AN UNCOMFORTABLY COLD NIGHT (RV Life - Boondocking)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
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  • @HappilyEverHanks
    @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +73

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    • @OurRoadLessTraveled
      @OurRoadLessTraveled 2 года назад +1

      Love your channel and loved meeting you in person at the Tampa show! Happy camping and safe travels to you!

    • @brandonhirdler
      @brandonhirdler 2 года назад +1

      What’s your opinion on a 369 BL? I see them for 58-62k and am wondering why they are less expensive than other models with the same features.

    • @LinDal-rw3op
      @LinDal-rw3op Год назад

      ❤❤❤❤❤THANKS HANKS

  • @granbyriverrun4234
    @granbyriverrun4234 2 года назад +87

    Instead of a “thumbs up” button they should have a “I WANT TO HANG OUT WITH THESE GUYS!!!!” They are awesome!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +3

      This is AMAZING!! Love this comment, thank you so much 🤗🤗🙌🏼

    • @darktower98
      @darktower98 2 года назад +3

      Love this comment! We feel the same way! Totally our kind of people!

    • @thompsona10625
      @thompsona10625 2 года назад +11

      I don’t want to brag or anything but…. the hanks have sat on my couch!! It’s now sealed in plastic to preserve it forever. 😁

    • @valc8758
      @valc8758 2 года назад +1

      Thursdays wouldn't be the same without them!! My boost for the week!!

    • @LStofer417
      @LStofer417 2 года назад +2

      Let's start a petition. I love this idea.

  • @vicki9929
    @vicki9929 2 года назад +16

    Also..every time I fry bacon the smoke alarm goes off. I found that a quart size zip lock fits over the alarm. I put it on, fry bacon, eat breakfast and take the zip lock off. Works better than the ear drum piercing.
    I enjoy your videos soooo very much. I’m always smiling watching you two! Keep up the great job!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +3

      This is an awesome hack Vicki! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, stay safe 😊😊👋🏼

  • @patgarza5267
    @patgarza5267 2 года назад +3

    Carl you crack me up especially with all your crazy face gestures, today you reminded me of a Young Jim Carey. Nene is absolutely adorable, and Dexter he's just the man!!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Pat! Dexter definitely is the man!

  • @timsteinke2548
    @timsteinke2548 2 года назад +36

    If anything we will all wanna live the rv life more because of you three we love you guys

  • @marknielsen5352
    @marknielsen5352 2 года назад +9

    Even when you kids do boring things it’s fun to watch! 😊 Thanks

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      This is so awesome of you to say Mark!! We are glad you enjoy watching, we really appreciate you!

  • @deborahjansson
    @deborahjansson 2 года назад +1

    We missed you at the show. But, we are now the owners of a beautiful Winnebago Tour!!!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Congrats! That is amazing! So sorry we missed you at the show 😔

  • @danj8777
    @danj8777 2 года назад +18

    I’m raising my hand as someone that has never set off the smoke detector in the RV while cooking. You two are the bomb.

    • @Pantherjonvideos
      @Pantherjonvideos 2 года назад +1

      Me too!! But, then again the most "cooking" we have done in the RV is boil water...Does that count for cooking? Well, it was to make hard boiled eggs...so....

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +3

      You are a unicorn! Thanks for sharing 😃

    • @arbonneladyTN
      @arbonneladyTN 2 года назад +2

      @@HappilyEverHanks I’m a UNICORN!
      Just love (not) Grapevine and Tahatchapee 😂

    • @turnbullstravels735
      @turnbullstravels735 2 года назад +1

      No way! Our cat used to run to the bedroom knowing the smoke detector was ALWAYS going to sound…now dh takes the battery out. Goes back in when dishes are done.

    • @jimcollins8097
      @jimcollins8097 2 года назад

      When we cook sausage, once per trip, I take the battery out of the smoke detector. It's 4 feet away from the stove top. Why don't they think of these things?

  • @zygmuntziokowski7877
    @zygmuntziokowski7877 2 года назад +2

    I give Renee a thumbs up for driving the truck and pulling a trailer. My wife won't drive my Tundra, evening without the trailer.

  • @smittywce2809
    @smittywce2809 2 года назад +26

    You two (and Dexter) rock. The production value of your videos is outstanding! It’s time to pitch that sitcom! 👍🏻

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +4

      You are so wonderful, you just made our night reading this ❤️❤️ THANK YOU!!!

  • @zjitterbug
    @zjitterbug 2 года назад +2

    I live in Northern CO. We know crazy weather! Memory Foam products are just terrible for wishy-washy temps! They are awful in the winter for being cold and hard, and then I find them miserably hot the rest of the year.
    I love your channel. You guys are so up beat and funny. I'm looking forward to leaving this lonely huge house behind & hitting the road in a couple of months. I've learned a lot in the dozen or so videos of yours I've already watched! I hope to meet you somewhere along the path.
    Since I haven't seen that many of your videos yet, please forgive me for asking things others may know. Does Dexter walk on a leash? Where do you put his litter box?
    Has he ever tried to do the kitty escape thing out the door or into some secret crevice?
    I'll be getting a kitten in a month or so since my 17 y/o cat passed away in July, just a month before my beloved husband. If things work out as planned, by Christmas I'll be in a Class A with my Vibe in tow.

  • @russellvh3655
    @russellvh3655 2 года назад +12

    We are about 4 months from FULL TIME. Thinning out the possessions and getting the house ready to sell. You guys are sooooo great and encouraging. Love ya 3.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! It will be here before you know it! 😃

    • @danl9856
      @danl9856 14 дней назад

      Did you get out there?

  • @Badgerpapa
    @Badgerpapa 7 месяцев назад +2

    Dinner is ready the smoke alarm is going off. Your Siamese always reminds me of my Siamese I had years ago, except he talked a lot and watched us sleep and he slept during the day.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  7 месяцев назад +1

      Lol so true! It's amazing how much character and personality the Siamese cats have. Thank you for your support and for watching our videos 🙂 - Kyle and Renee

  • @EverydaySacred
    @EverydaySacred 2 года назад +16

    I’m staying in a cabin this week and the overnight temp was -16. I woke up to 63 and thought it was cold. I’ll stop complaining now. I’m sure you’re nice warm in FL though. See you next week. God bless you ~ Theresa

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +5

      Thank you Theresa!! Goodness, those are some cold temps 🥶🥶 Much love to you!!

  • @fordsakata8543
    @fordsakata8543 2 года назад +1

    Lots of driving for one day...Ney Ney really cracks the whip!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      She certainly does! 😄🙌🏼 thank you so much for watching!

  • @douglascharles7026
    @douglascharles7026 2 года назад +8

    I thought the smoke alarm is a natural thing that happens in RV life. It’s happened too many times to count. I feel for you sleeping in the cold. Been there and done that several times also. Love you guys, you’re so awesome to follow on here.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Lol it feels pretty normal and natural for us Douglas! Much love to you as well, stay safe!! :)

    • @SLOCLMBR
      @SLOCLMBR Год назад

      That's just the backup kitchen timer

  • @darktower98
    @darktower98 2 года назад +1

    Need more Dexter! OMG! You said Dexter was singing the song of his people! We say this ALLLLLLLL the time when the cats are with us! We thought we were the only ones that ever said that!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Definitely! Dexter sends his love 😻 thank you so much for watching Michael!!!

  • @rb04
    @rb04 2 года назад +12

    Glad to see you made it to Florida! It was such a pleasure to meet you both at the Tampa Supershow today. Absolutey love your channel.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for coming out to hang with the Hanks!

    • @tondasunshine8343
      @tondasunshine8343 2 года назад +1

      Where are you guys at the show. We are here looking for you!!

  • @beataluznicky4233
    @beataluznicky4233 2 года назад +1

    Glad you stopped for the night. We've gotten to the point that we say we will only drive so many hours a day, especially this time of year.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Yes absolutely Beata!!! Thank you for watching :)

  • @geenee7875
    @geenee7875 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for another crazy, fun episode of a day in the life of the Hanks! You two are the best!

  • @kittygonzalez2827
    @kittygonzalez2827 Год назад +2

    99 can be a pain in the butt! I’m originally from Fresno, but was an RN working in Madera. In wintertime, the valley fog is an awful problem! One night I was on call, and I was called in at 2 am for an emergency C section, as the Neonatal specialist . I knew I had my normal 30 minute drive, but it literally took me m just driving, 1 hr 15 minutes! I worried thee whole way! Yet, I beat the OB by 15 minutes, and he actually lived slightly closer by 5 miles. So, we could not start without the OB, but I ended up acting as assistant surgeon, Pediatrician and Neo specialist. I called RT in to assist with the premie. Best call I ever Made! I just didn’t have enough hands to manage it all, and the OB also needed another pair for the patient. Both the OB and I stayed til shift change just to avoid having to get back into that pea soup called Tule Fog‼️🎯🚩

  • @carlawoodward7678
    @carlawoodward7678 2 года назад +3

    Putting in a couple of Hot water bottles under covers 15-20 minutes before bed would have made a big difference crawling into bed! Cheap/ quick help with the cold. Safe travels 😀

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Great tip Carla!! Thank you for this! :) Stay safe, talk again soon ❤️

  • @vangihatton8642
    @vangihatton8642 Год назад +1

    I lived in Shasta Lake for 22 years. Now in SoCal. Love your videos, my plan is to go full time RV life in the near future.

  • @gntthompson
    @gntthompson 2 года назад +5

    Omg, I love watching you guys. We started full time 3 weeks ago, from Ohio. Currently in Nevada. It's been so cold. And I can relate to everything you post .already.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Aww thank you Tammy!! CONGRATS to you guys!! Stay warm, we look forward to hearing from you more :)

  • @vicki9929
    @vicki9929 2 года назад +1

    Being raised in a military family, we learned to never say goodbye….it is always "see you later" or "until we meet again"
    Always easier on your heart, lessens any sadness.

  • @bobatwood1384
    @bobatwood1384 2 года назад +7

    It was really great to actually meet you guys today at the Tampa show. I think maybe you need a bit of a break after all that driving, but seriously you two have a great channel safe travels

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +3

      You are so wonderful Bob! It was so awesome to meet you in person, thank you for taking the time to come see us!!! We look forward to meeting you again soon, stay safe friend 😊👋🏼

  • @lindas1814
    @lindas1814 2 года назад +2

    I’m freezing just looking at you guys!!! What about an electric blanket? You’d stay warm well warmer…. 😀…Plus Dexter would love it …just ask my 3! Blanket crazed! Safe travels!!!!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      This is a great idea Linda!! We definitely need to get on our electric blanket game lol

  • @helenettlin7152
    @helenettlin7152 2 года назад +4

    Something we learned in this weeks cold snap in Missouri: wrap your propane tanks in a blanket. When the bottles get cold, the propane apparently turns into thick goo and the furnace doesn’t work. Wrapping the tanks in a blanket has made such a huge difference in how effective the furnace worked.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      This is a great tip Helen!! Thank you very much :)

    • @canadianwarrior2108
      @canadianwarrior2108 2 года назад +1

      False. I boondock in Winter in Canad, Never a problem at -30F

    • @helenettlin7152
      @helenettlin7152 2 года назад +1

      @@canadianwarrior2108 I am also a Canadian (specifically raised near Edmonton). I have no idea where you are “Boondocking” at -30 but I sure don’t know anyone who is doing it.

    • @canadianwarrior2108
      @canadianwarrior2108 2 года назад +1

      @@helenettlin7152 Several rest areas, numerous locations along the North Saskatchewan River, Big Box Retailers. And on top of that, My previous acreage home was heated with Propane, 4000 litre tank, Coldest day -53C, and the average prarie winter temps. Not once did the furnace fail to run. Simply, It is an urban myth that propane doesnt flow in cold temps. Millions of canadians who heat with propane disprove this myth!

    • @tmc9525
      @tmc9525 Год назад

      Liquid propane will turn into a gas at any temp above -40.

  • @oneeverest7332
    @oneeverest7332 2 года назад +1

    Got to be careful during those cool nights. If you leave the trailer plugged in, you can drain the truck battery. We had a 20 year old 5th with no solar or generator and one battery. Our furnace didn’t work unless it had 13v which is impossible to have with just the battery. So I used a jumper box to supply additional power for heating. Then start the truck at 3 o’clock in the morning and use an inverter on the truck to supply 120v to kick up the heat and recharge. The truck is quieter than a generator. All this for the wife and kids in 30 degree temperatures.
    Now we just purchased a new c class with dual batteries/solar and a generator. It’s nice to get some sleep.

  • @FulltimingBrinkley3950
    @FulltimingBrinkley3950 2 года назад +3

    Great meeting you guys on Wednesday (I’m the EMT, firefighter, police officer, Army guy)! Maybe I’ll see you again on Friday.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      This is so wonderful! Thank you so much for coming out to say hi, it was a pleasure to meet you as well 😊🙌🏼 Stay safe!! Thank you for your service

  • @davidtomasetti8520
    @davidtomasetti8520 2 года назад +1

    When it comes to putting in miles, never underestimate the usefulness of a power nap.

  • @ZeebNinja
    @ZeebNinja 2 года назад +4

    It's interesting that Peggy Sue's is listed under Harvest Host. It is just a free parking lot that everyone ( mainly truckers) stays at overnight. I have stayed there at least 20 times over the years of traveling between Northern Cal and Phoenix.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh interesting, we had no idea about this! It was definitely listed there, now we are going to have to investigate 🤔

  • @cindimarshall7343
    @cindimarshall7343 2 года назад +1

    Always me... setting off the smoke alarm!!! We bought one that was suggested by another RVer. You can just pop out the battery when it goes off. Love. Another love.. Dex-Man!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh my goodness Cindi!! So relatable 😅 Thank you so much for sharing

  • @thetravelingbrowns
    @thetravelingbrowns 2 года назад +5

    "He was singing the song of his people" was hilarious! You two are so much fun. 😄

  • @gregorymg2006
    @gregorymg2006 2 года назад +1

    I ain’t gonna lie, Dexter is pretty cool!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Gregory! Dexter is a pretty fun guy 😻 Best to you!

  • @gracegotmehere
    @gracegotmehere 2 года назад +3

    My smoke detector goes off all the time in my cargo trailer. I love watching you two on just the regular days. I’m setting in the desert by Yuma, Arizona all alone in the desert, trying to avoid Covid. My 12 volt fridge died and I had to ship it off. At least it’s under warranty. But for now I’m using soft cooler’s until I get a new one. But thank goodness my solar makes me ice cubes for free to keep them cold. Warm hug’s even to Dexter ❤️

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Warm hugs right back at you Elizabeth!! Stay safe, we love hearing from you 😊👋🏼

  • @georgef.7434
    @georgef.7434 2 года назад +1

    Every time we cook in the frying pan, we remove the battery from the smoke alarm first. It's amazing in a good way, how sensitive they are!!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      YES!! So relatable George 🤣 🙌🏼 Thank you for watching! Catch up with you again soon!

  • @kerryfiorio4199
    @kerryfiorio4199 2 года назад +12

    You guys are hysterical. Love your channel :)

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Kerry!! You rock 😎👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jeffrenner5960
    @jeffrenner5960 2 года назад

    Sorry that you gold all night, me I love cold weather camping. It gives me a reason to snuggle up to my lovely wife. She is always cold and am nice and warm. Once again I really enjoy your location and travel shots. It puts your videos up there. Enjoy your trip and stay safe.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      Yes for sure Jeff 😊Thank you for your wonderful support!! Stay safe friend

  • @smays5106
    @smays5106 2 года назад +5

    You guys are adorbs! Love the Dex man 😍. This was good stuff. You really let us know what it’s like packing up and driving long distances with no real plan. Glad it worked out. Crazy how cold it got 🥶. Be safe and keep on keepin on 😍

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! All the best from the Hanks!

  • @danaharris5654
    @danaharris5654 2 года назад +1

    The beeper is just telling you dinner is ready! :)

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      This is so true Dana! Thank you so much for your support, you make us smile 😄🙌🏼

  • @sherrithornton3073
    @sherrithornton3073 2 года назад +3

    Definitively have the smoke detector go off every time we make toast! Love you guys! Our cat Mango goes from happy to "why aren't we there yet" on our long drive days. Be safe.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      It's so relatable Sherri :) Give Mango our love 😻Talk to you again soon!!

  • @pamelamingus8991
    @pamelamingus8991 2 года назад +2

    Smoke alarm going off means dinner is almost ready. One of us grabs the dish towel and turns on the vent fan while heading to swing the towel at the smoke alarm while opening the door. It's a thing. My DH looked over at me and smiled and nodded while you were fanning the alarm. Love you guys. We are full-time for four years. You are real about what we go through.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Pamela! We are so happy that you guys are living a full-time life as well, we hope to meet you out there one day soon 😊🙌🏼 stay safe!!

  • @rickblanchette
    @rickblanchette 2 года назад +3

    I always enjoy watching " Dexter and Friends" thank you for sharing your adventures. Shoutout to NeyNey driving! Please drive safe, you know how we worry!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Richard!! You are so kind 😊😊🙌🏼 Stay safe friend

  • @jeffreywhitmoyer860
    @jeffreywhitmoyer860 2 года назад +1

    From a Dumb Dutchman from Lebanon PA to a couple Skooks (Lol). A Portable Buddy heater works wonders for taking the chill off before bedtime when you're in a situation where your batteries won't get you through the night. Just make sure you have a little air flow just in case it builds any CO.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha! Love this Jeffrey! This is great information, we really appreciate your support 😊👋🏼

  • @cathyfrint8860
    @cathyfrint8860 2 года назад +3

    It was so great to meet you guys on Wednesday! I give you a lot of credit for making that trip. I’m to old to do that, lol! Love you guys!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      It was so great to meet you, thanks for coming to hang with the Hanks! ❤️

  • @lustila1
    @lustila1 2 года назад +2

    If you guys don't want to invest in a lot of the typical boondocking options like lithium, solar, and/or a generator.. One thing you might want to look at is a Mr. Buddy propane heater. You can run one on low for about 6 hours on a 1 gallon tank. Nice to have for emergencies and unplanned stops.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      This is a great tip! Thank you so much Mark, we definitely will be looking into other options in the near future. Great to have your insight on the matter 😃🙌🏼

  • @M89flybrat
    @M89flybrat 2 года назад +3

    You guys crack me up. The whole family loves watching the Carl/Ney Ney shenanigans! Thanks for sharing yalls travels and may i suggest the next meet up close to Arkansas

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much Bryan!! You guys all mean so much to us, we hope to do a meet up there one day soon 😃👋🏼

  • @dianasellars6114
    @dianasellars6114 2 года назад +2

    Love you guys and all the "adventures", the same crazy stuff happens in sticks an bricks but it's so much more fun on the road. Thank you for all the adventures and laughs, wouldn't have it any other way.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Diana! We'll keep the content coming 😃

  • @homesteadnews
    @homesteadnews 2 года назад +3

    Hey guys another great video. Drive safe. Stay safe. We know how those salty little ones can be.
    I agree hate dark at 5 pm also. Hey the smoke alarm happens all the time in our sticks and bricks.
    ~ Kevin, Pat, Chiquita, Cosmo, and Lady.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +3

      Thank you guys so much! Yes the smoke alarm is definitely relatable lol 😂 hope you guys have a wonderful weekend, stay safe and much love from the Hanks

  • @draber123
    @draber123 2 года назад

    I had my headphones on and my dog went nuts when your smoke alarm went off reminds me of camping with my in-laws

  • @itsabouttimenowdiana680
    @itsabouttimenowdiana680 2 года назад +8

    Always great to see you two!!

  • @cigar4rod
    @cigar4rod 2 года назад +1

    Born and raised in Redding, live near Napa now, geographically we will miss CA and will be back to see family but ready to get out! Three years left and living through you two currently hahah!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh no way!! What a small world :) Thank you for your awesome support!! We hope to continue to hear from you!

  • @drs3055
    @drs3055 2 года назад +3

    You guys are giving much joy to all of us - especially during these times. Thank you!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      This means so much to us, thank you 😊🙌🏼 much love from the Hanks family ❤️

  • @HeatherStuck
    @HeatherStuck 2 года назад +2

    This literally just made me realize it's Thursday!! Hanging with the Hanks

  • @hollybishop484
    @hollybishop484 2 года назад +3

    We've been in our RV full time for almost 4 months and never set off the smoke alarm! Lol😂 HOWEVER, at our old house the smoke detectors were so sensitive we had to deactivate them whenever we cooked certain meals. 😁

  • @kayefink8293
    @kayefink8293 2 года назад +1

    It’s 3 in PA this morning! Can’t wait to chase the 70s!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh my goodness Kaye!! Stay warm!! Much love to you

  • @grbadboy
    @grbadboy 2 года назад +4

    You guys are awesome..it truly gives me joy to watch your videos. I just hope I get the chance to meet you both.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Dave, you mean so much 😃😃👍🏼 We hope to meet you!!

  • @dalemarshall9736
    @dalemarshall9736 2 года назад +1

    First night out on cross country trip to California beginning of December we stopped to boondock at a Walmart in northern Alabama. Very cold so tried furnace on low and 5 AM propane detector going off because of low battery. When we got up went in to Walmart and got a second battery and that took care of us. Now run with two Lithium ion batteries in our 5th wheel.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh wow! Some people say the battery should last but we figured it could die after a while! Thanks for sharing your experience and advice!

  • @trooper5744
    @trooper5744 2 года назад +3

    Just found your channel. Absolutely love it! Binge watching all your videos. You two are hilarious. Dexter is awesome.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Wow!! Thank you very much 😃😃🙌🏼 We hope that you will continue to comment as you go along your binge, it’s great to hear from you!

  • @johnhardey9594
    @johnhardey9594 2 года назад +1

    Peggie Sue’s is the greatest. Eat there each time I pass by. Calico ghost town is 3 miles to the west. San Bernardino county puts on a great show there and the campground us awesome.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      That's awesome you have been here John!! Thank you for watching, it's great hearing from you :)

  • @opaandomascampingadventures
    @opaandomascampingadventures 2 года назад +4

    Laughed so hard when the smoke detector went off. We call it the dinner bell!! Please explain how you got the EFS card to work at a Pilot because it conflicts with the good sam discount. Try to stick with TA and Petro for your best discounts.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Hey guys! That’s hilarious! We may have messed up and forgot to remove that part since we just found out they do not participate in TSD! Good listening!

  • @doratheexplorerbegins
    @doratheexplorerbegins 2 года назад +1

    Our bed does the same thing. As you warm it up it softens. Nay Nay send in Carl first. LOL

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Yes, just getting over that period of time of waiting for the bed to warm up is the hardest lol 🤣 Thank you for watching!

  • @TheSmallsRVAdventures
    @TheSmallsRVAdventures 2 года назад +3

    Cool video guys. I can’t wait until we are able to make it back to the west coast. We are a few weeks back from. We drove from Texas to Pennsylvania then to New York. There’s nothing like traveling then stoping to sleep in your own bed. You guys may the journey look so much which it is. We have to try harvest host. We mostly sleep in the rest areas off the highway. It’s time for us to use our harvest host membership. Thanks for sharing. Great upload as usual.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      So far so good! More to share! Thanks for sharing 😃

  • @herb7877
    @herb7877 2 года назад +1

    You say 30 like thats old. I have socks that are that old ! At 30 we we're having twins ( had a 2.5 y.o. as well) . Decided the slide in pickup camper would NEVER work so we got a tent trailer. I didn't give it much hope; but as it turned out it was GREAT !. 30+ years later, couple of tents and 4 RV's later we still enjoy the RV life (not full timers). You do a great job entertaining us, but honestly Dexter steals the show. BTW... I know this is late but to others... Peggy Sue's is a great place to eat but a little scary part of town to stay the night.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Lol love this Herb!! That’s awesome, thank you for your amazing support ❤️❤️😊

  • @EmbraceTheExperience
    @EmbraceTheExperience 2 года назад +3

    Love the tire pressure footage, well done! AND we have no idea how Carl edits while riding in the passenger seat, both of us would get so car sick #powertoyoubrother BUT we are right there with you on the spicy food train 🌶 and glad you guys made it safely on such a long travel day!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      It’s very tough to do but we try! Thanks so much!

  • @moore_2_explore
    @moore_2_explore 2 года назад +1

    They say (who are THEY) that whatever you do on New Years Day, you will do all year long, just sayin....We were on the road that day too. It was great to meet you at the show Wednesday. Wish we could have met Dex. We are here till Sat am😉. Is it like trying to drink from a fire hose keeping up with everything at the show? Hugs! Dave and Lorrie

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      So true! It was great to meet you two in person finally! Thanks for coming to our meet up!

  • @heartwildadventures
    @heartwildadventures 2 года назад +4

    you should do a short live from Matt's RV Review Tent! :)

  • @albee286
    @albee286 2 года назад +1

    I'm a member of the Navajo tribe. So we search for casinos... of course we have a great dinner...travel safe.. 600 miles if we decide to travel all day to get to our destination quickly...wife doesn't like but we eventually make it.. keep it safe

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      This is wonderful ❤️ Thank you for your well wishes, stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you again soon 😊

  • @norahollingsworth581
    @norahollingsworth581 2 года назад +3

    Another great video!!! But Dexter IS THE BEST...😍😘

  • @5194553739
    @5194553739 2 года назад +1

    Hi You guys are so funny Right now where I live its going down to 12 below 0 tonight. Good thing you are always filling up . I see to many people on the highway out of gas. Memory foam in your bed goes hard in cold weather. Safe travels Can't wait for your video in Florida. Dana Laurie

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh my goodness that is absolutely freezing! Stay super warm, we are sending you all the warm weather we can in our thoughts 😁🙌🏼 take care Dana and Laurie!!

  • @dontask8979
    @dontask8979 2 года назад +4

    "Call 911...Thats what I say"
    Coming from a ER Nurse 🤣
    Carl's on his own.

  • @kloeesadee1690
    @kloeesadee1690 2 года назад

    Ok, you left NoCal with a gray tank leak, and one week later we had a gray tank leak. You stayed at Peggy Sues your first night, we stayed at Peggy Sues our first night. We're headed to FL...youre headed to Florida. Only bummer is we are going to quartzsite show first!! Im excited to see what else we have ahead of us for our journey, so stay safe and no more leaks!!! Love you guys!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      Much love to you as well Kloee!! Oh no way! 🤣What a small world! Have fun in Quartzsite :) Talk again soon ❤️

  • @ccmm123ify
    @ccmm123ify 2 года назад +3

    It was so so awesome meeting you both yesterday at the Florida RV Show. 🤗🤗

  • @carolynnkaster9457
    @carolynnkaster9457 2 года назад +1

    Love Carls Kicks! Hubby and I set the smoke alarm off the very first time we cooked in the RV. Now that I think about it, I'm not sure we ever put the battery back in it.....

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh geez! Put that back in, you never know! Thanks for the great feedback!

  • @arthurknapp3758
    @arthurknapp3758 2 года назад +3

    My wife is trained... she knows that the smoke alarm means I will have dinner ready in about 10 minutes. 😁

  • @michellegarrett4855
    @michellegarrett4855 2 года назад +1

    Lol I was cooking while watching you guys and when your fire alarm went off I jumped too because I thought it was mine going off

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Oh my goodness Michelle 🤣This is too funny!!!

  • @ttyson5202
    @ttyson5202 2 года назад +3

    I have a question for you. I have a cat that I travel with, his name is shadow and he is totally black. I have had him for 4 yrs. He travels pretty well. My question is, how did you get Dexter and how long have you had him? He seems like a great cat.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Terry! Shadow sounds like an awesome cat 😻 we had Dexter for approximately one year before we hit the road, it still takes him a couple days to get used to driving days after taking a hiatus. We wish you the best, you guys sound like you’re gonna be living it up together!!

    • @manders13138
      @manders13138 2 года назад

      I've been watching you two a lot recently, you are both hilarious love you guys... wondering what you do for Dexter's restroom breaks during driving days?

  • @stevenkaskus6173
    @stevenkaskus6173 2 года назад

    Dexter so precious💜💜💜🐾

  • @frankelfranko1436
    @frankelfranko1436 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for saving my life. I had my rig all picked out and I put my house up for sale when I watched your videos. No way would I do RVing after watching your videos. Thank you for the heads up.

  • @arbonneladyTN
    @arbonneladyTN 2 года назад +1

    “Driving you insane” ?!?!
    Carl… that is a SHORT TRIP!

  • @octavioruiz646
    @octavioruiz646 2 года назад +1

    When we travel south we always use tehachapi hills highway 58, to avoid L.A. traffic.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Nice!! It’s a wonderful drive isn’t it? 😊 Thank you for watching!!

    • @octavioruiz646
      @octavioruiz646 2 года назад

      @@HappilyEverHanks it's awesome, we always stop at the big truck stop to eat.

  • @therealvinnyb690
    @therealvinnyb690 2 года назад +1

    Great video. You two are the best, I love me some Dexter, but you two are the stars. This video confirms my solar purchase was a good idea, I think? Lol. Safe travels.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Yes, good idea on the solar! Thanks for the feedback 😃

  • @marty6055
    @marty6055 2 года назад +1

    I use the smoke alarm as my cook timer. More Dexter please.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Love this Marty! Thank you so much for watching 😊👋🏼

  • @patriotchic3364
    @patriotchic3364 2 года назад +2

    Right now we are having 75° days here in California. You missed it by 2 weeks. Stay warm and safe. 🤗💖

  • @CampingCompanions
    @CampingCompanions 2 года назад +1

    Goodbyes are hard. Love your videos.

  • @tgriffiths6904
    @tgriffiths6904 2 года назад +1

    Yessss!!! Thank you for sharing the fact to look at a satellite map prior to arrival! Speaking from co-pilot to co-pilot, that’s exactly what I do when my hubby is driving and we’re ending at a place “foreign” to us. I won’t say who, but we have watched other YT channels and at least two of them got stuck and put their rig in a bad position. When I look at satellite images, since we tow a large fifth wheel, I’ll look for semi trucks with trailers as well as other Rvs and the direction of travel to help us get in and out safely. Thanks again for sharing!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Love Google maps for that reason, it always looks clear enough to tell! Glad you like it too! 😃

  • @darklore7566
    @darklore7566 2 года назад +1

    Central PA camping we have been at a steady 3 degrees at night along the Susquhanna our RV propane fridge quit on us already got it working by covering some vents so we have a fridge again winter camping is a whole different expierence thats for sure!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Yes no doubt!! You guys stay warm there! Sounds absolutely freezing 🥶

  • @kellieoverturf3244
    @kellieoverturf3244 2 года назад +1

    We were supposed to go get our Sunny back today, but decided to wait because of weather in Denver. Stayed home instead! I'm sure you are warm now since the Tampa RV show is going.

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Hopefully it comes back soon Kellie!! Have a wonderful weekend, yes the weather has been kind to us in Tampa 😊👋🏼

  • @juliebaxter145
    @juliebaxter145 2 года назад +1

    Wait….Whaaat? You can use both the EFS AND the Good Sam card at Love’s!! 💃🏻🎉💃🏻

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +2

      Hey Julie! This was our hiccup and we were unaware. You can still use your EFS at a Pilot/Flying J… however you will not receive the fuel discount. We are going to be talking about this in the near future to clarify 😊👋🏼

  • @kandm2597
    @kandm2597 2 года назад +1

    Totally love the alarm going off when coffee is brewing. It's awesome...and get and electric blanket/mattress pad. Kids! Come on...(gotta mom you two, sheesh)

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Lol love this! You are to awesome 😊😊🙌🏼

  • @ourrvtravel
    @ourrvtravel Год назад +1

    Smoke alarm while cooking…one reason why we cook outside!! :) #vintagecruiserchet

  • @firewilley
    @firewilley 2 года назад +1

    Safe travels, stay warm!

  • @robertnasser9937
    @robertnasser9937 2 года назад

    We love you, that’s why we had solar installed at purchase time and a generator and lithium battery’s.

  • @teressarenslow5992
    @teressarenslow5992 2 года назад +1

    Brand new 5th wheel on it's maiden journey and the smoke alarm went off as I boiled water! (The FIRST time I cooked! Haha!)...Well, that's something that needs to be replaced in a different location soon!
    You guys totally rock! Stay safe and happy!

  • @Barb929
    @Barb929 Год назад

    New to the show, love that you said Turlock because just go east an hr and that’s where my husband and I live.
    Learning so much from you guys! Got our 2nd FW last May, GD Reflection 337! Love it. Just retired in March from being a RN. Before that was a paramedic/flight medic. Love Kyle’s blue sweatshirt!
    Kids out of the house so planning on trips!!

  • @cattroot8496
    @cattroot8496 2 года назад +1

    Every time I hear you say Ney Ney I instantly sing, “watch me whip whip, watch me Ney Ney!” 🎤🎶😆

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      LOL This is so awesome 🤣Thank you for making us smile!!

  • @grandmanaynay2349
    @grandmanaynay2349 2 года назад +1

    I hate when the bed cold and like a rock. I'm Glad you had a safe trip. Love the Hanks!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад +1

      Same here Grandma Nay Nay!! Much love to you ❤️❤️😊

  • @Jason157E
    @Jason157E 2 года назад

    When the smoke alarm went off all three of my dogs went nuts! Good to know they are on the ball, lol!!

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      Oh my goodness!! No doubt Jason 😅Sorry about that! Thank you for watching friend, hope to catch up again soon!

  • @enjoythecampfire
    @enjoythecampfire 2 года назад +1

    I enjoy your channel. Stay safe and warm

    • @HappilyEverHanks
      @HappilyEverHanks  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, same to you if it's been chilly!