Big Tent, BIG Rig HDT Travels in Quartzsite. Major Improvements. Fulltiming couple. RV Lifestyle.

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2024
  • We're here in Quartzsite but what do you do while in the desert boondocking? We find some great items to make our RV life much easier and better. More solar production too.
    We dump, we fill, we bike and we buy anniversary gifts...Mine is better than Sondra's. Fun time at the Big Tent and we're on the hunt! Can we find the one item?
    We are not Snow Birds but we do like nice warm weather and heading west is the best. We are going to do this trip a little differently by staying at a few different locations.
    Quartzsite is all about boondocking in the desert and a great place for an RV to winter.
    #rvlife #spacecraft #fulltimerv #customrv #hdt #whataburger #hdtrailers #harvesthost #harvesthosts #campendium #wanderlust #boondocking #lg #motorhome #rvroadtrip #traveltips #travelhacks #rv #travel #travelvlog #campgrounds #van #rvliving #rvcouple #rvliving #thankshanks #rvtravel #quartzsite #blm #roadtrip
    RV Camping
    We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
    We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to RUclips channels Suite Travels and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr. Beast video's as well.
    Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
    I get my music from:
    Epidemicsound.com
    Tracks:
    Angel from the Country by Will Harrison
    Calling at your door by Candelion
    Dutch Hollow by Roy Williams
    Hey Hi Ho Let's Go by J.F.Gloss
    Shopping Spree Galore by Claude Signet
    The Spirit of the West by Roy Edwin Williams
    Amazon Shop (no extra charge to you)
    A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.
    www.amazon.com/shop/bigtruckb...
    We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
    The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
    Gotreads.com
    Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
    Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
    Vehicles:
    2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
    2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
    2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
    2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
    2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
    Power system:
    3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
    30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
    2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
    2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
    Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
    We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded.
    BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.

Комментарии • 387

  • @SomeTechGuy666
    @SomeTechGuy666 5 месяцев назад +41

    You should call your drone "Ingenuity" after the Mars rover helicopter. Kinda fits with Voyager, Discovery and Orion.

    • @michaelschneider-
      @michaelschneider- 5 месяцев назад +4

      " Ingenuity" . +1. .. Pretty clever. .. Living Large as the saying goes. .. Stay safe. .. Vail, Colorado

    • @raoulroberts
      @raoulroberts 5 месяцев назад +4

      Great name! Hope they take your suggestion.

    • @rburoni
      @rburoni 5 месяцев назад +3

      Popped on to say the same. Perfect name!

    • @pennysaufley8974
      @pennysaufley8974 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yep, that’s what I thought of too! Plus her nickname is Ginny!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +6

      Great suggestion! We love that name!

  • @polarisman67
    @polarisman67 5 месяцев назад +18

    OMG what an awsome video, when i watch your vids, i feel like I'm on vacation right with you! You two are awsome! 😊

  • @tljlucy31
    @tljlucy31 5 месяцев назад +11

    We are from Oregon and we had the true toppers installed on our class A motor home last year. The Eugene folks were great. We are so glad we added them. Spending time on the Oregon Coast the wind ate up the original toppers.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      That is awesome! We're excited. Thanks for watching the channel. 😁

  • @jeanmayfield1636
    @jeanmayfield1636 5 месяцев назад +7

    Jeff and l Enjoyed meeting you Both. We were the couple who pulled up when you were walking. Safe travels God Bless you.❣️❣️👍🧒👩‍🦰

  • @paulelford924
    @paulelford924 2 месяца назад +1

    Good on you for helping people when asked, for those who need it and ask for it.

  • @mimi5117
    @mimi5117 5 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for the smiles ... love your videos ... Stay safe and smile on ... hugs from western Canada where it's raining on Feb 1st, this is sooo weird for us here in the North OK Valley. Happy Anniversary - Hugs 😊💞🌧

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      You are so welcome. Love the Okanagan Valley area.

  • @kimhastie5440
    @kimhastie5440 21 день назад +2

    OMGEE I just came across your channel and LOVE your videos. I just love the two of you. You both are fun to watch and both of your personalities are great! Can't wait to watch more... guess I will be binge watching LOL

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  21 день назад

      Thanks, Kim. Glad you found us! What took you so long?!? 😶‍🌫️😉😊😅😆

    • @kimhastie5440
      @kimhastie5440 20 дней назад

      @@bigtruckbigtravels I don't know. I live in Las Vegas and when I watched you drive that rig throughout the side streets... All I can say is wow what a great job you did.

  • @user-ju5qz4ik6k
    @user-ju5qz4ik6k 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks guy's for the video we enjoy watching you both do things keep safe and smiling 😂

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  3 месяца назад

      We try to keep it out of the ditches. Thanks for watching the channel.

  • @sharonking9862
    @sharonking9862 5 месяцев назад +6

    Great Music‼️‼️‼️ What a fun time here….loved all the shopping!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Sharon. Sondra loves the tent area.

  • @valyd45
    @valyd45 5 месяцев назад +5

    Lots of you tube videos to make your own balsamic glaze. Your new opening theme song was awesome. Your Quartsite excursion was one of the most interesting I’ve seen as many other you tubers are doing the same. Happy Anniversary!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it! If we can't find them we may resort to making it. Thank you. 😃

    • @MaryWehmeier
      @MaryWehmeier 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bigtruckbigtravelsI’ll find one for you Sondra. I thought he was at Farmers Market in Palm Springs last month.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      @@MaryWehmeier we'll definitely have to check out the farmers market. Thank you!

  • @craigwesson7913
    @craigwesson7913 5 месяцев назад +2

    After you have your toppers added please give us a review on how well the work to clean off the debris that can load up on the slides.

  • @dianagouws6615
    @dianagouws6615 5 месяцев назад +3

    Scout was the smallest launch vehicle and it's purpose was "scouting the frontiers of space environment and paving the way" - a perfect name for your smallest vehicle

  • @jackmccormick6880
    @jackmccormick6880 5 месяцев назад +2

    So I used my portable water pump in a box (close copy of yours, thanks for the idea) at La Posa South yesterday. Worked great and kept me out of the long line. Also learned a trick today, wait till it rains to dump your tanks, no line!
    Wish we could have met y’all at the meet up, got here late. Had rv trouble😵‍💫

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Fantastic! Glad I was able to help and sorry we missed you guys. Enjoy the Q. See you down the road. Thanks for watching.

  • @mwarren-TN
    @mwarren-TN 5 месяцев назад +5

    Enjoyed mtg you both. Love the drone footage.
    Martha & Phillip
    Columbia, TN

  • @TipsyMarlinTravels
    @TipsyMarlinTravels 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great video guys! You really captured the essence of Quartzsite. Sondra, I feel for you...I've had a few of those travel-induced messes myself and you never know what has found its way beneath the slides.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Kat for the comments. We really enjoyed our visit the other day and your camper is exciting. Can't wait to see where the wind and road takes you guys.

    • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
      @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm just grateful I haven't gotten my smell back since covid. 😂

  • @user-zs1uc2vu8h
    @user-zs1uc2vu8h 5 месяцев назад +2

    Saundra and David, nice to see you. What a life you have chosen. Why am I not surprised to see Saundra charting the sun and solar efficiency. Happy travels.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you. No surprise with Sondra charting the angle! Small world... you never know who shows up at your doorstep! 😆

  • @CarolStJohn-ev9ry
    @CarolStJohn-ev9ry 5 месяцев назад +2

    Another enjoyable video, I love how handy David is, reminds me of my late stepdad. It's always fun to see Sondra swooning over the stickers! 😉😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Carol. Sondra swoons a lot! I just stay out of the way until the sticker cloud of happiness passes and she comes back to earth! 😂🤣😎Appreciate your comments as always.

  • @josephalberta1145
    @josephalberta1145 5 месяцев назад +3

    I always enjoy your videos. The new places and your positive and happy attitudes. Even with 35 thousand subscribers, thats 43 thousand in Canadian subscribers, you still find time to answer messages.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      🤔😂🤣OK, Joseph, that's funny! I like it. Never thought the channel would get this big. Glad you enjoy it. Stay warm this winter.

  • @my09ultra
    @my09ultra 5 месяцев назад +4

    Oooh! Lots of bargains! Ah the big top tent loaded with deals! 🎉

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Yes but you still have to know pricing... lots of stuff. Thank you for watching the channel. 😁

  • @kristenj3517
    @kristenj3517 5 месяцев назад +2

    Seriously you guys are my people! Camping and scrapping!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Oh yeah! Now that's a very different combination so there are very few of us out there. Excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

  • @takethelongwayhomewithPatLinda
    @takethelongwayhomewithPatLinda 5 месяцев назад +2

    Once again another great video. You guys are just so fun to watch and I had to laugh when Sondra was scrutiizing the cost for potato salad. I was trolling through the supermarket today, found 5 uncooked chicken thighs for $11.40. I then checked the price for a rotisseri chicken, which was $7.99! Guess what I bought! Proof Sondra, that we are two peas in a pod! LOL! But David, you missed the best joke opportunity when Sondra said she should receive another anniversary present. She set you up to say, "buy more stickers"! LOL!
    Seriously, thank you for all the hard work with the videos. So refreshing to watch two people who love to camp and don't muck up their videos with sponsorships and 10 minute commericials. Please keep up the good work! Look forward to watching every week and hope to some day see you on the road!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      You know, I didn't want to open the "sticker floodgates" by letting her get MORE stickers! 🤣Sometimes Sondra just gets irritated by the cost of some items...and the potato salad was it that day. I like her's more so it worked out better for me. Thank you for watching and you're very kind with your comments.

  • @angelwngs2012
    @angelwngs2012 14 дней назад +1

    You could name the drone “Luke Skywalker”😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  10 дней назад

      Thank you. We have to decide soon. We'll add this one to the list!

  • @kathiebauer5165
    @kathiebauer5165 5 месяцев назад +2

    We have RVed for 40+ years. Traded 5th wheel two years ago & got a residential frig. Trouble first three trips with doors opening. What a mess. Tension curtain rods really helped on travel days. Also packing tape. Miss the dual service rv frig with door locks.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      There are times, Kathie, when we miss the RV fridge but Sondra loves the storage in the residential one. 😊 Thanks

    • @MaryWehmeier
      @MaryWehmeier 5 месяцев назад +1

      Love those tension rods. Thanks Walmart.

  • @terry3193
    @terry3193 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hi, new subscriber here. I really enjoy your channel…laidback, no drama and just every day stuff. I find it enjoyable, relaxing and simple plus you two are fun! There’s enough drama in the world. I love your rig..wow! It must be the biggest rig at quartzsite. I have a 45’ DP bus and kind of find it a little stressful to travel in due to its size. I might downsize next year to something around 33’ or so but we’ll see. Thanks for sharing and safe travels! 👍

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much, Terry! We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊 We love our home and enjoy the Q when we visit. We enjoyed our 32 foot Class C this summer, definitely more flexible! Buckle up, the road calls to us in 2024!

  • @JamieStuff
    @JamieStuff 5 месяцев назад +2

    I'm seriously considering spending a week out there next year, particularly for the ham radio get together, Quartzfest, which is held at the same time.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      I think you'd enjoy it. I like the name! My brother enjoyed being a ham operator for many years. He spoke to people from all over the world.

    • @MaryWehmeier
      @MaryWehmeier 5 месяцев назад +1

      We are too. Husband is a Ham 73’s!

  • @jeannealex2560
    @jeannealex2560 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hi guy's.🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️..Jeanne and I are in our usual place watching your video..🛌...😂...we went to the Tampa show and now we feel like we have been to the big tent show...😂..we love quartzite tent ....they have everything...true toppers are a good investment...we are looking into them ourselves.🤗..happy anniversary.🥳..keep at it...you might catch up to us.🥰...thanks for the video...stay safe...J&A2ofus

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Aloha from AZ. Hope you're enjoying nice "winter" weather... in Florida! Glad you guys were comfy for this video! We'll keep trying to catch up to you! 😆 Safe travels wherever the road takes you. See you! Thanks for watching the channel.

  • @yvetteneshilokotz2655
    @yvetteneshilokotz2655 5 месяцев назад +4

    We so enjoyed this video! Thank you. Also enjoyed meeting you both while at the Big Tent at Quartzite. 😊 We were going to put True Toppers on our first Renegade, Valencia, but chose to spend the money to upgrade to an Explorer. 😂🎉 Safe Travels and hope to see you again.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Great seeing you guys...twice! Love the Explorer. Thank you for watching.

  • @daveanddianethrowingcautio5707
    @daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 5 месяцев назад +1

    We did Quartzsite every year the first few years we were fulltime but have missed the last few as well. I think it might be time for a winter stay again. Oddly enough we do sort of miss it, well maybe more me that Diane.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      It's a cool place, Dave and very unique. I definitely think you have to embrace the whole culture out there to fully appreciate the area. It's nice to visit other areas too. That's why we go to the Q about every other year. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃

  • @larryburkett9628
    @larryburkett9628 5 месяцев назад +2

    We were in Costco today and they have a Nonna Pia's Balsamic glaze there, but it is from British Colombia.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Larry. It may be good but not "the one". The hunt continues...

  • @lancebillingsley199
    @lancebillingsley199 5 месяцев назад +1

    Was a great video was neat going through the big tent love your travels

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Lance. Thanks so much for the comment and glad you're along with us on the journey....wherever it leads us! 😎

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +3

    omg 'radio shack'!

  • @krazedkamper
    @krazedkamper 5 месяцев назад +2

    They really do have EVERYTHING at that show! 😂😂

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Oh, they really do...and we saw most everything! Whew!

  • @liamhenry8164
    @liamhenry8164 5 месяцев назад +1

    Need a couple of plastic milk crates to set the tanks in to transport.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      I'll have to check to see if they'll fit. They are a little fatter than a 20 lbs propane tank. Great idea. Thanks for the comment. 😃

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts 5 месяцев назад +2

    It's Happy Thursday with (BT)²! Gotta shout out my fave parts. At 17:55, the word you're looking for is "Crap!" 😂 I absolutely loved how Sondra was in full glee mode during her shoppin' an' huntin'.
    My most replayed part is definitely 32:08 to 32:47. David shows us guys how it's done; tweezers and stickers make Sondra happy. You two are fantastic!
    That elusive artisanal balsamic glaze was as divinely intended - a moment of joy, a memory of a lifetime. Wishing Superman and his "crafty" Lois Lane a happy and blessed anniversary. Can't wait for next week's episode.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      You are waaayy too kind but thank you so very much. We enjoy our life and the ability to travel to see unique and interesting places. We're so glad you're along with us on the journey and really appreciate your support and feedback each week. I mean, who would have thought squeezy tweezers would be at Quartzsite in the Sell-A-Rama tent area!?!? See you next week.

  • @glentweedie602
    @glentweedie602 4 месяца назад +1

    Happy anniversary. Always a good day to remember and celebrate. I don't think I would have gotten the same smile that Sondra gave you for the sqweezy tweazers as an anniversary present tho.
    Happy travels to all you good folks. Keep safe.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  4 месяца назад

      Thanks so much, Glen. She was really excited about the squeezy tweezers...I don't completely understand it but then I don't figure I'm supposed to anyway...🤔😂😁🤣😊

  • @e.rickhudson
    @e.rickhudson 5 месяцев назад +1

    I get that look myself when my wife doesn’t believe I have no money on me. Priceless.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      😆... that must be a wifey thing... it's in their DNA!

  • @carolhenderson1156
    @carolhenderson1156 5 месяцев назад +3

    Stickers..."precious" , I feel it!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      😆 Sondra loves a good selection of stickers! Is that weird?!? 😆 🤣

  • @ileanaadams6874
    @ileanaadams6874 5 месяцев назад +3

    Great video 👍Thank you.

  • @billhill8570
    @billhill8570 5 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for taking the time to teach me about Volvo trucks. Made appointment for next week. So looking forward to the upgrade! Safe travels and God Bless!

  • @DebraKopera
    @DebraKopera 5 месяцев назад +3

    What a wonderful time Thank you for sharing Be safe out there

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Our pleasure! Thank you, Debra for watching the channel. 😁

  • @BJM217
    @BJM217 5 месяцев назад +1

    What fun that was

  • @shanedeveley731
    @shanedeveley731 3 месяца назад +1

    You guy's are so Cool!! Getting caught up on all your video's and really appreciate all the work you do in making all this content 😅. Have lots of questions but the one today is how does the drone follow you?? Probably a dumb question because I'm so drone inefficient 😂😂. Stay safe !! and keep the great content coming.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  3 месяца назад +1

      It's a Mini4 Pro and it has "active track" which can target a person or vehicle to follow... or it's "movie magic"... you choose! 😆 🤣

  • @kennisjarvis8105
    @kennisjarvis8105 5 месяцев назад +1

    Looking at the rocks reminds me on “The Long Long Trailer” which is one of my favorite movies. 😃

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      😆 that's what I was thinking when she stopped to look.

  • @elzabethmorgan8020
    @elzabethmorgan8020 5 месяцев назад +3

    Very cool video, as always! Really enjoy following your travels. Quartzsite is definitely on my bucket list! Take care, and enjoy.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone and to give back to the RV community. Glad you're along with us on the journey. Q is cool...lots of people...but such a neat atmosphere.

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts 5 месяцев назад +1

    David, I like how the anniversary gifts you got are for both of you.😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks. Actually they are...the squeezy tweezers are definitely just for Sondra but we can enjoy the other stuff together!

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +3

    love it!!! love love!

  • @bradhowe5790
    @bradhowe5790 5 месяцев назад +2

    God bless you to tell and thanks for having made a long be safe.
    And have a good Trip

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you kindly, Brad. Appreciate your comments and support.

  • @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs
    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs 5 месяцев назад +1

    Happy Anniversary you two! But I don't think the present swap was fairly equal lol. Interesting place, and I love AZ, CA desert, but I don't know if it would be for me (if I still had my RV) unless I had a side by side or dune buggy. The crowded shopping I could do without, but I'm sure I'd be at the grocery store more than enough. I can do that way too much here. However, it seems to be right up there for you guys and your rig especially. And I enjoy, as always, seeing you two no matter where you go and what you do. Delightful! And certainly entertaining! 😉 P.S. Don't know if I've mentioned this, but used to be Class A is out there in AZ! A known RV fellow YT'ber bought it from me, flew to VA and it still sits under cover out there. He bought a diesel pusher afterwards and decided to make that his baby. I've been tempted to offer to buy it back!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comments as always. It's a neat area but not for everyone. Definitely can get busy. Interesting on your Class A. Probably still in great shape. Tempting, eh?!?

  • @MikeJones-wt8mv
    @MikeJones-wt8mv 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for another fantastic video. I always seem to learn something each and every time. I especially liked the part regarding Inc the composite propane cylinders. I did have a question regarding if you had to do any special venting where they are stored in the basement?

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  4 месяца назад

      Nothing special but there is a vent area in two places in the LP compartment. They are very nice and light. Glad you learned something new! Woo-hoo!

  • @denisewalters8247
    @denisewalters8247 5 месяцев назад +3

    A very cute video! 😂 thank You, keep them coming👍

  • @charlesyell6318
    @charlesyell6318 5 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are cool. I am 79 years old and I still say cool.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      That's cool, Charles, that you say "cool". 😂😎🤣Thanks for watching.

  • @user-qz9jw3zr7x
    @user-qz9jw3zr7x 5 месяцев назад +1

    Ahhh, a new season of George pierrot travel show. Great work.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      😆 Thank you so very much. Buckle up, we're rolling!

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    the Sky is...everything!

  • @goblincamper2004
    @goblincamper2004 5 месяцев назад +2

    Those Carassonne games 42:39 are fun games to play with family if you want a good game. When we passed through Quartzsite last year, we did stop at the game store. When I watched RVerTV's video the solar awning would be something I would invest in. It would be something I would consider for our own travel trailer.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      I couldn't believe how many games! The awning is a great way for more solar but it does sag a little in the middle due to weight. But a great 💡

  • @marianbrinley4389
    @marianbrinley4389 5 месяцев назад +1

    What a sweet look Sondra gave you , David while using the tweezers! I think you did good!!😊 will never get to Quartzite, so thanks for sharing your video! The drone work is amazing! Loved when you landed it on the car! Good job!! Y’all work well together!!❤❤❤
    Stay safe out there on the road!! Looking forward to seeing Yuma!! God Bless!!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Marian. She was very pleased with the gift. She'd been wanting a nice pair for awhile. 😆 Didn't expect the drone to bounce so much! 😆

  • @Orphanboyefforts-Chuong
    @Orphanboyefforts-Chuong 2 месяца назад +1

    Super big 😊😊❤

  • @maxhimmel299
    @maxhimmel299 4 месяца назад +1

    Enjoy your happiness on the road. God Bless and Enjoy your Life 🙏🙏

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  4 месяца назад

      Thank you very much. We enjoy this lifestyle and sharing our experiences with everyone. Excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

  • @terrywirhanowicz2311
    @terrywirhanowicz2311 5 месяцев назад +1

    It was great to see you scrapbooking im into stickers and your journaling ideas and im getting me some twizzors their great thats to see you scrapbook ing fun and him backing you with your fun 😊😊😊😊😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Oh, Terry, Sondra loves her Journaling and scrapbooking and stickers and ephemra. I just stay out of the way! 😆 thanks for watching the channel. 😁

  • @billstoys8324
    @billstoys8324 5 месяцев назад +1

    Name your drone "Hubble" after the Hubble telescope. It flies around and take pictures. lol.. Glad you're looking at actuators for your solar panels, my wife won't let me on the roof because she is afraid of me falling. In truth I'm too old to be messing around up there. If you fell it would ruin your day!! Thanks for sharing your journey.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Great suggestion, Bill. A fall would definitely ruin a good day! One of these days, I'll be too old to get up there...not yet but it's coming! 😂🤣😊Thanks for watching.

  • @duanerichardson1669
    @duanerichardson1669 5 месяцев назад +2

    Always enjoy the drone footage David 😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and thank you. It's a nice view up there.

  • @user-karrie
    @user-karrie 3 месяца назад +1

    Maybe this is the place.
    Looks like they have events in Arizona.
    From Bend Oregon

  • @ddcornell1019
    @ddcornell1019 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a way to start your day

  • @cheryllann_
    @cheryllann_ 5 месяцев назад +1

    This was a fantastic video - it always feels like I'm at the destination with you!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      We're so glad you enjoyed it and feel like you're there with us. That's how we want everyone to feel. Like you're traveling with us and enjoying the journey along with us, Cheryll. Glad you're along on the journey.

  • @HDTRVTRAVELS
    @HDTRVTRAVELS 5 месяцев назад +1

    David sure scored on the anniversary gifts. Personally I’d call “foul”! Anniversaries are usually gifts for ME in our house.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      😆 I did score in a major way! Got lucky this year... it may come back on me... 😆

  • @christygr
    @christygr 5 месяцев назад +1

    Your videos are always entertaining. It amazes me that someone(me) who has no interest in RVing or camping enjoys your content so much. Among other things, I love the interaction between the two of you, the informative nature of things and the scenery. As always, thanks for taking us along. Happy Anniversary. Looking forward to seeing Yuma and your adventures there. Until next Thursday .. drive carefully and take care of each other.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      I appreciate that, Christy! I take that as a HUGE compliment. Glad you're along on the journey. Thank you and we'll see you next week!

  • @larryburkett9628
    @larryburkett9628 5 месяцев назад +2

    You're lucky you had those little "squeezy" things, because you got the BIGGEST stink eye from Sondra I've seen. 😂😂😂😂

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      😆 🤣 you saw that too! Oh, she was not a happy camper. I was going to save the tweezer gift for a few days until our anniversary but I had to give it to her early. I couldn't believe in the Q of all places and she finds squeezey tweezers!

  • @mattbarker7739
    @mattbarker7739 5 месяцев назад +1

    Happy anniversary

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    my mind is Blown!

  • @johnnunez17
    @johnnunez17 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love this video. Thank you.👍🏻🇺🇸

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you, John. We really appreciate your time watching the channel and your comments.

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    indeed Iam on the side lines looking in taking notes

  • @ride4nvd
    @ride4nvd 5 месяцев назад +1

    Name the drone OSIRIS - space craft that got the samples from the asteroids and brought them back to the University of Arizona. Love your videos, popped some popcorn, turned on the tv and Apple TV and watched your RUclips videos every Thursday night!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Now that's the way to watch YT. Pop some corn and recline away! Thanks for the suggestion and appreciate your time watching the channel.

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    we heard a calling in the desert!

  • @ptwhd
    @ptwhd 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

  • @user-el4mn4dm2d
    @user-el4mn4dm2d 5 месяцев назад +1

    David you are lots & lots of patience with everything esp with sondra

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      That is the truth... well, most of the time...I have my days... thank you.

  • @stephentalley5379
    @stephentalley5379 5 месяцев назад +1

    You have some great videos

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    so fun!

  • @joycewayman5907
    @joycewayman5907 5 месяцев назад +1

    Loved watching your video on to the next adventure safe travels 🥰

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Appreciate the comments and your time watching the channel. On to the next adventure for sure! We're rolling!

  • @cindylehman1016
    @cindylehman1016 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have the True Toppers. I had them installed 1/9/24 at the Coburg, Oregon location. It’s wonderful and I have seen other people even with snow on and pushing it off. It’s so great and the people couldn’t have been nicer.

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Great to hear, Cindy. We're going to Coburg to have them installed. Excited to get it done. Should solve some issues we're starting to experience with our slides.

    • @cindylehman1016
      @cindylehman1016 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bigtruckbigtravels they are wonderful people. The guys are so nice and Heidi that works in the office. The weather was bad when I was there and they actually moved me inside a day early so I weathered the storm inside their building when you go tell him hi from Cindy in Florence.

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    you living 'fancy'!! and I love it!

  • @ronaldstephens1792
    @ronaldstephens1792 5 месяцев назад +1

    Yall missed the fun of Alaska winter in North Pole!🤣🤣 38 to 47 BELOW ZERO 🥶🥶😎

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      😆 oh, I think we planned it just right! Wow! That's cold!

    • @ronaldstephens1792
      @ronaldstephens1792 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bigtruckbigtravels You're not kidding 🤣🤣 But if you want to experience it (bucket list)? Have plenty for ya!

  • @gtnoslp
    @gtnoslp 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great interesting vlog!

  • @ablais007
    @ablais007 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, guys. Love the music you picked on this one.

  • @user-jz3qq5gr6g
    @user-jz3qq5gr6g 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi from Canada .Great video.Amazing stuff in the Big Tent .

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Lots of stuff you don't need but want to get in the Big Tent!

  • @yvonnekneeshaw2784
    @yvonnekneeshaw2784 5 месяцев назад +1

    Happy Anniversary u guys….how many years? Tweezers versus awning 😅 Like Sondra I dislike the cold yet in Alberta Canada they had record high temps of 21 C warmer than Florida that day. Looking forward to next venture 🇨🇦 ❤ PS just digesting yesterday’s news that hubby will need open heart surgery … placing this too into God’s Hands

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Yvonne. That's an unbelievable temp for Alberta in the winter! We have gone through 35 anniversary cycles. I guess we have a few more to go! 🤔😉😆

  • @ralbert450
    @ralbert450 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking me back to the Q. Very good job. Keep up the good work.

  • @krisklopf1901
    @krisklopf1901 5 месяцев назад +1

    I would love to shop there!! I love the garden spinners and the garden metal artwork!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Lots of those, Kris. I'm glad we don't own a house...we'd buy more stuff! 🤣😂😁

  • @Andrealightworker
    @Andrealightworker 5 месяцев назад +2

    Call your drone COSMO 😊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      We were talking about that name. We like it and definitely one of the top 3 names we like so far. It has personality for sure. Thank you. 😃

  • @joec4871
    @joec4871 5 месяцев назад +1

    As usual an excellent video from my favorite couple. It's good to see people finally getting to enjoy the fruits of their labor, which I'm also doing after fifty years of working. Life is good and thank you guys for not getting tired of me tagging along. As you know the wife won't do the RV thing so I have to hang with you. Thanks again. Travel safe. Ps: I also admire the fact that you can clearly afford things but you're not wasteful, you watch your pennies. It took me thirty years to learn that.😅

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Joe. We try to be sensible in how we live but we don't want to "do without" of we don't have to do we're still conscious of our pennies. Enjoy your time and buckle up. We're heading down the road.

  • @cathygriffith1641
    @cathygriffith1641 5 месяцев назад +1

    Neat place! I’d love the shopping!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      It's pretty cool, Cathy. So many neat items. It's definitely like a little tent town.

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +1

    crazy life!

  • @screddot7074
    @screddot7074 5 месяцев назад +2

    Happy Anniversary !!

  • @barrypierce9100
    @barrypierce9100 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job guys....god bless😊

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    crazy! liken to 50 first dates!

  • @rebekahwells3737
    @rebekahwells3737 5 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are fun to watch!

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

    • @rebekahwells3737
      @rebekahwells3737 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bigtruckbigtravels we watched all of the Alaska videos a couple of times. Alaska is on our bucket list.

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    love you uz! better you than me! I could never!

  • @mollydoran9488
    @mollydoran9488 5 месяцев назад +2

    lovely quality!

  • @Andrealightworker
    @Andrealightworker 5 месяцев назад +1

    When you were doing the dump of black tank I was waiting when you said "you ever have one of those days"? I was waiting for you to say it's a crappy day lol. We are going to our first huddle in April my hubby and I are BIG fans of you both. When I found out you guys were coming to the huddle I was soooooo excited more to meet you all than anyone else 😅😅😅 Andrea from NC

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Awww, thank you so much, Andrea. We're excited to meet you and anyone else who's there as well. I thought about the "crappy" joke but didn't want to pour it on too much. See you in Savannah!

    • @Andrealightworker
      @Andrealightworker 5 месяцев назад +1

      @bigtruckbigtravels 😅😅😅😅

  • @krisklopf1901
    @krisklopf1901 5 месяцев назад +1

    I like your Bright jokes!!!

  • @steveddavis
    @steveddavis 5 месяцев назад +1

    Don't cry over spilled coleslaw/sour cream 😱😭 I think you guys are pretty good at rolling with the punches (plenty of experience I'm guessing). Great boon docking video! I learned about composite propane tanks today. When I had my smart 4two, I'd let my three sons - before the oldest had his license - drive our development's one mile long private road to where there is a small market at the end. They'd put the youngest on the back shelf... The macerator pump is a necessity! I wouldn't have an RV without one. I'd name the drone "Discovery" since scouting is part of its mission. Or "Overwatch" if you wanted a military intelligence type name. Thanks for taking us along 👊

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад

      Nice names. Thanks. Appreciate your comments. That's a neat experience your children had with you.

  • @angelatoomey2337
    @angelatoomey2337 5 месяцев назад +1

    Safe travels quartzite amazing place
    ❤❤

    • @bigtruckbigtravels
      @bigtruckbigtravels  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you, Angela. We always try to keep it between the white lines... except when we boondock! 😆 🤣

    • @angelatoomey2337
      @angelatoomey2337 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@bigtruckbigtravels 🤣🤣🤣👏👏