Let me know what you think of the video! Anything you want to see more of in future videos? What is your favorite state park? I know, so many questions lol
First time watcher, Stephanie that was a great, well made video. I can tell you are not a newbie at camping. Very detailed and making sure things are done correctly. Looks like a beautiful State Park. When I pull to Florida though, we generally stay at Top Sail. Gotta catch some waves !!!!! I'll be looking for more of your video's. Stay safe and keep enjoying life !!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve camped at Paynes more than a dozen times. I’ve seen some of the most majestic Live Oaks I’ve ever seen there. There’s also a North Entrance where you can walk next to Gators if you’re so inclined.
I live in Florida and have never been here, although i have passed it a hundred times. Don't know if you have ever been to Hillsborough State Park, but it is nice with trails by the river and wooden bridges and small little raids section. Also, good job backing up that camper too! Nicely done video.
@lifewithstephanie42 my step dad was a truck driver, late father in law, 2 brothers in law, I was just making a proud of the trucking profession statement 👍
Nice set up...mpgs and reliability. For content do your own repairs and maintenance on the truck + RV? Strong suggestion, your trailer is new, apply elastomeric on the roof. It is a coating for the roof. It will ensure your roof last longer + no leaks. Good stiff broom to clean and the application is like paint. I added solar panels and upgraded the battery to a 200 ah lithium off Amazon.
This park is almost literally in our back yard. We have enjoyed staying there quite a few times. New sub here and have really enjoyed your channel and videos. Thank You!
One of the first rules for a new camper - NEVER cook fish in your camper, please take it from experience. For that Salmon, wrap it in foil, put it on charcoal (most Florida State Parks have grills on site), add a little salt and pepper and you will have magnificent fish.
Another great video by my E-Pro sister! We have heard great things about Paynes Prairie and it is on our list of places to visit. Great footage you got! A couple of tips for you: 1. Although you did say the bugs were kind of bad, when it is hot, we always cook outside using either our electric griddle or hot plate (if we have electrical hookup) or the gas griddle if boondocking. If it is raining we just put out the awning (it is usually out anyway). 2. When we do cook inside and have electrical hookups, we use our electric griddle or dual hot plate to save on using our propane. Just a thought. Look forward to your next video and safe travels!
@@lifewithstephanie42 it is amazing. It used to be my peaceful place. You may want to check out the LaChula trail head. It’s technically the north entrance to Paynes prairie and gives you a different perspective on the beauty of the park. No campers but you can drive there.
You might want to think about getting a small Coleman stove for outside cooking. My rig has an outside kitchen so I always like to cook fish outside. What a great site! Nice job.
We are staying at Catherine Hanna Park in Jacksonville Fl for Father’s Day weekend 2024. Would be awesome if you wanted to stay at the park on the ocean. $35 a night with full hook ups isn’t bad either.
And I learned something new. I had no idea there were wild horses in Florida. Since you are up that way you should check out silver springs State park. The camp ground is gorgeous. Looks to me like you had plenty of room between the hitch and ball when you disconnected BTW.
It looked like the truck hit a bump and it cut it alittle close 😅 There are wild bison 🦬 in this park too! I just didn’t see any this stay. I actually did a video on Silver Springs State Park ☀️ ua-cam.com/video/yC48q_vEJKU/v-deo.htmlsi=tzZy4lS2FmQzijEG
Yeah, lol. It was creepy walking by the water because there were so many! But it was awesome at the same time ☀️ I felt like gator bate for sure 🐊 was on high alert lol
To be on the safe side due to the fact, you’re in a secluded forest you should put a pair of men’s work boots outside your front door or side door anywhere where another man can see it or anyone else can see that there’s a male living there
Great job on the video!! Makes me want to drag my trailer to Florida for some camping. Looks like you are getting the routine down for full timing in such a small trailer . One thing I got for leveling my 15tb is level mate pro and some ramp wheel chocks, to me it is quicker and much easier to level by myself. What hitch system do you have? Been thinking on getting something little more professional then just a standard hitch
Thank you so much! Each trip I’m getting more organized for sure 👍☀️ This is the link to the Curt Hitch system I had installed when I purchased the trailer. It’s a weight distribution hitch with sway control amzn.to/49178Ui
I was born in Sarasota. Was last down last Jan. Missed the palmettos, palms and spanish moss. I got my fix when I was there and every time you show a video. Thanks! How's the house selling?
I'm up to my eyeballs in travel trailer research as I'm selling my house to travel for a bit... before I get too old with regrets. Why did you choose a stick built trailer? And if it was all about the initial price... are you worried about resale value and reliability? My parents had issues with both their pull behind and fifth wheel (both developed leaks), and that was years ago... way before the haphazard covid days. I'm leaning towards used molded fiberglass or at least a mfg'er NOT near Elkhart 😊. I read good things about NuCamp's quality and customer service (teardrops). Any experience with them? And you can cook your fish any damn place ya please... 😁
In my research getting my first trailer, I wanted something small to start with. But it had to have a bed, bathroom, and kitchen. I really wanted an Airstream Bambi but that was out of my price range. I’ll still get an Airstream someday ☀️ but bigger than a Bambi. I was also told to look for smooth fiberglass siding to prevent future leaks, and that led me to this cute little E-Pro. It’s a great little starter and I’m already thinking I need a bigger trailer but not for awhile ☀️ It’s a process and I’m slowly figuring it out. We will see ☀️
@lifewithstephanie42 👍 I'm looking at used Airstreams too. The Basecamp and short Caravel have caught my eye. One of the biggest reasons I'm getting out of home ownership is to get away from the maintenance (and proprty tax... ugh!). I'm going to rent when I've had my fill of traveling, so I don't want to turn the provincial corner, only to be crawling around in and on a travel trailer. So, my thoughts are used, well maintained, and a mfg'r that has renowned customer service... even though the molded fiberglass, teardrops, and Airstreams are still north of $25K used. Thanks for replying!
@@lifewithstephanie42 That makes sense. Seems like all the RV people are so invested, so I figured machinery was involved. I'm going much smaller so it won't be an issue.🙏🫵
Haha, my favorite fish caught and cleaned was rainbow trout in Montana ☀️ cooked in cast iron right on the bank of the water, soooooo good! Catching a salmon and cooked fresh on the bank of a river in Alaska is on my bucket list ☀️
I would love a dog! But I work 12 hour shifts as a nurse and I don’t want to leave a dog alone for that long, plus I want to do some traveling out of the country first! But a dog will be in my far future for sure ☀️
@lifewithstephanie42 thank you, I just googled it, my wife and I ride our atv up in Ocala national forest, we made our 6x14 cargo trailer into a camper
Let me know what you think of the video! Anything you want to see more of in future videos? What is your favorite state park? I know, so many questions lol
We love this park, even tho we didn’t see any Wild Spanish Horses or Bison…..maybe next time! We stayed site #18.
Nice work on producing a nice video.
Thanks for watching! ☀️
Your video filming as it's called and editing gets better each episode ! Bravo to you! So enjoyable to watch and relax to. 😅
Thank you so much for the feedback! This makes me so happy 😀 ☀️
First time watcher, Stephanie that was a great, well made video. I can tell you are not a newbie
at camping. Very detailed and making sure things are done correctly. Looks like a beautiful State
Park. When I pull to Florida though, we generally stay at Top Sail. Gotta catch some waves !!!!! I'll
be looking for more of your video's. Stay safe and keep enjoying life !!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much!! ☀️
I'll have to check this place out next time I'm up that way. Looks nice.
Very cool. Video with music very well done in my opinion, content as well.
Thank you so much for the feedback! ☀️
I’ve camped at Paynes more than a dozen times. I’ve seen some of the most majestic Live Oaks I’ve ever seen there. There’s also a North Entrance where you can walk next to Gators if you’re so inclined.
Yes, the end of the video has footage by the gators 🐊 at the north entrance ☀️ This park is amazing 🤩
I live in Florida and have never been here, although i have passed it a hundred times. Don't know if you have ever been to Hillsborough State Park, but it is nice with trails by the river and wooden bridges and small little raids section. Also, good job backing up that camper too! Nicely done video.
Thank you so much! ☀️ I’ll have to add Hillsborough State Park to my list 👍
@@lifewithstephanie42 I meant to say Hillsborough River State Park.
Nice Park! Careful of the gators,, If you ain't a GATOR you're GATOR BAIT... Love your videos!
We love State Preserves! So nice!
Yes! ☀️☀️
Payne’s prairie is completely tame next to some of the other sites.
Thank you for yet another great video. Florida has so many beautiful places to visit. You're backing up that camper like a pro! 😊❤
Thank you so much! I’m practicing a lot lol, Florida is very beautiful for sure ☀️
I'm a retired truck driver, a pro uses they're mirrors
@@woofman4796I’m no pro, but I do use my mirrors ☀️ I also look out my window when I feel I need to, still getting the hang of it 👍
@lifewithstephanie42 my step dad was a truck driver, late father in law, 2 brothers in law, I was just making a proud of the trucking profession statement 👍
Thanks you Stephanie! We praticed english with your video ! 😊 You explain very well. 😊 Christiane et Jacques from Québec, Canada
I love this! ❤️
That's the funny part about nature, it seems so peaceful and calm, but you realize the other side of it when you see Mr Ali-type-gator swim by!
The alligators were even peaceful and calm…in an eerie, creepy way lol
Looks like a great time - new friend here.
Hello 👋 friend!
@@lifewithstephanie42 Nice to meet you
Fantastic episode feels like we are there with you. Thanks Stephanie you are doing great. 🤗
Thank you so much! ☀️
Fantastic video always enjoy your videos.
Have a wonderful time!!!👍👍⛵️🏝
Thank you so much! ☀️
Thans you so much ! You convinced us to buy an Epro 15 tb. Enjoy your next trip. Christiane et Jacques from Québec, Canada
Woo hoo! Happy and safe traveling to you! ☀️🙌
Bonjour Stéphanie. I made a modification today with my table. But I can't send you pictures.
I send you on Instagram 😅
Nice set up...mpgs and reliability. For content do your own repairs and maintenance on the truck + RV? Strong suggestion, your trailer is new, apply elastomeric on the roof. It is a coating for the roof. It will ensure your roof last longer + no leaks. Good stiff broom to clean and the application is like paint. I added solar panels and upgraded the battery to a 200 ah lithium off Amazon.
I’m learning little by little as I go ☀️ Thank you for the suggestions!
She is so busy for her season of trips ! Maybe later for a dog 😊
Very nice, a beautiful place that my wife and I have to visit…
Yes 🙌☀️
Awesome video. I just found you and will be following your adventures. I will binge watch all your videos too.
Awesome! Thank you! ☀️
Absolutely so beautiful! I just love your videos. You are so inspiring. :)
Thank you so much! ☀️
Great job
Sound track was awesome
Keep it up
Thank you so much for the feedback! I worked hard picking out the perfect soundtrack for this video so I appreciate that!
Great job ~ and one of my very favorite FL parks! ( I am partial, GoGators 🧡💙☺️)
Thank you so much! ☀️
Hey Stephanie. New subscriber here. Nice video. Love the Tundra too. Good luck with your travels and your channel. Cheers!
Thank you so much! ☀️
This park is almost literally in our back yard. We have enjoyed staying there quite a few times. New sub here and have really enjoyed your channel and videos. Thank You!
Awesome! Thank you! ☀️
One of the first rules for a new camper - NEVER cook fish in your camper, please take it from experience. For that Salmon, wrap it in foil, put it on charcoal (most Florida State Parks have grills on site), add a little salt and pepper and you will have magnificent fish.
Another great video by my E-Pro sister! We have heard great things about Paynes Prairie and it is on our list of places to visit. Great footage you got!
A couple of tips for you:
1. Although you did say the bugs were kind of bad, when it is hot, we always cook outside using either our electric griddle or hot plate (if we have electrical hookup) or the gas griddle if boondocking. If it is raining we just put out the awning (it is usually out anyway).
2. When we do cook inside and have electrical hookups, we use our electric griddle or dual hot plate to save on using our propane. Just a thought.
Look forward to your next video and safe travels!
Great tips! Thank you so much! ☀️
Amazing video as always! And I love the prairie. It’s one of my most favorite places. Ever.
Thank you so much! I’ve driven past it a thousand times! But the experience inside the park is like no other ❤️
@@lifewithstephanie42 it is amazing. It used to be my peaceful place. You may want to check out the LaChula trail head. It’s technically the north entrance to Paynes prairie and gives you a different perspective on the beauty of the park. No campers but you can drive there.
@@Macro0rganismI drove there and that’s where I got the alligator 🐊 footage ☀️ It was amazing!
@@lifewithstephanie42 haha you discovered the secrets! I loved that area more before they changed it around. I’m glad you are exploring!
You might want to think about getting a small Coleman stove for outside cooking. My rig has an outside kitchen so I always like to cook fish outside. What a great site! Nice job.
Thank you so much! I have an outside griddle I love to cook on ☀️ but the bugs were so overwhelming, I didn’t mind cooking inside
Dawn dish soap is the BEST , also be careful when you life lid to power source for wasps,helpful hints
Yes! Great tips ☀️ Thank you!
We are staying at Catherine Hanna Park in Jacksonville Fl for Father’s Day weekend 2024. Would be awesome if you wanted to stay at the park on the ocean. $35 a night with full hook ups isn’t bad either.
Sounds like an awesome spot! But I’ll be traveling across the country by then ☀️
@@lifewithstephanie42 Have fun and BE SAFE 🥰
@@brokenmedic9133Thank you ☀️ Will do!
You can buy an rv airflow kit that makes the ac quieter and more efficient.
Ohhhhh, I would love to know more about that!
Me too!
And I learned something new. I had no idea there were wild horses in Florida. Since you are up that way you should check out silver springs State park. The camp ground is gorgeous. Looks to me like you had plenty of room between the hitch and ball when you disconnected BTW.
It looked like the truck hit a bump and it cut it alittle close 😅 There are wild bison 🦬 in this park too! I just didn’t see any this stay. I actually did a video on Silver Springs State Park ☀️ ua-cam.com/video/yC48q_vEJKU/v-deo.htmlsi=tzZy4lS2FmQzijEG
It is a great area. It is also home to wild horses and bison. Bison are hard to find but I’ve seen them once.
I didn’t see bison 🦬 but I did see wild horses 🐎☀️
Beware of the Gators... Cause if you ain't a Gator, You're Gator Bait! Nice video!
Yeah, lol. It was creepy walking by the water because there were so many! But it was awesome at the same time ☀️ I felt like gator bate for sure 🐊 was on high alert lol
To be on the safe side due to the fact, you’re in a secluded forest you should put a pair of men’s work boots outside your front door or side door anywhere where another man can see it or anyone else can see that there’s a male living there
Great job on the video!! Makes me want to drag my trailer to Florida for some camping. Looks like you are getting the routine down for full timing in such a small trailer . One thing I got for leveling my 15tb is level mate pro and some ramp wheel chocks, to me it is quicker and much easier to level by myself. What hitch system do you have? Been thinking on getting something little more professional then just a standard hitch
Thank you so much! Each trip I’m getting more organized for sure 👍☀️ This is the link to the Curt Hitch system I had installed when I purchased the trailer. It’s a weight distribution hitch with sway control amzn.to/49178Ui
very pretty, were those purple flowers lupine? Always glad to see your smiling face. Thank you for all you do. 😀
🫶❤️☀️
I googled the purlple flowers and it is pickerelweed I do believe
that does ring a bell sounds about right. What would we do without Google? 🤪
Right!? Lol
I was born in Sarasota. Was last down last Jan. Missed the palmettos, palms and spanish moss. I got my fix when I was there and every time you show a video. Thanks! How's the house selling?
I might have a buyer! If all goes well, I’m outta here in an about a month! We shall see ☀️
I was waiting for a croc/gator!?
There was a gator 🐊 at the very end!
@@lifewithstephanie42 👍
I have never seen more alligators in my life than that place. When it rains heavy they get out on the road and block traffic.
There were so many!!! 🐊 It was creepy lol
Do you ever camp at St George’s Island?
I haven’t camped there yet ☀️ I’ll put it on my list 👍
I'm up to my eyeballs in travel trailer research as I'm selling my house to travel for a bit... before I get too old with regrets. Why did you choose a stick built trailer? And if it was all about the initial price... are you worried about resale value and reliability? My parents had issues with both their pull behind and fifth wheel (both developed leaks), and that was years ago... way before the haphazard covid days. I'm leaning towards used molded fiberglass or at least a mfg'er NOT near Elkhart 😊. I read good things about NuCamp's quality and customer service (teardrops). Any experience with them?
And you can cook your fish any damn place ya please... 😁
In my research getting my first trailer, I wanted something small to start with. But it had to have a bed, bathroom, and kitchen. I really wanted an Airstream Bambi but that was out of my price range. I’ll still get an Airstream someday ☀️ but bigger than a Bambi. I was also told to look for smooth fiberglass siding to prevent future leaks, and that led me to this cute little E-Pro. It’s a great little starter and I’m already thinking I need a bigger trailer but not for awhile ☀️ It’s a process and I’m slowly figuring it out. We will see ☀️
@lifewithstephanie42 👍 I'm looking at used Airstreams too. The Basecamp and short Caravel have caught my eye. One of the biggest reasons I'm getting out of home ownership is to get away from the maintenance (and proprty tax... ugh!). I'm going to rent when I've had my fill of traveling, so I don't want to turn the provincial corner, only to be crawling around in and on a travel trailer. So, my thoughts are used, well maintained, and a mfg'r that has renowned customer service... even though the molded fiberglass, teardrops, and Airstreams are still north of $25K used. Thanks for replying!
@@justpedal65 I’m selling my home too ☀️ Airstreams are expensive but hold their value and they are so nice looking! They have always caught my eye
Hey Steph, are you full timing it in that camper?
I will be very soon! ☀️☀️
@@lifewithstephanie42 congrats on going full time soon! I’ll keep my notifications on so I can keep up with your videos!
Is getting the trailer level that important?
To me, yes 👍 It’s bad for the frig if its not level
@@lifewithstephanie42 That makes sense. Seems like all the RV people are so invested, so I figured machinery was involved. I'm going much smaller so it won't be an issue.🙏🫵
Did you see any bison?
Not this time
@@lifewithstephanie42 Paynes Prairie is almost the front yard to this house
Woman that can cook fish can probably catch and clean fish my idea woman
Haha, my favorite fish caught and cleaned was rainbow trout in Montana ☀️ cooked in cast iron right on the bank of the water, soooooo good! Catching a salmon and cooked fresh on the bank of a river in Alaska is on my bucket list ☀️
@@lifewithstephanie42 We have rainbow trout in Asheville area too
Only 32 people since 1948 killed by gators . And 450 bitten . Be afraid of driving on the road , much more dangerous .
Never
☀️
Enjoying your video but you need a dog.
I would love a dog! But I work 12 hour shifts as a nurse and I don’t want to leave a dog alone for that long, plus I want to do some traveling out of the country first! But a dog will be in my far future for sure ☀️
Where is this? We live in Zephyrhills Florida, I have never heard of this place
It’s right out side of Gainsville ☀️
@lifewithstephanie42 thank you, I just googled it, my wife and I ride our atv up in Ocala national forest, we made our 6x14 cargo trailer into a camper