Sierra's joyful reactions to new experiences is so endearing.....easy to understand why Billy loves her wonderful personality.

You have the concept of downshifting and using engine as a brake exactly right. With lower weight applications like you have, engine brakes are not required! Great video!

Full time Wyomingite we have many hidden gems for outdoor experiences!

"Jake Braking" using the engine compression to slow you down by downshifting. VERY helpful on downhill gradients as you pointed out, long downhills with extensive braking can overheat and glaze your pads making them inefficient. Lots of small towns have "No Jake Brake" signs at city limits cause it cn cause backrapping (popping) out a big diesel exhaust.

Yes, downshifting is very important to save your breaks. Much better to downshift going downhill.

@livewithnick

2 жыл бұрын

*brakes

Billy, your comment about using a lower gear to save your brakes is absolutely correct. It does put more stress on the engine and less on braking components. But, the engine can take that sort of stress, especially in a lower gear. So, no worries!!! Keep on trucking 🚚!!!

Thanks for letting me live vicarious thru you. I used to travel around the country driving a tractor trailer. But I'm not able to do it anymore, but you two really have a great way of taking us along. Thanks and love ya both.

I know this isn't real time, but man I hope you make it to Utah. The real beauty of Southern Utah is spectacular. ZIONS, MOAB, BRYCE CANYON, ARCHES.

My wife and I did a road trip in 2020 after COVID changed out plans. Loaded the truck with tent and gear and hit the road. Amazing how many free camping sites there are once you get out of the south east!! We traveled from Atlanta up to Iowa, across South Dakota and into Wyoming. Yellowstone and Tetons blew my mind. Wyoming became our favorite state as well. Cheers!

As someone who was practically raised in the mountains, it's so adorable seeing their reactions to the tunnels. 😂

Y'all went right by my parent's house just up the hill from Sundance. Great videos. Keep them coming.

So wonderful to see your reactions to the changing climate, environment and topography! You're right Billy, if all you have to worry about is picking an awesome campsite or putting in extra miles then things aren't too bad. Enjoy your youth. Great vlog guys.

Having been to a lot of the same country you covered in this installment of Terra Tula, I’m going to say this is my favorite episode of all your videos. It was magic again, to watch you guys experiencing what my wife and I saw many years ago. It’s an amazing part of our country. Cheers! Whipple

Another great video. We love the ability with our small footprint 4x4 truck camper to take us those extra few miles well into the backcountry away from the crowd AND drive/park in an busy urban area AND live comfortably with most of the comforts home.

so I travelled from mobile alabama on my harley to Yellowstone park and beyond last year! on the way home I rode through big horn in august and it was amazing! reaching the peaks with 63 dg temps in id aug is crazy!

i just took my 99 24v to colorado with my rooftop tent ....i just clicked the OD off button when going down some of the larger hills and then sometimes even put her in second coming outta winter park on the switch backs. she handled like a champ!

It has really been fun watching the excitement on both of your faces on this new adventure you have been on in the camper. Hope your Christmas was good and yes Billy it's always yes dear, it just makes life easier lol. Take care guys and Happy New Year to you.

@jaywelch9125

2 жыл бұрын

I been living out motorhome since 69 in 28 ft called dodge b210 no no Winnebagos or anything like that you had to go to Dodge dealership to get parts for anything there was no Camping World yes you had to roff it 4 more motorhome to this day

Jetty probably loves the trip everywhere she goes fresh good water to drink

Watching your discovery is amazing. I have lived and traveled out here in the west my whole life and still get awestruck at some of its beauty.

So glad you got to see those mountains! Thanks for taking us along

Looks like fun you guys, love your set up!

Angels Landing, Zion National Park is a must guys. Best hike in the country. You wont be disappointed. And while your there do the Narrows, Spectacular.

Great video as always, loved the Astro video both were very cool. Well done. Thanks for the ride on your cool adventure!

Great video as always!! Thanks!

Billy, what you say doesn't matter, it's what Sierra hears that matters. Just get used to it, it will make your life easier. Those tunnels aren't too bad you can see the other end of both of them. Wait until you get to the Eisenhower tunnel around Leadville.

Cool episode! Be safe Tula crew! Have fun!! 👍👍👊👊

Beautiful country - thank you for bringing us along

While you might not be a professional trucker, you do have a very real sense of practical logic. You are right with your deductions about reduction of friction on the brakes and overheating the disks from over use... Great decision process...

Thank you for sharing your adventures. I luv to see the excitement from both of you experiencing your new places you come across. Like you I have not been to those states and would luv to some day. Keep up the great work !! Happy holidays and safe travels !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Very nice to see you driving through the part of the country that I live in. Your video work is VERY good! Thanks...

There's no snow so I imagine this video isn't "caught up", but if you're still in Wyoming, I recommend the hot springs in Thermopolis- a shortish jog off the path to Cody - pretty stunning. Also, don't miss going through GreyBull on your way to Cody, gateway to Yellowstone, stop by Hawkins & Powers. They are an aerial firefighting contractor and have an amazing graveyard of old military and civilian use aircraft. It's where the C-119 "Boxcar" airplane is based. It's the plane used in Flight of the Phoenix remake, the one with Dennis Quaid (my hubby was on that crew - flying). They flew the Boxcar to Africa and back from Greybull, Wy. The field is absolutely mind boggling and quite a historical picture of aviation.

You two are awesome! I hope y'all had a great Christmas.

The mountains and shear cliffs are crazy! Amazing video!

Awesome...killer moon shots! Thank you. Luv you guys

Sierra, your reaction to seeing the mountains was similar to mine when I saw saguros for the first time. Prior to that experience I had only seen them in cartoons. Thank you for sharing your adventures. My bucketlist keeps getting longer and longer!

I've been right where you guys are I believe even the same roads and side stops many years ago, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

I use engine braking not only for down hill, I use it when slowing down for lights, stop signs etc. Just ease off the gas a little earlier and shift gears down early and just a slight hold on the brakes so the brake lights are engaged. My brake calipers and discs last soooo much longer and remain in optimal working conditions for much longer.

Awesome Video, Merry Christmas Guys

Awesome adventure guys thanks for sharing

WOW, what a gorgeous view from the top.

Awesome stuff !! Definitely on my bucket list very cool video

Great video and adventure! Y’all have a great holiday!

Nice episode guy's, thanks for sharing. Merry belated Christmas 🎄👍🏼👍🏼💕🐾 Go Jetty girl

Being from south Alabama, Im with you on Wyoming being one of my favs as well, especially the west side. Love the mountains and never get tired of the views. I always stay in wow mode while out there. Cant wait to go back but for now Im riding with you guys. Thanks for sharing.

@formernavyspook

2 жыл бұрын

No having to watch out for 'gators.

The music at the end of the video was heavenly. I love the dobro melody.

I love the taste of the water in Wyoming! Merry Christmas kid!

Awesome moon. Beautiful!!

You are absolutely correct Billy. Definitely do downhills in a lower gear and use engine braking to help maintain your speed. It gets critically important in the mountains with steep grades….

You kids have been viewing the world from sea level. Good to see you having a few Vistas! Travel on.

Just found your vlog and have been enjoying the vids of your trek out West. I lived in Colorado (I'm back in Mass. now) and spent some wonderful trips in and around there and visiting NPs from the Grand Canyon up to Glacier. (Did the horse back ride in the Tetons with my 11 y/o grandson). I totally get your exuberance and joy of being out there. Keep doing what your doing and doing it the way you are. It's good, if you have the time, to see the 'tourist' sights in the parks but getting away from the crowds to be more in tune with nature is the best way to enjoy it. Don't know if you have been or plan to go to Glacier NP but it us so worth it. Had my closest bear encounter there. I have so much more I want to say and share with you but know that's unrealistic. Keep enjoying life to the fullest. BTW: I'm 75 years old, still biking, skiing etc and have been in all 50 states, 3 Mexican states, 5 Canadian provinces/territorys, 6 European countries (3 while hiking around in the Alps) and Australia. Don't plan on stopping any time soon. 😘

we so enjoy your Journey

One of your best 👍👍👍

Sierra you're so cute about seeing the mountains for the first time in person. I can't wait to see how you react to the Rocky Mountains😊🥰 Hope you both had a great Christmas, did you make it back home with either family?

@Tulasendlesssummer

2 жыл бұрын

We had both of our families together this year in Florida and it was very very special! We hope you had a great holiday! ❤️🎄

Another awesome video!!!

So glad to see you get off the Interstate and see the country by back roads. Leaving a car in gear while going down hill is just "engine braking". It does relieve the load on the wheel brakes but you have to remember that you need to learn what is hard on the transmission so that you don't damage it as well. It is a LOT more expensive to repair than your brake pads. But never coast down a long hill with your transmission in neutral. You need to have a heavy vehicle under control at all times. You have a lot of beautiful sights ahead of you and you won't be sorry to visit any of it. If you go into Yellowstone, try to exit out the north entrance. It is unique scenery!

Oh to be young and on an adventure and seeing new things!

thanks for the adventure

Driving on mountain roads always gives me great feeling either going slow to enjoy the scenery or fast blasting through corners, the later not being recommended with the rig you are driving. Going downhill, always use engine break as much as possible. It works better with a diesel engine - high compression- and manual gearbox - no slip from the torque converter. Brake fade is not something you want to experience. The break pedal can get so mushy that there is no breaking at all. You are suddenly becoming the hero of an action movie trying to slow down the escape car that was sabotaged by the villain! I have been looking at touring the USA in an off road camper van for a long while and your videos makes it even more tempting. Thanks a lot! Cheers from Singapore.

Beautiful!

“Just a girl from the flattest state…” lol I moved to Montana from Florida almost four years ago. Live close to Yellowstone and still feel like there’s so much I haven’t yet seen in Montana and the surrounding states.

Very scenic.

Billy you are exactly correct about using the motor to help you save your breaks!

Amazing scenery

Merry Christmas!

Wonderful adventures

Great video of you three! 🍻🇺🇲

Have a Great New Year.

Happy new year 🎊 👊👊💥

Wide open spaces of Wyoming luv it!

Your reactions are priceless. 🥂

Your sense of adventure is just so infectious and your commentary is hilarious, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas ! Did ye tie the knot yet or was your Christmas trip to Florida just a getogether with your respective families ? Stay Safe & Fair Winds from Ireland !!

We can't wait until your PNW episodes and you share the beauty of our backyard! Wyoming is beautiful and the female cows rarely run you over. LOL Cheers!

General rule of thumb is that the gear you would use to go up the hill is the gear you should use to go down the hill with heavy vehicles

Billy!! You are correct about using your transmission to slow down going down hills. Use the column shifter just like a standard transmission. Downshift on steeper declines, help save your brakes. I tow a travel trailer, your basically doing the same but your weight is riding with you, in effect like a motor home. Just down shift on the big down hills. When in 4x4 you can use 4low and it will really slow you down. Good luck! Awesome travels and adventures! Have fun while your young. Happy trails……

Down shifting is the term you are looking for. Makes for easier driving.

@Zgriffinable

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I downshift in mountains to control speed and save breaks. I figure the engine can take a lot of high rpms (not in red zone ever) for days while the brakes are much weaker. Go for it. The sign of brakes getting too hot? I don't know,.,never been there, of course if they smoke, you've gone too far. Then I'd get them looked at for safety.

Greetings from Russia. Accidentally stumbled upon your channel. Your videos are interesting. We love to travel by car with tents. Subscribed to your channel. I will wait for new videos. Good luck on your travels.

This was a nice video.

Yes Billy, regards driving a heavily laden truck downhill the general rule of thumb is to descend with the truck locked in the same gear you would use to ascend or climb the hill. Then just use the brakes to stop the engine from over-revving and to control your speed. Means you will be driving a lot slower but you'll have more control, it's much easier on your brakes, reduces the risk of brake fade and makes it easier to stop if things do go wrong.

Thanks for sharing

Always take your time

Getting there is half the fun. It is the journey, not the destination. When it comes to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, the secret is all the places surrounding the park where most tourists don't go.

Its looks really cool there. Can't wait until I see y'all on the water again. And I no y'all are dying for it. Wedding coming soon!

Yes ur right & when it's real ruff u can put it in low 4x4 & just creep along & ur 4 high is of corse if ur going any speed but yes u have the right idea good luck & god bless

It does look beautiful

Chill, take your time to enjoy each spot while you have the time.......

Merry Christmas Everyone. Happy New Year and A Very Prosperous Year, Health and Happiness........🍺🍺🍺🍺✌️✌️

Thank You for this week's video. Can't wait to see the New Boat! ( when you ever get it) I would like to wish ya'll a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🥂 Hope to get a update on when you may get the New Boat🚢. And if seawind is still building boats. Three years is a Long Time to wait. Ok untill next time, Aloha from the Big Island🏝 of Hawaii. 🏞🍹

merry CHRISTmas , have fun an ENJOY !

When I first traveled out west and went through Wyoming it was one of my favorite states as well. I think Cheyenne is one of my favorite towns out that way. And I’ve been in Casper when the temperatures went below zero definite temperature extremes

Great video really like seeing all beautiful senery and mountains. Going through all the tunnels. Cool thing to do is to honk your horn when going through. We always do that when we are visiting the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Merry Christmas from Jason and Sharon Athens Alabama!!Roll Tide!!

@jeffrobdine

2 жыл бұрын

Go Bearcats!

Thanks for the video ...sweet views ! Not sure where you guys are now but it's snowing heaps in the high country where I'm at . Get your tire chains ready and snow ❄️ skis 🎿⛷️ ....

you kids are just Living Life Enjoy while you're young!!

Great video! What an adventure (although I still say… There’s no place like JUPITER 😁)!

Havin some good fun ! great to see ...~ Peace~

Yes, a lower gear will save your brakes. It not only makes ur brakes last longer. But if you ride your brakes going down a hill it will cause them to heat up, potentially causing brake failure... Don't want that going down hill.

Sierra you look, and are so much more comfortable in front of the camera it's a delight to see you so comfortable and not making funny faces anymore. I don't mean this to criticize I'm just making an observation of you. And it is so delightful to see, wishing the both of you the best of everything always. And I really do hope to meet both of you at one point in time I'm not sure where or when, but I do believe it will be upon the sea. I really have enjoyed years of your experiences together and I'm looking forward to everything to come especially with your new vessel wow I can't wait to see your excitement with a new experiences you'll shal have.

Hill desent controller , that is what I have on my Chevy Colorado , uses transmission to control down hill speed

Your right about the lower gere

You can always use the runaway truck ramps. They look like loads of fun.

Looks like y'all had a wonderful journey. Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Be careful out in the wild areas, no sharks out there but there is wolves, bears and cougars...y'all be careful.