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Great video! We’ve been full time in a 45’ coach for the last 16 years logging over 300k miles. Great to see we’re not alone with the stresses that we all encounter in our travels in a large coach. Always enjoy your videos!
Thank you Suzy,.....thank you,......thank you,......... for validating that Sue and I aren't just a couple of old worn out duds. We take driving it serious,.........and want to keep us & the rig all in one piece as long as we can!
We have just accepted that travel days are going to be stressful and the Pilot/Co-Pilot relationship is of ultimate importance for keeping things safe. Yes, we have a Garmin RV-specific GPS, TPMS, Toad brake system alarms, etc etc etc. And we've had errors and false alarms with all of them, further adding to the fun! Gotta love how the Class A salesmen point out how nice it is that your passenger can get back to the bedroom when the slides are closed and even take a nap during travel. A big HAHAHA there!! Love the honesty of your videos and can totally relate!
It's so wonderful to watch you both in action, especially during the stressful moments. This is textbook on how many occurrences there can be on a daily basis. Teamwork makes the Dream work! We have to order those straps! Hope you had a great dinner! Brendan & Lena Muddy Sneakers, Pa.
Thanks for the videos. I have an older bus so no def issues. Also don't use the hydraulic jacks either. Just let the bus sit where she is. A 52K pound Wanderlodge is very stable. Appreciate what you do for the RV community Mark. Thanks.
One of your best videos. Team work driving down the road and other task is a must in an RV, we all have that moment of OH crap what is going to happen next… watching what you two had to deal with parking and Leveling Myles is a lesson for us newbies…Good notes for our travel planner.. can you tell me where I can order a pair of the up high shorts…lololololo..travel safe.. Kirk
When it comes right down to the math that really is the most important,......I wonder how many subscribers I lost with that segment! I will check to see if I can add them to my Amazon Store Page.
Loved the pants up high thing. It reminded me of my great uncle years ago. He always had his pants up high like that. When he put his hands into his pockets , you would think he had no arms! So funny I was laughing at you! You are a funny guy!
Great job parking and leveling that beautiful coach! I hate having to park on the shoulder to check a possible issue! Good job again! SAFE TRAVELS! HAPPY 4TH
Mark just found out yesterday that my motorhome need a factory rebuilt engine cost a little over 72K . Now that is an expense lol , but doesn't help crying. I really enjoy your videos. I have been watching them for quite sometime. I always look forward to you having another. God Bless and protect you both. Also always remember Happy Trails lol.
@@jeffsteele1295 If this ever happens to us it will end our travels and our channel. So sorry to hear this Jeff. I am at a lost for words. Now I have something else to worry about.
Oh Sue, I thought I had seen it all when your finger was buried up to the 2nd knuckle in your nose, but Marco does his impression of Steve Urkel at the close.....ah boy! I'll give it 5 pt-shhhh's (setting the air brake sound). thanks for the fun ride this week!!!!!!
Interesting close up view of your Newmar rock/mud guard, it has the same angle iron bolted along the bottom for support/counterweight as the one I purchased from Newmar for our Ventana LE (which didn't come with one). After using it for a year or so I removed it feeling it was more of a liability as the angle iron could catch on an obstruction in the road causing significant damage in addition to crushing the DEF exhaust system as you pointed out. Newer designs from Newmar and others replaced that angle iron with a piece of steel with a low profile no snag shape that would glide over obstructions. I would have been pretty stressed out watching that extended trailer hitch inch towards the gravel. Happy to see nothing damaged
@@OurJourneyInMyles If you look at it from the side the steel is wider than the angle iron with a gentle hump much like an ant hill profile in the center for stiffness
This was another great video! Love the honesty and true adventures of living the r.v life. Happy to see that everything worked out from the Honda to setting up the jacks. You guys teach us so much. Don’t know if we will ever venture out in an r.v. But we still enjoy watching your weekly adventures. Congratulations to Sue’s sister and her new “Manly” car. And the burger looked really good. HAPPY 4th Mark and Sue!
Our rear jacks are too large in diameter to get jack pads for. They are 13" diameter. The newer Dutch Stars actually have smaller rear jack pad diameter.
We used to live in Petaluma and went to the lodge many times. When we move away we would stay at their park while visiting friends. We had the same problem parking as you did in our 40’ MH; except our DEF tank isn’t where yours is. We always stick out.🙃
Mark, you and I have a very similar sense of humor. I must say it is sometimes embarrassing to see myself on You Tube! The Manly, shorts up, stunt filled my sinuses with coffee and prompted my comment.
🕯Essential Oils and Candles !!!!!🕯🤣🤣🤣 ...you're killing me Mark!!!!!! So grateful that you and Sue started this Journey in Myles! Thank you for sharing with us! Hi Sue!!! Oxo! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
...oh no... seems the airstream insurance company should have paid! That's quite an unexpected expense. 😢 Do hang in... gratitude for having the means to keep your rig repaired properly. 🙏🏽
Hi guys, I just got to this video after about a month and a half of travel, unfortunately only 1 weekend of it was in our new to us 2014 Newmar Ventana DP. A couple of questions; if you would have preferred to stay further back in your elks spot, why didn't you manually level without airing down? Why did you lower the front of your coach? Putting the wheels down just enough to not let them turn freely takes almost none of the hanging weight off your suspension and those wheels add nothing to your stability or positioning. Thanks, I always learn something from your videos.
After I recorded how much things tetter-totter back there, I will NEVER back over any overhang ledges again. Airing down before leveling makes our lift in the front less dramatic normally. All the irv2.com forum advice says to take the hanging OFF the front wheels. We all know that a hard stop is designed in a suspension mechanism such as this. The minimal support is to "dimensionally put the bag at something less than maximum extension" during your stay. I assume this is to keep the bag in as good a shape as possible.
For bridge experience you need need to go over the "Mighty Mac" from the southern to northern peninsula of Michigan. Almost 5 miles long and up to 200ft high. Freaked out my 14 year old when we went over two weeks ago for the first time in a class A. But now, she is 15, birthday was Wednesday, and coming back she had no issues at all.... just dad trying to stay in his lane in the winds.
@@OurJourneyInMyles I would also like to test drive a newer class A and see if I have the same issues I did with staying in my lane etc that I did with this 2007 model.
The first purchase I made for the motorhome were two FiFis from the OJiM Amazon store. Don’t leave home without them. I didn’t stop my spending spree there and might have to delay my retirement in order to pay off those purchases.
Camping for full hookup 50 amp service was $30/night As a comparison, the KOA in town was between $80 and over a $100 per night on Holidays. The meals & drinks in ALL the lodges throughout the US are super cheap,........and all taste home cooked.
Because of the Full Wall Slide, a NEWMAR coach will “most of the time” go back together better on the air suspension while on your tires. Sometimes we have to violate the procedure due to issues that arise, but we mostly only deploy the slides when aired up, on the tires only,…..then level. When folding up,……come off the jacks,……air up,…….shut off engine,…..bring slides in. We have opened EACH of our slides over 100 times. Results with each evolution is always different. The best result is “usually" following the procedure they recommend in the manual. Many folks are misinformed on the correct Newmar FWS model procedure. Newmar has published PIB#38, issued 01/29/15 addressing the change in procedure for all Full Wall Slide coaches only! Make sure you also get and understand TSB-466 (Technical Service Bulletin) This is about the gear box mounting bolt torque issues you need to monitor. This issue cannot be ignored. When the bolts get loose, the gearcase will snap off. It’s a $1500 repair.
I never have seen that before happen with an Rv at a campground where you were holding up that plate. I was wondering what happened. But glad you fixed it. I have never seen a manly walk before. That was funny!😂 I hope Mark that you and Sue had a very nice 4th of July!🇺🇸🇺🇸 Have a great week and travel safe and stay safe. Hope you a great time with sues sister.
Elks Lodges, like the Moose Lodges, are spread out throughout the country. They vary greatly, and are listed in the RV Trip Wizard trip planning software as one of your lodging options! We would have talked about how you join such a club, but it varies greatly from region to region. Joining the Elks is best done from the town you live in with your sticks and bricks. That would then become your "home" lodge. Joining a Lodge in hip & trendy towns will cost more than in more ordinary USA! We joined through the FMCA "Elks Club Chapter" organization because we have no "hometown" because we are always moving, and are Full Time RV. If you are Full Time RV you would need to contact the Elks Club FMCA Chapter (that understands the full time RV Life) to be able to join with the special provisional rules they have in place. We highly recommend joining the Elks for all they good they do for others, and the joy it will give you as well!
That's funny! These shorts are my favorite style. I bought (8) pair about 3 years ago EXACTLY while in West Allis Wisconsin! Guess I need to think an update,.....
I I have a home in the area you’re driving in. Near Martinez and Benicia (toll bridges) HW 37s fun to going to Petaluma. Did you go to Gen Vallejos fort? Petaluma use to be the chicken capital of the world. Incase your into that stuff when you’re not playing mechanic.
We have heard that music 50 times while editing our 180 videos. We needed to mix it up a little. We use Artlist Music Licensing. The intro song is called: Brainstorm by Rex Banner (Startups & Storytellers) Artlist
I can still remember when a draftsmen taught this old engineer a thing or two about how awesome datum dimensioning can be when used on a crowded "hand drawn" layout drawing,..........back in the day.
Elks Lodges, like the Moose Lodges, are spread out throughout the country. They vary greatly, and are listed in the RV Trip Wizard trip planning software as one of your lodging options! We would have talked about how you join such a club, but it varies greatly from region to region. Joining the Elks is best done from the town you live in with your sticks and bricks. That would then become your "home" lodge. Joining a Lodge in hip & trendy towns will cost more than in more ordinary USA! We joined through the FMCA "Elks Club Chapter" organization because we have no "hometown" because we are always moving, and are Full Time RV. If you are Full Time RV you would need to contact the Elks Club FMCA Chapter (that understands the full time RV Life) to be able to join with the special provisional rules they have in place. We highly recommend joining the Elks for all they good they do for others, and the joy it will give you as well!
While I have had a couple of Newmars , monoco, and a wonderlidge I got out of rvarcing because of the constant requirement of extentive maintenance. I’ve spent more time at NIRV and I wonder how you two continue to fight the tv experience?
It is a fun coincidence that I am replying to you from NIRVC-Atlanta for Ceramic Boost and Oasis Heat/Water Heater Annual Maintenance,............right after being in for yearly Chassis Maintenance at Gaffney SC Freightliner. So far for Sue & I, the trouble & expense still is totally worth it,.............but we try to warn folks,.........it is a super, ultra, expensive lifestyle to travel & tour full-time.
Why do they make toll lanes soooo narrow... my God, I would be nervous trying to drive a small bicycle through one without ramming into the concrete blocks on each side. Thats why I never take toll roads . I would rather drive 200 miles out of the way on crumbling back roads than to approach one of those nightmares.
I am also amazed that in this day an age, why can't we have one transponder that works for all toll roads. The fancy ones they have now, that SAY they work for all systems, still really don't. Plus,.........the monthly charge for them is insulting. Roll the costs all into one toll charge!
Request our FREE excel expense tracking sheets to craft YOUR OWN budget to FIT your situation in life, the equipment you will be RVing in and your income "pocket book." The folks in tents see & do all the same things we do when visiting places. Every style of RVing has its advantages, and challenges. Put "Cost Sheets" in the subject line of an email to: ourjourneyinmyles@gmail dot com Please leave a comment so the UA-cam Algorithm learns folks are enjoying this video!
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Great video! We’ve been full time in a 45’ coach for the last 16 years logging over 300k miles. Great to see we’re not alone with the stresses that we all encounter in our travels in a large coach. Always enjoy your videos!
Thank you Suzy,.....thank you,......thank you,......... for validating that Sue and I aren't just a couple of old worn out duds. We take driving it serious,.........and want to keep us & the rig all in one piece as long as we can!
We have just accepted that travel days are going to be stressful and the Pilot/Co-Pilot relationship is of ultimate importance for keeping things safe.
Yes, we have a Garmin RV-specific GPS, TPMS, Toad brake system alarms, etc etc etc. And we've had errors and false alarms with all of them, further adding to the fun!
Gotta love how the Class A salesmen point out how nice it is that your passenger can get back to the bedroom when the slides are closed and even take a nap during travel. A big HAHAHA there!!
Love the honesty of your videos and can totally relate!
You are going to love our September 18th drive video from Denver to Glenwood Springs on I-70 thru the Eisenhower Tunnel and a TON of 7% grades.
@@OurJourneyInMyles ---looking forward to it! 😀
The "Manly Man" @ 22:20 is a great way to decompress after all that travel stress. 😂 Great teamwork, Mark & Sue. Hi Bonnie!💙🤍❤️👍🏾
Thanks Raoul!
It's so wonderful to watch you both in action, especially during the stressful moments. This is textbook on how many occurrences there can be on a daily basis. Teamwork makes the Dream work!
We have to order those straps!
Hope you had a great dinner!
Brendan & Lena
Muddy Sneakers, Pa.
I love that saying. I am going to steal it,.....
OMG, love that intro!! Mark is such a Manly man…. Love it!
Thanks,........Sue is such a professional. I had to do that to her!
Thanks for the videos. I have an older bus so no def issues. Also don't use the hydraulic jacks either. Just let the bus sit where she is. A 52K pound Wanderlodge is very stable. Appreciate what you do for the RV community Mark. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your tips and RVing style. Glad to have you along,.....
You guys keep me smiling!!
Happy travels !!
Thanks for stopping by Louis,....
The shorts thing with the manly joke was really funny Mark. God Bless You and Sue.... LOL
Glad Sue caught me so naturally on video,.....
I wasn't expecting the manly man walk! So funny.
Sometimes things just happen,......
One of your best videos. Team work driving down the road and other task is a must in an RV, we all have that moment of OH crap what is going to happen next… watching what you two had to deal with parking and Leveling Myles is a lesson for us newbies…Good notes for our travel planner.. can you tell me where I can order a pair of the up high shorts…lololololo..travel safe.. Kirk
When it comes right down to the math that really is the most important,......I wonder how many subscribers I lost with that segment! I will check to see if I can add them to my Amazon Store Page.
Loved the pants up high thing. It reminded me of my great uncle years ago. He always had his pants up high like that. When he put his hands into his pockets , you would think he had no arms! So funny I was laughing at you! You are a funny guy!
It would be funnier if I didn't kind of like it. Thank GOD Sue insists I don't wear mine like that.
That Manly man was Hilarious!! 🤣
I just channeled my dad,.......
Great job parking and leveling that beautiful coach! I hate having to park on the shoulder to check a possible issue! Good job again!
SAFE TRAVELS! HAPPY 4TH
We had to do it one other time with a front RV tire issue, which turned into a false alarm. That time, the mystery was solved with our heat gun!
Mark just found out yesterday that my motorhome need a factory rebuilt engine cost a little over 72K . Now that is an expense lol , but doesn't help crying. I really enjoy your videos. I have been watching them for quite sometime. I always look forward to you having another. God Bless and protect you both. Also always remember Happy Trails lol.
Oh wow! That is every motorhome owners worse nightmare. Please tell me it was the 605HP and not the 450HP.
@@OurJourneyInMyles I do not know if this is good or bad Mark but here goes it is the 425 HP engine Cummins
@@jeffsteele1295 If this ever happens to us it will end our travels and our channel. So sorry to hear this Jeff. I am at a lost for words. Now I have something else to worry about.
@@OurJourneyInMyles We will over come this . I have not gave up yet ! I will want to meet you one day.
72k seems wayyyyy high. What's wrong with it?
Congrats to the sis on the new car. Im from the area and that is a great dealership. Service department is great. Hope you enjoyed the Bay Area.
Thanks Mr P. Sues sister Bonnie loves the new car!
Oh Sue, I thought I had seen it all when your finger was buried up to the 2nd knuckle in your nose, but Marco does his impression of Steve Urkel at the close.....ah boy! I'll give it 5 pt-shhhh's (setting the air brake sound). thanks for the fun ride this week!!!!!!
Thanks Larry,.........I love the air brake sound!
Hilarious! You two are such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing. 💜
Thanks for watching MC!
Great video guys. Stay safe and happy travels.
Thank you! Will do!
Interesting close up view of your Newmar rock/mud guard, it has the same angle iron bolted along the bottom for support/counterweight as the one I purchased from Newmar for our Ventana LE (which didn't come with one). After using it for a year or so I removed it feeling it was more of a liability as the angle iron could catch on an obstruction in the road causing significant damage in addition to crushing the DEF exhaust system as you pointed out. Newer designs from Newmar and others replaced that angle iron with a piece of steel with a low profile no snag shape that would glide over obstructions.
I would have been pretty stressed out watching that extended trailer hitch inch towards the gravel. Happy to see nothing damaged
Wow,........the flat design weight really does have an advantage as long as its stiff enough.
@@OurJourneyInMyles If you look at it from the side the steel is wider than the angle iron with a gentle hump much like an ant hill profile in the center for stiffness
This was another great video! Love the honesty and true adventures of living the r.v life. Happy to see that everything worked out from the Honda to setting up the jacks. You guys teach us so much. Don’t know if we will ever venture out in an r.v. But we still enjoy watching your weekly adventures. Congratulations to Sue’s sister and her new “Manly” car. And the burger looked really good. HAPPY 4th Mark and Sue!
Thanks Leticia! We have had a few more adventures since this video,......but all is well. Thanks for stopping by.
One of your jacks between your drive axle and tag is missing a SnapPad.
Our rear jacks are too large in diameter to get jack pads for. They are 13" diameter. The newer Dutch Stars actually have smaller rear jack pad diameter.
Nice video as always!!!
Thanks for the visit TP!
We used to live in Petaluma and went to the lodge many times. When we move away we would stay at their park while visiting friends. We had the same problem parking as you did in our 40’ MH; except our DEF tank isn’t where yours is. We always stick out.🙃
Wow,.........that's great. We will be hard pressed to find an Elks as nice as the Petaluma one.
Learning something new, listening to you. Great job
Glad to hear it Andre!
Hahaha! Good one Mark! Manly photo was cute!!! COVID weight gain! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it Jim. A few too many cinnamon rolls,......
Mark, you and I have a very similar sense of humor. I must say it is sometimes embarrassing to see myself on You Tube! The Manly, shorts up, stunt filled my sinuses with coffee and prompted my comment.
Wow! Thanks for the vote of confidence to my sense of style and masculinity!
🕯Essential Oils and Candles !!!!!🕯🤣🤣🤣 ...you're killing me Mark!!!!!! So grateful that you and Sue started this Journey in Myles! Thank you for sharing with us! Hi Sue!!! Oxo! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
Recently had an AirStream tow behind trailer bust off our passenger mirror. That cost me $1300! Thanks for watching Carlal.
...oh no... seems the airstream insurance company should have paid! That's quite an unexpected expense. 😢 Do hang in... gratitude for having the means to keep your rig repaired properly. 🙏🏽
Save the knees n hips, use the step. That’s my fave and it makes a good side table in a pinch.
You can say that again!
I agree Mark.
Roger!
Hi guys, I just got to this video after about a month and a half of travel, unfortunately only 1 weekend of it was in our new to us 2014 Newmar Ventana DP. A couple of questions; if you would have preferred to stay further back in your elks spot, why didn't you manually level without airing down? Why did you lower the front of your coach? Putting the wheels down just enough to not let them turn freely takes almost none of the hanging weight off your suspension and those wheels add nothing to your stability or positioning. Thanks, I always learn something from your videos.
After I recorded how much things tetter-totter back there, I will NEVER back over any overhang ledges again. Airing down before leveling makes our lift in the front less dramatic normally. All the irv2.com forum advice says to take the hanging OFF the front wheels. We all know that a hard stop is designed in a suspension mechanism such as this. The minimal support is to "dimensionally put the bag at something less than maximum extension" during your stay. I assume this is to keep the bag in as good a shape as possible.
Great video. That is your DPF filter (diesel Particulate Filter), not a DEF filter.
Thanks for the info Jay! You are correct,......
Great video as always. Safe travels
Thanks Richard, you too!
So funny seeing the manly walk
I'm thinking of wearing my pants like that all the time now. They just stay up better that way.
You guys make us laugh! Thank you! If you ever come thru Nebraska look us up.
Will do Dan,......thanks for checking in,....
Loved the nose pick Sue and the Manly shorts Mark! :o)
I was editing that segment in Seattle WA while Sue was gone visiting her mom in WI. I wanted to send her a message that I was missing her,.....
For bridge experience you need need to go over the "Mighty Mac" from the southern to northern peninsula of Michigan. Almost 5 miles long and up to 200ft high. Freaked out my 14 year old when we went over two weeks ago for the first time in a class A. But now, she is 15, birthday was Wednesday, and coming back she had no issues at all.... just dad trying to stay in his lane in the winds.
That will be a good test for Sue & I to see if we should try the highway to Key West!
@@OurJourneyInMyles I would also like to test drive a newer class A and see if I have the same issues I did with staying in my lane etc that I did with this 2007 model.
Love the shorts 😍
Thank you!! I'm trying a new look,.....hoping to attract more viewers,.....
Yep we just bought a razor pointer …great to have
The laser temperature probe gun is one of those things that when you need it,....YOU NEED IT.
The first purchase I made for the motorhome were two FiFis from the OJiM Amazon store. Don’t leave home without them. I didn’t stop my spending spree there and might have to delay my retirement in order to pay off those purchases.
Just take care of your rig because I know who may want to buy it someday if they win the lottery,......
Always an adventure!
Thanks Bryan,.........at least it ended well.
Our of curiosity how much do they charge for camping? Also what do they charge for the meals?
Camping for full hookup 50 amp service was $30/night As a comparison, the KOA in town was between $80 and over a $100 per night on Holidays. The meals & drinks in ALL the lodges throughout the US are super cheap,........and all taste home cooked.
@@OurJourneyInMyles Sounds like a good deal. What's the h e cost to become an elk member? Does it require both of you or just one?
a lot of great info
Glad it was helpful Mike!
Mark that was funny on the Manly video
I couldn't pass that one up,.....
On your Dutchstar do you put out slides and then level
Because of the Full Wall Slide, a NEWMAR coach will “most of the time” go back together better on the air suspension while on your tires. Sometimes we have to violate the procedure due to issues that arise, but we mostly only deploy the slides when aired up, on the tires only,…..then level.
When folding up,……come off the jacks,……air up,…….shut off engine,…..bring slides in. We have opened EACH of our slides over 100 times. Results with each evolution is always different. The best result is “usually" following the procedure they recommend in the manual. Many folks are misinformed on the correct Newmar FWS model procedure. Newmar has published PIB#38, issued 01/29/15 addressing the change in procedure for all Full Wall Slide coaches only! Make sure you also get and understand TSB-466 (Technical Service Bulletin) This is about the gear box mounting bolt torque issues you need to monitor. This issue cannot be ignored. When the bolts get loose, the gearcase will snap off. It’s a $1500 repair.
I never have seen that before happen with an Rv at a campground where you were holding up that plate. I was wondering what happened. But glad you fixed it. I have never seen a manly walk before. That was funny!😂 I hope Mark that you and Sue had a very nice 4th of July!🇺🇸🇺🇸 Have a great week and travel safe and stay safe. Hope you a great time with sues sister.
The weekend was fun, and relaxing! Thanks.
R those Lodges around the country or just in california ? 1st time time watching ur video from Texas.
Elks Lodges, like the Moose Lodges, are spread out throughout the country. They vary greatly, and are listed in the RV Trip Wizard trip planning software as one of your lodging options! We would have talked about how you join such a club, but it varies greatly from region to region. Joining the Elks is best done from the town you live in with your sticks and bricks. That would then become your "home" lodge. Joining a Lodge in hip & trendy towns will cost more than in more ordinary USA! We joined through the FMCA "Elks Club Chapter" organization because we have no "hometown" because we are always moving, and are Full Time RV. If you are Full Time RV you would need to contact the Elks Club FMCA Chapter (that understands the full time RV Life) to be able to join with the special provisional rules they have in place. We highly recommend joining the Elks for all they good they do for others, and the joy it will give you as well!
I donated those shorts you were wearing In front of Manly's to Goodwill three years ago how the heck did you end up with them:)
That's funny! These shorts are my favorite style. I bought (8) pair about 3 years ago EXACTLY while in West Allis Wisconsin! Guess I need to think an update,.....
Great Viedo 👍
Thanks for checking it out Scott,.....
I I have a home in the area you’re driving in. Near Martinez and Benicia (toll bridges) HW 37s fun to going to Petaluma. Did you go to Gen Vallejos fort? Petaluma use to be the chicken capital of the world. Incase your into that stuff when you’re not playing mechanic.
We will eventually be back again to visit Sues sister! We did not see the Fort the first time there!
I have noticed the last few videos did not include your intro and ending music. I hope you bring it back.
We have heard that music 50 times while editing our 180 videos. We needed to mix it up a little. We use Artlist Music Licensing. The intro song is called: Brainstorm by Rex Banner (Startups & Storytellers) Artlist
Only Mark would use GD&T terms in a video. I assume your tailgate hitch must be [-A-] plane or your primary datum. LOL Cheers.
I can still remember when a draftsmen taught this old engineer a thing or two about how awesome datum dimensioning can be when used on a crowded "hand drawn" layout drawing,..........back in the day.
LOL. ... the shorts!
I thought it would be a good ending,....
@@OurJourneyInMyles It was so funny... 😂
Are y’all ELK Club members?
Elks Lodges, like the Moose Lodges, are spread out throughout the country. They vary greatly, and are listed in the RV Trip Wizard trip planning software as one of your lodging options! We would have talked about how you join such a club, but it varies greatly from region to region. Joining the Elks is best done from the town you live in with your sticks and bricks. That would then become your "home" lodge. Joining a Lodge in hip & trendy towns will cost more than in more ordinary USA! We joined through the FMCA "Elks Club Chapter" organization because we have no "hometown" because we are always moving, and are Full Time RV. If you are Full Time RV you would need to contact the Elks Club FMCA Chapter (that understands the full time RV Life) to be able to join with the special provisional rules they have in place. We highly recommend joining the Elks for all they good they do for others, and the joy it will give you as well!
ALWAYS an entertaining video! Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it Kerwin.
While I have had a couple of Newmars , monoco, and a wonderlidge I got out of rvarcing because of the constant requirement of extentive maintenance. I’ve spent more time at NIRV and I wonder how you two continue to fight the tv experience?
It is a fun coincidence that I am replying to you from NIRVC-Atlanta for Ceramic Boost and Oasis Heat/Water Heater Annual Maintenance,............right after being in for yearly Chassis Maintenance at Gaffney SC Freightliner. So far for Sue & I, the trouble & expense still is totally worth it,.............but we try to warn folks,.........it is a super, ultra, expensive lifestyle to travel & tour full-time.
Why do they make toll lanes soooo narrow... my God, I would be nervous trying to drive a small bicycle through one without ramming into the concrete blocks on each side.
Thats why I never take toll roads . I would rather drive 200 miles out of the way on crumbling back roads than to approach one of those nightmares.
I am also amazed that in this day an age, why can't we have one transponder that works for all toll roads. The fancy ones they have now, that SAY they work for all systems, still really don't. Plus,.........the monthly charge for them is insulting. Roll the costs all into one toll charge!
Stumps !
It was the ChanMan under the gun buddy boy,...........
It might be nice to have disconects on that flap mount
Welcome to sonoma county…..
Thanks,.......it was great,......and we are already in Seattle Washington!
Sue, how do you put up with Marc? 🤦🏼♂️😂
This is Mark replying. I hypnotize her every few weeks!
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Oh Mark 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It was a fun trip visiting Petaluma!
Great stuff👍👍👍 i like your channel. Will check out more. Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹❤️🇮🇹❤️👍🇮🇹🇮🇹
We are HUMBLED to have someone from so far away watching! Thanks! We are going out for Italian tonight in your honor!
fyi Florida Keys are not that bad
I am thinking Sue is ready for it now!
No place to park in California
We really did love our 6 months we stayed in Cali during Covid to be near family.
Let me guess, he was an engineer? 🤔
Yes,..........I confuse that is what paid all the bills!
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