Raising the Roof in Arizona - Boondocking Quartzite

[@bustershaw9230]

Ahhhhhh The days of the ole aliner. Older video but I liked it. Thanx Slim

[@user-nv3kv2ir8s]

Thank you for the pictures and the views

[@marjoemccarthy137]

Love your ideas and videos. Watched all before purchasing our Ranger 12. You must be an engineer? Perhaps say 'when' you are visiting these places, month would help. Water heating in AZ is easily done with the black bag shower! Use your pool noodle idea, good one. Also added a solar panel, beware of dog sign. Got rid of extra board and cushion from 'sofa'. The table needs replacing for sure, need other ideas for that one. Am a subscriber. And your filming is top notch. Thank you.

[@lanahallock1118]

Beautiful and informative video. Thank you.

[@sylviajones3249]

Excellent video. Very educational. Thank you!

[@vonrollveeg]

Yours is the only KZbin channel where I actually go back and re-watch your videos (some three times). Do you by any chance have experience in videography, or is it simply natural talent? I wish there were more channels like yours - ones with more meat on the bone than fat.

[@annadrake2123]

Tribbles from hell. Boom! Fantastic.

[@lightning4871]

Another great video!

[@daveoverton4319]

It's great that you can actually pronounce the names of things correctly. Like "cholla."

[@LoveMtDulcimerMusic]

I like the music on all of your videos. And you said you couldn't play the mandolin. I have a feeling that you know what to do to flip the strings. Great videos. Keep making the music too.

[@leethebee1560]

You missed the RTR... last couple weeks...

[@bobmartens1089]

Quartzsite it a great place to do some rv repairs and service if needed as there is a good supply of parts and service nearby

[@mlucero6021]

I truly enjoy watching your nature videos. What is the average time you take for the trips?

[@SlimPotatohead]

I currently travel 8 months of the year. Thanks! SP

[@andruwilmoth4453]

This made my day "Tribbles from hell" you are an awesome person! Hope all is well!

[@posteroonie]

Have you considered putting your water jug into a styrofoam cooler with the lid on while the water is heating? I'd imagine on a cool day you'd loose a lot of heat through the top and sides of the jug over the course of 2-3 hours.

[@arizonatimelesstourist846]

Just found your channel. Look forward to checking out more of you videos.

[@UncleBuckle50]

Interesting, informative & poetic....you've found your calling Slim

[@ames4657]

Loved this! It's been my dream for years to purchase an a-frame camper and travel. You do a wonderful job of video-logging.

[@BrokerBarbara119]

Amy Spencer - I'm with you Amy!

[@KD2GIY]

Nice vid. I just got my 2017 Aliner and hope to have fun like you are. keep the vids coming.

[@Oklahomagirl49]

I love the way you describe the trucking industry. Thank you for this video. New follower.

[@Jean-qn4fy]

They have little barbs, which make them stick into your skin like Velcro.

[@barbarakinard2769]

Not all of us get luxuries like you ..we work .bringing you food cloths meds ..etc..have fun

[@hansostlund4626]

This one is 7 years old but still as good as your latest, love you mr canadian, you are one of a kind….😂 A real entertainer

[@alansarmiento8014]

Almost all of ur boondocking is so sweet and calm with peace of mind!! Take care mah man!! I like ur style infairness!!😊😊😊 peace bro..!!

[@albertbuchheit425]

If your water container was black it would help heat the water faster in the sun. You may also want to try using a mirror set up to increase the suns effect.

[@FloridaHomesteading]

Cant wait to get out there!! We had the same issue in Florida..alot didnt come this year.2018-2019. Wow, u really are poetic..love the way u talk!!

[@zenzen9131]

Excellent video :) I also didn't realise that Canadians pronounce the word "semi" as "sem-ee" like us Brits :)

[@dakotabillyone]

Are you concerned about rattlesnakes when you take you hikes among the rocks?

[@hamiltoneast]

Short and sweet. Quartzite isn't Idaho for you, I guess.

[@ringomayhem]

Looks like your having a good time. I'm planning on taking my teardrop on a trip next month. I can't wait to get out on the road! Safe travels!

[@bodarville7860]

I've captained one of those asphalt ships through there many times. The run on I 10 from about Indio California to El Paso Texas was one of my favorite drives.

[@campingsequoia4455]

Can you please tell me what the name and model of the immersion solar water heater? Thanks for the great videos and information.

[@SlimPotatohead]

This is an old video. Unfortunately the 65W immersion element is no longer available. Sorry! SP

[@campingsequoia4455]

@@SlimPotatohead Okay Thank You. I just got some solar panels and I was looking for something exactly like that - do you know if there is another company that makes these or DIY info with what heater element to start with? Anyway - thanks for the videos - I really enjoy your content!

[@iambiglucas]

I was in Quartzite last year for a night for car parts. Stayed in a Motel 6 that was maybe 400 yards away from the freeway. Had a nice meal at the Love's truckstop nearby and got a 6 pack of beer for the night. Was nice having the window cracked as the I-10 provided a subtle white noise. Motel had Zenith TV's from the early 2000's hahaha.

[@SteveCChapman]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I like camping, adventures, and I like gadget solutions. I also get your pun references to Raising Arizona movie, Star Trek trouble with tribbles, and so forth. We must be the same age. Haha

[@r8edrv4fun65]

I'd like to be there next time you go, I'll bring your favorite beer :-)

[@stanw909]

KofA ( King of Arizona ) Wildlife Refuge. Enjoying your videos .You are also a KofA ( King of A-liners ) .

[@bigredtruck42]

I wonder if you realize you were about 30 minutes from the WWII Japanese Internment camp, a spooky surreal kinda place

[@nancywolfe1983]

I just subbed you. You do a very good job of editing for my 2 cents worth. They are just about the right length also. Thanks a lot.

[@benf3607]

Another great SP video, this has inspired me to take my KIP Vision away this weekend ! I really like SP's videos !

[@allenheaps2084]

Really loved your "Zen moment" so cool to see the truckers on their way east and west at night. Slim my man you make great videos! Thank you!!

[@janebray9392]

😍❤3 Valley Gap tshirt❤you have tons of tshirts!!!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Nice job, enjoyed. Great aliner 👍

[@RickMartinYouTube]

well done - entertaining and informative especially 6:45

[@aprilmoon1509]

Quartzite Arizona - at the RTR

[@bobrbrt]

Yes I did enjoy, thanks and be safe.

[@Glenfilthie1]

New subscriber here, Slim - I really enjoyed your winter camping vids. I'm up in Edmonton AB and it is good to see somebody else enjoying the winter too.

[@comicmikesilverageadams8360]

What month do they take the tents down?

[@kawaikui]

I'm happy to see you're back and adding travel videos to your channel as well. Thanks for sharing that amazing sunset. Happy and safe travels to you . . .

[@paulskystoneadventures]

👍👍🌟🌟👍👍

[@ramblinman9451]

Cool video, keep em coming! PEACE OUT !!!

[@GoVerdigo]

wow that bird around 2 min was amazing!

[@GoVerdigo]

phosphorescent caterpillars!! Soo cute.

[@pagewhite61]

Ouch!!! I have a lot of cacti as houseplants and I’ve gotten well and truly pin cushioned before, unable to remove the tiny spines, but nothing like that thumb of yours, yikes. Phosphorescent caterpillars, nice.

[@BrokerBarbara119]

I wish I could've made the Rubber Tramp Rendevous in Quartzsite which ended just as you arrived.

[@rboydsmith1]

The RTR ran from Jan. 11 to 28, 2018. Have you met Bob Wells? I think you two would find lots in common.

[@CGAZ66]

Teddy Bear Cholla,but the locals call them ( The Jumping Cactus)for good reason that you found out.

[@victormashatt6358]

We’ve called them jumping cactus.

[@theresadupuis8475]

So that is where you Found a great Mandolin 💗💗

[@vivienne6004]

Whoo hoo, we will be in Kofa in a week! 2018 that is!

[@cheekibreeki7143]

ugh, jumping cactus.

[@jamesalfiero7289]

slim you are doing it the way camping is fun. I used to have 24 wilderness big 6000 lbs. put in lot 3000 year . decided to sell.trying to find small camper to go any place light weight pull 4 cyl suv

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi James, Thanks! 4 cylinder is a little low, perhaps a small T@B. A little more horsepower (I use a 6) gives you more towing power especially up hills. Wish you the best on finding the right combo that works for your needs. Slim

[@rccomo1144]

👍

[@carolthecrazycamper3442]

How many mandolins have you bought

[@SlimPotatohead]

Only two. Gave one to a friend and am still learning to play the other!

[@Mity_Moose]

I predict you will have 10,000 subs a year from now.

[@bruceh3786]

Here the first part of August, 2018, the Subscribed box is showing 10K. Congratulations!

[@herbclark2476]

And here in October 12M!

[@whiterabbit2786]

December 2018, 28k

[@abdullah5ahmad]

February 2019, 40k sub!

[@regular-joe]

May 2020: 99.7k!!!!!!!

[@mitzieketner7627]

what vehicle do you recommend for pulling Aliner?

[@SlimPotatohead]

I use a jeep but any six cylinder with 4wd should be fine. Thanks

[@mitzieketner7627]

Thanks...I have nice camper I pull with Harley Davidson F150 but I like your style better and considering a change. Thanks!

[@nynut518]

can you tent camp here or car camp ?

[@SlimPotatohead]

Absolutely! The host usually asks for a license plate number, but lots of hikers also camp in the foothills unregistered.

[@herbclark2476]

Tell me again what year model is your Aliner and model?

[@SlimPotatohead]

Its an oldie. 2004

[@pburgess888]

Hi Slim love your video's Have a question. I see you have a 2004 Aliner, but how big is it? Just wondering looks very roomy! Thanks' for sharing all your info, it's very helpful!! Take care!!

[@popatop75]

could you tells us about that water heater please ,,,

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Dave, The immersion heater was made by Hurricane Windpower: www.hurricanewindpower.com/dc-water-heating/?sort=priceasc Thanks!

[@popatop75]

thank you.. i have a scout nothing in it myself 2006

[@tootsla1252]

Quartzite: I’d rather be set on fire than spend five minutes in that dirt patch.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Wow, a travel snob? Too bad you put barriers on your travels Tootsla 125. There are great people in Quartzite, as in all places I visit. SP

[@bobmartens1089]

I spent 3 weeks there in 2019, great place to get accustomed to the boondocking snowbird experience. Nice folks and interesting little town, but after 3 weeks it was time to explore the next part of my arizona adventure!!

[@Femmpaws]

Mom and Dad had a place down in Quartzite that they would go down to in the 1980s, they would stay down there for three to four months in the winter. Thanks for sharing this with us I see why Dad liked down there.