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- A few videos back, Jennifer delivered some straight talk to RV wives about RV living. Now, it's my turn. This time, I'm talking to RV husbands. I'm offering my personal advice, based a lot on things I've learned the hard way about van life and RV travel with my wife. This is aimed at husbands new to the RV lifestyle, whose wives may not be as enthusiastic for life on the road as they are. But there's a lot here that I think will be helpful to everyone, whether they be RV fulltimers or RV newbies.
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Mike, great advice. I have convinced my wife just to try out RV-ing by renting a campervan and take a two week trip to France and back. At first I was planning 600+ kilometer days of travel but when I looked back at this planning I remembered my mountaineering days when I would end up at my bivouac or campsite no later than 4pm, just to enjoy and relax. And decided to do that also with the campervan trip. So your 330 advice resonates with me.
I look forward to our trip to France in April and hope that my wife will find it as enjoyable as I think it is. We are both sixty plus years of age but still love camping in our small tent and travel on our tandem bike. But I think this is now the time to move into another direction. So hopefully, with the advice and encouragement of people like you and Jennifer, I believe we can keep on travelling and enjoying ourselves in a more comfortable environment.
Great planing, Nico! You are doing it right!
Exactly - it's not always all about counting the miles & moments passing by, but soaking in those precious moments and seeing the sights, not speeding by them. You have a very special oppurtunity to make some awesome memories! Enjoy it!
RV Lifestyle Well Mike, we’re now one year later and we enjoy our small campervan, ProMaster City type buildout, immensely. Done already over 15.000km in Travel. We love it. Traveling in The Netherlands, where we are from, to traveling in Belgium, Germany, France and Scotland. This year our first long trip will be a 4 to 5 week travel along the west coast of France, specifically Normandy and Bretagne.
I know I am quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new tv shows online ?
@Walker Emilio Flixportal :P
Great comments. I'm am a mechanical engineer and very handy. I help a lot of folks but also teach a lot of people how to use tools and make repairs. There seem to be mostly two types of men I run into on the road; 1) Those who have few tools and few skills but know their limits and 2) Those who have ALL the tools and the same few skills. They are truly dangerous because they quickly get in over their head.......I always advise when asked what tools to bring that you should bring the tools you know how to use. Knowledge is always more important than tools because it keeps you on the safe side of your problem.
Be nice to the girl. That says it all! Thank you, Mike!
We buy a walking stick every year and when we travel we buy badges from all the places we go to , this stick hangs over our dinette and we can see where we have been without taking up too much room !
Love your home-spun wisdom and sage advice. You have such a humble approach it can win anybody over. Thanks
Thank you for the good advice, Mike. My wife and I are first-year RVers (Airstream 25',) and your comments are well-taken.
Mike - thank you for sharing with such grace!👌🏻
I just got my first RV a class b Mercedes sprinter and I really appreciate the heads up, great advice
Such a great video with realistic advice! Thanks Mike and safe travels!
Mike, nice job. Always appreciate your work.
On any traveling day, I set my time of departure according to the time I want to arrive at the destination, leaving some spare time for emergencies (like really tempting yard sales). That way, I arrive early in the afternoon, easily reading signs and enjoying all the scenery in good light, and have a bit of time to set up camp and socialize on arrival.
USPS sells shipping boxes that have a flat rate for any weight contents. Good way to ship those souvenirs home.
New to your channel and getting a lot a great advice. Blessings!
Gosh I love you guys! It's great that you and Jennifer give such frank advice. I am a single 61 yr old female who can't wait to retire and get my first rv! As a woman, I still get great value from this video because I will be better able to understand and converse with other women regarding their road experience. Also, Mike... no offense but it's great to hear a guy admit he has no mechanical aptitude and relies strictly on road service and rv dealers. That eases my mind that I can do the same when I hit the road. Also takes a confident man to admit what they don't know! Nothing like living with a guy who does his best but is really a Rube Goldberg and can't admit he's beyond his limits! Thanks again for the great videos.
allentown Gal Yes, eases my mind that I'll figure it out too.
Excellent video and funny. And we must remember that an RV is not a man cave with a female companion. It's a romantic adventure to share with the one you love. Thanks
Thank you for some excellent advise. I love her so being nice to the girl comes naturally (most of the time, i'm not perfect.) As we get closer to the dream of regular travel I hope to continue soaking in your wisdom. Travel safe.
This is a really kind and wise video. Well done!
What a wonderful vlog! I really appreciate all you had to say and especially how you said it. My husband and I have been full time for eighteen years and still love one another, more than that we enjoy each others company. You really did give good solid advice. Comunication is key to getting along as is compromise. Cheryl
18 years!!! Wow, that's cool :)
Excellent video, Mike!! In Re: Your Three-30 Rule... Many full-timers *try* to follow the "2-2-2 Rule." That is: Don't drive over 2 hours in a day; Stop for the day by 2 PM; STAY in one place for at least 2 days. I'm not a full-timer and, I have to admit, your guideline is way more appealing and probably even more feasible. Some campgrounds' check-in time is not until 2 or 3 PM... So, whaddayadoo for that hour, eh? However, SOMEtimes the journey IS the destination. We have a set route/campgrounds/stopping places for food & fuel from Alabama to Breckenridge for snowboarding every year. We do have travel days that are up to 6 hours; never more than that. Most of our stops are 3½ to 4 hours apart, which also greatly helps in getting acclimated to altitude as each campground/overnight/2-nights is a little higher in elevation than the last. Sure saves on getting those bangin' headaches out on the slopes at 10,000 feet!
I also agree with you about consumption. Yeah, sometimes it's fun to "throw down" and get polluted like we did in our 20's... But the real problem w/that is that we're NOT in our 20's anymore! These rickety ol' bodies are now being held together by stents, Lipitor and a wing 'n' a prayer! Don't do that to yourselves, guys! Or you either, women! Then, what many of us also don't realize is that excess consumption often also leads to a KILLER hangover! Frankly, I don't know that I want to be out on the road with a fellow RVer headed in the opposite direction who has a head the size of Montana! Simply put: You... Are... NOT... Being... SAFE!!! Even if you are not actively drinking, you're not in total control of your über-huge rig when you're in that condition!! Fine. Drink. Get a little buzzed. Enjoy yourself. Do a little line dancing. But don't abuse yourself so much that you risk me & mine the next day when you get behind the wheel.
::Super Rant Mode OFF::
Besides... Y'don't have to worry about such things in Colorado! ;)
What a cool video. What a great trip, beautiful scenery.
Great tips and we are looking to start this lifestyle. I'm From Canada and we want to tour the USA in the winter months so i find your channel here helping Us get ready for the adventure
Mike- you have great advice here! I must admit that I didn't think of many of these tips, and they are definitely good sense. My wife Heather and I have only taken one trip so far with our rig (2011 Dodge Ram 2500 & 2013 Keystone Montana 3150RL), and we had a blast! Everything you have shared has or will be helpful as we start to do this more. Thanks for sharing about going to church; this is something that has helped Heather and I in our life journey; life with a relationship with God gives hope and peace! -And that always has made our life journey one of growth and full of adventure. Blessings, Bob PS- we will pray for your journey too!
What a great informative video Mike! I think you covered all the basic bases, and you did so with respect to all. Your videos are just so inspirational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences in these somewhat sensitive areas. Wishing you both miles of smiles.
Thanks Latada for the kind encouragement to me. In this day of political correctness, I didn't want to offend anyone. I think the vast majority of those seeing the video will understand my heart in sharing these things but I'm sure some will be offended. But the topics I cover in the video keep coming up as we meet people so I thought I'd address them in a video "chat"-style report.
Latada i7
This is a great video and so nice to know that carrying your own serpentine belt made people able to help you and they did not mind,,,I live a hour form the park in a different area from where I went to HS an hr form park. It has been so long since I have been there and I can't wait to see 40 years later how I will enjoy camping myself!!! You two are a delight.
I think this is such good common sense.... I’m dreaming that we will have an opportunity to travel through this great country soon...So much to see and so little time! Happy trails!
Great advice especially the back end of the video. Signed, a Michigander
Love yours and Jennifer’s advice. You would not believe how many times we travel down the road either listening to your videos or your podcast. Your upcoming trip up the Gulf coast sounds like a lot of fun. Lynn and I are in St Pete right now and may think about replicating your trip when we head back to NC in April. Safe travels from one wise husband to another one. :-)
Love to listen to all your video's
good advice!
Great advice.
We found that what brought marital bliss in our full-time RV life was having two television that can receive two different DirecTV channels. That way I don't go crazy watching Hallmark Movies and My wife doesn't leave me for watching NASCAR!
Inspect your belts before they break . Replace them and throw the old one under the seat for emergencies .
Good advise, thx.
Bernie in Palm Springs California
Thanks!
Great great great advice!
We are new to the Rv community, I am having my husband watch your video
Wonderful advice. We travel short trips in our used B plus, but I would love to sell our home and buy a large motorhome and full time. I'm not having much luck convincing my husband though. Any suggestions there?
Do you happen to have any videos or blogs on getting the best price on a new RV? In particular a Road Trek RS or ETRek?
Thanks,
Rob
Good job 👍
Well said
Had to watch this again... AND I'M SINGLE!😁 I can't imagine having a partner in such a small space, and can only imagine how much smaller it would feel with two independent strong thinkers.😉 Such good advice, and not just for rv living. But as far as that drinking issue... I can't seem to get my 60# big hound dog to keep his drippings in the bowl. But at least he doesn't leave the seat up. Thanks Mike and Jennifer. Always such great info and advice.
I am thinking of HF rig in the truck. Do you take your HF on the road and if so, what are you using for Antenna and antenna tuner? (VE3AF)
My experience is that when I initially meet a woman she thinks that it is great that I live in a van, within two weeks I get her excuses why she cannot do it, within three weeks it is that I am irresponsible for doing it and within four weeks she is a memory. Or maybe I am exaggerating. It does not last that long!
Thanks Mike! Great advice and tips!
Mike - your comment please.. We have a 24ft 3500 XD Sprinter based coach. We will be traveling mostly 1-3 day trips up and down the west coast from our home here. HOW do you get around to sightsee once you arrive at your destination? Do you Uber or break down the site and drive? Parking these beasts presents problems at times, especially in mountain-ish areas or where the towns are small like Solvang, CA? Not a lot of room but lots to see and we want find the best way. Ebikes come to mind, but the spouse is not a fan of riding in any traffic. Thanks! - Bob
Nice information, now if I can have my better half to watch this. He is good as gold but has a few habits that really irk me.
Such great practical advice. As a fierce feminist I can tell you your respect for all shines through all your vids especially the way you treat your wife. Secret to a happy union! Be nice to the girl indeed. 😆🙋
Hi
How do you manage your finances? Income, payments, medicals,
Mike: I noticed on one of your videos that you are a ham. Do you take any ham gear along when RVing, if so, what?
I am thinking about getting a FT-857 for use in infomation, emergencies and conversations when on the road? I enjoy both QRP and 100 watt SSB operations, besides CW (straight key) and digital modes with the laptop for the overnight hours.
Thanks for the info.
Kurt - KA7ZDD
(Info good on QRZ)
I have a dual bander VHF/UHF Fusion Radio and I have APRS on the whole time we're moving. I monitor 146.52 while on the road. I also have a low powered Elecraft KX3 HF rig I take on trips but it is not mounted in the RV on a permanent basis. I use the Buddypole for HF antennas.
Best tool in a tool box is a credit card. Also, my wife likes Hot Springs, so I try to hit some along the way. 2-4 hours drive time is enough. Also, a motel for a nite is not a bad idea. Just sayin...
Wow, solid advice. Hmmm, you must NOT be as young as you look. The easing into it- super important. I think we (men) create a pressurized expectation- it's gonna BE GREAT!!!!! Anything goes wrong, and, the wheels fall off! So, going, learning, reducing expectations, going with the flow...
You callsign?
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Perhaps it's just me, but I have lost most every battle with the wife trying to sell her on getting an RV by putting the cart in front of the horse (as she put it). Her take is, we will NOT travel enough to justify the expense, also she says "there is no way I want to be on vacation and cooking, cleaning washing etc". So perhaps you can run the numbers for me and come up with something which makes economical as well as esthetic sense .??
Have her watch Jennifer's video - czcams.com/video/-_QticCQF3s/video.html
The roles are reversed a bit in my relationship. I want to go down the road less traveled, I want to jump in feet first and go boondocking, I want to grab my keys, grab my go bag and just hit the road. My husband, he is the hotel and restaurant type, needs to know where we are going and will balk if hes never been there before. Im quickly seeing that even though the rv lifestyle calls to me it probably wont be enjoyable for him no matter how I spin the adventure and taking to unknown out of the equation so he can be more comfortable will make it less enjoyable for me. *sighs*
I adore you!
You talked like a wise father sending his child off into the world with wisdom only a father can teach.
Great job I enjoyed this video. Now I am going to watch your wifes. :-)
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