Full Time RV Williamsburg VA | Colonial Williamsburg | Colonial Parkway

[@ChangingLanes]

What's your favorite thing to see / do in Williamsburg? Tell us below! Be sure to check out our website / blog for other great content: changinglanesrv.com

[@usafvet6766]

Changing Lanes Hello there again. Question !? I saw another guy who put a Goose Neck on his 5th Wheel. With just a Ball Mount in his truck bed. !? I was wondering what kind of set up you have? And how do you like it. !? Thank you Both for great Videos. ! 👍🇺🇸

[@ChangingLanes]

We have the Reese 27K hitch (ford branded accessory), and the LCI FlexAir pin box (www.lci1.com/flex-air-pin-box). They've been a good combo. I've seen the Reese goose-box, but that tops out at 20K. Not too fond of anything rated right at the weight of the rig. Prefer some wiggle room as our 20K rig is more like 20,500. 😎 The truck is also a bit more limited with a gooseneck setup as it attaches to a single point on the frame versus 4 points.

[@usafvet6766]

Changing Lanes That's what I didn't like was that little Ball single point hookup. !

[@michaelbrown3731]

Your conversation about the trains brought back memories. My wife and I stayed at a bed and breakfast in Vicksburg, Mississippi once, and there were train tracks right across the street. Adding to the fun was the soil composition in Vicksburg which is called loess. It is volcanic in origin and conducts vibration excellently, so we were not only entertained by trains throughout the night, but we also wondered when the roof was going to collapse on us. There was a notice posted in the room that told us to consider the trains and the vibrations as ambience.

[@susanf9862]

Great video! Jamestown was cool. I always love the bike ride footage and you have the best music! Safe travels to you both!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@richardvandenarend4468]

Chad, I saw the patch on your vest and it reminded me to say Thank you for your service. Just in case I haven't previously.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for your support! 🇺🇸

[@ronnie6508]

That would definitely be an interesting place to visit. Awesome bike ride! Believe this is the first video I've seen where I heard Daisy make a sound. lol precious!

[@DanMcNamara1001]

My wife's mother is buried in the national cemetery behind the collage. And yes one of our visits was during graduation.

[@LisaV87]

Hi guys, my husband and I recently discovered your channel while researching full time RV living, and your videos have been really helpful. If you ever decided you wanted to try Williamsburg again, a great time to go is around Christmas.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Lisa and welcome to our channel! Thanks for the tip! 😊

[@Adventures101.]

Very nice editing on the video . Job well done .. wife and I enjoyed the video

[@Mike-br4sj]

Great video! Music is always spot on.

[@deanwebster]

Another awesome video! Well done guys 👍👍

[@KflanntheRailfan]

We just cane across your page and started watching a lot of your videos. Love the traveling vlogs. We just picked up our first RV in October and very anxious to take it out. We are looking at staying at Anvil RV park in Williamsburg. Looks to be a nice place. Now we had to laugh, as you can see by my channel name I am into trains. Now you had an issue with trains and my wife looked at me and laughed, cause she hates trains. If we go I will probably be going to your “quiet spot” to get some photos. Thank you again. Look forward to more.

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL! You might find complete serenity there! 🚂

[@Mr_Suckafree]

Welcome to the Commonwealth!!! I know this was a while ago...but being in the military and away from home it always excites me to see it. ✊🏽

[@LoftisPartyofSix]

Haven’t been to Williamsburg yet but hope to one day in this RV Life!! I love history.. Thanks for sharing..

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

We did it last Christmas....LOVED IT!!!!

[@terra5857]

It’s so fun! My dad used to work there.

[@donwood55]

Another great one! You two are a riot to watch!

[@Greeningdon]

Very cool historical bits in this video, particularly as I am currently reading a book about the factors that lead to the American Revolution. Of course being in Canada, we are still loyal to the Crown, patriated in 1982. First comment... love your videos!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you for the first comment, and welcome to our channel, Jeff! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@ZenRebel33]

Really like this blast from the past. I was in Norfolk onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 from 1994-1997. We made the best of it there. I can't recall a week where we didn't drive through one of the Tide Water tunnels. That ties into your vid where you went through the Chesapeake Bay Tunnel. I'm from RI and drove that route so many times going back and forth to visit my girlfriend/fiancé. At the time it cost $10. I have a funny story from when I first reported to A school in Damneck, Va. I'll spare you from it. Love your guys content.

[@EricHarmon67]

I've been to Williamsburg more times than I care to count, as my older sister went to W&M from '83-'87. It wasn't until I took my wife there a few years ago, though, that I fully enjoyed it. It's so beautiful and peaceful around there. We're planning to stay in the Williamsburg area for a month during our first year of full-time RVing in 2020. I will have to try to ensure that we don't stay in the same RV park that you did!

[@ChangingLanes]

It's not a bad park at all. Just.. the train... I sleep through it fine, but Tara is a bit more sensitive to noise. Suuuper close to all the Colonial stuff though.

[@Garth2011]

Nice cruise ! Likely, that area in winter time sells lots of hot cakes. They do warm you up first thing in the AM. Waffles is my preference.

[@Nomadicrv]

G'day just supported your channel :) Looking forward to more of your travels :)

[@alanwortham6413]

Stumbled onto your videos and have really enjoyed binge watching them. So, for the first time ever I have just subscribed. Wife and I camped in Williamsburg a few weeks ago. American Heritage and the KOA are both very nice campgrounds and nowhere near as close to the train tracks. As for the Colonial Parkway, the best way to travel it is by motorcycle but then that applies to just about any road. Wife and I have a GD Momentum 388M with a Harley in the garage. Looking forward to joining you and the rest of the full timers on the road after retirement. Keep the great videos coming and always enjoy the ride.

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel, Alan! And, thanks for following our journey! 😊

[@trons4u]

Loved Williamsburg. Didn't camp there, but was stationed there 4 years @ Chetam Annex (Retired from there). Of course Colonial, York Town, James Town. Lots of historical areas. Lots of places to explore and do.

[@shanemccarter9055]

Good times!

[@andysukosd8177]

Great Video, Did Chad get "Tunnel Vision". Keep the great videos coming, Love them.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

Beautiful Williamsburg. I will get there some day

[@traburgess]

So cool I just came across it channel and I was like how cool u guys were only like 20 ish mins from where I live in va

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

[@greggallen6283]

Great videos guys! Just discovered your channel and subscribed right away. I have Rvs and a Harley and it's great seeing the lifestyle you share. I do combine them both on some vacations. Looking forward to retirement to do this everyday! Keep the videos rolling in! Really enjoy them.

[@ChangingLanes]

Glad you found us! Thanks for watching and for subscribing! 😎

[@williamthomas7107]

That tavern is awesome.. I've eaten there a couple of times..

[@yardmaster1947]

I drove the tunnels in an 18 wheeler----once! After that I drove out of the way, south of the bay, and took a scenic highway, legal for rigs, which I enjoyed a lot more. - Scorpio

[@johnturner7322]

My wife & I have camped in that area 3 different times taking our 2 daughters (later their husbands also to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and of course Bush Gardens and Water Country USA, but we stayed at the American Heritage RV Park each time. It was right off of I-64 which was a short trip to the sites each day

[@clmeycar500]

Great video. Very familiar with that area as I live in Southern Maryland and venture there often in our RV. Also love your music selections to accompany the visuals!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Curt! Hope you check out the rest of our channel... 😊

[@russ1416807]

We were there July 4th this year. Ate at Chownings. I really enjoyed the courthouse and the mock trial. Also enjoyed the Magazine (armory).

[@ChangingLanes]

I bet July was HOT! We didn't get to see the armory since that required an extra ticket or something. Maybe next time! 😎

[@lloydburton2197]

You guys rock

[@marrdrocertifiedprofession3715]

I was researching Grand Design 5th wheels about the same time you two (plus Daisy) released this one. Working a 0700 PM to 0700 AM shift and was going through Vlogs and came across this one and the First Landing post again. Wound up buying a 2019 Reflection 337 RLS. Live in Newport News VA. You get around these parts again, let me know, I have a 20' CC boat. Take you both out for flounder, striper and/or sharks. Payment is some good dumb Navy jokes (RMCS (SW) retired and I'll throw some flesh on the smoker for dinner.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching and for the invite! 😊 👍🏼

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

We stayed at American Heritage RV Park while in Williamsburg. Very quiet and nice campground. Maybe check that one out the next time!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for the tip! We'll have to check that our next time we're in the area. Thanks for watching!

[@hoss1003]

Great video and great background music. I was stationed at Fort Monroe Va., when I was in the Army. We loved the area, with so many Historical Places to see. Hampton Roads, Jamestown, Williamsburg and all the Colonial Plantations and the Beaches are beautiful. Fort Monroe has the Civil War Museum, where General Robert E. Lee was in prisoned, which is great to visit. The Fort itself has a lot of spooky underground tunnels and hidden rooms and chambers, that will test the best ghost hunters. But, they're off limits to civilians. Lots of secret stuff went on there. See ya'll later.

[@alanknight4418]

Williamsburg offers a discount rate to veterans. You have to ask for it. If you are into history and stuff. Besides Williamsburg Jamestown plantation is a great place to check out. Also go to the other side of peninsula and check out Yorktown. Lots of history between the 3 cities.

[@brianimes7349]

Hey You guy's came pass our home in Hampton VA. Welcome.

[@scottmillett8219]

Tara, I know what you mean about having a hard time finding gluten free pizza, or anything for that matter while traveling. If I can’t find gluten free I at least try to get organic options. If all else fails there’s always steak😂. VA is a state I’d really like to explore sometime. Talk about some history. Great video guys! Thanks for taking us along on your journey!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Scott Millett We try to stock up on those products, when we find them! (Which is rare😖) We loved our time in Williamsburg and Virginia Beach and look forward to getting back there someday 😃 Thanks so much for watching!

[@ShrekTravel]

Hard to watch some of your uploads. I get hungry lol. I like your personalities. Im an army guy myself so I can relate to your videos. I rv full time also. Eventually I need to hit you up on Facebook. Ill admit I forget all the time. Im so hapoy tom and cheri recommended yall. If you ever see a camper with shrek logos on it that's me!

[@gusman38]

If you ever go back try the American Heritage RV Resort. Its a little further out, but you can get bigger sites, and there is no train in your back yard.

[@bobgil3464]

I (62 YOA) always get nervous loading and unloading my Streetglide in my Class C toy hauler. So far no issues. I wish I could find six guys to push me up.

[@deborahklinlger8565]

Williamsburg is great area was there years ago.

[@secretsquirrel572]

I was traveling from Lower Alabama (LA) to Tulsa and missed the turn to bypass downtown Memphis. I was headed down the worst road in the US and saw a sign for “Low bridge - 13’8”. My rig is 13’5”. I was scared shitless but we made it through. Lol

[@MatHelm]

Pickup a "Booster Pac ES5000". Mine is now 7 years old and still working fine. Plus they're still only about $120 bucks everywhere online. They'll crank anything. My Cat 416 Backhoe without any other batteries hooked up on a cold morning. And it doesn't just crank it over, it cranks it over fast. I even stopped trying to keep a battery in my tractors (MF135 & 35 diesels). I just use this jump box in it's place, and because of this, I also never have to plug it in the wall. Hood won't quite close, but it's fine.

[@ChangingLanes]

We now have a lithium battery with restart built in but haven't needed the restart yet. amzn.to/30xrZLk

[@SteveKarolek]

Wait, you spent ONE DAY in Colonial Williamsburg? We've spent 3 weeks so far, still things to see and do. ProTip: buy an annual pass because a lot of the extra cost things are included and those that aren't included are discounted. Then, go for another visit before your year is up. We've been there 3 seasons so far, still need to visit in fall. The Christmas decoration visit was fantastic (we went right after Thanksgiving). Independence day "grand illumination" was, well, grand. All of our experiences have been great. Glad you rode to Jamestown ... go back during the day, the visitor center is outstanding! I do have a question for you though... why did you stay at the Anvil - isn't there a military campground at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station? Cheatham Annex Recreation Area...

[@johndolezal310]

I enjoy your travels. We hope to do all that soon in an RV. One suggestion though, could you pan slower with the camera, so it won't be such a blur. Great music. Take care and be safe. Glad Lucille only needed a new battery.

[@ChangingLanes]

Yes.. Tara has struggled with the footage in our last few videos. So, we've just recently gotten some new gear for smoother pans and better slowmo. We're about 2 months behind real time on our location videos. 👍🏽😎

[@johndolezal310]

Thank you!

[@meinlebeninflorida7572]

Coole vid. Thanks for sharing. ?? How did do you do the map the way you did. That’s pretty cool!?

[@ChangingLanes]

google earth.. 👍🏼

[@Nails-by-Jennifer]

I've stayed there twice. Next to the tracks. Kids loved it but I was nervous about a train derailing (we were tent campers at the time). It is a cute little campground & reasonably priced but sleep will definitely be interrupted if you are a light sleeper.

[@ChangingLanes]

Yea.. and the tent sites are right up next to the tracks! Luckily there are no curves (less likely to derail) in the tracks there. Thanks for watching!

[@williammahaney1273]

I just recently joined ur channel.. Enjoy ur videos and I think u guys r awesome. I too ride bike and I enjoy camping but as vacation, I have a 2018 rockwood minilite. I would have liked to got a toy hauler but I have a project I'm working on to haul my motorcycle when I go camping. Hopefully one day we can cross path and meet . I'm from Virginia

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to the channel, William! Thanks for watching!

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Yea! Colonial Williamsburg is always best visited when it is a billion degrees outside! The one and only time I visited there and the Mall in DC, it was it was over 100 degrees. Took some of the zeal out of the trip. We want to go back, but next time it will be early spring or early fall.....no more kids living at home so we are no longer required to work around school vacations, aka mid summer! Could never figure out why Florida had summer break...should have been winter when Florida is best!

[@ChangingLanes]

Yes! Winter break in FL! LOL

[@AmJaxineer]

Hey, good chance that one of those Amtrak trains going by, it was me running it lol. I've seen that campground plenty of times. There's a perm camper there with what looks like a Momentum and he leaves his cap lights on just about every night. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ChangingLanes]

Small world!! Happy New Year! 🎉🎊🥳

[@tonylevine2716]

Spent 5 yrs in the area stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Hit Ft. Monroe and the Jamestown Settlement next time. Nice video.

[@ChangingLanes]

Loved the golf courses at Langley! Damn Air Force gets all the good stuff! LOL

[@tonylevine2716]

@@ChangingLanes Yep!! LOL

[@keithbrenneman2675]

I enjoyed seeing Colonial Williamsburg again after being there a few years ago. I do wish you had moved the camera a bit slower. The video in Colonial Williamsburg was too fast to make out much.

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻Florida☀️🏝🇺🇸

[@markveldhuizen]

Pretty typical way to have to load an Indian! haha, just kidding. We have a Harley and a toy hauler, so I am enjoying your videos since they are so relatable to what we like to do. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL! Turned out to just be a bad battery. It completely died at one point and was never the same since. Swapped for a lithium with restart and she's not had a problem since. 😎

[@Fragilisticexpiali]

You picked a fine time to leave me Lucille...

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks... you managed to put two songs in my head this morning.. Julie Andrews AND Kenny Rogers! LOL Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

[@The.Real.Timmii]

you're in my neck of the woods!

[@keelyyoung8644]

Recently found y’all about a week before we purchased our 2019 Momentum Grand design!! I love watching y’all’s videos!!! The tour and breakdown videos have helped us a lot!

[@ChangingLanes]

We're always happy when our videos help someone! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@keelyyoung8644]

Changing Lanes of course!!! They really did help but I love the vlogs too!!! We travel for my husbands job but I’ve been adding some of y’all’s stops to my list to go see!!!

[@BOWMANTIS]

Looks like you had a great time in Williamsburg! So what happened to Lucille? Is she ok?

[@ChangingLanes]

VA all in all was a great time! The issue with Lucile turned out to be a bad battery. It completely died at one point and was never the same since. Swapped for a lithium with restart and she's not had a problem since. She says thanks for asking! 😊

[@MatHelm]

The Governor's Palace was built in the 1930's, along with everything there of any substance... Only Old Salem has it's original (Washington slept here) buildings..

[@ChangingLanes]

Good info, thanks!

[@morisun100]

Greetings from Japan.I'm a British expat, and I have just watched the Williamsburg video very interesting.I noticed that you are a vet, do you attend the rolling thunder advents .

[@ChangingLanes]

No, I haven't. Until we started traveling full time, we mostly rode in FL and NC. Used to ride with the VFW (still a member) and have been in some big memorial day rides with police escorts and such. Those are fun! I bet that big a of a ride (rolling thunder) would be amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@goodwinshomestead7986]

Love your videos. And thank you for your service. I'm also a Marine Corps Vet. What turned out to be the problem with the bike. Mine is not an Indian. But I am having the same issue. Acting like it's only running on one cylinder and I can't figure it out.

[@ChangingLanes]

Turned out to just be a bad battery! Replaced it with this: amzn.to/31kOvqO Now I have a built in jump start if I ever need it! 👍🏼

[@RunjalPatel]

I think that was me standing outside the court house

[@ChangingLanes]

Wow seriously? This was back in the beginning of May 2018. 😊

[@gregorycarson3889]

What’s the name of song playing @7:35 ,I love that song.

[@ChangingLanes]

Welcome to our channel and thanks for watching! 😊 We get asked fairly often about how to get the music in our videos. We can't use just any music due to copyrights, so we use EpidemicSound.com and Artlist.io for all of our music under a creators license (royalty free). We know that some of the tracks are in iTunes, but many are not. Best way to find out is to use the Shazam app or ask Siri "what's this song" (Siri uses Shazam) as the music part plays in our video. If it's available, Shazam should recognize it and show you where you can download it. 👍🏼

[@gladyswilson6479]

That train....

[@ChangingLanes]

😂🤣

[@johnbradley2764]

I’ve noticed in this and other videos, occasionally when you pass other bikers, you drop 2 fingers down. What’s the significance of that? Thanks and safe travels.

[@ChangingLanes]

www.google.com/search?q=biker+wave ✌🏼

[@eightyeightbuilder230]

Tara, Costco has a great gluten free pizza, especially for a frozen pizza

[@ChangingLanes]

We'll have to check that out for sure! We've tried just about every gluten free pizza out there and none compare to "Against The Grain". 😎

[@Malakie]

What happened to the bike? Fuel filter plugged?

[@ChangingLanes]

Turned out to just be a battery issue. Got a new lithium with restart and it rocks! amzn.to/2Ux8jEC

[@genegodwin769]

I'am not sure but you might should check out that no connection of battery tender while engine running . I ruined mine.

[@ChangingLanes]

Agreed. Was in a frenzy with 2 rigs waiting for us to get the hell out of the way. LOL Turned out to be a bad battery. It completely died at one point and was never the same since. Swapped for a lithium with restart and she's not had a problem since.

[@danbalsley4725]

You better feed her before the bear comes out

[@blakecouch]

What's going on with the motorcycle's electrical system?

[@ChangingLanes]

Turned out to be a bad battery. It completely died at one point and was never the same since. Swapped for a lithium with restart and she's not had a problem since. I'll let lucile know you asked about her. 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@robertmitchell3980]

My daughter says everything in CW is a $7.00 Uber ride.

[@jevonsieben8374]

Hi, I love your guys videos. I look forward to seeing them every week. I live in Alberta, Canada and have a 2018 Keystone outback 35 foot travel trailer. I love rv living with plans to become a yearly retired snow bird later on in life. I have a year around seasonal rv lot at a lake in Northern Saskatchewan. great white north eh. My family and go fishing and camping as much as we can. Keep up the great videos.

[@docwells4747]

Do we have an update on the Indian? Diagnosis?

[@ChangingLanes]

Turned out to be a bad battery. It completely died at one point and was never the same since. Swapped for a lithium with restart and she's not had a problem since. 😎

[@docwells4747]

Good deal.

[@jasongiordano907]

She’s hungry Chad....lol

[@danbalsley4725]

Tara is hungry

[@Jon5545455]

I wanna hold daisy

[@lynnhoneycutt5126]

Your videos would be great if you would stop complaining about normal things like tunnels and trains.

[@danbalsley4725]

Tara don’t like it