RVING THE CALIFORNIA COAST Q&A

We had many questions and a few concerns prior to RVing California...especially in the summer. We asked you on Fbook what questions you had to create our RVing California Coast Q&A!
Here are the 7 questions we answer in this video.
1. How did we decide where to visit?
2. What places did you want to visit, but didn't?
3. How did "no reservations" work in California?
4. What was our favorite Harvest Host?
5. What expensive is it?
6. How was driving an RV on the PCH & 101?
7. When is the best time to visit?
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[@dzymslizzy3641]

As a California native, born and raised in San Francisco, and spending many summers tent-camping with my parents, I must say, you've done a bang-up job of outlining the pros and cons by season and destinations. I would add, however, that it does snow in the mountains, and depending on the weather of a given year, there may still be snow and chain requirements as late as May. The coast is gorgeous, but don't miss the inland central valley, either--but in mid summer, be prepared for temperatures that can reach triple-digits sometimes for a week at a time. State capitol of Sacramento lies within, and the super fun Old Town Sac makes for a fun day or two. It it's redwoods you want to see, you're probably going to be safer and mentally more comfortable on the Redwood Highway, (101) than on the coast road. Muir Woods in Marin County is splendid, and tour busses do go there, but I sure wouldn't want to be driving anything much bigger than my PT Cruiser on that road; it's nail-biting in places! Thanks again for your awesome, informative videos.

[@sjrr124]

Best time to visit the North Coast of California is September and October. Usually the summer fog and winds are gone by then so the temperatures are the warmest and once the kids are back in school areas are less crowded.

[@irishpatriot2358]

Marc and Tricia ~ I wanted to begin by saying that I am so grateful for stumbling onto your channel so many months ago. I knew right away that I had found something very special. I knew that I was going to be hooked right away (maybe binge watching all of season one in two days had something to do with that). I also wanted to thank you. Thank you for not only being entirely entertaining but also for being an inspiration. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved camping/ rv-ing and I want my children to have those same amazing experiences. You both are always so positive, honest, and genuine that it really reminds you just how important it is to cherish every single moment you have with your family. I remember a long time ago when you said "you only get 18 summers with your kids." That really spoke volumes. I also was able to get my wife hooked because of your Maine episode. One of our favorite places on earth is Camden so if you ever go back I highly recommend it. Now she wants an RV too! Sorry for being so long winded but I just really wanted to thank you for bringing us along on all of your adventures. It is an honor to tag along with you on your journey and we look forward to many more years to come! Safe travels!

[@rickyrox341]

A wrap-up video per state is a great idea. Thank you for your entertaining work. Keep up the awesomeness!

[@sharonb-exploringcoasttoco7577]

OMG - I always get excited to see a new KYD video - and YES! the recaps are great.

[@lyleorr9832]

It if means we get MORE videos of you 2, I'm all for it!! SO YES!!! Seriously - love the state recap - great info in this one.

[@roseblascrompton5580]

Yes, we love the wrap ups! You guys are awesome! My husband and I love following your adventures. So, thank you for sharing. We're so ready to take the plunge and go full-time RV'ing. Keep your videos coming...

[@annek1226]

Outstanding as usual! I'm seriously jealous! Love the pics. That drone was a great investment!

[@golfnut2599]

you just gave the best advice ever, go when you can go and deal with whatever, thanks for the great videos, love the recap videos, keep them coming

[@teppersmithtravels7964]

Really appreciate all of your incites and your positivity ☺️

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

It is such a pleasure to watch your video's. Your happiness and laughter is so infectious.

[@raquelmontanez6959]

I love the review of the whole state! Can't wait for the next video!

[@tammiecarbohn6796]

I agree on the “No Reservations” plan. I did that when we went cross country and it worked out fine.

[@rubendominguez2868]

Yes! Please do a wrap up after each state! Thanks again you two. Always a pleasure to watch you guys! Safe travels!

[@donellagallo7079]

I love the recap - great job! Look forward to more of them...

[@JessicaBowen01]

LOVE the wrap up video!! Please keep them coming. Love watching you guys!

[@mysticlee785]

Hey thank you I needed to hear that been feeling down about leaving late for my trip worried about the weather and you’re right just going whenever and being prepared is the best thing thank you enjoy your travels

[@mishu3271]

Hi Marc and Trish! Hope you have your free Parks Canada pass to celebrate Canada's 150th! Recommendations: Revelstoke BC -Taco Truck, Giant cedars boardwalk, upload pics at any National park that has the "red chairs" (its a tradition), Banff hot springs, johnson canyon hike (check to see that it is open - there was a fisheries problem in the area last year - albertans are passionate fisher folk!), icefields parkway (yes, take the ice coach onto the Athabaska Glacier before its too late!), Jasper if you have time, Kananaskis region just west of Calgary, Waterton Pk in southern Alberta backing onto Glacier Park in Montana (must do sun to sky road tour - w/o Ginger!!! 😱. Much more around every corner! Enjoy!

[@alanjones9884]

Love the wrap of each state. Great job guys.

[@paulatom8971]

Next time you are in Paso Robles "Ro-bulls", as the locals say.... check out the history. We are not just wine. So much to explore on the central coast. Happy you were able to enjoy what you were able to. This area has been my playground all my life.

[@bdsnook54]

Absolutely! keep the State Recaps coming....We have been to lot of the same places on motorcycles, but never took the time to immerse ourselves like you have. It is giving us inspiration to go back to these places.....thank you!

[@scottmaschino1927]

Another great vlog. I definitely like the state recap videos. Same as I like the "tips and tricks, whatever edition." Even though you are kind of doing a "no reservations" trip, it shows that you did your research to find some of the best options for you. That you share it with others so we can learn from your experiences is great. Thanks for letting us be part of the daydream.

[@tiverton]

The toughest drive on route 1 in my opinion is between Leggett and California coast. There are may sharp turns and absolutely no shoulder. You have to use opposite lane to make turns. However you are not alone. Often you see a logging truck doing the same thing in opposite direction. So go slow and peak around turns best you can. We drove it with a 32 foot 5th wheel. I didn't think it was difficult. Later at a gas station in Ft. Bragg, I chatted with a professional truck driver who was pulling a 37 foot 5th wheel behind a GMC. He said that the above mentioned part of the road was the most stressful time he had driving. I didn't think it a big deal myself.

[@LeisureTravelers]

Loved the video, all of them in fact. Excited to hear you are going to Banff as this will be our fall destination this year. Safe travels!

[@cmlowers]

Loved your recap of California and would love to see recaps of other states you visit. Great video and info. Thanks

[@Kecarter1]

Love the wrap up by state...very helpful...enjoy your journey with that wonderful family...

[@ncdean62]

Love the recap videos. Fixing to buy our first rv at 55. Learning alot from your videos. Keep doing what your doing! Love your vlogs...

[@tompryor6269]

Trichia and Mark..Great videos. The wife and I are relatively (2 months) new in the RV community. We bought a Jayco 195RB because it's just the two of us. (yep, a sprinter).. So far, we've been doing mainly local weekend jaunts. We live in San Diego and of course, are aware of the many costs. Like you said in the video, timing is everything. Since there isn't really an "off season" here, a little planning to miss the summer break period helps, the traffic can be cruel. Anyway, love the videos and advice, keep them coming. Best of enjoyment in your travels. Tom and Nancy

[@crystalwonn7480]

Absolutely keep up the good work and love the state by state wrap up!!!!

[@californiaexploring7319]

Great recap. Am a CA natives and you even got me excited about exploring more of my backyard. Thx

[@Livefreediefree]

Well I just finished watching all of the episodes. Great work on the video editing Marc. It is nice to see you guys keep your videos real and free flowing. It reminds me of SVdelos. We have just purchased a fifthwheel and plan on leaving next September after we sell everything. My wife is going to be stuck in a wheelchair in a few years so we want to go see the world before she can't. We love your family and all the hilarious moments you guys share with us. We will be supporting you guys asap. Keep all the good times coming, winters are long in Canada and it will make the winter shorter watching you guys. Thanx so much!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment. Delos was Ep 3 of our podcast. Check it out. The interview was on their channel a year later! I thought we ran behind! www.keepyourdaydream.com/sv-delos/ Love to hear you're making the most of life.

[@PriestP33]

Love the recaps - Great video :)

[@BettyA]

Love the recaps too. Glad to hear you're going to Banff too. I thought it would have been a shame to be that close and not get there. From what I've seen on the internet, that whole region is amazing. Love all your videos.

[@sheilahag]

YES, I like your recap videos on the State! Keep it up. Youre going to LOVE Canada!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@hikup284]

Yes......LOVE the recaps! Thank you!!

[@cleverblonde4406]

Yes, the wrap is a great idea. You guys... I'm back at university now, see you in the summer break. Take care and have fun.

[@Berrypancakes229]

Thanks for the information. Will need this in the future of RV travels.

[@roberttaylor6360]

The wife and I retired a few years back and are getting ready to start touring the country with our Trailmanor RV. VERY economical to tow (16-18 mpg) with a new Chevy Traverse. Your videos are a wealth of information and have helped us to start long term planning, especially for Alaska. Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@0HARE]

Thank you for a great recap. I learned a lot from it. Your RVing insight is second to none. I have spent a good bit of time in CA, but mostly back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, in a semi-tractor trailer. California is an amazingly beautiful and diverse state, with SO much to offer. The beauty and climate are spectacular. The Alabama Hills are calling out to me. California Dreaming

[@parkermj]

Great content and presentation as always. You're an inspiration to many! Your channel should be and will be way more than 48k. :)

[@amypletcher4411]

Thank you for the recap on your visited states!! Plus, this explained the jackets. You went in April 2017 which also made it cheaper to camp. Thank you!!!

[@sandylee7896]

You two are so awesome! Another great video. Safe travels and keep it coming, you are truly my favorite. ~ Sandy ~

[@dougmanck4149]

Wow, now that video was jam packed with some awesome info. Gonna have to watch it again just for fun. Thanks

[@billkurtz6009]

Looking forward to ya'll come out east and more to the point down South. Love the idea of review of each State.

[@zitazoo]

You two beams and shines. Wonderful video! Thanks for all the good advice and the feeling of always taking two, three, many more steps! Hugs From Stockholm, Sweden!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Got your email. Will check out the video when we get off our cell phone and back onto hot spot :)

[@jaydog9508]

Yes, yes, yes. Please do wrap ups for each state, I especially love the part where you say what you didn't have time to do, but wished you did. Lots of great hints. Thanks!

[@marcolara4745]

Great comments and suggestions. Thanks again and again.

[@RoccosPlace1]

I just ran across this video and your channel, you guys do a great job. Great info and I think the by the state review is a good idea. Keep up the good work.

[@JimBales]

The background music is perfect and adds so much to the KYD experience. Love to hear your feedbacks. I am a former So. California resident, and now retired on the East Coast in North Carolina.

[@LisaMarli]

I love my state. Yes, the reason it is so expensive is supply and demand. Best time to visit - when you did and September and October if you like it even hotter than May/ June. The weather is good, a bit milder than July and August, and the crowds are down, because of school. Avoid San Diego in the weeks around Comic Con (late July), you'll know because even junk places are asking gold plated prices. Travel safely.

[@JCRogers3]

I like the wrap up for each state! I think its a good topic to pursue. Thanks!

[@captandy34449]

Lots of good info!!! Thank you!!!

[@puroarl1]

Great video, lots of good info. Was hoping to hear a bit more about San Diego as we are looking at a trip out there soon. I'll check thru some previous vids of yours and see what I can find.

[@TheGlampingGuys]

Great information to know. Love the videos. Great work as always. Thanks for sharing! Peace! ☮️🌈

[@dougduncan5223]

Hey y'all, thanks for the recap. I absolutely enjoy all of your videos. Keep them coming. Currently shopping for a travel trailer, hopefully we will cross paths. Thanks again.

[@dennyclobes8017]

Be sure to look at Lancecamping.com

[@markymark7619]

Love Joshua Tree, one of my favorite early November trips or spring trips.

[@allwhowander6155]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this state wrap-up video. I was rewinding and taking notes the entire video. Lots of pointers and y'all are so informative and honest. I like to hear the good and bad both to make my decisions and you always give both sides. I'm always adding new 'must see' stops to my itinerary because of you! ....Thanks and love you guys and your upbeat videos!! ♥ PS ~ Your editing and drone shots are some of the best I've seen on KZbin ... I'm sure it takes hours of your time, so thank you!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks.

[@wesleyplace9984]

Very insightful and helpful for travel ideas. Thank you so much. Safe Travels and Happy Trails.

[@streaminwiththeshetkas5421]

Love the state recaps!!! Love the videos!!

[@foretravelman67]

Love your Q&A. Newbee's have questions and rightly so. As to the person who was afraid of driving some roads; we had a 41' coach, pulled a 24' tri-axle trailer with a 5' tongue. So added up was 70'. We drove all over the US and parts of Canada with no RV park reservations and never had a problem on any road that we were on and most of the time, never had to unhook from the trailer to RV park.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Loooooong rig. Good to know you did it without issues.

[@AriAdler]

Here's a vote to keep doing recaps for each state, province of other defined area you visit. I think these are very helpful for future planning the rest of us may be working on.

[@stevecastro22]

Napa Valley in October is SPECTACULAR......

[@gregdeeth5701]

Hi Marc and Trish, welcome to Canada 🇨🇦. In 89' my wife and myself flew from Toronto to Calgary and drove from Calgary to Victoria. This trip will blow your mind. Enjoy. 🇨🇦

[@allwhowander6155]

Keep the state wrap-up videos coming ... they are GREAT!

[@bradlee3171]

You can do Disney on the cheap(er) by staying at a RV park that is not that far away, and they even have a shuttle to and from the park. Also, if you go in October it is not as crowded, but still pretty busy. During that time they also have Mickey’s Halloween parties on select evenings. You pay extra for it, but they limit the amount of people. All the attractions are open, they have candy stations you can trick or treat at, and it is fun for all ages. My wife and I have gone down twice for it, but stayed in hotels both times (no trailer yet), and really enjoy it. Enjoy the videos, and keep us the good work.

[@Paw0452]

Love the wrap-ups!

[@Srsook]

Really awesome info thanks will be heading to the California Central Coast soon

[@lindathompson6678]

Loved it! I lived in Northern California most of my life! It is very expensive especially when you see what the same life costs elsewhere! But, it has something for everyone! I love the state recap videos!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

:) Yeah, it was a CA video and I didn't want to mention how pretty the OR coast was for half the cost. Figured the channel will get there and people can see for themselves!

[@garyw9135]

Great recap and video. Keep up the state reviews!!!

[@debeisemann5047]

the reviews are great and you just go when you can and deal with the drawback is very cool!

[@suew4326]

Love your channel!!! Your family is so entertaining and the videos are just great! Yes - please do recaps of the states - great info!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Sue!

[@asubstantiallife7557]

I am a Santa Barbara County native so thanks for the SLO/Pismo shout out! I live about 20 minutes away from Pismo!

[@daniellehuddleston1931]

Great post. Very informative. Thanks!

[@lynnmoehrle]

We stayed in Carpinteria this summer! Great camping spot!!!

[@kathryn1998]

Awesome video .. I live in Long Beach, CA at the moment, it's in the low 80's today ;)

[@byrosion]

Great stuff guys. A state recap of Oregon and Washington would be great since we live in Washington. We could see it through your eyes. Thanks for your videos.

[@lauraruiz-miner6680]

State by state wrap ups would be fabulous. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@airsoft69]

love the vlog keep up the fantastic work guys

[@mattwagner7489]

Love it. Keep up the recaps

[@marcmarty]

Good stuff!! Love the rap ups!

[@harrisonottens]

Great idea! Love the review!

[@kdm704]

I really like the state recap video idea! I'd love to see them on Oregon and BC/Alberta since I've always wanted to go there.

[@newlion7013]

Mammoth Lakes & Shaver Lake area is really nice!

[@homeonthehitch1645]

you guys are a sweet couple. love the recap of your visit-great idea. someday we'll rv our way to ca, its a long way from ny but you make it look worth the trip. thanks

[@gailgrimble2190]

Loved the recap! You both are so vivacious and do a great job explaining the information! I always look forward to your videos. Only 100 in Gilbert....😄💚

[@gailgrimble2190]

Oh yeah, I forgot to ask about RV insurance. I wanted to start checking now for my retirement in 3 years. My insurance company wouldn't even consider offering insurance for full time RV'ers. Any recommendations?

[@trudyfrye7545]

Love your videos. Love the recap. I live in Michigan and there is no way I would get my husband to go to California (too many people). So I enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery you provide.

[@sherylthomas2162]

Very helpful to have a state by state recap, especially places you have stayed (rv parks, state parks, national parks, etc.). Thank you!

[@KarenAnderson4175]

Great info!!! Thank you!!! You guys are the BEST!!!

[@garyhanson4133]

I'm loving season 3. Well I've loved them all so far :-) I went to Disney Land once, took the entire family down the end of May, just before school got out. The line wait was only 10-15 minutes. I had an employee go down 3 weeks after us and the line wait was 2+ hours. Loved going back over your trip and such great questions and answers. So much to see heading to Banf. Harper is gorgeous. Kimberly is like a little Bavarian village. Radium hot springs.is cool. And something I thought was really cool was Fort Steel. Prince of Whales is a must see. As always enjoy!

[@ramblingrimkus7204]

If you ever head through Joshua Tree again you missed us, we live on the Marine Base next door in 29 Palms.. you could drop by and see how the Marines live! Have a great journey!

[@cmlackey1]

Wow. Please a wrap up review would be awesome. I love love love your channel

[@PO-PANDA]

Can't wait for the British Columbia VLOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dpfreeman1]

Love all the videos

[@cmullenmusic]

Thanks for making such great videos! I recently got a travel trailer and I cannot wait to start going on trips with my family. Your vids are really helpful! Interesting how you guys said 60 dollars a night was expensive. I live here in California so to me 60 bucks a night seems cheap compared to the usual 150-300 a night for hotel rooms. Having a camper trailer is going to make family trips so much more doable! Thanks again for the super helpful videos!!!

[@teabroncfan]

Hopefully on your way back y'all are going to see Sequoia National Park. If you never been, the trees make the red woods look small. It's a really cool place. Also while in Banff, be sure to drive up to Jasper, and see the Columbia Ice Fields. Be safe...

[@lanedavis9331]

Nice video. Great ideas. Here’s one: a google map with your route and where you stayed and things you did (you know, with all that down time you don’t have). Wishing you the best in your travels.

[@gkgodwinable]

Loved it! I think a review of each state is a great idea!

[@lauralarita2896]

😮September, October and First week of November are best times to travel in California The kids are all back in school, and it's starting to cool off. I know I live here in the dead center in the city of Tracy Ca. I Love camping in California And I love watching your KZbin channel. God bless you all❣️ ❤The LaRita's

[@1603shadow]

My parents lived in Rhondalyn RV park for a year when they moved to Nanaimo BC it’s a lovely RV park.

[@aaronyoung5872]

Very cool thanks