Thank you! Great video. Always good to see real information from actual experience. Rvers. But you guys are having way too much fun.
@TheBorderHookupsАй бұрын
Thank you. We will try to tone down our joy. 😂😂. Thank you for the nice comment! 😃😃
@tracylong43332 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are getting ready to start RVing full time and your videos have been so helpful. Please keep them coming.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tracy. We love hearing that! 😃
@HomeARoam2 жыл бұрын
Solar is such a big one. 🌞 I thought we had tons of solar (400W) until we met some people with really serious setups with 2-4X as much. (I forget how much you guys have) Still, we didn't use our generator the entire trip. Which is good since it's an oldschool super loud noisy one. 😁
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
You’ll get there! 😃 Hope you guys are doing well!
@Deontjie2 жыл бұрын
I got nothing....
@MaxFriz Жыл бұрын
It's nice to watch fun people. You make it interesting, useful and fun!
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Thanks Max! We appreciate that! 😀😀
@edluiszer49852 жыл бұрын
Lot's of good information, will look into the levelers.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ed! Yes, they are great! Be well! 😃
@EdwardGomillion2 жыл бұрын
I used to be anti fire ring because I like the natural wood smoke and flame. Until I got a fire ring for no burn days. What a game changer. No waiting for the coals to burn out, no wet fire pit from dowsing the previous nigjts fire, etc. Great tip.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Right??? Thanks for watching Edward! 😃
@david_reynolds36602 жыл бұрын
These are the exact kind of videos that someone like me needs because I am kind of planning for the future to start RVing for retirement! And you guys are so informative when you do these types of RVs about what we need and what we don’t need! The niceties in there for technology and all that! Would like to see some prices on the hotspots, and the jet packs!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline found the jet pack through Verizon. I would also look into Starlink.
@jeannespiess74992 жыл бұрын
You guys are great! Dedicated Hotspot! Cracked me up!! :)
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
😂
@OldSoulPammy Жыл бұрын
🤣Best intro AND outro I've ever seen!! You guys cracked me up + excellent recommendations = Great Video! Thanks guys! ☮️❤️😎
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 😀😀
@moore_2_explore2 жыл бұрын
Uncanny! Nearly Everything on your list are things we carry AND we are full time for exactly 2 years now as well. Can't agree more about the propane fire pit. Really well done video!!👍
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Happy to hear that we are not completely off base! 😃 Thanks for the compliment! Here’s to 2 more years! 🚎
@vista392 жыл бұрын
Love watching you guys.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn!!! ❤️😃🚎
@kevinsterner94902 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Loved the ending 😂
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin!
@patdubois42042 жыл бұрын
Like it! Dedicated Hotspot 😂. Like the Champion dual fuel generator. All great ideas. We will be getting the Viair air compressor. We also have a Berkeley water filter so we can reduce buying plastic water bottles to reduce trash etc. Thanks for another fun video.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
100 percent agree! 😃😃
@fry5family2 жыл бұрын
You two really put out some great contact... Thanks! We love your joyful spirits. We're slowly working our way across Texas toward New Mexico and Arizona. Boondocking when we can. Heading for some free ACOE camping this week. In a couple months we'll be in South Dakota to hook up with America's Mailbox. What an awesome lifestyle!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Have fun! Thanks for watching and safe travels!!!! 😃❤️🚎
@Tom-x3m9g2 ай бұрын
Good tips.
@TheBorderHookups2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😀😀
@rayettakirkley16632 жыл бұрын
Love the video as always!!!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rayetta! 😃
@El_CID801 Жыл бұрын
Cute couple! You guys are kewl…. Great tips!
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@luannkelly50712 жыл бұрын
I boondocked last month with no solar, no generator, no power except my truck. It got down in the 20s. Blankets and two large dogs kept me warm. We did warm up in the truck a few mornings until 🌞 it warmed up. I can't afford solar or a generator yet. I am on disability. Finally getting the duel fuel generator this month. Many things on your list are quite affordable and worthwhile. Great video!!. Keep gas in your tank and 10 extra gallon water jugs.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Luann. It can definitely be done without all of the bells and whistles, as you have proven. Super cool that you are making it happen!!! 😃❤️🚎
@gypsycrossroads2 жыл бұрын
I always say, it's not a camp fire if you don't smell like smoke! lol. Great tips!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Lol. We’ll put! Thanks for watching!
@PeeWeeHenson2 жыл бұрын
I'D ADD 1 THING (IF ONE FINDS IT WORTHWHILE TO HAVE, I DO) A CARGO TRAY THAT FITS ON TO THE RECEIVER HITCH ON THE REAR OF THE RV. I USE ONE WITH A 300 LB WEIGHT LIMIT. COMES IN HANDY FOR 20 LB PROPANE BOTTLE, GAS CANS, FIRE WOOD, ETC. MY PICKUP HAS 6 1/2 ' BED AND SPACE IS A PREMIUM THERE.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
100 percent agree! I used to have one and they are great. In our case we use our receiver for our bike rack. Love the suggestion!!! Please keep them coming!
@campingalan2 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon!! Thank you thank you for these awesome recommendations!!! Safe travels!!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan! 😃
@pauly47365 ай бұрын
Awesome channel, please keep them coming.
@TheBorderHookups5 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul! 😀😀
@DONKEYdaDON5 ай бұрын
1st time viewing...withing the first 0:10 seconds and I gotta subscribe immediately!
@TheBorderHookups5 ай бұрын
Hi and welcome!! Thanks so much, that makes it all worthwhile!! 😀💜
@gayemeyer1722 жыл бұрын
GREAT video you two!! You missed the most important thing! Having Gaye and Robert near you at all times😘
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Lol! It goes without saying! ❤️❤️
@PlanFree Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder on the propane fire bowl. We had it on our list to add for this year, and now that our home region is on fire, all the more reason to get on it.🥂
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Yes, there are far more opportunities to use it than having a real fire. 😄😄
@shep55569 ай бұрын
Levelers? I just dig a hole for the tire on the high side to drop into. Works as a chock and levels the camper. Fill it in when you leave.
@TheBorderHookups9 ай бұрын
Good point. 😀
@OurSecondLife Жыл бұрын
Great list! Will have to get a water bladder now. Thanks for sharing!
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😀😀🚎
@harleynavis52182 жыл бұрын
When we picked up our outside rug,there were scorpions under it...we stayed in the Q a couple weeks to long..love your videos sax man out
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hey Harley! Good to know. I always expect to see a snake under the rug. Yikes! Be well!
@carlgomm9699 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, such a nice show, very sound and solid advice too, am a retired over the road truck driver, my RV is 23 yrs old and nearly ready for the road, lost my wife 3 years ago, don't like to stay in the same place for very long, have been in all the lower 48 states and 5 Canadian provinces many times, still have a few things I want to see
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Hi Carl - welcome aboard. We’re very sorry to hear about your wife. It’s great that you are getting out there! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. Safe travels! 😀❤️🚎
@Godishere247 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏🏽 video! Thanks for the information! Cute couple! Dedicated Hotspot! 🥵 😂
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
😂 yes!! Thank you so much!!!
@Godishere247 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBorderHookups you’re very welcome! You two are awesome
@gorvlivin Жыл бұрын
Just found y’all. Love artificial grass for a rug. Thanks for the video. Gary at RV Livin’
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary! Welcome aboard! 😀😀🚎
@stv111play25 күн бұрын
Fire ring a good idea. east coast lacking in boondocking spots/ but still find places. thnks
@TheBorderHookups25 күн бұрын
@@stv111play Yes, much more difficult in the east. However, we were moving fast, so we didn’t do a lot of research. Thanks for watching and for the comment! Safe travels! 😀😀
@rockybridges48202 жыл бұрын
great tips guys!!! stay safe and warm
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rocky! 😃
@karlmopete2 жыл бұрын
All great suggestions. We have the ryobi battery operated chainsaw. It’s small and quite strong. it takes about the same room as a Bow saw. Really enjoy your channel.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter. I am going to check that out for sure! We appreciate you for watching and commenting!😃
@marcusaponte12872 жыл бұрын
With your set up, how many solar batteries and panels were the “right” amount? Do you think going solar will eliminate the need for a generator?? Love the videos! Can’t wait for the wife and I to get going.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hey Marcus. We have 1280 watts on the roof and 3 100 amp hour Lyon lithiums. That is a good balance for us. You won’t regret it. It’s a good investment! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@PlanFree Жыл бұрын
Going to even a basic solar set up drastically reduced our generator hours, as we discuss in our "How to Boondock longer" video. This simple change allowed us to go from 4-5 generator hours every 2 days, to around 2 generator hours per month. The exception being the very odd use of our a/c which is about 0-1 time per year. Happy Boondocking!🥂
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Good call! Happy boondocking!!
@johnadams73232 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline is a doll. 😊
@Repairguy29 ай бұрын
Great info guys thanks you !!
@TheBorderHookups9 ай бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you for watching!! 😀😀
@kristanricketts50282 жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed because of the flag and the "she's obsessed with some convoy thing" bc... Same. Didn't know I wanted to live in an RV until that thing started. Stay safe and hop on to one of the live stream chats and promote your channel (haven't seen this name in any of em). 💚🇺🇲🇨🇦 Yall
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
❤️🇨🇦!!!! We will for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃❤️🚎
@snake2bake14 күн бұрын
Thanks, I will like to start RV-in but dono how to start. I have watched lots of videos and people are so discouraging saying that it is a lot and hard, lots of work. I haven't got a rv as yet but that's not my problem my problem is all the negative things people saying.
@TheBorderHookups8 күн бұрын
It’s like anything else. There are ups and downs. For us, the ups definitely outweigh the downs. 😀😀
@snake2bake7 күн бұрын
@TheBorderHookups thanks for replying. Question, is hard for one person to handle,I really want too , I need some encouragement.
@jimbuckley4986 Жыл бұрын
Great advice. Have most of the items, but have not ventured into the hot spot arena yet
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Internet is so crucial for us to have on the road! 😀😀
@e-square99762 жыл бұрын
Knuckleheads! Love the Outro moves!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks!
@noahriding57807 ай бұрын
Curious if you'll add snow tire chains to your list. But maybe you aren't going to snowy areas also... so its fine if you don't have it.
@TheBorderHookups6 ай бұрын
No. Trying to miss the snow at all costs. 😀🥶. Just traction boards at this point.
@noahriding57806 ай бұрын
@@TheBorderHookups I don't like to drive in ice and snow either. thanks for the video.
@bairfreedom2 жыл бұрын
Switch your A/C unit to a mini split and you can run AC on your current solar setup.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
We have talked about getting a 12 volt fridge. They are spendy little buggers.
@waynecornwell23212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne!
@jackchivvis418811 ай бұрын
Coming from a river rafting background we use a fire pan on legs (see my channel) that we can also cook on. We keep all our drinking water in half gallon stainless steel jugs. Towing a 10 ft. home built canned ham we prefer to be as low tech as possible. Small solar lights, wood stove for heat. 2 coolers for food.
@TheBorderHookups11 ай бұрын
Agreed. Simple is oftentimes better. Fewer moving parts.
@heidyroberts50512 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏼 love this !! Ty
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Heidy! 😃
@gracecallowayable2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!👠🚌👠
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@larryjanson401111 ай бұрын
watch out on the trade in tanks. as some are only 1/3 to 3/4 full but you pay for a full one.
@TheBorderHookups11 ай бұрын
Right????
@user-01Bigmac506 ай бұрын
By Ring a Chinese tub that keep cool
@muffinflowersrvad4852 ай бұрын
We are starting our full time adventure in April of 2026. The travel trailer we are getting has one 200 watt solar panel and we were going to add another and get a good size lithium battery. Maybe 400Ah.I'm worried how much we would have to spend for enough to run air conditioner. We will have a 500 watt inverter generator. Initially we were thinking one or 2 more panels. If we have enough $ left after we by the trailer maybe more. It's a Jayco 280RKS 34'.
@TheBorderHookupsАй бұрын
That’s a great question! We can run our AC for about 2 hours with 1290 watts and 3 100AH batteries.
@roc529221 күн бұрын
Min. You need a 2000 watt inverter
@muffinflowersrvad48521 күн бұрын
@@roc5292 I made a typo and that was supposed to say 5,000 watt generator.
@muffinflowersrvad48521 күн бұрын
My comment was supposed to say 5,000 w.
@dougd99442 жыл бұрын
Hi guys..😉
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hey Doug! 😃
@birdman52232 жыл бұрын
Good stuff U2🌝
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! 😃
@gearsofbaird3529 Жыл бұрын
What exactly is boondocking? Just camping with an RV or "glamping" as my mom would call it?
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Different people see it differently. Generally it’s camping in an RV without shore power or water hookups. Glamping is not far off. 😀
@ChaseYourDay2 жыл бұрын
You left out the geetar. Mine is mandatory any style of camping. We had four is us picking and grinning at our campsite last weekend. I also always forget my levers since going to a 5th wheel. Knock on wood, haven’t needed it yet. It’s going in the trailer storage now though.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
The guitar goes without saying! 😃❤️🎶
@gratefuldude75112 жыл бұрын
Do you have a DC to DC charger?
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
We do. 😃
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Love the KZbin handle by the way.
@mikemuha75379 ай бұрын
So how much solar did you start with and how much did you move up to?
@TheBorderHookups9 ай бұрын
Hi Mike. We started with 450 watts. I believe it was around $1500 but that was almost 4 years ago. We didn’t add the VictronConnect inverter until we added the additional solar.
@BenedictHilda-u4l14 күн бұрын
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@XBlaziX Жыл бұрын
Im thinking of going into rv boondocking since me and my wife both work remotely and we love to have our privacy and don't spend time with other people much anyways. How much do you think it'd be to get started? and i just mean with a basic rv and nothing fancy at first?
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Hello. That’s a really tough question. For us… 40k fifth wheel. 40k truck. 10k solar and batteries. There are endless variables when it comes to choosing your setup. I know that this is vague. 😀
@HomeOnWheels320MKS2 жыл бұрын
Did you get with Mountain Beaches this week to cover 31 boondocking tips🙂? Nice dancing and presentation skills.
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Lol! We were just sitting with them in Mexico talking about our coincidental episodes. 😂
@derrybrant55052 жыл бұрын
When towing with a class C what is recommended for a trailer or dolly
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hello. That’s a really good question. I have experience with neither. I would suggest checking out RV Miles’ page. Jason and Abbey give advice about everything RV. And they are great people. Thank you for reaching out! 😃
@derrybrant55052 жыл бұрын
@@TheBorderHookups thank you
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! 😃
@stevedenoyer59562 жыл бұрын
What do you do with your trash? How do you get rid of it? Also, what about emptying your tanks?
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. A lot of wayside rests have dumpsters or we pay at a gas station. Or you can break it into smaller bags and leave at the pump receptacles. For the tanks we use a dump station app to find spots. It’s never really an issue. Hope this helps.
@starwoodstudios12 жыл бұрын
First comment.. like #2....lol!
@TheBorderHookups2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Hey Nathan! 😃
@JFoxman Жыл бұрын
Where do you store all that?
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
Creative storing. 😀. Everything has its place.
@JFoxman Жыл бұрын
@@TheBorderHookups Please give more details. Trying to learn something here.
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
I will have to rewatch that video and get right back to you. 😀
@TheBorderHookups Жыл бұрын
@@JFoxman I took a look at our show notes and here is a breakdown of where we store these items. I hope this helps. :-) We appreciate you for watching and commenting! Camco Levelers: amzn.to/3DXZOdg - Stored next to our leveling controls in the pass-through for easy access. Air Compressor: amzn.to/3JEBZZn - We keep this in the cab of the truck so that it is always with us. Generator: amzn.to/3O1Pc1J - Stored in the bed of the truck in the rear for easy access. Always locked. Contractor Garbage Bags: We keep these in the pass-through for easy access. amzn.to/37y4daC Verizon Jetpack Hotspot: Kept inside of the camper.amzn.to/3xcD7Rj Camp Saw: amzn.to/35WiH3E Kept in the bin under the rig. We don't use it a lot. Camp Hatchet: amzn.to/38tTcHM Same as the saw. Propane Fire Ring: amzn.to/3KsiWTf We keep this in the bed of the truck next to the gennie. Camper Rug: amzn.to/3upl4oV This sits under the cover lip right behind the cab of the truck so that it won't blow out on the road. Water Bladder: amzn.to/3upjzqS We store this in the bin with items that we don't use everyday. It stores very small. Water Jugs: amzn.to/3NYl7jw These ride under the camper rug so that they don't blow out. Solar Setup: Refer to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIunq6R3rptriJI These are on the roof of the camper.
@JFoxman Жыл бұрын
@@TheBorderHookups Thanks for that. I am quickly discovering that storage space is the "first big hurdle" to overcome in RV life.
@RichardMBlainАй бұрын
Well you had me until the lady started spewing antiquated "healthy eating tips" that were never true in the first place.