4 States/4 Stops/5 Days: Route 66/OKC Memorial, Cadillac Ranch, Great Sand Dunes
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- We made it to 4 states in 5 days with 4 campgrounds - still had time for Route 66, Transformers at Iron Goat Garage, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, Sketchy Drive up to 8,000 in New Mexico and finally to the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado
This is the Runnin and Gunnin part of CAAT (Crazy Across America Tour) in our Grand Design Reflection 303 RLS fifth wheel camper @GrandDesignRVTV
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Left Hot Springs, Arkansas
04:12 Oklahoma- great Welcome
05:20 City Park Campground - Stop 7
07:35 Oklahoma City National Memorial
09:16 Centennial Land Run Monument
09:30 Transformers Iron Goat Garage Road Side Attraction
09:56 Route 66
11:26 Traveling to Texas Love's RV Stop - Stop 8
12:25 Cadillac Ranch Sculpture
15:14 On the Road Again, New Mexico State Park - Stop 9
19:04 Made it to Colorado - 4th State in 5 Days
20:00 Spanish Peaks Rest Stop, Gorgeous View
20:29 Great Sand Dunes National Park - Stop 10
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Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton, New Mexico @newmexicostateparks
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Mosca Campground, Hooper, Colorado @greatsanddunesnpp
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OKC Memorial
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We are a married couple in our mid 50s who downsized & sold our house so we can see the sights & enjoy every day to live deliberately as full time RVers - traveling with our dog Scruffy, in our 35' Grand Design Solitude 310 GK fifth wheel - now a 33' Relection 303 RLS.
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Appreciate the support and glad you got a laugh from a commercial 😁
Alice
Wow loved Cadillac ranch, the reflection photos were too cool 💕🤙 u guys were busy on this one
Oh, yes. We kept moving and exploring
And I am glad the water was there at Cadillac Ranch
Alice
Great video! Glad you were able to do quick stops that way you can go see what you needed or wanted to see. I cried when the Oklahoma City bombing happened. You visited some nice areas, beautiful scenery on your feet muddy Larry and so was Scruffy’s. Lol! Hope you had a great time. I know I dud along with you. Hope you have a great eeek and weekend and see you soon! Travel safe! Love you! ❤❤🤗😘
It was a great week, Sherri.
Thanks
Alice
This video reminded me of the fact that the Oklahoma 9/11 Memorial wasn’t in my Places to Visit playlist…✔️It is now, thank you.👍🏼😎
Rick, OKC Memorial has been created with a great deal of respect.
Alice
Thanks for stopping by! ❤
We already booked a stay at a different location
Thanks to you guys we have reservations at Gulpha Gorge in August. Safe travels and thanks for sharing.
Connie, hope we don’t make it too popular 😁
Enjoy
Alice
Great CAAT adventure! Thanks for the views and the jocularity !! lol I’ve seen people not yield at all coming on the interstate! So annoying and dangerous!!! It’s finally raining in Bronson and Ocala area ! Thanks guys !!! 😁👍
Ralph, glad we could make you laugh.
It is crazy how defensive we have to drive. Sometimes there’s no room to move and we hope they see us.
Hope the rain cools you off
Currently in Vail, Colorado 😃
Alice
Thank you for the Loves RV review. We have site 12 reserved next week, and it looks like you might have been in site 13. This gives me a great glimpse of what to expect. We were a little apprehensive.
Cora, this one is nicer than our next one coming up - lots more room between sites in this one.
Our next one looks like there is barely any room to put out slides 😆
Alice
Great video, you guys. Enjoy
Thanks, Robert
Watching this video made me smile from ear to ear. I am sooo happy to see you three "runnin' and gunnin" again, coursing your way across these United States, as intended. Big, unusual landmarks and cool boondocking sites. Loving it all! Thank you and safe, continued travels, Alice, Larry, and SCP. 🙏🏾👍🏾❤️
Thanks, Raoul
We are having a blast and glad it comes across.
Scruffy is loving all the new places and smells 🐾 ❤️
Alice
We travel for 5-6 months a year. We intersperse our one-night travel days with one longer (1-2 weeks) stop until we get to Arizona. We don't do nearly as much fun stuff as you two but I highly suspect that might change for our next trip since you've given me some travel goals.
Glenda, I do prefer only a 1 night stop every once and awhile - and spread out dry camping.
Once we get a homebase in Florida, we will still do a few trips in the winter and keep doing 6 months in the summer - Florida is too hot in the summer.
Glad I’ve given you some ideas. I wish we were doing videos like this the 3 summers we went to Canada - oh, the places we saw ❤️
Alice
I live a couple miles from Cadillac Ranch. If you come back through here spend a couple days at Palo Canyon and check a the play Texas in the Canyon. Also, spend a couple days at Red Rock Canyon at Hinton OK at exist 101 off I40 East.
I really enjoyed the Texas play in the canyon. Another good one is in Cherokee TN the story of the Cherokee nation
Jim, thanks for the suggestions. Not sure of our route back yet
Alice
Jim, thanks for the suggestions. Not sure of our route back yet
Alice
Alice, I thought you didn’t do feet? Scruffy doesn’t count! Very nice video, thanks for sharing with us. I would do anything the wife wants to do, ten minutes isn’t anything! I’m with you Alice, running may make you miss something that shouldn’t be missed!
Walter, same with my kids when they were young.
Glad there’s a point on my side 😁
Alice
My wife and I used to live in Riverside, California. and there was a bar downtown called Lake Alice👍🏻🇺🇲
Good name 😉
@@DownsizingMakesCents yes
Thank you Alice and Larry for sharing your travels. Very nice for me to see the nice scenery.👏🙏
Cheers from Durban, South Africa.
Brian, wish you could add some pictures of Durban here.
Alice
Mt Capulin Volcano is very interesting to see, worth the drive up on see the other volcanos that fell over time.
If we were just in the truck and not on our way to a reservation than maybe.
Hope to next time maybe camp close?
Alice
If we were just in the truck and not on our way to a reservation than maybe.
Hope to next time maybe camp close?
Alice
Another great video!!! I'm still a weekend warrior and have yet to travel more than a few hundred miles from my home. Looking forward to when I can make cross country trips. Based on my personality, I'm sure I'd be running and gunning.
Thanks. And we are lucky that we can travel like we do.
We used to be weekenders. So we get it.
Since it’s now our fifth year, even Larry has learned to enjoy slowing down 😁
Alice
Yep I’m with you Alice, I like to take a little more time🤗
Thanks, Lisa. It’s nice to have someone on my side 😁
Alice
We like to travel 1 day (maybe 200 - 400 miles) and then stay 3-5 days. Then see all the sites nearby. If you are full time, why rush it. Even doing it this way, we missed a lot of sites.
Gerald, it’s not always like this. We were just 10 days at Hot Springs.
Sometimes, the rush is because camping reservations.
But you are right, you will always miss out on something
Alice
Same question. It makes no sense to rush. We're weekenders and love our RV trips. We're in it to relax and see the sites. So many fulltime rvers seem like it's just a lot of rushing around. I don't get it.
I remember that whole terrible period too so thank you for including your visit to the memorial. Safe travels you two!
There are certain moments in history 😔
And thank you. Going a bit slower now
Alice
Keep the smiles coming. Since you're at the Great Sand Dunes NP I hope you make it to Mesa Verde NP. It is well worth it. We just came back from the 4 national parks in the area. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is another close one that is assume. All on the way to the Rockies.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have the time.
But we did do all 5 Utah NPs last summer.
There will always be a place we just couldn’t fit in. Maybe next time
Alice
We just stayed near Spanish peaks just north of Taos NM last week. Was beautiful and cool up in the mountains
Glen, where did you stay - would love to camp close next time
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents stay at Road Runner Rv Resort in Red River NM.
I love when we can find those nice city or county campgrounds like you found. They generally are well kept and very affordable!
Thanks. We have found some great ones.
Campendium is great for finding these
Alice
When we traveled last summer we did three one night stops,then took a break for two nights until we got to our main destination where we stayed five nights, then moved to the next spot for 5 nights. This year, a seasonal site with day long day trips have worked out nicely. We NEVER use the rest area or campground bathrooms.
Deb, it is a totally different feeling to move often. I know someone else that would do a month at a time - with day trips.
Larry will use the bathhouse for showers if we are conserving water - but both of us prefer our own bathroom 🚽 😁
Alice
@DownsizingMakesCents it differently saves on gas for sure, and I thought I would go crazy staying in one place. But it's been a peaceful relaxing time so far!
Larry you know what they say happy wife happy life lol
Brian, you would think after 40 years, he would have learned 😆
Alice
Love Road Tripping Unfortunately My Wife’s Idea Of Ruffing It,Is Holiday Inn. We do miss things along the way I’m sure only occasionally Stay put three days. So much to see must have an stick to a pre planned itinerary! ENJOY!! Happy Travels All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.
Since we bought the RV, the few times we had to stay at a hotel, I didn’t like it.
We sometimes have wiggle room and other times just have to get there.
Thank you so much for well wishes 🤗
Alice
When going to the West from Georgia, we like to go 350 miles & 1 night stay over per day until Oklahoma or Denver. And the same homeward bound.
Earl, I get it. You only have so much time to get there and back.
Love Georgia, but the way
Alice
We have gone by that volcano several times and never stopped. One of these days I hope to get it done. We are always in a hurry to get to our destination.
Kris, agree. I looked on Google maps - looks like a cool spot.
Maybe we will camp close one day and check it out, too
Alice
Love the casual nature you two enjoy. The videos seem to jump around in time - forward, then backward, then forward. I know, I know . . . . more time on editing :-(
Hooks are in no order. Then summary. Then chronological
Alice
I live 50 miles from Cadillac ranch & have never gone. Capulin mountain/volcano is interesting. We always see bears at Sugarite campground & the lake is beautiful. I hope you saw the fluctuations in Medrano creek at the sand dunes. I liked that more than the dunes but it was very hot when we’ve gone. We summer in South Fork so if you continue on hwy 160, you’ll pass us. I look forward to see what you think about Wolf Creek Pass. I’ve lost track of the truck wrecks we’ve seen there. I’m enjoying your travels.
Shirley,
Cadillac Ranch isn’t for everyone- I love all that roadside attraction stuff 😁 The history of it is pretty interesting though
If we didn’t have the RV and had more time, I’d like to see Capulin.
We didn’t see any bears at Sugarite. And unfortunately didn’t have time to see the lake.
We had to cross part of the creek to get to the dunes. We had no idea. Very cool.
We didn’t do the Wolf Creek Pass route. Sounds like we are glad we didn’t
And thanks. We really appreciate the support
Alice
wow great sights we have hit many but this year we are also doing the Caddy ranch safe travels
Allan, it’s such a unique place. Enjoy. Bring your own spray point - I think the official truck may charge a lot 😆
Alice
You tired me out watching your video. We like to stop often but only stay a short time. Looks like a lot of fun we hope to do that route someday soon. Love the Video.
Cathy, it tired me our reliving it when I edited 😆
We usually do a mix.
It was a cool journey. Hope you do it and enjoy it
And thanks- we appreciate the support
Alice
Another 22:07 of fun !! Lots of interesting stuff and insight to Larry's mind. Boobies in the distance ? I prefer to set up camp for a minimum of four days. Thanks DMC
James, Larry’s mind hasn’t changed much since the 80s when we met 😆
Some guys are leg men, some --
I would prefer 4 days since 2 of those are travel.
Thanks for sticking with us 🤗
Alice
Great video!! But you slipped right past the Big Texan Steakhouse! We usually stop over at Big Texan RV Ranch and go have a steak dinner. Great food! Fun atmosphere. Yea...touristy but it's fun!
We have driven by that Capulin volcano many times. Always joke that area looks like giant ant hills! Never knew there was a pretty campground over there!
Can't wait to see next video!
Oh answering the question: we generally have a limited time for vacation so we stop over one night at places along the way, depending how far it is. We have been known to drive straight through but now that we're getting older, we make shorter driving days and try to stop one or a few nights at a mini-destination.
I don’t mind touristy 😉 Maybe next time. Love 🥩
Wish we could have stopped at Capulin- maybe another time.
I’d prefer not to do a 1 nighter. It’s ok every once and awhile. This was a rare week.
We are lucky to do these 6 might trips so many years
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents yes, you are lucky!! We would stay longer but usually our destination for vacation is at least one overnight away.
Big Texan is great for tourists 😘 Huge store, fudge shop, shooting gallery, beer garden, and of course the 72 ounce challenge! Always someone willing to try! 😜
oh, one more thing. Larry I put 15 gallon transfer tank in the bed of my truck and I carry a 5 gallon jug too. as much as you are using your jug you should have ......two! better safe than sorry!! I know! don't ask me how I know butt I know.
😆 We wish the Ram dually had bigger tanks - it should.
We also have a gas tank for our generator.
So far, this is the first time we used the extra diesel twice so close together.
I bet your story is a good one 😁
Alice
We do both depending on where we are heading.
Yes. We normally don’t have a week like this 😁
Great video. I don't see California on your travel map. If you ever come to northern California, my friend is a boondockers welcome host here in the bay area. "Bay area bliss " thanks Don
Don,
We are trying to get that way. Thanks for the tip. I’ll look him up
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents If you do, we are in the middle of San Francisco, Sacramento and Napa.
We use our own bathroom. We travel with our Newfoundlands lol
Rhonda, I don’t see why not use your own.
Oh. Those are big dogs 😆 🐾 ❤️
Alice
nice trip you should get snap pads for your trailer they are the greatest i have them on my 2014 thor ace big difference with them
John, what is it that the snap pads help with? We would still need something under the jacks when unlevel
@@DownsizingMakesCents well they are very stable and protect the feet from getting bent or damaged and i only use the levelers with nothing else to level my motorhome and from what i have seen they work on all surfaces and will not sink into the ground well worth the price i paid for them and easy to i install
Alice I don’t touch feet either 😂. I even freak out if my boyfriend’s feet touch mine 😂.
Shawna, yep. But I do appreciate a foot massage 😁
Alice
We did the fast trip once, not going to do that again. Like to stay a couple of days to a week.
Kim, I would prefer not to do a week like this 😁. I don’t mind one 1 night in between several nights
Alice
Great video!!!! Just out of curiosity, where specifically is that city park?
Found it!!! Looks like Wes Watkins in McLoud.
Joe, link in the description
@@JoeUndercofler yes - glad you found it
We have a 1 week minimum. Got to get the 1 week, ( pay for 6 nights, get 1 night free, ) discount 👍
Have a Jesus filled day everyone
Greg in Michigan
Greg, that must be at private campgrounds? The 1 night free? Nice.
Alice - currently in Colorado
@@DownsizingMakesCents
Your correct. We stay at private campgrounds mostly and take advantage of the buy 6 get one free deal.
However. We're at a city campground right now that does that too.
Enjoyed your video
Greg in Michigan
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Thanks 🙏
Alice
10 minutes to please the wife would be a no-brainer BUT one has to consider what the truck went through. Sorry Alice! Not a slam dunk on that one. You owe me Larry!! 😂
Patrick, I won’t let Larry see he won a point 😆
Frankly, Larry has put his truck through worse - things I TRIED to convince him not to do
Alice
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It just now dawned on me that I don’t know how to put air into the inside rear tires.
Bill, Larry has a special tip he 3 D printed (of course) to reach back to the inside back tires
Alice
Well I'll give you each one this go a round. one for Alice for not wanting to pay $58 ( or even $52 ) a night for less than full hook ups next to the I-40. if we as a community Support this kind of pricing it will become the norm. and one for Larry for not wanting to drive the poor truck hard for a quick pic. could have got that one on the way back. just saying! and my Scruffy loves to chase bunny's too. I have to put his harness on and leave the choke off or he'll choke alright. for a bit you two were heading the same way we came back. I was thinking are they coming to the central coast of Ca? maybe camp on Oceano Dunes SVRA. I'd not do that myself. a lot of people get stuck in the creek crossing and get their rig flooded when the tide comes in. but was thinking it would be great to get the Scruffies together. fun! anyway we enjoy your videos and travels, make us want to finish the truck and get back out again. Safe travels!
Dave, we at least balance the price by staying at recreation.gov sites.
Like Larry said, I hardly ever do a detour like that.
It would be nice to get the Scruffs together - to chase bunnies 😆
Maybe one day
Thanks
Alice
300 per day maybe a little more
Curtis, we try now to make sure we can get there on one tank - but can’t always
Alice
what happened to the 4/4/4 rule// LOL
Doug, not sure Larry follows any rules 😁
Alice
No Beer allowed? 🙈
Ralph, you saw that? 😆 I like how the sign made it clear that alcohol AND beer aren’t allowed 😁
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents if I were to visit the USA one day, that would be a place where I won`t be going too! Cheers from Berlin
Lol ...Larry strippin ...and rv trippin
Roger, 😆 yep
Alice
NO,NO run and gun. We go 1 day then stop for 2 nights. Go slow and see the country. And no outside showers. Just asking, why did we have to watch Larry take a shower ?
well I know why the outside shower butt don't have an answer for why the show!
Definitely Doing It For The Ratings😉
Texas Welcome Center is in Amarillo,Tx exit 76.
Tim, I get it. I don’t like to watch Larry shower either 😆
When dry camping or boondocking, many people shower outside.
Alice
@@davesnothere3495 Don’t have an answer for that 😆