You DON'T KNOW About This RV Destination [RV Life]

I bet you don't know about this hidden gem RV camping destination in Wyoming. Through 2+ years of full time RV living, no one ever mentioned Laramie, Wyoming as a must-visit RV destination, but after this video, you will be sure to add it to your next RV trip route!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Laramie Restaurant 1
4:22 Wyoming State Historic Prison
10:20 Laramie Restaurant 2
10:51 Water Transfer While Boondocking
20:36 We killed our RV batteries
22:52 Laramie Restaurant 3
24:14 Laramie RV Camping Options
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*Who are we?*
We’re Victoria & Craig! In 2021, we decided that we needed to make life a little more exciting, so we bought a used fifth wheel and completely renovated it. Then, we sold our house in Tallahassee, Florida and hit the road full time in our RV! We’ve traveled all around the United States (and Baja Mexico!) and fell in love with boondocking in our RV at the most beautiful places. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100. You’ll always find us on some kind of outdoor adventure, whether it’s hiking the Grand Canyon, rock climbing in Yosemite or surfing the shores of Baja Mexico. Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3ssOjGT) to follow along on our full time RV living adventures!

[@wildrvlife]

Be sure to join our email list to stay up to date with our route as we head back east! wildrvlife.com/community/

[@seanprivitt2700]

If yall ever make it back to Wyoming, head over to the Flaming Gorge.

[@philipfareio4445]

Between Sturges and deadwood has a Hosputal 2 lakes and close To The crazy Horse And Mount Rushmore

[@phillip5545]

Boondocking tip: instead of using a bar of soap in the shower, switch to liquid soap. Using bar soap means hours and hours of shower cleaning. Use liquid soap, clean the shower just a couple of times a year. The difference is amazing. We use Pantene shampoo that we buy at Costco. We do however squeegee the glass doors after every shower. Takes all of about 1 minute. While you are doing it, you drip dry a bit!

[@michellenelson6888]

This is my first time watching, but definitely not my last because you do an amazing job with information, editing is A++, the food reviews, prices, and the TIMESTAMPING!!! Just wish I had found you last year when we did our first RVing trip. You need your own show, truly, I hope someone realizes how popular RVing is and has become, then picks you 2 up for hosting it. I wish I had the words for you to realize how much better you are than other one's, so I'll use this word, supercalafragilististicexbealladocious!!!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment, truly! One of our recent videos started getting a lot of views, and with that comes a slew of negative/mean comments from strangers on the internet. But this comment just really made our day! So thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@michellenelson6888]

@@wildrvlife Haters gonna hate, but they can go Poutine themselves, ha ha ha!!

[@mkz6475]

The Milwaukee is very powerful. I’m surprised the Flexzilla hose didn’t collapse. We use the Milwaukees for draining water heaters and I have another one for injecting small amounts of glycol into heat systems. I bought another just for the RV.

[@kenhelmers2603]

You kids are not boring! A joy to watch :)

[@traci635]

Next time you are in Wyoming, check out Casper Mountain or Wind River Canyon over by Thermopolis...then you can enjoy the hot springs 😊

[@AmericaFirst777]

Im so happy for the both of you. You guys are so cute. Enjoy life. Merry Christmas.

[@BillSprague]

Here’s a bit of history. When I went to University of Wyoming, the Territorial Prison served as big barn for the Agricultural College. I had friends who lived and worked in that building , while the went to school. Vedauwoo really is unique. We camped there a lot, while my sons both went to school in Laramie. It means earth born spirit. Thanks for some memories.

[@wildrvlife]

That awesome!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@scottszego3700]

you guys are so cool. love the energy and playfulness. hope one day to cross paths on the open road.

[@lindalowry150]

Another great video! I love watching your videos. They are always very informative and inspirational. I hope to be able to travel by RV one day but I don't know if we will ever be able to. We are not very mechanically inclined and it appears to take a lot of work and knowledge. You guys rock! ❤😊

[@marciatesch3951]

I see you are close to 15k subscribers. Go, go, go!!!!

[@wildrvlife]

I honestly can't believe so many people have subscribed to our channel.

[@jeffreyjohnston6843]

the prison was cool, but I really like where you camped the rocks were awesome

[@wildrvlife]

They were!! For sure some of the coolest rock formations we’ve seen

[@philipfareio4445]

Take a sponge barh

[@laurelnowak7798]

Awesome editing!!

[@dukelane3954]

Great job guys 👍👍👍

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Rich-yq5lr]

Awesome on the pump,

[@philipfareio4445]

Keep going on shows

[@kimhastings2148]

Thank you Love how you explain everything about the area's your in. So so very helpful. Keep up your amazing video's. 🥰

[@wildrvlife]

I'm glad that you're enjoying them!! thank you for watching!

[@Amanda-ut2uc]

Y’all are using the water bladder wrong. Both ends of the water bladder need to be open to allow water to flow faster with air entering the bladder. The hose collapses because it’s sucking without any air flow. Same for when you’re filling the bladder, one end needs to be open and the other obviously has the hose with water going in. To equalize pressure. Hope I explained that well. 😂

[@stevecopelin3881]

i was thinking the same thing, a closed container is difficult to fill or empty, vent it..

[@bobmartens1089]

Love your videos guys

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for watching!!

[@user-qo2kk6gx6t]

Thank you for showing us this town we went and visit on Labor day weekend it was very nice.

[@wildrvlife]

oh I'm so glad you got to visit!! It was such a fun adventure!

[@WSquareTraveler]

Great show 😊

[@wildrvlife]

thank you!

[@destinysisco3142]

Love the prison and food tour.

[@wildrvlife]

glad you enjoyed it! We found the prison tour very interesting but weren't sure if it would be so interesting for everyone not there in person... very cool to see though!

[@lindabrown2211]

Wishing you safe Travels.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!!

[@Rich-yq5lr]

Jalapeño poppers are the best if they are hot

[@juniorparra165]

Love you kids Victoria and Craigory, keep up the videos and I'll keep watching.

[@wildrvlife]

thanks so much for joining us on our adventures!!

[@Ryan-hw3xp]

I have to buy that pump! Thanks for showing us.

[@wildrvlife]

I told y’all you’d be sold! Lol. It really is a great pump

[@godevarcooper9366]

😅😂😂😂 6:53 smells like a big old phart lol

[@cpwatching5647]

Nice transfer pump! I have the Milwaukee M18 inflator. Same small size and works better then expected. Enjoyed the area you showed us. We are considering a visit. Good Job!! Take care.

[@wildrvlife]

Ooh good to know about the inflator pump! Hope you get to visit Laramie, it was such a fun town!

[@bequetta]

The warden’s family stayed on the grounds too😱

[@wildrvlife]

CRAZY right?! And with 25% of prisoners escaping!

[@marciacoker2968]

You two are never boring 😅 my husband and I truly enjoy your videos!! And yes, half Block we have to drive back for something that we forget 😮 Very impressed with the prison, It’s very well kept. All the places you ate at yummy!!! We would have loved to visit you guys but we live in Baja 🐳 🐠🌵🌮🍻come visit aguín 😅 Take care ❤❤🐾🐾

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!! And yeppp, just a little extra exercise when leaving the house, multiple times LOL. what part of Baja are you in? We do plan on going back one day!! Not this winter, but possibly the winter of 2024/2025. i can't wait to go back there, i love it so much

[@NK-xk9kj]

Safe travels back east. Hope your family is okay back in Florida from Idalia. We had friends in Horseshoe have extensive damage. Floridian to Floridian we know how it goes.

[@wildrvlife]

Everyone in our family was good, thankfully, but i'm so sorry to hear about your friends! that area really got hit hard.

[@jeannealex2560]

Hey guy's... We had been to Laramie but unfortunately we were working and did not have the chance to check out the places you did.... We are planning on checking it out next summer... This was a very good video to help us with that... We like that flow meter ...need to find me one.. We leave the house Multiple times before we get to the end of the driveway.... Thanks for the video... As always we enjoyed it.... Stay safe....J&A

[@wildrvlife]

I hope you'll get to do some more exploring the next time you visit, we really enjoyed the area! and YEP, always have to turn around for something LOL 🤣

[@debbiewilson4443]

Loved this video...we have two friends who are currently working there as volunteers...in fact you can very briefly see one of them walking in the broom factory with a broom and a dust pan. They have had an absolute blast working there this summer. The prison did a Butch Cassidy Day event that they said was very entertaining and was so much fun to do with re-enactments of how it might have been when Butch was interred there. And the have toured the area, taking hikes and going to museums.

[@wildrvlife]

We actually met your friends then!! How funny, what a small world! We talked to the gentleman for a while in the broom factory about RVing and he was telling us about his time work camping there.

[@debbiewilson4443]

@@wildrvlife Terry is a hoot. We started workamping with them about 8 years ago right outside Dallas when he trained my hubby to work outside and in maintenance and his wife trained me to work in the office. We have been friends ever since. So glad you liked Laramie... it's on our bucket list

[@davidwilson5642]

Looks like you need a vent if you had a bent the other side, it would pump a lot faster

[@bennydavis6256]

I would have to go with the burger 🍔

[@wildrvlife]

Oh man, they were so good. I was drooling while editing the video. Lol

[@kenhelmers2603]

Laramie looks cool

[@wildrvlife]

It was such a great place to visit!

[@stygertravel]

Born in a Barn also has Peanut butter and Jelly wings! They are really good! Laradise is a great little town!

[@wildrvlife]

I saw that on the menu and thought it sounded good!

[@walterrafolski5662]

Definitely burgers!

[@wildrvlife]

I think those burgers ended up being the best burgers we’ve ever had!

[@tammygreen4552]

We where just there and are at Born in a Barn it was great !

[@wildrvlife]

So good right?! Everything tasted nice and fresh!

[@Sushi2735]

No being the brightest bulb in the tree, this is no surprise to me! 😖😖😖😖😖😖

[@wanderingwithwellness]

Oh heck. I was thinking I totally could have visited - then you crushed that thought. 🥸 Safe travels.

[@gracelomas9548]

Love you young people more videos please ❤️🖐️

[@wildrvlife]

we'll keep em coming!

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I think Wyoming is completely underrated, we really enjoyed our trip through there in 2016, and we were near the end of our epic trip across Canada and back through the States. We had tent camped most of the way so by Wyoming we hit more motels than campgrounds.

[@wildrvlife]

totally agree! It's definitely on our list to come back to and do more exploring

[@Freightmeister]

Nice music selection

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you! Tried some different ones this week, glad you liked them!

[@normalarvdad6035]

The Milwaukee is the pump to go with it is great. Also I bought a shutoff so you can leave it on the low point of the water bladder.

[@wildrvlife]

oh nice idea. Really do love that pump!

[@john.a8334]

Dang, I live here don't tell everyone about this little gem of beautiful town 😊. We want to stay as less populated state. Safe journeys where ever it takes you. Loved that you guys had fun time in Laramie.

[@wildrvlife]

lol it really was such a gem, and I can understand that! It felt very relaxed while we were there because it wasn't so crowded everywhere. Thank you so much!

[@michellenelson6888]

As long as they don't do a show like "Yellowstone," you should be fine. We went through Wyoming and loved visiting, camping and touring there, but living there would be a major cultural shock to most who have grown up in the hustle and bustle, but as for visiting, it's beautiful!! Family in Montana does not like all the people moving or buying up all the properties, but it's like that in most places. Hopefully, Wyoming stays as is because it's beautiful to visit!! We teach our grandkids to leave the areas we stay at to leave it better than we found it, but Wyoming was one place that we didn't haul out more than we brought, so that's awesome that people are respecting the beauty!!!

[@Rjones3146]

Love your videos❤️❤️❤️ I just found you on KZbin have enjoyed all your adventures!! I have some questions, Are you towing on a short bed or standard? And what time of the year were you Wyoming? Seems so empty! Thanks the entertainment and great videos!! ❤ Ruthie

[@rogergraves242]

Yep Follow Guy

[@craigomartin1614]

Where ever go iam going the opposite way then I'll mis the rain lol.

[@jasonbruney8842]

Getcha a pump like what runs for most rvs. 12v dc. But a step up in size. 60 gallons in 15 min.

[@rvtravelstayplay8154]

If y’all make it to south east Idaho, we are Camp Host at Sand Hills RV Resort.. We are located right on the St. Anthony Sand Hills.. We love your channel and would be excited to meet y’all.. Travel Safe.. ! Mark & Bev

[@wildrvlife]

We won’t make it to Idaho this summer but how did y’all like exploring that area? Idaho is definitely on our list!

[@rvtravelstayplay8154]

@@wildrvlife We love Idaho.. It’s been our home state for 15 years.. We went full time in our Tiffin Allegro Bus in June of 2022.. This is our 1st Camp Hosting, however, they have asked us to come back next year for the full season (May - Oct).. We’re gonna be in Prescott Valley Arizona for the Winter..

[@timaz1066]

@@rvtravelstayplay8154 I agree with you on Idaho and actually this whole part of the US as I am in Island Park Idaho now until the end of this month then I will start heading south and I will spend a month in Chino Valley Arizona before I go down to Quartzsite in the middle of November.

[@SJ-EOR]

You guys are just precious! I enjoy your banter and optimism. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alandugan9310]

Hey guys, those pumps are not rated for potable water. Has to do with recycled plastic in the pump housing and even in some pumps, a petroleum based pump packing. I wired my spare rv pump into my seven pin, PEX tube from the bladder to the pump, zero g to the wet bay, turn the valves to siphon to tank, and use both the spare pump and the onboard pump to move the water. Takes 15mins or less to empty a 60 gallon bladder.

[@michaela.aguilar2921]

Always enjoy your videos, youth, energy and bravery. We just crossed and spent some time in Wyoming last week, ran into some rain as well. When filling your water tank, careful to not input water faster than the air can vent out. You don’t want to over pressure and balloon your tank. Safe travels.

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you so much! And good point! Maybe that’s why it seems to top out at 1.5 gpm 😅

[@rogergraves242]

Dammitt Huge Burrito.

[@timrodatz1274]

Yeah are lucky i only been to the TA truck stop and Pilot. 😂

[@wildrvlife]

Haha those are not quite as scenic 😆

[@timrodatz1274]

@@wildrvlife no they're not but good food at TA depends on which one you go to. And I seen so many things I want to go see after I get disability

[@rogergraves242]

Hugs 😂

[@lorih8765]

Nothin’ like a great 🍔 burger!

[@wildrvlife]

Craig's favorite thing to order at restaurants!

[@aaronhendrickson]

You need to turn off the converter if you want the batteries to be charged faster. One personal put a converter from the batteries on each leg for the 50 amp. Next time you need to upgrade the batteries, try and get a 320 amp one.

[@markreynolds9570]

Gota get that hitch out of the back of your truck and go gooseneck. You'll be glad you did.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Don't think he can do gooseneck with that megacab.

[@wildrvlife]

We would love the extra space but we do definitely make use of that slider hitch with all the boondocking places we go and tight turns we end up on. (And yeah the mega cabs only come in short beds so you end up needing a slider hitch)

[@jamesb1955]

Does Brinkley approve of gooseneck hitches ? I know with some manufacturers they do not approve them. With the direct downward stress not being able to be distributed across a regular flat surface of a regular hitch, it does take its toll.

[@pamelawaterman3960]

Or Anderson hitch

[@AmericanAdventuresTJ]

Not sure about the Z, but on their toy hauler the gooseneck is an option from the factory.@@jamesb1955

[@sherriewilson4379]

Loved the Laramie area. Stayed at Vedauwoo which is fantastic. Day tripped to the snowy range abut 30 min west of Laramie, wow what a beautiful place and hardly any people. We will be back👍

[@wildrvlife]

We will definitely be back to the area because we didn’t get to go to the Snowy Range and I really wanted to, it looked like it would be beautiful! And it was so nice to be in a less populated place, so peaceful!

[@rogergraves242]

U got enough Jalapeño peppers

[@taresamorales8088]

Looked like a great place to visit!

[@wildrvlife]

It turned out to be so much more fun than we expected!

[@kennethwoodhouse2020]

What is your tow vehicle? You have the gooseneck hitch, what are the advantages? Love your channel!

[@philipfareio4445]

Between Sturges and deadwood town In Wyoming or south dakotas

[@seekingadventures]

Instead of pumping water through the nautilus system I built an adapter to mount to the 1-1/2” drain valve of the fresh water tank. There is so much restriction with all the plumbing and valves in the nautilus system it cuts down the flow. I bet if you did the same you would be able to get 4-5 gpm with your pump filling your tank.

[@wildrvlife]

ohh interesting! I bet that would be a lot faster!

[@rogergraves242]

Peter pipper popper

[@badgerpa9]

I hope you checked out Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters in Casper WY. Stay safe and healthy.

[@wildrvlife]

we didn't make it there, will have to add it to the list for next time!

[@badgerpa9]

@@wildrvlife It is worth it especially if you want a hat and some good boots.,

[@cheapreviews0]

Time to upgrade that battery bank...

[@wildrvlife]

We agree! 😆

[@Rich-yq5lr]

Here I colorado covid is rampant,no joke

[@myakkacityriders1341]

we bought a Class A we will see you on the road

[@wildrvlife]

yay!! hope to see you along the way sometime!

[@lancebauer5010]

I'm from wyoming and jackson hole and even though it's beautiful it's not the wild west town it used to be 😢

[@grayfox9911]

That made me hungry! 😊 It looks like the doggies were having a good time1

[@wildrvlife]

All the food was seriously so good, and we’re kind of picky because we like eating out and aren’t so easily impressed 😆 And the dogs LOVED that spot. Leeland thinks he’s a gymnast or something and just hops from rock to rock with no care in the world! Lol

[@dalemarshall9736]

I like my little water meter like that to help me fill my tank part full if I don't want to totally fill the tank for travel.

[@wildrvlife]

yes! it is good for that too

[@timf6916]

Just asking, is that pump WATER Portable safe to drink? My Milwaukee water pump has grease around the shaft. That is petroleum-based. Not to drink. Hehehe you guys are FUN TO WATCH. You remind me of myself 30 years ago. LOL

[@wildrvlife]

Not totally sure if it’s rated as potable water safe or not 😅 granted, we both grew up in the country drinking out of garden hoses that were just laying around in the yard so our tolerance for a little bit of “something” in our water is probably higher than most 🤣

[@wildrvlife]

And thank you for watching!! 🙌🏼

[@Loganstoolbox]

I love Laramie. Went to wyotech there in 2005. Pretty cool place. We just did a year on the road so if you need any recommendations out east to stay out that way let me know. We only stayed in RV parks though.

[@wildrvlife]

we will be heading back to the east coast very soon! mostly visiting family up and down the coast, but going to do some exploring too. If you've got any favorite parks in Georgia, let us know! we'll be traveling around there a bit.

[@hrdcoreme]

Our ausi does the same thing then rolls over on his back like I don’t understand why you would leave this cute little me

[@wildrvlife]

hahah yep, dogs are so funny. gotta love em!

[@rogergraves242]

Bye Y’A

[@cynthialahti-wong1800]

Neither choices appeal to me, have no idea about the first and hate jalapenos! But guys enjoy😘

[@wildrvlife]

Lol it did end up being very good!

[@Bunkysworkshop]

Well my youngsters my question is how do you keep the inside of the water bladder sanitized? As for dumping you water into the Rv I have a little idea. Back your truck up to the fresh water inlet and use a short hose and it should drain quickly. From the bed of the truck right into the Rv.

[@wildrvlife]

We’re just using the same method they recommended for the fresh water tanks on RVs and using a bit of bleach inside and then flushing it with water…..hopefully that works 😆

[@Robert-uq5ew]

Look forward to your road trip to Michigan 🎉

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you for watching. I'm kind of excited about going back east.

[@Ryan-hw3xp]

Come to Utah!!

[@wildrvlife]

one day!! there's so many places in Utah we want to visit

[@rogergraves242]

Bugrogi

[@rogergraves242]

Fried Pickles Spears

[@BackyardEngineer334]

Victoria in prison??? Noooooooooooo!!!

[@wildrvlife]

Hahah right?! What could I possibly have done?? 😆😆🤣

[@dixiemae5042]

37th from Knoxville 🫣

[@wildrvlife]

Thank you!

[@user-mw3on3hq2v]

Hey here is an idea for 17:58 the water pumping from the bladder to the rv Lower the pump which increases the head on the pump that will increase the flow rate.

[@wildrvlife]

ahh thank you!

[@jkn101]

How are you liking the storage. Do you feel it’s enough? Or do you wish you had more? We are waiting for the 3610 before we decide on a change from a toy hauler. My vote would have been the burger too. Looked amazing!! 😋

[@wildrvlife]

we feel like it's enough! we did do a thorough cleaning of our basement in the old RV before moving everything over. the extra little storage area in the back is nice too, which we didn't have in the last rig

[@bobmartens1089]

Burgers!!

[@wildrvlife]

They did turn out sooo good!

[@godevarcooper9366]

Japelino pepper burgers??

[@nextministries8393]

Please tell me what type of phone you used to capture this video. Really good quality! Thanks. Love your channel. Its the highlight of of the first of my week.

[@wildrvlife]

So glad we get to be a part of your week! We actually just use my iphone 14 pro to film our videos!

[@wildrvlife]

Drone shots are a DJI Mini 3 Pro

[@nextministries8393]

@@wildrvlife Absolutely amazing what you guys do! Watching new episode now actually. Lol. What editing software do you guys use? Your eye for detail is very unique.

[@wildrvlife]

@@nextministries8393 we use Davinci Resolve and Craig does all the editing, he does a really great job with it! We also use wireless DJI mics that connect with the iPhone for better sound quality

[@Surfmonkey-Gear]

Hose diameter is an issue...those expanding hoses tend to have a tiny id

[@wildrvlife]

yes, true!!

[@willieninefivenine6476]

Where did you get your camp chairs and the carpet?? They look comfy.❤

[@wildrvlife]

They are the padded club chairs from Camping World! And the rug is actually from World Market (called the Rio Mat)

[@willieninefivenine6476]

@@wildrvlife thanks.

[@donitaarender7839]

I sure Enjoy watching your channel. I have a random question for ya. Lol. What kinda truck cover lid to you have?? And would you buy it again? I'm looking for a truck cover for my GMC. And yours rolls up and out of the way. So would appreciate your input. Thanks

[@donitaarender7839]

Also what month is it that y'all are in Wyoming? I'm hoping to visit next year. And wanted to see about the time and weather. Thanks

[@wildrvlife]

The truck bed cover is by a brand called retrax. They are the best one for this style of bed cover, which also makes them kind of pricey. I went with an off brand one before it, and it broke in the first 6 months. We were in Wyoming for about two weeks in mid-August. The temps were pretty good, with a couple of days being cold due to rain and overcast, where we were.

[@mikewadams1]

Awesome area! I will put it on the list. 2 years until retirement. Unless of course we hit the lottery 😊 Keep the videos coming.

[@wildrvlife]

Woot woot! Almost there!! Thanks for watching!

[@Rich-yq5lr]

Will there be a time that both of you will tire of the hwy and want to get a small house somewhere or just have it for safety?good luck

[@timaz1066]

Did you guys add to your battery capacity yet? And if so, what is it now?

[@wildrvlife]

Not yet, but hopefully, we are doing something soon.