Prepping our RV for the Next Road Trip // Full-time RVing

[@sharontritschler4288]

We have had so many swintecks. We were always told to never stop our slide mid stream. Keep the button pushed all the way out and hold for 4 seconds after and the same on the way in so that the motors realign. Never had a problem after that

[@shelleywalker6225]

I can't say how much I love your videos. They always seem to end so soon. 🙁 Your narrative is wonderful. So cute to see the children saying goodbye to their grandmother.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@douglasolsen1208]

Your home base arrangement is just about perfect, in my opinion. If only one of our kids had more than a small city lot, I would have been happy to set up a full-time RV hookup for them and stay there! Seriously, the family time in your situation is really the best part of that. Thanks for the videos.

[@RVNewAdventures]

Totally understand that leaving from family feeling. I am the same way, when we leave his parents house. I can’t even talk waving bye. Since we have been traveling we feel the same we spend quality time now with family. He gets to have coffee in the morning with his dad, who has onset of dementia. Time cherished with family is definitely important. Great video guys thanks for sharing. We love Harvest host too when they are available on our route.

[@MattHayashi]

Awesome video guys! Totally agree Marissa about these high expectations when Rving...I think its about not putting pressure on yourself and enjoying the moment.

[@badgerpa9]

The closet door looks really nice and adds some nice natural texture. Stay safe and healthy.

[@sandrap3047]

Hensley is getting so tall! She's so sweet! I still remember her doing the donut dance! :)

[@debbielopez6593]

You are so blessed to be able to spending precious time with your mom. My mom passed away 22 years ago,so enjoy every second.

[@stevenjefferys10]

Nice meeting you guys in person today at the Hershey RV show. Thanks again for taking the time to talk to us. From the couple from Canada at the very end of Saturday with the mini-schnauzer in the dog stroller.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Nice to meet you as well. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to say hello.

[@brenbell196]

Saw you both from afar at the Hersey RV show......the line was very long. We are Boondocker Welcome hosts in NW PA and hope for a meet and greet at our site! We became hosts after learning about the program from you all. Thank you so much, we love being hosts.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh no, it would have been great to meet you. Glad you are enjoying Boondockers Welcome.

[@johnnylightning1491]

You should save those post-it notes and put them in a scrapbook, at least I think so and I'm not a scrapbook kind of guy. It took me a while to get to this one it's been a busy week. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Nice idea. 😀

[@lifelessstagnant2558]

I have watched your videos from the beginning of our journey and currently doing the same thing with our home base but at my daughter's house and I can't wait for it to be completed! To be in the backyard and the grandbabies can just walk/run over is going to be amazing along with enjoying my first cup of coffee with my daughter. Thank you for all you do!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome, thank you.

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Our pleasure!

[@Sables123]

So touching to see your babies loving your mom. Precious. I have a post it not my daughter left for me one day on my mirror when she was 14 and going out of town to a ballgame with her friend and their family. She’s 36 today. Those post it notes are special. I always enjoy your adventures. Stay safe.

[@AmaTXLori]

I love the closet door upgrade! By the way, I think you could add at least a dozen shirts after the weight difference from switching out the doors 😂

[@ricktaylor6373]

Like one man says, hold the button for 3 or 4 seconds after opening and closing and to sync them your spot on, might take a few times but has worked on my 2021 class C . If you’ve a small slide they’re typically not bad, big slides are the issues

[@annek1226]

Hopefully he reads the comments and listens! I am surprised, this is not his first unit with slides!

[@FittingInAdventure]

We love having the home base for a break too. Initially we planned not to have it but the pandemic and closures made us grab one. It’s nice to take a break that doesn’t include tanks and towing at times.

[@ATLJonathanH]

We never do “Retract All” unless hooked to the Truck! Damage can result if the belly sets down on uneven gravel or stones.

[@LiveFree123]

My favorite RV family! Safe travels ❤️

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thanks. Blessings

[@harrygoodman6724]

Love the new door to match the slide trim. Really pulls it together! Saw you all from distance at the National GD Rally and was wanting to come over to hug you all, but didn’t as I didn’t want to disturb your privacy. JJ is talking so much now! Marissa, that dress you had on while watching your brother work looked so nice on you! Nate, your whole family depends on you to be the leader and it is so good to see your interactions with the kids. And then to have to figure out the mechanical stuff… it never ends! But you are doing a great job. God bless you all!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Ive been watching Grateful Glamper's challenges with their slide out. I hope this is a easy fix. Life on the road would not be the same if there wasn't a new challenge. People forget that living in a stick brick house has just as many challenges also. HH has been a Godsent way to be in touch with local businesses while passing thru. Thank you for sharing.

[@clarkleakins879]

ME, I need/use a WRITTEN checklist, just like an airplane pilot, before rolling out. Apparently many folks have problems with the power slide outs. The industry must all use the same mechanics. And no manual override? That's a bummer. If just one manufacturer/builder/assembler improves their system, they will gain customers. I enjoy watching your mental attitude in travel motion. Keep reminding us that adjustments are always happening, and remaining flexible is the way through any uncomfortable situation. Harvest Hosts looks to be a great way to honorably spend money.

[@wcarlhepker4806]

I am very very glad that I have no slides in my RV. Granted, I don't use my RV as my house year round, but I don't have to move my walls around when I arrive where I am going, and then do it again to leave and still again at my next stop. I am glad for you that you have all that room when you are using it as your home base, but I feel sorry for you when you do one nighters while you are traveling. On another subject, you will want to get at least a clear coat of finish on that closet door Mason made for you. If you leave it exposed wood, hand oil on the wood will discolor it severely and you will not be able to sandpaper it out. A flat clear finish will not make it shiny and keep it looking natural without it soaking up hand oil every time you use it.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video nice job on fixing the Rv up before on the inside and out. Before you head out on the road. Oh no with your slide. I hope it will be ok. I saw pizza and ice cream. Where’s mine? Lol! Hensley did a great job guessing about the ice cream. Hope you have a great night and rest of the week. See you soon!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@NelloCambelli]

Just got adaptive driving gear. #1 Rule, test unit before departure - rev engine & engage brakes. Your check lists are great & are also reminiscent of private plane check lists.

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hey there Guys we love your all your videos. We love watching you guys are so much fun to watch. Love the doors in your bedroom very nice 👌.. thanks for taking us along with you everywhere you go really enjoyed them . What a sweet adorable girl and your little boy. They are getting big already... enjoy your time together they grow up too fast have fun stay safe out there on the roads Take care God bless you guys. .

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@steventownsend6539]

We have an appointment at Vroom in Tucson. They are replacing our shwintec with theirs Oct 4th. We have had it replaced twice and worked on 4 times and it's a 2018.

[@louannad1]

Thanks for sharing you day with us.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@roadhog6603]

The problem with raw woof is that it will absorb dirt, grime, and oils from contact with human skin. A layer to clear coat will keep it looking new and protect it from grime.

[@CoCo-yv3hl]

Just love you guys… safe travels hopefully my RV camp 🏕 life can start soon. I’m most at peace traveling 🥰

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

I think everyone is frazzled when we get ready to leave: once I'm on the road, everything settles down. Stay safe

[@lynnperdue1571]

You will probably want to seal the wood so prints can be washed off.

[@kathyviers6323]

LOL, downward dog! We were in stitches. We have trouble rehoming when we get back home.

[@paulonorato8765]

I have to tell you I love my hat and how you can change the front of it… It drives my wife crazy because I wear it all the time… Thank you thank you thank you for producing a quality hat. Safe travels

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome, we are so glad you like it.

[@theresatom4807]

52 pick up is so much fun not sure why Hensley didn’t want to play lol 😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂 She need to try it.

[@theresatom4807]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney 🤣🤣

[@MarcFountain]

Very cool to see you in Seymour. It’s very close to my hometown, glad you enjoyed your visit!

[@SaltyVetAdventures]

I can't wait to see where your adventures take you next! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great vids.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@bettyruth9142]

Y’all are just the sweetest family !!! 😀😀😀😀

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Beautiful doors, sweet Brothers touch! Loved the video

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!

[@MarshallLoveday]

CHECK THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER, INCLUDING THE SPARE.....

[@debmarie55]

Hope you got your slide fixed. We had one that was at the dealer for 4 months waiting for a replacement motor from swintek. We finally got tired of waiting and the dealer agreed to give us a trade on it. We opted for a brand new unit with no slides!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is one way to fix it.

[@badasstrucker79]

You’d be surprised how many times the floor mats cause clutch issues especially if there weather Teck style mats

[@stephaniefunrun]

Grew up in Elkhart, so when you said heading to the “RV Capital” figured you meant there!

[@mikenowak2360]

we just got home from a weekend trip. Friday prior to leaving nervous . extra careful....I feel you Nathan list is always larger than the time we have.

[@lindamcnair2600]

I love watching your videos. It's entertaining, educational, comical, and full of love and caring. Loved the 6 more shirts comment! Lol Safe travels.

[@candacesheryl]

love the doors

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Aww thanks friend!

[@graceparsons5822]

Nathan, thanks for letting me interrupt ice cream time and introduce myself. Your channel was instrumental for Tony and me buying an RV and going full time. It was great to meet you in person.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

You are so welcome, it was nice to meet you.

[@susanmccoy1992]

Looking forward to this new trip! Safe travels!

[@livingbyfaithwiththesharps]

4 hrs is our sweet spot as well and we also love Harvest Host they are Amazing. If you get a chance stay at Kruger Toy and Train Museum in West Virginia it's amazing!

[@darrylt5300]

Vroom Slide Systems makes a replacement for the Schwintek Slide System looks good if you are in the Tucson AZ area.

[@NancyLudden2]

Must drive down to Shipshewana while you're close by. We have a Harvest Host at the Menno-Hof Museum. The children would learn so so much from and with the Amish culture which is so prevalent. 😉

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

We missed some footage of the trip from CA to TN... 😔 Safe traveling. 👍

[@srameypr]

This is why I am scared to have slides.

[@RiverWoods111]

Those doors are awesome!

[@djbvida]

That Harvest Host spot looks awesome. Great video

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was!

[@ATLJonathanH]

Now we must wait an entire week to find out what was wrong with the slide and how to fix it! Cliffhanger!

[@kaseypb]

headed for Elkhart.... *waves from South Bend*

[@pamelahill7164]

Omg. You were in my town and I didn’t even know it! Did you know this is where John Melloncamp lived and went to school? His moms house is just down the road from my house. And koverners korner is famous for their ice cream

[@cindyball7545]

The closet doors looked great and I loved the Harvest Host you were at in Indiana. Our kids just moved to Indiana so I will have to check out this town and see if we would be close to able to stay a night there.

[@TheRetiredtech]

It seems like the jeep was the floor mats.

[@davidfacktor648]

Great video as always. I’m sure your slide is taken care of by now and your well aware of this. I’ve had this issue a few times with one of my slides. You can put it in a bypass mode on the controller in the storage compartment and it will slide out, then you can re-sync it. Mine does it every now and then after traveling on bad roads. I’m in a class C.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the info!

[@Jacquee181]

I was born and raised in Seymour IN :)

[@sheilacaine3962]

Well as I watch this I’m sorry I had to chuckle. I could only picture Kevin from Paving New Path’s having this issue. I was thinking if they are in your area call him. LOL. You are both such awesome families to watch. I’m ready for some Journey. By the way I love the natural wood too. It’s beautiful.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nancymedeiros5268]

Loved the ice-cream 🍦 scoop stack 👌

[@paulab984]

That's our favorite type of pizza! And topped off by ice cream- does it get any better? Love those local spots.

[@tanya334]

Safe Travels guy's 💙 Hensley and JJ keep an I eye out for 🦄 🥰😘

[@travelingcatphotos]

Great Harvest Host location! I mean, Harry would have wanted to stop for Pizza and Ice Cream anyways so....LOL! And JJ could EASILY see that walking on the roof is risky behaviour...smart kid! I just adore how much your kids love you guys!

[@mistyheyden]

Omg. The Schwintek slide 🤦🏼‍♀️. Just hearing that sound gave me anxiety. I can no longer open or close our schwintek slide because I’m so afraid it won’t open or close all the way. It took forever to find the controller but supposedly it will give an error code. There’s also some tricks where you close it and hold the button down for 10 seconds. None of those worked for us. We had to have it taken to the shop to be fixed.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

oh no, we hope you can get it fixed.

[@mistyheyden]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney oh yeah…this was last year. It’s since fixed but I now make my husband put out the slide because I’m so afraid of hearing that sound of it stalling.

[@donnaharris4459]

Beautiful twin boys, and the new doors look so good. Safe travels. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! 🤗

[@GrammyBeth]

Great video‼️

[@BrettConroyDrums]

What mount are you guys using for the tablet in the truck? I have a Ram as well and I'm looking for a tablet mount that holds up. I would love to have that extra screen space!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have links to all our gear on our website. We hope this helps. www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/gear/rv-gear

[@ellielizhavenofbless945]

Did you guys say where you are going this season? Did I miss it! Can't wait for the next video As I live vicariously through you! 🙂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

No we have not announced our plans. They are still in the works 😀

[@ellielizhavenofbless945]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney oh yay! Can't wait to find out! Let me know if you end up in Lancaster Pennsylvania again, that's where I live! ( We have a little farm )

[@Danigurl2018]

I call my little brother " my not so little big brother " lol

[@jwleaghn2194]

That was fun… I don’t think little man much cares for his Pop being on top the camper tho 😂 Safe travels y’all🙏🙏🙏

[@gthornton3]

Good afternoon from San Antonio. We are getting ready for a road trip too.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Have fun!

[@kathiebauer5165]

How do you keep your fridge shut while traveling

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have a lock on it.

[@chipshimpeno5919]

Where you on Rt. 28 north, outside of Pittsburgh, PA. I let a truck in front me with Tennessee plates that looked yours on 910 to go up 28 north, and I side to my wife that I think that it might L.J.M.J.

[@AnnJSundayDrives]

We are leaving on a road trip in a couple of days. Our kids are grown but we have 2 pug puppies going with us 🤣 😂 it will beca challenge for sure. Take care and safe travels. 👣

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Have fun!

[@cynthiaincolorado3373]

I love youI love you guys!!!! Hensley is so tall!!! Stop growing girl!!! Only kidding…..😁 love the attitude about” always something goes wrong “ I noticed with me if it doesn’t then two things go wrong the next time so I’m good with one. Lol. Love you guys have a safe trip look forward to your videos! ♥️

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!!

[@wandamccoy2148]

JJ is getting big. How old is he? You guys are blessed.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

He is 3!

[@leanne.arrington]

Can you link your fruit baskets?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Sorry we don't have a link but they came from Target. We hope that helps.

[@jackhinds7187]

Without at least a sealer on that closet door, your dirt and your natural body oils with discolor it over time, especially where handled the most...js Looks good though.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@1206jl]

What ebike rack do you use? Love your videos! Watch them faithfully!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Hey you can check out links to our gear on our website. www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/gear/rv-gear

[@1206jl]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney Thank you for the rapid response! APPRECIATE YOU GUYS!!!!

[@shirleyschutt3959]

I'm first. Lol. I love all of your videos. Keep up the great job. Sending much love and prayers for your family.

[@mikependergrass308]

Can you tell me the name of the bag that you had for storing Hensley’s Lego’s ? I need to get that for my grandkids.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Here is the link to the drawstring bag. We hope this helps. : amzn.to/3BnEKvK

[@mikependergrass308]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney, thank you so much for that.

[@janetwilson4290]

What made you pick a natural color.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We just like it for now.

[@joellenowerko3429]

Luv to watch you guys Hensley you are such a sweet young lady

[@tacyheisey4568]

I live in Elkhart Indiana! I don’t know what your time delay is on videos but if you need anything and you’re still in Elkhart message me back and I will try to get a hold of you someway. I’ve lost my vision so I can’t drive to meet you but you could come here to meet me. I’d like to offer you a place to stay but I don’t think the place for your rig for sure I live in a pretty good sized apartment complex just a few blocks from downtown Elkhart. Let me know I’m excited to think you might be in the same city!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Hi Tacy, thank you so much. We were in Elkhart but have moved on to our next adventure.

[@Findingourhappyplace]

Are you heading towards Hershey

[@RobertHasty]

Do you guys have any coupon codes currently for harvest hosts?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We sure do. www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/gear/memberships

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

catch you later.🐬

[@gregormiller4037]

just when i thought you'd make it easier on me, /sighhhh!

[@wandamccoy2148]

Hensley is getting so big. How old is she? Watched you from day one.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

She is 8. Thanks so much for following along!

[@skeim5620]

How much solar do you have

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have 1320 Watts of solar. 😀

[@skeim5620]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney do you think 660 watts is decent to keep Rv fridge cold for a weekend with two deep cycle group 31 batteries.if we did that about 1 once a month

[@chipshimpeno5919]

P.S. 9.11.2022

[@scotthalstead3640]

You have the best channel in the KZbin world I love all your content you're very thorough you go a lot of places your whole family is just awesome I was kind of curious as to what happened to Hensley's pink boots love you all safe travels one day we'll meet.

[@janetwilson4290]

It looks like they need to be stained or painted just looks like they are not done, but you have chosen a natural finish just looks like it is not done.

[@janetwilson4290]

But it is a personal choice.

[@ATLJonathanH]

If you keep watching week after week, you will actually start to like the unfinished wood. Some day they might do a light stain.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It is just our personal preference right now. 😀