Camp ground would be fun. If you got the right property, maybe on a river. Build it out around full timers that travel around. But not a huge campground. And once you get it going, have people come in like you did, that full time travel, but need to make some money here and there. That way you can still take off. You could even make it a simple place without the bells and whistles of meeting halls, lounges, pools, etc. etc. Maybe a couple washer/dryers. Water and power at the sites and a dump station. Travelers have their own toilets and bathing routines. Just need a nice location. Maybe a place with good hiking, etc.
Here is a job suggestion. I think you should capitalize on your RV celebrity status. I would think RV dealers would pay you to stop at their dealership for a meet and greet. You could put on a short presentation of where you have been and the sights you have seen. You could also sell your Stonyboot merchandise. If you were to come to my area, I would love to meet you and look at your rig. You could do this during your travels. You probably wouldn't get rich doing this, but it might help on the expenses. Doing this you wouldn't be locked down to one spot.
Cypress trees are really nice. Cypress logs that have been in the bottom of a river for 100 years are brought up and have some fabulous things made from the wood.
Don't know where y'all are by now but try Toad Suck Corps of Engineers campground near Conway Ark. if you are still close by. We had to try it just because of the name. I even got a hat at the little store at the entrance.
Perfect weather here on the Northern California Coast. Never too hot or never too cold. And less rain than the Oregon and Washington Coasts...And plenty of Redwoods and ferns close by....And did I brag about the beautiful sunsets here?! Sorry to hear about your hasty retreat from Glenrose TX , but glad you're back on the road.
Very true about the California coast, so beautiful! One of our favorite locations is a southern CA, but it’s not where we would want to put down roots. However, AZ is close enough to easily visit.
Thank you. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short and we had to make a 2 day run back to NH. So our time to explore went from 10 days, to 1 day. Next time!
DVRVP is such a great place operated by great folks. I understand why you’ll miss the people. Y’all were there when a group of ladies in vintage trailers camped there in mid-May.
Tree - Bald Cypress, State tree for Louisiana. The little trip hazard is a gum ball, a seed pod from the tree (Sweet Gum) when they are green they really hurt if stepped on. They have had a lot of rain in the area, I have family in the Shreveport/Bossier City (NW Louisiana).
Both of my parents are from Arkansas. My mother grew up around Greers Ferry Lake, which is an hour and a half north of Little Rock. It's a beautiful area. Worth considering visiting. Also, don't camp in the woods around Fouke, AK. That's where The Legend of Boggy Creek was filmed back in the 70's! Oooh! The Fouke Monster might get ya'll. 😁
What a fun trip after a long time And traveling with you both is a lot of fun...Scoot, you go to get a haircut, color your beard and a new look will come...And Sasha, you are so beautiful and so innocent...love u both.🚒🛻🛒🍦🥩🧅🍄😋👌👌👌👌✋✋
Good evening from Godley Texas, glad everything is going well with you. Hopefully if you return next summer we'll be able to meet up. Definitely need that AC here. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
That would be great. We do plan to visit again, not sure when, but sometime in the next year. Our trusty A/C ran 24/7 for 4 months, we are thankful that it didn't have any problems!
Glad to see you folks on the move again. Have you considered taking a the NRVTA course on becoming an RV repair or inspector. I’m taking the course in line just to help fix or diagnose problems with my own camper They’re located in Texas for the hands on practical training. 👍🇨🇦
Another great video. Glad 2 c u traveling again. Stay cool. That’s too hot for me. Travel safe. P.S. Can’t wait to hear more about your new truck ideas.
It’s too hot for us too! It’s nice to be on the road again! As for the truck, I’m still looking. But given the lack of inventory, we’re sticking with our current truck for a little while longer. Now we have a trailer and some other big changes coming soon!
Holy hotness! It was 90 degrees last weekend here in New York and it was unbearable. Of course the humidity was in the 90’s too. Yuck! My son has an IT business. He takes care of telephones and computers at some doctors and lawyers offices. He is in Peru right now and everything he needs to do he can do anywhere in the world. The only problem he ran into once was a computer hard drive quit so I had to go to the customers office and switch hard drives. Once I had the computer running he did the rest from Peru. I’m sure you know a lot about computers already so that might be an idea. He doesn’t make a fortune at this business but it’s enough to let him travel.
Thank you. Yes, IT work was my bread and butter for a long time. But 23 years of it made me want a change. I have considered doing more small projects and consulting, but it wouldn’t be a long term for me. Does your son work for himself or for a company?
@@Stonyboot he has his own business. He just texted me that a customer has left her laptop out in the rain. Yikes! She is bringing it to me along with a new one. I need to remove the hard drive from the old one to see if it will still work. I guess that’s the down side. He’s lucky that I’m willing to help him out. What would he do if I wasn’t available.
I have been watching what is happening in the entire world not only with new diseases popping up (I am a Nurse) but with our climate changes, and have been looking for a home base as well. Pay close attention to what is happening here in the US with weather. The South-West is beautiful and amazing but keep in mind the weather changes happening when looking for a home base. The West of the US is running out of water because the lack of rain and the intense heat drying up lakes and reservoirs. And when it rains, it is in the form of flash floods which are wiping out roads, towns and entire neighborhoods. In my research I am finding that the North-East (I know not entirely ideal) has a better potential to not experience the wild fires, lack of water and intense drought. I have been looking from South Carolina - to Maine since it is just for a home-base. I hope this helps a little.
Thanks. The northeast is a nice stable area, but after 41 years I’m ready for a change. The southwest might not be our forever home, but it will be nice to check it out. I agree, the northeast is probably the most stable and has a lot of offer. But there is also a lot driving me away.
Did you ever consider a solar install business? Either for RVs or on-grid homes. It could be mobile or stationary or a combo of both. That would be great, particularly in the SW. I know you are good with your hands. And a good head for electrical and mechanical stuff. As well, Sasha is great with people and the marketing aspect using FB and IG. She's also taking on some of the video stuff, that she could incorporate that into this or another channel. Just a thought. Good luck.
We have thought about solar, we are still thinking about it and have some contacts. It’s a booming business and I like it! It’s a great idea, thanks for the reminder!
I was trying to get some of the AC from the truck to flow back to the camper while driving. Then, while at camp, get the A/C pushed into the truck cab. It did work, but the tube leaked too much so I returned it. It would only hold air for a day :(
It’s perfect for local exploring. Sasha loves it and it meets her needs. I (Scott) want something with longer range and a little more rugged. The Lectric XP that we have is good for about 10-12 miles on throttle only and 25-35 if you pedal with it.
I noticed on this episode, as well as several others that you put your rear jacks down when camping. Do u do that at every stop? Is it just for stability or other reasons too? TIA
What about you helping other RV CZcams bloggers edit their video. You seem to do pretty well with quality editing with your channel. Just a suggestion.
I'm gonna break down and buy the Danfoss compressor DC refrigerator for mine. $2200. 🤨 I hope it works better than the AC absorption fridge. I'm thinking I'll leave the intake and outtake fans on the vents for it also. Do you think that would make a difference? Also: Scott, Have you considered putting Timbrens on the front of your truck? I did it and it made all the difference in the rocking coming out of parking lots.
I have my eyes on a DC compressor fridge. The time is getting close, I'll have more info in a few months. Knock on wood, our fridge has been pretty good, except for driving in 100+ temps. I have been reading about upgraded front bump stops, now that you mention Timbrens on the front, I'll have to read up on them. I do wish I had a little more control in the front for those annoying bumps and dips in the road. Thanks for the tip!
@@Stonyboot Apparently it only uses 3.5 amps DC. That is a buttload better than the 20 plus amps that that my domestic uses running through the 3000w inverter while I drive. It's hard to justify $2200 for an RV fridge, but I'm doing it.
I can't remember if ya'll had solar or not, you need to put about 2,000 watts on top. I hate the fires because of the businesses, homes and all the pitiful animals.
Camp ground would be fun. If you got the right property, maybe on a river. Build it out around full timers that travel around. But not a huge campground. And once you get it going, have people come in like you did, that full time travel, but need to make some money here and there. That way you can still take off. You could even make it a simple place without the bells and whistles of meeting halls, lounges, pools, etc. etc. Maybe a couple washer/dryers. Water and power at the sites and a dump station. Travelers have their own toilets and bathing routines. Just need a nice location. Maybe a place with good hiking, etc.
We’ve been to plenty of places like that. They do exist, but they are few and far between.
This place is on a shallow river, but the pools are nice!
Here is a job suggestion. I think you should capitalize on your RV celebrity status. I would think RV dealers would pay you to stop at their dealership for a meet and greet. You could put on a short presentation of where you have been and the sights you have seen. You could also sell your Stonyboot merchandise. If you were to come to my area, I would love to meet you and look at your rig. You could do this during your travels. You probably wouldn't get rich doing this, but it might help on the expenses. Doing this you wouldn't be locked down to one spot.
That’s a great idea, thank you for the feedback!
I'm pretty sure those are bald cypress trees.
That sounds about right. Thank you!
Yeah! 'Schoko Bananen'! I always have one when in Germany! But just one is enough..... LOL! That's a great little store! Hope they do well.
They do a great job with their shop!
Cypress trees are really nice. Cypress logs that have been in the bottom of a river for 100 years are brought up and have some fabulous things made from the wood.
I’ve seen that, swamp logs are beautiful!
Don't know where y'all are by now but try Toad Suck Corps of Engineers campground near Conway Ark. if you are still close by. We had to try it just because of the name. I even got a hat at the little store at the entrance.
Thanks, we are long gone, but we have stayed at many ACOE locations. They are great!
Perfect weather here on the Northern California Coast. Never too hot or never too cold. And less rain than the Oregon and Washington Coasts...And plenty of Redwoods and ferns close by....And did I brag about the beautiful sunsets here?!
Sorry to hear about your hasty retreat from Glenrose TX , but glad you're back on the road.
Very true about the California coast, so beautiful! One of our favorite locations is a southern CA, but it’s not where we would want to put down roots. However, AZ is close enough to easily visit.
You want cooler you need to go NW to CO in Leadville or to the WA coast. All the East is hot and sticky.
Agreed, but unfortunately our travels are dictated by business and chores. We hope to solve that soon.
Eureka Springs and the Boston Mountains are must see in the Ozarks of NW Arkansas. Glad your back on the road. Safe travels!
Thank you. Unfortunately, our trip was cut short and we had to make a 2 day run back to NH. So our time to explore went from 10 days, to 1 day. Next time!
DVRVP is such a great place operated by great folks. I understand why you’ll miss the people. Y’all were there when a group of ladies in vintage trailers camped there in mid-May.
We loved our time there, and we remember your event! We hope you had a great time :)
@@Stonyboot
We sure did. Great weekend.
Awesome haircut ! Nice to see you back on the road guys. Thank you for the update.
Thanks for watching. I was in desperate need of a haircut and I was very happy with the results.
Great video guys 🙂
Thanks for watching!
Tree - Bald Cypress, State tree for Louisiana. The little trip hazard is a gum ball, a seed pod from the tree (Sweet Gum) when they are green they really hurt if stepped on. They have had a lot of rain in the area, I have family in the Shreveport/Bossier City (NW Louisiana).
Thank you for the info. Those sweet gum seed pods looks pretty serious!!!
It’s a beautiful area!
Both of my parents are from Arkansas. My mother grew up around Greers Ferry Lake, which is an hour and a half north of Little Rock. It's a beautiful area. Worth considering visiting. Also, don't camp in the woods around Fouke, AK. That's where The Legend of Boggy Creek was filmed back in the 70's! Oooh! The Fouke Monster might get ya'll. 😁
It’s a beautiful area for sure! I’ll make sure to steer clear of Fouke, AK!
Those are Bald Cypress trees.
That seems to be the consensus! Thanks 😊
What a fun trip after a long time And traveling with you both is a lot of fun...Scoot, you go to get a haircut, color your beard and a new look will come...And Sasha, you are so beautiful and so innocent...love u both.🚒🛻🛒🍦🥩🧅🍄😋👌👌👌👌✋✋
Thank you!
Glad your back on the journey!!!!
Thanks!
Crazy times weather been 40 humdex in richmond hill ontario Canada. But it's cooler this week!!!
It has been some crazy weather, seasons are changing now. Who knows what’s next!
Sweet gum balls
HAHA, I'm not going to chew them, but another commenter explained that they are from Sweet Gum trees. Interesting!
It’s good seeing you guys traveling around again you guys seem happier enjoy yourselves
It’s nice to be mobile again. But we do enjoy the unlimited water!
Good evening from Godley Texas, glad everything is going well with you. Hopefully if you return next summer we'll be able to meet up. Definitely need that AC here. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
That would be great. We do plan to visit again, not sure when, but sometime in the next year. Our trusty A/C ran 24/7 for 4 months, we are thankful that it didn't have any problems!
Interesting episode to be along for the ride. Thanks guys. Stay safe.
Thanks for watching, we never really know whats coming next :)
Glad to see you folks on the move again. Have you considered taking a the NRVTA course on becoming an RV repair or inspector.
I’m taking the course in line just to help fix or diagnose problems with my own camper
They’re located in Texas for the hands on practical training. 👍🇨🇦
I have thought about that. I have a friend that completed it and it would make perfect sense.
I’ll give it another look. Thank you!
Love to see you back on the road! Safe travels!
Thank you for watching!
Another great video. Glad 2 c u traveling again. Stay cool. That’s too hot for me. Travel safe. P.S. Can’t wait to hear more about your new truck ideas.
It’s too hot for us too! It’s nice to be on the road again!
As for the truck, I’m still looking. But given the lack of inventory, we’re sticking with our current truck for a little while longer.
Now we have a trailer and some other big changes coming soon!
A white fire truck rare
It’s an old truck. The owner of the campground bought it from the fire department that he served with.
Nice wide angle lens I would guess 16mm.
Thanks. 13mm f1.8 equivalent. Believe it or not, it’s just an iPhone 13 ProMax.
Holy hotness! It was 90 degrees last weekend here in New York and it was unbearable. Of course the humidity was in the 90’s too. Yuck!
My son has an IT business. He takes care of telephones and computers at some doctors and lawyers offices. He is in Peru right now and everything he needs to do he can do anywhere in the world. The only problem he ran into once was a computer hard drive quit so I had to go to the customers office and switch hard drives. Once I had the computer running he did the rest from Peru. I’m sure you know a lot about computers already so that might be an idea. He doesn’t make a fortune at this business but it’s enough to let him travel.
Thank you. Yes, IT work was my bread and butter for a long time. But 23 years of it made me want a change. I have considered doing more small projects and consulting, but it wouldn’t be a long term for me.
Does your son work for himself or for a company?
@@Stonyboot he has his own business. He just texted me that a customer has left her laptop out in the rain. Yikes! She is bringing it to me along with a new one. I need to remove the hard drive from the old one to see if it will still work. I guess that’s the down side. He’s lucky that I’m willing to help him out. What would he do if I wasn’t available.
Wyoming
We love it there 😀
Try northern New Mexico.
We sure will someday!
I have been watching what is happening in the entire world not only with new diseases popping up (I am a Nurse) but with our climate changes, and have been looking for a home base as well. Pay close attention to what is happening here in the US with weather. The South-West is beautiful and amazing but keep in mind the weather changes happening when looking for a home base. The West of the US is running out of water because the lack of rain and the intense heat drying up lakes and reservoirs. And when it rains, it is in the form of flash floods which are wiping out roads, towns and entire neighborhoods. In my research I am finding that the North-East (I know not entirely ideal) has a better potential to not experience the wild fires, lack of water and intense drought. I have been looking from South Carolina - to Maine since it is just for a home-base. I hope this helps a little.
Thanks. The northeast is a nice stable area, but after 41 years I’m ready for a change. The southwest might not be our forever home, but it will be nice to check it out.
I agree, the northeast is probably the most stable and has a lot of offer. But there is also a lot driving me away.
Completely understandable.
Be safe.
Thanks, we got out without a problem!
Very good guys!
Thanks!🙌
Did you ever consider a solar install business? Either for RVs or on-grid homes. It could be mobile or stationary or a combo of both. That would be great, particularly in the SW. I know you are good with your hands. And a good head for electrical and mechanical stuff. As well, Sasha is great with people and the marketing aspect using FB and IG. She's also taking on some of the video stuff, that she could incorporate that into this or another channel. Just a thought. Good luck.
We have thought about solar, we are still thinking about it and have some contacts. It’s a booming business and I like it! It’s a great idea, thanks for the reminder!
Why did you wedge that blow-up plastic pool between your camper and truck. How did it help? Blessings.
I was trying to get some of the AC from the truck to flow back to the camper while driving. Then, while at camp, get the A/C pushed into the truck cab. It did work, but the tube leaked too much so I returned it. It would only hold air for a day :(
Great to see you both on the road again! What brand of hitch extension do you have?
It’s a Curt 45048
It’s a Curt 45048
Y'all come back to Texas again!
We sure will, we love Texas and can't wait for our next visit!
Bald cypress trees
Thank you!
We are thinking of purchasing the same Lectric folding bikes. Have you been happy with the performance?
It’s perfect for local exploring. Sasha loves it and it meets her needs. I (Scott) want something with longer range and a little more rugged.
The Lectric XP that we have is good for about 10-12 miles on throttle only and 25-35 if you pedal with it.
Should of saved the lock on the bike rack.
It too was broken.
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Thank you!
I noticed on this episode, as well as several others that you put your rear jacks down when camping. Do u do that at every stop? Is it just for stability or other reasons too? TIA
We do that mostly to stop our camper from wobbling when it's windy!
What about you helping other RV CZcams bloggers edit their video. You seem to do pretty well with quality editing with your channel. Just a suggestion.
I'm gonna break down and buy the Danfoss compressor DC refrigerator for mine. $2200. 🤨
I hope it works better than the AC absorption fridge.
I'm thinking I'll leave the intake and outtake fans on the vents for it also. Do you think that would make a difference?
Also: Scott, Have you considered putting Timbrens on the front of your truck? I did it and it made all the difference in the rocking coming out of parking lots.
I have my eyes on a DC compressor fridge. The time is getting close, I'll have more info in a few months. Knock on wood, our fridge has been pretty good, except for driving in 100+ temps.
I have been reading about upgraded front bump stops, now that you mention Timbrens on the front, I'll have to read up on them. I do wish I had a little more control in the front for those annoying bumps and dips in the road.
Thanks for the tip!
@@Stonyboot
Apparently it only uses 3.5 amps DC. That is a buttload better than the 20 plus amps that that my domestic uses running through the 3000w inverter while I drive. It's hard to justify $2200 for an RV fridge, but I'm doing it.
I can't remember if ya'll had solar or not, you need to put about 2,000 watts on top. I hate the fires because of the businesses, homes and all the pitiful animals.
We have 200 watts, and I had planned to put about 600 up there. Plans have changed and I held off, details will be coming in future videos.
Those trippy looking seed pods are from a sweetgum tree.
Thank you, I've never even heard of that kind of tree. They were pretty trippy, I also would not want to step on one barefoot!