, new sub! I loved the tip about staying local for first timers! That's going to be me and the Mrs. story soon and ya know, it sounds so simple and common sense that I'm like... Hmm.. Why didn't I think of that? Great video, looking forward to watching the rest!
Welcome!! I love hearing that we can help!
What campground did you all show that was right on the beach? So beautiful!!
Had to re-watch to see what one you meant - I think it was Myrtle Beach! We stayed at Lakewood Camping Resort for our first Grand Design Rally in 2021 😁
Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it.
Of course! We always try to. Happy travels!
Good video 😀 do you during this time of fuel prices tend to stay longer at parks 🤔
For sure! We ended up staying in SC recently because of fuel prices.
Great video!
Thank you 🥰
What is safer? Campground or Boondocking?
I guess it depends!
Great video! I'm working on a video kind of similar to it! 😎 I love camping at campgrounds, but also love wild camping! It's all great!
Sounds great! We go back and forth a lot. They all have their advantages!
Good for you. Your life style would be awesome. So sad to full timers getting hit with the fuel prices.
We agree!
I'm stay at America the Beautiful pass recewation areas or TT CAMPGROUNDS FOR LESS THAN $6 a night
Awesome!
Nice
Love you guys! Watched most of your videos. Really appreciate your candor, passion and real-world advice! Question: noticed your videos shows your truck sagging quite a bit. I wanna buy same trailer and I have a similar truck-what’s your trailer hitching? Finally, have you weighed your rig and RV on a CAT Scale? Details video would be awesome, please.
Thank you Mark! We have never used it on a CAT scale. WE for sure need to do a video!
Keeping the map's from each park may be hard but I notice while enjoying Inks lake state park in Texas what camp spots I like the best.
For instance
Shade
Space
privacy
distance to bathroom
Highlighting each spot gives us options when a particular spot is taken options are nice when keeping the 4 points I mentioned in mind.
Good thoughts!
What was the app you used in your video to see the map of campgrounds?
I think it's from RV Trip Wizard! Check it out here: www.rvtripwizard.com/#6220dbb778664
@@lifererouted thanks!
I’m a traveling Healthcare Administrator and stay 3 or 4 months and by far prefer camp grounds. I prefer 55+ areas.
That's exactly what we do when Steph's on assignment. We honestly prefer the 55+ too when they'll allow us in 😆
Hello. I like your videos. They are honest. How are things now that gas is 5.00 per gallon. I am thinking about ditching my rv
Definitely haven't been travelling as much
Where is that riverview RV Park you show on the video with the price list? Very interested in looking at it for the monthly rate.
It's just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma! Steph was there on assignment a few years ago 😊
So what do you do when it gets noisy? Just move on or headphones 🎧?
We've never had much trouble past "quiet hours", most RVers are in bed early! Otherwise 🎧
yes community bacon for sure! LOL
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What is mooch docking?
Great question! We talked some about it here ua-cam.com/video/GJ9R2UXHAHY/v-deo.html
It's basically just staying in someone's driveway or yard!
We don’t currently have an RV but we’ve been thinking about one in the next year or so (really like the Grand Design 2500RL and 2600 BH) and I was just thinking about this topic of what it’s like at a campground. As someone who can be social at times…I also enjoy being an introvert. It’s not so much that I don’t want to be around others but that doesn’t mean I want to engage with people all the time. 😀
BTW, we live in North Ga and as someone who’s spent a lot of time riding my motorcycle in these mountains, I love seeing other people experience the area. Enjoyed the Helen/Tallulah Falls video.
Awesome! Love both those layouts. We looked at the 2500RL when we bought ours. It's a good mix really, just depends on your social limits 😂 Thank you so much! We love Georgia!
I hear ya, Cranky Biker. Read my comment above.
How do you establish residency?
We still hold residency in Indiana, but I guess you'd have to talk to the state you want to reside in!
My wife is a travel nurse too. What is you favorite assignment so far? Location wise
I LOVE Greenville, SC. Probably my favorite place so far!
Thanks for info im Moving into a campground to Fight Cancer
Wishing you the best!
My unwritten rule is I don’t bother people 😂 I’m a huge fan of minding my own business 😉
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Do people who are long time in camp grounds get the attitude they have "rights "?
No campgrounds for me unless strictly necessary. I stay on campground on days I need to run errands, receive packages, do laundry and need full hook-ups and appointments etc. I usually do not stay more than two or three days and I am gone.
Good to know!
I have 1000 trails and a access national parks pass I spend $9 a night to stay
Good to know!
I'd be getting a 5th wheel for full time living. Bumper pull is just too small to be in everyday.
We enjoy our travel trailer! 😄
I've gotten to the point where I'd rather spend $100/nt for a campground to avoid a hotel stay!! Do you have a new contract yet? I hear they are getting harder to find?
Right?! We still have our own bed and bathroom. etc. I did! I announced it in our email listing. Around NC for a little bit longer!
My honest thoughts many on YT are staying away from whats really going on! I make a good living and yet having a hard time with the thought of paying what i'm having to at the pump. Right now i'd be lucky where i could go $$$ how sad. We are 25 cents short of $5 dollar gas on average here in Florida.
Hey, Jesse! We're definitely not staying away from talking about it. We just recently did a video on fuel prices changing our plans ua-cam.com/video/IkO4I2LCgx8/v-deo.html
Just stumbled on your channel, I like!
I’m guessing your number of 3M strips is 39- ish. Looking forward to seeing the correct answer.
Great couple
Thank you so much!! Stay tuned for the end of June for the announcement!
Hi new sub here and totally new to the RV world. Picked up my Ozark last weekend and haven’t had a chance to take it out yet. This is probably a dumb question. What do you do if you are just stopping somewhere for the night, do you unhook your tow car? Can I just leave it hooked up and set my stabilizers down? That’s how new I am!!
Welcome! Not a dumb question at all! It really varies, but I love leaving the truck hooked up, often without even putting the stabilizers down. Lots of times we're too tired or there's just not really a good reason to unhook, and we're ready to roll the next morning! Happy travels, Red!
Thank you guys for this- awesome video! Been considering getting an RV and doing it full time since I work full remote. Especially with how apartment rent has skyrocketed. For a new truck and camper (about 38-40k each) the monthly notes are still under 1k a month- much cheaper than 1400-1600 apartment rent here in Texas.
I know it comes with its own challenges and hurdles but I’d rather be out exploring the country than inside. To each their own tho! Thank you guys for this awesome video - Yal are down to earth and so positive!
Thanks so much! We hear you on the prices, it's definitely worth considering the camper route. Thanks for the kind words Corey!
Great video topic. However, the music made it difficult to focus on what you were saying. Limiting the music to times you aren't speaking could help. Safe travels.
Noted!
If you don't want company, sit with your back to the road.
If you are open to company, sit facing to the side or to the front, say Hi to those who pass by.
Good thinking, Robin!
Hey you two, great video. My wife and I are about to travel nurses work also. This is my first video of yours that I've watched. liked and subbed. I can tell I'll enjoy your videos. I hope your have allot of travel nurses related videos. Also, I live by a KOA. this is not a popular area. if I told you where I was you may still not know where lol, but this KOA is booking for $100 a night! We're not even looking for $50 a night. Very expensive! We're looking at a few parks where were traveling to that offer anywhere from $300 to $750 a month, which is a great rate in our books. My wife and I are excited to sell the house and hit the road!
I do have a question though, in the event your two stop traveling, have you been to enough places to know where you'd like to settle down at? If so, how do you know it's the place to live?
Thank you, I'm looking forward to more videos!
Thank you so much! And love to hear from fellow nurses, thank you for all you do ❤ You have a good point about how expensive they can be! That's a great question - we originally started traveling thinking we'd be on the road for about 2 years then find a place to settle down. 6 years later and we're still enjoying it so much we haven't picked a spot yet! 😆
We enjoy your videos, we are weekend RVer's from Colorado and we try to utilize State Park campgrounds with full hookups at a reasonable price🙂
That is awesome! Thanks for tagging along, Tino!
If 1% of people at campgrounds are like you both….im in. ;-)
Of coarse there are some family members who just walk up to all the neighbors to talk 🤣
I'm just SURE I don't know what you mean! 🤣🤣
Hello
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Y’all seem nice
Thanks!
dustin johnson's brother?
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One time a band camp 🤣
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learn to boondock, save you a boat load of money
Great content! Always enjoy it. I am a penny pinching loner that likes full hook ups! #thestruggle Right now we are at a place y’all may know since it’s in Indiana….Scales Lake Park in Boonville. Nice county owned park with great trails and a petting zoo! Cheap…about $15 per night with full hookup. Check it out. Keep up the great work. 😀
Thank you so much! We hear you on #thestruggle , we always look for the same thing but it's hard to find! We haven't heard of that one, adding it to our Indiana list now, thank you!
I wish Indiana, or surrounding states had blm land like out west. That’s my dream one day, make it out west with the camper and camp in the desert! Lol
We absolutely agree with you! We have to alter our plans pretty significantly when we move from the west to the east because there are so many fewer places to boondock! You'll make it out west - we can't wait to hear about it when you do!!
I PAY$9 a night for RV HOOK UPS