RV Life! | Winter in the Florida Keys (2020 Part 2)! | Changing Lanes!

[@carlaporter2343]

You are such a joy to watch! The news and everything in it is depressing and violent. Your world is normal and beautiful. Keep it up, the world needs you to help us heal.

[@lovinwildlife2150]

I couldn't have said it better......our working world is so hard, my body aches after shifts at the hospital.....but watching them show us the country keeps me daydreaming about our retirement in 5 years.... Thank you for all the work you do for us...we LOVE your videos, and Daisy, well, she make my husband and I smile and laugh every time we see her. Hugs to you both, and Daisy too from your CT subscribers.

[@rogervikingsson3738]

Guys, I could pick any of your videos and write this... It doesn't matter! Chad, you are brilliant at discovering and disclosing every little detail related to continued RV-living technical aspects, including ways to get around problems. We are looking to do what the two of you do, in two years or so, and you have already saved us from a multitude of beginner's mistakes and embarrassments! But, there are a lot of techy savy people out there! Bringing the message across is an entirely different matter, and Tara is the absolute masteress! Family vacation videos have a tendency to put everybody else asleep, but your videos are super cool, more, please :-)

[@caitlinmiller3216]

My family owned the ship wreck museum before Mel Fisher bought them out. The movie you watch in the basement is of my family. The treasure hunting boat in the movie is named after my great aunt Hazel. My mother is a 6th generation conch.

[@ChangingLanes]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing and for watching. 😊

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@ChangingLanes is it true you need a rv/camper under 35' for the fl keys?

[@lewiskamryn6813]

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[@robertsincere3964]

@Lewis Kamryn instablaster :)

[@lewiskamryn6813]

@Robert Sincere i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@pmh1nic]

Thanks for sharing your time in the Keys. We will be spending our first winter as snowbirds in Florida. Hopefully no hurricanes or tornadoes between November when we get there and March when we leave. Stay safe.

[@markjung2766]

Great music and editing on this one (as in all of them). Great work.

[@jerrymolinaro]

Half shell raw bar, casual and the best.

[@valerie022848]

We ate at Red Fish Blue Fish. Very good! At the time they served free key lime pie for desert. Yummm!

[@sherriweber7105]

Looks like you had a very nice time in the Keys. Looks like it was also very nice weather until it rained. The food looked really good. Loved the lighthouse. Lighthouses are nice. Glad you had fun there. The outtakes were funny. Thank you for this great video and see you next time. Sherri Weber

[@John5ive]

best full time RV living channel on KZbin. Please keep making videos

[@michaelcunningham1364]

Enjoyed the scenery especially the ocean/gulf beaches. It was noteworthy that we were still in the pre covid-19 times. I hope those times return sooner rather than later. Thanks for the video.

[@auroranite]

Great show, enjoying your channel👍 Music pairing to episode really good.

[@nikechamlee9894]

You all were my very first RV channel I checked out and taught me about GVWR and GCVWR. Thank you for all you do and keeping it real.

[@jdesilva100]

Another great place in Marathon with a great view of boot harbor with like a hundred sail boats lines up is Burdines Waterfrony.....Great burgers and fries.......

[@runningonempty398]

Thanks for sharing. Last winter we didn't make it to the Keys. We have been going to Fiesta Key since 1994 and have seen a lot of changes. We don't care for TT so much but it could be worse. You hit all of our favorite places. Safe travels stay healthy.

[@harley9218]

I spent January in Wisconsin. You win.

[@kentwicker6818]

Another great video! I actually stayed at Fiesta Key in July after you were there. A little warm, but had a great time! Covid was in full force so we didn't go to any restaurants but did feed tarpon at Robbie's and went to Anne's. We actually caught snapper at the resort and grilled those one night.

[@suprnovaz0765]

Love the keys, look forward to your next destination!

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

We love The Keys. Key West has always been fun although it's changed a lot We love riding scooters every where when we are there. Diggin' the hats Tara...looking fly. Lou & Angie

[@Theyrun]

I like that he looks at the lens when speaking to the camera, so many look at themselves in the screen. Great Videos.

[@curbstomp1295]

nice scenery and i'm not talking about Florida. love the blue eye's .. like the video too.

[@Mike-qz9ex]

Been to Key West via a cruise. Cool place, so much to see. This video reminds to to get back again. Goods times guys. Thanks

[@dianeguzzi2998]

We love your videos. Great info and beautiful pictures.

[@jackvisser]

You Both are Terrific People ( Much Respect ✊)

[@ournewseason]

Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy! We live on Miami Beach and take our Spyders to Key West often. Next time...check out Frenchie's French Bakery very close to the 0 mile marker (same street). They are from and trained in France. Their croissants, pastries and sandwhiches are great! We have been to Paris twice and this place is better than anything we had in France!

[@timinsandiego6979]

Nice segment, you two. THe Keys and Florida look like a good place to spend some time in the winter months. Happy travels!

[@richardrawlins7950]

Chad and Tara great video can't wait for the next one

[@ngpoct123456789]

Oh my goodness, just incredible. Really enjoyable

[@omozzie]

Your channel is furthering my inspiration to do this. I have been looking at the Momentum and Cyclone, but leaning Momentum. Happy that y'all are doing this and sharing with us here.

[@ChangingLanes]

We've been very happy with GDRV. 👍🏼

[@alanwortham6413]

An awesome place to spend the winter. Thanks for another great video.

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

Love the keys! Midway Cafe is a great place for breakfast. They have beautiful outside seating behind the building. thanks for a great video!

[@Texassippi-Untethered]

If you guys were in Key West the last week in Jan, we were there also! That rain storm was intense and insane. We were there for a music festival and got back to our condo (on Angela St and Duval St) just in time to sit on the front porch to watch the water rise on the street! Those scooters and golf carts were no match for the newly formed lake on Angela St!

[@michaelbrown3731]

I subscribe to several RV blogs, and I must say that y’all’s is by far the best. The work that each of you put into each video is evident. Each video is highly informative, entertaining, and just plain classy. I just finished watching the FAQ videos, and I must say that I was shocked, but not surprised, by some of the comments that people have made to you. I am a big fan of your blog, and I appreciate the effort you both put into it and hope y’all are able to continue for many more years. And, as an old military veteran, I say to Chad, Thanks For Your Service.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 😊 And, we're used to the comments. Comes with the territory.

[@HowlingFunRVAdventures]

I lived in Key West many years ago and I can’t wait to return.

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Lot of favorite places to eat. Harpoon Harry's and pepes for breakfast, geiger key marina and mangrove mamas for lunch. Roostica and smokin tuna for dinner. Schooner wharf to drink.

[@ThatsRigginBaby]

That's riggin' baby!!! Find your paradise. The keys is now on the list!!

[@lisegiroux3200]

Hi, we are the « followers » from Canada who were at Fiesta Key Resort. Thanks a lot for this fabulous movie with full memories. Thanks you so much ! 👍

[@georges7340]

Definitely be sure to include Truman's Little White House on your next visit......... this will be our 21st year coming to Key West and we've done it 3 times!! (1st year and a coupla more times when friends from home have joined us!) Enjoyed it each time and probably learned something new each time!😉 BTW we sure enjoy watching your adventures, especially Key West!😎

[@garretlewis4103]

Since my wife grew up in Key West, she loves your videos on the Keys. 👍👍

[@paulsuprono7225]

Can't help but ask . . . did you discover your wife, in Key West ? . . . a true motivator . . .

[@garretlewis4103]

@@paulsuprono7225 No, I did not. Her dad was in the Marine Corps and stationed in Key West when there use to be a Marine Barracks there. Met her in Virginia when he was stationed at Quantico. She is a great "guide" when you go down to Key West for some of the less known places.

[@allennienaber883]

Anyone that gives these two a thumbs down shame on you clearly you don’t watch this channel they are amazing

[@harleydavidson521]

Great video guys. Once again, you have stayed in about the same site and at the same place (Fiesta Key) that we stay at...only about a year apart 🙂. We enjoyed our trip there too. The Tarpons are indeed aggressive but...what fun. Of course. Mallory Sq. was a must see. Thanks for sharing.

[@toddramsay977]

If your ever near Kansas City, MO, the NE suburb of Independence, MO has Harry S Truman's home, library and presidential museum. Very neat to see. See the Arabia Steamboat museum in downtown Kansas City, that is worth seeing as well.

[@ChangingLanes]

that's the one they excavated from mud in an old section of the Mississippi? I think I saw a documentary on that.

[@toddramsay977]

@@ChangingLanes thats the one they excavated in a farmer's field that at one time was were the missouri river flowed but changed course to the present day location. I think the missouri moved 270 ft. The Mississippi is on the other side of the state of missouri. I think there is a documentary about it. Thanks for sharing

[@thejagfamily08]

All the history is amazing, what a great place to visit and explore. Definitely putting it on our list!

[@valeriemagnet1934]

Thank you for this video it brought back so many great memories! We were fortunate to get to spend 2 winters just down the road from Fiesta Key at Outdoor Resorts. We spent many evenings at the restaurant there at Fiesta Key making memories with new friends. Also saw where you went to many of the places we visited while there.

[@dacks14]

el siboney restaurant some of the best Cuban Food anywhere. Its a must stop and when in Marathon we absolutely LOVE Brutus Seafood Market, and I mean LOVE!!!

[@debbielenoir5472]

Love Blue Heaven. We stayed at The Gardens Hotel. Beautiful place! Got a big kick out of Robbie’s. Yes, we fed the tarpons!

[@JerryDLTN]

I stayed at the Galleon Resort for 10 days back in 1997. We bought a t-shirt that had every bar in Key West our goal was to go to everyone of them.

[@maartena6283]

Well done with the storms! My first pick job was to be a “storm chaser”. I ended up with my second choice but no regrets :) Great video Tara and Chad.

[@dianekirvan9906]

Welcome to the Keys! Great place to vacation but super inconvenient place to live. We lived on Cudjoe Key for 3 years in the mid-1990’s. Nice video. I sold real estate which as you can tell from the exorbitant property prices was very lucrative. Mel Fisher and my cousin were friends.

[@mariodagenais6625]

Tara, your music is always great !!! Mario

[@robertaustin7757]

another great video guys ... me and my wife are going to the keys ... thanks so much for the informative videos..

[@danamckittrick2162]

Great video. Reminded me of my Goldwing trip from NC to Key West in February! It was brutal until we got into Florida. Love the Keys!

[@Mike-xo3fi]

Great videos, Love u guys😄😄😄

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Island Fish Co. has a killer grouper sandwich!

[@HowToRV]

We went to the florida keys in the midle of July. Boy it was hot but we had a ton of fun. If your ever there and need repairs to your tow vehicle, which i did, look up Wheaton's Service Center & Towing. They were so much help and got us back on the road in only a few hours.

[@michaelwebb57]

LMAO! We may just look at it from the ground. No, we're doing it! Yep! That's pretty much how decisions are made between my wife and I as well. Y'all rock! Thanks so much for sharing! Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Safe travels!

[@toddramsay977]

Daisy in that blanket was looking at the camera thinking " that's right, it's 3:30am and they went batshit crazy on me" LOL

[@JamesSmith-iz8fl]

Sloppy joes is awesome we shall the Truman little White House and was amazed it truly spectacular we love key west we were there January 1st all week in 2020 for my birthday which is January 1st

[@kneedeepinit]

Kings Seafood on Marathon is authentic fish market with very fresh seafood. Rustic but reasonably priced, perfect atmosphere for an old school fish market / restaurant

[@cricket1302]

So jealous! We rode our harleys to key west one year from timeshare in Orlando. That sun will beat you up riding over the water. But it was breathe taking. Thanks for sharing. Totally need to take our travel trailer there for a week or more in the winter. ✌-out

[@jeannealex2560]

You guys did a great video 👍👍 as usual...you remind us so much of our us when we were your age..😍 keep having fun and stay safe..J&A

[@timf6916]

Hehehe nice video, I must go to Florida someday, we are on the west Coast.

[@tangquong4923]

Thanks for another great journey just keep those new ones coming in.

[@keepmoving1119]

Great video, covered so much from storms in RV to sun & fun. Sounds like you caught the Keys Disease. That's a good thing. Will definitely check out Robbies and other suggestions. Peace out.

[@ps4peace]

Loved this one!! I am pretty sure I stayed at Siesta Key as a kid as I immediately had flash backs to the marina & pool - so cool. Last visit to KW was 2018, ate at the Blue Heaven (I see why you like it there) before a concert at the new Band shell a few blocks down. Thank you for taking us along, looking forward to more!

[@kathydecker636]

If you’d like a light read, the light keeper’s daughter by Kathleen Ernst is a nice summer read.

[@Carlisfun15]

Y’all have to try bad boys burritos. I was down there 2 years ago right after the hurricane and where you were staying was completely under water. I am so happy that it has bounced back from all that mess

[@adamfrioui7484]

Thanks guys,for the ride

[@jeffreymarchant4020]

My backyard growing up....Sailed these waters and fished and played....And the Floridians don't mind hat heads Tara...So...That said You can visit anytime you like hat heads and all...Chad Next time bring the GoPro LOL !!! The look down will be better for you ... Good stuff as usual.... Be Safe...

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

One of you’re best! Da Keys amazing.

[@StrokerStevens]

I also love the lighthouse in St Augustine too!!! I miss the Gas Monkey Garage Restaurant in Key West, but you need stop at Craig’s Restaurant in the Northern Keys and get the Dolphin Florentine, Amazing!!!...

[@kiraizelu9690]

I was born and raised in central Florida (Cocoa Beach area). I have never explored the FL Keys, but I will be adding it to my list of things to do :). I love FL afternoon thunderstorms and miss them...they are relaxing. I know it will be a totally different experience (I have experienced storms in the middle east while living in a tent...even hail in Kuwait). They probably remind Chad of storms while on the ship :)....thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Awesome video ! 100k subs ! Nice !!!!!!!! Indian motorcycle 🤘🏽

[@Adventureswithbecky]

That view from the restaurant was gorgeous especially during sunset! The keys are on our list for next year and heading to Dry Tortugas.

[@ChangingLanes]

You should! We did the seaplane tour of the Dry Tortugas! It was amazing!!

[@Ttnorth11]

You are living the dream. So jealous haha

[@bobreid9818]

As always nice job still wish u would do a music video of all your great songs

[@davidkendall6801]

We enjoy Thousand Trails. Restrictions are not difficult to deal with. We've probably saved twice our purchase cost in 5 years. Generally have no trouble getting reservations. Plan ahead of course.

[@angelathoele5089]

Favorite restaurant in Key West is turtle crawls!!!

[@johndoty3557]

Glad you stopped the camera at the right point for the Nude Beach. Thank You

[@SureenOne]

Great video! Loved the "hat hair" LOL. Also, just wanted to say I really like how you broke it all down in the description. I usually skip past it all on the way to comment, but this time I read it! Great job! Safe travels!

[@robe4314]

We were looking at going to Florida with our RV, but with cases spiking we're afraid to book anything like that. Guess it's just small close trips for us this year. So glad you guys got to do this before things got nuts.

[@faithrada]

Agreed... worth waiting until things get under control. We're definitely sitting this year out. It's NOT worth the risk. That's just a nasty way to die.

[@charliestroebel9197]

You two have too much fun. Even with the storms that you went thru you guys still had a very good time. Only thing, boy you guys eat out a lot. I would like to know how your not 600 lbs by now. Your eating every 5 minutes on the video LOL Great video. really enjoyed it

[@ninacolon9913]

I preferred Turtle 🐢 beach 🏖 or jetty park because you can enjoy de beach 🏝

[@joannewalp9959]

So enjoyed this video!

[@whittaker727]

Do you guys notice the temperature increase inside the Grand Designs because of having the painted model? Salesman was actually talking us out of a full body paint 397TH because of the dark color increasing the interior temp of the rig to uncomfortable levels.

[@ChangingLanes]

Surely it must have some affect just knowing the physics of it... But we stay plenty cool. If you like FBP, go for it! We love ours!

[@whittaker727]

Changing Lanes thanks so much for the reply. One last question. I’ve looked a bit, but do you have a video of securing your bike in the garage of the 397 for travel days? We too will be hauling a full dress bagger, so that has been a point of concern having never needed to secure a bike in the trailer. Thanks again

[@tuesdayswithed]

So cool! I liked the Salute place and the light house. Robbies looks nice too except I don't know about being that close to pelicans. Florida Brewing Company looks nice too. Overall looks like a nice place to winter maybe? Thanks for sharing. I may never get to go and it lets me see what life is like there. Take Care.

[@skeim5620]

Great video as always

[@billtodd999]

I just left Sunshine Key Saturday after two full weeks. It was my 2nd Thousand Trails stay & so glad to have saved the money. I am not 100% on Sunshine Key RV resort, very compact, expected in the Keys, very loud with quiet times ignored. Many rules ignored like # of site vehicles and guests. Bath houses were locked at night because of vandalism. I would have been upset if paying full price, I kept reminding myself I only paid $20 per night. Okay with my stay, but 1 only time there.

[@HH-vc8hn]

what a beautiful place

[@camperab]

Thank you very much for sharing your FL experiences. I can still remember my trip there in a rented motorhome almost 40 years ago, which was quite different from what RVing is now. When I see all these RV parks with the big RVs and their slide-outs, I wonder how often do people bump into those when they walk around their RV. I have never ever heard any comment on that in any YTer's video. Greetings from Bavaria, Germany.

[@ChangingLanes]

Some people put pool noodles on the slide edges as bumpers, but we've never had an issue.

[@bobd948]

Schooner Wharf Bar is my favorite. Very close to Jimmy Buffets recording studio. Very dog friendly.

[@americanrvtraveler2446]

I have been to Key West many times and here is a list of my favorite eats: Pepe's Cafe; Schooner Wharf; Blue Haven; Caroline's Cafe; Louie's Backyard; Half Shell; Key West Bait & Tackle; The Sunset Tiki Bar and Grille;

[@ChangingLanes]

YES! To all of those! 😋🍽

[@chuck1776]

Great vid! I've lived in FL most of my life and love the keys and Key West. Ever been to B.O.'s Fish Wagon? It's in the 800 block of Caroline St and they have GREAT food there!

[@ChangingLanes]

Not yet! But we'll check it out next time!

[@chuck1776]

@@ChangingLanes - it's a small little "hole in the wall" kind of place with roosters running around (gotta love KW!) but the food is fresh and very tasty! Safe travels!

[@rocky3chickens799]

Yup, been their, done that.

[@regenagroen4631]

WOW!! No one was wearing masks... But such a BEAUTIFUL Place!!! LOVES/HUGS.

[@ChangingLanes]

This was in January... 👍🏼

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Great vLog guys. We love Key West just as much as y'all. We learned at the Mel Fischer Museum that you can actually book a dive with them to go out on a salvage trip to the wreck of the Atocha that they are permanently moored off of and go look for more treasure with them. Misty and I are both avid divers and would like to do that next time. They say you can keep things like a silver coin etc. something small of little value and you get to have your name in the registry of things found. But........if it's something substantial they obviously keep it but you get the credit for the find in the museum. Glad you shared your experience there with us. We like First Flight Island Restaurant and Brewery, Turtle Kral's, Meson de Pepe, and Pepe's Cafe. Then on Stock Island the Hog Fish Bar and Grill is not to be missed. We still have to try Blue Heaven! We gotta get you both in scuba gear with us if we can ever catch a meet up when Covid is clear.

[@Pshodges3]

So thank you for your service from a fellow Combat Vet. 3Daze here.

[@ChangingLanes]

👊🏼 "Professor" 20-10 🇺🇸

[@faithrada]

I like that you have your "go bags".. SMART. My only real concern down on the Keys is the spread of Dengue Fever.... and Zika virus of course Wear mosquito repellent. .

[@dennysisk6260]

Enjoy the videos love the Florida keys but haven't been there for some time.

[@michellejen2759]

I've been wondering what you did in the Navy. I was trying to figure out if it was surface side, but I've felt like you were an aviation maintainer... and finally after watching all for about a year, I see you were an AT! (On your vest) ~HM2(AW)... I crossrated after being an AT for 8.5yrs. Y'all are definitely good peeps and I do enjoy your videos. I will hit my 1 yr mark of full time (class A) in JUL2021. Thanks for all the help along the way!

[@ChangingLanes]

Yep! AT2, working on E2-C Hawkeye's.. 👍🏼 Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Those pelicans are opportunistic

[@wellsonwheels457]

Really enjoyed this ! Jan in keys! Love ❤️