Boondocking South Dakota Black Hills | Full Time RV Living

While we wait for our solar repair part to show up, we boondock through the South Dakota Black Hills area.
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[@stephenrankin8916]

I have to admit that 20 years ago when you just drive into a parking lot with trees and just got out of the car and walked around it was great. The ranger program at dusk was fun and beautiful. But last fall we were there and the the parking lot was now a massive ramp with a $10 charge, construction that appeared to be going on for years, plastic orange fences and lots of people. And security, secruity everywhere. I couldn't wait to get out of there.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Interesting! It did look really busy with tons of cars and RVs. Glad we missed the crowd, but it would be cool to see a little closer.

[@melissakadorianazarva2720]

That's too bad. :( We had a similar experience last summer. It was a bummer to see how commercialized it has become, but we weren't surprised. That's the nature of things becoming a popular destination. The way you describe it from 20 years ago sounds nice!

[@byronbrasher8118]

“A bad day camping is still better than a good day working.”

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good quote!

[@sunshineviking9933]

You missed out on Mt. Rushmore. The $10 is worth it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We will have to do it next time we visit! Thanks for watching!😀

[@joyn2967]

Love South Dakota! :) The Black Hills are AMAZING! And it's definitely worth paying the $10 to get a closer view, walk the trails around it and learning the history of Mt Rushmore.

[@IreneIronTravels]

😀 Good to know! We will have to do it when we go back. Thanks for watching!

[@wvtaco4379]

@@IreneIronTravels Be sure and visit the National Missile Historical Site. www.nps.gov/mimi/index.htm

[@sharyneyman3806]

Totally agree with you they really missed out not going and reading about how hard it was for them to carve through the rocks and what it took. And the same man is the one that started Crazyhorse monument which I think is much more spectacular than Rushmore. His legacy is carrying on through his children and they are still carving Crazyhorse. If you ever get a chance to go see crazy horse monument and also it’s worth the money for the tour. We have a great lodge and good movie.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Will have to check that out when we visit next time!

[@joycemoses2411]

Yes, the $10 parking fee at Mt. Rushmore is worth it. You are able to see so much more on a Ranger guided tour. Learn history at the museum that shows scale models of the faces. Wind and Jewel Caves are nice too if you are able to come back to the area when things open. Drive through the Badlands National Park...cool.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We will have to check it out next time we go back for sure! Still kinda avoiding crowds... and we need to get better at stopping and taking a closer look at things! We did really want to see the caves too!

[@joycemoses2411]

@@IreneIronTravels It is sad that things are not open....but someday. I tried your method of cutting the onion....awesome...yes, you are a genius! Thank you!

[@darlenekeene755]

The Buffalo crossing was so cool. ³

[@IreneIronTravels]

Perfect timing! Gald we captured it! Thanks for watching!😀🐃

[@wvtaco4379]

@@IreneIronTravels Have you seen any jackalopes yet in SD?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We haven't! Might be famous if we capture one on camera!😂

[@gilbertarnold-percy]

I'm not sure if it still is in effect, but on the first weekend in June you can get into Crazy Horse for the cost of donating non perishable food items. They go to help feed the local tribes. Also you get to hike up on the carving. The view from the arm is worth the hike.

[@IreneIronTravels]

That's cool they do that for a good cause. Also, sounds like a great hike to the top. We will have to plan the hike when we get back to the area.

[@RicardoRoams]

I saw Mt. Rushmore when I was 12 years old in 1964. We did go to the main viewing area which gets you pretty close. I thought it was incredible! Of course, I'm sure it was a much cheaper entrance fee back then. Next time I'm in the Black Hills I want to see the Crazy Horse Memorial. I know I won't live to see its completion but the face is done and this memorial is supposed to be much bigger than Mt. Rushmore.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Fun memory! It is pretty amazing to see. We will have to check it out closer next time.

[@comegowithMEE]

I got to say you guys are living the most beautiful part of your lives. Cherish each other and every moment you have doing the rv thing. Best wishes and thank you for the videos. My youngest is a senior in high school this year so 1 more year and I'm out there too. Great videos guys. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Well thank you for the nice comment! Excited for you to get out there in a year! Thanks for watching!

[@heidimann78]

Ha!! Just got water at that Cabela's earlier 😎Boondocking currently in Custer up in the hills.. Totally peaceful and quiet and only one other RV out here and it's 4th July weekend. We're enjoying amazing South Dakota. Been out since January full timing and we have only plugged in like six times. And that was because we were on the PCH no other options.

[@bruceso797]

Enjoy your videos. We are from MN too. We have. Winnebago Spirit 25 B. Love it. Small enough to get in mow places and big enough for 2 of us. We are heading to the Black Hills in about 2 weeks. So we’ll be watching where your camping. Don’t miss the Badlands. There great. Been going there for years before it was popular.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! It is a great area, have fun on you're trip! We did hit up the badlands and stayed right outside of the park in one of the coolest boondocking spots we have been to. www.campendium.com/steer-pasture-overlook . Next weeks vid!

[@davidroden3799]

Thanks for the terrific video. For us, Wind Cave NP is an incredibly beautiful place on the surface. North of Rankin Ridge, follow the NP road into the back areas for some great views. Also, Mt Rushmore is well worth the $10. The 1.3 mi trail around the monument provides a lot interesting perspectives.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching! We would have really liked to do Wind cave and maybe should have checked out the surface..... but, the elevators being closed was a bummer, but understandable with the confined indoor space and Covid. We are getting many confirmations that it's worth it to get a closer look at Rushmore. Next time for sure!😃

[@AliceSacco]

Looks really awesome

[@IreneIronTravels]

SD was cool! Thanks for watching!😀

[@cocochanel9291]

LOVED South Dakota and the Custer State Park area.....but I may enjoy hearing you guys say "South Dakooota" with those accents even more ! Safe Travels !

[@IreneIronTravels]

😂😅😂 Ha! Fargo here we come! Thanks for watching!

[@Mudbug2000]

Aaron! take a picture of you both with that as background in the picnic area. Geez that is DYNAMITE!

[@IreneIronTravels]

That was a beautiful little spot! She looked so pretty I had to capture it! 😍

[@dean_ov_az]

Thanks for sharing the info on the dispersed camping areas and of course the great content! We’re currently at Nomad View in our van and heading to WCNP, Custer SP and Mt Rushmore etc.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Nice! That's exactly where we just came from! Great area to explore..... enjoy!😃

[@dean_ov_az]

Irene Iron Fitness Walking the pup after the rain cleared after my post and just about stepped on a 4 foot rattle snake that was out enjoying the sun too! lol It was a good wake up call to remind us we’re in their home. ;)

[@IreneIronTravels]

Someone else said the saw a rattler out there! Scary!🐍 We saw smaller blue racers every time we ran. Watch out for mice too!

[@Sonnyboy346]

Love the funky opening music.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks!👌

[@suzannepatterson307]

I was astounded and humbled by mt Rushmore! It ranks right up there with Niagra Falls. I can’t wait to go back. Saw 1000’s of buffalo in Yellowstone. Saw 2 mama bears. One had 3 babies and one just had the one. I loved my trip out west last summer with my Pop. Was supposed to go back and finish the grand tour this summer but the China virus stopped that idea. Oh well. Next summer God willing!

[@johnryan115]

This episode was much more genuine! SD looks awesome!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you! SD is a surprisingly great little stop. Badlands next week!

[@sandy_sd10]

I am living in South Dakota, it's awesome, great place to raise a family

[@IreneIronTravels]

Beautiful state!😃

[@penelopebartell840]

I'm with you on Rushmore. Prefer Crazy Horse. Another cool way to see the faces is to take Iron Mountain Road (16A) in that direction (with a vehicle that fits in the tunnels and over the pigtail bridges). The tunnels were constructed to provide views. There is always more to do in that area. We need to ride more of the Mickelson bike trail.

[@joycem2795]

Have you tried dried beans in the thermal cooker? Thanks for showing how you use it, it’s giving me some ideas for things to try at home.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Chris hasn't tried beans yet, but she might give it a try! She used to do them in the instant pot back in the house.

[@TheDionysius57]

I love South Dakota....enjoy !

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great state to explore! Thanks for watching!

[@wyoprospector]

Spent lots of time in the beautiful Black Hills, Keystone, Hill City, Custer and the back country. However the weather was insane nearly every day there were tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings, we had 100ft plus trees come down within 100ft of our motorhome. Tough to get much sleep when this was the forecast almost every evening. Got pretty hot during the day as well, 90° plus. Oh can't forget baseball sized hail, it decimated plenty of campers. Don't know if it was just a bad summer or what, but going there in an RV was not good for us and a lot worse for the poor folks that had theirs destroyed.

[@IreneIronTravels]

I've heard the weather can get crazy there! We saw storms in the distance, but didn't get hit. The temp sure raised to the high 90's though! Thanks for watching!

[@forreststinnett4123]

I was just there back late June same lookout to see Mount Rushmore

[@IreneIronTravels]

Fun! Seems like a lot of people in that area on vacation!😃

[@ChrisJankowski]

The $10 is worth it if you take the trail that goes to the base and also seeing the original design in the studio. They did not have the night program when were there, but I hear that is great also.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good to know! Thanks!😃

[@hssneddon9867]

Liked the music.... and the video!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you!

[@johntatman9168]

While you're in the area go to the Crazy Horse monument, it's amazing.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We will have to check that out next time we go!

[@theopinion9452]

Welcome to Rapid city!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good O'l RC!😃

[@Phillhaddad]

for your subs the $10.00 would be money well spent

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good point! We really do need to get better at picking out a couple things to do in the areas we visit. Thanks for watching!

[@vanderlustforever7134]

These are bison. There are technically only “Buffalos” in Africa.

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍🐃

[@KelleyTexas]

It is definitely worth the money to go into Mt. Rushmore. I also went back for their night event. I really wish I had more than 2 1/2 days that I spent there. Cannot wait to go back.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We will have to check that out next time we are back also! Great area to explore!😀

[@MWILSON7]

I'd be very interested in seeing what equipment you bring with you for your workouts and where it is stored. What about some examples of fitness routines on the road?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! Thanks for watching! We have a video from last year showing what we started with. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXrEo4yJfcZ3oLc Now we pretty much just use the adjustable dumbbells and parallel bars. We do need to do some videos on exercise routines it self. Chris does a little more on that over on Instagram.

[@hidaven]

Way to go Aaron! I got a Buffalo commentary, and you caught Chris barefoot again! I’m subscribing!!! Just bought the interstate 24 foot version 4x4 . Good review on that BTW.

[@IreneIronTravels]

😅😅🤣 That's awesome! Congrats on the new van! Excited for you 😁

[@vanstella1873]

Live Life Enjoy you catch up with friends and family skip a little work o-well your soul will shine with all the Love you share...

[@IreneIronTravels]

😀

[@byronbrasher8118]

light show at night is very good

[@IreneIronTravels]

That would have been pretty cool to see. And we missed the fourth of July fireworks by about a week too!

[@seeyouonadirtroad]

Totally understand the mixed emotions about going back home vs being full time on the road.

[@IreneIronTravels]

It can be tough getting outta your routine for sure. Its like a 2 month vacation!🤪 thanks for watching!

[@ijblessjourney]

Hey good funky music to start the video. We like the thermo cookware, do you add any seasoning to the quinoa and rice?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey thanks, gotta love a good funky beat!🎵 Chris likes to do what she calls a "bulk prep" with grains and meats. Keeps them pretty plan (S&P) while cooking and then she can flavor the meals separate so we don't get sick of any one thing. Thanks for watching!😃

[@ElDiabloTheExplorer]

When you see Buffalo crossing it is best to stop till they are all across. I witnessed a car moving like you did a few years ago and a huge buffalo gored it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Whoa! Thanks for sharing that... good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@TracyChannelview]

Have you thought about investing in a Jackery? That would be a nice backup power source to charge your laptops, etc. Enjoyed the video. Blessings

[@IreneIronTravels]

We have heard about those! We have 400 amps of lithium and now that our solar and generator are working we are pretty good on the electrical side. Thanks for watching!

[@jeanedeghelder468]

If it's not to late you really need to go down the hwy to the Badlands. And if still in Black Hills go to Custer State Park. No buffalo crossing there. They totally swarm the road and their faces are right in your window. Really awesome and scary.

[@jeanedeghelder468]

Ok should have waited till the end! Glad to see you made it! Guess you didn't get the overwhelming buffalo experience, cuz you would have filmed!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes! We head to the Badlands next and loved that boondocking spot! Next video......

[@IreneIronTravels]

That's as close as we got. Close enough for us! Thanks for watching!

[@dustylaredo]

howdy... although they’re closely related, the groundhog is a larger animal that lives in a separate burrow with a family unit, while prairie dogs live in large colonies with a system of interconnected burrows... if you see a whole mess of groundhogs, they’re most likely prairie dogs... 🦡

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! Well, we definitely had prairie dogs out there! There were probably a hundred of them running around out there!😃

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

Do you use free weights exclusively or incorporate resistance bands on the road? What’s your routine work out?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We do use our free weights and Lebert fitness parallel bars only. We did go to the gyms quite a bit before and look forward to being able to start going again. Someday! Our basic routine is 5 days a week and switch between full body splits, body splits, and push-pull legs routines every 6 weeks or so to mix it up. Chris writes all the programs.... I just listen to the boss!😜

[@Mudbug2000]

Just had to see this one again. I’ve decided to go full time w/domicile in SD. Great Governor she promised not to steal my vote:)

[@IreneIronTravels]

We hear SD is a great state to domicile!

[@Mudbug2000]

@@IreneIronTravels check it out Americasmailbox.com y’all from the area but many people you meet might need info/insight. It’s unreal; the van I buy never has to be in the state or be inspected. They have online notary! Absentee voter ballot:) I’m going to stay for 30 days in RV park near mailbox. That will suffice for domicile w/mail service, auto registration, drivers license & CCW.

[@bwbrady8372]

Do you have a link for the thermal cooker? (I can't find it above.) Thanks!

[@IreneIronTravels]

We haven't been able to find the exact same model as this one. We got this from another couple we met on the road, but this link is the same brand but only has one inside pot. amzn.to/30FRcG6 (affiliate link) . Here is another more in depth video we did on the thermal cooker also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLMaGB5Z69rbKM Thanks for watching!

[@SentBack1978]

They are not buffalo, they are bison. Love you, Irene.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, bison! I will never say the other "b" word again :) Thanks for watching, Laurie! - Chris

[@georgegeorge881]

What a wonderful car. How much did it cost?

[@clarissahuston2634]

🌈🌺 $10 is definitely worth it. Next time.....splurge! You won't regret it. 😂

[@IreneIronTravels]

😂We're now making it a goal now to loosen up the purse strings and enjoy more of the little things as we travel! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, did you find out what caused the fault on the charge controller?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Been working great since the replacement!

[@IanHoyt]

ALL THE BUFFALO!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Ahhhhh!🐃🐃🐃

[@michellemata2269]

Where did you get your thermos cooker? What brand and where did you buy it?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It is a Thermos shuttle chef and we actually got it from a couple we met on the road that was moving onto a boat and didn't have room for it! We did another video on it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLMaGB5Z69rbKM

[@michellemata2269]

Irene Iron Fitness Thank you for your quick reply! I was thinking about trying it because of you, it looked good.

[@Pinky121971]

Don't you have a Airstream generator in the RV still ?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We do still have the onboard generator, but it hasn't worked very well since we got it. It was always a hard start and then it finally quit working on us! We just fixed it last week, since we are at home visiting friends and family.

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Thanks for sharing this video in South Dakota. We will be there the end of September.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching! Have fun on your trip! It was starting to get pretty busy with RVers by the time we left in late June. I think people are feeling cooped up and just want to get out into nature!🌲

[@thevanstopshere]

I thought you guys had the National Park Pass to get into Rushmore?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It was free to get in, but they charge you ten dollars to park. I guess that's one way around it!😂 We probably should have stopped at checked it out though. Still kinda avoiding crowds also....

[@aubreyrohaley2928]

What is the name of the cooker that was use? Is it solar?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It is a Thermos shuttle chef. It's not solar, but uses less energy than an instant pot! We did another video on it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLMaGB5Z69rbKM

[@aubreyrohaley2928]

Thank you for the information

[@LisaLadrido]

What do you make the rice in?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It is a Thermos shuttle chef. We did another video on it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLMaGB5Z69rbKM

[@Pinky121971]

Will the Generator charge the Batteries?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It will when it runs, but at that time it didn't run! Feels good to have it fixed now!😀

[@shelleymcquillin7329]

Fantastic video!! Love the use of music to set the tone. ❤ So did your charge controller just malfunction? And do you ever get "decision fatigue?"

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you Shelley! We think it was a loose connection on the wire and that caused the excessive heat build up and fried. We fix it in the next episode at the Badlands. There are a lot of decisions aren't there!! We try to keep easy and simple most of the time, but sometimes it gets to ya. Like when we were at Rocky mt national park and planned on staying longer and then ended up driving 5 more hours to Wyoming!😀

[@daveduncan2748]

Those Victron controller screws need to be CRAZY tight!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes! Something to double check every month now!

[@daveduncan2748]

@@IreneIronTravels I thought I had mine in good on my Victron 100/30 controller, but I snagged the wire with my finger during installation of other components, and it pulled out. Basically had to tighten it as hard as I possibly could for them not to pull out.

[@janniejeanjellybean3803]

Your videos just keep getting better & better. Hey Aaron what gage wire did you use for your install? Take Care ~ Safe Travels

[@IreneIronTravels]

Well thank you JJ! I used 4/0 gauge ultra flex high strand count for the batteries and the 3000 watt inverter. The solar was pre wired with 12 gauge from Airstream, and I have them hooked up in series. When I first did the solar last year I used 12 gauge wire from Home Depot I think. It was really stiff low strand wire and I think that was part of the problem with the connection that melted. I just upgrade it to a 10 gauge high strand flexible wire and like it much better. I go over it more next week in the Badlands! Are you doing an install or do you have already have solar?

[@janniejeanjellybean3803]

Irene Iron Fitness ~Not yet but I will. And it seems most end up, Up grading to 10. COVID-19 has sent my plans into a loop for now. I’m a huge fan of Battle Borns and am planning on adding 4 very much like you’ve done. I’m just really thirsty for information. I plan on going with a coachmen 22C-li3. Already with lithium, large compressor fridge and a 12 volt air conditioning also a 47 volt generator under the hood. I like the fact that it’s gas and on a ford chassis (easier to get serviced) don’t know if the COVID delay is a good thing or bad but for now it is what it is. Been planning and saving for this for years 😩🙄 *sigh’s*

[@IreneIronTravels]

Awesome! Feel free to ask any questions that we might be able to help with! I was VERY interested also in the Coachmen Galleria LI3 4x4 when it first came out in 2018 and thought it would be perfect. All except maybe the price tag!😳 We plan on doing a series of some shorter 5-10 minute videos covering some of the common questions we get about Class B's or full time living. Thought it might be interesting, searchable and easier to show on video than trying to answer in the comments ...... We'll see!

[@joeaquilino1444]

Who did the opening music? Love it!

[@joeaquilino1444]

Nevermind, just needed a little SoundCloud help: The Walk of the Huggy Bear by Duke Herrington!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh good! I tried looking it up but I didn't have record of it. Six months and 40 videos ago!😂 I have since switch to Epidemic Sound and didn't have access to my Soundcloud account.

[@CL600Sport]

Hi guys, when your solar charge controller was out of commission in this video, did you have a DC to DC charge controller installed? It seemed to have made a big difference in keeping my batteries charged while driving. By the way, I love your videos. They inspired me to upgrade most of the electronics in my Interstate last year. Thank you!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey there 👋, thanks for watching! We didn't have a dc 2 dc in the van, but we did have a LIBIM225 isolator which does connect the chassis and house batteries for driving. But only around 30 amps per hour so It takes a lot of driving to recharge the 400 amps lithium.

[@CL600Sport]

@@IreneIronTravels - Thanks for your reply 😃 Oh yes, now I remember your video where you talked about that BIM. The BIM that Airstream installed in my 2013 Interstate only connected when the house batteries were between 12.6 & 13.0V, and then only for an hour. It also did not connect if the house batteries were over 80% charged to prevent overcharging. So my batteries never fully charged regardless of how long I drove 😤 I went with a Victron Orion TR Smart 12/12 - 30 DC/DC charge controller. It worked out great! Btw, I’m running two Lifeline GPL-8DL 255ah each AGM batteries. I hope you get your new trailer soon! David

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks David, glad to hear your AI setup is working out great! We actually just got the new TT on Wednesday! It showed up from shipping in three days! We are starting the painting and electrical this week!

[@gobigrey9352]

Are there secluded areas to boondock? I'll be camping in my truck which means I'll be crapping in a bucket outside and spit baths outside. Don't want to traumatize a family of hikers or horseback riders.

[@melissakadorianazarva2720]

LOL I love the side-by-side Wikipedia pages. That's something I would do! So if someone refers to either a prairie dog or a groundhog as a squirrel, they'd technically be right!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Squirrel! 🐿🐿 How you guys doing? See you're back in the Simi. Hope all is well! We think we are going back west this fall.

[@melissakadorianazarva2720]

@@IreneIronTravels Awesome! We just left Simi again today. It's too dang hot so we're heading to the mountains! Let's meet up this fall or winter!

[@IreneIronTravels]

😀 Thanks for watching! Leave a comment below! Check out our 60 day boondocking adventure from the beginning. kzbin.info/aero/PLdJBTbJVb0R3p1_MJe2ffoJikhx_U3YBO

[@cathlynpollom2545]

So what type of work do you do? Do you both do the same thing? How do you make money at this?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We both worked corporate jobs for about 15 years in Minneapolis an then we started our own business (Irene Iron Fitness) when we hot the road! Chris is a online personal trainer and coach and I do the tech aspect, website, and KZbin!

[@jimsherry7050]

Yup....this is one you don't want to cheap out on?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikebranscum]

They’re Bison. We do not have Buffalo in North America.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Huh! We didn't know that, thanks! 😀

[@msmietana09]

DO YOU DO ALL THE DRIVING ALL THE TIME

[@IreneIronTravels]

Chris does all the driving! She really likes to drive and I don't mind being a passenger!

[@davidjensen41]

They are bison, not buffalo.

[@IreneIronTravels]

🐃👍

[@bwbrady8372]

The $10 is worth it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks!👍

[@byronbrasher8118]

bison

[@IreneIronTravels]

🐃😀

[@Nomad33fw58FS]

Who is the girl singing? Sound hound was useless.

[@IreneIronTravels]

I think her name is Emmi... found it on royalty free Epidemic Sound. www.epidemicsound.com/track/jSefy0ImFx

[@cspjkd]

The 16 dislikes are vegans.

[@busybeenation]

bison

[@IreneIronTravels]

🐃👍