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Moving sucks. It's interesting that I catch your video of you moving out while I'm still moving into my first 5th wheel, 😆 the irony. Is your truck a 1 ton? I'm curious to see more info about your tow vehicle. I bought a 1 ton, though I'm curious what were some of the deciding factors for you to get the truck you have now.
Keep up the positive attitude, we all hope everything goes well and quickly. We have a new Reflection 337 on order, we won't be traveling for awhile, but can't wait to have a place to get away in.
Keep positive, everything will work out. Just think of the airbnb as your on vacation. But don't stop with the videos cuz then we will miss you guys. Love ya
Thank you so much Rob! We really appreciate your uplifting words and support 😃🙌🏼 we will be sure to keep you updated friend How has your week been going so far? Any big plans this upcoming weekend??
I have to thank you two and Dexter for the laughs and being so real. I’m in a very dark period of life. Just buried my lifetime RVer companion (my Dad). In 2011 lost Mom 2011then my husband 11 months in 2012 later. The 4 of Us have owned every type trailer, RV, 5th wheels and been to 47 state, every state park and so much more. Life was so good for over 27 years. After Mom and Ron (husband) past. Dad wanted to sell our houses in Central California and move back to Northern Minnesota (where we originated from). We packed up my toy hauler, Dads Dura Max and my Toyota RAv 4 with everything we needed to start a stationary life on 6 acres on the Canadian & USA 🇺🇸 border (Ice box of the Nation) this was Dad end of life dream to be in the county farming. I retired to take care of Dad. The second day on the road in Butte Montana, we did the squat around (checked everything) and hit the road, Dad in front of me. As we hit Hwy 80 headed up over the Rockies, I noticed the trailer swaying (out of control) as Dad floored it pulled out to pass an 18 wheeler. I looked down to grab the radio to tell him to “pull it over” when I looked up- it looked like a bomb went off! I was screaming 🙀 “No Lord not my Dad” and it was my Dad. The right rear tire on the truck came off the bead and threw the truck, trailer Dad and one of our fur dogs completely over and land on all four tires a complete roll over! I like you guys am a first responder (but never thought I would be responding to my Rock (Dad) in the middle of an interstate. It was horrific! He broke his C1, T2,T3, the top of his head was in his lap (there was so much blood, I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. The trailer and all our belongings were in toothpick’s up and down the Hwy for 5 miles (the State Trooper told me). I did my job (in shock) until EMS tapped me on my shoulder and asked if they could relieve me! Then I went and threw up! That was eight years ago, we put Dad back together and lived the farming freezing winters in International Falls Minnesota. He had a great life. Honestly, I don’t think I have ever made a decision in my life without him. Ts been 4 months now, first time ever living alone and all I want to do is take my Chevy 2500HD, get another trailer and get back to Central California (by Lake Tahoe). I have a huge anxiety of doing it alone, and in a travel trailer again! It’s the only style I think I can afford. Thank you for sayin “take small bites of the elephant” because I’m so overwhelmed with a farm to pack up, sell and move! I actually don’t know what the lord has in store for me. I feel completely lost everyday, every minute. Have no one to help me, as catering for Dad took 24/7/365 so I haven’t met people, found a church nothing and now I just want out of this ice box. Watching you guys makes me laugh, cry and even giggle through the snot and tears, I so relate to so many of your adventures and experiences. I pray constantly and still talk to my whole family and the dogs in heaven how. Bella the dog that went through the roll over, past too, her spleen got ripped up. It’s been a roller coaster of a ride the bad 10 years. No regrets and would do it lol over again. But looks like I will have to be doing it solo. Really wanted to share with you and let you know the 3 of you are in my prayers now and thank you again for the smiles and. Memories. Keep the rubber down Sincerely Roberta Spears-Warden (fb)
Oh Roberta! What a blessing you were for your dad. I’m praying you find yourself taking the path that brings you happiness. You are definitely in my prayers ❤
Difficult times like this NEED to happen. Because then the good times feel a million times better, and you appreciate them in a way so much deeper than if everything was just fine all the time.
I grew up in eastern NC and, for me, dinner is what you have on Sundays after church - Sunday dinner. Supper is your evening meal every day other than Sunday.
You can do this. You've got this! Your good enough, your smart enough ... and gosh darn it, people like you!!! Well done on another entertaining video that's both honest and honestly funny as heck. It will feel good knowing the rig is getting serviced and things will be better than ever before you know it!
Thank you so much for your incredible support! You really helped brighten our day by reading this amazing comment ❤️❤️ hope you have a wonderful weekend, we will talk to you guys again soon!!
I see you guys might be escapes RV club members because saw in your subscription for your email and it gave a Livingston Texas address!!..... I'm an escapees RV club member as well
I hate to see you sad☹️ I can only imagine how you feel. Even though we aren’t full time yet, Saturday is the day we close our camper for the season. That is truely a sad day. I hope for good news and you get your home back soon.. #hangintherehanks!👊🏻
Thank you for your kindness Karen ❤️❤️ much love to you guys, I know that must be rough having to put the camper away for the season. Stay safe! We look forward to talking to you again soon 🙂👋🏼
While the whole situation sucks, on the bright side, must feel good to have gone through everything and cleaned out your home. Just like in a house, you've probably accumulated stuff - um, pillows - that you never use. A nice fall cleaning for you! #ChooseHappy #ByeByeHanksHouse
Yes, you are absolutely correct John!! It’s amazing how going through and doing some “spring cleaning” can really help you get the weight off your shoulders 🙂 How has your week been friend? Any big vacations or trips planned for ya??
@@HappilyEverHanks Week has been good! No big vaca plans at the moment, but probably head to Southern California one of these weekends before it gets too cold (and yes, I know that is a relative term, but I've lived in the desert for 15 years, so 70 is cold to me..LOL)
You scared me there for a moment -- thought you were giving up entirely. Phew! I grew up (Midwest northerner) with breakfast, lunch, and supper or dinner. Brunch was what you ate when you were combining breakfast and lunch. My grandma (farm) said dinner was either lunch OR supper, whichever was the biggest meal of the day.
Thank you so much for your kindness Anne ❤️❤️ We are so glad you brought light to the whole brunch, lunch, supper, dinner thing 🙂🙌🏼 How has your week been going for you??
I agree. At my age and having a stroke thinking my new UA-cam BFF's were not going to be out any longer was a fright, to say the least. Under the same note.... A- HA! I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!!!!
😢😢😢😢 NayNay… I could see the pain and stress in your facial expressions. I hope the AirBNB is good to y’all and that everything works out with your fiver. Keep us informed and updated on your current adventures. Great vibes and God Bless. 😘🥰🙏🏻✝️💙🇺🇸
Thank you so much Lisa! It was definitely a stressful time, but we are getting through it ❤️ we will definitely keep you updated as we know more 🤗 much love to you from the Hanks family, stay safe
Just found your channel this week. You guys are fun and entertaining to watch. I hope the repairs are quick, so you guys can get back to what is obvious that you love, traveling and adventures!
Great job keeping the positive vibes and that makes a huge difference. I have no doubts that y’all will make it through this and come out better on the other end. On the bright side the tree didn’t destroy your home! We actually recently bought and moved into our 1st camper due to damage to our house from Hurricane Ida. We are being positive and enjoying the RV life. We actually found your channel and learned a lot while evacuated. You guys are helping us through our tough times with positive vibes and great info!! Thank you and hope the best for your family!
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to us Tony! Your words of encouragement mean so much to us ❤️ We are so sorry to hear about your damaged home from hurricane Ida 😔 keep your heads up, reach out to us anytime you need to talk. We will be thinking of you guys, much love from the Hanks family
@@HappilyEverHanks Not full time but we enjoy seasonal campsite with grandkids in the big camper and we are transitioning from winter tent camping in Canada to using our newly purchased 14ft camper for boondocking and winter camping. Woodstove install is the next modification to make along with suspension lift and bigger tires. Looking forward to more great vids from you two!
That’s fantastic!! Sounds like you guys have an amazing set up 😎👍🏼 enjoy your time and upcoming weekend!! Thank you for all your support, we hope to hear from you on other videos as well ❤️
We are so glad you are not normal! We aren’t normal either, wait does that mean we are normal 🤔. Good luck with the repairs, hope it all comes out alright.
We keep asking ourselves the exact same question Stephen 🤣🙌🏼 we really appreciate your awesome support friend! How are things going for you?? What’s new with you?
@@HappilyEverHanks we are starting our Florida camping season next week! Reservations each month now through May. If you are headed down this way this year send us a PM on FB and I will give out deets.
We actually had to drop our camper off to have a recall done and we only had to empty the fridge and clothes which was a pain in the rear. At least we have our sticks and bricks to go to. Cannot imagine the stress level you guys are having right now. Hope you are back in your camper soon. Hugs to you all😊
Hey Nancy! That is such a bummer that you guys had to go through the same thing. It definitely can be a pain in the rear for sure!! We really appreciate your awesome support ❤️ Were they able to get the recall done for you guys??
Hi. Thanks for your update and keeping positive in a stressful situation. TIP: Pillows... We put two of them in the pantry to keep things in place when we travel and then store them in the overhead (like you do) while stationary. Good luck and best wishes.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out with your kindness ❤️ we really appreciate your support and these great tips! We will definitely keep this in mind 😃
I really enjoyed this episode and I’m learning so much from you guys. You two are still my kids favorites. I hope your RV is repaired to perfection and you guys are back in it quick. Thank you again for providing us with quality entertainment.
Thank you so much for this! We are so glad that we are finding value in these videos 😊🙌🏼 we appreciate you always taking the time to leave a wonderful comment, they mean so much to us!!
@@travelinman482 A RV ( recreational Vehicle) could be a class a, b, c, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or any other vehicle designated for recreational camping use. Just saying 🤓
@The Smalls RV Adventures Wrong! A travel trailer is NOT a Vehicle that you can drive. An RV has an ICE powertrain to move the bus-like vehicle. A travel trailer (bumper pull or fifth wheel) does not.
@@travelinman482 A recreational vehicle, often abbreviated as RV, is a motor vehicle or trailer that includes living quarters designed for accommodation. Types of RVs include motorhomes, campervans, coaches, caravans, fifth-wheel trailers, popup campers, and truck campers.
I really enjoy your videos. I see so many UA-camrs complaining about minor things. It's really refreshing to see the two of you handling this situation with humor and a positive attitude.
Thank you so much for your incredible support and taking the time to reach out to us ❤️ we definitely just wanna keep it real, as we all have our times of being down. We continue just to take it day by day 😊 what is your name by the way??
After 40 years of RVing I’m still learning. Wife was complaining about freezer space and canned drinks taking up fridge space, as we have upgraded but down sized the RV. Moved the drinks to a Pelican cooler, but then I needed ice. Two small cube trays were in the freezer and still taking up space. So went to Costco and bought a small ice maker. Foot print about the size of a shoe box. Starts making ice in 8 minutes, 23 lbs a day if managed. So no more trays in freezer, no cooler, more space in freezer, $99, and near instant ice.
Wow! Sounds like we need to renew our Costco membership 😎🙌🏼 we could go for some near instant ice! I can’t believe you guys have been RVing for over 40 years! You guys must have so much experience 😀 Thanks for sharing Harry! We hope to hear from you on the new video tonight!!
We were out of our home for two months as repairs were being done. We did not have to move eveything and the service center (Luxe) allowed us to do check ups and get things if we needed them. It does suck not having your home, but it made us appreciate our rig once we got it back!
Wow! That is fantastic! It’s nice having that reassurance and being able to check in on things 😃🙌🏼 yes, definitely bitter sweet! How do you guys like your Luxe RV? We have heard some great things about that brand
Carl that walk is called the RV waddle. When you get new tires upgrade them to higher rated tires. For your sake it would be nice if they total it so yet get all new.
Hey Dan! It's Kyle and Renee here 🙂We are hoping that this message reaches you! How are things with your recent surgeries? We hope you are healing quickly. We are thinking of you and wishing you the best. Stay safe friend, we hope that we can hear from you soon
LOVE you guys. Your videos rock and inspire us so much. We have a Grand Design Momentum 351m and love it. Yes, we have had some issues, but we keep smiling. God Bless you both.
RV motor maintenance - We have a Class-A on a Chevy Workhorse Chassis, a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder. Since I've had experience with a variety of General Motors engines, I was thrilled to see how easy it was to change the oil on our Bounder. I've done it a few times, plus a few other fixes (batteries, for instance). We're just getting it ready after it sat for a few years, so this time we brought it to several shops for new tires, and a total engine inspection. It was nice to let someone else tackle the whole list, which included all fluids checked and changed, new radiator hoses, serpentine belt, and a leaking gasket near the radiator. I like to get my hands dirty with maintenance, but sometimes it's nice to have someone else tackle it for you.
You can keep track of your mail while on the road if you first open a po box and then go to USPS and sign up for USPS informed delivery. Each day you receive an email with pictures of what mail will be delivered.
Thank you so much for this awesome clarification!! 😁 it’s great to meet you, what’s your name by the way? What kind of RV are you rocking out on the road??
The title of this video scared me! Then I see that you are just putting it in the shop for repairs. Hope it goes quick. Get it done and get back on the road, so maybe we can see you somewhere. :) #ChooseHappy #ThanxHanx #DexRules
@@HappilyEverHanks Had some rough weather (wind/rain/cold) this week in South Dakota, but we start heading south and then east tomorrow. Next week we will be in Indiana and hopefully better weather. Making our way to NC for a month.
Gotta love saving money by wrenching on the rig yourself! It's good to have a rhythm for the oil change, I try to get everything together and only lay under it once!
We are retired, so the days of doing it ourselves is O-V-E-R! The time has finally come when anything needed to be done with anything, we pay a professional to do it!
We had our camper there on September 13th and 14th. WE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! Our appointment was 6:30 am. Christina cried when they took her (freedom is her name). But they gave her back with everything fixed. That is the Grand Design way. We love being full time in our rolling home.
Oh my goodness! We are so sorry to hear this Jeff! So glad that freedom got all fixed up for you guys, we hope to cross paths with you guys soon and take a tour of freedom 😊😊🙌🏼 stay safe out there friends ❤️
Love the team and happy talk. You can't control the tree or the storm you can control how you choose to react to it. Choose Happy love it. Great video guys.
Me and my wife love your videos., You two go so well together like us. We have a 31' Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite Tow behind, We are retired and don't RV full time but do camp 5-6 times every season. Being from Virginia, The cold sets in in Oct. and lasts till the end of April. Keep making those videos, We love ya'll.
Wow thank you guys so much for your wonderful support 😃🙌🏼 This means so much! That’s awesome you guys own a Flagstaff, how do you like your unit overall?? Much love to you guys as well!
@@HappilyEverHanks Thank you. I am not a camper type, so this will be a totally new experience for me. Although, I am an avid hiker , love the outdoors , love road trips, but never in an RV...so this is my motivation to take this journey, ...and, I am retiring which is my other motivator to hit the road. You have inspired me to make an RV "Check" checklist (like Nene) I love lists, and I make them before I go on any road trip in my car! LOL!!!! :D
Hi guys. First, Terra was so excited to see Dexter within 30 seconds of the video starting. Lol. Poor Ney Ney, you could see in her eyes how she was stressed. We appreciate you guys sharing your life even at these tough times. #PostiveVibes #BRUNCH #RVLIFEBABY (always scream it out loud) #ChocolateHelpsEverything #LoveDexter
We totally thought of you guys when we put more of Dexter in here 😁🙌🏼😻 so glad you guys mentioned this to us, you guys are absolutely awesome!! Much love to y’all from the Hanks family ❤️ Any big upcoming trips planned for you guys??
Probably time to winterize ‘Cousin Eddie’ and planning small weekend trips next year. Then come September 3 weeks out west (bucket list). Mt Rushmore, Custer Park, Roosevelt Park, Yellowstone, Grand Teton. Just cant wait.
Hey Erlenbach family ❤️It's Ney Ney, Carl and Dexter here 🙂We just wanted to see how you guys have been holding up lately? Did you successfully winterize Cousin Eddie? 😄It's getting cooler here, so I am sure you guys are having some chilly temperatures! Hope you guys are doing well, we are thinking of you!! Much love from the Hanks family
Choose wine (red) and dark chocolate of course! Dex on the suitcase really made us miss our Luna....she always loved an unpacked suitcase (maybe she didn't want to be left behind😉). Pillows....don't even get Dave started on pillow mountain, LOL! We are hoping good things for you both! Love you guys! Dave and Lorrie
Awww Luna sounds like she was so sweet ❤️ LOL Dave definitely sounds like he can relate with Carl 🤣🤣 we appreciate you guys so much! Any big upcoming trips planned for you guys??
@@HappilyEverHanks We are at our first "work camp" gig...we are volunteering for FL state parks in Fakahatchee Preserve till the end of Dec. We're taking a little break and enjoying being useful. Dave has mad skills on a tractor and they love him here. Plus he only has to give 20 hrs a week and we're about 45 minutes east of Naples so we have plenty of time for fun. We will travel vicariously thru you till the end of the year!😎👍
WOW! That is phenomenal, we are so happy for you both 😀🙌🏼 Dave sounds like he is quite the tractor driver!! Glad you guys found somewhere to stay for a little!
@@HappilyEverHanks I am doing fine! My husband and I have now jumped up and are living full time in our motorhome. As of May 2021. Lots to see and being very cautious as we travel. Thanks for all the great info in your comical videos!!🙏👍🥰 Luv it!
This is so amazing to hear! We can’t wait to meet up with you guys one day soon 🙂🙂🙌🏼 stay safe out there, we hope to hear from you on another video soon
This weekend we're in wewahitchka,FL in our travel trailer visiting friends that full time live in a 5th wheel. Next weekend it'll be Ragans family camp ground in Madison FL with the grand kids.
OK so you scared me with the title. I hope things go well and that you keep posting videos each week while your at the Air BnB. We're here for you guys, I wish there was something I could do to make you feel better. You'll be fine, just keep picking each other up. One day at a time...
Thank you so much Lori! ❤️ we will definitely keep you posted on how things progress, thank you for your love and support 🤗 How was your week?? Are things going well on your side of the world?
@@HappilyEverHanks Fall is rapidly coming to a close here in Maine. Our colors are almost past peak and the trees are pretty bare. Now comes the hard part of living here..the dreaded winter! When you're back on the road head south to the warmth so I can live vicariously through you!
Love your attitudes. We are seriously thinking of going full time. If not, then at least six months each year. Your information has been very helpful. You are also so fun to watch.
Thank you so much Susan! We are rooting for you guys, we can’t wait to hear about your upcoming adventures 😊🙌🏼 have a wonderful weekend, stay safe and we will talk to you again soon!!
What a great team you are, all that love and support you give each other is fantastic. I hope everything works out for you all. Hugs from myself and puppy Bryn x
We recently was in South Dakota and got into a hail storm. We also full time! The hail went through the skylights and was coming into the living room lol destroyed everything up there. Also got our truck and Jeep. Has been an experience for sure. I was able to fix and replace all the parts myself. My truck is in the shop now. Still waiting on the Jeep. Fun stuff!!! Gotta love rv life
You two Crack me up!! If I’m down I always know I can watch you guys are Southern Momma an I will be lol!!! Yep every thing will be OK!! Some times you end up better than before!!! Great Videos from 2 Awesome People an a Cute Kitty!! 😺 Blessed Travels
Thank you so much for your wonderful positivity and kindness 😊🙌🏼 this means so much to us!! Dexter sends his love, as do we!! How has your week been? Any big plans for this upcoming weekend for ya??
I just finished taking rubber, plywood and insulation off my 40 foot Montana rebuilt A/C ducting thanks to Red Squirrels. We added some electrical in attic as well then spray foamed entire ceiling and reapplied everything. WHAT A JOB in Michigan mid 80's with 90% humidity. The rubber I applied seems like 4x thicker crazy difference. The job took about 120 man hours in the sweltering heat and about 40 gallons of propel and water to keep hydrated ( not hydration of choice but on a roof it was the proper choice). Now having A/C coming out the ducts rather than in the attic and the meat locker feel insulation you turn on air and bam instant cool down. Also total muffle of rain and other roof sounds. wish I had done a decibel check before and after for A/C noise because there is definitely a change. Now in 3 weeks when we return home a new awning skin ( thank you very much campground jerks fireworks) and install my solar panel slide out system 9 370W. panels
Nanay is correct, breakfast, dinner, then supper. That's how we roll down here. Gotta shake it up for out of towners. I will tackle as much of the vehicle maintenance as I can without using a shop. Team work is what it's all about! Ellen and I are getting more acclimated to the trailer. I've been full time with it since the beginning, she's getting there. January we take off to 100% full time away from home. Following y'all has been uplifting and extremely helpful. Can't wait to meet up with y'all at some point.
Hi Matt and Ellen!! It's so wonderful to hear from you both again, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us! We love hearing from ya'll!! 😃 Thanks for the clarification on the dinner, supper thing (we need all the help we can get LOL). Congratulations to you both on being able to hit the road full time TOGETHER! That's right around the corner 😀Where do you guys plan on heading first with the trailer in January??
Yep! You lost camber in that axle. You two are just up the road from where we live. I hope the factory treats you good. Remember, keep the greasy side down!
You guys are so inspirational, have great content, very realistic, and do so much for the rv community by sharing your experiences with us. Best of luck! :)
In the South, Dinner and Supper is the same thing. Lunch is lunch, Brunch is when you overslept and eat a late breakfast and early lunch. Hi Kyle and Renee! Love you. I really hope to be meet you 2 one day. ❤ I hope your home will be fixed in a timely manner. 👋💜
Thank you so much Donna! We really appreciate the clarification on that dinner and supper thing 😁👍🏼 we hope to meet up with you one day soon as well, stay safe out there!!
Great job Karl supporting Ney Ney! Please remind Kyle to do the same for Renee. Looks like #StinkyButt is doing just fine. Also, wine, beer, chocolate, they all help. Great video guys! I'm sure your rig will be good as new when Grand D gets done with it! Take care
Thank you so much Scott! Stinky butt sends his love 😻 we will be sure to keep the wine beer and chocolate close by 😁👍🏼 How have you been? Anything new with you??
@@HappilyEverHanks Everything good here, just waiting on our Reflection 311BHS to be built. With all the supply issues, hoping for the best. Kids are really excited to start camping more with friends and family! Fingers crossed for your Solitude!
In the south breakfast is breakfast, brunch is eating eating 1 meal that takes the place of breakfast/lunch, lunch is lunch, & some call supper- supper, or they call it dinner. Praying your home gets fixed quick & your stress free
Just love watching you guys do #rvlife. It's real, it's not all rainbows and unicorns, but it is still awesome and you make me laugh. When we get on the road, we will be much better off having watched you guys share what you see, learn and experience. #thankshanks
Thank you so much Dennis! We really appreciate your awesome support and kindness. We are just taking it day by day, but your words of encouragement help to take the sting out of the situation 🙂 How was your weekend??
@@HappilyEverHanks It was great. Big college football fans (Gooo Dawgs) and our teams won. Plus spent some time watching more @HappilyEverHanks videos. 😜 Getting closer to our RV purchase, so fingers crossed we find just the right one... Hopefully by year's end we will have wheels under us. Then it will be time for @RollingRices to hit the road. VERY excited, and will somehow, some way find a way to find you guys and meet one day for sure. Then we can buy you that beer for real. Be safe -- be happy you guys!
Its easy to get overwhelmed trying to determine what goes or stays. Many times the stuff that goes with us is a mixture of stuff you do and dont need. Sonetimes that's the only way lost items are found. Thanks for the informative, entertaining and encouraging video. Just remembered I sold a bumper pull with what I thought had little in it. After two large containers and a shop vac for the dust bunnies...whew. i didnt realize how much stuff one can hide.
#Lotsofhashtags glad you guys are finally getting your camper fixed! I bet the airbnb will be a refreshing change. It honestly didn't occur to me until I started watching this video, but I totally could've offered up our camper. Can't wait to see the repair job 🙂
My parents backed their motor home into a telephone pole while in North Carolina last year. They ended up having to rent a condo (on the beach) for almost 3 months while the work was done on their rig. They made the most of it and enjoyed having the beach close by, a full sized dining room table was helpful for my moms quilting and she was in heaven with the full size oven and kitchen space They were glad to get their home back and get on the road but they enjoyed their time in NC. Oh, they also have a cat named Cassandra that loooooves traveling in her cat carrier 🙄😆 I enjoy all of your videos!!! Love seeing you guys so happy and positive!
Love watching you kookie cats, and I dont even own an RV. (Yet) You keep us cracking up, love your positivity, and also love to learn from you guys on your journeys, it helps prepare me for when I do get my RV👍👍👍😁
I have noooo idea yet, I'm on a 3 year plan😂🤣😂, my kids are finishing school, and it'll be me and my daughter, selling the house and stuff n moving on along👍still in the "dreaming about it" phase😂🤣😂
Love this! We remember our dreaming about it phase as well, it feels like yesterday!! Hopefully things progress well for you, we are rooting for you 😁👍🏼 keep these wonderful comments coming, we really hope to hear from you again soon!
Hey Stacie! It's Kyle and Renee here 😃👋🏼We want to reach out and see how the "dreaming about it" phase is coming along? 😊Is everything going smoothly on your side of the world?? Feel free to reach out to us anytime here, we would love to hear from you. Stay safe ❤️
Hey guys, sorry you have to go through that but it seems like you have a great attitude about it. Hey, I got a thought here.... since you got the camper all cleaned out it just might be time to repack it in a brand new 2022 momentum toy hauler. Just saying guys. BOOOOOM! make it happen! Be good and well!
Thank you so much for your kindness Robin!! We really appreciate your AMAZING support!! 🤗 How have you been doing?? Anything new on your side of the world?
From Wyoming here. For me breakfast is breakfast. Brunch is something you get on Sunday at restaurants that is a buffet consisting of breakfast and lunch foods. Lunch is your mid day meal. Supper and dinner are interchangeable and mean the last and largest meal of the day
Hi Angel!! It's wonderful to meet you! Thank you for taking the time to explain it, we need all the help we can get with this 😅Are you currently living the RV life??
I feel your pain !with all your fans, I can’t believe that nobody is saying, come stay with us!! You could stay with us but we are in NC! 😢 Hopefully y’all get everything fixed and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I forgot to say: when we had a leak in our front cargo compartment from a manufacturer defect, our camper was in the shop for 6 months! But that was do to Covid shortages. It wasn’t even a year old and still under warranty, thank God!! But at least, we don’t live in our camper full time like y’all do! But it really sucked that we couldn’t even use it after we just bought it! 😢😢
Your poor rig sitting all by itself in Solitude.. hahah get it Solitude. But seriously you are so lucky that you can drop her off at GD factory for the repairs. I see some axel work being done with that wear or your spring pack is collapsing. You both make us laugh. Can't wait for the skinny on the repairs.
You guys stay positive. I know this is a big bump in the road but it will be ok. Just don't stop making videos PLEASE !!!!!!!!! You guys keep me and my wife's spirits up while we are on the road. WE NEED Y'ALL. Make videos at the air B & B . Keep us informed on the progress. It kinda helps us know what to expect if this was to happen to us. Be safe.
Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate your kindness and reaching out to us 😊 we definitely will keep the videos coming, don’t worry! The Hanks not going anywhere 🙂 hope you guys have a wonderful week, stay safe!!
I can relate in a way……unless I’m camping, I’m always super happy to get home to my sticks and bricks. When visiting family out of state, I hate being away from my home and my own bed & bathroom. My travel trailer IS my home away from home so I really enjoy being away when camping. I hope everything goes well, whether they can fix it or they total it. Either way, I hope it goes smoothly and you’re not out of your home for a long time. Dex: You be nice to your mom and dad!! Lol! One of these days I’ll run into you two out camping somewhere here in Florida! Great video, as usual!
Thank you Lori as always for your amazing support! We look forward to that day of being able to meet up with you 🤗❤️ How has your week been? Anything new in your neck of the woods??
So sorry you are having troubles! Even kitty looked sad in the beginning. I hope your rig is fully repaired in a short amount of time and you can close this difficult chapter of your lives.
I really enjoy following you guys. I hope you are back in your home very soon. You guys are the best!! Just keep positive and keep being your wonderful selves!!
You can be Happily Ever Hanks anywhere! We are coming along!
We love this! Your support means everything to us 🤗❤️ how was your week been going so far? Any big upcoming plans for the weekend?
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Moving sucks. It's interesting that I catch your video of you moving out while I'm still moving into my first 5th wheel, 😆 the irony.
Is your truck a 1 ton? I'm curious to see more info about your tow vehicle.
I bought a 1 ton, though I'm curious what were some of the deciding factors for you to get the truck you have now.
Keep up the positive attitude, we all hope everything goes well and quickly. We have a new Reflection 337 on order, we won't be traveling for awhile, but can't wait to have a place to get away in.
Been thinking of you both and I know that you will do amazing while this repair is happening.
So much value, humor, incredibly helpful hints and love.
Thank you so much Deborah!! ❤️❤️😊 You are too awesome!!!
Keep positive, everything will work out. Just think of the airbnb as your on vacation. But don't stop with the videos cuz then we will miss you guys. Love ya
Thank you so much Rob! We really appreciate your uplifting words and support 😃🙌🏼 we will be sure to keep you updated friend
How has your week been going so far? Any big plans this upcoming weekend??
I have to thank you two and Dexter for the laughs and being so real. I’m in a very dark period of life. Just buried my lifetime RVer companion (my Dad). In 2011 lost Mom 2011then my husband 11 months in 2012 later.
The 4 of
Us have owned every type trailer, RV, 5th wheels and been to 47 state, every state park and so much more. Life was so good for over 27 years. After Mom and Ron (husband) past. Dad wanted to sell our houses in Central California and move back to Northern Minnesota (where we originated from). We packed up my toy hauler, Dads Dura Max and my Toyota RAv 4 with everything we needed to start a stationary life on 6 acres on the Canadian & USA 🇺🇸 border (Ice box of the Nation) this was Dad end of life dream to be in the county farming. I retired to take care of Dad.
The second day on the road in Butte Montana, we did the squat around (checked everything) and hit the road, Dad in front of me. As we hit Hwy 80 headed up over the Rockies, I noticed the trailer swaying (out of control) as Dad floored it pulled out to pass an 18 wheeler. I looked down to grab the radio to tell him to “pull it over” when I looked up- it looked like a bomb went off! I was screaming 🙀 “No Lord not my Dad” and it was my Dad. The right rear tire on the truck came off the bead and threw the truck, trailer Dad and one of our fur dogs completely over and land on all four tires a complete roll over! I like you guys am a first responder (but never thought I would be responding to my Rock (Dad) in the middle of an interstate. It was horrific! He broke his C1, T2,T3, the top of his head was in his lap (there was so much blood, I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. The trailer and all our belongings were in toothpick’s up and down the Hwy for 5 miles (the State Trooper told me). I did my job (in shock) until EMS tapped me on my shoulder and asked if they could relieve me! Then I went and threw up!
That was eight years ago, we put Dad back together and lived the farming freezing winters in International Falls Minnesota. He had a great life. Honestly, I don’t think I have ever made a decision in my life without him. Ts been 4 months now, first time ever living alone and all I want to do is take my Chevy 2500HD, get another trailer and get back to Central California (by Lake Tahoe).
I have a huge anxiety of doing it alone, and in a travel trailer again! It’s the only style I think I can afford.
Thank you for sayin “take small bites of the elephant” because I’m so overwhelmed with a farm to pack up, sell and move! I actually don’t know what the lord has in store for me. I feel completely lost everyday, every minute. Have no one to help me, as catering for Dad took 24/7/365 so I haven’t met people, found a church nothing and now I just want out of this ice box.
Watching you guys makes me laugh, cry and even giggle through the snot and tears, I so relate to so many of your adventures and experiences.
I pray constantly and still talk to my whole family and the dogs in heaven how. Bella the dog that went through the roll over, past too, her spleen got ripped up.
It’s been a roller coaster of a ride the bad 10 years.
No regrets and would do it lol over again. But looks like I will have to be doing it solo.
Really wanted to share with you and let you know the 3 of you are in my prayers now and thank you again for the smiles and. Memories.
Keep the rubber down
Sincerely
Roberta Spears-Warden (fb)
Oh Roberta! What a blessing you were for your dad. I’m praying you find yourself taking the path that brings you happiness. You are definitely in my prayers ❤
Roberta did you do it? Did you get back on the road? I hope you follow your uncharted dreams and find happiness!
I too, hope you’ve been able to “Choose Happiness”. Let us know how life is treating you. 🙏😁🌈
Difficult times like this NEED to happen. Because then the good times feel a million times better, and you appreciate them in a way so much deeper than if everything was just fine all the time.
This is so true Mikell!! You hit the nail on the head, thank you for all your wonderful support 😊👍🏼 hope you have a great weekend!!
I love that you guys remind me it's Thursday!!!! Love ya!! Watching it after the kiddos go to bed!!!!
Hey Heather! So great to hear from you 😁🙌🏼🙌🏼 hope you enjoyed the episode, any big plans for this upcoming weekend?
I grew up in eastern NC and, for me, dinner is what you have on Sundays after church - Sunday dinner. Supper is your evening meal every day other than Sunday.
That’s right in my neck of the woods - Southwest Virginia. And chocolate is a great stress reliever so indulge.
That makes a ton of sense! Thank you for clarifying this 😀🙌🏼
Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe
You can do this. You've got this! Your good enough, your smart enough ... and gosh darn it, people like you!!! Well done on another entertaining video that's both honest and honestly funny as heck. It will feel good knowing the rig is getting serviced and things will be better than ever before you know it!
Thank you so much for your incredible support! You really helped brighten our day by reading this amazing comment ❤️❤️ hope you have a wonderful weekend, we will talk to you guys again soon!!
I see you guys might be escapes RV club members because saw in your subscription for your email and it gave a Livingston Texas address!!..... I'm an escapees RV club member as well
I hate to see you sad☹️ I can only imagine how you feel. Even though we aren’t full time yet, Saturday is the day we close our camper for the season. That is truely a sad day. I hope for good news and you get your home back soon.. #hangintherehanks!👊🏻
Thank you for your kindness Karen ❤️❤️ much love to you guys, I know that must be rough having to put the camper away for the season. Stay safe! We look forward to talking to you again soon 🙂👋🏼
You guys are hilarious and entertaining. That makes your videos so AWESOME!!!
Can't wait to see the video about AirBnB life!!!! Good luck!!!!
Thank you so much Mark! We really appreciate your support friend 🙂
How have you been?? Anything new in your neck of the woods?
Keep your chins up! Remember the good times when going through the hard. Really enjoy you guys and appreciate you! Sending positive vibes your way.
Thank you so much Jeremiah! We really appreciate your awesome support friend! Hope you have a great weekend, talk to you again soon 😊👋🏼
While the whole situation sucks, on the bright side, must feel good to have gone through everything and cleaned out your home. Just like in a house, you've probably accumulated stuff - um, pillows - that you never use. A nice fall cleaning for you! #ChooseHappy #ByeByeHanksHouse
Yes, you are absolutely correct John!! It’s amazing how going through and doing some “spring cleaning” can really help you get the weight off your shoulders 🙂
How has your week been friend? Any big vacations or trips planned for ya??
@@HappilyEverHanks Week has been good! No big vaca plans at the moment, but probably head to Southern California one of these weekends before it gets too cold (and yes, I know that is a relative term, but I've lived in the desert for 15 years, so 70 is cold to me..LOL)
LOL can totally understand that 😁👍🏼 It’s amazing how your body become so adjusted to the climate my I live in
Hope you have a great weekend friend!!
Really funny guys !!!
The kitty is so cute...
Thank you so much for your wonderful support! 😃🙌🏼 Dexter sends his love 😻
Are you currently living the RV life in Spain??
You scared me there for a moment -- thought you were giving up entirely. Phew!
I grew up (Midwest northerner) with breakfast, lunch, and supper or dinner. Brunch was what you ate when you were combining breakfast and lunch. My grandma (farm) said dinner was either lunch OR supper, whichever was the biggest meal of the day.
Thank you so much for your kindness Anne ❤️❤️
We are so glad you brought light to the whole brunch, lunch, supper, dinner thing 🙂🙌🏼
How has your week been going for you??
I agree. At my age and having a stroke thinking my new UA-cam BFF's were not going to be out any longer was a fright, to say the least.
Under the same note.... A- HA! I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!!!!
Sticks and bricks stressful too. One day, roof leaks and furnace died, ahh life, no escaping the first world issues, love u guys!
Thank you so much Bob! We really appreciate your wonderful support 😊👋🏼 hope you have a wonderful weekend!
😢😢😢😢 NayNay… I could see the pain and stress in your facial expressions. I hope the AirBNB is good to y’all and that everything works out with your fiver. Keep us informed and updated on your current adventures. Great vibes and God Bless. 😘🥰🙏🏻✝️💙🇺🇸
Thank you so much Lisa! It was definitely a stressful time, but we are getting through it ❤️ we will definitely keep you updated as we know more 🤗 much love to you from the Hanks family, stay safe
Just found your channel this week. You guys are fun and entertaining to watch. I hope the repairs are quick, so you guys can get back to what is obvious that you love, traveling and adventures!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support! We really appreciate taking the time to reach out to us 🤗❤️
Are you currently living the RV life?? 😀
@@HappilyEverHanks not at the moment, but in the future for sure
Yup - finding someone to do warranty work at a RV place that you DID NOT buy your trailer from is a pain in the ass!
Hey Paul! No doubt 😕 We were extremely thankful we could live in our home while waiting months to get into an appointment
Do you currently own an RV?
Great job keeping the positive vibes and that makes a huge difference. I have no doubts that y’all will make it through this and come out better on the other end. On the bright side the tree didn’t destroy your home!
We actually recently bought and moved into our 1st camper due to damage to our house from Hurricane Ida. We are being positive and enjoying the RV life. We actually found your channel and learned a lot while evacuated. You guys are helping us through our tough times with positive vibes and great info!!
Thank you and hope the best for your family!
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to us Tony! Your words of encouragement mean so much to us ❤️
We are so sorry to hear about your damaged home from hurricane Ida 😔 keep your heads up, reach out to us anytime you need to talk. We will be thinking of you guys, much love from the Hanks family
So much positive energy!
Thank you so much Andre! We try to keep it upbeat and fun 😎🙌🏼 are you currently living the RV life??
@@HappilyEverHanks Not full time but we enjoy seasonal campsite with grandkids in the big camper and we are transitioning from winter tent camping in Canada to using our newly purchased 14ft camper for boondocking and winter camping. Woodstove install is the next modification to make along with suspension lift and bigger tires. Looking forward to more great vids from you two!
That’s fantastic!! Sounds like you guys have an amazing set up 😎👍🏼 enjoy your time and upcoming weekend!! Thank you for all your support, we hope to hear from you on other videos as well ❤️
Keep positive thoughts.... we can relate as we dropped off our 310GK at Grand Design service center yesterday and should have it completed tomorrow.
Thank you so much Scott! We hope that your repairs are everything you need them to be!
Love your model of solitude by the way, beautiful rig!! 😁👍🏼
We are so glad you are not normal! We aren’t normal either, wait does that mean we are normal 🤔. Good luck with the repairs, hope it all comes out alright.
We keep asking ourselves the exact same question Stephen 🤣🙌🏼 we really appreciate your awesome support friend!
How are things going for you?? What’s new with you?
@@HappilyEverHanks we are starting our Florida camping season next week! Reservations each month now through May. If you are headed down this way this year send us a PM on FB and I will give out deets.
Sounds wonderful 😁👍🏼 Hope you guys have a great time!! Keep us updated with the deets hehe!!
We actually had to drop our camper off to have a recall done and we only had to empty the fridge and clothes which was a pain in the rear. At least we have our sticks and bricks to go to. Cannot imagine the stress level you guys are having right now. Hope you are back in your camper soon. Hugs to you all😊
Hey Nancy! That is such a bummer that you guys had to go through the same thing. It definitely can be a pain in the rear for sure!!
We really appreciate your awesome support ❤️
Were they able to get the recall done for you guys??
We are praying for you. 🙏💕
Hi. Thanks for your update and keeping positive in a stressful situation. TIP: Pillows... We put two of them in the pantry to keep things in place when we travel and then store them in the overhead (like you do) while stationary. Good luck and best wishes.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out with your kindness ❤️ we really appreciate your support and these great tips! We will definitely keep this in mind 😃
Ayy my 2 favorite goofballs..I hope they get your trailer fixed quickly!
Thank you!!! We will definitely keep you updated, we appreciate all your wonderful support 😊🙌🏼 Cheers to you friend!
Just recently discovered your channel and absolutely love it! Thanks for the helpful RV tips and the entertainment. You both are so awesome!
WOW! Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity 🤗 We really appreciate your support! Much love from the Hanks family!! - Renee, Kyle, and Dexter
I really enjoyed this episode and I’m learning so much from you guys. You two are still my kids favorites. I hope your RV is repaired to perfection and you guys are back in it quick. Thank you again for providing us with quality entertainment.
Thank you so much for this! We are so glad that we are finding value in these videos 😊🙌🏼 we appreciate you always taking the time to leave a wonderful comment, they mean so much to us!!
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Last time I checked, a travel trailer is NOT an RV.
@@travelinman482 A RV ( recreational Vehicle) could be a class a, b, c, fifth wheel, travel trailer, or any other vehicle designated for recreational camping use. Just saying 🤓
@The Smalls RV Adventures
Wrong! A travel trailer is NOT a Vehicle that you can drive. An RV has an ICE powertrain to move the bus-like vehicle. A travel trailer (bumper pull or fifth wheel) does not.
@@travelinman482 A recreational vehicle, often abbreviated as RV, is a motor vehicle or trailer that includes living quarters designed for accommodation. Types of RVs include motorhomes, campervans, coaches, caravans, fifth-wheel trailers, popup campers, and truck campers.
I really enjoy your videos. I see so many UA-camrs complaining about minor things. It's really refreshing to see the two of you handling this situation with humor and a positive attitude.
Thank you so much for your incredible support and taking the time to reach out to us ❤️ we definitely just wanna keep it real, as we all have our times of being down. We continue just to take it day by day 😊 what is your name by the way??
@@HappilyEverHanks Gary.
Lunch and suppa! Having breakfast for suppa is always good too, ei pancakes or cereal!
Thank you for the insight Nancy!! This helps 😃🙌🏼 How has your week been so far? Any big plans for this upcoming weekend?
We just found your channel & we love you two! It’s sad to separate with your home, but it’ll feel sooo good to have it back in tip top shape 👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much for your wonderful support 😊🙌🏼 It’s great to meet you!! What’s your names? Are you guys living the RV life??
You make me smile & to think of what to check on our RV, to think positive in life along a bumpy road...it happens. Lv2U/Colo.
After 40 years of RVing I’m still learning. Wife was complaining about freezer space and canned drinks taking up fridge space, as we have upgraded but down sized the RV. Moved the drinks to a Pelican cooler, but then I needed ice. Two small cube trays were in the freezer and still taking up space. So went to Costco and bought a small ice maker. Foot print about the size of a shoe box. Starts making ice in 8 minutes, 23 lbs a day if managed. So no more trays in freezer, no cooler, more space in freezer, $99, and near instant ice.
Wow! Sounds like we need to renew our Costco membership 😎🙌🏼 we could go for some near instant ice! I can’t believe you guys have been RVing for over 40 years! You guys must have so much experience 😀
Thanks for sharing Harry! We hope to hear from you on the new video tonight!!
Hope everything get fixed soon. Love you
Thank you so much Cathy! You are so kind and your words mean so much to us ❤️❤️ how was your week?? Are you ready for the weekend? 🙂
You two are hallarious, at a stressful time like this your both laughing 😆 I know everything will work out. Love you guys 😍 ♥️
Much love to you Bambi! You are always so kind, thank you for everything you do for us ❤️❤️
We were out of our home for two months as repairs were being done. We did not have to move eveything and the service center (Luxe) allowed us to do check ups and get things if we needed them.
It does suck not having your home, but it made us appreciate our rig once we got it back!
Wow! That is fantastic! It’s nice having that reassurance and being able to check in on things 😃🙌🏼 yes, definitely bitter sweet!
How do you guys like your Luxe RV? We have heard some great things about that brand
Carl that walk is called the RV waddle. When you get new tires upgrade them to higher rated tires. For your sake it would be nice if they total it so yet get all new.
Yes! I love this!! The RV waddle is definitely it!!! We appreciate all your support friend, hoping you are doing better
Hey Dan! It's Kyle and Renee here 🙂We are hoping that this message reaches you! How are things with your recent surgeries? We hope you are healing quickly. We are thinking of you and wishing you the best. Stay safe friend, we hope that we can hear from you soon
LOVE you guys. Your videos rock and inspire us so much. We have a Grand Design Momentum 351m and love it. Yes, we have had some issues, but we keep smiling. God Bless you both.
LOL at the beginning even Dexter looked sad. You guys hang in there, hopefully it won't take to long to fix it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out! Dexter sends all of his love, as do we 🙂👋🏼
RV motor maintenance - We have a Class-A on a Chevy Workhorse Chassis, a 2003 Fleetwood Bounder. Since I've had experience with a variety of General Motors engines, I was thrilled to see how easy it was to change the oil on our Bounder. I've done it a few times, plus a few other fixes (batteries, for instance). We're just getting it ready after it sat for a few years, so this time we brought it to several shops for new tires, and a total engine inspection. It was nice to let someone else tackle the whole list, which included all fluids checked and changed, new radiator hoses, serpentine belt, and a leaking gasket near the radiator. I like to get my hands dirty with maintenance, but sometimes it's nice to have someone else tackle it for you.
😁 Grand Design should build a hotel in their parking lot for customers leaving an RV for repairs!!✌️#davesandersstepdaughter
That would be awesome! Maybe they can do that in the future LOL thank you for all your wonderful support, we will talk to you again soon 🤗❤️
Seeing Ney so down and being pumped up by Carl was heartwarming
Good luck with the repairs. Hope it all works out the best for you. Looking forward to hearing the results of the evaluation.
Thank you so much Buzz! We will definitely keep you updated as we know more!! How was your weekend??
You can keep track of your mail while on the road if you first open a po box and then go to USPS and sign up for USPS informed delivery. Each day you receive an email with pictures of what mail will be delivered.
Hope it’s a quick fix and your back on the road in no time. Stay positive. Can’t wait for a follow up.
Thank you so much Tonya! We will definitely keep you updated with all the details as we know more 😊 have a wonderful weekend!
In the South, you have Breakfast , 12:00 dinner, and evening supper. Anything in between is a snack,LOL
Thank you so much for this awesome clarification!! 😁 it’s great to meet you, what’s your name by the way? What kind of RV are you rocking out on the road??
@@HappilyEverHanks Heath Williams, I just purchased my second camper which is a Transcend 200mk
This is so fantastic to hear Heath!! How you liking the Transcend?? We started off in an Imagine 😁👍🏼
@@HappilyEverHanks so far I love it. I've only camped in it once and the only con so far is the shower door, not a fan. Like the thought but nope.
The title of this video scared me! Then I see that you are just putting it in the shop for repairs. Hope it goes quick. Get it done and get back on the road, so maybe we can see you somewhere. :) #ChooseHappy #ThanxHanx #DexRules
Thank you so much for your wonderful support Don! We really appreciate you 🙂👋🏼 How has your week been going so far?
@@HappilyEverHanks Had some rough weather (wind/rain/cold) this week in South Dakota, but we start heading south and then east tomorrow. Next week we will be in Indiana and hopefully better weather. Making our way to NC for a month.
Yes, we hope that you can make a break away from the bad weather as well! Stay safe friends, we will be thinking about you ❤️
Gotta love saving money by wrenching on the rig yourself! It's good to have a rhythm for the oil change, I try to get everything together and only lay under it once!
We are retired, so the days of doing it ourselves is O-V-E-R!
The time has finally come when anything needed to be done with anything, we pay a professional to do it!
That’s wonderful!! You guys sound like you are doing it the right way 😎😎👍🏼
We had our camper there on September 13th and 14th. WE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! Our appointment was 6:30 am. Christina cried when they took her (freedom is her name). But they gave her back with everything fixed. That is the Grand Design way. We love being full time in our rolling home.
Oh my goodness! We are so sorry to hear this Jeff! So glad that freedom got all fixed up for you guys, we hope to cross paths with you guys soon and take a tour of freedom 😊😊🙌🏼 stay safe out there friends ❤️
Great video just hang in there like a couple of stray cats and be patient and everything will be alright you should be back on the road in no time👍👍💪🙏
Hey Mike! Thank you so much for your wonderful support 😃🙌🏼 we definitely well keep it “stray cat-ish” like while we wait 🤣
How was your week??
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Love the team and happy talk. You can't control the tree or the storm you can control how you choose to react to it. Choose Happy love it. Great video guys.
Thank you so much Scott! Your words of encouragement and kindness really mean a lot to us 😊👍🏼 have a great weekend friend
Me and my wife love your videos., You two go so well together like us. We have a 31' Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite Tow behind, We are retired and don't RV full time but do camp 5-6 times every season. Being from Virginia, The cold sets in in Oct. and lasts till the end of April. Keep making those videos, We love ya'll.
Wow thank you guys so much for your wonderful support 😃🙌🏼 This means so much! That’s awesome you guys own a Flagstaff, how do you like your unit overall??
Much love to you guys as well!
You guys are the best, love watching your videos. I am retiring, leaving my "normal" life, have been planning, looking at 5th wheels (
We love this! Best of luck with everything Janet! We'll see you on the road!
@@HappilyEverHanks Thank you. I am not a camper type, so this will be a totally new experience for me. Although, I am an avid hiker , love the outdoors , love road trips, but never in an RV...so this is my motivation to take this journey, ...and, I am retiring which is my other motivator to hit the road. You have inspired me to make an RV "Check" checklist (like Nene) I love lists, and I make them before I go on any road trip in my car! LOL!!!! :D
Hi guys. First, Terra was so excited to see Dexter within 30 seconds of the video starting. Lol. Poor Ney Ney, you could see in her eyes how she was stressed. We appreciate you guys sharing your life even at these tough times.
#PostiveVibes
#BRUNCH
#RVLIFEBABY (always scream it out loud)
#ChocolateHelpsEverything
#LoveDexter
We totally thought of you guys when we put more of Dexter in here 😁🙌🏼😻 so glad you guys mentioned this to us, you guys are absolutely awesome!! Much love to y’all from the Hanks family ❤️
Any big upcoming trips planned for you guys??
Probably time to winterize ‘Cousin Eddie’ and planning small weekend trips next year. Then come September 3 weeks out west (bucket list). Mt Rushmore, Custer Park, Roosevelt Park, Yellowstone, Grand Teton. Just cant wait.
Hey Erlenbach family ❤️It's Ney Ney, Carl and Dexter here 🙂We just wanted to see how you guys have been holding up lately? Did you successfully winterize Cousin Eddie? 😄It's getting cooler here, so I am sure you guys are having some chilly temperatures! Hope you guys are doing well, we are thinking of you!! Much love from the Hanks family
Choose wine (red) and dark chocolate of course! Dex on the suitcase really made us miss our Luna....she always loved an unpacked suitcase (maybe she didn't want to be left behind😉). Pillows....don't even get Dave started on pillow mountain, LOL! We are hoping good things for you both! Love you guys! Dave and Lorrie
Awww Luna sounds like she was so sweet ❤️
LOL Dave definitely sounds like he can relate with Carl 🤣🤣 we appreciate you guys so much! Any big upcoming trips planned for you guys??
@@HappilyEverHanks We are at our first "work camp" gig...we are volunteering for FL state parks in Fakahatchee Preserve till the end of Dec. We're taking a little break and enjoying being useful. Dave has mad skills on a tractor and they love him here. Plus he only has to give 20 hrs a week and we're about 45 minutes east of Naples so we have plenty of time for fun. We will travel vicariously thru you till the end of the year!😎👍
WOW! That is phenomenal, we are so happy for you both 😀🙌🏼 Dave sounds like he is quite the tractor driver!! Glad you guys found somewhere to stay for a little!
You guys crack me up😆
But very thorough on your info!
Keep it going guys!
Thank you so much Yolanda 🤗❤️ You are so AWESOME!! It’s great talk to you again! How have you been??
@@HappilyEverHanks I am doing fine!
My husband and I have now jumped up and are living full time in our motorhome. As of May 2021. Lots to see and being very cautious as we travel. Thanks for all the great info in your comical videos!!🙏👍🥰 Luv it!
This is so amazing to hear! We can’t wait to meet up with you guys one day soon 🙂🙂🙌🏼 stay safe out there, we hope to hear from you on another video soon
Awesome video!!! Thanks for taking us along
Thank you so much for watching David!!
You guys had better not be gone for good. You're amazing to watch and having us in your life. Enjoy the break.
Thank you Bill ❤️❤️ You are so kind!! We will be here, you mean a lot to us
What’s your upcoming weekend looking like?? 🙂
This weekend we're in wewahitchka,FL in our travel trailer visiting friends that full time live in a 5th wheel. Next weekend it'll be Ragans family camp ground in Madison FL with the grand kids.
OK so you scared me with the title. I hope things go well and that you keep posting videos each week while your at the Air BnB. We're here for you guys, I wish there was something I could do to make you feel better. You'll be fine, just keep picking each other up. One day at a time...
Thank you so much Lori! ❤️ we will definitely keep you posted on how things progress, thank you for your love and support 🤗
How was your week?? Are things going well on your side of the world?
@@HappilyEverHanks Fall is rapidly coming to a close here in Maine. Our colors are almost past peak and the trees are pretty bare. Now comes the hard part of living here..the dreaded winter! When you're back on the road head south to the warmth so I can live vicariously through you!
Yes, I can imagine the winters get very frigid there!! Stay nice and toasty, we look forward to talking to you again soon 🤗
Love your attitudes. We are seriously thinking of going full time. If not, then at least six months each year. Your information has been very helpful. You are also so fun to watch.
Thank you so much Susan! We are rooting for you guys, we can’t wait to hear about your upcoming adventures 😊🙌🏼 have a wonderful weekend, stay safe and we will talk to you again soon!!
What a great team you are, all that love and support you give each other is fantastic. I hope everything works out for you all. Hugs from myself and puppy Bryn x
Thank you so much Sue!! ❤️ you are so kind to us and we appreciate all your encouragement 🤗 much love to you from the Hanks family
We recently was in South Dakota and got into a hail storm. We also full time! The hail went through the skylights and was coming into the living room lol destroyed everything up there. Also got our truck and Jeep. Has been an experience for sure. I was able to fix and replace all the parts myself. My truck is in the shop now. Still waiting on the Jeep. Fun stuff!!! Gotta love rv life
Oh my goodness! We are so sorry to hear this! 😔 what’s the news on the RV? Are you going to get it into the shop for repairs?
You two Crack me up!! If I’m down I always know I can watch you guys are Southern Momma an I will be lol!!! Yep every thing will be OK!! Some times you end up better than before!!! Great Videos from 2 Awesome People an a Cute Kitty!! 😺 Blessed Travels
Thank you so much for your wonderful positivity and kindness 😊🙌🏼 this means so much to us!! Dexter sends his love, as do we!!
How has your week been? Any big plans for this upcoming weekend for ya??
In this crazy world you guys put a smile on my face. Thank you.
Thank you so much Doug! We are so happy to hear this, we just want to keep being a shining example of happiness!! 😊🙌🏼
I’m heeerreeee!!! There’s a handsome Moose on your roof!!
Yep i saw the moose Adam....whats up
Hey Adam!!!! Moose Nic! lol
Hey guys. Missed you at the Travers City meet up!
@@thompsona10625 wish we could have made that next time....have a great weekend
Hey guys! So happy you all are here ❤️❤️ thank y’all for hanging with us crazy people for a little bit 😂🙌🏼 You guys are the best!!
I just finished taking rubber, plywood and insulation off my 40 foot Montana rebuilt A/C ducting thanks to Red Squirrels. We added some electrical in attic as well then spray foamed entire ceiling and reapplied everything. WHAT A JOB in Michigan mid 80's with 90% humidity. The rubber I applied seems like 4x thicker crazy difference. The job took about 120 man hours in the sweltering heat and about 40 gallons of propel and water to keep hydrated ( not hydration of choice but on a roof it was the proper choice). Now having A/C coming out the ducts rather than in the attic and the meat locker feel insulation you turn on air and bam instant cool down. Also total muffle of rain and other roof sounds. wish I had done a decibel check before and after for A/C noise because there is definitely a change. Now in 3 weeks when we return home a new awning skin ( thank you very much campground jerks fireworks) and install my solar panel slide out system 9 370W. panels
You guys take care I’ll send you some good vibes
Thank you so much Robert! We appreciate you friend 🙂👍🏼 Any big plans for the upcoming weekend??
@@HappilyEverHanks Next couple weeks and ready to go to Daytona Beach. AtLook some rvs.
Sounds amazing, have a wonderful weekend friend 🙂🙌🏼
Nanay is correct, breakfast, dinner, then supper. That's how we roll down here. Gotta shake it up for out of towners.
I will tackle as much of the vehicle maintenance as I can without using a shop.
Team work is what it's all about! Ellen and I are getting more acclimated to the trailer. I've been full time with it since the beginning, she's getting there. January we take off to 100% full time away from home. Following y'all has been uplifting and extremely helpful.
Can't wait to meet up with y'all at some point.
Hi Matt and Ellen!! It's so wonderful to hear from you both again, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us! We love hearing from ya'll!! 😃
Thanks for the clarification on the dinner, supper thing (we need all the help we can get LOL). Congratulations to you both on being able to hit the road full time TOGETHER! That's right around the corner 😀Where do you guys plan on heading first with the trailer in January??
Not sure just yet, we want to go to Arizona for sure. But might run along the I-10 to start our travels. Who knows, we are just going with the flow.
Yep! You lost camber in that axle. You two are just up the road from where we live. I hope the factory treats you good. Remember, keep the greasy side down!
Thank you so much Dale! We really appreciate your wonderful support 😊👋🏼
Choose Happy ! Great advice, thank you two so much . Love your videos , they’re like a virtual hug .
Virtual hugs right back at ya David!! Thank you for the love and support! How was this weekend for ya? Did you do anything fun? 😀
@@HappilyEverHanks We just returned home from Ohio we were at Mohican State Park and visiting friends and family
Wonderful!! 🤗 Stay safe out there! We hope to hear from you again soon
Look at this as an opportunity to clear out things you don't need and, hey, got some deep cleaning done! ❤ to Dexter!
This is a great point! We are trying to look on the bright side, it has been really nice to do some “spring cleaning” 😄🙌🏼
Thinking of you guys. Stay strong. Hopefully they get you back in your home ASAP. We love watching you guys. You rock!
Thank you so much Lisa! We will definitely keep you updated as we know more 😊🙌🏼 much love to you from the Hanks family
You guys are so inspirational, have great content, very realistic, and do so much for the rv community by sharing your experiences with us. Best of luck! :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful support James! We really appreciate your feedback and taking the time to reach out to us 😊😊👋🏼
In the South, Dinner and Supper is the same thing. Lunch is lunch, Brunch is when you overslept and eat a late breakfast and early lunch.
Hi Kyle and Renee! Love you. I really hope to be meet you 2 one day. ❤
I hope your home will be fixed in a timely manner. 👋💜
Thank you so much Donna! We really appreciate the clarification on that dinner and supper thing 😁👍🏼 we hope to meet up with you one day soon as well, stay safe out there!!
Great job Karl supporting Ney Ney! Please remind Kyle to do the same for Renee. Looks like #StinkyButt is doing just fine. Also, wine, beer, chocolate, they all help. Great video guys! I'm sure your rig will be good as new when Grand D gets done with it! Take care
Thank you so much Scott! Stinky butt sends his love 😻 we will be sure to keep the wine beer and chocolate close by 😁👍🏼
How have you been? Anything new with you??
@@HappilyEverHanks Everything good here, just waiting on our Reflection 311BHS to be built. With all the supply issues, hoping for the best. Kids are really excited to start camping more with friends and family! Fingers crossed for your Solitude!
I bet the kiddos are definitely ready!! Thank you so much for your well wishes, have a wonderful weekend friend 🙂👋🏼
Good to know Grand Design has that nice set up. It’ll all be good good chance to clean purge and take inventory. Enjoy the Airbnb
Thank you so much Stephanie! We appreciate your wonderful support 😊
Sweet couple you are! ❤
Thank you so much!! 😃🙌🏼 this means a lot to us! What’s your name by the way? Are you currently living the RV life??
In the south breakfast is breakfast, brunch is eating eating 1 meal that takes the place of breakfast/lunch, lunch is lunch, & some call supper- supper, or they call it dinner.
Praying your home gets fixed quick & your stress free
Just love watching you guys do #rvlife. It's real, it's not all rainbows and unicorns, but it is still awesome and you make me laugh. When we get on the road, we will be much better off having watched you guys share what you see, learn and experience. #thankshanks
Thank you so much Dennis! We really appreciate your awesome support and kindness. We are just taking it day by day, but your words of encouragement help to take the sting out of the situation 🙂
How was your weekend??
@@HappilyEverHanks It was great. Big college football fans (Gooo Dawgs) and our teams won. Plus spent some time watching more @HappilyEverHanks videos. 😜 Getting closer to our RV purchase, so fingers crossed we find just the right one... Hopefully by year's end we will have wheels under us. Then it will be time for @RollingRices to hit the road. VERY excited, and will somehow, some way find a way to find you guys and meet one day for sure. Then we can buy you that beer for real. Be safe -- be happy you guys!
Love this! We can’t wait to hear all about it and even more so meet up with you guys 🤗👍🏼 you guys stay safe! We will talk to you again soon!!
Its easy to get overwhelmed trying to determine what goes or stays. Many times the stuff that goes with us is a mixture of stuff you do and dont need. Sonetimes that's the only way lost items are found. Thanks for the informative, entertaining and encouraging video. Just remembered I sold a bumper pull with what I thought had little in it. After two large containers and a shop vac for the dust bunnies...whew. i didnt realize how much stuff one can hide.
#Lotsofhashtags glad you guys are finally getting your camper fixed! I bet the airbnb will be a refreshing change. It honestly didn't occur to me until I started watching this video, but I totally could've offered up our camper. Can't wait to see the repair job 🙂
Thank you Mark!! You are too kind 🙂👍🏼 We will keep you updated on how things progress. Cheers to you friend, have a great weekend!!
My parents backed their motor home into a telephone pole while in North Carolina last year. They ended up having to rent a condo (on the beach) for almost 3 months while the work was done on their rig. They made the most of it and enjoyed having the beach close by, a full sized dining room table was helpful for my moms quilting and she was in heaven with the full size oven and kitchen space
They were glad to get their home back and get on the road but they enjoyed their time in NC. Oh, they also have a cat named Cassandra that loooooves traveling in her cat carrier 🙄😆
I enjoy all of your videos!!! Love seeing you guys so happy and positive!
So cool they looked at it like a vacation! Thanks for sharing and your sweet comment 😃
You two keep me laughing with the antics you two doing.
Thank you so much Bryan! We really appreciate your awesome support friend 😃🙌🏼
Happy Hanks, even in the stress of leaving your home for repairs!
Love your personality
We really appreciate this! 😊 How has your weekend been going??
Love watching you kookie cats, and I dont even own an RV. (Yet)
You keep us cracking up, love your positivity, and also love to learn from you guys on your journeys, it helps prepare me for when I do get my RV👍👍👍😁
Thank you so much Stacie!! We really appreciate your wonderful support 😊🙌🏼 What kind of RV do you plan on getting??
I have noooo idea yet, I'm on a 3 year plan😂🤣😂, my kids are finishing school, and it'll be me and my daughter, selling the house and stuff n moving on along👍still in the "dreaming about it" phase😂🤣😂
Love this! We remember our dreaming about it phase as well, it feels like yesterday!! Hopefully things progress well for you, we are rooting for you 😁👍🏼 keep these wonderful comments coming, we really hope to hear from you again soon!
Hey Stacie! It's Kyle and Renee here 😃👋🏼We want to reach out and see how the "dreaming about it" phase is coming along? 😊Is everything going smoothly on your side of the world?? Feel free to reach out to us anytime here, we would love to hear from you. Stay safe ❤️
Hey guys, sorry you have to go through that but it seems like you have a great attitude about it. Hey, I got a thought here.... since you got the camper all cleaned out it just might be time to repack it in a brand new 2022 momentum toy hauler. Just saying guys. BOOOOOM! make it happen! Be good and well!
Thank you so much Tim! We will definitely keep you updated on how things proceed 🙂🙌🏼 we appreciate all your wonderful support!!
Shared….Good luck Hanks 🙏 keep it going we are with you wherever you are! 💕
Thank you so much for your kindness Robin!! We really appreciate your AMAZING support!! 🤗 How have you been doing?? Anything new on your side of the world?
Dinner lunch supper whatever you call it just don’t call me late
Copy that LOL 😄🙌🏼 we feel the same way! How has your week been? It’s great to hear from you!
From Wyoming here. For me breakfast is breakfast. Brunch is something you get on Sunday at restaurants that is a buffet consisting of breakfast and lunch foods. Lunch is your mid day meal. Supper and dinner are interchangeable and mean the last and largest meal of the day
Hi Angel!! It's wonderful to meet you! Thank you for taking the time to explain it, we need all the help we can get with this 😅Are you currently living the RV life??
Best of luck - hope you get your home back soon.
Thank you so much friends! We will definitely keep you updated as we know more ❤️ How have you guys been doing??
@@HappilyEverHanks We're doing good. We hope to camp again this month - just for a few days. Love Thursdays now - because of your video updates!
This is so wonderful to hear 🙂🙌🏼 Cheers to you friends! Have a wonderful weekend
I feel your pain !with all your fans, I can’t believe that nobody is saying, come stay with us!! You could stay with us but we are in NC! 😢 Hopefully y’all get everything fixed and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I forgot to say: when we had a leak in our front cargo compartment from a manufacturer defect, our camper was in the shop for 6 months! But that was do to Covid shortages. It wasn’t even a year old and still under warranty, thank God!! But at least, we don’t live in our camper full time like y’all do! But it really sucked that we couldn’t even use it after we just bought it! 😢😢
Your poor rig sitting all by itself in Solitude.. hahah get it Solitude. But seriously you are so lucky that you can drop her off at GD factory for the repairs. I see some axel work being done with that wear or your spring pack is collapsing. You both make us laugh. Can't wait for the skinny on the repairs.
LOL totally get that one Wayne 🤣🙌🏼 we will definitely get the deets to you as we know more! What’s your upcoming weekend looking like??
@@HappilyEverHanks apparently we have a weather warning of a tropical river coming our way. That usually means tonnes of rain. We are hunkering down.
Be sure to stay safe! Keep us updated on weather, we are thinking of you guys ❤️
You guys stay positive. I know this is a big bump in the road but it will be ok. Just don't stop making videos PLEASE !!!!!!!!! You guys keep me and my wife's spirits up while we are on the road. WE NEED Y'ALL. Make videos at the air B & B . Keep us informed on the progress. It kinda helps us know what to expect if this was to happen to us. Be safe.
Thank you so much Jeff! I really appreciate your kindness and reaching out to us 😊 we definitely will keep the videos coming, don’t worry! The Hanks not going anywhere 🙂 hope you guys have a wonderful week, stay safe!!
I can relate in a way……unless I’m camping, I’m always super happy to get home to my sticks and bricks. When visiting family out of state, I hate being away from my home and my own bed & bathroom. My travel trailer IS my home away from home so I really enjoy being away when camping. I hope everything goes well, whether they can fix it or they total it. Either way, I hope it goes smoothly and you’re not out of your home for a long time. Dex: You be nice to your mom and dad!! Lol! One of these days I’ll run into you two out camping somewhere here in Florida! Great video, as usual!
Thank you Lori as always for your amazing support! We look forward to that day of being able to meet up with you 🤗❤️
How has your week been? Anything new in your neck of the woods??
That was so funny Nay Nay when you meowed through the carrier door because that’s what our cat Merlin does on travel days.
LOL leave it to Ney Ney to bring the meowing scenes to life 😹 thank you so much for your wonderful support guys!!
#chillaxKyle! It’ll all be behind you in a few days and you will feel like new. U2 NeyNey!
LOL! We will definitely take a chill pill 🤣🙌🏼 thank you for your support!! How has your week been for ya??
@@HappilyEverHanks We’re waiting on our next trip - 3weeks in South Texas, i.e. Rockport, Corpus, and S. Padre.
So sorry you are having troubles! Even kitty looked sad in the beginning. I hope your rig is fully repaired in a short amount of time and you can close this difficult chapter of your lives.
Thank you so much Beth! We will definitely keep you updated as we know more ❤️ hope you are doing well, have a great weekend 🤗
Hope you guys get your home back very soon!
Thank you very much ❤️❤️ we really appreciate your wonderful support!! Are you staying warm up there??
@@HappilyEverHanks yes actually it’s been unseasonably warm so far 😊
That’s good to hear!! 😁👍🏼 Have a great weekend!
@@HappilyEverHanks you too!
I really enjoy following you guys. I hope you are back in your home very soon. You guys are the best!! Just keep positive and keep being your wonderful selves!!
Thank you so much Sherri!! This means so much to us 😊🙌🏼 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
If you cook pancakes for me we can call them anything you want. I’m just happy to get food.
LOL we will definitely whip up some pancakes for you friend 😁🙌🏼 How was your week??