Truck Camping the Back Roads

Today I decided to go to someplace I've never explored. I take the back roads through Wisconsin and find some cool little towns and a State Park with a huge waterfall, unfortunately I could not get super close. By the end of the day I was without a camping spot. I ran into a local guy who pointed out some public land. I found a epic campground and had it all to myself. Pinch me I must be dreaming!!

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

I’ve saved a few turtles in my travels. Nice to see others do the same. Neat older video. 😎

[@dolney3061]

I already love your videos but when you saved that turtle you gained a viewer for life! Thank you for being you🙂

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is very kind of you to say. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

The area's that you find are epic. Thank you for this adventure.

[@ericnunn8856]

You did good by skipping the loop/ saving the turtle was good karma!!! Safe travels

[@BillSprague]

If that’s a logging road and not just an ATV track, those bridges should be capable of handling log trucks. Every time I’ve camped in that part of the country it’s rained but it’s still gorgeous.

[@NomadicNorthwoods]

That's the bird sanctuary area and it's a field trial area for bird dogs and definitely a good place to boondock. My backyard brother.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That's so cool. It was an absolutely beautiful area! Now that you mentioned bird dogs I understand. I was thinking it was for sled dogs or something. Initially when it said dog training grounds I looked around and thought there was no way anyone was putting on agility K-9 courses.....there's no equipment! So I assumed sled dogs. But know I see....Bird dogs. That makes a lot of sense.

[@familyhealth2705]

Wow! You got me thinking. In a year Im gonna b retired. Kids are all grown up. Nothing else to do except travel! Gonna fill up my bucket list of nice places to visit. You really opened my eyes! Was planning to travel all 50 states and appreciate God’s beautiful creations! America is a great and beautiful country! God bless America!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

For sure! And I have met such great people on my travels. Its restoring my faith in humanity!

[@bobbleheadwil5400]

Definitely my kind of fun. Using the pull off for a campsite, most definitely.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

We are on the same page!

[@ramonapuckett3059]

I know I always say this but this one really is great and the scenery was amazing! Thank you for saving the turtle and that waterfall was spectacular. And I would have waited to find a waterfront view, too ❤

[@marksr1907]

There's definitely a void for Truck Camper/s content. We're selling our fifth wheel (VERY nice fifth wheel) and getting a TC ourselves for the flexibility to basically go anywhere and do anything instead of being restricted so much to developed campgrounds and areas that may as well be developed campgrounds. Can't exactly explore a dirt road/track with 12,000lb trailer behind the truck. Keep up the good work!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

You are so right! I'm just finishing the two week road trip. You saw the first one. I edited video number 5 last night. You will see in the up coming weeks I find some truly remote areas! Also, my truck had the front driver's side caliper fall off yesterday as I was attempting to drive down a 7 mile 7 to 8 % grade. I bring tools with for this reason. I got it cobbled together and made it down....you will have to watch the next few videos!

[@hansmcauley7810]

Good work. I hope you keep this channel going.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you, I will absolutely try. Its a challenge I decided to take on, and I would like to see it through.

[@jayweezy3264]

yo we ouuuuu herereee

[@stevegarren1097]

Yes looks good for the night 👍🏻🇺🇸😎🇨🇦👌🏻

[@tced2858]

Cool Kenny, I drove by that daily ( Lucius Woods) just about the whole trip...stayed down the road at Brown's campground. Somewhere up the road was a campground with a sign stating "Send more tourist, the last ones were delicious" I had to have a picture of that...lol great area Brule River, all kinds of neat areas, hope to get back someday.

[@heberbelles916]

I have a 23 year old Class A 35 foot long with a Kawasaki KLR 650 and i would have stayed there in that spot.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I agree, I think that was a nice little spot.

[@50spudman]

Yes I would of stayed. You can tell by the vegetation on the road that it isn’t used much at all. 👍✌️

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That was a fun road trip. Im looking forward to the temps rising and snow melting so I can adventure the back roads again.

[@50spudman]

I do enjoy watching your videos. Your camera work is outstanding. I also like the time lapse on your bike. Did you take a course in college or what? I plan on purchasing a truck camper in the near future. Your Duramax is sweet. Would you recommend an Arctic Fox? 👍✌️

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@@50spudman I have no experience in cameras or editing. My first video explains how I am completely new to all the camera and editing. Thanks for the nice comment. I really love the truck camper. I have owned a few over the last 20 years. The Arctic Fox is by far the most comfortable, but it was also the most expensive. Thankfully I found this camper before prices went up.

[@50spudman]

@@KennyOfAllTrades okay I’ll go check out your first video. I’ve been watching whatever video of yours that KZbin recommends to me. Thanks for replying back I appreciate it.

[@goober9983]

4:55 that's what it's about right there. ❤ the motor mailbox

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I really appreciate you checking out all the old videos! You will see the progression with editing and recording. That first year, I was really concerned about how I talked. I know I have a Minnesota accent, and I really tried hard for it not to show. I was concerned about what people thought of me. Now, after 2.5 years, I figured it's easier to be myself. I also stopped thinking about what I'm going to say before I press record. I found that everything flows better when I just be myself.

[@Jeff-px2ll]

To me it kind of resembled a drive through site, just not used much. If I needed a place to camp I would feel comfortable staying there. Also, looks like another beautiful adventure.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I think you are spot on. It probably was a pull through. Thanks,

[@twolf401]

I'm sure you will do just fine and I look forward to it!

[@truckcampinglife]

Having a truck camper also I can not for the life of me understand people who stay in a crowded campground and expect to relax. I love to boondock and try to avoid campgrounds at all cost. I do occasionally stay in state parks because the sites seem to be more separate apart. I just found your channel and like what I see so far.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! There was a time, when the kids were young, we would stay at more conventional campgrounds. But as I get older I enjoy solitude and scenery. Thanks for watching.

[@DCGULL01]

Wow- I caught episode 6 (YT recommend) by chance, and- really dug it. So, visited the channel, caught your 2 day vacation video in WI- which I also dug? But, I'm itching to get out there with my wife & pets- very similar- no interest in traditional campgrounds- lots 'O boondocking & adventure. You're doing it- and, I'm watching! Good on ya, brother! Not sure what brought you to this intersection of life, but- surely you are taking a nice big bite out of life! Color me impressed. I'll be subscriber # 171, please.

[@NomadicNorthwoods]

Right on man me too always boondocking.

[@rvlifeafterretirement1498]

Wow. Excellent video. I appreciate the effort you put into making it for us.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks, I am suprised how much work it is. A normal video will be about 7 or 8 hours of video edited down to 20 minuets. It takes me about 5 to 6 hours to edit. But I'm slow at everything and will hopefully start improving. Thanks!

[@SquarebodyTruckCamper]

@@KennyOfAllTrades you will get faster as you edit more. But you won’t shave off a ton of time from your 5-6 hours. Ppl don’t realize what it takes to keep a decent YT channel going with content. You are doing a great job!

[@ShadowWolf3030]

Looking out for nature (turtel) is good karma, beautiful landscape another great video well edited,

[@AmericaBound]

Johnny number 5 says : beautiful!!!

[@gbadeboadebowale4488]

What an amazing site. Thank u for taking us along 😊

[@doreengardner2849]

If it was later in the day and I was tired- would have spent the night in the cul-de-sac! Loved the lake site! Thanks for the video! Watched from Washington State!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@downbytheriver501]

I hear you on the boondocking issue. Cant stand staying in designated campsites with paved roads, restrooms, power, etc. Only time I can tolerate them is when it is brutally hot. Also, get yourself a Wisconsin delorme atlas/gazetteer. Oftentimes there are roads that aren't actually on GPS that are on the atlas, and vice versa. Plus it helps trip planning because you have essentially a gigantic map of the entire state(s)

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the tip, I will pick up the Delorme atlas.

[@jdtravelers1361]

Really liked the time lapse with the fade to black..nice. I would have stayed at the site.. we have found a lot of that in the Nat Forest in the west. Little jealous of your ability to park and explore on a whim, I have the Rad Rover but with the travel trailer it is a little harder to just pull over. Great video's..

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the comment and compliments!

[@mandib757]

Great video keep them coming!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! Will do!

[@OrionStar1]

Great video. Lovely campground!! I love the truck camper. I want one.

[@didibolter9362]

Funny how far you drive and yet you still don't see any Deer, Moose, Bear or Elk, I wonder why that is? Pretty scenery, I bet the air smells nice and fresh. 😊 🚙 🐕🐾🐕🐾Keep Camping🏞 Your friend, Didi 👋 🌲 ⛆ 🏞 🌲

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I think they hear me coming. I see wildlife at my house, but bears are used to seeing and hearing people. Out in the woods, most animals scatter when they hear a twig snap.

[@didibolter9362]

@@KennyOfAllTrades Oh WOW Kenny, that is so cool to see wildlife at your house, but, you have to be very very careful that you don't come into close contact with them, WE WANT YOU SAFE!! 🐻🦁🐒🐪🐘🐹🐍🐲 Thank you for answering my comment, you are a REALLY great guy my friend! 🖒 👏 🖒 👏 Please tell Mandi, Tilli and everyone that I send you all my love! ❤ Mandi is a BEAUTY Kenny, plus SHE is so NICE, hang onto her PLEASE!!! DON'T let her get away, I REALLY DO LIKE MANDI!! 🤗 🤗 🤗 Take care, 🌲🚙Keep Camping🏞🌲 Your friend, Didi 👋 ❤ 🤗🏞🌲

[@EverydayMan]

Great video! Im picking up my first camper this week. A truck camper. I live in the south and they are non existent around here. I am driving 12 hrs to go see it. Cant wait to go boon-docking!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It's the best! And you are so right about truck campers being non-existent in parts of the country. Up here in Minnesota most dealers did not have them on their lots until a few ago. Prior to that the only TC I would find were the big old ones from the 70's and 80's parked out behind sheds and barns. I've owned a few of those....its funny how they always smelled the same inside.

[@EverydayMan]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I will soon be doing videos on my channel as well. Keep up the videos. That first thousand won't be long.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@@EverydayMan I found that when I traveled alone I would often get board, so while parked I would complete projects to the camper. I also would see some amazing views and wish I could share the experience with my daughters and girlfriend. The KZbin channel was their idea to give me a project while traveling and also share with them my adventures. I truly am shocked that others are following along. I'm picking up subscribers much quicker then I imagined. Thankyou so much for watching !

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

@@EverydayMan Holy buckets your channel has a lot of subscribers! I appreciate the complement.

[@EverydayMan]

@@KennyOfAllTrades I'm working on it. lol

[@fdale83]

Just sub to your channel. The first to catch my eye was truck setup. I have 2021 Chevy 3500hd gas 8ft box. Going to most likely get a NL truck camper next year. I will be an empty nester. And like you ,start out part time then full time. Tonight going to binge watch your other vids. Good luck

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Absolutely love the Northern Light and Bigfoot camper! One day I will have 1. I've been keeping an eye out. 3 Years ago I was finding 10 year old campers that were affordable. The same used camper today is selling for 5 to 6 grand more. I'm gonna have to wait a few more years until they get back in my price range. Thanks for following along and good luck with your future travels!

[@vanlifewithGinaPayne]

love it just found your channel nice to meet you!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thank you so much.

[@coonlakebackwoods]

Love the stories you tell. I've done alot of adventures like this, settled down in a seasonal spot as a base camp, but your videos have me convinced it's time to adventure more!

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That is awesome, I love hearing stuff like that!

[@twolf401]

I am always up for an adventure even if its on your KZbin channel lol. Since your a new youtuber I can't wait to see what you bring.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Thanks! I dropped satellite television around 6 years ago....since then I watch KZbin. I have my favorite channels, and the good ones really make it feel like I'm there with them. Hopefully once I get good you will feel like your sitting shotgun on my travels......thats my hope anyways....I got a long way to go!

[@yooperdog]

If you needs some suggestions for boondocking in the U.P., I know many spots. Another good video. We always try and take routes off the highway, less truck traffic.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I will remember that and get ahold of you sometime this Spring. Hopefully I'll be able to take a couple day road trip and get back to the UP. I absolutely loved that area. Thanks

[@mrs.h3]

The scenery is great. Thank you for sharing and God bless 💜💙💜

[@SquarebodyTruckCamper]

In a future video it would be nice to hear your opinions and maybe a review of your generator. I’m going to have to get one in the future and am trying to justify a Honda or just get the HF job.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

For sure. I really like the predator. It handles the AC, Toaster and coffee pot all at the same time. I installed a remote start on it too. I like rolling out of bed and starting it with a push of a button for the coffee pot.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

So I have made the video three times know but the cicadas absolutely wrecked the audio. I will be editing the finial video today. I hope you enjoy it and are able to pick up some useful information on the generator!

[@marcyounker6379]

You should check out chequamegon-nicolet national forest and chippewa flowage where you visit next time definitely some awesome places

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

I went out there a few years ago while passing through to find an adventure in the UP. That forest is huge! I did find some really nice spots too. I'll definitely be back to explore it more!

[@johns5091]

Wisconsin is beautiful place to

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

It is a beautiful state! It's so unpopulated up north. It reminds me of Minnesota. One thing I noticed about Wisconsin is that the gravel roads are smoother to drive than the tar roads. Lol, I'll definitely go back over there.

[@scottstevens6380]

Thank you.

[@marcyounker6379]

that bridge is definitely use for snowmobiles 🤣 which casino is your favorite 🤣🤣

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

Do you mean which buffet is my favorite? Any casino serving all you can eat crab legs is my favorite for the night. Lol

[@marcyounker6379]

@KennyOfAllTrades it was meant as a joke you were going over the bridge and got lucky figure you better go gambling with that good luck 😅

[@geofftheintern]

Hi Kenny, great videos! I'm contemplating early retirement and travelling the USA in a set up similar to yours, I live in NZ at the moment. Do you think you could survive a full ski season in the Rockies in your camper? I'm thinking a full hook up RV park for say 4 months. I have been to the US several times and love how every state is so different, I could spend a year just driving around and looking at things.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

The Arctic Fox, along with a few other TC manufactures, are considered a four season camper. You would have to do some insulating of the outside storage compartments to keep the water valves from freezing, but definitely possible. If you were plugged to electricity in you could also run some electric heaters in those cubbies to keep the water and holding tanks from freezing. I think your idea sounds like a great time!! And you are right, this country has sooooo much to see!

[@youngblood2]

Yes, I would have stayed there.

[@johns5091]

Yeah was a decent spot kenny

[@markhicks118]

thanks Kenny

[@marcyounker6379]

can you share the make a model of your electric bike please? Do you like it how long have you owned it and used it for?

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

This bike is the Rad Mini 4. I've had it for about 4 years now. I love the bike. The reason I bought the Rad Mini is because everything is externally mounted. Other bikes have the battery and controllers built into the down tube on the bike. That makes them hard to upgrade or purchase aftermarket parts. If anything goes bad on the Rad, I can purchase any battery or even a bigger aftermarket battery to mount on the bike. So many ebikes have proprietary equipment, and original parts can be hard to find, or way more expensive than the aftermarket equivalent.

[@marcyounker6379]

@@KennyOfAllTradesHow long of continual use is the battery good for on each charge?

[@anthonypaquette4830]

I don’t think you’re going to find a fire ring

[@ottocarr3688]

Would Kenny stay in the loop where there was no fire pit or picnic table? Sure, there is some value in his being in a secluded spot but there is always the uncomfortable truth that Ken is very selective in who he will camp with. Do not stay in that loop! Stay where people can see you and see by your lack of interest in them that they should move on, NOW! May every spot you see Kenny, be dominated by a panoramic water view, be level, be completely without refuse and be blocked on three sides by wind blocking trees.

[@KennyOfAllTrades]

That sounds like heaven to me.

[@chrisc4427]

Yeah I would have stayed

[@EdExTechur]

...claustrophobia...

[@noworriesmate5903]

X

[@susanhill9166]

No i would not of stayed there