Travel Days! (Our Least Favorite Part of Full Time RV Life)
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- Travel Days are our least favorite part of Full Time RV LIfe!
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It's good to see that I'm not the only one who talks back to my GPS. 😄
You betcha, however after a long day of driving, most of what I say back to the GPS would have to be edited out. My spousal unit has often told me that she would rather get out rather than listen to me talk to an inanimate object that can't answer back. Oh well it is what it is. LOL
The only thing wrong with your videos... there not long enough
.. particularly love the travel footage,love seeing the changing country side!.😎🇳🇿
This is why I like my class a diesel flat towing a car. And I can access everything in the coach without having to put out either of the slides. It works for me very well.
My father and mother in law traveled too and had to give it up because she was getting sick from the constant jolting on her body and she’d get bladder infections from just sitting even though she wore loose fitting clothes. .. they of course no longer do this…enjoy while you are able and I hope many more wonderful miles ahead of you.
Loved Daisy's "uninterested" face! 😆
We had a travel day of 880 miles trying to outrun a winter storm from upper Wyoming to NM and it was 16 hours long. I don't recommend that ever in a 40' motorhome. I feel you Tara about sitting in the same position for a long time. stay safe and warm
Love the video!! Daisy is so sweet. Would love to see a RV through Daisy’s point of view.
We'd love to strap a gopro to her somehow... would be hilarious!
@@ChangingLanes Somehow I think Daisy's definition of hilarious and yours may have a slight difference!
For the first 5 years we totally travel by the seat of our pants and normally booked 2 or 3 days in advance. Not as easy now. All good and true points. Be well!!
You were correct about the P bottles dumped in the parking lot. That isn’t even the worst thing that happens in a truckstop parking lot. Good news is loves truck stops or putting in RV parking at some locations
Loved the video....as usual. Long travel days and multiple travel days definitely wear on you and after our adventure out west last Sept, from Knoxville, TN to our first stop in Williams, AZ, Peggy and I were definitely ready for a break. Five travel days in a row, with day 4 being 475 miles. I will NEVER do that again. BTW...we stayed at the Railside RV Ranch, based on y'alls comments on it from a couple of years ago...Nice. The Portal in Moab was a beautiful place too. Thanks for the suggestions guys and safe travels.
My husband and I are newbies still in the research process. We have learned so much from your channel! We watched every video from the beginning and appreciate all the effort you put into this. ❤️
Thanks for watching! 😊
Our Class A is all set for boondocking. Last spot we stayed was Tuttle creek camp ground, at Alabama Hills in Lone Pine Ca. Beautiful! High Sierras one side high desert other. Spent 2.5 weeks. Trash and RV dump. Also the movie sites from yesterday, see the museum. . Senior America the Beautiful card $8 a day. Enjoyed the creek, and bats at sunset! Stay put for awhile and save gas money. Lone Pine is a great place.
Tara’s face when Chad says “our Tun-know cover “was great.
Even with a 21' RV trailer fuel stops can be difficult. Prices on-highway are highest, but they're usually a straight shot that doesn't require tight turns. If I'm below half a tank sometimes I'll top off when I see a convenient place. I hate running low and having to use a cramped little gas station.
Love watching y’all travel as much as you do. We’ve been full time for over 2 years now and love (almost) every minute of it.
Questions for your live feed;
1) do you plan on adding an air ride suspension such as Kelderman to your new truck to help with comfort on travel days?
2) what has been the item you ended up using/liking WAY more than you ever thought you would?
Thanks!
We have been full-timing for about 7 months now. For us, it's an exception rather than a rule to have reservations for each night. Our travel plans are pretty fluid and we boondock a lot.
We try to plan out our fuel stops, but nothing is for sure until it happens!
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We try not to go more than 3 hours, but again, it depends on how we feel.
We have 3 large dogs and so we try to stop every 2 hours or so to let them out for potty and exercise.
Unlike you, we stay at Walmart and truck stops. We have a super C.
If you pull over is because it bother you see people trap behind ,which is a good sign aboout you guys ,it means u care.Not ofthen seen these days.Very nice.
Long travel days can be a drain on you, and when you aren't used to them, it seems like it's even worse. Because of our location we have to travel about 1100 miles to our "first" true destination before heading to the second one, and we now spend an extra day at the first one just to unwind and relax a little bit. I can't begin to imagine how much of a challenge it is for Tara - my heart goes out to you for keeping as upbeat as you do (I know we don't see you on the bad days, nor would I expect to - you need your "me" time just like everyone else).
This was my favorite video you all have done in a long time! I loved it and I loved just getting to see you travel and talk about the real life of travel days! You had some great tips and suggestions… Thanks for sharing 🥰
I agree I enjoy all the videos but this one particularly! I love seeing the places you stay and hearing the stories and real life!
We left Las Vegas 13 March 2022 and arrived in Alaska 15 April in our 41 footer. Your videos have helped but until you do it you will not know.
We are preparing to buy our first 5th wheel to go full time living in January and we are binge watching all of your videos and we really appreciate the in depth details.. the good the bad and the ugly 🥰😂
Thanks for watching! 😊
Yeah, I'm having those thoughts and during the preparations at the moment also.
And it's good to know that I'm not the only one stalking this couple 🤣🤣🤣.
Your content is seriously good, whether it's info, RV camps, or just plain enjoying yourselves.
I want to find a video of you guys where you are fighting headwinds and sidewinds, and what your vehicle is like coping with the tougher situations, including fuel consumption in the wind.
DAISY is definitely worth a "Like".... You 2 arent to shabby either!
I enjoy the music (nice video), Tara and Daisy! You too Chad! :-) Hugs from Brazil!
Too, funny, we do the same with the parking and when we get testy we usually say it’s because we are “Hangry”. Which is usually the case on travel days.
I’ve said it so many times before and I’ll say it again, This is the greatest Full Time RV site you can watch! You both are brilliant in your presentation. Along with Phil and Stacy with “Someday is Today”My bucket list before I pass is to meet you and Phil and Stacy at one place. You all are welcome at our place in Yuma anytime! Love You both. Jim and Vicki.
Loved this video. My husband and I just decided to start RVing and your videos were a big encouragement to us! Our Momentum is being built! Thanks for sharing your adventures, good and bad. It leaves a lot less for us to figure out on our own.
Congrats on the new MO! 😀
Great video! Great idea to have food with you. I find we are often swayed by restaurant signs - then regret it saying - we would have been here so much sooner, etc. We also love the rest stop spots. Daisy always steals the show 🥰🥰🥰
I couldn't believe you went through my old stomping grounds in Walden Colorado. I was the Undersheriff there for several years.
We had a 36' Renegade motorhome and I preferred to keep it to between 500-550 miles a day. That made it 8-9 hour days.
Tara, so there with ya on those kind of travel days. I have RA & Fibromyalgia, those kind of days are exhausting & painful for me🤗
I have RA and Fibro also... Sucks!! Hope you're able to keep going and enjoy life!! 🤗
100% I have fibro as well. Thankful for our class a so I can get up and walk when I need to our just put my feet up.
@@amyhenderson812 That's awesome! I've considered a Class A for that exact reason. I've also heard that being able to sit/stretch out on the couch is really beneficial. Whatever makes it work! Ha
@@brendenspudsbenjamin the passenger chair being a recliner is amazing. Highly recommend. As a Full-time working rver that does mean our desks are in our living room and we have no guest bed but we can pull #firecrackerthejeep and that's important to us as well.
As someone who has RVed their entire life, but just recently went full time, it's the travel days that have been the biggest pain/reward. We've finally gotten our system down to a few hours for breakdown and a few hours for setup. Our problem is we stay in a spot for a few months with the way contracts work for us, and then we usually move a long distance in a very short period of time. Fitting all of our stuff into our travel trailer can be quite the hassle. We're getting a cargo trailer this week to help the haul for the future, but hopefully, we can move to a fifth wheel that better meets our needs soon.
Also we love the way Gigi annunciates KOA, and when we go to places that have movies about them we love to watch while we're there. Did you enjoy a viewing of Tread while in Granby? LOL
We bought a 2020 Grand Design Momentum 397th in January. Before picking it up (from an individual at an RV park) I had never pulled more than a 12-foot trailer. I was SOOOOOOOO nervous about driving it. After 4 trips I am still a total newbie and trying to figure it out. Getting the GREEN on my hitch has been a personal nemesis. Thank y’all for the great videos. They help a TON!
Great video! I LOOOVE Colorado! Our two boys and their family’s live in Loveland and Berthoud… we visit as often as we can!
We met you last year at River Run. We didn't get to visit because my husband had just been tested for Covid (negative). You passed us a sticker through the truck window.
We have learned so much from your videos. Keep up the good work. Safe travels.
I remember that! 😊
Enjoyed all the content n excellent editing. Daisy may not be too interested BUT that is jus the cutest little thing.😊
I have to agree travel days are a bit stressful for me. Towing a long heavy trailer is challenging enough without worrying what some speed demon in a car will do. …pass then brake hard to make a turn…YIKES!!!
They see a truck/trailer and HAVE to pass even if you’re traveling at the speed limit.
You’re right pulling off to let even 1 car pass is preferable to them getting antsy, passing in a poor area and putting several vehicles at risk.
Great video!!
Another great video! Peanut loved the memory of biking with Daisy and she totally agrees with Daisy's uninterested face!
Hey there! She's going to be in today's video a lot more! 😊. You guys too! 😀
Try 6.99 a gallon for diesel in California, it took 3 1/2 tank fill ups to get through the state. Our home is a mear 41 feet with no truck.
Your puppy dog is so cute 🥰🥰
I just came across the boondocks fail video with the wind storm and the awning problem. You can save a ton of headaches if you use wall toggle anchors and silicone. Use the aluminum ones so you. Don't have to worry about them ever again. If you have any questions your welcome to message me and I can give e you more info but your smart people and should have no problem if you decide to go that route but it will save money and time. Thanks for the great content, good luck out there..
Although we are not full timers by any means, we travel from event to event, and often travel days in a row…still doing 409-500 miles very comfortably.
Our set up and take down is much less than yours appear to be. The travel is as enjoyable as the destinations we travel to. Different strokes, etc. planning ahead for stops is a Hugh benefit.
I’m 75 and like you have health issues I must take into account. However, traveling with your very own kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom is really what makes this traveling possible as well as enjoyable.
Keep up the great videos and information you supply us with.
travel days can be rough, we knock out 700 plus miles per day when going long distances but 300 is much easier. You should meet up with Todd and Sheila for an Indian get together !
Great video! We are not full time but we tow our 28-ft travel trailer to many destinations, and I personally enjoy the travel days. Yes, they can be tiring, but like you, I like to limit time/distance. We are on a count-down to going full time in retirement as we are leaving CA at that time. For all the reasons you pointed out in this video, we are set on a class-A diesel pusher with a Toad. Hope to see you out there on the road some day.
You should consider an HDT LIKE "SUITE TRAVELS. Your wife could travel more fond on air ride seats. And she should take a knap when she needs too. You also would be much safer in a big truck. You could save ninety that way.
I used to live by your overnight KOA. Cool to see my old scenery!!
I have been watching and learning from your videos for 2+ years. Thank you.
You are not the first couple I have seen posting about the TSD fuel program while pulling into a Pilot/FlyingJ. As I understand it, they are not partners and not only is there no discount through OpenRoads, they are the most expensive, AND there is a $1.00 fee for using the TSD card there. Please correct me if I'm wrong and I will edit this comment.
Back to the positive, just seeing the pine trees in your video makes my heart beat true. I really appreciate how you two present, and the content you share. (especially the dad jokes) We are in the Eastern states this year: traveling up the coast, attending/participating several GD rallies. Having a great time, but missing the north west. Safe travels to you, and Thanks again.
You guys need a Netflix TV series. You guys are a very charming & entertaining couple to watch. I’ve been binge watching y’all’s videos 🙈🤗😅 Daisy is such a cutie 🥰 pie.
Daisy is such a little princess. I bet she loved being between the 2 of you for 3 days straight!
We took the same path you all did.But we drove about 500 miles. We went from KC to Ogden Utah in 2 days. We have a Morkie too.
They look similar
You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes my life on the road for work feels like it’s ALL travel days. Could definitely be worse, cubicle anyone?
We we’re traveling from Pismo Beach California to a Harvest Hosts in Lodi California following are Garmin 890. It was so far off like 20 miles off. So now we always verify the Garmin against Google maps to make sure that they’re pointing to the same place.
Have you considered canning your meals or meal ingredients during your time at RV parks as a way of having quick nutritious meals? I thought it was hard to do but find it’s fairly easy once you learn what the rules of canning are. My canned beef, pork, chicken can be used for so many meal selections. Happy trails!
Hi guys! Love your videos and you guys!! I know you loved staying at River Run in Granby and it looks great, however, if and when you come back to this area, you really should stay at Winding River Resort in Grand Lake. It is just outside of the entrance to RMNP. It is heaven! Many spots are big rig friendly and have full hookups. You do have to make reservations several months in advance and our favorite spots there are large back in sites and are 8, 9, 10 and 11.
I’ve done 5 days and I’ll tell you never again 😂 That’s a very nice RV park I’m saving it on my list.
Spot on with rest areas and travel days. I added a 60 gal reserve tank in my truck so we can drive all day and minimize stops. I make better time that way. With the truck tank, that’s about 90 gal of fuel. When we stop for the day, I unhitch and fuel the truck for the next day. I hate wasting time on fuel stops. We travel from about 8 am to 3 pm each day. If I extend the day a little, I can make 500 miles a day but I don’t push it that hard every day.
Toward the end inside River Run RV Camp...Chad could have showed them how to get their location put on Google Maps...looks like someone had some cash to invest in an RV Park ! In a couple of years the trees will benefit much more as they grow. I have to agree...with todays RV's and people needs as well as the cost for spaces, you would think a new park design would have more space between neighbors and less constrictive navigation throughout the Park. I guess the theory is like any tract home development...maximize plots, not maximize experience.
With a lot of those slow pokes on the road, especially when climbing, I simply find a lower gear and hold it there with the cruise control on and enjoy the ride. Usually at some point the slow poke pulls over and even if not...its still not so bad. You can imagine some drivers are seasonal and have white knuckles on mountain roads and steep grades. You'd think those folks would get better training about their rig and driving it.
Wow 😮! That park was beautiful . Really enjoyed your 3-day road trip. Our country is breathtaking…especially Colorado! Daisy was so concerned seeing Tara outside the truck…she wanted her momma! 😃
I can relate to this video. My wife and I have been fulltime for 5 years. Have visited all the lower 48 states. Best wishes.
Hey guys. We love River Run and have stayed there the last two summers during July/August. It has a secret….high speed Internet available to your camper for $40 per month. Just jack into the power pole in the RJ45 jack with a long cable and connect to an access point in your camper. You get a startup screen on your browser and setup payment and your good to go.
NICE!!!
@@ChangingLanes showing how to do this internet hookup might be a good video for you guys.
The pee smell at truck rest areas is from the DEF used for Diesel engines.
Pretty sure they're not dumping expensive DEF on the ground...
@@ChangingLanes Would be crazy to be in a large truck stop lot when it rains after no rain in a few weeks/months ! The stench would quadruple likely or more.
Enjoyed 😉 ur traveling days video.
Haven't done any traveling so far this year, miss hitting the road 😕.
God bless ya'll.
You guys are the bees knees 🐝 We love how real you both are! We totally agreee with the hungry bickering, grab those snacks! #Hangry #Relatable
Hey I am a truck driver. And what you said is true. About driver's going in a bottle and dumping it on the ground. It's actually worse than that, a lot of drivers will go outside then walk in the truck stop to get something to eat instead of using the restroom inside. I see it all the time.
Really love your videos and the "realism" you bring to RV life. We pull a 36' fifth wheel with a Ford diesel and too find it frustrating when we get behind slower traffic not able to go close to or at the speed limit. But, I do submit that a "speed limit" is the fastest someone should drive safely for everyone on the road... If I'm able to go the "speed limit" pulling my camper in a hilly or curvy taurine, I struggle to feel obligated to pull over and let the "speeders" go by. Call me a jerk, but the "speed limits" are set for everyone's safety. Now if I cannot maintain a speed very close to or at the speed limit, I will certainly pull over and let any traffic behind me cruise by. Again, just my 2 cents on feeling that we have to pull over to let those that feel it's ok to go over the "speed limit"....
You guys really make me laugh. I was telling my wife as I was watching you guys back your trailer in that it reminds me of me and her. It is a very stressful time because she has to put me right where I need to be and I know if I make a mistake I risk damaging the RV. The stress level goes through the roof for those few minutes. It’s a good thing she can’t read my mind and I can’t read hers because we would probably not be very happy with each other. All is good a few minutes later!
Slow and steady wins the race.😂😂😂.
LOL!! 🤣😂
Right there with you on the back to back to back travel days. We once did 4 of those 320ish mile days in a row. Never, NEVER, again. 😂🤷
We like travel days if we are NOT going home. We don't unhook though. That is alot of work.
We have an unrelated to this video for you both.
What brand is your foldable canoe and where did you purchase it?
Thank you for your videos. We love to watch them. However when we get behind on new ones or just like watching some others again we end up not getting to bed until after midnight. 🤣😂 Time flies by when you enjoy watching videos.
Safe travels to you all.
Tim, Delane and Rosa 🐶
Wow!! $3 I’d love that here! California some areas we pay $7 already and almost $8!! It’s mad crazy!!
Hello from the UK we hope you’re doing great. Your Vlogs are superb and really interesting. Fantastic, best wishes.
Thanks for watching! 😊
First of all, we LOVE you guys so please read this hateful comment w humor as that is my intention! 😘 YOU GUYS ARE SUCH PRINCESSES!!! When we travel w our rig, we have a long way to go and a short amount of time to get there. We laugh so hard hearing you guys talk about traveling 200-300 miles likes it’s a big deal and you gotta have 15 potty breaks and a big meal, yada yada… we will randomly decide to go from the Phoenix area to flagstaff to go real camping which is the same distance… our summer trips are Phoenix to Austin then to Sioux City IA then Washington then we have two days to get from 2 hours north of Seattle all the way back to Phoenix again. And we love every minute of it… almost. Lol… also, we have a 38 ft travel trailer and our truck is gas, not diesel… we are getting a diesel soon hopefully because getting gas SUCKS when you can’t use the truck lane ever
You need to upgrade to a medium duty or HDT tow vehicle with air ride cab and seats for a less stressful travel day. This is our plan
Tara would probably go nuts if she tried what we did. We went on a 2400 mile trip from Mo. through Iowa, and out to Devils Tower and back in Sept of 2020 with not one reservation at any parks and overnights only. We stayed at an RV park every night and had a great trip. We were free to go as far or as little as we felt like. Getting ready to do it again.
What a coincidence. Someone gave us a dog riding bed just like Daisey! We try to stay 2 nights for every 300 miles we travel. Not always but most of the time. Tortoise and the Hare?? The motor home beat ya to the Campground? That got a chuckle out of me. Safe travels!
After 4 years on the road we never do truck stops. Many options are available. All Mississippi rest areas have 24 hour security and free dump and water. Also we use cracker barrels about 20 times a year. Another option is passport america.we get 1/2 off stays for one or two night. We have no affiliation so this is honest info. Just saying.
UGHHHH! We also hate travel days! I try to keep them under 3 hours if possible. But sometimes you can't help a long 6-7 hour drive. I just start counting the minutes to a truck stop LOL. Even if I don't need fuel I often stop for a break. Anyways love watching you guys! I can't believe we haven't seen you on the road yet as we are often in the same areas.
Too funny to hear Chad talk back to the GPS, I do the same thing all the time! Good video, its nice to see the 'business' part of traveling too.
I really liked this episode; we recently bought a larger unit, a 5th wheel, and seeing the handling and backing up methods shown. Also, the last place shown in Colorado...THAT looks like a place we would like!! I agree, travel days are stressful and just getting someplace and setting up is bliss! Thanks for your videos.
You two are just like us, we try to limit travel days to 300ish miles. We are about to embark on a 4 day/3 night trip from the Hill Country of Texas to Pigeon Forge. All these days will be in a row so we will definitely be tired of traveling. Of course the current Gas prices don't help, we also use the EFS Card which we signed up with because of you guys. Thanks for sharing. Don't forget the IPA 🍻
Thank you for showing Walden. I miss home. 😢. We heard river run was awesome. I look forward to watching the videos! We love Grand Lake! I grew up in the other side of the mountain near Estes Park in Loveland.
I have physical health problems (lymphedema) and loathe travel days. My legs swell really bad and my body aches all over. UGH! I would never have guessed you have health problems since you look so healthy. My condition requires compression hose which are miserable especially in the heat. I haven't worn shorts in 30 years. Just have to trudge on and enjoy life because there's always someone else that has it worse. Take care!!
Even though we don't have a travel trailer yet. We learned from you guys not to go so extravagant. The more simpler the better!
Very wise
But Daisy is so cute though, so behave. I enjoyed watching your travel days.
I've driven I-80 a few times. Once was from Scaramento, CA to Milwaukee, WI (turned onto I-88 after the Mississippi River) mostly straight through in 2 days. Ice storms in Wyoming were not as fun. But lots to see along the route you took like you said. I enjoy your videos as they are memories for me of trips past that couldn't have been filmed back in earlier technology days.
Tara-purchase a good quality sitting cushion to help minimize the truck rides' jarring of your spine!
Works wonders for pain management!
Happy trails!
Glad to see Daisy got some camera time too. I appreciate the ride along, looks EZ PZ, I know it is. Got to be easier than our Big Truck and our 53' refer trailer...retired now 10 years and don't miss the BS that goes with it. But we would like to get a setup similar to what you guys have and travel, explore and visit family, might happen someday yet.
We just left Reno bout 3 weeks ago. Man that town is something else haha. Must say tho Utah wind is not too friendly lol.
About pulling over, If you are doing the speed limit and others want to go by, they should use the passing lane and do so. I do not pull over, if I am doing the speed limit. Now if I am slowed by how steep the terrain is and going under the speed limit, then I will find a place to tuck in so they can pass. Won't do it unless I am the cause of being under the speed limit. I used to drive a truck and I would have never gotten to my destination if I pulled over for a line of traffic behind me.
I am active and feel better walking and hiking. I do not like roadtrips without a lot of stops.
Hi,
I know it's going to be summer soon. But if you have plans to come back to Las Vegas, I can provide mooch dock for y'all. All hook ups, + good Wi-Fi. Plenty of parking and convenient access to the hiway.
Thanks, Jacob! 😊
I enjoy travel days. Anywhere from 4 to 12 hrs. Longest day is 600 miles usually followed by a 4 hr day. Good video
Chad & Tara - there are a few places (states) where they do not allow you to stay over night in 'rest stops'.. Be aware of that when you travel. I run into that in WI and SD but I'm sure there are others too. This was another excellent video - thank you both for doing this... Ride safe!
Our Garmin for the first time took us down a dirt road! Luckily, about 1 mile down on the dirt road there was a cross road where we could backup our 45' toyhauler and reverse direction. The Garmin kept complaining that I was going the wrong way until I shut it off. That was the FIRST time that our Garmin sent us the wrong way - UGH! Thankfully we were only a matter of 10 miles from the location which we used google maps to get to.
Travel days video's are super interesting, as you give great insight as to how you handle being on the road, getting gas, stopping for breaks and what your look for along the way to make things easier. Great video.
This was a great video. Showing the how you live videos really helps. Confirms some of the things us full timers are doing and gives us other ideas. Great job!
Love travel days for the scenery
When possible I'll study the route prior to driving .... I've learned not to trust the GPS (Garmin)
On trip 2 days ago ... the Garmin told me to make a turn several roads before the appropriate intersection
Then again at end of trip it had me routing via some side roads into the park
On prior trip it wanted me to drive through a old subdivision verses a direct to park via a main road
I usually take a yellow sticky and list the primary roads I'll be on and showing timing & distance of each leg
I do this so if the Garmin says something I dont expect ... I wont listen too it
Great video exposing what it's like to travel with a big rig for longer distances. Great job explaining that manual mode of the hydraulic levelers too . Florida is usually our longest trips and we split them into 2-3 days depending on the distance. I wish I could stick to the 300 mile rule more, but as a working stiff sometimes I just have push further then due to limitations.
I drive semi so every day is a travel day.
But the best ones are hooked to the fifthwheel
That dog is cute!