Free Camping VS. $82/Night RV Park [RV Living in Durango, CO]

[@wildrvlife]

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[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Right on top of another RV for 82 bucks a night ! I don't think so...

[@timaz1066]

A trick I used to say water Boondocking is to have a one or 2 gallon pitcher in the shower and run your water in the picture until you get it to temperature. Then the next morning when you have to go number two you feel the toilet bowl with water from that picture instead of using fresh water from your tank.

[@wb5mgr]

As someone who has traveled quite a bit all over the country… One of the best things I have found when changing climate and elevations to keep from getting a cold, or having issues with allergies and sinus, is something I bought a few years ago, called a Navage. It’s a motorized sinus rinse device that runs on batteries. You put distilled water and salts into it to create a saline, rinse that it pumps up in your sinuses and rinses out all the gak. It really has kept me from getting sick for about five years now

[@dixiemae5042]

Oh that train ride is just unbelievable 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@wildrvlife]

It was AMAZING!

[@OGColorado]

Welcome to my neighborhood. We have a small, private campground in the pines of Hesperus at 7500 feet. 12 minutes from downtown Durango.

[@MountainOversize]

Ive been on that train many times , that was a good choice the views are breath taking .

[@howardwatts4238]

I always stayed at united rv park they were nice and had a comquat tree outside the office. I found out why WC fields liked them so much. We were venders at the Durango motercycle run. Forget what they cslled it. Lots of storys about the bears there down town.

[@wacdmc1424]

Enjoy the channel. We too love camping in Colorado. May have been an illusion but when you showed the underside of the Berkley, it appeared the spare tire was loose/shaking. Just an FYI. Have a good summer.

[@wildrvlife]

A couple people mentioned this and I can’t believe we didn’t notice! Thank you so much, we’re going to check it!

[@wb5mgr]

Generally, if you can find a UPS or FedEx store, you can get Amazon packages shipped there and held for free. But only if it’s a company store, not if it’s an offbrand franchise. You might have to have a FedEx or UPS account in order to be able to get them to hold the package for you but that’s something you can set up for free as well.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

You guys should look into Rv snap pads. Especially with the boondocking you do. Gives you a larger pad on your jacks.

[@chadsmith946]

And an Oxygenetics Shower head.

[@wildrvlife]

We’ve seen the RV Snap Pads but since we use the yellow blocks under the jacks, just haven’t seen a huge need for them yet. And we really like the shower head we installed in this video, better than the oxygenics one we had in our last RV! (I think it has a lower gpm rating than a lot of the oxygenics brand ones too)

[@optionstraderman]

When you were pulling out of your boondocking spot I thought I saw your spare tire under the back of the trailer swinging a little. Might want to check it before you travel again. Great video!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much! We hadn’t even noticed, will check it!!

[@wellsonwheels457]

I’ve always said it’s someone who grew up in higher elevations that 50° in the sun out is perfect weather

[@dougstinton1622]

My wife literally grew up on the other side of that ridge behind the RV park. Falls Creek Ranch neighborhood. I love that area. Ouray is unbelievable! Craig will probably have to change his shorts after Million Dollar Highway though!

[@hillfolk868]

You are amazing with the filming. I enjoy RV and travel videos but so many are hard to watch and give vertigo! You have a steady hand, great job! Love all the beautiful places, thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much! What a compliment!

[@kathyheimbach6449]

Please have Craig check your spare tire - it's loose. Ours came that way as well, so we have to tighten it up. Safe travels - love your videos!!

[@wildrvlife]

Oh thank you for letting us know that!! We will check!!

[@2000talon]

pretty and amazing train ride! I like having plants in the rv, just on travel days i take mine down .

[@kknox5795]

For the DC area, you should check out Little Bennett Campground, which is owned by Montgomery County in Maryland. It's about 20 miles from DC (up I-270), and is big-rig friendly. It even has four pull-through sites. It's a bit on the pricy side for a public campground at $75/night for non-residents, but the RV loop is full hook-up, and the sites are very generous. We're usually there 3-4 times a year.

[@brentbyrnes6283]

Hope you are considering heading North and then across Wyoming into Custer, South Dakota. It’s an amazing area and great boondocking, State parks and campgrounds.

[@wildrvlife]

It actually seems like we may be going that way to get back east. It will be a new area for us. So I'm excited.

[@5Placas]

And don't forget Montana!

[@peggyely4356]

If you ever go through jacksonville, just not to far outside off i10 there is and rv park called island oaks. It is amazing with so many amenities. That is our go to place.

[@wildrvlife]

Ooh we do end up going through Jacksonville regularly, we'll have to check that one out, thanks!

[@debbiemccormack781]

We like to stay at the Fairgrounds in town. They only have about 6 sites, W/E & dump. $22 but that was 2018. The bike trail is right behind it. The horse arena is also right across from the campsites so that can be busy. Perfect spot though.

[@twallaceii]

You h a ve that right about Texas. We're in East Texas and it's been anywhere from 101 to 112! I've been enjoying your content. Good luck with your batteries.

[@RandyCrider-o4v]

south Fork is a ground has grass was there 10 years ago you will not have any problems going over the mountain my wife did all the driving a 35ft 5th wheel before leaving where you are going to the Honey Ville factory on the left before the mountain enjoy your movies miss not having the trailer... have fun enjoy.

[@essiemohr1216]

I love the plants very homey. Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much. The plants are a small but very nice touch when making a place feel like home!!

[@AwayWeWinnebago]

We stayed at the fairgrounds. Easy access to downtown on the bus. Right by the bike path. Beautiful area. We camped at Madden Peak also and loved it.

[@sherriewilson4379]

Echo Basin in Mancos is a nice full service Campground. It’s about 3 mi or so off the main Hwy and tucked back in a quite area.

[@susanray7394]

We love that place! Stayed there last year and visited Mesa Verde Natl park which was only 12 miles from the park.

[@ThePhotofred]

I spent my summers in Mancos, near where you boondocked. It was an awesome place back in the 70's and 80's. Been on the DSNGRR many times and have always ridden in the open gondola cars. Nothing like the experience of the water vapor and coal smoke/cinders blowing back on you. Some of my family members worked on the excavations at Mesa Verde back in the late 40's, which I think is pretty cool.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh what an amazing place to spend the summers! We really had so much fun with the open car train ride. The views were UNBELIEVABLE 💯

[@Duane-m3t]

Rode the train 45 yrs ago, they were old steam engines back then

[@pisicacutecat4869]

My husband and I were just in Durango visiting family. We drove to Silverton to go do a gold mine tour. It was pretty cool.

[@wildrvlife]

ooh we didn't get to do any of the gold mine tours, but I bet that was fun! Durango was such a cute town

[@timhartman727]

We just traded in our Airstream for a Z 3100. We can’t wait to pick it up next. Plan on heading west next summer.

[@paintingsbyjimhall]

I used to camp in and near Durango. Loved the scenery. I know about Alpen Rose. I stayed at what was Durango KOA North and KOA East which is no longer there as KOAs. I preferred the KOA North, last time I heared it was Durango Riverside Resort. I also stayed at Haviland Lake and Vallecito Reservoir (Despersed camping) which I enjoyed the most. All I ever had was a pickup and a camper shell, primitive camping.

[@dianedarcy4812]

If you are still in area kimball park by silverton is a nice cool spot on river you won’t need an ac at. Creede has a great big area for dry camping too with water and septic in town for $5. It’s one of my favorite places to stay. It’s much cooler there too.

[@wildrvlife]

We have heard a lot about Creede! We are thinking of making our way over there. It seems to be at higher elevation which exactly what we like for the summertime!

[@dianedarcy4812]

@@wildrvlife the place to park is up batchelor loop road only one mile from town. We are in pagosa and it’s our cool spot to run to along with silverton. It’s big wide open spots and the views are amazing. Let us know if you head and there and we might meet up. Going to be hot next week. Ugh. We are from Texas.

[@garyc880]

I just recently found this channel and absolutely love it. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but you guys have the IT. FACTOR….. One other thing since you guys boondocks so much, you might want to pick up an extra water pump, I’ve been using my pump almost a year now as I do the same thing you do fill my freshwater And use the pump instead of hooking up to a hose even if I have hose bib nearby. I do it mainly to keep my water fresh, but also like the constant study pressure. Good luck guys ,,,,beautiful RV

[@TheAverageJoeBro]

Nice! I see you have the DJI lavs. If you’re like me it looks weird to have it in front of the shirt like that. Quick tip (from a video production guy)… grab some self stick sports tape and wrap it around your chest Craig (hope I spelled that right) and attach the lav to that with the clip. Voila hidden lav under a T-Shirt. Victoria if you got the dual set you already have a wrap around your chest so clip it to that 😊. If you get some noise from it rubbing against the shirt they may have come with some furry filters to attach to them (Deadcats); use those to cut any noise. Looked like some great views! We are definitely putting this on the list of places to visit for our fam. Cheers!

[@melissagreen5714]

I’m pretty sure the disinfectant at the dog wash is for the tub it’s self not for the dogs. Love your channel you guys have great energy!

[@wildrvlife]

LOL omg I just cracked up. I’m pretty sure you’re right. I’m not sure how we didn’t come to that conclusion beforehand 🤣 glad Craig didn’t use it on the dogs!

[@heatheradair7338]

Use non slip shelf liner under your coffee maker and your plants - they won’t move

[@wildrvlife]

Great idea!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys... Thank you for the review on the RV part... Unfortunately we would not fit in that park... We are entirely too long.... Besides the site appear to be a little bit narrow.... Train ride was very interesting... Love the view... What did you do with your dogs while you were gone for so long.... Seemed like that was a full day... Looking forward to your other videos... Thanks again... Stay safe...J&A

[@denacampbell1201]

Hey guys! I just found your channel last night. You’re very interactive with your audience, very engaging!!!!! Super glad I found you! Safe travels! Dena

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!! We always want to make you feel like you’re along for the adventure with us, and we appreciate you coming along!

[@TNWisky7]

Wow that's a Really Great Give Away. I haven't been watching that long but I Really have enjoyed Your Channel. God Bless You Both. Keep up the Great Work.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!

[@mikesowards9519]

We have the same shower head and it’s awesome. You will love the shut off switch!!!

[@wildrvlife]

Yesss having the shut off switch again is soooo much better!

[@michellem2152]

Colorado is so amazing! We changed out our Brinkley shower head also! Love your videos. Hope to see you on the road someday!

[@dougstinton1622]

The Durango Silverton narrow gauge train was believed to have started the 416 fire a few years ago. It started from a coal ember. I don’t think they use coal fired locomotives anymore as a result. It was a huge fire.

[@markseamans4682]

Haha. We are staying at Turkey Springs right now, pulled in yesterday from a two night stay for $84/night in Pegosa Springs. The area you stayed in here is closed now. Lucky there is one site that can handle our 40’ Montana!

[@wildrvlife]

Glad you found a spot! Yeah we found out from some friends who went after us that apparently our spot wasn’t supposed to be a spot after all 😬 beautiful area all around that road though!

[@markseamans4682]

@@wildrvlife Yeah, it's a nice area. Where did y'all dump trash? It's starting to build up...I need to do something. Who knows, maybe we will be running into you. Keep an eye out for a 40' Montana with lots of solar...

[@wildrvlife]

There was a mostly empty dumpster in one of the parking lots of like a strip mall place down in the town there that didn’t have a no dumping sign on it, so we tossed a couple bags in there 😅 and haha we’ll keep an eye out for you!

[@markseamans4682]

@@wildrvlife haha. Nice! Yeah, I really need to raise my leveling jacks....this boondocking with a 40' requires a bit more clearance!

[@dixiemae5042]

Oh should’ve done the vip car thing. You can move around on it go from side to side and even step out on the platform

[@melissawhaley9634]

We have a Dodge Ram 3500 towing our Brinkley too. We even have a pair of Lectric Bikes, but ours is white. Great minds think alike. 😊

[@tssmith5502]

Hi! Love the Brinkley! Looks really nice! We’re here in Southern Colorado too, staying at an Rv park in South Fork, East of Wolf Creek pass. Next time you’re in the area, might be worth checking out.

[@nancyfuller4901]

Crooked River CG at the FL/GA line off I-95 is a great park.

[@destinysisco3142]

Loved the train! Disappointing not to see more train sceneries and the name of the places you had meals and snacks.

[@cheapreviews0]

He looked so freaking happy about that funnel cake😂😂😂😂

[@SuperJs1983]

Thanks for the views and sharing your experience with us

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for watching!!

[@susanray7394]

There’s a park in Mancos about 27 miles from Durango called Echo Basin. It’s 12 miles from Mesa Verde Natl Park. Not sure what they charge now. Nice park with onsite restaurant with fabulous food. They do weddings there also. It’s a pretty place.

[@interpinto]

I’m Team Hands. I worked city waste water for a few years. You get over it pretty fast.

[@wildrvlife]

Lol I can understand that, I bet you just get used to it over time!

[@nancysmith903]

We did the train (in the opposite direction you did). Highly recommend it. Daughter lives in CO from CA; we’d move there in a heartbeat but age and lung issues prevent us from doing so. Luv you guys.

[@wildrvlife]

Colorado really is such a beautiful place! Particularly the summers. I don’t know how we would fair in the winters though 🥶 thank you for coming along on our adventures!

[@RyanW3112]

And its all free.. i miss living out there. I moved to texas and they charge a arm and a leg to see water

[@grayfox9911]

It looks very pretty there. Thanks for taking us along!

[@wildrvlife]

It was so gorgeous! This entire area of southwest Colorado is turning into one of our favorite places!

[@barbarahines4775]

Like your plants, good job!

[@wildrvlife]

thank you so much!

[@krazedkamper]

That train ride has been on my list of must dos. After watching your video I'm eager to get there now! Your plants look nice. I have a really light Solitude, the plants do tone it down and make it even more homey. I put my small pots in the sink and my tomato plant in the shower.

[@wildrvlife]

Highly recommend the train if you get the chance to do it! And we did think that upgrading to the deluxe seats was worth it! We did the “Rio Grande” car. And thank you!!

[@krazedkamper]

@@wildrvlife Perfect! I will do the same! 😀

[@godevarcooper9366]

2:55 hey Craig you look nice in that outfit …. You both look very nice as a couple. Love your personality….❤

[@christinawharff]

We are getting ready to go full time RV living. Watching your show is so much fun. We aren't as young as you kids but I would love to try boondocking. We are starting out from Delaware. Where is the best boondocking spot on east coast.

[@marciatesch3951]

Take care of that Beautiful rig!!!!

[@terrytrumbo2962]

We will be in Alpine Rose in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to riding the train.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh you’re going to love it!! Have such a fun time!

[@HotRodRodney25]

So glad you 2 are so happy with what you're doing and you're doing something alot of people can't do cause of different reasons maybe someday you guys can stop in Western Maryland on the way to somewhere else You're friend in Maryland

[@jackterry7664]

Darn! When did they get diesel trains there? I rode that train last around 1990. You get all the ambiance with the smell, smoke, and sound of a coal burning steam engine.

[@wildrvlife]

We wanted to ride that one, but it was completely booked. lol

[@dougstinton1622]

Look up the 416 Fire. It was started by a train coal ember. That’s when they stopped.

[@jackterry7664]

@@dougstinton1622 Damn!

[@2156cynthia]

Loved your boondock site!

[@jkm127]

So many fantastic campgrounds so little time. Come to Delaware and camp at Cape Henlopen or Delaware Seashore both are on the ocean.

[@wildrvlife]

We have actually never been to Delaware, so it would be cool to come and check it out!

[@MaseraSteve]

🤯 i didn't expect much from this, but damn surely is a tv level quality. Wild RV? More like Deluxe RV living

[@wildrvlife]

Haha thanksss 😄

[@donnieallen5927]

Flew to Estes Park, CO a couple of years ago, but would love to pull our camper out to southern CO and spend several days. The train ride looked awesome!

[@earlparkinson-j8s]

you two always find the coolest places

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks!!! This is actually such a compliment because we do put in some time searching to find cool places!

[@krisg3984]

A brave young couple ! Leaving Florida to go directly to Mexico and now to Colorado mountains ( the elevation is what flat-landers AVOID !!) . That’s a very long truck/Rv combination. I guess many others have done it before ( The Million-Dollar Highway) keep your eyes on the back tires 😅

[@wildrvlife]

Haha!! I can't say it all has been stress free. But I also wouldn't change a thing.

[@popwar613]

Team gloves all day. We full time in CO as well and have seen people raw dog the sewer hose while breaking down camp and jump right in the truck after.

[@wildrvlife]

That should be against the law! Lol.

[@dennisfletcher3116]

Moo. Good video. I will keep watching

[@SmokeyBear2001]

From boondocking to rv park, I assume your grey and black tanks are full? Have you had any issues with weight? Enjoy your channel and safe travels!

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

Last time my wife and i took the train, it started a fire and we had to wait in silverton until 8 pm before it left to go back to durango.About 20 years ago.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh my goodness!! Well, that was an experience you sure won’t forget 😬

[@dianedarcy4812]

In Creede and it’s nice and cool here.

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

A couple years ago we stayed in Silverton at Silver Summit RV which I really enjoyed due to the cooler air. Then when we left we stayed at Alpen Rose. I can't remember the exact price ... I want to say around $70 so it definitely has gone up (hopefully you used Good Sam or some other discount) and our spot was right next to that cafe so it was really hard not to order food :-) In Durango, Fired Up pizza made an excellent pizza and Carver Brewing makes their own ginger beer which is so yummy. We also rode the train which you can see a video on our channel and we drove the Million Dollar Highway but not with the RV.

[@wildrvlife]

Ooh we saw that RV park in Silverton! That would have been such a cool place to stay too! We had some pretty good pizza in Durango, I think it was called Fathers Daughter pizza or something like that. 😄 then again, I really do like pizza so it’s hard to have a bad one for me! 😆

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😊great new rig Craig needs to check owners manual for scheduled oil change it's not 15 thousand miles maybe 5 thousand you drive long hours just saying change sooner 🤔😊

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks! We actually have the owners manual in the truck and it says every 15K miles or 12 months for the Cummins diesel engine and we always hit 15K miles before the 12 months is up so that is what ends up “coming first” for us 😄

[@raystanton238]

@stephenpolis1689 You're right about changing the oil more frequently. The previous owner of my 2012 Ram 3500 diesel was changing oil once a year or about every 10-k miles and the engine developed sludge. I pulled the valve cover to adjust the valves at 145-k miles and that's when I saw it. Fortunately the sludge was as soft as warm butter and cleaned up faily easy.

[@interpinto]

The train ride was cool. I’d like to do the Pikes Peak Cog train ride too. I did the ride in 1987, it would be nice to see it again.

[@wildrvlife]

Ooh we’ll have to look into that train too, I hadn’t heard of that one yet!

[@dougstinton1622]

Pikes Peak Cog Railway isn’t exactly a train. It sort of is, but it runs on a cog wheel. It’s like a giant gear. It’s designed to go straight up a mountain. The last I heard was that it was gonna be shut down for couple years while they were trying to do some major maintenance. That was pre-COVID. I never heard of it reopened.

[@tree_monkey3120xp]

Thanks for sharing the train would be awesome! We lived in Montrose CO when I was young! Campground looked nice pricey maybe but nice safe place with full hookups and a pretty cool dog friendly place✋! I'm sure most would like 50 or less but when they full you take what you can get! 😂

[@wildrvlife]

We stopped by Montrose!! Such a beautiful area of Colorado to live in.

[@asoldierslife]

I feel like there’s still so much I don’t know about RV life full time and I’m starting July 7th lol nervous for sure

[@jim87vette]

Wow I can't believe ya'll are going to do that hwy. I avoided it 😮. Ya I'm a $50 and under, if possible rv park😅. Colorado have some beautiful scenery.

[@wildrvlife]

That’s what we usually try to stay under too! But sometimes it’s hard to find last minute, fortunately we don’t have to spend tooooo many nights in RV parks

[@dixiemae5042]

If ya go ride the rollercoaster ride … I took the steel up there for it

[@scottcunningham1707]

You may have been asked before, what bike rack you using for your Electric bikes...Great video

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!! This is the rack we use, we got it from Lectric too and it’s really great. It allows you to lock it to the hitch of course, but also locks the bikes onto the racks too! lectricebikes.sjv.io/zNyDmW

[@brucefranklin6765]

My daughter just flew into Denver and she’s doing the train ride after her stay at RMNP.

[@wildrvlife]

Oh she’s going to love it!! I’m so glad we did it and it’s warming up a bit more now so it should be so nice!

[@thewanderingshores]

Great video you guys.... So glad you got the funnel cake when you were in Silverton. It was amazing. Did you put your pin in the map at the store?

[@wildrvlife]

The funnel cake was DEFINITELY worth it!! And yes we did! I thought that was so cool they had that

[@rogergraves242]

99” Today 7-9-2023 in Highlands,Tx. 25 miles East is of Houston,Tx.

[@wildrvlife]

Woo! That’s pretty warm 🥵

[@candicehathaway2331]

Giiiiiiiirl! Where did you get your velvet comforter/duvet cover??! I need one ASAP! It’s gorgeous 😍😍

[@wildrvlife]

I got it from Target a couple of years ago but they still have a version of it (that is apparently reversible now! lol) www.target.com/p/reversible-velvet-comforter-sham-set-opalhouse-designed-with-jungalow/-/A-84109161

[@candicehathaway2331]

Awesome! Thank you so much! 🤩🤩

[@Mike-y9d9n]

You guys are likable people

[@wildrvlife]

thank you so much!!

[@EpicYouTubeDorks]

Definitely team gloves!!

[@wildrvlife]

ALL THE WAY. 💯

[@brentbyrnes6283]

Glad you rode the Durango to Silverton railroad - what an amazing scenic experience!

[@wildrvlife]

It was truly magical! So glad we decided to splurge on the tickets, it was so much fun!

[@ileanaadams6874]

It looks great 👍

[@mikemanjo2458]

Picturesque!

[@billyoung6215]

Very nice!

[@brianmott2224]

What is the brand name and model of the shower head you installed. Great videos keep them coming.

[@wildrvlife]

It’s this one! amzn.to/43iPhEn And thank you!!

[@nancyfuller4901]

Oh yeah, gloves!

[@stevedenoyer5956]

How are you guys liking your e-bikes? I just ordered a step thru 2.0 was on sale for 799.00 plus they give you a couple hundred worth of accessories. Phone holder, the bigger seat, couple other things , maybe a lock? Anyway looking forward to getting it! Cheers!

[@wildrvlife]

We are still enjoying them!! It’s been a great way to explore a little further than we normally would just walking! Hope you enjoy it!!

[@ben31tube]

Gloves for sewer work, for sure!

[@bromarkfarms]

How is it your able to boondock for 2 weeks? How many batteries? And what size inverter?

[@philipfareio4445]

Looks great

[@wildrvlife]

Thanks!

[@jimmyq555]

16:06 team gloves all the way.

[@wildrvlife]

Absolutely!!!

[@diysolaradventures7894]

I've been sitting here watching your videos all night did you say that RV park cost is $89 a night let me ask you this is living over the road in an RV considered expensive?

[@godevarcooper9366]

What equipments do you use to film and edit your videos?