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Nice to know you have a back up plan if boon docking doesn't work out. Love the 1974 camper!! SO COOL about the hummingbird, and I could see her!! Thank you for sharing that. 😍That first site looked very difficult. Why were the rocks there? That is an insane amount of stairs!!!😯 Smart people to find shelter. Even though it was disappointing, it seems like it was the right decision to turn around. Good thoughts on the elevation. We will see how it goes when we get out there too. - Jim & Michelle

3 rocks to Heaven... or maybe 3 RockSmiths to Heaven. It's funny how different things at this age humble us now. I find myself shaking my head at times thinking what the heck!? Most of the time it's the next morning. ;) Rock on RoadSmiths!!

How cool to see the hummingbirds nest! Kind of scary you had to take cover under that rock during your hike. That little girl was quite the trooper! We don’t have a bluetti yet so good info! We are also in the brink of getting Starlink! Can’t wait to hear more about the grandbaby! Safe travels! - Mike and Shelley

hummingbirds are the best and this hike is on our list to do. We hope we don’t get blocked by lightning and weather like you guys did.

We took notes as we are there for a week this fall

Great video! I love hummingbirds too (Val), it’s so fascinating when you can capture them in slow-mo! I made it to 1800 steps too! We did it with our teens and nobody really came prepared, so we ran out of water and had to exit to play it safe. Wasn’t a defeat though! That hike at that altitude is a win no matter how far ya make it! Definitely want to go back and try again!

Yes I find it hard because of nearow rds and lrg rocks trying to maneuver. So we google earth to see each campgrounds 😅😅😅😅

How about calling the three boulders 'Bilbo's Trolls'.

Actually, it looks like your hike was an adventure, and you got to meet some new people! (We have loved having Starlink, definitely worth it👍)🐾🔆

So even the rv professionals make mistakes?! We can only hope our list doesn't grow!😄🔆🐾

I'm looking forward to taking that train ride. Thanks for tips on each getting a window seat! I see Ken knows my spaghetti sauce secrets😉🔆🐾

I guess we take our Residential fridge for granted!🔆

Good video 😊 just saying you should use hiking pole's for safety saves your knees stability sometimes take a while to get acclimated in high elevation preparation drink water before you start up sip about a quarte of water safe travels

Aw I live humming birds too! So cute to see their nest. I had a really nice blue humming bird buzz by my ear one day sitting in my backyard. It was a beautiful sound. That was some hike and some storm glad you left and went back. Hope you have a great weekend and great week. Safe travels.

goldierocks and the 3 bears

Thanks for your transparency. We definitely have all made mistakes! Glad you moved inside, much easier to hear you both! We had that same thing happen with the battery (the smell) fortunately ours didn't explode. We do not use google maps. Ever. We were still there, all the way to the end. Great tips you guys! - Jim & Michelle

I LOVE hummingbirds also ❤ so cute to see the nest!

Mika is a real trooper, huh? What a wonderful companion! ❤ I know the altitudes will work on you! "Three Sisters" Have fun out there!.. :)

We stayed out there for 6 weeks and seemed like we never got used to it. You two are better than us, that climb ain't no joke. Love it that you are boondocking!

Y’all were smart to get under the rock and there’s always another day. Also we must know our limitations and listen to our bodies. Great video thanks for taking us along. I never realized Pam was a rock climber. How do you like the bak flip cover?

We dry camp a lot in our 2075. We only have one solar panel and the 2 Li batteries. We don’t have anything like the Bluetti just a small charger to recharge phones. We use propane only and have found that we can go about 5 days before needing to dump. And that’s if there are no services where you camp. We recently did 8 days with a nearby vault toilet, potable water, and a place to dump dishwater. It was the perfect scenario for dry camping.

You're right, I think the best time to hike the Manitou Incline is in the morning. And that's when I (Chris) did it. And man did that hike humble me. It was a beast. And the craziest thing I saw while hiking it? A woman in her early to mid 20's running down the incline backwards. Waiting to see what happens with the incline in a future video. Ken, I had a good laugh when I saw you sitting on the steps. I could totally relate and believe me I did the same thing MANY times. That's good info on the Bluetti, we only use it for Stalink (Just buy one already 😄) and charging our devices. So happy and excited for you about your future granddaughter. Can't wait to see the pics!

This is always great. When you have the money. They have the money. But when you don't have the money? And you are a Retiree like myself. What are your choices? Nil at best. And it's mostly, Diesel Pushers. So get over it! You're not getting a Super Class-C. You are getting old used, 20+ year, Motorhome. Now... which one do you go for? That's the only question. And what's available? Thanks to a couple of other RUclips channels. Like RV Expert AZ and Liz Amazing's RUclips channels. And Matt's channel. And black tank treatment. I opted for a 22-year-old, Monaco, Knight, rare, short, 34 foot, PST model. In like new condition. 100% original stock. Owned by, 2 pairs of elderly couples. Who put 65,100 miles on the vehicle. Never wearing out or breaking anything in the interior. Or the exterior. Caring for it like their babies. Everything works perfectly. It has a new, 1 1/2 year old Toyo Tyers. The generator works great. Everything works great. Nothing is worn out. Nothing showing any, wear. It's immaculate. For $25,000 cash. That's not, $225,000. That's $200,000 less. Now who's being smart here? People that like to throw their money around? Or someone who was not yet totally senile? You do the math. How long do you need this, motorhome to live? 20 years longer than you? Why? So your children can have fun with it? Let them purchase their own damned motorhome! I know what I'm doing. I'm being practical. I am not senile. I'm only 69. And not senile. Hi my name is Remy. What's yours? RemyRAD

All I can do. Is to give you my personal experience. With my Super-C Class, Motor home of over 30 years. Along with my recent, acquisition. Of a Diesel Pusher Motor Home. The Super-C. Drives like a truck. Because it is. But the diesel pusher. That's a Cadillac. Impersonating a, Motorhome. Need I say more? It is the lap of comfort and luxury. It's not a truck. What don't you understand about the difference between a bus and a truck? How comfortable are people in trucks? How comfortable are people in buses? In trucks. They are mostly, a legal aliens. In buses. They all have passports. To pleasure riding. Not so much in a truck. As that's loud, dirty, stinky, sweaty. A truck. You do the math. For all the little boys who are now adults. They like trucks. For sophisticated people who are adults. They like buses. Because they are far more probable and quiet. With the noise in the back. Which boys do not like. Because they can't hear the engine growl. Poor little boys. A diesel pusher motorhome is the way to go. When you are an adult. And not a Boy, anymore. That needs a Truck. To feel like a boy. Again. Yeah no. I'm an adult. So after over 30 years with my Super-C. It was time to get into something much more comfortable. Like a diesel pusher. Because I am now a retired adult. I don't need to pretend I am a Trucker. I'm an adult. With a, diesel pusher, Motorhome. RemyRAD nearly 40 years in to, Motor Homing. You get a diesel pusher in the end. I know what I'm talking about. I've been doing it for so long. With a Super-C. It was time for some comfort and quiet. RemyRAD

Use Truck routes onlywhen pulling. A Rv

You two will have to be our tour guides when we come back next year. Looks like a blast. $72 does seem a bit steep for us..lol

I've been watching your collaboration videos. Now I'm looking forward to binge watching the rest of your videos lol. My husband and I hope to buy an rv to go full time in the next year. I like how you did this recap of your stays! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

Hi Ken and Pam! Sorry about the problem with a campground in NJ and I remember your batteries issue. And the road you took in Taos I remember that video. Glad everything is ok so far! Great collaborations.

Oh man we forgot the killing the battery story! We wrecked our batteries at a harvest host :( thank goodness insurance covered that hefty bill!!

What a shocker that you had a bad experience at a campground in NJ. 🤣🤣 Thanks for having us join you guys for this month's collaboration. Hope to see you in Tampa!

Bet that drive was gorgeous though! That’s my old stomping grounds and the entire Enchanted Circle is amazing!

We have an idea for a group video, favorite waterfalls that are lesser known.

Great video as always.

Lol...I can relate to google maps issues. We did a motorcycle trip couple years back and we were in the back country of West Viginia... And we found a road with switch backs that were so tight it was a challenge to keep the bike up cause we had to go so slow and we were going up the side of a mountain...almost stalled....I put alot of faith in our Rand McNally laminated truckers atlas now. Thanks for the tips. 😊

Bad things do tend to snow ball.. great video guys! Great lessons learned! Thanks for sharing

I think you guys do a great job! Thank goodness for insurance.

G Maps not checking elevation from Buffalo to Cody WY on our way to Yellowstone pulling a 27 foot 5TH wheel with a gas truck not good

Nice recap of your mistakes, I have done some of my own as anyone who Rv’s will do.

Bought a very nice used eight-year-old travel trailer stored in my downhill driveway with all the stabilizers down and concrete blocks under the front, first winter both tires on the left side, went flat and bent my stabilizer arm

Google is on my black list forever. It got me lost in Denver Colorado for nearly an hour on a cloudy day that I was unable to see the mountains or the sun. I called a friend and told him where I was and he gave me directions to where I wanted to go. Google was taking me east when I wanted to go west and on the way out of town, with pouring rain, asked for I-25 and it was taking me through residential parts of the greater metropolitan area. I shut google off and called the friend again. I don't trust any of the map apps much because of that and keep a paper map or map book handy. My favorite maps are the books that show the topographical view of states with dirt roads, etc. Thanks for some really good info.

Lets be honest with each other. Tell us about your RV Mistakes and what did you learn after doing so?

I use google maps, Garmin Rv gps and also have the truckers atlas that I also check since it lists low clearance bridges.

Over $20,000! 😮 I would have 💩 my pants.

Hey Guys - enjoyed this video! We love CO! Our mouths are watering for some of your sausage/redsauce now! It looks delish! LOL!! Deena & Dan

Oh no. Im so sorry. Hopefully, it will be an easy fix. We loved Estes. We were there before we ever started rving. Its a beautiful place. Lynn and Danny

Garden of the Gods is beautiful! It’s on our list! We road a cog up to the peak of Mt Washington earlier this year! The views were amazing. Ken’s recipe looked 🧑‍🍳 😘!

Great area! When you said "Sunday Sauce" it brought back so many memories!! Stay safe!!

Nice video guys and yum!! Rock on RoadSmiths!!

I've said it before...but dang I love your editing and way you put your videos together 👏👏👏 You said you were from NY...upstate or the city ? Spent a lot of time in both...just curious I lived my high school and teenage years In an old school Italian neighborhood in Toronto....I mean make your own sausage, wine & pasta...old. Your lovely supper reminded me.🍷🍷...I could use a lesson or 2. Lookin forward to part 2...👏👏‼️

Hey Ken! I am hungry now! 🤣 Jon and I love Italian dishes! and we agree with you! we love to prepare other dishes besides grilling burgers and steak. Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak were the places we missed due to us not wanting to leave the San Juan Mountains. Lazy buggers! 🤣joke... I got a real bad bug. (Seiry) Well, thanks for the information, Ken... definitely not telling Jon the cost of the train! 😆 🤣🤣btw... loved the video!