FIRST trip in new Brinkley RV + Interior RV Tour

[@anthonybrown618]

That little hide a way space is perfect for a "HOME DEFENSE" tool. You can never be to safe. Glad you took us along on this trip and gave us a tour of your new rig.

[@Roadwarier9871]

Paranoia will destroya.....

[@seekingadventures]

We have a tankless water heater. My wife and I can go almost two weeks on 70 gallons of water Boondocking. We keep a bucket in the shower and a small tub in the kitchen sink, when we are waiting for the water to warm up we fill the bucket and tub, we then use that water to go #2 in the toilet. Also when we shower we wet down and shut the water off, lather and then rinse.

[@BrinkleyRV]

Congratulations on your new Model Z 3100. Welcome to the Brinkley RV family.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!!

[@mum2jka]

We don't have a tankless water heater but we do the dishes the old fashioned way by filling a collapsible basin with water and soap and wash all our dishes that way. Then any cold water that comes out first before filling the basin, we collect in a large jug then put that in the basin after emptying the soapy water and rinse the dishes. For the shower, again we collect the cold water and use it for something else - eg. flushing the toilet. It works well to preserve water. Went to see a Brinkley in person this weekend and yeah, can totally understand why everyone is raving about them. Feels very homey and solid.

[@wildrvlife]

I think we might have to start doing things the old fashion way! We like our two week boondocking stays and so we’ll have to figure out something for sure

[@robertdavis6708]

What I like about filling my propane at Tractor Supply, they only charge you for the gallons filled. Some places carry a flat rate.

[@geminifox475]

Wow thanks

[@lancewulfers2502]

Switch the shower head to an oxygenics. Great feel and very low water usage.

[@candicehathaway2331]

The sliding dresser top is PERFECT for any 2A necessities 😉

[@philipforder9183]

Vicariously living through you two, always remember, and never forget..... you are living a lot of peoples dreams!

[@sunnycharacter]

Cheap countertops you were trying to think of I think is Formica.

[@wildrvlife]

Yeah!! That sounds right!

[@amielawhorn3537]

The. Silverware drawer is in the perfect place. Of if u put the plates and napkins on the little side table and your food on the island.. the silver is with the plates and cups.

[@SalteeChick]

I love the white interior! It's like a blank canvas to create your own color. Yes, a low profile AC with the thermostat in the unit. I hate those. Would rather have more control over the AC in the bedroom. And yes, I absolutely love peeling off the tape and plastic. So satisfying!

[@wildrvlife]

I agree on the ac it's not so great. However, they have upgraded with a wall thermostat in new models.

[@pattysnyder-z4d]

Nice rig!!

[@dalemarshall9736]

Very nice. Love the electric dump valves and the water siphon feature. Also the swing out windows. My 5th wheel has sliding windows so you can't keep them open if it rains. The whole layout just seems to bright and airy! And I'm sure Craig really doesn't miss pushing that slideout back in!

[@wildrvlife]

Ahhh I didn’t think about that with the windows but that is a great benefit of the swing out type ones! And lol yes!! We talk about that slide every time we go to pack up and how nice it is to just push a button now 😆

[@Imkikib]

Anyone else having audio issues? The rig looks great! Congratulations!

[@wildrvlife]

That's not great. Is there any chance you could share details of what was happening.

[@paulab984]

​@@wildrvlifeI'm new to you and this popped up. This is 8-7-24. I didn't have audio for almost all of your talking. If I turned it up a lot, I could faintly hear some music but not voice at all. Hate I missed so much good stuff!

[@wildrvlife]

@@paulab984 so sorry about that but we did get it figured out (it’s particularly a problem if you’re using headphones or something that uses Left/right speaker), but every video after and before this one should be fine!

[@roncuevas3313]

I added the carpet wraps to my steps. It really helped my dog out a lot.

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys... Congratulations on your new rig... It is beautiful... Love those electric dump Valves... A lot of nice features... Enjoy watching you guys slide down to sand dunes.... We have said it before but you guys are the cutest couple... always looking forward to your next video... Stay safe...J&A

[@wildrvlife]

You guys have become some of our favorite subscribers. We really appreciate your comments. Thank you!

[@onealmr]

39:05 I've owned my current RV for over 2 years and have used the bedroom tv once and that was the 1st night I owned it.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Very modern sleek looking fifth wheel! So nice having something new, and that it all works like it should.

[@wildrvlife]

Soooo nice to have everything working like it should…for now. Lol I am sure we’ll encounter problems eventually

[@ChasingTheSunRV]

Thanks for hanging out with us at the Dunes! We had a great time with you guys.

[@wildrvlife]

Hopefully, we will be able to run into each other again. It was a good time.

[@greenrush4313]

Your welcome

[@Michelle-ub9dg]

Just found your channel. What a lovely RV and what a lovely couple you are. Your dogs are beautiful too. It is so good that you are really enjoying life and living your dream. You are right - life is too short. I agree with someone else who has written you are living a lot of people's dreams. Thank you for a lovely video.

[@2manytoyz123]

Our 2023 Thor KW29 Class C has a “Water Miser” water diverter in the shower. When the valve is turned, water stops flowing through the shower head, and is diverted back into the fresh water tank. The result is the water temp doesn’t change when the valve is turned back to the shower position. This valve could be added to any RV, but a return water line would have to be run to the top of the fresh water tank.

[@Drvinnieboombatts]

Family photos in that space in the bedroom. What better in nice frames, and more nice pictures on the wall.

[@maryphillips1162]

Very beautiful RV. Would love to have your remote job. I was an otr truck driver. I miss being out there. And having an rv and a remote job like you have. I could do it. You both look so happy and having fun enjoying life. God bless you both. Love the videos. Looking forward for next week's video. Enjoy you week.❤❤❤

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much for joining us on our adventures!!

[@dianedarcy4812]

Sensitive stomach in digs stay away from chicken. Grain free causes heart issues. FYI. LOVE THE NEW RV. HOW EXCITING 🎉

[@wildrvlife]

I have heard that, but after going to the vet a lot. They recommended grain free, and it was the only thing that helped him.

[@RVUntethered]

We usually run the hot water to fill up our zero water pitcher too. Generally by the time the pitcher is full the water is hot. We’re still scratching our heads on how to make it more efficient

[@wildrvlife]

A couple people have suggested a Showermeiser device to us and we’re looking into it! Seems like a good solution

[@peggyely4356]

Trust me the leather type seats will start to peal in about 6 years. I know mine has and a friend's chairs did. I've heard many people complain of this. Good luck and your rv is beautiful

[@5Placas]

Congrats on the new rig and another fun video! Your Brinkley looks super nice. And just as important is the follow up customer support. Now, us RV nerds would really appreciate a tour around the exterior of your Brinkley. Safe Travels!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much! And yeah, maybe we can show the outside and some of the extra features they incorporated into the brinkley.

[@warsurplus]

When hooking up to the 5th wheel from the truck, I suggest keeping your truck tailgate up, just in case you're way off on lining up the pin, this gives you an extra fudge factor of another 2 feet before colliding with the trailer. May as well give yourself as much margin of error as possible.

[@wildrvlife]

We’ve seen some people who have tailgates that get real close to the fifth wheel (sometimes only inches to spare!) but ours actually has a lot of space - probably because it’s a short bed. Our pin box would actually hit the tailgate in most cases if we left it up 😳

[@vbennett8087]

We have a Ram 3500 dually long bed and the tailgate must be down to hook up. Never have backed into the RV!

[@johnogan2386]

Yeah they have Dunes all over the place out west you got some in Oregon you got some in Idaho you got some in Nevada down there by falling off Highway 50 some real good Dunes out there and some tall ones

[@IowaVanMan]

Congratulations on your brand spankin new rig. Awesome!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Protection you put in that secret spot, 12 or 20ga will fit nicely

[@wildrvlife]

Ha! Good point!

[@aworkinprogress23]

Two tips for you: for the shower head, get an Oxygenics shower head. Great pressure with low consumption. As for the tankless issues, your not alone on that one. Tankless is not a good idea for boondocking. Friends in our group have one and hate it. They aren't great for that type of camping unfortunately. Love the look of everything though! The new rig looks like it'll work great for you.

[@rodgaver7605]

For your black stone grill use these all round the out side is what we used. Metal grill scrapers

[@wildrvlife]

Oh yeah i bet that does help with the wind!

[@svroundabout]

We love our Truma tankless and the water miser in the shower. No cold water at all.

[@michellem2152]

We have Brinkley #157 . We are loving it so far. We are not full-time but someday! Love your videos!

[@wildrvlife]

Awesome!! I do believe that as of now, they still seem to have been the best choice.

[@dramc-ov3cp]

I'm looking at replacing my Montana with a Brinkley. How do you deal with the lack of a factory entertainment system? What about an FM radio? USB input for MP3 music? DVD or Blu-ray player? Where are the house speakers, just the tiny ones in the TV, or are they hidden (not the woofer)? Is there surround sound? Is there a cushion for the bench, or this is like a church pew?

[@jackterry7664]

We stayed at the Sand Dunes way back in the 80's with our "C" class. Really fun. had movies at night in the park.

[@Bess9779]

Narrow shelves are a great place to prop up personal pics that you can swap out whenever. Just Dollar Tree frames you can paint any color.

[@Roadwarier9871]

Electric Power Jacks to stabilize the RV No Thanks especially for the price of the RV. Other than that the Hideous color on the furniture ... I think You all made the right choice for the fit and finish and quality of the RV its amazing...

[@silenttreenaturals]

Moved east last year and I miss Maverik! Congrats! God Bless!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!

[@XPLORCAMPER]

Beautiful rig!! You made a great choice.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@neldamalone1922]

We’ve been fulltimers for 16 years and are new to Starlink and You Tube and I’m loving it! I’ve just found y’all and am trying to figure out the accents! We’re from Louisiana and I’m thinking Kentucky or Tennessee! Always being in church on Sundays has always been so important to us and we’ve gotten so many blessings where ever we’ve been!!

[@michaelforget1823]

Congratulations on your trailer. You know That you can get Teflon disk to go on your pinbox. That way you do not have grease your 5th wheel plate. An no more Grease in bed of truck. Be safe in your travels.

[@robinclark1413]

Beautiful new home 🎉 Craig it's a vessel sink you are describing. 👍

[@cheapreviews0]

Research a recalculating pump for the water heater

[@cassidysanders977]

Good video, we found adding carpet to the steps helped with our dogs getting in amd out.

[@mgf723]

So exciting to see y'all in a new RV. Now that you know what to do/or not. This one should be a breeze. 🙄😁

[@wildrvlife]

That’s what we are hoping anyways! 😆

[@greenrush4313]

@@wildrvlife sure thing shirley for sure

[@mkz6475]

Just started watching your videos last night. San Luis Lake is less than 20 miles from my childhood home. Looking forward to to the next stops throughout southern Colorado as I catch up

[@Robert-uq5ew]

I met a guy that used a front storage area (weight on the truck) for a second water tank tied into the primary tank for boondocking. He didn’t travel too far with it full. Sacrificed some storage for extra water.

[@wildrvlife]

Ahh interesting idea! You can never have too much water while boondocking!

[@herewegoagainrv1363]

Congratulations on your beautiful new rig!!! A couple of suggestions for your water use- Look at installing an Aquaview Showermiser. It’s a freshwater return valve so instead of water running into your grey tank while waiting for hot water in the shower, it returns to your fresh tank. You’ll also be able to avoid wasting water and temperature blasts/fluctuations when taking a Navy shower by using the Showermiser valve. 👍🏻 The very best tankless gas water heater is the Truma Aqua-go Comfort. It has a small mixing chamber that holds hot water and really helps supply instant hot water when doing dishes, etc. It also has an eco mode when you don’t need instant hot water. It functions just like home hot water where you can mix in as much cold as you like. No preset temperature to adjust. We had the Truma installed in our last two rigs and it was well worth the money!

[@wildrvlife]

Someone else mentioned the Showermeiser to us and I’m wanting to see if it can work with our shower because it seems like a great solution!

[@mkz6475]

In the HVAC industry we call it the tankless “cold water sandwich.” The Showermiser sounds like a recirculating system. It’s like a bypass the keeps hot water present at the fixtures. Did you try it? If so, how did it work?

[@islanddreamer5930]

very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....it seems as big as a house.....so happy for you guys!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! It really does very spacious.

[@TheFalcondan95705]

We have a MONTANA... We are looking at the Brinkleys now..

[@stevemurray2737]

Great Choice!.. Brinkley, Alliance and Luxe are killing!… Hay!.. My Wife spotted your BC Pills!.. No Little Craigs! Well done!

[@wildrvlife]

Hahaha we’ve got enough fur kids to keep us busy 🤣

[@essiemohr1216]

Love your new rig it’s beautiful, congratulations!!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@rayarnold1406]

She’s a hoot, he’s alittle drawn out, lol! Nice rev good tour of it thanks! Can’t wait to see more. Tip, you fill fresh water tank at water station and use baltter for spare and time your showers.

[@blkstk71]

So when off grid can you run A/C with all those solar panels and 3 batteries. If so what's minimum it would take to run A/C . Just curious and long batteries would last running A/C. I'm dumb on solar stuff, just now thinking of getting small rv for weekends sxs riding etc

[@stillwatching3255]

Nice 5 wheel. Lots of women put jewelry in the drawer over the dresser. I had a manual air conditioner in my old camper in the bedroom also. But the important thing is that you have a air conditioner in the bedroom.

[@wildrvlife]

Yes! I do actually have some necklaces that I could probably move to that spot and it’d be better than where I have them now 😅 and agree!! The manual A/C is totally fine, as long as we have one!

[@aliveandkicking17]

Happy birthday young lady hope you have a very blessed day and many many more

[@dandinhofer9240]

Interestingly did they talk about the dealer experience as compared to the last? Would've liked to hear how the process transpired and whether or not a third party inspection was requested.

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Victoria, the narrow shelf in the bedroom. How about some wedding pictures in frames or, family/friends photos?

[@wildrvlife]

I do think it would be a good spot for a frame or two! I’ll have to try a couple sizes and see what works best.

[@brianpowers7888]

Scare Light is light on outdoor steps

[@laraszoo]

Looking forward to following your adventures in your new Brinkley! We are retiring in a couple years and doing our research to go full time. Brinkley is one that has caught our eye! Can’t wait to follow and see how you like it!

[@wildrvlife]

Yes!!! We will keep you posted, we first saw them in person at the Tampa RV show this past January and just really loved it!

[@RobertHasty]

The newest units with thermostat in bedroom also have the windows next to the bed that dont open like yours. No idea why but I'd rather have them open myself

[@RVUntethered]

We are in love with our tankless water heater, but the delay time is definitely an issue for boon docking. We just utilize what we can of the water (brush your teeth while the water warms to wash your face..etc). In more desperate times, we boil water on the stove.

[@wildrvlife]

I just never thought of this being an issue while boondocking!

[@slingerland3g]

@13:16 with all the challenges you both faced, this just struck a funny bone.

[@JustSayin6092]

Those washer and dryers that are one uses only about 9 gallons of water.

[@gracelomas9548]

Hi guy keep them videos coming were is the next trip

[@athomewithjenny]

Awesome rig! Im so happy for you guys 😊

[@tommoore310]

Craig/Victoria, thankless water heater doesn't store hot water, it will take a minute or two, maybe three, then you will have hot water. The theory behind it is, you're not using electric power to store hot water. ( like a house thankless water heater). You won't run out of hot water once it starts. Enjoy....

[@katherinebuterbaugh8470]

Very nice RV hope you have a great time in your travels. Take care and stay safe and safe travels..👍🏻☮️🙏❤️

[@kareng8499]

I need one im 68 a d hv no fam and live with 2 poodles right size for me too ty for showing ur beautiful home id love to know not nosey but price is a factor for me i dont hv a rv wish i did ❤ you guys lucked out enjoy be safe in travels i cn follow ur channel now i just found yall .i live in lake jackson tx in my home but want something smaller and manageable this home.is too much for me alone

[@sandrawestley4193]

I’ve watched a few accidents with connecting up to the car, if the front tow bit doesn’t click properly, and you drive forward it makes a real mess of your truck. The other one I’ve seen is a small toy getting stuck under the slide and it tore a big hole in the flooring, the couple had to have toe floor redone.

[@donnaconnolly2474]

Love your new home - its beautiful

[@kyleerickson3382]

when the couch turns into a bed can u recline in the theater seats

[@stevedenoyer5956]

They do make a good shower head that uses more air in it, but doesn’t lack the pressure. Can’t think of the name but all the you tube rvers rave about it. We haven’t go it yet, we’re only on our 2nd summer in our fifth wheel and we don’t boondock.

[@wildrvlife]

Is it the oxygenics? I have heard good things about them.

[@MrIstvanc]

@@wildrvlife It is.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

@@wildrvlife yes thats it

[@SmokeyBear2001]

The Brinkley is a nice rig. You should look into a Gen-Y gooseneck. I have had mine for a few years on my reflection. Brinkley offers them with their 5th wheels as an option

[@wildrvlife]

I have. I do think I will make the change later this near. I really want the bed of my truck back.

[@SmokeyBear2001]

@@wildrvlife make sure you talk to Gen-Y directly to make sure you get the right model which is based on your max trailer rating. Safe travels!

[@amielawhorn3537]

I think u should take me with you. I am a nurse and you can always use a nurse in vase something happens… AND I used to own a hair salon and did hair… you two would always have “coiffed “ hair. Lol. For real ..plus I am fun 🎉

[@jmarco4331]

walking back to the top of those dunes must be brutal. great looking rig...

[@Kris-oo9cq]

Omg! I never knew sand boarding was a thing😂 I need to go do this❤

[@wildrvlife]

It is so much fun but definitely harder than snowboarding.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Nice but I think my truck of choice to tow that rig would be a non mega cab dually with an 8' bed. The dual wheels add a lot more stability.

[@wildrvlife]

Totally understand that! We’ve found that the truck has pulled our fifth wheels really well, but both of ours have been under 15K lbs too and not closer to 20k like some newer fifth wheels.

[@josephclark8514]

Love the new trailer!!!! You guys are the best. 😎

[@wildrvlife]

😄 thank you so much!!

[@allenkelly5122]

Nice haircut Craig! Another great video

[@grayfox9911]

Your new 5th wheel is beautiful!

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks so much!! They really did a great job on it!

[@arthurlefrancois8152]

How do you guys like your Brinkley? My wife and I are thinking about it.

[@WestsontheMove]

We’re still watching your video. Try either the orange gloves either the orange gloves or black shop gloves. They hold up much better. Look for a 5th wheel Teflon plate instead of using grease. Since you have a tankless hot water heater you’ll need a Gas Stop for a tankless hot water heater(Techno RV).

[@wildrvlife]

Ahh we’ll have to try getting those the next time we buy them! Thanks!

[@Life.After.Retirement]

Just missed you, we are currently in the site behind where you were parked in this video. We found out that the campground is not free, you have to have a SWA pass, which is $10 per person per day or an annual SWA pass withc is about $50 per person per year. We have the Family State Park pass, but it does not meet the requirements for this campground. We found driving to Alamosa every 4 days for water was a pain, it's about 30 minutes away. We do not have a bladder and pump to get water with our jeep yet, probably a future purchase if we continue ot use this type of site. We enjoy your videos and congratulations on the new rig.

[@ChasingTheSunRV]

There is free water at the national park! You can get in for free if you have a annual pass

[@wildrvlife]

Right, you do have to have that pass, which should help with getting into other areas throughout Colorado too. And yeah that does sound like a pain! We used to use 2 five gallon buckets and it worked…but it sure wasn’t as nice as the bladder is lol. Thanks so much for joining us this week!

[@vincentmurante5142]

Hi guys, question for you, what do you guys do to earn a living while full timing? I'm 63 years old and retired. My monthly income is ok for being in a traditional home, but I'm planning on selling my home and buying a Brinkley G 3950, but I'm pretty sure my SS will not be enough to live a life on the road

[@jamesbatey598]

That place that slides open in your room that you have valve caps in I think that is a good place to put guns if you have any cool spot

[@kcblues2sherwood652]

U guys are in our favorite state!! Beautiful rig! What is Craig going to do? He lost his daytime job working on the rig?!!

[@beverlysnow1834]

Such a refreshing and down to earth couple. What do you guys do for work? We’re trying to navigate our way to full timers and are interested in how things work

[@catherinemartin6740]

Love love love the new rig! ❤

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! We are really liking it too!

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

You guys are so funny. Love the new rig - happy for you.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!

[@kcwerv]

We are considering a new Brinkley. How many issues have you had with yours over the past year? Would you buy it again?

[@ront8261]

Hey just found your channel and subbed after seeing you got a new Brinkley!! Looks like a great rig!!! I follow a number of full timers and like your style!! And love that Brinkley! Wife and I think the new Z2900 is in our future! fyi, I noticed on this video that sometimes your sound is in both left and right channels, and sometimes only left channel; i know its the video because on commercials its both. Just an fyi. Thanks!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you! This video was right after we switched editing software. It should be all good on videos after this one. Thank you for subscribing also.

[@ront8261]

Yup!! Been fine since then!! Thanks!!@@wildrvlife

[@JB-mn2wb]

If you like your coffee pot in the other place, silicone a piece of thin plastic to the bottom of the cabinet to avoid any damage to the wood.

[@wildrvlife]

That’s a good idea!! Thanks!

[@HotRodRodney25]

congratulations on your new RV trailer i love your videoes please besafe out there safe travels

[@HaroldJacobus-r8e]

I bought a truck camper that had a tankless water heater and I fixed it by replacing it with a regular one with a tank. It fixed the problem. Nice rig otherwise!!

[@trishlaw262]

Rockwood puts water miser on showers for that reason.

[@ffyfy1]

Love your videos. Does Craig help with the editing of the videos? Also is Craig a first cousin of Forrest Gump? Of course I am only talking about his accent and comical short and simple answers. Craig is definitely a genius, and very worthy at any task. Thumbs up to all your videos so far!

[@wildrvlife]

Craig actually does all the editing of the videos! I (Victoria) usually am the one doing the filming and then we split other stuff like commenting, etc, so you never know who you’ll get there! 😆 thanks for joining us on our crazy adventures!

[@RhubarbPatch]

The toque. So Canadian!!

[@stevebeaulieu2617]

Hey guys ! Question, is it true Brinkley Fifth wheel you dont need to do silicone joint outside ? Windows, walls, front cap, and more....

[@wildrvlife]

That is what they advertise and one of the reasons we bought one :) Of course, I think we will have to see how it goes as time goes on whether or not the new sealing method they are using holds up, but it seems they did testing, etc.