Unplug and Relax! FREE RV Camping on the BEACH! (Magnolia Beach, Texas!)

[@Grevlain]

HA HA HA....."that jackass" ....you both went off like I do on a regular basis here in Charlotte. Like word for word. I'm a fan of the channel for life. Great vid!!

[@ChangingLanes]

You should hear the words that get cut! 😳

[@LisaRobison-yb1kw]

That is one of the things we dislike about pulling our 5th wheel. Its a lot smaller than yours but still heavy enough that we can't stop on a dime. People just don't understand that! ​@ChangingLanes

[@mattman6199]

You sound like me .. when they do that .. 😂

[@RACA040404]

We so love Magnolia Beach and have stayed there twice now in our big rig.

[@cherylgreen5255]

Enjoyed meeting you both. Sorry we didn’t get to talk longer. Enjoyed this video 😊

[@chadkoller7809]

You’re killing me brother 😂😂. 11 months we are full timing, not in your size Rv , but just loving life

[@earnestburditt9867]

H.E.B. is named after (Howard Edward Butt) he was the son of Florence Butt who Started a small grocery store in 1905? Her son opened some after WW2 when he got back the first few stores failed. But Soon it all came together and the store was named after him using his initials. H.E.B. This is one of the largest individual owned companies in America..

[@ChangingLanes]

We know.. it;s just easier to say Heeb.. 😉

[@richardgivens2422]

@@ChangingLanes Don't ever do that again. LOL We love our H. E. B. stores.

[@spitfire155k2]

Heeb! Austin native here. 😁

[@raoulroberts2024]

It's hard to beat that lunctime view at the magnificent Magnolia seaside.

[@rickrichardson5329]

That was a Million dollar lunch view on the deck . Thst is a beautiful place to stay as long as the humidity is not to high.

[@SusanDGElf]

Glad y'all enjoyed Magnolia Beach and Matagorda Bay. My sister lives down the coast from you on Mustang Island she's taken me up and down the coast sightseeing. :) And by the way, the grocery store is not pronounced "Heb," it's actually pronounced by its initials - "H. E. B." a Texas favorite grocery store.

[@garretlewis4103]

That was some pretty good FREE beach camping. Any beach camping we have done, we have had to work for it. It was definitely easy access there.

[@pamelaschilling9464]

Great video. Love seeing little Daisy having best life with yall. What's in that yummy looking salad you made?

[@johnandjackiesjourneys]

Wow Beach camping has to be awesome. It combines two of our favorite things, the beach and camping 😊

[@troybratusek2716]

We were just there over Memorial Day. We have several cabins there, but I took my Solitude as we had a lot of people to sleep. Glad you liked it and sorry we missed you.

[@HavinFun4807]

Welcome to Texas. Love your set up and the Indian Motorcycle. I have been following watching your videos for a while now. Spent a many day on that beach in my teens and twenties. I'm 54 now have a 40 ft Keystone Raptor Toy Hauler and love it. Enjoy the info and tips and SAFE travels.

[@michaelwalker8501]

Love Magnolia Beach. Lots of history along that beach and in the nearby town of Indianola. Will be in nearby Port O’Connor in a month for the 4th.

[@scottkelley9919]

Love HEB My Dad was a store manager for years in the Valley We used to go to Kerrville to the HEB lodge. There is also a HEB lodge in Fulton Beach.

[@lynny5908]

This is so neat to see...I was born in Port lavaca and it's where my father's family is from and cousins still live. Our family owns several beachfront lots on magnolia Beach right about where you guys are at.. thank you for showing off the beautiful spots in my ancestors home town😊❤️

[@ejs6010]

Fantastic video. Great beach!

[@ddprepper5227]

Awesome 👍👍👍😎 report

[@AnnetteLG]

There she is!!! I’ve missed Lucille. It’s nice to see her again 🤭😁👍👍🏍️🏍️

[@billstackpole3494]

Hi Chad spray the bottom of your camper with fluid Film to help prevent rust especially after parking on the beach

[@reneepowell8541]

Seaside RV Resort in Seabrook is right across the highway from our home! Magnolia Beach is a favorite place of ours to boondock in Texas (sadly we don't have much of that in Texas )-: Beach camping definitely has to be timed right for it to be comfortable...late fall and winter and early spring is probably the best time and you get to meet dozens of folks from Ontario down there. Lavaca BBQ in Port Lavaca and Victoria is a solid BBQ spot if you ever make it back...one of the Texas Monthly food editors said you'd find Jesus at Lavaca BBQ, lol. Heeb is totally cool to say, our son manages one and they say the same thing too, lol. Take care!

[@stephencantbewrong8250]

Fantastic!

[@ThomasLong-sl4fm]

I'm from around here, yall did a good job representing this place.

[@deehart2228]

Yes those pink picnic table spots are free. We stayed beside one a few years ago.

[@debh329]

Stay safe out there. Crazy drivers goodness

[@reygarza5168]

Glad y'all made it down. Our homebase is Magnolia Beach, in fact, our house made your video. It was one of the blue houses on the right as you turned onto Ocean Drive. We aren't there now but it would have been very cool to meet you out there. Stay safe and keep doing what you do.

[@shaneconner5659]

I live in Waco. We don't have a RV yet but anytime you need a housesitter my wife and I are willing to help out! :p

[@Findingourhappyplace]

I have wanted to try Magnolia Beach since I saw Tom and Cherie of Enjoy the Journey go there. It looks absolutely beautiful. Hope you enjoyed your time there.

[@twowheelingtom]

That did look nice.... and welcome to the Texas Humidity... lol... Y'all stay safe and keep these great vids coming. See y'all on the road!

[@ChrisStudebaker-v7e]

I ordered the free Liquified and am excited to try it. Shipping was $5.99, which seems reasonable. Thanks for always, always providing great content!

[@jeffboquist3904]

Great show. Great info. Love the volta. 😊Thanks

[@JCMercyGrace]

Just now watching this week's video. for that white truck that NEEDED to be in front of you on the highway, Chad needs to get with the program and get an air horn (LOL). You're on the beach in TX, eating lovely sandwiches. We're in the mountains of Utah eating our pastrami sandwiches (on rye, and mine has kraut) at a Harvest Host at a farm/orchard and barn store. Love this RV life. ☺

[@texaswagon2957]

Yes its all Free to park anywhere on beach. Go to Port A and pay 12 dollar fee for a year and park on the beach facing the coast

[@drguyor]

A thought on humidity while boondocking. We have a small $50. humidifier we run on the inverter to keep the humidity in the RV down. That keeps us from having to use the AC (heavy power draw) as often to keep the interior dry. During the early summer and early fall months we're actually able to set the temp on the AC higher, while still feeling the same comfort level. It will normally pull a cup or two of moisture per day, a little more if we keep the doors open.

[@grayfox9911]

Ahhhh... That precious Daisy...💗 Y'all b e careful!!

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

We love our HEB here in Texas.

[@dbbaker8]

Thanks for the FREE Liquefied. Looks like a great place to visit.

[@1melannlit]

I hope you enjoyed the Shiner beer. My dad was from there. It's worth checking out. I was hoping that you would have said something about Indianola. It was a landing spot for many immigrants it the 1880s. There was a town there but too many hurricanes wiped out the buildings. There is a statue of Laffite and some plaques about the ghost town. the remains of the building are in the bay.

[@58Geargrinder]

Love your channel and welcome to Texas! We love the coast but won’t boondoggle on the beach. The direct salt air is terrible on any exposed metal, specifically the trailer brakes!

[@shade2u2]

Very nicely done video.

[@shade2u2]

Glad that you liked “Bubba’s Seafood”. John from the beach…

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for the recommendation! 😊

[@davidrobinson5278]

Great video and nice place on the beach! I’m curious on how much fuel is burned in the truck vs a generator and how long you have to run the truck to charge the batteries from 30% to 90ish -100%

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

Very nice. Another great beach is in Port Aransas Enjoy. Get your truck and RV washed asap.

[@lynnpappas4049]

You might want to check out a dehumidifier. They do make small ones and they are not that pricy. But they sure make life when RVing a whole lot more enjoyable. We've found that turning on the AC tends to just cool down the moisture but doesn't get rid of it. Great video guys.

[@ChangingLanes]

Our AC system dehumidifies as well. But, when we don't want to burn 1500W, a dehumidifier is the way to go. 👍🏼

[@WillBelden]

There's also a Harvest Host, which is the Magnolia Beach Campground. Prior to our "boondock readiness", we stayed there for about two weeks. Next visit, we've already planned to be on the beach, and then do our dump and fill at the campground on the way out.

[@carllawson4235]

Awesome spot and view

[@Kimreynolds-t5s]

Welcome to the humidity! We run a dehumidifier when we are in Galveston beach!

[@ariverstonesthrowaway]

We just left Magnolia Beach May 10th. It was HOT! So hot that we left early to get ourselves some 50amp service! Really enjoyed the beach but wanted to spend more time outside than inside with AC. It was our first time beach camping and we would definately do it again!

[@JoeT.1960]

Nice setup and good places 🏝

[@michaelgarcia8271]

Must be just awful to have sit that close to the beach having lunch! ;-) Keep em coming!

[@kipeast]

Good choice with Shiner.

[@Itsa_Mea]

I could see the benefits of that charging system while driving since the truck is already running but that idle time is bad for the Emmissions system. I'll stick with the Yamaha onboard genny.

[@chemcody5119]

Ordered my free bottle Chad. Thanks for the link.

[@lindanadaud9698]

Thanks for the video.

[@bertjubinville9943]

I think the hit of the video was that "jackass" that didnt go very far ahead after. I think everyone one of us commenting on here would say exactly the same thing. Lol That made my day, thanks for the laugh!😂 Luckily you guys didnt have to slam your breaks on.

[@knhuff2]

Question: Why are you not using the Kleen tank formula for your holding tanks? Thank you for all your great tips and maintenance information you provide! Your videos are always a great source of information on RV's and where to go and what to see!

[@AlohaSpiritRV]

Great location would love to try that out some time. Guessing the tied doesn't come up to fare. :) Thanks for sharing.

[@airstreamer]

"Jackass" LOL. Crazy drivers out here. We are safely driving, it's the other people that are crazy! Your site is pretty freakin awesome! 😮 WOW. Beautiful sunset. Loved this location, we will be checking this out for sure! - Michelle

[@GasStop]

🎥……✨🏆✨….. Stay safe guy’s! ….❤️🔥….as always, another great video!! 🇺🇸🇳🇱

[@phyllissmith1105]

The "HEB" is actually H. E. B. (Say the letters.) They stand for a man's name, Howard Edward Butt. I think H-E-B sounds nicer than his name. Imagine saying, "I'm going to Butt's to get some groceries." LOL Loved your video. We're Texans, so we will have to explore that area someday.

[@ChangingLanes]

We used "HEEB" as short-hand.. But I like "butts" better! 😊

[@texasproud3332]

I hope the Volta system works good for yall I just not keen about running the truck to much noise

[@ChangingLanes]

Indeed, that is one of the drawbacks. More for neighbors than for us inside.

[@shawnbeerens4292]

​@@ChangingLanesdoes the truck use less fuel/ make less noise than an inverter generator?

[@stevengilbert6613]

One or two more solar panels on top or portable solar and you'd be on the positive side with the A/C running.

[@tyrathe4559]

Hello, I really enjoy your channel as well as many of your friends channels. Phill and Stacy, the Hanks and others. I have been looking into rving and in doing some research on weights. I came a cross at least in Michigan and Tennessee of 26,000 Lb is the limit of combine weight of the truck and trailer before needing a CDL. Tennessee requires that trucks with trailer use weigh station. I wanted to know how accurate this is? In your travels what are some of the different state laws and what information you should have if your pulled over.. Thanks

[@jotu2912]

Really love watching you guys travels! Thanks for the code for the toilet product. Also please don’t swing the camera so fast, like just pan slowly we’re old and it’s dizzying! Thanks ! Have fun at the beach!

[@raoulroberts2024]

Given our warming climate, I think the next step in RV interior upgrades shuld be dehydrator- to-freshwater recycling.

[@gregoryhenriksen957]

I have seen videos of magnolia beach before, where did you get water?

[@ChangingLanes]

We filled up in Houston at the RV park since we weren't traveling far.

[@murrkem8239]

Careful pointing your exhaust at your camper. If it goes into regen then it could melt your siding.

[@susandumais8563]

Do you need to make reservations for this beach? If so, where and how? This place is on our itinerary for next winter.

[@ChangingLanes]

It's Frist Come First Serve... No reservations.

[@kevinhoffpauir5022]

I died laughing when ya'll said you were at heeb, I just got a delivery of groceries from them today. I love their food. Did the one you were at have True Texas Bar-B-Que? If you find one that does have it, you definitely need to get some.

[@benpriester6657]

Loved your video. Is it first come first serve at Magnolia Beach, TX or how does camping for free there work?

[@ChangingLanes]

Yes... 👍🏼

[@tadred1]

We live in Victoria and often go to Magnolia Beach (but not with the camper...yet). Interesting fact about that concrete and glass structure is that it is owned by Canadians!

[@ChangingLanes]

Oh yea.. that thing is.... interesting!

[@DonaldJohnson-q9r]

I don't see the link to get a free bottle of the black cleaner. how do I get it?

[@ChangingLanes]

changinglanesrv.com/free-liquified

[@JimWalton-h4r]

You were about an hour North of us, we are at Bubba's a lot. Twice in the last two weeks. Wed. is all you can eat crawfish. I know your next destination well, there a lot of great places to go and see in and around the area. I am sure that Chad will love the WWII museum. Tara, there is a chocolate shop that is really good called Quintessential Chocolates at 251 W Main. If you get out on the three sisters; be very careful of the fuzzy tailed forest rats (deer). The gentleman that owed the Motorcycle stop in Leakey lost his life to one of them a while back, a real lost to the motorcycling community. Hippie Chicks in Concan has a really good pizza and I believe you might like that as well, kind of a funky little place. There is a low water crossing just west of there on the river road that is a really good photo opp for bikes as well.

[@DanO181919]

HEB 😂 say the letters.

[@tthoutx1]

H E B stands for Howard E. Butts Company.

[@Roamwithahome]

Used to, about 10 or so years ago they changed it to Here Everything’s Better!

[@cathieschmitgal5515]

How much diesel do you use when using your truck as a generator?

[@carlwellman3623]

Do you still have Sumosprings on your truck and your Momentum?

[@ChangingLanes]

Stock suspension on the F450 and MORryde Independent Suspension on the RV.

[@danbudsadventures]

I know the ground is solid with crushed shells and compressed dirt, but are there a bunch of goat head stickers mixed into the dirt as well? I have wanted to visit, but I don't want to take the grandkids if stickers are everywhere on the beach.

[@ChangingLanes]

Didn't notice any... 👍🏼

[@bkozzer9613]

I assume there is no problem running onboard generators?

[@ChangingLanes]

No problem at all.. we just don't have one.

[@industrialexitstrategist2022]

Hello from Houston. My grown kids and i went to the Johnson Space Center back in the fall 2023. I use to live in Nassau Bay Tx, walking distance to Nasa. How long ago was this video made? I thought i saw y'all near Pearland Friendswood

[@ChangingLanes]

We were there in March.

[@seancasey2444]

I say the same thing. You got real far ahead cutting me off.

[@davidoverholt251]

Well Chad, I will send you a get well soon card if you keep doing the do not do's as you age in place my friend!

[@Roamwithahome]

What kind of camera are y’all using?

[@ChangingLanes]

Please see: changinglanesrv.com/faq/?Display_FAQ=1752

[@Adamthegreat8]

I think the Volta system would be great if you had a built in generator to get the quick charge up.

[@ChangingLanes]

Same. We miss our onboard genny.

[@spitfire155k2]

Sheesh, the inconsiderate people, the guy cutting you off on the highway and the people leaving their dogs poo on the beach! Ugh!! Planning on doing some camping on P.I.N.S. on the beach here in the next year in our Super C, can’t wait! Thanks for the content!

[@CHOSENCHILDOFGOD_1]

Beautiful and free till one's screw it up. As you said pu after animals.

[@davidparker2417]

What cameras are you guys using to film your videos?

[@ChangingLanes]

Please see: changinglanesrv.com/faq/?Display_FAQ=1752

[@scottbaker3416]

Have you all ever had an issue with pulling your 410th in a state that has a 40ft max single trailer law? We just bought a 415G and realized you all go everywhere with the same size.

[@hllcntryhrrcane6720]

How do you control the truck rpm when using it to charge?

[@ChangingLanes]

With this: us.bddiesel.com/products/6-7l-powerstroke-high-idle-control-ford-2017-2019?variant=30073637011520

[@raoulroberts2024]

11:50 So true.

[@lancecrowe2565]

Great video. Am I overlooking the link for the free trial tank treatment?

[@ChangingLanes]

Here you go: changinglanesrv.com/free-liquified

[@lancecrowe2565]

@@ChangingLanes perfect. Thank you

[@carlasmith4777]

Did yall fight sand getting inside the rig?

[@ChangingLanes]

Not really. It's not like a sugary sand there.

[@don_sharon]

My number one gripe about camping anymore is people not picking up after their dog. We travel with a dog and sometimes end up picking up more crap from others than our own. Post Covid camping crush really brought down common courtesy and etiquette in camping. We just spent a week in Yellowstone, and while walking our dog, we found that someone dumped their steak trimmings (raw bone, fat, some meat) in the woods, just 20 feet from the campground. It's bear season. The campground goes above and beyond to warn you that its serious and be careful. Unbelievable idiots.

[@mikeguerra2185]

H.E.B. stands for Howard Edward Butt the owner.... but we like to say in HEB land is Here Everything is better

[@edemerick1889]

Chad, what is the advantage of that alternator over a dc to dc charger? How do you set your RPM’s?

[@ChangingLanes]

This alternator supplies 60V vs 12V, allowing a lot higher wattage for less amperage. I installed a high-idle kit for the truck that lets me dial the RPM up and down. Video on that later.. 😊

[@edemerick1889]

@@ChangingLanes makes complete sense. Smaller wiring harness size etc

[@Eric.Church]

What tires are you running on the F450?

[@ChangingLanes]

Michelin XDS2

[@adriansuttle3602]

As a truck driver for37years, to answer your question about line time, although you’ve probably had many answers to a varying degree, it, as a rule of thumb, comes down to drivers hours of service, we like to minimize our stops and maximize our hours of work (as usually drivers are paid by the mile!) so by law, 15 minutes is the minimum a driver has to log for fueling up, so he will then pull forward to the line, dash in, use the bathroom, grab something to eat, shop or what ever, get back to the truck and fill out our log, check load ect, all , hopefully within 15 minutes. This is because we are forced by law to take a 45 minute break with a certain amount or working time/driving. This can be broken down into a 15 and a 30 or a 45 block! So the driver may have already had a 30 somewhere and is just needing a 15 to finish it off. Is the driver needs more time, he may just pull off the pump and park up in a slot then go to do the what they need to do. So I’d say, the answer to your question would be 15 minutes.

[@steveearly2272]

Just wondering. Has your RV depreciated recently?

[@ChangingLanes]

An RV likely depreciates a little every day!

[@Itsa_Mea]

Just leaving the lot when new is the biggest depreciation. After that it's not as much per year. No one can expect it not to.

[@chadkoller7809]

How much solar do you guys have on the roof?

[@ChangingLanes]

Only 1300W

[@chadkoller7809]

@@ChangingLanes we have an Intech Expedition with. 400watts of solar with 200amp hrs lithium. Much smaller than yours. We are going to give it a shot and see if we need more

[@lisahadley3997]

We just got back from Tx looking to move,well the drivers alone is one reason not to move there.

[@clarencemeadowsjr5765]

Beautiful area to camp