Our FIRST TIME on the MOUNTAIN! + The End of Our Road Trip! 😅 RV Fulltime
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- The end of our 2000 mile trip from Minnesota to California in our New Alliance 295MK 5th wheel turned out to be quite a trip. 10% grade, curvy Mountain roads, 100° heat with tire blowouts everywhere!
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No matter what happens to you, you guys always have those smiles shining. So happy.
😊 thanks 🙏
You are a rock star Chris navigating through all that . Now take a big sigh of relief 😮
Wheeeeew! 💨😊😊😊
Run a little less air pressure in the Heat 1/2pounds Low won’t hurt because the heat makes Tire exspand bigger so whatch it.
Thank's Sharing Your Travels!
I so much want more, but we found the 23FT with x large slide
The 2021 Tundra 1794 drags it up down the road and dirt 4x4 easily. We get some very awesome camping spot and we aren't RV park seeker.
I just can't give up, getting off road in the mountains, as our home base is in North America mountains anyways. But we love your setup, truly very very nice!
Happy you guy's are doing it!!!
Thanks, go slow, stay safe!
Happy Travels 😊
Wonderful spot you guys found! Why was Aaron worried, Chris handled that just great!
Welcome back to beautiful Southern California! 🥰
Thank you Lu Lu!!
That away u have big parking some of them have hookups 4-RV’s yes They have Bars it’s A Casino.
Irene I have learned that on tight roads and on any tight area, if I keep my right leg on the edge of the “oil line” that is in the center of your lane then your trailer will always be good.
You do an amazing job!!! Thank you for the videos!!
I love watching you two. I live in Hesperia so not far from Big Bear. I use to have to drive hwy 18 through Lucerne to Big Bear for work. When I seen you were taking that way, I thought your in for a white knuckle drive. Totally doable but those switchbacks and sometimes the other drivers on the road can really add to the stress. Once I was stuck there on the switchback for 1hr because a big rig couldn’t do the turn, Inch by inch and back and forth he finally got it. But worth the location and weather that’s for sure. Don’t know if I would want to do a bumper pull going that way. But I’m still new to rving and towing a trailer.
We used to snow ski and hike in the Big Bear area back in the 80’s. One hike we did without any water and begged some people to let us have their water bottle then of course drank the stream water without any filters. We all survived the hike 😅
She's such a great driver wow! It's scary to drive a 5th wheel in that narrow road
Anderson Buckets really help in unlevel sites.
I also have a 6.6L diesel and a 5th wheel. Sometimes I forget the trailer is back there just not for long.
Another fantastic video!! ❤
You're the best!
@@IreneIronTravels, Ditto😉
I learn so much watching you.
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching !
That RV park in Mesquite is our go to park when visiting my parents. They live about one mile away. We were there for a month May-June. Will be back for another visit in December. Love the little side gate to Smiths grocery store. I like to go in the mornings when they are doing markdowns. Got a 1 pound pork tenderloin for $2.70. 12 ounce package of thin slices pork for $1.65.
Great Driving Chris! I would've been a wreck. I'm throwing my hat in the ring for slider windows. We actually downsized from an Interstate 19 to a Solis Pocket, about 2' difference, and we love the airflow we get in our tiny Solis. The windows were canopy in the Interstate and they slide in the Solis. Love your location for the next two weeks. Enjoy it out there, it looks stunning.
Thanks! Whoa! You guys are going really small! 😊
You guys must have a lot of points on you Loves card or TA card , all that Diesel .
These videos just get better and better! Your music is always so nice, and most often apropos for the scene. Chris is SUCH a rockstar!!! Aaron too, taking care of the video to make it fun and engaging, the electrical and internet so you can share. I so enjoy watching these videos.
Being a trucker, I can tell you what you went through is just a start. Nice to have a spotter, but I've been in situations where I had to back a 45' trailer, behind a conventional tractor with a sleeper (so no looking out the rear window for backing) through an entire condo complex in Wyoming because the guys I was delivering sod for told me I could get out the back of the complex. There was NO way out the back (I coulda killed 'em!) and then wouldn't guide me out. Cars and overhangs everywhere, no line-of-sight in the mirror; just the tiny bullet spots for blind corners. Spotters are golden. You are a great team.
14 days of relaxation (minus defrag time and whatever planning time on leaving), and I hope you enjoy every second of it! Great video! Happy relax time!
Started watching your videos several months ago . I really love them thanks so much for the time I know you must put into them and it shows ! Gulf Shores I will be there the end of Sept super nice place beach sand that looks just like snow !
Thanks really appreciate that! 🙏 Believe it or not we’ve had someone tell us to get a job after watching our “free” to them video! I (Aaron) work full time on the TH-cam channel. It’s been a really fun, challenging, and rewarding journey over the past couple years and we’re about to hit 10 million views. 😊 Enjoy the Gulf Shores!
Jealous on the Gulf Shores, still a little muggy for me. Hope to e there later in the year
That traffic is moving... No krazys LA drivers.... So you guys alright...
If I would have know I would have come said Hi... I live up the road in Sun City...
My Jayco 5th wheel has sliding windows like that. Agree it is great for air flow on nice days, but sucks when it rains because can't have them open and I have 2 roof a/c's and not roof vents. Would like awning style windows if I had a choice.
Yeah, I can't go without electricity in this heat. It's impossible to sleep without A/C!
I smiled, laughed and even had a few little nostalgic tears watching you guys in your adventure. I’ve said it before and you are proving it, “always have more horse than wagon” when pulling an RV. Enjoy yourselves.
Your in California Yeaaaaaa
Get a temp gauge and check seals around refrigerator doors. Condensation is usually a result of air leak in door seals..
I lived in Big Bear for over a year. Fun little city(s).
Wait, you went boondocking BEFORE you put in your big electrical system? That's adventurous.
Ha ha! Yes, we where hoping it all goes well! 🤞😊
You guys looks and sound so happy. Keep up the smiles and love.
😊 thanks! 🙏
The route you took was the rough drive. The best way up there is when you enter from the south side of the mountain.
Just a suggestion since we'vecamped in those areas before and people like to burn pallets watch out for nails. Check the area you're going to pull your RV into just to be safe.
😊 Thanks!
Enjoyed your channel!! As always BS & BK & BC !!
Yay! Thank you Larry! BS & BK & BC !!
Oh, Aaron, a gentleman always puts the toilet seat down .
😂 I knew someone would comment on that. 😂🤭
Frameless windows. Look great. But not great for a breeze. I like sliders as well. Better get a brad gun. Your gonna need it lol.
No thanks to California.
Slicker than butter
Does the copilot that just worries about stuff ever actually drive? Has he even drove with the fifth wheel yet? Just curious.
You’re a boss Chris! That highway took skills! 🙌
Ahhh thanks!!!!!
Love Big Bear good memories from when we lived in California the kids loved the snow,now that we’re older we moved to Florida white sand on the gulf.Thank you for the video 👏🫵🏼🍺
Its gonna be the climb , Hwy 330 much easier and closer going 18 you will go across the mountain range 😊 sorry didnt know you were in area😞
Thanks 👍
It was definitely hot in Mesquite. 🔥
Hey Frank! So great To meet You!!!
@@IreneIronTravels it was great meeting you also. We also met Trent of Trent & Allie that week when we went to Park City. As former vanlifers, I'm sure you know who they are.
Louie's rooster voice is hilarious.
Oh that’s funny you met them the same week! We actually used to watch Bec and Emon a lot in the early 2017’s and learned of Trent and Allie from them.
Lol, you guys are so much fun! I wish my wife would drive, I'm pretty sure she can do a better job of driving and backing.
I think you're ready to get your CDL. LOL Great job.
You got that right! She could! 😂😊👍
Keep your vehicle in your respective lane, please. Riding the center is reckless and irresponsible, several times when I was on my motorcycle, or in my car, a heavy truck or rv'er would be doing that. I barely managed to avoid them, so far, without contact and/or wrecking. Damaging your rig is far less costly than injury or death to another motorist. Thank you.
Should be easy, The Rough roads cause the unit have damage.Wait until Late Night Might get down to Freezing.
I live in yucca valley and I've taken my 30 foot travel trailer up that way a few times . Those switchbacks are no joke. I haven't taken my 34 ft travel trailer up there yet 👍🇺🇲
It was a climb for sure! But , well worth it! Great area. 👍
Fruit stands in California-not Walmart. Just a driver note, your foot accelerator pedal is center road. Check it out.
Where is Chris from? Was wondering because of accent. I like watching and love the new 5th wheel. We travel 41 ft class A not much boon docking for us
😊 Minn E Sota 😊
@@IreneIronTravels Thanks for info, you speak great as U Tuber. Easy to understand . I am from SC so very different
Frig in hot environment or next to stove or direct sun light or compressor and condenser has lent or dust or in energy saving on or off mode. Rv build up Lotz of moisture run ac and avoid opening. And closing rv and frig doors avoid blocking circulation vents in frig. Veggies need some moisture so adjust this drawer to open to evap it.
I get as you move through the motions of Vans Travel trailers Fifth wheels or Class A but for me, I am a travel trailer person simply because of the overall room with less height I hate skylights, the weakest part of the roof branches hail storms because they are paper thin which is a shame I have replaced mine 3 times in the last 4 years
Did you come up through Hesperia ??
No, we were a little east of that. We came through Barstow and Lucerne Valley.
U Driving Dam Automatic U may Have to Down shift to make it up the Hill.
I go out OTR for 5 weeks and i am missing home sweet home , then again Trucking drains you
I'm surprised you didn't see me crackheads in the road, I drove a lumber truck down that road several times you shouldn't have no problems just kinda hairy 😊
Some people say there is no healthy food at Walmart? LOL it's a grocery store same as every other grocery store unless you're going to one of those healthy stores that sell nasty food LOL
You two look so happy in your fifth wheel
Thanks! 🙏 we are 😊
20:13 they're called jalousie windows.
Can you close your moon roof windows and keep the sun/heat off the pups?
What a beautiful spot to camp. ❤
I don’t understand why you guys don’t have an inverter?
We installed the rest of the electrical system. (including the inverters) the next couple days after this video. More to come!
how come you guys dont use "Starlink" ?
Wear some Sunglasses while driving in the Heat R sand
Great update. We were just at the campground you passed before the dirt started. Make sure you see the Aspen Grove. Big Bear is a lot of fun too.
Thanks! Will do!
No Walmart is No Longer safe to Park AT Beware.
That’s good wider Pavement.
2 kids and a Marathon Prevost coming soon..lol
Kris you handle that mountain like a Boss.🎉
How come Aaron does not do any of the driving - thanks 2:22
You’re driving through my home! Welcome!
Thanks!
C4YT!
😊🙏🏻
Once again I'm not getting notifications for your channel... Ah well. Thankfully I decided to check!
Oh no! So weird!
I love you guys & the videos u make! Great! ❤
Try 40/60,000 lbs. down that hill
Slow Down That’s A 10”Down hill.
Did I miss something, driving from one US state to another you cannot have fruits/veggies crossing over from state to state.
California has agriculture check points to prevent unwanted pest coming in on fruits, vegetables, livestock, plants, etc. www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/ExteriorExclusion/borders.html
Your truck seemed to handle the mountains really well, what are the specs on it. F-350 6.7L Diesel, I could figure that out, do you know what your axel ratio is?
I believe all of the diesel tremors have a 3.55 ratio. It really does tow well. 👍
Love you guys. What size and brand tires are you running on the truck? My 22 F350 has Michelin 20"
Thanks! We have the factory Ford Tremor tires which is a 285 x 75 x 18 in a Wranger DuraTrac all terrain .
Do you have enough tanks for 14 days? How are you going to charge your batteries?
Yes, the tanks are good for 14 days. We were up there in the process of installing solar and the rest of the lithium battery system on the RV. More to come in the next videos!
Soooo have you figured out the auto level yet?
The Long, Long, Long Trailer. lol
🤣
LOL! Really, you drive from Mesquite, Nv, and are about to enter a range with 11,000 foot peaks, and you are just now getting the "DV/Desert Vibe"... BTW, all the roads to Big Bear are horribly narrow and windy. We were once stuck in a road closure due to a single trailer semi getting wedged into a particularly tight turn...
I wouldn't want to tow it with out a dually deisel
We have been pulling our 36' 5th wheel all over Idaho mountain roads and boondocking on BLM and forest service land for the last 4 years. Do yourself a favor and invest in some leveling wedges (Anderson are great but there are other cheaper options). Also the LevelMate Pro wireless sensor makes it much easier to see where you need to add blocks, etc. The auto-level systems are great but you do need to be pretty close to level before you set them loose or you will run out of jack length. I keep 8 4"x6", 4 8"x8" and several 2"x6" wood blocks in the trailer so I have lots of options for leveling.Also, on those dirt roads, keep it slow especially over dips and potholes as it is very easy to hit the bed rails on the under side of the trailer. If you are going slow it is less likely to cause any major damage.
Great video! I enjoyed the parts on Highway 18, as I (Glenn) spend a lot of time in my youth in that area. Sheila is from the East Coast, but I have showed her around, but never up to Big Bear with the RV. Yet. ;)
AWESOME!!! Should of had a "Whoa" counter for Chris. She handled it like a Pro!!!! Had the adrenaline going for sure...that's actually a huge help.Use to get it when I would run 90-100mph on calls with lights and siren.
Love seeing you boondocking again, especially in the mountains. Love mountains! Can't wait to see the new solar/Li system up and running.....I know it will be awesome.
June and Louie were their usual great little dogs
As always, thanks for bringing us along!
Welcome back to Commiefornia..... as a member of this beautiful state come North we have tons of awesome boondocking and some cooler temps in the Mountain's and the Coast 🎉🎉 Cheers
Nothing worse than a backseat driver.
THE worst
We love Big Bear CA! It’s such a great mountain town. Especially in the summer months. Seeing that hair pin turn on your GPS brought back memories 😨 We were coming down the mountain in that direction. We tried to turn off on a small shoulder to let cars pass. But there’s was a tree branch and…… that’s were we got our first pin stripe on our RV 🤭 You will love it there! Make sure to check out the downtown area. There are a couple of breweries in town. And it’s California, you’ll find good food no matter where you go!
Did your disc brakes come OEM or did you have them retrofitted?
It was done OEM at Alliance as a factory option from MorRyde. Something new they are offering at the factory. 👍
Independent suspension and disc brakes, priceless! Chris you are my inspiration! After several years of research we are hoping to get out on the road in the next year. I will be the primary driver and have only towed an overloaded UHaul many moons ago. I will be 64 and currently drive a 1500 RAM, and like Rain Main am an excellent driver. Just hoping I can do as good a job as you do.
So what app do you guys use to find these great boondocking spot? Great videos keep up the good work. 😊
Thanks! We have always used Campendium! But I overlander is good too!
My old trailer has Jalousie windows that crank open. Great for airflow, but a weak point for insulation. I have an exhaust fan in the bathroom to create a breeze if there isn’t one. Eventually I will put an AC unit on the other roof vent since a lot of places are getting too warm now.
I like Walmart for veggies. I vaguely remember that they try to source from nearby instead of bringing them from the other side of the world and a lot of veggies are grown in California. Some farms are moving into Mexico if they can’t get labor into the US, but it’s still not too far away.
Awesome video and great teamwork! Christine, you Rock in your towing skills! Especially on those roads!
Great video. I stopped at that same truck stop last year. Went to Hoover Dam, AWESOME, and had never been to Vegas. Stopped at the truck stop then drove around Vegas a little never stopping and left. Not my kind of place. Looks like a great spot you guys found. The professional driver made it look easy.
Thanks for vlogging what it's really like to drive & maneuver a 5th wheel that size. I'm looking at an Arctic Fox 32' fiver but those things are built even heavier & taller. Great for withstanding winds but more of a challenge in the mtns. Great to know diesel is the better way to go when it comes to hauling something like that on grades... just wish I could avoid the DEF hassle...😑
I agree with the windows. I have awning type but wish I had the Slide type for better breeze. My norcold also has a lot of humidity, I noticed lettuce and cheese seems to go bad quickly.
A bar in a truck stop whatever could go wrong with that? Back in the 60's my family used to camp in the area that you are staying in. Seeing the Heart Bar sign brought back some pleasant memories. Thanks guys.
when your route planning one way to check out roads is with googles 'street view' can be very helpful when choosing between different routes. also a Rand McNally Road Atlas will show you which routes truckers are recommended to avoid and which ones are recommended for truckers.
Glad to see you back, I was into the boat build, but maybe next time, don't you, the Wynn's, and Billy and Sierra don't do it all at the same time. We've seen enough boat factories for now, let's see some secluded coves.