RV Life Hacking: Lake Michigan (Ep 12 - Keep Your Daydream)

[@jbaker1107]

Opportunity to improve our tires yet again :) what a way to reframe it

[@hydrodiesel]

Hello Folks, very good idea to have 2 spares. We keep 1 on the back bumper, and 1 under the forward bed. "Usually" they wear out from the sun / weather. We keep covers on the tires when stored, AND, store the trailer wheels on top of a 3/8" plywood. A 4'X8' piece cut longways makes for 2 runners, for both tires. Another thing to consider (I know, another thing to store) is one of those units you back up the good tire onto, and it raises the bad tire for replacing. The jack is no longer needed. A real time saver ! Great videos. Your children will never forget those adventures ! Happy trails to you !

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yeah, the second spare came in handy on our last flat in Toronto. Didn't pass a Discount until a month later. Luckly, no flats since then. I've seem the rapid jack. Good idea.

[@BenNstyle]

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) was a game changer for us RVing! Now days they come standard on most everything! 👍🏼

[@sfhipchick1]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! FUN FUN FUN!!!! * bounces around happily * I LOVED seeing all of the fun activities that you got to do...wakeboarding and waterskiing, both of which I have never tried but have always wanted to. ROCKIN AWESOME stuff!! I would SO LOVE to try that out!! :) Very cool that you found such a posh place to hang out for a month, what a gorgeous location, you lucky duckies!! The start of the episode with the flat was such a bummer for you guys, but on the other hand, Steve was sitting here so I could tell him more about your videos and how valuable they are to watch. It's not like you've been down this road a thousand times, and that in itself is so valuable. Steve will be checking the episodes out too, which makes me happy, because you guys impart lots of super information, as well as ample airtime for me to cackle wildly at Marc...oh, did I say that? Oops! :D Back to the tire, it was great to see that it only took 15 minutes to change the tire for your second attempt. WELL DONE! (BTW it so totally sucked that you had to pay for the toll road and then you got a flat. I remember that about the Chicago area, lots of toll roads there, it's so odd!) I also think it's very cool that you have and office and work set up for the month, I am crossing my fingers that everything works out profitably for you guys. BTW, there is a possibility that we may be getting a truck and trailer earlier than we anticipated--which makes it all the more useful for Steve to check out your videos! :) We'll keep you up to date on that...Steve is finding extremely nice used dually trucks and toy-hauler trailers that add up to about $30k, so we'll have to see what happens in the next few months. :) Loved the jumping in the water part...lol...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SO COLD!!! :D I should find you the videos of me sliding down a natural rock slide into a lovely pool of water, and it's SO FREAKIN' COLD!!! But lol, I ran around, climbed up to the top and did it two more times because it was so much fun! Who cares if I was turning blue! FUN TRUMPS TURNING BLUE! :D :D GREAT job on the super show, I sat here eating it up and having a wonderful time getting to be part of your adventure! :) P.S. Marc, you mentioned back a couple of episodes that you Maddie does walk up the trailer stairs. Uh huh...I'm stilllllllllllll waitin'. Personally, I think you're fibbing...Maddie will only walk up the stairs if it's a chick asking! :D :D :D Perhaps you might consider a dress for the next attempt? :D :D

[@dirtroadsailing6418]

I love your videos. Maddie just keeps on swimming and I'd let her as long as she wanted to. It probably hurts her to walk, but feels good to swim.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right. She's always been a water dog... when she was a pup, she would push us out of the way when washing our face. But I agree... the water probably feels great on your achy joints. She looks good, but she's a skeleton now. 80 pounds at peak. Now only 54 pounds. But enjoying RV Life :)

[@BillAndersonNS]

I love Maddie. Our Golden made it to 14½. Long Live Maddie!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, Long Live Maddie. Lol. We honestly didn't think she would make it this far, but she's doing great. Where there is water, you can be sure to see Maddie.

[@MileHighCampers]

Throwin' the rope in the boat like a pro, impressive!! 😎👍

[@WhatWeDid365]

I’ve just started watching your videos and loving them! - keep up the great work. I also like in this video how the bicycle tire was left next to the truck tire (13:17) as it pulled away... good thing you didn’t run over it!!

[@joeosborne8354]

I can 100% sympathize about tolls vs road conditions. I rode my Harley through that part of the country in 2009 and got pretty tired of stopping to pay tolls for roads I'd have to slalom through. That being said, great videos!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Being from the west... tolls are just not something we're used to! When we got to NY, it got even worst! Thanks for the comment.

[@lolema1]

makes working very relaxing just listening to your great trips, so happy you are doing the things you enjoy with your kids, wish everyone could do that, also the food your wife makes sounds like it should be published in a link below,

[@snogoosey]

Bill is a good one to have as a friend!!!

[@mycocoaone]

What an awesome family! And your sweet senior pup is amazing.

[@jmac48186]

A belated Welcome to Michigan to you! Potholes are the state Mascot. I'm the youngest of 3 (grown now) so I always got the middle back seat - how fun! Good luck out there, be safe!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

:) It was fun. We loved Michigan. Tori being the oldest gets her own window seat and the boys trade off in the middle.

[@annisarich]

thanks for making our state look great. this is better than a "pure michigan" commercial

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol. We were staying in Pure-ski! Muskegon, MI. :) The Coopers are flying to AZ to hang out for a bit before we take off for Season 3.

[@justDIY]

What a great trip! I hope you were able to visit more of the Manistee National Forest while you were in that part of Michigan. So many beautiful forest service campgrounds on lakes and rivers. Ludington State Park is another gem, so many trails, so much to do, but it's crazy busy this time of year.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right. So much to see! The state parks are great for camping and saving $$. Not so good for cell data and working though.

[@Retierdlife4me]

Your videos are great. So funny how the dog love to play in the water. That water even looked cold.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks! Yes, Maddie loves the water, but having a wet dog all the time is.... But it's worth it.

[@mikemitch1602]

Hey guys I just sub to your channel, I been binge-watching since I discovered your channel. you have a great family and I really enjoy the vids. I hope you continue to post. Cheers from Michigan.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Welcome Mike! Glad you commented. We loved Michigan and keep meeting people from there. Yes, there are still several more episodes of Season 1 and we left for Season 2 on 1/1/17. It's already been epic and have great ideas. Keep in touch.

[@tinaburns2680]

Loving watching all the videos!! getting a lot of awesome tips and tricks for when we go full time! Part time right now...thanks for paving the way!!

[@txfuncple64]

Yes, I had 16" wheels. They looked a lot like your wheels. The tires were a little taller than the stock tires so the camper stands about 1" taller now. The Firestones LT's cost me $30 more per tire but well worth it to me. I have enjoyed your videos. I plan on taking my grandkids on a journey next summer. Two little girls and one boy.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Great! Have fun. RV trips are so great for families. Enjoy.

[@boondockingmainahs]

great pit crew !!! have fun safe travels

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thx! We were motivated to get to Michigan which is why I was so disappointed we flatted. But it worked out. :)

[@nan5598]

Michigan, home sweet home! Welcome!!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Some of those toll roads are awful! I hope y'all have better luck on future travels! Glad to see Maddie got some swimming in! Thanks for sharing!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You have no idea! Just wait until we get to New York and DC!

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Watch Florida as well for toll road charges from what I've heard. Thanks for replying!

[@teabroncfan]

Illinois has the worst roads. We had the same experience with our camper last year with their horrible toll roads. We love your channel...

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yup. In our top 5 worst roads in North America.

[@teabroncfan]

We just watched the toll road from hell video, NYC part 2. Holy Cow....We are headed to Maine this summer with our pop up. Now we know to bring a lot of toll cash. Thanks a bunch.

[@bren7886]

I am addicted to watching your videos. Love your family and so enjoy all your adventures

[@EmAndtheGang]

Wow! we have been to Warren Dunes state park! 7 years ago! Great camping spot and fun to play on the dunes. The swimming wasn't the best though!

[@annettetaylor7331]

Ohhhhh.... that July 4th situation looked soooooo fun!

[@pattysternjacob731]

Love your videos. Always happy to see the next one. ❤️

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Patty!

[@annettetaylor7331]

I love that Tricia has her toenails done! Guess I can’t skip that now!:-)

[@volfan1nga]

I'm going to a tire pressure monitoring system for this very reason. Glad you didn't have any damage.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, I'm a big fan of ours. Mostly because I don't have to check all the time anymore... and I don't get paranoid while driving when the trailer doesn't feel right due to pavement. The one I bought doesn't reach the cab very well. I should have read more reviews about the distance. From your profile pic, looks like you have a 5er.

[@volfan1nga]

Yes. we currently have a Voltage V3950. It has a pretty standard toy hauler layout: front bedroom, kitchen/living room in the center and garage/back bedroom in the back. We are upgrading next year to a Momentum 376TH which has a FRONT formal living room with TWO full size sofas and a love seat, a huge kitchen/dining area in the middle and a rear master bedroom. The garage is BELOW the bedroom. Can't wait though to become full timers.

[@jake2213b]

We must have had very good tires on our T.T. We only had one flat on our truck. I found a bolt in it. I have heard of people having a lot of flats on their camper. They ended up buying a lot better tires. You were very lucky not to have done a lot of damage to your camper. I seen pictures were it messed up camps with he flat tire. I would always watch my weight. You said that your tanks were full. Can't wait to see your next Vlog.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks. Yes, I think the 8ply 60psi tires that came with the T.T. are garbage, but I'm sure we carry too much weight (even though we're in the limits) and drive too fast. The new tires have been fine - so far. One more flat to go before they all got replaced! I guess I was optimistic or didn't want to spend $$

[@perdman23]

It is too bad you didn't stay long at Indiana Dunes. There is a lot of hiking there. The water is great too!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right. It's too bad we didn't stay longer at all 55 cities we visited! We could have never guessed that 6 months was not long enough, but the adventure continues on Season 2 on Dec 31 :)

[@perdman23]

No, that is not long enough. We have been on the road for almost 5 years and haven't seen it all. ;-)

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Wow. That's great. Season 2 is about to start and Season 3 will be the west coast. The adventure continue!

[@MetalDetecting1974]

You should take the boys Smallmouth Bass Fishing right now is a good time to go.

[@raylindala5607]

Thanks so much guys and what an awesome trip. Ps I would love to see a quick shot of the bike rack set up🍻

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, that's a good idea. I lost most of my footage of making it. Was going to make a video (still looking - can't believe it's gone). At very least, I'll include an overview of how it works. Thanks.

[@calebj0682]

Lol. This is so great to go back and watch when you first started and how far you have come!! I’ve been following since season 3.

[@garydecker3281]

I love these early videos! Not that I don't like what you are doing now, but these with the entire family on the road were the best! I love seeing you navigate uncharted waters as relative newbies to RVing full time. The Hack was a great one! Did they charge you to dump?

[@tiffanyjones377]

Tube the Guadalupe in San Marcos 😁 68° year round, heaven in hot as hell summers of Texas 😁

[@joedekock]

Wow! A stop in Hesperia, MI! I am a frequent flyer as that is my mother's home town and my grandfather still lives on the river there.

[@andysukosd8177]

Love you guys, watch all your videos. Get a 1/2 inch impact gun for changing tires ect. Great investment. Wish you guys all the luck in the world, God bless you on your travels. Thanks for the great videos.

[@mrsmatt2010]

You have a gift for starting a video!

[@duncancarrier2724]

all your vids just don't come soon enough, love watching all you guys..

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment! I wish I could do more! I have 2 months to catch-up on now...

[@PO-PANDA]

Great vlog! Maddie!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Where there is water, there is Maddie.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I thought you'd like to see the short video we created of Maddie riding the train and subway today. New York dog now! :) It's on our Facebook page facebook.com/KeepYourDaydream/

[@PO-PANDA]

+Keep Your Daydream I can't wait for that vlog!! I thought I read somewhere dogs can't come on the subway but some people put their dogs in bags like a LL Bean boat and tote. Maddie probably had fun in the city! Can't wait for that vlog! Will it come in the next vlog or in a month or two? Thanks for sharing!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

+Po Panda We heard the same thing so we bought a mesh laundry hamper to put over her wagon just in case, but it was no problem. We just got here today... So footage yet, but we have a big agenda. Will be here for two weeks. Still need to release Michigan part 2, Toronto, Montreal, Maine, and Boston! Geez.

[@PO-PANDA]

+Keep Your Daydream can't wait for the Maine and Canada vlogs. So you didn't head to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia?

[@hughtruex]

PLEASE, get a TPMS Tire pressure monitoring system. You will be glad you did. Tires are the biggest pain. Love your chanel.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment Hugh. I bought a TPMS in Michigan (next video), but our third flat Lol (in Toronto) the TPMS didn't help. Not only was it the only tire not registering in the cab, but they crappy OEM tires are blow outs, not over heating due to low pressure. I'm still looking to replace the spare to the spare - and then all 4 will be 10 ply.

[@daviddeleon6761]

Great videos, love watching them and getting ideas from you guys. Thanks

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment!

[@PO-PANDA]

How many of your friends live on a lake? :) love the shower/dump hack lol. Was that the Skyway toll where you saw the evil pothole?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol. A lot... It is a pattern. It was the toll road on the Indiana side. Just after the skyway. But all the roads are so bad! The money clearly doesn't go into the road.

[@PO-PANDA]

+Keep Your Daydream I haven't been on that route in a while. It has been bad forever!

[@grannylyn757]

you were almost in my backyard!! I would have loved to give you a tour! hope you loved my Michigan! !!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That would have been great. Yes, we loved Michigan. I hope I can fit all the footage into the next video to make up some time (being 2 months behind). Still lots of un-edited footage left!

[@grannylyn757]

+Keep Your Daydream so hard to catch up!! good luck!

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

that's awesome your new office is in michigan. we will be moving from Flint mi area to port Huron on the lake this year. once we get settled in we will have you guys over

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Hey there Sarah. Good to hear from you. Yes, the Michigan will be our "East Coast Office", but we kept going to Canada and now New York. We went through Flint on our way to Toronto - next weeks video :)

[@PO-PANDA]

+Keep Your Daydream are you guys are moving to Michigan after this journey is over?

[@jimmyz688]

To lessen the wear and tear on the trailer try to get into the habit of draining all tanks before long trips. If your going to be boondocking just fill the freshwater right before your destination. The truck will thank you too! ;) Those pounds add up.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, that's a good suggestion. That was how we started, but finding can be difficult and on too many occasions, we ended up at a Walmart. So we just started carrying half full on drive days to have option.

[@txfuncple64]

I blew out two tires in the first 1000 miles on my camper. My best friend owns a tire store in Texas. He talked me into putting a Firestone LT truck tires on my camper instead of ST trailer tires. That was three years ago and we haven't had a signal problem, and we have pulled our camper all over the southern state during the heat of the summer. If I ever buy a new camper again, the first thing I will do is put LT's on again.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Couldn't agree more. Did you already have a 16" rim or did you replace the wheels too? I couldn't find LT tires for a 15" wheel. The ST 10ply tires have been good, but 8 ply just isn't good enough from 9k lbs or continuous 60-70mph. Thanks for the comment.

[@haroldmccarty6207]

Did you have life jackets for all? Was the boat overloaded? Be safe and have fun.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, as a matter of coincidence, all the life jackets were mine from AZ after we sold our boat. Shipped them all to Bill. The Mastercraft capacity is about 14. We really do have a safety first mentality… even though we push the envelope. :)

[@hendu7111]

I'm from Newaygo, a couple of towns over!

[@269adventures]

The tire problem is prably from driving to fast and they put cheap tires on them to get them rolling out the factory. Never drive over 65 pulling the trailer, better off even slower, they blowing cause their heating up, trailer tire's are smaller then your truck tire's, so they'll heat up faster, also if it's a real hot day let a little air out of the tire's so they can expand some from the heat. I've had my motor home go up in ten pounds of pressure from the heat of driving down the road. Also another good thing you might want to get done and keep and eye on is your axle grease, get those trailer bearing repacked, lot of ppl have bearings go out cause they don't keep them greased. They have wheel bearing caps with a grease nozzle in them so you can grease them regularly, you don't want your bearings to fail on the road, that will not be an easy fix. Good luck and enjoy Michigan, it's my home 👍🏼

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I think you're right. Yes, the tires are crap, but I do drive too fast. I've since slowed down to 60. With that being said, the 10 ply tires haven't had any issues. Thanks for the comment though. I've learned a lot in YT comments.

[@Alex_yuknat]

love following your adventures!! thanks for the inspiration, i always run good light truck tires on my trailers that have large enough rims. never have had a problem with them. i have a tendency to over load and over drive them. may be worth looking into. can't wait to see the rest of your journey!

[@616Drones]

Sorry to hear that Daydream fam, but Welcome to Pure Michigan!

[@katepotate2799]

Hey! I’ve gone camping at warren dunes with my family and friends twice! Wish I knew you were coming :)

[@billywires8477]

Midwest winters are no joke on the roads.

[@mikefortune4796]

Great video guys now that would be my idea of fun enjoy

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Mike! We had a blast. Nearly impossible to cram to a month into only 2 videos, but we somehow ended up a 2 months behind releasing weekly and need to catch-up. In NYC now. The videos only get better! Well... I think so. :) Thx for the comment.

[@CalebCissna]

Keep Your Daydream have you considered a Andersen Rapid Jack or something similar for changing a tire so you don't need to jack it up?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, in fact... it's in my Amazon cart, but I haven't had any issues since all 4 are E rated now. I will get it soon though. Thanks for the reminder.

[@MarkWitzel]

How did you empty your grey&black when you stayed at your friend Jim’s place for a month? Was there a nearby dump station? We will be new to trailer this coming year and could stay with family sometimes but not sure how to handle tanks. Thanks for any feedback!

[@0HARE]

Shower at the dump station is brilliant. I’m going to remember that one. I want to vacation with the Coopers. Two spares is a great idea. Where do you keep the second one? Happy Trails

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Since we moved to quality tires, we haven't had a flat (knock on wood). That's well over 100k miles of towing now. If you have a towable RV, this is the best second spare tire holder. amzn.to/2A91Evg

[@0HARE]

Keep Your Daydream Excellent, and thanks! Just added to my RV Wish List. Will buy through your Amazon link. We are getting close to buying a new truck & travel trailer.

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

I have a suggestion too . there's another full time RV family that showed a great gadget and its to monitor tire pressure and temperature. you replace the valve stem with the ones that come with the wireless monitor

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's in the next video - great suggestion. Thanks!

[@yillbs3014]

her laugh gets me every time haha

[@KeepYourDaydream]

:)

[@stevecastro22]

I feel your pain. Isn't wonderful to live in a state that has such good highways and roads? Can I have an AMEN for DOT and Arizona?

[@simplelife9747]

love u guys just started a channel because u guys inspired me xxxx

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Awesome! Takes a lot of time, but worth the effort. :)

[@jestofreestone1]

I can't believe how many tires your trailer chews through?!? What jack do you use is it one that came with your trailer? (Ours does have one but I like the long crank handle i see yours has). You handle the breakdowns well!

[@jestofreestone1]

Sorry ours DOESN'T have one

[@andreasselin8265]

Very nice thank for video have fun

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Andre!

[@paulfisher4660]

you guys are smart, we only drive to Brethren MI during November for ThanksGiving. (No not towing anything, that would be crazy) :-)

[@jimroesser2622]

saw your flat tire and jacking up trailer, if you drive the good tire up on a board or level block or anything it will raise the flat tire off the ground and you won't need to use the jack

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yeah, we tried that it in AZ and discovered I needed something to prevent leveling blog from shoot backwards as TT backed up on it. I've seen the rapid jack that has a nice little ramp.

[@jimroesser2622]

enjoy all your videos

[@jaydog9508]

How do you know so many people to go visit? Are these H.S. or college friends or co-workers or...?

[@laudalady61]

You guys are awesome!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thx!

[@ralphfairbanks9347]

he off my computer. Nothing against you. Computer glitch.

[@BillAndersonNS]

Also: check out Tire Pressure Monitoring systems. One sensor goes on each wheel and a display mounts on the dash and monitors each tires pressure and temperature and warns you about air leak or loss. Can fit on your trailor and your truck. EDIT: oops nevermind because I see in your comments you already bought a TPMS. Congrats and I hope it works out well for you. Peace-of-Mind.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's okay, I appreciate the comment anyway. It was the comments that let me know about it in the first place. I'll include it in the next video - I did a few upgrades/repairs in Michigan and need to figure out how to work in. Also installed Helwig helper springs, but have since removed and installed Ride Rite.

[@TechAssuranceATL]

I think the first thing I need to do are to find some good friends like Bill & Wendi with a really nice lakefront home and a nice lawn so we can boondock on their property for a July 4th fun time

[@WonderWhatsNext]

Need to upgrade those tires E load range and check your weights.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I've now bought the best rated tire possible for a 15" wheel. With my wheels were 16" so I could buy an LT tire. Haven't had an issue with the new tires that are 10 ply. The weight is 9,200, which is under capacity, but heavy.

[@texasAUtiger]

Care to share the brand of (replacement) tire that has treated you well?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Hopefully this link works. It's a Hartland ST Radial E Load Range 10 ply 80 psi and only $89 at Discount Tire. With a warranty it was $114. www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTrailerTiresBySize.do&fl=t&tc=HRTTT1&c=0&rcz=85255&pc=29485&ar=75&rf=true&rd=15&rc=AZDINT&cs=225

[@tony5538]

you guys were actually very close to me, im form muskegon michigan

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, we were in Muskegon! Spring Lake. Very cool! Great place (minus the rain :)

[@DadandMom52]

I hear you, MI taxes are so high, and our roads suck

[@wishyouwerebeer]

showering at the dump station in ingenious it wont work for our type of camping but ill sure keep this trick in mind

[@KeepYourDaydream]

It's so frowned upon and for good reason, but when I saw 2 stations... Hmmmm. After 2 days of Boone docking, it was perfect.

[@speedystephen1990]

love your videos they are so well done, what camera and editing software do you use.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment. I use Adobe Premier for editing. Cameras include GoPro Session (used most of the time), Canon Rebel T5i with Rode mic and my iPhone.

[@speedystephen1990]

Many thanks, Safe travels.

[@justmowed]

You need 14 ply Sailun Tires. Very good tires. From what I hear and read they are the best

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I agree, but I can't get anything better than E Rated 10 ply with 15" rims. These crappy tires were D. The E's have been fine.

[@justmowed]

I did not know what size you had. Enjoy

[@BlackWolf-F-350]

Not sure if you know that ST trailer tires are rated for 65 mph max... I haven't had any trouble with mine after towing 15k miles. I always air them up to 65 or 66 psi

[@KeepYourDaydream]

No, I didn't know that, but I rarely go over 65. Lately, I've been driving around 60. The new tires I got, which are also ST, are 10 ply and have not had any problems.

[@BlackWolf-F-350]

+Keep Your Daydream I'm looking to replace mine before they go...seems some have higher speed rating. 10 ply is good! What brand are you using? My biggest concern is the Arizona heat being a Phoenician.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

This is what I replaced the OEM tires with. So far - zero issues and the first one was replaced on DAY 1! It's 10 ply radial that is 80psi. I'll have to check the speed rating, but 65 is plenty fast when towing. www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTrailerTiresBySize.do&fl=t&tc=HRTTT1&c=0&rcz=85255&pc=29485&ar=75&rf=true&rd=15&rc=AZDINT&cs=225

[@alexandermalone]

Can you give me some feedback on what tires you running now and what you had (rating and size, etc) and then what you went to? Please.

[@alexandermalone]

When I click the discount tire link in your previous comment nothing comes up on the site.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Good to know. The link changed and I should have updating on this video. I'll do that next. Here is the new link. Keep in mind, I would get even better tires if I had a 16" rim. This is the best I can get for a 15" rim. With that being said, I've no issues with these tires with a 9k load and 25miles all over N. America. www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/hartland-st-radial/p/29485

[@TravelswithYoly]

As for "cleanses" .... being from the Great White North I've swam in glacial lakes including Lake Louise. Granted that was nearly 50 years ago, but I still enjoy a cold dip now and then. On my first date with Yoly, I took her to the Colorado River to a place called Black Canyon which is directly below Hoover Dam. The water that is released there comes from about 200 feet below the surface and typically runs between 52 to 54 degrees year round. I jumped off the bow of the boat and stayed under for a brief moment. As I surfaced, treading water, I told Yoly to just jump in ... "the water's fine" :-) She jumped in and I don't know how she did it but she came out of the water like a porpoise about 6 feet in the air and landed back in the boat. She didn't kill me so I married her :-)

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol. Being from AZ... we know Black Canyon well. I've been to Lake Powell over 30 times. Beautiful. Lake Tahoe is another great place for a cleanse. :)

[@TravelswithYoly]

OK, now I'm jealous .... I've been to Lake Powell three times (twice towing a boat from Georgia). I'm hoping you saw the Lake Powell category on our channel :-) I know every inch of the Colorado from Hite on Powell to Blythe. Spent a lot of time at Temple Bar on Mead and Willow Beach on Lake Mojave. We used to put in at Topock and cruise down to Havasu. I've boated from Temple Bar up river into Grand Canyon NP camping on the sand bars. We used to climb the cliffs along the shoreline on Powell and wait for the schools of huge carp to swim by .... we'd dive in and try to catch them by hand. Again, fond memories :-) Oh yeah, I was living in So Cal for most of this :-)

[@denniseggemeyer7050]

Travels with Yoly I

[@davecheney8501]

Maddie ❤❤

[@DMills-un1tl]

That is SO Illinois/Indiana to pay for toll roads every few miles, yet the roads are in outrageously poor condition with giant potholes and weeds growing out from the cracks in the middle of the frwy. Not at all like our beautiful, manicured, decorated, and FREE Phoenix freeways. New gratitude, right?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's the gov. Create a tax for one thing... and then just apply to money elsewhere :)

[@johnsartori9685]

If you thought Illinois roads were bad a year ago! They are even worse this year and now the new governor wants to turn the freeways into tollways. That's why we are getting out and full time rv at end of year!!

[@TinManisbugginout]

Hello guys. I can't help but wonder about your tire misfortune; not that I'm in any way a tire expert, but I have had many trailers, and campers. Might I suggest that you check out the weight you are placing on the wheels as well as vigilantly checking the pressure in each tire. They both cause premature tire expiration. And uneven weight distribution places uneven weight strain on a tire. Another (though less likely due to the random location of tire blows) possibility is that the axles get bent permanently, or even simply bowed to effect a toe-in/out, or camber effect on the tires and wheels. This too causes premature tire expiration. The bent or bowed axles occurs from issues such as too much weight for the rating of the axles to hitting potholes too hard, too fast, with, or without weight on the tires. From my experience, camper axles seem to be, more often now, simply rolled up flat steel press seamed length wise. This works fine as an axle, but not so much when we (humans) fail to load distibute within the axle weight ratings. Well, I just wanted to share these thoughts with you. These have all been issues that I discovered only after experiencing many tire failures, ruining my family adventures to some degree. I don't wish this to negatively affect anyone else's family time. Travel safe.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I agree with your comments. We are heavy at 9,200 lbs, but the max capacity is 10,900. None of the new 10ply tires have had an issue. Not even the one replace 8k miles ago in the first video. Yet, 3 of the 4 original tires blew. I didn't wait for the 4th one and just put 2 on the bumper for a spare. If one of the new tires blows... I will def be looking into if something is wrong. I did buy a TPMS and ensure all the pressure is correct all the time. I also think I drive to fast (or did). I pretty much go 60 now. Thanks for the comment.

[@lindacalderon6417]

We've had several rv's and generally the tires they put on rv's are junk and are not rated for the weight.

[@almetcalf]

Linda Calderon That's what I have learned as well, most manufacturers put junk tires on these not meant to be driven more than around the parking lot. I just don't get it!?

[@BTBRVReviews]

Seriously get some over rated tires...Like 12 or more ply. Gladiator tires are a good option for the price.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I hear you. Wish I could! I bought the best possible tire for a 15" wheel. LT tires start at 16". Knock on wood, haven't had a single issue with the new 10 ply 80psi tires and the initial one bought in AZ now has 8k miles on it. They seem to be working. Had I known we this was going to work out so well, I would have upgraded my truck to a 350 and bought a 5th wheel. At the same time, we believe going NOW with what you have is still better going LATER with what you want :)

[@BTBRVReviews]

+Keep Your Daydream I would highly suggest this tire: (www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?message=singleSize&tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Cargo+G26&width=225%2F&ratio=70&diameter=15&partnum=27R5G26). That is the tire we put on our Travel Trailer and it is a REALLY solid tire. It is a Commercial grade D rated tire. So it may not be E rated, but it will last much longer and be much stronger. Take a look at the Coachmen Chaparral Lite series of fifth wheel. 1/2ton towable and have some really great floor plans at a really great price.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the specific rec. Will check out Coachmen for the next rig, but weight won't be my primary concern anymore. A F350 is in my future. Solid truck with good resale.

[@BTBRVReviews]

+Keep Your Daydream I agree. check out my videos on our 2011 F250 and now our current 2016 F450. Go big and never have to go back.

[@craig3818]

Is that the jack from your truck , or a rv jack

[@jwall62]

I need a KYD decal for my RV wall!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

:) That's great. Okay, I'll get started making KYD gear and keep you posted.

[@garykos1308]

Why did you turn off the WWE Smackdown @4:10?

[@erinnizzolajones7864]

I wish I could I can take my family like that we have a travel trailer 2015 hindout keystone that would be fun take kids and have fun

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, it did take a long time to prepare for a trip like this and there are plenty of ups and downs, but overall its worth the sacrifice. If you can't go on a long trip, you could make a checklist of destinations within a day or two of your home and hit all the places over a year. Creating purpose in travel helps make it even more meaningful.

[@florenciapaz5188]

Hy from Argentina ¡¡¡ Pleace upload more videos ¡¡

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks! I'm going as fast as I can! Will get started on Part 2 now and hope to release before the weekend this week! :) Thanks for watching.

[@florenciapaz5188]

Thanks ¡

[@johnsartori9685]

I am curious Marc, what do you do for a living?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Medical marketing, but today (3 years after this video) KYD is our main focus.

[@daveblu9082]

$24 dollar crappy toll road, sounds like something I would say, ya'll handled it well.

[@neillcampbell3138]

Could you save data by using a gps instead of google maps?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I think so... I've heard mixed data on how much data Google maps uses. However, you could download a city to your phone via Wifi and then not use data at all. We moved to Verizon unlimited and now don't worry about data. Pretty nice. Cheaper than the 5 phones sharing 40G.

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

I would love a decal please as well

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Okay! I'll get it getting some made. :)

[@dianecraig6055]

I spy a "Keep Your Daydream" tee shirt...how did I miss that announcement?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol... I got 6 to see how the shirt fit, colors, etc. Glad I did because I found a why to improve. Oh boy... announcement? I'll talk to Trish about it :)

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Hey there Diane... we finally created a shopify account to offer KYD shirts and stuff! We'll be adding more items and making an announcement, but I remembered your comment and thought I would go back to let you know :) keepyourdaydream.myshopify.com/

[@wolfpak8228]

Not much on Michigan , probably should of bypassed it

[@KeepYourDaydream]

We could have done more, but had too much fun with friends. Was also a good time to catch-up on work with solid wifi and stable environment. Next time we're there, we'll hit the upper peninsula.

[@danicacopp8376]

Where is Nathan???!???

[@KeepYourDaydream]

No kidding. He was suppose to follow us!

[@danicacopp8376]

I love the wet Maddie nose!!! 💕🐾💕

[@josephthomas4378]

Got to get rid of those Chinese tires. These RV companies put the cheapest tires they could find. Goodyear has the safest tires on the market

[@jeanmarietuggle3428]

I hope we don’t have your luck,?!

[@deballen6241]

I was born a Yooper. You were fine in the water until your lips turned blue then you got out until they turned pink and then you could get back in.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Good cold meter! :) Jim said the Lake turned 50 this week. I didn't need that much of a cleanse.

[@montiraruba2831]

Invest on all of your tires because your lifes and assets are riding on them. I buy 10-ply Load "E" tires on my truck and my trailers. Don't ever go with cheap ones. And don't buy Chinese made tires. Buy American made tires. Remember Load "E" 10-ply tires.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

That's exactly what I've been replacing them with. 10 ply E rated. Haven't had an issue with the replacements yet! I agree on the importance. Not to mention the damage.

[@jonnyjetstreamer997]

You don’t have a TPMS? Shame on you.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Dramatic.