Fulltime truck camper takes a break from the road: a cabin on a ranch in Montana! Tour + what I do!

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  • Hey all! I've recently taken a break from full-time truck camping to fully enjoy the fruits of my labor: the company I've been working on and off with for the last 7 years offered me one of their guest cabins while I work on their ranch! Come and check it out with me, and see some of the work that I get to do.

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  • @markatraveler3238
    @markatraveler3238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to hear you are getting your voice back. looks like a great job and even better to have a neat little home to go back to after a hard day of work ( luxury accommodations ) I'm sure you wont get too spoiled. I always enjoy your videos thanks for sharing ( puppy is getting so big ) Id love to land a job like that on the road. As always stay safe and healthy .

  • @worklessenjoylifemore
    @worklessenjoylifemore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a nice cabin!! I totally understand the work situation, I have been working a ton since December and I think I’m finally finished with work for a while. Now it’s finally time to hit the road!! Unfortunately fuel prices suck but what can you do? I think now that you have a good following it won’t matter what kind of videos you make, people will follow along your story. Enjoy that warm cabin 🔥

  • @andybryant9801
    @andybryant9801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw this beautiful dog and just hit subscribe.😁

    • @SueTay.
      @SueTay. ปีที่แล้ว

      The pup made me hit the subscribe too :)

  • @hateskatz
    @hateskatz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad you got your voice back! :). Excited to find out what your project is! I’ll stop complaining about the Northern MN snow now! Naw…no I won’t! There’s more on the way.

  • @Serf_dumb
    @Serf_dumb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That pup might just be stealing the show!

  • @marcelmaly4112
    @marcelmaly4112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your dog is just BEAUTIFUL, and he just LOVES YOU. Montana looks fantastic. Great video. Thank you.

  • @terminald7064
    @terminald7064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That thing throws some snow, and you got your voice back!! Time to sing some tunes 😁❤️

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s gotten a lot better but I am still missing an entire octave in my voice. My favorite octave too. Sucks but at least I can still kinda sing!

  • @doodles2814
    @doodles2814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always enjoy your videos, I was belly laughing with Zeda'a antics at the end! Her facial expressions and yours, absolutely hilarious! Looking forward to your next vid, whatever and whenever that is! Hope you enjoy the cabin with its extra space.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! She is a character that’s for sure.

  • @yooperdog
    @yooperdog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want a snowblower like that. Looking forward to seeing the project.
    Many of the TH-camrs I've been watching are bailing on travel, either due to fuel prices or just wanting a home base.
    Hope you're feeling better, work safe.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want one too! Hahaha. I think this thing goes for a budget friendly $100,000 or so. Very affordable! 😂 I rented it, obviously.
      Diesel hit $5.45 here yesterday. It’s obscene.
      Thanks for watching buddy!

  • @donnabaker6732
    @donnabaker6732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found you... been watching your videos... you are my all time favorite and your trips are my best escape here from Florida... keep up the great work...best..DB

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Donna! I mean this time of year Florida must be pretty nice, no?

    • @donnabaker6732
      @donnabaker6732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 never snow ❄️🌨️... visited Montana 8 years ago... left a "magical" ✨ mark on me forever 😊

  • @BeyondtheBack40
    @BeyondtheBack40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a dozer operator I don’t envy you guys and gals working in the elements, keep up the great work :)

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, it has been a rough job thus far. Two weeks of terrible weather, then it’s one or two “decent” days, folllowed by massive snow storms, rain, 30-60mph winds. Today was a nice day for half of it, yesterday it snowed for half the day and was a full on blizzard for a few hours. and now we’re supposed to get 6-12” of snow starting tomorrow. I’m looking forward to finishing this job and taking a nice cushy inside project for the rest of the summer.

  • @gregdeeth5701
    @gregdeeth5701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved how you got all excited with the size of your room. Keep sending whatever you can and I'll be here ready to watch. I'm hoping gas prices drop as well, they're pretty crappy up here in Ontario too. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @tmac8394
    @tmac8394 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome bro!! Just u and ur gsd ❤️👍🏼🤙🏽😄. I wud love to do that one day

  • @tpseeker3367
    @tpseeker3367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soo good to see are looking up for ya Vic. Zeda has gotten so HUGE. Glad that your looking & sounding better as well. Shit this day in age I'm pretty sure we'll be Happy with Any vid that you post. Oh you're teasing a lot of people with yer fancy smancy snow blower. Looking forward to your next vid for a much needed mental escape.
    ps
    Hope Zeda has calmed done on her chewing. Hate to see the cabin turned into kindling & sawdust.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! The snowblower isn’t mine. I rented it. It costs a fortune even to rent. It also eats diesel to the tune of 15 gallons per mile using this blower attachment. I didn’t calculate fuel right on my bid at all so I’ll be eating that cost. It’s okay though because I always bid over in other areas in case one spot I fall short on.
      Zeda is completely untrustworthy right now with her chewing. I throw her in her kennel whenever I have to go anywhere that I can’t bring her.

    • @tpseeker3367
      @tpseeker3367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I'll never understand why diesel costs more than Supreme gas @@downbytheriver501 . Diesel was cheaper to make & making biodiesel is even cheaper especially if you know what restaurants to (cough cough) borrow the fry oil from. Oh well the corporations win Again.
      Just glad to see yer ugly mug & Zeda again. Won't be long till you won't even have to close the door to the kennel

  • @elcachanilla1759
    @elcachanilla1759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome videos, I just came across your channel. I like the true reality of living in a camper and your rants. How about more cooking or pizza videos? I enjoyed your pizza video! Stay safe, stay warm! Count me in as a new subscriber! 👍

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah I will be doing more videos with cooking for sure. I usually don’t get too carried away with them though because it’s not something I really want to focus on.
      Thanks for the sub!

  • @Retired-nohurry
    @Retired-nohurry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just keep showing life, even if it isn't truck camping.

  • @steveho7190
    @steveho7190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work. I have a Bigfoot camper on a srw like yours but I'm considering on getting a drw. I like the back roads and off beaten paths you take. Do you think a drw would handle them? I like the stability of a drw but afraid I won't be able to get very far with it and thinking I should stick with my srw. Your thoughts? Thank you 🙏

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've seen TH-cam channels such as "trail mater" and "BSF recovery" where they take dually trucks down incredibly technical roads to recover others who are in need and have me reconsidering the capabilities of dually trucks. my primary concern previously was not being able to air down the rears much and the possibility of getting rocks stuck between the rear tires, but the more I research, I find that those problems are not very common. So...I would take a closer look at getting one myself. it would be nice to have more GAWR in the rear. thanks for watching!

    • @steveho7190
      @steveho7190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 Thanks for replying. I'll check out those two channels. For rear drw air downs... there are valve stem extensions for the 2 inner tires that extend out to the outside wheels. Safe travels and happy camping.

  • @gtrgtr7851
    @gtrgtr7851 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donr give up your channel brother, just show what you are building and I will be watching....keep your head up....

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Not giving up on it anytime soon, just can’t drop vids as much as I’d like to.

    • @gtrgtr7851
      @gtrgtr7851 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 good, I was concerned, you seemed a bit depressed in the last video...

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gtrgtr7851 yeah I haven’t been in the best of moods Over the last couple months.

    • @gtrgtr7851
      @gtrgtr7851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@downbytheriver501 I get it brother

  • @jeffreywaychoff5506
    @jeffreywaychoff5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Vic enjoy your time living in the Cabin. Hopefully your Project will give you enough income to hit the road again. Cheers !

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure will! Looking forward to paying off my credit cards too. Those things have been stacking up since last summer. Been a rough few months.

  • @BillSprague
    @BillSprague 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s one fine, very well outfitted cabin. I’d love to see your project as it develops. I’m an old Civil Engineer who still dabbles and I always enjoy seeing ours’ plans come to fruition. Focus on the project and we’ll be here, when you can share. Thanks for welcoming us to sit by your fire.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, I can say that I wish this company would’ve just had me design the plans or have them sent over to an engineer right away because the plans changed three times, and once after I bidded on the project! Hahaha, fortunately they were okay with me changing the pricing after the revised blueprints were a bit more work than bid on. Thanks for watching bill!

    • @BillSprague
      @BillSprague 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@downbytheriver501 Welcome to my world, Brother. 🤔

  • @toddhewett1027
    @toddhewett1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    78degrees in Billings today.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! It was about 55 here. Very warm for this time of year.

    • @toddhewett1027
      @toddhewett1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay safe and stay warm man. Its going to be cooler for the 10 days.