Picking Up Our Next RV // Shakedown Camping Trip to Dollywood

We see for the first time and pick up the RV that we're going to live in for an epic road trip. From the dealership, we take it right away on a shakedown trip to Dollywood. Here's how it goes.
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[@Learning.Naturally]

As a California Boy who has driven the coast multiple times, you are in for an awesome trip. We are doing the West Coast again this summer, but not the California Coast in our 40' Class A toyhauler. If driving through Yosemite with the Minnie Winnie you still aren't going to make friends driving on the road, but with your jeep, it will be a groovy happening experience. I hope you can stay in the Yosemite Valley overnight. It gets so much quieter, maybe even have some bears come through camp. Hug a few trees in the redwood forest, we'll be doing that ourselves in a few weeks after the Fulltime Families Rally, a week up at Tahoe, and a week in the SF Bay.

[@janowens4406]

He's such a good little salesman, pointing out the storage, so cute!!

[@barbaracarlson7402]

I think you are so smart to be using a smaller RV for the areas you will be visiting. Let the adventure begin! Loved JJ’s comment of “that’s a lot of storage” Henley’s response of “love it” when she saw the rv for the first time. So cute!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@loriscott1568]

Don't forget to go into Oregon too, It's beautiful. Small space is a great idea, this trip is about being outside. You got this!

[@nikiakbik5896]

Yes Oregon is amazing and if you cant get Reservations here in CA maybe Oregon. Took kids there and loved it sooo much.

[@mrsoctobertales]

Hope you guys enjoy your trip! We did a 9 week, 11 state trip in 2019 in our 32ft class C towing a Jeep. With 3 boys & a dog. Crazy fun & so many memories!

[@reginaf1706]

Northern California and Southern Oregon are amazing, you will love the ocean and the redwoods. You are smart going with a smaller rig for this trip especially on Hwy 1 and 101 in the redwoods. Have fun! I will look for you on the road!

[@johntraphagan9182]

Stop by Fern Canyon in the Redwoods of NorCal. It is where Jurassic Park 2 was filmed. Beautiful and a great little hike. It is inside of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

[@theresaboothby8693]

A Minnie Winnie!! That's exactly what I have (of course, much much older). We love it! Can't wait to see the rest of this series. Thanks for taking us along for the ride and safe travels.

[@CarrieMtn]

I bet you’ll do well- you packed light for Hawaii. You can do it. Less junk more journey. ❤️

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you!

[@edwardmoore9666]

The kids are growing so fast! Beautiful family. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@hbuzzell]

Y’all got this! Y’all flew to Hawaii with only carry ons and so this allows for a lot more stuff to take! Can’t wait to see the trip!

[@lifebyhope8624]

Okay, this will be a cool trip! Love JJ saying, thats a Class C! We love watching JJ grow up! I can't believe how much he has grown and boy, he can really talk well!

[@violingirl1349]

Awesome!!! This looks super fun! I just had to say, I’m from Alberta, Canada, and I was just in Pigeon Forge a week ago for the “Teach Them Diligently” homeschool convention. It truly is a beautiful part of the country! Very cool! And now I’m going to watch the next episode of your Minnie Winnie adventure! Thanks so much for making and posting these videos of your adventures! 😁

[@lethiapage4767]

Adding... this might be a size of rv you want to keep on hand for exactly the reasons you are getting it now. The larger one is great for full time living but the smaller one you can swing back through TN every few months and swap out for the other one. Maybe get on a big then small rotation.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Mom, dad and 5 kids in a 9' camper? One was only a few months old. She slept under the dining table that turned into a bed. Yup. That's how we grew up. Dad worked for Weyerhaeuser. He'd find a little blue circle somewhere on the map in the middle of nowhere in the Cascade Mountains. Not even a port-a-pottie. Some of my best memories. Looking forward to seeing the adventures unfold. Happy Trails, much love and prayers to you and yours from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle. ⚘🙏❤🙏⚘

[@richardmoore2590]

Wow, this is such an exciting journey. So glad and thankful to be going along.

[@lakelili]

What fun! Looking forward to following the adventure!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Fantastic. Look forward to the adventure with you. Blessings

[@esthermcgough3995]

that your pumped im happy. cant wait to see the adventures.

[@andreamackay867]

So exciting!! Travel safe and have a blast can’t wait to follow along!

[@rvlifeofriley]

What an adventure!!! We can't wait to follow along!!! Have fun! We're just two in a 17MKE, but watching how you manage with all 4 of you will be interesting!

[@TB-xx4gc]

Congrats, and God be with you. I'm definitely looking forward to the journey!

[@megandehaan779]

So excited for you guys. My husband and I did a 6 month cross country trip in a class C with our little girl and it was the perfect size. Can't wait to see more of Cali with you all!

[@mistysmeanderings6428]

I'm so excited for y'all.

[@lindabozick2523]

California Welcomes LJMJ...Safe Travels...Many Blessings On The Journey...Amen

[@kimmeehan5410]

Can’t wait! Have fun!!

[@gosman949]

This is the kind of RV that people can easily rent or buy for their first time. Since we fit in that category, I will be interested in your journey. Please let us know how it compares with all of your other RVs.

[@karenwilson7295]

Oh you’re going to love it. We have a 2019, 25 foot Thor Synergy. We literally just got home on Thursday. We live in Vancouver, BC and we drove all the way down the coast from Vancouver BC to Washington, Oregon, and California and were away a month. Granted there’s just two of us but let’s face it, you’re outside most of the time. You will most definitely appreciate the smaller RV on the curvy roads and tight National parks. Soooo much to see, Welcome to the West Coast!!!!

[@juliannwatson9232]

That’s Awesome! Love how adventurous you all are ❤️

[@sky02148]

I am so looking forward to season 25 with the class c, JJ is so cute when he says there so much storage, you gotta love him, sleep or no sleep he is the cutest. Thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy

[@kathleenbonilla6588]

I’m excited for you. You all are coming to the areas that we camp along the coast. You will love it. I’ll keep looking for you on the highway. Safe travels.

[@micheletedesco9524]

As always loved hearing about your new adventures in the Class C. Wishing you safe travels and fantastic fun in California, my celebrities! Take care 😘

[@amynelson9362]

Looks like a great rig for driving the coast! The kids will get used to sleeping together in a new bed in no time! We have 4 kids and always say "the third night's the charm" when it comes to sleeping in a new place.

[@daveroe8612]

Awesome. you will love the Mini Winnie, fully self-contained and easy to manuver.

[@johnbeach6729]

glad to be watching your adventure over the West coast. will be exciting. good luck in packing the RV

[@psujeepjohn]

So excited for you!! I've done the PCH and it is the most beautiful drive I've ever taken. Make sure you're stopped and settled each day before sunset so you can enjoy it over the Pacific every day,

[@pandorawillow2506]

How exciting!

[@wandering27]

That is So exciting! I look forward to seeing the adventures you can take in this small RV. And to see where you go in the West.

[@susanmccoy1992]

Looking forward to following you along on this new adventure! CA has some beautiful places to visit♥️

[@cristabelle98]

Super smart to go smaller and more nimble while exploring the west coast! We’re weekenders with two boys, and I love the versatility our little 26’ TT provides. I’m excited to see how things go for you guys!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So are we 😀

[@aswinos6077]

Great idea! Looking forward to following along!

[@MattGrossChannel]

We're so excited to welcome you to our state. California promises to offer the perfect weather while you're here.

[@samwalker3441]

YES! Going small. Looking forward to seeing your adventures in one of my favorite sizes of RV.

[@dianebaker5243]

Love your new RV.thanks for sharing. 👍🥰

[@lostsoul660]

Soso cool what you guys are doing. Can't wait to watch the next video best of luck.

[@ronaldstephens1792]

Sequoias and the Red woods are literally breathtaking! You're going to love it! Pictures do it no justice!

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

Love dollys bread😍😍y’all are soooo lucky to be hitting the road…prayers for safety ,loads of fun and pre precious memories

[@TheJurgys]

So awesome to see guys! We did the whole coast in a SEDAN car camping 😂😂 (before kids) and then what's when we decided we needed an RV. You're doing it right! Stoked for your trip! If you need a pit stop along your way...

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome! Thank you.

[@joanmcerlean7158]

As a Californian, I totally endorse your desire to tour Ca. Enjoy. Can’t wait to follow you in the Winniemobile.

[@paula.jackson5463]

This is Exciting!

[@moxymaxx5350]

So happy to have found you kids. Great site!! We’re rv’ers and once you catch the fever they’re no turning back.Have fun!!

[@lccrel3449]

Second child- wild, unruly at times but they keep you going by being the sweetest!

[@dianasellars6114]

We have faith in you guys, Have Fun!

[@LeslinAdventures]

Can’t wait for the new adventures

[@Judie1960]

Excited for you all. Good luck!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you!!

[@lorih4392]

Very exciting. Can't wait.

[@angiedaoust]

I see the Jeep becoming a great storage space!!🤩

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😀😂

[@kimjhpl1524]

How exciting! Looking forward to your California trip!

[@starlaross8151]

This looks like an amazing time!

[@rozsmith6850]

I wish you the best! Twenty-four feet, no slides and 4 people-whew! Y'all are brave!

[@jessj7208]

What a cool plan for a road trip, exciting

[@maryannchandler2019]

This is what we will use if we road trip again too! So fun!

[@donnaharris4459]

Its all very exciting can't wait to follow your journey. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@thedixoncrew8221]

Can wait to see how y'all pack up.

[@beachcat3258]

Yay I knew it, Can’t wait to see your adventures in California.

[@ocny4468]

There is no question as to whether or not that RV should be level---you have a propane fridge and it has to be level to run properly and safely.

[@nwjeepgirl]

I just sold my 2018 Winnie, had a wonderful time traveling in “Moose”. The things I didn’t like and will never have again and the reason I sold it was the corner bed, no pantry, plastic and tight toilet area. I used all the cabinets over the table for Pantry which was ok, but not ideal. There is more storage under the booth seats if you need, but you have to lift the cushions. The good part, never had any mechanical issues, it was very reliable. I’m excited to see your adventure, safe travels. 😉 Have fun!!

[@BrazenBrits]

You guys rock! Can’t wait to watch the next 2 months adventures! Genius!

[@asadventures_moriicoddiwomple]

It's going to be exciting!

[@fredericklacasse]

I had the same for 2 months road trip it was perfect. Family of 4, two boys 12 and 14 at the time. Really enjoyed

[@dougd9944]

You guys are going to have such a blast!!! Make sure you plan a week on the Beach at Old Rincon...Looking forward to your adventures...

[@sheilacaine3962]

I love it. This is going to be awesome.

[@patriciacoxson3180]

Hello there guys love all your videos we really enjoyed seeing them . Love your New RV its going to be fun on your vacation 😀 thanks for bringing us along with you everywhere you go love seeing new places. Your kids are getting big they are so sweet. Have fun Stay safe out there on the roads God bless Take care

[@JoyBean]

This looks like a fun trip planned. Hope it is all that you want it to be. Best of luck to you..

[@heatherjolly8389]

What a great adventure you guys!

[@saylorpartyof5]

Can’t wait to see your trip! We’re a family of 5 with a pop up camper and we’re talking about a similar road trip in a similar rig in a couple of years. Looking forward to learning from y’all!

[@misspersnickety3674]

Sounds fun! You'll never forget the redwoods!

[@baskervillebee6097]

How Fun! 😃

[@LisaMarli]

How exciting! I love my state California. It is lovely. And you are coming before the worst of tourist season. I look forward to what you enjoy here. New travel ideas or even older ones through someone else's eyes. Have a great trip.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Can't wait!

[@tomd.benjamin762]

The west coast is incredible, this will be a great trip!! 👍

[@scottsitler3023]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. We (just my wife and I) in a 144 inch wheelbase class B. Small is good! Enjoy.

[@debmarie55]

We bought a 2022 30ft Class C with no slides for the same purpose: to be able to get in and out of national parks. Yay! I can't wait to see your adventures out west!

[@melissalee9171]

Yay! New adventure. JJ is hilarious. Look at all that storage 😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha! He was so cute! He may have heard us say that a few times in his few years!

[@VanisleNSX]

Nathan is going to love the simplicity of this setup !

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

He is so excited! No slide and versatility 😍

[@pathenley4273]

You two are so brave and CRAZY. I love your next adventure. One advice don’t take all u think u need. You will survive with less. Enjoy your journey. I can’t wait to ride along. 👍🥰

[@c.alcazar2584]

im so happy for you guys that are willing to change size of the RV to do the trip that you always dream lots of luck enjoy and stay safe, can wait for the next video, you can do anything you can out your minds to it, the kids will love it....

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!!

[@bobfarrell6510]

WOW. This is going to be interesting...

[@Wanderlocal]

Y’all are gonna have so much fun!!! We can’t wait to follow y’all’s California coast adventure. We did this last Spring/Summer and it was amazing!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Can't wait! We are excited.

[@jimandellenmeadows6244]

This looks like it's going to be a super cool season.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We certainly hope so.

[@alicial6072]

Great idea

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! 😊

[@brucewallace3860]

Stunning change! Awesome! Won’t the folks at LayZDays be surprised when you return that with a new interior paint job! What color have you picked out Marissa? 🤣🤣🤣

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha! They should have read the fine print 😂. It would look good in white 😍

[@brianlow2402]

Congrats! You will have another great adventure with the Class C & Jeep toad. We had the same set up for 8 years. Very fun! Please pay attention to wind speeds, direction and gusts. You will likely feel it more with this rig than your 5th wheel. Thanks for taking this unique step. We can’t wait to see your upcoming videos.

[@jacquetaylor2714]

What can I say... have a blast!

[@mitchmccoy9648]

Everything you did in this video is our favorite weekend trip. RiversEdge RV Park and Dollywood. Fun!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So much fun! Love that area.

[@susanr3794]

Safe travels... see ya out here in CA

[@sherriweber7105]

This is nice a Minnie Winnie. I love those. They are small but cute. I think it’s great you are are doing your road trip this way renting an Rv. I love how you are double checking before you leave fir your trip that everything works out for the trip in the rented Rv. I would do that to. I’m can’t wait to see your journey down the road with this Rv. It’s going to ce exciting. I’m following your journey. See you on down the road. Travel safe. Have a great day and week and see you soon!

[@janicevoss864]

👏👏👏 Good luck with the C Class RV!! I’m sure y’all will make the best of it & make these 2 month’s wonderful. All aboard. 😊💕🇺🇸

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!!

[@susanamberg3960]

We loved our 26' 1996 Shasta Travelmaster, we towed a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Just two of us, but hubby took it hunting in Wyoming with 3 buddies and there was plenty of room. This is gonna be a fun trip. ❤

[@conniemckenzie7801]

Good luck!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks!

[@tiffanikeyes4269]

So excited about your trip! We’d love to head to the west coast next year. I look forward to following y’all.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@norcaldave9904]

I was always wondering when you would come to Northern cali. Congrats you two. Fun ahead and great places to stay and see.