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Let us know any pros and cons of hotels vs RVs in the comments.
And RVs get our vote by a mile!
Great job, will watch again study! Knew you were hooked!
Bed bugs and bad beds!
Love how you're always holding hands. ❤❤
I'm a recent widow and my husband was a big hand holder.
Awww, thanks. And am so sorry about your loss. We found each other late in life, met on the road actually. Here's our story if you don't know it: czcams.com/video/jvWDUG3zgdA/video.html
I enjoyed your video, especially the ending! What I like about traveling with my travel trailer is I can pull over when nature calls. I found this to be very helpful when many fast food places had their dining areas closed due to Covid.
Yes! That is another plus and we should’ve mentioned that the video. Thanks for watching, and glad you enjoyed the ending!
yes yes yes
We full time. Definitely rv. Plus, it's not the cost issues. It's the beauty of waking up in nature. We love walking out our door and experiencing the beauty of the sights and sounds of thr outdoors. Hearing elk calling or seeing wild horses is amazing.
Oh that's a great point! Nature is so restorative. I get to run every morning in all kinds of settings: along a beach, in the woods on a hiking trail, along a river, etc. Sure can't put a price on that! Hope to see you on the road!!
Nothing better than having your own RV to rest comfortably anywhere at anytime. Awesome topic to bring up.
Oh, thanks so much!!! Yes, RVs are way better than hotels in our opinion. But I wouldn't have thought that until after I've had the experience of taking my home on wheels with me. Thanks for your comment and good to see you in 2021. Be safe.
I did a cost analysis for my family of 5 (3 teenagers) looking at a 2 week vacation and found that it is definitely more affordable to have an RV verses hotel. Even with a cheap hotel (figuring $150/night) that would cost around $2100, then figuring dinning and food (taking advantage off hotel breakfast service) I estimated between $1400-2100 ($100-150/day), then flight and rental cost (other $3200ish), cost for kenneling pets for 16 days ($1300) for my area the cost before entertainment ad gets came to around $8,700. So a 2 week vacation would cost my family around $10,000-11,000. As opposed to RV park cost (varies for location) but figured around $700 (could be cheaper), food cost (would be normal grocery bill ($500ish), gas ($1000, don't have to kennel pets, and still factoring in entertainment and gifts ($2Kish), traveling with an RV for a 2 week "vacation" could be around $4,400. Now this doesn't include other things but in my humble estimation I could take the family out for twice as long and still be less expensive than a 2 week vacation and have less stress (or at least different level of stress).
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Good for you for running the numbers. Yes, this definitely makes the case for vacationing via RV! AND you get to have your own bed! Hope to see you and your family out here!
Great video! I bought my Class C for work. Every week I was driving out of state to a client. I hated sleeping in a bed that hundreds of other people slept in and I hated eating out all the time. I love having everything with me in my RV. I even have my favorite spot that I pull off to for dinner halfway home after working all day. Would never go back!
Wow, that sounds like an awesome setup! Good for you to have planned this out so well. Enjoy!
Keeping busy with enjoyable activities is what matters. My fav combo is motorcycling on dirt desert/mountain roads then staying in motel. If camping, a campground with a shower comes in handy. Dispersed or primitive camping is also fun. Staying at a friend or family home is great as long as it's for only a day or two. I guess this means mix it up and enjoy the life you've been given. Be kind and be helpful along the way.
Yes, great advice. It's about living life to the fullest and doing what calls you. Glad to hear you're getting out and about and exploring!
1st today!!!! Good to see y’all, Happy New Year from Kentucky🎉🎉🎉No to hotels for sure!!! Love our 5th wheel too much, we have everything we need with it!!
Happy New Year to you, too!! Agreed- we love our fifth wheel so much. A hotel is definitely a step down.
I see traveling and staying at hotels as a vacation idea. When living full time on the road, you need all your clothes, food items, and comforts. I'm all about eating healthy too and finding "clean" food is hard when staying at hotels. Great video & thanks for all your insight! I bought my 260RD after watching Liz's walkthru. I'm full time and love my 5th wheel. Keep the videos coming :)
Hi Patricia, Oh that would have been so cool if we met while I was still solo and still had the 260RD. I sure loved that camper though, what a great floorplan! Happy travels!
Great video, lot of excellent information. We live in Florida and usually spent about two months a year traveling. We usually visit family members in the western states. We do stay in hotels each night and your pretty much right on target with your list of pros and cons. Really loved your closing comments above taking a shower and don’t turn on the water. Really funny, showed real life.
Hi Don! Thanks so much for your comment and kind words! We love making these videos and glad you are enjoying them. See you in the next one. Oh, and enjoy your Florida winter.
Great video! Glad to see you all again! Loved the ending!
Yay! So glad you liked it, Jeremiah! It sure is good to be back. Hope you are in front of the fireplace right now.
@@LizAmazing That was our exact location! Posted a picture in the group!
LOL the skit at the end! You guys are great, thanks for another great video!
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching! We've added little funnies on the end of the last four or five videos, so check them all out. And we'll see you in the next video!
Thx people ...this is amazing. Sorry for the pun but I have been wondering about how to 'hotel' in covid and I have stayed out of libraries and hotels/motels ever since the bed bug explosion. I won't go into all the fears and stuff but just getting from point 'a' to 'b' is not something easy. You all are a team and you have each other. That is a big plus. Both of you started out alone so you know that team is much better than a single player. A friend of mine and I sat down one day and talked it over. We both came away with some different ideas. Now here you are talking them out just like we did. We even discussed finding another country where rentals are much cheaper. There are so many things to look into. My little chat with my friend came up with the halse of home ownership versus renting. We saw that we both were spending money and putting our lives at risk to maintain our homes. Paying taxes for services we are not using. The list goes on. What we did agree on was making it worth it. Being able to walk out on a beautiful beach where you feel really good versus a small space you are locked into. It's just got to be Amazing to be worth it and that is not always a cash calculation. Sometimes being out there is what makes it worth the risk and cost versus just being alive in small confined space. Just to live for a few years more, just so your loved ones know you are safe and in good hands, but did you enjoy it.....that is the hidden price. You two have each other and are out there even in the current environment. You all are keeping a lot people going and thinking, You all remind us.. ..we still have the keys to get out there.. As always thx for sharing.
Thanks so much for your post, Don. This made our day. We are glad our video was timely with your conversation along the same lines. RV life is SO much cheaper than a hotel, and a house. IF you do it right. Takes planning and education. Love your point about living in a tiny space but walking out to the beach. Truly it's the experiences that make life worth living- not the stuff you have. Now that I have done it, I am glad I traded in a big house for a small RV. Totally worth it! See you next week where I think you will enjoy our next video, too.
Nice video... I have been watching mostly the RV only videos that seem to leave out the Cons or RVing. I like that your video covered the experience of buying new and only losing about 5K after a year.
Thanks so much for your comment, Joe!
When we travelled before Rving. Our Hilton gardens all had kitchens, dishwashers and stocked with plates, cutlery and pots-pans.
Yeah, those are nice hotels!
We prefer the RV for sure! Our apartment on wheels. We did hotels on our move from AZ to Cape Cod and we were exhausted by the time we got there. A lot of planning especially with Jimi in tow. ❤️😃
Hi guys! Yes, it really can be a drag packing and unpacking and having to deal with a pet, too. For me, RV life has spoiled me from wanting to stay in a hotel ever again. RV beats hotel hands down!
Bought a used class A 36’ last Feb. just as Covid was hitting USA. I can only do hotels for a few days then start feeling awful due to having to eat out and not have our normal meals. Also figure it’s only matter of time before we hit bedbug city. We just purchased our used toad to pull behind the RV. Now can’t wait to really get out on the road! I enjoy watching your channel and hope you two have a wonderful and safe 2021!,
Hi Karen, We’ve enjoyed our month off AND it’s good to be back! Me, too, about eating restaurant food day after day. Thanks for your kind words about the channel. We hope you can get out on the road soon. Safe travels.
Good straight up info. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jim!
We stayed at a Red Roof Inn while traveling in Ohio. It was the middle of February. Most campgrounds were closed. Our camper was actually still winterized. It was such a pleasure having people out on the 2nd floor deck smoking pot. 🤮 I was worried about the truck and camper parked behind the building where I couldn’t see them. The next night we were in Tennessee and found a campground with full hookups. We flushed all the water lines, went shopping to get some food and had a nice relaxing evening. Red Roof was a poor choice but I’ll take the camper any day. Safe travels and stay well.
Hi Warren and Happy 2021! Great story, and we didn't talk about stuff like noisy neighbors, shady parking lots, unwanted smells and just the stress of being in an hotel versus relaxing in your camper. Thanks for your comment!
Great video, hope you guys had a nice holiday season.....I am so glad you guys founds each other, life with a partner (that works) is wonderful....Happy Healthy New Year....
Yes. That is the best of the best, knowing that I now have Paul by my side. We are looking forward to having a wonderful 2021 filled with love and laughter, and wish you the same. Good to see you back and look forward to seeing you in the next video.
There are some great tips in this video. We had to take our 310 to Indiana last summer to have work done and stayed in a hotel for just a few days. It was such an inconvenience. I'm so glad everything is falling into place and you are on the mend. It could have been much worse.
Thanks so much Doug! & Doris! Glad to have you on our team. See you in the next video.
Love the ending, thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! Hope to see you out there.
Hi! I’m so glad you did this!
We sold our home last March and closed April 1st 2020 and checked into the Marriott Residence Inn 2bd 2 bath suite with a fireplace and full kitchen and because my husband traveled for work a lot since 1992 he gets free stays and discounts and he’s now a
lifetime Titanium Member and we rack up points.
I think it’s funny, because I would always say we’d just move into a Marriott Residence Inn when he reiterated and just travel.
We had a change of plans and we decided to look for an RV instead and commit to traveling for a year.
Because of Covid that wasn’t as easy as we thought. We finally found a 2020 Grand Design 351 Momentum then proceeded to wait six months! We now have enough points to travel to Europe and stay 3 months free on Marriott. The thing is we can’t because of Covid.
We pick up our RV tomorrow! Finally!
I don’t know what that experience will be like, but I can give you a break down on our cost staying at The Residence Inn. $2000. a month for a two bd suit with full kitchen. I haven’t had to pay utilities, cable, WiFi, paper products or breakfast. I do enjoy the free maid service and my dog stays free and is loved by the staff who treats him with dog treats every time he comes through the door. It was a much less cost then renting until the RV finally arrived.
The cost of renting a new 2 bed 2 bath all together would have cost us $3200.00 a month plus deposits, dog deposit, rent for our dog and poop DNA testing. 🙄 Plus Utilities and deposits for utilities, WiFi, cable etc. All in all living at The Residence Inn has been delightful! The grandsons stayed with us for a couple of weeks last summer and loved the pool, tennis court and putting green. We look forward to traveling with them a few weeks this summer.
Thanks so much for your comment! Very helpful. Yes, I figured a monthly hotel rate would be cheaper than our daily which worked out to $3600. Of course, monthly campground costs are cheaper, too. You guys really COULD travel from hotel to hotel because of all those points you've racked up! Let us know how it goes once you have your RV and are out traveling on the road. And.... poop DNA testing? Is that what apartment complexes are asking for now? Who knew!
People always ask me about the costs traveling with our fifth wheel. I have done the math several times to give them an example and for my own piece of mind. It is always cheaper with my RV in the end. The only thing different is the time it takes to get to our destination. Might take 2-5 hours by air and might take us 2-5 days on the road. We plan for that and we see a lot of the country that you would never see by air. We have found many out of the way destinations for future trips doing this. And like you guys said about food, we always eat healthier and way cheaper by preparing our own meals, not that we don’t go out from time to time. It’s also really nice sleeping in your own bed at night. I actually sleep better in my RV than I do in my bed at home for some reason (except of course the rare occasion we stay in a Walmart lot over night). Anyway, nice to see you guys back and look forward to your future ‘episodes’!
Hi Ed! Yes, it's good to be back!!! Thanks for your comment confirming that the RV is way better than traveling by hotels. It's especially true if you take your time you'll save even more money. As they say, it's not about the destination, it's about the journey! Looking forward to seeing you in the next video!
Thanks for the heads up on the Thousand Trails option for affordable camping. When we went to Alaska in 2019, we spent anywhere from $40 to $75 a night with varying hookup options. Laughed at the ending!
Hi Kathy! Yeah you can't beat the deal Thousand Trails offers: 80+ campgrounds and just $50 a month to stay in gated resorts. There is just not a better deal for fulltimers. Although... I suppose one could sell or rent their home out and live in their camper in the backyard, that is probably way cheaper! ;-)
As a person with food allergies, having a kitchen travel with me is well worth all of the expense and inconvenience of RV travel. I also love to have all my stuff with me! I just don't like traveling without my RV home since we first started this in 2014!
That's a great point about food allergies, another reason why the RV wins hands down!
We've missed you, and were concerned. Now you're back and in a hotel room with no explanation. Hope you guys are doing well. Glad to see you back. Best wishes for the new year. 👍
Hi Frank! Thanks for your comment. We took the month off. We kept in touch via the CZcams community page. If you ring the bell you'll get alerts when we do that. And we stayed in a hotel because we had a night out after dark and did not want to tackle the mountain drive in those conditions. Anyway, we are glad to be back- and even more importantly are glad to see you!! Hope your 2021 is going to be awesome and filled with love and laughter!
Great video guys! Thanks.
Hey Patty! Thanks so much! Be safe.
We bought our new RV about 17 years ago. We have been to 42 states and the cost of hotel rooms over 17 years has paid for our RV. Nothing better to arrive at a destination with eveything in your rv ready to go. Furthermore, Happy 2021 my distant rving friends!
Agreed on every point. I think back to when I lived in a house. I thought of hotels as treats. Now that I am on the road, nothing beats an RV! And Happy 2021 to you, too!
First.... love your dress Liz! 😁RVing all the way! I have similar pros and cons as a weekend warrior... hotel bed bugs is always a concern and how well is it cleaned?!?! In your own environment you do not have to address these questions. It’s a comfort to be in your own place. 😊
Hi Randi! Yes, RV life spoils you, doesn’t? I am DONE with hotels! Thanks for watching and commenting. ♥️
Loved the ending.....lol. Thanks
Thank you, that was fun!
Great video Liz and Paul! To be honest, there is nothing I like about hotels... lol. I really like having my own stuff with me, cooking our meals, and having our bathroom and bed! I’m quite happy moving like a 🐢. We also take our dog everywhere, so much like Mango, our dog has his own space too. Actually, I think he believes the entire bed and couch is all his... lol! Keep safe you guys.
Thanks for watching, Maarten! I think that's one thing that RV life changed for me. Before, I looked at hotels as a treat and looked forward to staying in one. Now, I see them as far inferior to the traveling like a turtle! See you in the next video.
I hope you had a good Christmas and a very blessed New Year's 2021 love these videos love watching where you go it is very beautiful I jealous LOL both of you you get to go on these beautiful places but you are so happy together you can see that with both of you. I try to watch these videos all the time when my phone won't let me I need to get another one. Hope you all have a wonderful very blessed best of the week for weekend whichever you were at God bless you take care and be safe out there
Awww, thanks so much! So great to hear from you again. Happy 2021!!
You are right about having time or not. I’ve traveled both ways and hands down prefer RV travel. Just like there are hotels for every budget there are RV’s for every budget. If you’re traveling for any length of time an RV is so nice! There is also the social aspect of RVing. I’ve met so many great people, you seldom get that opportunity when traveling by car and hoping from one hotel to another, unless you are staying in a B&B.
That's a great point. We haven't been all that chatty with our hotel neighbors, but YES we meet so many nice people at campgrounds! Thanks for your comment and stay safe.
NIce breakdown of traveling .....
Thanks James!
I agree with you, Liz and Paul - RV wins hands down! We bought our trailer so that we don’t have to stay in hotels any more. Sleeping in my own bed with my own sheets and blankets was the #1 reason. We also travel with our dog, and she finds the trailer a lot more comfortable and less stressful than being in a hotel room. For me, there’s nothing better than being out in nature 🥰
Hi Piper! Hands down for sure! Glad that your dog prefers the RV, too. It used to be that hotels were fun, but since we've been RVing, we feel hotels don't offer half the benefits of taking our home with us. Thanks for watching and commenting!
We returned our timeshare,to buy an RV and love it
Yay! We just love RV life, too. See you on the road!
There was a program called “Hotel Impossible “. Many things we didn’t know were revealed. The host would inspect suites with a black light. It revealed that many a”maid service “ was deeply lacking in care. Residual body fluids were displayed on places like bed spreads, light switches, tv remotes and the bathroom fixtures. Many places do not change the bed spread after every guest! The flora and fauna in my RV are MINE! My body is in sync with them. ( remember that when dealing with the sewer hose. Everything in there came from you!)
I was forced to motel it due to repairs. The cheap hotel recommended was a DUMP. TWO air conditioners that did not work. Trash under the beds. Refrigerator with over an inch of ice. They charged extra per pet. I went to the Knights Inn. Pet friendly! Cost more on base BUT no extra charge for pets made it the same!
SOME people travel slower in an RV. I have been flown past by people pulling the same or more load (15000+) at 80 mph. Tires not only have a WEIGHT limit, they have a SPEED limit. (65 mph). I travel at 63!
For LONG hot showers I use the bath house at the RV resort! Not bare foot!
I remember that show! Yes, having your own home with you is the way to go! Thanks so much for your comment. And 63 is our top travel speed, too. So glad you know about tire weight limits. We learned that about six months ago and upgraded accordingly. Also, we learned a ton about flat tire prevention and TPMS. Here's our video about that: czcams.com/video/odVXXL7X_Bw/video.html
Ack! As a nurse I cringe every time I have to be in a hotel or bnb. Love my TT . But my husband doesn't as much even when we'r split the driving
A hotel room's chances of being cleaned to any level close to what your own RV would be is next to zero.... in COVID times this is even more important. Also, like to travel with a pet(s)?..... good luck making that fun when hoteling it. But, I LOVE the fact that so many people like hotels vs RVs since finding a good place to camp is getting a lot harder nowadays
So true. Yeah, hotels are looking less and less compelling these days. We are grateful that our RV is roomy enough for us that we don't feel the need to take a break and stay in a hotel. We have not noticed the campgrounds getting more crowded. We are in Southern California. No Canadians could come down this year so there are lots of spots! Happy trails to you!
@@LizAmazing Just wait until this COVID stuff ends, it's going to be brutal getting a campsite about anywhere. CA is so locked down tons of people either can't get there if they wanted to (Canadians) & tons of others (& we're included in this one) won't go because we go to CA to enjoy stuff that's all closed down now. Some places outside of CA in 2020 (like NPS campgrounds inside of Utah) where booked solid for the entire summer (& beyond).
You two are just too cute! For me I prefer my own place. I traveled for years staying in top name hotels chains, sometimes up to a couple of weeks every month. I've had employees come into the room in the middle of the night, solved with an ironing board against the door and tippy iron on the edge for an alarm. When fully booked you can end up next to a storage closet for supplies with employees in and out, worst next to the elevator. Don't even get me started on hidden cameras. Yes it happens and having to spend time in a court room, ugh don't get me started. My RV for sure.
Oh my goodness. Yeah I would not like a hotel employee coming in in the middle the night! We have no plans to give up our RV anytime soon! thanks for watching and commenting!
🤣😂🤣 Paul said “POOP NOODLE!!!” 😜 I wonder where he may have heard that before...
Really great perspective on this subject guys! Great video as always!
Hey guys!!! Paul definitely most recently heard that term from you!!!! Thanks for watching and hope you are somewhere warm.
I missed that. What minute was it?
@@pbj6303 It's right in the beginning @1:36
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Awww, thank you so much!
We flew from FL to AZ rented a car and stayed in hotels, ate out every day. As we were flying I looked out the window and thought I want to see all that below. I love my Tiffin RV and it’s worth every penny. I love to cook, only going out to eat once in awhile. It’s all in attitude and freedom of the RV lifestyle. Let’s not forget you can always make a snack going down the road and you don’t have to stop for bathroom breaks unless you’re driving of course.
Hi Kathy! Yes! We agree, there is just a certain freedom about traveling on the road with your home on your back. We love it and it sounds like you do too! Happy travels!
New subscriber although I've watched a couple of your previous video's, always enjoyable. Have you both always been traveling with some type of towable rig or did you ever have a Class A, B, or C RV? Obviously what you have now appears to serve your travel type perfectly. As we prepare for retirement in about 17 months, we're wanting to learn as much as we can from those who are already doing it and have a lot of experience. I don't see us ever being full time. but I think we'd like to do two or three, eight to ten week each travel trips each year for a number of years. Keep the great video's coming and continue enjoying the great lives you've created for yourselves!
Hi John, and welcome to the A-Team. Great questions. This is Paul's third RV. He had a travel trailer when we met and he moved into my fifth wheel. Then we bought this one, a Grand Design Solitude 310GK fifth wheel. This is actually my eighth camper! I've owned a truck camper, a couple Class C' and a Camper Van. Plus a bumper pull and another fifth wheel. The only thing I have not owned is a Class A.
If you are going to be gone for an extended period, likely a camper van (Class B) will not be big enough- unless you are minimalists. The plus with a Class B is your more nimble and will fit in all the state and national parks, and in the grocery parking lot. While you don't have to have a second vehicle, the downside is that you have to break camp every time you want to go anywhere.
The main difference between a Class A and a Fifth Wheel is that you are more nimble in a Class A. If you plan to be on the move a lot, that might be the one. Plus, traveling allows you the use of the bathroom and you can open the fridge and make a sandwich while you are on the move. The downside of a Class A is that you don't get as much living area as you do in a fifth wheel bc the camper still needs to be functional when the slides are in, unlike with a trailer.
I actually made a video comparing the different types and how the type of camping you do is the key factor. Check it out here: czcams.com/video/clPVWVFnQ2k/video.html
Happy planning!!!
Here's to a safe 2021 in your travels! Do you plan to stay west of the Mississippi again this year?
Thanks so much. We had plans to go east at least three times last year but then the timing was not right. We will see what this year brings. Sure hope so!
I’ve always said there is nothing better than knowing I’m in my own bed and my feet hit my own floors! RV’s are the best for sure!🙌
Absolutely! We love RV life and wouldn't have it any other way. Happy travels to you and stay safe.
@@LizAmazing ❤️....Happy and safe travels to you too!
Camper hands down. Hello from West Michigan. 😊👋🏻
Yes! Boy, I remember when I lived in a house and staying in a hotel was a treat. RV life changes that big time. Keep warm up there in Michigan!
RV for sure I’ve stayed many hotel across America and parts of the world traveling for work a nice hotel is good on occasion but that’s why an RV you got your own space your own things thanks again for your videos safe travels
Absolutely. We had some non RVers ask us this question. I just don't think anything beats having your home with you when you travel. Thanks for watching and commenting and safe travels to you, too.
@@LizAmazing I hope you guys are OK if you’re staying in a hotel or maybe having some work done on your rig🙏🏼👍🏼🤙🏼
Great info. Thanks! We have been watching your videos for a few weeks. I swear I have met Liz years ago. Where have you lived/worked before RV life?
Welcome to the channel! Oh that would be so fun if we've met at some point. I'm from Kentucky and Florida.
@@LizAmazing I have never lived in either state. But there is still something that makes me think I have known you,Liz. Well, maybe if we get a trailer and hit the road we will meet...again.
Good Tips Liz & Paul some of those Hotel rooms are creepy if you look to hard ...lol
So true. No matter how much you pay, you can never be 100% sure on what you'll get. We don't like those kind of surprises!!
You also won't wake up to a beautiful sunrise while the birds sing you good morning. Or feel all the stress in your body melt away as you watch the mesmerizing flames of a campfire. You won't have the benefit of having your entire wardrobe with you at all times, or be able to prepare yourself healthy meals on demand. Being an RVer is a calling. It's a feeling of ultimate freedom that can't compare with a hotel. As clean as hotel rooms may appear, there's a lot of nastiness that you just can't see.
As I was typing all of this, you guys proceeded to cover each one of my points. Great minds think alike 😉
And...you don't get kicked out at 11am!
Yay! We agree 100%! It's so true that RV life is a calling. Thank you for saying that. Hope to see you on the road!
We’re, of course, not full timers. And never will be unless Jerry can take his model train layout along with him but that would take a basement. All the camping we’d ever done in 25 years was occasionally a tent and a brief ownership of a very used B+ similar to your previous vehicle, but that didn’t last very long because we were horrified by the 8mpg. Our previous traveling was driving and stopping at hotels like you’re in. And that required endless lugging of stuff to the room because I’m not a good sleeper. I need special pillows, propping up pillows, earplugs to block out the TV in the room next-door, extra fleece blanket... And I still was never very comfortable; I never got a good nights’s sleep.
Six years ago when I told Jerry that I wanted to camp and see the country again before we were too old, he thought we should just drive and stay in Holiday Inn Expresses. I put my foot down and said that I wanted to wake up and look out from my bed and know where I was. If you stay in a hotel, they’re all the same inside. You can be in Berlin or in Winslow Arizona. You can’t tell the difference inside the hotel. I wanted to be able to peek out the window from my bed and see the trees and sky. He relented, we sold the Accord and got a new Subaru Outback to tow an A-frame. That was great! I was happy with that (and he was, too :) , but they are limited in storage and cold - air leaks are just inherent in the design. So we traded up to a 15’ teardrop R-Pod and found out that the four-cylinder Outback was under-powered. There’s more to it than just weight. With something taller than a popup trailer we had big time wind load. It didn’t feel safe. So I talked him into the Travato and as soon as Covid is lifted, we will live happily ever after. It’s 21 feet, it’s a real squeeze inside, but we have everything we need - or we will as soon as I add some lithium batteries! But we wake up in the middle of a campground and we know exactly where we are. So I would say that there is a psychic enjoyment factor that you can’t put a price tag on. At least for us. And if you aren’t a good sleeper, it’s always nice to have your own bed and your own stuff!
So you didn’t say why you were in a hotel. Are you having some work done on your trailer?
Hi Trish! Happy 2021!
I talked to a couple who were traveling over a long period in their camper van. They said the rule was, if one person stands up, then the other person sits down. In theirs, the passenger (and possibly the driver's ) seat swiveled. So the Mrs. parked herself there and used her tablet, etc. basically expanding the living area.
Jerry's train collection must be something! Paul still misses his garage and his 51 Studebaker.
We went to an event that would keep us out late and we didn't want to make the curvy climb up to Idyllwild in the dark. I can't recall if you said you've been to Idyllwild or not. If you haven't, I highly recommend it. And your Travato would be perfect for it.
I bet you two are looking forward to traveling again, hopefully later this year.
@@LizAmazing Awww, man... he had a bullet-nose Studebaker???! I’m a big Studie fan! We were a Studebaker family when I was a kid. I was especially partial to the 1953, tho we never got one newer than a 50-51. But that gorgeous gorgeous Loewy coupe is a work of art. (I even have a Franklin Mint model of one on my desk.) They messed around with it a little bit in 1954, and by 1955 they had so much chrome on it that it was all wrong, IMHO.
My other favorite American car is the Nash Metropolitan. For my 57th birthday, Jerry bought me a 1957 Metro. (turquoise and white convertible - I’ll email some pics to you) We went to the 50th anniversary of that quirky little car - flew into Chicago, rented a car and drove to Detroit for the fest, stopping in South Bend to see the Studebaker Museum - a dream of mine to visit. But wouldn’t you know that they did not have a ‘53 on display! I couldn’t believe it!
But back to van campers. Good plan, only one person up at a time! Yes, our front seats swivel. In the Travato G floorplan, you can actually seat five people around the table. I am considering, tho, reconfiguring the whole dining area into a couch.
I haven’t been to Idyllwild. I I know where it is on the map, but I didn’t even know it was up in the mountains until I saw your video. That was your snowy video, wasn’t it? I are you still there? Or is this an older bit of footage?
Yes! We can’t wait to get out but every time I look at parks, I keep seeing closures closures closures because California is in lockdown again. Currently we’re not supposed to drive further than 120 miles from my home. (And I’m not an anarchist who thinks that’s a bunch of BS. We are maskers, we are hunkerers.) but with the RV and being self contained, we will go a little further afield because we can avoid people - we can easily carry a week’s worth of food or more, so just gas station pumps. But I was just checking out Joshua Tree this afternoon and it’s closed through February at least - and we aren’t familiar enough with this vehicle yet to want to do BLM boondocking yet.
@@TrishBenedict Paul had a 53 and sold it and bought the 51, which was a Starlight Coupe. Had it for more than 20 years, which was not long enough.
@@LizAmazing Well, it’s hard to argue with wanting a Bulletnose!
Oh that is so me.... pillows... sound machine... blankets... special food .... such a hassle. I look like im moving on for a month in one night. Love my RV but it doesn't go much. Renting it out now to pay for itself (used) maybe I can rent me one for week vacay?! Better than bnb... except harder to find campsites now. Try hip camp too
We considered this before getting our first travel trailer...we came to the conclusion that while hotels would be cheaper (at that time, we were looking at around 3 months of annual travel days)....there just were not the quality of hotels we’d consider in the places we wanted to be. I love putting us right inside national parks, and with few exceptions, I wouldn’t be able to find hotels in those same places. Now we are FT, and the thought of hotels just makes me shudder.
Funny though, we did just recently stay 2 nights in a Hilton right on the beach in Florida while our Class A was being worked on at a local dealer. Poor cat had to go to a boarding vet. I will say the one thing I enjoyed was a super long shower with lots of room! 😂
Hi Eileen! Yes, that is so true about National Parks, especially in the West. You really need an RV to get closer or even be able to stay in the park. While most National Parks have lodges, they can be pricey and are often booked up months in advance.
Yep, showers in a hotel are usually better. But we've stayed at some with low water pressure. Wishing you safe travels and hope to see you on the road someday.
Quick question! You are so wonderful with answering questions! Tankless water heater? I’m adding one before we take it off the lot. What you think?
Also, The Husband wants to know about tv and WiFi service since he’ll be working on the road. Thank You! You two really are the best!
Paul says they are a good option. Not cheap, but worth it. We are not tv watchers, but I imagine if you have internet, you'll have tv. And some parks we stay at have cable. Here's our video about RV internet: czcams.com/video/i-pKsvFaKwU/video.html
Thanks for the kind words- see you on the road!
We bought a rv after we got exposed to bed bug in a hotel. I don't regret it at all matter of fact we love it.🥰🥰🥰
Yes! Bed bugs are so hard to get rid of we hear. Congrats on the RV. We have no plans to get rid of ours. Hope to see you on the road.
We did the detailed number crunching of hotels vs buying an RV for dog shows and it was close to break even. The one benefit was with the RV we could be on the show grounds and not have to travel between the hotel and the fairgrounds. However, once we got the RV (an older one) we did not factor in the repairs! I got a little tired of 3-5 trips and then to the shop. So after a few years I thought that why keep the 25 year old class A going when I could use that repair money towards a newer rig. WOW, the comfort level on an 8 year old rig made the whole thing that much better. While we don't full time, we do, normally, in non Covid times, do 16 dog show weekends per year plus numerous camping trips. So 50% of the year we are off RV'ing. I could not see ourselves going back to hotels. The loading and unloading twice a day was a killer. Plus, you get to the dog show at dawn, hang out till sunset, with only 2 or 3 moments of 5 minutes of actual showing! I'm so glad to have the comforts of "home" just minutes away from the dog show ring. The great part is my wife is totally enjoying the ten hours a day deep in her hobby and with her friends. Hotels just don't cut it for us.
Sounds like you really thought this through as well. You got us with the loading and unloading. That's a HUGE factor. So nice to sleep in your own bed each night, too. Enjoy the dog shows and glad you are there doing it. Be safe.
Great video again. What's average number of days that you stay in one place? and, are there a max limit of days campgrounds will let you stay?
Hi Mark! We typically stay 2 to 3 weeks at an area, unless we are traveling to a destination across the country. We pay just $50 a month to stay at resorts. Here is our video about that: czcams.com/video/cbZC97DWFe8/video.html
Great video, we've done hotels many years. Price comparisons it'd depend on type of hotel or RV parks you're staying at.. cheap or higher price. I'd rather sleep in my own bed, I know it, more comfortable in my own place.
Agreed. It was hard to do a complete comparison as there were so many variables. Surprisingly (or not?) we have a strong contingent of viewers who are not RVers so we hope this video was helpful. What I find interesting is that before I began RV life, I thought of hotels as a special treat. Now it's RV all the way! Thanks for watching and for your comment.
That breakfast looks good 👍
It was! Paul makes those hashbrowns by hand- yum!
Finally- our video about Paul's famous hashbrowns! czcams.com/video/BUYIo6AVwuU/video.html
You can buy a conductive stove, psns and portable refrigerator cooler. You can cook in your room, you can bring your own water. Dogs can be brought into pet friendly hotels. On a two week vacation you can fly somewhere for $1,000 rent a car for $500 and $150 for food cooking yourself. $250 for entertainment. Once or twice a year. $1,800x2=$3,600?
RV life is not for everyone. Hard to put a price on the ability to travel with your kitchen and bathroom and get to sleep in your own bed at night. Thanks for your comment!
Love you channel ❤. What do you do for doctor visits.
We do Teledoc and go here to get our teeth cleaned and more: czcams.com/video/m_DgJ2OVbe4/video.html
Is the blue nd gray bedding yours or the hotel?? If yours, where did you purchase? Love your videos!
Thanks! That bedspread came from Walmart believe it or not! I had picked out a $200+ set at Kohls and then happened to see this even nicer set on clearance for $55!
The worst is your sleeping in a different bed and if the motel is fairly new the beds a re like a rock. Everything is unfamiliar, you are always in a place you don't know if its noisy, you are always sleeping out of a suitcase. if i were going from job to job ( which I'm retired so I dont think about that anymore) I would think about buying an older trailer and truck to tow it so I had a place to go to every night
Don’t forget the enormous difference in Fuel expenses difference between a car and an RV..
First off love the video. New subscriber of yours. And believe it or not I came across your channel because I saw your youtube logo at the RV park I was just at last week. Wont say where But I'm sure you know which one I am speaking about. Anyways question. I currently own a popup and would love to upgrade to a small travel trailer, but not sure where to look since money is a issue. Is there any places you can recommend? Online or in person stores.
Hi Lizzie, Thanks for joining our channel! We remember a popup down the canal from us, about 13 sites away but still on the water. Was that you? We are glad to have you with us!
I would recommend buying a used travel trailer from a private seller. Look at RVtrader.com and other sites similar, and Facebook Marketplace. We have heard bad things about Camping World, so you might wish to stay away from them.
When you find a trailer you like online, ask the seller to send you a photo of the weight rating sticker to be sure your vehicle can tow it. Go to a forum or Facebook page for that model of trailer and ask what potential trouble spots to look for when inspecting it.
Do give it a thorough inspection where you test all the systems and open every window and cabinet. Really take your time and look at everything. Water leaks can be an issue with older campers. Check under every sink and look for signs of water damage inside and on the roof. Be sure to give the roof a thorough inspection. You'll want to put water in all the tanks and check for leaks from below, too.
Good luck and hope to see you back out here!
Great answer! We bought used and too quick when hurricane evacuation came our way and overlooked a roof leak... added $5000 to repairs for us😞 so do our get a thorough inspection
@@SuperWhatapain Oh geez. It happens. Glad it didn't stop you from camping!
RV wins everyday in my books! Thomyt
Absolutely! We wouldn't trade RV life in for anything. When we lived in a house, a hotel stay was seen as a treat. Now, not so much. In fact, glad to be back in the rig!
You missed a few key points: add travel insurance for the RV, no one pays daily rate times 30 days in a month -hotels have great weekly or monthly rates !! Longer stay hotels have kitchenettes for similar price to a regular hotel -where you can cook on a stove, have a fridge etc.
Yes. Monthly and weekly rates can be found for both hotels and campgrounds. Thank you!
I like simplicity. I did the RV thing and found it to be a pain in the A__s. NOW, i LIVE in the country. I drive a Prius that gets 50MPG and I'm 6'2" and weigh 250 and am totally comfortable in my car. It will roll at 75 with no strain. I paid $25K when I bought it new. I stay at Super 8 for around $50 a night on average. (of course I'm single/retired and don't have a spouse demanding $150 a night hotels! LOL). Most hotels have a free breakfast and I'm happy with a burger and fries with a "real" meal from time to time. I can cover 400 miles a day for $100 a day total. (and I dont have to deal with a poopy hose!) I didn't spend $30K for a trailer and $50K for a truck. (and of course have PLENTY of hot water!!!) Of course I'm not full time traveler and enjoy heading back home on a regular basis. PS: Most people live in the city and visit the woods;I live in the woods and visit the city!
Hi Ken! I just read your comment to Paul and we both agree that you seem to have found the perfect life for you. I am sure many people only dream to have what you've got. You make some excellent points about cost savings and comparisons between RV and staying in hotels. We get asked this question a lot so thanks so much for weighing in. Enjoy your home in the woods and happy travels!!
@@LizAmazing LOL,thx for responding. I'm pretty decadent; I much prefer cruise ships to RVs. You folks seem very happy together and I will continue to watch you folks enjoy (and deal with) life!!
I think a lot of people just go way beyond what they need when purchasing a truck & RV. If done on a budget you can easily keep the cost down!
Absolutely! We agree.
the cleaning; its your desscion; its been 2 months that I have not used my travel camper, and its been hell for me!! I miss my kids!! (3 chiuahuas), but, that is all I have, left from my baby!! (wife)
Sending you hugs!
my wife and I have been doing the hotels for 2 years so far because my job is all over the country but I am in the market for a 390rkr grand design
Yay! Looking forward to seeing you out here.
Thousandtrails cabins are great fully furnished
That's great to know, thanks!
I chose rv life 16 months ago because I want my own bed that no one else has slept in. Finding a hotel that allows pet are usually is a non refundable deposit of in many cases $75:to $125 in a so called pet freindly place. Most only allow one and I have 4.
Cleaning a camper is a breeze. I choose monthly rates at campgrounds. I stay mostly KOA because they are pet friendly, I get VIP free membership and Free nights. I have everything I need. I dont need a country club atmosphere just a freindly staff laundry, and shower.
Hotels have gotten so overpriced. Buy a used RV many out there for a lot less money.
So very true! Back when I lived in a house, a hotel was a treat. But now that we have our house on wheels, a hotel just doesn't stand up to that. Thanks for watching and commenting!
No hotels thank you. Before I retired, I traveled and stayed in hotels and disliked it then. When I retired, my goal was to buy an RV and travel all over the US and Canada and not stay in any hotel. I like my own bed, own cooking, and never having to pack and unpack. Besides, we travel with e-bikes and have destinations that include them. We do some boon-docking, some state parks, some national parks, some COE parks, and a few private parks. We are constantly looking for 72 degrees.
We must be kindred spirits! We too follow that 70 degrees. Hotels are no longer special to us, in fact they don't measure up to having our home on wheels with us. And we love our ebikes. Some of our favorite trails include the Couer d'Alene Trails which goes 60+ miles east of CDA and the Hiwatha. Tell us your favorite rides, would love to check them out.
Oh, and we have a bike channel, if you were not already aware: CZcams.com/AmazingBikeRides
See you on the road!
Were you talking about Thousand Trails membership for $50 a month after purchase or another company?
After the up front cost, the yearly annual dues, whether you buy new or in the secondary market, works out to $50 a month. Here's our video about Thousand Trails: czcams.com/video/cbZC97DWFe8/video.html
To me, although i havent done it yet, the RV life wd b much better, as long as u have a reasonable unit to stay in (nothing trashy) and can handle the adjustments (physical and emotional) that must be made in order to get it done well and feel good about it. One does NOT have to pay $100,000 for a combo unit (truck n trailer) in order to do it well. A good used one can b perfectly fine if u get a good inspection done first; repair anything that needs it and install new floors paint the walls etc redo window coverings to make it suit your tastes n needs. Boondocking wd b a regular but not constant item for me. Solar power and paper plates, pet or baby wipes for showers work just as well! the portapoopers are a great idea. I could do it no problem!
Hotels are expensive, no privacy and the noise is annoying plus no food in lots of hotels; meals out r expensive; and my OWN bed is VERY important not only due to the threat of bed bugs not only biting you but getting into your suitcase is VERY hard to get rid of! PLUS there was a documentary expose of hotels YES even MAJOR ones which revealed they did NOT change the sheets between CLIENTS!!! look it up on YT yes its on there!!
We agree! Hotels are just too risky. You don’t know for sure how clean it really is. Noise is also an issue. RVs are definitely the way to go!! I like your plans to keep it easy. Thanks!
What make and model is your RV? Was it 35K for a new one you said? It seems quite nice. Now I checked online, a nice the fifth wheel travel trailer starts from 53K……. Please share with us what is your make, model and price of your RV.
Yous are the best
Thank you!
Cracker Barrels allow camping?
Most allow overnight parking and even have a designated parking lot. It's a good practice to call first and find out if this is allowed at that particular Cracker Barrel. Some county laws ban it so that's why not every single one does. And also ask where they'd like you to park.
I have experienced many hotels with low water pressure and hot and cold burst. I definitely prefer to sleep in my own bed in my own RV.
Us, too! You never know what you are going to get with a hotel. We are definitely loving our RV and have no plans to give it up.
60bucks a nite thousand trails cabins fully furnished with ultimate odyssey pkg.
That's great to know. The Ultimate Odyssey is not around anymore, lucky you to have one!
some points not discussed or just touched without details. RVers exist in different budgets. Expensive RVs would most likely be compared to expensive hotels. Cheap or simple RV compared to economy motel. Traveling with pets, multiple pets? It can be difficult or an added expense to travel with a pet. A big drawback to hotel/motel is the late check ins and early check outs! Image you travel on a weekend. You cannot check-in until Saturday at 3pm and must check out Sunday by 11am. And this is a 2 day stay! Not to good for the pocket book when broken down by hours. another issue is last minute travel decisions. I get the weekend off on Friday morning, so you want to go away...call hotels at your desired destination and pow! No available rooms or worse, must pay 299 per day because no economy rooms available! Or its a holiday weekend, or its the summer season and rates double for July & August, etc... Got an RV, just stop by the market, stock up, and go.... I would say hotels are good if travel is limited to under 10 trips for the year. Pets are not an issue. And you can generally plan your trips in advance to get the best deals.
Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, there really are so many considerations. The check-in time was a good consideration. Most campgrounds we stay in are check-in/check-out at noon. But we do run across some that won't let you check in until 2pm. Of course with an RV you can pull off somewhere and have lunch or even camp for the night. Thanks again for your comment!
I prefer our trailer over hotels any day. 1- I KNOW there's no bedbugs...2-since there's zero guarantee the facilities, sink, glasses were cleaned right, and not using the same dirty rag (check motel youtubes) I always bring sanitizer and wipe it all down. We bring disposable glasses and coffee cups. if it has a kitchen and dishwasher, i run the pots, dishes, silverware through before using. 3- it's not your territory.. when we had to evacuate for the Valley Fire, we had our trailer and was sooo glad and felt it a privilege to have our OWN place to be. Cook when and what we want, no one else with a key. We had our cat, and privacy, routine, food. no "hotel" freshener odors.
We agree 100%! Thanks for your comment. So glad to hear that your trailer came in handy during the fire. Be safe and hope to see you on the road someday.
Could you guys do a video comparing staying at Air B&B’s vs Rving?
Well we did talk about Air B&B's in this one so I am not sure what more we could say.
@@LizAmazing Liz, yes you did, however, a little more detailed comparison would be nice considering you can cook in most B&B’s...thanks again for all you guys do
@@proudtexan5513 Yes. I guess the advantage there is that you can book an AirBNB with a fully stocked kitchen. A downside is that you will now have a cooler of condiments (steak sauce, mayo, salad dressing, etc) unless you want to throw them out and buy new each time. Then there are leftovers and things that you don't finish in one sitting like bread, cereal, salad stuff that you now need to make room for in your car. Most of the ones with full kitchens are over $100, typically $125. So while you'd save on food and gas, you're still looking at $3600 vs $1800 for accommodations.
@@LizAmazing thanks so much! Happy New Year!,
That's quite true about the bnb... dragging your food in and out and sometimes leftovers just get wasted honestly. And even $100 bnbs don't clean like I do
There's a video on youtube where someone who lives full time on cruise ships breaks it down to around $80k a year.
Wow! But you sure get a lot on a cruise. Thanks for this.
Paul- you might want to follow Kent Rollins cooking CZcams videos.
Excellent! Paul already does. Thanks for watching.
For me the biggest drawback of an RV is you are stuck at the campground other than where you can get to on a bicycle or ebike. A fifth-wheel (and a pickup to pull it in my case) are out of my budget as is an RV large enough to tow a second vehicle. But for the moment for me anyway with COVID hotels are out of the question no matter how good they clean them, IMO. P.S. Where are you guys now?
Agreed. A lot of people will get a motorhome and tow a small car. And then there’s Boondocking. We are currently in Southern California near San Diego.
u dont have to get new rv n new truck; get them used and fix them up a bit shd work fine and b affordable.
RV all the way. RV pro, my bathroom, my bedroom, my kitchen. I know who cleaned them, I know who used them, I know I don't have bedbugs. I can cook and eat in my RV which saves a lot of money and limits my exposure to COVID. You don't know if the person in the hotel room before you has COVID. Hotel rooms even expensive ones are not always cleaned well. It is more expensive to live in hotels than an RV.
Well said, Linda! Before I went fulltime, I always viewed hotels as a special occasion. Now, the RV beats the hotel hands down!!
Hotel pros: non that I have experienced. Everything from low security, horrible breakfast bars, strangers roaming the halls, shady people around you and not to mention cost. On the other hand, nothing beats RV parks full of friendly people, beautiful sights, fresh air and fresh food. I rather stay in a wet tent on a stormy day then an unknown bed inside a stufdy hotel.
Well I was with you until you got to the tent, lol! My tenting days are over, practically before they began. Agreed that campgrounds are friendly places and hotels just can't beat the wonderful experience of RVing.
My argument has always been that you can't put a price on certain aspects of travel. Sure there's the price comparisons you mention but lets say you travelled for a year going from hotel to hotel across the Country and you ended up getting a room with bedbugs 5 times throughout the year. Every night of the year you worried about what would be glowing under a black light. You got very little rest 30 nights of the year because of kids stomping on the floor above you all night. Then 15 nights of the year, young adults had loud parties in the adjacent room to yours. Add in a few hundred slammed doors and a few domestic disputes for all to hear. Now how much is it worth to not have all of those things. Yes, there are unexpected expenses with an RV and you can be next to partiers or people fighting but the chances of those things happening are much less in a RV park. In fact, since we started RVing 6 years ago, I have spent one night in a hotel and it was likely my last.
Oh my gosh, Rob, excellent points for sure! Wish we'd had you in the room when we made this video. So very true indeed! We love traveling with our RV and a hotel is no match for that. See you on the road!
Tell Paul to take is easy with the hair dye. :)
Paul doesn’t use dye. Never have, never will. He’s just lucky!
WHAT? what kind of audacious comment is that...oh my! hey, have you seen him in his BIKING suit? kinda hunky if u ask me!!
WC was confused and mistook Paul for Rudy Giuliani ;-)
I appreciated the video, but I don't think you gave a fair representation to hotel costs. You pointed out how camping costs can come down by staying weekly or monthly, but you never mentioned it for hotel stays. It is very easy to find extended stay hotels with small kitchens that will run around $1200 a month and allow you to save money by cooking in your room.
Thank you. Yes, it's true you can get cheaper rates staying weekly or monthly at both campgrounds and hotels. Maybe staying for a month in a hotel is an option, but still way more expensive than a month in a campground. Browse the comments below to see where several people did the math from their own experiences. It truly is an interesting topic!
Interesting! For me, the sweet spot may be alternating between BLM and state land camping in my little Transit Connect... and then enjoying beautiful hotels like the classic Gadsden in Douglas, AZ, or the Santa Barbara Biltmore... and then back to my old home in Tombstone, which came, all 800 sf of it, in a boxcar during the second silver boom here in 1910. Amazing how there are so many different ways to travel... like you said, what works best for each of us. Unlike you guys, I deeply appreciate microwave cooking, and, lately, am overjoyed by radiated instant meals that just need to be warmed up, and don't need to be refrigerated. Can you be a gourmet chef with a one- burner Coleman propane stove? Will try this year, moving up from Spam. A whole new world!
Edit -- Spam with Gray Poupon mustard. And White Zinfandel, which you can't get within 50 miles of San Fran, the wine snobs all sneering cruelly, even after you quote the WSJ wine critic about White Zin being a delightful summer alternative to the usual rosé in the Hamptons.
Hi again Jon. Would love to sit around the campfire and talk with you. Paul and I think we would be instant friends! Sounds like you have a Sears home from the catalog, how cool is that? Looking forward to meeting you on the road, or in Tombstone.
My choice will be travel trailer because I want to be out in nature.
Yes, smaller ones will give you more options.
We both love the travel trailer life. The pros of NOT sleeping in someone else's bed and having your own bed is an easy choice. (And it is fun to taunt your spouse while they are in the shower) ooops. Lol
Oops is right! lol! Thanks for watching and commenting. We too love this life! Hope to see at a campground someday. Happy travels!
Whew, still clicking.
Yes you are. You probably know us better than we do!
When does Princess Mango get her own channel 🥰?
Not soon enough, lol!
Hey! I just discovered your channel and love it. I have a small developing channel centered around taking your camping cuisine to the next level. Eatin good in the woods. I'm an avid camper and enjoy listening to your stories and your reviews etc.. Y'all are a lovely couple. I'd love your opinion on my channel. Thanks and God bless!
No, I spend $12 a day, for campsites, at my Gold Camps!
Good for you! Can't beat that deal, Spike. Be safe!