Greyhound here! One thing that we did not mention in this video that I wish we had was HEIGHT. This is a serious issue in the northeast of the U.S. where we live - there are A LOT of bridges clocking in at 7 feet high, no joke. And it adds quite a bit to our travel time to leave our area because we have to take different, less direct roads. It's extremely stressful and we've had a couple close calls with the camper. And we can definitely NOT get into parking garages with it, which sucks because we do travel to urban areas frequently on our road trip. The cap, hands-down wins the height round since we can drive on all the roads in the northeast like a regular passenger car and get into all the parking garages (unless our kayaks or racks are on the cap).

Gas and insurance goes to the camper shell. Low overheads and parking garages goes to the camper shell. Some of your slide in "wins" can easily be redesigned where the camper shell wins. So when one runs all the items, not just a handful, the camper shell will always win.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

I wish we thought of these things as categories beforehand. We’d still choose our dog as the ultimate weight in our decision, but you make great points. Gas usage is much greater with the camper now and changing our route to not get beheaded by a bridge is not a fun thing to have to consider. 😆

That "dropping bombs like we have an endless defense budget" line had me CACKLING! Well done! Cute couple too :)

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. 🤣

Great review! We have done it all. Motor homes, trailers, cab overs, shells, and tents! After 45 years, we have settled on a shell and a trailer. Both get used frequently. All the dogs and spouse, definitely the trailer. Just me for 3 or 4 days, the shell. They both work well!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and awesome! We have a feeling that we are going to keep switching! I did a 8300+ mile solo road trip last year in two weeks and the shell was perfect. But we both just got back from a three weeker with the dog, and the camper was a blessing for that!

@lauraschmitz4730

2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm going for the truck camper Shell!

We're using a truck shell. It's higher than most with double open out doors. I can make a bed and sleep across the bed. That leaves plenty of room in the topper for a sitting/cooking area in case of bad weather. I love the ease!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

The ease is the best part. No fuss, no nothing! Just up and go. Sounds like you have more space than us. Very cool!

@stephengibson2869

9 ай бұрын

I too have a canopy/topper always on my truck. And I have it always setup in the back for camping/sleeping. Your point about being at ease, is very true for me as well. It's nice to have everything planned out and plain and simple. Take care 🙂🏞🌄🧭🏜🏔

“Drop bombs like we have an endless defense budget…”. Awesome!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It called for it 😂😂😂😂

Hi Guys and gals I gotta say I've done both setups and have to say I prefer my truck camper with the BBK Bed Bath Kitchen that way I can cook clean and have a nights rest with out having to fear

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Each setup has its own charms, but the BBK is underrated. We've been getting a little crazy with the hiking and it's the best thing to come back to afterwards.

The choice depends on how you use it and what conveniences you and your companion want. My wife would not camp w/o a bathroom, shower, heat and AC. We had a 30’ TT, but it became a hassle to pull if only I was going to the mountains for hunting. We chose, or I chose a truck camper so she would accompany me. More fun together! Our dog could come too and not have to be boarded! Kids are grownup so it is just us. Our first non-slide out took us on a 2 week trip from NY to Fort Wilderness. Great trip, however, my wife saw a Triple slide out Host that she liked and we shifted gears to that which included getting a new truck, a 2020 Sierra Dually which I love! This year we did a 6 week trip to the National Parks and Las Vegas! (My bucket list). Although it is a high 12’6”, it is still 8’3” wide allowing us to travel and park with ease as long as I pay attention to overpasses. I’ve had no issues parking, napping, eating, or using the bathroom anywhere! Very convenient! It is 4 season so we can be comfortable, dry, well fed, and never worry about where the next bathroom is of if we are going to get stuck. Oh yea, solar and inverter with a backup generator makes it all work. We love this setup. Using just a cap would not be acceptable for us.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like we have the same reasons. I personally like the truck cap for solo trips and we both enjoyed it for years together, but having fun together is the end goal and that meant bringing our dog and having the ability to shower anywhere in comfort admirer s brutal 16 mile hike 🤣. Which six parks did you go to?

After having an FJ cruiser and a rooftop tent, the experience that changed my mind and get a truck camper. Constant tearing down of the rooftop tent and having my hands turned bricks from the cold mornings. Having extreme rain or winds feel like the tent was ready to fly off the FJ. The freezing cold and trying to stay warm and comfortable in a rooftop tent can be an extreme challenge. Although it was easier to go off road, in the end I opted for that Kimbo Camper. It was harder to get around sometimes, but for the most part it really wasn’t a big issue. I have one of the smallest truck campers you can get, so it was pretty easy to park just about any place. But the best part for me, perhaps being that I’m in my 60s now, was the ability to stop and fit in any parking spot open the back and just climb in to get clean, go to the bathroom, stop for lunch. Being able to stretch out and heat the place easily in the morning or evening. I had way more storage and privacy. But the biggest factor being I could stop and just open the back tailgate step into the camper and close the door. Very simple to get in and out and be on my way within minutes. Kimbo Campers are built in the Pacific Northwest in Bellingham and are about the smallest camper you can get to fit on a Toyota Tacoma! The Dickinson propane heater was able to heat up the place within minutes. Yes it wasn’t quite as stealthy, but a rooftop tent can be quite noticeable too. All in all my experience and age I opted for the truck camper! 😝

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, we decided to just skip the rooftop tent phase - no thanks! I remember checking out the Kimbo campers in our search. They look really nice! You hit the nail on the head, though - one parking spot, and no time-consuming ramp up. We were in Utah recently and there was nothing for hundreds of miles. It was nice to just pull over on a wide shoulder for the bathroom as opposed to trying to find cover in the desert 😂. I did not know they were made in Bellingham. We have a friend from there.

@benjones8977

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound It was a no brainer for me, I live just south of Seattle and drove up to see what it was all about. I wanted to make sure I could stand up in it.

@mannymotta2174

2 жыл бұрын

Which model. I have a Tacoma trd off road double cab short bed. Would yours fit my truck?

I started out with a camper shell. then got a tear drop trailer. But I gotta have a bathroom in the middle of the night; so now I drive a van.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

A functioning toilet is never to be under-appreciated!

Very good points. If you start with the shell you could always use it for specific trips if you wanted.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

I wish we had multiple trucks with multiple setups ahaha. There's no perfect setup for every trip!

Pets are a huge reason why i would get a truck camper. This video is great and informative!

@MagellanandGreyhound

29 күн бұрын

@@DCFamily7 it was a game changer for us. He goes nearly everywhere with us and he’s so happy. And he sleeps better from being so busy haha

I've watched your camper build from the very beginning. Hard to believe it's been two years. I've really enjoyed watching you overcome any problems that popped up along the way. I've been very impressed with your work. Your videos have been very enjoyable and look forward to seeing what you get into next.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bob! We can't believe how much time has passed as well. We built that truck camper almost six years ago! So much change, but so much optimism. The US is a beautiful country and we feel blessed that we can continue to explore her! Anyway, anyhow, anywhere!

Thanks for this! We actually have a 44 ft motorhome and tow a 4x4 shortbed F150. We have been weighing the choice to put a camper or shell on the truck so we can still go and explore. But this video really helped us. We had been looking at the Lance 650 for over a year and we have stepped into them, wondered is this gonna work. We are not rich by any sort, retired and working from home tutoring online. Again, thanks!

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Some F150s from what I remember are tailor made for the 650. We really like ours. It’s definitely a blend of situations for both comfort and exploration, and our dog of course.

Before I bought my shell I had removed the back seat of my Tundra, built a platform and added foam for sleeping on. It was an interesting setup due to the fact that I'm 6'5", but the way I had it I could JUST fit and stretch out. I'm good with my setup now because I don't camp a whole lot, I mostly use it when I'm traveling for work and don't want to bother with a room for the night. Just pull over and it's ready to go.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a tight fit. I always wondered if really tall people could pull it off. But yes, pulling over and just passing out is the best aspect of the shell. No fuss.

After seeing this video I was more than convinced to subscribe to your channel …I watch tons of Rv videos living vicariously thru them…..I saved your video the comparison between the camper shell and the truck camper was so darn interesting I couldn’t tear myself away…also you two as a couple are funny and charming….I look forward to seeing more stuff from you…..thanks for doing this for us…😊

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Well I hope we live up to this video. We’ve only made a few of them like it. This one was really fun to make 🙂

My husband and I have been camping and traveling in one fashion or another since childhood days with our respective families. We currently own 3 RVs and tents so there's wisdom in all of them...an Airstream 19ft camper, a full-on Chevy Conversion Van by EXPLOYER CO., and a Class A Newmar Motorcoach. How you camp, how long you camp, where you camp often dictates what will work for you and weather conditions during your trips. Day Tripping Overnights, Fishing, Tailgating...the Van. BEACH stays, NASCAR, a Weekend or a Week...the Airstream. Extended stays or long distances...the Class A Motorcoach. And being parked LEVEL is key to keeping your electrical appliances running smoothly and properly. Bottom Line, we love it all!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a lot! But sounds like you’ve seen so much too I’m sure. You are so correct! Being level is topmost! Holy cow lol

OMG!!! April!!! Nice! Im into camping as well. I use a Soft topper on my Honda Ridgeline to do solo adventures.

@MagellanandGreyhound

3 ай бұрын

Hola Carlos! You found me at my other hiding spot. Gardening and camping seem to go hand and hand, don't they? ❤

@HablemosDelHuerto

3 ай бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Definitely. 👍🏼 very nice

Stealth could also apply to home security if you live in an urban area and you remove your camper from your truck but store it on your property where everyone can see it. Because once you load it and leave everybody knows your gone for an extended time and a local thief might feel emboldened even if you have a home security system. But with a truck shell nobody knows how long you'll be gone as long as you loaded up undercover of a garage. Of course this is entirely situational and maybe a bit paranoid but something to think about for home security while on the road.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. That’s a good point. With the shell we never took it off. But it’s pretty obvious when a camper isn’t being used

@stephengibson2869

9 ай бұрын

Very good point about thieves and such. We have had over the years thefts, and suchlike. We are always keeping everything locked up. Since there's No Trespassing signs by the front gate, a family member has said that I'm paranoid and why have them up. This family member doesn't live here, I do since 1976. My Law Enforcement friends have said over the years that posting our property is the best thing to do. I have my cargo trailer triple locked:the doors, and 2 on the hitch. Always all the best for you folks and safe travels 👍🤝🏞🌄🇺🇲💯🕊

@MagellanandGreyhound

9 ай бұрын

You can definitely overdo it, but that's not what you'll be saying when you're a victim! I say whatever seems reasonable enough for you to give yourself peace of mind and help deter is the best way to go. Safe travels to you too!

A marvelous alternative is a shell with a quality canvas tent, height, space, separation, living arrangements. Stealth as needed, and space when in the open. Downside, it is rough, for people with companions to store everything without feeling "crammed" while city sleeping, but wonderfully doable for a solo adventurer! It's so impossible to go wrong either way as long as life is being lived and enjoyed! I should say as well, a deisel heater, name brand, or knock off, is such an economical, and energy efficient heating option. Really great video all in all for those curious about routes to take. Fantastic job!

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

That’s also a great option. We find that we learn something new in every campground we stay at. And couldn’t agree more - however you get out there and enjoy yourself, in a camper, a tent, a hotel, just get out there!

Thank you! Just what I was looking for. Excellent video guys.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! And thank you

Thank-you very much for the video! I'm pondering our options right now and this was great considerations, some of which I hadn't thought of.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! If you have time, feel free to comb the comments section. Some folks definitely added different considerations we hadn’t even thought of either

Nice comparison. A big factor to me is the fact that almost all the time I am by myself. I'm OK with the limitations of my shell, but if my wife were joining me more regularly I think I'd prefer the camper. Unfortunately, price also has to be heavily weighed as a factor.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the shell is better for solo treks in my opinion, especially short trips. Have done it many times. As you saw, two people plus wanting to bring a dog changed the equation. And yes, the price was definitely a heavy cost - time will tell if too heavy 😆

Great video! Thank you! I think it depends on what your outdoor goals are! For me, at this time, I am looking at either a shell and truck shell camping or a slide in. I have a 26’ camper I use for “glamping” with my wife. I love full hookups with that. However, I am an avid hunter/flyangler and love mobility and the option to tow my ATv with a small trailer or my e-bike on a hitch bracket. For me the pro comparisons are: Truck Shell- Lower cost, better fuel mileage, less wear and tear on pickup components, more opportunity to get out with my 9 year old son or solo (yes, I do like being alone while hunting or fishing!) and easier access to more backcountry areas. The bike takes me the rest of the way into remote locations with less people. The Slide in: More convenient and comfortable camping…That’s it. And I’ll need a place to store it after. Regardless, this video convinced me of my next project which is to build a bed/camp kitchen/she;ving set up for my soon to be new shell for truck bed camping! Safe travels to both of you and thanks for the content!

@MagellanandGreyhound

5 ай бұрын

In an ideal world we could have two trucks with each setup (or a way to easily remove the cap)! I do miss the convenience of the cap but I also love the comfort of the camper. I’m with you on the solo activities. Sometimes you just need to be by yourself

Great to chat with you on the ferry back to Key West. Very well done video on the comparisons. Agree that our pets play a key role in the decision making process.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

You too! It was very nice meeting you both. And we were fortunate that the ride itself was very calm. Pets are the best!

I've got a truck camper on a flatbed trailer. And building a truck shell camper for the 2nd truck I have. Best of both worlds!

@MagellanandGreyhound

10 ай бұрын

Oh man, you do have it made! I’d love to have that flexibility. We only have one truck haha

Awesome video friends!! As per parents, Round 15 is the most important…hands down winner. It was wonderful seeing the different categories and perspectives!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the stuff is personal preference I think. I can totally see us in 10 years coming out to your area of the country and getting really into overlanding. It just depends on where you are in your life and what you’re trying to do. But right now, even though we don’t have children, we do … 😁

Woo goo hey guys. Been waiting for this video

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙃

THIS VIDEO DID HELP ME OUT A LOT! THANKS FOR YOUR THOROUGH COMPARISON.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! We are truly glad we helped. There’s plenty of other categories too like gas mileage - not sure how we forgot that one ;)

@NaLovePHAT4Life

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound 😆 Happens to the best of us! 🤷🏾‍♀️

We have an long bed Shell on our 2021 F350 CC pulling a 26 ft TT and we love it. Our two dogs love it

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Best of both worlds! We would definitely have to change our setup if we get another dog

Thanks for the video! Very in depth review.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. We appreciate you watching

And ice cream is ice cream! Never truer words have been said! ;-)

This video really helped me decide! Thanks!

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad we could help. What did you choose? 😁

I was just dropping a quick tip on truck camping setup I had. I love it. I had a high top camper shell on an 8 ft bed. Made and 8 ft bed. I had 6 ft bed that moved from bed to couch. It had storage underneath couch area and we had a small 1ft wide by 6 ft long table on opposite wall. I installed several light, window coverings, small vent with fan, 5 gallon water tank and deep cell battery with small solar panel. i stayed in it for 3 weeks at a time on a travel vacation with wife. The best thing we had was a chevy c-20 high top conversion van. We removed middle seats and install mini fridge, coffee maker and battery charger with deep cycle battery. We removed all the conversion power to it instead of van battery. We took rear window out and added custom bracing and covers and installed a house hold 5k btu AC unit. And in winter we had a large oil filled radiator heater. We slept on the back seat which folds down into a full size bed at a push of the button. We had over head storage and tons of over head lighting. Had a small 24 inch tv that hung in the front behind the rear seats. We travel a year with this setup stopping at camp grounds.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Wow, you really went all in, and I don’t blame you haha. I wish we had an 8 foot bed. That would given us so many more options. The fact that you had a tv in the van sounds sweet too

@nicksyardcare

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound thanks you. Yeah I wanted to be real comfortable and we were also in a camp ground with water and electric at site. At that time regular tv antenna built into van roof would get us several local channels. Now it would be worthless. I did enjoy your video tho.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

@@nicksyardcare nothing wrong with being comfortable. I always love hearing what others do in their setups. No one setup is the same and everyone always has inquest ideas

Great review, very helpful info. Thanks😅

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are glad it helped!

Very helpful. Thank you!!

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

We plan around our dogs, too, but in a different way. While we camp in a wonderfully climate-controlled 23' Airstream, for several of those occasional lengthy, not-so-dog-friendly day trips, we have been fortunate to find doggie day care for the day in town, or even onsite kennel facilities responsibly managed by the park. A few examples are Mammoth Cave, Biltmore Estate, Dollywood. We pick up our babies hours later, in one or two instances more spoiled than when we'd left them! Worth a phone call.

@MagellanandGreyhound

9 ай бұрын

That’s good to know! We looked into it a few times, but we couldn’t find those services. I forget where we were. Gotta spoil them! 😁

I like your new setup! I wish you many fun and exciting adventures with it 👍🤙

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It’s been sweet, man. We really enjoyed it on this road trip.

@MountainRoots

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound I bet!

@ambrosemolina3457

2 жыл бұрын

Great video. What type of truck do you have.

this is a really well done video thank you so much

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I found a 1990 Six-Pac D650 truck bed camper for $348. Basically stole it. I'm so blessed. Spending money on a renovation and can't wait to get some traveling done

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

That is a crazy steal! Holy moly. I love the idea of renovating something, but only when it’s well past it newness and usefulness and it’s ok to really be experimental

Totally awesome! Thank you for this video. Rev

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked :)

Very well done. Objective and honest. Thanks.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark

Great video guys! 👍🏻

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!

Sweet video and Thankyou for your service.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And glad you enjoyed

great sense of humor and great advice!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙂

Great comparison guys. We have never tried the RV lifestyle. There’s no way that Chris would do a bed in the back of a truck but , that sounds like a great idea to me. We’ve been talking about getting a feather light trailer though for a while.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

The truck bed lifestyle is a minority lifestyle lol, and we agree. We loved it for what it was, but between Zeus and the ambition for our future trips, it was time. If you find yourself going to places without lodging often, it’s a no brainer

I have loved the touch of humor you have given it and it seems that you are getting a lot out of the camper. You will continue using the truck? wonderful video my friends

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It has made our trips so much nicer. Zeus just came with us for three weeks

Excellent video 👍👍👍. Love the humor 😂😂

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are trying to get our regular around the house humor in the videos. 😂

Love this! Thank you :)

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome :)

This helped a ton thank you

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

Good stuff, thanks!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great comparison, we've been considering upgrading in the future to a truck camper and loved your review! Thanks for sharing!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It’s worth it!

@travelinman482

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Camper shell: Moderately camping Slide-in: Glamping to the very definition. You’re supposed to be cooking and enjoying the outdoors. Ever thought of putting your slide-in camper onto a trailer? It helps free up truck bed space and improve your MPGs by lowering the wind sail of a camper. There’s a dude in KZread who did this exact thing.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ted! Sorry for the delay. Sometimes we get comments and they get filtered as spam and we see them months later. I never heard of that idea, but it sounds like a good one. The MPG is definitely less with the camper. As for the shell/camper, for us, the hiking is the best part, but always the most tiring. Being able to hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and come back up to our dog was too good to be true. Add a hot shower? Bonus. We still overnight backpack! :)

@travelinman482

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Go watch Jay Legere KZread channel. Thank me later. Type in “truck camper strapped to a trailer”.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That was pretty awesome! He’s a clever dude

Probably my favorite part of the video was how much Zues is a member of your family. My current camp set up is a very small tent, two pop up canopies (I often only use one), a shower tent. My doggo Chloe always goes with me. But next summer I am planning to upgrade to a Runaway camper. My tent is so tiny hard to get in and out of. I have to dress in the shower tent and everything has to go in my car. It will be nice to have a cozy clean place to sleep. I don't need the other comforts of a camper - bathroom or kitchen. I live in a dry shack so I haul buckets of water at home. I have daily showers down to a science and a composting toilet is my everyday life anyhow. I should also add that I have a K9 Sport Sack and a basket for my bike for Chloe so she never gets left at the campsite no matter what I'm doing. That would make a difference.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Allison, it sounds like it will be a much deserved upgrade, for you and Chloe! That is some serious diligence. Tents, shower tents, bathroom logistics - it’s a lot of work, and it wears thin over time, I think.

You guys are very entertaining and you have some very good ideas.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

For me - shell all the way. I was stealthily sleeping around NYC and no one every knew. Once I slept in a paid indoor parking right in the middle of the city.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that must be an adventure. I hope you have a good pair of earplugs. I’ve taken naps in Brooklyn before when I was so exhausted and couldn’t make it that last bit home.

Thanks for the comparisons. My old truck camper just hit it's expiration date due to wood rot. I'm now considering options. As you get older, a cozy middle of the night bathroom has a lot of attraction.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

I hope we gave you enough information! We love both setups, but where you are in your life matters a lot. We aren't ones to complain, but the bathroom/shower is really really really nice :)

@kelvindodd5577

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound - Yes, great information, well presented. I'll check out your other videos on making Truck Cap/SUV camping better. I'm looking at another camper tomorrow, but spend a number of nights in the back of an SUV that has the rear seats modified to allow the use of a good mattress. Thanks

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@kelvindodd5577 we have a few more in a playlist, so hopefully they help out. Just a mix of some of the things we’ve tried throughout the years.

You guys deserve 1 mil subs.... Thanks for the information.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you so much. That probably won’t happen, but we welcome your optimism. Glad you found the video useful!

I had a Lance years ago, and while it was very comfortable, the resulting rig was clunky. When I just wanted my truck back, It was a huge chore to remove the camper ( those things are heavy), and it had to be stored at a storage lot, which is another nuisance. Today, I am starting over. I have a new pickup truck, and purchased a new shell for $1500 (a deal). Since my truck is also my car, good mileage is a must. The truck is a full size Ford, but is the light duty version. What I am shooting for is a nimble set up that is easy to prepare for travel, and just as easy to put away when not in use. So far we have done a lot of dispersed, off grid camping what would be difficult in a larger rig.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Ed, totally understand. You got a sweet deal on a cap, especially with prices right now! I think one of the best things about the cap is what you said. It’s nimble. You can just go. It’s hard to describe just how important that can be. For us, our dog changed everything. I’m pretty sure we’d still use the cap and maybe waited (if ever) to get a camper.

@edp2260

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Camping is an art. To me, it is all about being there. My brother only uses a tent; a van or a truck camper is too much for him. I have a cousin that does a yearly off grid camp out with friends where they all haul in houses with garages: 5th wheel trailers plus untility trailers ('garages' for the 'toys'). It is all good. Right now I am trying to refine my technique and get maximum use out of what I have.

As a pet owner, I totally get it. But, as the one who does 100% of the care of our home...the LAST thing I want requires the care and cleaning like home, when it is supposed to be a camping/hiking trip. I miss my babies too (3 cats, 2 dogs, plus a few ferals). But it is totally worth it for me to pay a trusted college student in working young adult to care for them, and keep an eye on our home. And believe me, we pay very well. Plus, as the one who does all of the prep, design, and loading for any trip...I like the challenge of making my 1999 Ford ranger ready for boondock or tent camping. I live in Utah, and there are so many roads you wouldn't want to take with a truck camper. But, thanks for the video and I wish you all the happiest of adventures.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Completely understand that. At times we're a bit overwhelmed with the care required and miss the ease of just being able to leave on a somewhat whim. You have some great adventures too! We loved Utah when we visited Bryce (and hopefully much more soon)

The video shows how much storage depends on the camper model and manufacturer. The north wood greek wolf is equipped in size and has good storage space.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right. We’ve seen other ones with very very different configurations.

You guys are hilarious! At first I thought you guys were weird but then I found your funny weird and that works for me! 😂

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha, thank you! Did you happen to watch our original Lance tour video too? The funny weird is there and there’s a bloopers section.

Very informative and entertaining 👏

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Manuel, glad you enjoyed it 😁

Awesome stuff!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hi great video We purchased a 14 foot camper from Taylor coach similar like a truck camper We wanted something small below 3500 lbs but still have all amenities small enough to go places we could not go with a big camper. Enjoy

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

thank you! and that's great. everyone's situation and comfort level is different and you just have to get what works for you, even if that changes. I remember we met an older couple at Big Bend years ago who had a truck cap, then camper, then trailer, then a motor home, then megahousebus, then scaled back down to a motorhome because the megabus couldn't navigate certain roads! We joke that eventually we will just get a compact car and stay in hotels haha

First of your videos I've seen, prompted by passing a neat-looking truck camper this afternoon. I like your logical method of coming to a decision, I like your sense of humor, I like you period. My camping days are over (yes, the damn Army) (and a darling wife who's gone soft on me) but I enjoy the dream. Looking forward to more of your videos.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Steve. Logic is my (our) forte. Army camping is something no one can imitate! I do not miss it. At. All. Although I did just make her eat MREs on a recent trip 😝. Hopefully you find our other stuff interesting. We mostly make informational travel videos, but every once in a, we make stuff like this. Everyone tells us we need to include our warped sense of humor. You might be on to something

Thank you sharing the difference. Wow!! I am interested in the camper shell building it out. Now this is something to think about

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a labor of love for us and all comes down to your preferences. We skipped van life because we use our truck for so much not related to camping.

@Atpeacewithoneself

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thank you for replying, you have a new subscriber.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

@@Atpeacewithoneself oh no problem at all! We try to get to them all. And thank you 🙏

@Atpeacewithoneself

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound ❤️

An Awesome comparison video. I know water is a very important issue. There are many yt videos showing pvc pipe pressurized water systems (also able to heat it other than just the sun heating it) that go on the top of a cap that don't take up much room. It would still allow for your kayaks to mount to the top. It would be a similar look as your canopy. I too have been in a constant debate as which to choose, cap or camper. I did a lot of research and decided for now to go with a used cap and a cap over ladder rack. I plan on putting 2 sot kayaks along with the pvc water system on it. There are soo many videos about heating and cooling a cap depending on what season your traveling in. I plan on putting a roof vent in also. I also have looked into a secondary battery to run additional power that charges from the alternator and /or solar. I have the entire idea in my head and have 90% of the material that I need to do the build. I just need the time and space to make it happen. Safe travels and have a blast. keep up the good work.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Never thought of putting a system on top. The debate never ends really, but isn’t nice to have so much versatility these days? Vans, soft top pop ups, pull behinds … I think in the end, you go with what you have until you can go with what you want. Hopefully you get yours going by the time the weather warms (unless you have warm weather still lol)

PS I love your attention to all who comment🤗 That is super important and responsively wonderful💯🔥

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. We do try. Definitely miss some here and there, but always try to help, especially with questions 😁

@tortugalisa4748

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Awesome, thank you guys💯🤗

Expect dumb humor. We'll be returning from our massive road trip with a bang. Hope to see you all at the premiere. For those interested in our original Lance 650 tour, you can check it out here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJ-GpJSperC-psY.html, and for those looking to check out our original camper shell tour (be warned, the music isn't ideal), watch here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aZeKt9myns_Ilrg.html

Well done!!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 😁

Great Video, we just had this very conversation today. Stick with the cap or go to a slide in truck camper. A perfect timing on your video! Cheers to the both of you, I enjoyed this video! Liked, Shared, and Subbed. (Good sense of humor too!)

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We knew we couldn't have been the only ones with the struggle. They are both great, in their own ways, but no one thing can be perfect forever. Are you leaning more towards a camper now? Or have you dug in and decided to keep the cap?

@lorimullen3680

2 жыл бұрын

The cap saves so much money! He just told me tonight on the phone that while he is traveling out & about, he may as well keep the cap for now so he can stay here & there without being noticed. He just said that, then I found your video tonight! So that was really cool. So as of the here & now, the Cap stays for us.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That it does! I can't even fathom how much money we've saved with ours either. Other than Zeus and our super ambitious road trips lately, the simplicity of the cap can't be beat. And yes, being a stealth ninja is fun too. :)

New fan here...love it thx for tip. I planned to buy a tent first and camp in my yard to see if im ok... thx again

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And nothing wrong with tenting! We still do it haha.

I grew up truck camping with my dad, so I’m a truck camper guy. I also take two sea kayaks on top of my camper. I see the 650 has no ladder or rack system. My 815 came with both. I also built a bike rack for my ladder from Lolo Racks. Not sure how you could haul your kayaks but you might consider installing a front hitch and adding a bike carrier. But for your life style I have the best solution: you can flat tow a jeep. That way you can put a bike rack on a hitch and kayak rack on top. Have a second vehicle to go exploring and a place for storage. I haven’t checked the feasibility in detail but it’s been a dream of mine.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Biggest negative for us is not having the kayaks. Love your idea though with the jeep to carry the kayaks! We’ve seen people towing a small boat for fishing on their campers. We’re just getting into this so I suspect we’re going to get very specific on what we prefer. Maybe we even upgrade the camper to an 815/50 etc

Love it! Great video! And, is Mr. Mister The Poet Laureate? I mean, profund...."Drop Bombs" AND "Ice Cream IS Ice Cream!" Spectacular use of Mother's proper English! Just teasing, I found this video to be very informative and appreciate the time you took to lay out the pros and cons. Safe travels and may Zeus be ever so comfy!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha maybe in another life! 😂 We are trying to infuse our videos with more humor. Glad you enjoyed it and safe travels to you too! We just got home after three weeks in the camper and I have to tell you, while it was great, I’m totally eating pizza, gyros and bagels tomorrow! Waistline be damned! 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Camped in all of it…… my travel trailer is stored in the shop I have a 7/7 travel lite on my f350 …..this works very well for us

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

We looked at some travel lites. Also very nice. Is the camper so far your favorite of all time or your current favorite? We have a fondness for each way we’ve camped

I bought a pop-up shower tent to use outside my truck cap camper when I'm remote, but it's useless in the winter so I use fitness showers whenever possible.

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

We’ve used ours with the camper too. But we’re in the northeast so we encounter the sand issue as you. Fitness and/or truck stop showers in a pinch …

Veteran - 100% thank you. And, Thank you for posting this video. Good info.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The ultimate video would have been tent vs van vs truck cap vs camper vs travel trailer vs motorhome, but that isn’t happening! 😁

Great review, but the cost would be such a huge thing for most people that there would be no contest.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Every category is weighted differently and that’s a huge one.

Enjoyed the comparison, and very professional quality! I may be biased but I think a cargo trailer conversion is a good in between solution!! 😉

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! We actually considered that as a solution, but we are both not fond of towing anything. I envy some of the setups people have and how much less they paid. 😆

@bwiesman

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Yeah gas mileage is my nemesis right now, and pulling on snowy roads! Take care and safe travels out there!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@bwiesman yes we freaked out recently while in California. Prices were nuts. You stay safe as well!

As a commercial driver and armchair analyst of over 5 years in how to best approach this conundrum, this is hands down the best video ever conceived of the most innocuous problems. Thank you. Addendum: in concluding this video I firmly agree there may be one singular item to make the call: for me, hands down a bathroom for my daughter.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate your comment! We’ve never done van life or lived out of a tractor trailer (although we adore truck stops), but we figured our comparison would cover the most common issues. The bathroom was weighted heavily for us too. A trip we just took only affirmed that we made the right choice.

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thanks for the reply. I’ve subbed thusly looking forward to your management of camper living. Camper units appeal to me for various reasons but tripping into the GVWR problem after becoming a commercial driver and realizing the shortcomings of my truck, I’ve been reticent to acquire anything befitting an 8’ bed and a 2k payload capacity. So I’m really looking forward to your small camper lifestyle and insights.💪🏽

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Ken! We tend to do mostly videos of our travels, with the occasional video on truck camping. Feel free to email us at magellanandgreyhound@gmail.com if you'd like to discuss anything in the interim. We don't mind and we have quite a bit to say about the GVWR problem!

Great vid folks! I just sub and look forward to your follow up vids. I’m going with the truck camper because of the same reasons you mentioned. My wife and I have a 80 lbs dog the we hate leaving behind when we go places. And SHE will not use public showers. She also needs her own toilet “non negotiable “! I can use a 5 gal bucket)) Thanks !

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s all about who isn’t willing to do what. We completely understand her logic. We are more than familiar with the 5 gallon bucket and peat moss, or kitty litter. 🤣

I work at ARE it's great seeing one of are products on KZread

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great product! 😁

That was a great review/ vs. I love off roading so I just don't have anything yet but saw a video about a company called FLATED. They have inflatable camper shells. I may try one of those out the next time me and my daughter go out🤙 You two are fun 😊 🌟New Subscriber🌟

@MagellanandGreyhound

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just checked out Flated. That’s so cool. I wish they were around or we knew about them years ago. Seems like an easier option than a heavier shell.

@tortugalisa4748

Жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound That's what I was thinking👍

Another consideration is fuel cost. A Truck Camper is a lot heavier and will cause the truck to use more fuel. At $4 a gallon, this could be an important factor. 👍

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Great point! We go down about 2 miles a gallon with the camper. For a truck that is not nothing!

We love our pop up camper. When you leave your pup in the Truck Camper how do you keep it cool when you are boon docking and on a hike? Thank you for sharing this video we really enjoyed it. Mary💕Fred

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! At this point, we always time a hike to align with leaving the camper in the campground with AC for the Zeusinator and return afterwards. We’ve done boondocking with him but not where we leave him unfortunately

Great video. But for $300 you could’ve had a 12v compressor fridge/freezer in the backseat, thus earning the shell a draw on that round. But as a pet owner myself I get it. I, too, have a camper shell for short trips, and a small toyhauler for longer trips. And my dog influences which setup I use.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think that was the direction we were headed with the fridge. We met a couple in a campground that had one and we were smitten. But now we’re even thinking of a second dog. So I think we made the right choice, even though I love the spontaneity of the shell.

Thank you guys my van broke so I’m in the market for a truck camper or shell. I am full time but I live in the city. Honestly feels like another van maybe the way to go for me.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That sucks! Don’t know much about vans, but they seem like the quickest way to get something setup, and they are probably the stealthiest of all options 😝. Good luck, it’s such a weird time to buy anything these days

@StephenAldaco

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound tell me about appreciate you guys!

This was great, love your humor and creativity. As you allude to, not all categories are equal in importance...wondering if you could go through your decision tree on why the Lance, vs Adventurer or other similar sized rigs I may not know about, also why not theLance 850, which is rated for 1500's as well, lastly curious about your mods that you allude to in terms of suspension. Thanks again...yall are great!!

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁 - The reason we went with the Lance was because a neighbor in a campground had one and gave us a tour. It was love at first sight. We looked at many others (Palomino etc) but felt we liked the Lance the best. We went with the 650 instead of the 850 partially because it was a huge leap from a camper shell and we want to start small. We really don’t need much and figured if we needed bigger later, we could do that. Suspension (rear) - we added a sway bar, airlift springs and heavy duty shocks. Rides nice and sturdy now!

@bbgregory1884

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for quick reply…

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@bbgregory1884 no problem! We’re not a huge channel and enjoy talking to people. 😁

@mannymotta2174

2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great. Do you work from the road? Is taking the camper off a pain? Thanks

@ReSprout

2 жыл бұрын

​@@mannymotta2174 Hey Manny! Greyhound here. No, we're just regular people, both have jobs at home. We take a few trips a year. Our channel probably makes us look busier than we are LOL. Amazingly, the camper can be taken off or put on in about 15 minutes. We saw it happen in a campground and that was on of the selling features for us. We talk more about it in our tour video if you want to see it!

A well written and funny script. The acting was great too. Filming and editing was professional. The information of your compare and contrast is excellent thus very helpful. Your video made me remember that when I fly I never paid for first class. I reason that the extra cost for the comfort of a big recliner for a few hours in the air could be better used to buy a big recliner for my living and used everyday. I bought a new Ram 2500 twenty months ago just prior to the Pandemic. I had plans for buying a Lance 825. I quickly invested over $,3,000 making the Ram ready for it. Lance Wiring Harness and installation $180 Bed liner Spray-in by Line X 639 Truck Bed Mats (Horse mats) 110 Torklift Truck Camper Tie Downs, Turnbuckles & Locks 1,335 Air Suspension and installation 885 Total $3,149 Then I had to hunker down on my home recliner for the last 20 months. I am glad I never bought the camper thus having to pay for storage all this time while having no use for it. Your video provides me with a great analogy to my first class air travel reasoning. How many days out of the year will I be on he road to justify the additional cost for the comforts of a camper over the savings of enduring sleeping in a shell? And while on the road what other comforts could that money buy? The $3,000 I spent to make my Ram “Heavy Duty” ready for the duty could have been used to buy the shell. I will keep you two posted as to what I decide to put on my truck. My Thanks, Bert.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Bert, thank you! We appreciate the feedback and are glad you didn't catch our earlier (not as good) videos. 😂 I think your reasoning makes perfect sense and we aren't really first class people either. You really did hook everything up in preparation! Years ago, I thought about buying a motorcycle, but then I realized I really just wanted the motorcycle, but didn't really have the time like I wanted to ride it to justify the cost. We loved and still love camper shell camping, but it was time to upgrade for the reasons you saw. We just got back from a massive three week road trip and I think we would've quit much earlier if we had the shell. Definitely let us know what you decide to do though.

@albertkillackey8114

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound I have been meaning to reply with an update of what we decided since Nov. and finally am doing so. We were going to look at shell but finally found a Lance 825 and drove from LA to Vancouver, WA and bought it last Nov. Since then I have been doing several mods including a solarsystem, a custom hitch extension with folding steps mounted on a hitch receiver welded upward on the extension and more. We have just returned from a 15 night trip up the Pacific coast from LA as far as Ecola State park, OR and then down I-5 stopping at Burney Falls and Yosemtite National Park on the way home. It was a bucket list drive in search of lighthouses and waterfalls. We are considering doing it all again but maybe spending much more time at several locations including Mendocino, CA which has been frozen in time since before "Summer of 42" was shot there, and even before James Dean sat on the curb on Main St. there in "East of Eden." Burney Falls and the nearby town of McCloud and also Mount Shasta are also places to spend more time. We will book a few nights at Dusty Campground on a lake very close to Burney Falls. The camp is actually on a dusty but well maintained gravel road which runs past an old train bridge; the one where the boys in "Stand by Me" run for their lives. We also need to return to Cottage Grove, OR and continue hunting for the remaining covered bridges we failed to locate on this trip and the train bridge seen in the beginning of “Stand By Me" where the journey begins for the four boys. In Brownsville, OR we did find the Green Bridge used for the walking home scene. Finding filming locations are a fun way to find off the main road locations and the good people who live there. Today we returned from Carlsbad St. Beach campground. On Monday we will head east to Joshua Tree National Park in search of wildflowers. Here is what we have learned from that road trip and a few other stays for several nights at Carlsbad State Beach and other places. For us our shout bed crew cab 4X4 with the 8'6" camper is perfect. Our first stay in it was for three nights on the sand at Pismo Beach. Another big advantage is we can fit in must regular size parking spaces either at rest areas or at food stores. Also, since we are not towing a trailer we are not restricted to 55 mph. Since we try to not drive at night it sometimes helps to go over 55 mph to get to our destination before nightfall. We also learned that gas was 25% less in OR and there is a 12 hour max stay in rest areas. That is perfect for boondocking on the road between campgrounds. Again, thanks for your informative video which provided us with some leverage to get on the road.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bert! That's great that you found a Lance. They are still hard to get these days. That sounds like a great trip you're on. Yosemite is very high on our wishlist, but I am unsure when we'll be able to get out there. For a parked as famed as that, what were your favorite things? You will love Joshua Tree. We didn't really see wildflowers because we visited during December. Totally agree about the parking space! No matter how big the camper seems, it's still only one parking spot, and that's a huge advantage over pull-behinds. How long is your road trip going to be?

@albertkillackey8114

2 жыл бұрын

​@@MagellanandGreyhound I will need to make several post below to complete the list. We left home on 3/28 driving north on CA State Route 1 until it ends at US 101 and continued n orth along the coast of Oregon. From Ecola park in OR we drove to Portland and then headed south. We have returned home for a few days and then headed to the one of our favorite campgrounds South Carlsbad. Again we are home but heading to Joshua Tree next week. We have camped there many times as I have a 17.5" Dobsonian telescope to search the dark shy. Next week a crescent moon will rise after midnight which is a cool thing to watch before going to bed. In the last four weeks we have driven over 3,400 miles. Here is an edited version of my bucket list for the CA and OR coast. It is edited going north from Carlsbad, CA and list the spots we want to see again while spending more time there. Some of the text is not my writing. CA-1 (Carlsbad to OR) South Carlsbad State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park are public beaches and State campgrounds known for swimming, surfing, skin diving, and surf fishing. When staying at Carlsbad we always try to book a “Bluff top campsite.” That puts us right above the sandy beach. The view out of the window from our camper table includes; 1, dolphins surfing in the waves, 2, large groups of Pelicans in single file using the wind being pushed in front of the waves to glide without having to flap their wings until the wave crashes and then with a few flaps they go up and over to the next wave looking for fish inside the waves, 3, whales when in season, 4, U.S. Navy warships and U.S. Marine Blackhawks involved in training exercises as Camp Pendleton is 12 mi N and Naval Base San Diego is 36 mi S. Crystal Cove has a special campgroung built on a hillside with each campsite having a level pad and a full ocean view. When whales are migrating they come very close to the shore here. Hearst Castle National Historic Landmark The joint concept of William Randolph Hearst, the publishing tycoon, and his architect Julia Morgan, it was built between 1919 and 1947. Known formally as "La Cuesta Encantada." 2hr 21min / 136mi N of Santa Barbara along PCH at 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon The Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery 6mi of beach. The best viewing area is 1.5mi S of Point Piedras Blancas. Free 7-days each week year-round, but the population grows between Oct-March and can reach 17,000. 90mi S of Monterey, 5mi N of Hearst Castle in San Simeon on Hwy1. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Near Carmel by the Sea, the ultimate nature reserve-a place where you can scuba dive with sea otters and gray whales in the morning, visit a historic cabin in the afternoon, and then sunbathe with seals beside a cobalt cove. Pfeiffer Beach State Park, Great beach w/ Purple sand. Near mile marker 47.2 on Highway 1, the park is located 26 miles south of Carmel. Big Sur warning. The influx of visitors combined with a lack of bathrooms has led to what Fodor's characterizes as "disgusting roadside consequences." Considering that California has faced a string of deadly wildfires over the past several years. In 2016, an illegal campfire in Big Sur ignited the three-month long Soberanas fire. The glowing sun appears in the"keyhole" of the Pfeiffer Beach rock in Big Sur. We were there in March and the highway was almost empty. Pfeiffer Burns State Park is home to 300' redwoods over 2,500 yrs old. The 3,762-acre park was established in 1962. 53mi / 1hr 15min N of Hearst Castle and 12mi S of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park at 52801 Highway 1, Big Sur, McWay Falls A true bucket list waterfall. Fresh water spills from this 80-foot cliff directly into the waves of the Pacific Ocean. Sad but the beach isn’t accessible to the public. However that is what keeps this scene so natural and perfect. The"keyhole" of the Pfeiffer Beach rock in Big Sur glows when the sun appears in it. Happens for a few weeks with January 6-14 maybe being the peak. Bixby Bridge Erected in 1932, the concrete reinforced arched mega-bridge (Length: 714' feet Height: 280') is still impressive today. Seen in many movies as a symbol of CA coastal driving. Pictures worth posting are captured on both sides of the bridge. one of the most photographed bridges in CA due to its aesthetic design, "graceful architecture and magnificent setting". 120mi S of San Francisco and 13mi S of Carmel, just S of Castle Rock on PCH in Big Sur.

@albertkillackey8114

2 жыл бұрын

Carmel-by-the-Sea A must see, and walk, Cal beach town. Also, walk down onto the beach and look N to a view of a wide white sand beach. Filming location of “Play Misty For Me” (1971). Dave's House at 162 Spindrift Road, Carmel Highlands. Tobbie’s house was also on the st. “Basic Instinct” (1992) Catherine's beach house - 157 Spindrift Road, Carmel Highlands. Also, Nick and Catherine on the beach - Garrapata State Beach, 7mi S of Carmel-by-the-Sea along Highway 1. 17 Mile Drive Must bring your own lunch, cheese, wine, binoculars and camera. This is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline and passes famous golf courses, mansions and scenic attractions, including the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock and the 5,300-acre Del Monte Forest of Monterey Cypress trees. If the ocean has high surf the photos at the “Restless Sea” will be very beautiful. If the ocean is calm you may see Otters eating there. The Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival in happens in April. The Concours d'Elegance classic auto show in August Allow half a day to drive, stop, drive, stop these 17mi. Slightly N of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and just S of Monterey exit CA-1 (PCH) at CA-68. Monterey Bay Aquarium Must see the feeding of the sea otters. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org/visit/admission-tickets Pacific Grove Must see the Monarch Sanctuary. Free from sunrise to sunset but monarch docents who assist with viewing are only there from 12pm-3pm as available. It is highly recommended that you go to the Sanctuary when a docent is present. Monarchs arrive in the Sanctuary towards the end of October, and leave around the beginning of March. The monarch population peaks the week after Thanksgiving. 1073 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove Pigeon Point Light Station, 115,' since 1872. The state park it's set on has trails to additional vista points. Jan-April, you might see whales-and at nearby Pescadero Marsh and Ano Nuevo State Natural Reserve, you’ll find birds and elephant seals. Hwy 1 going N from Golden Gate Bridge Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena Mendocino, A rustic-chic romantic small coastal town. Fall brings the rains producing a bumper crop of special mushrooms which some believe have amatory qualities, making this an ideal destination for couples. Close to two state parks and situated along the California coast, Mendocino’s natural beauty is second to none. The town center, meanwhile, is brimming with Victorian homes, high-end restaurants, luxury lodging and art galleries. November through April, visitors bring their binoculars to look for humpback whales as they migrate south. Fun fact: The vast majority of the town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was also a filming location for “East of Eden” w/ James Dean; Summer of 42 w/ Jennifer O'Neill and Gary Grimes (Hermie’s house 45300 Ukiah St, 45035 Main St is the scene where Hermie carries groceries for Dorothy. Kelley House Museum. founded in 1973 "to collect, preserve, protect and share the rich history of the Mendocino Coast." It interprets Mendocino's logging and shipping industries. Donation jar at the front door. Walking tour $10. In the heart of the historic district 45007 Albion St., Mendocino (707) 937-5791. www.kelleyhousemuseum.org/ Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum between Point Arena and Cape Mendocino, just south of the community of Caspar. It has been a federal aid to navigation since 1909. It is part of the California state park system as Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park. 13800 Point Cabrillo Dr, Mendocino The Lost Coast, Highway 1, or Pacific Coast Highway, is one of the world’s most famous road tripping routes. It ends in Mendocino County, merging with the 101 freeway. But the coast itself carries on. This is the Lost Coast, a 25-mile section too wild for that wiggly highway to continue through it. Now it’s a whispered secret among backpackers who get this landscape of foggy forests and driftwood beaches (pretty much) to themselves. Mattole Beach, You have to weave down misty, ribbon-like Bear Creek Road and rattle down Lighthouse Road, bumpy as a xylophone, to get to Mattole Beach Campground. It’s worth it if you manage to nab one of the 14 (tent or RV) spots right by the treacle-colored, driftwood-strewn beach. This is part of California’s ‘Lost Coast’, too wild for the Pacific Coast Highway to cut through. There are no hook-ups but each site comes with a fire ring, picnic table and rugged, romantic views. BLM Mattole Campground, Petrolia Arcata, Towering redwoods line Arcata's trails, snaking to a deep blue Pacific bay that juts up against the town border. Since the increased regulation of the logging industry in Arcata, the forests have seen a sort of natural renaissance allowing them a resurgence of growth not seen in centuries. Humboldt Redwoods State Park. 53,000 acres, twice the size of San Francisco. And of that area, about one third is old-growth redwood forest, which pans out to be the largest collection of old-growth redwoods in the entire world. Whether or not you'd enjoy a hike through the sky-grazing redwoods. Avenue of the Giants Scenic Highway is a 31mi bucket list scenic highway running through Humboldt Redwoods State Park with the roadway too close to these precious giants. We will return again someday soon. Standing next to these trees cannot be put into words or onto film. It is a former alignment of U.S. Route 101. The southern entrance is just north of Garberville, the northern entrance is 15mi S of Fortuna. Redwood Forest Nothing in the natural world provides the kind of perspective like the Redwood trees of Northern California. These ancient giants soar some 350 feet into the sky and can only be found in this precious portion of America. To stand and hike among these 1,000-year-old coastal redwoods and sequoias is soul-uplifting and life-changing.

Camper shell on F-150 hybrid with 7.2 kw built in gen. All the power you will ever need for fridge, heating, ac….game changer

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds sweet!

You made some good points, but I think I could swing your vote to be more skewed to the shell by one simple trick...and connecting tent. I have an 8' long bed tent and a tent that is of the same maker, that sits on the ground behind the truck. So, the tent on the ground connects to the tent in the bed…like a gerbil cage, HA! Like I said I have a bed tent, not a shell…but…you can connect just about ANY good-sized tent to ANY shell (back of a truck) with a few modifications (those videos are out there). So your vote for space, eating, bugs, ect would all go to the shell. AND!!! The ground tent doesn’t have to come out. So if you are “stealth camping” just put the ground tent up in the next stop. AND!!! Consider this…you can also connect that ground tent to another ground tent (Which I did, and I love it…a bit of set up time but not as bad as you’d think with the new “pop up” tents). So, you can have a mud/changing room that leads to a main/living tent that is connected to your bed. Just know that the tent is a tent…it still gets cold but for the most part you are dry.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! A tent is indeed a tent! And being dry is way more important than being cold haha. We’ve seen these a few times before actually. We even had one - different than yours - that connected to the cap pretty easily and made a kind of large foyer extension. I think for us the category of dog became too important. We just couldn’t keep him cool enough or warm enough with the cap and therefore couldn’t do some extreme hikes while he lazily slept all day. 🤣

Love the video! I love the idea of a truck camper. Buuuut we have 4 kids. So we bought 33 acres of land and are putting a prefab 16x24 cabin on the property. Maybe one day we will hit the open road

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes this camper will not accommodate six 🤣. Probability says though that half your children will get the itch to travel, so be prepared! 33 acres sounds like my idea of semi-seclusion though, especially if up in the mountains

shower update $15 - 18, in Oct 2023. I am just sharing as a trucker.

@MagellanandGreyhound

10 ай бұрын

Great info, thanks! It’s been awhile for us :)

For the fridge I think truck cap camping is better. You can pick the size and model you want. And aren't limited to the small freezer that you get in the camper.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

I can definitely see that. Would you store it in the cab or back in the cap? For us we couldn’t fit much in the cap since there were two of us

@Raynor88

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound Its just my dog and I, so I'd have a large one for that back and a small one for when I'm driving. I'm still trying to find a fridge I like and won't break the bank.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@Raynor88 everything seems to be breaking the bank right now 😕

I have no experience to be honest but in my eyes … I would prefer the van camper 😊 excellent presentation guys! A big dilemma..

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

It really is a big dilemma lol. 😜

I really like the cab over campers, however, one needs a strong stomach if you get one. A friend asked me to go up to Flagstaff and help him pick up a cab over he saw on craigslist. He bought it and we drove a newish Dodge Ram 2500 (not tandem) pu with air bag over rear axle from Flagstaff Az., down to Phoenix on I-17. In Flagstaff we picked up the Lance cab over, nice setup. By the time we finished the trip he made the decision to sell the camper and get a trailer, all the hairpin turns with the top heavy constant threat of tipping scared the hell out of him, me too. Out west and if you can avoid the Adirondacks, Tennessee and a few other locations, there aren't a great many places in the US you can go to avoiding mountain travel, east-west on I-10 perhaps.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a really good point. I don’t have a good stomach when a passenger haha, but the beefed up rear suspension has really helped us. I’ve driven down the Big Sur section of the PCH and I’m a little scared now. That must have been some experience for him to pick up it and offload it that fast!

I don't know if you mentioned it but MPG goes hands-down to the camper shell; getting nearly what the truck alone would get. But, there are "things" in between a truck cap / shell and full-blown truck camper, such a a these bed rail mounted popup camper. Harker Outdoors EDC is one of several... not much heavier than a truck cap at 400# for a full size pickup, lower than that for mid-size trucks... even for a Jeep Gladiator... 1/3 the price of the typical truck camper, has tons of place for camping gear, since the bed is totally clear; leaving room to haul stuff when not camping. In fact it will fit into my garage - 8x18 overhead door. MPG will be about 18 - 19, where a truck camper might be 11 - 12. Setup or tear down is between 1 and 3 minutes. Features a 58" x 84" bed platform that raises when not in use.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, hands down, for the shell. We definitely lost 2-3 mpg with this thing. I think you’re spot on about the pop up campers - they were the next logical step for us under normal circumstances. But between our dog and now building a home from scratch on raw land, it made the most sense for us to jump a few levels 😁.

Very enjoyable clip! Might I suggest you take this same review and assign different weights to each Category? For instance: the cost has a much greater difference than, say Stealth as truck stops and (most?) Walmarts allow and have many non-stealth campers. Doing this would be very interesting and would give someone like myself a bit more of a grasp on the true differences. Love your style! Keep it up.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That is very true and a great idea for a future video - I’m not sure we’ll redo this one 😁. Cost is always a big factor. If you can afford one but not the other, your decision is kind of made for you. Our dog was a big factor too obviously and I suspect a big factor for many.

@leeuniverse

2 жыл бұрын

All the Walmarts I've been seeing these days have BANNED overnight parking, any sort of loitering, etc.

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@leeuniverse we haven’t seen one in awhile that allows it. Not only do they post those signs everywhere, just a few months ago we saw security harassing a group of van-lifers DURING the day about loitering.

For me its being able to stand up indoors vs less gas mpg, upkeep, and huge cost difference with the slide in camper. We might be doing a camper shell next year, then upgrade in a couple of years to a travel trailer. I personally don't see the advantage to a slide in camper vs travel trailer. For 30k I cant get a bigger travel trailer. The two biggest advantages to a travel trailer for me is how fast I can drop it, and I still have my bed for gear. Plus there is room for the kayaks, and the possibility for a camper shell camper for short off grid trips and the travel trailer for the home feel. Not trying to knock your choice. We should all camp the way we love best. I've thought hard about a slide in. There are too many options, lol. Choices are a good thing, safe travels! :)

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

That’s why we made this video. It was tough for us and we want to help people that may be stuck or curious too. I’m with you on the standing though. Very underrated! We thought about a travel trailer, but we are both uncomfortable with towing. Plus we liked the idea of still taking up only parking spot. The good news for all of us is there are so many ways to get out there now. I personally don’t see myself wanting or being able to afford Elon Musk’s cybertruck, but to each his own! 😁

@charleskessler1905

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound agreed on all points. for the last year or two we have talked about the truck shell turned camper idea. we will most likely go this way for now. just because its fast, and cheap. plans change of course, but our current goal is to keep that set up even with a travel trailer, so we have both options at all times. plus we would love to get into some kayaks. its just time and money. no cybertruck for us money, or not, haha. who knows we might wind up in a truck bed camper too. lollol. thank you for the reply, have a great weekend

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@charleskessler1905 I think having both to switch to (shell/trailer) is a great idea. I personally found the shell to be great for short solo trips too. Haha or maybe you’ll have all three!

@IWillSmurfYou

2 жыл бұрын

@@MagellanandGreyhound great points too!! Ughhh i cant decideeee

@MagellanandGreyhound

2 жыл бұрын

@@IWillSmurfYou well I don’t want to be the tiebreaker, but whatever is currently easiest to try first is maybe the way to go?