Why We Need 4x4 - Slot Canyon & Missed Adventures - Full Time RV Living 

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Having lived in the desert, you may want to consider a handheld gps that doesn’t rely on cell service and can download topo maps. Carry chains they can help in sand. If your trailer has a hitch, maybe a small motorcycle/bike. When you camp, move the mount from the trailer to your truck and you can explore on the bike places where your truck won’t go. Carry a compressor in your truck so you can air down your tires and reinflate when back on firm ground. Don’t over deflate or you could pop the tire beads.

I don't know why you guys haven't hit 100k subs yet. You do a great job.

Such sweet animals. You can tell they are very loved and cared for❤

Love the sculptures, very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I love your videos

Good move knowing your vehicle limits. Have been all through this area and sometimes will come around a corner and hit very soft sand that builds up due to wind. Another thing is to be very aware of the weather. You do not want to be here when rain is happening even a few miles away. That’s how washes are made. There are a bunch of sculptures out there as well in the area between your location and ocotillo wells off road park. This is my first video watching the two of you and liked it very much. The presentation style works well voices are easy to listening to snd your enthusiasm for discovery brings excitement to the journey. Will be searching out and watching more. And yes, the wind just hoes on and on and on.

My heart was pounding when you guys went thru that narrow passage; didn't know I was claustrophobic until then. Glad you made it out safely, and thanks for the great TOUR - thumbs up!

I applaud you both for being sensible and not taking risks.

I like how you guys listen to your intuition..... great 😃

Wow, now that's some incredible scenery!! I wonder just how many layers there were that made up those "Slot" canyon rock formations, and how long it took for it to look like this, wow, how extremely interesting, thank you for sharing David 👨and Jenni 👩, you guys are so AWESOME!!!! And Butters 🐱, just, what were you doing laying under Dad and Mom's truck out in rattlesnake country, you really scared your Auntie 👵 sweetheart, but, oh boy, you sure looked cute!!!! I love how you made it into Mom 👩and Dad's 👨 movies. You all 🐕🐈🐱🐰🐇should be showcased because you are all truly that gorgeous!!!! I love seeing you enjoying yourselves, it makes me so happy 😆!!!! Thank you Jenni 👩and David 👨for loving on Butters 🐱, Sweetie 🐕, Min 🐰and Tat 🐇, I love ❤ seeing that beautiful love ❤ that you have for each other and between yourselves, keep it up, you're all so precious!!!! Enjoy your adventures, be safe, smile happy 😊 smiles and always kiss 💏 goodnight!!!! ❤ always, ❤ Auntie Didi 👵

FYI. If you eventually go the motor home route make sure your tow vehicle is a 4WD, not a AWD. We enjoyed seeing and talking with you guys in Quarztsite at the park. Enjoy your travels.

Watched a couple of your videos and noticed you seem to always use IKSON for music....I like.... Regarding your dog hiking....see...told you you need to come South....we have plenty of sites....and we let our dogs run! Hell, some counties here in NC don't have leash laws....anyway, enjoying your videos....nice travels...stay safe....

Someday, when you're old like me, you'll be so glad you documented your adventures. The Slot and the sculptures are amazing. Thanks for including some footage of your fur babies.

Very nice and entertaining clip. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you know this but if you park your RV nose direct into the wind it will make it more stable. Also keeping your truck hitched to the RV will further stabilize it during those really strong winds. If you have a downloaded map of the area (there are apps) on your phone and a GPS on the device one can navigate even when there is no phone reception since GPS signals are pretty much everywhere. Thanks again.

great video on the solar install.

David and Jenni, thank you again for another excellent video. You really take us along with you with your photography, music and honest commentary. I look forward each week to see your next adventure. Thanks again for sharing with us.

Your videos are great. I am a 4wd beach nut and came across your video of you two and friends on the beach. Keep up the great work.

In high winds, perhaps wearing clear swim goggles might be helpful to protect your eyes. The high winds sure can be rough there. The rock formations were stunningly beautiful. Thank you! Re/ a tow vehicle, there are also 4-wheel drive fuel trucks available.

Hi guys, another super video and isn't the canyon magical. Looks like it's been carved by the rain, wind and sand. Bryce Canyon in Utah is very similar in some ways. I think the holes in the rock faces are made by moisture seeping into the sandstone when it cools and when it freezes the ice pops out along with some rock. Cool experience. And very wise not to continue without 4x4 on your rig. Tacos look awesome! Stay safe guys and keep up the good work.

Jenni and David Another great video with fabulous scenery! Good for y’all that you listened to your inner intuition and 86’d the other trail and turned around on your 1st trail hike there..... Thank You for showing Sweetie, she is such a beautiful dog.. And showing Butters.... so cute And we got to see the bunnies! Be careful driving where that soft dirt and sands are!

Next time when you encounter a sandy road and get stuck lower your tire pressure to 15 psi all around to float on top of sand

Great video....had me a tad fearful for you when the loop was no loop......before you decided to walk back the way you came. Great footage. You guys are becoming one of the better channels to watch about RVing. Keep up the good work!

Very cool find guys! I am not sure if it has been mentioned yet or not but in Google Maps you can download "offline" maps when you do have service. We did this recently when we went to an area we knew wouldn't have service. Safe Travels! -Thomas & Stacy

I'm very impressed with your wind screen equipment in that wind!

Just found you channel its great. I know you got a lot of good suggestions on 4x4. Should also consider a winch for current truck.. they arent that expensive and its worthwhile investment when in the boonies. Then later on, the 4x4 consider diesel . They pull like crazy if you ever go bigger on the trailer you already have the truck for it. in fact they drive better with weight when towing. Motors go forever 500k to 700k miles on those things is common. Good luck.

Just following you all is the best guidebook! Great video!

As always another great video. I pull my 5th wheel with a 4x4 and only needed 4 wheel drive once so far. When I go out exploring, I bring my folding ebike with fat tires along with me. It fits in the back seat area of the truck. I know that’s where the your pets ride, so you could put them in the bed of the truck. Since I do mostly boondocking, I also use it when I get to a new site, instead of unhooking the trailer I just pull it out to locate the best site. Very handy. Works great in the sandy washes and can get into some areas the Razor cannot.

Good call guys! Better to be safe than sorry! Great spot and looks like you had lots of fun anyway. Now you have something to look forward to next time you visit that area. Travel safe and enjoy!

That looks like a lot of fun.

Wife and I just finished watching...another super cool video. I told her that I feel as if you took extra footage of the lovable furballs just for us! Lol, loved it, thanks guys!

This is so great to see guy's . Awesome 🐕 en so sweet little 🐈 . Up to see you next video David & Jenni 😎🤔🤗

I have just been watching your channel for a little bit now, but you are doing a great job. This is a great video and you did the correct thing on both the trail and the drive. Very cool sculptures and the detail is amazing - thanks for showing the feathers. I am sure you have some method you use to be safe, for example, letting your family know where you are going on your hikes and when you plan to be back. I am getting old and think about these things more now and especially since I travel to some remote places. Thank you again. By the way, I also like your camp site reviews.

You kids are so blessed... And I love laying here watching you kids out there having a good time enjoying God's creation that's why HE created all the beauty for us to enjoy... Keep on having fun kiddos enjoy every moment to its fullest and know that when that moment is over there is another one waiting for you to enjoy.. Those moments we call it the present because it is a present from God all we have to do is open the present moment and enjoy it... So be blessed kiddos... BBE 👍👍🤗🤗

I caught a very large bird stalking my dog. I grabbed him and ran. Look up. And watch out for " the birds". Especially kitty. Peace. P.s. I love stuck videos.

Be safe.....

Loved that slot canyon. So beautiful. We feel you on the 4x4. We missed a lot of adventures because no 4x4. We left Arizona this year determined to get a Suzuki or something that will get us back on those roads for future adventures. Safe travels.

It looks really cool..! Wonder why there are 9 haters?.. Its beautiful!!!!

Awesome video, never knew about this place... Thanks for sharing.

That was a good decision. Specially out there, people aren’t always around and if they are, will they help?

Awesome job!!! Really cool scenery in that part of the country!! I especially liked the GIANT Batman shadow on the top right side at minute 7:25!!! Lol....as always, keep the great videos coming and happy and safe travels to to all! 👍🏼

It was a lot of fun watching your shadow when you were talking about having to turn around on.the dirt road. You are a hand talker! Happy trails

I wonder if you realize just how fast your climbing in the numbers. So much faster than the average tuber. It is, in my eyes, because you are so well rounded in the publics eyes. 1 Your pet owners and involve your pets throughout your video's. 2. You both have been together for quite a while but, your like the fresh new young married couple on the block. You aren't afraid to show your passion for each other. 3. You explain your video's really well and show awesome places. 4. You boondock and that draws one group, you camp in parks and that draws another group. 5. you have included your families in the video's, that hits another group. 6. your understanding and way of explaining technology draws another group.. You nd Jenny working as a team brings in another group. See how it goes ? Vaudeville called it a schtik. Giving your audience what they want. In your cases and other tubers, are showing real life travels, adventures, relationships as it really is ..

I enjoy your videos, one thing to keep in mind is that you can air down your tires quite a bit for traction in the sand. you wont believe how much more traction you'll get by dropping the pressure to 25 PSI or something like that. I've gone from buried in 4wd to drive anywhere I want just by letting air out Just carry a pump to bring them back up.

Time for a winch.

The problem with a Subaru and others like it is the lack of ground clearance. Friends at Less Junk More Journey had a Subaru and were challenged by the lack of ground clearance. My Yukon XL 4WD has enough ground clearance that I can go most anywhere. You also want a vehicle that has a low range 4WD for those situations where you need added torque to pull out of difficult places. A Cherokee, Wrangler, Compass, etcetera have good ground clearance and the option of a low gear ratio in the 4WD. Also, make sure you can tow the vehicle without having to disconnect the drive shaft.

loving the animal loves.

I own a F150 4x4 but it can get stuck easily because of the tires that are on it, so make sure u buy the tires for the type of environment u may be in. Tires are the differences even in a 4x4.

Good call on turning around. It's better to be safe than get yourself in a predicament. Cool sculptures and Park. Sweetie looks very sweet. 😀

Excellent video...as I was watching you guys go through the rock formation area I could help but wonder do you ever meet snakes and other things along the way?

I grew up just south of where you are, and in Feb. it is always windy.

Am I glad I found you guys. We will be in that area next winter and I know where to get camping and POIs though out the area. Can't wait till you get to southern Utah. Thousands of slot canyons. Check out Antelope Slot Canyon in north Arizona. Remember to carry lots of water when in the desert.

Great vid. The first shot of y'all driving towards the mountain on the two lane paved road, looks exactly like the end of The Terminator. When Sarah Conner is driving off in the distance. Just something weird I noticed.

Jenni’s cooking is always so delicious looking! Yum!!!!

Great video. I've lived here my whole life and didn't know about the slot canyon. As far as the wind goes, it really sucks. We live in the High Desert and it seems like the wind has been blowing for a month now with only an occasional day here and there where it's calm. As soon as our RV is out of the service center (warranty work), we'll be hitting the road. Getting antsy waiting 🚐🌴🌵🌲

Thanks for sharing. You two made a wise decision. The soft sand could have been a big problem, especially with 2WD and those tires. Better to make it back to the trailer than to be stuck overnight in 30 degree temps and having to leave the truck and walk back to the trailer. 1. Even if you called a tow company, most will not go more than 100 yards off road, if even that. They say you must get to a hard top road and they will come for you. I know this from calling the tow companies in Baker, CA to see if they would come out into the Mojave Desert and they all said No! 2. Agree with what some of the others have said...Air Down the tires before going on soft sand. Also beneficial for having less vibration on washboard roads. And like they said...you must have the means to air back up after leaving the dirt roads. Check out the ARB pumps that run off of the battery. They are the best. 3. If you really did need help and had no phone service, you could communicate urgent and emergecy needs via the Garmin In-reach device or the Spot Generation-3. This way you could email or text your contact person to call the tow truck, or if needed send out an SOS for air or land rescue. 4. Next time check out the location of the parking lot on Google Earth and the outlet of the slot canyon, and then you would know which direction to take to get back to your truck. You could even plot the track and use your handheld GPS to guide you. Clearly I have been in your situation before as a solo off-roader. Take care and keep having a great and safe journey.

A new subscriber here! I find your vlogs very fun and interesting. I am glad I came across your channel! I don't mean to be negative, but I find the music sorta irratateing.It just repeats over and over, the same tune. Other than that I am enjoying watching you guys! Went back to the beginning and I am watching them all. But I have to say the same music over and over is a little bit nerve wracking. Other than that you have a great channel!

I heard a camper trailer can be blown over at winds around 75 miles an hour unless the wind is coming right at the front maybe hook your pickup up to it with a head on wind

That’s an awesome looking hike!!

Did Slot Canyon: I swear to God it was in a Toyota Sienna (front-wheel drive only). The last stretch to drive to the trail there were, as I recall, two short spans where it looked like I might sink into the sand so, for some crazy reason, I gunned it and scooted across the sandy portions.

Slot Canyon looks like the place where Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves went into Rivendell.

Great video, sad you couldn’t go to the second trail but safety comes first. Hey dose your cat and sweetie get along?

Slot Canyon made me think of the movie “27 Hours “

You guys should consider installing an ARB air locker to deal with you 4x4 getting stuck worries.

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What fun!

love the vid but please get a couple Hydration Bladders. If for some reason you got loss or worse something fell on one of you, no such thing as too much water. Trust me, at fires, you can get in trouble quick when the sun is blazing down on you if you aren't properly hydrated. Also it's worth noting that many people have accts that viewers can donate to and for some strange reason if you post a PO BOX people will send free stuff to you.

I really enjoy following along on your journey! My husband is going through your solar instal videos now in preparation for installing ours. Slot canyon looks beautiful!

I can't help but think that your puppy is very aptly named :-) Also wonder if you have a limited slip or locking differential, perhaps not ..... they can make a big difference. Ram calls it an "anti-spin" differential. We had a 2WD Ram without it and successfully pulled a 3500 lb travel trailer coast to coast. Then we bought a larger 6000 lb travel trailer and although it had enough power to pull the rig, it couldn't make it up our steep 40 degree driveway when we tried to leave on our first trip with it simply because the one driven wheel couldn't get enough traction. Imagine our surprise :-) Also can't help but be impressed by your sensibilities. Many others would have headed down that road with 2WD and not considered the consequences.

Have you looked at Alltrails.com? It shows the loop for the slot trail. The cool thing with alltrails is the app lets you have offline maps.

Hope you got your spray in those canyons for the nasties !!! They don't call 'em Badlands for nothing....

Cool vid - Annza Borrego is an awesome area.Who shot the deer so you could have venison?

Congratulations on finding the Slot. It is a hidden gem that many people miss. Too bad you didn't take Sweetie. I agree that you have to be careful at Anza Borrego about the Cholla and dogs. As you probably noticed though, the trail through the slot is pretty sandy. We have taken our goldies up the Slot a couple of times and they were fine (see this pic: c1.staticflickr.com/3/2203/2271633545_07b83dfe19_b.jpg ). They really seemed to enjoy climbing along the ledges on the walls of the wash. You are probably aware by now that Ocotillo Wells is a very popular off roading area. You can ride through miles and miles of the badlands out there. If you are staying a little longer out there, the desert wildflowers will be blooming. That can truly be spectacular.

Do you guys ever worry about leaving your trailer all by itself in the wide open desert like that? Any issues with people ever trying to break into it?

Another great video. Yeah, it is windy over there, mainly due to the proximity of the mountains. My tow vehicle is a 4X4 dually, I can go just about anywhere. Not towing my 5th wheel though. What are your summer plans?

That vidoe is nice thanks an love yall

If the wind is that bad, I need to get your mic. lol. What mic do you guys use in your filming? Thanks for sharing and have a great day! - Shane

They're going to be lots of wind out there I work down south down that way 3 to 4 times a year

Search “ getting unstuck with a 2x4” and keep a couple of pieces of 2x4 and a strap or two in the back of the truck....cheap buggers 4x4 yeehaw

wow !

Oh no....=( That is never good. Do you guys have kites? Seems that would be fun weather for that.

get the jeep! hands down!

Getting stuck with no cell service is not good! We have been out west numerous times and the wind constantly blows and blows hard!

No dogs: cause not everyone picks up their dogs 💩

For 15k I thought it was a 4x4 lol, I had a 2004 for 9k 4x4 no rust 130k miles on 33s last year. (Sold it before I deployed) Maybe it’s because I bought private party not from a dealer? Had a big fourfabs front steal bumper too. Y’all please stay safe and some sort of radio incase there’s no cellphone reception

I can’t imagine the history of that trail...who walked it, etc. Just be safe!🚍

You could have easily made it if you aired down your tires. I wouldn't call that a 4wd needed road.

there are off road recovery companies.

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So how many farts in the camper.When you sell......that is a big toot negative

.......okay........so maybe i'm not lovin' that skinny trail between those rock walls........not my definition of 'fun'.........sorry 'bout that guys........:(

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