I always watch to see how UA-camrs answer comments and you score 10/10. You answer every comment with so much respect and dignity and in our cruel world, that is much appreciated. Keep safe 😊
WOW Thank you!!! We believe in Grace to others. We are certainly not perfect but our goal is for anyone who watches our channel to see who The Shinpaughs really are. We would like to think that if you met us in person we would be the exact same people you watch on YT!!! Thank you for watching our channel!
I have been Boondocking for five years two suggestions use a gallon pitcher in the shower to run the water in until it gets hot for your shower. That way you can use that water to fill the toilet in the morning rather than taking freshwater out of your tank, the other suggestion is, solar, solar, solar, and of course, lithium batteries are much much more efficient than any other type
I love the idea of using the cold water:) We started with Litium batteries but our motorhome has a Vanner system and they did not like one another. If we keep the coach we will figure out how to add some solar for at least the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlet. I said to Linda several times solar would be nice here or there.
Next time you go to Costco, grab a 12 pack of Irish Spring soap. Open them up and put one in each compartment in the middle between the bays. I like hanging them and onion sacks or cheese cloth. I also use them in the Truck glove compartment under the hood, normally two or three, and if you have an enclosed bed, I’d put one or two in there as well. Mice cannot stand the smell.
I grew up tent camping, essentially dry camping, but always near a stream or lake cuz we fish. Even in an rv, we have a shower tent, which doubles as an outhouse with a camping toilet. We fill shower bags from the stream that are heated by the sun Those dry camp showers feel great!
Why is dad not wearing a seat belt??????? SAFETY FIRST! I just stumbled upon your UA-cam site a few weeks ago and I am loving it! Thank you for putting this all out there for us to enjoy! Thank you for NOT using rat poison! My questions were about a.) Solar which you kinda answered and b.) Starlink which you have!!! I also love how you give information in a conversational way. Again, thank you all!
Thank you. We were on a small back road while recording this video. That is why I don't have my seat belt on. I would for sure add solar just to run the fridge and Starlink if nothing else. It would make a huge difference for us not having to use our generator for those 2 items.
That is awesome. Go for it!!!! Its been the greatest thing ever for our family. Its not perfect but we sure get to see some really cool places around the country! Hope you continue to enjoy our channel!
We had the cutest mouse that came into our TT to say hello in the middle of the night when boondocking in Utah. 🐭😁 His buddies got into the back of our Truck.bead that has a cover to get after our trash, nice thing is they didn't come home with us. Can't wait to visit them again 😆😁
Tip cut very fine mesh to the size of your air vents use steel if possible this makes it very difficult for mice to gain entry to your motor home. Remember Mice can squeeze through holes the size of a gap the diameter of a pencil 10mm.They can also gain entry via pipes,leave the plug in after every use of the sink or shower. Go around your RV locate entry points along the under belly and sides of your RV.You can then spray with fire retardant foam spray. Keep food in mouse proof containers. Store all dry goods in glass containers. Put pet food bowls into containers during the night. Clean up food dropping before going to bed. Avoid parking near grass try to park on concrete. You don’t want mice getting into your electrics they will chew on the wires and cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Place some night vision cameras around the inside of your RV and check them in the morning to make certain you don’t have anymore little visitors during the night. All the best. Loving your videos lovely family❤
"Don't be afraid to do it"... will result in many people getting their rigs stuck if they aren't used to driving off road or off the well beaten path. The first step is to figure out how off road capable your rig is and assess what the "road" surface is like where you want to go. Getting a heavy Class A rig stuck in the middle of nowhere is not for the faint of heart.
There was not one place we went in this video that was not of a paved or graded road. There is nothing to be afraid of. I would always suggest to disconnect and drive by if uncertain. Thanks for watching our channel.
That spot y'all show at beginning of video was that where you boondocked or just pull in? That's looks like a great spot. Do you care to share the location? We BD as often as we can when on vaca❤
That was an amazing view to live, work, and do school. I wonder thought, why haven't you tried solar power with stand up panels and solar generator? I bought a two panel system and 2K watt solar generator but I couldn't figure out how to hook them up. LOL
We started with Lithium batteries. Our coach has a Vanner system and it does not play nice with Lithium. We considered solar and its still an option but we just could not justify the cost knowing we have the generator. If we keep this motorhome we will most likely add enough to run the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlets.
We had our TT get infested with mice at the storage area and it was a mess to clean. We now use peppermint oil that we put on cotton balls kept in plastic Tupperware with holes drilled in the top. Haven't had a mouse problem after that.
@@TheShinpaughs Yeah, I really love this RV life, though there are even no RV here with plenty fun outdoors stuff with wildlife and really nice roads and yet no-one is RVing.
We are calling this the year of the mouse.. and we aren’t boondocking, never had this before and we have been doing this a while. We have a Renegade Super C but the mice don’t care if you have a big rig or a tent.. our first mouse popped out of the shower drain when I started to take a shower… it wasn’t pretty and I might have screamed… a lot… hubby caught him he was trapped in the tub we think he came down the vent pipe on the roof.. I am now much more aware taking showers I consider it a contact sport.. last night we heard scratching in the wall (dogs ignored it). Short version is we removed a wood panel and was able to catch him.. no fun). We too are from Florida but live out on some property so mice are there too, our old dog was a rat terrier and no mouse was safe with him… I told my hubby 1 more mouse and I am getting another rat terrier for security…
That is crazy in the drain😳 I agree they are equal opportunity scavengers. We looked at the Renegade Super C but we just could not get it to work for us. They are beautiful. Thanks for watching our channel!
Do you use RV toilet paper and does it really make a difference. If you do use is any brand better than another? And Norman is a great dog but do you have a tracker or some type of alert siren if he gets out? Great vids. Thanks.
We have always used Scott septic safe TP. It works great and you can get it everywhere. Norman is pretty much a couch dog unless we are hiking. When we hike he is either on a leash or his electric collar. Thank you for watching!
I think so. We have such a large generator that we can run the whole house but I would consider it to run the fridge, starlink and some 110 outlets. It would be nice not to have to run the generator everyday. I do change the oil Myself so that saves a good bit of money.
Not yet. Its hard to justify the cost for what we would want our solar to do. If we keep the bus I may add enough to run the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlets.
I always watch to see how UA-camrs answer comments and you score 10/10. You answer every comment with so much respect and dignity and in our cruel world, that is much appreciated. Keep safe 😊
WOW Thank you!!! We believe in Grace to others. We are certainly not perfect but our goal is for anyone who watches our channel to see who The Shinpaughs really are. We would like to think that if you met us in person we would be the exact same people you watch on YT!!! Thank you for watching our channel!
@@TheShinpaughsYou are kind and pure of heart. Blessings from very far away in South Africa 🇿🇦 where we are entering spring...🌱🌷🌿❤
I have been Boondocking for five years two suggestions use a gallon pitcher in the shower to run the water in until it gets hot for your shower. That way you can use that water to fill the toilet in the morning rather than taking freshwater out of your tank, the other suggestion is, solar, solar, solar, and of course, lithium batteries are much much more efficient than any other type
I love the idea of using the cold water:) We started with Litium batteries but our motorhome has a Vanner system and they did not like one another. If we keep the coach we will figure out how to add some solar for at least the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlet. I said to Linda several times solar would be nice here or there.
I have just subscribed and have been binge watchimg your videos. Love from London U.K
Yeah!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
Next time you go to Costco, grab a 12 pack of Irish Spring soap. Open them up and put one in each compartment in the middle between the bays. I like hanging them and onion sacks or cheese cloth. I also use them in the Truck glove compartment under the hood, normally two or three, and if you have an enclosed bed, I’d put one or two in there as well. Mice cannot stand the smell.
That is great advice. Thank you!!! We used peppermint oil and it seemed to work once we got rid of them initially.
I grew up tent camping, essentially dry camping, but always near a stream or lake cuz we fish. Even in an rv, we have a shower tent, which doubles as an outhouse with a camping toilet. We fill shower bags from the stream that are heated by the sun Those dry camp showers feel great!
That is so cool. Thank you for sharing. We do a tent camping trip every now and then. The kids and I I love it. Linda not so much:)
You have a very calming clear voice. Thanks. I know your website is going to explode.
Thank you. Linda is for sure built for this:)
Great video and love all the tips!! Great seeing ya’ll making memories!!❤Zack & Linda
Thank you Linda!!!! You guys are so awesome!
This is a very informative video and I truly appreciate that. Thanks for taking the time to share your lives with us
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy our channel!
I love your videos guys. You make a lovely content. Lot’s of love ❤ all the way from South Africa
Thank you!!! Welcome to our channel. Hope you enjoy!
Linda and Jason, it’s Shana , used to work for you and just came across your channel….love it! Glad to see you guys living your dream!!
Hi There
Nice to hear form you. Hope all is well for you! Thanks for watching!
Why is dad not wearing a seat belt??????? SAFETY FIRST! I just stumbled upon your UA-cam site a few weeks ago and I am loving it! Thank you for putting this all out there for us to enjoy! Thank you for NOT using rat poison! My questions were about a.) Solar which you kinda answered and b.) Starlink which you have!!! I also love how you give information in a conversational way. Again, thank you all!
Thank you. We were on a small back road while recording this video. That is why I don't have my seat belt on. I would for sure add solar just to run the fridge and Starlink if nothing else. It would make a huge difference for us not having to use our generator for those 2 items.
I love this video. Thank you for making it!❤❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it!!! Thank you for watching!
In Australia we call it going bush not boondocking. Never heard that word before.
Love it!!! We just met a young couple in the Tetons from Australia. They were super nice!
This was an interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Do you boondock much?
@@TheShinpaughs I have never boondocked. Your RV is lovely and your kids are impressive.
Thank you!
Thanks for the tips. All of them are imp. Thanks for the chicken wings idea. They looked yummy.
You are welcome. We make them every week or two now. It is a family favorite!
Hello there I love yall videos all I can say just keep up the good work ❤
Thank you!!! Glad you are enjoying our channel!!
Hello guys! Enjoying your videos and enjoyed visiting with you in Spearfish!
God bless you guys 🤠
Thank you!!! We loves Spearfish and all the great people we met there! Thank you for watching!
Hi Guys
I want to see more your adventures
Fun to watch you
I feel I am in with you in the RV
Beautiful view ❤
Thank you for watching!!! Hope you continue to enjoy our channel!!!
Just found your channel and love it. My husband and I own a home and we are in our 50’s and 60 and we are really considering traveling full time
That is awesome. Go for it!!!! Its been the greatest thing ever for our family. Its not perfect but we sure get to see some really cool places around the country! Hope you continue to enjoy our channel!
We had the cutest mouse that came into our TT to say hello in the middle of the night when boondocking in Utah. 🐭😁 His buddies got into the back of our Truck.bead that has a cover to get after our trash, nice thing is they didn't come home with us. Can't wait to visit them again 😆😁
Right!!! They seem to travel in groups. I felt like I was after Seal Team 6😁 And we will be way better prepared before we go next time.
Tip cut very fine mesh to the size of your air vents use steel if possible this makes it very difficult for mice to gain entry to your motor home. Remember Mice can squeeze through holes the size of a gap the diameter of a pencil 10mm.They can also gain entry via pipes,leave the plug in after every use of the sink or shower. Go around your RV locate entry points along the under belly and sides of your RV.You can then spray with fire retardant foam spray. Keep food in mouse proof containers. Store all dry goods in glass containers. Put pet food bowls into containers during the night. Clean up food dropping before going to bed. Avoid parking near grass try to park on concrete. You don’t want mice getting into your electrics they will chew on the wires and cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. Place some night vision cameras around the inside of your RV and check them in the morning to make certain you don’t have anymore little visitors during the night. All the best. Loving your videos lovely family❤
Thank you for the tips! We will be way better prepared next time for sure! Thanks for watching!
"Don't be afraid to do it"... will result in many people getting their rigs stuck if they aren't used to driving off road or off the well beaten path. The first step is to figure out how off road capable your rig is and assess what the "road" surface is like where you want to go.
Getting a heavy Class A rig stuck in the middle of nowhere is not for the faint of heart.
There was not one place we went in this video that was not of a paved or graded road. There is nothing to be afraid of. I would always suggest to disconnect and drive by if uncertain. Thanks for watching our channel.
The bloopers🤣
Glad you enjoyed it!! That is my role it seems:)
Great video!! Since we’re terrified to do it, can we just follow you around for a week or two while you’re Boondocking?
Absolutely. Everyone is a bit apprehensive to start. It is so enjoyable once you get the hang of it. Go for it!!!! Thank you for watching our channel!
That spot y'all show at beginning of video was that where you boondocked or just pull in? That's looks like a great spot. Do you care to share the location? We BD as often as we can when on vaca❤
That was an amazing view to live, work, and do school. I wonder thought, why haven't you tried solar power with stand up panels and solar generator? I bought a two panel system and 2K watt solar generator but I couldn't figure out how to hook them up. LOL
We started with Lithium batteries. Our coach has a Vanner system and it does not play nice with Lithium. We considered solar and its still an option but we just could not justify the cost knowing we have the generator. If we keep this motorhome we will most likely add enough to run the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlets.
We had our TT get infested with mice at the storage area and it was a mess to clean. We now use peppermint oil that we put on cotton balls kept in plastic Tupperware with holes drilled in the top. Haven't had a mouse problem after that.
That is what we used. Our coach smelled like a peppermint factory!
@@TheShinpaughs Yep, we have to air it out for a few days before we go on a trip because the smell is so strong 🤪😬
This great. I wonder where in Kenya I can get the same experience. Am cravin for this experience. Where are they other Shinpaughs today?
Do you live in Kenya?
@@TheShinpaughs Yeah, I really love this RV life, though there are even no RV here with plenty fun outdoors stuff with wildlife and really nice roads and yet no-one is RVing.
Lights underneath your rig prevents them from entering.
I have heard that is urban legend. Im willing to try that for sure.
We are calling this the year of the mouse.. and we aren’t boondocking, never had this before and we have been doing this a while. We have a Renegade Super C but the mice don’t care if you have a big rig or a tent.. our first mouse popped out of the shower drain when I started to take a shower… it wasn’t pretty and I might have screamed… a lot… hubby caught him he was trapped in the tub we think he came down the vent pipe on the roof.. I am now much more aware taking showers I consider it a contact sport.. last night we heard scratching in the wall (dogs ignored it). Short version is we removed a wood panel and was able to catch him.. no fun). We too are from Florida but live out on some property so mice are there too, our old dog was a rat terrier and no mouse was safe with him… I told my hubby 1 more mouse and I am getting another rat terrier for security…
That is crazy in the drain😳 I agree they are equal opportunity scavengers. We looked at the Renegade Super C but we just could not get it to work for us. They are beautiful. Thanks for watching our channel!
Do you use RV toilet paper and does it really make a difference. If you do use is any brand better than another? And Norman is a great dog but do you have a tracker or some type of alert siren if he gets out? Great vids. Thanks.
We have always used Scott septic safe TP. It works great and you can get it everywhere. Norman is pretty much a couch dog unless we are hiking. When we hike he is either on a leash or his electric collar. Thank you for watching!
Would you add solar?
I think so. We have such a large generator that we can run the whole house but I would consider it to run the fridge, starlink and some 110 outlets. It would be nice not to have to run the generator everyday. I do change the oil
Myself so that saves a good bit of money.
Do you guys have any solar panels on the roof? Didn’t look like it
Not yet. Its hard to justify the cost for what we would want our solar to do. If we keep the bus I may add enough to run the fridge, Starlink and some 110 outlets.
Use your seat belt Jason!!!
I always do. We were on a small back road and I got distracted with filming:)
Good Jason... Enjoy your travels!!!
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Thanks for watching!!!
Uhmm seatbelt.... ?! :-)
We were on a small back road. speed limit was 20 and there were no cars on the road. We always wear them. Thank you for watching!
Be careful with the amount of plastic you’re using guys
🥰 Thank you for watching!