Abandoned Bongoland Ruins & Quirky Pirate Tiki Day @ Daytona Beach With Diane

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2001 Ford Tioga RV named “Freeda” and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2021)
*Main Camera: Sony A7 IV With 20mm 1.8F Lens
*Stealth Camera: GoPro 10 With Mod Box, and Volta Grip
*Backup Camera: Sony ZV-1
*Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 9 Black for water/action shots, rainy days & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 7 Black with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 8 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic2 Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
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Tara is a Tabby Mix born May 10th 2020
Opie is a Medium Hair Orange/White Tabby born August 6th, 2021
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[@daveds50]

Been following both you and Diane for quite some time. Diane, because she was based in Las Vegas where we live, and have camped in some of the places that she has. That's because it wont be long before my wife and I retire and sell just about everything and join you guys on the road. Looking forward to it, and will likely happen in two years, after son graduates from UNLV. Keep the adventures coming both of you... It gives us a lot of ideas for our future. (we will be bringing our two kitties too)

[@saythankyou111]

That’s sweet 👀🇺🇸🕊

[@WeSRT4]

Eric, a lot of municipalities are enacting legislation against RVs because they don't want to end up like many areas out in California. It sucks, but I understand why.

[@rgreed20081]

One of the main reasons for the laws is a result of having too many rotten apples in the barrel. The rotten apples are the worst of the RV culture. They simply don't care about the unwritten rules. The legislation is just another necessary evil which we have to learn with.

[@ontherun5627]

They shouldn't ban RVs. They should clear out people throwing their used needles on the street. It's not that difficult.

[@ivan1wolf]

BRUCE!!! Hi cutie!!!, a smaller version of my Rosko.

[@MichaelWilliams-ro9bm]

Guyz…

[@susanstrickland6774]

Glad you're having a good time. Nice Diane joined you, fun to have a friend to hang with. We've been to the Sugar mill, and garden, been a few yrs. It's changed some. Fences new around the dinos, and gnome garden new. That's a great idea to have a memorial space for Jax. Enjoyed. 🙂👍

[@kareniceland]

Loved the sign, " Do not teach trash to swim." That was funny !

[@OutandAboutWithDiane]

Wait, that picture was for a thumbnai!?! I had a Great time. Looking forward to hanging out with you again

[@nomadicfanatic]

Somehow your face seemed prettier than the dinosaur... :) Thanks again and safe travels, Diane!

[@marydooley4446]

If you’ve never been to Sebastian Fl. Mel Fisher has a museum there with some of the treasure from his shipwreck find. There is also a nice restaurant there called Captain Hiram’s.

[@roadtrippinwithdea7261]

Been boondocking here on the east coast since November 2 not one knock on the door. I even camped a block from the beach in new Symrna. That’s why I travel in my Roadtrek so much easier to boondock Titusville is a great place for RVs down by the river under the huge bridge to Playalinda beach . It’s beautiful here

[@roadtrippinwithdea7261]

There is also a tiki bar and a great place to watch launches and listen to live music. Titusville -Pier 220 Under the beautiful bridge going to famous Playalinda Beach. I grew up here. The bridge won an award. Check it out! boondocked here three nights . Awesome spot!

[@michaeljenkins4895]

We from Florida love our Spanish moss.The native palm trees are cabbage palms or Sabal palmetto.South Carolina and Florida both have this palm as their state tree.

[@Paige26267]

Aww. Bruce is so cute! I love Tara and opie too

[@curlaque]

I love your plans for a Jax memorial! I have followed you for years and got to love Jax too. I actually think of him often. I do love Tara and Opie too but Jax was such a special little guy. I look forward to all your adventures ! Thanks for taking me to so many places I can never see in person!

[@sky02148]

Good times, thanks for sharing and as always stay safe and God bless love ya Nancy

[@DreamingOutloudRVing]

Looks like you enjoyed her company. Very cool Tiki Bar

[@PAINFOOL13]

Welcome back to Florida. Daytona home of SCCY firearms . Be safe Eric, Tara n Opie

[@adammcgill4226]

The fountain inn beach resort/oasis tiki bar and grill is awesome I stay there every time I go to Daytona 8:51

[@deee5520]

Always like or love your videos but this one especially. When you said about making a memorial for Jax in Arizona. That made my day. I guess by now you know many of us really miss that belly flopper Jax. 🥰. The new kitties are great but Jax was really special. ❤️ Always in my heart.

[@tanyamarin9328]

Give babies hugs for me. We are all happy for you amen It's about time 😁👍🏼

[@gatojj]

Love Florida! That's why I live here! We have Plenty of RV parks but just can't park anywhere like Washington or Cali etc!

[@danwhite4086]

Oh boy…… I see a travel partner coming! 😂

[@erichmacho5741]

He might have had to put the do not disturb sign out! He just seems to glow after he got back to his RV. And why wouldn't he?!

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

I've not seen you smile like you were in this video ever before sir. Very nice, very nice..

[@erichmacho5741]

I think I know why!😜

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hello Eric Tara and Opie thanks for another great video . Happy to see you are enjoying your day outside with good friends 😊 Cool Dinosaurs 🦕 😎 Thanks for taking us along with you everywhere you go Eric we appreciate it. .love all the cool places you go Eric. Give Tara and Opie a hug 🤗 stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless 😺😺🍺🍺

[@beverly9885]

That was a fun video! The wedding venue was funny; could you get married in front of a big dinosaur? Lol the tiki bar looked really neat! So nice that you got to meet up with a friend that you haven’t seen in a long time. Sounds like you two had fun! Good times!

[@Bbmangood]

A giant land sloth is not a dinosaur but still very cool

[@Corgis175]

Fun day with a long time friend, cannot beat that.

[@roadkillron]

Despite your wedding gag, You have a different kind of smile in this video 😜

[@freewill1114]

No reason to buy a cow just because you like milk 🥴

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

It was really nice to meet Diane! She's beautiful!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

The way to really enjoy Daytona is with a beautiful blonde lady by your side. So glad you had a good time and hopefully I will get to meet you in Tampa ! Thanks for sharing.

[@jrmason]

Are you sure about that 2:41 sign? I saw Iger dinosaur crossing. Does that mean Disney's Robert Iger is going to take over this park too? Have a good one!

[@jennifergrody]

Found her on IG💜What ever she did to make you smile go big.. keep that up!!

[@gcmvman1]

I seen all those outboards, hope you had the chance to do a little motor boating. :-)

[@C.Church]

That old tree probably needed a fence because of the ubiquitous meathead with a chainsaw who doesn't check "Which tree?" before sawing. The triceratops probably needed one from people hanging off the horns and breaking them, I guarantee.

[@michellecastaneda4104]

It blows me away all the snowbirds Florida gets but yet they still have such restricted laws on camping and overnight parking.

[@roadtrippinwithdea7261]

That’s why I live and travel in my Roadtrek. Words Down on the Beach and have boondocked 1 block from new Symrna beach In Titusville I have been boondocking under the famous bridge that goes out to Playalinda beach Under the bridge I have seen several rvs I boondock her a couple days a week when in the area.

[@calcobb442]

I live about 4 miles from you. Loving Daytona and area. Enjoy.

[@mermaidgal56]

I think a memorial to Jax would be a cool idea. I know how much he meant to you and still miss him. I get teary eyed thinking about some of the pets I had in the past and still miss them. Hugs to your kitties.

[@JonnyDIY]

Fun lil park there 🦖🦕 Looks like you two had fun, can't complain about that day! 🍻🍹👍

[@meister241]

Great video bro. I’ll be in Daytona in the infield for the 500. Would love to meet you if you go. We’re renting a 45 footer in turn one and two you can watch the race on top with us guys.

[@randyhendrick3060]

Go for it Eric, she's cute.😀

[@mirandarights9635]

When my family moved here in 1968 this was one place my Dad took us to see. I remember the old concrete dinosaurs well, but I was most interested in the old sugar mill ruins.

[@supposedly1-2]

You told us that about not being able to park your RV on that side of the A1 a few years ago, i guess you forgot. :) we all do that sometimes and the older you get the more it happens haha ( i say that as an old lady)

[@wesallen4228]

Nice.

[@cynthiam3319]

That was a cool place to explore. Love that big Live Oak tree. ☮

[@loissalmon1378]

Love me a Tiki bar! Doggies invited…great.

[@AngelSusie57]

Enjoyed the video and I think it's sweet to have a memorial for sweet Jax in Arizona, he was so special. We had lots of trees with Spanish Moss on them in Sarasota Florida, horses like to eat it. Take care. Have fun.🙂

[@trevorpat-lifeontherun]

👍

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@FREEDOM-sd9my]

Jax shrine should be on a picnic table. Sure do miss those butt shots....hahaha. Happy Trails my friend.

[@maribethspence9458]

I wish I could make to meet you, but I don't travel much anymore. What a cool park that was. I love your idea for Jax. He sure is missed. My grandson Cooper loved him so much

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

At the bottom of the warning sign it said, "Do not teach trash to swim." 😂

[@C.Church]

No parking RVs near east coast FL beaches?! Whhhaaa-?! 😱 But I thought Florida had teh freedumz! 🙄😂

[@C.Church]

I don't know why, but now I'm reading my post as Mo Collins playing Stewart's mom. Lol She's so great at making things sound as silly as they really are. 😂

[@davidmahoney7960]

Heyyy. My wife and I are celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary today . You are our favorite youtube channel keep up the great videos.

[@sunriseskies3883]

🎉💞

[@nomadicfanatic]

🎉

[@JEFFREYELBARBEROMASTER]

WOW THE VIDEO QUALITY IS INSANE GOOD AND GREAT VIDEO AS USAL ARE YOU USING A GIMBAL OR THAT HAND HELD? KEEP THOSE GREAT VIDEO COMING

[@nomadicfanatic]

New Sony A7 IV has in body stabilization as well as Lens stabilization. And a few shots I added warp stabilizer in post production. But I snuck in another new thing that may have caught your eye more than stabilization. I uploaded this video in 60fps in stead of 24fps. Which means less motion blur. It's hit or miss as some TVs or devices can't refresh fast enough for 60fps and their video either lags, pauses, or quality gets turned down to compensate.

[@jamesjackson1503]

@@nomadicfanatic Thx Eric. We appreciate the extra effort and investment in creative capture and quality editing. Just wish you would share more adventures like you used to.

[@JEFFREYELBARBEROMASTER]

OH WOW I HAVE THE SAME CAMARA THE SONY A7iv and the 20mm G lens wow!

[@JEFFREYELBARBEROMASTER]

THAT 60 frame those way better then 24 THANK YOU FOR THE INFO YOU THE BEST!

[@pamtodd6586]

Uh that souvenir "wooden" cup is the outside hull of a coconut.

[@jonesbluesandjam]

See you on the next one

[@jamesgoddard871]

Kind of hard to get rid of a ten ton concrete Dinasaur :-)

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

the botanical dinosaur garden was cool, and lol marriage is a blessing if you let God pick your spouse, my hubby is a blessing to me

[@talkshowtea1313]

Can you do like a online raffle, 10:22 for the fans who can't make it? You do have over 230k fans. I would love to meet in greet with you, your a cool dude!

[@Robert-uq5ew]

Man I got spoiled with the Disney videos. I hate the 10 minute time frame videos again. 😒 I get it but still like content.

[@rodney6602]

I always laugh when he says got work to do. 😂

[@gonecoastaljk6913]

Love the tiki bar, one of our favorite restaurants/bars in the area!

[@reneap9049]

I love some Captain Morgan!!

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Awesome video

[@ratfinkron5793]

Thats pretty dang cool you two should enjoy a good time!!!!! Have fun Eric meow

[@Greg_Gatsby]

I believe RVRG is heading towards the FL gulf coast soon. I hope to see her on your vids, and you on her vids as well. Travel safe! 👍

[@shellyscott4822]

Poop face 😂 xoxo Opie and Tara

[@fireside007]

Nice 👍. . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@lauragrace9818]

Eric you should have invited Diane over.

[@erichmacho5741]

I think some inviting got done off camera!

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey Eric great video I just saw Diane's Channel and really like her she is a nice person great Place one day I hope to see in Florida

[@glyniscoleman4813]

Spanish moss has red bugs and no seeums a very tiny bug which if you get them you will itch like crazy pretty to look at but don't touch

[@laurakane6321]

I live in Florida, zephyrhills, i hate spanish moss, even though it looks pretty, it is a sign of the tree dying and the moss has little red bugs in it. Fun fact, horses love to eat Spanish moss.

[@rageftw]

Look forward to seeing you in her OF content Eric!, LMAO Get you Some my boy!!!!

[@Daniel28021991]

Cool

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Looks like you have finally met your match!! ♥️💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@lazaruscharity1121]

Disney was your advertiser when I started watching your vlog. Great video, Eric.

[@mikelebonner970]

Nice video!

[@daveholte7658]

I agree Honor Jax Project in AZ. Perfect

[@tim2o530]

NICE......uuummm..... yeah nice!

[@jamesdelk8926]

Flint stone park from 1993 Flintstone movie dinosaur park was probably Jurassic park that got torn down

[@goldviper5280]

Very good video. Really pretty down there.

[@pamhutzell8268]

Have fun!

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜

[@michaelstewart8143]

Funny, I was just there in February.

[@texaslonestarrider]

Hi Diane! Cool park! I’ve had some great times at many tiki bars in Florida!

[@reneefizer39]

Eric, can I post your content on my Facebook page. I would like to share with my fb friends .

[@nomadicfanatic]

Yes, please share! It's a great way to help me out.

[@KarliTheNomad]

like diane, beautiful naturaly body, had to smile about "aaaand a few other places" ;)

[@mtwhatley3253]

4:55 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesdelk8926]

I think it was once universal park Florida now tore it down i didn't know that now they call it something else else where now i think in Florida traveled

[@GaryCriswell]

Yeah the Spanish moss looks cool but it harms the trees.

[@RandomlySet]

I can never tell when you pronounce gnome if you're taking the p155 or if that's how you actually pronounce it.... FYI, the G is silent, it's "nome" (I was tempted to spell that with a silent K 🤣)

[@jackie6582]

🙋‍♀️🌻😻😻🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@kylelightner8305]

Ga-nome???

[@TimeTraveler8528]

I live next door in New Smyrna. I've seen Class B's at least, allowed on the beach.

[@MindiheartsMusic]

Oh my oh how cute, nice friend there

[@No1Greyhound]

And the name of the Tiki Bar??

[@sharonsmith9478]

I have seen her somewhere else do you know if she had any kids just asking ok love you and them baby's

[@jamesdelk8926]

They call it now i think MGM Florida studios or universal MGM it changed they have mickey mouse and that there but moved it to other part of Florida

[@pkkenncor]

Buahahahaha, you are so freaking funny 🤣.But would've done the same thing with the wedding area . I enjoy all of your videos... And luv the kitties... Take care and keep on loving life 🤗🤗

[@ES-mc3cc]

Spanish moss sometimes harbors chiggers. Worst itch you'll ever have!

[@exploringtheholos]

I got the same monkey head drink with a bushwhacker at Sassy Bass in Ft. Morgan, AL!

[@mkvampire88]

Still would 💖😍💖 love to meet you and the kitties. Too bad your on the East Coast and I'm on the West. Hope your Meet & Greet works out well, and maybe I could get a chance to see you in the future? 💖🥰💖

[@AmputeeAdventureChannel]

I'vwe got a dog named Bruce too! Named after Willis and Springsteen.