Family of 3 LIVES in This Motorhome RV! Fun Maine Overnighter (RV Life)

[@theresageorge5796]

We have found that fire departments will sometimes let you fill fresh water tanks! Very positive experiences there.

[@AcmeRacing]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t drink from the RV tap. I disinfect and fill with potable water so it should be fine, but I still use bottled water for drinking and coffee.

[@matthewhewston215]

We are the same way. I think if I had a system and did more than just weekending I wouldn’t worry as much.

[@adlhikes3159]

I’ve filled my fresh water tank from all sorts of places. But I always use my own fresh water hose. Never what’s on site. I only have one Walmart inline filter. 14 years: no issues.

[@michaelevans3307]

Hi guys, I'm your GMC "twinner". Based on the cost of a fuel pump alone I have always done two things to keep from having any problems. I change out the fuel filter at 50%, then I always use an additive to keep the fuel pump lubricated. Safe travels!

[@jimwhalen6769]

Also add a Fass fuel filter system!

[@sharir1679]

You can still check pressure with the old fashioned stick pressure guage. I have used one my whole life (68) and they work great. Everything does not have to be digital .

[@Toddstjohn]

Has to be the big ones though! I'm sure you know just telling them

[@lyfandeth]

I had two good stick gauges, both stolen with the car. Went to get a new one, and it didn't matter if I bought plastic or metal, cheap or brand name, none of them were accurate. Most were WAY off. So I broke down, but a circular brass one, and a tiny electronic. Both agree with the electronic one that is built into my new air pump, which shuts automatically.

[@davidlong8876]

​@@lyfandeth What air pump are you using? I'm looking for an auto stop compressor and gauge that will work for a Class A DP.

[@jtoepke9763]

Loving this Hanks style videos keeps getting better. Thanks for sharing your fun with us.

[@Joywill86]

you guys are so cute together can feel the love.... Looks like a beautiful drive!

[@ddole147]

Happy Hanksgiving

[@karensevern328]

Dewalt 20V cordless air compressor. Amazon $98.98 Black Friday sale. Set the tire pressure on the compressor push start and walk away. It stops when it’s at your setting and then go to next tire. All tires done in minutes.

[@davidglatz4674]

I just replaced the keypad on my RVlock with their upgraded silicone pad. Very easy, and it will not wear out like the original one did. Thanks for taking us along on these wonderful adventures.

[@danofiremano]

Corn Hole In One For the Win!!! 😆

[@cherifroehling6593]

OK, just the looks you give each other show so much acceptance, love, and appreciation. You share so much more than just RV life!

[@jvogel431]

Hey, you were at Steam Mill Brewery! You were about 1.5 miles from the Sunday River ski resort. I been visiting and riding bikes there for 20 years. Love it.

[@marcomorissette7940]

Wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! And thanks for this great video very appreciated!👍🇨🇦

[@davesauerzopf6980]

Happy Hanksgiving. Love you guys. Keep it going!!!

[@jimsmith8694]

The correct tire pressure for trailer tires should be based on the manufacturer’s recommendation on the tire information label (often found on the trailer’s VIN plate or owner’s manual), not the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall. The sidewall indicates the maximum pressure the tire can handle, but using the recommended pressure ensures optimal load capacity, tire wear, and performance for your specific trailer setup.

[@MitchellOutfitters]

Favorite tools? I have a whole set of 20 volt craftsman tools from impact driver, impact gun, drill, and more but one of my favorites is the air compressor. I always have batteries charging in the truck. It runs on the 20 v battery, or 110 volts, or a 12 volt cigarette lighter plug. Best part, you set the pressure you want, hook it to the tire, turn it on and go do something else. It shuts off when it gets to the pressure you set. Move it to the next tire, turn it on and let it do its thing. Love it.

[@darrellgunn2610]

Wow! Small world Brad and Jen were parked next to us in western Montana this summer! Great couple!

[@cassantos9550]

Happy Thanksgiving yall be safe and kind to all.

[@michaelwalker74]

I use the Milwaukee M18 inflator it uses the same battery your impact gun uses. I love mine, it has 3 memories. I have one set for the truck one for trailer and one for the bikes.

[@rickkeller105]

I want to get one of those. Look very convenient and quick.

[@freedomontheloose]

Great video! Thanks for the information! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

[@FairviewRoamstead]

We just posted a video of our very first Buc-ee’s experience and we gave a “Thanks Hanks” credit to you guys! We love it when your videos come out and we never miss an episode! Hope to see you on the road soon…….

[@LaurieWilson-n2d]

You guys were sooo close our hometown...Bethel. Would love to meet you both😊 Your channel has helped us so much and we haven't missed one in 3 years.❤

[@walterjones1466]

I would not be caught without my ViAir, that I bought because of your recommendations 4 years or so ago. I keep it in my truck always.

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Great episode! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@stinkysrvadventures8620]

Lol I love being on top of the 5th wheel.

[@vinothecarver]

So happy to catch the episode... I'm thankful for my weekly dose of The Hanks!

[@doughimelic]

Suggestion. Put a string/rope on the wheel chalk so you are keeping your hands and fingers away from the wheels. Much easier to pull out.

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Wow what a great location! Enjoy.

[@MagentaRV]

A big part of your tire problem is over-inflation. Shouldn't be running at max pressure. Even most semis that have tires that say 120 on the side don't run at 110, usually. The normal range is 95-105 on semi tires. There should be an info sticker on the front driver's side of your trailer that tells you what pressure they should be, and I'll guess it's somewhere around 80PSI.

[@bryanduke1]

I agree. All tire manufactures also have a weight chart for each tire. Our rig weighs in at a little over 16,000lbs. Our trailer tires are rated at Max 120psi and I run them at 95psi. Using this chart will help you get the best results and longest life for your tires.

[@armslength2618]

Yeah, I agree 104 pounds is suspicious. Maximum inflation pressure is for the maximum design weight that the tire can carry. The total CAT scale weight of your trailer minus pin weight then divided by 4 should be compared to the max weight number cast into the sidewall rubber. If it's quite a bit lower than the tire's rating, you'll have to back off the tire pressure a bit. Whatever those actual numbers are, we can only guess from here. But I know that my recommended pressure in my truck tires are way too high for running with zero load in the box.

[@MagentaRV]

@@armslength2618 his TPMS showed 125PSI when he got to the destination on tires he said are stamped 110 max PSI. 💥

[@Itsa_Mea]

​@@MagentaRVtire pressures are measured and filled COLD. Arriving at a destination is a hot pressure and is naturally expected to be higher due to expansion. This is why written on tires is max COLD pressure.

[@MichelleA6232]

Happy Thanksgiving Hanks!! Hope you were able to enjoy the day!!

[@sharondickerson4187]

You guys are so fun to watch, having fun.

[@mjkraken]

ViaAir is definitely one of our favorite accessories

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Fun times, new friends, great food and memories!! Great place! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! Happy Thanksgiving!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻😺😺🦃🦃

[@TracyBirds]

Fantastic video!

[@kenmartin1919]

My favorite tool on the road is a shot glass. Perfect measurement of my preferred brown liquor every time.

[@sheilacaine]

Hanks you’re rocking these videos with meeting people and the beautiful scenery in Maine. I ❤u two. ❤❤

[@michaelstover6869]

Didn’t you add some upgraded batteries in your camper? No need to turn the truck around and do all that maneuvering, just hook the Viair compressor to your camper battery. Especially when you are hooked up to shore power, as you are most likely charging the camper batteries while hooked up right? That’s what I do with my little class B camper van!

[@LaurieWilson-n2d]

Hey to our friends! We just love watching your fun adventures and we have watching your RV travels for 3 years and we have learned so much from ya both! We travel also with our RV but not full time...we're not retired yet but close😊 We have to say with tears... that you guys just went near our hometown...Bethel Maine. We were driving with our camper home from Tennessee. We were so very bummed out to miss you cause we surely would love to come meet you!

[@craftingwithjean5599]

That looks like a really nice Harvest Host location. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving Hanks!

[@spagettysnaps]

It Thursday and we got a Hanks drop. Alls right with the world.

[@Inyourdeems]

Love the kisses!!! So sweet! Kiss more! Love your channel. Been subscribed for a long time. Hugs!!

[@wayner3266]

Next time you are in Maine, you need to add some time to your schedule and come check out the Atlantic provinces of Canada.

[@Rutherford342]

Why do you not use the air pressure listed on your rv for your tires. The tires listed pressure is the max of the tire. RVs have tire pressure labels just like your truck.

[@iancurnow9060]

Oh my goodness.... your best video, ever. !

[@loganmckay3194]

I hope one day our paths cross! Fulltimers for past 3 years. Your videos are awesome!! Happy Hanksgiving gobble gobble!

[@chriswalters2583]

What a great video thanks for taking us on this adventure

[@lew3057]

You crazy kids! 😂. Have fun and travel safe. Great video.

[@GrillMarksBud-S-n-P]

Awesome video! Travel well be safe and come back to Maine ASAP. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our state.

[@Tedsma]

Happy Thanksgiving Hanks! I look forward to Thursday evenings with you! :)

[@wolftrainservicesltd6418]

Watching in swift current saskatchewan. It's minus 32 c with wind chill. And 8 inches of snow.

[@backyardcyclist4377]

Looks like you found a great spot . Super fun place for sure ❤

[@chadkoller7809]

We love harvest hosting at breweries, because like you said nana you can stumble back to your house

[@tracymeskel2839]

OMG! Hi Brad and Jen! It’s us Tracy And Dale! I was hoping g to see you guys again, in the desert. But I know work comes first. It was a surprise to see you. You, the Hanks, should come to the winter Grand Design rally, in Quartzsite, Az., on the 6-9th of February. We Would you love to meet you. We have a few KZbinrs, but can always use a few more. Come on out, and let’s play in the desert.

[@donslick8464]

Carlos! Don't forget you can hook up the compressor to the trailer batteries also.

[@TimSmythe]

I’ve been watching your videos for years but this was my favorite. ❤ So much fun. We are currently at a dog show in Perry, Georgia. It’s 37 and cold. Back to Florida soon. I guess we’ll have to do Maine next Fall.

[@sharonbiechler5273]

So much fun! Thanks for the video's

[@timyanes7368]

Great video loved seeing you guys have so much fun! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ohioclassCcamper]

Nice place looks so fun with a great RV parking spots

[@misstree1790]

How much FUN is that? Whoo hoo!

[@KeithStarr]

Check out the “JACO FlowPro 2.0 Digital Tire Inflator with Pressure Gauge - 200 PSI”… their press-on air chucks are amazing, and the (actually accurate) inline digital gauge makes checking pressure while filling super convenient.

[@Theo8863]

Never met ya in person, but I miss you guys when I have to wait for another video. ❤ N.E. Ohio.

[@tsasearchbagful]

We have been full timers for going on 4 years, we have met so many amazing people. RV life is great!! Wonderful episode!

[@christineciocco4507]

Obsessed with that sweatshirt you were wearing at the Harvest Host. Can you share where you got it? So glad you guys are sharing your stops in the newsletter. It will be helpful for us when we visit next year. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ronfortener]

Great video, we love traveling Maine. Your next trip if you get a chance go up to Roosevelt Campobello International Park it’s only national park shared with Canada and USA. Tour the Franklin D Roosevelt summer home, it’s amazing. Keep them videos coming

[@charleneburcham7987]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both This was a great video and appreciate the tips you have given through the years

[@carlstrohmeyer]

Here ate our toys: Since we mostly dry camp in the warmer months, we really like our Renogy 1000/1700 watt output and newr Ecoflow 2000/2400 watt output. We currently use a large Hessair swamp cooler that in low humidity lowers our ambient Temps 15 to 20 f, but it can be a hassle to keep it full of water (adding ice helps it cool even more). We are saving to get the Ecoflo air conditioner. Our trusty Honda 2000 generator that we've had 14 years is also a great too. Finally we have a portable washing machine that looks like R2D2 and helpful for boondocking/dry camping.

[@chadsmith946]

I agree with your neighbors, you guys rock!!!

[@robertburns5145]

Great episode guys! It’s nice seeing rv’ers enjoying life!

[@KenButler-l2s]

Rechargeable ridgid from Home Depot. Works awesome on the truck and trailer with good digital gadgets.

[@N-Scale]

Love you guys !! Happy Thanksgiving !!!

[@triciasmith1867]

I love your sweatshirt! Where is it from???

[@karensevern328]

We love this cordless compressor. Lightweight set the psi on the air compressor push start and walk away. It stops when it’s exactly at that setting.

[@karensevern328]

Amazon Dewalt Cordless 20V tire inflated Black Friday $98.98. 😅

[@philwhite5815]

I like the new thing you guys are doing with the recaps of the video through that out. Happy Thanksgiving you guys and stay safe and love you guys

[@joanmesser7829]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Fun video. !!! Safe travels!!!

[@pjk1714]

Fuel filter warning can happen after it catches some crap before the injection. Get it swapped out at a quarter tank to avoid problems. That harvest host looked very accommodating.

[@motorcoachtech7615]

Happy Thanksgiving to the Hanks!

[@aaronchilds2568]

I use the house battery to hook up the air . That way you don't have to mess with the truck 😊

[@robertwernerog399]

I'm going to have to start a notebook for all these tidbits. Maybe I'll call it a Hanks handout?

[@amymcdonald6524]

The next time you are in maine you need to do eastern and northern Maine true downeast is past ellsworth.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

We often tow with a half tank or so because it is a headache to get water at times, especially when the area starts closing down for winter... awww fall in New England is amazing! HHost breweries are so fun :)

[@walterrafolski5662]

Great episode, thank you for sharing!

[@tracyshrable4224]

Good video guys. I felt like I was there myself.

[@CH-ct8gn]

One of my favorite episodes! Renee what brand is that hoodie and can you provide a link!?

[@motocross_guy5212]

My name is Josh lol. I feel the love lol but great video. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@smore7633]

Milwaukee compressor 18 volt works great and the battery powers 1/2" impact when you need it.

[@kellykunze1649]

“Let r Rip, Tater Chip!” - new T-shirt idea?!

[@deborahjansson]

I grew up in New England. So beautiful.

[@dandaigle4546]

this was freeking awesome

[@johndoyle6697]

Hi guys. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving wherever you are.

[@rickrichardson5329]

Great video ya'll. It seems that ya'll find the most unique places and the friendliest people. Happy Thanksgiving

[@pamelawhite5970]

You are, or were, in ski country. right near Sunday River! I use to work there before I started teaching full time. Ski all day then I just ski to work at the Grand Hotel.

[@mcdonnellshane1910]

GRATE VIDEO WE LOVE WATCHING YALLDO LIFE.

[@RayLyle-kx2ks]

Y’all aways fine the best spots so beautiful. Keep up the great videos Happy Thanksgiving stay safe and happy travels

[@PineRidgeRez]

Great video Hanks!

[@Wiccanglen]

Awesome as Always!!❤🎉

[@Road_Trip_Warriors]

Great video as always! Regarding finding water, we use the Garmin RV 890 which does have the ability to indicate which locations have access to water. It has been pretty accurate and each time we have used it, water was available (even though once, water was available but due to a plumbing issue, it was not working). P.S. We just posted our first video on our channel. Would love for you to take a look.

[@LillianKing]

You guys are awesome.

[@matthewhewston215]

Happy Thanksgiving keep the footage coming. For the fuel filter light, I was of a similar aspect as one of the other comments I would change the fuel filter every other oil change as opposed to the three recommended. You may have gotten some bad fuel somewhere also. Additives are a good thing especially this time of year to keep the fuel in good condition, help with keeping down condensation, and it also adds lubricant. This lubricant is due to especially I. The NE the have different blends for the seasons and the winter blend is supposedly has less lubricant in it as it is made to withstand the colder temperatures.

[@armslength2618]

My favorite tool in the truck is the PTO. Capable of powering all sorts of devices, with up to 60 hp (12%) of the engine rating at slightly elevated idle. No way any 12 VDC clamp-on connected to your battery will ever come close. That being said, a 480 volt AC 3-phase pancake alternator would be nice to have, together with 120 VAC single-phase transformer.