NOT A GOOD DAY! Lake Mead. RV HDT BIG Rig Travels. RV Life. Fulltime RV Lifestyle. wild adventure
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Published 2024-03-28
The weather forecast is for snow and high winds. But we're in the desert! That makes NO SENSE at all to us. And we're in California. Crazy weather for sure. Especially for the coming White Out in the valley.
We also may need Matt's Off Road Recovery MORR for this one. It gets ugly fast and David is not a happy camper.
From the East, we came out West to enjoy a nice warm winter season and to experience some first time activities for us. Although the winter weather has been up and down with temps in the 70's to down in the 40's we have enjoyed every minute of it. Our trip is over halfway finished for our westward trek but we have seen and enjoyed some epic adventures.
We are not Snow Birds but we do like nice warm weather and heading west is the best.
We will raise our solar panels and brush them off to power our stay and experience these epic treasures that Mother Nature provides for our enjoyment.
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RV Camping
We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to YouTube channels Suite Travels, Switch it Up and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
Tracks:
State of Play by Christopher Moe Ditlevsen
Tough Act to Follow by Eden Maze
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A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.
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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.
The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
Gotreads.com
Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
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.
BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.
All Comments (21)
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Sondra is a very BRAVE Woman..... after getting the truck unstuck I think I would have given David A LOT of space for a while... JMO
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I was worried we were going to see a Travis Kelce super bowl meltdown for a moment but cooler heads prevailed. I love seeing people helping people when most needed. Great video
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Just constantly amazes me how talented David is, in so many different areas! What is wonderful is seeing him suss something out, see how it was originally done and then replaces the part! Bravo! I can’t imagine the headaches you would go through if he wasn’t so extremely talented!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR RATTLE SNAKES, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I wish I could see what you see out there. But no trees, no water, just desolate. But if you love it, soak up!
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I’m 21 about to be 22, and this is absolutely incredible. My grandparents recently picked up a tow behind 26fter but haven’t gone anywhere yet. I sent them your videos and they love them. It’s cool to see what necessities y’all have and use daily and what problems you encounter. I’m sure others have videos like this but this feels like family interaction it’s amazing. Nothing to hide only stuff to learn!!
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Dave you are aloud to blow your top now & again. You usually are very patient & are very clever guy. Sondra you are lucky to have him as a husband. Looking forward to the Mojave Desert, can't wait. Have a great Easter. Cheers
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Thanks for keeping it real!! We Love y’all!
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Big wheels keep on turning, Sondra and David keep on rolling! Thanks for sharing.
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Loved the shot of the snow billowing in. Thanks for the desert info. Putting Mojave on our to do list. 😎
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When you start the Volvo you should turn the key on and then wait until the engine light goes off before you turn the key to the start position. This lets the engine get ready to start.
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It didn't look like you're power divider was in when you were stuck. Just the rear axle was spinning. It still may not have helped in the sand. Luckily you found a friendly camper to help. I love your channel, you both are very entertaining.
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This is brilliant. You spend 6 months in Alaska and it doesn't snow, but you go to the Mojave desert and run into a blizzard 😂😂. Can't wait until next week.
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I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN SAID. . NEEDED TO LOCK THE REAR AXLES TOGETHER
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One can get a bit heated when you're flat out STUCK, I've been there! Handy man extraordinaire David once again displaying his skills. Very interesting scenery to amaze us AND a snowstorm in the Mojave Desert. What more could one want in an episode? As usual I'm looking forward to next week's offering.
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The neighbors look out and see you guys coming and say "Honey there goes the neighborhood". LOL!! They just thought that they were out in the wilderness!!!!! Great video as always. Thanks.
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😮What a beauty the Mojave Desert is.
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If it can snow in Phoenix, AZ, it can snow in the Mojave desert. Not what one would expect, however. You guys are brave. Thanks for taking us along!
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Great video, great music! I would not have expected snow in the Mojave desert! Definitely would come back to this awesome landscape. Safe travels, don‘t get stuck again, thank god to your shovel 😅.
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I was the neighbor in the pickup camper as you came in. We were there to do some night photography but the clouds, rain, snow and wind kinda killed that plan! I never expected to be in snow in the Mojave desert!
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That went too fast! I loved seeing that snow in the desert. Weird stuff happening. Loved seeing that you all have issues just like anyone else and you just are so prepared that you handle them with ease …mat least one camera. That’s for the entertainment. Happy Easter and safe travels.
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Always look forward to your videos on thursday. Always very well done. Was jammin' to that outro music !
