RV Life | Worst Travel Day | Discover Springfield, MO

[@Steve-n-Tango]

I am so glad nobody except my dog is around when I watch your videos! I laughed like an idiot! You guys are awesome! By far my favorite KZbinrs! You guys make me rich to quit watching and start doing! A little over a year and I’ll be making my own memories as I watch yours!

[@KathyPetersonRealtor]

The more videos I watch, the more I admire this family !! Such a wholesome, wonderful, “got it together “ bunch. They make me wish I was young again with an RV ☺️

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you Kathy. You’re the best!! Please don’t change. 😀 Also, in full disclosure…don’t let the videos fool you, we’re a hot mess. LOL.

[@nyakundibose6972]

Gentleman the Mrs is a master of do it all (your dog -being shaved and being calm was exceptional to see). With love from Overland/expedition Africa family).

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@kennethwettlin5623]

As I'm a full time RVer. I watch many blogs and just happened across your today. All I can say is , I really enjoy watching yours. Nice to see down to earth RVer's and tell and show it the way it really is.FYI you need Walkie Talkies....

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thank you Kenneth!! We agree. Walkie Talkies are a no-brainer. We won’t tell you that they were in the truck the whole time just sitting there waiting to be used. 😀 Towing 43 feet of RV has its own unique challenges. As much as we wish it was….this isn’t the Hallmark Channel. LOL. We like to tell the whole story so everyone has a chance to experience it as we do. We love RVing and we love the RV Community. We want to give back as much as we receive from our neighbors. The infamous RV Newbie stage lasts a long time. We hope others can learn from our mistakes. Thanks again for the warm support. All the best from all of us here and safe travels! Pam & Lee

[@greg9323]

We all feel your pain. Thank you for sharing and glad you guys made it to your destination. Stay safe and have fun.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Greg! 👍

[@pmholcombe453]

As always we enjoyed another adventure with your family. Stay safe! Perry & Marilyn, Georgia fans. ❤️❤️

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Perry and Marilyn!! You guys are the best. We are glad we could share our mishaps and laughter. 😀 All the best! Pam and Lee.

[@ireneeickenhorst2326]

In 1954 just a few months after we got married my husband got shipped from Fort Lewis Washington to Germany he got 30 days to go see his mom and dad we down 99 to Bakersfield and picked up Route 66 which we stayed on to Albuquerque. At the time didn’t realize what a great memory that was going to be. Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix was a wash board I was really dreading opening cabinets and it was as bad as I figured. Another awesome video I give you kids a absolute 100 percent thumbs up 👍. My brother was a 18 wheeler all his life and I always told him keep the dirty side down and shiny side up. I am saying it to you some people don’t know what it means if not ask me.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Irene!! What an amazing experience to travel Route 66 during the height of its day. Such an awesome memory and thank you for sharing it with us and the kids. We traveled through Bakersfield and stopped in the Orange Groves 🍊. It was during Easter and we still remember the wonderful orange smell. Wishing you the best from all of us here!!!

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@jimcolts]

Just binged watch season 2, trying to catch up. :) Such great scenery and some laugh out loud happenings. Unless there is a functionality problem with your garage door that I can't see, if I were you I'd cancel the order on the new door and keep the "personalized" one you have created. It tells a story and provides a memory that a brand new one will not provide.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Jim. Thank you and we hope you liked the season. We had a lot of fun making those videos and there are definitely some memorable moments scattered throughout. Don’t worry about the door. We still haven’t replaced it. You are 100% correct, the memory is definitely worth keeping around. Best, Pam

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

I was in Branson last week. We stayed at KOA Holiday East. Enjoyed our stay there. I have always wanted to go to Springfield Bass Pro. Enjoy

[@discoveryboundrv]

We will take a look at the KOA there. We were talking to some people we met at the pumpkin patch and they told us about Springfield. It was pretty awesome. The Bass Pro is almost a 2 day event. There is just too much there. Besides, we’re RVers…we don’t go anywhere in a hurry. LOL. All the best from all of us here. Travel Safe.

[@momplusfive]

I love Bass Pro Shops, I have the Dallas TX Bass shop pic as my iphone background screen. I own so many baseball caps from there. I now will be making my way to Memphis and Branson.

[@discoveryboundrv]

We completely agree. Bass Pro Shops are like a big warm hug. 😀 Every year we get our Christmas pictures made there. It’s such a special tradition. There is so much to do in the Branson area. It’s amazing and fun. We only booked a few days this visit, but we will definitely stay a little longer next time.

[@Donna-xp5fi]

Love 💕 you guys!!! You guys are funny 😄 love ❤️ your video’s be safe & god bless you guys,,,,

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Donna! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. 😀❤️ The day is brighter and You’re the best!!!

[@deansingleton5594]

Next time you're dragging a little drop your leveling boards to get you through the dip.😉 Love watching the adventures. God bless

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Dean. Great tip. It’s always the obvious that you never see in front of you. We have the boards but don’t put two and two together until afterwards. LOL.

[@richardloebel]

Measure your rig in towing configuration. Twice or more. Add some for good luck. Break out the dymo label maker and print your confirmed height in english and metric and attach to your dashboard.

[@bobw349]

Yes drove that road, was bad even not pulling the trailer!!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Bob. Thanks for the confirmation. Glad to hear we aren’t the only ones that get to experience the true pleasure that road brings to everyone. 😀

[@perrymask7381]

Like your Videos, safe travels. Your not far from our stick’s and bricks…

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Perry. 👍

[@kevincameron8437]

I hated pulling our camper through Memphis!! The roads are the worst!! And as for the low bridges, I just follows big rigs..if they fit, I should fit!!! Another good video and thanks!

[@discoveryboundrv]

Memphis was a lot of firsts for us. Definitely!

[@eprohoda]

How ar things?! Like it- superb video-work-))

[@nextupcamping]

Haha this was the most entertaining video yet. Memphis roads are indeed terrible. I think dragging something behind the RV is a right of passage so you guys have made it to true RV Pro status now lol. By the way, welcome to our home state of Mississippi, and sorry for the continuance of bad roads. Safe travels

[@discoveryboundrv]

Mississippi is a beautiful state and we had a blast. The roads in Memphis were definitely one for the record books. It ranks close to Louisiana roads. LOL. Dropping the tailgate, dragging a poop hose on the interstate, and frozen Poop chutes in Virginia will definitely make you a strong contender for RV Pro status. 😀

[@jesseavalos08]

Wow! Trip 50 the things Y'all See on Y'all Road Adventures Love it .. why were they pointing at your motorhome or Vehicle

[@WestsontheMove]

Hey guys , we would highly recommend getting a Garmin RV 890 as it will keep you away from things like low overhangs. Also, 13' 7" seems to high. Have someone check the height of your 5th wheel and if you have air bags in the back, you may want to lower them. After we had our MORryde independent suspension and disc brakes installed we discover the 5th wheel needed to be lowered and the pin box also needed adjustment. We were at 13' 7" as well and got back down to 13' 4". @WestsontheMove

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Pete and Lisa! Love that you guys got the independent suspension. Hope it helps with the rig as your adventures continue. We have checked the height multiple times and we are a smidge over 13’ 6”. We don’t think it’s too much of a major concern, but we do raise our eyebrows on 13’ 7” bridges. 😀 Thank you so much for the GARMIN reference and user confirmation. If you guys haven’t seen any issues with it so far then it must be a winner. We will definitely check it out. Might wait to the Tampa RV show and try to get a better discount. LOL. Thanks again and all the best from all of us here. Pam & Lee

[@rebeladventures2887]

Another great video. Had to look up what a Macerator Pump is and does on a RV and I now have a favorite word “slurry”

[@discoveryboundrv]

LOL. That’s priceless!! Love it. We call it the Poop Blender. I still won’t use it. That would just add to the things I would have to clean. Nope! 🤣

[@rebeladventures2887]

@@discoveryboundrv I had to seriously put my slaw dog down and almost couldnt finish it while I processed exactly what the macerator does. It is just the wife and I now and I think we have finally decided what RV we want in the spring and we are going with the Grand Design Imagine 17MKE. Nice and small but still roomy for two people since its not a full time thing for us. Keep up the fun videos, you and Pam are great and fun to watch.

[@ronaldstout1587]

@@rebeladventures2887 That is the one we have, it is very roomy and has great counter space. Pulls great also!

[@rebeladventures2887]

@@ronaldstout1587 thanks for the feedback Ron. we have been researching and watching every video and horror story about RVing for the last 2 years and have been going back and forth if we really want to do this, then the wife saw that 17MKE and felt it was perfect. she gets panicked thinking about pulling a large rig and since its only her and I now and we will be doing it on weekends I think it will be perfect. I drive a Ram Rebel truck with the 392 gears so she should do great.

[@ronaldstout1587]

@@rebeladventures2887 I pull it with a Ram2500 and don't even know its back there. I also have a Blue Ox Sway Pro and its awesome. We take extended trips in ours and it really is all you need. We like to go off grid and to places you can't take a big trailer. It will be perfect for weekends for yall. Just try to get the dealer to throw in the sway bar. I also had them throw in a second battery!

[@darbowma]

I know exactly the Memphis roads you were on. We were beaten up on those roads. Our poor rig.

[@discoveryboundrv]

That stretch of road is a VERY memorable experience. 😀

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Just subbed, we’re waiting on our 377 to get to the dealer, so excited.you run the F450 or 350? Nice set up

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Steve. Congratulations!! You will love it. We run the F-350. They both have the same towing capacity but we went with F-350 dually due to the payload. Since the F-450 is heavier, there is less payload. I would recommend the F-450 for anyone towing over 20k pounds since the brakes and tires are a little larger. Fully loaded, the 377 doesn’t reach 20k pounds so a 450 would be a bit overkill. With that said, The little boy in me would always choose the bigger F-450 but Pam just shakes her head at me. LOL. Can’t say enough about it, we love it and you will too. Keep us posted on your journey and travel safe!!

[@ericgary1013]

Love watching you guys,but your 5th wheel is 13'6.if you are over that you need a premit.keep chasing the dotted line

[@duaneacha9284]

Please get an RV GPS of some sort. We use Garmin, you enter the size of your rig and it routes accordingly so your not going under an overpass that rips your AC unit off the top.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Duane. We agree. It’s on our list!! We are actually waiting until our Copilot subscription ends before we spend more money. Trying to offset the fuel prices and keep to a modest budget as we cross the country. Thanks again and all the best. 👍

[@richardokelly9999]

Two suggestions. 1} I do NOT trust any GPS. I use the Motor Carrion's Map book You can get at any truck stop or Amazon. It highlights all roads that semis can travel on. If they can go I can go. 2 } Purchase Snap Pads for your levelers instead of using boards.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks for the tips and well received. We will definitely pick up a trucker map at our next truck stop. Snap pads have been on our list for a while, but it seems our disposable income is a bit tougher to find lately. 😀 We agree, save your strut pads and protect them. The front stabilizers are the single point fail of the whole rig. Thanks again for the tips. 👍

[@michaelskvarek6857]

Do snap pads lift one side higher than the other to level you out? That's what the boards are for...right?

[@santini1953]

Get a C.B. in your rig so you can ask them if they see anything wrong. I have a CB and run ch.19 anytime i'm on the road. MIDNIGHT RIDER Athens, Al.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks for the tip Midnight Rider!! Getting a CB isn’t the problem. We bought one a few months ago. It’s the whole installing it in the truck. That’s where my procrastination sets in. 🤣. Even having a portable handheld CB radio is worth every penny! Thanks again!

[@santini1953]

@@discoveryboundrv , get it installed in case i see you and want to shout at you. I would like to see an install video too.

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Wow what a road trip I can’t believe it. Could you not see it in your mirror or rear view cameras?? And I’m guessing you never used it before? you sound like you didn’t even know it was there. We been to both those bass pro shops.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Definitely a whirlwind road trip indeed. We didn’t have our rear view camera running at the time, and honestly it happened so fast that we were more confused than anything else. We definitely knew the macerator hose was there, but we have never used it before. It’s a wonderful feature and I am glad we have it. Especially traveling through Canada. Thanks and all the best.

[@jesseavalos08]

That's Funny a poop master !

[@johnpossible6292]

With what you guys have learned so far about your rig. Would you go with another North Point or would you consider going with another brand ? Me and my wife love Jaycos she loves the Eagles but we also love the looks of the North Point but we only see videos of them. Id love to no what you think of your overall experience owning a Jayco. Also ... if you ever come to Ct we have a beautiful Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport and a huge Cabella’s in West Hartford that are right off the interstates.

[@discoveryboundrv]

So glad you asked. We are not brand centric. We are quality and longevity centric. Because of that, the Jayco’s were hands down the best cabinets, finishings, and value for re-trade. The last one was the most important because you want to buy something that is already in demand in case you need to sell it. The Eagle offered a great package but the Northpoint was by far the best value. Pinnacle was too excessive and too many electronics will just cause you more problems. If we had to do it again, we would do the exact same thing. Northpoint. Jayco is not all roses though. Customer service could use a touch up but again we wouldn’t change a thing. The Jayco Northpoint Facebook group is the best. Just our two cents. Hope it helps and good luck. Pam said you guys have great taste in RV’s. 😀👍

[@johnpossible6292]

@@discoveryboundrv Thankyou for replying... your real world knowledge and opinion about owning a Jayco product is extremely helpful in determining what brand and model me and my wife choose for our next camper .

[@docholiday1034]

Hartford one is big big 🤣 live 30 miles away. Bridgeport is a little ...well i worked down there so not so great. Cabellas is at least east hartford...👍👍😕

[@johnpossible6292]

@@docholiday1034 ya no when Bass Pro opened i applied for a job there but was not hired. After reading your comment maybe they did me a favor. Did i read you right?

[@docholiday1034]

@@johnpossible6292 I believe you actually dodged a bullet. And in more than one way 🤣🤣🤣👍 Bridgeport is getting better but still not a great area code. I was always armed.....i started work in the area back in 80s till not long ago....

[@mariagarito]

Great video, love you guys. Question: why were you pumping your trailer brakes down the bumpy road? Newby RVer here who loves to learn.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Maria. Great question. We only have experience with 5th Wheels. When you are traveling down the interstate big bumps in the road (especially bridges) will cause your trailer to “buck” like a riding horse. Basically, the trailer starts an up and down motion that is different than the truck. Using the trailer brake will essentially pull the trailer away from the truck and quickly dampen or stop the bucking. It actually happens quite often as interstates are different across the USA. This video showed a stretch of interstate that was one for the record books. 😀. Hope this helps and travel safe.

[@mariagarito]

@@discoveryboundrv Thsnk you so much for clarifying. I didn’t know this. Much appreciated. Happy and continued safe travels.

[@trustme7731]

I have found that most large cities have freeways in horrible condition. On the up side we have found most interstates out of the cities are very good. The biggest problem I see is that even new and nearly new interstates can be horrible to drive on too. It's terrible construction methods. Some seem to curve up at every joint, some are wavy and the bridge joints aren't flush. There must be a lot of payoffs being made for this crap to pass inspection.

[@beverine1322]

We say the same stuff pullin our 5th wheel on a 1 ton. Im a painter, when I patch a wall or tape new drywall it must be as smooth as a babies butt. How is it ok for these roads/bridges to be so bone jarring rough.

[@jamesholmes9493]

Backroads USA are the best.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi James. We agree. After this trip, we want to do an entire season on just taking America’s backroads. It’s a little more difficult with the Rig being 13’ 7”. Might have to call it Season of truck routes. 😀

[@monagliniany2323]

Pamela, how do you pick your songs? Mona

[@discoveryboundrv]

Hi Mona. LOL. We have many subscriptions and spend countless hours trying to find great songs that balance out our videos. You may not notice it, but sometimes Lee will make his own song out of a few others. He gets a giggle out of it. 😀

[@monagliniany2323]

@@discoveryboundrv omg. He does an Awsome job He never gets mad! That’s so cool. Where are you now?!

[@ATLJonathanH]

It is the sewer for a nose in first class A

[@jesseavalos08]

Wow! So that's why people flag Y'all Down because of that hose ..

[@discoveryboundrv]

Yep. We are glad they did too. You never know what will happen on the interstate. Glad it was only a poop hose and nothing major.

[@elkebelli428]

Ist das Rocky ?

[@discoveryboundrv]

Der mit den dunkelbraunen Flecken ist Tidbit, und der Hellbraune mit Weiss ist Rocky. 😊

[@discoveryboundrv]

Das Video ist schon aelter.

[@TheViewfromBethlehem]

Memphis and (even worse) West Memphis are among the worst cities in the South. The roads are tore up, the bridges ancient and the drivers are sobs. I wouldn't dream of living there. Visit Sun Records... although parking a dually is tough... visit the (former basketball arena) Pyramid/Bass Pro Shops, leave town and never return. I am assuming that you were headed to the Jellystone RV Park in Mississippi for the kids... and the closest Costco. Tom Sawyer RV Park in West Memphis is right on the Mississippi River where you can watch the barges go past, but you can also see the barges from the Riverside RV Park in Natchez Ms / Vidalia, La., where it is slightly more civilized.

[@discoveryboundrv]

You know the area very well. Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, we were heading to Jellystone. The girls loved it. It was definitely a learning experience for us dealing with the roads and congestion. We will make sure to come back and explore more on our next visit. We didn’t get to the Bass Pro Shop on this trip. Pam wants to take a riverboat tour. Might have to research that one a little bit. 😀

[@docholiday1034]

Probably not a good idea to broadcast your 13.7 height. Legal in us is 13. 6. As a otr driver don’t worry to much on interstates. I regularly run 13.9 -14 most places on interstates. But a few you need to watch. If it says 13.9 it’s probably 14 . But state roads are all over the place.

[@discoveryboundrv]

Thanks Doc! We did a measurement a while back and it was a smidge over 13’ 6”. Let’s just say not quite a full 13’ 7” but definitely above the standard 13’ 6”. We just round it up for safe measure. 👍. Traveling the country, there are so many areas that different than the next. If you see us stressing out over a bridge, it’s because there were 10 others not on camera that we were hitting the brakes over. LOL. Thanks again and safe travels.

[@docholiday1034]

@@discoveryboundrv just hung up the keys to the Peterbilt after 50 years....so we are out there camping but only 11.4 🤣. Much better than my oversize loads in the past 17wide 16 high. So I understand your being careful.....something many dont do any more. Wife and i love you travels...thanks for all you do.👍👍👍🤣 Safe travels friends. If in ct give a yell....