If you could give a new RVer only one tip for towing, what would it be?

@BillUtah

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t overload the towing vehicle and slow down.

@user-GeeMonies

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a quality weight distribution anti sway hitch and take your time.

@maud108

3 жыл бұрын

Is that a red bucket you have holding up the front of your Airstream? Never seen that before.

@BillUtah

3 жыл бұрын

@@maud108 those are the Andersen Hitches Trailer Jack Block.

@hookSRT8

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a RAM 😜

Nice truck!! I heard you mention a little bit of rust on the Airstream. One thing I can suggest if it’ll help is to look into having a auto detailer ceramic coat your truck and trailer it’ll protect both from the elements and water will bead up and fall right off no problem no rust and protection from snow, mud, road grime, and any liquid elements at all it’s amazing!!

I would throw a floor Jack in the back of your truck bed. If you have a flat with all the stuff packed in your truck the floor Jack is incredibly easy and quick to use.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Ray, that's a great idea! 💡 I (Daniel) am going to look for one this weekend. Thanks for the tip, and thanks for following us along on this crazy journey! 🙏

@rayjackson629

2 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight. Have fun and be safe.

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! 🙌

Hi Both, One thing you may want to consider is a "bed slide" for your truck. I have an RV friend, who can't imagine a truck without it anymore. Your knees will thank you! :) Thanks for the great videos! Sincerely, Roy

F250 power stroke diesel. Right tool for the job. Love y’alls wandering. Keep those great videos coming. Come back to Texas in November. Will be cool by then.

The tow vehicle is so important It change the sensations and the capacity of leading the two véhicules you ´re driving 👋👋👋

Nice setup! I am impressed by your organization!

We already got our tow vehicle but I remember when we were on the hunt for one, really wish we had this video when we were in the market! Very thorough!

Very nice truck, and love that blue color and the moon/sun roof.

Hate to burst your bubble, but most Craftsman tools are no longer US made. On a more useful note, we have a F450 for towing a 5vr toyhauler. We've had 3 incidents requiring being stopped of the side of I26. I had one Hi-Vis vest, but bought a 2nd one for my wife. Drivers rarely slow down for disabled vehicles, so anything you can do to be seen is a good thing.

Love your videos and your personalities. Taking a trip to Denver the end of August, so looking forward to your Denver videos. One suggestion: your music is much louder than your voice, so have to constantly adjust volume.

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

J.T. thank you sir! We loved our time in Denver. If you get the chance, make sure to go white water rafting. That was our favorite! And, good to note on the music. What type of device are you watching the videos on?

@j.t.downing3932

3 жыл бұрын

@@Wanderlocal my Samsung Smart TV, so that may have something to do with it, if no one else is having the same issue. No big deal, and not a criticism, just wanted to mention. I just booked tickets for a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Oh and great job towing!!

Hey guys! I’m getting caught up on your latest videos! This is probably one of your best informational videos so far! A big thanks to Daniel for all the great tips on safety equipment! Good stuff for sure. Looking forward to meeting up with you all one day. Stay safe! John (fly4202)

I have a 09 dodge1 ton,single wheel. Although my AS is lighter than yours,I often haul much heavier loads. Love the exhaust brake coming out of the mountains. Stay safe.

Beautiful truck, love the color, I’ve got the white gold version, had a Tundra which I loved also but had to go with a diesel because we upgraded our trailer, wish Toyota had a diesel truck….safe travels 😊

Drive safely ❤️

As always guys thanks for sharing … that’s is an awesome organization structure and oh man can I tell you how gorilla tape and flex tape are life savers for the rig 😁 ….. thanks again awesome ppl !!!

You guys are wonderful, it’s always real and I love that. Your truck is absolutely beautiful. I love my tail gait step also. I may or may not have left pins on the bumper, so true, it’s a guy thing.

Hi friend , Nice Truck

Sweet truck yall We have a 2016 Ford F 150 her name is big red ans she tows a 2003 29ft Keystone Sprinter that is 6410 dry wt with no sweat thanks yall see ya in the next one

Hi guys, thanks for the nice video. What TPMS system do you use ? And would you recommend it ? thanks

Great info on your tow vehicle, thanks so much. Now I have a starting point. One question...Knowing what you know now, is there anything you would do different concerning the truck?

The ease of towing in the mountains is 90% diesel, and 10% 3/4 ton truck. Your mileage towing with the diesel is likely in the 12-16 mpg range depending on conditions, and if it was a gasser would likely be in the 6-10 mpg range. I have done both. After buying my Duramax, I won't ever tow with a gasser again. The other thing you get with the diesel truck is heavy duty everything. The axles, the bearings, the brake rotors, the brake pads, and all the rest. I drove a 2002 Duramax 402K miles and never had to do a brake job on it. Also, the diesel truck will weight more by over 1000 lbs than the F250 gasser. There is just no substitute for a diesel when towing. I have a moonroof in my Duramax now. I had it Limo Tinted because it let too much of the Texas sun beat down into the truck. Huge difference in lowering the inside cab temp with the Limo Tint in place. My generator is a Westinghouse 4500 Dual Fuel that I run on propane. No messy gas can to haul around for me. And the only thing bad about collapsible ladders, is they sometimes do at the wrong time.

Great video! Which model Retrax bed cover do you have and do you lose much bed space from the canister? Do your generators fit under the canister?

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

Jared, great question! Here's a link to the version we have - although it looks like they recently came out with a remote version as well (not sure if it's better or worse). www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDB6CNN?ref=exp_wanderlocal_dp_vv_d

Great video. Like a previous question, which Retrax do you have. That’s our next upgrade. Where do you keep the bikes?

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mike! This is the one we have on the truck. It has tracks for mounts you can buy to keep the bikes up there. Since we don't yet have bikes I haven't ordered them yet, but we plan on getting bikes soon. There's a few different manufacturers that make the bike attachment too. The funny thing, is that I haven't looked at it online in a while. It looks like they have a remote version now. 🤯 I don't know if that's a good thing, or bad thing. Very interesting! www.amazon.com/dp/B07GDB6CNN?ref=exp_wanderlocal_dp_vv_d

Hi! Great information. Wondering if you have any info on that ring bell?

Great video we also carry a paper atlas and the Mountain Directory both east and west you should check them out. Thanks Again

I have the same exact electric road flares, and mine turn on and off as many times as I push the button. Just like a flashlight. Multi use.

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

Dan, that is awesome! I (Daniel) thought for sure these were single use, but was wrong. This comment is one of the MANY reasons we love to read though the feedback. Thank you!!!!

Great videos. Question about your F250 Diesel. Maybe the Audio just doesn’t pick it up but your truck doesn’t sound very loud. I have a 2022 F250 Diesel and maybe I’m just not used to it but it seems so loud. I feel like I’m driving an old school bus. Once it gets up to speed it’s not as noticeable but starting from a stand still it’s very loud. Is your like that?

Hi guys, love your channel. Noticed you were zipping by other trailers while going uphill…while Airstream tires are rated for 80ish MPH, best practice is not to exceed 62ish. Don’t wanna see you have a blowout out there! Stay safe and see ya out there on the road!

Great video on how you organized your truck. Simple question why aren't you using your sewer hose tube under your trailer instead of putting ithe hose in a tub?

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

Edward, we have two 10 ft interlocking hoses. One time I (Daniel) put them in the hose tube under the Airstream and it came unlocked. 😱It took me forever to get it out, not to mention it was gross. 🤣Since then, I started putting it in the dirty bin that I already had for Magnum PIG, sewer wrenches, caps, etc.

Great video Lauren and Daniel being organized makes it so much nicer when you need something you always know where to find it ❤️

TAIL WAGGING THE DOG IF SCARY. REAL SCARY. ONCE THE WAGGING STARTS IT ONLY GETS WORSE UNTIL THE WAGGING STOPS. AND THAT'S USUALLY A CRASH. WHEN THE WAGGING STARTS YOU'LL SEE IT IN THE MIRRORS BEFORE YOU FEEL IT IN THE SEAT. MASH THE GAS/ACCELERATOR/POWER PEDAL (WHATEVER YOU CALL IT). THE TRUCK WILL PULL THE TRAILER BACK IN LINE BEHIND THE TRUCK. AND IF YOU CAN, WITHOUT PANICKING AND GETTING EVERYTHING ALL CATYWOMPUS, SLOWLY APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL. AND DO NOT LET OFF THE POWER. HOPE THIS HELPS. SAVED ME A FEW TIMES

Question, with all that you pack in the truck, coupled with the weight of the Airstream did you add airbags to the rear suspension?

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Brian, great question! We have not added airbags. I try to keep the heaviest of object in the truck bed located toward the cabin e.x.: generators, fuel cans, tools. After driving over 30k miles we've had zero issues without having airbags. Daniel

I don’t know who’s doing the video editing but PLEASE lower the audio levels on the music in your videos. Oftentimes I listen to the audio when I’m out and about while using Airpods, and if I adjust the volume on my device to hear your voices perfectly, every time the music comes on I’m about to blow my ear drums, and if I adjust it to hear the music at a good level, your voices are barely audible… So either raise your levels on your voices, or lower the levels on your music. Thanks! Other than that, keep up the great work!

I do have a quick question, does that truck topper leak when it rains? Thanks Again

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Larry! It stays surprisingly dry under there, but I do keep things in bins just in case. It comes with two small tubes under the canister for the water run off that slides into a slot where it drains below the bed of the truck. They look like two black caps that easily pop off. It took me 2-4 hours to install this, and once installed there's not much else to do.

What weight distribution hitch do you guys have?

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Truong-An Thai! We have an Equal-i-zer WDH. If you're interested in purchasing this hitch, use the code "wander" for 7% off of the price. We've travelled over 30k miles with this and it's been amazing!!! Let us know if you have any questions. Lauren + Daniel

Your music audio levels are way too high compared to your main audio levels

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Tommy, we agree! It’s improved in our newer videos. You’ll have to check them out. 🙌 L+D

Payload?? what is the payload on that truck?

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Javier, great question! The payload on this '20 F-250 w/ the 6.7L diesel engine is 4,260 lbs. 💪 Lauren + Daniel

@JavierRivera

2 жыл бұрын

did you selected any special package 📦 to get a higher payload? I am in the process of ordering one ☝️ f-250 lariat 4x4 off-road with lariat ultimate and the ultimate towing package but I am not sure what payload I would get. I did search online and the numbers are all over the place. From 2100 to 3100. Mostly around 2700. I try to get the f-150 powerboost with the 7.2k generator but the payload was around 1300-1600. And I need it minimum 1800.

a black interior how is it in the heat

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, James! Great question. Our windows came tinted from the dealership, so we're not sure how hot they'd get without them being tinted, but for us - unless we leave the sky light open they stay cool. Also, the seats have a cooling feature, so if it's too hot we turn them on. L+D

@jamesfederspiel4989

2 жыл бұрын

if you open your window a quarter inch and have a sun shade on the windshield to let out the heat it will help to protect the interior and it will be cooler when you get in

@Wanderlocal

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, great tip James! 👍

Arrive at your campsite during daylight.

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

James, isn't that the truth! It makes everything so much easier to arrive before dark. ❤️

@rachaele349

3 жыл бұрын

… or have a LED light show under your rig!

@Wanderlocal

3 жыл бұрын

@@rachaele349 oh yeah. If you're like us, and typically running late despite best intentions, the lighting kit works great. 🤣

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Try not to be in a hurry.