Salt Lake City to Yellowstone - RV America (Ep 5: Keep Your Daydream)

[@LeroyZJenkins]

I can't stop watching these videos.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

So funny. Yeah, when Trish and I were home and found a couple new channels... We would watch a dozen episodes in a single night. Then we would stop to save some! Thx for joining us.

[@tonymorris6952]

I loved Caleb "getting his point across" (un-prompted). Looks like you are raising some good kids there and they are lucky to have such great parents to take them on this wonderful daydream!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks. They have matured on the trip no doubt. More to go! :)

[@Graces421]

You guys are the cutest. Wish I would’ve had the knowledge to raise my kids this way. On another video Trish said “you only get 18 summers with your kids”. She couldn’t be more right! Well, they’re all grown up now and think we’re crazy because we want to RV the country. Maybe we still can once they see all the fun we’re going to have! Thanks for sharing… Safe travels and many blessings KYD TEAM!!

[@mrsmatt2010]

Girl you rock. I don't and won't drive. We have a F350 dully pulling a 42 foot fifth wheel. Nope, not driving. If we were stranded, I would call someone to rescue me!

[@pwoudenberg]

Way to go Marc and Trish! I love the videos, they bring back lots of great memories of when Cindy and I visited those places. Makes me want to go back again soon!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Phil! Good to hear from you!

[@AshleyOlson1111]

It's so great how you all eat so much fresh food while on the road. Would love to see some meals that you put together.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Love your comment. We were just talking about creating a recipe book! If you didn't catch our MN episode - Trish made her fresh and amazing tacos. It's at 6:30 if you don't want to watch Maddie getting rescued from the water :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKqafYSVp7x-l5o

[@0HARE]

Another fun and interesting episode. I’m impressed that you brought a bicycle for each of the five members of the family, and actually got them all to ride them through the city. Trish’s kitchen game is strong. Onward

[@hughtruex]

Spent five days there at Christmas in 2015 in our travel trailer and loved it. Really enjoy watching your family!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

This trip has become a scouting trip finding all the best places to come back and spend more time. Thx for watching.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Nice that the puppy can stay comfortable while y'all are gone. Great video and thank you for sharing!

[@koralgarnett5876]

I love your videos! You do a wonderful job of giving us great views of all the wonders that you visit, it makes me itch to get on the road too! Your family is charming! Thank you to you all!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for your comment and coming along with us!

[@louisbrown65]

Hope you enjoyed your trip to Chicago! It was nice meeting you at Starbucks and hearing about all of your awesome adventures. I admire you for Keeping Your Day Dream alive! Best wishes!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thx! Good to meet you too.

[@twj_rex]

I don't remember how I found your channel, but I'm definitely a fan. The comment at the 3:00 minute mark predicting Caleb's comment after you beat him to the top of the hill was a classic bit of vlog trolling. You've got a great family and love seeing the interplay. I guess I have to watch all the videos now....

[@pattysternjacob731]

I admire Tricia for driving your rig. Something I was always afraid to do. Great music.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yes, Tricia is good at driving long distances. She should have never taken the wheel... Because now I work even more!

[@MT-xl8jy]

Youse guyz r my favorites. Just started to binge watch.

[@roseandmiron]

you all are great...I really look forward to your next videos...I love the adventures so far thanks for all you guys do for these videos

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thx for the comment. Spent 5 hrs between 2 Starbucks in downtown Chicago today finishing this video and uploading. Defiantly have to love making videos to do this. :)

[@virginiaoliver6492]

I'm enjoying your trip. I can't travel right now due to injury, but thanks! P.S.- your son, Caleb, should have his own KZbin channel for kids! He has the personality for a Talk show host!!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Bummer. Hope you get well soon! Yes, Caleb wants his own channel. It's soon to come. :) I'll show him this.

[@ww2069]

Wow Yellowstone I not been there in over 20 years how cool!

[@tonywalker649]

Awesome video! Tell Caleb it's only 100 degrees in Phoenix...not 115! Looking forward to Yellowstone next week! Like the kitchen tour!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I'll be sure to tell him! Thanks "Tony".

[@sandyc5428]

Binge watching Season 1...thanks for taking us on your daydream journey.

[@van4356]

Great video...you do a good job of editing and music...what a great family....thanks for posting

[@Xyesenia22]

I'm. just watching your videos. you're a beautiful family.. family goals. someday I'll do a trip for months like you guys.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Welcome to our channel. Thanks.

[@TKD0610]

I find myself rewatching older videos.....and I don’t even have an RV.

[@anthonydale6604]

Nice job. Look forward to seeing your journey.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks!

[@Pookieandthebear]

Way to go Tricia!!!!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks! She's been driving ever since... that will teach her :)

[@LovingAtlanta]

Nice video & editing. I love family life. 🤗

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks! SLC was fun. We'll be back to spend more time.

[@brita.126]

SLC - my home town!

[@JohanlastZa]

I do not know if you figured out the ice build up but what I do is to use a piece of corrugated plastic (used for signs etc) that is cut the size of the back wall of the fridge. If it is then iced up it is easy to clean by just removing the piece of plastic sheet.

[@julesjohnson7127]

You’re such a sweet family. My husband and 12 year old daughter are planning to travel around the US in a few months. Your videos are very helpful! Continued RIP to your precious dog.❤️

[@suesullivan4103]

You raised your children the right way!

[@stinger4583]

Have you been to the Smokey Mountains yet? Also, I would like to know what cleaning supplies you have to clean your trailer, ie....vacuum cleaner, do you use a swiffer mop etc... I love your videos. You all are so up beat and positive. Keep the Daydream coming.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Gary. We barely visited the Smokey Mountains. We need to really do it. We just passed through quickly.

[@stinger4583]

If your schedule permits, I would suggest going in the first half of October. Try to do a few miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway too. The leaves, turning red and gold, on the trees is a stunning sight to behold.

[@mustang1191]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

No problem... Thanks for the comment.

[@michael1326]

Trish rocking the Dutch oven, I like it! (clearly I’m binging old episodes)

[@lynndreher7333]

I love this family!❤ that's all...

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Lynn :)

[@k.r.v.4219]

Love your videos, and such a beautiful family. Just a couple of tips when driving though. Remember to use your mirrors and turn signals!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You got it. I must have not in this video, but I didn't notice. KZbin is holing us accountable!

[@d1x1er0se]

Hi. Met you guy's at a rest area In New York State. Maybe you remember a grey Chevy Avalanche with a small white RPod trailer. You gave me a button with the info on your blog. Been watching quite a few of them and enjoying all of them and pushing the like. I think you guy's were heading to Kitty Hawk and we were going to a bluegrass festival in Massachusetts. Hope the rest of your trip is going well! Happy trails !

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Hey Bob! Of corse. That was a good visit. Yes, we were headed to Kitty Hawk, but the weather started moving in so we decided to pass and go to Myrtle Beach. Then Matthew rolled in and kicked us out of St. Augustine. We're in Miami now and enjoying FL. Key West this weekend. Are you guys back in Toronto? Good to hear from you.

[@d1x1er0se]

Well we went to our festival in North Adams Massachusetts and proceeded to the outer banks for our second festival in Manteo . We camped out at Kitty Hawk . Nice area. We drove through the remanence of hurricane Julia which was down to a tropical depression. That was quite an experience driving with both sides of the road flooded. We are back home now ten hours north of Toronto small town called Kapuskasing. We had a lovely trip. We sure enjoyed bumping into you. Your adventures has got my head going with all kinds of traveling ideas. Thank you for enlightening us with your travels and experiences and hope to meet you all on the road again some day. Happy trails.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Awesome! Thats exactly why we make the videos. You guys have suck a great rig and outlook... keep in touch!

[@Crisc-tt1gr]

Great videos! Keep em coming! 👍🏽

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You got it!

[@davemiami]

Enjoying the vids. How is the dog doing? You mentioned it was an older pet. I hope you will be updating us about her(?) as well as how the rest of the family are adapting to travel.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Maddie is doing great (overall). She's 16 and needs a lot of help, but has completely adjusted to RV Life. We'll be doing a Q&A video soon. Will have more time when we get to Michigan tomorrow.

[@latriceragans4187]

❤️ love it!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks!

[@jjhatnm]

Love the part where you predicted what your son was going to say when you beat him to the top of the hill!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

:) Yeah, his confidence is high enough where I can do that to him. I like that.

[@ashleymarks6144]

You can always use my driveway to stay in Salt Lake. It has 50amp service even!!

[@wellsonwheels457]

I was born in SLC... a piece of me❤️still lives there.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

So beautiful. We might visit again this winter. Still planning Season 2 :)

[@Jeremy-vl6gt]

I'm three days into your trip and really enjoy it! We just bought our first travel trailer last weekend and very excited for spring to start camping. Does your f150 have the ecoboost? I'm just curious how it is holding up on your trip. I bought my ecoboost in 2015 because I knew in the near future we would buy the camper. Anyway, great videos and enjoy your camping adventures!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks Jeremy. Just getting started. In real-time, we just finished Season 2, but the channel just started started it. We're now in the process of planning Season 3. Best to watch in order :) My truck has the 6.2L engine, but I've seen the Ecoboost pull some big rigs on the road. The truck as done terrific. 85k miles and no issues. I'll be doing a video on it soon.

[@steveblanck6067]

Did you try the road behind the Capitol building there used to be a spot where it felt like you were going uphill but if you put the car in neutral it will continue going uphill!

[@BarefootFarm]

Any tips on keeping your dog in the trailer while you’re exploring?

[@downtherabbithole1225]

I know this was a while ago but we are still learning and have a travel trailer right now. What did you do with your pup while you were out for the day?

[@RealDonLarson]

Just saw this and was thinking you guys missed a great opportunity at Salt Lake to go stay at the park on the island.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

We'll look into it. UT is easy to get to for us.

[@PO-PANDA]

Thanks for sharing your journey in these vlogs!! Do you ever get bugs in the camper trailer?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're welcome! Love doing it. Yes, we stopped at a truck wash in Minn and gave Ginger a bath. We recorded it of course! She's due for another one already.

[@susanc1265]

Home on a hitch!

[@jefferycundiff3804]

What did you guys do about school for the kids for 6 months? Did you home school them yourselves or did they do it online or something else? I am loving the videos.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Tori is in college now, but she went online to the school she attended at home. Carson goes to Whitmore Academy. Caleb is homeschooled.

[@jefferycundiff3804]

@@KeepYourDaydream that is awesome did that work out well? I am thinking about roping my family into a trip like that in a couple years when I finish college and my oldest will be about 5. Your videos are giving me a lot of great vacation ideas.

[@victorurbina2944]

First of all I love all the videos. I just wanted to know what size camper, dry weight and weight distribution are you running. I already see you have the Ford F150. I was just curious because I have camped locally with our 28 ft travel trailer 6,000 dry weight but just upgraded to Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country from a short body Yukon Denali. It seems as though you guys have no problem with sway as I saw you guys went MEXICO and a lot of other places. Also what tires are you running on your TT?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

These are the tires I would buy discountti.re/Goodyear-15inch Here is a video on the truck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIOnqpeBaLGseNk

[@sailingsolar]

Place 2 large towels on your kitchen table 90 degrees to each other, take all that food out of the freezer, put them in the center of the towels. Then fold the ends of the towels over the frozen food. Then defrost that freezer with a hair dryer and you should put a towel inside the freezer to absorb the water. That will remove all that freezer ice off in just 2 or 3 minutes. Dry it out all the water completely and put the food back in. It takes just a few minutes. You don't have to turn your frig' off, it is that fast. You got a hair dryer I hope, it's the fastest and safest way to defrost any freezer. Cheers

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Awesome! Will do that for sure! Thx. And for watching to the end :)

[@sailingsolar]

Keep Your Daydream I use to repair AC and Refrgeration systems. What I described is so fast and easy nobody in an RV should let that get to bad. Your welcome. Not only did I watched to the end but I played backgammon while the preceding ad played out in another tab. I don't always do that but for some reason it was a 5 minute music video in a language I don't speak. I did so because I know it helps you more tham skipping the ad (when I can) I let the ad play through. When it was over I stopped playing and watched your video because I could hear that. Just my way of supporting channels I follow when the ad is not annoying. Personally I think you guy have a fuller plate with your kids then I could deal with but your both rocking with it from what you show. Best wishes to your whole family.

[@sailingsolar]

PS! If you know your going to do laundry very soon, that is a great time to defrost because you just wash up the towels right after . Cheers.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Be sure to check out the latest episode -21.

[@lukemattson6031]

How does your dog stay cool in the RV? Looking to RV in the future and haven't figured out how to keep our pup safe and cool while we're out adventuring.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

We've been fortunate that we're chasing 72 degrees around the states. Currently in Michigan and about to head to Montreal and Maine, so it hasn't been an issue. But we've found that the RV stays much cooler than a car. When we do leave her... we leave the roof vents open with a window to create a breeze and it has been surprising cool. When we have a place with hook-ups, we leave the AC on, but Maddie doesn't bark (sleeps all day) so that works too.

[@edkm2015]

such a beautiful city. great video..:) I do the same thing..I run the heated seats and the AC at the same Time..Its a girl thing ha ha

[@mikepaulson7041]

Caleb had jelly merch on

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Mike Paulson ha! Caleb did. And left that hoody in Minn. he was bummed.

[@1kaaa]

Five videos into this road trip vlog series and i keep forgetting maddie exists. is she in trailer when you're driving?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

It's a fair point, sometimes we forget Maddie exists too. We'll arrive at our destination... get the trailer setup and an hour later say, "MADDIE!". Come to the truck and she's still sleeping. She lays under the bench in the truck and sleeps all day. She loves being with us and at 16 years old, doesn't need much - just attention. You'll noticed, where there is water there is Maddie. No water, no Maddie :) When you get to Rushmore, don't feel bad that she didn't get out of the truck. It was arthritis, she just likes to play a game of not getting out. She's been doing it for years. -Marc

[@SARGENTO007A]

Your kids are super cute!

[@MURRAY0913]

Just wondering how you keep your fridge cold on the road while driving. I heard it was illegal to keep the propane on while driving on the road. Just curious. We are newbies at this and live in Canada.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yeah, I've heard that too, but we leave it on all the time. I'm pretty sure "everybody" does. We're with dozens of Candians right now in Mexico.

[@RealDonLarson]

No, it is NOT illegal. You are fine leaving it on.

[@annettetaylor7331]

Any videos of the Walmart nights?

[@therealestsista]

😎 Carson & Calob are such Well Spoken Kids that Remind me of my own 14 yrs old Junior in Highschool with AP Classes? ( he's representing you youngsters lol) grandson QUINCI aka *******QARTOON PRODUCTIONS****** You Kids would be Great Friends yep! Anyways Boys! Quinci don't see the. Learning Experience that you boys do although he enjoys himself when doing so! I'm sad that next week Ill be visiting Utah and Quinci ( my guide especially on Cruise ships lol ) wont be experiencing Slot Canyons etc. BECAUSE? He dont wanna miss 3 Days of School? CRAAAP! What's y'alls Opinion For missing a few days or a week of school for an adventure??? Thx for the VIDEOS!!

[@brandijones3514]

Just got hooked on your channel...and I'm wondering - who (which company) led the photography tour of Yellowstone that you took with your daughter? I would love to do that. TIA

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Nice. Welcome. We found that on the Yellowstone park website. Well worth the money.

[@classiccaleb1567]

good job dad

[@jackfitzm]

classic caleb were you wearing a jelly hoodie?

[@johnyee9688]

Do you leave the AC on in the trailer for Maddie? Or is it cool there?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

It was in the low 70's in Utah so we didn't need to... and the trailer stays cool due to little to no sunlight coming through the window, but yes, normally we're hooked-up and leave the AC on for her. Otherwise, we just take her with us.

[@jaycarr78]

which way from salt lake city did you take???

[@cherylnewell9806]

Just got back from there and Ogden

[@teresas683]

Did your dog ride in the trailer while you were travelling?😳

[@jeffreypotter]

Did it take long to potty train you dog? We have two that are pretty much house broken and will be starting our own adventure soon!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

We can't even remember! Maddie is 16 and hardly noticeable most of the time. At hear age, we have to wake her up to remind her to go potty! We could drive all day long and she would not wake up once!

[@TF856]

I like your videos very much, but I wish that the audio for the music was not nearly as loud as it is and also wish that it was not louder than the dialogue. have to keep turning the music down and then turning it up to here to hear the dialogue turn it down because of music too loud turn it back up to hear the dialogue etc etc.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I think you should start at SN4 and go backwards.

[@jackfitzm]

was Caleb wearing a jelly hoodie?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yup. But he left it in Minn. and was bummed.

[@LetsRVtv]

First off how much driving did Tricia do? Highway, city a combination of both? How long is your TT and truck? Because I can't get my wife to drive for anything. My truck is 22ft and the trailer is another 36ft and she wont do it. It would be so nice to split the task, but I wont lie I may be a nervous wreck sitting shotgun.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for the comment. I have bad news for you... we're in Michigan now and Tricia has been driving ever since this video! Because I work remotely... the passenger seat is my new office. Our rig is 53 overall. She drives highway and in town, but I normally drive in/out of gas stations and tight situations. Maybe your wife can just start with the highway and ease into it.

[@LetsRVtv]

Maybe one day. Good for her!

[@moondancer5115]

Keep Your Daydream so, I'm going back and watching a few episodes I missed from season 1. Trish, you are my role model. ..the driving, the cooking, your Mom skills. ..on point Girl!👍

[@lolagutierrez7251]

do a rv tour

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Definitely! On my list to do this month!

[@golfnut2599]

i recommend you get a fan for the fridge, it makes it so much more efficient and even out the temp throughout. you can find them at rv stores or camping world, here's a link to amazon www.amazon.com/Camco-44123-Fridge-Airator/dp/B0006IX7TW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470706956&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+fridge+fan. good luck and safe travels love the how to videos. oh and put the fan low and towards the back of the fridge

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Looks good to me. I'll get it. $14. Thanks for the link.

[@davidjames9869]

Where is your dog when your driving? I don't see her in the backseat when you're driving or am I missing something?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

So funny. I got some footage of her sleeping on the floor in the back. She literally sleeps for hours and provides a nice foot rest for the kids.

[@davidjames9869]

+Keep Your Daydream thanks for the quick reply! As you can probably sense I'm a big dog lover and yours looks amazing! Thanks for the great episodes!

[@cloroxbleach2806]

I live in Colorado

[@jason1938]

What kind of bike e rack are you using?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Search KZbin for KYD Half Ton towing. I cover it in that video.

[@hannahcruz1440]

# Training Ginger!

[@FanceeName]

My daughter and I went on a six week USA trip. People looked t me like I was deformed or something because I being a woman was pulling a rig. I have a Ford F-150 pulling a 26' travel trailer. July 4 in Robert Louisiana at yogis jelly stone park the men came to the conclusion my daughter and I must be gay. "We ain't never seen no woman pullin' a trailer!"

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Lol. This was Trish's first time driving. She now drives 80% of the time! I love it.

[@JimPerkins1953]

Slow down. Chicago already?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Ha! Yes... we'll be slowing down starting today. Needed to get to Michigan and now we'll be spending 2-4 weeks in each location.

[@jerryhack5192]

Helmets ....Mom and Dad!!!

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Yeah, I know. It's bad. I used to race bikes US Cycling Federation and UoA triathlon team. If I'm not racing... just doesn't seem dangerous, but it is. Maybe more. We'll do better.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I grew up not wearing them & now I feel naked without one!

[@skidzkeepitstreet7499]

Did you meet yogi bear

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I didn't know he was in town.

[@angelasheppard7197]

a what do you guess do for money. I mean traveling all the time? is it youtube?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

KZbin is very little. I own a marketing business that I can manage remotely. It took me a year or longer to change the type of service I provide that would not require face to face meetings. I've been employed for 15 years or so, which helps.

[@angelasheppard7197]

Keep Your Daydream that is so cool. I have been talking to my husband about you guys. he's about to retire and we havnt done much traveling. we already hav a small motorhome that needs work. so maybe this will 'light a fire' under gim. :) looking forward to more of your adventures, especially the drone ones,super cool.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

We've met endless retired couples full-timing. Everyone busy and doing something worth talking about. We'll be doing this again as empty nesters. Can't say enough about the lifestyle.

[@altlo_3209]

1000th view

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Awesome comment. :)

[@p38lit1]

what is your job.................?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

todd mccowen Got your other comment too. Yeah, we've had a couple media companies reach out for a show. Never know! It would be fun, but we're happy answering to no one and producing content for out subs :) in regards to work, I have a medical marketing business where I help docs bring in new patients from online. This company was designed to be "location independent". You can learn more about businesses like mine by listening to Tropical MBA Podcast.

[@BenNstyle]

🚵🏼‍♂️🏜👍🏼

[@haroldmccarty6207]

Where are the helmets?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right. No excuses... And I used to race road bikes. Unfortunately, this occurs in other cities that are not edited yet :/

[@eddiegastellum6000]

Next time show walmart

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right! It was our first Walmart and pulled in late. The Walmart in SLC was sketchy so we drove to Ogden. We have now stay at many Walmarts and Cabela's and have footage. Good comment. Always like to know what subs want to see... :)

[@TheSledhead11]

so explain to me why u guys r doing this?? i understood, its because u needed a break!!!!! newsflash!!! everyone needs a break!!! don't get me wrong i love your videos!!!!, i camp and vacation all over with my 5th wheel, but I'm ok with waiting till i retire??, so r u returning to work? do u ever plan to work? do u just plan to live off of my taxes??? whats your plans???

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thanks for comments Shaun. Lots of assumptions though! I haven't stopped working since we left. I've been self-employed (with private insurance) for over 10 years and worked hard to create a business where I can work from anywhere - 3 businesses actually. We shared the same philosophy as you in regards to waiting 'till we retire to travel... until we realized too many people (maybe even most) never make it. Things change. People get sick. Dreams stay "someday". So instead of waiting for the perfect dream "someday"... we took this trip *now*. Check out www.KeepYourDaydream.com to hear stories of people who also managed work and travel simultaneously. Maybe more questions will be answered in our Q&A video...

[@SARGENTO007A]

Your kids are super cute!