HDT BIG Rig Travel Day. Changing Plans. Mexico. Atmospheric River. Fulltiming couple. RV Lifestyle

Leaving Quartzsite and heading to Yuma and our date with Los Algodones, Baja, Mexico and some dental, donuts and shrimp tacos.
More railroad tracks, can we cross them?
Water system problems with a vacuum in our tanks leaking lots of water.
Weather system called an Atmospheric River which is going to hit California and Joshua Tree which is our next stop.
35+ mph winds coming our way. Wow!
Good thing our travel plans are in pencil.
Errands to run so Sondra doesn't freak out on low C02 plus a little chill time at Hobby Lobby.
Quartzsite is all about boondocking in the desert but we're excited to try something different near Yuma.
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RV Camping
We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to KZbin channels Suite Travels and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
Tracks:
Is This Winter Now by Shirley
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A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.
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We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
Gotreads.com
Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded.
BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.

[@mimi5117]

Loved seeing a Gentleman opening and closing the car door for his wife. Reminds me so much of my late husband who did this even while he was in a wheelchair =) ... thanks for sharing. Big smiles from the North OK Valley

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you... been doing it for 35+ years. Just the way I was brought up.... doesn't every guy do that?!?

[@tohgens]

I like you guys. When you tried buy stickers. No pegatinas, please, you must asking for "calcomanias" 😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. Thank you. Better luck with calcomanias!

[@alexanderlacy4005]

I’m an aviator, so for the drones I suggest “Maverick” and “Goose” but obviously y’all get the final say in that. Lol 😜 I do have to say that I love watching your videos, it is absolutely amazing to see a couple like you two who are life partners who do everything TOGETHER, and enjoy doing it to the fullest that you possibly can! Most men would rather soak their underwear in gasoline and then run through the red hot flames of hell to get outta going into hobby lobby with their wives, but I think that is a beautiful thing to see a couple who is so happy together, and enjoy every single second they can together, really it is a beautiful thing, it really is! I could only dream of having a life partner like y’all do, you all are very fortunate and lucky to have such a beautiful relationship like that. I already have a 58ft toy hauler Spacecraft RV with a Big Bunk 370ft wheel bace W900L Kenworth ARI Legacy 180” sleeper with a slide out (very nice HDT rig) but I have no life partner at 37 years of age, I lost the love of my life in 2011 due to a tragic accident, but I do still have my 14 year old son. I’d give all that I just mentioned up to have her back, but that’s not gonna happen, I’ll have to enjoy my retirement the best I know how alone, so I’m gonna give you the best advice a younger lesser intelligent man such as myself can give you, and that advice is to NEVER take those moments for granted, because in the blink of an eye they’ll all become a distant memory, I know all about that, first hand. But my son and I thoroughly enjoy your videos, it gives me a special kind of feeling to see someone living out their dreams together, just as y’all do each day!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much for the kind, from the heart, words and sharing your life experiences. We'll take that to heart, you can be sure of that. Excited to have both of you along on the journey. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@alexanderlacy4005]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I remember my late wife loved scrap booking, making hand made jewelry, and stuff like that, so she spent a lot of time in Hobby Lobby and places alike, and when she would go into a place like that, she could spend hours in there, and that would drive me crazy so I’d be rushing her, or sitting out in the vehicle texting and calling her to rush her, but if I had a do-over I’d give her all the time she wanted, then be more supportive of her position’s just as she was those of mine. I don’t see the kinda selfishness I had with you two, it really impressed me how much y’all support one another, and sadly it took losing my wife that I did love dearly with all my heart, to realize how selfish I was. She was a beautiful native Alaskan woman, absolutely gorgeous, in every way, and I was extremely lucky to have her, and our son, but when you are young you tend to take things for granted, even though you love with all your heart. I started watching your channel when I bought my Spacecraft RV, because of your Spacecraft RV, but now I continue watching because it warms my heart to see how much you two enjoy spending each day together, and it brings back the great memories I spent with my beautiful wife. ❤️

[@raoulroberts]

When I saw that needle in the red zone (of the pressure meter connected to the CO2 tank), I entered a state of panic. Thank the heavens for that welding supply shop and for David's alertness. Sondra enters Hobby Lobby like I enter Best Buy😂, but when she went full Annie Jump Cannon tracking that solar, on the floor no less, that was the highlight for me. Thursdays can't come fast enough! ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Raoul- As always a great supporter of the channel and a source of fulfillment for ourselves. I knew we were close on the C02 but didn't realize it was THAT close! Sondra definitely loves Hobby Lobby! See you next week.

[@Carlos_AT]

Hello friends, what you are looking for are decals in Spanish And we tell them CALCOMANIAS, I am your friend Carlos and I watch your interesting videos, I wish you the best, greetings from MEXICO

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Buenos Dias, Carlos! Thank you, my friend! We were trying to find the right name for it. We may have to go back now!

[@ladytrolliana7655]

@Carlo_AT. Me ganó! 😂 I was just about to tell Sondra the same as you. The word that she was using was a new one to me, never heard that one before. You might have found them where school supplies are sold. You guys are fun to watch. Greetings, be safe!

[@Carlos_AT]

Nice to meet you​@@ladytrolliana7655

[@mikecox7761]

In all Sondra’s calculations, has she accounted for the weight of ALL the note books and journals she has !!??? 😂😂😂 Great video. Safe Travels ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 Mike, she probably has but won't tell me! Thank you

[@janetphillips2875]

We feel lucky still driving our 2002 Tiffin Allegro Bus! We have property in Wyoming. There was no summer in 2023! We were freezing July 4th!! We live in Alabama. My mother inlaw lives in Fredonia, but winters in Bouse, AZ

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh my, Janet...you guys get around the states! Alabama was definitely NOT freezing on July 4th! Thanks for watching.

[@polarisman67]

OMG, the "dad jokes" are relentless! Another fun video, 😅 THANK YOU!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! They just keep on coming... my funny sense of weird humor. 😄

[@judyostrom8972]

I had my teeth done in Los Algadones in 2010, I had 13 root canals, 25 crowns and bridge for $8250..sounds like prices have gone up or my mom and dads dentist gave me a good deal! I see memories when you are wandering around down there! Love your channel!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh wow! You had a lot of work done. Yes, prices have gone up for sure but it's still a good deal with good quality. Thanks for watching.

[@williamsneedjr4129]

I just say that I love your video and you both because you bring me great joy every time I am watching you

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You are so kind, William. That means a lot, so thank you. 😊

[@SonarTravels]

Y’all do a great job with these and I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Why do all the border eating places in Mexico try to charge US prices. I’m getting too old. I remember the good times.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. They are so close to the border that they charge in USD to make it easier for everyone. They are less than the US but more than central Mexico. Much more convenient though. Aloha

[@patrickallen1183]

How did you learn all the things you need to be self sufficient, like the vacuum issue you had? We so enjoy your journey and videos. Thanks for what you do.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Great question, Patrick. After 8+ years of fulltime RV and approximately 50 stops per year average then we use our systems regularly and have seen most of these occurrences at least once. Experience is a great teacher and we try to learn from each instance (good or bad).

[@bigd6663]

Your videos really brighten my day thanks for all the effort u put into producing and editing don’t understand why u don’t have a million subs!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much for the nice comment. We're excited that the channel is as big as it is... it's just our travels as fulltime RVers so it's pretty funny that we've grown as big as we are...however, I do agree with you! 😆 🤣

[@andrewkeech9605]

Hi Dave, when we are at 2024 National HDT rally I’ll show you my stainless steel tank venting system I put in my Spacecraft. I don’t have any water balancing issues and I have five fresh water tanks at different elevations. I’m taking this tank venting technology from the dairy industry.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That would be fantastic, Andrew. Thank you. SC did not install the vent per our instructions and thus we have this issue from time to time.

[@bradriley3099]

12:00 minutes in my 5th wheel is center frame 😂 Enjoying your channel 😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing, Brad! It is truly a small world out there. You're now famous since you've been on KZbin! 🤣😁Hope your stay at Sidewinder has been good.

[@patpike1810]

Could you do a video that shows how to get started journaling? Maybe some ideas about products you use, and how to get started.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sondra has been thinking about it. We may do something on it in the future. There is a chat group on Big Truck Big Travels Facebook group that is a journal chat.

[@louismartin8593]

yay a very long video, I love long videos from you 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you like them! I just kept going and looked up and BAM! 60 minutes! Thank you

[@TreadTheNet]

The Geek and Tinkerer in Sandra is what endears her so much to us. Just wish we could get more of her brain-storming and dreaming. Come on Sandra give us more of the “Wouldn’t it be cool if ….”. I know you guy’s are retired, but Sandra’s brain could give us some of the coolest Space Stations ever conceived.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...Her mind is always working and trying to brain storm, EVERYTHING! 🤣😂😎 Comes in handy during planning sessions. Thanks for the comments. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@brb-stl]

Enjoy your videos! Sondra I’m intrigued by your journal. Would enjoy a video where you show us your journal pages and how you do it and what all you use. Thx!

[@lisalewis2456]

Yes, we want an in depth bujo video!!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You guys are killing me! Sondra is slowly luring you in for the "bujo kill". She's trying to convert more people! 😆

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 careful what you wish for... that's exactly what Sondra wants to do! I'm thinking about it. She's a bujo maniac! 😆

[@cooltrkin]

Very enjoyable video. Plus, I love your HDT setup. The wife and I will be going there for dental.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. It was a great experience. We really enjoy our HDT setup and works for our lifestyle. Not for everyone but good for us. Hope you have a great experience in los Algodones. Appreciate you watching the channel.

[@troyclinkenbeard2529]

When I watched you fly your drone in Mexico, I don't know why but it made me think of Gazoo from the Flintstones. So My suggestion for a good drone name would be Gazoo.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 ok, that is THE most unique suggestion we have heard...I don't think it will fly... the name not the drone! 😆 Thank you so very much for the comments.

[@billstoys8324]

We were wondering if Sondra has her taste back so that she can fully enjoy her food again. Looks like a fun area. Stay Dry!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Bill. She gets hints of flavors now but she still can't taste. One day...

[@petem6846]

Great video David and Sondra! @35:20, you start talking about Sondra's capturing of the sun angle hitting your solar collectors--great example of very practical geometry!!! Also a great example of thinking quantitatively. Hope some geometry teachers see this and use it!

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Geometry is one of my favorite subjects! RVers use Geometry all the time and don't even know it - especially if they tow a trailer. Tangents, turning radius, etc. I can do an entire series on the importance of math (and physics) is to RVing... but my nerdiness would probably freak too many people out. 🤓 🤣

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sondra is such a geek, Pete. But it does help us to orient properly to maximize the solar potential. You are so correct that it is a very applicable use of geometry in our daily life. We hope others see that as well.

[@chad92078]

Sondra's would love a Victron solar system with a GX device that uploads all the data to the cloud. Then you can review and plot a huge amount of data for solar and battery power/voltage/amps over any day/time frame. Great for us data nerds! Love the channel! Absolutely loved your Alaska series last summer.

[@1994home]

Great to see you opening the car door for Sandra. I find the jokes funny. The drone should be called Reckon

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Troy. Hmmm... sounds too close to "wreck-on"... that's actually pretty funny 😁!

[@1994home]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I meant Recon for the drones name

[@MaryWehmeier]

Those speed bumps are insane at the border.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

They were crazy, Mary. 😆 We did not expect them to be so aggressive 😳.

[@cherylchamberland6744]

Another great video. I loved Sondra geeking out about the solar documentation, the search for the elusive stickers, her apprehension of using the drone near the wall, and your getting the fall on video and leaving it in the video. I’m glad she wasn’t hurt, but that was priceless that you got it. Lots of great info in this content too.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Cheryl. I was surprised that I got it on video. Pretty funny. Sondra was a great sport about it. And she was unhurt...back was a little tender but she was good to go. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@gregshelton8118]

The blimp is similar to what they called aerostat balloons used in the Gulf of Mexico tethered to tug like boats that feed air/surface tracking to law enforcement. In my other life as a Coastie we'd use those aerostat boats for fuel stops as well as get information fed to us from over the horizon items of interest this was back in the mid-90's.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Ok, that's interesting, Greg. Thank you. Makes sense.

[@kaycash8575]

Love all of your videos. My husband and I look forward to seeing your video every week. Can’t wait to see your next video.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yay! Thank you, Kay! We love having you along with us on the journey. 😀

[@robertsmith-fj2rx]

Another great episode. In keeping with your space theme..how about Aquarius for the name of your drone. You use it to keep you safe looking for camp grounds. For Apollo 13 it was the Lunar module that kept the crew safe for their journey back to earth.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Great suggestion! Thank you. We're going to have to review all the comments and decide. Thank you. 😃

[@mikemilby8833]

Hi guys , my wife and I were up at the chapel at the center of the world yesterday and I pointed out an HDT with a large fifth wheel way out on the BLM land, pretty sure that was you guys. My wife and I have been full time for almost 2 years now, we’re staying in Yuma for a couple more weeks , love your channel and your set up is awesome.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Mike. That's us. Not far from the Center of the World. We're enjoying Yuma but time to hit the road.

[@mikemilby8833]

Safe travels , hopefully we’ll see you again sometime down the road , we would love to meet you guys.

[@ride4nvd]

Loving the spreadsheets! My wife would be in heaven! Always nice to see a gentleman open doors for the lady. Gotta keep those CO2 tanks completely full! Food and apple fritters looked awesome! We have our own containers for our apple fritters too!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sondra loves the spreadsheets. And I knew we were in trouble when she pulled out the storage container. They were tasty! Oh you know it on the C02... but I do have backup tanks!

[@marcomorissette7940]

Thanks for the video again! We are looking to go spend a month or so in Yuma in a near future for a change between Quebec winter and there!! 👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hi Marco, Yuma is nice with great winter weather. Bring your bikes for the nice path around town. A little change is good! Thanks for watching.

[@cheryldemont7131]

@LonestarHawaiian I believe I live on the other side of DFW from you so we deal with the same storms… I found your channel today and binged on your shop build… mine is the same size & I’ve tried doing a lot of the work myself but not to your extent… anyway, the last storms forced us to replace one of our shop doors. We have 2-14’ doors. We have the insulated garage doors and I will say they stood up better than the chain-roll up doors. So we used Master Doors here in Weatherford and paid $5,725 this past aug/sept ‘23. Cheryl

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sorry to hear about the storms, Cheryl. Glad it wasn't more serious. We fulltime so a lot of our improvements to our rig, we use a lot. Love the DFW area...really enjoy Texas. Thanks

[@johnbrown7312]

Voyageur and Orion would definitely find over on Ogilby, north of the tracks accommodating as well. There is more desert pavement (rock) over here as well so maybe a little less dust potential. Great to have a chat with you folks yesterday, and safe travels as you continue on your journeys. See you when you do your Canadian leg. Lots of room at Dogpound North for your rig.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, John. Great talking with you yesterday and enjoyed the Hawaii reminiscing. We'll be back north and would be fun to meet up at the Dogpound.

[@mikejordan9220]

You will see the same type of blimp close to Key West on a small naval base. I imagine it is looking for people trying to enter the country by water.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes, I just thought it might be closer to the actual border. Thanks for the comment. 😃

[@scottmulrooney8483]

Guys, that is a tethered derigible. It is loaded with all kinds of sensor packages. They are primarily utilized by Homeland Security and NORAD, in that region I would imagine data is shared with USC/BP. We had one get away from Aberdeen Proving Ground when it's tether snapped. That one was finally recovered in Lancaster PA in Amish Country. Imagine an all out chase from local law and the US Army landing in Amish Country on an Amish farm. Be well and safe travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣🤔😂I would imagine an all out "every man on deck" kind of recovery! Thanks for the info. Very cool stuff.

[@scottmulrooney8483]

@@bigtruckbigtravelsYou're very welcome guys! Yes, very much so, an all hands operation. The rouge wasn't gonna get away, couldn't be allowed to get away, especially with all of its sensor packages.

[@nunziobusiness1509]

I think you should name the drone "Alan", after Alan Parsons. Eye in the sky, looking at you, I can read your mind...

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 thanks, I like your way of thinking!

[@davidwatts5863]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Drone "Eye of the Tiger , BullsEye, Eye Spy, RedEye or Pirate "

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That's quite a line-up! 😊 Thanks

[@michaeldean3771]

My wife did exact same thing on my Mountain bike with stirrup pedals

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oohh... that hurt. Couldn't get her feet out. I hope nothing serious.

[@lindaard2189]

Having never been to this area, very interesting video. Loved seeing across the border and nice to hear it was pleasant. Seeing all the great food made me hungry. Hope the rain wasn’t too bad. Safe travels

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed our peek into Los Algodones, MX and the enjoyable experience we had over there. It's a very unique place with tasty food. Thanks for watching.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Hope you folks stayed put. The rain’s been brutal here near beach..

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We did, Mary, thank you. Quite a storm system. Hope you're OK.

[@RV-Adventures-Travels]

We were at our home base RV park in Southern California when the atmospheric river storm hit and it was pretty intense but not as bad as tropical storm Hillary was. We left Tuesday to head back to Arizona and passed through the area of Joshua Tree. The rain there wasn’t nearly as intense as where we came from. But I think the storm followed us to Arizona.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sounds like you made it through the rains. We looked afterwards and Joshua Tree did not get all the rain forecasted but we're still glad we made the decision to stay.

[@sue9252]

This was absolutely amazing! Never been to Mexico but feel like I’d like to experience some of your adventures.👍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's a fun place, Sue. Glad you're along on the journey and can experience this neat town. 😀 Thanks for your time watching the channel. 😃

[@bryancarlson3673]

Such wonderful, fun, and amazing videos! One needs to be an excellent troubleshooter to stay on top of the daily repair and travel problems that invariably happen! Best Wishes!!!!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lots of moving parts in an RV, Bryan. You end up being a bit of a "jack of all trades" kind of experience and repair knowledge. Thank you for watching the channel and appreciate your comments.

[@kathykeene2092]

I noticed your “Don’t Mess With Texas” t-shirt. I wondered if you got any comments as you walked around Mexico. Good to see all the Boondocking opportunities.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

The only comment on the shirt was a fellow Texan who asked where we were from. Everyone is very pleasant over there and super friendly. Always a great experience.

[@user-ix4dl1dy7q]

Do you get your Co2 tank liquid filled ? Will last forever liquid filled

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@user-ix4dl1dy7q I just take it to a company to refill beverage grade c02. I haven't asked about liquid filled.

[@daddyt4851]

I have a suggestion for your drone name. ATOM. Air Toy Of Mine. Lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That's a great suggestion! ATOM...hmmm, will have to think about that one. Thank you!

[@PeeWeeHenson]

😄WE VISITED LOS ALGODONES TODAY. HAD A GREAT LUNCH. PEOPLE AND VENDORS ARE EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND EVERYTHING WAS A "GOOD PRICE TODAY". FREE FOR THE LADIES BECAUSE THE HUSBAND PAYS. WAS GREAT TO MEET YOU YESTERDAY. I ENJOYED OUR VISIT AND CONVERSATION. TRAVEL SAFE AND WE'LL SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD. ALOHA

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Mahalo for the comments and really glad you had a great time "south of the border". All the vendors sell for "almost free". 😂😎It was great to talk story with you yesterday and we'll definitely see you down the road. Good luck on the build. Aloha

[@michaeldean3771]

I like the solar tracking log

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 thanks. Sondra LOVES IT!

[@abdilahfatah1153]

Hope to see ur vlog at African savanna wildlife 😍

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We'd love to make a trip to the real thing... but for now, it will have to be in the USA. Thank you

[@JuanSalgado-fw9fu]

Pegatinas is in south américa in México is called calcamonias habe fun guys

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. We used the correct term last week and it worked great (calcomanias).

[@janetphillips2875]

Mason....the all seeing EYE...for your drone. Im probably too late.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Not too late, Janet...that's original though. Thanks

[@rusticalaskans6814]

It’s so sunny. I’m in serious need of vitamin D. Really enjoyed this.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

I believe it...that would be hard for us to live in a place that goes weeks with not much sunshine. We enjoyed the Alaskan summers...not sure about the winter. Thanks for watching and appreciate your comment.

[@lisalewis2456]

Sondra, so much love for your bujos in the comments…can we PLEASE have a dedicated, in depth bujo video?!?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 don't encourage her! 😆 We've been talking about it... we'll see but thank you so much for the comment.

[@lancebillingsley199]

Another great video and glad to see that Sandra was not badly hurt like the say you go down and get right back on like nothing happened

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Lance. That's right...you fall off the horse then you need to get right back on it! 😊😎😂

[@lilacameron1488]

As retirees from the Los Alamos NM area, I so enjoying Sondra’s “geekiness ”

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 you should have seen her at the VLA when we toured it! Thank you

[@steamer1112]

"Come back here, this is cool". You had me laughing there.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 she was serious! Thanks

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

The sunsets still capture our beautiful earth. Sondra is wonderfully detailed. Appreciate some $ facts on dental, etc. 🇨🇦 ❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Yvonne. We love the sunsets out here. She is very detailed and keeps us straight.

[@Nausome_nana]

Glad to see Sondra didn’t hurt herself. ❤️❤️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Just her pride... 😆 back is a little sore but she's good. Thanks

[@lindacox8156]

you 2 are sooooooo AMAZING‼️ You know your equipment sooooo well‼️👍😊 And you know how to deal with all the issues that come up‼️👍 Sondra - I can’t believe the work you go to every day with tracking the solar system- Whew‼️Beautiful sunsets👍 I think it was great to show everybody that you can still go to Mexico and enjoy food and the shops- even to walk into the country and come back.And Sondra the drone is very helpful and helps you get some of that cool footage of places you share with us on your wonderful videos😊👍So you need to treat him kindly😊Can you cut a sheet of paper that will fit into your planner and then use it to plan for next week? You are so creative Sondra - I know you will get something to work👍😊❤️‼️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Linda. We really enjoy Mexico and the atmosphere. The shops are unique and colorful. We learn everyday about our systems! 😆 Sondra figured out how to save her Journal and did something similar to what you suggested. Thank you very much.

[@sharonking9862]

OH THOSE MAJESTIC SUNSETS😆😆😆😆❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

They are beautiful, Sharon. Thanks

[@piushorning4869]

a one hour video. WOW! I see when you were in mexico you drank from a cola bottle. that is good. when my wife and I were down there getting her teeth fixed we went to a cafe and bar to eat. we watched a group of canadians drinking the staff were not really cleaning their glasses just wiping them out with a terrible dirty towel and I looked at GAil and told her to order her drink from a bottle. made us sick and I'm sure the canadians were sick the next day also

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. We always drink from a bottle and try not to eat a lot of veggies that are washed or rinsed (fresh). Pico, salsas and sauces are ok. We love the food but try to be sensible about it.

[@rosemariejames2437]

Another great video and I hope Sondra didn't get hurt when she came off her bike , I can't wait until the next video .

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Rose Marie. She's fine...back is a little sore... but she's a trooper.

[@joeyb1853]

It's probably a TARS aerostat. Radar and communications. It's mostly watching for drug smuggling puddle jumper planes from Mexico. I worked on the PTDS version in Afghanistan. They are all tethered to platforms.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. We were thinking that's the case but not sure since it's several miles from the border.

[@alfreddominguez2750]

Disappointed not seeing any guitar shop. I have one on my bucket list. Glad you had fun and tacos 🌮 305❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks. We've never seen one of those shops in Los Algodones. Interesting. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@roybrochu5409]

On another note you should install a camera inside the trailer to capture what happens as you drive on your adventures on other than perfect roads.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

This may come under the auspices of "ignorance is bliss" category, Roy. 😆 🤣

[@myk55501]

Hey, the blimps are for low-flying planes in drones plus I got cameras on them and stuff it's a radar type thing

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. Probably full of electronics!

[@missstarry11596]

Another excellent video done so well it was very enjoyable and you shared your experience in Mexico which we plan on visiting and wondered about. You made it look so easy to cross; eased our anxieties. We love watching you, keep doing what you're doing!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much for your time watching the channel. We enjoy the area.

[@angelatoomey2337]

Glad the bike fall wasn’t any worse! Loved everything you did Hoping the rains eased quickly -safe travels ❤❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Angela. Sondra recovered from the bike incident. A little sore but she's OK.

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@brendanoleary5885]

Great vid guys, I honestly thought we would get some quality Mexican puns. I will tell you Juan more time. Happy anniversary you beautiful people.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 that's good, Brendan. I'll have to keep that in my back pocket for later. Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Aloha

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Another really cool video! You do such a great job of sharing info and laughs!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! We have fun in this lifestyle and like to remember where we go and enjoy sharing those memories.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

I enjoy the journal information and as always everything else, especially puns. 😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 don't encourage me too much! Lol 😆 lots of fun. Sondra loves to track stuff and decorate so the journal is perfect for her.

[@c1dancer]

Great video. Sondra you were so graceful during your fall. Thank goodness for long sleeves and long pants.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

She was trying to save the bike! Thanks.

[@c1dancer]

​Joni did the same thing when she fell and broke her rib last month. She protectedthe pillow she was carrying and landed on the concrete instead

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@c1dancer ouch! Glad it wasn't more serious... like a hip.

[@cambrian7119]

Those rv's you mentioned after you crossed into Cali get a sweet deal from the Casino. For $26.00 per season, they're allowed access to the casino and , (I believe) The pool, Showers, water, and a few other things which elude me. Just call them and ask. Michael Rzewuski

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That's a deal! May have to check into that! Thanks 😄

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

Hello from your Lake Livingston folk ….little lengthy here…I apologize. I should have planned better…just got home last weekend from Johnson Valley for King of the Hammers off-road race. I would have got you in one of our race trucks for a spin. Maybe next year..??…Always same time (ish) of year. You guys are probably gone already from Joshua Tree but just down the road in Lucerne Valley, hang a left and make a trip up and around Big Bear Lake ( BEAUTIFUL drive….not to rig friendly although many a Prevost bus load of skiers headed to the slopes ) Highly recommend a stop at Victorias Family Restaurant in Arrowbear Lake. Great little hangout….ask for Melanie. See ya guys in September.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

hey! We're still in Palm Springs. May head up to Joshua Tree in a week...maybe...KOH would be cool to take a spin in a race truck. Hope everything went well and the weather cooperated. See ya in September.

[@ALongLongWaytoGO]

@@bigtruckbigtravels sweet. Big Bear is beautiful drive. Day trip easily from Palm Springs. We finished 12 and 15 overall out of 167 starters. We will get you in one next year if it works out !!!!

[@steveddavis]

What an enjoyable and interesting video. Thanks for sharing!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Steve! Thank you for the comments. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@joemontague217]

We love the fish tacos we go to the same place

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's good, eh,Joe?!? Sometimes I'll bet either the tacos or quesadilla. Thank you 😊

[@kathyandrews5288]

If I had a rig like yours I'd stay at RV parks. Quartzite is different but not worth the trouble of waiting in the dump line, or keeping up with water and sewage. We are glampers. LOL. Hope the Joshua Tree trip worked out great. Catch you in the next video. Happy travels! Keep up the corny jokes, David! Sondra, you do a great job journaling and keeping up with "stuff."☺

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We like a good RV resort but have a tough time justifying the expense since we don't use the amenities due to us being out and about visiting the area. One of these days... 😆 Thank you for watching the channel.

[@krazedkamper]

Thanks so much for sharinf your boondocking spot in Yuma and your experiences over the border. Now I've got to go. 😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're welcome... and you've got to go! Neat experience.

[@janetphillips2875]

My mil sings and plays guitar at Quartzite and Bouse, she winters there in her rv.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow, Janet. That sounds really cool. Neat area for RVing and wintering.

[@BJM217]

Thanks for sharing

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@JZCRealtorCA]

I missed you two in Quartzite. You might like Temecula and I think I can get you into the VFW Winchester post that has lots of room and is about a half hour away.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sounds nice. I've heard of Temecula but don't know much about it. Love to visit California... don't want to live there but really enjoy the state to visit... after LA Nina is over! 😆

[@JZCRealtorCA]

I get that on all counts, 😂 Temecula is loaded with wineries. We are an easy drive for day trips to San Diego, the beach, mountains, Brea Tar pits, LA 🤮 aka, Hollywood. Just look past the homeless and it's nice. 😂 😁😉😜

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@JZCRealtorCA I looked it up... also Balloon rides, historic RR downtown and like you said, lots of wineries. Sounds neat!

[@user-in4sg2ho9z]

Thank you for letting me know I am not the only one that crashes in her bike!! You two are amazingly fun😄

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You're not alone... 😆 not sure of if you're in good company or not lol 😆 😅 but you're definitely not alone! Super excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

[@Oehq-Gplus]

Sondra, We love your geeky solar stats... thank for sharing with all of us other geeks🧠

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh man... now, you're encouraging her! 😆 🤣 😂 Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃

[@mjcaughman3763]

Ingenuity is the name of the Mars "helicopter" drone..so I think that would be fitting for the wasp lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes, we're definitely leaning in that direction. Great suggestion. Thanks for the comment. 😃

[@mollydoran9488]

...how we feeling about...drinking' lunch.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Only if we're really thirsty...

[@Gopher7]

Sondra, I love your book keeping and role as the lead statistician! I am always amazed watching numbers! (I bet Dave looks a lot closer than he will admit!) Dave... Not sure I understand your water system but it is interesting. If you simply plugged that overflow I suppose your pump would create a vacuum in the tank? If it is setting up some sort of syphon if it gets started by overfilling, how about making a length of hose with the appropriate fitting for the "leaking" pipe and then elevating the other (open) end so that it is higher than the highest level in the tank? Do you think that would stop the leak? Perhaps after the syphon was broken it could be removed, or you could put some kind of screen on the open end of the hose to keep dirt and intruders out if you have to leave it there. Thanks for all of the insight into Mexico in the Yuma area. My wife and I plan on being there in time for Quartzite next year, my first year of retirement. If I see you there, I would sure like to meet you both. ... Mark

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It would be great to meet up, Mark. Normally our system does not create this siphon effect when I correctly fill the tank...I was in a hurry and didn't shut it off properly. Yes, you are correct that we had to equalize the system pressure or the water pump would have been impacted. Congrats 👏 on your impending retirement! Lots of fun on the road.

[@cheryllann_]

Wow, this was another fantastic video! Love seeing the country through your eyes!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much, Cheryllann! Really appreciate the comments and your time watching the channel. 😃

[@susanhall7737]

For future reference: you might be able to find stickers at a papelaria (think office supplies/paper goods). Or, there might be a little tienda that sells school supplies. Keep in mind that in Mexico there are very few one-stop-shop stores - each has its own niche.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That's a great idea, Susan! We saw a papelaria on the upper side of town. Thanks. We'll need to check that out next time across.

[@krisklopf1901]

I had to laugh when you said "almost free"! My husband nd I used to go down to Puerto Vallarta and vendor just to walk the beach selling their goods saying "almost free"!! So that became a funny saying to us. We would always joke almost free all the time! Also the in laws used to live in Green Valley Az and we would always go down to Nogales and cross the border for dinner and shopping. That has been many years ago!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's funny, Kris that several of the vendors will say "almost free". We joke about it all the time. Lots of fun. 😊

[@Kangenpower7]

Another great video! Glad to hear I can get quality dental work done on the lower cost range.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

8 years ago we were skeptical but jumped in and were very happy with the quality of service. This last one we visited was the best. Very nice and knowledgeable.

[@carolync3617]

The sunset photos are beautiful,.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

AZ sunsets are beautiful. Thank you

[@aeconsulting1]

Awesome 1 hr video, went by fast. Looks like you had a great time including low cost dental work, great Mexican food and some errands. Safe travels!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! It was a very good, productive week.

[@laurelchesson6458]

Love you guys And your videos!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Laurel. We really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@steveegbert3554]

Great video, enjoyed it. I look forward to each weeks adventures.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, Steve. Really appreciate your comments. We enjoy sharing our experiences with everyone.

[@aquablue3803]

That was simply amazing Thanks❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching the channel. 😁

[@Mr.andMrs.Mike1217]

That was great seeing you guys enjoy your travels into Mexico with no issues. That little town is now on our list to try! Also, wanted to ask what is the model of the drone you use? It looks like one I’m eyeballing…. Thanks for sharing your adventures!❤️~Wendy

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey, Wendy. Los Algodones is a neat little town in Mexico. It's a DJI Mini4 Pro and I really enjoy it. Thanks for watching.

[@jeanmayfield1636]

Hi Sondra l hope you are ok. I'm Sorry you fell. Jeff and l were watching so Sorry😫🙋‍♀️🥺

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sondra is doing great. He back was a little sore but feeling fine. Appreciate your thoughts.

[@kathykoeven]

The tacos look and sound so delicious! Great video! Thanks for a long version.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kathy! They were scrumptious!

[@phyllissmith2538]

USSA, that might be more accurate than we'd like to believe. I enjoyed your video. We got some of that storm here on the central coast of CA. It was so windy that we canceled our plans and stayed home one day. We got lots of rain too.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sad but true, Phyllis. Not the same country as we remember...hope you came through the storms ok.