The Scariest Part of RVing the Midwest - Riding out a Texas Storm

[@chasin70s]

Ryan Hall is legit. Every RVer should be pulling him up when the wether is bad. Don’t be scared, be prepared! #thankshanks

[@MakingMyAbodeOTR]

Amen!!

[@marcischubert4494]

Ryan Hall is awesome!!!!

[@luvRVing]

Don't be scared, be prepared!!! That's Legit!!!💖💖

[@wendybenson5903]

Ryan Hall Y'All!!! Booooooup!!!

[@eman31683]

Love watching that guy... best meteorologist around! I watch him over my local guys all the time!

[@Sassylassie1111]

I watch Ryan Hall a lot. He and his team have saved many lives as well as raised money to help victims of tornados!

[@timsteinke2548]

We are addicted to those dots pretzels now because of you guys

[@george_KC1TQF]

Ryan has not let me down yet. He does all extreme weather not just tornados .

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Absolutely! We are so glad to hear this

[@cris_miko]

Ryan Hall is my go-to. He can cover seven states with severe weather at the same time. His 501c team goes directly to those who need immediate help with recovery.

[@andreaw.5610]

Ryan Hall, Y’all is my go to weather guy. I love his channel and all he does for victims of extreme weather.

[@LisaSteveAdventures]

Oh WOW…Watching your video last evening, we noticed the Airstream captured (08:31) at the Amarillo Harvest Host was us!!! We love your videos…Keep them coming!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh no way!! What a small world. We will catch you next time 😃 Thank ya'll for your great support - Kyle and Renee

[@pamh7038]

I trust Ryan Hall forecasting He is always super close with what is happening. Y’all on the other hand make my heart happy

[@tommcl386]

We stayed at that Harvest Host Winery - Bar Z. We had a great time. The owner was very friendly and showed me his high performance BMW. Had pizza delivered and watched a NFL football game. We would definitely stay there again.

[@kristinaschmit8009]

LOL at Carl casually 7:22 strolling outside in his dad robe!!! 😂 I’ve never seen that move in an RV Park.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness 🤣 Yes, this happens frequently in the Hanks household! lol

[@Tracywhited2]

Really ? Never ? I've seen it but without the robe. There are scars on my eyes. Like forever ones. 😂😂😂😂

[@n6nvr]

Oh I've see people wandering around in ratty old flannel pajamas . Usually heading for the restrooms or walking a dog. Often carrying a cuppa coffee.

[@justonebeliever]

😂😅 ​@@Tracywhited2

[@bradmiller3557]

Here in north Texas (Frisco). When the tornado sirens go off, it’s an excuse to grab a beer and the lawn chairs and watch the weather.

[@angiefitzgerald1409]

Same thing a little further East in Athens TX!

[@karenelder7444]

Ryan Hall Y'all is our go to every time. 👍

[@tinawilliams7888]

We love Ryan Hall, Y’all and his Xtra channel! (But we love you guys bigger!) So glad you got through it unscathed. We opted to stay in Clyde, TX for the eclipse, so we missed totality. I hated it but we just couldn’t trust the weather in the Dallas area. Just FYI: In Grand Prairie, TX there’s a campground called Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake. So nice! Close to shopping and dining. Seems like y’all don’t get much time to just hang out and be quiet, but if you find yourselves in that area again, it’s a pretty nice campground. As always, THANKS HANKS for all you do for us! It truly makes our RVing experiences better! Smooches to Dexter! 🐱

[@angiefitzgerald1409]

SoTina, you have stayed in Lloyd Park and liked it? We rode through but were just not that impressed. However, there was a lot of rode const. in the area, and hard getting in and out. We stay at Cedar Hill State Park Due to back surgery we haven't been since we got everything redone and reopened after the flooding several years ago. We may just have to check out Lloyds Park again!

[@firemarshal17]

We are not regretting our decision to turn around in New Mexico and skip the eclipse. Glad you are safe.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@janecyr9675]

Ryan is the best for weather forecasting

[@annettebrown184]

We love & support Ryan Hall,Y’all. He and his team are our go to whenever weather comes alive. Especially when we’re home in LaPlace, LA.. He’s called out our street before for a tornado.. ❤️ your adventures!

[@foggdj01]

I use a 50 amp to 15 amp pigtail all the time. It plugs into the 50 amp plug on the RV then I run a 15 amp extension cord from there. It is so much easier than wrestling with a 50 amp cord when you only are plugging into a 15 amp outlet. Especially handy when boondocking and running my 2000 watt generator.

[@hardcorehunter3869]

Congrats on 200k

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!

[@kerrijesmer8402]

We've watched you guys for about 3 years now (along with 5 other full timers). Husband retires in Nov. Wednesday, we bought our RV!!!!! We'll sell our house soon and live full time in our 5th wheel. Time to see all of the US. Thanks Hanks for all the support and encouragement! We hope to see you on the road (We're in Utah now but from CO)!

[@Hugo-Hernandez]

Yall have fun, enjoy retirement and Yall be safe.

[@kerrijesmer8402]

@@Hugo-Hernandez Thank you!

[@RAMlaw-Norcal]

A Dots pretzel is the Elvis of pretzels!..Wise choice Hanks.

[@dalejohnson1752]

If you were from the mid-west, you would go out side when the warning sirens go off and stand in the yard and watch for the tornado. And if you see or hear it, then run for cover! It is just what we do!

[@gypsycrossroads]

Ah the Bar Z Winery, good choice! Danette was born and raised in Amarillo. After I meet her at Disneyland, I moved from Porter Ranch, CA to Amarillo to be with her. We moved to sister city, Canyon, TX where we had our bike shop. I always got a kick out of the Chamber of Commerce brochure that said, ..."a gentle breeze flows over the plains." They failed to mention it was at 30 to 40 knots! HOLD ON TO DEM DOORS!!! lol

[@briangrills1863]

You should look into an access door for your power cord so can keep the front storage door closed.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes, definitely on our to do list!

[@SonyaBarnesOnMove]

You’re a 5er, don’t worry about leaving later at a HH if it’s reasonable (when the open or 10ish in our experience)! Our current theory: class C’s, cans and travel trailers are in a rush and leave quicker. Class A’s and 5ers tend to go regular pace and leave after their regular morning routine.

[@RobertWells-o7p]

Hay there you guys we had some storms in Iowa too Wednesday and today so keep dry. See you guys sometime tell the cat hi from Bob❤

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Will do!! We heard about those storms, glad y’all are safe!

[@sbragdon212]

Ryan hall ya’ll is more accurate than any weather guy I’ve ever watched! Glad more people are finding him! Well deserved.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Very much so! He is the go to guy!

[@carolhanson7137]

Dexter is so darned cute 🥰 I love watching you guys ❤

[@_Big_Fish]

We’re watching the storms coming through St Louis heading right for us.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Be safe! St Louis seems to get hit a lot

[@bluehippo5]

In Columbia, MO…and watching the storms, too. Seems worse to our north and south.

[@_Big_Fish]

Tornado sirens went off so we spent a couple hours in the bath house with a nice couple from Maine. Learned that we need to bring wine next time.

[@kathleendougherty9807]

Love Ryan Hall too! We dodged some pretty serious storms in our RV travels due to his weather reports!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Isn't he awesome?! So glad to hear that you have heard of him! Thank you for your support 😊

[@stinkysrvadventures8620]

Love Ryan watch him all the time! 😊

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Us too!

[@markreynolds9570]

Yes, all the time.​@@HappilyEverHanks

[@finfan1009]

Stay out the Midwest during tornado season..

[@davejiannuzzi4160]

We watch Ryan Hall for every storm!

[@robertbankhead8661]

Dang Hanks! Just 50 miles away, guess I should monitor ya’ll more better. Glad the storm didn’t catch ya’ll, it got us instead. Life is good though, only the pool pump was damaged (that’s a whole nother story). Happy Trails Hanks!

[@friskydingo5370]

Thanks!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for your wonderful support ❤️

[@friskydingo5370]

Thank you 😊

[@mum2jka]

Where are your Beaver Nuggets in that snack pile? Visited our first Buc-ee's last week and totally your fault that I'm now addicted to their Beaver Nuggets! 😍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Need to stock up!

[@jontaylor2784]

Welcome to Texas!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you, Jon!

[@bluehippo5]

Hey, Texas…parents lived in McKinney during the war. Cousins live near Lake Creek on a big reservoir…love me some Texas!

[@lillis887]

Lived in Texas for a year (military). As a native FL I’ll never forget! TX weather hits different!! Frying pan in the summer, snow in the winter!😮 And don’t even get me started on the bugs!😳😬☠️😳🤣

[@bobpurs]

Great advise on Ryan Hall, he is awesome. Haven't found any one better. He does a great job Keeping you posted if things are going to get bad. Been watching him for a long time.

[@PeteFolksinger]

Carl, I would really urge you to install a transfer switch for your inverter. I actually have 2 in our class B. They are fully automatic. As an engineer I did not have to learn the hard way that the inverter can't be used to power the battery charger.😊 My 2 switches work this way: The first is connected to shore tie and generator. If shore tie is connected the switch goes to shore tie, if not, the switch is lined up to generator. The output of first switch goes to second switch. If either 110 source is present, that source is connected, if not, it is connected to the inverter. The battery charger is fed from a branch circuit off the first switch, so it cannot be powered unless generator or shore tie connected. So one thing this does is power my entire 110v panel off the 2000 w inverter, but there are loads that I need to cut off or the inverter would overload. I put red and yellow labels on the breakers and turn those off if running on inverter (air conditioner, Hot water heater). (The water heater also runs on propane). I'd be happy to help you fix up Soli!

[@sarahgross4586]

We need to figure this out for the long run. For now we are basic set up with portable generator and will see how boondocking goes. Thanks for the great tips!!

[@russellvh3655]

Grew up in Texas. Welcome to Texas spring weather. It’s like this every spring. Been following you two for 3 years. The wife and I love seeing you 3 each Thursday. We owe you a lot because you are part of the reason we have been full timing it for last 2 years. Yes, we are just rookies.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is so wonderful to hear. Thank you so much for your continued support! Don't worry, we are still rookies as well and learning every day :)

[@earthstar2493]

You just blew past all the route 66 attractions in NM 👀 Use Lysol wipes on your dishes when boondocking.

[@brianhinrichs3550]

I put the fan in my camper just like you did on your fridge. Trick I did that would work easy for you is I have the fan plugged into a remote. So I can turn the fan off and on from inside the camper. The remote plugs into the outlet your fridge plugs in and you plug the fan into the remote transmitter. Got it at the local hardware store. Love the videos.

[@vella4897]

I love you Mr and Mrs.Happy trails❤ two you both.❤

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Aww thank you very much for all your love and support 🤗

[@michaelfranklin1641]

When I was in Abeline, TX I saw softball size hail take out Walmart and half the city.... lucky RV was on the other side of town. ❤ uncle Mike

[@dawnbowen-saunders388]

We are first time everything. 😅 we love your channel. You give it to us, straight and honest. Glad to meet you guys. I am Dawn and the hubby is Michael and we are looking into a new travel trailer. You have given us a lot of information and advice. Thank you, thank you. Dawn and Michael

[@christophercli5196]

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

[@TabythaPolaris]

Eyan Hall’Yal is THE BEST he puts all newscasts on tv to shame!

[@friskydingo5370]

Always awesome, thanks Hanks😊

[@annet8280]

Magnetic dryer vent coupling from Amazon. Game changer!!!

[@kathyfendel7967]

Ryan Hall Y'all is great! I watch him even having access to local weather.

[@terriglowacki3867]

After watching you for years, I pick up my first rv next week. Thanks for all the knowledge. 8:59

[@Cometman2007]

Hey Hanks We just left that RV park a few days ago, following the eclipse. We also had a tornado warning while we were there. Fun times. Isn’t that an interesting RV park? I’ve never seen sites so long. But we enjoyed our one night stay there. Keep it going! Tim n Bev

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hi Tim and Bev! Yes, it definitely was amazing how long those sites were 😄 Glad you guys are safe and sound. Man, this weather can creep up fast!

[@clintstevenson1214]

great tips and advise as usual! Stay safe. Looking forward to next episode.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@StiltsTreehouses]

Hey Guys, just a little tip. That screwdriver you're using to fix the vent is also a nut driver. It has a couple sizes built in to it. You can pull the flat bit out and you will see the shaft is like a small socket. If you flip the shaft you will have another size and I thing there is a shaft then a sleeve which gives another size and then the bit. So you can use it on the hose clap and get a better tightening on the clamp then what you will get by using the flat bit. Happy Trails :)

[@travelingwithtroyandrhoda]

Another great video! I had to open trip wizard when you pulled in at Wichita Falls because we just booked a reservation there. At the same place! Nice to see where we'll be staying for a night on an upcoming trip. I grew up in tornado alley so it was fun to hear all the storm talk. :)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

You are probably so used to all of these warnings having grown up in the environment 🙂 Thank you for your support!

[@katewebber1131]

Watch a few RV campers, you two are so sweet. Love watching. Stay well. Retired SRN and nurse educater. Would have loved your working and traveling. ❤❤❤

[@Kimreynolds-t5s]

Wichita Falls takes tornadoes seriously! We lived there 15 years and never saw one. A tornado watch doesn’t phase me at all and a Warning will make me flip on the tv. The hail is serious though. Last summer we went to Co. Springs and we had the loudest hail storm ever. It went on for a super long time!

[@WhiskeyHunterVAT69]

oh y'all got me hooked on those dot pretzels. All that dang sugar... LoL Ty for the VOD. 👍👍

[@ricklong3218]

Ryan is the BEST! 👍 He was not on last week when a tornado touched down here in NE Ohio, that just popped up out of nowhere! Luckily it was a little SE of us when the warning came, then a PDS was issued. Nobody was was hurt but it tore up some stuff and rolled 2 semis on the turnpike

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We are so happy to hear that you are safe! Tornados are so scary...

[@floridaprepper751]

My wife and I tried the dott's pretzels original, we love them. My wife julie is eating them now watching this video, thanks.

[@tinawilliams7888]

We bought the cinnamon ones after their video and now I’m HOOKED!!!

[@toddramsay977]

You know a lot of county parks are free overnights and most have at least electric or water/electric, some have a dump nearby. Great video!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Good one, Todd!! You are so right. We love finding those hidden gems. Thank you for your support!

[@demitaylor8873]

I'm in a remote area that the normal weather channels doesn't cover. Ryan hall's weather updates are GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

[@michaelwaller6093]

Something I don't miss about the south and central USA - hurricanes, tornadoes, hail the size of small dogs, etc. Living in California, dealt with earthquakes, now in the PNW and the serious things here is snow in the winter and fires in the summer. Doesn't matter where you live, there is always something to get ya! safe travels.

[@davidcline9547]

Lmao, 8am is 3 hours after we are up and moving! You two are late sleeper so you must be late to bed! Good vid!

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

I thought 8:00 AM was ridiculously early. We’re not up until 9:30. We love our sleep.

[@Biker758210]

Lots of traveling and then into possible Tornado. It was just like I was riding along. Glad it didn't get bad for y"all. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing the Harvest Host.

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Hope yall missed the biggest part of the storm! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bassnote_1]

I like Ryan, too. Weather nerd in me. In high winds I find pulling the slides in helps reduce the rocking of the rig.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh very interesting! I like that idea!

[@airstreamer]

We love "Toe Beans" 😻 Hey! An Airstream! Yay! Kitty cuddles are the BEST! We have not heard of Ryan, will have to check him out. OH NO! Glad you figured out the dryer vent issue. - Michelle

[@ericsrvadventures6611]

You should wrap your dryer vent hose in reflextics to help with the heat getting into the pantry.😊

[@TheCdnLibertarian]

Enjoying your channel. Always scary when there is a tornado risk in the area. But I still always smile watching this. Carl just continues to remind me of Harry Solomon (Actor French Stewart) in Third Rock From The Sun.

[@kathyweber793]

Oh yeah, we watch Ryan Hall y’all a lot and he’s really great. We bought his silly snow measuring tool to help support his channel but sticking it in the yard so you can you know when you start filling up with snow it’s gonna let you know how deep it is, thanks for the great video

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh how cool!! He is such a great resource. Thank you for your wonderful support 🙂

[@tex-hogger4974]

Ryan Hall is the go-to for anything severe weather. He and his team is in the game. I recommend his feed to everyone who wants to keep up with the weather.

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you for being here, Wayne!

[@davidnewby1956]

I live about an hour and a half from Wichita Falls, the answer is YES, we are always in a tornado watch during the spring!

[@RobertGronachon]

Hanks, you guys are the best! Two things…1. I40 is the WORST highway I have ever traveled! We went to Houston and back last year…thought we were both going to need new teeth! 2. If the dryer hose comes loose again, you could simply put 2 screws through the band clamp after tightening it, that will fix it so it won’t vibrate loose, but remain removable.

[@justsayin6795]

Hey, Hanks. This is crazy weather throughout the United States THIS YEAR Wishing you safe travels and blessings on your way Just Sayin'Dan

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! We'll keep the rubber on the road 😃

[@ryanjensen9282]

Carl, rockin' the bathrobe. sweeeeet

[@travelingsulls]

An idea for you, add a LITTLE silicone around your vent pipe before sliding it on to to act as a glue, but too much and it will destroy the flex tube taking it off if you ever need to. Another great video, keep it up.

[@lillis887]

❤ Ryan Hall Y’all!!! ❤️ Better hurricane coverage than the weather channel!!

[@charliebullio463]

Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today. Hope all is well. Stay safe and have fun.

[@jimandellenmeadows6244]

Carl !!!!! For your dog bone connection.....use the vent that was installed for venting your flooded batteries. Should be big enough for a pass through.

[@MakingMyAbodeOTR]

My husband and I were married in Wichita Falls 22 years ago when I was stationed at Shepherd AFB ☺️ Once again I find y'all in some of our stomping grounds. 😁 FYI...We JUST went through 2 tornado WARNINGS in Mississippi and we did NOT get the first warning on our phones!! The ONLY reason we knew about it was we were watching tv in bed and my husband heard the sirens!!! 😱 The warning never came over our phones! The second one DID come through no problem...but...I ordered an NOAA weather radio the next day from Amazon! Everyone please take tornado warnings seriously and leave your rv in the event of a tornado warning 🙏🙏 Stay safe hanks and RV family ❤

[@tannerjim]

At the 5:58 mark, you can see the old battery vent, when you had AGM batteries. You can convert that vent to an outlet that you plug your 50 amp cord into. then the backside of the new plug goes directly to your inverter. Never have to fuss with that whole problem again.

[@bdwriter1957]

You should keep a small neccessities bag packed all the time with a Change of clothes also in emergency bag. I keep all my important papers in one notebook with plastic pockets. All in one place. You never know when you need it. Lived in Kansas for 15 yrs....I'm in Ohio and still have a bag (literally have had 2 tornadoes here this year). Glad you are good.

[@kenthornton576]

We are happy you stayed in our town of Whiskey Taw Falls! We would have loved to treat you at our local brewery. We were already camping in east Texas for the eclisp that night. Please look us up if you are passing thru again, we are right off 287 between Iowa Park and Wichita Falls and have a driveway long enough to park your rig! Ken and Brenda T.

[@amymorris4377]

Love the fact you also watch Ryan Hall, y'all. I said to Mike, see?!! The Hanks watch them too! So now he can't tease me about watching 😂

[@BethAnctil]

Love the water cap toss, typical am coffee moves. And Nays shimmy by the camera. You two are so silly. Love it.

[@jerrys576]

You guys have done so much to convince me this camper life is NOT for me. THANKSHANKS

[@kcconaty5270]

So glad your all safe🙏🏼👍

[@legalpuppy8602]

You are so right. Our weather can become lethal in a moment. Love Ryan Hall. So glad you are safe.

[@angiefitzgerald1409]

Welcome to Texas! We bought a brand new F250 on a Friday evening. Sunday morning we had the worst hail storm I've ever. seen in my 57 years! About $10,000 in dent removal, and two weeks later, we got the truck back and it looks brand new again! The new roof and gutters on the house are in process! At least our trailer was in covered storage!!! Enjoy your channel! Come back to Texas when it isn't tornado season!!!The weather this spring has been worse than usual!

[@a.m.palmer1788]

Thanks for the video! Glad you guys are safe and having fun!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you for your amazing support ❤️

[@Usachatnow]

I watch Ryan hall all the time, he’s very useful for weather

[@HappilyEverHanks]

He does such a great job, his livestreams will run all day in the Hanks household!

[@JulieEaton-u7r]

Love you three ❤️❌⭕️❌❤️🐈‍⬛

[@charlesperry1051]

In 2014 we rode through a pretty bad storm in western Kansas near the Colorado border. When we checked in the camp host told us where the storm shelter was located and warned us that the weather was going to be bad. The storm was bad but never bad enough that we moved to the shelter.

[@datacntrdude]

Thanks Hanks!

[@marysharvey]

Always look at the sky, when it starts getting a green cast, take shelter!

[@bluehippo5]

That weird green color is a telltale sign, isn’t it?

[@Captain-Awesome]

On Tornados, it’s just something to watch for. They only wreck very small areas. We have a lot of “watches and warnings” but few very very few actual issues. We live in the Dallas, area. You guys were pretty close us. If you want the very best App us what storm chasers use. It’s call Radar Scope. It’s actually saved us from a hail storm we took the cars to the gas station for cover.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for this! We will look into Radar Scope. It's always nice to have more tools in the back pocket. We appreciate your support!

[@Captain-Awesome]

@@HappilyEverHanks pay the 9.00 a year and you will see other storm chasers post about actual weather versus just watching the “colors” of the radar pattern. You will be able to post what is going on around you as well. A value able tool indeed.

[@edpippin]

Ryan is the bomb…He works with some of the best independent storm chasers also. If Ryan says take cover its like Jim Santore knocking on your door.

[@bryansprenger]

A little FYI: if you remove the flat/Phillips insert from the screwdriver, the size of the hole is either a 1/4” or 5/16” socket and can be used to screw in the bolt head on the pipe clamp. I discovered Ryan Hall a couple weeks ago, appears to be more accurate than the local weather forecasters from Houston. HA!

[@rachellelee7707]

We are currently in Wichita KS so when there are "storm warnings", we make sure water tanks are full.