Our New 5th Wheel for Full-Time RVing - Now this is Different!

A Family of three on a Nomadic Journey. Sharing our #rvlife with you!
ℹ️About this video:
🕒Recorded in April of 2022
🕒Released on April 26th, 2022
This video is all about our new 2021 Palomino River Ranch 392MB, which we moved into two months ago. Living full-time in our old Travel Trailer did not prepare us for 5th wheel living.
VIDEO of what we tow this beast with! Our 2022 RAM 3500 Dually:
• The Ultimate Full-Time...
VIDEO of an Easer Egg of us seeing this floor plan for the first time:
• The Reason We Bought a...
VIDEO of Five2Go doing a tour of this model at the Florida RV Show:
• RIVER RANCH FIFTH WHEE...
🎵Music:
Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicso...
Artlist: artlist.io/Dan...
Audiio: audiio.com
▶︎ Our Playlists:
Our Story: • Our Story
Season 1 - The Build: • Season 1 - The Build
Season 2 - 2019 Travel: • Season 2 - 2019 Travel
Season 3 - 2020 Travel: • Help us kick off Seaso...
Season 4 - 2021 Travel: • We canceled all of our...
❤️ Connect with us on Social Media:
👤 Facebook: / homemeetsroad
📸 Instagram: / homemeetsroad
🐦 Twitter: / homemeetsroad
🌎 Website and Blog:
Website: homemeetsroad.com/
Blog: homemeetsroad.c...
📄Home meets Road, All Rights Reserved
This channel is for entertainment purposes only!
We share our experiences and what works for us but we always recommend doing your own research before any decisions!

[@digitalsnot]

20+year full timer here. I’ve lived in 3 motorhomes. no rv is flawless. all need aftermarket ‘engineering’ to solves problems that ‘should’ have been done during manufacturing. the real hope is that you get a couch with good bones and are handy enough to handle the small stuff. this isn’t a negative video. it’s just honest. which is refreshing. there is so much money on the line and the few youtube videos i have found with you talking about your 392MB have been the most informative. to a discerning buyer this stuff is gold. the quality on rvs have been going the wrong direction. videos like this help a certain type of buyer make a more informed decision. my parents just bought a 2022 392MB after a disastrous couple years in a brand new montana that had massive structural issues. youtube needs MORE product videos like this i would LOVE to see more videos of your ingenuity in modifying this 5ver. i’ve seen a walk through of some your mods on someone else’s channel. your logic at solving rv problems is top tier.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Thank you, and I agree with you 100%! We have been off social media for over a year and, at this time, have no plans on returning. Since this video, most of the RV has been remodeled. New kitchen and new bedrooms. The only thing left is the bathroom. Most of the electrical has been completely redone. The entire water system has been redone from scratch. There is not a single original water line in sight. Maybe one day, Five2Go will do another video on this rig, but I don’t foresee myself picking up a camera again unless it’s for family videos. Social media just took the fun out of sharing. Never wanted to be negative, only wanted to be truthful. Cheers! -Dan

[@digitalsnot]

@@HomeMeetsRoad good for you 😎 live life

[@PrevostNewbie]

Great Video Dan. Lots of folks don't have the courage to modify a brand new RV, but I am with you, it has to be functional and to your liking. Following along with your Journey!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Thanks! Yea, I can’t leave anything untouched 😂

[@nicolbush4290]

Love the review of your new rig now that it’s been lived in a bit. All the things you point out are things to think about when RV hunting. There are so many considerations. Always appreciate your candor. Looking forward to seeing the changes and upgrades you make. With a 5yo at home myself I can definitely see why you went larger. The space for Braxton is gonna be great! And rainy days will be so much easier to weather with the extra room. Congrats!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Thank you and yes, the space has come in handy on rainy days.

[@ashleymatney6078]

Love the new RV and hope you guys make tons of happy memories in it! We just bought a new RV, also, and you are exactly right when you said that when walking through them at the dealership, everything looks so great/laid out perfect~ but then once we got in it, we realized so much wasted space and/or odd placements for some things. We’ve changed many things & plan to change a few more! Thanks for sharing a great video!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

So glad to hear we are not the only ones 😂 Congratulations and Happy Travels!

[@elisabethairey3447]

Awesome video. I think adjusting to a new space of any kind takes time. I can't wait to see what changes you guys make to make it your own in the future :)

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Yes! It’s a house, need to turn it into a home.

[@AyMikey559]

Can you make a video and talk about towing the river ranch and your thoughts? Specifically how it handles in whatever weather you have experienced.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

I’m not sure this would make for a great video as I don’t have something to compare it to. It’s my first 5th wheel, and it’s a gooseneck. I never towed a pin box 5th wheel. I can compare how our vintage travel trailer towed with a RAM 1500 vs. the 3500 Dually, and that’s a NIGHT AND DAY difference. All I can say is the dually is a game changer. This 5th wheel tows easily with the dually. Any specific questions you have that I may try and answer? Thanks!

[@vtmkb]

Great video. Love your projects. I am interested in your dimmer switches. Do you have a link to them? Did you record an install for them? Same with the pin box wiring. Did you record it? Links to your parts list? My suggestion for the cabinets next to the microwave is Rev-A-Shelf. They have all size pull out storage and options to add the door front to the pull out so it eliminates the hinges. Keep up the great videos and hope to see you out there soon.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Thank you for the recommendation! Been looking for exactly that!!! Regarding the LED switches. It all comes down to how your RV is wired. It will be in a video in about two weeks. 12V Dimmer Switch, RV Light Dimmer High Side PWM Dimming Switch for Boat Camper Trailer Van Truck Cars, Works with LED Light Fixture, Halogen, Incandescent, Strip Lights www.amazon.com/dp/B09M9TF3SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3FZGNA0C0V9YJK4055JJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

I use this box for the 7-pin. I have one on the truck as well for the rear tailgate lights. Makes it so much easier to wire things in. Limited-time deal: Nilight - 50048R 7 Way Electrical Trailer Junction Box 7 Gang Trailer Wire Connector Junction Box Weatherproof for Rewiring Camper RV Caravans Boat 7 Pole Cable Connection Box,2 Years Warranty www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1WTKSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_H189ZTJT23KN3652S447?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@RHogan82]

Thanks for the walk through! I am picking mine up in 12 hours! (Same 2021 392MB). I was wondering if you could comment on your washer/dryer combo, what brand/model it is, and how well you like it. We also bought a 2022 Ram 3500, but SRW. I am hoping that doesn't bite me in the butt with the pin weight, I am going to have to be a little creative with my loading of it to ensure it doesn't get too heavy up front. That is one of the reasons I am considering a combo washer/dryer. I would like to keep the weight down as much as possible up front, so if I can save 50 pounds there, it is worth it! Did you ever get around to setting up your dual generators for auto turn on/off? I need to get a generator also, would you recommend your setup? Thanks!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Congratulations! Despite my complaints, we love our rig! We have the vented Splendide Combo (I got it at Camping World). It works well, a bit slow compared to what we had in a house, but we had really good machines, so it comes down to what you are comparing it to. The current pin weight is around 3k fully loaded, but most of my heavy gear (like tools) is upfront. I haven’t gotten around to hooking up the auto start on the generators, supposed to tackle some of it next week. Honestly not sure what I’d recommend. If yours is pre-plumbed for onboard gen, then I’d go that route. By the way, look up the Palomino River Ranch group on FB.

[@RHogan82]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Awesome, thanks for the quick response! The 3k pin weight is really promising, we have 3731 lbs of cargo weight on the truck, so I imagine that I could load mine with that in mind and make it work for us. I really didn't want to get a dually, but this thing can still tow 25k lbs which is awesome. I will look into that FB group! Also, your complaints are valid, every rig has flaws, it is nice to know how others feel before purchasing. The dealers and TikTokers out there make sure to show off all the good features!

[@Celticgirl81]

I didn’t see a bay for Jessa’s sand buckets 😉 also your entertainment center looks like a face 🙃 happy to see a new video with a tour! Thanks for sharing!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

😂 the buckets got destroyed in Texas. Will need to find better ones. Maybe that’s my problem with the entertainment center… it keeps starting at me.

[@loftonjules]

We also have a River Ranch 🥰 going full time in two months 🎉

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Good luck!!!

[@AngryIrishMan]

Yay! 💪🔥. Love the new opening!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Ha! Will probably change in a video or two.

[@AngryIrishMan]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Definitely keep the side by side photo at the end of intro. It's a great picture, that has so much to say, to those who have been keeping up.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

It’s a massive difference for sure!

[@AngryIrishMan]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Why do I get the feeling, you are about to do 3x more work on this bad boy, then the last rv?

[@Tealo951]

5 months later, how are you liking it? I’m hoping to jump into a 5th wheel next year. And this one looks sick!

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

We love the storage and the floor plan. It does have your usual RV issues, but for the most part, it’s holding up well. Don’t expect it to be perfect.

[@Tealo951]

I’m so new to this, I’m not sure what to expect in terms of things that will break/need work. That’s got me a little worried. Thanks for the reply!

[@secretkeke8906]

How does it feel for you, going into something so move in ready? I see you stirring up many projects.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

It’s odd. It’s like moving into a furnished apartment. It’s nice and it will do but it’s not home.

[@dizzyperon8532]

I was going to buy the same 5th Wheel. Ended up making friends with the parts manager prior to the purchase and he told me not to. Said they are no good. Said everything keeps falling apart on them and owners keep bringing them back. When I was there one came in with the left rear open. Owner said he was driving and the rear left sidewall separated from the rear cap. I got scared and bought a used 2018 5th wheel. Bought used because I knew most the new rv jitters had already been fixed.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

I think no matter what it’s a gamble and at the end of the day it comes down to what your willing to fix yourself. Good luck with your RV! Hopefully both of us got lucky!

[@AlphabyteMusic]

Very awesome ☀️🕺

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Thanks for all the help!!!

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Great rv you don’t sound that happy with it but congratulations. See you on the road Tavel safe

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

We are happy with it, it just needs some improvements.

[@JasonLawrence-bn6il]

So now the million dollar question. What is the interior height from floor to ceiling???

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

84”

[@JasonLawrence-bn6il]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Oh wow! So at 6’7”, I could still stand up in it. The other million dollar question is do you have to have a CDL to tow that?

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

@@JasonLawrence-bn6ilRV’s are personal vehicles and do not require a CDL. You can even buy a Semi and register it for personal use (you know the stickers in the doors, not for hire) BUT this does depend on your state as each state may have a different weight limit.

[@JasonLawrence-bn6il]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Thanks for the info, because as you probably guessed, I’m seriously considering the full time RV lifestyle within the next year or so.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

@@JasonLawrence-bn6il You are welcome and good luck! If you have any more questions, let me know! If you have Discord, I recommend to join @Five2Go Discord as they are one of the biggest full-time RV communities.

[@Celticgirl81]

15:57 maybe you can change the hinges so the doors lift up🤔

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Took the controller off the wall and I think there is enough wire to relocate it.

[@Celticgirl81]

I was thinking the doors next to the microwave, make them go up vs sideways

[@IamSnowbird]

It seems like you re not happy with the new RV. Hope you are not too disappointed.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Please watch this video for an apology and explanation: The Problem with Any RV - Parts and Manufacturers Not Thinking kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabWpIh8qs2DgJo

[@IamSnowbird]

@@HomeMeetsRoad Thanks. I watched and have a better understanding.

[@meseahunt]

WOW soooooo many negatives and things to re-do?? WHY did y'all even choose this unit, was it the only one on the dealer lot?? now u/s this, I completely u/s where you are coming from with having to fix and re-do things as I am the same, but it seems you have endless projects ahead, again why?? I like the level floor idea and looked at this manf but they do not offer a bath n 1/2 so I moved on, but I do agree some of the placements of things make NO SENSE!! you are crafty and have good ideas on small gadgets thanks for the ideas 🤠

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Just recorded a short video to hopefully explain… hope to have it uploaded by tomorrow.

[@marlysseverson816]

Buyer regret? I don't think I heard what you do like about it. I would hate all the steps. And I don't like the gated area.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

We like it, it just needs some improvements. All RV’s have issues.

[@matthew2000tx]

sorry you hate the new rig.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

I guess I did something wrong in this video. I just wanted to show that no matter what, there are always issues. Contrary to most comments here, we LOVE the new rig. It just needs to be turned into a home. That’s all.

[@matthew2000tx]

@@HomeMeetsRoad so I re-watched a 2nd time and Made a T-Chart. On the outside you had 20 negative comments about it and only 3 positive comments. On the inside you had 7 positive comments about things and 22 negative things to say. I like your content but perhaps in this video you are being to critical. As a viewer I didn't think your tool area for example was a mess. I didn't think some of the things you pointed out on the RV to be a "disaster" were worth noting. Not trying to harsh your vibe man but your negative comments just over shadowed the positives. Maybe doing a split video in to "The things we love about our new RV" and then a video "The things we hate about it" would have been a better choice. Anyways good luck with that RV.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

@@matthew2000tx thanks for the feedback! I guess I'm more of a negative person than I realized. Maybe it's my German sarcasm. I will need to work on that.

[@matthew2000tx]

@@HomeMeetsRoad I think maybe you were more self conscious about things and a bit OCD about others

[@SasquatchFab]

So is there anything you actually like about this rig? Lol

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Love the rig. Just wish they would think things through a bit. We knew it wouldn’t matter which rig we bought, it would require changes.

[@lloyd67lp]

It sounds like you bought the wrong rv.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

Nope. Just needs some improvements.

[@cordellpurvis3729]

Sooo many negative comments about this rv geez 😳 😑

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

I apparently was more negative than what I thought.

[@brucebjornson4591]

Sorry to say but I would’ve never bought that fifth wheel that had that many bad things to it sorry to say that

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

They all do! You have to choose your battles.

[@tamarafaurot]

Sorry to say that? Then why did you?

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

@@tamarafaurot We love this RV. Apparently, my honesty came across as a disappointment. We knew that we would have issues, no matter which RV we bought but these are all minor things that are easily fixed.

[@tankscrittersandurbanhomes5579]

Why did you buy the rig if it's so bad. I mean for real. This video was simply a gripe fest.

[@HomeMeetsRoad]

My apologies! I did not think. We love the rig, I’m just scratching my head at some of their decisions. I guess I didn’t explain myself right.