Our $1,200/week Resort on Ventura Highway // Did we fit an HDT in Ventura Beach California?

[@marcelracine4154]

You experienced exactly what we did. Its a mortgage rather than rent. It costs alot to feel that ocean breeze. Part of the reason we sold our house there, it was an expensive place to live and we didnt like working just to live. Glad you had a good time.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Super cool place. We really enjoyed it...but very expensive no doubt.

[@smlink51]

The way they closed off the street is like what they did in Louisville, Kentucky. Forth street use to be our cruising street back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Now it’s more of an open air mall with a Hard Rock Cafe and other nice restaurants and clubs. When they opened it there was a dress code, casual wear but still it was a dress code.

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️..thanks for the video...looks like you had a lot of fun...unfortunately that camp ground is too rich for our pocket book...you guys stay safe...J&A

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Nice campground but pricey. We'll look for other options when we return. Safe travels to you as well. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

We typically don't do this and that's why I was at a loss for words. Our nightly average over a year is ~$5 per night and we barely average 7 nights per stay anywhere we go.

[@badgerpa9]

Nice to see someone with empathy for others, Mrs. Big Truck is a real keeper and such a good person. Be safe.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks. I've kept her for 33 years... figure she's good for a few more. Lol. Thanks for the comments. Have a great day.

[@fatimazahratravel]

Hello Sandra and David I like your Videos Thanks for Sharing. The Campground Looks very nice but it's still too expensive 😱

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 🤣 very expensive, indeed.

[@joec4871]

Wow you guys really know how to enjoy retirement. Just roving around at your leisure enjoying the country. While I'm sitting here in New York just rotting away. Both the wife and I are retired and I just cannot convince her to hit the road, not even part time. I suggested renting an RV for a week and explore the lifestyle. Couldn't get her to agree to that. Very, very frustrating. In any case I get some enjoyment watching you two visit different places. Thank you for taking me along on your travels. Ride safe and keep on truckin'.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Joe, for watching. Maybe if your wife watches enough of our video's she'll "get the bug"...maybe? In the future, we plan on camping near Brooklyn and visiting the City. Glad you're along with us on the journey. Hope springs eternal...the road may be in your future one day...you never know, we may see each other out there. We'll try to keep it between the lines. Thanks.😎

[@THE1THEONLYBODACIOUS]

That sharks was fabulous. Great editing guys. The Regan Library was fabulous. All the equipment!!!! I’m so glad to have found this site. Your living the dream God Be Will You Both.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...the shark was unbelievable when we went back and looked at the photos. The Reagan Library was perfect...the setting and how they structured the tour through the facility. It was done first class and seemed very presidential. Thank you for the comments and appreciate you finding us. 😎

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

We had such a fun time there. I'm still getting over the cost of the campground fee 😱 but it was really a great location. We typically don't spend this kind of money for a campground. Thank goodness we boondock alot to offset the cost! But...we were able to ride our bikes everywhere all along the beach and enjoy the views (not from the campground) so David is off the hook. 😘

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

A really neat place to visit. We'll be back!

[@jeffmcgrath2202]

I’m sorry but I have no drive to see California it might as well be another country.

[@edwardsweeten4152]

Love your videos. You get some great pictures plus the musical background is great

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

I grew up in Ventura, so sad we left So cool I get to see it all from your perspective I miss my home I used to scuba dive all around the channel islands, but I never walked on the islands just swam all around them Thank You

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Ventura is a cool place, Kathleen. I'm glad that you were able to "walk in our shoes" around your home town. We want to go back and dive the Channel Islands. That must be awesome. Thanks for the comments and watching the channel.

[@thomashendron4356]

@@bigtruckbigtravels paddleboarded into Painted Cave from an anchoring east of the cave, water clear that day could see the seabed with purple urchins on the seabed rocks, that state fish and the kelp. Painted cave was neat to see, the schools of dolphins between Santa Barbara and the island

[@jimr5692]

We have done Boyd's Key West during the Fantasy Fest week and weekends.... it was $175 for a waterfront per nite.... plus I had a boat with us and had to rent a slip for it.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... we paid more down in Key West as well... we were a little surprised since it was the "slow" season. Nice town though.

[@THE1THEONLYBODACIOUS]

What incredible bikes. Man, you two love birds are BLESSED. So this is what I’m never going to do. Who’d a thunk I’d live to be 58 going on 59. Love you two

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks the bikes are really cool...especially in a headwind! We really appreciate the comments and glad you're along with us on our journey. It's going to be fun. 😊

[@billstoys8324]

Words can't describe the experience you're having. I hope you go to Solvang and Lompoc. Lompoc has the flower festival every year I think the end of May. The valley is full of flower fields that they use to make about 80% of the worlds flower seeds. I lived there when I was in the service at Vandenberg AFB.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for your service, Bill. We did not make it to those places but I'll note it and we'll get back around there one of these days! Appreciate your time watching and ALL your comments! 😎😊

[@murphvmurph948]

That campground was flooded out early Jan '23 rains. It was much better and less exspensive years ago (20+yrsago) when the Murphy's owned it. Sad, it was a good place for families.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It's a nice RV resort but really expensive. I can see years ago being really nice for families. Such a great location. We enjoyed the bike rides and proximity to everything Ventura. Thanks for the comments.

[@geraldineevensen7267]

I love watching you guys you are funny as all get out... your like another couple I watch Brian and Michelle Livingrvision.I enjoy watching hoping to be doing the same thing soon.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Congrats on the upcoming plans, Geraldine. It's a fun lifestyle but it definitely pays to be flexible. Thanks for the comment.

[@annamaybeekman]

BEAUTIFUL I DEARLY MISS EVERYDAY LIVING NORTH OF THERE IN CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY LOVE YOU GUYS ANNAMAY

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Beautiful area. I could live in Ventura Beach area.

[@JohnWisniewicz]

This was great as usual!! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your vlogs!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you for the comments. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@celebrity2ballans]

I miss living there, I love that area!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Us too! We love that area and will be back. We could spend months there and not get bored. So many cool things to see and do along with such a cool vibe for the area.

[@wanderingwilloughbys1806]

we know that place well....we like the rincon on the road. though I think you are too long for sites there. We have stayed there many times. Ventura is an old stomping ground for us in our camping days with kids....hope you went north on the 1/101 there is a great bike trail. looks like you had a great time!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks for the view and comments. We loved the bike trails... both north and south. Such a cool area that we'll be back in the future. Going to explore the coast more next year. Thanks and safe travels.

[@Sushi2735]

Wow! Reagan’s Library is amazing!!.,.,

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It is one of the best libraries... but it is the best setting for a library.

[@edwardsweeten4152]

President Reagan library looks awesome

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It was beautiful, Edward. Amazing to walk through Air Force One.

[@pennysaufley8974]

I’ve never been to that particular Channel Island, but have been to Catalina. It’s been gentrified. Liked it better when it was a little less posh. If you like jazz, they have a great festival in October! I think every elementary school kid reads Island 🏝️ of the Blue Dolphins 🐬. Would be a great, easy read while you are there.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Sounds great, Penny. Thank you. Channel Islands are great because they are unspoiled with no development. Truly old California before people! Love it.

[@thomashendron4356]

Other RV locations near Ventura: Emma Wood, Thornehill-Broome, McGrath, Rincon parkway Dukes a favorite eatery on Seaward , Andrea’s in Ventura Harbor Reagan library a favorite great to see you on Santa Cruz Island

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We looked at Emma Wood. Nice location. Only a few sites we could fit.

[@thomashendron4356]

not many places to fit length of your rig. Next visit to Ventura county I’ll take you to two great place for hamburgers

[@MR-gl1fs]

Went to the library in 2019. Great place with a view. Was originally supposed to be in NorCal.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

The library is phenomenal and reminds me of the Santa Barbara area, beautiful setting. Thanks for the comment. 😃

[@rtoadontheroad]

That is a nice area. I used to travel there and Oxnard for work! Dennis

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really love that area, Dennis. It was surprising to us how much we enjoyed it.

[@NatKekuna2012]

Very Awesome guys!😮

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you

[@patrickpearson8620]

Welcome to sunny Southern California (My backyard). It's way more expensive than the pads at Death Valley (free). And you guys are paying that Boss level!!! Ventura money to camp in Ventura. I have a 40 foot fifth wheel and it can be a challenge to find places to camp on the beach but 1200 bucks.. yeah!!! that's allot !!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

That was waaay too expensive! Great location... but give me the pads!

[@nickywilde]

David for President!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😂😎Loving the humor!

[@nickywilde]

@@bigtruckbigtravels no joke!

[@philcarter3789]

Lovely to see you with your hair down pretty lady

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much 😊

[@THE1THEONLYBODACIOUS]

You guys are so fit.

[@THE1THEONLYBODACIOUS]

So there are 2 Pelican Bays in sunny California. You guys are really going to love your Jeep. Thank you very much for the work your doing showing off your travels

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

The e-bikes really help us being "fit". LOL. We definitely like to stay active and this lifestyle helps to that end. Thanks for the kind words. Let's see some more of this great country.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

I did not realize that...and California is usually sunny...except for the fog near Monterey and Crescent City. Beautiful state with lots to see...but expensive! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@johnpowell1841]

Hello from Mississippi

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey y'all! We go back to Alabama each Christmas to see our daughter.

[@NatKekuna2012]

David for President 2025🎉

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you, thank you. I will do my best...

[@richardmarshall2229]

I would like to know more about your trailer and setup please. It looks like a commercial trailer with the dual axles and wheels on the rear. Also you are using a commercial 5th wheel hitch on the truck and not the usual ET hitch. So why?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hi Richard- thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. Our 5th wheel is a total custom build by Space Craft. Based on a semi trailer with standard semi running gear(air ride, air disc brakes) and a little more robust. The trailer alone weighs 42,000 lbs with a pin weight of 13,000 lbs so we have to run a commercial style hitch plate. It's built for this so it mates with the Volvo semi truck perfectly... actually, a Class 7/8 is the only truck that could pull it. Hope this helps. In the future, we plan to do a 4 part series on our setup.

[@richardmarshall2229]

@@bigtruckbigtravels thank for getting back to me. That is what I thought when I saw you go through the dip along the highway. Looks great!

[@judisheldon5646]

Oceanside and Carlsbad beaches would have been MUCH better for you to visit AND not as expensive. Only 30 miles north of San Diego on Pacific Coast Hwy. Oceanside has a much better pier with restaurant at the end. Great biking areas as well.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. We'll check those areas out in the future.

[@chasp044]

You only live once! Enjoy!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We are enjoying it. Thanks for the comments. Sondra thinks we're too busy! Lol

[@DsMa-mm8ho]

Is there a video on your ebikes? and I just haven't see it yet?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

No specific video. They are e-velo bikes. Sondra has the Aurora and I have the discontinued Delta-X. They are nice, with good power and distance. I like the front shocks on them.

[@kristinapriest2545]

hi love your videos, you dont have to say, how do you afford 2 rvs, 2 cars and 1 truck, and also be able to go around the usa, ? only wondering.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Good question! While working we only had two cars, 1 RV... now we're out of control! 😆 🤣 We worked hard and saved and budgeted for the RV's and vehicles so we could see the US. Thanks for watching the channel.

[@windellscott2618]

Where did you get that hat? I want one.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

If you're talking about the brown one then it's from Los Algodones, Mexico. We go there for dental and great shrimp tacos. If it's the blue one (sort of denim) then it's from Switzerland (Swiss flag). If it's the one during the hike then that is my Tully "cool" hat I wear during hikes with a wider brim. Whew! Hope that helps.

[@murphvmurph948]

* Main Street is ruined with the closure to vehicle traffic.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We really e njoyed downtown Ventura. I can see the change being an imposition, but we really liked it. It could be a real positive if they plan it right. Love Ventura. Appreciate you watching the channel. 😎

[@doneriteauto]

We are from Ventura

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Love the Ventura area. We really enjoyed it and will be back. Do you still live there? or Visit? Our picnic lunch on the beach was so nice. Thanks for the comment. 😎

[@doneriteauto]

No live in Pahrump Nevada

[@doneriteauto]

No live in Pahrump Nevada

[@doneriteauto]

Just visit we have an in family there

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@@doneriteauto we have to visit Pahrump sometime. We enjoy that area around Death Valley National Park.

[@MaryWehmeier]

It’s now $175 plus plus. Way too expensive. You can park up the beach at the state park for less.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow, Mary, that's expensive. Great location but Emma Woods is right on the water. And the bike trail. Thanks. Have a great weekend.

[@sherisevalentygibb]

So it was $171 per night???

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. It was very nice with a great location but pricey!

[@nancyalford8056]

Love your crocks🤠❤️

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Nancy. Super comfy 😌 and fun to wear! 😊

[@cspeacock61]

Folding bikes...that's all I'm sayin'

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 convenient but not near as comfy.

[@tobydog247]

Back when Presidents were Statesmen instead of the last two clowns.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes. The Office was handled with grace and dignity. It was a moving experience at the end. It's a fantastic library and tribute.

[@islanderson691]

Well dam that's a full tank for you guys

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Oh yeah! 🤙😎