What’s It Like In An RV During a Hurricane

Hurricane Beryl

[@dah-lv1hm]

we are full time RVers in a 39 foot fifth wheel. getting stuck in a reclined electric chair with no power IS no joke.

[@chi4ever982]

Been there, done that. No, it is no joke. At least until you get out of it. THEN you can laugh about it.

[@christenastachowski2880]

I've never been caught without power but my electric recliner has been reclined and me in it and the control broken and can't get out had to call my grandson to fix it.

[@lisawalker5693]

I understand i am disabled and my motor went out in my lift recliner so very hard to get in and out and cant afford another one

[@pamelavargas6811]

THAT'S RIGHT...be over prepared....I am prepared for 40 days per person living in my house...plus extra when ever possible

[@fondadeen1164]

Yup been there not funny at all

[@Stacietookmyname]

NEVER have I ever thought that you are wasting my time! You are a blessing to us

[@cindiegrimm5983]

I still think you have to give perks to the company that made the RV if you have no leaks the way that wind is driving the rain. So glad you and Lex stayed safe.

[@brendagoodspeed443]

Yes! An excellent advertisement for that RV Company! They should be grateful to Lester for sure!👍🏻

[@8cattt2]

That is what I thought too!

[@paulaemler9005]

I am glad you caught Dinky. Bless his heart.

[@michaelbays4419]

❤😂😂🎉😢😢

[@carolhanson3893]

What's frustrating is the people angry & scrambling here now had the money & time warning to prepare ahead of time. It is so senseless! Our hearts go out to those who did not have the means &/or health to prepare.

[@petgranny194]

Exactly right.

[@theresauhlenhake6962]

I’m sure that was scary at the gas station and in the RV. I wish people would band together instead of dividing up. I hate to see that It’s sad

[@Mandsb69]

Aww poor Dinky 😢 he's not used to shelter, breaks my heart 😔😔

[@shellystocker5024]

It looks like the fence is blocking the rain from Dinky. That is why he is standing in that corner with his butt to the fence.

[@kellyjo5972]

Wow. That would have been the last place I would have picked to ride out a hurricane! Lord, protect this family!

[@michaelbays4419]

They're probably Storm Chasers out on the highway

[@TayaMcGee]

It's the only home/shelter for humans on the J&L property.

[@shirlzdey951]

I think Dinky is such a cute little fella. I don’t think he is used to so much kindness but I’m sure he will learn fast: 💕🙏

[@pamelavargas6811]

The sound under the metal roof is intensified....

[@alisaSDgal]

Awww 💔 Little Gary 😢 Go to your shelter, bud.

[@SusanDilts-rt2vq]

Well now you know why Jami didn't want to be in that RV. Very scary seeing tree branches and stuff flying around. Glad you're all okay.

[@bettyrush3651]

It’s the noise. My dog will sit on the porch. He’s afraid of the sound of rain on my tin roof.

[@ritahill1543]

Remember during COVID everyone made a rush on toilet paper and Clorox/Lysol cleaning wipes. People hoarded those items. I know I had to search to find t-paper, I never could find cleaning wipes. It just reminds us of what might happen in a large disaster or war.

[@hazeljohnson6396]

After the heat, of course the animals would love the cooler rain fall....I would also

[@brendagoodspeed443]

Never ever have I felt that you were wasting my time watching your Videos, Lester. Every single one brings a level of Edutainment! I’m just glad that you keep making them in whatever circumstance. REAL Life with Lester! And I *LOVE* it.💙

[@staceyahola4926]

I totally agree with you on this. I love my videos, the most of the family. Even when it comes to things like this and even more serious nature, entertaining whether he wants to be or not. I just think that this whole family is lovely

[@melaniepowell8680]

It's a whole scary ass situation for sure

[@sherylloftin-booth4423]

Lester with the grounds being saturated so glad you were able to get the motor home on a slab to help keep you stabilized. Tex is smart he’s gonna find him a house..😂

[@suzanneseiple191]

It doesn’t take long for people to go nuts and after a few weeks, feral. That’s why being prepared for whatever emergency is extremely important. You have to take care of you and yours! Being strapped makes sense because you NEVER know

[@evekankam6744]

That’s quite scary in a RV .Those winds have got far worse than they said they would.Keep safe.In our prayers.

[@eilemoo3272]

If the RV is parked up in some kind of sheltered location - not completely exposed it should be ok - - I saw some scarey footage on the News where RV's and Huge Trucks were Completelky Blown Over.

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Lester, I live in Florida and have been through many hurricanes. The last place you're supposed to be in is an RV and mobile home. I'm praying for ya'll that you're safe and your babies and no damage. Please stay in your home if there's another one.

[@TayaMcGee]

The RV is the only home/shelter for a human at the J&L property.

[@sharonhenry343]

He also wants eyes on the cows to be sure everything is ok. I can’t say I blame him.

[@JMicheleS33]

Well Texans can see all four seasons plus some extreme weather conditions sometimes within a few hours of each other, on the same day! Plus, you’re suggesting Lester or any other male use some common sense and make better/safer choices while taking cover during a category 1 hurricane that recently made landfall hours earlier, for his protection, safety and well being! That’s just a sampling of their male behavior, I can almost bet too it was an intentional, rationalized, well thought out and executed emergency plan! lol 🤔😳🤪

[@nancarpowits6011]

Bless your heart Lester. I would be so frightened. Poor Gary, my heart brakes for him. It must have been scary for Jami, being at LHL's by herself. You give her so much strength, at least you were able to talk to her via phone. Hopefully you were able to keep her somewhat calm. Love you. Please stay safe❤

[@michaelbays4419]

😂😂🎉😢

[@dinaelalami5920]

I am a hurricane Katrina survivor. I know exactly what you are saying. My son was in the US Coast Guard in New Orleans, they relocated us to Alexandria to a hotel for six weeks. There was no power in our apartment for six weeks. Life can change in an instant

[@debbietabares5010]

You need some walls on those loafing sheds. No matter where the animals stand they are in the elements 😢

[@beeurself5830]

I am just glad that this tempest was not as crazy and destructive as Harvey. As well as the fact all of you are safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your point of view of these natural events.

[@chi4ever982]

I'm chicken. Grew up in a trailer but we had it tied down good. You're freaking' me out in that RV knowing it's not tied down at all 😬 😂😂

[@dianekerr9441]

I think Dinky is becoming a favorite like lil Gary. He is sweet.

[@femaleonthewatch]

How kind of you to care about Dinky. You are very good people.

[@rebeccareed6824]

Thank you for sharing, Lester. Brought back many a memory. Lex reminds me of me. I have a habit of sleeping through hurricanes. You never waste my time. I could watch you all day long.

[@LindaClough-bl3kw]

Take care of yourself Lester and Jamie ❤

[@juliapeters3495]

In time of disaster or destruction people are for themselves . Your best to step back and walk away to protect yourself 😢

[@wandabolt4275]

Yes Lester there's straps you can buy for RVS and you and and Jami will have to look to find the best ones for your RV. And there's a lot of places that carry them.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

You’ve done this before and probably unfortunately you’re going to have to do it again, but you’ve got all your ducks in all (or should I say mini donkeys) and understand what to do and how to cope thank you Lester

[@beulahcarter8045]

I believe that always preparing for the worst. 🙏🏻 for everyone. You never wasted our time. Thank you for the update.

[@KatMcLean-si3vs]

I'm glad that nothing awful happened to the RV, but I agree that next time stay somewhere else. Prayers for health and safety!🙏❤️🙏

[@katherineholubowich]

Yes, i went through this with hurricane sandy, got so bad you could only get gas on certain days even or odd days, you lose faith in humanity when you go through it. I have learned to prepare a head of time now candles, batteries, cash, snacks coloring books & games in a storage bin labeled storm essentials I love your humor laughing is a stress release. Hope the chairs made it through. You can count on this as a core memory unlocked staying in a RV. Your a survivor of many things my friend stay safe 🙏✌️

[@wendytatum5863]

I'm glad you guys did not have trees falling on the RV,thank youGod.The ground is still damp from the previous storm, That's why is easy for the trees to fall. What a clean-up you have to do. Love you all🤗🤗

[@kathyadelsperger7438]

So glad everyone is safe

[@steveberdie7745]

Norma here. You were so lucky for the direction the wind was blowing. Can you imagine how unsettling and dangerous it would have been those winds and gusts were hitting the side of the RV? It’s great that Lex was able to sleep through it all, but at least you had sense enough to make him move to the back away from those swaying trees. Thank you also for keeping Sadie inside with you. I don’t care what kind of dog you have, they should never be left outside in those conditions. The other animals have no choice but to take the brunt of the storm. The noise inside the shelters was probably more scary to them than being in the wide open. Praise God that both you and Jami were safe as was the rest of your family. I feel so sad for Buddy and Stephanie having to cut short their vacation to drive 20 hours back home knowing what has happened, but not really knowing the full extent of the damage. Praying the damage is not too extensive. They knew the family would rally behind them and most of you did, even Tony.

[@diannecamarillo1209]

You can hook your truck up to the camper and put your slides in❤

[@nowandthennn]

Cows & horses instinct is to take shelter in trees in a storm . ❤❤

[@Shonnasstuff]

😮 from the time we were little, it's been in our heads, if the tank is half full, you're empty, fill up. With all the other "prepared" ways we were raised, I've never been in a position of needing to be at a gas station or store during an "emergency situation". Very thankful for that. Not even COVID fazed us 😊

[@kimmapes5723]

Poor lil Dinky out there all alone 😢❤ makes my heart hurt 💔😪🥰🥰🥰

[@loriloo1039]

07:05 Lex was having the best nap ever! Cold AC, a dark room and a rainy day. Thanks for the video, Lester! We have all been so worried! 7:05

[@marylu2216]

What a very scary situation. I have never personally witnessed a hurricane but man is that nerve wrecking!!😣 Im glad everyone is ok, including the babies🙏💜

[@Tlyna1952]

I live in southwest Florida and during my first year here I learned the hard way to be prepared long before a hurricane comes. During the season I now keep a pantry full of nonperishable food, 20+ empty gallon bottles that I can fill with water before a storm comes, batteries for my lanterns, small fans and weather radio, kitty litter and cat food for a month along with paper supplies the same . My med scripts overlap so I have plenty in case the pharmacy has to be closed for a time. Have a camp stove and propane for it. I also fill up the gas tank when a storm even hints at coming this way. Because of all that I haven't been caught in any more last minute rushes and don't get caught unable to get any necessities. It was worth it after Ian gave us a direct hit. I hope no one else get hit this year and that the rest remain fish storms.

[@deborahgideon57]

Having survived cat 5 hurricane Andrew hunked down in our house, I can sympathize. We lived in a rural area right where the eye went over. Total devastation. No power for two weeks. You are so right about how people react. It was a nightmare when the National Guard supply trucks would arrive. Every man for himself. I wish you all could catch a break !

[@judymerriam2715]

I went through Andrew also plus many more and a tornado! Their devastating.

[@adpeace2181]

That's right. You're "into the wind" 😊👍just right.

[@CalvinKennedy-qx1zj]

Lester next time get Roll of carpet padding what I usually do is put a flat sheet on your car. Roll out the carpet padding on top then put a tarp to strap it down debris that would scratch or hit it from doing any damage.

[@GailHales]

Always good to plan for emergency’s way before they come. Always have extra food TOILET PAPER lol, and water. Have water on hand. Be the ant not the grasshopper.

[@roosdad1]

Trust me, for decades seen the worst of people down here in Florida before/after storms!

[@megslittlehouseinthecountry]

I will be happy when you have the cover for the rv built over the pad. Less likelihood of damage from falling tree limbs in storms. 💖🙏💖

[@theresebruenger1929]

I'm so glad it's over with for you all. Well accept for cleaning up. Poor Dinky doesn't know what to do but stand in the corner. It's kind of strange that their afraid to be under the shelter. Hopefully they will get over it.

[@lornaherlache1950]

Once you get a cover over your 5th wheel, you’ll be safer! Also it will save your RV from being pelted with hail and heavy rain’. I’m glad you both are safe!

[@angellocke8473]

WOW gas is $3.09 I am paying $3.75 here in PA!!!! 💖❤💘💝💓I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!!! Have a great evening!!!

[@vickiedaniels9194]

Beautiful picture at the end of this video!!

[@barbarajgosselin6797]

Yeah thank goodness that those winds are pushing you's down or over!😊

[@janehuff7494]

So glad all of you are OK. Feel bad for Steph and Buddy but even that could have been much worse.

[@susanmoore369]

I found you because of Harvey. Been with you for a long time Lester. I will never forget that video of you coming home to ISS. My heart broke and in the same video my heart melted seeing you babies that survived meet you. ❤️💔

[@user-up9pn5bx8v]

Thank you for always keeping us updated.

[@melindastigter5937]

JL Ranch is such a pretty green property Lester, even if its half underwater. Glad you and Lex ended up being safe. Sadie. 💛

[@sonyan2902]

That was funny showing us you left chairs in front of the caravan then explaining the wind is slamming into the front...creating chair missiles! 😂 Hope you moved them. Glad you both ok.❤

[@beckyzolotor4078]

Wooooooow, how scary and Jami being by herself.... Bless her heart ❤❤Stay safe both of yall....

[@SunnyD6]

Your trailer appears to be mighty sturdy given the wind gusts, that's great! Take care & be safe!

[@bonnieca3199]

I love storms , thanks for sharing!

[@littlebit62]

Still praying all is alright down there. I keep watching the radar. You had to be crazy staying in the RV. But you’re a man that wants to ride out the storm with your Longhorns and Horses. Thank you for keeping us informed. Stay safe. Glad Lex was there with you to keep you company and Sadie in the RV staying dry and warm.

[@micheleyoung6118]

I am so glad I didn't know yall were going to ride out a hurricane in a RV. 😳🥴🥺

[@ds3333]

When you said you were going to go through the storm in the RV, I couldn't understand it. I have been in or near several hurricanes, and the tornadoes inside of the hurricane is one of the dangers. Glad you made it through. I saw Hurricane Michael damage (a cat 5) a hundred miles inland. It looked like a tornado about thirty miles wide just made a path through the forest. Giant trees just mowed down.

[@djahant]

Wow that is so scary but as usual, you keep it all in perspective! Thanks for the coverage.

[@tamijean6616]

Oh! I’m excited for the fencing!! 😊

[@nancyhebert9042]

Lester I'm so glad Sadie is in doors with you ❤ praying for all involved in this storm 🙏🙏🙏

[@DeniseJeff1]

I feel sorry for Gary and Daryl.

[@tracysmith7935]

They are just fine as were the millions of wild horses and cattle that have survived being out un covered for the past 10,000 years.

[@joann6384]

Lester thank you so very kindly for sharing what ya are going through as well keeping us updated plus what ya are going through. Please please take great care of yourself and Lex. Please stay absolutely safe as well. Love ya my friend ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@renahartung5721]

Lester, I haven't watched the whole video yet, but I just wanted to say there is nothing wrong with a sense of Humor at a time like a Hurricane. When IVAN came through the Ohio Valley and stalled in 2004, it dumped 9.5" of rain in 3 hrs. Approx 12- 15 ft wall of water down Little Wheeling Creek. Wash away a lg section of road going west on old US 40 had a mud slide and it was flooding Going East, we couldn't get out. 😂We had 5.5ft of water in our basement and lost a truck. We were luckier that alot of ppl. We were in shock. We learned when tragedy strikes you need that Sense of Humor to get you through. Prayers to all who were in Buryl's path. ❤️🙏 So sorry about Steph and Buddy's. Love to all the Morrows.

[@abbymetzel6063]

What you went through reminds me of a time when I was about 5 years old. My brother and I were in my maternal grandparents trailer ( back then an RV was 1 that you could drive without a separate vehicle) it had really rained the night before, and my grandfather ( PapPap as we called him) forgot to roll the awning in. The next morning as I was going to the bathroom, the awning rips with a crash! And pre - Urkel I say " Did I do that!" 😂 It was also still a bit rainy and windy. Meanwhile, my parents were sleeping on the back of my dad's green Dodge truck ( I believe it was a ' 77 model) and as they were hastily getting dressed, my dad wacks his head on the little camping lantern that was hanging from the inside cab area 😂 Needless to say, in a way I understand what you went through. And some good news: I saw an article that some power line men/women from Louisiana are on their way to help get power restored 👍 😊! Hopefully more should follow! So thankful that that beast is out of your hair 🙏 Never forget that y'all are #MorrowStrong and you guys have an army of supporters behind you 💜 Take care, stay cool and safe & love y'all 💜 Have a gr-8 night 🌙!

[@heatherk5567]

I don't think my time was wasted or even just boring. I saw the title of the video come in as a notification and I couldn't wait for downtime to see this video and of course GiGi's.

[@trudiharmon7640]

Evening Lester. Caught your live too and must of been quite nerve racking staying in The RV for a hurricane. Not the safest place at I wouldn’t have thought. Glad you were fine and all the animals and Lex too. Have an awesome day. Thankyou for all you did for Buddy and Stephanie take care. Lots of love and prayers God Bless 🙏💕🤠

[@lynettecrowe8123]

Lester you needed the little umbrella for your phone that was sent to Jami in your gifts and goodies. Just stay safe out there.

[@mabeljoe4305]

RVs stabilizing jacks, wheel chocks, tire cradles, or even mobile home anchors. Some RVs have built-in stabilizing jacks that can be deployed in high-winds. From: How to Anchor an RV in High Winds | Cruise America

[@davidthibault8156]

You could probably make up some kind of strap system anchored to the slab. Sending prayers for you guys and your animals from Nebraska

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Went 7 days without power when I lived in England when an unexpected gale force storm hit. That's a hurricane to us in America. Bad forecast left people unprepared. We went from showers to holy crap batten down the hatches. Way before the internet or smart phones. Back when you only had your news and weather forecasting done on TV. Fortunately I had just gone shopping. And we had an excellent refrigerator and freezer. Of course didn't access it very much. Most roads were closed for many days due to the trees from our local forests being impacted by the high winds. My then wife was working temporarily in Italy and I was home alone with our 3 year old son.

[@shellyhuckabay3819]

❤❤❤I was really worried about you and Lex...not so much the hurricane, but the tornados a hurricane produces. Straps or no straps, an rv is never okay in a tornado or the weather that produces tornados.

[@rachelgervais1971]

You don't waste nobody's time. ❤😊

[@shylahmariebrandt2090]

Praying 4 all in Morrow hill & LHL;JL Ranch & ISS

[@CharleneRalston-qw2yg]

God love his sweetheart

[@sophierae536]

There's an old saying we say in the uk 🇬🇧 something along the lines of ...Fail to prepare , Prepare to fail . Glad everyone and all the animals are OK ❤ much love to you all ❤️ 🇬🇧

[@stacey_h]

Usually in an RV you want to pull your slides in, which you probably already know. Maybe doing it earlier, before you lost power, should have been on your list of things to do to prepare for the hurricane. I'm surprised that with that nice of an RV that it doesn't have a generator. I would think at least it should be wired for one and maybe you can check into it after the storm. Our little camper is wired for a generator and we use the camper when we lose power. It allows us to have heat or ac and other necessities. It's also great to have some where to bring our indoor pets so that they are with us and safe. You are such a good dad to be concerned where Lex is at during this storm. I know some people that would just ignore there kids and what they are doing. Just an observation but I noticed at first in the video you were driving your big truck that is a diesel but noticed now you have the small truck that is usually at Ima Survivor. I would think you would want the bigger truck, since it has higher clearance in case of flooding.

[@beckyrundel8263]

I watched your live yesterday and prepared me for the different wind sound we had last night. I know yours was worse but these spin up tornados is scary. ❤❤

[@marciaborg77]

I'm just glad that you and lex were safe over at the JL Ranch.

[@lindahensley5711]

You know what may be a good idea to keep insof trailer and hay dry from this point on would be place Velcro strips to the trailer and pieces of a thick tarp and cover open areas to keep rain out. You can remove the tarp when using to haul animals.

[@barbieburchfield5933]

We have a 45’ fifth wheel and are in it 9months of the year…we winter in southern Georgia and have had many experiences of being in wild wind and storms.

[@cherryshafer5279]

Omg Lester…It was bad ….We got them winds here in Houston as well…I lost fences Trees split and part of my barn is gone…..But no lives so I’m Thankful 🙏…..I’m now housed in my Fifth Wheel til Power is restored…..Thank God it wasn’t damaged…..I’m sick of this season of weather 😢

[@junesecrist6719]

You may want to put anchors. The straps go over RV. That is if it is higher winds.

[@traceyrowe3489]

That is so scary and i am in Australia! Stay safe guys! Crossing everything that you guys and all the animals are ok

[@stilllearning8360]

Thank you so much Lester for the (scary!) Update!!! You know how we worry. Watched your LHL live so knew you survived but this was such an interesting birds eye view in the RV! I know you said you'll be looking for straps...great idea!! Love y'all so much!!! 🙏💙💕💜 Janice

[@maureenhebert1303]

New member of your Chanel and FB page Lester! Yes, I am a Dalsconie and that's how I found out about you through Farmer Pete and Ben. Living in Quebec, Canada, I don't know how I would react to those kind of storms and hurricanes, although, we've had a few surprises in certain regions of Quebec ! Just want to say that I love what you do and stand for!

[@lindareel2479]

looks like what it is like when they call for snow here, NC

[@leann4925]

Lester and Jamie hope all is well I too have been visited by Beryl. I have to have a fence replaced as it came down as well as a lot of limbs. Very blessed no trees. But there is damage in my neighborhood here in Spring, TX. ❤🙏 to you both.

[@kirenjattan9885]

Lester, my paws breed cattle for over 64 years. I asked why don't a lot of his cattle go under the shelter. He said bulls and cows leather skins are about 1cm thick. And don't feel the cold as us humans do. But a lot don't like being wet. Omg, please be careful, Lester.