RVing the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

This week, we explore the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including Buxton and Duck. We also head up to Currituck and drive on the beach in Corolla to see the wild horses!
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[@truckcampinglife]

I have lived there most of my life. Until it turn too much of a resort. Hwy 12 was the only way in or out. Rodanthe is pronouced Ro-dan-the not Rodanth. Corolla is pronounced Co-rall-a. Corolla is a car. lol You used to be able to go on the beach for free. Dang goverment always has to make a buck and ruin everything.

[@rachellelee7707]

So glad you're doing better Tara. It's good to see the 2 of you on the road again. We stayed twice at Onslow Beach at Camp Lejeune and love camping at the beach. In Dec 2020, we actually experienced snow on the beach!

[@WildeGreg]

OBX is our favorite area. We especially love the wild horses. I got some of the best pictures of them this year. We were there for two weeks recently. The last week of April and first week of May. We stay at OBX Campground in Kill Devil Hills. Reservations already in place for 2024.

[@gldndomefan]

Thank you for admiring the horses from a safe distance. We hear far to many stories of close encounters that often end in injury to both horse and humans. I am blessed to call the Outer Banks home and are happy you enjoyed your stay! Other than being a bit cool you lucked out, the rest of May was dismal. Well Done

[@debh329]

I love how you show us where you at all the time its so soothing like the music you pin to your videos. Gives me the vibe of going on vaca up that way. Looks so beautiful over there especially the beach. The sunset too its gorgeous. Love that you both have so much fun all the time. God bless you all. Stay safe.

[@lynnsteiner1580]

We always camped on the sound side of Camp Hatteras - beautiful sunsets.

[@roger80465]

Our Oldest daughter was married on the beach on the north end of Duck. There was a store in Duck that had the absolute BEST seafood dip and my girls were there when they opened about 4 straight days to buy some seafood dip. We loved it there.

[@larrymangold1048]

I'm a local, so it's interesting to see a tourist's point of view.

[@nyakundibose6972]

Its always amazing to follow your journey. Your international friends and family (Nairobi/Kenya 🇰🇪/ Africa) loves your content and the both of you. Be blessed.

[@ChangingLanes]

❤️

[@jayjoans186]

insider tip, it's not pronounced like the Toyota model, it's pronounced "Corawla" Beach. Heading there next week!

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Does it really matter how they pronounce it? I doubt the local businesses care as long as you are blowing money.

[@laurieking9544]

And, "Row Dan Thee."

[@davidoverholt251]

Chad and Tara, always respectful in your travels wherever you two travel! I love to watch you two, but I really love to watch Daisy!!

[@guardrail2897]

We're going in October. We always stay on site 380. They always say they won't save spaces. But every year I request it and they've accommodated. There is a Food Lion about 20 minutes south in Avon.

[@cbrown8953]

The fires were most likely from people burning up their motors because they were stuck…..great video…..as always

[@snookrookie]

Hello. Since I'm not a blogger I would like to leave a fun tip here. If you are traveling near colonial Williamsburg you don't have to pay admission if you don't want to go into any building. Also there is plenty of free parking for RVs there. We rode the e-bikes thru the area and it was great. Late afternoon is best. Also 4 blocks behind The George whythe house is the marketplace. Wonderful restaurants and other fun things to do. I hope this helps others have as much fun as we did. Travel safe. Robert Woods.

[@lynnpappas4049]

That was absolutely beautiful guys. The horses on the beach were my favorite. I'm still wondering were they get their water. I can understand your frustration when you found you had no card in your camera. Many years ago I was at a beautiful beach in California, where the sunset was truly amazing. The setting sun was filtered just right behind clouds that ranged from vibrant gold to deep purple and crimson and all in-between. I was so excited about the way the rays of the sun were hitting and playing off the water and was hopeful my camera (a Canon AE-1 ) was getting it all. And yes, this was many years ago and while they didn't have cards in them then you needed film. Much to my dismay after a good 15 minutes of changing F stops and listening to my motorwind I glanced at the back of my camera. It was only then that I realized I didn't even have film in my camera. I was instantly devastated. The light and visuals had been perfect. These were once in a lifetime shots and now it was all gone. The sun was setting. The spectacular visual scene that had been there just 20 minutes earlier was gone. It was a hard lesson learned, but believe me it was one that has stayed with me all these years. And while I've added a few card ready sophisticated cameras to my stock I still have a couple of AE-1' in my array of cameras. I can't tell you how much I enjoy your weekly video's. They are great. ! ! Thank you for the hard work and effort you put into them.

[@madweazl]

We stayed there last August and had a nice time. The area next to site 380 (whatever site you watched the sunset from) gets packed in the summer months and relatively noisy. The whole park is packed in the summer.

[@nikkibraxton5365]

We're planning a trip to the Outer Banks probably next year. I was so excited to see that y'all took Daisy with you to the beach to see the horses!! She's such a cutie pie!! God Bless!

[@davidoverholt251]

Oh Chad! you need a secret pocket with camera cards to have with you for the camera! How funny you two are!

[@rockercover]

During low tide and not driving in the surf / ocean water, should be fine. When I did not have my 4x4, took a Toyota Corolla on the hard pack sand. The beach ramps have the soft sand often, as you experienced.

[@kamagunps4987]

I live in Manteo on the outer banks, anyone who visits won't be disappointed. 👍

[@mychue09]

So do we!!

[@billtodd999]

Beautiful episode! Thank you for sharing.

[@cliftonharper8444]

Thanks, Chad and Tara, for the AWESOME videos! Having been at Camp Hatteras Campground on the Sound Side when you were on the Beach Side. Would be great to see you there in May 2024 when we will be there with our camping group.

[@staceycoughlin]

FYI, the proper pronunciation is Ro-Dan-thee. Common mistake.

[@staceycoughlin]

And, FWIW, I pronounced it the same way as you did, Chad. My hubby corrected me…only he mispronounced it, too. 😂 We were all wrong!

[@samuelcollie2050]

We take those laundry sheets with us when we go to our timeshare! Last trip to Maui in May!

[@michelleharrison-kintner1015]

Enjoyed your time at obx. Yesssss lololol.. laundry sheets are outstanding!!!

[@davidoverholt251]

Beautiful pictures of the horses Chad! Great job sharing with us! Daisy is still my favorite girl!

[@fishaddict2]

We love Camp Hatteras, can't wait to get back. We were there in late March 2023.

[@garretlewis4103]

Looks like you guys do what we do. Check out the campground for the good sites. You guys think driving on the beach is cool and it is. We have camped on the beach at Cape Lookout which was awesome. You definitely want to air down your tires for driving on sand. It gives you better traction by making a bigger contact patch/area for your tires.

[@Johnobee1]

When did you get the one wheel? Please review in one of your videos!

[@razmondpush2971]

Nice video, nice of you to show us how you play cards with your camera too, I am a little slow, but I do catch on, really... Happy trails to one and all

[@rodneyrescott3960]

If you continued further North on the beach you would reach a Firehouse, open on Wednesdays for visitors, and a few miles after that, the Virginia State Line. My family vacations there every year in a rental house just shy of a mile from the Virginia State Line. So beautiful, peaceful, and the fishing is amazing. Go back again if you have the chance.

[@ourrvsunsets]

We were in the Outer Banks 2 weeks ago and stayed in at the KOA in Currituck. Your campground I think is better as you are right there on the beach. So many things to see in the area, from the Wright Brother memorial to lighthouses to some great breweries. We really loved this area. Great video guys, safe travels!!

[@TheRVWingman]

Wow how beautiful!!! Great video 😊 looks like a place that I would love to visit!! Thanks for taking us along on your journey!! I so loved the wild horses!!….. Lisa

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Beautiful. A lot of beautiful things to see, do and eat. Thanks for sharing with us

[@jaimerodriguez8577]

We spend at least a week at Cape Hatteras campground every year. OBX lots of fun.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Thanks guys I think you just planned some of my trip later this year. Vermont and New Hampshire for the colors, Assateague Island for the ponies and then North Carolina for the horses. It will make my wife happy. Thanks guys and keep the good stuff coming.

[@cthompson4583]

Glad you enjoyed all outer banks. Our home was in corolla and beach access only. The horses would poop under our house.😅

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL! The dark side of OBX. 😂🤣

[@2unruly]

Hey Chad, Tara didn't have her bear spray on the trail!! Lol

[@BigS610]

We will be staying at the KOA just down from there in August. Love the video, our happy place.

[@ChangingLanes]

The KOA is right next door and looked like a nice place also! 👍🏼 Have fun!

[@michaelthompson7570]

that three hundred dollar jeep rental will seem cheap when the ford starts to rust out.......

[@ChangingLanes]

😂🤣

[@mychue09]

So awesome you came! We live in Manteo.. Wish we could've got together for a ride. Be safe out there!

[@mychue09]

We usually don't camp much locally.. We like to get away from everything when we can. We love it here and it's beautiful.. But we don't often camp in our back yard so to speak... Lol

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

FWIW, regarding place name pronunciations like _"Buxton:"_ As I mentioned in another comment, I have been living in Northeast North Carolina since the mid-1990s. For years I pronounced the name of _"Bodie Island Lighthouse"_ as 'beau-dee'. APPARENTLY the correct pronunciation is 'body', but I have used 'beau-dee' for so long I am stuck with it...😊 *EDIT→* Regarding _Duck, NC,_ I was planning on taking kiteboarding lessons near there about 4 years ago. UNFORTUNATELY that would have been the Spring or Summer of 2020. BAD TIMING on my part...🙄

[@enjoyingablessedlife9488]

❤ Oh…… M…….. Geeeee…..!!!!!!!!! This was an awesome video!!!! We have been checking out ALL the campgrounds that you guys visit in NC because we love that area and go there every year! We hope to have a 5th wheel soon and next year we will be enjoying our journey to Wilmington and the OBX!!!! Thank you for sharing your life on the road! We hope to meet you both someday!!! 😊🎉

[@stephenhopper7428]

This is Renee Hopper. I’m so happy you did video. We plan on going next late march. What a great video. Thanks for all y’all do!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

FWIW: I 'found' your channel by stumbling on your _Part 2_ video. I am originally from Florida, but moved to N.E. NC in the mid-1990s. I have been here ever since...👍

[@TomSpurlock]

We were there 2yrs ago, what a blast. We had no trouble with our AWD Honda CRV with 20lbs of pressure. The free air down and air up location is at Historic Corolla Park, on the west side of Hwy 12, about 1.4 miles south of the beach entry, across the street from Corolla Wild Horse Adventures. Those two ruts you left spinning in the sand on exit wouldn't have happened with lower tire pressures. Here's our short video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-7fmOkhM2Km7c

[@mnmandthegang]

Very nice video, we hope to be heading that way later this year. Safe travels

[@mortalman01]

Finally an rving channel that features the eastern United States and the beauty there in. Thank you so much for your content. I really love that motorcycle too!

[@brucegruenbaum]

If you loved driving on the beach on the East Coast, ya gotta get across to Washington State… we’d love to take you to our favorite spot for this. Watching the sunset over the sea with no one around you… man, it’s special!

[@ChangingLanes]

Sounds amazing!!! 🤠

[@ChangingLanes]

Someday for sure! 😊

[@raycalandra1887]

Enjoyed your video. We camped at Camp Hatteras last year and loved it. Loved the Wright Brothers Museum, Hatteras Light House, Mateo, and especially Duck and the fantastic Duck Donuts. We are heading back there in two weeks. Going to try the new RV Resort at Avon. Will definitely check out some of the places you covered. We get to live with the wild Ponies when we boondock in the dunes at Assateague Island State Park near Ocean City, Maryland.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

My wife and I work camped at Camp Hatteras last year for four months. We loved it.

[@w4gle1963]

My Family History is The OBX!! You need to go back when "The Lost Colony" is open!!

[@ChrisReynolds-v6q]

Our second camping trip after we bought our trailer in 2020 was to OBX (our first time visiting OBX) and we stayed at Camp Hatteras (just a few pots over from it looks like you were). We made a second trip in Dec 2020 and fell in love with it so much that we bought a house in Avon last year.

[@Treetopflyer777]

Beautiful horses!! Does anyone know where to exit onto the beach to have the best chance of seeing the horses? I’m driving down there from Canada in April.

[@garyhahn3450]

We loved the outer banks. We always stayed on Ocracoke Island at the National Park campground. No hookups, though. You could run your generator during the day.

[@toddramsay977]

We were in Kill Devil Hills back in the 1990 and visiting that area when I was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC in the Army just before the first Gulf War. We driving and it rained so hard I had to stop. It is the only time I have ever had to stop during a rain storm. Thanks for the memory! Great video!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Starting at about 13:06 in this video... At least you remembered to _remove the lens cap._ 😉

[@donnaquinn3820]

Because of that mistake with a sd card, I now keep one or two in my billfold . I only carry a small billfold just big enough for my cards and sd's! My keys are attached so I hopefully don't lock myself out with no sd! LOL

[@mpking828]

I was on the OBX, doing a wild horse tour when your video posted. I thought that was funny. RE the car's burning up. Our tour guide actually mentioned that. It's from overheating your transmission from driving in sand. If you take the temp up too much the transmission fluid will explode and catch fire. You were on the hard pack down in the wet sand. But if you up in the soft sugar sand, your transmissions works 3 or 4 times harder to power through. That's why the airing down is such a big deal, so that your tires can "float" across rather than "plow" through it.

[@alanknight4418]

Also you were looking for a restaurant. I recommend the sunset grill. Same company as at the base of the 7 mile bridge in the keys. Awesome food and drink and dessert. Be prepared to break out the $$$ it's part of the boardwalk you were on.

[@f150bft]

Austin's seafood company in Nags Head is THE place for fresh seafood.

[@jamesbitb]

I really loved Camp Hatteras. Biggest item to note is no ground fires at the camp sites, but you may bring an elevated fire pit. We also got a beach fire permit while there and cooked dinner by the ocean and enjoyed it past dusk, a great family memory for us. Never knew about Corolla, so now I have something new to experience there.

[@f150bft]

We did this years ago and my wife....didn't like it whatsoever. Fussed and complained the whole time we were on the sand. Worried we would be stuck.

[@alanknight4418]

It looks you were in Hatteras National Park on the trails in the beginning. I left a rock that is meant to be found and taken somewhere else. Eric ward foundation for awareness of the 22 veterans a day. I have a video where I placed it. Go to Ocracoke go to the pirate shop. Also go to the Wright Brothers national park.

[@davidpatton3866]

Camp Hatteras is such a wonderful campground, stayed their a few years back and had a great time! So much to explore and see.

[@pamelamartin68]

Yay!! Love this video! And we loved meeting you guys on the beach!!! You guys are great!!

[@njschroll]

When where you at camp hatteras? We were there week of July 9. Sorry we missed you. Great campground and beach.

[@coffenut]

Oh I had to laugh. I did that once on a portrait shoot when I was shooting film. It dawned on me that I was shooting an awful lot for a roll of 36 film. Never made that mistake again. Made sure to switch off the "shoot without card" setting when I went digital.

[@nancyalford8056]

Very lovely. Such a difference from Wyoming🤠❤️

[@caymanchristopher7014]

How are the daughters?! It’s been a while.

[@ChangingLanes]

They are well! 😊

[@vbtom]

Ive been to Duck a bunch of time and never knew about the boardwalk....next time for sure

[@stewartmcguire8307]

I think we missed you guys but maybe a week! We were at Camp Hatteras the second week of May for a rally!

[@toddramsay977]

Those laundry strips are great my wife uses them and puts another half like you do in there to get rid of any dirt, racing stripes or blood if I cut myself doing yard work and get on my clothes.

[@dowzoo]

We took our camper to the Outer Banks years ago and we were parked one sand dune away from the ocean. Our camper was a mess from salt spray, the heat that week was hot and muggy and thundershowers rolled through quite often off the sound. We were on Hatteras Island and even though we were right on the ocean, you couldn't see it due to the dunes.

[@karenrementer5374]

Where did you get the car seat for Casey?

[@ChangingLanes]

Daisy's truck bed is the “Snoozer Luxury High Back Console Pet Car Seat” - amzn.to/2MnglBj

[@nicolehanshaw2783]

If you find local honey to eat it will help you out and stop you from having so many allergies one tbps. A day have a safe and blessed adventure

[@stephaniefitch4713]

I use those laundry sheet my self! I Love them as well❤ it really does cut down on waste and cleans just as good as name brand soap. 😊

[@blairM363]

Beautiful video. Thank you for posting this one.

[@cindyj9014]

Looks amazing, will definitely put on our list of places to go!

[@susantaylor8554]

I live North caronlina we go and stay Oregon inlet camping state park not far from were at .

[@toddramsay977]

Does Daisy like the beach or are the waves like tsunamis to her, LOL!

[@sbragdon212]

Corolla in NC is pronounced “Ker-AH-lah” 😂

[@amandadorton4149]

Love that area, my Aunt and Uncle have a house in Corolla very close to that ice cream shop

[@betterwithrum]

obx is one of my favorite places, I hope you guys had a good time.

[@grayfox9911]

Dud Daisy pitch a fit when she saw the horses? She's such a cutie!! :)

[@grayfox9911]

Tara, your editing skills are exceptional!

[@ChangingLanes]

It was like she didn't even see them.. LOL

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Such a gorgeous place to visit, loved that sunset!!

[@doughall5700]

Been their done the same thing with the camara. Except we were in Maui.

[@barbarareed2041]

We ate there for our 53rd Anniversary, June 6th.

[@bobhill4786]

Awesome video, GREAT music!

[@davidoverholt251]

Thank you both for sharing with us!

[@wlbyrd1]

The name of the town, Rodanthe, the E is not silent.

[@krazedkamper]

That area is on my bucket list, with my Solitude 310GK. Thanks for sharing all the info and your adventures!😊

[@mountainsintomemories]

Looks like y’all had a great time! Great video! Loved the beach drive and the horses! This is definitely on my bucket list, to RV OBX!

[@cathybeall986]

Love the Outer Banks! Have stayed at that campground. Didn’t know how Duck has changed. Thanks for hanging with the horses. Safe travels and thanks for sharing 😊

[@TonyBenton0728]

Hey that looks like my truck 😮 How did it get on the east coast when we are in Clatskanie Or. Oh I know how it happened. Beam me Scotty ! LOL👍 PS There are some differences I have a 95 gallon auxiliary fuel tank you have a above rail toolbox. That thing is saving me a lot of money 75 cents more per gallon in Washington state than Oregon. 140 gallon capacity now I get about 1000 + - miles per tank.

[@dominiquevickery8806]

I love watching ya,ll.. I have been sick for a few yrs and just trying to get well.. we bought a 2022 beacon vanliegh and I want to go with my husband and explore the US when I get better.. watching ya,ll makes me want to go so bad.. your places are so pretty and love the music you play ! dasiy is a doll too... you are truly blessed to be able to do what you do.... have fun be safe and GOD bless you both !.

[@donnaquinn3820]

Would love to see your stills of the horses!

[@johncavender9800]

Watched your video from this week. My wife and I just happen to be here on the OBX. You two gave us a couple of ideas. For different things to do that we had not found yet. Thanks!

[@Allen-j6i8n]

Did you have any issues accessing and leaving the beach on the dually? The general rule of thumb is to reduce the air pressure in your tires to around 18 lbs. I have a 4x4 dually and am worried by reducing the rear tires they will rub together.

[@ChangingLanes]

We didn't lower ours, but did have some traction issues in the powdery stuff getting off the beach.

[@kidscasper4422]

Great Video. We may adjust our 2024 route to include that area. Can you provide details on that "mega lens" you had in the video?

[@ChangingLanes]

Sure.. Here's all of our camera gear.. Lens should be at the top: gear.changinglanesrv.com/product-category/camera-gear/