Wild Weather and Repairs at Amistad Reservoir: Slim's 2024 Travels Part 5

As I head West I stopped at Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas for some budget primitive camping. Unfortunately I backed up over something and needed some on-site repairs before a storm hit.
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[@1954shadow]

Easy fix on that tailpipe, won’t leave you - exhausted.

[@SlimPotatohead]

haha...A new Punster!!

[@veevee111]

🤭

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Badumpbump-tishhh!😂

[@annekerr1729]

😂😂😂❤

[@blackbear7792]

😊👍❤️❤️❤️

[@jimp.7286]

Worst thing you can do is urbanize wildlife with human food or selfishly calling them to you for selfies. You remove their fear of man which often equals a death sentence for some of them. But some people just can't help themselves. Looking forward to your next one. Cheers. 👍

[@spc3461]

Another great video, Slim! I love how you handle the challenges of boondocking with humor and grace. You are an inspiration to all of us who love nature and travel. 👍

[@MetalHikerGuy]

Slim making Monday mornings tolerable. Keep up the good work!

[@richardthomas1743]

Thanks for taking us along Slim. I love all that you have to show in your videos and your wit and humor! The storm portion was awesome , I love looking at the clouds and seeing shapes , things , people and animals in them, also the same for rock formations.

[@robertstambaugh3495]

As all others that watch Slim, we really enjoy your videos. Your videos, in our opinion, are the best.

[@montyforster3370]

Slim. When you weave your worldly wisdoms i am always struck with the amount of comfort they afford me. Thank you as always and keep on truckin. From the flatlands of Alberta Goodnight senor. Monty

[@laurasimpson2870]

Oh Slim you brought back a funny memory of me tying up my tail pipe with my Mothers Macrame that she had been working in in the back seat while we were on our way to see my sister in Toronto.❤️🇨🇦

[@theresahikes1241]

The ketchup on the burrito was pretty funny after I gasped in horror. 😂

[@ranuts2]

Gas station creations… how profound! 😂. Good luck in the morning.

[@hannahzander9541]

First time I've seen goats wandering through a campsite. Awesome cloud footage.

[@metaxaanabeer]

Add a yoga mat to the kit...makes crawling around on the gravel much more gentle. I use mine in conjunction with the folded tarp. Tip #2: crank that spare tire down and lube everything real good once or twice a year otherwise it may not come down when you actually need it to do so. I sure admire your work and appreciate the effort you put in to bring me along with you.

[@dingo5208]

Especially being a maritime truck exposed to salt air all the time.

[@saadalrfdy8324]

أنا لم أنزل الإطار الإحتياطي مذ ١٠ سنين 😬

[@jjones5424]

Thanks Slim for the Monday morning travel show.

[@dncook1955]

I love camping in a storm, on gravel sites. The thunder, lightning, rain, down rush, all magical.

[@toddmccowen8206]

try a little house boat in winter with snow sitting by a wood stove A

[@saadalrfdy8324]

صدق ظرسك عليك بسيارة الدفع الرباعي ثم إنطلق 😁

[@jackdodge986]

Howdy Slim! We have a saying in Texas - 'Don't like the weather in Texas? Give it a few minutes and it'll change."

[@ElwoodofSparkleCity]

I love how you show animals in your videos. You love nature like many of us watching.

[@pollypetal87]

Hi slim. I loved the storm clouds and the wild country... my thing is to be as far away from people as possible . Thanks .

[@clodoaldomarques401]

Believe me, you can't get more creative with a burrito than that 😂😂

[@pennywawiorka6431]

Slim, thoroughly loved this video👍👍👍 You have a way of drawing interest into nature, and I put myself right there. Thank you so much! What a Pleasure to watch!! 👍🤓

[@didlidoodles343]

Dear Slim, I adore your sense of humour! I burst out laughing during your burrito segment as I did at your Fred Flintstone joke in your previous video. Thank you so much for the beautiful sceneries and joy you bring us. 💙 from La belle Province 😉

[@genesiesky3756]

That was a beautiful fox. Thanks for the photo. That was a very interesting stop at Amistad Reservoir. The stars must have been amazing!

[@LOT9T]

Slim another one! TY! l miss the cash in envelope trust factor camping. Never been one for credit card exposure but it is the way of the world now!

[@diann546]

I preferred cash until I witnessed a guy trying to pry out a payment in Alaska. After that, we took a video of cash payments, just in case.

[@LOT9T]

@@diann546 Smart that 2 is also how, unfortunate as it is, things are as well :(

[@ElwoodofSparkleCity]

I Loved watching the goats!!!

[@dianahanvey203]

Love those thunder storm views 😊❤

[@daniellee5147]

Ah yes you uploaded right before work. This'll make the morning better!

[@SlimPotatohead]

I'm in Mountain Time now. My videos will get released later in the day than normal for the next little while! SP

[@daniellee5147]

@@SlimPotatohead ah 6:45 am here in northern Nevada! Always love your uploads! Safe travels!

[@dalepointer9414]

​@@daniellee5147 Used to live in Reno. Been all over northern Nevada. Reno was a great little city years ago. Had fun in several movies . BLIND FURY was the best.

[@vincentsebastiano1058]

Hi Slim, just love your DIY nature, nothing seems to faze you, you just find bits and pieces you keep around and work them into your repairs until you can get to a repair center

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Slim! What an awesome opening thumbnail!!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Good Morning Richard!

[@conchscooter]

I like the show up and pay machines instead of making online reservations that allow people to occupy a site even if they don’t show up. Next time I’m back at Amistad I’m going to check out 406. Thanks for that.

[@rthib1960]

Really enjoyed this video. And you are definitely stirring up my desire to hook up my Aliner and explore Texas. Your filming and narration are at a professional level! Reminds me of another Canadian narrator I always enjoyed. Lorne Greene! Safe Travels!!

[@carolxavier4388]

Slim, ur videos r so great!! Ur poetic description of nature is beautiful!!

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Slim great camping spot amazing scenery, beautiful fox and goats,the sunset was awesome your burrito looks delicious magnificent sunrise thanks for sharing stay safe

[@SirTools]

Yeah, 78 here in South East Texas yesterday and this morning 43...geezz...🤠

[@meh1943]

Hey, I grew up in Texas and camped in this area many times. It is wonderfulllllllll

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

You always seem to find the greatest locations. Enjoy your stay my friend.

[@joannsilva4715]

Tator the clip of the double rainbow & lightening bolts was very cool! Goats were a nice sight too! ❤

[@Troutay]

Love the storm footage and the goats! Thanks Slim! Great way to start the day with one of your posts!

[@jrmason]

Hi Slim! Nice area to travel in. Up her in NH we are experiencing warm weather but a snow storm to follow. I remember in your last video seeing that tail pipe hanging a bit low. A good shop should be able to heat it up and hammer it back to round saving you a replacement pipe. And a hanger is pretty cheap. Love the cheap meal. I made up some bacon wrapped hotdogs the other day. Man those were salty good! Safe travels! -Jon

[@gailwind4168]

Beautiful night sky, great setup!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI SLIM 👋 YOUR T REX TO ME LOOKED LIKE A WILD HORSE 🐎 WALKING ? LOVE THE WILDLIFE THAT CAME TO VISIT THE NEW STRANGER / NEIGHBOR ! LIKE PRIMITIVE CAMPING 🏕 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN 😊 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 ENJOYED ❤️ THANK YOU 😊 🙏

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I just adore you sir. You have given me endless hours of entertainment..thank you! Love your personality!😊❤

[@jayesh5131]

All of us 😊

[@marielinejuillard9495]

We all need more of slim videos in our life !!!!❤😊

[@leedanielson7452]

Slim that burrito WAS delicious! Thanks!!!😂

[@SlimPotatohead]

You're welcome! Do you need the virtual toilet now ?!?

[@leedanielson7452]

Yessssss!!!!😝

[@nealwright5630]

Dude... was that ketchup you put on your burrito??

[@mitch8831]

@@nealwright5630 I almost left the channel after seeing that 😂

[@leedanielson7452]

@@mitch8831 Yeah man ketchup is like weird....😝😝😝

[@tracker5849]

Never thought of heating a burrito that way. Looks like burritos are back on the menu. That place is amazing. Loved the goats. Hope that big bird didn't hurt that baby. YOU SIR ARE MY FAVORITE MALE YOU TUBER!!! A SLIM VIDEO IS A BIG TREAT

[@chrisreeves8037]

My spur 406 story. Great choice. You feel like your on a private South West Texas ranch remote camping Vs the reality of 15 min from downtown Del Rio. In late Feb and Mar the Wisconsin Snowbirds start to show up at the Spur. Here is why: the warmth. I recall being at that very camp spot next to the freshly built vaulted toilet 1995 the first week of Jan. I was freezing at daybreak in my tent/cot for the temp had fallen to 29 F. The sun came up and started to heat the tent then by 10:30 am it was 95 inside the tent. I was sweating! The southern sun will warm the coldest morning in a hurry in SW Texas. Also you can swim there. I noticed the lake is down by 45 ft which makes the water more "cloudy." As a rule you just walk down the the spur road until you are in chest deep water. The best swimming is "$10/night governors landing" next to the bridges. The water is more clear due to the rocky terrain at that point, and the canyons are steep making for deep water. I have seen visibility underwater at 50 ft in April. The other advantage of this camp sight are the commanding views of the lake and the sun set over the RR Bridge and lake which is about 150 ft deep when the lake is full. Remind the Northerns who visit us: how fast weather can change here. I recall driving from the Del Rio sector to Cloudcroft/ Sierra Blanca peak in a snow storm. I counted over 200 "not-heads" and their autos in the ditches. Most were around the Tex/NM state line which is Carlsbad/Hobbs. Well I will close with how is the heater working. That subject lead me to watch a couple of your videos in the past. Enjoyed those and your recent videos of my home.

[@sylviajones4907]

So thankful i get to travel via your videos. Always A+ ps Not cheap...frugal!

[@redsorgum]

Time to sit back with some 🍿 and enjoy your video.✌️

[@bettybrigance6784]

Slim, thanks again for a pleasant visit...stay safe and be well....

[@ericerickson6537]

once again a great video, keep on traveling.

[@taurota1554]

Outstanding as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff Slim thanks. safe travels

[@user-nv3kv2ir8s]

Ho my love it be safe it is beautiful thank you so much 👍👍👍👍👍👍 love Bonnie calera al

[@blippacg]

Maybe zip ties would help secure the tail pipe with the broken hanger bushing? Rebar wire is good.

[@faithrada]

We want more! We want more! . LOL... but just do what moves you. We'll be here. 😊 Now those goats ... THEY were boondocking. 😅

[@Nico-wr1ow]

Hello dear friend ... love you adventures it macke my days... happy to see you again 😊

[@magalirodriguez7830]

Another great video! We always go through different emotions with you. From,awe of the beauty to great laughter. I love clouds and that cloud shot was amazing! Can’t wait to see where you go next!

[@emelinaapuyan6571]

I love your poetic language. You are very creative with your words. Makes a great story teller

[@krisg3984]

Nice stars at night

[@hamiltoneast]

Slim McGuyverhead rides again ....

[@danielsweeney6742]

Slim- I think you showed a great shot of constellation with Beetlejuice. That spot would be great to see it explode. Although you might not want to actually be there at the time.

[@davidarmstrong4363]

Nice Marty Robbins/Johnny Cash reference! Thanks for all of the helpful and inspirational videos! Safe journey fellow traveler!

[@bildavis2585]

Sitting at Amistad watching Slim at Amistad. Must have passed you on the road

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Slim... outstanding video! What a piece of art. Your videography and narration was perfection. You have incredible talent. Thanks for the cooking idea for a bean burrito. It looks alot better cooked your way than in the microwave. Next time I'll give it a try. Those clouds were incredible by the way...great shots. As usual, you leave me in anticipation waiting for your next video.

[@lukeb6394]

wow what a lovely fox

[@garya6647]

Time to start practising backing using your mirrors Slim!

[@aloharay]

Been enjoying what you do Slim for years now. Glad to see you keep going.

[@stevebailey7633]

You picked a good time to head south, the north east has had 3-4 pissy little snow storms in a week. Seems we are having a winter. And an old fart with an electronic payment machine, makes for good content, LOL.

[@lindaltsteele1313]

Loved this one ...

[@karakoppanyi3845]

Great episode. I’m always impressed with your resourcefulness and ability to make repairs when you’re out there!

[@jK-yj2tl]

Wonderful videography !

[@michaelnash9970]

👍😎Great opportunity to get aquainted with places we'd have trouble seeing. Thanks for guiding us to the next stop.... 🛑

[@terrysmith4465]

Enjoyed it very much. Thanks, Slim.

[@charlie88]

Another informative and fun video! Thank you!

[@meinschatzi8978]

Suggestion, use your drone to scope out a route to a campsite, make sure you don’t get stuck!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Using gadgets to take the adventure out of camping! Hell No!

[@meinschatzi8978]

@@SlimPotatohead Lol, that’s why we love your channel! You always keep us on the edge of our seats! I know setting up the cameras and getting all the great shots so we actually “feel” your adventure is very much appreciated!

[@rajanikumari3672]

Saw the notification for a Slim video this morning. Unfortunately, had to wait until now to watch. Great way to end the day.😊

[@P_RO_]

All my cars have a couple "universal tailpipe hangers' in them. Most folks call them wire coat hangers 😅 That rebar wire is also in there, just too handy for everything. I even fixed a broken leaf srpring with a roll of it and vice-grips once; got me to where I could do a proper fix 😎 Texas storms can be beautiful and intense so checking radar and warnings online is advisable. You also need to be aware to not set up in a wash, as flash floods in desert environs can come faster than you can get away. Can't wait to see where you're headed next and glad I'm not downwind of you after the cheap burrito 🤣 Safe Travels and enjoy life 👍

[@onrycodger]

That's Heavy brother! Keep on truckin in tha free world!😎✌️

[@melissahoffman4687]

It's great seeing you chilling out on a slightly chilly day. I hope you enjoy a bowl of stew with chili in it. Yum! I love thunderstorm! As long as there is no big hail, or tornadoes they are fine.

[@kimprocarione5473]

I remember fixing my momma's exhaust with a coat hanger. It was still there years later when she sold it. She told that story to everyone! 😅

[@kennethhieke6623]

Breath taking cinematography! You really pic the locations, lighting and camera angles. Love it all!

[@nonewherelistens1906]

Well done.

[@davidrogers6985]

That was funny about letting me try some of your food. Nice video slim.

[@rsos8541]

Great adventure slim

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Outstanding 👍 as always 💯🏆🙏

[@tikoy1955]

Good video. You are not cheap but frugal. LOL Your dinner looked good and quick.

[@TreDeuce-qw3kv]

Looks like your little trailer needs some aluminum diamond plate gravel guards on the lower front corners. Once the gel-coat is penetrated, the glass resin will degrade due water intrusion and the capillary effect and create a soft spot which can spread. I have repaired many a boat with that type of damage and seen it on fiberglass trailers on the roofs where penetrations from mountings or vents are present. As an alternative, a heavy/thick self adhesive vinyl or butyl rubber or a spray on gravel guard coating could be used. I also noticed when you were repairing the exhaust, that your truck doesn't have gravel/rock/mud guards, something your trailer could benefit from and could use, too.. I'm a weather geek, so thanks for the cloud pics.

[@Sungie264]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@canyonman6492]

Currently camped at this very spot. Goats came by a couple days ago, it was great. Have seen several turkey and more deer than we can count. Would love to see that fox! Warm and very windy today, hoping for a clear day for the eclipse. Thanks for the video, you helped us decide to give this area a try.

[@1967BlackRose]

Beautiful spot!

[@lizcaporicci8483]

You have a nice bunch of 'kids', Slim!! Great footage of Texas.

[@markattardo]

Some of that landscape is otherworldly! The storm clouds really added to the feeling👍👍

[@richardthomas1743]

I will leave a "YAY" for Janelle . I think that she may be on vacation. I have not seen her on line for a few days "in the comments"

[@rickrentz6602]

Simply Wonderful Slim! Thanks once again for taking the time to share this. The fox was stunningly beautiful!

[@plainairbarnettsoutdoors]

Roughly where your bent exhaust pipe is, I cut off the end (tip) at a downward angle. No more exhaust issues catching off road. What a beautiful night shot with the stars.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

If that was my granddaddy’s camper, it would be named “Oot and Aboot.” Growing up in Quebec does that to ya!

[@donnakuykendall5402]

Nice video. I appreciate seeing the area there. My husband and I camped there several times many years ago when we would go out to the Big Bend area. We never saw any goats but have seen fox and coyotes and a couple really big rattlesnakes. Be careful !

[@nealbeach4947]

I'll have to try that burrito trick. Looks tasty.

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Wonderful Photo's. the only kind you get at a travel info center - here you get in real life.. Funny how I'm viewing your trip from episode 7 backwards to episode 1. Glad to see you are safe.

[@manuellovestexas]

Hello from San Antonio, TX! Love your latest videos driving through Texas, especially the ones at South Padre and Lake Amistad. I've been bass fishing that lake since 1998 when my brother in law moved there. I love that part of Texas, 2nd to my favorite place at the coast, Port Mansfield, TX. You were near Port Mansfield. I leave my small RV in Port Mansfield at an RV park from mid May through August. I fish in Port Mansfield all summer long. Can't wait to see your next Texas video. Safe travels!

[@paulbyrumii2155]

Oh yes, how I enjoyed that video, reminds me of Mutual of Omaha wild kingdom a little bit. Pizmo Paul.

[@dottie2884]

Love the scenic view the mountains, the Sun,the goats, the sound of nature...goats are Amazing climbers to watch...great job on the tailpipe...that burrito looked yummy without the catsup...give me some salsa ,and im good..Thanks for the awesome video ...