Buying an Abandoned RV Park on Mexico Border?? | 4x4 Truck Camper Overland

[@CandEAdventures]

As an update - the transmission has to come out of the Ford which means we can't use the truck camper and toy hauler for exploring. Hopefully we can get out on the boat or use the "truck not truck" to get to some neat spots in the mean time! Thank ya'll for watching!

[@freddymartinez5613]

What camper are you running

[@marcs6345]

Jump on the crf300l try some duel sport adventures!

[@CandEAdventures]

@@marcs6345 not much public land in Texas for that, but we will try to find something 😂

[@timrodatz1274]

That can hamburger how can anyone afford, looked on Wal-Mart app was like $163 for 12 cans

[@wayneukes2438]

Good luck with the repairs!

[@tommynikon2283]

I was a real estate appraiser, agent, assessor for 32 years; there's always a STORY behind the circumstances....as in the WHY this was abandoned? FIND out; it's always great fun to do the sleuthing. Example: very different between a repossession by the bank/bankruptcy than the property was running out of water and wouldn't perk= NON buildable. Or...the border crossing was becoming a safety issue with all the illegal migration.

[@i70show]

Not for long.... Lets all pitch in and buy it.

[@michaelhatzinikolis8351]

😂 that's my dude $$ 100

[@hugh261]

The risk of being trampled by millions of illegal border crossers is just too scary for me.

[@MurgatroidGarfunkle]

Yeah, looks like scavengers been around, possibly illegals. Even way out there it looks like they're even scavenging the copper wires and shooting things up. Being so close to the border ya might even find a couple grape posts out there. It's abandoned for a reason.

[@leroyessel2010]

I recall many lived near the border without proper security and it didn't age well especiall on Oct 7. The Trump Administration considers the Cartel as terrorist and living astride the border isn't as safe as remote areas inside USA.

[@dracosbrew]

As a West Texas born and bread Texan. The wind blows year round. Usually March-May and Sept-Nov. are the worst months. It will blow 30 mph sustained w/ 50 mph gusts. That part of the states hits 100 degree plus from about May to September. Also be careful of drug/human traffickers. Love y'alls content!!

[@kateberger613]

It’s the traffickers I’d be concerned about around there.

[@johnhawks5035]

If the wind blows can electricity be far behind? And with electricity you can have A/C.

[@dracosbrew]

@@johnhawks5035 Yes wind energy is possibly from your own turbine. Most of them probably aren't suited to that type of wind. Solar would probably be a better way to go. It's mostly flat and Texas is one of the best for sun in the USA.

[@largemarge1603]

How much will the owners pay you to take it?

[@MikeVanBibber-58m]

I have a 7.3 with a ZF 6 speed. Couldn't get anyone in 3 state area to overhaul it. Finally went to Minnesota (Midwest Transmissions) to get it re built!

[@BuceriasRodHardy]

Before that high bridge was built when I was a kid, that road you took to the so-called boat ramp was that Highway across the river. You went down one cliff on one side and then you went across the river and then you went up the cliff on the other side.

[@CandEAdventures]

That’s really interesting! We were wondering about that closed road on the other side of the river .

[@isnoo1]

Just happened upon you......... sounds like a page I will be enjoying!! Looking forward to watching more! Kathryn from Western Australia.

[@pkane5472]

Glad to see you three again. Couple of cool quotes from the vid: "It's at least a dog deep" and "Ultimate escapism"....I love how you two talk about being away from people and yet your videos are watched by more than 13,000 people!

[@dirtrider9268]

It is funny how we tell people, how much we want to be away from people. Maybe we want to be around more considerate people, or with those with the same bad habits as ourselves, at each stage of life that we are in.

[@largemarge1603]

28:55 I did Dog Handler School at Fort Sam in San Antonio. Monday -- 28°f and fog. Tuesday -- 50°f and gusts to 60mph. Wednesday -- 75°f and calm. Thursday -- torrential monsoon. Friday -- ice-storm. . Moral Of The Story: * For a visit, Wednesday is best.

[@davidwhitacre534]

Amazing - I live in Kentucky and my wife and I were in that exact spot in May 2024. We had gone to spend our first nights camping in the desert and we stayed at the Seminole Canyon campground. While exploring the area between Comstock and Langtry we saw that abandoned campground. The desert and scenery was amazing and we are not used to being able to see for such long distances - all our views are limited in distance by big trees and hills.

[@dirtrider9268]

The problem with the desert, is too little water to sustain human life. Beautiful and deadly.

[@dennisjesse-o7z]

I'm betting that you bought the river property. I hope so, anyway. Solar powered property. River water available with a solar powered pump. I grew up in El Paso, in the 1950's and 50's. Dad took us to Sanderson and Del Rio a few times, for adventure vacations. I love the desert. Few places like that available, these days. Hoping your next video is a tour of this (your) property.

[@PalmSandsRanch]

Talk to locals. I live 45 minutes from Del Rio and can tell you that you definitely want to know some history.

[@dirtrider9268]

What history?

[@mtoe011]

Very nice to see you guys are still kicking around texas. It cost you nothing to explore. Just remember to check out everything. Great video, as always. Merry Christmas..

[@scottd8794]

Y'all remind me of my Ex and I , she has passed sadly , and she and I did very similar experience. I am also ex Army. I got out after my ex was about to give birth to my wonderful Daughter. She demanded it. Y'all make me very nostalgic. I can't wait to see what y'all do to the campground ! Be safe !!!

[@bravofighter]

Chipotle is smoked habañero…also, Julio’s chips beat all! If you ever wind up renting RV spots, I think you’d make a killing. We went to Big Bend, and saw how dry the river was there, the Rio Grande was about knee deep in some spots, hip deep in others in spring of 2022.

[@CGT80]

Nope, it is jalapeno, specifically ripened and then smoke dried jalapeno. A quick search shows another name for green smoked jalapenos and there doesn't seem to be a unique name for smoked habanero peppers.

[@michaelcheli5842]

Depending on building codes in the area; that trailer might be worth keeping; re-regustering the licence plates; and than tearing the trailer completrly off the frame and disposing of it; welding any frame expansions with portable supports as necissary for the new floor plan; and then building a new home, ground up, on the mobile home frame, and keeping the license plare registration up to date.

[@grumpyiwegianpodcast3505]

Tiny home and rent it out.

[@ayedee6681]

Why choose Texas. New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada all have mountains 😘

[@SayWhuuut]

​@ayedee6681 Texas has no state income taxes, better gun laws, and is closer to the gulf than the others you mentioned.

[@dirtrider9268]

​@@SayWhuuutas a result they have more gun violence and many other low rankings on quality of life, in TX.

[@why67152]

Get a water truck and some dynomite!!

[@royvaughn7693]

Pretty Cool seeing young folks looking at property to buy an do something with ....It's a pretty Happy Time of Life when y'all do that kinda stuff together

[@beowulfgrendel24]

Just went back to Padre this summer after 20 years. I didn't realize how much I actually like it there. Seen a few people camping on the national seashore. They would work during the day. Hit the showers and camp. Wake up and do it all over again. Vanlife seems like a good option for the area

[@aboveitall9600]

I have poked around West Texas for land. Many of the same issues come up....Water...Access...Criminal Activity. Out there you are your own protection...Response times can take well over an hour. Keep you family safe....It's not just the two legged kind...Predators...Wild hogs....

[@dougthompson8945]

Canned goods will slide right out if you poke a hole in the bottom.Works for everything.

[@TimmyCramer]

Golfed today and walked the 18. Came home after I picked up my pup at Mom's house to a cold beer and my fav KZbin couple! Hope you guys find a home out west. Merry Christmas kids! Timmy C Arizona

[@julioeureste3879]

You guys should check out powderhorn neighborhood. It's in indianola just up the road from corpus Christi. It's between port lavaca and port O'Connor at the end of hwy 316. We got kayaking waterways, matagorda Bay, powderhorn lake and the Gulf of Mexico. Pretty much fresh water and salt water fishing. Good luck on your search.

[@dondavis1203]

In the early 80s Lake Amistad was all but full, I fished many bass tournaments on Amistad. However, the best fishing was in the Pecos River. We loaded our boats with camping/fishing gear where you parked on the Pecos...but way further up the ramp...I believe your truck would have been 100' under water. The Pecos was a couple hundred feet wide at that area and absolutely beautiful. We would head up the Pecos and camp on flat rock ledges on the west side of the river. I miss those wonderful times. Always loved the "High Bridge" area, as us'en Texans call it. BTW, it gets plenty hot down that way in the summer, just a heads up.

[@badclown08]

It helps with scooping queso if you stir it up first, it becomes creamier after a good stir.

[@Wagoneerland]

I could pack my bags and leave SC and move to west TX . Love it out there. Good luck on the truck.

[@enigma0u812]

You 3 make such a beautiful family! Absolutely a joy to adventure with ya'll. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@meandmybuddy964]

If you need property close to the spring, you can hire El Chapo’s guys to dig a tunnel to the spring lol. The good at digging tunnels.

[@jerrydemas2020]

abandoned at the border might just be telling you something.

[@hessranch]

Wouldn’t ever catch me there.

[@CandEAdventures]

You may be right !

[@freddymartinez5613]

Yeah i have friends with ranches that leave their hunting cabins and stands open so illegals don't break in . They even leave water so no one dies on their property.

[@kateberger613]

Hubby worked with border patrol while he was in the Texas National Guard. He says “border at your own risk”. Very sketchy.

[@CharlesReedJr-q9o]

What could go wrong with that ?

[@64maxpower]

Couples that rv nomad together are the strongest couples. Living 24/7 in 100 sq ft is the test.

[@64maxpower]

I'm excited for you three.

[@theresa337]

That last one property would be great for rock climbers. This was fun. I am glad I found you!

[@russpost2557]

I camped in that campground 10 years ago .didn't sleep well, a lot of noise at night time .

[@jaukland7542]

Mona is definitely in favor of the easy access to the water!

[@borandell9915]

Some pretty unique properties there. Great video work. Yeah, Julio's is an awesome chip.

[@JLAF-yj4bp]

Those tortilla chips sound delicious … while you were talking about them, I walked o to the pantry and grabbed a bag (not that brand) to snack on while I watch the rest

[@TheOldCowboy1952]

I just subscribed. I love the three of you. You guys are so real and cool. Can not wait to watch more of your videos. Thanks❤❤❤

[@S.Kribbet]

158k people are patiently waiting for your next adventure. Once again patiently waiting… most of us have been there at some point in our lives. BTW I joined Patreon before I knew about the transmission. Just love your channel. You never know what great place you’ll explore that I’ll try to check out that’s off the beaten trail. Thanks!

[@Thy_will_not_mine]

Awesome video. Praying that the transmission can be fixed for a very low cost to you guys.

[@why67152]

Northern AZ here... Nice job guys!! Just subbed... Keep em coming you two!!

[@randypeacock7311]

Merry Christmas you three! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@jonedwards2107]

West Texas Carp Kings! Lake Amistad has some big fighters in that water. Was down at Lackland AFB for another school I’d been sent to, had a three day weekend, so bought me a fishing license, drove to the lake, camped and fished all weekend. Awesome fun.

[@campingalan]

Hello from Ouray, Colorado! Bleh...it has been quite awhile since I was on your channel (you were campground hosting in CA). I love exploring properties! As somebody else commented, there is always an interesting story behind it all. Wow...I have heard wonderful things about Corps of Engineer campgrounds. I'm guessing they shut this one down during some wave of budget cuts; and then it fell into abandonment. I pulled my travel trailer down to South Padre Island several winters ago so as to install as solar system on it (so the lap caulk would flow). It was in the 50s, windy, and misty/rainy a lot of the time. It wasn't the great warm up that I envisioned hehehe. I bet inland, where you are at now, is awesome in the winter!! Bonus for this property....WATER!! We are tiring of the CO mountain winters. Plus, we realize as we age and our mobility decreases, life in Ouray will be incredibly challenging. So, we are on a quest to find a wintering location after I quit work in a couple of years. So, in mid January, we're going to haul our travel trailer down to Tucson for 2 months. I'll have to eat the airline costs to get back to CO for any work requirements for the first month; but then for the second month, all of my work equipment will be turned in for its annual maintenance, so I can bask in the sun! Happy holidays to you 3! Opresso Liber

[@wayneukes2438]

Almost 30,000 subscribers! Yahoo!

[@WiseOldTales]

As a Dallas resident I truly enjoyed your tour of the border. Beautiful country.

[@donguzniczak2689]

I haven’t spent any time in border states but that river gorge is beautiful and if it were safe I would camp there if you are thinking about building a campground. Good luck on any future endeavors!

[@Jani_F]

A pig that isn’t a pig … love it!

[@dysfunctionalhero]

Buy something! The area is incredible!

[@raktoda707]

Gives you a taste of the history of the area ...gosh things have changed I remember the Pecos River as being huge and flowing swiftly,just waiting for Paul Bunyon to lasso it up and straighten it out....(old song and storybook character) Many thoughts surround the border land now that we didn't have to consider before.Be safe, laugh often have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and super new year. Yes, Zoomies on the cliffs edge is not the best play scenarios I can think of.

[@michaelcheli5842]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@BarrettGreg]

My wife and i bought 100 acres north of pumpville 2 years ago we are way off the beaten path and have still had illegal activity. One came right into our cabin and wrote sos on a sleeping bag out in front of our live camera.We did not see it till 24 hours after he had left. But i always leave water and food for them just in case. We never lock up or they would just break something to get in. The fact that property had water and electric is huge. You could set up some air bnbs and rent them out. Sorry about the trans that sucky. My truck broke down on the property last year.Cost me 15k by the time all was said and done. Good luck and keep us posted.

[@jaycee-fl3pp]

liked the Pumpville-Langtry area...been a long time though...old abandoned store in pumpville still standing?...lol...was the sign to me there was a town...😄

[@BarrettGreg]

@@jaycee-fl3pp only thing there now is one house and one church. pretty barren out there.

[@sunshine3914]

That’s how we’d always leave the deer leases all along the border, since the late 70s.

[@grobertson2008]

Awesome you are staying in Corpus Christi. I live on Padre Island, would enjoy meeting you and buying you a beer here on the island at Hard Knocks.

[@malaw514]

Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona all have areas with cheap remote land… much closer to lakes, BLM land and mountains too…

[@CandEAdventures]

We do miss BLM and mountains!! 😭

[@mmmd3429]

Refer everyone to Texas instead of coming out West 🤣

[@malaw514]

@ I moved to Dallas three years ago from out west… I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Moving back this summer.

[@scootercowboy]

No cheap land in Utah near lakes.

[@malaw514]

@@scootercowboy no cheap Utah property on lakes perhaps. But “near lakes”. Sure there is just pulled up 8 properties in Kane county (outside kanab) Utah between $50,000-$100,000. That puts you roughly 1.5 hours from Sand Hollow to the west and 1.5 hours from wahweap Marina (Lake Powell). Not to mention within 4 hours of the majority of national parks in Utah. If I’m a content creator wanting to live in the middle of nowhere but near material for KZbin. Bam.

[@mayam6678]

You can plant your own trees on and around your property, starting with bushes and then higher bushes and then trees. That way you make your own pleasant micro climat.

[@jamesfleenor4161]

Great video first time seeing you folks and we will be in that area this summer pretty much doing the same as you. Our son and his family will be there Jan 13th as he is transferring there so we will see how it goes. He is with the National Park Service and has been trying to get back to Texas for awhile as he really liked it there. He was in Seabrook about 9 years ago on the gulf coast so now time to try west Texas I guess. The one thing I can say is it was a high of 34 here in Virginia today no snow yet but it is coming I am sure.

[@johnhawks5035]

"It's at least 1 dog deep". Love that.

[@JustJacqe]

I just had my ttansmission acting up, always bad timing. I was in corpus way back, I didnt think they were all that friendly there, and if you hang your towel out at night, in the morning its dripping wet, lol. If you need another broke partner, lol, I might be interrested in being a boon docking tennat !

[@CivilDefenseBookAuthor]

Your channel is awesome. You guys are hilarious and give me freedom envy!!

[@briandwyer5818]

adjusting the altitude setting on the heater can sometimes solve the problem Hold the top left and bottom left buttons down for about 2 seconds and you will see a blue mountain appear

[@Nomadiccamping]

Hope you two and the pup are doing well. Have you researched temps in that area. I imagine that when the water levels dropped, the tourists stopped coming. I can just see The Hills Have Eyes 6 , coming. You were being watched 😆 🤣 😂

[@OWK000]

I've seen people tear down old trailers on wheels for the frames to build tiny homes on. There is material on there that can be sold for salvage or recycled. Mostly metal, I guess. Sometimes some of the appliances might be salvageable. Then there is straight up garbage.

[@goodcitizen4587]

Another great vid! All the video captures and audio were really well put together.

[@DustinDraffen]

Sounds cheese,, but I tell my girlfriend every time we go out, " ARE YOU READY FOR ADVENTURE "!! Lol😊

[@CandEAdventures]

😂 I am officially a regularly used reference?! This is goals. 🙌

[@AngusMcCartney]

Hej från Sverige. fortsätt att göra video snälla. Jag bor i Sverige och har vari i mycket kall väderlek mellan 45- 50 grader cellcius. Det som gör att man klarar allt är kärleken till varandra. Ni är bäst tro mig, vet att livet kan vara besvärligt tillsammans men jag tittar på er för ni är underbara människor. lever mitt liv och ni erat. Mvh från Sverige

[@freddymartinez5613]

I stayed at Governors landing on lake amistad... a bunch of deer and a few turkeys to bowhunt ... i want to kyak the devils river eventually .

[@rvlivingwiththegeezer7791]

Just found your channel. I live half the year in West Texas. Wind and West Texas are synonymous. Great job on the video.👍✌️

[@rg99987]

Wow, you guys are living the dream. I think I've seen your truck in Corpus christi. I, too, have the same rig. Good luck with your property search.

[@largemarge1603]

Perfect place for an Earthship colony. Acquire a trailer with a water tank, sell water to the neighborhood.

[@lezliebrown7163]

The Peter Santenello episode called "He bought a town in the middle of nowhere".. had a man willing to do owner financing. Mountain town in Northern California. Thoght id pass the info along.

[@craig4305]

lift one of those pices of tin. Maybe there are bunnies under it, or a rattler

[@gingy88]

You could always throw a match in the trailer!

[@abidine762]

Hello my dear friends. Glad to meet you. ❤

[@allanbarrett6488]

That’s some clear water!

[@royhi1809]

The good news is that the 4th gear shifter repair isn't that hard to fix.

[@rubenflores3218]

Definitely need a couple of onsite care takers or snowbird investers that close to the border, check water availability/quality, love the canyon wildlife great for enthusiast RockHounding Rio grande great basin Pueblo artifacts.

[@lhs14girlsdance]

Sooo exciting you guys are looking at property!! So much cool wildlife! I love the "salsa/queso spoon" hahaha Those nachos also looked bomb!!

[@michaelhatzinikolis8351]

Sound's cool guy's ❤

[@nobodynothing9950]

Congrats on the 30k! I know it's been a grind but y'all keep grinding!

[@kateberger613]

Your music!! I look forward to each video for the music. Oh and you three! Merry Christmas.

[@richardbaxter7343]

Hey good to see you guys again...keep it up...

[@clinteastwoodwashere]

Excited to see what is next :) Keep up the great work!

[@lightningdemolition1964]

I do a lot of mobile home demolitions. I charge around $4500 for a single wide and around $8000 for a double wide in california in an area with low dump fees. I would guess it would be a lot cheaper there.

[@FoundMemories]

Such a beautiful area.

[@jimmiewilson1744]

Great Video. My wife and I live in Corpus Christi. SAFE TRAVELS

[@toddadamsaz]

Enjoy your video's keep it up your making me think about buying land there. Anyway I enjoy what you both create and share don't stop and keep it coming.

[@loriking3319]

Love your chip idea. Is that bamboo plates or coconut plates.

[@timothyrussell4010]

be careful with those borehogs they are very danferous and can kill you instantly

[@JeffreyWilstone]

Good luck!

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Pretty cool, but dang. You'll need a lot of resources to get everything you need there.

[@chiefwillyj5486]

Would be nice to have the Information on how to get in touch with who is selling these properties. Definitely needs cleaning up. Yet warmer weather compared to where I am at. And I might keep it as a Trailer park or Motorhome haven.

[@meninomichael]

Great video...glad I found your channel. Your puppy is the cutest! Sorry to hear about the tranny, hope it wasn't too painful. I liked the music during the video, but google search could not come up with the band or title. Thanks again for the video and all the best in 2025. Clear skies, Michael

[@DudeGigger]

That Julios seasoning salt is wonderful on pan fried pork chops.

[@Freddy37022]

Good to see you out exploring. Years ago I lived in NM, had friends who lived southern NM, they had many visitors from south of border, some of them broke into their home, on occasion, and tried stealing things, but being very remote, ask property owners about the traffic in area, might be a reason for no one living there. Looks like a great area, though. Also, is Del Rio a place you want to eventually live? Very pretty area, like you say, roads look pretty good. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@teddyk9619]

FT 3yrs in an Airstream, mostly boondocking. Watched this then the one about demonetization, your channel was recommended. Curious what happened. Also looking for land will be following along

[@sicchuckie]

I guess we haven’t reached rock bottom? What’s the date? Looked pretty rocky there.

[@ayedee6681]

Dog likes that river spot. It’s the one to get

[@mikethompson2137]

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄

[@tmtex]

Javalina is like a ridgeline, truck not truck. That was great

[@jimc5624]

If i were to buy somewhere that could get high winds then I would add land ancors so you could tie it down for the winds. In Florida i just put some in for the hurricane but should use bigger ones lucky for me the winds were not that bad

[@yooperdog]

Merry Christmas guys

[@philramsey8588]

You guys are nuts. Look at the bullets.

[@Derek-t7v]

As far as the property with the trailer.... You could always tear it down in your spare time if it's not in the way.... And cut it up into "prepared" steel and haul it to a recycling or junkyard. Some cheap fire and rescue blades from harbor freight for a reciprocating saw will cut that frame up in no time. Depending on junk price is it may or not be worth it... But it won't cost you a whole lot but some gas in hauling it. If you find out what the local recycling yard requirements are for prepared steel and other prepared metals you will make more money. Each place has its own size requirements of what you would have to cut it down to. Even the brass is worth something. You could always burn the wood. Or turn the trailer into storage.