We spend Feb. to May in the Orlando area, at Orange Lake Resort. We just went to the Hershey, PA. RV show last week. We currently own a 2020 GD 2670MK and are considering upgrading to the GD Solitude 390RK-R. Of course, that means a new truck too, so it will be a couple more years before we make that jump. It was fun dreaming though. Stay traveling!
Very cool show. We recently attended the oklahoma city show. Stayed in our RV on site with FULL hook-ups. Nothing like waking up at the RV show. We posted a small video. Last weekend we also attended the Tulsa Oklahoma show. It was great! Thanks for taking us along guys.
Thanks so much for joining us on our journey! We LOVE RV shows! Our video from this year's Tampa show will be up in a few weeks. It really is the best waking up at a show and having so much to do and see all day! Safe travels, guys!
Greg H their monsters now😂 I’m kidding, thanks for saying that! They are good girls😃 trying to get a better work flow for the edits. We should be able to catch up to our current timeline over the holidays.
Watching from the beginning and I have to say I've roped my husband in because of the drone footage and the grilling! Stick to your roots. They're amazing! I love watching this and already knowing what you have now and seeing you knowing what you wanted and getting it!
We were at the Tampa show as well, in February and stayed in our Class C at the time. Never purchased anything there as we were actually going to buy used. We had bought the Class C for our trip to Alaska in '16 and sold it right after the Tampa show. We live in Okeechobee!
Heard of you guys from LJ MJ and started from the beginning of your journey. I have a long way to go to catch up to where you guys are now but loving it so far
Watched several of your videos but out of order. Started from the beginning and now I can say I’ve watched them all! Only bad thing now I have to wait for a new one haha.
Love this video if you looking at Rvs. It’s fun looking at them and then you have to decide what one you want. That is the toughest part. But I already know what you have now. I want to see how you came to decide the one you have now. Can’t wait find out. If it is a video I mean. I love following your channel. You great shots and loved how you said a little kid says you in their camper that was cute. Looking forward to s seeing more videos. See you all soon! Safe travels.
Trying to find a decent 5th wheel bunkhouse under 35ft was so difficult for us. Being on the west coast everything we found was a toy hauler and that was not what we wanted. Ended up buying a used 2008 terry 295bhds. 2 bedrooms( with doors!) 1 bath, 2 slides. It suits our family of 4+ our dog perfectly. There is a perfect rig out there for everyone, sometimes it just takes time to find it. I shopped for over a year.
Sara Scott so glad you found one that works for your family! We searched for a year as well and it was worth every minute of research to get exactly what we wanted for our family and for the style of RVing we wanted to do. We are still thrilled with our home! 👍
We'll be watching you guys, we saw you with less junk more journey in Alaska, helped them out of the ditch If I remember right, nice of you guys, good job! Enjoy full timing, we're only part timers...did a 2018 Sept-Oct fifth WH toy hauler 5000 mile 5 week along with 1400 mileS too on the Harley riding - trip from Ohio West in a big circle, loved it! Planning another couple long trips for 2019. Maybe we'll see ya on the road!
Dave Swaisgood thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time with Nathan and Marissa and sweet Hensley! Sounds like you have some amazing trips planned! See you out there!
RV shows, the best place to shop for an RV. Everything under one roof and plenty of a/c. We also loved the Winnebago and was one we really considered buying, we found a Salem with almost the same layout and a much better price so that’s what we went with. We love it!!!
I'm still disappointed I did not have more time at the RV show when It came here to Cali at the beginning of the year. Love the rigs you guys considered.
It was fun following your family around with your choices. We are looking forward to out first show this year. We are already in an 86 Airstream after searching tons and tons of new RV's last sping. Our someday will be up sizing in the later years of life!
AirStream Azza Dream shows are so much fun! We love walking around all the different floor models! We’re going to go again next year😃 glad you enjoyed it!
If I could have any 5th wheel at that show. It would be the open range with the upstairs livingroom. Second would have been the momentum. Both where kept inside at the lazydays spot
Here from @LessJunkMoreJourney! Your drone footage was so beautiful. Excited to see that you’re at the beginning of your RV journey. We’re still in the “someday” phase, so it’s great to see what the starting process is like.
Wait...... Going full-time you don't want a light/lite weight or entry level RV. They can't stand up to the abuse of full-time living. The light/lite versions don't have the insulation. You're typical summer day turns the inside into an oven. When the temps drop, everything freezes up. The furnace and A/C unit have difficulties maintaining a comfortable temperature. In the winter the floors are freezing, water lines burst, and holding tanks become sewage-cicles. The light and entry level RVs are for occasional use only. You use in the summer, winterize, and cover them for the winter. They are not designed for traveling the country. Everything starting with the tires at the bottom to the insulation in the roof is rated for seasonal use only. To save yourself from buyers remorse, find a three to five year old unit designed for full time. Stay away from the light weight units. The only reason it's light weight is because they took out material that last and keep the weather out. Upgrade your tow vehicle so you're max trailer weight doesn't exceed 80% of the tow vehicle's maximum capacity. Otherwise you're going to wear the tow vehicle out. The closer to the max capacity you get, the quicker you wear out the tow rig. Usually starting with the transmission. Brakes are a constant every few months. A vehicle's maximum capacity is not designed as a benchmark for full time towing. Its there when one needs it. I'm at just under 75% with my truck and Pinnacle 5th wheel. This is above my comfort level of 70%. Any heavier and I will need to go HDT. Something I want to avoid. Once you go HDT you'll need to add a Smart car so you've got a run around vehicle. Smart car are not comfy. Even at just 5.9 and a 135#s. My Ram has many upgrades and add-ons to help maintain a smoother ride and tow. Thanks to being under the max capacity and the extras on the truck, I've been able to avoid accidents. If you loose the suddenly loose your trailer brakes, the truck is all you have to stop. As for the girls wanting bigger beds...they'll regret that choice when there is no play or walking room in the bunk. A mid bunk floorplan is the best way to go in order to maintain a complete living and dining room. A mid bunk offers almost the same amount of floor space as a bunk house with a slide and an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens are great in the warmer regions amd during the summer. No need to heat up the trailer further cooking inside. Some mid bunk fifth wheels offer a slide out kitchen just before the entry door. This option can take up a good chunk of the basement storage. However, coming from a trailer to a fifth wheel you'll still enjoy the added storage and dedicated generator compartment for a lot more boondocking. My recommendation is upgrade your rig and purchase a 3 to 5 year old full time RV. Avoid using a 1/2 ton amd buying a new light/lite unit. You'll regret the decision. Especially going full time. Most going full time can't afford a do over. There is no: "Well let's go home. We'll save up enough money to upgrade the truck. Then take a huge loss trading in this lite trailer so we can upgrade to a full-time unit.". Most full-timers don't have a home to return to. It's typically a one shot deal. Sink or swim. Ok. Enough of my lecturing. I'll step down off my high horser and let you two continue your research. Ask other RVers who full-time too. My opinion is just one of a thousand others. I'm excited for you all. Good luck. Cheers!
Cameron Hollis Great advice! We actually have a few video after this, our channel is also behind. This was last year’s RV show, we have been on the road a year at this point in a Grand Design 28bhts TT... it has been working very well for us! Thank you for taking the time to write that all out !
We have a 2017 Grand Design 303rls. We love it. But the 2018 had a few changes that I’d like. We did have a major issue (est.$3000 repair) with the kitchen slide one month after the warranty expired but the company took care of it. Our dealer made it all happen. Can’t say enough good about them both. Oddly enough we are thinking of trading it and my truck for a class c in the 30ft range. It’s just my wife and I and I’m getting a little old to be climbing in and out and under things.
Captain Skippy that’s really good to hear! I hear you on the class Cs. We spent a lot of this time at the Tampa this year dreaming of being smaller. We still have the girls though. We really liked the Fleetwood pulses (B+) or some of the smaller super Cs like the Thore Omni.
The dealer by me here in Southwest Michigan has one of those Winnebago travel trailers instead of the red it's a really nice dark blue color with aluminum wheels
Steve Morelli I think The problem with those darker colors will be severe fading after a few years (unless you stay on top of it) if it’s a 19 I believe the upgraded the axles for a lot more CCC.
I started watching your videos somewhere in season 6 so I thought I'd start from the beginning, since we will be going to our first Tampa RV show in January 2023. We are happy with our current RV but do want to see what's out there, and maybe get some ideas for mods...
First time watching your videos. I found you through LJMJ. It was great that you were able to hook up and caravan from Alaska, back home. I was at the Tampa RV show. It was a little chilly though. My wife and I are hoping to full time RV when we retire in two years. We're looking at a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. Enjoy your travels, take care and be safe. (from Illinois)
John Dolezal so glad you are here! We are impressed with Jayco. They have a really good project. They just didn’t have a layout that worked for us. It was absolutely freezing at the show last year. Hoping this year is a little warmer! 😬
We have the Little sister to the 27bhss, We have the 2455bhs in Red. We are waiting to upgrade to see if they go back to the all light interior, but the two tone cabinets are in all exterior color models of the Minnie Plus now. Not a fan of the two tone cabinets and trim either either.. Fingers crossed. Enjoying your channel!
My Minnie Life oh wow didn’t realize that! They must have been in the middle of changing them all over. We liked the 2455 also you can fit that in more places😃 I hope they go back to the all light as well!
Yep.. it was a mid year change over. I will say love the quality and customer service we have received with Winnebago. ;) Good luck finding your perfect rig!
Hi Family!!!! I know this was months ago but all the ones I've seen from other youtubers only show all BUT class c's!! that's what we're getting, Didn't they have any Class C's? Hugs to Family!!!!
That was a great video 👏 good mix of music and talking and sound was spot on. Did you guys happen to see a Solitude 3740BH? We are debating that and the Reflection 311BH.
Takin’ The Long Road Takin’ The Long Road so sorry for the delay in commenting. We didn't realize some comments had been sent to a Spam section. We saw many Grand Designs and loved the company as well as layouts and finishes. We looked into various models but we knew that with the type of traveling we were hoping to do that it had to be mostly accessible on the road, so we needed one with only one slide. The layout of ours has been absolutely perfect for us during this last year of travel. We hope you find your perfect home as well! 😁
Hey guys. We've been following you on Insta and finally wandered over here to subscribe. Always happy to follow a fellow Navy vet. Fly Navy. Now we'll be trying to catch up. Love your drone footage.
Well Jess I'll say it again no wonder you decided he was a keeper all those years ago !😆 😆 😆 I just went to your Instagram page for the first time. Saw & read your pic where you started out with a U-Haul..So is there a video on THIS smaller in-between RV? Before getting the reflections? Thanks in advance! Happy travels💗
Wow! Season 1 : Episode 1? You Guys had me Spoofed! How do you be so calm in front of the camera on your first episode and get quality results with your imaging and music fades on the audio track? I didn't see anything too far out of white balance. Now you were wearing an NBC Sports jacket. People just don't get that stuff anywhere. Somebody here has got to have some network experience. Congrats on finding your first trailer You guys will have fun. I wish you all the best! Maybe I'll see you in the pit at a game sometime! I do uplinking!
Thank you! No spoofing here, we’re terrible in front of the camera😂 Jess worked for a sports marketing firm in the past, that’s where the jacket came from. Thanks for the compliments, I hope to improve my edits in the future 😃 I do hope to cross paths with you one day!
armandomrgl85 we looked at a few Heartlands at the Tampa show but at the time, they didn’t have a layout that worked for us. Beautiful rigs. There is nothing specific that I could say to watch for regarding that brand as I don’t know enough about them. But it is always good to look online at Heartland owners forums to see how others are liking or possibly disliking their rigs. Hopefully you can find some good information there to help you make your decision. 😃
Hope you have a 3/4 ton truck to tow it with. Most all 1/2 ton trucks do not have enough payload capacity to handle 1,000lb. hitch weights with cargo and passengers in the cab.
👍Nice video. Buying a shiny new rig is so tempting. The shame is that now that I’ve done a ton of research and heard the horror stories, these RV companies need better regulations and requirements for quality standards. The stuff they get away with selling people should be against the law. 😔
The problem as I see it, is that in the US the typical buyer is more interested in price than quality. So if you compare our RVs to the ones available in Europe, ours appear to be junk. Cabinets made of crappy particle board with horrible hardware, etc. Our RV manufacturers are selling as many as they can build right now, so there isn't much incentive for them to bring their quality up. I really wish some of the European companies could sell their units here, as they have some really cool designs, but the price point would make it a very difficult market for them.
Notice that the volume sales go to the lower priced units. If the American consumer were to turn our backs on the cheap built units, the manufacturers would make what is selling. The worst thing would be more regulations. We are drowning in regulations with a large number of them not making any sense. As long as Americans buy cheap and then complain about the quality, this is what we get.
The average RV ownership as of 2016 is just 2.5 years. This is one issue. Another is the RV industry is self regulated. The corporations which own the majority of the brands (Thor, part of Hathaway, owns almost all RV brands), set the standards. NTSB only regulates motor home passenger safety. They all must meet air quality and fire safety requirements. Which are minimal. As far as quality is concerned, they, the manufacturers, decide what quality means. Twice a year they put a little more lip stick on, add some new gadget or appliance, and/or change the color on these old boxes and we eat them up. Most of these RV are designed to last no more than 12 years. Some are built to only last five years. Those are mostly the light/lite models. The goal is for the consumer to not maintain the seals properly. Once the seals fail and leaks go undetected, the unit is totalled. Because insurance doesn't payout on water damaged RVs, they don't have a say in how well they are built. If the RV industry was held accountable for any leaks within the first 10 years, they would have one piece fiberglass roofs on with protected rubber gaskets sealing each cutout on the roof. This is why we must inspect our seals twice a year and replace the seals every couple years (depending on use, location, and if the unit is stored indoors or protected from the elements.). Just becuase an RV is expected to fail after just 5 to 12 years doesn't mean it does. So long as you maintain the RV it will last. The days of delamination are gone. Newer sealants like Dicor are helping our units stay water tight longer. I still have my 30ft travel trailer I purchased in 08. I decided to keep it so I can go camping in the parks. It still looks great because it is protected from the elements. The seals are maintained before I take her out and when I winterize. Anything that loose, stripped out, or damaged is repaired. The interior is kept dry with a dehumidifier hooked upto the drain. All of the exterior vents are covered to prevent bees and rodents from making themselves a new home. So long as it is maintained and kept like new, an RV will last. However, we see them as vehicles. Our vehicles are always water tight. Our homes stay water tight for 15-20 years. Unless they are hit by a hurricane, tornado, or damaged in an earthquake. Well, our RVs are subject to earthquakes and hurricanes traveling down the road. Then we park them for six to ten months uncovered. All the sudden the next summer we go out to pack it up for a trip to find the roof or a widow was leaking all fall, winter, and spring. Or we didn't bother to winterize. Etc.etc.etc.... Cheers!
It's cool that you are looking at the decor.. But knowing what I know.. Look for one w/ a fiberglass or aluminum roof and a Smart Converter.. Then u have something worth thinking about.. I heard that the Grand Designs were selling like hotcakes.. And the reason your not seeing the smaller ones etc. bunkhouses is the Dealers are not showing them because they Can't get the. too much production demand.. In their eyes, why show something u can't sell..
@@FindingOurSomeday Till you actually have a claim.. , you might find that a smaller shop will have a shorter turn around time.. for the repairs warranted.. unless they MAKE you take it back to the co. u bought it from.. Check the policy.. U might be able to get warranty work almost anywhere, lol or nowhere.. I have heard of units sitting on lots untouched for months.. (waiting on parts)...
Captain Sam Wilson it’s a nation wide program. That’s on our todo list actually for the next couple days, get more of the fine details for the warranty. We have to have yearly inspections.
@@FindingOurSomeday lol.. the inspection thing is another out for them.. if you didn't get and pass the inspection ur screwed etc. and how many people who live in a trailer remember to do that.. Make sure you get the extended warranty when you need to or can etc. That is the valuable one.. when your fridge or AC goes out..
Jeff Forbess this might be my favorite comment 😃. Music is the hardest thing to pick for videos (for me), copyright free music takes a long time to sort through. Now that I’m done rambling, what type of music do you think fits us? I’m definitely not a sax man, but I liked the beginning of that track for the intro.
You're wrong in saying that the one at Tampa is the world's largest no Hershey Pennsylvania has the largest RV Show and the largest antique car show in the world
Hey guys, hello from Saint John, NB! You being from Maine means we're practically neighbours! We subscribed after seeing you with Nathan and Marissa in Alaska! Alaska must be an incredible experience! We need to get up there someday! We may have missed something so I have a question about the video: in the opening scenes, you brought an RV to the show. So, you already owned a rig or was it a rental? Anyway, great job with the video...we're looking forward to more! We've been trying to do some youtube videos of our RV travels but you guys are way more comfortable in front of the camera than me 😀 Rob and Sheila
Rob Long hey! Yes, practically neighbors 😃 Alaska and Canada are definitely an adventure! My bad, I didn’t do a good job letting you know what RV we were in. It’s Jess ‘s grandmothers . We didn’t have one of our own at the time. We had filmed that prior to this video. We shot a lot of video , but just needed to pick a spot to start videos so I chose the RV show. Lots more videos coming, I finally broke the ice and started editing. Thank you so much for watching😃 -Corey
@@FindingOurSomeday: sounds awesome! If you ever pass through southern New Brunswick, hit me up on Facebook... facebook.com/rob.long.7739 Maybe we could meet up with you guys for coffee! Maybe you'll convince us to switch from being part-timers to fulltimers 😁
Don't buy one with the new version round shower enclosure, of any RV manufacturer.. (lowest price gets the bid) and that is why all the new Trailers have them...CHEAP..... They fall apart during travel.. I work at a RV center and we get new ones in with broken showers.. more so than any other style.. And check for yourself.. Very flimsy..
Looking forward to more videos. Having seen you on LJMJ, we know which one you chose. The kiddo's and my dream RV too... looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!
Lake Lili 😃thank you , and yes I figured the majority of people would already know what we got. We struggled with where to start the videos, we had filmed the whole moving process as well, but ultimately decided to start on picking the rv. I thought it might be helpful to someone in the beginning stages. The next video is really boring 🙈 stick with us though , things get more interesting , look for the next video tomorrow 😃
Gabe Mundo thanks for watching and commenting! Sounds like you had a bad experience. Sara up above was actually asking about Heartlands. I’m sure she would appreciate hearing about your experience!
We spend Feb. to May in the Orlando area, at Orange Lake Resort. We just went to the Hershey, PA. RV show last week. We currently own a 2020 GD 2670MK and are considering upgrading to the GD Solitude 390RK-R. Of course, that means a new truck too, so it will be a couple more years before we make that jump. It was fun dreaming though. Stay traveling!
Very cool show. We recently attended the oklahoma city show. Stayed in our RV on site with FULL hook-ups. Nothing like waking up at the RV show. We posted a small video. Last weekend we also attended the Tulsa Oklahoma show. It was great! Thanks for taking us along guys.
Thanks so much for joining us on our journey! We LOVE RV shows! Our video from this year's Tampa show will be up in a few weeks. It really is the best waking up at a show and having so much to do and see all day! Safe travels, guys!
I know this is old but your kids were so well behaved and thank you for sharing. Good luck, be safe and happy travels
Greg H their monsters now😂 I’m kidding, thanks for saying that! They are good girls😃 trying to get a better work flow for the edits. We should be able to catch up to our current timeline over the holidays.
Watching from the beginning and I have to say I've roped my husband in because of the drone footage and the grilling! Stick to your roots. They're amazing!
I love watching this and already knowing what you have now and seeing you knowing what you wanted and getting it!
The beginning episodes are a little rough🙈
@@FindingOurSomeday haha no I love them. Gives me hope for us. Someday 😉
We were at the Tampa show as well, in February and stayed in our Class C at the time. Never purchased anything there as we were actually going to buy used. We had bought the Class C for our trip to Alaska in '16 and sold it right after the Tampa show. We live in Okeechobee!
Joe Allen I’m sure we walked right past you at some point😃 class C is definitely a good choice for Alaska!
Heard of you guys from LJ MJ and started from the beginning of your journey. I have a long way to go to catch up to where you guys are now but loving it so far
Glad you found us😊 The early videos are definitely rough 🫣
Well done, Corey. Nice, fun, informative video. Good snippets of humor too. So good to see your faces and hear your voices! -Lara
DDLM Whitt thanks, Whitt’s! So glad we can share our adventures with you in this way! 😃- J
Watched several of your videos but out of order. Started from the beginning and now I can say I’ve watched them all! Only bad thing now I have to wait for a new one haha.
Love this video if you looking at Rvs. It’s fun looking at them and then you have to decide what one you want. That is the toughest part. But I already know what you have now. I want to see how you came to decide the one you have now. Can’t wait find out. If it is a video I mean. I love following your channel. You great shots and loved how you said a little kid says you in their camper that was cute. Looking forward to s seeing more videos. See you all soon! Safe travels.
Trying to find a decent 5th wheel bunkhouse under 35ft was so difficult for us. Being on the west coast everything we found was a toy hauler and that was not what we wanted. Ended up buying a used 2008 terry 295bhds. 2 bedrooms( with doors!) 1 bath, 2 slides. It suits our family of 4+ our dog perfectly. There is a perfect rig out there for everyone, sometimes it just takes time to find it. I shopped for over a year.
Sara Scott so glad you found one that works for your family! We searched for a year as well and it was worth every minute of research to get exactly what we wanted for our family and for the style of RVing we wanted to do. We are still thrilled with our home! 👍
We'll be watching you guys, we saw you with less junk more journey in Alaska, helped them out of the ditch If I remember right, nice of you guys, good job! Enjoy full timing, we're only part timers...did a 2018 Sept-Oct fifth WH toy hauler 5000 mile 5 week along with 1400 mileS too on the Harley riding - trip from Ohio West in a big circle, loved it! Planning another couple long trips for 2019. Maybe we'll see ya on the road!
Dave Swaisgood thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time with Nathan and Marissa and sweet Hensley! Sounds like you have some amazing trips planned! See you out there!
Great video - I enjoyed seeing your finds. Looking forward to seeing more ✨🚐😎
Andrée Marie thank you for watching and you comment! RV's shows are such a great way to see what is available all in one place. 😁
RV shows, the best place to shop for an RV. Everything under one roof and plenty of a/c. We also loved the Winnebago and was one we really considered buying, we found a Salem with almost the same layout and a much better price so that’s what we went with. We love it!!!
Jennifer Martinez the Winnebago was definitely a bit more pricey then some! Glad you guys found one your happy with! Thanks for watching😃
I’m starting your channel from the beginning. Y’all seem like a nice family to follow like KYD.
Great footage, I'm in the someday phase and can't wait to watch your Journey! Safe travels!
Jason Cottingham such a great phase in the journey! Thanks so much for watching!
I'm still disappointed I did not have more time at the RV show when It came here to Cali at the beginning of the year. Love the rigs you guys considered.
Well done! Looking forward to some video from AK and @LessJunkMoreJourney! So cool that you guys are able to travel together right now.
Larry Boy96 it’s been a blast traveling together. We will be doing a series from Maine to Alaska 😃
Nice tour guys. "Smart not lazy" I like your style. Lol. We love our Grand Design!
Haha, thanks man, they make a good product! Thanks for taking the time to watch! Still trying to work out an editing style...
It was fun following your family around with your choices. We are looking forward to out first show this year. We are already in an 86 Airstream after searching tons and tons of new RV's last sping. Our someday will be up sizing in the later years of life!
AirStream Azza Dream shows are so much fun! We love walking around all the different floor models! We’re going to go again next year😃 glad you enjoyed it!
If I could have any 5th wheel at that show. It would be the open range with the upstairs livingroom. Second would have been the momentum. Both where kept inside at the lazydays spot
Tony Hightower we really liked those as well! So comfortable! Definitely a house on wheels!
Fun video, love seeing all the different RV models, I could spend days looking 😊
klbarton81 thank you! Yes we love it to! We will probably go again next year😃
Here from @LessJunkMoreJourney! Your drone footage was so beautiful. Excited to see that you’re at the beginning of your RV journey. We’re still in the “someday” phase, so it’s great to see what the starting process is like.
Three Little Trees thank you! The start is an adventure for sure! Excited for you guys😃
Wait...... Going full-time you don't want a light/lite weight or entry level RV. They can't stand up to the abuse of full-time living. The light/lite versions don't have the insulation. You're typical summer day turns the inside into an oven. When the temps drop, everything freezes up. The furnace and A/C unit have difficulties maintaining a comfortable temperature. In the winter the floors are freezing, water lines burst, and holding tanks become sewage-cicles. The light and entry level RVs are for occasional use only. You use in the summer, winterize, and cover them for the winter. They are not designed for traveling the country. Everything starting with the tires at the bottom to the insulation in the roof is rated for seasonal use only.
To save yourself from buyers remorse, find a three to five year old unit designed for full time. Stay away from the light weight units. The only reason it's light weight is because they took out material that last and keep the weather out. Upgrade your tow vehicle so you're max trailer weight doesn't exceed 80% of the tow vehicle's maximum capacity. Otherwise you're going to wear the tow vehicle out. The closer to the max capacity you get, the quicker you wear out the tow rig. Usually starting with the transmission. Brakes are a constant every few months. A vehicle's maximum capacity is not designed as a benchmark for full time towing. Its there when one needs it. I'm at just under 75% with my truck and Pinnacle 5th wheel. This is above my comfort level of 70%. Any heavier and I will need to go HDT. Something I want to avoid. Once you go HDT you'll need to add a Smart car so you've got a run around vehicle. Smart car are not comfy. Even at just 5.9 and a 135#s. My Ram has many upgrades and add-ons to help maintain a smoother ride and tow. Thanks to being under the max capacity and the extras on the truck, I've been able to avoid accidents. If you loose the suddenly loose your trailer brakes, the truck is all you have to stop.
As for the girls wanting bigger beds...they'll regret that choice when there is no play or walking room in the bunk. A mid bunk floorplan is the best way to go in order to maintain a complete living and dining room. A mid bunk offers almost the same amount of floor space as a bunk house with a slide and an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens are great in the warmer regions amd during the summer. No need to heat up the trailer further cooking inside. Some mid bunk fifth wheels offer a slide out kitchen just before the entry door. This option can take up a good chunk of the basement storage. However, coming from a trailer to a fifth wheel you'll still enjoy the added storage and dedicated generator compartment for a lot more boondocking.
My recommendation is upgrade your rig and purchase a 3 to 5 year old full time RV. Avoid using a 1/2 ton amd buying a new light/lite unit. You'll regret the decision. Especially going full time. Most going full time can't afford a do over. There is no: "Well let's go home. We'll save up enough money to upgrade the truck. Then take a huge loss trading in this lite trailer so we can upgrade to a full-time unit.". Most full-timers don't have a home to return to. It's typically a one shot deal. Sink or swim.
Ok. Enough of my lecturing. I'll step down off my high horser and let you two continue your research. Ask other RVers who full-time too. My opinion is just one of a thousand others.
I'm excited for you all. Good luck.
Cheers!
Cameron Hollis Great advice! We actually have a few video after this, our channel is also behind. This was last year’s RV show, we have been on the road a year at this point in a Grand Design 28bhts TT... it has been working very well for us! Thank you for taking the time to write that all out !
It's a daunting task...
I’m so excited for this video!!!!!! I need more. More!!!!!
Kimberly Neal more coming I finally broke the ice and started editing 😳
We have a 2017 Grand Design 303rls. We love it. But the 2018 had a few changes that I’d like. We did have a major issue (est.$3000 repair) with the kitchen slide one month after the warranty expired but the company took care of it. Our dealer made it all happen. Can’t say enough good about them both. Oddly enough we are thinking of trading it and my truck for a class c in the 30ft range. It’s just my wife and I and I’m getting a little old to be climbing in and out and under things.
Captain Skippy that’s really good to hear! I hear you on the class Cs. We spent a lot of this time at the Tampa this year dreaming of being smaller. We still have the girls though. We really liked the Fleetwood pulses (B+) or some of the smaller super Cs like the Thore Omni.
I wondered if you guys had a channel after watching your girls with Hensley. Very happy to follow your nice family. Great travels from ohio
Brenda Stern so glad you found us! Lot moves videos coming including Alaska with Nathan and Marissa! Thanks for joining!
The dealer by me here in Southwest Michigan has one of those Winnebago travel trailers instead of the red it's a really nice dark blue color with aluminum wheels
Steve Morelli I think The problem with those darker colors will be severe fading after a few years (unless you stay on top of it) if it’s a 19 I believe the upgraded the axles for a lot more CCC.
Finding Our Someday yeah I just found your video on your grand design you bought looks like a nice rig
Steve Morelli it’s been really good for us so far! We’ve been in it about 11 months
I started watching your videos somewhere in season 6 so I thought I'd start from the beginning, since we will be going to our first Tampa RV show in January 2023. We are happy with our current RV but do want to see what's out there, and maybe get some ideas for mods...
First time watching your videos. I found you through LJMJ. It was great that you were able to hook up and caravan from Alaska, back home. I was at the Tampa RV show. It was a little chilly though. My wife and I are hoping to full time RV when we retire in two years. We're looking at a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. Enjoy your travels, take care and be safe. (from Illinois)
John Dolezal so glad you are here! We are impressed with Jayco. They have a really good project. They just didn’t have a layout that worked for us. It was absolutely freezing at the show last year. Hoping this year is a little warmer! 😬
Great video. Nice to see the process.
Thank you Jim!
We have the Little sister to the 27bhss, We have the 2455bhs in Red. We are waiting to upgrade to see if they go back to the all light interior, but the two tone cabinets are in all exterior color models of the Minnie Plus now. Not a fan of the two tone cabinets and trim either either.. Fingers crossed. Enjoying your channel!
My Minnie Life oh wow didn’t realize that! They must have been in the middle of changing them all over. We liked the 2455 also you can fit that in more places😃 I hope they go back to the all light as well!
Yep.. it was a mid year change over. I will say love the quality and customer service we have received with Winnebago. ;) Good luck finding your perfect rig!
My Minnie Life thank you! Stay tuned to our next episode to see which one we chose!
Nice video. It was nice visiting with you at the tire shop in Anchorage. We got back home to Florida yesterday☺
Great talking with you as well Steve! Glad you made it back safe!
Great review as a fellow traveler joining your channel today
Just Let Me Travel we so appreciate it! Thank you for joining!🙏
Looking forward to your channel.
Doug Weatherup so glad you are joining us! We have lots more videos coming! Stay tuned!
Hi Family!!!! I know this was months ago but all the ones I've seen from other youtubers only show all BUT class c's!! that's what we're getting, Didn't they have any Class C's? Hugs to Family!!!!
Regena Groen we actually shot many Super C's at this year's RV show this year! That video will be out soon!
watching from the beginning. i hope at some point we hear why you guys decided to go full time..love the back stories
We do share more later, these earlier videos are even more rough then the current ones . Beware 😂
"I definitely scared that lady" LOL!!!!!
Gb Neal haha 😆
That was a great video 👏 good mix of music and talking and sound was spot on. Did you guys happen to see a Solitude 3740BH? We are debating that and the Reflection 311BH.
Takin’ The Long Road Takin’ The Long Road so sorry for the delay in commenting. We didn't realize some comments had been sent to a Spam section. We saw many Grand Designs and loved the company as well as layouts and finishes. We looked into various models but we knew that with the type of traveling we were hoping to do that it had to be mostly accessible on the road, so we needed one with only one slide. The layout of ours has been absolutely perfect for us during this last year of travel. We hope you find your perfect home as well! 😁
Hey guys. We've been following you on Insta and finally wandered over here to subscribe. Always happy to follow a fellow Navy vet. Fly Navy. Now we'll be trying to catch up. Love your drone footage.
I always enjoy flea markets like this where people dress things up for sale that would otherwise just get thrown away.
Reflected Miles hahaha, best comment 😂👍
Happy New Year!
Coming over from Less Junk More Journey and KYD😃❤️ new sub
QBI Faith we’re so glad to have you here! Thank you so much for joining🙏😊
Fun times ⭕️❤️
I do love the Grand Design Brand!
Q-Team Member#1130405 we have been very happy with it so far!
Well Jess I'll say it again no wonder you decided he was a keeper all those years ago !😆 😆 😆 I just went to your Instagram page for the first time. Saw & read your pic where you started out with a U-Haul..So is there a video on THIS smaller in-between RV? Before getting the reflections? Thanks in advance! Happy travels💗
Wow! Season 1 : Episode 1? You Guys had me Spoofed!
How do you be so calm in front of the camera on your first episode and get quality results with your imaging and music fades on the audio track? I didn't see anything too far out of white balance. Now you were wearing an NBC Sports jacket. People just don't get that stuff anywhere. Somebody here has got to have some network experience.
Congrats on finding your first trailer You guys will have fun. I wish you all the best! Maybe I'll see you in the pit at a game sometime! I do uplinking!
Thank you! No spoofing here, we’re terrible in front of the camera😂 Jess worked for a sports marketing firm in the past, that’s where the jacket came from. Thanks for the compliments, I hope to improve my edits in the future 😃 I do hope to cross paths with you one day!
Did you guys see any heartland north trail or wilderness travel trailers? What do you think about heartland anything to watch for?
armandomrgl85 we looked at a few Heartlands at the Tampa show but at the time, they didn’t have a layout that worked for us. Beautiful rigs. There is nothing specific that I could say to watch for regarding that brand as I don’t know enough about them. But it is always good to look online at Heartland owners forums to see how others are liking or possibly disliking their rigs. Hopefully you can find some good information there to help you make your decision. 😃
@@FindingOurSomeday yes I will do that thanks for replying
I moved to Tampa in 2021!
I think that the Hershey show is the largest RV show in the country But I maybe wrong
Joe Croteau I think they are similar in size, who knows😃🤷♂️
someone has been attending the Nathan Moss school of editing.👍
He does a great job😃
don't know Nathan, but anyone that "tries" is a WINNER, FINISHER, DONER, soooooooo there's that!
Bucket List Retreats best comment😃
Here from @liveorganic great into to the lifestyle! How to see you on the road
Audrey Reynolds it’s fun for sure, keep an eye out for us😃
Freezing???? LOL I'll take that FREEZING anyday! curently like 7 degree's here in Iowa.
rapierce99 haha, Sorry . We got spoiled 😂
Which model is the one with the large couch? The one that you like?
“Lily, get in there!” Lol
DDLM Whitt classic Corey!
Cool video man
Official MUTmasterGOAT Clips appreciate the comment! Thank you 🙏
Loved seeing you guys with Nathan and Marissa 😊 . So have you made a choice on an RV yet?
Heather Yohe we did, we have a Grand design 285bhts 😃
Heather Yohe we did, we have a Grand design 285bhts 😃
Hope you have a 3/4 ton truck to tow it with. Most all 1/2 ton trucks do not have enough payload capacity to handle 1,000lb. hitch weights with cargo and passengers in the cab.
Big Truck Little RV yes have a 3/4 ton diesel.
👍Nice video. Buying a shiny new rig is so tempting. The shame is that now that I’ve done a ton of research and heard the horror stories, these RV companies need better regulations and requirements for quality standards. The stuff they get away with selling people should be against the law. 😔
LovingAtlanta you’re right about that! You definitely get what you pay for in this industry!
The problem as I see it, is that in the US the typical buyer is more interested in price than quality. So if you compare our RVs to the ones available in Europe, ours appear to be junk. Cabinets made of crappy particle board with horrible hardware, etc. Our RV manufacturers are selling as many as they can build right now, so there isn't much incentive for them to bring their quality up.
I really wish some of the European companies could sell their units here, as they have some really cool designs, but the price point would make it a very difficult market for them.
Daniel Locke yeah , I’ve watched a few videos of “caravans” they seem much better built! Really innovative also!
Notice that the volume sales go to the lower priced units. If the American consumer were to turn our backs on the cheap built units, the manufacturers would make what is selling. The worst thing would be more regulations. We are drowning in regulations with a large number of them not making any sense. As long as Americans buy cheap and then complain about the quality, this is what we get.
The average RV ownership as of 2016 is just 2.5 years. This is one issue.
Another is the RV industry is self regulated. The corporations which own the majority of the brands (Thor, part of Hathaway, owns almost all RV brands), set the standards. NTSB only regulates motor home passenger safety. They all must meet air quality and fire safety requirements. Which are minimal. As far as quality is concerned, they, the manufacturers, decide what quality means. Twice a year they put a little more lip stick on, add some new gadget or appliance, and/or change the color on these old boxes and we eat them up. Most of these RV are designed to last no more than 12 years. Some are built to only last five years. Those are mostly the light/lite models. The goal is for the consumer to not maintain the seals properly. Once the seals fail and leaks go undetected, the unit is totalled. Because insurance doesn't payout on water damaged RVs, they don't have a say in how well they are built. If the RV industry was held accountable for any leaks within the first 10 years, they would have one piece fiberglass roofs on with protected rubber gaskets sealing each cutout on the roof. This is why we must inspect our seals twice a year and replace the seals every couple years (depending on use, location, and if the unit is stored indoors or protected from the elements.).
Just becuase an RV is expected to fail after just 5 to 12 years doesn't mean it does. So long as you maintain the RV it will last. The days of delamination are gone. Newer sealants like Dicor are helping our units stay water tight longer. I still have my 30ft travel trailer I purchased in 08. I decided to keep it so I can go camping in the parks. It still looks great because it is protected from the elements. The seals are maintained before I take her out and when I winterize. Anything that loose, stripped out, or damaged is repaired. The interior is kept dry with a dehumidifier hooked upto the drain. All of the exterior vents are covered to prevent bees and rodents from making themselves a new home. So long as it is maintained and kept like new, an RV will last. However, we see them as vehicles. Our vehicles are always water tight. Our homes stay water tight for 15-20 years. Unless they are hit by a hurricane, tornado, or damaged in an earthquake. Well, our RVs are subject to earthquakes and hurricanes traveling down the road. Then we park them for six to ten months uncovered. All the sudden the next summer we go out to pack it up for a trip to find the roof or a widow was leaking all fall, winter, and spring. Or we didn't bother to winterize. Etc.etc.etc....
Cheers!
It's cool that you are looking at the decor.. But knowing what I know.. Look for one w/ a fiberglass or aluminum roof and a Smart Converter.. Then u have something worth thinking about.. I heard that the Grand Designs were selling like hotcakes.. And the reason your not seeing the smaller ones etc. bunkhouses is the Dealers are not showing them because they Can't get the. too much production demand.. In their eyes, why show something u can't sell..
Captain Sam Wilson the Grand Design has been good. It came with a lifetime warranty, so we “should” be good
@@FindingOurSomeday Till you actually have a claim.. , you might find that a smaller shop will have a shorter turn around time.. for the repairs warranted.. unless they MAKE you take it back to the co. u bought it from.. Check the policy.. U might be able to get warranty work almost anywhere, lol or nowhere.. I have heard of units sitting on lots untouched for months.. (waiting on parts)...
Captain Sam Wilson it’s a nation wide program. That’s on our todo list actually for the next couple days, get more of the fine details for the warranty. We have to have yearly inspections.
@@FindingOurSomeday lol.. the inspection thing is another out for them.. if you didn't get and pass the inspection ur screwed etc. and how many people who live in a trailer remember to do that.. Make sure you get the extended warranty when you need to or can etc. That is the valuable one.. when your fridge or AC goes out..
I'm confused by the music. It doesn't fit my mental pic of y'all.
Jeff Forbess this might be my favorite comment 😃. Music is the hardest thing to pick for videos (for me), copyright free music takes a long time to sort through. Now that I’m done rambling, what type of music do you think fits us? I’m definitely not a sax man, but I liked the beginning of that track for the intro.
I LOVE THE MUSIC, PLEASE tell me the name of that song, I soooo need it, it's got me hooked liked crazy, you guys are awesome😊
Darrell, glad you like it! The link to the song name is in the video description above! 👍
You're wrong in saying that the one at Tampa is the world's largest no Hershey Pennsylvania has the largest RV Show and the largest antique car show in the world
Hey guys, hello from Saint John, NB! You being from Maine means we're practically neighbours!
We subscribed after seeing you with Nathan and Marissa in Alaska! Alaska must be an incredible experience! We need to get up there someday!
We may have missed something so I have a question about the video: in the opening scenes, you brought an RV to the show. So, you already owned a rig or was it a rental?
Anyway, great job with the video...we're looking forward to more! We've been trying to do some youtube videos of our RV travels but you guys are way more comfortable in front of the camera than me 😀
Rob and Sheila
Rob Long hey! Yes, practically neighbors 😃 Alaska and Canada are definitely an adventure! My bad, I didn’t do a good job letting you know what RV we were in. It’s Jess ‘s grandmothers . We didn’t have one of our own at the time. We had filmed that prior to this video. We shot a lot of video , but just needed to pick a spot to start videos so I chose the RV show. Lots more videos coming, I finally broke the ice and started editing. Thank you so much for watching😃 -Corey
@@FindingOurSomeday: sounds awesome!
If you ever pass through southern New Brunswick, hit me up on Facebook...
facebook.com/rob.long.7739
Maybe we could meet up with you guys for coffee! Maybe you'll convince us to switch from being part-timers to fulltimers 😁
Sounds good to us😃
Don't buy one with the new version round shower enclosure, of any RV manufacturer.. (lowest price gets the bid) and that is why all the new Trailers have them...CHEAP..... They fall apart during travel.. I work at a RV center and we get new ones in with broken showers.. more so than any other style.. And check for yourself.. Very flimsy..
Captain Sam Wilson makes sense, we have the 3 pane glass sliding shower. Works good and hasn’t been a problem. Sort of a pain to clean , that’s it.
Looking forward to more videos. Having seen you on LJMJ, we know which one you chose. The kiddo's and my dream RV too... looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!
Lake Lili 😃thank you , and yes I figured the majority of people would already know what we got. We struggled with where to start the videos, we had filmed the whole moving process as well, but ultimately decided to start on picking the rv. I thought it might be helpful to someone in the beginning stages. The next video is really boring 🙈 stick with us though , things get more interesting , look for the next video tomorrow 😃
Look forward to watching it!
Call the police somebody stole your hair..😲😲
Steve Morelli I already filed a report, they said they would “look into it” I don’t think they are taking it seriously 🙄
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Thats cute he thinks 65-50ﾟ is freezing why don't you come out West where freezing is 0ﾟ
GOOD VID! DO NOT BUY HEARTLAND RVS PRODUCTS!
Gabe Mundo thanks for watching and commenting! Sounds like you had a bad experience. Sara up above was actually asking about Heartlands. I’m sure she would appreciate hearing about your experience!
Don't buy new! Or give me $50K and then I'll find you a great RV for half! X&Os, Kelly
Bucket List Retreats I wish I had the time to renovate one... paid 30🤷♂️
@@FindingOurSomeday now we're talking! Living in AZ I see SOOOOO many great deals.
**WHY IS THAT DAMN 'MUSIC?' SO LOUD!** (I can't stand it...screw this!)
Gerry Nightingale sorry dude, I’m new to editing, take care .