Thanks for talking about the critters. Our little cabin is near a popular campground at Lake Tahoe and the bears tear everything apart. They are so smart and (unfortunately) conditioned. They do major damage to vehicles and walk right into RV’s and houses. Just the slightest scent of anything resembling food will trigger them. Bear boxes are definitely there for a valid reason.
So glad to see your doing better, I’ve lived through stuff like that and it takes time to heal. Rest, let your body heal, day by day, but it’s great to see you smiling and cheerful.
As a truck driver i see this occur all the time. I always wondered why it's not required by law buying anything over 30 feet a simple class on basic safety for rv'ers. It could be a simple online course. The dangers and death I've witnessed is really uncalled for. The amount of education as a cdl holder is huge for good reason. Your not as large but way more dangerous going into it blind.
You look so much better! ❤ Unfortunately, the "pins and needles" will probably "come and go" for the rest of your life. But you'll learn to live with it and how to sleep, sit and walk "a certain way"; to release the pain and "pins". But... you're still doing as the Doctor tells you, which hopefully will make your recovery better than mine. (I stopped using the neck brace after 2 weeks so I totally screwed up.) But you seem smarter than I was, and I'll think you'll be just fine. 😊 Bless you guys and THANK YOU for speaking about "pets being alone in the RV. I will definitely look at "wiggle pet"! Great idea! Thank you ❤
Ive been following quite a list of RVers, over the last year and a half, as i prepare to go on the road, full time, myself. Today, I found y'all. This was the third one ive watched, today. You go so far and beyond anything else ive seen, with your practical and helpful information!!! THANK YOU!!!! Im looking foward to seeing all of the videos you've posted, and will look forward to the new ones! I just dont think you can grasp how much you are appreciated!
Wow. Thank YOU for such kind words. You know, when we decided to do this we wanted to be the channel we wish we had when we were researching and first starting out. You really made our day. Thanks for following us.
Great boondocking advice! I guess because I'm an old man with a dog I treat him like a toddler..a 110 pound German Shepherd/ Rott mix toddler but a toddler none the less. I'm just not comfortable leaving him in the trailer regardless of any equipment that might keep him safe when it's really hot and I live in Arizona. That's just me though, I realize every one doesn't think the same way where their pets are concerned.
I would like to ask you all why did you pick an Alliance toy hauler, was it the design, cost, construction, warranty, when you have time. No big hurry but you’re right that without protection you will not make it and a dog is best. I’m planning to buy a King Shepard which gets 150 to 200 lbs and stands 6.5 feet or taller. But I will take him every where I go. The nice thing is he is part wolf. Great video again. Thanks
We had researched companies known for their customer service. Alliance fit that bill. Go back and watch our past videos on the toyhauler. We did have issue with a crack but overall we are very happy with them. This particular unit was chosen because we needed two separate offices for work. So we converted the garage into another living space. It’s also where our college aged saucer stays when she’s out of school.
My wife and I are not RV'rs......yet. I have spinal stenosis so can sympathize with Darlene's situation. You two have a good vibe and I appreciate how you address topics of being on the road. Good job!
You guys are totally awesome and very educational. Just wanted to say hi to the group and as a noobie that HASN'T yet started, im looking into the lifestyle. A defense lifestyle and with a dog. Thanks. My wife and i are looking into this lifestyle and looking into preparing into this. You all are awesome 👌 thanks 😊. (Sorry i just feel like a little boy, excited about this and getting it right)
Hi and welcome. I see you’ve been watching several videos. You are doing exactly what you should. Research and take it all in. This lifestyle isn’t right for everyone but, for some, it’s amazing. E are actually working on a going full time course that addresses much of what you are seeking. We are hoping it helps people not only decide if they are right for this, but also walk through all the steps to get going. Stay tuned for more on that.
So happy to hear your doing better . Continue to 🙏 praying for your healing journey! So glad your sharing your experience with us cause this is going to help a lot of people
I dont know how much they cost, but I would get "air tags" and hide them on your E-Bikes. If they get stolen you can track their location via your cell phone! You could also put one on your generator, laptops, cameras etc! I saw a video, where someone's ebike got stolen, at a hotel, and they were able to get it back, via the air tag location! Just a thought!🙌
We do that. In fact, we originally had that in our video but the video was way too long and we had to cut that part. We actually have these bells mounted that hide the AirTags.
You can see that the swelling is going down by looking at the collar. My brother broke his back and neck doing yard work. He had a collar for 8 weeks. Had a surgery on his back but his neck had to heal naturally with stabilization. But he is on the mend. I wish you a speedy recovery.
@@liketheresnotomorrowyou sound and look better. So thankful it wasn’t worse and that you are healing. Prayers for you!!! Thanks for sharing your journey the GB&Ugly.
thank you.Just learning about rv life right now-I hope your healing goes well-I got some ligament injuries in my upper cervical spine that caused some serious problems and I had to see a specialist neurosurgeon in the USA (Im Canadian), only a handful of NS treated upper C ligamentous injuries-so I just wanted to let you know that sometimes with these injuries a regular NS might not do the measurements for rarer ligamentous injuries callled CCi and AAI. Reaching out ,so nobody has to go what we went through to find the right help. I pray its not you-but thought maybe I should say something-just in Case. ( I saw Dr Fraser Henderson in Maryland) .
So glad you're feeling a little better! Like you, I always look at the routes on the map, I haven't had a curve like that one but to be honest, I may have thought I could make it, thanks for sharing your predicament, it certainly help me to be more careful when watching the routes. Bowie's bark is so vicious! I did the DNA test on him, the highest percentage were 37% American Staffordshire Terrier (guard dog), 21% Catahoula Leopard (hunt dog), 14 % Bulldog (guard dog), 11% Labrador Retriever 11% Boston Terrier (guard dog), this is why they are such great Guard and Hunting dogs!
Our Australian Labradoodle is 40 pounds-and has been a great deterrent from panhandlers in a Walmart parking lot-his bark is furious! We were just picking up groceries not an overnight-crazy! But the dog is our first method of protection.-
I had a road by my house, here in smokies where ; rvers gps brought them up a windy, narrow (steep with huge drop down and no guard rails), gravel road. At the end, before getting on pavement, you had to go over a one lane bridge, which they couldn’t cross. Time and time and time again… don’t trust your gps!
Don’t forget you can use a mountain backpackers / camping “bear bag” essential safety tool. A bear bag is mid-air suspended bag to keep anything with a smell, such as food, trash or even a tube of chapstick, out of reach of bears, raccoons, critters or even ants out of reach. Just hoisting up into a tree by rope is not adequate. Most of those critters, including bears, can climb very well. Hopefully, they will not be smart enough to figure out the mid-air suspension on a rope between high branches of two trees.
One thing to add would be to get your C.C.L. ( Conceal carry license) from your state and follow the states that have resprocity with your state C.C.L. and following the laws of states traveling threw that Doesn't have resprocity with your state.
If and when you come back to Wyoming, do NOT only follow GPS. It is a well know fact here, that GPS will take you down roads that are not accessible to RVs and semis. This happens frequently and it doesn't end will. Great tips, thanks for sharing.
We use two forms of GPS that allows us to put in our height and length and uses that to guide us. They are made for large rigs but we run two because sometimes there are still problems. It’s not perfect but you have to use something. Google maps or phone maps will not work safely. You’ve got that right, 😜
We used to put trash in the back of our truck until we came out, and my brand new Silverado High Country had a giant chunk chewed off of the bumper. Whatever animal it was could smell the trash but had no access, so they chewed the bumper until they cut themselves and left a puddle of blood behind.
I'm new to your channel and really appreciate your advice. I will be looking to buy hopefully a class C as it's just old me now, and my 3 dogs. I like the class C as it is easier for me to drive, and would yet be big enough for myself and the dogs. I plan on living in it, and explore the U.S.A since I'm retired. I just can't take the heat here in Texas anymore, and the rents are going out the roof. So I'm shopping around. I really like the idea of Waggel it's brilliant. I was wondering about that very topic that what happens if I leave the RV to let say do laundry, and the AC or heat goes out. That service really gives you peace of mind. Thank y'all for this post, and I hope you recover soon. Happy Travels. Martin
We’ve seen some pretty amazing class c layouts. Waggle it something like it is essential. Good luck in your search. Btw- we lived in Dallas for a few years. Man, I so remember that heat.
The Cummins generator that you briefly mention in the video is something I've been considering purchasing. Do you have a specific video about that generator? I've looked through your video library and haven't found anything. My biggest question about the generator is does it work and run well in higher elevations? If you could give some details about the generator that would be great. It's a brand that I've considered the most and you folks are the only ones on UA-cam that I've seen have and use one. Thanks!!!
Hey there, we'll do a review soon. Bottom line, it works great. We had it recently at 8100 feet, and it worked perfectly, even with propane. It has a remote start that draws in the propane automatically, and usually starts on the first try. If not, it automatically tries a 2nd time, and it's always worked the 2nd time. We haven't had it in super cold temps yet. One big complaint I had with our other Champion pull start generator was that it would take 20-30 pulls to get the propane to start, especially if it was cold. I'd end up using gas for 10 minutes or so, then switching to propane. I don't have to do any of that with this generator. I just start it with the remote start, and it runs. Plus it's much quieter than our Champion, even though its twice the power. Overall, we're very happy with it.
Not blaming alliance …( have enough issues with ours to complain about ..) but it really does suck that the patio rails unlock and detach with little movement could have totally prevented you from falling over and off . We have the same RV and our dogs bump the rail and the gate slides right open .. Prayers for quick and complete healing !!❤️🩹
I’ve thought about reaching out to them and using my story as a reason to build them more secure, or consider making a lock that we could put on the older models to remedy this.
When I was out by myself ( female) I had an old timer RVer tell me most RV carry protection and criminals usually know that and leave you alone. A dog also is great alarm
People are insane now, they do things that make no sense at all. A loud alarm might be more of a deterrent than a weapon to some, I'd suggest both. A big boat horn will be louder than a lot of alarms too.
Hope your doing good, it it smart to get CPR certified and what else should i consider to be a good asset and proper support? Btw im a noobie that hasn't started yet but looking into getting set up. Just wanted to say thanks
So does waggle not require WiFi and electricity ? Curious as to how that would still work in power outage , solar out etc as mentioned . We use a cheaper option so just wondering .
It runs off internal battery. We keep ours plugged up all the time but it could go for days on charge alone. . So you’d be well back by the point it would run out of battery. It also runs off Verizon (built in) like a phone. In two years we have only had one place where the signal gave us issue.
You were talking about security. Why not install a household video recorder (DVR) with several outside cameras and a nice big monitor inside? You can see who is at the door, who is on your campsite, what critters are around, all the way around the RV and it is recorded. Put it on a dedicated Inverter, not expensive.
Great idea. Not sure we have that level of commitment or worry about it honestly. We have critter proofed about every outside crevice. Spray under with the peppermint solution which seems to work great. Only a mouse of two which is almost inevitable.
The club is ok I have one BUT. The very first day before I picked up my F-350 duly I had a kill switch hidden on my truck. I had a truck strolling one time not fun. The club is not best.
Did the same thing with a Trans Am that I owned. A kill switch is great peace of mind. If a real thief wants to get past the club he will just cut the steering wheel, 1/4 inch rod, takes 3 seconds with a Dewalt Sawzall ( that he probably stole..LOL)
Take it slow, double check, be on the same page, have a plan, have a back up plan, communicate, be patient and never be in a rush. Re-read. lol How my wife and I live. Lastly, always be prepared, be trained. God bless.
@@liketheresnotomorrow It's like a $1200 upgrade on mine and I was thinking about living without it. Surely I can avoid falling off the patio, right? But perhaps not? Including it required pushing the happijac 6 inches farther into the garage. Then adding the 3-season door pushed it another 6 inches so between both things I lost a full foot of interior space. But I have two more months to delete them before the happijac will be installed.
@@samgendleryea, ya gotta weigh that decision. For us, we loved how our side patio let in more light and it gets the dog out from under us. Plus, we put our grill out there and it’s a convenient factor for not having to go in and out and down constantly. If you don’t really think you’ll use it, I would skip it and keep the interior space. We didn’t really lose any. What Rv is it? Curious. .
@@liketheresnotomorrow I'm having a custom trailer built by Dunesport in Mesa, AZ. I spent months trying to find a 5th wheel that would lend itself to my needs and just couldn't find one, and mass produced RVs just seem to suffer too many quality issues for me to really want to sink that kind of money into one. Too many compromises forced on me by the mass-production manufacturers because they build RVs for camping instead of living and for couples/families instead of single people. They aways want to give too much space to things I don't care about and not enough to the things I do. And then the Dunsport price quote was really not more expensive than the used pricing on the mass produced 5th wheels I had been looking at (Keystone 357 was top choice, or Brinkley Z3110 for non-toyhauler) I eventually was convinced that I actually want a bumper pull not a 5th wheel - I plan to do almost exclusively the kind of boondocking you guys do, so I wanted something that wasn't going to be really limiting when trying to make my way across rough ground without even a partner to get out and spot. Between 5th wheel interactions between the truck bed and the trailer on uneven ground and the low clearance thing of a tall 5th wheel, a bumper pull just seems to work better for my needs, though it isn't too late to convince me otherwise if you want to weigh in - frankly, it was a lot of your commentary about the concerns you often have about terrain in boondocking spots which convinced me to start asking if there was a better option, so if you disagree with the conclusion I reached, I'd be very interested to hear your opinion. I do like the idea of being able to put a camper shell on the truck and have a whole bunch of extra, lockable storage. That eliminates the need to store bicycles in the garage, etc. Here's a link to a discussion of my custom floorplan on fb, since I can't attach a photo here - facebook.com/groups/1786649564917023/permalink/3956507837931174/
Don’t just trust GPS routes. They don’t show sizes of roads or where rural roads might encounter natural obstacles. We encountered reducing size and quality roads along a GPS route that eventually came to a unbridged creek ford with NO WARNING and No way to turn around (even though we have a small 16’ trailer). The biggest issue was no knowing the depth of the creek and if our camper would clear the water without water leaking in the door. We ended up OK but GPS lead us wrong.
Oh man, that’s crazy. Luckily ours has done pretty good (unless user error) Curious. Does your gps allow you to put in your rig, length, height and weight? We have two that we run at the same time that do this. One is a backup to the other and if they lead us different places we can dig in deeper with google earth. I mean, you have to trust something right?
We carry firearms in their two safes. Safe! We never ever leave our dog in our RV. Two times now I have helped try to save a total of 4 dogs locked in two separate burning RV’s It always ends horribly. If your waggle goes down as you lost your power or inverter? your kayaking or in the park or town hours away? We will just not do it and we have a fail safe huge Solar lithium system from our own company with starlink.
Border , not boarder. A border is an outer edge around something like a puzzle or a country. Add an "a" and a boarder is a person who pays to live and eat somewhere, like boarding school.
Nothing says freedom than being censored in your ability to communicate on a public platform. I mean you would think the Constitution would be respected, even by business in a Constitutional Republic! Unreal, how we have moved away from “freedom”
Since we have no home base and we are both still working full time digitally, we converted the garage into an office and an extra room for our daughter when she’s with us. My office is in the area where the dining table was. We need office separation due to work and zoom calls which inevitably happen at the same time.
I have always been on this sort of diet. I’ve been celiac for over 18 years. Not that I don’t slip, but I think it does help. If I would only give up my wine. lol
@@liketheresnotomorrow lol, I hear that!! But I have autoimmune issues so I finally did give it up. I have the occasional bourbon, whisky, rum or vodka
Subscribed so I feel like I have some right to make a negative comment because I want to see your videos be the best they can be. Really like the content with one exception. Darlene tends to talk over her husband and that is really annoying. An example in today’s video at timestamp 32.20.
Thank you for your feedback. I am aware and am working on it. I just get so excited sometimes. We all have habits we aren’t aware of. Put yourself in UA-cam and you’ll quickly find out. lol a work in progress.
@@liketheresnotomorrow well thank you for your quick response!! I am in a couple of RV reviews, certainly nothing to compare to what y’all are doing. I’m sure it’s a very difficult and I do want to see y’all succeed and prosper. Yawls videos are very entertaining and I hope to be able to run into y’all somewhere down the road and say hi. It’s not a gender thing, I’ve seen guys on other channels do it to their wives. It doesn’t really matter who’s doing it we just want to hear what everyone has to say. Keep up the good work and will keep watching.😄
We were at a campground and the rig next to us the folks had a little to much to drink and a screaming battle started up the 🏕 host hesrd the noise and stopped at their site 6:366:376:376:39
Praying for your full, complete healing🙏🏻
Thank you so much!
Thanks for talking about the critters. Our little cabin is near a popular campground at Lake Tahoe and the bears tear everything apart. They are so smart and (unfortunately) conditioned. They do major damage to vehicles and walk right into RV’s and houses. Just the slightest scent of anything resembling food will trigger them. Bear boxes are definitely there for a valid reason.
I know! Being from Florida we never really had much exposure to bears and didn’t even know what a bear box was! We do now.
So glad to see your doing better, I’ve lived through stuff like that and it takes time to heal. Rest, let your body heal, day by day, but it’s great to see you smiling and cheerful.
Thank you, I will
This was one of the most useful RV safety video I've seen. Thanks for taking the time to make this.
Glad it was helpful!
As a truck driver i see this occur all the time. I always wondered why it's not required by law buying anything over 30 feet a simple class on basic safety for rv'ers. It could be a simple online course. The dangers and death I've witnessed is really uncalled for. The amount of education as a cdl holder is huge for good reason. Your not as large but way more dangerous going into it blind.
I have a sheet listing our emergency contacts inside a cabinet. It won't keep us safe, but it will keep family from not worrying longer than needed.
You look so much better! ❤
Unfortunately, the "pins and needles" will probably "come and go" for the rest of your life.
But you'll learn to live with it and how to sleep, sit and walk "a certain way"; to release the pain and "pins".
But... you're still doing as the Doctor tells you, which hopefully will make your recovery better than mine.
(I stopped using the neck brace after 2 weeks so I totally screwed up.)
But you seem smarter than I was, and I'll think you'll be just fine.
😊
Bless you guys and THANK YOU for speaking about "pets being alone in the RV.
I will definitely look at "wiggle pet"!
Great idea!
Thank you ❤
Ive been following quite a list of RVers, over the last year and a half, as i prepare to go on the road, full time, myself. Today, I found y'all. This was the third one ive watched, today. You go so far and beyond anything else ive seen, with your practical and helpful information!!! THANK YOU!!!! Im looking foward to seeing all of the videos you've posted, and will look forward to the new ones! I just dont think you can grasp how much you are appreciated!
Wow. Thank YOU for such kind words. You know, when we decided to do this we wanted to be the channel we wish we had when we were researching and first starting out. You really made our day. Thanks for following us.
Blessings to you both! You’re very inspiring 👏👏👏👏🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Thank you so much!
Darlene, so glad you are feeling better!
I’m getting there!
Great boondocking advice! I guess because I'm an old man with a dog I treat him like a toddler..a 110 pound German Shepherd/ Rott mix toddler but a toddler none the less. I'm just not comfortable leaving him in the trailer regardless of any equipment that might keep him safe when it's really hot and I live in Arizona. That's just me though, I realize every one doesn't think the same way where their pets are concerned.
So happy you are feeling better. Prayers the rest of recovery is smooth.
Just saw this… your accident. Praying you heal quickly ❤️ so sorry for the pain and suffering I know it’s real.
I would like to ask you all why did you pick an Alliance toy hauler, was it the design, cost, construction, warranty, when you have time. No big hurry but you’re right that without protection you will not make it and a dog is best. I’m planning to buy a King Shepard which gets 150 to 200 lbs and stands 6.5 feet or taller. But I will take him every where I go. The nice thing is he is part wolf. Great video again. Thanks
We had researched companies known for their customer service. Alliance fit that bill. Go back and watch our past videos on the toyhauler. We did have issue with a crack but overall we are very happy with them. This particular unit was chosen because we needed two separate offices for work. So we converted the garage into another living space. It’s also where our college aged saucer stays when she’s out of school.
My wife and I are not RV'rs......yet. I have spinal stenosis so can sympathize with Darlene's situation. You two have a good vibe and I appreciate how you address topics of being on the road. Good job!
Awe thank you. Appreciate you watching.
Poor lady! How scary. Heal fast😊
You guys are totally awesome and very educational. Just wanted to say hi to the group and as a noobie that HASN'T yet started, im looking into the lifestyle. A defense lifestyle and with a dog. Thanks. My wife and i are looking into this lifestyle and looking into preparing into this. You all are awesome 👌 thanks 😊. (Sorry i just feel like a little boy, excited about this and getting it right)
Hi and welcome. I see you’ve been watching several videos. You are doing exactly what you should. Research and take it all in. This lifestyle isn’t right for everyone but, for some, it’s amazing. E are actually working on a going full time course that addresses much of what you are seeking. We are hoping it helps people not only decide if they are right for this, but also walk through all the steps to get going. Stay tuned for more on that.
@liketheresnotomorrow thanks so much! (Said the little boy lol)
I'm not an RVer but my dog has a GPS because I hike & general safety.
My dogs are also all have a microchip.
So happy to hear your doing better . Continue to 🙏 praying for your healing journey!
So glad your sharing your experience with us cause this is going to help a lot of people
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Happy to here you're getting better. Thank you both fir the tips. ❤
I dont know how much they cost, but I would get "air tags" and hide them on your E-Bikes. If they get stolen you can track their location via your cell phone! You could also put one on your generator, laptops, cameras etc! I saw a video, where someone's ebike got stolen, at a hotel, and they were able to get it back, via the air tag location! Just a thought!🙌
We do that. In fact, we originally had that in our video but the video was way too long and we had to cut that part. We actually have these bells mounted that hide the AirTags.
Such good advice! Love Hugo, love you guys, so down to earth! Thank you!! Safe travels!
Thanks so much!!
You can see that the swelling is going down by looking at the collar. My brother broke his back and neck doing yard work. He had a collar for 8 weeks. Had a surgery on his back but his neck had to heal naturally with stabilization. But he is on the mend. I wish you a speedy recovery.
It is definitely going down. I’m hopeful
@@liketheresnotomorrowyou sound and look better. So thankful it wasn’t worse and that you are healing. Prayers for you!!! Thanks for sharing your journey the GB&Ugly.
Thanks!
thank you.Just learning about rv life right now-I hope your healing goes well-I got some ligament injuries in my upper cervical spine that caused some serious problems and I had to see a specialist neurosurgeon in the USA (Im Canadian), only a handful of NS treated upper C ligamentous injuries-so I just wanted to let you know that sometimes with these injuries a regular NS might not do the measurements for rarer ligamentous injuries callled CCi and AAI. Reaching out ,so nobody has to go what we went through to find the right help. I pray its not you-but thought maybe I should say something-just in Case. ( I saw Dr Fraser Henderson in Maryland) .
Sorry to see you like this.keep positive and smiling. Praying for the best.
Thank you, I will
So glad you're feeling a little better! Like you, I always look at the routes on the map, I haven't had a curve like that one but to be honest, I may have thought I could make it, thanks for sharing your predicament, it certainly help me to be more careful when watching the routes.
Bowie's bark is so vicious! I did the DNA test on him, the highest percentage were 37% American Staffordshire Terrier (guard dog), 21% Catahoula Leopard (hunt dog), 14 % Bulldog (guard dog), 11% Labrador Retriever 11% Boston Terrier (guard dog), this is why they are such great Guard and Hunting dogs!
Our Australian Labradoodle is 40 pounds-and has been a great deterrent from panhandlers in a Walmart parking lot-his bark is furious! We were just picking up groceries not an overnight-crazy! But the dog is our first method of protection.-
Sometimes the smaller dogs seem scarier than the big ones.
I had a road by my house, here in smokies where ; rvers gps brought them up a windy, narrow (steep with huge drop down and no guard rails), gravel road. At the end, before getting on pavement, you had to go over a one lane bridge, which they couldn’t cross. Time and time and time again… don’t trust your gps!
That’s why we now run 2 gps for comparison and look on google earth. You have to trust something or you won’t go anywhere, 😜
@@liketheresnotomorrow doesn't hurt to use an actual map!
Prayers from Canada 🇨🇦
Wow what a difference since 3 weeks ago glad you are getting better n better!
I know! Still have my moments but I’m so thankful for the progress.
Don’t forget you can use a mountain backpackers / camping “bear bag” essential safety tool. A bear bag is mid-air suspended bag to keep anything with a smell, such as food, trash or even a tube of chapstick, out of reach of bears, raccoons, critters or even ants out of reach. Just hoisting up into a tree by rope is not adequate. Most of those critters, including bears, can climb very well. Hopefully, they will not be smart enough to figure out the mid-air suspension on a rope between high branches of two trees.
That is a great tip!
I've driven those back roads in WV with a GMC Yukon XL, I couldn't imagine driving them with a truck and trailer.
lol yea. Not recommended 😜
Great information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Always… it’s our pleasure!
One thing to add would be to get your C.C.L. ( Conceal carry license) from your state and follow the states that have resprocity with your state C.C.L. and following the laws of states traveling threw that Doesn't have resprocity with your state.
I can’t find your link for Waggle. Great video. Thank you!
Here go bit.ly/wagglesummer
Your videos are my favorite-learn so much. Have to admit was in tears 😂 when you told the Virginia story
Ikr! Learn from our dumb moves.
If and when you come back to Wyoming, do NOT only follow GPS. It is a well know fact here, that GPS will take you down roads that are not accessible to RVs and semis. This happens frequently and it doesn't end will. Great tips, thanks for sharing.
We use two forms of GPS that allows us to put in our height and length and uses that to guide us. They are made for large rigs but we run two because sometimes there are still problems. It’s not perfect but you have to use something. Google maps or phone maps will not work safely. You’ve got that right, 😜
We used to put trash in the back of our truck until we came out, and my brand new Silverado High Country had a giant chunk chewed off of the bumper. Whatever animal it was could smell the trash but had no access, so they chewed the bumper until they cut themselves and left a puddle of blood behind.
Ewe. Yea, probably not a good idea. Thanks for sharing.
@@liketheresnotomorrow No problem. I thought I would save you a bumper or tonneau cover.
Could you also explain what land is best for boondocking? For example government land, or National recreation land, not the location where you camped.
Thank you, great information!
Our pleasure!
Smart video. ❤
Thanks. Appreciate you watching
I'm new to your channel and really appreciate your advice. I will be looking to buy hopefully a class C as it's just old me now, and my 3 dogs. I like the class C as it is easier for me to drive, and would yet be big enough for myself and the dogs. I plan on living in it, and explore the U.S.A since I'm retired. I just can't take the heat here in Texas anymore, and the rents are going out the roof. So I'm shopping around. I really like the idea of Waggel it's brilliant. I was wondering about that very topic that what happens if I leave the RV to let say do laundry, and the AC or heat goes out. That service really gives you peace of mind. Thank y'all for this post, and I hope you recover soon. Happy Travels. Martin
Hi Martin, pleeeease take me along!, lol This all sounds so wonderful to me.BUt I wouldn't want to do it alone,and neither can I afford it...
We’ve seen some pretty amazing class c layouts. Waggle it something like it is essential. Good luck in your search. Btw- we lived in Dallas for a few years. Man, I so remember that heat.
The Cummins generator that you briefly mention in the video is something I've been considering purchasing.
Do you have a specific video about that generator? I've looked through your video library and haven't found anything.
My biggest question about the generator is does it work and run well in higher elevations? If you could give some details about the generator that would be great. It's a brand that I've considered the most and you folks are the only ones on UA-cam that I've seen have and use one.
Thanks!!!
Hey there, we'll do a review soon. Bottom line, it works great. We had it recently at 8100 feet, and it worked perfectly, even with propane. It has a remote start that draws in the propane automatically, and usually starts on the first try. If not, it automatically tries a 2nd time, and it's always worked the 2nd time. We haven't had it in super cold temps yet. One big complaint I had with our other Champion pull start generator was that it would take 20-30 pulls to get the propane to start, especially if it was cold. I'd end up using gas for 10 minutes or so, then switching to propane. I don't have to do any of that with this generator. I just start it with the remote start, and it runs. Plus it's much quieter than our Champion, even though its twice the power. Overall, we're very happy with it.
Not blaming alliance …( have enough issues with ours to complain about ..) but it really does suck that the patio rails unlock and detach with little movement could have totally prevented you from falling over and off . We have the same RV and our dogs bump the rail and the gate slides right open ..
Prayers for quick and complete healing !!❤️🩹
I’ve thought about reaching out to them and using my story as a reason to build them more secure, or consider making a lock that we could put on the older models to remedy this.
@@liketheresnotomorrow you definitely should !! This could happen to anyone even if just lean on them
When I was out by myself ( female) I had an old timer RVer tell me most RV carry protection and criminals usually know that and leave you alone. A dog also is great alarm
People are insane now, they do things that make no sense at all. A loud alarm might be more of a deterrent than a weapon to some, I'd suggest both. A big boat horn will be louder than a lot of alarms too.
Hope your doing good, it it smart to get CPR certified and what else should i consider to be a good asset and proper support?
Btw im a noobie that hasn't started yet but looking into getting set up. Just wanted to say thanks
You are welcome.
So does waggle not require WiFi and electricity ? Curious as to how that would still work in power outage , solar out etc as mentioned .
We use a cheaper option so just wondering .
It runs off internal battery. We keep ours plugged up all the time but it could go for days on charge alone. . So you’d be well back by the point it would run out of battery. It also runs off Verizon (built in) like a phone. In two years we have only had one place where the signal gave us issue.
I know right where you were in Klamath! I live in Brookings, Or and go through there often on my way to CA
We actually loved it there. That “micro climate” is something else.
@@liketheresnotomorrow yes! We do too
You were talking about security.
Why not install a household video recorder (DVR) with several outside cameras and a nice big monitor inside?
You can see who is at the door, who is on your campsite, what critters are around, all the way around the RV and it is recorded.
Put it on a dedicated Inverter, not expensive.
Great idea. Not sure we have that level of commitment or worry about it honestly. We have critter proofed about every outside crevice. Spray under with the peppermint solution which seems to work great. Only a mouse of two which is almost inevitable.
The club is ok I have one BUT.
The very first day before I picked up my F-350 duly I had a kill switch hidden on my truck.
I had a truck strolling one time not fun.
The club is not best.
Did the same thing with a Trans Am that I owned. A kill switch is great peace of mind. If a real thief wants to get past the club he will just cut the steering wheel, 1/4 inch rod, takes 3 seconds with a Dewalt Sawzall ( that he probably stole..LOL)
Hugo looks like he has some Nova Scotia Duck Rolling Retriever in him. He's a handsome guy!
He is! (Just don’t tell him. It’ll go to his head)
O m g !!!
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Lol... Those people at that curve...:
- Honey!; It's happened again. Put on the PopCorn and bring the brew!
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Nice boondocking tips. Glad you are feeling better and hope you have good news from your neurosurgeon.
Thanks so much!
Take it slow, double check, be on the same page, have a plan, have a back up plan, communicate, be patient and never be in a rush. Re-read.
lol
How my wife and I live.
Lastly, always be prepared, be trained.
God bless.
Solid! 100%
So not spending on the patio railing because I'm just solo and don't want to deal with storing it is perhaps not the place to save on space?
It came built into our rig. Not something we added.
@@liketheresnotomorrow It's like a $1200 upgrade on mine and I was thinking about living without it. Surely I can avoid falling off the patio, right? But perhaps not? Including it required pushing the happijac 6 inches farther into the garage. Then adding the 3-season door pushed it another 6 inches so between both things I lost a full foot of interior space. But I have two more months to delete them before the happijac will be installed.
and like you, my garage is the work/hobby space, so that space is precious to me!
@@samgendleryea, ya gotta weigh that decision. For us, we loved how our side patio let in more light and it gets the dog out from under us. Plus, we put our grill out there and it’s a convenient factor for not having to go in and out and down constantly. If you don’t really think you’ll use it, I would skip it and keep the interior space. We didn’t really lose any. What Rv is it? Curious. .
@@liketheresnotomorrow I'm having a custom trailer built by Dunesport in Mesa, AZ. I spent months trying to find a 5th wheel that would lend itself to my needs and just couldn't find one, and mass produced RVs just seem to suffer too many quality issues for me to really want to sink that kind of money into one. Too many compromises forced on me by the mass-production manufacturers because they build RVs for camping instead of living and for couples/families instead of single people. They aways want to give too much space to things I don't care about and not enough to the things I do. And then the Dunsport price quote was really not more expensive than the used pricing on the mass produced 5th wheels I had been looking at (Keystone 357 was top choice, or Brinkley Z3110 for non-toyhauler)
I eventually was convinced that I actually want a bumper pull not a 5th wheel - I plan to do almost exclusively the kind of boondocking you guys do, so I wanted something that wasn't going to be really limiting when trying to make my way across rough ground without even a partner to get out and spot. Between 5th wheel interactions between the truck bed and the trailer on uneven ground and the low clearance thing of a tall 5th wheel, a bumper pull just seems to work better for my needs, though it isn't too late to convince me otherwise if you want to weigh in - frankly, it was a lot of your commentary about the concerns you often have about terrain in boondocking spots which convinced me to start asking if there was a better option, so if you disagree with the conclusion I reached, I'd be very interested to hear your opinion. I do like the idea of being able to put a camper shell on the truck and have a whole bunch of extra, lockable storage. That eliminates the need to store bicycles in the garage, etc.
Here's a link to a discussion of my custom floorplan on fb, since I can't attach a photo here - facebook.com/groups/1786649564917023/permalink/3956507837931174/
Prayers for ya hun! But its time to start putting some BLING or as Jennifer Anniston called it, FLAIR LOL On that collar of yours!
If I have to wear this thing one more week… the bling is coming
Don’t just trust GPS routes. They don’t show sizes of roads or where rural roads might encounter natural obstacles. We encountered reducing size and quality roads along a GPS route that eventually came to a unbridged creek ford with NO WARNING and No way to turn around (even though we have a small 16’ trailer). The biggest issue was no knowing the depth of the creek and if our camper would clear the water without water leaking in the door. We ended up OK but GPS lead us wrong.
Oh man, that’s crazy. Luckily ours has done pretty good (unless user error) Curious. Does your gps allow you to put in your rig, length, height and weight? We have two that we run at the same time that do this. One is a backup to the other and if they lead us different places we can dig in deeper with google earth. I mean, you have to trust something right?
I bought myself a personal alarm that I carry with me
We carry firearms in their two safes. Safe!
We never ever leave our dog in our RV. Two times now I have helped try to save a total of 4 dogs locked in two separate burning RV’s
It always ends horribly.
If your waggle goes down as you lost your power or inverter? your kayaking or in the park or town hours away?
We will just not do it and we have a fail safe huge Solar lithium system from our own company with starlink.
That’s cool. Glad you have a good system.
Keep your basement doors closed and locked so that critters do not get in there and rip things a part.
Yep always. Great advice
I would never boondock around the boarder😬😬😬
Nope us either
I hope people crossing the “boarder” speak good English.
Border , not boarder.
A border is an outer edge around something like a puzzle or a country. Add an "a" and a boarder is a person who pays to live and eat somewhere, like boarding school.
Nothing says freedom than being censored in your ability to communicate on a public platform.
I mean you would think the Constitution would be respected, even by business in a Constitutional Republic!
Unreal, how we have moved away from “freedom”
I am curious, why you have such a long rig?
Since we have no home base and we are both still working full time digitally, we converted the garage into an office and an extra room for our daughter when she’s with us. My office is in the area where the dining table was. We need office separation due to work and zoom calls which inevitably happen at the same time.
Endless RV has great gun safety videos, he's a cop
We watched theirs as well. They are the ones that got UA-cam slapped.
@@liketheresnotomorrow not surprised 🙄
That’s the guy who got upset because he couldn’t concealed carry in to the Hershey Show. People need to calm down.
My logic is I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. But then again I’ve been raised with firearms and regularly refresh with them.
Yup!
Liabilty comes into play and can easily jam you up
Darlene, have you tried a low inflammatory diet to help your recovery??? Check out Keto/low carb~Dr Ken Berry... Get well soon?❤
I have always been on this sort of diet. I’ve been celiac for over 18 years. Not that I don’t slip, but I think it does help. If I would only give up my wine. lol
@@liketheresnotomorrow lol, I hear that!! But I have autoimmune issues so I finally did give it up. I have the occasional bourbon, whisky, rum or vodka
Dr Ken Berry is very very knowledgeable. I luv him.
@@laraoneal7284 he's the 💣
Subscribed so I feel like I have some right to make a negative comment because I want to see your videos be the best they can be.
Really like the content with one exception. Darlene tends to talk over her husband and that is really annoying. An example in today’s video at timestamp 32.20.
Thank you for your feedback. I am aware and am working on it. I just get so excited sometimes. We all have habits we aren’t aware of. Put yourself in UA-cam and you’ll quickly find out. lol a work in progress.
@@liketheresnotomorrow well thank you for your quick response!! I am in a couple of RV reviews, certainly nothing to compare to what y’all are doing. I’m sure it’s a very difficult and I do want to see y’all succeed and prosper. Yawls videos are very entertaining and I hope to be able to run into y’all somewhere down the road and say hi. It’s not a gender thing, I’ve seen guys on other channels do it to their wives. It doesn’t really matter who’s doing it we just want to hear what everyone has to say. Keep up the good work and will keep watching.😄
Indeed my friend. It’s a hard habit to break. lol Maybe our paths will cross sometime.
Every married couple. I think it’s perfect 😂
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We were at a campground and the rig next to us the folks had a little to much to drink and a screaming battle started up the 🏕 host hesrd the noise and stopped at their site 6:36 6:37 6:37 6:39
You sound like Mike McGowan from Sarasota! 😉
Love it!
What? who’s that?
@@liketheresnotomorrow Veritas Training Academy- Take Aim Range in Sarasota. Top notch training.
Thanks!
You bet! And thank YOU!
Thanks!!!