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@dr.steverappleyea4626

Жыл бұрын

We love a Cracker Barrel. Always eat a meal and get some stuffs to show our gratitude!

@MaryWehmeier

Жыл бұрын

Frequently do Cracker Barrel’s. Be sure to talk to the manager and always eat. Say thank you!

@electriccuts

Жыл бұрын

Haven’t stayed yet…

@deanhein219

Жыл бұрын

Never stayed at a Cracker Barrel. Never travel without a confirmed reservation. And why would you use a pee bag? You are towing a bathroom and a 40-gallon black tank. Pull over and use it. Certainly sounds preferable to trying to pee while traveling 60 mph.

@ibMoose2u

Жыл бұрын

CB rocks!!!

Here’s a tip for Cracker Barrel locations, look for the little RV or bus on the billboards. If there is a little RV, you can park over night. Not all CB’s allow overnight parking. Love your videos be safe!!

@RichardCockerill

Жыл бұрын

right on Bubba,get a hotel room

@mattandmariastraveltrailer7265

7 ай бұрын

That is not correct, that means that parking is available for buses and rv's. Always call ahead to make sure that overnight stays are available.

@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. That’s a great tip. I don’t RV. I drive a Prius, which apparently people sometimes live in. I would just want to be able to park among the somewhat civilized people. Walmart has lost its appeal. I want my park amongst the civilized folks and live to tell about the experience.

@GregamazingNinja

6 ай бұрын

Lmao ​@@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club

@GolfMissouri

3 ай бұрын

Love u guys

I was literally at a Cracker Barrel while watching this. I use them a lot. 🙂 Much better than Walmart.

@jerrydixon

3 ай бұрын

Not much better, just much different

I stayed at several Cracker Barrels on my trip from Ga. to Maine last year. As a senior, solo traveler, along with my dog, the best CB was in Portland, Maine. Always felt safe and called ahead to make sure they have overnight parking. Had my meal to go and was able to relax in my RV and there were always several other overnighters there.

You two are true boondockers. No solar, no extra batteries, no generator. I couldn't do it. I love my air, heat, TV, and Internet. We have thought about boon docking, but I have to have my creature comforts. I'm getting older. Y'all are young. You can put up with it. I would consider a power station for emergencies. Just a thought. Enjoyed the video. You two are so funny. 😎

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Great point!

Been there. Those apps you guys mention are good for finding overnight parking sites, but honestly, you can just do what we did and Google "places to overnight an RV in Kerrville, TX", which is what we did, and Cracker Barrel and WalMart come right up. It was suggested that it would be nice if we were to eat breakfast there. CB is not my favorite food, but we had to have breakfast somewhere, and it is the right thing to do since they let us camp in their parking lot. Then, after breakfast, I spotted a cool cast iron skillet in the Cracker Barrel gift store and bought it. I don't need another cast iron skillet, but I am a sucker for cast iron, and I'm very happy with that acquisition.

Dogs prepare you for children, cats prepare you for teenagers

@Healthylivingwithwendi

12 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 that’s true!

Stop, that yarning !! It's contagious

Hardly any CB’s on the west coast, we have found rest areas and some city/county parks that were good for overnighters. We are NOT boondockers. We like our water, power, sewer. It’s amazingly simple to find an RV park along the route except in some big city/metropolis areas. We sure enjoy your videos!

RV Trip Wizard has an entry under trip settings that allows you to select your average driving speed versus using the routing engine estimate. Just increase that as needed until you get estimates that match your average travel time (Trip Settings, Routing and Driving, RV Routing, "Use My Average Driving Speed").

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Craig!

@Nurturing2

Жыл бұрын

Ooh, thank you for the awesome tip!!!

Dogs prepare you for babies, cats prepare you for teenagers. You are ahead of the game!

love cracker barrel and i hope they never change

My cat did the same meowing all the time inside the crate on travel days. I eventually let him out and now he lays down quietly sleeping in the back seat 80% of the trips. He just hated that small crate.

@MSUSpartansRock

Жыл бұрын

Our cat was the same. Now he rides free- some sleeping in the back seat, some hanging out on the center console in the front seat.

@Gruich

Жыл бұрын

My kitty rides free inside class A 32 ft, she loves it, crate is only used for car car runs ,lol

@mobilecouponer4991

Жыл бұрын

Same! Our girl hated the crate, we let her roam in the cab and she was happy as a clam 😂

@littlefarmerette123

Жыл бұрын

Well cats have bladders too. They get thirsty and hungry just like hoomans.

@eyoung6943

11 ай бұрын

Our 4 cats ride free. We have a single, large kennel that stays open, which they can choose to hang out in or on. They’re closed in the kennel before doors are opened. There’s also a litter box in the cab for them. They shard the space with a giant dog (used to be 2). Truck shopping means making sure the pets fit.

I told you we’re getting to live full time on the road. My Dad & Mom had four different motor homes and traveled for 40+ years. My siblings had rv’s. And fifth wheels. So, I’m not new to this kind of life. But the two of you brighten our days. Thank you.

After having prostate removal surgery, I used pads while working for over a year. Nothing like fighting a fire, and pissing yourself, all at the same time LOL

So, we are on our maiden voyage of Full-Time RVing. Today was our first decent travel day since we started on 4/12. Tomorrow once again we have crazy winds coming and we are scrambling to find a place to park overnight....preferably free or cheap. Thanks for showing us that we are not alone.

We FT in a MH so my spouse can get up and use our rest room, get something to drink, etc. any time she likes (within reason of course) - no peepee bag for us. BTW, we passed through Kerrville last Sunday. We overnighted at the Westbound I-10 rest area just east of there. We liked it because it has little pavilions for picnicking and a free dump station too.

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Good to know

@Nurturing2

Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! I didn’t realize a rest stop may have a dump station!!! Thanks❣️

We have 118-gallon bed tank on our 2017 Denali dually. It saves a lot of time on those long road trips. From my RV transport days but saves us a lot of time on our annual camping road trips.

We really enjoy Cracker Barrel! It is so kind of them to allow we RV'ers to stay.

Oh, one more thing, it's better to get to Cracker Barrel early if you want a spot, they seem to fill up quick!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

You should stop at a QT (Quik Trip) some time. Their truck stops have plenty of room. But so do most of their non truck stop locations. They’ve just started adding RV specific spots and amenities at a few locations.

You guys are just delightful! Especially since I see that we get better fuel mileage, AND, we have a solar panel, a LiPo4 battery, AND a generator, AND we don't even full time! Come on guys, get with it!!!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Thanks hanks!!! I’m enjoying watching your trip! I’m hoping to go more full time/part time in the near future. The Cracker Barrel tips really help!! Love your fun! Keep it up!!

My wife and I LOVE your videos ! We've learned so much, and made many purchases and notes based on your videos ! Our first RV was a 20 foot teardrop camper, and we had many wonderful adventures in it. We are now in our fifties, our kids are grown up and moved out of the house, so what did we do ? We bought a fifth wheel ! We live in Southwest Ohio. If you ever are in the area and need a place to stay, let us know. We have a 30 amp dedicated hookup, free of charge. Letting 'er rip in the house bathroom is also free of charge. We love cribbage, and would enjoy a four player game with you.

Love you guys!! I look forward to your Thursday videos!!! Thank You!!!

You folks are adorable, hilarious, and entertaining as heck. Thank you for making me smile...again and again and again.

@shawnarodriguez3352

7 ай бұрын

Totally love them! ❤️

Enjoy you both and DeX! Wishing only open roads and great camping locations for you!!

I’ve done Cracker Barrel once, on a busy road. Was so noisy, but good.

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Road noise is our sound machine! LOL

We have a new 5er with the pull down stairs (which I had decided against after watching a previous video of yours), oh vell, it came with the package. Well on our way down to So FL in January this year CB was pretty packed tight, needed to put our bed slide out and leave those stairs down! Glad we had big cones! Hate those long drive days but hubby is very destination oriented, we had already lost 1/2 a day due to severe storms. We left from 10 degrees in CO, got to Shreveport in 2 days. Ugh! I ❤your videos!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Wow, nice traveling!

When you guys were talking about using the pee bag to hold snacks, it reminded me of working at the hospital and using a [clean] specimen collection hat to hold Halloween candy at the nurse’s station. Iykyk

I absolutely appreciate your videos. We are going to be traveling as CNA's, and eventually getting a 5th wheel. Can't say it enough that your videos are the best for beginner travel full-time.

Love watching your videos & appreciate all the work it takes. You guys are awesome! Renee’ you have the prettiest blue eyes! Your children will be gorgeous 😊

Always look forward to your videos. Thank you.

We love boondocking! We love CB! Hey, you guys better check in next time you are in the area. The driveway will be open. We love following your adventures!

I boon docked at the Kerrville Crackle Barrel with my dog for the Eclipse. It was great

Just heard about CB parking yesterday, and wasn't really sure if I believed it or not...Thanks for a great vid and clearing it up for me! New subscriber, and looking forward to more tips from y'all during my 6 week cross-country trip starting next week (9-6-23). Happy RVing everyone, see ya on the road! 😃

We have stayed at a few CB but I always call weeks ahead and check them call on the day in coming in and we always eat supper before we turn in for the night, all of our experiences at CB have been good so far.

We stayed at the Cracker Barrel in Moss Point, Mississippi going to and coming back from Florida. We arrived late in the evening both times and had no problems parking. The staff was great, had breakfast and hit the road.

My wife and I stayed at a Cracker Barrel in mount airy nc in March going to Myrtle Beach, it was a great stop! And yes we put our slide out!

As always, amazingly awesome amount of info in another great video! Thanks Hanks ! You make my day.

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful support!! :)

I hope we run into you guys one of these days while camping. It’s nice to see people around my age living this life!

Great video Hanks always wondered about staying at a cracker barrel. Always look forward to hanks Thursday

We towed our fifth wheel all day from Guerrero Negro, Mexico, up Baja, across the border and to Yuma, then had to drive around for 3 hours late at night before we found a park with an online checkin. That was the most exhausting and stressful drive of my life.

Great video as usual and love following you guys.

Thanks for bringing us along!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Wayne!

As a truck driver when trip planning I always used 50 miles per hour to figure how long the trip would take. It's also a good idea to stop briefly every two or three hours of driving. Fatigue makes you do stupid stuff. Get a truck stop guide you can get in and out easily. Just remember, while you are playing, they are working.

We really enjoy watching your videos and have been rving for the past couple of years now (weekly trips). We have been staying at Cracker Barrels and only once found one that wouldn't allow us to use their parking lot overnight. We always call ahead for permission. Stay well and enjoy the summer.

Cracker barrel was always a great place to stay, and yummy food 😋

You two (and Dexter) are so cute! I ❤ that you all keep it real for those of us that are dreaming of the RV Life. Thanks, Hanks!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Dexter is the CEO and does a great job!

Great vid. Love that you guys are on an adventure with friends. You do need another battery, maybe solar. A genny would be nice also. Keep the vids coming and thanks for the Cracker Barrel info.

Thank you for another great video! I look forward to every Thursday.

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrea!

its so great to see the two of you out there each week. Especially now that it has been five years in the making. Great job, congratulations! Should i survive my medical issues, I plan to get out there and... "Let er Rip' myself in a year or so. Going from Boating to RVing. Thank you for helping me pass my days waiting on another doctors appointment. If I may, can or would you consider a harness of some type verses crating up Dexie during those long trips? I'm afraid I too, would have some "Salty Britches" LOL Stay well. P.S. 82 degrees in NOT hot, keep heading west... LOL

Love the channel ❤️ we are just starting with the camping world and we are super excited and can’t wait to get started

Some of my favorite rv'ers! Love the content always!

We are leaving Michigan May 1st for 5 months in Alaska. Going to try to boondock most of the time

Cracker-docked a couple of nights ago. Great dinner and a great sleep! All good!🎉

Great video, you guys are the best! 😂❤

Although my cat calmed down after several years of travel, she never did stop squawking completely during travel. After about the third day, she had enough. She passed last year. 😮‍💨I still miss her terribly.

@mapupuce1

Жыл бұрын

🐱🐱🐱😥😥😥

We don’t own a RV but enjoy watching ur videos 👍😊

Loved your video!

Love Cracker Barrel - A wonderful company with great food - always very friendly! Great content again guys.

Tx Loves the villes,brownsville,kingsville,beevile, greeville,brucevile,halletsville,gatesville,gainsville,on and on. Got to love Tx.

@jelkhorncamper6062

Ай бұрын

Stephenville

Glad to see you guys out there having fun! Even though I'm not a newby I like all your tips and ideas. Keep them coming. Mike B in FL.

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

We usually stay at Cracker Barrel all the time. We never park in rv spots, to tight. We chose the outer rim so we have room and can open our one slide

Another great Vid, thanks Hanks

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate!

I'd been searching for Class B+ and C motorhomes to replace my wrecked (deer encounter) 38' '94 diesel pusher and continually come up short. Now I'm searching travel trailers and find that there are ones that would be great for my single senior travel adventures that work well with my Silverado 1500. I have previous experience with that truck and a toy hauler (with H-D Ultra Classic) that was ultra tight. Newer, 20' Grand Designs have it all and now that's been my new search. Your trailer/truck experience inspires me to give it a try.

It is nice you have Cracker Barrel’s around. They had 4 of them here in Oregon but they just closed 3 of them this month. Also, the Cabela’s in Eugene does not allow over night camping.

Really great comedy! Luv it.

Cracker Barrel is a favorite. I do usually get one meal and sometimes succumb to a piece of clothing or two. Glazed chicken breast or mearloaf!

@mouseboots46

Жыл бұрын

I don't even pull out my steps, use only the driver door. (class C)

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Food is too good!

Whew...glad you didn't spill too many secrets about Matagorda...keep it secret. Keep it safe. Again, Great to meet Kyle...Carl next to our site in 'Gorda. We could see our camper at 1:01 neighbor! Wish we could have shared some fresh redfish. Crackerdocking....yeahhhhh....the few we have picked to dock were small and VERY not level. Slide out all the way into the flowers...and hot enough to fire up the generator for some AC. Sorry...not sorry. Crackerdocking is convenient, but unfortunately we weren't able to say long enough for breakfast since they don't open at the cracker of dawn (haahaha).

I'm so happy y'all are enjoying the great State of Texas 😊💜❤️💜❤️

Wish I was out there with you guys. Looks like you’re having a good time to put some miles on. I travel with the cattle dog and a Bengal cat and Rosie runs free in the truck while I’m driving. I have a little carrier for when she goes to sleep sometimes and if I need to, I can walk her in there, but I don’t know that she’s free. She likes looking at the window watching the trucks. Wish you guys the best. Safe travels sending you positive energy from Porter Ranch, California.

Love ❤❤❤ Cracker-docking! I always get dinner and breakfast. I do hope we can keep this option, not only by being courteous and cleaning up after ourselves but also pick up any other trash you see---and don't stuff their tiny waste bins. Take it to the dumpster or take it with you!

@RichardCockerill

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...as if

You two look marrrvelous! Must be the blingwear. Thanks for the eye opener. Can’t wait to see the upcoming videos as well. Love you guys.

Love you guys.

Wife and I stayed at Cracker Barrel in Round Rock, Tx back in January. They were super nice and had special parking for RV's. Unfortunately some fool in her car came rolling up about 2 am and was standing outside on her phone screaming at whoever was on the other end. That morning we went into the Barrel to eat then left. The gal was so tired that she was still asleep when we drove off. Unfortunately the Ram diesel is way too quiet. Wife said never again will she stay at a Cracker Barrel. Keep driving Jeff until we find and RV park.

Another great video 😊

Music gives me images of Kyle doing a cross of a little tap and roaring 20’s flappers. Luv you guys

My wife is a nurse and we are planning on doing the traveling nurse thing and with your Channel I have definitely learned a lot. Thank you and safe travels

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing, Ben! Thanks so much 🤗

Safe travel guys!!

The pecan pancakes at the Barrel are awesome!

Love you guys!!!❤

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

Back at ya! ❤️

stayed at CB Alma Arkansas. It was warmish but after dark when we arrived (we had the only travel trailer there but still didn't put out slide-out) Found a battery powered fan -gave to hubby to put in window. A thunderstorm rolled through middle of night and temperature dropped a lot !!! Great breakfast the next morning .

@HappilyEverHanks

6 ай бұрын

Can't beat those breakfasts! Glad ya'll survived the crazy thunderstorm...it's amazing how those storms roll in so quickly 😬 Stay safe and thank you for your support!!

Kyle Pro tip on the DEF Fill it up at truck stops much easier using the DEF pump then the jugs, especially for you GM guys with the tank under the hood.

You guys look so fun! Wish I knew about all this in my 20's instead of my 60's.

I thought I recognized Kerrville before you posted it in the video. Lived there for 6 years. Love that place!

I just have to say that y'all are fabulous I cannot wait to meet you right now I live in an RV in someone's yard LOL I am renting it so I can learn to live in an RV like I am traveling and then I am going to get a van and build it out and travel the United States with my three dogs I cannot wait y'all have got me started on it and I loved it y'all are teaching me so much I can't wait to get started thank you for your all your help and advice

I truly enjoyed your CB video, I am in a wheelchair and trying to find ways to make it work and see the USA. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. 👍

Thank you so much for a fun video.

Hello Hanks. Great video once again. Not a pro at much here. But thanks Hanks for the Hanks Time i need that too.

We travelled all over the US like this for 3 years. First of all, we only boondocked when the weather permitted. If it was too hot, we stayed in an RV park and ran the AC. We preferred Cracker Barrel’s, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s. Last resort we would overnight at a Walmart as long as it was not located near the interstate and we never parked near the tractor trailers regardless of the location. Always arrived late and left early and either shopped or ate at the establishment.

On our way to and from Florida, we always stayed at CB. Never had an issue, except one night we had to move because at 11pm a construction crew moved in to do renovations on the building.

Forgot to give Dexter a pee bag! Lol, love ALL of your videos guys! Thank you for what you do to make us laugh. Eat at Cracker Barrel.

Subscribed just for the priceless commentary 😉

Your cat said "Get that camera out of my face".🤣🥰

Great info

I remember being young and not minding at all driving long distances but I'm not sure about doing that with a 5th wheel. I've never pulled one and I'm 61 now. I'm just thinking the trailer tugging & pushing on the truck would get old, unless they are designed better than that. We did recently buy a 20 year old Class A so.... Gotta get back in the big truck, driving a ways, mindset this Spring.

@HappilyEverHanks

5 ай бұрын

Hi there! Congrats on getting a Class A! We have always wanted one of those 🙂 we don’t like driving extended distances all the time, but some days it’s nice just to get it over with and get to your destination so that you can relax and enjoy. Thank you for your support and for watching our videos - Kyle and Renee

Love the Hanks with caravan.

Hello friends! We are at Lake Havasu City, AZ and we're keeping our eyes open. We are going to catch up with all you peeps one of these days. On our way to Lake Mead.

You guys rock!

@HappilyEverHanks

Жыл бұрын

No, you rock!