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@TheWickkit

Ай бұрын

When you started the topic of your best experience at a State Park, I told my boyfriend, "it was in Montana", then you confirmed it! (We're from the Glacier National Park area) Come back and enjoy it once or twice again soon because it's only a few years away from being Montalifornia with corporate retail stores & litter everywhere and trees & wildlife nowhere.

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604

5 күн бұрын

Allstays is part of RV life

1. Casino’s 2. County or City Park’s • Walmart 3. Fairground’s 4. Boondockers Welcome 5. Cabelas / Bass Pro Shop 6. National Forest’s 7. Cracker Barrel 8. BLM - Bureau of Land Management 9. Truck Stops 10. Harvest Hosts 11. Rest Areas 12. Misc. - Airports, Churches, Hospital, Tractor Supply, Lowes, Home Depot and more… (CALL AHEAD!)

@TheJanieLynn

Ай бұрын

Wow, Thanx, for sharing.....=)

@texaslovelylady

28 күн бұрын

Some Cracker Barrel's no longer allow boondocks.

@tonyornelas9374

18 күн бұрын

Wineries. At least on the central coast of CA.

When you're 30 you want peace and quiet. I didn't get to that stage until I was almost 45. Now at 60 I'm downright cranky.

@cindyfields5170

3 ай бұрын

5-HTP

@melissacomer8404

2 ай бұрын

At 61, I agree. I used to fuss at the hubby. I do not want to go to bed at 9 o'clock. Here I am at 8:52 finishing prepping for work tomorrow going to bed.

If you join the Elks, you can camp over night or 2. go in have dinner, clean up. get a drink . Some Ejks have complete hook ups.Once your an Elks member, your a member at all the Elks. Its great.

@Adventureswithbecky

3 ай бұрын

How do you become a member?

@jeremywilson2735

2 ай бұрын

I think this maybe true for Moose lodge members as well. I’ve seen campers at our town Moose before. But check ahead don’t take my word for sure. They all may have different rules.

@ivytown508

Күн бұрын

I think you have to be invited by an existing member.

Planet Fitness is one of my favorites! Most of them are 24 hours, you have 24 hour access to a bathroom if you need it. The other advantage is safety; people come to the gym at all hours and you're less likely to be harassed by weird people when there are lots of people coming and going.

@pnwpaths2925

Ай бұрын

I can’t imagine being able to park my 34’ trailer in a planet fitness parking lot. Way too small of spots and I would make people angry taking up multiple stalls

@jefffromnorthdakota

Ай бұрын

If you want your female partner or daughters to share a bathroom with a man

@NancyMoody-ec7wt

Ай бұрын

You know there's life seems to be exciting especially if you got someone to share with that you love but if you're a Solo traveler it can get kind of lonely and boring!!! I cannot imagine trying or having to find a different spot every single night to sleep that would drive me totally insane

I feel like I need to warn people that the west coast, California specifically, you are not allowed to stay overnight at any Walmart and you are only allowed to rest for 4 hours at a rest stop. Most big box stores don't allow overnight either. There is a large population of homeless and so this is what it has come to. I liked your video.

@montereybayarealatinmass2363

5 ай бұрын

You are allowed to stay for 8 hours at California rest stops, but unfortunately they are closed off and on - it’s good to check ahead and make sure they are open.

@johnthoreson8775

3 ай бұрын

Wal Mart is closed to overnight camping in Oregon now.

@LisaLightning

2 ай бұрын

Isn’t it ridiculous that as the homeless population increases, instead of laws to create more affordable housing, they just make it impossible to sleep outside?

@themysticalexperiencer8141

Ай бұрын

​@@johnthoreson8775 Everywhere in Oregon? How about Planet Fitness?

@pnwpaths2925

Ай бұрын

Can’t overnight at most if not all Walmarts in Washington State. The homeless population aka drug crisis has destroyed that for us and how our state responded…

As a trucker, I appreciate you a lot. Our parking is limited to truckstops and rest area and sometimes Walmart. Thank you for saving those spots for us.

@paulao7022

9 ай бұрын

Walmart, is starting to get tough on ANYONE using their parking lots!

@greuju

5 ай бұрын

​@@paulao7022because assholes are stealing everything

@user-hh6ex9md4w

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I completely understand the limited parking options for truckers. It's important to be considerate of their needs. By exploring alternative overnight spots for RVers, we can help alleviate the competition for parking spaces. By the way, have you ever considered using a reliable power backup solution like the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us, providing massive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets. Check it out if you're interested!

@aevalw7743

4 ай бұрын

commercial drivers have limited time to drive per day due to electronic logs. Nothing worse than the time clock running out and no parking spots.

@BriLove7

3 ай бұрын

@3:27 in Is that Junction Texas?

Recap: Casinos, county & city parks, fairgrounds, boon-dockers welcome membership, calbellas, national forest, Cracker Barrel, BLM (off-grid), truck stops (Loves will have RV parking soon), harvest host (membership), rest areas are for truckers, airports, cafe, strip malls, churches, hospitals, tractor supply, Lowes, Home Depot, convention centers.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recap 🤙

@Ezrasideas

Жыл бұрын

You just saved me 25 mins thanks lol

@sunsetsleeper

Жыл бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks is walmart just noisy what else is wrong about Walmart you didn't state lol

@sedg03

Жыл бұрын

Fairgrounds in Colorado Nebraska areas are now off limits to camping or even just going to let the dogs run n eat a sandwich. Feds are deliberately trying to tighten down on any n all alternative lifestyles.

@janchampine1899

Жыл бұрын

@@sedg03 yuppers. They sure don't want us self sufficient.

As a trucker and rv owner I appreciate your comments. I only ask that other overnight campers occupy the smallest space possible. With electronic logs we can't run all night anymore so the spots in truck stops fill up pretty quickly every night. And when our clock runs out for the day we have no choice but to shut down. I'm not complaining by the way. I did my time running all hours of the day and I don't miss it. Great channel!

@alaricleigh-sf7iy

Ай бұрын

😊😊

As a truck driver I would like to point out that several of the truck stops have RV parking, not just Love’s. Some, but not all, Pilot/Flying J’s and TA/Petro will have designated RV parking areas.

There is nothing more comforting than sleeping in a truck stop listening to the idling engines😉. (Married a truck driver almost 50 years ago, still love the stops.). 🚛

@rolfholt9684

Ай бұрын

... and the sweet smell of diesel exhaust 🥴

Thanks for explaining the rules around camping at rest areas/walmart. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve seen people putting out their slides /mats/unhook and leave their trash. They ruin it for all of us.

@HappilyEverHanks

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, Cathy! We are happy to hear that this can be of some help. Thank you again for all your support. Have a Happy New Year 🥳 - Kyle and Renee

Thanks for this video. Im 70 and my new life starts in another 8 days. full time r.v.ing. This will help

@keptleroymg6877

2 ай бұрын

Please lift and keep your muscles big

OMG!!! You’re 30? No wait, this video is one year old so you’re 31 now. Ready for the retirement home. You guys crack me up. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this with us. 30, you’re still baby’s add 40 years and a motorcycle camper to that. It’s all about living life. Thanks again. Tom

I don't recall you mentioning "mooch docking". Great way to visit friends and family and reconnect or catch up with old friends. Hard to do if they live in an HOA, but if they live rural, then they often have room for your rig and are excited to host you and be your local guide to area attractions.

Three years ago, I decided to buy an older class C RV and learned a lot from joining an RV club, since then I've been across country several times and plan to take my now newer RV into Mexico. I don't care for staying in Walmart for several reasons: 1. yes, the noise - I had a street cleaner keep circling around my RV and then there's the 2) bright lights shining into my windows and into my fan/vents. I was up in the middle of the night cutting up Reflectix to fit to block the light and 3) the weirdos. I was all nice and settled in to a spot along side of the store and then another RV came in a parked uncomfortably close to mine and the couple were arguing. It was just weird so I moved away. Also if you join the Elks, many of them allow traveling Elk members to park for a nominal donation, they all have bars and some cook dinner too. Elks have lodges all across the US.

@HappilyEverHanks

5 ай бұрын

Hi Denise! You make some great points here. Thank you for also taking the time to share about the Elks lodges...that is one we missed in this video. We appreciate your support and for watching our videos 😊 - Kyle and Renee

We are full time rvers I still work at a job that requires me to go into work. So we use the only campground around that has year round sites with hook ups. we have used the hospital option before, my wife had to arrive at 6 in the morning for surgery, and I closed the night before so I drove our motor home and parked it in my work’s parking lot( I am the General manager at a restaurant so!) when I got off work (@11pm) went and started up the coach and drove it 15 minutes to the hospital and parked it out in the very end of the lot. We did this versus driving 45 minutes to our campsite and then 50 minutes back in the morning. Also we had previously talked with the security to make sure we could. They told us that people do it all the time and exactly where they wanted us. After my wife got checked in I could have stayed in the lobby but I walked back out to the rv and went back to bed. Went back in after a few hours and waited about 20 minutes and was told my wife was in recovery. After release I drove the rv right up to hospital and picked her up(literally) and put her in bed and I drove home. (Campsite)

We've called the local police station. Usually small towns. They have always been cooperative when we were looking for a spot for a short overnight stay. We have used local libraries. Also we have stayed at several Wal Marts on the east coast with no problems. Again we call the police dept. and talk to the store manager for permission and to see if there have been any issues. We were in Maine and a policeman came onto the Wal Mart parking lot. I flagged him down and he said it was safe because they patrol it several times nightly. Aside from possible noise, I think there is safety in numbers at a Wal Mart. Many big box stores have security after hours. Try to find them and get their ok. It never hurts to get to know people in security. Out of respect if they know who you are there is less likely to be a knock on the door.

@lyfandeth

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes they get outright paranoid, liken when I asked if they knew a 24 hour pharmacy. In case I was looking to rob one I suppose. But usually, they appreciate the courtesy. "Vehicle stops" are, they will tell you, the most frightening part of their day.

@GoogleAccount-uz1uj

Жыл бұрын

Why draw unnecessary attention to yourself....not to mention wasting their time.

You forgot one other place. I heard you can camp for free at your parents' house, and get cookies!

@janetsmith4344

2 жыл бұрын

We get cookies at our daughter’s house and she has water and power for us

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

LOL that's a good one Don 🤣

@RayOfSunhine2012

2 жыл бұрын

If your fortunate enough to have family with property who aren't a**holes. I've been boondocking in my city bc I have no one to lean on.

@patrick7639

Жыл бұрын

I camp at my sisters house, and get ulcers

@anothercomment3451

Жыл бұрын

@@patrick7639 Leave sooner.

I drive long haul truck, my wife owns a small restaurant,and we boondock camp. You earned a like and subscribe for your respect of trucks and support of businesses. Great video. Safe travels!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🤗

You shouldn't cook on aluminum foil, or any aluminum for that matter. Stuff is toxic and leeches into your food. Just lookin out for ya buddy. Great video always looking for ideas on where to stop for a day.

I had to stop at 12:00 and laugh when you said “When you reach 30” like that’s old. Lmao!! Trust me, this 61 year old (62 in June) would LOVE to be 30 (even 39) again!! Great video!! Say hi to the Dex Man!🐾❤️🐾

@larryk3986

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, over the hill at 30!! I have older shoes! 😉

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 You guys are too awesome! We love ya'll!!!

@racheldodds8837

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed too because my 50 year old husband is totally the grumpy old man when it comes to noise. He's as mature as a 15 year old most times but grumpy old man comes out a lot with night time noise!! 🤣

@RevCeleste

3 ай бұрын

This 72 yr old would love to be 60 again lol. It's all relative, right? : )

Having a fan turned on and some "rain sounds" on a speaker always helps to drown out the noise at these places that can be kinda loud. Trust me, being in the firehouse for decades, a fan and rain noises help out immensely!!!

@arbonneladyTN

2 жыл бұрын

We have a sound machine that has several sounds, hubby hates the fan blowing air… 😂

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no doubt!! We love that white noise as well 😃 Love that you worked at a firehouse as a medic! AWESOME!!

@KarenKClinton

2 жыл бұрын

Some of us HATE rain noise! Ugh…

@nathanpeacock9978

Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain trying to rest in a firehouse. I'm retired but I worked 35 years as a firefighter/paramedic in San Antonio Texas SAFD.

Also worth mentioning are race tracks! Many of the larger ones have designated areas for use.

Awesome jobs guys love your vibe and perspective, its grey to see the road is not full of grumpy grey nomads, love the advice but more the way your present it. I am based in Newcastle Australia and I wish we had more kids like you doing this. Indeed, I wish we had more of what you have cause life outside the RV parks is so much fun. Keep up the great work kids cheers Leigh

We have officially been on the road 2 weeks tomorrow. We have used Harvest Host from WV to Livingston, TX to domicile. We stayed at the Escapees Park in TX. Then Livingston, TX to Lyons, GA Harvest Host and our first Boondockers Welcome in Alabama. The sweetest couple ever! The little Main St. of Prattville, AL has those quaint little shops that have something for everyone. We have more than paid for our membership with all these stays 💞

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

That is so great to hear! Y'all are rocking this lifestyle already!

I agree with being a 30yr (my case 32yr old) old guy wanting peace and quiet. Also, as a owner operator/trucker, we appreciate you leaving us spots at rest areas and truck stops. Every year it becomes even harder finding a safe, legal spot to park a rig.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do!

@highwaywarrior7778

2 жыл бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks thank you for your appreciation!!!!!!

@joyceobeys6818

Жыл бұрын

Amen and so many ppl certainly want the rigs to quickly bring their wares but there’s so few places to park and the time is ticking down and you are forced to pull over somewhere and get woke up by police during the 10 hours down n they’ll make you move. So not right. They need to have more parking areas for rigs everywhere and places the police are not allowed to mess with you and wake you up in the middle of well needed sleep for the most ridiculous reasons. 🙃

@highwaywarrior7778

Жыл бұрын

@@joyceobeys6818 amen!!!!!! Now that's the truth!!!!!!!!!

@rock2946

Жыл бұрын

​@Joyce Obeys what's funny, in my state, is you're encouraged to pull over and rest in the vehicle if you're tired (when you first learn how to drive). But, when people do, they get in trouble 🤦‍♀️

Same thing happened to us in bison country in SD. Thankful for” Skippy” who came to our rescue. Even roadside assistance insurance wouldn’t come to our rescue. Skippy from a local small town towing business came with a 250 a big rope and got us out of a very narrow road and cliffs on each side and nowhere to turn around, so thankful for our country boy Skippy! We were pulling our 22’ travel trailer. Obviously we missed the road closed sign. Yikes!

VERY USEFUL INFOMATION FOR NEWBIE. I AM GLAD YOU GUYS ARE ON THE ROAD AND KEEP GIVING US UPDATE ON THE CHANGE AND NEWS TO RV. I AM ABOUT TO START MY RV LIFE NEXT YEAR, SO THANKS A LOT.

Most Walmarts around us have a lot of homeless people living in their cars. We’re northeast of Philadelphia. There’s a lot of trash and bottles full of urine in Walmart parking lots. Drug deals etc. Home Depot has the same problem. Couple camper fires, drug dealers etc. Most no longer allow RVs and cops make homeless move.

Another great episode from the Hanks family. We joined Boondockers Welcome this year. We’ve only used it once so far, but it was a fun experience. Can’t wait to use it some more in the future. Loving some of your other tips for overnight stays while on the road. Very informative and helpful info. #thankshanks for another fun Thursday night.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you got to use the program already!

A Lot of great info.Thanx we will be trying some of y'all's recommendations

When I leave the cold Wisconsin winters & travel through Texas, I've stopped at a Buc-ee's & talked to the manager about spending the night. As a rule I get permission as long as I'm not still there after 6:30 AM. If I do get up during the night & use Buc-ee's facilities, I also buy something even if it's to restock my camper. By the way, I have a pickup with a 24' trailer & I always park as far away from the building as possible.

We are starting the process to be full time RVer’s! You guys have so much good info for people who are just starting out. Thank you so much!!!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Love that! We'll see you on the road someday!

You two did a great job with this video. As a long time RVer, your information was spot on and presented in your usual entertaining way.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you very much William, this is truly kind of you to say 🙂 Stay safe out there!

@danielwitmer3242

7 ай бұрын

I've noticed all the various wys and sites alwsays claim the price is going up in the next month. So guess just another Scam in general.

Love this! New to the channel, but we are so happy we found it. Helpful for us as RVers but also as beginner KZreadrs. Hope to see you on the road!

Thank you both. Lots of information on the subject I’m currently working on. Had too get out the old pen and pad for this. God bless you on your travels 🙏🫡🇨🇦

Good recommendations all!! We have LOVED Boondockers Welcome so much…totally worth the cost. Also fairgrounds, city/county parks and National Forests. As always you guys make us smile and seeing Dex with that turkey was icing on the cake!😉

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Love hearing this 🤗 Ya'll mean so much! Stay safe out there friends!

We just purchased our first toy hauler and are excited to hit the road with the trailer ...and the bikes! Thanks for sharing all these great ideas! The apps are an awesome start for these newbies to the RVing world! See you on the road, Cheers! 🥂Pete & Bonnie 🇨🇦

Helpful video. Have been traveling with a 5th wheel for a number of years and are transitioning to a 30' class A for a 2 month cross country trip starting next week. One resource you didn't mention probably because it's not free is Passport America. 50% off usual rates at a large number of RV parks, often only $15-$20 with full hookups. There are restrictions on number of days, some weekend and seasonal black-outs, but it's great when you need to fill/empty tanks, etc.

Thankyou so much regarding setting a good example with your respect for truckers

I boondock in my car😁. Lots of ladies my age 71 do this because of our budget. Walmart is loud but I sleep like a baby 😂. At the beach several places to park but some riff raff but best climate ever!! Rest areas by the beach is crowded but beautiful ❤️. Had a RV at a thousand trails but some people love to steal your stuff! Sold it and am in a tiny home now for a while. Medical reasons. Glad you guys are enjoying yourselves 👌

@sherryllynnjones7077

Жыл бұрын

🙏❤️🙏

OMG!I love you guys! The bickering is just like me and my wife. We find it is very helpful and compliments each other. We never take it seriously and at the end of the day we LOVE EACH OTHER!

This is the best tv video I’ve seen. Not long winded, lots of very useful information, and you guys are fun to watch.

Great information. Love the presentation and the interaction between you two. Thank you.

We stayed at a city campground in Flandreau South Dakota. Great price, clean campground, and the night we stayed there was a multi-town softball game. Wonderful time

Another great episode! Thank you for all the great info. We full timed for 4 months awhile ago and loved it. I had to stop due to cancer but am clear and free other than a few meets with the doc this summer. So as of May 1st we are full time in our class A motor coach. We have to stay close for the summer to finish up then we are heading for western Canada to spend the winter. Then next summer we are heading for eastern Canada. After we are finished there we will head down to the US for 4 months for the winter and hopefully make it to a meet up with the Hanks. Safe travels Hanks!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

We have more rally dates posting soon! It will be in our weekly email 🤗 - So glad to hear you are doing better and ready to see some great places!

@Elizabeth-rq1vi

Жыл бұрын

Going to Western Canada for winter? Weird 🤣. Unless it’s really west & you mean the Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island. We’d winter there but definitely not near the Rockies! (I live in Calgary)

@janeforever

Жыл бұрын

We stopped RVing due to hubby's stage 4 cancer that we've been fighting for 2+yr now. Glad your fight was successful & you're out on the road once more. May you stay cancer free. Here's hoping we can follow in your tire tracks🤞.

Helpful info plus you two are great fun! Entertaining!

Good info. Fun presentation! Thanks Hanks!!

Thanks for doing what you can to respect truckers. Key word in your video, respect.

@paulao7022

9 ай бұрын

We all need to be respectful of each other!

Thank you for making this video. As a couple who are just starting to camp as we travel across the country, we only knew about Walmart and Cracker Barrel as places to stop overnight for cheap. You list has really helped, especially the suggestion about the city or county parks. Great job! One camping area we found in our journey was on the Ohio Turnpike. Some of their rest areas have dedicated paid overnight camping areas (separate parking lot) with electrical hookup with a dump station and fresh water at the exit to the parking lot. They were really quiet.

@janet1744

5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Great information!! Definitely will be watching this video numerous times!! Thanks for sharing!!!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That's super helpful, thank you! We LOVE Harvest Host and Boondockers!

Only did this twice on a long trip from PA to FL. Cracker Barrel was great. They have RV parking and there were many other RVs. Safety in numbers. Flying J in Ga had designated RV parking so we didn’t infringe or the truckers. We felt safe in both places and the truck stop wasn’t as noisy as we thought it would be. Planning to stay at Cabela’s next long trip. Thanks for the video, we’ll keep these places in mind.

Love you kids and your Channel. I met you two at the Myrtle Beach Grand Design Rally last month. We have been rolling cross contry and camping for about 22 years and still find out new and interesting things from you two. I used to work for a Traveling Nurse Company in Omaha, so very familiar with what you do. Take care and have FUN !

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

So glad we got to meet!! Thanks for all your support 🤗

Thank you both, very Much. Very Helpful!! Keep on trucking’!

Excellent information! Thanks for putting this together.

Hi Kyle and Renee, I really enjoy your channel. City parks & fairgrounds are great. Around 4:48 one of the fairgrounds looked like Adams County, Washington in Ritzville. One of the best weeks in our Alaska journey . Wonderful campground hosts!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

That is right! We really like that place!

love you too. I so enjoy your pure joy you show about life. I wish I had that in me.

Great...topic, list, video! Love your energy! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted!! We hope you enjoy the rest!

You all are so much fun, thank you.

Another informative and entertaining video! We start our first "camping season" in May this year at Morrow Mountain State Park NC. Thanks for sharing this video with us!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

So exciting! Have a great time!

@scottmeacham1738

2 жыл бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks thank you! 2 weeks!

Getting ready to hit the road to travel for my husband’s job, bringing two kids with us and homeschooling will be an adventure! I was really nervous but I found your channel this morning. Three videos in and I feel so much better about this lifestyle, thank you both so much for helping those of us climbing on this crazy RV life adventure too!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining our channel! We're glad to have you and wish you all the best of luck!

@sedg03

Жыл бұрын

Whatcha ya' goin to do when theres no gas cept for $20/gallon? Ask as you"ve kids

@guillermomanso2339

Жыл бұрын

What a douche

@catherinecaballero9686

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about it and I have 3 kids. Would you do homeschooling yourself or with a online program?

@djfuentes5714

Жыл бұрын

Good Luck!! We got a rig with back bunk bed, "cubbies" for our boys. LOVE them. We are planning our own trip. With our boys and 3 pugs!

So much info you guys have shared. Thank you!

Awesome video, thanks guys. Very helpful.

I drove from MI to CA and back on a sort of Route 66 trip this past fall. I stayed at a number of truck stops including several Love's that had camping sites. I wish I could have planned my driving time better to reserve my site a few days ahead, but it was my first really long trip. Of all the truck stops I went through, Love's is by far the most accommodating. I always made sure I was respectful of the truck drivers (since the father of my children is one, and he might run me off the road if I wasn't...LOL) and I found that I felt very safe for the most part.

@HappilyEverHanks

6 ай бұрын

Hi Victoria! Wow, what a drive! You must have seen so many incredible things along the way. Yes, Love's has been really accommodating in allowing the truckers to have their own space compared to the RVers out on the road. Thank you for watching our videos, we appreciate your support 😊

@pnwpaths2925

Ай бұрын

Do you have enough room for your slide outs?

It's good to ride a bike or fly a drone down some dirt roads before committing. Or zoom in with one of the satellite mapping apps on a phone ( if there is cell service).

Love how you two kid around... all in fun! Plus lots of good information! Love your channel, had to subscribe. 👍🏼❤️ stay safe!

Another fun filled relaxed but very informative video. We Love watching you guy! .Be Safe out there!!!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you! Thanks!

Great list . City’s usually have a warehouse district and I’ve stayed in those areas overnight.

Good information for newbies 😘

Ha, you guys are awesome! So friendly and caring. Really appreciate the info!! I am doing preliminary research for future travel, RV purchase plans. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work and play!!

Seems like you guys have so much fun!! Thanks for this video!

We've had great luck with US National Recreation areas. They're usually free or discounted with our National Park pass. Stayed in some great ones in Washington and Idaho area for $7

My issue with overnighting at rest stops is noise. Always near a highway, cars and trucks coming and going all night, engines idling, people talking, drinking, etc. I’ve never ever had a good nights sleep at a rest stop. Sure for a pit stop, but otherwise just a big heck no. 😂

@HappilyEverHanks

5 ай бұрын

You and me both! It never is a good night sleep at the rest areas... traffic noise tends to keep us from falling into a deep sleep 😅

Good information. Thanks Hanks.

Great vid- thanks for the info- safe travels all

First time seeing all of your episodes. This was an awesome video packed with some great information. Keep up the great work. Have you guys done one on the video equipment you use and your editing software. I would love to see that if it is available.

Great info! We usually just do weekends away from home right now but good to know if we start going farther! First trip of the season this weekend!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

WAHOO!!! Love hearing this Aaron!!

@computerfixer06

2 жыл бұрын

@@HappilyEverHanks had a good weekend despite some rain, couldn't help thinking about your videos when dumping tanks before we left! 🤣

OMG! What an incredibly awesome video. So informative and well presented. Thanks a lot!

Great info! Thanks so much!

Thanks for all the information My wife and I are Canadian and May 1st We are going full time. Have been watching you guys a couple of years now while thinking about everything that has to be done before we go, you have been taking some of the anxiety away for me. Onward and upward, ThanksHanks The Morrisons

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting some good information! Best of luck with everything!

Thank you so much for this great information. We are going to Ashville NC/Biltmore next week. Camping next to a river 😀 Love you both Carl and Nene ❣️ I look forward to Thursday.

@niceatrya3477

2 жыл бұрын

We stayed there last year about this time. Awesome place, quick access to downtown, and all the breweries.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful time Donna!! 🤗

@thekittycatnetwork

Жыл бұрын

Biltmore House is amazing!

GREAT INFO! Thanks for the tips and recommendations.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diana!

Awesome options !! Thanks for sharing !!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all so much! We really appreciate it! 😃

Tractor Supply. I had no idea and wouldn’t have thought of it. I absolutely love “window shopping” at TSC. They have some cool stuff. I used to have horses hence my love affair with farm supply stores. Thanks for the great ideas! 💚

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

We could spend a lot of time in there too! Thanks for watching!

@georgiannrose867

2 жыл бұрын

We were in a pinch trying to fill propane in class A and they do that! Never even thought about staying there, thanks!

Great list. I've had great experiences at State Parks. Oliver Lee in NM near White Sands was $110 for a week with nice sites right in the hills, great mountain views, hiking, hookups, showers and a dump station! A Bargain! For dirt roads I always detach and drive the Jeep out to assess the roads for RV friendliness. The problem I have with Harvest Hosts is that you pay for a membership and then are expected to patronize the business. We don't drink. Might as well stay at a campground for cheaper... Thanks!

Love your channel !! New to RV life here in canada your tips we have already started to implement.

Great information, thanks Hanks! We'd love to hear more about your nursing work while traveling. Love and pets to Dexter!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

We have been out of the nursing game for almost two years but have great memories to share!

Awesome tips. We have stayed in Cracker Barrel and it's was a great experience, also we are member of the Harvest Host and also we have stayed in them and great experience. You guys are awesome.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was all good!

OMG, you guys took away a lot of my fears, since I am planning to buy an RV /truck, live in it full-time solo on the West Coast, and travel to a list of national parks, mostly in the US Western areas! I have already been researching so I've heard about the paid sites for boondockers. Thank you so much!!!!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@sedg03

Жыл бұрын

Be very.careful western national parks. Many of our wilderness areas have murders... be xtra careful.

@stevenmonson5149

Жыл бұрын

A word of advice ,if asked by national park officer DON'T say i am fulltime living in RV, say : I AM ONLY CAMPING!!! It will save you from jail and fines...... Good luck 🤞

@rock2946

Жыл бұрын

​@@stevenmonson5149 Second this. Never tell officials that you live full time in an RV

@frienddylan

Жыл бұрын

​@@stevenmonson5149 I'm curious, what could the charge be for someone living in an RV full time?

Wonderful information. Thanks! Love ya. Stay safe

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

awesome video guys. we stayed in Rawlings WY overnight at the tractor supply and had no problems. stay safe

I'm setting in my car in Chanute, Ks eating my breakfast before I go into work watching your video and then you mentioned Chanute, KS. Wow what a coincidence and its a small town. Thanks for the info.

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Small world and a nice area!

Here is my tip... Learn to do your own RV maintenance and use a good car maintenance management program ( I use Automotive Wolf car care software ) to track and monitor it all. It also tracks all my parts, expenses and creates a detailed vehicle maintenance log. After RV'ing for over 10 years I've saved thousands by doing most of the maintenance myself and there is a lot of it on an RV! A small roof leak can cost you thousands in repairs so I check my roof at least twice a year. Keep on top of the maintenance and you'll save money and be RV'ing for years :)

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks 🤗

Great video, very helpful.

Good info. Definitely some places to stay that I didn’t know or never thought of and good to have in case needed. Thanks for another great video 👍✊🏕

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I received my shirt Monday, and I love it!! #thankshanks

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

We are so happy to hear 😊 Thank you for your wonderful support!!

You are absolutely right, Cracker Barrel is a great place to overnight! Great breakfast that you can walk to also! Strictly boondocking though. They have a great fish dinner that Dexter would enjoy!

@HappilyEverHanks

2 жыл бұрын

Dexter would love the fish dinner for sure 😹

You guys should make a list of these great little city/county parks. You guys rock.