Towing a Bigger Trailer, the Pandemic & a Devastating Loss
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- After destroying our RV and overcoming it in January, we got back on the road and from February to July we continued our 2020 travels although we were faced with towing a bigger trailer, navigating the pandemic, and coping with a completely unexpected and devastating loss to our little family.
If this is your first time here, my name is Dan and my wife Barbara and we are Wanderinwhilewecan. Barbara and I met at the end of the world, in Patagonia, Chile, lived & traveled through South America before relocating to the US to begin our life exploring North America. We take you along with us as we live a nomadic lifestyle and share our experiences.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:44 Summary of travels from Feb to July
00:03:13 Hensley Hitch & Towing a Bigger RV
00:09:09 Getting Back to Normal & Lake Mead
00:12:59 Exploring Sedona, AZ
00:13:32 Navigating the Pandemic
00:19:05 "Quarantine" in Page, AZ
00:20:10 Our world-traveling dogs
00:25:27 Exploring Utah & Colorado
00:27:45 An Impossible Decision
00:40:05 A Devastating Loss
00:42:38 The End
Music - ANIMD0GJVCDCUXPB
I watched this video and all the emotions came flooding back to the day where I went through the exact same thing. Never thought that the day I walked into the Vets office that I'd be walking out after having to make the same choice. I held my dog in my arms and just before the shot was given, she looked up at me with the most trusting eyes. Then went limp in my arms. I had my dog for 12yrs and haven't had one since. The hurt of having to put her down is not something I care to endure again. I do wish you the best in your future.
Thank you Tom and yes it is absolutely brutal especially considering dogs are pure love. Thank you for you kind words and for watching!
We had to put 3 of our dogs down, and one cat, so I can feel your pain. They traveled with us everywhere. They were our babies even though they got old. We have one cat left and another that found her way into our lives. We sold our trailer, bought a class c, but sold it after a year and now we have an even older 5th wheel. My husband said he felt like he knew you. Get a good 3/4 ton Chevy Silverado duramax diesel turbo truck. We bought ours used in 2021. It's a beast (that's his name) it's pulling a 36 ft 5th wheel with no issues. 1/2 ton pickups are horrible for pulling travel trailers
Bought a 23 foot 4600 pound camper in 2022. Towing it with a Ford Ranger 4x4 XLT rated to pull 7500 pounds. The camper dealership installed the e2 weight distribution/sway bar. When they first hooked up the trailer with the weight distribution bar, the back of my truck sank down pretty low. They then made adjustments to the bar shifting more of the weight to the front of the vehicle that perfectly leveled out my truck with camper attached. They showed me the before and after pictures. I do not know what adjustments they made that shifted the weight. It's beyond my area of expertise and understanding, but was happy with the results and I assume it was easier to do with a smaller camper. We lost our dog of 15 years, Pepper, in 2021. Similar situation, he was sick and not going to get better. The Veterinarian told us she recommended we put him down and if Pepper were her dog she would do the same. Very emotional day watching him look up at us when the Vet gave him the shot. We do not want to re-live that again so we decided not to get another pet. Pepper was our only pet, so we decided he would be our last. If Barbara had not found Roomie when she did, he may not have survived. You were able to give him years of happiness he otherwise would not have enjoyed.
I just saw your video. I know you hurt, I lost my puppy November 2019 and still have a hard time with it. I don't think I will ever get over it. Praying you can find peace, Its better they don't suffer, even tho we have the loss. I pulled a tag along rv and a 5th wheel all over the south east, loved it, but was always on the watch for troubles pulling them. Lucky enough I never had any problems. It was a wonderful time. At 73 years old my traveling time is over, but will always miss it.
Thank you for sharing..hug
My heart goes out to you two on the loss of Roomie. You experience took me back to the day 23 years ago when I had to make that choice with my J.D. she was full of cancer and it was time, but I sat in the car outside of the Vets office afterwards and cried like a baby. Roomie will be with you forever in your hearts, take my word on that.
Great videos series by the way.
Thank you so much Scott! I really appreciate it. It's amazing, it seems like you still feel it like it was yesterday and that was 23 years ago and for me it's the same and yet it was only 2 years ago. As hard as it is, it's also kind of nice they save such a special place in our hearts. Thank you for watching!
I am so sorry for your loss. THat is one of the hardest thins I have ever had to do. I didn't have another dog for a very long time. Our Lucy is a 12 pound YorkiePoo that is 8 yrs old. I have recently started thinking about when she passes away and the heartache we will have. You did all you could do and gave Roomy the best life you could. You will always have the memories.
So sorry for your loss! Its never easy. Dogs are just so lovesble
Love Barbara's accent.
So sorry for your loss. So glad you were brave enough (and that they allowed you) to be with him at the end - it really helps them to have their family with them when you have to say goodbye.
Thank you for your message! We were SO glad we could be there for him.
Wow, thank you for sharing. Beautiful pictures.. crazy adventures.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s not that they are pets but it’s the place they occupy in our hearts.
I’m watching this late, I’m so sorry for your loss of Roomie,
I lost my friend, companion,
And my love this past December.
It’s so hard to go through,
Again my condolences.
I enjoy your adventures, thank you!
Thank you so much Dean! I am sorry for your loss as well and hope you are doing better. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
It was the other vets fault for not doing more testing to make sure there's no health problems then he wouldn't even answer your phone calls that man shouldn't even be a vet..... So sorry for your lost... I had a horse that i got from a local friend and I gained her trust and we had many of adventures together and one day on my birthday I went to give her a treat and she never turned down a treat I called her but with no response so I thought she was just being stubborn but reality hit me when I saw her... That hit harder than I ever experienced before I had so many questions and she was perfect the day before and my answers I will never no ... And all I have is all the memories of the years that I had with her... But I thought I would share that with you....
I watched your 2 videos about the trials and tribulations you've went through in 2020. I must say you guys are definitely survivors and a tribute to the saying " just keep going". I cried with you when you told Roomie's story. He sounded like an amazing friend and I know how hard it was to make the decision you did. Over the years we've had to make the same decision more than once. It's never easy to let go of someone you love so much, but your love for them is what gives you the strength to let them go. Safe travels 🙏 💕 I look forward to your next video. 🙂
Thank you so much Dee!! That is really kind of you and we appreciate it. Yea I suppose it is comes with the territory of owning a pet, that at some point you are going to lose them. We do want to get another dog at some point even knowing this because they give so much joy that I think it is worth the pain of saying goodbye. Thank you for watching!
In this very dense and amazing adventure, 2020 absolutely was a year of much overcoming for you. Thinking about giving up everything is very natural for those who truly love and value the best that life offers us. The accident with the trailer, the separation from Roomie, for those who have the chance to get to know you better, you know how to recognize your strengths. All very intense, emotional story, sad yes, but full of truth. I love you both!
Thank you Reggie!! Yea it was a hell of a year! Thankfully we had our families there to support us as we were going through each incident and so thankfully for you and Sandra. We love you too!
Wow been following you guys and I hope in your memories, the good out weighed the bad on your journey. You are true survivors. So very sorry about Roomie 🐾 he will always be with you and know you gave him the best life ever. ❤Safe travels
Just couldn't sleep and stumbled across your video. What a flood of emotions that came back to me watching this. Me and my wife lost our two doxies, one in 2018, and the other last June. It has truly been the hardest thing we have been through other than the loss of a parent. Both passed away in our home and I buried them beside each other. My heart goes out to you both. I know they say time heals all wounds, but it takes a long time. Best of luck to you guys. You're both lucky to have each other and I wish you the best! God Bless!
Thank you, Douglas! I am also sorry about your losses. All the best to you too!
As a pet owner we have all been through this, but each time hearing stories from others ( I may not even know) has broken my heart. 😢
After 37 years together my husband died on April 29 2022, I think the loss of a pet is just as painful as losing a family member. They are family. Now it's just me and my loving dog Nala. We'll be back on the road soon. She's all I have now and hope to give her the most wonderful life any dog could have. It's time to go to Colorado and revisit all the wonderful places we enjoyed so many years ago. Thank you for sharing the story of your loss.
Thank you so much and I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure it is still very fresh in your mind and we are sending healing thoughts. Safe travels when you get back on the road and give a hug to Nala :) Enjoy Colorado!
So very sorry for your loss. I so know your pain as we loss our best friend Tucker. So happy that Fritz has a clean bill of health.
Ditto, so many others here in the comments. I lost 5 cats in 4 years, one we had had for 16 years, born the year we were married. The first one we had to put down, I cry like it's the same day, every time I think of each of those days... it never goes away, we move past the grief in longer spurts. Watching this, I cried again, like my heart could not take it again. It's truly devastating to lose a loved fur child. They are like our children. We never had kids. We now have 6 more, I would be lying if I didn't look at each one and feel my heart break again at the thought of losing them. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I was born and raised in Colorado (Denver metro area - mostly up north) its the saddest place to go in my heart. It's nothing like it was from my childhood to my early adulthood. Everything has changed its just awful. The state while still gorgeous, it's mountains and Rocky mountain beauty - the people have corroded it. Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana awesome places...I grew up vacationing in many of those places, we moved to Montana (Kalispell) for 7 years, it's our hearts home forever. I'm sad you stopped RVing here but I'm sure you have great reasons and are moving forward there with adventure. These days are so uncertain for us all over the world. May God bless you and keep you...
Absolutely agree Lisa and thank you for your thoughtful comment. This was the first time I really lost a pet (as a child I didnt understand) but wow it was difficult but still think the love that they give is worth the pain of the loss and would absolutely adopt another dog when the time is right but thankfully we still have Fritz :) Btw, this didn't stop us from RVing, we continued although in the next video, if I ever finish it :( , did result in us quitting but there is much more to that story. Thanks for watching!
So sorry for the loss of your sweet friend. We too lost 2 dogs the first year of Covid. 1 to old age and 1 to a brain tumor at 11 years old. Like you we were broken and devastated.. I wonder if the Vet ever mentioned Valley Fever to you. This is a bacterial infection that comes from bacteria spores that live in the soil and is especially prevalent in the SW ie, NV, CA, AZ and is seeing an uptick even in the mid west. It’s almost always lethal to dogs which are especially prone because their noses are always to the ground. People get Valley Fever as well and although there is no cure they tend to recover and manage. It takes a long time to get over the loss of your pet but I hope your memories bring you some comfort.
What an absolutely beautiful video. My wife and I have been thinking about “Packing it in” and going on an adventure much like what you two are doing. While researching what kind of RV to consider purchasing I came across your videos. We don’t have dogs but we do have two furry little friends, 🐈⬛ kitties. Shadow & Kitty. They are such a Hugh part of our lives and I’m still not sure how we would work that out. I can’t even imagine the awful pain that you must have experienced making that decision. I’m so sorry for you both that you had to go through that. I’m getting ready to watch your “3rd” video and I can’t imagine what could be left that you haven’t gone through. It’s so kind that you’ve both taken the time to make these videos and share your adventures. I’m sure Roomie in somewhere in “Doggie” heaven making someone else smile 😊 every day. Ok , here goes, time to watch your 3rd video. Thanks for posting your adventures. Scott
Thank you so much Scott! Yes traveling with your pets is amazing although it can be difficult when you are in a place where you don't know the vet and have to trust a stranger. We really appreciate your kind words and yes...I really need to finish the final part to the video...been busy while in Turkey but if you want to follow along with our current adventures check us out in Instagram.
I can't even watch, our dog is 12 and the past month I am seeing what I don't want too. He goes to the vet in 2 weeks for a check up. He will be our last dog, seeing him age is hard. Sorry for your loss. I cant imagine the hurt right now.
It's crazy to think that this all happened from Jan to July... what a cray year. It was a lot and I am so proud of us, especially of you that kept us going strong! :) Love you, babe!
We absolutely have never had a year with so much bad but also so much good at one time. I couldn't have made it through without you. I love you!
Hi, Barbara and Dan. Great video. Roomie was a good looking doggie and I'm glad you have the videos to remember him by. Take care. I'm looking forward to more of your travelogues. Be safe!
Thanks Carmen! Hope you and Robert are well
You are absolutely wonderful at making these videos of your adventures and you both have a very pleasant voice, smile and easy to follow and be a part of your adventure. I wish there were other adventures you both could do and share.
You two seem like such sweet genuine ppl.
So sorry to hear about Roomie, I cried for you and remembering what I felt as I put my dog down, as she had cancer and I asked the vet if she was in pain, she said yes and I immediately told the vet to put her down because I always said that you can't keep the dog alive for yourself, that's just selfish and wrong. . Watching the life leave her body. I never cried so much, so I really felt you pain and heartbreak 💔.
Thank you Ken, I completely agree with what you said. It is tough because you miss them so much but at one time or another you have to say goodbye. Just have to think of all the good times but damn it's crazy how much the mean to us. Yea being there as they go is just brutal. Thank you for your kind words and for watching.
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet boy. It is such an extremely difficult thing to do. We had to have one of our doxies put to sleep during Covid, as well. They allowed us to be with her as she went to sleep. I think it was a great comfort to her, but to us as well. Prayers for y’all as you continue to miss him. Much love to you both. From SC, Jane❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Mike, we really appreciate it. I am sorry to hear of your loss. That is such a difficult thing to go through. At least we can both take comfort in that we gave our dogs a great life.
Towing can be very stressful. As you found out, Ram 1500 pickups with coil suspension are not much for tow rigs as equipped stock. The last half ton pickup I had was a 1997 Chevy Silverado. I sold it for a 1993 GMC K2500 and later a 2001 C2500 silverado duramax. It’s what I tow with now. I have a 21’ hi low I towed with my 1/2 ton with no issue. I don’t even use the load distributing hitch with my 3/4 ton. I have a 32’ 1994 fleetwood fifth wheel that my late father bought to stay in on my 4 acre property when he visited. I used my 3/4 ton to move it when he bought it. I would not tow the fifth wheel with it on a regular basis. Even though according to the specs, it is within the safe parameters, I believe a 1 ton dually would be much safer, because of the extra stability and larger margin for safety.
Wish they had a heart ❤️ to tap instead of just a like/dislike. They are family not just a pet. I will cry like a newborn when my Hannah goes. Many tears and much love 💕
Thank you so much!!
So sorry for your loss. Roomy looks a little like my miniature dachshund Baby. She went to heaven in 2018. That space in my heart has yet to be filled. It takes time as most people will tell you.
Thank you Stephanie! Those are beautiful dogs and so sweet!
sorry for the loss of your home and your family member. im a full time traveler of 6 years and have two dogs with me as well....things happing to my home and my dogs while one the road is never far from the front of my mind, and things do happen. you are blessed to have not been hurt in the wreck, and i hope for your best durring your recovery after loosing Roomie.
BTW: I was born in Utah and lived in Turkey
traveling with the gramkracker (aka Radie)
Wow!! We have a lot in common don’t we? Regarding the crash, absolutely relieved that we were okay because the material stuff can always be replaced which is why when we lost Roomie we were questioning staying on the road because we lost one of our own which was so painful to deal with. What part of Utah are you from? I was born in Bountiful (right next to Salt Lake). Also, where in Turkey did you live? We spent some time in Istanbul and loved it and have been loving Bodrum! I checked out your channel and you have some awesome adventures yourself! I look forward to following along. Thank you so much for your comment and chat soon!
Sorry that you lost one of your fur kids, it is very sad time and you have to mourn that loss. We had that happen back inSept or 2020. Our Taylor had cancer and there wasn’t much we really could do, it just kept growing. It was very sad time. He died at home and I was with him when he left us. My daughter helped me put him in the car (86lb) and we drove him to the pet crematory and they were awesome. They gave us envelope w his fur in it plus a foot print in clay and the put his ashes in a beautiful decorative wood box. I told my dad that I wanted another dog but I wanted a big standard poodle, but wasn’t ready yet for another dog yet. My dad agreed that I could get another dog if I wanted. But was not ready yet. Then in Aril 2021I lost my dad, still no pup yet, we went on vacation in october2021. When we got back started looking for standard poodles. Didn’t get one got a golden doodle F1B, more poodle. Loved him, Montgomery, then in May we ended up (2022) we ended up with our Roxy our Sheepdoodle F1B also. Love them so much but still miss my Taylor. Mourn your fur child then get another one.
We lost our 13 year old retriever 6 months ago. We rescued her when she was 2 and she became a certified therapy dog. She travelled everywhere with us for 11 years and was. such a huge part of our lives. So so hard to say goodbye. My heart goes out to you both. ❤️🐾
Thanks Ellen, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Dogs are such blessings on our lives and so amazing that you shared her as a therapy dog! Thanks for your nice comment and for watching!
Sorry for the loss of Roomie…
My sisters dog got a bacterial infection from being in lake water so watch the type of water they jump into to play
I know I am seeing this late from when you posted it, but my heart goes out to you. I have had multiple times in my life had to say good-bye to my 4-legged children. A couple I did not have to decide, but all broke my heart and I think of them all the time. We currently have 3 kids, 7, 5 and 2. They give us lots of love and my my yr old girl, Coco, heard and saw me feeling your pain and jumped up on my lap and gave me a hug. I look forward to the day that I will see them all at Rainbow Bridge. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 to you both during this difficult time.
Thank you, Deb! We appreciate your kind message and we are sorry for all your losses too.
This was our first but we can't imagine that it would ever be easier :( Cheers to Coco, what a sweet girl!!! Lucky you!
Anyone watching this video now and getting scared to pull a travel trailer. Make sure your pickup can safely tow your rig. Based on the photos, they upgraded from their crashed rig to a GD Imagine 2670MK which is 32' long with a GVWR of 8,500 lbs. Something this size can technically be pulled behind some half ton pickups but if you want to pull it safely and comfortably, you at least need a 3/4 ton pickup.
Breaks my heart. Sending LOVE... ❤❤
Thank you Lamar! Much appreciated
I am so Sorry to hear that. Rommie definitly is a Star in the Sky. God bless you both.
Thank you Jeffferson! That was a really nice comment, I appreciate and thank you for watching!
We had to put down our fur baby Golden Retriever Buck after 15 years of love. This was excruciating! We held him as he expired, but I can so identify. I think the hardest thought is that they are so completely dependent on their owners and you feel you have just let them down....there is nothing that can solice the way you feel in this situation. So Sorry for your loss, he's probably playing with our Buck somewhere over the rainbow right now!
I feel your pain. Had to let go of my 18 yr old (31/2 lb) Lilo. It’s been 4 yrs I’m still grieving
Losing a dog is so hard. I loss my Malamute 3 years ago and I think of him everyday. I am so sorry
Yes, it really is and the impact that they have is incredible. Thank you for your kind words Greg!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you Don!
I'm so sorry for your loss. This is just as traumatic as losing a child.
Thank you so much Carol!
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Thank you Henry!
You guys are troopers. Straight up.
Man!!! This video was intense but very real
It seems like. Hang in there.
Thanks Erick, yes it was tough to make and despite it being almost 2 years ago when it happened, when we began telling it, all of the emotions just come rushing back. Thank you for watching and your nice comments.
My condolences to you for your loss. I know all too well how hard it is to lose your best friend. My Bonnie girl passed away from old age. I took her to the vet because she wasn't behaving like herself, including eating and the vet advised that I put her down, but I just couldn't do it. I took her home and she passed away naturally and peacefully that night, tucked up in her bed. I was absolutely distraught (it felt like a piece of me had died with her) and it took years for my heart to heal! I had taken her back to the vets and put her in a bag to be cremated, which was hard but something that was important for me to do. Whether you believe it or not, her spirit came to me one last time to let me know that she's been cremated and to say goodbye. I still feel her around me from time to time. R.I.P. Bonnie. R.I.P. your Roomie.
Thank you for sharing your story! We had a similar experience after losing Roomie. The next evening after putting him down, we were watching the sunset which ended up being so beautiful and both Barbara and I felt like it was Roomie saying goodbye to us. It gave us some peace and a moment we will both remember for the rest of our lives. I am sorry to hear about Bonnie. It sounds like she had a very good life and was dearly loved.
@@wanderinwhilewecan Aw, that's so precious! I am sure it was Roomie saying a final farewell - or "until next time." You're so welcome!
So sorry for your loss
Thank you Julie, we appreciate it!
So sorry for you’re loss. Very sad we do all we can for our pets. I have had three dogs put down in the past very sad.
Thank you! Yes, it is inevitable and all you can do is enjoy the time that you have. Thanks for watching!
I'm full-time and always ck when I go anywhere the closet ER VET as everything always happens on weekends it seems. I had a cat of 17yrs put down end of Nov and my 21 yr old put down Jan 5th. I luckily landed a camp spot 8 miles from a 24 hour vet. Not cheap but worth the extra when needed. I know they where old but feel the 16 yr old could have been saved but like you my decision time was so short and I still question my choice. During covid I drove 92 miles one way 2 week apart and for undisclosed illness believed to be cancer of my 18 yr old kitty. She was put to sleep of course on a Sunday. Now all my Sr. Cats are gone and I now have one cat much like your Fritz not liking all the attention I have to give.
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Thank you Annamay!
Also, many of my human friends lack the capacity to assist their pets to pass over. This has become my Super Power.
Ironic that I'm watching this today, one year ago, we had to put down our sweet girl Shelby after losing her fight with cancer. I feel your pain and my heart goes out to you. Safe travels!
Aw, I’m sorry for your loss. Poor girl! Thank you for your kind comments and for watching!
Ok. 2nd video watch. Literally was close to making a life or death decision about our dog today... worked out positively. Got me hooked how you got to Turkey. Remote working... envious... but also understand the discipline that goes with it. Will wait for the next video. I am very rural... so I feel that our life wasn't as impacted during the "pandemic" as others... totally get that... but I have been worrying about my employees throughout the years.
Hey Michael! Yes it absolutely take a lot of self discipline although it’s easier for others (I’ve been doing it for over 10 years). And when you have employees it absolutely adds another element because you would probably need to be on a similar schedule or timeframe to them but if you ever have any questions just let me know. I HIGHLY recommend Turkey. Such a beautiful country, people are amazing, food is delicious…I just can’t say enough good things about our experience here. Thanks for watching!
I would really suggest you consider either downsizing the camper or upgrading to a more capable truck. I did a mind numbing amount of research before setting on my choice.
Love the videos & sorry for your loss.
Excellent
Excellent
Thanks mom!!
We had the same type experience with our girl Emmie, we are a blended family and Emmie was all of ours. She came to us to help us and 5 kids become family, I still tear up when I think about that day, and it was our anniversary. The sweet thing was it was pre covid and most of our large blended family was in the room with us. Emmie left with her entire family at her side. It is one of the toughest things to endure. I am just now considering adding to our family with a pup.
Ugh…yes it really is so difficult and we also want to get another dog because I think all the joy the give is worth the pain when the leave us. Thank you for your comment and all the best of your search for a new pup!
We lived in Adana! We loved the people and enjoyed our short time there compliments of the USAF.
Hi Cathy, that’s great! Thank you for the comment and watching the video!
If u would have throttled your trailer brake control emergency brake button right there on ur trailer brake module. It's would have applied the brakes to ur trailer only and it would have pulled back on ur truck straightening u and the trailer out. The alternative is speeding up also causing the trailer to straighten up being pulled by ur truck harder. These big heavy hitches aren't the answer in my opion. The Hensley hitch is a pain in the ass to hook up from what I've heard
That was excellent journalistic material.
Haha maybe I picked the wrong career!
@@wanderinwhilewecan There are times when I feel like I am towing a bigger trailer.
Oh I see these are from years ago. Right on man, good content
Thank you! Yup...I had filmed quite a bit but just never got around to actually making the videos....just took me 2 years LOL!
OMG that was hard to watch. I went through losing my Yellow lab to cancer back in 2018. Went to the vet thinking I was coming home with her only to have to make that same decision you were faced with. I thought she would live forever and to only have her for 10 years was horrible. I feel your pain. You guys are so cute together. Hope all is well now😀
Dang bro. What you went thru sounds like we went thru with our yellow lab as well. Thought she ate something and she was hacking bad but in the end it was a respiratory issue and cancer. We had to make the same decision. Insane.
Oh wow. I’m sorry. When a lab stops eating you know there is a problem!! She would always get into something outside. Eating a part of a corn cob cost over 3k!! But in the end lymphoma got to her. Worst day of my life as you know all to well.
Absolutely, I think we all have an amount of time we expect our dog to live in the back of our minds and when something comes up, whether it be cancer, a bacterial infection or something else, it doesn’t seem fair, like you were robbed of the missing time you thought you would get. Thank you for your kind words and I am sorry that you had to go through something similar. It isn’t easy.
Wow I had no idea I would be watching RV videos and end up in tears! I’m so sorry for your loss of Roomie. My dog is my best friend and I’m in the process of selling my house and buying an RV to travel with my dog/best friend.
What a nice compliment, thank you! Congratulations on the life change! Having a dog with you as you travel is amazing. You will love it. Be careful of cactus. We think what happened to Roomie was he swallowed a piece of a cactus that had hairs which stuck inside and caused the bacterial infection. The southwest is notorious for these types of plants so best to keep your best friend on a leash. Thank you for watching!
@@wanderinwhilewecan thanks for the advice I’m definitely worried about things like that and had no idea about cactus.
I know the feelings, I lost my dog the same way. Had him for 16 years
We are so sorry for you loss too :(
I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I'm wondering if Roomie had a tic or even a bacteria that came from the water through your travels. It is so hard to lose a pet. They are like your children. That same year 2020, we went through the lose of 3 of our cats. Each one was every other month, from April to August. It was devastating. To this day it has affected me. Sending prayers of healing to both of you ❤️
I'm from Utah too. Glad you got to explore It there.
Take care and be safe. ❤
Oh, Rushelle I am so sorry to hear about your losses! I can't even imagine your pain :( . We are not quite sure either, the vet could not give us an explanation. I doubt that was a tick cause we are very on point with their medications but bacteria from the water or a plant is definitely a good guess.
crying!!!!!!
Re the hensley hitch: We bought a 30' trailer in 2017 and an F150 to pull it. All of the specs said that we could pull that trailer and even something much heavier. We bought a good weight distribution hitch as well but I couldn't get past the way the wind would push me around on the road. I was constantly correcting the steering wheel every time the road veered or the wind direction changed or when being passed by a semi. We researched this as well and after seeing the KYD video on the hensley hitch we bought one. We're in Canada, so paid very dearly for it.
Long story short I found that it corrected all of my concerns. No trailer suck at all and it handled the wind just fine! We found the hooking up to be a bit more difficult and also when the truck and trailer were pointing up or down at the hitch point we had difficulty getting the trailer off the hitch and even more difficulty getting it back on once off. The truck and trailer had to be on the same plane or the "stinger" bound up in the shaft.
Anyway all was well until we got caught by a bad cross-wind one day. It blew us , truck and trailer, right into the next lane. Fortunately no one was in the lane and we survived it all, but my confidence in the setup was broken.
In the end we broke down and bought an F350 PSD. It actually weighs more than the trailer full-loaded. We scrapped the hensley and went back to the original weight distribution hitch. All has been well since. Last summer I almost clipped a curb taking a corner... just forgot I had a trailer back there.
Not knowledgeable enough to preach to anyone about this subject, just throwin' my 2 cents worth into this.
Happy travels everyone!!
Wow, first off, I just want to say that I am glad that there was no other traffic in the oncoming lane and you escaped any major accident there. Second, I would completely agree that the Hensley hitch while does eliminate trailer sway, if it is windy you will still pushed around. If I had a 3/4 ton truck like your upgrade, I wouldn't go with the Hensley hitch. It's too much money, and if you know how to use your trailer brakes, and you keep your speed down you will be fine with a normal anti-sway & weight distribution set up. When we were buying our trailer, our truck was in the shop and we needed to rent a truck. I got a Ford F350 and damn, it was so solid that when I finally got my Ram 1500 back, it was a HUGE difference. Don't get my wrong I love my Ram but there is no replacement than going with a bigger truck...it's just so dang expensive!
Also, I had to laugh when you were talking about dealing with the hitching and unhitching of the trailer and that damn stinger! I had to break out my ruler EVERY time to make sure the hitch was at the right height to disconnect otherwise it would be such a pain in the butt.
Anyway, really appreciate your comments and thanks for watching! Stay safe out there!
Yes, 150 models are not HD enough for heavier loads to pull. You can upgrade suspension, but weight distribution is key. Dealership selling trailers don’t care, they just want to sell the trailer.
I'd just recommend if it ever happens again floor thr truck. It will yank the trailer straight. I've been in that predicament before. The only way to recover is to force the trailer straight by flooring the truck. It works.
I'm crying because we too lost our dog on the road. I was stepping out of our motorhome, turned, and said "come" to our doxie (14lb). As quick as his feet touched the ground the neighbors pit bull, on a 10ft clothesline, came under their camper and grabbed my dog! In doing so he knocked his 80 yr old owner down, he hit his head on camper falling. I'm screaming and I have my dog in my arms and in that dogs mouth at same time. My husband got the dog off and helped neighbor up. I was inside checking for puncture wounds, none visible. He just wanted to get down. After half hr of me settling down and him wanting to go out to pee we went out. I immediately noticed he had labored breathing. Only vet 2 hrs. They were closing but said keep an eye call 24hr number if needed. He was fine until 1 am he threw up. Then 3 am he threw up alot and growled at me. We packed up and drove to vet and I had gut feeling he wasn't going to make it (my father was a vet for 50+ years) my husband thought he'd be fine. In the car I could tell his stomach was very solid but other then that he just slept all the way. They looked at him said they need to do labs, x-rays, urine, fecal, mri....could cost $3000 or more. I said do the x-rays (thinking maybe the dog broke my dogs ribs and punctured lung or something). Half hr later they came back with their laptop, put it on exam table, and told us he had internal injuries ..we could try surgery for thousands but he may never be independent IF he made it through surgery. We had a half hr with him and they gave him the shot on my lab on their floor. I couldn't leave him there in the middle of nowhere. We had him cremated and sent to my daughters house. He was our only dog so for the first time in my life I didn't have a dog. A few months later we got two dogs who travel in the motorhome full-time with us and our other dog still travels with us too! So sorry for your loss.
Oh my god, I am so sorry to hear that Terri. That is incredibly traumatic and sad to hear. Reading your story, I can feel how difficult that was. That decision is so difficult but you have to do what is best for the dog, it's quality of life, the pain it is going to go through, etc. so you made the right decision. Thank you for sharing your story!
Omg this is so sad. ..so sorry
Thank you for your kind words Ary!
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experiences. I would have took the tire off and pulled the trailer at about 25 mph to a safe stopping place before I would have left it vulnerable like that. The one tire would have been overloaded but would have probably been OK for a few miles.
That's a great suggestion! We didn't know the area and how much we would have to drive to find a safe spot, it was also dark, and we were so tired that leaving the camper behind seemed like a good idea. Interestingly enough, we didn't get robbed at night, the camper was totally fine in the morning (when we came back to get more information to give to the insurance company), so when we had to drive back to town to get cell service to deal with the insurance, we assumed it would be fine during the day (our bad).
I have a 14 year old staff. 2.5 years ago I spent over 5k in tests/vet bills for 2 softball size masses in his neck. All tests came back negative but he was having trouble eating due to the location of the masses. I tried to get surgery done but no vets would touch my boy because the masses were right by the throat under his jaw. I was told that I should put him down. I told the vet give me 3 weeks to prepare for it and the appointment was set. I family friend called saying that she had a female runt puppy that no one wanted and that she was going to be put in a shelter. I told her that I'm coming up and that puppy is mine. I drove 4 hours north with my boy dog and picked up the puppy and brought her back home. 3 days b4 my boy was to be put down all the masses were gone. The girl puppy kept pawing and nibbling at the masses for 2.5 weeks(thought she was just playing with my boy). But she actually cured/got rid of whatever my boy had. I was so happy calling the vet and canceling that appointment. My boy now is 14 years old, has developed cataracts and joints hurt him from time to time but he still around. I know that every day I have with him is a blessing and I'm also picking up a rv in a week so we can have some good times and fun b4 his time comes. I dread that day.
Wow! What an incredible story! Thank you so much for sharing and that you were gifted extra time with your old friend and now with a new companion. You get to enjoy the time with both of them! Congrats on buying the RV and I wish you safe and fun travels! Thank you for your comment it made my day.
@@wanderinwhilewecan thank you. And I will be as safe as I can. And sorry about Roomie. Mia (the female runt) knew Neo (the old boy) wasn't well. And did what she could do to help. In my opinion dogs know when something isn't right.
So sorry for your loss - I am crying as I watch this. I had to euthanize my golden retriever, Sadie, 2 years ago - she was my best friend for 13 years. Sadie looked a lot like your Roomie. I think the only reason I was able to get through that difficult time was because one of my granddaughters was born the day after Sadie passed. I will never forget her and I miss her so much. I can't even imagine owning another dog. But, I hope one day I feel differently as I know how much love and joy a dog can be.
Thanks for your comment and I am sorry for your loss. The love a dog can give is incredible and so is the pain after the leaves us. Thank you for watching!
Glad you got the Hensley Hitch. Sorry about your Roomy. We have an Airstream and an F-350 dually so I have yet to even feel any movement from wind or other vehicles.
Oh yea, with your set up I can understand why you don’t feel any movement! You have a TANK! Haha. I would love to upgrade the truck, it was just too much of an expense for us and ultimately we did find a good set middle ground that worked for us. Thank you for your comment and for watching!
@@wanderinwhilewecan curious about Turkey…we’ve been there several times. Haven’t gone back in a while because of the political direction they have moved. Izmir, Istanbul, Cappadocia (sp?), Laodicea (sp?), and Ankara are some of our travels.
@@wanderinwhilewecan curious about Turkey…we’ve been there several times. Haven’t gone back in a while because of the political direction they have moved. Izmir, Istanbul, Cappadocia (sp?), Laodicea (sp?), and Ankara are some of our travels.
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oka, I withdraw my previous comment on the previous video. you did your homework, I always over truck. but I understand that's not always possible for everyone
Haha Thanks Above All Explore!
the clinical side of my character compels me to ask -- did you ever find anything further about what type infection your dog had or how he contracted it? no one wants to suffer what you've gone thru (not to mention your pet) so if there's some useful info that you've gained (at quite a price) from this experience, that might prevent such a thing occurring again.
Your problem is from the load you placed on your bumper. It changed the tongue weight and made your tongue weight to light. Causing the sway issue
And your weight distribution is not set up correctly. You should have virtually no squat if it’s hooked up or installed correctly
oh that explains the money situation..you are from California...tried to pull a fast one like CZcams was paying for everything
Did you ever figure out why the trailer was out of control before you had to pull over. You said soft shoulder made it flip but was it just the Hitch that made it go out of control.
Hi Dave - to this day we still are not exactly sure why the trailer started to sway. We think it was a rogue gust of wind but aren’t exactly sure. We had a weight distribution and anti-sway bar hitch equipped but that didn’t stop it unfortunately. Ultimately at the end of the day it was my fault for not educating my wife on using the trailer brakes which would have stopped the sway immediately. Obviously lesson learned and you can believe that Barbara never towed the trailer again!
Did you have sway bars on the trailer you lost? What kind of hitch did you have?
Hi Sandra, it was an equalizer hitch that had weight distribution and anti-sway bars. We don’t know for sure what exactly happened but think it was a rogue gust of wind that caused the sway. If you check out our newest video I go over the upgrade we made with the hitch as well as another key upgrade that really helped our towing experience. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Put some good tires on the trailer. Like Goodyear endurance. Don't use china bombs👍🇺🇲
The best way to reduce/eliminate sway is weight distribution. You need more weight up front.
If a vet treated my furbaby and me like that, he would of met my EVIL side and I would of made his business go down hill with nothing but NEGATIVE comments and me standing outside the vet telling my story to anyone walking in…. I would tell them they should go to another vet because they don’t care they just want your money. Might even taken to court…. And God knows what I would do if that vet came to confront me face to face…. My child died because you wanted to go home for the weekend and didn’t want to deal with it till Monday. Sorry to anyone who has unexpectedly lost a love one human or a furbaby.
40:10 I can see that pain hasn’t gone away….. it’s understandable
Sorry
I’m curious how you two make a living. I read your channel’s ‘about’ information but it’s not covered. To grow your channel, you’ll find people are interested in your story. How do you travel and pay your bills? Independently wealthy? You’re much too young to be full timers without some kind of job, financial support, etc.
Remote work! Dan is a CPA and has been running www.accounting-wise.com/ remotely for over 10 years. I (Barbara) quit my office job and started working (bookkeeping) with him when we decided to start traveling full time back in 2019 :)
From Monday-Friday we work just like most people 9-5. CZcams is a hobby/journal for us! Thanks for following along and if you have more questions we are happy to help!
That's the whole reason to get a 2500
Could Roomy have had covid. Since that time it was learned Dogs could get it. lungs were most serious in people. my sympathies
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Hensley Hitch is absolute nonsense. I could never recommend that hitch.
I had the same experience towing with a half ton pickup and a 35’ travel trailer. I bought a Hensley hitch and ended up converting it to a gooseneck, which actually does what you wanted to do so you have no more problems while you’re towing. No sway or movement, the wind doesn’t bother you know it is a big trucks so here’s the website: www.bpconversions.com/
No way!!! That is awesome! I have never heard of that. Thank you for sharing and wow what a cool idea!
@@wanderinwhilewecan I have had mine for four years and over 50,000 miles and towed with in 35mph crosswind and couldn’t feel it. I drive 70-75 with no problem. Big trucks don’t suck you in anymore. Drive with one hand drinking coffee. My wife drives no problem. It is the only worry-free way to tow a big travel trailer with. 1/2 ton with no trouble.
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