Is RV Life Dangerous?! - 6 Frightening Encounters While Full Time RVing

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[@Erin-Thor]

4 wheel drive just helps you keep going. It does nothing to stop you, stop sideways travel, etc. 4x4 gives people confidence that they should not have. Just remember, 4x4 helps you get going, to get moving, period.

[@dhouse609]

Black bears are not that scary compared to brown bears, grizzlies, or humans. Most times black bears will leave the area when the see humans. Bang pots and pans together and make a lot of noise. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. Don’t keep food in your tent. Bears can smell food in cans. Vermont, NH, and Maine wild life awareness is a way of life.

[@AndreenMotorsports]

One quick tip you guys. If you are already set up and high winds come through, park your truck on the side of the camper that is getting the most wind. The truck will help block the wind and reduce any chance of the camper blowing over. If you are still hooked to the truck, park the front of the truck and camper into the wind.

[@hermangarcia1028]

What security cameras do you have and use?

[@Erin-Thor]

@@hermangarcia1028 - I’m guessing you were asking them and not me 🤓. I use eufy cameras, bought 2 - 3x camera packages and place them around the campsite and on my trailer. The mounts are sticky or screwed in, and I pull them from their magnetic mounts when I travel. NOTE that they are theft risks, they have alarms that you can enable if moved, but if you’re away you’ll just get a motion alert and may or may not see it again. (Two disappeared, one was damaged, and the 4th theft attempt, the person just dropped it on the ground and ran.) they do not require internet, they store a micro SD card in the base and have a range of 300’-ish. They have red security night lights which you can disable for covert use. If you have wireless internet at your RV, you can view the alerts and footage from the alerts anywhere on your phone. I place them above my entry door, and high up facing each side, and place the other two facing my trailer, slightly hidden, but within sight of my RV (so if taken I might see who). Hope this helps.

[@kdpjsp]

I found myself face to face with an angry cougar once. I quickly paid my bar bill and got the hell out of there.

[@vivianallen9772]

Funny!

[@AuLily1]

Too funny!

[@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx]

Bahahaha

[@aprilbentley8195]

Hahaha!!😁

[@jaminova_1969]

lol

[@SNBoardy]

I'd much rather encounter a bear than have someone poking around my campsite!

[@TheCowboyfromhell87]

Same here.

[@Erin-Thor]

True... but the one bear we encountered was NOT scared of humans at all. It was trying to break into an airstream and peeled back the corner of their door like tinfoil. We yelled, no response. We would yell, run towards it stomping our feet, it would just look at us and snarl, then return to opening their tin can airstream. One of the guy had a .45 and fired it, the bear looked at him, paused and returned to the airstream. It took several shots to scare the bear away, and then it walked away like ‘Whatever’ not threatened. It was scary for everyone there that night because it showed zero fear. It wasn’t aggressive, never approached a person, it was just focused on whatever it smelled inside the airstream.

[@jasara1895]

Wow Why don't you check out the weight of bears, it's teeth & slaws.

[@Erin-Thor]

@@jasara1895 I’m not sure what bear slaws are. Are they glazed?

[@SuperEholmes]

@@Erin-Thor lol

[@ph6376]

Your I-70 story brought back memories. I had the worst driving experience of my life on the same stretch of road - only going the other direction. We were moving from Denver, in a fully loaded 24 foot U-Haul w/car tow. We thought getting over the summit was going to be the hard part. We were wrong. Coming down the other side was the long and winding Vail Pass. It had just gotten dark and started to snow. My rig was hurtling down the mountain. Trying desperately not burn out the clutch - or the brakes - we just kept picking up speed. Then, suddenly, without any warning, the headlights just... went... out. Pure terror.

[@jiovannyhernandez4035]

I'm just some 25 year old dude doing RV research. But can we just admire how loved those fur-babies are? 🥺🥺🥺💗💗

[@ricklarson114]

Our scary moment was while getting ready to dry camp in a parking area of a trail head in Idaho. Three men walked off the highway and were looking around the area. They left, came right back, and then went into the woods. Even though it was getting close to sunset, we decided to leave and camped in the next town. The next day I was talking to a clerk at a gas station and she said 3 suspicious acting men were in yesterday. They had been in a fight and one had stabbed the other in the hand with a knife. The men that we saw matched her description (including a heavily wrapped hand)! Take-away is trust your gut. Even though we didn't want to move, I'm glad we did!

[@cherriemckinstry131]

Glad you did... my husband and I did the same.. wanted to take a nap at a rest stop for about an hour and keep going but some guy tapped on our window. So we took turns going to the bathroom as he didn't seem to have a car but was looking in Windows around the other cars.. then when i came back he was back asking us for smokes and a couple dollars for gas. We didn't smoke and we didn't have much cash on us.. so when he suddenly noticed someone he wanted to talk to we pulled out and left. We got the feeling if we pulled out any money we might loose all of it.

[@ouivalerie]

@@cherriemckinstry131 Maybe 6 months ago my friend told me his landlady drove from LA to San Francisco to check on her apartment building she rents out for income. She's about 90. She came back and said all the rest stops in CA were closed and the reason was they were all overrun by gang members. I've seen that before they wait in the woods to come out and attack people. Hard to say why they get so desperate. I think it's drugs and they ran out of profit. The Texas governor said that meth was $80 a gram and since Biden it's $20 a gram. It's nearly free and they can't make the usual money so they are indeed desperate and likely addicted themselves or can't keep their addicted ladies happy so this makes certain types of men get aggressive/angry and some go out to attack. I got attacked by a drug addict in the 80's and he cut off my finger and thumb going after the car keys. I only had $3 in my purse. I was banged in the head so hard I had one and a half heads and just coming home from night school college and needed to breast feed my baby but I never made it inside. I had the near death experience and all that but at the hospital the doctor said "your lucky you didn't get raped, we get 3 cases like this a week and most of them get raped also"...So much for drugs on steroids with these horrible guys. 30+ years later I met some drug addicts who were nicer and they said that the drugs aren't the reason it's the person, and that the drugs bring up what's inside of the person.

[@joeswartz8286]

@@ouivalerie Yes, about the rape. I surely hope this young lady in this video does not wear the clothes she has on where strangers can see her. I am sincerely worried for her!

[@janicem9225]

@chris kibodeaux What a dumb reply. If they were crazy enough to fight with EACH OTHER with a knife, and one stab the other...THEN continue to go around together to other people who are camping in an isolated place, then there's something really messed up about them both, and they're more than likely looking for trouble.

[@Lynn-zx3th]

@@ouivalerie I believe that, and that meth brings out whatever is bad in the person.

[@Blue60608]

Glad you made it through those 6 challenging situations. Thanks for sharing. RVing is a wonderful life experience, yet like you mentioned in your film, things can change very quickly. The worse situation I experienced. I was in a 40’ diesel pusher bus, parked in a rest stop in Néw Jersey. I remember looking at a sign posted as we entered, stated trucks only and no cars. The problem was, we had drove all day and did not know exactly where we were. Around midnight, a van with 4 very large grown men, pulled in and starting drinking beers. Then another car Load of men showed in another vehicle. Once they opened the back doors to their van, we became very concerned that we were going to get robbed. As we were hauling on the rear hitch, 2 gas scooters. I had to wake everyone up. Open the curtains. Start to close 2 slides all at the same time and start the engine. Once we did that. The entire group of men. Jumped in their vehicles and left. I learned a few things: When you stop at a rest stop, if it is empty, the local truckers know it is not a good area, and don’t stop. This particular rest stop we had stopped at. We were the only person there. So please do yourself a favor, if you see an empty rest stop, Drive to the next rest stop. Second understand where you at, in case you have to call 911, so you can inform the police where you are. Finally, I have realized, that I would rather stay at a truck stop, such as loves or flying J. As you are in the back of the gas station, and among the truckers. That are very aware of their environment. We felt very safe at those truck stops. Please realize, on this trip. we were not necessarily camping. We were traveling across country to visit family. Even since this happened to us. We have never stayed at another rest stop, only truck stops. Thanks for sharing. Mark

[@UltimateAnarchy]

You can also pull into a rest stop that does have several people in it already but they leave in the middle of the night while you're sleeping. Just stick with truck stops or an actual campground.

[@curve5746]

I sleep just fine next to my 12 gauge

[@judystine2783]

I loved your story about the wind and I have a good tip for you. Don’t camp in Casper, Wyoming. The wind never stops! And if it should stop for 2 minutes, everyone walking outside simply falls over due to leaning so hard against the wind. Also you will find that there is very little trash in Casper because it’s stuck in a fence somewhere between Casper and Nebraska.

[@williechain6747]

10:08 The dog looks so happy to be in the video

[@planthungry]

Sweetie listening to David tell the cat story.. she's like 'I tried to get rid of those cats' LOL

[@markc6207]

My thought also.

[@user-js9gn2hw9s]

BWAAAAHAAA

[@2dawgsmiked684]

Haha, I was thinking the same thing

[@ronaldlewis4032]

Sweetie is a smart cookie!

[@modelmentoronlocation]

Lol right smiling the whole time

[@mwsince78]

I always carry my "insurance" but I'm more concerned about two legged predators.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yup and do not allow a unknown person(s) to approach you within 40 meters. Pack Heat at all times and trust No One.

[@berlieannapalmer1187]

Make a stand .PT GB

[@berlieannapalmer1187]

Woopies have nice cloths help just saying.

[@1pcmedic]

Yup, don't leave home without it.............

[@jasonnikolic]

@@HighSpeedNoDrag 40 meters is a bit rich, gotta check if they need help at least.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Do not engage in any arguments with anyone in a remote locale and request that they call the Sheriff's Dept. or Local Law Enforcement and break contact. Always maintain a safe distance be Armed and all times with zero exceptions. Most people out there so to speak are great and like minded. However, there are some very dangerous people and never under estimate them.

[@Crogon]

I would immediately call the Sheriff myself. First thing, get the person's name to tell dispatch who exactly is harassing you.

[@ronaldlewis4032]

Great info! People are crazy in these trying times . Always got firearms with in reach!!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

@@ronaldlewis4032 Within reach and or on your person.

[@johnf6267]

@@Crogon so by the time the sheriff get s there he can handle what to do with your body .

[@ashzole]

also carry carrot spray

[@djc6436-e4h]

Two more cents regarding wind storms. Super common as you know in the desert southwest. Re-connect the truck and trailer and reposition so that the truck and trailer are into the wind just as they would be when going down the highway. It still sucks but at least you'll be comfortable knowing the rig can handle it.

[@jasara1895]

Always carry a set of snow chains, you never know when you need them. Also you need a chain for the trailer, so it doesn't slide across the road. 4 wheel drive is nice BUT it doesn't mean it will fix all your problems.

[@Dana-rn3pu]

In Colorado we can get snow storms and blizzards all the way to the first week of June even in Denver. That tunnel you went through is called Eisenhower tunnel and that is also the name of that pass. And yes I70 is the most dangerous mountain highway in the united states especially in the winter. So if you’re not experienced in mountain snow driving I suggest staying away during the winter

[@ginatulip8679]

thanks, that was very entertaining. Your dog is so cute. He looks like he is smiling at you when u were holding the cat and telling the cat escape story.

[@pgrant7688]

We camped at a ski lodge near Bennington VT. Beautiful scenery, now I’m thinking I could have encountered a black bear while I was walking around on the property. Almost all the scary moments I’ve had were on the road, with either bad weather or weirdness. We were in Waco at a fuel and food stop. I had checked out the truck and trailer, gone in to get some stuff and when I returned to the truck, the driver in the vehicle parked next to us says “there’s something open on your trailer.” The door to the water heater was open. Someone had opened the door in the 5 minutes we were in the store. Nothing missing so it was truly strange ...

[@djc6436-e4h]

Great stuff as always! My two cents regarding the harrowing drive east through Vail into Denver. Weather forecasts aren't always right or timely unfortunately. So, even when paying close attention to the forecast you still might find yourself surprised by hazardous driving weather. For me personally, I never drive at night anymore for just that reason. Bad weather is a whole lot easier and less stressful to deal with during daylight hours. Love you guys!

[@FreeBeerFridays]

Bears and Mountain Lions don't scare me while I'm camping. People on the other hand....

[@jamiefaizfahmy9740]

I always say don't fear the animals in the woods fear the people. Or men usually.

[@kimberlylay1005]

You can catch Liberalism in the big city .. it's a nasty almost always incurable disease...I'll take the stix everytime

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

3 different times men tried break into my van at night. Once when boyfriend was there even. Its just all depends on if they cross your path. If i ever travel again i will park in campgrounds where there are rangers patrolling. Never underestimate your safety

[@SoldierofGod85]

3 different times,wow.so sorry.

[@tinaperez9756]

So what happened when they tried to break in? Is your van an obvious camper van or just a cargo van or what? I have a class C but I'm considering a van. But that's scary being inside and someone trying to break in. Never had anything like that in the RV but I mostly stay in campgrounds when I'm by myself.

[@carrieirwin4240]

Just discovered your channel in the last month and it is now my favorite RV channel for helping us get as informed as possible for our full time adventure this Fall. You both have such a great on-camera presence, and I absolutely love your fur babies! We will be with our dog and two cats as well, so you have eased my worries about bringing them along. Keep up the great content!

[@chrisanthony579]

I love your office area! After and incident/altercation with a scary person at a popular state park, I added personal protection equipment to my gear list and got permit(s) that allows me to have it with me in almost every state. I understand folks don't really want to talk about it but RV'ers can be pretty easy targets.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

It's not the country you need to worry about. Your safety increases drastically once you get out of the cities.

[@jiovannyhernandez4035]

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism that is a very sad fact people who want to be left alone or at peace are kinder than those around people all the time in the cities.

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

@@jiovannyhernandez4035 “Wherever forests have not been mowed down, wherever the animal is recessed in their quiet protection, wherever the earth is not bereft of four-footed life - that to the white man is an 'unbroken wilderness.' But for us there was no wilderness, nature was not dangerous but hospitable, not forbidding but friendly. Our faith sought the harmony of man with his surroundings; the other sought the dominance of surroundings. For us, the world was full of beauty; for the other, it was a place to be endured until he went to another world. But we were wise. We knew that man's heart, away from nature, becomes hard.” ― Chief Luther Standing Bear

[@jackstrawful]

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism This is the exact opposite of my experience. I have never once felt unsafe while stealth camping in large cities, but have been harassed and threatened several times out in the country.

[@tinaperez9756]

@@jackstrawful good to know. People are always saying you're safer away from people and big cities but out in the middle of nowhere who knows who the heck is out there and for what reason? Why can't they just leave others alone?

[@karenlowes7802]

Sweetie looks super intelligent. She knows you're talking about her😂

[@rvb8093]

A number of years ago my wife and I were camped in a state park in Arizona where there were only a few other campers. In the morning the camp host came around to check on us and we ask what was going on. He said an older couple had been found murdered in the next campground over and they had pulled a rifle out of one of the latrines in our campground. We decided that it was a good time to go somewhere else. On the same trip on the way home, we pulled into a state park campground in the mountains in Colorado after dark (off-season). It was empty except for a car parked in the middle with 2 men sitting in it. We left and found a KOA about 20 miles further down the road.

[@LyfUninterrupted]

We’ve been full timers for almost 2 years now and have travelled for coast to coast. RV life is challenging for sure.

[@grandpaissues4156]

Sweetie is a sweetheart. She was so funny when you told the story about her letting the cats out. It was as if she understood every word and had a facial expression to match.

[@tammymcdowell9469]

Exactly what I thought. It was so cute!

[@jeffreyhaley991]

Love that top!

[@therealdeal67]

It's always so soothing and entertaining when I watch y'alls videos. Keep up the great work you both do . Take care and God Bless You and your fur babies

[@jackdipper7686]

I had a dude trying to get your RV side window. I came out the back door with my .357 magnum came up behind him and just pistol whipped that turd. Split his wig. He ran off like he was drunk.

[@danzarlengo7127]

When parked in high winds, park whenever possible with the front or the back of the trailer or rv directly into the wind. Aerodynamics are usually better on the front if you have a choice, because it is designed for freeway speeds into a headwind.

[@535Medic]

common sense isn't so common

[@1pcmedic]

Especially if the truck is still connected to the hitch.....

[@archygrey9093]

Preferably with the front towards the wind, since its designed for wind from that direction.

[@Islandgirl2133]

Your dog is so cool, sweet, truly a part of the scene. Love hearing the stories!

[@jebutah9705]

Outstanding video with great lessons learned. Thanks for sharing

[@FateUnbound]

Thank you Jeb! We're really happy you enjoyed it. Have a great Thursday and upcoming weekend! -David

[@anniegao6463]

thanks a lot . happy new year !

[@petertarantelli]

Great tips on the Crazy Cheryl story. I’d suggest also having phone numbers of the local authorities close at hand in case you need it.

[@noahbellamy]

We had my grandson and his Beagle stay with us a few nights, and one day we went out to eat and came back and his dog had knocked out the screen in one of the windows and escaped. Lucky that we found her still in the area, but wet and covered in mud from going through a creek. Have always left the windows closed after that when we go out, even though our dogs did not go through the window, they are a little more experienced with our life on the road.

[@MrBklein31]

Another great video! This is awesome information to give other campers of what can possibly happen so they can be better prepared. On a side note, I Love how guys interact with each other. I doubt many people notice, but when you are together in a video clip, you ALWAYS look at each other, listen, and nod your heads. It really shows how much you respect and Love each other. It's so refreshing to see a couple with that kind of mutual admiration and respect. It gives me hope for couples who RV full time. Thank you for being the great people you are!

[@TheGearhead222]

That is one happy kitty in your arms:) Sweety's response is hilarious;)-John in Texas

[@oneordinarycitizen]

I always put a "NO FOOD INSIDE" sign on things that I don't want bears tearing in to. So far, I haven't had a problem.

[@Sarahdrybones]

Too funny. Reading Bears

[@bloodyblade916]

LMAO

[@wholefoodvanbased273]

For Anza Borrego and East San Diego County, watch the weather reports for "Santa Ana Winds." They are strong dry winds blowing from east to west most common in August to the end of September, sometimes into October. They raise the fire danger and, as you know, come with very high winds. There's often also a High Wind Advisory and High Profile Vehicles advisory as we've had semi trucks blown off of I-8. Hope that helps!

[@radroofer]

My brother had a run in with a bear. He decided to take a picture of what was going to eat him. He had an old 35mm camera when it clicked the bear ran off.

[@armadilllo]

If you had no signal how do you connect to your cameras? Also four wheel drive doesn't help you stop better than two wheel drive, only go. Weird wind story, I do 75 in my motorhome on the freeway and wind has no effects and my awning has never been ripped off.

[@flanative6668]

I love your dogs' smile. What a happy face!

[@oregoncoastmama3004]

Sweety wanted to get rid of the cats!🤣😂

[@lazz3159]

Crazy Cheryl...LOL...I've been talked at by people like that too. Over the years I've resigned to the idea of just nodding my head and walking away. I've only called the local authority once just to confirm what I already knew. Be safe and always have fun.

[@billosborn9600]

Since you mentioned Anza Borrego State Park... We live in San Diego and frequent the park. At the time we had a 32' travel trailer and were towing with an F150 with an Equalizer hitch. On our way out we were hit with a crosswind while going around a corner. Despite being well below the speed limit, the wind was strong enough to begin pushing the trailer sideways and it literally pulled the back of the truck. I quickly applied the trailer brakes (without using the truck brakes) and slightly increased speed which straightened us right up. Several weeks later I purchased an F250 and am so glad I did. We now tow a 30' Lance which we love - the lower profile and significantly better suspension makes for a much better towing experience than I though it would.

[@lifeisgood141]

I rather face the bear than crazy criminal.

[@outbackeddie]

A crazy criminal would much rather encounter a bear than me. Trust me on this.

[@richardbonfiglio1765]

It's against the law to annoy or harm a bear. Crazy criminals, not so much.

[@ronaldlewis4032]

Glad y'all got rid of crazy Cheryl!! Laughing . Love your stories!

[@535Medic]

animals are predictable

[@makeitso4793]

WHY WAS THE CAR COVER NOT RIPPED BUT CUT IN A NEAT LINE? BEARSS DO THAT?

[@OldNavyAirdale]

I guess that can be scary, but try coming back from an entire day of fishing, tie the boat up, climb the hill to the car, which was overlooking the lake, go to sleep in the back of the station wagon, and get woken up around 2 or 3 AM to someone trying to push your car off the cliff. Yep... around 1980 at Rough River lake, Kentucky.

[@unavocatepice]

I'm a native Coloradoan - we've had some hikers have bad encounters with rattle snakes because they sometimes are silent b4 they strike now...

[@JennMartinello]

Always carry a real heavy duty tourniquet, I keep one in my top center console of any vehicle. I prefer to have more than one Incase someone else is injured. Should be part of every #VanLife #IFAK

[@jsl5570]

Around 1981 in Sequoia NP we were in a regular campground with dozens of other campers when a group of bears came through. A cub crawled into the back of our hatchback to see what it could find. We scared it off and no damage was done.

[@Tom-tk3du]

Temperature drops with increasing elevation at the rate of approx -4 deg F for every 1,000 ft of elevation gain. This effect is known as the “lapse rate”. So, if its 70F where you are, it will only be approx 70-(5000/1000 x 4)= 50F if you climb 5000 ft in elevation.

[@clairegordon8475]

Good to know thanks.

[@RR-rf7vr]

Just ran across you video. Been full time for 10 years. Went through hurricane Harvey in my 18' RV and had the eye pass over before coming back and head up to the gulf again. A few times I believe it lifted the wheels off the ground. Good times. I work in the oilfield and have had some crazy neighbors. One great big Mexican pipeline welder would come home drunk every day and start punching a human torso punching bag outside of his RV, scream at the top of his lungs. He would pass out on a concrete picnic table. Every night would be full of pipeline welders making BBQ pits out of scrap pipe they brought back from work to sell for extra money. It looked like fireworks. Lol

[@nancybarnett2832]

Years ago we were traveling to the Black Hills in South Dakota, we were on the interstate. The wind was blowing very hard, we passed a camper that was parked on the shoulder. The whole roof of the camper was ripped off and a lot of there belongs were strewn everywhere. Luckily our motor home was unscathed, but we worried if it would happen to us too.

[@rickbaze8791]

If you were getting no signal at your camp site in New Mexico and had to go to town to get a signal, how was your security system sending a signal that you could watch 30 minutes away?

[@cherriemckinstry131]

I remember the encounter with the "crazy lady" telling you cant stay there. That reminded me of a neighbor we had that didn't like anyone with a dog. Seeing a dog near her property set her off really bad. Before we got the dog everything was pretty normal.. then boom..we couldn't do anything right. Back then we didn't mess with people like that, but my mom wouldnt hide away in the house either. One time she got so loud shouting at my mom, her husband came out and took her into the house.

[@gmaneis]

You're bringing back memories of similar incidents I wanted to block out! Great and valuable video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Laugh_73]

The dog was like "yeah dad, I did that..." 😂

[@richarddibble4075]

Geeeeez... WOW! Thanks for the important tips... Happy rv-ing, here in Flagstaff AZ!!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Sweetie is like, “Yea, sure, that’s what happened Dad. I didn’t leave at all. Nope. Not me”, with a very guilty smirk!

[@PaulOnTheRun]

Loved your pup barking goodbye. Scariest RV moment was a threat of softball size hail while camping in Bandera TX that although didn’t get us, it did get San Antonio. That same night there was so much rain it flooded the river by 40 ft and we were forced to evacuate. Then the threat of tornadoes lingered hours and hours all night and into the morning. When the sun rose all was calm and the sky as beautiful as anything you’d ever seen but the storms left had their mark in one way or another. That was May of 2015.

[@aprilbentley8195]

Scareee!!

[@greenspiraldragon]

Cute cat. We used to have a cat that looked just like him. Nice tube top.

[@lesalbeck6336]

I absolutely understand the panic y’all experienced with the cats missing!! My heart almost stopped for worrying that a coyote possibly getting them, and finally was able to breathe when you shared that your cat babies were found nearby and safe….but I literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD when Sweetie offered a hand shake!!! How sweet of a gesture from the “innocent”. Sorry for your scares, but thanks for sharing!

[@markkrolick157]

hey you need to get your ham radio license that can call for help to out side worid when the cellphone dos not worked

[@ricksundberg5659]

I just said the same thing before reading this...lol KM6DVL

[@apocalypse2941]

No license needed for emergencies. Still should get it though! Kk4swp

[@davep6977]

I agree a ham radio and GMRS and a CB while on the road for road conditions from on coming truckers

[@promaster185]

@@davep6977 Call for help on the radio, Help should be there in minutes or hours. A Gun Works instantly every time

[@hamhouke]

@@promaster185 I have all of these options and travel full-time too. There is a time and place for each of these tools. If all you are carrying is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Mind your continuum of force and act reasonably. If you don't, the legal system will take your freedom as quickly as an adversary can.

[@elizabethjohnston8193]

I had a very smart Rottweiler also...so good to see that she's able to travel with u....

[@alanm.7380]

Love your information and your outfit 👍

[@brianevans4525]

I'm a retired. Truck driver and I have been on top of Vail in July and. Been in a snowstorm in July at the pullout at the top. . very common have a blessed day I live in my van in Las cruises new Mexico now

[@aprilbentley8195]

That dog adores you guys. Sweetest!!

[@rickbruce6490]

Really appreciate all the information guys thanks God bless your journey of life

[@ProfG999]

Omg I was laughing so hard. You know Sweetie tossed the cats out! Hilarious. Love your videos.

[@FateUnbound]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it! -David

[@juliohur4001]

Hello, nice video. From Vail traveling east on I70 you first go over Vail pass, then drop down into Copper Mountain Ski Area, then to Frisco and Dillon, then climb out of Dillon to and thru Eisenhower/Johnson Tunnel, then down to Denver. That drive can be crazy durning a snow storm. I don't think I would want to do it towing something. I watch a RV'er, his name is Ray, and his channel is called, "Love Your RV". Ray did a video addressing high winds, he says to have you trailer hitched to your vehicle and have the vehicle pointed in the direction of prevaling winds. Love your vids and ideas.

[@danm66]

And it's only like 3 miles from Dillon to the tunnel. That's the steepest part and the only time you go above 11000'.

[@qo2rj]

Your dog is adorable

[@jimpoff1509]

Absolutely a great lesson. From Jim and Vicki “Visions 2020” thank you so much. You both are so young yet so wise.

[@ricksundberg5659]

A HAM radio would be a smart move for them, some of the inexpensive handheld radios have incredible range. A base station in their truck could be set up to deliver a lot of power to reach far and wide for emergency services. Most of the taller mountains in areas have repeaters so a VHF can reach a very long ways and if someone monitors the repeater they could call for help as well. Also, good weather alerts would come in handy. -KM6DVL

[@pammymusic4ever]

That is an excellent idea! I love the tranquility of being off the beaten path but there are crazies out there so we stick to paid campsites. If I owned protection and had a HAM radio I would be far braver...I think. Good advice!

[@buddette3308]

Loved hearing your stories and such sweet fur babies.

[@OldVideoPutz]

I had a bear climb in my trailer at June Lake, California. My chihuahua helped chase it away! LOL!

[@MrJx4000]

I believe it!

[@artboy57]

Not just Anza Borrego, most deserts have areas that get a lot of wind at certain times of year. We drove through the town of Mojave , Ca. one Saturday, the wind had knocked out all power so no gas stations, traffic lights or food, and we passed 4 or 5 semis and RVs flipped on their sides on the highway. There are usually some fairly wind protected areas in any desert, I'd ask the locals.

[@jerseymopartruckandcampert9933]

A good tip for mountain driving if you don't see Big Rigs Tractor Trailers rolling its a good chance it's snowing at the top

[@syreallewyatt5048]

Not RV related, but we own a cabin the the Colorado high country. Man, I tell ya, nothing was more heartbreaking, yet reliefing when our cat got out of the cabin. Talk about fear. When they get out in/around your house its one thing, but that whole, "OMG there is NOTHING familiar w/where I or them are at, will they FIND us? Will we find them??" is SOOO stressful.

[@guillermodelatorre8]

What kind of security cameras and monitors you have if you can put a link TIA

[@deanclauson3566]

I would like to know how they were able to watch the camera feeds if there was no internet at the trailer. I also would be interested in knowing what kind of cameras they are using.

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

If you ever get to Newfoundland, just a few miles from the Ferry dock, there is a big cliff that has a terrific wind come down and has in years past blown the train off the track, ( it is not running anymore) but the big rigs have to stop and wait if the FLAG IS UP! Meaning the winds are too high to travel across a short piece of road. When trucking there, I have had my truck almost tip over be cause the winds were really bad!! If your loaded it's not so bad, but pay attention to WIND WANNING FLAGS!!! They are there for a reason, though you may not think so! Also, watch out for open framed bridges in a canyon area. N.Y. has a bad one in the western part! You are learning some great lessons and glad your telling others what you have been through! It may save a life down the road! Stay safe and see you down the road!!!!

[@doctorartphd6463]

I hope you guys are armed. Things happen at the speed of life...be prepared. Have a plan. Many blessings to you both.

[@dumbassdriversofdenver9113]

Armed, have 2 pitbulls, and am perfectly will to shoot the propane tank if I'm going to die anyway. At least they come with me then.

[@radroofer]

@@dumbassdriversofdenver9113 propane tanks aren't like in the movies. None I've shot exploded also I watched a fireman walk into a fire turn one off then carry it out of the fire and told the others to cool it down.

[@dumbassdriversofdenver9113]

@@radroofer correct but in a motorhome or travel trailer there are 4 pilot lights. You need open flame to ignite the expelled propane. I have that, the stove, refrigerator, furnace, and water heater. Kaboom in about 30 seconds after the propane starts pouring out. We are all going to hell on the same bus.

[@blastemduke9973]

@@radroofer Shoot at one full of propane, unlike [all] the tanks you shot, it will go kaboom!

[@richlaue]

@@blastemduke9973 actually the more full the less likely it will blow, in liquid form, it isn't very dangerous.

[@annej5699]

I used to work guest ranches in the Colorado Rockies. I can tell you from direct experience that it is possible to encounter snow at high elevations in June and July. One ranch I worked at was at elevation 8300 feet, and it snowed one June day. This same ranch also would run Jeep trips up to Independence Pass for guests to go play in the snow -- in July.

[@manabouthome]

You might find that the towing capacity of a 4-wheel drive truck is reduced in relation to the same 2-wheel drive truck. I'd check that, when shopping for another truck.

[@Angel-yl1ck]

good tip. thanks!

[@manabouthome]

@@Angel-yl1ck You're welcome! I know that's true of my F-150.

[@JeanPierreLewis]

Wasn’t that the Eisenhower tunnel?

[@garyarbogast6703]

I lived at 7,000 ft for a couple years. We knew that it could snow any day of the year.

[@hamey]

Yeah, Thomas and Stacy lost their kitty and didn't get him back. So sad for the kitty. :( Our scariest time was when we only had one wheel jack holding the fifth wheel and the camper slid off of the jack while we were trying to hook up. Always remember to have wheel jacks in place!

[@a.alonso2457]

Love your videos. Sweetie had a master plan...to open the screened door so the cats could leave that way the space was all for Sweetie ! LOL !

[@Hemifan4266]

Sweetie is such a sweetie.....What a great dog!!

[@darrenthompson8376]

Great vid, thanks. was considering that area in Cali for some winter camping. Nice heads up :)

[@MrJhchrist]

For the second one, if you didn't have signal at the campsite, how did you check your security cams?

[@eliciamccoy7496]

Enjoy you guys have fun. Stay safe and enjoy your life

[@nadieselgirl]

I think the pets getting out would be the most scary of those for me. My was going with my dad to use the camp outhouse in a remote part of BC as a kid. Dad opened the door, big ol grizzly came out, grunted at my dad who calmly held the door for the bear and then we slowly retreated back to the camper. We used the port-o-potty for the rest of the day. I still think pets getting out would upset me the most however. Occasional crazy people are definitely a thing.

[@climber0077]

Hey guys, love the practical vids, no BS, straight to the points. Very refreshing, keep em coming! Cheers!

[@michelleisle9005]

This young couple they are sitting ducks.. sad to say this day and time you need to get some damn gun learn how to protect yourself. There's some bad people out there looking for opportunity to hurt somebody.. need to learn how to defend yourself. Good luck to those kids.. be careful out there.

[@Okispider]

and they are trying to give advice...funny

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

This is why if you're planning to RV full time and leave your original state behind you should establish your new residency in a state whose concealed carry permit is recognized by as many other states as possible. Florida is a good RV friendly state that has pretty good reciprocity

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

@chris kibodeaux Not necessarily true, as long as you can prove that you now consider another state your home (get drivers license, register vehicles, have an address in that state [You can use a mail forwarding service as your adress], and as an extra precaution establish ties to that state by joining a club or finding a primary Dr/vet etc.) Then you're good to go. This is what thousands of fill time RVers do

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[@ouivalerie]

@@Shrimp_Insurance Probably not going to be safe to wander the roads and campsites with the migrants pouring in. Back in the days of wagon trains they knew they had to stick close together. Today's people want this freedom and independent thing to be going on but not on this earth unless you know how to use a gun and know where your going, and what's possible to expect up ahead. So far if you don't run out of money, it's safer to keep on running. Seems somehow money get's you safe to someplace to spend it in the equation. All this feels good when your young and strong but you eventually tend to have to settle down and make that work out....For going unusual places I can assure the military has that kind of thing investigated down to strange swamp creatures they sometimes loose a whole lot of men to even though they were weapons highly trained....My brother saw all his platoon dead as a doornail in Ukraine someplace. He was the only survivor. He made it to Lt Colonel then retired. USA seems a lot safer for that stuff. Still...not knowing simple things like where it's windy is something the military isn't sharing...there's some road signs explaining windy areas but you only see that after you get there driving by or whatever. It's nasty wind guaranteed in some CA places. Military doesn't travel in motorhomes either and never goes anyplace without a weapon so catch up people.

[@strshooter7399]

Wow, excellent video 👍 Sharing the stories of things that happened make everyone who watches hopefully more aware. Lots of dangers on the roads in the good old US of A, from 4 legged to 2 legged, and of course just nature itself. I know you guys are smart, and learn from the experiences, and you haven’t tucked tail and gave up. Learning from others experiences is really good. Do we as humans have the time to learn everything only through our own experiences? Probability no, so thank you for sharing so others can benefit. I don’t RV, but I’m old and traveled the roads enough to know, you are almost always more venerable in unfamiliar territory. Always know your route from point A to B, with an alternative as a backup. Know the weather (as best you can of course) on your route(s). Lots of other things I’m sure you know about and do to keep yourself aware and safe. Your lifestyle probability keeps your parents in close connection with the Lord Jesus, and that’s not a bad thing. Stay as safe as you can, enjoy yourself as you travel, getting there is where the fun is 😉.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Please explain how you were able to check your cameras via your phone when there was no signal reception at our camp? I'm also curious if you have time, if you would explain what camera and your basic setup. We have a small teardrop and while we use a FortKnoxLocks on the tongue, I'm always worried when we leave our rig. Stay safe

[@Tom-tk3du]

My detachable backup camera sets up its own local wifi network to communicate with my phone in the cab. Use it all the time when hitching up my cargo trailer.

[@arlenewolf5260]

I know that CB Radio is not as popular as it used to be, but when we travel I usually have a CB and I am also considering getting a GMRS radio as well. When you have an emergency and there is no cell service, alternate communications are important.

[@sterby71]

What a sweet dog!

[@mikeboone4425]

A little story back in the late 70s or early 80s my uncle was camping in Yellowstone on a fishing trip lift the campsite to go fishing there were for couples and there trailers . When arriving back from the day of fishing 2 trailers were missing both had hitch locks and both trailers were never seen again so it does happen . Take care stay safe & happy trails.

[@johnmiller1649]

In strong winds keep your camper hooked to your truck with the weight distribution bars and sway bar still hooked up.

[@kjj4me]

Eisenhower Tunnel is on I-70 at the Continental Divide. I couldn't find a Roosevelt Pass along I-70 anywhere.