Pros & Cons of RVing with a Motorhome // Are 5th Wheels Better?
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Is it better to tow a jeep with a small class c motorhome or a fifth wheel with a truck? Here are the pros and cons we've found RVing from Death Valley National Park to the Alabama Hills east of the Sierra Nevada.
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I love your wife's personality. She is so bubbly and happy.
Marissa you can probably be my daughter but I told my husband if I was a little kid I would definitely would have loved to have a mom like you! You are so much fun and approach every challenge with a positive attitude. Love the fact that you and your husband share your challenges because no one learns anything when nothing goes wrong. So thank you so much for sharing!
This is the sweetest comment. Makes my heart melt. Thank you!
Well… Let me start by saying “Thank You for sharing your trials and successes AND for showing a wonderful example of practicing what you preach”! You both rolled with the punches SO very well! The kids being kids on the boulders and the majestic views were fantastic, well done! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻
Aww thank you!
Love your family and enjoying your adventures
Read the directions in the manual to engage and disengage the transmission.
I have had the best conversations...with myself. It's not a problem until you start arguing with yourself.
You two are TRUE parents. Nothing will or can ever replace these times you have with your children. Children seek adventure and you are handing it to them. They will always remember these times with you both.
I was lucky to have parents just like you. Everything we did or went was for adventure sake. Camping, dune bugging, mountains, boating, motorcycles...the list goes on.
I am now 58, me and my siblings STILL talk about all our great adventures with our parents. I do not have children to pass such greatness along, but I absolutely love watching you both show your children our wonderful land.
Keep on keeping on, and prayers for safe travels to you all.
That makes my heart so full. Thank you!
Your absolutely correct about do you talk to yourself. My husband constantly talks to himself, it hilarious!
It is not talking to yourself. It is thinking out loud. Sometimes one has to verbalize a question in order to find an answer. So yes, go ahead and answer your own questions.
Try putting the jeep into (reverse) gear with the engine off. Then start the engine while it is in gear and back up. Then turn the engine off, shift it into 1st gear, and then start the engine again to move forward. This may help you move it until you get it fixed. Also, check your clutch hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir.
---Retired mechanic
Towing a convertible love it
That scenery at the arch loop is just awesome.
Yep, I talk to myself. Especially when I disagree with myself.
Nathan! She was SHOVING that Jeep across the desert! Pays to marry an athlete!
She is strong 😀.
JJ commenting "no internet" and being so sad about it, with the feeling clearly reflected on Nathan's face - the parallel feelings about the whole thing cracked us up. 😂 Nice editing!!
Just did that exact road. My husband was wiped out when we got to Alabama Hills. We also had a strong cross wind. Nuts! And I talk to myself all the time, 😊
Oh wow!
It’s OK to talk to yourself…it’s when you answer yourself you need to worry! 🏴
I talk to myself often. And answer too. Didn’t do it with young kids around. But now at 74 I do it a lot.
😂
Well me and the hubby both agree that if you talk it out you can reason to yourself especially when noone else is there to discuss.
You can put Marisa in the Jeep to steer the Jeep while you back up. Then you don’t have to worry about the wheels going the wrong way. Instead of a person pushing the motorhome could push.
Yeah I talk to myself, it's a good equilibrium before meltdown.
Im not sure if I missed an episode but in order to flat tow a manual jeep you have to put the transfer case in neutral and the trans in second or third so it lubricates the gears. If not you'll burn up the transmission.
This!
I am a verbal thinker, so I do talk to myself when I am working through trying to figure out what I want or need to do. :)
God is Hilarious!! I was literally wearing Marissa’s exact same outfit this morning; and I said to my husband “This outfit would be perfect for going on a hike, or doing my first oil change, that I will be doing today.” However hours later after I paused this video I realized that we were matching outfits, after I had already gotten changed into something different! 😂 My husband and I have been living in our 5th wheel for the past year now (with 3 kids under 3 years), and lived in a motorhome the year before, with our 2 toddlers. I wouldn’t change a thing, except for we definitely miss being more mobile in our motorhome, where as our 5th wheel now is just parked as a house.
Sending love from 🇨🇦. 💕
That wasn't Mt. Whitney. Mt. Whitney is actually that jagged peak to the right. The peak you were looking at is Lone Pine Peak. LOVE your videos and I hope you got your Jeep fixed.
“Part Of The Journey” love that so much Marissa! I truly appreciate you all sharing the good, and the not so good of RVing! ❤️
I definitely talk to myself and virtual friends whom I've never met. I got a 2021 Jeep Gladiator for my 70 th birthday. We absolutely love it and have SO MUCH FUN in it!!! I am also slowly renovating my 1981 Class C Lazy Daze with 46000 original miles!! This is the idea I have for my future nomad life. My husband has a Ford 150 with the back (6 ft bed) DIY camper (that does not look like it) and towing our E bikes and (yet to get) a ConAm 3 wheeler.
I watch you guys and wish I'd been brave enough to travel the world with my young daughter (then). Now I have great grandchildren which are the main reason we are not nomads right now.
Here’s how you can back up the Jeep:
Place a long bungy cord around the bottom of the steering wheel and attach the two hooks onto the base of the driver’s seat. That will keep the front wheels from turning the wrong direction as you back ip the Jeep.
It’s time to teach Hensley how to steer, for now.
JJ is the Boss Baby! LOL!!!!
Tow truck drivers trick run the seat belt through the steering wheel and then latch it and tighten it up with it running through the bottom of the wheel it won't allow the wheel to turn or one of you can climb in and steer the jeep while backing slowly
We have been full time in a class C with a Jeep for 2 years. Incredibly mobile. Zero issues. We have a Winnebago View which is diesel. We get 13 miles per gallon. Enjoy and embrace the simplicity. 💕🇺🇸💕
I totally talk to myself. It started when the kids were babies and I just never stopped. Fun to see y'all in my backyard!
We really enjoyed coming along with you on your journey from Death Valley to the Alabama Hills... seeing the terrain, considering the pros and cons of class c motorhome versus 5th wheel. AND THEN you got to the Alabama Hills!!!!! Wow!! So gorgeous and wonderment inspiring with the crazy boulders and terrain backed by the Sierra Mountain range! Big WOW! We really want to visit the Alabama Hills someday... we just got to figure out if we're going to do it or not with a large wooden fifth wheel/tiny house on wheels.
Yes, I talK to myself, but mainly through talking for my dogs and answering too. My Daddy used to talk to himself all the time and I asked him why and he said, "because I like to talk to smart people". I loved that! I'll finish the video now, LOL!
I talk to myself all of the time, it's the most intelligent conversation I have all day. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! I hope things went well with the jeep. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Was told by a guy camping next to us last year that jeeps require specific and expensive modifications before they can be level-towed behind an RV. Otherwise, the Jeep's drivetrain will be damaged.
Come on..... " We" would LOVE to have y'all in Alabama!!!
There is a really cool BLM campground "Tuttle Creek" just a few miles away with a sewer dump, fresh water and garbage for 8 dollars a night.There is so much to do and explore off to the 395!
We got into RVing partially because of watching your amazing videos/experiences. This is the only motor home/RV we tried and it’s so epic that you are now experiencing the same thing but after us. Love this video!!!!
I feel bad for you both with that jeep. Sorry it wouldn’t kick into gear. Glad you were able to hook it up and un hook it. I’m praying you can get it somewhere to get it fixed.
I’m glad you had information on where you were at the movies were made there. That’s great info. I hope you had fun boon docking where you were. It so nice and quiet and peaceful there. I hope you had a great Memorial Day! Hope you have a great weekend. Stay safe and travel safe. How the Jeep is doing ok. See you soon!
I talk to myself! But then my mother used to say I was vaccinated with a victrola needle and haven’t shut up since! I’m 75.
Hensley looks so pretty in her dress!
I’m loving watching you guys do these trips in a class c. We have a 28 ft forest river that we are planning on doing just this trip so it’s good to know it’s doable without panic. Love watching your family just enjoying life as it comes, keep up the great vids and we’ll all keep watching! And I know just how great having an organized spouse is although I am the one who talks to herself . Thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe it’s taken this long to have the, “it’s weird taking to yourself/talking to you on camera” conversations. It’s literally all I think about when I vlog and watch yours. You guys are so natural and personable, it come across as so authentic (as we all know you are!) You’re pros. Love you guys! See ya next time!
I grew up in CA and I never heard of Alabama Hills!! And yes, I talk to myself😂
Such beautiful scenery in the grandness of nature ... So many can not drive a manual transmission vehicle, only way to have a Jeep = Jeep realness ! Being a "shifty" character can be a good thing ... Continued safe travels ... Slainte' ! Cheers !
Thank you.
I adore you all! Showing your children so much beyond the obvious! Strong parents doing what needs to be done! Hugs to you all!
Talking to yourself is good, asking yourself questions is ok, and even arguing with yourself is ok. The min you ask yourself "Huh?" ...you have issues, because if you don't understand yourself then nobody else has a chance lol.
But it’s not good when you argue with yourself and lose the argument.
If you think about it, You are never talking to yourself. Someone’s always listening. 👌
We went from a trailer to a motorhome because of the summer heat . When traveling a trailer gets hit a hell , makes rest stops uncomfortable at best. The motorhome is always cool inside
My husband and I have enjoyed watching your videos for many years. He just casually said as we were watching this one, "I really like Nathan's t-shirt." He thought it meant "LaBron James is less than Michael Jordan!" LJ
Haha! That’s funny 😂
Most of the time I’m encouraging!!
Omg Hensley and her sticks 🥺🥺 I loved when she did that!! It always reminded me of the Theodore Roosevelt quote, “Speak softly and carry a big stick. You will go far.”
thanks for the honesty about grades and curves! Yikes!
Thank you so much. Blessings
The most conspicuous peak through Mobius Arch is Lone Pine Peak. Mount McKinley is a little to the right from your perspective looking through the arch. I made the same incorrect assumption when I visited.
I talk to myself. Especially during projects
Thanks for the video. I agree hooking and unhooking the toad is easier than a TT. Even I can do it and I am a 70 yr old woman with two total knees. I didn't even feel the car behind us. I only knew it was there by looking at the camera. My husband put on another camera so we could see past the car. We have a tow button on the end of the gear shift that helps with controlling the transmission. We just saw the Top Gun movie and they had scenes flying through that canyon.
Glad i found you. Thinking of downsizing from 5’r to a 22-24’ Class C for 2 adults, 2 teen. We want to see more…be nimble…short stays. not so much haul a luxury hotel w/ us and stay for more than 2-3days
If you want to move fast- smaller is better.
I talk to myself when I really need to listen. Also my family and I travel in a class c and we love it. We like it because we can fit in some amazing places being smaller.
Love that! That is exactly what we are experiencing.
With little wind we get about 10mpg pulling our 36ft fifth wheel with a Ram 3500.
Wow! What a view. Loved it. It’s true about “the journey” being all part of it. I don’t RV but it goes for life in general too. And vacation time. I’m loving this trip.
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️talk to myself all the time and cuss like a sailor alone lol!!!
Marissa I LOVE your shorts!
My husband talks to himself all the time and it’s pretty loud because he’s hard of hearing because of the job he does working with Saws But I don’t ever talk to myself
Marissa, you’re a beast. You pushed that Jeep like you were Thor. I love your attitude of gratitude… such a blessing and witness. I’m not sure y’all realize the ministry that you have.
I definitely talk to myself. I used to do it more than I do now, but I still do it.
Only when I get really mad words come out when no one is around. Makes me feel better to say it out loud
That's Lone Pine Peak, not Whitney. Whitney is to the right and and has much more steep ascents. I saw it in several of your other views and when you realize how much farther away it is, it's really impressive.
Hey Nathan how’s it going Rick and Tess here we got Starlink and wow game changer no problem any where. Love it
Ladies and gentlemen, next time.....the Lady sits In the jeep works the steering wheel while Di Boss backs off the M. H. I've run the same Combo for years..= 1989 E350 Marathon 31F, with 7.5 liter (460cid) V8, with 116, 700 plus Odom. Miles, Towed Veh = 2010 Wrangler (2door) Sport, 6Spd Manual, Manual Transfer., with 86,000plus Odom. Miles. Never had a problem.
I talk to myself all the time!
Yes I talk to myself all the time. 😆
As a bus driver (45 feet) I can say that yes once you get on a freeway the winds hit and you really MUST keep both hands on the wheel! Can be unnerving. We have a travel trailer (30’) honestly since I’m used to driving a straight long vehicle, I find towing the trail trailer more intimidating.
Always wanted a Jeep but read reviews from CR and decided against it. They’re definitely the best for adventures!
Yes I do it . The funny thing is I wait to hear an answer 🤯🤯
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I always enjoy watching you all live out every “part of the journey”. ❤️
“I’m talking to y’all, I’m not talking to myself right”?
Lmao!!!!
I just googled that mountain is mt. Whitney, you were right the tallest peek. Lol you were on 395 you went through Lone Pine. Great volg I enjoyed it.
NATHAN,MARISSA YALL ARE AWESOME!
That was the scariest pass I’ve ever driven. When you get to the bottom it’s a very temporary sigh of relief and then it’s up and over AGAIN! I cried when I finally got to the 395 and again that night just thinking about it.
There are tougher passes in California. Drive Tioga Pass which accesses the east entrance of Yosemite. Try Highway 198 accessing Sequoia National Park from the Visalia area of California. Also Highway 108, Sonora Pass, might be ill advised while towing a vehicle behind a Class C. There is at least one switchback that has a high chance of being too tight for their rigs. I could name more, but I think I've made my point.
Lol you reminded me of donkey out of shriek when talking about the boulders.
Girl I talk to myself and I even answer myself! I'm going to worry when I start asking myself what you say?
Loved the cow lick story!! lol!! I have several all of my kids inherited them - most right at the crown. I've also told them that a cow licked them when they were born. lol!
We love Alabama Hills! We try to go at least once a year since we’re not far. It’s much more popular now since we first visited back 7 years ago.
I'm a class c owner 😁👍
I’m with JJ…. No Internet is a crime.
Alabama Hills is beautiful, definitely want to check it out.
When you're towing up a grade or down a grade, take it off of overdrive. Only use overdrive on the flat.
I talk to myself all the time! The conversation is riveting!😂
😂😂😂! I like that.
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I miss Hensley’s pink boots. 😊😊
You got Mt Whitney in a lot of shots, but that view overnight was Lone Pine Peak. :-)
I talk to myself in my head. Mainly encouragement or sometimes a lecture.
Starlink would be perfect for your location!
Spectacular views!!!
What stunning views. The jeep is just keeping you humble .
Dedicated to finding service, like Robin Williams in the movie RV LOL
We had the same motor home and the problem with that corner bed is that we are in our mid-60s and our shoulders are not what they used to be, so it can be difficult to crawl out of bed. Enjoyed those Alabama Hills
Not sure on your year of Jeep but when flat towing mine the owners manual said to put the transfer case in neutral and stick shift went into 2nd gear. This is on a manual trans Jeep Wrangler.
Supposedly not doing this could burn up the manual trans at least on the 1997-2006s.
I flat tow a JK (2007-2017). The owner's manual doesn't say anything about putting the transmission in a particular gear, just to put it in gear.
They have Starlink for RV's now check into it.
I talk to myself all the time. Great company. 😂😂😂😉
Right?!
I use voice to text whenever I'm making comments on videos. So now when I'm speaking sometimes I'll add punctuation. My kids often wonder why I'm talking to myself and adding punctuation while I'm working on the lawn mower.
There a trick to backing with a vehicle attached
You can fashion a heavy rubber bungee to the steering wheel to keep it straight while backing. Might give it a shot. 👍🏻
Obviously only good for going straight back, otherwise I could imagine things going horribly wrong, LOL.
Actually, the force of a turn will cause the front wheels to turn and then the bungee helps correct them when straightening up.
That’s interesting I deliver motorhomes professionally and the worst part is maneuvering around smaller gas stations, so I might try that bungee cord thing.
@@troywiltshire5272 For sure. And always get an outside pump, pull in facing the road when possible and don't forget that the hose reaches like 10 ft so you don't have to cuddle the pump. I deliver trailers so I feel your pain. :)
@@chilidog73 All that stuff I already do, but sometimes the cheapest fuel is at the smallest stations, plus sometimes you get very inconsiderate people that block you in and you have to wait until they finish shopping and using the bathroom before they come back and move…
Love the cow luck story!!😂
In our 35 years of RVing we've had 2-TTs, 2-5ers, 2-class Cs, 4-class As and a DP. Our order of preference is DP, Class A, TT, 5er and Class C. TT before 5er because we no longer like stairs inside the RV. MH over towable because driving a big truck 365 days a year for regular transportation got old REAL quick.
Love your videos.
Yes a front engine V10 is loud. It’s a good Engine I think the new V8 is a improvement
I definitely talk to myself especially when I'm stressed