Clean bed, clean toilets, clean shower, our clothing in the closet, our food in the refrigerator, satellite T.V., Sirus XM radio. We can stop anywhere, eat a meal, stretch our legs. We really enjoy the RV over hotels and eating at restaurants for every meal. Never an issue traveling with our 4 legged furry friends either. 2017 Entegra Anthem 42 RBQ
We had one. You can't stop just anywhere. Finding a place to park the rig is a big challenge in cities or near attractions. Some places don't allow overnight parking for RV's. And if you don't take along another vehicle, once you hook up, you have no transportation.
I use to drive truck and was told that when you stop to sleep write down where you are and where you're going, as that saves you from saying, "Where the hell am I???"
'good advice - I heard to get 2 full time jobs at McDonald's instead of driving - you'll not only make more $$, you'll have more home time. Retired now with a 15 year Teamster pension helping along with the social security payment
Having RV’d since the late 70’s my take is: 1. Fuel is one of the cheaper elements of the overall cost as compared to depreciation & maintenance: 2. There is a disconnect between what you spend to own an rv and the sketchy/run down places you end up parking on trips
I'm a truck driver and the best time to find parking is before 9pm , and the best place to park is in prime parking it's 15.00 dollars to pay for parking, but all large truckstops have apps you can pay and reserve parking in advance, I hope this helps you and anyone who watches your UA-cam videos. I really love the RV , it's really beautiful. I have dreams of owning one someday, but sadly I am doing poor and am not able to afford it.
You can buy our Class A for $10,000! It’s a 2001 but my husband is a master mechanic and it’s in great condition. Just want to get a 5th wheel. It was $200,000 new. Unfortunately for us, we don’t have a vehicle that we can tow behind it and end up renting a car wherever we go
When I ran OTR, I ran at height as much as possible. It was cooler at night, which made driving the mountains better. There were fewer drivers on the road, and the truckers who ran at night were generally higher quality drivers. Less traffic meant covering more miles. When it was time to shut down, finding parking was no sweat. The pickle parks were crowded and dangerous. I stayed out of them. I didn't have to wait on showers. But driving at night was hard on my body. Graveyard shift never was my thing. It aged me quite a bit.
I've learned so much from Andrew Steele driving to the layouts, slides, 50m buddy plugs, Lithium Ion Batteries,Dumping of Tanks Andrew Steele is by far the best source of information on RVing Well Done Sir
Very beautiful coach. At first I thought the travel expenses were very high but when I figured it if I were driving my F150, your fuel expenses were about double but if you figure roughly $200/night for a hotel, you were further ahead by about $100 and you get to essentially have the comfort of your own home the whole time
@Edgar Miller i thought the same thing thats amount was serious coin and he stayed three of the four nights in the least desirable spots to stay for rvers
1st time seeing your channel, € it's absolutely amazing being a former cross country truck driver watching this brings back memories of that, stay safe Andrew, Happy New Year!
Cool video with great content. Your figuring the cost from AZ to FL is very helpful. Not all RVers are going to make a trip like that, but will probably be more likely to spread out the trip, thus spreading out the fuel cost. There is a lot to be seen between your starting point and your final destination! Haha! Thanks for sharing!
I love traveling over the road. I was a truck driver and took my family with me a lot. I have an old '85 Alegro and use it a lot down in Mexico. Gasoline is expensive here. I would love to have a diesel pusher and be able to travel all over. I absolutely love this video. Thank you for uploading this adventure.
Enjoyed this Andrew! We will make that trip next year. It's funny you keep so many different vlogs in work at the same time you forget where you are. It's fun to keep up with you.
I remember my first time on the road, the ‘wait a minute, where am I’ still gets me. Thank you for your enthusiasm, far too many monotone rv’ng channels.
Buddy, well done! I want to take my family on a cross country motor home trip. Trying to figure out the best way to do it, how to save on the motor home we buy, and what it will cost us to live on the road. Super helpful.
That was a cool video, really enjoyed the driving parts to kinda see the traffic. Holy cow the rest stops and truck stops. I don’t comment much but I did enjoy this format. Safe travels and Merry Christmas Andrew!
Hey Andrew, just watching some random videos and yours caught my eye because I have an 07 Phaeton w/ tag like yours, although based on the head/taillights yours looks like an 08 or 09 and mine has the darker cherry wood cabinets. I’ve been full time for about 10 yrs now. I’ve driven the same route several times and often stay in New Orleans at the French Qt rv resort too to load up on po’boys, muffulettas and Abita beer. Real tricky getting off I-10 down onto the surface streets to get in the park. One missed turn and you’re driving down those narrow, creaky old streets praying you don’t hit anything/one and can get yourself turned around. I usually overnight at Walmarts and always stop mid afternoon to use my iPad with satellite view to scope out the roads getting into the Walmart to reduce any surprises. I’ve never been booted out of a Walmart but learned early on to never park near their loading docks unless you want to be awakened and asked to move at 3 am because a dozen semis are coming in to offload. I like what you said about waking up and not knowing exactly where you are. Its an odd feeling, and one I’m familiar with but pretty cool. I’ve been in one spot for too long (Hemet, CA) trying to stay somewhat isolated due to covid but being fully vaxxed I’m ready to roll the dice and hit the road again and your video inspired me to do so.
That was SO fun! I felt like I took the trip with you. Gotta do more of those. Looking forward to upcoming videos. Learning a ton because of you. Thank you so much Andrew🥳
This was a fact-finding trip, right! I thought the purpose of a RV was to enjoy the journey. Coffee, eggs, toast, etc. Fun to watch, but I missed something!
Great Video! I might add a couple other tips, The shoulder or even a out of the way rustic rest stop can have some very shady characters around. I stopped in one such place in Florida off I-4 late one night and was awaken by a noise , found 3 guys out back on the camera . I started the motor and they ran. And Andrew I'm surprised the pocket door going in and out doesn't bug you whole driving. :) What other rattles and creaks are in the coach while running down the road??
Actually the lack of spots has little to do with electronic logs. I used to be OTR, and it was getting bad 20 years ago. States since have closed more and more rest areas, Utah is the worst. Plus many of the truck stops have consolidated over the years, so the smaller mom and pop stops have slowly been disappearing. When I drove, I was told to find other places such as church parking lots, industrial areas, and the places I was making deliveries to. There is a place here in Montana that one of the larger companies wants to build, and of course you have the "not in my backyard" complaints. Even though there is a large stockyard next-door, and the next exit has two stops with few issues.
Not enough parking they need to make big huge lots,like 400-900 truck spots on the interstates like the size of the Iowa 80 truck stop lot Would definitely be a huge help
@@allanmccullough8550 This is Montana, cattle get out on the highway. At least at the stockyards, they are in pens, and if they did get out, they would not be out on the highway. That yard has been there for a few decades now, and never any issues.
I love these kind of videos. you just answered a question I have always had, how much does a coach get in fuel mileage. Great video!! Looking forward to more.
Same here. If only I was rich I would love to own something like this but a little smaller. Travel w/ several of my friends & having fun. I dream a lot about these motor homes. Traveling on a dark night in a snowstorm & stopping in the middle & having a barbecue.
You can park overnight at any Texas rest stop or roadside rest area, including the small off interstate stops on state and US hwys. There are many RV sites in the small state parks throughout Texas as well.
I made that trip from Phoenix to El Paso in our American Eagle pusher. Potholes on the freeway driving through New Mexico rattled a lot of stuff loose, cracked some tile, kitchen sink fell out, and fuel pump failed after hitting several and got stranded in Las Cruces for a weekend. We haven't been on that road since. Did New Mexico fix the potholes on eastbound I10? We have family in Albuquerque so now we use as an excuse to go that way when we visit TX, and add an extra day of travel.
When I retired in 2014 it was a 14 hour log , once you logged on you had a total of 14 hours , the break down was 11 hours of driving and 3 hours of whatever you needed them for and you could not go over the 14 hours
Florida looks nice! Have a great time and looking forward to more videos about that great resort. I want to build something similar to their Coach Cottages at Smith Mountain Lake. Those things look sweet.
Truck stops usually fill up around dark. Certain truck stops are full by 2:00 pm and others hardly EVER have any open spots. When I was OTR I tried to find parking around 4-6:00 pm and be back on the road 10 hours later. As for fuel: I'm guessing you DO NOT have a fuel card. With a fuel card you'll get a discount from the pump price (currently 30-40 cents per gallon) and almost NEVER have to visit the fuel desk before you pump your fuel. My solution to truck stop noise: EAR PLUGS!
Hey Andrew. New to your blogs. Just watched this video of your trip to Florida last year. My wife and I Live in Peoria AZ, I to purchased a Motorhome from North Trails RV in fort Myers. Bought a 2017 grand tour 45rl form them . Purchased site unseen for the most part. We flew out on a wed. walked trough thurs 10.00 am and on the road by 1.00, The dealership was awsome . Trent Turner was great with the financing. Everthing was done ahead of time so all we had to do was inspect and sign. Our trip back took us 3 days, lots of seat time for me.. gas was alot more for us around 4.00 now. Same problem with rest stops . But the coach was an amazing thrill to drive. Empty load . ended up getting 7 miles to the gallon. she around 45 k pounds empty, Weve had it for a month and a half now, Took it to the Blue Becon twice now for a bath. Rig is a garaged Florida full paint, so she in excellent condition. Watch some of your videos on detail them . And I bought a Garage guys deionizer to run behind water softner.. Thanks for your suggestions on products. Just had to comment once I seen you purched from North Tral. I would recomend them to anyone.Thanks man.
Love the video. How many gallons did you purchase? Also, from someone who aspires to be an RV owner, you should do a video on the set-up and breakdown once you arrive at the Resort. Merry Christmas. Thanks for the great videos.
What do you do for a living? What TPMS are you running? Do you have a family and is that the reason for the larger coach? If most of my trips were just me, I’d be very tempted to go with the Airstream Atlas getting 16 to 18 mpg.
You seem to go from Indiana to Jersey to Arizona to Florida to Montana in the same month! You're crazy! ;-) you have to be one of the hardest working guys in the rv youtube world 🌎
Driving a Entertainer Coach for a living means that we are doing this all of the time even while you are asleep. My personal worst drive was Oakland CA to Tampa FL in 2 1/2 Daze. Our coaches were owned by the entertainer and tagged as RV's which did not require us to maintain log books. My personal bad time of driving is between 1 and 3 AM so I always get a band member to sit in the jump seat to talk to me , after that I am OK until we get to the venue .
I’m in Dallas. You see cars that stalled all the time that have their trunks pried open, windows smashed, it’s like it’s a game to ransack cars on the side of the highway.
This is real life , real time , enjoying Andrews travel in the real world of motor coach traveling . I’m Learning so much from your real time travels . , this is the real deal !!
Looks like you had a great trip. Yeah, it was always fun pulling into a truck stop and fuel up with the Big Boys. But just remember, if you're flat towing a vehicle and turn the wrong way to exit, you can't back up. You have to unhook there in front of God and everyone......Ask me how I know that!!! Great video. Merry Christmas
Right on! Great info. That’s my style also, just stop off wherever along the way. Plan to hit the road again in a few months. I did that exact same trip a couple years ago.
My wife and I used to drive from Los Angeles California to Key West Florida in 4 days in our Winnebago Adventurer 37C every year for 12 years! Texas was always the kicker, plus Interstate 10 needed some love...
Just did a small trip down from California to Arizona. And yes I love being on the road, loves gas stations and we do the same we find places to sleep. Just slept at a pilot in Tacna Arizona. Glad your safe thanks for the video road trip lol.
I always look for a Cracker Barrel to stop at for the night. It's not just a good place to stop at but you can get dinner and breakfast too. I know everyone travels at their own pace but I find that I get a lot better MPG if I stick to 60mph. Hope you have safe travels and thanks for sharing your travels with us.
I've run the numbers and every time, every time if you get paid by the mile even if the fuel comes out of your pocket as the O/O a faster pace and more miles pays more.
Camping World in Katy Texas is where I purchased my RV from. They are the best without pressure to buy. The best part is they tell the truth. I was going to spent way too much. They showed me why and what would work better.
Great trip! Just wanted to tell you that my channel is very new and I remember about a year ago you did a video on and how you felt about your first hater well I got mine two days ago and it does hurt. I am still trying to get organized and learn how to do this. If you have any recommendations please let me know. Thomyt
Dear RV Friends...If any of you remember the late actor, Ernest Borgnine...he and his son, take some interesting trips, along with a videographer...in his Maxed-Out Prevost Motor Coach, about 8 to 10 years ago, I'm guessing. Very entertaining, especially if you like the actor. He was most famous, for McHale's Navy. Thank you
This was just the type of video I was hoping to find. First time I’ve seen you and now I subscribe. It would have been a bonus if you could have told us actual miles and gallons. 5 Star Video!
I met a recently retired couple in Watson Lake Yukon years ago. They had a brand Buick with a cloths rack in the back. I was admiring the car when he came out and we started chatting. He had been a career accountand and had many clients who had retired and did the motorhome/5th wheel thing. He said you need to do it because you like. But don't do it looking for any economic reason. He calculated that he and his wife could travel anywhere they want, stay in some of the best hotels, eat in the best restaurants and not have to cook, do dishes or go grocery shopping or hunt Walmarts, truck stops or others or calculate depreciation on an RV for far, far less money. It's a no brainer.
@@franciscocarlos-xy9qv about the same for me. My TT is 6300lbs dry. Pulling with a newer Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter. Might bump up to a diesel truck next year.
Good stuff and i liked the experience,But i gotta being a New Yorker and having the excessive tolls we do here.. How much do you figure tolls and bridge crossings added to the trip ?
Just bought a 2022 Prevost by Marathon. $1.8-million. They're going for $2.4-2.6million. I pulled the trigger on it because I was saving literally $500Kgrand. The Sales tax alone was $300K on 8.8%. Just to register it. 204-gallon gas tank. Diesel Fuel is $6-7 per gallon national average. Between $1300-1500 every full fill up. Plus 6-months insurance at a time. Now, trying to buy a Home in FL to spend winters but must have 45'-foot garage for an RV. Permanent RV'ing is much more fun if you have home as a destination point. Being a permanent Nomad can be discomforting without having a safety net.
Clean bed, clean toilets, clean shower, our clothing in the closet, our food in the refrigerator, satellite T.V., Sirus XM radio. We can stop anywhere, eat a meal, stretch our legs. We really enjoy the RV over hotels and eating at restaurants for every meal. Never an issue traveling with our 4 legged furry friends either. 2017 Entegra Anthem 42 RBQ
This comment is a real problem...it won't let me give it two thumbs up! 😁
We had one. You can't stop just anywhere. Finding a place to park the rig is a big challenge in cities or near attractions. Some places don't allow overnight parking for RV's. And if you don't take along another vehicle, once you hook up, you have no transportation.
People are gunna ignore like the head coach of the ravens didnt comment this😂😂
@@StaledHotCheetoh lol first time seeing this video and your comment. Lol I seen this and instantly realized who it is
@@amywalker7515 First world problems :-)
I use to drive truck and was told that when you stop to sleep write down where you are and where you're going, as that saves you from saying, "Where the hell am I???"
'good advice - I heard to get 2 full time jobs at McDonald's instead of driving - you'll not only make more $$, you'll have more home time.
Retired now with a 15 year Teamster pension helping along with the social security payment
Having RV’d since the late 70’s my take is: 1. Fuel is one of the cheaper elements of the overall cost as compared to depreciation & maintenance: 2. There is a disconnect between what you spend to own an rv and the sketchy/run down places you end up parking on trips
Chef never ended up sketchy okace light yagt
Thanks for taking us on your trip - it just cost me 1 beer 🍻
I'm a truck driver and the best time to find parking is before 9pm , and the best place to park is in prime parking it's 15.00 dollars to pay for parking, but all large truckstops have apps you can pay and reserve parking in advance, I hope this helps you and anyone who watches your UA-cam videos. I really love the RV , it's really beautiful. I have dreams of owning one someday, but sadly I am doing poor and am not able to afford it.
thats why get a small camper 🤣 u can park in desirable location with amazing views 😍
Your probably poor because your paying 15.00 a night to park the truck instead of walking a few feet more
We have a 2001 Class A and we are selling to get a 5th wheel Joseph. It was $200,000 new and you can purchase it for $10,000.
You can buy our Class A for $10,000! It’s a 2001 but my husband is a master mechanic and it’s in great condition. Just want to get a 5th wheel. It was $200,000 new. Unfortunately for us, we don’t have a vehicle that we can tow behind it and end up renting a car wherever we go
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When I ran OTR, I ran at height as much as possible. It was cooler at night, which made driving the mountains better. There were fewer drivers on the road, and the truckers who ran at night were generally higher quality drivers. Less traffic meant covering more miles. When it was time to shut down, finding parking was no sweat. The pickle parks were crowded and dangerous. I stayed out of them. I didn't have to wait on showers. But driving at night was hard on my body. Graveyard shift never was my thing. It aged me quite a bit.
"Pickle parks". Does that mean what I think it does?
I've learned so much from Andrew Steele driving to the layouts, slides, 50m buddy plugs, Lithium Ion Batteries,Dumping of Tanks Andrew Steele is by far the best source of information on RVing Well Done Sir
Thank you for the kind words Keith!
I am watching . I enjoy
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Very beautiful coach. At first I thought the travel expenses were very high but when I figured it if I were driving my F150, your fuel expenses were about double but if you figure roughly $200/night for a hotel, you were further ahead by about $100 and you get to essentially have the comfort of your own home the whole time
I love the idea of just traveling down the road boondocking all the way. Just free as a bird stopping when you want to. Awesome ride.
@Edgar Miller i thought the same thing thats amount was serious coin and he stayed three of the four nights in the least desirable spots to stay for rvers
1st time seeing your channel, € it's absolutely amazing being a former cross country truck driver watching this brings back memories of that, stay safe Andrew, Happy New Year!
Cool video with great content. Your figuring the cost from AZ to FL is very helpful. Not all RVers are going to make a trip like that, but will probably be more likely to spread out the trip, thus spreading out the fuel cost. There is a lot to be seen between your starting point and your final destination! Haha! Thanks for sharing!
I love traveling over the road. I was a truck driver and took my family with me a lot. I have an old '85 Alegro and use it a lot down in Mexico. Gasoline is expensive here. I would love to have a diesel pusher and be able to travel all over. I absolutely love this video. Thank you for uploading this adventure.
Enjoyed this Andrew! We will make that trip next year. It's funny you keep so many different vlogs in work at the same time you forget where you are. It's fun to keep up with you.
Glad you made it safe and sound! Merry Christmas!
I remember my first time on the road, the ‘wait a minute, where am I’ still gets me. Thank you for your enthusiasm, far too many monotone rv’ng channels.
Buddy, well done! I want to take my family on a cross country motor home trip. Trying to figure out the best way to do it, how to save on the motor home we buy, and what it will cost us to live on the road. Super helpful.
That was an excellent video. I really enjoyed it. Great music, great commentary, great travelling shots. Thanks.
Nice to be on the road trip with you. Great video and thanks for the costs and virtual experience Andrew!
This guy is so genuine. Great channel!
This something that I would love to do.., with the pandemic going on this is a very safe way to travel thanks for the review 👍
That was a cool video, really enjoyed the driving parts to kinda see the traffic. Holy cow the rest stops and truck stops. I don’t comment much but I did enjoy this format.
Safe travels and Merry Christmas Andrew!
Now this one I really enjoyed! For that reason, that's why I want one so badly!!! Thank you!
This was an amazing trip! I enjoyed going along with you. This is making me want to get an RV and start traveling.
Hey Andrew, just watching some random videos and yours caught my eye because I have an 07 Phaeton w/ tag like yours, although based on the head/taillights yours looks like an 08 or 09 and mine has the darker cherry wood cabinets.
I’ve been full time for about 10 yrs now. I’ve driven the same route several times and often stay in New Orleans at the French Qt rv resort too to load up on po’boys, muffulettas and Abita beer. Real tricky getting off I-10 down onto the surface streets to get in the park. One missed turn and you’re driving down those narrow, creaky old streets praying you don’t hit anything/one and can get yourself turned around.
I usually overnight at Walmarts and always stop mid afternoon to use my iPad with satellite view to scope out the roads getting into the Walmart to reduce any surprises. I’ve never been booted out of a Walmart but learned early on to never park near their loading docks unless you want to be awakened and asked to move at 3 am because a dozen semis are coming in to offload.
I like what you said about waking up and not knowing exactly where you are. Its an odd feeling, and one I’m familiar with but pretty cool. I’ve been in one spot for too long (Hemet, CA) trying to stay somewhat isolated due to covid but being fully vaxxed I’m ready to roll the dice and hit the road again and your video inspired me to do so.
Always great watching your honest videos. 👍
Thank you Andrew for the road trip awesome' and when on the road so long it can get dizzying happy travels.
Love the safety first. Locking the door as you got in. I do that every time.
It’s really very cheap compared to divorce and everything 😂
Thats fckd up lol. Funny if its not you, but still fckd up
Duke Reaper22 😂 happy new year 🎆🎈🎊
Actually it's a divorce is cheap if you're broke!
Too funny. Thanks for the laugh.🤣
Micha 6:8 your welcome
Exactly why I love the 300 gallon fuel tank in my Wanderlodge...
I know! I had an 83 FC35SB with the slow as can be 3208 CAT and a 300 gallon tank..from empty to full was a grand to fill up back in 2006!!
@@chrisreed26 Wow!
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That was SO fun! I felt like I took the trip with you. Gotta do more of those. Looking forward to upcoming videos. Learning a ton because of you. Thank you so much Andrew🥳
This was a fact-finding trip, right!
I thought the purpose of a RV was to enjoy the journey. Coffee, eggs, toast, etc. Fun to watch, but I missed something!
Great Video! I might add a couple other tips, The shoulder or even a out of the way rustic rest stop can have some very shady characters around. I stopped in one such place in Florida off I-4 late one night and was awaken by a noise , found 3 guys out back on the camera . I started the motor and they ran. And Andrew I'm surprised the pocket door going in and out doesn't bug you whole driving. :) What other rattles and creaks are in the coach while running down the road??
Really enjoying your road trip videos! Let's get Big Tony back on board!
Actually the lack of spots has little to do with electronic logs. I used to be OTR, and it was getting bad 20 years ago. States since have closed more and more rest areas, Utah is the worst. Plus many of the truck stops have consolidated over the years, so the smaller mom and pop stops have slowly been disappearing. When I drove, I was told to find other places such as church parking lots, industrial areas, and the places I was making deliveries to. There is a place here in Montana that one of the larger companies wants to build, and of course you have the "not in my backyard" complaints. Even though there is a large stockyard next-door, and the next exit has two stops with few issues.
I don't think a bunch of cattle next to the truck stop is a good idea.
Not enough parking they need to make big huge lots,like 400-900 truck spots on the interstates like the size of the Iowa 80 truck stop lot Would definitely be a huge help
@@allanmccullough8550 This is Montana, cattle get out on the highway. At least at the stockyards, they are in pens, and if they did get out, they would not be out on the highway. That yard has been there for a few decades now, and never any issues.
@@mtevilone I guess if it doesn't smell like a feed lot it would work. Been to Montana many times, one of my favorite states.
@@mtevilone...except for smell that is
I love these kind of videos. you just answered a question I have always had, how much does a coach get in fuel mileage. Great video!! Looking forward to more.
Same here. If only I was rich I would love to own something like this but a little smaller. Travel w/ several of my friends & having fun. I dream a lot about these motor homes. Traveling on a dark night in a snowstorm & stopping in the middle & having a barbecue.
6 mp gallon
I like your positivity. Thanks for the glimpse at a very different life.
You can park overnight at any Texas rest stop or roadside rest area, including the small off interstate stops on state and US hwys. There are many RV sites in the small state parks throughout Texas as well.
Thanks for this vicarious Christmas trip!!!! Be safe and enjoy!!
Thank you for using spellchecker!
Christmas has satanic rituals like decorating a pine tree that came from a satanic witch ritual 🎄
I made that trip from Phoenix to El Paso in our American Eagle pusher. Potholes on the freeway driving through New Mexico rattled a lot of stuff loose, cracked some tile, kitchen sink fell out, and fuel pump failed after hitting several and got stranded in Las Cruces for a weekend. We haven't been on that road since. Did New Mexico fix the potholes on eastbound I10?
We have family in Albuquerque so now we use as an excuse to go that way when we visit TX, and add an extra day of travel.
You do a great job Andrew. Nice work and fun watching you travel.
Great Road Trip Andrew and thanks for sharing!
When I retired in 2014 it was a 14 hour log , once you logged on you had a total of 14 hours , the break down was 11 hours of driving and 3 hours of whatever you needed them for and you could not go over the 14 hours
New rvs self driving mode sleep self driving ide
Have you ever compared diesel prices at truck stops vs regular gas stations?
Loving your partition doors and cupboard doors all flapping around when you're manoeuvering around in truck stops and petrol stations
Florida looks nice! Have a great time and looking forward to more videos about that great resort. I want to build something similar to their Coach Cottages at Smith Mountain Lake. Those things look sweet.
Buy bjy cheaper eltric rv. Oneky $4500. Or $3750
Nice trip documentary. I enjoyed it. Thanks, very interesting, honest chat.
Truck stops usually fill up around dark. Certain truck stops are full by 2:00 pm and others hardly EVER have any open spots. When I was OTR I tried to find parking around 4-6:00 pm and be back on the road 10 hours later.
As for fuel: I'm guessing you DO NOT have a fuel card. With a fuel card you'll get a discount from the pump price (currently 30-40 cents per gallon) and almost NEVER have to visit the fuel desk before you pump your fuel.
My solution to truck stop noise: EAR PLUGS!
Wrong generator mother heard
Hey Andrew. New to your blogs. Just watched this video of your trip to Florida last year. My wife and I Live in Peoria AZ, I to purchased a Motorhome from North Trails RV in fort Myers. Bought a 2017 grand tour 45rl form them . Purchased site unseen for the most part. We flew out on a wed. walked trough thurs 10.00 am and on the road by 1.00, The dealership was awsome . Trent Turner was great with the financing. Everthing was done ahead of time so all we had to do was inspect and sign. Our trip back took us 3 days, lots of seat time for me.. gas was alot more for us around 4.00 now. Same problem with rest stops . But the coach was an amazing thrill to drive. Empty load . ended up getting 7 miles to the gallon. she around 45 k pounds empty, Weve had it for a month and a half now, Took it to the Blue Becon twice now for a bath. Rig is a garaged Florida full paint, so she in excellent condition. Watch some of your videos on detail them . And I bought a Garage guys deionizer to run behind water softner.. Thanks for your suggestions on products. Just had to comment once I seen you purched from North Tral. I would recomend them to anyone.Thanks man.
Love the video. How many gallons did you purchase? Also, from someone who aspires to be an RV owner, you should do a video on the set-up and breakdown once you arrive at the Resort. Merry Christmas. Thanks for the great videos.
I enjoy fueling up at truck stops. Said no trucker ever.
But he likes the vibe....and thinks that not shaving makes you a bum. 🤷🏼♂️
Interesting name there Mixer Man Bear!
The lot lizards must flock to a man who has a table and an ashtray available
@@psions555 That’s funny shit yo!😂😝😂🤣😎👍
@@rickwaggoner8479 😎👍
Excellent information about the fuel cost. Better than I had expected.
What do you do for a living? What TPMS are you running? Do you have a family and is that the reason for the larger coach? If most of my trips were just me, I’d be very tempted to go with the Airstream Atlas getting 16 to 18 mpg.
Thx.Andrew enjoy your Channel & RV Videos..
I am in Asia Right now..
Happy Holidays.
Just drove my 1990 Prevost Liberty Xl 40 from Sioux falls to central florida for just under $900.. That was 1500 + miles... She is a classic
Not bad at all. Thats about $.72 cents a mile. Im sure a granny in a full size suv would be about the same.
@@williscurry6557 🚌😅🤣so true
Always love seeing the Superdome when going to New Orleans
Thanks for posting these videos Andrew. Good job.
This is the dude who parks at the fuel pump for an hour. 🤣
He likes the fuel pump “vibe”.
Hey if you got it... flaunt it....
Hey you gotta shower and eat too right?
Just shows his lack of knowledge or caring!
Exactly why I never pull up behind a Suburban or dually pickup at the gas lane at Costco.
You seem to go from Indiana to Jersey to Arizona to Florida to Montana in the same month! You're crazy! ;-) you have to be one of the hardest working guys in the rv youtube world 🌎
Driving a Entertainer Coach for a living means that we are doing this all of the time even while you are asleep. My personal worst drive was Oakland CA to Tampa FL in 2 1/2 Daze. Our coaches were owned by the entertainer and tagged as RV's which did not require us to maintain log books. My personal bad time of driving is between 1 and 3 AM so I always get a band member to sit in the jump seat to talk to me , after that I am OK until we get to the venue .
We’ve got those “if your vehicle stalls” signs in DFW as well. Problem is people stand around on highways and get run over.
I’m in Dallas. You see cars that stalled all the time that have their trunks pried open, windows smashed, it’s like it’s a game to ransack cars on the side of the highway.
Always enjoy your vlogs, this was a nice change as I too enjoy the driving and truck stops along the way. Keep it up!!
This is real life , real time , enjoying Andrews travel in the real world of motor coach traveling . I’m Learning so much from your real time travels . , this is the real deal !!
Great to hear! Thanks!
Looks like you had a great trip. Yeah, it was always fun pulling into a truck stop and fuel up with the Big Boys. But just remember, if you're flat towing a vehicle and turn the wrong way to exit, you can't back up. You have to unhook there in front of God and everyone......Ask me how I know that!!! Great video. Merry Christmas
Right on! Great info. That’s my style also, just stop off wherever along the way. Plan to hit the road again in a few months. I did that exact same trip a couple years ago.
Man I been looking for a Chanel like this ✅ got a new subscriber 🔥
Awesome! Thank you!
Man, you have guts to park beside that SWIFT truck!!!!!
Lol he might be wanting a new Rv.
Sure Wished I Finished Training = SWIFT
Right? Even J.B. Hunt drivers cringe when they pass!
parking next to a parked Swift Carrier Truck Line freight hauler is the safest place, just imagine if it was moving , eh
He's lucky to be alive to film this video, when I'm in my Ram and approach Swift, I let they HEMI kick in and get out of work way
My wife and I used to drive from Los Angeles California to Key West Florida in 4 days in our Winnebago Adventurer 37C every year for 12 years! Texas was always the kicker, plus Interstate 10 needed some love...
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New subscriber here. Finally seen something good to watch about RV 😍❤️ I really love it.
Next time you roll through the texas area look for Buc-ee's. Those gas stations are freaking awsome!
Great food
I don’t think Bucees allows 18 wheelers onto their property to fill up with gas or stay overnight. Not sure about 40-45 ft. RV’s.
I’ve seen those on the way to Jacksonville and my god they look amazing
Great brisket sandwiches!!
Loved the ride I would love to do that some day it looked really cool.
So many miles on I10 from Houston to Jacksonville. I can't even count the many times I have traveled this route.
Who you drive for I need this route
Master riat trip tyat high way average 110 mph
This was a fun video, it's like I was along for the ride. More videos like this please. :)
I couldn’t drive that knowing there’s a big comfy bed just waiting for me.
Just did a small trip down from California to Arizona. And yes I love being on the road, loves gas stations and we do the same we find places to sleep. Just slept at a pilot in Tacna Arizona. Glad your safe thanks for the video road trip lol.
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I always look for a Cracker Barrel to stop at for the night. It's not just a good place to stop at but you can get dinner and breakfast too. I know everyone travels at their own pace but I find that I get a lot better MPG if I stick to 60mph. Hope you have safe travels and thanks for sharing your travels with us.
Agree 👍 100 percent 👍
I've run the numbers and every time, every time if you get paid by the mile even if the fuel comes out of your pocket as the O/O a faster pace and more miles pays more.
Looks like a nice trip. I like your content. Loved all your Newell stuff, I live 20 miles from the factory. Hope you enjoy Florida.
glad to see your coach made n AL and that you made a stop here as well! my son is a huge fan
Camping World in Katy Texas is where I purchased my RV from. They are the best without pressure to buy. The best part is they tell the truth. I was going to spent way too much. They showed me why and what would work better.
You are a fine young man...press on..always injoy that smiling Andrew...PeAce💜🤴
I know he's so stinking cute when he gets wound up talking about coaches! LOL
Big respect for Andrew running solo. Only a true pro will do that. Great informative vid. You got about 6mpg. Only question is Cummins or?
Andrew, glad I found your channel perlove your style in the way you address things. Looking forward to other videos.
We are headed to Scottsdale monday in our rig! Staying at McDowell Mtn
Great trip! Just wanted to tell you that my channel is very new and I remember about a year ago you did a video on and how you felt about your first hater well I got mine two days ago and it does hurt. I am still trying to get organized and learn how to do this. If you have any recommendations please let me know. Thomyt
Hi, Nice home! Quick question, do I need a CDL to drive this type of RV? Thanks and stay safe on the roads!
Really enjoy your vids. I like the fact that you don’t have an acting coach or any of that crap. Keep them coming!
Hey great channel 1st time I seen you and I’m now a Fan!!!🤠
Awesome! Thank you!
Dear RV Friends...If any of you remember the late actor, Ernest Borgnine...he and his son, take some interesting trips, along with a videographer...in his Maxed-Out Prevost Motor Coach, about 8 to 10 years ago, I'm guessing. Very entertaining, especially if you like the actor. He was most famous, for McHale's Navy. Thank you
He named his coach "Sun Bum". He was one actor who was "common folks ready". Never had a "big head" about his success.
This was just the type of video I was hoping to find. First time I’ve seen you and now I subscribe. It would have been a bonus if you could have told us actual miles and gallons. 5 Star Video!
Thanks for the info on truck stops and places, planning trip to NC from CA :)))
Next time you come through El Paso, stop by our house. Free water, sewer, and electric hook-up in a safe neighborhood near I-10. Take care.
What’s your phone number? I’ll hit you up if I’m ever down that way .
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Is it open to anyone driving by on a RV?
Wouldn't mind the same hospitality.
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Probably not for your ax murderer self.
@@johnle231 Haha... What if I create a UA-cam channel? Lol 😂
Why was it so dangerous to stop and get out in El Paso Tx ? Curious!
Hi Andrew love watching your videos when you drive your rv keep on
Two years after driving semis I learned that it's hard to find Truck Stop Parking or any parking for a large Vehicles past 8 p.m.
I met a recently retired couple in Watson Lake Yukon years ago. They had a brand Buick with a cloths rack in the back. I was admiring the car when he came out and we started chatting. He had been a career accountand and had many clients who had retired and did the motorhome/5th wheel thing. He said you need to do it because you like. But don't do it looking for any economic reason. He calculated that he and his wife could travel anywhere they want, stay in some of the best hotels, eat in the best restaurants and not have to cook, do dishes or go grocery shopping or hunt Walmarts, truck stops or others or calculate depreciation on an RV for far, far less money. It's a no brainer.
Wow. That’s incredible. I spend more in gas pulling a 28ft TT than you do in the diesel pusher. Thanks for the video and safe travels.
What truck do you use for pulling it and how heavy is your rv? I have a 27 ft jayco i average 9 mpg when pulling with my 2002 gmc 2500 sierra
@@franciscocarlos-xy9qv about the same for me. My TT is 6300lbs dry. Pulling with a newer Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter. Might bump up to a diesel truck next year.
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Your a brave guy getting off the Interstate even close to New Orleans 😉🤔
El paso too! Could of get your but deported to Juarez!
@@sams7655 you mean Nogales
Good stuff and i liked the experience,But i gotta being a New Yorker and having the excessive tolls we do here..
How much do you figure tolls and bridge crossings added to the trip ?
I've seen all your videos. Enjoy them all. Have learned many things from watching them. Im in Glendale az.
Need in detail for the trip like Gallons used for total Miles and how many gallons per mile and what kind a engine and horse power,.. thanks
A converted XLII with a 500 Detroit (12.7) and a 7 speed (?) Allison will give you roughly 10 MPG.
4.6 I figured 1..99 gallon
I would love to go cross country in style like that.
Man going back and watching this older video makes me wish I could buy fuel today at these prices. Crazy how much has changed in a years time.
Just bought a 2022 Prevost by Marathon. $1.8-million. They're going for $2.4-2.6million. I pulled the trigger on it because I was saving literally $500Kgrand. The Sales tax alone was $300K on 8.8%. Just to register it. 204-gallon gas tank. Diesel Fuel is $6-7 per gallon national average. Between $1300-1500 every full fill up. Plus 6-months insurance at a time. Now, trying to buy a Home in FL to spend winters but must have 45'-foot garage for an RV. Permanent RV'ing is much more fun if you have home as a destination point. Being a permanent Nomad can be discomforting without having a safety net.
Awesome trip. I did most of that route, but the other direction a few years ago. Love driving and love big RVs