Boondocking Problems, A week in the life of RV Living

[@cyber_sal]

Best line I’ve heard on your videos: “There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than right here at this stink pit with my sweetheart. “ Now that’s true love! LOL

[@IreneIronTravels]

So true!🤣❤️

[@robcleeton2606]

Best line that I've heard in any RVer Youbtube video.

[@annlange1380]

I love how Chris expresses her true heart felt feelings in everything she experiences..whether it be dumping, organizing, cooking, learning new driving skills etc.. What is really cool is how she expresses her love and pure joy of sharing this with Aaron, always lovin' on her man. Aaron let's see some of the same from you. Just an observation from watching you two for several months, but Aaron could step up his game and reciprocate his gratitude for his sweetheart.

[@RobRutkowski]

I am still laughing. You guys are great!

[@be1150-c7u]

I’m sure you guys have your moments, but one of the reasons I love to watch your adventures is that you’re so kind to each other. It comes through in all kinds of little ways and it makes me feel so optimistic.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you for the kind words😊 Appreciate you watching!

[@danireland2378]

Use your truck to help break the wind when it's kicking like that. Also, just give your truck a slight tug or put in neutral to help disconnect your trailer. Usually it's just too much forward or backward pressure. Beautiful locations you're hitting!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for the tips! And yes, soooo much beautiful out here. Thanks for watching!

[@larryskrabut894]

@@IreneIronTravels I also have had issues with the ORV hitching to the TV ball. I found that at times I have to chock the ORV wheels (either forward or reverse depending on the slope) and ensure that the 7 pin trailer cable is disconnected so the trailer brakes can not be activated when attempting to find that sweet positioning of the TV ball in the ORV hitch. My last spot after unhitching I had over 36" height on the ORV tongue from the ground, I had that much slope to content with. By chocking the wheels and disconnecting the ORV brake factor, then I was able to nudge the TV back and forth till the hitch was safely lock in place.

[@larryskrabut894]

Also I need to add, for those who use an Andersen WDH, if you attach the chains before the hitch is latch, that in it self might tend to draw the trailer closer to the TV and might not let the hitch latch properly. So do not attach the Andersen chains till after latching the hitch. That would possible mean raising and lower the tongue jack a few times to get the suggested way to attach the Anti-Sway Plate. So what I tend to do is to back off the nuts on the chains, but notice the thread count where you had the nuts threaded in to. For adjustments of the chains, I count the threads showing. I also found in my case and travels, the amount of threads showing might change as the trailer weight changes with water, supplies, Black/Gray tanks levels are. I find that I might have to tweak the nut adjustment a quarter/half turns for the best possible tow ride. YMWV :)

[@IreneIronTravels]

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[@robcleeton2606]

Good tip about testing stinky slinky connection with gray water before running black water.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes! We were glad some viewers mentioned it to us last week!

[@Sweetpotaterz]

Also, I'm not sure, if you have these already, but you should get furnace covers. They are wire mesh domes that can help as a windbreak for using your furnace in high wind, but also prevent mud dobbers, birds, and bats from making nests in your furnace!!

[@tongslee]

as for the de coupling the ball. park the trailer where you want. chuck the trailer tires so it's not moving, put down the tongue jack where it is atleaset support the trailer weight, backup the truck slowly (for no more then an inch). this should help with release the ball. It would be easier w/ two people, but I done it with just myself. Just have to go back and forth and keep trying.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks, we'll give that a try!

[@alanjones9884]

I second this advise. It has worked for me many times.

[@joannastruthers7778]

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@antruze]

My Anderson sticks too. Seems to stick on the backside of the ball more. I’ve learned to have the ball pressure towards the front of the coupler and as soon as there is a little upward pressure when raising the trailer, I find stepping up on the bumper and bouncing a little will release the ball. Works so much better now. Just make sure you don’t raise too high before trying the bounce method. Hope this helps guys!

[@tombouman4485]

You two are so kind and considerate, I love watching as you explore and make your way into your chosen lifestyle. I'm a lifelong (70 yr. old) camper here in Michigan and will always love pitching a tent or parking my 24' travel trailer in one of our many beautiful campgrounds here. Something about the camping, when I park my vehicle and set up camp, I'm content. Thanks for sharing with us, I wish the best for you! Safe travels!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you for the kind words! I know the exact feeling you are talking about. We used to tent camp for the weekend and the feeling you had after setting up on a Thursday or Friday night….. knowing your just going to be relaxed for the long weekend! No worries and no BS 😊

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

I got a chucke after she comes back to the truck at 11:10 and says "its gonna be tight".....10 seconds later pulls into an open campsite large enough for 2-3 rigs....its all in your perspective i guess! Regarding your issues decoupling from the trailer, you should always chalk your wheels prior to separating. With your wheels chalked, and the tongue jack taking the load off the truck (just slightly), you can back up the truck, 1/4"??, to unseat the ball from the coupler. The biggest take away here is to always...always chalk your wheel before decoupling. The last thing you'd want is a run-away trailer!! Yep....when winds get crazy, pull in the slides if your RV has toppers....you'll be much happier in the morning!

[@Oriskany34Ken]

Hey Guys! Love watching! I suggest clear connections on both ends of the dump hose. It makes it a lot easier to monitor the flow!

[@kevinwheat390]

Great video seeing the two of you enjoy traveling through life and enjoy every day with each other. My wife and I have enjoyed rving for 20 years. I'm just looking forward to doing more of it!

[@Tanks-Link]

I’m a Vegas boy born and raised I remember going out there back in the and 90s and the water was all the way up to the top of the cliffs walls there on the edge where your trailer is parked. Yeah the Lake has went down around 30 feet or more since the early 90s.

[@dvjimenez252]

what an inspiration you two are. i can do my life because of you. whoopee! you are are winners. thank you. love❤

[@jkz33sewerisme]

Check that water filter you bought. Last year I switched ro a different one and thought the campground had poor pressure. It was actually the filter. It was restricting the flow.

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍 thanks!

[@tonyrodgers6730]

Hey, putting your slide in due to weather conditions is OK! We were lot docking at a Cracker Barrel and DID NOT check the weather before going to be (with the slide out) and we had sleet and freezing rain during the night. The ice on top of the slide out was “frozen” hard so we had no choice but to pull it in to get on the road - we had an appointment. When we got to our final destination and opened up our camper it was like we had a water leak from the layer of ice melting “inside” the camper. Considerable clean-up and we marked it up as a lesson learned.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh that would be crazy to wake up to!

[@herb7877]

We must have been there about the same time in Feb. The wind was blowing so hard some days the trailer shook pretty good. I even oriented it so the wind blew into the narrow back end. It was a rock -n- roll week for sure. Some cold days 7 nights as well!

[@mjkraken]

Great comment about running a little grey water first, thanks. I’ll try that next time.

[@zukiboy94]

Yes! Better safe than sorry on the slide toppers being in during heavy wind. We pull our slides in during heavy winds on our motor coach.

[@BuckleBunny]

I have some stories of driving through the Santa and a wind storms, and this episode brought back those memories. Stay safe, stay grounded, and try your best to keep the sand out of your shoes, hair, eyes, ears, and home. I love seeing how settled you guys are in the trailer. Btw, Lake Mead contains water from the Colorado River. The water level has decreased massively over the last decade. You can see the water lines. • yes there are wild burros • There are also wild cows further up in the mountains, specifically on the canyon rims • You may even see a wild horse, but I have never seen one Another fun thing to is to look up the ghost town locations and go visit. They are amazing and fun.

[@safepetproducts]

The drive down the westside of the lake from where you were there on 167 is as beautiful a drive as you will find.

[@TravelingSag]

It's so quiet at Lake Mead. The wind whistles through your ears and that's the only sound for what seems like miles around. So much different than the sounds in NYC, where I live right now. Can't wait to go back there 😎

[@bryanferguson5141]

You two crack me up! We have this place on our must see list. Thanks for sharing.

[@IreneIronTravels]

You should!😊 Thanks for watching!

[@DeanDahl]

I stumbled onto your channel through Kass. Love your delivery and style. Also … MINNESOTA PLATES! I’m a newly retired teacher, with a winter fix in AZ. Keep up the great work!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the comment! 😊

[@EdwardBeltz]

add grease to the ball to make the hook up and unhooking. It keep the rest out and off the ball and make it all works better

[@donna-n5h]

This vlog was so interesting ! You guys handled the wind storm with a positive attitude. I never thought of making my own turkey sausage . Good healthy alternative . I think I'll give it a try. That was a solitary part of Lake Mead with a secluded beauty. I think there is a touristy part where you can rent boats. At least I think I remembered reading about that being one of the activities to do when I visited Las Vegas. I wonder if that Spring has amoebas in it. Some Florida lakes have ameba warnings in the middle of the hot summer. It's found in hot waters. Your site was in such a beautiful area . Love the pink glow.

[@xblue9295]

I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned this or not, I didn’t read the 300+ comments. I have the same Anderson hitch setup and I always loosen up the chain nuts to remove tension from the system before coming up off the ball. Seems to work much better, I learned the hard way with an incline driveway. Happy Trails!

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍 thanks! We switched to loosening up the nuts as well after trying this method. It is much easier now and faster!

[@johnturner7322]

Yes Anderson WDH uses no grease. YOu do have th enewer version than I do though. I have the early vesion with the black triangle plate at the bottom chain connection

[@larryvincent2098]

Starting off with your chuckle of stink pit. Lol !! Thanks i needed that . Beautiful spot you found . I see the ankle is improving a little bit which is a positive sign. Cooking breakfast look great when you place the food on the plate. Love the scenery and driving down the road . Thank you for sharing this adventure with me. As always BS & BK

[@IreneIronTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it Larry! It was a great spot to call home for the week! BS & Bk!

[@stevenbrogna1100]

We have been in -15f with heater on and on grid. Ice on widows and frozen solid entry doors. T shirt and shorts inside.

[@joycemoses2411]

Smart idea bringing in the slide because of the wind. Aaron, thankful that your ankle is getting better! Chris, thank you for the cooking tips on the breakfast patties! Love the views and sunsets! Around the 14:43 mark on your video, UFOs make an appearance....at least that was my first thought of the lights reflecting in the glass....lol. I believe I have been watching too many old movies.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We've been thinking about Area 51 lately! You never know!

[@joycemoses2411]

@@IreneIronTravels lol

[@kristenschachter9937]

When we started planning you were Van life...We are now four month into living in our very own trailer. We have been boondocking for four weeks straight and love it! We can relate to having trouble releasing from the coupler! The face of relief when it finally release is so relatable!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey there! Congrats on making 4 months! 🤣 It really is a great lifestyle and glad to hear you are loving it!

[@redsnowplow7985]

If you have Andersen Levelers...you could consider driving the front tires onto them and that would change the degree pitch at the ball. Just drive over them once you're disconnected. Just a thought since Andersen says NOT to grease the ball.

[@tumbleweedbandit]

I absolutely love this channel . I find it Rejuvenating and inspiring . Thanks

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks John, appreciate those kind words!😊

[@anthonydelgros8002]

love seeing people go to the exact same spots that I've been.... fire canyon is phenomenal in the backside of lake Mead where you stood I've been and I've camped it's phenomenal hope you guys have a blast!!! currently in Louisiana stop on over......

[@DrMott]

Thank you for your content! Weekend/vacation warrior is inspired.

[@IreneIronTravels]

You are so welcome!

[@hokieinidaho]

Just discovered you guys channel from the RadRover review you did, and I have to tell you, I'm just addicted to your videos and story. I've watched an earlier vid with the truck/tent setup, and the latter two videos with the trailer, and I can't wait to see everything in between! We've been holed up given my wife's health and the risk of covid so I'm living vicariously, my dream in fact, of exactly what you guys are doing. Keep it up!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey 👋, thanks for watching! Rv living is pretty special and we hope you and your wife get a chance to try it. It takes some planning but is sooooo rewarding. 😊

[@jimrees5898]

Hi! I really enjoy your channel. Just a little tip on the hitch problem you had. You may have already been given this information or figured it out, but when you get into that situation where the hitch won’t lift off the ball, one way to navigate that problem is to put the wheel chocks in place and your trailer tongue jack down. Lift the jack just slightly to take the weight off of the truck hitch ball. Then move the truck slightly backwards (so that you’re moving the truck but not moving the trailer). This slight movement of the truck will give you just enough clearance on the ball for the lift to come off without catching. Hope this helps. Keep on doing what you’re doing!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks we’ll give that a try! 😀

[@georgebrown549]

Thanks for great videos. Your breakfasts made me hungry! Enjoy your time there.

[@Markpatrickrich]

I enjoy your videos and all your tips and information sending you positive energy 🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼

[@chritinekerr1569]

My fresh water tank is on the other side too, in my 1990 camper van. Just joined your channel from New Zealand. Take care 🙂 💜😊

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello 👋 In New Zealand! 😀

[@GaryMiller1973]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing

[@cccalifornia7206]

I enjoy watching your great relationship! Very refreshing to see! 🤗

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you 🙏

[@yooperdog]

Great video, glad to see you are healing. Burro was the name of a small fiberglass camper also. Wife says storing onions with potatoes will give off a gas that will cause 🥔 potatoes to sprout. I see your neighbor has her new truck for her truck camper build, looking forward to seeing that. We are awaiting a Scout truck camper so we can hit the road. Again Great video and travel safe. 🤙negative temps in these parts.❄️

[@lifeisshort-makeitsweet869]

My area, those are wild burros. Exciting to see. Safe travels.

[@davecarriere7096]

When caught on the ball. Chalk the back wheels, put truck in reverse just enough to move slightly/take off pressure. Put on emergency brake and put it into park. It should pop off then

[@kathigee]

Embrace The Pace!! love that and will be quoting you many many times!! .. Chris, can you tell me what plants you have? and I think its genius to transport them in that cute basket. Have a lovely time in that beautiful desert!!!

[@IreneIronTravels]

They are fake plants from target! 🤫

[@kathigee]

@@IreneIronTravels oh I remember you saying that a while back.. but dang.. they look good!

[@mikep8085]

We have the same hitch and what's worked for me to get the trailer uncoupled is when I'm parking the trailer and am happy with the spot it's in, chock the trailer and set the parking brake. Once all the tension is off chains and I'm still having a difficulty uncoupling, I would release the parking brake and that little movement would be enough to uncouple the trailer from the hitch. HTH

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good tip, thank you! 🙏

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

I have to get an air frier for the camper, or borrow one from the house. I fought a black 3/4" goodyear hose for years and don't miss it... but boy do they last a long time. Suggestion: LevelMatePro.... very cool the way you pick the most level spot as you arrive. I have the old one without the on off switch. But, I love it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! Have heard good things about the levelmate pro!

[@brettburguard4782]

Hi guys! I full time in an ORV 24RKS with the same front window and dinette slide as yours. For the front window I use a towel behind the pillow insert that covers the back and edges of the pillow. It gives it a tighter fit eliminating gaps around the edges and stops drafts and condensation forming between the pillow and glass. The seals on the bottom corners of the slide don’t always seal properly because of how they are cut in the corners. Sometimes, from inside I can even see light from outside. And there is air leakage there regardless. My “fix” has been to stuff a wool hiking sock into the gap from inside the trailer. Just remember to pull them out before bringing in the slide!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey there Brett! Thanks for the tips! I actually noticed that gap in the slide corners as well and this being our first slide....I was kinda blown away you could see out side! I have also stuck socks in there on really cold days! Ha ha!

[@keithjohnson3993]

Think that is a common problem with slide toppers. Our coupler hangs up often, but we just lift it to the point that it pulling up the truck and then I step on the bumper and bounce. Not a graceful way, but gets it done. Hope your ankle heals up fast!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Keith! We'll just have to keep at the coupler!

[@jredd801]

A tip for un hitching, once your parked where you want to unhook, bring the truck to a stop, then reverse slightly/shift to park/set parking brake before taking your foot off the brake pedal, this keeps the truck from rolling and keeping pressure on the ball..

[@luminousveiws]

We often 'lean' against the wheel chocks to solve similar issues.

[@niccimiller6511]

KT tape is amazing healed my “tennis elbow”. That and the goofy 2 PT doctors from the NE. Worked perfectly

[@Sweetpotaterz]

At 20mph, I'm pulling my slides in with toppers. At 10mph, the awning is in, if not sooner. We got small rips in one of ours and used canvas tape to prevent more damage in New Mexico, but I'm way more on the careful side with wind in our RV (gas motorhome, fulltime for 2 years).

[@IreneIronTravels]

That sounds like a good set of guidelines for the awning and slide topper!

[@marilynhamer2688]

If you are ever near Oatman AZ which is north of Lake Havasu, you will see tons of wild burros. They walk through the town.

[@IreneIronTravels]

I don’t think we’ve been through there yet! That would be crazy to see in town!

[@idarmartin6022]

For your couplier get some silicon spray or grease for hitches.

[@miketaylor9909]

Ok. You guys are are awesome. I really enjoyed watching you. I have a truck and trailer a lot like yours. Have not been where you have been but maybe this year. Love you guys. Keep it up.

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊 thank you for watching!

[@happyperson8740]

You might want to test your glucose prior to the potatoes (even in the air fryer) and then 30 minutes after you finish your meal. My father wears a continuous glucose meter and potatoes spike his blood sugar over 50 points. I’ve tested my glucose and didn’t get any spike my dad or my husband got following the potato meal. My father’s doctor(s) do not follow your advice about potatoes. Everyone is different so probably a disclaimer would be helpful. Also, I grew up in Henderson, NV and our Easters were spent at Valley of Fire. Excellent videos.

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊 Thank you for sharing that, very good point! Everyone is so different and there are many contributors to one's health. Moderation is something we try to apply to many aspects of our lives. We'll have to try and test our glucose to see what potaotes do to us! We don't typically eat any refined sugars or processed carbs and try to just stick to the whole foods.🍏

[@gregprince2523]

Rinse the starch off your taters, 2 or 3 rinsed and the feel , taste is different, better.

[@MostlyOffGrid]

Love the line about the black tank. Were you able to use your America the beautiful at all of the locations? Yes Donkeys are native to all of NV. You should make it to Mt. Charleston for a couple of days as well it’s beautiful. ~Kara

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊 yes the pass does get you into the national rec area there and for some reason the booth was closed! Thanks, we’ll check Out mt Charleston!

[@greghall9006]

Those were wild burros. They are common in the Arizona and Nevada deserts. Don’t leave your ‘food’ trash out, they will find it, and poop all over your campsite. You should always have some grease on the hitch ball. Metal to metal contact is not good, no matter what the manufacturer says. I love your adventures and safe travels to y’all.

[@genehall1049]

Congratulations on your new home.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!😊

[@scoutingamerica1910]

Great video sharing the leveling problem! Love the wind discussion.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks 😊

[@ariverstonesthrowaway]

What an absolutely gorgeous spot! So peaceful and love the fact that you can see so far away. Where you able to get any internet access in that area or completely dead? Safe travels!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, really good Verizon and T mobile for us. We also read At&t is good too!😊

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😃 seems like your afraid of the wind and sketchy desert area it just takes time to get use to it

[@IreneIronTravels]

😊 thanks! Yes, we love the desert landscapes and are still getting used to our new rig as we encounter different scenarios. Seems like we’ve had more wind in the past three weeks than three years of full time rving! 🤣

[@rebeccaj5252]

Cass is the reason I bought a Basecamp 20 X last year...can't wait to get it out and about west. Exploring here in New Hampshire then Texas thru Arizona in April

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, you'll love it out West with that new basecamp! Have fun on that big journey!

[@rebeccaj5252]

@@IreneIronTravels One of the reasons I followed you all I was looking for ideas on the Griddle and your video came up and then the accent.....dontcha know I am from North Dakota originally. LOL Love the inspiration. Thank you

[@geraldsouthard7092]

We love your channel. You captured this area accurately and beautifully. We spent three weeks there in Nov/Dec of 2021. Re: pulling in the slides. We pull ours in when wind gusts hit 35mph or greater. At slower winds depending on the angle of the wind relative to the rig. Friends of our with a rig just like ours had the wind rip the slide topper right off of their rig. We might have to get one of those air fryers. Hope that you have a safe and speedy recovery. Safe travels!

[@rebeccaireland6705]

Another great episode! Black tank tip... Disposable shower caps on your shoes! I hate walking in the yuk and jumping in my truck/ camper! I know, it's creating more trash... But, I am a bit of a germ freak!

[@IreneIronTravels]

We hear ya there! It is kinda gross to think about how messy those get. I actually cut out of the video me spraying and cleaning the mess left by the previous person before Chris got over there. It was too gross to show!

[@garyhogan7881]

Suggestion: with a pull behind rig there if often tension between the truck and the trailer that needs to be relieved in order to get the hitch to release. Chock the wheels on the trailer and then you can try gentle forward or reverse with your foot on the brake to get rid of that tension.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks, we'll give that a shot!

[@007nadineL]

Odd couple rv commentor suggested to put truck in neutral after chocking to release pressure .

[@Sweetpotaterz]

The burros are wild, they were brought by the damn builders and then released, you have to be careful on curvy roads because they will just stand in the lanes! Cuties though for sure.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh, good to know! It was weird to see them in the wild!

[@mrsmac5196]

Hey! great episode. Remember to ALWAYS push those tank rods back in after the drain. When we left our seasonal spot last fall, hubby emptied, flushed and yacked to his brother at the same time. When we got to our campsite in Wilmington NY, it was an ugly scene when he pulled the cap off 🤢. Ordering one of those caps with the hose connection just in case they're forgotten again, but that incident will not be quickly forgotten!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oioo yeah that would not be a fun scene! 😬 good reminder for sure!

[@thesiteseekers7867]

Shortly after getting our camper back from the service dept. We didn't think to look and see that they left ours pulled well needless to say it was not something I noticed when we went to dump the tanks. It was very gross, to say the least! Of course it was me doing the tanks and not the normal (my husband) doing it. He thought it was hilarious!

[@007nadineL]

What's a tank rod pls? .

[@saywhat8635]

Remember to disconnect your weight distribution chains before going off road, I know this is a late warning and you probably figured that out already but you definitely do not want to bend the trailer frame!

[@thesiteseekers7867]

We are planning on staying at Stewarts Point in June. Looked really soft.....:(

[@mikeshultz2916]

What a small world. I just passed your Tremor on the 395. How are you guys? Where is your trailer? I can’t wait to get my Outdoors RV out again.

[@IreneIronTravels]

The world is small! We are good! Just out exploring Alabama hills. What a great area this is, but its sooo cold right now!

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

It's wild how low the water levels are at the lake. It makes the road situation kind of weird out there. Roads that used to go right up to the water now end just seemingly randomly. Then you have the ghost town of St. Thomas, uncovered in 2002 after being under as much as 70 feet of water since the 30's when the lake was formed.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We heard the levels are pretty low for the lake....But pretty cool area for sure and we would have loved to see that ghost town. So weird!

[@scooterw3936]

Great to see you’re ankle/foot is improving. At least you can still get out and do some exploring. Have you thought about an induction cooktop to cook on and save some propane? Maybe just a single portable one? With your electrical system I’d think that would work well. Thanks for the videos.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, thank you it is getting better slowly! I’m up to 1 mile walking without a boot and no pain…. But slight swelling afterwards. We do actually have a single burner induction cook top and love it! We can’t air fry and induction at the same time so we kinda trade off use. But we’re starting to use it more and more and it’s so nice to have!

[@brewedforthejourney6149]

Just did hassle backs in the air fryer for the first time. Turned out amazing. Highly recommend it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Ohhhh yeah! They look so good in pics…. Gonna have to try it, thanks! 😊

[@zeesoutdoors65]

Beautiful spot another great vlog thank u for taking us along...

[@IreneIronTravels]

Glad you enjoyed😊 thanks for watching !

[@cccalifornia7206]

I think you need to trade in those bikes for a couple of fun motor scooters!!😉💖👏

[@louissantoscoy6461]

My wife and I enjoy your videos. We have a bet that you will upgrade to a 5th wheel in 2 years. We are in our late 50's and our first trailer was a 25 ft long non slide back in 2002. We upgraded to a 5th wheel back then within 2 years. We now have a Momentum 28G. Its just the 2 of us and our Can am sxs and two dogs and one cat. We love all the room with the bedroom and couch slides! We are in New Mexico and vacay in Colorado every summer and fall. So are we wrong that you guys will be in a new 5th wheel in a couple of years?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you for watching! We do really like the space of a 5th wheel and wouldn’t rule one out!

[@joycem2795]

Good to see your ankle improving! I just read on the Pleasure Way Facebook forum about a kit sold by JC Refrigeration in Shipshewana, IN that converts your existing frig to 12V or gas/electric. Or you can go there and they will install. Has anyone had any experience with such a conversion kit? I want to get the Plateau TS Model so bad, but it’s a 3 Way frig and PW said they will continue using that into the 2023 model year. Looking forward to seeing how you guys deal with your existing frig situation.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Joyce! I just looked at JC and it’s about 1100 for our fridge. Would probably just buy a new fridge for around 1300 and sell the old one. But it’s cool they make a kit!

[@joycem2795]

@@IreneIronTravels Yikes, that’s a lot! I’m worried I won’t be able to find a compressor frig that exactly fits the existing space. Will have to do more research . . .

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes! It seems to be more and more popular for manufacturers to make a direct 12v fridge replacement for the Rv fridges. Check Dometic, Norcold, and furrion.

[@michaelnally1404]

A!ways look forward to your videos just down to earth people living out their dream don't get much better than that thanks for the posts

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Michael, appreciate that!😊

[@jimsherry7050]

When ya have an angle with the truck, just use more blocks under the jack.

[@loisriska8590]

I think I have heard you say twice now that you can't sit at your dinette with the slide fully retracted. I am confused as to why that is? As we have always heard, you don't sit on it or step on it when it is between. Once it comes in, isn't it fully seated and secure and we can hear it ratchet into place? If it is not then wouldn't it be bouncing off track going down the road? Just curious. I've never heard anyone say that before. But maybe your camper is different.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, we’ve heard many say no issues for them as well. This is just what our manufacturer says about their slides. Not to step or sit in it while the slide is in and it’s only fully weight bearing when in the out position. It might be one of those things where it’s not a problem till it’s a problem🤣 we figure it’s not very often we have the slide in so we just stay off of it. Would hate to have a problem with that thing!

[@cindybernd263]

@@IreneIronTravels It's an Outdoors RV thing, Thompson RV sells Outdoors RV and they STRES in their videos to NOT put weight on the slide when in.

[@Lulu.G-61]

You two are so cute together! I would suggest that if you have an issue unhitching the truck just start raising the trailer jack and the hitch will disconnect. That’s what Brian would do. 😉

[@cocochanel9291]

Haaha. I feel like Chris wasn't really into to the 'temp gun' chatter that early in the morning. Continued safe and fun travels !

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yeah, not before her coffee! 🤣 it was like 5:30 🤣

[@Hsia_Travels]

Let's see, Chris cooks, cleans, drives, assembles / packs equipment, dumps the tanks and refills water. soooo Aaron, what do you do? 😒😒🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IreneIronTravels]

🤣 I make the videos so you can see how much work Chris does 🤣

[@AJGUNNER]

Wouldn't hurt to say thank you, or 'you da best Krissy'

[@terrychristofferson6031]

We are in Laughlin NV. We would love to see you guys sometime.

[@gamerscircle]

The orange gizmo you were using to get temp readings, can you please supply a link for it?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, here you go amzn.to/354EEN8 Fun to play with for 20 bucks!

[@myutube8209]

Donald Rankin (DW) again. How do I find your blog so I can see your recipes? Aaron is so talented on all the infrastructure issues, what does he do professionally?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Donald 👋. You can find Chris’s recipes on our website here. ireneironfitness.com/healthyrecipes/ I do most of the tech stuff for our business like website creation and management. I also do all of the videography, and editing of the KZbin channel. 😊

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Hey guys! Fella outdoors rv owner here who is also familiar where you're currently station. If you turn right on the main road from your campsite and for about 5 to 7 miles away, there are groceries, restaurants, laundry, and auto parts store. Enjoy and explore🙂.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey 👋 thanks! We did get a chance to go to Overton for groceries and laundry. Nice little town!

[@BenWho]

Hey Guys! We were there at Poverty Flats the same time as y’all! We were camped further down the same trail in our lifted Class C (no toad). We left the day before the big wind event. Of course, at the time, we didn’t realize it was “Irene” up on that hill. Stay safe out there, cheers!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Ben! What a great area to camp! It was good you left because it was pretty bad for about 3 days! Thanks for watching!

[@tongslee]

I think you can unpine the slide topper's roller, but I don't know that would be a good idea in the high wind condition.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yeah, not sure on that either. Have heard people talking about pool noodles or beach balls under the side topper for quieting them down also.....

[@tongslee]

@@IreneIronTravels I would recommand hard form thigh rollers and tie a string or rope to it so they can be remove without getting on a ladder.

[@pivoine5929]

Another amazing video, i'm blown away for the scenery. I keep you update on IG for the weather in France. Enjoy friends

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Pivoine! Stay safe over there! That is some crazy wind you are having! We saw upto 35mph here and thought our RV was going to shake apart!

[@pivoine5929]

@@IreneIronTravels Dont worry for me i'm not in an RV but in an appartment and far from the sea shore where the wind will be the strongest ☺☺

[@theboondockbungalow1816]

You don't need to be level to hitch or unhitch, lower your jack just enough to contact the ground with no pressure on it and if you can't slide your hitch lock back one of you needs to put the truck in reverse or drive and that will release the lock. You can usually tell which way it needs to go by the position of the ball in the socket. Just don't attempt to lower the jack too much and raise your truck or it will not unlock. I am seldom level when I hitch or unhitch so once you've done it a couple of times it will be a piece of cake.

[@nathanielhale8424]

Little grease seems to help with the sticky ball. . We have the FQS22 as well.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks. We are thinking about using some because it sticks so bad....but our weight distribution hitch says not to use any in the manual. (Andersen Hitch) It apparently messes with the way the hitch works.....

[@nathanielhale8424]

@@IreneIronTravels they should know what’s best for their product. We are using the equalizer weight distribution hitch. They say not required , I find it helping. Who knows? Good luck with that. It is easy enough to move trailer for sure.

[@greghall9006]

@@IreneIronTravels You should never use grease with the sway control bar. It must remain dry to make the anti sway work and create drag. But grease on the ball is a must. Start looking at other hitches, you’ll see grease on them. After you drop your trailer, place a grocery bag over your ball so you don’t get grease on yourself when you walk by or bump into it.

[@eatdrinkandbejoneses]

Another great video! I love the Ford! What bed cover do y’all have on there?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! It’s the BAK XS4. We like it!

[@eatdrinkandbejoneses]

@@IreneIronTravels Thank you!

[@myutube8209]

Love every issue you guys put out. What do you think of your Cosori Air Fryer? I both enjoy your travels and learn from your comments regarding things you use to expand and enjoy your lifestyle. Keep up the travels, I can live vicariously! DW

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! We are loving the air fryer!

[@Microage2009]

Just FYI, when you want to unhitch you made a comment about your ball with some rubbing I highly recommend take some white lithium grease to your ball when it looks dry. This will lubricate it stop any squeaking and I will make pulling the trailer much easier. Second observation and don’t take this with criticism when you’re on a little bit of an angle and the ball did not want to drop off from the hitch. Pull your pin and move the vehicle ahead obviously the safety chains are off and it’ll pull the drawbar out from your vehicle. You were not add an extreme angle that would prevent this. Even lifting up on the tongue jack from your trailer you could’ve jumped on the back of the hitch and that was separated your vehicle from your trailer. Keep up the great work it’s great that you’re both sharing the duties of towing do not be afraid of towing the ground that you went in for that Boondocking location looked fairly flat and level

[@GrimLime]

I'm glad I watched this to the potatoes alone! I didn't know air fryers could do that! You gained a sub... Lol

[@gregprince2523]

Ball needs a little lube, also up inside the coupler..... lay on your back and shine your phone light up in it , you'll see how the locking system works. It needs lube also...... twice as fast in the sand, grit and offroad stuff. Keep that in mind Aaron. dirt n grit is not your friend on metal to metal, composite, plastic connections.