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@@girlfinfishing thanks for watching! We’re always looking for good spots, do you have any favorites you’re willing to share? P.S. my hubby doesn’t want me to share our “best spots” so I get it if you need to keep some secrets 😉

@@bobanddangsjourney you guys would love seeing Bradley in person! We are going to try to get some traveling in next summer so we probably won’t be camp hosting but we always spend some time on the rim. We would love to meet up with you there! Looking forward to seeing you in Q soon!

@@bobanddangsjourney we want to get back there and possibly head up to Tahoe too. If you have any tips on that area, we’d love to hear them!

@@uncagedtravels6391 I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! Where do you like to go boondocking? We’re always looking for new places and would love any recommendations you can share 😊

Thanks so much @wendysteward7877 !!! Pete is so proud of his DIY garden solar lights. In fact, he's ready to make a few more, maybe we'll do a video showing how he makes them (that's if I could convince him to get in front of the camera LOL). I really appreciate your kind words! Do you have any questions or specific topics you would like us to make videos for? We're all ears! Thanks again for watching and encouraging us!

Hi @chifylube ! Thanks for the question. I am not sure of the current status for that particular store. If you call the main number, the customer service staff can tell you if they currently have propane and the current price.

It's so nice to hear from you @anneroyal5149 😊 You know, I never thought about music being like politics in that way. You are right, soooo many opinions. Too funny!

Oh my gosh @bobanddangsjourney !!! I never even heard of Guardians of the Galaxy so I searched for it and found this: Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2) (Full Soundtrack) I think you may have solved my problem! I just started playing it and now Pete is whistling the songs LOL Thanks for the help! th-cam.com/video/Kt-tLuszKBA/w-d-xo.html

Now that you mention it, @bobanddangsjourney , I have some memories from years ago seeing piles of the 1 pound cylinders at some National Parks and Recreation areas. I think it was in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that I saw an entire dumpster dedicated to recycling the cylinders and it was full. When I saw that I thought to myself, that's a great idea. When we set up our outside cooking equipment, we like to set it up under our shade structure away from the trailer. We like the feel of an "outside patio" and we like to keep splattering grease away from our rig so we don't use our RV quick connect for cooking equipment (did I ever mention I can be a messy cook? LOL) We do use our RV quick connect to run our propane fire pit and that works really well, especially when we're using it a lot and going through large amounts of propane. I highly recommend the 11 pound squatty tank, we are so happy with ours. Totally looking forward to seeing you guys in Quartzsite!!!

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Hi Kim, to solve the 'cook away from the rv' we have a regulator and quick connect that fits on our 20lb propane bottles so we can take it over to the table. But I really want to find a smaller bottle that is easier to lug around - one like you have. I think the same regulator/quick connect would work with that too - has the same fitting as the 20lb bottles right ?

Bob and Dang, yes, same fitting as the 20 pound bottles. I linked to our 11 pound squatty and a smaller one in my Amazon store. They both work with that standard BBQ tank connection.

Thanks @azxp , I hope you're happy with your salsa maker and jeep/camping gear!

@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna I appreciate your video and have made great salsa multiple times already. I appreciate your tips and the time you give us to suggest great camping foods.

@@azxp thanks! You continue to encourage me and I really appreciate that!

This is a GREAT STORY @mjgobet5601 , thanks for sharing! It is so cool that you ended up loving square dancing after finding the right group of people who adapted a traditional form of dance to modern music! I really love your idea of having different playlists for different times of day. Music really sets a tone and my smooth jazz doesn't work when my fellow campers are in more of a party mood. And, their party music gives me a headache when I'm trying to enjoy my morning coffee LOL I'm going to create several different playlists now, thanks for your suggestions!

Yikes @azxp , I totally forgot to mention this is a FREE camping area. You don't have to get a permit or anything, it is totally free. I'm going to do another video on the whole recreation area and show which campsites have a fee and which don't. I agree that a lot of issues are because people don't have the proper knowledge. We did run across a few people that actually did have the knowledge but just didn't care and decided they could do whatever they wanted to do. It's annoying when those people do things that are dangerous, especially if they put other campers in danger. Thankfully most of the people we met were respectful of the forest, rules and other campers. Thanks for watching and for giving me more ideas for future videos!

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna yeah there are a lot of areas close to me that we like to play, but now there are fees and permits necessary to go there, and it is a drag. Now we have to go three times as far to play at free spots because people have left the place in shambles. I am hoping not only do we do better, but we also teach our kids to do better.

@@azxp yes, hopefully we can all do better. Last summer we went to Alabama Hills (near Lone Pine, CA) and we were hoping to find a free spot to boondock for a few nights. Unfortunately, people were leaving the place such a mess, the authorities almost shut the place down. Now there are only a few designated sites for camping and they are super small so you can only fit a tent or small van or tiny trailer. We had to stay at an RV park nearby which was really nice but it wasn't the experience we were hoping for. Our motto is to leave a place cleaner than we found it, we're hoping to spread the word so other people do the same.

On my gosh, @azxp you have me rolling on the floor! 🤣😻 Your cat would rather kill your laundry than lay in it! I love your New Mexico race track story! And, you are SO RIGHT about music being so personal now that it's digital. I can tell when somebody uses my phone to control our JBL speaker because my Pandora thumbprint station becomes something other than "my favorites" LOL I'm going to try to do the 2-3 song thing and create a playlist. Thanks for the idea!

Yes @oldsoundman1. One of the things that makes me nervous is camping in an area with 1 way in/1 way out and reckless campers who don't practice fire safety. We have visited the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, that was such a tragic event. I wish people took fire safety more seriously. All we can do is try to spread the word. Do you camp a lot in Arizona?

Personally, I am a beliver in free thought and think having honest discussions is a critical part of healthy communities. I have friends who follow narratives on all sides. I have to shake my head at some of them, but I can love them without agreeing with them.

That makes sense. We are full-time RVers during the summer season so we wanted a much larger capacity of fuel compared to when we just camped on the weekends. The Fuel Keg sounds like a great solution, we'll have to try one during the winter when we do short trips. Thanks for the tip!

We started using one a few years ago because we were tired of running out of gas and having to change the small ones. Now, we love the convience of our 11 pound squatty and our 20 pound tanks.

Great point. Most disposable cylinders are used more than one time.

There are hundreds of videos on how to change your own oil.. guess what percentage of people do?

@@robertjohnston8531 Since I posted my comment I found out why this is being banned. These one time use cylinders are not made to withstand constant refilling. Secondly unless you really know what you're doing there's a chance you could overfill it and it could explode.

Isn’t it sad that such a beautiful state has so many problems. 😕

I guess I'll have to move after my supply of propane containers are gone. I'll be stocking up for the next three years. If they mess with my IsoPro cannisters also, I'll have to find a smuggler.

@@5stardave Do you currently live in California?

@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Walnut Creek and sometimes Rohnert Park.

@ I’m not familiar with those areas. Is there any good boondocking locations there? We’ve got a 34 foot fifth wheel trailer.

Are you serious?!?! I hope they never pass that law. Apparently the lawmakers believe in the vinegar theory rather than the honey theory 🙄 I’m sure glad I never lived there. It would be horrible to have a tax burden for 10 years after moving out. Crazy!

@@speedfreak8200 YESSSSSSS!!! The adapter was a total game changer for us. I’m so glad we quit using the 1 pounders. On shorter trips we use our 11 pound squatty but we use our 20 pound tank on longer trips. We never run out of gas now 😁

@@OdysseyCamper I totally hear you! We have camped in California a few times but we don’t go often. The last time we were there we met some locals who were beyond frustrated with the stupidity of the politicians and their laws. The only reason they won’t move out of state is because of their love of the outdoors and the natural beauty that is so abundant there. The good news is there are so many other places/states to visit, we’ll never run out of fantastic places to explore! Thanks for the kind words and watching!

WA and OR aren't far behind CA on lunacy.

@@billmM3605doesn’t it feel like we’re living in a twilight zone? 😢

@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Yes it does. I was born in CA and lived there for 33 years. Things I grew up with and took for granted are just good memories now. CA is a shell of what it once was. I left in 1993 and haven't looked back. Very sad what it has become.

@@billmM3605 where did you move to?

I have not seen that yet. What area are you in?

@ North Carolina- Charlotte area

@ thanks. I’ll keep an eye out for them in my area.

Supposedly there is a limit as to how many times they should be refilled. I have the "Ace in the Hole" but I've never used it. Good fit for some, but not for me.... peace ☮️

We used to do that but transitioned to using larger tanks with adapters because we were running out of fuel using the smaller tanks on our longer trips. I hated running out of gas in the middle of cooking 🤪 It was a huge bonus to have it be so much cheaper too!

I’m embarrassed to ask but what is “Ace in the Hole”?

I couldn’t agree more that California has massive problems that need serious fixing. We know many people who still live there because of the natural beauty and camping opportunities. If it wasn’t for that, they would be living somewhere else. Where did you move to?

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Free America, Idaho.

Awesome! We are planning a trip there and our route will take us through Sun Valley, Stanley and Coeur d’Alene on our way to Glacier National Park. We plan on being in your state for an entire month. Do you have any recommendations for cool boondocking spots that can handle a 34 foot fifth wheel trailer?

We used to refill ours too but since we transitioned over to using larger tanks and an adapter, we hardly use our 1 pounders anymore. We live in Arizona but for many years, my husband had to be in California for his job. He watched the homeless and drug problems deteriorate every area he visited and said it is so sad that is happening in one of the most beautiful states in the country. Do you live there?

@@azxp all great points! I do believe the price will come down on the refillable bottles. The other good thing is there is time to transition to new equipment before the law takes effect. As always, thanks for watching and the kind words!

@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna My discada is homemade, and I am pretty proud of it. I probably won't replace that, but I don't use it all that often, but it is always a celebration when I do. I am always happy to support your local awesome channel with my wisdom lol. Happy Halloween 🎃

@ I LOVE homemade camping gear! I totally get what you mean when you say it’s a celebration to use it! Thanks for sharing your awesome wisdom and Happy Halloween to you too 🎃

Yes @j.a.1785 and it is so easy to use the alternatives! It's a win win!

Thats bs. One volcanic eruption puts more BS into the air then all of human history combined. get real man.

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All the problems in the country and you're worried about negligible problems. No wonder our country is screwed

@@Dojo-v6m isn't it sad how many problems our country has now? I wish we could turn back the clock about 50 years and try again. I pray for our nation daily.

@Carolinahoneybees me too! Max is such a ham but Izzy is camera shy. 🤣

Oh my gosh, what’s with you guys fishing instead of paddling? 🤣 I just watched your Mittry Lake video and saw you fishing from your paddle board! It’s nice that you have an electric air pump to inflate your board so quickly. Your wife gave you an awesome gift!

@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Ha, thanks. Yeah, the inflater is awesome. It isn't super fast, but I can breathe when it's pumped up. lol, I am still trying to learn to stand on it. Did you notice my fall?

@@azxp yes, I noticed your fall and I was hoping your camera survived! It looks like it did, good thing it is waterproof.

@@bobanddangsjourney we are chain mail users too. I try to wipe the majority of food out with a paper towel first so I use minimal water to flush. Thanks for the video idea! I’m putting that on my list. We’re looking forward to Quartzite and can’t wait to catch up with you guys 😊

@@tmc9525 it’s so hard to get rid of them once they are inside. Are you living in your RV or do you have it in storage?

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna it is in our driveway when not in use

@@tmc9525 I know the blinking lights on the ultrasonic repellent devices we use can be annoying but they really seem to work for us. We had 6 under our trailer this summer plus the motion activated one. I believe those were the strongest defense we had to prevent them. I’m so mad at myself that we didn’t put them under our car and truck at the beginning of the season. That’s a lesson I won’t have to learn twice 😕

@@zedwpd isn’t it amazing how destructive those little critters are?!? Thanks for the tip on copper mesh! How did you end up getting rid of them from the back of your truck?

@@azxp my husband almost fell over when I made him bacon wrapped grilled cheese 🤣 He was in a good mood the rest of the week! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!

@@patriciabeckeryoga Yes!!! OUTside is good 😊 We are in northern Arizona. It’s a beautiful place.

@@rene-ro6oe I have not heard of mean green. I’m going to check it out. Thanks!!!

I get that @azxp ! When we were weekend warriors we never had a problem. We saw mice around our campsite but never actually had them get into our RV. It wasn't until Pete retired and we started doing much longer trips before we experienced our first in-house mouse ... eeeks! Plastic storage bins help a ton. Make sure you get the kind that have a good sealing lid. If the top isn't secure with the bottom, they can work their way inside.

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Thanks for the tip. And also thanks for reminding us of things that we might not have thought of. They are all great ideas.

Thanks @bobanddangsjourney , you always have the kindest compliments! I'm not surprised you got a few mice on your Alaska trip. How did you get them to vacate quickly? It took us a while to get the critters out of the trunk of our car ... ugh. I'm so glad we didn't have any in the trailer. I could kick myself for not following our own rules for the car and truck.

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna I think the first one just didn't want to be there - kept popping out from under the couch while we were chatting with @GoldenAnniversaryAdventure - it was really funny. Tried to sweep him out the door but I was too slow. He hid under the counter - basically where the heater/water heater are on our trailer - but he was pretty much gone the next day - never had any more issues - that was Dawson Creek. Then later , actually down at Grand Teton (now that I think of it, none of these mice were in Alaska!) we saw some telltale signs of one - got into a drawer and ate a parmesan cheese packet left form some pizza (we usually don't keep food around like that). So I set on of those catch-and-release traps - Tin-Cat or something like that - with peanut butter in it - and low and behold we heard him scratching in there the next day. Drove a few miles away and dropped him off at a new home not near any campers :). We probably got lucky, we need to deploy more deterrents like you suggest.

@@bobanddangsjourney that's funny! When we have mice they never want to leave, I think they like taunting our cats! 🤣

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna I know I can't believe they stole their food!

@@bobanddangsjourney right!?!? They were like 🙀🙀

Oh wow @bobanddangsjourney , I had no idea California was even thinking about making it illegal to sell the 1lb tanks. I'm sorry your Coleman grill/stove combo bit the dust but after 30 years it sounds like you made out pretty well. This summer we bought the Weber grill you saw in this video (to replace our old Coleman grill that started falling apart). We LOVE the Weber. The grate is heavy and sturdy, we can cook 2 full racks of ribs on it and the igniter works like a charm (for now). I love your comparison/bake-off idea for a video, I'm putting that on my to-do list right now! We're really looking forward to catching up in AZ this winter, take care until then and see you soon!

Thank you @queirozdrone !!! I have never been to Brazil but have always wanted to visit. Is camping a popular activity there?

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna thank you so much for your attention and it's a pleasure to be here on your channel 😀 so I think there is 👍

@@azxp thanks for the info! I have friends that use a propane tank tree and they love it for weekend trips. Please don’t ever feel like you’re hijacking my video, I really appreciate your tips!!!

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna And I yours.

@@tommartin4881 yes!!! It’s so much cheaper to use larger tanks 😊 Do you have any other money saving tips to make your camping experiences more affordable?

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Here's a cheap hot meal that could even be used hiking. A pouch of Ramen noodles, a pouch of jerky and a single serve of mixed veggies, all from a dollar store. Break up the noodle while still in the pouch. Put the noodles and spice mix into a bowl. Empty the jerky packet in next. Add the contents of the veggie cup. Next, cover all with boiling hot water. Allow to steep and soften the noodles and jerky for a few minutes. You can also microwave, starting with cold water, for 4 minutes. Once the noodles are soft, enjoy!

@@tommartin4881 thanks, I’ll try this!!!

@@notcherbane3218 thanks for the question! We live in our RV for the entire summer so we are cooking every day for 4 months. For example, yesterday we cooked for 6 people. We made bacon and sausage on the Blackstone for breakfast and eggs on the camp stove. For dinner we made Greek chicken pitas for dinner and grilled the chicken on our Weber grill and toasted the pita bread on the Blackstone. We almost never go to restaurants because they are so dang expensive, and I absolutely LOVE cooking so I guess you can say I do a lot of damn cooking 😉

Thanks for sharing your expertise @notreal-duh , you have some great insights. I agree that both pieces of equipment serve different purposes and that's why I love them both. There is nothing better than bacon on a Blackstone 😉

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna oooh do the bacon first so you can spread that grease to the pancake and eggs lol

@@notreal-duh great idea 🤣

@@chrissewell1608 I am so appreciative of your suggestions, thank you! I will definitely try this. One reason I edit this way is to make the video a little shorter. I’m curious to know, is there a specific length of video you like best? Is 20-30 minutes too long?

@@CampingforfoodiesKimHanna Kim, the time duration was fine for the context of the video. It was just all the over layed graphics, that continusly got the way of the film. It was just to busy for my taste. But you do you. Its your channel... I am just a viewer (and film editor!)

@@chrissewell1608​​⁠thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I am always open to constructive criticism and actually welcome it. I am always looking to make improvements and I can’t do that without knowing what needs improvement. Again, THANK YOU for taking the time to help me make better videos 😊

@@chrissewell1608 thanks for sharing! One way to avoid a layer of food residue in your Dutch oven is to use foil or parchment paper liners. I’m always up for easy cleanup 😁

Thanks Bob & Dang! We actually have used an external pump with our old barrel tank and it worked well. It was a lot slower than the onboard pump we have with our current Reflection. We are really happy with all of the upgrades Grand Design made in the 2024 303 RLS. We are looking forward to seeing you guys this winter!