Crossing The Mohave Desert - I-40 West - Needles Ca

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  • @thecritterandthebutterfly
    @thecritterandthebutterfly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice views of the Mojave. We went through there a few months back. It's a pretty drive. Thanks for taking us along. Good move taking on enough fuel to get in and out of California. Safe travels.

  • @itsthehumidityyall8303
    @itsthehumidityyall8303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic. A 6am trip through the Mohave desert. Grey here today. Thanks for the sunshine and blue skies. We’ll have that here during Christmas.

  • @dougday2165
    @dougday2165 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove this westward on Dec 20th. Love the desert and make this drive twice a year. Love it! This is my desert having lived in 29 Palms and Joshua Tree. Living now in Albuquerque and I sure miss the Mojave.

  • @Skidoo22
    @Skidoo22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love following your videos on google maps. Thanks Russ!

  • @sheilasvideodiary6820
    @sheilasvideodiary6820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I like the way you talk about what you are seeing. It helps me to enjoy your videos because I am blind

  • @michelelynn6914
    @michelelynn6914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow have things built up since I lived in Bullhead city back in the later 80s.

  • @CaddyOnRoute
    @CaddyOnRoute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏼 Route 66. Please do a Rte 66 trip from CA to Chicago. That would be a cool video to see. So glad you purchased a drone! Good viewpoint.

  • @wandasmith3568
    @wandasmith3568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, Russ! Thanks for the beautiful drive. Merry Christmas!

  • @williesmall3855
    @williesmall3855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The pioneers must have been strong folks to cross the land

  • @ftkinsella
    @ftkinsella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Russ. Thanks for a years full of adventure and fun. Cheers!!!

  • @tazmod7272
    @tazmod7272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ. We are staying home. Probably have a small turkey. It will be raining and in the 40’sF in the Oregon Willamette Valley.

  • @peanutcircuit
    @peanutcircuit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Russ! Stay safe and thank you for all your wonderful videos. I greatly enjoy all of them as I get to discover so many places I want to someday visit. Your videos are very relaxing as well.

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A word too the wise;stay off the hi-ways new years eve.STAY SAFE.🗽🗽🗽👍👍👍

  • @wildbunch469
    @wildbunch469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Merry Christmas Russ! We're flying out to Sacramento CA for the holidays from Fort Collins, CO. Safe travels sir!

  • @LisaMarli
    @LisaMarli 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bummer about Route 66, I was hoping to see more of it. We've traveled some bits, the hubby saw a lot more the first time he came to California from the East Coast, since I40 wasn't finished yet. We live in San Jose, so I40 is our go to interstate for points East. And Exit 9 in AZ is great for gas. We always fill up there.
    Christmas will be at home this year. May go see a movie.
    Travel safely.

  • @willaimr.kirkland8170
    @willaimr.kirkland8170 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks - I pulled a rag-top back to Atlanta from California tru Needles about 55 years ago - not much there then.

  • @georgemccoy5028
    @georgemccoy5028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish I could have warned you about that road. It is washed out about 20 miles down and the state of California has decided not to repair it at least for the time being according to my nephew with CHP in Needles.

    • @1BillT
      @1BillT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plenty of money for all the illegal aliens in California. Health care, education, housing assistance,

    • @georgemccoy5028
      @georgemccoy5028 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1BillT Amen to that! California embraced socialism a long time ago and now they get to reap the rewards! Russ always notes the gas prices which are the highest in the lower 48. But the roads are horrible. Where does that money go?

  • @raym909
    @raym909 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    been up and down I40 from Havasu to Boron every weekend for 3.5 years. so enjoy the drive. Hey R66 has been closed at Emboy for a few years

  • @TaylorRose981
    @TaylorRose981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised you didn't see any vans for sell in Fontana, CA. There is a truck place that sells high-tops.

  • @garylangley4502
    @garylangley4502 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've lived in Blythe California, which is fairly near Quartzsite, and Yuma Arizona. Both places get hot, but the hottest place I've ever been is Needles. It was 122 degrees that day. My brother and I were in his 1958 Pontiac, which did not have A/C, and it was actually cooler to drive with the windows partially up. On that long uphill part west of Needles, that car only got to 3/4 of the way up on the temperature. That was a good running car.

  • @newengland2352
    @newengland2352 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm cooking a spoon roast, mashed, carrots, gravy, and dinner rolls. Dessert strawberry cheesecake. Those are my plans, cooking and watching videos. You have a Merry Christmas Russ.😊

  • @anybodyoutthere3208
    @anybodyoutthere3208 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    RUSS, Merry Christmas 🎄 we will be staying put in Tucson looking at our 24” tree and having a nice Rib Eye steak.
    Thank you Russ for another wonderful year of RV’erTV 👍🎉

    • @dufus2273
      @dufus2273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      what's this thing called steak? I don't remember those

  • @dennis8309
    @dennis8309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @14:00 you can hear Charlie Manson playing his guitar from the ditch on the left...

    • @dennis8309
      @dennis8309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dave Smith - Lol...But just incase you didn't realize, Charlie stayed at Spahn Ranch which is actually minutes from here...

    • @dennis8309
      @dennis8309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @calamity joe - It is, but your not too far away either...lol

    • @dennis8309
      @dennis8309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @calamity joe - lol. Just for accuracy I consulted Google Earth and from your last position you are just under 3hrs to Spahn Ranch...I was initially thinking it was closer...

  • @jwrappuhn71
    @jwrappuhn71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good vid Russ, looks awesome out there.

  • @JoseRivera-lk4cz
    @JoseRivera-lk4cz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    its been over 25 years i travel that area...thanx

  • @goddesspetina603
    @goddesspetina603 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    gotta go down 40 another 10 or so miles and get off for 66 there.. bridge washed out a few years ago and i dont think they are going to repair it since 66 doenst get much traffic.. can still go thru amboy and to the amboy cone

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙋‍♀️ Hello Russ! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well. I just seen the Mojave Desert for the 1st time via RVerTV. Thank you. Sure hated the road was closed for you. Hopefully the alternate route sill be interesting,

  • @BoxVanDee
    @BoxVanDee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you have a Merry Christmas. I lived in Fontana Ca near Riverside for about 10 years when I was younger.

  • @arkansastraveler7698
    @arkansastraveler7698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    69/70 I was at navigation school, and some days it would be so smoggy we see the ground.

  • @videosenutube
    @videosenutube 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck hunting your high top van.we like our Promaster 2500.

  • @annehunt787
    @annehunt787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @royabreu7942
    @royabreu7942 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure what we're doing for Christmas. Hope yours is a Merry Christmas

  • @terrymurphy4177
    @terrymurphy4177 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Moved from Riverside to Idaho in ‘94

  • @jesscarey7666
    @jesscarey7666 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Russ!! Hope all is well sir!! Take care!! Merry Christmas!!

  • @robsycko
    @robsycko 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    CVK had one for sail. I don't know if he still has it? the van that is.

  • @mrdeplorable953
    @mrdeplorable953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in Mojave for 18 months in Golden shores AZ

    • @mrdeplorable953
      @mrdeplorable953 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dave Smith there just 1 bar in G.j olden Shores.

  • @fernwehric-lifeinabus
    @fernwehric-lifeinabus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ, 2.29 In Central Florida

  • @edsteel6715
    @edsteel6715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YES!!!!! Do Rt 66....the whole way!!!!!!

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good ride, nice video

  • @ordnancemarine
    @ordnancemarine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drove OTR for 2 years about 25 years ago. "The pay is good" is very relative. Some will tell you they get paid great, only because they have a steady paycheck coming in. Just talked to a retired Airman that drove for 17 years after he left the air Force, He was never so happy as the day he sold his rig and got out of it. Same way I felt 25 years ago when I turned my truck in. The base starting pay for that occupation should be at least $85k/year right now. I bet there are very few making that kind of 💰. Hats off here to the OTR driver, one of the few jobs in America that is just about as hard as being a Marine, and I've done both.

    • @ordnancemarine
      @ordnancemarine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, and Amboy 29 Palms... Home away from home!

  • @dufus2273
    @dufus2273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    if you're going to riverside, show some footage of the homeless encampments.

  • @williesmall3855
    @williesmall3855 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a super kool vidio ,merry Christmas blessed new year

  • @RichardFelstead1949
    @RichardFelstead1949 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Russ to you and yours from Albury , NSW ,Australia.

  • @flyinsquirrel48
    @flyinsquirrel48 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay It’s Russ! 💚🐿💚

  • @msfitzsadventures
    @msfitzsadventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video of the area.. Thanks for the bump up in subscribers We appreciate the help to a fellow you tubers. Keep up the great work.

  • @whockey1414
    @whockey1414 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ, this Woody. I bought you a cup of coffee earlier this month. Can you give me your opinion on 3 Dreamers RV park in Solome, AZ?
    Merry Christmas,
    Woody

  • @garybalanesi610
    @garybalanesi610 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw your Ca stop at route 66 offramp. Otherwise good.

  • @lakelizard8145
    @lakelizard8145 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas Russ 🎄

  • @williamlawrence5455
    @williamlawrence5455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you go to your mouth you can stop off at cheetahs Burger Den and have some nachos it's actually the very first Del Taco in California back in the 60s awesome little place you can still make out the Del Taco sign on top of the building good food but not Del Taco

  • @desertrose9499
    @desertrose9499 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @pl747
    @pl747 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bridge out in the desert....lol

  • @drumdude46
    @drumdude46 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Russ. Question...so are you doing 'post-Video Audio? ... seems like during the drives...the 'road level' will come up n' down...and you'll narrate a bit by bringing the external noises down a bit...then slide 'em back up, when your through speaking. is this correct? or...are you wearing a headset mic or something while driving...and doing the talking 'live? just wondering. nice work. love your channel, and 'riding along with'...on many of these wonderful road trips. keep 'em coming! and thanks!

  • @williesmall3855
    @williesmall3855 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @stevej8408
    @stevej8408 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been down I-40 many of times. Always wanted to know what was down that Mountain springs exit road. Now we all know what's there. A washed out road. Hope Calif can save up for repairs.

  • @dennissmith5999
    @dennissmith5999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got a shorty Promaster RV hi roof for sale in Palm Springs 4000 mi. If you want to check it out.

  • @corvettefan91
    @corvettefan91 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the speed limit through the desert?, I tried to look for speed signs while you were driving.

    • @adrianjohnson1486
      @adrianjohnson1486 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      70 miles per hour in California; 75 miles per hour in Arizona.

  • @jackieeastom8758
    @jackieeastom8758 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lost me when ya ran the first light!

  • @Sewspcl
    @Sewspcl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get Sasnak high top van!

  • @sandymoonstone855
    @sandymoonstone855 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my mo have desert is chocolate ice cream🍦

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops1327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👋😎

  • @mindysmith8246
    @mindysmith8246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ᗯᗩᑎᗪEᖇᒪᑌᔕT ᑕᗩᒪᒪEᗪ YOᑌ OᑌT ᗰᗩᑎ! ᗪO IT! I'ᗰ TᕼIᑎKIᑎG Oᖴ ᗪOIᑎG IT TOO
    ᗪO IT!!!

    • @maplesden6768
      @maplesden6768 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh i know i just saw... camper Kevin turned him down

  • @marybachmann
    @marybachmann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    California: Mojave
    Arizona: Mohave
    lol

  • @clarenceparlee9018
    @clarenceparlee9018 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was not cool when i drove thru. there june,1991

  • @troyfowler5177
    @troyfowler5177 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    5th!

  • @dalejay752
    @dalejay752 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check Sasnak he has a nice van for sale

  • @williamlawrence5455
    @williamlawrence5455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why would you take Interstate 40 to go to Riverside California from Lake Havasu or courtside many many miles out of your way why don't you just take the Interstate 10 40 goes from Blythe to Barstow then you got to go from Barstow down the Cajon Pass through my little dwellings in Muscoy San Bernardino and then it's halfway across the county you lonely or bored just wondering

    • @williesmall3855
      @williesmall3855 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Always somebody got to belly ache about something, it was a kool vidio