Thank you, Anna. That warms our hearts to hear that and is one of the reasons we started this channel. For our memories but also to share with others. Super glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
You have a beautiful rig. It is pretty gutsy going with black but when it shines like yours, it is the most beautiful color there is. You are a better man than most!
Cool info on the San Andreas fault! I'm a science geek who loves nature documentaries and I don't remember ever hearing & actually seeing imagery on it! Excellent class, professors!
Awesome! Thank you, Kathy! You're a sick woman if you want MORE of our videos! 😆 🤣 😂 We're so grateful to be able to share our experiences and to have you along on the journey. 😊
Although I’m sorry to not see Joshua Tree, doing things you hadn’t done before should always be priority. I enjoyed seeing some of the prep it takes to move locations. That’s a lot of work and I’m sure you didn’t show 1/2 of it. The Palms to Pines scenic highway was great and looks like my kind of drive. As always, thanks for taking us along and sharing you time and talent. P.S. I wasn’t able to avoid Covid. My husband shared before he knew he had it. Good news is we are pretty much over it and it was a fairly mild case. Take care and I will look forward to seeing Death Valley.
Thanks, Christy and glad to hear it was a mild case. We'll get to Joshua Tree again but just not in the cards for this year...maybe. 🤣 We didn't show everything on the prep to travel but it's fun and we enjoy travel days.
The windmills are an eyesore. Half don't function, and ooze oil down their sides. Loved everything else. Palm Springs is great this time of year. Thanks for sharing.
I held my breath turning that corner 😮 nice to see you open door for Sondra…I take it Sondra doesn’t enjoy hikes as much as you do?? Beautiful episode…thanks for taking us along … until next time 🇨🇦 ❤
Hi guys, I last commented when you were at Tangle Lakes in Alaska as I spent six years in Fairbanks in the military. I had hoped to meet you in Quartzite but I didn’t see you at the Big Tent when I was there but I did say hi to Jim and Kelly whom I met in Montana last summer. You drove the Palms to Pines scenic byway and were at my camping stomping ground of Thousand Trails Idyllwild. Since I live 42 miles from there, that is my location to go when it’s 100+ in Menifee CA. This time of year, over half the campground is closed as they winterize it. Your rig is way too big even in the summer. I see larger tow behinds and small Class A’s trying to fit and it’s tough at best. Your Class C would fit however. Have fun in Death Valley.
Thanks, Mark. Sorry to have missed you in the Q. We came to that same conclusion on Idyllwild once we saw it... no way would we fit! Beautiful area and I'll bet it's nice in the summer!
No kidding! That's almost a goal now is to get to temps nice enough for her to shed the parka but not too hot where she still wants to be outside! 😆 Thank you for watching the channel.
It takes a lot of work to live a 'carefree' life! Another great video, the quality is outstanding. Wish I could try out some Chester's chicken! As usual I'm looking forward to your next offering. Take care! 🙂
😆 Carol, we never thought a carefree lifestyle could be sooo much work! But we enjoy it! Wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for being with us each week!
Hey, Brent, G'Day from up north! We want to get down under one of these days. They'll run a train on occasion up here but only in a few states on certain roads. We want to get a caravan and run some tracks in Australia to Uluru and all over the coast. Thanks for subscribing.
@@bigtruckbigtravels I really like the idea of pulling a rig with an HDT but not sure I need to pull a 40+ foot 5th wheel around the country. Would really like to get the HDT though.
Hi again, watching your prep to leave reminds me of every vacation I took. I am always the last to leave as I do a final walk around to see.. the top 3 reason, cellphone cords, a flip flop under bed, and I can't believe I left behind a mini shampoo, 😅😅😅
As a person who lives at the western foot of Mt. San Jacinto, thank you for showcasing my home ❤ You always do such a lovely job of editing your videos too! I’ve stayed at the Thousand Trails in Idyllwild.. it boasts the highest elevation swimming pool 😂 thank you for your efforts.. always appreciated.
Absolutely one for our “gotta do” list… that Palms to Pines was awesome! Photography was fantastic! Loved that Jack Rabbit! Great job both of you 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing! Enjoying every moment! Safe travels ❤️~Wendy
She likes to get a little exercise every now and then! 🤣😂😎 I've never left her...yet! We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey.
Thanks, Laurel. It's not work yet, we enjoy this lifestyle and the pace. When it starts to "feel" like work then we'll slow down. Until then, buckle up, we've got more places to visit!
Thanks, Morgan. We've been fortunate to have good weather out west this winter for the most part. A few days here and there but no complaints. We use those days for indoor chores! Thank you. 😃
8:16: 🚗 Unexpected changes in travel plans lead to a shift from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs for a day trip. 10:14: ⏰ Timing and priorities dictate skipping planned activity for a unique experience in Palm Springs. 14:50: 🏞️ Exploring a scenic drive in Palm Springs, California after a hiking adventure. 21:40: 🏞️ Exploring remote mountain town, encountering unexpected Chester's Chicken, and feeling isolated in the middle of nowhere. 24:39: 🚍 Traveling through scenic route to Death Valley, facing challenges with RV tanks en route. Timestamps by Tammy AI
When you talk about the tail of the dragon. Are you talking about 129 in the mountains of N.C. There is a road in the mountains that goes from Topton to Robbinsville and it called the Tail of the Dragon that goes from Topton to Robbinsville. I am from the Topton/ Andrews area. Our area was one of the many area hit by Hurricane Helene. The county I am from has been cut off because of the flooding of the Nantahala River to the east of us and to the west the Broad River flooded. Their are still people back in the hollows and coves that have no power last time I talked to family back home. This is Cherokee Co.,N.C. Just thought I would ask and tell you about our damage from the Hurricane too. I don't know about going over to Robbinsvile on 129 and that is Graham Co.,N.C were the Dragon Tail goes. I hearing this from family back. I now live in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Please Take Care and Safe Travels, CASSIE❤
Yes, Cassie, that is the "tail" we speak of since we used to live in the Boone, NC area. Friends in the area were hit hard. Sorry about your relatives. It was a terrible storm.
Glad you like them! It was a little tighter turn than we anticipated but it all worked out just fine. Thanks for watching and excited to have you along on the journey.
@@bigtruckbigtravels You all have seen more of Alaska than I have. I’ve live up there most of my life. We would take 6 wk’s off every summer. 3 wks we would explore places we hadn’t been. Then the last 3 wks we would fly out to the Continental US. And explore places we haven’t been before. Plus visit family we didn’t know. Lots of fun. But way out of our comfort zone.
Glad you liked it!! We thought it would be a different way to start and also show everyone what we do with our unique setup. Not for everyone but we enjoy it. Appreciate your time watching the channel as always.
Thank you for watching the channel. You never know where we'll end up... but a reappearing lake does sound cool... especially in the driest place in North America!
Thank you very much for the kind words 😊. Really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃 Hmmm... more than one a week... does that come under "too much of a good thing"?!? 😆 🤣
Man!! That was a close one getting out of there!! Bet Sondra was having lots of "hot flashes"!!! 😮 Love the sound of your of your engine when you start it up!! 😊 Why do you leave your shower door & closet doors open??
😆 a lot closer than we anticipated! The way the doors are designed, they are more secure when open and blocked in that fashion than if we tried to lock them closed. Sounds weird but it works. Thanks for watching... oh, yes, Sondra was hot flashing all the way to the gate!
Beautiful video, drone videos and pictures like a movie. Even a realistic Earth quake scene at the San Andreas Fault 😂. We also prefer hiking up. Downwards, especially with our big dogs on a leash can be challenging. Safe travels!
Thank you, too for being there and helping to make this journey fun! We enjoy sharing our experiences with everyone and it's exciting to know you enjoy it.
Thanks 👍J&A! I'll bet your "visit" was not in a car for a tour! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel. Stay safe while traveling. See you down the road!
The memories! Used to always take the back way off 15 (Temecula/Anza) to get to the desert from San Diego. And when I lived in PS/PD (yes both cities) I would drive up to Idyllwild with a friend and have lunch at the Mexican restaurant there. I still today, keep abreast of the real estate market in all of those places (my Realtor mind never went away). Now, the big question is (from the time I see you going down the flat stretch but you went back to the hiking) did you go up the big incline (mentioned 3000+ feet) to Yucca Valley and turn left off the main drag towards Barstow? If so, I've traveled that way to Vegas lol. I may have gotten around back in my day. Much like you two now! Great video. Thanks!
You have been around, KB! That's the way we went this time. Beautiful drive... better than 215 through Riverside. Idyllwild was our first visit in that area and we really enjoyed it. We'll be back. Our next stop will be fun... and unusual. Always appreciate your comments each week. Thank you. 😃
Beautiful scenery… made me a wee bit homesick. Although we didn’t live on that side of the mountain (Lake Arrowhead) you were able to catch the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains and San Jacinto Mountains. Safe travels can’t wait to see what is in store next.
Ok, I found your page a few weeks back. Now I am through with all of your videos. Thanks for sharing, it gives me a chance to see areas I will never get to. I noticed on your "to do" list I saw the UP of Michigan. A lot of beautiful sights there, but make sure you get to Northern, and Western areas of the lower as well. I would suggest coming into the UP from Wi,. or Mn., and working East. Copper Harbor has some beautiful sights, but not sure you want to take your rig up that highway. Going East across the top of the UP, there is plenty to see. Then cross the bridge into the Lower you have Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw Island, and plenty of parks. The entire state has great things to see, Henry Ford Museum, and Greenfield Village, Lighthouses, etc. But I guess the West side has a lot too. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Holland, more lighthouses, parks, and beaches all along the coast. I have to say, visiting the Lower, would be well worth the time it takes.
Thanks Chris. We are going to visit the UP but also the lower part of MI too. We will spend an entire summer (April - September) exploring a state we have little experience with so we're excited for the opportunity. Appreciate the input.
Something different for sure. We try to mix it up to keep you on your toes! You definitely have to be flexible in this lifestyle. Thanks for the comment.
Great video guys!!! The dumpster couldn’t have been put in a better spot!!! Man o man, these dang RV parks are set up like a dang mouse trap for us big rigs!!! Its like tryn 2 juggle chain saws getting in an out of sime of them. 👍😃
I lived in the Coachella Valley for 50 years. Some Springtimes are filled with flowers if there was a wet Winter. Some, however, are not. As for summer, it’s always dry and butt-flaming, scorching hot.
Do you use a checklist to ensure all that is needed to be done before leaving? I’m sure I would forget something. Thanks for taking us along on you journeys. 😊
Yes we do but so much now is muscle memory since we're rolling about every 1-2 weeks. The list is good to have and update as we change things based on improvements.
Sondra got her sunglasses at the Tampa RV Super Show. We can't remember the vendors name but she's trying to find him. No special cameras for the road, just a drone, GoPro and a few Samsung phones. Thank you for the comment 😃 and for your time watching the channel.
Jackhammers……LOL……Maybe one day I’ll get you in a race truck. Enjoy the weather !!!!……Our 3 days of winter is over in Livingston. Hello heat and humidity……already.
One day...that would be an experience. Heat and humidity already?!? That's a little early...even for Livingston! LOL...Sondra kept calling it Jackhammers all day! It was hilarious. Thanks
We're going on two years now with the channel. Started it in April 2022. Haven't been in Amarillo in a year so may have been another rig. Thanks for the comment and we appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Be careful. I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff about frame flex / failures. Things that have been associated with it is weight, pin boxes, and yes even leaf spring packs. You might want to contact manufacturer and see if 3500 is supported by them. I don’t know.
Hmmm...I think you're thinking of another situation. Our trailer is designed for a pin weight of 13K lbs and our frame is based on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and 22.5 tires and over the road running gear. No frame flex here... but also can't haul it with a 3500, that's why we have our Volvo 780 pull it. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
Great way to start the “flick”!! A skiff nerve wracking, but great!! On the drone shot as you’re pulling out from the site, we had to rewind as we thought you had left your star link there! (Even though we saw you pack it up! Lol) Sondra, question. Why do you use the piece of wood on the door thresholds and in the shower door. Like, I know what they do, lol, but doesn’t your doors have snaps or hooks? Just curious. Like the cut up pool noodles are super creative!! (By the way, I have a rug on my side of the truck too! My husband just cracked up!)
Thanks. Snaps or hooks for those doors wouldn't work quite right due to their location. They are residential and not really set up to move so we had to get creative to immobilize them. It's worked for 5 years in this trailer so no complaints. Getting out was a bit tighter than we expected... 😆 thanks for your comments. 😊 oh, that would have been terrible to leave Starlink!
We've driven by those places so many times on our way back and forth between CA and AZ. We never had time to stop and explore. It's definitely on our list now. Have you taken the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? That's another item on my bucket list.
Hey Phyllis...that comes under the category of "Stop and smell the roses"! 😂😎 We've been on the Tramway several times and it's a lot of fun and super scenic. There appeared to be too much snow for us up top so we passed on this trip.
Great video, i was at King of the Hammers, boondocking for 9 days, I was worried about getting stuck in the mud from the rain but it was ok. You are going to some of the place I go all the time. I will be interested on your route to Death Valley and where you stay. I camp every year by Ballarat and Panamint Springs, love that area.
Glad to hear you didn't get stuck. Burning Man was a mess this year... we didn't go but read about it. We've been to Lone Pine but not to Panamint Springs, next time. We're looking forward to this trip. Did you race at KOH? Thank you for watching.
I want to do the Palms to Pines on my Motorcycle, for sure. So David can't pass a What a Burger and Sondra a Chester's, or is it both of you with the Chicken?
Oh man! That was too close on the building and the dumpster!! 😅 I was holding my breath! 🤣
You and me both, Thom. It was a lot closer on both ends than I thought it would be! I really thought I'd have much more room on the dumpster side.
Watching your video’s with all of the scenic shots is like watching a National Geographic special.
Wow! Thank you so much for that huge compliment. We're excited that you enjoyed it and are along on the journey.
Went to Joshua Tree many times and no longer in California now. Great place to see
Fun place, Glenn. It's so unique. We also enjoyed Mojave too!
Love your adventures! Safe travels as I’m virtually traveling with you
Awesome! Thank you! We're excited to have you along on the journey, David.
The need to mount the bikes on the back of the trailer with a rigg that big is impressive. And: THIS is a pickup of some size.
We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.
That's my daughter, Jennifer Holm, singing the song in the opening (first 13 seconds) of the video! Thanks for using great music!
That's super cool! Beautiful voice and we enjoy the song. I always try to pick good ones. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing this video
You're very welcome, William. Appreciate your time watching the channel.
I am living my dream through your travels, thank you for taking us along.
Thank you, Anna. That warms our hearts to hear that and is one of the reasons we started this channel. For our memories but also to share with others. Super glad to have you along on the journey. 😊
You have a beautiful rig. It is pretty gutsy going with black but when it shines like yours, it is the most beautiful color there is. You are a better man than most!
Thank you. But black is not a color it's a hobby! You just have to stay at it!
Interesting seeing you break camp. As always, loved this video.
Thanks, Linda! Excited to have you along on the journey each week.
Cool info on the San Andreas fault! I'm a science geek who loves nature documentaries and I don't remember ever hearing & actually seeing imagery on it! Excellent class, professors!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😆 🤣 We aim to please with laughs and information! Plus cool scenery!
So much work!! Love your video’s though. God bless and safe travels. Just so you enjoy the travels you do.
Thank you! Glad that you are along on the journey. It's not a lot of work and we enjoy the lifestyle and the process.
David, you did a great job with the editing and storytelling on this one.
Thank you very much. We appreciate your recognition of the story telling aspects of the video.
So far so good 👍
Thank you! 😃
I just never want your videos to end. A week is too long to not see what you've been up to. Anyway, thanks for taking us along.
Awesome! Thank you, Kathy! You're a sick woman if you want MORE of our videos! 😆 🤣 😂 We're so grateful to be able to share our experiences and to have you along on the journey. 😊
Although I’m sorry to not see Joshua Tree, doing things you hadn’t done before should always be priority. I enjoyed seeing some of the prep it takes to move locations. That’s a lot of work and I’m sure you didn’t show 1/2 of it. The Palms to Pines scenic highway was great and looks like my kind of drive. As always, thanks for taking us along and sharing you time and talent. P.S. I wasn’t able to avoid Covid. My husband shared before he knew he had it. Good news is we are pretty much over it and it was a fairly mild case. Take care and I will look forward to seeing Death Valley.
They did view Joshua Tree two years ago.
Thanks, Christy and glad to hear it was a mild case. We'll get to Joshua Tree again but just not in the cards for this year...maybe. 🤣 We didn't show everything on the prep to travel but it's fun and we enjoy travel days.
Wow. Your trailer and truck are truly heavy duty and what a beautiful setup! Love your videos, safe travels.
Thanks 👍Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. See you next week. 😁
👍😎👍 once again!
😎😊😁 Thank you very much.
I love watching what you two fo together 😂
Thanks for watching, Dennis.
The windmills are an eyesore. Half don't function, and ooze oil down their sides. Loved everything else. Palm Springs is great this time of year.
Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. We like the turbines when they are spinning but there are soooo many in the valley! Not crazy about the leaking!
Hey guys, wow never seen how you guys pick up? Lots of things you have to do? 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Yes, lots of stuff to do in order to roll down the road. We enjoy it. Thanks
That is the beautiful routine of those of us who love this world of carrying the house on our backs.
So true!
I held my breath turning that corner 😮 nice to see you open door for Sondra…I take it Sondra doesn’t enjoy hikes as much as you do?? Beautiful episode…thanks for taking us along … until next time 🇨🇦 ❤
😁I am definitely the hiker in the group. Sondra goes to take pictures. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi guys, I last commented when you were at Tangle Lakes in Alaska as I spent six years in Fairbanks in the military. I had hoped to meet you in Quartzite but I didn’t see you at the Big Tent when I was there but I did say hi to Jim and Kelly whom I met in Montana last summer. You drove the Palms to Pines scenic byway and were at my camping stomping ground of Thousand Trails Idyllwild. Since I live 42 miles from there, that is my location to go when it’s 100+ in Menifee CA. This time of year, over half the campground is closed as they winterize it. Your rig is way too big even in the summer. I see larger tow behinds and small Class A’s trying to fit and it’s tough at best. Your Class C would fit however. Have fun in Death Valley.
Thanks, Mark. Sorry to have missed you in the Q. We came to that same conclusion on Idyllwild once we saw it... no way would we fit! Beautiful area and I'll bet it's nice in the summer!
Such another great video! Love the getting ready to leave process.
Yes! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the video and very nices views and pictures!!🥰
You're welcome, Marco. Appreciate your time watching the channel.
Thanks for taking us along. Great to see Sondra was able to shed that big parka finally.
No kidding! That's almost a goal now is to get to temps nice enough for her to shed the parka but not too hot where she still wants to be outside! 😆 Thank you for watching the channel.
It takes a lot of work to live a 'carefree' life! Another great video, the quality is outstanding. Wish I could try out some Chester's chicken! As usual I'm looking forward to your next offering. Take care! 🙂
😆 Carol, we never thought a carefree lifestyle could be sooo much work! But we enjoy it! Wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for being with us each week!
G'day guys from Down Under! Love your set up. Here in Australia we drive large road trains, 3 trailers at once. New subscriber👍
Hey, Brent, G'Day from up north! We want to get down under one of these days. They'll run a train on occasion up here but only in a few states on certain roads. We want to get a caravan and run some tracks in Australia to Uluru and all over the coast. Thanks for subscribing.
Still catching up guy's. 😂😂😂. Editing of your video's is on a professional level. 😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😁,Kate. High praise.
Yep, give it a test tug. Smart move. And that maneuver around the dumpster and next to the building was tough to watch.
😆 it was tough to drive it too! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel.
@@bigtruckbigtravels I really like the idea of pulling a rig with an HDT but not sure I need to pull a 40+ foot 5th wheel around the country. Would really like to get the HDT though.
Hi again, watching your prep to leave reminds me of every vacation I took. I am always the last to leave as I do a final walk around to see.. the top 3 reason, cellphone cords, a flip flop under bed, and I can't believe I left behind a mini shampoo, 😅😅😅
Love that! 🤣😂😎That's funny...and we can relate to it!
As a person who lives at the western foot of Mt. San Jacinto, thank you for showcasing my home ❤ You always do such a lovely job of editing your videos too! I’ve stayed at the Thousand Trails in Idyllwild.. it boasts the highest elevation swimming pool 😂 thank you for your efforts.. always appreciated.
You are so welcome! Lovely area. That's interesting about the pool! Thanks 😄
You guys are AWESOME!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just found you today..Love your channel! Subscribed 😊
Wow! Thank you so much. We really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Boss driving, David.👍🏾 6:55
Dude! Closer than anticipated for sure! Thanks 😄
Oh my gosh! I was waiting for you to hit the building and the dumpster. Glad you didn't. What a fun day trip. Thank you for taking us along. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it! Our goal is to not hit anything... but it was definitely closer than we anticipated!
Absolutely one for our “gotta do” list… that Palms to Pines was awesome! Photography was fantastic! Loved that Jack Rabbit! Great job both of you 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing! Enjoying every moment! Safe travels ❤️~Wendy
Glad you enjoyed it! The scenic byway was really nice and unexpected. Next time we'll plan on more time for a hike too!
That was some skilled driving and knowing your rig, missing that building and dumpster. Way to go!
I can’t wait to see Death Valley with you.
Thank you. We got a lot closer to both than was expected! DV will be fun!
I like seeing how you button up everything in the house 😊
It's definitely a process, Sheri. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching the channel.
Also, I wonder if you have forgotten that Sondra is recording and walking and you when too far? An she needed to hike it to reach the semi?!? 😅😅😅
She likes to get a little exercise every now and then! 🤣😂😎 I've never left her...yet! We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey.
You people are such hard workers. The scenery in this video was absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks, Laurel. It's not work yet, we enjoy this lifestyle and the pace. When it starts to "feel" like work then we'll slow down. Until then, buckle up, we've got more places to visit!
In the midst of the atmospheric rivers, good luck on staying afloat. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan
Thanks, Morgan. We've been fortunate to have good weather out west this winter for the most part. A few days here and there but no complaints. We use those days for indoor chores! Thank you. 😃
8:16: 🚗 Unexpected changes in travel plans lead to a shift from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs for a day trip.
10:14: ⏰ Timing and priorities dictate skipping planned activity for a unique experience in Palm Springs.
14:50: 🏞️ Exploring a scenic drive in Palm Springs, California after a hiking adventure.
21:40: 🏞️ Exploring remote mountain town, encountering unexpected Chester's Chicken, and feeling isolated in the middle of nowhere.
24:39: 🚍 Traveling through scenic route to Death Valley, facing challenges with RV tanks en route.
Timestamps by Tammy AI
Ok... thank you...Tammy. Nice recap.
Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for the suggestion of things to do in the Palm Desert area.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate your kind comments too. Palm Desert area is a lot of fun with a really cool vibe.
Loved the scenic tours. Thank you. Looking forward to Death Valley. Safe travels.
Thank you very much. Oh, DV will be fun and epic.
When you talk about the tail of the dragon.
Are you talking about 129 in the mountains of N.C.
There is a road in the mountains that goes from Topton to Robbinsville and it called the Tail of the Dragon that goes from Topton to Robbinsville.
I am from the Topton/ Andrews area.
Our area was one of the many area hit by Hurricane Helene.
The county I am from has been cut off because of the flooding of the Nantahala River to the east of us and to the west the Broad River flooded.
Their are still people back in the hollows and coves that have no power last time I talked to family back home.
This is Cherokee Co.,N.C.
Just thought I would ask and tell you about our damage from the Hurricane too.
I don't know about going over to Robbinsvile on 129 and that is Graham Co.,N.C were the Dragon Tail goes.
I hearing this from family back.
I now live in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Please Take Care and Safe Travels,
CASSIE❤
Yes, Cassie, that is the "tail" we speak of since we used to live in the Boone, NC area. Friends in the area were hit hard. Sorry about your relatives. It was a terrible storm.
Great driving!!😊
Thank you for all the great videos. We really enjoy them.
Glad you like them! It was a little tighter turn than we anticipated but it all worked out just fine. Thanks for watching and excited to have you along on the journey.
@@bigtruckbigtravels
You all have seen more of Alaska than I have. I’ve live up there most of my life. We would take 6 wk’s off every summer. 3 wks we would explore places we hadn’t been. Then the last 3 wks we would fly out to the Continental US. And explore places we haven’t been before. Plus visit family we didn’t know. Lots of fun. But way out of our comfort zone.
I like in the intro how you showed us what your routines are when preparing to leave!
Glad you liked it!! We thought it would be a different way to start and also show everyone what we do with our unique setup. Not for everyone but we enjoy it. Appreciate your time watching the channel as always.
That jackhammer thing! Great early morning chuckle from that!
😆 she just can't get that right!
Hi from Canada .Thanks for sharing this video.look forward to more of your adventures.
Thanks for watching! Stay warm up north.
I spent 21/2 years at 29 Palms MCAGCTC. Lots of weekends exploring Joshua Tree Nat’l Monument. Beautiful scenery.
Wow! Thank you for your service. You must know Joshua Tree fairly well. Beautiful area.
U guys keep polishing ur schtick another great video😊
😆 🤣 thank you very much. We're hoping for a nice shiny big schtick!
Just gorgeous! Loved the Palms to Pines route. The video and stills are awesome! Thanks for sharing - looking forward to Death Valley.
DV will be fun and epic. Thanks for watching the channel. Glad you enjoyed it this week.
Wow half a days work to pack up and then I thought you were leaving Sondra behind lol !
Love the idea of door jammers.
We always take our time with packing up for travel days but there are a lot of little things for sure! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for doing these, I'm guessing you're gonna' head to the lake that re-appeared.
Thank you for watching the channel. You never know where we'll end up... but a reappearing lake does sound cool... especially in the driest place in North America!
Another awesome tour tonight. Some where I've never been..thank you. Great video!😊
Glad you enjoyed it, Mona. Always fun to see new places! Thanks for watching.
Great pics of Southern Cali.
Thank you. Beautiful area. 😍
Hey David and Sondra! Thanks for sharing your adventures! I love going places with you! One video a week is just not enough! 😂
Thank you very much for the kind words 😊. Really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃 Hmmm... more than one a week... does that come under "too much of a good thing"?!? 😆 🤣
Two a week would be perfect!!
We so enjoyed meeting you two! The Idylwild loop is very cool! Safe travels & have fun 😊
Awesome! Thank you for the afternoon and lunch. We'll have to do it again. The Whataburger sauce was a success!
Just caught your rig in Las Vegas at the thousand trails rv park
Uh oh! We've been caught! 😆 Appreciate the comments. Thanks.
You have great pariferial there young man! Seasoned....
😆 🤣 Thanks. Always good to have a spotter too!
Man!! That was a close one getting out of there!! Bet Sondra was having lots of "hot flashes"!!! 😮
Love the sound of your of your engine when you start it up!! 😊
Why do you leave your shower door & closet doors open??
😆 a lot closer than we anticipated! The way the doors are designed, they are more secure when open and blocked in that fashion than if we tried to lock them closed. Sounds weird but it works. Thanks for watching... oh, yes, Sondra was hot flashing all the way to the gate!
Another great video! My husband and I went to a RV show today and I was thinking of y’all. Lots of nice rigs!!! Great job guys! 😎
Thanks, Sandra. Always fun to look at RV's... we still enjoy it! Hope you had a great day.
Beautiful video, drone videos and pictures like a movie. Even a realistic Earth quake scene at the San Andreas Fault 😂. We also prefer hiking up. Downwards, especially with our big dogs on a leash can be challenging. Safe travels!
Thank you. The quake was fun! I'll bet going downhill with dogs is a challenge... they want to run!
Just want to thank you two for the ride along.. till the next time..
Thank you, too for being there and helping to make this journey fun! We enjoy sharing our experiences with everyone and it's exciting to know you enjoy it.
Hello another great Video thanks for taking me alone
Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
I have the waste master system too, put it on a rig as soon as I get it… nice system…
Then, you know what I'm talking about, Chris. I really like the system and such an improvement from the usual flimsier bayonet type hose.
Hi guy's...good video...wind farm...been there toooooo many times....love the drone shots...thanks stay safe...J&A2ofus
Thanks 👍J&A! I'll bet your "visit" was not in a car for a tour! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel. Stay safe while traveling. See you down the road!
That was stunning, great video.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊
Great scenery
Thanks. Beautiful area and a great several days.
Very nice
Thanks. Appreciate the comments.
The memories! Used to always take the back way off 15 (Temecula/Anza) to get to the desert from San Diego. And when I lived in PS/PD (yes both cities) I would drive up to Idyllwild with a friend and have lunch at the Mexican restaurant there. I still today, keep abreast of the real estate market in all of those places (my Realtor mind never went away). Now, the big question is (from the time I see you going down the flat stretch but you went back to the hiking) did you go up the big incline (mentioned 3000+ feet) to Yucca Valley and turn left off the main drag towards Barstow? If so, I've traveled that way to Vegas lol. I may have gotten around back in my day. Much like you two now! Great video. Thanks!
You have been around, KB! That's the way we went this time. Beautiful drive... better than 215 through Riverside. Idyllwild was our first visit in that area and we really enjoyed it. We'll be back. Our next stop will be fun... and unusual. Always appreciate your comments each week. Thank you. 😃
Beautiful scenery… made me a wee bit homesick. Although we didn’t live on that side of the mountain (Lake Arrowhead) you were able to catch the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains and San Jacinto Mountains. Safe travels can’t wait to see what is in store next.
Glad you enjoyed it and excited it brought back good memories. Our next stop will be fun...and scenic...and epic! Can't wait!
@@bigtruckbigtravels Exciting..looking forward to seeing it.
Ok, I found your page a few weeks back. Now I am through with all of your videos. Thanks for sharing, it gives me a chance to see areas I will never get to. I noticed on your "to do" list I saw the UP of Michigan. A lot of beautiful sights there, but make sure you get to Northern, and Western areas of the lower as well. I would suggest coming into the UP from Wi,. or Mn., and working East. Copper Harbor has some beautiful sights, but not sure you want to take your rig up that highway. Going East across the top of the UP, there is plenty to see. Then cross the bridge into the Lower you have Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw Island, and plenty of parks. The entire state has great things to see, Henry Ford Museum, and Greenfield Village, Lighthouses, etc. But I guess the West side has a lot too. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Holland, more lighthouses, parks, and beaches all along the coast. I have to say, visiting the Lower, would be well worth the time it takes.
Thanks Chris. We are going to visit the UP but also the lower part of MI too. We will spend an entire summer (April - September) exploring a state we have little experience with so we're excited for the opportunity. Appreciate the input.
I would shoot for May to October. More things will be open starting in May, and you may catch Fall colors in the U.P. in October.@@bigtruckbigtravels
😂You made it 8.25 minutes in, and the plans truly changed. You really never did that before, going so long without a word.
Something different for sure. We try to mix it up to keep you on your toes! You definitely have to be flexible in this lifestyle. Thanks for the comment.
Great video guys!!!
The dumpster couldn’t have been put in a better spot!!! Man o man, these dang RV parks are set up like a dang mouse trap for us big rigs!!! Its like tryn 2 juggle chain saws getting in an out of sime of them.
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Thank you. No kidding! They should have RVers design RV parks... of course, then there may only be half as many sites! 😆 🤣 😂
I lived in the Coachella Valley for 50 years. Some Springtimes are filled with flowers if there was a wet Winter. Some, however, are not. As for summer, it’s always dry and butt-flaming, scorching hot.
Thanks for sharing! We stay away in the summer time! Beautiful winter/spring/Fall area.
Do you use a checklist to ensure all that is needed to be done before leaving? I’m sure I would forget something. Thanks for taking us along on you journeys. 😊
Yes we do but so much now is muscle memory since we're rolling about every 1-2 weeks. The list is good to have and update as we change things based on improvements.
Love watching your channel? 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much, glad you're back each week.
Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊
Thanks for watching!
Love the scenery. Good photography. Do you have cameras that capture you driving down the road? Sondra what type of sunglasses do you wear?
Sondra got her sunglasses at the Tampa RV Super Show. We can't remember the vendors name but she's trying to find him. No special cameras for the road, just a drone, GoPro and a few Samsung phones. Thank you for the comment 😃 and for your time watching the channel.
Great 😊
Thank you! Cheers! Glad you could "drop by".
wow what a beautiful city
We really enjoy it. Great place. Thanks 😄
Hello - just a suggestion re hiking up and down - we use one walking stick each - really helps with the knees
Thanks, Margaret. We've used poles before but it's Sondra's toes that get squished! Maybe this new pair of boots will help.
Jackhammers……LOL……Maybe one day I’ll get you in a race truck. Enjoy the weather !!!!……Our 3 days of winter is over in Livingston. Hello heat and humidity……already.
One day...that would be an experience. Heat and humidity already?!? That's a little early...even for Livingston! LOL...Sondra kept calling it Jackhammers all day! It was hilarious. Thanks
I just saw you at the loves west in Amarillo didn't know you had a RUclips channel
We're going on two years now with the channel. Started it in April 2022. Haven't been in Amarillo in a year so may have been another rig. Thanks for the comment and we appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃
Nice Job David
Thanks, Bill. Really appreciate your comments.
If you haven't, you need to hike the 3 miles up Cafe Creek Canyon to the Cafe Creek Falls off Rt 12 near Escalante.
Thank you. We'll make a note of that.
Great video
We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.
No Stickers?
Sondra checkout Chester’s for Stickers… Vista Point…
Got to see Scottie’s Castle! Great Tour.
When it opens, we will tour it! Thanks
Be careful. I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff about frame flex / failures. Things that have been associated with it is weight, pin boxes, and yes even leaf spring packs. You might want to contact manufacturer and see if 3500 is supported by them. I don’t know.
Hmmm...I think you're thinking of another situation. Our trailer is designed for a pin weight of 13K lbs and our frame is based on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and 22.5 tires and over the road running gear. No frame flex here... but also can't haul it with a 3500, that's why we have our Volvo 780 pull it. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃
Great way to start the “flick”!! A skiff nerve wracking, but great!! On the drone shot as you’re pulling out from the site, we had to rewind as we thought you had left your star link there! (Even though we saw you pack it up! Lol) Sondra, question. Why do you use the piece of wood on the door thresholds and in the shower door. Like, I know what they do, lol, but doesn’t your doors have snaps or hooks? Just curious. Like the cut up pool noodles are super creative!! (By the way, I have a rug on my side of the truck too! My husband just cracked up!)
Thanks. Snaps or hooks for those doors wouldn't work quite right due to their location. They are residential and not really set up to move so we had to get creative to immobilize them. It's worked for 5 years in this trailer so no complaints. Getting out was a bit tighter than we expected... 😆 thanks for your comments. 😊 oh, that would have been terrible to leave Starlink!
So weird knowing I was traveling those same roads and seeing the windmills and driving up to lake arrowhead not that long ago
Wow, Kelly, it is definitely a small world out there. Safe travels to you.
very nice video
Thank you. Appreciate your comments.
We've driven by those places so many times on our way back and forth between CA and AZ. We never had time to stop and explore. It's definitely on our list now. Have you taken the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway? That's another item on my bucket list.
Hey Phyllis...that comes under the category of "Stop and smell the roses"! 😂😎 We've been on the Tramway several times and it's a lot of fun and super scenic. There appeared to be too much snow for us up top so we passed on this trip.
Great video, i was at King of the Hammers, boondocking for 9 days, I was worried about getting stuck in the mud from the rain but it was ok. You are going to some of the place I go all the time. I will be interested on your route to Death Valley and where you stay. I camp every year by Ballarat and Panamint Springs, love that area.
Glad to hear you didn't get stuck. Burning Man was a mess this year... we didn't go but read about it. We've been to Lone Pine but not to Panamint Springs, next time. We're looking forward to this trip. Did you race at KOH? Thank you for watching.
@@bigtruckbigtravels no I did not race.
Silly question do you all put on your sun Block before hicking on desert trails really enjoy the show love your equipment you all travel with
Generally, yes, but we'll also bring it with us. The hats help...especially me with no hair! 😆
I want to do the Palms to Pines on my Motorcycle, for sure. So David can't pass a What a Burger and Sondra a Chester's, or is it both of you with the Chicken?
Hey Rod! Both on the Chesters (a little more Sondra) and the P to P on the bike would be a very nice ride. Hope you are doing well in OK.
You should hike the PCT by idywild next time but after the snow melts. Better “ vistas”.
Yes, we were talking about that. We've hiked sections of the PCT around Yosemite and Mt Hood. Always cool. Thanks
Safe travels? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you very much.