When you spoke of your damage, my Wife and I had near tears of empathy for you. Last year I stopped to get gas near Chickahominy Reservoir, OR. I pulled in and no sooner than I did, the gas attendant had me back up. We were only there less than 10 seconds. Sure enough, a prius pulled in right behind me. Yes, you guessed it, I backed my trailer (thankfully, very gently) into the prius. Luckily, I only put a small dent in my sewer hose bumper. However, prius definitely had damage. I was nearly sick over it. I’m always careful. But it was at the end of a longer than normal travel day. And if you know that area, it was the last gas for over 100 miles. We were on vapors. So I was stressed enough to not be as attentive as normal. I definitely exercised my sailors tongue at myself later after setting up camp.
Marc, so sorry to hear this Grand Adventure wasn’t the one you planned. Love your videos, we look forward to each weeks release. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Those mishaps certainly test our patience and expand one's vocabulary. Myself, wife and trusty dog traveled 2 years in our rv, we had our mishaps but wouldn't have traded it for the world. Safe travels, and thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you very much for your kind words and well wishes, Clark! We're right there with you - we wouldn't trade this lifestyle for anything, mishaps or no.
We have an f350 dually and it was really tall in the back end leaving little room for clearance with the fifth wheel. We took out the spacers between the leaf springs and rear axle of the truck. We remove the ones that came with, and put back shorter spacers. Gave us an extra couple of inches of clearance for the trailer.
Nice to hear that you figured that out, Lori! We have 7 inches of clearance, which should be adequate if I don't do anything stupid. Such was not the case this time.
Really great job of capturing the essence of the Burr Trail Area. Video was excellent and always interesting facts/history, etc. Thanks for an entertaining & informative video. Don
We love that area! Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Bummer about the damage to the new truck and the 5’er. It is stuff that can be repaired. It is just a way to tell you that you are getting full use of your rig! Safe travels.
Mark, sorry to hear about your back. Look up cobra stretch on RUclips. Laying out for about 15 minutes two or three times a day and it’ll do wonders for your back. Thanks for the great videos and here’s to a speedy recovery.
It's a good idea to use walkie-talkies when backing into a spot. Backing up a trailer has always come easy to me, I've backup up everything from boat trailers, to RV's, to 53' semi trailers. But while we were full timing, I always had Jo-Ann get out of the truck with a Walkie-Talkie and keep an eye on anything that could damage our RV or truck. It's just peace of mind.
Great episode Marc! Glad to hear the new truck is exceeding your expectations, but sorry to hear you banged her up already! As they say, everything's fixable.
What an informative video, Marc! We’d never heard of Burr Trail and the areas surrounding Capital Reef and the Glen Canyon dam. You’ve given us another Utah location to visit - thanks!
Marc, another great spot, so sorry about the camper and truck rail. That is one of the things that I worry about if we had a 5th wheel. Safe Travels and maybe we will cross paths this summer on the road- Kyle & Michelle
Thank you, and you too! There's an enormous amount to see in that area. I recommend our earlier episode for some other highlights of things to see and do.
Marc, I assume you also drove on Utah Rte 12. Definitely an awesome paved road too. We were there last September after heavy rains had flooded many roads and left them covered in wet and dry soil
Absolutely, Tim! Between getting to the Burr and leaving afterward we drove Route 12 in its entirety. We didn't focus on it in this episode as we have covered it in various sections through other episodes.
Some superb terrain there. Glad to hear that the F350 is doing its job for you. Too bad about the damage, but I guess these things happen from time to time. Nothing that is not repairable after all. Looking forward to your upcoming travel season for sure... as always, safe travels....
What a beautiful area. We spent a week west of there at Kodachrome SP And Bryce Canyon. The night skies were jaw dropping. Awesome Truck. Sorry about the damage. As a former Painter and now damage estimator I know what a pain that is going to get taken care of. And then the shops have to be narrowed down to Ford certified aluminum repair. Here in SW Fla it is over a month wait just to schedule an estimate. I miss South Utah and Az and those open spaces for sure. But the beaches here and Kayaking are amazing.
Thank you! At the rate I'm going repairs may have to wait for winter in SLC, but at least everything is functional and doesn't look that bad now. You're going to love this Wednesday's video, too. Even more remote, at least in a different sense.
I know that Burr Trail campground well. There's something about that spot - trying to get better shade I backed into a dead cedar branch and shattered the rear window on my trailer. And the no-see-ums there feasted on me every time I stepped outside. The next time there a huge thunderstorm flooded the canyon below and the sandy campground soil turned to slop. And once again I was visited by thousands of my no-see-um pals. That being said I'm going back there again this fall, after the monsoons and no-see-ums are supposed to be gone. Third time's the charm, I hope. Good video, more people need to see the occasional frustrating challenges of boondocking.
Thanks Gene! It's not always rainbows & unicorns, but I'd rather be boondocking over a campground any day. The trials are all just part of the Grand Adventure. And BTW, I'm not sorry that your no-see-ums were nowhere to be found during our visit. 😉
Marc if it makes you feel any better about your vehicular kerfuffle... I have yet to see a single 5th wheel and a single 5th wheel tow truck that does not have some damage to both the RV and the vehicle. Usually truck bed is all weird and bent out of shape like a tree fell on it and rv is all discombobulated. This is exactly why every time I hear people "how easy it is to back up a 5th wheel" I wince. In fact this is exactly why I get out of my RV every single time, no matter spotters and camp hosts trying to guide you in... After having few very short of disaster situationships.... I was like no way Jose... Never have "having eyes on back of your head and head on a swivel" are truer than when trying to navigate an RV somewhere. Despite parking like a hundred thousand times... my current RV managed to hit a bolt that is sticking out of my own driveway latch and put a 20 inch gash as I was backing in. I fixed it myself to point where its flush with bondo and a whole bunch of sand paper. I ended up putting a black walmart decal over the gash to at least hide it somewhat. I know exactly how you felt because you want to be both mad, park the darn thing and realize what repairs will cost.
Yep, you've nailed it. I was extra frustrated because it's not only a brand new truck, but also it was the very first day we'd towed with it! Screaming every expletive I could think of out in the middle of the southern Utah desert didn't help any, either. 😆
One of the best things i love about your videos is that i can take my rig anywhere you go so i love making a note of your spots...Only problem is ours is a 27ft motorhome and we dont pull a toad so that makes it hard to pull up stakes and explore the area....Love this spot though with the canyon views and all. Wondering if this would still be a good spot come summer months ...We are big on shade as we dont need internet (just rely on wifi whenever) and dont have solar, plus me and heat, we dont get along...Damn boss, You been having some bad luck lately with the repairs and all along with the back issues...Hope the back issues gone by now cause i know your well on your way to whatever comes next...Well, like they told me when i bought mine, if your going to use it, your going to fix it...More true words have never been spoken in the RV world i dont care what unit you have...Thanks for the video, lookin forward to what comes next....Stay safe, be well...
I was not disappointed! Thanks Marc. You did a great job of videography... capturing some of the many burrs along the Burr Trail... I noticed that you tended to prefer hugging the side towards the mountain... me too!😂 Sorry to hear of your trials and back being thrown out. That makes life a real challenge. May your back heal quickly. Blessings, Gord
Ouch!! I don’t know how you kept so positive after all that. I think some would have cancelled the trip and headed back home. Oh wait - you are already home! 😉 The rest of this video was excellent!! Your boondocking spot was beautiful. Nice shot with the drone. I wish we would have known about Kiva Koffeehouse. I think we were trying to get to our spot in Escalante before dark. The Singing Canyon was pretty, even if it was a short hike. Definitely would be a great one for those who are physically challenged. Looks like you found some kind of dwelling. 👍🏼 The drive and the scenery were spectacular on the way to Bullfrog. We really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing. Ram 👍🏼👍🏾 PS: Hope your back is better.
Beautiful area. Well damnit Marc thats too bad about the bedrail and cap, those angles can take you by surprise at times. Hope you had a Pie at Hells Backbone Grill. Anasazi State Park is one of the Gems of the Utah State Parks. Wow what a fantastic road. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing safe travels you two!!
Awesome first trip. Don't feel bad about bending the RETRAX, I did that with the new to us DRV that the previous owner had lowered the hitch on it. Got both rails on our truck.
I'm so excited about this Burr Trail, it's now on the top of my bucket list! How amazing to be able to drive though the geology that is exposed for us to see. What powerful forces of nature shaped this land? Thank you so much Marc for bringing us this video to show us this part of Utah and Mother Earth.
Great video review Marc !👍So sorry to hear about your wrenched back and truck/trailer. Looks like you did an outstanding job massaging out the wrinkles from said mishap. You gotta be proud of your work on that. Safe travels
Greetings from the Burr Trail. We enjoyed this awesome area. Appreciate your work. I am posting a video of this amazing back country road. I started my own travel channel in January and look forward to hitting 1000 subs and the 4000 watch hours. I love the challenge and especially enjoy sharing this gorgeous country with as many people as I can. I have gobs of information and experience because I’ve traveled this country fulltime for over 31 years and been to over 250 National Parks, hundreds of State Parks and other public hiking locations. We enjoy “out of the way” adventures. Safe travels to you. Edit on!
Fantastic, Steve! We'll be sure to check it out. Glad to hear that you had a great trip along the Burr, and wishing you enormous success with your budding channel.
Excellent video with stunning footage!!! That sux what happened getting to your spot. We have had several close call with our 5ver tryn to get into boondocking spots. A lot of times, if it starts looking sketchy, my wife will get out with the radio and guide and monitor the situation. Has helped to prevent potential damage. One time earlier this year in Anza Borrego, we had to bail out of spot by backing up over a mile. She was mad as a pissed off hornet and I was cussing like a sailor.😂😂 Thanx!!! 👍😃🍻
Alice and I watched this on the tv while drycamping here at petrified forest, we would love to hit that slot canyon. Bummer on the damage on the new truck but it sounds like you got it under control. What is that lens on your Sony, I know you told me before but i forgot. We hope to be seeing capitol reef in June. Love that switchback road. Alice wants to know how you operate the camera and drive at the same time, haha. Are you the only guy driving around the desert with a kayak? Larry
Funny Larry, but not once, but twice at Whitney Pocket (the next episode) I had complete strangers stop to comment that I was far from the water. 😄 That Sony's G-Series 18-105mm lens. I also have 35mm f2.0 fixed focal length lens for it, but seldom use it.
It sucks, doesn't it, Rick? We managed to put everything back together with a rubber mallet (thank you aluminum body panels!) to the point where it was difficult to even notice the damage, but we spent all summer without a working tonneau. Now that we're in snow country and snow accumulates in the truck bed, we're very happy to finally be getting it fixed.
I tore a hole in the bottom of the 5th wheel over the truck, a hole in the fiberglass on the front, destroyed a toolbox and damaged the front of the truck bed from the toolbox. But great boondocking spot.
The best advice I can give you is think beyond the five national parks. That's what everyone gravitates to, and frankly there is just as good, if not better out there without the flood of people.
Beautiful. It looks like the 5th wheel was with you down the Burr Trail switchback. Fantastic views. Would you recommend a 36 foot Class A towing a car for that Ride? Don
No fifth wheel on the switchbacks, we were just driving the truck. I wouldn't recommend the switchbacks for anything other than a truck camper or a class B.
@@GrandAdventure Well I feel better now. Looking at those turns, the steep cliffs at the shoulders and the general road conditions, I'm glad to hear that. I could not think of your 5th wheeler making it so easy. Don
Great video 👍. I would like to hike through that slot canyon. I usually go to visit my family in Southern Utah every summer so I will see if I can find it
Just a warning, it is super, super short! It's hard to spend more than about 15 or 20 minutes there. Nearby you will find slots like Spooky Canyon and others that will give you a full day trip.
@@najruqwi7008 this is by far, hands down the best guide to Southern Utah Canyons that don't require ropes: www.amazon.com/Non-Technical-Canyon-Hiking-Colorado-Plateau/dp/0944510345
@@kylenunley5038 there are probably about a half dozen spots. Some of them will be a little tight for you, but one in particular here maps.app.goo.gl/UALtEMRyX2cDGvYn6 would be no issue whatsoever. If you look at that spot in satellite view you will see what I mean.
Heh you have recaptured me after not watching for months while you did equipment reviews, You also seemed to be padding the videos with excessive use of the drone. Was not interested in watching five minutes of drone flights around some campground. But you are back with this video to your old form. Hope your back recovers, I know what it is like.
Are there a lot of boondocking spots along the burr trail that I could take a 40’ fifth wheel? Obviously not on the switchbacks but between there and boulder?
There are a half dozen or more spots, Kyle. Some would be tight for you, but others, especially this one maps.app.goo.gl/UALtEMRyX2cDGvYn6 provide plenty of room. If you view that in satellite mode you will see what I'm talking about.
@@GrandAdventure for some reason it’s not letting me pull anything up with that link. I appreciate you giving me some pointers. We will be down by Bryce in a couple months and would like to go check this out. Thank you!
Hey Marc Sorry to hear about your truck, trsiler and your back I feel your pain as I fell a.coupme.montjs ago on some black ice I am just now getting back to normal Stay safe friend
When you spoke of your damage, my Wife and I had near tears of empathy for you. Last year I stopped to get gas near Chickahominy Reservoir, OR. I pulled in and no sooner than I did, the gas attendant had me back up. We were only there less than 10 seconds. Sure enough, a prius pulled in right behind me. Yes, you guessed it, I backed my trailer (thankfully, very gently) into the prius. Luckily, I only put a small dent in my sewer hose bumper. However, prius definitely had damage. I was nearly sick over it. I’m always careful. But it was at the end of a longer than normal travel day. And if you know that area, it was the last gas for over 100 miles. We were on vapors. So I was stressed enough to not be as attentive as normal. I definitely exercised my sailors tongue at myself later after setting up camp.
We all have those horror stories, don't we Leo?
@@GrandAdventure Just another opportunity to excise my vocabulary!
@@leokathysigrist5874 I suspect mine is the same.
Burr Trail!!! awesome episode location, Marc. 👏👍
Gord
rugged beauty
Indeed.
Marc, so sorry to hear this Grand Adventure wasn’t the one you planned. Love your videos, we look forward to each weeks release. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thank you so very much, Jim. A minor hiccup, and you play the cards you're dealt. The back is now nearly back to normal.
Wow Marc, that was the greatest segue into a Brooklyn Bedding promo that I've ever seen. Kudos. 🛌
🤣 The way my back felt, it was a natural.
Hey , when Laird and the strapped crew first surfed Jaws 🏄♂️ they had it to themselves , Then the word got out , Now its a human Zoo , , ,
With the Burr Trail overall stretching for 70 miles, I don't think that'll happen there anytime soon.
Those mishaps certainly test our patience and expand one's vocabulary. Myself, wife and trusty dog traveled 2 years in our rv, we had our mishaps but wouldn't have traded it for the world.
Safe travels, and thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you very much for your kind words and well wishes, Clark! We're right there with you - we wouldn't trade this lifestyle for anything, mishaps or no.
another great scenic ride thanks
Thank you very much for joining us.
Hey, no 90 year old shaming, please. Love your videos.
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We have an f350 dually and it was really tall in the back end leaving little room for clearance with the fifth wheel. We took out the spacers between the leaf springs and rear axle of the truck. We remove the ones that came with, and put back shorter spacers. Gave us an extra couple of inches of clearance for the trailer.
Nice to hear that you figured that out, Lori! We have 7 inches of clearance, which should be adequate if I don't do anything stupid. Such was not the case this time.
Really great job of capturing the essence of the Burr Trail Area. Video was excellent and always interesting facts/history, etc. Thanks for an entertaining & informative video. Don
Thank you so very much, Don!
We loved this video! Dang it! More places we need to visit. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 😍
Thanks for coming along, Sue!
Thanks so much for sharing this view with good detail about what is paved and what isn't. From an RV towing perspective, this is really great detail.
Our pleasure Lawrence, thanks so much for watching.
We love that area! Thanks for sharing this with all of us. Bummer about the damage to the new truck and the 5’er. It is stuff that can be repaired. It is just a way to tell you that you are getting full use of your rig! Safe travels.
Full use indeed. Thanks Gerald! I have come to terms with it, and now just need to get it fixed.
Mark, sorry to hear about your back. Look up cobra stretch on RUclips. Laying out for about 15 minutes two or three times a day and it’ll do wonders for your back. Thanks for the great videos and here’s to a speedy recovery.
Thank you Damon, and thank you for the tip!
That RV mattress looks like it'd beat the sheets off my mattress at home 😅
We are super proud to be sponsored by Brooklyn Bedding. We will only take sponsorships from companies that we believe in, and we believe in them.
@Grand Adventure I can see why! Take care of that back & continued safe travels 🙂
Truly a Grand Adventure! The best in a long long time.
Thank you Terry!
It's a good idea to use walkie-talkies when backing into a spot. Backing up a trailer has always come easy to me, I've backup up everything from boat trailers, to RV's, to 53' semi trailers. But while we were full timing, I always had Jo-Ann get out of the truck with a Walkie-Talkie and keep an eye on anything that could damage our RV or truck. It's just peace of mind.
Yep! Live and learn, JT.
@@GrandAdventure
It's one thing if it's just your camper, it's quite another when it's your home.
@@scenicdriveways6708 That's so very true as well. I am much more careful with this than I am with our previous travel trailer.
Great episode Marc! Glad to hear the new truck is exceeding your expectations, but sorry to hear you banged her up already! As they say, everything's fixable.
Precisely, Pete. Thank you!
Very nice video!
Merci Dany!
What an informative video, Marc! We’d never heard of Burr Trail and the areas surrounding Capital Reef and the Glen Canyon dam. You’ve given us another Utah location to visit - thanks!
You are most welcome, Bob, and we are happy to introduce you to the area. Thanks so much for watching!
Great episode! Sorry for the damage, and hope your back is on the mend. Thanks for the great tour of the Burr Trail!
Thank you Randy, and thanks so much for watching!
Marc, another great spot, so sorry about the camper and truck rail. That is one of the things that I worry about if we had a 5th wheel. Safe Travels and maybe we will cross paths this summer on the road- Kyle & Michelle
We hope that we do! As for the damage, anything can be fixed.
Marc's back! Great work, you hit it out of the park, again!
Thank you so very much, Ken!
Beautiful scenic video Marc, loved it! Thanks for all your hard work. Hope your back is 100% very soon.
Thank you very much, Joyce!
Great trip.
Thanks for coming along, Norm!
don't feel bad, we have dropped the 5th wheel on the truck twice! we have a wonderful body shop near us and our truck looks like new...:)
I've done that once too. 😁 Somehow, however, there was no damage from that incident.
Great adventure. We have been reviewing the Escalante area for a trip just last week. Your coverage here an inspiration. Take care.
Thank you, and you too! There's an enormous amount to see in that area. I recommend our earlier episode for some other highlights of things to see and do.
Great video, hope you get your issues resolved soon.
Thank you Jim!
@@GrandAdventure look forward to the next adventure
Marc, I assume you also drove on Utah Rte 12. Definitely an awesome paved road too. We were there last September after heavy rains had flooded many roads and left them covered in wet and dry soil
Absolutely, Tim! Between getting to the Burr and leaving afterward we drove Route 12 in its entirety. We didn't focus on it in this episode as we have covered it in various sections through other episodes.
Some superb terrain there. Glad to hear that the F350 is doing its job for you. Too bad about the damage, but I guess these things happen from time to time. Nothing that is not repairable after all. Looking forward to your upcoming travel season for sure... as always, safe travels....
Thank you Shawn, very true, and same to you.
Great video, excellent video production!
Thank you Alan, and thanks for watching!
Beautiful area and I do hope to see it someday!
What a beautiful area. We spent a week west of there at Kodachrome SP And Bryce Canyon. The night skies were jaw dropping. Awesome Truck. Sorry about the damage. As a former Painter and now damage estimator I know what a pain that is going to get taken care of. And then the shops have to be narrowed down to Ford certified aluminum repair. Here in SW Fla it is over a month wait just to schedule an estimate. I miss South Utah and Az and those open spaces for sure. But the beaches here and Kayaking are amazing.
Thank you! At the rate I'm going repairs may have to wait for winter in SLC, but at least everything is functional and doesn't look that bad now.
You're going to love this Wednesday's video, too. Even more remote, at least in a different sense.
I know that Burr Trail campground well. There's something about that spot - trying to get better shade I backed into a dead cedar branch and shattered the rear window on my trailer. And the no-see-ums there feasted on me every time I stepped outside. The next time there a huge thunderstorm flooded the canyon below and the sandy campground soil turned to slop. And once again I was visited by thousands of my no-see-um pals. That being said I'm going back there again this fall, after the monsoons and no-see-ums are supposed to be gone. Third time's the charm, I hope. Good video, more people need to see the occasional frustrating challenges of boondocking.
Thanks Gene! It's not always rainbows & unicorns, but I'd rather be boondocking over a campground any day. The trials are all just part of the Grand Adventure.
And BTW, I'm not sorry that your no-see-ums were nowhere to be found during our visit. 😉
@@GrandAdventure agree completely...
Marc if it makes you feel any better about your vehicular kerfuffle... I have yet to see a single 5th wheel and a single 5th wheel tow truck that does not have some damage to both the RV and the vehicle. Usually truck bed is all weird and bent out of shape like a tree fell on it and rv is all discombobulated. This is exactly why every time I hear people "how easy it is to back up a 5th wheel" I wince. In fact this is exactly why I get out of my RV every single time, no matter spotters and camp hosts trying to guide you in... After having few very short of disaster situationships.... I was like no way Jose... Never have "having eyes on back of your head and head on a swivel" are truer than when trying to navigate an RV somewhere.
Despite parking like a hundred thousand times... my current RV managed to hit a bolt that is sticking out of my own driveway latch and put a 20 inch gash as I was backing in. I fixed it myself to point where its flush with bondo and a whole bunch of sand paper. I ended up putting a black walmart decal over the gash to at least hide it somewhat. I know exactly how you felt because you want to be both mad, park the darn thing and realize what repairs will cost.
Yep, you've nailed it. I was extra frustrated because it's not only a brand new truck, but also it was the very first day we'd towed with it! Screaming every expletive I could think of out in the middle of the southern Utah desert didn't help any, either. 😆
Love the views! Hope your back gets better.I'll put this on my bucket list. Dirt roads are pretty standard for me.
Same for us, Kurt, which is why it was a pleasant change to be boondocking right off of an asphalt road.
One of the best things i love about your videos is that i can take my rig anywhere you go so i love making a note of your spots...Only problem is ours is a 27ft motorhome and we dont pull a toad so that makes it hard to pull up stakes and explore the area....Love this spot though with the canyon views and all. Wondering if this would still be a good spot come summer months ...We are big on shade as we dont need internet (just rely on wifi whenever) and dont have solar, plus me and heat, we dont get along...Damn boss, You been having some bad luck lately with the repairs and all along with the back issues...Hope the back issues gone by now cause i know your well on your way to whatever comes next...Well, like they told me when i bought mine, if your going to use it, your going to fix it...More true words have never been spoken in the RV world i dont care what unit you have...Thanks for the video, lookin forward to what comes next....Stay safe, be well...
Those are true words indeed! Summers can be a little toasty down there. It's at altitude, but not enough for the latitude.
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I was not disappointed! Thanks Marc. You did a great job of videography... capturing some of the many burrs along the Burr Trail... I noticed that you tended to prefer hugging the side towards the mountain... me too!😂
Sorry to hear of your trials and back being thrown out. That makes life a real challenge. May your back heal quickly.
Blessings,
Gord
Thank you sir!
Ouch!!
I don’t know how you kept so positive after all that. I think some would have cancelled the trip and headed back home.
Oh wait - you are already home! 😉
The rest of this video was excellent!!
Your boondocking spot was beautiful. Nice shot with the drone.
I wish we would have known about Kiva Koffeehouse. I think we were trying to get to our spot in Escalante before dark.
The Singing Canyon was pretty, even if it was a short hike. Definitely would be a great one for those who are physically challenged.
Looks like you found some kind of dwelling. 👍🏼
The drive and the scenery were spectacular on the way to Bullfrog.
We really enjoyed this video.
Thanks for sharing.
Ram
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PS: Hope your back is better.
Thanks Ram! Still some nagging sciatica-type stuff, but nothing I can't tolerate. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Enjoyed your video! We drove part of the Burr trail a couple of years ago. Beautiful place.
It sure is, Bob. Thanks for coming along!
Beautiful area. Well damnit Marc thats too bad about the bedrail and cap, those angles can take you by surprise at times. Hope you had a Pie at Hells Backbone Grill. Anasazi State Park is one of the Gems of the Utah State Parks. Wow what a fantastic road. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing safe travels you two!!
So happy that you enjoyed it, thank you very much! Stuff happens, and anything can be fixed or replaced.
Awesome first trip. Don't feel bad about bending the RETRAX, I did that with the new to us DRV that the previous owner had lowered the hitch on it. Got both rails on our truck.
Thanks Larry. It seems like every RVer has moments like this.
Sorry about your mishaps. Hope your back is doing better. That area is stunning. We have not been there but it’s on the list
Thank you Melody! Doing much better, thank you.
Awesome video and gave me more places to add to my list! Hope your back gets better!
Thank you very much!
The music was great
Thank you Mike!
Man, so sorry for your issues. Great video. I am looking to be riving in Utah next year. Cant wait. Thanks Don
Thank you Don! As I've mentioned to others, anything can be fixed. No point in stressing too much about it.
I'm so excited about this Burr Trail, it's now on the top of my bucket list! How amazing to be able to drive though the geology that is exposed for us to see. What powerful forces of nature shaped this land? Thank you so much Marc for bringing us this video to show us this part of Utah and Mother Earth.
Three forces, Suzane: erosion, erosion and erosion. Okay, a little uplift as well. Thank you so much for watching (again)!
@@GrandAdventure Erosion and uplift, so amazing!
Wonderful episode, even though it came at some expense! Glad you're doing better and back at it.
Thank you Ed! We appreciate your comment.
Great video review Marc !👍So sorry to hear about your wrenched back and truck/trailer. Looks like you did an outstanding job massaging out the wrinkles from said mishap. You gotta be proud of your work on that. Safe travels
Thank you very much, and safe travels to you as well!
Nice video! Utah might be my very favorite state.
That's why we decided to call it home 20 years ago. Thank you!
@@GrandAdventure 👍😁
Singing canyon is one of my favorite places ever. Love the Burr Trail!
We can understand why. Thanks so much for watching!
That's a beautiful place!
Yes it is! Thank you so much for watching.
Greetings from the Burr Trail. We enjoyed this awesome area. Appreciate your work. I am posting a video of this amazing back country road. I started my own travel channel in January and look forward to hitting 1000 subs and the 4000 watch hours. I love the challenge and especially enjoy sharing this gorgeous country with as many people as I can. I have gobs of information and experience because I’ve traveled this country fulltime for over 31 years and been to over 250 National Parks, hundreds of State Parks and other public hiking locations. We enjoy “out of the way” adventures. Safe travels to you. Edit on!
Fantastic, Steve! We'll be sure to check it out. Glad to hear that you had a great trip along the Burr, and wishing you enormous success with your budding channel.
@@GrandAdventure Thank you. Channel is www.youtube.com/@UnclassicRoadTrip-hj5pv
Fantastic video!
Thank you Mike!
Excellent video with stunning footage!!! That sux what happened getting to your spot. We have had several close call with our 5ver tryn to get into boondocking spots. A lot of times, if it starts looking sketchy, my wife will get out with the radio and guide and monitor the situation. Has helped to prevent potential damage. One time earlier this year in Anza Borrego, we had to bail out of spot by backing up over a mile. She was mad as a pissed off hornet and I was cussing like a sailor.😂😂
Thanx!!! 👍😃🍻
Been there, done that Mike! 😄 Appreciate your kind words, and thanks so much for watching.
@@GrandAdventure Your welcome!!!
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It’s funny us Sailors have this reputation for a colorful vocabulary!!! Believe me, is added a few words to our vernacular on occasion!!!
@@seabeevet9285 I don't have your service, but I'll bet I have your vocabulary.
It may be time for independent suspension, Nice
It would have helped, Bob, but I'm not sure it would have totally prevented it.
Alice and I watched this on the tv while drycamping here at petrified forest, we would love to hit that slot canyon. Bummer on the damage on the new truck but it sounds like you got it under control. What is that lens on your Sony, I know you told me before but i forgot. We hope to be seeing capitol reef in June. Love that switchback road. Alice wants to know how you operate the camera and drive at the same time, haha. Are you the only guy driving around the desert with a kayak? Larry
Funny Larry, but not once, but twice at Whitney Pocket (the next episode) I had complete strangers stop to comment that I was far from the water. 😄 That Sony's G-Series 18-105mm lens. I also have 35mm f2.0 fixed focal length lens for it, but seldom use it.
I missed this episode. Been there, done that with truck and trailer damage. Hurricane, UT.
It sucks, doesn't it, Rick? We managed to put everything back together with a rubber mallet (thank you aluminum body panels!) to the point where it was difficult to even notice the damage, but we spent all summer without a working tonneau. Now that we're in snow country and snow accumulates in the truck bed, we're very happy to finally be getting it fixed.
I tore a hole in the bottom of the 5th wheel over the truck, a hole in the fiberglass on the front, destroyed a toolbox and damaged the front of the truck bed from the toolbox. But great boondocking spot.
@@rickphillips4966 it certainly goes with the territory. Just like everything else, everything can be fixed or replaced.
Another excellent adve..ty!!
Thank you Jane!
We want to go to Utah next month. Never been and we are new to this. Looking for advise
The best advice I can give you is think beyond the five national parks. That's what everyone gravitates to, and frankly there is just as good, if not better out there without the flood of people.
@@GrandAdventure we absolutely want to be beyond the crowds. I think we could easily be off grid for 5 days with our rig
So sorry about your back, truck, and 5th wheel
Thank you Naomi! Back is back to normal. And anything with the truck can be fixed or replaced. That's life.
Beautiful. It looks like the 5th wheel was with you down the Burr Trail switchback. Fantastic views. Would you recommend a 36 foot Class A towing a car for that Ride?
Don
No fifth wheel on the switchbacks, we were just driving the truck. I wouldn't recommend the switchbacks for anything other than a truck camper or a class B.
@@GrandAdventure Well I feel better now. Looking at those turns, the steep cliffs at the shoulders and the general road conditions, I'm glad to hear that. I could not think of your 5th wheeler making it so easy.
Don
Great video 👍. I would like to hike through that slot canyon. I usually go to visit my family in Southern Utah every summer so I will see if I can find it
Just a warning, it is super, super short! It's hard to spend more than about 15 or 20 minutes there. Nearby you will find slots like Spooky Canyon and others that will give you a full day trip.
Thanks 👍
@@najruqwi7008 this is by far, hands down the best guide to Southern Utah Canyons that don't require ropes: www.amazon.com/Non-Technical-Canyon-Hiking-Colorado-Plateau/dp/0944510345
@@kylenunley5038 there are probably about a half dozen spots. Some of them will be a little tight for you, but one in particular here maps.app.goo.gl/UALtEMRyX2cDGvYn6 would be no issue whatsoever. If you look at that spot in satellite view you will see what I mean.
@@GrandAdventure thank you!
I am curious to know which direction would you face your camper door if you had a choice.
Carl, for us it's East. That way we get the morning sun on the patio, but not the late afternoon sun.
Heh you have recaptured me after not watching for months while you did equipment reviews, You also seemed to be padding the videos with excessive use of the drone. Was not interested in watching five minutes of drone flights around some campground.
But you are back with this video to your old form. Hope your back recovers, I know what it is like.
Thank you Bryan, glad to have you back.
So those big rigs went down the switchbacks, or is there another way to get there?
No, you camp between Boulder and the switchbacks. I wouldn't recommend any RV other than a van or a truck camper descending the switchbacks.
Oh, wait a minute. You mean in Bullfrog? You can get the Bullfrog by state road.
@@GrandAdventure nonetheless they were down there at the campground.
@@GrandAdventure yes, sorry at the campground at the end.
@@safepetproducts yes that's in Bullfrog. State highways 95 to 276. They don't have to take the Burr.
We always pass the coffee house and never stop, is it really worth it🤷♂️
Yes it is. Quality coffee, stunning views and a unique story.
Please tell us where you're staying? in the Burro trail.
Diana, the spot we stayed is linked via a Google Maps pin right in the video description.
Are there a lot of boondocking spots along the burr trail that I could take a 40’ fifth wheel? Obviously not on the switchbacks but between there and boulder?
There are a half dozen or more spots, Kyle. Some would be tight for you, but others, especially this one
maps.app.goo.gl/UALtEMRyX2cDGvYn6 provide plenty of room. If you view that in satellite mode you will see what I'm talking about.
@@GrandAdventure for some reason it’s not letting me pull anything up with that link. I appreciate you giving me some pointers. We will be down by Bryce in a couple months and would like to go check this out. Thank you!
@@kylenunley5038 here's latitude and longitude for the mapping app of your choice: 37.8485574, -111.3703816
@@GrandAdventure Thanks I got it now. Yes that is plenty big enough to fit. Thanks for the great content!
Did you haul your 5th wheel through all those switchbacks?
Oh, hells no. We were just driving the truck out exploring that day.
Good to know! THANKS! Won't attempt it with our truck camper....
@@cirrus820travelers9 in a truck camper you would be fine. In fact, we encountered two on the switchbacks.
Rvers...always going where they shouldn't 😂
You've been doing a lot of cussing lately. Did you make up any new ones?
I don't need to, I know all the good ones. 😉
Hey Marc Sorry to hear about your truck, trsiler and your back I feel your pain as I fell a.coupme.montjs ago on some black ice I am just now getting back to normal Stay safe friend
Oh my! Here's wishing you the speediest of recoveries.
Marc. Awesome to see you back on the road! Especially areas of Utah. Your videos are fantastic and and inspiring!
Thank you very much, Duke!