Thanks for watching our video. Let's take a second to fill in the blanks that you can not see in the video. We are from Alaska and have plenty of experience driving PROPERLY EQUIPPED vehicles in some of the worst winter weather you could imagine. In this case we were not in a properly equipped vehicle. In this video we were driving our 2wd 1999 32' class A motorhome with highway tires and towing a 3500# trailer. As many of you know coming to a stop facing up hill on a snow covered road with that vehicle would not work out well so we pulled off. We are now traveling in a new to us 4x4 expedition RV and snowy weather is not an issue. ruclips.net/video/X4122cf3NA4/видео.html
I was with you, vicariously, all the way because I've been in similar situations & made the decision to pull off the road rather than continuing on. You've gotta know when to "Hold'em & when to Fold'em". Mother Nature RULES.
It's a great video the old lady has the typical she paranoia about her. Me and Chrissy survived a blizzard in Butte Montana 12 degrees below Zero in our 36 foot 2X4 with some grippers on the rear but like all Women are we headed to Walmart parking lot exactly like you did at Chrissy's demands. Chrissy says to me as it starts to get cold with the engine off that this is a good time to test that wood stove you built in here. I said yes in deed it is and she bails and goes into the store for I don't know how long. In the mean time I shoulda had made a video of me fighting the frozen pad lock on the trailer to get at the fire wood. Like all women Chrissy only comes back after I bloodied a hand and broke a finger she has a big smile a huge bag with chips and tub of cheese dip with a block of Ring Bologna and lots of soda with some other crap guys don't touch she then says to me why is it still cold in here. It was even colder yet when I rudely said you mind the friggin fire. I then brushed my teeth and went to bed without her. It was 10 minutes later when she saw all the frozen blood all over the door and some I missed on the table seat. Then as it warmed up I got my snacks in bed. She realized she shoulda helped me open the trailer because even the doors were frozen shut is how I broke my finger and ripped my hand open. Needless to say I also tore my new sweatshirt... Now days we use the RV for warm weather travels. That trip was the last in the winter. I had about a weeks firewood in the trailer and food on board but geezus shit we used up 3 days worth that trip the roads stayed closed and just how much can y'all walk around inside a friggin Walmart without going nutz or getting attentions from personnel especially when ya try to explain to security when one or the other leaves to go put a piece of wood in the little home made wood stove and all the while hoping the RV ain't on fire when ya get out to it... No more winter RVing for us... Fortunately the Walmart folks had a bigger sense of humor about than we did. We even had 2 of the managers come check out our rig. They really liked the ah snake skin pattern shower curtain I got in Calif. for 6 bucks at a yard sale I told em...
As a professional driver here's what you do, you were off the road, you were parked, you were safe, you had supplies for a few days. Stay off the road and stay put. Move again when the roads were cleared off.
Or before you go on the road detail your vehicle before you get on the road. Detail your vehicle with water repellent Rain-x. This stuff repels water, snow, sleet,and ice. Put on the Rain-x first on everything that's glass then wash your car.
Walmart is so kind and good and embodies true American freedom. RV life is hard enough and thank God that Walmart let’s campers park. Very grateful, it saved me during a snowstorm too!
Your impression of the Floridians, Jim and his wife, was hilarious! You also reminded me of my days running a snow plow on the highways in Minnesota and all the cars would line up behind me in white-out conditions and I swear I could hear them thinking, "follow the snow plow, he knows where the road is!" and I'm thinking, "Don't follow me, I can't see the road either-Crap, that sign shoudn't be there!" LOL!
I feel for you guys. You must not drive in weather like this often. You really didn't have anything to worry about. Driving slow helps, but no reason to stress out. Good luck on your travels.
This is why you need a CB radio. The truckers are talking about what it is whether it's an accident like a spun a car or a big rig accident how long it might be closed are the police there are tow trucks there and exactly what mile marker it's at. Truck stops sell 40 channel walkie talkies for the rubber ducky antenna for $60 it would be good to get one and leave in your glove box just to pull out and listen to in such an event. or even pull it out when the weather starts to get bad and leave it up on your dash so you can hear what's going on. the other suggestion is your smartphone should have any app in it like I have what's called "My Radar" app. I watch storms come at me roll over the top me and disappear in the distance while it's happening live.
You posted this a year ago , I retired back on feb 14 after 27 years over the road and I totally agree about having a c.b walkie talkie in your car. You never know. Now I'm retired spending my days on porch swing wit 5 grandchildren all around.me.have a safe one.
The negativity in these comments really surprised me. It was an unexpected and scary situation and they handled it in the way that felt safest and best to them. I'm glad he was patient and understanding about her fears and I feel bad for the spouses of all you people lashing out at her for having feelings.
I feel like that any time I have to get out into snowy weather. We came off a mountain one time in this big old Cadillac we had. I had to scrunch down in my seat and close my eyes. lol Just watching you two brings back a lot of those road memories. I'm 68 years old now and my camping days are behind me. Give me a nice motel room and I'm happy! It is fun watching you two though. Good luck on your journeys. Stay safe.
Walmart is really good for letting travelers take refuge in their parking lot! I have done that in my automobile multiple times always a safe place to park..
My heart was beating until you made me piss my pants laughing with the "Damn it Jim" And you are probably right - They are from FL and You from AK...Yup I hear that wife yelling for sure!! Thank you for the belly laugh!!
Wow, so glad you made it safe and sound. I so felt how nervous that could have been. Then enjoyed the little jokes which Im sure gave you a little relief for a minute. Glad you made it to that Walmart, probably a smart idea. Thanks for sharing this. Continue to enjoy your trip.
Thanks for the trip. Glad that you had each other through that trip. I am single (husband died in 1986) and my dog and I do at least one trip a week to keep my Pleasure Way in good shape. Didn't know they had so much snow in New Mexico.
The folks that have neg comments about them pulling off must be the ones that think they are invincible because they are driving a 4x4 and a few miles down there the ones flipped in the median!! Good grief . Hey u guys made the right choice . Safe travels from Michigan ❤👣.
Andrea Picklesimer Taylor I call them “Billy Badasses.” I witness them often especially during the winter months in Colorado. Funny, most folks that have something negative to say have never driven on this side on United States during a snowstorm.
I think I would be more worried about all those people lined up on the road seeing your vehicle and knocking on the door wanting to use the bathroom or wanting something to eat. lol
I know this is a few years old but I just stumbled upon it and yea, driving in a snowstorm is extremely nerve wracking. I avoid it at all cost. Good job and glad y’all made it safe to your destination.
Well, while I was watching that I think I was almost as nervous as you were. The relief in your voice was extremely evident after you had made it safely to the Walmart parking lot. Stay warm!
As a former Walmart driver w 20 years with the fleet, all these RV’ers and outside carriers would usually trash the place (pee bottles, trash bags, etc), and also make it difficult for us fleet guys to find a place to park, cause we would run later into the night and these clowns would park anyway and anywhere, even had some OTR guys park in our dock area. What a pain in the ass, glad I’m retired and don’t have to deal with it anymore.
Nice video, we have a 5th wheel and we have travelled from Nova Scotia (our home) to Texas through the northern states mountainous terrain and snow accumulation and although we are used to snow covered roads it's nice to find an exit to park it and calm the nerves. Happy trails guys.
You have to look at things like this as an adventure..You guys are in a self contained RV and you have everything you need for awhile..I would much rather be in the middle of nowhere but close enough for phone communication then anywhere else....The key is to stock up on everything you need and top off all tanks and then head out into what ever adventure you find..:)..It all depends on how you look at it..You could either be caught up in the traffic or you can relax and enjoy the show..Stop worrying and enjoy the thrill of it all...!!..I toured out West all i could for 38 years and had the time of my life..It's not all meant to be gravy..Sometimes you have to be willing to take a chance to receive the adventure..
HI! Great video! I live full time in a 32 foot Class C, towing a Jeep. We wintered in Deming in 2007 and stayed awhile in T-or-C and Las Cruces. We never saw that much snow there! So glad you showed this as I'm back in the Carolinas and had forgotten the long distances out there. I may return West next year but with much more planning!
Randyl J If you were in NC last week did you get to enjoy the crazy amounts of snowfall we got a week ago starting on Saturday? I live in North Carolina in Surry county in a region called the foothills. We happen to be on the eastern side of the BlueRidge and due to that we rarely get more than 5 inches and generally we get the dreaded wintery mix which can seriously be worse than a heavy snowfall. Sunday morning we woke up to over 18 inches of heavy wet snow that wasn’t going to stop anytime soon. The 20+ inches broke any previous records for the last 20-30 years. It didn’t help that the overnight temperatures were dropping down into the lower 20s and upper teens. The last couple of hours of the storm was sleet and freezing rain so everything developed a hard crust on top. Many lost electricity because of the heavy weight of snow and ice on the power lines. Schools were closed Monday through Thursday and had a 3 hour delay on Friday with the option to close because another storm was hitting us overnight into Friday and they weren’t sure if it would be more snow and ice or cold rain. Thankfully it was rain that washed away most of the snow, but it was causing flash flooding in areas. Hopefully that was the biggest snow for this winter. Last winter started in October before Halloween and didn’t end until well after Easter in April and it broke all of the records for the coldest winter temperatures. I think it would be interesting to live like you do traveling around in your home on wheels. Not something I will ever get to do with my different health issues and limitations they cause.
Smart to pull over and hind sight being 20/20 hopefully in the future you will be more mindful of road conditions and weather. Propper planning will keep you and everyone else on the road allot safer.
I drove from Denver to Las Cruces this is Ben Brazilian years ago but it snowed 17 in before I left Denver, you had maybe 6 inches, I love it when City people come out here and get a little bit of snow and just start freaking out!!!!
@@lynnestamey7272 okay you want to play the I towed something somewhere, ????? Let's Play!!!! Left Honolulu flew into LAX!!! Had my shipping container delivered to an empty lot in Long Beach!!! In the shipping container was my brand new 1989 Ford F 350 Dooley 4x4 turbo diesel.. unloaded the truck out of the container packed everything in the container on the bed of the truck strapped it all down. Drove to North Hollywood!!!! Went to the boat dealership where they were waiting for me why are the truck up and I double-trailered two boats back via interstate 10 to El Paso total length of about 62 ft. The people that were ahead of me only beat me by 24 hours. One week later loaded up and made a trip to Jacksonville Florida. So don't ever say s*** to me again about nothing, I've driven more miles on accident that you've driven on purpose!!!!
I'm also just seeing this in 2023. I notice in all these videos about road tripping in the US, as well as my own limited experience, Walmart has become basically as ubiquitous as gas stations, whether it's picking up items you need along the way, or finding a flat parking lot to hide from blizzards.
Reminds me of heading to Vegas in 1992 driving our Mustang GT, never drove in the mountains, got stuck in a bad snowstorm late October in Loveland Pass, took almost 10 hours to get to Grand Junction driving between 15-20 mph in the dark,,,so exhausting but the memories are still there
We'll be going fulltime in 2021. This is a possibility for anyone traveling. Thank you for the reminder of that fact. Stay safe out there, and see ya down the road.
I'm thinking I've got a pretty decent RV in good condition. If the weather becomes a concern I pull into a rest stop or off the road and bed down for the night. Nothing to get nervous about. 🤤
My dad was a truck driver for 40 years and what you guys did were the thing I heard about the most. What you have to remember is their loaded weight, stopping distance and how long it would take to get stopped to not ass end u. By the way he was a retired drill instructor before trucking
I understand you’re scared, but it’s ok. You gotta be prepared for this if you’re traveling in an RV willingly. Weather happens, especially in winter. If you’re that scared about it, don’t travel in winter. The roads didn’t even look icy at all. But always trust your instincts. If you wanted to pull over, good. You also need to just chill out and enjoy it. It’s part of the weather. Park, have a drink, and enjoy yourselves.
I lived in New Mexico for years and the roads are very well maintained during snow storms. Never had trouble driving. They use lava rock mixture for the roads.
Its an adventure mama!! Dont worry!! Your husband is taking care of u love!! I know during these times u may not feel like that but all is well!! GOD GOTS U!!😁 YOU GUYS ARE LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE! I ENVY YOU! 😍 GOD BLESS AND MANY PRAYERS YOUR WAY!!😘
I used to live in Silver City and then Las Cruces, so I know exactly where that Walmart is, which is cool. My heart was pounding along with yours because I know the feeling of driving on the highway in a snowstorm or a rainstorm or at night. Happy travels!
Cool job. Originally from Michigan, and although not mountainous, tons of snow. I’m just getting into RVing and soon to be FT. You guys do it right by being smarter. Walmart’s for all the negative talk are a beacon of a safe haven for RVers. Glad you made it and are happy.
I was born in Roswell in 1963, left in 1979, today is 10-13-2023. Sister still lives in Roswell, and I have a Neice in Cruces. Thanks for sharing your trip. Best of Luck
I drove a class A through a foot of snow during a blizzard with no problems whatsoever, tires didn't even spin. You should have no trouble whatsoever just don't go real fast 😀
Looks like a nice day for a Sunday drive on a 12,000' mountain pass here in Colorado. This is exactly why the first thing I did after I bought our class-C was a 4X4 conversion and 6 inch lift. Big trailers and 2WD in the snow do not mix so it's best to pull off and pour a jack on the rocks, then deal with it in the morning... After all, isn't that why your traveling with your house?
I have laughed so hard at the both of you, I started following you a couple of months. ago. but just found this video . Hope to meet you on the road, Thanks for using a class A, everyone else seems to want to downsize to trailers, and cubicles . Great Job.
Like the other guy commented I'm a long distance truck driver with over 2 million miles you made the right call and as far as being on an incline LOL that's not much for you to worry about but I'm sure you already know that, if she chose a good man with a brain then it's up to you to make the right decision for everyone involved and I think you made a great decision!
I've spent many days on these similar roads and I never saw too many smart drivers when it got bad. YOU guys were smart, and you were rewarded by your good decisions. We need more of these vids and more smart drivers
pulling into an area that will not be plowed,a closed gate,do not get it. I drove some for a living, road tripping in the Lake effect region,I know snow, the National Weather Service run by N.O.A.A. will keep you out of trouble. Friend avoid trouble and never pull off where you will be on your own, follow truckers.
Been there, done this and learned long ago how to drive on snow and ice. Had a 39' motor home and towed a pickup with a towed brake on it that could be used independently from the coach. Been thru all 50 states, most of Canada and parts of Mexico with 3 different coaches over 26 years of full timing.
You did just fine. Slow and easy is so much better than fast and mangled. I live in a place that gets 3 ft in a day often enough and fast people crash.
Thanks for the travelogue..the honesty is amazing! I'm a snow "chicken", driving or not, so this helps me to understand how even more experienced people have snow concern and respect on the road. Take care and stay healthy!
Well done getting to the Walmart! Not much fun driving in snow, even in a car with 4 wheel drive! I think it is better to be parked a little near civilization in bad weather! Take care xxxx
There is nothing you can do about it so you might as well cheer up, and stop pouting! All's well. Cook some dinner first for your hubby then curl up together and play a game of scrabble, or as you said watch a movie, and enjoy.
I was in that snowstorm. I remember it well. Where I was, was sort of near you but heading south a little bit. We got about a foot and a half to 2 feet of snow when it all was said and done. It was pretty but made the roads dangerous. ❄️
I know. It would be no different than being snowbound in your own home. The only thing they're lacking is a small wood stove and wood chips, or some of those long burn logs that could be used to heat and cook on. They actually make the smaller wood stoves for vans and campers now, in different sizes, along with wood chips or long last burn logs, etc. You can even cook on them, as well as additional heat, in case your gas runs out.
Just FYI, if I recall right, the parking lot at White Sands visitor center was level. It might be a good option for the next folks that run into a problem...
This video is 6 years old, but lots of fresh comments. Walmart no longer welcomes RVs -- as I understand it, there were squatters that ruined it for everyone else. I stopped at one about a year ago and within an hour security was asking me to move, but was nice enough to compromise at let me move to an unused area behind the store.
From Alaska but snow scares ya guys? New Mexico winters are cold but you have food and shelter compared to the cars sitting there. Make a nice little dinner and chill. Have a beer and watch a movie
Good video, thank you. Please don't try Colorado in the winter, OK? There are many people in my little town that commute 60 miles to Telluride every day, you cannot imagine how difficult that is. If they get stuck behind an RV going 40 mph on roads they think should be driven at 60 mph about half of them go nuts and pass you in extremely hazardous places and conditions. Just a heads up, you two did a great job in my opinion in your situation.
We had plenty of experience with knowing how crappy that RV handled in the snow. That was the 3rd time we got caught in a pickle on snowy roads in that thing. Now in our new RV which is a 4x4 expedition vehicle, bring it! Last year we traversed the Alcan in -20f. It's funny how you mention the drivers in Colorado... Of all the states we have traveled in Colorado has to have the most aggressive and angry drivers around. Even if you are going 5mph over the speed limit they blaze on the horn and recklessly pass. What's the story or history behind this human behavior there?
Haha! Thanks for the heads up. We drive cross country every year and we drove through the rockies during the winter months. It is so beautiful out there on the roads, but dangerous during a snowstorm!
I am from a So Cal beach area. Then I moved to a area where its snows once in a while. I learned I cant drive in snow well and its just safer for everyone to stay home. You guys did a great job.
I live in Colorado. I still love driving in the snow. My oldest daughter and I will fire up the Suburban during the storms just to drive around rescuing folks. It's all about experience and being prepared. Lol. I am actually looking forward to it. Can't begin to tell some of the stories I have. Ok. Quick one. BIG storm hit here in 97. They call it an Albuquerque Low. Its when a low pressure system crawls over New Mexico bringing warm moist air up here. When it hits the cold air on the front range it dumps feet of snow in a relatively short amount of time. Pretty much shutting everything down. Cops threaten to arrest people caught driving. Thousands of cars get stuck on the roads. Many people for days. I25 becomes a parking lot. Earlier that year my buddy and I converted a 3/4 ton work van into a camper so we could stay in ski resorts parking lots instead of renting motel rooms. We were at Keystone when the storm hit. Non of the snow was making it over the front range so we decided to head home. Made it a little south of Denver when I25 stopped moving. So I found an exit and started heading east. Spent the first night in a Village Inn parking lot. Next morning I decided to try to make it to Castle Rock. During the night wind had created 4-5 foot drifts across parts of the road. Figured sense we were fully stocked and prepared we should keep going. Blasting through the drifts as we went. Came across one drift with a jeep stuck in the middle. I decided to try and go around. Oops. Looong story short. After digging for hours and watching the firemen with the fire chief and a big plow all get stuck in the same drift. I finally got out. With a little help from a guy with a chain and a jeep. Made it as far as Castle Rock where we spend the second night in a convenience store parking lot. Next day we started heading south down 25 checking to see if anybody we found stranded needed help. Pretty soon we came across a cop doing the same thing. He was pretty upset seeing us driving around. Didn't want to get thrown in jail so I headed back to that convenience store for a few more days until they cleared the roads. It was some adventure. That Dodge van was only 2wd. Sat pretty high. Alot of weight in it. And with good tires and chains it was an absolute beast. Tried checking the fluids on it once right after the day of the drifts. Couldn't find the engine through all the packed in snow.
I just moved away from that area. You know the pull-off gate area goes into the White Sands Missile range. Sometimes they close the highway when they are shooting missiles. So, its good that you didn't stay there, they would have woken you up in the night and made you leave. I hope you get to go back sometime in better weather to the dunes. Take a round sled, its great fun to slide down the dunes! No snow or rain needed.
Thanks for watching our video. Let's take a second to fill in the blanks that you can not see in the video. We are from Alaska and have plenty of experience driving PROPERLY EQUIPPED vehicles in some of the worst winter weather you could imagine. In this case we were not in a properly equipped vehicle. In this video we were driving our 2wd 1999 32' class A motorhome with highway tires and towing a 3500# trailer. As many of you know coming to a stop facing up hill on a snow covered road with that vehicle would not work out well so we pulled off. We are now traveling in a new to us 4x4 expedition RV and snowy weather is not an issue. ruclips.net/video/X4122cf3NA4/видео.html
What state is this in if I may ask I've never seen snow in the desert
I was with you, vicariously, all the way because I've been in similar situations & made the decision to pull off the road rather than continuing on. You've gotta know when to "Hold'em & when to Fold'em". Mother Nature RULES.
@@garyburbank4559 This is the state of New Mexico! Snow like this is when the Canadian air mass flows into this state!
It's a great video the old lady has the typical she paranoia about her. Me and Chrissy survived a blizzard in Butte Montana 12 degrees below Zero in our 36 foot 2X4 with some grippers on the rear but like all Women are we headed to Walmart parking lot exactly like you did at Chrissy's demands. Chrissy says to me as it starts to get cold with the engine off that this is a good time to test that wood stove you built in here. I said yes in deed it is and she bails and goes into the store for I don't know how long. In the mean time I shoulda had made a video of me fighting the frozen pad lock on the trailer to get at the fire wood. Like all women Chrissy only comes back after I bloodied a hand and broke a finger she has a big smile a huge bag with chips and tub of cheese dip with a block of Ring Bologna and lots of soda with some other crap guys don't touch she then says to me why is it still cold in here. It was even colder yet when I rudely said you mind the friggin fire. I then brushed my teeth and went to bed without her. It was 10 minutes later when she saw all the frozen blood all over the door and some I missed on the table seat. Then as it warmed up I got my snacks in bed. She realized she shoulda helped me open the trailer because even the doors were frozen shut is how I broke my finger and ripped my hand open. Needless to say I also tore my new sweatshirt... Now days we use the RV for warm weather travels. That trip was the last in the winter. I had about a weeks firewood in the trailer and food on board but geezus shit we used up 3 days worth that trip the roads stayed closed and just how much can y'all walk around inside a friggin Walmart without going nutz or getting attentions from personnel especially when ya try to explain to security when one or the other leaves to go put a piece of wood in the little home made wood stove and all the while hoping the RV ain't on fire when ya get out to it... No more winter RVing for us... Fortunately the Walmart folks had a bigger sense of humor about than we did. We even had 2 of the managers come check out our rig. They really liked the ah snake skin pattern shower curtain I got in Calif. for 6 bucks at a yard sale I told em...
@@505LandOfEntrapment Trump should build a snow wall...dam Canadians ..
As a professional driver here's what you do, you were off the road, you were parked, you were safe, you had supplies for a few days. Stay off the road and stay put. Move again when the roads were cleared off.
And you left out. Put some tape over her mouth..
You weren't asked
Or before you go on the road detail your vehicle before you get on the road. Detail your vehicle with water repellent Rain-x.
This stuff repels water, snow, sleet,and ice.
Put on the Rain-x first on everything that's glass then wash your car.
@@gloriawelch3603 yes? Neither were you, but you still felt the need to say something. At least his comment added value.
@@juergen8361 if you spray Downey on your windows it prevents ice from forming also .
.fyi
"Dammit Jim, you never listen to me!" Hysterical. Glad you are safe. Thanks for taking us along
Walmart is so kind and good and embodies true American freedom. RV life is hard enough and thank God that Walmart let’s campers park. Very grateful, it saved me during a snowstorm too!
They do that because they figure if you have to buy anything, you're already at Wally World. Business decision.
Your impression of the Floridians, Jim and his wife, was hilarious! You also reminded me of my days running a snow plow on the highways in Minnesota and all the cars would line up behind me in white-out conditions and I swear I could hear them thinking, "follow the snow plow, he knows where the road is!" and I'm thinking, "Don't follow me, I can't see the road either-Crap, that sign shoudn't be there!" LOL!
I feel for you guys. You must not drive in weather like this often. You really didn't have anything to worry about. Driving slow helps, but no reason to stress out. Good luck on your travels.
Thank Heaven for Walmart!! what an adventure! I would have been scared too, but now you can look back on it and laugh 😄
This is why you need a CB radio. The truckers are talking about what it is whether it's an accident like a spun a car or a big rig accident how long it might be closed are the police there are tow trucks there and exactly what mile marker it's at. Truck stops sell 40 channel walkie talkies for the rubber ducky antenna for $60 it would be good to get one and leave in your glove box just to pull out and listen to in such an event. or even pull it out when the weather starts to get bad and leave it up on your dash so you can hear what's going on. the other suggestion is your smartphone should have any app in it like I have what's called "My Radar" app. I watch storms come at me roll over the top me and disappear in the distance while it's happening live.
You posted this a year ago , I retired back on feb 14 after 27 years over the road and I totally agree about having a c.b walkie talkie in your car. You never know. Now I'm retired spending my days on porch swing wit 5 grandchildren all around.me.have a safe one.
When he made her laugh through her very understandable nervousness, it made my heart smile 💛
The negativity in these comments really surprised me. It was an unexpected and scary situation and they handled it in the way that felt safest and best to them. I'm glad he was patient and understanding about her fears and I feel bad for the spouses of all you people lashing out at her for having feelings.
You should see all the absolutely horrific comments that are so bad I delete.
Humans are very rude behind the keyboard.
Thanks for watching.
Have to love those keyboard warriors.
Why has this video popped up in everyone's RUclips after 6 years? White Sands is an incredible place to see especially when the weather is nice.🇨🇦
I was just wondering the same thing?😅
I feel like that any time I have to get out into snowy weather. We came off a mountain one time in this big old Cadillac we had. I had to scrunch down in my seat and close my eyes. lol Just watching you two brings back a lot of those road memories. I'm 68 years old now and my camping days are behind me. Give me a nice motel room and I'm happy! It is fun watching you two though. Good luck on your journeys. Stay safe.
68 is not old 😂
Walmart is really good for letting travelers take refuge in their parking lot! I have done that in my automobile multiple times always a safe place to park..
You were in the safest place you could've at that particular time. Wheel chocks and most likely food in your unit. You were fine. Beautiful scenery.
I loved his interpretation of the wife yelling at the husband about driving i love that so much it's cute
Just trying to lighten the mood in the rv.
Glad you found it funny.
My heart was beating until you made me piss my pants laughing with the "Damn it Jim" And you are probably right - They are from FL and You from AK...Yup I hear that wife yelling for sure!! Thank you for the belly laugh!!
There is zero issue. You're warm in a comfortable RV. Looks like life is good.
Wow, so glad you made it safe and sound. I so felt how nervous that could have been. Then enjoyed the little jokes which Im sure gave you a little relief for a minute. Glad you made it to that Walmart, probably a smart idea. Thanks for sharing this. Continue to enjoy your trip.
Thanks for the trip. Glad that you had each other through that trip. I am single (husband died in 1986) and my dog and I do at least one trip a week to keep my Pleasure Way in good shape. Didn't know they had so much snow in New Mexico.
The folks that have neg comments about them pulling off must be the ones that think they are invincible because they are driving a 4x4 and a few miles down there the ones flipped in the median!! Good grief . Hey u guys made the right choice . Safe travels from Michigan ❤👣.
Andrea Picklesimer Taylor I call them “Billy Badasses.” I witness them often especially during the winter months in Colorado. Funny, most folks that have something negative to say have never driven on this side on United States during a snowstorm.
I’m right with you! I get so nervous in bad weather! It’s a great feeling to get off of the road and feel safe! Glad y’all made it!
I think I would be more worried about all those people lined up on the road seeing your vehicle and knocking on the door wanting to use the bathroom or wanting something to eat. lol
It would just be too bad, so sad. Lol
I sure as heck wouldn't be letting a bunch of strangers into my home like that. 😂
I know this is a few years old but I just stumbled upon it and yea, driving in a snowstorm is extremely nerve wracking. I avoid it at all cost. Good job and glad y’all made it safe to your destination.
Oh God, the melodrama is staggering.
Boring AF
“Damn it Jim, you never listen to me!” LOL!!😂😂😂😂😂🤗
Well, while I was watching that I think I was almost as nervous as you were. The relief in your voice was extremely evident after you had made it safely to the Walmart parking lot. Stay warm!
As a former Walmart driver w 20 years with the fleet, all these RV’ers and outside carriers would usually trash the place (pee bottles, trash bags, etc), and also make it difficult for us fleet guys to find a place to park, cause we would run later into the night and these clowns would park anyway and anywhere, even had some OTR guys park in our dock area.
What a pain in the ass, glad I’m retired and don’t have to deal with it anymore.
Walmart made an announcement that it was no longer letting RVers park in the lot after being sued.
Nice video, we have a 5th wheel and we have travelled from Nova Scotia (our home) to Texas through the northern states mountainous terrain and snow accumulation and although we are used to snow covered roads it's nice to find an exit to park it and calm the nerves. Happy trails guys.
I would absolutely love being snowed in somewhere in my RV with my wife.
How nice!
Me too...with your wife
Are you nuts buddy!?
@@yoyo5069 That's messed up, funny, but still messed up!
@@jackhank2694 😬
You have to look at things like this as an adventure..You guys are in a self contained RV and you have everything you need for awhile..I would much rather be in the middle of nowhere but close enough for phone communication then anywhere else....The key is to stock up on everything you need and top off all tanks and then head out into what ever adventure you find..:)..It all depends on how you look at it..You could either be caught up in the traffic or you can relax and enjoy the show..Stop worrying and enjoy the thrill of it all...!!..I toured out West all i could for 38 years and had the time of my life..It's not all meant to be gravy..Sometimes you have to be willing to take a chance to receive the adventure..
This is just one of the nicest and informative comments posted.
Well, if ya gotta be stuck in a storm, at least you have your house with you.
I do not like driving in snow, but the Minnesota smashed a lot of cars. I like how you all are cautious.
HI! Great video! I live full time in a 32 foot Class C, towing a Jeep. We wintered in Deming in 2007 and stayed awhile in T-or-C and Las Cruces. We never saw that much snow there! So glad you showed this as I'm back in the Carolinas and had forgotten the long distances out there. I may return West next year but with much more planning!
Randyl J If you were in NC last week did you get to enjoy the crazy amounts of snowfall we got a week ago starting on Saturday? I live in North Carolina in Surry county in a region called the foothills. We happen to be on the eastern side of the BlueRidge and due to that we rarely get more than 5 inches and generally we get the dreaded wintery mix which can seriously be worse than a heavy snowfall. Sunday morning we woke up to over 18 inches of heavy wet snow that wasn’t going to stop anytime soon. The 20+ inches broke any previous records for the last 20-30 years. It didn’t help that the overnight temperatures were dropping down into the lower 20s and upper teens. The last couple of hours of the storm was sleet and freezing rain so everything developed a hard crust on top. Many lost electricity because of the heavy weight of snow and ice on the power lines. Schools were closed Monday through Thursday and had a 3 hour delay on Friday with the option to close because another storm was hitting us overnight into Friday and they weren’t sure if it would be more snow and ice or cold rain. Thankfully it was rain that washed away most of the snow, but it was causing flash flooding in areas. Hopefully that was the biggest snow for this winter.
Last winter started in October before Halloween and didn’t end until well after Easter in April and it broke all of the records for the coldest winter temperatures. I think it would be interesting to live like you do traveling around in your home on wheels. Not something I will ever get to do with my different health issues and limitations they cause.
You two must feel right at home in that weather. Glad you made it there safely.
Smart to pull over and hind sight being 20/20 hopefully in the future you will be more mindful of road conditions and weather. Propper planning will keep you and everyone else on the road allot safer.
Aw bless you both, my heart was pounding with you too! Thank goodness you are safe! Feet up, hot cuppa and film, happy travelling!
I drove from Denver to Las Cruces this is Ben Brazilian years ago but it snowed 17 in before I left Denver, you had maybe 6 inches, I love it when City people come out here and get a little bit of snow and just start freaking out!!!!
They are from Alaska. Did you see where they were in a two wheel drive towing a 3500# trailer? Check your facts before you post crap about people.
@@lynnestamey7272 okay you want to play the I towed something somewhere, ????? Let's Play!!!! Left Honolulu flew into LAX!!! Had my shipping container delivered to an empty lot in Long Beach!!! In the shipping container was my brand new 1989 Ford F 350 Dooley 4x4 turbo diesel.. unloaded the truck out of the container packed everything in the container on the bed of the truck strapped it all down. Drove to North Hollywood!!!! Went to the boat dealership where they were waiting for me why are the truck up and I double-trailered two boats back via interstate 10 to El Paso total length of about 62 ft. The people that were ahead of me only beat me by 24 hours. One week later loaded up and made a trip to Jacksonville Florida. So don't ever say s*** to me again about nothing, I've driven more miles on accident that you've driven on purpose!!!!
I'm also just seeing this in 2023. I notice in all these videos about road tripping in the US, as well as my own limited experience, Walmart has become basically as ubiquitous as gas stations, whether it's picking up items you need along the way, or finding a flat parking lot to hide from blizzards.
Just be grateful that you can just pull over your home and be comfortable and happy. Don't be sad, buck up buttercup
Reminds me of heading to Vegas in 1992 driving our Mustang GT, never drove in the mountains, got stuck in a bad snowstorm late October in Loveland Pass, took almost 10 hours to get to Grand Junction driving between 15-20 mph in the dark,,,so exhausting but the memories are still there
We'll be going fulltime in 2021. This is a possibility for anyone traveling. Thank you for the reminder of that fact. Stay safe out there, and see ya down the road.
As native Floridians, we love getting any travel tips that are snow-related. We are excited about heading North in our adventures.
I'm in Starke Florida now almost 2 years
he was hilarious imitating the wife behind them...kept the wife laughing....God I'd be a wreck! Hate that kind of driving and I'm from Michigan!
I'm thinking I've got a pretty decent RV in good condition. If the weather becomes a concern I pull into a rest stop or off the road and bed down for the night. Nothing to get nervous about. 🤤
Over the years in that RV we learned to just stop and let the weather pass. Now that we have a 4x4 RV nothing stops us.
You guys are funny! My heart was a thumping and I was in a warm bed! LOL.. "I am going to get us to a safe place.... Walmart!"
If I made it safely to a parking lot or safe place to stay, wouldn’t be bad being in an RV overnight to ride out a storm
My dad was a truck driver for 40 years and what you guys did were the thing I heard about the most. What you have to remember is their loaded weight, stopping distance and how long it would take to get stopped to not ass end u. By the way he was a retired drill instructor before trucking
I understand you’re scared, but it’s ok. You gotta be prepared for this if you’re traveling in an RV willingly. Weather happens, especially in winter. If you’re that scared about it, don’t travel in winter. The roads didn’t even look icy at all.
But always trust your instincts. If you wanted to pull over, good. You also need to just chill out and enjoy it. It’s part of the weather. Park, have a drink, and enjoy yourselves.
Made me nervous just watching. Thankful you made it there safe. Enjoy. Your trip.😧
If you prepared well, why are you worried? That is the fun part about doing what you are doing! Enjoy!
I just love these old videos I find myself watching them over and over again
I lived in New Mexico for years and the roads are very well maintained during snow storms. Never had trouble driving. They use lava rock mixture for the roads.
In Wisconsin we call that “a dusting”
Its an adventure mama!! Dont worry!! Your husband is taking care of u love!! I know during these times u may not feel like that but all is well!! GOD GOTS U!!😁 YOU GUYS ARE LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE! I ENVY YOU! 😍 GOD BLESS AND MANY PRAYERS YOUR WAY!!😘
@Jen - wow.. that's not condescending at all.. No ... good thing her husband is there because she couldn't survive without him.. .mmmhmmmm..
I used to live in Silver City and then Las Cruces, so I know exactly where that Walmart is, which is cool. My heart was pounding along with yours because I know the feeling of driving on the highway in a snowstorm or a rainstorm or at night. Happy travels!
Wise decision to get off the main road. Be safe out there.
Cool job. Originally from Michigan, and although not mountainous, tons of snow. I’m just getting into RVing and soon to be FT. You guys do it right by being smarter. Walmart’s for all the negative talk are a beacon of a safe haven for RVers. Glad you made it and are happy.
Walmart is a good idea at this point 😁 Driving in the storm not totally safe. Bed down and have fun chilling 😆 Get some goodies from Walmart, Lol!
I was born in Roswell in 1963, left in 1979, today is 10-13-2023. Sister still lives in Roswell, and I have a Neice in Cruces.
Thanks for sharing your trip. Best of Luck
I drove a class A through a foot of snow during a blizzard with no problems whatsoever, tires didn't even spin. You should have no trouble whatsoever just don't go real fast 😀
......though daunting.......a foot of snow is safer than black ice.......just sayin'......:)
10:10...guys that so funny..that's just like..me and my husband believe or not..we watching it over and over..we both laughing..
Looks like a nice day for a Sunday drive on a 12,000' mountain pass here in Colorado. This is exactly why the first thing I did after I bought our class-C was a 4X4 conversion and 6 inch lift. Big trailers and 2WD in the snow do not mix so it's best to pull off and pour a jack on the rocks, then deal with it in the morning... After all, isn't that why your traveling with your house?
I have laughed so hard at the both of you, I started following you a couple of months. ago. but just found this video . Hope to meet you on the road, Thanks for using a class A, everyone else seems to want to downsize to trailers, and cubicles . Great Job.
I live in NY I hope to do this when I retire . Just RV it and visit every great state in the USA
Great video! We have made that trip a few times, and going from Las Cruces to Alamogordo a few more times, but never in bad weather. You handled well.
Like the other guy commented I'm a long distance truck driver with over 2 million miles you made the right call and as far as being on an incline LOL that's not much for you to worry about but I'm sure you already know that, if she chose a good man with a brain then it's up to you to make the right decision for everyone involved and I think you made a great decision!
I've spent many days on these similar roads and I never saw too many smart drivers when it got bad. YOU guys were smart, and you were rewarded by your good decisions. We need more of these vids and more smart drivers
pulling into an area that will not be plowed,a closed gate,do not get it. I drove some for a living, road tripping in the Lake effect region,I know snow, the National Weather Service run by N.O.A.A. will keep you out of trouble. Friend avoid trouble and never pull off where you will be on your own, follow truckers.
Been there, done this and learned long ago how to drive on snow and ice. Had a 39' motor home and towed a pickup with a towed brake on it that could be used independently from the coach. Been thru all 50 states, most of Canada and parts of Mexico with 3 different coaches over 26 years of full timing.
U2 are Sooo Brave! You are doing, what I wanted to do, once I retired. Happy Trails!
You did just fine. Slow and easy is so much better than fast and mangled. I live in a place that gets 3 ft in a day often enough and fast people crash.
You need to get a cb radio us truckers for the most part stay connected with each other to know what is coming up in front of us
We have one in our new truck.
I,hope that your CB has the weather channel in it also , Cobra CB,S Now have the weather channels in them, and a clock, check them out.
Thanks for the travelogue..the honesty is amazing! I'm a snow "chicken", driving or not, so this helps me to understand how even more experienced people have snow concern and respect on the road. Take care and stay healthy!
Thanks for watching. Times like these are why we now have a 4x4 rv.
So cool you guys passed exactly past where I live and I shop at that Wal-Mart. I remember that storm!!!!!
Well done getting to the Walmart! Not much fun driving in snow, even in a car with 4 wheel drive! I think it is better to be parked a little near civilization in bad weather! Take care xxxx
There is nothing you can do about it so you might as well cheer up, and stop pouting! All's well. Cook some dinner first for your hubby then curl up together and play a game of scrabble, or as you said watch a movie, and enjoy.
I was in that snowstorm. I remember it well. Where I was, was sort of near you but heading south a little bit. We got about a foot and a half to 2 feet of snow when it all was said and done. It was pretty but made the roads dangerous. ❄️
I'm new to your channel an I'm enjoying it so much.. thank you for your time I appreciate it... Indie from Australia 🎄
Hilarious "dammit Jim"! Hope you are safe and had have a good trip!!
it is smart to get off a snowy road especially with a rig like you have.
Hello guys, I'm sure glad that you made it safely off the mountain & into that walmart parking lot safe & sound , travel home safely !!! 👍😃
You are in a self contained RV whats the problem? Bad weather? pull over and CAMP
I know.
It would be no different than being snowbound in your own home.
The only thing they're lacking is a small wood stove and wood chips, or some of those long burn logs that could be used to heat and cook on.
They actually make the smaller wood stoves for vans and campers now, in different sizes, along with wood chips or long last burn logs, etc.
You can even cook on them, as well as additional heat, in case your gas runs out.
Limited resources (water, electric, food...) could be a problem.
Just FYI, if I recall right, the parking lot at White Sands visitor center was level. It might be a good option for the next folks that run into a problem...
Really enjoyed you both. Thanks. I feel like I was on the ride with you. I felt you fears and anxiety. It's great that you have each other.
Thank you very much for riding a long with us.
@@outliersoverland hello from Liverpool in England 🇬🇧
Great video, great driving, and great sense of humor. That’s what makes it all work.
This video is 6 years old, but lots of fresh comments. Walmart no longer welcomes RVs -- as I understand it, there were squatters that ruined it for everyone else. I stopped at one about a year ago and within an hour security was asking me to move, but was nice enough to compromise at let me move to an unused area behind the store.
I understand your feelings when i can park and relax after fighting the weather.
From Alaska but snow scares ya guys? New Mexico winters are cold but you have food and shelter compared to the cars sitting there. Make a nice little dinner and chill. Have a beer and watch a movie
It’s all about the vehicle you’re driving in the snow.
@@outliersoverland guess you'd have to be there. From video it doesn't look bad but it's all about safety. Safe journeys yall
Get 100% silicone windshield wipers and it will not make that sound anymore at 10:50 .
Eenjoyed your video, I felt your tension but from the warmth of my bed surrounded by my three dogs. You guys did a good job and played it safe.
Wow for an RVer I'd think you'd have grown a bigger pair by now.... it all looks pretty exciting to me...
Love this video thanks to the snow and mountains. Glad you are save. I enjoy the ride with you. Thanks for sharing and the nailbiting experience. Lol.
You're welcome.
Good video, thank you. Please don't try Colorado in the winter, OK? There are many people in my little town that commute 60 miles to Telluride every day, you cannot imagine how difficult that is. If they get stuck behind an RV going 40 mph on roads they think should be driven at 60 mph about half of them go nuts and pass you in extremely hazardous places and conditions. Just a heads up, you two did a great job in my opinion in your situation.
We had plenty of experience with knowing how crappy that RV handled in the snow. That was the 3rd time we got caught in a pickle on snowy roads in that thing.
Now in our new RV which is a 4x4 expedition vehicle, bring it! Last year we traversed the Alcan in -20f.
It's funny how you mention the drivers in Colorado... Of all the states we have traveled in Colorado has to have the most aggressive and angry drivers around. Even if you are going 5mph over the speed limit they blaze on the horn and recklessly pass.
What's the story or history behind this human behavior there?
Haha! Thanks for the heads up. We drive cross country every year and we drove through the rockies during the winter months. It is so beautiful out there on the roads, but dangerous during a snowstorm!
I am from a So Cal beach area. Then I moved to a area where its snows once in a while. I learned I cant drive in snow well and its just safer for everyone to stay home. You guys did a great job.
Interesting to see how people react to weather...I’ve never been nervous over driving in snow, but MY GOD....this video gave me anxiety....
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You guys were hysterical imitating the other people in the RV behind you and yes we have had 5 RVs, are from FL and I would never drive in snow!!!
you did right pulling off until they plowed and put some traction out. that rig starts to slide and its ugly.
I live in Colorado. I still love driving in the snow. My oldest daughter and I will fire up the Suburban during the storms just to drive around rescuing folks. It's all about experience and being prepared. Lol. I am actually looking forward to it.
Can't begin to tell some of the stories I have. Ok. Quick one. BIG storm hit here in 97. They call it an Albuquerque Low. Its when a low pressure system crawls over New Mexico bringing warm moist air up here. When it hits the cold air on the front range it dumps feet of snow in a relatively short amount of time. Pretty much shutting everything down. Cops threaten to arrest people caught driving. Thousands of cars get stuck on the roads. Many people for days. I25 becomes a parking lot. Earlier that year my buddy and I converted a 3/4 ton work van into a camper so we could stay in ski resorts parking lots instead of renting motel rooms. We were at Keystone when the storm hit. Non of the snow was making it over the front range so we decided to head home. Made it a little south of Denver when I25 stopped moving. So I found an exit and started heading east. Spent the first night in a Village Inn parking lot. Next morning I decided to try to make it to Castle Rock. During the night wind had created 4-5 foot drifts across parts of the road. Figured sense we were fully stocked and prepared we should keep going. Blasting through the drifts as we went. Came across one drift with a jeep stuck in the middle. I decided to try and go around. Oops. Looong story short. After digging for hours and watching the firemen with the fire chief and a big plow all get stuck in the same drift. I finally got out. With a little help from a guy with a chain and a jeep. Made it as far as Castle Rock where we spend the second night in a convenience store parking lot. Next day we started heading south down 25 checking to see if anybody we found stranded needed help. Pretty soon we came across a cop doing the same thing. He was pretty upset seeing us driving around. Didn't want to get thrown in jail so I headed back to that convenience store for a few more days until they cleared the roads. It was some adventure.
That Dodge van was only 2wd. Sat pretty high. Alot of weight in it. And with good tires and chains it was an absolute beast. Tried checking the fluids on it once right after the day of the drifts. Couldn't find the engine through all the packed in snow.
I doubt these conditions would even make me bat an eye. It’s all flat and straight, not really too much to worry about.
And what kind of vehicle would you be driving in….?
Probably not a class a motorhome on highway tires towing a trailer….
I just moved away from that area. You know the pull-off gate area goes into the White Sands Missile range. Sometimes they close the highway when they are shooting missiles. So, its good that you didn't stay there, they would have woken you up in the night and made you leave. I hope you get to go back sometime in better weather to the dunes. Take a round sled, its great fun to slide down the dunes! No snow or rain needed.