Big Toys, American History, & Palm Trees!

Urban Parking Overnight GPS: 36.675746, -121.639433
Rest Area GPS: 35.850303,-120.769784
Worlds First Motel GPS: 35.290999, -120.647552
Large Tank GPS: 35.289260, -120.652551
Swinging Bridge GPS: 35.123786, -120.577503
Patreon: / nomadicfanatic
My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2001 Chevy Fleetwood Tioga Arrow 24D Class C RV. We travel about 45 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here are some popular questions asked:
Cameras:
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for Vlogging. (1080p 60fps)
*GoPro Hero 3 Silver for Timelapses & Driving Narration.
*SJ4000 for driving shots out the window.
*Canon Vixia HF M500 with Canon WD-H43 Wide Angle Conversion lens for Macro and Zoom shots.
Stabilizer: Feiyu Tech 4GS 3 axis gimbal.
Time Lapses: Gopro Hero 3: 2 second intervals. Speed up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Gorpo Hero 4 Black manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Audio: Sony ICD-PX333 (Audio swapped in post production)
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Areal Drone Shots: DJI Phantom 3 Standard
RV MPG: 7-11mpg depending on generator use. (7.4L 454 Chevy)
Solar: 500 watts on tilting brackets on roof. 5 AGM batteries totaling 400 amp hours
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited
Music: / audiolibrary
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[@jancalbert5196]

Happy Birthday beautiful Jax!! You can tell you are loved.

[@guren1139]

I am extremely jealous. Thanks for the videos. Feel free to ship the RV to Australia and continue your travels here. :)

[@richardkoon5802]

Happy Birthday Jax's , Love the relationship the two of you have together , and I enjoy your video's , Happy Trails .....

[@InquireWithin]

One of my favorite things about your channel and other tiny house/ van life type channels is seeing people happy. The tv and news is full of all the crazy stuff going on and watching other people be happy is a good way to decompress all of that and breathe :) nice Rammstein tattoo by the way, the world needs more metal-heads

[@chriskozak4966]

Happy Birthday 🎁🎉🎂Jax! Enjoy your special day w/your Daddy. You guys are really getting close to SoCal. Bright, sunny & warm. Enjoy this beautiful day!🌞

[@christinetaylor5726]

Great video even without a view out the window. 😃

[@LostOnLandAgain]

That swinging bridge seemed a bit sketchy, but how cool! And no, I didn't notice the lack of driving footage until you mentioned it. Ha ha!

[@busog97641]

Eric, I know that you will not be able to read this but I want/ed to say it all-the-same. I find you to be a treasure trove of great information and a great educational instrument. I have gained so much knowledge from watching your very entertaining videos. And for that, I want to thank you!!! Safe travels out there.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thanks. But why do you think I don't won't see your message? I read all messages on every video. Just can't always reply or I'll be at the computer all day. :)

[@busog97641]

Not that you wouldn't see it but, not have the time to... well, I mean, you are a very busy person, and I know that your time is very full and you might not see my comment because it would just get lost in all of the other comments, and then there are all of those filthy things that lives under bridges and their comments to weed-through. Cheers.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Already been there and filmed it. :)

[@us3gurlz]

Was just going to say that you've been there :) I went there while living in Buellton because I had seen your video :)

[@annanne3929]

I did notice there was no dash action. I was wondering where it was, but the mystery has been solved. Good vid. Luv to see Jax outside getting his walk on.

[@metheone4]

As often i have much enjoyed the timelapses and your good clip arrangement. *Oh not having driving footage gives more room for great content , so no bummer,a failure can be a quality extension* ^ ^ *Everyone who agrees,please like the comment.*

[@leewilliams7443]

Happy 7th Birthday Jax great video and I did notice ya had no out the windshield footage keep these vids coming Eric they are always a joy to watch be safe my friend and Keep On RV'n...

[@Captain1diot]

I'm watching this whilst drinking out of my Nomadic Fanatic can koozie.

[@bobhenning7102]

Happy Birthday Jax!!!!....Mmmmmeeeeoooowwww! Great vid and yes I noticed no driving footage just as you brought it up...Kinda makes things a bit different. can't wait to see Jax's birthday party.

[@downtonviewer]

Aww! *HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAX!!!!* Yes, I did notice there was no driving footage. Right after you said you had driven, like, a hundred and fifty miles (!?) I thought, "Whoa! When did that happen. Not a second of video?". I'm looking forward to your trip across the heartland.

[@angelambca]

Great video. Really liked the TV info. Liked the night time lapse info. And yes, I did notice no highway driving, but thought you were mixing it up! I love the highway driving. :)

[@geert0202]

Nice Jax-percentage ;-)

[@helmitpeak]

Happy birthday sweet little Jax may you have many more. Your still young Eric and 160 miles of driving exhausted you? Hell i'm 76 and that would have been a piece of cake for me. Love your videos.

[@BF2James]

I really like your videos, you're such a nice guy, thank you

[@tracykelvin7933]

Another great video Eric, you have such a gift for telling your story, not just via video, but the way you express yourself in such a humble and authentic way is quite rare!

[@justinthenomadicmechanic5512]

I love the videos keep up the great work Eric! iv been watching sense day one on my other channel and you have inspired me to start my nomadic adventure and I would like to say thank you for everything you have done that has inspired me !

[@twatson8812]

Tell Jax happy birthday from all his fans.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

Youre in my backyard! Well, okay, almost. I'm in Bakersfield. And oh yeah...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAX. All hail, Jaximus Maximus!

[@lindamyfatcatcow2606]

Happy Birthday Jax-Man!! Love you kitty cat! Eric - wow ... good job keeping recs of where to park - you do a good job of keeping calm and level headed when finding safe spots to park!

[@Catalina58601]

Arroyo Grande used to be the most beautiful place. That Hot L you stayed by looked very shady :) So I am not sure where you are headed but In Burbank, there are streets you can park on for 72 hours. Oxnard, Burbank Blvd, etc and you could maybe get close enough to ride your bike to some cool places. I know there are lots of film industry places you might be interested in checking out. My son lives in Van Nuys and goes to a music producing school in Burbank. He'd be totally willing to give you a lift somewhere. Good nice guy like you. Have a great day!

[@rogersmith271]

Cool shot of the moon Eric, that looked great!

[@ZEVONLIN]

Thanks for introducing Jax Austin to us! It's fun watching you go south while he goe's north.

[@lucillehjort8110]

Good info to know even for at home, I think for watching tv on your lap top.

[@patrickh8602]

I did wonder about the driving, thought you were just mixing it up a bit. Happy Birthday JAX !!

[@stefanlabuschagne1]

I didnt notice. Greetings from South Africa.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Happy Birthday Jax! Good Information on the rest stops.

[@0HARE]

A nice day on the road. Thanks for taking us along. The park and the suspension bridge were very nice. They must not have chiggers in California, otherwise a lounge on the grass like that would have resulted in about fifty intensely itchy bites. Happy Trails

[@dougschwarz6699]

Jax is one very happy cat. I can tell by the way he has his tail straight up, like a flag. Also, when he bites you like that, he's saying he loves you.

[@rebekahleonard2884]

As ever I enjoyed the vid and the information.... especially enJOYed Jax time. Keep plugging, Eric, you have a host of followers who value your time and efforts!

[@vallytle]

Yup - I noticed ! I also noticed your fun times with Jax - those are always amusing to watch ... hope you get plenty of rest...

[@rwbrown2906]

You do not need driving clips in all your vlogs. I enjoyed this one.

[@aljr357]

Eric you and jax are looking a lot happier lately.

[@maryannsfreedomtravels6149]

happy birthday Jax , thank you for a great sunny day Erick, very nice work!

[@denro0]

Happy Birthday Jax ! Eric, you should travel down around the Wall, so we all can see how well the constructions going.

[@ansapo]

Lot Lizards? That's a new term for me. Good one.

[@Pack.Leader]

Nice, happy little video. Love to see you messing with Jax. You seem really content right now. Love the music you chose for this one. Safe travels!

[@tallpauldevaul6142]

Happy Birthday Jax!!!!!!! Thanks for the laughs and videos. Take Care.

[@tootz1950]

No driving video but lots of you and Jax...that makes a great video! Enjoy.

[@libhopper]

Time lapse tracking the moon, good stuff. Happy Birthday, Jax!

[@CDubsJourney]

Bam! Guilty of missing those driving views lol. Well, you filled the vid up nicely. ;-)

[@joewilhelm7932]

yes i noticed no driving video my favorite part love the music n jax coolest cat ever he was made for later buddy

[@jorgemiguel1040]

Did not notice. but now that you bring it UP! jk, great show. San Diego, had a lot of restrictions on rv's parking on streets. nothing over 22' or 7 feet high ect.. but you can find places to stay.

[@InstantInfo]

Have been binge watching your videos, really look forward to your new uploads!!

[@mellester7885]

Really enjoyed your time lapse tracking the moon -- and Happy Birthday to Jax!

[@margieemack7211]

I just love watching you and Jax , you do such a great job on your videos. we are full timers and now are in Jax. Fl. but will be heading to the West by the first week of May. I look for interesting place to go at stay by watching you! Thanks Eric

[@CadeScott]

Always so jealous of all the space you have in your setup! My wife and I are doing what you are, just in a Honda Odyssey. Love all the tips and footage, keep it up!

[@maurirish1]

Wow! You are in my Mom's town. I go there every year. I love, love San Luis, Obispo. It is very beautiful in that area.

[@danmarkis3785]

I'm glad that you enjoyed my home town of Arroyo Grande and yes that bridge is a trip.

[@kristinmyer4913]

I really appreciate your videos and effort in each one. Great info, lots of camera angles, and set-ups (even when there is no driving video). :>)

[@monarawles5832]

LOVE the tours and especially that moon shot- that's a cool app! You included so much other cool stuff that the loss of driving video is no biggie, but it was fun to see you admit to a (very rare) recording mistake. btw- how is Jax's diet going? Thanks for sharing!

[@lindathompson6678]

I always taught my children to leave a campsite cleaner than it was when we got there! Thank you for caring!

[@AdventuresWithRosy]

Great video! Lunch looking good!

[@noahlarkin2558]

Great video looking forward for the next video

[@jaymewitcher7852]

yes Walmarts here near Central coast won't let you because of all the campers! sadly! but u can find alot of boomdocking on streets. enjoy pismo Beach area, lots to see and great food downtown. we love Splash cafe for clam chowder or pismo fish n chips for fish! monarch butterfly Grove on hwy 1 is fun! and great weather in 80's now! have fun! happy birthday Jax!

[@Moltosanti13]

You should really head up to Canada one day. Great videos really enjoy them

[@GregODay]

I kind of like it without driving video! Happy Birthday Jax!!!!

[@michaelrice3021]

I didn't notice...Very pleasant day-in-the-life vid. Thanx for T. V. info. What an adorable pet cat!

[@oceandrew]

I noticed only because I know that stretch of road from Avila Beach to AG is next to the ocean and offers great coastal views. I think you stopped in Pismo Beach or Shell Beach last time you blew through here.

[@tommykelly2375]

Great info...thanks

[@wolf198425ify]

I remember Ontario ca . Was bad really bad of lot lizards . Could not sleep at all. But it's cleaned up now that I heard.

[@wtkprol]

Nice man! Good to see you making fresh fruit part of your diet. That's a step in the right direction. Once again more great content from you Eric. Keep it up brother.

[@Sitchy777]

I didn't even notice, its awesome either way

[@happyhighway106]

#400 Happy Birthday Jax. Hi Eric. The foot bridge reminds me of the one in "Indiana Jones, Temple of Doom" . Sort of a bouncy, bouncy walkway. Great video, Moon shot. I'm responding to you from Monument Valley, Navajo Reservation---wonderful people.

[@LorisRVLife]

You and these videos make me wanna GO!!! Working on getting my rig, her name is Hi Bug, fixed up, dolled up and doctored up. Hope to see you on the road. Keep Cruzin Lo :)

[@annsayger5842]

Happy Birthday Jax😺🎂🎈

[@annamaybeekman5152]

When I worked for RTA in San Luis Obispo I drove from Paso Robles San Simeon Morro bay Cayucos where I lived down to Pismo Beach Arroyo Grande to Santa Maria and back up. That Motel is at the bottom of the Questa grade. I also worked as security at Hearst Castle. That Vetrans museum has a great museum,.Arroyo has a great strawberry festival every year.I got my rescue dog Ariel in Arroyo Grande 10 yrs ago.

[@lethomps1]

Jax said just pile the grass on, He doesn't care. We RV part of the year and we do a lot of boondocking. Because we have a Class A we haven't tried the urban boondocking you do except for the big box stores and Cracker Barrel. Keep the video's coming.

[@brendakachelmeyer9282]

Eric...San Luis Obispo is where all the RVers meet and can camp and pull there rigs right on to the beach year round. Its a huge deal known to many. I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing your video. Remember next time you go though. Make a note of it.

[@MyDrysdale]

Happy birthday Jax

[@williamtsol636]

You never came to Morro Bay bro ! This is where paradise is ! Come back !! You missed the jewel of Central Coast !! Morro Bay

[@wlwal1]

Happy B-DAY JAX!!!! Beautiful Southern California!!! My Home State :)

[@CDubsJourney]

Sliding in to say Happy Birthday to Jax!

[@rebeccahardin1459]

I love free tv, I hate cable TV cost to much. Good video Happy birthday Jax you sweet little kitty.

[@alicebjorgtryggvason6833]

🎀💞🎀Thanks for sharing. Greetings from DK. I'm soo glad for your videos. 🎀💞🎀

[@guyazbell8169]

Thanks for the explanation of mo-tell now Mr.Jax and Eric do tell what a Hoe-tell is also btw that tank is what we used in the 70,s while in the army.

[@mikephillips3234]

I was told when I was young. (im 57) that motels do not serve food, and hotels do serve food. and that was the difference. great video as always.

[@termy57]

I like staying at the casinos...lots of security and usually level

[@curtmitchell8215]

great video Eric

[@bobhenning7102]

happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear jax!!! happy birthday to you!!!!!

[@chi2cali]

LOL I totally didn't notice!

[@kurtiseschofield]

Happy Kitty birthday to Jax. Eric, I envy your ability to live on the road. Good on ya! Do you get much static from the small minded people of the world? If so, how do you deal with it? BTW - You should read "Travels With Charley" by John Steinbeck. You could follow in his path for a tremendous trip! Thanks for the videos.

[@elainemarie9470]

I loved John Steinbeck's books as a child in the 1960s (I was a precocious kid, reading adult level in Grade 4). East of Eden was my fav. When I traveled to Monterey, I always think of Steinbeck. I'll have to read the Charley book, thanks!

[@happyhighway106]

Ms. Marie, "Travels with Charlie" is a good book, a must read.

[@colleenmauler5556]

GREAT INFO !!!!! THANKS !!

[@yardvarkkevinirene1]

I can't believe your in my area! And I'm in Oregon - first RV trip for me!

[@pamelawestenbarger2945]

Hey, my cat Pepper looks just like Jax

[@nomadicfanatic]

Funny. One of Jax's littermates lives in Portland, OR and is named Pepper. :)

[@laurabailey9625]

I love San Luis Obisbo!! But I grew up in Orange County, California. There's a Danish town just a short distance east of you...really cute. Near Lompoc, worth seeing!

[@ericachristine7648]

NOP! I didn't even notice great video with Jax :)

[@hoyle7780]

That moon timelapse was very cool

[@Pattyboynt]

Happy B'Day to JAX Patty and Diva

[@japnjim9684]

Hey Eric. When you were in San Luis Obispo wish U had taken Hwy 1 12 miles back to the north to Morro Bay for a visit to see Morro Rock. I would have bought U dinner at the Galley restaurant on the embarcadero. You would have loved it. decent boondocking there also. Jim in CA.

[@Daniel28021991]

Great video, cool bridge.

[@dogonmyneck]

Need to get some Italian spices and added to the butter for the grill cheese... makes them so good!

[@elainemarie9470]

Great tip, except I use rye bread for sandwiches, built in savory spices. Even Walmart sells a decent generic kind for cheap. I prefer Oroweat's Russian Rye.

[@michaelrice3021]

Eric, just a mention. The restaurant was functioning & open until a couple of yrs. ago a fire destroyed it. The longtime family/ owners said they couldn't afford to rebuild it.

[@shawnholder75]

Happy Birthday Jax man your the best!

[@craigsenior6190]

good video Eric as always. your up to 103,000 Awsome job keep up the good worg hi to jax from Elvis .Happy Motoring

[@twatson8812]

Eric only Samsung tv's I believe has the tv guide available as a standard feature. Other brands thinking is that most people only use cable or satellite who has their own channel guides. So they don't include it on their tv's any longer. That's why I try to only buy Samsung.

[@elainemarie9470]

Thanks, good to know!

[@HokuSeaglassHawaii]

.thanks for all the information and awesome videos!