How We Pack an RV for a 45 Day Road Trip

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

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[@JohnHensonSr-ls6xh]

I have not been on a vacation for 30 years with my wife being sick for so long and she passed away in 2022 and my health hasn’t been good since then so i like to watch your videos to see where your going.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I’m so sorry to hear that, thank you for watching .

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! The kids are growing like weeds! Good luck with the new school year. I know it will be great. Can't wait to see the travel in the new camper!❤🙏 Jane in SC

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They’re growing so fast!!

[@elisabethe8055]

Hainsley has become so big. She is witty, smart and fun. Love her humor! What a pretty RV, i love it! So much space!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you, Hensley is growing up so fast. We are living the Lineage so far!

[@playfair6468]

I love our RV and traveling! Love you guys! I started watching when you guys first started your channel. I have 4 children but they are in their 20’s except our oldest and he is 30. Three boys and our daughter is the youngest. Our oldest is getting married this year. We traveled and homeschooled our kids. Making memories and spending time with family is something you will never regret!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They are really experiencing life in a unique way!

[@bettyruth9142]

Y’all know what you’re doing!! Have fun !! 💙🩷🩷💙😊

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have it *mostly* figured out.

[@Tom.and.Missy.Northam]

I really do like that Lineage. Very cool and tons of storage.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It’s amazing 🤩

[@misspersnickety3674]

Ah packing! It can be stressful, but it also holds the promise of a new adventure, which is exciting! I am looking forward to your next video. Stay safe!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are pumped for this adventure 🎉

[@JCMercyGrace]

We're 'here' and did going to the Sun Road today; before, or well actually ON the end of July -- it's July 31. I know we've missed you, but we succeeded the before the end of July too. Yesterday cloudy and rainy, today only cloudy. It was a wonderful day to take this drive!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So glad you had a great experience 🙌

[@sherriweber7105]

This Lineage is nice! I love it! And you have a lot of space. For as small as it is I love the refrigerator. It’s nice! Love it. Can’t wait to see you on the road with it. Hope you have a great week. Safe travels.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I totally agree!

[@kimlittleton4943]

There is a huge plant nursery in Elkhart, and I think it even has a petting zoo. It is gorgeous. This RV finally has some really smart storage on the inside. I was super impressed for such a small RV. Good job.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh no way! We will have to check it out!

[@kimlittleton4943]

Alps Mountaineering makes a great smaller bag chair that is pretty comfortable. No arms or cup holders.....so we carry a small roll up type aluminum table to set drinks on. We have a smaller version of camping stuff as well for car camping. We keep the big zero recliners in the camper. I am all about having some coffee, so our portable power station has been a game changer. We actually purchased 2 - small to keep the 12V in the car and a fan for the dogs, and the bigger one will run a coffee pot out camping. Sometimes you gotta have some creature comforts.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Smart!

[@kathyjoslin1361]

We are also on our way to Glacier. Hope to see you there. Safe travels.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That would be fun!

[@takethenextturn8775]

Love what they did for this size. I would take the dinette out and do a couch with some tray tables. I tend to like this style better when the driver and passenger seat can rotate to the living room and have some added fold down tables. That’s just me. 25’ is such a perfect size.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That would be great, our viva had the pivoting seats.

[@MattGrossChannel]

Packing an RV must be an unenviable task. I can imagine thinking, we can leave behind the waffle iron. But then on your journey you come upon a roadside fruit stand with the biggest, fresh strawberries that would go perfectly with a delicious waffle. I'm the type of person who'd rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it!

[@paulab984]

We have this size camper and I've learned we can't haul all the things we think we need and have not suffered a bit. In fact, we keep taking things out of ours because we find we don't use them.

[@ellensstory4429]

Very nice and roomy motorhome.😊

[@jenniferbarge6869]

Oh my gosh! I'm in Glacier right now. And you have me wondering if you are here by now. It's definitely smokey. But still beautiful. Have a great trip!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have made it to glacier!

[@LovingOurLife]

I’m so excited to follow this season. I’m loving the Lineage and see it in my future 😁. Looking forward to your review and watching you pack it was pretty awesome! It’s amazing how you got so much in there with room to spare. Safe travels🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are so excited for this route!

[@jerrydaminato743]

Love the door storage latches. Everyone should do that.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We agree!

[@vanananag7736]

Looking forward to seeing your journey to Glacier NP. Great packing tips Nathan and Marissa. We have a 22’ Class B RV, just 2 adults, so even less storage space. Although we just travel for 7-10 days at a time, it’s still a challenge for me (female) packing clothing. I follow a KZbin channel travel blogger that is strictly for airline travel and use her tips and tricks for packing clothes in carry on bags. I keep decreasing the amount of clothes, stick to one color bottoms, add several color tops that can be washed in a sink and dry fast. Layering clothing is the key for climate variation comfort. We use Dr Bronners soap for showers, washing dishes and hand washing clothes. Roll clothes to save space packing. We also had to find smaller chairs to pack. No longer bring our Solo stove, which is not needed in the buggy summer months and also FIRE season. As a substitute, use a solar powered flickering Tiki torch, or glow sticks placed in a colored Nalgene water bottle, if you want some nighttime ambience. As you did, we purchased a smaller coffee pot, stacking pans for our induction cooktop and a carbon steel frying pan. We also purchased a butane portable stove for outdoor frying and cooking in the hot weather (packs small). The butane stove replaces our Blackstone grill 😢 which was too large. We made adjustments in packing our 22’ Class B RV so that we can enjoy her maneuvering in smaller parking spaces. Enjoy your travels.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the tips!

[@angelalim4290]

So excited to see your Glacier videos! We went there a couple years ago and really wished we had booked a longer stay. It’s one of the most beautiful places. Also, we loved your Idaho videos. We are from Idaho and you inspired us to add a few things to our list of places to go.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching! Praying the smoke will blow over!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Amazing , I love your rules, whatever works for you, as practical as it sounds, I can't imagine what you two have accomplished in one day could be done by most. I'm excited for this new adventure. THANK YOU for sharing.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you for watching! We have this down to a science!

[@airstreamer]

It will be interesting to watch your travels in this smaller RV after being used to the bigger option! Looks like you came up with a lot of smaller versions of items that will help fit better in the smaller RV. -Michelle

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We take a small rig out almost annually! It’s one of our favorite hacks!

[@LisaMarli]

Have a great trip. I'm wearing a Glacier National Park T-shirt right now. 😊 And I'm about to pack for a 4 day trip. Need to keep it to 1 checked and 2 carryons. Oy.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Amazing 🤩

[@pupcamper58]

Can’t wait to see the next adventure ❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We can’t wait to share it!!!

[@jnbond]

I always appreciate a well thought out rv packout! Can't wait for all the adventures to come in the following weeks! God Bless!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are excited to take this Lineage on an awesome road trip!

[@ATimelessFamilyJourney]

Such great tips. We will be applying these to our rpod that we are working on getting reorganized. Fire season is upon us in Montana already. Hopefully the winds change direction to push it out for your trip. If you end up on HWY 12 in Montana. Harlowton, MT has a great city park with RV spots with electrical. They are first come with no reservations however it has not been busy. If you want something else check out Martinsdale Reservoir which is about 25 miles from Harlowton. We are currently in Martinsdale for another month or so

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad it was helpful! We are praying 🙏 the winds will change!

[@olebloom1641]

Great to see how the packing went. I live in a 27 ft travel trailer and that Grand Design would only be half full of my stuff. Efficient lay out of the drawers and closet.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We love sharing how we live this lifestyle!

[@garyhanson4133]

That looks like a lot of work, but exciting too. The smoke isn't bad yet. I just hope it stays good. High heat.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are so excited!

[@vanessiacarpenter1680]

We have 2022, 27ft Freedom Elite, same floor plan with a couch. Love it

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Awesome 👏

[@donnaharris4459]

Very excited for your new adventures. You have organised things so well. ❤🇬🇧 LJMJ

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

🎊🎊🎊

[@toolgirl30]

Have so much more fun!!! Love your black shirt and skirt or one piece. Either way, looking great, girly!! Nice work packing and making it work for a week wait with the 2 littles. Mine are 3rd and 1st this year!! Thank you for sharing the tips with all of us!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! 😊 we are so excited 🎊

[@jennibabcock]

Always Shipshewana to go and explore that's not too far away. The yummy popcorn place there is so good.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! We will have to check it out!

[@denayaclyde9904]

Y'all are gonna have so much fun! I was gonna head up to Glacier/Kalispell next week to spread my cousins ashes but had to cancel due to unforseen circumstances. We have a few fires in Montana right now and it's been superrrr hot. I live in Great Falls & it's been 90-100 for about a month now with no rain, so hope no fires start up in Glacier & flathead county 🙏 Definitely hope you packed for warm weather as well as cold for the mornings :)

[@denayaclyde9904]

Did you guys book a reservation to get into the park? If not you'll just have to go super later or earlier in the day. Or I'll let you know how to get in a back way I had to do a couple years ago, vehicles & all 🤫

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I hope so too 😅🫣

[@ericgruber5204]

That looks like an amazing RV that Grand Design Made. Curious if you are planning on putting it on the Scale once you get it fully packed and head out on the road? That would be very useful information for people to gauge whether or not a small RV like this can really handle a family of 4 and all of their Stuff.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They did a great job! We have done long routes in Class Cs before, this one is the roomiest.

[@MattHayashi]

Safe travels! Looking forward to hearing your update!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! We are so excited 🎉

[@kimproffer9456]

I’m excited to see how y’all like this RV! I love it! I can’t wait to see your Glacier videos! My favorite National Park ❤❤❤❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We cannot wait to share this adventure 🙌

[@Nurse_Angela]

I love the containers you have for the bathroom. Do you have a link to them? Glacier is one of my favorites, hope you are having a great time!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They are from ikea!

[@sheryldouras667]

I hope you took the opportunity to check out Shipshewana, the dunes, Pokagon State park, and other northern Indiana fun things.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Next time!

[@patriciahazelton672]

Thank you for doing a video on class c looking forward on the road

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are so excited 🎉

[@alicial6072]

That's a nice looking rv, lots of storage

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are loving it 😍

[@johntheabolt7750]

Super good ideas and packing tips!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you!

[@joellenowerko3429]

You are efficient Nathan

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It’s a gift he has!

[@ejs6010]

Nice packing demonstration.n. Thank you.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You’re welcome!

[@paulac5830]

Loved the video. I like the new rv. Looking forward to next Sunday for the new video. Safe travels.❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks! We are excited for this adventure 🎊

[@charliedoggie4]

Great looking new RV - how did they get a Kingsize bed in a small class C? Hope you are able to get some privacy.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They did a great job! The bed fold up for the slide to come in.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Epic thx sharing definitely a rv for two for sure but great see family four doing it can’t wait see the journey!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It’s a great rig to do short routes!

[@donr250]

Loved the video and the packing tips (rules). Now that you are loaded for the trip how much does the new rig weigh?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We will have to weigh it

[@audreytesoriero9475]

Interested to see what you think about the privacy aspect of this RV after 6 weeks.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have done this before 😅 there are work arounds.

[@sallylove3563]

you guys amaze me I need you're expertise to downsize wow ... love this rig ... Marissa your outfit is to dang cute !!!!!!!!! have the best fun in this new rig

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you 😊

[@101handbags101]

I live just south of Glacier and I’m wondering if you’re enjoying the smoke 😂😂😂. We have two seasons: winter and smoke! I hope you have a great time anyway!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are praying for the best 🙏

[@jacqulynjohnson653]

We saw the seatbelts at the dinette. Are those able to hold booster seats? Otherwise, where do kids travel?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes, they can accommodate booster seats

[@almostemptynester777]

okay so I know this is so random for this video but I am so curious about how to downsize pictures!! Like I have so many pictures (yes actual prints) some that are very sentimental to me and cannot be replaced. Help! How do I organize, downsize, fit them into rv/van life/minimal living?!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

The photos are definitely hard to downsize, I would suggest going through them first to see if there are duplicates. Maybe you have a family member who would hang onto them for you.

[@wandrousvindella716]

Safe travels !

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks!

[@cherifroehling6593]

What is the CCC on it?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

This is a prototype, the CCC is around 1,000 lbs.

[@Dbgolfnski]

We’re considering purchase of a similar size rig. Do you weigh the RV after it’s loaded and tanks filled to see if it’s within limits?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We didn’t weigh it, but we are fairly certain we are well within limits.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

I've just come from western Montana, and unfortunately I can tell you there is smoke. It's not the worst that I've seen, but it is impacting visibility.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We heard there’s some but it’s not terrible.

[@OzarkSoaper]

can't wait to see what you think of this rv after the trip.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

👏👏👏 yes- so far it’s amazing!

[@tommy-guns478]

we have a 2020 Grand Design my wife bought boxes and little shelves for next to the bed. Not for me I find that hanging whatever you can Tee shirts, pants jackets. works best for me but we are usually on gone no more than 7 days. save the drawers for the underwear and socks

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad that works for you!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

You did good. Blessings

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you 😊

[@IzzyInMiami]

How fun!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

🎊🎊🎊

[@montananative9786]

I assume you beat the smoke, as of today 7/22/24 the smoke in western Montana is rolling in. I am so anxious to see your videos of Glacier, I grew up and still live a few miles from there. My son is named Logan after Logan Pass, (Going to the Sun road)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That’s amazing 🤩

[@brucefranklin6765]

We just got back from a 2-1/2 month Florida to Alaska trip and it might take 3-4 days to unpack!😅

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Amazing 🤩

[@Nobody_important_at_all]

Soooo, FOS said a while ago they were doing AK. You guys going with 'em???

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They’re already well in their way, we are just doing a loop through Canada!

[@dnisley7337]

Man! Maybe we will run into each other. We might be in Columbia Falls (near Glacier) for my husbands work. That is up in the air at the moment. But it would be great to meet you all if we happen to be in the same place at the same time. Safe travels!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Awesome 👏

[@knownone3395]

Closet in the back needs to have a washer and dryer!😇

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thy would be awesome but might tip the scales

[@davelauraphillips8814]

Dave here - so generous of Grand Design to give you a brand new RV on loan while they are working on your frame. Do they do the same for everyone?

[@sherriecapp3234]

Watch you Cargo Carry Capacity. I have one. Very little CCC if you carry water or waste in your tanks. Love it. BUT...

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the tips.

[@turnbullstravels735]

I actually do have a question about the Brooklyn Bedding mattress (we have one as well). What are any of us meant to do with the folding bed in the Lineage?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We didn’t end up putting our mattress in the Lineage. I’m not sure they make a folding mattress.

[@mandieduke9759]

Where do u put you pillows and blankets? We always take many blankets.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We could definitely store them under the bed!

[@joellenowerko3429]

Be safe looking forward to video😊

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you 🙏

[@judy6416]

I do the 10 day clothes plus jacket etc

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That’s smart

[@gthornton3]

Hey from San Antonio Tx

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Hello!

[@mtnpeek6748]

Rv mattress needs to make a folding mattress.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They should 😍

[@LiveFree123]

Giddy up y’all! ❤️🇨🇦

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Whoo hoo!!!

[@JJ-pc3fh]

Anyone know what little vacuum they have? I’m stocking a truck camper right now and looking for a good one that someone can recommend.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Here’s a link to the vacuum amzn.to/4dpAZr8

[@JJ-pc3fh]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney Thank you!

[@DeeinNZ]

What about linen etc? Never see where people stash their linen, towels, bedding etc.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We will use extra closet space as well at under the bed.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

It’s like doing a huge puzzle game my problem is I’d forget something actually needed ugh mind blowing tetra game

[@maureenboland4189]

Tetris!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes it’s easy with the rules we have come up with.

[@lauramouser]

Will you be able to drive Going To The Sun Road in that rv?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are hoping 🙏

[@lauramouser]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney We will be there on 8/8, maybe we'll see you. We're planning on hiking the High Line and Grinnell Glacier trails. God bless you guys and have a great trip!!

[@carolannbagan3562]

i hope you guys aren't coming to Jasper national park in Canada. the park is currently closed due to a massive wildfire. the town is pretty much gone.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have decided to re route!

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney good. Jasper will rebuild but it will never ever be the same. everybody got out. but now their scattered all over the place. parts of British Columbia are burning too right now

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Helix Mattress is better. Have a safe trip and enjoy the journey

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We LOVE our Brooklyn Bedding mattress!!!

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

if you're coming to Alberta this time be prepared for smoke ( 105 fires burning in northern Alberta as of july 21)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the warning.

[@tomkrause62]

Is there no divider between the "master" bedroom area and the rest of the space??

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We could put up a curtain but there is no divider.

[@tomkrause62]

Well theres a deal breaker, somebody didnt think that through

[@catherinethames8946]

How many seatbelts are in this one?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

2 on each side of the bench in the dinette

[@philkraynik4887]

I’ll tell you that you two are totally badass! The more I look at videos where you guys have hiked (Hawaii and Half Dome ) the more impressed that I am ..because there is No Way on eatththat I could do that! Your courage is admirable… keep on tracking for us ! God bless!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you 😊

[@lorifarmer9692]

"Here are my minimalist rules" "here's how I make our life more fun and here is what I need to do that"

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Basically ☺️

[@jeanmeyer1903]

Really HOT in Montana right now…

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

🔥 🔥🔥

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I work away from home all over the world for 6-12 months at a time and pack 2 suitcases 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ and my second case is a carry on. When anything involves my wife it just gets out of control fast 😂😂😂😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂😂😂

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

Kids both in list or one in table bed?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

In the past they loved sharing the loft.

[@JulieSlaughter-q3d]

Did you buy another RV or are you just promoting it for the company. I think it's a beautiful RV and the size is perfect.

[@ericalampley480]

Testing/promoting, I think. I think it's still a prototype.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

They have loaned it to us to test out and give them feedback!

[@JulieSlaughter-q3d]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney it looks perfect.

[@TravelingonAdventures]

Seems to be quite a bit of inside storage in this rig.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Lots of storage!

[@mosanders0574]

wow, your kids have grown. tube stop giving notifications

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh no I’m sorry about that, keep checking in we post new videos weekly!

[@mosanders0574]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney nothing yall did just KZbin

[@tomkrause62]

Really not sure how 45days would be much different than 2 weeks??

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

31 days difference.

[@justinmorton3050]

It's not that different. My family and I have camped for years, taking week long trips here and there. We have also taken several multi-month trips across the country from Ohio. Packing an rv for a week or two trip doesn't require much more time or effort. Being prepared for emergencies and making sure the tow vehicle and rv are both mechanically in top shape are what requires the most thought and effort; not where to store the Instapot. 😊 The extra thought and effort required for the quoted "31 days difference" is for the KZbin views. Lol. And if someone doesn't know any better, they would think it's an incredible accomplishment or almost an insurmountable task to pack a camper for a month and a half trip by watching this video. Just read the other comments. You're always going to be limited on space and cargo carrying capacity when packing an rv. You plan ahead the best you can, pack what you can within the limitations of the rv and try to be as prepared as possible. That's it.

[@justinmorton3050]

​@@LessJunkMoreJourney🤔

[@michelle_nolan]

I love all the tips, but get a bit concerned for the earth and our environment with the 20/20 rule. I agree not to stress over stuff that you can buy on the way (consumables)… just keep the earth in mind and don’t create unneeded waste.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks, we will.

[@davelauraphillips8814]

Dave here - so generous of Grand Design to give you a brand new RV on loan for a u week trip while they are working on your frame. Do they do the same for everyone?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Hi Dave! There’s nothing wrong with our frame, they’re loaning it to us for 6 weeks so we can offer them some feed back, and share it with our audience.

[@davelauraphillips8814]

@LessJunkMoreJourney I thought your rig was in for repair, my bad.

[@franklealand1181]

Nathan your 80% rule means leaving 20% which is a 1/5 .So my question is which one of your family of 5 is not going or ade you breaking your rule straight away .HA HA got you

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂😂😂

[@Bacciagalupe]

:)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

☺️

[@txchivette1815]

She's only 29?😮 I thought late 30s low 40s😊

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂😂😂

[@kellybryson7754]

How fun!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

🎊🎊😍