Alabama's Mardi Gras District ~ Hurricane Devastated Coastal Route
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010. I travel with a 2009 Honda CMX 250 on the back of my RV on a Titan Ramp 600lb carrier. Bike goes 78mph and gets 70mpg. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
*Video: Panasonic Lumix G95
*Main Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens (100% manual focus)
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic Air Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
Music: / audiolibrary & www.epdiemicsound.com
Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. Born April 21st 2010.
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Hears a strange noise. Gets spooked. Walks quickly towards Miranda. Abruptly signs off. LOL
🤣🤣 I would have been running to Miranda 🤣🤣
Oohweeohhowa!!
Come on he added that growl in post for fun 🤩
Let's go watch a horror movie, he said... It'll be fun, he said... // 'He'... is not your friend.
I just want to say thank you Eric for sharing your travels with the world. I'm unable travel so it's awesome that you share these beautiful places with the world Eric. Rock on Eric!
You and I are kindred spirits. Palm trees and and any kind of water fills my soul!
I'd imagine watching Alien alone in a theater would add to the experience.
Happy to have your videos, especially, this week! Lost a close family member and love the comfort of an Eric and Jax video!!!
That was too funny! Your ending reminded me of the time my nephew came to visit. We were sitting on the porch playing cards. His back was turned toward the river facing the road. I was in front facing the river. The darker it got the more he'd ask me what that sound was coming from the field. It was the cow breathing heavy Robert. It was a deer snorting Robert. It was a bobcat across the river Robert. He was so proud of getting to go see a scary movie with his cousins, when he asked the next time what that sound was I sat my cards down slammed my hands on the table & yelled Robert how can you go see a haunted movie with your cousins when you can't play a game of cards with Aunt Kim on her front porch? He jumped a mile off that chair. (He wasn't use to my night sounds as being normal for my surroundings, coming from the suburbs of a city) I walked him down to my Sisters & gave him a flashlight.
That was a fun video. I needed that little respite after last few days of turmoil. Thanks for letting us tag along!
That was the most frightening movie of my life. Had my eyes covered the whole time.
_The Exorcist_ is my 'scariest' movie.
_Jaws & Alien_ to name a few!
Thanks for bringing some of those cooler temperatures to Florida. ❄🌴🐊
Wow they played Alien just for you! 👍
I love how down there you can hit 4 states in a few hours.
We took that same route. It is kind of sad how much devastation still remains.
I checked out the internet you have been talking about finely. I'm extremely grateful i did. You are a life saver...
Mobile's Mardi Gras is older than New Orleans. 😁
Love Alabama!!! Love Florida, Love Mississippi, Love Louisiana!!!!!
I once stayed a few days in Biloxi, MS while taking an Air Force training class back in the mid nineties and was booked to stay at the Howard Dumpster right there. The room they gave me was not cleaned and that pissed me off when I was told the maid staff was gone and they were booked up. To add insult to injury they refused to refund me that nights stay. I checked out and went next door to the Hilton Suites. Got the refund from Howard (Dumpster) Johnson's corporate office later.
How fantastic is that to have an entire movie theatre to yourself! The move that scared me back in the day was The Fog. Hope you got some sleep with no nightmares. 👽
That's reminds me of the first time I saw JAWS.. I lived in Monterey, Ca.
Haven't been in the Ocean since.
LOL. My Uncle helped build the shark & I live in Naples Florida. I hear that dern music everytime I get waist deep in the gulf!! Ha-sharks circled my Dad all the time as he was fishing. I've been bumped by them many times as a child-never a problem till that stupid movie. 😂🤣😹
Me either! LOL Even pools at night were to scary back then
Mobile and Robertsdale ... my old stomping grounds. I've been to that AMC many times. glad to see it open again.
That was funny at the last, when you got spooked. All was very interesting.
It's fun to travel with you Eric, thanks 👍🇨🇭
I was 31 years old when Alien was released, it freaked me out big time! I can't imagine watching it alone in a theater. 😲
#203 Good morning, Eric. Their is a Battleship in Mobil, Alabama. USS Alabama BB 60. You could stop and visit it if you are bored. 35,000 tons of steel. With nine 16 inch (406 mm), 45 Cal. Naval Rifles. They don't build them like that anymore. Alien? Now that's a movie I haven't seen in a long time. Good scary movie!!
Cool, this IS our neighborhood 😃 The eyes of the Shark glow red at night. Your always welcome back.
Even when I go back and binge on your older videos I see you as a leader figure like a Father or a President or a Viking. It's like in my mind you're this dude who is incredibly intelligent yet artistic and I mean this honestly. I've been binging since Christmas and I started watching video's from 5 years back. If you ever start a website where you link to you're uploads you should make playlists and separate them by RV. The Channel is like a book and chapters are by RV's you have owned.
I appreciate your confidence to just drive around and do what you please and also I hope you and Jax stay safe always 🙏
At 19:03 before you hear the "clink" sound I swear I saw something (shadow or fog maybe) run from left to right. You keep talking and then you hear that noise. Then it HIT ME...it was your breath. LOL!!!! Forget it. I died laughing after I figured it out.
LOL, everything is spooking me out. Reason I don't watch those movies🤣. I like that coast too. Enjoyed. Be safe. 😊👍
Jax is the coolest cat ever! ♥️♥️ Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. TaterTot adds a lot to your channel. She was a good investment. Does the RV drive differently with TatorTot being towed? Has it decreased your gas mileage? Take care and travel safely. Hug JaxMan for me!♥️🐱🐱
Mardi Gras was cancelled already for 2021. Just like the Rose Parade. Hopefully in spring more and more will open again. Which will be great so you can enjoy more and video more for us. But right now I’m enjoying your videos. Even just the driving , the views, the peace of nature. When you’re in the city and it’s crowded that is something you need (or at least I do) just to give me peace and joy. I don’t love your complaining about the closures but I also feel the same and respect your venting.
4:30 "...it's just gone ..." between the slats ... um, there is not supposed to be anything there, but a place for water and sand to wash through. Just plumbing below the floor.
"I'm doing me, You do You"
About time! 😄
That was a spooky movie. Love the harness with ID tag on Jax.
Eric I'm glad to hear you say the old Koolaid Man commercial phrase again, "Oh Yeahhh" makes me smile everytime you say it : )
We've seen that movie more times than you've had a birthdays. One of the BEST movies EVER!
Love the quirky shops to bad they weren't open the weather has played havoc the last few years and know the pandemic kinda hard to get ahead
Glad you are enjoying the warmer weather. Just a few years ago, I found out the the first Mardi Gras was in Mobile - not New Orleans.
Looks like a lot of fun. Wishing you safe and fun travels.
I lived in one of those Shasta campers for two weeks when I was 18. Really brought back some good memories.
Alien was my favorite. Loved Jonesy the kitty. Thought for sure that the alien got in him.. took my little sister to that movie back in the day. Had to take her out to the bathroom cuz she almost puked during the gross scene. (She's a nurse now)good times!!!! When I watched the movie Signs. .had to walk alone into my place next to the woods. Freaked me out.
Looking at Jax man...that boy suuuuure has lost some weight. It looks good on him! > '.'
Don't be scared Eric. Pretty cool showing the old school spookies again Be good, stay safe.
You are brave. Watching a horror movie alone in the theatre? I can't even watch a horror movie at home surrounded by family. Lol.
That's a shame the coast is still so torn up. I'm glad you are enjoying Tater Tot so much.
What was the name of the park you stayed at in Robertsdale, AL? I'm looking for areas I can stay in when I visit my daughter later this year.
I'm in Pensacola, stop by and say Hi 👋 I'll be at work 8-5 at the Ford Dealership.
What a beautiful drive!
Eric, may want to consider some rear rubber flaps for the Class A to protect tater tot from rock wounds...
or a skirt, I have one on my Class C that works really well for rocks
One of my favorites ❤️
Lol you spooked me out at the end! Lol
Man Those beaches are beautiful, so white and bright........
that whole coast drive use to be completely taken up by structures.There use to be HUGE mansions on the other side of the road and use to be huge floating casinos on the water back in the 90's. I use to work down there every three months or so back in the 90's. Hurricane Katrina wiped it all out in 2005 just a few months after I had been there.
Eric and JAX MAN 🧡 thank you for sharing your video with us I enjoy them so much. Be safe in your travels 💓🐈💓🐈☀️☀️
Sweet Home Alabama! Fantastic place for coastside bicycle riding Lovin the ride! Am living vicariously through your adventures till spring when we hope to be on the road agin😊
Eric, for your info, they canceled “Mardi Gras” this year in New Orleans.
Probably the safest New Orleans has been in quite a while!
Eric.I live just about 20 minutes west of Mobile Alabama in grand bay that was not a casino you mentioned when exiting onto water street that is the cruise ship terminal
I love the quirky places you go! It’s a lot of fun!
So much to see so little time! Show all to yourself! how cool! Stay safe!
Have family that lives on the coast. Sadly they were about finish repairs when the last hurricane hit. Thankfully they are safe. It going take the area business a long time for them to recover. Of course, the virus added more problems to the recovery. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe and happy!
What navigation app do you use the most.
Awesome stops on this trip Eric, also don't forget the Seahawks play the Rams this Saturday afternoon Wildcard playoff game so don't miss it!!! Sunshine is our friend!
Go Hawks 👊
Hi there Eric and Jax. So happy you are enjoying your day outside 😀 Thanks for taking us along every where you go. Keep the videos coming give Jax a hug Stay safe out there on the road your friends Gerry and Pat from Amarillo Texas
I would love to be traveling with you in all that beautiful weather! Love your video, stay safe and give Jax a big hug for me. 👍🏻😎🤗🤩💗
Hey Eric, better respond to this comment!
That’s awesome about the popcorn. Can’t beat that. Plus what a kick. I love a great movie like Alien in the big theater. Awesome
Cool video. You always have fun times. Stay well and happy. 🚲
"In space, no one can hear you scream."
Thanks for the info on the AMC buckets! I used mine all of once or twice last year before they all shut their door. Glad to see u doing ur own thing n being happy. Happy travels!
That’s really sad all the destruction down on the coasts from the hurricanes. Great to see you crossing Alabama. That’s where I am at up in Birmingham 👍
Beautiful drive!
The parking area under the Shark shop helps with flooding damage... Storm surge just flows under the building.
After Hurricane Sandy, people rebuilding in New Jersey were strongly urged to use that technique.
I got into so much trouble over that movie. After my sister and I saw it a couple days later she got a stomach ache and I convinced her she had an alien inside of her, it was funny until my dad got home from work. Wiped that smile right off my face. lol.. thanks for sharing.
19:09 "CLING" something followed you home....
Go south NE Fla. Gonna get chilly for at least a couple nights Thurs and Fri. Be safe and stay healthy and hug that kitty!
I heard that growl and clang too. Geez. Stay safe.
Let's go watch a horror movie, he said... It'll be fun, he said... // 'He'... is not your friend.
Another fun ride! Thanks man!
Marti Gras originated in Mobile. Also, the visitors center right there has some docents who are amazing historically informative. Thanks for the great video
I love your channel eric "nomadic fanatic" and jax too
Love your videos and the kitty , keep them coming!
That place still hasn't fully came back from Katrina. I enjoyed the time I was stationed down there.
I heard something too .
Any chance you could share a link to where you got that harness for jax? I have a cat roughly that size and I like that harness.
Last scene..what a hoot
What year and model is your rv
What do you think of the Hurricane Katrina tree sculptures in Biloxi? 🗿🌞
Hi from Panama City beach !! Hope you and Jax enjoy the beaches !!!😎😎
00:29 there were THREE Palms there before the storm..
Good attitude, good movie.....life is good Eric. Fun video, thanks.
Thanks for the video Eric loved the downtown tour, very cool with the movie theater all to yourself. Stay safe on your travels 😊
Some places leave the Christmas decorations up until the 6th or so. For the religious coming of the 3 Kings. In Florida, it's sometimes called ' Kings day" , where you gift people 3 gifts to celebrate the 3 gifts brought to the baby Jesus.
We were just on I-10 from TX. Began Dec. 30th to Florida. Here on the west coast waiting for the Tampa RV Super Show. If you are going we will have our WTTL RV T-shirts on. Hey - our blue ox says to keep the mechanism more level than what your showed...we put a drop hitch on to make ours more level with our jeep. Just wondering don''t want yours to bind up on you. Agreed do not live in fear!
The light was great. Our AMC closes down to bad. Happy travels.
Hey good to see you in central florida today 1.9.21 and waive to you! Love to stop by and say hello as im in same place.
I like watching Eric get spooked. I remember when he heard a splash on the bridge. I hate when leaving a movie late at night and it seems all the staff went home and they sometimes make you leave the through the door in the theater.n
Still think you need a spinning key on top of the smart car
Ya, that would be a great idea a big wind up key rotating with Nomadic Fanatic written on it!
Great video thank you!
i love your adventures
Great video, thanks for sharing, sad our movie theater closed, now the drive in is coming back, well anyway thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy
it's all we can do coming into this new decade, is laugh and shake our head, hysterics they are a plenty!
Jax’s looks at you like he understands every word you say!
When I went to Biloxi, all the shops were pink. I laughed when I saw that. I bought a tshirt with a shark bite on it. Of course, too small now.
Mardi Gras started Tuesday in LA. Now you can eat King Cake without getting bad luck. 🎭