@@stephanieboat9333 With rising costs with home ownership, I am looking at RVing full time. So far, none of the trailers on the market meet my criteria like the trailer I already have. There are a couple that pique my interest but have drawbacks like an oven that I can't put a bread pan in. Looking forward to having you as a fellow traveler.
Same here. Been looking forward to this for a long time & here in the next few months, all these past 3 or 4 years now that I've been watching stuff like this & studying BTBRV will be paying off big time when I finally sell the house & buy my RV. It'll be an adventure for sure.
Theres some pretty reasonable lriced ones in NC. Grand Design is up there buuutttt they obviously are worth it. But there are some really nice ones around $40,000. I want to build a hybrid kinda living situation. Bedroom and kitchen in RV, but closet, laundry room, and living area at a permanent homestead. So I can go on trips without the anxiety of leaving the fur babies behind!
I love full timing. The minimalism is great. And the longer I do it the more I realize I'm able to comfortably live without and things that seem like inconveniences just become normal and something to do lol.
Absolutely!! The minimalism really opens your eyes and helps you to have a new appreciation for life. Thank you for taking the time to comment William 😊It's great to meet you
Fridge stays cold on the road using either propane or electricity if it’s a 12v fridge. If it’s a 12v fridge it will run like normal while driving and (normally) your 7 pin connector will help keep the coach battery charged enough to keep the fridge running. If you have a 120v/propane fridge, the fridge will either automatically or manually need to be changed from electric power to propane gas. These systems will keep the fridge cold while you are on the road will minimal draw from the coach battery. If your trying to decide which one will work best for you… 12v fridges are great IF… you have solar and are in sunny areas often. If not then a 120v/propane fridge may be the best option for off grid camping for you.
I finally figured out who you remind me of it’s French Stewart He’s been in many movies as well as the sitcom -Third Rock From the Sun. You could be his son!
Have been watching your videos to get some idea on what the rv life will be like for my wife and I in a couple of years when she retires. I do have a tip for you that I have used during river camping that works great. Buy some pool noodles and keep them around so that when you have an issue with noise makers like doors hitting a propane tank, just cut the noodle to size and split it down one side and use it on the door to stop that banging noise. They also work great as pipe insulation and other uses that you can think of.
Hey Joe!! Thank you so much for this awesome tip and taking the time to share it with everyone 😃We look forward to hearing from you again soon! Keep these wonderful comments coming!! Best to you both
Agreed…I just recently found them so I get to binge them for a while…but I limit myself to 3 per day…I don’t want to run out too soon. Hey Kyle…would love to see a video of your recording/ editing set up….once my sister and I hit the road, I’d like to post out travels. But I’m old, so technology slaps me around on a regular basis…😳
This is so wonderful to hear 😃👍🏼 We would love to post more, but I want to make sure each video is rich with content that brings the best 🙂 I would love to sit down and go over all of our gear, stay tuned for that. Much love to all of you for you wonderful support!! You guys mean a lot!
Lol oh my God.....I am dying laughing. Bahahahahaha I love you 2. I won't ask nothing like that but we have been doing research for over a year. I cannot wait till every Thursday comes along so I can watch you 2. Sending love and hugs. Seriously to funny
Love the videos! In PA, with a regular license you can only tow a trailer under 10000 lbs. over that need non commercial cdl A. Motorhomes with a gvw >26000 lbs. would require non commercial cdl b. Keep up the great work!
Loved the top 20 Q&A, always with the hilarious spin you put on them! Can believe that the sex question gets asked because love and romance doesn’t stop no matter what age you are 🔥. Sometimes due to the thin walls of the RV you overhear your neighbors and they may overhear your romantic times as well. Can make for some interesting conversations with neighbors and yourself lol. It’s definitely a topic that causes a few laughs here and there, but hey we’re all adults 👫 As the saying goes “If the camper is a rockin, don’t bother knocking.” Take care and en joy life!
Winter RVing - not for us, but we always carry an electric space heater, why deplete your propane to run the furnace if you are paying for shore power anyway ? Got caught in an early October snowstorm in WY, tip: turn off the water if you don't need it, uncouple and drain the supply hose and bring it inside for the night, won't make that mistake again LOL. Or you can buy a heated supply hose...
I converted my fridge to compressor fridge and it is on all of the time running off the inverter and they have a 12v conversion also. Just spend your winter in the southwest...easy.
Knowing you are from PA as well as myself, towing a combination over 26,001 requires a non-commercial CDL. Not sure what your combination is but you may want to look into it.
😂🤣😂 Love the questions. For the newbies out there, you have to Research, Research and Research before diving into the RV life. I did a two year research and hit the road full time. You can do anything in an RV as if you had a sticks and bricks 🧱. You just need to take your time and cross your T’s and dot you I’s and you are good to go. Keep up the good work #HappilyEverHanks
Rob!! Thank you so much friend 😃🙌🏼We really appreciate your time and insight on this topic! You have a lot of great information to share. Keep it coming! Best to you#TeamRob
That's so great that it helps your setup! Love hearing this! Thank you for sharing. We hope that we can hear from you on other videos as well! Your feedback means everything to us
Can you tow a fifth wheel with a half ton? Ford dealer: "You sure can! With this here F-150 you can tow up to 13,200 lbs!" Transmission repair shop across the road: "Yeah, what the Ford guy said! While I'm at it, here is my business card 😁" DISCLAIMER- The Wise Weekend Warriors do not endorse towing that much weight with half tons.
There is a video floating around You Tube of a Ford and fifth wheel that rolled over. The tow truck driver made a comment about salesmen saying anything. I don't remember which "F" the truck was or if I even looked for it. I wish I had been able to see how or what happened. I am willing to bet the driver pushed the limits with his driving. Darn rookies!!!
The problem is most of the people say that 1/2 tons can pull a 5th wheel want to pull one thats over 30 ft. I had a 27ft 5th wheel that was well within limits that I pulled for years without issues. I now have a reflection 150 260RD. It's within my 1/2 tons tow ratings but it only gets towed twice a year. Once to the grounds and back to storage. Before anybody says anything I am a truck driver and I have to deal with weight regulations all the time so I do pay close attention to it. I do plan on upgrading my truck once the one I have is payed off.
That’s awesome to hear Jon!! Love that you have a good set up with your rig and truck 😀 I bet you have so much experience being a truck driver, thank you so much for sharing this with us Keep these wonderful comments coming, we really enjoy hearing from you
FINALLY!! I've been watching about 5 vids from this couple (subbed by the way) and the dude reminded me of someone and I couldn't put my finger on it and then it hit me. French Stewart from the tv show ''3rd Rock from the sun''. Granted he doesn't squint his eyes but the voice and some of the mannerisms are similar. Any who great vid as always. :)
We sold our Class A and we're planning on switching to towable, after lots of thought decided to stay with Class A, just going bigger, pickings are slimming, trying to find perfect match
An RV is made for short trips and only a few a year so if you live in one full time it will last a few years if you keep it up in great shape. I got a smoking great deal on a new trailer once and financed some of it and the first thing the bank asked was did I plan on living in it full time. I was a union electrician and moved 3 or 4 times a year for work so I would find an older RV in great shape and knowing I was only going to get a few years out of it I looked for the deals. Once I bought it I spent days resealing everything on the outside, digging deep on the inside and fixing anything that needed it. I had a large dehumidifier running all the time and a 26 foot trailer would put out 2 or 3 gallons of water a day just from living in it full time. RV's are made of thin, light weight material so they can be towed but they are not made for more than a few trips a year. Living in them full time will run it into the ground very fast. Not to mention if you do not reseal the entire outside every year you will get a leak and even a small one will lead to mold, toxic mold.. I always bought trailers because I did not want to worry about an engine problem. If you plan on living in one full time plan on getting a slightly used one or a great deal and swap it out every few years before the problems start. Remember, an RV is a big cost to buy and run so plan on spending a lot of money to live in one.
You can absolutely tow with a 1/2 ton pickup. We tow our 28’ travel trailer with no problem with our Dodge Ram 1500. It really depends on what you want.
Hey Tom! That is so awesome to hear!! 😀🙌🏼 We are referring to a fifth wheel, but we know that there are still some fifth wheels out there that can be towed with a 1/2 ton
Hey Ricky! Absolutely, this is so wonderful to hear A traveling lineman is a great profession, we have met many people in our travels that do this as a career How much longer till you graduate high school?
Good choice in careers. Just understand that a lot of problems happen with an rv. Helps to learn as much as you can before you buy and move in. Keep watching videos and learning from other peoples mistakes
We just got our first camper a Coleman Lantern 17B and have yet to take it out since winter is coming. We are enjoying your videos so much! You too are adorable! Thank you for all of your information. We can't wait for our first trip! #thankshanks
I have been RVing for well over ten years now. I have never had a camp ground, resort, private or public, nor a State park ever ask me about the age of my camper. Not sure where those folks are from that asked that. But as an RVer myself, I would literally laugh at someone that asked the age of my camper at time of reservation. Nor would I stay at such a place
Hey Jeff! How awesome that you’ve been rock in the RV life for so long 😃👍🏼 Yes, we wouldn’t want to either. It is a very weird question Thank you for your wonderful support! Are you currently part time or full time in your travels?
@@HappilyEverHanksRight now it is part time. Kids still in School. In a few more years I will be traveling a lot more. Wife wants to do a cross country trip. Looking into upgrading to a big rig diesel pusher before that happens. I might, then again I might not see you guys out there. Stay safe in your travels where ever the roads may take you.
This is wonderful to hear Jeff 🙂 we can’t wait to see this come through for you guys, that would be so fun to take a cross country trip! Stay safe out there, we hope to hear from you again soon 😃
Your dually- Texas, yeah, you need a different license. Know your payload when you buy that truck! Sure, the Ram 2500 can haul the 5th wheel, but wait.. the salesman didn't tell you that the payload with four wheels can't handle most 5th wheels!
5th wheel is certainly right for your use full time and long distances. However, for a 5-6 times a year, or certainly a newbie, travel trailer is the way to go We do one long trip and 3-4 short trips a year. Ours is 8 years old, we've pulled it 22k miles and stayed in it 155 nights and still don't want a fiver (love my spreadsheets!).
Thank you so much Jerry and Teresa! Your support means everything to us. We hope you guys have a wonderful week and we look forward to talking again soon 🤗Hopefully we can meet up one day soon!!
That assignment ended before the completion of it, I'll tell you guys about it sometime at one of your meetups, I've got my eye on an Arizona assignment next. Thanks for the videos, as always very entertaining.
Sorry to hear about that, but we look forward to meeting you and hearing all about it Thank you so much for your wonderful support as always :) stay safe! Talk to you again soon
You two make my day!! I own a hydraulic repair shop and when i need a good laugh i get on my computer and check yall out! Good tips also. My wife and i have a travel trailer at this time, but.. we are going to step up to a fifth wheel within a year. Oh,, and a 2500 truck. Thanks for all you do!!!
ok I need to throw this out if no one else has yet. You may need a CDL to tow a RV it will be based on the combined weight of the truck and RV. any dealer should be able to answer that or a call to you local PO and ask for their DOT officer.
I have a good video idea but it’s going to be interesting… toilet talk! How do you keep the smell out, toilet paper use, how to even use the toilet efficiently. What will be different between house toilet and rv toilet. This question is asked all the time in my Facebook group but I like videos to really visualize.
Hey Jordan!! It's so great to hear from you 😃Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means so much! We actually talked a lot about the black tank in another video. Trust me, the visuals are in depth 👍🏼 urlgeni.us/youtube/eofn
Breaking down some of those topics however would be a great video idea! Thank you for your support and feedback! Are you currently living the RV lifestyle?
@@HappilyEverHanks not yet but will be once our son is adopted I found your Channel as we love the solitudes!!! But I am worried about the toilet situation lol and with a 2 year old
Oh yes! Totally can understand your concern. We will have to come up with some content related to this :) Thank you for your wonderful support, we hope we can hear from you again soon! Cheers for now Jordan 🙂👋🏼
@@HappilyEverHanks I appreciate it. I haven’t seen a good video yet that covers smell, how much water to put in. Even how to start the toilet situation lol. How much toilet paper, what kind… all that, I have heard of methane leaks??? Like what!??? But you guys teach well and I actually can understand you as far as how you put things so I would love a video from you about this subject that is always being talked about in Facebook groups but no videos. Could be a good thumbnail.. I’m already laughing at the shenanigans your intro will have lol!
Are you guys big on meal planning? You mentioned how long your fridge stays cold and veg would be ok in that time frame. Do you rely on frequent grocery marketing for perishable stuff?
To be honest, we usually only plan for a night or two. We frequently find ourselves going to the grocery store often. It has been a goal for us to start building skills to become better meal planners 🙂Yes, we rely on frequent trips and making the most out of our meals. Like we will plan on cooking some chicken that will last for 2 nights so to speak. What about yourself? What is your name by the way?? 😃
@@HappilyEverHanks Greetings! My name is Maria Biss. My hubs, Brian, and I are very new to RV living and love your videos. Was wondering about meal planning with RV living and the attachment to grocery stores- mostly for perishable stuff. I try to take a main (chicken, fish, pork, steak) and use it for multiple meals. Ex: pork chops one night with leftover pork for yakisoba or stir fry. We’re big on pasta. I wonder if long term RV’ers utilize independent igloos or a freezer for less reliance on grocery stores…
Totally makes sense 😊 That’s wonderful! We are so happy for you guys! What kind of RV did you guys recently buy? Renee and I used to shop at Costco a lot, but we found with a limited storage in the RV it was hard to buy in bulk 😀 so we frequently head to the grocery stores for our meats and fresh produce
Of course you can tow a fifth wheel with a half ton truck. First you need a fifth wheel with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or less, second you need the heavy duty tow package with at least a 3:42 rear end and the extra cooling, third keep you fifth wheel under 30 feet. Otherwise go with the 3/4 ton.
Yes, you can ABSOLUTELY tow a 5th wheel with a 1/2 ton truck, BUT you will be SEVERELY LIMITED in what you have available to tow as there are IS NOT much of a selection out there to choose from.
Hey Michael! Thank you for taking the time to reach out and leave some great feedback 😃It's nice having first hand knowledge from you! It's wonderful to meet you, what inspired you to start living the RV life??
#ThanksHanks well, I love watching all your videos and I’ve decided to buy a 5th Wheel. I was going to wait until I turned 60 to do this, but with all the craziness with this Pandemic I decided why wait…life is too short. So I sold my home in Denver and decided to make my way out to Palm Springs ,CA. To start my new RV life. 😎 I’m excited but extremely nervous because I’m single and doing this all alone. I’m going to have my rig shipped to CA to start because I’m a scaredy-cat and don’t want to drive all that way on my own for the first time. Any suggestions or tips if doing this alone? Backing up is what terrifies me. Wish me luck. Thanks, David
This is so awesome to hear David! We are so happy for you and your upcoming adventures! A lot has changed for you, this is wonderful 😊🙌🏼 I can imagine it would be nerve wracking doing it alone, but you are going to meet so my great people!! Backing up is going to just take time, you will get the feeling as you do it more and more. It might be worth looking into a back up camera 🙂 What model of fifth wheel did you end up buying? Hopefully one day we can meet up on the road in person, would be great to meet ya!
@@HappilyEverHanks I bought a Keystone Alpine 3535 RE. It’s beautiful and I’m really looking forward to it. I shouldn’t have said I’m alone, because I have my cat Milo to accompany me, he’s amazing but no help in the backing up part of it. Back up camera is a must for sure. I definitely hope that we can meet someday too. I’m pretty cool and a lot of fun. Haha. Thanks so much for the reply. 😀
That's fantastic to hear David! The Alpine's look like great models! Aww Milo sounds adorable 😻 Dexter sends his love! Yes, Dexter is no help backing us up either 😹 Absolutely! Keep these wonderful comments coming on other videos as well. We enjoy chatting with you!
There are lots of 1/2 ton towable 5th wheels. Just not ones that are 40ft long. Driven many miles in a 1/2 ton towing a 5th wheel and have never had a problem. That being said I do have extended tow package etc on my truck.
Just wanted to piggyback off the comment that you mentioned stating that you don’t have to have a special license to pull a trailer when in fact, you actually do just FYI , You'll need a Class B CDL if the vehicle's GVWR is greater than 26,000 pounds
As to as find out name of county u in cuz lots a warnings r by county. when checking in find out where their shelters are.....restrooms, bent of lodge etc
You two are easily our fav RVers on UA-cam. You make learning fun! Also, we of course believe RV sex is awesome, lol. I mean, you can't knock your Stick and Bricks off the Chocks! Stay awesome guys. Hopefully, we will run across you out there!
@@HappilyEverHanks We are not full-time, we merely dabble. Thanks to you two, we have been safe, happy, and prepared. We are considering making the full-time leap eventually.
Who asked can you poop in your RV? 🤣 . Im sure it beats pooping on the side of the highway or out of the truck window as you’re cruising along! 💨 💩 let’r rip!!! 🤪
Really wish I could get a 5th wheel I mean I could but would have to have my dads simi to tow it as my truck maxs at 6700 so I’m thinking travel trailer to start off with
Hey Hanks, keep rockin those awesome vibes and tips y’all are awesome!! I already work remote for a hospital, But they require a hard wire connection straight to a modem. We already found out that I will be able to get a connection when we are staying at the local RV park, but any ideas or tips or alternatives when we hit the road at the end of 2022? Ty 😊
Aww thank you so much!! We are so happy that you enjoy the sense of humor and information 🙂That's wonderful to hear about your current set up! We actually do have some information that could be helpful!! I will leave it below for you to look into. Let us know what you think 😊 urlgeni.us/youtube/AslQ
@@HappilyEverHanks you guys are amazing. I haven’t seen one UA-cam channel that responds to viewers comments like y’all do! Ty for what you do for the UA-cam community, we appreciate y’all 😊 Thank you for the link I’ll check it out! 😊
Wow!! Thank you!! We just really couldn’t do this without your support! ❤️ We truly appreciate you guys! Sounds wonderful, we will catch up again soon 🤗
Hey there love your videos and energy. We recently purchased an RV and have been renovating it for a couple of weeks. Just about ready to take it on it's maiden voyage. My question is what website or app do you use to make reservations and find information about a campground?
Awesome! Good luck with your search 😊 Feel free to reach out to us anytime we can be of help answering questions. We appreciate all you do, stay safe and we will talk to you again soon ❤️
#Let'ErRip! Yessir! Nice, Snappy, and couldn't agree more about the 1/2 ton towable thing. Sex in an RV....of course, we aint' dead yet! Maybe that's why we like boondocking away from the masses, LOL.😉 Dave and Lorrie
Not at all you guys!! Much love to you both for your incredible support 🤗You guys mean a lot to our family!! Keep these great comments coming!! #TeamGregandJennifer
Sex in an RV...hahaha. Oh to be young again. The wife and I just enjoy sharing a bed with 2 dogs and waking up to coffee for me and hot chocolate for her.
Another classic Hanks video. But only 10 mins? What’s up with that? Slackers. Post more - we want more - we need our Hanks!! Have a great week you two.
Fulltime RVer, first time viewer - just under 3 mins in and I subbed. Its so fun seeing the input and advice from fun vibrant people in a similar age group! Thank you for putting yourselves out there 😂
You two rock! You are soooooo much fun to watch and yet you two have such great advice to give. A BIG thank you!
Thank you so much Karen!! Much love to you for all your amazing support!! Best to you ❤️#TeamKaren
Why am I addicted to this channel? I don't even have an RV... yet.
You are so awesome! Thank you so much for your incredible support, we can’t wait to get your RV and hear about all your adventures 😊🙌🏼 Stay safe!!
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@@stephanieboat9333 With rising costs with home ownership, I am looking at RVing full time. So far, none of the trailers on the market meet my criteria like the trailer I already have. There are a couple that pique my interest but have drawbacks like an oven that I can't put a bread pan in. Looking forward to having you as a fellow traveler.
Same here. Been looking forward to this for a long time & here in the next few months, all these past 3 or 4 years now that I've been watching stuff like this & studying BTBRV will be paying off big time when I finally sell the house & buy my RV. It'll be an adventure for sure.
Theres some pretty reasonable lriced ones in NC. Grand Design is up there buuutttt they obviously are worth it. But there are some really nice ones around $40,000. I want to build a hybrid kinda living situation. Bedroom and kitchen in RV, but closet, laundry room, and living area at a permanent homestead. So I can go on trips without the anxiety of leaving the fur babies behind!
I love full timing. The minimalism is great. And the longer I do it the more I realize I'm able to comfortably live without and things that seem like inconveniences just become normal and something to do lol.
Absolutely!! The minimalism really opens your eyes and helps you to have a new appreciation for life. Thank you for taking the time to comment William 😊It's great to meet you
Fridge stays cold on the road using either propane or electricity if it’s a 12v fridge.
If it’s a 12v fridge it will run like normal while driving and (normally) your 7 pin connector will help keep the coach battery charged enough to keep the fridge running.
If you have a 120v/propane fridge, the fridge will either automatically or manually need to be changed from electric power to propane gas. These systems will keep the fridge cold while you are on the road will minimal draw from the coach battery.
If your trying to decide which one will work best for you… 12v fridges are great IF… you have solar and are in sunny areas often.
If not then a 120v/propane fridge may be the best option for off grid camping for you.
I finally figured out who you remind me of it’s French Stewart He’s been in many movies as well as the sitcom -Third Rock From the Sun. You could be his son!
Hey Carolyn! I have never heard of Harry Solomon! Who is that?? I need to look this up 🤣
Yes ! Dang that was driving me crazy I couldn’t figure out who it was !!!!!! Lol. Hanks is way hotter tho. 🤣👍
Yassss! 🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏼🙌🏼🖖🏼
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I said that just the other day, it makes it part of the fun to watch, let alone the personalities are out of this world 🌎.
We keep a 2 liter filled with water in our freezer when we’re docked and then put it in the fridge while traveling.
What a great hack to help keep things cool! Thank you for sharing, Rachael 😃
You guys could read names from a phone book and it would be funny...thanks as always for the laughs!
LOL you are so awesome Troy 😀Thank you for your great support! We always enjoy hearing from you!!
Have been watching your videos to get some idea on what the rv life will be like for my wife and I in a couple of years when she retires. I do have a tip for you that I have used during river camping that works great. Buy some pool noodles and keep them around so that when you have an issue with noise makers like doors hitting a propane tank, just cut the noodle to size and split it down one side and use it on the door to stop that banging noise. They also work great as pipe insulation and other uses that you can think of.
Hey Joe!! Thank you so much for this awesome tip and taking the time to share it with everyone 😃We look forward to hearing from you again soon! Keep these wonderful comments coming!! Best to you both
I wish you guys posted more! I keep wondering if I missed something! Great video as always. Thanks! Safe travels!
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!
Agreed…I just recently found them so I get to binge them for a while…but I limit myself to 3 per day…I don’t want to run out too soon.
Hey Kyle…would love to see a video of your recording/ editing set up….once my sister and I hit the road, I’d like to post out travels. But I’m old, so technology slaps me around on a regular basis…😳
This is so wonderful to hear 😃👍🏼 We would love to post more, but I want to make sure each video is rich with content that brings the best 🙂
I would love to sit down and go over all of our gear, stay tuned for that. Much love to all of you for you wonderful support!! You guys mean a lot!
they are probably even more goofy off camera...i love it.
Lol oh my God.....I am dying laughing.
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I love you 2. I won't ask nothing like that but we have been doing research for over a year. I cannot wait till every Thursday comes along so I can watch you 2. Sending love and hugs.
Seriously to funny
Thanks for the support Donna! We'll keep it coming! 😃
Love the videos! In PA, with a regular license you can only tow a trailer under 10000 lbs. over that need non commercial cdl A. Motorhomes with a gvw >26000 lbs. would require non commercial cdl b. Keep up the great work!
Oh very interesting!! Did not know this Jeffrey! 😀👍🏼 Thank you so much for sharing
Non commercial commercial drivers license A 😂
Not a CDL, but yes a non commercial class A ...
Loved the top 20 Q&A, always with the hilarious spin you put on them! Can believe that the sex question gets asked because love and romance doesn’t stop no matter what age you are 🔥. Sometimes due to the thin walls of the RV you overhear your neighbors and they may overhear your romantic times as well. Can make for some interesting conversations with neighbors and yourself lol. It’s definitely a topic that causes a few laughs here and there, but hey we’re all adults 👫 As the saying goes “If the camper is a rockin, don’t bother knocking.” Take care and en
joy life!
That is so spot on Tim!! You know it 😎🙌🏼LOL that is very true as well 🤣Welcome to the RV life right?!
@@HappilyEverHanks So very true... So true ❤️
Keep making videos I love you both!
Mary!! You are so awesome!! 😊Much love to you for all of your incredible support!!
You guys are great! You should start up a standup comedy act together!
Thank you Al!! It is always so wonderful hearing from you 😃We appreciate you friend!!
You two just made this horrible day so much better. Thanks for always putting a smile on our faces. #thankshanks
Awww Clara!! Thank you so much 🤗So sorry you didn't have a good day, we hope that it gets better for you! Much love to you ❤️#WeLoveYouClara
Winter RVing - not for us, but we always carry an electric space heater, why deplete your propane to run the furnace if you are paying for shore power anyway ? Got caught in an early October snowstorm in WY, tip: turn off the water if you don't need it, uncouple and drain the supply hose and bring it inside for the night, won't make that mistake again LOL. Or you can buy a heated supply hose...
I converted my fridge to compressor fridge and it is on all of the time running off the inverter and they have a 12v conversion also. Just spend your winter in the southwest...easy.
That is awesome we need to look into that! Thank you so much for watching 😃
@@HappilyEverHanks JC refrigeration, Shipshewana, Indiana
Knowing you are from PA as well as myself, towing a combination over 26,001 requires a non-commercial CDL. Not sure what your combination is but you may want to look into it.
Good to know! Thank you so much 😃😃😃
Y’all keep on keeping it real. I don’t understand why people give the thumbs down; why don’t they just move on?
We are wondering the same thing 😄🙌🏼 Thank you so much Beth!! We really appreciate all your love and support
😂🤣😂 Love the questions. For the newbies out there, you have to Research, Research and Research before diving into the RV life. I did a two year research and hit the road full time. You can do anything in an RV as if you had a sticks and bricks 🧱. You just need to take your time and cross your T’s and dot you I’s and you are good to go. Keep up the good work #HappilyEverHanks
Rob!! Thank you so much friend 😃🙌🏼We really appreciate your time and insight on this topic! You have a lot of great information to share. Keep it coming! Best to you#TeamRob
Dang it!! No love button!! Amen and amen!!
Will doooooooooo!!!!
I have a washer spindryer in my camper and drying racks. Saves money and time.
Oh good to know and have! Thank you for sharing!
That's so great that it helps your setup! Love hearing this! Thank you for sharing. We hope that we can hear from you on other videos as well! Your feedback means everything to us
Can you tow a fifth wheel with a half ton?
Ford dealer: "You sure can! With this here F-150 you can tow up to 13,200 lbs!"
Transmission repair shop across the road: "Yeah, what the Ford guy said! While I'm at it, here is my business card 😁"
DISCLAIMER- The Wise Weekend Warriors do not endorse towing that much weight with half tons.
This is very very true in a scary way!! Gotta make those sales! Thanks for watching!
There is a video floating around You Tube of a Ford and fifth wheel that rolled over. The tow truck driver made a comment about salesmen saying anything. I don't remember which "F" the truck was or if I even looked for it. I wish I had been able to see how or what happened. I am willing to bet the driver pushed the limits with his driving. Darn rookies!!!
The problem is most of the people say that 1/2 tons can pull a 5th wheel want to pull one thats over 30 ft. I had a 27ft 5th wheel that was well within limits that I pulled for years without issues. I now have a reflection 150 260RD. It's within my 1/2 tons tow ratings but it only gets towed twice a year. Once to the grounds and back to storage. Before anybody says anything I am a truck driver and I have to deal with weight regulations all the time so I do pay close attention to it. I do plan on upgrading my truck once the one I have is payed off.
That’s awesome to hear Jon!! Love that you have a good set up with your rig and truck 😀 I bet you have so much experience being a truck driver, thank you so much for sharing this with us
Keep these wonderful comments coming, we really enjoy hearing from you
Great video guys. Funny as usual. Great tips as well.
Thank you so much!! We really appreciate your feedback 😎Best to you!! Have a great upcoming weekend
Ok so congratulations on breaking 30K !!! You two are so on Fire!! You are looking great too! #favoriteytchannel
Thank you so much Diana!! You guys are the best 🥰 Send Brad our love! Miss y’all!!!
FINALLY!! I've been watching about 5 vids from this couple (subbed by the way) and the dude reminded me of someone and I couldn't put my finger on it and then it hit me. French Stewart from the tv show ''3rd Rock from the sun''. Granted he doesn't squint his eyes but the voice and some of the mannerisms are similar. Any who great vid as always. :)
Great video as always guys. Seems like you had a little extra fun with this one! Take care!
Hey Ray!! We totally did LOL 😂 thank you so much for your incredible support, we look forward to hearing from you again soon! Stay safe 🙂👋🏼
Hi Guys👋
Hey Bob!! How are you? 😃
@@HappilyEverHanks
I'm good Thank you.
Hope you guys are doing well.
Definitely doing well!! Thank you so much :)
We sold our Class A and we're planning on switching to towable, after lots of thought decided to stay with Class A, just going bigger, pickings are slimming, trying to find perfect match
Nice! You probably made a great choice! Thanks for watching!
An RV is made for short trips and only a few a year so if you live in one full time it will last a few years if you keep it up in great shape. I got a smoking great deal on a new trailer once and financed some of it and the first thing the bank asked was did I plan on living in it full time. I was a union electrician and moved 3 or 4 times a year for work so I would find an older RV in great shape and knowing I was only going to get a few years out of it I looked for the deals. Once I bought it I spent days resealing everything on the outside, digging deep on the inside and fixing anything that needed it. I had a large dehumidifier running all the time and a 26 foot trailer would put out 2 or 3 gallons of water a day just from living in it full time. RV's are made of thin, light weight material so they can be towed but they are not made for more than a few trips a year. Living in them full time will run it into the ground very fast. Not to mention if you do not reseal the entire outside every year you will get a leak and even a small one will lead to mold, toxic mold.. I always bought trailers because I did not want to worry about an engine problem. If you plan on living in one full time plan on getting a slightly used one or a great deal and swap it out every few years before the problems start. Remember, an RV is a big cost to buy and run so plan on spending a lot of money to live in one.
You can absolutely tow with a 1/2 ton pickup. We tow our 28’ travel trailer with no problem with our Dodge Ram 1500. It really depends on what you want.
Hey Tom! That is so awesome to hear!! 😀🙌🏼 We are referring to a fifth wheel, but we know that there are still some fifth wheels out there that can be towed with a 1/2 ton
I’m planning on becoming a traveling lineman after high school so thank you so much
Hey Ricky! Absolutely, this is so wonderful to hear
A traveling lineman is a great profession, we have met many people in our travels that do this as a career
How much longer till you graduate high school?
Good choice in careers. Just understand that a lot of problems happen with an rv. Helps to learn as much as you can before you buy and move in. Keep watching videos and learning from other peoples mistakes
You guys are absolutely amazing 😻. Thank you so much for all of you helpful videos
We just got our first camper a Coleman Lantern 17B and have yet to take it out since winter is coming. We are enjoying your videos so much! You too are adorable! Thank you for all of your information. We can't wait for our first trip! #thankshanks
I have been RVing for well over ten years now. I have never had a camp ground, resort, private or public, nor a State park ever ask me about the age of my camper. Not sure where those folks are from that asked that. But as an RVer myself, I would literally laugh at someone that asked the age of my camper at time of reservation. Nor would I stay at such a place
Hey Jeff! How awesome that you’ve been rock in the RV life for so long 😃👍🏼 Yes, we wouldn’t want to either. It is a very weird question
Thank you for your wonderful support! Are you currently part time or full time in your travels?
@@HappilyEverHanksRight now it is part time. Kids still in School. In a few more years I will be traveling a lot more. Wife wants to do a cross country trip. Looking into upgrading to a big rig diesel pusher before that happens. I might, then again I might not see you guys out there. Stay safe in your travels where ever the roads may take you.
This is wonderful to hear Jeff 🙂 we can’t wait to see this come through for you guys, that would be so fun to take a cross country trip!
Stay safe out there, we hope to hear from you again soon 😃
Absolutely love y’all!! Thanks for all the advice and sharing the mishaps!
Some states require certain licenses depending on total weight.
Yes absolutely! Thank you for watching Brandon 🙂🙌🏼
Your dually- Texas, yeah, you need a different license.
Know your payload when you buy that truck! Sure, the Ram 2500 can haul the 5th wheel, but wait.. the salesman didn't tell you that the payload with four wheels can't handle most 5th wheels!
This is great to know! Thank you so much for sharing 😃👋🏼 Talk to you again soon!
Depends on what u pulling &What U Driving.
are yall pixar characters
5th wheel is certainly right for your use full time and long distances.
However, for a 5-6 times a year, or certainly a newbie, travel trailer is the way to go
We do one long trip and 3-4 short trips a year. Ours is 8 years old, we've pulled it 22k miles and stayed in it 155 nights and still don't want a fiver (love my spreadsheets!).
Nice! Thanks for sharing Jim 😃
Go south for winter, no snow
In Arizona you could just yell for water
Hey Nick! Thank you so much for watching, it’s great to hear from you 😃
Awesome video! Thanks guys
Thank you so much Jerry and Teresa! Your support means everything to us. We hope you guys have a wonderful week and we look forward to talking again soon 🤗Hopefully we can meet up one day soon!!
@@HappilyEverHanks That would be awesome.. if you ever get out here to the Left Coast drop us a note!
Will do!! Much love to you guys! Stay safe 🙂👋🏼
Where's the nearest ER?!?!?! Ney Ney's got something in her eye!!!!!
Oh shoot, now Carl's got something in his eye too!!!! Oh the humanity!
LOL 🤣🙌🏼You know it!! Oh my goodness, you are so awesome friend 🙂Always great hearing from you! Hope your nursing assignment is going well!
That assignment ended before the completion of it, I'll tell you guys about it sometime at one of your meetups, I've got my eye on an Arizona assignment next. Thanks for the videos, as always very entertaining.
Sorry to hear about that, but we look forward to meeting you and hearing all about it
Thank you so much for your wonderful support as always :) stay safe! Talk to you again soon
You two make my day!! I own a hydraulic repair shop and when i need a good laugh i get on my computer and check yall out! Good tips also. My wife and i have a travel trailer at this time, but.. we are going to step up to a fifth wheel within a year. Oh,, and a 2500 truck. Thanks for all you do!!!
ok I need to throw this out if no one else has yet. You may need a CDL to tow a RV it will be based on the combined weight of the truck and RV. any dealer should be able to answer that or a call to you local PO and ask for their DOT officer.
I have a good video idea but it’s going to be interesting… toilet talk! How do you keep the smell out, toilet paper use, how to even use the toilet efficiently. What will be different between house toilet and rv toilet. This question is asked all the time in my Facebook group but I like videos to really visualize.
Hey Jordan!! It's so great to hear from you 😃Thank you for taking the time to comment, it means so much! We actually talked a lot about the black tank in another video. Trust me, the visuals are in depth 👍🏼
urlgeni.us/youtube/eofn
Breaking down some of those topics however would be a great video idea! Thank you for your support and feedback! Are you currently living the RV lifestyle?
@@HappilyEverHanks not yet but will be once our son is adopted I found your Channel as we love the solitudes!!! But I am worried about the toilet situation lol and with a 2 year old
Oh yes! Totally can understand your concern. We will have to come up with some content related to this :) Thank you for your wonderful support, we hope we can hear from you again soon! Cheers for now Jordan 🙂👋🏼
@@HappilyEverHanks I appreciate it. I haven’t seen a good video yet that covers smell, how much water to put in. Even how to start the toilet situation lol. How much toilet paper, what kind… all that, I have heard of methane leaks??? Like what!??? But you guys teach well and I actually can understand you as far as how you put things so I would love a video from you about this subject that is always being talked about in Facebook groups but no videos. Could be a good thumbnail.. I’m already laughing at the shenanigans your intro will have lol!
Are you guys big on meal planning? You mentioned how long your fridge stays cold and veg would be ok in that time frame. Do you rely on frequent grocery marketing for perishable stuff?
To be honest, we usually only plan for a night or two. We frequently find ourselves going to the grocery store often. It has been a goal for us to start building skills to become better meal planners 🙂Yes, we rely on frequent trips and making the most out of our meals. Like we will plan on cooking some chicken that will last for 2 nights so to speak.
What about yourself? What is your name by the way?? 😃
@@HappilyEverHanks Greetings! My name is Maria Biss. My hubs, Brian, and I are very new to RV living and love your videos. Was wondering about meal planning with RV living and the attachment to grocery stores- mostly for perishable stuff. I try to take a main (chicken, fish, pork, steak) and use it for multiple meals. Ex: pork chops one night with leftover pork for yakisoba or stir fry. We’re big on pasta. I wonder if long term RV’ers utilize independent igloos or a freezer for less reliance on grocery stores…
Totally makes sense 😊 That’s wonderful! We are so happy for you guys! What kind of RV did you guys recently buy?
Renee and I used to shop at Costco a lot, but we found with a limited storage in the RV it was hard to buy in bulk 😀 so we frequently head to the grocery stores for our meats and fresh produce
In some Canadian provinces, depending on trailer length, yes, you may need a different license.
Very interesting! Thank you for sharing this Jeffrey! 😃 Best to you, talk again soon
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. The facial expressions are priceless!
😂 They are something! Thanks for watching!
Of course you can tow a fifth wheel with a half ton truck. First you need a fifth wheel with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or less, second you need the heavy duty tow package with at least a 3:42 rear end and the extra cooling, third keep you fifth wheel under 30 feet. Otherwise go with the 3/4 ton.
There ya go! Nice one Bud 😃Thank you so much for sharing!
Great video! Thanks.
Thank you so much 😊🙌🏼 We enjoy hearing from you! What’s your name by the way??
Electric blanket 👍 even in the summer, set thermostat to 68.
YES!! David you know what's up! We always set the thermostat to the same 😃
Yes, you can ABSOLUTELY tow a 5th wheel with a 1/2 ton truck, BUT you will be SEVERELY LIMITED in what you have available to tow as there are IS NOT much of a selection out there to choose from.
Hey Michael! Thank you for taking the time to reach out and leave some great feedback 😃It's nice having first hand knowledge from you! It's wonderful to meet you, what inspired you to start living the RV life??
Only with a cougar 1/2Ton Fifthwheel with a 1/2Ton truck. Look at u-R specs on u-R truck for towing capacity.
is there a video for how to do the maintenance and how to do things to take care of your RV
#ThanksHanks well, I love watching all your videos and I’ve decided to buy a 5th Wheel. I was going to wait until I turned 60 to do this, but with all the craziness with this Pandemic I decided why wait…life is too short. So I sold my home in Denver and decided to make my way out to Palm Springs ,CA. To start my new RV life. 😎 I’m excited but extremely nervous because I’m single and doing this all alone. I’m going to have my rig shipped to CA to start because I’m a scaredy-cat and don’t want to drive all that way on my own for the first time. Any suggestions or tips if doing this alone? Backing up is what terrifies me. Wish me luck. Thanks, David
This is so awesome to hear David! We are so happy for you and your upcoming adventures! A lot has changed for you, this is wonderful 😊🙌🏼 I can imagine it would be nerve wracking doing it alone, but you are going to meet so my great people!!
Backing up is going to just take time, you will get the feeling as you do it more and more. It might be worth looking into a back up camera 🙂
What model of fifth wheel did you end up buying? Hopefully one day we can meet up on the road in person, would be great to meet ya!
@@HappilyEverHanks I bought a Keystone Alpine 3535 RE. It’s beautiful and I’m really looking forward to it. I shouldn’t have said I’m alone, because I have my cat Milo to accompany me, he’s amazing but no help in the backing up part of it. Back up camera is a must for sure. I definitely hope that we can meet someday too. I’m pretty cool and a lot of fun. Haha. Thanks so much for the reply. 😀
That's fantastic to hear David! The Alpine's look like great models! Aww Milo sounds adorable 😻 Dexter sends his love! Yes, Dexter is no help backing us up either 😹 Absolutely! Keep these wonderful comments coming on other videos as well. We enjoy chatting with you!
You two are hilarious. I’m guessing this video was shot after 3 😂
A cute couple living it up keep having fun
Do funny yet informative. I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you so much for your amazing support 😃Keep these wonderful comments coming! Cheers to you!!
There are lots of 1/2 ton towable 5th wheels. Just not ones that are 40ft long. Driven many miles in a 1/2 ton towing a 5th wheel and have never had a problem. That being said I do have extended tow package etc on my truck.
If the trailer is rocking.....🤣🤪
Lol 😂🤣🤘🏼 oh my goodness #sendhelp
These people are a couple of unabashed goofs, but I kinda love it.
You guys are a hoot and a half! LOL
Thank you Ginger!
All right, Carl. I'm a little disappointed that you didn't have a #Hanksypanky as part of your "sex in the rv" question. LOL
LOL yes that would have been a hit for sure 🤣🙌🏼
Just wanted to piggyback off the comment that you mentioned stating that you don’t have to have a special license to pull a trailer when in fact, you actually do just FYI , You'll need a Class B CDL if the vehicle's GVWR is greater than 26,000 pounds
You two are so cute to watch.thanks for the great videos!
Dora!! Thank you so much for your amazing support 😊👍🏼 You mean so much to us!!
you guys are great 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Right back at you!
Love your truck bro
Wow thank you so much Mitchell!! It's great to hear from you again 😃 Cheers to you friend, talk again soon
As to as find out name of county u in cuz lots a warnings r by county. when checking in find out where their shelters are.....restrooms, bent of lodge etc
You two are easily our fav RVers on UA-cam. You make learning fun! Also, we of course believe RV sex is awesome, lol. I mean, you can't knock your Stick and Bricks off the Chocks! Stay awesome guys. Hopefully, we will run across you out there!
Thank you so much Brandon!! We really appreciate your support 😃🙌🏼LOL you are hilarious! Are you currently living the RV lifestyle?
@@HappilyEverHanks We are not full-time, we merely dabble. Thanks to you two, we have been safe, happy, and prepared. We are considering making the full-time leap eventually.
That’s awesome to hear!! We are happy for you guys and can’t wait to hear more about your transition into the full time life eventually 😊
Who asked can you poop in your RV? 🤣 . Im sure it beats pooping on the side of the highway or out of the truck window as you’re cruising along!
💨 💩 let’r rip!!! 🤪
LOL you would be surprised how many people ask this question on Facebook 😆 thanks for watching!
Different states have different rules on DL. Check your home state.
For sure! Thanks Elizabeth!
another great video keep it up have a great day
Thanks! You too!
You guys are awesome!
Aww thank you guys so much!! This means everything ❤️Have a great upcoming weekend!
Great stuff, as always! Just out of curiosity, is your truck a 1-ton or 3/4 ton? I forgot. Sorry.
Love you two! Safe travels.
No worries Mike!! We just really enjoy talking to you! Our truck is a 3/4 ton diesel 🙂
Question for Carl: Is your Denali HD a 2500 or 3500? Great channel! Thnx Kyle & Renne..
Hey Rich! We have a 2500 diesel 😃Thank you so much for your awesome questions! Hope to talk to you again soon, stay safe
@@HappilyEverHanks Thank you so much! 👍
I traveled with my small dog in the travel trailer and she destroyed the mesh screen of our door. She now travels in the truck.
Ahhhh it’s mr. Giggles the cat
Really wish I could get a 5th wheel I mean I could but would have to have my dads simi to tow it as my truck maxs at 6700 so I’m thinking travel trailer to start off with
300 miles?? I'm not packing up for anything under 600!
That’s a big drive day! Love that, get it all done at once 👍🏼 Cheers to you 😃
So fun!
Thanks for watching Bill!
Where are you? Been walking around the Tampa RV Supershow for 2 days and can’t find you. No one at Grand Design know anything.
Hey Carolyn! We have all the info in our weekly emails! Here is the link to get the information! www.happilyeverhanks.com/contactus
You two crack me up :)
Thank you so much Karen!! You are too kind 😊🙌🏼 have a wonderful weekend!!
Hey Hanks, keep rockin those awesome vibes and tips y’all are awesome!!
I already work remote for a hospital,
But they require a hard wire connection straight to a modem. We already found out that I will be able to get a connection when we are staying at the local RV park, but any ideas or tips or alternatives when we hit the road at the end of 2022? Ty 😊
Aww thank you so much!! We are so happy that you enjoy the sense of humor and information 🙂That's wonderful to hear about your current set up! We actually do have some information that could be helpful!! I will leave it below for you to look into. Let us know what you think 😊
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@@HappilyEverHanks you guys are amazing. I haven’t seen one UA-cam channel that responds to viewers comments like y’all do! Ty for what you do for the UA-cam community, we appreciate y’all 😊
Thank you for the link I’ll check it out! 😊
Wow!! Thank you!! We just really couldn’t do this without your support! ❤️ We truly appreciate you guys! Sounds wonderful, we will catch up again soon 🤗
I just bought one and they will drop in half now. My luck.
alot of rv fridges run on propane aswell
Yes so true! Thank you for sharing!
Is it good to buy a used rv? They seem to devalue fast. I see really nice rvs going cheap because they want a bigger rv.
Hey there love your videos and energy. We recently purchased an RV and have been renovating it for a couple of weeks. Just about ready to take it on it's maiden voyage. My question is what website or app do you use to make reservations and find information about a campground?
Too cute ❤
Thank you so much Jade!! We really appreciate your support 😊 Are you living the RV life??
@HappilyEverHanks I will be soon. I'm shopping for my first RV now.
Awesome! Good luck with your search 😊 Feel free to reach out to us anytime we can be of help answering questions. We appreciate all you do, stay safe and we will talk to you again soon ❤️
#Let'ErRip! Yessir! Nice, Snappy, and couldn't agree more about the 1/2 ton towable thing. Sex in an RV....of course, we aint' dead yet! Maybe that's why we like boondocking away from the masses, LOL.😉 Dave and Lorrie
YES!! Dave and Lorrie! It's always so great hearing from you both 🙂LOL you guys are the best!!
Sounds exactly like Jerry Lewis !!! Hahaha
Heck no techno???!! Lol
Hey Jess!! YES!! Haven't you heard this one before? 🤣
Never heard of an age limit for a park, is that just for long term parks?
Mostly snowbird locations
Ok I admit I’m a broken record but you both are so cute and so happily married we just love being a part of your channel!!! Loves from Texas!!! ❤️🤠❤️
Not at all you guys!! Much love to you both for your incredible support 🤗You guys mean a lot to our family!! Keep these great comments coming!! #TeamGregandJennifer
Sex in an RV...hahaha. Oh to be young again. The wife and I just enjoy sharing a bed with 2 dogs and waking up to coffee for me and hot chocolate for her.
Paul that sounds like the perfect scenario 🙂Much love to you guys!!! Thank you as always for your incredible support!!
I am 72 and my partner is 74. We’re not done yet.
David you go!! 🙌🏼😃
Well, what I used to do all night now takes all night to do but I'm still going for it!
Another classic Hanks video. But only 10 mins? What’s up with that? Slackers. Post more - we want more - we need our Hanks!! Have a great week you two.
Hey Don! We hear you! Some people may not be able to handle the Hanks for more than 10 mins though! Thanks for watching! 😃
If you're making 300 miles in 3 hours you're my hero🏎️🚓
I wish!! It's either 3 hours or 300 hundred miles 🤣🙌🏼hahaha! This is awesome!!
Right? If I get 200 miles in 3 hours, I’m booking it!! 🏁🏁
I think we butchered this saying 😅I thought it meant drive 300 miles, drive 3 hours or get there by 3
@@HappilyEverHanks "And" "Or" what's the dif? Still another great video!
Thank you 😊
Fulltime RVer, first time viewer - just under 3 mins in and I subbed. Its so fun seeing the input and advice from fun vibrant people in a similar age group! Thank you for putting yourselves out there 😂
Thank you for being here! :)