Road Trip Across the USA in Our RV - S4EP21

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In this episode we move everything into our new RV and hit the road! We take you along with us as we leave from New Jersey and head the southern route across the USA. We make some adjustments to the truck and the RV to help with towing. Travelling at a relatively quick pace to try and make it to California as quickly as we can. Stopping along the way in North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Texas & Arizona.
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[@michaelcarron3418]

Be mindfull of the tankage weight, try to dump the blackwater then flush the line out with greywater. You want to get rid of any extra weight on the long hop trips. Check the camper wheel hubs for any excess heat, and get used to checking tire pressure at each stop. Weight on the back of camper will cause fish-tailing, not what you want so get it level. Nice rig sounds good. Get a good water filter to get rid of any nasties, UV light too.

[@dougberry1011]

There is a big price difference but a diesel pickup is the way to go. We pulled a 38’ Jayco with a 2500HD Duramax for 11 years. No issues. Get a tire pressure monitor system for the trailer. Go to a Cat scale at a truck stop to check your axle loads. With your motorcycles in the back it’s going to be hard to get weight up on your 5th wheel. You don’t want to run with anymore water than necessary. Extra weight you don’t want. As for Mexico we traveled toll roads only and daytime only. Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan. Good areas. Just don’t take any chances in off beat places. You will learn as you go. 🇨🇦

[@donmiller8152]

pro tip..... hit a cat scale and weigh your rig fully kitted out and compare to your weight ratings gvw of your truck andlimits of towing capacity.... you will probably find you are out of capacity ranges.......you will probably discover that you dont have enough truck for your set up.. full ton diesel dually will better suit that rig.....

[@josephdover198]

I'm honestly blown away that they're using a 2500 petrol. Then again they think hanging out in Mexico for weeks on end sounds like a good idea.

[@PastorGregNapier]

Yes yes yes. Please investigate this. I saw this video just now. I’ve been in this situation. You won’t realize the danger until you loose control. Please please please check this for your safety. We are on the road nearly full time. We see this all the time. Love seeing you all on the road!!!

[@robertthoman5512]

Watch the transmission temp just a little too hot and transmission will not last long.

[@robertthoman5512]

Also, a dually will be so much easier to drive.

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

I would stay out of Mexico , Ive heard bad things going on down there , I have a friend that had an condo on the coast and every time he went down he had a lot of things missing. Watch the the episode of Sailing Doodles when he tried to get across the border with his RV.

[@itsmePassportBro]

The fuel cap go's in the holder on the fuel door.

[@robertneblett4477]

I grew up 5 minutes from Hanna Park. My friends and I surfed Pelican Point and then all the way south to 17th st in Atlantic Beach. We also surf fished and fished the fresh water lakes in the park. Also, you need bike stands in your hauler. And your mileage is decent because you’re in the flat lands. When you get to the mountains you’ll be down to 7 miles per gallon. Never let your tank go below a quarter tank. You’ll either thank me for that piece of advice or curse yourself the first time you run out of gas. Never trust your digital mileage display when it says you have XX miles to empty. When you’re pulling a trailer it can’t calculate that.

[@homernextdoor5950]

Well, that's an odd looking sailboat! Lol Stay safe, Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Recent events would suggest beaches in Mexico are not the best place to hangout with gear that looks like you have money…. 🤷‍♂️

[@stephenferguson1870]

Yes a couple of young guys was recently murdered by cartel in that area of Mexico.

[@lb7wade518]

Don’t go to Mexico

[@RAEckart22]

@@lb7wade518 Esp not with your life's posessions

[@mezanian]

Thanks Corey, we're all still in shock in Australia. I'd say boycott Mexico. Audacious displays of wealth are a target, but being naive is no defence.

[@charlesb4267]

I obviously have missed hearing any news lately so did not hear what I gather of something happening in Mexico ?. Ironically they go to the French Quarter and while I believe they have a certain amount of a police presence right in that area ( I was there some 20 years back ), the fact is so I understand from tour bus companies even warning about places in that city, is that some parts of New Orleans are so bad that the cops don't go there unless they are in large numbers so that they can make it back out alive. So Mexico no doubt has bad issues but the US and here in Canada, the major cities have horrible crime rates and its "migrating" to the smaller cities if you catch my drift.

[@kimmiller8007]

Safe travels down Baja. Today we returned from an amazing 10 days. Beach camping was very warm on the Sea of Cortez side and not much beach camping in Baja Sur on the Pacific side (the weather was much better though). Careful on the roads - they are very narrow with NO shoulder, many, many pot holes, lots of hills and curves and lots of semis. Can’t wait to see your videos of Baja!

[@jamescostello6529]

Please listen to what folks are saying here about Mexico. While it is beautiful and the local folks are a joy it's the others you should be worried about. You are their target demographic. Young, beautiful with shiny toys. See the USA and be safe. There are many amazing sights to see.

[@4RXLA]

Don’t let the diesel crowd get you down. You have enough tow capacity as your RV is rated at 11,150lbs dry and 16,000 lbs max. Tongue weight is 2100lbs and your truck can handle 4100lbs payload and tow up to 18,000 lbs. You will want to hit a CAT scale and get all the weights. I agree with traveling with holding tanks empty and water tank just with enough water for boondocking. You are good to get 9-10 mpg in the flat and as low as 5-6 in the mountains. Safe travels!

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy episode. Love your new fifth wheeler; beautiful, rugged looking. For maximum performance at all times while hailing your fifth wheeler, you really want to be burning all 8 cyclomers. Stay healthy and stay safe.

[@CrawlerCountryRC]

Beware of Baja. It is dangerous for tourist suddenly. I was planning the same but in route met a few R'V'ers coming back and it honestly didnt sound relaxing with the current situation so I have been exploring Utah, Nevada, Arizona for now. Currently in Mesquite. I am also a full timer, just me and my dog. I have followed you for a while becuase i have followed Delos for years. Love your content. Congratulations!

[@dmccollom1969]

Agreed. I spent lots of time there in the 90s. I would not return.

[@CrawlerCountryRC]

Just talked to a group that came thru the campground i am at now and they are saying they got turned back due to gas stations have no fuel down there. Sure enough i turned on the news and there was mention of just that and they are even talking about closing the highways becuase of the fuel issue.

[@ldirk58601]

I wouldnt go to Mexico on land these days. No place is safe there. The US and Canada have so much to see and much safer. Do you belong to any FB groups for your truck and camper? They can be so insightful and helpful along the way. Your new home looks so beautiful! Safe and happy trails!

[@johnabriggs6044]

one that wants the best towing is a Diesel truck as they give the best overall as the Fuel give the best output in BTU's per gallon. my old 2004 Fifty wheel 36 foot camper I towed with a 6.6l Chevy 3500. I added a Banks chip and exhaust to It. rig totaled out at 22000. full of fuel and water. highway miles per gallon was 11 to 12 . when just the truck 15 miles per Gallon

[@64jellybean]

I'm from New Zealand and whilst we have the rest of the world in such a small country, scenery wise, I love the westcoast, mid west of the USA. We have now ridden (Harleys) extensively all but eleven states and it is stunning. You are heading in the right direction guys.

[@franbaas3403]

That kind of reminds us of when we left 100k north of Brisbane, Australia, headed north to Townsville then headed west towing our 21ft van with a Isuzu MUX getting around 14 litres per 100k continuing west to Western Australia to Broome before heading south to Perth and coming back by the Nullarbor Plains and back to Queensland, all in about 5 months. Enjoy your journey!

[@Broncort1]

Here for the comments!! I have a ‘24 Duramax 2500 and have been looking at this RV. Alliance says it’s 3/4 ton towable so I’ve been leaning towards getting this 31A10 toy hauler and putting a golf cart in the back to alleviate the 2100 lb pin weight.

[@dthelmcken420]

Glad to see you at the wheel Taylor - it’s your channel - keep that up incl driving the rig

[@NavyAirdaleOldTimer]

I just saw you with Captain Natalie in Guatemala. Last time I saw you, you hooked up with Delos. Those were some good episodes. I was actually sorry to see you go. Welcome to America Tayler and God Bless you...

[@gm-f5831]

You will want to trade that gasser in ASAP for Diesel the range on a single tank of gas is short as well you cannot use Truck lanes to fuel. 1-Ton Diesel will nearly double your fuel economy and range especially in the mountains, PLus in a Diesel you can add a 40-50 tank in the bed for 700-900 mile range then use the truck lanes at trucjk stops with disounted fuel cost. You will not fit in alot of non commercial gas stations. We learned this the hard way

[@josephdover198]

Oh my God they're using a 2500 petrol?! lol I guess I'm the idiot then. When she said they want to use all 8 cylinders at once I laughed because Dodge diesels are inline 6 cylinders. They need to trade that truck while it's still worth something because hauling that will destroy it quick, fast and in a hurry. I wouldn't even want to use a Ford with the 7.3 Godzilla gas burner. What are they running a 5.7 hemi?

[@michaelgregory1013]

Couldn’t agree more! Diesel immediately! Don’t rule out dually!

[@tlr-nut7275]

​@josephdover198 probably the 6.4L Hemi

[@Shadow65...]

Looks great, diesel and tsd fuel card if you’re going to be traveling a lot!!!!

[@heithc6677]

Enjoy your adventures!!! Wheel chocks are a must for the bikes…. And next time consider a diesel… sorry but they are a world of difference

[@moparmission7093]

I think your payload is maxed out. Check the door sticker. Gas is not a problem but you'll have better torque curve (power)on the gas power from 7.3 from Ford and 6.6 from GM

[@pearceburge9478]

That's a great looking rig! You may have said the reason why you didn't get a diesel in your previous episodes, but I don't remember why. I wouldn't tow that beast any faster then 70, really better at 65mph. Depends on the trailer tires on what speed they are rated for, then consider the road conditions, bumps and heat. Then consider the weather, especially wind. Pulling that much weight will never be efficient, no matter the fuel doing the work, but a diesel would be working way less. I pull a 10k pound 5th wheel with a 6.7 Cummins and I keep my speed under 70 and I get 12mpg for reference. Safe travels.

[@radyphilips8710]

Definitely get a set of Condor motorcycle wheel chocks. You will never have the issues with your bikes in the back. Ride right in to it and can get off bike without having to use kickstand.

[@kenagerwarn6675]

Love you guys. Tie dom bouth side of the handelbars and ont thrue back wheel, Thatcher all Secure you need.

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😊just saying gas truck's don't pull as well as diesel rigs and the engine you have fires on all cylinders that was cars 20 years ago watch your oil levels and water and transmission don't push to hard on hills you have a siix speed transmission safe travels

[@nohowtoplz1]

Great video. Loved your perspective on driving through the southwest. Stay safe and enjoy the adventure.

[@dero9711]

Taylor, Kiki listen to YOUR dreams, everybody is a specialist, do this don't do that... LOL I know for one, I will be following your Travels, because I have the same dream, and will be driving the same route from Ottawa fall of 2025. Happy trails and enjoy your dreams. (been following you since Sailing Doodles).

[@samharper4289]

Happy trails y'all! Safe travels and lots of fun! Blessings and much love always you two! 🙏❤

[@surfart5448]

My family and I RV'd for twenty years, outlived two RVs. Backup was the biggest chore, use good communications with driver and spotter. The refrigerator can run off the propane while on the road. Load some surfboards too. Don't fill water storage unless you're traveling through dessert aeras, empty gray/waste waters. Water weight is about 8 lbs per gallon. from the sound, I would say the truck is under powered, need 6.7 liter or larger.....West Texas...stop at Big Bend, read Zane Grey

[@anthonyraistrick4728]

Hey Taylor. Been a long time subscriber, and I’m finding this new chapter to your life brilliant. And just wanted to say Thankyou for sharing with us. I wish you both well on your travels. All the best. X

[@TaylorsTravels]

Wow, thank you!

[@anthonyraistrick4728]

Your very welcome. X

[@vinceperillo6802]

Guys invest in Condor Motor cycle stands they are awesome and cut down your loading and strap down time in half and super secure your bikes when hauling.Peace

[@robertneblett4477]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw them put them in the hauler. Total rookie move not having some kind of stand ( I use a condor as well).

[@jim87vette]

Just enjoy your journey, trust your instincts.

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

You should always get your trailer weighed when you loaded up to take a trip, you don't want to travel with a over loaded trailer, bad things can happen.

[@billdapp2491]

Hah! It is a Canadian Truck, speedo is in KPH. Safe travels guys!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

That is one beautiful RV. Nice!

[@peterinfante6187]

Look into the Pitbull trailer locking stand's. They are a must have, much more secure motorcycle. Reach out to them they'll probably give them to you to make a video. Safe travels, be safe.

[@leonasimmons162]

Be safe guys and always remember you matter. 💙🦋🎉❤☺👏🖐

[@glaflamme]

Cool! Fun to see you off the water and enjoying the RV life! Best luck on all your adventures together

[@TaylorsTravels]

Thanks so much!

[@lb7wade518]

Sorry to say! I think you have that rv overloaded! Take to a weigh station and have it weighed!!

[@akimmonet]

Super nice, guys....

[@VonBluesman]

I wish y’all would have announced earlier you were coming to New Orleans, I would have invited y’all to Jazz Fest for a day. I could have gotten Rolling Stones tickets 😱😎🙏🏼✌️

[@dgk2166]

Hope you enjoy the land travels. (prefer you get a catamaran and go global). No way you guys are pulling that house on a gas engined truck. . . . better trade up for a diesel!! Gas engine is not designed for that load. . . you will understand in the mountains

[@davidwoods359]

OMG! I used to be stationed at the Mayport Navy Base and my oldest son started school at Joseph Finnigan Elementary School right at the entrance to Hannah Park. I love living vicariously through y’all’s travels. Stay safe Taylor and Kiki.

[@louissantoscoy6461]

Hate to tell ya but you need a 1 ton diesel with that rig!

[@kimvanderlaan4120]

You should of hit the national parks in Utah!! Be careful in Mexico my friends had some scary encounters there and have since left.

[@bobr8766]

Well bikers have no problem storing their bikes in the bedroom…problem solved! lol You guys need a One Wheel for close adventure!

[@John-ip4hs]

you should gotten a diesel truck, it would make your towing with easy. Gas truck gives you horrible gas mileage.

[@MileHighIsland]

Aloha Taylor, so cool to see you guys out on the road and getting to use your brand new home while seeing some new country. Mexico sounds like a hell of an adventure. Looking forward to your next video, safe travels! =)

[@dmoss1285]

At some point I am afraid you are going to regret your gas motor decision if not already. I see a diesel trade in the future if yall stick to this traveling thing. I know when you are looking at tow specs and horsepower and torque specs things can look a certain way on paper, but sometimes real world doesnt turn out as it seems it should. Hopefully tuning the truck will help you some.

[@marklapierre5629]

Do good, be safe.

[@seanchristie7150]

Taylor and Kiki, thanks for sharing, hope you are safe in Mexico, looks to be a little dangerous/lawless at the moment.

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Love what you guys are doing , I tow my Oday 32 with a ram 2500 and it rocks for short trips ..Great trailer !!!

[@davescott1491]

The place you bought the trailer should have made sure it was set up perfectly for towing.

[@dennispatrick4999]

Stop in New Orleans. RV Park right on the edge of The French Quarter. Easy freeway access off the I10 freeway.

[@billmiller9760]

You should rethink Mexico. Good luck

[@davescott1491]

Two young Australians and an America were murdered on the beach in the Baja. You may have no problems…but, is it worth the risk? Good luck. Safe travels.

[@riggermorpus]

Totally agree. They’d have a bullseye on their camper.

[@itsmePassportBro]

Death ZONE

[@jellybean7253]

I'll be willing to bet that you will be wishing you had a diesel truck within the next year. Safe travels though

[@hideawaysailing9078]

Congratulations Taylor and Kiki on your new exciting adventure but it does bring a little tear to my eye not seeing you two sailing. I hope you still have Ruby❤

[@ponymanr]

It is "Nah-Lens", ,,,,,Lol.....Nice video.

[@itsmePassportBro]

Mexicans love rich surfers.

[@pauljohnson7486]

You will never have ease of tow until you get a diesel. The chip won't make a difference. Also, if you chip it and con't remove the program the dealership will void or at least give you a hard time about warranty. Do yourself a huge favor and trade it in for a F4500 or a RAM 3500 dually

[@jenes440]

What’s up, Taylor? I see you guys traveling, not in the ocean Speaking the truck shifting back-and-forth what you need to do is take it out of the overdrive use a lower gear. It will do way better.

[@josephdover198]

lol no they need a completely different truck. A 2500 petrol is not built to tow that. MAYBE a Ford with the 7.3 Godzilla but that's just stupid. They need a 3500 diesel. What you're suggesting might put less stress on the transmission but more stress on the motor. Imagine interstate hauling that and not using overdrive you're going to be winding ridiculous RPMs.

[@melvinetheridge2134]

Get a tpms for your trailer tires it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

[@melvinetheridge2134]

Only tow with about 1/3 to 1/2 tank of water unless you are going to be boondocking.

[@Welshchief]

I’d rather be visiting Baja and the sea of Cortez by boat rather than in an RV, there are far too many dangers and risks involved travelling Mexico by road of late, espesially when towing a new, state of tne art RV. Its too much of a target for the cartels and criminals. Take care not to risk your lives if you are attacked or hijacked. Plus the road conditions are not great down south, some verynarow, pooraly maintained, and where the roads run out and you want to access a beach/beach RV Park with the RV, the dodge really needs heavy duty tractor type tyres, to pull through the sand and probably a stronger engine and tourqe ratio. Safe travels, may the wind always be in your sails.

[@cdkman]

Tow/haul mode will turn off cylinder deactivation.

[@chriscarr7397]

Wow Taylor, that's an awesome RV you have!! I would really like for you to come visit the state of New Jersey.

[@HDRider1601]

Your first mistake was not buying a diesel truck. Plus those ies need font wheel chokes.

[@jonathanochoa7409]

That truck its not the best choice for that task, make sure your on top on the oil changes.

[@darrenmahabir6510]

Awesome rig pls gets some good rest u look very tired ❤

[@trippontwowheels]

Wooo hooooo!!

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Question concerning push-outs? If a motor decides to fail, Is there a manual over-ride? Or do you need to release a cable to motor in order to push the thing in or out? 🖖

[@nobodynothing9950]

How bout that?! Yall must have stayed in Castle Hayne right by my work. I recognized that field of grape vines that is directly across from my work. Hate I missed ya.

[@ricksousa3932]

I have one of these it let's put air in the tires no matter where you are. Airmoto Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor - Air Pump for Car Tires with Tire Pressure Gauge (120 PSI) - One Click Smart Pump Tire Inflator for Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle

[@michaelgomez3044]

I wouldn't go to Mexico now.

[@MaxPowersHedgehog]

Taylor! You need to invest in some lip balm when you are in the northern climes. Safe travels!

[@georgehiotis]

Looks like you guys are set to go without worrying about broken rudders.

[@1mrbigblock]

Get a diesel truck lose that gasser truck, nice RV

[@Avidgolfer1]

I didn’t know Kiki is from Wilmington, we live in Southport!

[@gary12penn]

Do not drink the water in your camper, even if you have a water filter setup. Buy bottle water to drink and cook with.

[@DannyBonaDouche1]

Start saving now for a spare transmission or a Ford F350

[@tomdowney7519]

For what you paid, you could have a very nice motorhome.

[@daniellemcdonell3761]

Is there a reason you use 87? why not 89? Your hemi will run better on 89? its recommended for your 6.4

[@jaywedsted4159]

Doesn't the tow/haul button delete the mds function? And I wouldn't run 87 octane while towing...

[@rb2312]

you new trailer, is a huge change from you little van

[@donaldthompson3219]

First of all you made your first mistake buy buying 35 ft. You should have bought 32 max. Your are going to have a problem getting into alot of places National parks ect. Just some advice on your trip stay at truck stops and rest areas that will save you a tonn of money.. Also do not use the 4x4 when towing nor should u use the cruise control. I know your New to this, but I am a pro I get paid to do this. Meaning transporting trailers for location to locating. Also the truck should have a towing pkg for the tranny makesure that is on when towing..that's all..

[@terry3920]

Isn’t there a tow haul button on the dash to reduce the down shifting in the transmission

[@TaylorsTravels]

Yes, even with that on it still doesn’t cut it. The tuner really made a big difference

[@michaelfrancisjohn1]

Is this really Taylor travels? It’s a far cry from where are you started?

[@TaylorsTravels]

I’m still travelling?

[@markbernier8434]

Suggest you check out Liz Amazing's release from today. Give you something to think about at least.

[@michaelturano7522]

I apologize for the road conditions at Texas/Louisiana stateline… 🤬

[@spyder-cq2by]

The cylinder deactivation on that truck will never work with that much Weight on the truck it will never go into what you call the eco mode where it will deactivate cylinders.

[@jamied.2734]

I have a device on my truck that disables the fuel/piston issues you have with a new truck...

[@ts6141]

Classic case of buying the truck before deciding on a trailer....OOF A gas is NOT made to haul that nonsense, as much info is out there (esp on KZbin) it is amazing people still do this nonsense. A "Chip" won't do crap for you.

[@johnnunez17]

❤

[@pnr9730]

Nace van cheers From Australia 🎉

[@Michael-qe6qe]

What is this now? Travel with a house? Where is the challenge? How to earn enough money to make it like you?

[@MarkLindelien]

Please contact "Irene Iron Travel" They are seasoned 5th Wheel, full time travelers on KZbin, and they can give you knowledgeable honest information. They have traded their truck in the last few months. Also, nobody has mentioned rodents that are a fact of life in a RV. Get a live trap and some peanut butter. Nothings worse than going to bed with a unwanted rodent in you RV. Always check the under carriage of you RV for the slightest entrance. Bring some foam filler and keep those pesky visitors at bay. Your motorcycles look cool, but add lots of unnecessary weight. Some dirt bikes may be in order... There are lots of BLM free camping in the Western USA. We are looking forward to your adventures and wish you the Best.

[@jorgegorina3039]

🙌🏼👍🏻

[@virafsurty5023]

I’m not from there but I have been following a lot of you tube channels and just a heads up follow Adam Sandoval he runs kriver a cam p ground for veterans and has opened another R V park Arkansas look him up and since you guys have two good hogs you will enjoy so now it’s road travel and your sailing will be kept on hold for now Wish you both the best looking forward to more adventures 🌺🙏🇮🇳🌍