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@barbaraallen3054 2 сағат бұрын
The American public is ruining these pristine areas because they do not clean up their garbage. It's so bad some areas are being shut down. It's no longer desirable and are so over crowded. Lots of noise, dogs and disrespectful campers. 😢
@HolidayForTwo42 Сағат бұрын
Yes, unfortunately all it takes is a few. The most common problems we've encountered have been trash dumping on BLM land (and its not necessarily campers doing it) and then occasionally discourteous campers (loud, stirring up dust etc.) we all have to pitch in together and one way is to report it - (800) 637-9152 is the BLM 24/7 hotline number to report dumping etc. and then there is a great group at AZbackroads.com of retired folks who go out in groups and actually will clean up spots! I've contacted them a couple of times myself. 90% of campers and folks are very nice and take care of things - its the 10% who abuse it.
@bobfincher1767 4 сағат бұрын
There was a big fire near Lost Dutchman State Park some hiking trails might be closed
@HolidayForTwo42 4 сағат бұрын
@@bobfincher1767 Good to know, thanks 😊
@bobfincher1767 5 сағат бұрын
The Apache trail at Lost Dutchman State Park is now open. I am going there 9 21 24. The news says 4wheel drive or high clearance vehicles.
@kimlittleton4943 12 сағат бұрын
Why do they usually have signs posted no swimming ????
@kimlittleton4943 13 сағат бұрын
The driving on the mountains. This is what scares me to death. Being from Flat West KY I do not like mountains. Especially going down hill (or up because what goes up must come down... LOL) So what did you mean by engine braking? How do you keep from going too fast down these without wearing out your brakes? No one ever mentions this. I am glad you did because I have been curious #1 ) If you can pick routes that go around some areas of mountains --- I am all about some valleys #2 ) How to slow down or keep your speed even when going down. I just don't know if I can do it.
@HolidayForTwo42 12 сағат бұрын
@@kimlittleton4943 Engine braking is basically the same as shifting down and using the lower gears to help slow your speed. My motorhome has a “tow-haul” switch that does it automatically for me when my speed starts to get too fast it will shift down for me to keep the speed in check (at least for the most part) if it’s a steep downhill grade (6-7% or more) I still have to apply breaks only occasionally but not continuously so the brakes don’t get too hot. If you’re in a car or pick up it’s usually no big deal, unless you’re pulling a trailer behind you or in a large vehicle (like a motor home) best thing to do is not be in a hurry! lol!
@kimlittleton4943 10 сағат бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 I do not like to get in a hurry !!! LOL I went to Tennessee several years ago and warped my rotors on my old van that I used to weekend warrior in. It scared the crap out of me. And I have no idea how TN compares to out west, but the roads in TN can really be steep. So you shift down from Drive into like 3 or 2? How low do you go? It sounds like the transmission is going to blow up. Maybe it is just my anxiety. LOL
@kimlittleton4943 13 сағат бұрын
This was great. We have never been out west. It is so huge. Information like this is awesome. We are from West KY. Hoping to visit. Thanks for sharing.
@allencheck501 3 күн бұрын
Hello dave,tammy and my buddy spot!_ thank you for the tour of all the campsites i just saw in one of the comments someone said a the ltva it was going up from $180 to $600 wow thats pretty crazy quite a big jump one day ill get out there and check out all the places you mentioned right now im building out a step van, ive got a class a giant with a seriously thirsty 460 in it got a small schoolie not much better on gas so right now the step van wins out im trying to make it to quartzite this year,,,if i get her finished on time maybe ill run into youall some where over there really enjoyed the tour hope youall have a nice week!😊
@HolidayForTwo42 3 күн бұрын
@@allencheck501 that fee increase is just a rumor - I called the Local BLM office in Phoenix and spoke with them - there’s nothing set in stone and as for how much well that depends… so I’m not going crazy over it if you know what I mean 😉
@jwalksforfun 3 күн бұрын
Catalina State Park has an In and Out very near. 😂 easy dinner out.
@DeannaSheldon-by3lw 3 күн бұрын
River RV park. Big River, Cail. 😅off Parker, Arizona
@darqnomad 4 күн бұрын
You may want to rethink suggesting Quartzsite. BLM is in the process of instituting an increase in fees for the LTVA. From $180 for long term stay to $600. The two week short term stay is increasing to a month but the fees are increasing from $40 to $200 for a month. BLM is also making sweeping changes all over the state of Arizona. Places that historically had no fee will have one instituted. May want to do a little research on it. As far as Quartzsite is concerned many of the people that stayed in the LTVA are planning to stay in the free areas because of the increase in fees. The entire situation is brewing up into a hot mess.
@HolidayForTwo42 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the response and "Heads-Up" - I've been hearing this as well for the last week or two and I did contact the BLM Arizona and asked them about this since there is no information on line anywhere that mentions fee increases - this is a "proposal" that they BLM office is looking at at this time - trying to get feedback from the public and communities etc. as to future BLM improvements and fees etc. etc. - Nothing has been decided at this time! I suggest folks contact the BLM personally and give feedback on this. I've heard alot of other rumors as well, but again - they are just rumors (such as closing certain areas off to camping due to overuse and abuse of the area with trash left behind etc.) That is actually happened in a few places around Phoenix and Arizona, where State Trust land recreation areas were being abused by some folks (trashed out!). BLM land has a few issues with that as well. I think with everyone pitching in and speaking up about it - they will know better how most of us feel about rate increases. A small increase might be merited, but certainly not the $180 to $600 one mentioned. I wouldn't be surprised however, if it went from $180 up to $200 a year, since I've been noticing a lot of regular camping fees have increased nationwide. Since most folks who camp on BLM and State Trust land have fixed incomes - any rate increase will be hard felt.
@allencheck501 3 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 thanks dave for the feedback, i feel a little bbetter with that news ,that was rediculous, sure hope it doesnt come to that
@janowens4406 3 күн бұрын
KOFA is a way better place to stay near Quartzite. 😊☮️
@HolidayForTwo42 3 күн бұрын
@@janowens4406 We really liked Kofa too, a little further away but less crowded!
@Step-n-Wolf 2 күн бұрын
Quartzsite is still a heck of a deal. Look at their research and you will see what they are doing and why.
@Taureanfitness 4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this.I've seen a lot of videos about boondocking sites in Arizona, but the disperse camping sites or BLM land was really dangerous.Or impossible to get in and out of. This video was super helpful.I'm gonna go and check out each of the videos that you made on these sites
@socalairshowreview7410 4 күн бұрын
it's a nice place but now it's taken over by the party crowd. I stayed here 3 nights last week (Sept 10-13, 2024) and it was HELL. Campers in B-3 were making so much noise, and were yelling and screaming between 5 and 6am. Constantly played w their car alarm. The last 2 nights there they began playing their sterero loud enough for me to hear it, even though our campsites were about 150 yards apart. They eventually brought a dog in - or did they have friends over? Not sure. Anyways every time the coyotes would start howling, the dog would start barking and it wouldn't shut up. IT SUCKED! I think part of the problem is that there is no longer a camp host. They used to have a campground host here, who was good, and would be patrolling the campground on a regular basis. Another person showed up the first night and blasted THEIR stereo from 9pm-12am, and then left, without paying for their site. If you want peace and quiet, this is probably no longer the place to do. Have a Plan B and a Plan C. I haven't been to Picacho Peak State Park's campground lately, but that could be an option. Not much wilderness out there between Marana and Tucson, and what there is, is in the midst of heavy smuggler's territory and are no longer safe. No staff on site at all except between Jan - Mar. That needs to change. BTW, right now H Loop is closed. So is C Loop.
@HolidayForTwo42 4 күн бұрын
Wow, this sounds like something that should be brought before Pima County P and R. There should be a host on site 24/7 and we've always seen them riding around and checking everything so I can't believe it was so unattended to with the noise issue. Did you try west of Marana out at Pump Station BLM? I stayed there in my truck last October and it was great - plenty of room and quiet!
@user-uf4ld3zi7o 6 күн бұрын
worst company ever tried to return there brutal
@HolidayForTwo42 6 күн бұрын
@@user-uf4ld3zi7o I’ve heard that from a few people - I’ve never had to deal with them, fortunately.
@anibalpolanco936 7 күн бұрын
Tks for mention the surf and fishing🙏
@anibalpolanco936 7 күн бұрын
Did you see some surf activities by the beach trails?
@HolidayForTwo42 6 күн бұрын
@@anibalpolanco936 lots of surfers were there also while we were. One large group of young surfer friends 🏄♀️ camped next to us. Not quite sure what defines “surf activities” lol! They seemed to love surfing, spent most of their time in the ocean 🌊
@johnadams7323 8 күн бұрын
I have HI Boost for a few years and I love it. Better price and works better than We Boost 👍
@AzPauly 9 күн бұрын
Also, Rim rd/FR300 heading West from the 260 at the Woods Canyon Lake access goes about 60 miles to Hwy 87 near Clints Well..with A Lot of forest access...
@HolidayForTwo42 9 күн бұрын
@@AzPauly Some pretty country through there too!
@allenfarmer6491 11 күн бұрын
Where's Tammys prime rib plate? All she gets is a bowl of fries? Just askin!😁
@HolidayForTwo42 11 күн бұрын
@@allenfarmer6491 She turned down the Rib, opted for the fries and a salad 🥗 go figure, right? 😂
@allenfarmer6491 11 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 UNBELIEVABLE....REALLY! 😑
@ivanlandry3830 11 күн бұрын
Where is the review? This was not a three month review of usage, pros and cons.
@zonacrs 12 күн бұрын
I work very close to their "Rec Van" location in east Mesa and regularly see customers coming back from a test drive as I enter the 202 Westbound. Holy sticker shock Batman! The used ones are around 10K on either side of the 100K mark based on the window stickers. New, forget about it, way north of that. That's a lot for something stapled together by so-called Amish crafts-persons. Absoluter crap that is probably actually worth less than half of sticker price. Private party sales with an independent inspector is the only way to go IMHO.
@HolidayForTwo42 12 күн бұрын
Yes, I agree - it seems crazy to me that some of the camper vans 20-21 ft run as high or higher (150-200K) than the class A rigs!
@juliekendall9257 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for the drive thru. We didnt realize there was a new area until you posted!! I realize you just posted your video, when did you stay at the campground, recently? Is there a view from the 61-69 sites, we can't seem to find many videos or posts about Sweetwater. Thanks in advance for the video, its very helpful.
@HolidayForTwo42 11 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! We were there around the first part of July and I don’t remember which numbered campsites we rode by on the bikes but the new section is really nicely laid out except for no trees yet like the older section has, otherwise it’s a lovely campground and reasonably priced - compared to other places around town such as the KOA or Mission Bay which are so expensive!
@stevesimpson7442 14 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Heading there tomorrow!
@HolidayForTwo42 13 күн бұрын
Dang it, wish I was headed up there myself! lol! Got some friends who just spent two weeks up there and they loved it - they caught some great trout near the dam!
@SteveCragg-jn2vw 15 күн бұрын
We're enjoying your videos a lot. Thx. The Bonelli Bluffs campground looks very inviting. We've been avoiding CA RVing for some time now as the cost of gas, the cost of RV parks, and the general congestion has been a turn off. Our forays mostly have been to northern AZ (we live in Casa Grande), southern Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and starting soon Colorado. We aren't boon dockers with a small Bambi with very small water and grey tanks, so we're mostly looking for partial to full hookups near towns and attractions. So, maybe it's time to venture back again to Southern California, with places like Bonelli Bluffs. Safe travels, fellow Arizonans. S
@HolidayForTwo42 15 күн бұрын
@@SteveCragg-jn2vw thanks for watching 😊be sure to watch the next video - I share some tips on how I save $$ on our trips to Southern California!
@jeffschaid263 16 күн бұрын
Is FR135 the turn off from Lake Mary Rd? Beautiful area and thank you for sharing.
@HolidayForTwo42 16 күн бұрын
Yes, some folks refer to it as “Hutch Mountain” turn off on FR135 just south of Allen Lake Landing.
@jeffschaid263 13 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 Good to know. Thank you for the follow up. Btw, any cellular service in the area?
@jeffschaid263 13 күн бұрын
Disregard. Just saw your other post regarding this subject. Thanks again
@tmbrown2409 17 күн бұрын
Pull timber panel off back and stencil in area with no structural elements and also check for wiring should be step 1 everytime
@janowens4406 17 күн бұрын
Love your videos, we are in San Diego, have a little trailer, always looking for some new places to go, heading to the Mammoth Lakes area next month. We want to check out more of AZ too, only been to Quartzite and KOFA so far. Really want to get to flagstaff, Williams and north rim area. What kind of drone do you have? Thank you ☮️❤️
@HolidayForTwo42 17 күн бұрын
@@janowens4406 DJI mini 3, love it so easy to use
@FlourishingLove 18 күн бұрын
This looks like such a nice campground! Love the horse camping! I lived in LA for only 2.5 months, and oh goodness, the traffic on the freeways! On another note, my husband and I are soon to be motor home travelers, and we prayed to find the perfect business we could do from the road, and our new property, that would be lucrative and truly be of help to people. A month ago, a friend called us and let us know about something that is FABULOUS! If anyone wants to know what we are doing, just ask! It's a one of kind company and the business opportunity is available to everyone!
@HolidayForTwo42 18 күн бұрын
@@FlourishingLove Yes, it was a nice campground and very reasonable too compared with others nearby. There are some very beautiful areas and things to see, but freeway traffic I don’t care for either! Glad to hear that your future plans are working out for you! Stay well. 😉
@FlourishingLove 18 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 Thank you! We're very excited!
@fredfeagin2679 18 күн бұрын
California is not on our list of states to visit. It's too unsafe and too expensive.
@FlourishingLove 18 күн бұрын
Certain areas may be unsafe, but there are some very beautiful places that are probably great places to visit, even in this current environment. LA and San Francisco.....probably not so good, right now. Hopefully that will change.
@patrickshannon183 19 күн бұрын
Is tent camping available?
@HolidayForTwo42 18 күн бұрын
Yes, we saw a lot of people tent camping at San Onofre
@Idratherliveinavan 19 күн бұрын
Just came across this video. I'm soon moving to Green Valley AZ. I like to go camping. Looks like a nice spot I could visit just about anytime. I do plan to go camping in CO WY and MT for like June July and Aug to get away from the heat for a while. But can't wait to leave the North East permanently and live in Green Valley most of the year, and go away June to Aug. Nice videos, your subs should grow. Honest content is appreciated.
@HolidayForTwo42 19 күн бұрын
@@Idratherliveinavan you will like Green Valley - Be sure to check out Madera Canyon it’s a short drive (30 minutes) east of there at about 5,000 ft it’s a pretty spot to camp in Fall and Spring! Thank you for watching!
@Idratherliveinavan 19 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 Yes, already been there, I've been visiting the area a couple of time a year for 20+ years now. Mt Lemon nice too, have caught some small trout in Rose Canyon, nice little pay campground up there too.
@celesteg-g2684 19 күн бұрын
🎉😊🎉
@katinabrodie5841 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. I've been looking for places to camp in Az. I'm looking forward to going out soon.
@stevenrobertson7069 23 күн бұрын
That is not very efficient. But that the eb70s/eb70 can only charge at 8amps max or 200 watts.
@HolidayForTwo42 23 күн бұрын
@@stevenrobertson7069 that’s correct, when using the DC on the EB70, it’s slower than using the AC directly but it does keep the EB70 from shutting down if the AC180 starts pulling over 800 watts. So far, I’ve used this setup on several outings and for me, it works well 😊 (side note, I monitor them periodically and I do unplug the EB70 when and if it drops below 10-20% charge just to be safe)
@HolidayForTwo42 23 күн бұрын
@@stevenrobertson7069 that’s correct, when using the DC on the EB70, it’s slower than using the AC directly but it does keep the EB70 from shutting down if the AC180 starts pulling over 800 watts. So far, I’ve used this setup on several outings and for me, it works well 😊 (side note, I monitor them periodically and I do unplug the EB70 when and if it drops below 10-20% charge just to be safe)
@stevenrobertson7069 22 күн бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 sounds like you have a good system going...
@azxp 23 күн бұрын
I liked looking at all of the different ways that people camped along your bike ride.
@rvlife289 26 күн бұрын
I also have a Class C with a Jeep, so I love your videos!
@apostleemilcedeno5269 26 күн бұрын
My wife and I have not yet started camping. We do have a 23-foot C class motorhome and are now preparing the vehicle for its first two outings. When you share the maps and directions it is very helpful. That you!
@foreverrving3281 27 күн бұрын
Stay far away from Bluetti. Their customer service is terrible and they don't honor the warranty. I've already had the full experience... Buy something else.
@bruceschneider6914 27 күн бұрын
Next time use a professional 😂
@HolidayForTwo42 27 күн бұрын
@@bruceschneider6914 why would anyone want to do that? Nope, It was a learning experience, we actually had fun and now it’s in and it works great 😊 and we didn’t have to pay labor charges $$$… once you’ve done it on your own, second time will be easy!
@pohukai3216 29 күн бұрын
purple flowers are Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' (African Lily)
@HolidayForTwo42 29 күн бұрын
@@pohukai3216 😊 thank you! The only thing I could think of was hydrangeas 🌺
@kevinhildum9186 Ай бұрын
For many years I lived only a few miles from there in three different homes and we always used to call it puddle Stone
@cafepuya Ай бұрын
800 watts on silent mode?? Was the setup correct?
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
Yes, I discovered to my surprise that even though the AC180 is set to silent mode and a sudden demand is placed on it where you're pulling a large load, say 800 plus watts or more, then it will begin to pull more power in to compensate. Since I had it plugged into the EB70 via the regular AC cord, it started to pull more power than the EB70 could handle (anything over 800 watts and it shuts off automatically) So, if I want to use the EB70 as back up power supply, I have to use the DC Plug on the EB70 to the solar plug on the AC180 - I the n have all my solar power running into the EB70 (about 300 watts on a good day) This setup, so far - seems to work the best for me. If I plug the AC180 directly into the EB70 via the 110 outlet, it sometimes shuts off on me if I run something big like a microwave or coffee pot etc. I hope that makes sense - maybe I should set them up and make a video on that to show what happens when you do that...
@cafepuya Ай бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 I think I got it, it’s like if you’re demanding decent wattage while charging in silent mode, because of the wattage you’re pulling, then it needs the fan on certain speed and then it wouldn’t be silent anymore.. maybe it changes charging mode by trying to refreshing itself. Thanks for the reply, little by little we’re learning to handle these things.
@danielgreen7159 Ай бұрын
They rerouted the AZT in that area a few years ago. Ive ridden that area on my horse a couple times.
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@danielgreen7159 thanks, I was wondering why my trail maps were showing two different trails for the AZT!
@danielgreen7159 Ай бұрын
That's usually the busiest area on lake mary road depending on the time of year.
@danielgreen7159 Ай бұрын
You didn't go far enough around the loop road . If you go a few miles past double springs and turn left on Weimer springs rd there are many free dispersed camp sites on that road . Ive camped there many times. A short distance down that road the Arizona trail crosses it that goes from Mexico to Utah. Theres a sign at that road that reads, Weimer spring, Antelope park,and lockett ranch, its just after a cattle guard.
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@danielgreen7159 hey, that’s good to know for out next trip, thanks!😊
@DnD_Adventures6966 Ай бұрын
76 a day?? wow. expensive.
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@DnD_Adventures6966 a bit steep I agree, I guess they figure they can charge it because there aren’t many camping/rv areas around in that area 🤨 there are a lot of attractions nearby but still…geesh.
@DnD_Adventures6966 Ай бұрын
@@HolidayForTwo42 I think here in Florida we pay 25-45 a day. California is a beautiful state but..... too many other things going on there to keep me away. We will eventually roll through there on our country tour.
@sketchbookhero Ай бұрын
“Long Termers are actually grandfathered in at lower rates. They have no incentive to leave because they enjoy lower prices and will never leave as rent and house prices rise for the rest of us. Lucky bees
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@sketchbookhero lucky bees for sure 😉
@azxp Ай бұрын
Sitting here in Chandler in 109 degrees and jealous as all get out!
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
Lol! I'm jealous too - we recorded this a few weeks back and I want to go back already and cool off! at least today we have rain and clouds so I'm glad for that!
@allencheck501 Ай бұрын
Good mornin dave, patty and patch great to see youall ,loved thebeach vid . Ive been to the pacific a few times and its nice to have a beach .im more used to the atlantic ,which the ocean i love but the atlantic is so commercialised , 20 story condos practicaly out to the water .youve got 15 'of beach!! Nice to sea a beach thats a beach. If i ever went back to florida id go to the west coast (gulf) there is still some open beaches there that they havent ruined yet. The whole atlantic side is one gigantic city spraw😮led all the way down the coast, did very well metal detecting the east coast large concentration of people in a small space. Just too crowded not enjoyable for relaxing hope you all have a great stay while your there! Thank you for the vid !
@FlourishingLove Ай бұрын
We live in FL, on east coast. You are correct! The Pacific and the west coast of US really feel different, anyway. Something about it is different.
@allencheck501 Ай бұрын
@@FlourishingLove i lived in lakeworth from 2002 to 2007 travelled the whole east coast of florida pretty extensivly. also worked in jacksonville 75'_76' right out of high school im a native new mexican thats where im at now (no oceans) kind of miss them!
@allencheck501 Ай бұрын
@@FlourishingLove K
@Camperman1951 Ай бұрын
Too expensive for me!
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@Camperman1951 yes it’s pricey for sure, I chose it for location and wanting to give it a shot - but probably won’t be using it again anytime soon lol!
@trekfortruth2841 Ай бұрын
Do you recall if there was much if a cell signal on 125?
@HolidayForTwo42 Ай бұрын
@@trekfortruth2841 I seem to remember that the farther back from the main highway, the weaker the signal was. We have t-mobile and it’s notoriously sketchy in the mountains. Verizon seems to be the best for northern Arizona!
@trekfortruth2841 Ай бұрын
@HolidayForTwo42 thank you! I have Verizon. I have camped on 124 a few miles further south and got 1-2 bars a couple of miles in.