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What I think is that no matter what is going on, I love full timing and doin my videos…it will not stop until I feel I need to. Plus my wife is all in and we love it.
My husband can now work from home, so we've decided to travel more. We plan on taking long " road trips" to places we've never been to. COVID changed many lives, and one of them is business's realized they can trust their employees to work from home (or RV). We've ordered a new RV and are looking forward to some happy trails.
We have been full timing just since Aug 21. We have had zero issues finding campsites. This includes Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. We dont plan too far ahead, and use a combination of campgrounds, rv parks, and boondocking.
We started 6 weeks ago full time. Brand new. Wife is a travel nurse and we didn't see each other much last year. Thusly, lets get something big, and a unicorn (dually) and hit the road. Hello from San Antonio, 22 hours from what used to be home. Couldn't be happier. She and I and the hound.
I worked state parks like the host talking to you during my 5 years of travels. Bathrooms are cleaned multiple times a day. Always keeping an eye out for trash or tree branches etc. Pride and enjoyment of nature and the beauty God gave us
I'm so glad you addressed some of these issues. I'm seeing several channels with confusing titles to draw views. I've all noticed and realized they only travel a few weeks out of the year. We are on the road for usually 9 months or more a year traveling from job to job and haven't ran into issues. Also, I enjoy your videos. Thanks for keeping it real!
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Your videos are more and more polished. Very enjoyable. Thanks!
Thank you for your input regarding full-time RV life. I have been full-time now 4 1/2 years and have recently read quite a bit on different forums about exactly what you described in your video. It was rather depressing and I really hoped that it isn’t true, you’ve given me new hope that there is still plenty out there to see and do and enjoy a full-time RV life. Safe travels. 👍🏻❤️
I love to watch birds. Lately we have had hummingbirds in our area and my sister planted flowering plants that they like and put out feeders. She has one hummingbird that has been chasing off the others. I also love all birds of prey and that baby is absolutely gorgeous.
John ❤️this video, all of the scenery is 👍👍. You’re talking about more camp grounds being built, that’s great, as long as they’re not like a parking lot. You can’t enjoy being packed in like sardines. You were talking about hearing about some people quitting RVING, we heard the same thing; #1 reason is rude and obnoxious rv’ers. John ❤️your videos about cheap RV locations, 👍👍👍👍keep’m coming & have a blessed day today and God Bless
OH MY GOODNESS I live 2 miles from Deer Creek and would have loved to come and meet you there. Glad you enjoy Utah as much as we do, it truly is a spectacular state. Be safe, be happy, enjoy life.
We are brand new to the fulltime life and without experience we have not found much issue finding sites to park our big 390RK where we want to go. Just planning out ahead which makes sense anyway. And enjoying the journey
Beautiful place! Did you see mama Owl? Here in Ransom Canyon TX we have huge horned Owls. I have many photos of mom as she sits behind our home and hoots so loud. It is so cool to watch the babies also. Enjoy!
Some people may be quitting, but more are buying rv's. Great videos, we really enjoy them. We just bought a Grand Design Momentum 21G a few weeks ago, we really like it. Waited more than a year to get it.
Very good points. We see more and more RV's of all types on the roads, but we also see a lot more uses of the RV Resort Parks, with full amenities. We've had just a little trouble getting reservations, at the more popular national and state parks. But we enjoy the lesser known federal campgrounds and regional and county campgrounds. And it seems we can always find a smaller RV Park if we want to. We can easily boon-dock for 5 days so no biggie for us. And when we travel we try to stop by 4:00pm and there seems to be enough 1st come or nonreservable sites around. Keep living and sharing the good life y'all.
I wish the rumors were true for weekend campers at least. I have been weekending for years and this year has been awful for finding sites and also for finding respectful neighbors at the site that you do find. It is mid October and a dry campground in the mountains that is normally empty this time of year was completely full. It was very disappointing because I prefer off-season camping to get away from the crowds. But unfortunately I had loud partiers until late hours last night and this has been my experience the past six+ months. It is making me want to quit weekending to be honest. It’s too full and people are too rude for me to spend the time and money to get somewhere and not have a nice experience.
Nothing worse than "those people" / kids partying all night disrespectful to us old folk. (Speaking for myself. Pardon me for just a moment.....HEY YOU KIDS! GET OFF MY LAWN! ) There were a few spots in so cal we frequented. Friday's and Saturday were never enjoyable. It's one thing about all night but all day as well
Yes, we sold our fifth wheel for top dollar this year. Also sold our pick up truck for more then we paid for it. Not finding sites and campgrounds wanting $100+ per night is insane. Maybe we will come back to it later but for now we are traveling and staying in hotels. Really enjoying not towing and constantly repairing the RV.
@@wk2761 The used prices are insane compared to years before. We are shopping and firstly, finding one with the "perfect plan" is difficult but then, finding one "that'll work" is priced at a close to new price. Good for you though. Wondering if you and I met with your rig and truck. Had a guy out here that did the exact same as you.
You guys just experienced a place that made me today. The Outdoors in the Wasatch MTNS!!! One more month and we will be out there!!! (Rv living) Looking forward to it as we have a 10 month leg and expecting after the experience will be much longer… Thank you for sharing and will continue to follow and hope that see ya’all on the the road! Cheers Ben
So thrilled to see your last two videos! I knew in 2 seconds of last week's axel replacement that you were in my backyard - the Wasatch Back! So happy to see you enjoying this gorgeous part of Utah. I wish I knew how to share the video of a Great Horned Owl in an aspen tree in my front yard. He was there 2 years in a row and all other birds were going nuts trying to harass him enough to make him leave. Makes me happy to know you have traveled past the NPs to other amazing parts of Utah. You must come back and let me know when! Thanks for the fun Jeep trail. There are so many.
Beautiful area Tom and Cheri. I've been to Southern Utah and can't wait to see the rest of the state. Your Jeep ride looked awesome 👌. Thanks for the gorgeous footage.
Just as many people are looking to buy houses. So it’s both demand for RV and housing. There could be trade offs. Many homeowners could be cashing out and using some funds to buy an RV. I’m also getting my pool remodeled for a house I bought a few years ago. Pool remodeling is a huge thing since the pandemic especially for staycations.
I see more folks at campgrounds and one reason on some is there are folks who pay for full time spaces and live there. I have no problem with that as long as they keep their space clean and not look like a dump. Also as long as we can book a spot there when we need it as well. We just got back from staying at one of our local favorites last week to get some overdue plumbing done on our house. We are going to have a cold front moving in so going to get it winterized tomorrow before it hits.
From watching multiple channels,there is certainly circumstances that challenge many RV living and Van life people ,it's not always the sparkle and glitter that is portraid ,as always life will throw the challenge to keep you on your toes ? When are you upgrading to a HDV to pull the camper ,you could almost get the jeep on the truck if it had a short sleeper cab ??? The lakes look fantastic
Tom, as you know, Gail & I live here in Elkhart County. From the volume of RV movement back & forth and up & down the local highways, there's no way the RV lifestyle of any kind is slowing down. I get to see the latest and greatest coming out of all the manufacturers plants on a daily basis. You folks take care and keep the greasy side down!
Unfortunately the cost of the RV is not the only expense. We just paid over $3000 (8 mpg Class C) this trip in fuel to visit Yellowstone and GrandTetons, not to mention Camping Fees. Bought tires when I got home another $1,600.00. Getting ready to wax again, never ends.
I dont think anyone is "quitting" however, I do believe a good many full-timers are getting a "home base" !! Its just easier post office wise, insurance, loans, dentist, doctor, etc. I have not yet bought my RV, as I do my research. I am planning on a home base or two. I also believe the older an RVer gets the larger RV's or 5th wheels or Class A's get traded in & up for smaller, more compact and less work RV's to enjoy the journey more with less hassel. Omo
Me and hubby are 17 months full-time. It's time for us to stop the traveling part. We'll remain living full-time in our RV and move seasonally. Reasons: #1 Pain in the ass to tear down & set up, #2 tired of planning and navigating, #3 wear and tear on the vehicals, #4 seen enough lakes, waterfalls etc to last a lifetime, #5 cost of food, #6 cost of gas, #7 need more community/people interaction, #8 gonna workamp the next few years. I'm simply pooped.
I agree with the issues of cost and rv techs being booked. Our retirement plan was to do the rv life. Unfortunately my husband passed away as a result of an accident during the first year. I've been carrying on. Have a 44 ft. fifth wheel. At 65 with physical impairments it's difficult. Spend my summers in Ohio and winters in North Carolina. I have kids living in both states. But it's hard to do everything. Our plan was to travel other places, but I can't afford or manage it on my own. Love camping and I'm trying to continue. My kids worry about my traveling alone. But I'm going to contnue s long as I can. Love watching your videos.
Hey Tom, Thomas here. Wondering about your Kayak rack? Can you tell me what kind it is and where to find one? We’re wanting to start kayaking. Thank you!
I think people are quitting RV Life, but it is probably at the same rate as it has always been. Since there are more RVs than ever then it would make sense that the raw number of quitters is going up. LOL on the dirty Jeep comment. When someone shouts at me on trail to say it isn’t dirty enough I shout back, “Give me a few minutes.” Lol
I do believe there are RVers quitting full-timing but on the other hand, I see a whole lot more new RVers coming on the road which will blunt those leaving.
I want the RV lifestyle. I am just trying to figure out how to start. I wish car camping was supported more at RV parks. I need to run my Jackery and with shore power it’s so much easier for me.
Get a small tent to set up. It will look like you are tent camping. You can use it for storing some things for cooking, extra clothes. Th a t will also give you more to stretch out for sleeping.
I think you will see a lot of bigger city dwellers go back to the cities once they are fully up and running again. I work remote full time, but my company still has a office in Chicago that they still havent reopened yet. I got a couple of friends that just got RV's for covid to travel and have said they are selling them once things turn more normal consistently. I'm looking into a TT for me and my GF and our kids to get out and travel and stay at state/fed parks for a couple of days or a week at a time. I could never full time RV. I enjoy my house too much, but I still like to get out into parks and hike and explore. I'm just getting too old to tent camp for any longer then a couple of days.
I’m sure a percentage of folks are quitting full time RV Life like everything. My wife will do 6-7 months on the road and wants to be home the rest of the time. We call ourselves “Lot-a-timers”. Thanks for another great video…
May I ask when this was recorded? I know it wasn’t this weekend because weather has been horrible. I live in Utah and would like to run into you guys one day when your here.
Sandra Westley uk, most RUclips people run several weeks in hand, there’s a lot of work editing and it takes time to do these things and enjoy your holiday destination.
@@robwestley7370 Ok…….. I was asking them not YOU. I understand the RUclips process BUT was just asking THEM when to see if they were still in my area. So unless YOU can answer my question that was asked you should have passed by. Thanks though for waisting my time in responding.
So how do you like your Wrangler? I'll be going full time in a month or two and am looking for a good toad and most opinions lead back to the Unlimited. I have a '14 Silverado 4x4 but don't want to flat tow that for the obvious reasons. Also it's my understanding you can't back up when flat towing, which would be the only reason I'm not down with flat tow. Thanks for all the good info!
The more people that quit are quickly replaced with people starting out. I’ve had my fifth wheel for two years now. I bought it used it’s a beautiful trailer 2006. If you can believe it it has 0 miles on it. It was delivered to the campground from Illinois. It stayed in that campground for 15 years and then I went and picked it up. The tires still had those little rubber knobs on them brand new tires unfortunately the 15 year old tires can’t be used but it still neet. The reason we’re stuck in our sticks and bricks is because we need a new heavy truck to tow our 18,000 pound fifth wheel. I have a 2008 GMC 1 ton it’s a WT and it has every towing option that you can get and the tow rating is only 12,500 pounds. Back then that’s the way it was. Now I need a heavy truck that can tow 18k! There are none available? If one does come available it’s 15-20 grand over the MSRP! Can’t afford that. I can hardly afford the truck as it is 80 grand? Ouch!
I've heard this.... trucks are crazy priced as well but really???? They're jacking the price THAT crazy? I was debating getting a newer truck than my 2014 dually ram but I'm thinking it'll do for now
Well, I live in Florida and I haven't heard about7000new spots,but I have seen the prices go sky high in the parks,there are spots that aren't exactly amenity filled and there going for a hundred bucks during the season. Since Florida is a tourist state there ten free parks in the state and most are primitive. So if you buy a r.v. in Florida your gonna pay the same as going to a resort where you don't have to buy all the fun stuff that a resort supplies. People bought r.v.sbecause of covid to get out, eventually it will end and the price of the average r.v. is going to tank. The real fact is the best camping and the most is out west,the east coast is tough to get spots that are affordable,and there very few blm land. Florida beaches mean red tide a good portion of the time,but most people totally miss central Florida.
I hate to complain but I totally agree. 6 month in advance reservations which used to be 2 weeks in Florida for such State Parks as Anastasia and Sebastian is depressing. Did an August trip to Sturgis, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons have to spend $3000 in fuel.
I wish it was untrue. Have you seen the prices of even used models lately????!!!!! I'm looking at a $60k coach used at the least so far, looking at the 40+footers. It's hard to find a reasonably priced one with the good sized kitchen and living with a bunk house/ office.
Yeah well in fl, when the weather is ideal for us natives, we’re not able to get in to camp grounds not everyone can plan out 3months in advance. To many stay for weeks should not be allowed.
Thank you for the information. Can you send me a list of groups you're a member of along with the links ie Harvest Host est. you mentioned a few that I'm not familiar with. Thanks
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I'm a Utah native. There are few places more beautiful than the Utah mountains. What a majestic place.
It would not hurt my feelings at all if there was less RV traffic and competition for the spots that I treasure.
What I think is that no matter what is going on, I love full timing and doin my videos…it will not stop until I feel I need to. Plus my wife is all in and we love it.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
My husband can now work from home, so we've decided to travel more. We plan on taking long " road trips" to places we've never been to. COVID changed many lives, and one of them is business's realized they can trust their employees to work from home (or RV).
We've ordered a new RV and are looking forward to some happy trails.
Cheap labour NO office costs more profit
We have been full timing just since Aug 21. We have had zero issues finding campsites. This includes Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons. We dont plan too far ahead, and use a combination of campgrounds, rv parks, and boondocking.
We started 6 weeks ago full time.
Brand new.
Wife is a travel nurse and we didn't see each other much last year.
Thusly, lets get something big, and a unicorn (dually) and hit the road.
Hello from San Antonio, 22 hours from what used to be home.
Couldn't be happier.
She and I and the hound.
I worked state parks like the host talking to you during my 5 years of travels. Bathrooms are cleaned multiple times a day. Always keeping an eye out for trash or tree branches etc. Pride and enjoyment of nature and the beauty God gave us
I'm so glad you addressed some of these issues. I'm seeing several channels with confusing titles to draw views. I've all noticed and realized they only travel a few weeks out of the year. We are on the road for usually 9 months or more a year traveling from job to job and haven't ran into issues. Also, I enjoy your videos. Thanks for keeping it real!
Your videos are more and more polished. Very enjoyable. Thanks!
Your channel is one of the highest quality video and overall production of any channel I follow. And I follow a lot.
Thank you for taking me with you on your journey
Thank you for your input regarding full-time RV life. I have been full-time now 4 1/2 years and have recently read quite a bit on different forums about exactly what you described in your video. It was rather depressing and I really hoped that it isn’t true, you’ve given me new hope that there is still plenty out there to see and do and enjoy a full-time RV life. Safe travels. 👍🏻❤️
I love to watch birds. Lately we have had hummingbirds in our area and my sister planted flowering plants that they like and put out feeders. She has one hummingbird that has been chasing off the others. I also love all birds of prey and that baby is absolutely gorgeous.
This put a smile on my face. What a great place your at.
Thanks for the video. Your video looks exceptionally clearer. Stay well & happy.
Thanks for the optimism. I appreciate it.
John ❤️this video, all of the scenery is 👍👍. You’re talking about more camp grounds being built, that’s great, as long as they’re not like a parking lot. You can’t enjoy being packed in like sardines. You were talking about hearing about some people quitting RVING, we heard the same thing; #1 reason is rude and obnoxious rv’ers. John ❤️your videos about cheap RV locations, 👍👍👍👍keep’m coming & have a blessed day today and God Bless
stayed a couple nights this summer at Deer Creek Sate Park on way up to Tetons. Great park lot's of fun!!
OH MY GOODNESS I live 2 miles from Deer Creek and would have loved to come and meet you there. Glad you enjoy Utah as much as we do, it truly is a spectacular state. Be safe, be happy, enjoy life.
Wow! Tom! Very professional cuts. I'm learning about RV life from you... and some great video tips too. Thanks for doing it.
We are brand new to the fulltime life and without experience we have not found much issue finding sites to park our big 390RK where we want to go. Just planning out ahead which makes sense anyway. And enjoying the journey
Beautiful place! Did you see mama Owl?
Here in Ransom Canyon TX we have huge horned Owls.
I have many photos of mom as she sits behind our home and hoots so loud. It is so cool to watch the babies also.
Enjoy!
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Awesome view. Enjoy watching your videos.
Great videography! Looks like fun! Always enjoy your video's!⛱🗻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Some people may be quitting, but more are buying rv's. Great videos, we really enjoy them. We just bought a Grand Design Momentum 21G a few weeks ago, we really like it. Waited more than a year to get it.
Very good points. We see more and more RV's of all types on the roads, but we also see a lot more uses of the RV Resort Parks, with full amenities.
We've had just a little trouble getting reservations, at the more popular national and state parks. But we enjoy the lesser known federal campgrounds and regional and county campgrounds. And it seems we can always find a smaller RV Park if we want to. We can easily boon-dock for 5 days so no biggie for us. And when we travel we try to stop by 4:00pm and there seems to be enough 1st come or nonreservable sites around.
Keep living and sharing the good life y'all.
I just started RVing (FT) about 5 weeks ago. I don’t think it’s phasing out anytime soon.
I wish the rumors were true for weekend campers at least. I have been weekending for years and this year has been awful for finding sites and also for finding respectful neighbors at the site that you do find. It is mid October and a dry campground in the mountains that is normally empty this time of year was completely full. It was very disappointing because I prefer off-season camping to get away from the crowds. But unfortunately I had loud partiers until late hours last night and this has been my experience the past six+ months. It is making me want to quit weekending to be honest. It’s too full and people are too rude for me to spend the time and money to get somewhere and not have a nice experience.
Nothing worse than "those people" / kids partying all night disrespectful to us old folk. (Speaking for myself. Pardon me for just a moment.....HEY YOU KIDS! GET OFF MY LAWN! )
There were a few spots in so cal we frequented. Friday's and Saturday were never enjoyable. It's one thing about all night but all day as well
Yes, we sold our fifth wheel for top dollar this year. Also sold our pick up truck for more then we paid for it. Not finding sites and campgrounds wanting $100+ per night is insane. Maybe we will come back to it later but for now we are traveling and staying in hotels. Really enjoying not towing and constantly repairing the RV.
@@wk2761 The used prices are insane compared to years before. We are shopping and firstly, finding one with the "perfect plan" is difficult but then, finding one "that'll work" is priced at a close to new price.
Good for you though. Wondering if you and I met with your rig and truck. Had a guy out here that did the exact same as you.
We love your videos keep them coming
Thank you
Beautiful park! We'll definitely be visiting when we get on the road! Thanks for sharing ❤️
You guys just experienced a place that made me today. The Outdoors in the Wasatch MTNS!!!
One more month and we will be out there!!! (Rv living) Looking forward to it as we have a 10 month leg and expecting after the experience will be much longer…
Thank you for sharing and will continue to follow and hope that see ya’all on the the road!
Cheers
Ben
You all find some of the most beautiful spots!!!
Great pics of the owls. No wonder we don’t see them.
So thrilled to see your last two videos! I knew in 2 seconds of last week's axel replacement that you were in my backyard - the Wasatch Back! So happy to see you enjoying this gorgeous part of Utah. I wish I knew how to share the video of a Great Horned Owl in an aspen tree in my front yard. He was there 2 years in a row and all other birds were going nuts trying to harass him enough to make him leave. Makes me happy to know you have traveled past the NPs to other amazing parts of Utah. You must come back and let me know when! Thanks for the fun Jeep trail. There are so many.
Thanks so much Dayle! We loved the area and will plan to come back to visit.
Beautiful area Tom and Cheri. I've been to Southern Utah and can't wait to see the rest of the state. Your Jeep ride looked awesome 👌. Thanks for the gorgeous footage.
Just as many people are looking to buy houses. So it’s both demand for RV and housing. There could be trade offs. Many homeowners could be cashing out and using some funds to buy an RV. I’m also getting my pool remodeled for a house I bought a few years ago. Pool remodeling is a huge thing since the pandemic especially for staycations.
We camp at State Parks all the time - LOVE THEM! BTW - Nice video.
I see more folks at campgrounds and one reason on some is there are folks who pay for full time spaces and live there. I have no problem with that as long as they keep their space clean and not look like a dump. Also as long as we can book a spot there when we need it as well. We just got back from staying at one of our local favorites last week to get some overdue plumbing done on our house. We are going to have a cold front moving in so going to get it winterized tomorrow before it hits.
Beautiful scenery. Wish we'd been able to see momma great horned owl.
Us too!
Try Jordanelle Reservoir on your next Utah trip. Great campground, views, and close to Deer Creek.
From watching multiple channels,there is certainly circumstances that challenge many RV living and Van life people ,it's not always the sparkle and glitter that is portraid ,as always life will throw the challenge to keep you on your toes ?
When are you upgrading to a HDV to pull the camper ,you could almost get the jeep on the truck if it had a short sleeper cab ???
The lakes look fantastic
Tom, as you know, Gail & I live here in Elkhart County. From the volume of RV movement back & forth and up & down the local highways, there's no way the RV lifestyle of any kind is slowing down. I get to see the latest and greatest coming out of all the manufacturers plants on a daily basis. You folks take care and keep the greasy side down!
Thanks for sharing that Dale! You get to see it first hand.
Thanks for sharing. We are going to Utah next summer.
As soon as I can afford a large van I am joining the rev life full time can’t wait I hope it doesn’t take to long
Unfortunately the cost of the RV is not the only expense. We just paid over $3000 (8 mpg Class C) this trip in fuel to visit Yellowstone and GrandTetons, not to mention Camping Fees. Bought tires when I got home another $1,600.00. Getting ready to wax again, never ends.
I dont think anyone is "quitting" however, I do believe a good many full-timers are getting a "home base" !!
Its just easier post office wise, insurance, loans, dentist, doctor, etc. I have not yet bought my RV, as I do my research. I am planning on a home base or two.
I also believe the older an RVer gets the larger RV's or 5th wheels or Class A's get traded in & up for smaller, more compact and less work RV's to enjoy the journey more with less hassel. Omo
Love that Jeep!!!
Gorgeous *Utah .... Must wants & needs to see 😎👁️🧡💛 !!
Great camping and enjoyed the Jeep being out in it's eliment.
Jake and Vernice Minnesota
Tom are you still working (outside of RUclips) periodically during the year like you were before COVID? Loved the views on this trip
It’s got to awesome to have our country as your backyard!
We used to see owls in our front yard in AZ. When it would fly away the wing span took up almost the whole road.
😀 Agree with All your points!!
Me and hubby are 17 months full-time. It's time for us to stop the traveling part. We'll remain living full-time in our RV and move seasonally. Reasons: #1 Pain in the ass to tear down & set up, #2 tired of planning and navigating, #3 wear and tear on the vehicals, #4 seen enough lakes, waterfalls etc to last a lifetime, #5 cost of food, #6 cost of gas, #7 need more community/people interaction, #8 gonna workamp the next few years. I'm simply pooped.
This is Beautiful! Just subscribed! Loved the video! Thanks for sharing! What state is this in?
Utah, northern area.
I agree with the issues of cost and rv techs being booked. Our retirement plan was to do the rv life. Unfortunately my husband passed away as a result of an accident during the first year. I've been carrying on. Have a 44 ft. fifth wheel. At 65 with physical impairments it's difficult. Spend my summers in Ohio and winters in North Carolina. I have kids living in both states. But it's hard to do everything. Our plan was to travel other places, but I can't afford or manage it on my own. Love camping and I'm trying to continue. My kids worry about my traveling alone. But I'm going to contnue s long as I can. Love watching your videos.
Sorry for your loss Cheryl. Safe travels and enjoy your journey! ❤️
Just an FYI. WD-40 will clean\shine your appliances best. Spray on cloth or paper towel and wipe down. You will be amazed!
It's also very flammable!
You actually took the baby off road trail but a beautiful trail at that!!
I plan on becoming a full timer when I retire in a year or two
Hey Tom, Thomas here. Wondering about your Kayak rack? Can you tell me what kind it is and where to find one? We’re wanting to start kayaking. Thank you!
I think people are quitting RV Life, but it is probably at the same rate as it has always been. Since there are more RVs than ever then it would make sense that the raw number of quitters is going up. LOL on the dirty Jeep comment. When someone shouts at me on trail to say it isn’t dirty enough I shout back, “Give me a few minutes.” Lol
Robert Redford didn’t have you guys over for lunch? Probably didn’t know you two were in town!!!
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Waterfall!!! 🥰
I do believe there are RVers quitting full-timing but on the other hand, I see a whole lot more new RVers coming on the road which will blunt those leaving.
Wow! Awesome! I'm on my way from Riverside, California! What stops along the way do you recommend ?
Lets go play 😝. Yeah. Hhhh yes 👍 I was fun hahahahaha 👍
I am curious and baffled on why you travel with a second vehicle rather then just using the tow vehicle for your outings. Love your videos
Question: Are you double-towing your jeep behind your 5th wheel?
No. They do not tow it. She drives behind Tom on Travel days.
I love her jeep!! What kind is it? I want to upgrade my jeep and get the kind that she has.
Was hoping you would film mama owl!
I want the RV lifestyle. I am just trying to figure out how to start. I wish car camping was supported more at RV parks. I need to run my Jackery and with shore power it’s so much easier for me.
Get a small tent to set up. It will look like you are tent camping. You can use it for storing some things for cooking, extra clothes. Th a t will also give you more to stretch out for sleeping.
I live in port susan camping club in marysville Washington and love it ill stay as long as I can here love it here
Thanks for sharing Rob!
@@EnjoyTheJourneyLife when do you guys get to Washington I'd like to stop and say hi sometime let me know thks in joy your jeep trails
um.. its Mount Timp-a-no-gus...at least phoenetically if you are a local. :)
Do you fill up your water supply before moving to a dry camping area or do when you get there?
Yes, typically we do
I think you will see a lot of bigger city dwellers go back to the cities once they are fully up and running again. I work remote full time, but my company still has a office in Chicago that they still havent reopened yet. I got a couple of friends that just got RV's for covid to travel and have said they are selling them once things turn more normal consistently. I'm looking into a TT for me and my GF and our kids to get out and travel and stay at state/fed parks for a couple of days or a week at a time. I could never full time RV. I enjoy my house too much, but I still like to get out into parks and hike and explore. I'm just getting too old to tent camp for any longer then a couple of days.
Wish I'd of known you guys were at Deer Creek. We are not full timers anymore but we are only about 20 miles away.
Sorry we missed you!
Love Deer Creek and Jordanell SP. you need to go up to bear lake
love the mountains
Utah is beautiful. Parowan Petroglyphs was one of my favorites.
I’m sure a percentage of folks are quitting full time RV Life like everything. My wife will do 6-7 months on the road and wants to be home the rest of the time. We call ourselves “Lot-a-timers”. Thanks for another great video…
May I ask when this was recorded? I know it wasn’t this weekend because weather has been horrible. I live in Utah and would like to run into you guys one day when your here.
Sandra Westley uk, most RUclips people run several weeks in hand, there’s a lot of work editing and it takes time to do these things and enjoy your holiday destination.
@@robwestley7370 Ok…….. I was asking them not YOU. I understand the RUclips process BUT was just asking THEM when to see if they were still in my area. So unless YOU can answer my question that was asked you should have passed by. Thanks though for waisting my time in responding.
Almost got scared for a second with that title lol. I could never see you guys quitting RV life. Also I totally lost it on the Shit Coolers flag!
So how do you like your Wrangler? I'll be going full time in a month or two and am looking for a good toad and most opinions lead back to the Unlimited. I have a '14 Silverado 4x4 but don't want to flat tow that for the obvious reasons. Also it's my understanding you can't back up when flat towing, which would be the only reason I'm not down with flat tow. Thanks for all the good info!
If some people quit so be it. More campgrounds for us.
The more people that quit are quickly replaced with people starting out. I’ve had my fifth wheel for two years now. I bought it used it’s a beautiful trailer 2006. If you can believe it it has 0 miles on it. It was delivered to the campground from Illinois. It stayed in that campground for 15 years and then I went and picked it up. The tires still had those little rubber knobs on them brand new tires unfortunately the 15 year old tires can’t be used but it still neet. The reason we’re stuck in our sticks and bricks is because we need a new heavy truck to tow our 18,000 pound fifth wheel. I have a 2008 GMC 1 ton it’s a WT and it has every towing option that you can get and the tow rating is only 12,500 pounds. Back then that’s the way it was. Now I need a heavy truck that can tow 18k! There are none available? If one does come available it’s 15-20 grand over the MSRP! Can’t afford that. I can hardly afford the truck as it is 80 grand? Ouch!
I've heard this.... trucks are crazy priced as well but really???? They're jacking the price THAT crazy? I was debating getting a newer truck than my 2014 dually ram but I'm thinking it'll do for now
You folks may consider having a snorkel kit installed to the Jeep.
Well, I live in Florida and I haven't heard about7000new spots,but I have seen the prices go sky high in the parks,there are spots that aren't exactly amenity filled and there going for a hundred bucks during the season.
Since Florida is a tourist state there ten free parks in the state and most are primitive.
So if you buy a r.v. in Florida your gonna pay the same as going to a resort where you don't have to buy all the fun stuff that a resort supplies. People bought r.v.sbecause of covid to get out, eventually it will end and the price of the average r.v. is going to tank.
The real fact is the best camping and the most is out west,the east coast is tough to get spots that are affordable,and there very few blm land.
Florida beaches mean red tide a good portion of the time,but most people totally miss central Florida.
I hate to complain but I totally agree. 6 month in advance reservations which used to be 2 weeks in Florida for such State Parks as Anastasia and Sebastian is depressing. Did an August trip to Sturgis, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons have to spend $3000 in fuel.
beautiful video!
Thank you very much!
I wish it was untrue. Have you seen the prices of even used models lately????!!!!! I'm looking at a $60k coach used at the least so far, looking at the 40+footers. It's hard to find a reasonably priced one with the good sized kitchen and living with a bunk house/ office.
You forgot KOA campgrounds.
Yeah well in fl, when the weather is ideal for us natives, we’re not able to get in to camp grounds not everyone can plan out 3months in advance. To many stay for weeks should not be allowed.
I remember Anatasia and Sebastian State Parks we use to reserve in two weeks now they are booked several months in advance. Sad.
I think more are joining RV lifestyle ❤️
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Thank you. Have a great evening.
Did you ever get to see mom owl?
How much would you say the average campsite price has increased now compared to pre- pandemic? 10, 20, 30%
Difficult to say. Some have not increased and others have gone up a lot. We don't stay at the expensive sites.
How are those new axles and disc brakes working out?
Awesome! A must have for Teton Pass!
If we could go full time right now we would.
Krystal lake campground in Michigan you should check us out
Cool
Blowing bubbles membership
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Ok… I’ll bite… when I heard it I thought it was a joke. Is it?