RV Camping on STRANGERS PROPERTY! Would You do THIS?
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2024
- Why are we RV camping on strangers property? Finding RV overnighters is one thing, but this takes it to a bizarre level. We are smack dab in the middle of Texas and desperately need a spot to stay as we get closer to the solar eclipse. RV camping spots are hard to come by with this event and we are going to share what on earth we are thinking in this episode.
This raises the most important question...would you do this?
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As a trucker I thank you for thinking of us. It doesn't seem like a lot to most people but when you're tired after driving 11 hours finding a safe spot to park is awesome. Drive safe
We love truckers. You make our lives possible by moving everything everywhere. We have a lot of respect for you and appreciate all of you.
Thank you very much for saying this. We truly do think of ya'll often. Thank you for what you do! Stay safe out there
Agree! Truckers make life doable. Thank you!
My Hubby is also a trucker. A lot of times he has to stop early to be able to get a spot.
God bless y'all
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You can get a mat from Amazon to do your puzzle on and roll it up when you have to move it before finishing it.
It stays in place when rolling it up?
Yes, I had the same idea. It does stay in place when you roll it up. 🙂
Yes it does stay in place
I use one!
Thank you so much for this! I need one ASAP 🤗 -Ney Ney
Get a flat orange sign that opens up to block off a pump. Park in the pump to the left of the blocked one. Run the hose to the left side. As a truck driver. Just go during slow times. Usually enough pumps open to not have to worry about it.
Omg!!! I figured it out!!! You guys are like the most loveable doofuses on youtube!!!! 😁
Aww thank you so much!! 🤗
Thank you for the fun times and always entertaining videos. We live vicariously through you 3. Thanks Hanks! ❤
Thank you very much, Ron! You make our day reading this 😊 Stay safe
I am a truck driver, it is perfectly fine to take your truck in the opposite direction at the fuel island if it’s not busy and fill up your def tank. Some semi’s have them on the opposite side also and have to do that.
This is great to know! Thank you for sharing 😃
You could also just fill a purchased DEF can or buy a DEF can from Amazon (it's blue) and fill it at the truck stop and then take the can to your other side and fill it. I carry a 5 gallon can with me and use it whenever and then just fill it at a truck stop. That said, my 2022 Ram 3500 has the filler next to the diesel. Very wierd that GM did what it did. Love your videos btw.
Watching that clip of you pouring the DEF into the funnel…. Turn the bottle and pour it in sideways. No bulb bulb that way. Let the air in it. You could always refill your empty DEF bottles at the pump to save money.
Absolutely! Thank you!
I cracked up with your "prescription sunglasses"!!! 😂 I've been doing that for years at campground pools while reading a book. My cousin once asked "what the heck are you doing?" I said "what, you don't like my prescription sunglasses???"
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Awesome video,I love your channel. Keep em coming!
Thank you! Will do!
I hope you are getting your fender repaired soon ... it's "driving me crazy"! ( I thought it was funny ). Love watching the weekly video, stay safe on your travels!
Ty for the VOD. 👍👍
You guys are AWESOME!!!!! I can’t believe my family just found your channel! We love your videos and we’re super excited to follow along your adventures!
Enjoyed the video. Thank you
Stop at one of the cheap tool stores and get a squeeze pump or jiggle pump you can leave the def on the fender or air box and it will siphon in easier without the spilling.
Hello, keep buying the blue DEF in the box. My cousin is a diesel mechanic and he states the DEF at the pumps causes a lot of mechanical issues due to water getting in the DEF.
Another good video! The Solar Eclipse wasn't much here in South Carolina but still a life time event for many. as for the breakfast for lunch or even dinner is always fine by me. On a video I seen year ago you showed us around the boon dockers welcome cause I remember the garage/bar there. nice place. when my wife and I start full time RVing we are going to look into that, so if i have questions I will ask you. on Instagram or on a video you post. Safe travels
Regarding DEF - I have a Silverado with the passenger side DEF tank (dumb idea GM!!). I saved a couple DEF jugs and just fill them when I get fuel. Saves a few $$ - never a bad thing.
Totally agree on truck stop non-interference. They are making a living doing this and if you show you follow the rules there are no issues. I always pull up to the line and run in for bathroom use after fueling. I think truckers respect those of us that follow their guidelines which are basically just common courtesy. I have waiting several times, out of the way, while they back a rig into a single slot, most times a get a wave and that is just being a good human.
Your entertainment style is fantastic. Well done.
For puzzles, my Grandmother and I took 2 pieces of clear plexiglass and built the puzzle on one, then put the other on top with binder clips around the edges to hold together. Pretty inexpensive and worked well.
What a waste of time though. You're better off cooking something useful like dinner.
Oh I wish these videos were longer, Love watching you guys are your journeys :)
Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today.
Hope all is well.
Stay safe and have fun. 😊
It's so great to hear from you, Charlie! Thank you for your wonderful support!
The DEF hose will actually reach but you do have to park close to the pump and line up the DEF hose with the filler. I drive the exact same GMC and have used the DEF in the commercial truck lanes many times.
Fun video guys! Loving seeing more of Dexter!😽
I was so glad to hear your statement about 8-hour drive days. You are so right. I used to drive to visit family 13 hours away. One day. No problem. Now that is at least a 3+ day trip.
LOVE your sunglasses!
i so love press and seal welove puzzles too
I've recently found your entertaining videos and have very much enjoyed watching them through from the start. WTG on creating such great content! I'll be hanging around for a while. :)
Thank you for all of the B-roll and multiple angles!
Video production is my career and I know how you’re actually making more work with multiple angles, but in ways it makes editing easier - I’m sure you don’t need me to say that :-)
Appreciate that!
We love HH welcome. We did a wine crawl from CO to PA so much fun! Thanks
I have to say I just love you guys! I look forward to every Thursday and a new vid. I'm so disappointed when they end... far too quickly. (ever think about a 2 hour episode, in theatres? lol )
You make me long for the road, which isn't really in my cards, but I enjoy the experiences through you!
I wish you all the best and trouble free travels (good luck with that right?) Say hello to Dex for me!
Looking forward to the next video to see why the change. Yall keep throwing those teasers out there that make ya want to watch more. Stay safe
Thank you so much for your continued and wonderful support!!
You need one of those felt puzzle roll ups. You spreadit out on the table, do your puzzle on it, and when you need the table for other stuff, you roll it up, the pieces stay fairly tight inside the roll, and it stores away until you are ready to continue the puzzle.
We need to get one of those!! 😀 Thanks for sharing
hi guys!! we have been following you for a while now on our other channel. we love, love, love your videos and have actually learned a thing or two from Kyle. you guys are an inspiration and we appreciate you sharing with us. last September we bought an RV and we have been full time ever since. Thank you for turning us unto Ryan Hall, every RVer should know about his channel. we are headed to Oregon without highways ., its taken us a few weeks to get there. right now we are in Moab boondocking for a few days. please stay safe and hugs and kisses to Dexter!! 🤍🤍🤍
I love you guys and Dexter too! Your videos are great, you both always make me laugh. I always look forward to watching your videos
Great video guys.
Thanks! Hanks 😊
Thanks for your support!! Much love from the Hanks ❤️
Love you three! We saw totality in SE Missouri. It was an amazing sight. I really enjoy your videos.
So excited to share that footage! Thank you 😊
I too have a 2014 GM that fills the DEF under the hood. Didn't think of saving the empty jugs to fill at the pump. Good idea.
Hey guys, been watching your channel for years now but this is my first time commenting. Regarding your puzzle dilemma, you should purchase a neoprene puzzle mat. They are actually made to work the puzzle on top of the mat, BUT....the great thing is that you can also place it on top of your puzzle while you travel and keep it in place. Just buy one that is too big for your table, preferably with a few inches hanging off each side, but at least two of the sides. The neoprene will grab the sides of the table and won't slip, and will keep your puzzle pieces in place from the weight of the mat. Hope this helps! Safe travels!!!
Love watching you guys🥰
I just have to ask, do you ever sit down and eat. 😂
6:12 I’m always wearing sunglasses over my glasses too!!
Great video. We love harvest Host. Will be interested in the Corp of Engineers campsite.
BTW, we have a 2019 Silverado, same DEF challenge - great idea filling up the jugs.
You will love the Corp of Engineers campground! They are great places to stay in your travels 🙂
Love COE camps. Best kept secret. Also we enjoy HH and Boondockers Welcome. Great adventures.
We stayed at the Candy Cane Corral a couple years ago! Awesome couple and quiet stay!
I've stayed at places on people's property using Hipcamp, I really enjoyed it and it was nice getting away from the noise at a lot of the state parks.
So glad you said that. Our nascar attempts at stops ended immediately BUT with this strange guilt and shame (😢) because we were afraid this was yet another way we were becoming our parents. Now we thrust forward with the confidence that we, like you, are still one of the cool kids with our 4 hour trips taking 6-8 hours. 😊
Just got a camper and I’m excited to take my Wife, daughter and Newfoundland out and explore! Upstate NY for now but further later! Thanks for all the information and fun videos you guys are great!
YAY!!! Congrats to you all! Thank you for your amazing support 😊 Keep us posted on how your travels go!
Have to say...... we love the HANKS. So love your videos. Keep it up ........ The Hanks.
Thank you very much! ❤️ This means a lot to us
We know an rv where they did the faucet drip rather than disconnect their water when there was a risk of freezing. They forgot to open their gray tank valve and flooded their rv. Water was literally gushing down their stairs. An enormous mess. So yeah, we disconnect like you do. Not worth the risk that we forget a step.
Oh my goodness! That would be so horrible to go through. Yes, it always seems like more peace of mind to just unhook
I love watching your videos!! You two are really great! You just turn over 100,000 miles, so it was just broken in, ho no, it is a GMC that I hope you got before the started building them in China. I hope you had a better view of this Eclipse that we did here in N GA. You are doing very fine and my kind of campers!!!
Love you two. That’s a fast load up.
I usually drive around 3-4 hours max (300-350 miles) and I have a C class. Love the Love's truck stops. Maybe it's because I'm French but I love the way you say eclipse with the emphasis on the ''E''. Like E-clipse.
You drive a Class C 90mph?!
@@johnpollard4158 yep, it's an '89 loll She's an ol' girl
@@johnpollard4158I was thinking the same thing! Jeepers, it takes us a good 6+ hours to do 300-350 miles. I certainly can’t do that much without stopping.
We also say mountain with the T 🤓
We have a 2021 Sierra so the DEF and diesel fills are side by each.. Regardless, I still refill the odd DEF jug at the bulk stations, as not all diesel filling stations have DEF around here. The price of bulk is usually 50% lower so that makes it worthwhile.
Love your content. After watching I couldn’t help but think about the comments made about drive days. Something to the effect of not driving eight hrs. I agree,but realistically in a 40hr week world burning an extra vacation day to split an eight hr drive into two days is one less day down the road for time off. Sometimes ya just gotta suck it up!
To the comment you read, water can freeze in pipes if temps are below freezing for 2 days. Heat tape works good. Dripping water works but not outside so much only foe indoors faucets
We were going to stay at a campground that we love. It normally is $45/night f/u. We called to book and they wanted $250/3 days. We went and found a CG further east and it was $42/ night. We booked 4 nights. They had a 4acre pond and I caught a 7 lb. bass, the largest bass I have ever caught. So bonus! Great video as usual!
Hey Hanks. Love your channel. Several videos ago, Kyle made mention of your whole trailer water filtration system you installed. Do you have a video on the install? And, what system did you go with and why??? Thanks. Keep those videos coming.
Hi Randy! Thank you for your amazing support. Yes, we have that video right here. I will leave it linked for you. ua-cam.com/video/89C_zlcqU1s/v-deo.html
I so enjoy your videos I hate when they end!!! We are living vicariously through you. Thank you .
Aww thank you very much, Carol!! ❤️ We couldn't do this without your wonderful support!
Love your videos ❤
Put a sheet over the puzzle and spring clamp it to the table..
Use one of those soft shelf liner mats for the puzzle. It won't slide off the table and the puzzle pieces won't slide off the mat.
I travelled in my RV from Pine Grove, CA to Segovia, Tx to view the eclipse. Awesome trip, took 2 weeks R/T, had fun
So worth it! Glad you made it to totality!
My wife keeps looking for your video to drop every Thursday. She really loves your videos. Oh, my wife does the same thing with her sunglasses. 😂
Love this!! Ney Ney is not alone with the sunglasses thing 😄 Thank you both for your wonderful support
awe I stopped there also it was after the eclipse but cool little features hu and ducks and baby ducks.
I feel your pain, I have a 2015 Silverado duramax, the way I do it is I pull to the pump at an angle and get close to the pump it leaves me just enough room to slip out the door, that gives you just enough hose to get to the def tank . You think they would think of us RV’ers that have theses poorly engineered designs and add another three feet of hose to the DEF pump😑, great video , Thanks Hanks!
lol you made me belly laugh I saw you shake and got scared from her leaning on the horn
We had 4 mins of totality near Plattsburgh, NY.
It was magical
The Total eclipse was AMAZING here Hot Springs Village Arkansas. We hope you guys got a good view!
You guys just left our area I live 60 miles north of San Diego off of 15 in Temecula and here at our Winco. They also carry those pretzels so if you have a Winco along the way take a look you might find them. I love watching you guys it’s so much fun. I haven’t missed a Thursday in 40 years. See ya.
Thank you so much!! We can't get enough of those pretzels 🥨 We appreciate your love and support 😊
We were in Hye, TX, not far from Johnson City, for the eclipse and there was no traffic. Only a couple RV’rs in a winery parking lot. No traffic on the roads.
100000 miles just breaking in. Enjoy your videos. I will be in west coast of Fl May thru Nov, I hope to get an eyeball on you guys and Dexter. God bless from caribbean 👋
Awesome, Congratulations to De for 100k she's been a good truck. Just an FYI the Chevy dealer told me to rinse off the spilled DEF because it becomes corrosive. Spilled DEF messed up my 2019. Great info about the DEF, on my new 2024 I still use the box. Wife and I liked the info on BoonDockers we will have to look into it. Keep Dexter laid back and stay safe. 😃
Great information! Yes, hopefully the truck will last for many more miles to come 🙂 Thank you both for your wonderful support ❤️
You guys you drove so close to us in this episode. Sherman. So fun to think if we had seen you both. I would have made you lunch! Safe travels.
You guys rock!
That DEF situation sucks! But you are figuring it out, good for you. We have been considering a Costco membership. - Michelle
❤ I bought dots cinnamon sugar they are habit forming you are right they're delicious thank you you guys are awesome thanks for sharing everything
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Save the DEF box and reuse it. You can fill the empty container at the DEF pump. We stopped at Buccees, and it was so much cheaper doing that.
We had a 2018 Denali, totally agree about the DEF fill location, it's difficult.
Upgraded to a 2023 GMC, DEF is so much easier now.
Nice work!! That sounds like an awesome truck that you upgraded to. Congrats 🥳
Love your video, as always. We never tried Boondockers welcome before...but we wish to do so in a near future. Question: what is the suggested amount to leave to the hosts in the donation box ?
Keep up the good work!
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Thank you both for your wonderful support! We try to leave a reasonable amount of money as to how much we used in resources like electricity and water 😊
Keep loading up those dad jokes!!! 🤣😉
I'll keep them coming! 😁
Ahhhg can't believe you guys came to New Boston, and I missed yall!! If you come through Marshall, you guys can stay out here!
Thank you so much! 😊 That is very kind of you!
Maybe carry a diesel (yellow) reserve can to use for DEF. That way you can get it from the truck stop and then fill with it. Having a built in funnel helps too!
Our Sprinter has the DEF under the hood on the passenger side. I park as close as possible to the pump and it reaches ok. I hate box DEF so the tight squeeze is worth it to me. When DEF first came out, lots of folks were pouring DEF into the diesel tank so OEMs felt it safer to separate the spouts. Nowadays "most" people are familiar with DEF.
The extra lift just makes it out of reach but filling the jug at the pump is a good alternative
If you are near a Buc-ees they have DEF at the pumps (for cars) and you can pull in either direction.
We had a frozen water line first time out. It can freeze in a matter of hours. Bought a heated water line on Amazon. Best purchase ever
I used boxed DEF - the truck lane is for diesel, everywhere else is for DEF.
I NEVER open both the diesel fuel and DEF tanks during the same stop. Makes it easy to avoid silly costly mistakes.
If you are going to use boxed DEF you should get a step stool instead of tippy toe. I am not saying it will be less messy, but it may be. Love your videos!!
For your DEF, search for a Self Priming Siphon Pump at Home Depot or Self Priming Jiggler Pump at Harbor Freight. I have the same truck and they work awesome. Just set the jug on your motor, drop the hose into both ends and shake it a couple times. It will empty the jug completely with zero spills. Can’t recommend it enough, I’ve tried many other solutions.
What an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing this. I would have never thought about that 😃
No problem, I just rinse it with a little water after so the white crystals don’t build up.
I see you wear slip over sun glasses. I also for years winter/ summer. Love em.
I have a 2011 Ram diesel. Don't have to worry about that Government fluid Nice!
Please please please buy y’all one of those puzzle holders… I got so tickled watching y’all try to figure out what to do with the partially finished puzzle, it made my day lol…. I got my tri-fold puzzle holder on Amazon … it’s about $50 but it is so worth it… on a rainy day, I do my puzzle in my Clam tent outside while hubby is inside watching his shoot ‘em ups lol… then on travel day, I put a piece of Rubbermaid shelf liner under it and it rides like a champ on our kitchen table! My daughter actually gave me another one to keep at home on our kitchen table… We love y’all’s videos, stay safe, God bless and one day play us all something on that beautiful guitar!
It's a good thing to have the DEF fill and the diesel fill separated, because any amount of DEF that gets into the diesel tank is catastrophic. You're easily looking at thousands of dollars to replace the entire fuel system. You'd be surprised at how often people mistakenly put the DEF nozzle into the diesel tank at a truck stop. It just takes a momentary lapse of focus and WHAM...big trouble. It is much harder to make that mistake when you're filling DEF from a container. Happy 100,000 miles!
We always park our rig as far away as possible from traffic and commotion at a Truck Stop. The RV isn’t very durable to even a slight rub. It’s generally quieter and smells better.
Boondockers Welcom is awesome, along with Harvest Host. Biggest takeaway from this video: 100% sure cats name is Dexter, 99% sure her name is Renee with nickname "Nee Nee", but only 50% sure of his name... "Carl" or "Kyle" (see 4:07-4:11).... Hope to be able identify folks if/when we see you on the road!🤣😂
He goes by both! Karl and Kyle.
Some guys call other guys by there last name. Hey, Hanks! Aren’t we lucky?
Kyle - actual name ; Karl- nickname
Renee - actual name ; Nay Nay - Nickname 😊
Ya'll are so on top of it! 😃 Thank you all for being so amazing and kind. We love reading these comments ❤️
You replied to my comment :-) But I also drive a Chevy with the stupid DEF inlet under the hood. I just angle the truck towards the pump. Then again I am not in a lifted truck and I am tall. I don't like how the DEF hose drags along the top of the fender though.
They make a small electric transfer pump. I don’t handle gas cans anymore. Sticks in the can pumps thru a hose
I love to drive so I don’t mind doing 8 hours. But I have a 25ft B+. I was surprised you didn’t go to join the Less Junk More Journey/ Finding Our Someday get together. They had quite a rally. Always look forward to my Happy Hanks Thursdays!! Thank you! Kathi
It’s Brunch!! Need some champagne though🍾🤪
Kyle get a small pump with a hose 12 volt or battery that you can set the box on the ground and pump the DEF into the inlet under the hood.