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Very knowledgeable young man...... I have built what we need and want .... The guy over there has what he wants the guy on over there has what he needs and wants!!! 1 size don't fit all ........ EVER!! Wise words from such a youngster
Followed their build and remember answering questions on several of the sites their one. We also are full-time and pull with a converted semi truck. We've been full-time since 2013 and with a Volvo truck since 2014. Over time you carry less repair stuff as you learn what breaks more often, what spares you need to carry etc. We carry small designated totes for 12v electric, 120v electric, RV plumbing, truck air, truck "Plumbing" (radiator hoses, heater hose), RV tire-bearing-suspension, and then various totes for tools. Our Volvo is singled short as well but has a bed with 5 boxes to help store stuff. Currently, we're dragging a DRV Memphis floorplan at 46' and double towing a Smart car behind it. 74' overall.
Kudos to Josh and Megan. This is the nicest finished Crawler Hauler I've seen to date. Well done! I went the reverse, lengthening a Volvo VNL 730 to carry/garage my 4-door Jeep and pull a 5th wheel RV trailer. We're 70 feet going down the road.
Another family living their best life! This is amazing! We just started out three months ago in a 28’ Winnebago. There’s so much to learn. What an inspiration to say the least.😊 And yes, yes, yes! No school could ever offer your children what you are giving them.🥰
The Volvo Vacationer. Very impressed with the build and going from a tent to this!! Unbelievable! As a truck driver I'd put a Pete or KW up front, but you did a fantastic job pulling this together!
This episode should be named “Mad Max Special”. I could see this literally in the RV future! Would love the same set-up as well!! Storage, stability, accessibility. WOW WOW & MORE WOW !!!! Thanks for the review!! “They do exist!” LOL LOL Happy Happy trails to all!!
I followed his build on ig. It doesnt get any better than that. So many diy'ers out there building crawler haulers, some manufacturers have finally taken notice and are offering their own.
Great video! Thank you for making it one long video instead of breaking it up into small parts. Fantastic intro! I love seeing someone's imagination come to reality. Thanks for taking the time to travel, film and edit this one, your efforts are recognized! Thank you!!!
Love this video. I wish them much luck on the road. So happy he made the choice of his family over the business and money. You never get those days back. Good job mom and dad. Name it " going big for the kids"
Hey kids,,, i Usually don't bloviate but,,, given the length of this vid, my enjoyment of this extravaganza hit me about ten levels up from your previous work and held me beginning to end. Creativity in vidiography, presentation and music selection was exceptional, and as an "outside the box closet dreamer" i am motivated as I contemplate transforming my first type III ambulance.
If you remember me I can be critical of you tubers. This was a good job with great content. I enjoyed it. The couple was also well spoken. Amazing job with the Solitude. I have seen 5th wheels on flat beds that where damaged but not like this. Wow.
What an amazing family they deserve all the happiness on their travels. I will say jealousy is a nasty disease and I'm suffering from it immensely with their setup. I also fear the unknown of driving a fifth wheel around but something about that truck that says everything will be okay. Amazing video Tom just said that Sheri wasn't with you to see your favorite spot. I will say with all the travels I've shared with you it is definitely my favorite spot as well and I hope one day to be able to be there .
Hey Tom would like to just thank you for for the great video ,unbelievable that you flew all the way out there to interview these folks. I especially like this video because I am undetermined which way to go, If I go with a 5th wheel it will definitely be a big rig. I watch Sweet Travels On their channel and really didn't Realize that the big rig was an option or how big that setup has actually grown.So great to see that set up not sure if I would go to that extent If I did decide to go with a big rig but I can definitely see the advantages in what he has done. So would just like to thank you for the video. Safe travels back home
If you ever have trouble getting into spots you should put the convex mirrors on the front corners of your rig. As professional truck driver I use those convex mirrors on the left and front fenders every day.
Tom; great interview and photos of Josh & Meghan Russell’s wild RV Solitude, Black Volvo Semi and that white four-door HD truck; my question is did you ever ask to see if Meghan drives that big Semi??
This looks like an incredible rig, but one minor issue is that particular tractor is not designed to haul 80k pounds (28:36). With only one drive axle, regardless of engine horsepower, it is probably specced for about 7k more than you can legally do with your rig. In other words the tractor can haul at 66k pounds GCWR but you are at 59k: 12k steers, 20k drives, 27k for the three trailer 9k singles. The lowest weight rating (axle, tire, or state regulations) controls that number for each axle, so be very careful when you replace tires or you may lose weight capacity.
@@51-FS I do not recommend driving overweight to see for yourself. You might get away with it for some time, but you may not. If you make it obvious the police absolutely will notice and the only thing that matters for commercial versus personal use is in the former case the violation goes against the company and the driver instead of the driver alone. The states where I have registered large vehicles for personal use charge significantly more for those vehicles based upon their weight. They have a reason for doing so, and the registered weight has been on every vehicle registration I have had for large vehicles - personal use or commercial. Tires and axles don't care if you are driving your personal vehicle or using the vehicle in commerce. If you exceed the weight rating you are operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner, which is unlawful. Many of the regulations for commercial vehicles do not apply to vehicles not used in commerce, but operating the vehicle safely is the obligation of every single driver using the roads.
You are correct. I was referring to what the tractor was originally intended to haul. We are 48,080lbs loaded and full of water, diesel, and truck on back. We plan to add another 1000lbs in solar but that’s about it for us. We should be right at 50,000lbs unless we dump 200gal of water when we tow. Then we should be right back to where we are now. As for tires, that’s why we went to the 17.5 Alcoa and double coin rubber, the last thing we would do now is skimp on safety ;-)
@@BoostedFJ I have been thinking of starting with a standard dry box and building it into an RV myself, but mounting yours on a high-quality trailer was definitely a stroke of genius. Tires are hard to come by at the current moment, but they truly are a safety-critical item. Another thing that may be problematic is the pickup truck's overhang. I don't know if you have and/ or use flags/ lights for the rear of the truck but in states such as Arizona any overhang at all requires one (daytime) or both (night).
Can we just take a moment to recognize Grand Design here? During a time when many manufacturers are cutting corners and distancing themselves from their clients - we have THIS. Have you made it to their annual national rally yet? Would love to see the reactions from that...😆 Also, the Volvo with the Cummins is a perfect setup - even for commercial drivers. Have you been messed with by any state's DOT?
This is one of your awesome content! I watched it all the way to the end. I love the rig set up and for the name I would like to name the truck “Maximus” and the trailer “Maximilian” or “Maxi”.
THIS is exactly what I have been looking for. Seriously! Like, near EXACT ! Now I NEED a few pics of this rig so I can put it on my dream board. If the owner see this comment, PLEASE reach out to me. I Did see a sign on the inside that said DREAM BIG ! and that is exactly what I am doing. If EnjoyTheJourney sees that, please pass this humble request on the the owners in the hopes that they would grant my request for some dream photos. I LOVE how this is put together ! It actually goes beyond what I have been trying to dream of, but my drawings don't even come close to this.
I love how you talk about the stopping power!! Most of the people don't think of that they just read the manual and say ya my truck engine can tow that. love it nice set up.
Wow! What a amazing video! Necessity (or desire) truly is the mother of invention. Your creativity has blown the walls completely off my box. Wonderful adventurous life!! Thank You for sharing🤗
This is a fantastic build. Just from experience leaving your business in the hands of people that are "like family" is the biggest mistake you could make with your business. If you are not there to watch your money you have given someone the keys to the safe and don't be surprised when someone embezzles and steals your future.
Remember that George Thorogood song 'Ride on, Josephine'? Call it Maxine to also tie in the Mad Max theme, and because a proper yacht also needs a feminine name. Or maybe War Pig (Remember Pigs on the Wing?). My dad used to always play that music on road trips. I can just picture you rolling down the open road jamming to that. Brings back memories. So cool guys, it sure pays to be a fabricator when you want to do something different!
Tom this was an Incredible video! They have the same Grand Design I do. This guy has it all dialed in doesn't he!? Amazing what this family is all about. Those cats were Awesome!!
A great video. Best I've seen thus far. What a wonderful setup and great family. All the best to them and the adventures they're bringing to their children. Tom kudo's for sharing this, great content. Also a name that I think would be fitting might include something with Crystals. Maybe something like "Crystalize" or "Crystalasaurus". Lol
The main couch has a hide-a-bed we make up daily. We have big plans for a new semi with a bunk house in it. Obviously they won’t need it until they get older but we’re planning ahead.
I had same question about where kids sleep. ....thanks for that answer. No way I'd want to do that set up every night and am.. that would have been a priority for me.
@@denisephillips9269 stay tuned we have an amazing bunk house plan since day one. The build for that will start this year. It’s going to be soooo cool.
Another option with washer is to have a separate grey tank just for washer and recycle water through a filter system. Friends removed their bathroom in garage and installed washer dryer there and used the black tank from that bathroom as washer grey tank. Works well and hasn't had any issues in 5 years
If you're lucky enough to enjoy RV'ing in the more open parts (west) of this beautiful land, then you may not know how good you have it. RV'ing in the east and looking at folks in the west can feel like driving a go-cart at NASCAR. So much potential out there, but we won't get time for it till the kids grow and I retire. Local east is fun, but hooooweee do I want to head west. 🙂
Love your end of video recaps. It reminds me of Laura Ingall Wilder. Something was always said @ the end of Little House on the Prairie. Usually stated by Michael Landon (Pa) or Melissa Gilbert (Half Pint).
Just wanted to say love ya guys and missed ya Haven't seen one of your videos in a while. I m so getting spring fever. Camping, fishing, swimming, BBQs....AAAAHHHH
This guy being a fabricator he is very smart it is 100% correct and everything that he speaks of especially the turning radius of that Volvo with the Volvo tractor being a single axle tractor it turns even better but besides that Volvo tractors turn very short to begin with even if it were a tandem also what he speaks about having his axles on his trailer so far for work helps his turning capability as well you can definitely tell that a very capable fabricator owns and built this setup very well done
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00:00 Intro
06:40 Lees Ferry Campground
07:56 Grand Design Solitude 310 GKR mods & upgrade tour begins
10:37 Camping on the Colorado River, what to do in Page & Lees Ferry
25:33 Clear Source 3 Stage Ultra Water Filter & UV Water Filter
27:35 Triple Dexter 9K Axles, weights
28:55 Do you need a special driver’s license or CDL?
30:46 2004 Volvo HDT 15L Cummins ISX 600 HP 2250 Torque 12 Speed Automated Shift Manual Air ride
33:17 Mad Max Spiked Rims
34:20 Safety HDT Truck, MPH, Fuel Capacity
35:31 Lithium vs AGM, 12V vs 6 volt batteries, Trojan L16
38:48 Doomsday Prepped!
39:22 Don’t be intimidated by an HDT Semi Truck
40:30 Extreme trailer modifications & upgrades
41:56 Class A storge on a 5th wheel! Adding extra RC storage boxes
43:52 How I take my garage full of Milwaukee tools on the road, pass-through storage
47:50 Safety, Fire Extinguishers
50:04 Preventing tire blow out damage
51:53 How do you level it with Lippert 6 point leveling system & One Control? Customization & modifications
56:17 Why go full time with family and kids? How to get ready
58:44 Managing a small business while full time on the road
1:06:17 MORryde Sliding Cargo Tray for freezer
1:07:23 Navigating a big rig in an RV park
1:09:36 How we find & manage water boondocking & dry camping
1:11:46 Sunset at Lees Ferry Campground
1:13:10 Grand Design Solitude 310 GKR kitchen tour & mods
1:14:28 No odor kitty litter solution Litter-Robot 3
1:15:05 Unique cats! Bobalinks 49% Bobcat 51% Savannah
1:21:36 Why we upgraded our toilet, upgraded RV bathroom
1:23:27 Can you run your washing machine while boondocking?
1:31:00 What is the inside of a semi or HDT look like?
1:40:05 How do kids like school on the road?
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Black Crystal
They should definitely name that rig Freedom for that is what they've gotten with it
FREEDOM BEAUTY INSTEAD OF BLACK BEAUTY
JUST A THOUGHT
'Ramblin Raven'... needs emphesizing the color & the fact that they are rambling around the nation
Black Betty (bam-ba-lam) has my vote for the rig name!!!
Absolutely! Ram Jam’s one hit wonder. And a great music video
AGREED
100%
Very knowledgeable young man......
I have built what we need and want ....
The guy over there has what he wants
the guy on over there has what he needs and wants!!! 1 size don't fit all ........ EVER!! Wise words from such a youngster
I am blown away on the amazing work done to create this adventure home, wow! I would name her BLACK BEAUTY. 🐎
Going with the Madmax theme.
The War Rig
Followed their build and remember answering questions on several of the sites their one. We also are full-time and pull with a converted semi truck. We've been full-time since 2013 and with a Volvo truck since 2014. Over time you carry less repair stuff as you learn what breaks more often, what spares you need to carry etc. We carry small designated totes for 12v electric, 120v electric, RV plumbing, truck air, truck "Plumbing" (radiator hoses, heater hose), RV tire-bearing-suspension, and then various totes for tools. Our Volvo is singled short as well but has a bed with 5 boxes to help store stuff. Currently, we're dragging a DRV Memphis floorplan at 46' and double towing a Smart car behind it. 74' overall.
Kudos to Josh and Megan. This is the nicest finished Crawler Hauler I've seen to date. Well done!
I went the reverse, lengthening a Volvo VNL 730 to carry/garage my 4-door Jeep and pull a 5th wheel RV trailer. We're 70 feet going down the road.
My rig is 79 feet and 60 thousand pounds and I'm going bigger
A Ford Cummins owner. That's probably the craziest thing about this video.
Another family living their best life! This is amazing! We just started out three months ago in a 28’ Winnebago. There’s so much to learn. What an inspiration to say the least.😊 And yes, yes, yes! No school could ever offer your children what you are giving them.🥰
The Volvo Vacationer. Very impressed with the build and going from a tent to this!! Unbelievable! As a truck driver I'd put a Pete or KW up front, but you did a fantastic job pulling this together!
Double V
It be a good handle on the CB too.
This episode should be named “Mad Max Special”. I could see this literally in the RV future! Would love the same set-up as well!! Storage, stability, accessibility. WOW WOW & MORE WOW !!!! Thanks for the review!! “They do exist!” LOL LOL Happy Happy trails to all!!
I’m learning what they call is HDT( heavy duty truck) lifestyle, too awesome and very nice set up. 😊
I followed his build on ig. It doesnt get any better than that. So many diy'ers out there building crawler haulers, some manufacturers have finally taken notice and are offering their own.
What is their IG page?
@@jmoore9459 sorry I just noticed your comment. I believe he took it down, but I will look for it.
@@SDRacing88 no problem. I just now noticed your reply to my comment. 😂 Thanks for your reply though. 👍🏻
Great video! Thank you for making it one long video instead of breaking it up into small parts. Fantastic intro! I love seeing someone's imagination come to reality. Thanks for taking the time to travel, film and edit this one, your efforts are recognized! Thank you!!!
Love this video. I wish them much luck on the road. So happy he made the choice of his family over the business and money. You never get those days back. Good job mom and dad. Name it " going big for the kids"
This guys goal in life is to never be outdone. My guess is he will never have enough.
Watch the video again. You’ll see I have all I need in that video. Love, Helth & my family is “enough” for me. Safe travels 🙌🏻
RV Name..."Thunder Home" like mad max Thunder Dome
Hey kids,,, i Usually don't bloviate but,,, given the length of this vid, my enjoyment of this extravaganza hit me about ten levels up from your previous work and held me beginning to end. Creativity in vidiography, presentation and music selection was exceptional, and as an "outside the box closet dreamer" i am motivated as I contemplate transforming my first type III ambulance.
Colossus! Amazing build, incredible imagination and execution of ideas
" King of the Road " with a mural of the rig driving through their most favorite adventure !!!
Tom, we need more coverage on the frame/lowboy interface fabrication etc
If you remember me I can be critical of you tubers. This was a good job with great content. I enjoyed it. The couple was also well spoken. Amazing job with the Solitude. I have seen 5th wheels on flat beds that where damaged but not like this. Wow.
Thank you so much Donald!
I saw this thing driving on the highway in California headed south near Sacramento a couple mo ths ago... Super cool
That’s called an RV, Clark 👍
What an amazing family they deserve all the happiness on their travels. I will say jealousy is a nasty disease and I'm suffering from it immensely with their setup. I also fear the unknown of driving a fifth wheel around but something about that truck that says everything will be okay. Amazing video Tom just said that Sheri wasn't with you to see your favorite spot. I will say with all the travels I've shared with you it is definitely my favorite spot as well and I hope one day to be able to be there .
Tom, This gets the award for the Most Unusual Video. Great job..
Wow, thanks!
This is the guy I'll park my Black Series HQ21 next to when the zombies start biting.
Incredible interview! So very well explained! A possible name for the rig could be Thundertruck!😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Hey Tom would like to just thank you for for the great video ,unbelievable that you flew all the way out there to interview these folks. I especially like this video because I am undetermined which way to go, If I go with a 5th wheel it will definitely be a big rig. I watch Sweet Travels On their channel and really didn't Realize that the big rig was an option or how big that setup has actually grown.So great to see that set up not sure if I would go to that extent If I did decide to go with a big rig but I can definitely see the advantages in what he has done. So would just like to thank you for the video. Safe travels back home
This is what dreams are made of this rig is awesome 👍😎
Master Blaster is what they should call their rig! It’s even a Mad Max reference. Loved the fabrication on his setup, well done!
Very good equipment and wonderful young family living their dreams... God bless you all and Tom MANY THANKS for sharing it.
I love this family 🎉❤
Peoples creativity always amazes me. Very cool. Good video. Long. But thanks for sharing.
The name for this rig has to be "Darth Vader"
I am assuming I am really late for a name suggestion, but with the Groot bobblehead in there, the truck should be called "I Am Truck!"
If you ever have trouble getting into spots you should put the convex mirrors on the front corners of your rig. As professional truck driver I use those convex mirrors on the left and front fenders every day.
This is an amazing rig! Can't wait to show this to my hubby. I think this is just what we needed to see. Great job you two!.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the Florida tag above the Dometic freezer!
Great video Tom! Name for the big rig: Goliath
Thanks so much!
Tom; great interview and photos of Josh & Meghan Russell’s wild RV Solitude, Black Volvo Semi and that white four-door HD truck; my question is did you ever ask to see if Meghan drives that big Semi??
Awesome video!! Love the knowledge and experience this young man have in renovating. Love the children.
That was fabulous! Everything from the family, the rig and your interaction. Just loved it. ❤❤❤
Very impressive! I really enjoyed watching this one 😊 ThunderMax!
This looks like an incredible rig, but one minor issue is that particular tractor is not designed to haul 80k pounds (28:36). With only one drive axle, regardless of engine horsepower, it is probably specced for about 7k more than you can legally do with your rig. In other words the tractor can haul at 66k pounds GCWR but you are at 59k: 12k steers, 20k drives, 27k for the three trailer 9k singles. The lowest weight rating (axle, tire, or state regulations) controls that number for each axle, so be very careful when you replace tires or you may lose weight capacity.
Can't not for hire trucks do what they want?
@@51-FS I do not recommend driving overweight to see for yourself. You might get away with it for some time, but you may not. If you make it obvious the police absolutely will notice and the only thing that matters for commercial versus personal use is in the former case the violation goes against the company and the driver instead of the driver alone. The states where I have registered large vehicles for personal use charge significantly more for those vehicles based upon their weight. They have a reason for doing so, and the registered weight has been on every vehicle registration I have had for large vehicles - personal use or commercial.
Tires and axles don't care if you are driving your personal vehicle or using the vehicle in commerce. If you exceed the weight rating you are operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner, which is unlawful. Many of the regulations for commercial vehicles do not apply to vehicles not used in commerce, but operating the vehicle safely is the obligation of every single driver using the roads.
You are correct. I was referring to what the tractor was originally intended to haul. We are 48,080lbs loaded and full of water, diesel, and truck on back. We plan to add another 1000lbs in solar but that’s about it for us. We should be right at 50,000lbs unless we dump 200gal of water when we tow. Then we should be right back to where we are now. As for tires, that’s why we went to the 17.5 Alcoa and double coin rubber, the last thing we would do now is skimp on safety ;-)
@@BoostedFJ I have been thinking of starting with a standard dry box and building it into an RV myself, but mounting yours on a high-quality trailer was definitely a stroke of genius. Tires are hard to come by at the current moment, but they truly are a safety-critical item. Another thing that may be problematic is the pickup truck's overhang. I don't know if you have and/ or use flags/ lights for the rear of the truck but in states such as Arizona any overhang at all requires one (daytime) or both (night).
@@r2db We we’re hauling the pickup temporarily, the Crawler is with us 90% of the time and it’s 4ft shorter with no overhang.
I appreciate all the work you put into this video. Thanks.
Thanks for bringing this story to us. Great job Tom. This rig is awesome
Cool, I saw you guys at lone tree In Havasu last month. Definitely an awesome rig !
Can we just take a moment to recognize Grand Design here? During a time when many manufacturers are cutting corners and distancing themselves from their clients - we have THIS.
Have you made it to their annual national rally yet? Would love to see the reactions from that...😆
Also, the Volvo with the Cummins is a perfect setup - even for commercial drivers. Have you been messed with by any state's DOT?
What an amzing rig they have
Crazy isn't it!
Black Beauty.
This is one of your awesome content! I watched it all the way to the end. I love the rig set up and for the name I would like to name the truck “Maximus” and the trailer “Maximilian” or “Maxi”.
Maximus is a great name!
12:25 OMG the cross-eyed kittay!
Nice family oriented be safe out there
I totally agree. He is the safest 5th wheel on the road.
Wow! That is some set-up!!!
Lovely tour lovely family
Purely by pure inspiration, "Thriller" for your amazing rig!
I would name this set up, black beauty.
THIS is exactly what I have been looking for. Seriously! Like, near EXACT ! Now I NEED a few pics of this rig so I can put it on my dream board. If the owner see this comment, PLEASE reach out to me. I Did see a sign on the inside that said DREAM BIG ! and that is exactly what I am doing. If EnjoyTheJourney sees that, please pass this humble request on the the owners in the hopes that they would grant my request for some dream photos. I LOVE how this is put together ! It actually goes beyond what I have been trying to dream of, but my drawings don't even come close to this.
I love how you talk about the stopping power!! Most of the people don't think of that they just read the manual and say ya my truck engine can tow that. love it nice set up.
What an awesome setup! Great video Tom, thanks!
Amazing editing Tom! Just love your video's!
Definitely jealous! I would call the setup
The
" Dream Weaver "
A mini split system heat pump would work great for your rig
Great idea
Wow! What a amazing video! Necessity (or desire) truly is the mother of invention. Your creativity has blown the walls completely off my box. Wonderful adventurous life!! Thank You for sharing🤗
LOVE Old Glory flying high!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow it's so beautiful
I have been dreaming of this set up for years.
That is an awesome crawler hauler!! Very jealous of that set up, no issue towing whatever you could dream up.
It is just fantastic
That’s amazing you Fifth wheel you semi all you set up that you have that’s totally amazing
I am a retired over-the-road driver, and I used to pull step deck. should look into lift axle on the trailer that'll help you back in sharper
This is something I’ve been toying with. What axle would be best to lift?
The rear axle would be the best to lift that would shorten your wheel base to help but it could also cause tail swing.
@@andrewgilbreath1331 I’m looking into this
Talk about a “show and tell” episode!!!
This is a fantastic build. Just from experience leaving your business in the hands of people that are "like family" is the biggest mistake you could make with your business. If you are not there to watch your money you have given someone the keys to the safe and don't be surprised when someone embezzles and steals your future.
Wow! What a great idea!
Glad you like it!
11mpg is very respectable, I may hit that occasionally with my 3500 and 41'. I'd honestly worry about that truck not being worked hard enough lol.
Black beauty.
Really enjoyed the interview, you did a great job Tom! Safe travels! And we missed Cheri.
Cheri is missed as she always adds something divine to their videos.
Remember that George Thorogood song 'Ride on, Josephine'? Call it Maxine to also tie in the Mad Max theme, and because a proper yacht also needs a feminine name. Or maybe War Pig (Remember Pigs on the Wing?). My dad used to always play that music on road trips. I can just picture you rolling down the open road jamming to that. Brings back memories. So cool guys, it sure pays to be a fabricator when you want to do something different!
What a great video. Nice work and a well given tour of this “black beast”
OMG BEST RV EVERY
Tom this was an Incredible video! They have the same Grand Design I do. This guy has it all dialed in doesn't he!? Amazing what this family is all about. Those cats were Awesome!!
Just cool as hell Tom. Thanks for this vid. Fun to watch. Boys and their toys ! He's an engineering marvel for sure.
Glad you enjoyed it
A great video. Best I've seen thus far. What a wonderful setup and great family. All the best to them and the adventures they're bringing to their children. Tom kudo's for sharing this, great content. Also a name that I think would be fitting might include something with Crystals. Maybe something like "Crystalize" or "Crystalasaurus". Lol
HI guys from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I was starting to think we weren't going to get to see the inside. It starts at about 01:13:00
Yeah, you were thinking of Knight Rider. The truck's name was Goliath.
Great rig! Great video covering everything. I was also curious about where the kiddo’s sleep??
The main couch has a hide-a-bed we make up daily. We have big plans for a new semi with a bunk house in it. Obviously they won’t need it until they get older but we’re planning ahead.
@@BoostedFJ Did you do the custom fabs ? Like on the front storage bay under the 5th wheel?
I had same question about where kids sleep. ....thanks for that answer. No way I'd want to do that set up every night and am.. that would have been a priority for me.
@@denisephillips9269 stay tuned we have an amazing bunk house plan since day one. The build for that will start this year. It’s going to be soooo cool.
Another option with washer is to have a separate grey tank just for washer and recycle water through a filter system. Friends removed their bathroom in garage and installed washer dryer there and used the black tank from that bathroom as washer grey tank. Works well and hasn't had any issues in 5 years
If you're lucky enough to enjoy RV'ing in the more open parts (west) of this beautiful land, then you may not know how good you have it. RV'ing in the east and looking at folks in the west can feel like driving a go-cart at NASCAR. So much potential out there, but we won't get time for it till the kids grow and I retire. Local east is fun, but hooooweee do I want to head west. 🙂
I loved your tour Tom of the truck and camper . Your kids are so precious how could we not prescribe to your channel .Black Beauty
ETJL thx for taking us along on your journey. What a rig.
Love your end of video recaps. It reminds me of Laura Ingall Wilder. Something was always said @ the end of Little House on the Prairie. Usually stated by Michael Landon (Pa) or Melissa Gilbert (Half Pint).
Just wanted to say love ya guys and missed ya Haven't seen one of your videos in a while. I m so getting spring fever. Camping, fishing, swimming, BBQs....AAAAHHHH
This guy being a fabricator he is very smart it is 100% correct and everything that he speaks of especially the turning radius of that Volvo with the Volvo tractor being a single axle tractor it turns even better but besides that Volvo tractors turn very short to begin with even if it were a tandem also what he speaks about having his axles on his trailer so far for work helps his turning capability as well you can definitely tell that a very capable fabricator owns and built this setup very well done
All I can say is WOW!!!!! ❤️
Wow that's definitely a cool rig
Totally!
I would call that monster
BIG FOOT
This goes down as one of my favorites , thanks !
Wow what a great rig! Really amazing!
Did you enlarge the compartment with your generator/batteries?
@@michelefliginger8910 no that is factory size Grand Design