Good on Carson for committing to the Civil Air Patrol. I hope you have a great time. I joined in 1962 and that led to a Private Pilot's license and a 20 year USAF career. I'm also proud of Mom and Dad for supporting Carson in this way.
He graduated from orientation last night. I have some footage that's pretty cool. Last week for his 14th bday, we flew F-18 simulators at the Marine base. That would make just about anyone want to fly planes :) Hopefully I can thread this footage into the episodes when we talk about it. Thanks for your comment.
My wife and I have been watching for the past two seasons now. We bought are camper last week and now tweaking it to fit what we want out of it. Janiece and I will start our full time rev living in June. We will have two teenagers with us and that is thanks to your channel. I saw y’all doing it with yours and when you explained how they done school, sold us on doing this now rather than waiting until after they were out of the house.
My wife and I had our first RV experience (rental) in Colorado in August 2012. Rocky Mt NP; Wind River Resort Campground, Grand Lake; Redstone Camp Ground, Carbondale; Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP (South Rim), Montrose; Monarch Pass Campground, Salada; Twin Peaks Campground,' Leadville; Golden Gate Canyon SP. Magical time. We bought of first RV (1990 Fleetwood Flair 22D) shortly after. We just upgraded to a 2018 Thor Hurricane 29M. We can't wait to get back to Colorado after my wife retires next August. Looking forward to see how things work out for you winter RVing in Colorado. Good luck and stay toasty!
Yes!!!! Season 4 !!!!!!!! Congrats on the new truck. The season four is going to be awesome.!!!!!!!!! Joe & I are so excited to travel with you through the southwest. Thank you once again for sharing with us all you amazing history and we will be putting some of your new locations on our vacation destination wish list. We love you guys!!!!!!!
Take the plunge - get the fifth wheel - you will not regret it! We just bought one in August - out of necessity (being sideswiped by a semi) - we went from a 26 ft pull behind and now have a 32 ft. Keystone Cougar. We absolutely love it!
I hope your son enjoys CAP. My son was cadet commander of our squadron ( Seacoast Composite Squadron, Portsmouth NH) and I served as Deputy Commander for Cadets. My son has gone off to college but I remain active with the squadron. I love your channel and my adventure will start in just two short years so I’m RV’ing through you!
My fiancé and I are in the market for our new first fifth-wheel. We so appreciate all the videos you do as well as your fellow RV’ers. All the information you all are sharing is just great. Thank you!
nice truck! cant wait for your adventures. My GMC Sierra has free unlock and starting features as long as i own the truck. Its through Onstar app that works on any smart phone.
We have been RVing for 3 years. 1st Year we rented a TT and went to Yellowstone from Florida. Year 2 we purchased a 34' Jayco bunkhouse, but we did not have a truck to pull it . So we purchased a Ford F250 Turbo diesel. We do weekend trips and 1 long trip in the summer. On a trip this past April to KY, our Jayco water heater burst and flooded the trailer. It was totaled. So we traded it in and got our Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel. I still have a few years left until I retire. But then watchout We will be on the road as Part Time Full Timers. Or is it Full timers but only part time! Love your videos and have signed up for the HOW TO YOU TUBE course and getting into videography. Thank you for all you do and your videos!
We have the GD2800 and really enjoyed your tour/comments on it. Also, thanks for reminding me I have to winterize before leaving for the holidays. Finally, keep Ginger or get a 5th Wheel...get the 5th Wheel. If I had a larger truck, I know my family would love the additional space. The problem, more space, more junk. Either way, can't wait for next episode. Happy and Safe Travels!
Love the Channel....Here is a "pro-tip" an old timer told us when we first bought our trailer. We always keep a spare Truck key in the trailer, and a spare trailer key in the truck. They are tucked away, however, It has paid off a few times. You never know when you will be stranded and locked out. It may be worth a mention on a video to help others. Love what you guys do!
I have been watching your channel for a while and have gone through every episode up until this one. This one is the most informative for newbies of the RV live so far! Kudos to you and your entire family! Especially to your lovely hand model!!
You are ready to roll into Season 4 and I'm ready to tag along for the adventure. Getting locked out of your vehicle is not the way to start but the locksmith guy finally got you back in. Those camera shots from inside the cab look great and the wall to wall windows and sunroof really open things up in there. I can tell you and Trish are excited and ready to go! #KYD
We just added a 2017 F 250 to pull our 30ft. We also put an ARE shell on the truck for more weathertight storage. We went with 6.2 gas instead of diesel.
Y'all should drive over McClure pass. It's about an hour and a half -two hours longer from GJ to Denver but way more beautiful that taking I-70 just make sure the weather is clear and you'll get to see a bunch of small Colorado towns
“Always something...” we have three kids ourselves - although they are still very young. Totally agree it’s always something. But we find the humor in it too. 🙂
Your boys are so adorable! And Tori is such a beautiful young woman. Thumbs up for good parenting, it's obvious that you have a great relationship with your munchkins. Happy belated birthday!
Wished we had seen you while in Albuquerque. We crewed for friends with balloon and they were looking for ppl to fly with them 2 or 3 days. Next time! Enjoy the Ford. Best diesel in my opinion!
awesome truck!! my hubby is envious :) to answer on Trish's comment of being an empty nester, I have been one since I was 36 and it never gets old:) Can't wait for the next video!
I'm looking forward to this new season. I like the new truck although for a 5th wheel I would have done dually. HaHa I know how it is to lock yourself out in the sticks. I had to break window to get in. It will be fun to see how ginger does in winter. We have people that go all winter up here but they need to skirt their trailer. That's what slows me down on RV, but I'm working it out. I spent a decade in Colorado so I'm looking forward to more memories. Happy trails.
The fifth wheels pull soooo much nicer than the travel trailers and no worries on sway...plus you won't have to worry about that sway bar setup anymore.. one thing though, I wasn't sure from the pics but is that an 8ft bed? if so it will be easier for you in the long run. I have learned I will want an 8ft bed on the next truck so I don't have to deal the a slider fifth wheel. I have the Pullright Superglide in mine cause of the short bed...... God bless you both! Wife and I love watching you two and are seriously trying to figure out how to do full time!
It’s good that it took him a long time to open that door. That means that a car thief will also have a hard time doing the same thing. Your experience has made up my mind that when we travel, there will be an extra set of keys somewhere!
We (empty nesters) upgraded too! Bye to ‘98 F-150, hello ‘17 F-350, CC, SRW, 6.7L D, XLT 8’. Thanks to you guys we got the right truck first. Now a month later: ‘17 Grand Design Reflection 307MKS, fifth wheel. Under 35’, thanks to your advice. My brother in SC has tow trailer, my sister in NYS has Model C. Looking forward to exploring our ‘backyard’ mid-Atlantic region, family style! Love your channel and seasons!
I feel your concern about the big transition. I just spent 3.5 weeks truckless while I got the Duramax suped up, then 2 weeks dealing, waiting, and transferring all my stuff from one 5th wheel to another. It takes a lot of time away from the fun travel, although in the end I am super happy with the truck mods and new 5ft longer 5th wheel. Btw it is a Solitude by Grand Design(like your friends). Awesome company super solid and great value also.
When we travel we get hiking stick medallion's from all the places that we visited ! Cheep and don't take up much room ! You just have to have a place to hang the hiking stick !
Welcome to the "F-X50" Family. Devoted driver of a 1999 F-350 Dually (120K) 4WD. Break in the diesel as recommended and you will have years of trouble free enjoyment, plus great resale when the time comes. Note diesel issues in cold weather, easily manageable. I have lived in NM, CO and WY, all with a diesel, nona problemo. Enjoy!
Variety is the spice of a break-in. No load, load. 65mph at cruise control, in town driving. If a long interstate trip is planned take an off-ramp and let her cool down every 100mi or so. A block heater is one of man's greatest inventions but monitor your fuel at cold temps (36°F and below). Diesel can jell at cold temps so additives may be required. Local fuel stations will have all the advice/additives (I use Stanadyne). The single most important thing, in my opinion, you can do to extend the life of a Diesel engine is the initial oil change. Do it on schedule and then again at every recommended interval. Consider an oil analysis asap to have a base line established (Blackstone Labs) and then again on their recommendations. Most importantly, enjoy, while fully loaded, passing all those gasoline powered rigs on any incline the Rockies will throw at you. P.S. I have found, by experience, wrapping my block heater extension cord over the drivers side mirror makes a great reminder to unplug. Once again, by experience.
Thanks for this info. We can't avoid towing, but our rig is half the towing capacity. How long does this take. We already have 2k miles. Headed north this week and there are some hills on the way. I drove to San Diego last week. 300mi each way. Only stopped for fuel once each way. Lots of variety in driving, which is what I heard, but wasn't sure if driving fast was bad? Almost couldn't help it there was so much power. Good tip on the engine heater cord!
We're a mid-90's F350 dually 4WD diesel family and it's served us very well...........and is the only vehicle we have that keeps going up in value, lol! We live in the midwest and other than it being louder and more reluctant to start in cold weather (heater helps a lot), no problems. We took it on a 3,000 mile trip pulling "Ethel", our 30 ft. 5th wheel and "Bat" (big-ass-truck) handled it like a champ. Have another planned next spring, with plenty of shorter trips in the meantime. You'll love having the diesel!
That’s crazy. Know we talked about trucks months ago. I just picked up a 2017 F250 Lariat Magnetic. Diesel last week. I decided to just get the 6.7 and not have any second thoughts when towing. Going to decide on TT next summer. You will love how that truck drives. I love it.
Hey! You are off to a great start! I did the same thing with our new car. My husband wasn't pleased. He had to walk home to call for help. Both our phones were in the car. Thankfully we were only at church and he only walked 2 blocks.
So glad to see you did the truck upgrade! We just bought the same truck last month. Went from gas to diesel too. Getting our fifth wheel in December. Can't believe we missed you guys at the CA RV show! That's where we bought our cougar fifth wheel. Keep up the great work!
Be sure to check out Silver City, it is one of my favorite Southwest destinations. It’s a funky mining town with lots of artists and talented musicians.
I stayed a while in Coolidge Arizona. The Pima Tribe just a mile south of the Casa Grande Ruins. We used to go up to Canyon lake above Apache junction Arizona. The foot hills of the Rocky Mountains. While exploring the El Diablo Canyon where it comes down into the junction of the river to Canyon lake. The cliff that separated the two I think was where the Dutchman buried some of his gold when the Indians attacked them. We didn’t have metal detectors back then. When I got out of the Corps I moved back to Texas where I was born . Turkey TEXAS just south west of Estetlline on Hwy 86 off of 287 out by Quitaque Texas. Moved down to Wichita Falls to work for a while. SEMPER FIDELIS
Not sure if you'd made it through Colorado yet. If you haven't, a helpful tip for road travel is to go over wolf creek pass (hwy 160) in winter months. That is if you're headed east or west. It's the best bet for safe passage with an RV. Stay away from the million dollar hwy, it's sketchy pulling even in summer. Also the national western stock show is in town Jan 6-21. Busy, but fun. Safe travels, and I hope you enjoy/enjoyed CO!
If you are in moab,just before town is blm land, going south from the highway. Also you can get showers at the local pool and go swimming for 5 dollars per day. And the local bike shops and rv parks also have showers. Just one grocery store in town,so except to pay a little more. Good points..arches and canyon land national park are close together,but spend sometime at each,it is worth it..archeological winter is the best time,not to hot...have fun.
You need to visit us here in the UPPER MIchigan FOrt Wilkins. BUt we close for winter as we can get over 300 inches of snow. But come up in the summer its so beautiful.
Hi guys, if you go to monument valley check out The View campground. It's dry camping but you will have to most beautiful views from your site. From the Campsite you will be able to drive the scenic tour true all the pinnacles. Take care, from Amsterdam.
Everyones backyard is always exciting to explore no matter were you live, I live in Australia done one "LAP" to every state and territory, still heaps more out there to see, can wait to see more. And much appreciate what I have seen from your channel, hopefully in a couple of years my husband and I will be overthere, to see more of Canada (his birthplace) and the US..
Marc, I’m so excited! You and I share the same birthdate! I started watching your videos four weeks ago because my husband and I are retired (yes, Tricia, empty nesting is wonderful), and we’re planning to buy an RV to explore the country. I’ve been stuck in a recliner these past weeks because I had foot surgery, so your videos have been very informative and very entertaining. I’m hoping I can catch up soon to real time. Thanks so much for your gorgeous videos!
My wife and I are looking to buy our first RV. Been watching you guys for the last couple of months and have gained so much valuable information, especially the tips for newbies, which we hope to be soon. Just finished watching the first episode of Season 4 and learned that Marc's birthday is the same as mine...September 21. Thank you for all the great episodes and Happy Birthday Marc!!
Just past Arches on your way to Grand Junction, just about 1/2 mile past the red sandy hill I mentioned, there is a pull out on the same side of the road as the red hill (sorry, I can’t recall N, S, E or W!?) there were so many cool rocks and many had fossils in them if you look close :)
I love getting follow you guys through your adventures. I think its so cool what you guys are doing and as a fellow arizona native who doesn't get to leave the state much you're all living my dream!
What a great preview video! Congratulations on the new truck and the beginning of Season 4! I am already looking forward to next week's video at the CA RV Show. LOVE the idea of the Location/Date/Temp banner. Can't wait to learn about how to handle colder temps along with KYD! Safe travels!
Trish, I wanted a 5th wheel from the get-go, but our truck wouldn't haul one so we got a 30' ultra-lite trailer...then we upgraded our truck too, and, like you guys, are just enjoying the easier hauling capacity. One day, someday, maybe, a 5th wheel. Safe travels!
congrats on the new truck. My advice for new diesel owners is once the warranty expires, get the truck dealerproof. once you do that, that truck will be much more reliable til you own it.
Look forward to the new season and the many facial expressions of Caleb while you are talking :-). New truck looks great!! I will be doing a similar route in Northern Arizona and Utah this coming spring in a new Class C that I will be getting after the Tampa RV Show. Safe Travels!!
Congrats on the new diesel. You will love the power difference in the hills. Hopefully it has an exhaust brake as well. Now you can get a bigger trailer or fiver. Cheers
Same here + the 350. I'm all about getting the right tool for the right job, but considering we're FT, I should have bought a machine exclusively for towing. Next time.
Hi! Colorado is our back yard and we have a few tips! First, Grand Junction is awful and instead, you should go to Glenwood Springs. An amazing hot springs, a small ski slope and great downtown. Stay in Rifle Gap State Park which has full hook ups and is amazing. While you are in Glenwood, go to Hanging Lake - one of the best hikes in Colorado. If you decide to go east, head to Grand Lake, another amazing mountain town. Enjoy!
Yes to both. Rifle Gap is year round - here is the link. cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/RifleGap And, yes Hanging Lake is open year round but I would pick a sunny day to go because it gets a little icy. If you guys don’t have yak tracks, you might look into them. The slip over your shoes and make winter hiking possible. Check out cotrip.com to make sure the I-70 passes are plowed and open. Have fun!
Breckenridge is my favorite for snow shoeing. Check out the Nordic center breckenridgenordic.com. Tiger Run Rv Park is really nice and year round located in Town. Breck also has dog sledding and you should try tubing at any of the ski resorts - it’s hilariously fun and a good way to get on the slopes when the snow isn’t great.
WOW guys --- 5th wheel is a great idea ----- i am looking forward too everyone of your videos - i am from Ontario Canada --- only so long too travel up here but yes it is amazing what is in your own back yard --- enjoy it -- your kids are a class act -- fantastic job guys -- keep on traveling
Looking forward to seeing your winter travels. You're right about our backyard. I love living in the West. If you plan a meet up in San Diego give us a heads up. Well, next time you're in San Diego.....
Yay! Season 4! Can't wait! 👍😄 Totally get the design layout on the trailer. One of the requirements of our last 5th wheel was I had to be able to access all areas of the camper with the slide in and it needed a rear bunkbed setup for two. It was a Keystone Laredo and we loved it & traveled all over on vacation for almost 10 years. Now we have a cabin .... but we miss our adventures in the RV.
You guys are the best I watch every video my wife and I plan on going cross country when we retire hope it is as much fun you guys having and congrats on the new truck
just got my new truck and a 26 ft prowler , hitting Florida over 2017 Christmas. lots of info you give. GREAT STUFF. what in the world do you do. doesnt look like money is a issue.
Congratulations on the beautiful new truck! So excited about Season 4. About Caleb, don’t sweat the small stuff. If anyone has watched your videos they would know he respects and loves you both. Everyone makes mistakes. He is a typical teenager, mouth engages before brain. Just testing his boundaries. He has such a great personality, which you both seem to deal with just fine. We love your spontaneity Caleb. 👍
Go ahead Marc get the fifth wheel. My wife and I bought one at the Hershey RV show in September, we just got the call from Camping World this week it has arrived. We bought a Ram 2500 heavy duty truck in July. Wish us luck I have never towed a camper before other than practicing pulling our friends.
I am looking forward to your season 4 as we are thinking about coming the the southwest next winter for 3 - 4 months. We have family in southeast N.M. and would like to visit with them at Christmas next year. We are retired and in the geriatric age of our lives and the midwest winters are becoming a bear. We stayed in Moab several years ago visiting Arches and Canyonlands parks. Have fun.
Happy 4th season y'all! I have a couple of observations I wanted to share with you. #1 Mark, your birthday is the day before mine! (no, no need to send me gifts, thank you anyway! LoL) #2 We bought (for my hubby's 60th birthday in January) a 2017 F250 Lariat diesel!!! (our's is charcoal....don't leave both sets of keys in the truck, guys, come on! LoL)....last (but not least) #3 We bought (for my birthday September 22...not telling the year but I am younger than my hubby....I'll give you that) a 2015 Airstream Flying Cloud 28!!!!! The super cool part about the truck & trailer.....they were for our birthdays this year but also for our 10th wedding anniversary. Guess what the traditional gift for the 10th is....give up? Okay, okay......aluminum! (both the F250 and Airstream are aluminum!!!) How super cool is that! If you're serious about a 5th wheel (Trish) look at the Redwood! Love you guys, have another blessed season.....keep the vlogs coming!
New truck is awesome guys!! I can't wait for season 4! Great advice about discovering your own back yard too...just had a planning session last night for our summer 2018 RV road trip and we're focused on a few destinations in our home state of Pennsylvania and possibly into New York. Planning is so much fun and I get so excited thinking about our little travel trailer caravan rolling down the road! Also-the car...I feel like it losing trim pieces is just a negative side effect of owning a VeeDub...been there done that!
Just watching your new season 4 intro. 9-3-20, love your show!! Really love your truck and your moonroof!! Very sweet!!!!!! My husband was a cadet in CAP and now on the Wing staff! Loved setting up our unit in Newark, Ohio. Very proud of the organization!! Congratulations to your son!
We love watching you guys so much like us adventurous and love exploring new places and it’s history we live in south west Florida look us up if you ever in this area love to take you guys out
I'm a huge TH-cam fan, mostly for learning. Your very informative and excellent presenters. Very much enjoy your channel. We recently purchased a 24' Lance and are using our low mileage 2500 Yukon XL to tow it. We upgraded from a Little Guy 5x8 Silver Shadow teardrop. We wanted to go light and we tow it with our Subaru Outback, but from Portland to Moab, Phoenix we only got about 16 mpg. Love your temperature and date bar. It can be challenging to plan trips when the season is changing to colder. Thanks for all you do.
Good on Carson for committing to the Civil Air Patrol. I hope you have a great time. I joined in 1962 and that led to a Private Pilot's license and a 20 year USAF career. I'm also proud of Mom and Dad for supporting Carson in this way.
He graduated from orientation last night. I have some footage that's pretty cool. Last week for his 14th bday, we flew F-18 simulators at the Marine base. That would make just about anyone want to fly planes :) Hopefully I can thread this footage into the episodes when we talk about it. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for stopping by!
What a great family.
:) Great to meet you!
My wife and I have been watching for the past two seasons now. We bought are camper last week and now tweaking it to fit what we want out of it.
Janiece and I will start our full time rev living in June.
We will have two teenagers with us and that is thanks to your channel. I saw y’all doing it with yours and when you explained how they done school, sold us on doing this now rather than waiting until after they were out of the house.
Awesome!
My wife and I had our first RV experience (rental) in Colorado in August 2012. Rocky Mt NP; Wind River Resort Campground, Grand Lake; Redstone Camp Ground, Carbondale; Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP (South Rim), Montrose; Monarch Pass Campground, Salada; Twin Peaks Campground,' Leadville; Golden Gate Canyon SP. Magical time. We bought of first RV (1990 Fleetwood Flair 22D) shortly after. We just upgraded to a 2018 Thor Hurricane 29M. We can't wait to get back to Colorado after my wife retires next August. Looking forward to see how things work out for you winter RVing in Colorado. Good luck and stay toasty!
Yes!!!! Season 4 !!!!!!!! Congrats on the new truck. The season four is going to be awesome.!!!!!!!!! Joe & I are so excited to travel with you through the southwest.
Thank you once again for sharing with us all you amazing history and we will be putting some of your new locations on our vacation destination wish list. We love you guys!!!!!!!
Take the plunge - get the fifth wheel - you will not regret it! We just bought one in August - out of necessity (being sideswiped by a semi) - we went from a 26 ft pull behind and now have a 32 ft. Keystone Cougar. We absolutely love it!
Thank you ... it was our first thought to do it for our family to see it and enjoy our travels with us ...hope to meet you and Tricia out there
I've never seen a more amazing family, ever. How do you see those kids so positive and fun? And your wife is just awesome and beautiful. Great people.
I hope your son enjoys CAP. My son was cadet commander of our squadron ( Seacoast Composite Squadron, Portsmouth NH) and I served as Deputy Commander for Cadets. My son has gone off to college but I remain active with the squadron. I love your channel and my adventure will start in just two short years so I’m RV’ing through you!
Thank you for the vision of possibilities. And for showing the beauty of life.
My fiancé and I are in the market for our new first fifth-wheel. We so appreciate all the videos you do as well as your fellow RV’ers. All the information you all are sharing is just great. Thank you!
My husband and I suggest the The Anderson Ultimate 5th Hitch. It's the best it worked out for us and our Crusader 30RlD perfectly.
Well Trish, empty nesting is fabulous, you shall love it!
Civil Air Patrol! I was a cadet in the late 80's. Great organization. Glad to hear he's involved.
nice truck! cant wait for your adventures. My GMC Sierra has free unlock and starting features as long as i own the truck. Its through Onstar app that works on any smart phone.
We have been RVing for 3 years. 1st Year we rented a TT and went to Yellowstone from Florida. Year 2 we purchased a 34' Jayco bunkhouse, but we did not have a truck to pull it . So we purchased a Ford F250 Turbo diesel. We do weekend trips and 1 long trip in the summer. On a trip this past April to KY, our Jayco water heater burst and flooded the trailer. It was totaled. So we traded it in and got our Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel. I still have a few years left until I retire. But then watchout We will be on the road as Part Time Full Timers. Or is it Full timers but only part time! Love your videos and have signed up for the HOW TO YOU TUBE course and getting into videography. Thank you for all you do and your videos!
Awesome! On the road again... love it.
We have the GD2800 and really enjoyed your tour/comments on it. Also, thanks for reminding me I have to winterize before leaving for the holidays. Finally, keep Ginger or get a 5th Wheel...get the 5th Wheel. If I had a larger truck, I know my family would love the additional space. The problem, more space, more junk. Either way, can't wait for next episode. Happy and Safe Travels!
Love the Channel....Here is a "pro-tip" an old timer told us when we first bought our trailer. We always keep a spare Truck key in the trailer, and a spare trailer key in the truck. They are tucked away, however, It has paid off a few times. You never know when you will be stranded and locked out. It may be worth a mention on a video to help others. Love what you guys do!
You are going to love the truck upgrade
The new truck is like a space/time machine,Great choice.
I have been watching your channel for a while and have gone through every episode up until this one. This one is the most informative for newbies of the RV live so far! Kudos to you and your entire family! Especially to your lovely hand model!!
Spiffy new wheels, KYD! Thumbs up for 5th wheel. We've had ours since April and pulls like a dream behind our F350 diesel.
You are ready to roll into Season 4 and I'm ready to tag along for the adventure. Getting locked out of your vehicle is not the way to start but the locksmith guy finally got you back in. Those camera shots from inside the cab look great and the wall to wall windows and sunroof really open things up in there. I can tell you and Trish are excited and ready to go! #KYD
Love our Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel. The best company in terms of customer support that you will ever see.
We just added a 2017 F 250 to pull our 30ft. We also put an ARE shell on the truck for more weathertight storage. We went with 6.2 gas instead of diesel.
I loved my 6.2 Gaser. The suspension of the 3/4 makes a big difference in towing.
So glad your adding the date and temp info!! So helpful. Pushing you guys to the top of rv travel vlogs!!!!
Y'all should drive over McClure pass. It's about an hour and a half -two hours longer from GJ to Denver but way more beautiful that taking I-70 just make sure the weather is clear and you'll get to see a bunch of small Colorado towns
“Always something...” we have three kids ourselves - although they are still very young. Totally agree it’s always something. But we find the humor in it too. 🙂
Your boys are so adorable! And Tori is such a beautiful young woman. Thumbs up for good parenting, it's obvious that you have a great relationship with your munchkins. Happy belated birthday!
Wished we had seen you while in Albuquerque. We crewed for friends with balloon and they were looking for ppl to fly with them 2 or 3 days. Next time! Enjoy the Ford. Best diesel in my opinion!
We flew with Hamlet the Flying Pig, but would have loved to get the family up! So much fun. Can't wait to edit.
Empty nesting is amazing! Looking forward to your new adventures and how you winterize Ginger.
Always a treat to watch KYD !!!
Congrats on the new truck you guys!!! Excited to watch and see where season 4 takes you!
awesome truck!! my hubby is envious :) to answer on Trish's comment of being an empty nester, I have been one since I was 36 and it never gets old:) Can't wait for the next video!
love the filming of the actual life crisis's. lol
its a good relief that we all have them, thank you guys, loving the videos
I'm looking forward to this new season. I like the new truck although for a 5th wheel I would have done dually. HaHa I know how it is to lock yourself out in the sticks. I had to break window to get in. It will be fun to see how ginger does in winter. We have people that go all winter up here but they need to skirt their trailer. That's what slows me down on RV, but I'm working it out. I spent a decade in Colorado so I'm looking forward to more memories. Happy trails.
Another FANTASTIC video!! Sooooo excited for season “4”! Woohoo!!! Marc, Trish & your RESPECTFUL kids, you rock!! 💞👍🏼
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The fifth wheels pull soooo much nicer than the travel trailers and no worries on sway...plus you won't have to worry about that sway bar setup anymore.. one thing though, I wasn't sure from the pics but is that an 8ft bed? if so it will be easier for you in the long run. I have learned I will want an 8ft bed on the next truck so I don't have to deal the a slider fifth wheel. I have the Pullright Superglide in mine cause of the short bed...... God bless you both! Wife and I love watching you two and are seriously trying to figure out how to do full time!
love the new truck, so much more light coming into the sun roof.
Yeah, much better lighting for video :)
Love all the windows in the new truck - let Season 4 begin!!!
Deb Castell omgness yes! Those moon/sun windows are the best!
It’s good that it took him a long time to open that door. That means that a car thief will also have a hard time doing the same thing. Your experience has made up my mind that when we travel, there will be an extra set of keys somewhere!
An extra key is a good thing! Saved my butt in Pinetop after a long day of skiing.
We (empty nesters) upgraded too! Bye to ‘98 F-150, hello ‘17 F-350, CC, SRW, 6.7L D, XLT 8’. Thanks to you guys we got the right truck first. Now a month later: ‘17 Grand Design Reflection 307MKS, fifth wheel. Under 35’, thanks to your advice. My brother in SC has tow trailer, my sister in NYS has Model C. Looking forward to exploring our ‘backyard’ mid-Atlantic region, family style! Love your channel and seasons!
Congrats Mike! Thanks for letting us know!
I feel your concern about the big transition. I just spent 3.5 weeks truckless while I got the Duramax suped up, then 2 weeks dealing, waiting, and transferring all my stuff from one 5th wheel to another. It takes a lot of time away from the fun travel, although in the end I am super happy with the truck mods and new 5ft longer 5th wheel. Btw it is a Solitude by Grand Design(like your friends). Awesome company super solid and great value also.
When we travel we get hiking stick medallion's from all the places that we visited ! Cheep and don't take up much room ! You just have to have a place to hang the hiking stick !
Congratulations on the new truck Marc and Tricia
Welcome to the "F-X50" Family. Devoted driver of a 1999 F-350 Dually (120K) 4WD. Break in the diesel as recommended and you will have years of trouble free enjoyment, plus great resale when the time comes. Note diesel issues in cold weather, easily manageable. I have lived in NM, CO and WY, all with a diesel, nona problemo. Enjoy!
I've been trying to find good break-in info. What do you think? It has the engine block heater. I'll have to remember to plug it in!
Variety is the spice of a break-in. No load, load. 65mph at cruise control, in town driving. If a long interstate trip is planned take an off-ramp and let her cool down every 100mi or so. A block heater is one of man's greatest inventions but monitor your fuel at cold temps (36°F and below). Diesel can jell at cold temps so additives may be required. Local fuel stations will have all the advice/additives (I use Stanadyne). The single most important thing, in my opinion, you can do to extend the life of a Diesel engine is the initial oil change. Do it on schedule and then again at every recommended interval. Consider an oil analysis asap to have a base line established (Blackstone Labs) and then again on their recommendations. Most importantly, enjoy, while fully loaded, passing all those gasoline powered rigs on any incline the Rockies will throw at you. P.S. I have found, by experience, wrapping my block heater extension cord over the drivers side mirror makes a great reminder to unplug. Once again, by experience.
Thanks for this info. We can't avoid towing, but our rig is half the towing capacity. How long does this take. We already have 2k miles. Headed north this week and there are some hills on the way. I drove to San Diego last week. 300mi each way. Only stopped for fuel once each way. Lots of variety in driving, which is what I heard, but wasn't sure if driving fast was bad? Almost couldn't help it there was so much power. Good tip on the engine heater cord!
Don't know about the Ford 6.7 myself but my Cummins 6.7. Doesn't have a break-in procedure hook it up and go
We're a mid-90's F350 dually 4WD diesel family and it's served us very well...........and is the only vehicle we have that keeps going up in value, lol! We live in the midwest and other than it being louder and more reluctant to start in cold weather (heater helps a lot), no problems. We took it on a 3,000 mile trip pulling "Ethel", our 30 ft. 5th wheel and "Bat" (big-ass-truck) handled it like a champ. Have another planned next spring, with plenty of shorter trips in the meantime. You'll love having the diesel!
I love your family dynamics. "You can either get mad about it, or laugh about it!"" Love it!
That’s crazy. Know we talked about trucks months ago. I just picked up a 2017 F250 Lariat Magnetic. Diesel last week. I decided to just get the 6.7 and not have any second thoughts when towing. Going to decide on TT next summer. You will love how that truck drives. I love it.
Hey! You are off to a great start! I did the same thing with our new car. My husband wasn't pleased. He had to walk home to call for help. Both our phones were in the car. Thankfully we were only at church and he only walked 2 blocks.
I would like to see a video comparing the towing experience between the 2 trucks, and the difference with a 5th wheel, if you guys get one.
Great video! Happy Belated 40th Birthday Mark! Welcome to your 40's. I will say goodbye to my 40's in February 2018.
So glad to see you did the truck upgrade! We just bought the same truck last month. Went from gas to diesel too. Getting our fifth wheel in December. Can't believe we missed you guys at the CA RV show! That's where we bought our cougar fifth wheel. Keep up the great work!
Be sure to check out Silver City, it is one of my favorite Southwest destinations. It’s a funky mining town with lots of artists and talented musicians.
Another good one guys, excited for Season 4. Love how Caleb shifts the blame to dear old Dad, that's hysterical!
How could I leave both keys in the car?? :)
Keep Your Daydream I think you have a "bit" of distraction going on. Glad you got rescued pretty quick. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
I stayed a while in Coolidge Arizona. The Pima Tribe just a mile south of the Casa Grande Ruins. We used to go up to Canyon lake above Apache junction Arizona. The foot hills of the Rocky Mountains. While exploring the El Diablo Canyon where it comes down into the junction of the river to Canyon lake. The cliff that separated the two I think was where the Dutchman buried some of his gold when the Indians attacked them. We didn’t have metal detectors back then. When I got out of the Corps I moved back to Texas where I was born . Turkey TEXAS just south west of Estetlline on Hwy 86 off of 287 out by Quitaque Texas. Moved down to Wichita Falls to work for a while. SEMPER FIDELIS
Fabulous idea with the time bar and date. Happy travels!
Congrats on the truck. We just did the same going from a 150 to a 2500. Now thinking of the possibilities of upgrading to something bigger rv wise.
Congrats on the new truck. And fingers crossed for the new 5th wheel.
Not sure if you'd made it through Colorado yet. If you haven't, a helpful tip for road travel is to go over wolf creek pass (hwy 160) in winter months. That is if you're headed east or west. It's the best bet for safe passage with an RV. Stay away from the million dollar hwy, it's sketchy pulling even in summer. Also the national western stock show is in town Jan 6-21. Busy, but fun. Safe travels, and I hope you enjoy/enjoyed CO!
Good to know. We have done route planning yet. But we'll check this after Google tells us where to go.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
YOU GOT A NEW TRUCK??? Woo Hoo!! It looks so awesome!! Glen said that he can't wait to see your new 5th wheel, ha ha!!
:) We'll surprise him!
Keep Your Daydream LOL 😂😂😂😂😂
If you are in moab,just before town is blm land, going south from the highway. Also you can get showers at the local pool and go swimming for 5 dollars per day. And the local bike shops and rv parks also have showers. Just one grocery store in town,so except to pay a little more. Good points..arches and canyon land national park are close together,but spend sometime at each,it is worth it..archeological winter is the best time,not to hot...have fun.
Nice. Thx!
You need to visit us here in the UPPER MIchigan FOrt Wilkins. BUt we close for winter as we can get over 300 inches of snow. But come up in the summer its so beautiful.
Hi guys, if you go to monument valley check out The View campground.
It's dry camping but you will have to most beautiful views from your site.
From the Campsite you will be able to drive the scenic tour true all the pinnacles.
Take care, from Amsterdam.
Everyones backyard is always exciting to explore no matter were you live, I live in Australia done one "LAP" to every state and territory, still heaps more out there to see, can wait to see more. And much appreciate what I have seen from your channel, hopefully in a couple of years my husband and I will be overthere, to see more of Canada (his birthplace) and the US..
Marc, I’m so excited! You and I share the same birthdate! I started watching your videos four weeks ago because my husband and I are retired (yes, Tricia, empty nesting is wonderful), and we’re planning to buy an RV to explore the country. I’ve been stuck in a recliner these past weeks because I had foot surgery, so your videos have been very informative and very entertaining. I’m hoping I can catch up soon to real time. Thanks so much for your gorgeous videos!
My wife and I are looking to buy our first RV. Been watching you guys for the last couple of months and have gained so much valuable information, especially the tips for newbies, which we hope to be soon. Just finished watching the first episode of Season 4 and learned that Marc's birthday is the same as mine...September 21. Thank you for all the great episodes and Happy Birthday Marc!!
Geez. Was this a year ago today? Happy bday to you too.
I love the new truck view!!!
Yes, I love that. Date, time, temperature. My kind of facts. Thank you.
You have to go to Cloud Croft New Mexico for winter. Beautiful and the steam never freezes up either. SEMPER FIDELIS
Beautiful truck and amazing family. Love your videos.
Just past Arches on your way to Grand Junction, just about 1/2 mile past the red sandy hill I mentioned, there is a pull out on the same side of the road as the red hill (sorry, I can’t recall N, S, E or W!?) there were so many cool rocks and many had fossils in them if you look close :)
I love getting follow you guys through your adventures. I think its so cool what you guys are doing and as a fellow arizona native who doesn't get to leave the state much you're all living my dream!
Nice truck guys , good luck with season four.
What a great preview video! Congratulations on the new truck and the beginning of Season 4! I am already looking forward to next week's video at the CA RV Show. LOVE the idea of the Location/Date/Temp banner. Can't wait to learn about how to handle colder temps along with KYD! Safe travels!
We'll be hitting "your" Dutch next week in Flag :) We'll see if Mary is there.
Trish, I wanted a 5th wheel from the get-go, but our truck wouldn't haul one so we got a 30' ultra-lite trailer...then we upgraded our truck too, and, like you guys, are just enjoying the easier hauling capacity. One day, someday, maybe, a 5th wheel. Safe travels!
congrats on the new truck. My advice for new diesel owners is once the warranty expires, get the truck dealerproof. once you do that, that truck will be much more reliable til you own it.
Look forward to the new season and the many facial expressions of Caleb while you are talking :-). New truck looks great!! I will be doing a similar route in Northern Arizona and Utah this coming spring in a new Class C that I will be getting after the Tampa RV Show. Safe Travels!!
Lol. Yes, the moon roof will help the lighting on his facial expressions...
That’s a real perty new rig you got there.
Congrats on the new diesel. You will love the power difference in the hills. Hopefully it has an exhaust brake as well. Now you can get a bigger trailer or fiver. Cheers
It does. Two different types. Still need to learn more about it.
Sweet ride. I did the same. Only thing I wish I’d gotten the 8’ bed. The longer wheel base pickups ride better.
Same here + the 350. I'm all about getting the right tool for the right job, but considering we're FT, I should have bought a machine exclusively for towing. Next time.
Hi! Colorado is our back yard and we have a few tips! First, Grand Junction is awful and instead, you should go to Glenwood Springs. An amazing hot springs, a small ski slope and great downtown. Stay in Rifle Gap State Park which has full hook ups and is amazing. While you are in Glenwood, go to Hanging Lake - one of the best hikes in Colorado. If you decide to go east, head to Grand Lake, another amazing mountain town. Enjoy!
Thanks! We can hike Hanging Lake even in Dec/Jan? Is Rifle Gap year round?
Yes to both. Rifle Gap is year round - here is the link. cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/RifleGap And, yes Hanging Lake is open year round but I would pick a sunny day to go because it gets a little icy. If you guys don’t have yak tracks, you might look into them. The slip over your shoes and make winter hiking possible. Check out cotrip.com to make sure the I-70 passes are plowed and open. Have fun!
Great. Checking it out now. Do you know where we can rent some snow shoes to go on a cook hike? We also wanted to go sled dogging.
Breckenridge is my favorite for snow shoeing. Check out the Nordic center breckenridgenordic.com. Tiger Run Rv Park is really nice and year round located in Town. Breck also has dog sledding and you should try tubing at any of the ski resorts - it’s hilariously fun and a good way to get on the slopes when the snow isn’t great.
I love the Chuckie/Travel Ginger Cake!
Our friends are pretty cool... and super comfortable on hidden cameras :)
WOW guys --- 5th wheel is a great idea ----- i am looking forward too everyone of your videos - i am from Ontario Canada --- only so long too travel up here but yes it is amazing what is in your own back yard --- enjoy it -- your kids are a class act -- fantastic job guys -- keep on traveling
Looking forward to seeing your winter travels. You're right about our backyard. I love living in the West. If you plan a meet up in San Diego give us a heads up. Well, next time you're in San Diego.....
Yay! Season 4! Can't wait! 👍😄
Totally get the design layout on the trailer. One of the requirements of our last 5th wheel was I had to be able to access all areas of the camper with the slide in and it needed a rear bunkbed setup for two. It was a Keystone Laredo and we loved it & traveled all over on vacation for almost 10 years. Now we have a cabin .... but we miss our adventures in the RV.
You guys are the best I watch every video my wife and I plan on going cross country when we retire hope it is as much fun you guys having and congrats on the new truck
just got my new truck and a 26 ft prowler , hitting Florida over 2017 Christmas. lots of info you give. GREAT STUFF. what in the world do you do. doesnt look like money is a issue.
Congratulations on the beautiful new truck! So excited about Season 4.
About Caleb, don’t sweat the small stuff. If anyone has watched your videos they would know he respects and loves you both. Everyone makes mistakes. He is a typical teenager, mouth engages before brain. Just testing his boundaries. He has such a great personality, which you both seem to deal with just fine.
We love your spontaneity Caleb. 👍
Keystone Laredo!....we LOVE our Laredo fifth wheel! :) Bet you will have a fifth wheel before the new year! LOL!
Go ahead Marc get the fifth wheel. My wife and I bought one at the Hershey RV show in September, we just got the call from Camping World this week it has arrived. We bought a Ram 2500 heavy duty truck in July. Wish us luck I have never towed a camper before other than practicing pulling our friends.
I am looking forward to your season 4 as we are thinking about coming the the southwest next winter for 3 - 4 months. We have family in southeast N.M. and would like to visit with them at Christmas next year. We are retired and in the geriatric age of our lives and the midwest winters are becoming a bear. We stayed in Moab several years ago visiting Arches and Canyonlands parks. Have fun.
Happy 4th season y'all! I have a couple of observations I wanted to share with you. #1 Mark, your birthday is the day before mine! (no, no need to send me gifts, thank you anyway! LoL) #2 We bought (for my hubby's 60th birthday in January) a 2017 F250 Lariat diesel!!! (our's is charcoal....don't leave both sets of keys in the truck, guys, come on! LoL)....last (but not least) #3 We bought (for my birthday September 22...not telling the year but I am younger than my hubby....I'll give you that) a 2015 Airstream Flying Cloud 28!!!!!
The super cool part about the truck & trailer.....they were for our birthdays this year but also for our 10th wedding anniversary. Guess what the traditional gift for the 10th is....give up? Okay, okay......aluminum! (both the F250 and Airstream are aluminum!!!) How super cool is that!
If you're serious about a 5th wheel (Trish) look at the Redwood! Love you guys, have another blessed season.....keep the vlogs coming!
New truck is awesome guys!! I can't wait for season 4! Great advice about discovering your own back yard too...just had a planning session last night for our summer 2018 RV road trip and we're focused on a few destinations in our home state of Pennsylvania and possibly into New York. Planning is so much fun and I get so excited thinking about our little travel trailer caravan rolling down the road! Also-the car...I feel like it losing trim pieces is just a negative side effect of owning a VeeDub...been there done that!
Congrats on the new truck. The season four is here. Awesome.
Just watching your new season 4 intro. 9-3-20, love your show!! Really love your truck and your moonroof!! Very sweet!!!!!! My husband was a cadet in CAP and now on the Wing staff! Loved setting up our unit in Newark, Ohio. Very proud of the organization!! Congratulations to your son!
We love watching you guys so much like us adventurous and love exploring new places and it’s history we live in south west Florida look us up if you ever in this area love to take you guys out
Exciting I can hardly wait to go along for season 4....
The truck is Awesome. Really like the sunroofs.
I'm a huge TH-cam fan, mostly for learning. Your very informative and excellent presenters. Very much enjoy your channel. We recently purchased a 24' Lance and are using our low mileage 2500 Yukon XL to tow it. We upgraded from a Little Guy 5x8 Silver Shadow teardrop. We wanted to go light and we tow it with our Subaru Outback, but from Portland to Moab, Phoenix we only got about 16 mpg.
Love your temperature and date bar. It can be challenging to plan trips when the season is changing to colder. Thanks for all you do.
Please come to Virginia! I know it's not in the SouthWest I just whant you to come here. And thanks for the time bar thing.