WINTER RV LIVING - The Truth That You Need to Prepare For!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

After living through some of the harshest winter conditions, we are bringing you the honest truths you need to consider before winter RV living. If you found this content to bring you value, please leave us a like on the video 👍🏼 Leave us a comment below and let us know if you agree or disagree with any of these points! Follow Us For More Valuable Content Related To RV Living: urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/KVJA ✧✦ ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO ✦✧ ---Propane Tank Adapter urlgeni.us/amzn/propaneadapter ---Water Pressure Regulator urlgeni.us/amzn/H20regulator ---Woman's Plush Fleece Robe urlgeni.us/amzn/WRobe ---Men's Fleece Robe urlgeni.us/amzn/MRobe ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ☃ ITEMS FOR WINTER RVING ~Reflectix for Windows urlgeni.us/amzn/reflectix ~Insulator for Vents urlgeni.us/amzn/ventinsulation ~Heated Drinking Water Hose urlgeni.us/amzn/heathose ~Heat Tape for Hose urlgeni.us/amzn/heattape HappilyEverHanks Amazon Page 📦 urlgeni.us/amazon/HanksStorefront Please feel free to use the timestamps listed below for your convenience ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 - Video Start! 00:56 - Winter RV Living 04:38 - Thoughts on Winter RV Living 05:03 - Water Considerations While Winter RV Living 06:27 - Dumping RV Tanks While Winter RV Living 08:09 - Propane Considerations While Winter RV Living 10:02 - Worst Things About Winter RV Living 12:01 - Updates on HappilyEverHanks

[@Erin-Thor]

Grand design’s aren’t ‘really’ meant for freezing weather. If you ever think about another unit... Consider looking at Cougar as they are tested to 0° and have a few differences to the Grand Design line such as valves that are up, inside the enclosed heated underbelly. (Frozen valves as I’m sure you know are a bear. LOL!)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@Erin-Thor Oh interesting, we had no idea!! Thank you for the insight Erin. Do you currently live in a Cougar or in any RV for that matter?

[@Erin-Thor]

@@HappilyEverHanks - No, just doing homework for a future purchase. I like snow too, bounce around Colorado a lot. At the low end price points (I’m not rich) there are apparently three manufacturers that make units that are actually intended for cold weather, Arctic Fox (northern manufacturing? I think), Outdoors RV (several lines), and the Cougar line which is one line of many from Rockwood. Of those I believe Cougar is the only one whose warranty isn’t voided if you are a full time RV’er. They design and test their units for a temperature range from 110° to 0° F, so decent wall, roof, floor thicknesses, water lines run underneath next to your heat ducts so they don’t freeze, furnace heat is directed to the enclosed tank areas, as well as 12v tank heater pads if you’re at an RV park or anywhere w electrical service. Etc., do a search here on KZbin if you’re interested. Haylet RV makes some informative videos (no affiliation). I do day trading so I’m looking for a unit with a small office in it, Cougar has a 5th wheel in their 1/2 ton class that does. Note, it’s not towable by a half ton pickup, 3/4 ton at least... they lie. LOL!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@Erin-Thor Oh nice! That pays off huge doing the research ahead of time instead of rushing in to make the purchase. Yeah, they are starting to make a lot more RV's conducive to full time RV living as well which is great. Our Solitude has been really amazing to us so far. It has the features you mentioned. Our tank heaters have been on constantly since coming to Pennsylvania LOL Hope you find the right RV for yourself so that you can have a small office on the road :) When do you plan on hitting the road?

[@Erin-Thor]

@@HappilyEverHanks - In about a year. Grand Designs do have ducted heat, and a vent into the UNINSULATED tank area, and 12v tank heaters (which can’t be used for extended times w/o electricity), but their valves are exposed like our old Airstreams were. What I mean is the handles are outside, but the valves that hold the tank water back are also outside exposed. Cougar and a few others move the valves up, inside the enclosed heated areas. We like boondocking for a week, coming into a town for an overnight stay at an RV park to clean clothes, dump, refill water & gas, pick up mail, shop, etc. When your valves freeze, you can’t dump until they thaw, this can take days and is a pain in the behind, pun intended. 🤪

[@capt.sparrow34]

After watching your video I decided to cover my camper much like a boat. I built a ridge pole the entire length of the camper. Before I tarped over the top of the camper I put down some insulation. It's pretty cozy and sheds the snow like a metal roof. On a side note, I'm so glad I sold my house and got out of debt. I went from being minus at the end of the month to having a surplus. First time since I got divorced 5 years ago that I've been able to save money week to week. Yahooie! 🙂

[@kswworld5267]

We use to live in Alaska for 3 years. Always keep catnip in your RV or truck. That will get you out of the snow quicker than anything

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh you mean cat litter??? Cat nip may take a while! Thanks for sharing and watching our content!

[@chadwilliams7571]

Hey guys! We obviously got hit with the same storm over the weekend. But, we only got 6-8 inches....not Snowmageddon. Two words for ya...Pool Noodles! Take a cheap pool noodle & cut it halfway through down the center. It will slip onto the edges of your slides to protect the noggin. I would imagine a piece between your propane door & the tank would quieten the banging down too. Always check the steps for ice before walking outside. A broken hip stinks & you know the rehab time. Stay warm! Chad & Libby

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Chad and Libby 🙂👋🏼 we definitely need some pool noodles in our lives LOL That’s a great idea for the propane door as well 😃 hopefully you guys are staying nice and toasty! No broken hips here, we are good with that one lol Appreciate you both 😊❤️ - Renee and Kyle

[@captainkirk8806]

Dam smart idea. I have already hit my head need to try that.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@captainkirk8806 yeah it hurts too!! I have done it multiple times, you would think I would learn 🙄 lol

[@chadwilliams7571]

After a few bumps myself, I figured that out! They will also work on awning arms too. Stay warm!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL I guess we can all relate 😂 You as well Chad, talk soon! 👋🏼

[@jakewalden8291]

Use a pool noodle cut to size and slit down the middle to edge your propane door so it will not bang. Pool noodles are great for a lot of things.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Nice! Yeah we need to get on the pool noodle game for sure 😎 Thank you Jake!! You rock!

[@doggomom5176]

Just watching the video made me shiver, but you guys are handling it like pros!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Today was much warmer, 37 degrees, whooaaa! ~Renee and Kyle

[@SweetDonny]

first time watcher. i totally got the nurse vibe from bot of you before you said you are nurses .. much respect and thanks . i know working in the medical field was very fulfilling for me.

[@forgottenmountain1]

Newbie to FULLTIME RV living. I will be stationary at LEAST thru winter… IN PA. Thank you for the tips. We will definitely be doing the same thing. I just broke my leg, trying to move out of the house… and ummmm rv is not easy to recover in. Love your content and all you do. THANK YOU❤️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness, we are so sorry you just broke your leg 😞 That’s horrible! We hope you have a quick recovery, thank you for all your wonderful support!! We hope that you stays warm in PA this winter 😊👋🏼

[@jennyd8826]

We are getting ready to move into our 5th wheel (first time) and winter over in NJ. Love this video! I also love winter so I’m really hoping to have the freedom to be able to stay wherever whenever. Thx!

[@Alpha_fitz]

Great now I have to prepare for tube lizards 2:18.

[@porkchop10]

Watching you use the little brush on the big truck reminds me why I use a push broom on my cars lol

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL yeahhh it’s all I had 😄 I don’t get along with the snow well!! Sounds like ya get a ton of snow in your neck of the woods!

[@porkchop10]

@@HappilyEverHanks grew up in Michigan, so I've seen enough. Ohio now, so not too bad. I just go for the work smart, not hard

[@HappilyEverHanks]

I like that! Yes, we have a couple friends that live up in Alpena Michigan have you ever heard of this place?

[@porkchop10]

@@HappilyEverHanks yep, upper portion of the lower peninsula. If you haven't had a chance to venture to Michigan, there are tons of campgrounds, lakes, beaches. Great option in the summer when the south is brutally hot.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes!! For sure 😀👍🏼 We definitely want to head up that way later this year, it’s a beautiful state with lots to do! Thank you for sharing as always Jerrod, it’s great catching up with you. Look forward to talking again soon

[@adunn5173]

I dont even have an rv but I love your channel bc you crack me up! I hope to have an rv one day soon. wish me luck!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

All the luck sent your way! Thank you for your wonderful support! 😃 - Kyle and Renee

[@LivinginOurNow]

You guys are brave! Makes us appreciate our very mild winters. Way to keep focused on the positive!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL yeah we are something xD Thank you guys!! We appreciate you so much :) - Kyle and Renee

[@MrNicmousseau]

Up north winters are no joke! You guys are rocking it out!! My truck does the same thing to Brittany’s phone. Can’t figure that out at all!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Probably not much comparison to Michigan storms! That's the real deal! Appreciate you stopping by to check out our video! Those darn Bluetooth connections! ~Renee & Kyle

[@MrNicmousseau]

We just started to get a snow storm today. I think it hit you first. Not bad 3-5 is expected. Those darn weather people though. Could be anywhere from 0.5-3ft too

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL don't you just love that?? Well at least I got to play in the snow with "Dee" That was fun :)

[@WanderingWagners]

We stay North in the Winter! Free reign of campgrounds and excellent hiking weather. Great video though guys!😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh wow! Ya'll stay north as well?!? Here I thought we were the only brave souls to take on the winter 🤣 Great to hear from ya'll! Alli and Chuck can't say enough nice things about you both!

[@WanderingWagners]

@@HappilyEverHanks yep! We do so willingly😂 we do a lot of hiking and get outside quite a bit. Glad to hear Chuck and Alli speak highly of us... We weren't sure they would!😜

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@WanderingWagners 😄I hope we can all meet one day soon in our travels! Stay safe you guys! - Kyle and Renee

[@jeanietiedemanengle160]

To stop the LP access door from banging on the bigger LP tank when the wind blows, slice a swimming noodle down one side and slide it on the edge of the door. It will cushion it. Thanks Hanks!!!

[@kevinsands6769]

Just wrap that propane tank with a carpet remnant or thick rug. Hold it on with Bungie cords. And you need to get some pool noodles. Slice them half way through and slip them around the sharp corners or your bedroom slide. Save yourself a knot on your noggin. Love your videos.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Kevin!! Thank you so much for this! We really appreciate you insight and continued support 😊 👋🏼 Definitely will look into some pool noodles and carpets! Best to you friend, talk again soon

[@alldog222]

Did that a few times, haven't been right ever since. Great idea, will use for sure. TY

[@timothyferdon9628]

love you guys, my wife and i are full time

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Timothy!! Thank you so much 😀🙌🏼 that’s so awesome to hear!! We are happy for y’all What kind model of RV are y’all living in on the road full time? 😃

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

I watched this one on the big screen with our youngest daughter. She said Kyle is pretty silly, and she loves your Siamese cat. You already answered one of my questions on Instagram, y'all are so meta, LOL. Tania has a purple robe like that, Keira picked that out too. She was really paying attention. We've been doing lots of Full-time research lately, so the kiddos are really listening. They want a toy hauler so they can have the garage as their room.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Haha this is too great :) Kyle is pretty silly lol Yes! We absolutely love our robes... we love them so much it’s too hard to get out of them sometimes 😄 I think a toy hauler would be amazing for you guys! Having another wonderful family out on the road is just what this world needs more of! Much love to you all, hope that Texas weather it keeping you guys much more toasty than here in PA 🤣

[@kevingreen8763]

Brings back memories of spending a year in a non-winterized 5th wheel (for work) in Denver. The stories....A quick one: the sideout was hydraulic and would bleed off a bit over a period of time. The trailer was impossible to heat so it would get incredibly cold inside...Anyway there were more than a few days that I'd walk into the kitchen in the morning and the hydraulics had bled )creating about a 1" gap on the sideout) and find a pile of snow on the kitchen floor that I'd have to snow shovel out...lol...most of those memories were very cringy nightmares...

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my Kevin! That is quite the story, what a nightmare that must have been going through all of that!! Thank you for sharing, it helps knowing that the RV life struggles are relatable 😅Hope to talk again soon! Take care

[@michael_silverback_henders8156]

Nice video guys.... A lot of snow... Dang, a LOT, LOT, LOT of Snow.... Keep up the great work...

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Michael! YES! LOOOOTS of snow haha! They are calling for more come this weekend. Will do :) Best to you! - Renee and Kyle

[@MrNicmousseau]

I’m here!!!!

[@thompsona10625]

No!! I’m heeerreee!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey buddy! Thank you so much for stopping by :) Hopefully this was an entertaining one!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey welcome, welcome! Plenty of seats around to be had :) hahah!

[@thompsona10625]

That Nic fella stole my line! 😜

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL :)

[@maggiew6200]

Full time fifth wheeled in Alaska for 10 years year round! Insulated the whole RV & sewer & water & well house box & kept tanks open at all times so I never had to pull them & always had water as well. Over the 10 years we used electric heat, big pellet stove we installed & a ventless propane heater & the propane furnace that burnt up right off the bat because it couldn’t handle the constant running. Ventless propane was our favorite & worked if electricity went off & the pellet stove but it took up a lot of space & a chore to clean & you had to store the pallets of pellets & it was very dusty. -22° is the coldest we had it & 13ft of snow was the most in one winter. We hit -30° on the trip up to Alaska at Laird hot springs in Canada in 2011 in November.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness, you guys must have winter RV living down pat by now!! 13 foot of snowfall 😱Wow! Thank you both for watching, we hope that we can continue to hear from you guys!

[@mikenowak2360]

Love your video on Alpena Mi hooked me we live there and love the area...looking to Rv more as we retire.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Mike! Thank you so much :) That's awesome, have you guys ever been RV'ing before? Any time frame on when you plan on hitting the road? - Kyle and Renee

[@mikenowak2360]

@@HappilyEverHanks yes we have we own a 2600 rb from grand design but are looking to winter in new mexico when we retire. Love the videos helpful insightful and fun.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh awesome!! Great rig :) We started off in a 2150 RB (Imagine). Thank you Mike! That means everything to Renee and I. Feel free to reach out to us anytime!

[@samanthaescamilla9257]

Y’all are so much fun, I love your videos! Thank you for all the great info and sharing your experiences! We are thinking about workamping in Colorado this winter and are a little nervous. But these tips and tricks will definitely help!

[@ChrisR_72]

Great Video! We have alot of snow and cold weather here in Ontario Canada! But that was a wallop of a snow storm you got hit with. Nice little cozy set up! Cheers!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much :) I bet! Ontario Canada must be COLD right now. Appreciate you stopping by Chris! Cheers to you :) - Kyle and Renee

[@lynnchrist8917]

Got to LOVE ol' PA in the unrelenting winter!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Lynn!! You got that right!! 😄We really appreciate your support! Keep these wonderful comments coming!!! We hope we can hear from you again soon in our other videos ❤️

[@colleenwilkin5705]

idea as far as the door hitting the propane tank, get some of those foam noodles, cut a slice into the middle, and just slip it on the edges of the door, you can cut them to size too........this way IF it flaps, it will be quiet~

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Colleen! That is a great idea! We need to get on the pool noodle game ASAP :) Seems like they are great for so many things and cheap lol It's great to meet you, hope to hear more from you in the future ❤️ - Renee and Kyle

[@AskRemy]

Florida here - it is hot - and we have no snow, ever - Naples

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes, we are so slow on the draw 😄 definitely need to get with it and head south! Are you living in an RV currently? - Renee and Kyle

[@AskRemy]

@@HappilyEverHanks no - bought one, ripped it apart, installed solar, installed custom desk, rewired everything - it now sits empty - I should be taking my first short local trip friday

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Nice 👍🏼 sounds like you have some fun plans in store in the near future! So nice to meet you, hope to hear from you soon - Renee and Kyle

[@user-wj1po9xb3l]

Hey you could use a broom to swipe the snow off.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's a great point! I will have to do that next time :) Are you living the RV lifestyle??

[@user-wj1po9xb3l]

@@HappilyEverHanks just starting out. But lived in Wyoming for 6 years. Gotta have a broom in the car for the snow!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes!! Those brooms come in handy 😃 Be safe out there! We hope that we can hear from you on other videos as well, it’s been great talking

[@alldog222]

I have to watch the snow load , especially on my tip outs. Also bought a heated water line, and wrapped the blank out of my drain hose connections to the RV .

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is awesome information Rick! Somebody was just asking us if it is beneficial to buy a heated hose. After hearing your reply, it’s nice to see this actually being used and recommended! If you don’t mind us asking, how much was the heated hose you bought?

[@alldog222]

@@HappilyEverHanks I actually bought a good heated hose ( water line in) It has a thermostat built in, so I just plug it in for the worst of winter. It cost a little to start , 30$ to 40$ if I remember right ,but it beats the heck out of having one of those regular hoses freeze up when its 20 degrees. ( I did that of course) , leave the water running overnight a bit. I am not sure what the make of it is, but I can look if you want. I also found that I need to watch the snow weight.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

This is wonderful information!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! Yes, it definitely beats having to deal with regular hoses or constantly having to hook up and disconnect your hose to fill up your fresh water holding tank (like we did) Keep these great comments coming, we look forward to hearing more of your feedback on other videos 😃👍🏼

[@steveriley7331]

Must be nice having family help you get a real rv I got a 88 non extended sides in nj good content so far!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

No help from family when it came to get this RV and our previous one. We had to take out large loans and eventually pay them off. So fun! Thanks for watching!

[@alnolan8574]

Good video! Hang in there with the weather!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Al! We appreciate you stopping by, great to meet you :) - Renee and Kyle

[@jeremiahspeckels4428]

One trick I learned that makes cleaning heavy snow off a vehicle easier is using a shop push broom. Just be aware of your antennas so you don't break them.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's a great one Jeremiah! That would get the job done a lot quicker. Cheers to you! Hope to see ya on the new one tonight 😃

[@adamkittok]

The wife and i are travel nurses and we are just starting out our RV living on our assignments.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Wow that’s fantastic you guys! We are so happy for you both 😃🙌🏼 What specialty of nursing are y’all in?

[@CP140405]

A couple words or warning only because I've had it happen to me.... Always clear the snow from the roof of the truck... nothing worse than having it slide forward over the windshield and completely obscure your view when you hit the brakes... And... clear the snow from the hood of the truck. If you don't, it will fly off when you get up to speed, hit the windshield, freeze onto the nice warm glass and obscure your view...

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@edenbaileygomer5914]

I’d love to see a video of the things that you think you need when you first start out full time living vs what you end up actually needing/using. Love all of your video content! Thanks for all the time you guys put into your videos!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Eden!! Thank you so much for the amazing suggestion, we definitely will try to come up with content related to this 😃🙌🏼 Tell us about yourself, are you currently living the RV life? 🙂

[@edenbaileygomer5914]

@@HappilyEverHanks our plan is to start full time rv living this fall. My husband and I have 2 boys with a third on the way. We’ve talked about doing this for years because my husband is a boilermaker welder so he can work anywhere. We are ready for an adventure and your videos are very helpful!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh that is so awesome to hear! We are so stoked for you guys!!! 😃👍🏼 y’all are doing it the right way, how fantastic it is that your husband is able to work remotely 😊 Keep us updated on how you’re transitioning goes into the RV lifestyle, we want to hear all about it!!

[@DailyDriver.]

Yesss this

[@Dreznik88]

Just me my roommate and my dog taking our camper to Tennessee for about the first year....

[@mollybcutie2000]

Put slit in a pool noodle and slip it over that door to create a bumper so that it does not make noise when it hits your propane tank.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love this idea!! Thank you so much :) That should do the trick for sure

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

That’s way too cold! We had a snow day here in TX but it melted the next day. Stay warm!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s the best kind of snow. Here and then gone 😄 love that! Hope you guys are staying warm as well!!

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

With all that snow I would start learning how to ski, and snowboard, cause Becky knows how’s and I don’t 😂🤣 that’s one positive you can get out of this. Maybe even a snowmobile. Well it’s good you tried it ones and can’t say you did it.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Lol we were actually going to be snowboarding and skiing that day, but had to cancel because of snow conditions 😂 such a bummer! Hey never too late to learn 😁🙌🏼 thank you guys for hanging out!

[@mishah9554]

My favorite couple and channel!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much Misha!! We really appreciate your support 😃🙌🏼 Are you currently living the RV life?

[@mishah9554]

@@HappilyEverHanks 💯❤️❤️

[@mishah9554]

Not yet but we’re planning and we’re hooked on your channel and taking tips

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s awesome!! Keep us updated on how things progress for you guys ❤️🙂 We look forward to hearing all about it

[@mishah9554]

@@HappilyEverHanks most definitely! Thank you for all the great tips and the great laughs! ❤️ you guys!

[@brittanyrasmussen3686]

We are currently RV living in Central Montana right now where it was -15 this morning, not including wind chill 🥴🥴 So far we have had our pickup take a 💩 on us (not weather related, lol), our hydrant line break 6 feet under ground due to someone backing into it so we had a river and ply board Bridge out front for a few days 🤣, our hose freezing up numerous times (had to bring it into the camper to thaw), propane ran out and couldn't get furnace lit again and had to go warm up in the car (rookie mistake), water heater wouldn't heat after getting water again after the hydrant was fixed... all within a NOT EVEN TWO WEEK PERIOD!! 🤣 BUT - other than our mistakes that we have made and learned from so far, we have stayed surprisingly warm and cozy, had running water for showers and dishes (such a luxury!) and are doing pretty darn good and loving our snowy mountain views!! Reflectix has been our best friend, as well as foam board and foil tape! We keep a thermometer underneath near the pipes to monitor the temp underneath. We also took heat tape and put it along our hose and then put pool noodle type insulation over it so that we don't have to worry about a frozen hose anymore! All we have to do is go in and out to turn the hydrant on and off when we need to use it. But we can't wait for spring so we can get outside again!! Shoot me a message at brit.ras on Instagram if you're interested in our hose system for water 😊 stay warm you guys!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

WOW! You guys are definitely in the heart of winter up your way! So many things that went wrong in such a short amount of time! You seem like you are well adapted to the RV life with the positive attitude and outlook on the whole scenario 😃 That's great to hear that you are staying warm, especially with -15 degree temperatures. I couldn't imagine! We had a high of 33 today and I thought we were "roughing it." LOL What kind of RV are ya'll living in? Perfect idea to get a thermometer for underneath. Renee literally just placed an order about 3 hours ago so that we can better monitor temperatures underneath as well. Do you guys run a heater underneath the skirting on the really cold nights? Any suggestions for us on what kind of heater to use? Our main concern was fire hazard and I wasn't sure how to go about safely running a heater in an enclosed space...am I overthinking it? lol Hope you guys are stay warm as well! Hang in there, spring is right around the corner :) -Kyle and Renee

[@jamesbailey4374]

I always slice a pool thing those long ones and slip on those type things and it also helps fill in gap, just saying works on everything.😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes!! We need some pool noodles ASAP lol That’s a great idea! We got some pipe wrap for underneath the slide outs (on the inside of the RV). It really helps cuts down on the draft which has been wonderful. James are you RV living at the moment?

[@jamesbailey4374]

Living through Montana's winter's is always a challenge while trying to restore a 1983 Honey outside too much fun!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@jamesbailey4374 Wow that is a challenge! Montana is beautiful! We were in Bozeman earlier last year and loved it. Hope you are staying warm up in Montana :)

[@richardklaiber3766]

Keep up the good work. Enjoy

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@allisonpowell501]

Love the personality in the video!! You guys crack me up! Love the sign ‘snow happens’ it is totally perfect for the video. Excuse me while I grab a couple blankets to snuggle with...I’m instantly c.o.l.d!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Haha we made a lot of people chilly with this one! The snow really does happen up here! Can’t wait to come south! We need sunshine! Thanks for watching! ❤️ Renee & Kyle

[@Evanthebat15]

You....sold your Harvey, I think I would have cried a lot over that toy. No lie, the intro where you are helping Tim almost gave me a heart attack, be safe out there! Ya need some warm weather. -Yery-

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yes 😩We sold our Harley, we miss it!! It was hard having to let it go, but that was something that was weighing us down while full timing. We didn't have any room to bring it out on the road, so we thought it should go to someone who might get more use out of it 🙂 Thank you so much! It will be a long time before we try the winter RV'ing again....TOO COLD!

[@johnniebowers8687]

Y’all are cray cray!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL this is for sure!! 🤣🙌🏼

[@whatsayu7421]

We moved to MN to get more snow...and then PA got two snowstorms...anywho, fun video...the intro made me laugh out loud! That would totally be Sam too, just chilling in a lawn chair in the blizzard :D miss you guys!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yeah how ironic! LOL thank you :) It was cold sitting out there!! We miss you guys too!

[@mistyabernot]

How did I miss this one 😂! I know I’m so random but my god I love you guys. You guys are contagiously happy ❤️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Misty!! You are so awesome for making our day just now 😊 🙌🏼 We hope to hear from you on the new video tonight!!

[@RVAmerica]

If there was ever any doubt, you guys just completely convinced us we're going south for the winter. LOL we actually already have our next two years planned out travel wise. Chasing 70° weather. Can't wait! Another good video. Lynn and Danny

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Haha! We always thought chasing the sun and weather would be too crazy since everyone in an RV does it but we will take it over blizzards! Thanks for watching! Appreciate you two! ~Renee and Kyle

[@RVAmerica]

@@HappilyEverHanks - that's it, be trendsetters! Chasing 20° is the new chasing 70° ~ Danny

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL wouldn't that be something :) - Kyle and Renee

[@janeangela7591]

Dude... I love your lisp... video is great. Thanks. Renè you are just super cute

[@AmericaBound]

We got 13" of snow here in New Hampshire out of that blizzard and I wouldn't want to be any where else. lol How about a pool noodle for around the door to keep it from making noise?? The kind with a slit from top to bottom.. I would have to bring my XBox with me..

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey, thats a great idea! We have some of the pool noodles under the slide outs also to keep it warmer inside. New Hampshire is no joke during winter, a lot of snow! We need to visit those more northern states, but maybe in the summer! Thanks for watching! ~Renee and Kyle

[@AmericaBound]

@@HappilyEverHanks You would love New England in the summer or Fall with all the colors.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

😃 Oh I bet!! We would LOVE to visit that area during the fall. Hopefully we can make this happen soon!

[@thejagfamily08]

You're right full time living is a lot of work. We've been moochdocking for 6 months. And it's a constant work load to keep everything up.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

YES!! So much work indeed. That's great ya'll are moochdocking, that is a fun way to do it :) We hopefully will be back on the road soon. It's great to hear from you! - Kyle and Renee

[@Colquhouns]

Winter camping can be hard, we stayed in camper in Northern MN at -30 with heat running full blast and even with bottom of the trailer insulated everything froze on the floor.. Glad to see you all are staying warm!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness, that is so crazy!! I can't imagine staying in those conditions!! We had the same thing happen to us in Colorado with -5, but no where near -30!! Thank you guys :) Hope you are also staying warm - Kyle and Renee

[@HappilyEverHanks]

My buddy just recently moved to Hibbing, MN. Is that anywhere near the area where you were staying? According to him, Hibbing is in the middle of absolutely no where way up in northern MN haha

[@Colquhouns]

@@HappilyEverHanks Hibbing is little more towards centrally part then we were.. We where just south of Duluth.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@Colquhouns oh nice! Yeah he said he was near Duluth. How cool :) thank you guys for stopping by, always great hearing from you ❤️

[@dassahjohnny8226]

Love you guy’s personality!

[@TheChadSmithPodcast]

This is my first time watching your channel, but when you said "oh man I hope Tim isn't stuck up here" I said "oh I think Tim is stuck bud" 😂 great video so far 🤙🏻

[@MingoMoon]

Good tips on winter RV Living, yea we still have our home, we are glad we do as 2020 happened and now 2021, has us grounded due to family health issues that we need to be near to take care of them. We could still sell and live in the RV, but being pinned to one location for as long as it will be we are glad we still have our home. So we probably will always have a home base that we can either summer in or winter in, location to be determined is our 5 year plan.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! Yes, we are glad that it works for you guys having the home base as well 😊 it’s nice having a place to return as well like you said for either summer or winter!

[@jessicazimmerman2713]

You guys are so cute! Amazing job as always!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!! Hopefully Tim got a kick out of this :)

[@RVBFE]

You guys are great 👍 . And I must say ... that was a awesome gift from your dear wife. 😂. Cooking with Crisco . 🤣🤣🤣

[@HappilyEverHanks]

😂LOL Yes, I would have to agree! haha Thank you so much, we really appreciate it - Kyle and Renee

[@MrNicmousseau]

Can’t believe we’re not somewhere warmer right now 🥶.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Same here man, same here! What is your low tonight??

[@WonderfulWeekenders]

Very nice video folks. So entertaining. Stay safe and warm as well as safe travels.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you all so much ❤️We really appreciate the kind remarks. Hoping you are staying warm as well - Renee and Kyle

[@TP-vu3tc]

Full time RV living in a cold winter location can be expensive and takes a great deal of preparation and readiness for things that can break and go wrong.

[@BethStoner-f2e]

Omg! Funny! Good video❤ very informative Thank You!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you so much!

[@susanmorton540]

You need a pool noodle or pipe insulation to put on your propane access door! Just like your slide noodles!

[@papasbus3598]

You both are brave! We will be chasing 60-70 degrees when on the road.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Smart way to go! 👍🏼 ~Renee & Kyle

[@dontask8979]

I love being in my trailer in the snow. Last year I had about a foot of snow on the roof and its surprising the insulation effect. Super quiet, and with no place I needed to be, its was nice. As long as I have power, I have a small space heater that keeps it manageable. I have been down to the low 20's, but thats about it. Actually my power bill is higher in the summer from the AC.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Yeah we enjoy it too, we have come to have a bittersweet love for the snow lol I guess from now on I will leave the snow on the roof of the RV to help with the insulation like you said! That’s great that you had somewhere nice and quiet to stay as well, I am sure that makes all the difference. We surprisingly haven’t had a high electric bill either here. We had a big propane cost when first getting here, but that was before we skirted the RV. It’s amazing how much the skirting has cut down on propane usage!

[@dontask8979]

@@HappilyEverHanks I have thought about skirting...then I have images of a family of raccoons or something moving in.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@dontask8979 lol no family this far, but we will keep ya posted 👀 lol

[@LoadedUpandTraveling]

Wow, we don't have a GMC but that was awesome!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you! We had a really fun time 😄It's great to meet you guys. Are you currently RV living?

[@LoadedUpandTraveling]

@@HappilyEverHanks We have purchased our dodge Dually and have ordered our Grand Design Momentum 397TH. April 1st, we put the house up for sale and then move into the RV shortly afterwards. We will be stationary through the end of the year then we have no clue where we are going. My husband will start a business of RV Inspections and Technician after he retires from truck driving in September.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That's great!!! What an amazing thing you both have to look forward too. What a great choice of rig as well :) The plans where you have no idea, usually end up being the best ones lol Keep us updated on your travels and progress ❤️- Renee and Kyle

[@alaskangalb]

🤪🤣🤣🤣... Cracking me up in the beginning. Auto Start was my best friend back home. I haven't had a serious winter in years. 2018 last time I visited home during winter.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL yes, that auto start is nice for sure This was by far our harshest winter in a RV! They are calling for more snow this weekend 😱 send help!! #SOS

[@alaskangalb]

*sends fuzzy socks and propane via dog sled team*

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@alaskangalb best care package ever 😁👋🏼

[@nathanurick8320]

AWESOME, just found your channel and love it. I’ve watched full timers for three years now and I’m glad I found you two youngsters 😂. Great job

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Nathan! Thank you so much! We are glad you can enjoy our sense of humor 😂Are you living in an RV right now? - Renee and Kyle

[@nathanurick8320]

@@HappilyEverHanks no I don’t live in it full time and probably never will, our plan is about 8 months out of the year. I also have a solitude and love it.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@nathanurick8320 That's perfect, so awesome how you have a Solitude as well! We can't say enough about the Grand Design brand. Hope to talk more soon! Nice meeting you Nathan - Renee and Kyle

[@heg1211]

Just found your guys channel. Love it!! I think I’m all caught up after binge watching.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Hector! Thank you so much :) It's great to meet you! Are you looking to eventually live in an RV?? - Renee and Kyle

[@heg1211]

@@HappilyEverHanks We are picking up our new RV March 19th and will be weekend warriors. We already scheduled 12 sites for camping this year in the Northwest US. Your learning videos have been very helpful and definitely entertaining. It's the fun and humor you guys have that has and will keep me a fan of your channel :)

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@heg1211 Hector that is amazing! You guys are going to have so much fun on the road :) Maybe we will run into you along your travels one day! We truly appreciate your remarks, this brings us the biggest smiles to our faces. Thank you Hector ❤️ - Renee and Kyle

[@heg1211]

@@HappilyEverHanks chances are low. But that would be amazing. We live just on the other side of Coeur d’Alene. And from the looks of that video it seems you guys really enjoyed it. So maybe there’s a chance :)

[@josephnagle3852]

That's why I got al toyhauler for my harley

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Smart move on your part, I wish we would have done the same Joseph!!

[@split0909]

Really enjoyed this video guys. Great job!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Thank you Beau! So great to hear from you! Thank you for commenting, this helps us so much 😃🙌🏼 tell everyone’s say hi - Kyle and Renee

[@shariburns6263]

You need a piece of pool noodle sliced open on one side to prevent your outside door from rattling against your propane tank. Just put the sliced open side over the edge of the door where it is hitting the tank.

[@tamirenno5845]

So good to hear about the selling of your house being a good experience. We are purging now and selling soon, to hit the road full time. I’m a little nervous....ok, a LOT nervous, this winter video of yours has me questioning our sanity, but watching your all experiences and getting all your helpful information and tips has been super helpful and eased some of my nerves. Thank you. Ok, Gotta go watch the rest of your videos! Travel safe and keep the videos coming please. ❤️

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Tami! This is so awesome to hear that ya'll are doing the same thing!! So excited for you guys 😃 Totally understand the nervous aspect, we felt the same way too. You guys will rock this though! What do you plan on full timing in?? Thank you so much for the support Tami, ever comment helps our channel out so greatly! We appreciate you!

[@tamirenno5845]

@@HappilyEverHanks we currently have a 16ft Bambi airstream, but once we sell the house we are buying a 27’ globetrotter airstream, we wanted to do a 30’, but seeing a lot of places don’t allow 30 and above. We also are figuring out what truck to get and funny enough, we’ve been looking at a truck like yours, how do you like it for comfort, towing and reliability?

[@tamirenno5845]

@@HappilyEverHanks oh and by the way, my husband is a retired nurse and our daughter is also a nurse. 👍🤩

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s awesome to hear! Airstreams are snazzy!! 😎 ya’ll are riding in style We love our truck, it’s a great ride. The big tires are the only problem with having limited maneuverability. The diesel in our opinion is the way to go, the truck is a work horse and handles the 5th wheel with ease We went down the Teton Pass multiple times with no problems! Love the exhaust break that the truck has 🙂 we can’t wait to hear about what truck y’all end up getting, it’s always fun to get new toys hehe

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s amazing!! We are a family full of nurses as well 🙂🙌🏼 What specialty of nurses are they?

[@tannerduncan4294]

Haven't been able to pull anyone out with my truck...yet. I'm actually looking forward to it! #BingeHanks

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Gotta try at least once! LOL Thanks for watching Tanner!

[@janiceh.4706]

Hey Hanks! Loving you guys videos and parody of the RV lifestyle. We just bit the bullet and picked up our 2021 Solitude 2930RL on last Thursday. We were at a campground on Friday through Monday (my birthday) and had rain then snow and cold. But loved, loved, loved the 2930RL. We upgraded from the Imagine and I really at this point wouldn't have anything else. And this unit has so much of everything we wanted especially that large bathroom and the walkaround bed and closet space. And yes the windows are amazing. I've watched your tour video many times to learn your organizational tips. Keep up the great videos and have fun but be safe in your travels. Yea, I have to change my profile pic now.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Janice!! NICELY DONE! That's so exciting :) We absolutely love ours as well, what color scheme do you have on the 2021? Is it the black and white? We totally had a fun time re-organizing this unit, so glad you were able to find some helpful tips in the videos :) Did you watch the recent one we released with the pantry light upgrade? (It has been one of our favorite upgrades) Being able to see the entire pantry lit up is super nice. Thank you so much for the sweet words of encouragement. We hope that your new whip treats you well! We are excited to hear about upcoming trips that you take with the new rig :) - Kyle and Renee

[@janiceh.4706]

@@HappilyEverHanks No, we have the beige color scheme and I actually like it better. Our furniture is light beige as well and brightens things up very nice. Quick question, did your unit come with four stationary chairs or were two folding? Our are all stationary but I’m having our salesman check with the GD rep. And yep, I already have the hubby preparing to put the lights in the pantry. We also use a number of the recharging lights that stick anywhere.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

​@@janiceh.4706 Yes, same here! We really like the beige color more than the black and white. That's a nice touch with the furniture We have the dark brown which is sharp looking, but I see how that could make the floorplan look more open and colorful! We have 4 stationary chairs in our unit. We keep going back and forth trying to figure out which one we would have liked more. We had contemplated putting in a small ottoman, but haven't made the decision yet. Are you guys looking at trying to get the folding placed into the unit? That's great :) I think you guys will really like them! We keep wanting to upgrade a new toilet (I know, seems like a strange upgrade) but they have some nice ones out there compared to the stock one that came in our rig. It seems that the upgrades are never-ending hehe

[@bluskyodyssey]

We're doing great down in Florida right now, lol. (Sorry, but you asked.) I have a sister who lives in Pennsylvania, so I heard about that weather. Gosh, 2 blizzards. And those icicles! Well, if anyone can winter RV, you two can! You are showing everyone how it's done. I do hope you get some warmer weather soon. I think you will look back on this as good experience, like a hardcore accomplishment :) Take care, Debbie - BluWave Odyssey

[@HappilyEverHanks]

So glad to hear it! We are heading down to the Florida region come March, we need to break away from this winter weather lol YES! Lots of snow, freezing temperatures and more snow! We really appreciate that Debbie ❤️ You are always too sweet! Hope to run into your both soon on the road! Much love to you guys from the Hanks family - Renee and Kyle

[@brianlawliss1080]

Instead of getting the 100 Lb propane tank Get 3-30 Lb tanks, with tie downs for the back of your truck.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh why is that? Easier to fill?

[@miss0petersburg]

I’m a winter person!! Even in this snow I’d be swimming in that snow lol

[@HappilyEverHanks]

🤣

[@chrisrogers8733]

When you sold your home, What did you do with all your things? Did you put them in storage?

[@HappilyEverHanks]

We mostly sold all of our stuff Chris! We do have a few things left that we keep in an old room at her parents house, but we don’t have much left 😃 honestly, everything we own is pretty much attached to the truck 😄

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Looks like your in a good spot , I would think the snow on the roof would act as super insulation, was it too heavy for the trailer to hold? I would want to remove the window covers on sunny days for passive solar gain, and to see outside once in a while. Florida is full of folks from the North East now, way too crowded for me. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

It’s a great spot, we stayed on top of clearing the roof off because I was unsure how much weight the roof could hold. Any ideas?? I figured with the heavier snow and all, I should probably stay on top of clearing off the roofs and slides every few hours, but that’s a good idea with the insulation part you had mentioned! I bet it’s crowded down there! We are hoping to hit the road in March :) thank you so much for stopping by ❤️

[@jberk7000]

You two are hilarious! Thank you for your informative video..I just bought a Class A and I plan on traveling south to the US next Fall. I really hope I don't have to live in the motorhome for the winter! Here in Alberta it has already dropped to -40 Celsius!! If the border is closed again for us to cross, we are SOL and Plan B of winterize living is on. Continue to make great videos. Cheers to 2022 😉

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hi Joyce! Thank you so much for your awesome support 😃🙌🏼What a great comment to wake up to! We certainly hope that you guys can make it down here as well, it would be great to meet you in person 🙂Keep these wonderful comments coming on other videos as well, you mean so much!! Stay safe

[@AlliChuckAdventures]

LOVED this weeks episode! You guys are so much fun to watch!!! Gotta say that snow looks awesome but wouldn’t want to live in it lol. Come to Florida ASAP! It was 36 here this morning but quickly warmed up to the upper 60’s! 😁

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey thank you guys!! Yes, totally agree with you guys there! We can't wait to break away from this weather and come visit!! Seriously....we are super excited to come down to Florida :) Keep that warm weather there for us! Hopefully it doesn't get any colder down there come March?

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

Us up in Wisconsin feel your pain! Do you really wear bathrobes? 😂- Hit head on slide- oh yes.. Joel has had injuries.. 😂 so glad you can find the positives in living in a winter wonderland in a RV.. Chasing RV Sunshine ☀️ Joel, Deb & 🐕 Maya

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my goodness YES!! Love bathrobes, they are so comfy 😊We wouldn't venture to put ourselves in your shoes, I bet you guys are seeing some really cold temperatures! Do you guys have a heater underneath your camper that you run during the night? We have the skirting on our rig and are contemplating whether or not to place a heater of some sort under there. Didn't know if that is a fire hazard. I have heard that many people do this

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

@@HappilyEverHanks We are below zero and in wind chilly advisories this week... the advisory is head south 😂... we have had friends put the heater under but we worry to much ourselves for the fire hazard so haven’t

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@ChasingOurSunshine LOL yes, we all need to head south ASAP! Thank you guys, we will keep looking into it :) Stay safe and more importantly stay WARM ❤️

[@RoamingwiththeRamsays]

Cool video, try a pool noodle on the propane door to stop the clanking against the tank. We wintered in Kanab, Utah which was fairly cold overnight (singles and teens) but most days it would get into the 40s so we could get out and do some hiking. Keep it up you two.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s a great idea! Would sure help stop that banging noise lol Wow! That got to be chilly there in Utah. Always nice when the days warm up so you can get outside to do some activities 😊 thank you so much ❤️ always so great talking to you

[@EmmaHowell28]

Y'all crazy for living in these conditions! But so am I ❄

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Lol at least we are all stuck in the craziness together :) Thank you Emma!!

[@kylewalker3117]

Hey I'm curious if after you guys skirt your RV do your pipes in the inside freeze still and if you guys have had any issues with your sewer lines freezing I'm just curious because I live in Montana and I'm nervous for the winter any tips

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Kyle! No, once we skirted we never had another incident with our pipes or sewer lines freezing 🙂 Note that we unhooked our sewer line anytime it wasn't in use. The skirting made such a huge difference. I would imagine it's going to be cold in Montana! Beautiful for sure though 👍🏼

[@HappyPlaceDiaries]

Great video... but.. y’all need to head south and defrost! Thanks for sharing

[@HappilyEverHanks]

I think you are absolutely right! Time to head south for sure! March can’t come soon enough :) Thank you so much for hanging out with us ❤️😊

[@JDegori]

Great video from Lancaster

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Dee did a great job. definitely worth it to have a bigger propane tank. We're tired of the snow and cold and headed south next week. We want to be outside too. We've spent so much time at home, I barely ever step outside. You do have a great site and lots of positive reasons to stay. Smart to sell the car, no need for two cars. It is nice not to have a lot of stuff. 👍#7

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Nice, where to in the south? We are planning on Florida in March! We are dying for warmer weather, need the vitamin D. It is nice to see family and friends and not be rushed! Safe travels! Thanks for watching! ~Renee & Kyle

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

@@HappilyEverHanks We lucked out with a spot at Gamble Rogers for a week starting Feb. 15 and then over Caladesi RV Park near clearwater beach for a month. Not sure where we're headed after that.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Awesome!! :) Enjoy it! That sounds wonderful

[@rogergraves242]

I’d Keep that Big app tankLay it sideways when traveling so u got extra Propane for winter time.

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

Your going to need to watch my Dollar tree outside addition pool noodle would have saved Kyle noggin. haha I believe pool noodle will fix your banging on the tank too. If you ever come close to Alabama you have to let us know so we can do a meet up

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL yes! My head needs some pool noodles in its life ASAP. Sounds awesome :) thank y’all so much for stopping by ❤️ love hearing from you!

[@jamesbailey4374]

My thought also "great minds think alike"

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@jamesbailey4374 Absolutely

[@ctscantechnologist]

I have a Grand Design Reflection 150 series 295RL with an on demand water heater. Hopefully you guys have the same water heater. How did you guys prevent the water heater from freezing and ultimately cracking?

[@mondobizarro1868]

Question: Does the snow piled up around the trailer actually help with insulation? Once the wind is blocked from going under the trailer, wouldn't that help keep the underside warm? Oh! And for your sewer connection; if you cut out little spaces for magnets in the corners of the cut out and the piece you put over the opening, you can just stick the cover back in place. Use shoe glue to attach the magnets.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Mondo! Yes!! It does actually help with the insulation of the unit. You are absolutely correct 🙂 That is the best hack EVER! Thank you for sharing this with us! Are you living the RV life??

[@mondobizarro1868]

@@HappilyEverHanks not yet. But moving towards it. I'm in Alaska, so there is a LOT that has to be considered and planned for. I won't be travelling much, just moving into the RV to save $$.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That’s a great way to do it!! Do you have RV parks that stay open year round there?

[@mondobizarro1868]

@@HappilyEverHanks there is one, but it's really expensive. In the long run, it's cheaper to go semi-solar. The trick is going to be finding a place to park. Much research still to be done.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

For sure, there is a lot that goes into it right? Thank you for sharing Mondo 🙂👋🏼 We hope to see you on the new video tonight!!

[@FoodSniper]

Wao ! Sooo much snow...I love it...Could you survive with ALL THIS SNOW? I miss the SNOW ! didn´t the camera freeze?...Because my phone switch off at negative 5 degrees... Well done ! Guy !

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Lol we are trying to survive it all! Keeps coming non stop though, we need to ditch this winter weather and head south already 😄 thank you so much! - Kyle and Renee

[@karlyfilippone4802]

Where in pa are you guys from! Been watching your videos because been thinking about full time and I’ve really enjoyed your videos I live In pa too. You guys are making me want to do this. I own a house only two years and I’m sick of it. All I do is work and I don’t get to enjoy it. Had to hire someone to do my lawn this year because I work Monday-Saturday

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Hey Karly! It's so great to meet you!! We are from Schuylkill County 🙂What about yourself? This is so exciting!! You would totally love the RV lifestyle 😊Do you have the opportunity to work remotely?

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

The poor Solitude! It went through the "Blizzard" ringer for sure! The one thing we believe we would hate most about wintering in an RV would be not being able to see out the windows! That would drive us crazy! LOL! How did your truck get the name Dee?

[@HappilyEverHanks]

She has been holding up well through the blizzards! We are staying super warm. I tell ya that skirting is the way to go 👍🏼 saves us so much propane compared to before! Yes, the not seeing out the windows part is hard. We try to go outside as much as we can to get some exposure to the sun LOL We came up with the name Dee from the truck being a Denali. D...Dee...Denali 😄 eh it’s the best we have come up with so far so we are sticking with it! Lol Hope you guys are staying nice and warm! - Kyle and Renee

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

@@HappilyEverHanks We are currently in New Orleans and it is supposed to snow some next week in New Orleans! That is crazy right? LOL So if y'all want to winter in the south next winter don't do New Orleans, need to go deeper into Florida, LOL

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@BrokenDreamsReborn That is super crazy! Is that normally a thing down there?! We can't wait to head to Florida come March! We are slow on the draw, but better late than never :)

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

@@HappilyEverHanks It is not normal. It is only a small chance though! So we will see!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@BrokenDreamsReborn keep us updated! If you guys do encounter some, stay nice and toasty 😊 sending you guys all the warm vibes we can! ❤️ - Renee and Kyle

[@buildanadventure]

Y'all are absolute troopers! Florida is 80 degrees today, since you asked ;) Great video as always, friends. -Ben and Ang

[@HappilyEverHanks]

That sounds SO nice 😊 We are heading to Florida come March! Cannot wait to escape these winter temperatures!! Thank you guys! Stay "cool" 😉 - Kyle and Renee

[@buildanadventure]

@@HappilyEverHanks aw that’s awesome! If you find yourself in Orlando come say hey!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Sounds great!! :) I know we will be in Pensacola for the first little bit!

[@brianayles4454]

ANOTHER entertaining video! Way to go guys! You gave me just enough info to confirm...winter RV’n isn’t for me! It never really was my plan! I’ve had enough winter living in 🇨🇦. I would REALLY like to see the Coconino County area. I think it’s referred to as the “Scarlet Whorls of Stone”. Not sure if it’s worth a “Happily Ever Hanks” episode, but just a suggestion! Stay warm, stay safe! Looking forward to your video next Thursday!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

LOL I think we honestly found out that winter RV'ing isn't for ourselves either! I bet you are overexposed to the winter being up in Canada and all. You need some hot, sunny days!!Where is the Coconino County area located?? Never heard of that! It intrigues us, so I am sure we can make that an episode one day :)

[@brianayles4454]

@@HappilyEverHanks Coconino County AZ. Known for its scarlet whorl of stone, White Pocket in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Coconino County, Arizona, USA I pulled that all off google. So honestly I have no idea. Looks gorgeous! I would be lying to you if I acted like I knew about it! Won’t do that!!!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

@@brianayles4454 LOL well we had never heard of it before you told us, so you know more than we do about it!! Sounds amazing there 😃 Arizona sounds amazing in general. Wish we could go there now to escape the cold temperatures 🥶

[@RV_with_Noni_and_Beard]

I have to reinforce that handrail advice. We were finishing up winterizing back in October, and in a momentary lapse Noni slipped on the icy top step, and missed all the other steps...so much pain she nearly passed out. She couldn't think straight, her vision was off, she had numbness in her arms and her ears were ringing. Obviously an ER visit. CT scans showed no fractures or concussion. But much better to grab that railing.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Oh my, so sorry that happened to you guys 😔 that’s horrible! So glad that she was ok through it all. With us working in the ER, we don’t want to go there anymore than we have to. Thank you for your personal insight, we definitely will be sure to be extra careful and use that handrail. Are you guys full time RV living?

[@RV_with_Noni_and_Beard]

@@HappilyEverHanks not yet. We have a plan but it's still a couple years out. We're actually grateful we didn't go full time just before the plague struck.

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Awesome! Hope everything works out for y’all I’m getting to be full time :) yeah no doubt, be safe and happy trails to you

[@berylwhite2983]

Dexter says if you don't want blizzards quit going to dairy Queen! When you were outside did I hear Dexter giggling I believe those are kitty Snickers. And Dexter suggests you get a piece of wood to fit in between the propane tank so that it doesn't have any room to bang be glad the state parks don't charge by the paw . You would be broke absolutely great video please get rid of anything but Dexter and maybe each other