Ep. 381: Camping at a Drive-In Movie | North Carolina RV RVlife Henderson Raleigh Road

[@doneason4494]

Good to see Zoe! Hope she is doing well.

[@GrandAdventure]

She's doing as well as anyone could hope for, Don. Thank you very much.

[@timothyjohnson8036]

Glad the dog was ok. Cool place to camp..

[@GrandAdventure]

Yes Timothy, it sure was.

[@daviscrt]

That GPS is a life saver. We also have a viair compression. Works good on also getting our paddle boards started. Don

[@GrandAdventure]

I'll bet it does, Don! And the situation with Zoe was very instructive in explaining why whe wears a Fi collar.

[@charlesruble9384]

I can't believe you left the dog behind. This is the second time you have done this that I remember. Poor, poor, Zoey.

[@GrandAdventure]

It's the first time I did it. The first time it happened was Zoe's fault. 😉 (At least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.)

[@charlesruble9384]

@GrandAdventure I remember you driving in the desert on a really rough road with another gentleman, and you stopped, got back in your truck and drove off without the dog. She is going to remember these.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@charlesruble9384 she knows I'm a bad fur dad, for sure.

[@e-square9976]

❤ thanks for sharing. Very interesting camping at the theater. Who would have thunk it! I don’t think I could do it as I can’t stay up past nine.😂 Horrific regarding Zoey… we can’t imagine the panic in your hearts and minds. Positively thankful for that tracker and you only were 15 miles down the road. It could have been much worse. Thank you for sharing as a positive experience and being smart about having that device. A great learning experience for all of us pet owners shared by the most proficient RV Travel KZbinr. This is why we love you sir….your integrity and honesty. ❤

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you! As I just replied to @akgobears, it was one of those stories that was too embarrassing to share, yet too instructive to not share. And that movie theater was so fun! When we were searching for a spot for a quick overnight and spotted the drive-in, there was no way that we could pass up that kind of experience.

[@geraldsouthard7092]

So very glad that Zoey was okay. You are a great fur parent. Zoey hit the lottery when she joined your family. Love the idea of camping at a Drive-In. In the 70”s we used to pack up the kids in our VW Westfalia, grab a bucket at KFC and head to the drive-in for a fun night out. Thanks for the triggering memories Marc. Safe travels.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks, Gerald. I still can't believe that I forgot to load Zoe up. Those family nights in the Westfalia sound like an absolutely wonderful memory to have.

[@akgobears]

Woah, SOOOOO happy to see that nothing happened to Zoey....BAD DAD !!!! Yea, that was a little bit different kind of camping spot for sure....Travel safe, be well , and dont forget the dog !!!....

[@GrandAdventure]

Bad dad indeed. It was one of those stories that was too embarrassing to share, but too amusing to not share.

[@akgobears]

@@GrandAdventure Hey, stuff happens, i get it...Was just ribbing ya bout the BAD DAD, but in reality, thats probably how i would end up feeling if i found myself in the same situation....Glad you can laugh about it now....Lookin forward to next week....be well

[@GrandAdventure]

@@akgobears oh I know, but I deserved it. I was kicking myself.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

How cool was that! We would definitely camp at a drive-in. Unfortunately they shut the last one down near us a few years ago.... When we get out that way we will definitely check them out. Great story on Zoey and so happy she is okay! Safe travels & see you this winter - :)

[@GrandAdventure]

We look forward to spending time with you both again.

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

I've had my Viair 9 years, haven't used it once, that's a good thing. Now, the battery pack jump start I've used twice, once for me and once for a lady at the beach.

[@GrandAdventure]

Yup, we carry one of those jump packs too, although I haven't yet had to use it on the F-350 and wonder if it would be enough to overcome the compression of the diesel. I'm sure that I'll find out one way or the other some day. I have, however, even used it to start our generator when I've stupidly left the starter battery on and drained it. And that Viair will be ready when you need it. We've used our smaller 88p many, many times to air back up following offroad adventures, and one time even used it to air my buddy's 33" tires on his Rubicon back up AFTER airing my truck tires back up, when his compressor from another manufacturer couldn't do the job. The Viair handled all 8 tires without complaint.

[@dreamer6716]

I can imagine how you felt so glad everything turned out okay. My husband and I went camping with our boat and went to put gas in the boat only to realize we left the boat at the RV Park😂

[@GrandAdventure]

LOL! OK, at least I'm not the only absent-minded one.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

What a fun campsite :) I'm happy Zoey was okay, I bet you guys were panicking racing back there. Safe Travels :)

[@GrandAdventure]

"Panic" is too mild a word. That's why we mentioned the Fi collar in this episode, for it gave us some peace of mind throughout those 15 miles that felt more like 500.

[@janefletcher3198]

My daughter lives in Henderson I will have to check this out .

[@GrandAdventure]

You'll love it, Jane.

[@scottcochran7498]

Poor Zoe. I would have freaked out.

[@GrandAdventure]

We sure did, Scott.

[@garymann5998]

OH NO...poor Zoey, gonna have to add her to your check list before leaving, she's just too precious, great place for harvest host, travel safe..

[@GrandAdventure]

I felt positively awful, Gary. And yes, a wonderful, very different HH.

[@normgibson6565]

Love my Viair

[@GrandAdventure]

They make exceptional compressors, Norm.

[@scottka7fvv]

Your short clip on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel brought back memories. My daughter and husband at the time lived in Virginia Beach, VA. My son in law was in the Navy and based at Norfolk Naval Station. On one visit with them we drove the bridge/tunnel route. Very cool drive. Also got a tour of the ship he was stationed on.

[@GrandAdventure]

Very cool Scott, and thank you to your son-in-law for his service. Happy that we could bring you back!

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the video. I haven't stayed in a outdoor movie theater yet. Glad Zoey was ok.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you! We hadn't either, until now.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

That's cool that you can camp out at a live drive-in! You must be getting old and forgetful, didn't you forget Zoe in Utah on your way to Brice Canyon too? 😂 Another great video Marc. Safe Travels.

[@GrandAdventure]

LOL! JT, the other incident that happened down on the Apache Trail in Arizona happened slightly differently. While I was filming Zoe exited the truck without me noticing. That incident was what prompted us to get the Fi collar in the first place.

[@normgibson6565]

CHEERS Marc from Bullhead City AZ will be hear for a couple weeks than to the Q

[@GrandAdventure]

Cheers to you, Norm! We'll be seeing you down there.

[@gorrdd]

Thanks Marc... that was great that the drive-in was a Harvest Host. Nevertheless, it would be dry camping for sure... but I bet that doesn't make you a tea totaler! Camping never gets that dry, right?😂 Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

I do my best to make sure that it doesn't. 😁

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure Roger that! 🎉 Gord

[@WILDEBILL308]

I have one of the VIAIR 450P-RV compressors. My compressor claims to have a 100% duty cycle. I have found that it does work better with a standard 3/8 in air hose over the small one that comes with it. Mainly because it uses the hose as a air tank. It does take a while to fill one of my 315/80 22.5 tires. I like the HH as that is the first one at a drive in I have seen or heard of. Glad you remembered Zoey before you got to far.

[@GrandAdventure]

Great feedback on the Viair, Bill. Those are some massive tires! We, too, have never encountered another HH at a drive-in, but when we saw that on the map we absolutely HAD to stop.

[@WILDEBILL308]

@@GrandAdventure Just a little truth in advertising. I use the Viair on the toad and have used it for toping up on the RV. But I do have a Dewalt Pancake Air Compressor, 165 PSI 110v in a storage bay. I am lucky as I have 110 available most any time.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@WILDEBILL308 as do many folks. Until I got the F-350 I only had 110V AC if I carried an auxiliary inverter. Then, of course, there's some inefficiency introduced. With a 12V compressor I always have direct power available. I started using 12V compressors for off-roading long before we bought our first travel trailer.

[@bertkelly7650]

That's a new one! How was the movie? Poor Zoey. My 1st job was at a drive in. From taking the money, concession stand, cleaning the bathrooms, working the flea market, picking up trash/ turn off speakers and bouncing (catching sneak ins).

[@GrandAdventure]

I think you could've screened any movie and it would've been terrific, Bert, just because you're watching it from the RV's patio.

[@PatIreland-k5i]

This video grabbed me hard. The wife and I used to go to a drive in movie quite often for entertainment. A $1 or $1.50 per adult was good entertainment at the time. We have not been to one for a very long time. Glad you found your pup. :)

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks, Pat! It's not easy to go to a drive-in anymore, as so few still exist. Somehow, in 58 trips around the sun this is the first one I've ever been to.

[@PatIreland-k5i]

@@GrandAdventure We have one theater in our area and while it still shows movies, the flea market is their real business draw. Glad you had the experience on this trip around the sun.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@PatIreland-k5i thanks, so are we. Raleigh Road also has a flea market on Saturday mornings, but we didn't arrive until Saturday afternoon.

[@dougbevell7153]

Love the video. I must check out the Drive in.... I also have the Viair and is so simple to use...I love the 7 way plug..I sure need to call etrailer and see if I can get the adapter.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks Doug! Regrettably I don't believe that they have an adapter, it's integrated into the Viair's power cord.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

That is a very unique HH. We might just look it up. We will be passing through North Carolina next week, and it might make a great stop over for us. Also agree on the compressor. Always have one on board with us. Definitely poor inflation is the biggest culprit to tire problems without a doubt...especially on a trailer. One thing I do not do though is just blindly pressure my tires to the max rating. Rather I did the CAT scale thing and found out what is the actual load on my trailer axles. In my case fully loaded for travel we have 6800# on the axles or roughly 1700# per tire. Knowing full well that the trailer is never loaded perfectly evenly, I add a fudge factor of 500 pounds per tire and then round up to the nearest 5 psi. In my case, I thus check the charts for my tire size for 2200 pounds of load and the nearest round up is 50psi will support 2271#. So this is the pressure I run and over many many miles, never an issue. I want all the pressure I need to support my load, but don't need the tires bouncing around like a basketball either shaking up all our stuff. I am also perhaps on the anal side when it comes to tires, but I rotate mine every 5000km (3000 miles) on the trailer. Despite them just rolling along, when you do a lot of distance, as you clearly do, they just never wear quite evenly. Continued safe travels.

[@GrandAdventure]

OK, I'm not worthy -- you're far more calculating about that stuff than I am. 😆We highly recommend the drive-in for an overnight, it's so unique.

[@lorih379]

Viair also makes one you can mount on the truck so it’s there at a flick of a switch.

[@GrandAdventure]

Yes ma'am they do, Lori. Onboard compressors are nice to have. Unfortunately for us, you couldn't wedge a sheet of paper into our F-350's engine compartment with a crowbar. There's not a spare space anywhere in there.

[@russbaer3178]

My sticks and bricks is about 40 miles from that Drive in. Hopefully you went to Kerr Reservoir / Buggs Island lake, which starts only about 5 miles outside Henderson. Numerous state parks NC and Va as well as USACE parks on the 40 mile long lake. Also will suggest you check out the Tweetsie Railroad a couple hours west near Boone NC.

[@GrandAdventure]

Great tips, Russ! We'll note those for the future. In this case, Henderson was just a one-night stopover en route from Assateague to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Unfortunately, though, the Blue Ridge ended up getting cut short by Helene.

[@denisplante9635]

Zoey may need to report you to the SPCA 😂

[@GrandAdventure]

😆

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

So you stayed for "free" through HH. Did you pay the $10 per adult for the movies? Still a great deal. Great idea on the dog tracker collar, and e-trailer has been great for us, not once but three times! Happy adventures!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you, and same to you! Yes, we bought two movie tix @$10 each, plus we bought dinner there for both of us. It was perfect: we got something out of it, and so did the theater.

[@RabbiJesus]

Poor dog wondered what she did wrong.

[@GrandAdventure]

Picked the wrong father.

[@RabbiJesus]

@@GrandAdventure luckily you didn’t pull a Clarke Griswald on her.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@RabbiJesus LOL! Funny, but I thought about that at the time.

[@rvfuntimes6144]

I thought all COE were closed in the BRM.

[@GrandAdventure]

As you'll see next week, Helene forced us to evacuate. These episodes were filmed a few weeks ago and we were there when Helene arrived.

[@stephenmarechek2753]

Marc, are you heading near any hurricane damaged areas next week?

[@GrandAdventure]

As we'll share in next week's episode, we were there for Helene's arrival and had to evacuate.

[@norm4907]

Sadly FI will not work in Canada. AT&T only.

[@GrandAdventure]

This is true to a point, Norm. It roamed on Rogers for us while we were in Canada earlier this summer.

[@norm4907]

@@GrandAdventure that’s interesting, they must of paid roaming fees.