UH, OH WE DID WHAT? // Tampa RV Show // RV Life // RV Fulltime // Class C

[@Sushi2735]

Oh Lord that was funny, “A denture loosening event! “ 🤣😂🤣😂😅😂😅😂

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

😆 always try to look on the bright side! It was rough!

[@Sushi2735]

Ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, wow! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 The world and UTube has been waiting just for you! Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone and to give back to the RV community.

[@MichaelMalloy-t4z]

My Wife Robin and I (Mike) began watching you so much that we’re telling others about your travel to the Yukon. While at the Hershey RV Show we were sitting in a new Meridian telling the sales rep about your adventures. Turns out his name was Tucker and he said he sold you “Curiosity”. What a small world. We haven’t budged them all but we’re catching up. Robin &. Mike, Hershey, PA

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wow! That is a very small RV world! Tucker was nice and helpful for Curiosity. That's too funny. Thanks for watching. We're glad you're enjoying the channel. Hope you had fun at Hershey.

[@Hotelieradventures]

Absolutely astonishing people.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you...I think...😊... We just wanted to see more of Alaska so we thought this was the route to go...plus Mexico won't let us in with our big Semi-truck so we thought this would be another way. 😎

[@cookingsherry8784]

A good husband always knows how to pack efficiently while still leaving enough room to buy more on the trip! Hehehe!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hmmm....you wouldn't be taking sides now, would you?!? LOL...we always try to leave room for "expansion" on a trip of this nature. We know that "souvenirs happen". 🤔😂

[@cookingsherry8784]

@@bigtruckbigtravels I love both sides! You are a great couple. 😊

[@patjimenglish3420]

I enjoy your videos so much - and you two are amazing . Your love of each other is what I enjoy the most! Happy travels.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you so much, Patti & Jim. Really appreciate your time watching the channel and your comments. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@rtoadontheroad]

Wow, 2 new RVs…. How cool….you planned well and blessed! Dennis

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Dennis. We're very fortunate and grateful to be able to enjoy this lifestyle and travel as we do. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

[@GeorgiaHybrid60]

Wow!!! With friends like you have, who needs enemies? Can't wait to see the final mods on these!😁😁😊

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

You know... enemies are definitely cheaper than friends! Hmmm... what could those mods be?!? Lol

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

I'd say friends like you are priceless but being around you guys has to have a limit! 🤪 At least misery loves company. 😉 Since we designed Orion from the ground up we haven't needed to make any modifications (except to add two light - getting old and can't see too well 🙄), but the modifications with Curiosity seem to be never ending! 😉

[@seanrichardson266]

That was an amazing job. You guys did with packing! Outstanding!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks so much! We are used to being efficient with space. Thanks, Sean, for the comments. It was a busy year.😊

[@kevinaldridge4878]

That is Awesome. Congrats on the new toy ! Now you need a Silver or Blue Jeep lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol...I know but we like red. Thanks Kevin for the comments.

[@thomaswilliamson7363]

Wow! How exciting. I can't wait to see your adventures in this rig. Your videos are informational and real life and never a dull moment in your life's adventures.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It does seem like it's a constant flow of activity and new sights to see Thomas. Glad you're coming along. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

We are very excited about all the cool places we plan to go in Curiosity and then hopefully return in Orion. We do love this lifestyle as there is never a dull moment. Thanks for the comment Thomas. We hope to give back all that we've learned.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

We are looking for something smaller for our trip to Alaska and Mexico next year as well. You found a nice one.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Yes, we can now get into Mexico which is planned for a future trip. Alaska is 2023 and will allow us to go deeper into the "frontier". Lol. This seemed like the right fit since it's also 4x4 and roomy inside for 33 feet. Thanks for the comments. Appreciate your time watching the channel. Maybe we'll see you up there.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

We are really excited about this Class C. It's tiny on the outside and huge on the inside! It's going to be great for our excursions up to Alaska, Mexico and some other neat areas - especially with all the modifications we've been making 😉 hopefully we can meet up sometime!

[@tbthrifter72]

4/9/23 Love your "Jenga" skills. Thirty years ago or so, I was able to get an amazing amount into my '79 Cellica (which is the same size as a '01 Corolla) to go off to college. I was a really good packer, though I didn't measure and plan it out like you did. I just did it as I went. My first cat was with me in her carrier in the front seat.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Nice. Those were the days, eh? Everything you own, in your back seat and trunk! I guess we're not much different now...except that our "trunk" is a little bigger now! 😂😎

[@marytroche984]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you guys! It’s a beauty also, I wish you many, many years of safe and happy travels!!

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you Mary! We are super excited about about all our upcoming trips we have planned. 😁

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Mary and really appreciate the comments. Our upcoming travels should be fun. Glad you're along for the journey.

[@KayVgKatTV]

Great adventure . Nice to know what would be for us in future. Would try to go to Alaska by next year. Congratulations

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Alaska is a beautiful state. Very different from the lower 48. It should be a lot of fun. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you! We are super excited about this new addition to our family.

[@JackMayer]

Nice one. You will love the smaller MH. It is so "freeing" to be able to go almost anywhere without worrying about anything. I sometimes do not even tow the smart behind if it is less than a couple week trip....of course ours is smaller than yours at 28'. :)

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Jack. There is a certain amount of freedom and a very stress free atmosphere in the C Class when going somewhere, no doubt. We've gone to many RV parks already in the C and we don't even worry if we'll fit...we know we will! Appreciate the comments and your time watching the channel.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Very good points Jack. Unfortunately there will be trade-offs that we had to weigh out in developing our Mission Profile. Especially since we plan on doing a lot of boondocking in Curiosity which was not designed for much boondocking. Hopefully with all the modifications we still have yet to complete it will be more comfortable. Thanks for the comments! 😊

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I'm looking forward to your new adventures with Curiosity!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We are as well Carol. Should be a lot of fun and very different from Orion. Glad you are coming along for the ride.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Us too! We've even been talking about putting it on a barge and visiting other continents. Maybe we might be in your neck of the woods some day. 😊 thanks for the comment Carol.

[@glenncoon6639]

Loving your travels and your new addition.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Glenn. We're looking forward to our adventures in it...and OH, the places we'll go! Appreciate you watching the channel. 😁

[@geoffreyallen1263]

Congrats! Awesome meeting you at Hagrid's last week. Looking forward to following your adventures.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thanks Geoffrey! The wait in line went really fast with our conversations. Thanks for watching and the advise on Chickens in the cold! David treated them to some chopped apples today and they loved it!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Geoffrey. That was very cool to talk at Hagrids. Using your advice on the chickens... we're chicken sitting this week since our daughter is visiting the in-laws. Thanks. Great to have you along.

[@deanwoodard4830]

I really enjoy your shows Thanks

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Dean. It's our life on the road... and we love to RV. Glad you're enjoying the ride.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thank you very much Dean! We really appreciate your time watching and glad you're along for the ride!

[@jeannealex2560]

Hi guys😺🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️...well .. Obviously we want to say congratulations....we are very happy for you to be able to do this...we have thought about Downsizing to be able to get in some of the places also...however we are not full-time ..yet...so..I guess not at this time....🤣🤣🤣...thanks for the video..stay safe...J&A

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey Jeanne and Alex, thanks for the comments. We're still fulltiming in our Big Rig but this Class C will be our camper for "vacations". Sondra says we're too busy so she needs a vacation every so often! Lol

[@jeannealex2560]

@@bigtruckbigtravels 🤣🤣

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Hey J&A! Thank you! We've taken our first 2-month trip in Curiosity and it was super fun (except for all the modifications we did). I can't wait for our first real "vacation" and camping trip in it! 🤩. Thanks again for your comments!

[@BJM217]

You guys are so organised, you have obviously done this before

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol...maybe once or twice...😉😆

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you

[@seawolff33]

Wow! Congrats. Looking forward to your new adventure. When ever we have purchased a new RV I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve - it's so exciting :)

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We love our home (Orion) but the new class C will allow us to scout locations and do a deeper dive into areas we can't physically get to with our Big Truck. Lol. It will be fun. Glad to have you along. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thanks! We are super excited just as you said, a kid at Christmas! 🤩 we've git some really neat trips planned in Curiosity and glad you've come along for the ride!

[@360videonetwork6]

I suppose the bricks and mortar analogy is that Orion is your home and this is your holiday home. It looks lovely. You very openly showed the price of this vehicle. Would I be correct in assuming that vehicles such as Orion/ Voyager are of a totally different magnitude? Unfortunately those in the U.K. who acquired their driving licence after 1997 are limited to driving a 3.5t vehicle without taking further examinations. Do both of your vehicles require a higher level of US driving licence?

[@KeenanModica]

Awww, this was awesome. I was wondering when you were going to showcase your Class C. Congratulations on Curiosity 👏🎉

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Thanks Keenan! No surprise that you figured it out ahead of time with all the hints we've been dropping. We are now outfitting Curiosity for boondocking which you might like! 😉

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks Keenan. After the holidays there will be boondocking aplenty down in Florida. Lots of stuff going on for 2023. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. Great to have you along.

[@tonybradburn1591]

I have been enjoying your Alaska travels. I didn't know Curiosity was a later RV. I thought you were upgrading to the big rig.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Tony. Yes, the big rig came first and is our home. We got Curiosity for a few trips where we can't legally travel such as Mexico. We took the Class C to Alaska to get to the wilderness areas where we weren't sure our big rig would fit... plus to take it on the ferry to Wrangell.

[@walteroneill3724]

Hi from New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hi Walter. We want to travel up to New Brunswick. Do you think we'd fit? Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

Curiosity with a 2 axle dolly AND Orion, that would be a sight, altho i doubt the C-home can handle it, would be a sight tho!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Woohoo! That would be a sight indeed! Hmmm...we might have to look into a "hybrid" of your idea...LOL. Great idea though.

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

@@bigtruckbigtravels By looking at your postal trucks, in some video of yours, they have that solution. But they dont have alot of sweep area behind their axles, and the C home got ALOT.. having a dolly behind may not be certified, but i hope you find something!

[@polarisman67]

Another great video!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you very much. It means a lot that you enjoyed it. We're glad you're along on the journey to What's Next! This summer will be fun. 😎😊🤙

[@jimdavis3051]

I really like the “virtual “ rear view mirror you installed in the Jeep. Could you share the brand, model and any important installation tips. Thank you, love your channel!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It was a pretty straightforward install in the Jeep. I got it off Amazon by Wolfbox. It's the mirror dash cam with the separate camera and GPS module so there are a few wires running back to the mirror. I ran the wires in the cushioned roll bar to the rear on the passenger side and through the rear gate. I mounted the rear camera on top of the 3rd brake light above the spare tire. I got the power by tapping into the fuse box under the hood on the passenger side. There is an access through the door jam on the passenger side. I like it a lot. Thanks for the comment. 😊

[@jimdavis3051]

@@bigtruckbigtravels thank you for the info. I am waiting on a Class-C Leisure Travel Van that has been on order and there are no windows in the back. Thanks again I am working my way through all of your videos. Very enjoyable, your joy is contagious!

[@dankarau2307]

You need more vehicles to start naming them after SpaceX vehicles!

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol. That would be too many vehicles! NASA missions are enough. Haha. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Humm... we do have 2 bikes and a wagon we can name. 🤔🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the comment Dan and we hope you enjoy coming along with us.

[@clintchauvin9467]

Loving this channel and y’all. Literally my dream when I’m yall age. If y’all ever in Louisiana please Hmu I own a shrimp boat. May - July and august - dec is the seasons.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hey Clint, we've been meaning to get down to the Big Easy and some coastal areas of the Bayou State. Shrimping would be a cool experience. Glad your'e along on the journey. Appreciate the comments. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😀 you can't leave voyager sit for two months diesels don't like to sit can't wait to see what happens In New rig 🤔

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Very true Stephen so we run it weekly. Try to put some miles on it every week. Voyager loves to move it... so we keep her warmed up. Thank you for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

So very true Stephen! Luckily our daughter was willing to babysit the rig for us. Every week she turned on Voyager and Pathfinder and let them run for 30 minutes. When we go to Alaska for 6 months we will have them driven. Thanks for the comment!

[@waynehurlbut5388]

Wow very exciting. Could you not run a fan and dehumidifier from you solar and batteries while Orion is in storage?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Wayne, we could definitely do that but it just depends on weather, humidity and solar availability. No problem for several weeks but when you go into several months then it becomes a different matter. Appreciate your comments.

[@stevenclark7262]

Don’t forget the glove box! 🇨🇦

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Lol... the glove box is good for storage... and forgetting you put something in it! Thanks for watching the channel. 😃

[@jolenecreech7648]

I was waiting for this one ☝️! Being new to your channel, and starting with your trip to Alaska, I couldn’t figure out why you had two different rigs Yet, there’s times I saw BOTH rigs in Alaska…RIGHT???? I am still confused 🫤! Not just Orion AND Curiosity were in Alaska, but the scouting vehicles as well???? 😊❤. Who was driving and why? 😳

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for finding us! I like the scout vehicle idea as well. The other vehicle was a couple we met at a rally. They told us they wanted to travel with us in Alaska. They were afraid to make the journey on the ALCAN hwy and thus asked to tag along. We provided the schedule and once we crossed the border, they took off. Oh well... we had a great trip. You never know people's true intentions... Appreciate your time watching the channel. Glad you're along on the journey. 😊

[@markellars9245]

Why haven't you considered putting a storage pod on top of the Jeep?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

We want to try and keep the Jeep "clean looking" and not weigh it down with a lot of accessories. We may in the future. Thanks for the tip.

[@raywebb4824]

We have just started following you on your adventures and are curioius if you have a you tube video that shows how you designed and had Orion built? We spent 5 years traveling in our motorhome, had to stop fulltimimg due to health issue, but traveled another 5 years after a surgery. We are now selling the RV and preparing to cruise Alaska summer of 2023 as well as other cruises and train excursions. We live about an hour from the Oregon Coast. Will you be doing the Pacific Coast on 101 now that you have your class "C"?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hi Ray, we haven't done one yet but we've been talking about it and we weren't sure if it would be interesting for everyone. We'll give it some more thought. Thanks for the great comment. Appreciate your coming along on our journey. Alaska is next! 😁

[@DennisMayberry]

I have a question for you. Your Volvo is 33 feet in length. Your SpaceCraft Semi is 46' 6"; for a total length of 79' 6". How do you run legal; I thought that the Recreational Combined Truck and Trailer length was 65".. Thank you for your time

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

On STAA approved roads the length limits are longer. We are 73 feet with overhang of the trailer over the truck on the hitch. Since we are not commercial then not subject to those restrictions. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Hi Dennis, thanks for the comment. We are more focused on KPRA, height, and weight limits than overall length.

[@DennisMayberry]

@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 But, overall length does count with the law; because if you are over the limit, you will get a ticket. How much are you fined for extra length?

[@sherisevalentygibb]

PS - How, when and why did you change the colors on Orion. Voyager and Pathfinder?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...Voyager was always black but we matched Orion to the Pathfinder when we had it painted after being built.

[@CBRR10011]

Love it, keep living your best life, I'm just getting started, have you toy hauler to bring my motorcycle with me.. enjoy

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thank you. That's exciting about your toy hauler set up. Sounds like a lot of fun. Safe travels and we're glad you're along with us on this journey. 😎

[@hrm350694]

Did you get a 550 or 600. Thanks for your help.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Harold, this size is on a F550 chassis 4x4 with the 6.7L diesel engine. Lots of power and so far about 10 mpg. Very comfy to travel in and really easy to hook up the Jeep to flat tow.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Good news bad news.. we went to the Tampa show with some friends who have an E450 chassis and they said it struggled going up the hills. Since we will be taking Curiosity up to Alaska this summer 2023 (next time in Orion) we knew we needed the power (based on our trip in 2017). It also has an engine brake for the downhills (not as good as Voyager but helpful). And the 4x4 will be a nice piece of mind too.

[@kristinapriest2545]

he is a packer. i need to borrow his skills. lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Honed through years of experience... 😆

[@musimowingmoreinc9031]

Wow, since you picked up in may, where have you been in curiosity?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Dealership had it until August to complete the punch list. Then we went on a shakedown to Ft Desoto, Homosassa Springs, Georgia Air Museum and up into North Carolina. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eWeJSgm8-saZo

[@hrm350694]

What state r u going to store the big rig and why not smoother place?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

It will be at our daughter's place in Alabama. We also stay there during the holidays so it makes sense. Thanks for the comments.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

We had our rig parked in Alabama for our 2 month shake down trip but will also be storing it in other states depending on our situation at hand. Thanks for the comment and watching the Channel!

[@DennisMayberry]

If the Volvo is 33 feet in length, what is the length of the Spacecraft?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Our Space Craft is 46'6". We just couldn't go to 47! Lol. Thanks for the comments.

[@edwardsweeten4152]

Can I ask what you did before retiring? Were you truck drivers? You seem to be very experienced in trucking

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Thanks, Edward but we were not truck drivers. Managers in a corporate environment but we loved to camp. Our driving is from nearly 9 years of fulltime travel.

[@sherisevalentygibb]

You mentioned that you were Hawaiian but I would like to know how? Was it mom, dad or both? Also ... did you ever live on the Island(s)? If so what brought you to the states? Also, what did both of you do before you were retired?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...soooo many questions! My father was Duke Kahanamoku's eldest brother. Moved to the islands when I was very young. I grew up on Maui for most of my younger life. Went to college on the mainland and we worked in the electronics field prior to our retirement. Sondra is an electrical engineer and I was in Logistics.

[@sherisevalentygibb]

@@bigtruckbigtravels not sure who Duke Kahanamoku is but he sounds important. So what you're saying is that your dad is Hawaiian? What about your mom?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@sherisevalentygibb no, my mom was hauole. Duke was an Olympic swimmer in the 1920's, set some records. Was the Sheriff of Honolulu and Ambassador when Hawaii became a state.

[@hrm350694]

What the length? Did you get the 4x4?

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Harold, we did get the 4x4 and it's the XG32. 33 feet in length so we can fit anywhere but it's still roomy inside. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

[@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726]

Hi Harold, to make the most sense of this we had to go as small as possible and Curiosity (Class C) is the same length as Voyager (Volvo) but with way more living space. After being in it for our 2 month shake down trip we know our 6 month trip will be a piece of cake! Thanks for coming along with us! 😊

[@lindawalker404]

Hello again and where and how are you? May l ask what carriers you had before retirement because your both so mentally and physically fit?🎉

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

Hi Linda- we are doing well thank you. How are you doing? We always tried to stay active and eat a balanced diet (for the most part) except when we are dining at Whataburger! Appreciate your comments. Not sure your meaning of "carriers". Let me know and we can clarify for you. Cheers.

[@lindawalker404]

Sorry l meant careers.

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

@lindawalker404 hey Linda- we were in the electronics industry. Sondra was director of sales and I was a GM for a logistics company. We have always been active, enjoyed eating a balanced diet (usually) and never just sat around. Thanks for the comments. 😃

[@crazyprepper5400]

The reason you can't go to Mexico, is it won't be coming back

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

LOL...that was a concern by the border police. Thanks for the comments.

[@lanceballew2304]

sounds like first world problems to me lol

[@bigtruckbigtravels]

🤣 definitely 1st world issues, Lance. Appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃