Camping at Lake Lanier

We had a great time camping at Lake Lanier on our 2nd adventure in the Tiffin . We learned some things (some the hard way) and had a wonderful experience at the Sawnee Campground.
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[@lancemontgomery8031]

I really appreciate how you don’t delete the mistakes from your videos while editing. Like you say it’s a learning experience and you help many people avoid making the same mistakes. Great job. Your videos are great!

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Lance! We appreciate you watching!

[@SuperAfeliciano]

these two make cute couple...Its awesome when you and your mate enjoy the same things. God Bless you both.

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you for the kind words Old Soldier! Appreciate you watching!

[@jasff69]

Daryl..... lol...… Trust me, you're not the first one to ever enjoy that type of trip to the dump station. Truly enjoy your videos and thank you for your service to the APD. Be Safe and Be Well.

[@TollesonLife]

Lol Rowdy! I have heard stories........ Just wished I didn't add to them lol... Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!

[@gruivis]

At least he kept a good attitude about the incident 😂

[@jms60]

Sorry about Bella RIP Bella be safe on the trips love the video;s

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you James. We miss her everyday. Glad you enjoy the videos! All the best to you!

[@paulaworkman2578]

campground is amazing from the air

[@paulaworkman2578]

Oh my goodness....reminds me of the movie RV..LOL I think I am watching your videos from the new to the old. Oh well, I am enjoying your adventures...

[@TollesonLife]

Lol! I know right.....what a mess. We appreciate you watching!

[@vdubing01]

Great site. Corp of engineers parks are always my favorite.

[@TollesonLife]

I hope to make back to Lake Lanier this summer. Really enjoyed it.

[@TwoRunawayOldFolks]

Daryl, I hooped when I saw your dump station mishap. Been there and done that more than once. You would think after one time, I would learn my lesson. Really like your videos!

[@TollesonLife]

Hello ShaRon Lewis-Conway! Lol! What a lesson. Hopefully I won't repeat that one. We appreciate you guys watching! Safe travels this summer!

[@missouritravelers]

I saw someone using a rock so I just followed what they did when I dumped

[@gingerware5443]

I appreciate that you left your mishap in the vlog. I'm sorry about your fur baby.

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you Ginger, we miss her everyday. All the best to ya!

[@bigtw09]

Just remember the ol plumber adage.....S**T rolls downhill....LOL! Great vid as usual....!! Love the rig!

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks bigtw09! Im just thankful that no one was around to see it when it happened!!

[@rjahn3000]

That is a beautiful coach and beautiful campground as a retired LEO from WA state I appreciate all your videos including the APD videos...safe travels.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Ray J! I know we are on opposite sides of the country but reach out to me if you come through the Atlanta area. We can swap stories lol!

[@philly.d6489]

Love your vids of the Rv and the motorcycle rides keep up the great work and stay safe .

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for watching Philly D👍👍

[@CHATNTELLwithALLECIA]

🌸You guys are absolutely gorgeous. It’s nice you guys passed through and enjoyed my home state Georgia. It really is beautiful🌸

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you ABZ! We appreciate you watching and sharing with us! Hope you guys are doing well!

[@carlaupschick9082]

Great video, beautiful coach ..... sorry for the passing of your baby Belle

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you! And thanks for thoughts on our baby Belle! She was an incredible little dog.

[@jungi6602]

🤣🤣🤣 the carnage

[@brucehedley9407]

Great to see you again Darryl. I camp at Sawnee all the time!

[@TollesonLife]

Hey Bruce! Glad you found me brother! Hope you are doing well! Still on the job?

[@melloello7057]

Very nice Rig!! Great videos, thanks for sharing!!

[@TollesonLife]

Glad you like them!

[@cx9drvr]

Subscribed. Thanks for the great video. I have a 2013 36LA. Love your dark wood cabinets. Beautiful camp ground. So envious. We are up here in Canada. It's still snowing! We are weekend warriors. First trip end of April.

[@TollesonLife]

Randy, sorry the weather isn’t cooperating with the RV Life! Maybe it will break soon up there. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. You guys have a great trip at the end of April. Will there be a Vlog of your trip?????

[@yvettecolebourn5786]

God bless you! Sorry for your loss of Belle. Great videos🤗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you Yvette. We miss her everyday. Appreciate you watching!

[@michaelbutler9130]

Love watching you 2 just started camping 2 year ago still in learning stage go a 40ft fifth wheel

[@TollesonLife]

Great Michael! Safe travels to you!!

[@campervancalvin4138]

loved drone music and footage!!

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Calvin!

[@PnwFireguy]

That is one lesson you won't ever forget. On a more somber note sorry for you loss. We still miss out black lab coming up on a year. They are family to dog lovers

[@TollesonLife]

That is for sure! One mistake like that teaches for a lifetime lol. Thanks for the kind thoughts about our dear Belle. You are right, tough for dog lovers. Hope you are doing well.

[@dawnmariebass5680]

What a beautiful lake! Thanks for the tour me and my husband can’t wait to visit 😊

[@TollesonLife]

Dawn marie Bass you are very welcome. Hope you guys have a terrific time while there!

[@clarkclarke]

Just watched this ..you two are awesome ....beautiful as always ... So sad to learn about Belle. I know she is always with you ...

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you clark clarke. Yes, we miss our Belle, I actually take her urn with us on every trip.

[@brucehedley9819]

I am sir! Going strong at Lilburn PD. Your videos are outstanding!

[@TollesonLife]

Glad you are still in the business man! Need good people in the profession! Thanks for the kind words bro. You stay safe out there, let me know if I can do anything for ya!

[@jungi6602]

Wow. Amazing video contents. You guys are so artistic and make watching the videos entertaining. Thank you.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@027MC7]

That's a beautiful rig! We just upgraded last week. Bought a 28' Palomino Puma. We've gone from tent to pop up to 18' KZ Sport and now the Puma. I guess next is a driving rig. :)

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks mwclark7. Congrats on the upgrade!

[@tomaustin4526]

Another very cool and fun video guys 👍😎🚌 sorry to hear your puppy passed away recently thanks for sharing and safe travels

[@TollesonLife]

Appreciate the kind words Tom. We miss our little fur baby!

[@proaz4034]

trip without bikes ...without smiling the winds ...without hearing the engine ...without touching the nature beauty with your eyes ...doesn't interested me...but happy to see you enjoying your time together

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you pro az!

[@joebalfe8540]

I am so sorry to see that your belle past away. One of the big reason we got a rv is because of or dogs that we take on vacation with us. We had a pop up before are class c rv. Are woody passed away 4 years ago and we still miss him much. He was a Chihuahua that we rescued.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks Joe, and sorry about Woody. Those fur babies become part of the family. Miss Belle every day.

[@WhatsTheMedia]

Hey, thanks for another great video, I just want to give you and wife, an idea for when you do not have wifi in the park, look into buying an at&t or verizon jet pack, that way you can have internet access for your devices, I think you can do a contract or buy the data prepaid, I don't know which service works better in your area, but u will have internet access in your coach and work from your coach without leaving.. thanks again

[@TollesonLife]

Jammal, Thanks for watching. We are definitely gonna look into purchasing some data for her to use when we don't have wifi. Can't let this happen again. Take care!

[@KJRitch]

So sorry about your loss of Belle. When you were pulling into your campsite after the dump station was there a windshield crack down by the wiper arm? You have a 60 gal gray tank. We have a 37 gal gray tank. We have gone 10 days without dumping our gray one time. It got within a couple of gallons from full. We use a plastic basin in one sink and fill up the bowl with a couple of inches of water and soap. Then wash items and on a low trickle rinse. We use paper plates also. We wipe food particle off plates with paper towels before washing. For a quick shower use navy showers. I count to 15 to rinse then turn the nozzle, soap up and the rinse and count to 20. Still gives a refreshing shower. While waiting for the water to get hot use a one gallon bucket to collect the water then turn off the shower head. Use the water in the bucket for toilet use. Black tanks seem to last longer. A tote is good to have if you have room to store one. A smaller version, 15 gal, is not as heavy even with wheels. Is there cell service at this campground? Safe travels.

[@TollesonLife]

Hello KJRitch! Thanks for your kinds words about Belle. We miss her. Not a crack in the windshield (thank goodness) just a piece of pine straw. Appreciate the tips on how to conserve water usage when sewer is not an option! 10 days...Wow! There is cell service at the campground just no wifi. Thanks for watching!

[@latada2198]

Hi guys! I’m so enjoying your channel. We had a new coach built as well! Thanks for the tour, what a beautiful coach. I want to thank you for your service as well. If I may ask what type of work does your wife do? Maybe you have already shared that and I missed it. You both are adorable. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I’m now always looking forward for the next update.

[@TollesonLife]

Latada , thank you for the kind words and for watching!! Glad you are enjoying the content. My wife is an Insurance Broker so she is able to work in satellite locations as long as she has WiFi she is good to go. Hope you guys have a terrific summer in the RV! Thanks again for watching and the support!

[@jojn5433]

Nice video, I am coming.

[@lewaaolislam]

Blesses, &warm Regarts from Egypt, I am watching all your vids., from the beginning now..would you please pass regards to your respectful wife.. and till her how lucky she is to have you..you 2 are awesome..and we men of course are blessed to have their majesties our ladies. hope we meet 1 day, and most propably in the States, Or we may have you in Egypt.

[@TollesonLife]

We so appreciate you watching and commenting Lewaaolislam! Hope all is well in Egypt.

[@lewaaolislam]

@@TollesonLife It's okay..I believe it's gonna get better.... Waiting for your next episode.. Stay safe.

[@TheDreadedRVCouple]

Nice video.... we are purchasing our 1st RV at the end of the year and can not wait. We live south of Atlanta so I’m looking for a quick first trip and thought about Lake Lanier

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks guys! You may want to check out Stone Mountain Campground as well for your first trip. Even closer than Lake Lanier. Im at Stone Mt now and will do a video showing the campground etc.... Just a thought. Thanks for watching!

[@draigwolf3627]

Nelson: HA HA!

[@jima6839]

bless Belle, looks like a sweetie.

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you James. We miss her dearly!

[@shamrockmeg]

Fantastic video

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you Megan! Thanks for watching and subscribing as well! More to come this summer :)

[@rvamericayall]

Thanks for sharing the tour of your Tiffin & the campground. You might consider getting a “blue boy” (portable waste tank) so you won’t have to move the rig when you need to dump your grey tank. Makes it a bit more convenient for longer stays without sewer hookups. We are so sorry to see that your little pup has passed away. We recently had to say goodbye to our RVing kitty, Lilo. It’s never easy. Our thoughts are with y’all.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks guys! A blue boy definitely in my future! Looking now at prices. Hope y'all are doing well!

[@shamramnarine132]

Hey just started watching your vlogs i love how you both like the same things and work well together, be safe out there on the roads and keep up the good job.

[@TollesonLife]

Thanks for watching Sham. We have a great time! All the best to you!

[@dennisartis7248]

Sorry about your dog , you have great footage like your work be safe and have fun.

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you so much Dennis. We miss our little Belle. Thanks for watching!

[@valeriebaxter2354]

So sorry, God Bless Belle.

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you Valerie :)

[@bobshaw4063]

@@TollesonLife So sorry for your loss . It's never easy when a beloved pet crosses over The Rainbow Bridge .

[@TheDreadedRVCouple]

Also RIP Belle. She is at the rainbow bridge with my Maria (Re Re)... 😪😪

[@TollesonLife]

Yes indeed! Thank you for the kind words. Sorry about Re Re. Best of luck with your future RV purchase.

[@jojn5433]

Nice bedroom👍 Much you can do there🤣

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

I like your stuff so far so I subbed to your channel. I remember my newbie mistakes so your not alone. You guys have a Tiffin Open Road like RV Love. Seems like a good coach. I had a 07 Phaeton but we down sized to a Monaco. What happen to fort wilderness Pt.2 ?

[@TollesonLife]

Hello redjaguar100. Thanks for checking out the channel. Part 2 should be out later this week, early next week the latest. Hope you guys have some great travels this summer and thanks again for watching!

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

Tolleson Life I also wanted to express my condolences to lost of one of your family members. I can truly relate.. I still miss my husky Dakota..

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you very much. Sorry for your loss as well. Stay safe!

[@jeffrey8439]

Have you also tried Old Federal up at Lake Lanier? It has some awesome views as well and I think there’s a little bit more separation between the sites.

[@TollesonLife]

Haven't tried it yet Jeffrey, but we hope to this summer.

[@jeffrey8439]

@@TollesonLife You'll enjoy it. Thanks for the Stone Mountain Park Video. Better than what the websites give you. Quick question: I'm looking at the 399TH. What made you decide on the 397? Thanks in advance!

[@TollesonLife]

Jerffery, only a couple of reasons, we like being able to get to the refrigerator, restroom and bedroom with the slides in. The 399 we couldn't do that without opening the slides. When traveling having access was something we wanted. Second reason was our dealer only had the 397 so we went with it. Really love it too.

[@Bruce-ub8dv]

How big are the tanks on these new RVs? I'm in an older Wanderlodge and we have 130 gallons of potable, and 98 gallons for each black and gray. With zero conservation we can go 9-10 days. With conservation we hit 14-18 days.

[@TollesonLife]

Bruce, on my 2018 Tiffin, it has a 70 gallon fresh water tank, a 66 gallon grey water and 50 gallon waste water tank. I believe those tank sizes are pretty close to most others out there nowadays (not exactly, but close) Wow, the Wanderlodge has some large tanks. That awesome!

[@charlesberlanga4452]

Love Tiffin, we have a 33FT Coachmen Pursuit with bunks. We are going to upgrade to a Tiffin. You have a 38ft with bunks, just curious why?

[@TollesonLife]

Hello Charles, We really enjoy our Tiffin! We decided on the bunk model for additional storage as well as sleeping capacity. Works well for us. Best of luck on the upgrade and thanks for watching!

[@kentolbert4675]

Daryl, another great video. Looking into buying a drone, and was wondering if you could give me the name and model of the one that you used, and how satisfied are you with yours? Also you and Clay seem to fit together well. How long have you two been together, and was it the uniform that did it. Lol

[@TollesonLife]

Hey Kenny, I use the Mavic Pro (DJI) and so far it has been a great drone. No issues at all. Clay is wonderful and a superstar. We have been married for 6 years. It was my overwhelming, wonderful personality that won her over....LOL!! Thanks again for watching!

[@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss]

Exactly why we have a no shoe rule, lol

[@TollesonLife]

I understand!!! Good rule to have :)

[@RhondaHammond]

Hello, Can I ask what kind of work for you do???

[@TollesonLife]

Hello Rhonda, Clay is an Insurance Broker and I am retired!!

[@didierelfassi2554]

Hi friends

[@TollesonLife]

Hey Steve!

[@hoosier_daddy65]

Where's Pt 2 of Fort Wilderness?

[@TollesonLife]

Hello Alex, Im working on it now and hope to have it our sometime next week. Thanks for watching!

[@hoosier_daddy65]

Sorry about your loss.. we have four rescues and yes they are family! #BackTheBlue !

[@TollesonLife]

Thank you Alex.

[@missouritravelers]

no wifi is part of camping