This was NOT the Plan… an RV Exodus! The End of 3 years RV Living
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I'm smiling while watching this video because the story you're telling about owning the campground and the phases you're going through starting out is the same story every campground owner I've ever talked to, myself included, have gone through. For me personally, the most exciting part of owning a campground is doing the physical work developing it. The hard part is running a campground day to day and dealing with the public. The majority of RV'ers are really great people but after 7 months, 24/7, people start to wear on you. I'm always amazed after living in a camper for the season and then moving back to a house for the winter how far the walls were apart from each other and how far of a walk it was just to get to the bathroom or bedroom.
We’ve heard this a lot
Then I will pray Gods will will come first in all areas of y'all's lives. I also pray that He put a hedge of protection around each one of you (Mercedes, John and Sage) in all you do. With Love, Jamie ♥️
I worked with the general public for my entire 51 years of work life. I find that working with customers, today, is more difficult than ever before. For some reason people seem more "spoiled" than ever. They expect instant gratification and they also feel, more and more, that they want to do what they want to do, when they want to do it and don't care if it negatively impacts others. I know some will say it has always been this way, but for some reason, it just seems more rampant now than ever. Luckily, there are still many kind, caring, courteous and generous people out there. Thank goodness!
You just wrote a perfect copy of my biography, we endured it 14 yrs before selling and have not looked back with remorse. When approaching 80 yrs of age yes the people start to wear on you.......Much success to John and Mercedes with this venture God Bless!
@@desertschooner769 I've been in this business for 32 years including 2 campgrounds and an RV dealership for 16 years while owning campgrounds. It's a tough life although my wife and I did everything ourselves while these folks seem to have a lot of help from others and don't want to be tied down like most campground owners so they can still experience travelling in the RV lifestyle. Hope it works out for them but I personally don't know of anyone that owned a campground that still allowed them to travel during the open season. We'll see.
Living in a house....the simple things like a bigger shower, water pressure, able to use every every appliance all at once, the space and privacy. LOL
SOUNDS LIKE AN EASY CHOICE !
@@nickscarter9609 yes, easy choice
Normal people don't live in a RV , you are normal people . Good luck with venture 👍
Oh Mercedes and John, I appreciate you so. Storytime: my husband and I bought our RV the same time as you. We also live full time in our RV, a 2019 Jayco North Point with our 19 year old son. Soon after we sold all our belongings in pursuit of independence, freedom and adventure My cancer came back. So now we've been living in a trailer park in SE Portland since March of 2019. It has been amazing to watch you guys travel around the country. I often wished it was us. It's been amazing to watch Sage grow up, as our son also struggles with a similar diagnosis. It's amazing that you have taken the step to buy this campground. I believe that God has different plans for all of us, and I am so very proud of where you have taken yours. If it is his will, someday we will get this trailer out of this park and come and visit Thunder Canyon 😆.We will continue watching, praying, and sending love! Jennifer
Looking forward to seeing you Jennifer 🙏❤️
Jennifer, prayers for a good result with the cancer.
@@arbonneladyTN Thank you so much 🥰 I need to get treatment so I have to be close to the hospital. I am blessed to have access to care 🙏
Stay strong,my Sister in Christ!
Don’t change who you are. My husband and I suggest to other people to watch your channel. You got this. Good things don’t come easy or fast. We have been full time now for 2.5 years. Last year was very hard because of Covid, but we’re sticking with it. I Gotta say my husband and I are also an odd couple. We bicker the same way you guys do. 😂We lived a year and a half in a 16 foot trailer with a crawl over bed and if you don’t get along and don’t kill each other by that time you know you’re going to make it. We got stuck in Texas for a summer in that tiny trailer because of Covid and it was a nightmare. Somehow though things always work out. Never lose faith never ever ever. God is good💜
❤️❤️❤️ Much Love
Oh Mercedes, I am SO with you!! we are spending the winter in a house.. and I look around and it gets me so anxious. My glass is bigger, and holds so much more water!!! and I dont like it. but there it is. I, too, feel very thankful for our lives and the blessing of a house for this winter. I still feel discombobulated with all this space and cant wait to get back out there in our tiny RV. Following where God is leading doesn't always 'feel' right, but I trust Him. God bless you on your 2022 journey!
So many of us are out here praying for you!
I truly appreciate your honesty and candor, I’ve been drawn to the RV lifestyle for about 5 years, although life dictates a slow emergence into full time, but I can honestly say, your channel along with S&S and the RV cats, Lost On Land Again, Glorious Life On Wheel, Camper van Kevin, CheapRVliving, HOWA, and so many others, have shown me MY people. Each channel I watch is completely different from each other, but the common, undeniable thread is, the love you have for others. What you two have taught me is to dream a dream, then get busy making it a reality!
You two are a blessing to so many others, including us. Rhonda and I have been full timers since 2016 and still love it! There is nothing like traveling America in our Motorcoach and spending the winter in Indio, California. One great move I’m thankful we made is buying a lot in Outdoor Resort Indio in 2013. Because of that move we have our winter RV spot secured, we can pull in and park anytime we want without having to worry about a reservation. Stay warm and keep sharing your lives and experiences with us all. We love you! 😊👏❤️
That sounds like such a great relief to know that your winter space is always ready for you. :)
Loved the latest video guys. My wife and I think it’s awesome what you are creating at Thunder Canyon. John, keep being yourself and speaking your mind on God, family and politics. Your views may go down but those of us that continue to watch and support you are strong and true. God bless you all and best wishes for 2022.
Larry & Pat
PS - I’m a 75 yr old widow, planning on taking trips in my RV starting next fall. I joined the Odd Squad, because you guys are a breath of fresh air 💖
Thank you Laurie❤️
I'm a 70 divorcee (if it matters. LOL), heading out on my maiden voyage next month! Maybe we'll meet up on the road!! Good luck.
I'm one of your non-RV viewers and I love this channel! I love the honesty and also the back and forth banter. I always look forward to the new episodes. Thank you!
Thank you David ❤️
Happy New Year you three! We've been following you since early on. One time a long while back, John, you asked for comments about the most indispensable tool to carry in your RV. Without hesitation my husband said, "HOT GLUE GUN!" & I relayed that to you! You also helped us a lot with understanding 'domicile' & resolving mail issues. We would have been completely lost without your help. Thanks again & we'll keep you in our prayers. So far, so good! 👍❤🇺🇸
I can imagine the ‘culture shock’ going back into a house again. Very unnerving I’m sure. Keep reminding yourself it’s temporary. I think what you’re attempting is awesome. I love your channel and wish you all the best going forward with your dream. And in everything really. Watching your videos truly brightens my day. Stay strong. Stay positive. And I wish you peace and patience! Love you guys!
I am so happy to hear how everything is moving forward.I don't have an RV(yet) but it's on the bucket list.I can't wait to see the finished product and I hope to come vist someday.💓
M MM Zico
GOD BLESS u 2
I've been full time for 3 years and am doubling down on it. With the insanity that's been continuing, I'm thinking being mobile might be a great survival plan. Good luck and take care!
Awesome!
@@RVOddCouple Thanks. !My situation kind of uniquely evolved to make that the better plan--it's not for everyone...
I'm with you. I'm hanging on to my little RV as my survival plan in case things get worse. I'll be darn glad I have it when I need a place to live.
@@HopeLivesHere721 What do mean worse? Where would you go to get away from "worse"? Just curious.
@@kellyname5733 for tens of thousands of years certain folks live a paranoid life with lots of negative thoughts. If everyone would think positive the world would be a better place.
Good luck on your new venture! We understand EXACTLY how you felt jumping from an RV to a house. Dottie and I full-timed for 5 years moving from place to place for work. At the end of 5 years, we were ready to stay put for a while. It was a really big change. After we bought our home and stayed one night in it (we had to use an air mattress for our bed) we felt lost. But, we adjusted. We still travel and go camping with a new travel trailer. Definitely don't miss full-timing, that's for sure. God bless y'all!
So glad to see your videos. As I’ve previously commented, my wife and I have been RV’ers since the mid 80’s as a young couple. I think what you are doing is great. Full timing isn’t for us but month long trips are. I need more space for the “stuff” I can’t live without, but have been thinning things out as we travel more. Hopefully, one day we get to Thunder Canyon. Keep up the good work. I love to hear your opinions. Even if I don’t always agree, I will defend your right to say it. Happy New Year!
So glad that you posted a video. I had a feeling something was off with you guys. I hope you get your rig back soon and in perfect condition. I wish you luck in your endeavors. Happy new year to you! 👍💥😘
Been following you three for some time now and really appreciate your mission. My hubby and I are believers in Christ,we love and depend on Him. We have a 22 foot couples trailer from Grand Design and absolutely love it. We are not full time although that's what I want. We can't afford to keep our house and go full-time and the hubs isn't ready to say goodbye too it. So for now I'm working toward condensing down everything we have to only what we need in hopes that one day it will make transition easier to full time. Michigan has increased their fees anywhere from 3 to 8 dollars a night and we really don't have BLM land to camp on here. I hope one day that we can come for a visit and even lend a hand. I hope you'll consider having workampers from your Rv odd squad to come and help out for a season or part of a season! We sit and enjoy every video!
God Bless you both🙏❤️ Glad to have you with us
just left u a tearful comment on this vid, but realize i wasnt logged in🤷♀️🤔 (mariavonsmith)...anyhow , wanted to log in properly to say HOW MUCH of a fan you have in me. Forever. yall are hands down the best RV channel out there. you guys made me cry. So proud. So honored to call myself one of your "squad". Love always, Maria
The greatest Gift we have received from our channel is the beautiful people we have attracted. We haven’t even met most of them yet but we are inspired by their Prayers and energy. We love our Community. Thank you for the heartfelt message Maria❤️❤️❤️
I just Love you two! You are such an inspiration! And I am sooo excited about your adventure and I don't even have "skin in the game"..lol
I know you are beyond busy, but keep "the odd squad" up to date on the progression. I hope you are taking video of all the construction, I'm excited to see what all you are accomplishing! God Bless & Happy New Year!
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We will be there very soon, Betsy and I love you guys
I`m not an RV`er but I love to watch you guys. I am retiring by summer and if I ever get a small rig I would love to visit.
John and Mercedes, Happy New Year! My wife and I have been subscribed to your channel since you started and we have thoroughly enjoyed your adventures. Your "vision quest" called Thunder Canyon is an inspiring testimonial. Thank you for sharing this with us. We want to begin traveling the country in an RV in retirement while maintaining our home base in Tennessee but Covid, elder care and skyrocketing RV prices have delayed our plans. I appreciate and applaud your newest adventure. God has great plans for your lives. I was a professional landscaper many years ago and would like to help you with Thunder Canyon.
We’ll be building a Prayer Garden Rick🙏😀👍
@@RVOddCouple Gethsemane?
We have a permanent spot at a year round rv park. We bought a destination model, a Cedar Creek Cottage model and we love it. Lots of space and storage for full timers who don't have to pull their rv all the time. I LOVE that there are so many rv options for us all.
You both have contributed so much to so many of us. So thank you, John and Mercedes. Here's to a great 2022
We always thought part timing is the way to go, we love it! Happy New Year to both of you! God bless.
Good luck guys, I hope you find some serenity and that things go smoothly. God bless.
Glad to see you still have your sense of humor thru all your trials and tribulations. Wishing you a happy new year and I know all your blood, sweat and tears of this journey are well worth it. Love being a part of the rv odd squad with people who have morals and respect for others. Yeah, let me know when you find a campground in AZ or FL, lol. Keep the faith, you guys are awesome and wish more people were like you in our world. Can't believe how much Sage has grown. Hope you are staying well.
Aww, we love you guys! Thank you for working so hard for all of us in the squad!💗🙏💗 You are in our prayers!🤗
Hey guys, we all know your just going through a “season”. Those of us who have been here since the very first video know you’re working your behinds off on getting Thunder Canyon ready for all the Odd Squad to visit. No shame in staying in a house during the cold winter. Looking forward to all the videos of all the work going on there🤗
I am looking forward to staying at Thunder Canyon when YOU are ready for the rest of us. In the meantime I'm happy keeping up with the campground updates via UA-cam. Keep up the great videos.
Looking forward to it 😀
Happy New Year RV Odd Squad!!!
Love it love it love it. You two are Totally Blessed.
While I” winter “ in the southern tier of New York for my third time (Binghamton) since my stroke ( minor to me!!) I close to my family. Two winters ago I spent in Enterprize, Al. Beautiful state and wonderful people.
Our country is in chaos but will come back to us this year!
K God Bless the USA!! And stay safe. See ya’s soon.
Bob
Gods got us Bob🙏❤️ Thank you
You folks are simply amazing! I thought something was up... I'm happy to see and hear you are all happy and healthy! The 5th wheel roof repair is but a mear scratch! The journey you are on with your Thunder Canyon campground is simply wonderful and I know in my heart you WILL make it work! Y'all are STRONG and TENACIOUS! It'll be beautiful when opened. May God Bless you and I hope our paths cross some day. Keep up the good work and THANK YOU for sharing. 🙏❤🙏
Thank you Raymond! God bless you as well🙏❤️
Found you guys while living in a 25 foot trailer for 7 months during one of the coldest winters I have known. Thank you for keeping my sane even though you weren’t! 😂
We feel like we speak not only for us, but for so many in the RV community when we say that we are grateful for you both. Pioneers, Mavericks, entrepreneurs, and most of all servants. Servants to the community that you have created. What a great story you both are writing... big loves to you both.
Life is the journey. Where we end up is not as important as a place in our hearts. Your vision for this chapter in your lives is exciting and it comes through! Thanks for sharing the process. We all are really more alike than we know. Love, happiness, contentment, peace. These are common human goals. My wife and I are rv'ers as well but live in a home that has all of the best attributes of places traveled to. We look forward to following you guys on your journey and hopefully will be able to visit to your little slice of paridise!
Just started in June of 2021. Spent 4 months in Western PA (Son, Daughter-in-law, 1st grandchild live there). Spent 1 month New Bern KOA visiting my sister. Now in Florida to avoid Winter. Savanah GA April, PA 2 months and headed west to Wyoming for July. Traveling west and Southwest heading back to Florida for winter 2022-2023. We’ve had a door and slide destroyed by my lack of focus on a right turn leaving our PA campground in October. Still working on repair and living outside the unit when repaired.
We’ll see where we are after the first year and a half into year two. Big change for me…can’t figure out 80 degrees during Christmas and New Year. So far so good.
God bless you both. Keep up the great work !!! Happy 2022
Conversely, I'm seeing the vanlifers and cargo trailer nomads growing. I think it's a matter of scaling and boondock availability. I think it's getting harder to do a full-size RV, compared to van or cargo trailers, which are MUCH more mobile.
I never thought you two had an attitude of gratitude. Won't be missed.
It seems like forever since I saw a video on your adventures - So much has changed! I am grateful for you guys for all the invaluable information you provided me as I got my family started on our part- time RVing adventure, and after one season I see why you enjoy it so much. As for what you will be doing next, I think you both already know that He will guide you on where you are meant to be! On a personal note, if you ever decide to expand your campgrounds to eastern Canada, let me know. God bless.
We love the idea for southern AZ! We like to winter there, when we aren't workamping. We would be very interested in looking into that awesome adventure. Love you guys!
We're not interested in being full-timers but we love vacationing in a travel trailer. Given how air travel continues to be complicated and disrupted by COVID, it's an exciting time to own a campground. If you're open in time for the high season this spring/summer, you should be at full occupancy. Best wishes, and I hope you get "good" campers.
Kinda like a Kibbutz in Israel?
Or. Acts 4:32-37.
Best wishes to you
Fully agree about the airline hassles! Been that way for awhile, adding now the stupid vax requirements.
Airline Pilots have begun to sue the Administration over adverse reactions ruining their careers!
simply said, times now are more like the 50's or 60's (or before airplane was so common) whereas the majority of families were not flying to destinations
Hope you three had a fantastic Christmas and New Years! Love what you guys are bringing to the Ider community with the upgrades to the campground!
Love the Ider Community Tiara
Happy New Year guys!! May God bless you this coming year with opening your place and having fun while doing it.
Just started listening and watching you two and really enjoying it! Sorry that so much stress and frustration plagued you for awhile. I am still interested in you two, so as soon as I can get my act together here!
So this is my review not my wifes. She said I should just let this go but I felt very discouraged by what has transpired. We have been watching John and Mercedes’ channel for the last year and a half. We were so excited to learn this new adventure they have decided to take on. We learned a couple months ago that we would be able to spend a 5 night trip their for our daughters 21st birthday and we found lots of things to do near. This last week we were sent a email that during the 5 days we would be there they would be celebrating their opening weekend. Their are 6 of us that would be there and we said well that’s great but we made plans to do other things while we were there. We called and they informed us that they would comp our daughter that was celebrating her birthday but the other 5 would have to pay even though we weren’t going to be there for most of the events. That came out to an additional $875.00. We explained that we made the reservations in advance of them deciding to make this their opening weekend and that many people would take our spot as they had a waiting list. In addition due tho the fact that they were forcing us to pay $875.00 we can’t afford. We were told that if we canceled they would take a 50 percent cancellation fee. I am sorry but who are these people. My wife said I guess we will have to let you keep the money as a credit so for a future visit. Really I am struggling to just keep my family fed in this day and time. You want us to pay a additional penalty so you can make more money in your event. So now I am paying to stay somewhere else and you are keeping the 300.00 (not including the membership) because you decided that you wanted to do this event on the weekend we booked months ago. We were forced to try and find someone else who could not only have a opening for our 42 foot 5th wheel. But just to find a spot on a busy holiday weekend. We did find a place but it is a hour away and now we will have that additional drive everyday to go to the places that we planed our trip around. I was very disappointed in the fact that who I thought these people are. Is not who they are. I guess money supersedes their word in keeping our reservations that we had made before all this. Again my wife just said I should let this go but I am upset that now I will have to spend a lot more on fuel costs and time driving my daughter and her friends to try and give her the great 21st birthday I promised. I guess like my father always told me from the Bible you name is worth more than anything. Why to shine a light in the world as Christian’s. I am sorry but I hope you get what you deserve. I hope the $400.00 that you billed from me bearings you what that deserves. Thank you for your time. I will never stay here. David Hirneisen
Wow this is horrible!! Was it ever taken care of?!
They seem like common sense people who care about doing the right thing but looks like thats just an act.
Well, all I can do is pray for you folks that your dream comes to full fruition. That the family remains joyfully intact and that all the little things that could potentially become annoying comes to nought. Have a blessed 2022 you guy's and your rv odd squad too.
We love the Prayers Shara❤️❤️❤️ Thank you 🙏
I like the comment about people stopping in unannounced and how that takes 5-10 mins out of a busy day..... I got sucked into watching this episode and got 30 mins distracted! Love you guys. Great show!
It sounds like y’all are well underway on a worthy journey. I am a “ likeminded” person as well. This will be OUR safe space. I can’t believe how much Sage has grown! Follow the voice that is leading you and you will be successful. Hi Sage!
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I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been binging a little on your previous videos. From the very first video, there was something that caught my attention and interest. Your focus on others, your faith, your dedication, your vision for what you are doing and depending on Divine guidance for each and every day is very unusual in these days and times. Thank you for being who you are, doing what you do and the way that you are doing it. I also have some family roots on Sand Mountain. My grandparents met and married in Scottsboro and raised a family. It has been decades since I have been back. I feel that familial connection to that area. I remember as a child visiting family in that area. Your channel and your project is very interesting to me. Thank you so much for sharing what you are doing and how you live your life.
You guys are awesome. I live in north Alabama and just finished winterizing our 2018 372 LOK SP today before the ten’s hit. You guys inspired me and the wife to live the adventure and we’re going to start our adventure this spring. Great channel and so glad you guys tell it like it is. Much respect for that. One last thing….When things get tough and overwhelming remember this key word. Determination- The ability to do the very thing that you think cannot be done.. God bless you guys and congratulations on the campground.
Great message guys great video I’ve been following you guys for three years now ever since you did buy your RV and you started at the very beginning you guys have learned so much about RV people and Overland or just overall people that camp I’m so proud of you like I said hopefully this winter or spring I’ll be able to stop on by and say hello but I will send you a text first to make sure it’s OK and if it is OK i’ll be more than glad to stay a little while and help out with any construction I’ll also bring you a big present something you’ll really like because I do wanna join I just don’t trust the mail I’d rather do it in person have a happy new year and keep the dream going maybe I can give you some ideas on people that Overland they don’t need hook ups like myself ok 👌 🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out
You two are going to have to realize that you are going from living in & maintaining an RV to also living in & maintaining a developing business.
The RV life might have to take second fiddle for now. Don’t get in the bad light of doubt. You have a LOT of support! More than you probably know. 😘
Take it for what it is and find the adventure in it. You 2 are setting a great example for that little girl. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you Anderson’s ❤️
THANK YOU for your AWESOME Channel!!! We sold our RV a few months ago and are now living in a rental home, while we await for our Del Webb new home to be built (oh my! THAT process was Quite challenging here in central Florida 😅
THANKFUL for our newest journey! BEST WISHES TO ALL ❤️🙏❤️
I found your channel via UA-cam algorithm, and I love you guys ❤ I really can't believe people just show up to your campground 🤯 good people or not, um...boundaries people ‼️ Keep it up, cant wait to see your campground when it's finished
I can relate. The boating life is going through the same aches and pains. Trying to find dock space is VERY difficult and the marinas have raised their rates like crazy. We own a 45' Carver and it has been crazy planing any trips because of we can't find marinas.
We are currently going from a boat to an RV.
Just FYI, don't know what kind of space heaters you have, but we have a 2,700 sq. ft. house and warm it with 3 oil heaters that we got at Walmart for $45 each. We have found them to be far more efficient than quartz heaters. It's a freezing 27 degrees outside and comfortable 74 degrees inside.
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Y'all are slaying it!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year John, Mercedes and Sage. God bless your ministry at Thunder Canyon!! And God bless Ken Switzer for sharing his gift with you
So good to see y'all! Happy new year. 2022 is gonna rock for us all. You both look happy and amazing. I moved from an RV to the Goat Shed (432 sf) It keeps me "honest" with regard to STUFF, well...sorta. LOL. I am so excited about Thunder Canyon. I pray blessings on that adventure. Yes, winter in an RV sucks!. Love y'all. God bless.
Wow! You guys have a lot going on! Never a dull moment!
Blessed and tired 😀
Too much, way too much to truly enjoy life.
All things happen for a reason. Being in a house for winter might just be what you guys needed. Glad Sage is happy there and thriving. Happy New Year!
Congrats to you guys for taking this opportunity to own and run your own campground. I haven't commented on your videos lately but, I have view and give you a thumbs up every time. I totally enjoy the updates about the campground and the progress of what your doing there and how things are going for you guys. Thanks much for the videos and updates.
We are 72 & 74 but raising 3 great nieces & a great nephew for the last 11 years. They are now 15, 16, 18, & our 20 year old was married in late October 2021. So, for now we only RV part time. In the late 80s & early 90s we had a 1/200th UDI ownership/membership of a campgrounds on Lake Oconee in Greensboro Ga. The developer maintained majority interest. After a few years, he sold the Campgrounds and our UDIs were converted to just memberships. Since then the Campgrounds has gone through several owners and affiliations. It is now being converted from a KOA to a Travel Resorts Of America. Through all these changes the Campgrounds has gone through many ups and downs but with these big corporations swallowing up these independent Campgrounds have lost the family friendly community atmosphere that we used to have and that you are trying to create at Thunder Canyon. We are looking to upgrade from a conversion camper van + tent to a Toy Hauler Travel Trailer by next summer and hope to visit you guys in either 2022 or 2023. We love your channel and pray for you guidance, wisdom, protection, and success.
We vote on your next campground being in Florida!!!! We are weekend campers(still FT workers) and would love to camp with you!
I was an extreme couponer. Ten years ago, when the coupon trend began, it was relatively easy. About 4 or 5 years ago, though, manufacturers began putting out fewer coupons, lower value coupons, placing restrictions on them not there previously, and store managers began put even more restrictions on coupons. For instance, only 10 coupons per household per day. Well, at that level, it's almost not worth doing anymore. I think that full timing on the road is experiencing the same issues. The pandemic, Walmart managers, BLM land bosses, they are doing all they can to make this lifestyle far more difficult than before. I'm very disappointed with the trend towards almost criminalizing road living or camping living. Love u guys!
Love you ❤️
And don’t forget the gas prices too!
We still have our ‘sticks&bricks’. Gas prices have slowed us from our 1/2 -3/4 road time🤷♀️
What are BLM land bosses doing to make camping more difficult? I was thinking about starting out there.
@@BillGreenAZ closing land to the public, I have heard about several shutdowns.
@@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111 Thanks for the reply. I've heard of a couple of those too. Hopefully there won't be too many more.
You forgot to add country! I’ve been following y’all since the beginning and am cheering for you and the Squad! Since I don’t have an RV my ears perked when you mentioned the cottages-they sound perfect and safe for this solo veteran! Here’s to 2022 and your success - you’ve got this!!
Great idea! We bought an rv lot at a golf resort in So Cal. Tons of rules and exorbitant HOA fees, but totally worth it. Good for you!
Dan and Jenn Nevada, I watched for 3 years. They sold their RV, settled in Kingman Az. Had about 17,000 followers.
The straw that broke the Camel’s Back was having followers knocking on their front door.
Glad you are not quitting.
Lots of success to your guys channel and new campground ⛺️.
My parents stay down in Elephant Butte New Mexico in an RV . well they did until this week ( January 3rd 22 ) selling the rv and they bought a house in New Mexico . 3 years of the rv life . They loved every minute of it .
Love you guys and all you stand for! Your vision is on target and holding on to the thought of the "old school camping vibe" is what turned me into a now retired, full timer!
My concern and what has held me back from becoming a member so far is that I feel I wouldn't be welcome in your community, as a " non believer" 🥺 That said, I believe in your vision and I think your just wonderful people! Happy New Year's guys! LGB 🇺🇸
Your welcome 😀
Glad to see y’all doing great, we would love to be with y’all as an ownership. We pray that y’all do wonders with multiple camp grounds
Thank you Mark😀👍
You guys are amazing and driven in the best possible ways! There's no way you guys can fail with the attitude and amazing heart you are putting into what your doing! Bless you guys for all you do
Thank you Rob❤️❤️❤️
A prayer garden in an RV park, would be so great! An actual quiet area without dog poop everywhere
Wishing you the best in the New Year!
Hugs, Prayers and Blessings.
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When people started jumping into RV'ing a few years ago....watching all these UA-camrs fun in the sun...adventures everyday.....looked great!!! I've been an RV owner since 1996....my parents were RV owners and I can tell you if you aren't "anal" about your preventive maintenance on it...it becomes a timebomb. I predicted these people would hate it in a few years because they didn't fully understand what they were getting into. I see my local marketplace with RV's.....people I know that bought brand new in 2018+19+20 are now selling. I knew it was coming, which may not be a bad thing......maybe this year we can actually get into a campground.
Agreed ADK. Everybody jumped in all at once. I dont blame them..Covid caused serious cabin fever. We humans are not meant to stay inside and not have koinonia/fellowship with other people. Thus, camping gone wild. lol We all knew this would happen. It will benefit many that might otherwise not be able to afford an RV.
I’m looking to buy a travel trailer around April or May 2022. Your comment about being anal about the upkeep rings true for me. I’m gonna be damn sure I understand the full range of maintenance tweaks and stay proactive about functionality issues before sudden repair issues pop up and bite me in the butt. I’m a single man, extremely independent, and plan on adopting a big dog before I head out. I think my solo lifestyle will serve me well in this venture. I’m aware it won’t all be smooth sailing, but I believe it’ll be a manageable life path. Thanks for the reality check post.
@@wadevernon7924 We were all newbies.....learning basic preventative maintenance goes a long way, checking seals and roof membrane!! Then learning how the systems work it then begins to look very simple. Good luck to you....being anal with these rigs is good!! 26 years of ownership I haven't even had a blow out or a leak.
@@ADKMan you’re speaking my language, man! I’m gonna install enough solar roof panels to make it as close to electrically independent as possible, reseal everything, stock up on spare parts, and “drain dry” the knowledge base of every RV expert I can find before heading out of Austin. Thanks for the shout back! 👍🙌
I am so looking forward to getting to meet y'all soon. God has a plan and we just have to stick to it. I hope you will have a chapel or some place to have service on Sunday's or when ever possible. I love having Bible study's in the woods.
Hoping for a Chappell and covered seating outside.
Fun fact: Paula Deen, the TV home cook we all watched on Food Network(and now YT), grew up in a camping park that her grandparents owned. It was a time when people first started traveling the Interstates for fun and adventure. Her Grandfather was a visionary, and saw the potential of buying land along the new Interstate Highway, and building a 'stopping off place' for folks on road trips. Riverbend. It was a huge success for the entire family, AND, when grandpa knew the newer highway was going take business away from his campground, he cashed out, and the rest is the history of where Paula Deen came from.
Thank you for taking the time to share this 😀👍
We are sooooo excited and happy for your new stationary adventures!!
We hope to come visit your soon to be campground once it’s up and running!
Be Blessed! Stay Blessed!
God Bless you as well 🙏❤️
This sounds like a time share in an RV park. I hope both of you get your dreams with your endeavor. 🤗
Yep! Many years ago Thousand Trails was giving the same sales pitch! I noticed the shirt right off.....
@@jofus3604 so you are recommending me to not go there?
@@lauraburbach3706 Not at all, just be aware of "Time Shares" and "Ownership" partner programs! You may share some of the profits but ur also liable for the losses.
RV'''s and campers had and internet long before 'puters, a few campers have a bad experience at a campground and it can close overnight!
9:58 😏 he says while wearing a Thousand Trails zippered shirt/jacket 😉
The fact that you’re able to retain a sense of humor during such a huge, stressful project is testament to your personal fortitude. Your videos somewhat remind me of Chip and Joanna Gains with their former Fixer Upper show. But yours are more real because their not “produced” in the traditional TV sense of the term. And you’re not afraid to express your faith which is forbidden in mainstream media these days. Keep up the great work. And, as others have said, we look forward to visiting the campground when you are ready. Greetings from Royal Coachman in Nokomis.
“…they are…”. Not “their”. The nuns would smack my knuckles with a ruler for that mistake!
You guys are one of the most unique couples so fun to watch and laugh with, when my wife and I see your videos. We love your down to earth and inviting feel as we have learned so much from you guys and also to others that have provided stories of the RV journey. We are 2 years retired and plan to purchase our first rig. We look forward to becoming full timers (the plan) on the open road and visiting many fun places while taking your stories and experiences with us as a guide of what to do and big not LOL!!. Please keep up the great work and God Bless you for sharing all of your lives stories and experiences with the world. Looking forward to seeing your growth and incredible ideas come to life!!! Good Luck!!!
I have a lot of respect for putting your spiritual community first and foremost. It's wonderful that you have not been tempted to take a big profit and end up a flipper.
We’re in it for the Community
😡 click bait! It’s not the end!!!! …. Enjoy the ride wherever it goes , stop arguing get that content out especially the next installment of Dances With Bulls! 🤗👍🤣
hi you two (three;), ive followed you for a while; 2 yrs maybe?...tho my "time" is so off now since the pandemic🤷♀️
I don't know that I've ever left you a comment but I've loved you guys from day one.. Right now your video has me in tears. I am so moved and so proud of you and so blessed to have found ppl like you persuing a passion like my own. Thank you for ALL that you've done and are doing to truly make this world a better place. Your humility, transparency and authenticity is a beautiful thing to behold. I can't wait to get back out there camping again.. You guys keep me going and believing I can do it. I love you guys. I mean it❣❣❣
We hope to meet you one day Maria❤️
Hi I’ve been a subscriber for a couple of years at least and am not an RVr but I’ve enjoyed your adventures and testimony. God’s blessings to y’all, have a great 2022!
Another note... please include more video on all the construction and developments at Thunder Canyon.
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You are RV trendsetters for sure and thoroughly enjoy your streams and adventures as you give us your honest inputs and views on RV life!
Of all the channels I've watched yours is the only one I still watch to this day and I subscribe to. Because I respect and love your views. I watched as you struggled when you would reach out to others and no one would give you the time of day. Now look at you go!! Love and many blessings to you and yours happy new years.
So exciting! Our kids are almost grown and my Husband wants to full time RV! Been watching you for years from New Hampshire. Good luck and I can't wait!
Don't selll your house or stuff until you try it for a year. A couple at our church retired sold everything and went on the road. They hated it and ended up back in area being managers at a campground because they didn't like the traveling.
I'm just so proud of you two. How are the chickens ? I would love to see Thunder Canyon one day, but
their is no way I would ever just show up ! I'm still hoping to purchase my own motorhome and see America.
If you ever need some help please just let me know. I live about 2 hours from you guys. I will try to setup an appointment
maybe next year. God bless you guys and keep you safe and warm.
We’d love for you to stop by and meet you Jeff. We should be open Spring 2022
@@RVOddCouple Where is Thunder Canyon? Is your campground only for RV or will there be area for tent camping?
My rigs were stolen so I'm having to start over. When i get wheels I'll be on the journey again.
It's spring 2022 now. I'm not sure if you are open yet.
We're still building our park in Alabama because we wanted to diversify our realestate portfolio. We have rentals and apartments and building a park seemed like a natural fit. My wife is sick of nursing and wants to run our park. Thought we'd be open by now but I'm still getting septic approval with the county and were having to move a lot of dirt to level the property. I never imagined it would be this hard.
I would totally be just like your wife. Nursing now has grounded me and I really want to be free. I am tired of waiting. This year I want to do more and different stuff
Certainly lots of challenges 😀
Where at in Alabama?
@@robertbenthal9396 midlandcity, 1 mile east of US hwy 231. We're out in the county 4 miles from services but it is quiet
@@CharmaineSilva777she's been travel nursing for years and we have been all over the country. Its been cool but covid has messed it up and she refuses the jab so her job choice is limited.
You give us hope for all things good. We are the blessed ones to have found you & the OddSquad❣️ I saw your tears fought back & want to give you a hug/we will in time meet you & see ThunderCanyon is all it’s glory. /Lori❣️
Lori❤️❤️❤️
You guys are trend setters ! Thank you for so many fun and educational videos. I learned a lot from you. We do not do this full time we still have jobs. Planned to retire and travel doing this full time. When ready to retire. We did upgraded our RV to 34G Jayco Class A last year. I had always hoped we would run into you guys out there in those happy RV trails.
There’s still time to cross paths Nucer 😀
Best wishes to your family and you will get the place open in time for the upcoming year. Happy New Year 🎊🎆 Hope you find the the best mobile rv to fit the needs of your family.
Love you guys... honest, forthright, and a plan that will benefit other RV'ers. With God on your side, who can be against you... 🙏🤗
Thanks to your channel we purchased 5 acres in a remote wooded area near a large lake.
Next is to buy a large 5th wheel and park it on that property and build a roof over it.
Then install a septic and well.
I've been cautioned about someone stealing the RV, my answer is you need GPS coordinates to find the property, it's 3 miles off the highway on a gravel road then turn on a dirt road and go another mile. Then go up our private dirt road to the property.
And you don't see the property until you do all that.
Happy new year Odd Squad friends!
Hi Mercedes & John!!
Sorry it's been so long but Bob and I both got covid, and holy wowzers it kicked our bums!
Bob fought it at home, while I got hospitalized with it.
Just prior to covid, as if that weren't enough; we got blessed with a new Grandson!💙💘💙 .The Lord works in mysterious ways, 😁😂😃 We feel so truly blessed.
I know you 3 are working hard at the Canyon, and I won't keep ya, just want to check in with ya, and wish you all the best of 2022!!
Much love, Paula & Bob
Charlotte, Michigan