I came across your channel looking for information about Mirco Minnie's and am having a blast catching up on your travels and learning about the camper! Your family is so much fun and I look forward to following along on your adventures. Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks for the kind words! And glad you’ve found it helpful and fun as that’s our goal. :) We’ve slowed down on our videos lately because we haven’t been camping much at all this winter. But stay tuned in the early spring and we will start sharing some more adventures!
Hello Chadwick family. I bought the x-chocks you recommended (and they work great! )and a few other items you recommended. Thanks for your videos. Looking forward to more.
Hey guys. I just came across your channel because my wife and I are looking at buying “Sandy’s” sister ha ha ha. Love your videos and I’ll keep watching your adventures for tips and inspiration. Thanks again
Love you guys! So good with your tips! I’ve started to really learn a lot from you two. Surge protector great idea. I watched the one with you winterizing your rig. Couple of reviewing your video, I think I might be able to do it myself…..maybe 🙏😉
Love your videos! Found your channel when I was searching for videos on the 2100BH but I subbed for the cool adventures you guys go on! Thanks for the inspiration!
Just found your great channel and subbed.👍 We purchased a 2019 barely used Grand Design Reflection 28bh in March of this year. We are retired an due to covid we decided to put our rig in a static spot in a nice local RV Park so we could use it for long weekends every week. Our grandsons love staying in the camper as well. We have the x-chocks and vent covers on our rig. We have a different model of Line analyzer / surge protector but imo they are the first thing to by before ever hooking your rig to power. I am amazed to see how few people have them. In fact the fella parked next to us had a power surge take out his converter during hurricane Sally and he STILL hasn’t purchased one. 🙄
Totally agree about the surge protector being the first thing you should buy. Still blows my mind when I see people without one. I’ve heard of so many stories like the one you shared.
Hey guys would love to hear about the towing experience. What motor did the F150 come with. How are the climbs and mph & mpg averages at your overall normal cruising speed. How about sway control. So i noticed your bathroom has no sink.. Hows that work everyone using kitchen, or spit in the toilet.. God Bless .. Shout out from Miami, Fla.
Hey thanks for checking our channel out - We were sold the equalizer E2 hitch from our dealer. It does what it is supposed to and shifts the weight to the front of the truck just fine. However - I can't 100% recommend it because the L brackets that attach to the trailer frame have needed to be re-tightened to their spec torque about 3-5 times already this summer. They just work a little loose and then become set at a slight angle which makes noise when we turn. Not a huge deal so I'm not going to change this, but I would see what all the options are. I think for the price it's not a bad weight distribution hitch. Hopefully this is helpful info. A buddy of mine has the E4 and it can take a bit of a heavier trailer load more easily, but both are good products.
Love the video! What stabilizers are you using that you mention in the video in addition to the xchocks? Our kids also shake our 2100bh when sleeping in the bunks.
We use the stabilizers that came attached to the rig (the ones you hand crank down), and then add the x-chocks for extra support. It doesn’t get rid of all of the shake , but it does help tremendously.
I'm with you, Christina. Red wine and smores make a great pair. I have not figured out a great place to store my red wine. I usually jsut lay it down flat in the cabinet above the sink. We have enough stuff int there that it won't roll around too much during travel, so it has worked out well, but i want to find a better way to travel with it. The one tip I can tell you is that I've found it is better to find wine with the twist off caps rather than a cork so that you can reseal it well when you head home or change campsites!
I noticed your truck has an open bed and you hauled stuffs in it. Do you secure them or do you just leave them exposed? I have an open bed pickup, too. I haul a portable 3000-watt generator with a 5 gallon gas tank and a 5 gallon water tank for boondocking. I use small chain and a lock to secure them.
I use cam straps/ratchet straps to secure everything down so it doesn’t move around back there. And then I also have a cable and padlock to lock the bikes and generator to the truck when needed.
Never tried it with just the x-chocks and no stabilizers, so not sure if it would work. But I do feel like the x-chocks add and additional level of stabilization beyond just the stabilizers themselves. It’s not overly dramatic, but still noticeable.
So looks like you’ll be camping in Texas soon?? We saw a camper the other day and Caleb was convinced we were in Colorado because there are only campers in CO. 🤣
Thank you for all the info about these outside accessories and so key to have! We are just starting out and getting things ready.
Awesome video. Good times u have family time.
Thanks 🙏 so much. I can’t wait for us to get back out soon. I’m in planning mode 🏕🛻
I came across your channel looking for information about Mirco Minnie's and am having a blast catching up on your travels and learning about the camper! Your family is so much fun and I look forward to following along on your adventures. Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks for the kind words! And glad you’ve found it helpful and fun as that’s our goal. :) We’ve slowed down on our videos lately because we haven’t been camping much at all this winter. But stay tuned in the early spring and we will start sharing some more adventures!
Gotta get some of those bumper covers! 💯
For sure, you don’t want to lose that stinky slinky down the highway.
Hello Chadwick family. I bought the x-chocks you recommended (and they work great! )and a few other items you recommended. Thanks for your videos. Looking forward to more.
Awesome, Daniel! So glad the suggested items are working out for you as well. More videos are coming soon!
Learning so much from your videos! Thank you! We just bought a 2021 Micro Minnie 2100 BH so super helpful all your tips with your various videos
Congrats! You will love it. And thanks for watching.
Hey guys. I just came across your channel because my wife and I are looking at buying “Sandy’s” sister ha ha ha. Love your videos and I’ll keep watching your adventures for tips and inspiration. Thanks again
Thanks, Kyle! Maybe one day Sandy and her sister will run into each other at a campground and have a family reunion ;)
Love the music choice
Having a traveling “home” seemed to make it fit. Thanks 🙏
Just got micro Minnie 2108DS 👏👏👏❤️. Excited! You guys are fun and so helpful! Great music! We are in Southern Oregon, come see the Pacific Northwest!
Thanks! Glad you’ve found the videos helpful. Congrats on the new rig!
And yes, the PNW is definitely on our bucket list!
Love you guys! So good with your tips! I’ve started to really learn a lot from you two. Surge protector great idea. I watched the one with you winterizing your rig. Couple of reviewing your video, I think I might be able to do it myself…..maybe 🙏😉
Thanks for watching. Once you get the hang of winterizing it’s really not too hard. You can totally do it!
Love your mods....Thank You...I'm a new subscriber..Jesse & Frances shout out from Miami, Fla.
Welcome Jess & Frances, thanks for subbing. I love Miami, we use to have an office in Coconut Grove and I would visit often.
Love your videos! Found your channel when I was searching for videos on the 2100BH but I subbed for the cool adventures you guys go on! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, Brandon. You’re too kind. Glad you are enjoying them!
Just found your great channel and subbed.👍
We purchased a 2019 barely used Grand Design Reflection 28bh in March of this year. We are retired an due to covid we decided to put our rig in a static spot in a nice local RV Park so we could use it for long weekends every week. Our grandsons love staying in the camper as well.
We have the x-chocks and vent covers on our rig. We have a different model of Line analyzer / surge protector but imo they are the first thing to by before ever hooking your rig to power. I am amazed to see how few people have them. In fact the fella parked next to us had a power surge take out his converter during hurricane Sally and he STILL hasn’t purchased one. 🙄
Totally agree about the surge protector being the first thing you should buy. Still blows my mind when I see people without one. I’ve heard of so many stories like the one you shared.
Hey guys would love to hear about the towing experience. What motor did the F150 come with. How are the climbs and mph & mpg averages at your overall normal cruising speed. How about sway control. So i noticed your bathroom has no sink.. Hows that work everyone using kitchen, or spit in the toilet.. God Bless .. Shout out from Miami, Fla.
Thanks Jesse, I’ll film some truck stuff on our trip this week! 👍🏻
Awesome videos, thanks. We are looking at buying a Micro Minnie. What hitch do you use?
Hey thanks for checking our channel out - We were sold the equalizer E2 hitch from our dealer. It does what it is supposed to and shifts the weight to the front of the truck just fine. However - I can't 100% recommend it because the L brackets that attach to the trailer frame have needed to be re-tightened to their spec torque about 3-5 times already this summer. They just work a little loose and then become set at a slight angle which makes noise when we turn. Not a huge deal so I'm not going to change this, but I would see what all the options are. I think for the price it's not a bad weight distribution hitch. Hopefully this is helpful info. A buddy of mine has the E4 and it can take a bit of a heavier trailer load more easily, but both are good products.
Thanks so much for that valuable information.
Love the video! What stabilizers are you using that you mention in the video in addition to the xchocks? Our kids also shake our 2100bh when sleeping in the bunks.
We use the stabilizers that came attached to the rig (the ones you hand crank down), and then add the x-chocks for extra support. It doesn’t get rid of all of the shake , but it does help tremendously.
Great video guys. What speed do you tow your trailer on the freeway? Thanks
We never go over 65mph because that’s what the tires are rated for. So far, so good!
Ashley, how else do you store your wine?!
I love a good wine slushy 😉, but a solid red with a smore also hits the spot, after a day with the boys.
I'm with you, Christina. Red wine and smores make a great pair. I have not figured out a great place to store my red wine. I usually jsut lay it down flat in the cabinet above the sink. We have enough stuff int there that it won't roll around too much during travel, so it has worked out well, but i want to find a better way to travel with it. The one tip I can tell you is that I've found it is better to find wine with the twist off caps rather than a cork so that you can reseal it well when you head home or change campsites!
I noticed your truck has an open bed and you hauled stuffs in it. Do you secure them or do you just leave them exposed?
I have an open bed pickup, too. I haul a portable 3000-watt generator with a 5 gallon gas tank and a 5 gallon water tank for boondocking. I use small chain and a lock to secure them.
I use cam straps/ratchet straps to secure everything down so it doesn’t move around back there. And then I also have a cable and padlock to lock the bikes and generator to the truck when needed.
Thanks for the great info. What truck do you use for towing?
We have a Ford F-150 with the 3.7L Ecoboost Engine and Max Towing Package. It pulls our little trailer fantastically.
Can you tell me your hitch set up? What is height of the coupler for level towing? Thanks. Stay safe.
How do you secure surge protector so it doesn’t get stolen?
I bought a separate little tiny cable master lock. See Amazon affiliate link below:
amzn.to/3AeTuMR
Does the X chock actually stabilize the trailer? Have you tried it without the stabilizers?
Never tried it with just the x-chocks and no stabilizers, so not sure if it would work. But I do feel like the x-chocks add and additional level of stabilization beyond just the stabilizers themselves. It’s not overly dramatic, but still noticeable.
Please always still use regular chocks, even when using X-Chocks. They are not meant to replace regular chocks.
Agreed. We absolutely do use both. We actually only use the X-chocks for extra stabilization, and use regular chocks for the actual chocking.
What are some of your favorite must-have accessories to go with your RV or tent setup for camping?
So looks like you’ll be camping in Texas soon?? We saw a camper the other day and Caleb was convinced we were in Colorado because there are only campers in CO. 🤣
I mean it’s on film so that must mean it will be true Lauren