24 Hours At The World's Largest Truck Stop! RV Overnight Camping

[@wldmcmullen]

I am a trucker and a rv'r both groups have some of the best and friendliest people.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Agreed!

[@jessicasplans6848]

So much love and respect for truckers here. They are hero’s truly. If you respect truckers majority of American truckers will tack care of you, especially in the times you need it most. If your a single female and need help they are a godsend. We owe them so much. I always carry some extra cold drinks and a sandwich/snacks and stop if they are on the side of the road. For a car it may seem like a long wait but a trucker it’s always longer and we depend on them to get where they are going on time. Bad day on the road is so much worse for them. I have no problem following a slower truck up an incline for them because safety is so much more important and they have so much more to do for our safety. They are amazing human beings.

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@mickeyfixsen7579]

I live about 30 miles from I-80 Truckstop. It has been owned by the same family since its beginning. They really care about their business and customers. Tons to see and all the restaurant food is very good. You can do the buffet or order off the menu. One of my favorite things there is the Truck Museum. It is amazing with lots of trucks and memorabilia you will never see anywhere else. Stop by and spend some time!

[@toddmcgowan9449]

The Iowa I80 Kitchen has terrific bergers as well!

[@waylonsetser4720]

We're just happy to talk to someone and feel normal for a moment

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great video! I haven't been to Iowa 80, but when camping in the Rockies for a whole summer, it was mainly about the showers for me and my friends. If/when I ever visit Iowa 80, I think the barber shop, massage chairs, laundromat, showers, buffet and movie theater would do it for me. And maybe the grass flip-flops and a sticker. lol Blessed be. 💖

[@deanh6689]

I'm a truck driver and I've stopped there several times and it's amazing loved it to bad they don't have one in Jacksonville Florida

[@nikkifleming6290]

Yes to your awesome kids doing voice overs!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Noted!

[@amypletcher4411]

This place looks absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

It is!

[@amypletcher4411]

@@GratefulGlamper by the way, hubby said he wants a new RV mattress!! 😂 What kind did you get?

[@GratefulGlamper]

We have the Aurora Luxe Hybrid

[@amypletcher4411]

@@GratefulGlamper thank you

[@TheRVWingman]

We absolutely LOVE that truck stop!!! Been there several times and their main restaurant is great!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

It’s a great place to stop!

[@paulbarber1077]

I was there a couple of times as a truck driver.

[@niterider3131]

Iowa 80 Truck Stop has some of the best food.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Agreed!

[@lancewulfers2502]

On the flip side, I did hear Bucees is moving north with a few new locations. I can't wait till they have one in Pennsylvania.

[@tsunsu]

This looks like a fun place to vist. It could be something to consider if i go road triping one day. Ty for showing this place. It is so amazing to look into.

[@joemiles6917]

Been there many, many,many times. Good food and showers. Also Gramm's across the road has good food too.

[@guzziknight]

I saw this video and realized we were going right by Iowa 80 on our trip. We stopped there and loved it!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Awesome!

[@calvincollison8210]

Welcome to Iowa, there's alot to do in iowa. I'm from iowa. But if u ever drive towards dubuque iowa I recommend a few camps and fun activities.

[@JanelleLovercheck-if5fy]

I live in Council Bluffs Iowa across the Missouri river from Omaha Nebraska. Glad you are enjoying our beautiful state. We have a lot of campgrounds. One we like the most is Hitchcock Nature Center. Full hookups for $30 a night, tons of hiking trails, cabins and tent camping. It is on top of the Loess Hills. Absolutely beautiful views. Hope you visit again. ❤

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@casid9929]

Breakfast pizza is amazing!

[@DG_ontheroad]

Beautiful video 👍👍👍

[@davidjohoson8397]

The angry duck hood ornament come from the movie convoy.. ✌️

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@raymondbermudez2920]

I’m a truck driver myself and I have been to the Iowa 80 truck stop several times and I will be subscribing thank you 🙏 kindly

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching and for subscribing

[@raymondbermudez2920]

@@GratefulGlamper you’re welcome ☺️

[@suzannedammodonnell9599]

I’ve been to the Iowa 80 truck stop a few times. I’ve driven there just to buy gifts. However, I’ve only seen a small portion. I must make a bigger effort to see more. My parents live in Davenport, IA, off the 80, just 20 minutes away. I was born and raised in the Quad Cities (IA/IL), where Davenport is the largest of the Quad City area. I currently live in Arizona.

[@allanwarmflash4440]

cool safe travels

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[@JamieStuff]

The last time I was there, the sit-down restaurant was closed due to COVID. It's good to know that the buffet has reopened; most truck stop buffets are gone.

[@tsunsu]

Ya that isnt the only change that happened. Lots of 24 hour places close now. Lots of shops have closed for good. So it hit hard evrywere

[@cindyjohnston3134]

I love truck stops and the food....we been to Iowa 80 and loved it :)

[@GratefulGlamper]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@debyarger3084]

We were there this past June it's amazing!!!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Awesome!

[@twillford27]

Try the gravy on your scrambled eggs. It's delicious.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Those buttons are air brakes, compressors in that tractor "big rig" it's easy really to drive there fun to work on too, just like an RV, trailer or any diesel

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know! Thanks for watching

[@elsuperpollo2273]

It may behoove you and your husband to get a CDL manual and potentially get your class b license with passenger endorsement so you both will know more about those extra lights and buttons

[@EZRVGOERS23]

Looks fun 🎉👏🎉🎉🎉 Breakfeast looked delish 😋

[@GratefulGlamper]

It was!

[@SeanRandall-w8s]

The hood ornament of the duck is from the movie Convoy. The Rub Duck was his CB handle

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know! Thanks for watching

[@brendaconner1076]

I have only been following you guy for a year or so, and I love all of them. In this video though, it is apparent that your son has hit a growth spurt.

[@GratefulGlamper]

He really has! Thanks for watching

[@daydreamer0923]

Hi👋😊, thanks for all your wonderful videos. Your family is a joy. Especially the kids. Cute & funny. 🌻

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@nancyrojas1926]

Great Vlog, lots of fun and delicious food .....Buffet can't go wrong!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you! Exactly :)

[@paulinebrennan8836]

OMG that is amazing 🤯

[@LittleRed770]

Iowan here ❤❤ glad you enjoyed the worlds largest truck stop

[@csmith9189]

👍❤Awesome video! You always have such fun.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you 🤗

[@lynnpomajzl6209]

Loved this video guys!!! Actually live just next door to Iowa, may have to check this place out when hit the road again!!! 😎

[@GratefulGlamper]

You should! Thanks for watching.

[@1hasbeen531]

The duck harkens back to the movie "Convoy", and a Mack truck driven by "Rubber Duck".

[@GratefulGlamper]

Ah, that makes sense! Thanks for the info!!

[@OpenRoading]

“Bigger than Buc-ees” 😂 That’s large!!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Indeed! Thanks for watching

[@barbarapalmer268]

Great video.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks!

[@Peeshe16]

I wish I woulda known! We live just a few mins from there! Would of loved to have said hello!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Next time!

[@estried86]

If you bought it, a truck brought it. Everything you own was delivered by a truck driver. #respect

[@Barbie.Boo1961]

Truck stop food is the best, being a o/o you have to know where to get food. I-80 truck stop is cool. Lots of eye candy. Buffet is like every everywhere else in comparison to buffet.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know! Thanks for watching

[@justinetaylor8779]

My brother in law is a trucker and has been for many years they do help when possible for sure and my grandfather use to have a CB in his car and house and I would talk to his trucker friends so awesome I need to get a CB for us love them

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@Krisna_K]

I think it depends on the truck stop as far as the food goes! I don’t do buffets of any kinds because I’m immune compromised and was advised by my kidney doctor to steer clear of them! Hubby and I don’t have an RV yet but often stop at truck stops on our way to and from Montana from Washington! My dad used to take my sisters and I to a truck stop area near our home as kids/teens for food! I remember the food being good and a nice change! In August of 2000 my hubby and I went to North Dakota for his family reunion! That’s when Montana was having a lot of wild fires causing a lot of smoke and we wanted to get away from Interstate 90 and whatever it turns into to get out of the smoke! You are correct about truckers being nice and helpful! We were traveling in a car and they gave us tips on the best route to get away from the smoke and still get to our destination! It took a little extra time but it made the trip a lot better getting out of the smoke!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@vince8705]

I do want to go to this place, June of 24 for sure

[@GratefulGlamper]

Do it! Thanks for watching

[@sandymanning8744]

What an amazing video. God Bless and I love y'all 💕💕💕

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you so much!

[@eileenrainey2904]

We love watching your videos! We live in Kearney, NE - home of the Archway along I-80! Charity - come visit us! I’ll take a break from work and catch up! ❤

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@anlewi1]

You would not see us out on the road as we only drive at night. We're a night pack we drive at night. Wish you safe travels.

[@GratefulGlamper]

We drive at night on occasion and do like it because of less traffic. Thanks for watching

[@LackeysBeTrippin]

Great video! We love Iowa 80, but every time we stop in there I want to buy $5000 worth of random truck parts for our rig. 😅

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@eskieguy9355]

The only thing I wish I knew, is if you pay for the wash at the wash, or in the truck stop. Although, I asume the price may change with the size of your RV. And, did that include a wax coat? The RV guy in Arizona says you should wax your roof at least twice a year. Thanks

[@GratefulGlamper]

Our roof is a lifetime spray on roof so it doesn't need any maintenance any more. The wash was paid for AT wash center which is on the grounds of the truck stop. The price did include the Jeep wash as well.

[@ttaazznn2]

Love your videos

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@pamelawaterman3960]

We always eat we’re truckers eat. They are in the know😉

[@GratefulGlamper]

For sure! Thanks for watching

[@jakkujunktrader2766]

It's A Truck Stop understand that it is a small city due our hour restrictions and how we are away from home these places provide the things we need. WHATS NICE IS SEPERATE RV parking most drivers don't care to be parked next to Rvs

[@davidjesse5521]

Going to the dark side lol , welcome to my world , . Thanks for the affirmation. The rubber duck , from the song convoy . Good presidential home in west branch to tour , you also missed the old truck museum at iowa 80

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@csimmonsjr]

We camp several times a year mainly in state parks. We often debate on what to do with our three dogs (who camp with us) when we want to go to a tourist attraction. What do you do with your dog when you are out and about for four plus hours?

[@GratefulGlamper]

We leave Alaska at the RV when he can’t come with us (for example when we were in NYC). We have several options for remotely monitoring the power and inside temp of our RV when we are out and about so we know he’s safe.

[@leistrickland9325]

What is the going rate for a drive-in motor home wash nowadays?

[@GratefulGlamper]

We paid $60

[@MikeWitzenburg-fb9tn]

It’s a pretty cool truck stop, how much did it cost to get that the rv washed ? You drove close to our house, we are in Waukee by West Des Moines.

[@GratefulGlamper]

$66.33 which included the Jeep wash.

[@kristinireland-doll6562]

Welcome to our state

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks!

[@mikeanderson6626]

So I saw the shirt your som is wearing and it says Artemis and Ron Jon’s which is where I work. ( Cocoa Beach )

[@GratefulGlamper]

Nice! We love that Ronjon location

[@danielspiegel5929]

Truck drivers are awesome…After driving our Class C and now our Class A for many miles, I would rather drive around truckers than non truckers. All of our issues on the road have been with non truckers.

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@douglinn1583]

As far as truck stop food goes, some are really good & some are just horrible. I learned by trial & error most of the time, but when a larger trucker says "don't eat there", trust him!

[@GratefulGlamper]

True statement! Thanks for watching

[@larryclark5355]

Watch you guys on occasion and generally enjoy your videos. Is your son trying to be an actor or just feel all need to see him?

[@GratefulGlamper]

He’s just a 13 year old boy acting goofy, thanks for watching

[@Prin_Cess_007]

I know y’all are from CO (shout out from Rez ;), but did you know they putting a BUCCEEES on I25!?

[@GratefulGlamper]

That's awesome!

[@TracyAnnDamelio]

I have to ask is your dog a Great Pyrenees?

[@robinshowalter142]

My son is an over the road trucker.

[@HeatherWight-ny9ib]

i grew up in a trcking family it was the best life

[@GratefulGlamper]

💙

[@lancewulfers2502]

Ya gotta split the biscuit in half top to bottom, then apply your sausage gravy... Just sayin.

[@tomcobb623]

truck stop food depends on wherer you are

[@staceyedukes]

Sooo.... How did the weighing go?

[@GratefulGlamper]

We weren’t overweight, so that’s good!

[@knightfire09]

I am a trucker

[@rogergraves242]

Haircut where

[@Frenchy5117]

Have been to that truck stop many times, the restaurant has great food, also there is 4 large truck stops like that, Joplin Missouri and whites petro in Raphine Virginia and the Iowa 80 and petro in Kenly North Carolina

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@rogergraves242]

Dirty Mold in the Crracks.

[@jimmyrosen9424]

If Iowa 80 never closes, why do they have locks on their door?

[@gaylynnbanos7500]

I work for a Denny’s years ago that was open 24 hours we had locks on the door. I asked that same question and it was told to me that if there was ever a robbery are we ever had to secure the place? We needed the locks when you know that it happened and we actually were thankful we can lock the doors.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!

[@jimmyrosen9424]

@@gaylynnbanos7500 Come on folks- this is an old Steven Wright (comedian) joke.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​@@gaylynnbanos7500 What?

[@timaz1066]

You should open that biscuit up before you put gravy on it. Just saying.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😉

[@tonyshepard9957]

Be careful on 80

[@GratefulGlamper]

Will do!

[@rogergraves242]

Nap

[@rogergraves242]

Too Greasey

[@theodorehyatt1782]

A wash in the Garbage state cost 180.00 I would love to know how much there

[@GratefulGlamper]

Around $60

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

Be sure to eat your breakfast at the restaurant, fantastic food

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

The "duck" hood ornament comes from the movie "Convoy" the main character named "Rubber Duck" played by Kris Kristopherson, has that duck hood ornament on his black Mack truck.

[@chrisallison9526]

Been there a few times even been to their sister store coming out of Oklahoma a troll road

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@JamieStuff]

That would have been Joplin 44, which is about a third to half the size of Iowa 80.

[@chrisallison9526]

@@JamieStuff yeah I been there but I been a lot of places driving but think it was 35 coming out of Arkansas going into Texas at jj truck stop that I found a pretty good steak

[@chrisallison9526]

@@JamieStuff and there is a bar bq place down the road that was real good to