2000 Miles From Home! Can We Make It In A 31 Year Old Station Wagon?

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  • This is the final video of our 7,000 mile road trip around the western United States. We are going on the same trip that my Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Dad, and Uncle went on in 1976. We even bought the same car a Oldsmobile station wagon to make the trip in. We ended up spending a total of 18 days on the road which is the longest trip we have ever been on in our lives. On this last section of the trip we are staring out in Casper Wyoming and we are heading back home east. Along the route we stop at Independence Rock on the Oregon trail, Buffalo Bill Cody's gravesite in Colorado, Argo Gold Mine and Mill, across New Mexico and into Texas to the Cadillac Ranch and the Big Texan steakhouse where we try to eat a 72 ounce steak! Then to the Fort Worth Stockyards, Dealey Plaza where JFK was shot, and on to Vicksburg Mississippi. Can we make it all the way back home in our $2700 31 year old station wagon? Lets find out.
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  • @dragon2knight
    @dragon2knight ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Three things I've learned on this journey of a lifetime:
    1. There's too many abandoned buildings in this country!
    2. There are too many Dollar General's!
    3. Y'all are the best family on TH-cam!
    Thanks for taking us poor slobs along for the ride, it was awesome 😊❤

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yes and yes

    • @davidhucks9216
      @davidhucks9216 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ok another go round!

    • @jwhite601
      @jwhite601 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There are definitely not to many DOllar Generals....they provide affordable essentials to everyone in America....just returned from a 5 day trip to gulf shores ALABAMA!!!.....most of my receipts are from the worlds best Dollar Gentral....100 yds from our rental apartment....had everything we ever needed to make it feel like home.

    • @williambeahm2574
      @williambeahm2574 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I lost count on how many Dollar General's there are. Especially in my state of Pennsylvania. Almost every cornfield has a Dollar General in the middle of it .

    • @justdoiteasyfixservice9488
      @justdoiteasyfixservice9488 ปีที่แล้ว

      Biden’s plan no money or care to see America.

  • @issuesboy
    @issuesboy ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Legendary! Dude you have hundreds of thousands of fans watching over 8 hours of content…You’re doing something right!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you I appreciate it

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you break even on the trip with the You Tube revenue? Just curious.@@Sleeperdude

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but the page still says what the monthly revenue is.@@PlasmaStorm73-N5EVV

  • @Hanzyscure
    @Hanzyscure ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The only 2 hour video I have never hit fast forward on. God bless the Sleeperdude family and their cross country adventures.

    • @x35mmman
      @x35mmman ปีที่แล้ว +3

      me too, my younger sister lives 60 East of Cody WY. Learned so much about out West from these videos.

    • @midwestlee-iw8nl
      @midwestlee-iw8nl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes , so interesting and entertaining .

    • @leechburglights
      @leechburglights ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! I really looked forward to each video! I didn't have time for vacation this year so what better way than to join the Sleeperdude family on theirs.

  • @DavidJones-hl5om
    @DavidJones-hl5om ปีที่แล้ว +36

    The trip of a lifetime, the kids and you guys will never forget.
    That old Station wagon ran like a clock. Your grandparents spirit must have been with you the whole trip

  • @chrisgrande1646
    @chrisgrande1646 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am so glad there are still real Americans on TH-cam that believe in Family and gasoline engines I watch your channel regularly and love every minute of it.

  • @Zachalackalackalack
    @Zachalackalackalack ปีที่แล้ว +125

    You know you're a good dad when your kids genuinely laugh at you're cheesy dad jokes

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you

    • @dopeman420
      @dopeman420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theyre probably forced to. Not everything you see is actual reality...

    • @Zachalackalackalack
      @Zachalackalackalack ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @dopeman420 lol okay bro

    • @budyfixit
      @budyfixit ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@dopeman420 who whizzed in your cheerios dude😮

    • @KevRalph
      @KevRalph ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My daughter and my wife do not. My son does

  • @chox2001
    @chox2001 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    1:56:46 Finally let me say a HUGE thank you to all you guys for sharing this amazing trip with all of us.
    You had a hard time but you showed us the best parts of the journey.
    I will never get there myself so you guys showed me a trip of my lifetime.
    That’s awesome it’s the best vacation I ever planned in my lifetime.
    Thank you the most popular family channel on TH-cam.
    🙏👍👏

  • @CaryGuyer
    @CaryGuyer ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Words can't describe how good of a family you all are. Even with ups and downs, there is no throwing the towel in and giving up is not an option. Almost would compare your epic family vacation to .... VACATION.... with Clark Griswald but way much better. Thank you for sharing your experience of a lifetime with us, you are truly good people.

    • @Tarheelsrule
      @Tarheelsrule ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree only part that got left out is they didn't jump the wagon off of the road they will have to do that next time 😆

  • @AdrenalineTurkeyCall
    @AdrenalineTurkeyCall ปีที่แล้ว +51

    First time I’ve actually looked forward to a series on TH-cam. Kinda sad it’s over. Glad y’all made it safe and brought us along.

  • @MrJalcantar32
    @MrJalcantar32 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    1 Ralphie is the best brother ever sleeping on the floor 😴
    2 Wawa is just has an awesome personality
    3 seewee is totally hilarious
    4 Mom and Dad just ROCK
    THANKS FOR LETTING US JOIN YOUR VACATION .

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you we are blessed

    • @BronsonOsborne
      @BronsonOsborne 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Sleeperdude YOU SURE ARE

  • @66kprdwd
    @66kprdwd ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Two claps and a wooo for the conclusion of an incredible trip. I think I enjoyed the trip more than I do watching you fix old cars. 😂
    I once stopped at the Big Texan Restaurant in 2014. I kind of wimped out from taking on the 72 ounce steak challenge and only had 3 6oz steaks. They were great, but eating those steaks and a ton of side dishes kept me fed for almost two days. 😅
    Thanks again for sharing so much of your trip. It’s so great to see a family enjoying such a great adventure and not get into tearing each other apart.
    Now I’m waiting to see you revive some of the old cars in your collection in your new shop.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you I’m glad you liked it. New shop projects coming soon

    • @overdriveeagle
      @overdriveeagle ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had a 72 oz Steak ate it all but no fixin’s so I didn’t get to carve my initials on the wall.

  • @Mr.FluffyYT
    @Mr.FluffyYT ปีที่แล้ว +43

    A Sleeperdude video a day keeps depression away

  • @juniorcobb5162
    @juniorcobb5162 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This whole trip was impeccable!

  • @felixomondi1776
    @felixomondi1776 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The dad is such a knowledgeable and resourceful person in the family household. The trip was enlightening and the team members were great.

  • @HVASEA
    @HVASEA ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a great set of videos of your family trip. We feel like we went along with you all. So glad you had no breakdowns. You've made some great family memories you'll never forget. When one of your new videos comes up... we watch it start to finish. No fast forwarding...Great editing...never boring and exiting to watch. Thanks to all of the Sleeperdude family for the great videos. :)

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you we really appreciate it

  • @alec-sarah
    @alec-sarah ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Epic Journey! Thanks for all the hard work and fun family viewing!

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Well that was 2 hours,7 minutes and 31 seconds of awesomeness
    The true star has to be the Fairmont, you can't ever sell it now
    Thanks for taking us along guys ❤❤❤

    • @williamhelms9942
      @williamhelms9942 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.

    • @TheIndyspace
      @TheIndyspace ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@williamhelms9942
      Custom Cruiser, the worthy successor to the 'Vista Cruiser'. 👍🏻

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@williamhelms9942I'm not 100% on American cars 👍

    • @RobertDickens2002
      @RobertDickens2002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never cuss a Ford like that jk that Olds was a champ.

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RobertDickens2002 totally agree

  • @1956model1
    @1956model1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You should piece together some of the footage that wound up on the cutting room floor. Even if it is in random order, you guys have a loyal fan base that would watch it anyway. I look forward to each and every episode of Sleeperdude more than any television show. You guys rock!

  • @jeffreyevens2033
    @jeffreyevens2033 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Josh, Tosh, Wawa, Squeezy, n Ralphy, what a beautiful and fantastic family! Thankyou all for a incredible journey. It and you all were amazing.
    Tosh, thanks for setting the new land speed record safely.
    Josh, thanks for all the editing and keeping the content coming. Those were some long videos. I watched every one from start to finish. Incredible work!
    As far as TH-cam, wondering why only 199k subs? Who could not love this? Come on ppl!

  • @dannyisaacs3877
    @dannyisaacs3877 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The only 2 hour video I have never hit fast forward on. God bless the Sleeperdude family and their cross country adventures.Thank Sleeperdude family for taking all of us on the road trip with you all.

  • @judithgayou4631
    @judithgayou4631 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We just finished your last video on your 7000 miles journey and enjoyed every moment. Especially for us because we've been to most of the sites you covered when our son was young. I'm amazed at all that you got to see even when covering so many miles each day. Wawa said exactly what I was hoping to hear, that this was a trip that she'll remember all her life. That was the goal Josh! Don't bother to add up the cost. It doesn't matter when you were able to provide a lifetime of memories. Welcome home everyone! This was a joy to see.

  • @kath121
    @kath121 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just love how you are with your kids and how fun and interactive they are. It's a testament to your great parenting. Congratulations on a great family and trip! 🎉

  • @lealonporter4215
    @lealonporter4215 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just got parked for the day and time to relax, so happy to find a new unexpected video from the best family on TH-cam.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hope you enjoyed it!

    • @lealonporter4215
      @lealonporter4215 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have enjoyed every video you have put out. Hope you all continue to be blessed and continue to bless all of us with your family's great adventures.

  • @jlmdx
    @jlmdx ปีที่แล้ว +16

    BRAVO! Josh, you and the family deserve an Emmy Award. Love your editing - is there anything you can't do? You made my summer - I did a similar cross-country trip years ago when I was 12 in the way-back of a wagon - and I feel like I just did it again. btw: We need hats in the merch store!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so much!! We are working on hats now

    • @cliffordkinnear9705
      @cliffordkinnear9705 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, the editing was well done!

  • @jukeman57
    @jukeman57 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an awesome family trip. That car was incredible. So dependable and mostly comfortable. She’s a keeper.

  • @therealdavis2788
    @therealdavis2788 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for bringing us along man. As a trucker I’ve seen the entire country and all the spots you’ve been visiting. Rarely ever have the chance to stop and actually check them out. So though I’ve seen them; that’s all I’ve done. Super cool having you actually exploring them with us. Glad you and family enjoyed the trip.

    • @TheIndyspace
      @TheIndyspace ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can relate. 🤔 Thanks for all that you do to keep this country rolling...
      🚚---☁️_________

  • @user-uj1tr3iz1v
    @user-uj1tr3iz1v ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Really enjoyed the ride across America with your awesome family

  • @alankemper4068
    @alankemper4068 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm sad it over. I would go on vacation with you like this anytime. I am in love with your family, your pets, your cars, the station wagon and your videos. May God bless you and keep you all safe. I can't wait to see what's going on with the new garage.

  • @staceyrenner5418
    @staceyrenner5418 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've held off commenting until the last video and all I can say is thank you guys so much. It was an absolute pleasure watching the trip, every family should do something exactly like this at least once. Heck, I'm from Alberta and now have quite a few more places on my bucket list south of the border. Again, thank you so much for taking us along, this was absolutely amazing.

  • @derekwalters6132
    @derekwalters6132 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another great video, the kids admitting things weren’t always as rosy as it appeared on camera ( great editing dad) makes you remember that you’re just like any other family on an extended road trip. You showed us some interesting places, loved the did you just see that from Josh and then you circling back around to show us what you saw. The buffalo were definitely a highlight, but I gotta say when you were at the stockyards and the longhorns were eating at that enclosure I was impressed on how they got their heads and horns between those bars. Still surprised Tosh never had you put a hitch on the wagon and then buy a livestock trailer to haul a bunch of animals back to the farm LOL

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I’m glad you liked it. And yes we are a normal family with kids that argue

  • @chrissimes9445
    @chrissimes9445 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so glad y'all invited us along on this epic trip! I enjoyed every bit of it!!

  • @maryoiler8739
    @maryoiler8739 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing trip for an amazing family. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Earcandy73
    @Earcandy73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I watched the whole series and learned so much about the West. This was like a top notch documentary. You all should win a TH-cam Emmy! Keep the great videos coming. Your family is the best of Americana.

  • @markkeller1778
    @markkeller1778 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I appreciate all of the editing you had to do to take all of us on this unforgettable journey. I thoroughly enjoyed it and every family needs to do the car vacation, you Josh have just earned your right of passage. Thank you so much ❤

  • @ScottyLiardi
    @ScottyLiardi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oregon Trail?!... Glad you guys didn't die of dysentery...🤢😳 So nice to see the kids in the backseat messing around and enjoying life like when I was a kid. Not stuck to cell phones and devices the entire time, just the family on a road trip, making memories. Your kids are going to grow up to be amazing men and women.

  • @ericgiroux320
    @ericgiroux320 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My dad was a history buff similar to you. I sometimes struggled through it when I was a kid, but I'm grateful for the knowledge, and time spent together. Your trip was epic!

  • @truthfilterforyoutube8218
    @truthfilterforyoutube8218 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching your Channel....haven't missed an episode in over 2 years....

  • @geekwithsocialskills
    @geekwithsocialskills ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I grew up playing Oregon Trail on Apple II computers back in the day. It was awesome hearing your kids arguing about who to play, banker, doctor, etc and Ralphie never making it to Independence Rock LOL!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes!!!!

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Apple II!
      I played it on a Tela-Type. The screen was printed paper. It connected to a computer via the telephone and a modem the handset was pushed into foam sockets!
      Yes, I'll that old!

    • @jamesblond150
      @jamesblond150 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      them old floppy disks

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesblond150
      8"
      5"
      3"
      Hold less than......???? Well, everything holds more today!!

    • @geekwithsocialskills
      @geekwithsocialskills ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dans_Learning_Curve right there with you on being old LOL!

  • @anateresahernandez4460
    @anateresahernandez4460 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Realmente estás vacaciones 🏕️ que disfrute con Uds, fue lo máximo:
    1. Recorrer varios estados fue muy lindo. El Gran Cañón, Yellowstone, el Oeste de los Estados Unidos, esas hermosas vistas de montañas.
    2. Y muy espectacular que vuelvan a sacar las fotos y recorrer esos mismos lugares dónde estuvieron sus familiares.
    3. Feliz Cumpleaños 🎉🎂 a la Jefa de la Familia.
    Disfruté mucho las vacaciones 2023 🏞️🏕️

  • @davidnorth3411
    @davidnorth3411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    45:15 Van man with a beauty of a coach , that’s how it’s done . The unity of the road makes the load less weary , good to see a sharing in a fathers dream, a traveling vacation , it’s a visionary who can bring it all together .

  • @juliaflanagan4148
    @juliaflanagan4148 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Y’all just made my day with this last video from y’all’s out west adventure!!! Can’t wait to watch. Every. Single. Minute. ❤

  • @maryannd2975
    @maryannd2975 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The trip.was.awesome! Those kiddos will remember this all their lives. What a great bunch of memories y'all have shared.
    I was literally crying to see Ellie greeting y'all when you got in. Those precious pets missed you so much.

  • @brandonzilka1274
    @brandonzilka1274 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This has quickly become one of my favorite channels here on YT. All your efforts put in to editing this all down to 1 video were time well spent. You have an absolutely beautiful family and I love the adventures you share with us! You are incredibly blessed. Following along on this trip was wonderful for me. Those GM wagons and their 4 door sedan counterparts were some of the best cars ever made. I'm not surprised at all that you made a long and trouble free journey across the US in this well cared for example. It will probably last for the rest of your life if you maintain it properly. Thanks so much for this video and I look forward to everything your channel will present in the future. God Bless!

  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honedtly, the Sleeperdude family need to be made the official travel ambassadors for the entire United States. I have watched and loved every minute of it. It was like travelling the US with best friends. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you.

  • @GeekFreeek
    @GeekFreeek ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This trip was so awesome!!!!!!!! I think everyone is going to remember this always! Time to start planning the RV trip once it gets fixed :D

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you I’m glad you like it. Yes I’ve got to get on that

  • @dmaxlife2785
    @dmaxlife2785 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m so sad that it’s over. This is the only channel that is entertaining no matter what they do. Absolutely love the downloads.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you we really appreciate it

  • @jonathanbowles2577
    @jonathanbowles2577 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good morning Everyone of the Sleeper Dude Clan. Well i have been watching and Admiring your Incredible Journey across Beautiful and Awesome Scenic America. This will be the Best Road trip You all have taken onboard. Your Father, Your Grand Dad and everyone else who first did this Epic trip a long time ago. Josh, Tosh, Squeezles, Ralfie and Lovely Wa Wa. Your family and Your Awesome Fan Club and all of Your Subscribers, We are all so, so Proud of You making this Wonderful Journey possible. Your Beautiful Station Wagon deserves a Golden medal for it's Incredible Non Breaking down ability and solid running engine that just kept going, every mile it was put through. 27 hours of the Best edited video footage of this Amasing group of Lovely and Kind people on this Life time Journey across the Adventurous America and it's real Beauty. My Favourite site you visited was the Beautiful and Awesome Gran Canyon. It has been a real Pleasure and pure Joy watching your Incredible Journey. Thank you very much, from the bottom of my Heart. I am pretty Emotional and You have plucked my Heart strings. The most Warmest and Kindest of Regards from me. Jonathan M Bowles. 😁😁❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh thank you Jonathan.!!! Glad you enjoyed it hope your having an awesome weekend

  • @crazgirl80
    @crazgirl80 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rode with a trucker for ten months and i saw the beauty the country has to offer. Arizona is a masterpiece of rocks . Seeing the Colorado river flowing with people in rafts. Every state has its own jewel. Snow on the mountain tops. I saw the sign that said The Grand Canyon but they did not allow tractor trailers on the bridges. The best rest stops where in Texas . Drew's Lens another you tuber has a a series of video of the parks also. I have to say the hours Josh spent editing and putting this family trip together are so worth it.

  • @richbrockmeier3922
    @richbrockmeier3922 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heavy nastalgia right now. I grew up in Denver & visited many of the places y'all went. It's been 40 years since I've seen home. 😢
    Thanks for the memories. Y'all have fun & are a great family

  • @scottblackwell157
    @scottblackwell157 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved going on this journey with you and your family!!

  • @SWEET-2381
    @SWEET-2381 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's so amazing how much does not change within a bunch of years, that road trip I've done that probably about four times in my life and everything still looks the same! It's so beautiful huh!

  • @CPthetooladdict
    @CPthetooladdict ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So awesome love this series!!

  • @stephenellis3430
    @stephenellis3430 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoyed your Southern Road trip. Greetings from UK 🇬🇧 your family are fantastic so enjoyable to follow along.
    Was surprised to see so many abandoned buildings in your trip. And obviously the distance between locations is much more than Europe.
    Glad your safely home. The wagon is now part of the family and clearly a legend.

  • @romans8286
    @romans8286 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching your channel for a while but, my husband noticed I was watching it one day a couple months and and he started watching with me. We really enjoy watching you all. You are blessed with a wonderful family.

  • @madal55
    @madal55 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Epic Dude Sleeperdude. I'm getting my comments in first, before viewing, just to let you know how excited and thrilled I am for you all. This is truly an Epic trip, Epic crew, Epic venture and Epic editing session. Your work is truly noted. I'm going to enjoy this, epic Sleeperdude & family. Greetings from Cornwall, UK home of Pasties and Clotted Cream.

  • @squeekiejean8886
    @squeekiejean8886 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We love your family. Our little town has a population of 10,458 residents with 2 General Dollar stores, no gas stations or mail delivery. But to play fair we have a Family Dollar.

  • @lindastabell6598
    @lindastabell6598 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Woohoo! I am loving the vacation videos, so much to see and learn.

  • @susanhiller1039
    @susanhiller1039 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. I just finished binge watching the trip. You and your family did a great job! I learned alot and thought it was the coolest thing ever that you tried to mirror a trip of your grandpa's. Wonderful editing and commentary and it was pretty darn nice to watch how well you all interact as a family. My hubby and I, and our dog recently did a 5000 mile trip on & around Rt 66 so we know what it can be like. I'm pretty sure I saw roadmarks that we had passed earlier this year. Bless you for your enjoyable videos!

  • @larrypowers2749
    @larrypowers2749 ปีที่แล้ว

    All five of you are also our You Tube family! You are traveling in style in your 1972 Oldsmobile! It looks comfortable and hope you do not have problems with it. We are enjoying your trip with you. Thanks for sharing your lives with us! Sincerely, Larry Powers and Allan Colvin in Orofino, Idaho.

  • @bob5074
    @bob5074 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Fact: Sleeperdude is on the lookout for an 80’s Ford extended passenger van so he can put a Ford F250 4 wheel drive chassis under it and make his dream bug-out vehicle…

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @davidcatlette9697
      @davidcatlette9697 ปีที่แล้ว

      You know how awesome that would be 👍 incredible !

  • @jetknight7562
    @jetknight7562 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for your time and effort in putting this together for many of us to enjoy ... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFE..

  • @USNVA11
    @USNVA11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was such an awesome series. I was riveted throughout every video. Thanks so much for sharing your family’s experience with us ! 👏🏼👏🏼 Wooooo !

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you we appreciate it

  • @bigguy1960
    @bigguy1960 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was a kid in the 1970's, we took an annual road trip vacation, Mom, Dad and 5 kids, always in a Chevy Kingswood Estate wagon! The best memories of my life, but we never made a Western trip. I loved coming along with the Sleeperdude family!

  • @edwardpreston9129
    @edwardpreston9129 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have just finished watching the entire 2022 and 2023 vacation trips and enjoyed every very minute of it. . I loved seeing the whole family together making memories noone will ever forget . God Bless al y'all

  • @danhard8440
    @danhard8440 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOOO HOOO !!! i was just tryin to find something good to watch and it don't get better then the sleeper dude family !!

  • @1hornet1
    @1hornet1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, what a trip. You drove right past my neighborhood in this video. Your whole family are definitely road warriors. Congrats to the car for being a champ! I feel like you should mount in on a pedestal in front of the new shop and immortalize it. LOL Thanks again for sharing all of this with us!

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s cool. Yes it has been a great car

    • @geraldlafleur7776
      @geraldlafleur7776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes , those vehicles were probably in the sweet spot of GM reliability. Good choice.

  • @Joemantler
    @Joemantler ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Trail Guide: "There are many dangers to pioneering into the West. There's poison ivy. Wild Indians. Bear. Wolves. Lack of water."
    Josh: "I can handle that."
    Trail Guide: "Snakes."
    Josh: "I'm out."

    • @Tarheelsrule
      @Tarheelsrule ปีที่แล้ว

      Poison ivy lol

    • @RobertDickens2002
      @RobertDickens2002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hilarious

    • @Joemantler
      @Joemantler ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Tarheelsrule Yeah... It was specifically mentioned in 1883 "Rules of Survival" scene. It's just what came to mind.
      th-cam.com/video/u4ja2PfWd48/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUKMTg4MyBzY2VuZQ%3D%3D

  • @johnhancock2418
    @johnhancock2418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We are so happy that you made it home safely with no breakdowns that wagon is a keeper you had a trip of a lifetime and we thank you for taking everyone along with you my wife and I absolutely loved every minute of it rest up and we look forward to more great content Cheers from Sydney.

  • @williamhelms9942
    @williamhelms9942 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Way To Go! I'm having to use my imagination to make like I was there along with you guys!

  • @juniorcobb5162
    @juniorcobb5162 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm going to attempt a cartwheel and then bust out in song!
    The Sleeper people are back

  • @Stephen_A.
    @Stephen_A. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how everyone felt this trip was better than last year's trip for not breaking down. 🥰

  • @paulstanley9212
    @paulstanley9212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay, no breakdowns! Glad you all. Made it home safe. What a wonderful trip, what great memories those kids will have. Glad you made it home safely. Thank you for taking us along on your great adventure!

  • @jonathancrissinger2301
    @jonathancrissinger2301 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch several different videos. Your videos are always great. It doesn't matter how long they are. They are the only ones I have not fallen asleep at any time. I truly enjoy every video you have put together. So many of the places you have shared during your trip are places I would never have gotten to see in my life. I love you all dearly for sharing this experience with me. It has meant more than you know. And I must say I am surprised Tosh didn't get pulled over, hahahaha.

  • @teegold7041
    @teegold7041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if you'll ever come across this message of mine. My name is TeeGold. I am from the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. I am the tally in love with your family. This family adventure brings back memories of my growing up years. Especially your lovely station wagon. My mother 6 kids, grandparents all lived together in a very familiar way as your family. And vacation was big each summer to a different state. I was the youngest of moms 6. I will never forget the glass bottle of peosi, cheese sandwiches or PBJ. And grandma always for forgot the dragon pop bottle opener lol. The station wagon was a charm. How much I would give to join your family on your family vacation adventures.
    I would love to visit and stay with y'all. Y'all are always so happy go lucky. I love all of y'all. God Bless! HAPPY CAMPERS ❤

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you we are blessed. Sounds like you have some good memories

  • @georgedavidson1221
    @georgedavidson1221 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big tribute to the Olds station wagon I went to the East coast with my family in a Chevrolet Caprice. Great car never broke down A.C. worked. Lots of hills Good. Trip

  • @cjsgma9
    @cjsgma9 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, I'm 61, but back in the day 😂...this is the vacation we had. I think a Chrysler station wagon (push button gear shift?) & a Bonneville station wagon. Phenomenal experience. My stepdad was from Winterset, Iowa . beautiful country. Oh our travels through the states and Canada! You've blessed your children so much & made it fun.😊

  • @markfolino6976
    @markfolino6976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all enjoyed your entire trip out west and were happy that you and family were safe and had so much fun! Thanks for all the videos

  • @sharlaash5034
    @sharlaash5034 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for all the hard work in sharing your vacation with us. It is appreciated and inspiring.❤️

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching

  • @jimhardy4469
    @jimhardy4469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I personally want to thank you for taking me on your trip. I used to be a long distance truck driver. But I never got to stop and see the sights. Thank you and your family.

  • @mariohughes2289
    @mariohughes2289 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday Tosh🎉❤, Thank you So much for allowing us to join you on Such an amazing journey ❤️. Sending love and prayers from IRELAND 🇮🇪.

  • @TracyHunt-x4g
    @TracyHunt-x4g ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would have watched ALL footage you took on this trip. I swooned at the longhorn cattle ( and cowboys ), the beauty of the National Parks, absolutely everything. Your family rocks!! ❤😊

  • @lakeliving645
    @lakeliving645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a totally fantastic trip. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful adventure with the rest of us. I know it's not easy to enjoy yourself while still trying to make content to share with us. Thank you for all your hard work but it was so enjoyable for all of us. I'm sure there are more memories to come for you all. God bless and God bless that wagon❤

  • @BigHoss920
    @BigHoss920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWSOME VACATION TRIP!! OLD OLDSMOBILE WAGON Did A Great Job, Back To Repair Repaint, Renew The Vheicals, I Enjoy Your Channel Alot!!

  • @marcs990
    @marcs990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @Sleeperdude can I say a huge thank you for this series of ur amazing holiday. I’m from Birmingham England UK 🇬🇧 & ive NEVER seen such a great vid on this part of the world, ur so so lucky to have all this in your back garden. Again thank you 🙏 😊

  • @1fosteer
    @1fosteer ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy for you and the family. A vacation like this will leave many lasting memories for the children. I have good memories of vacations like this from many years ago when I was a child.

  • @Baddog6873
    @Baddog6873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice trip, Thanks for bringing me along...!

  • @timgraves5498
    @timgraves5498 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Vista Cruiser is a cool car my father passed away in 1984 and at that time he had a 1972 Vista Cruiser. Thanks for the memories. There is a balloon festival in Vonore at the Museum on Saturday and Sunday this week, come and see it should be a bunch of hot air balloons and good music a great family event.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool. We actually went to it in 2020 very fun

  • @daviddamico4288
    @daviddamico4288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Josh thank you so much for sharing your amazing trip with your family ,loved the places you visited and all you shared with your family… I Am sure that your kids will remember that for years to come…. Happy Birthday to your beautiful wife …

  • @DonRRicks
    @DonRRicks ปีที่แล้ว

    Josh, thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me along on this trip. I agree with you about the McMansions and highways in Fort Wort and Dallas and especially the HEAT. We have been baking down here since the first or second week of July, and are still experiencing 101-108 temps. But, it’s home. Again, thank you for the vicarious memories and my bride of 49 years has enjoyed much of the videos ❤️

  • @paultucker1272
    @paultucker1272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh boy have I enjoyed tagging along on your vacation! Thank you for sharing it with us, it's been absolutely epic......and you all deserved it so much :)

  • @gabrieluribe1852
    @gabrieluribe1852 ปีที่แล้ว

    12:12 That's a nice remembrance
    Of when I was a kid ❤ and my parents would pull out of the road by a chapel and take out the sandwiches and feed 6 children, it's a beautiful feeling watching you do the same thing, your kids will remember this forever.

  • @scrilla2376
    @scrilla2376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This series was great, the channel is great its so good to have a channel of just great content! I think I speak for many of us you guys make us feel like part of the family

  • @melvinrawlings1457
    @melvinrawlings1457 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank u for letting us be apart of yalls journey. Much love from Maryland. Yall are by far the best TH-cam channel I think. Keep up the great work fam❤❤❤

  • @robertreuter7991
    @robertreuter7991 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rarely comment on a channel, but the scene at 12:15 making bologna sandwiches on white bread in the back of a station wagon on vacation took me right back to my late1960s-1970s childhood! Beautiful! I absolutely love this channel (and Wa's Beetle).

  • @stevemacdaddy9909
    @stevemacdaddy9909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well this was the longest video yet. Thank you so much for taking us on your trip. So much I would like to say ,but to much to say so I'll just say thank God your trip was safe and your home. I think if the windows were tinted would've made the trip better for kids in the back. Love seeing how happy the animals were to have you home. Back to normal now. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Yes it needs tinted windows for sure

  • @skepticalobserver7484
    @skepticalobserver7484 ปีที่แล้ว

    Josh I remember last year you were a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders for a lot of your trip. YOU deserved to have such a great time. Congrats!

  • @PaulineHogan-c6k
    @PaulineHogan-c6k ปีที่แล้ว

    We love you so much! You have taken us along with you on your 7000 mile journey! You made us feel like we were there with you all! We also enjoyed your cruise along with you guys! Those are trips we will not be taken so it was wonderful to join you and your wonderful family! Thank you!!

  • @delrayshaffer6376
    @delrayshaffer6376 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a trip! What a car! What a family! All great! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @steveparrish8046
    @steveparrish8046 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing the country with y'all. I checked TH-cam every day for your videos. They were breathtaking on my tv in 4K. You are definitely one of the best families in the USA!

  • @GavinChunn85
    @GavinChunn85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool Sleeperfamily for taking us on the ride. I laughed a lot- y’all all had some good zingers.

    • @Sleeperdude
      @Sleeperdude  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you I’m glad you liked it