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Below is a list of all of our videos. Feel free to scroll through or use the search feature to find the exact video you are looking for.
While visiting Bill Thomas RV in Wentzville, Missouri, we toured the new 2025 Airstream Travel Trailers including a Tradewind, Globetrotter, Pottery Barn, and Classic. We describe the new upgrades in the Airstreams for model year 2025.
This week we stopped in Kansas City, Kansas for a full week. A lot of our time was spent catching up on work and talking long walks around Hillsdale Lake State Park. As with most campsites, we give you a good look at the campground we stayed in.
We recently spent a few days in Nebraska at Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area. During our visit we did a walk around of the park as well as visited the Homestead National Historical Site nearby.
Starlink has become a necessity for us on the road. We have been able to use it reliably at every campground with the exception of Crater of Diamonds, in Arkansas. We both work remotely and are reliant on Starlink for high speed service no matter where we are. What happens when our trusty Starlink fails?
While visiting Utah Lake State Park near Salt Lake City, we visit Bridal Veil Falls, widely regarded as the most beautiful waterfall you'll ever see! We’ll take you on an adventure through our hike with stunning views, showcasing the mesmerizing beauty and majestic flow of this natural wonder.
Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we explore Utah's EPIC landmarks in Moab, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park! In this video, we take you through breathtaking landscapes, stunning rock formations, and iconic vistas that make these parks a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
After a quick stop in Grand Junction, where we took in the beautiful scenery and enjoyed some refreshments, we are off to the stunning state of Utah to spend an exciting day in Thompson Springs' Ballard RV Park and Vacation Rentals.
We spent a few weeks with family in Texas and Colorado before and after the Overland Expo. During the expo, we stayed at Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland, Colorado. If you are planning on staying there, take a look at the sites and amenities, they also have a new loop opening soon with great looking back in spots.
While at the 2024 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO we got to tour some pretty cool overland and expedition RVs.
This weekend we visited the 2024 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO. This is our fourth year visiting the expo. We really enjoy seeing all of the new products and gear that the vendors are showcasing. We visited with Kokopelli, Devos, Rocky Talkie, Garmin, Pecos Outdoors, Earthroamer, Cube Series, Hydrapak, Gazelle Tents, Clean Freaks, Drip Drop, Rockagator, and Airstream, just to name a few.
What are the 7 things that we liked most at the Overland Expo this year and what did we find weird?
After months of feeding our Starlink cable through the front storage compartment of our Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ, under our bed and to the router, we finally made the update to the outside of the Airstream and fished a cable inside in order to have a clean install.
While we were in Oklahoma I had a few things that needed to be done on the airstream. Cleaning the AC return, cleaning the front windows, and lubricating the door latch mechanism.
Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we explore the stunning Lake Eufala and the historic USS Batfish in Oklahoma! 🌊⚓ In this video, we’ll take you through the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Eufala, perfect for fishing, boating, and enjoying the great outdoors. Discover the hidden gem of Dogwood Campground, an under used rv park.
This week we spent some time in Little Rock, Arkansas. We went to Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, where desegregation turned ugly because of the actions of the residents and the Governor of Arkansas. We ate Lunch at Lost 40 Brewery, which we highly recommend and visited the Clinton Presidential Library.
CajunMile are on their way to some western states, but have some time to kill and needed a place to go. We put a poll up, but ultimately had to make a decision based on where we could find a site to stay.
We staying near Chattanooga, TN for a week at Lineman RV Park. There are so many things to do in Chattanooga, there was no way we could see everything. We picked a few place we thought would be fun, interesting, and a little educational - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park seeing both Chickamauga Battlefield and Point Park, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Lodge Museum of Cast Iron, and riding the Incline Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain.
We happened across Georgia's newest RV park in Trenton, Georgia. We found out that the park has a mission to help students with affordable housing during their classes at the Southeast Lineman Training Center.
Our stop in North Carolina took us to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a scenic drive and a few stops. Crabtree Falls was a great 3 mile hike and had a payoff of being able to stop at the water fall for about 30 minutes to take it all in. Our stop in Little Switzerland gave us some perspective of the small towns that thrive on tourism. The Switzerland Lodge has an amazing overlook to the mountains and the Switzerland Cafe had an amazing lunch for us.
Emily and Nick have been on the road for over 8 weeks now. After Georgia and a quick stop off at Sugar Tit Distillery in South Carolina, we spent a week in Marion, North Carolina. Tom Johnson RV Park is well situated to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway, Crabtree Falls, Linville Falls, as well as Little Switzerland and the town of Marion.
Fort Frederica - America's lost colony that holds secrets waiting to be uncovered!
Take a tour with us of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island 🐢 Come along as we visit the heartwarming Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Pavilion on Jekyll Island where injured and sick sea turtles are given a second chance at life.
Discover if Southern Retreat RV Resort in Brunswick, GA is truly a hidden gem or if it's overrated in this in-depth review.
Enjoy a calming day with animals at Animal Kingdom in this relaxing vlog. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature as you unwind and watch the majestic creatures go about their day.
It's date night and we decided to head to Disney's Hollywood Studios and try to ride 5 Attractions and Get Dinner in 5 hours. Can we get it done?
Cleaning the AC return on an Airstream can be a real pain in the neck. Luckily Phill from NOLOX has a kit that can help with that.
We have been in Central Florida for 5 weeks and found out fast that in the heat of the day, a tin can in the sun, doesn't like to cool off.
We spent the last month near Orlando, Florida. The whole stay was done at Johnston Springs RV Park in Kissimmee. The video walks through the goods and bads of the park, looking at the offerings at the park (dog park, volleyball court, bath house, laundry, ponds, and mail delivery).
Come with CajunMile to EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival 2024 for a game of chance.
This is how we do laundry while living full-time in our rv, an Airstream Flying Cloud.
Starlink V3 is a GODSEND for RV Living & Buffalo National River
We visited Arkansas in May and had a wonderful time at Buffalo National River. During our trip, we got to go on some great hikes, we went fishing on the river, and we spent hours kayaking down the river.
We took the dogs to Hot Springs National Park and while there, they became US BARK Rangers! What is a B.A.R.K. Ranger? It's an official certification from the NPS.
Digging for Diamonds and Visiting Hot Springs National Park - Did we find some?
We went digging for diamonds 💎 at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas and explored bathhouse row 🛁 at Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This was en route to the main stop of our trip, Buffalo Point Campground.
Sticky Airstream Windows (Solved) and Palo Dura State Park, Canyon TX
Our next stop on the first leg of this journey took us to Palo Duro State Park in Canyon, Texas. Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the United States. In a lot of ways, I thought it was a little more impressive than the Grand Canyon. The most glaring difference is how easy it is to get to the bottom of the canyon.
We did a few hikes around the area we were staying in, the Hackberry Campground.
After Cherry Creek State Park, we made our way south to Trinidad Lake State Park in Trinidad, Colorado. Not a long trip, but a good one in between campgrounds. Here we were able to go on a few really fun hikes including Levsa Canyon Trail, some of Reilly Canyon Trail as well as a few walks around the lake.
We Sold Our House, We're on the Road + Dewinterizing the Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB
A little surprise in this video, we sold our house and are hitting the road! That doesn't change our plans to head to Oklahoma and Arkansas this summer, but it did create an opportunity to get out and do some more camping earlier in the season.
We are getting ready for a busy camping season. In preparation we spent some time making sure everything survived the winter as well as figuring out how to use our limited space while we plan a multi-week trip.
2 Quick RV Upgrades - Changing to USB-C outlets and replacing Airstream Storage Locks
Buc-ee's just opened their 60th location in Johnstown, CO. We were so excited, we made a trip to the new store to grab some beaver nuggets, beef jerky, and BBQ lunch. Buc-ee's is widely known in Texas and rapidly growing to locations across the US. They are know for their numerous gas pumps, good food, and clean restrooms.
This week we installed our new Micro-Air Easy Touch Thermostat, replacing our Domestic thermostat that came installed in our Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ. This was a very simple install and we spent a little time near the end of the video showing off the bluetooth connectivity.
In 2023 we purchased our A.R.E. Overland Truck Cap to put on our 2022 Ford F-150. A year ago, we published a video that went over the build of the cap and what features we chose and why. A year later, we are doing a brief update on that video covering what we like, what has gone wrong, and what we would have changed in our build.
After scouring the internet for a storage case for our new Starlink V3 with the kickstand, and not wanting to spend upwards of $300 on a backpack with foam inserts, I decided to make our own Starlink carrying bag.
We are very excited about the 2024 camping season. We discuss our travel plans for 2024.
We have some long camping trips planned for this summer and while we can often get cellular service on trips, we ended up in two places last year that had Zero service. We decided that we needed reliable service this year because both of us will need to work during our extended trip.
We chose Starlink and got the standard Starlink Dish, Gen 3 Wifi router and all of the accessories that come with it because we think that, for the price, this will work great for us.
We celebrated another year with our Old English Sheepdog, Bosley!
Buying an RV can be stressful and sometimes overwhelming. We review 5 things to consider before purchasing your first RV. There are more costs to consider than the purchase price of the camper. We detail some important factors you should take into consideration before you make your big purchase.
We attended The 2024 Ultimate RV Show in Denver, CO and got to tour some pretty neat campers. We saw many great RVs including…
Last weekend we attended the 2024 International Sportsmen's Expo in Denver, Colorado at the Convention Center downtown. While it was -4 degrees F outside, we were able to get a little outside fun by looking around the expo.
This is the final video in our 2023 Disney holiday trip series. We do a quick walk through Hollywood Studios, then we head to Disney Springs for dessert at Amorette's Patisserie.
During our Disney trip this holiday season, we visited Animal Kingdom. We had a nice surprise and got to meet the Merry Menagerie. These life-size animal puppets are themed for winter and come out to perform and interact with guests on Discovery Island. You can find them in front of the Tree of Life, typically right around the area between Island Mercantile and Discovery Trading Company. We met many of the animal puppets and their puppeteers were very entertaining.
We had such an excellent time during our visits to EPCOT in November and early December. A standout part of all of the visits was riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. We were both blown away by the queue, the ride and all of the surprises along the way.
In the last of our holiday videos from Walt Disney World trip in 2023, we are wandering Epcot in search of great food from around the world, great holiday cookies, and listening to Christmas and Hanukkah tales told by story tellers from the UK, France, and other locations.
Since this was our first time at Disney for the holidays, we decided another must-do was the 2023 Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll.
We had a blast at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! We got to ride Tron Lightcycle Run twice due to it being down earlier in the day and having a virtual queue for the after-hours party. We stroll the party for cookies and holiday drinks.
We experienced the brand new Disney after-hours party at Hollywood Studios, Jollywood Nights, and it did not disappoint.
We aren't putting up any new video this week as we prepare to spend time with our family. We put together a few minutes of video from the last few years of things we are grateful for and hope you will hang around to enjoy it.
We visit the Denver Zoo for their annual Zoo Lights. Zoo Lights has been held at the Denver Zoo for the last 33 years. With over three million lights, it makes your spirits bright this holiday season.
We go through and discuss the tools we carry in our Airstream and how we use them. These are some must-have tools for us while we travel.
Would you like to tour our 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud 27 ft with a queen bed and a hatch? Come along as we show you the inside of our 27' Flying Cloud.
With 4" of snow forecasted for tomorrow, it's time we wrap up the camping season by winterizing our 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ. We take you through the steps week took to winterize our Airstream Flying Cloud.
I had a quick weekend trip to Nashville with a good friend of mine. We spent just over 48 hours in Nashville, so we had to make every minute count. We were excited to tour the city and view all that it has to offer.
When you think of fall, think of Chocolate! Choctoberfest combines the fun of Oktoberfest, Halloween and CHOCOLATE! The Colorado Chocolate Festival is a day of satisfying your sweet tooth.
As we prep for our next camping trip, we started to pull things out and noticed that there are items that come on every trip with us.
While boon docking, we decided to use our oven in our Airstream 27FBQ. Today we make Betty Crocker's Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies! This recipe is easy, it would be easier to not make all by hand; but was fun to try baking these chocolate chip cookies.
While at the Overland Expo Mountain West, we had the opportunity to tour the all-new, all-electric LightShip RV. The Lightship L1 has a very clean and sleek design. It is 3 times more aerodynamic than the classic travel trailer.
While at the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO last weekend, we got to tour some pretty cool overland and adventure RVs and travel trailers. We took a look at some EarthRoamers, Adrenalin Industries Overlanding and Expedition trucks, Expedition Trailers Voyager, Lance Enduro Adventure Trailer, and the all new 2024 Lexus GX 550.
During our visit to the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West, we visited quite a few vendors. There were four stand out vendors for us that we either made a purchase from or are planning a purchase from in the foreseeable future.
The four vendors that we cover here are: Devos Outdoors, Peak Design, Kokopelli (rafts) and We Boost. The reps at each of their booths were incredibly knowledgable and generous with their time giving as much detail as we needed to understand the product.
Today we visited the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO. This is our third year visiting the expo. We really enjoy seeing all of the new products and gear that the vendors are showcasing. We visited with Kokopelli, Devos, Peak Designs, Orvis, Garmin, Tailgater Tire Table, Earthroamer, UpTop Overland, Baja Designs, Lightship, Timberleaf, just to name a few. We also got to see the all new 2024 Lexus GX, the 2024 Toyota Tacoma, and the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. What were your favorite vehicles at the overland expo?
We use a few cargo solutions from Yeti. This video covers how we organize our camera gear in the Yeti Loadout Go Box 30. We hope what you find is how well constructed the Loadout is as well as how much the Go Box can truly hold. This Go Box contains all of our camera equipment that we use most frequently. The cameras we use most frequently are 2 Go Pro Hero 11s, a DJI Pocket 2, Nikon Z7II, and DJI Action 3. We also use DJI wireless Mics as well as wide variety of mounts for action cameras.
When our Old English Sheepdog puppy was 9 months old, he began having issues with his eyes. Follow along as we talk through his entropion story. We had never heard of entropion, nor did we realize it was common in dogs, specifically Old English Sheepdogs. We start from the beginning and go through what was happening, how we were trying to solve his eye problems.
It's been 10,000 miles and we decided to do a follow up to our 2022 Ford F-150 delivery video https://youtu.be/s9nYnd-oL7M with a complete review of our Ford F-150 Platinum.
We cover everything on our must-have list from the purchase and how that is working for us. We discuss a little about the A.R.E truck topper https://youtu.be/y1OSP1nA7S4 and why we like it. Finally, we cover one fatal flaw that we have found with the Ford F150 and what our dealer's response was.
We boondocked in our Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB for the first time while visiting Rio Grande National Forest in the San Juan Mountains. The campground is located at Big Meadows Reservoir in South Fork, CO. The location is very remote - no hookups, no city lights, and cell phone service. We enjoyed our days by hiking the Cascade Falls trail as well as the Meadows Loop which goes around the entire Big Meadows Reservoir. We also fished the Big Meadows Reservoir for rainbow trout. Getting away to such a remote location was extremely relaxing.
Our first official trip with the Airstream Flying Cloud is in the books and it took us to Sugarite Canyon State Park, just east of Raton, New Mexico. The state park had a ton to offer! We were there for 3 nights.
The Lake Alice campground had water and electrical hookups as well as a dump station on the way out. Camphosts were awesome and we were told twice that we had the best spot in the Lake Alice campground and all of the Sugarite Canyon State Park. Showers were available near the ranger station on the south side entrance. It was a quick walk to the lake-to-lake trailhead.
Prior to our first camping trip, we installed a few things in our 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FQ: a leveling system, a tire pressure monitoring system, and battery-operated LED lights in the bathroom.
The LevelMate Pro+ install https://levelmate.com was an easy install and only took a few minutes. The install of the Tire Minder TPMS i10 system https://www.tireminder.com proved to be a little more challenging. Once we got everything figured out, it became more clear what was going on. And we briefly discuss the setting configuration options as well as the different alerts for the TireMinder TPMS.
We bought our Canvasback Cargo Liner when we had an August delivery date on the new 2022 Ford F-150 truck that we ordered. So the liner came in, but the truck was delayed until December 2022. Once we finally got our new F-150, we installed the Canvasback Cargo Liner, but ran into an issue with the fit. This video is quick install of the Canvasback and what we like about them, but also covers how good their customer service was when something was wrong.
This is not a paid promotion, we just REALLY like Canvasback's cargo liners.
We purchased a new 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQH! Last week we said goodbye to our 2018 Airstream Basecamp 16 , check out that video https://youtu.be/66ujit3m__w This week we talk through purchasing our new Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ with hatch from Bill Thomas RV https://www.btcamper.com in Wentzville, MO. Bill Thomas RV is a Five Rivet Dealer and one of the oldest Airstream dealerships in the US. We are very excited about our new 2023 27' Airstream travel trailer. It has so much extra space!
We have owned the Airstream Basecamp 16 for 5 years now. We purchased it in April of 2018, and in April of 2023 we decided it was time to upgrade our camper. After enjoying 5 seasons of camping, we head out for our last trip with the Airstream Basecamp. We reminisce on the last 5 years with this wonderful little camper and wish all the best to its new owners!
First time using Ford BlueCruise! Hands-free driving can be a little nerve-wracking. Watch as we try BlueCruise in our 2022 Ford F-150 for the first time. This feature makes driving the interstate great, but you still have to watch out for other vehicles and abide by driving laws.
Owning a camper can be a lot of upkeep. You have storage fees, repairs and maintenance, warranty issues, and safety recalls. We purchased our Airstream Basecamp 16 in March 2018. After owning and traveling in our Airstream Basecamp for 5 seasons, we review all of the repairs, recalls, and warranty work we have done through our local Airstream dealers.
Although we have not owned another camper, we are impressed by how well the Airstream Basecamp has held up over the last 5 years. We lived in some pretty tough climates, and feel our Basecamp has weathered the storm.
How do you change license plate lights? We recently purchased a 2022 Ford F150 with LEDs everywhere...the headlights, tail lights, signals, inside, tailgate...everywhere except the two that illuminate the license place in the rear. In this video, I will show you how to replace the two license plate lights for about 7 bucks and 10 minutes of labor. This is a super easy install, and the new LED license plate lights can be found on Amazon or at any auto parts store.
We recently purchased an A.R.E. Overland Truck Cap for our 2022 Ford F-150. In this video we discuss the features we purchased for the A.R.E. Overland Truck Cap as well as optional features. There are many pros of truck toppers, including keeping your valuables secure while giving you extra room for storage. What are your reasons for buying a truck topper?
Last weekend, we got to see a 2023 Airstream Basecamp 20X for the first time in person while at the 2023 Northern Colorado RV & Outdoor show held at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO. We do a walkthrough of the new 2023 Airstream Basecamp 20X and compare it to our 2018 Airstream Basecamp 16.
We visited the 2023 Northern Colorado RV & Outdoor show held at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO. Admission and parking are free. We got to see many new 2023 RVs including truck campers, travel trailers, 5th wheels, and Class C Motorcoaches.
We toured the 2023 Real Lite SS-1608 Truck Camper, 2023 Northern Lite 10-2WB LE, 2023 Hitch 18RBS, 2023 Avenue 22ML, 2022 Valor 41V15, 2023 Phantom 31P, and 2023 Geneva 22VA.
Ever wonder how to recode your Ford keypad? We walk through how to enter our Gen 14 Ford F150 using the Securicode keyless entry keypad code. We demonstrate how to unlock all doors at once and how to lock the doors without re-entering the keypad code. We also show you how to set up new codes (and delete bad ones) in the infotainment screen.
We walk through how to set the memory seats in our 2022 Ford F150 for each person. The memory seats in our Ford controls the Seat, Steering Wheel, Mirrors and the adjustable pedals.
This week we celebrated Bosley's first birthday. What a year it has been! Bosley gained 2 new sisters. He visited 5 states - Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He had his first haircut. He attended training classes. We've gone on several hikes, brought trees inside, played chase and fetch, and romped in the snow outside. He had 2 eye surgeries to correct a condition called entropion and has since fully healed. We are now just waiting for his lustrous locks to grow back.
Are you ordering a new truck? This is the story of our F150 and Ford's communication with us from our order date in April of 2022 until our Delivery in December of 2022. We'll be posting videos of the truck and features in the coming months and wanted to introduce you to the truck.
Denver has had an incredible winter thus far, with 10 inches more than average snowfall. We have 3 dogs - an English Springer Spaniel, a German Shorthair Pointer, and an Old English Sheepdog. They are all very active breeds, so staying in bed all day isn’t an option. I wanted to show you some things we do on snow days, including exercising indoors, baking bread, and walking around once the snow has stopped to enjoy the views. Hope this video brightens your day!
We visited the 2023 Rocky Mountain RV show put on by Windish RV at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, CO. Admission and parking are free. Here’s a link for more information about the show https://rockymountainrvshow.com
We got to see many new 2023 RVs including travel trailers, 5th wheels, and Class B RVs. We toured the 2023 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ, Grand Design Solitude 310GK, Rockwood Mini Lite 2516S, Ember RV Overland 171FB, Keystone Passport SL 221BH, Keystone Hideout 177RD, Airstream Interstate 24GL, nuCamp RV Tag XL, and nuCamp RV Tab 320S .
Today we visited the Ultimate RV Show sponsored by Camping World and Good Sam in Denver, CO at the Colorado Convention Center. Here’s the 2023 schedule for the Ultimate RV Shows around the US http://rvcw-production.herokuapp.com/shows
We got to see many new 2022 and 2023 RVs including travel trailers, 5th wheels, Class A, Class B, and Class C RVs. We toured the Rpod Hood River 195, Keystone Bullet 291RLS, Happier Camper HC1, Vanworks Mercedes-Benz Switchback 4X4, Coleman Rubicon 1708BH, Alpha Wolf Cherokee 22SW-L, No Boundaries NB20.4, Lance 1685, Sol Horizon with Rover Package, Encore RV ROG 12RK, Primetime Sanibel 3802WB, Jayco Eagle 355MBQS, Sprinter Limited 3190RLS, and the Entegra Vision XL 34G.
We are wrapping up the camping season by winterizing the Airstream Basecamp. In this video we walk through some of the steps that we took for winterization. Specifically, we go over emptying the Truma water heater, turning the valves correctly to bypass the Truma hot water tank, running anti-freeze through the pipes, and turning off the power to the batteries.
This is the last video of our trip to South Dakota. We hiked a few trails in Custer State Park around Sylvan Lake, including Sunday Gulch Trail and Little Devil’s Tower with our 3 dogs - a Springer Spaniel, a German Shorthair Pointer, and an Old English Sheepdog.
Another video in our trip to South Dakota trip series. Wind Cave was the second location added to our list once we figured out that Mt Rushmore wasn't enough to keep us entertained for a week. We weren't expecting such a great tour and amazing hikes around the area. American Bison are all over the place while hiking, and at some points force you to re-route.
Alvin McDonald's story was quite interesting, and even more fun when you hear about him leaving people in a pitch black cave because he became more interested in the cave than touring people.
We recently took a trip with our Airstream Basecamp to South Dakota by way of Nebraska. One day we made a day trip up to Badlands National Park and drove through, stopping at nearly all of the viewing areas.
We recently took our Airstream Basecamp and the dogs on a road trip to South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore as well as a couple of the nearby National Parks. After our first night at KOA Custer, we started the day at a local trailhead of the George S. Mickelson Trail. After dinner, we headed to the Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount Rushmore. The next morning we went back to Mount Rushmore with the dogs to see it during the day and to take the dogs on another hike.
We recently took a trip with our Airstream Basecamp to South Dakota by way of Nebraska. On our way to visit Mount Rushmore, we stopped in Scottsbluff, NE for a night. While in Scottsbluff, we visited Riverside Park which had tons of hiking trails along the North Platte River as well as fantastic views of the Scottsbluff National Monument. The next morning, we got up early and stopped at Scooter's Coffee before driving to our next stop in Custer, SD.
We visited the local Denver Airstream dealership and checked out a few different Airstream travel trailer models. We were able to tour a few 2022 Airstream trailers, including a 23FBQ Flying Cloud, 25RBT Flying Cloud (older model), 27FBQ with Bunk Flying Cloud, and a 23FBT International. This was a very interesting tour in that we got to compare several Airstream trailers side by side, so we could easily see the differences among them.
Today we review the steps we take when getting ready for a camping trip. We are about to leave for a week long trip to South Dakota, so I detail bringing the Airstream Basecamp home. We cover checking propane, turning on the refrigerator and meal prepping for our trip.
A few weeks ago, we shared that we were looking for a new truck. We made a decision and ordered a new Ford F-150. We were pretty excited about this and this is a video of our thoughts just after placing the order for our 2022 Ford F-150.
We had another extraordinary week! We ordered a small box from 5280 Produce and made a few recipes from it including Shrimp, Sausage, and Veggie Skillet as well as a Creamy Tomato Soup. We visited Cherry Creek North and had lunch at Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. The lobster rolls are delicious! Then headed to Bonnie Brae for some amazing, homemade ice cream.
I recently visited Grand Junction, CO. While there we drove the short distance to see the Colorado National Monument; it's just a few miles west of town. We entered Colorado National Monument at the East Grand Junction entrance on Monument Road and drove on the historic Rim Rock Drive, then exited the park at the West Entrance in Fruita, CO.
We visited the 2022 MTN WEST OVERLAND EXPO in Loveland, CO. This expo features tons of exhibitors, classes, happy hours, giveaways, test drives, and so much more. If you purchase tickets early enough, you can camp in the open grassy area near the expo, but hurry because these spots sell out fast!
In March of 2022, we decided we would like to find a new truck to tow our Airstream Basecamp, and possibly a larger camper in the future. This video details what we based our browsing on and what we are looking for in our new truck. We compared the 2022 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra, 2022 Dodge RAM 1500, 2022 Ford F-150, and a 2022 Toyota Tundra.
In this episode of our Extra Ordinary Series, our home vlog, we take a quick walk, smoke a turkey, wash the car, and Bosley, our Old English Sheepdog puppy gets his first haircut. Hope you enjoy!
Did you know there are beaches in Denver?!? We took a quick trip over to Aurora Reservoir in Aurora, CO. While there isn't quite as much offered in this park as there is at Cherry Creek Reservoir, there is still an awesome 7.8 mile hike and bike trail around the water and plenty of wildlife to see. The Aurora Reservoir has fishing, archery, standup paddle board and kayak rentals, swimming, scuba, and boating.
We recently visited Rocky Mountain National Park for a few days of camping, hiking, and fishing. We stayed at Glacier Basin Campground for three nights. We hiked to Sprague Lake where we had fantastic views of Hallet Peak. We then brought fishing gear, parked at Bear Lake Trailhead and hiked to Nymph Lake and Dream Lake to try to catch some trout.
Planning a trip to Wyoming? We found a great little place to stay, a little hidden gem - Saratoga, WY! We met Danielle with Discover Rescue (check out their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@discoverrescue ) in Saratoga, WY for a weekend camping trip. We were surprised by this quaint little town. We stayed at Deer Haven RV park. It is settled on North Platte River, a quick walk into town, and a short drive to Saratoga Lake.
Ever wonder what it’s like to live in an Airstream trailer full-time? We caught up with Danielle from @discoverrescue (YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@discoverrescue ) and she was kind enough to give us a tour of her Airstream Flying Cloud 30RBQ. Danielle has been traveling full-time in her Airstream since January of 2022. She originally purchased it to live in, then decided to hit the road. She gives us a candid review of living on the road in an Airstream as well as offers some interesting tidbits on storage, drinking water, and maximizing space in a travel trailer.
Danielle also did a tour of our Airstream Basecamp, you can check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJetEr-GBaM&t=20s
With many people experiencing different issues with the Truma hot water system in their Airstream Basecamp, we wanted to share some tips on how to problem-solve the most common errors. To ensure consistent hot water, we recommend checking the water valves, confirming the Truma unit is plugged into the electrical outlet, turning the Truma control panel on to the proper heat setting, and setting the energy source (gas, electric, or combination).
Last week I took a trip to Estes Park, CO to visit our friends from Discover Rescue (their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4etrBIi7YvYKmlo9nLNGGA ). Estes Park is about 65 miles from Denver. It's a great day trip, or you can spend the night at a nearby campground. We toured Spruce Lake RV Resort where they offer RV camping sites as well as cabins for rent.
We visited Cherry Creek State Park in Denver, CO. There's so much to do in this state park! Cherry Creek Reservoir allows boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, water skiing, and swimming. The Cherry Creek Campground has 135 full hook-up sites as well as tent camping. There are showers, laundry facilities as well as a dump station onsite. The 107 acre off-leash dog park has plenty of room for your dogs to play and even has water access.
Last Saturday, we pulled the trailer out of storage to get it prepped for the upcoming season. This video walks through some of the steps that we took to de-winterize the Airstream Basecamp. Specifically, we go over clearing the lines of anti-freeze, sanitizing the fresh water tank and lines, and testing the Truma furnace and hot water heater.
I made a window cover for our Airstream Basecamp. I didn't want to add any extra weight, so I found this window bra pattern from someone in the Airstream Basecamp facebook group. I used my sewing machine, purchased the materials from Sailrite and Amazon. This whole project took me a few hours to complete.
I traveled from Denver to New Orleans and back in 12 hours to pick up our new Old English Sheepdog puppy. This is our puppy’s first airplane trip. Here are some tips for traveling on an airplane with a dog.
This video is an update/add-on to our original Airstream Basecamp Bed Mod video. The original video (linked below) shows the work that was done, but didn't focus on measurements or how it is used.
This is the MoonShade awning made by Moon Fabrications.
Our first pass was purchased in June 2019 and expired 21 months later (thanks COVID). With the expiration on March 31, 2021, we chose to renew. This is a quick chronicle of the past year and our plans.
In June of 2019 my wife and I purchased a Premier Annual Pass for Disney that included Florida and California parks. We have spent a little over 30 days in the parks since getting the pass 20 months ago. This video is our third and fourth day, spent at Magic Kingdom and Epcot (there is a quick video of Gideons Bakeshop as well).
In June of 2019 my wife and I purchased a Premier Annual Pass for Disney that included Florida and California parks. We have spent a little over 30 days in the parks since getting the pass 20 months ago. This video we spent our day at Animal Kingdom. This video is our second day, spent at Hollywood Studios.
In June of 2019 my wife and I purchased a Premier Annual Pass for Disney that included Florida and California parks. We have spent a little over 30 days in the parks since getting the pass 20 months ago. This video is our trip out to Disney World as well as our day at Animal Kingdom.
We took the dogs and the Airstream Basecamp on a 10-day trip through Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and back to Colorado.
We have had our Airstream Basecamp for a little over 2 years. We had seen this bed modification and had wanted to do it, but never found anything where we could follow along to understand it. So, we jumped and did it with some limited information.