Slim Talks Trash - Boondocking USA

[@SlimPotatohead]

Note to Historic Trash Lovers: A few have commented that there is a federal law prohibiting the removal of metal trash over 50 years old from public land. Please be assured that the junk I removed was not that old. There was a can of "JB 80" motorcycle lubricant in there complete with bar code. This was post 1980 junk, with lots of sharp edges and was a danger to those who frequent the area daily. Just lazy off-roader's trash! I do appreciate the concern, and would never remove genuine historical objects from any site. Thanks! SP

[@DarrenMclarnon]

Lol some people have nothing better to complain about trash. Always knew you were a badass 😂❤️

[@bucki58]

Slim Potatohead Thanks for your time picking g up trash. It will make a future visit great for others.

[@ObamaoZedong]

What's the deal this law against removing old trash? I can't seem to find it?

[@Invictus13666]

Look up archaeological resources protection act.

[@jj516]

It’s actually 100 years, not 50. 16 U.S.C. § 470bb(1). You’re good, Slim.

[@bdv861]

You are a breath of fresh air in a world full of KZbin RV drama queens. (and drama kings)

[@johnringoo756]

Ben Dover excellent point

[@boxvango9021]

Thanks for being a good influence, and cleaning up where others didn't. You rock, Slim.

[@fourbyfourer]

I was just gonna comment the same. Thanks slim for cleaning up for the disrespectful people out there.

[@ZeusBike333]

Careful, some garbage piles in the west are considered artifacts and are protected archaeological sites.

[@ratspitt]

@@ZeusBike333 Cleaning up decomposing rusting cans well on there way to returning to the earth makes little sense.

[@SlimPotatohead]

@Tony colonna: Did you ever step on a rusty can? Then it will make sense. This is a camping area! SP

[@ZeusBike333]

I totally agree with you. I pick up trash when I'm in outdoors but I had a Ranger that went through my trash bag and chastised me that I was in archaeological area and that it was better for me to leave trash in place and let the "professionals" decide what was garbage and what was an artifact.

[@mikerogers9711]

That camper was not built for off road, especially with the spare tire mounted that high above. I agree with you on your thoughts. I enjoy your videos and there is no place for political, hate or outrageous comments. Why can’t we just enjoy your travels? Ignore the naysayers, I would block them also.

[@papa54321]

Very good point about the spare tire that high it creates a lever with the vibration and pull on the bumper

[@raykiii]

Thank you for cleaning up that camp area. I really dislike we people leave their trash for others to deal with.

[@conradjenkins3628]

Nice man, my wife and I pick up trash all the time.

[@hero2006]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Great to see a fellow nomad picking up trash.

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

It shows such a lack of respect for the land and people that come behind you when someone dumps trash. Leaving a place better then you found it, says something about you. NICE WORK!

[@jameskitchell1277]

Thank you for leaving your camp site cleaner then you found it . Leave no trace and leave it better then you found it.

[@adozensparrows]

Don't be a malcontent. Slim's got it right: keep it clean & constructive in the comments; and in life.

[@jukeman57]

It boggles my mind how some people can be so careless with their waste and trash. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Great video.

[@kathrynb4683]

Love your videos. Thank for "givin a hoot" to remind others not to pollute! 😋

[@sjTHEfirst]

You know Slim, first thing I do when I open one of your videos is to hit that “Like” button. Because there all good, even the trashy ones. 🤣

[@AlGritzmacher]

Even the negative commenters don't get through your great sense of humor. Keep doing your thing and never let them get to you. Love your videos - thanks for sharing them with us!

[@patriciasmith6894]

Have you seen any turtles while your out and about or in your camp, love them slow movers.

[@SaulTPokit]

Discovered your channel over the Xmas period, you've destroyed my sleeping pattern as I was up til 5am one Sunday watching! May the road take you to safe and interesting places Mister Potatohead

[@1-less-car]

You make an excellent series and share the joy of travelling, the world and being self-sufficient. The repairs and projects are a highlight. Travel safe and thanks.

[@dorjon]

Thank you, I enjoy watching your videos.

[@georgemccoy5028]

We camped on desert land for many years and discovered remnants of old cattle and prospecting camps, each usually having a trash heap of tin cans such as those you are picking up. A ranger informed us that we could look the pile over but not remove anything. (Plastic and modern trash obvious exception to the rule).

[@caldeira99]

Thank you for sharing how you see the world. My Husband and I love watching your Grand adventures. Please, no need to reply we just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you. Best to you and all you Love. From Western Iowa. ;-)

[@janicem4382]

Love your videos. You provide such a variety of quality photography and information. Thanks from fellow Canadian soon to be boon-docking in the areas of beauty that you have introduced me to.

[@dannykane3068]

I love your little modifications very simple yet clever 😊

[@boblamothe8966]

Your lack of editing is not a problem. Your still the best site by far 😀

[@deborahanderson5508]

Thank you for your respect for the land, good man!

[@shawneeb3771]

Thank you for cleaning up that is very kind of you.

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

Hey slim. Always glad to see you man. And thank you for picking up trash as well. We do it every trip it's nice to see some one else do it as well. Though it would be better if it was done already. You rock!!!

[@kenp8704]

You're a good man Slim keep it up. Also you have a big fan base in the UK CruisingTheCut for their New Years day video gave you much praise for your work and ability to be a fine story teller.

[@NaveedKhan-vx1vx]

Great work slim, i love watching your boondocking videos keep up...

[@lcarter194]

Thank you for cleaning up. So many think it someone else job.

[@kinglemon4165]

You're such an old soul, Slim. Loving the videos, as always. I look forward to seeing where you end up next and what adventure you'll go on! Stay safe.

[@thelundstram4394]

Thanks for showing and cleaning up LOVE the earth there’s only one 👍

[@debiwendorf1998]

Slim, I have never subscribed because I try to limit the number of channels I subscribe to. You have now replaced one of my previous subscriptions. I wont tell you which one, but I think this is a Wynn Wynn for both of us! I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to clean up after someone who is less conscientious than yourself. Safe travels to you.

[@d4anzig]

Replaced gone with the wynns....just a guess lol

[@toms6841]

I stopped occasional viewing of the Wynns a couple of years ago after watching their video passing thru Canadian customs on their way to Alaska. In responding to a standard question by custom officials, they couldn't help but declare their political affiliation for not having certain equipment with them. That really turned me off personally and saw no reason to watch any more of their output; which has transitioned away from RV lifestyle.

[@USA2283]

I have 400 subscriptions and counting I don’t get recommended videos for all of them. KZbin algorithms show videos new and old of the channels I watch most often. Having a limited amount of subscriptions just sounds weird to me. KZbins recommended section really is setup nice, if you don’t watch a person for a while you won’t get their videos in your channel feed and if you watch different videos made by other channels more of their videos will be recommended.

[@caverbrad]

I call them the Trust Fund Kids.

[@thebamlife1775]

Thanks for cleaning as you go!! Great example for what others should do! 👍

[@southtxblues]

Short comment from S. Tx. Wife and I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Happy whenever a new one emerges.

[@DarrenMclarnon]

You are literally living the dream, still loved this vid as much slim we are here for you as a person not for your amazing editing lol but I do appreciate them vidoes when they do come. This channel will go far

[@bradriley3099]

Thanks for cleaning up our state. My wife and I do the same.

[@woodyhuband9248]

Because of you I had to go by and look at the A-Liners at the Tampa RV Show...so many different styles now. I was telling my friend about your channel and all your ingenious Rube Goldberg mods on your trailer. We decided that you must have been either an engineer or the world's greatest handyman at some point in your life. Keep up the good work. Love the channel.

[@HoneyandMe]

Your situation in town without power was dealt with here on Vancouver Island this Christmas. My oldest daughter and I drove 2 hours to Nanaimo to pick up my youngest daughter from the ferry. She works in Vancouver and was coming home for Christmas. It was a very windy day, the 22nd of December. We got to Nanaimo with the plan to do some shopping prior to her ferry arriving. Low and behold, the big mall in Nanaimo was in the dark. Luckily they had lots of skylights! We found the Pier 1 across the road and Chapters were still under power, but just as we approached the til to pay, their power went out too!! Aah! Then, my daughter's ferry was cancelled due to the extreme winds. We ended up not being able to get any shopping done or pick up my daughter that day! I made another trip the next day and had great success. It amazes me though. Civilization comes to a stand still if the power goes out. It's actually pretty scary. Ever hear of an EMP? Can't imagine what the world will do!

[@Paul.Douglas]

It's just aggravating when people leave their trash! Thanks for picking up. Merit badge for you. Looking forward to your new travels!

[@treysuniverserv1576]

Thank you for cleaning up after the punks who left the mess. We appriciate your efforts!

[@brucewallace3860]

Only subscribed recently, but have watched a number of your older videos. Have thoroughly enjoyed your common-sense approach to our everyday camper challenges and your adventurous nature.

[@silverbreezeRn]

Thanks for picking up trash, you are a good example. My mom recycles plastic and I am so proud of her. She is 84 years old and cares about mother earth.

[@clintonturner5545]

I pick up trash in the front on my street, and the back alley. You are relaxing. So thanks.

[@melike1984]

Thanks for your videos most enjoyable, Best wishes from the UK

[@brendaschroeder2166]

Glad you take time to clean up after some others that don't.

[@paulrobinson1337]

We are looking for a small teardrop to start exploring Canada and the US. Have watched many of your videos - very enjoyable and educational. Thank you for sharing your experiences and philosophy.

[@PWlangford1]

Thats a good clean up Slim. I live in Calgary I like your Vids. 🇨🇦

[@shannonmurphy9790]

I'm sorry to hear people post negative comments. The vast majority of us are much appreciative of all you do with filming for those of us who are learning and enjoying your guidance. Keep being awesome!

[@allwhowander6155]

I love your videos, even when you're picking up garbage ... Safe journeys!

[@mavrickhunter13]

I love watching you boondocking. I wish I had the ability half the mods you can.

[@samanthadodd8112]

I agree. I'm not that handy. My dad was one of those people who would fix anything. Slim reminds me of him.

[@bobmarleystoe]

Anyone can learn ive fixed things all my life now im teaching my son whos learning fast its just confidence to try something .go for it and learn

[@Love2TravelAway]

Your the greatest love watching your videos. Blessings keep warm and safe.

[@JannaMontanna]

Love your vids! You really should patent that vent opener! Bless you for picking up all that trash! 👏🙏😘

[@kentfletcher8930]

Thank you for taking better care of our public lands than we do. A class act.

[@pagewhite61]

Thank you, very interesting and thank you for picking up the junk.

[@bobde4705]

Great job Slim. Thanks for showing us how we should appreciate our surroundings.

[@rcsproject627]

I love your videos Slim lots of handy info. Thanks man!!!

[@kdp93661]

I love your videos, a relaxing watch before bed.

[@mr.different7494]

I always end up cleaning up all the camp site's around me. There is a serious lack of respect out there. Rock on slim.

[@oldschooldiy3240]

God Bless you Slim! It saddens my heart to think a neighbor from up north cares more about the maintenance of our land than the people that live here! Thank you! P.S. Be safe!

[@judyrasmussen3142]

I appreciate your willingness to show us the less-pretty parts of RVing. The bumper, the underbelly of your trailer-- these are like maintaining the foundation of your house. Your attention to these can prevent an unexpected roadside emergency! Keep going.

[@KING-lf4vy]

Wow, What a Great Effort towards clean environment. Truly Appreciate it. Learnt alot Today. Nice video, Good Luck .

[@gladysfenick993]

Your a decent human for taking the time and picking up left behind trash that you didn't leave .

[@juliemarcum6687]

Thanks for another great video Slim! Also thanks for cleaning up the desert.

[@roberthill3207]

You don't have to pick up the garbage in the desert your just a decent guy doing a good thing . From someone that loves the desert thank you thumbs up stay Awsome.

[@johnd746]

Sad about people so lazy leaving their trash. That really bothers me. Thank god we have people like you.

[@pjd2709]

That is really maddening when people leave their trash , they hauled it in, and take it with you out, people! Thanks for caring enough to pick up someone's trash, good job!

[@bonzig54]

Have to share this with you Slim ,my father died about a year ago and my 89 yr old mother is now up in Jersey and shared between me and my sister ,so I had her down this past weekend and at The Breakfast Table over her coffee we watched your videos .She and my dad traveled (camping, apache pop-up) extensively when they were younger and she just loved your videos she sat there and watch them one after another for almost a good hour. I want to thank you for that .

[@SlimPotatohead]

Thanks Bonnie, you made my day! SP

[@johnny32149]

Those cans have been out there for decades dude. Thanks for being a good human.

[@janmariolle]

Congratulations on your new bumper and reinforcements!

[@SniperTrader7733]

I’m always amazed with your engineering. You keep making the old Aliner better. I hope the manufacturer is watching. You are their test pilot who takes it to the limit. You test the outer limits of their product and push the envelope.

[@gmaneis]

Ditto all the other positive comments here, Slim, and it's okay if you're so busy you end up not reading this until decades from now when you're in the nursing home lookin' back on life. Safe travels to you. You are a really good soul.

[@mikevd8111]

Sir you're one of the nicest person I got to know. I don't understand what king of people might comment trash against you. Thank you for helping the environment and the world. Now our world need more people like you. God bless you.

[@lightning4871]

Slim, you are something else. I couldn’t do what you do.

[@raygregory3476]

i'm grateful there are people like you willing to collect others trash so that enjoyment can be had by all visitors!

[@gloria5873]

You are amazing and very respectful of everything. I always look forward to your videos and thank you for all you do.

[@RealEA]

I like the idea of the camper being a cozy and convenient way to travel

[@glenn2595]

Brought back memories of the 1960's. When I was a kid we had a power outage that lasted 4 days. I remember my family walking to the A&P that was candle/gas lantern-lit. They were handling the sales with a cash box as the electric register was not working. The prices were added up by the clerk on a paper pad. The deli in the same area had a crank handled register so the power didn't affect the sales, but the slicer was electric and the guy was cutting the meats and cheeses with a knife. Back then we did function without electricity when necessary.

[@weatherstorms]

You are a very kind human being! Always picking up garbage, staying in touch, plus I enjoy your positivity, and cooking videos. I do apologize for links by the way. Like you suggested I'll describe it here in the comments. Sorry about peoples' negative comments, and the wind power outage.

[@colleenmercer3408]

You’re one of my favorite channels because you’re authentic and creative in the way you shoot your videos. I had never seen a camper like yours before seeing your channel and videos. I really look forward to your videos! Thank you so much for your content!

[@bucki58]

Mechanically speaking your one of the more creative people I’ve seen with your applications.Your work turns out very well.

[@SierraOne]

Now you can carry a boat on the camper! Great job with the mods!

[@papa54321]

He placed a video about this that some people aren't safe on the roads

[@davidpisciotta1552]

Well Slim, this video sure was garbage, but never the less I enjoyed as much as all the others! Thanks for the entertainment and as always your insightful thoughts.

[@justinoid4620]

Ride the blue ridge parkway from VA to NC and boon dock on the side forest roads. Funnest time I’ve ever had, swimming in waterfalls and great hikes. Leads you into GSM National Park. And drive through like 4 or 5 National forests.

[@MsKraftee]

Thanks for picking up that trash, SP! That's always been my motto (and my father's before me) - leave the area cleaner than you found it. Growing up, my family camped the lot in the Mojave Desert in an area called Kelso Valley. We always boondocked, usually in a shady area by an abandoned mine and a wash. Someone had tapped into an underground stream and put a pipe in the ground so we always had fresh water. One evening we pulled into the campsite and it was just a disaster - trash everywhere; they had lind up eggs and shot them and worse they shot up the pipe for spring water. My dad was so upset. First thing we did before even setting up our tent was to clean the area.

[@DanielVance]

We have a couple of state parks that I frequent here in Ohio that don't have trash receptacles. One in particular has two shelter houses, but not a single trash can. When going there, I always make it a point to bring along a trash bag. I walk the park trail and see the sites, picking up trash along the way, before returning to the shelter houses and parking lot where I always fill my bag. It makes me sad that people are quite literally parked right near their car going to the shelter houses, and yet they can't be bothered packing out their own trash. Thanks for helping clean up out there. If you're anything like me, sometimes you feel like you're the only one. It's nice to see that I'm not.

[@jdh6870]

Great videos, keep up the good work.

[@suefreivald7031]

What a joy! We so appreciate your videos, your experience, your wisdom. And your photography! As those new to RVing we have learned so much from you! Thank you!

[@rondickson7906]

Way to go slim. Great work !! I like all your videos.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Slim, you are a stand up guy. You make even picking up trash interesting. Thanks for going over and above.

[@harmonicablues7892]

You are an inspiring person and a true gentleman!! Removing “trash” is something we all have to do to keep our lives clean. And speaking of clean. If you use tape as a temporary solution inside your house. Try to use painters tape. Painters tape will not leave a sticky residue when removed like duct tape or other tape. That glue residue that other tape leaves behind collects dust then mold. Just trying to keep it clean!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Thank you for caring and taking the time to remove trash that you find. Hopefully you’ll set the example for others.

[@TrinityRidge1959]

Great video..natural and thanks for picking up. Back when the kids where little and if they ever threw garbage out the car window my hubby would turn around stop and tell them go pick it up. At 70 he still picks up side road garbage. Good for you and thanks again.

[@mikebrant192]

I have never seen a video of an RVer picking up someone else's trash. I know it happens all the time - I do it myself - I just never see it on video, and we NEED to have this seen! We need good PR. Really good thinking, Slim!

[@t.w.fields8871]

Thanks Slim, I love your videos and now I am burning for a Aliner.

[@rhondalyn100]

Welcome back to the lower 48, Mr. Slim! Always love your vids!

[@roadpanzir]

Attaboy Slim! For years I have been picking up trash while I walk my dogs, it's amazing all the crap that goes right out the car windows, you are a good man.

[@pujdomoj]

Thanks for your public services,.Cleaning and educating and being so calming and relaxing. It is hard to find KZbin channel like yours.

[@ARealCupcake]

I would have never thought about actually storing things inside of a bumper, that's really clever.

[@mikemysicka7717]

That Nevada desert sure looks appealing as I sit here watching the snow fall. Another great vid! keep up the great work. You are truly living the dream.

[@martelvonc]

I know I can't clean the whole world but I can pick up the trash where I am. Thank you for picking up where you can.