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ℹ️ About the Episode: There are many benefits to taking a "shakedown" trip. It's usually done with a new RV, but a shakedown trip at the beginning of each season can make sense, too. Basically, a shakedown is a trial run to make sure everything is good to go when it counts. We're still getting acquainted with our new Airstream, but more importantly, we wanted to find a place for everything before we move out of the cabin next week and hit the road for the season. When it comes to a shakedown trip, it's a good idea to stay somewhat close to home. That way, if anything goes wrong, you'll have more options and be familiar with the area. It's also a good opportunity to double-check your roadside accounts to make sure they haven't expired and bust out a checklist to make sure you have the essential gear, like all the tools to change a tire. Shakedown trips are fun, but they can be frustrating too. If everything worked perfectly, you probably wouldn't need to take one. Remember that everything is "figure-outable," and half the time, problems arise from a lack of understanding about how the systems work. RVing gets a little easier with each trip, so give yourself some grace your first few times out. When things don't go to plan, it's easy to jump to the conclusion that you bought a lemon-but in our experience, upon further investigation, most of the solutions are simple. If you do find some big issues, be glad you discovered them before your big summer trip!
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[@sherylclements2846]

I find it amazing how you've taken an initial camping trip those years ago and turned this into your life and a thriving RV enterprise ... AND helping and blessing so many people along the way. God has truly directed your path. Thank you for taking us all along on your journeys.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thank you Sheryl. We love that we get to be a small part of so many peoples adventures!

[@creditguy4922]

Btw. Gary on Route 66 is for sale. The town is trying to save it with a fund raiser. SAVE GARY

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Saved. They used a gov fund to purchase "Gary" for 250k and they already relocated him. That went for more than I thought, but glad he can still be a part of the route.

[@GaryNichols50]

@@KeepYourDaydream $346,000 with all the fees.

[@supertwillson]

That's my hometown. It was a tense watch for the locals or former locals.

[@crkline2]

I like following you two. I do not RV, but your voices, music, and stories you tell, are like a warm quilt on a cold night.

[@JasonMankey]

Little DIY tip we learned with Command Strips in our camper. We used to have some that would fall off over time depending on the type of material they were stuck on. We started cleaning the area first with rubbing alcohol. We have not lost a single Command Strip since then. They really do stick a whole lot better.

[@rvcruising]

That click of the magnetic coupler was very satisfying, indeed! 😂

[@mikesheahan6906]

20:12 What a gorgeous time lapse!

[@InTheMomentTravels]

Inspiring ;)

[@ChurchSingingMama]

A suggestion for your hair ties - keep them on a carbiner. Then you can hook them on your command hook on the cabinet and if they fall off they are all together.

[@5Towaways]

Can you come live with us? I think my daughter has lost more of those than we currently have track of ! Great idea!

[@frawleyjs]

Came here to say this! Works great and they don’t get all tangled.

[@darbybell8684]

I have used plastic shower curtain rings also😊

[@BruceSmith-cf5yk]

I liked “Everything is figureoutable” at 9:33.

[@SueTay.]

No friggen way on the Milwaukee battery conversion. This might be the best thing that I have heard all year 🙌

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Same !!!!! Our Dyson whizzbang lasts 10 minutes max!!

[@user-wy3hg8wb5n]

The trick to prolong the life of the Dyson battery is to let it cool off for about an hour after using it, then put back on the charger. Never put on charger immediately after use.

[@SueTay.]

@@user-wy3hg8wb5n I do that with all my batteries. My dad instilled that into me when growing up :)

[@johnhay1782]

The overnight time lapse shot was impeccable!! Well Done!!!

[@markjohnston8661]

Great to seen y’all in a new rig and going thru the steps again! Safe travels!!!

[@sherrirountree-horton4780]

Baby cabinet door locks for your fridge. Solved our problem instantly!

[@rickpaul9858]

Yeah, but we shouldn’t need them. RV fridges should be designed with a more positive locking mechanism.

[@alexhilton4657]

Awsome cant wait for another season! One of the biggest highlights of my day is watching you guys! Kinda gives me summer fevor, living in maine the weather is not very good! Thank you guys so much!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Enjoyed the video. Thank you. Blessings

[@tamirenno5845]

We love our globetrotter! Congratulations on your new airstream. Have a beautiful trip you two. ☀

[@rickrichardson5329]

The scenery was beautiful. I can't wait for the new season.

[@karenclarke1778]

Thank you both! I always look forward to your videos. They are always upbeat and informative and even though I don’t have an RV, I would like one in the future hopefully not too far in the future. I am still trying to keep myself informed with all of the helpful information that you both impart constantly and I want to just thank you for the very upbeat and happy and fun videos that you put out there that keep us all entertained in a wholesome way with the kind of world we live in right now it’s just so wonderful and I want to thank you very much ♥️🙏🏻♥️

[@MrPchubare]

You guys have improved so much - your videos are true and real. And very engaging!!! Have been watching you for years now.

[@user-rq2yk3rr6v]

Not that far from our new homestead in SE AZ ! Haven’t visited it yet but maybe after watching this video we may have to check it out ourselves!

[@ricksousa3932]

You guys are so much fun to watch, your adventures make me want to get back into RVing.

[@bonnieridolfino9484]

Leveling is the best!! So right it is satisfying! The hubs and I do cheer when we get it exact!

[@kerryshannon6886]

Star trails is cool, thanks for adding that.

[@andrewsharman4419]

A very happy Sunday! Always a great way to always finish my weekend watching you guys.

[@pcbeachouse]

Fun stuff! Great to see your enthusiasm for sharing hasn’t faded, we can feel your excitement! And the videography just keeps getting better! Love the star trails effect!

[@jagoss45]

Love the star trails night lapse!!

[@claragoforth3645]

Perfect timing, I am taking my trailer out next week for the shakedown/de-winterization trip of the season! So excited to be back out in it:)

[@susanm4988]

I am so excited about the Dyson battery trick! Was just thinking I need to figure out how to bring mine along my next trip! Yay! Thank you!

[@josephclayton1835]

Great Timelapse! I love Trish’s organizing videos.

[@wandrousvindella716]

So satisfying ! Level, Organized & Flocked ~ safe happy trails, Wanda & Vinnie ( and Vinnie just reminded me that we put child safety locks on some of the larger drawers, maybe that would work on the frig?)

[@deannakiralla9047]

Thanks guy's, for all your tips and tricks. We love it when you share. Love seeing Charlie❤ Safe Travels ❣️

[@deannewalding1074]

Glad a new season has arrived. Had to share that I am revisiting all of the early seasons as I am working on crocheting a sweater. Hopefully it will get done by the Alaska trip….😀

[@samanthapressley5254]

I love Trish's storage ideas. Organization makes me so happy! lol

[@dianeyates8524]

Planning on spending next winter next to Catalina SP to ride my donkey. Loved that you stayed there! Yay to having Caleb back for a bit!

[@maggiemyrtlebeach2701]

Another amazing video, I feel like running to my camper and reorganized everything and put hooks everywhere!!! I love time lapse of stars that is some next level stuff!

[@ramonapuckett3059]

Great video! Loved the scenery, oh and the stars! Very cool ❤

[@lwhite530]

Happy Sunday KYD FAMILY! I need to rent out the KYD place one day! That’s a goal in the next 3 years. Loving the new rig!!

[@ShawnPatterson402]

Lots of great little ideas there. thank you. We depart for 4-5 weeks 3 weeks from tomorrow, and really should do a shakedown weekend first since the rig has been in storage since November, but may have have to take Trish's suggestion and just go go go. Will see. As always, safe travels...

[@mikenowak2360]

Snow ugh welcome to pure Michigan lol exciting welcome to Michigan summers best place to be in the summer.

[@billshaw7645]

Absolutely love the Catalina mountains. We stay there a few times a year. We find that most of the state & county parks here in AZ are just beautiful and so well taken care of. Not sure if you folks have been there yet, but Lost Dutchman is another park with beautiful views. Safe travels this season.

[@zedhead2864]

OMGosh! Your having a meetup in my home town? Duluth, Mn.

[@billbern1005]

I use two 4 inch nylon dock cleats next to each fridge door and some 3/8 inch shock cord. The clears screw to the wood cabinet. When in the campground I just let the shock cord hang from the cleats.

[@vickihogan8207]

Ok…Marc I had to laugh out loud with “the talk” 🤣🤣🤣🤣. My family lived in Tucson when I was a girl. Lived near the Catalina Mountains and our favorite get away was Mt Lemon. Thanks for the memories!

[@SARGENTO007A]

How I enjoy your videos! I can't explain. Thank you! Travel safe.

[@MsSunstoned]

Love you guys. So excited for you to be back on the road ... here's to smooth road & fast internet. We've missed you.

[@InTheMomentTravels]

So smart to do a shakedown trip. We almost fell off the couch seeing our cameo LOL. Glad you enjoyed Tucson. We've been here a few months, with multiple trips to Barrio Bread...soo good! Judy & Steph

[@Jim_Briggs]

Something I always did when the ball was stuck in the coupler is either chock the trailer wheels or apply the trailer brakes and back up or pull forward with the coupler unlocked. It would usually give it just enough to make them decouple.

[@Steve.5]

Your videography is outstanding. Just another reason for me to look forward to watching another episode…thanks for taking the extra effort to make it pop. 😊

[@42Pros]

Mark, impressive star-trails time lapse!!! Very technical my friend.

[@jeffharwood7314]

My wife and I have been waiting patiently for the season to start and cannot wait for this year. We love the channel and the adventures. Also the music you choose always seem to fit perfectly with each episode.

[@janewardguaraldi7975]

Great episode 😊

[@connorgaston9535]

The slight "mhmm" from Marc while Trish is talking to the camera is always perfect.

[@miketibbles166]

Great video. That was totally me trying to get the ball off the hitch a week ago, except I was in a narrow spot with close neighbors listening to me run the electric jack up and down. Just like with the fridge and sink faucet pressure, you both are so good at taking things in stride. It is cool to watch your video and get a smile on my face as I think back to a situation which seemed a little frustrating at the time but now is just all part of the amazing adventures.

[@jeffsteele1295]

I was in the same area today near Tucson. Went gold hunting today with a friend. Was on top of a big mountain and stated snowing so we had to leave. We still found a surprising amount of gold. We will be headed toward Yuma next week will be doing gold hunting there as well. Love your new Airstream motorhome and so proud for you both having it . Can't wait until your next video.

[@thx4nutin]

I need to put myself in “tow mode” every day!! Another terrific episode. Looking forward to the 2024 Summer to Remember!

[@luvRVing]

Watching you two work together and hang out together rejuvenates my soul. Such good tips and advice, so practical and tenacious. I always leave you guys feeling refreshed. Thanks 💖💖

[@2skyp]

Marc, your photography/cinematography just keeps getting better and better. Awesome drone shots as usual. Great story-telling. Always a joy to watch.

[@LeesGarage]

Marc, that was a mighty fine backing job @15:00. A++. Great job by your spotter as well. Lol

[@cindiheslin6782]

Your 'new' Airstream is so open, light and airy. Has such a nice feel to it!

[@Capt-Dirty-Rice]

We had the same shower head in our travel trailer and when we got a class C we put one in it too. Has been a great shower head.

[@spearbook85]

Y'all are Amazing! So enjoy your videos and your information is excellent! Blessings, Joy

[@waynekeizer5720]

That hitch lock from proven industries is amazing I have it on all my trailers for when there stored

[@freetowandernow]

Soon we leave our condo in Bucerias, Mexico and return to our Roadtrek In Ontario for the summer. It is stored for the winter, of course, and so I always refresh and re-organize. Some great ideas this week-thanks! 🦉

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Hey Guy's, I love command hooks, shelves, holders, ect., I use them all the time. Marc, having a towel hook with your towel available when your done showering is an excellent idea. Where you placed the hook keeps the towel ready, and dry for immediate use. Is there a shade for your narrow bathroom window for privacy. Speaking of command hooks, they've velcro strips you can use to keep the refrigerator door closed, and secured until your able to fix the problem. The new Air Stream is nice, and habing all the natural light is amazing.

[@Gents849]

You mentioned going to Tahoe. Just left there after a few days skiing. If you are in South Lake Tahoe stay at Zephyr Cove. Right on the lake and great breakfast in the restaurant. Lake cruises available also.

[@robertarohwer3861]

Thank you for the wonderful reminder of Flagstaff in the spring! Graduated from NAU in the snow! BEAUTIFUL! So, even though you're on the move... I can smell the trees and remember the good times! Have a great trip 'season'! :). And how fun to see Caleb!!!

[@ejs6010]

The new Airstream looks like it is beginning to feel like home. Enjoy the command hook tips.

[@GN_SG]

Trish looks gorgeous!! Flattering and cute! I recently cut my hair a smidge too short for a vacation, but i want to grow it out like hers.

[@btbcc12859]

The stars...chef kiss!

[@KandyKas]

Excited to hear you're coming to my home state of Washington! I'll keep an eye out for ya!! 🙂

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Beautiful and special time lapse and photography. One of our daughters lives in Tucson. She goes up to Mt. Lemon to see the snow. We have visited the saguaro cactus park. Amazing.

[@garrettb5470]

The desert museum in Tucson is a great place to go and see. Lots of desert wildlife.

[@Gents849]

Yes on lifting the refrigerator door in order for it to stayed closed during travel. My dealer attempted to repair it but didn’t do a good job so I use suction cups that are connected to each other.

[@radioactivemike1]

Went to Alaska with that failure of a fridge. Would not stay shut at any speed. The washer trick helped for a bit. Painters tape helped on “smooth” Alaska roads. The final solution was a threaded rod in one of the holes to switch the door hinge with a large fender washer and wing nut. Locked the fridge and freezer doors.

[@calebschultz1756]

Would love to see a video touring snowbowl!!!…..grew up in flagstaff and I miss it soooo much

[@lesathornton]

Happy Sunday

[@orrinbelcher6593]

Superbly done and wonderfully done, great video, great tips

[@user-lc6go2sp9t]

Great video. My husband and I really enjoy this channel. We moved from a GD Reflection 5th wheel to an AS last fall. We are on our 1 month shakedown trip to AZ. We were in loop B Tat Catalina while you were there. We knew it was you because of Charlie! Hope you have a great season and we look forward to following your adventures. BTW..... Our fridge is not latching well either. We use painters tape everytime we move to keep it secure!

[@xjarhd570]

Cool time-lapse effect with the stars.

[@dlanarodriguez4890]

This makes for a great morning show. My coffee is more enjoyable now. 😊

[@RVUntethered]

A great, comfortable video..as always! 🙌

[@elizabethortiz4376]

I remember the first time I went to Tucson, I was so in love with the cactus

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Trish is so cute. It does not take much to make her happy - a hidden command hook for her hair ties and I understand totally. All the windows in that rig are beautiful.

[@rhondalyn100]

Another great soundtrack....enjoyed! 🙂

[@Rgross27]

We use the E4 Equalizer hitch also on our Grand Design Imagine 2970RL and we keep the trunnion bars in the hitch when disconnecting and I put my feet on each of the bars after taking the clamp off of the L-bracket and move them off of the L-bracket and then I lift the hitch some and then rock it back and forth and the tongue falls right off of the ball every time. It a little trick I was taught and it actually works. Love the vlogs and always watching here in Michigan and safe travels...

[@born2wander224]

Hi folks , subscriber from day 1 here ! I have your Amazon recommendations page in my account . Love you guys, I'm a full-time Nomad off-grid. I learn so much everytime I watch you guys , I love the fact that you're a family-friendly group. Keep the videos coming, you inspire so many people to strike out on the road . God bless you all .

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Thank you!

[@leann4925]

Hi! Caleb great seeing you. I was so excited to see Charlie. Just want to give him a big hug. Gee a different Air Stream and a new challenge for Trish to decorate. Marc has his work cut out for him as well replacing things of which is always his challenge. Looking forward to this seasons adventures. I sure did enjoy the wedding. How is your oldest son doing? Please do stay safe. Thanks!

[@glennbevin7464]

I loved the video. I live in the White Mountains and am enjoying the same weather.

[@SARGENTO007A]

Rewatching your videos and I have got to say I enjoy the sense of freedom of you driving in the highway.

[@RollingwithJandA]

Another great video! We have been watching you all for a long time! You all have inspired us to start our own KZbin channel! Happy camping!

[@robertmungo5428]

You'll love the shower head it increases pressure while conserving the hot water! Shower time now is 5 minutes longer if you so desire! Cool tip on the Dyson!

[@saraandrick8602]

My son and I rented a camper for the first time in Phoenix. We drove through this snow storm in Flagstaff on the way from Colorado. We just missed you!

[@raysoltero7963]

Love Tucson, especially Catalina State Park!

[@LR-ny6lj]

We purchased a 2022 27ft Globetrotter, our fridge did the same thing opening at will. Made a quick 3D printed lock with a pin for travel days. no issue now.

[@brandonveasey8816]

the rv leveler with the blocks you drive up on are a dream. you just back in kick the leveler on and connect it will tell you how far off you are and which side. put the blocks under the low side and then get in the truck and slowly backup while watching the app. I'm almost always within .25 inch from left to right and front to back.

[@WILDEBILL308]

We were just in Tucson March 20-23 for FMCA's 108th International Convention & RV Expo. To bad you missed it. There were over 1,000 RV's there and many Airstreams and outher trailers and drivable RV's. Yes lots to do in the area. Now back in FW for the chance to see the eclipse then off to The Ridge Outdoor Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee.

[@jime4047]

I have the same Norcold frig in a NoBo that has the same pop open issue. Added straps that I put on before towing. No issues now on the roughest roads.

[@fit4ya1975]

Its a shame that you have to do that. Why wont they fix the issue?

[@sallyjaynes2433]

Absolute *Arizona🌵, cruising the "Tucson"🏞️ & hooks unlimited by Trish, balancing mishaps (refrig. in motion) by Mark. You guys are entertaining remarkable 🙂😘 🚌

[@HeyUncleArt]

You two are great! Love your content!

[@kirstenveneziano1205]

I find I stay in tow-haul mode for days after I finish towing, which isn't a bad thing! I'm with you on leveling and always want to be stabilized if possible. Great shake down trip and I love the Tucson desert!

[@SwampMarshal]

Recently discovered your channel. I’m impressed with your off grid and solar solutions videos. Thanks for sharing. Vic