I’m a Navy brat, born in Yokosuka Japan! My brother also! My Father was stationed there during the Vietnam war. Brother joined the Navy back in the late 80’s. He was stationed in Japan off the Midway. What a small world! ☮️💟✝️
Thank you for just sitting down for spell. LOL Really thank you for sitting down like you would around a campfire to chat. The both of you deserve a break as well. I have no idea what it would be like to have a channel and do as you both do. So thank you. I do say a lot about other branches of service but I do hope you take it all in fun. From the bottom of my heart thank you both and your children for there service. Your daughter is a military spouse and that is like serving. Stacy I'm sure it didn't take as long to get the rust from under your nail as Phil . 27 years of build up is a lot . LOL. I have so much fun watching you guys . I've kept you guys long enough. Thanks for the video.
Phil and Stacy, We don't know what to say. We can not thank you enough for the help! No other channel has ever showed us so much support an encouragement. What a great episode, thanks for answering all the questions we had about you and about full time RV life. Gracias, gracias, gracias!
Hey guys, always luv your vid's. Fellow Texans here too. 32 years in Katy, Tx. Also sold everything to go FT and no regrets. We did however decide to buy an RV site in RGV to spend winters in. And Phil, I'm like you. Do your homework and MAINTENANCE. I'm really big on that stuff. OH, BTW...Phil looks like your shoulder has healed and you're out of your sling. Wow that was pretty quick. Joanie had shoulder syrgery years ago and it took her 3 months before she was-kinda- back to normal. Today she's fine. Anyways good vid guys. 👍 💕
I’m so glad to see this video. We are in the throng of purging. I struggled about selling the house but now we have have made Waco and Houston our RV base when we aren’t traveling. So many things to think about but one by one we will get it done.
Just came across this video of yours. Really enjoyed it, and I personally thank you two for your candor. Always learn something new from each of your videos. Beat Army.
Though not full timers...yet, our lives seem to parallel yours somewhat. My husband is a retired Army helo pilot and I served in the Army (administrative) for 3 years. And we met overseas in Germany. :) We love staying at military Family Camps as well, best deal going! Love your channel.
Good job in your answers to those who asked the questions. We have full timed now for just over 7 years and love it. I may have to disagree with you Phil on your favorite pick for an RV. If I had the budget, an XL Prevost or IH45 Foretravel would be my option. Having owned 2 Foretravels in the past, that would be a hard decision to make with all the help available on our forum. That in itself is worth thousands. Love your channel and keep up the great work! Thank you both for your service to this great country! '62-'66 USAF
Hey! First time viewing your video. I am 84 yo and live up the road from your home base in SA at Fredericksburg. I am ex Navy also, beginning in 1957. I was mostly stationed on the USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59). I was attached to the Legal Office. I'm wishing for a 4-WD F350 Flat Bed with a mounted camper. I like the boondocking aspect.
I love your reviews of campgrounds. Could you please add more footage of what your sites are like and the amenities at the places you stay? For example, that site in this video looks so cool, like you have a covered outdoor kitchen? But it’s hard to tell if that’s all yours or a common area. Thank you! Love your content.
I found y’all from happily ever hanks. ;) hope y’all are doing well. Thanks for your videos. I’m on a 5 year savings plan to buy a very small intech sol horizon and I can’t wait to get started. I dream about getting out there and until I save up I’m doing my research on rv life. I plan on traveling to see family in other states first. That’s my main thing at first. If I end up living out there full time so be it. I have an exit plan and a save up plan in hand.
I wish you guys would have started sooner for sure. Our kids laugh and tell people that they grew up in campgrounds 😊 Now you’re making up for lost time so that’s awesome! Please encourage your audience just to get out there whenever they can and with whatever RV they can. We started in tents, then a pop-up, then a 32’ bumper pull, 40’ diesel pusher and now we are enjoying a 38’ Georgetown without children 😊 Stacy, your greatest memory of the pontoon boat brought back so many memories for us! We would rent them 3-5 times a year in Branson on Table Rock Lake and pull the kids on tubes and even rented ski boats and let them try to get up on skies. Nothing like being out on the water for a relaxing day!
I had to pause at 5:38 because my 21 year old daughters MOS is an MP in the Army. I’m so proud of her. While I’m sure you’ll say the Navy is better🤣😂, that’s ok. She has been stationed in Germany for the past month and a half. She’ll be there for 3 years and for the first time in my 59 years I’ll be getting a passport to go visit her. I miss her so much and like I said, I’m so very proud of her and her commitment to the armed forces that protect our amazing country. Thank you both for your service.
I am so glad you are going over to see her! You are going to love it! Spending time with her in a new country may be your favorite life experience!! Make sure to thank her for us when you get over there.
Y’all are such an upper and enjoy your positive attitudes. I’ve been in a nursing home for 1 1/2 years and I’m planning on doing what y’all do. The good, bad and ugly - positive attitude is infectious. I thank you.
We do wish we rved more often than we did when the kids were young. Things will break. Our boys got an apartment together so it is nice to have them both in one place. We have two pups. We leave them behind too. We have a web cam on the thermostat. Your relationship reminds me of Larry and me 🤣. Roku has a headphone plug. The best. The RV community is amazing. Florida is our home port and where our storage is. Going full time was scary. We went full time the day the virus was named- so... Yes. Crucial that insurance is for full time. Exactly. 35’. We do want to downsize a bit someday. It helps if you are handy. We are still working on balance of filming and enjoying. TH-cam channel? Don’t expect to make money for a long time. Privacy greenery is a must in a campground. That’s why we like state parks. We swap streaming services with our kids too. We love waterfalls and springs. It’s amazing you are trying to answer so many questions. Thanks. Stay safe. Alice
Binge watching your channel since I found it, seem to notice a correlation between Phil being injuried and roof maintenance needed to be done, maybe it’s just me 🤠
My wife and I were on the same Bell's Brewery tour last summer in Kalamazoo. Casual meeting you guys were super nice. I had no idea you had a TH-cam channel or any of that. Months ago I asked my wife and she remembered you also. Great channel. Thanks for everything.
We’re coming back to Alsatian RV Park later this week. We didn’t sell our house, we rented it to a couple that are building in the neighborhood and needed some place furnished for three months. That’s perfect for us, since all of our amenities pool, clubhouse etc. have been shut down.
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions in this video. We are new to RVing and have learned a great deal from you guys as we're getting started. We really appreciate your willingness to share your adventures with us. Your videos are always informative, entertaining, and fun! Subscribed and enjoying!
What really hit me was when you said that you were making up for 27 of not being home often. My USAF retiree and I need to hit the road and we’re making plans for next year. I want to thank you guys for your tips and tricks and for being awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
I always appreciate your content and positive attitude. It takes a strong and comfortable couple to offer options for other channels of interest. You guys are among the “Best” doing what you do! Thanks for sharing.
Based on your recommendations I clicked the link and bought the Govee WiFi Thermo Hygrometer. I don’t worry as much when we leave Tilly Dog in the RV (Edith) to go exploring. A+. I also made the recommendation and referenced your video on Tiffin Owners Group. Thank you.
Mt. Monadnock is no joke! We hiked to the summit three years ago. Parts of it are less hiking and more like rock climbing. But it was a lot of fun!!! Can't wait to do it again when our little guys are bigger.
Thanks for the great question/answer session. Part of doing my homework is hearing from channels such as yours. I appreciate your contribution to this lifestyle.
Love Phil's shirt!! Our plan is to go full-time as soon as we retire from the military, but we're going to do what y'all said and go ahead and get a small RV and get out with our kids before retirement.
I'm from NH. So glad you mentioned it! Every state has a must see place. MT. Washington in NH would be mine. Second would be the Kancamagus Highway in the fall.
You were talking about how you always had great neighbors in campgrounds. Your RV is well insulated. We just returned from a camping vacation in a park that had a lot of tent campers. It was party time even during quiet hours! I think that as people drink, their hearing dulls and the music needs to be louder and their talking gets much more vocal. And we were a 100 yards from any tent campers. This was in New Braunfels where river tubing is a priority for camping as you two [as Texans] are aware. We will be going back there, just aware of what to expect this time. May your good neighbor luck continue!
Wow! Newbie here and love all the info. you guys provide. My wife and I are planning on going full time soon so the info. is so appreciated. The details on your channel is unmatched by anything I've seen. Thank you so much for all your time and effort. Amazing! Hope to meet up on the road one day!
Remember Integra is made by Thor now! Stick with Tiffin! We are on our Second Allegro Bus and Love it!! Ours is a 45OPP but last year they introduced a 35’ with all of the bells and whistles of the big Bus!!
Glad to hear you are getting out of Texas. For us 5 months was enough. Another informative video. We get asked the same questions all the time and some of our friends and family shake their heads at us. Phil....good job on the arm!!!!!
Another great video. We delayed going on the road for another year because of COVID-19 and watching your videos keeps me inspired to continue dreaming about “seeing you on the road.”
We absolutely love you both so much! I feel like we’ve known you forever. You have taught us so much and we are in the process of selling our home and going full time RVing. Thank you for being such a important part of our lives. I only hope we can meet you in person one day. Thank you both so much for your service to our country. Jim & Vicki Poff “Vision 2020” Home Port Vancouver WA
Loved getting to know you guys even more. Questions for next Q&A. (1) Do you have an extended warranty? and (2) did your kids grow up as Navy brats (our family has six kids, each one born at a different USN base) or had you retired by the time they reached their teens? Love your channel.
Thank you both for you service! We are planning the same! 27 yrs with USAF Security Forces...three years to hit 30...and then full-timing! Can’t wait to hit the road and visit all the bases...especially JBER in AK! Love the videos and Q and A...keep them coming! Stay safe and thanks again for your service!
Thank you so much for the shout out. xo You know you're one of our favorites! We look forward to meeting you one day when everything clears up! - MJ P.S. Izzy said nice Dutch Star behind you! LOL
My wife and I are leaving the second week of October and I’m ready to leave yesterday. So ready to enjoy life and we’re taking an older motor home 1990. So far reliable and low mileage. See you guys out there sometime
I had forced family fun lol. I like that. We did summer and weekends. I’m a nurse but didn’t work as much when my kids were young. Now I’m looking for a small weekend camper. I’m just a regular RN so I work on the floor and can’t take off like you guys did. I love your show but I will never be full time. I’ll continue fun times as soon as I get another trailer.
Great Q&A! My family is Air Force... grew up at Randolph in San Antonio. The hubster's family is Navy. Thank You for your family's service. Phil... Your shirt looks like our teardrop trailer. Safe travels!
I love your channel very nice information. We have a class A motorhome gas Thor Miramar and we wants to be a part-time RV soon ! Saludos amigos from El Paso,Texas !
I love you 2! You have a great channel. I have learned so much about the lifestyle, and process. If you aren’t teaching me something, you are entertaining me. Thank you and keep it up!
Love that you touched on some of the smaller channels! 💛 Great answers to so many questions! I have always wondered about what Gizmo was. He's precious 💛 You both are a great example. Thanks for sharing so much.
We got a Govee after watching one of your other videos and glad we did. It has worked well to keep out cat Patches safe while we're out and about. We use to have an APP we used but we had to leave one of our phone in the RV in order to get a text. This way we get a email but it does alert me so alls good. So glad Phil is out of the sling and doing well. Safe travels! Kenny and Candy
OMG I love you guys!!! Your chemistry together is a beautiful sight. I am still in the market for RV's and can't wait to start my journey. The both of you have been much of my motivation. (Even if you are Navy, lol) I'm an Army Strong Vet btw! One team one fight though, so it is refreshing to see family in arms still getting out there and traveling life. #SYOTR!
Very nice job AGAIN guys. Loved hearing your answers to some commonly asked questions. We also have a Tiffin and a Jeep Cherokee, so what's not to love. Many of our experiences have been similar to what you have encountered so far. Keep up the nice work!
We feel the missing family yet not missing them SO HARD. After military life you just learn to function as a nuclear unit. Just because focusing on missing our family day to day gets too depressing. We look forward to seeing all our friends from around the world as we travel.
Those are fantastic RV tshirts.....almost as great as our favorite red ones! Sooooo excited for yall to be able to say ALOHA to steamy SA!!! Safe travels.
several full timers are reversing course, they have bought or are looking for houses but will be part timers, next exit bob and pearl bought a house, tr bowlin has purchased a house, nomadic fanatic has purchased a house and dan and jen nevada are house shopping, just sayin. we are part timers that kept our s&b's in fla and travel 6 - 8 months a year, it's just nice to have a home base to return to when we want to. great video, saw you kids at rvillage rally in fla in february
May I add two thoughts regarding people stopping full time ...... ADD........ having done some long trips (5-9 week ones) before hand & a good relationship are paramount too.
I picked up Rv East Coast the FIRST time you mentioned them. :) You are right its a great channel and his footage and editing is fantastic. I love just looking at it. His piece on the Blackstone grill I paid so much attention to the food footage I had to rewatch because I forgot to listen. :)
Thanks for a great video answering our questions! Interested in the comments about the size of Ruby and where you camp, because that is the question I am wrestling with: How large of an RV gets you into Local, State and National Parks and how small of an RV is livable. Thanks again!
We have had no problems getting in any place so far. We are 35 feet. We haven't visited any National Parks yet....we will find it harder to find a reservation than a spot that we are too big in.
Thanks for answering the FAQ's. Phil, it's good to see you without the sling! Hope that your recovery is going well. We're in the process of getting our 33aa (Red Canyon) ready for the road and want to thank you for the tips and hacks. One last question: what bike rack do you have? Safe and happy travels! Brendan & Lena Muddy Sneakers, Pa.
Hello everyone, just started watching your channel, Thank you for your honesty and in-depth videos And Thank you for your Service... Quick question on your 2 Windsocks hanging on the mirror's. Should the American flag sock be on the left, and is the when you're looking at it from the front or as the RV sits...?
Another great video, and good information. We did our research and found that Entegra had very good customer service and one of the best discounts so we bought an Entegra Aspire 44B and love it.
QUESTION about the gas stop. With the "new" style portable 20 and 30 lb propane tanks, is the gas stop needed or is it a redundant safety measure? We had a blowout on our 5th wheel and took out all the wiring and gas lines on the kitchen slide. Being we travel with the gas tanks on, (ready for the goff) I got pulled over as soon as I could to check things out and especially the propane lines. The internal safety in the tank (only one on at a time) did its job and shut off. Only gas was residual in the lines. Could detect a smell of propane but nothing else. No sign of fire or partial ignition and no gas flow. When I then turned the tank off is when I heard the safety "reset".
It is a great safety piece to have for sure. Not sure how the new ones are set up, but Gas Stop will shut off the propane in the event of a catastrophic failure, such as the one you described. For use it is a great peace of mind piece of equipment for us.
Great video - Thanks, and - thanks for the shout out to the other channels. I checked out "Does Size Matter" and I love them. I'm starting from the first and watching all their videos. It really helps to have recommendations from channels you like. I found you guys from a "Changing Lanes" recommendation.
That was a very interesting video and I loved it. We are now in our second week of full timing and love it. Only wish we would have done it sooner. Thank you for all the information it is very helpful. Hopefully our paths will cross and we can meet.
Lol I put my comment on the other part instead of this one 🤦♀️ and I put it before finishing. Asking about the T-shirt. Living through you, thanks for sharing
Just watched your Steps to Full Time RV video. Hope it’s ok to ask a question here...the video was very helpful and we are pretty much on track with the steps you listed, but,; we are going to keep Tennessee as our domicile but after we sell our home how we will we an address for our license, rv, car etc? That’s the part I can’t find answers to. THANK YOU! So happy I found your channel!
If you dont have a family member whose address you will use then you have to choose a domicile company. We use Escapees out of Texas. I dont know of a company that uses Tennessee. You will have to see if there is one available. You will need a physical address not a PO Box
A question if you still have room: What do you do on a day-to-day basis? I would love to go full-time RVing, but feel that my husband and I would get bored. Maybe you could film “a day in the life” video (including meals - love to watch you cook) for those non-adventure days? Thank you!
Hi, On one of your previous video when you and your friend had to cross a 12 ton capacity bridge and you turned back. I have a 40 footer 32,500 pounds. I have a 24feet bridge to cross with a 12 ton limit. My tought was that being 40 feet and the bridge 24 feet, the full weight of the rv would never be on the bridge. So I have been crossing that bridge for 4 years now and never had a problem.
Our issue was the bridge had a few spots that were questionable...... a lack of support going right down the middle of the bridge where two seams met. I am not a risk-taker with my house. LOL
@@todayissomeday Hi again, Thank you for your comments.I am a french Canadian from Québec and have been following you guys for a little while. I have a house in Fort Pierce Fl my driveway can accomodate a class A anytime. I use to be a member of Boondocker welcome but had to cancel my membership because that there were too many freeloaders arriving all the time with no so well maintained riggs. But if you are ever in my area and want to boondock for a couple of days. Ring my bell and my wife and I will receive you guys like a french Quebecer nows how.
In my 9 years in the Army, I never heard of an E-8 getting a commission to O-1. Maybe it is more common in the Navy, but it is an amazing accomplishment. My question is, wasn't that a significant pay cut when you went from E-8 to O-1?
I’m a Navy brat, born in Yokosuka Japan! My brother also! My Father was stationed there during the Vietnam war. Brother joined the Navy back in the late 80’s. He was stationed in Japan off the Midway. What a small world!
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What a proud Navy family!! Hand Salute! Midway was my first ship! Reported in '89.
Thank you for just sitting down for spell. LOL Really thank you for sitting down like you would around a campfire to chat. The both of you deserve a break as well. I have no idea what it would be like to have a channel and do as you both do. So thank you.
I do say a lot about other branches of service but I do hope you take it all in fun. From the bottom of my heart thank you both and your children for there service. Your daughter is a military spouse and that is like serving. Stacy I'm sure it didn't take as long to get the rust from under your nail as Phil . 27 years of build up is a lot . LOL.
I have so much fun watching you guys . I've kept you guys long enough. Thanks for the video.
Phil and Stacy,
We don't know what to say. We can not thank you enough for the help!
No other channel has ever showed us so much support an encouragement. What a great episode, thanks for answering all the questions we had about you and about full time RV life.
Gracias, gracias, gracias!
Our pleasure! Now others know how awesome you are as well!!!
Hey guys, always luv your vid's. Fellow Texans here too. 32 years in Katy, Tx. Also sold everything to go FT and no regrets. We did however decide to buy an RV site in RGV to spend winters in. And Phil, I'm like you. Do your homework and MAINTENANCE. I'm really big on that stuff.
OH, BTW...Phil looks like your shoulder has healed and you're out of your sling. Wow that was pretty quick. Joanie had shoulder syrgery years ago and it took her 3 months before she was-kinda- back to normal. Today she's fine.
Anyways good vid guys. 👍 💕
It has been over 8 weeks. He is not 100% but getting there.
I’m so glad to see this video. We are in the throng of purging. I struggled about selling the house but now we have have made Waco and Houston our RV base when we aren’t traveling. So many things to think about but one by one we will get it done.
Go Navy! Both of our sons were Navy. Thanks for your service.
My wife and I enjoy your videos, informations and humor- thank you.
Our pleasure!
Just came across this video of yours. Really enjoyed it, and I personally thank you two for your candor. Always learn something new from each of your videos. Beat Army.
I was a Master at Arms in the Navy as well :) just over three years.
Though not full timers...yet, our lives seem to parallel yours somewhat. My husband is a retired Army helo pilot and I served in the Army (administrative) for 3 years. And we met overseas in Germany. :) We love staying at military Family Camps as well, best deal going! Love your channel.
Thanks so much!
Good job in your answers to those who asked the questions. We have full timed now for just over 7 years and love it. I may have to disagree with you Phil on your favorite pick for an RV. If I had the budget, an XL Prevost or IH45 Foretravel would be my option. Having owned 2 Foretravels in the past, that would be a hard decision to make with all the help available on our forum. That in itself is worth thousands. Love your channel and keep up the great work! Thank you both for your service to this great country! '62-'66 USAF
Thanks so much!
Your best video ever. Spot on with all the Navy info as we both are retired Navy. Love
Thanks so much!
Hey! First time viewing your video. I am 84 yo and live up the road from your home base in SA at Fredericksburg. I am ex Navy also, beginning in 1957. I was mostly stationed on the USS FORRESTAL (CVA-59). I was attached to the Legal Office. I'm wishing for a 4-WD F350 Flat Bed with a mounted camper. I like the boondocking aspect.
Thanks for paving the way for guys like us! Hand Salute! Go Navy!
Awesome videos. So helpful to my wife and I as we are planning our first RV purchase.
Glad it was helpful!
I love your reviews of campgrounds. Could you please add more footage of what your sites are like and the amenities at the places you stay? For example, that site in this video looks so cool, like you have a covered outdoor kitchen? But it’s hard to tell if that’s all yours or a common area. Thank you! Love your content.
That site was all ours. We paid a little more for it, but us was worth it.
Great info on other channels. Love your channel💙.
Thanks so much!
I found y’all from happily ever hanks. ;) hope y’all are doing well. Thanks for your videos. I’m on a 5 year savings plan to buy a very small intech sol horizon and I can’t wait to get started. I dream about getting out there and until I save up I’m doing my research on rv life. I plan on traveling to see family in other states first. That’s my main thing at first. If I end up living out there full time so be it. I have an exit plan and a save up plan in hand.
Ha! Ha! “SHITMO”! 🤣I have had American Eskimos for 40 years! I am going to be laughing at that for a long time 😁👍
You can't fake your passion for the lifestyle to your viewers.
It's a phenomenal adventure you share. G-d bless you & keep on truckin'
I wish you guys would have started sooner for sure. Our kids laugh and tell people that they grew up in campgrounds 😊 Now you’re making up for lost time so that’s awesome! Please encourage your audience just to get out there whenever they can and with whatever RV they can. We started in tents, then a pop-up, then a 32’ bumper pull, 40’ diesel pusher and now we are enjoying a 38’ Georgetown without children 😊 Stacy, your greatest memory of the pontoon boat brought back so many memories for us! We would rent them 3-5 times a year in Branson on Table Rock Lake and pull the kids on tubes and even rented ski boats and let them try to get up on skies. Nothing like being out on the water for a relaxing day!
Great advice! We do tell folks that getting out when the can is better than not getting out. We are Sailors at hear t and do love being on the water.
I had to pause at 5:38 because my 21 year old daughters MOS is an MP in the Army. I’m so proud of her. While I’m sure you’ll say the Navy is better🤣😂, that’s ok. She has been stationed in Germany for the past month and a half. She’ll be there for 3 years and for the first time in my 59 years I’ll be getting a passport to go visit her. I miss her so much and like I said, I’m so very proud of her and her commitment to the armed forces that protect our amazing country. Thank you both for your service.
I am so glad you are going over to see her! You are going to love it! Spending time with her in a new country may be your favorite life experience!! Make sure to thank her for us when you get over there.
You, Me & the RV
Thank you, I will definitely tell her. I can’t wait!!!!
Y’all are such an upper and enjoy your positive attitudes. I’ve been in a nursing home for 1 1/2 years and I’m planning on doing what y’all do. The good, bad and ugly - positive attitude is infectious. I thank you.
Thank you for joining us
We do wish we rved more often than we did when the kids were young. Things will break. Our boys got an apartment together so it is nice to have them both in one place. We have two pups. We leave them behind too. We have a web cam on the thermostat. Your relationship reminds me of Larry and me 🤣. Roku has a headphone plug. The best. The RV community is amazing. Florida is our home port and where our storage is. Going full time was scary. We went full time the day the virus was named- so... Yes. Crucial that insurance is for full time. Exactly. 35’. We do want to downsize a bit someday. It helps if you are handy. We are still working on balance of filming and enjoying. TH-cam channel? Don’t expect to make money for a long time. Privacy greenery is a must in a campground. That’s why we like state parks. We swap streaming services with our kids too. We love waterfalls and springs. It’s amazing you are trying to answer so many questions. Thanks. Stay safe. Alice
Enjoy ur channel too DMC!
Gail Fallon Gail, Wow. Thank you so much. What a nice surprise. 🤗 Alice
Binge watching your channel since I found it, seem to notice a correlation between Phil being injuried and roof maintenance needed to be done, maybe it’s just me 🤠
I would say you are spot on because I have noticed the same! 😂
lol
You guys are so kind to mention these other couples that are just getting started. You are both class act! Love your channel.
Our pleasure!
Thanks guys for all you do for this community. We are grateful to call you friends. Juan & Mary
We are the lucky ones!
My wife and I were on the same Bell's Brewery tour last summer in Kalamazoo. Casual meeting you guys were super nice. I had no idea you had a TH-cam channel or any of that. Months ago I asked my wife and she remembered you also. Great channel. Thanks for everything.
We’re coming back to Alsatian RV Park later this week. We didn’t sell our house, we rented it to a couple that are building in the neighborhood and needed some place furnished for three months. That’s perfect for us, since all of our amenities pool, clubhouse etc. have been shut down.
That is cool! Total win, win!
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions in this video. We are new to RVing and have learned a great deal from you guys as we're getting started. We really appreciate your willingness to share your adventures with us. Your videos are always informative, entertaining, and fun! Subscribed and enjoying!
Awesome! Thank you!
What really hit me was when you said that you were making up for 27 of not being home often. My USAF retiree and I need to hit the road and we’re making plans for next year. I want to thank you guys for your tips and tricks and for being awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
Enjoy your time together!
I always appreciate your content and positive attitude. It takes a strong and comfortable couple to offer options for other channels of interest. You guys are among the “Best” doing what you do! Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that! Thank you, Michael!
Based on your recommendations I clicked the link and bought the Govee WiFi Thermo Hygrometer. I don’t worry as much when we leave Tilly Dog in the RV (Edith) to go exploring. A+. I also made the recommendation and referenced your video on Tiffin Owners Group. Thank you.
Glad we could help out. We love our Govee!
We are stationed in Misawa Japan right now, planning to retire and RV full-time in about 3 years.
Go Misawa!!! We were there 85 to 88, our two kids were born there.
Great time to research and plan.
Mt. Monadnock is no joke! We hiked to the summit three years ago. Parts of it are less hiking and more like rock climbing. But it was a lot of fun!!! Can't wait to do it again when our little guys are bigger.
You are right about that!! The funny thing is the hike was rated moderate! That was NOT a moderate hike.
Thanks for the great question/answer session. Part of doing my homework is hearing from channels such as yours. I appreciate your contribution to this lifestyle.
Glad to help!
Love Phil's shirt!! Our plan is to go full-time as soon as we retire from the military, but we're going to do what y'all said and go ahead and get a small RV and get out with our kids before retirement.
Great plan! Check out Life-Unhitched.com for the shirts.....she has a 10% code on her website as well. Enjoy those memories with the kiddos!
I'm from NH. So glad you mentioned it! Every state has a must see place. MT. Washington in NH would be mine. Second would be the Kancamagus Highway in the fall.
Thanks for the shout out to RV East Coast! We've been following Fawn and Eli for sometime and we love them!
You were talking about how you always had great neighbors in campgrounds. Your RV is well insulated. We just returned from a camping vacation in a park that had a lot of tent campers. It was party time even during quiet hours! I think that as people drink, their hearing dulls and the music needs to be louder and their talking gets much more vocal. And we were a 100 yards from any tent campers. This was in New Braunfels where river tubing is a priority for camping as you two [as Texans] are aware. We will be going back there, just aware of what to expect this time. May your good neighbor luck continue!
We hope it does!!
Wow! Newbie here and love all the info. you guys provide. My wife and I are planning on going full time soon so the info. is so appreciated. The details on your channel is unmatched by anything I've seen. Thank you so much for all your time and effort. Amazing!
Hope to meet up on the road one day!
Our pleasure!
Remember Integra is made by Thor now! Stick with Tiffin! We are on our Second Allegro Bus and Love it!! Ours is a 45OPP but last year they introduced a 35’ with all of the bells and whistles of the big Bus!!
I forgot about that.......Tiffin it is!!
Glad to hear you are getting out of Texas. For us 5 months was enough. Another informative video. We get asked the same questions all the time and some of our friends and family shake their heads at us. Phil....good job on the arm!!!!!
Thanks. We hope our FAQ page helps answer a ton of the questions as well. The arm is getting better and better each day!
Another great video. We delayed going on the road for another year because of COVID-19 and watching your videos keeps me inspired to continue dreaming about “seeing you on the road.”
Crazy COVID is really throwing a wrench in everyones plans!
We absolutely love you both so much! I feel like we’ve known you forever. You have taught us so much and we are in the process of selling our home and going full time RVing. Thank you for being such a important part of our lives. I only hope we can meet you in person one day. Thank you both so much for your service to our country. Jim & Vicki Poff “Vision 2020” Home Port Vancouver WA
Thank you so much!!
Loved getting to know you guys even more. Questions for next Q&A. (1) Do you have an extended warranty? and (2) did your kids grow up as Navy brats (our family has six kids, each one born at a different USN base) or had you retired by the time they reached their teens? Love your channel.
Check this out......th-cam.com/video/_j1Brv9h9W4/w-d-xo.html and we do have an extended warranty....we hope to never have to use.
I was a comm center guy.. when that was a ting in the Corps! I work as a Navy civilian for a young Navy LCDR right now :-) he is good people. Go Navy
Thank you both for you service! We are planning the same! 27 yrs with USAF Security Forces...three years to hit 30...and then full-timing! Can’t wait to hit the road and visit all the bases...especially JBER in AK! Love the videos and Q and A...keep them coming! Stay safe and thanks again for your service!
Thanks so much! You too!!
Thanks for another fun video. Glad you are able to get going again. It means the PT, etc. for your shoulder is working.
Yes! Thank you!
One of the Top TH-cam channels out there great job Guys keep it coming. Dan Staten Island New York
Wow, thanks!
Thank you so much for the shout out. xo You know you're one of our favorites! We look forward to meeting you one day when everything clears up! - MJ P.S. Izzy said nice Dutch Star behind you! LOL
You are so welcome! And he is right! It is a beauty.
My wife and I are leaving the second week of October and I’m ready to leave yesterday. So ready to enjoy life and we’re taking an older motor home 1990. So far reliable and low mileage. See you guys out there sometime
Have fun!
😂 😂 😂 Shinzomo. I thought I was the only one with a weird dog mix, English bulldog and shizu. Or in other words a Bullshitz. 😂
I had forced family fun lol. I like that. We did summer and weekends. I’m a nurse but didn’t work as much when my kids were young. Now I’m looking for a small weekend camper. I’m just a regular RN so I work on the floor and can’t take off like you guys did. I love your show but I will never be full time. I’ll continue fun times as soon as I get another trailer.
Great Q&A! My family is Air Force... grew up at Randolph in San Antonio. The hubster's family is Navy. Thank You for your family's service. Phil... Your shirt looks like our teardrop trailer. Safe travels!
Thanks for your service! Go Navy!! LOL
@@todayissomeday lol
Aww, that's so sweet of you to mention us! I hope it's not too long before we get to hang out again!
I hope so too!
This was so much fun to watch. We feel like we know you better.
Lou & Angie
Aw shucks......
Thanks guys. Stay safe and have fun.... John 3:16
Thanks so much!
I love your channel very nice information. We have a class A motorhome gas Thor Miramar and we wants to be a part-time RV soon ! Saludos amigos from El Paso,Texas !
Marathon motor coach is my dream! But the reality is more like an old MCI GMC or Eagle Bus . DEFINITELY safer than any RV
Great video and appreciate you recommending other sites. Very classy. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.
Our pleasure!
We love the Cog Rail ride at Mt. Washington. We did the steam engine on our honey moon a few years ago.
I love that rail too
I love you 2! You have a great channel. I have learned so much about the lifestyle, and process. If you aren’t teaching me something, you are entertaining me. Thank you and keep it up!
Thank you so much!
Love that you touched on some of the smaller channels! 💛 Great answers to so many questions! I have always wondered about what Gizmo was. He's precious 💛 You both are a great example. Thanks for sharing so much.
You are so welcome!
We got a Govee after watching one of your other videos and glad we did. It has worked well to keep out cat Patches safe while we're out and about. We use to have an APP we used but we had to leave one of our phone in the RV in order to get a text. This way we get a email but it does alert me so alls good. So glad Phil is out of the sling and doing well. Safe travels! Kenny and Candy
Great informative video. Thanks. Looking forward to next week.
Thanks for watching!
Glad you posted the link for 'Does Size Matter'. Made the mistake of doing a normal search before I gave it any thought. Big mistake. LOL
Yikes! I did that too....
Great, great stuff! Thank you so much! Safe travels 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
OMG I love you guys!!! Your chemistry together is a beautiful sight. I am still in the market for RV's and can't wait to start my journey. The both of you have been much of my motivation. (Even if you are Navy, lol) I'm an Army Strong Vet btw! One team one fight though, so it is refreshing to see family in arms still getting out there and traveling life. #SYOTR!
Welcome! We are so glad you are here.
Very nice job AGAIN guys. Loved hearing your answers to some commonly asked questions. We also have a Tiffin and a Jeep Cherokee, so what's not to love. Many of our experiences have been similar to what you have encountered so far. Keep up the nice work!
Awesome! Thank you!
You guys are my favorite of all rv youtubers
Thanks so much!
We feel the missing family yet not missing them SO HARD. After military life you just learn to function as a nuclear unit. Just because focusing on missing our family day to day gets too depressing. We look forward to seeing all our friends from around the world as we travel.
Those are fantastic RV tshirts.....almost as great as our favorite red ones! Sooooo excited for yall to be able to say ALOHA to steamy SA!!! Safe travels.
Agreed! We can't wait to get out of here! We hope to cross paths with you two in the very near future!!!
several full timers are reversing course, they have bought or are looking for houses but will be part timers, next exit bob and pearl bought a house, tr bowlin has purchased a house, nomadic fanatic has purchased a house and dan and jen nevada are house shopping, just sayin. we are part timers that kept our s&b's in fla and travel 6 - 8 months a year, it's just nice to have a home base to return to when we want to. great video, saw you kids at rvillage rally in fla in february
Some folks like to have the stability of a place to come back to. We will someday.......just not today.....see what I did there!
May I add two thoughts regarding people stopping full time ...... ADD........ having done some long trips (5-9 week ones) before hand &
a good relationship are paramount too.
I picked up Rv East Coast the FIRST time you mentioned them. :) You are right its a great channel and his footage and editing is fantastic. I love just looking at it. His piece on the Blackstone grill I paid so much attention to the food footage I had to rewatch because I forgot to listen. :)
RIght!
Thanks for a great video answering our questions! Interested in the comments about the size of Ruby and where you camp, because that is the question I am wrestling with: How large of an RV gets you into Local, State and National Parks and how small of an RV is livable. Thanks again!
We have had no problems getting in any place so far. We are 35 feet. We haven't visited any National Parks yet....we will find it harder to find a reservation than a spot that we are too big in.
Thanks for answering the FAQ's. Phil, it's good to see you without the sling! Hope that your recovery is going well. We're in the process of getting our 33aa (Red Canyon) ready for the road and want to thank you for the tips and hacks. One last question: what bike rack do you have? Safe and happy travels! Brendan & Lena
Muddy Sneakers, Pa.
We review that next week. But you can also find it all in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/youmetherv
Thank you for being a great team! Thank you for the referral to watch "RV East Coast."
Any time!
Hello everyone, just started watching your channel, Thank you for your honesty and in-depth videos
And Thank you for your Service...
Quick question on your 2 Windsocks hanging on the mirror's.
Should the American flag sock be on the left, and is the when you're looking at it from the front or as the RV sits...?
Thanks. There is no right or wrong on the wind socks. We have since replaced them with a flag pole on the rear of the RV.
Thank you for your reply
Love watching you fellow Texans! We’re in Burleson TX. Happy, Safe Trails!
Another great video, and good information. We did our research and found that Entegra had very good customer service and one of the best discounts so we bought an Entegra Aspire 44B and love it.
Thanks for sharing!
QUESTION about the gas stop. With the "new" style portable 20 and 30 lb propane tanks, is the gas stop needed or is it a redundant safety measure?
We had a blowout on our 5th wheel and took out all the wiring and gas lines on the kitchen slide. Being we travel with the gas tanks on, (ready for the goff) I got pulled over as soon as I could to check things out and especially the propane lines. The internal safety in the tank (only one on at a time) did its job and shut off. Only gas was residual in the lines. Could detect a smell of propane but nothing else. No sign of fire or partial ignition and no gas flow. When I then turned the tank off is when I heard the safety "reset".
It is a great safety piece to have for sure. Not sure how the new ones are set up, but Gas Stop will shut off the propane in the event of a catastrophic failure, such as the one you described. For use it is a great peace of mind piece of equipment for us.
Great video - Thanks, and - thanks for the shout out to the other channels. I checked out "Does Size Matter" and I love them. I'm starting from the first and watching all their videos. It really helps to have recommendations from channels you like. I found you guys from a "Changing Lanes" recommendation.
Awesome! I am so glad you like them. They are super nice folks.
Great video! Was that a tire cover you were wiping dow at the end?
Yes it is! Its from Magne shade
Nice video, good information. Be safe, be well, ENJOY!
Thanks, you too!
Thanks Guys
That was a very interesting video and I loved it. We are now in our second week of full timing and love it. Only wish we would have done it sooner. Thank you for all the information it is very helpful. Hopefully our paths will cross and we can meet.
Lol I put my comment on the other part instead of this one 🤦♀️ and I put it before finishing. Asking about the T-shirt.
Living through you, thanks for sharing
The link to the tshirts are below in the description.
Congratulations . you got 100K subscribers 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Hey Brother, great video. Just wanted to point out that you were a Senior Chief, not an E-8, ;). From one Chief to another, keep up the great content.
Thanks for that
This is a very good Q & A. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
Enjoy you guys, Thanks for your service
Thanks
Great info, keep those videos coming!
Thanks, will do!
whats the blue tank with the white water hose looking thing in the background right next to the front left slide?
Just watched your Steps to Full Time RV video. Hope it’s ok to ask a question here...the video was very helpful and we are pretty much on track with the steps you listed, but,; we are going to keep Tennessee as our domicile but after we sell our home how we will we an address for our license, rv, car etc? That’s the part I can’t find answers to. THANK YOU! So happy I found your channel!
If you dont have a family member whose address you will use then you have to choose a domicile company. We use Escapees out of Texas. I dont know of a company that uses Tennessee. You will have to see if there is one available. You will need a physical address not a PO Box
You, Me & the RV THANK YOU
A question if you still have room: What do you do on a day-to-day basis? I would love to go full-time RVing, but feel that my husband and I would get bored. Maybe you could film “a day in the life” video (including meals - love to watch you cook) for those non-adventure days? Thank you!
We live like we did in the house. We may go out and film, go out to explore, go for a hike, ride bikes or take a jammie day and do nothing.
Awesome info 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Hi,
On one of your previous video when you and your friend had to cross a 12 ton capacity bridge and you turned back. I have a 40 footer 32,500 pounds. I have a 24feet bridge to cross with a 12 ton limit. My tought was that being 40 feet and the bridge 24 feet, the full weight of the rv would never be on the bridge. So I have been crossing that bridge for 4 years now and never had a problem.
Our issue was the bridge had a few spots that were questionable...... a lack of support going right down the middle of the bridge where two seams met. I am not a risk-taker with my house. LOL
@@todayissomeday Hi again,
Thank you for your comments.I am a french Canadian from Québec and have been following you guys for a little while. I have a house in Fort Pierce Fl my driveway can accomodate a class A anytime. I use to be a member of Boondocker welcome but had to cancel my membership because that there were too many freeloaders arriving all the time with no so well maintained riggs. But if you are ever in my area and want to boondock for a couple of days. Ring my bell and my wife and I will receive you guys like a french Quebecer nows how.
I was stationed in Yokosuka from 85-88. Started a new TH-cam channel ThoseWhoGlampTogether!! Part time adventure!!
In my 9 years in the Army, I never heard of an E-8 getting a commission to O-1. Maybe it is more common in the Navy, but it is an amazing accomplishment. My question is, wasn't that a significant pay cut when you went from E-8 to O-1?
It is a Navy commissioning program. You stay within your field of expertise.