How I Escaped Hurricane Florence and Made it to the Hershey RV Show - Traveling Robert

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Robert your our star. Such a special person. You and your wife define rving for us. Love you guys!

[@lindapearson3411]

Love how you take an unplanned or disappointing situation and say something positive. That is a great virtue!

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

What an Epic adventure... I know the rest of the trip and video is going to be just as good. I love to see this turn in to a feature full length video.

[@TravelingRobert]

It is going to make a nice film for sure. I might even put it on Amazon as well

[@an_to_the_gie5449]

I'm sorry all of that happened to you but thankful you didn't get in an accident because of engine probs or stuck in the winds of Florence. I wish I'd known you were stuck in Mooresville an extra night I would have had my husband bring whatever you wanted from Havana Carolina, it was just 20 minutes by back roads. Like you said, next time! But with no break down or hurricane!

[@only1pinuchi]

Love “Big White”......we have the Chevy version and we love it.

[@SocratesWS]

Howdy Robert,many thanks for this very captivating and entertaining video in which you update us on your escape from that monster hurricane called Florence.Great show as always.Best wishes and cordial greetings from William in Bruges,Belgium,Europe

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks William

[@serenafanlife4226]

Ohhhh! new truck. Very nice.

[@ZiggZagg11]

I did not know any national rental did pickup trucks that you could actually tow with... Nice....

[@kanervatie]

Man, you should start a radio show. Your voice would be perfect for a smoot jazz show! lol

[@TravelingRobert]

Hmmm, don't give me any ideas :-)

[@kanervatie]

Sorry! :D You keep doing what you do buddy! Thanks for the videos.

[@owenjamin]

Could team up with report of the week

[@franciscogil6798]

From Miami fm stereo smoothly and now Paul Hardcastle

[@fathercarras28]

That's how I got here I like his voice and a ccent.

[@tomcat68100]

Nice Video, i like watch all your Travel Adventures:-) Greetings from Germany

[@yoretabio4537]

0:30 I used to work for Bridgestone/Firestone Finland 1990-97. Have visited HQ in Tokyo, proving ground in Rome and F1 GP Paddock Club in Barcelona.

[@TravelingRobert]

Cool

[@veronica9232]

I am binge watching Robert, And I see you came to NJ wish I knew😀

[@georl1]

Too bad you weren't able to come to New England to see the Fall foliage. Right now it's at its peak in the Northern part and next week, the peak will be in the central part. Oh well, Summers are very beautiful in New England too. Maybe you'll come up this way soon.

[@burnettjerry]

was sadden by the fact you didn't mention sept.11th, gone, but not forgotten.

[@tlimber]

You seem like a man on a mission.

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Great video. To bad about the Kia. Might be time for a truck. Of course gas mileage would be a lot different.

[@irdiverdan]

So Robert...what was that "new" music I heard at the end of the video?

[@TheClarkExpedition]

My wife Kim and I ran into Robert at the Hershey show. Of course, I said "Robert, how is the KIA?". He was extra polite and explained it had problems. Yep, kind of like asking "how was the root canal at the dentist office?". Robert, you were a pleasure to meet, and I wish I would have said something to make your day better. We loved meeting you, and wish you the best

[@TravelingRobert]

It was great to meet you too. Car problems will get solved. It is all part of this lifestyle. Stuff happens

[@1geckobros63]

the way I see it is that you should buy a truck and keep minitini , lots of things you can transport with the truck too, as always so enjoying to follow you

[@TravelingRobert]

That's definitely the short term plan

[@TheSassy777]

Love your Videos. I don’t get to travel, but you are letting me see thru your video the Great United States. Thanks

[@josephpattison6913]

West Virginia is an often ignored state, but it has a lot to offer. The New River Gorge is beautiful.

[@TravelingRobert]

I have to go back. In my original plan I was going to be there for at least 3 days. Maybe I still have time

[@viniciuscmeng]

joseph pattison WV is great! Had the chance to visit there once.

[@MarzanWorldwide]

My work truck is an White F150 and we call it “Whitey Ford” , lol! Great video as usual, Robert, May you have continued success.

[@AdnanKhan-ky3jp]

Hey! Thanks for sharing such cool videos. Every time when I watch your video, I feel like taking Off from work and hit the road in a RV like you, maybe one day!

[@berniecontreras6697]

My husband Bernie loves to watch your program❤️it makes him very happy. He bought an airstream for his retirement and we plan on hitting the road. We love all your videos and great sense of humor. I even bought him one of your hoodies in blue. He was very surprised 💕God bless you and keep you safe on the road❤️❤️❤️

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you! See you on the road

[@taistelumaito]

Finally, I have been checking this channel daily waiting for the next episode of this trip :)

[@jukeman57]

Glad you got to experience what it like having a more than adequate tow vehicle. Better days ahead Robert.

[@christinestange4813]

A fantastic video highlighting your mission to successfully attend the Hershey Show no matter what. Loved seeing the other fellow subscribers! How I would have loved to join you all! Much thanks Robert for taking us on the road with Big White!

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you Christine. It was great to meet subscribers on the road. It always makes my day

[@fordfan3179]

I drive a 2015 Ford F-250 super cab, 8' bed with a 6.2 LTR BOSS gas motor. I pull an 8000 Lb trailer loaded and I can still put my 850 lb Harley in the truck. It pulls and handles like a dream. If at some later date I want to tow a fifth wheel, I can still do that. (I'm just not ready to give up the bike) Ford builds the tow features you need into the truck and there's tons of options to suit your needs. Having spent a good portion if my life fixing driveline components in trucks I can say with some authority, buy bigger than what you need! The 150 Ecoboost is great but there's no extra power. Sure it'll tow that trailer but the kind of traveling you do you'll want a bigger truck and if you ever want to get a bigger trailer? You'll already have enough truck to pull it.

[@mssixty3426]

Right on! I had a 2005 Ford F-250 Diesel, pulled my 32' travel trailer with no problem, didn't seem to use much more fuel pulling the trailer than driving without it. Some of the best times of my life were driving through the lower Rocky Mountain chain with that combo and my family. Forgot to mention - it was a 4-door Crew Cab.

[@josephpattison6913]

Get a toy hauler!

[@fordfan3179]

That's an argument I wish I had won with my Mrs. We walked through 100 toy haulers, she shot everyone down because she "didn't want a garage for a living room" The set up I have now works just as well. I have a self loading bike ramp I can use by myself. Most times if we go far I can always rent a bike for a few days rather than dragging the bike out with me.

[@fordfan3179]

The fuel is less or about the same as a motorhome so for us, it's negligible. Having the power when you need it and the muscle to pull bigger loads dependably and safely makes the fuel use worth it. What are you driving now Ms.Sixty

[@TravelingRobert]

Are you sure we were driving the same truck? Besides raw power that was the worst vehicle I've ever had the displeasure of driving. No turning radius, horrible ergonomics, low and uncomfortable sea, hesitating throttle and transmission... I'm definitely not buying a Ford.

[@bigman860]

Hello From San Diego I Am New To Your Channel And We Enjoy Your Videos

[@juanfernandez9492]

Watching this video 3 years later… really enjoying your videos Robert! I’m glad you solved your issues with the vehicle and found good people in the road that helped you, part of the adventure right? Thanks for sharing your experiences Robert.

[@gonesideways6621]

Well Robert with the exception of time lost and frustration Firestone has treated you well, maybe they can bring the KIA back to life, safe travels my friend.

[@TravelingRobert]

Even though they really screwed up initially and it's been a great inconvenience they have tried to make thing rights so far so unless it goes south, I am giving them my blessing for the time being

[@kevinj8258]

Have to agree firestone did you good. This is the second time discovering firestone fixes their responsibility. Will try to use them for repairs.

[@drummergirl9481]

I'm so sorry that I didn't see your truck breakdown video when it was happening. I could have told you of a good mechanic in NC. Ours is very good and maybe an hour and half from where you got stuck in Mooresville..if you could have gotten that much further. I hope everything works out ok though! Blessings!

[@CityNDN]

you need a new truck with a V8.

[@trlz]

@aa bb😂😂 That was a quick step up in the conversation

[@nortonnewmann3711]

I have a 2017 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost. Pull a 21' trailer no problem. GET 4x4 not 2wd! You will bury the rear wheels in soft sand or gravel & get stuck! Fair warning... It's why you rarely see 4x2 on the road pulling campers.

[@creativehearts7127]

Beautiful country side..(after you left the KOA site) makes the heart yearn for simpler times.....

[@TravelingRobert]

Yes it was beautiful. Wish I could have stayed longer

[@buickinvicta288]

Robert, you have such great viewers.

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm very lucky

[@bobpeg7457]

Ain't that the truth,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@abbyabby4625]

I subscribed because he's blessed with a great voice and good sense of humor.

[@DizTraveler]

That i-81 will be on my route soon, going the opposite direction ☺️... Your edits and graphics are getting better... cool footage from Herbey 😎

[@TravelingRobert]

Thanks! It is a nice ride I-81

[@kathyhartje9510]

Hi take 340 sometime a scenic drive n check out the battlefield in New Market! Mole Hill is a great place in Harrisonburg Va!! Hit me up if you wanna know some more cool places to see here!!!

[@kathyhartje9510]

Thanks! The RV show is making me drool lol

[@JesseSchulman]

Hey from NC! Amazing what a difference big American muscle can make when towing :) Love my 2500 Suburban for towing stuff, especially in the mountains. A big fan of yours! Love the time lapses you do.

[@drevoborod8613]

Thank you very much for the video, Robert! I would like to notice that I really like to watch travels in the country. I mean that countryside landscapes are even more interesting for me than some museums or big cities. And in this video you showed plenty of spectacular landscapes and narrow cozy roads. Thank you for that!

[@raramouni]

Nothing like a Ford truck

[@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra]

Looking Forward to seeing future videos on reviewing trucks that could pull mid-sized travel trailers. Would you consider the new Ford Ranger?

[@kurtweinberg809]

Just drove a 2017 Silverado to Orlando for #HHN28! Kurt Weinberg FB #Oscars. K.Almighty WKBW #BruceAlmighty H.E.#49 #JenniferAniston #PeopleMagazine W.M.B.W.2016/Most beautiful 2018! #NASAOrion S.442 1K+year #HISTORY!

[@drmckinley]

Robert what editing software do you use? Love your videos. i am Subscribed. And always give you a like too.

[@TravelingRobert]

I am currently using Adobe Premier Pro. Up to last year I was using Final Cut Pro

[@drmckinley]

@@TravelingRobert I also use final cut pro. I will try Adobie Premier Pro. Thanks Robert.

[@khunopie9159]

Minitini, meet Mighty Whitey

[@marrdrocertifiedprofession3715]

Catching up on a few of your older video's. Love Big white.....I have a "Blacked Out", 2019 Ford F350, SD, Diesel that is my tow vehicle for my 337 RLS Grand Design. As you can guess, I'm a Ford guy. :)

[@thomass3769]

Gooood Morning! Great video!

[@josephbianchimano5672]

robert , i noticed the price tag on the 2019 pleasure way lexor FL $113, 172 WITH 36,109 cash down 240 months 10yrs finance 64,253 or was it 84 253 ? expensive camper van but i love it , hope you buy the FL should get a lower price on a 2018 yr ? sucked you broke down , in NC

[@hermitld]

Another great production Robert, thanks a lot! I recommend you test drive a F-150, plenty of power and weight capacity for Mini Tini, however if you go Class B what will your daily driver be?

[@donnaspringston6516]

Robert do your self a Big favor Buy yourself a Ford Truck. For pulling any RV. You will love it , I own a F25O BEST BUY EVER

[@tony5006]

Hey Robert just re watching your video from when you had "Big White" 3 years ago (is it that long already?) and you were commenting on the toll roads in Pennsylvania, 2 years ago when we were last in Florida we bough an E Pass unit to put in the windscreen of our hire car because we had more than 1 car for the trip. Have you used one? All you need to do is register the plate of the car you're currently using on line and it works all over the US. We bought ours at a Publix store.

[@charlestravis8815]

We pulled a large u-haul trailer of family possessions from central FL to Middle TN with the new diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee. We never noticed we were towing a trailer coming up Tennessee’s Monteagle Mountain, it never slipped out of overdrive and still got the same 30 mpg we usually got without towing. I did need backing instructions with such a short trailer, though! You should seriously consider keeping that truck or one like it. One day you might get a bigger camper too!

[@henryostman5740]

I-81 goes about 10 miles north of Hershey and route PA-39 connects directly to the Giant center, you have no tolls on this route and it is way easier than the overpriced turnpike, get yourself a good map.

[@InfieldIke]

You got stranded in NASCAR territory.. Almost all of the NASCAR drivers and employees live in that area of NC

[@iroc377]

The truck looks very very nice but you are right about the turning radius they are terrible just like the Tundra's I used to own I forgot to ask you yesterday to buy some shirts and some stickers

[@rdmman9962]

Thinking your axle on the rear needs to be replaced as being bowed. Possibly replacing will solve the issue. Check bulletins or recall listings. Just a thought and take care.

[@rudfil]

If you have time in the near future Quebec City in Canada is gorgeous its the oldest city in North America with beautiful old French architectural .

[@hrm350694]

What was your MPG on the ford? Thinking of buying one.

[@TravelingRobert]

About 10 MPG. I would look into other trucks before settling on the Ford. After two weeks driving it.... well, not for me. Seems like a sloppily engineered machine

[@ScottPDX]

Look at a Chevy. Had 5.3 Chevy, then 7.3 Ford, now 6.0 Gas Chevy. Best truck, quiet and drives nice...only thing that sucks is the Gas Mileage. For as much as you travel, I'd consider a Duramax.

[@asgharisaeed3799]

Love the way you say Goooood morning....ro be honest..you have a great source of soul of relaxation...watching your travels one after another...what a fun...

[@edward-tv]

Your videos are better than any kind of TV show I can find on right now

[@oldsoldier8139]

Robert if you were born several hundred years back, you would have beat Louis and Clark to the Oregon Coast.

[@Angrymobs62]

You are more entertaining than people who try harder with content. I think you’re relatable and funny! Oh and brilliant too. We can tell.

[@debbiewerner7124]

Pa has such beautiful rural scenery. My favorite place. 😉 Because it’s home. ❤

[@SesameSun]

🎵🎵🎤🎹love the music and of course the videos ☕🍹🍺

[@pups.joey.phoebe]

Robert, I've been shopping at the Elkin Walmart when we made a day trip to the mountains..

[@RahulShinde-yw4wu]

i love you Robert. you are amazing!!

[@AngelTorres-se9zf]

Hey Robert, hope all is well. After pulling minitini with a pick up truck would you possibly get one? Maybe not so big like the model you got in the video but maybe a 1500 series pickup?

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm already looking into that... kind of settled on the Toyota, Tacoma. Got to test drive one yesterday and I liked it

[@AngelTorres-se9zf]

@@TravelingRobert very good, good luck and hope to see you out there one day. Went to Hersey and I guess because of your speed bumps we missed you. Safe travels wherever you are buddy.

[@jimstreit4944]

I tow with a mid-size truck, a 2017 Chevy Colorado, dimensionally very close to the Tacoma. I liked the 8 speed transmission, more options to find the right gear when towing. Best of luck with the Kia and whatever your next TV is. Love the videos.

[@pedalpetter5865]

As always thank you for sharing. 👍 K.rgds Volker

[@imtravelinchannel6007]

Great videos man!!

[@gengroup9]

Я наткнулся на это видео ровно через год после смерти КИА и замены на Форд,)) У меня сегодня день Рождения, и моя бывшая девушка купила свою машину (Пежо 308), тоже в этот день... Вот такой вот день у меня. )))

[@vickilynn5620]

Damn, you were in my neck of the woods...I live in Lebanon county..just a few miles from Hershey....love your vids, Sir.

[@vickilynn5620]

Omg....you were on route 422.....sweet. I am mu h closer to Palmyra...lol

[@lindanerney9896]

If you get a truck you can put a cap on it and have extra storage. Sorry for your troubles with Kia, but towing puts a lot of strain on a car.

[@sandydearling6359]

M

[@guntherflume7129]

Wow ! What a machine , thanks for all the hard work and excellent editing

[@abbyabby4625]

Nice video as always. I've been hooked since I discovered this channel a week ago. And the best part is that I get to travel the U.S. without leaving my home! I also get ideas on where to go when I'm finally able to travel some day☺ Maybe it's time to change old Kia to a Big White. From the videos I've watched over the past week, I'm surprised Kia made it this far, with all the traveling and RV in tow. Kia must be a good car IMHO.

[@calbob750]

Any thoughts about a Chevy/ GMC cargo van as a tow vehicle? The van withe a v6 engine can pull a 7200 lb trailer. The GMC website has a downloadable tow vehicle guide.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thinking about it as a possible van conversion too

[@calbob750]

You might want to see what Bob at cheaprvliving has to say about vans.

[@almamorales4158]

Great video. Beautiful landscape. Congrats and go ahead.>>>

[@patricksving]

Good luck with the New car Robert🤠👍 and hello from Sweden Patrick

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you

[@carolgreen2047]

sounds like its time for a change and to buy yourself a new truck !

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm looking around, window shopping. Before the end of the year Old Kia will be retired.

[@abbyabby4625]

Time to retire ever faithful old Kia.

[@gamerunner9632]

Seems like you had a liking for big white

[@jamespolen8589]

Hey, Robert. A helpful hint for use in the future: Almost all gas/ fuel gauges in vehicles show a triangular mark, pointing to the left or right of the fuel pump icon, that corresponds to which side the fuel filler is on that vehicle. Love your videos.

[@TravelingRobert]

Thank you. After 15 years driving the same car old habits are hard to break.

[@judyannkiwi]

Upgrade was that truck !! Very nice

[@joemanpjg]

no tolls on interstate 81 in Pa he must be on Pa turnpike.

[@Soladaddy]

Mystery solved, lol. Bet the truck towed great on the highway, but backing and campground maneuvering would suffer from the longer wheelbase. The trailer tire wear, if only one, is either a loose bearing or bent spindle. Both are common. If the opposite tire wears oddly, then the axle is suspect. To add, I usually do my own car work, but have gotten lazy with age and have had Firestone do some work on my vehicles. A bearing went out after they replaced them and it was barely under warranty. They didn't hesitate to replace no cost to me.

[@ajwood172]

How much does your Kia tow? Seems like that Mini Winnie is too heavy for a Kia to tow? I could be wrong though...

[@TravelingRobert]

3500lbs. I was kind of pushing it... but it towed fine for 4 years until the mechanic at Tires Plus killed the engine. I did struggle in the mountains... but that was about it

[@GuatemalaEstilo]

Great video Robert, keep the good work.

[@woodyventura6122]

What gas mileage did you get with that truck? Apologies if the question has been answered in the comments already, or if it was discussed in the video and I just missed it.

[@TravelingRobert]

It averaged around 10 mpg

[@humanresourcecompany5597]

FORD F 250 GOOD CAR MY COUNTRY NO HAVE THIS.

[@porkbelly602]

Get a Taco. Even the base model will tow your rig no problem. V6 and 4wd is nice but not necessary.

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm going to get the V6 to have some power to spare, and 4X4 would be sweet out in the desert, but it is an extra expense

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

A camper van would be nice. then you would have more options. The new ones are pretty good for Boondocking .

[@TravelingRobert]

Thinking about it. It will be tight, but thinking about parking virtually anywhere... oh so enticing

[@doinjusfine1]

Really sucks that you didn't get to stay at the show longer.. and I think the monster truck is a good fit for you. It matches your alpha male Manish persona.. 😀

[@redred6169]

You find nice campsites.not door to door .

[@P00katube]

Andrew Ditton needs to make a note to himself about visiting the Hershey RV show next year.

[@TravelingRobert]

I'm going to try and be there next year again

[@makoreyflorida6528]

you sounded worried throughout this video.

[@gsp49]

Hurricane Florence was not a hurricane.

[@EmberwolfXR]

good morning....friends

[@EmberwolfXR]

i was smiling the whole time!!!one day ill get to meet Robert eventually.

[@dalemarshall9736]

If you had stayed on I81 through Harrisburg about the same distance and no tolls!

[@TravelingRobert]

Darn GPS :-)

[@nylonguitar]

I guess you were just following your GPS Robert, but when you hit the tolls in Pa.,I got confused. I live in Harrisburg, just 20 min. from Hershey. Should have continued on 81 to 39 above Harrisburg right into Hershey. No tolls until you go to Philly.

[@joelwercberger8447]

How do you make the map animation with google maps? What software are you using for this?

[@TravelingRobert]

Motion 5. I take screenshots, stitch them in Photoshop and then animate the arrow in Motion

[@vidalperea]

It was time to get a big boys truck!