As a guy who frequents this stretch of I-8 every year( I drive right past Pilot Knob), I cant recommend enough taking hwy 95 in Yuma North approx 25 miles to Martinez lake road and heading down to the River.You can boon dock for 100 month( w/out hookups).Beautiful! Walk 2 minutes to the lagoon at Fishers landing, which also has a store, supplies, a bar and Restaurant, etc. and lots of great people. They also have a dump station, showers, etc. Plus the best fishing in Arizona a 2 minute walk from your RV. A 10 minute walk down another road leads you too another store and restaurant.Very quiet in the winter and nothing but sunshine. Jan and Feb are my two favorite months. safe travels out there!
Eric, I have been following you for a while now, and after watching this video I went back a year or so to when you started.....want to see how far you have come, go back and watch your 4th video....you were down and sad and complaining about the propane cost and how much you were using......you've come a long way bud!! Seem so much happier now! Keep posting, lot of us out here appreciate it!
AGREE!!!! And Been thru Hell and Back,, After the Live Free Slab,, 2 Donna Ranger,, I Have a buddy that Moved to Lakeland Fla,, and WOW,, I Hit and Put a Titilist, Tattoo, on a Gators forehead,, When i could swing a Club, WOW,, Can they go from 0 to 20 MPH!!!!! FAST!!!!! All,i wanted was a Birdie,on a easy par 4,, Got a gator, and a Squirill,, IE,, Dang Lakes,, !!!!!, ,LOL WOW,, Is It Cold,this Winter, as we Only had MAYBE,, 4 days of Fall,.. Cant Wait,, to , Lovinging Chads,, Motor Home,, But have to sell everything First!,, Welcome to Ct,, 10 years,, Trump will Own The State,, As Hes the ONLY 1 who, could Buy it, well Or a Few more,, Eric,, stay Sfe~~~~~Jack,, I almost typed Jax,, With my Typing,, And yep, Hand still in cast,, Any one that knows me,, whould figure, Normal.. :)
Found your channel yesterday, looking for some RV how to's. I am hooked, and cannot stop watching. I have never looked at the youtube comments till now, much less contributed. Eric, you are living the dream. Don't change a thing. Also, had no idea that social media 'haters' existed. Really? this is also new to me. Can't believe there are really people out there that watch TH-cam, and become obsessively hateful with people making the videos. That is beyond weird, and frankly scary.
Hope you are enjoying the AZ journey Eric! Quartzsite is great! Talked to many locals. Just after Jan 1, 2015 this place will get packed they tell me!! 1/2 million people show up! I'm in Goodyear now visiting the folks. On my way back to Q in a few days for some metal detecting and a look at a BLM long term area for my trailer when I bring it next trip. I think my truck does well when pulling my trailer at 10.5-12.5mpg. But my old Insight gets 60-70mpg! Went 600 miles on just under 10 gallons of gas!
Nice...the quiet and the sunsets are two of the most awesome things about the desert. That, and how it smells after a rainstorm. If you do end up passing through Tucson, try to hit the Saguaro National Monument on the west side. It is truly spectacular!
Hey Eric. Thanks for showing us the scenery when you're on the road. It's one of my favorite parts of your videos. However, I gotta say that where you are right now looks like one big giant cat litter box. Wish you could find someplace that's a little more green yet still warm in the Winter. Merry Christmas to you and thanks for sharing your adventures.
Microphone works reasonably well, but as a tip when driving with the window open, you probably want to make it hyper-directional.. This can be fairly easily done by placing a tube around the mic which should give it better rejection of nose coming in from the side.. Loving the videos matey.. keep 'em comin
Eric, I wanted to say "Thank You" today for the last solar light video. Mine arrive today from eBay. After seeing your video in slab city with the lights I went ahead and order some for the van. We do a lot of flee markets and some of them don't have good lighting. Have a great time in Arizona!!!!
Hey eric have a merry christmas. I was wondering if i put solar pannels on the top of a vehicle would i need any kind of protective layer like plexi glass? Or would it hold up agianst wind and bugs that splatter on it...the panel will be pointing straight up in the air so it wont add anymore hight to the vehicle.
Hey Eric! If you get industrial strength velcro, (I get mine at Lowes) you should be able to attach those solar lights to the cabinets without drilling holes 🔨🔩🔧 in the cabinets. 👍🚐
Hey Eric, you're headed my way. I live in Tucson. You are entering one of the prime astronomy corridors of the US. Be sure to catch a sunset and the night sky. I think you.ll be impressed. I 8 is close enough to the border that the Mexican towns might throw enough light into the sky to spoil the night sky. But as you get deeper into the US it gets lots darker until you get close to Phoenix. I think there are a few RV parks near the Junction of I8 and I10 in places called Eloy and Red Rock that always seem a tad empty and should be cheap. If you are going to be in Tucson for a while and want something to do, send a mail. I can steer you in some very fun directions. Lots of cool stuff in Tucson. But boy are you right about heat in this place. Its hot as hell for 4 months of the year. And avoid I8 late at night if you can. The traffikers from Mexico can take taht highway over at night.
hey there, i realy love you show, thank you for adding the songs names! keep posting, i realy thinking of starting my RV-full time for living! thank you so much!
I know there is a 5 or 6 day delay in your videos, but if your in the area check out Glamis, CA imperial sand dunes. That place is really cool 40 miles of pure sand dunes. Tons of RV's with all the sand toy's. You might get luck and get a ride on someones sand rail! It's really is a blast!
Eric, I have wondered if you may consider the trucking lifestyle. I was a trucker in the 90's, left it to be more NORMAL (shesh), and plan on returning to it soon to finish my working career. As a trucker, I truly felt like America was my back yard. Sure I had to go from point A to B in a certain time, but, I seemed to have plenty of time to do it and enjoy the scenery and lifestyle. There are lots of companies that train you in the lifestyle. Meh...just a thought.
Jax is so awesome. I love watching him go into hunter mode when he heard the birds. Does Jax ever use the bathroom outside while on leash, or does he just prefer his litter box inside?
a wise mechanic friend of mine once told me "RV really stands for rotting vehicle." As most older class C's are a wood/aluminum type construction. once the seal is broken, there is trouble. same thing happened on a 1983 citation i had - when i peeled it open i found rot everywhere inside. i suspect you may find the same if you really look. the good news is that all this time in the desert will do wonders for your old girl - it'll dry her out like never before and probably buy you some time with her. stay down as long as you can and avoid the NW winters altogether will keep her from bursting open in other places. if i had that rig my next investment would be into lifting the ass end up a few inches and adding stabilizer link - better gas mileage, higher clearance, way better handling, and not too expensive - add a leaf to the rear and she'll be a happy camper and you'll be a happy driver. less sway and more get up and go. just looking at her you can see she sits low in the rear - very normal for class C. thanks again, always enjoy watching your vids. Sonoran Desert is far more beautiful than Mojave or any other for that matter, the most green, lush, and complicated. take some time to check it out.
Hey eric new mike works great, I notice on your posts you have fans from all over the world ,its amazing am from the east coast and I tent in all the national parks out west 90 percent from other counties visted our NP learning from your site on what to do or get the feel for area or how beautiful NP are. I would like to learn more about docking at NP MERRY CHRISTMAS bro am out.
Greetings Eric, really enjoy your videos, really professionally done, I staid at that rest area overnight on a road trip in 93 when I moved from CA to Florida. James
Every video I watch makes me want to join that lifestyle. I don't like too much time before I can leave and retire from the dept. of corrections. If you ever get around to coming to Kentucky I have a property here with water and all that you can stay on at no cost if you like. I have a tabby named Luther that would get to meet Jax. Good video, you and Jax stay safe!!!
Just got the promised Christmas donation done. Had to get down to the Credit Union to PayPal, but all done. You guys have a great Christmas and I know I speak for all your followers when I say have fun . . and travel well! Drunner
Wassup E! The mic does sound much better, but perhaps by clipping it closer to your face like on your rightside of your collar it would capture more of your voice. Just saying. I spent some years living in the AZ and the deserts I found much more beautiful than Cali's. Have fun be safe and Merry Xmas!
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING MAN!!!...Jax need's a bike seat/box so he can swing it with you. Lol. Hey Bro if you get the chance to hit up some ghost towns while your in AZ that would be sweet. Really good vid but you know what?, I thought for sure you were going to hit the big sign on your way in..had you been in a boat I don't think you could had pulled if off. Keep the great vids coming cause I'm eating them up. Oh keep a look out for Snoopy's brother Spike while your out there.
Nomadic Fanatic Cant wait. At the end of your vid there was that cactus and that made me think of Spike and then I remember you saying you took a bike ride so back to the Charly Brown movies my mind went. You know the one were Rerun was getting bike rids from his mom, anyway I thought of Jax at that point! Crazy the way the mind works and your vids are doing just that for me!
Eric try the Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road (AZ.89 A) for a beautiful ride. ( Northern part of Az.,but well worth the trip on your way to ?????) I have friends there, have visited dozens of times in the last 20 years. My choice to go when I hit the road !! It's rated a top five scenic drive in the U. S.. Plenty of spots for videos and camping also. Sedona is one of Arizona's most beautiful spots !!! Flagstaff area will have plenty of Boondocking spots.. This area will remind you a little of the P N W !
Hey Eric, What's the maximum mass of your RV and do you need to take any additional tests to allow you to drive an RV in America? Over here in the UK i can drive any vehicle up to 3500KG on a standard licence (as of 1997, up to 7500KG if you passed your test pre97) but would need take an additional test for a heavier vehicle. Hope you have a good xmas buddy, don't answer this is you don't want to but do you keep in touch with family and friends while you're on the road and how do they feel about your, in my opinion, awesome lifestyle? Thanks, Jason
Jason, you'll literally 50 different answers as to where exactly a CDL requirement begins in the US, as licensing of that sort is the jurisdiction of each individual state.
There is actually a federal standard for commercial licenses. Some states exceed it but most follow it exactly. There are two types of licensing in the US an 3 classes of each. A class C non commercial is needed to drive most cars. If you want to drive something that weighs over 26,000 pounds or has air breaks you have to take a extra test for it an get a class B license. You still can not pull a trailer with more than 10,000 pounds on its axles. If you want to pull a bigger trailer you need to step up to a class A license. Every state offers all 3 in a Commercial license for anyone who is being payed. Most states offer a non commercial version of all 3 classes for farmers, firemen, RV as anyone else that is not getting payed but needs to have air brakes or more weight. The weight requirements on the non commercial ones can vary state by state but usually do not. Federal law only mandated the rules for people that are being payed. Also if you never leave your state then federal law does not apply.
If you keep hugging the Mexican border - at some point you'll get near Big Bend National Park, and Terlingua, Texas. Absolutely fabulous scenery, lots of nooks and crannies, and crazy people. If you go on 170 from Presidio to Lajitas - make sure your brakes are up to the task. It's a phenomenal drive right next to the Rio Grande.
Great Vid, Eric. My wife and I are planning on visiting blm lands at some point. You took us there for a visit. No BS, no agenda, just "here it is" Keep rollin, Bro!
Surely grey watere would be a good thing to "dump" in a desert? If there were trees maybe trees would appreciate the grey water and would grow and thrive?!!
eric your from the north west corner of us right? are you going to end up in that area? been in seattle alot due to the navy etc. i used to live in canada around that area
cool cuz right around that time I'm moving back to the frazer valley, and plan to do exactly what you are doing. iv followed guys for 5 years now. probably the same people you know and have met. i.e. chris travels, kyle pounds, rummer tramps, living free, bug out vehicles. so many. and after watching for 5 years or more all the you tube videos where people are doing this. it is amazing how the stealth van and living in a full timer rv ,its taking off on you tube big time! i mean what a great hobby documenting your trip with video and sharing that! its no wonder its becoming so popular. You make good videos btw. ya if your from seattle you very close to where i grew up in chilliwack near bellingham. the rain ect. ya man your my neighbour!... while when i get back over to bc that is.
There are now flexible solar panels to mount on top of TVs you can walk on! Check out Gone with the Wynn's videos on rv boondocking ! Some great stuff!! I don't do Facebook so what happens in slab city? Single gal was thinking of visiting but!!!!
Hey Eric, Do you have cell service there? Any idea on if Verizon 4g is available there? Definitely looks like a place I want to stay and boondock for a while, but I need Internet!
Interesting, I've had no problems what-so-ever with my Verizon phone and I've been using it for over a year now full time. Haven't been to a single place yet that didn't have great 4G service. Just wondering if it available there.
Andre Normandin The service is excellent. But Verizon locked you out of your phone. No matter what service you get they have almost unlimited roaming. Sprint you can roam so long is it isn't the majority of network time a month. Never mind.
O, no I am in Georgia at the moment. Verizon hasn't locked me out of anything. I just like the looks of the area, and just want to make sure that Verizon 4G is available there, as I'm adding that to my places to visit list. Thanks to both you and Eric for the feedback. - Andre
Nomadic Fanatic Yep! That's exactly why we came back to the PNW from PHX because after 14 yrs I couldn't stand the heat. However, we'll be heading back like the snowbirds soon! Enjoy the desert and all the sounds of the night but be careful with Jax because coyotes have been known to approach your camp even in daylight.
Dude you're livin the dream bro I wish I could take off and live on the road like that And see all the bad Ass places of America😔 I'm enjoying all your videos keep up the good work✌
I like it when he puts the camera down outside, then walks into the scene, it takes a lot of time and leg work, not to mention all the editing, but the final product looks quit professional.
If I can help it I never drill holes in anything. Try using Velcro , they make it in different strengths. That way when your done with the lights you just have to clean off the residue from the Velcro.
Ok, did I just hear you say that you were driving with your window down?? Is Jax loose while you have the window down? Do you worry about him going out the window? This would freak me out. You can get a seat belt clip for Jax harness that would keep him safe. Maybe I heard you wrong.
Eric, I have watched your video's for a long time even when all the trouble going on about donations. I will have to say you now seem like a regular person and I hope you stay that way. I was disappointed in you for a while, and every thing you were telling everyone seemed like sorta of a joke. Now though I am starting to believe that you have changed. All I can say is keep it up be a regular guy and don't depend on everyone else to give ya a free ride. I do enjoy you and Jax doing your thins, take care and god speed.
So funny .. When I saw the title of your video, I assumed you were going to talk about a part of your RV called a Pilot Knob!.... What a strange name for a place.
Eric, have searched for where you found the solar lights, but to no avail - did you purchase them off Ebay? Guidance, please? Merry Christmas to the both of you!
When you do your rivet fix you might want to go through a reinforcing strip of metal, or go through a fender washer with each rivet. Otherwise the rivet head might just pop through the RV skin. Want to see the Rosie the Riveter repair!
With the solar lights why not seperate the solar part and run a wire to the side or front so that you dont have to move them to charge them. I am doing the same thing in my home for my front door but for when someone enters. I am still not decided when i will boondock but when i do i will do the same thing. I have a trailer but think i would rather do it with a sprinter van.
***** Thats why i questioned your reply. I live on my 38 food Discovery here in the uk.I have to use campsites and pay the fees. Its not to bad in winter because its cheaper to be on a site than on the road.Full hookup and all that. But the other prob with this is its to bloody big. Simple as.You have Idiots on the UK forums saying to newcomers. Yeh Yeh there great if a dustbin lorry can get down a road you can.Like a dustbin lorry dont't have a serious paint job that you dont want to scratch up. Ohhh its endless bull Shit over here.
Poor little Jax was definitely in one STICKY SITUATION!!!1 lol Would love to have seen that!! I do hope you wiped his paws off from the poison on the strip m'dear!! :P Love your vid's thank you for taking me with you two!! :)
My two cents...I like your "new" intro and out to (i don't know what you are doing now...well I know some things)...but...I wish you said "Jax and his partner Eric" -- rather than human servant. The two of you have a close, mutual, loving relationship is all I'm saying :-)
As a guy who frequents this stretch of I-8 every year( I drive right past Pilot Knob), I cant recommend enough taking hwy 95 in Yuma North approx 25 miles to Martinez lake road and heading down to the River.You can boon dock for 100 month( w/out hookups).Beautiful! Walk 2 minutes to the lagoon at Fishers landing, which also has a store, supplies, a bar and Restaurant, etc. and lots of great people. They also have a dump station, showers, etc. Plus the best fishing in Arizona a 2 minute walk from your RV. A 10 minute walk down another road leads you too another store and restaurant.Very quiet in the winter and nothing but sunshine. Jan and Feb are my two favorite months. safe travels out there!
Eric, I have been following you for a while now, and after watching this video I went back a year or so to when you started.....want to see how far you have come, go back and watch your 4th video....you were down and sad and complaining about the propane cost and how much you were using......you've come a long way bud!! Seem so much happier now! Keep posting, lot of us out here appreciate it!
Yeah, no kidding!
AGREE!!!! And Been thru Hell and Back,, After the Live Free Slab,, 2 Donna Ranger,, I Have a buddy that Moved to Lakeland Fla,, and WOW,, I Hit and Put a Titilist, Tattoo, on a Gators forehead,, When i could swing a Club, WOW,, Can they go from 0 to 20 MPH!!!!! FAST!!!!! All,i wanted was a Birdie,on a easy par 4,, Got a gator, and a Squirill,, IE,, Dang Lakes,, !!!!!, ,LOL WOW,, Is It Cold,this Winter, as we Only had MAYBE,, 4 days of Fall,.. Cant Wait,, to , Lovinging Chads,, Motor Home,, But have to sell everything First!,, Welcome to Ct,, 10 years,, Trump will Own The State,, As Hes the ONLY 1 who, could Buy it, well Or a Few more,, Eric,, stay Sfe~~~~~Jack,, I almost typed Jax,, With my Typing,, And yep, Hand still in cast,, Any one that knows me,, whould figure, Normal.. :)
Found your channel yesterday, looking for some RV how to's. I am hooked, and cannot stop watching. I have never looked at the youtube comments till now, much less contributed. Eric, you are living the dream. Don't change a thing. Also, had no idea that social media 'haters' existed. Really? this is also new to me. Can't believe there are really people out there that watch TH-cam, and become obsessively hateful with people making the videos. That is beyond weird, and frankly scary.
Hope you are enjoying the AZ journey Eric! Quartzsite is great! Talked to many locals. Just after Jan 1, 2015 this place will get packed they tell me!! 1/2 million people show up! I'm in Goodyear now visiting the folks. On my way back to Q in a few days for some metal detecting and a look at a BLM long term area for my trailer when I bring it next trip. I think my truck does well when pulling my trailer at 10.5-12.5mpg. But my old Insight gets 60-70mpg! Went 600 miles on just under 10 gallons of gas!
If you mount those lights with adhesive velcro you can move them around without drilling holes all over, the 3M brand is the best.
True.
Nice...the quiet and the sunsets are two of the most awesome things about the desert. That, and how it smells after a rainstorm. If you do end up passing through Tucson, try to hit the Saguaro National Monument on the west side. It is truly spectacular!
Hey Eric. Thanks for showing us the scenery when you're on the road. It's one of my favorite parts of your videos. However, I gotta say that where you are right now looks like one big giant cat litter box. Wish you could find someplace that's a little more green yet still warm in the Winter. Merry Christmas to you and thanks for sharing your adventures.
Microphone works reasonably well, but as a tip when driving with the window open, you probably want to make it hyper-directional..
This can be fairly easily done by placing a tube around the mic which should give it better rejection of nose coming in from the side..
Loving the videos matey.. keep 'em comin
Eric, I wanted to say "Thank You" today for the last solar light video. Mine arrive today from eBay. After seeing your video in slab city with the lights I went ahead and order some for the van. We do a lot of flee markets and some of them don't have good lighting. Have a great time in Arizona!!!!
Awesome! Enjoy!
Hey eric have a merry christmas. I was wondering if i put solar pannels on the top of a vehicle would i need any kind of protective layer like plexi glass? Or would it hold up agianst wind and bugs that splatter on it...the panel will be pointing straight up in the air so it wont add anymore hight to the vehicle.
They'll hold up unless it starts hailing golfballs. It's just glass, so keep that in mind.
You look so much more relaxed and certainly enjoying yourself more in this video. Happy Holidays to you and Jax.
Hey Eric!
If you get industrial strength velcro, (I get mine at Lowes) you should be able to attach those solar lights to the cabinets without drilling holes 🔨🔩🔧 in the cabinets. 👍🚐
True. I got drill-happy. lol.
😄I did a double take when you showed the screws. I couldn't believe you screwed the from the inside out😄😄😷. I guess whatever works, right? 👍🚐
Hey Eric, you're headed my way. I live in Tucson. You are entering one of the prime astronomy corridors of the US. Be sure to catch a sunset and the night sky. I think you.ll be impressed. I 8 is close enough to the border that the Mexican towns might throw enough light into the sky to spoil the night sky. But as you get deeper into the US it gets lots darker until you get close to Phoenix. I think there are a few RV parks near the Junction of I8 and I10 in places called Eloy and Red Rock that always seem a tad empty and should be cheap. If you are going to be in Tucson for a while and want something to do, send a mail. I can steer you in some very fun directions. Lots of cool stuff in Tucson. But boy are you right about heat in this place. Its hot as hell for 4 months of the year. And avoid I8 late at night if you can. The traffikers from Mexico can take taht highway over at night.
hey there, i realy love you show, thank you for adding the songs names!
keep posting, i realy thinking of starting my RV-full time for living!
thank you so much!
I know there is a 5 or 6 day delay in your videos, but if your in the area check out Glamis, CA imperial sand dunes. That place is really cool 40 miles of pure sand dunes. Tons of RV's with all the sand toy's. You might get luck and get a ride on someones sand rail! It's really is a blast!
Eric, I have wondered if you may consider the trucking lifestyle. I was a trucker in the 90's, left it to be more NORMAL (shesh), and plan on returning to it soon to finish my working career. As a trucker, I truly felt like America was my back yard. Sure I had to go from point A to B in a certain time, but, I seemed to have plenty of time to do it and enjoy the scenery and lifestyle. There are lots of companies that train you in the lifestyle. Meh...just a thought.
Jax is so awesome. I love watching him go into hunter mode when he heard the birds. Does Jax ever use the bathroom outside while on leash, or does he just prefer his litter box inside?
No, he won't go anywhere except his own litterbox.
a wise mechanic friend of mine once told me "RV really stands for rotting vehicle." As most older class C's are a wood/aluminum type construction. once the seal is broken, there is trouble. same thing happened on a 1983 citation i had - when i peeled it open i found rot everywhere inside. i suspect you may find the same if you really look. the good news is that all this time in the desert will do wonders for your old girl - it'll dry her out like never before and probably buy you some time with her. stay down as long as you can and avoid the NW winters altogether will keep her from bursting open in other places. if i had that rig my next investment would be into lifting the ass end up a few inches and adding stabilizer link - better gas mileage, higher clearance, way better handling, and not too expensive - add a leaf to the rear and she'll be a happy camper and you'll be a happy driver. less sway and more get up and go. just looking at her you can see she sits low in the rear - very normal for class C. thanks again, always enjoy watching your vids. Sonoran Desert is far more beautiful than Mojave or any other for that matter, the most green, lush, and complicated. take some time to check it out.
Hey eric new mike works great, I notice on your posts you have fans from all over the world ,its amazing am from the east coast and I tent in all the national parks out west 90 percent from other counties visted our NP learning from your site on what to do or get the feel for area or how beautiful NP are. I would like to learn more about docking at NP MERRY CHRISTMAS bro am out.
Yup, all over the world now! Merry Christmas.
Greetings Eric, really enjoy your videos, really professionally done, I staid at that rest area overnight on a road trip in 93 when I moved from CA to Florida. James
Every video I watch makes me want to join that lifestyle. I don't like too much time before I can leave and retire from the dept. of corrections. If you ever get around to coming to Kentucky I have a property here with water and all that you can stay on at no cost if you like. I have a tabby named Luther that would get to meet Jax. Good video, you and Jax stay safe!!!
Thanks Tony. You'll be there one day.
Just got the promised Christmas donation done. Had to get down to the Credit Union to PayPal, but all done. You guys have a great Christmas and I know I speak for all your followers when I say have fun . . and travel well!
Drunner
Thanks bud! Merry Christmas to you!
Loving the updates Eric, You Jax have a great Christmas and New Years
still following Your's and Jax travels,, Enjoying the vids and taking notes :) Safe travels as always -Brian
Wassup E! The mic does sound much better, but perhaps by clipping it closer to your face like on your rightside of your collar it would capture more of your voice. Just saying. I spent some years living in the AZ and the deserts I found much more beautiful than Cali's. Have fun be safe and Merry Xmas!
I agree. Merry Christmas!
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING MAN!!!...Jax need's a bike seat/box so he can swing it with you. Lol. Hey Bro if you get the chance to hit up some ghost towns while your in AZ that would be sweet. Really good vid but you know what?, I thought for sure you were going to hit the big sign on your way in..had you been in a boat I don't think you could had pulled if off. Keep the great vids coming cause I'm eating them up. Oh keep a look out for Snoopy's brother Spike while your out there.
I started drawing up the plans. Just gotta get it made. :)
Nomadic Fanatic Cant wait. At the end of your vid there was that cactus and that made me think of Spike and then I remember you saying you took a bike ride so back to the Charly Brown movies my mind went. You know the one were Rerun was getting bike rids from his mom, anyway I thought of Jax at that point! Crazy the way the mind works and your vids are doing just that for me!
Loveee Spike and snoopy too! Of course, we all know that true happiness is a warm blanket.:)
Nomadic Ghost Hunter.
Eric try the Sedona - Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road (AZ.89 A) for a beautiful ride. ( Northern part of Az.,but well worth the trip on your way to ?????) I have friends there, have visited dozens of times in the last 20 years. My choice to go when I hit the road !! It's rated a top five scenic drive in the U. S.. Plenty of spots for videos and camping also. Sedona is one of Arizona's most beautiful spots !!! Flagstaff area will have plenty of Boondocking spots.. This area will remind you a little of the P N W !
I'm headed that way after Xmas! Quit my job bought my RV and movin' on...
Looks like a fun trip I hope to do the same next winter. Merry Christmas
Hey Eric, What's the maximum mass of your RV and do you need to take any additional tests to allow you to drive an RV in America?
Over here in the UK i can drive any vehicle up to 3500KG on a standard licence (as of 1997, up to 7500KG if you passed your test pre97) but would need take an additional test for a heavier vehicle.
Hope you have a good xmas buddy, don't answer this is you don't want to but do you keep in touch with family and friends while you're on the road and how do they feel about your, in my opinion, awesome lifestyle?
Thanks,
Jason
I don't know what the total mass is, but no special license or endorcments needed to drive it here in the US. It's a 24 foot RV. 11ft2in high.
Jason, you'll literally 50 different answers as to where exactly a CDL requirement begins in the US, as licensing of that sort is the jurisdiction of each individual state.
There is actually a federal standard for commercial licenses. Some states exceed it but most follow it exactly. There are two types of licensing in the US an 3 classes of each. A class C non commercial is needed to drive most cars. If you want to drive something that weighs over 26,000 pounds or has air breaks you have to take a extra test for it an get a class B license. You still can not pull a trailer with more than 10,000 pounds on its axles. If you want to pull a bigger trailer you need to step up to a class A license. Every state offers all 3 in a Commercial license for anyone who is being payed. Most states offer a non commercial version of all 3 classes for farmers, firemen, RV as anyone else that is not getting payed but needs to have air brakes or more weight. The weight requirements on the non commercial ones can vary state by state but usually do not. Federal law only mandated the rules for people that are being payed. Also if you never leave your state then federal law does not apply.
If you keep hugging the Mexican border - at some point you'll get near Big Bend National Park, and Terlingua, Texas. Absolutely fabulous scenery, lots of nooks and crannies, and crazy people. If you go on 170 from Presidio to Lajitas - make sure your brakes are up to the task. It's a phenomenal drive right next to the Rio Grande.
I ve come 2 the fact , its not Ericks camper , its Jax es .
pretty much, yeah.
Great Vid, Eric. My wife and I are planning on visiting blm lands at some point. You took us there for a visit. No BS, no agenda, just "here it is" Keep rollin, Bro!
I would have loved to see a view of the torn siding while you were driving. Was it making any noise while you were driving?
Listening through my iphone headphones and the audio while you're driving is much better now!
I like the 2 views! How did you do that? 2 cameras?
I edited it together in Adobe Premiere. (Another way I put a little more into my videos than the rest)
Surely grey watere would be a good thing to "dump" in a desert? If there were trees maybe trees would appreciate the grey water and would grow and thrive?!!
if your south of Tuscon, visit the Minute Man Missle museum, plus just south is a great place to camp, Patagnia lake, real nice calm place
Awesome vid ! I love JAX. He is so cool.
Have fun and be safe Eric !
Merry Christmas ,
Wolf
Enjoy watching on TH-cam hopefully in a few years my hubby and I can do something like this keep on keeping on.
eric your from the north west corner of us right? are you going to end up in that area? been in seattle alot due to the navy etc. i used to live in canada around that area
Seamus Olsen yeah, I'll be back by June.
cool cuz right around that time I'm moving back to the frazer valley, and plan to do exactly what you are doing. iv followed guys for 5 years now. probably the same people you know and have met. i.e. chris travels, kyle pounds, rummer tramps, living free, bug out vehicles. so many. and after watching for 5 years or more all the you tube videos where people are doing this. it is amazing how the stealth van and living in a full timer rv ,its taking off on you tube big time! i mean what a great hobby documenting your trip with video and sharing that! its no wonder its becoming so popular. You make good videos btw. ya if your from seattle you very close to where i grew up in chilliwack near bellingham. the rain ect. ya man your my neighbour!... while when i get back over to bc that is.
There are now flexible solar panels to mount on top of TVs you can walk on! Check out Gone with the Wynn's videos on rv boondocking ! Some great stuff!! I don't do Facebook so what happens in slab city? Single gal was thinking of visiting but!!!!
How long did it take you to leash train your cat. I have a large cat and he wont move when I put the leash on him.
Eric, please give more info on fees and stay times, useful info...
$40 for 14 days or $180 for the season (September to April)
Hey Eric,
Do you have cell service there? Any idea on if Verizon 4g is available there? Definitely looks like a place I want to stay and boondock for a while, but I need Internet!
I've been getting Sprint 4g LTE almost everywhere. Just a weak 3G tonight though.
Well your not gonna do good with ATT or Verizon.
Anything else is better, even Sprint and T-Mobile are the way to go.
Interesting, I've had no problems what-so-ever with my Verizon phone and I've been using it for over a year now full time. Haven't been to a single place yet that didn't have great 4G service. Just wondering if it available there.
Andre Normandin The service is excellent. But Verizon locked you out of your phone.
No matter what service you get they have almost unlimited roaming. Sprint you can roam so long is it isn't the majority of network time a month.
Never mind.
O, no I am in Georgia at the moment. Verizon hasn't locked me out of anything. I just like the looks of the area, and just want to make sure that Verizon 4G is available there, as I'm adding that to my places to visit list.
Thanks to both you and Eric for the feedback.
- Andre
Love this video. I drive that route all the time between Phoenix and San Diego. What ya think of Arizona so far?
This time of year, I love it! But I'm not a heat person, so I wouldn't enjoy it in the summertime.
Nomadic Fanatic go up north on I-17 from Phoenix to Flagstaff if possible. You wont regret it. B E A Utiful up there....
Nomadic Fanatic Yep! That's exactly why we came back to the PNW from PHX because after 14 yrs I couldn't stand the heat. However, we'll be heading back like the snowbirds soon! Enjoy the desert and all the sounds of the night but be careful with Jax because coyotes have been known to approach your camp even in daylight.
Happy Holidays to both of you and safe travels Eric.
Dude you're livin the dream bro I wish I could take off and live on the road like that And see all the bad Ass places of America😔 I'm enjoying all your videos keep up the good work✌
I like it when he puts the camera down outside, then walks into
the scene, it takes a lot of time and leg work, not to mention all
the editing, but the final product looks quit professional.
If I can help it I never drill holes in anything. Try using Velcro , they make it in different strengths. That way when your done with the lights you just have to clean off the residue from the Velcro.
Hey Eric, once you have seen most of USA will you try Europe or Asia?
I've been hearing what sounds like the Mario Bro's coin sound occasionally on your videos, do they denote anything specific?
Text message tone on my iPhone. :)
Ah ok.
Ok, did I just hear you say that you were driving with your window down?? Is Jax loose while you have the window down? Do you worry about him going out the window? This would freak me out. You can get a seat belt clip for Jax harness that would keep him safe. Maybe I heard you wrong.
GREAT vids like always. Keep up the good work!
I finally figured out where I've heard your old intro music. There's a downloadable game for the wii called Midnight Pool or something...
I found it, actually. It's called "Old Friend" by Silent Partner. I'm adding it back into my intro. Give me a few days to incorporate it. :)
Merry Christmas you two!! :) Happy Travels!!
arizona is about a mile to your east and the mexican border is about 400 yards to your south
Is it cleaner than slab city?
Yes. Much better. No smell.
Do you have $ reserve s for travel maintenance? So curious
I can see you have lost some weight! Good job , and great video as always
Way Nice, man!
Best of luck in your new location!
I can't comment on the comments on here but I saw you might be coming to the east cost...Ohio is great in the summer
Eric, I have watched your video's for a long time even when all the trouble going on about donations. I will have to say you now seem like a regular person and I hope you stay that way. I was disappointed in you for a while, and every thing you were telling everyone seemed like sorta of a joke. Now though I am starting to believe that you have changed. All I can say is keep it up be a regular guy and don't depend on everyone else to give ya a free ride. I do enjoy you and Jax doing your thins, take care and god speed.
Any TV signals out there?
Cool video. I bet it really gets hot there in the summer. True about all the comments on snakes, spiders and Coyotes. Be observant.
Eric you can get a good little vacuum to save your knees on the carpet... from Walmart, for under 30 bucks; I have one
You're my favorite reality show. The desert isn't my favorite. Let's get some trees in there somewhere. K? Happy travels.
Yup. heading east, but I've got to put up with some desert along the way.
Eric, what happened to your tv mounted behind passenger seat?
I sold that in October before I left and switched to the portable 7" (low watt) tv.
So funny .. When I saw the title of your video, I assumed you were going to talk about a part of your RV called a Pilot Knob!.... What a strange name for a place.
Pilot Knob is the name of the mountain. General Patton trained his troops there in preparation for invading North Africa.
So how much does it cost for a permit to stay in Pilot knob?
It looks really clean is it all clean like in your video? What a shame slab is filthy compared to what is in this video. Be safe
Very clean. I think the permit costs keeps a different type of folks here.
That looks like a virgin paradise compared to the mad max wasteland of Slab City.
Looks nice and sunny! That crack has me worried though! Cold and rainy here iN SC !
I would like to see you go to palm springs!
You should go to Globe, AZ! And spend a day or two in the Pinal mountains, or travel through Globe, AZ
Eric, have searched for where you found the solar lights, but to no avail - did you purchase them off Ebay? Guidance, please? Merry Christmas to the both of you!
Walmart site to store."Moonrays 91851 Premium Output Solar Powered LED Wall Mount..."
The U.S. Has such reasonable rates and great spots for camping.
When you do your rivet fix you might want to go through a reinforcing strip of metal, or go through a fender washer with each rivet. Otherwise the rivet head might just pop through the RV skin. Want to see the Rosie the Riveter repair!
Strangely enough, I was reminded of that old vampire bat desert horror movie when I watched this episode. LOL
The movie's name is Nightwing (1979).
Poor Jax...about 5 steps in the sand and then back in the confines of the RV.
Don't forget the Raid around the tires. Gotta be a lot of creepy crawlies out there.
It looks nice and warm there :)
Keep trucking Eric. :) Best of luck ever.
Jax is such an awesome cat.
With the solar lights why not seperate the solar part and run a wire to the side or front so that you dont have to move them to charge them. I am doing the same thing in my home for my front door but for when someone enters. I am still not decided when i will boondock but when i do i will do the same thing. I have a trailer but think i would rather do it with a sprinter van.
Looks cool there Dude.You dont know how lucky you are man. There's sod all over here in the UK :(
***** Do what? So the Uk is not in Europe?
***** Thats why i questioned your reply. I live on my 38 food Discovery here in the uk.I have to use campsites and pay the fees. Its not to bad in winter because its cheaper to be on a site than on the road.Full hookup and all that. But the other prob with this is its to bloody big. Simple as.You have Idiots on the UK forums saying to newcomers. Yeh Yeh there great if a dustbin lorry can get down a road you can.Like a dustbin lorry dont't have a serious paint job that you dont want to scratch up. Ohhh its endless bull Shit over here.
Your arse, Scotland is majestic.
Chris Dorman Whos arse Chris? Im a bit puddled now lol
" Stay Free And Unplugged" ........I like it :)
Poor little Jax was definitely in one STICKY SITUATION!!!1 lol Would love to have seen that!! I do hope you wiped his paws off from the poison on the strip m'dear!! :P Love your vid's thank you for taking me with you two!! :)
Merry Christmas to you both!
Merry Christmas!
Have you ever got nekkid with Jax ?
Eric, can you talk a little about liability insurance?
Meant top of rv/ you can mount those flexible solar panels!
Thanks for all the RV tips.
You are the king of the road.
My two cents...I like your "new" intro and out to (i don't know what you are doing now...well I know some things)...but...I wish you said "Jax and his partner Eric" -- rather than human servant. The two of you have a close, mutual, loving relationship is all I'm saying :-)
Merry Xmas Eric and Jax
Eric, you missing the green of the northwest yet?
Yes. Very much
'Stay free and unplugged' I like that! I'm not such a fan of the whole 'human servant' outro though.
Solar lights do have rechargeable batteries in them, which will eventually lose the ability to recharge and need replacing.
Hans was here.
Nice!
Take your time and keep heading east, you'll be in New England by the summertime.