DRY CAMPING IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO! || RV LIVING

[@K2Kevin]

Navy Pier, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park Zoo and North Ave. Beach for a day, Mag Mile, Urban Kayak, and every day there is a festival or free concert and movies in the parks, and the people. The people are actually VERY nice, unlike NY and LA. You need directions or help, just ask anyone! Chicago has to be one of, if not the best city on the planet. I've lived in NY and LA for many years, doesn't even come close to Chicago IMO.

[@pfennigjr]

AS for Fireworks go your right seems they do it a lot, however I did go to a fireworks display - launching at Grey eagle California, it was the first time I got emotion at a firework celebration. It was on the 4th of July, but it was like... I don't have the words just so incredibly awesome!

[@K2Kevin]

Chicago is one of those cities that has so much to do and see, you have to be prepared for an active few days/weeks and pepper in some downtime on the beaches or a boat to recharge. It can be overwhelming to many that dont arrive in the city ready for sensory overload.

[@GetawayCouple]

That's the perfect way to describe it. We're from Los Angeles and that's the same way you should explore that city. We should have gone into it with the same mindset as LA but I guess we weren't prepared. It also didn't help that it was SO hot and sticky, so that put a damper on exploring on our bikes. We know we didn't do the city justice in this video and we want to return one day (maybe in the fall though lol).

[@K2Kevin]

@@GetawayCouple The beaches and parks are a great free place to cool off when exploring, but hot days anywhere can be a real downer. Most of the parks, Millennium Park, Navy Pier etc. have water features/play areas. The river walk has a great tiki bar, good drinks, nice shade, live music and more. BTW, you stayed south of the city near the 31st. Street beach. Never my choice for a beach to visit, im sure you know what I mean. I have friends with a boat at that marina. I would suggest going north to ANY of the other beaches.

[@TBrownRecords]

Cool video with a nice 5th wheel

[@lisabrooker4308]

I appreciate your reviews of the National Parks you visit.

[@la_profe_negra]

Chi town is HOT w/100% humidity. We have somewhat over 90 days of summer and we take advantage of it. Cause winter comes with the quickness. I'm glad that you guys explored what you could. Our heat is something to get used to but I'm glad you tried. You guys are GREAT!

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Most folks said we didn't give it a good enough try lol. We did enjoy our time there, I just think we weren't prepared for the weather. We'd love to go back and explore to get the real experience, just maybe in the fall next time lol.

[@Pauljohn696969]

Air in the fridge propane line can cause the fridge burner to not ignite. The solution is to turn on stove for a minute or two to purge the air after which the fridge should work normally. The sort of thing happens if you let the propane run out. Another common issue is a spiderweb in the fridge burner chamber causing the system not to lite. A can of compressed air can normally be used to clear the obstruction without having to disassemble the burner unit.

[@codyco3199]

I love your videos. Always well done and full of interesting information. Thanks.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you so much! This comment made our day 😃

[@scottpaige1566]

Honestly I love your guys' bloopers!!! Perfect ending to every video!!! Lol

[@lecourtoismargot]

Thank you for sharing. We now really want to see this city.

[@danadee4354]

To the Camping Trucker...I’m a 62 year old proud Chicagoan, and I have NEVER been shot at, nor has any member of my family or friends! 95% of our neighborhoods are wonderful safe places to live & work. But, of course, that doesn’t get any attention so you paint the whole city bad bc of what you hear on the news. Please keep in mind that almost 3 million people live in my great & beautiful city.

[@crazycanuck2578]

Every city has it's good and bad, no matter where you travel. People just need to be aware of where they plan to visit.I heard terrible stories about Nashville and Memphis and both cities turned out to be the highlight of my road trip with my wife and 2 kids.I would go back to both of these cities in a heartbeat.

[@movingforwardLDTH]

My first time coming across your channel and you're showcasing my hometown! LOL, yeah, 4th of July is more than a little crazy busy and HOT in Chicago. (August is traditionally even worse!) We lived about 2 blocks from the Bean for years -- since before there was a Millennium Park or a Bean ... raised our two kids there -- until we started our fulltime RV life 18 months ago. Your video made me SO homesick! (And I kept looking in the backgrounds, hoping to maybe spot my son, who still lives there.) Was the pizza from Giordano's? Or maybe Edwardo's?

[@billg1527]

Little tip for the propane, keep both tanks open all the time and put the selector to either one..now when that tank goes empty the indicator will turn red, the regulator will automatically switch to the full tank and run that tank, this way you never run out of propane provided you check the tanks once in awhile depending on use. You can remove the empty tank for filling just remember to switch the lever to the tank being used. Hope this makes sense, this actually is the way the system is set up to use so you never run out of propane and i`ve owned RV`s since the 1970`s and this has been the case since at least then i think. Love the videos you two do a great job !!

[@davidrobards9587]

Thanks for the info will help me also.

[@FreewayFlippers]

I (Liz) grew up in Rockford, IL. Chicago is such a great city. Although there is NO WAY I would drive our 5th wheel there. You two are brave. 😂

[@markwisner3972]

My sister does the architecture boat tours.I wonder if she was your guide. Black hair with a white streak in the front. I love the tour and I am glad you got to do it.

[@josephpattison6913]

There’s so much to do. Just get out there. If it’s raining, hit the museums. The White Sox are close. Take the Red Line to a Cub’s game.

[@NomadicInNature]

We ran out of propane once during the winter and learned our lesson. Looking forward to the video on monitoring the temperature in your RV. We also monitor the temperature in our RV for our cat. The boat tour sounds fun. Looks like a nice trail. Great video.

[@hoss1003]

Come on, you can drive the dually downtown. It'll fit. 🤣 I used to drive my semi-sleeper truck and 53' trailer near Sears Tower to deliver frozen foods. Glad you guys had a good time.

[@ndhonda1282]

The “Bean”. Love Chicago! That’s a huge stage they have for concerts.

[@northbndyooper6524]

I noticed you guys picked up a yooper magnet for your fridge. I love it !! 👍

[@christinapittsley786]

Chicago Deep Dish is awesome!

[@MyLogHomeLife]

Go Rad! Thanks for this video. Definitely gives us ideas about how to visit Chicago in our RV and with our Rad Power Bikes.

[@bonnefires5835]

“You’re so gross” hahahahaha. I can totally align with Jason on that amount of sweat in the ultra humidity of the Great Lakes region.

[@bonnefires5835]

Also love Jason’s shirt!

[@ontariotrailcameras6619]

Awesome video guys! Very cool!

[@IndianaFr0g]

You guys should look into Thunder Over Louisville For the 2020 season. Those are fireworks! 🎆

[@lazz3159]

im west of the city 25 miles. ridiing along the lake is great. havent done that in years. hope you enjoyed the stay.

[@mtkreger]

I'm from the Detroit area and we have some great fireworks displays. However, I have never seen a fireworks show better than Thunder Over Louisville. So awesome!

[@Tryke_Ryder]

I would have been interested to see what the beach looked like on the morning of the 5th of July.

[@jenfugit7801]

Love your comments on the fireworks!

[@andreadeamon6419]

Sounds like you were near Berea in the Cleveland Metroparks. If you went down by Strongsville you wouldn't have seen any homes (or the east side - there's some land that goes on forever). There's so many areas to the park that it's easy to get lost in. 😊 Glad you were here. Starting our adventure soon ourselves. Making it full time and along route 66 first

[@jeffward7502]

I like north Chicago a lot. My daughter is a lawyer there looking over the Chicago River. BTW, You guys should do an update of how they are working of your recent mods like the suspension and power upgrades

[@mmtravels7245]

Love you guys! I knew of this rv parking lot , awesome spot to get to the city

[@christinapittsley786]

Welcome to the Midwest in summer lol it's hot

[@DSCSF52]

Should have stopped at Sleeping Near Dunes when you were in Michigan. You can actually climb them. Not a fan of the Chicago style pizza but we still get one every time we go there

[@foreverfixin]

When y'all did the river tour that is part of the Great Loop

[@paullundell8009]

Get Mopeka Tank check for your propane tanks. I love them had them over a year.

[@GetawayCouple]

We'll look into it, thank you!

[@bobbilaval6171]

Indiana Dunes has always been Park Service. It may be that designation has changed from National Monument to National Park. Edit; Just texted one of my Park Service buddies that used to work on the fire crew at Indiana Dunes. Previously Indiana Dunes was a National Lakeshore (still part of Park Service system). The new designation was driven by political concerns in an effort to increase tourism. The new designation was opposed by the Park Service because it didn’t really fit into the category as a Park, but still fits into the category of National Lakeshores.

[@TimBarnesPhotography]

Timely video. I went to Indiana Dunes National Seashore last year and today I was looking for it on the National Park Service website and couldn't find it under Lake or Seashores, then found it listed under National Parks. I thought maybe it was a National Park last year and I just didn't know it. Mystery solved!

[@knightstrykemare]

lol was there this weekend air show near Navy pier was cool..it did rain a bunch

[@rvdreamz4588]

So bummed you hit Chicago during this crazy rainy summer-if you ever come back this way let me know and i can give you some great ideas for our city-it really is fun in the summer😊

[@BobKeefe]

Great video, glad to see you in our city! I’ll second the question: we have rad ebikes and am wondering what kind of locks you use with them? If they kept your bike safe in downtown Chicago, I figure they’ll keep them safe anywhere 😄

[@GetawayCouple]

Hi Bob! We use Kryptonite's New York lock for the ebikes. The company allows you to register your bike and if it gets stolen while using their lock, they'll replace it! www.kryptonitelock.com/content/kryt-us-2/en/products/product-information/current-key/002178.html?type=bicycle

[@debbie10stars]

I agree with you guys! I like thin pizza. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@robertcrummel9105]

Must have been fun driving that rig though Chicago! Just driving a car is tricky 😀

[@_Boregard_Rippy_]

Nice try. Flying into Midway is fun to see the lake & steel mills from the air also. Love Kelly !!

[@timwoody3835]

Guys, if you’re natives of California you probably only had fireworks on Independence Day because that’s the only time they’re allowed in California. In most of the rest of the country fireworks are available year round. We lived in Texas when we were in school we saw fireworks available at almost every offramp. It was the same when we retired to Tennessee before we ultimately moved to Florida where it is also the same. So, if you want you can have fireworks for your birthday or anniversary or just about anything.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Portillo‘ s hot dogs are the best part of the entire state of Illinois!!!

[@rockywilkins558]

I'm from that area the best part about that area is when I left 40 years ago

[@crazycanuck2578]

Lol I can't say that I blame you.

[@E_House]

lol "why do you do that to me?!" "are you kidding me?"

[@crazycanuck2578]

You need to make a check list and check everything you need before you even head out anywhere, lol

[@smokiencooper4264]

We live 30 mins from this "National Park"....we agree it doesn't have the feel of a National Park because in the distance from the beaches you either see the steel mills in the "region" or the nuclear power plant in Michigan City....ugh...Mt Baldy has been closed for years because of the numerous sinkholes.

[@johndolezal310]

I just watched your video. I had sent you an email about being in Chicago, not realizing how behind your videos are to real time. We would have loved to meet you and show you around. We have one more year before we can hit the road. Our daughter is getting married in October of 2020. As always take care and be safe!!!

[@x35mmman]

I was born in Milwaukee Wi and the last 35 years I have been in cities about 15 miles from downtown Chicago. Going to be honest I go there about two times a year. Have you checked out Navy Pier. Get a stuffed pizza. I am added now I have never been to Indiana Dunes...I need to do this

[@brettnelson6835]

Ok, so were you parked? The Architecture River tour is a great time.

[@KS-bh5df]

I hope that was a Giordano's Deep dish pizza! They are delicious and I'm a thin crust guy normally.

[@knightstrykemare]

went there Sunday..like a cheese cake deep dish Italian style

[@ulugo70119]

I really enjoy your videos. Your chemistry is obvious, you guys are definitely in sync with one another and a lot of your interactions are pretty funny and entertaining! You guys mentioned in this video that you were going to pull your generator out to cool down the RV, and I know you’ve 50 amp service on your Grand Design Solitude 5th Wheel. My question is what brand & size generator do you use on your rig? I am taking delivery of my 2020 Grand Design Reflection tomorrow and it too has 50 amp service and I’m interested in finding out if a portable generator solution exists for powering the 50 amp service without having issues. Thanks in advance and keep up the awesome videos!!!!

[@FayeCalder]

Learned a lot! Thank you for sharing dear ones! MommaFaye

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

Alright guys* Alaska!? Didnt know yal were tryin to go there! But all the upgrades yal have done to the trailer make since now!

[@lorilust6150]

If you haven't used your propane for awhile, you get air in the lines. I always run the stove first to clear lines before starting appliances.

[@rvtimetraveler]

This is totally off topic, but I saw something recently on another channel that just blew me away and when I commented on it I was told I was uptight! Another couple looking at new rigs were taking their dog inside the new rigs! We are looking to buy our first full time rig and looking at used are specifically looking for one that has not been smoked in or had pets because my husband is allergic and has bad lung problems. We never expected to have to ask dealerships if they allow dogs in their new or used rigs I guess that will have to be the first question from now on. I just can't believe people would do this would you?!

[@rockywilkins558]

The best thing I saw in this video was your RV lol

[@joshuaruland758]

Indiana Dunes!!!

[@gregreynolds6728]

You guys should come down to the St. Louis area.

[@rastohs1764]

We love National Parks and National Forests. Prefer avoiding large crowds.

[@krissto22]

Chicago is very hot and humid in the summer. Not a good idea to be site seeing. You should have stayed up north longer, lol. Anyway, I'm glad you ditched Chicago, always cooler in the forest or by the water. Stay safe and happy trails.

[@KS-bh5df]

What did you use to secure you e-bikes while you were exploring downtown Chicago?

[@floydcooley1]

That's what I'd like to know

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Locks?

[@floydcooley1]

We just got ebikes to explore cities when we travel. Then we found out that insurance doesn't cover them. Soooo, what do you use to lock up your $1000+ bikes?

[@timwoody3835]

I don’t know if you’re full timers, but if you’re not then they’re probably covered under your homeowners insurance. They may also be covered by your automobile comprehensive insurance. Otherwise you may be able to get a personal items rider to your Rv insurance policy.

[@floydcooley1]

@@timwoody3835 nope. Not covered as we're full time. The policy covers bikes but not ebikes because they're considered a separate vehicle. Not under the RV or car policy. If we had a stocks and bricks yes, but not most full timers. I was very disappointed after I found out and that that is the norm. Thus, why I wanted to know.

[@floydcooley1]

I even specifically asked for a rider and they said it's too much risk.

[@timwoody3835]

Yikes. I think I’d be looking for a different insurance company.

[@stevecastro22]

You would never make it in Arizona during the Monsoon season if 85-90 in high humidity is Too Hot for you (:

[@garygoudreault1481]

Refrigerator draws only between 3 and 4 amps

[@TimeoffwithCuzinEddie]

Enjoyed the video, we’ve had mixed feelings about Chicago for our trip next summer. Do you feel it’s worth the stop, we will be coming from Milwaukee (The Holy Land if you are a Harley owner).

[@johndolezal310]

Born and raised, it's worth the trip.

[@raceman5454]

Hi Where is this parking lot at exactly. We want to try it!

[@E_House]

curious, why are you in the midwest in July & August since it's so hot and humid there in the summer?

[@karengann9615]

So did you like the deep dish pizza?

[@joesainato8051]

I have parked in that lot for many bears games, auto shows, exedra. I never knew you could park an RV. How much did they clip you for?

[@GetawayCouple]

It was $36 a night. Not great for dry camping prices but you can't beat the location, as you know!

[@rockywilkins558]

Come down to the smoky mountains your like it a lot better

[@jamesrichardson3766]

Pizza didn't knock your socks off am thinking!

[@AA-op1qr]

👍

[@BikesBoatsBivouacs]

Not sure about this idea, the campgrounds seem more your style.

[@billleslie2251]

Indiana dunes

[@dawnshields4134]

how did you like Indiana Dunes-the newest national park???

[@davidalexander3599]

you have seattle hat ….'.)

[@FreeWheelin]

I love dry camping but it's not always easy.

[@crazycanuck2578]

I plan on doing what you are doing, but I won't travel with any pets, I don't want to have to worry about leaving a cat or dog in the trailer or motorhome, leaving the generator on for them, then worrying about my pets all the time while I'm trying to take in the sights of anywhere I plan to visit, and if I don't feel like going back to the coach I don't have to, to let the dog out to do his business, my friend and his wife brought 3 dogs and a cat and said they would never do it again, Plus their $500,000 Motorhome smelled like a kennel, cat and dog hair everywhere after a couple of months of travelling.

[@Gram801b413]

My first thought - omg - Jason is hot🔥and Rae’s got her hair up - they are hot in there- shew - sorry guys !

[@KJRitch]

The NPS doesn’t have enough funds to maintain the existing parks so why waste money on creating this park. Muddy water, a power plant, small beach, what a boondoggle. The state should administer this area but they are probably bankrupt.

[@inmyimage1081]

KJRitch No idea why Indiana Dunes State Park got changed to a NP but it wasn't because of the state funding. Indiana is one of the most financially sound in the country.

[@danadee4354]

Loyal subscriber, love your videos! But hate this one. I’m a born & raised Chicagoan...LOVE MY BEAUTIFUL CITY!!! You did not give it a fair shake with your mixed review (everyone knows it’s hot & humid in July). And you try to get into the Dunes the week of July 4th??? That caused you to severely limit your access to the best areas, so you see the crappy stuff, & give it another “mixed review.” Most of the dunes are gorgeous, with no view of smoke stacks, and huge beaches. I’ve never even seen the part you were in! Sorry, I know you didn’t want people to get upset, but I had to get it off my chest😡😡😡

[@howardscott6634]

Enjoy your videos but this one too long. I generally don't watch utube over 20 minutes