Realistic Day Living In Our Winnebago RV - Are We Adjusting To This New Camper As Trailer Newbies?

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @chuckbrewington6817
    @chuckbrewington6817 2 месяца назад +6

    Its nice to see a charming young couple enjoy themselves with all the beauty nature provides. Barkley is just part of the family. Enjoy you two.

  • @alohatvn
    @alohatvn 2 месяца назад +3

    Amazing scenery at the campground 😊😊😊😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤.

  • @karl39100
    @karl39100 2 месяца назад +6

    Awesome scenery and great content as always guys:)

  • @georgekn3mp
    @georgekn3mp 2 месяца назад +5

    This looks like the area in and around the Lake of the Clouds west of Ontonagon, specIfically it really looks like the Black River and Presque Isle River area with those waterfalls and elevation. It's so pretty in the most western part of the U.P. but sorry you really barely missed the fall colors starting to pop up there. The fall colors all around the U.P. are so beautiful.

  • @ritasmoot1823
    @ritasmoot1823 2 месяца назад +4

    I can’t thank you enough for taking me to places I can’t physically go myself. Thank you for the hikes and sharing Barkley with us. The sunsets were stunning as well as the great water views. Thank you for another great video. Loved this one. Well, I haven’t watched a video of your’s that I didn’t like! Take care and safe travels! Your virtual friend from Missouri!

  • @mikedvorak7
    @mikedvorak7 2 месяца назад +3

    Love your travels. It would be nice if you would talk more about where you are traveling to. I'm from Michigan and believe it is one of the greatest states for traveling & camping. Safe travels and will continue to follow along with both of you! Best Wishes!

  • @Allkindaoutside
    @Allkindaoutside Месяц назад

    It’s really cool to watch y’all learn. Appreciate you being willing to be vulnerable because we all have a lot to learn no matter how much we think we know.

  • @freedomontheloose
    @freedomontheloose Месяц назад

    Really enjoy your travels! Great job, thanks for sharing!

  • @MikeHauer-h4z
    @MikeHauer-h4z 2 месяца назад +4

    When you exchange your propane tanks you are typically only getting 15 pounds of gas, having them filled is the way to go

  • @James_71
    @James_71 2 месяца назад +3

    Skipping rocks is so peaceful. And you can also get in some squats on your hike. LOL 😆 Great video

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      I prefer skipping jump rope since those skipping rocks hurts my legs and foot every time I tried to jump out of the rocks way and skipping rocks is Soo heavy on my arms and swinging above my head hurts as well.

  • @68Mustang390
    @68Mustang390 2 месяца назад +3

    Kinda funny, my wife and I were just in Copper Harbor about 3 weeks ago. Haven’t been there in about 40 years. We live in lower Michigan and have a 20 ft travel trailer. I installed solar and more batteries and we boon dock about 50 % of the time. Having solar and a inverter , it’s just like being in a campgrounds , but way cheeper. We stayed in a Baraga for two nights and traveled the area . Then went to Marquette and on to Bay Mills casino. So it was a lot of fun to watch your video. The trailer we have , the other owner had upgraded to 2 30# propane tanks. I would advise doing that. Plus when you need propane, a lot of smaller towns do sell propane . I get mine filled at our local hardware. $9.80 for a 20# tank and I think mine were like $14.00 each. Plus you don’t fill them as often.
    Really enjoy your videos , and love your new cabin. I’ve been watching now for about 6 months. Keep up the good work, and be safe out there. 😁

  • @KyleThoran
    @KyleThoran 2 месяца назад +1

    If you have cell service, a phone call works better than two way radio, at least for the driver.
    Also using words that are not relative, which as driver and passenger instead of left and right will remove confusion. My wife and I agree that we are referencing the tail end of the camper and she tells me more driver or more passenger and I know she means to direct the tail of the trailer that way. Also go straight can be relative too so be clear if you mean “keep the trailer going the way it is” or strainer the truck wheels.
    Once you speak the same language, so to speak, it all becomes way easier.

  • @Jblodge
    @Jblodge 2 месяца назад +1

    I have been told in the past when refilling propane tanks when they charge by the pound you're actually getting more if you swap them out they can't fill them as much because of shipping regulations. So when you have them refilled they go by the pound you actually get more in your tanks.

  • @davesayers5809
    @davesayers5809 2 месяца назад +1

    Outstanding as usual you two and way to go with making up a checklist!!! Same thing me and my wife did was I did all outside and did the inside of camper. Stay safe out there and God Bless America!🇺🇸💪🇺🇸

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved the waterfalls! Thanks for bringing us along. Love your new home! Jane in SC❤🙏

  • @anthonylapira2532
    @anthonylapira2532 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the burkley footage. I really like your puppy. Enjoy your travels. You get my like for sure.

  • @dianapierce-qu5eu
    @dianapierce-qu5eu 2 месяца назад +1

    Had a wonderful time watching you guys. The restaurant at the end was perfect. Beautiful view of the lake. Thank you.❤

  • @ShawnPatterson402
    @ShawnPatterson402 24 дня назад

    Nice set up for sure with that trailer. Yes the truck might be slightly overkill, but hey it is a darn nice truck. Walkie talkies are super useful when backing up. We keep a couple with us all the time. I also have a couple of small orange cones in the truck. When we get out to inspect the campsite we are backing into I often toss them down at the back of the site to give me a point of reference. If I can keep one or the other in site in one of my mirrors then I reconfirm that I am on my desired line. In the mirror tree branches all look the same..... Also for the darn flies we use a thermacell. When we got it I was not expecting much, but they seem to do a great job and we do a lot of camping in "fly and mosquito country". continued safe travels....

  • @lynnm5812
    @lynnm5812 2 месяца назад +1

    Pup needs a bed for outside ❤❤❤ love watching you guys ! 😊

  • @gfody7593
    @gfody7593 2 месяца назад +2

    I know this won’t catch you but Muldoon’s in Munising has the best pasties around (with gravy please lol) Love your adventure. I’m living vicariously through your trailer adventure. I’ve also heard of Fitzgerald’s too, good reports. Love that area! My Aunt was born and raised there and we have so many fond memories of traveling to Fort Wilkins.

  • @genesiesky3756
    @genesiesky3756 2 месяца назад +1

    Looking forward to seeing Copper Harbor again. It's been years for me. A good campground is also within walking distance to the fort.

  • @briansensenig4222
    @briansensenig4222 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi love your videos, one suggestion I would give is fold your mirrors in when unhooked. It will be easier to park and won’t feel as wide

  • @mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866
    @mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866 2 месяца назад

    Man, I need to learn your trick! How to snap my fingers and have groceries put away just like that!!! 😝
    Yet another great “day in the life of..” video! 😊

    • @LivingLargeCamping
      @LivingLargeCamping  2 месяца назад +1

      It sure is a nice trick for the large grocery hauls! Lol

  • @yooperdog
    @yooperdog 2 месяца назад

    Brockway Mountain is probably happening right now. We've stayed at the Fitz and have eaten there many times also. That area is a Great Fall destination. 🍂🍁

  • @BrianSmith-ql5nj
    @BrianSmith-ql5nj 2 месяца назад +2

    Use your cell phones on speaker instead of walkie talkies. Easy vid enjoyed your format. Beautiful couple i hope all is the same off camera as on. Both of you are blessed to afford and be able to enjoy that lifestyle with each other.❤

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      No cellphone service no signal it doesn't work I tried two times and it shutdown. I love to use cellphone and camera back and forth better than regular cheap walkie talkies even kids walkies a lot cheaper only goes as far as 100 feet away from trailer to truck campgrounds entrance way and no shut off and using regular walkie talkies required no cellphone service no signal no monthly payments plans .

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      Cellphone camera can record and be on live viewing the backup trailer and jacking up and leveling truck and trailer wheels up or down without saying a word even by yourself having 2 cellphone cameras on live-mode can be on tripod looking at whatever you want to see from the driver's side by yourself alone.
      I wished walkie talkies had a baby monitor to seeing what is going on if there's no cellphone service no signal.

  • @redgree1645
    @redgree1645 2 месяца назад

    I just discovered your channel and one thing that’s really nice about you is that you’re not yelling, thank you.

  • @clintcartee9620
    @clintcartee9620 2 месяца назад

    Flush black is awesome. With full hookups I do it when we are packing up.

  • @clintcartee9620
    @clintcartee9620 2 месяца назад +2

    Keep the truck!

  • @sylviapurdy6561
    @sylviapurdy6561 2 месяца назад

    Welcome to the U.P! Born and raised here. We are just south of Marquette. Perfect timing for your because Hwy 13 is a great route to see the fall colors. Tahquamenom Falls also is a MUST for you to see! Enjoy!

  • @patrickjohnson1629
    @patrickjohnson1629 2 месяца назад +1

    Walkie Talkies are the best thing to use when backing in.
    That way if there's no cell service

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      Portable baby monitor might work by yourself

  • @RVSouthAmerica
    @RVSouthAmerica Месяц назад

    beautiful images

  • @pamelaturick5900
    @pamelaturick5900 2 месяца назад

    When we’re backing up, we have found that we use our phones and not walkie-talkies just because we already have them and so that saves us some money but walkie-talkies are handy to have specially whenever you have no cell reception just a little bit of advice. I think my husband and I have argued more when we’re backing up to camper then we have the entire time that we’ve been married. It can be quite stressful.

  • @clintcartee9620
    @clintcartee9620 2 месяца назад +1

    You are using Legos! Awesome. Second. Your trailer is set up for a weight distribution hitch (anti sway) it makes the world of difference. I tow a 30FT trailer and when the Semis pass you it helps out a lot. For propane fills I go to hardware store with propane and never exchange. Last time it was 26 bucks because only one needed propane. I don't want to give the companies free gas in the exchange system.

  • @JamesBairdJr
    @JamesBairdJr 2 месяца назад

    Our daughter graduated from Michigan Tech in Houghton. That area of the UP is beautiful. We camped there for a week for her graduation in McLain State park in Hancock (across the lift bridge from Hougthon), and had a beautiful view of Lake Superior. You should visit sometime in the winter, they can get upwards of 300 inches of snow, and it stays around until May. The Michigan Tech campus has snowmobile parking.

  • @meandtee_travels
    @meandtee_travels 2 месяца назад +1

    Fitzgeralds is great. Hope you toured the Fort while you were up that way.

  • @caroll584
    @caroll584 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome Lake Superior views!! We are Michiganders as well. It would be great if you would say what campground you are at the beginning of the video. Glad you are enjoying your trailer!!

  • @tinakelley7018
    @tinakelley7018 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for all your traveling you do to show us awesome beauty!

  • @kathytaylor9661
    @kathytaylor9661 2 месяца назад

    Love watching your videos. I've lived in Michigan my whole life and love exploring the state, especially the U.P. My husband and I were just in the Western UP mid September and did the same trail you hiked. It was great seeing the two of you stop and enjoy some of the same waterfalls we saw too.

  • @BestDogAdventures
    @BestDogAdventures 2 месяца назад

    The Heng's Vortex II fan is an upgrade that doesn't require you to disturb the roof at all.

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing. Great content as usual.

  • @davidwelty9763
    @davidwelty9763 2 месяца назад

    Just discovered your channel. Great content. I like to see day to day stuff more than the typical “highlight reel” that everyone else does. It feels more organic and natural.

  • @MichaelPalmer-z3y
    @MichaelPalmer-z3y 2 месяца назад

    Enjoy your videos! I have pretty much the same. trailer as yours except mine has the slide, MM 1808fbs. I Enjoy doing cheap and easy upgrades, it's a guy thing, so I just replaced the little bathroom fan with a max (type) fan. If you you have ever used your AC you know how loud it is, the big fan in the bathroom does a few appreciated things. 1, it moves alot of air 2, if you close the bathroom door with the fan on it's relatively quiet and when you're in bed with the window open you can feel the cool air pulling in through the windows 3, and the one I like the most, if you have the little corner shower ( if you know you know) the fan creates a vacuum in the bathroom effectively ballooning out the shower curtain making the shower bigger, and 4 you get out of that shower and it will air dry you like a wind tunnel! Who would have thunk it!

  • @lorilynn6511
    @lorilynn6511 2 месяца назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your date night. Give Barkley a treat from his fans. God bless be safe.

  • @mrcu8176
    @mrcu8176 2 месяца назад +2

    It's all about hand communication !! Did it for over 25 yrs in the military !! No need for handheld walkie - talkies !!1

    • @angiesmulkey
      @angiesmulkey 2 месяца назад

      My military hubby taught me to ground guide. We are a good team

  • @BToddL
    @BToddL 2 месяца назад +1

    I am also a vote to keep the truck. You can tow light with a HD truck, but you can't tow heavy with a light duty truck. I know that is obvious, but if you change to a half ton, that may catch up to you one day. Also going to a 3/4 ton will not be a more comfortable ride than a 1 ton.

  • @trulymichiganaerialrandycl4873
    @trulymichiganaerialrandycl4873 2 месяца назад

    Love Michigan, especially our Upper Peninsula!

  • @davespoemsandsongs9497
    @davespoemsandsongs9497 2 месяца назад +1

    hello my best friends you really like to watch your video it was a lot fun can't wait to see your next videos

  • @scottnordlund8683
    @scottnordlund8683 2 месяца назад

    Nothing wrong with this video. It's normal everyday life for the rv world. You do a wonderful job and enjoy you 3. Barkley and Fritos make you ok in my book. Keep it up!!!

  • @James_71
    @James_71 2 месяца назад +2

    What kind of antenna do you have for the TV? You probably already know, but you need to check your connections to make sure they are tight and not broken. Antenna has to be fully extended.

    • @johnadams7323
      @johnadams7323 2 месяца назад +1

      For the bugs, try two Hurricane lanterns with Citronella oil .😊

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@johnadams7323I think bugs rather watching t.v. inside the trailer than bugs lanterns since it's pretty boring for bugs watching fire burning candles.

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice ! 😊

  • @loriking3319
    @loriking3319 2 месяца назад

    How about stopping at Ludington Michigan. Awesome long beach on lake Michigan

  • @RichardA-w2q
    @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

    Have you thought about getting a inverter 2500 watts hooked up to truck engine 2nd batteries can recharge trailers 12 vt hooked up to regular hitching electric plug and trailer brakes plug 🔌.

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      To charge the trailers battery sorry I forgot to insert batteries to charge so now it's discharge sorry about that. No I wasn't discharged by military service. No I wasn't a military service member.

  • @terencebaxter4821
    @terencebaxter4821 2 месяца назад

    I love the hardwood forests of the upper Midwest.

  • @tfrank717
    @tfrank717 2 месяца назад +2

    You need a thermacell. It will keep mosquitoes and flys away.

  • @missouritravelers
    @missouritravelers 2 месяца назад +2

    The only time I run is if I am being chased

  • @Dagger-Moose
    @Dagger-Moose 2 месяца назад

    One of my first times with a travel trailer I went to a park that had an unusually narrow turn near my spot and I ended up getting too far over on the soft ground. A bit stuck and i got it out it on my own but the worst thing was a crowd gathered to watch/advise and being an introvert it was unbearable. lol I dont even know where they all came from, didnt seem like the park was that full but I swear it was like a concert venue out there. I was so close to just leaving even though I paid. In the end, they were all wonderful people and I dont regret that it happened.

  • @stevenbryant8382
    @stevenbryant8382 2 месяца назад

    Me and my wife, we just use our cell phones. We both have one when we’re back in the trailer up.

  • @rickbuchanan5762
    @rickbuchanan5762 2 месяца назад

    Great video guys!

  • @terryn4twx162
    @terryn4twx162 2 месяца назад

    Seems as if I remember that you installed a DC-DC converter in your TRUCK that pulls your camper. Maybe charge the battery via that method.

  • @toddramsay977
    @toddramsay977 Месяц назад

    Get a bed truck cover or a tonneau, your rig looks crazy!

    • @LivingLargeCamping
      @LivingLargeCamping  Месяц назад

      We’re in the market for some sort of bed cover. Just not sure what route we want to go

  • @linf7637
    @linf7637 2 месяца назад

    Was overcharged at that same place last year. They magically put 36 pounds of propane in my 30 pound tank that wasn’t even completely empty

  • @vickiblausey8349
    @vickiblausey8349 2 месяца назад

    I was wondering if you got rid of the mice problem in the camper? I enjoy watching your videos, I live in Glendale Arizona, I don't travel much anymore, so I really enjoy your camping sites, & your new home. 😊

  • @dianerosum4306
    @dianerosum4306 2 месяца назад +1

    What is the name of the campgrounds you’re staying at and what were the names of the waterfalls you walked by? You need to share that information with us

  • @timahmi
    @timahmi 2 месяца назад +6

    Why do you not say the names of campgrounds your at in the UP of Michigan ??

  • @chuckbrewington6817
    @chuckbrewington6817 2 месяца назад +2

    My wife swears that I'd pay attention to her stop signals if i wore the dogs training SHOCK COLLAR.
    HAHA

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      Very shocking indeed 🖖

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +2

      She can do 1 beep to shocked you to turning left trailer and 2 beeps to turning right and 3 beeps to backup trailer and 4 beeps to push forward and 5 .1 long beeps to making sure that you stop 🛑 .

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +2

      And by the time the parking truck and trailer is okay it's time for the rechargeable husband to recharge the trailers battery using his own hands. Lolol 😂

    • @chuckbrewington6817
      @chuckbrewington6817 2 месяца назад +1

      @@RichardA-w2q Let's get that on video. That'll go viral. Lol

  • @GrandmaD2024
    @GrandmaD2024 2 месяца назад

    Dont you have A/C and or a fan? I carry 2 small clip fans and have a rechargeable battery operated fan that helps a ton. It has been warm for this time of year. Do you even really watch TV much? We dont have one.. how do you handle internet while on the road? We tried one time to get in there at Fitzgeralds and they were PACKED! You lucked out. Eagle River is so cool!

  • @reubenj.cogburn8546
    @reubenj.cogburn8546 2 месяца назад

    I cannot recall a time in the UP, when the field mice were this invasive.
    It's kind of like the College University move-in day time.
    I've literally had to move on to plan C, as I am so badly outnumbered.
    PS , avoid parking near oak trees this time of year.
    Apparently, they are nature's Walmart.

  • @karenjohnson4778
    @karenjohnson4778 2 месяца назад

    We love watching your videos!! Congrats on the travel trailer 🎉 we love the U.P. Also. It would be wonderful if you listed the name of your campgrounds you visit. The name, is it state park or state forest or a national forest park? Things like that. And how you liked your specific site and campground overall. Also let us know where you hike or the waterfalls too. I think it would be a good way to get more traffic to your channel also. We watch other people’s videos that actually show the campground a little and some campsites and give your pros and cons of it. Some people look specifically for videos like that. It’s really hard to get the reality of a photo that the website may show. Ya’ll would be really helpful and I think it may help bump up to more viewers. Have a great time in the U.P. 😎 be safe.

  • @ginatayl
    @ginatayl 2 месяца назад

    What breed is Barkley? Does he shed badly? Love your videos!

  • @milby5222
    @milby5222 2 месяца назад +1

    What are the specs on your camper? I would like to get one exactly like that.

  • @rave2173
    @rave2173 2 месяца назад

    In opening scene where is that water scene at where you see the waves ?

  • @mitchwinder1204
    @mitchwinder1204 2 месяца назад

    I stopped by to visit the mice. 😁

  • @ginatayl
    @ginatayl 2 месяца назад

    We use our cellphones to communicate.

  • @randalldillard8228
    @randalldillard8228 2 месяца назад +1

    You guys dont use a antisway system??

  • @denniskoch9077
    @denniskoch9077 2 месяца назад

    Would like to know the names of the parks you are visiting.

  • @chrisholsted1793
    @chrisholsted1793 2 месяца назад

    You have skipped rocks since you could walk. Haha.

  • @oimissed1292
    @oimissed1292 2 месяца назад +1

    Did you get the mice hope so

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      I think 🤔 they prefer dog instead of mices or rats.

  • @lr7993
    @lr7993 2 месяца назад

    😎

  • @RickBescoe
    @RickBescoe 2 месяца назад

    While positioning your trailer, you don't need to carry extra walkie-talkie baggage...instead, use your cell phone.

    • @LivingLargeCamping
      @LivingLargeCamping  2 месяца назад

      We have used this before, but find we don’t always have cell service where we camp. Might be beneficial to have both!

  • @davidm8165
    @davidm8165 2 месяца назад

    Just out or curiosity, what do y'all do for a living?

  • @waynebeck7801
    @waynebeck7801 2 месяца назад

    Do you still have the house you bought

  • @SKOHINMI
    @SKOHINMI 2 месяца назад +1

    Cellphones work good to communicate while backing up if you have service.
    Also, look into Anderson leveling blocks and a level mate pro. They make the setting up process quick and painless!

  • @tonyclark6958
    @tonyclark6958 2 месяца назад

    Where do you guys work.

  • @kraiglindquist1037
    @kraiglindquist1037 2 месяца назад +4

    Word of advice, stay up there a few months, as it's gonna get froggy real soon, ur pretty safe up there, an get a pew pew

    • @reubenj.cogburn8546
      @reubenj.cogburn8546 2 месяца назад +2

      Please, I enjoy this channel so much because of the hosts, and the content.
      It makes me feel good, and it gives me hope that Timeless values are not lost.
      Trust me when I say, everything will work itself out.
      I understand you think you are giving heads up advice.
      I'm an old guy that can assure you that this too shall pass.
      I hope you can take some comfort in that.

  • @jasonmedeiros5188
    @jasonmedeiros5188 Месяц назад +1

    When parking, why can't you just use your phones on speaker to communicate? Instead of yelling.

    • @LivingLargeCamping
      @LivingLargeCamping  Месяц назад +1

      We do occasionally, but this stretch of trips we rarely both had cell service

  • @EdwardMoore-g8d
    @EdwardMoore-g8d 2 месяца назад

    Use your cell phones

  • @ElectraBard-h3d
    @ElectraBard-h3d 2 месяца назад

    Williams Laura Martinez Jennifer Harris Sarah

  • @ericperry9590
    @ericperry9590 2 месяца назад

    Keep the truck, I wouldn't go to a 1500, the gas mileage isn't going to be much better especially towing a camper.

  • @ourtimetorv3151
    @ourtimetorv3151 2 месяца назад +1

    Suggestion: Instead of spending money on walkie talkies, why not just use your cell phones to communicate when setting up at a new location?

    • @caroll584
      @caroll584 2 месяца назад +4

      Sometimes remote areas don’t have cell service but we definitely use our cell phones on speaker when we can.

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      Using cellphone camera on live mode at where you go on tripod by yourself works great. I wished that walkie talkies had a baby monitor to backing up trailer and leveling up or down.

    • @RichardA-w2q
      @RichardA-w2q 2 месяца назад +1

      Kids walkies talkies for Halloween or shopping at malls wherever works great less than $20 dollars a pair.