WISH WE HAD DONE THIS A LONG TIME AGO | MEET UP WITH CHANGING LANES | RVING FLORIDA S8 || Ep 161
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We had one last adventure on the water in Key West on our friends’, Ron and Joy, boat and spent the day cruising, swimming and snorkeling around the beautiful reef!
The next day we headed to seRV at the SOS (Star of the Sea) Foundation in Key West, a community kitchen that serves meals to children and the elderly through various programs in Monroe County as well as provides food education to the local community. www.sosfoundation.org/
Friends from our campground joined us for some organizing, dish washing, chicken shredding and potato cutting! We wrapped up the day with a delicious BBQ!
We left the Keys and headed to the Tampa RV Show to check out some new RV’s, connect with friends, have a meet-up with Chad and Tara from Changing Lanes at the Grand Design area, seRV for the 2nd year in a row at Feeding Tampa Bay ( servwithpurpose.com ) and have some epic Mario Cart battles outside on our new projector!
It has always been on our list to work with Habitat for Humanity, so we couldn’t wait to get to Keith and Raini’s (@itsme.rainilee) first Rebuild Rally with Habitat in Fort Myers, Florida. There was some painting, some demolition, some wall raising and even a little singing!
A huge thank you to Keith and Raini for putting together this event, to Grand Design for providing all of our meals throughout the weekend and to Lee County Sheriff’s Department for hosting us!
We wrapped this one up with an RV upgrade that Corey really wishes we had done years ago!
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As a kid, I remember crying when leaving friends from vacation & travels. We would always get addresses & write back & forth for a bit. Now days kids can keep up so easy with social media. I'm sure they'll keep up with each other ❤ 21:14
We had a blast and it was nice to meet you guys, cook out, and help families!
This sandhill cranes are really loud! Unique sound too
We had no idea what it was the first time we heard it in Florida! Such a strange sound!
You teach your children WELL! Enjoy your videos with your family. You as parents are the example of how to parent. My wife and I raised 6 beautiful children now adults. It's hard work and love. You two have what it takes to be parents of some exceptional children! God graces you!
Just found yall today. I tow with a 2005 Ford Excursion 6.0, I had a F250 suspension put on and last week had Sumo Springs put on. OMG! What a difference that makes. Great video, stay safe
It was great meeting you all at the Tampa RV Show.
Love the videoing of the helping others. Excellent. Blessings
Another great video. We love the fact that you all "Serve with Purpose". Every little bit helps and it gives HOPE to those in need or in crisis.
It is so important to us that we are teaching our girls to give back no matter where we are or what lifestyle we are living at the time. It can be more challenging as we move around but hopefully seRV will help other be able to connect as well!😊Thank you for watching and following along with us!
As the saying goes "Many hands make work light"! Love what you are doing!!
Ohhhh ♥️♥️♥️ what a great couple of weeks!! Miss you guys even more now. Thank you so much for coming to the Rebuild rally, it was exponentially more fun with you guys there-mainly because Cory’s singing voice really brought the painter’s song together! 😎🤣
Thank you so much for having us!!! We can’t wait for the next one and for the sequel to the trio’s incredible hit!😉
As an architectural drafter and designer of single family homes nearly the entirety of my 45+ year career, I've volunteered my skills on numerous occasions to HfH. Given that the majority of the homes I've worked on for the past 20+ years have been of the "McMansion" variety, it's especially fulfilling to me, personally, to be able to provide service in housing to low income folks and help them in my capacity as a drafter towards achieving the dream of home ownership. HfH is a GREAT organization which has forever changed the lives of those they've helped and I am very proud to have had the opportunity to work with them.
Great video, as always.
We had such a wonderful visit with your family! You are all so special to us.
I put sumo spring on travel trailer and truck. Made huge difference. I am a weekend warrior. And it made longer trips great.
Adjusting the hitch height after any modifications to the truck or trailer makes a big difference!
I had Timbrens on my 1500 I loved them. Now I have a 3/4 ton Silverado.
Half way caught up. Just finished watching episode 80. Beautiful shots all the time. Can’t wait to get out and see more. You keep me inspired with new places to see. Thanks
I have to say of all the RV’ers I watch on CZcams, you by far do the best production and editing. You have a beautiful family.
I am liking the weather there. More to come.
You are going to love it! 🌴
@Finding Our Someday There are so many things on our lists now. A lot revealed by you guys. Thank you for that. What was the tower deal you were snorkeling around? Did I miss that?
Swam at the lighthouse on a catamaran for my wedding. We loved it ❤️. Going back to Florida to live in a couple months doing the ft living experience 🙌 😀 👏
Everything was awesome 👌
Good job on your install on the sumo springs I had mine installed on our Class C RV and what a difference it made on stabilizing the RV 👍 another great video 👏
After our first RV trip in September of 2018, I installed airbags. Trailer and truck both ride level and stable. I'm so glad we spent the money.
As usual amazing video love your stuff on Sundays
Best line of the episode @ 25:21, “Number two doesn’t want to come out easy?”
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Those helped a whole lot when I was pulling a 5th wheel. Hitch adjustment and you will be good. Noticed that little cut when you said a half inch is big. Could only imagine the laughing that ensued
Welcome to the party. I'm going on a year and a half with Sumo Springs. I was in the same situation, and they did exactly what I needed.
I’m so happy to see this ... we put these on our trailer and truck this year after seeing Jerry at Ilovervlife , and boy was worth it. Gone is the bounce on both.
I did Timbrens on my 3/4 ton. Huge improvement over the stock bump stops.
My husband and I spent this past Christmas and New Years (5 weeks total) at Sigsbee! LOVED it down there!
I did airbags many years ago on my truck, it made drivability while towing and hauling so much better, plus infinite adjustability. When your not towing just remove some air.
I use the Sumo Springs on my truck. The ride is much better when towing our TT.
We were really happy with how much better the ride felt after the install as well! Thanks for watching!🙌
Awesome video ❤
Cory and Jess my husband Mark and I, Marla, are now new Grand Design owners too. We have the bottom level trailer. Transcend xlore 240m. I just want to thank both of you for your knowledge on trailers and what is a quality name
Look into Airlift. I installed them on my F150. I'm towing a 21 ft Keystone Hideout and it made a huge difference. The Airlift is about $750 to $800. But since you guys have a bigger truck it might be a little bit more, but definitely worth every dollar spent.
I am a firm believer in air bags !!!! I was a diesel Mechanic for several years and all off the over the road big trucks run air bags and its helps a bunch. Air bags are Awesome !!! I could go into hours of talking about it as a former truck driver, heavy truck mechanic and a rver with GMC 3500HD pulling a 37 ft toy hauler!!!!! air bags are the way to go !!!!!
you know how you cant open your tail gate fully with the trailer attached? (24 min mark) You can fix this by rotating your tongue jack head 90 degrees. I had to redrill and tap my two mounting holes, but some dont have to.
Hope it helps
Thanks! That was actually an added bonus of the sumo springs! It was so close to clearing before the sumo springs( sometimes it would) now with the sumo springs it actually clears !
Sumo Springs are fantastic. Have them installed on both the truck and the trailer.
I had Timbren springs when I had a travel trailer and they made a significant ride difference when towing. I didn’t like them so much when not towing as it bottomed out on them when not loaded. Now with a 5th wheel I have airbags on my 3500 and I love them. Never have an unlevel truck again and deflate to low pressure when not towing. Amazing of you upgrade in the future.
Great video!!
Thanks, Mike!
Awesome family!
You’re awesome!! 🙌🙏
I love my air bags. Prefer manual adjustment rather than automatic, more side-to-side adjustment.
Got to love being out number by woman. I have two daughters 9 and almost five. You have a awesome family and enjoy your videos.
Great job with the Drone shots in the keys you are the man with that thing,
I just had sumo springs put on my Nissan truck the yellow ones ,they claim the highest you will get about 1/2 to 1 inch higher but they say it will help sway :)
"Many hands make light work"
They sure do! Thank you for watching!
I would go to air bags guy. Adjustment by putting more or less air makes a big difference. I love them took about 2 2/2 hrs to install them on my 2021 GMC elevation. Since it is a 1/2 ton it made a big difference on rough roads. We have a 22' couples camper and about 500lbs tongue weight. Since 1500's have a soft suspension these air bags make a big difference in stability and ride. We plan on getting a 25' camper later but this truck has 1800lbs of cargo capacity and 9,200lbs towing. Anything bigger I would have to get a 3/4 ton or 1 ton.But I don't plan on anything bigger then 25' since it is just my wife and me and my German Sheppard Maverick lol
We installed the Sumo springs on our 2015 Chevy 2500 HD and really liked the result while towing our 40ft. fifth wheel. The only thing we did not like was that the ride became much more harsh when running light, no trailer in tow. All said, bang for the buck to increase tow safety can't be beat.
Just want to y’all to know that y’all are a inspiration to me and my family. We love watching y’all show every wknd!! We are wanting to do more travel less struggle.
Thank you so much for being part of our journey and for your kind comment! We wish you the best in your travels!
Best channel in RVing without a doubt. You all ROCK.
Such a kind comment! Thank you so much for being part of the journey with us!
I installed air bags on my F150 and love the ride and now it feels pulling our TT. I would highly recommend getting them installed.
Glad you are enjoying it! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
I love the Keys, was stationed there in the early 90’s. Real tough duty station! Also I highly recommend the airbags, I climbed under our 2500 and installed them myself while my hubs was the moral support. 😉
I love it 💪
I have timbren ses on my truck. I tow a fifth wheel and I’ve towed a loaded trailer with a tractor inside and the handling is way better. Enjoy those Summo Springs.
The sumo springs are a game changer. I added the trailer sumo springs to my fifth wheel and it got rid of nearly all of the sway. If say it's the best upgrade I've made to my truck and my camper.
Really happy with the difference it has made on the truck. Glad you fell the same!
After having Timbrens for over a year we switched to airbags...the ride was very harsh with Timbrens and Airbags leveled the truck and the ride was much better
THANK YOU for what youre doing in my home town of Ft. Myers. My family lives on Pine Island. Matlacha was devistated from Ians flood waters, actually the whole of Pine Island was flooded and like Sanibel the clean up is still happening. Dont know if the K.O.A. campgrounds is open yet, but i know there would be offeres of driveway surfing if youre going back to Lee County. L.C.S.O. is one of the finest in the state but then I'm a bit oponionated about our phenomenal law enforcement officers.
If the new bumstops don't work for you, look into a set of air bags and on board compressor.
Now you need to put the sumo springs on your camper. World of difference!
Another great episode. I enjoy watching you guys and your adventures all your tips and information I was considering putting in those Timbren I’ve seen them put the sumosprings on trailers. I wanna try it on my fifth wheel. Thanks for your help. Sending you guys positive energy from a rainy Southern California. Hope to see you on the road someday.
We will be staying at Sigsbee for a couple weeks in May. The wife and I are definitely going to look into volunteering at the Callahan Community Kitchen. Thank you for what you do and opening our eyes to what WE can do as well!
We hope you enjoy Sigsbee as much as well do! And thank you so much for finding ways to support the Key West community through SOS. I know they will be so appreciative of your time!
I have the timbren 8500 bolt in ones on my 2500 ram for a year now and wow what a big difference
I would readjust the hitch height as well. I had air bags on my half ton Silverado and it did make a deference, it was a bit bouncer than with out bags, it was harsher ride with the air bags with 45 psi for towing and 15 psi loaded. Nice upgrade though.
You want another amazing upgrade…sumo springs on the trailer. I have them on my triple axle Momentum and it is crazy. 👍
Your camper looks like it is on the correct angle. Tongue slightly down is better for stability.
Just get the ride-rite air bag system and be done with it. You'll love how it assists with the height adjustment, but also the quality of ride with it assisting your springs. If you're a fan of the Lippert or Mo-ride suspension systems for your rv, you'll like what it does for your truck. Yup, Keys is much warmer than Maine right now, we are getting another foot of snow today! Stay warm my friend.
Drive safe but make sure do at least one drift for me 😎 probably won’t get that system on this truck, maybe the next 😃
Great video as always. I use Torklift brand Stableload Suspension Stabilizers, on my previous 2011 and now my 2018 Duramax. Never have used a weight distribution hitch! Used to tow a KZ SPREE (about 8200lbs), now pull a Venture MPG about 6800lbs. Never have had a problem. Also have BILSTEIN 5100 series shocks on all four corners, OEM shocks are junk!
Man I love your videos. You all are so genuine and show sincere empathy.. I also really like that you haven't gone all "business" as that isn't what it's all about. I roam the Big Horns, Tetons and the Snowy Range in Wyoming. Maybe I'll get to catch up with you someday!
Thank you so much for joining us on our journey and for your very kind words. We love all of those areas of Wyoming. Would love to say hi SOMEDAY!
I have not had Sumo Springs but did install air bags. Yes; I am aware they are not meant to increase your load capacity; but they take the squat I had totally out. They also stop any porpoising when crossing bumps or wavy roads. With a little trial & error you discover very quickly how much air to use given the load or road conditions. They were very easy to install (although not as easy as yours) & very easy to add or subtract air. Sumo's are easier to install though. I do have the ability for more adjustment, by adjusting the air pressure. Never even entered my mind to use the tongue jack & trailer to raise the back end. That would have been a lot easier than using my bottle jacks & timber.
I installed AirRide air bags on my Ram 1500 last year, and what a huge improvement that was. My last set up I put the air bags in side the spring coils, and they where okay, but did the job. I pull a 35’ camper down the road and with the air bags on, it just makes the ride so much smoother and not so much Wavy, if that makes sense.
Yup, makes sense to me 😃 yeah I bet that made a huge difference!
@@FindingOurSomeday so are y’all still considering installing airbags?
I put Timbren Suspension Enhancements on my last F250 and really helped a lot. Similar to your Sumo's. Current 5th wheel is not as heavy and my 2019 F250 handles it fine without the Timbrens.
Going to be in Florida for a convention at the end of the month. I can't wait to just chill in Florida. The weather in Ohio hates people right now. 😅
I like sumo springs I put some on my trailer they help
Seems like all of the youtubers are in South Florida right now - I am so jealous. I am ready for summer sun & fun.
You should go with the Gen Y hitch set up and I did the same thing over my leaf springs as you did
Your handling and ride with be much better.
I live 250 miles north of you and Tampa
Awesome people with an awesome channel. Love watching you guys every Sunday. Be blessed.
Thank you so much for being here with us tonight! 🙏 So glad you are enjoying the channel!
Great video, two things, one, I noticed you use Factory smaller mirrors, I swapped mine out with Factory larger tow mirrors, second thing is I installed airbags on my Chevy Silverado makes a big difference in Towing,It gives you a smoother ride.
I have the factory smaller mirrors on my 1500. I use a clamp on auxiliary mirror but the small factory mirrors on this generation are actually pretty good! I think if the trailer was only 8’ wide they would be sufficient for my needs.
Put sumo springs on my 2500 silverado duramax to carry my truck camper. Sold the truck camper but they work great with my 5th wheel. Also put rancho adjustable shocks which stopped any porposing
Such a simple upgrade but makes a huge difference 💪
Did the same upgrade with our F150 rear snubbers, just different brand (Timbren). The lack of porpoising while going down the road made me wonder why I hadn't done it sooner as well lol.
Good to hear they are working well for you, too! Thanks so much for watching!
Get the blue sumo springs
🤩🤓 fun fact “Did you know that sand hill cranes mate for life and if one dies the other never takes a new mate .”
Check out the Timbren's from Etrailer 8600Lb. capacity rather than 1500Lb.
I'm buying the new Grand Design Aim. A Small trailer I can tow with my Ford Explorer. I have been watching your channel and Less Junk More Journey for a while. You both have Grand Designs and seem to like there brand. Hope to see you on the road.
Should have bagged it a long time ago , I have a 17 Denali pulling a 5th wheel and it's night and day
Lilly your right! He does say FOS. 😜
If you are out near Barracuda don't wear shiny jewelry, I been diving with 2 friends off La Jolla shores and we had a school of Barracuda(over 1000 of them) come by and swim circles around our group for a little while, a little creepy but these are west coast variety and not really aggressive. This was the first time I've seen Lillian's name written down, always thought it was Lilly. The red shirts have a slightly different meaning if you're a Star Trek fan.. Just a note about your new Sumo Springs, the location you have added some stress to has moved the load on the axel toward the center which can make it easier to bend your axel, also don't be surprised if you go through wheel bearings faster than normal, not that any of that should be severe but instead of lasting 150,000 miles your bearings may only go 120,000, it's much worse for those that use wheel spacers but similar.
go with the airbags trust me I got airlift love them
I had timbrens on a 150 and there wasn’t much travel unloaded and contacted them all the time. Won’t add them to my 250 cause it was such a rough ride. Looking for an airbag system in the future.
That tri tip looked soooo good. How did you cook it? I would love a try at it.
I installed Timbrens on our truck very early on and it solved our squat issue also. These passive solutions, IMHO, are much better that the active air bags. Less maintenance and much cheaper cost…
Happy Sunday with a video. So what is the Barracuda story?
Hi y'all if this can help sorry but I put them on my Duramax didn't help so I pulled the trigger and went air bags I installed my self love them it's Ben 4 years I have the same truck I used Firestone bags anyway good luck ✌️
Hi Cory & Jess and Girls, hey cory for your truck what about air suspension like a big rig has wouldnt that be better ride all round?
Hey Cory! At the end of the video, I see you are using a brush on a pole to clean your truck. What brand of brush are you using there? I like to keep my truck clean also. I have a Chevy dually with an 8 foot bed and it would be nice to have something like that instead of using just a hand sponge. I just don’t want to leave swirl marks on it. It is maroon color and you can see everything in the paint.
I'm kind of surprised you didn't try to address that sag by adjusting the WDH...but maybe you already tried that?
I did, but I wasn’t as aggressive as I should have been with the adjustments !
Good morning FOS crew. Just wanted to let you know that I think you guys are amazing. My wife and I love your videos. We are part time RVrs and love it. I just placed an order for one of your hats and was wondering how do I order some stickers please et me know and keep up the good work..
By the way mine was done on a 2021 F150 powerboost.
Did you consider Timbren? If so what made you decide to go with Sumo? Hopefully going to add one of these to our GMC in the near future because we are right at max payload when towing our 5th wheel and porpoising sucks.
We did find that upping the pressure in the front tired to match the rear tires when towing actually helped.
I would love air bags but don't want to put so much into the truck I have since I am hoping to upgrade in a year or two. Saw this upgrade you did and made me think of doing the same cheaper option. We are weekend warriors, and I do construction with towing the trailer daily. I have been looking and not sure to go with timbren or sumosprings. What made you decide on sumosprings?
Surprised that trailer makes it squat at all. Is that a 3500? I have a 3500 SRW, and even with my heavy 5th wheel hardly squats at all. Agree open the sumo springs. I think I’ll at least install on the fifth wheel. Travel should be much better either way
It's a 2500. 3500 will be the next truck. Thanks for watching!
Sorry your having difficulty getting #2 out. There’s products for that. 😉