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We are Dan and Rose, and we've been traveling together for over 20 years. We strive to provide the best and most helpful information but we are always learning new things that we can share with you.
Our goal is to allow those who are unable to travel due to physical or financial limitations to experience the joys of travels through our eyes and from the comfort of your own home. And for those who are able to travel, our videos may offer you insightful tips that could help you with your vacation planning. We hope you can learn from our experiences and miss steps. Interested?
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Hi Halffasttravelers Fans!
We are Dan and Rose, and we've been traveling together for over 20 years. We strive to provide the best and most helpful information but we are always learning new things that we can share with you.
Our goal is to allow those who are unable to travel due to physical or financial limitations to experience the joys of travels through our eyes and from the comfort of your own home. And for those who are able to travel, our videos may offer you insightful tips that could help you with your vacation planning. We hope you can learn from our experiences and miss steps. Interested?
Check out our website www.HalfFastTravelers.com Follow us on RUclips & Instagram @halffasttravelers If you enjoy our informative videos… Click the LIKE button, subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notifications when new videos post.
Check out our Cruise related You Tube videos @halffastcruisers
Our RV Road Trip Takes us into Bear Country: Goldilocks, Is That You?
In this video we travel to Virginia where we discover a beautiful waterfall in Shenandoah National Park and we drive the famous Skyline Drive overlooking the valley. Then we drive west to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where we discover Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This video is all about wildlife. We stumble upon bears, deer, turkeys, geese and even bats as we hike trails and explore historic Cades Cove.
After three years in a Class B, we decided to purchase a 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW. After driving with the RV up the eastern coast of the United States from Florida to Maine, we have started our return trip home. But that doesn't mean we are done adventuring. We drive to Virginia to the ...
After three years in a Class B, we decided to purchase a 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW. After driving with the RV up the eastern coast of the United States from Florida to Maine, we have started our return trip home. But that doesn't mean we are done adventuring. We drive to Virginia to the ...
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A Half Fast Guide to Waterfalls, Bridges & Acadia National Park: And Don't Forget Bar Harbor
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In this video we travel to New Hampshire where we discover several waterfalls and many of the area's covered bridges. We then drive east to Maine where we discover Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. We do many hikes along easy and strenuous trails to find the best scenic locations in all of New England. After three years in a Class B, we decided to purchase a 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW. Our in...
The Most Waterfalls We've Ever Seen in One Place: Ricketts Glen State Park, PA
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Are you a waterfall lover? Then you've come to the right place. As we continue our Eastern United States Road Trip we find one of the most amazing trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. The Ricketts Glen State Park Waterfalls Trail features 21 separate waterfalls ranging from 11 feet to 94 feet high. Dan also suffers a medical issue just over halfway through the hike that threatens the entire adventur...
Traveling North Carolina & West Virginia in a New, Broken RV
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As we make a second attempt to start our Eastern United States Road Trip we encounter yet another a catastrophic failure. This one occurred during the first rain storm we encountered. You would think that a brand new RV would be waster tight, but in this case you would be wrong. In this video we explain what occurred and the process we undertook to attempt repairs so we could salvage the rest o...
Our New Tiffin Wayfarer Broke Down 2 Days into our Road Trip
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We begin our Eastern United States Road Trip and encounter a catastrophic failure on the second day. And to make matters worse, we were in the middle of nowhere when it occurred. In this video we explain what occurred and the process we undertook to attempt repairs so we could salvage the rest of the trip. We also evaluate how the Wayfarer handles towing our Jeep on some steep mountain roads. A...
Curious About Our New RV? Here's A Walkthrough Tour of Our New 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW
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Included in this video is a complete walkthrough of our brand new RV, our initial impressions, and some of the new things we've discovered since we made this awesome purchase. After three years in a Class B, we decided to purchase a 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW. The main reason we chose this RV, was that it had much more space than our Class B van; inside and out. In this video, we show you how we...
We Traded our Class B Van for a Tiffin Wayfarer: It was a Half Fast Experience
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Included in this video is a complete account of the buying experience, our initial impressions, the selection of our "toad" (towed vehicle) and our first campground set-up in the 2024 Tiffin Wayfarer 25RW. After three years in a Class B, we decided to go in a different RVing direction. In this video, we explain why we have made this difficult decision, and talk about our experiences during the ...
Why We're Saying Goodbye to our American Coach Patriot Class B Van
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After three years in a Class B, we have decided to go in a different RVing direction. In this video, we explain why we have made this difficult decision, and talk about some of the adventures we have had in our American Coach Patriot. At the 2024 Summer RV Show in Tampa we did walkthrough tours of many different types of RVs, and it became clear there were a few models that would fit our RV lif...
6 More Small Class C RV's That You Might Like Better Than a B Plus or Class B.
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At the 2024 Summer RV Show in Tampa we did walkthrough tours and reviews of 6 Class C RVs. We look at some of the smallest Class C's from Renegade, Regency, Leisure Vans and Jayco. Some of the units we see could be classified as B Plus RVs, but we're going with the official classification as Class C's. We see super-sized van conversions with surprisingly comfortable split floor plans, and some ...
5 Smaller, More "Affordable" Renegade Super C RV's: Part 2
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We were able to do walkthroughs of 8 Renegade Super C's at the Summer RV Show in Tampa, but we included only three in our previous video due to time constraints. In this video we review the remaining 5 Super C's. These units are smaller and less expensive than the 3 in Part 1. If you missed Part 1, you can view it here: ruclips.net/video/H_CfmICcLAI/видео.html If you are a fan of Super C RV's t...
3 Large, Beautiful & Expensive Super C RV's from Renegade: Part 1
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If you are a fan of Super C RV's then you have no doubt heard of Renegade. We visit the Summer RV Show in Tampa where we find a very large selection of these amazing recreational vehicles. With their high power output and massive cargo capacity, these RV's can access otherwise unreachable places while carrying an entire household worth of stuff. We were able to do walkthroughs of 8 of these uni...
5 Ram Promaster Vans That Won't Break Your Budget
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Are you looking for a Class B Van, but are fed up with their ridiculous pricing? We look at 5 Promaster Class B Vans that are nearly identical to more expensive units on the Mercedes or Ford chassis. Many believe that with their small size and limited floor plans, Class B Vans don't seem to be worth their exorbitant price tags. However, Promaster vans tend to be much more competitively priced w...
Why Cargo Capacity is So Crucial When Searching for an RV
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Knowing the Cargo Capacity of an RV Could Save You Money & Potentially Save Your Life. In this video, we visit La Mesa RV in Port St. Lucie, and we take an in-depth look at the cargo/payload capacities of numerous RVs. We explain the acronyms GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating), GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating), GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating), UVW (Unloaded Weight Rating) and CCC (Cargo Carr...
4 Luxury Class B Vans That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty
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Do you have the means to pamper yourself on your RV journey? We compare 4 high quality Class B Vans that are made to make you feel like you're in the top 1%. With their small size and limited floor plans, Class B Vans may present a challenge when trying to enjoy the "indoor" experience. These manufacturers have found a way to make the smallest of spaces feel like a luxury (New York) apartment. ...
6 Class B 4x4 RV Beasts Made to Tackle Those Off-Road Trails
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Do you want to be able to go anywhere and do anything in your RV? We compare 6 Rugged Class B Vans that are made to go off the beaten path. With their 4x4 capabilities, higher ground clearance, beefy suspensions and aggressive tires, they can take you to many places unreachable by standard RV models. The manufacturers have been working hard to develop new floor plans to create more space than w...
4 Rugged Off-Road Capable Class C/ B Plus RV's For the Trail
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4 Rugged Off-Road Capable Class C/ B Plus RV's For the Trail
An Amazing RV Van Pit Stop: Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens 2024
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An Amazing RV Van Pit Stop: Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens 2024
13 Different Models: Our First Look at Airstream Trailers
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13 Different Models: Our First Look at Airstream Trailers
Are High Quality Similar Class C RV's Worth the Extra Money?
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Are High Quality Similar Class C RV's Worth the Extra Money?
Are Super C's an Option? We Look at 4 RV's With Much More Space
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Are Super C's an Option? We Look at 4 RV's With Much More Space
Apples to Oranges? Comparing the Most & Least Expensive Class B Vans
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Apples to Oranges? Comparing the Most & Least Expensive Class B Vans
We Have the Funniest Subscribers on You Tube: Send us Your Video Being Half Fast & We'll Post Them
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We Have the Funniest Subscribers on You Tube: Send us Your Video Being Half Fast & We'll Post Them
8 Class C RVs About Half the Price of a B or B Plus With More Space
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8 Class C RVs About Half the Price of a B or B Plus With More Space
Comparing Class B, B Plus, C, & a Small Class A at the 2024 Orlando RV Show.
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Comparing Class B, B Plus, C, & a Small Class A at the 2024 Orlando RV Show.
6 Large Class C RV's & a Sneak Peek at the New Entegra Condor
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6 Large Class C RV's & a Sneak Peek at the New Entegra Condor
7 Class B Vans That Might Be a Perfect Match for Your RV Style
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7 Class B Vans That Might Be a Perfect Match for Your RV Style
9 Small Class C RV's That You Might Like Better Than a B Plus or B.
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9 Small Class C RV's That You Might Like Better Than a B Plus or B.
We Toured 20 Class B Plus RVs. Which one is your favorite?
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We Toured 20 Class B Plus RVs. Which one is your favorite?
There are so Many Class B's Out There. How Can We Pick One?
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There are so Many Class B's Out There. How Can We Pick One?
Is a 5th Wheel Gooseneck RV Trailer Right for You? Checking Out Some Unique Designs
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Is a 5th Wheel Gooseneck RV Trailer Right for You? Checking Out Some Unique Designs
Really negative, downer narrative
Maybe a tad of topic but how are you enjoying the jeep and how is the Mercedes doing pulling it? We think we want a Jeep toad
We did that hike in Ricketts Glen recently and it was tough. Nice video. We carry kerchief to get wet when it is hot.
I bought Thor citation Mercedes sprinter,it’s not the best I sold it
Just curious, did you replace it with a different RV?
@@halffasttravelers2702 no, after the second year all I did was work on it. The outside deteriorating being out in the sun and weather, The seats cracked the cabinets were make out of fiber board and there was a leak I has to cover it up with molding. The furnace never worked because of the design water would get in it. It has around 16,000 miles when I sold it. Now you can’t buy one for three times what I gave for it. They make cheap. The roof don’t last I fixed the cracks I in a six year old rv when I sold it.
Lol, sorry but black seats suck imo. 😝 Burn your skin off. I got now beige seats in my truck, n r heated for when cold hits. They still get hot from the sun but not the extreme burn, black seats can do. N black interiors show the fricken dirt n dust, 🫤. Excellent exercise that hike. Good for u guys, if we ever meet, I wanna go for a hike with ya! And appreciate those little history reads before u see the structures, and your added on- screen sentences. Great video! 🍻
We have to agree with the black seats comment. As you can see, we covered the seats in the Wayfarer with beige faux leather covers. They are working great. One problem we have on sunny days is the dash compartment where we store the iphone. It gets really hot in there and occasionally the phone will overheat. We wish we had a lighter color dashboard. We're glad yuo enjoyed the video, and we will definitely do a hike if we ever meet up. Have a great day.
@@halffasttravelers2702 put the phones under the seats, air at least circulates there.
Enjoyed your video!!! Very well done with lots of great sites. Although the person getting out of the car where the bear decided to cross the road, wasn’t too smart. 😮 Thank you for sharing. Oh and I’m with Rose, the building on rocks was a little out there. 😊 Safe travels!!
We are glad you enjoyed the video. We were yelling at that woman to get back in her car. A few cars back there was a park volunteer who came running up to assist in case the encounter went bad. So she not only endangered herself but also this poor volunteer. Rose is so happy that she wasn’t the only one who was puzzled by the rock “foundations.” Thanks for your post.
Do you share the driving 8 hours is alot of time sitting .
Dan does almost all the driving, but Rose is certainly more than capable of operating the RV. We try to break up the long driving days with a few short stops.
Dan, u must let Rose drive every now and then, because if something happened to u, she needs to feel comfortable taking the wheel! The stress will be high enough of her worrying about u, don't need to make it worse! Just saying! 😘 🍻
Of course you are correct, she needs to be comfortable driving the rig even with the TOAD. The good news: Rose used to drive semi trucks cross country in her youth. She can literally drive anything. She's definitely a keeper!
@@halffasttravelers2702 oh 💩! Ha ha! Well that is fricken awesome, didn't know. Go Rose 💪🏼. 🍻
You absolutely SHOULD hike the AT! I am hiking it starting next year. It's 4 to6 months and in the grand scheme of a long life it's a blip, and one hell of an adventure! Love your videos! Safe travels!
Sadly, I think that ship has sailed for us. Maybe in the next life. We hope you have a great time on the hike, it sounds like an awesome adventure. We are jealous.
How is it going?!Yo. this is goo dedition. 😌
Thank you.
I really like those chairs. Do you happen to know what the weight capacity is because I'm a pretty big guy.
We're not sure the exact weight limit, but we would guess that it is right around 300 pounds. They are great chairs, but you really need a foot rest to get in the most comfortable position. There are models that include the foot rests as part of the package, but we tend to use the picnic tables at the campgrounds. Works great.
I just so happen to have a KingCamp chair in my kitchen, looks like theirs, says 264lbs max weight. And Rose, I'm trying to figure out what I can cut the height down, by sawing off 3" off the posts the chair sits on, n then popping out the plastic top n popping it back in to the newly cut post....as my feet dangle too. Most annoying. Once i do, do u want me to tell u what worked? because, lol, my 20$, pipe cutter blade dulled trying that. So it's hard steel 🤨. 🍻
Thanks for posting the chair information. We might try that "hack" on the posts if it works for you. Let us know.
@@halffasttravelers2702 will do!
The price is out outrageous…. I see a lot of manufacturers getting stuck with them…Not worth anywhere near that much… shame on you for pushing these products.….
Please keep in mind that price is relative. To some, the cost could be a perfectly reasonable expense. No one is giving these "specialty" units away. We disagree with your assertion that we are "pushing" anything. We try to give our honest opinions, and provide the most information we can about the individual RVs. That being said, we do appreciate your viewpoint. All honest opinions are welcome here.
The thing about the cutting board resting in the drawer when you pull it out you have extra counter space.
We used it a few times like that, but we just found out it slides back revealing more space underneath. Imagine our surprise.
With owning an Allegro Bus I found that one needs to be an over all good mechanic/plumber/electrician or you will pay through the nose for repairs. Also, seatbelts save lives....just saying.
Looks like we are going to have to do some on the job training. Rose was wearing her belt under her arm for comfort reasons, but we're getting a belt adjuster so she can wear it correctly. Thanks.
Thor....
If you want quality get a Pleasure Way.
If you check out our Hunt for the Perfect RV video you will discover that the Pleasure Way Plateau XLTS was our second choice. They seem very well built.
One reason I bought my Wayfarer back in 2018 was due to Tiffin's seamless slides. When I started to look to uograde to a Class A I was very disappointed to learn that Tiffin was no lknger using seamless slides. Now we have to really watch and maintain the slide seams... Sorry the factory missed this, but I am glad it was an easy fix. Enjoy! Best, -Mark
We were told they started using a different method for keeping the slides dry, but we thought it would have been an improvement, not a step back.
Sorry about the new rig issues! I ended up replacing my converter when I upgraded my house batteries to two Battleborns as the factory converter didn't support lithiums. One thing to watch out for on Wayfarers is how the plastic wheel well / mudflap is attached. It's one long piece of plastic that attaches to the front of the wheel well with a single screw into the side of the storage bay near the bay bottom. It then wraps all the way around attaching to the side of the bay behind the well, leaving the extra hanging down as a mud flap. The problem is they use only one screw to attach the front near the outside bay door. As you drive at speed (55-65) the wind under the rig pushes on the front of the wheel well and it flexes and bends it backwards until the bottom touches the front of both tires. The tires then wear two upside down "U"s into the wheel well. It is noisy as you drive and it smells like melted tire/plastic. The fix? Simply add a 2nd screw to the bottom of the wheel well liner by the inside dual tire to the bottom of the storage bay. This will prevent the wind from under the coach bending it back towards the tire. They don't do this at the factory as putting this screw in is a PITA unless you have the right tool or pull the tires off to gain easier access. The other thing to watch out for (all Sprinter based Class Cs) is the rubber valve stems if you have factory steel wheels. These are only rated for 50 lbs yet you need to inflate to 70-80 based on weight. It isn't if the valve stem will blow, it is when. Either upgrade the valve stems or the wheels and ditch the under rated rubber stems. Enjoy the Wayfarer! I loved my 2018 BW until I upgraded to a 2023 Newmar New Aire. I loved pulling my Fiat 500 TOAD behind the Wayfarer. And finding parking? Easy peasy! Enjoy! Best, -Mark
The converter we have actually has a setting switch for AGM and Lithium batteries. It was set correctly, but failed anyway. So far so good on the new unit. Thanks for the information on the wheel wells and the valve stems. We will check it out.
Get ready to be a handyman. And people thought boats were money pits. Wish you luck.
We're trying to learn as much as we can. Hopefully these old dogs can learn new tricks. Thanks.
You guys are really good together and with your edits and commentary. Subscribed!
Thanks so much. Welcome aboard!
I would like to see some B+/mini C that is not under the Thor umbrella. It is crazy to think about paying upwards of 200k for the low quality of anything under Thor.
We have seen some good units from Renegade and Pleasure Way. We'll be doing some more reviews in the next few months.
Love her!!! I love Jeeps too!! That will be my retirement car!
That's awesome. So much fun to drive.
Silicone caulk NO! Urethane caulk YES If you use silicone caulk on a Fleetwood coach they won't let you into their repair facility Use caulk called QUAD at the depot
Thanks for the information. We will look for it.
Tiffins are close to junk. Sorry but you should experience issues any day now. Prolly the same for most brands these days except for Renegade.
We were hoping to be the exception, but as you will see, we were kidding ourselves. Renegade makes some quality RV's, but we preferred the finishes in the Tiffin.
Liz Amazing has a few recent videos regarding Tiffin and Thor, not looking very good. In the past Tiffin was the brand to have. Apparently not any more....sad. That said in this case I cannot fault Thor as it appeared to be a component failure and that happens. We live out West in the Sierra Mountains I have to wonder how that rig would do out here or in Colorado (Wolf Creek Pass comes to mind). The Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome, we have been there but they are not "mountains" by our standards. One temporary solution might have been going into town and purchasing a battery charger (not a "trickle" charger), and plugging that into shore power and continuing to use your RV until the converter is repaired / replaced. LifePo4 batteries will not completely charge with a charger designed for lead acid but that will not will not harm them. They would continue to operate the coach. Educating yourself on RV systems will save you a lot of grief and give you much more confidence.
Yes, we've been watching her videos. From what we've seen, we should be OK on some of those steeper roads, but we'll find out when we get back out there later this year or early next year. We did purchase a battery charger (not a trickle charger) but we didn't want to limp along on the trip our first time out. In our opinion, we shouldn't have had to. Thanks for the post.
also a tiffin owner retro. your wayfarer has less then 800 lbs gcw. lite running gear. then to have a toad... not me
The CCC has increased in the new Wayfarers. Ours is just over 1000 lbs. We are within our GCWR with the Jeep we purchased, but we would not recommend going with any larger toad. The new 9-speed transmission helps a lot too.
Awesome video guys!That scenery is breathtaking!Sorry about the issues.Im buying my first RV this month have been looking at class b’s up at lamesa in pt st Lucie.I think im going to step up into a small c though.I’ll probably see you guys out on the road as i’m in palm beach county also👍🏼
Thanks a lot. We hope you have as good a buying experience as we did at La Mesa. In hindsight, we would recommend a full inspection prior to pick-up to ensure all the systems are working correctly. We're not sure if it would have prevented our problems, but it might have. We might see you, keep an eye out for the "donkey."
Tiffin has gone downhill from 2017 on, and grandson Leigh Tiffin as new CEO is a joke. Tiffin is now no better than a Forest River product. Sold my 2017 Breeze at a loss, just to stop the pain.
We are in "wait and see" mode right now.
Red Bull is so hard on your heart it's like cocaine in a bottle. Just drink coffee or have a chocolate bar.
We can't argue with that. Luckily our consumption of Red Bull is extremely limited despite the last two videos.
Why don’t you wear your shoulder strap on your seatbelt, Rose? You’ll be sorry if there’s a sudden stop or accident… just saying…
Some of our commenters recommended a seat belt adjustment strap to ease the discomfort for Rose. We are looking into that presently. In the meantime, she is wearing it correctly now. We do appreciate your concerns.
Let’s see, a week old, max load, flat towing a jeep, in the freaking mountains. Ever hear of breaking in an engine?
Please keep in mind that usually an RV will have mileage on it prior to purchase for a number of reasons. We did not begin towing with the Mercedes until after it had reached 1000 miles pursuant to the owner's manual. On a side note; we have seen some recommend that diesel engines be broken in using a heavy load with varying RPMs. We would not recommend driving the mountain roads with a toad during break-in though.
It’s me off Tiffin RVs for life!!🤬
We've heard this a bunch.
how nice to see considerate driving - i was driving out in England this weekend at the end of the holiday season, with an abudence of campervans/caravans - in the west country (Devon/Dorset/Cornwall) we have very narrow A roads - it was very annoying that a *massive* queue of traffic formed behind this one caravan, who had several chances to pull over and just let the traffic by. People dont just hate caravans for no reason in the UK, its this type of 'f**k y**' attitude that these people have that make people hate caravans, unlike yourself, where you checking and seeing when you can allow people to pass.
Thank you for noticing. Dan prides himself on trying to be as considerate as possible when we're in the RV. We have also shared your experience behind a long line of vehicles, and we know how frustrating that can be. Most of the time it really isn't all that difficult to find a safe place to move off the road until traffic passes. Driving a large vehicle is very challenging, and it's only made that much more difficult when the drivers around you have lost their patience. Thanks for posting your experiences. We are always interested in these stories from across the pond. Happy Travels!
Unfortunately that’s what you get with a new coach. My Prevost bus has a switch so you can eliminate the inverter/charger on shore power or generator power. Another reason I bought a used Prevost. They go the extra mile so you can keep having fun until you can get home.
If we were in the market for a Class A, we would love to have a Prevost. The only problem as we see it, is the cost. We would definitely have to purchase a pre-owned unit. But that might not be such a bad thing.
@@halffasttravelers2702 When you buy a coach built to last 1,000,000 miles you can go back many years and still end up with a superior coach. I had 3 tiffins before I finally learned my lesson. That is things that are quality built last a long time. Kinda like a Rolls Royce keeps on running year after year.
We never looked at it like that, but it makes a lot of sense. Thanks.
I owned an rv back in the 90's to fulfill a lifelong dream. As the years went by I found that the pleasure component of owning it were far outweighed by the seemingly constant maintenance and breaking issues. As I see it, until the American RV industry gets its act together it makes no sense to invest so heavily in what inevitably turns into a gasoline guzzling money pit. These "toys" are meant to enhance the leisure component of our retirement but end up adding so much unnecessary complications and stress in one's life. Romantic notions of a freewheeling life enjoying the great outdoors soon butts up against reality.
Your story is a familiar one to us. Many people jump into the RV world with both feet only to realize that the lifestyle isn't for them. That's why we always recommend that potential RV buyers do their research not only about the RV they are trying to purchase, but also about the way they are going to use the RV once they have it. We rented first, and we saw immediately that it was something we would really enjoy. Thanks for posting your story. It's important for people to read these.
how about when you drive at least keep one hand on the stearing wheel all the time .. rather then talk with both hands off the stearing wheel .. safety 1st .. don't want to see you get into a accident ...
At the beginning of the video, it looks like Dan took both hands off the wheel, but he actually had his right hand very low on the wheel. Good eye though, we appreciate your concern for our safety.
On the positive side, you can do like most other new Tiffin owners and now make all your videos about the weekly failures of your very expensive rolling (for now) nightmare. Don't worry, you won't run out of things to film and talk about.......the suck will just keep coming.
Oh boy, we hope it doesn't come to that! We're going to stay positive, for now.
I am a Navy veteran and retired Army 1SG. During my career, I drove across the US many times. First was after Navy “c” school in San Diego to Mayport/Jax, FL. drove that in my 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner and during that trip my body was subjected to tons of JOLT cola. So, during many subsequent TDY or Permanent Party relocations from Ft. Dix, NJ to Ft. Belvoir, VA. onto Ft. Hood, Tx. and two mor from Hood to Belvoir (Army NCO schools) or from Ft. Campbell, KY. to Ft. Lewis, WA., I always drank JOLT. I found that any taste of Red Bull makes me sick so, Cola it was. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Thank you for your service. The '71 Roadrunner is one of Dan's favorite classic cars. He always wanted one, but had to settle for a '72 Skylark instead as his first ride. We remember Jolt Cola. Is it still around?
@@halffasttravelers2702 boy, I am long retired and haven’t needed the “JOLT” in some time. Sorry I don’t have a definitive answer. My car that I drove my senior year in HS was a 1970 Dodge Challenger 383 R/T. Bought that car for $800 in 1980. Traded it straight across for the Road Runner 440 six-pack. Changed the carbs to dual Holley 750 double-pumpers, removed the Air-Grabber for the tall two tall intakes. Added a Doug Nash competition series tranny and rebuilt the entire engine. Added ladder bars for better traction. Since I was raised on large ranch/farm and made a lot of money moving irrigation sprinkler pipe. From 12 to 19 I moved pipe from spring to fall. As I aged I added more 1/4 mile @ 32.5 sections @ 40’ long. During the 70’s and into the early 80’s I moved at least 10 1/4 mile longs lines. In HS it was 25 lines per day and $3.75 per line. I was swimming in $$$ and that is how I owned a 70 Dodge Dart Swinger w/340 and the other mentioned cars. Miss them all terribly but, at least I still own JEEPS! The Trackhawk is like a muscle car. 🤙🤙🤙 safe travels to you two and good luck with the RV.
Wow, you've owned some awesome rides. Dan is jealous about that Challenger too. Thanks for posting this info, and thanks for the well-wishes.
Beautiful Sights! You need to get one of the short hard rubber antennas for the jeep to keep the tall one out of the pictures.
Thanks for the tip! We didn't really notice the issue until we started editing the videos. We will definitely look into that.
Thank you for your wonderful videos
Glad you like them!
Awesome traveling ! I live nearby you guys, Jupiter, and love summer hiking in WNC.......I usually camp at Cedar Mountain, then do day-trips from there.....also thinking about an RV, but not sure yet what will best meet my needs.
That is awesome! The friends we were visiting in Maine just moved to Jupiter Farms. Small world. Good luck with your possible RV search.
Please..... Show more of the road & scenery as you travel. Not talking heads.
We'll be happy to do that, but some of the comments from our trip last year were that we had too many "dash cam" videos mixed in. Consequently, we ditched the forward facing Go Pro for this trip. We wonder if you wouldn't mind checking out one or two of those videos from last year's western US trip and giving us your opinion. They are much shorter than these, so it shouldn't take up too much of your time, and you'd be helping us greatly. We recommend the Death Valley video or the one where we visited Sedona. We would be forever grateful for your assistance. Here are the links: ruclips.net/video/lXfX3yePB8w/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/wtovxyu-5pg/видео.html Thanks.
Oh! You said Half FAST Travelers. I heard that wrong. 😂
You probably heard it right the first time. lol
Great Video. I have never been to Maine or NH. My husband and I were planning a trip in the summer of 2017. Unfortunately he passed away suddenly and I just don't have the heart to go with out him
Wow, we are so sorry for your loss. The good part is that there are so many beautiful places to see in this country and around the world. You deserve to see them. We wish you all the best.
@@halffasttravelers2702 Thank you. We did travel a lot. Took our dream trip to see the village in the Netherlands where his ancestors immigrated from to America. Then a visit to Paris. Drove out West and saw SD, WY, Nebraska. Drove part of the Pacific Coast highway. Best thing is the many deepsea fishing trips, where we were 70 + miles out and slept on the boat. Nothing like the moon shining on the sea. We had many more adventures planned, which didn't include him dying at 66. Way too young.
It sounds like you've had some wonderful adventures. Never forget those amazing memories. What a great reminder of the fragility of life, and the importance of enjoying the limited time we have. Thank you.
You guys missed Thunder Hole, you were close, near Sand Beach.
Yeah, our friends told us, but now we have a reason to return, right?
giggity
New subscriber. You’re not being whiny. It pisses me off how these companies have sorry workers doing this. I hope you guys go back to where you bought it and demand compensation. That’s the only way that you can change this incompetence. Hope you have the best of luck in the rest of your travels. Great video.
Thanks, in case you couldn't tell, we were a bit frustrated at that moment. We'll see if they make it right. Thanks for the well wishes and kind words.
When making a youtube and trying to attract viewers, you might not want to wear a Tshirt claiming that 30 million Americans are “morons”.
Now that's funny.
Looks like something a disgruntled employee may do. I hate to say it. But, I think the State and Federal governments need to do more to regulate the RV industry to help protect the consumer. We should not have to except this from the RV Industry. Especially when you spend the kind of money you guys did. I’m so sorry you guys are having to deal with this.
Thanks, it would be nice to have some recourse if it can be demonstrated that the manufacturers willfully deceived the buyer. We're hoping it won't come to that in our situation.
I wouldn’t expect anything more from a Thor owned company.
Yeah, we're getting many responses like this. Thor has such a bad reputation, and that's probably why their units seem to be at the low end of the price scale.
My tent never had these problems! 😂
Ha ha. Good point! Keeping it simple seems to be a winning strategy.
Great Job and we know more about Arcadia then ever before. Also loved the 21 Waterfalls video. After all the strenuous hiking I thought for sure you would show both of you plopping down in those wonderful Wayfarer recliners. The Wayfarer was the first small class C we every went into and still remember those amazing chairs. Best to you from Iowa, Herb and Chris
***Acadia
Glad you enjoyed it! Believe me, we got a ton of use out of those chairs. One of the best features of the RV by far. So comfy...