RVing is a lot of work, especially if you go on multiple weekend trips each month. Here is what we do to simplify the transfer process and make it more efficient: 1) Strategic Storage Containers: Invest in storage containers that fit perfectly into the pantries and cupboards in both your house and RV. Instead of moving items from pantries, cupboards, and refrigerators into bags and then back again, you can just transfer the storage containers. This requires some planning-understanding what items go where and selecting the right size containers. We also place our non-refrigerated storage containers on shelves in our walk-in pantry, saving a lot of time. 2) Second Refrigerator: We bought a second refrigerator (a nice side-by-side from Facebook Marketplace) for our garage. We keep our RV containers and all our extra bottled water, beer, and soda in this second refrigerator. This allows us to transfer our refrigerator containers directly to the garage rather than inside the house. 3) Special Wagon Cart: We designed and built a special 4-wheel wagon cart made specifically for our storage containers. It also has hooks for hanging backpacks, sports bags, and grocery bags. Imagine a combination of a wagon, cubbies, and a hotel cart. It holds all the containers, so we can just wheel it to the back door. She transfers the containers from inside the house onto the cart, and I load the items from the garage refrigerator onto it. This saves a significant amount of time, allowing us to make everything in one trip. 4) Washer in the RV: We installed a washer in our RV and do a 2 to 3 small loads of laundry each day, which we hang to dry. This means we can pack less clothing. Our philosophy for cleaning and laundry is to do a little each time, reducing the workload and minimizing the amount of transferring needed between the RV and the house. We want to spend more time on what we enjoy and less on what we don't. 5) Organized SUV Loading: For all the items we put in the back of the SUV (maybe things like you put in your pick-up), we store them on the wall and floor near the garage door. Everything has a place. We pull the SUV out until the back hatch is right next to the items on the wall and floor, making it easy to load and unload. We are very organized, some might even say OCD. I worked for Honda in manufacturing engineer, where I learned about the Lean philosophy, including the 5S process. Almost everyday my job was about reducing waste and maximizing every human & equipment movement and saving every second of time.........constantly becoming more and more efficient. I now practice this in my everyday life......less time and effort on what I don't like doing and more time and effort on what I love doing! May one or two these ideas will bring value to you or at the least stimulate ideas of your own!

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@JJBK-qo5mm Thank you, of course these ideas will certainly bring value and help to us or anyone reading! All great ideas! Some we already do (in a similar way) but some are great new ideas to consider! Thanks for all the insight and suggestions!

@melissadonnelly3927

7 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing, such great information!

You will not be disappointed with a trip to the western coast of Michigan. We went up through Grand Havevn, Ludington, Traverse City, and Mackinaw. It’s one of the best trips we’ve ever had.

$150.00 per night and I bring my rv.....we live in different worlds. Our kids are adults now, but it was more work when they went, but they had to help too. As we get older, we bring less junk. Simpler is better, and easier. But, to each their own.

We leave almost every thing in our motor home just take the dirty clothes and trash and recycling out. I leave the air on 90 and the fridge is on always with food in it. But we have a 40’ carport in side yard no hoa so that makes a difference.

@ronaldhall2489

10 күн бұрын

I myself would live in that trailer.

We felt the same way, so when the youngest graduated, we bought a fifo wheel to live in full time. Now, we just take our home wherever we go. We don’t ever have to worry about forgetting to pack something. We both still work full time , but still enjoy the freedom.

Be grateful for the kindly friends that walk along your way, Be grateful for the skies of blue that smile from day to day, Be grateful for the health you own, the work you find to do, For round about you there are men less fortunate than you.

I do t know area you are in, but when we were teenagers for 2 years in a row we had a seasonal campsite in a private campground near an historic town about 1.5 hour drive from home (shoot with traffic sometimes that was my work commute). Bottom line - we had a blast. Us teens got to know other kids whose families were doing the same thing. Sometimes one of my parents would take 3 day weekends and the other would drive up - no packing and unpacking except food of course and clothes and sometimes fresh sheets once in a while, etc. Those were wonderful memories and my parents would tell you worth every penny. You may not have a jet ski to show for the money - but you and your kids will make memories galore!

RV’ing…a labor of love. We can 100% relate to your frustrations! We don’t miss our SeaDoo one bit. It was fun while we had it, just got over it. Thanks for the great videos, from Cleveland, TN :-) (And, for the record,Folly Beach is kind of its own thing! Look @ James Isl. County Park camping, which is close to Folly Beach. One of our favorite spots)

You are right..camping is hard work. Especially the maintenance to the camper to keep it in good working order. We are lucky enough to park our camper at our house, so that makes the loading/unloading easier. In fact, we are headed to Tybee Island tomorrow of the week. And we upgraded from a TT to a Alliance Avenue 5th wheel since the kids left for college/marriage, but it's still big enough for up to 4 and maybe 5 for a night or two. We camp so that we don't have to stay in hotels, we get sleep in our own sheets, have our own kitchen food, and can take our dog anywhere. So, thanks for sharing.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kevincameron8437 yes!! Love having our own hotel on wheels!

I know exactly what you guys are feeling!! Thanks for the video...

Thanks for sharing - could totally relate! We are weekend warriors and it does get exhausting, especially when you have to store RV elsewhere. Best and safe travels always ❤

Love your laid back attitude. Very calming.

Omg I'm so glad I saw your video. I honestly thought I was the only one that got tired sometimes. We used to travel in our RV but now how a seasonal. I love it but it does get tiring going from RV to home cleaning both, stocking both etc. The comments have given me some great ideas about storage and making things easier and so has your video. I just subscribed to your channel and will be watching more videos.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

7 күн бұрын

@@TheTinytoon36 That’s so great to hear! Glad you can relate and it was helpful! Glad to have ya join us!

Thanks for always keeping it real! Here’s to better trips ahead!

I only empty fridge and freezer. Non perishables that aren’t opened stay in. I unpack everything at the end of the season. I also wash the linens then pack them back in for the next trip

Our 5th wheel is a 2023 Rockwood Signature 2893BS but the new ones like ours is a 361RL! We love Rockwood products! We keep camping clothes and camping items in there all year long (except to wash and then they go back in the camper right away for next time) Food items are always removed after camping.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

Күн бұрын

@@Mikebethwood We really like the Rockwoods too! Seem like nice campers!

oh my. I am a bag addict...those Meier bags are now on my radar. Once we get started traveling, Meier's will be a destination, LOL! I love my foldable beach cart to transport our stuff to and from the house, makes it a little better! Thanks for the video !

Love love my Grand Design Reflection 150 295RL ❤️❤️ This was our first RV purchase and have had no issues. We have been to Tennessee, California, Arizona and Colorado. We are not full timers, we just take it on vacations and weekend trips. Part of the experience is the traveling. The fun part for us is visiting different Harvest Host along the way. Love watching you guys! -Selma, Texas

We bought a 2024 Flagstaff Classic 376RK. I don't think the floor plan we got would be a good choice for yall with the kids. But we absolutely LOVE all the space we have! It is just me, my husband, & our 2 dogs.

This is one of my favorite video's. It could have been us when we got home this past week. Our last two camping trips have not been what we were looking for. The heat [ we were in Pigeon Forge and Townsend ] and humidity was over whelming to us. We spent most of the time in the camper watching tv. We had kids running through our campsite at Little Arrow which drove me crazy since we don't have kids. Koda our dog is shedding bad, and hair was all over everything in the camper. When we got home, I told my wife I was going to sell the camper and my truck. Yesterday we went and looked at class A gas rv's LOL

New subscriber here! I really like how you guys presented the Highs & Lows that come with The RV life. Thanks!

Less is best. I have been camping for 20 years. I found I was bring way too much food and clothes on most trips I now pre plan menus and we bring 3 sets of clothes for 5 to 7 days

We were just at Four Corners this week and I totally agree about the goose poop! It was awful. We were in a lakefront spot and you couldn’t walk without watching every step! We had planned to spend a lot of time in Nashville anyway so it was ok. We went from a TT to a Jayco fifth wheel earlier this year and we love it! Totally agree about Grand Design. Not only flex issues but we found out they have plumbing issues when we were researching fifth wheels. Love your channel. Don’t quit!

love you guys!!

Wow, hate to hear about the crappy trip. We know how that is! And the unpacking. We hated unpacking when we had our TT. We full time now, in our Jayco North Point 5th, but travel only from time to time. Love y’all’s channel, and took y’all’s recommendations about Hilton head RV resort and we’ll be going there in August for the first time. Hope your next trip is much better. Happy camping!

If you are looking to upgrade to a 5th wheel, I did that also. I had a Forest River toy hauler and went to a Keystone Cougar. We really enjoyed it much better than the toy hauler. My wife has some trouble getting around and the trips to the shower house was an issue. The new camper has a large bathroom and shower so no more trips to the shower house. Love the layout and lots of room for friends that camp with us even though they have their camper we hang out at our camper because of all the room we have. It’s only a 36 ft but we enjoy it. Have fun looking around for something new! There are some nice ones out there.

We use ours for vacation. We love it. We do some long weekends, but not every weekend. Mostly vacation home for us, not a "camping thing”

@OurNextAdventurejvh

8 күн бұрын

@@kimberlyholland8864 We like it for that reason too. Do you have a smaller TT for your hotel on wheels? Just curious what kind of rig you have for mostly using it as a vacation home. Maybe it’s the “camping” part that I’m so sick of! lol Maybe I truly do just want to vacation in it and I should just stick to those kind of trips! 😎🌴☀️

@kimberlyholland8864

13 сағат бұрын

​@@OurNextAdventurejvhwe have a Fleetwood Bounder. We take our home with us on vacation. It is great to travel in for that reason. I couldn't imagine doing the "camping thing" unless it is permanently at a campground. Sometimes for a small get away we go to a closeby campground for a 4 day mini trip, but mostly vacation.

We are retired and went full time (for a couple year) in a Brinkley. We are happy campers😊

I don't blame you! It's alot planning for it all & getting those motorhomes ready. Then a big disappointment. Then all the fun unloading & cleaning up when you get back home. I hear ya!

I understand. We did the same for a while and it does get tiring. And it’s not just the loading and unloading, it’s the laundry, cleaning and organizing everything that gets carried back and forth from the camper. Hope it turns out to be like childbirth so that when the frustration of a disappointing trip has passed you’ll jump back in and have a great time.

We are staying in the west loop and the geese are not coming in here near as bad as they are in the east. There are lots there again this morning. We really enjoy your channel and love being able to see neat places to go visit. We are from Kentucky also. I just booked a spot for a week at Tropical Hideaway in Gulf Shores after seeing it on your video. Have a good one and we will be watching for more videos!!

Somewhere cool to go, the mountains of West Virginia, I recommend Fayetteville, WV, Rifrafters Campground and enjoy any of the rafting trips by any of the raft companies. As for a 5th wheel, my wife and I are huge fans of the KZ Durango Gold 382MBQ, the porch, not toy hauler, and the small bunk room/office. We are looking that one very intently for purchase!! Have fun, stay safe!!!

I commend you for the RV life. Going on a 3 day RV trip ? 1 day to prep the RV. Travel time and set up. Enjoy 3 days at site. Breakdown and travel. 1 day to clean up RV. That 3 days of fun turns into an additional 2 days of prep and clean up. Not for everyone with a 9 to 5 . Glad you can make it work. Had some of the best times of my life as a teenager camping in an RV with my best friend and family. Keep digging !!!!!

We’ve had really good luck so far with our Jayco Eagle fifth wheel. Good luck with your search!

Hi guys, we will start part time RV’ing next year possibly February in hopefully our new Class B Plus 25 footer with large slide! I sincerely hope our times are mostly great & not being way too much work!!! I think you two are way cute & I hope you guys do go away for your anniversary without family!!!!! Just enjoy yourselves & have some beers or cocktails!!!!!

@OurNextAdventurejvh

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s more fun than it is trouble, but the reality is there are times when it gets exhausting. We know you’re gonna love it! We’ve been part-timing since 2012! So if that says anything about the fun outweighing the work.. you’ll love it. Thanks for the kind words.

Haha, just watched your video about downsizing. Ironically, we sold our 40’ Beaver diesel pusher today. The way we’re feeling, a travel trailer is in our future. Prior to the diesel pusher, we had a DRV fifth wheel. They are notorious for being heavy. Our F-450 pulled it easily. But the reason they are heavy is that they are built with quality and I believe they are the finest fifth wheels built. Also we live in Banner Elk, NC. Our altitude is 3,800 feet. So a warm day is mid 80’s and 50’s or 60’s at night. So come see us sometime! Blessings

Great informative video 😂 thanks 🙏. The point of the video is that - the rv park was disappointing because their amenities were not available and you over packed for the trip 😂😂😂😂.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@edmalts Yes, precisely. Which can add up to why all this is exhausting and makes ya not wanna do it at all sometimes.

New subscriber here and based on your video about Hilton Head National RV resort we are taking a 4 night stay there this Thursday. We just sold the truck and Grand Design Fifth wheel and went to. ClassA Holliday Rambler so we could do longer trips. We are located in North Florida right now and really want to go back To Bar Harbor Maine for RVing hence the class A, If you haven’t done it, it really is a must do. Most beautiful place in the world. Btw, lived in Nashville Area for 8 years on a job transfer. Retired and came back to Florida. Wishing we had stayed, might sell everything and go back to where there is country still. Really enjoy your videos. Sold our jet ski due to non use.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@moudt6811 That’s awesome! Glad to have ya join the party! We sure do miss our HR!!! Doing another video next week on some regrets going to the TT lol Hope you love Hilton Head! They sure do get a ton of business from our video! lol maybe one day they’ll offer us a free stay. 😜 But they don’t respond to our requests about creator content 🤷🏻‍♀️ Too many KZreadrs giving away free advertising, so why would they offer any incentives? lol We’ll still share the good places with our audience though. Thats what good RVers do, right? Share good and helpful info so we can all have the best time possible 😎🌴☀️ cheers! And safe travels!

I have a Brinkley G3500. It an awesome rig. Look at the options on them that come standard. We really like ours. Not cheap by any means but for what you get it's worth it in my opinion.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

The Brinkleys are pretty!

@Kevin-pj7rl

10 күн бұрын

The 3610 model also gives the kids their own separate space/room in the middle of the trailer. That is my favorite layout they have.

@timhartman727

9 күн бұрын

We’ve been full timers in a Brinkley Z3100 for a year and love it. Best customer service in the industry.

Come to beautiful Colorful Colorado. The mtns are cool snd the beauty is awesome!

Yes, I agree that it is a lot of work. We are also “Weekend Warriors” as my husband and I still both work full-time. We had our first encounter with cicadas a few months ago. They were everywhere! Our travel trailer and truck were covered with them. You couldn’t sit outside either. It was a very disappointing trip. I despise summer camping because there are too many critters. Love winter camping-no critters. P.S. we have also had the geese poop experience as well. We aren’t gonna stop camping though-it’s experiences over things. In this case, things are the critters. 😊

Too funny! 😂 We just got home from four days. We are whooped. We had a great HH stay at a Blueberry farm and then Dayton KOA. There must be something you miss about the motorhome? We went from a TT to Class C and love keeping it packed up. If I was looking at 5th Wheel… Alliance would be my go to - Customer Service stands out. 👍

We have a grand design fifth when 2022 31 MB reflection. We caught it new and lived in the camper off and on for about a year now and have zero issues with this camper. Not all grand design camper are having issues with frame flex. I’m sorry your turned off on grand design. Look at them you might like this brand, we sure do. Thanks for the videos. We will keep watching no matter what yall get.

I know what you mean…. I feel the same when we get back from camping It’s a lot of work packing it and unpacking. It’s a lifestyle though. Yes, We are part timers too, but we camped out since our boys were little, paused for a while cause they were too busy in sports and school…Now they’re adults. So now we take our grandkids. They love it. And I I want to teach them everything I know regarding camping 101 plus backpacking etc… We upgraded to a 30 foot tt. I love it. But when we get over our tiredness after camping, I start planning the next trip. Lol. Yes, it’s so worth it. It’s in our blood. We’ve been doing it for years. Resting after camping is the best. Memories last a lifetime.

Our family has a Keystone Cougar 368mbi, which has a mid-bunk with a loft above. We really like this layout in a fifth wheel.

Destination A to Z is a good resource to see what manufacturers have been doing regarding recalls.

Owned a houseboat on the water for 30 years.. we bought a few jet skis but to be honest they really were not worth the cost. They stayed parked most of the time and the upkeep was crazy. Always having to work on them. JMO

Traverse City was a great place we enjoyed the Salmon run. Boones Steak house was very good but that was 20 years ago.

I hear you about the Canadian Geese. I’ve been to two Provincial Parks so far and so much goose poop. Apparently, the next campground I booked will be the same. 😢 💩 Yes, I’m Canadian. Happy to share our geese with you. 🤷‍♀️ Love your videos, don’t stop camping! Cheers

We have been researching fifth wheels for full time for two years Currently own a 32’ Class as a part time rig. Our research keeps bringing up back to Keystone Montana 3901 RK and Riverstone. One of our check boxes requires elevated rear deck to allow for rear below deck storage. The 3901 RK has that plus awesome floor plan. Riverstone has nice options as well. Brinkley and Jayco Pinnacle have great build quality, fit and finish but not a floor plan we liked.

We have a SportTrek 272VRK exactly like yours. I love love love it! I think it is the perfect size for just my husband and me. Hubby was concerned about the lack of outside storage too. I just remind him to keep it simple and not think we have to take everything we own. We just got it 2 months ago and have taken it out for 2 weekends. I still have lots of indoor storage available yet to fill up. Our outside pass through is only about 1/2 full. I do empty the fridge and bring in the dirty laundry when we get home but I keep the meals simple and only pack the basics. I leave the non-perishables out there for the next time. I am looking forward to living in it for 2 months in Florida this winter. Not concerned about storage at all. To your defense, I will have to admit that we upgraded from a smaller travel trailer to this one where you guys downsized. The video about how you decorated yours inspired me to jazz mine up too. Right down to buying pictures of highland cows. LOL

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@user-tl6tr1un6v awww that’s so great!! You gotta love your RV space and decorate it to your hearts desire! 🥰 Glad to hear you love it, we like ours too, but yes, continually keeping it simple and down to the basics is the goal!

That’s exactly where I am with camping right now. I definitely will not be going anymore this year, our last trip was a disaster. At this point, I’m considering selling ours.

I think I agree with you. We have done what you do. We live in fl. its too damn hot to go camping in the summer, In the winter, the yankees have the campgrrounds full. You are so right about ALL THE WORK to get ready, and then all the emptying out when you get home. and then you clean the camping. and we are older than you guys. I hope your channel doesnt go away, you two are our favorite people. Love you guys.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@laurakilmer8652 heck yeah it’s too damn hot! 🥵 aww thanks! No plans to go away! We’ll be back next week with lots more content coming up! 😎

@tonylinkous7940

10 күн бұрын

@@OurNextAdventurejvh We are done camping in June, July and August. The heat makes me grumpy.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@tonylinkous7940 For real!! Above 85 in the southern States where the humidity is high really can be miserable.

@tonylinkous7940

10 күн бұрын

@@OurNextAdventurejvh We are in Morristown Tenn. There's a couple of new Campgrounds about to open in the area. One is at the Museum of Appalachia and the other is not to far from Anchor Downs.

Not sure when you were here but we are at Four Corners right now and I agree with you on the goose poop. It’s everywhere and nasty. It’s also really hot and that’s not a good thing also.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@RobertFlynn-b8k Oh are those pesky things still there?! We were there the weekend of June 20. 3 weeks ago. They probably should start looking into how to keep them away. Otherwise RVers will be the ones wanting to stay away! I know we won’t go if they’re around again. It wasn’t just a little bit, it was everywhere! Like the geese live there now..

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

It didn’t seem as bad the further the sites were away from the water, but that’s the reason we go is to have waterfront views. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hear you on the wanting to give up. We decided, no more weekend camping. If we’re going to do all this work we need to make it worth our while. Minimum four nights. We’re retiring in three years and will be traveling around the country. If we weren’t doing that, we might sell the camper. We have a Forest River Impression. I wouldn’t recommend it. We’re thinking about a Brinkley or an older class A.

We have a DRV Mobile Suites 36RSSB3. Great quality. And you can get a pretty good deal on gently used. Cabinet doors and frames are real wood.

Jayco has some nice 5th wheels. Buy property then camp, hunt, ride, fish when you want with all the stuff you want. Add a pond/lake and it’s heaven.

Love your videos. Come to Oregon!!! Pacific Northwest is beautiful.

Yeah sometimes when things don’t go right it puts a sour taste in my mouth. And camping in the summer is just brutal and will always cause an argument with the spouse ….. oh looking forward to seeing the renovation!!!!

Mackinac and upper peninsula and great in late July-August, mid 70s for highs, 50 at night.

It is more the question of do we have more fun camping or Motel life? I like to know who slept in my bed last. I love camping. But we leave ours plugged in at our house with everthing in it.

My better half is from West Michigan, check out Grand Haven. Lots lake activities, not hot as hell. If you can stand the mosquitoes, the YP of Michigan is terrific. Lots good hiking access. Mackinac Island is fine but crowded during the summer. If you’re willing to go further West and explore, the Lake Shore of Minnesota where I’m from is a slice of heaven. If you do it during the fall, way less mosquitoes, pleasant weather, pleasant people and lots of hiking opportunities.

We're lucky enough to be able to keep our travel trailer in our driveway hooked up all the time so we can leave most of our stuff in there. We only load up a couple bags of fresh groceries when we head out. Pantry, clothes, sundries, all that stuff stays until end of season. We haven't had "one of those trips" yet, but our last trip actually had me come home and buy a new suspension for the trailer! We went to Finger Lakes RV Resort in Hector, NY and I-90 west and east was a HORROR show! We were both surprised when we got home and nothing was broken inside the camper. It was that bad. Keep on camping guys! No matter if it's good or bad, it's camping! Always something fun to find in that! And we're only just passing 1,000 miles on our first! (We're going 5er in a couple years ourselves. Hope it fits in the driveway!) :)

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@gddyuprap oh wow, was it I90 or was it the campground that turned out to be awful? Yeah we’ve definitely all had those trips!

@gddyuprap

9 күн бұрын

@OurNextAdventurejvh I90 both East and West. We live in So. NH so going and coming back was nuts with the construction and the half ass "fixes" everywhere. It sounded awful in my truck so I can't imagine what it sounded like in the camper!

We agree. Its too hot! We have our next trip scheduled for September.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

Shewww!!!🥵🥵🥵 it’s been miserable out there! Yesterday in KY wasn’t so bad. Cooled off about 5° lol but it’s no fun to have to stay in the camper! I’m not sure we’ll go far until September either!

@carolynnkaster9457

10 күн бұрын

We live outside of Louisville. We spent 4 hours mowing yesterday and have 3 more hours today to finish. Ugh!

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@carolynnkaster9457 Oh man, we remember those days! We downsized from a 14 acre farm to just under an acre several years ago. That was a huge reason! A full day of maintenance every single week. There’s a season for it, but we sure do like not having to do all that anymore.

Roses more like million dollar perfume! I’ve been looking at fifth wheels for a year and a half now. I’m leaning towards Brinkley or Alliance just want something under 40’ also looked at Sport Trek 354VBH. Please don’t quit on us now we really enjoy your channel. You also have to remember the importance of enjoying your life because it’s not guaranteed. Grand Design no way the way they have handled the frame and poor build issues!

I do feel exhausted now since we are packing for a trip-a lot of work and then when you come home, more to do.

The old saying is that what you owns also owns you. We got to the point as well that weekend camping got to be too much. Even if you duplicate everything, there is always food and dirty clothes. We are lucky to do 3-6 month trips now that are mostly destination or visiting kids. Safe Travels!

@jeepsandrvs

10 күн бұрын

BTW, we are heading to northern Michigan next for a couple of months.

Take a close look at Alliance. They have a lot of great floor plans in the 2 fifth wheel lines. And SportTrek is also making a fifth wheel model now.

I think some weekend trips are like this. So far, we’ve had mostly good ones, a few oops 😬 trips but overall good in AL, TN, GA, and MS…😊 we have our second tt, an Airstream, and love it! But, it can get tight, really only room for 2 adults & 1 dog. I wanted a 5th wheel but my husband wanted the Airstream. He’s the driver, so I said okay 😂 We’re heading out in a few weeks on our first big trip from AL to SD, then on to Denver, where our son & DIL live!! So excited to go to Mt. Rushmore, etc!!

@theBarrFamily2

10 күн бұрын

Also, we used to have a jet ski, big waste of $ for us. Kids loved it though. So, I guess with that being said, it wasn’t a waste. I guess depends on how much you think you will use it. 😊😊

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@theBarrFamily2 Thanks for all that feedback! We love the Airstreams!! So cute and so simple! But also a bit above what we want to spend and we’re not sure we could handle not having a slide. But we’ve toured them and have considered them! We thought the same about our older kids loving the jet skis but then we thought, you know what, we’ve spent enough money on you little punks, how about THEY buy the jet skis and we’ll ride theirs!! 😂😜 Just couldn’t wrap our head around another big purchase on toys that we’d have to maintain and store.

@theBarrFamily2

10 күн бұрын

Well, if the kids are buying, most definitely enjoy a jet ski!! 🎉🎉 I love that!!

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@theBarrFamily2 🙌🙌

After you are rested you feel different. I tell the wife to keep rv stocked with everything but food. Pillows , blankets and so on

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@Nomadiccamping yeah we keep ours stocked with the basics, but still always food and clothes and extra toys in the truck that need taken in and out, in and out…🥵 shew I’m tired again just thinking about it lol

@Nomadiccamping

10 күн бұрын

​@@OurNextAdventurejvh 😆 🤣 😂 we hope to go full time in 2025

You guys love your Sport Trac / why wouldn’t you look at there 5th wheels ?? / nice thing about them is we leave most of our stuff in it all time so it ready to go. Also western shore of MI is the best also go to the Bridge

New Trailer,,, take a look at the Outdoors RV company out of Oregon. A bit more expensive but built like a tank.

@betterwithrum

10 күн бұрын

ORV is on our shortlist, those and Nash RVs look to be built like tanks. I’ve heard mostly good things about Lance RVs too

Just bought an Alliance Avenue and very pleased so far. The Brinkley is really nice but it was out of our budget for part timing and pretty much is going to require a 1 ton truck. Both are still independent companies which is a big plus imho.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@darrellshelton5678 Love both of those models, still thinking about some pros and cons for us part-timers too. Budget is most definitely in play.

We are part time rvers ourselves. We usually try and go once a month. Some trips just aren't as great as others especially in this southern heat. We live in Middle TN. We have learned to take only what we need. We leave our bedding in for the season. I think the fun and experiences outweigh the bad trips.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kframe764 yes, to all of that! ☺️For sure the good outweighs the work!

@kframe764

10 күн бұрын

@OurNextAdventurejvh we really enjoy your channel btw. 😀

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kframe764 Thank you so much! ☺️ We appreciate the kind words and truly enjoy connecting with the RV community!

Tips for camping blues: 1 Make camping friends. Their company creates the activities and it’s free. 2 Consider a rear living layout so if forced inside it still very open and roomy. 3 leave as much as you can inside. Our Avenue came with the 12 volt fridge and enough solar to keep the battery charged without plugging in so it sits in our driveway between trips and we don’t have to unpack the fridge. Awesome!! Camper choice: look for rack and pinion slides. Avoid the swintek and cable slides unless in a small slide and even then not crazy about them. Take a good look at the Alliance Avenue 29RL if it can work with your family

@tonylinkous7940

10 күн бұрын

We went camping with a friend of mine awhile back, We like to vist places when we go and they did'nt want to leave the campground. We felt like we had to baby sit since we invited them to go camping., They had their own camper.

I’m so glad you mentioned the “ reality “ of packing and unpacking . Yes , it’s a LOT of work ! So is lengthy trip planning …. Don’t forget this part . We are part timers but travel for weeks / months at a time so the work is worth it to us . We simplify to ease the stress . How do you think you could simplify to make it less work ? Love your channel

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! We’re always trying to simplify! We really don’t pack all that much so I don’t know why I’m complaining lol. It just wears on ya sometimes…especially when it’s 1000 degrees outside!

Being a native Michgander there is a lot to see. The UP is great however the black flies are tough. Now. In regards to Grand Design we have a 2022 Reflection and haven't had any issues I couldn't take care of myself. Regarding the flex issue it's mostly the larger Solitudes or Momentums with larger drop frames. The Reflection line uses different frames. Are some Reflection owners having issues regarding their campers yes, but I don't believe it's a flex issue, more of a COVID fast build issue. Which all manufacturers are experiencing. If you aren't handy RV life probably isn't right for you unless you have deep pockets and don't mind doing without it for months at a time.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@bobmakowski7627 For sure!! Gotta be handy, at least a little bit.

Do you miss your Diesel Pusher.? We went from 5th wheel to Dp. So far so good, love having the engine a block away.. much quieter, but fuel mileage is significantly less which we knew going into it.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

7 күн бұрын

@@goodoboytw 😂 the engine in a pusher IS a block away! Yes, matter of fact our videos coming up talk about our regrets ☺️

Have you guys checked out the Alliance Ave 22ML All Access 28.5 Alliance Ave 23ML All Access 28.5 Small 5th Wheels?

Made a good choice not getting jet skies. When we were in our mid life. Always wanted a boat. One of the best days was when we bought a boat for the family. One the next best days was when we sold it. Used it a lot the first 3 yrs, even had it in a slip on the lake. Year 4 started the downfall, only used it 3 times. After that got worse, maintenance was a big and expensive issue. Sold it in year 6. Eyes get big at start, have a lot of fun. Time gets in the way of work. Expenses get bigger ( maint. ) and you say, this is not worth it. To much money and trouble for the small amount of time being used. Not to mention storage, which I did in my driveway. So people do not have that option, even though it was in my way. Risk worth reward? Unless you live on a lake, risk will win.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

4 күн бұрын

@@carlsanders4680 Great insight! Thank you for sharing and reassuring us we made the good decision to go with our gut and say no thanks!

If you want a new fifth wheel - look at a Brinkley. We hear good things about them. OR…find a pre-covid GOOD USED something instead of a new one. Our 2018 Montana 3921FB has been REAL good - but NO RV is trouble free, and you probably know that. We bought a well maintained 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS Workhorse gasser for short trips (our toad is a jeep), and the Montana towed by the Chevy dually for long trips. We live in the country near Austin and can store them both here at the S&B. We really enjoy your videos. You guys are funny and informative

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@mikendebbie thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words and all the suggestions!

As a Pool Cleaning Company Owner the sunscreen battle is the reason why we don’t service HOA and public pools. You have to use more chemicals than tabs and chlorine to help break down body oils and sunscreen it is a headache.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

Oh we can imagine!

Upper Wisconsin

Jayco 30.5mbok fifth leave in Michigan triple tow with boat you need to look at torch lake ,chain of lakes Burt and mullet lake

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@jolisa1961 Ok, thanks, will look into those!

Just a thought it's not just grand design, it's lippert frames so all manufacturers who use lippert frames are subject to frame flex. Yes every trip is not the greatest or goes all the way to plan but you learn to roll with the punches and realize how blessed you are to be able to get away and make memories even though it is a lot of work.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kbrowniiee yes! To all of that! You might like our frame plant tour video we did. We learned a lot about American made frames and now we really only want to consider American huck bolted. The TT we’re in now, we chose for that reason, before all the frame issues started coming to the surface.

@kbrowniiee

10 күн бұрын

@@OurNextAdventurejvh yes the norco BAL frames are better frames but it seems lippert has kind of a monopoly with with the RV supply industry.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kbrowniiee It would be pretty interesting to see consumers change that.

@kbrowniiee

10 күн бұрын

@@OurNextAdventurejvh but how, at this point lippert owns things like Thomas Payne, furrion, curt towing products and solera awning and so much more just Google what does lippert own. They have such a wide spread of products in an industry where there is not a lot of competition, I think consumers want more and better supplies not just better built rvs because sometimes the RV quality is fine but it's the compilation of the products that the manufacturers have to use in there rvs that are the problem.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@kbrowniiee ooo that’s so good. It’s true! Don’t know what it would take…other than a heck of a lot of people refusing to purchase & creating demand for better products. Seems like a losing battle. But would be so refreshing to see.

Should've went to DHL! You could have shown us how get the most out of Kevin's new jet ski!!!

@OurNextAdventurejvh

9 күн бұрын

@@smithfamilyhomesincsmith2199 hey guys! This trip in this video was third week of June around Jarrett’s bday. We contemplated whether or not to keep the DH 4th of July trip and hang with you all but ultimately decided to take a much needed break and stay home with the family at the pool. I’m sure we’ll attempt it again, hopefully when the weather cools off!!

We have a Brinkley Z3100 and are in Kentucky as well. We love your channel and are wanting to do Mackinac Island. We also have a channel but it’s mostly food/cooking. We do travel videos every now and then. We’ve been looking for a couple to travel/camp with. If you’re interested we’d love to chat.

Have you considered renting an RV instead of owning? It seems like you are unpacking everything. We are [currently] part-time, but leave everything except dirty laundry in the RV. We even have clothing and linens that belong in the RV marked as such and return them after doing laundry. The pantry and fridge are stocked for the next trip without any prep.

Oh WOW! What a huge bad hit. They should not be charging that amount of money. 😲 Seriously. Thats false representation. It's wrong. 😢 I would have been so heated. Respect giving for keeping your cool. Thanks for sharing. ✌️😁

We quit camping, sold the camper 10 yrs ago ALSO because of all the work!! And rain, heat, mosquitoes, high prices, etc!! My husband saw on YT that rt now Michigan is infested with biting black flies 🪰

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

Yeah some others have commented the same. Doesn’t sound very pleasant. Someone else mentioned the mountains of NC being cooler. Might look into higher elevation, or maybe the Northeastern States…

We’re finishing year one of occasional RV’ing. I love our rig, but we’re not using it enough. I think we should be renting this not owning it.

Golden Colorado

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

Sounds so great, but can’t get out there this Summer. Colorado is soooo pretty…

Love your channel IMO maybe you just pack to much. Seems like your list of necessities would be endless. Is it camping and road tripping or is it just a home away from home. My wife and i car camp in a RAV4. We typically spend 1 wk at a time on the road. Just got back Sunday from a road trip thru New Mexico, and Colorado. We went thru Silverton and Ouray Colorado and it was absolutely amazing. Already planning our next time We shower at the gym or public showers. We eat simply. We get rv spots sometimes for the luxury of electricity but more often just find a spot to camp. I'm fairly new to your channel so i don't know how many kids y'all travel with. It's just my wife and i so i can't relate too much. Just my first impression of seeing you break down some things. Anyway hope y'all keep it going!

Check out ORV and their manufacturing videos

Me and the wife probably ten years old than you guys . We’re both so upset we didn’t buy sooner nearly 60 years old having time of life on jet skis . We bought 2 used jet skis Yamaha fx ho non turbo . For 12k the pair . You can’t hert a Yamaha four stroke . / don’t delay buying used . Yamaha four stroke . Best fun EVER … your wife will love it . Buy one each not one to share . Buy 1.8 non turbo skis just need new oil ever 5 years 😂👍👏👌

I’m a traveling Electrician, don’t have a RV (Cheap Hotels) but am very familiar with the pains of packing & unpacking. I celebrate 4th of July by sitting in the A/C in my recliner watching KZread. Anyone calling themselves celebrating by being outside in 110° heat I know is lying. Nobody enjoys themselves by being exhausted barely being able to breathe.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@BackyardEngineer334 oh man and the actual 4th this year was a flipping sauna outside!! We stayed in too! The next few days were better, but 100° is for the birds!

@BackyardEngineer334

10 күн бұрын

@@OurNextAdventurejvh Yes it was that for sure. If you want some low cost entertainment watch some of these clowns in fireworks gone wrong videos.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

10 күн бұрын

@@BackyardEngineer334 😂😂

Better off renting then buying them ! Give them back they clean and maintain them !

Ugh, hate Jetskis. Noisy, stinky, annoying to other boaters, potentially dangerous -- especially when alcohol is in the mix (even if you're not the one drinking & driving). Would much rather take a kayak out on the no-wake area.

you guys look so miserable (not trolling)That was my biggest surprise I didnt realize how much work all this is till I started watching these videos when we went beach places my hub an son always rent jet skis also often we would rent a boat for a day or 1/2 a day only thing we couldnt get a rental for was snow mobiles in Vermont looked at us like we were crazy

We have a Cougar 29RL? With an Anderson hitch so we can take out of pick up without breaking our backs. We can load and unload without putting out all the slides if needed. We’re empty nesters tho, so mostly just he and thee…we have enough solar on it to run 12v fridge full time…and we own an extra lot to park it on here at home. When we bought our first rv 8 years ago, we had no idea what we were doing, thus the upgrade to the 5th wheel, 4 years later. We go every other weekend and mostly state parks in Indiana and Michigan although we have ventured into Ohio and Illinois this year. We have discovered that Indiana and Michigan have spoiled us as far as state parks are concerned. If you can fill your fresh water tank and learn the art of “navy showers” electric is all you need. We enjoy bike riding and hikes so we rarely “resort it”. I can send you a list of favorite state parks if interested. That said stay at Mill Creek resort in Mackinac. They sell ferry tickets and have a trolly to the ferry dock at the resort. Very handy it is our favorite week after Labor Day trip. Pro tip on Indiana and Michigan state parks, an annual pass may be cheaper in the long run depending on how often you visit.

@OurNextAdventurejvh

5 күн бұрын

@@loristoneburner4074 Great recommendations! Thank you ☺️ sure if you’d like to send us an email, our email is in our About section.