24 Hours At The World's Largest Truck Stop! RV Overnight Camping

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  • This place is HUGE! And we found some of the friendliest and most helpful people at the Iowa-80 truck stop! They offer free overnight camping and it's a full-service, 1 stop shop! Get a haircut, do your laundry, enjoy a breakfast buffet and more!
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  • @wldmcmullen
    @wldmcmullen Рік тому +16

    I am a trucker and a rv'r both groups have some of the best and friendliest people.

  • @toddmcgowan9449
    @toddmcgowan9449 Рік тому +1

    The Iowa I80 Kitchen has terrific bergers as well!

  • @jessicasplans6848
    @jessicasplans6848 Рік тому +12

    So much love and respect for truckers here. They are hero’s truly. If you respect truckers majority of American truckers will tack care of you, especially in the times you need it most. If your a single female and need help they are a godsend. We owe them so much. I always carry some extra cold drinks and a sandwich/snacks and stop if they are on the side of the road. For a car it may seem like a long wait but a trucker it’s always longer and we depend on them to get where they are going on time. Bad day on the road is so much worse for them. I have no problem following a slower truck up an incline for them because safety is so much more important and they have so much more to do for our safety. They are amazing human beings.

  • @mickeyfixsen7579
    @mickeyfixsen7579 11 місяців тому

    I live about 30 miles from I-80 Truckstop. It has been owned by the same family since its beginning. They really care about their business and customers. Tons to see and all the restaurant food is very good. You can do the buffet or order off the menu. One of my favorite things there is the Truck Museum. It is amazing with lots of trucks and memorabilia you will never see anywhere else. Stop by and spend some time!

  • @belindahugheslifestyle
    @belindahugheslifestyle Рік тому +4

    Great video! I haven't been to Iowa 80, but when camping in the Rockies for a whole summer, it was mainly about the showers for me and my friends. If/when I ever visit Iowa 80, I think the barber shop, massage chairs, laundromat, showers, buffet and movie theater would do it for me. And maybe the grass flip-flops and a sticker. lol Blessed be. 💖

  • @niterider3131
    @niterider3131 Рік тому +1

    Iowa 80 Truck Stop has some of the best food.

  • @nikkifleming6290
    @nikkifleming6290 Рік тому

    Yes to your awesome kids doing voice overs!

  • @lancewulfers2502
    @lancewulfers2502 Рік тому +1

    On the flip side, I did hear Bucees is moving north with a few new locations. I can't wait till they have one in Pennsylvania.

  • @TheRVWingman
    @TheRVWingman Рік тому +3

    We absolutely LOVE that truck stop!!! Been there several times and their main restaurant is great!!

  • @tsunsu
    @tsunsu Рік тому

    This looks like a fun place to vist.
    It could be something to consider if i go road triping one day.
    Ty for showing this place.
    It is so amazing to look into.

  • @deanh6689
    @deanh6689 Рік тому +3

    I'm a truck driver and I've stopped there several times and it's amazing loved it to bad they don't have one in Jacksonville Florida

  • @amypletcher4411
    @amypletcher4411 Рік тому +1

    This place looks absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • @casid9929
    @casid9929 Рік тому

    Breakfast pizza is amazing!

  • @allanwarmflash4440
    @allanwarmflash4440 Рік тому +1

    cool safe travels

  • @JanelleLovercheck-if5fy
    @JanelleLovercheck-if5fy 4 місяці тому

    I live in Council Bluffs Iowa across the Missouri river from Omaha Nebraska. Glad you are enjoying our beautiful state. We have a lot of campgrounds. One we like the most is Hitchcock Nature Center. Full hookups for $30 a night, tons of hiking trails, cabins and tent camping. It is on top of the Loess Hills. Absolutely beautiful views. Hope you visit again. ❤

  • @paulbarber1077
    @paulbarber1077 Рік тому +3

    I was there a couple of times as a truck driver.

  • @guzziknight
    @guzziknight 11 місяців тому

    I saw this video and realized we were going right by Iowa 80 on our trip. We stopped there and loved it!!

  • @DG_ontheroad
    @DG_ontheroad Рік тому

    Beautiful video 👍👍👍

  • @1hasbeen531
    @1hasbeen531 Рік тому

    The duck harkens back to the movie "Convoy", and a Mack truck driven by "Rubber Duck".

  • @twillford27
    @twillford27 Рік тому

    Try the gravy on your scrambled eggs. It's delicious.

  • @joemiles6917
    @joemiles6917 Рік тому +2

    Been there many, many,many times. Good food and showers. Also Gramm's across the road has good food too.

  • @waylonsetser4720
    @waylonsetser4720 Рік тому +1

    We're just happy to talk to someone and feel normal for a moment

  • @OpenRoading
    @OpenRoading Рік тому

    “Bigger than Buc-ees” 😂 That’s large!!!

  • @JamieStuff
    @JamieStuff Рік тому +3

    The last time I was there, the sit-down restaurant was closed due to COVID. It's good to know that the buffet has reopened; most truck stop buffets are gone.

    • @tsunsu
      @tsunsu Рік тому

      Ya that isnt the only change that happened.
      Lots of 24 hour places close now.
      Lots of shops have closed for good.
      So it hit hard evrywere

  • @davidjohoson8397
    @davidjohoson8397 Рік тому

    The angry duck hood ornament come from the movie convoy.. ✌️

  • @suzannedammodonnell9599
    @suzannedammodonnell9599 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been to the Iowa 80 truck stop a few times. I’ve driven there just to buy gifts. However, I’ve only seen a small portion. I must make a bigger effort to see more. My parents live in Davenport, IA, off the 80, just 20 minutes away. I was born and raised in the Quad Cities (IA/IL), where Davenport is the largest of the Quad City area. I currently live in Arizona.

  • @SeanRandall-w8s
    @SeanRandall-w8s Рік тому

    The hood ornament of the duck is from the movie Convoy. The Rub Duck was his CB handle

  • @raymondbermudez2920
    @raymondbermudez2920 2 місяці тому

    I’m a truck driver myself and I have been to the Iowa 80 truck stop several times and I will be subscribing thank you 🙏 kindly

  • @estried86
    @estried86 Рік тому

    If you bought it, a truck brought it. Everything you own was delivered by a truck driver. #respect

  • @debyarger3084
    @debyarger3084 Рік тому

    We were there this past June it's amazing!!!!

  • @cindyjohnston3134
    @cindyjohnston3134 Рік тому

    I love truck stops and the food....we been to Iowa 80 and loved it :)

  • @Peeshe16
    @Peeshe16 Рік тому

    I wish I woulda known! We live just a few mins from there! Would of loved to have said hello!

  • @calvincollison8210
    @calvincollison8210 Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Iowa, there's alot to do in iowa. I'm from iowa. But if u ever drive towards dubuque iowa I recommend a few camps and fun activities.

  • @justinetaylor8779
    @justinetaylor8779 Рік тому

    My brother in law is a trucker and has been for many years they do help when possible for sure and my grandfather use to have a CB in his car and house and I would talk to his trucker friends so awesome I need to get a CB for us love them

  • @anlewi1
    @anlewi1 Рік тому

    You would not see us out on the road as we only drive at night. We're a night pack we drive at night. Wish you safe travels.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому

      We drive at night on occasion and do like it because of less traffic. Thanks for watching

  • @EZRVGOERS23
    @EZRVGOERS23 Рік тому +1

    Looks fun 🎉👏🎉🎉🎉 Breakfeast looked delish 😋

  • @LackeysBeTrippin
    @LackeysBeTrippin Рік тому +2

    Great video! We love Iowa 80, but every time we stop in there I want to buy $5000 worth of random truck parts for our rig. 😅

  • @vince8705
    @vince8705 Рік тому

    I do want to go to this place, June of 24 for sure

  • @brendaconner1076
    @brendaconner1076 Рік тому

    I have only been following you guy for a year or so, and I love all of them. In this video though, it is apparent that your son has hit a growth spurt.

  • @GratefulGlamper
    @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +2

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  • @jakkujunktrader2766
    @jakkujunktrader2766 Рік тому

    It's A Truck Stop understand that it is a small city due our hour restrictions and how we are away from home these places provide the things we need. WHATS NICE IS SEPERATE RV parking most drivers don't care to be parked next to Rvs

  • @lancewulfers2502
    @lancewulfers2502 Рік тому +1

    Ya gotta split the biscuit in half top to bottom, then apply your sausage gravy... Just sayin.

  • @LittleRed770
    @LittleRed770 Рік тому

    Iowan here ❤❤ glad you enjoyed the worlds largest truck stop

  • @robinshowalter142
    @robinshowalter142 Рік тому

    My son is an over the road trucker.

  • @douglinn1583
    @douglinn1583 Рік тому

    As far as truck stop food goes, some are really good & some are just horrible. I learned by trial & error most of the time, but when a larger trucker says "don't eat there", trust him!

  • @Krisna_K
    @Krisna_K Рік тому

    I think it depends on the truck stop as far as the food goes! I don’t do buffets of any kinds because I’m immune compromised and was advised by my kidney doctor to steer clear of them! Hubby and I don’t have an RV yet but often stop at truck stops on our way to and from Montana from Washington! My dad used to take my sisters and I to a truck stop area near our home as kids/teens for food! I remember the food being good and a nice change! In August of 2000 my hubby and I went to North Dakota for his family reunion! That’s when Montana was having a lot of wild fires causing a lot of smoke and we wanted to get away from Interstate 90 and whatever it turns into to get out of the smoke! You are correct about truckers being nice and helpful! We were traveling in a car and they gave us tips on the best route to get away from the smoke and still get to our destination! It took a little extra time but it made the trip a lot better getting out of the smoke!

  • @tomcobb623
    @tomcobb623 Рік тому

    truck stop food depends on wherer you are

  • @lynnpomajzl6209
    @lynnpomajzl6209 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video guys!!! Actually live just next door to Iowa, may have to check this place out when hit the road again!!! 😎

  • @nancyrojas1926
    @nancyrojas1926 Рік тому

    Great Vlog, lots of fun and delicious food .....Buffet can't go wrong!

  • @elsuperpollo2273
    @elsuperpollo2273 Рік тому

    Those buttons are air brakes, compressors in that tractor "big rig" it's easy really to drive there fun to work on too, just like an RV, trailer or any diesel

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      Good to know! Thanks for watching

    • @elsuperpollo2273
      @elsuperpollo2273 Рік тому

      It may behoove you and your husband to get a CDL manual and potentially get your class b license with passenger endorsement so you both will know more about those extra lights and buttons

  • @Barbie.Boo1961
    @Barbie.Boo1961 Рік тому

    Truck stop food is the best, being a o/o you have to know where to get food. I-80 truck stop is cool. Lots of eye candy. Buffet is like every everywhere else in comparison to buffet.

  • @davidjesse5521
    @davidjesse5521 Рік тому

    Going to the dark side lol , welcome to my world , . Thanks for the affirmation. The rubber duck , from the song convoy . Good presidential home in west branch to tour , you also missed the old truck museum at iowa 80

  • @daydreamer0923
    @daydreamer0923 Рік тому

    Hi👋😊, thanks for all your wonderful videos. Your family is a joy. Especially the kids. Cute & funny. 🌻

  • @larryclark5355
    @larryclark5355 Рік тому

    Watch you guys on occasion and generally enjoy your videos. Is your son trying to be an actor or just feel all need to see him?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      He’s just a 13 year old boy acting goofy, thanks for watching

  • @eskieguy9355
    @eskieguy9355 Рік тому +1

    The only thing I wish I knew, is if you pay for the wash at the wash, or in the truck stop. Although, I asume the price may change with the size of your RV. And, did that include a wax coat? The RV guy in Arizona says you should wax your roof at least twice a year. Thanks

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      Our roof is a lifetime spray on roof so it doesn't need any maintenance any more. The wash was paid for AT wash center which is on the grounds of the truck stop. The price did include the Jeep wash as well.

  • @paulinebrennan8836
    @paulinebrennan8836 Рік тому

    OMG that is amazing 🤯

  • @TracyAnnDamelio
    @TracyAnnDamelio Рік тому

    I have to ask is your dog a Great Pyrenees?

  • @csmith9189
    @csmith9189 Рік тому

    👍❤Awesome video! You always have such fun.

  • @danielspiegel5929
    @danielspiegel5929 Рік тому

    Truck drivers are awesome…After driving our Class C and now our Class A for many miles, I would rather drive around truckers than non truckers. All of our issues on the road have been with non truckers.

  • @mikeanderson6626
    @mikeanderson6626 Рік тому

    So I saw the shirt your som is wearing and it says Artemis and Ron Jon’s which is where I work. ( Cocoa Beach )

  • @pamelawaterman3960
    @pamelawaterman3960 Рік тому

    We always eat we’re truckers eat. They are in the know😉

  • @Prin_Cess_007
    @Prin_Cess_007 Рік тому

    I know y’all are from CO (shout out from Rez ;), but did you know they putting a BUCCEEES on I25!?

  • @sandymanning8744
    @sandymanning8744 Рік тому

    What an amazing video. God Bless and I love y'all 💕💕💕

  • @knightfire09
    @knightfire09 Рік тому +1

    I am a trucker

  • @eileenrainey2904
    @eileenrainey2904 Рік тому

    We love watching your videos! We live in Kearney, NE - home of the Archway along I-80! Charity - come visit us! I’ll take a break from work and catch up! ❤

  • @staceyedukes
    @staceyedukes Рік тому +1

    Sooo.... How did the weighing go?

  • @leistrickland9325
    @leistrickland9325 Рік тому

    What is the going rate for a drive-in motor home wash nowadays?

  • @rogergraves242
    @rogergraves242 Рік тому

    Haircut where

  • @csimmonsjr
    @csimmonsjr Рік тому

    We camp several times a year mainly in state parks. We often debate on what to do with our three dogs (who camp with us) when we want to go to a tourist attraction. What do you do with your dog when you are out and about for four plus hours?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      We leave Alaska at the RV when he can’t come with us (for example when we were in NYC). We have several options for remotely monitoring the power and inside temp of our RV when we are out and about so we know he’s safe.

  • @kristinireland-doll6562
    @kristinireland-doll6562 Рік тому

    Welcome to our state

  • @barbarapalmer268
    @barbarapalmer268 Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @rogergraves242
    @rogergraves242 Рік тому

    Dirty Mold in the Crracks.

  • @ttaazznn2
    @ttaazznn2 Рік тому

    Love your videos

  • @HeatherWight-ny9ib
    @HeatherWight-ny9ib Рік тому

    i grew up in a trcking family it was the best life

  • @MikeWitzenburg-fb9tn
    @MikeWitzenburg-fb9tn Рік тому

    It’s a pretty cool truck stop, how much did it cost to get that the rv washed ? You drove close to our house, we are in Waukee by West Des Moines.

  • @timaz1066
    @timaz1066 Рік тому

    You should open that biscuit up before you put gravy on it. Just saying.

  • @Frenchy5117
    @Frenchy5117 Рік тому

    Have been to that truck stop many times, the restaurant has great food, also there is 4 large truck stops like that, Joplin Missouri and whites petro in Raphine Virginia and the Iowa 80 and petro in Kenly North Carolina

  • @rogergraves242
    @rogergraves242 Рік тому

    Nap

  • @jimmyrosen9424
    @jimmyrosen9424 Рік тому

    If Iowa 80 never closes, why do they have locks on their door?

    • @gaylynnbanos7500
      @gaylynnbanos7500 Рік тому

      I work for a Denny’s years ago that was open 24 hours we had locks on the door. I asked that same question and it was told to me that if there was ever a robbery are we ever had to secure the place? We needed the locks when you know that it happened and we actually were thankful we can lock the doors.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      Good to know!

    • @jimmyrosen9424
      @jimmyrosen9424 Рік тому

      @@gaylynnbanos7500 Come on folks- this is an old Steven Wright (comedian) joke.

    • @donnabaardsen5372
      @donnabaardsen5372 Рік тому

      ​@@gaylynnbanos7500 What?

  • @tonyshepard9957
    @tonyshepard9957 Рік тому

    Be careful on 80

  • @wetspotswimwear1199
    @wetspotswimwear1199 Рік тому

    Be sure to eat your breakfast at the restaurant, fantastic food

  • @rogergraves242
    @rogergraves242 Рік тому

    Too Greasey

  • @wetspotswimwear1199
    @wetspotswimwear1199 Рік тому

    The "duck" hood ornament comes from the movie "Convoy" the main character named "Rubber Duck" played by Kris Kristopherson, has that duck hood ornament on his black Mack truck.

  • @theodorehyatt1782
    @theodorehyatt1782 Рік тому

    A wash in the Garbage state cost 180.00 I would love to know how much there

  • @chrisallison9526
    @chrisallison9526 Рік тому

    Been there a few times even been to their sister store coming out of Oklahoma a troll road

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Рік тому +1

      👍🏻

    • @JamieStuff
      @JamieStuff Рік тому

      That would have been Joplin 44, which is about a third to half the size of Iowa 80.

    • @chrisallison9526
      @chrisallison9526 Рік тому

      @@JamieStuff yeah I been there but I been a lot of places driving but think it was 35 coming out of Arkansas going into Texas at jj truck stop that I found a pretty good steak

    • @chrisallison9526
      @chrisallison9526 Рік тому

      @@JamieStuff and there is a bar bq place down the road that was real good to