Traveling westbound to HDT Rally // what are we doing in the desert?!? // Awesome Harvest Hosts

Our daughter delivered her third child (our grandson John) so we are heading westward to Idaho. We're presenters at the West Coast HDT Rally so we can't be late! On the way, we're reminded of a trip last year (spoiler alert: Flashback) and the beauty of Wyoming...as well as the muck and mire of the high plains. Lots of fun traveling as we head to Caldwell, Idaho.
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[@bobabooie6389]

Thanks for the video 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍👍👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Our pleasure! 🤙😎🤙

[@terriquotskuyva4594]

Wow!! That was quite entertaining watch!! Bravo on the driving skills 👏 If I saw you approaching at the harvest hosts… you guy look so intimidating!! 🤣🤣

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thanks for your comment. I hope entertaining in a good way! 😉 After 6 and a half years, 20k miles per year with an average of 40 stops per year David has gotten pretty good. Not that I don't trust him implicitly but I freak at the easiest things. 🤪

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... we can be fairly intimidating when we pull in... especially, if you're in front! Lol Thanks for the comments and appreciate your watching the channel.

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️😸...thanks for the video...that mud hole you got into reminds us of the times when we delivered the wind turbines..top of mountains..mud holes...corn Fields...so much fun 🤣...you guys stay safe...thanks again..J&A

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... can't imagine the places you had to go for the wind turbines! Thanks for watching and really appreciate the comments. Aloha

[@jeannealex2560]

@@bigtruckbigtravels do you guys watch "watts on wheels"...they did a interview on us...go check it out...stay safe..J&A

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

🙋‍♀️🙋 Hi J&A! Seeing the transport of wind turbines will catch my eye every time. That's so amazing! Just saw the video with you guys. REALLY GOOD!!! 🤩 I generally remember people by their pets or trucks and your truck looks really familiar. I'll have to go back thru my HDT Rally pictures to see where we've seen you. Hopefully we can meet up some time down the road. 😉

[@jeannealex2560]

@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 thank you...same here...we hope to cross paths in the future also...thanks for watching it...stay safe

[@CryMeARiver63]

The harvest host site where really nice . Being able to see the different animals especially the alpacas was a plus . I wouldhavebeen like a kid in a candy store , lol . I loved the second hosts home . 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lots of fun. We prefer the Harvest Hosts system to give us unique overnight experiences. Thanks

[@bennyrstafford1678]

Beautiful rig! Great travel video. My wife and I will be going full time at beginning of the new year. I was holding my breath in the muddy part and around some of those tight turns. Our rig is 47' NH with Volvo 780. Total length 76' truck and trailer. I worry constantly about getting into a location that I can only back out of! Hope to see you folks at the HDT rallies next year. Safe travels. Congrats on the grand baby. We have four, the oldest is not even 4 yet. Interesting story, our son and his wife are the parents of all four. Two adopted and two natural.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow Benny! 4 children under 4 is a handful. My hats off to them. Congratulations on going fulltime in the new year. It's a blast. Remember to take it slow, you're not on vacation, it's now a lifestyle. We do lots of research prior to going anywhere...there always has to be an exit strategy. Probably no rallies for us next year but there is a possibility of the National in Hutchinson. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@bennyrstafford1678]

@@bigtruckbigtravels We have had one travel trailer and two 5th wheels when the kids were growing up, and Liz and I are looking forward to "taking it slow". We are also members of Harvest Hosts and look forward to checking those out. We will definitely be going to National next year. RVH Kifestyles prep'd our truck for us. Too many irons in the fire this year to be able to make it. Safe Travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@bennyrstafford1678 thanks Benny. Lol. I understand about lots of irons in the fire... the problem gets real interesting when you have lots of irons in lots of fires! Safe travels.

[@mikeforce5926]

Wow, what a great couple.Nice music.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you very much for the nice comment. We really appreciate it! Getting more used to video.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for the kind comments. We appreciate your watching the channel. We've been together for 33 years so I guess we've gotten use to one another by now! Lol.

[@vickichristinney3641]

I just love the music in this video ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Vicki. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tobydog247]

You guys are like Star Trek as in "Where no big rig has gone before."

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣🤗 That's great. Thank you for giving me a huge chuckle this morning. I love that saying...I may steal it. Thanks for the comments 🙂.

[@careytaylor1181]

U Right On.The App Off.U Levels.And I See In The Video The Mrs Did,nt Touch The Ph.Safe Travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... she was correct. We use the app as guidelines but she had final say!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate your comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you for your support! I'm an electrical engineer and for some reason anything electrical I touch seems to go crazy. That's why I'm not allowed to ever touch the TV remotes! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tlo7651]

Hi, thank you for sharing your travels. We would love to know more about your HDT specs, specifically wheelbase, weight and overall length. Thank you again for the entertaining content. Tom & Char

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for the comments and appreciate your watching the channel. We'll go into some details on a future video but a few details: 500 hp, 264" wb, 24K lbs without the Smart on the truck. Total weight when hooked up is 70K lbs, 73 feet long custom built trailer based on a semi trailer chassis.

[@tlo7651]

@@bigtruckbigtravels Thank you so much for the quick reply and info. You have a beautiful rig. We look forward to following along on your YT travels. Congratulations on your new grand baby. Safe travels. Thanks again.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@tlo7651 thank you so much. Lots of fun being a grandfather since we can "return" them when we are done! Lol. We plan to do a series on the whole set up, inside and out. Thanks for watching and spending some time with us.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

As David mentioned we plan on doing several videos showing all the details about the truck and trailer. We'll do this during our "do nothing" tour. 🤣 Thanks for your comments and for coming along!

[@20oxford]

Enjoy your travels. Your style will pull through. Don't worry about problems you are both very sensible. Lets continue the journey together lol.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Come along for the ride... there's always room for one more! Thanks for the comments as we always appreciate seeing them. Have a great week. More to come!

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you for your comments! We love this life style even though I'm the one who "Plans for the worst and hopes for the best" and I hope you continue to travel along with us!

[@polarisman67]

You two are just an awsome couple and i LOVE the videos and the places you go are amazing!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. We do love to travel. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@badgerpa9]

Congrats on the grandbaby. Best thing about having kids is the grandkids! Stay safe and healthy.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Haha... that is true! I think grandkids are more fun than the first kids! Oopps... don't tell my daughter!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching and really appreciate the comments. Aloha

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

That's right but our daughter is pretty awesome too!

[@badgerpa9]

@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 Yes but you do not get to hand your kid off when you are tired. I love my kids and grandkids but I do like the ability to go rest when I am worn down from the rascals. Stay safe and healthy. I like your channel, you show normal life and do not try to hype up things, thank you.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much. We try to stay down to earth and show the side of RV travel that some people don't get to see since we're so big. It's fun. Thanks.

[@gregorymg2006]

I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks. We like to give back to the RV community and hope that people find it interesting and informative. Appreciate your comments. Glad you enjoy it.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you very much for your comment and kind words! 😊

[@dannymenchaca2437]

Like the bloopers

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We used to get more in the earlier videos! Thanks

[@williamday1090]

Great minds think alike. I have a TSD card and a Sam's card. Like you, I compare the savings and pick the best price. Last year when we went to Alaska I maxed out the 5% savings on the Sam's card.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...we are heading in that direction as well, William. I like the way you think! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@eprohoda]

Yahoo~Big~how top -catch you later,

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Aloha. Be safe out there. Thanks for watching and enjoy the comments.

[@larryburkett9628]

As we were watching this video last night at an RV park off US 36, we said that we saw that farm on our way across today. Happy Travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That is sooo cool. Hwy 36 is a nice road and takes you across Missouri to some neat locales. The invention of sliced bread...yes, that's off Hwy 36. Mark Twain, you guessed it. And even Walt Disney. Lol. Something for everyone.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the channel.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thanks for the comment. 😊 It's neat when you see a place you've been on social media. Just goes to show how small the world can be. David found this on Harvest Host and the hosts were super nice. We definitely want to come back thru this area as there is so much to see and do!

[@larryburkett9628]

There is a lot to see along and off the highway. Mark Twain Lake has so much to see all around the area, and so many other between Hannibal and the west side of the state. That is our favorite highway when we are crossing Missouri.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@larryburkett9628 no kidding. I think Hwy 36 is a hidden gem. Thanks for the comments.

[@Bulldogmama1]

Congratulations on the new grandbaby!! Love the video footage you showed and can you tell how do people become Harvest Hosts and have you ever been nervous staying at one?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

The Harvest Host website has a link for anyone interested in hosting. We've always felt safe and all the hosts have been extremely welcoming. So far, always a good experience.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much. The 3rd addition is neat and a very happy child.

[@rockybridges4820]

thx for sharing guys. stay safe

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Rocky. Appreciate your time watching the channel and your comments.

[@seawolff33]

New subscriber. Enjoyed the video.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch the channel. I really appreciate your comments. Thanks again. There will be more each week.

[@murrayhunt6260]

Hi you both need to come to New Zealand you will love it here😀

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Murray, you don't have to say that twice. We've wanted to get down to Australia & New Zealand for years. One of these days for sure. Could we bring our Class C?

[@murrayhunt6260]

@@bigtruckbigtravels Hi guys I'm not sure if you could bring it.the kiwi friend you mentioned would be a good source of information about that .some of the lovely places to visit here maybe hard to get too but definitely worth looking into

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@murrayhunt6260 one of these days... we'll get there but probably without the camper! Lol. Thanks for the comments.

[@murrayhunt6260]

@@bigtruckbigtravels keep enjoying your travels if you get a chance goggle map where I live it's called waiwera north of Auckland I live at the beach on holiday every day 😀

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@murrayhunt6260 ok. Now I'm jealous. I grew up in Hawaii so that is my kind of place. Love the sound of water on the beach or shore.

[@g.r.2985]

Just found your channel and have enjoyed many of your back catalogue, but if I can make one suggestion, could you please invest in at least one (maybe more) windshield mounts for the camera? I get sea sick watching on the road and I’m surely not the only one. Safe travels! 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...point taken. We'll change it up a bit plus a new camera which is a little better. Glad you're along with us on the journey. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching the channel. 😎😁

[@gregorymg2006]

That 13’6” bridge would scare the heck out of me!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

The first time that overpass freaked us out as well... well, one of us freaked more than the other! Lol. We're always cautious about our route selection. Thanks for the comments.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really appreciate your time and hope you enjoy the channel. Thank you.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

This first time I was freaking out! Was the 13'6" real? How many times had the road been paved over? What was the radius of the road dip, etc, etc, etc... Thankfully a truck was on the on coming road and fit under the bridge with a few inches to spare! Whew! 😵‍💫

[@Brad3390]

Hi what kind of 5th wheel is the one with the blue on it that matches the car. I don't see no decals on your trailer. I really like the shape and roominess of it and would love to get one similar. Thanks and Love ya'lls channel. So fun and informative. Thnx.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey Brad, thanks for the kind comments. It's a custom 5th wheel on a semi-trailer chassis built by Space Craft Mfg. We designed it and they made it happen! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@drshepherd1969]

Bidets are awesome. We have 2 here at the house. During COVID and the toilet paper crisis it was nice. Normally you never see bidets here in the US. When I was deployed to Germany, most of the rest areas had them. They charged a fee, $1 or 2 but so worth it. Just had knee surgery so binge watching your vlogs. Very interested in your rig and trailer, would love to have someone like that.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Bidets would have been great during Covid! But only if it's warm water! Thanks for watching the channel. 😁

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hope you are recovering well from the surgery. Do your PT... it will hurt but better in the long run.

[@davidlarue9387]

We know that white HDT and trailer!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh yeah!

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Lol. It was so funny that we both happened to stop at the same rest stop! What are the odds?!?!

[@HSTWXMAN]

Did you all meet Suite Travels? Only othert HDT folks I know.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We've known Jim and Kellie for several years. Nice couple. Not many HDT's on the road with RV's fulltiming. We are the only ones with a Space Craft trailer. Thanks for the comment.

[@Joleen3820]

What happened to the Jeep. Just found your channel and have been watching from a while back, before the Mexico issue. The Jeep just disappeared!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's stored with our Class C in our daughter's driveway. Welcome aboard.

[@scottcameron1012]

Love your setup, where did you get the 5th Wheel?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey Scott- thanks for the comment. It's a custom 5th wheel built by Space Craft Mfg on a semi trailer chassis. Very heavy at 42,000 lbs this the need for the HDT.

[@shanemacdonald1147]

Have you guys ever came to Massachusetts New England is beautiful

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Shane, we're definitely going to make that a trip. We'll do part of it in the Class C and some of it in the Big Rig. Glad you're along on the journey. Appreciate your comment. 😊

[@shanemacdonald1147]

@@bigtruckbigtravels you should definitely come to cape cod there are some places you can park on the beach you could take the class c there for a couple nights the beach is called nasset beach

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@shanemacdonald1147 oh man. Shane, you are coming up with some awesome suggestions. I'm jotting them down for the future. Appreciate it!

[@shanemacdonald1147]

@@bigtruckbigtravels awesome I always drive my jeep on to nasset beach. It is definitely a fun experience

[@racefan8418]

What happened to the jeep did you guys put it in storage

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... sort of in storage. It's at our daughter's house. It will be mated with another more suited to the Jeep. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your watching the channel.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes, at our daughter's place to use for family camping trips.

[@racefan8418]

Thinks for replying

[@careytaylor1181]

If U Did,nt Have Air Rides On The RV Trailer Everthing Be In The Floor.AirRide Is The Only Wsy To Go.Allso AirRide Tractor.That The Only Way 2 Go.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Very true. Air ride was the difference! Thanks for the comments and really appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

You are so very right! Air ride is the only way to go. What I'm most impressed with is how the heavy pin weight works so well with the air suspension of the truck and makes for a smooth ride. Thanks for watching and your comments. We really appreciate them. 😊

[@kristinapriest2545]

lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😎😊

[@NoName-wj3im]

I hate this music

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oops! Sorry you didn't enjoy it. Maybe next time it will be better for you. Appreciate your time watching the channel.