Wow! Check Out This Amazing Rv Life In North Cascades National Park!

On our way from Mount Rainier to North Cascades National Park we were surprised to see this "out of control" trailer. We actually thought it was sliding off the highway right in front of us. We were so wrong.
Was North Cascades really a National Park?!? It sure didn't feel like it, but the entrance sign was awesome! Whale watching finished off our visit and it was spectacular, we actually drifted into Canada!!!
#hdt #fulltimerv #glamping #customrv #customtrailer #rvlife #thousandtrails #washington #nationalpark #whalewatching
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
If I had an Amazon link, it would be here!
We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built, designed semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded to Kansas City, Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Tallahassee, Pensacola and Tennessee just to name a few other areas.

Пікірлер: 57

  • @bigtruckbigtravels
    @bigtruckbigtravels Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comments and really appreciate tuning in to the channel. Be sure to subscribe to get all the latest weekly videos. Safe Travels.

  • @vickimiller6991
    @vickimiller69917 ай бұрын

    The sound the running river makes blows me away.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    7 ай бұрын

    It is so cool and such a neat sound. One of the reasons we love traveling is the different sounds of nature. Thank you

  • @mjcaughman3763
    @mjcaughman3763 Жыл бұрын

    Of course your roof is clean, you were underneath a bunch of cedar trees 🌳

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol... now that makes complete sense... and you would know! Thanks for clearing that one up. Appreciate your comments and thoughts on the video.

  • @larryburkett9628
    @larryburkett9628 Жыл бұрын

    Those guys really know what they are doing. We have followed the ones hauling the windmill blades, and to see them go around a corner as something to see.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Larry it was amazing. We've talked to the Windmill blade drivers and I can't imagine how they do it. Wow! It took us by surprise for sure!

  • @jeannealex2560

    @jeannealex2560

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Larry... Thank you for your kind words... My wife and I did their super loads with GE wind energy for 14 years...we are now retired... You are correct it takes teamwork between the 2 or 3 escorts to get that thing around a corner.... It does create a little bit of a poker factor.. Stay safe

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree Larry. But I'd still freak if we came head to head with one of these rigs. 🥴

  • @brianroth7852
    @brianroth7852 Жыл бұрын

    Robbie, that's called a steer able jeep. The person in the Jeep is about 12" off the ground. Plus 90% of the time he sees the back of the tow rig. Been there done that. Also pulled triples. Both will keep you on your toes at all times. Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726
    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726 Жыл бұрын

    When the rear of the trailer swung over right in front of us I totally freaked out.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    It was very surprising. Definitely caught us off guard.

  • @tex-hogger4974

    @tex-hogger4974

    Жыл бұрын

    Boeing airplane parts en route to the Everett assembly plant, or the Renton plant.

  • @CarolStJohn-ev9ry
    @CarolStJohn-ev9ry Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I grew up in Anacortes so it was good to see the islands again. And that outfit pulling that long beam reminded of a guy I knew that 'drove' a rear tractor for years. He made good money doing that, not everyone is cut out for it. Looking forward to your future travels.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Carol, Anacortes is a beautiful area, we'll be back. Those guys driving the rear trailer deserve good money. Wow! Thanks for the comments.

  • @csmith9189
    @csmith9189 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for the beautiful scenery! Safe travels to Alabama.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. We enjoy traveling and sharing our experience. Glad you coming along on our journey.

  • @billstoys8324
    @billstoys832411 ай бұрын

    You two are now officially our "Hydro Thermo Specials". BURRR!!!! LOL!! Safe Travels.. Doesn't that send a "Chill" up your spine....

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Nice! That sends "chills" up my spine just thinking about it! 🤣

  • @Partner-bg5xe
    @Partner-bg5xe Жыл бұрын

    It's a dream to do what y'all do....God bless y'all....I love watching your video's.....

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. We have to pinch ourselves each morning when we wake up in these beautiful places. Very fortunate and grateful to be able to do this. Thanks for the comment. 😃

  • @petem6846
    @petem6846 Жыл бұрын

    Great visit to North Cascades NP! Yes, it is hard to believe that it is so infrequently visited because it is such a gem as you showed from the road and on your hike. Safe travels and keep sharing this wonderfully scenic videos!

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a very unusual NP, Pete. So I think it's not appreciated since the real beauty of it is in the backcountry. Beautiful area though, we'll be back! Thanks for watching the channel.

  • @carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599
    @carolpowerslavenderdreamsc15993 ай бұрын

    Hi guys!! Watching some of your older videos. When you were in Anacortes, you were only about 20 miles from me!! 😊 30 years ago I worked on a whale watching boat out of LaConner. Best job ever!! Fun seeing familiar scenery. 💜

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh wow! Small world! We loved that area. That would be a super cool job! Thanks for watching the channel.

  • @SuiteTravels
    @SuiteTravels Жыл бұрын

    What a fun video! We love western Washington...it's got so much to see and do. Safe travels to you guys and hope to see you soon.

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys. Lots of cool sights and activities in this area. We'll be back. Safe travels to you as well. Try to get Kellie into some warmer weather! Lol.

  • @seawolff33
    @seawolff33 Жыл бұрын

    Safe trip to AL :) Good video as usual :)

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. I enjoy putting them together and glad you enjoy them.

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We had safe trip but it certainly was not uneventful. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @IanDoberman
    @IanDoberman Жыл бұрын

    Great videos, would like to see the inside of your 5 wheel and the modifications you have done. Did I see a soda fountain?

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment Ian! YES YOU DID SEE A SODA FOUNTAIN 🤩! when we are settled after the holidays we will do a 4-part tour of the rig 1) inside 2) infrastructure and truck mods 3) design process 4) build process Be sure to subscribe so you'll be notified when they are released. 😊

  • @IanDoberman

    @IanDoberman

    Жыл бұрын

    Watched everyone of your videos and hit the like button can’t wait for the next one.

  • @garygiesbrecht3710
    @garygiesbrecht3710 Жыл бұрын

    I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL FOR A FEW MONTHS AND AM HAVING FUN SEEING YOU EXPLORE . I NOTICED THAT YOUR TRALER HAS COMMERCIAL AIR LINES . IS YOUR TRALER A SPACE KRAFT? Stay safe and keep up the fun

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary for the kind comments. Hope you enjoy the channel enough to subscribe and get the weekly videos. Yes, we designed our trailer and Space Craft built it back in 2018/2019. It's based on a semi trailer frame with semi running gear. Air disc brakes all around, it will stop all 70,000 lbs of us when completely hooked up. In the near future, we're going to do a 4 part series on our set up. Thanks.

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and I'm glad you're having fun doing so Gary.

  • @sjeffreyw
    @sjeffreyw7 ай бұрын

    Was that wild game on the gravel bar 😊

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    7 ай бұрын

    Maybe... 😆 🤣 😂

  • @jeannealex2560
    @jeannealex2560 Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys...beautiful places...beautiful scenery...that trailer was being steered by the escort running behind it... remotely....Jeanne would steer mine just like that...however we were a whole lot longer than that...I was nice to the lady because she would make my rear end do all kind of things 🤣🤣🤣..thanks for the video...stay safe...J&A

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Jeanne & Alex we didn't know how that was done until you guys told us. Truly amazing. No control on your rear end, eh?!? I guess you really "Depends" on her, huh?!? 😆 🤣 😂 Thank you for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. Safe travels.

  • @jeannealex2560

    @jeannealex2560

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigtruckbigtravels If you can imagine 240 to 250' long... 14 to 15' tall... And you're coming on to the interstate... And you're rear end (butt) gets there before you do... She would love to do that all the time... All I could see in my left mirror was my trailer 🤣🤣🤣... She would drive her pick up truck-- Steer the trailer remotely And talk to me on the CB at the same time... I did not argue I just said yes ma'am🤣🤣🤣... Stay safe

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeannealex2560 wow! "Yes, ma'am" is a great response in most situations... especially that one! Thanks

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    😳😳😳 wow! That's like a video game on steroids! Thanks again for watching and commenting! 😊

  • @deanwoodard4830
    @deanwoodard4830 Жыл бұрын

    Great show

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    We really enjoyed that area Dean. The trailer did freak us out at first. Very weird. Thanks for the comments.

  • @deanwoodard4830

    @deanwoodard4830

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigtruckbigtravels I really like your rig not seen any with random axles on rv trailer great unit

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deanwoodard4830 thanks Dean. It's a custom 5th wheel based on a semi-trailer chassis. The tandem dual wheel axles are 22.5 tires, same as semi- trucks. Very unique setup with a few out there which are similar.

  • @deanwoodard4830

    @deanwoodard4830

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bigtruckbigtravels probably the best setup I’ve ever seen I’ve been driving a truck for 39 years That’s the setup I wished I could afford THANKYOU

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deanwoodard4830 thank you so much Dean. It's very comfortable. Makes it easy to travel.

  • @waynehurlbut5388
    @waynehurlbut5388 Жыл бұрын

    I am really enjoying your channel. Fun to watch

  • @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    @mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Wayne. We are glad you are enjoying it and will hopefully subscribe to see what's next. 😀

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Wayne for the comment. Appreciate your time watching the channel. We enjoy the travel aspects of this life and the ability to check out unique places.

  • @terrymathis4213
    @terrymathis42132 күн бұрын

    Cool. Boyfriend wants to know if u got steer axel air ride.

  • @ptwhd
    @ptwhd Жыл бұрын

    C4YT😊

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😎

  • @ernestpowell2610
    @ernestpowell261011 ай бұрын

    David do you leave your weather station on the roof all the time ,because I just brought one just like your and mind is installed on the A/C Ernie

  • @bigtruckbigtravels

    @bigtruckbigtravels

    11 ай бұрын

    Great question, Ernest. I take mine down each time. I never run with it installed on the roof. It might be OK but I don't want to take the chance.

Келесі