When I got married our first home was a little 1952 Alma. It was beautiful with a living area as you walked in the door, a kitchen in the middle, then a dry bath and bedroom in the back. It had mahogany paneling throughout. There was a sliding door to separate the bedroom and bath from the living area. Our first child was born while we lived in that Alma. It was a glorious life and we thought nothing could be better. That as back in the 60s.
To me, the RV that we choose to live in has to feel like home. We've had some really small camper trailers, but when we stopped for the night, it was home. So no matter what the size, (and some were definitely too small for our family) it has to feel like home. We cook our meals, we eat together, we sleep, and we get to experience new places, all because we have brought our home with us. And it is definitely worth it.
We live in Scotland (UK) and have just sold our house and bought an American RV ❤️ As soon as we viewed ours we knew it was the one as it felt like home! We’ve only had it a couple of months and are loving it already! Love watching your videos they are soo informative 🥰
While hiking is nice my wife is in a wheelchair so that isn't happening for us. We enjoy seeing the small towns in America. We tow a car behind our Class A diesel pusher so we can tour once we are parked. Museums are great too. Anything that is handicapped accessible. My wife wanted a Class A and the diesel pushers have the air ride suspension so that's what we have. We absolutely love it. She has to use the bathroom a lot. With the motorhome she can use it while I drive. She can stand up and walk, but only short distances. Then she needs her recliner. We took out one of the couches and installed Lazyboys top of the line recliner for her. Now everyone has what they need to be comfortable and enjoy. We still have our home, but we enjoy trips ranging from one week to two months.
My parents traveled a lot with dad's job after I was born. They raised 3 of us in a 32 foot trailer. When I was six we upgraded to a 10 x 55 which had to be moved with a commercial trailer towing truck. The trailer was eventually moved onto acreage near the California coast and added onto. My husband had the same kind of job. Our first buy was a boxy Hensley - coldest trailer ever. In 1977 we bought a 32 foot Kit Companion with a "tip out". We found a 1955 Spartan 2 bedroom trailer. It wasn't "self-contained" but what they called a park model. It was lovely. Those mirrors in the bathroom were 1/4" thick plate glass! We were sad to sell each of them. We had a couple of small motor homes for vacationing when our kids were young. Now we own a 2016 Retro 177 and except for the wet bath we love every inch of it.
What an amazing video. Over the years we’ve watched you and just thoroughly enjoyed your adventures, experiences, your family, expanding, changing RVs I think you said six or seven times… And I just have to say I’m so proud of the two of you. You’ve come so far and you’re such great parents to expose your children to what you were, sharing with them. Thank you… Thank you for sharing with all of us and just know we all appreciate the advice, the suggestions, but most of all facing a dream. Blessings to you all. Brad Onorato and family Napa, California.
I retired when I was 56, but my wife just recently retired and we’re talking about buying an RV to see the country on a part-time basis, perhaps 2 weeks to a month or more at a time depending on where we go, how we feel and what we want to see. I lived about a year in a 35’ motorhome many years ago and it was perfect for me. Therefore, I want to buy a 5th wheel. However, my wife wanted a class B until I explained the prices to her. So now she’s settled on a small class C, light the smallest we can find. I on the other hand want one of the largest class c if that’s we go with a class c. Needless to say, we haven’t bought anything yet as we can’t agree on what to get. I know she’d be happier with a larger rig when we’re parked staying somewhere, but I have a bad back so she thinks she’ll have to drive sometimes and doesn’t want to drive anything that she’s not comfortable with. She refused to drive the motorhome we had. We’ll see as time will tell, but I have a feeling we’ll end up with something on the smaller side.
The trailer that you said “the 60s” with the two separate beds in the back and the inside reminded me of the Lucille Ball movie “The Long Long Trailer”. Hilarious move if you’ve never seen it…watch it.
Great video! Cant edit until you get your new Lineage! Nice seeing the Rv museum. You were being funny about the 911 call and dialed 991. I was laughing when Nathan caught you. 😂 Habe a great weekend and week and see you soon! Safe travels.
I have enjoyed all of your videos. That being said I had the chance to meet you at a store in Mitchell and called you Mr Hanks, I laugh now. But you seemed in a hurry as well. You are the second RUclipsrs I have met while on the road, and I was a little excited to say hi. Well safe journeys hope to see you on the road again. Next time I will use your name.
I was just down the street from that museum a few years ago taking a tour of the Nexus plant. I'm going back to the area in September, I'll be sure to make it. As far as my bucket list goes all I really want to do is drive to Alaska and maybe the Arctic Circle. I've seen most of this country (all but California and Nevada) but there are some National Parks I'd like to see too. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me, hug them tight whenever you can I almost lost a daughter and granddaughter this spring. Fortunately they're doing fine but it was really close for the daughter.
I noticed a Clark Cortez, my dad had a '64 model, they were made by the Clark fork lift company. They were one of the first to build a coach from the ground up...most all others were and still are built on truck frames....
Interested to see how the Lineage does on the road and the floorplan in practice. I liked but not loved what I saw of it so far. I like the paint job I agree on the 'what do you really need?' question. Our Class C was used, it doesn't have all the fancy bells and whistles, but it's paid for. And less bells is less things to break.
I wish I knew all the campers we had names and years. When Bill and I met he had like a 15' camper. You could walk in and turn around and walk out. It had bunks on one side a dinette on the right and a sink for a kitchen. We have had from a 1970's camper to the one we have now 2018 Grand Design. We had 5 before the Grand Design that I can't remember what they were but they were all used except one we bought in 2002 which I know they don't make anymore but it was a 4 season 5th wheel. Cool seeing all the Rvs
That BlueBurd motorhome is owned by rhe Keep Your Day Dream channel. They have several videos on it and the previous owners are so sweet. From what I understand, it is on loan to the museum for an extended time.
Covered wagon was the first "RV". The sheep camp or "Camp" wagon is something you need to check out, they are on youtube. The GMC is front wheel drive and front engine. On the rotary phone you all failed because you did not lift the receiver and listen for dial tone, it is fun with teens if you find a working payphone. I have a 1985 Princess phone for our "landline" VOIP line. Kids will call all their friends from it because it looks like an old movie phone. Hope you guys stay safe and healthy and enjoy your new RV to try out.
My Journey list is up to 5 pages now. It has big things like visiting my 50th state, ALASKA!, to small things like touring Brushy Mountain Prison just 1.5 hours away. I'm trying to visit the places on my list close to home before I start my big journey in just under 3 years.
Very true! It’s definitely all about the memories made as a family! ❤ Although we really think the 27ft Airstream is just about perfect for 2 travelers. 😜
On my journey list, this November, my buddy and I are going to the moon, sort of. NASA is launching our "names" in the Griffin Lander that will survey Mons Mouton, located on the moon's south pole. It's part of NASA's Artemis program.
Good video! We went to the RVMHOF a couple years ago. Loved it and learned so much. And we got to take our dogs in with us. They are pet friendly there and we appreciated that so much. We’ve had pop ups and hard side, built a retro and a teardrop, and currently have a cargo trailer conversion that we love. For us, it’s the right fit for this time in our lives and that’s what matters. It’s small, 7x12, but just right for us and two dogs.
You are right! If people want to travel to all kinds of places they may need to be looking for a unit that will fit in smaller spaces. I wanted a place for a retreat. I don’t tow it. It stays in one spot 365 days if the year and I can use it year round as a base in the edge of the mountains to visit other places in my car or just hang out. I’m not alone and I feel safe and there are 1200 lots with activities going on during weekends and holidays. It works for me.
When I got married our first home was a little 1952 Alma. It was beautiful with a living area as you walked in the door, a kitchen in the middle, then a dry bath and bedroom in the back. It had mahogany paneling throughout. There was a sliding door to separate the bedroom and bath from the living area. Our first child was born while we lived in that Alma. It was a glorious life and we thought nothing could be better. That as back in the 60s.
Awesome 😎
What an amazing life.. !!😊❤
To me, the RV that we choose to live in has to feel like home. We've had some really small camper trailers, but when we stopped for the night, it was home. So no matter what the size, (and some were definitely too small for our family) it has to feel like home. We cook our meals, we eat together, we sleep, and we get to experience new places, all because we have brought our home with us. And it is definitely worth it.
Yes, we are with that as well!
We live in Scotland (UK) and have just sold our house and bought an American RV ❤️
As soon as we viewed ours we knew it was the one as it felt like home! We’ve only had it a couple of months and are loving it already!
Love watching your videos they are soo informative 🥰
That’s amazing 🤩
I always love it when you tubers meet up on someone’s channel.
Yes! It’s fun to meet our RUclips friends in the wild!
While hiking is nice my wife is in a wheelchair so that isn't happening for us. We enjoy seeing the small towns in America. We tow a car behind our Class A diesel pusher so we can tour once we are parked. Museums are great too. Anything that is handicapped accessible. My wife wanted a Class A and the diesel pushers have the air ride suspension so that's what we have. We absolutely love it. She has to use the bathroom a lot. With the motorhome she can use it while I drive. She can stand up and walk, but only short distances. Then she needs her recliner. We took out one of the couches and installed Lazyboys top of the line recliner for her. Now everyone has what they need to be comfortable and enjoy. We still have our home, but we enjoy trips ranging from one week to two months.
So glad you have an RV you love!
This warmed my heart. Your wife is fortunate to have you and I’m sure she knows it.
@@ceciliapetrowsky2572 Thank you very much 🙂
My parents traveled a lot with dad's job after I was born. They raised 3 of us in a 32 foot trailer. When I was six we upgraded to a 10 x 55 which had to be moved with a commercial trailer towing truck. The trailer was eventually moved onto acreage near the California coast and added onto. My husband had the same kind of job. Our first buy was a boxy Hensley - coldest trailer ever. In 1977 we bought a 32 foot Kit Companion with a "tip out". We found a 1955 Spartan 2 bedroom trailer. It wasn't "self-contained" but what they called a park model. It was lovely. Those mirrors in the bathroom were 1/4" thick plate glass! We were sad to sell each of them. We had a couple of small motor homes for vacationing when our kids were young. Now we own a 2016 Retro 177 and except for the wet bath we love every inch of it.
It’s amazing that you had all of those great RV experiences!
We are going to the RV Hall of Fame Museum next week! Great video!
Have fun!
Those GMC motorhomes are neat units. They are front wheel drive and use the same driveline as the Oldsmobile Toronado.
Oh that’s an interesting fact!
What an amazing video. Over the years we’ve watched you and just thoroughly enjoyed your adventures, experiences, your family, expanding, changing RVs I think you said six or seven times… And I just have to say I’m so proud of the two of you. You’ve come so far and you’re such great parents to expose your children to what you were, sharing with them. Thank you… Thank you for sharing with all of us and just know we all appreciate the advice, the suggestions, but most of all facing a dream. Blessings to you all.
Brad Onorato and family Napa, California.
Thank you for those kind words, that’s what keeps us going! We love to help inspire people to check off their Journey List!
That was a great look at the past. Thanks for sharing!
It was a blast from the past!
I retired when I was 56, but my wife just recently retired and we’re talking about buying an RV to see the country on a part-time basis, perhaps 2 weeks to a month or more at a time depending on where we go, how we feel and what we want to see. I lived about a year in a 35’ motorhome many years ago and it was perfect for me. Therefore, I want to buy a 5th wheel. However, my wife wanted a class B until I explained the prices to her. So now she’s settled on a small class C, light the smallest we can find. I on the other hand want one of the largest class c if that’s we go with a class c. Needless to say, we haven’t bought anything yet as we can’t agree on what to get. I know she’d be happier with a larger rig when we’re parked staying somewhere, but I have a bad back so she thinks she’ll have to drive sometimes and doesn’t want to drive anything that she’s not comfortable with. She refused to drive the motorhome we had. We’ll see as time will tell, but I have a feeling we’ll end up with something on the smaller side.
Sounds like you need to go to an RV show!
The trailer that you said “the 60s” with the two separate beds in the back and the inside reminded me of the Lucille Ball movie “The Long Long Trailer”. Hilarious move if you’ve never seen it…watch it.
I Love Lucy is Classic!!! I’ll have to check it out!
Great video! Cant edit until you get your new Lineage! Nice seeing the Rv museum. You were being funny about the 911 call and dialed 991. I was laughing when Nathan caught you. 😂 Habe a great weekend and week and see you soon! Safe travels.
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I have enjoyed all of your videos. That being said I had the chance to meet you at a store in Mitchell and called you Mr Hanks, I laugh now. But you seemed in a hurry as well. You are the second RUclipsrs I have met while on the road, and I was a little excited to say hi. Well safe journeys hope to see you on the road again. Next time I will use your name.
Thank you for saying hi! 😊
Great content - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved the tour !! Y’all really know how to have fun and making the best memories!!! Love your family !! 💙🩷🩷💙
We love this journey together 🥰
I was just down the street from that museum a few years ago taking a tour of the Nexus plant. I'm going back to the area in September, I'll be sure to make it. As far as my bucket list goes all I really want to do is drive to Alaska and maybe the Arctic Circle. I've seen most of this country (all but California and Nevada) but there are some National Parks I'd like to see too. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me, hug them tight whenever you can I almost lost a daughter and granddaughter this spring. Fortunately they're doing fine but it was really close for the daughter.
It’s worth the stop- such a nostalgic collection,
This was so COOL getting to see the rv's throughout the years! Thanks for that! 😊
Thanks for watching!
If you don't pick the receiver up before dialing you are in trouble, too lol
Haha! Yes, that is true 😂
Watching your videos is definitely on my journey lust you have shown us all alot of God's country thankyou😊
We are so glad to her that, we love sharing it!
I noticed a Clark Cortez, my dad had a '64 model, they were made by the Clark fork lift company. They were one of the first to build a coach from the ground up...most all others were and still are built on truck frames....
That’s an interesting fact!
Our journey list is long and growing. The RV Hall of Fame is on it.
Ours seems to just grow too!
Oh c’mon Marissa was dialing 9 for the outside line! 😁😁
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the RV Hall of Fame!!!! Thanks for the tour!
So fun!!!
Interested to see how the Lineage does on the road and the floorplan in practice. I liked but not loved what I saw of it so far. I like the paint job
I agree on the 'what do you really need?' question. Our Class C was used, it doesn't have all the fancy bells and whistles, but it's paid for. And less bells is less things to break.
That’s a great point!
We went to a RV museum near Amarillo - so fun! You are correct - what works for you.
That’s awesome!
Great vlog love seeing how far RVS have come. LJMJ❤🇬🇧
They’ve made amazing advances!
Those Peptobismal pink counter tops were the best thing ever. They definitely need to bring that back.
So “groovy”
You have no idea how on-time this message was for me 💙
So glad to her that 😊
I loved seeing all of the very nostalgic motorhomes! Sooo cool!! ❤❤❤❤
They’re amazing! 🤩
That made me feel old. Thanks for the memories.
Hahaha a blast from the past!
For a change from UNO, give SkipBo a try, my daughter is around the same age as Hensley and loves it.
We will have to give it a shot!!
I wish I knew all the campers we had names and years. When Bill and I met he had like a 15' camper. You could walk in and turn around and walk out. It had bunks on one side a dinette on the right and a sink for a kitchen. We have had from a 1970's camper to the one we have now 2018 Grand Design. We had 5 before the Grand Design that I can't remember what they were but they were all used except one we bought in 2002 which I know they don't make anymore but it was a 4 season 5th wheel. Cool seeing all the Rvs
They have evolved over the years, it’s cool to see!
And, you have to pick up the phone BEFORE you start dialing!!!! Haha. 😅😂. My oh my, how times have changed!!! You took me back in time! ❤
And don’t dial 991!!! 😂
Don't forget 'party lines'!
Pick the phone up will get them to pick the entire phone up not just the receiver. Explaining dialing a 1 for long distance is a treat also.
Great content... loved the different looks over the years
Glad you enjoyed it!
That BlueBurd motorhome is owned by rhe Keep Your Day Dream channel. They have several videos on it and the previous owners are so sweet. From what I understand, it is on loan to the museum for an extended time.
Oh ok!
Covered wagon was the first "RV". The sheep camp or "Camp" wagon is something you need to check out, they are on youtube. The GMC is front wheel drive and front engine. On the rotary phone you all failed because you did not lift the receiver and listen for dial tone, it is fun with teens if you find a working payphone. I have a 1985 Princess phone for our "landline" VOIP line. Kids will call all their friends from it because it looks like an old movie phone. Hope you guys stay safe and healthy and enjoy your new RV to try out.
Thanks for sharing that!
@10:17 Hensley : "This is something you find now " We agree with her something seems off ( LOL )
They may have updated that one. Or it’s an example of what comes around goes around!
My grandparents had a bounder... Classic.
So cool!
What an awesome video. Great advice for living your best life.
Thanks so much!
My Journey list is up to 5 pages now. It has big things like visiting my 50th state, ALASKA!, to small things like touring Brushy Mountain Prison just 1.5 hours away. I'm trying to visit the places on my list close to home before I start my big journey in just under 3 years.
Whooo hooo!! That’s amazing 🤩
Hehe that was your hospital influence…. Dialing 9 first then the #.
Probably 😆
Yes - the journey is the important part!
Absolutely 👍
So it is about the journey and the people you are with.
Yes! 🙌
I thought you were going to say "quality" is the most important thing and then do a plug for grand design quality😂
Whoops! Gotcha!
Very true! It’s definitely all about the memories made as a family! ❤
Although we really think the 27ft Airstream is just about perfect for 2 travelers. 😜
I would also say that an Airstream is perfect for 2!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney one day maybe you’ll go back to an Airstream. ☺️
Great and inspiring video. Thanks!❤
So glad we could be an inspiration to you!
On my journey list, this November, my buddy and I are going to the moon, sort of. NASA is launching our "names" in the Griffin Lander that will survey Mons Mouton, located on the moon's south pole. It's part of NASA's Artemis program.
No way! That’s awesome!
What REALLY matters in the Cook family is that spouses and fiances do not, I repeat, DO NOT, sit next to each other when playing dominoes or Uno. 😊
Hahaha that’s a good rule!
Good video! We went to the RVMHOF a couple years ago. Loved it and learned so much. And we got to take our dogs in with us. They are pet friendly there and we appreciated that so much. We’ve had pop ups and hard side, built a retro and a teardrop, and currently have a cargo trailer conversion that we love. For us, it’s the right fit for this time in our lives and that’s what matters. It’s small, 7x12, but just right for us and two dogs.
That’s a great way to travel small and nimble!
Thanks
Blessings
Thank you 😊
Where is KYDs Gary? Lol...journey list is so important.
Yes the Journey list is so important 👏
Looks like your little card shark is ready for Phase 10. 😁
That’s a fun game too!!
great museam safe travels
It’s a great place to visit!
The first ones look model after caboose cars.
Yes they’re awesome 👏
This was really interesting to see. ❤️🇨🇦
So glad you thought so!
You are right! If people want to travel to all kinds of places they may need to be looking for a unit that will fit in smaller spaces.
I wanted a place for a retreat. I don’t tow it. It stays in one spot 365 days if the year and I can use it year round as a base in the edge of the mountains to visit other places in my car or just hang out. I’m not alone and I feel safe and there are 1200 lots with activities going on during weekends and holidays. It works for me.
That’s great! Do what works for you!
love your videos and this is a good one, but it seems like i have seen it before
We have been to the RV Hall of Fame in the past.
Im not gonna lie im curious how the grilling/ smoking meat is going and if y’all kept up with it?
We use the grill occasionally and need some more education on the smoker.
No airstream motor home.
We didn’t see one.
I’m a little surprised KYD kept all that solar in the Bluebird to sit in a museum. Do you know why they didn’t take it out?
No idea!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney 🤷🏼♀️😜
Says the guy with a 40 footer! Lol
That’s why we like both options!
Awesome vlog
Thanks!
She was just dialing 9 to call out
Yeah we’ll go with that!
But Nathan….what can you tell me about a 1990 Toyota Dolphin 900 Model? Seriously.
It looks awesome 😎
You haven’t seen it
Are you still in middlebury, we are
We are heading out!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney we were just by there, safe travels
Holy Moley .... where did that little girl go? ... and where is that baby boy? Been a couple of years since I watched! You guys look the same though!
We can’t stop time- it’s flying by!
She is dialing 9 to get an outside line 😂
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Pacific Northwest and California. Canada. Maine. Utah more Colorado and Arizona. Repeat other places… more Idaho Montana ans Wyoming…..
Great places to have on your Journey list!
Hensleys generation is in trouble if they cant figure out the phone.
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C4YT
Wish the RV industry built better products. To not have a lemon law for RV is crazy they do don't care about people!
Changes are definitely being made to help the RV community have a better experience.
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