Exploring New Mexico in the Truck Camper. I found some great boondocking spots.

On a three day trip into New Mexico with the truck camer I found some awesome boondocking spots. I could not have imagined how beautiful New Mexico is. The Arctic Fox has handled the forestry roads with no complaints. Vacations like these make me wish I could live full time in the camper. Come along for the trip.

[@redfoot69]

Been down interstate 412 panhandle oklahoma many times

[@jeffreyandre8687]

Hey Brother, Love your channel. You just traveled out to my backyard to the Rockies. I’m in North Carolina now, but originally from Colorado. My boys and I used to hit the road every weekend with my camper, so your channel brings back those special memories. I’m thinking about buying another camper for the grandkids now because your channel. As a retired Marine I had enough sleeping on the ground. I always told the boys we are camping with all the amenities❤

[@kingforaday8725]

Strange hearing someone say they've never seen an adobe home. Enjoy.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

We do have stucco homes, but its unusual to see new ones. I think it's to expensive compared to other building options. As far as an adobe homes.....first time. I'm not sure if stucco and adobe the same thing either. It just goes to show how big this Country is. I could spend a lifetime exploring the US and not see everything it has. It was really fun exploring someplace new. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesb4267]

Kenny, you must have missed that memo "There's Nothing to see in New Mexico". I never realized that myself until someone from Colorado ( who goes often to NM ) said that she would hear this all the time through the years as it seemed to be a well known thing/saying about that state. So I had to check out that theory myself and was through Taos, the bridge over the Rio Grand, Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument, Carlsbad caverns, various other native ruin sites, Carlsbad to visit the little green men, White Sands NP, Cloudcroft, a little known location of fantastic petroglyphs, Valley of Fires to name off most of what I had a chance to see. My conclusion, they were right, there is nothing to see in NM or so I tell those who think they know but have never been there !. Quite the houses for sure, I took a tour of a very old adobe church with 3 foot thick walls but never had an opportunity to see inside an adobe home.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I definitely need to check out more of the state. Hopefully in the years to come I find more time.

[@kennethgibson9527]

Kenny you're vidios are fantastic looking , great footage with you're drone .& the thunder storms are something else..keep up the good vidios 😂

[@Out2gtcha]

Thanks for the vid, the wife and I are looking to head to NM with our Off Grid trailer.

[@tommackay7433]

I fell in love with New Mexico a few years ago and finally moved here this past August.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

You guys have a hidden gem of a state. I don't hear people talk about New Mexico as much as some of the other western states. But it was one of the most beautiful states I have visited.

[@MissouriPenny]

Love your channel thankyou for sharing ❤️

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulginter6063]

I believe people feel safer in numbers as well Kenny!

[@kthom89]

Yes the Rocky Mountain chain starts up in Canada and goes all the way down to Mexico

[@EdExTechur]

I couldn't drive with a crock pot full of food cooking in the cab. That would drive me nuts. I usually go up through Raton at least once every summer. Beautiful country. Ed

[@danrt52]

It's been fun watching these older videos and then seeing how you have grown with your edits and drone shots with your newer stories. Keep it going Kenny.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you so much! It's a learning process. I've been having fun with it. I really appreciate you watching the older videos.

[@kthom89]

Hi brother you got a good spot up there near Red River when you where into Cimarron that's a Kit Carson's part of the country. Further north of Cimarron is the Philmont Scout Ranch it was originally owned by Phillips Dodge the oil tycoon and he donated to the Boy Scouts they have their summer jamborees up there. I am glad that you like New Mexico. Be safe

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I figured you would know exactly where I was in this video.

[@kthom89]

@@KennyOfAllTrades yes sir

[@yooperdog]

Another great video Kenny.

[@BillSprague]

Cimarron Canyon is a favorite of mine along with about all of New Mexico. I have family there, so I can mooch dock whenever I need to. 😉

[@mkredenbaugh6322]

Again, thank you, Kenny. Nebraska State Park was amazing. Archery, pool, horse riding, fishing, everything. And yes I know those comments belong to video 20.😂

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That's awesome you went back and checked out the older videos. I really had no clue what I was doing back then. The audio, along with editing and camera shots, were pretty ruff. But it's fun to see the progression. I still don't know what I'm doing... but I have fun doing it!

[@duanecooley2733]

One of my favorite areas. We have an upcoming trip to explore the area from Red River New Mexico to Pagosa Springs Colorado. Our last trip was to the Gila National Forest. If you've never been there you have to check it out!!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks Duane. I'll have to check that out.

[@bubblehed738]

I work in New Mexico a lot in the Delaware Basin oil fields of extreme SE New Mexico. Not near as pretty as where you were. Gotta watch out for those low hanging storm clouds in NM, they hide 🛸 👽. 😁😆

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That would have been awesome to see!!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

I've been thinking of a truck camper set up like you have there great job thanks .

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks. I love exploring in the truck camper. I see the prices are coming back down a little. Don't be scared of looking at an older one. Just be mindful of the issues that come along with the older campers. Mines a 2004.

[@mrs.h3]

What a beautiful state! Thank you for taking us a long. God bless 💜💙💜

[@otownhilbilly]

I'm really liking your videos keep up the good work 👍

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Those were a couple of great looking boondocking spots. I'm heading to northern New Mexico next summer, hoping to check out a couple of spots there. Thanks for sharing!

[@Altman_Outdoors]

Loving the channel. Keep it up!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It was a really fun vacation I had. I have got 2 more videos coming up on this road trip.

[@Altman_Outdoors]

@@KennyOfAllTrades can’t wait!

[@mkredenbaugh6322]

So far this is the most beautiful spot. Santa Fe, Mora, New Mexico are beautiful. But there are wonderful rock formations especially in Mora. Yes the houses are quite different and cooler built that way.

[@jazzy8084]

Hey Kenny, havn't seen you on youtube in a while. Hope you're doing ok. Still love watching your videos. Good to see ya mate.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Sometimes KZbin don't show smaller channels in people's home page. I'm still putting out a video every Tuesday at 5pm. I'm almost up to 100 videos. Hopefully you will enjoy some of my latest videos. It's been super cold up here but that means I've had the forests to myself. Thanks for watching!

[@susangordon5198]

We are going to be out that way next month, can hardly wait!

[@susanroberts6514]

Love New Mexico. You are living my dream.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment!

[@ramonapuckett3059]

I’m enjoying watching your earlier videos, and I think the nature films are awesome. ❤

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them, and I really appreciate you checking them out. It's fun to see how much I've learned about recording and editing over the years.

[@victoriaaguilar266]

Adobe for house siding in New Mexico, Arizona some parts of Utah. It’s cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is really interesting. I bet it would work well in Minnesota too. Thanks for watching.

[@SoloHiker1]

Great video, Mahalo for sharing.

[@robertdodd9623]

Enjoyed the episode, Beautiful country

[@dadams19111]

I am glad that I found your channel. It is outside of the blah, blah, blah that other KZbin travelers are doing. Breath of fresh air for sure! Is that truck 4wd? I have a 2wd 2500 and I want to start boondocking.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It is a 4x4. To be honest though.....I have never used the 4x4 on anything other then snow and getting stuck way back on mouintain forestry roads during multiple days of rain. It's definitely not a must have. It's super nice to have, but not a must. I would look for a camper first and worry about looking for a 4x4 later. You may find that you don't need the 4x4 and your truck will do just fine. Just get get out there and enjoy life. Thanks for watching.

[@gunflintexplorer7071]

Hey Kenny, I also have a truck camper and also from Minnesota. Where you located in MN? I'm in Ham Lake. I enjoyed the video and I'm heading to Texas, New Mexico and Arizona in June 2022.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I'm up in the Brainerd lakes area. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your trip next year! Thanks for watching.

[@coonlakebackwoods]

We backpacked Philmont in Cimmaron 2 summers ago. What a beautiful place!

[@randyedmisten1374]

In my Swiss steak I make it same way but I add onion n mushrooms in mine just found you out this week already a year in on your videos thanks for the ideal have truck just need to find camper I work every day so my weekends will be coming free so I can so some adventures ty great videos

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is awesome to hear! I wish I had off Tuesday and Wednesdays instead of Saturday and Sunday. But at least people can see theres still tons of opportunities for secluded camping on the weekends. I'm gonna add onions and mushrooms next time, that's sounds delicious! Have fun and be safe with the Truck Camper!

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

3:03, you are a traveling cook genius!! Slow cooker in the truck while you travel, nice. And I bet it smells pretty darn good…

[@TrevorTrades]

Oh my gosh! We live in OK and went out to the Balloon Fiesta a few years ago, I know exactly where you're talking about with the birds. We thought we were driving into a Stephen King novel! My wife and I tell that story to this day! We actually just made this this drive a few weeks ago to go back as well. No suicidal birds this time for us.

[@mandib757]

That looked so beautiful. Awesome video again!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

😊

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Aaaand we’re back to Kenny’s cooking channel… just like that. Love it.

[@goober9983]

Your production skills picked up on this episode. love the drone footage, even heard the loud generator during the storm 😂

[@SquarebodyTruckCamper]

Great video as always! You truck camper adventure videos keep me motivated to complete my build. Thanks again Kenny!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I have been watching your build. I really like the colors that you picked out. You have been doing an excellent job.

[@tommackay7433]

I’ve gotten really good info in the past from Rangers about dispersed camping.

[@PegsFlamingoville]

One for the algorithms. Let’s get you up to 100k.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I appreciate that so much!!

[@michaelderr9736]

I'm really enjoying your videos! Boondocking looks like a lot of fun. I'm just learning about it now from you and others on KZbin. I'd love to try it sometime soon. Honestly, my main concern with camping so far off grid would be safety and security. I haven't had a chance to watch all of your videos, so I apologize if you've already addressed this question but how worried are you about your safety on these solo trips, especially when you don't have cell service? I'm concerned that a solo camper out in the middle of nowhere could look like an opportunity for criminals, especially at night. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Take care and keep up the good work!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Great question! I haven't really addressed it...There have been a few videos where I came across a sketchy looking campsites. I just move along. I think once you do it, it gets easier. Think of it this way.....most property crimes come from easy opportunity, so don't be an easy target. Crimes of violence usually happen between known subjects, so go by yourself. Lol. I know easier said then done. I'll have to do a video on it. I was in Law Enforcement for years, I worked Patrol and gave classes in situational awareness and active shooter defense. I'm sure my prior training has a lot to do with feeling comfortable in uncomfortable situations. But I've never had a major issue either. In the last 1.5 years of making weekly videos I have only came across three odd ducks, each of those situations I easily removed myself from.

[@timthompson8297]

It’s always fun to see new and different country. More often than not, the summer monsoon storms don’t last long. Love the music.

[@downbytheriver501]

Oof, you be going the wrong direction this time of year! I bet it must be scorching hot down there. But I guess up here in montana, it's been in the mid 90s the last month, setting record high temps and droughts during it. Finally got a tiny bit of break the last couple days, thankfully.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It really has been hot all over. Later on I get a little bit higher in the mountain. Starting to find some cooler temps. Thanks for watching

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Really awesome video! I love how “raw” it feels. Just the try it out and see attitude, is inspiring…

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shilosheena]

Cool vid ever do any outdoor cooking campfire cast iron

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

When Mandy is with me we start up a campfire. I have a breakfast scramble that I make in the big cast iron over the fire, it tastes great. It's scrambled eggs with onions, green and red peppers,potatoes, bacon, sausage and a lot of butter and seasoning. When I'm all by myself I very rarely start a fire. I do like using the cast iron inside the camper though.

[@shilosheena]

@@KennyOfAllTrades that sounds great looking forward to a video of that some times I go away for few days and make it a point of that I am only cooking over campfire I do bunch winter camp too and always cook outside I sometimes bring atv with me easy way to explore area

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That's a great idea. Definitely something I can include in a future video. I'd like to do a little Winter camping myself. When the ice is thick enough I was going to bring the truck camper on the lake to do a catch and cook video

[@stevosUSN]

Great video, how do you find those campsites, ?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I basically use the same three apps no matter where I am. Google Earth, On X Hunt, and freecampsites.net On X Hunt does the best job with showing which lands are public and what is private. Once I know where public lands are I use Google Earth to find dispersed camping along forestry roads. There is so much free camping out there.

[@stevosUSN]

@@KennyOfAllTrades Thank you

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Hey buddy, next time you venture to New Mexico, hit me up and I can give you some good boondocking areas. I know the state very well, and I am slowly mapping out all the forests. Take care!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Very cool! Thank you so much!

[@didibolter9362]

I think that New Mexico is beautiful! 😍 🤗 😀 👏 👏 👏

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Kenny you travel far this time, a three-day trip to New Mexico what a beautiful place

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That was an awesome road trip. I had 16 days...no plans...I just drove. I had no clue where I was going. Every day I woke up and looked at OnX map for my next free campsite. I hopped from state to state without a care in the world. I miss those days...that was on heck of a good time.

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

@@KennyOfAllTrades just thought you should get away, see some beautiful places by yourself

[@10GOLDENWOOD20]

Mule deer. Looks like you're west of Taos. Looks like you drove along the Rio Grande. Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the background. Nice truck/camper setup!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I think you're right. That was an awesome road trip. I'd love to do it again.

[@gbadeboadebowale4488]

Phenomenal !!! Just my type of site, not a lot of anything. These boon-docking sites were great. I sincerely enjoy solitude to the max. Thank you for taking us along as usual 🙂

[@kthom89]

Denver is not the only mile high city Albuquerque is a mile high as well

[@jimcollins8097]

Santa Fe is almost 1.5 miles high

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Crazy, I had no clue.

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

4:06, oh God yes! Beautiful!!

[@Kaljor92]

First video of yours I’m coming across! Nicely done and great shots. Love the rig

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! I'm about as green as they come with making videos. Only been doing it for a few months, but I'm enjoying it, and learning a lot about editing and making videos. I did not own a computer or camera 5 months ago. I bought this stuff used of ebay. I have been traveling mostly alone, the videos started so I could document where I have been for my girlfriend and two daughters. I'm really glad others are enjoying the travels as well! A new video of the coolest state park I have ever seen comes out in 2.5 hours! Thanks for watching!!

[@Kaljor92]

@@KennyOfAllTrades gonna subscribe so i can watch it tonight! I just bought a travel trailer a month ago with my girlfriend and we plan to make a big trip to the west next year so we’re both just living vicariously through everyone doing our dream haha. Greetings from NY!

[@Paul-rc1pk]

Went across northern N.M. on Hywy 64 and it is one of my favorite routes. So many cool towns and people to encounter.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Agreed 👍 thanks for watching!

[@IggnantOG]

I just got back to Minnesota from 7 months in New Mexico. It is beautiful. Super nice people. Tons of sunshine. 4-20 friendly. I might go back there next winter.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I was surprised by how beautiful it was. I don't hear a lot about New Mexico as a camping destination, but It was one of my favorite camping locations.

[@IggnantOG]

@@KennyOfAllTrades, I was on my way to Quartzsite and when I got to Elephant Butte I had no reason to travel farther. Loved it dispersed but my diesel heater went out so I got a camp spot. Less than 5 bucks a night you get water, elec, covered table, shower, Garbage, can't beat it till it gets hot then the boaters take over all the campgrounds. They can have it because there are plenty of mountains to explore. I fely safe and welcomed in the parts I was in.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@Iggnant1 That is awesome! Five bucks for water and electricity, what a deal! That sounds like a great winter hangout. I'm glad you mentioned safty. When I was boondocking I felt very comfortable. There were some sketchy towns along the way, but that's in every state. Once I was alone on public lands, all the worries went away.

[@IggnantOG]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I swear, in most of the campgrounds in the state parks, I would dare to leave my wallet on the picnic table, go to town, come back and the wallet would still be there. That's how I feel about the area I was in. Minnesota state parks are nothing like New Mexico state parks.

[@doughutchison6382]

Great video! We’ve been to Red River and explored the area a couple of times. This video is a great example why we recently sold our fifth wheel and ordered a new truck camper. November won’t get here soon enough!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I'm excited for you.The truck camper provides so much freedom to explore.

[@scottstevens6380]

Thank you.

[@tommackay7433]

Must be monsoon season.

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

19:20 yeah, I feel the same about my setup. I love my rig, just like you do. I get compliments about it all the time. Keep up the good work. Your adventures are inspiring and amazing. Love your content. So sorry I’m late to the party. But, I truly enjoy your productions. Keep on keeping on.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks. It cool you are going back and checking out the old videos. I have learned a lot about the process of making a video over the years. Sometimes I cringe at the old videos. But it's cool to see how the channel has evolved.

[@edwtg59]

Nice video Kenny! We’re hoping to spend some time exploring NM soon, so this is especially interesting to me. Thanks for sharing!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I am up North in Minnesota as we speak. I got 2 days to put together a video. I absolutely love Minnesota and what it has to offer. The western side is Quarry and Prarie lands. The central part is mostly forests. Northern east on Superior with the sawtooth mountain range is my favorite. And the bluffs in the south east is beautiful. If you need any advice on camping locations get a hold of me. The entire state is safe other then North Mlps an some areas on reservation land .

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I just read your message again. I have a touch of dyslexia. I read that you were going to be exploring MN soon. Not New Mexico. So my message Probably sounds a little foolish. But I will still stick to my word and offer you any advice if you come up my way.

[@edwtg59]

LoL…I knew what you meant. 😁. Don’t be surprised if I take you up on your MN offer sometime though! Terry

[@50spudman]

🥔👍✌️

[@terrymathis4213]

Aren't there homes known as adobe. It's really different there. Saw a video from Dome Life when they were over there. They showed Rio grand waters, red mts area (don't recall if that's right name ). other places they stayed. It was interesting.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It was an interesting place. The views were amazing. I'll be honest though. Some of the towns were sketchy. I remember in one small twon some painted "turn around, you don't belong here" on a 4x8 sheet of plywood. There was gang graffiti spray painted everywhere. I was definitely out of my element.

[@michaeltaylor4984]

New Mexico used to be a great place. After 50 years, I moved to Arizona. The mountains here are just as fun.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I'd love to make it to Arizona one day. It looks beautiful in photos, I bet it's breathtaking in real life.

[@michaeltaylor4984]

@@KennyOfAllTrades There are things to do and places to see, from hot desert to cool piney woods. It's a great place to live. Lots of free camping all over the state.

[@forrestsmith2732]

Curious on your crockpot use. Do you plug it into the outlet in the truck or use cigarette lighter? And is that just a huge rubber band you secure the lid with?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Yes, that was a big rubber band to securethe lid. I have a 1100 watt inverter mounted in the back seat. I use it for charging power tool batteries, the ebike battery, or sometimes the crock-pot.

[@catholiccamper]

Good video! Do you know the coordinates of your boondock area?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

GPS: 36.7267, -105.39648 It was a beautiful spot outside of a small town Red River. The town looked like something out of a Halmark movie. I bet it's beautiful this time of year.

[@catholiccamper]

Thank you!

[@kevins1002]

What time of year was this?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It was end of July in 2021

[@gusthesheltie154]

Bigfoot country 👀

[@noworriesmate5903]

X

[@northerniltree]

Swiss steak is better with chicken.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Is it still called Swiss Steak? Or is it called Swiss Chicken? I bet it would be good. Next time, I'll give it a try.

[@northerniltree]

@@KennyOfAllTrades Look, I'm a professional comedian, not a chef. To prove it, Swiss chicken would taste funny.

[@kthom89]

I think you and your girlfriend and me and my girlfriend need hookup I show you around New Mexico and you guys show us around Minnesota and never been to Minnesota.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Mandi and I were just talking about how nice it would be to have some locals that could show us all of the hidden gems when we check out an area.

[@michellecolson3901]

"Suicidal birds" 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@ronbowman4145]

At 17 minutes you said you only live once. That's so wrong, you only die once, you live everyday if you're doing it right.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That's great advice! I like thinking as well 👍