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Just found your channel 🎉 we just bought our trailer and heading to Utah in a month. First time boondocking in the desert. Heard it’s monsoon season. Looking for higher ground places. Any advice? IOverlander searching as we speak. Cheers!

New to your channel, why do you travel with two vehicles? Go Hawkeyes!

Great job guys. I like the way you think. We've never been to Oregon but would like to visit it soon. BTW, I recognized some of the pictures of the places you've stayed, as we've stayed there too. We just found your channel and subscribed. We're old, retired FTers in an who discovered we love to boondock. We boondocked for 10 months last year in our 1999 National Tropical MH and have been living off grid all this year so far, saving a ton of money too. We designed and built our solar system ourselves, on a tight budget. It took us 5 years to gather the resources and finally complete the project, doing all the work ourselves. But now that it's complete, our solar/battery system allows us to live off grid just like we were plugged into a power pedestal in an RV park. No more sweating at night for us as we almost always run our 12k mini split heat pump in the bedroom all night long, using less than 10% of our 48v battery while we sleep. My wife likes the thermostat set to 72 degrees, but it sometimes gets too cold for me, so I'll often run my electric blanket to stay warm as we now have power to spare. We started about 6 yrs. ago by building a 620-watt liftable solar array on the side of our motorhome. If you wanted to add more solar, you might consider something like this or add deployable array using light weight folding panels that you can point at the sun. Our side array makes a nice bedroom window awning, practically lifting itself with a couple gas struts, and it's easy to clean, standing safely on the ground. Next, we built a 12v, 560ah LiFePo-4 battery using 8, 280ah prismatic cells and a Heltec 330amp BMS. These cells fit perfectly under the steps of our MH where our old pair of golf cart batteries used to reside. We insulated the battery compartment, cut a small hole in our step risers and installed a tiny computer CPU fan to keep this space at close to room temperature, so we don't have to worry about the BMS shutting down charging due to low temperature - or their life reduced from getting too hot. Our 12v system uses an 80A Progressive Dynamics LFP converter/charger, a 1,000w Renogy inverter, a 50a Epever MPPT charge controller and a Lnex battery monitor. This 12v system powers all of our 12v appliances and can even run our residential fridge, computer and TV, if necessary, yet only cost us about $3,500. By mounting the solar array on the side of our coach, we left the roof free to rack 8, 550w solar panels down the length of our 35ft Class A, 15" off our roof, above our AC, vents, etc. It shades our entire roof, allowing plenty of cooling air underneath, increasing solar output and reducing the heat load on the air conditioners, yet our overall height is still just under 12 ft. Our 4,400w array can run both our A/Cs, household appliances and charge our batteries from solar at the same time. We mounted a Sungold Power all-in-one 48V, 5,000W Inverter/100A charge controller/battery charger, breakers and a Lnex battery monitor on the wall in our bedroom. It saves us space as well as money compared to a system built with individual components. We chose this model because it supports our 400voc solar array. Our 48v battery uses 16, 320ah prismatic cells and has a 200amp BMS. Together with our 560ah 12v bank, we have a total of 23.5 kwh of batteries onboard, (about the same capacity as 9 of your 200ah batteries) charged by 5,020 watts of solar. We removed the rooftop A/C we had in the bedroom and replaced it with an EG4 28.5 seer-2, 12k btu mini-split heat pump on the upper rear of our coach. It's super quiet and cools as well as our 14.5k btu Easy Start equipped Furrion we have up front, using about 1/3 the power. This 48v system provides 24/7 off-grid air conditioning and heat from the heat pump. We have a total off-grid electrical self-sufficiency without the need to run our generator. Our total budget for both 12 and 48v systems was around $11,500, including the $1,500 high-efficiency heat pump as we did all of the work ourselves saving us a ton of money. If we were to do it all over again today, we could do it about $350-$400 less, as some of the components we used, like our initial batteries, solar panels and even the heat pump have dropped in price since we bought them. I figured our ROI is less than 2 years, compared to spending $500 monthly in RV parks, (if you can find them that low) and it pays for itself within a year compared to a $225 weekly RV park rate. But the biggest advantage is the flexibility it gives us, as we no longer are forced to be wedged into tight RV parks, all lined up with other campers like sardines in a can. Like you guys, we now stay in some of the most beautiful wilderness areas imaginable, mostly free on Forest Service and BLM lands, regardless of the season. Last year we visited 11 states, without plugging into a power pedestal the entire time. Last winter we boondocked near Yuma, AZ. We're visiting family now in NC where boondocking places are pretty rare, so we're staying in a spacious, no-hookup site at a convenient RV park for only $100/mo., saving us $500/mo. off their normal rates. It's good to have options. Hope to see you down the road one day.

Loved the video and truly appreciate your very helpful advice for boondocking. Thank you.

Most places would let you pump your own gas if you asked. You can pump your own now as the rule changed. Because it was never a real law. Nobody but me pumped fuel into my bike.

We're so very fortunate y'all shared this with us. It is almost completely seamless, and not having that be a concern is huge! Thanks for sharing such valuable info with both us and all your subscribers.

Thanks for all the information. Beautiful locations and such great detail. Take care! ❤❤❤

Thanks for sharing all the information to get us on solar. May God keep on blessing, guiding and protecting you. All our love and hugs from 515. See you real soon ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗thanks for another great video 👏👏👏

We have a nice solar setup and 1236ah lithium. Bad thing is we aren't full-time only get out a month or so a year

Your video has a really nice contrasty look to it. What do you do in post?

Boondocking at the Sheep Mountain trailhead lot? Or were you off of Stagecoach Trail closer to the lake? We have Starlink too and just got a water tank to carry in back of the truck. Thanks for great help on your videos!

Hi guys I was just watching this episode and I was wondering how you show on your map where you went with the red line on the route.

Hello Reese’s Just started watching your channel this week. Great content! I’d been wondering why you use 2 vehicles. Thought maybe for work. But this episode answered that. We are going full time next and we will also towing a travel trailer. I’m also going to have an Ovrland pop up shell on the truck. We will plunk the trailer in a spot then go fishing or sightseeing. E-bikes will be in the truck bed. Fishing gear, tools all travel in the truck. ruclips.net/video/XlStR9gOEuE/видео.htmlsi=NF5ODY8ftF0wSI14 Not me or our rig. Just an example of the Ovrland camper.

Although we have been lucky with our trailer, our tow vehicle lost an alternator between Arkansas and Nashville. I reached out to two Facebook groups I belong to, and got some help getting our trailer to the campsite, and a lead for an expedited repair.

Heading out that way in a month. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Curious, how are your starlink speeds and connectivity?

if your fridge is like the one I put in mine in trailer the sides are the condenser elements. small suggestion remove the insulation from the sides. Other than that great job and I had a 12vdc one that failed in a year so I added inverter batteries and panels and will never go back to any other fridge than 120vac.

Utah is for sure on our bucket list. Great video. Thumbs up . Cheers Joe 😊

Well done man👍

Great points on the video guys. Too bad things happen at times. Nice spot to camp. Safe travels guys. I am a New Subscriber. Cheers Joe 😊🍁

Great video, it's all good to know. We have lots in common. Thumbs up. I am a New Subscriber. Cheers Joe 😊

How did you fasten the unit in place to stay in transit

Great video and information. Wish I had some of that ice cream.

Dair you are such a beast carrying in that fridge! Brian your videos are so helpful and funny. I love the shocked face lol. Sending you safe, happy, travels along with all my love from 515❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗May God continue to bless, guide and protect you all!

Aww we loved this video of Paso and Cambria, San Simeon. My husband was born and raised on the coast and I had a lake house in Paso. We miss the people so much. Your video brought us home for a few minutes 😊 We are going fulltime RV living as soon as we sell our house in Oregon! Maybe we will see you on road. Great videos!

Never heard that term. Shakedown trip is more familiar to me.

Thanks for another awesome video. Sorry for the problems. Great job sharing the fix. Wishing you safe, happy travels. We love and miss you. Hope to see you real soon. Hugs from 515

Nothing like having a bunch of repairs! We had to return home to have our slide out repaired after someone ran into it on a riding mower. One thing we enjoy about your videos is seeing the places y’all boondock! You may already have a video about this, and if you do please let me know. I’m just curious how yall do it with limited amount of fresh water and limited gray and black tank space. How do yall handle showers? I don’t want always be dependent upon the costly full hookup kind of campgrounds, but I’m just curious the logistics of how yall make it work.

Got to LOVE Camper Life ! YES I have had PROBLEMS Develop with my Experiences. I CARRY more TOOL'S, Parts, TAPE & Sealants, ETC. all the time !

I like your videos and your content, but I really wish you could get your volume under control. First it’s loud then when you are talking it’s extremely low. It’s aggravating to try and keep the volume the same when it changes so much and so often. Other than that your videos are very good.

Hope you guys got everything worked out

Wow, cool, thanks for sharing. Be safe❤❤

Wahoo!!! A new video!! I liked it and I haven't even watched it yet...lol!! Thank you so much for the new video and have a great adventure/day!!

Thank you for the great video. Which DJI drone did you use?

tourons of yellowstone when viewing bears

What does the 4Runner add to your total fuel cost?

Dont let them jack the truck from the pumpkin (Differential).

Fun fact: swimming moose account for most of the incorrect "lake monster" sightings in North America. Nice video by the way!

Nice info for FS roads! Are those e-bikes you have? What was the 'rough road' you didnt want to take that was mentioned at the beginning?

Visit Secret Beach on the Oregon Coast. Not many even know about this hidden gem !

Great video and rig! Love the solar. Keep on dancing lol. Happy trails ❤❤from home❤❤

Congratulations on the new rig. Hope it works out for ya!

Wow! I absolutely love the new rig and the solar! Such a lovely home. Thanks for sharing all the solar information. Keep on sharing your adventures with all of us. Safe happy travels. Sending love and hugs from 515❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗

Drop the intro please

Agates! Next time you do the Oregon coast, go agate hunting. Along the entire coast you’ll find jasper, carnelian and agates. Moved to Brookings 8 years ago and my only regret is that I should have come here earlier.

We were in the exact same two spots last year.

I just found your channel from the Oregon secret revealed as i live in Oregon. What a beautuful video that was. Now I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for living the dream and sharing it with all of us!

The word on the Oregon coast is never turn your back to the ocean! Lots of sneaker waves!

Those are sea urchins in the tide pools. If you gently put your finger in them. They will close up around you. Loving your video of my home state.

Do you know those little pieces are most likely glass bottles that have tossed in the sea so much they get sanded down. To my knowledge they are just pieces of broken bottles and have no value. Probably good for crafts though. I grew up in Brookings!