Every ROSE Has Its THORNS! - Downsides to BOONDOCKING - RVing Sedona, Arizona

[@RVMD95]

You guys need to spend an entire day in reverse learning how to maneuver your trailer. If you think that road has traffic your nuts. Try driving a 70 foot tractor trailer in Boston MA for 25yrs? You can safely back your rig up anywhere especially with a spotter. All you need is to build your confidence. Have patience and understand other drivers know people need to back onto the roadway sometimes. They will wait. Sometimes not patiently but they will wait. I love your channel. Keep up the great fun. I enjoy living life through you guys. I have a 2008 GM pick-up similar to yours. I love mine. I hope yours is treating you well. P.S.--I hope you thank God everyday for that great woman you have. Most women I know won’t spend 5min more than a mile from a hotel room. Keep having fun.

[@patrickcallahan2210]

I saw someone get a front hitch for their truck and then the maneuverability was pretty amazing with tons of control.

[@ricardostravels3265]

Now that seems like a good idea! It should provide fantastic maneuverability in tight places.

[@johnpurdum8126]

And if you use a receiver type hitch, you can use the front hitch for a bike rack too

[@n6nvr]

@@johnpurdum8126 And use it for a winch that can be moved to the front or back.

[@dalewatkins9889]

One 'does' have to remember, if adding a front hitch, that the weight of a trailer can be very high, so when installing one, keep that in mind. Wouldn't be nice if when you where out in the boonies...to try using the front hitch for the first time, and have everything rip off and fall to the ground! Just saying'......

[@n6nvr]

@@dalewatkins9889 generally when used to maneuver a trailer, it's with a wheeled tongue jack to hold the weight. You also want to use one that's designed to use with a winch.. Some go on easily, like the Colordo or Canyon. Looks like to do it with a Tahoe (or at least one like mine) you practically have to dis-assemble the entire front end and cut a hole or two in the trim.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

I totally get why you love boondocking. It's the connection with nature plus the solitude and having each other. My sweetheart doesn't like camping so I have to go alone. I go day hiking solo, and on weekend trips occasionally. I love having the mountain to myself, and generally the folks I meet on the trail are the best people. You guys remind me of what it was like to be young and in love. It only gets better so long as you take care of each other. Now I'm 64 and still in love with my bride 38 years later. I refuse to say I'm old yet! God bless!

[@The1Creston]

Guys,I am very grateful for you both and your channel. It has been very comforting for me as I am preparing for my own adventure.

[@1152jerry]

Another solution is to put a hitch on the front. I did this on my truck when I pulled a large boat. It also works very well when trying to back into a tight spot. It will cost you a couple of hundred bucks but it can save your bacon.

[@alicial6072]

Ever think about just going to a rv park for one night in between the boondocking locations so you can dump and fill the tanks instead of riding around looking for water etc. may even be cheaper with the savings of gas and dump/water fees especially if you can go to a state and city park which tend to be a little cheaper. You typically stay the max of 14 days at you boondocking locations so it would only be 1 day out of 29 days right?

[@TravelswithYoly]

I realize that truck campers aren't an option for you guys but for 2 people and no critters, they solve almost all of the issues you mentioned. And if you think that forest road was rough, try running the interstates in New York. One time (before we discovered truck campers) we were chugging along down the interstate around 55 mph and hit one of the hundreds of big bumps we encountered and I checked the trailer in the side mirror and saw the trailer wheels about 18 inches off the ground. We immediately bailed on all interstates in the north east and stuck to the rural highways and byways which were very smooth by comparison.

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Appreciate the insight

[@SolarSailor1967]

You two seem cool & fun. I wish more campers just wanted to enjoy the outdoors. So many people want to shoot up the scenery, rip it up with OHV, or get wasted. Enjoy your outings.

[@jim293]

Could not agree more.

[@ka9vmp]

Not to mention the broken glass fetish.

[@royalkingdomcommando72]

6:50 I'm sorry that it's a pain to go slowly as you're leaving but, I'm glad that you take care of your RV so it can take care of you. You two are so nice to each other and you both think about us fellow RVers too. Thanks for your videos!

[@oldmillrd8153]

I find the dirt roads the best advantage over an RV Park. You're not crammed into a place with loads of generators, dogs etc. The whole idea for boondocking is the piece and quiet it affords. I pull a trailer with a truck too and much rather be away from the RV parks even if it means taking some rough roads.

[@geraldkoth654]

For what you do, you should try the MoreRyde CRE 3000 equalizer. I was amazed at the difference in ride on my 15000 pound pull behind. I have spent many weeks at the Thousand Trails park near Cottonwood. My suggestion for the dump and water, find an el cheapo spot and stay one night. You can usually find a park for 30 for the night. Stay with hookups and dump all the nasty stuff, then fill both water and electrical "tanks". Unhook the truck and go find your next spot to stay easily without the trailer attached. Early morning and you are on the new site and all set up by noon or so. Next time you are in that area, take the Camino road that is an extension of Thousand Trails drive on the opposite side of the road. Take the first left "road" that eventually goes toward Cherry. Lots of great boonie sites along that road as well as others there. Drop the trailer on the "parking" area on the north of Thousand trails drive, then take the truck and find your spot. Put some chairs out or some such. Then go back and get the trailer. The hills and valleys there are really beautiful.

[@trolling4dollars816]

If you are only going 5 - 8mph, try airing your tires down in the trailer to help cushion the ride, then air up when you get to paved road. Rock crawler Jeeps do that to their tires. Boondocking is not free; you have to pay for the dump station and water. Why not stay one night in a RV park to dump tanks, get water, charge your batteries, and stock up on supplies.

[@CharlesinGA]

A nice RV park can be very useful to do laundry, get water, dump, and get a nice long hot shower, wi-fi, etc. Allows for a good reset sometimes.

[@Natures-Pathfinders]

Theres actually alot of free dump stations or $5 dumps. And tons of places to get free water... Try sanidumps

[@trolling4dollars816]

@Individual-1 Are you saying that the Jeeping world are full of idiots?

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks guys for sharing the GPS coordinates in your last video. I saw this campsite in the video before that and was hoping I'd find it. Thanks to you...I did!! It is definitely the most epic site I have stayed at thus far (I stayed there the past 3 nights) however, I've only been on the road for 6 months. It was just gorgeous with the red walls all around. Thanks again.

[@SB4E.2]

hi Catherine! Will you please share those Sedona site co-ordinates with me? Or even just the name of the road? Thank you in advance! The review video of this campsite is no longer accessible to re-watch for information. I regret not noting the info when it was posted back then.

[@The1Creston]

Oh my god. The trailer sounds and sway. You two are so brave. Respect.

[@jebutah9705]

Loved “The Trick” Simplicity and brilliant all in one! And thank you for showing me the Sedona beauty now on my list.

[@FateUnbound]

You HAVE to check it out Jeb, it is truly amazing!

[@KU9L]

Many motorhomes only get about 2 tries to level themselves before you are supposed to wait 30 minutes to cool the pump down. It pays to assess the situation and find a spot that works so you do not get too many "Excess Slope" messages from your controller. Great videos guys, we love you and your pets. We are still running the RV Park here just a few very short mile or two away from "I'm Not Lost I am RVing" home base in Winter Haven, FL. We are now getting crowded with snowbirds, so your boondocking videos are our way of coping and helping with our eventual re-retirement next year. There is quite a bit of free camping in FL at the WMA Wildlife preserves, primarily aimed at hunting and horseback camping, however once the Wynns and Nomadic Native put videos out on these areas they all became crowded overnight with boondocking rigs of all types. We can't wait to get out West again, our aging Beagle Stella needs a couple more years of easy trails to round out her boondocking experiences. Her most memorable experiences were playing "Whack a Mole" with chipmunks on the rip-rap at the pit toilets station at National Forest potty stations where we Camp Hosted in S. Central CO. She'd poke her nose down one crevice in the rocks and the chipmunk would pop its head up a couple feet over. She'd play that game forever if we'd let her!!! Turning age 58 this weekend I don't want to wait forever either! Hug your big puppy, kitties, & bunnies for us, Best, Dave & Sheila & Stella Beagle.

[@FateUnbound]

Hi David! Glad to hear you're at least somewhere warm and happy early birthday! Whenever you make it out west give us a shout, we'd love to meet up 😁 Your pup sounds so adorable and cute, give her love from us!

[@The1Creston]

Great idea with the dismounting on the rig. I love it.

[@dwheeler016]

Welcome to Arizona. The state gemstone is a rock. If it does not bite or sting you, it pokes a hole in you.

[@ka9vmp]

LOL! I noticed that. Would not be surprised if the humming birds have teeth and stingers.

[@dwheeler016]

@@ka9vmp Don't let their cuteness fool you.

[@ka9vmp]

@@dwheeler016 LOL! Thanks for the warning.

[@backcountryboondockers]

Poked a hole in the side wall of my tire so now i air down a little when im off road. Some spray lube on the suspension helps

[@Natures-Pathfinders]

Haha I had to do that first "trick" twice with my first rig, a 5th wheel. Was prettyyy stuck , only did it when absolutely had to tho lol

[@joansrvadventures6112]

What a great idea for turning around if there is no other way. That is more work, but very helpful and can be a life saver, especially as I travel solo.

[@lolal1026]

Stay overnight at an RV park between boondocking stays.... also suggest talking to a commercial truck driver they're knowledgable in backing up.... safe travels

[@FateUnbound]

It's normally double the price to stay a night than it is to just pay for a dump station. Also, the majority of private and state owned rv parks we've attempted to stay at don't allow rottweilers for insurance purposes.

[@naturegirl5681]

I totally agree that it is totally worth it the adventure the beauty !

[@stevecastro22]

I have been known to take a shovel and level out some of those "big bumps" so that my back end doesn't bottom out.

[@BenNstyle]

The best part of RVing is the FREEdom!

[@FateUnbound]

We agree!! 😁

[@AndreenMotorsports]

Have you checked your shackle bushings lately? They use some pretty cheap bushings from the factory and they wear out fast.

[@virginialemm864]

Alright, you’ve done it again!....makin’ me want to hit the road in our motorhome! We haven’t been to Sedona in SO long. We were even considering moving there many years ago. You found an absolutely gorgeous place to boondock, and the weather looks perfect! 😍

[@learnitfromwilliam]

David, I'm very surprised to see that you(as safety conscious as you are) do not use any type of sway control/weight distribution system. How have you not had any sway in all the miles you've driven? Please consider getting one. Just watch YT videos on what happens without them...or maybe don't do that :) BTW- that trick is a pain in the butt if you have proper sway bars...way too much work. Anyway, always great videos.

[@shaunaustin8821]

He could always wait until he gets turned around and then hook up the sway bars. I had this same though, and I think I would just wait and then hook those up right before pulling out, or when I was on reasonably level service.

[@FateUnbound]

We don't have sway control or weight distribution for our trailer because in over two years and 30,000 miles of traveling we have not had any sway issues. Our truck is over-rated for the weight of our trailer and we make sure to properly distribute the weight inside our trailer so it is mostly towards the tongue. Our rig rides even with the truck and doesn't sway. Not every single trailer/truck combination requires sway control and weight distribution. The people selling them would love to have you think that though.

[@learnitfromwilliam]

@@shaunaustin8821 that's true, good point

[@rexgoliath4032]

Fate Unbound Quite true. Distributing the weight within the trailer toward the front, having a heavy enough truck (3/4 to 1 ton truck), not over loading truck or trailer, having properly inflated tires (NOT under inflated), and most importantly, not driving too fast are the best safe guards for preventing trailer sway. It’s best to never go past 60-65 mph, even though your truck can easily go faster pulling your rig. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I think these weight distribution bars give people a false sense of safety. All the factors mentioned above are more important.

[@learnitfromwilliam]

@@rexgoliath4032 I agree with all you've said except for the last statement. Even if the weight is distributed properly, you should never ever believe that sway is not going to happen. Something as simple as a semi truck passing by can create a wind tunnel and throw the trailer into sway. It's all physics, not hype. At a minimum, sway bars should always be used. It's for the safety of everyone on the road, not just the folks pulling the trailer.

[@mattmais6497]

Sorry if this question has been asked already but have you thought about lifting your trailer? If so, what has stopped you out of curiosity? We have a Springdale mini that is lifted and my thoughts are that I would just back on up and not have to unhitch, but is that practice even allowed? Thanks!

[@eprofessio]

I like how you park in the ravine.

[@bitworkx6028]

Nice Trick. Great idea getting out ofa tight narrow spot.

[@williammurray1564]

40 miles per day sounds ideal to me! The time spent finding water and a campsite not so much. When I was a full timer we stayed mostly in RV parks , believe me that can have its own challenges! For instance, I don’t like making reservations - I know! It’s a personal problem! When I worked I had schedules, when I retired, no schedules. Some full RV parks have overflow areas some don’t. Walmart here we come - I don’t like Walmart for camping - another personal problem. And then there are the parks you are afraid to pull into once you see them, and of course there are the ones you wish you had not set up in after you did! And finally may I tell you that in general I wouldn’t pull into a site where I can’t turn around or safely back out of - but I may back in even from a fairly busy road - in general I think it’s safer to back in then to back out! But that’s personal preference. You guys do good. I hope you keep taking those horrible roads to experience the beauty and solitude, I’m jealous!

[@richardkoch8752]

David and Roe have you added anything to help with your trailers suspension? Maybe a Cree 300 or maybe a system with shocks? I love your blinds you installed......what a great color :)

[@tonybush2]

I air down the trailer and truck when going down roads like that. Softens the ride a bit and takes the sharp jarring bumps a little bit

[@rexgoliath4032]

Tony Bush Under inflated tires are more likely to have blow out though.

[@tonybush2]

@@rexgoliath4032 at a higher speeds than what they are driving down the dirt road yes i agree. but not true at low speeds. low tire pressure blow outs happen because of the heat caused by driving at high speeds with a low tire...its heat build up. if you are traveling at those low speeds the tire is not getting the same amount of heat build up. now if you are trying to do some crazy turning where you are trying to pivot the trailer, you may roll the tire off the bead but you would have to have the pressure pretty low. there is still a to low of tire pressure, but if you normaly run 80psi you could easily notice a big difference at 60psi squishyness wise.

[@rexgoliath4032]

Tony Bush Okay, maybe you’re correct for low speed driving.

[@mikedidier525]

Thanks for all the videos... A 5th wheel does give a better turning radius: However, there is much less tolerance when the truck and trailer are at different inclines. Getting on/off the road, thru those ruts, the bottom of a 5th wheel might hit the bed of the truck. You also have to be careful if an incline levels out to fast. Sounds like you might need some grease on the suspension. 🙂

[@4theriders]

my gf and i are full time travellers as well... i understand much of what you're saying. we boondock 99% of the time as well. my personal google maps is full of pins for water, dump, and places to stay. :D

[@LStofer417]

Nothing you have said has made me change my mind about boondocking. I want the seclusion that it provides. I did learn something new, your little trick. Very useful information, thanks. That is why I watch your videos, I always learn something.

[@sherried.3861]

OMG you guys! You said everything. We have experienced it all! I don’t know why we still get stressed out looking for a site. Anything will do for a night! And earplugs take care of noise . But the worst is the water and dump issue. We are seriously considering a composting toilet. That would definitely take the stress off a bit.

[@headdown1]

I have one. Best addition since solar.

[@deenibeeniable]

Every time I watch one of your videos I run & get another tool out of the "tools to store" box. Yesterday it was torque wrench, today it's staple gun.

[@fireincumbents]

I ran across your trick years ago when I had my first RV and I had a great site in Flagstaff, but couldn't maneuver out... I think most people stumble upon that trick at some point in their RV towing careers!

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

I like the drone shots, and your pets.... Sweetie, she's so s... ❤️

[@ThisAdventureFamily]

Great tip for getting out of right narrow spaces

[@chrispycriter6682]

we got a 13 ft and we get into some tight spots a never thought of that thanks for shareing and we love our trailer we can drop it and explore so the bigboys have noten on you and I again thanks for shareing

[@BKKKevin]

Another scope out trick is to have a cheap pop up tent to set up at a free site to save it then go get your rig ;-)

[@kevinhuss8291]

With all those rough roads you drive on with the trailer keep a eye on those leaf spring hangers on the trailer, they can and will break right off the frame.

[@FateUnbound]

Yep I'm sure it'll happen some day. And when it does we'll fix it.

[@headdown1]

Yep. Exactly that happened to me with my 5th wheel. I drove 60 miles at 65 mph with it broke without knowing. Discovered it in Yuma when they jacked it up to repack the wheel bearings.

[@tonybush2]

If you havnt can you do an update on how your solar system is holding up, and what maintenance you have had to do to the panels, batteries, and associated things?

[@davidh5009]

Looks like truck and trailer packed up ready to travel in the morning and then trying to beat sundown in the evening resulted in the first "hand-held" video in quite a while. That's experienced based priorities at work! :-)

[@shaunaustin8821]

I just purchased a 26 footer, and backing up is my biggest worry right now. That was a great tip for dropping the trailer and moving the truck to the other side if I get myself in a bind and don't know how else to maneuver!

[@rexgoliath4032]

Shaun Austin Practice backing up in a large empty parking lot, and set up cones or something to maneuver around. But, the more you do it, the easier it gets.

[@mariecraig239]

You’ve earned a restful sleep enjoy it!

[@FateUnbound]

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[@rvboondocker2559]

I agree that the Mount Rainier one was the most beautiful campsite I have ever seen. At the top of that hill with the mountains all around was spectacular. Maybe you should do a top 10 personal best and favorite sites that you stayed thus far.?

[@_GntlStone_]

Great points! The pros most definitely outweigh the cons re: boondocking. The solitude alone... Can't wait to see where you end up next! Safe travels! ps. If you're still in the area, the sunset horseback ride at the ranch near V-Bar-V is s definite must. And V-Bar-V is pretty cool too, it's another petroglyph/pictogram site.

[@mymustangs]

LOL Two point, drop, one point and hook. We have to do this every time at our Tennessee drive way.

[@afwilbanks4172]

Hey guys..you two are the best!! I enjoy watching your travels. Your trailer trick reminded me of doing the same thing in my 18 wheeler once ( my true rookie days). Got myself in a true bind, but it works!! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@Squaredbets]

Been watching you guys for over a year easily now, just want to give you a heads up on a community called boondockers welcome, they have so many people across both countries, the website is terrific and all places let u know if they have water, some charge for it, some don't, it's a great resource for about $50 for the year, I don't think many will have dump stations but for sure water. Give it a look, amazing network. It's called boondockers welcome. Keep up the great videos and awesome life style, cheers!

[@TheOriginalJealotFaith]

I knew it! I was watching as you were describing the problem and having a "trick" and I immediately pictured exactly what you did. ;-)

[@Billy_Darley]

5:30 good point. that gives me an idea. im thinking if i had a trailer i would try welding on some linear actuators that i could swing up to have more ground clearance than the stabilizer jacks give you. they could easily be removable as well. might not have quite the lifting strength of those jacks but enough to provide "stability".

[@naturegirl5681]

What are your intervals to maintain your suspensions given the way you travel?

[@dennisportillo6074]

The problem of finding a decent dump site seems to be a common dilemma out there. I do not have a solution for that, but if my fellow RV folks find yourself traveling through SW Wyoming on I-80 our local water treatment plant has a decent dump station that is easy access from the interstate. There is not human consumption water but can be used to rinse your black water tank. Take the Flaming Gorge/US 191 south exit 99 I believe and take the service road (Sunset blvd) twords Rock Springs, the plant is about a mile down the road on the right.

[@jeremybyers8017]

I do love your videos, and I LOVE the reflections from most of the places yawl go to! I would take a picture and have your front window look like that for ever! Be safe and very soon I will be RV'ing just like you two! (Just not as well known thru out the World to see!) LOL Bless You All

[@FateUnbound]

Thank you Jeremy we're glad you enjoy them! Best of luck to you when you start traveling!! 👍😁 -David

[@jeremybyers8017]

@@FateUnbound I would send more but I am %100 Disabled and it's hard to survive making less then a Grand a month~~~ But Yawl Deserve It!!!

[@TF856]

That looks to me like the hard way. It looked like you had lots of room to turn around or just back out, even in the aerial view. Make sure that your truck mirrors are wide enough to look around and behind your trailer. If they're not wide enough to look behind your trailer you could get a ticket in some states. You should also have six inch diameter clearance mirrors on each side of your truck also to see your blind spots better, just like the big rigs. Not those tiny little two inch mirrors that don't hardly help at all. The more you practice backing out the better you'll get at it. Eventually you might pull down a long road where there's nowhere to turn around and there's a dead end. Once I was driving a semi in unfamiliar territory at night down a narrow road that was the wrong road and I had to back up a quarter mile out to another road where I had to back around a sharp corner to get turned around. A backup camera on the back of your trailer should be a big help. The higher you mount it the better.

[@turnbullstravels735]

Ha! No, we had never heard of that! Will keep it in mind as we travel in our tt! 👍

[@HSkyler]

Super video, excellent tips! Thank you!! You answered a few boondocking logistics questions I've had for a while, especially the turning around tip. Question: Have you ever gone down a road too narrow for two RV's passing next to each other? What do you do in a situation like that?

[@priscillaharber6842]

We had to back up... The downside of having a more maneuverable r.v. than a travel trailer & truck...

[@Michelle-js5kh]

Did this yesterday - just crossed my fingers! Luckily I only ran into other off road vehicles

[@toddramsay977]

It takes an hour to get out of the National Forest. Isn't that grand? I would love it!

[@stattytravels4638]

Guys, the suspension in both our truck and trailer are made to move and take the bumps better, on a washboard road you are much better off going a bit faster, 35-40 and the ride will be so much smoother and no you suspension will not ware out any quicker if anything at all.. do love wasting your travels and hope to meet up one day...

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

Trailer needs a longer tongue ,possibly use an extension in the receiver,you would be able to turn around with a large loop.......can also.learn a maneuver used by truckers,, called a "Buttonhook" ... radius turn that looks like a keyhole.,,..used for tight corners and turns.... Another comment about some RV parks,, some (many) won't let you in for any use or service needs, like dumping or water ,,if your rig is over 10 years old.....regardless of condition......pristine remodeled...nope...10 yr or older no stop...

[@toddramsay977]

Don't forget about truck campers. Go Anywhere, Camp Anywhere, Tow anything. Hoorah!

[@adventureshark631]

How do you do 118 gallons of water. Feel free to point me to the video that explains that. I am going out soon and am thinging about getting a 30 gallon baldder to put in my towed 4x4 so I can go get or bring in extra water during my stay.

[@FateUnbound]

Jason is right on this one too! We have a 54 gallon fresh water tank on the trailer, and then we have eight 6 gallon jerry cans and a 16 gallon water tank in the bed of our truck for 118 gallons total.

[@1152jerry]

That’s a lot of extra weight to pack around. How many showers a day do you take? One gallon per day per person plus drinking water should be plenty. When we boondock we take ½ gallon of cold and add ½ gallon of hot then take a wipe down bath. This is plenty including washing your hair. When washing dishes wipe as much as possible before using water. Then spray with 50% vinegar solution scrub if necessary then rinse. This method uses very little water and they are very clean. We removed the RV toilet and went to a compost toilet. No more black tank dumping. Even if you use a bucket and peat Moss or wood shavings it beats the black tank.

[@gregorycarson3889]

Love your videos,I’m having a hard time trying to find dry camping areas in NC, I have to live through you guys👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

[@richtidd]

The listed speck for your FW is 52gal. You said you have 110gal. Guess you added an additional FW tank?

[@zanelowery6718]

Hi ya'll! I've been looking into Full-Time RVing.. quick question for you. When you stay on BLM land, do you normally have internet service? Do you guys have a video on internet that I can watch? Thank you for all the videos you have made for my partner and I to watch. :)

[@CharlesinGA]

You probably need to revamp the suspension on the trailer. Put something like the Dexter E-z Flex, or the Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers in the place of the plain old solid equalizer arm that sits between the front and back springs. Also may need new springs as they DO break, as Grand Adventure will attest to, and also replace the spring eye bushings, as the originals are plastic and are usually worn out within a few miles of leaving the factory. If you don't already have them, some good shocks such as Ranchos will be a big help also.

[@georgemcdaniel8625]

Why don't trailers have hitches on both ends? One for long haul and one for short use.

[@adventureshark631]

When you guys added solar you did not add batteries. I know you have 400 AH of battery. I have installed 340 AH and am wonderig if it is enough to get through the night. How do your batteries last?

[@FateUnbound]

Correct, and Jason is also right. We have 400Ah but could really use 600Ah. When we are both editing video on a cloudy day we can go through about 50% battery capacity (200Ah) in a single day. If you aren't using heavy draw appliances like high power computers or something similar then 340Ah should do you just fine. 340Ah will be plenty of storage for most RVers.

[@ka9vmp]

Its more expensive but if you go with lithium ion batteries you can use its full capacity without harming the battery. Not to mention how much less they weigh compared to lead acid.

[@audiophilephile]

Next time try rotating the truck without dropping the trailer. Back up to the side as you did, then, move foward and backward repeatedly, two feet each, steering to move the truck front end a foot or so on each fore-aft cycle. There might not always be room to do this, but in the case in this video, there was.

[@vicO1323]

Speaking of rough roads. I stayed at a campsite further down the road from your place in McCall Idaho. I don't know how you took your trailer around that one corner on the mountain. There's a small price to pay for quiet and solitude when camping.

[@ricardostravels3265]

Epic Travel Day.... love the trailer sounds segment "well done"! By the way - I'm having trouble deciding who looked more tired at the end of the trip, you guys or Sweetie and Alice. Butters looks like... "What". ~Safe and Happy Travels!

[@osiriswills6749]

Plan on heading up there in the next 2 weeks to do some camping myself. What camping site is that by the way. The view is beautiful

[@wellsonwheels457]

I have a question. Is 118 gallons if water easy to carry? Does it affect your ease of travel? Heavy a problem?? Just curious does it effect the bumpy roads even more? Im naive and have no clue so be kind!! 😆 thank you

[@FateUnbound]

Water weighs just over 8 pounds per gallon, so 118 gallons weighs almost 1,000 pounds! Roughly half of that is in the fresh tank of our trailer and the other half is in the bed of our truck. So you definitly need a heavy duty pickup to haul that much weight around. Our 3/4 ton diesel pulls it no problem though. More weight can result in more trailer sway, but a weight distribution hitch with sway control can alleviate that.

[@jamiespenner]

Could you send out the drone to look for a better site? I don't know how far your range is on the drone, or how far you can zoom in to find a better site.

[@dang558]

I’m curious as to what kind of emergency plan you have if you get stuck out there? Appreciate all your videos so far😊

[@lennysoff-gridlivingandrvi5714]

Since water is always a concern, is Sweetie a clean drinker or sloppy drinker? My Buddy the American Staffordshire Terrier is a 65-pound puppy that I rescued about six weeks ago. He is a very sloppy drinker and leaves behind a lot of drool in his water bowl so I'm dumping, rinsing, and refilling constantly. One of the reasons I follow y'all is because y'all travel with a BIG dog. I'm not traveling yet but I am trying to be as off-grid as possible now, in preparation.

[@aljorgy2310]

How long is your trailer, from hitch to bumper?

[@robnye8788]

Backing into a campsite is a lot easier than trying to back out

[@bitworkx6028]

Boondocking gives you the freedom to do mostly what you want and be able to hear nature instead of another camper.

[@FateUnbound]

Agreed, boondocking is the best 👍

[@ka9vmp]

If you are lucky. Too many people love their own noise.

[@joerodriguez6780]

Great video and advice. Off topic....are the shades on your windows after market? If so what are they?

[@jlscielo]

Such beautiful sites and freeee! 👍🐶🐈🐈

[@FateUnbound]

Yeah we loved it there!

[@deltabravo1257]

I remember the location of that other campsite...in WA, off Hwy 410.

[@n6nvr]

Swing by Montezumas Castle if you get the chance. They liked dogs when we were there a few years ago.

[@bren1425]

WOW those drone views were high!

[@thomasarcher4034]

In Arizona we intentionally leave our roads in complete disrepair to keep tourists away. It's only partially successful. ;)

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Completely agree, doesn't help all the posts with gps coordinates, every van dweller and their dog are crawling all over them.

[@n6nvr]

I heard the City Fathers and Mothers in Tucson have been trying it in town for a few years now.

[@keithlangdon1103]

How do you guys get over 100 gallons of water? Did you do a vid on how you’re carrying that much?

[@FateUnbound]

In our rig tour video we show where and how we store our extra water but to sum it up for you: We have 54 gallons of freshwater storage that came with our trailer, and we have a 16 gallon leg tank in the bed of our truck along with eight 6 gallon water jugs. We are actually planning on getting rid of 4 of the water jugs and getting another leg tank in May.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

We, well I want to do some boondocking. I think I can talk my wife into a 2-3 day boondocking trip. I want to enjoy the dead silence and the dark night sky by not having light pollution. I don't think we could do it all the time like yall do but i think a few days here and there would work. Also the time and road condition is something to consider. Great insight, thanks.

[@garyreed354]

had to do that trick many times

[@mark98070]

You have how much fresh water capacity?? I've only got 43 gallons and use it up in 2 days :(

[@FateUnbound]

We have a 54 gallon fresh water tank in our trailer and another 64 gallons in the bed of our truck in jerry cans and water tanks.

[@sactopyrshep]

mikey mike you will get used to using a LOT less water. Not taking showers every day, using very few dishes and using very little water cleaning them and using a toilet method that does not require adding water. There are nomads that average less than 7 gallons of water a day for everything. At least that’s what they say on their YT channel :-)

[@kristiandsarah9880]

I’m surprised Cottonwood didn’t have dump sites and freshwater somewhere..I think it’s the bigger of the towns in the valley.

[@burtbennett]

David, have you upgraded your suspension to handle the rough terrain? Something like this is a giant plus for your suspension: www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter-Axle/K71-358-00.html

[@deanh7190]

You guys find some of the nicest boondocking locations and we noticed that you utilize a lot of Forest Service roads. Do you ever see Class A's or Super C's in these boondocking areas? Especially this last one in Sedona which looked ideal. TY & take care. ps: we are considering a Super C w/ 150 gal water capacity.

[@jessarellanes6648]

Thanks

[@gypsyarah9206]

SMART good thinking