THE MOST DESIRED RV SITES - How to Book With NO Reservations!

Think that these RV sites are untouchable? Think again, because we just booked one of the most challenging state parks in the US. Today, we show you exactly how to get the most desired RV sites out there.
We are talking about RV sites that people wait their whole lives to get and still are unsuccessful. Goodbye 1 year reservations, hello $36 waterfront campsites!
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Too many times, the RV life gives off these vibes that certain places are "untouchable" or darn near impossible to reserve. We were skeptical about RV living in Florida, to say the least, because of this. However, we don't always take into account that people make so many reservations, but then cancel.
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[@HappilyEverHanks]

After making a last-minute booking on the of the toughest State Parks in the US, we wanted to share how you can be doing this as well! What are some tips that you have for booking highly competitive campsites? If you like “Hanging with the Hanks”, consider subscribing: urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/KVJA *Items In This Episode* _‣Stand Up Paddle Boards_ urlgeni.us/amzn/SUP2 _‣110V Fan Refrigerator_ urlgeni.us/amzn/doublefan _‣Battery Operated Refrigerator Fan_ urlgeni.us/amzn/refrigbatteryfan _‣Pelican Dry Box_ urlgeni.us/amzn/DRYBOX MORE OF OUR GEAR: urlgeni.us/amazon/HanksStorefront If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a like, dislike or comment 👍 Tell us what your thoughts are about reservations and cancellations!

[@itsabouttimenowdiana680]

Haha Don’t Dilly Dally!! Love it

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL thank you Diana ❤️It's so great hearing from you!! Miss ya'll!!

[@twiceland4ever]

Haha...love the training for the fridge grab Olympics. You guys are like a bucket 'O fun. Sometimes I forget to pay attention. Rewind...replay...take notes 📝. New to your channel. Thanks guys.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Scottie!! We really appreciate your support 😃👍🏼 Are you currently living the RV life?

[@caseynee2217]

I love you guys! I love your travel videos and how you get along.....

[@the-brand]

I'm not even an official RV'er (just at the research phase really), but just wanted to say that you guys have got to be one of THE funniest couples/people, genuinely, on YT. I sincerely appreciate the honesty, "clean" humor lol, and the loads of informative content'n'entertaining content. Y'all are awesome. Nothing but love, happiness and prosperity to you both 😎🤙 🙌

[@HappilyEverHanks]

WOW!! Thank you so much for your kindness and taking the time to write this out for us 😊🙌🏼 It’s so nice to meet you!! What’s your name by the way? Are you currently living the RV lifestyle??

[@egillis214]

This

[@philipdiehl9849]

I agree. Grandpa Jack

[@pritch68]

"Get your head in the game Naynay" 😂

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Haha, some serious stuff! 😃Thanks for watching! ~Renee & Kyle

[@jonnyblaze8333]

Me and my wife just bought our dirt trailer and we’ve been watching you guys, we love the videos and you guys are very down to earth and easy to watch . Thanks for the videos and all the random information.

[@kenschmitt7064]

Loved the stick for the slide clearance. My wife thought of putting it on our broom so we don’t have to carry the pvc stick. Thanks and love the channel!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Ken!! So glad ya'll have heard of this trick, isn't it so convenient knowing at all times what slide out clearances you have?? Thank you so much for the amazing support, you both mean so much to us for commenting and watching 😊

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's a great idea!! Nicely done :)

[@tinodiaz4413]

Close to an early retirement. Buying a travel trailer at the end of the year. Learning what I need to learn to get started right and to continue to learn. #ThanksHanks you both are funny, witty, and informative. I'm learning a lot from y'all. Hope to see you on the road soon. Be safe!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Tino!! We are so happy for you 😃We really appreciate your support, you means so much to us!! We would love to meet up on the road one day soon when you get out in that snazzy new travel trailer of yours 😁 Have you thought about what brand of travel trailer you might want to get at the end of the year?

[@valc8758]

The Hanks have a lot of good ideas for newbies and seasoned folks like me. I really like the slide out measuring stick idea. It will save me of some those oh shit that was close moments.

[@MingoMoon]

Love the idea about adding ice to your fridge. We added 2 15 inch fans at the top of our fridge exhaust panel as the heat rises and it gives it help venting the hot air. Also before we put the fans on we got some window screen and I used silicone to attach it to the inside of the vents this keeps the wasps out and no nests get built in there. BTW wasps are attracted by the smell of the propane, so we have some screens over our heater exhaust and hot water compartment. You can also take a dog flee collar and cut it up and place it at the bottom of the compartment to help keep bugs out.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for this!! That is such a great idea that you guys did with installing the 15 inch fans 🙂 Love this idea with the dog flee collar!! GENIUS!!

[@johnnyp628]

I gotta say,Kyle is a pretty lucky guy!😁

[@lisa62723]

Another fabulous episode 😎😎🥰 So impressed Renee with your 'Miss Fix-It' attitude and knowledge of all things RV...you guys make a great team taking care of things...most kids your age have no clue💙♥️👍🏝🏝😊😎 Safe travels 🌼😉

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Lisa!! It's so great to hear from you again, thank you so much for the amazing words of encouragement. Your support means a great deal to us ❤️ Can't wait to hear from you again! Best to you - Kyle and Renee

[@adamdeem8242]

The week between your uploads is the longest week of my life every week!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Adam!! You rock man 😃Thank you so much, we really look forward to hearing from you every week. Any good plans going on this weekend for ya?

[@amyheflin143]

Watching your "oldies" and loving them. I didn't see this in the comments below so I thought I'd like to share this tip: We keep a few frozen water bottles in our freezer to add to the refrigerator on travel days. Even though the frig. is running on propane as we head down the highway, the frozen bottles decrease the refrigerator's workload. A few frozen bottles added when new groceries go in the refrigerator could be helpful too. I also use those frozen bottles in our cooler on day trips. We need less purchased bags of ice and we can drink the water when it melts in the bottles.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Amy!! This is an excellent tip! We appreciate your support and hope to hear from you again soon :)

[@charleslong3290]

My wife and I love your channel. We started looking in to RVing a month ago and have been nonstop with research and started binge watching your material. We also love the way that you guys are together, def our favorite RV couple, keep up the good work!

[@tammymcfee9325]

I get so excited when you post! Another oood one!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Tammy!! It's so great hearing from you again 🥰 Thank you so much for your amazing support, much love to you - Kyle and Renee

[@stuartmorgan7946]

“ I’m stick of this” that made me laugh. 😂

[@allisonpowell501]

What a beautiful campground! You guys were so lucky to get in there and also a water site! So glad that you guys are enjoying the keys! ❤️🐠🌴

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks Alli! Miss you guys 😃 ~Renee & Kyle

[@heatherjones2639]

Started watching your videos with my 4 year old grandson. We are watching the oldest to newest. He asks to watch the "camping videos." While watching this one at about the 5 minute mark where you to are both talking on video on the split screen, he says :I am listening to her."

[@HappilyEverHanks]

😄 Love this!! Thank you BOTH for your support.

[@lifererouted]

Finally getting to catch up with you guys again!! Your numbers are insane 🤯 that's incredible friends, seriously happy for you 😊 The whole time we were in Florida we never braved going to the Keys because we'd heard how hard it was to find sites. Dang! Glad you guys brainstormed and fixed the fridge, that's impressive!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey friends! Thanks so much, it was risky but there were A LOT of open sites each night due to cancellations! Have a great weekend! ~Renee & Kyle

[@RygielFamily]

Loved this video. You two are so cute. Catching up on older videos. We truly appreciate the way you helped promote YMRV’s work with HFOT. Thank you for caring about our military. It was great spending time with you in Florida. You guys really rock! ♥️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Becky and Tommy! Thanks for watching our stuff, you guys are awesome! We had a blast with y'all ❤️

[@livingthedreamrvcouple7187]

omg 2 more months And me and the wife will be hitting the road fulltime rving. Looking forward to meeting up👍👍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That is so awesome! Congrats 😃Where is the first stop?? ~Renee & Kyle

[@livingthedreamrvcouple7187]

@@HappilyEverHanks palm springs 😊

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh yeah!! 😎Love it!! You guys are going to have such a blast, we are so excited for you!!

[@itbechinloy0481]

the " I'm stick of this " comment literally made me subscribe. watching you guys a lot recently, considering this lifestyle. love the videos!

[@rjterry21]

Pro Tip! Turn your fridge on mid-day because the first defrost cycle is @60 hours, then 48 hours after that. You want the defrost running in the cool night hours. The fans help not just cool the "lower area" but the absorption fridge needs to act like a chimney and move the air out the top vent to assist with the heat transfer.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@brianayles4454]

WOW guys you just kip hitting the HIGH notes! Excellent job again Hanks! The Carl thing is sticking? Noticed Rene’s guitar again...NICE! Would have liked to know how much the sites were. Great video...FUN!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Brian! Thanks for comment 😃 $36 per night with a bunch of taxes! Love those! Appreciate the feedback, always! ~Renee & Kyle

[@wulicny]

#ThanksHanks ! You guys are the best! Karl really knows how to kick it.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

William!! Thank you so much 😃We always look forward to hearing from you, you mean a lot to us!! Cheers to you friend 👋🏼

[@heg1211]

I love that other viewers are enjoying you guys as much as I do. ❤️. Also NaeNaes illustration/hand motion of how to take a picture of refrigerator is on point. 👆🏽😂

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Hector! So glad you always enjoy our content! Don't you take a picture of your refrigerator?? lol

[@phillipgallanti849]

You guys are hilarious and very entertaining to watch . Great channel

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Phillip!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Your support means so much to us 😃Cheers to you, we hope to hear from you again soon - Kyle and Renee

[@edwinkirchgessner7206]

Bahia Honda state park is at a most beautiful spot on the overseas highway. Years ago when I was 4 years to 10 years old my mom and dad knew the old couple who used to own a small fishing resort that was located there before the state park was even thought of being built there. What fun my brother and I had running up and down the beach barefoot, looking at the bridge. ( there was only one bridge spanning that waterway back in those days ) and having dinners with that old couple. Spending the nights in those very small cabins. It was great. Thank you kids so much for doing this video. I,m 74 years old now and it seems so not that long ago that we did all that. Thank you both again.

[@bobatwood1384]

Wow I was in the middle of watching your Rushmore video when I got notice about this one 👍👍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yay!! Hope you enjoyed it Bob 😃Thank you for commenting, it really means a lot!

[@russellb.6785]

Why wouldn’t you just keep a couple of water bottles in the freezer and then move them to the refrigerator when you want to help cool it down? Then you wouldn’t have a bag of melted ice in your refrigerator. I sometimes freeze a bottle or two of water for my cooler. It works pretty good there too.

[@slairdstaley]

Just adore your show. Come to Wyoming. We are in desperate need of nurses. And well you know. Yellowstone and Grand Teton. You two are so cute and funny, which is what we all need right now. 😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Sarah!! Thank you so much! Your support means everything to us and we are so happy you enjoy our humor :) We would love to come to Wyoming 😱What part of Wyoming are you in?? Can't beat Yellowstone and GT ❤️

[@slairdstaley]

@@HappilyEverHanks we are weekenders in the Big Horn Basin. Worland. We spend most of our time in the Big Horns. Just upgraded our TT to a fifth wheel. Your videos have been super helpful in the transition to the bigger rig. 😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@slairdstaley oh my goodness that sounds amazing!! So happy for guys 😃 what an awesome feeling to upgrade to a bigger rig. What brand of fifth wheel did ya upgrade to? Where ya going to head first with it or will you just be chilling in the Big Horns for awhile?

[@jeffmccrea9347]

I lived in West Central Florida for 27 years from 1974 to 2001. When I moved there, you could literally set your watch by the summer monsoons. When I left, we were on lawn watering restrictions for 15 years.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

No kidding? Wow that must’ve been quite the shock to see that change 😳 it didn’t rain nearly as much as I thought it would when we were in Florida just recently!

[@Timrathmore]

The both of you are simply a match couple. Keep it that way. Very sweet couple and that brings me to the question. Do you guys have kids cause you'll will make for Great parents. The level of information actually caused me to not only worry about RV ing but also about the couple dynamic of going camping and dealing with kids and pests. Outstanding video.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much 🥰 We really appreciate this! We don't have kids yet, but hope to one day soon!! Honestly, you just made our night reading this comment. Thank you so much Tim, your support means so much!!

[@FreedomInfluencer]

"OH MY GOODNESS THE SLIDES OUT". DYING LAUGHING! You guys are such a good time. no wonder your channel is exploding. Keep on keepin' on!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much 😄 🙌🏼 We are so happy you enjoy the humor!! We hope to hear from you on the new video tonight!!

[@dearmeat5386]

Hardest rain/hail we ever had was in Custer in South Dakota 2019. Coming down so hard we started planning on broken skyline, which didn't happen luckily. Otherwise, not many things are more relaxing then sitting in the rig just listening to the rain.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

No kidding? I bet that must have been a little scary!! Yes, listening to the rain in RV is so relaxing 😊

[@moore_2_explore]

Y'all crack us up...Yes we have fought many battles in the fridge war. The need for speed for sure! And #thankshanks for the "trash song" tip, though it still only works half the time. A tip for y'all about the compartment above the fridge. We put reflectex inside our cabinets against the outside walls and you'd be amazed how much this helps keep it cooler in the hot and warmer in the cold temps outside. Loved this video, your editing is cray-cray. Dave and Lorrie

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's a great suggestion with the reflectix! Thank you Dave and Lorrie! So nice to see your comments eah week! Safe travels 😃~Renee & Kyle

[@destinationdero]

These look like some amazing spots to set up shop. You guys have so much fun on the road👍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank ya'll so much ❤️This means a lot to us! You guys seem like fantastic people! What are your names by the way?

[@tressessalon]

Hey, thanks for the slide tip!! You two are funny, I love how you laugh at each other and act silly.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Teresa!! Thank you so much 😃 It's great to hear from you again! Any upcoming travel plans or adventures for you? 😎

[@laurelnowak7798]

Another great episode....you can never get "STICK" of it!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@mikenowak2360]

Im so sorry Carl and Nae Nae the dad jokes are contagious lol

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL so happy you are on board with our humor Laurel 😂🙌🏼It's so great hearing from you!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We are so glad that they are Mike! We will do our best to keep them coming 😄Cheers to you both, have a wonderful weekend!! - Carl and Ney

[@frankmichaudexprealtyofcan6652]

#ThanksHanks - keep all cold drinks in a separate ice box, electric or otherwise !

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

Great video, as always. I wonder if you could replace the center wooden panel for the door above the fridge @17:28 with a decorative wire mesh or add a couple of 2" to 3" circluar holes in the wooden door panel to be covered by a decorative wire mesh to allow heat to decipate without having to keep the door open all of the time? Just a thought.

[@savewithstoriesalaska6923]

Informative, funny, and helpful. Another great video Hanks!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! We really appreciate this 😊🙌🏼 hope you guys have a rocking weekend, cheers! - Kyle and Renee

[@raindeargames5160]

George Carlin did the 'take a picture of the fridge' thing. It was part of a whole hilarious thing! I think the segment is called 'Ice Box Man' :)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Lol love this! Thank you so much for your wonderful support!! Hope we can hear from you again 🥰

[@jameslong8382]

You guys are great, you kept me smiling.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey James! Thank you so much for your wonderful support! Do you currently own an RV? 😀🙌🏼

[@dontask8979]

🙂 Warm air rises, cold air falls. As soon as you open the door, all the cold air basically falls out. Thats why chest freezers are so great. The cold air can't get out. ....and now I want ice cream 🍦 😕

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Great points Bob!! I second the ice cream! 😋Best to you!!

[@arbonneladyTN]

@@HappilyEverHanks Quick suggestion on the Ice ... we keep a cooler in the truck, will put the colds in with ice... then at the camper I will pour the ice into separate zip lock gallon bags. Then we can put them in different areas of the freezer and fridge. When the ice melts in the fridge ... lay it flat in the freezer to re-freeze ... you then have a block of ice to use again if needed on the next store run, OR you can smack it good to break it up for drinks!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is amazing!! Love this, I can't wait to tell Renee about this one 😃You should get that idea patented or something 🤣haha JK Seriously though, this is a really great way to make the most use out of a single bag of ice. Cheers to you! Have a great weekend - Kyle and Renee

[@Scrambler85]

I have been binge watching your videos and this one of your best. Any involving beaches and water is a good watch 👍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! We are really happy that you enjoy the videos 😊 Best to you!! Talk again soon!

[@mikenowak2360]

Great video. We live in michigan when 20 deg feels good you been too cold for too long. Great advice on wandering labs . Come on summer

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh no, thats never good when anything below freezing feels good! Any good weather coming your way yet?? Thanks for watching 😃~Renee & Kyle

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks yes finally in the 60's this week. First camping trip two weeks away . In Michigan there are only two seasons winter and July lol. Happy travels.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes!! Mike that is fantastic!! Where are ya'll heading in 2 weeks? Nic and Adam keep saying the same thing to us, it must be a "Michigan thing" 🙂 haha

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks we are headed to a stste park west of here clear lake stae park. Golfing friends first trip of the year.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@mikenowak2360 So awesome! Have a great time 😃

[@ds5248]

Love the banter between you guys. Thanks for the tips.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks for the feedback! We have so much fun together 😃Have a great weekend! ~Renee & Kyle

[@sherrithornton3073]

You two are hilarious! Loved the timed fridge retrieval spot!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Sherri, thank you so much! That was surprisingly fun to film! 😆

[@AFKDays]

We may not comment everytime, but we watch every video! Keep it up, we love the content! You guys are fun! Cheers!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

So great to hear from you guys!! We are so happy you decided to drop a comment 😃 you guys mean so much to us for your continued support! Cheers to you 😊🙌🏼 - Kyle and Renee

[@NYVET48TFW]

Another comment on RV refrigerators...if it's an absorbtion type (no compressor), it's best to leave it on (if possible) 24/7/365! It will last much longer if it's allowed to run continuously! I know not everyone has the luxury of keeping theirs plugged in at home all year (anyone living in an HOA, ya did it to yourselves LOL), but if it's at all possible, either at home or if there's a power source at the storage facility, I'd keep it running! Here's why: RV 'absorbtion' fridges use a liquid solution of ammonia, water, hydrogen and sodium chromate that is heated (by 12V, 110V or LP) to circulate through the system. A brief description how it works. The 'boiler' heats up the solution and circulates it through the tubes or 'coils.' The solution 'absorbs' heat (the warmer air from within the fridge) and reduces the temperature. Each 'ingredient' has an important purpose: Ammonia: vaporizes at -28°F, absorbing heat. Ammonia is very toxic and corrosive to steel (and...the pipes/tubes are made of steel). Hydrogen: used as a thermal carrier, carrying the heat from the source (inside the fridge). Water: carries the hydrogen on the one end, then after the hydrogen has 'boiled off' into a gas and absorbs the heat, it is 'caught' by the water on the other end of the cycle. Sodium chromate: is a rust inhibitor, preventing the ammonia from corroding the steel tubing/coils. It's critical to keep the solution constantly circulating through the system to prevent the steel tubes from rusting and thus failing and to prevent the solution from crystallizing. Turning the RV fridge off for weeks or worse, months at a time is actually HARMFUL to the system as the rust inhibitor (the sodium chromate) is not circulating through the coils and tubes. I just bought a new camper, and I gave my old one to my son, it is a 2004 28' 5th wheel and the fridge is completely 100% original and still works as new, at 17 years old, and all my previous RV's have never had an issue with the fridge. People think they should turn them off and block them open when not in use, but they should NOT unless they don't have a choice. Leaving it on EXTENDS the life and performance of an RV fridge! And of course a dealer and manufacturer is going to tell you to shut it off...they want the money to fix it after it fails at three or four years old, some even sooner. Never turn off your RV fridge.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this valuable and wonderful information for us and everyone else reading 😊🙌🏼 there is so many great points in here!!!

[@mikeahs06]

Damn I love this channel. So goofy and fun I could watch all day.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Mike!! Thank you so much friend 😃 We really appreciate your support, it means a lot! Thank from the Hanks 👍🏼 Cheers! - Kyle and Renee

[@dcblakley]

You two are so cute. Great entertainment.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks David! We have a lot of fun 😃~Renee & Kyle

[@itsabouttimenowdiana680]

Best video ever!! “Salty attitude “ Love it! What awesome views!! Gotta love the Florida weather.... wait 5 minutes and the rain stops. Dry box and a Cute Dry bag too, right? Lobster!!! Did you play with it?? We play beach boys on our Alexia!! Cocomo... hey there a Nurse shark for the nurses!! Love seeing you two!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Diana you are the first to get the song right!! 🎉 Those nurse sharks are pretty cute but still wouldn't touch em 😆Thank you so much Diana! ~Renee & Kyle

[@itsabouttimenowdiana680]

@@HappilyEverHanks oh good... that was Brad giving me the right answer lol

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Lol tell Brad we said hi 😃👋🏼 see ya guys!!

[@mikenowak2360]

I love the stick trick lol

[@HappilyEverHanks]

So handy to have! We always lost the tape measure and then couldn't remember the length of each slide!

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks ive learned something new from the hanks again this week .

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Well that's good!! We are glad we can bring something fresh to the table :) We can't wait to see you and Laurel!! Hope you guys have a great weekend

[@valc8758]

That stick is slick!! I am going to make one for me!!

[@valc8758]

@@mikenowak2360 I may be "seasoned" traveling with trailers but the Hanks seem to have the knack to find the hack that makes our RVing lives easier. (The rhyme was intentional. [wink])

[@carbonrrpilot]

Carl missed out on a perfect dad joke opportunity..... 14:27 nah nah's "fan"tastic idea for the fridge issue! Lol luv you guys!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh I did miss that!! Much love to you as well! Your support means so much 😊What's your name by the way? Are you currently living the RV life?

[@carbonrrpilot]

@@HappilyEverHanks ive watched all your vids several times, funny stuff!! my name is pete im also from PA, i will be part time rv'ing this winter, i ride/race motorcycles and just bought a mint 93 toyota Winnebago itasca [20'] that i am currently modding with wifi flat screen lithium batts solar panels etc i also extended the rear frame for a motorcycle rack so it still fits in regular parking spots for a trip to the west coast to ride pacific coast highway, Mulholland dr and to race some epic tracks there.... i will be posting vids of my trips along the way while keeping an eye out for a grand design solitude with PA plates!! haha

[@HappilyEverHanks]

So nice to meet you Pete! That’s awesome to hear that you are from PA as well 😀🙌🏼 Love hearing this!! You are living life to the fullest, nicely done! We look forward to meeting you one day on the road! Keep these wonderful comments coming, we really enjoy hearing from you Pete

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

Did y’all walk up the old bridge? I LOVE that old bride!!! We Will get some dates there this year!!! I’m naming and claiming it now LOL. 😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We paddled under that bridge LOL but never walked on it, I know we are so lame. It was hard trying to pry the pina coladas out of Kyle's hand 😆

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

@@HappilyEverHanks hahaha well then something to look forward to the next trip there!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes for sure :) Much love to you guys!!

[@ThisAdventureFamily]

👏

[@alnolan8574]

I loved the comment “ The slide is out “ Rene’s face was priceless! I like your measuring stick ,it’s a great idea.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Al!! Yes, Renee seemed to have lost some color in her face there for a second 🤣 How is your weekend so far? Any upcoming trips for you?

[@alnolan8574]

@@HappilyEverHanks Yes, we are spending Memorial Weekend in Camillus NY with our two and a half year old twin granddaughters and then we are traveling down to the Finger Lakes to do some Harvest Hosting at some wineries.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That sounds fantastic! The Finger Lakes are sooo beautiful, hope you guys have a wonderful time! Can't wait to hear about it 🙂 Be safe Al, talk again soon! - Renee and Kyle

[@dwellbig]

I am sure it would be a decent amount of money and I am not sure how extensive of a process it would be…but have you ever considered upgrading to a 12V refrigerator? Ours came with one and there are some major benefits to it. No propane on while traveling, you can literally turn your tanks off. They are very efficient and cool down substantially faster because they use a compressor system like a residential refrigerator and not the evaporation system. So ours does not have the two outside vents. Therefore you also never have any potential cooling issues due to lack of efficiency. When connected to shore power it is just powered off the converter. Also, to my understanding it is just a much more rugged system overall, and you don’t have to be perfectly level to use it.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes, we have thought about a 12V or residential fridge since we don't even do a lot of boondocking. We were wondering how difficult it would be to have it replaced. Thanks for the information, really appreciate it! ~Renee & Kyle

[@dwellbig]

@@HappilyEverHanks We don’t do any boondocking either. Imo the biggest benefit the 12v has over a residential is just the ability to travel with it on. Otherwise all the benefits are basically the same. I am not sure how people use a real residential refrigerator and keep food while traveling, especially far.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yeah we aren’t sure about that one either 🧐 it makes me wonder... I guess people just really try their best not to access the residential fridge when they are en route to their next destination. Wonder how long those puppies can hold the cold air in for?

[@dwellbig]

@@HappilyEverHanks About 4 hours it seems safely per the internet consensus. Obviously that would be without opening it. And that’s also in a 70 degree house most likely. I used to do that with our old TT that had the classic 120/propane. I would plug it in at the house and let it cool down the night before…then load the food (that was already cold) then travel to the destination with it off and the propane tanks turned off. (I just wasn’t personally sure about or comfortable traveling with the propane on). I never exceeded 4 hours and we never seemed to have a problem. Honesty though the actual retrofitting itself wouldn’t be too bad no matter which route you went. The real fun part or potential challenge is figuring out just how to physically remove the current one from the RV and get the new one in. Those things are built from the inside out. Not everything will therefore go through the door. But I think both the current and new fridge most likely will fit.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh interesting! This is really great to know! I love that you have experience with this and are able to share with us...we don't know some of these things and it is really nice to have the inside scoop! Thank you for taking the time to write all of this out, we will be using this as a reference to look back on. Hope you have an awesome weekend! Be safe and we look forward to hearing from you again soon! - Kyle and Renee

[@tinamiller9599]

My new favorite channel. Laughed so hard I teared. Thanks guys!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Tina!! You just made our day 🤗Keep these great comments coming, we enjoy hearing from you

[@ChasingTheSunRV]

Wow that waterfront spot looks awesome! I was wondering if you could do a video about mail and having a address for tax and license purposes if you are living full time in an RV.? Thank you for your videos

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Emily! We would love to do a video about that, thank you so much for giving some great suggestions 😃🙌🏼 we appreciate you!! Hope we can hear from you again soon, best to you - Kyle and Renee

[@benjaminbachman]

Episode deserves a Grammy

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We really appreciate this, Benjamin!! Thank you for all your wonderful support in watching 😊

[@barrydepicciotto2755]

looks great enjoy!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks!! 😃 ~Renee & Kyle

[@rsoftball14]

We are just beginning our process of buying a RV and these tips and tricks are real world, done this don't do that is price less to save so many the trial and error of traveling with an RV. From all of us....thank you so much.🤓👍

[@lonnymossey525]

I'm sorry guys, I let you now last week about the fan in fridge and keep space around stuff in fridge, but I totally forgot about the fans for the rear. We also installed a fan for the rear, but we put up top below the roof vent. We didn't put it down in the bottom because when we run the fridge on gas, we didn't want it to affect the propane burner. regardless you got it. And that's all the matters. Till next time, stay cool !👍✌️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

No worries at all Lonny! You are a huge help to us and we really enjoy hearing your insight on things!! Thank you for sharing 😃Hope ya'll stay cool as well, it's great hearing from you again. Stay in touch and have a great weekend, cheers Lonny! - Kyle and Renee

[@007diego2]

Positive, inspiring, and funny. Good job editing too. I’ll be occasionally Checking in🤙

[@thompsona10625]

Great place to get engaged! 👊

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Let's get engaged!! Thank you so much for the amazing comments Adam!!

[@LonghaulLifesavers]

White claws are probably the most important thing to pack. 🤣 I love the random b roll of Renee just petting deer... amazing site!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

White claws! Thanks for stopping by! Those deer were way too chill 😆~Renee & Kyle

[@jimleininger8963]

I have the same fridge. It never did a great job. At 2 years old it slowly died. It turned out to be the cooling unit. I replaced it with the Amish cooling unit from JC Refrigeration and it now works almost too good. Used to struggle with the thermostat set at 9, now we have it set at 6 and it's still colder than when the fridge was brand new. Prepare yourself for about a $1300 repair soon...

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Jim! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, we really appreciate you time! Goodness, we are glad to hear that you were able to get the fridge addressed...just such a bummer that it was $1300 😣Thank you for the forewarning, we are going to keep our fingers crossed What kind of RV do you currently own Jim?

[@jimleininger8963]

@@HappilyEverHanks Coachman 5th wheel.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Very nice! Hope we can see ya on the road one day Jim, be safe out there - Kyle and Renee

[@LyfeUntethered]

That slide out stick idea is gold! Just found you guys after talking with Todd from Switch it Up. Dang, you guys are freaking great. Keep it up!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! It has been our favorite and cheapest investment by far!! 😃It's great to meet ya'll! What are your names?

[@LyfeUntethered]

@@HappilyEverHanks Trevor, Leila and our daughter Kalin. Nice to meet you!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Awesome to meet you Trevor, Leila and Kalin 😊

[@thompsona10625]

Geeze!!! White Claw much?! 😆

[@HappilyEverHanks]

WHITE CLAW!!! Don't you like some Claw in your life?? lol

[@thompsona10625]

It doesn’t suit my fragile disposition! 😜

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL you are too much 🤣🙌🏼

[@musicmarlene]

You two are funny and videos are great to watch. Your humor is awesome.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you, Marlene!

[@thompsona10625]

I’m heeerrreeee!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Adam!! So great to hear from you 😃

[@takeitallin6882]

@@HappilyEverHanks looks like Adam just learned that you can add comments for free this week

[@thespringer69]

you guys are HILARIOUS with the split screen, I was laughing at you guys so bad, thanks needed a laugh after my hard day at work today....

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! It’s so great to hear from you again 😃🙌🏼 how was work? Did ya end up starting your travel assignment?

[@thespringer69]

Got attacked by a pt, cornered me and had to defend myself ended up doing a kind of judo toss....crazy. I did start an assignment, 6th week starts tomorrow, not too sure if I'll finish it because I was offered a leadership position in the city I came from :-) , I'm re-grouping some things at home kinda reevaluating my seetch. Get it? Seetch?....#Carl-isms. Still loving the videos on The KZbin

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@thespringer69 Oh my goodness, glad you are ok!! That's really rough 😣So happy to hear that you were offered a leadership position...how incredible! Love the #Carl-isms 😄🙌🏼 We are always so thankful for you Tony!

[@thompsona10625]

I call it “buy a Honda”. 😂

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

That’s a good one!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes!! Best comment 🤣

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Alli and Chuck!!

[@dennycappetta2035]

"Oh Wow, the slide's out!" Way too funny, Carl (Kyle).

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Denny! Thanks for watching, Carl is something else 😆~Renee & Kyle

[@StairsUpHandleIn]

Great video yall! It was so nice to catch up with your channel - we love it!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey guys! Thank you so much 😃🙌🏼 it’s so great to hear from y’all!! Hope we can see you on the road one day soon Where y’all at now?

[@llott319]

It was most likely a reef shark or possibly a nurse shark. They don't usually bother people. I live in Fl. and have for almost 50 yrs. I hope ya'll had on some good sunscreen. Sunburns here are nasty and will ruin your good times. Closer to the equator so sun is more intense. Thank you for your videos guys! Love 'em! Be safe out there and have fun.😀🙏

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yeah I believe you are right! They seem really chill 😎 that’s so awesome that you live in Florida, what part are you from? No doubt about the sun, it doesn’t mess around down there 🤣 luckily we escaped any sunburns while we were there! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, you mean so much to us! Are you currently living the RV life? 🙂

[@jeffreys.harris3433]

Lol you guys are fun to watch,, way to go 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Jeffrey!! 😃🙌🏼 We really appreciate your support and taking the time to reach out to us! Are you living the RV life??

[@mikeypaoli8580]

"I'm stick of this" 5:35 🤣🤣 You two crack me up!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL It's so great hearing from you Mikey! I kept seeing a name of Ernest Paoli and I kept wondering "I wonder if this is any relation to Mikey?"

[@tinamiller9599]

Great tips wrapped in satire. Love it!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yay 😊❤️ Much love to you from the Hanks family!

[@dontfencemein-rving7439]

What a beautiful place. I'm so happy y'all were able to get a waterfront site. I love the Keys. I like the idea of inserting a small fan behind the refrigerator. Anything that will help your fridge run more efficient is a great idea. Greetings from Peru!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Mac and Logan!! So great to hear from you, we absolutely loved the Keys. So happy that you have been able to see them before, this was a first for us!! We can't wait to come back. Thank you for the amazing support as always, we really enjoy hearing from you! Stay safe - Kyle and Renee

[@angelomianulli]

just love your videos, Na Na is so funny lots of laughs , smart and adorable, thanks to both of you

[@erinbarrett3363]

Hi guys!! I am going through the same issue with my fridge now and i remembered i watched this video and referred back to it. I ordered the fans for the outside and inside to help keep this fridge running better and cooler. Thank you for your tips on this!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Erin!! We are so glad that you were able to order the fans ok, keep us updated with how things turn out for you! we have heard from a lot of other people that it has worked like a charm, we are hoping that it does the same for you as well 😊👍🏼 Best to you! Talk again soon!

[@erinbarrett3363]

@@HappilyEverHanks thank you! I will let you know how it all works!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Sounds great Erin!! 😊👋🏼

[@heatherbelton7797]

We have just discovered y'all's channel. You guys crack us up!!!!! We are binge watching......thanks for the fun and informative videos/entertainment. We are in the process of converting a 1960 GM 4104 bus and will hopefully be hitting the road this fall!!!!

[@thompsona10625]

The 4104 is an amazing RV platform! My grandparents had one that he converted in the 80s and they traveled the country for years. It had just shy of 1,000,000 miles on the original engine when they sold it! I used to fall asleep to the sound of the 6-71 Detroit under the bed. ❤️

[@heatherbelton7797]

@@thompsona10625 so cool! We have had it for a year. The former owner had converted it about 30 years ago and it needed a refresher, so we are gutting and working to remodel the inside. That Detroit diesel sounds sweet!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Heather!! Thank you so much, your support means everything to us 🥰How fun for you guys!! You have so many adventures to look forward to and we can't wait to hear about them all! Keep us updated on your adventures 😃Are ya'll going full time this fall?

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Holy moly Adam!! That's a lot of miles! That things was built to last 😊

[@thompsona10625]

@@HappilyEverHanks They were awesome! When grandpa bought it from a Greyhound auction, he had to figure out how to get rid of all the seats. Every deer blind and back porch for 3 counties had blue Greyhound bus seats! Lol. The bus was a great platform because you could stand in it without hitting you head, they had underfloor storage (a heck of a lot!), and the 6-71 2 stroke Detroit was light and efficient. Only made 210 hp but had a blistering top speed of about 70 mph and the dang thing got 10 mpg! Not bad for a vehicle with the aerodynamics of a lunchbox. 😂

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

All great frig ideas! We’ve always kept a battery operated fan inside. We are probably going to buy those extra outside fans. Thanks! Laughed so hard when you were trying to get things out of the frig real fast. We do that all the time. We have also done the bag of ice when the temperature started climbing. However, we divide it up into zip lock bags and distribute around. Another tip when starting up a warm frig is to load it up with frozen water bottles and blue ice. Gets cold super fast. We also keep some of the blue ice in the freezer and move them to frig when needed. So jealous of that amazing spot you got.

[@jtsquatch6381]

I like the lake burger idea. Thanks Hanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Right?? I've seen a guy grilling burgers on a row boat once and want to step it up to a stand up paddleboard! Thanks for checking us out this week! ~Renee & Kyle

[@rayarnold1406]

Ice is good idea BUT refrigeration is basically a dehydration and it would work harder to draw out excess moisture. Love your channel!

[@TheEdelKampers]

We are staying at Sunshine Key less than a mile away from Bahia Honda State Park and just spent yesterday enjoying the park. It is just amazing here in the keys. We do not want to leave. Mary💕Fred

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Have a great time!

[@vince8705]

Thank you, you guys can make watching paint dry entertaining . What a great video. 😊😊😊😊❤❤

[@markburton8680]

Lived 18 years in Homestead loved this video.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for watching Mark!! That is awesome to hear 😀🙌🏼 Where are you at now?? Do you visit Homestead often?

[@markburton8680]

@@HappilyEverHanks retired and living in another area you should visit, Cumberland Gap area of eastern Tennessee. Enjoy watching your videos! Safe and Happy New Year!

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

That was a fun video, and a nice waterfront site👍

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much! We hope it was helpful for others! Want other people to be able to experience the beauty of it there Hope you have a fantastic weekend, be safe - Kyle and Renee 🙂👋🏼

[@Steven-hg4cz]

#ThanksHanks! I can't believe how close to the water you where! That must have been awesome to be there. Hope you had a ton of fun!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey man!! Thank you so much for commenting!! It's great hearing from you :D Such a fun time, hope you are having a fantastic weekend!

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

Fun video with a great site. Glad you got the fridge running better.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Gordon and Alice!! How have you guys been? 😃 Any exciting adventures or upcoming plans for you two? Thank you so much for the great feedback! We are super happy to have a cold fridge once again as well 😊 Hopefully this can help anyone who has a similar problem!

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

@@HappilyEverHanks we are doing great. Just finished touring the Wizard of Oz museum in Wamego, Kansas. It will be part of our #harvesthostscoasttocoast series. Looks like Florida has been a blast for you two.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's awesome, I never even knew that there was a Wizard of Oz museum. That sounds amazing, Renee is a huge fan of that movie. Would be fun to go visit sometime soon 😃 You guys stay safe, enjoy your travels and adventures!!

[@PaulGonzalez4]

Love ur tips. Also love the cream you use for your coffee. That stuff is bangin.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks Paul! Hope you had a great weekend!

[@victoriamoberg1220]

You guys are the reason we have a slide stick :) thank you!!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love this, Victoria! Thank you guys for your wonderful support 😊 - Kyle and Renee

[@vtmkb]

Now I’m so glad we went with the residential fridge. We have none of those fridge issues.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh so jealous of your residential fridge! We may upgrade one day, it's on the potentials list 😆 Thanks for watching! ~Renee & Kyle

[@dixiemae5042]

Here’s something. Get one of those smart backup alarms and also when you’re doing slow maneuvering like that in a parking lot esp. utilize your 4ways

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eileenstickney80]

#THANKSHANKS Great idea to open the cabinet door above the refrigerator (that’s where I keep my Atlas/maps). Safe travels!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Eileen!! We are so happy that this helps 🥰 have a wonderful weekend! We will catch up with you again soon!

[@joshuabright547]

Ice pack/gel instead of bag of ice really helps get that fridge cool quick. With no leaks. It also really helps if turning on fridge from off!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much for this Joshua!! AWESOME inside tip 😀🙌🏼 Keep these awesome comments coming, we hope to hear from you again soon!

[@karenr1472]

Nae Nae? I thought it was Cliche Renae! You guys crack me up! Really enjoying the videos!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Karen!! She is a woman of many names 😂We really enjoy hearing from you as well, you mean so much to us!! Hope you have a great weekend, best to you Karen! - Kyle and Renee

[@JeffErdmann]

#HappilyEverHanks, Just a quick note to let you know I've been enjoying your videos. Your sense of humor with sage advice is entertaining and educational. I used to have a Siamese cat "Tao" who loved to camp and even went in the water. Siamese cats seem like a hybrid between cats & dogs, the best of both, but they can be very loud! Happy trails...#Hanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks so much Jeff!