ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B (THUNDERSTORMS IN AN RV!) || RV LIVING

[@jamespalmer4224]

I enjoyed your video. One thing I like about your channel is unlike a few others that just sit & talk mostly, you share a lot of video of your area you are visiting or traveling through along with describing it as well. The storm you went through rocking your RV I'm sure was a little nerve-racking. I also like the way you have everything organized under more. The information you provide is very helpful. Stay safe & thanks for sharing.

[@ericyost7488]

You two are so hilarious! Ray is the rock “if the camper blows over we are not going to die” lol😂😂😂

[@livinthervdreamwithtimetra7276]

This reminds me of the time my husband and I pulled into a campground and saw a huge pile of junk near the entrance. This surprised us because this particular place was always well kept. Surprise! A tornado had come through that park the night before and that pile of junk had been somebody's RV! Always get to a safe place if possible when big storms are in the area. Nice video.

[@natalieduncan4965]

Another great video, love the capture of the severe thunderstorm - awesome lightning but surely quite scary in an RV. Great tip on the emergency kit - we always had one when living in north Texas.

[@GetawayCouple]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hollysingleton8810]

We just watched this video as we were sitting through a severe wind, rain and thunderstorm in Devil’s Tower. And funny, we just left Medora yesterday and had a light thunderstorm. Good tip having an emergency bag! Thanks for all your videos!

[@donnadeskin658]

We were in a huge storm while camping in Oregon right on the coast. We brought our slide in and motorhome rocked what seemed like hours. Our neighbors left their slide out and the top cover ripped half off, made a scarey noise. Thanks for sharing love the photo bomb in beginning.

[@jenfugit7801]

I love that you called ahead to Wal-Mart to ask if they accepted overnight parking and where you should go! That is so respectable.

[@jenfugit7801]

Seriously laughing my ass off at the rest of the video. You guys are great together through traumatic weather, at least for those of us watching you!

[@E_House]

YAY Jason finally got a haircut!!! Boo about the dells...such a great place, Devil's Lake State Park is awesome.

[@tracychaddon6460]

Always pull your slides in during high winds and severe thunderstorms.

[@scottfranson4215]

What you fav podcast? 17:00 when disturbed listen to the Happy Guy ,that always makes interesting Confident. Face . That means He’s really the Strong Guy ,dependable always kind of happy .ok advice from older Father.

[@rvnewbies8486]

Great video for the new rv'ers like us.. thank you

[@bonnefires5835]

I think the scouting out locations is the most important thing when boondocking. What a terrible surprise to get all the way in to a location to find out it won’t work and you have to back all the way out! That would suuuUUUUuuucckkk. Surprised that “Book” was more scared in the storm!

[@dontask8979]

A drone would be great for scouting. A kit for emergencies is ALWAYS a good idea. A backpack you can grab and go. One for both of you, in the truck... Or go without.....🥴 FANTASTIC job catching the lightning on camera.👍

[@henryrosa8366]

Glad to see all worked out, be safe.

[@Pilot545]

LOVED the shot of the bison herd!! I used to be stationed in North Dakota when I was in the USAF in 1996-1998 at Grand Forks. ND can be brutal but can also be pristine and naturally beautiful!! The shot of those bison could have been taken from the 1800s.

[@trentcarbino921]

Enjoyable video as always. Safe travels Rae and Buck.

[@GetawayCouple]

Right? What was my dad thinking!

[@EatSleepRVRepeat]

I love Carmen creepin' in the background. Lou💚

[@chrishamilton4278]

Brilliant!! Scouting a Boondocking spot while the RV is safely parked at a campground...

[@GetawayCouple]

It's the only way to do it! We should have listened to our own advice a few weeks after this video... more to come on that later lol.

[@chrishamilton4278]

Getaway Couple Oh No!! Hope all ended well.

[@ttiiddyyy]

We’ve been in 70+mph winds/rain. We were new and the FB community helped us thru it. If an option, move truck to wind-side to protect RV somewhat. Add additional stabilization under RV. There are several types on the market. You’re right, bring the slides in, if the RV rocks more than a few inches. Disconnect power during an electrical storm, but do so safely. Use leather gloves and a wooden dowel, don’t touch any metal, switches or cables. Have a well-stocked go-bag (72-hour kit) and know how to use everything in it. In some cases your truck or campground wash-house is safer than an RV. I love the vulnerability you show with one another when Jason said, “we’re gonna die”. It’s not wrong to be scared, but it’s dangerous to be immobilized by your fear. Prepare-prepare-prepare and then knowledgeable action, then rest easy. Love you guys.

[@davidlusk4350]

Thx 4 updates on puppy. I would hate the part about storms. We camped in early90s as a kiddo with my parents . Fortunately storms weren't ever that bad. Now my wife and I are wanting to get a 5th wheel and leave Va, DC for a few weeks at a time when we do buy one. But the thoughts of being trapped in a plywood tin can do give me the uneasiness. Enjoy your work and fun blogs banter back and forth.

[@adamcloud705]

We can always tell when Jason gets a haircut. Lol. Safe travels guys!

[@mcalisterindustries7615]

A lot of the small towns on North Dakota have public campgrounds...usually at their fairgrounds. Most have full hookups. Most are drop $25 in a lock box on premises. I always just called the city hall to get info. I worked up there and moved towns every few weeks.

[@kalibaby78]

Loved the photo bomb of Carmen in the beginning of video lol

[@GetawayCouple]

Lol she's always trying to photo bomb us. PS go hawks!!

[@pebblecreekranch]

Hey there- great wandering- storm chasers are supposed to follow the storm! 😊. Nice haircut Jason. Need to encourage emergency kits! Agree. Now, stop storm chasing & enjoy your visit to the Dakotas. Love Carmen. She is a twin to our Abby who passed last year. What is her breed? Our Abby was Australian Kelpi Shepherd/ lab mix. What a devoted dog!! Take care

[@timwoody3835]

This spring we were in Iowa in our a frame when a thunderstorm rolled through (winds around 40 mph). Quite an evening. Yeah, we were shaking quite a bit. Fortunately we were there to trade in our a frame on a small fifth wheel. Glad you guys are O.K.

[@IntenseKustoms]

I got to take mine for it's first camp ground trip this weekend. Saturday night into Sunday it was a strong thunderstorm. Shaking the camper. I swear everytime we have stayed in the camper it has stormed. But the camper did great and pulled like a dream even in the stormy weather.

[@MickeyMouse-bo5hj]

Glad Things Are Going Well Now. Prayers.

[@jeff1281]

17:00 ... possibly the cutest argument on the KZbin...

[@GetawayCouple]

Hahaha! I almost took that part out but glad I didn't.

[@SJHFoto]

@@GetawayCouple I'm just glad that you guys do not use foul language or other rude and vulgar things. This elevates your channel above the mire of a lot of the filth on youtube! Good job guys!

[@darrellgordon9748]

Good video👍. Suggestion, maybe do vid on your emergency kit, so others can get ideas on what you packed. I have my thoughts, but always nice to compare, sometimes it like oh need that too😲😬😂

[@browniac]

Awesome video guys!! One of the top attributes of full-timers is resiliency and handling adversity because we all know it's not all rainbows and unicorns all the time and I must say you guys are a prime example of these qualities!! After spending most of my life in the military I always have contingency plans and contingency plans for those. I'm always playing the "what if" game in my head. I guess that's one of the reasons I like full-time life so much is that it reminds me of my time in the military. Aside from that, I did want to ask if you guys are still using Texas Home Base for mail service. I'm looking at making a change and wanted to know how it was going? Thanks so much and safe travels! Oh and what about that new 2020 Grand Design 390RK - what a beauty!!!

[@joanieminton5609]

I have visited all thru South Dakota, The Badlands, Rushmore, Wind Cave, Crazy Horse Monument, etc. It was all so beautiful, I have never been into ND.......seems like it still keeps the same beauty, as it's sister state... Looking forward to seeing ND, and all your tips are so great, always enjoy your vids.......Always are informative and interesting....👏👏🤟

[@AdventureEndeavor]

You guys need to come boondocking with us sometime!

[@stygertravel]

Welcome to the west where 90 mile an hour winds are just another day on plains! Plan for cooler temps if you're in Wyoming. We've had snow every month this year... So far

[@TheUnsureFox]

Oh wow! You guys have had snow in August??

[@0004612]

GSM = Grand Solar Minimum Expect colder and colder winters except Alaska

[@MrMac1Attack]

A "Bug out bag" ...always packed and ready to go..

[@Firedup_john]

Thank you for ride. Always enjoy watching.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Nice video. I grew up in Minnesota! I was just there in July to visit family at our lake cabin. Fargo was very congested a year ago or so with all the oil workers. I had some buds that were there. Good to hear you had a good experience at this Walmart. Oh good advice on the plan B as well

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you! We were only in Fargo one night but it was an easy in and out so that was great for us!

[@stanmusk767]

Love thunderstorms videoing of chain lighting

[@ThisNomadicIdea]

When you do put together your emergency kit, do a video on it. Or at least share what you put together. We sure have been in some major Thunderstorms before. Good idea.

[@zoomcat54]

We saw the date on your storm app -- we were actually at Theodore Roosevelt the same time as you! We were dry camping at Juniper Campground which is the no-hookup campground at the North Unit of the park. It's about 60 miles from the South Unit where you were. We had no storms at all -- you should have joined us! We were there from 7/10 - 7/17. Had a great time. We did do a day trip to the South Unit and did that same loop. Loved it! We also went on to Glacier after that. Will be looking forward to seeing how your experience compares to ours.

[@jeandecker4073]

Severe storms are scary enough in a sticks and brick, but must be horrible in an RV. Let us know what items are important in an emergency kit. Thanks for sharing

[@inmyimage1081]

So we haven't hit the road yet but I continue to be surprised that people don't use their drones to scout boondock areas to look for both available spots and check the route to them for issues that would prevent their specific rig from getting to a desired spot.

[@amybarko5792]

Love the haircut Jason!!!

[@robrob31295]

Hey just glad your all safe and sound. Who cares if Plan A B or C didnt work you've got the whole alphabet 😂. OMGOSH THAT CAR LIT UP OR EVEN GOT STRUCK😲😲Your camera caught it!!! That was awesome...Good thought on emergency management 🤔. I will definitely be doing that! Cant wait to see more of that beautiful place your at...hugs to you both or the 3 of you🤗💓

[@richardkoch8752]

That is a demonstration of a Faraday Cage. Electric travels around, under, over the metal surface as it dissipates. Perfectly safe in the vehicle as long as you're not touching anything metal. Same for a aluminum framed RV. Safe place to be from lightning. The gas/L.P. fridge you have is way, way more dangerous and likely to catch fire..........anytime it is being used.

[@NomadicInNature]

Thunderstorms are not fun in RVs. We have been through some pretty bad storms when we were in Kansas. Thanks for sharing. I too understand the part about having to get up early depending on what time zone we are in. Thanks for sharing.

[@beetlechick5026]

now I enjoy a good storm while camping in our RV.. My husband says that I shouldn't wish for storms because all the tent campers don't enjoy it.

[@ontariotrailcameras6619]

Great video guys. Would like to see what's in your emergency kit..Would like to have a "go bag" ready and packed under the bed so if something came up we could grab it and be gone..

[@danataft9759]

During tornado weather always seek shelter. But even thunder storms can flip the rv or trees can come down. I don’t Live in fear of them but I do respect them. I have went to a bathhouse during a thunderstorm that had high winds because of trees around the camper. Everyone should have a weather radio just to be safe. You can’t always depend on cell phones warning you.

[@JamieE76]

It's a great idea to have an emergency bag ready to pick up and go for each of you and your dog. It's a good idea to also have an emergency kit in your truck too. Never can be too prepared. :)

[@chayabrody722]

Great video

[@christinesmith320]

Great video! Glad everything was ok getting through the storms. They can be so scary. Great idea on a emergency kit plan. You just never know. Safe travels. 😊

[@ibMoose2u]

Oof a 200 mile pull on very little sleep 😢😳

[@rvroadsquad2358]

16:42 LMAO 😂. I love you two lol. Jason’s hair adds to the greatness lol

[@michelleking9377]

Do you have a you tube video on what you use for navigation?

[@michaelflores1630]

I heard you mention your independent suspension on your Solitude. Have you done a video on your independent suspension yet. I know you haven’t had it too long but I was wondering what you think about it. Have you been happy with it? How much of a difference does it make? Thanks

[@arkansastraveler7698]

Love Medora and the NP.

[@Tanacarroll]

Great watch as usual. I’m glad your Mom won Buck, I mean Jason. 😂☀️

[@JosephBrown83805]

So, by the dates of the overnight storm you guys should be through Glacier by now. Looking forward to your videos since this is the first summer in the last 3 that the area isn't being smoked out from area fires. We live about 4-hours west of Glacier in Idaho.

[@GallavantingBlasians]

Like your haircut!

[@jerryrakowski1794]

We like the Carmon updates

[@jamesholmes9493]

Boondock in a storm. Best time ever. Hello from Montana

[@cindyherget5196]

One of my best emergencies kit tips is to get a small external hard drive that stays in the kit/go bag. Have everything backed up or even better just duplicated from your regular working files that are on your computer me when I go to update my files on my extra back up with I alternate the two back up only hard drives over every couple months Amazingly a 4 or 5 terabyte small external hard drive is not much more than $100bucks. depending on how busy I am on my computer. But I have that fear of loosing everything as in pictures scanned and videos I’ve worked on and the digitized 8mm reels that I am the only family member that has them... what if I’m out and about and not home to get my go bag..... I have a small case that I keep one of two backed external hard drives with industrial Velcro stuck in my car in a spot that someone that breaks into my car wouldn’t find. But not up close to the engine compartment. If there’s no time to scan everything at least take Pictor your scrapbooks and documents. A picture does take up less memory space than a scan. and is faster. But birth certificate and identification and other things of such that might be needed to certify who you are and your education documents should be scanned And all your 800 numbers for credit cards. Along with at least a statement from all financial contracts ought to be on there and with that file it doesn’t hurt to put them on a thumb drive and even wear one when you travel. Never know when it comes in handy. I also add in my absolute favorite video clips of my kids on the thumb drive. You can always buy new clothes supplies and food but you can never replace pictures and one of a kind memorabilia that hurts when it’s gone. No one ever is prepared for everything that could happen but you can do the best you can. It’s worth the time of a two hour movie for your kids so you can put together at least a thumb drive of important family documents. I wish I knew how to get my list of contacts off my phone.... but it’s all linked to my Gmail account so when I change phones.... it’s magically there. Now to get a couple phone sized solar power packs with battery blocks to store that power. Sad that I’m just a few short years how dependent we all are of our phones. I Kant even call very many family members without my phone. And cell phone numbers would be tough to look up in a phone book. Thanks for your videos One of these days I hope to go on the road and live a vagabond life.

[@GetawayCouple]

Thank you for all of those tips! We have so much data because of our videos and pictures so we backup to the cloud as well. Thankfully our giant hardrive isn't that big so we can always grab it on our way out.

[@janicevoss864]

Great video!! We have a 37 ft motorhome & I really don’t enjoy being in it in during severe thunderstorms. I’m trying to get past it, but I think you’re idea about a go bag makes a LOT of sense. We are heading to Reno, NV to get Battle Born batteries installed. We also may put some solar on the roof also. I understand there is a 30% off your I think federal taxes for putting in solar. Do you know anything about this? Just curious Stay safe & travel smart. Like you said listen to your gut. 😊💞🙌🏼🙌🏼👍

[@52tazdi]

Wondering what kind of ebikes you have and how you like them

[@GetawayCouple]

We have RAD Power Bikes and love them! We both have the RADMini but Rae's is the Stepthru model www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike

[@intentionallyinpired]

I’m scared enough in my basement during a storm ekks ... stay safe kids❤️

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Like Jason's haircut, very handsome!

[@blacktoptrekkers1856]

Happy to see that you made it through alive! 😉😂

[@ibMoose2u]

Is that a Fi collar on your pupper??

[@ForgottenWinter]

I know its a bit off subject but we are considering getting smap-pads for our rig how do you like them?

[@ChasB2010]

We have them on our ArcticFox 5'r and highly recommend them.

[@lisabrooker4308]

Good advice about having an emergency kit and a couple of alternate plans just in case.

[@missouritravelers]

we get severe weather notices on our phone so we can get prepared

[@byronbrasher8118]

what about using our screen tent

[@drinkinslim]

For what?

[@danusdaughter8652]

Jason could be Chris Pratt's brother!

[@AA-op1qr]

👍

[@nevlosconia]

i have a 72 hour kit more so under clothing but my dog has a 10 kit 10 full day daily food my dog is 6 lb she gets 1/4 C food morning and night i just bag ea meal so its already there just dump in i have collapsible food and water bowls a few bottle water extra leash tags a coat if its a bad storm it could be a cold rain but a reflector vest my dog wears shoes so she has a extra a few toys also good to have a cell charger in every bag if i am alone i only have her bag and her so put extra one in there is a good idea for anyone i have a emergency radio with charger again i have 2 charger 1 in ea bag the radio it a plug in if you buy the charger for it its also battery and crank with the usb plug ins (voyager kaito ka500 ) even solar get food and put in there that will last exp package tuna what ever you like but no cans as they can burst becoming a mess i change the food out every 6 months so it will not go bad even if some of the items are for you keep some in your bag backpack and your dogs in case get copies of all records ss car birth certificate titles to camper and truck take pictures of all items i have them on a thumb drive and also all appliances computers cameras all the serial # this is not only good IF its broke in you have everything there i have 2 copies paper and laminated think your documents you think if its a tornado home and truck will be there think of not only 72 hour kit but even place on a thumb drive and give to a close friend / family member still a plan 3 these are just what i do you said you need to get one together ea and animal should have there own happy travails

[@cindyherget5196]

Brenda Neal see my added comment

[@JamieE76]

Did you stop at the Mall of America on the way through Minnesota? It's huge! People go on vacation there from other countries. It's crazy! :)

[@Gram801b413]

I used your printouts in a notebook - which I will grab and go with in an emergency !

[@byronbrasher8118]

be careful about muddy roads- I got stuck once and had to get my aunt out on the bed of truck - she jumped up and down on the truck while I went back and forth with the transmission before we got out of the mess. I was pretty tired afterwards and I sure my aunt was too.

[@billiezippel1519]

You should make Minnesota one of your stops. There are so many great, beautiful places to see.

[@N30312]

Please tell us about your dog in one of your videos.

[@rickyrandall9978]

Go to Noonan ND get there on Saturday and they have a bar/ restaurant and fix all you can eat prime rib that is awesome.. the bar is called Bootleggers

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

Earlier in the year when in Destin Florida we had 35 MPH plus wind and it was so scary. I know what you mean I kept thinking it was going to tip on its side!!!!

[@stevecastro22]

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy your videos, but I have never seen anyone who WORRIES as much as the two of you!!!

[@ndhonda1282]

My Home state! You guys must have been at the Walmart off of 52nd Ave. I use to live in Fargo

[@ChasB2010]

Another off subject - what is the name of the RV place in Reno that did your BB battery installation project?

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

truck stops have the highest priced fuel .You need gas buddy or gas guru

[@kampfitt]

How’s the MorRide suspension and Disk brakes doing?

[@PnwFireguy]

We must be passing in the night. Leaving Badlands headed for Wisconsin Dells dodging thunderstorms.

[@wonderwhere2wander9]

We were in Madora 3 weeks ago and had a great time. No thunder storms. He is our video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baWwo3Ztmc1pg7M Safe travels to Glacier

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

Yeah, we only cared about the dog, not yal. Hahaha J/K! We got a Hurricane coming soon here in south florida, sooooo we will see how that goes with rv living hahaha.

[@fredhill3565]

Camping in the Mid-West the bathrooms are storm shelters.

[@kc0rzw]

Just blow through minnesota like it is nebraska? You missed a lot.

[@pattigreen653]

We are looking to stay at Medora Campground in a 43’ class A, towing while we visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park. I’ve read mixed reviews... what do you think?

[@jmwsr47]

Do it! We took our kids when we lived in N.D. This park is absolutely gorgeous. There is a north park, too. The south park is much more expansive and beautiful. If you like prime rib, stop at Theodore Roosevelt Hotel is Medora. They know what they are doing with prime rib.

[@pattigreen653]

John Weidner, Sr. Thank you for the input about the national park and the prime rib. Love a good prime rib, we will definitely look up that restaurant! I was actually wondering about the Medora Campground. As to whether or not it would be a good place for a 43’ class A towing 😊

[@jmwsr47]

@@pattigreen653 That I cannot answer for you. Sorry.

[@tomsaffel8134]

We stayed in our 45 ft class A in July with no trouble. The Medora team is really great and very helpful. It is a campground and not a resort, so you are in tight with all your newest friends.

[@pattigreen653]

Tom Saffel Thank you!

[@tullebydesign9932]

Stay away from the windows during a rainstorm. Put on a movie and forget about what's happening outside. Take care.

[@ae4xo]

there are many reasons why that walmart was good. I will just leave it there

[@UnitedWeStand2020]

You say "questions or comments below". I asked a question about your solar install a few weeks ago and still no response. So what's the point in asking anything? You barely respond to anyone, just like most others that post videos here. Just sayin.

[@nikkibandsashasrvadventure8830]

👍