PICKED HER UP...SHAKEDOWN/ECLIPSE/SNAP PADS

[@BrazenBrits]

Glad the shakedown trip went well overall. And great first upgrades 👍

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

So far we are liking the nimbleness of this rig. Time will tell on the small space. Haha.

[@Jennanyree]

Glad ya'll got to see the eclipse with your grandkids! We were at Medina Lake, and it was cloudy for us, but we did have the "moonlighting". Pam, that mirror just won't do🫤🐾

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Haha. Not sure what they were thinking on the mirror. We were fortunate on the eclipse and yes we heard that central Texas did not clear up for the eclipse. It was so awesome experiencing the eclipse with our grandchildren.

[@katrinabellofatto1246]

Tucker says he feels Meka's pain. LOL Have a great Memorial Day weekend. 😃

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Big dogs in small spaces. Hmm sounds like a good content subject. Our dogs are troopers for sure dealing with these new small spaces. Have a great weekend and keep the pics coming from the journey.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Glad you had a great first outing! We can't wait to see the adventures you have with this trailer 😁

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Its definitely going to be interesting. being in something of that size...but we are excited about the challenge!!

[@NoSticksNoBricks]

It has rained our last few travels! I think it's time of the year. We are are so jealous we were able to see the eclipse. Enjoy the new rig.--Jen

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks. That was quite a rain/hail storm. We really lucked out on the weather. It was cloudy in the morning but cleared in time. Many people that came to Texas to view it south (Austin/San Antonio) we not as fortunate since the clouds did not clear in time.

[@robmcneill2967]

Family fun is always fantastic, hanging with the grand kids for the eclipse must have been great. It appears you folks are pretty happy with your choice & it looks like nothing major went wrong on your shake down trip, well except the hail. Safe travels & enjoy 😊😊

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

They had a blast! It will be interesting traveling in one this small...but it will just force us to be out more. The hail was kind of freaky in the small one for sure!

[@RVAmerica]

It's always fun to hang out with the grandkids. I can't wait to see how you like the new rig. Leaving the handle our is definitely something we would have done. 😅 Lynn and Danny

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

What a great experience with them for sure. It will be an experience with the new "little one" Certainly easier to travel in...getting into places.....will just force us to be outside more. First time on the handle for us. Haha

[@LoCleTXRV]

New RV new check lists. We love going to Bastrop State park, just a short drive from home.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

For sure. And they fact that this is a travel trailer vs fifth wheel very different hooking up. Bastrop looked awesome but we spent just 2 nights there so did not see all of it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@N2it4Now]

Nice job guys. We'll be watching to hear your opinions on the smaller rig. Rock on RoadSmiths!!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks. It will be interesting. If we were trading the 310 in for another full time rig but smaller it would not likely be this small. 😄

[@airstreamer]

Great that you got to be in "totality" and share it with your family! Yes, we always put the trash on the front of the truck, for the same reasons. LOL! Congratulations on picking up your new Lance. Oops, the mirrors do seem a little high. Check lists help with remembering, but all new camper makes it easy to miss things. Nice snap pads. -Michelle

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

We did get lucky for the clouds to clear at the right time and the grandkids were so excited. I will need to get Pam some blocks to stand on to see in that mirror. Haha. We drove with the handle out for about 15 miles I guess and not sure how I did not see it on the side view mirror. We do love Snap Pads.

[@airstreamer]

@@TheRoadSMITHS It does seem to be a funny height to put a mirror!

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Not the best weather for the shakedown trip at all! But glad it wasn't worse & can start to figure everything out! We love our snippets!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Kinda scary that night...just north of us in a town called Page...they go baseball sized hail.

[@johnoboyle635]

I love Saturday morning with The RoadSMITHS, any chance of me being an adopted grandchild? I promise to wash my hands and face, keep my room clean and do well in skool…wait, never mind 😂. Thanks you guys, J&C☘️

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Haha. Thanks that’s too kind. But the question is will you eat what’s on your plate and not stay up too late.

[@robertdoyen5434]

Fun video on your experience with your new home/camper. I tried to get snap pads for my camper and they didn’t seem to have them for me 😞. Happy travels and thanks for sharing your journey with us 😊

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks.....how long ago did you check in the snap pads...they do have quite a few sizes now.

[@robertdoyen5434]

The day I saw your video 😊

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@robertdoyen5434 hmmm...wow..you must have some unique jacks

[@sherriweber7105]

Congratulations on you new rig nice seeing your family. Glad you were able to see the eclipse. We saw it here in Vegas too! How is it going in your new Rv? How was it at the park you were in? Great video! Hope you a great Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Have a great weekend and week!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks. It was so exciting to experience the eclipse with our 2 grandchildren and middle daughter. The little rv will be interesting. Thanks.

[@parkcitymacs]

Awe Meka! Love those Aussies! It took ours a couple trips for her to adjust to the aluminum steps. Enjoy the Lance. We have heavily modified ours so we can do off grid for 10 days. In fact, when we have paid for RV spots, we have never used hookups. 2075 was our first choice but we landed a new 1685 from a dealer closure. BTW, I think our next purchase we could make a 1500 mile drive to buy from princess craft!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Those steps are trickier than even our fifth wheel because of the lip...even though its lower. The 1685 is a nice rig...we visited with some folks while in Taos that had your model...having the slide definitely makes it feel roomy. We have 3 slides on our Alliance 5th wheel but was concerned about taking a rig to Alaska with a slide. We do like the distinct bedroom in the 2075 but the kitchen choke point is tight for sure. Princess Craft was great to deal with for sure.

[@parkcitymacs]

@@TheRoadSMITHS Well Lippert slides are a great thing to avoid as with most Lippert made things. So smart move getting something that does not have them in the first place. The 2075 is one of the nicest travel trailers made. Like a luxury apartment. I have rebuilt our Lippert Slide myself and CNC’d more accurate gear track extrusions, but the motor and H-columns are not strong even for dirt roads. However, I finally installed a VROOM slide and it is pretty stout. We drag our Lance over pretty rough terrain. I wish Lance would make a non slide version of the 1685 but in a 7.5 or 7 wide, and use the truck camper dinette. It is funny regarding your comments about smaller trailer. We just bought a Tab 320 as a second RV so we can get in places the 1685 can’t go. Being in Utah we have the privilege to shop 95 percent of all the overlander trailers, including BruderX, but they are so heavy and expensive, we figured we could modify a TAB for a fraction of the cost.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Wow on the vroom slides. I know they are super expensive but have heard some many great things about them. That’s awesome on the Tab I know they are made well and have a great following.

[@daydreamer0923]

Congratulations on the new trailer & thank you for the video. 👋😊

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@drivingmsali]

Another great video! We are going to take our Dutch Star up to Alaska in a couple years, can’t wait!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Wow. That’s brave but will certainly be more comfortable than this little Lance. We are looking forward to going just don’t know when now.

[@steve337]

Perfect weather! Leak check time!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

That’s one way to test for leaks. Would have preferred a hose instead. Haha. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@adriannurse1502]

Congratulations on your new trailer. I bet the grandkids really enjoyed the eclipse. Where are you off to next?

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks. Yes...they loved it and it was great to experience that with them. We head out to New Mexico, several places in Colorado, Wyoming and who knows. With a rig this small we can be more spontaneous. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@adriannurse1502]

@@TheRoadSMITHS I can't wait to see your future videos. 🙂

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@adriannurse1502 thank you!

[@oneHL61]

Another good product review. Thanks

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks. We love our snap pads. So simple and effective.

[@justramblinaround]

Looks like the eclipse went well and it was so fun seeing the grandkids. Wow that was a lot of rain and u already know but we love the lance!! I knew Mika was a sweetheart but she looked so shy with rhe new rig. Now a second set of snap pads too. Yiu guys are the coolest!! Can't wait to see the Lance in person!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Yes we were fortunate that the coins cleared and what a great experience sharing it with the grandkids. Meka just rolls with the changes. This little tv will be “interesting” for sure. Thanks guys but you are the coolest too. Haha.

[@kevinandange]

Hey there. Saw you guys on Justramblinaround and thought id come and check out your channel. Love the icecream van. Wow. You guys really got the experience of the eclipse. Must have been fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Doggy is gorgeous. Love the new home. Something we haven't tried yet but we're thinking of renting one to try it out. Thanks for sharing with us. Greetings from far away in Sydney Australia...Kevin and Ange from How we see the world 🌎 😀

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Welcome! We just love Ron and Jodi!! Thank you so much for checking us out, and we hope you’ll subscribe and continue to join our adventures! The eclipse was quite incredible! We are loving the smaller rig (although the pup is struggling a bit more to find her space not under our feet! 😅 It’s so fun to connect with people from a place that’s absolutely on our bucket list!! Take care and we will check out your channel as well!

[@campinwiththeconfers]

The eclipse was awesome. Yes we also put our trash on the hood for the same reason. The water miser is pretty neat. It looked like Meeka approves of the new rig. Newbie mistake with the handle! We’ve all been there! Do you use the Leggo blocks with the Snap Pads? Safe travels! - Mike and Shelley

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

We have left the campground with the trash on the rear deck once ...or more maybe. Haha. Did not make it very far though before we saw it. No on the lego blocks once the snap pads are on. We do still use wood blocks on the front jacks under the pads just to give us extra height. Thanks

[@RVenturesToday520]

Pam, you have the issue I do with mirrors in the rv!😂😂So how do you guys like the small rig? asking bc you have a bigger one. Small gets some use to but they fit everywhere. Best of luck and hope to you both on the road! oh! btw... we love our snap pads. That was one of the first things we got last June when we got our rv.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Haha it’s our “vertically challenged” problem, right! 😂 So far, it’s been great! It’s taking some time for us to find a place for everything, but now that we have it’s all good! Thanks so much, and we really hope our roads cross this year and we can connect!! Yes, some say they’re not necessary and they’re probably not, but for us they are! 🤩 Safe travels, guys!!!