Sleeping in a Wig Wam on the Dixie Highway ~ Cave City, Kentucky!

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010. I travel with a 2009 Honda CMX 250 on the back of my RV on a Titan Ramp 600lb carrier. Bike goes 78mph and gets 70mpg. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
*Video: Panasonic Lumix G95
*Main Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens (100% manual focus)
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic Air Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
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Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. Born April 21st 2010.
Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
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[@nomadicfanatic]

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[@kevinyaknow8969]

Thank you Eric for showing off our neck of the woods and for your kind words for our local businesses. So many comments from Kentuckians too. Come back soon!

[@lisamcgrath3132]

I’m loving seeing you spending time in my beautiful home state of KY!! I’ve been by the Wigwam village many times but haven’t stayed in one yet, that’s now on my list! Spring in KY is the best🥰

[@donaldpratt7099]

OMG! I love that old time key chain they gave you. Every motel and hotel used those key chains. Brings back memories. It will make a good magnet for you collection. Also I want to sleep in a wigwam. Old school key chain.

[@rickybreaux2607]

Holbrook Arizona on Route 66 has wig wams. We stayed there in 2006

[@UncaDave]

There is no YT site just like Nomadic Fanatic!!! Been watching several years now and this is the best place for quirky, rambling around America, learning RV stuff, the ups and downs and the adventures of Eric and Jax! “The Dude abides, man!”

[@marciannaprice1882]

I've seen trees snap, when trying to winch out just a pickup...

[@xboostgaming8761]

I love the content❤❤❤been watching for 7 years now and never get bored always the bright of my day 😀😀😀😀

[@workedfool]

After your misadventure in your last vid we can see your enthusiasm for the wig wam and that tour was great thanks

[@shari5982]

OMG! I think that’s where my parents went on their honeymoon in 1959, or their first anniversary. Gotta drag out those snapshots!

[@JanesDough855]

That owner of Wigwam Village really must appreciate you advertising his business. We all need to do that here in this country and screw the scamdemic. Thank you for sharing this interesting vid.

[@simondavey7787]

Thoroughly loved this video. I've already booked a wigwam stay for my trip in September!

[@horsebytes8405]

It was called, "magic fingers" vibrating bed and most motels had them back in the day.

[@alliw1276]

We loved it when our parents got us rooms on vacation that had the “magic fingers” beds! They were a quarter for a few minutes and of course we drove them nuts for more quarters. 😂 Fun memories.

[@huskersue5123]

Great video, Eric. Thanks for taking us along. I remember the wig wam motel on route 66 back in the day. We were traveling from Nebraska to California in a 56 Chevy 4 door no air conditioning.

[@kirkminer4190]

Cool! I stayed at the Wigwam in June of 2008. Glad to see that it is still in business!

[@Sunshineinal]

The Wig-Wams in Alabama was across a field and creek from the house I grew up in. At night I could see them from my bedroom window. I always wanted to spend the night in them but never got to.

[@wandaallen4340]

I live in Indiana when I was young we stayed there back in the sixties I’m 64 today

[@pavofan59]

Love the nostalgia of the wigwams.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Excellent video Eric and Jax. I would love to stay in one of these wigwam. Your so lucky to see the restaurant and basement. The key chain and statue look amazing.

[@theresehabenicht3182]

So Cool. Loved the tour of the wigwams

[@retiredtraveling7459]

Fantastic adventure! Kentucky is great!

[@itsrvlifenowornever6827]

We are in Diamond caverns....and just went to Cave City to go to the Flea Market and antique stores.

[@suefrey1913]

Thank you so much for sharing your Wigwam adventure. Now I want to sleep in one too. Hello bucket list!!!

[@believeinyourself7511]

That wigwam looks awesome. What a fun trip!

[@plove523]

I always wanted to stay in one of those as a child. Good to know I still have a chance!

[@reginac8572]

Stayed there 20 years ago!! Thanks for the memories!!

[@lucillehjort8110]

I am glad that the tow truck arrived before the river came a callin.. Accidents and mistakes happen and we have to forgive ourselves knowing that we learned a valuable lesson. The wigwam sounds like fun.

[@Scott-by9ks]

One of the coolest features inside your Wigwam that I noticed was on the wall there's a bottle opener!

[@mikejordan9220]

I hope the Wig Wam is very successful. I would like to stay there myself someday.

[@shellyscott6447]

Omg I remember the vibrating beds!! lol I haven't thought about those in years!! So Welcome to Ky, my hometown!! I love in Florence🧚🏻 I've been to Cave City & Mammoth Caves growing up then took my kids. Really Cool thanks for sharing & taking me down memory lane!! xoxo Jax :)

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I would definitely stay a night there, just because. The Americana just oozes from that place. 👍🏼

[@jamescarroll0615]

Nice to see you back to the old school style of touring.

[@johnransom4485]

This was by far the best content from Eric in quite a while. Only minimal whining and complaining (about the rain). Hopefully, he is over that and will continue to produce content such as this going forward. I really enjoy when he gets out and travels a set route and presents the content he is capable of and known for.

[@Jennstravels]

That's awesome. I so glad to see that the Wigwams are open again. Jax is so cute.

[@coleengoodell3550]

Cool beans! I've seen these during my life and thought staying in one would be great fun.

[@drewwesley23]

It's cool seeing you drive through where I live and get excited over things I've passed thousands of times and never really thought about. Lol

[@AdventurousJeriLynn]

Howdy howdy Eric & Jax ~ from Indiana. This is so COOL ( Wig Wam ), it is definitely a must SEE and STAY in our traveling future. THANKS for sharing as ALWAYS. Take CARE, SAFE travels too. 🛣 🌞

[@marygibbons2099]

Eric, if you want quirky, go to Big Mike’s Rock Shop. You’ll love it. And btw, staying at wigwam village is on my bucket list. They’re retro cool.

[@bubl8015]

Yes thanks for a Friday video from Eric - super - now i have something GOOD to watch......Stay safe & DRY....

[@schpoe123]

I have seen them but have never stayed in one...excellent video...Thanks

[@klouism1]

Top notch video. So glad you could spend some time there hear some history about the place. He also got to meet up with your friends have a nice dinner. And Jax got some treats. Life is good 😺

[@user-od4pb3df5y]

Love that someone is taking the time to revive a place like that!

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

love this I remember the wigwams on Route 66 traveling with my family

[@johndecriscio9586]

Loved the "Home is where I park it" magnet, and the Wigwam key phob will make a good magnet also.

[@bosse641]

I could easily live in one of these wigwams full time :o) Cozy

[@HAF627]

Cool little tour , keys were so large and ornate back in the day! ..strange knife sharpener.. but good way to not lose it. Enjoy good times with friends and 😺

[@rvlife289]

I love JAX!!!! SO adorable!

[@elainemouser1330]

Absolutely one of my favorites! Maybe it's because I live near Cave city! Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@robertmccormack3409]

Hey Jax and Eric. Cool wigwam video. Liked the Snow Queen outdoor mass video. Very informative videos and respectful. God Bless your friends and you and Jax.

[@sunriseskies3883]

LUV when you remind us to “like” the video! 🧡 Sometimes I forget… Eric I watched your ten year anniversary video for the eighth time now!!! I love that video! Sometimes I just put it on when I am cleaning the house or cooking… It’s like a beautiful screensaver! The pictures are beautiful and you matched the music perfectly! 👍 You are so talented and have refined your skills beautifully!⭐️✌️

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Way back, before you were born, my folks took us on a cross country trip. We stopped at so many different attractions, state and national parks, monuments... I vaguely remember a WigWam motel. I don't recall where it was, and I'm pretty sure we didn't stay there... Thanks for triggering some memories. Love your channel, and Jax is a delightful kitty.

[@garykrissteiner1004]

We stayed in a campground near the wigwams in November. I have a picture of them with the old nonworking neon sign. It's great to hear that someone is restoring these.

[@todhunt182]

I lived near Wigwam Village #4 in Orlando,Fl. My grandparents would drive by there on the way to Gator Land or Six Gun Territory ,in the 1960's, and I would always imagine staying there, but never did because it was so close to home. Thanks for the tour !

[@maryanncarson5166]

That's great you got to see the past gift shop, hope they will have a good place again. Neat souvenirs.

[@firebirdlover77]

..So Darn Cool. That Wig Wam, Awesome!!

[@donnac.1609]

Great story! History of an original American business and I wish the new owners much success!!

[@MagentaDreams70]

So cool. Can't wait to see inside. 🤗👍 So kitchy! Love it! Thanks for sharing, my internet friend.

[@genekied]

The Old Roads are the only way to travel, you see all the coolest stuff. Never ever take the Interstate.

[@sharonwilson2450]

I would definitely stay in a wigwam! How cool! Loved your tour of the old restaurant/gift shop!

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

This jogged a memory of a family car trip from Ohio to Texas when I was a little kid, and I think I remember staying in a place like this. Might have been this exact place, or maybe the other one in Kentucky. Thanks for the memory.

[@Itsthekellyschannel]

Pretty cool, Candace stayed in a real teepee like that in Montana on a reservation when she was a kid.

[@Rebelwolf4]

I live in Northern Kentucky! Awesome!

[@sharene411]

Looked like a lot of fun.

[@timklein5850]

I love Jax so much!!!!!

[@Judes121]

⛺️ thanks for the adventure

[@Scott___T]

Those classic freezers are awesome!

[@WigWagWorkshop]

I was surprised to hear you didn’t already have a wrench. Really been enjoying your adventures lately, I like that you share the “bad” times and not just the wonderful times. Give Jax a belly rub fer me.

[@russellault2391]

Awesome video as always will for sure have to but cave city's wigwam village on my bucket list Jax is looking good glad you took us on this adventure

[@jennifergrody]

So cool.. again like always thanks for sharing!

[@Silvernana]

This is so cool you stayed here I live 1 mile from here.Hope you have a wonderful stay.

[@maggieesquivel4533]

Best video yet! Thank you for sharing! Hi Jax!

[@cheriestelzer9969]

Well that’s a lot of fun. I want to stay in one. The little gift shop was cool. Bet it was a cool restaurant. Glad you and Jax had some fun.

[@iveyivey1298]

I remember as a kid in Florida the one they had their we went and saw it we didn't stay in overnight but we did visit it I hope they get these up and running because they're very nostalgic and it's nice to see the past and keep some of that original items that will never see again

[@wendyeesue]

It rained 5 days straight here in NE. this week, finally a break and expecting 65-70 for a few days. it rained day and night. I remember seeing that motel a few years ago traveling through it. Thanks for another quirky video

[@awallace8154]

Before purchasing a winch look at some “come-a-long” and metal chain. Much cheaper and you can throw it in one of the storage compartments. Just purchase metal chain for whatever length you need.

[@mikelebonner970]

Great video! I love it when you feature cool and quirky places....and good friends.😁 Jax seemed right at home in the wigwam.😁 He really loved that cat treat. He's the coolest cat! The key ring reproduction will make a great magnet for your collection. Thanks for taking us along to neat places like this. Safe travels!

[@TSchra37]

The RV winch is a great idea and now I am going to get one for my motor home! Thanks!

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

I would like to say hello to all Eric's friends and new friends. 👍👍🙌🙌🌞🌞👏👏

[@ejakeway]

I’m from Columbus Ohio and back in 2019 my friend and I road our 250cc motorcycles all the way from Columbus to cave city taking only back roads. The route we took had us pass right past that wigwam motel. So nice to see what’s going on with the place and I’d love to go back there again.

[@lindaintexas]

Very cool tour if the Wigwam. Love the quirky stuff 👍🏻😀

[@wiskerbiscuit1578]

When I was in Kentucky there was a castle that we went past. About 30 years ago.

[@CharlesCornettFL]

The castle is still there, between Lexington and Versailles on US 60. Now an event venue.

[@m.mickeypayne9811]

Love your historical place videos. 😀

[@patmitskey839]

Keep it up PARTNER!!! Thank YOU!!!

[@jerryhack5192]

You should have been in Cave City 40 years ago. It was an amazing place in it's hayday!!! There was once a HUGE rugslide right off the interstate. Go carts tracks, mini golf, all sorts of stuff!!

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

OMG 😃 I never knew about Wigwams to sleep in. I want to go there!!

[@KenRogersMostlyOutdoors]

Very Cool, Eric. I actually live right off of Dixie Highway in Louisville. Cave City is an awesome area!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

I used to love riding Dixie Hwy in the 60's. We lived in Louisville and my grandparents lived in Valley Station.

[@KenRogersMostlyOutdoors]

Cool... I was raised in Valley Station. Currently live in Pleasure Ridge Park, just up the road.

[@fdmackey3666]

I think I was about nine years old, and my brother four, when our parents rented a "Wigwam" there while we on a trip to see my Dad's oldest brother in Michigan....I'm now sixty-six years old and my brother sixty-one. In the late 1980s my brother, while on a "historic places vacation/road trip" stayed there again....In #6!

[@paulabradley5862]

Wonderful idea about the wench. I love it.

[@pamheller5526]

There used to be one of those motels here in southern Alberta in the Crow's Nest Pass. It was called the Sleepy Tepee! We stayed there in the early 70's. Wish it was still there!

[@sky02148]

That was awesome, thanks for sharing, I would definitely check it out if I ever get to take my road trip, anyways and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Very cool place Eric...I hope that business is a huge success. Would be nice if they brought back at least some kind of little eatery there and offered quickie things like coffee and muffins. Interesting video Eric.👍👍👍👍👍😁

[@kyhilltophome3153]

In about early 1974 I was living in Indianapolis and my husband and I came down to Mammoth Cave and we stayed at the Wigwam Village motel. It was the same trip we went to Guntown Mountain. Not sure how far behind your videos are but the Corvette Museum would probably interest you too. Several years ago the Corvette Museum had a cave in from a huge sink hole. They managed to dig some of the antique cars out and restore them and make repairs to the museum. I live in Louisville for the last 8 years now.

[@kyhilltophome3153]

I see now this video was from 3/26.. It just popped up for me this morning.

[@williamley7380]

Great video Eric and very cool indeed....now I have a new addition to my "must go" or bucket list, lol. Thanks for sharing and keep rolling brother.

[@john-peterhundt5662]

Just get a solid chain and a couple of shakels to extend the range of your winch.

[@toolmanthetim7042]

nylon tow strap for weight considerations

[@bradbush5234]

Eric I wish I knew you were around there my family is from that area. Check out the ferries in Mammoth Cave Park and the museum in downtown Horse Cave

[@debmoye1985]

Oh my gosh, this is so amazing!

[@robinwallace9655]

Park City and Cave City is my home! We moved away for a few years but soon to be moving to Horse Cave!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

That was really nice, you & Jax got to stay in a Wigwam! I really loved the red ric-rac trim in the bathroom. Perfect! It was really nice to see Shawn & Jill. I'm really glad your friends are with you. You'll have more fun! The sweet potato & shishkabob looked deliciously inviting. I haven't had either in so long. The steaks all looked great as did the mouthwatering Tots! I hope they do well & business picks up for them. I enjoyed meeting Mark too. Eager to see what you get into next. Jax sure loved his treats. Good thing you let go when you did. He really smacks you. That's too funny! I love him. I'm going to see if I can find any old pictures of that look like that meter he was holding. I've seen "1" (maybe similar) somewhere else. Liked seeing the old items in basement. So neat to see. Thank you for sharing. I loved your little Wigwam gift too. It's adorable.

[@joelanderson1162]

We're just 7 miles down the road from you at Diamond Caverns... Swing by when you head North... And we were in Cave City yesterday and turned around right before the Wig Wams😲

[@sheilacoleman8761]

Loved the tour of the wigwam room and the big wigwam and basement. So much nostalgia!.The drone shot was fantastic! Jax loves his treats!

[@Recallalertnetwork111]

My old stopping grounds use to work just down the road, Cave City is a blast also with Mammoth caves.