Back on the Road ~ Monument Valley Utah ~ New Road Setup & 100 Degrees!
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” and puppy “Tig” in a 24ft 2001 Ford Tioga RV named “Freeda” and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2023)
*Main Camera: Sony A7 IV With 20mm 1.8F Lens
*Stealth Camera: GoPro 10 With Mod Box, and Volta Grip
*Backup Camera: Sony ZV-1
*Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 9 Black for water/action shots, rainy days & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 7 Black with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 8 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic2 Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: Starlink Roam
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Tara is a Tabby Mix born May 10th 2020
Opie is a Turkish Van born August 6th, 2021
Tig is a Bluetick Hound/Blue Heeler Mix born April 17, 2023
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Hey Eric, my husband and I have watched your videos since you started your travels, I have laughed with you and have shed tears with you. I don’t think that we have missed a single video. Please live your life that suits you. We will be watching and wishing you the very best. Be safe and loads of hugs to you and the kitties.
Same, been here since the beginning.
Agreed!!
Very well put and I second that.
I think his ultimate destination is the Sturgis area for bike week. I totally agree.
You made the right decision for you and the pup. Don't beat yourself up. Keep up the good work. I have been watching you since college. I'm 83 years old , and my husband and I can't Rv any more because of bad heath.
I don't comment to you much, but I'm compelled to let you know that I've been in the same position you were, and made the same decision. It's never an easy one, and good grief people are just not nice about it, but you put Tig's needs first, which is what any parent of a fur baby has to do! You seem more content with life since getting the homestead, and I'm happy for you! Just be you and to heck with everything else!
I was raised with dogs and when we went on vacation, Dad always found sitters. I never owned a cat until after marriage. We have had two cats, then adopted a third one. I tried for 4 months and that cat was nuts. I took him to the vet and she said it happens. I was sitting in the floor one day crying because he was just going crazy. He ran to me and bit my face. That was it, I called where we got him and took him back. They would barely talk to me. It was horrible. My vet said don't let them make you feel guilty. We now have a 9 year old boxer/cocker mix. Life is definitely different now, especially when camping. But we are in our 60s now and slowing down is ok. No one lives your life but you. You do you Eric.
As someone who had a career of professional dog training, dog grooming, dog rescue and dog rehab, I can assure you that many people have to find a different home for the first dog they get, and many (including myself) make tons of "mistakes" and do not know the many tips and tricks (such as crating) to make the puppy journey simpler for both pup and humans. Finding a better-suited home for Tig is the best for you and for him, even though it was not what you expected or hoped would be best.
Eric, thank you realizing so quickly, that it wasn't working. It's not a failure,it being completely honest with yourself and being unselfish enough to do what is best for Tig.
You made the right decision with the puppy. Dogs are loyal but very needy of attention. You found the puppy a good home and did not abandon him. It is best you realized this earlier rather than let him suffer.
Eric I was a dog owner for many years! My last dog passed in 2021 and I have been waiting for the right dog to come along. But….I was given a cat last year. She’s 2 and a half, and I love it! No guilt leaving her for a few hours, easy to feed and care for. I’d much rather clean a litter box than go out at 3 in the morning during a blizzard!! If the right dog does come along, I’ll endure. But for now it’s Kitty City for me!
The important thing is that you found Tug a great home! Live on and happy!
I've been a lifetime cat owner. One thing I've learned through personal experience and from cat experts is: Cats do best in pairs. And, it's easiest to introduce a second kitty while the first kitty is still young and playful. I have found mixing a male and female works best. Similar temperaments are best. My cats run and play together, sleep together, eat together, groom each other...Single cats develop behavior issues like peeing outside the box, spraying, aggression, biting, etc. So, I would highly recommend getting a kitten around 3-5 months old ASAP. Then, they can grow up together. I hope this helps. Kitties are awesome! I wouldn't want to live this life without them. ❤
Aww. As a dog person I was so excited when you got Tig. But I get it. Dogs are not always easy and puppies can be down right hard. It’s not a failure to recognize that it’s not the right time for a dog. It just is what it is. Be safe.
You made the right decision with Mr Tig. It looked like it wasn't an easy decision. You gave that baby a good home. It's really nice to see you feeling better. Stay safe out there and who knows, I may see you on the road someday. My husband and I love to RV❤
He thought he would get more views with the puppy, he gave up on his dog/god
I’ve been following you for a few years. Oddly enough when you got the dog I felt it wouldn’t work out, so wasn’t surprised when you re homed him. I think the cats especially Tara are feeling much better. I don’t think Tara would ever have adjusted to the dog. You made the right decision and I’m very confident you found a loving home for Tig and he will thrive.
Yes, best to make the right decision early on.❤
I too was surprised by the decision to get a dog but if you build a homestead, a dog kinda completes the picture. But when one has already lived with cats, the puppy just seems like so much work and attention needed by comparison. Maybe an adult dog with a larger bladder that doesn't need to go pee as often and would cozy up with cats would've been a better fit.
Eric there’s a lot of good people out hear watching, not all will agree with every thing you say or do. Some just want to give their help or opinions just like you do.
Oh Eric ❤🐕. My favorite quote.... “Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful.”
― L.R. Knost
One of my very favorite quotes!
Hugs Eric! I hope you can stay yourself with those of us that love you and your channel! I know that I don't judge you. You have shown how much of an animal lover you are. I know that I can't raise another baby anything! I love animals but I will be remaining a rescuer of grown fur babies from now on. Tig is amazing and I'm sure he is with people that know that. Especially since you will be keeping in touch with him! ✌️❤️✌️
Hi Eric, My wife & I watch many You Tubers. ATW, Justin Scarred, Carpetbagger, Roamin' Rich (mutual friend of Sean's) to just name a scant few. However, your channel is the ONLY channel that we watch EVERY single video and have for about 5-6 yrs. Anyone who put you down because of you having to give Tig away is an idiot or insensitive as hell or probably both. Dogs can be alot of work, they require more attention and more care. Tig is going to be happier in his new environment that you described. We have always had dogs and cats and then for a time we were animalless. We now again have 2 cats and have very recently started fostering cats & kittens for the humane society. Halloween of '21, we found Pumpkin abandoned in the woods near our house, approx 3 wks old. We took him in and the little stinker has changed our lives. After Pumpkin, we adopted an 8 yr old cat, her name is Tigger and we call her Tig or Tig Tig. She looks like Jax. 🙂
Anyway, please keep creating your wonderful content, we enjoy it so much. Have fun out there on the road and as Roamin' Rich says... "Go Your Own Way"
Hi Eric, As a long time subscriber, a retired metal fabricator and lifetime rv"er there should be a door design that gives the generator cover many times more ventilation than you have. Maybe between Shawn and Robert they know someone that could fabricate one if one is not available online etc. Got to be a fix. Anyways safe travels and life never quits being a learning experience. I know because young man I'm close the last harvest host.
Hey, at least you found him a good home. You have to know your limits and do what's right for you and the pups.
Safe travels Eric and kitties! 😀
Have fun at Sturgis
@@drillsergeant623 settle down there, my delicate flower. Tell me where Eric hurt you.
Actually, i was shocked when he got a dog. I felt this would not be a good fit for him in many ways. Hopefully he did his due diligence on this new home. Home check etc...
As long as he got a great new home then thats a good thing. Hope to hear updates down the road.
@@JJacks920 I'm sure he did. He's got cats but I'm sure he's an animal lover in general
Anyone with a brain knows your heart was into getting a dog. At least you admit the space was not enough. It really was unfair for y'all. So you making the right decision early on was best thing. Tig is young enough to bounce from one person to another pretty seamlessly. You cutting out self righteous people who knee jerk react is correct. Having also just literally rescued a dumped puppy on a nearby road it is so tough. This little girl is just like having a newborn. I cannot imagine not having the luxury of letting her out to run in my 70 degree weather.
That's John Wayne Valley to me! He felt it was his second home. Good on the dino names.
Being a responsible pet owner also means knowing when to do what's best for the animal regardless of the situation. You made the correct choice for you and not others, therefore I respect you 👏. Have a good life with the kitties and be comforted in knowing you did what was ultimately best for Tig.
Better to realize you can't do something than to be angry at the little guy. You did the right thing for you and for him. Don't feel bad for that.
Eric I know nothing about the Victron charger so this is a long shot suggestion. Look in the app for the charger to see if you can set a MAXIMUM INPUT CURRENT for charging the system. If you can adjust it, try setting it to a maximum of about 30 amps and see if your charging voltage on the truck side of the system stays up around 14 volts.
Simply put, the Victron is drawing more than the alternator can supply, and that is what is cooking them. If you can adjust its current draw to something the alternator can handle, you are back in business.
Don’t be too rough on yourself. You made right decision to re-home, it’s not easy.
Utah is beautiful, even if it is hot. Take your time and see everything there. Monument Valley is amazing...Grand Canyon...Moab, etc. Have fun. ❤
So we are full time also (with a youtube channel). We traveled without a dog (or cat) and my wife wanted to take our little dog with us (our daughter had it at our old "Home city.") Been with the dog about eight months. I will say it is easier to explore and such without a dog. However, if I have to go to work, it is great companionship for my wife.
Oh, huge Morgan Wallen fan also. I have both of his double albums. It was great seeing you in Tampa at the RV Show.
Good for you. We love you 💗
Not everyone can deal with puppy issues. Even the best of us get humbled by some puppies. You did the right thing.
hugs ,it was not time maybe later .donot be hard on yourself ,love you all.
My on an had a ground wire that would touch the silver insulation panel on the door. Ran great with the door off, put the door on and the vibration would rattle the wire, and intermittently touch the insulation shorting the generator.
I got a puppy once. It was a mistake as I was working 40+ hours a week and couldn't give the puppy enough attention. My mistake is I kept that poor dog instead of giving her the life she deserved. So I believe you made the correct choice in the long run. So don't beat yourself up about it, it was the right thing to do. I love your kitties by the way.
Great to see you traveling again. Doesn’t matter where your heading you always put out great content. Thanks Eric
👍🏾❤️ (for the last video)
Happy travels to you !
Always be safe !
Only the best for you!!! ❤️
I have been following you for several years, your an inspiration I’m retired and 66 years old we rv very different than you do staying in one place for months at a time. You gave it your absolute best shot with that puppy in my opinion, and good on you for finding him a loving home…take care my friend.
I completely understand that a puppy requires a lot of time and work. That’s why I adopted a dog that was a little bit older and already trained. Now she is a lot older (17 years) deaf blind and incontinent. And a lot of work. I told my husband my next pet will be a cat.
It may have been a painful decision but You did the right thing for yourself and for Tig.
Eric, no one should fault you for wanting the best life for Tig! Even if that best life was not meant to be with you! You made the best decision with finding the best life with a family that can can give him a great yard to run and play! That was a selfless decision you made for Tig! I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GIVING UP! But it was the best thing you could do for him. 👍 🥹 👍
You and the kitties are the best and you alwsys will be. Travel mercies and God Bless you all.
I wonder how many nasty comments are from hypocrites who abandoned their pets outside...and they are simply mad YOU did the right thing? You did the loving, humane thing.
Sometimes on the Onan generators, a magnetic “plug” in the canister attached under the carburetor gets stuck. The canister has electrical wires on it.
This is what allows or doesn’t allow fuel to go into the carburetor. I took mine out, cleaned it, and then mine worked fine (before it wouldn’t start).
As long as you did the responsible thing and found tig a good home I’m good. Not everyone is cut out to be a dog owner. Don’t let everyone beat you up over it. You tried. I once had a cocker spaniel that was insane and had aggression issues and guarded her food bowl while eating. I couldn’t fix it so I ended up giving her up to a cocker spaniel rescue to try and find her a new home. Sometimes a pet isn’t yours for life and that’s OK.
Sending you and the kitties love from the North East.
I’m glad you are doing better financially
Hope you have good trip this time eric
At least you didn't just dump tig...........It will be a while before people forget about this one................................Thanks for the video Eric.
Glad you are back on the road! Thanks for sharing!
Eric, you gave it a shot with Tig and it didn't work out, lesson learned. Be thankful for the time you had with him.👍
You did the right thing for all 4 of you. It's all good. ❤
I admire your courage to realize being a puppy owner is not for you. I love dogs and always had one until retiring and wanting to travel. Our last dog had passed and we made the decision not to get another. And traveling with a puppy is a lot harder than with an adult dog. Anyone who disagrees with your decision has that right but you have the right to ignore them. Good luck on your travels withthe babies
Just a thought on the RV alternator issue. If you have or can get an odb II that bluetooth connects to your cell phone, you can use different apps to keep track of voltages, etc.
Our senior dog, Starry, died in August 2021. She was 15 years, 3 months, and 15 days old. She traveled with us so well, but her little body justgave out. In September, we adopted a 6-month old rescue dog from Rez-Q-Dogs in Havre, Montana, who we just fell in love at first sight. When we brought her home, however, she was a little hellion, and we came so close to taking her back to Havre. For some reason, it took awhile to get into her head that SHE was not the alpha-female. We have had her for 2 years now, and she has changed for the better! But i understand totally!
I have rescued many dogs but you never know how they will adjust. I had to return a crazy beagle one time. He was just too rough for the other dogs. Dont feel bad you found him a good home. It doesnt always work out❤
Keep on keeping on Eric.
Eric I am proud of you for trying. I am a gr grand mom and I have never been able to have a baby puppy. I have found I deal better with an older dog. I am glad you have taken a stand with all the haters.
My husband and I are 70 and have had several dogs over the years and we have a boxador now. She is 15 and we got her as a puppy. She is the only dog we have gotten as a puppy all the others were rescues from a dog pound and were at least 2 or more years older. We love our dog but never again will we get a puppy! A puppy is allot of work and time so I completely understand with all U have on your plate right now the decision U made. When your property is set the way U want it and your life slows down some if U want a dog I would go to a pound and save a life! There are wonderful dogs there that are housebroke and so grateful U gave them a loving home. I have no idea why anyone would have a negative thing to say about the hard decision U made and did what was best for Tig. Hope U have a good trip and stay cool!
Thank you Eric for sharing this awesome content
Feeling excited for your adventure.
You did what was right for you both. No shame in that. I’m sorry it didn’t work out. 👍💞
You did the right thing finding a new home for Tig. Animals deserve the best and if you're not able to provide everything they need to thrive, then it really is your responsibility to find a home for them where they will be happy. And now Tara can close both eyes when she sleeps:)
Highly recommend Homestead Crater Mineral Dome hot springs in a cave cinote and close to camping Wasatch Mountain State Park.
The adventure continues! I love Moab and Monument Valley ❤
Glad you're equipment issues seem to be non+ issues. I have never been negative nor rude to any ones channel! Won't be starting now, lol! Tig was kinda cool, I'm more of a dog guy however cats are cool too! Still miss Jax myself , he was his own sorta chill ! I miss Autumn, Mikes furry friend also. Being formerly from Thurston County, I was raised tight! Hope you have a really blessed time on the road, and that the crazy sprta melts away like ice cream on a hot day. It's been hot here in Jax Fla. And wet also! Lots of summer storms but no hurricanes so far!
Pups are hard enough in a home with a large yard let alone in a class c trailer. You gave it a shot Eric. Glad you found Tig a good home. No haters here….cept😮 taters…lol
I've been watching for years Eric. You have to do what's best for you and makes you happy. Don't let the haters get you down Brother. Safe travels!
Opie at the start really made me laugh 😂
Hey Eric, we all make mistakes, you did the right thing to rehome. Don't worry about it :)
Eric you do you however it’s necessary, after all it’s your life. Good luck to you and the kitty’s wherever you go.
You did what was best for tig. Have fun with your travels
On the road again ... 🎶💗
Maybe you could put a two-fan radiator fan in the generator door to provide cooling for the generator?
I love how you take us on these adventures. Your camera footage is amazing! It's as if we are there with you. I commend you for making sure Tig has a good home. Raising a pupper dawg from a puppy is hard for some people. I am sure Tig is as happy as a clam. Thanks for being so honest with everyone about Mr. Tig. Happy travels and again...thank you for taking us along. I LOVE Utah!
Love the lights! 💚
Great video Eric! Thank you!
I liked that stop where the westerns were filmed. Opie, we can tell it is hot with your tail up, cooling the other end, lol.
How many of our kids were dinosaur nuts, I mean Nuts!
Show us how to repair LED light, I got a resident cat that chewed the wire that makes them useless.
Since we couldn't make comments bout TIG, on the previous video, I wish we could have met his new adoptive family, maybe one day?
I think you made the best decision for you and him.and finding him a good home... Now if you had put him in a shelter , you would lose 99% of your users.
if your generator (or anything else) is liable to overheat - which it sounds like it is - you could try a cheap hand-held gun infra-red thermometer to get accurate readings without touching anything too hot - they are cheap and work really well. A little bit of science goes a long way
Ninety-five degrees with 111 degree heat index in north central Florida today!
You are being fair to Tig and yourself...that is healthy...screw anybody else.
No judgement some decisions are just better off made early for everyone's concern❤ besides I love all animals and I advocate for them all to have good home. I'm comforted in the fact knowing you found TIG a good home❤ xoxo Opie and Tara
Love to Tara and Opie❤
Always make sure to bring water with ya on those rides. Especially in the heat
Good to see you on the road!
Sorry to hear about Tigg 😢, but understand. We knew we didn't want to get another dog or cat after ours passed away. We're out traveling every month with a converted cargo trailer and didn't think it would be fair to them to be in a small space while we're out and about or trying to keep them cool and safe.
He is with a family and more space. You did the right thing by him.
Blessings 🤗😺😸
It’s difficult to have a high energy pup in a confined area. He needs the space to run you made a good decision.
Glad thing are going good for you an Tara an Opie hugs always
Love how Opie was watching you out the window
Eric, in light of the generator running with the door off and the fan running, look into if it has an over temp sensor or a temp sensor. If so, roll the dice and order a replacement.
Well, these onan generators have a specific code for overheating - and I'm not getting ANY codes when it does shut off...
You can add a second alternator for charging just the lithium batteries.
The set with the car is cool, but I really like the set up with the trailer. It’s like having a mini garage. Safe travels!
you did what was right for him.but sweet you back on the road, Utah is a very nice state. my wife & me have land there in Utah. i been watching you since 2019.
Gogeous images. Thanks Eric for taking me there.
Glad to see you back on the road
Stay safe with all that heat. It's still happening. Watch for rain and wind.
Im so sorry you have some good memories, keep your smile up . Life moves on
Life is an adventure !✌❤😊
As long as he has a good home, you did the right thing
It just would have been nice to see the home he went to. I think if that had happened a lot of people would calm down.
@@JJ-zd5ldYes that is a good idea for sure.
Best of luck to you!!
Respect the fun and tough decisions too!
I had the feeling when he bought Tig that it could get to be rough going, but Eric deserved the chance to make it work. It appears he truly tried. Happy to see him getting back to travels. Homestead updates are fine and looking forward to them, but Eric needs to travel.
Your videos are really good! We enjoy watching them!! Doris and Doug from Chattanooga Tennessee
I have my Victron Orion wired from the battery terminals rather than the alternator. That may work for you. You can set it to stop operating at a certain voltage.
The only reason I can’t do that is because I do not have a lithium deep cycle starting battery on the RV. I do not want to mix different types of batteries.
🎶On the road again... I'm so glad your on the road again🎶 and the genny is working."sort of".. Very exciting travel day. TFS.. Safe travels