We had a fun 10-day relaxing (except for the low bridge from the last video) journey that ended up being 2800 miles. So much for David getting caught up on our videos. 🤣🤣🤣

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Lol... lots of fun but it did give me more "work" to do. Lol. Maybe next time we set out to do a "no content" trip, I'll actually succeed in a boring trip! 😴

We just like trees, too

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Trees at very nice... except when they are low... really low! Lol.

Hay guys lover your channel.... Believe it or not, the best part is your always moving and covering ground. I LOVE that your traveling cross country and using your spacecraft like it should be.... Thank you for the intertanment and travel.... The Banks Family 👪

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! We love to travel and explore. That's why we chose this lifestyle. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

LOVE Lowes's parking lots....HATE low branches. I cringed when the branches scraped the RV 😬. Travel safe guys.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Us too Jim. The next person won't have to worry though! Lol. Safe travels... get Kellie into some warmer weather. Aloha

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thankfully David has been able to buff out all our scrapes and scratches so far! Safe travels to you too!

My wife, Rhonda, and I do the same thing😎👍

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hey Barry, it's definitely a lot of fun. I think it's cool to not let the RV get in the way of normal activities too. Thanks for the comments. Appreciate your time watching our videos. Glad to have you along. Hope you enjoy the channel and subscribe.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

I love going to Ikea. They have so many great storage ideas. Thanks for the comment and watching the Channel

Nice looking rig!!! Enjoyed watching and listening to your travels....our 2023 Vilano 390LK is in production and to be delivered end of Dec and then we start our full time rv lifestyle in April 2023...can't wait!!!!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

That is exciting. I'll bet you can't wait. April will arrive before you know it.

Awesome!!! Those are Air Tractor plane!! I’m so excited because I make parts for that kind of planes. Their crop duster planes!!! Yay that make me 😊

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Terri, for the comments. It was definitely a freaky view as we traveled down the interstate. Neat experience though. Very cool that you make parts for those planes. Appreciate the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

That's pretty neat Terri! It's always cool to see things you've touched out in real life!

The IKEA Museum in Älmhult Sweden Has no problem overnighting. My MotorHome in Europe is only 19Ft long and You are fun to watch.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Lol...Sondra would love to overnight at Ikea. Thanks for the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

That would be super cool to overnight in an Ikea parking lot! We tried to overnight in one about 6 years ago in just the truck but the security guard said we couldn't even though we were planning on picking up some items the next morning. I'd love to visit the Ikea Museum! 🤩

Just started watching. Great rig. How about a tour of your Spacecraft. Who did your truck conversion. Thanks Don Maryland

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hi Don! Thanks for finding us! Lol. We purchased the Volvo new and had Herrin Welding in Kilgore, Texas do the bed build. We have a tour of our Space Craft planned in the near future. Appreciate your comments. Thank you.

Nice video. I know it is a lot of work to put together, but we enjoy them. :)

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack. Trying to give a little back to the RV community and hopefully help others in this journey. Thanks for the comments. Say "hi" to Danielle.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jack. We appreciate it!

For 2800 miles of nothing it’s been a very good ride ,fun to keep up with you. That was a great job you did with the tree trimming and well deserved the free night. As someone who grew up on highway equipment I like how you operate your equipment if a situation is unknown you check it out before getting into trouble. And if a situation does arise you adapt and overcome. It is good to see the teamwork between the two of you as well.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary for the comments. I failed on the " no content" trip but it was fun. I appreciate your time watching the channel. Glad you're coming along.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice comment Gary and your time watching the videos. For the most part we try to be aware of our surroundings and situation. We aren't mechanically inclined so we work together to overcome that. 😊

I just found y’all on KZread. Great video I also live in south Alabama (Roll Tide). I grew up around big trucks so I love these videos and hope to do the same as y’all one day. Y’all have a beautiful truck but I’m a Peterbilt guy and also older truck. Stay safe and God bless.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwight for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. Our friends have a KW so it's great they're not all cookie cutter to meet everyone's needs. Love the classic look of the Pete's. Stay safe, see you on the road on day.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found us Dwight and hope you continue to watch the Channel. I too love the looks of the "old school" trucks but it's the functionality that led us towards the Volvo. We use the dinette all the time along with the sink and I don't think we could do without it. 😉

What we go through for our children! But I wouldn’t have it any other way! I am ❤ your videos! Please make more👍 thank you!!!!👍

@bigtruckbigtravels

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Denise. We go through a lot for our children but it doesn't seem like "work". Glad to do it and love the results and her reaction.

I like your channel very much. I enjoy watching it.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Kurt. We're excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

Just subscribed. Reminds me of Suite Travels. I like seeing the travels but it might also be nice to see some of the day to day living in an RV with all its ups and downs from your perspective.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

I think that is a great idea Joseph. Since we are a new channel, I've been trying to get caught up on videos. Lol...I think I'm just about there so we will get into some more day to day content. Thanks for the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph, we love to travel and are moving a lot. We average 40 stops per year and they are usually places we like to get out and explore in. This winter we actually have 3 months planned of "doing nothing" so you'll get a chance to see what we do when doing nothing. 😉 🤣

@josephalberta1145

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels Having watched more of your videos I do see that its not all just driving. Glad you are living the dream. I wish I could travel a lot more in our RV. Forty below up here lately. Safe travels.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@josephalberta1145 forty below is no fun! That's cold. Stay warm up there and thanks for the comments.

You two are fun to watch and listen to - your so upbeat and nice :) What is the name of the campground where Dave cut the tree limbs. I want to add it to our list of campgrounds. Thanks

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It's in Corinth, MS (Cross City RV Park). Jim is very nice and it's also a Passport America park. Tell Jim "hi" from the "tree trimmer". lol. Thanks for the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and kind words! We really appreciate it and a happy you are enjoying the Channel!

I love your truck♥️ I would love to have one like that for retirement♥️🙂 take good care both of you in your journeys!!!😃

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It's really nice to travel the country in it for sure. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Glad to have you along on the journey. 😊

You are guys are very fun to watch. I look forward to your videos every week. It is nice to have positive uplifting people just living life out there. Keep up the good work!!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas for the comments. It's hard to not have fun while traveling. So many cool places. Glad you're coming along on our journey.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and kind words Thomas! We've been living this lifestyle for 7 years and loving every minute of it. Whenever anything goes bad, we laugh and say what a funny story it will make around a campfire in a few years!

New to your channel and like your content. Do you have a video tour of your RV and HDT? Love the color and clean lines.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy for the nice comments. No rig tour yet... but it is on the "schedule". Appreciate your time watching the channel.

I have to say, I really enjoy your channel. I hope my wife and I can take off when our children are grown and see the country.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! It's a lot of fun, lots of research and planning but a lot of fun. Glad you enjoy the channel and I hope you're able to achieve your dream. Appreciate your comment and watching the channel. Stay safe. 😊

I delivered to that Ikea recently. (FYI, the DC that supplies that store is near Houston.) You can overnight there, right where you parked. Next time, get the Swedish meatballs... 😋

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jamie. Hmmm...not sure I want Sondra to know we could have overnighted there...she loves Ikea. Normally, we get the Swedish Meat Balls...it's tradition. Thanks for the comment and the info. 😊😎

FYI love Whataburger ❤️ aswell

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Whataburger is #1....I'd love to be sponsored by them...but then, I'd probably gain 100 lbs! In Texas, Whataburger is fine dining! Thanks for watching and your comments.

Really enjoy traveling with you guys and experiencing some of the day-in and day-out realities of a big rig RV life. My wife and are watching episodes independently and then talking about what we learned. Thank you.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely an experience and one that we treasure. We love having you guys along for the journey and hope it's enjoyable and educational. Let's discover What's Next together! 😎

That casino parking lot is totally unacceptable. those truckers don’t care about parking lots like that because they’re beating their companies truck. I wouldn’t take my HDT and beautiful fifth wheel through and risk busted axles. As far as that IKEA trip, I’ll bet that detour cost more than the shipping cost😉😉

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

The detour was definitely not cost effective! Lol... but it was the thought and timing worked out... besides, it's what parents do sometimes.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Doing something special for our daughter is always priceless. Stopping by Whataburger usually costs a few pounds. 🤪

❤ your vlogs so much as I learn about your country and experiences living the dream. Thank you 😊

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Helene. We enjoy traveling and this lifestyle and feel very fortunate to be able to share it with everyone. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching the channel. 😊Glad you're along with us on the journey.

For a "No content trip" I think that it was very good! And you got a What a Burger out of it as well. :)

@bigtruckbigtravels

11 ай бұрын

Lol...Bill, "no content" was the goal and I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was neat putting our rig in Ikea. Thanks

Ya I drive route 66 almost every day I think I started on Cermak road in Illinois there is a route 66 museum and a hoppy shop it's a small place it's route 66 is painted on the road in red,white and blue take care happy camping

@bigtruckbigtravels

11 ай бұрын

Nice. We want to drive the entire route 66 one day in our Big Rig.

@jameswbarry9576

11 ай бұрын

@bigtruckbigtravels sounds great take care happy camping

Started watching your channel a few weeks ago when I saw your Rv at the Thousand Trails park in Orlando. Have to say you handle the rig very well! I was a fleet safety specialist for over 20 years as well as being a truck driver for 12 years. We’ve been RVing for about 33 years now. I retired in 2021 and we Rv weeks at a time. Love your channel! I’ve been sending the channel link to other friends that love semis and Rv’s.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jimmy. We appreciate your comments and watching the channel. We try to be good stewards and represent the RV community well by being proficient in how we handle our rig. Thank you for noticing and it means a lot coming from your experience.

I have never been to a Whatabuger. But now when we travel and I see one we will certainly stop and try them out. Thanks for the ride.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Wayne, I love Whataburger and in Texas it's considered "fine dining". Lol. Glad you're along for the journey and appreciate your comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Wayne! I love their chicken and fries! 🍟

@brendanoleary5885

Жыл бұрын

Love the videos guys, we don't have Wattaburger here in Australia. Its definitely on our list when we get to the US. I love the basin built into your cabinets, I'll incorporate that in ours. Safe travels

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@@brendanoleary5885 It comes in really handy during travel days. Man... would love to get an RV over to Australia. Appreciate the comments. Thanks.

@brendanoleary5885

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels look me up if you ever do, its more bumper tow caravans and converted buses out here rather than Motorhomes. I'll take you to my favourite burger joints and see how they compare.

Have y'all ever drug the front jacks when turning and climbing a driveway such as in the last campground? How many Whataburger cups do you have left?

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, thanks for the comments. Lol... we have a lot of Whataburger cups...gold baby, gold! Haha. We've never drug the front landing gear but we're pretty careful with humps like that. We have some friends that have done that but we have not.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim - thanks for the comment! We are really careful about driving over big humps. Thankfully the jacks have never scrapped but they've gotten close. If we aren't sure I usually get out and watch while David SLOWLY drives over the obstacle.

1st x viewer, new subscriber!!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard. Come along and share in our journey as we travel America in a very unique way.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

YAY!!!!👏👏👏 Thanks for joining and we hope you enjoy your journey with us!

You sure love whataburger…you should try Culver’s sometime…it’s delicious!!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

I do like Culver's broccoli 🥦 side option and their cheese curds with marinara. It's a good burger. Thanks for the comment. 😃

With a tractor/ 5th wheel combination like this what do you look for in a rv campground. 80 ft long pull through with high clearance and large turning radius. I am thinking about making a small TV campground and would like some input. It would be just a few miles south of Memphis, Tn. Where you just traveled through. Thanks

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Scott! It all depends on the layout of the site and campground. If we unhook we really need about 90' for space between the truck/trailer plus the Smart Car. Unless we can park side by side. We actually prefer back-in sites as they typically have more room with our overhand even though it's nowhere near the 13' we had with our DRV. We've squeezed into a 50'x20' site before but had to suck in our gut to do so. We are always on the lookout for height and radius. We have a wider turning radius than most due to Voyager's wheelbase and Orions KPRA. Solid ground is a plus (as you might have seen we've gotten stuck a few times 🤭). Good luck on your campground and keep us posted! 👍

@bigtruckbigtravels

8 ай бұрын

Good radius turns and double width aisles when backing in to sites. 😆 sometimes trees are overrated! 😆 Angled aprons with angled sites makes a difference too.

Plane is a crop duster. It's fun to watch those pilots when there doing a field. If you get a chance be up hear in Oregon during the Christmas tree harvest time. The harvest the trees out of the fields with helicopters. Recommend you check out some filtering mics when rolling down the road. Hear a lot of background noise. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. We are trying out some new mics. Sound will be better. That would be cool to see the choppers harvesting the trees.

@brianroth7852

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels Do you have a blog, pm, email address or web page to contact privately.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Brian! We bought some mics and they sound so much better! Hopefully in about 5 videos from now you will be able to tell the difference! We used to live up in the mountains of North Carolina where Frasier Furs were grown and it smelled so good! I bet it is even better with the trees flying overhead. 🙂 We are traveling today and when we get to our overnight spot David will verify the Channels email address in a reply as well as add it in the "About".

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@@brianroth7852 bigtrucksbigtravels@gmail.com

@brianroth7852

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels thks

You went right past the turn off to my house . I love seeing Amish also.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It is pretty cool, Abby. The dedication to a certain way of life is remarkable. My sister used to live in the area many years ago. It has really grown!

@abbylea2359

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels We live off 60 hwy in Rogersville just outside of Springfield, Mo. If you swing back through here just let me know. Would love to meet you. Safe travels!

Hey I’d do that for White Castle!

@bigtruckbigtravels

10 ай бұрын

Lol...Jeff, I get that!

Can you give me the coordinates of the city park by the boat ramp. Looks like our kinda place to visit. Thanks! Love your videos.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel. Appreciate you watching the video. 😎 37°11'6.76", -94°17'48.22"

Hi guys 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️...that was a good deal with the tree...your daughter's place looks like a Neighborhood...how do you park the truck in there??...thanks for the video...stay safe...J&A

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeanne & Alex, it is a neighborhood but with no HOA so it's ok for us to park there. Her driveway is large enough that we can fit both...but it's tight! There's a few videos that show us getting in but basically it's a 3 point turn with backing down the long street. We time our arrival for mid-day so there's less traffic. Being on a cul de sac does help. Thanks for the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Hi J&A! We play musical vehicles everytime we arrive at our daughters house. After we back downhill about a quarter mile into the cul-de-sac, the driveway gets cleared out, David backs Orion in over the trench of a street gutter, around the mailbox and then avoiding the sidewalk curbing and pavers. We unhook and then I back Voyager next to Orion so the truck bed sits right under the passenger side rear slide. Sometimes we leave the Smart on the truck and other times we will take it off. Then the two cars get parked in the driveway. I'm trying to talk David into getting the drone out to film this choreography. 🤪 Thanks for the comment and your time watching the video! We really appreciate it!

@jeannealex2560

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels thanks for your comment...that's nice that There is no HOA so you can park in her driveway... You guys had a big summer... Are you gonna be there now for the holidays... We are going to be home here in South Carolina until the mid January... Then we are catching up with Karen and Dave spend some time with them... You guys stay safe take care..

@jeannealex2560

Жыл бұрын

@@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 Thank-you-ma'am for getting back in touch with us... I was telling Dave that that's really great that you guys are able to do that... The drone video would be nice also... Oh by the way I'm like Dave.... I really like what-a- Burger also..🤣🤣🤣

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@@jeannealex2560 Yes, Alabama for the holidays with our daughter & family after our fun "vacation" in Florida is over (tomorrow). Probably a fun camping trip before Xmas to get the holidays in high gear! LOL. Stay safe. We used to live in Greenville, loved the area and downtown. Say "hi" to Karen and Dave for us.

Whataburger joint should be in your rv

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Lol...I completely agree with you! Thanks

Is that a Spacecraft 5th wheel? If so what length do you have? We’re preparing to start our HDT full time journey. Thanks

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hey Brent- yes, it's a Space Craft. 46'6" long, 42K lbs with a 13K lbs pin weight on the hitch. Thanks for the comments. Congrats on starting your full-time journey. Lots of fun with some challenges along the way to keep it interesting.

@NomadLifeUnknown

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels Thanks for the quick reply. Meeting with Greg at the Tampa Show but keeping all options open. Great channel and have learned allot!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@@NomadLifeUnknown thanks Brent. We plan on attending the Tampa Show as well. Good luck. Designing a trailer is a process but nice to know options are open.

Hi David and Sondra Being a native Ohioan I have never heard of Wonder Burger. So what's so special about them?

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

First off, Mark. It's Whataburger...but it is a wonder that so much flavor is packed in between two pieces of bread! LOL. Based out of Texas, it is considered "fine dining" in the Lone Star State! 😎 Much like In-N-Out Burger is a west coast thing, Whataburger is a Texas thing....but it is delicious and my favorite sandwich. Thanks for the comment.

NEWS FLASH Whataburger has announced a new location in Anderson SC. Right on I85. You're welcome.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Oh....that may be a preferred route now...Alabama from Texas by way of Anderson, SC...hmmm, that sounds about right?!? 🤔😯😂😍😁

C4YT😊

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😎

Wow. 500G from one trip? Do you guys keep all your content on external hard drives?

@bigtruckbigtravels

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Usually about a 5TB external per year. Lol... Some weeks are more than others!

MY. DREAMS U

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. 👍😎

care with your audio. wind noise.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. We are getting better and more cognizant of wind noise. Appreciate your comments.

How many miles do you get on a set of tires on the Volvo .

@bigtruckbigtravels

5 ай бұрын

They are rated for about 150,000-200,000 miles. But that is an estimate. In general, tires will age out after about 6-8 years depending on usage (road conditions and amount of time the truck sits). Tires last longer if they are driven more consistently....also helps to be properly aligned. 🤔😁🤣

what software do you use for navigation?

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

We have two GPS units, Rylee. A Garmin RV unit and a Rand McNally Trucker GPS. We always enter the destination into both and I always confirm the route with a paper map which details the STAA approved roads to insure we're heading in the right direction. Many times we have to deviate from one or both during the trip as the routing does not make sense in certain segments. Thanks and I hope this helps. 😎

Did you get your kicks on route 66?

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

We did! It was pretty cool. Maybe a little "preview" for the future? Who knows. Thanks.

WHAT KIND OF R V AND NAME BRAND DO YOU HAVE ??

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, it doesn't look like it but it is a 5th wheel. It's based on a semi trailer chassis with air ride and air brakes. We designed it and Space Craft Mfg built it. At 46'6" long and 42,000 lbs it's a little "bulky ". Lol. 😉😄 Thanks for the comments.

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@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

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Awesome, Can you please tell me what HDTRV hauler who did the bed conversation, and what trailer do you have, as well Model, mfg etc

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Mike. We ordered our Volvo 780 and had Herrin Welding Service in Kilgore, Texas build the bed. Our trailer is completely custom, designed by us and built by Space Craft Mfg. It's 46'6" long and weighs 42K lbs. It's based on a semi-trailer chassis. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

@miker5140

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels Thank you 😊 I'm looking at getting HDT Rv hauler, and trailer

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

@@miker5140 One thing to keep in mind with an HDT, Mike. All 5th wheel trailers will need an air ride hitch on the HDT; otherwise, you run the risk of damage (like a trailersaver). HDT'S are designed to have more than 10K lbs on the hitch for the HDT suspension to work as it's designed.

@miker5140

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels Thank you, I understand that I took that in consideration when I'm building my HDTRV hauler and 5 th wheel trailer

@miker5140

Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me how long your truck is and the bed as well Do you have any videos on your and trailer? Thank you 😊