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[@KeepYourDaydream]

Today is Tricia's birthday so we're going out! A couple more how-to-ish videos and then we pick-up the new rig and prepare for 7 months on the road. So many great places to see this year! We're looking forward to hitting the road again and getting back into a rhythm of travel and releasing travel videos! Many have asked if the COVID-19 has changed our travel plans. The short answer is yes. But one of the lessons fulltime RVing teaches us to remain flexible. Our plans are always changing due to forest fires, closed freeways, low bridges, family needs and more. That is just part of life. We know from past events that "this too shall pass" and in the meantime, we remain cautious, healthy and flexible. Perhaps RV travel is the best way to get out during this time, but it's important to be self-contained and self-reliant and perhaps not too far from home should medical attention be required.

[@alvinng5034]

Thanks..great video too! Look forward to seeing your new rig!

[@lynnpappas4049]

Happy Birthday Tricia. Your looking great dear lady, and you definitely don't look old enough to have the three children you have. Thank you for this issue of KYD, it was a welcome eye opener for me. I look forward to the April reveal.

[@alvinng5034]

Happy Birthday Trish!!

[@francinescheer1852]

Tricia Happy Birthday!!!! ❤️ Thanks for the tips.... lots to add on to All our thoughts 🤔

[@lenorawoods8744]

Happy Birthday Tricia!!! Hope your day is blessed!!

[@kevinmulkin3002]

Love the fact that you state to "start small". We had a pop-up with three boys for 15 years. We absolutely had a great time and experiences. As they have left the nest, we decided to look at a new one in 2015. Started looking at 30' plus pull behind, and walked away after two weeks of looking with a 33' fifth wheel. Best decision we have ever made, and checked off the majority on our wish list. Cannot wait to see what you choose next!

[@maureentweedly]

Happy Birthday Tricia.....I'm a Grandma and I have had a camping life interrupted. However, I am now back on the road and loving watching your adventures. Thanks for being so uplifting. Hope to meet you on the road.

[@nboyd1253]

My family has been traveling with a trailer since I was a little kid but when I got married and had a kid, I told my hubby we needed to get a trailer. We got a Scotty with no bathroom first, then as the kid grown we got a little larger Mallard with a big bathroom then we got a 31' travel trailer new then when the kid went off to college we just got a 2011 DRV Mobile Suite which is a fifth wheel. I think you both give out great advice to everyone. Start small and move up from there, just get going. I love this life and it does not matter if it is a used one. We have only had one new one out of all 5. The older ones are the best especially if you know how to work on them it will save you a fortune!

[@alangreen5732]

Love the "Start Small, Start Now" statement as this is some of the best advice. After spending a sleepless night at Mt Rainier in a tent and my son kicking me in the head all night (he had just turned 3), I vowed to never sleep in a tent again. The next spring we started to look for tent trailers, just so we had something off the ground. However, tent trailers don't fare well in the Pacific Northwest and collect mold like crazy, so the sales guy steered us towards a hybrid which looked like it had barely been used. This turned out to the best rig for us as we were limited on the weight for our tow vehicle. Before we started looking at trailers, we made a promise to ourselves that we would go camping at least one weekend a month from March/April through October/November and at least one full week during the summer. We didn't want to be those people who buy an RV and then just let it sit and rot. After 13 seasons of camping with this trailer, I would say that we have been successful in keeping this promise with more trips to come. We have done local state parks and trips to Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, the Californian Redwoods and down the coast all the way to Los Angeles, Crater Lake, Banff, and Jasper.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Hey Mark as a husband and father I gotta tell you the way you’re girl looks at you when you’re talking is just awesome. You guys are such a good team!!!! I look at the older generation RV’ers and they all seem to be in the smaller Mercedes/Transit RVs which tells me they are the least hassle to deal with and by looking online they seem to hold the best resale value. Cannot wait to see Mark driving that big ole Super C truck he’s got enough plaid shirts (trucker Mark) it’s a guys dream to be driving the biggest manliest rig on the road!!! Have a great week guys another awesome video, watch your step Trish I laughed so hard when you fell thru the snow ❄️ I’m still set on building my transit van build once it warms up.

[@JohnSmith-bc6pp]

I waited almost a year after your first season to buy my RV. While I only part-time, I love your videos. You two are great. The information you provide is always in the back of my mind for upgrades and even when on a trip. Thanks for the time you put into your videos.

[@danrhoades6706]

Started in a tent, went to a pop up, a 19ft camper. Now in a 40ft fifthwheel with 5 slides & I'm now full time. I love it.

[@curtwalp5120]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tricia Hope you had a great day. Safe travels and good health.

[@rickmadison7241]

Really enjoyed the video talking about your next rv, I have had a couple a 20 ft Terry 35 ft jays and my current 28 total length but bought as a 23 f2f grand design reflection, this is my last one and not sure how many years I have left to rv , however I still tent camp as I take the horses back into the wilderness but just as I started packing in you don't think about the day you turn 70 and your legs aren't what they used to be. So I'm in my last rv and I pray I have a few years to enjoy but depreciation won't even come into my head as I will have the memories that money can't buy and hopefully I will be able to share the remainder of my raving time with a friend that will be there t to be with me and the excitement of seeing this wonderful country. I have lived in Europe and traveled through out but there is nothing like home...God bless you guys and remember you to will reach your last rv before you go camping in the sky....

[@SailBeforeSunset]

You're right about how the sailing community handles problems. You go into cruising with the attitude of working on your boat. Good analogy.

[@jaysunderland5735]

We bought a used Class C for our first RV. We had no idea that we'd spend an additional $5k for supplies, repairs and overcoming neglected maintenance. But we only paid $13k for a 28 foot rig. We're now weekend warriors, having stayed in RV Parks, State and County Parks, and boondocked. We even went from our home in Washington State to Montana for 10 days and moochdocked. I'm in love with "Gertrude" even though I'm always working on something. That's part of the fun.

[@amandamangus613]

I live in Wyoming and I would love to see you guys spend some time in this beautiful state. We have the Big Horn mountains, Medicine Bow National Forest, Wind River Mountains, Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. Exceptional hiking in all those places. And if you haven’t yet hop up into Montana and visit Glacier National Park, you will want to go back again and again.

[@danielbianchi2246]

Definitely need to spend a summer there, camping for 2 mnths ! I'm a nature freak! Live to be able to hike into the backcountry! Thankyou for mentioning your beautiful State

[@amandamangus613]

Daniel Bianchi you should visit! I’m attempting Gannett peak in the Winds this summer with my father. The tourist areas are for sure beautiful but there’s so many secluded areas to hike here that are just gems!

[@fubhobama]

Agree, Wyoming is beautiful. My wife is from Jackson and she has taken to some awesome places around Wyoming.

[@StevieDahlen]

Devils Tower, too! Love it.

[@nogrey]

Amanda, I live in Idaho and have toured your state extensively on motorcycle. Not only is it a beautiful and peaceful state, but the people I met there treated us like neighbors. I love Wyoming. Just a fantastic place.

[@flogal5425]

We are all different and that’s what makes the world go round. We pored over many websites, KZbin videos, etc. to create what we thought would be the perfect RV for us which was a Class B Sprinter. It’s now 3 years later and have a few lessons learned. We realized we didn’t need the awning as we don’t stay anywhere for very long but we have it in case we need it. Early on I wanted to buy an RV mat and my spouse convinced me to wait. I’m glad I listened as we haven’t needed it and it would have taken up some of our precious storage. Also, our iPads with streaming services work better than our RV’s TV.

[@EdBarnes1951]

I started with a little 16 Ft tagalong then get a 26 Ft tagalong, had for 6 years and traded it in on a 28 Ft 5th wheel and ended up with a F-350 dully to pull it. You are 100% right when you say start small, start now.

[@KirkThomson]

Some good solid advice in this. My family has been in the RV business for 50 years. I have been in the fortunate position to have tried just about every style RV for vacations throughout my life. My wife are going full time in an Airstream when I retire and can't wait to explore the wonderful places I have heard about all my life. Thank you for posting this.

I've been RVing since 1990. I've had class As, B's, C's, straight tagalongs, tagalongs with push outs tagalongs one slide 2 slides straight fifth wheels and fifth wheels with 1,. 2, and 3 slides . I've been living in campers full time in New England since 1992 . I personally like a tagalong 32' single slide bunkhouse . The bunkhouse is nice for full time camping because the bunkhouse gives you the option of storing your winter clothing during the summer and your summer clothing during the winter . Also they're easy to tow and you always have a couple comfortable.spots for overnight guests if the need presents itself . Also new construction technology provides easy towing, underbelly heating, to keep the floors warm, and your tanks from freezing . Don't forget to grab a thermostatiçly controlled Blue flame heater and a dehumidifier for the winters in New England .

[@jw9797]

Robert Prout - Is the single slide bunk house option you suggest a 5th wheel or travel trailer that you favor?? Thanks.

[@m.e.5]

Ginger Snap! Lol. Y’all crack me up. Thank you for the valuable video. My husband and I started RVing full time as a military couple and we love it! We’re actually preparing ourselves to upgrade so this video couldn’t have come at a better time! So thankful for the joy, excitement, travel, and peace of mind I get from watching your videos

[@lwhite530]

Happy birthday Tricia! Tomorrow is my son’s 18th birthday! He’s the youngest of the 3 kids my hubby and I have combined. Hope you all are doing well especially with this pandemic going on....

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Bought a trailer for two people. Big bathroom and island kitchen .Auto legs . 50 amp dual Ac . Larado 280 rb built by Keystone . Had only one flaw. A blind on our dinette window. I bought a seven year transferable warranty . It covers everything. Great selling point. I wish I rolled a Hensley hitch into the deal .

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

Two years ago I bought a 22' travel trailer and just knew it was what would fit my needs. I now own a 40' diesel pusher. As the old saying goes, too big lasts two weeks, too small lasts forever.

[@willjohnston8216]

Things have changed since you made this video... :) Demand is through the roof, availability is so limited. I just bought a minnie winnine 26T new and was able to get 25% discount, so I think I got lucky. So excited to continue following your videos.

[@ascott6804]

Nice to stumble onto this vid. My wife has never been "camping". Two times she went was in a portable mansion. Big diesel pusher. I want to live full time on a sailboat. Almost opposites! "Get it afloat and fix stuff later." Isnt her cup of tea. Lol! We're are in the buying mind of small now and grow later. All our kids are out on their own. If we can live with each other on land, in a small box we might have a chance on the water. Inspirational videos like this keep our hopes up! Ty guys!!!

[@nbrowser]

No RV comment or question but....this needs to be said.... Happy Birthday Tricia!

[@timbutler8316]

Just purchased a new F450 and picking up a new camper next week! You guys are to blame LOL! Look so forward to hitting the road this summer! Thanks for all your videos!

[@captainmidnight7012]

Just bought a new 2019 lance 1985 back in January, and I love it ! Can’t wait till hunting season.

[@WRMRanch]

ya know ya gotta wave to all the other Lances LOL - took us a while to figure out why they were waving :)

[@mikemiller2933]

Happy Birthday Tricia!! You are absolutely right, there is no perfect rig that fits all the ticky box's for everyone. So get what you feel comfortable with and start making memories. Looking forward to the reveal!!

[@jayoconnell3500]

We recently purchased an older 35 ft diesel pusher. The previous owner obviously took great pride in his rig and had the means to maintain it well. He also had already done a lot of the upgrades we wanted. We were able to buy it at a great price pay cash and find out if this is the lifestyle we want. It also gives us the opportunity to see if ultimately we want a larger or smaller rig for when we retire (6-8 yrs off) without the depreciation hit of a newer rig. So excited about the possibilities, 1st trip planned for Moab in April!

[@SteveAlbano]

Full Time for almost 3 years now. Our extended warranty ends at the end of 2020. I debated getting another one because I just broke even on the cost of the warranty vs payback on repairs. I contacted Wholesale Warranties and didn't end up doing business with them. They cost more in every way than what I currently have. So, as I told them, thanks but no thanks, I'll self insure. Just my experience and 2 cents but wanted to put it out there for folks wondering about getting a warranty or not. You may be money ahead by covering the repair cost yourself.

[@stephenlozada7158]

Man you guys weren’t lying about the teardrop being a short season 😂

[@evelynrobles-gil7093]

We feel like we have the perfect RV now (Class C) but its sitting in the driveway. Had a huge trip planned to Texas then up to Colorado and now we are going to cancel all our reservations. We are in our 70’s and it has been recommended that we stay at home for a few weeks until this COVID-19 is more settled. Our granddaughter’s graduation in Texas was also cancelled so it sort of deflated our reason for going. We are trying to stay positive by watching your wonderful videos and hopefully plan a closer to home trip in a month or so. Sad but we look forward to your weekly videos and we are still catching up on your past trips. Love KYD... Happy Birthday Tricia...🤗🤗

[@kimlebiavant5433]

I hit the subscribe button in the 1st 3 minutes! I am also a ginger who has been planning an escape out of SF for years and I'm planning to live FT with my 12 yo duaghter soon. This was a great jumping-off point/ overall guide to buying for a 1st timer.

[@sideshowbob2882]

Love the Mr Mom reference! Haven't thought about that movie in a bit. If you need me I'll be at the gym or the gun club.

[@staceyroberts9561]

First thing happy birthday Tricia this was a awesome video we have been camping for 15 yrs now .we have had bumper pulls. fifth wheels .and a class c and back to a fifth wheel now and love every minute of it .my wife is going to retire in April so we are going to explore. go for awhile and come back home. love your video great information

[@rhondalyn100]

Whoa! Sweet fade in from winter mountain to spring! Hot Diggity!! Happy Birthday, Trish!!!

[@DNIThornton]

Another cost of ownership to consider is storage. In AZ the HOAs will not allow you to park your rig on the property, so you have to store the RV when it is not in use.

[@gregorybuck9351]

I have watched so many of videos. I’ve learned so much. Thanks for all you do and creating this community. We bought our rig. We are going full time. I can get a lot of this information on many different KZbin channels. Your outlook however, has really made me feel more confident. I’m a truck driver from upstate, New York. I really hope I run into you all out on the road at some point.

[@playinatlife5778]

Happy Birthday Trish! I'm a few days younger and many years older. Great advice on things breaking...took me 3 RV's to accept it. Thank God for extended warranties! I've heard the average length of ownership for a first RV is 3 years. By then you know what you want in the next one. Hope your new one is a Super C You've already done the travel trailer routine.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Everyone thinking of an RV purchase or sale should watch this video. I have been living on wheels and seeking the "perfect" next rig since 1990 and KYD has expressed what is needed to know. All without even mentioning a single particular make and model. Watch this video first.

[@makeupbyjessw]

We actually found you guys while doing research for which rig to buy we are getting the GD 312 BHTS because it seemed to check all our boxes. Your tour along with a few other KZbinr's tours, helped solidify our decision. That was over a year ago! And now our window of opportunity is coming up and we are buying the RV soon 😊

[@MrJJOConnor]

Wow! You guys are amazing! I just found your channel 3 days ago, while hunkered down avoiding CV-19, yearning to launch out with our new-to-us Airstream Globetrotter. Now only able to do backyard camping for practice. I was actually looking for youtubes about RV checklists, saw yours and looked at more of your episodes…and more which resulted in binge watching about your story and revolving RVs that you trade into and out of so gracefully. Impressed enough to join your How to Start a KZbin Channel course, because, well, we want to go out and see this great country and influence our grandchildren and others. Your next RV reveal/launch/adventure is coming soon, good luck! I can see the same thorough analysis that I went thru in this episode - I’m an engineer and pilot. Each to their own, and it seems you have definitely learned by experience about pros/cons of small, big, really big and the in-between. Good On You! I am now a follower and will be launching our travel Channel very soon.

[@emptynesterrv3953]

Good job guys. Looking forward to Apr 5's reveal. We might have to run a pool with our friends as we all have guesses on what it will be. This will be our 4th travel season with our rig and I've fixed/modded/upgraded innumerable things. We're planning on upgrading to a 5th from our travel trailer. Thanks for your focus on this topic. We started as you did, 'what can we use today'. We were total noobs and have learned just as y'all have. Happy birthday to Trish and hope to see y'all one day round the way.

[@brianwaddell6044]

Thanks for the ideas. We are still newbies, but just ordered our second rig in two years after taking the plunge and diving in during Covid in June of 2020. It is crazy right now, going to sell our old bunkhouse for what we paid for it!!

[@adriannurse1502]

Picking the perfect rig was a piece of cake! I said I wanted a fifth wheel and my wife said she wanted a class A. So our perfect rig was a used 42' Class A diesel pusher. Lol!! My wife was the one who wanted a RV. I had never been excited about RVing. She has two steel rods and six hooks that hold her spine straight. She can't lay flat for very long. She sleeps in a recliner. Not many hotel's have recliners. She said if we got a RV and could put a recliner in it we could travel. That sold me. As we looked at different RV's we got the RV education from a couple of honest salespeople. We found out fast that for her comfort diesel with the air suspension was by far the way to go. When we purchased ours we had one of the couches removed. My wife found a great recliner at LazyBoy. My wife picked out the fabric and it was done. She asked if we could reupholster the interior and I said yes. We did a little remodeling and had the RV throughly serviced. Chassis and the house side. The dealership we purchased from had a delivery lot. We stayed in the delivery lot for ten days getting use to and learning our RV. They spent one full day teaching us all about our rig. They even had a driver's training class. Taking that saved us $100 a year on our insurance. We had planned to tow our 4x4 truck behind us, but after checking with Ford we found we couldn't so we purchased a new Lincoln MKX to tow behind us. We have had many learning experiences along the way, but we love RVing. These days with Covid19 I feel traveling by RV is the best way. I know exactly how clean it is. Who slept in the bed last. When the sheets were changed last and we always have a clean bathroom. It is so nice being able to sleep in a Walmart parking lot in my own bed and have a fully functioning bathroom to clean up in, in the morning all for free. Stay safe and happy RVing.

[@tracychaddon6460]

The best deals out there are the folks that are retired or close to it, get a rig then, due to medical or other circumstances, have to sell after owning it for maybe a few years. Lots of units like that out there right now.

[@jasonlents5825]

Happy Birthday Tricia. We always enjoy watching your videos every Sunday night. Looking forward to see the new rig.

[@cmadk3423]

I started with a camper shell or cap on the back of my truck. After that I upgraded to a slide in truck camper. The additional room was nice but in my opinion not worth the compromise of not getting far enough out for some privacy. The truck camper was also a hassle to load and unload and keep up on things so I went back to a cap. Airstreams are great and I could live in one but towing it from camp ground to camp ground is not the way we camp. That being said it's just myself, my lady and our dog, no kids.

[@mullhaupt1]

Happy Birthday Trish hope you had a great day

[@deanwarnock7304]

Finally got a chance to watch this episode and I got to say "Well done!" Mark and Trish, your video's are top notch and always spot-on on the topics. That is why I enjoy your journeys so much. I'll come back to this video while researching for my 1st rig.

[@davidleejudson]

Happy Birthday Tricia!! I hope it was a blast!! Can't wait to see the new rig... Wishing you happy, safe and memory making travels... You guys are the "Best"..

[@eyada5056]

Happy BDay Trish ... great video .... wishing you safe travel.

[@michaelthompson3679]

Very well said memories and joy ❤️ Happy Birthday Trish ❤️ love spending time with you guys too! Our first rv was a 29 foot tow behind we bought used I thought I did a good job checking it out before we bought it only to find out later the roof in the bathroom fan area had a water leak and Carpenter ants got in and ate the trusses I mean they were gone 😔 I rebuilt the entire area we used it for two years and then traded it in for a fifth wheel. I’m retiring in April and in July/August we are headed out to California from Connecticut on our first really big trip. Looking forward to seeing many of the national parks and planning to be on the road for 3 months or so. I have loved your videos and thank you for sharing your journey and all I have learned from you. ❤️❤️❤️😊

[@aldamico8926]

Happy Healthy Birthday Tricia!!!, Like many subs, a long time camper, from tent, to popup, a 30 footer & now park model in Eagle Lake PA. Your videos are truly great information and inspiration as always! Congratulations on getting on the road again, be safe & stay healthy.

[@gillianwv]

I LOVE the idea of “Start where you are” and “analysis paralysis”. I have a minivan and can haul a small pop up. But im having a hard time finding and buying one So...van camping it is. Just me and my older kids for now so we can get the hang of it. Im so excited to pack it up and just go for a couple days. Thanks for the advice and love the videos!

[@kimhamrak995]

Happy Birthday Trish!! Great video as always

[@sherab2715]

Just discovered your channel and LOVE your camera quality, method of delivery, and the both of you are so charming!!! Just took an interest to camping and RVing and appreciate all the tips given and will go back and watch more of your videos!

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

Happy Birthday Trish. Mine is going to be special too. We will be in Myrtle Beach and waiting for the NEW RV REVEAL!!

[@tonyndebr]

We did purchase new and it’s to live in so it frees up some money to save for retirement as well as allowing us to see our grandkids more often, even if we fly to see them and come “home” to our rig. To keep my husband comfortable (as I am the one that spearheaded this idea) we went for a big 5th wheel. He wasn’t having the class C that I wanted or the used diesel pusher that needed some TLC. We both compromised as he would rather be in a sticks and bricks but understands we needed to downsize in order to retire some day and I compromised by buying a bigger rig than I thought we needed. My only absolute was that it had 2 separate areas as he has been working from home and we hope he continues to do so but he talks on the phone all day and I have to get away from that so I don’t go insane LOL! The rig we chose is the Jayco (which I just found out falls under the umbrella of the Thor corporation :-/ ) Pinnacle 36SSWS L1RU. I love that it has the front lounge. I dislike that if we put a washer and dryer in it we will lose pretty much all of our hanging space. I could go on and on. Thank you for such an informative video. I watch without fail every week and cannot wait to see your next rig for season 9!

[@corywagner8541]

I have to say I was skeptical about this subject somewhat. That over the last 5 year have RV over 35,000 miles with my wife and two dogs. Also have been in RV sales for more then a decade. But you kinda nailed it on all points. I do have a little different perspective on the selling/trading of an RV. The only thing I may differ with you on on the cost of ownership. As somewhere around eighty-five to ninety percent a purchasers. Actually finance the RV between 10 and 20 years. This actually makes in my opinion the highest cost of ownership would be the finance charges. I know this because I see it every day. Also when people only kept the RV for short amount of time. Under 5 years. And then look to upgrade as you folks do on a regular basis. Now it is doable and people do put a lot of money down. What the average RV depreciates at a rate of 30%. Within the first 12 months. My advice to people out there trading in an RV to purchase a new one. If you think you're upside-down but the dealer is offering you what we call all the money for your trade you're probably paying retail. This may not always be the case but my experience it's more common than not. Thank you for your videos I enjoy them greatly keep up the good work. P.S. The only book that that can give you a value of your RV. Is NADA the problem here is that most people go in there to try to value their RV. But don't realize that all standard features on any particular RV already built into the base value. The only add-ons that you can put on there are the ones that are above the base options of the RV. From a sales standpoint I've seen many people come in and believe that their RV is worth thousands if not tens thousands more than it actually is. This sets many people up for failure. And it also goes to your point that researching the values on a site like RV trader on similar RVs to there's makes more sense than trying to get a book value for their RV. One thing to keep in mind looking to trade your existing RV in. Is that in today's market most RV dealerships do not have a high markup in their RVs. This is due to the banks changing how they lend money on non-essential purchases. Basically what I'm saying is that banks are not willing to lend the full retail value of an RV or even over retail value like they once did.

[@barbbrown295]

Happy birthday Trish - hope this is your best year ever!

[@bryonschue8065]

Hi, Had them all starting with a tent. The wife and I retired and found a 9 year old 36' Class A, one owner and in mint condition so we are back to a class A for our life style. Taking a long West trip this year (I hope) and spend one week at each stop to explore. Your right on as to find the rig that fits your style at that time. Good job

[@jimaperkins]

6:29: I admit, this was my family. When we finally got one, we never looked back. They are right, "Do it, and do it now."

[@penny_willow]

Great video. I'm looking at a class b or doing a van conversion. I understand the depreciation but I'm thinking safety being a single mom with a little girl and the fact I don't want to pull a trailer. Happy Birthday Tricia 🎂

[@patchessimon]

Happy birthday Tricia. So ya all bought an airstream? Hope you kept the 450 to haul with. The colors would work nicely. I pulled my grandparents around in the summers with their “silver bullet” airstream, we had a blast. Love your stories and education you provide.

[@guidok3762]

In Europe (the Netherlands) everybody will buy first a caravan, when they are a little bit older they will buy a motorhome. A caravan costs $ 25.000 US dollar, a motorhome costs here around $ 100.000 US dollar....

[@lolal1026]

Totally agree do your homework & buy what your comfortable with; however I think you have a bit advantage when you're on KZbin people want "your rig" so you make a little money or break even....no judgment - good business

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Whatever they get, it will be great and the videos will continue to be exceptional! Happy Birthday Tricia!

[@PatrickWagz]

*WOW!!* Who knew that *Conan O'Brien & Reese Witherspoon* knew SO MUCH about RV's??? Good talk, Marc & Trish. (The "memories & joy" was Caleb's response at a Border Crossing, right???) HAHA!

[@aaronrogers4759]

Loved the transitions from Winter to Spring in this vid! Amazing! Nicely done! ... and when Trish slipped and fell ... the camera did’t even move! Now that is a focused camera man. Reminds me of an awesome hike I had in the Azores, Portugal when I was stationed at Lajes Field. Maybe I can tell you the story some day.

[@barbaraclemons8753]

Happy Birthday, Trish!!

[@rustylittleman5159]

I so enjoy watching your video. They are both entertaining and educational. Keep up the good work. Are you taking any bets on the new RV

[@troymedler4114]

We did it wrong. I will be retiring soon, so we bought a 5er in January 2017, and as soon as our son moved out of the house we were renting that summer, we downsized and moved into it. The plan is that, when I retire, we will travel, stopping in major cities for a couple weeks to a couple months, visiting our church there and doing volunteer work. We bought a 41', so we wouldn't have to keep upgrading, reducing the depreciation hit. What we did right: We are happy with our trailer. We love the floor plan and the amount of storage it has. It's of relativity good quality, semi-luxury, with a lot of bells and whistles. We still own a house in another state, which we rent out, in case this dream life needs to end due to heath issues. What we did wrong: We thought we'd be saving money as opposed to renting the house. But with the payments and the cost of renting a lot in California, we're breaking even. We didn't leave enough leeway for the pickup we need to pull it, so we've been stationary (we still need to camp the old fashioned way). We bought new, which we've never done with cars or homes. Would we do it all over again? Yes! Our plan is still viable, we like the mobile home park we're currently living in, and it won't take too much tweaking to finally get that pickup into our budget. Our vacation to Orlando this summer was turned from a road trip into a flight a year ago due to the delay in getting a truck, but we still plan to go, if this world health crisis subsides. Love your videos!

[@2tmacisback]

I finally figured out who your daughter / wife reminds me of. It's Reese Witherspoon. I like to see a man hang out with a woman that's 20 years his junior. And thanks for posting all your videos.

[@chaset9804]

After what they said and the looks at 6:13 they are defiantly getting a class c

[@keepingitcleanwithmrlee6696]

Class c are great. Love mine

[@CCB249]

They bought an Airstream. A couple of videos ago. A KYD member was selling one.

[@suejackson3664]

@@CCB249 Maybe.....a strong possibility, but they haven't said anything yet. I agree with their look when the Class C was mentioned, but also thought the same as you're thinking. Never know, another dangling our viewers episode.

[@beechbaby2]

We love Wholesale Warranty! We've had several expensive items crap out on us and they haven't balked at anything! It's even surprised the repairman!

[@jonhaley815]

Happy Late Birthday Trisha. Those are great tips. I am on my 3rd rig now. Will probably half to rewatch this video when I get ready for the next rig.

[@debanderson3102]

Well Happy Birthday Tricia! You're finally 26. Enjoy your day!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

How did you guess!?!

[@debanderson3102]

Keep Your Daydream Just good at it. It's a gift I have. LoL

[@billg1527]

Happy Birthday Trish, what are you 29 now ? Hopefully you are coming back to Michigan in your travels !

[@thebrandedmama8704]

I used to daydream about a fifth-wheel... Now I'm setting up my minivan as a camper just to be able to get out there. I'd rather be traveling than stuck daydreaming about something out of my budget.

[@joethecomputerguy1]

My pet peeve, oh THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, use that Search tool on the left in Facebook. But you are in the dog house. Making us wait until April 5th for the reveal! Bad bad bad Marc!

[@davidkbush5299]

Always such sound advice forged in experience and wrapped in humility and laughter.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Good video! “Memories & joy”. The trip our kids (all in their 30’s now) still talk about as the best trip was when they were teens & it was the summer we pulled our “prop up” tent trailer behind our Windstar & I read from “Backroads of Southern Alberta” as we went through small towns & past points of interests from the book. We were also traveling with their cousins & aunts & uncles which I think offset the ‘captured audience’ book readings😂. They still tease me about missing the all the two headed deer after I lost my glasses in the Milk River. Our next rig will be a little nicer than that trailer & there’s only the two of us & Morrie T. Dogg now. Good topics to discuss with Hubs.

[@dross24MA]

Your description reminds me of our trips - not only can I picture and feel the events you paint, I can do the same for many of our trips! Oh, and thanks for the captured reading reminder -- our favorite travel books were Zelazny's *Amber* series and Wrede's *Dragon* series - LOL!

[@garyhanson4133]

Lol my mom and dad both did stints being brokers. My first house was my moms real estate office. You made some really great points in this video.

[@horizonvan404]

Happy Birthday Tricia

[@williamdegnan4718]

We watched your kids grow up! 😂 Happy birthday, Trish. 🎂

[@michellekoonce3191]

Happy Birthday Tricia!! Many More Blessings

[@Papa_D]

I knew you guys would not be happy with the teardrop for too long ... I can't say I blame you but now you know even more of the actual size you really want ! :-) Dennis

[@teamhardy3340]

Thanks for this video, you just let me know how much of a genius my wife truly is! We bought our Airstream and truck private property from the same couple in our local community.

[@mtxgalant96]

forgot Hybrid TT in between the TT and pop-ups! We have a 2017 Shamrock 233s (look it up). Its a little transformer!

[@markreynolds9570]

You have the KYD factor that we don't have when selling your RV's. They want your unit. Can you factor that out?

[@JohnnyG60]

I was thinking this same thing, fans want to buy your rigs...

[@adriannurse1502]

Exactly! People have been watching the videos and feel they know the rig and how it was maintained. Plus there is the I bought the KYD RV. That gives them bragging rights at RV parks.

[@travelintammy6073]

Also, how are they considering the discount for marketing? Buy a $30k rig, dump $10k in free/discounted upgrades and then sell for $30k and claim you had zero depreciation is a bit disingenuous.

[@bronzeage_222]

@@travelintammy6073 Yes , exactly. You "mitigate depreciation " by creating a successful KZbin channel, get sponsors to provide upgrades for reviews and completely leave those out of the value increase those free upgrades provide to the RV.

[@stephensimms6637]

It is impossible not to fall in love with you two. Thanks for the quality of your videos. I've watched all of them and when I bought my rig, I reached out to you via email and you were so quick to respond with great advice. You're both awesome. I just commented to my wife that you could easily have your own show on HGTV. You are every bit, and maybe more so, as polished as all of the couples who have their own shows. Even Chip and Joanna Gains. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to hearing about what you've bought in early April. All the very best...Stephen

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Awesome video, A lot of great information especially for people who are trying to get into Rving. Can’t wait until April 5th. Happy birthday Tricia

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

Good info here, Also, Tricia’s hair was on point.

[@stevenharding4078]

My guess it's an Airstream on the 5th. I really enjoy your conversations and information. Happy Birthday !

[@itstimetorv]

It’s so ironic that I watch your video and you talk about the pictures and the cleanliness of the RV. I went to go buy a 2019 Winnebago class C from Bob Ledford’s adventure motorsports in South Carolina, which was about a 6 Hour Dr. for me, only to find out that they don’t service them and they don’t clean them prior to selling them. After all the preparation, insurance purchased, checks issued, trips scheduled and planned, I declined to purchasing it from them. The verbal conversations and the photos they had and sent stated it was in perfect condition. Not so! Scratches, dirty, and oil changes and other needed maintenance was not performed. I want to do a KZbin video on my experience with them some time soon.

[@srqlisa7881]

Happy Belated Birthday Trish, it gets better with age. : ) peace

[@boosfee-bangarang]

you're so amazing. thank you so much for your information and beautiful channel. you have saved us from many things and we look forward to many more seasons. thanks campers!

[@pattysternjacob3713]

HappyHappy Birthday Trish. Great information guys. Good job. Can’t wait to see the new rig!!

[@lindareeves83]

Happy birthday Trish.🎁 enjoyed this info. Can’t wait to see the new rig.

[@josephconnor3531]

I once had an RV technician repairing my RV asked me if I knew the real meaning of RV, He said it really means RUINED VACATION Lol 😂