Is a 24’ Class C RV A Good Fit for Your Next Road Trip? // Season 25 Wrap Up

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  • What went right? What went wrong? And ultimately, what did our family of four learn by taking a 24’ Class C RV with no slide-outs on a road trip from Tennessee to California and back?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 315

  • @timparr8656
    @timparr8656 Рік тому +5

    Just watched entire season 25 over the last two days. First class job you guys. Really like the personal touch you bring to the videos. I'm going to start another season this evening. Thank you for what you do.

  • @ejs6010
    @ejs6010 Рік тому +9

    Great review of the two months. Financially, $4400 in fuel (at high prices) and $1000 in lodging is about $2700 per month. Plus you have food and admission costs that you would often have anyway. That is really not bad for the adventures you had and the memories you have built. A privacy curtain should be in the next rig though. Can't wait to see where you take us next. Blessings and safe travels.

  • @tanya334
    @tanya334 Рік тому +10

    So great seeing everything through you and babies eyes ! I so realize how much I take California for granted. Being native you forget to just stop and take a minute ! Thank you for reminding me 🥰🥰Safe Travels guy's ❤️

  • @srice6231
    @srice6231 Рік тому

    I love how much you loved your trip!

  • @cindycierlik8162
    @cindycierlik8162 Рік тому +4

    So very happy for you guys and knowing that you had a fantastic time! Great memories and thanks for your time & sharing!!😊🌄🏞️⛰️🪵🌳🌲🌅

  • @craftingwithjean5599
    @craftingwithjean5599 Рік тому

    Thank you for the journey! Really enjoyed seeing the sights.

  • @kathleenrutherford733
    @kathleenrutherford733 Рік тому

    Oh I just Love you and your beautiful family
    Thank You for taking us along on such a SPECIAL BEAUTIFUL journey.
    I have loved everything

  • @donnaharris4459
    @donnaharris4459 Рік тому

    Its been a great season, enjoyed every minute of it, excited for whats to come. Take care have a super week. ❤❤🇬🇧

  • @cynthiaincolorado3373
    @cynthiaincolorado3373 Рік тому

    Great video…love you all so much!!!🤗

  • @kimproffer695
    @kimproffer695 Рік тому

    It was so awesome watching all of your California adventures!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @bettyjorodgers8552
    @bettyjorodgers8552 Рік тому

    Congratulations on completing another super great season. Thank you so much. Blessings

  • @ElliottWaveHound
    @ElliottWaveHound Рік тому

    So helpful to have experienced RVers talk about options, preferences.... And cost!
    Charming couple

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 Рік тому

    Can’t believe it’s the end of season 25 looking forward to seeing season 26. It has been great watching you this season like all the others it keeps getting better and better all the time. Sorry you had troubles along the way but they got fixed. And you all had do much fun. Glad you rented the mini Winnie because you fit it the toughest spots. Glad you got the jeep fixed. Glad you were able to make memories no matter what the costs. Great job of making memories. Can’t wait to see you make more memories. I’ll see you all in season 26. Have a great weekend. See you soon!

  • @melissadriver7615
    @melissadriver7615 Рік тому

    Loved this season!

  • @exploreusabytexasstarmagaz7213

    Thank you for taking this road trip and bringing us along. I enjoyed every single video of your trip. I live in California and I don't get to travel any more, so seeing my beloved Yosemite again just thrilled my heart! And the Pacific Ocean... WoW! Thank you again. Please say Hello to my other home... Tennessee! My family is from McMinnville and I really miss it too! Blessings to you all!

  • @karencaskey6210
    @karencaskey6210 Рік тому +1

    So glad you enjoyed your visit here! We love sharing our beloved state with others. Hopefully your videos will encourage others to visit too. Oh, and as a tent camper, THANK YOU for thinking of us when it came to running your generator ❤️

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 Рік тому

    "experience' is the goal of your journey for you and your family, and you have continually succeeded ! We have have travelled with you are blessed that you have shared with us. THANK YOU.

  • @kathyweber793
    @kathyweber793 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your review of the 24 footer I have a class C 28 foot and it’s just me my husband passed last year so it’s just me and I just got this couple months after he passed and I love it. I haven’t done my traveling in it yet I’ve only gone between Washington state and down Lancaster, California But I love the space and I took out my stove and oven because I wanted more counter space in the kitchen and I took out the overhead cupboards in the kitchen. I have a corner kitchen in here, and I took the upper cupboards out because they just were two in my face and they weren’t They look like more of a collectible spot instead of something that could be organized, so I put open shelving on the walls instead there and the cupboards from that cupboard the cupboard doors from the cupboard up above that I took out. I use those cupboard doors down below where the oven was. I built a tea spot there where I use the cupboard doors so now it’s just looks like the cabinetry is the same at Mount all matches and so for the counter that went where the stove top was I did a piano hinge back further closer to the back wall so 4 inches of Counter and then I did a piano hinge so I could lift the front part of my counter up to access that large space where the oven was and I could put my larger kitchen appliances down in there and still have my all my counters space I didn’t want the oven and range top because I didn’t want all those things having to use propane I wanted propane either for my heat or for the refrigerator if that was needed. I also removed the dinette section because I didn’t need that opposing bench seat since it’s just me so I took all that out and gained so much more floor space back and I installed a 6 foot long butcher block counter under that window and now I just pull a really comfortable chair up to it and it’s just so opened up and I took all the carpet out and put in vinyl plank flooring, I did all this myself. I’m gonna be 69 this year and I did it last year and I’m still working on a couple things in here but getting rid of that dinette was great.

  • @bobculhane4746
    @bobculhane4746 Рік тому

    Love your family 👪 I think it wasn't just the kids who bonded. The whole family bonded 💕 💕 in that RV adventure. Also half dome was a gift for all us viewers!

  • @alberthice
    @alberthice Рік тому

    Another epic season. Thanks for sharing.

  • @patbeaudoin4237
    @patbeaudoin4237 Рік тому

    Loved the season & great info on the RV.Can't wait for the next adventure. 🙂🇨🇦❤👍👍👍

  • @ricklarson114
    @ricklarson114 Рік тому

    You two are great together!

  • @agweatherwax1
    @agweatherwax1 Рік тому +1

    Loved this trip.

  • @lesshustlemorecoffee
    @lesshustlemorecoffee Рік тому

    I enjoyed your trip. Thanks for taking us along! I can’t wait to see what else you do. Love seeing your kiddos enjoying their travels and each other! I think it would be hard to pick an RV.

  • @loda9510
    @loda9510 Рік тому

    Awesome family team!

  • @joelfeiock4718
    @joelfeiock4718 Рік тому

    glad you made through california safely

  • @mwebb3014
    @mwebb3014 Рік тому

    This really was one of your most epic adventures! 😍

  • @johnirwin1837
    @johnirwin1837 Рік тому +1

    This episode reminded me of taking my parents 23' Mini Wine, no slides, on a Dodge chassis from Indiana to South Dakota in the summer of '92 or '93. There was four of us which included 2 teenage Daughters. We were going to visit our oldest Daughter and family. We went up thru Wisc. to Frank Loyd Wrights place, House on the rocks, and other sights I have forgotten about now. Glad you enjoyed your trip.

  • @stratos175escape7
    @stratos175escape7 Рік тому +1

    Both of you are just a natural at making videos. Enjoy the road and stay safe.

  • @DavidHBurkart
    @DavidHBurkart Рік тому

    Thanks for taking us along. Having moved from CA to TN, your journey causes me to want to see my former homestate through a vistor's eyes. I totally did not expect that. I love it when you receive a perspective for something you did not know you needed. Awesome

  • @cathyn7782
    @cathyn7782 Рік тому

    Fantastic!!! You all did a wonderful job of taking us along!!! Hugs🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @shirleyschutt3959
    @shirleyschutt3959 Рік тому

    I so enjoyed all of season's. But this one is my favorite. Sending many prayers and love for your family.

  • @shelleywalker6225
    @shelleywalker6225 Рік тому

    I love watching your family, warms my heart. As a solo traveler, I am in the market for a Class C about the same length, so it was interesting to see how you traveled on your road trip. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @kittyhutadventures
    @kittyhutadventures Рік тому

    Awesome recap of your trip!

  • @seasonsleisure
    @seasonsleisure Рік тому +1

    I'm so glad you enjoyed our state. I live about a mile away from Seacliff and I wished I knew you were in the area. We walk that beach often. In these times when politics seem to be dividing so many Americans, it saddens me when I read so many southerners say that they will ""never come to California". You did a great job at documenting what this state has to offer! And while this state is far from perfect, there are many places in the golden state that come close! Thank you again for making us look so good!

  • @adriannurse1502
    @adriannurse1502 Рік тому +1

    That was so awesome! That was definitely a once in a lifetime trip. For moving frequently I totally agree with you on having a motorhome. Plus you can use the bathroom while traveling. No more pulling over every other exit for the bathroom. We have a 42' diesel pusher. After seeing some of those roads you were on I could easily see either renting a smaller Class C or maybe even buying one. We bought our motorhome at Lazydays. We absolutely love them. 🤗 FYI we get 7 to 7.5 mpg towing our Lincoln MKX. Last summer we started out at home in Florida. We went to Cheyenne Wyoming, Whichita Kansas, Oklahoma City and Memphis Tennessee. Fuel was cheaper then, but we still spent $2000 on fuel alone. So, yes! I would spend $4000 on a total trip for two months.

  • @CookingwithCatLover0330
    @CookingwithCatLover0330 Рік тому

    Can't wait for the next trip! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @Susan-pg7yc
    @Susan-pg7yc Рік тому

    I’m SO SO glad you came to the Santa Cruz/Monterey area! Seacliff State Beach is our favorite too.

  • @kevinvanlohuizen2709
    @kevinvanlohuizen2709 Рік тому

    Great season, sorry to see it end.

  • @mammacoughran4874
    @mammacoughran4874 Рік тому

    As a tent camper, thank you! 🥰

  • @travelingcatphotos
    @travelingcatphotos Рік тому +30

    Thank you SO much for showing the other layouts...I LOVE the murphy bed idea!!! That would be more perfect for us...but then, we don't have kids with us. And $5,500 is about the cost for a family of 4 at Disneyworld for a week if you count airfare. I'd rather spend 2 months in a place and really explore!

    • @LessJunkMoreJourney
      @LessJunkMoreJourney  Рік тому +2

      So true! So worth it!

    • @maxinerendulic7893
      @maxinerendulic7893 Рік тому +2

      But how comfortable is the Murphy bed?

    • @travelingcatphotos
      @travelingcatphotos Рік тому

      @@maxinerendulic7893 I think it could be comfortable enough for a couple of nights camping. Not something I'd want to do a long trip in but ok for a long weekend I would think.

  • @ubernot
    @ubernot 4 місяці тому

    Great stuff! You guys are natural story tellers, and true to yourselves. Enjoyed immensely, the whole season 25. Thanks!

  • @steveegbert3554
    @steveegbert3554 Рік тому

    Glad you enjoyed your visit to California

  • @djbvida
    @djbvida Рік тому

    This was my fave trip. I loved the Minnie Winnie and the Half Dome experience.

  • @asadventures_moriicoddiwomple

    We think you did a great job all the way around. It was a challenge that worked really well. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 Рік тому

    Marissa is right..no slide equals no problems. With a slide/s, the question is not if, but when you will have problems with it. Thanks for being transparent with your costs. Love y'all! From SC, Jane❤️🙏

  • @Keith-zm9qo
    @Keith-zm9qo Рік тому +7

    Great Season !! Loved it !! the family time while traveling , with the kids at the ages they are is priceless !
    when I was a child we typically took 2 - two week trips a year , one to the New England states to visit family
    and the other to various other states south and west....some of my favorite childhood memories for sure!!
    You said it was about 5,500$ divided by 60 days would be 92.00$ a day... Definitely worth it to me!!

  • @brettelizabethspore
    @brettelizabethspore Рік тому +2

    Season 25 was epic! Living my dream! We are in the process of picking our first RV and what we can afford vs what we want doesn’t line up. Watching this convinced me the Class C is going to be the right one for us as my husband loves driving them and they fit our travel style and family well. I love the idea of a van but after watching you all in a van in HI and then watching you in the Class C. Mind changed for this season of life. Can’t wait to show my husband this video later this week.

  • @OlivierNayraguet
    @OlivierNayraguet 2 місяці тому

    Adorable couple!

  • @MattHayashi
    @MattHayashi Рік тому

    You've outdone yourself yet again. Thank you so much for doing this and I love how you share your learning experience after the trip. We want to travel to Alaska from Nor Cal in our 20X Basecamp. I think we can do it! Forever LJMJ.

  • @donlop9103
    @donlop9103 Рік тому

    Glad you had a fun California trip you did more than most California locals epic video's

  • @robrob31295
    @robrob31295 Рік тому

    Awesome ❤️

  • @ahonenp
    @ahonenp Рік тому

    We have a Leisure Travel Van and our Murphy bed stays made up as a bed even when we put it away. We don’t tow a vehicle but have never been anywhere that we could not just drive the RV. What a wonderful trip!

  • @edcarlson5298
    @edcarlson5298 Рік тому

    After a couple of class A’s we looked at bunches of C’s and chose a Thor Chateau 30D. With the slides closed, you still have full access to everything. Nice feature when rest stop or Walmart camping

  • @n1uno1965
    @n1uno1965 Рік тому

    Incredible adventure! Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed the alternate rigs too! So looking forward to next season! 👍🏻🖖🏻😘🙏🏻

  • @ARTIST-AT-LARGE
    @ARTIST-AT-LARGE Рік тому

    I thought this was your best season yet! I've been watching since your Airstream days and it was great to see you scale down to the Minnie Winnie and come through my state and enjoy it so much. Your Yosemite/Half Dome episodes were the best! I've been living in a VW bus for decades (by myself) so I love seeing people traveling large with smaller spaces :)

  • @julieplumb3427
    @julieplumb3427 Рік тому

    Loved this trip ! you showed everyone my beautiful state . 😁👍🏻❤️

  • @pupcamper58
    @pupcamper58 Рік тому

    Loved the journey it looked epic! I just bought a new travel trailer and I have a Murphy bed in it which is new to me because my old trailer did not have one. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like having to drop the bed down every night but quite honestly it’s not a problem at all I just make it in the morning and close it up until the next night. I love having the couch and more space during the day. 👍🏻❤️🤩

  • @briancastleberry336
    @briancastleberry336 Рік тому

    I enjoy your channel! GO VOLS!!

  • @fireside007
    @fireside007 Рік тому

    Nice Show . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !

  • @pamelahill7164
    @pamelahill7164 Рік тому

    We bought a 24 foot rv and love it

  • @ThePanda-MARS
    @ThePanda-MARS Рік тому

    So underrated, one of the best travel channels on UA-cam 🙌

  • @irenehinojosa6629
    @irenehinojosa6629 Рік тому +1

    You guys are making families question whether they should get a C class RV and explore this beautiful country vs. going to Disney or some other vacation destination. Our daughter is grown up and my husband and I are traveling in our class A motor home. We traveled for a few years in our class C with our daughter and it brings you closer than any single epic vacation ever could. Love watching you guys and all your destinations.

  • @annettemills2399
    @annettemills2399 Рік тому

    I’ve only followed you since you were in the Minnie Winnie. Can’t wait to see your new adventurers in your 5th wheel home. Thanks for sharing the fun!

  • @ClareDreyer
    @ClareDreyer Рік тому

    Thanks so much for sharing this journey with us! BTW…you make it sound like hiking half-dome was just another hike…yes…maybe bucket list but I’m super impressed! That’s tough hike!!! And glad you went to Tahoe. I used to live there. It’s incredible. Also love to hear your insights!

  • @dawns7062
    @dawns7062 Рік тому

    I was so inspired at the beginning of your trip that my husband and I took a spontaneous trip to Jedediah Smith and Humboldt state parks to see the Redwoods. We left our travel trailer at home. Threw a tent in the car and off we went. We hadn't tent camped in years. 3,000 miles round trip. It was a grand adventure! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @craftytraveler9238
    @craftytraveler9238 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos. I loved watching all of your video while you were in the MInnie Winnie. I have a 2019 24ft MW also. We have done many renovations in it like adding a flip up counter, taking out the glass shower doors and a few other things. If you would like to see the video let me know. We have AG batteries with 190 watts of solar and a generator. One thing I want is to have our refrigerator hooked up to the inverter to run off the alternator when driving. Also, to put a spare tire rack on the back to get it out of the storage area underneath the coach. I have to have one welded on because I do pull a small car.

  • @paulab984
    @paulab984 Рік тому +1

    Try a Winnebago View - our pick for the perfect Class C! I've loved this season and love that you've shown the RV world how great "small" can be. The ONLY thing we don't like about our View is not being able to feed a crowd inside but that's why we have a 12'x12' Clam Quickset. You're so right about the ease of moving with a Class C. We pull in, plug in, hit the levelers and we're done. "Small" is not for everyone, but it's perfect for us! We came from a pop-up to a big truck camper (which is still small to most, LOL!) to the Winnebago View on the Sprinter chassis. Thanks for this fun and informational season. Can't wait for the upcoming seasons. You guys are great!

  • @sergioelcoyote3586
    @sergioelcoyote3586 Рік тому

    yes your rv I think was fantastic and stunning, great video Marissa y Nathan you are great, I love your trips and adventures, keep moving and enjoying, greetings from Argentina

  • @rvlifediy
    @rvlifediy Рік тому +1

    When on the move, the smaller RV's are definitely a bonus. You get to see a lot more than you would with a large rig. You just need to have a fleet of different types lol.

  • @markreams3192
    @markreams3192 Рік тому +2

    I really like that floor plan. No slide is good. No worries about malfunctions and parking lot camping is easier. I travel alone so that there’s plenty of room in that motor home. I had a class C and towing a vehicle with a tow bar was a pain. If you get into a situation where you have to back out you have disconnect the car, back out and reconnect the car. Moral of the story, don’t go where you can get out going forward! Gas mileage is also a consideration. A big class C you can expect to get 8 MPG. I have a Tacoma with a Lance trailer and get 11-13 mpg which doesn’t sound like a big difference but on a cross country trip it’s several hundred dollars. I have a Thousand Trails membership with a trails collection. Over a three month trip I paid for sites less than 10 nights.

  • @jolenecreech7648
    @jolenecreech7648 Рік тому

    You guys are back in your home state, and we are back in ours (California). We enjoyed seeing your part of the country, including Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mtns, but there is no place like home, right? Glad you had a fun and safe trip out here. Our mountains 🏔 are so different than your mountains. 💜. Glad we got to see them.

  • @ruthanngriffith4875
    @ruthanngriffith4875 Рік тому

    It was epic for us following you 🥰

  • @skpjoecoursegold366
    @skpjoecoursegold366 Рік тому

    your favorite spots are funny to me, i live 30 miles south of the entrance to Yosemite now and the last 2 years of high school us guys went to Seacliff about 7 times over the mountain from San Jose.

  • @jaylynnthompson6836
    @jaylynnthompson6836 13 днів тому

    OMG. You just took California off my bucket list.

  • @patriciagutowski1784
    @patriciagutowski1784 Рік тому

    We have a Class C Minnie Winnie 2018 24B . We travel with 2 adults and 2 dogs. We had to take to Ford Truck dealership in Las Vegas, NV for Cadillac Converter repair under warranty and has been in the shop since end of April and while there 3 months ago the Converter got stolen along with 10 other vehicles and has been on " national backorder" since then. When and If we ever get it repaired when we get it home in Pahrump, NV will take to another shop and have cage welded around it to prevent theft in the future. We are hoping we can take a fall trip if we get it back and will park for the winter. We have had some very enjoyable trips since we purchased it in 2019, and have been where you just were on the California Coast and also stayed at Seaside Campground by the Ocean. By the way Great Videos. :)

  • @zanobiashalks2769
    @zanobiashalks2769 Рік тому +1

    Wow! That was a whirl wind. Thanks for the comparisons. I'm looking at going full time in a class C without slide outs. Length and to tow or not are my decisions yet to be made.

  • @christinekrug1517
    @christinekrug1517 Рік тому

    My husband and I have a 31’11” Forest River Forester. Has 2 slides 1 in bedroom 1 in living room/ kitchen. Automatic leveling jacks. We love ours . Can walk through when slides are in . 2016

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 Рік тому +2

    You should check out a Thor Vegas 25.2 with the rear slide it's an amazing RV.

  • @jackpalma3590
    @jackpalma3590 Рік тому

    I have a 2018 29mv with a V10 I get about 9 mpg running the generator and pulling my jeep Cherokee. We went from Grand Rapids Michigan to Mount Rushmore, with the ac on.

  • @Texg1rl_
    @Texg1rl_ Рік тому

    Freezer on bottom convection👍.

  • @FaithwalkerTodd
    @FaithwalkerTodd Рік тому

    We bought the Winnebago View 24 V because of the king size bed in the back.

  • @kathrynhaynes7068
    @kathrynhaynes7068 Рік тому +7

    Wonderful recap, and review of your Class C travel! I've been thinking about a class C for ages because we have a 27ft travel trailer, and live in Florida. But my family lives in Maine and we never haul it there because it's too big, doesn't fit in most if my family's driveways, there are lots of twisty turns, steep hills, etc. I'm thinking a class C is the way to go!!!

    • @TheRetiredtech
      @TheRetiredtech Рік тому

      Wee loved our 25 foot C sadly during Covid it sit in storage In Florida for two years plus. Developed a leak in roof and found it last spring. Sold it cheap still looking in these inflated RV price days. Spent many a night in family drives, streets and yards. For the two of us it was perfect. It was a 1995.

    • @paulab984
      @paulab984 Рік тому

      We have owned 4 RVs and this last one is the Winnebago View "V". It's perfect for the two of us and our 2 dogs. We've gone 45,000 miles in less than 5 years. 12.5 mpg towing, 15-17 mpg not towing and a fabulous layout. What more can you ask for, LOL? We didn't want a dinette. When you turn the driver/passenger seats around, you have a great living area. Check them out.

  • @mitchsmith1268
    @mitchsmith1268 Рік тому

    Nothing like getting home 👍

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Рік тому +2

    Christine is guessing Canada for season 27. Looked like you guys had a great time in California. Looked like a good trip.

  • @herb7877
    @herb7877 Рік тому

    You are experiencing what we did in our 45+ years of Rv-n... As family size (number & physical) changes our Rv's changed. Not one size or type fits all. My issue with Murphy beds or some bdrm slide that requires the mattress to fold... they are very difficult if not imposable to change. We found regardless of RV we have to replace the factory mattress with a good one .

  • @chasecrawford2323
    @chasecrawford2323 Рік тому +1

    I been thinking about having no slide outs on our next trailer, our current one has two. The extra room is really nice, but you got to worry about if the slides outs are going to leak or malfunctions when your out on a trip. Then you also have to open them up some to go through the trailer if you forgot something. Some times I wonder if the slide outs really out weighs the pros vs the cons.

  • @BigHueJanus
    @BigHueJanus Рік тому

    I am alone and have a 28A with no slides because it was the smallest unit that had a dedicated master bedroom - its beyond perfect. I have as much storage in the underbelly in just the main storage, not even the secondary storage as my full size cargo work van.
    Ive had it for about a year and a half and put just under 40k miles: (38,500mi) Its easily livable. I now have 1 acre lots in a few states for "anchor property."

  • @JarheadAndGingersJourney
    @JarheadAndGingersJourney Рік тому

    We have a Grand Design Momentum 397th and we love it. We just wish we could get this much space in an RV half the size. 😂

  • @justanbaker8937
    @justanbaker8937 Рік тому

    Class c is such a good solution

  • @graffix11us
    @graffix11us Рік тому

    We started with a travel trailer then moved to a 42' 5th wheel and finally landed on a 32' Class C. The flexibility with the C is unbeatable. The slide is not a big deal at all, not sure what you guys are worried about. The difference in a longer chassis is easily worth any difficulty in driving/parking. Honestly if your towing a 5th wheel it is nothing to even worry about.

  • @kevincoughlin4459
    @kevincoughlin4459 Рік тому

    Did you mark the floor maps in the jeep? You saw a lot of California but there is still so much still to explore. Thank you for Season 25!

  • @JJs-ClassC-Adventures
    @JJs-ClassC-Adventures Рік тому

    My husband and I travel 6+ months per year in a 24' Class C with no slide. We have plenty of space. I have an oven and use it numerous times per week. It cooks perfectly even. I even baked homemade yeast bread in it which came out beautiful.

  • @defrost8648
    @defrost8648 Рік тому

    I drive a 27’ Winnebago Minnie Winnie (27Q) with a single dinette slide. Yes, there is a nice amount of extra floor space with the slide out - I could have a party!
    BUT, having the slide in does not block access or affect regular moving around traffic. I often don’t bother putting the slide out if I’m only stopping for a night.
    I think you guys are used to the slides in the 5th wheel, where it can totally block off essential areas. But depending on the layout, this often isn’t an issue in a Class C. Mine has a comfy walk-around queen bed (with no need for a slide back there), decent counter space in the galley and the passenger seat swivels.
    I admit, I use my oven as storage for bread and hamburger buns. 😄 Being cool and dark keeps bread good longer. 👍

  • @wanderingstar3498
    @wanderingstar3498 Рік тому

    It was wonderful watching you discover my old stomping grounds. I'm a Tennessee girl now but I was born and raised in California. Thank you for the recap of your pros and cons of that RV. I'm looking at all the options for my full-time adventure. I know I want a class C but I'm torn between the short, nimble under 25 footer and a slightly longer 28.5 footer. Three to four feet don't sound like a lot but I know it matters a lot when you're getting in and out of places. What was the model number of that Minnie Winnie? I liked it a lot.

  • @rodneylw10
    @rodneylw10 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great share. My very first RV experience was a summer in a Class B+ in New Zeland. When I came home I focused in on a Winnebago View as my choice; however, when I got to the actual buying stage I went with an Airstream trailer. I have shared before that I believe the 25' Airstream model with couch is the best size. It has the benefits that you mention of being shorter. In my situation of being alone usually without children or others, the idea of accessing things inside is an irrelevant point as I have to stop anyway. I do believe that the shortest rig a person can work with the better it is overall. Oh, also, I must be in the minority but I find a propane range invaluable. I have a convection oven in my home and find it finicky for cooking.

    • @LowsJuan
      @LowsJuan Рік тому +1

      You said you travel alone. As much as I think of a truck +trailer combo as being a great RV selection, I have always thought that trying to back up such, alone without a helper to be to risky. How do you cope? When Marissa or anybody talks of convection ovens I always wonder if they are speaking from actual use. Most of the units they put in RV's from what I have read are easily outdone by a simple $119 large toaster oven. In a national park who is going to run a generator for that long just to cook a frozen pizza? I do know that a lot of people have done just that and carry a toaster oven even though they their a pain to store. They also have full hookups most of the time.

  • @davidfrenchman3022
    @davidfrenchman3022 Рік тому +1

    I don't know if you Don't thought of this or not but if you need lots of lots of space and privacy I recommend a pop-up truck camper and a rear bumper pull toy hauler or car hauler can do more I put lots of thought into this idea it's basically a fifth wheel scenario without the fifth wheel and depending on the bumper pull you pick it could be the same with as class C space you were bragging about and having two bathrooms two kitchens and not the storage basically your own bedroom space nobody's allowed in your space that would be nice to think and say but anyways that's my idea think about it if you want I'm thinking about class C with a bumper toy hauler or car hauler

  • @annieherman2207
    @annieherman2207 Рік тому

    You really bring up some great points! Loved following you on this journey. Are you able to share the itinerary in print form?

    • @LessJunkMoreJourney
      @LessJunkMoreJourney  Рік тому

      We will be posting a Google Map of this trip in our Team Journey Community. www.teamjourney.com

  • @srameypr
    @srameypr Рік тому

    My guess for the season after next is Alaska in the winter! I appreciate your discussion about the rig. I am looking at getting on the road in 15-18 months and I am trying to make my final decision about my rig. It's such a hard decision! Argh!

    • @LessJunkMoreJourney
      @LessJunkMoreJourney  Рік тому

      Did you see that we just did Alaska in the winter? ua-cam.com/video/9kAJoyg2HLA/v-deo.html

  • @slamboy66
    @slamboy66 Рік тому

    Love my Jayco 27N no slide, private walk around bedroom @ 30 feet.