5TH WHEEL & TOY HAULER RV TOUR (RVIA SHOW)
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- We visited the RV California show RVIA Pomona, CA in October to check out five 5th wheels & toy haulers. We toured the Forest River Cardinale Luxury & Explore and Grand Design Momentum 351 & Solitude and finally an ultra light Coachmen Chaparral Lite.
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I like that “knowing what you want but being grateful for what you have”.
Amen! you folks seem to haave your heads on right!
My husband and I have watched your videos and followed all of your adventures. We decided to go full time starting in February 2018. We've been renovating a 1986 Fleetwood Prowler 18' and where in the process of downsizing to start the new chapter in our lives. As parents of six grown kids with seven grand kids we were looking forward to be living together alone for the first time in our 23 year relationship. September 30, 2017 at the age of 47 my husband suddenly passed away. My world and all our dreams were shattered. I have wrestled with continuing our dream as a widow but have decided to take the plunge largely in part because of watching your channel along with Less Junk, More Journey and many others for tips and tricks. Thank you for taking us on all your adventures and giving me the strength and courage to do this as a new widow. I will be starting slowly but am keeping with our original departure date.
Again thank you two and all the kids for sharing your lives with us. I hope to possibly meet you on the road! Safe Journeys to all!
With Love
Mystic
P.S. I going with a new camper just for piece of mind.
Oh my! So sorry to hear this. It's obvious how much courage you have. I don't think the journey will be easy, but I do believe you won't regret doing it. Please keep in touch and you're welcome to reach out anytime for help.
“The RV is not the hobby. Why you bough the RV is the hobby.” Nicely said! 👍🏽✌🏽
Thats a great throught!
Exactly!
It was such a pleasure to meet the KYD crew at the California RV Show! Safe travels to you all on your journeys...and Jean says thanks for the Koozy.
Ah, yes Frank. Great to meet you too. Tell your wife we said hello! :)
You two are freaking amazing people with awesome kids. Kick-Ass parents. The kids are extremely happy, loved, free to be who they are, and blessed to have such awesome parents. Every kids dream is to have parents who are active, fun, silly, and just as adventure seeking as they are. With three teens there is always going to be normal hormonal mood swings, privacy concerns living so close together, and the typical sibling squabbles. But as a whole this family is pretty freaking awesome. Bravo.
Cheers from Seattle!
Guys, as you said, you know that you want a fifth Wheel. My strategy is set a comfortable price that you need for your present unit, if you get a buyer at that right price than it sort of decide for you for getting the FW you want. The longer you wait the more depreciation you get for the present unit. You already know what you want and your kids look ready to get their own separate place, so that’s a given. But unless you have pulled a fifth wheel before, you have no idea how stable and absolutely wonderful to travel with one. Nothing like that feeling of being comfortable and safe on the road. My suggestion, if you can get a good price for your existing unit, go for it. It look impressive to pull one, but remain of the opinion it easier and feels and is so much safer than a travel trailer. These sit right on top of your truck rear axle, amazing difference. We had a pop up trailer and was looking at fifth wheel as a retirement dream. Got a heart problem about 15 years ago, when I came out of the Hospital I told my spouse forget retirement dream, the dream is now. First we purchased the truck, super duty F350, I was scared to drive it of the lot so big it looked. A week later hooked up a new FW, I was literally shaking so nervous I was. Pop up to the big truck and rig, Wow. Now retired, second fifth wheel, third pick up, 15 years of joy. Ok I’ll stop here... Go for it! And for your truck I recommande, air bags on the truck with compressor and a remote to fill and let out air while your hooking on unhooking your Rig.
Grand Design rvs are awesome. I just got my 310GK 3 weeks ago, LOVE IT! Sooo nicely appointed, great quality, roomy, massive storage. I bought it from Blue Dog RV (dealer with about 10 lots throughout Or, Wa, Id, Nv), they offer "Forever Warranty" to the original owner. Can't say enough about Grand Design and Blue Dog. Took care of me very well, great deal, great support! Love you guys and your videos, what an awesome and good looking family, great personalities all around...
I can say Grand Design is a good product. My wife and I have been full timing now for a while and love our home on wheels. We have a 2018 Solitude 377 MBS. No kids yet but plenty of room for when they show up. Love the channel, keep it guys!
We love you guys!! My wife Christy and I just got a new fifth wheel! We are soo excited about going on new adventures together and exploring! We even started our own youtube channel to document our travels (inspired by you)!
I love the new truck by the way!!! I have a 2014 Super Duty and I couldn't be happier with it! I would love to see you guys get a big honkin' fifth wheel!! LOL!
Like how you started with the cardinal’s. My wife an I have a 2017 cardinal 3250rl an we love it. Just keep in mind to all those who think these 5th wheelers are too expensive. Most rv’s are 30 to 40% over their value. Our unit , with a full paint paint job listed for $108,000, we paid $66,000,so be willing to work your price or be willing to walk away
YOU 'KIDS' are soo much fun!!...I've got a triple slide toyhauler with separate garage....a moving condo!!....
Toy Hauler is best for families. We have a Voltage V3200 and 3 kids, nothing else out there would work and be as versatile. Hauls motorcycles or whatever and bring the bunks down at the end of the day and make another room.
We've gone to about 4 RV shows and many RV dealers in the last couple months... It's funny, the rest of our family jokes "we'll have to join you guys next time - but that'll be next weekend, right?" - haha! We're really excited to *hopefully* start RVing in about 7 months...
We have been watching your channel for over a year now...and have so many similarities between us. We bought our "Vinnie" 28DBSS Northland 2016 last Oct, with 3 kids (14, 12, 10), AZ Family, and my DH name is Mark with a "K"...and a year of multiple weekend trips and a few week long trips...we decided to do a year on the road in 2019. So in preparation for that, we decided we need bigger space, so 5th wheel shopping has been all we have been doing for the last few months, every weekend. I can travel nurse, so that is our ultimate goal. Anyways, we upgraded our truck from the 1500 RAM, to a 2500 Diesel 4x4 2018 RAM Bighorn 2 months ago so we can narrow down our FW options. I think we have come down to a Montana High Country 370BR. We love the " midbunk/den" style rigs. It gives the kids their own area, without sacrificing the family room. We love the table and chairs options, no more booths. We also have found that the 2 door RV fridge to be just fine, and not requiring the residential...all though, it does than come equipped with an inverter. Anyways, just thought I'd point out the midbunks as options...the few we had in our top 5, Reflection GD, Chapparel Coachmen, Sabre Cobalt, Montana HC, Keystone Sprinter, are all dry weight about 11-12, so max around 14k so easily pull with a 3/4 ton truck. Keep up the great work hopefully you will still be out in another 18 months. :) A a good CZcams video guy that has educated us on how to better understand quality of FW is big truck bug RV...it has opened our eyes... maybe you should meet up and do a combo video LoL
LOL, " Trish... is it level???" live the kids input.
RV shopping is such fun, and your excitement is infectious!
The dynamics of your family are pretty specific, so the right choice is critical.
It was fun and interesting to see these great rigs.
We are on our second travel trailer, and are considering our third one. We are leaning toward the ATC bumper hitch 20’ toy hauler.
The ATC line is second to none in quality and durability. The units are all aluminum construction. No wood anywhere, and a top quality build.
If you like motorcycles, ATVs, etc., it’s the only way to go.
Thanks for the tours. We really enjoyed them.
Just a great video and this was exactly what we did. WE sat down having the benefits of 3 Riggs over a 24 year period and decided what we wanted in our new home on wheels. We then took our 3 Iowa grandkids and told them find the coolest rig here and wow they were off to to the races. What we wanted was not possible towing limitations. So we went smaller and cost wise a little more basic. We're happy with our 22 and in a year or 2 I'll get a nice Truck then 2 to 3 years after that our 5th Trailer that will be everything we've ever wanted in a rig. For now get it and get out.
Last July we traded in our 2015 Forest River travel trailer and got a 2017 Jayco 5th wheel. Our floor plan is very similar to the last one you showed with the bunk beds looking almost identical to ours. This floor plan is gaining popularity. I had been the "I don't want bunks, I don't want the fireplace" guy until as with Trish, I'd heard some good things about them and now I'm very happy we have both! No more putting up and taking down the couch and dinette when our grandchildren will travel with us and fantastic extra storage on those bunks when they don't. While we had bought our new one just after returning from our trip with the grandkids, we did do a shakedown trip to make sure all worked before parking it at home for the winter, North Idaho, but very much looking forward to next years grandkids trip! Before living here we used to live in the Victorville area of California and went to the Pomona show every other year or so to see what was new. Still looks the same in what you showed, so many RVs, after a day they all kind of melded together unless you took notes about the ones you'd like! We have a 3/4 ton, crew cab, 4x4 Chevy diesel, and I always wanted to stay with the 10,000 to 11,000 gross weight, 12,000 is tops for us. I never wanted to tow something as heavy as the ones you looked at and the Jayco we got is 34 feet long "half ton towable" and a gross of around 10,000 pounds, just right for us. You've got the truck now, good luck getting the best 5th wheel you can when you go for it!
Oh yeah, length. Towing our travel trailer, 33 foot long, truck and trailer were right at 60 feet long. With the 34 foot Jayco, but a 5th wheel, and truck and trailer is 49 feet long.
You guys are so awesome and have a special on screen presence. Your comfort in relating to each other and your audience sooo works. I chuckle just about every video I have watched. Safe travels!
I agree with the earlier comment, you guys are "better than anything on TV". Another great video.
Too kind!
Very true! Please keepit up! Praying for you folks!
The editing gets better and better with each season. I truly enjoyed the location, date, and temp notes you’ve added. Great video!
So much fun hanging with you guys... God bless your family, living a dream and sharing some fun ideas. Hope you get some mountain biking in on this season. Live-Life-Loud!!!
So fun coming along with you all viewing those 5th wheels. We are in the process of checking out new couples trailers. Grand Design on the top of the list! Our goal is to downsize from a large Class A so we can be more flexible in the areas we can go. Happy and Safe travels ! We are going full time in April !
Ya'll are so fun and your kids are awesome!
I have always thought how does a family with three kids live in a small travel trailer. I just thought that it was rude to say anything. I love the Gran Design products and have heard nothing but great stuff about them. The best part of this post is the joy in the kids and Trish's face as they look at what is available. We love you Ginger but maybe this family has outgrown this travel trailer. See ya next Sunday guys
Yeah, all was good when Ginger was new and it was summer. After the honeymoon period was over, the kids got bigger and Ginger got smaller, but she's served us well. At least we have it her dialed in now, but more space would be nice.
I love watching your family!
You guys are so awesome. Sure enjoy your enthusiasm and fun that you put forth in the videos.. Also enjoy watching your travels, as it's helped me to do some planning on our trips. I look forward each week to watching the newest episode. Blessings!
Thanks John. Back to the adventure next weekend! Can't wait to edit those episodes again.
Weve been camping close to 30 yrs, stepped up each time, till we got our 1st 5 th wheel about 11 yrs ago, Its a 1999 32 foot Travelare, and we absolutly love it. We went to the Toronto RV show and saw that Solitude 373 that you just showed us, wasnt that absolutely Incredible, Grand Design seem to be a step above the rest. and the customer service is seemingly top class. Now just have to win the Lottery. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Well we had a Keystone SM2800 and just upgraded to a 2018 Keystone Laredo 380MB. OMG we are in love with our new fifth wheel. Room for the dogs, kids and us.
I love RV shows! And about thise fireplaces... My living quarters horse trailer even has one. THEY'RE GREAT! You should go to an equestrian expo and check out living quarters horse trailers. Toy haulers on steriods!
Having full timed for 6 years and owned a fiver, a diesel coach, some pop ups and now a Class C, since we are back in a house, there is lots of candy out there, but look at the fit and finish, consumer reports, etc. We are planning on selling our home soon and going back on the road! We love it and miss it! Now to the hard part; which one! We loved our diesel coach, hands down. Easy setup, tear down, etc. If you plan on moving a lot, the only way to go! Cons: 2 engines and vehicles to insure. Not quite as much space as a fiver, but close, depending on the rig you chose. Ideal size, 40'
Fifth wheel: 36' to 38'. Ideal size for 2, lots of storage, more like an apartment and only one vehicle to repair/insure. Cons: longer to set up and tear down. Most don't do as much in the moving around and tend to sit for longer periods of time.
Bottom line; buy used, save on the big depreciation and most of the bugs, if not all, have been worked out. Before you purchase, pull the slides in and see just how much room you really have! 3 slides max in my opinion, would really settle for 2!
Final choices: Diesel Coach: Foretravel, Prevost, Newell, Beaver~ all used!
Fifth wheel: Mobile Suite, Grand Design, Teton, NuWa~ all used!
Sorry for the long post! Enjoy your vids and your kids are getting the education of a lifetime.
America the Beautiful!!!!
Well said, Joe - I'm with you on nearly every point... wondering if we can live with a Class A and no toad. Or, even a Class A toy hauler for the Harley (looked at a used Damon Outlaw 3611). We'll probably see what's out there in spring, 2019. :-)
Love it and the kids.
Such a wonderful family and video. Thank you!
Thanks for the Toy hauler walk thru’s...
Your opinions are of great value, to me anyways.. lol
For me,
you guys are just good down to earth humans, helping others.. Helping millions now… Thanks for all the informative information you put out, on all subjects..
It’s been a real help, as my wife, and I, and Bulldog prepare to Hit The Road Ourselves in January… As always,
Safe Travels wherever the road may lead..!
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Oh my Lordy....your kids are hysterical!
Choosing an RV is such an emotional experience. The best advice is to not make any quick decisions so kudos on the approach you're taking.
I love all the times you stopped to say hi to dogs 😍😍😍 you're so obviously a dog family 😉
Beautiful video and so well done. Thank you both / all !!
Fantastic video! We are considering going full time ourselves. We keep watching your videos because they are informative, well done and entertaining. Showing us how a full timer responds to RV's at a show is invaluable!
yup i can see you a new 5th wheel in the next couple months -- love your videos -- thank you
Love watching you guys
Watching now! Wife and I were just talking about how you guys hadn't uploaded yet this weekend! Woot woot!
👍 Nice. Seems like evenings are better to release and I need the extra time in preparation for winter camping! ❄️
So fun! We attended our first RV Show last month in November in West Palm Beach, FL. Since we haven't bought our Rig YET we actually rented a cabin to go to the one in Tampa, FL next month January as well! Cat wait! 😍
When your deciding which way to go, join the 'owners page' on FB. You can 'listen' in on how the owners are feeling about their rig. I have joined at least a half a dozen in making our decision. I think I want a certain 5th wheel, I start reading the owners page and I decide against it. That helped me so much. It's such s big decision! Take care and take your time and study:)
Awesome video, loved everyone piled into the bunkhouse. Still learning, still looking, but enjoying the adventure! Thank you all for sharing your day!
I love RV shows! I'm so glad to see that the designers are starting to put lighter colors in the interiors of the 5th wheels. We painted our kitchen in Hazel and it really lightened it up in there. We definitely love having the 5th wheel for the size and space. Ours is an older model (no longer made) but we think it has everything we need, so we'll hold onto her for a while, I expect - especially because we'll have one out of the 'house' in the next 3 years... EEEKKKKKkkk!!!
Ahhh, the luxury. We started with a Greywolf 26DBH to see if we would enjoy it. We now have an Open Range light 295fbh. We took a mid level leap up into luxury and are reaping the benefits of glamping. It’s just a vacation home for us, but I continually dream of just hitting the road. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your channel.
Great video, we're also very attracted to the Grand Design fifth wheels -- although we are looking at their 150-series light models. Thanks for sharing your tour, it looked like you were having a terrific time!
Love your videos so much info. Makes me want to get a righ comfortable for my family and show them all the different places that I get to drive trough.
Looking forward to see how you winter ready Ginger!
We love our Grand Design Reflection 303RLS! The quality to price is awesome. Ours isn't a bunk house but they do offer one in your weight range for your F250.
If you do go with Grand Design, you'll love it! We have a 2018 Solitude 375RES that we full time in and have never looked back. You guys wont feel like you're so on top of each other either 😉
I love that you made the statement at the end about knowing what you want but being happy where you are! I admit it’s easy to be jealous of your travels and wishing we could just take off too, but even though we’re empty nesters, I babysit a couple of my grandkids (we have a 3yr old grandson named Carson) 5-6 days a week, and I am so thankful I can help our kids out in that way. I am so enjoying getting to see the country through your travels! I’ve been binge watching since I found you and just going through the seasons! Love what you’re doing! Thank you!
Excellent. Thanks.
Great video! We have a 2017 Grand Design 303RL and absolutely love it. Of course ours is a couples coach and wouldn’t fit your needs but we were impressed with the quality. We had an Open Range that was a great unit but we hated the floor plan. Awesome quality though. And as others have said, be mindful of length. Ours is approximately 34 feet tip to tip and we can’t fit into most of the state parks where we live.
We've also been looking at Grand Design. The two that we are being drawn to are the 399TH and the 376TH. We LOVE your videos and look forward to seeing you on the road.
I love how excited your kids get over the RVs. I too was an RV geek growing up. 🤓
Cheers guys!
My husband and I just purchased our first travel trailer. We brought her home last week and she's in our driveway. I am binge-watching your entire CZcams channel so I can learn as nuch as I can. I have to say the information in your videos is priceless. Thank you so much for posting everything that you do. It really makes a huge difference for newbies like us. You guys are awesome!
Congrats! So much fun. You'll hear me say a few times to remember you're not in a hurry... even when you "think" you are. Being in a hurry is when things go wrong :)
That will certainly be our mantra going forward!!
Great video guys! I really could see myself living in one of those rigs...
Huge amount of work putting videos together, thanks for sharing. Great job, always enjoy watching.
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Ahhh this makes me excited for the RV show season!! I am still a few years out before I can afford to do this, but it's coming!!
Thanks for getting my blood pumping and excited about looking at RVs again!
You'll make it happen.
Thanks guy's, loved it. MY WIFE Ingrid and I did the RV show in Hershey Pa. back in 2016 and just went nuts. You are correct on the get into what you can and you will love it.
Love you comment on get whatever Rig that gets you started thats where we are looking for our first used Rig Class C to get started within a year's time.
Just found your channel and look forward to some binge watching to catch up. 2 weeks ago we bought a Grand Design 376TH for my wife and I and to go full time in May 2018. We really love the small garage to take a motorcycle along, the front living room double slide and many other amenities you noted with a GD fifth wheel. A TH that does not give up that residential feeling was exactly what we were looking for. Yes it is heavy and really big but our dually seems up to the task. What hooked us was the ability to take along a motorcycle and explore the areas around our camp site. We are from AZ as well and looking forward to your western adventures as we will be close behind.
Welcome Tim! Glad you're here. You'll find our playlists are the best way to watch the videos in order.
We fell in love with each other at an RV trade show so it is like a tradition to go every year. Our top pick for fifth wheel was Forrest River Sandpiper SAF383RBLOK because of the second full bathroom for the kids.
I agree grand design seems to make a quality product.
Grt vid. Love your advise on get the rig that will get you going.. We are grateful for our little Grey Wolf and the $180 payments that fit in our budget.
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Same view as the triple axle diesel pusher :) Had we got into the weeks on our first rig, we could have missed our window and none of this would have come to pass! We're constantly reminded of that.
Yes! Grand Design all the way. Perfection and quality.
Love your videos! We have a 2017 Grand Design Imagine 2950RL. Hearing you talk about GD made us feel great about our decision. All RV's have issues the difference with GD is they stand behind their product! We had a couple of small warranty issues and they authorized a mobile tech just due to convenience for us. Keep travelling and keep the videos coming ...we wait each week for your upload.
Love your videos.. we have lived our travel trailer for a year and we love it. I can’t wait to upgrade to fifth wheel lol
Brilliant video, thanks
Enjoyed the tour of the trailers.
Your family is awesome. Love your channel.
Great video. I enjoyed how you presented the RVs. Looked like fun. 👍
This is the best RV tour I’ve seen! LOL
We Spent 2 years picking out our new 5 th wheel and after everything Grand Design Solitude 310 GK was the winner. We love our GD couldn’t have picked a better 5 ER to full time in. And the best part I finally got my New Truck!!! Love your videos keep then coming.
Awesome show. I can't wait to get mine!
Love your video,s. Trying to watch all of them, great tips , love it.
Great to see you guys! I also loved the toy hauler with the 1/2 bath. But we haven't bought anything yet... :)
Thanks for sharing ... love you guys ... you're all awesome :D
Hey you all! I can't tell you how much I love watching your videos! I have been physically impaired for a few months now and I don't watch tv. I discovered CZcams, therein I started with tiny homes. I came across one of your shows and now I have subscribed. I think you should do videos for all, if not most, of the tiny house channels! Seriously! I love your enthusiasm and pure joy of this life. I love to see the incredible education that you are allowing for your children. I too home schooled. You are the cutest family and I thank you for sharing your joy of life with us. You make my day easier to pass through. Thank you.
Welcome Kimmie. We love YT. Once we turned off the TV and turned on YT, a whole new world opened up. When we reached the end of YT, we decided to pitch in and now everything has changed. Thanks for your comment!
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I agree! You folks are doing great and doing your children a great favor! Everyone learns different and wthe way you are homeschooling them is great! Also they can see nature and history! Go for it folks! Children grow up too fast! They do not need TV. You're doing great!
I just want to say watching your videos has inspired me to travel on my upcoming journey RV "5th wheel" style since I love being outdoors and I'm a single mom with two teenagers with lots of curiosity in their brains!!!
oh my gosh your boy is hilarious!! "Trish is it level?!" LOL. We just bought a brand new travel trailer, entry-level 33ft and we'll be living in it full time prob for a year, your videos are EXTREMELY helpful and entertaining!! Thanks guys!
Great video, the fifth wheel we would like is Jayco pinnacle Front living room or Forest river Riverstone front kitchen, is just awesome. We are empty nesters and look forward snowbirding also meeting new people. see ya out there some time.
I love RV tours!
Loved your video on the RV show. We always go to the shows in Oklahoma City and Dallas/Ft Worth, and have this for years to determine what would meet our needs. I would recommend window shopping, you get educated fast on the quality of the RV's, and the sizes. Hubby and I were going to purchase a 5th wheel originally. After climbing stairs to get into your RV, and then climbing stairs to use the bathroom each and every time we decided to go with a 38 foot trailer. We're both older than y'all, and hubby is a disabled Veteran so we went for mimimal steps to make life easier.
Later if and when you decide to make the jump to a 5th wheel keep in mind most parks have limits on RV size for parking. We have limitations on our 38 foot trailer. Generally we stay outside state/federal parks.
Enjoy going to RV shows to help for future decisions.
You may.also want to check out RV factories there fun, and educational.
Enjoy the rest of your weekemd!
Hugs.
Sandy Livesay
All good points! Thanks for your comments, as always! Yes, Trish and I are going to watch Outlander now :) We watch one show after the video is released and enjoy our 2 hour weekend. Back at it tomorrow! We love it.
I love you guys ... I've been putting off watching this because I love your videos and don't like them to end. Silly right? Just happy to see you're still moving on in your travels and in Ginger for now and there will be many more videos to come! This was great. I so wish you would have shown more of the smaller vans and "Wanderlusts" to mix it up a bit. My heart began beating faster when I got a glimpse of one! :-)
Ah, yes.... now that we've had our 5th wheel fix, if we visit another show, we'll pick a new type of rig to feature.
Love that - “Knowing what you want but being grateful for what you have”. Oh yes! And, that way you can plan moving forward. Lovely family!very informative! Great videos!
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one thing to consider, as we too went from a TT to a luxury Fifth Wheel recently. The length is something to really consider. Ours is 42ft, and there are places that we just cant go anymore.
@ Michael: Do you regret your decision to get such a large 5th wheel? In your opinion, do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
We are full-time in a Grand Design Reflection 311BHS and it has been amazing. We loved the M350, but in the end the Reflection was best suited to our needs (very similar layout). I would highly recommend Grand Design as their customer service has been absolutely incredible.
When Trish was checking out the master bedroom closets & drawers it reminded me of the seagulls in "Finding Nemo": "Mine! Mine! Mine!" :)
I love that scene. We also used that clip in the Joshua Tree episode when the guys were fighting for our site.
Grand Design all the way. Customer Service is the very best. Very important.
“Trish is it level?” LOL We absolutely love you guys and can’t wait to begin our own journey as well. We thank you for sharing all your tips!! Xoxo
Nice Job Guys love that 373 model the paint Job was just Amazing Thanks for sharing the video your kids are so Funny love them 😁👍 Safe travels
Looked like a lot of fun. Us adults get exited going to an RV show but taking the kids, that's insane :-) I'm looking forward to your travels this season and see how you make the cold weather, and how you prepared ginger to handle it. We had cold weather that hit here about the time you were doing this video, and my managers 4 season older 5th wheel froze up. We skirted it and he's doing good now, but traveling down the road could mean problems. We do have people that live in RV' s year round but when we get down to 30° below I question it. Enjoy!
We have been actively window shopping ourselves. Love the G.D
I know what you mean when you say know wha t you want but be grateful for what you have. We just went from a 18 foot trailer to a 30 foot trailer and what a difference it has made for us. Love your videos come check out Tennessee ( Pigeon Forge) area your kids will love it and so will you.
Check out the 368MBI by cougar or the 39BR by forest river.. It has a bunk house and loft as well, but its in the middle of the coach so it still has the big living room kitchen. Only 11,000 lbs.
Great videos. Been watching since season 1. Here is my 2 cents worth. Owned 3 RVs in just over 12 years, and have well over $150,000.00 invested. We also have 3 kids, all boys. Started with a new 31' FR Wildwood bunkhouse travel trailer in 2005. Paid only $16,000 for it. Towed great behind my 3/4 ton diesel. Then in 2010, a new 40' FR Sierra 5W. Our neighbors called it the "glamper". It literally would sleep 14. This was an absolute nightmare to tow. Like a huge sail in the wind. Although my truck would handle the GVWR. We were always overloaded. Too much space, and we took everything we owned. Our choice then was, buy a bigger truck or go to a motorhome. So in 2016, a new 31' Jayco class C bunkhouse motorhome. Nice to travel long distances in. But expensive to own. Whole other drive-train to maintain. Registration is $600 a year. Plus we need to tow a vehicle. To sum it up, should have kept the original TT. Friend of mine has it, and it still looks great. We too thought the extra space would be great. However the overall experience was no better, and it made traveling laborious and stressful. Also, think about how long it took you to "shake down" Ginger, and get it the way you want it. The extras add up quick. After meeting many RVers over the years, my conclusion is that the happiest travelers keep it simple and mobile. My advice, stick with Ginger and keep customizing her to "your" needs. Wish I would have. Keep up the good work.
Open range mid bunk house with loft. So jealous of the new truck.
We saw that and should have recorded. It was a great layout with an office for the right family.