Why Are So Many Full-Time RVers Quitting RV Life?

[@teresas683]

Marrissa, I hope you don’t let the self righteous trolls upset you with their comments about your jeans or eyeliner…or whatever ridiculous thing they comment on. You are beautiful inside and out and no one has the right to say otherwise and if they do, don’t give them any air time - delete their comments immediately and never think of it again. They are RUDE AND WRONG

[@movingforwardLDTH]

My husband died suddenly of a heart attack in late September and I know that I need to be surrounded by my dearest friends as I start this next part of my life. So, I’ve decided to sell the 2018 Class C that has been our FT home for 3.5 years. Someday I may get myself a small setup and return to wandering around the country part time. I am going to miss the beautiful spots we boondocked in out in the middle of nowhere. I want to thank y’all for providing so much of the inspiration and encouragement that got us on the road in the first place. ❤️

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I’m so sorry to hear that. That breaks my heart. I do love to hear y’all made some incredible memories together and we could be a small part of that journey. Prayers ❤️

[@movingforwardLDTH]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney , you most definitely were. Thank you for the kind words. ❤️

[@3jhe]

Laura, so sorry for your loss. May you always feel his love 💗

[@movingforwardLDTH]

@@3jhe thank you so much

[@sheilarogers8719]

God Bless an keep you. I can not imagine you pain and will Pray for you. Just wish I had the money to buy it from you

[@ernststravoblofeld]

It's probably less RVers quitting, and mostly internet influencers. I think the fact that an RV Entrepreneur convention even exists, is evidence for my point.

[@Jdhdbsbsjdnraqowirjfndksjdndj]

We didn’t quit vanlife but we did decide to purchase a deeded RV lot at Chateau Chaparral in Nathrop Colorado. Now we have a home base and we love it here! It’s nice to have a community to come home to and still be able to live in our RV. 85% of Chaffee county is public land so we still get to hike every day. We’re right on the Arkansas River so my husband can fish when we’re here. Also it’s a great central place to launch from. We love our RV life and can’t imagine ever going back to sticks and bricks! Thought when we get really old we plan on putting a tiny home on our lot. Love your channel! Thanks for all the years of great content!

[@sheilarogers8719]

Absolutely would keep a piece of land, but a tiny home as well. So the rig could go in for check ups and repairs before hitting the road again. Unfortunately hubby had thyroid cancer then colon cancer, and we had to sell our 5th wheel. But we had the house. Lord knows I wish we still had the camper, grand kids in 4 different states and I would love to go take them camping with us. Hubby’s been cancer free now for 10 years Thank the Lord and All the Heart felt Prayers from friends and family

[@lbl9066]

The American dream, home and traveling. If I had the money, I would buy land, have a small house built, and have a travel trailer… as the older I get, I feel a homestead is the best for me. also

[@RVMiles]

Joe is one of the finest humans we've ever met. The way he got down on Hensley's level to help her with her feelings - he did that with Ethan too and it melted our hearts. So grateful to have met you all and him in Montrose, which was a place with bad memories for us that have now been replaced with joy.

[@debbiedoughty]

I love that you are making so many memories with your children. They'll be grown before you know it. We camped when our girls were little. We were able to camp in the off-season, too, since we homeschooled. I'm a great-grandma now, but I still camp. I've been camping with a women's group for ten years. My husband died this past March, and their love and support have been a godsend to me.

[@William-Bill-Munny]

Thank you for sharing, I am sorry for your loss and hope those memories bring you comfort.

[@debbiedoughty]

@@William-Bill-Munny Thank you, they do!

[@nikiakbik5896]

Oh my gosh the Hensley comment and the end totally teared me up. Why are you going to miss the horses? Because they are related to Unicorns!!! So precious. I love love love horses and never put the two together like that!!! Thank you Hensley!

[@lisarobison3395]

She's such a little sweetheart!

[@girlygirl1890]

Niki Akbik I know!!!! That little comment by her got to me. it was soooo adorable. I love unicorns but I never connected unicorns to horses. Wow. This little one just taught this old lady something I'll never forget. Ughhh...so much to think about by her saying that 1 thing. Thank you Hensley.

[@angelmission]

Maybe they get burned out. Having a home base like you guys have seems to be the best scenario so you can have some down time where you are not having to travel and hunt a place to spend the night. There has also been an influx of people at RV parks since the pandemic which is making things a bit crowded.

[@sallylove3563]

awww Hensley has such a tender heart .. I cry right along with her ... bless her sweet soul !!!!!!!

[@AndreenMotorsports]

The problem with Montrose is that its in Colorado. The taxes are high, license plates are expensive, no matter where you go its crowded, cost of living is really high and crime is through the roof. We still live here part time but we spend most of the year at our properties in SD and MT. Just about every time we get back to our house (about 15mi north of Denver), our house has been vandalized or broken into, sometimes we have a car missing, we had our fence driven through once and without fail the door on the detached garage is kicked in. The cameras and alarm are useless.

[@lueear1]

I'm so glad I heard Hensley's reason for crying. I thought she was just sad that she was leaving the horses but when I heard about the unicorn my heart broke for her.

[@annek1226]

Twice at our “home base”campground, we had nasty wind sheer storms that did substantial damage. One took down multiple trees and tree limbs but the last one took down a large tree and laid it down ON the length of our 31 ft. Airstream! Flattened it! The only way to remove anything from value belonging to us (ie. my purse, my better half’s wallet etc) was to crawl army style on my elbows! It was that flat! Be safe out there people! You just know when it is time to bail! As a side note, this happened about 25 years ago. Weather forecasting has improved since then!

[@matthearon2409]

Watching the kids play chase around your kitchen island gave me a frightening flashback. When I was a child I was running through my grandmother's house like your kids were, tripped, fell and my forehead hit the corner of her coffee table. Hospital and stitches followed.

[@mamabear2167]

You are never to old for adventures or holes in your jean! You look great!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

THE KIDS ARE GROWING SO FAST ITS CUTE WATCHING THEM RUN AROUND THE 5TH WHEEL

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Nothing wrong with being static, Nothing wrong with a base camp because sometimes you just need to sit.

[@carolynslette6073]

The " speckled" horse is called a " Leopard Appaloosa ". The other is a tri colored tobiano paint. I love the Montrose, Gunnison, Lake City , Arrowhead Mountain Lodge area. Awww, poor Hens, girls love their horses!!!! Beautiful!!!!

[@johnhenderson6932]

No. It’s a Knabstrupper. Check it out.

[@waynevaughan5263]

Oh my goodness, "Because they are related to unicorns" that was the best line. It is a Journey and you are living it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SaltyVetAdventures]

Awesome video! I’m so happy you have comments back on your channel!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We are so excited! Thank you!

[@jonesfamily9119]

That rare horse was a leopard appaloosa aka a "unicorn" They are beautiful horses!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh wow 🤩

[@sonictech1000]

The Montrose area is one of my favorite parts of the country. The first camping trips my wife and I ever took was in the Forrest east of Ridgway. And we've been back many times.

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

Our daughter, Keira, is the same age as Hensley. Keira woke up in the middle of the night crying just like Hensley because she left her special rock in an RV we were looking at in the RV dealership, I understand. Love those mountains, so beautiful.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Aww!!!! So cute. We love the mountains as well. Hope y’all are doing good friends ❤️. Good to hear from you!

[@NelloCambelli]

Foster Lumber Company (1879 - 1964) had a yard in Montrose & in Gunnison CO. Spotted horse is an Appaloosa. Never too old for sacred jeans if the holes were earned.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Love that!

[@markhooton146]

I used to live in Montrose Colorado. beautiful place. Generally the best views and climate. Grew up in Norwood. It got so expensive that we moved. My kids are grown now and miss the Montrose area. I believe that the quality of life is excellent there. Also Dallas divide pass is Beautiful, its the most photographed mountain range in America.

[@PEPPA-AND-PEPAS-WORLD]

Yes move there :) I moved from upper peninsula of Michigan to Boulder Colorado 4.5 years ago and have no regrets if you can pull it off do what makes you happy you only live once and for how long nobody knows so make the most out of it while you can ! Another great video guys I’ve been a viewer since the very beginning and let me tell you it seems to me this channel has made a solid come back and is doing better then I ever remember keep it up ❤️

[@Yveswife]

Never to old! I am 51 and I have jeans with holes in them. Never to old to be stylish!

[@michellegrooms4965]

I think people are realizing it's not for them and most rv parks are expensive and sometimes it's not worth all of it?

[@camustang1966]

We’re not full timers, but we go away for several months at a time twice a year…I am (generally) not a big fan of private RV parks…state parks and city/county parks are usually best…

[@nixieandyakyak3837]

Very glad we’re off the road. We got tired of poor quality rv parks and uncaring neighbors. Good thing about rving is that we saw how great Florida is. We now live in Florida.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We love us some 𝙵𝙻𝙾𝚁𝙸𝙳𝙰 ❤️

[@sultangris8063]

I had the opposite experience, I'll probably never go to Florida again, 😂😂😂

[@jsf8145]

@@sultangris8063 depends on which part of Florida. Panhandle and anywhere small towns north of Tampa isn’t that bad. South Florida is a toxic narcissistic cess pool, but thanks to social media most places are getting that way

[@sultangris8063]

I was there in the winter, weather was nice but I'm not sure I could survive a summer there. Pensacola, Sarasota and ft Myers is where i went. To touristy expensive for me though, but i will say it prolly wouldn't be bad if you were wealthy or could find a reasonably priced spot somewhere with something to do. They wanted like 70 to 100 bucks a night for a spot, I'm from North Dakota originally and I lived in Michigan for 5 years, most camping spots are $20 a night, you can even get a Red roof inn hotel room for 20 bucks a night in Michigan, 😂😂😂. Currently I go back and forth from North Dakota to Las Vegas and haven't really encountered anywhere you have pay more than 40 bucks a night for on that trek. Not quite used to that 70-100 range, but i did find that again in California, must be an ocean thing, ha!

[@kimhicks4781]

@@LessJunkMoreJourney Jeàns are timeless. I will wear them to the day I die and I need them to hold my keys in the pockets so I never get locked out. You're beautiful and will always rock your jeans. Can't please everyone especially people you don't even know. Can't believe someone would say that. About something so classic for any age. Evidently they have never been to Texas. 👍🏼🙏♥️

[@katrinateachey1034]

Marissa, you are not too old to wear jeans with holes in them! I am 60 and I have a friend who is 70 and we both wear jeans with holes in them from time to time. You do you sweetie and don’t let people dictate what you wear. 😊

[@campingalan]

Hi there from Ouray! Wow….it was like 4 or 5 years ago I came across your channel. We were living in NC and preparing to move to Ouray. I had been in and out of overseas……and we finally got internet in our rooms! It seems that it was around that time that you stayed at Ridgway State Park..and did activities in Ouray. I was interested as I knew we were going to get a travel trailer at some point……and I could scope out activities in Ouray. And, here you were back in the area! It really is a grand area…..I would say it is definitely a good spot to grab some land for a base camp or eventual home. We have our 3rd travel trailer on order. It has been constructed and waiting on the stove top hood. We will predominately do boondocking in CO and the immediate surrounding states for about 5 years; mostly 1-2 week trips monthly. After we quit work, we will push out to do 1-2 month trips to focus on specific parts of the country. Safe travels! PS Heck yes…I would put someone’s laundry in the washer!

[@jonathanspivey5842]

We had an interesting time at Ridgway, too. As we were leaving, the brakes on my truck blew out, so we had to limp, trailer in tow, to the Walmart in Montrose where I panic-replaced the pads and rebuilt the rotors for our drive home to Texas. You may be able to still see the brake fluid at the exit! That was our last trip full-timing before we had to get back to real life.

[@judycatrambone2352]

Next time you are at your home base you might want to take Hensley to Wildwood Stables in Crossville (Fairfield Glade) on a Saturday. They let kids ride the horses, by appointment, with a staff walking.

[@northstar68]

Yes, helping a stranger do their laundry is always a good thing

[@scarlethenderson6510]

My mom's 85 years old and she dresses very modern you're never too old to wear what you want as long as it's in Good taste and you always look beautiful kiddo

[@ginger1549]

I think it's that most folks who go into full time RVing are retired and they are simply aging out of this lifestyle. I live in Florida and for 8 years after we retired we would snowbird in our RV to get out of the extreme summer heat of Florida. However, there is a lot of work involved in living in an RV and my husband just got too old and didn't enjoy it anymore, so we sold our RV. People don't realize the almost constant maintainence and repairs an RV needs to keep it nice.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is true, RVing can be a lot of work for sure.

[@donnaharris4459]

That storm looked crazy 🌩🌩. Beautiful scenery and the drone shots were awesome. Hensleys answer "horses are related to unicorns" so sweet. 🤗🤗❤❤🇬🇧

[@carmancloud]

We have such silly concepts we apply to age - why would a style of jeans be appropriate for one person and not another? It’s awesome you didn’t let that persuade you because they looked great!

[@greggjarvies8938]

So sorry we missed you at Ridgway State Park. We have volunteered at the park for the past several years (my wife works at the visitor's office and was not at the gate in 2018!). The river sites at Paco Chu Puk are very popular - but tight. Safe travels.

[@lucycaballero1035]

WoW!! What an amazing location!! Those mountains are calling me, lol! Marissa, can’t believe someone was so rude telling you about your age and jeans when you look young and they are super cute and fashionable!!! Don’t stop wearing them!!! 😁

[@sweetestpea3]

Awesome to see Hensley journaling her way through her feelings about the storm. Easier to understand big feelings.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Totally agree!

[@marybourgeois5235]

Her Journaling sure will help you n mom know how she's doing o the road. It's GOT TO BE an amazing adventure for her. It'll be great for her future family.

[@danielwieringa7664]

HappilyEverHanks has a piece of PVC pipe with the slide distances marked on it so they can go around to check all the slides before opening them. I'm keeping that trick in my book.

[@rvdareyet7201]

The weather you experienced is one of THE biggest reasons we're coming off the road. We were in Alabama when a tornado hit nearby and destroyed several houses. It was quite sobering to ponder what it would have done to the RV.

[@karenpolansky9097]

Oooh. Because they’re related to Unicorns. Just love that girl. She has a heart of gold. ❤️🦄 ❤️🦄❤️

[@mikesherrett8928]

We all know how personal your journey has been...and the family photos will reflect all of that, but as fans of your journey AND feeling like your extended family, ALL OF US would love to see his work. God Bless you all in ALL o your decisions in life and your family. OBTW, I HAVE SOME SOCKS TO DROP OFF FOR CLEANING. TY.

[@patrickvis7373]

Just caught this video, we moved to Montrose 2 years ago and couldn’t be happier. I you ever make it back your welcome to stay here, we just put in FULL hook ups or you can stay in our guest suite. We have the most amazing internet (900+ up and down). We still need to do our “taco cook off” we talked about a long time ago.

[@jblaction]

I've spent time in Montrose in my RV. It's a great place. I love in Colorado but my biz takes me to small towns all over the state. I hope you got to see the Black Canyon. So many places to see on the western slope.

[@c.alcazar2584]

Poor Hensley....what beautiful photos love the one when Nathan is throwing both kids in the air he is a great photographer love his pictures, that area is beautiful well i think Colorado is a gorgeous state keep enjoying your travels and stay safe....

[@brittneystrickland6337]

Eeek my husband and I are in the early planning stages of taking our family of 4 on a full time roadschooling journey and I love love love yalls videos. Such an inspiring family for us. I have never caught a video this early lol

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So glad you enjoy and find the. Helpful!

[@anashelton8592]

I moved to Colorado twice. Once with a trailer and once with a school bus. I loved it there and was a mmj patient which helped me stay active with ptsd and spinal issues

[@Susan-pg7yc]

NOT a criticism! I love you guys and am SO inspired by you. Im not sure you need to ask Hensley at all if she likes life on the road. In my experience if you’re happy, your kids will be happy. She’ll let you know if she’s unhappy. Don’t worry! Your kids seem super happy.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you friend ❤️

[@CCsWorldTv]

Omg those photos were breathtaking!!!!

[@stevenkeithcoulthard706]

Love your editing and cinematography.... wonderful B-Roll and good stories about your family.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!

[@paulab984]

I'm so glad I found you guys. I love your heart for your family, your sweet spirits and your faith. I love how you care about all of us out here and share so openly. I love how much fun you are.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@cindyrose4155]

Your videos always make me smile! I’ll be watching your video, and then I realize that I am sitting here just smiling away! Thank you! ❤️🙏❤️

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That makes us so happy. Thank you!

[@ChelseaEBird]

Aw! What a fun experience!! Thanks again for the inspiration over the years. I’ve been full time for a year now! But because of Covid, I’ve only just started figuring out the work/travel balance for my business. It is a challenge, but such a good financial change that I’m going to make it work! Couldn’t do it in this day and age without my “home base” in MA. But today I’m saying hello from your home state!

[@livingbyfaithwiththesharps]

I love Montrose ❤ my oldest lived there for a while and we actually thought about moving there but we haven't yet, we are enjoying the journey so far

[@nancyhawk7510]

"Because their related to Unicorns" 🤗🤗🤗🤗 She's soooo cute! Hensley I cries with you 😭 Keep being Adorable sweetie!!!!

[@Rvlove]

Lovely video! And Marissa you wear those jeans with holes as much as you want! It is a beautiful area, Colorado is gorgeous. Hopefully now we're getting caught back up on our own stuff and with the book behind us, we can finally get around to sharing our video about why we quit full time RVing and are part time now... we shared it on the blog, but haven't had a chance to share on KZbin yet. (The work-life balance struggle is real!) And 100% agree - the change can definitely be emotional! Loved seeing you all in Albuquerque, hope to cross paths again soon. Take care!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@shirleyschutt3959]

I'm second lol. I'm always in the 1,000's. I love all of your videos. On Sundays I so look forward to seeing them. Sending much love and prayers for your family.

[@wowwhataryd5265]

I'm moving to Boulder in June of 2023 after my youngest graduates. I qbsolutley can't wait.

[@ashleymarks6144]

That lightning was no joke. I was in a car top tent. I was ok until there was no space between the flash and the boom. Needless to say, I didn’t just meander to the building.

[@djpWilson]

That was 2015?!? I remember that video vividly. I can't believe it was that long ago. Whoa. I've been following you waaay too long. :)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha right!?!? Time flies when you’re having fun!

[@renelambert552]

I know how much slide room I need based on my arm length. The kitchen slide is fingertip to shoulder, the dinette slide is fingertip to opposite shoulder. It comes in very handy. Solitude 373fb

[@PB4Y2]

I love Colorado and visit there as often as I can but before you move there full time, I would visit Colorado for a few weeks in the middle of winter.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Haha true story ❤️

[@danofiremano]

The winters are quite wintery in that area of Colorado. I speak from experience living in the state for 2/3 of my life, in Denver as well as the Western Slope!

[@24upickles]

Scary stuff after finding a home base, we only took our rig out once more. You get so busy, we ended up selling our R V. no regrets. We loved our RV time. Now that we are retired we would love to do it all again.BUT, things have changed as to where we can park over, a few ruin it for everyone.

[@tiffanywilson6486]

Hey, there! We were at the RVE Summit too (I was the one carrying the baby around everywhere, lol). Your talk was epic! We loved the Montrose area. We had to head back to IA after the summit so we didn’t get to explore much. But we definitely will be back to explore Ridgeway/Ouray soon! Thanks for sharing your family photo shoot with Joe. He’s amazing & I bet the photos are priceless! ~Tiffany

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Hey thank you so much.

[@MaryOKC]

We homeschooled the two youngest as we full timed for 2 years and it was wonderful for all of us. Now that we are empty nesters and I just retired, we are getting back out there.. thank you for the videos…

[@barrycamilo3261]

Hi

[@kong3]

We live Colorado and have boondocked our entire lives going back to 70's in California for our family and before that as kids. We boondock 4 contiguous states started with camper in the 70"s now toy hauler. Only stayed in commercial campground 3 times. Measure how far your slide comes out or cut a wooden dowel.

[@CrazyRockConcertMom]

Ridgway state park is our favorite too! Love Montrose, Salida that area of CO is beautiful!

[@SonyaBarnesOnMove]

I would NOT do someone else’s laundry! You are too nice! I need to hit the archived videos, I started watching y’all shortly before you sold the airstream. Guess I have evening plans now :)

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So strange right?

[@JosieB2017]

When all the washers are full, I have no problem putting another persons laundry in after mine is done. It’s being courteous. What I hate is when laundry is left in the washers and the load is done and there is no one around. I have no problem taking wet clothes out and leaving them on top of washers. What leaves a smile on my face is when that person comes back to throw their clothes in the drying and now there is none available because my clothes are drying!

[@seabeevet9285]

@@JosieB2017 When you put someone elses s clothes in for them, your filling your karma bucket. It will come around to you sooner or later!!!!

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

I'm so old I can't even wear jeans anymore lol. I lived in Montrose when I left on my 1 month winter break vacation in Belize and Guatemala, Dec 2015. I'm still on it but now in Mexico. I have camped at that exact campground many times. The reservoir was low in 2017 when I came for a visit but it's really low now. I do love the mountains there. I do not miss the winters tho,

[@badgerpa9]

My girls love horses also, so sweet to see a little lady that loves animals so much.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

I believe that speckled horse is an Apaloosa. Beautiful!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

So beautiful

[@inthesun3884]

It’s a rare patterned paint I think.

[@inthesun3884]

A true appy has very little mane and tail, but it could be.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video. That was a beautiful place to do your photos. The kids got to see horses. The was funny you trying to sneak putting your sticker on that couples Rv. That was nice Marissa you helped that person out by washing their laundry. And helping the ladies too. Liked when Hensley said about the horse and unicorn at the end. Loved watching your videos of the Rvs you had. I would have cried to when they were bought. Thank you for this video and hope you have a great week and see you soon!

[@kelliemiller8826]

Poor Hensley, she was definitely having a "sensitive Sally" day! Yes, Iwould throw in someone's laundry as long as it wasn't gross or their skivvies...and they left the money and detergent. You guys are so awesome!!

[@sallym9769]

The horse with the larger marking is a Pinto, which refers to coloring only. The other is an Appaloosa, which is a breed of horses from the United States. When I had mine many years ago, the breed was attributed to the Naz Pierce Indian tribe, but I am not sure if that is still the case.

[@amariejackson08]

awe tell Hensley I cried for her too, I felt her pain. Beautiful horses. aka unicorns

[@louisspikes8568]

Hey guys and gals, you have such a wonderful family. I have been to Montrose , Colorado probably more than any other place in the country. My brother and I have made many trips there on hunting trips . Such a wonderful place up on the Uncompagre National Forest. Great boondocking camping for hunting trips . We live in the central part of Louisiana. My wife and I are now retired and we enjoy camping on a temporary basis, but love it just the same . Stay safe out there and may God bless your entire family.

[@playermd4]

OMG! We go to Ridgway State Park every summer. We love it there! Did you take the kids fishing at the pond? The first year we were there the camphost brought us a rod n reel and worms for our little girl as kids do not need a fishing license. She caught a huge brown trout! All she could say was " put it back! Put it back!" She thought the fish was hurting, she was only 4 at the time. I have done laundry so many times there and actually in Montrose too. Its a great place for the family. I was surprised that the mountain did not have snow. In May they were covered, so beautiful. I would freak if I had seen yall there! Have fun and keep traveling while you're young and healthy!

[@douglastoney2843]

I'm watching from Montrose. I wish I could have met up with ya'll while you were here and show you some sights. It sounds like you were not lacking in adventure destinations. I could have even done your laundry! Where did you do the photo shoot? That looks like Mt. Sneffels in the the background.

[@randycurry]

You guys are so gracious and giving of your lives......You have made my day. Thank you! Montrose is gorgeous! We visited that area, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison a couple of years ago. Can't wait to go back! Peace be with you!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

That is so encouraging! Thank you.

[@onefreelife]

I love Montrose. I've been to Ridgeway many times. Ouray is also amazing and driving the hwy to Silverton. My best years were living in Grand Junction. Thank you for a wonderful video. We fulltimed for 8 years, and settled in Tucson, but Colorado will always have my ❤

[@kaccreatedit]

My home town is grand junction. I now live in Phoenix but will always call co home.

[@onelove7478]

If you ever decided to move to Colorado, Montrose and "that side of the mountains", is by far the best area t live in my opinion! Colorado is divided by which side you live on. Both sides are amazing but there is something magical about the entire area.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Love Colorado!

[@vkmccable]

That's a Leopard Appolosa. I'm 66 and just purchased my first horse. Hang in there Hensley don't give up on your dream.

[@damselflymoldavite8145]

yeah, you got comments open! I don't think I've been to Montrose but I LOVED Palisade, CO!

[@grantdavis5992]

I was a little surprised that he didn't know the horse was an Appaloosa. My children are in their 30's and were taught at home. Being on the road works well with homeschooling and visiting homeschooling groups to share your lifestyle with might even become an element of your journey. We have a vintage Airstream Safari I plan to tow with a diesel Excursion when all the restoration is completed.

[@VintagePrincess27]

Glad to see you back ....❤️💕❤️

[@aaronrogers4759]

Great video! Hensley totally needs a pony! 😊. It would fit it the RV, right?! Might need a toy hauler, though. Man those Colorado skies are stunning! Thanks for the heads up on Hendrick’s Photography … love nature phots!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

What a blessing that the 'Closer' has such a God given talent and he is sharing it with your family. And yes, having professional photos of your family with a mountain backdrop is something VERY special to add to your collection of travel phots. Thank you for sharing. I know that Hensley will treasure the photos of the horses the Closer sends to her along with the memories of the visit.

[@barrycamilo3261]

Hello Janet

[@bertrellephillips4367]

I would get that horse for Hensley any day that child deserves the world and then some she is so bright so articulate so thoughtful and kind you’re raising an amazing daughter

[@movinngroovin2104]

We moved from NC to TN and right now we are staying in our camper waiting to close on our new home. It really has been nice my daughter lives here so this is why we moved to TN. God has blessed us for sure. If your looking for a great little campground Riverview campground in Jonesborough TN is it. The owner steve is great he keeps the park so clean.Some people stay long term. We were going to stay awhile but we found our home faster then we thought we would.

[@toolgirl30]

Omgosh my son just told me about the popsicle song bahahaha that's what I thought he was saying. So much fun!! We will camp till it's cold here in MI!

[@Kimberlyeverythingfierce]

How fun, family pictures. Beautiful scenery’s. Gods good. Our home is in escrow and we’re looking for a chaparral coachmen 373MBRB. We seen one in IA and TX. Pray for us. We’re excited.

[@mikedean8061]

I have only heard good things about the Montrose area. A group of Honda Goldwing riders get together there in September and ride 3-4 days around. I just priced homes. Guess I am use to Florida prices. They are way too high in price in Montrose for what I am use to getting here in Florida. Even buying land there is high for my blood. Guess I will just base myself in Florida and ride all over in a pull behind motorcycle camper for a year to see where else I might like to settle in retirement. that starts next Spring.

[@michellegrooms4965]

Depending on where your going some rv parks cost as much as a motel room? Some rv parks are 80 a night or more it shouldn't cost that much to bring your own place?

[@MikeNaples]

I was at a premium Colorado Springs RV resort this year (early May) and it was $90/night and had the ambience of a crowded parking lot on gravel which basically what it was. The place was also at full capacity. I was in a rental RV which was costing me ~$200/day not including fuel expenses. I've rented RV's twice now to test whether I should buy one. The test failed.

[@cherylb82]

@@MikeNaples Some people have memberships for campgrounds like Thousand Trails or AAA which gives them discounts might have to put some research time into that. Still the price for the membership is only worth the prices they charge, depending on if you are a serious camper because; even with discounts it would still cost $80 plus a night at some places.

[@TomSpurlock]

Montrose is a great area in the summer. Oury nearby is quaint too, with waterfalls. There's a ton of off road trails to play on with a side-by-side, or horses. Don't do horses though, they are a lifetime commitment that's very expensive and full of surprises. Try to avoid horses with the girls. You might be pulled into a huge financial liability, bigtime. Quads, motorcycles, and SXS's are way less expensive and you don't have to feed them everyday and shovel their poop. A motorcycle or quad won't buck you off when spooked by a snake. They are way more fun too, IMHO.

[@cindiallain8542]

I completely enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

You guys are lucky enough to have a home base. If you need to land and stay still for a bit, you have the option and a place for that which I think makes a big difference. Especially with little ones.

[@TellMeAboutYourDog]

Sorry we missed you at RVE this year. We will probably be back next year.