One advantage of KOA is you can seen what sites/sizes are available and book online. Saves calls/discussions. Another pay club is Boondockers Welcome. You pay a fee for the club but the parking is free.

I lived in my Volkswagen bus for 2 years across the US twice. I only went to a KOA campground one time. They wanted $45 a night for a parking spot with no hookups. I decided to stay at the Holiday inn for 30 bucks a night and had a nice dinner with the remainder. Never attempted to stay at one again.

One thing they fail to mention about Good Sam membership is there is a 5 cent a gallon discount on fuel at Flying J's/Pilot truck stops that usually have some of the lowest gas prices anyway...So there is a savings there also when available...

How is it that Shaun keeps looking older and Christy looks younger with every passimg month? Keep up the good work kids.

When you in a town you can look for a fairgrounds as they usually are inexpensive and full hookups the one in my town is 25 a night for 30 amp and 30 for 50 am plus sewer

@spellmadam2947

3 жыл бұрын

Very good point.

@Calatriste54

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@wwz1011

3 жыл бұрын

One trick on some fairgrounds is camping when they aren't having a fair or festival. Some can be really cheap.

You two are such a wonderful resource to the RV world. Thank you for all your insight and shared knowledge. Those of us less experienced really appreciate it.

I am a traveling RN (ICU/COVID) and I travel in a converted school bus. RV parks HATE my rig. Lol! I am also told owners of older rigs can struggle to find an RV park that will accept them. I have had good luck/experience finding options at county fairgrounds. No luxury, but definitely will do for over nights. I stay in them for weeks at a time right now.

@TheLakingc

3 жыл бұрын

The fair grounds in Colville, WA saved us last fall when we had a sudden deep snow while we were camping on the west side of the state! We could not get in our driveway,so stayed there a week. They were so kind and helpful, but no water or dump because of the weather. We found a dump in a Kettle Falls Lake Roosevelt park and water at the fire station. No one else had water; everything was frozen very suddenly!

@movingforwardLDTH

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLakingc , I’ve never thought of fire stations as a resource for water. Have you done this in other towns/areas as well or was it more of an exception to the rule because everybody else’s water was frozen?

@PeriWinkle33957

3 жыл бұрын

I heard someone mention if your camper is over 10 years old you may get turned away. I never even thought of such a thing previously.

@movingforwardLDTH

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeriWinkle33957 yes, some private campgrounds have this.

@calliejohnson7871

3 жыл бұрын

@@PeriWinkle33957 last year I was going to Florida and my RV is 19 years old. They have the 10 year rule and ask me to send, email, pictures of my RV.. They approved me, but my feelings were crying, alittle!

“Boondockers Welcome” is similar to harvest hosts except that it is individuals, rather than businesses, allowing you to camp overnight on their land.

I love going camping. I’ve been doing it my whole life, since my Parents took me, and my brother, when I was a young girl. I kind of miss the days when all you had was a map. Most of it was free, and you couldn’t even make reservations.

You guys are very helpful! Thank you! And thank you for not putting in all the fake “drama” the youngsters throw in!

@kristymichael

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you! We try to be a drama free zone! ;)

@LongLongHoneymoon

3 жыл бұрын

lol we get enough drama everywhere else ;-)

Thank you for a great overview of varied trip planning and campground tips. One additional tip, another benefit to a Good Sam's membership is that Flying J and Pilot stations give a 5 cent per gallon discount to Good Sam members.

I use rvparky and allstays pro primarily. I'll also pull up campendium sometimes to double check an area.

Great video. Someone left a banana holder in the break room where I work, free to a good home. All I could thing of was Loloho.

Walmart use to allow overnight parking in their lots however, it all depends on the store. Sometimes it’s a dicey option. Defiantly do your homework, ask the store, or call ahead.

Thank you guys for the video, very helpful. My wife and I, along with our 8 year old son have been converting our 40ft Bluebird bus for the last few years and I'll be working maintenance at Old Faithful Inn this season. Your generator videos have been very helpful for us and we can't wait to get on the road!

Still one of the best RV and travel channels out there. Thanks for the useful info. And doesn't hurt that you two are so entertaining and so just plain nice. Keep up the good work.

You two are the best… Always have been, always will be! 😁

@kristymichael

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you! :)

Thank you both for the transparency! I think you are right on! Thomyt

Very helpful, thanks. Of the apps you’ve mentioned I have only used RV Parky. Thanks for the great video.

Hi guys. Love the overview. Writing from Myrtle Beach SC, on our first trip this year. Always nice to watch “our Sunday favorite from a campsite. I must say, every outdoor video you produce makes me want a drone like yours. Amazing views and perspective of surrounding areas. Love your channel.

You didn't mention that you can book your reservation in the KOA app or website. That's one of its biggest advantages.

Really appreciate all your “suggestions”. Experience speaks and for that I am grateful for all the info you provide. Thank YOU both and may you continue to provide valuable information in your travels....... be safe!

With Good Sam you also get a discount on fuel at Flying J / Pilot.

@mr.mikeaz1

3 жыл бұрын

You can get the same discount on fuel with the flying J /Pilot app for free.

Don't worry, next year a lot of those new folks will move on. Predict great deals in slightly used equipment

@Yukonjackman1

3 жыл бұрын

So true its been a pain tho leaving garbage around and being rude.

@josephpattison6913

3 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting on my purchase. I think that it’s going to be easy pickings next year.

@hartsm76

3 жыл бұрын

🤞

@Erin-Thor

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! That’s the reason I’m waiting and looking at what ‘I would have bought’ so when I see one I can jump on it. 😁

@hoytoy100

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to get a gently used AS 2021 in a couple of years.

Helpful and another great video. Thanks guys. Spring is just around the corner.

If you're a planner RV Trip Wizard and Furkot are great options. I prefer RV Trip Wizard but have successfully used Furkot to plan some long trips.

I do all the planning for our trips (and our travel partners...they love letting ME do it). I still got a lot of good information out of the video and THANK YOU for another great video...hope to see you out on the road someday!!

Traveling alone creates obstacle for finding, reserving and paying for campsites as the driver-concierge barrels down the road. Need to get major hotel reservation systems into the finding, reserving and paying game!

We used Parkadvisor 👍 Worked great from Alaska to Mexico and back

Thanks for your pointing to more advance planning. Returning to the roads after 40 years of adulting. In the 80's my 66 Bronco made a lot of opportunities to free camp. The rules, the crowd, the electronics, and the 2wd van are all changes but I still go until I stop. Planning ahead is going to be a new skill set. Thanks for the course syllabus.

Crazy amazing ‘friends place’ in Florida! Thank you for all this helpful information

Great information guys, thank you! We are new to RVing, just bought a super c, and the most disappointing thing is the whole need to plan ahead. I'm not a planner, I'm an adventure, much to my wife's chagrin. This video gives me hope that we might be able to actually wander and find a place for the night in the last minute. Hoping that when covid gets under control a bunch of folks now RVing will be buying their tickets for their European vacations again.

Very helpful and informative video. We just planned a trip to NC for this spring and it took many of the resources you discussed. Well done! Take care.

The best part of Sunday night!

Love the videos. You guys are awesome! As i am still somewhat new to rving i will use these tips on which apps to use. Thank you.

Saved this episode. Glad you have enjoyed this experience for 15 years and taught us by sharing your travels. Thanks again!

Hi Sean, I took your tip and got the Garmin 890! We also got the spiral bound book you also showed for highways and interests. I am on a very big high right now....got my first shot of two for Covid. I am just delighted.

Great video full of great info...especially about the banana slicers. With spring approaching, these apps will definitely help the wife/boss out when it comes to planning our trips....lol. Keep up the good work and Loloho.

Another very informative and entertaining video! A suggestion for a future presentation: how do you camp around extreme weather situations while you are on the road? Being in a RV during a tornado warning would scare me to no end!

So agree with you about trying to find places to camp. I have been a member of Harvest Host for 8 yrs and last year was the first time I was unable to use them due to no space. I was even calling 3 to 4 days ahead and no luck. I also hate to make advance reservations. It really can take the fun out of "smelling the roses".

I appreciate the way you two put the content together, Excellent Job. I view your videos as often as I can with spotty internet.

Thank you for this information...we are vintage RVers but are nervous about the current lack of campsites...especially considering our size...41' + toad...here we go!

we are coming up one a year of full timing as always thanks for great info

Awesome resource for exploring the country in an RV!

Love the Mammoth Cave drone shot in reverse (you can see the car going backwards)! First time viewer! Great insights! Thank you!

Thanks for all the amazing information. Can't wait to hit the road this fall!

definitely huge help to have all these in 1 video

Love your videos! When looking for a campsite, Hipcamp is a great option. We’ve stayed at a half dozen different sites in California and have been very happy with the unique spots, with prices below KOA rates.

Thanks! that's great info for all us newbies!!

Thanks for putting this list together for those of us just starting out. It was helpful to see how some of these apps work and get a feel for how useful they would be to different needs. I hadn't heard of RV Parky, I like the local possibilities.

Very helpful information, thank you! I only have one camping season under my belt and would love to see a video about tips and tricks to traveling in inclement weather. Specifically, information about driving while pulling a travel trailer through wet and/or windy conditions. I live in an area of Wyoming where there is always (no exaggeration) wind or snow or both (even in the summer). It seems the weather across the country is getting stranger all the time, so I anticipate running in to more situations where driving/towing skills will come in handy. You two are the best! This is by far my favorite channel!

One update is that some of the apps have not taken into account of the closures at National Forests. We have especially run into this in Arizona.

Hello from Homewood, AL! We've been RVing for a couple of years now and yes, it's difficult to get reservations close to your desired date. I made reservations for NC in October a year ahead! Anyway, LLH was the first RV channel I found and is still one of my favorites! It was cool when I realized you were from the Bham area, when I saw your drone video over Costco in Hoover! Ya'll take care! BTW, those are some 'spensive mikes you got there in your "studio"!!

Harvest Hosts just added online reservations!

@TheSeanMichael

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Such a great informative video! Thanks so much for sharing!

This is a great video. We are taking our shake down trip this Friday (05 MAR) and are looking for new destinations for the remainder of the year. Thanks for all the great tips. In anticipation of our upcoming inaugural trip, I just re-watched your video titled "For Beginners: How to Make your 1st RV trip a success"! Loloho guys!

@LongLongHoneymoon

3 жыл бұрын

We wish you the best on your shakedown cruise. Our thoughts are with you!

Thank you for breaking this down. I have so many apps, overwhelming. Very helpful!!!

Absolutely love your channel. We are very new to RV living. Presently converting a 7x14ft. fibreglass concessions trailer to an RV. Should be done by mid November. Your channel has been very helpful.

Harvest Hosts is now starting to use a reservation system too.

This is and has been one of the quality KZread channels 👍👍👍👍👍

Great and timely video! Thanks for all you do!

+10 Some of my favorite NP campgrounds have gone to reservation only. Plan ahead six months ahead!!

We love your videos and are SO grateful! This is a lot of very helpful information. We bought our Bambi airstream as my dream in 11/19 and were greeted with our first year camping as 2020. Soooooo... it has been a different experience when the intention was to be quietly away from people and in nature. We love to boondock and have struggled to identify exactly where the BLM lands are. We have caught on to how the environment of camping at the National Parks has changed and how it works.... we are just very spontaneous people so it is a challenge to plan the spontaneous camping experiences. Thanks again for all the useful information, we are so much more successful and prepared because of you guys. Enjoy the day!

Love how you flew the drone in Alabama Mountains... Very clever! Ram

Thank You Sean and Christy! This video was very helpful!!

@LongLongHoneymoon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great job again guys - We will be hitting the road in a super C in about 2 years and one of our worries has been how to plan and where are safe, beautiful spots - Thanks!

great video guys love your channel. the apps will be a big help. thanks so much. ..

Wow, so much information that I’ll need when I get started 😎. Thanks for sharing, I’m still trying to decide on a van, class C , or pulling a small trailer ! Safe travels you two .

Awesome! Lots of great information. Thank you so much.

What a great video, we took our Airstream out for the full month of August and were frustrated by the amount of people that all of a sudden went camping !! Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, then back to our home in Arizona. Maybe this year will be more enjoyable...

Thanks for including us!

This has instantly become my new all time favorite! My little camper just had a cameo in a Loloho video - So exciting! Only for a second or two, in the background behind your friends' class C arrival at Gros Ventre. I am sure it will boost its resale value :) (but I'm not selling it). It was so nice to spend the week near you guys in GTNP last fall!

@LongLongHoneymoon

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that is awesome!

You’ve created a great resource. Thanks!!!

Great video! I can understand the thrill of winging it but if I were traveling a great distance I would need to know ahead of time where I am staying at night.

We've been RVing for over 25 years now and always plan ahead. A must with a 40 foot fiver. Our Big Bend trip in May is already reserved; the Colorado trip in June likewise, and the fall trip to Colorado is too. Others we do on shorter notice but with that rig reservations are a must. We are Good Sam and KOA members but the key to hassle free travel is research, Google Earth, and planning!

@TheLakingc

3 жыл бұрын

Do you wish you had gone smaller? We are getting ready to go full time as soon as we sell our home. I am terrified to drive one so long. With the 25 ft, we can stay anywhere. As much as i have so fallen in love with the 372RK , i wonder if it is a mistake. We love to craft sp have a room.full of lots of different materials. We have 3 pieces of furniture we don't want to give up, that would fit better in the 25 ft than the 40+ ft. I suppose bulk bags of grains and beans, canned food plus books weighs a lot. A 25 ft trailer was not built for that kind of weight i imagine. I added a lot of groceries our last trip, and i noticed it for the first time. We ended up being gone an extra week due to an unexpected snow storm so we could not get home! I was very grateful for the extra groceries. But we are still robbing the cupboards. I forgot we already had plenty in there. Ha!

@jayward4600

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheLakingc No we like the 40 footer. Went from popup to 30 foot 5th wheel, to 32 foot to our 40 after retirement. We like the room and all he storage, though we only put 750 pounds of gear in and are still 2000 lbs under GVWR. Still, we must plan carefully for that sized trailer and do plenty of research on parks, sites, etc. We do usually stay in the same places on our longer trips and have favorite sites. We mostly do full hookups because we did primitive in tents for years. Finding the right RV is a time consuming process and you'll have a list of likes and don't likes by the time you get to #2 or 3. Handling 40 feet is easy--if you've done smaller first. Good traveling!

So many good tips in one video, thanks see ya out there

Great video. Up to date information on the new apps. I've been living in my coach for several months as we work on selling the house. But as soon as that happens, it's time to go. Thanks for the current information!

Hi, nice video. I shared your video with my son who is new to rving. You missed boondockers welcome where people offer camping space to travelers. We spent a week with a fellow in Yuma. He even took us off roading in his jeep one day. In Ocala Florida we stayed a night on a hay farm along a beautiful pond. Along with Harvest Host, those travel days can be ones you look forward to instead of dread. Thanks for the nice work

You guys are Amazing 🤩 Thanks for making this video. This is how I just found your channel. Im a single dude with a dog starting my 40’s off camping/traveling every chance I get

Anyone coming to Canada I have a beautiful private river valley to Boondock out in..and I grew up in Canmore Alberta so excellent tour guide of the rocky mountains🇨🇦 I really enjoyed looking at the all stays catalogue.

This was a terrific episode, very helpful as a how to…

Those are some nice ribbon microphones you folks use.

Great information see ya on the road .

Thanks. Good info

Great video that lays out planning travel... you guys are awesome!

Lovin these videos!

You two are awesome! Love that deadly attack chihuahua!

Good consolidation of info. Thanks. Travel safe.

Thanks so much great information simply explaining and crossing lots of ground in one spot. And very ture I have use 90% of the ones they said. Thanks

I wouldn't be surprised if y'all make it to a late night talk show. 😎

Mama Gerties in North Carolina by Asheville is incredible

Love this video! Thanks and Happy Trails 🚗💨

Added RV parky to my arsenal, thanks! I’ve found a couple very unique camping spots with HipCamp, but some of the landowners are charging $40-$60 a night for their spot in the woods with no hookups which is a little much for me. People are paying it though, so I guess the market supports their pricing. Anyway, I hope you guys have a chance to check out some HipCamp locations and do a video to let us know what you think of the experience. Keep the videos coming :-)

As usual... good stuff, folks! Always...excellent content!!

Boonedocks welcome and military bases for veterans are available

Thank You for your suggestions.😄

Thanks for the information, great help.

Great information - We really like your style. Who runs the drone when you both are in the shot?

I work as a BLM Park Ranger in the summer, I check Campendium on a regular basis to see if our sites are showing up. When they do, I know that I have to increase monitoring because visitor usage will increase exponentially. I saw one site go from 1 or 2 people a month to nightly use and as many as 10 campers.

You guys crack me up I love your channel👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾