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Guys if you have any questions about cats Let me know. I've been fostering cats since 2005 when I lived in CA, but I'm retired and going to be 70 in October, & the body has warn-out. My back (I'm waiting for an MRI on Thursday) and now my rt shoulder ( I snapped my Type 3 AC separation with disruption of the coracoclavicular ligament repair that was repaired 3 times and last done in 2005) are causing more pain & pain & more Pain! BTWw I use two litter robots for my guys. I may have to get a third one.
Tanya and Dave - I have used a great litter for my fur babies. It's called PrettyLitter, but getting it requires a delivery address. One of my boys was really ill, and it really helped with odor control.
When I am asked about rving I have 5 rules I share. 1 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like. 2 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like. 3 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like. 4 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like. 5 If doing this by yourself. Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
Love you guys and your show. Yes, RV park rates are going up and up and pretty darn fast. I've lived in my 38' fifth wheel for 6 years and back then, I moved in to the "resort" - ha - at a rate of $400/month. It is now $900/month and the owner said he will raise the rent every 5 months until he reaches $1200/month. He owns several other parks in California that already are paying that outrageous amount and he is determined Nevada will do the same. I've done a lot of research on Western parks and they are all pretty much at the $1000 mark. To park your RV and have electric (which you pay for separately from the rent), water, and sewer. I just don't get that kind of greed. Pretty much doesn't matter where you are - - the greed monsters are going to get cha. Real estate costs are also sky high so RV park owners know residents won't be leaving to buy houses. What a mess this country is in.
That's why the myth of being a "slave" to a mortgage is so wrong. We paid our place off 3 years ago and we no longer have property taxes because of the senior citizen exemption. I never had king crab or expensive steaks until the mortgage was paid off, and yesterday we had both. We are investing money like crazy. If this is slavery, then I sure like slavery.
I just love you guys, I'm sure you have issues like all married couples but you try to give each other the respect and privacy each need. You are great entertainment, funny and outgoing. But the best is that you always include telling the real ins and outs of RVing. Thanks for another great video! Stay safe and safe travels ❤️
Full timers coming up on Year 4…I would add that everything is Just a little bit harder. What do I mean? Planning ahead to get your mail…if it’s late, will you still be in the right spot? Amazon packages…many cgs don’t allow deliveries, and lockers are often full or too small. Grocery shopping takes longer because you don’t know the layout of each new store. The list goes on…haircuts, routine oil changes, etc, etc…it all takes a monumental amount of planning. The lifestyle you had as a part time RVer, when you were all about decorating your campsite and having great evening fires…that kind of falls by the wayside. We rarely have a campfire and only bother to pull out all the “stuff” if we’re staying a while. All that said, our life is anything but boring, and we’ll do it as long as we’re healthy.
Y’all are the most fun YT Rv’ers! I love your energy and how well you complement each other. Plus you give a lot of valuable tips, tricks and info. I’m not an rv’er, though I did give it serious thought! Still, I love watching YT content on the rv/van life/skoolie/tiny house way of living. Thanks for the positivity, even when you face some not-fun issues😊
10:40 You made me laugh when you said "pop your hood and someone will come running." I've told friends that I don't worry about RV problems because if I pop open the hood in an RV park, 3 guys with toolboxes will show up to help. I keep snacks and drinks handy so I can say thanks. Thank you for sharing honestly about the challenges of RV life. All life has challenges but I find RV living and the wonderful places and people I've seen in the past 5 years are worth the expense and the headaches of RV repairs.
The other day I heard a guy say that if he has an RV problem, he carries a hammer in one hand, pops the hood and stair until someone comes by to help him or teach him how to fix whatever the problem is.
A downside for me is that my husband doesn’t love it as much as I do. We love each other so he will go (not always happily) so I feel full time won’t ever be in the cards for us. Maybe when the kids get older and move out. He does admit it’s easier when it’s just him and I (no kids or dogs)
Thank you for showing the negatives as well as the positives of RV living. Love Brady's stretch at the beginning of the video. He looks so relaxed. Being in such close quarters can be stressful on a relationship. You and Dave should be OK but hope you two don't tick off Bailey and Brady. They may leave you somewhere. If I see an Ekko being driven by a cat I'll send a search party! 😂
There is an actual book titled “How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you”! Was on The NY Times bestseller list when it first came out. I suggest they get a copy ASAP!
In defense of RV living problems arise being a homeowner as well. More expensive problems with home ownership. Nothing is picture perfect. Love your videos ❤ and hope the RV gets the issues corrected.
Absolutely agree- on a fixed income and living in southern California mountains where the home maintenance ( due to recent snow storms) , cost of living, increasing property taxes and insurance stresses me out worrying about not only day to day life but the future
I will say I am always impressed how well organized you both are. I have two separate bins that were always ready to go for tent camping. But when it came to pack actual food I kept it basic. With year round living I suspect you would really have to be on top of your game with the meals planning. I am amazed what Tanya comes up with. Oxtail stew! I dont even really like red meat and I wanted some. YUM.
I love watching your videos! I love your energy ! You guys just seem to handle everything very calmly and you respect each other. Keep on making your videos! We will keep watching! Safe travels!
Thanks for checking in Dave and Tanya ♡♡ Hope you can get that leak fixed quickly and we'll be able to see you on another adventure really soon..👍🏽❤️❤️🦋🍎
We were in Las Vegas in our CamperVan last winter and the cost of rv sites are higher than hotels. They have increased tremendously. Also some only allow newer units which can be difficult too
I became concerned when I read the title of this video. Once I grasped the format of this video, I was relieved, and again as it went on to learn that nothing really awful had happened to either of you. You spoke on some good topics and offered good advice. I enjoyed the video, as always. I'd like to share some advice for you and anyone else reading this. 1 I can agree that even just glamping in an RV will test relationships. Our first RV was a motorhome, a budget orientated buy for a used 35' class A, powered by a gas engine. It was a beautiful coach, but it didn't have any slide outs. The two of us and our sizable dog were constantly squeezing past and bumping into each other. After a couple of years of that, I decided that we needed a bigger coach. And having more money by that time, we bought a used 39' class A diesel pusher that had what was called a, super-slide, that being a single 18' long slide out. I can't tell you the happy, happy, difference that coach had made for all three of us. Not just the slide but more storage than we could fill, and for driving ease of the diesel pusher being on a big heavy-duty Freightliner chassis. My point here is two-fold, one being that given the size of the EKKO along with full-timing, you two truly, truly, love each other. And two, though some people think that a big class A is overkill, they don't understand that there isn't any replacement for good substantial equipment. 2 It's good to develop an understanding that other than the near million dollar and up tour buses, almost all camping or land travel RVs are built under two grades, light-duty and medium-duty. Both of our coaches were medium-duty and the owner's manuals actually stated that. A clear statement to the effect of, "This coach was built as a medium-duty unit intended for temporary usage. It was not built to be a permanent dwelling and it should be understood that using this coach as a permanent dwelling will result in noticeable wear on upholstered surfaces, carpeting, as well as other wearable fixtures and items throughout the coach." My point here is that when full-timing, just about everything of most RVs will be subject to wear and some things will wear out requiring replacement. And not to become upset about it. Just expect things will wear and some will be consumed, but don't let these things consume you. Don't allow this to frustrate and take more out of you than being, somewhat of an annoyance. 3 A side note to the above. For myself, what I hate the most is any leak, plumbing, roof, engine, any leak. Since you're newer to having a coach, Dave and Tanya, some of the best advice I can offer is the importance of-- once a year go on the roof with a tube of caulking and wherever you see caulking on the roof, check it. Because over the course of a year small cracking or sliver sized splits will occur in the caulking that's up there, and these cracks and splits have to be filled with more caulking. It's easy to do, just don't forget that you're working on the roof. Check the owner's manual, for the type of roof material on your RV, what to use as a pre-cleaner, what kind of caulking, like that. 4 No matter how much of an annoyance, everyone should get under their RV and find the location(s) that mice are using to get inside the unit. The more time an RV sits idle the more likely mice will get in. This is important due to illness from their droppings, and damage they can cause, sometime expensive damage. Under the RV you might have to really put your head to figuring out where they get in. It might even require determining pathways they use through the underside of the coach, sometimes ductwork for heating and at times overhead ducts for a/c. Dryer sheets, Irish Spring soap and other things people suggest don't always work. It's dependent upon the type of mice in the area. Cats are great but there's something more important here too. That being any space big enough for mice to get through could also be a potential inlet for carbon monoxide if you have a motorhome. I suggest before crawling under the coach, close up the coach tightly, windows, roof vents, etcetera. Don't start the engine, but turn on the ignition, and set the cab (truck part) climate control to high fan and set to incoming (fresh) air, not recirculate. Then go under the coach and find where air from the climate control is coming out beneath the coach. And that would be your starting point or if you're lucky, your only point. There shouldn't be air coming out of anywhere under the coach. If you block and air leak, rerun the same test and check the underside again for other places air is coming out from. As far as I know none of the manufacturers are installing flow-through ventilation, like a car. With the exception of class B and class C motorhomes, as they will have flow-through ventilation from the manufacturer in the truck portion, and you'll have to block off those vents with tape before you do the underside test for air coming out. 5 This is off subject but extremely important. The best safety advice I can give anyone is also something easily forgotten and can be deadly. Whenever you're about to depart on a journey, take the sink covers and put them into a secure drawer preferably near the floor. Sink covers are heavy, and they don't fasten-in or lock-down in any way. If you were in a collision, particularly a frontal collision, they have the ability to launch, fly, and kill you with a hit to your head or other vulnerable area of your body. Don't chance that happening. Write a note and attach it to the steering wheel. Sink covers are great for expanding counter space and as cutting boards so most people have them out all the time but understand that they have no business being left in place on the sink or even left out somewhere, when you're underway. Due to their weight, I store them in a secure place like a drawer nearest the floor. As well, look for other things in your coach that have the ability to become a lethal projectile. A dangerous thing doesn't necessarily have to be heavy, just have the ability. I remember in seventh grade science class my teacher showing us how he could penetrate a raw potato with paper straw. I also remember other kids would throw a penny or an aspirin and how much that hurt when it hit my head. Love you guys so pleeeze implement my advice on sink covers. And God bless both of you and the babies. Thank you so much for what you bring.
We are selling our house and moving into a motorhome although we wont be traveling due to health issues but we live just down the road from I 80 truckstop lol watching your videos has helped us understand what to expect and when we do decide to travel we now know a few spots to stay thank to you both love watching your channel ❤
Guys, I got 10 sweet kitties so an AirBnB is out. my guys are from 15yr old down to 9 months I have 3 girls and 7 boys. for cat litter, try the crystal stuff for two cats one bag should last about 2-3 weeks. You need to just mix up if they pee in it and all you have to do is Pick up the solids and mix up the crystals for the pee.
my husband and I are looking to convert an ambulance into our traveling tiny home - these are very good topics to think about while doing our build and deciding where to make our "home field" when we want to park it for a while! You guys are so great, I hope you stay on the road for a long time - love watching you as you travel.
Yes your right on cant camp in lots of places. I do appreciate you both it's not easy. Traveling is a wonderful thing to get to do but yes it is very expensive and really dangerous you know a lot of places but anyway I appreciate all the beautiful views all the beautiful places you've been through so much I've enjoyed it and you would be surprised how many senior citizens love watching you know TH-cam so keep up the great job I just remember we do appreciate you very very much meow meow have a blessed night❤😊
We just got back to Colorado from Texas. We were in Victoria texas for about 6 weeks. 400.00 per month with utilities on top of that. Coleto lake rv resort. Nice little place with The Cracked Crab restaurant a short walk away. Deer everywhere. Nice people. Colorado where we are from, I have not seen a campground much under 1200.00 per month. We usually stay at military bases and even their campgrounds can get pricey. That was my two cents, for what it's worth. Take wonderful care, I love your videos.
Smoke detectors? And daily, keeping an ear and eye out for severe weather such as the atmospheric storms currently in California ! Stay safe! Happy RVing!😄
Yay! I started watching your videos a few days ago and now I’m caught up. I finally get to watch them as they come out. Thanks so much for your entertaining content. I would like to see y’all when your not getting along. Y’all are too sweet together 😂❤ best wishes!
Solutions for isolation : Meeting people, but then having to go separate ways,. try doing weekly live streams and sending invites to be on panel to those people. This way you are building a bigger community and channel exposure.
I am newly retired and recently bought a used RV to check out that type of travel/living. I do like it and have stated that I could live in my RV. But I understand that’s only a theory for now. So, I appreciate your videos very much. I also think you two are a cute couple.
Hats off to both of you 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I would only RV just for a few days...to go on vacation....but full-time...I already know that I can't do it😅😅 It looks so peaceful, though! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you for the stream. My husband and I were thinking about doing what you guys have done full-time rv living, and now we think that we will just go for the summer because we lived in Vegas and it can get pretty hot and crowded. Thank you again. love your channel ❤️ stay safe
You guys pump me up! One thing I know is that I can look at your channel, learn something new about my soon to be life or should I say the life I desire. I’m rearing to go. I know experience is the greatest teacher and I’m ready for it all…minus the strong driving skills part. Love you guys🙏🏾❤️
It’s because of the vulnerabilities of an RV I couldn’t chance it, espec as I’m on my own. I’m very happy with my reliable Toyota. The gas bill must be insane. It wouldn’t be something I could do.
There has definitely been a raise in rates. Some at least double. So.... we'll be boondocking more, and using the generator. Also will search for govt parks with some hookup as we have the senior passes will help. I think the COVID RV boom is a part of it, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a drop in price though probably not to previous levels since so many have stopped RVing now that they can fly again, or use a motel. Something else rarely mentioned is length. Not only do some states have width or length traffic laws- parks can too. Some are limited to 18' or 22' and other lengths so you need to check on any parks you want to stay in for limits and consider buying something that will allow you into the parks you want to stay in. Full timing though- you need to get what will work for you to be happy in. Remembering though traveling is a part of it and backing up and other maneuvers can be stressful, you aren't doing that most of the time. Most of the time it's likely parked in a site or home, or driving forward on a road. Parking is really a small part, but stressful. Some people let it stop them altogether.
I have been living the retired life in Thailand for 17 years. It is a very simple life and yet an adventure. We have a house and the utilities and food are not expensive. Renting might be best for the beginner.
Yes, we’ve noticed yet we spend a lot of time in Gilroy California to visit our children as we live in Fresno California and we thought about possibly becoming trailerites again and getting closer to them as they are all grown now and so are our grandchildren but when we lived in this park at one time for a few months we paid I believe it was $900 a month because it has gone up to $1300 a month that does not include utilities. We were told it’s because more people are living in their RVs then back in the day and in California who can afford to live anywhere else it’s tough for a lot of people so we decided to stay in Fresno and visit our children as much as possible, and just pay for a few nights at a time.
Thanks so much Nanette for sharing your RV living experiences, we are sorry to hear about the significant monthly price increase at your prior RV park. We still try to take advantage of monthly rates whenever possible if we are going to be staying for a while, because nightly rates at RV resorts can really cost a lot!
Campground not state in Michigan 25yrs ago was 15 rustic. Now it's gotta be 50+ a night. We bought small property up north that's a Campground resort. Yearly dues 5 lakes to troll around. Fun fun but still work. Great video.
Bailey and Brady really enjoy watching and learning about rving. My question is what is your thoughts on buying used vs new and also gas vs Diesel? Regards Steve
I really appreciate your honesty on the pitfalls of full time RV life. I'm contemplating selling my home and buying a RV to travel across country to be closer to family. I'm trying to do my research to make sure I know what I'm getting into. I also have cats which is a HUGE part of making a decision. God bless and safe travels.
Great things to know. Especially for first timers that doesn't know a lot about the maintenance of a RV like to make sure that things are working right and on moving days that everything is put away and secure before you move. The Kitty's got it easy they can just lay around and watch you secure everything and I can amagine watch you guys go nuts getting in each other's way LoL. But stay safe, love and prayers always.
Yea, call the service provider and you can get it in but they will keep your rig for month. The mfg needs to take notice the push these less than satisfactory product out to the dealers and the dealers are happy because they get the warranty work. Everyone I talk to in a rig 2020 to 2021 talks about being in for service all the time.
Yes RV camp sites are going up like everything else. So what I’ve started doing is camping two or three days without paying or paying very little in a state or federal campground then go one day or two days in a place that has electric and sewer. It really saves a lot of money On your budget.
Aussia of Panda Monium RV purchased a land lot in Arizona that she shares with her tribe of RVers. On this land is a derelict RV that may be used as guest housing. I think if I were a full-time RVer, I'd purchase land like they did and add in water and electricity plug-ins. It's a safe place to go during an emergency (like Covid-19), and I could, like AirBnB lease empty spaces while I'm on the road (passive income).
I saw you cooking hot dogs in a pan . I freeze them ,microwave one minute . If you check you can do boiled,cooked , crispy skin or cook a few minutes to where you have hot dogs jurky .
A first time viewer. I really liked hearing the lady. I can recognize that she has a high IQ and has a lot of KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). An unusual personality at the BOYT. I can see how your channel does so well. I have a Black lady friend who now works as a high end appliance repair ("sealed systems") person. She is also a corporate refugee that is in a non-traditional field right now. She is also brilliant. Nearly every day, she gives me advice steeped in her life of learning experiences.
Tidy Cats with Glade litter was a life saver for me and my cat. Of course you could smell as soon as she would go #2, but the smell would be completely gone in about 10 seconds. I used to stock up on black Friday for a great deal for the whole year. Plus side, kitty litter is great to keep in your vehicle in case you need some extra traction for snow or mud.
Just finding Boondocking spots has becomes real chore.Many spots we used for years are now off limits including more and more Walmart's.But we all know the trouble makers that have ruined it for all of us.The shine is really coming off the RV lifestyle.
I read an article entitled "how to find cheap campsites $40 and under" WHAT?! Since when is $40 cheap? Uh... since the last 6 months, I consider it lucky to find anything under $40. ugh!
@@SuzanneKrall I camphost every summer in Colorado...we have No amenties...but its only $20 and $10 for seniors...we do have new pit toilets and nice picnic tables and fire rings...in a gorgeous forest. 7,000 ft up the mountains
Lol love this! Just found you and I’m just starting my journey. So much good advice. I’m in the process of organizing and deciding what to keep and what to toss. Plus figuring out how to work a RV!! Never had one before.
Hey you two! This may not be the place to say this...but here goes: I'm ROOTING FOR Y'ALL on RV UNPLUGGED!!!!! LETS GET ER DONE..... got my POMPOMS OUT
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Guys if you have any questions about cats Let me know. I've been fostering cats since 2005 when I lived in CA, but I'm retired and going to be 70 in October, & the body has warn-out. My back (I'm waiting for an MRI on Thursday) and now my rt shoulder ( I snapped my Type 3 AC separation with disruption of the coracoclavicular ligament repair that was repaired 3 times and last done in 2005) are causing more pain & pain & more Pain! BTWw I use two litter robots for my guys. I may have to get a third one.
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@@debbiepellatiro6454 thanks. Not sure what question your talking about!
Tanya and Dave - I have used a great litter for my fur babies. It's called PrettyLitter, but getting it requires a delivery address. One of my boys was really ill, and it really helped with odor control.
When I am asked about rving I have 5 rules I share.
1 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
2 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
3 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
4 Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
5 If doing this by yourself. Make sure the person you are doing this with you really like.
Love you guys and your show. Yes, RV park rates are going up and up and pretty darn fast. I've lived in my 38' fifth wheel for 6 years and back then, I moved in to the "resort" - ha - at a rate of $400/month. It is now $900/month and the owner said he will raise the rent every 5 months until he reaches $1200/month. He owns several other parks in California that already are paying that outrageous amount and he is determined Nevada will do the same. I've done a lot of research on Western parks and they are all pretty much at the $1000 mark. To park your RV and have electric (which you pay for separately from the rent), water, and sewer. I just don't get that kind of greed. Pretty much doesn't matter where you are - - the greed monsters are going to get cha. Real estate costs are also sky high so RV park owners know residents won't be leaving to buy houses. What a mess this country is in.
That's why the myth of being a "slave" to a mortgage is so wrong. We paid our place off 3 years ago and we no longer have property taxes because of the senior citizen exemption.
I never had king crab or expensive steaks until the mortgage was paid off, and yesterday we had both. We are investing money like crazy. If this is slavery, then I sure like slavery.
I just love you guys, I'm sure you have issues like all married couples but you try to give each other the respect and privacy each need. You are great entertainment, funny and outgoing. But the best is that you always include telling the real ins and outs of RVing. Thanks for another great video! Stay safe and safe travels ❤️
Introverts seem to really enjoy the isolation, I’ve noticed.
Well that is the definition of introvert. Being alone ❤
@@HeatherBDentureDiVa that it is
Full timers coming up on Year 4…I would add that everything is Just a little bit harder. What do I mean? Planning ahead to get your mail…if it’s late, will you still be in the right spot? Amazon packages…many cgs don’t allow deliveries, and lockers are often full or too small. Grocery shopping takes longer because you don’t know the layout of each new store. The list goes on…haircuts, routine oil changes, etc, etc…it all takes a monumental amount of planning. The lifestyle you had as a part time RVer, when you were all about decorating your campsite and having great evening fires…that kind of falls by the wayside. We rarely have a campfire and only bother to pull out all the “stuff” if we’re staying a while. All that said, our life is anything but boring, and we’ll do it as long as we’re healthy.
Y’all are the most fun YT Rv’ers! I love your energy and how well you complement each other. Plus you give a lot of valuable tips, tricks and info.
I’m not an rv’er, though I did give it serious thought! Still, I love watching YT content on the rv/van life/skoolie/tiny house way of living.
Thanks for the positivity, even when you face some not-fun issues😊
Well said.
10:40 You made me laugh when you said "pop your hood and someone will come running." I've told friends that I don't worry about RV problems because if I pop open the hood in an RV park, 3 guys with toolboxes will show up to help. I keep snacks and drinks handy so I can say thanks. Thank you for sharing honestly about the challenges of RV life. All life has challenges but I find RV living and the wonderful places and people I've seen in the past 5 years are worth the expense and the headaches of RV repairs.
The other day I heard a guy say that if he has an RV problem, he carries a hammer in one hand, pops the hood and stair until someone comes by to help him or teach him how to fix whatever the problem is.
Miss seeing those meals on the patio of that restaurant in Vegas across from the Bellagio fountain! ⛲️ 😊
A downside for me is that my husband doesn’t love it as much as I do. We love each other so he will go (not always happily) so I feel full time won’t ever be in the cards for us. Maybe when the kids get older and move out. He does admit it’s easier when it’s just him and I (no kids or dogs)
Hi guys, for repairs you should call mobile rv repair people. We did that a couple times. They are quite handy!!
Thanks for posting your adventures. I’d like to encourage you to come to Savannah GA. We have amazing places to visit.
Thank you for showing the negatives as well as the positives of RV living.
Love Brady's stretch at the beginning of the video. He looks so relaxed.
Being in such close quarters can be stressful on a relationship. You and Dave should be OK but hope you two don't tick off Bailey and Brady. They may leave you somewhere. If I see an Ekko being driven by a cat I'll send a search party! 😂
There is an actual book titled “How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you”! Was on The NY Times bestseller list when it first came out. I suggest they get a copy ASAP!
In defense of RV living problems arise being a homeowner as well. More expensive problems with home ownership. Nothing is picture perfect. Love your videos ❤ and hope the RV gets the issues corrected.
Absolutely agree- on a fixed income and living in southern California mountains where the home maintenance ( due to recent snow storms) , cost of living, increasing property taxes and insurance stresses me out worrying about not only day to day life but the future
Lots of challenges but you handle them so well. Hope the fun outweighs the problems.
I will say I am always impressed how well organized you both are. I have two separate bins that were always ready to go for tent camping. But when it came to pack actual food I kept it basic. With year round living I suspect you would really have to be on top of your game with the meals planning. I am amazed what Tanya comes up with. Oxtail stew! I dont even really like red meat and I wanted some. YUM.
Hey! That “ALLLLL THEEEEEE TIIIIIMMMME” cry can be heard across the world, particularly from remote workers and….retirees. Word.
I love watching your videos! I love your energy ! You guys just seem to handle everything very calmly and you respect each other. Keep on making your videos! We will keep watching! Safe travels!
Thanks for checking in Dave and Tanya ♡♡
Hope you can get that leak fixed quickly and we'll be able to see you on another adventure really soon..👍🏽❤️❤️🦋🍎
We were in Las Vegas in our CamperVan last winter and the cost of rv sites are higher than hotels. They have increased tremendously. Also some only allow newer units which can be difficult too
I became concerned when I read the title of this video. Once I grasped the format of this video, I was relieved, and again as it went on to learn that nothing really awful had happened to either of you. You spoke on some good topics and offered good advice. I enjoyed the video, as always. I'd like to share some advice for you and anyone else reading this.
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I can agree that even just glamping in an RV will test relationships. Our first RV was a motorhome, a budget orientated buy for a used 35' class A, powered by a gas engine. It was a beautiful coach, but it didn't have any slide outs. The two of us and our sizable dog were constantly squeezing past and bumping into each other. After a couple of years of that, I decided that we needed a bigger coach. And having more money by that time, we bought a used 39' class A diesel pusher that had what was called a, super-slide, that being a single 18' long slide out. I can't tell you the happy, happy, difference that coach had made for all three of us. Not just the slide but more storage than we could fill, and for driving ease of the diesel pusher being on a big heavy-duty Freightliner chassis.
My point here is two-fold, one being that given the size of the EKKO along with full-timing, you two truly, truly, love each other. And two, though some people think that a big class A is overkill, they don't understand that there isn't any replacement for good substantial equipment.
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It's good to develop an understanding that other than the near million dollar and up tour buses, almost all camping or land travel RVs are built under two grades, light-duty and medium-duty. Both of our coaches were medium-duty and the owner's manuals actually stated that. A clear statement to the effect of,
"This coach was built as a medium-duty unit intended for temporary usage. It was not built to be a permanent dwelling and it should be understood that using this coach as a permanent dwelling will result in noticeable wear on upholstered surfaces, carpeting, as well as other wearable fixtures and items throughout the coach."
My point here is that when full-timing, just about everything of most RVs will be subject to wear and some things will wear out requiring replacement. And not to become upset about it. Just expect things will wear and some will be consumed, but don't let these things consume you. Don't allow this to frustrate and take more out of you than being, somewhat of an annoyance.
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A side note to the above. For myself, what I hate the most is any leak, plumbing, roof, engine, any leak. Since you're newer to having a coach, Dave and Tanya, some of the best advice I can offer is the importance of-- once a year go on the roof with a tube of caulking and wherever you see caulking on the roof, check it. Because over the course of a year small cracking or sliver sized splits will occur in the caulking that's up there, and these cracks and splits have to be filled with more caulking. It's easy to do, just don't forget that you're working on the roof. Check the owner's manual, for the type of roof material on your RV, what to use as a pre-cleaner, what kind of caulking, like that.
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No matter how much of an annoyance, everyone should get under their RV and find the location(s) that mice are using to get inside the unit. The more time an RV sits idle the more likely mice will get in. This is important due to illness from their droppings, and damage they can cause, sometime expensive damage. Under the RV you might have to really put your head to figuring out where they get in. It might even require determining pathways they use through the underside of the coach, sometimes ductwork for heating and at times overhead ducts for a/c.
Dryer sheets, Irish Spring soap and other things people suggest don't always work. It's dependent upon the type of mice in the area. Cats are great but there's something more important here too. That being any space big enough for mice to get through could also be a potential inlet for carbon monoxide if you have a motorhome. I suggest before crawling under the coach, close up the coach tightly, windows, roof vents, etcetera. Don't start the engine, but turn on the ignition, and set the cab (truck part) climate control to high fan and set to incoming (fresh) air, not recirculate. Then go under the coach and find where air from the climate control is coming out beneath the coach. And that would be your starting point or if you're lucky, your only point. There shouldn't be air coming out of anywhere under the coach. If you block and air leak, rerun the same test and check the underside again for other places air is coming out from. As far as I know none of the manufacturers are installing flow-through ventilation, like a car. With the exception of class B and class C motorhomes, as they will have flow-through ventilation from the manufacturer in the truck portion, and you'll have to block off those vents with tape before you do the underside test for air coming out.
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This is off subject but extremely important. The best safety advice I can give anyone is also something easily forgotten and can be deadly. Whenever you're about to depart on a journey, take the sink covers and put them into a secure drawer preferably near the floor. Sink covers are heavy, and they don't fasten-in or lock-down in any way. If you were in a collision, particularly a frontal collision, they have the ability to launch, fly, and kill you with a hit to your head or other vulnerable area of your body. Don't chance that happening. Write a note and attach it to the steering wheel. Sink covers are great for expanding counter space and as cutting boards so most people have them out all the time but understand that they have no business being left in place on the sink or even left out somewhere, when you're underway. Due to their weight, I store them in a secure place like a drawer nearest the floor.
As well, look for other things in your coach that have the ability to become a lethal projectile. A dangerous thing doesn't necessarily have to be heavy, just have the ability. I remember in seventh grade science class my teacher showing us how he could penetrate a raw potato with paper straw. I also remember other kids would throw a penny or an aspirin and how much that hurt when it hit my head. Love you guys so pleeeze implement my advice on sink covers. And God bless both of you and the babies. Thank you so much for what you bring.
Great advice!!! Thank you.
We are selling our house and moving into a motorhome although we wont be traveling due to health issues but we live just down the road from I 80 truckstop lol watching your videos has helped us understand what to expect and when we do decide to travel we now know a few spots to stay thank to you both love watching your channel ❤
When my sister's and I went camping with our kids. We stayed up late for tent movies. 😂😂😂
I love how honest y’all are!!!
I hope you don’t have too many things to fix in the future ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Guys, I got 10 sweet kitties so an AirBnB is out. my guys are from 15yr old down to 9 months I have 3 girls and 7 boys. for cat litter, try the crystal stuff for two cats one bag should last about 2-3 weeks. You need to just mix up if they pee in it and all you have to do is Pick up the solids and mix up the crystals for the pee.
The only thing with crystals is they’re so small the get carried every where on there little feet
More facts, not a RV'er but I live in minivan and all this stuff still real. Good videos, love you guys. 🤗
You guys are adorable, down to earth and very informative. Thank you for your information!!
⛵are so bad.. $$$ I had an airstream and so much work.. we love the fact that you put it out there 👏.
We camp seasonally. Rate is 1850.00 a year...raised by 250.00 for this year
God Bless You Dave & Tanya RV life full time I Couldn’t do it 😂😂
my husband and I are looking to convert an ambulance into our traveling tiny home - these are very good topics to think about while doing our build and deciding where to make our "home field" when we want to park it for a while! You guys are so great, I hope you stay on the road for a long time - love watching you as you travel.
Yes your right on cant camp in lots of places. I do appreciate you both it's not easy. Traveling is a wonderful thing to get to do but yes it is very expensive and really dangerous you know a lot of places but anyway I appreciate all the beautiful views all the beautiful places you've been through so much I've enjoyed it and you would be surprised how many senior citizens love watching you know TH-cam so keep up the great job I just remember we do appreciate you very very much meow meow have a blessed night❤😊
We just got back to Colorado from Texas. We were in Victoria texas for about 6 weeks. 400.00 per month with utilities on top of that. Coleto lake rv resort. Nice little place with The Cracked Crab restaurant a short walk away. Deer everywhere. Nice people. Colorado where we are from, I have not seen a campground much under 1200.00 per month. We usually stay at military bases and even their campgrounds can get pricey.
That was my two cents, for what it's worth. Take wonderful care, I love your videos.
Love the caption on navigation of vanlife
Love your cool and calm demeanor! Thanks for the video 🙂.
Smoke detectors? And daily, keeping an ear and eye out for severe weather such as the atmospheric storms currently in California ! Stay safe! Happy RVing!😄
Yeah, it looks like it's a few pros n cons in the RV life.👍🏾
Good thing ya bought it NEW so you wouldn't have any issues!
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Just want to tell u that u guys and nomadic introvert r my favorite you tubers I love how u and ur husband really balance each other out ❤🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
Yay! I started watching your videos a few days ago and now I’m caught up. I finally get to watch them as they come out. Thanks so much for your entertaining content. I would like to see y’all when your not getting along. Y’all are too sweet together 😂❤ best wishes!
Very good tips and advice!!! Crazy how many repairs you've needed on such a new RV. Good to know, thanks!!! 😊
Solutions for isolation : Meeting people, but then having to go separate ways,. try doing weekly live streams and sending invites to be on panel to those people. This way you are building a bigger community and channel exposure.
As always, you two are SOOOO honest and real!!!...thanks for the reality check and suggestions!!!...safe travels to you and the kitties!!!
PRACE OUT!!
Even tho I don’t have an rv yet very informative! Getting rv soon and I have -‘2 cats! Thanks for the video!
I am newly retired and recently bought a used RV to check out that type of travel/living. I do like it and have stated that I could live in my RV. But I understand that’s only a theory for now. So, I appreciate your videos very much. I also think you two are a cute couple.
Hats off to both of you 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I would only RV just for a few days...to go on vacation....but full-time...I already know that I can't do it😅😅 It looks so peaceful, though! Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for the update Tanya and Dave!
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Hope things get better for you two ❤
Thanks for sharing the realities of RV life you two are so down to earth and pleasant to watch
Great video thanks. Have you done a video on the great things of rving? I look forward to the next one.
Its also good to join an online owners forum for your brand of RV. Great for help on problems that may be specific to your brand and model of RV.
Thank you for the stream. My husband and I were thinking about doing what you guys have done full-time rv living, and now we think that we will just go for the summer because we lived in Vegas and it can get pretty hot and crowded. Thank you again. love your channel ❤️ stay safe
I love your videos so much. Thanks for sharing! How did the two of you meet, if I may ask?
You guys pump me up! One thing I know is that I can look at your channel, learn something new about my soon to be life or should I say the life I desire. I’m rearing to go. I know experience is the greatest teacher and I’m ready for it all…minus the strong driving skills part. Love you guys🙏🏾❤️
I love when you guys are real!!! Lol “you can make ur own lunch” lol
Thank you for this post!!! I am considering this life. So I appreciate this!!
*Sooooooooo refreshing!* Love your channel content, personalities, and - most of all - I love your love for one another.
Thanks so much Line Danzer!! We really appreciate your support!
Yes we have seen prices increased...probably about 20%. And it doesn't matter if it's State Parks, KOA, OR PRIVATE....Everything has increased
Thanks joe Biden!
Very informative video. Hope everything works out with desert snow. Thanks for sharing say hello to Brady and Bailey for me💙💙💙🌎🌎🐈⬛🐈
It’s because of the vulnerabilities of an RV I couldn’t chance it, espec as I’m on my own. I’m very happy with my reliable Toyota. The gas bill must be insane. It wouldn’t be something I could do.
Love you guys watch all your videos
Thanks for sharing! You two are funny. We travel part-time with our cat Mango, she is truly our traveling buddy. Hope to see you on the road!
There has definitely been a raise in rates. Some at least double. So.... we'll be boondocking more, and using the generator. Also will search for govt parks with some hookup as we have the senior passes will help. I think the COVID RV boom is a part of it, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a drop in price though probably not to previous levels since so many have stopped RVing now that they can fly again, or use a motel.
Something else rarely mentioned is length. Not only do some states have width or length traffic laws- parks can too. Some are limited to 18' or 22' and other lengths so you need to check on any parks you want to stay in for limits and consider buying something that will allow you into the parks you want to stay in.
Full timing though- you need to get what will work for you to be happy in. Remembering though traveling is a part of it and backing up and other maneuvers can be stressful, you aren't doing that most of the time. Most of the time it's likely parked in a site or home, or driving forward on a road. Parking is really a small part, but stressful. Some people let it stop them altogether.
Excellent advice, very detailed. Thank you for sharing.
You two are adorable! I am not a nomad, but I love watching the adventures of Nomads!
Thanks so much Donna, we appreciate it!
you guys are awesome love watching all your videos
Thank you both for another great video!
Great Video! Love your content, your cats and you!! I’m hoping to travel some with my 2 cats and small dog. Thanks for sharing!!
I have been living the retired life in Thailand for 17 years. It is a very simple life and yet an adventure. We have a house and the utilities and food are not expensive. Renting might be best for the beginner.
Yes, we’ve noticed yet we spend a lot of time in Gilroy California to visit our children as we live in Fresno California and we thought about possibly becoming trailerites again and getting closer to them as they are all grown now and so are our grandchildren but when we lived in this park at one time for a few months we paid I believe it was $900 a month because it has gone up to $1300 a month that does not include utilities. We were told it’s because more people are living in their RVs then back in the day and in California who can afford to live anywhere else it’s tough for a lot of people so we decided to stay in Fresno and visit our children as much as possible, and just pay for a few nights at a time.
Thanks so much Nanette for sharing your RV living experiences, we are sorry to hear about the significant monthly price increase at your prior RV park. We still try to take advantage of monthly rates whenever possible if we are going to be staying for a while, because nightly rates at RV resorts can really cost a lot!
On the other side - there is no hustle free life, something is always not so nice.
Thank you for sharing about the dehumidifier. I am going to get one for our bedroom. It will be perfect! I love your adventure's!! :)
Great video as always!
Yes more then some .we had stop camping far way now we closer to home stay less time .
Campground not state in Michigan 25yrs ago was 15 rustic. Now it's gotta be 50+ a night. We bought small property up north that's a Campground resort. Yearly dues 5 lakes to troll around. Fun fun but still work. Great video.
Can't wait to see your next ventures. Also love that your keeping it real.
Bailey and Brady really enjoy watching and learning about rving. My question is what is your thoughts on buying used vs new and also gas vs Diesel? Regards Steve
I really appreciate your honesty on the pitfalls of full time RV life. I'm contemplating selling my home and buying a RV to travel across country to be closer to family. I'm trying to do my research to make sure I know what I'm getting into. I also have cats which is a HUGE part of making a decision. God bless and safe travels.
Great things to know. Especially for first timers that doesn't know a lot about the maintenance of a RV like to make sure that things are working right and on moving days that everything is put away and secure before you move. The Kitty's got it easy they can just lay around and watch you secure everything and I can amagine watch you guys go nuts getting in each other's way LoL. But stay safe, love and prayers always.
Thanks for Info🙂
Yea, call the service provider and you can get it in but they will keep your rig for month. The mfg needs to take notice the push these less than satisfactory product out to the dealers and the dealers are happy because they get the warranty work. Everyone I talk to in a rig 2020 to 2021 talks about being in for service all the time.
Yes RV camp sites are going up like everything else. So what I’ve started doing is camping two or three days without paying or paying very little in a state or federal campground then go one day or two days in a place that has electric and sewer. It really saves a lot of money On your budget.
Downside of RV life; I'm not doing it!
Good stuff!
Love you guys!
Aussia of Panda Monium RV purchased a land lot in Arizona that she shares with her tribe of RVers. On this land is a derelict RV that may be used as guest housing. I think if I were a full-time RVer, I'd purchase land like they did and add in water and electricity plug-ins. It's a safe place to go during an emergency (like Covid-19), and I could, like AirBnB lease empty spaces while I'm on the road (passive income).
I love to see you!!!
I saw you cooking hot dogs in a pan . I freeze them ,microwave one minute . If you check you can do boiled,cooked , crispy skin or cook a few minutes to where you have hot dogs jurky .
Once again Great Video. Helpful content.
I have zero interest in RV living but for my 20 minutes of social media time, I really like watching you 🥰🥰
Love Y'all Stay Safe and Warm Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜
Hello from Lowell MA. Love watching.
A first time viewer. I really liked hearing the lady. I can recognize that she has a high IQ and has a lot of KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). An unusual personality at the BOYT. I can see how your channel does so well. I have a Black lady friend who now works as a high end appliance repair ("sealed systems") person. She is also a corporate refugee that is in a non-traditional field right now. She is also brilliant. Nearly every day, she gives me advice steeped in her life of learning experiences.
Tidy Cats with Glade litter was a life saver for me and my cat. Of course you could smell as soon as she would go #2, but the smell would be completely gone in about 10 seconds. I used to stock up on black Friday for a great deal for the whole year. Plus side, kitty litter is great to keep in your vehicle in case you need some extra traction for snow or mud.
Just finding Boondocking spots has becomes real chore.Many spots we used for years are now off limits including more and more Walmart's.But we all know the trouble makers that have ruined it for all of us.The shine is really coming off the RV lifestyle.
I read an article entitled "how to find cheap campsites $40 and under"
WHAT?! Since when is $40 cheap? Uh... since the last 6 months, I consider it lucky to find anything under $40. ugh!
@@SuzanneKrall I camphost every summer in Colorado...we have No amenties...but its only $20 and $10 for seniors...we do have new pit toilets and nice picnic tables and fire rings...in a gorgeous forest. 7,000 ft up the mountains
Good video.
As to campground price hikes
An example is in Miramar Beach, Florida
$70/night in 2022, $135/njght in 2023.
Lol love this! Just found you and I’m just starting my journey. So much good advice. I’m in the process of organizing and deciding what to keep and what to toss. Plus figuring out how to work a RV!! Never had one before.
It’s Pooh on the thumbnail looking mad and beautiful at the same time 💙
YOU TWO ARE THE BEST! LOVE YOU!
Hey you two! This may not be the place to say this...but here goes: I'm ROOTING FOR Y'ALL on RV UNPLUGGED!!!!! LETS GET ER DONE..... got my POMPOMS OUT
I've enjoyed watching your videos. There's no way I could do what you are doing.