Traveling Nevada In Search Of the Perfect Campsite

[@vivianallen9772]

We’re sorry you had to cut your trip short, but we’ll watch your videos whatever you do. We just love Rick and Linda!

[@dianaj3139]

If you have a "perfect time" you will never remember it down the road, because it's those pesky things that help us remember. Hawaii was always my favorite place to vacation... I went with a small group of ladies, and it was great! however, one moved away and the other passed away... when I went back with other people it was never the same!! so, I guess it's also who we are out there with? Linda is a great travel companion... she cooks and explores with Joy!

[@wandacraig8286]

Oh dear, I will be praying for the situation that is requiring your presence back home.🙏 That kind of news is always unsettling. And it's true, rates on everything have gone up. I've heard so many folks comment on this issue. But the $6 a night deal sounded great as well as the up to 7 day freebie! And yes going south at this time of year is a bit warmer. We were 22° overnight last night here in the Flathead. Berrr! Will keep you all in my thoughts prayers❤

[@gonagain]

Yep, winter is always early up there in the Flathead! The funny thing is that I don't mind the Montana winters, but I like to get out of here during the wet, windy and cold Springs.

[@pattya1679]

Prayers for you and your family!

[@hawong5379]

No worry , Linda and Rick, anything about you two, we all Love to learn about. Keep up with your fantastic video ❤️❤️

[@scottmcfarland2149]

My rule is never get below a half a tank of gas. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻

[@gonagain]

That's a good rule!

[@DuceCarrollme4]

🙏🏽 for you and your family. I'm looking forward to seeing the new vehicle and videos

[@michaelshuman3319]

Think this thru thoroughly . Loading a motorcycle into the bed of a truck can be very tricky and dangerous . Stay Safe and Safe Travels .

[@gonagain]

You're right. We thinking of using a winch and a double ramp to help us out.

[@mandiandjasonreiman2411]

We love our 2022 Ford F150 4x4. It pulls our 6x12 Aluminium CTC very well through some rough roads, with our family of 4 and ALL our stuff. lol.

[@gvallen26]

Thanks! Really enjoy your videos.

[@gonagain]

Thank you very much!

[@stevertherver3887]

We hope all is well back home! As for the TW, I hate to see you trying to load the bike in the back of a pickup. Maybe a front mount bike rack? Safe travels!!

[@gonagain]

I'll be sure to use a winch, I'd kill myself otherwise!

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoy watching your travels around the countryside and seeing the many different campsites and places of interest that you visit and it is very beautiful there in Nevada especially where you are at in the video. You and Linda have a great weekend thank you Rick.🚐👋🚌🇺🇲

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Roger!

[@MOTrav]

Time to switch back to the e-bike! Always good to mix it up from time to time anyway. Enjoy that warmer weather wherever you find it. 😎

[@CollinsL]

God bless you guys, sorry to hear you had to cut your trip short. Will keep you in our prayers.

[@offpherj7884]

I could live in Ely. Can't tell you why, but I like Ely. It is on my favorite road in these divided States of America...

[@gonagain]

There's something about Ely...we like it too.

[@LisaR-g1x]

Good luck and best of wishes to you both. You are my favorite channel because you are such good folks. God bless you. ❤

[@gonagain]

Thank you so much!

[@Tootsie74]

Oh shoot. Sorry to hear about your necessary quick trip back... Hope everything works out for you guys. Just love your videos. I used to travel those country roads quite a long time back with my husband. We just loved it and just the feeling of the desert brings back such warm memories. But we especially loved it in the winter traveling from our home state of Ohio. Keep on keeping on you two. You're my favorite travelers! ❤

[@gonagain]

Thank you! Everything has turned out fine.

[@GraceCook-g1l]

Nice to see you guys again. Sorry nuttin worked out this trip but I'll be here next time you're out.

[@gonagain]

Lol! We appreciate the pun. Nuttin worked out very well!

[@wolfmosaics]

Hello Linda and Rick. I pray that you and your family are fine.

[@philwatson3646]

Love this channel! You guys be safe.

[@gonagain]

Thank you! Will do!

[@davec9244]

Hope it's all ok back home thank you

[@larryparson9609]

If you’re trailer is magnetic a couple of magnets could help with stretching out your map 🗺️ out for illustration love you guys thanks 🙏🏼 God Speed Traveling Happy Trails Thanks 🙏🏼 that was really cool 😎 hearing and seeing cattle 🐄 rustling 😊

[@explorer867]

Hi Rick and Linda, thank you for your video. We just made it home yesterday from our trip to Nevada. It's a beautiful state. We're looking at both the Toyota Tacoma and the Tundra to replace our aging but well loved 96 F250 diesel. God bless you both.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Rob! Yes, it's time we replaced our aging '03 Yukon which is our only vehicle. It's going to be hard but we have to do it. Say hello to Helen for us.

[@martykong3592]

: ) THANKS MUCH for sharing again ! Sorry you have to cut trip short : ( I DID get the new Oupes Mega 1 from your revious video on launch : ) LOVE IT ! ALL the BEST, safe travels and ENJOY ! Cheers : )

[@MQ-cw9qx]

Trip videos or no trip videos, we're along for the ride--even if it is just staying home. hope everything back home resolves in the best way possible.

[@gonagain]

Thank you!

[@raemunk7724]

Love Ely. My son and his family live there and we live to visit often!!

[@gonagain]

It's a great area!

[@joegallo6447]

Good luck you two hope all is ok at home..

[@gonagain]

Thank you! Everything and everyone is a-okay.

[@jameswilliams3061]

I just left Clark Fork Idaho and generally went the same way, I spent 2nights at McCloud spring just north of that pony express info board you were at, all your travels keep me going

[@EfficientRVer]

I don't think I've ever stopped in Pioche, though I have been through it. I tend to stop at the Sinclair in Caliente for gas, rest room, and hot chocolate. Then I do some exploring down Rainbow Canyon, following the road next to the railroad, down to the area between Elgin and Carp. Lots of nice remote BLM land down there, where I've never run across another person or vehicle after leaving the road mainly used by railroad maintenance folks.

[@gonagain]

That is a beautiful area! Caliente is sure expensive so we stock up before we get there.

[@Guy-Martin]

Oh, bummer about your trip. Weather was looking good too.

[@daliwoods2138]

We love your trips but still can’t do the Desert I’m up in the woods 3 times a month and love cold weather camping

[@johnsevereide9311]

Just ordered a mega 1 with solar, thanks for the code, hope you're well, and get back on the road.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, we're all okay!

[@paulmuntalbano7342]

Thanks!

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Paul!

[@Volunteersunrise]

Wishing you well. Safe drive home and enjoyed Pioche.

[@jamesjackson7752]

Nice to see.😊

[@TheGunbunnies]

Sorry you had to go back home but hopefully everything will come out good... As to Trucks, always go a bit bigger to handle more weight than what you intend to carry... Love my 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD so far... Good heavy duty strong runner... On a side note I figured out the truck not only drives well but as I was down in Georgia for the Hurricane a couple weeks ago it also fly's and floats well too... Good travels to you two...

[@gonagain]

Thank you, everything's okay at home. And thanks for the review on your truck. We are partial to GMC and Chevy so that's good to hear about yours.

[@jimv.661]

Might I suggest the ground may be covered in alkali rather than ash? Do you ever see or use Goldbucks while in Nevada? Mount a seat on the trailer tongue so Linda can ride there to help with trailer balance... If you bought a deuce and a half you could haul a bunch of stuff including motorcycles and just camp in the back having ditched the trailer.

[@gonagain]

That's what we're thinking, Jim, except for the part of Linda riding on the trailer tongue.

[@jimv.661]

@@gonagain Goldbacks?

[@Peter-q8e]

I appreciate your time and effort in your videos, like info on free in town camping 🏕 got my oupes & solar panels for power. Happy trails to y'all

[@MyMuddyMess]

Love my F150 2wd. great at pulling 18ft trailer. Long bed holds 2 folded e-tikes:) your views are amazing we need to head west!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the input. I'm afraid the long bed truck won't fit into the garage but I see the need for that long bed.

[@stevec2665]

If you guys ever make it back to the Black Hills I'll be happy to gift you a train ride on our 1880's steam train out of Hill City. Hope everything is ok back home. 🙏

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Steve! Everything is fine now, except that I'm home!!!

[@inidaho6740]

From MT thru ID, you passed thru our city. Since we live in the country on 10 acres, we wouldnt charge a dime for you to stay, plug into our shop, and since we have chickens, fresh eggs for breakfast. We do a lot of work in Elko, Ely, etc. We have an old acquaintance that rides the reinactment of the pony express, a section of it. Several old timers ride different sections, in NV. When i was a young boy, my dad took me into the Mint bar(i think) to look at Charlie Russels paintings. I think they were originals, but not too sure.

[@gonagain]

Yup, Charlie Russell used to pay off his bar bill with paintings until his wife put a stop to that. Thank you for the generous offer, we appreciate it very much.

[@Monku123]

It's getting more and more expensive but there are some good spots still available, ilipah reservoir is a great place, windy and sometimes has flies but the fishing is good. Also garnet hill is a great rock hounding area.

[@gonagain]

We've got to try looking for garnets. Thanks for the tips on Ilipah reservoir.

[@jaystewart9947]

Is it just too troublesome to go to hauling the TW inside the trailer? Seems a little work would be involved each time loading and unloading but safer than loading in a pickup bed. Don’t want to see anyone get hurt. Thanks for sharing and hope all is well back home

[@seymourrivers6169]

Excellent suggestion, and a wise solution. ✌️

[@gonagain]

The trailer is built up into a camper and we don't want to be putting the filthy motorcycle into it. We used to do that with our 4 wheeler and stopped for that reason. Not to mention that we do road trips, which would mean loading and unloading almost every night. Thanks though!

[@michaelhamerski2168]

My TW200 fits perfectly in my Tacoma 6 ft bed. There are floor mounted D rings in the back and attachment points in the front from the factory that really lock it in.

[@gonagain]

Thank you for the info, that helps us out a lot.

[@smc65714]

One of the few YT,ers I still "like" to watch,And by the Way!!!!! I lov my Mega 1, Great Deal Sharing, THANKS.What about about Putting the Bike In the Trailer, Make lower Bed Removable,Not a big fan of Loading A Motorbike With a Ramp into a PU bed, broke my wrist once,Yup, No more stupid human tricks for me.

[@gonagain]

I hear you about stupid human tricks! I want to use a good double wide ramp and an electric winch.

[@jimmclam]

I assume you will still use the bike carrier on the back of your new pickup? I have done that for years with no problems to the truck frame. I sometimes carry my bike on the bed of the truck but I have a mounted winch to pull it on. That works beautifully!

[@gonagain]

We also intend to use an electric winch to avoid killing ourselves!

[@larryparson9609]

If you’re trailer is magnetic a couple of magnets could help with stretching out your map 🗺️ out for illustration love you guys thanks 🙏🏼 God Speed Traveling Happy Trails Thanks 🙏🏼

[@Volunteersunrise]

Rick, I have had great luck with my 2018 Nissan Frontier. Towing cap is 6500 lbs and pulls my 3200 lbs toy hauper heavily loaded. Much cheaper than a Toyota but has done the job. 120K miles with only routine Maintenance. Good luck.

[@gonagain]

We hadn't considered a Nissan but now we will, thank you for your input.

[@clarkleakins879]

Well i am sure you will pick the best truck. Probably an extra cab the minimum. Challenge will be loading/unloading the motorcycle. And you would probably want a shell high enough to cover the motorcycle? Or the sliding canvass cover. No way to reconfigure the trailer inside? If i recall your bunks are east west. Maybe cut bunk half, swing up against the walls? Seems you often stay put a few days. Roll out the motorcycle soon as you arrive. Carry in center of trailer, front wheel towards the rear ramp to keep the handlebars from interfere with inside walls. Maybe look for a small "toy hauler"? Do you anticipate one day bringing the goldwing? With the TW? The pickup truck will probably be longer, and/or wheelbase longer, than your current vehicle. Think about that relationship to getting into some off road places. No way to strengthen the existing trailer frame? That night be challenging but I think worthwhile. Of course, perhaps your current vehicle is getting tired and you have been thinking about replacement.

[@gonagain]

All very good ideas and things that we've poured over often in our thoughts with each having it's own set of pluses and minuses and you're right, it's time to get a newer, lower mileage vehicle.

[@sandrakay652]

You said you stayed at south fork while going through elko nevada. Lamoille canyon is much nicer. They have a developed campground with half off with the senior pass. No amenities at the sites but pit toilets and potable water available plus there's a small amount of free camping along the creek by the boy scout camp. Beautiful country with glaciers. Check it out if you ever come through here again. Happy travels.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, Sandra! We'll be through there again and I'm checking that out now.

[@cargotrailerkenny]

lots of nice clouds in this one

[@gonagain]

Wasn't it beautiful?! I enjoyed the editing just to get to see that sky again.

[@davidw2959]

Hope things turn out okay.

[@jr2no160]

Ugh, volcanic ash. Reminded me of my time stationed in Guam. I was NCOIC of the detail assigned to receive, clean, and repack the shipping containers full of evacuated equipment from the Philippines. Plus we temporarily housed, fed, and provided recreational services for the military families during their transition to follow on military bases. I used to think combat support in a warzone was difficult. You triggered a memory.

[@gonagain]

Thank you very much for your service! I think your job most have been a tough one.

[@carlbrown8830]

I pack my t-dub in my 98 ford e150 conversion van through the side doors. The captain chair anchors make great tie downs. I thought a Chevy Avalanche would be a good fit if you can load the bike up into the bed. You'd probably have to leave the tailgate down.

[@gonagain]

That's interesting, I hadn't thought of a van.

[@wt9653]

Get the Cybertruck 😊😅

[@doskraut]

Dude what ever you pick make sure it's an 8 ft bed and a second fuel tank, a crew cab is good but regular cab is best for off roading in tight places. My 1976 F250 lasted me 4 decades and never gave me trouble and my son is still using it for camping.

[@gonagain]

Thanks, I think they don't make trucks like they used to.

[@michaelpence468]

That’s too bad about Nevada State Parks fee increase!!

[@flyovercounty1427]

Thank you

[@positivelyhappy.9876]

Back in the olden days we had a motorcycle carrier welded to the front of our vehicle. It seemed to work really well. Does anybody do that anymore? By the way love your travels.😊

[@gonagain]

They do and the bolt on hitches are available on Amazon, but the bike would block the headlights. I like to use those at night!

[@positivelyhappy.9876]

@@gonagain You are right being able to see with your headlights is good. Not sure how that worked out for us it was a long time ago.

[@keith9875]

Probably best that you aren’t in Utah today. After weeks of beautiful Fall weather Winter arrived this morning.

[@gonagain]

Thanks. We got home to beautifully warm days but now it's full-on Fall.

[@galardmills5306]

Sorry you had to abort the mission. I hope the trouble ends up okay. An episode packed with topics! I was happy that you stopped at the Ward campground and in Ely. My favorite places. Does the laundromat attendant in Ely still give you the detergent, to ensure that you use the correct amount?

[@gonagain]

Not anymore I guess. Either that or she recognizes us and trusts us to get it right!

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

We paid $15 for a camp site at Cave Lake (Ely) last week. I need a new resident senior pass and then it will be free. Also, we stayed at the Illipah reservoir at no cost night before last.

[@gonagain]

Thank you! We might try those places next time we're in that area.

[@GypsyJvan]

yep, aluminum frame has its limits..hope all is well..thanks rick n linda..

[@danthompson1467]

Your lucky to be able to do what you do

[@sslcfc]

They raised the rates so poor folks like me will find it harder to enjoy travel. Dang! They spoil all our fun. Can't keep us down just making it harder.

[@i70show]

2018 to 1998 Dodge Rams all the way back til you find a deal you like with Cummins 6.7 you need 4x4 also......pre Def is best. Good video...

[@gonagain]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@badmoon5249]

Love your channel. There are a LOT of complaints about the drop in quality and the increase in price of ALL the new trucks. If you have your heart set on a new rig, I would look for a low mileage used truck, probably pre-2020. In the meantime, why not have a receiver mounted to the front of your Tahoe, and use the carrier you have, and put the bike on the front? Might need some auxiliary lighting.

[@gonagain]

I was even told to buy pre-2007! For sure with the front mount I would have to get some sort of auxiliary lighting for night driving.

[@janebray9392]

Hey🙋🚗🇨🇦❤️‼️we will soon head out to travel from Alberta to Ontario Canada, then if crazytown doesnt happen😆 we head towards North Carolina to see if we can help😍 some people ask us if we think its safe to go to that area of the USA, but if all the best of Americans have headed there to lend a hand, then we cant think of a better area to be in!!!!!

[@gonagain]

We admire you for what you are doing and hope that you find a way to lend a hand. Please report back!

[@twoweary]

Don’t you guys get a senior discount at most parks ? Where I run around in Oregon and Washington seniors usually get at least 50% off. Happy travels . 👍

[@ralphp3057]

I believe you are correct. I get a senior discount in all the State parks I visit. You have to ask when checking in . 😁

[@gonagain]

Nevada State Parks don't offer a senior discount. I've heard that some state parks in the eastern U.S. do though.

[@ralphp3057]

@@gonagain Real good to know that . We have COE parks that offer electric. But not all. It’s reasonable price to me for seniors at COE , NP, SP . Thanks .😁

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Nice video guys, I really enjoyed it. Wow, 50% price hike, that's a lot! Safe travels guys. JT & Ole What's Her Name. 😃

[@gonagain]

Tell What'shername hello for us!

[@marvinsmith1393]

Been saving up to afford one of those star link services. Very convenient but way out of my price range. Will wait for a sale or something.

[@bjarnewinkler6366]

Be safe guys and I send you some California Good Vibrations to help......

[@gonagain]

Thank you!!!

[@CITAP1]

It's Friday, time for a Gonagain video. I thought it was Thursday. I'm not a trailer expert, but isn't it bad for swing to put all the weight at each end of the trailer and nothing in the center? I'm for a f350 long bed 4x4 super cab or crew cab with a 6.2 engine. I find my 5.4 liter lacking in power. I did just do a bunch of work to it though designed to improve performance as you know. Heading out for a test drive now, your video delaying me. Had to get my Rick and Linda fix first you know. Take care kids.

[@gonagain]

Haha! I hope we didn't delay you too long and that your test drive went just fine.

[@billangelo2190]

Sorry trip cut short, hope all turns out well.

[@birdvalystuff]

Heard you say Pickup. Be easier to buy trailer 2 foot longer. I'd get wider also. But you like your trailer. Your really rough on trailer! Add some shocks and fix it up. What, Pickup any good will cost $20 and still have to many miles on it. Everything is out in open for all to decide what they need. I keep cover on my Pickup. I spent $4500 because of a stupid problem. Not even 25,000 miles and of course to many years for a warranty.

[@stevengoldwingnomad5086]

How about adding a hitch on the front of your vehicle?

[@gonagain]

I've thought a lot about that but it would block my headlights.

[@kennethalmond8922]

I'm in Oregon and Oregon State and County and BLM (in some cases) also are raising their rates about 20%? 30%? for 2025. So you're right about accross the board.

[@SuzyNewman-kygirl]

Sorry you had to cut your trip short. I hope all is well at home.

[@gonagain]

Thank you, Suzy! Everything is a-okay!

[@JeffEgbert-no5uh]

When I was young, loading dirt bikes into the back of trucks was no big deal. Now that I am sixty, loading my dirt bike into the back of a pickup seems precarious, at best. One slip, and you are going to fall and the bike will probabably land on top of you. My bike probably weighs fifty pounds less than that Yamaha. My suggestion is to try loading it into a couple of different trucks before you run out and buy a truck. I have a stock F150 4x4 that I pull my cargo trailer with. The dirt bike resides in the cargo trailer, which also doubles as my camper. Not ideal, but it beats falling off the tailgate out in the middle of nowhere...

[@RL-sv9mo]

Do you have starlink?

[@gonagain]

Yes, we do.

[@Go4Corvette]

They may want to charge a fee for free BLM land one of these days. Sorry to hear that you need to cut the trip short hope all goes well. Loading a motorcycle into and out of a pickup could be hard on the back and more hooking and unhooking of the trailer. I love my van but it's only me living in it. If my wife was still with me I would go for a small motorhome and keep the bike on the back so I could sell the trailer. I leave for AZ in about 3 weeks. Good luck and hope all goes well.

[@gonagain]

I'm afraid that you may be right about the BLM land and fees. With the roads we go down, there's no easy solution for the bike. Someone mentioned putting it on the front of the Yukon, but that blots out the headlights!

[@akgobears]

States gouging campers now....Trying to squeeze a buck out of people at every angle....How long till there is a surcharge for clean air ???? ....The more i see the more im convinced for us anyway, Corp of Engineer campgrounds are where its at for sure...They always by a nice lake or river area, have all the amenities ya need and for cheap...Avg price $18-$40 a nite...BUT !!!!! If you have the Geezer Pass (American the Beautiful National Park Pass) those cheap prices at COE campgrounds are half off...So your avg. stay a nite is between $9-$20 a nite for all amenities ....Between COE campgrounds, Casinos, Cracker barrel, Rest Areas, and Walmarts in a pinch we travel fairly cheaply when on the road...Our biggest expense ??? Fuel

[@gonagain]

Thanks, and I hope the fuel price goes back down soon.

[@weswalker1208]

The Tesla phone is on Amazon right now

[@gonagain]

Yes, but it doesn't connect with Elon's satellites yet.

[@reubenj.cogburn8546]

The issue of drastically raised camping fees across the whole country, is not by mistake. Because of the world we live in, the operational costs of these camping areas have increased drastically. More importantly, a huge number of people, have decided they would rather drop out of the system, and minimize their expenses. KZbin is absolutely besieged with such people. The point is, the public camping structure was not designed to carry this many users, which provides a significantly lower tax revenue. Don't have to be a genius to figure out campgrounds and public lands, cannot present themselves as easy targets for the destitute and financial failures. I get by on nothing but Social Security... and I live like a king. Because I'm okay with being in the middle of nowhere by myself and keeping my own counsel. The more popularized the low-income existence, the more notable this problem will become.

[@gonagain]

I agree. We started out this channel years ago trying to be of some service to the folks that were living in their vans down in Arizona that had no other choice but to get along that way. We loved meeting them and talking to them. These days with the cost of living through the roof and astronomical rents, a lot more folks are forced into living this life and the available campgrounds are overcrowded. It seems that more and more city dwellers are also resorting to living in their vehicles.

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

Like# 213

[@williamnielsen3947]

not pinion or naschee nuts, pinion smaller more round better taste no sap

[@billmitchell7731]

GMC TRUCK

[@gonagain]

Thats what we want but who knows what we'll end up with.

[@darrylk808]

When you're retired do days really matter?😂 It's got to be getting cold up in your neck of the woods. Fly south for the winter. 🐦 🐦‍⬛ Isn't 80% of Nevada a BLM campsite? Get a used Tundra. Mine is 24 years old and the only thing that broke in 24 years was an O2 sensor. It costs me less than $200/yr to maintain.

[@gonagain]

I've been looking at the Tundras for years and appreciate how well they're built.

[@stevenpike8237]

Put a plate of steel on the floor of the trailer back there from side to side and long enough to reach the front bolts of hitch..