Stop Paying for RV Sites (Do This Instead)

[@ellenwelch8267]

The two types of KZbinrs I follow are full time RV’ers and homesteaders…. I want it ALL 🤪

[@caverbrad]

I did this about 10? years ago. You could rent bicycles at the ski lodge. I did the shuttle return. Starting off in that 1.6 mile long tunnel was what attracted me to the place.

[@june5wed]

Harvest Hosts is an amazing program and I highly recommend it to everyone that has a camper/RV. We have stayed at some great places. And, as you have shown here, it’s not just wineries, breweries, distilleries, etc. But, the food at many of those places can also be wonderful.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We agree.

[@june5wed]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney I forgot to also mention that if anyone is hesitant to pay the annual fee, it truly pays for itself after just a couple of stays. We traveled from PA to the UP of MI and used several HH locations for no cost except for the food (which we would have likely done if we had stopped at a campground at that time after long drives). The RV HOF/Museum is also a HH location.

[@garretlewis4103]

We have done the Virginia Creeper Trail. It was awesome. We have biked quite a few rail to trails. We don’t RV. We camp in our square drop. Definitely see the appeal of Harvest Host if you RV. To me many RV parks just seem like a parking lot.

[@carmancloud]

What a precious expression on Hensley’s face when she was holding the baby chick. Little sweetheart!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Just a heads up on the very, very fresh eggs, they don't boil well If you want to boil them let them age for a week or two. The shells don't release from fresh eggs very well and you wind up picking the shell off in little bitty pieces. That said they're great for just about anything else you want to do with them. Yum, yum. Keep the good stuff coming and I give the kids a hug for me.

[@toddjones1403]

Nathan, your a Westerner at heart but you’ll never leave the East. So much to unpack here. You’re treating your kids untold….from a Denver based Detroiter y’all would love the West.

[@dorisspecial3619]

Wow, J.J. looks like the pictures of his Dad!!

[@tanya334]

J.J. is definitely a carbon copy of Dad 😂

[@bevtrue6937]

​@@tanya334 For sure JJ is Dad all over again.

[@rvfamilylife]

WOW, after watching Nathan take that hitch apart to straighten it out, I'm so thankful we have the Andersen Ultimate Fifth wheel hitch. We love your travel day videos the most. More of these please.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

With our short bed truck we have to have the slider hitch. Anderson is a great hitch. So glad you enjoy ❤️. We have a great time with our travel videos.

[@rvfamilylife]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney I have the same truck y'all have.

[@paulbenoit1351]

We did the Hiawatha 2 years ago on e-bikes we rented in nearby Wallace, Idaho. Amazing ride and we now have our own e-bikes. Love your videos!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome, thank you so much.

[@RVMediaCreators]

I’ve stayed at the 50,000 silver dollar inn. Love that place. We love experiencing new locations exploring. Thanks for sharing.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you for watching.

[@wishiwereroaming]

It is by NO means a practical thing to carry with you as RVer, but a 2x12 at least 4-5 feet long clamps perfectly snug between those side clamps on the Demco auto slide!! Don’t ask me how I know…😅 I assume anything you can wedge snug enough on or in the head of the hitch to get better leverage will help

[@blk123]

What a beautiful place to stay. You are giving your kids the childhood of dreams. How blessed you are. Nathan love the socks and sandals. Where is Stuart when you need him?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😂😂😂

[@ralphhattenburg1744]

I remember when the $50,000 Siver Dollar Bar.... was originally called the $10,000 Silver Dollar Bar. I grew up near Spokane WA and would drive by the "Bar" on my many trips to Western Montana.

[@TravelingonAdventures]

We are loving our HH and B/W as we make our way towards Idaho! We even have an HH booked the night we leave the Getaway. We also love our Lectric eBikes and we don't think they are "gimmickee".

[@pamking8137]

Loved this! My daughter just did this trail in July!

[@debbieplueger6199]

We just did the Hiawatha Trail a few days ago. Amazing ride! Hopefully, you had time on another day to do the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene. Great bike ride along the lake for miles.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Fun! It also looks beautiful!

[@rodneylw10]

I bought my Airstream 10 years ago. In just that time I have noticed campground prices have doubled and in some cases tripled or quadrupled which is nothing more than greed because they can. You may remember the place you stayed in Pigeon Forge a few years back and you recommended with the Passport America? Well, now look at it. I paid $42 a night or so after you. Now it is like $200. The problem with owners of these places is that they are now at or in some cases above the charge for a hotel room with breakfast. RVers haul their own to save and enjoy, not pay MORE.

[@raybonecrusher4516]

Great vid and interesting for sure. I have a e-bike XP 3 from lectric and enjoy it. I'm 79 so using a regular bike would be hard to do. I did get the extended battery for mine. Lectric bike company is sending me a free brake upgrade. Its supposed to be here soon. They also sent free saddle bags as well. That area was one of the best I've seen on your vids. Ray

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@karensolberg1741]

You were about 5 miles down the road from my house! I know the old dairy farm ranch you stayed at but was not aware it was a Harvest Host. Glad you got to try the Hiawatha trail. There is another very cool trail just west from the town of Mullen, ID to past Coeur d Alene, called the Trail of the Coeur d Alene. It is almost 80 miles long. My husband and I have done it in sections and have 35 miles left to do. We love our electric bikes too.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh small world! We had the best stay.

[@maryhartsock7792]

If the weather is good, not too hot or cold, I love Harvest Host. I would rather spend that money at a HH business than at a campground. Unfortunately it’s for one night only. If I’m staying for a week or two then I’ll choose a state park where I can kayak. I have not tried my boon dockers welcome yet since I really don’t like to socialize and you are on someone’s property 🙄 When I do HH I stay at breweries, wineries, museums, and golf courses. I never stay at farms though….I lived on a farm for 20 years.

[@brucefranklin6765]

Our favorite HH so far is Our Wyoming Life in Gillette WY. We stayed there the day before we got to Yellowstone. Stocked up on meats, eggs and veggies for our week in Yellowstone.

[@AnnetteLG]

Yay!! The Hiawatha! Fantastic and fun trail and I love the 2-mile tunnel. That’s my backyard! I grew up in Spokane/Coeur d’Alene and then loved and work in the Silver Valley (Kellogg to Mullan) for 2 1/2 years back in the late 1990s. 😊

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Awesome 😀

[@debbiec6216]

We have new bike trails and there's other trails that all connects and if you wanted too, you could ride to the Smoky Mountains ( Maine - Georgia ) . There's always something in this region to do. There's over 300+ activities to do ( inside or outside ) Ages from 6 months - 100+ years old. There's 4 cities who's able to get the chance to this. Only the citizens of 4 cities and it's not open for the public. It's Private.

[@patricksquires77]

GFCI Tripping and only option is a GFCI?? && you want to try a couple easy possible solutions - to see if you can get it not to trip? Possible Options below and likely for Non shore power detect equipment (like LJMJ’s victron) RVrs. Not sure if it helps but something to try - had luck with my winnie this way when plugging into GFCI. 1) Hard switch fridge to gas - I know LJMJ have a residential fridge. 2) Turn off breaker to A/C Can be many other things obviously but above is worth a shot to try once with their RV when there is only a GFCI and it is not working. AC and fridge - Not because of high current draw but for the small leak to ground tendencies on the compressor relay circuits is my understanding.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks good to know.

[@lawrencebest9943]

In central NC we have the Tobacco Trail that runs all the way through the state and I think it connects with the one in VA you mentioned at the end of the Video

[@garygus5966]

The Hiawatha trail is spectacular! We did it a few years ago.

[@judybethclark9431]

Oh my! J.J. is a mini-me! So easy to spot who he looks just like. Love the little boy pictures!

[@debbiewilson4443]

SO enjoyed this video. And I know EXACTLY what rv park you were talking about at the very beginning as we stayed there one night, too. Never again. Couldn't sleep that night because in my overactive imagination, I could just see somebody creeping around that tar paper shack with mischief on their mind. LOL. Couldn't get out of there fast enough the next morning. We have a 40 foot fifth wheel with no ability to boondock...only 1 battery, a residential fridge and a small generator. Your Harvest Host sites make us think maybe we could do it. Just have to try it. And the Route of the Hiawatha is amazing. We did it last year, all the way down, rode the shuttle back up to their drop off point and then rode the rest of the way to the parking area on our Lectric bikes. It was something we could not have done without them. I do have to say that I had a bit of a panic attack on the way back because of that long tunnel. Coming down through it, you could always see the proverbial "light at the end of the tunnel" but coming back up, you saw that tunnel ending only at the very end. And I told my husband to go ahead without me because I was going to do it slow. I ended up having a horrible problem seeing and even walked the bike part of the way. When I did catch up to where he was waiting for me, he informed me that I didn't have my lights on. I mean...at least a dozen people passed me in the tunnel and nobody let me know. Ugh. We hope to do it again this next summer and I will be SURE my lights are on~~

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thankfully we don't stay at those campgrounds often.

[@Carolann_237]

We love HH and BW! The price is right:) and you meet the nicest hosts. We also have Lectric ebikes. We stayed at a BW on the Creeper trail. What a fantastic program. Safe travels.

[@sherriweber7105]

What a great video! Nathan dud great fixing the hitch. What beautiful and Harvest Host. Hope they found the cow that got loose. Nice bike trail. What time is dinner? I’ll be over for the tacos! Lol! 😂safe travels and have a great week!

[@annettemills2399]

I am loving my ebike! Just like you said, as much of a workout as you want. We live close to St. Louis but in Illinois, which was a big railroad hub. There is a vast network of rails to trails in the area and they are awesome! The closest one starts about 3 miles from my house. Can’t wait to take my bike camping with us and explore other parts of the country. Enjoy!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is awesome!

[@CardelliFamof8]

GFCI they typically trip anyways due to the amount of leak to ground is enough difference that it thinks someone is getting shocked. One reason they revised the electrical code recently to exclude 30/50 amp feeders that required GCFIs. There was an exclusion for RV parks via a written letter. Not sure what the MultiPlus is seeing.

[@MattHayashi]

Another great video LJMJ! Its all about Harvest Host!

[@staceycoughlin]

Love following your travels! Please check where you have your bike seats: your knee should be slightly bent at the bottom of your peddle stroke.

[@andreaweiss5938]

We stayed at a harvest host on the west side of Deer Lodge that had 30amp for $30 a night. It wasn't hot enough that day for it but was a nice option.

[@nelliemcdowell2575]

I heard that it is a new law that if you want to stay in a state or national parks and you go hiking or camping you can not film there you will be fined now you have to get a permit and your not guaranteed to get the permits

[@bettyruth9142]

Y’all always have fun !! Kiddos are having so many fun times with great memories!! Sweet family !! 😀😀😀😀

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you.

[@CardelliFamof8]

Real enjoy 20,000 silver being a stop over, although we like to stay in Regis MT at Nugget RV resort on our way home to Washington state. We typically dry camp from Minnesota or other destinations we frequent. Nugget RV is were we splurge a little at the end.

[@judegypsywoman3934]

That's why I love my Anderson Gooseneck Hitch.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

Welcome to Idaho, I'm in southern Idaho right now but am heading north tomorrow. Such beautiful country.

[@debbiejohnson1441]

Custer S.D. has a great Rails to Trail also. It's very good and long.

[@rvtravelstayplay8154]

Just FYI.. My wife and I are Camp Host at Sand Hills RV in St. Anthony Idaho.. We’re about 50 mins south of Island Park.. The St. Anthony Dunes are 22+ miles long and 5+ miles wide and there are rental 4 place side by sides right at the entrance to our park.. The Dunes are BLM land, so you can fly your drone and experience some great dune riding.. I understand that the FOS family may be with y’all as well.. This would be a great day for adults & kids and some fun video.. Let us know if we can help.. We hope to meet y’all someday.. Mark & Bev

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@charlottestephenson7429]

Always welcome to visit our Ponderosa

[@krisbeaver2901]

We're not really into "off grid".. but even then, I still have a Boondockers Welcome and look forward to using it!

[@clifforddoty6963]

Your charger converter looks like a dead short to GFCI

[@c.alcazar2584]

What a beautiful trail and where you stay by the barn with the cows. Chicken...it was beautiful, I bet you had a gorgeous sunset,...keep on be safe and be happy....❤❤❤❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

The sunset and sunrise there was beautiful 😍

[@kathenson606]

My ex has been a Harley rider for over 30 years. He and his girlfriend bought e-bikes and he just got out of ICU and fractured 6 ribs. Something got wrapped around his front tire and it sent him flying. He never had that on is motorcycle.

[@joanfarrell778]

Welcome to Idaho. We live North Idaho, right on Clearwater/Snake River Confluence.

[@jonathanmozingo1]

Hiawatha trail is so much fun with all those tunnels and long bridges. And there are signs to read about the history along the way.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We loved it.

[@slamboy66]

You should collaboration with Our Wyoming Life, they have a harvest host.🤠🤠🤠

[@davidavi8554]

I haven't watched you guys in years... an envious thing.... This vid popped up on the grid so I checked it out to see what lifestyle you were living in now. I see you're back in the 5th wheel Rv... Looks spacious and goreous, smart choice....

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have had this RV for almost 3 years. We love it! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed!

[@ejs6010]

That looked like quite a bike ride!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was!

[@joshhodges5688]

I have a 4' crowbar I use to move my hitch if the angle is off.

[@bnr32jason]

Fortunately I haven't had any issues running GFCI plugs with my 12/3000 MultiPlus.

[@brucewallace3860]

Second comment: (because I could not resist!) Hensley, noting the lengthy daylight savings time in the west at 16:13. Nathan, providing astronomy class background for his daughter: “Yeah, it’s on a little different system out here - OK! Let’s load up…..” ummm….Nathan - you might be in the beautiful, mighty northwest - but it’s still the same solar system. 😂😂😂

[@tonymathyssen1608]

Hey Guys. Great video. You might want to look into Sena Helmets. They have intercom between up to 4 helmets plus connection to your phone. Very handy and good for communicating. No need to yell back and forth. Safe travels.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We need those!

[@kellyswapp257]

The Hiawatha trail is awesome!

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

I second that, spitting image of his Dad 😊

[@1MillionMileRoadTrip]

We love Harvest Host.

[@kimproffer9456]

Montana is the most beautiful state! I can’t wait to go back soon! ❤❤❤❤

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It really is!

[@LivingLightRV]

Thanks for sharing what it's REALLY like living the full time RV life! I'm officially inviting you to come check out the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in British Columbia, Canada. We haven't done it yet, but it's on our bucket list!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Sounds great!

[@jimcaldwell5736]

Suite travels got some good ideas that you can do for traveling day

[@Jeffbob442]

Those kids grow up SO fast!!...So cute!..Good job Guy's!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you!! 😊

[@johntheabolt7750]

Bless your heart ❤😂😂😂😂 (you know what that means 😂😂)!!! Yah, just completely disassemble the entire thing 😂😂😂!!! Believe you me...I've learned that lesson and I don't have a fifth wheel 😂😂!! Love ya'll! I'm so excited for ya'll to be going to Idaho, I've got family in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls!!

[@brettelizabethspore]

Yet another great video. Go Team Journey!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@gabrielpaulsmom]

Here in PA camping is outrageous and the state parks are just as much as private.

[@martasmith1333]

I think you need a chicken as a pet. I grew up in Smyrna and went TTU in Cookeville for a year. I feel a little connected to y'all when you mention TN.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great video. Thank you. Blessings

[@markreams3192]

Y’all need some RV snap pads on those jacks. Okay. I’m convinced. I’ll get Harvest Host

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We really enjoy Harvest Host. It gives us some great experiences and we always look forward to these stops!

[@timclosson7166]

We have the same ebikes.....how many bars did you have when you got back to the truck? We live in N Idaho and have never done the Hiawatha trail, I'm embarrassed to say......good video!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you. We don't remember but they were still going at the end of the trail.

[@barbarapalmer268]

Loved this video.

[@nancymedeiros5268]

Praise God you got the hitch re.. aligned. I was thinking oh no 😮

[@marcischubert4494]

Patience of JOB! Love watching your videos. My husband would be a sailor!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacquetaylor2714]

Oh you made it to my most favorite stopping point!! Use to be called 50,000$ bar!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was a great stop.

[@cam12566]

One of your best videos ever!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@angrypete5089]

You're talking me out of a 5th wheel with taking that apart! Got a bumper pull now, but was thinking of an upgrade...

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

No that was totally our fault and not a normal part of owning a 5th Wheel. 😀

[@wendellroginaamburgy7154]

That ram 6.7 Cummins will do it ...got high confidence in it lol

[@joellenowerko3429]

Awesome you guys rock😊

[@jacksinthebox8029]

Would your batteries better handle a minisplit ac when you dont have sufficient hookups?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Minisplits are often more efficient but we don't have any current plans to install one.

[@bobknob8440]

Fresh eggs and meat are the best. We still eat fresh eggs from our chickens and my wife thinks I'm crazy trying to figure out a way to take the 2 chickens with us on the road.

[@jimcaldwell5736]

But you wouldn't like the snow and cold in Montana

[@kathyline11]

Wow! beautiful views awesome trip!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was, thank you for watching.

[@kathyline11]

My pleasure, I always watch your videos, I just don't comment very much!@@LessJunkMoreJourney

[@amberwentwhere]

I wrecked on the virginia creeper trail and tattooed my face with black coal from the former railroad haha. I had to go under general anesthesia to have it removed and still have scars from it. BUT...l'd do it again in a heartbeat ha!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Wow, sorry to hear abou that.

[@amberwentwhere]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney ty! It was forever ago I think I was 26? I'm 44 now. I'm dying to go back! I do think I'll be more careful next time and try not to go over my handlebars LOL!

[@MrBeaum]

I stayed at that campground last month and I completely agree way too much money for what it is! Lol

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It was not our favorite 🥴

[@montananative9786]

You were so close to my home and I missed you. Welcome back to Montana, truly is God's Country...well until it is -50 and you're snowed in lol

[@neoanderson726]

@11:56 your taco was running away

[@DanMills7]

You mention lack of cell service, coming to Apple Maps in iOS 17 is offline maps! Traveling all over the country, what cell phone service do you recommend for best coverage?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That’s great! We have good coverage with Verizon.

[@DanMills7]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney Thank you!

[@pammullin2160]

I think some of your bike helmets have seem better days. Check the inside of the helmet, there should be a manufacturer date or expiry date. These are made of styrofoam and it does degrade over time and will not be as effective at saving your noggin if you make a spill. Just my two cents.

[@ifish5409]

The Trello notes you showed, are those your own notes or is that something shared? I use Trello but just wondering if you are creating the notes or vice versa. Thanks!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We use Trello all the time to organize our projects including our video production.

[@ifish5409]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney That is great. Would love to see an episode on your Trello usage if that ever comes into discussion. Enjoy your travels!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

@@ifish5409 Thank you. Any videos we have ever done on subjects like that have not performed well at all.

[@ifish5409]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney I figured. Ok! Thanks for the replies. Safe travels.

[@joemiles6917]

Montana is the greatest!

[@tedwalford7615]

I didn't understand why the hitch had to be taken apart and put back together. Why was it angled? It looked like the truck pulled straight forward. (I want to be sure that doesn't happen to me, because I don't think I could have done all you did to fix it!)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Because we had it at too much of an angle. Try not to have any angle on your hitch when it is released and you should be fine.

[@Carole712]

Beautiful!!!

[@elizabethlarose3632]

Wow! Plaid shirts!

[@frankiehoosier9165]

Let me bring you back to reality about Montana....reference you saying how great it is etc.... Yes, it is for maybe three months of the year. The rest of the year the weather is CRAP......saying it nicely 😮

[@dawnie3029]

We’ve stayed at the 50,000 casino. Great stop, especially since it’s free.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We agree.

[@livingsmalldreamingbig]

Pretty sure I just heard Nathan say he wants to be a farmer 😂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

He did and we got it on film!

[@seekingjoynow1722]

So fun watching your kids grow. But raising kids on the road must be tiring. You are good parents.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@FreckledGingerGoes]

Would love to host you guys at our boondockers welcome spot in the FL panhandle. Let me know if you guys ever come through!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That would be awesome.

[@billhillegass946]

J J how much does the E Bike weigh? TYI

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

It might tell you in the link to the bikes. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVNJYMLN?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamznathanmo-20&creativeASIN=B0BVNJYMLN&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2GVKMP3XX5J2A&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsflessjunkmorejourney_NNPQ68FN2FMQXTJ2C8B6_asin&th=1