Rv Travel - From The Florida Keys To The Cabin: Loading The Motorcycle For The First Time!

We had some surprises loading the motorcycle into the new RV for the first time! But before that, we must catch you up on all the fun between the Keys and the Cabin.
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[@randyphillips559]

Hint: when backing motorcycle down step ramps, motor off, bike in gear, slip the clutch to control speed, otherwise front brake can skid with possible disastrous results!

[@thatdave86]

Or splash out on a Bike lift that many bike people have on their truck bed ,it does all the work without being on the bike ,and if the bike had to be loaded because of engine failure or the wife had to put the bike away ,she could .

[@kennethbeauchamp7453]

We could see in the mirror of the door how it went when the mat slid down the ramp when unloading bike. Nice save!!

[@marydelfico8406]

My first memory of my visit to South of the Border was in 1971. It was our usual stop from NY to Florida in August every year. I do not know how my parents did it every year with 7 kids in the car. We couldn’t wait to get to SOB. My Dd would always point out the signs to SOB, he was counting down, lol. I was in my bathing suit dragging my Dad to the pool. My fondest memories. My Dad always swam with me I was the youngest. We stayed in the hotel part. Glad you are all settled and back on the road. Enjoy your visit with Pedro. Safe travels.

[@domenickruttura5412]

Enjoyed so much safe travels good health

[@primalperry5667]

man when I saw that mat start to slide... Luckily the reflection in the interior door glass showed that the bike was still upright, followed by a chuckle. Whew!

[@cherylnewell9912]

I bet it feels good to get back out best wishes

[@robertnasser9937]

SOTB is cheesy but so old school, it’s a great place to stop for a day/night

[@kevp6161]

Great video! Love the new rig. My sweet wife would prefer me backing up that driveway, tho, so as not to tear up the grass….. You know, like a pro! 😳😂

[@TheFiremanJoe]

I load my side by side in my toy hauler, it has linoleum. I haven’t had any problems with the tires damaging the floor so far.

[@helenguilford7510]

I love the music you choose for your videos. Can’t wait till the next one.😊

[@mikeyaw7531]

Gotta say pulling out of my trailer sure love my Goldwing with the walking forward and reverse.

[@cathyjohnson9727]

Love your new rig but thankful for our Airstream with no slides to deal with while stopping for lunch.

[@rickrichardson5329]

Glad to see yall back on the road. It's so much fun watching ya'll. That expression on Tara's face when you back the bike out was priceless. Ya'll stay safe

[@thomasseals7670]

My wife is from Bryson City, and I grew up in Sylva. I used to fish and swim in the Nantahala River. Great place...Great video!!!

[@richardsollenberger2316]

Remember the old Berma shave sings on the side of the road ? Lol

[@tedbutts6932]

I always love driving by the South of the Border, my girls love seeing the signs on 95

[@livetourride]

Dang… you freaked us out with Lucille! I thought you were going to drop Lucille and I was like “NOOO. Don’t drop Lucille!” Allison punched me and said “Forget about Lucille - what about Tara???!!!” 😂

[@ChangingLanes]

😂🤣

[@bikabill5182]

In the mid 70s I lived in Raleigh, NC, and a local radio station there did a contest in which the winners won a free overnight stay at South of the Border. Which meant, gas money and hotel cost. LOL!!!

[@bikabill5182]

BTW, it was cheesy then too!

[@garryhammond3117]

Can't wait for part two! - Cheers!

[@Hopoproofficial]

Glad to see you guys back on the road. It's a joy watching you guys.

[@Misscutieful1]

Loving the content with the new rv!!! Safe travels!

[@MrCmetzler]

Happy to see the new rig working out for you guys!

[@tcoker6616]

That was funny as hell!

[@rvadventuresofdavidkarenlu3362]

Tara , you do an amazing job at editing y’all’s video’s. Your the best. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianlykins6663]

Hey guys, glad to see ya'll on the road again. Hope the "shakedown" run goes well. Tara, I hope your treatments are going well for you. Great video so far and I would expect no less from ya'll. God bless yall on the road and stay safe on your travels.

[@mnmandthegang]

Great video, love your bike and the way Tara almost freaked out while you were backing up. 🤣 Safe travels

[@kimsomerville8692]

When I hauled my ultra in an enclosed trailer I found putting the bike in 2nd gear ( not running) and using your clutch to control your off load speed . Much much safer. Front tire doesn’t hold as well as the rear tire. Much more control. Great content keep up the good videos.

[@BecauseWeRide]

This! Same thing for me when unloading the wife's 800+ lb Road Glide Special... the front brake will only provide a nice skid line on the ramp door. LOL

[@markmeldrum6513]

Glad the adventure continues. Tara I hope you are feeling better it looks like you are at least I hope so. Safe travels

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great audio sounds. Great view. Big city. Nice place. 👍

[@larryburkett9628]

When we are backing around in a campground or other close quarters, we use the cell phones. She is watching and our F450 runs thru the blue tooth, so it is hands free.😁😁😁😁

[@ChangingLanes]

What about when you have no cell signal?

[@victoriaheatherly5877]

It’s great to see you both and of course Dasie!

[@dennislautner8709]

You two are very good at making an interesting video. Always look Forward to yours, never disappointed!

[@timaz1066]

Another reason I like living in a motorhome and flat towing a car is that I can just level interest up on the airbags and not even have to get out. Thanks for the video.

[@leonajameson8902]

Love it. Fun stuff

[@fiona3418]

Silicone swirls on bottom of mat might work

[@pamelaschilling9464]

Your truck and rv look amazing together. Love it

[@sickjohnson]

Awesome!!!

[@HappyRamblingCamper]

Backing my Harley UL out of our toy hauler is always fun lol… I raise the tongue as high as it goes using those orange blocks and still always tension between me and the wife 🤣🤣🤣.. nothing like backin’ up 900 plus lbs of Harley down a toy hauler ramp..

[@kevincameron8437]

I love driving by SOB at night with everything all lit up! And I grew up traveling I-95 too and reading all of those SOB billboards too.

[@louvin5671]

When I was a kid we drove from CT to FL every summer to visit my grandparents in FL. And I really think we saw those signs.

[@linasoper3906]

Glad no one was hurt. However it was funny. Saw the bike thru the mirror backing up.😊

[@WolfyFam]

Noice video pal 👏🤜

[@razmondpush2971]

So glad to tag a long for all of the interesting content, as well as seeing the whole famdamily together. This is for No snow dayz, few rain dayz and very few 85 degree plus days. Happy trails.

[@cathybeall986]

South of the border campground was different being locked in when we stayed there. Glad you all are back on the road. Safe travels!

[@vince8705]

We stay in Pedro’s on our way south going home to Florida, can’t beat location and price is good, clean bathrooms, full hookups.

[@mkelsho]

You should cross those straps. Front right tie down to rear right of bike, rear right tie down to front of bike, and so on. Not only will it prevent the bike from moving side to side, it will also prevent the bike from moving front and rear

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

Have driven by South of the Border a bunch of times but never stopped. Can’t wait to see your reaction. Love the new set up. Looks like it is coming together nicely

[@gerryaustin8687]

My friends and I used to do a lot of hiking/camping in Nantahala in high school. Beautiful place

[@Oriskany34Ken]

New rig and Lucille...yay! We use the Wheel Dock too. It is bolted to a 2x2 aluminum angle in the middle. On the ends, the angle is bolted through the tie down pad-eyes! Solid! So looking forward to the new adventures!

[@lawrencebest9943]

It has rained all but 4 weekends this year in NC. This past weekend was a dry one. The Peddler Steak House is a great place at SOB. This is also where we go to get our Fireworks. From Durham its just a little over halfway to Myrtle Beach

[@franlaplume8243]

Enjoy your videos and love the new Toy Hauler. I have a Toy Hauler and had the same issue backing my bikes out. I went to Tractor Supply and purchased two Horse stable mats 4'x6' and they work awesome. My wife and I are doing our first shakedown trip for this season in a couple of weeks. We are looking forward to it. Safe travels to camping season.

[@xaviermartinez6642]

The reflection in the glass door to the living area revealed that you stayed upright, nice job . I had a similar situation unloading my Road King in the rain off a tilt trailer, it worked out as well for me. 😅

[@pr2007]

That's why they put textured rubber floors in the garage

[@grayfox9911]

Daisy looks like a happy girl! :) Be careful on your N bound trip!

[@dennish2970]

We have the same “pretty” flooring in are Cruiser Toy hauler . We also bought the same rubber garage mat to roll out when the bikes on board . We also had that exact scary moment off loading the first time ! I now have the wheel chuck latched to the floor pinching the mat under it . Works like a charm! Also are ramp is shorter then the monument so I put my bike in first gear (engine off) and use the clutch as a rear brake coming down the ramp to help any front wheel slide . Love your videos!! Keep up the great content . Dennis & April Horay.

[@fuzion430journey3]

Get the traction mats that you put underneath the carpet that keep the carpet in place and put it under that piece of mat that he got

[@sandrapicard422]

Beautiful trailer, did you need it that long for any reason!! It is super super nice!!!!! Your dog is pretty sweet too! Hope you’re treatments are helping!! Good luck with the trip/🫰🏻❤😊

[@besscorriveau]

Looking forward to seeing your video on Wilmington. I was stationed there as well as Jacksonville which is an hour away. Hope you went to see the battleship. 🙂

[@doloresbruce3622]

haha, we stay at South of the border every year on our way south. Thanks for the video

[@doakkrause5862]

Love the videos! Chad, one consideration for the mat are the horse stall mats at Tractor Supply. They are heavier and may work better for your application. Hope all goes well with the treatments Tara. Great job as usual with the videos and music!

[@janmoline]

They are heavy and some are quite thick. I used mine to create a pad that I use under the Leveling feet (yes, I've got the snap on pads but...) when in areas with mud or clay. The horse stall pad was cut to slightly longer but same width as Leveling blocks. They are much easier to clean. I've also used them under the Leveling blocks in gravel.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

South of the Border, ha. I had to stop there at 3 am one time on an all nighter drive to Florida. It was creepy. But I love the huge sombrero.

[@jc525exc]

Been there, done that. My wife was standing by as I rolled out back & pulled rug, chalk & wife out back. She rolled down ramp onto the street. Fortunately only a skinned knee. Never again- exiting I always leave engine off and in gear and use clutch to stop me and not grab front brake. We laughed , but could have ended badly.

[@micheleearnhart5595]

I was surprised to see that you stopped in Lugoff, that is where I am.

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@JeffDentler]

We stayed at SOB on our way home to PA from Disney. It's nice for an overnighter. Unfortunately, within 4 hours of leaving SOB our almost 14-year old dog passed away on our couch in the motorhome. The remaining 7 hour drive home was a nightmare, so it is not a great memory for us.

[@bethhudson7318]

My kids used to count the signs! Glad they took 90% of them down, and yes, it's a tourist trap. We don't see many people there anymore.

[@davidoverholt251]

So sad Tara was feeling bad and missed the adventure with Phil and Stacy! Hope you feel better Tara!

[@davidaponte1198]

I look forward to you’re video of “South Of The Border”, triggered a lot memories when you guys pulled in

[@epiccoloradokhrisstclair7789]

Got most of the bike backing out in the reflection on the door behind Tara…😂

[@rickhudson3423]

I noticed while you were at the rest stop you were leveling while you had your stairs down and door closed. I did that with my previous 5th wheel and the stairs lifted slightly and damaged our door. Just wanted to pass that along so that costly mistake doesn’t happen to you. Great looking rig. Enjoy your travels.

[@ChangingLanes]

I should have mentioned that.. When we park mostly nose-low, raising the front end wont damage the steps. If there's any question, I raise the steps.

[@AmJaxineer]

In Wilmington, take Lucille and head over to Ft. Caswell. After, head north a bit and make your way to Bald Head island ferry and take it over to Ft. Fisher. When done, 421 northward from there for about 5 miles is kinda scenic.

[@ChangingLanes]

We've already left that area... We ended up riding down to Carolina Beach and Ft Fisher from the KOA. Pretty area but it was very busy with construction, a wedding, a quinceanera, and prom pictures.. LOL

[@user-zz4bb3oq9x]

I like the bed that you have for Daisy in the truck. I’m wondering where you purchased it from?

[@Texassippi-Untethered]

I had youtube playing in the background as I was folding laundry. When I heard your alarm notification, my dog and I both thought someone was coming in our front gate 🤣. Our gate sensors have the same alarm sound. Also, were y’all in Key West in January? I saw Phil & Stacy there when we were there for a music festival. Safe travels, glad y’all are back out on the road!

[@jamesbitb]

Camp Pedro is decent overnight stop for us. Well sized level sites, full hookup and not too pricey. Do you always ground your jacks for lunch at rest stops? In all my years of travel if I was within a degree of level (no different then some RV parks) I don't bother grounding the jacks. Been doing it that way for 10 years and multiple RVs without issue. I hope you do a full review on the Volta system and how it ties into your truck. It sounds so interesting.

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

SOTB looks deserted, used to be packed in the 90’s. Had to drive by it every time we went from Bragg to Hunter AAF in Savannah.

[@markle2025]

I had the exact same experience when unloading my Harley Limited the first time. Seemed like a good plan at the time! Now I secure my Wheel Dock and have mat under that area only. FYI...those of us who have been doing this for a while, never start the bike when backing out. Have bike in gear, and use both the clutch and front brake to control speed. Try it, I feel you will like it.

[@ChangingLanes]

Interesting.. I use the clutch with the engine running to "brake" the rear wheel...

[@markle2025]

@@ChangingLanes Same result with engine off if bike is in gear.

[@markle2025]

@@ChangingLanes Also gives you the option of safe, solid stop anywhere in the process by simply releasing the clutch. Not an option with engine running.

[@loonhauler]

I fell into the black hole of full time rving videos on KZbin during the early stages of covid lockdowns, and yours is one of my favourites. I think you’re going to find out that almost anything you put underneath your ride is going to scuff the new flooring. It looked like the rug you used slid as you stopped. Yes, it was slippery, but even something that has more gripsion on the underside, is going to move, even a fraction of an inch. And over time, that’s gonna leave a mark. I’m not sure if there’s a way to stop that from happening without permanently fixing the material on the floor. At least not without sitting around for a while and having a couple beverages while you ponder the situation……🤔😏🍺😉 You might even need to get a couple buddies to help with the drinking-I MEAN PONDERING!! That’s what I meant! You should never try to do too much pondering on your own. Nothing good ever happens when you do that.

[@ericbrumley9026]

We carry my wife’s car and my RoadGlide on a flatbed behind our class a. My ramps are not as long but are much more narrow. Up is easy. Down is kinda scary. Just gotta let it go. Hope to meet you at Nationals.

[@losttoolsgarage1043]

while in Wilmington check out the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA

[@WhiteFox011]

That sounds like all the signs that lead you to WALL DRUG! LOL

[@KennethLongcrier]

You think "South of the Border SC" is cheesy, try driving West on I90, seeing all the signs advertising Wall SD!

[@johnnylightning1491]

I guess the good thing is you didn't drop the bike or put Tara on her you-know-what. I never heard of South of the Border before but I've only been on I-95 in that area twice in my life. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@lisalancaster1097]

I got married to my first husband at south of the border lol it's cheesy

[@joshsuperduty1270]

How does the power extended mirrors work when towing n do they provide great rear view n visibility

[@danielellington8407]

Love your new designer RV! Never seen anything that long on the road. What’s the length of just the RV? And what is it with the truck hooked up to it? But it’s nice guys.

[@stevenbrowningsr1144]

Sound like SOB hasn't quite come back from Covid yet.

[@fuzion430journey3]

I wouldn’t trust those tiedowns in the floor I would put need ones in that are bolted to the frame, that’s why I love our keystone!!!, I’ve seen those cheesy things rip right out of the floor

[@vickery1963]

Great video, editing, and sound track as usual. Did you have any repercussions from eating at SOB? LOL IT happens.

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL.. We ate at the steakhouse there and it was actually very good!

[@ToddM452]

How about those 2x2 x 1/4” thick puzzle shape squares?

[@jamesrudd6029]

Depending on where you are heading I know there is a Buc ees on 95 north if you haven’t been it is a definite need to stop but I know y’all have been all over just can’t remember if y’all have been there

[@alanknight4418]

We have been to both south of the border and wall drug. Both have signs for miles and miles. Both are beyond cheesy.

[@craighennager5393]

Has the Happyjack ever come down on traveling? Ours came down twice. Lucky it landed on the luggage rack. I'm going to pin the rails from now on.

[@ChangingLanes]

No.. but we did have pins on the 397. I will be adding those as a precaution soon.

[@fuzion430journey3]

I see you holding your finger on the trailer brake mechanism, does that ford not have an engine break?

[@RVUntethered]

This isn’t video-related necessarily..but Tara, I think your hair is super cute with the crimps! 😊 I just try to keep my tamed down. 😂

[@RVUntethered]

Heads up Changing! I’m getting some spam for Telegram on your comment responses. 🙂. Safe travels!

[@brianimes7349]

Tourist Trap!!!!!!!! I stopped here many times going from VA. to Florida. I bypassed it the last 3 times. Nothing but a tourist trap.

[@ChangingLanes]

Oh, absolutely a tourist trap! A throwback from the 80's..

[@kentwicker6818]

For your LCI system did you have to go inside to unlock the in motion lock? I have to put stairs down, go inside, unlock, then pick stairs up, then level so i usually just use the leveler keypad then use the app for the slides so i can make sure they don't hit anything. I'm thinking of putting a light switch in the storage bay connected to one of the LCI light switches thst i can toggle which will unlock the in motion lock.but need to figure out how they work first.

[@ChangingLanes]

Yes.. that can be annoying and sometimes I have to disconnect the 7-way.

[@joshsuperduty1270]

Hey Chad n Tara how’s the 410 vs the 397TH also is the 410 the replacement for 397 ? Also how’s the F450 for towing compared to the F350 ? Great video

[@ChangingLanes]

The 450 is far better than the 350 was... Yes. the 410 replaced the 397.

[@cbob1]

Good save with the bike! Good view from the door glass / mirror. I wouldn't trust a sticky mat but bolt the front wheel clamp down with some flush anchors clamping the mat in between. Tie down locations don't prevent much forward / back movement (remember, that's 700+ lbs!).

[@garretlewis4103]

Good job keeping the motorcycle up when that mat slipped. We could see you in the mirror. Have you thought about mounting the wheel stop to the floor with something where you could easily remove it at camp?

[@ChangingLanes]

That's certainly a consideration.

[@garretlewis4103]

@@ChangingLanes I have a utility trailer and have it set up where I can install/remove the wheel stop. On your RV you would definitely want to use some type of fastener system (like a rivnut) where everything can be bolted and unbolted from the top. Of course on my utility trailer I didn’t have to worry about top only access. Just an idea.

[@ronhile266]

Are we doing damage to our slides opening them when not level?