When I got married our first home was a little 1952 Alma. It was beautiful with a living area as you walked in the door, a kitchen in the middle, then a dry bath and bedroom in the back. It had mahogany paneling throughout. There was a sliding door to separate the bedroom and bath from the living area. Our first child was born while we lived in that Alma. It was a glorious life and we thought nothing could be better. That as back in the 60s.
We live in Scotland (UK) and have just sold our house and bought an American RV ❤️ As soon as we viewed ours we knew it was the one as it felt like home! We’ve only had it a couple of months and are loving it already! Love watching your videos they are soo informative 🥰
To me, the RV that we choose to live in has to feel like home. We've had some really small camper trailers, but when we stopped for the night, it was home. So no matter what the size, (and some were definitely too small for our family) it has to feel like home. We cook our meals, we eat together, we sleep, and we get to experience new places, all because we have brought our home with us. And it is definitely worth it.
While hiking is nice my wife is in a wheelchair so that isn't happening for us. We enjoy seeing the small towns in America. We tow a car behind our Class A diesel pusher so we can tour once we are parked. Museums are great too. Anything that is handicapped accessible. My wife wanted a Class A and the diesel pushers have the air ride suspension so that's what we have. We absolutely love it. She has to use the bathroom a lot. With the motorhome she can use it while I drive. She can stand up and walk, but only short distances. Then she needs her recliner. We took out one of the couches and installed Lazyboys top of the line recliner for her. Now everyone has what they need to be comfortable and enjoy. We still have our home, but we enjoy trips ranging from one week to two months.
My parents traveled a lot with dad's job after I was born. They raised 3 of us in a 32 foot trailer. When I was six we upgraded to a 10 x 55 which had to be moved with a commercial trailer towing truck. The trailer was eventually moved onto acreage near the California coast and added onto. My husband had the same kind of job. Our first buy was a boxy Hensley - coldest trailer ever. In 1977 we bought a 32 foot Kit Companion with a "tip out". We found a 1955 Spartan 2 bedroom trailer. It wasn't "self-contained" but what they called a park model. It was lovely. Those mirrors in the bathroom were 1/4" thick plate glass! We were sad to sell each of them. We had a couple of small motor homes for vacationing when our kids were young. Now we own a 2016 Retro 177 and except for the wet bath we love every inch of it.
What an amazing video. Over the years we’ve watched you and just thoroughly enjoyed your adventures, experiences, your family, expanding, changing RVs I think you said six or seven times… And I just have to say I’m so proud of the two of you. You’ve come so far and you’re such great parents to expose your children to what you were, sharing with them. Thank you… Thank you for sharing with all of us and just know we all appreciate the advice, the suggestions, but most of all facing a dream. Blessings to you all. Brad Onorato and family Napa, California.
The trailer that you said “the 60s” with the two separate beds in the back and the inside reminded me of the Lucille Ball movie “The Long Long Trailer”. Hilarious move if you’ve never seen it…watch it.
Great video! Cant edit until you get your new Lineage! Nice seeing the Rv museum. You were being funny about the 911 call and dialed 991. I was laughing when Nathan caught you. 😂 Habe a great weekend and week and see you soon! Safe travels.
I noticed a Clark Cortez, my dad had a '64 model, they were made by the Clark fork lift company. They were one of the first to build a coach from the ground up...most all others were and still are built on truck frames....
I retired when I was 56, but my wife just recently retired and we’re talking about buying an RV to see the country on a part-time basis, perhaps 2 weeks to a month or more at a time depending on where we go, how we feel and what we want to see. I lived about a year in a 35’ motorhome many years ago and it was perfect for me. Therefore, I want to buy a 5th wheel. However, my wife wanted a class B until I explained the prices to her. So now she’s settled on a small class C, light the smallest we can find. I on the other hand want one of the largest class c if that’s we go with a class c. Needless to say, we haven’t bought anything yet as we can’t agree on what to get. I know she’d be happier with a larger rig when we’re parked staying somewhere, but I have a bad back so she thinks she’ll have to drive sometimes and doesn’t want to drive anything that she’s not comfortable with. She refused to drive the motorhome we had. We’ll see as time will tell, but I have a feeling we’ll end up with something on the smaller side.
Interested to see how the Lineage does on the road and the floorplan in practice. I liked but not loved what I saw of it so far. I like the paint job I agree on the 'what do you really need?' question. Our Class C was used, it doesn't have all the fancy bells and whistles, but it's paid for. And less bells is less things to break.
I was just down the street from that museum a few years ago taking a tour of the Nexus plant. I'm going back to the area in September, I'll be sure to make it. As far as my bucket list goes all I really want to do is drive to Alaska and maybe the Arctic Circle. I've seen most of this country (all but California and Nevada) but there are some National Parks I'd like to see too. Keep the good stuff coming guys and give the kids a hug for me, hug them tight whenever you can I almost lost a daughter and granddaughter this spring. Fortunately they're doing fine but it was really close for the daughter.
I have enjoyed all of your videos. That being said I had the chance to meet you at a store in Mitchell and called you Mr Hanks, I laugh now. But you seemed in a hurry as well. You are the second RU-vidrs I have met while on the road, and I was a little excited to say hi. Well safe journeys hope to see you on the road again. Next time I will use your name.
I wish I knew all the campers we had names and years. When Bill and I met he had like a 15' camper. You could walk in and turn around and walk out. It had bunks on one side a dinette on the right and a sink for a kitchen. We have had from a 1970's camper to the one we have now 2018 Grand Design. We had 5 before the Grand Design that I can't remember what they were but they were all used except one we bought in 2002 which I know they don't make anymore but it was a 4 season 5th wheel. Cool seeing all the Rvs
My Journey list is up to 5 pages now. It has big things like visiting my 50th state, ALASKA!, to small things like touring Brushy Mountain Prison just 1.5 hours away. I'm trying to visit the places on my list close to home before I start my big journey in just under 3 years.
That BlueBurd motorhome is owned by rhe Keep Your Day Dream channel. They have several videos on it and the previous owners are so sweet. From what I understand, it is on loan to the museum for an extended time.
Very true! It’s definitely all about the memories made as a family! ❤ Although we really think the 27ft Airstream is just about perfect for 2 travelers. 😜
Covered wagon was the first "RV". The sheep camp or "Camp" wagon is something you need to check out, they are on youtube. The GMC is front wheel drive and front engine. On the rotary phone you all failed because you did not lift the receiver and listen for dial tone, it is fun with teens if you find a working payphone. I have a 1985 Princess phone for our "landline" VOIP line. Kids will call all their friends from it because it looks like an old movie phone. Hope you guys stay safe and healthy and enjoy your new RV to try out.
On my journey list, this November, my buddy and I are going to the moon, sort of. NASA is launching our "names" in the Griffin Lander that will survey Mons Mouton, located on the moon's south pole. It's part of NASA's Artemis program.
Good video! We went to the RVMHOF a couple years ago. Loved it and learned so much. And we got to take our dogs in with us. They are pet friendly there and we appreciated that so much. We’ve had pop ups and hard side, built a retro and a teardrop, and currently have a cargo trailer conversion that we love. For us, it’s the right fit for this time in our lives and that’s what matters. It’s small, 7x12, but just right for us and two dogs.
You are right! If people want to travel to all kinds of places they may need to be looking for a unit that will fit in smaller spaces. I wanted a place for a retreat. I don’t tow it. It stays in one spot 365 days if the year and I can use it year round as a base in the edge of the mountains to visit other places in my car or just hang out. I’m not alone and I feel safe and there are 1200 lots with activities going on during weekends and holidays. It works for me.
