Five months after ordering it, my 6 x 10 cargo trailer arrived. Using info I picked up from your videos, I decided to have the manufacturer insulate, wire, install windows, install a venting system, and finish the ceiling. My planned minimalistic interior build-out I’ll do. I’m pulling it with my RAV4 Hybrid so I have to keep the total weight around 1700 pound or less, but I get to use my tow vehicle as my bedroom. The heat and a/c run off the hybrid battery, then as needed, the gas engine cycles on and off to keep it charged. I removed the back seat and installed a 2000 watt pure sine inverter, then designed & had built an all aluminum bed frame. I topped that with a full size pure latex mattress and we’re doing the most comfortable camping of our life! Thanks for all your tips & uploads!
Wow Doug! You've brought up things that aren't too well known about using a hybrid, having ac and a large power source to go with it. Very nice and it sounds to me like you'll be traveling in style.
@@gonagain Hi! I’ve tent camped or roughed it with just a sleeping bag in the past. But I’m turning 71 in two months and I’ve decided that while I still love traveling & camping, I want more creature comforts! You two have been an inspiration. Thanks again.
Back in the day we had chief Iron Eyes Cody crying as he saw the trash strewn along the roads of America and I still recall how much of an impact that had on me and still does to this day! Make no apology for being a good steward of the land! Thank You....
While in West Texas I was heading to my hotel room thru the back door and a Tarantula was guarding the way on the sidewalk- I moved it to the side with my foot--- and the fight was on lol my saving grace was to outrun it to the door-- another great video!
There are a LOT of people in rural AZ who do not have running water, also many who have water not so good to drink. Being able to access good drinking water is critical. The problem is so significant in AZ that the state officially allows water trailers to be legally operated without any sort of license plate. So many beautiful places in the AZ mountains. Sad that so much of it is being marred by fire. The tarantulas are really kinda cool. We would see migrations like what you described across roads. Hard to avoid running them over. That dust, when it gets wet, is the most incredibly sticky, slippery mud you can imagine. Like grease on glass.
@@gonagain if you ever get down to the AZ white mountains again check out “Western Drug” in Springerville. I think you and Linda would enjoy there very comprehensive selection.
Hello Rick and Linda. Once Again, Nice Nice and NICE Footage. I Love AZ. and actually spend More time here than any other place. The locations you shared are So Soothing. I love the Aroma the of the Forest. Also, that Fantastic Sound of the wind blowing through the tall trees. Thank You for the Info on the 'paths less traveled' with this video. About ten years back, I lived in Prescott almost a half year. Absolutely Wonderful. But it was kinda hard in the winter months. Prescott is actually 2-Feet Higher than Denver. (think Mon tana) Either way Az. Has it All. I Can't get Enough of 'The Arid Zone'. God Bless. Be Safe. ✌ (it Rained in So.Ut., No.Az. for the last Two Nights. Almost Hard to Believe) 🥴⚡☔
I stayed in Prescott for a month once and it was in the teens at night and mid 80s during the day, but I loved Arizona after that because of it's beauty and continued to visit.
@@gonagain Hi Rick. Ya, I have to add that Prescott has such a unique flavor. Lots of Money People, and a Large Low-End (Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Paulden) but even now places are getting cleaned up. 'Jerome' is a Cool little town somewhat near Sedona, but it has its own Special History. I Really liked the locations you shared in your video. More & more places to explore.👌 BTW, after complaining about my mini AC's, they gave a 30% Rebate, plus they have been shipped & should arrive tomorrow. That Means, I'll be 'Out On the Canyon' in a matter of weeks. Very Excited about that. Say hello to linda for me. THX 🌝
hello rick and linda, i little word or the wise, if you can place your solar panels om top of you tahoe, the reflection from the top of your truck to the solar panel makes he solar panel stay at 100 percent power. i didnt believe it from someone telling me the same thing, but its true. . on the ground the solar panel works about 65 to 75 power where as the top of the truck is 95 to 100 percent. its the reflection that helps out.
That does help. Last winter I reviewed the Bluetti SP120watt panel and had it set up in the snow. The cold temperature and the reflected snow had it up over 120 watts!
Next time you're close Peyson, go to Diamond Point. Lots of camping off the road to the top, but you must go on up to the point. Un obstructed view of Peyson. Beautiful...
woot, in my backyard! The dusty dirt seems to be universal above 5,000 feet, like sifter flour. One of the main reasons I’m attaching porches on both sides of Taj-Ma-Haul!
I have to tell you, I've lived my over 60 years of life on the West side of Washington. I can really appreciate when I can look through the ground level of trees...and see. You really nailed that one. But for cover, it's a good thing. Great video. Thx.
I love the desert too and I love forests too and .. 😂. And that's the only way to travel.. in a general direction! I never knew that is how tarantulas hide!!!
We didn't know they were in all those holes either and were surprised. We had been seeing the holes for days! We saw a dually with an Arctic Fox camper on the back yesterday and thought of you.
Agreed on the NE AZ mosquitoes. There were a few places in the white mountains with VICIOUS mosquitoes that seemed to be almost as big as houseflies. I’ve had them bite me through denim jeans!
Alligator Juniper and they get HUGE. That bark is very distinctive and that tree is much sought after as firewood because it burns very hot. It is protected on all public lands and can only be harvested when it is dead and down.
A friend of mine just started living the #vanlife. He traveled from NC to Arizona, and is now in Flagstaff. I shared this video with him, and think you'll have a new subscriber, as well as a Like on your Facebook page. You know I love your stuff, and you and Linda! Thanks for the great content you two!❤👣
My brother lives in Arizona in a town called Fountian Hills. In 1995 he gave me one of his kidneys, here it is 26 years later and it’s never missed a beat. He. built a home in Overguard on an airport. He would spend the summers up there but he’s 81 now an decided to sell it, to much hassle moving back and fourth.
@@gonagain Yes he is I did not need to ask for the kidney. When he found out I was in need he called me. He’s also an airplane guy he flew C124’s as the mechanic for the USAF.
Awesome Linda, the younger people don't know about the 4 wheel dune buggies back in the day. I laughed when u said dune buggies, as I do. I can never remember what there callg all the diff 4 wheelers, so dune buggy just auto pops out(*_*)! Aloha🌺
@@gonagain you should watch a male approach a female. He will stop at the entrance to her burrow and knock politely. If he is not polite enough, or not attractive enough, he will wind up as dinner! Just fascinating!
I hate spiders and mosquitoes! The mosquitoes have been awful this year. I was outdoors the other day just for a bit the other day - I came in with over 20 bites! As for cleaning up other people’s trash - we always carried an extra trash bag for our trash and every trash we ran across. Nothing worse than being in wonderful places and seeing trash. Enjoyed the video! 🤓
Great video, I live in the Snowflake area. Lots of places to camp within a few miles of here. You are correct about people coming up from the Phoenix area on the weekend. Also the tree you were filming was s alligator juniper.
Thanks for "Heads Up" ... I've been in that area a few times never knew I was pounding around Tarantulas ... always found the people in Williams Arizona really helpful and friendly except for one guy ... Flagstaff is a big College Town so sometimes the campers are young and unruly ... have stopped in that area on the way down to Sedona which is about 80 miles away I beleive ... Walnut Creek 17 miles south of Sedona is nice place for hiking and biking ...
Lovely place! Will definitely be checking the area. We have family that recently moved near Show Low so will be in that area often. Thanks for sharing!🙂
We love our iceco. We spent a month in Az with it running as a freezer. Work flawless. We run goal zero 500x. Also try Dragoon Mountain north of Tombstone.
We stayed on the south side of Dragoon last year but it was spitting snow so we headed back down lower, as in "Quartzsite". We didn't leave Montana to get snowed on in AZ!
I spent a few years working on projects in the Flag area. AZ became my favorite state. We hope to get back there for some more exploring. I used to see those spiders. Pretty cool. HEY, is that a stainless steel peculator coffee pot?
Rick, with all of your camping knowledge, tricks and skills you mean to you don’t know how to check the fuel level in a propane tank? You just pour hot water over it, the empty part will get warm and the part from the fuel level down will be cold . Kudos on leaving it better than you found it. 👍
Yeah Taco, I know that one, but I had to do that routine often and it got old. Then we'd be heading for higher elevations and I'd get it topped off just in case. This new set-up is just easier and I don't have to mess with it. Thanks for saying that though for others who may not know that trick.
@@gonagain I figured you knew the the trick. For a determined stay or destination a couple times a year one tank is fine but for the traveling you do two is the only way to go.
Yeah you showed them enough of Arizona we need to keep the other parts a secret. Pretty much anywhere in the west you go on memorial weekend it’s going to be crowded. Thanks for cleaning up unfortunately more people are are leaving a mess than are cleaning up and the forest service is slowly closing down areas due to the nomads trashing them. 👊👍😎
Thanks much for another great share and Video! Amazing as I did know how a tarantula was native to AZ :) I can say, I have actually been there in that area! :) I guess its the trees that I like, as you mentioned, spoiled by the forests in western WA.. All the BEST to both of and family! Cheers :)
You must have a natural ability for finding all of those good camping spots. Also you do what most people want. Take the time and effort to find them. As much as you camp you know what works and what you should of left at the house. Have you ever made a video on what you take on your camping trips that is a must to take and never go without it. That would be good for the ones starting out. Carry on my friend, you and Linda see what’s over the next hill and stay safe.
You reached into my old stomping grounds on this one. Lived in Show Low as a youngster. Was born in Holbrook, not far from there. Lots of petroglyphs on the canyon walls around Woodruff which is an extinct volcano out on the 77 between Holbrook and Show Low. Did you see the little green men in Heber??? In Williams, there is the Planes of Fame East museum, but I believe it is temporarily closed. We missed each other by about a week. I was in that area on May 19th/20th.
@@NateWilburn1 Nate, if you have not seen show low since the 70s you would be amazed at the changes. I lived there from 2011 til 2018. Great place, but I understand it has changed dramatically in only the past few years. I still miss the white mountains…every day…
@@hgj2019 I have been back a few times over the years. the last few times were in 1999 and in May of this year. You are correct. It has changed tremendously.
@@NateWilburn1 the friends I had there who were long time residents told me how it was in the past. A guess the progress has been good and bad though, at least from what they told me.
I look at those alligator cypress and wonder about the stories they can tell... Beautiful area your in. I enjoyed a lot. I enjoyed all of Az. Even the smaller towns . Only issue was litter of course. But we can fix that easily, right?
I really enjoy your videos, especially when you and Linda, pick at each other in a nice way. You have alot of useful information that I am very interested in. I hope I wasn't too personal !
I love the 29 Palms CA area. Hate the Ashfork AZ area. Lots of theives. Had a truck, 5th wheel, Vintage Class A & Class C stolen. Sooo back to the stumps surrounded by lots of BLM land & Joshua Tree Natl Park. Semper Fi
Those are certainly beautiful areas, and the info on the tarantulas was good, tho being from W. Tx we know about them. Funny to watch a dog that hasn't encountered them before, stick their nose into the hole, and the spider jumps on them... does no harm, but I would have jumped too. On the map, you kinda inferred you might make it into NM. NM is a beautiful area to boon dock. We go frequently since it's the closest area to us. Love your videos & information, that's why I am a "bell ringer".
Hey, This is Bruce over in Newcastle Wyo. That's an alligator bark juniper, they grow here, but smaller. My question is, how do you guys handle thunder storms while camping?
We've been out in some real boomers. Our first consideration is high winds and we take down or secure everything that can be damaged followed by things that we don't want getting wet. After that we just seek shelter in the car or trailer until it passes. Of course you don't want to be camped under any trees because they attract lightning. The trailer should be safe because it's grounded through the stabilizer struts and lightning should just pass right through it. The car is either going to be insulated because of the tires or grounded because of wet tires or the carbon content in the tires. Either way, it should be a safe refuge.
I am curious and I am sure many others are as well, how often do you get a flat tire on your trailer with all the off-road travel you do? Do you use a tire pressure monitor so you know when a tire is losing air? That's one problem with a single axle; you can't limp along to find a better spot to change a tire, you have to pull over right away. We have used Pressure Pro for years now. It is a family owned company with excellent products. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Hello deasley2, we've never had a flat (yet) on the trailer, but because it's a single axle we change out the tires while they still have a safe amount of tread left on them. My next tires will be E or even F rated so we have a little more puncture resistance. Also, being a camper, the trailer is very lightly loaded.
I just made them from scratch from an extra partial sheet of ply that I had. The hardest part is cutting the pieces. After that they go together with glue and screws.
Another excellent video. Still using the Itehil folding solar panel? I bought one after your video, used it for two days to charge my travel battery. Wife and I are readying for a 12 day trip to the Virginia mountains.
Hello Jeff. I gave that panel to my daughter, who is outfitting her 6x10' cargo trailer. She'd been using it regularly this summer. It's the best deal for the price!
Was a bit east of Williams last week. Pretty nice. It was my first time out. To be honest I had difficulty filling my day with things to do and see. Maybe you can throw a few tips my way to help keep my camping day occupied. Oh, where I was staying hiking was not really an option. Thank you in advance.
Hello Marvin, you need an "excuse" to be out there, something to look forward to. For some people it's hiking, rock climbing, ATV riding, fishing, things like that. Some are into archery and shooting firearms and are looking for the perfect place to set up targets while other's are into painting and photography. For us we search for indian habitation sites and the challenge of thinking like it was 1,000+ years ago and where we would camp if we lived in those days (hint; it's not where us modern folk would consider a perfect camp or living site). Other times we like to get out our metal detector and search for silver and gold (no luck yet, but we keep trying!) What I'm saying is that you need to find a purpose that you like personally to take up your time out there. Bushcraft skills need a little polishing maybe? Look for wild edibles?
@@gonagain Thank you for the insight. Right now I plan for at least twice a month enjoying different areas of Northern AZ. Next week monday I will be hitting the road.
Hello George! We moved the jugs so we would stop tripping over them inside the trailer and we didn't want to install a tank. The battery was moved inside the trailer and we used an AGM gel cell battery which doesn't put off fumes and is safe indoors. I have a video coming out on installing those water jugs.
I was thinking about your Generator. Two things might be caucing this to happen. The 18650 cell pack in the generator has a high temperture prob in it to shut off if they get to hot. This could be happening if you charge to fast with to many volts,causing the cells to over heat. The other would be if it gets to hot where it is used. Of course it could be both, this is a safty feature of the generator so the 18650 cells don't catch on fire. P.S. This is done through the BMS
Good information, Chris, and food for thought. Thank you for that! I was running a 200 watt panel into it and it was in the 90s. They did send me out a new unit, but I haven't tried it yet.
we have a four thousand acre forest about fifteen minutes from us. but the best camp ground I found . A diamond in the rough a place called turkey byou. it just beautifu when it got dark lying in a tent with no fly the heaven was beautiful we are in Ill. the tax state.
Hello in one of your older videos, you talk about proven industries locks for cargo trailer. I just purchased my trailer and I want to buy the wheel lock and the model 2178 for the front. Do you know if lockpickinglawyer has picked these?
Hello Victoria. All locks can be picked by a professional locksmith like him, but that's not going to be possible by the average thief working at night and down low in an uncomfortable position. I know because I spent a lot of time sitting on my sofa trying to learn how to pick a lock and never did get it down. And having to pick TWO locks will send that thief looking for greener pastures. Proven Industries is a good product and they have very good locks of the latest design. By the way, for the wheel lock, make sure you use a couple (or more) anti theft lug nuts. I use 5 of two different manufacturers, two of one and three of the other.
@@gonagain oh boy does lockpickinglawyer make it look so easy. I just discovered his channel and it really scared me. No one is really safe and he sells the tools! Oh yes, thank you for reminding me about the lug nuts, you did mention that too in your previous videos. I am a fan of your channel and I really appreciate your expertise on many things for outdoors! Thank you.
I am probably wrong but did I see another tow vehicle for this camper? Maybe a V6 engine? If so how did the V6 pull the camper? Is the V8 motor worth the difference?
@@gonagain In this, "Don't Get Locked In", video there is a snapshot/picture of your camper and a four-wheeler. In front of the camper is a tow vehicle that looks to be a V6 powered vehicle. Look at the 19 seconds in the video to see what I am seeing, maybe. th-cam.com/video/Hw-9VlzWcb0/w-d-xo.html
Oh! That was the early days and we had a Mazda CX9 front wheel drive with a V6. It towed ok, was a little anemic on hills and in a headwind but basically did alright. The main reason we replaced it was that the front wheel drive is just wrong for towing because the front tires would break loose when going uphill on a dirt or gravel road and we wanted 4WD for the places we like to go. As for mileage, when towing, our Yukon gets 1mpg less than the V6 Mazda got. Not much difference.
@@gonagain ...... Thank You. When you said the V6 was "anemic" was what I wanted to know. Even if it had been four wheel drive it would be unsafe on a Interstate and 70MPH. Cargo campers need V8 power to overcome the drag. Thanks!
My problem with where you're at is of course not the mosquitoes but for sure the black flies! I realize you made this video at the end of May but I was wondering how y'all are faring with the floods now? I keep hearing some awful things about Minnesota right now
We're in Montana and are in the middle of a drought. It's just weird all over. The black flies weren't too bad, considering the proximity of the cattle.
I'm confused, you can buy a gage that tells you the amount of fuel in your propane tank, OR you can pour hot water down the side of the tank, the condensation line on the tank is the level of fuel in the tank.
Hello James, the gage is only accurate when the tank is near empty and the hot water trick is a pain to do every day. Remove the cover, heat up water... I got tired of that.
I can understand, I to carry two 20lb. with me all the time, but I live full time in my vehicle and my truck is a GMC. 1ton, a 454 on propane, now I'm wondering if there might be a way to tap into the trucks fuel system if needed. Have a most wonderful day and I sure hope our respective Gov. open the border in Aug. I'm fully vaccinated and ready to travel.@@gonagain
@@gonagain - hi, Linda. I saw the Gila Monster in late April or early May just outside of Organ Pipe National Monument. It was crossing the road around 6 or 7 AM and I picked it up and moved it to a safer area away from the road. I hope you see one some day! Thank you for the videos, you are an inspirational couple. ❤️
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Five months after ordering it, my 6 x 10 cargo trailer arrived. Using info I picked up from your videos, I decided to have the manufacturer insulate, wire, install windows, install a venting system, and finish the ceiling. My planned minimalistic interior build-out I’ll do. I’m pulling it with my RAV4 Hybrid so I have to keep the total weight around 1700 pound or less, but I get to use my tow vehicle as my bedroom. The heat and a/c run off the hybrid battery, then as needed, the gas engine cycles on and off to keep it charged. I removed the back seat and installed a 2000 watt pure sine inverter, then designed & had built an all aluminum bed frame. I topped that with a full size pure latex mattress and we’re doing the most comfortable camping of our life! Thanks for all your tips & uploads!
Wow Doug! You've brought up things that aren't too well known about using a hybrid, having ac and a large power source to go with it. Very nice and it sounds to me like you'll be traveling in style.
@@gonagain Hi! I’ve tent camped or roughed it with just a sleeping bag in the past. But I’m turning 71 in two months and I’ve decided that while I still love traveling & camping, I want more creature comforts! You two have been an inspiration. Thanks again.
Thank You for doing your part to keep our forest clean ....again Thanks....t
Back in the day we had chief Iron Eyes Cody crying as he saw the trash strewn along the roads of America and I still recall how much of an impact that had on me and still does to this day! Make no apology for being a good steward of the land! Thank You....
Thanks Mark.
Thank you.
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I travel the 40 but never get off the beaten path. Flagstaff great for winter fun, sledding with the kids.
Thanks guys. Nice video.
Thank you glen! See you on the next one!
While in West Texas I was heading to my hotel room thru the back door and a Tarantula was guarding the way on the sidewalk- I moved it to the side with my foot--- and the fight was on lol my saving grace was to outrun it to the door-- another great video!
That's a funny story, thanks Tim! A guard tarantula...
There are a LOT of people in rural AZ who do not have running water, also many who have water not so good to drink. Being able to access good drinking water is critical. The problem is so significant in AZ that the state officially allows water trailers to be legally operated without any sort of license plate.
So many beautiful places in the AZ mountains. Sad that so much of it is being marred by fire.
The tarantulas are really kinda cool. We would see migrations like what you described across roads. Hard to avoid running them over.
That dust, when it gets wet, is the most incredibly sticky, slippery mud you can imagine. Like grease on glass.
Thanks for the info H Gj. In Montana we call that kind of mud "gumbo" and it loads up your wheelwells until you can no longer drive.
@@gonagain if you ever get down to the AZ white mountains again check out “Western Drug” in Springerville. I think you and Linda would enjoy there very comprehensive selection.
Hello Rick and Linda. Once Again, Nice Nice and NICE Footage. I Love AZ. and actually spend More time here than any other place. The locations you shared are So Soothing. I love the Aroma the of the Forest. Also, that Fantastic Sound of the wind blowing through the tall trees. Thank You for the Info on the 'paths less traveled' with this video. About ten years back, I lived in Prescott almost a half year. Absolutely Wonderful. But it was kinda hard in the winter months. Prescott is actually 2-Feet Higher than Denver. (think Mon tana) Either way Az. Has it All. I Can't get Enough of 'The Arid Zone'. God Bless. Be Safe. ✌ (it Rained in So.Ut., No.Az. for the last Two Nights. Almost Hard to Believe) 🥴⚡☔
I stayed in Prescott for a month once and it was in the teens at night and mid 80s during the day, but I loved Arizona after that because of it's beauty and continued to visit.
@@gonagain Hi Rick. Ya, I have to add that Prescott has such a unique flavor. Lots of Money People, and a Large Low-End (Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Paulden) but even now places are getting cleaned up. 'Jerome' is a Cool little town somewhat near Sedona, but it has its own Special History. I Really liked the locations you shared in your video. More & more places to explore.👌 BTW, after complaining about my mini AC's, they gave a 30% Rebate, plus they have been shipped & should arrive tomorrow. That Means, I'll be 'Out On the Canyon' in a matter of weeks. Very Excited about that. Say hello to linda for me. THX 🌝
hello rick and linda, i little word or the wise, if you can place your solar panels om top of you tahoe, the reflection from the top of your truck to the solar panel makes he solar panel stay at 100 percent power. i didnt believe it from someone telling me the same thing, but its true. . on the ground the solar panel works about 65 to 75 power where as the top of the truck is 95 to 100 percent. its the reflection that helps out.
That does help. Last winter I reviewed the Bluetti SP120watt panel and had it set up in the snow. The cold temperature and the reflected snow had it up over 120 watts!
Next time you're close Peyson, go to Diamond Point. Lots of camping off the road to the top, but you must go on up to the point. Un obstructed view of Peyson. Beautiful...
Thanks John.
So glad you included the part about cleaning up other people's trash! Every little bit helps. Especially if everyone does it!
You're right about that, Ang.
woot, in my backyard!
The dusty dirt seems to be universal above 5,000 feet, like sifter flour.
One of the main reasons I’m attaching porches on both sides of Taj-Ma-Haul!
Great name for your trailer!
I have to tell you, I've lived my over 60 years of life on the West side of Washington. I can really appreciate when I can look through the ground level of trees...and see. You really nailed that one. But for cover, it's a good thing.
Great video. Thx.
Spending my teen years in Bellevue, I always went to the east side of the Cascades to do my camping and hiking. I miss those huge blackberries though.
I love the desert too and I love forests too and .. 😂. And that's the only way to travel.. in a general direction! I never knew that is how tarantulas hide!!!
We didn't know they were in all those holes either and were surprised. We had been seeing the holes for days! We saw a dually with an Arctic Fox camper on the back yesterday and thought of you.
Agreed on the NE AZ mosquitoes. There were a few places in the white mountains with VICIOUS mosquitoes that seemed to be almost as big as houseflies. I’ve had them bite me through denim jeans!
Yeah, AZ mosquitoes are the worst I've ever run into! And we spent years in Hawaii and also in Alaska.
Hello, I love listening to you talk about my home state, AZ. When you were south of Flagstaff and showed us that big tree; that is an aAlligator
Alligator Juniper and they get HUGE. That bark is very distinctive and that tree is much sought after as firewood because it burns very hot. It is protected on all public lands and can only be harvested when it is dead and down.
Another time to see the road covered in tarantulas is during a heavy rain when their homes get flooded. They all know which direction to travel.
Thanks for sharing about the trees and tarantulas Leslie, it's nice to have some details filled in.
I sure like your style of travel and video production. Inspiring! Thank you, Chris
Thanks Chris!
A friend of mine just started living the #vanlife. He traveled from NC to Arizona, and is now in Flagstaff. I shared this video with him, and think you'll have a new subscriber, as well as a Like on your Facebook page. You know I love your stuff, and you and Linda! Thanks for the great content you two!❤👣
Thank you Kristi, that was very nice of you.
Every little bit of cleanup helps thank you.
You did a great job on your camp kitchen. It looks good and very functional
My brother lives in Arizona in a town called Fountian Hills. In 1995 he gave me one of his kidneys, here it is 26 years later and it’s never missed a beat.
He. built a home in Overguard on an airport.
He would spend the summers up there but he’s 81 now an decided to sell it, to much hassle moving back and fourth.
Your brother sounds like quite the guy.
@@gonagain Yes he is I did not need to ask for the kidney. When he found out I was in need he called me. He’s also an airplane guy he flew C124’s as the mechanic for the USAF.
Very good informative content. Thanks for sharing.
Good job on the campsite clean up!
Thank you!
I enjoyed the video and the tarantula mating story . That tree is a show of determination to live .
Awesome Linda, the younger people don't know about the 4 wheel dune buggies back in the day. I laughed when u said dune buggies, as I do. I can never remember what there callg all the diff 4 wheelers, so dune buggy just auto pops out(*_*)!
Aloha🌺
Tarantulas are amazing little critters! The migrations in the fall are fun.
That must have been what we witnessed that day on the highway. Unreal.
@@gonagain you should watch a male approach a female. He will stop at the entrance to her burrow and knock politely. If he is not polite enough, or not attractive enough, he will wind up as dinner! Just fascinating!
I hate spiders and mosquitoes! The mosquitoes have been awful this year. I was outdoors the other day just for a bit the other day - I came in with over 20 bites! As for cleaning up other people’s trash - we always carried an extra trash bag for our trash and every trash we ran across. Nothing worse than being in wonderful places and seeing trash. Enjoyed the video! 🤓
Thank you, Mia. It seems that Linda is now a mosquito magnet and I'm not. When we lived in Hawaii it was the other way around.
Thanks for the info, trailblazer !
Great spot! I love those remote campsites.
Great video, I live in the Snowflake area. Lots of places to camp within a few miles of here. You are correct about people coming up from the Phoenix area on the weekend. Also the tree you were filming was s alligator juniper.
Thanks for the name of the tree!! Much appreciated.
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I grew up in Pinedale I went to Show Low High School in Show Low Arizona
Thanks for "Heads Up" ... I've been in that area a few times never knew I was pounding around Tarantulas ... always found the people in Williams Arizona really helpful and friendly except for one guy ... Flagstaff is a big College Town so sometimes the campers are young and unruly ... have stopped in that area on the way down to Sedona which is about 80 miles away I beleive ... Walnut Creek 17 miles south of Sedona is nice place for hiking and biking ...
Thanks for the tips, Richard.
@@gonagain Don't want to be that guy that knows everything ... but I figure you want keep your channel active ...more comments are good I hear ..
We don’t miss a single Gonagain video!
Lovely place! Will definitely be checking the area. We have family that recently moved near Show Low so will be in that area often. Thanks for sharing!🙂
That's a nice area.
We love our iceco. We spent a month in Az with it running as a freezer. Work flawless. We run goal zero 500x. Also try Dragoon Mountain north of Tombstone.
We stayed on the south side of Dragoon last year but it was spitting snow so we headed back down lower, as in "Quartzsite". We didn't leave Montana to get snowed on in AZ!
Like your stove set up… neat
Another good video, can't wait for the next one! Blessings
Thank you, Granni Anni.
Ariz is nice. Place to camp thank you for the nice video
Alligator juniper tree, I believe.
Thanks for the name of the tree. Very cool tree!
The bark takes on an alligator look after a fire.
I spent a few years working on projects in the Flag area. AZ became my favorite state. We hope to get back there for some more exploring.
I used to see those spiders. Pretty cool.
HEY, is that a stainless steel peculator coffee pot?
Yes it is, by Stanley.
@@gonagain I'll have to look those up. Thanks much! Safe Journeys.
Rick, with all of your camping knowledge, tricks and skills you mean to you don’t know how to check the fuel level in a propane tank? You just pour hot water over it, the empty part will get warm and the part from the fuel level down will be cold . Kudos on leaving it better than you found it. 👍
Yeah Taco, I know that one, but I had to do that routine often and it got old. Then we'd be heading for higher elevations and I'd get it topped off just in case. This new set-up is just easier and I don't have to mess with it. Thanks for saying that though for others who may not know that trick.
@@gonagain I figured you knew the the trick. For a determined stay or destination a couple times a year one tank is fine but for the traveling you do two is the only way to go.
You sure find some nice places.
Not always, but we try. Thanks Leroy!
Yeah you showed them enough of Arizona we need to keep the other parts a secret. Pretty much anywhere in the west you go on memorial weekend it’s going to be crowded. Thanks for cleaning up unfortunately more people are are leaving a mess than are cleaning up and the forest service is slowly closing down areas due to the nomads trashing them. 👊👍😎
Great video. I like the Rim Road 300 off of 87 north of Payson lots of side roads I find lots of camping with no people even on the 4th of July.
Maybe we'll try that road next time. Thanks Bob, appreciate the tip.
Loved the scenery it was beautiful thank you ....
But the 🕷...💩 NO!!!🤣
❤ you guy's...keep the videos coming😉
Mosquitos really Bug me. ( lol )
Nice camping setup you've got.
JT
I hope you guys are doing well there JT!
@@gonagain
Doing great Rick. How are you guys?
Thanks much for another great share and Video! Amazing as I did know how a tarantula was native to AZ :) I can say, I have actually been there in that area! :) I guess its the trees that I like, as you mentioned, spoiled by the forests in western WA.. All the BEST to both of and family! Cheers :)
Thank you Marty!
Great video. We were south of Payson for a week in March, very nice area and temps.
You must have a natural ability for finding all of those good camping spots. Also you do what most people want. Take the time and effort to find them. As much as you camp you know what works and what you should of left at the house. Have you ever made a video on what you take on your camping trips that is a must to take and never go without it. That would be good for the ones starting out. Carry on my friend, you and Linda see what’s over the next hill and stay safe.
Thanks for the kind words and the video suggestion, wr bruce. Might just do that.
Thx for the vid
Thanks for watching William!
Always a pleasure.
Jim you all should do some camp cooking video's.
Linda show us some of the meals you make in camp.
Great video love Arizona live there in the Winter time safe travels
Nice video I liked the map part at the end
You reached into my old stomping grounds on this one. Lived in Show Low as a youngster. Was born in Holbrook, not far from there. Lots of petroglyphs on the canyon walls around Woodruff which is an extinct volcano out on the 77 between Holbrook and Show Low. Did you see the little green men in Heber??? In Williams, there is the Planes of Fame East museum, but I believe it is temporarily closed. We missed each other by about a week. I was in that area on May 19th/20th.
Hi Nate! Rick told me you were from that area while we were driving through. How did you end up in MT?
@@gonagain My Dad got smart and moved us to Montana in April of 1974.
@@NateWilburn1 Nate, if you have not seen show low since the 70s you would be amazed at the changes. I lived there from 2011 til 2018. Great place, but I understand it has changed dramatically in only the past few years. I still miss the white mountains…every day…
@@hgj2019 I have been back a few times over the years. the last few times were in 1999 and in May of this year. You are correct. It has changed tremendously.
@@NateWilburn1 the friends I had there who were long time residents told me how it was in the past. A guess the progress has been good and bad though, at least from what they told me.
I look at those alligator cypress and wonder about the stories they can tell...
Beautiful area your in. I enjoyed a lot. I enjoyed all of Az. Even the smaller towns . Only issue was litter of course. But we can fix that easily, right?
I don't know about "easy" Michael, but I don't think we have a choice anymore.
I watched most all of your videos, and I was just curious, how old are you folks?
I'm 72 and Linda is still a baby at 71.
I really enjoy your videos, especially when you and Linda, pick at each other in a nice way. You have alot of useful information that I am very interested in. I hope I wasn't too personal !
Nice gimble keeps the grease level in the pan !
Sometimes the best laid plans are no plans at all. Thanks for sharing what’s working for you guys and what’s not
It's definitely more relaxed that way.
I really enjoyed video as usual..... and hello from wy. Lol
Wyoming is a favorite destination for us because we feel so at home there. Not to mention it's beautiful!
I love the desert, especially Arizona. I had a bad experience in the California desert...called 29 Palms MCB.
Oh. Yeah, I could see how that could happen. Thank you for your service! And I mean that wholeheartedly.
I love the 29 Palms CA area.
Hate the Ashfork AZ area. Lots of theives. Had a truck, 5th wheel, Vintage Class A & Class C stolen. Sooo back to the stumps surrounded by lots of BLM land & Joshua Tree Natl Park.
Semper Fi
Those are certainly beautiful areas, and the info on the tarantulas was good, tho being from W. Tx we know about them. Funny to watch a dog that hasn't encountered them before, stick their nose into the hole, and the spider jumps on them... does no harm, but I would have jumped too. On the map, you kinda inferred you might make it into NM. NM is a beautiful area to boon dock. We go frequently since it's the closest area to us. Love your videos & information, that's why I am a "bell ringer".
We did enjoy our time in NM and visited the Aztec Ruins while we were there. Thanks for being a bell ringer!!!
I find you and your spouses adventures very interesting.
Y’all’s positive attitude is wonderful. Enjoy your life. 🇱🇷
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the info on that area, I haven't had a chance to visit there yet. As usual, loved the video!
Thanks SUV6, we'll be heading to that area to see more in the future.
Hey, This is Bruce over in Newcastle Wyo. That's an alligator bark juniper, they grow here, but smaller. My question is, how do you guys handle thunder storms while camping?
We've been out in some real boomers. Our first consideration is high winds and we take down or secure everything that can be damaged followed by things that we don't want getting wet. After that we just seek shelter in the car or trailer until it passes. Of course you don't want to be camped under any trees because they attract lightning. The trailer should be safe because it's grounded through the stabilizer struts and lightning should just pass right through it. The car is either going to be insulated because of the tires or grounded because of wet tires or the carbon content in the tires. Either way, it should be a safe refuge.
Beautiful scenery thanks for your time making the videos, stay safe and healthy.
I am curious and I am sure many others are as well, how often do you get a flat tire on your trailer with all the off-road travel you do? Do you use a tire pressure monitor so you know when a tire is losing air? That's one problem with a single axle; you can't limp along to find a better spot to change a tire, you have to pull over right away. We have used Pressure Pro for years now. It is a family owned company with excellent products. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Hello deasley2, we've never had a flat (yet) on the trailer, but because it's a single axle we change out the tires while they still have a safe amount of tread left on them. My next tires will be E or even F rated so we have a little more puncture resistance. Also, being a camper, the trailer is very lightly loaded.
Flies 😱
That tree looks like an alligator juniper
I love your kitchen galley setup! Did you make the drawers from scratch or were you able to purchase a kit to build them?
I just made them from scratch from an extra partial sheet of ply that I had. The hardest part is cutting the pieces. After that they go together with glue and screws.
Linda needs to be heard more ,Like this 😁
I understand, but she's the strong, silent type. I'll encourage her.
I had to ride my Harley through thick Tarantulas on the road !
So you've seen them too!
Another excellent video. Still using the Itehil folding solar panel? I bought one after your video, used it for two days to charge my travel battery. Wife and I are readying for a 12 day trip to the Virginia mountains.
Hello Jeff. I gave that panel to my daughter, who is outfitting her 6x10' cargo trailer. She'd been using it regularly this summer. It's the best deal for the price!
Was a bit east of Williams last week. Pretty nice. It was my first time out. To be honest I had difficulty filling my day with things to do and see. Maybe you can throw a few tips my way to help keep my camping day occupied. Oh, where I was staying hiking was not really an option. Thank you in advance.
Hello Marvin, you need an "excuse" to be out there, something to look forward to. For some people it's hiking, rock climbing, ATV riding, fishing, things like that. Some are into archery and shooting firearms and are looking for the perfect place to set up targets while other's are into painting and photography. For us we search for indian habitation sites and the challenge of thinking like it was 1,000+ years ago and where we would camp if we lived in those days (hint; it's not where us modern folk would consider a perfect camp or living site). Other times we like to get out our metal detector and search for silver and gold (no luck yet, but we keep trying!) What I'm saying is that you need to find a purpose that you like personally to take up your time out there. Bushcraft skills need a little polishing maybe? Look for wild edibles?
@@gonagain Thank you for the insight. Right now I plan for at least twice a month enjoying different areas of Northern AZ. Next week monday I will be hitting the road.
Good for you, Marvin! We're mainly doing local trips in our home state and will be heading south again after school starts.
Tell us about the water jug you have mounted on the side of your trailer. Also where did you move your battery. Venting problem?
Hello George! We moved the jugs so we would stop tripping over them inside the trailer and we didn't want to install a tank. The battery was moved inside the trailer and we used an AGM gel cell battery which doesn't put off fumes and is safe indoors. I have a video coming out on installing those water jugs.
I was thinking about your Generator. Two things might be caucing this to happen. The 18650 cell pack in the generator has a high temperture prob in it to shut off if they get to hot. This could be happening if you charge to fast with to many volts,causing the cells to over heat. The other would be if it gets to hot where it is used. Of course it could be both, this is a safty feature of the generator so the 18650 cells don't catch on fire.
P.S. This is done through the BMS
Good information, Chris, and food for thought. Thank you for that! I was running a 200 watt panel into it and it was in the 90s. They did send me out a new unit, but I haven't tried it yet.
You sure get up early to put these videos on TH-cam. Thanks for the great videos. Maybe run into you sometime. We travel Arizona too.
If you see us, be sure to say hello!
Have you considered a smsll rv washing machine. Some are small enough to carry.
Water is the problem in the places we go, but we don't mind stopping to wash clothes and even meet some nice folks while we're at it. It's ok.
We own a couple acres not too far from where yall were. Nice area of the country for sure!
I wouldn't mind having a "base" around there myself.
we have a four thousand acre forest about fifteen minutes from us. but the best camp ground I found . A diamond in the rough a place called turkey byou. it just beautifu when it got dark lying in a tent with no fly the heaven was beautiful we are in Ill. the tax state.
That sounds like a nice little piece of paradise.
great video, good things to know...thanks for sharing,, thanks..
Gypsy J van and trailer..
Thanks for watching, Jerry!
We travel just about the same way. Six Saturdays and a Sunday makes for a very flexible schedule 🙂.
Enjoy your videos!
Be aware....
You sir are the Mr. Rogers of TH-cam!👍
Hope we can be your neighbor one day!✌🏻
What a nice thing to say, thanks Robert.
Hello in one of your older videos, you talk about proven industries locks for cargo trailer. I just purchased my trailer and I want to buy the wheel lock and the model 2178 for the front. Do you know if lockpickinglawyer has picked these?
Hello Victoria. All locks can be picked by a professional locksmith like him, but that's not going to be possible by the average thief working at night and down low in an uncomfortable position. I know because I spent a lot of time sitting on my sofa trying to learn how to pick a lock and never did get it down. And having to pick TWO locks will send that thief looking for greener pastures. Proven Industries is a good product and they have very good locks of the latest design. By the way, for the wheel lock, make sure you use a couple (or more) anti theft lug nuts. I use 5 of two different manufacturers, two of one and three of the other.
@@gonagain oh boy does lockpickinglawyer make it look so easy. I just discovered his channel and it really scared me. No one is really safe and he sells the tools!
Oh yes, thank you for reminding me about the lug nuts, you did mention that too in your previous videos.
I am a fan of your channel and I really appreciate your expertise on many things for outdoors! Thank you.
Living the dream. Thanks for sharing.
You bet! Thanks for watching, C Davis.
Alligator juniper
Yep!
That's over there around hobotech somewhere
I like his reviews!
I am probably wrong but did I see another tow vehicle for this camper? Maybe a V6 engine? If so how did the V6 pull the camper? Is the V8 motor worth the difference?
No, it's still our Yukon with the 5.3 V8. With the price of used cars being so astronomically high we'll be keeping it going as long as possible.
@@gonagain In this, "Don't Get Locked In", video there is a snapshot/picture of your camper and a four-wheeler. In front of the camper is a tow vehicle that looks to be a V6 powered vehicle. Look at the 19 seconds in the video to see what I am seeing, maybe.
th-cam.com/video/Hw-9VlzWcb0/w-d-xo.html
At the end of that video the vehicle I am asking about is pictured pulling the flat trailer. I guess it might be one of the kids?
Oh! That was the early days and we had a Mazda CX9 front wheel drive with a V6. It towed ok, was a little anemic on hills and in a headwind but basically did alright. The main reason we replaced it was that the front wheel drive is just wrong for towing because the front tires would break loose when going uphill on a dirt or gravel road and we wanted 4WD for the places we like to go. As for mileage, when towing, our Yukon gets 1mpg less than the V6 Mazda got. Not much difference.
@@gonagain ...... Thank You. When you said the V6 was "anemic" was what I wanted to know. Even if it had been four wheel drive it would be unsafe on a Interstate and 70MPH. Cargo campers need V8 power to overcome the drag. Thanks!
6:14 yeah, I can see his light colored knees
We really enjoy your videos. Have you ever been to Alpine Az.
I'll have to look at the map because the name doesn't sound familiar.
My problem with where you're at is of course not the mosquitoes but for sure the black flies!
I realize you made this video at the end of May but I was wondering how y'all are faring with the floods now? I keep hearing some awful things about Minnesota right now
We're in Montana and are in the middle of a drought. It's just weird all over. The black flies weren't too bad, considering the proximity of the cattle.
I'm confused, you can buy a gage that tells you the amount of fuel in your propane tank, OR you can pour hot water down the side of the tank, the condensation line on the tank is the level of fuel in the tank.
Hello James, the gage is only accurate when the tank is near empty and the hot water trick is a pain to do every day. Remove the cover, heat up water... I got tired of that.
I can understand, I to carry two 20lb. with me all the time, but I live full time in my vehicle and my truck is a GMC. 1ton, a 454 on propane, now I'm wondering if there might be a way to tap into the trucks fuel system if needed. Have a most wonderful day and I sure hope our respective Gov. open the border in Aug. I'm fully vaccinated and ready to travel.@@gonagain
Good video. I especially like that you show where you are traveling on the map. It is realy helpful to get oriented that way.
I've been everywhere and have seen so many things, including a Gila Monster, but I have never come across a tarantula. Thank you!
I was so excited the first time I saw a horned toad (this is Linda)! I have yet to see a gila monster tho.
@@gonagain - hi, Linda. I saw the Gila Monster in late April or early May just outside of Organ Pipe National Monument. It was crossing the road around 6 or 7 AM and I picked it up and moved it to a safer area away from the road. I hope you see one some day! Thank you for the videos, you are an inspirational couple. ❤️
"Absolutely love your videos" ..very informative info presented by a very pleasant & articulate husband & wife team.
Glad you like them!