I know it's an old one but it was fun to watch. And yeah, I really enjoyed it. 90 days from to day, Ginie and I are on our way. Thank you my friend for letting me be a part of your journey. I am Grateful.
@LoveYourRV
5 жыл бұрын
Here is another simliar I did one summer - www.loveyourrv.com/random-summer-day-in-the-life-of-a-fulltime-rver/ :)
@lindakrause8793
5 жыл бұрын
I just found your videos and this is only the second one I have watched. I want you to know that your soft voice is very pleasant and you don’t talk nonstop so it’s very relaxing to watch your channel. Plus, I’ve already learned a great deal. Thanks!
@explor794
3 жыл бұрын
Best way to run a generator 50 feet from your RV lol
@redbearalaska2416
8 жыл бұрын
Best video on quartz side yet.. Thks for taking us along.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TimBarnesPhotography
8 жыл бұрын
Just when I think that retiring in an RV isn't the right thing for me, I watch a video like this and have to rethink it all again. Great video - really helps to see more into the lifestyle. Thanks!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
It"s not for everyone, but many folks just love it. We sure do.
@TimBarnesPhotography
8 жыл бұрын
+Love Your RV Thanks Ray. Used to have a Class C and loved it, but found that as a part timer living in a cold climate (with a house to take care of as well), that I never had enough time to enjoy it. When I did take trips, it was always hectic and hurrying to have fun. From what I've seen of full-timing, it's a totally different animal. Your videos (as well as a few other folks I follow), have given me a lot to think about.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, the biggest mistake people make when the go full time is to act like its a vacation and you have to hectically move around to see everything, they get burnt out in a few months. But, it's more of a lifestyle. We usually will stay 2-3 weeks in an area. Some stay in one area for months
@Running_To_Something
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice walkthrough of the day. My wife said "that's the lifestyle I want."
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
It's pretty sweet. :)
@davelafontaine
8 жыл бұрын
Well done. We really enjoyed our time hanging with you and Anne and the rest of the RV Happy Hour group. Hope we can meet up again some time.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave, we had a good time to, hope to meet up again somewhere. Cheers!
@geraldhenrickson7472
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the look-see into your random day. Very nice.
@theShamrockShepherdWagon
8 жыл бұрын
doesn't get any better than this! Loved it. Thanks
@Desertfox92308
8 жыл бұрын
Nice work Ray! I like the his and hers office set up...everybody has their space! Enjoy the desert:)
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norm, the recent renovations have worked out really well. We sure are. Cheers Ray
@8472BAY
8 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet old beagle.
@Grevlain
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray, I'm the one that suggested the day-in-the-life-of vid. This was great, and exactly what I had envisioned. Looks like a very peaceful life. I'm working towards full-time working-age RV life as soon as funds allow. Thanks so much for your time and effort. Love the channel, and look forward to your vids! -Grev
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Cool, was a good idea! Lots of people really liked it. Wish you the best as you work toward full timing. Thanks Ray
@RxMixer
8 жыл бұрын
A tip of the hat to you for the suggestion to Ray for this video....nice...
@klyonsden
8 жыл бұрын
It uses an extremely low amount of water. Very low! I am going to guess at about 2 weeks of shirts/pants/under-wear...probably 1 gallon per load (1 load-2-3 jeans worth). I am purchasing my 5ver this year and the panda will solve all wash items. I didn't want the full washer/dryer due to its power and water consumption. Only thing is, and its not much, the spinner dries the clothes to about 80 percent. I hang them on a shower rod for about an hour and they are done. I love the PANDA and highly recommend it.
@traveller9625
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice Ray, you guy's are livin the life
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
We are blessed. Enjoying every minute of it!
@KarenCalypte
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have been watching many boondocking videos and came across yours and see you were boondocking in Quartzsite. Was about 7 or 8 min into it and I see you put up a hummingbird feeder. I LOVE hummingbirds, back to the video...be back later....See you have a newsletter, but will have to check it out later as we leave for a short weekend (in our Motorhome) to visit our dearest friend who was our best man at our wedding 54 years ago. Very nice video. Cute doggie. Regards, ~~ Karen
@dreux1635
7 жыл бұрын
Buddy heater is my best purchase ever.
@mrwall1
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray for sharing your day! I Cant wait to be able to do the same in a few years, your videos have given us quite a bucket list of places to see!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome, glad to share a slice of what we see out here. Cheers Ray
@lebon2002be
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray, thanks for inviting us for a day with you. Very nice ! We'll be doing the same within 5 years ! :-)Cheers from Belgium,Roger.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Roger. :)
@peterdavila3045
8 жыл бұрын
+Roger Olivier Yep. My wife and I are on the same time line. Five, maximum, 10 years. Then, it's full-timing for us.
@lebon2002be
8 жыл бұрын
+Peter Davila hi Peter, yes, if everything goes well, we'll be renting out our apartment and starting a long road trip in a motorhome. We stay in touch. Good luck to you ! The date is already set: dec. 17th 2020. Cheers, Roger.
@RVAdventurer8
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Ray!! Thanks for sharing your RVing lifestyle with us through this video!!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
You bet, thanks for watching, Cheers! Ray
@CatheysKid
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy going back and watching some of the old post...like seeing Angie again...head out now and continue a few mods to my small 5th...
@OUMagMan
8 жыл бұрын
Arizona sunrise/set + RV Boondocking + a little Tech info + Happy Hour + Beagle = I reckon you've made it to Heaven my friend! Cheers! Jim@MidOhio
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, pretty sweet! :)
@irfishyib2
7 жыл бұрын
loved the video...I have heard about the number of RV's at Quartzsite but now I can see it first hand with your video....thanks for posting
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :) Cheers Ray
@videomagictv6403
7 жыл бұрын
Beagle is such a handsome fellow. Thanks for a look at ya'll's day.
@deanmay338
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray! Great video. I particularly liked the walks, happy hours, and dinner! ;) Thx, Dean
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean it seems to be a very popular video. :)
@anthonymarino4260
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing the sunset
@lindanerney9896
6 жыл бұрын
I will be at Quartziste next month. Thanks for the preview.
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
You bet, enjoy!
@scottdeney5970
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks.... that was a fun trip of a day at the Q.... Next year for me. Late Sept. thru March, see ya next year I hope.
@46619TAB
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the day, it looks a lot like mine in our sticks and bricks except we have the Greyhound that hate going out in the cold as much as I do and my hubby leaves for his office at 6 am!! We're still planning on year's end for our Thor provided we can sell the house, the stuff, his several dozen pair of shoes, ties, suits and redundant cookware, kitchen products etc. Unless we were to plug in at an RV Park in Quartzsite, I doubt I'd want to make the shows next year, it's too cold out there in the winter and the biggest reason for spending a bundle on a house on wheels was to be able to escape the cold at will. We are so looking forward to sun rises, sun sets, warm weather and long happy hours.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
This winter has been pretty chilly but some winters have been much warmer. I remember two winters ago I was in shorts almost every day. Just never know, I love the sunshine though back home on Vancouver Island the cloud and rain can get depressing. Cheers Ray
@joesilva4479
8 жыл бұрын
great video......liking quartzite boondocking very much........nine to see a little cooking and your sweetheart cool to thanks for these videos. Joe
@Drifter5.7
8 жыл бұрын
Wow, I will trade my firs hour of work for 5 minutes of that life lol! Nice video good details.
@jangoodwater9994
8 жыл бұрын
Loved your video. Can't wait to retire and see Quartzsite!
@JosephBrown83805
8 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the current look at Quartzsite. A lot of years later and it really doesn't look all that much different! My wife's father full timed it for a few years from the mid1990's and early 2000's and at that time we lived in the high desert area of Victorville, Ca. He'd stay on our property then move out to Quartzsite in November so we'd go out and spend some days in our 5th wheel when he'd spend the winters in that area. He always stayed at La Posa South BLM sites so we did too. We had a lot of fun at the swap meets and exploring the area and liked those trips. Now 10 years into our retirement jobs in North Idaho and looking forward to going there again in about 3 years when we retire again. I don't think we'll full time, but I know we will "long time" it and are really looking forward to that. After 10 years in the North my wife doesn't love winter anymore and misses the winters of Southern California's high desert especially since we're both from the So. Cal. area! Question about all your charging electronics in the front bay, do you have any dirt and dust issues with the equipment? Another great video, thanks Ray!!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks, I imagine the only difference is more rigs outfitted with solar and much bigger rigs. I don't think the town changes much, except for some new gas stations and truck stop buildings. I've luckily never had any dust or corrosion problems in the front bay. It does have holes to the front landing gear and to each propane tank area so yu would think it would collect dust. Maybe it creates some sort of positive air pressure or something.
@cchambersglenn
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your “day in the life of a boondocks”. Just bought a new Coachman TT. Have our first journey planned. Have camped all my life, tents and pop-ups. Now I need to travel with my husband!
@kathyfann
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this because I was here last spring and didn’t see really how to get in the Area. I was just driving so I went on to Phoenix
@peterdob8868
8 жыл бұрын
From one Coronation Street fan to another, enjoy your videos !
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@25TTruck
6 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Looking to visit Qsite for the first time this coming January 2018. Thanks for the preview.
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
You bet, have fun!
@passin.timeintx8571
7 жыл бұрын
That was great! Thanks for sharing with us. 😊
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
You bet. :)
@RenegadeTravel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your day with us :)
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@Edogawa1117
8 жыл бұрын
Loved your video. Many thanks for sharing it!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :)
@juliojames5986
3 жыл бұрын
No stress......unless watching the bogus news media ......great times.....get out the metal detector, putz around....Thanks. Enjoy
@HomelightRealtyAZ
8 жыл бұрын
I live in AZ and was never quite sure why of all places in AZ snowbirds like Quartzsite so much. We boondock up at the Mogollon Rim north of Payson at Woods Canyon Lake vicinity... so quiet and nobody around, tons of wood for the fire ring too. Try it sometime Ray.. it is AMAZING. Its a climb though. 900 feet to 7700 feet in 125 miles is tough. even on our diesel doolie. Go as dry as you can. There is free water up there and dumping is only $7.00. Only open from May 1st to October 31st though.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Quartzsite is a social thing for the most part near as I can tell, lot of room to meet up with as many others as desired. It is pretty peaceful later in Feb and March. Sounds like Mogollon Rim is really nice! Unfortunately, we are back in Canada May to Novembers so can't explore the high country, but we have some pretty nice woods and lakes in BC.
@marshafurman5644
2 жыл бұрын
hello...hoping you remember where you got that stunning hummingbird feeder holder...the clear branch that sticks on glass. Beautiful
@LoveYourRV
2 жыл бұрын
Here you go amzn.to/3HXbD4e
@G_RAThbun
7 жыл бұрын
thanks Ray..
@1safariman
8 жыл бұрын
Super video Ray... Never thought you would be watching "Corrie" in the desert... Brilliant... Mike (an exRVer in the UK)
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yup, downloaded of iTunes, only $6.99 for 20 episodes, we just stay behind by not watching it during the summers when we have regular TV hookup then catch during our winter boondocking time.
@33marksman
8 жыл бұрын
great loved it. my wife and i are thinking of doing the rv thing. thanks for the show.
@persuethedream9862
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a look at your day and a look-see at Quartzsite. Planing to go next winter...looks a little to crowded to me though!
@georgezgreek
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Cant wait to get my R.V still on my bucket list, but its gonna happen. Keep postin thise vids.
@RVFreeDa
6 жыл бұрын
So it must be cooling down there now. I’ll be heading that way soon. Love your tour! And that Beagle of yours is so adorable!
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
Yup, it can get quite chilly by December, some freezing nights. Thanks!
@firemarshal17
8 жыл бұрын
That's what I figured. Thanks.
@Lotuslaful
7 жыл бұрын
So glad you did this Thanks:)
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :)
@budmoore8144
8 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO VERY SOOTHING
@markehesse5000
6 жыл бұрын
wonderful video...thanks!
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. :)
@johnnypoppyhead4116
6 жыл бұрын
Like all your videos ..love traveling from comfort of my home..lol ..
@2000talon
8 жыл бұрын
I see yr from b.c, lots of traffic over there looks fun.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yup, Victoria until 5 years ago. Now we summer up in Campbell River usually.
@klyonsden
8 жыл бұрын
Ray, I bought a PANDA washer/spinner and I love it. I don't have an RV yet, but, just months away from owning one. I currently use it while on vacations in a hotel room and place it in the bathtub. No, it doesn't do large items, but, I use the plunger washer thing in a bathtub for bed spreads and such. For me, its better than a trip to a washateria. Meh..preferences I guess
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Neat. How much water does it use? That's a concern for me being that we dry camp often.
@goddess7240
8 жыл бұрын
Why he placed it there...ugh...and the charge controller is about a foot to the right of it about 1/2 foot higher. I barely managed to get the battery OUTSIDE.....He screwed into the roof to secure ONE solar panel and each place he put a screw, it WAS leaking like a SIV. I managed to close them up except for one. He has the cables also coming through the roof at the same location the water is still coming through. I don't know...I guess even I CAN NOT FIX STUPID....as I say all this....I am recalling your comment about having your happy hour drinki-poo.....sounds good after re-living this scenerio I have been living. Some day....I WLL GET the other two panels UP there, the INVERTER UNSCREWED from the LUAN inside my trailer and maybe have some success!!! Thanx for giving the insight to the RV SHOW, get together that you showed. Wow....someday I would love to be doing that too! Thanx...oh yes, about those flags???
@rich2034
7 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@lowellmccormick6991
8 жыл бұрын
Ray, could you adopt me. I'm only 63 and house-broken. I come with a fantastic 16" f4.5 reflector telescope that has goto and tracking ability. I gotta get it out from under the city lights. The views thru it out west, at elevations above 5000' are spectacular. I hope you at least point some binoculars up at the Milky Way once and a while. Even cheap binos work great. Seeing all the places you guys boondock it's obvious that you are in great areas for stargazing. I'm jealous.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
haha. Yes we have binoculars, have star watched a bit, the views in southern Utah are amazing.
@0004612
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! Check out all the Chen trails in your video! They must know about the huge population of RVs in the area......
@kennyc388
7 жыл бұрын
When it's a choice between Quartzsite and root canal work, I'll take the dentist any day.
@sunshinemodels1
6 жыл бұрын
That's really cool! So is your main power source the 4 golf car batteries in series? And then after they get low you use solar panels and generators to replenish them?
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, 2 sets of six-volt golf cart batteries in series then paralleled to form one large 12-volt battery bank. Here is a look at my complete boondocking power system - www.loveyourrv.com/diy-rv-boondocking-power-system/ I've slowly built it up over a few years. :)
@sunshinemodels1
6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.. that's a great diagram on the blog too. We will read up and study this.. We're looking to generate most of the power we need from solar.. if that's possible.
@darrylb4048
5 жыл бұрын
Loved the Sleeping Beagle after her walk. She sure does have a rough job. LOL Nice vid. I live in Victoria and you? Ciao
@hellkatkitty
8 жыл бұрын
we were in quartzite for the rv show. :)
@trenchantsometimes5149
6 жыл бұрын
Angelina - what a lovely name. She's adorable, especially in the other video where she's sprawled on the sofa. Have you ever run into any snakes on your walks?
@LoveYourRV
6 жыл бұрын
No, not in seven winters in the desert. Never have seen a rattlesnake. But we are there when it is generally too cold for the snakes to be active. Once it starts to get hot you have to be on the lookout but we have usually migrated north or to higher elevations where the temps are lower by then. Cheers, Ray
@jonhoad3840
8 жыл бұрын
I like coronation Street I've been on the studio tour its about 3-4 hour drive from me
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Cool! My wife got me hooked on it. We are able to download them off Itunes. Quite comical sometimes. They sure drink a lot of tea, booze and love bacon buttys. haha Cheers Ray
@craigpotter5127
8 жыл бұрын
OMG you watch corrie that's brilliant
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
haha, yup. :)
@waterslouis5331
8 жыл бұрын
Great video very insightful. Does your beagle ever chase jack rabbits? What about snakes? When I was stationed in El Paso I used to go horseback riding and always saw a lot of rabbits. Some were moving fast with a coyote on their tail. I hope to go out west this year. I have a 2015 Open Range 5th wheel. Going to upgrade from one 12 volt battery to two 6volts to give me more 12 volt power. At some point may get solar. I did buy a 3 kW Honda generator as backup power..I enjoy your DIY projects can always use new ideas.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, she doesn't seem to chase things, more interested in tracking down food smells. :) Usually she stays on leash as she tends to wander off on a scent.
@coloradocaretaker
7 жыл бұрын
@ the same spot 2017 and loveing it!
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
Cool! :)
@Toekneepowers
6 жыл бұрын
This video gave me some anxiety Ray when you went into town ...wow what a s**t show. By the end of the video though I was comfy and calm.
@firemarshal17
8 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I can't do that with my travel trailer. No propane appliances or lines near where the heater will be located.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
+Dwight Stewart For some reason I can't reply to your comments, maybe you have your settings too restrictive. The flag is for the Canadian province of British Columbia, comparable to a US state flag. - Ray
@confusedflourbeetle4734
8 жыл бұрын
what you called a RV is a caravan!
@MsBeachboxer
7 жыл бұрын
actually - it is called a 5th wheel lol
@confusedflourbeetle4734
7 жыл бұрын
MsBeachboxer Actualy it is a caravan.
@MsBeachboxer
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe it depends where you are? I think in UK, Australia or Eu they call trailers etc Caravans.... Anyway - when they are sold in Canada that is what they are called. Doesn't really matter - RV Life and Living is the Best! You meet all kinds of great people :-) and see so much beautiful country! lemon slices
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_vehicle A recreational vehicle (RV) is, in North America, the usual term for a motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home. Several definitions exist for RVs and vary by region, including "camper van", "caravan", and "motorhome", but are also used to designate different types of vehicles outside North America, hence "RV" is preferred. :)
@brianpatterson5513
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video always enjoy your stuff. 2 questions have you thought about getting the brackets for your panels to tilt them up and what are your tips for keeping sand out of the rv
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian. I decided to avoid the hassle and extra cost of tilts for the time being and see if I can meet my power needs with just fixed flat panels. Panels aren't very expensive these days and I have lots of roof room left. I also plan to get a panel for the ground, one I can move around and tilt without climbing on the roof. Would be helpful for early morning sun. I have a company offering to send my a 100w flexible panel for review and I plan to make a stand for it and test it out as a remote panel, maybe also have a mount on the truck tool box so it can help us charge up during travel days. That will be a summer project, though. :) Best way to keep sand out is to have an outside mat and swap to inside shoes. If the wind starts blowing shut the windows. But sometimes it's hard, if the dust is fine it will just get in there. It's not so much about stopping it just limiting it. It's one of the reasons we have shed fabric materials in the rig in favor of vinyl and leather, easy clean up. Cheers Ray
@brianpatterson5513
8 жыл бұрын
+Love Your RV thanks ray and yeah the panel situation makes since I have the renogcy 200 watt kit without tilt and does good for my needs but I haven't added a inverter yet so just 12volt draws. and yeah I hear ya about sand still gets in. thanks for response
@goddess7240
8 жыл бұрын
Hi, I haven't seen many of your videos.,....so would you let me know what the flags are on top of the Cougar? Also, please tell your wife she is very lucky to have a man who respects her sleeping time. Good job man! Oh and while I have your attention..I am so jealous of your knowledge with the batteries and solar etc. I have had an awful expereince trusting others to put mine together. I just found out that my unsealed 12 v battery, that was placed INSIDE on the floor...where I sleep....is NOT SUPPOSE to be inside, but outside vented. All the other mis-steps are too many to mention but the problem is this..I don't know how to do it all AND being alone (as in singular person, no helper)......it is very frustrating. I have 3-100 watt Renogy solar panels. One 1000 watt inverter and the charge controller that came with it. The man "I PAID" to install the Inverter, stripped the screws that are holding it on the wall of the cargo trailer, midway between top and bottom.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
We have a happy face flag and also a province of BC flag - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_British_Columbia Sorry to hear about the lousy install. :(
@jimbrownza
7 жыл бұрын
That ground must be hell on the dogs' paws?
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
Our beagle hasn't had any problems, but she is small and pretty old and slow now so doesn't do a lot of aggressive running. Main thing that can be trouble in the desert for her is cactus needles particularly the Chollas or coyotes, so have to be on the lookout.
@bethanybresee2435
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for your videos. We are about six weeks from moving full time into our Cougar (exactly like yours only 2008) so we've been gobbling up your videos so we can somewhat know what we're doing. One question for you - you were doing seven loads of laundry. We haven't decided yet on dirty laundry storage. Where do you keep yours?
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Our fifth wheel has a trap door in the hallway and under it we place a laundry basket. My wife uses that for her laundry and towels, etc and I stuff mine into a cloth laundry bag and store it in one of the high up cabinets in our fifth wheel. We did all our bedding including the duvet cover so that was why so many loads plus two sets of bath towels. Also, the washers were pretty small, we got away with using only 4 dryers.
@elliottscott6gmailco
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray for the tips on water and dump locations. Are the winds stronger off Ogleby Rd vs around Quartzsite?
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
Pretty equal in my mind, both places can blow pretty good at times.
@albion2742
8 жыл бұрын
Blimey, I haven,t seen Coronation St for years.Did you ever watch Emmerdale Farm its another UK soap.If you like Corrie you will like Emmerdale .
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
No never heard of that one. Will have to give it try, thanks!
@jangoodwater9994
8 жыл бұрын
Love the hummingbird feeder. Do you mind telling me where you got it.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
I got it at a garden store in Victoria BC. It's also available on Amazon - www.loveyourrv.com/hummingbird-feeder-rv/ Cheers Ray
@billbaxter2914
8 жыл бұрын
Great video Ray. Hey Ray do they have vehicles that will come out to dump your tanks or bring you water while boondocking there?
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've seen honey wagons roaming around. I'm sure they are very busy during the peak times. There are a couple what they call LTVA dry camping areas around Quartzsite that you can pay 40 dollars or so for 2 weeks or 180 for a 6-month pass and they have dump , garbage, and water at central stations. Many people that stay in those for long stays build their own little dump and fill wagon and tow them with the truck or ATVs. For us when our tanks are full after and week to 10 days we are ready to leave anyway and get back to a little more peaceful boondocking ;)
@Packmama1969
8 жыл бұрын
how long,to you have to run the generator to juice up the RV power again.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Depends how run down the batteries are but average about 1 hour, then the solar panels will finish the charge, many days though I don't have to run it at all, depends how many much we use power and how strong the sun is shining.
@valster6254
Жыл бұрын
this is quite interesting. Pleasant video. You power this rig with golf cart batteries? Is that a 12V system? and how much solar do you have?
@LoveYourRV
Жыл бұрын
Yes, its 12V back then 6 years ago I used 4 golf cart batteries and had about 500W of solar. This have really evolved since then! :) Here is a video from last spring Our RV Boondocking Power Systems - Current State of Things 2022 www.loveyourrv.com/our-rv-boondocking-power-systems-current-state-of-things-2022/
@roadstarS07
8 жыл бұрын
Good morning. I really like your videos especially the upgrade ones. Question...what kind of camera do you use for your channel? thanks for the information. Have a good trip.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) Here is a link to a post detailing my equipment - www.loveyourrv.com/love-your-rv-photo-and-video-creation-tools/ - Ray
@thepetpatioaz6732
3 жыл бұрын
bring Angelina by our shop at Tyson Wells we would love to meet her
@LoveYourRV
3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could, she passed away 2 years ago.
@thepetpatioaz6732
3 жыл бұрын
@@LoveYourRV Oh no I'm so sorry to hear that :(
@thomas194907
8 жыл бұрын
great video ray,i'm gonna make it there one day (currently looking after mom in a care home so can't get away for long periods of time) i was wondering if one day you could do a vid on rv full time insurance coverage for a truck and trailer...what coverage should be needed and what could be optional coverage...i am also a canadian so your experience would really help me figure out what i should have (i have an older truck and a newer small trailer) many thanks
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We use ICBC for truck and trailer which is the provincial auto insurance company in British Columbia. The we buy a special full-time RV insurance that covers full replacement value, plus a rider for extra things we have stored in the RV. It also has personal liability attached to it for Anne and me. I think it's Intact insurance company if I recall. Total cost comes out to about 2000 CND a year.
@thomas194907
8 жыл бұрын
thsnks ray, gives me info. to figure out what to get !!!
@dwightstewart7181
8 жыл бұрын
What's the lower flag flying over your RV? The top part is a British flag (you don't sound British), but I don't recognize the lower part.
@selectshelley
7 жыл бұрын
Your zoom is excellent - and such clarity. What do you use?
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
It's an inexpensive Sony Camcorder - www.loveyourrv.com/love-your-rv-photo-and-video-creation-tools/
@PineMountainVentures
8 жыл бұрын
We don't get to see much of Ann, she's really pretty.
@klyonsden
8 жыл бұрын
One question I have had for months now. On one of your videos, you run your AC off your generators(plan on purchasing same 2). How long will the generators run the AC on a tank full in, say 80 degree temperature? And, how much gasoline do you carry with you to run them (I have a diesel truck as well)?Thanks Ray and God Bless
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
I guess it would depend on how the sun is hitting the RV and how cool you're trying to get it in there, that would affect how much the AC unit runs which could dramatically change the fuel consumption per hour. Plus if you have other items on in the RV at the same time like a TV for example. I would say anywhere from 4-6 hours which is 2 gallons of fuel.
@biglebowskee
8 жыл бұрын
Hello from Regina Ray! I am a couple of years away from retirement and can hardly wait until I can do things like this. Watching your videos is making the last 2 go too slowly. LOL. My retirement motto is going to be a line from an old Joe Walsh song, "They call me lazy but it takes all my time." I heard you mention that you have a MiFi. Are you using it to stream Coronation Street? Are you able to stream TV shows like that on it? Just wondering how much bandwidth you can get out of a US based MiFi. How reliable are they in remote locations? Have you had to invest in a signal booster at all? I have used Mifi's several times at work for non-streaming types of usage thus the questions. Thanks in advance!!
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean, we have a pay as you go Verizon MiFi. With no contract we can just buy data as we need it. Usually, we buy a 10-gigabyte chunk for $100 with a 2 month expiry. Generally, that only lasts us a month though as maintaining blogs and uploading videos can take a bit of bandwidth. Since it has no contract when we go back to Canada the cost is 0 then we buy more data when we come back to the US in the fall. We don't stream shows, too expensive for the data but bulk download a bunch of them when we have free WiFi somewhere. For Coronation St. it works out to about 50 cents an episode to download off iTunes. I have a cell booster for fringe areas. Works well. 90 percent of the places we go in the south-west have pretty good Verizon coverage though so we don't have to use it too much but it's really nice to have just in case. www.loveyourrv.com/boosting-rv-internet-wilson-sleek-4g/ Cheers Ray
@EASTSIDERIDER707
5 жыл бұрын
Do the other campers slow your cell reception?
@LoveYourRV
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, if too many people are jamming the cell tower it can saturate it and everything gets really slow and/or you get lots of disconnects.
@njaneardude
7 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video. How do you get water back to your rig? Is this a daily task?
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Our trailer has a big 60-gallon fresh water tank and I carry another 16 gallons in portable jugs so we can go up to 2 weeks before we need water, of course depending on how many showers we take and dishes etc. After that, I could go get more in my jugs or usually we are ready to move on to a new place anyway. Cheers Ray
@Josef_R
5 жыл бұрын
That place is a nightmare.
@LoveYourRV
5 жыл бұрын
Gets really busy in January but other times it's a pretty mellow place.
@shaw9881
8 жыл бұрын
Do you use a portable tank? At 10:57 you note read "dump". Nice video. Thx,
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
I was just pointing out the place I usually dump and fill at as we drove by. I don't use a portable tank as I have pretty big on board tanks. I don't stay more that a week or two in one spot so don't really need the hassle of carrying a waste tank. I would like to get a fresh water tank to top things up though. I have a 60 gallon FW tank with 120 gallons of waste tanks so could extend our stays a bit. A 45-gallon tank would be nice or maybe a vinyl water bladder. Cheers Ray
@GeorgeGardinier
8 жыл бұрын
i thought strange, you had the up to date coronation street on. how did you get it way in the boonies. i know how i get it but never thought you could also
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Downloaded off Itunes, it's actually about a year behind. It's $6.99 for 20 episodes, We download a bunch everytime we are on free WiFI. :)
@GeorgeGardinier
8 жыл бұрын
+Love Your RV if you like i could send you a link as to where to get it a few hours after it shows in the uk. i get it this way. a wifi connection to the internet is necessary like in my home. jenny is in the show at present that's why i mentioned it since i thought i saw her
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks but that's OK we don't mind running behind. We are watching just after the fire in Carla's apartment, they just had the funeral for Cal, not sure how far behind that is, but not much chance of someone here in the US spoiling it for us. Back in Canada we have to watch out because the CBC broadcasts it up to date. My mom has watched it for decades.
@GeorgeGardinier
8 жыл бұрын
+Love Your RV no harm sometime try this www.dailymotion.com/video/x3pasps_coronation-street-29th-january-2016-full-episode_shortfilms i have been watching over 50 years and this site was the most reliable one.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kathyfann
4 жыл бұрын
Any rattle snakes 🐍
@LoveYourRV
4 жыл бұрын
Not during the winter, they are generally inactive and hibernating in their burrows.
@kathyfann
4 жыл бұрын
I certainly hope they are 😴 💤
@kathyfann
4 жыл бұрын
Because I am coming down in December
@kathyfann
4 жыл бұрын
Have a little Maltese dog I don’t want him bit
@rvertv
8 жыл бұрын
are you still around Quartzsite area ??
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Close, we have been down camping in the Kofa NWR off Palm Canyon road since the 22nd, much quieter here. ;)
@rvertv
8 жыл бұрын
yes...dont blame you...i moved up to Big River area in Ca..... Quartzsite is too crowded for me this time of year
@davis1000
8 жыл бұрын
Ray, what thickness chloroplast would you say is the underbelly material is? thanks in advance.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
I'd say about a 1/4 inch, then on top of it is a very thin layer of bubble insulation. For a closer look check this post out I did, there is video showing inside the underbelly of our Cougar. - www.loveyourrv.com/inside-the-belly-keystone-cougar-276rlswe-fifth-wheel/
@stefantrestyn2827
8 жыл бұрын
I don't get understand the use of the genny first thing in the morning. wouldn't it make more sense to run the genny in the evening if you need it at all?
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
The idea is to get the batteries 100% charged before sundown. Best to run the generator in the morning to achieve this. If the batteries aren't too depleted my solar alone can do this but they were down about 100 amp hours that day and this time of year with the short days my solar wasn't going to do the job. You get to know the system after a while. the more times I can get my batteries back to 100% the better for them. The problem with charging lead acid batteries is they charge really fast to about 90% but that last 10% can take many hours, Better to let the solar do it over the course of the day. plus the Solar Controller can produce much higher absorption voltages, I have it set for 14.8 volts and a 15.2-volt finish phase, the generator+Intelipower converter max at 14.4V, better than the OEM charger but not as good as the solar controller. Basically, it boils down to charging in the morning with the genny gets me a better charged battery bank at the end of the day with the most minimal runtime.
@stefantrestyn2827
8 жыл бұрын
+Love Your RV Not having any experience with solar, I would have done it the other way. Thanks
@SexMusicPlants
7 жыл бұрын
i cannot get my speakers loud enough to hear you. sorry i'm missing the video.
@LoveYourRV
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, maybe try headphones
@montiraruba2831
8 жыл бұрын
I just got my Big Buddy heater and the Quick Connect extension hose that hooks up to a 5 Gallon propane tank. I do have a question. Do I need to connect a propane filter on it so the heating element does not clog up by the unfiltered propane fuel? I have heard that the 1 lb propane tanks are filtered propane tanks and the once you refill at the propane stations into the larger tanks are not filtered.
@LoveYourRV
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, If you are using the tanks without a regulator you need a filter, if it is hooked into the low-pressure RV gas you don't. You can get a filter fairly cheap at a hardware store like Lowes - www.lowes.com/pd_274177-2156-F273699_0__?productId=3029755
@Patchez1mom
5 жыл бұрын
We are new to boondocking how do you deal with banking and males
@LoveYourRV
5 жыл бұрын
I use my sister's home address, most of my stuff is handled online now so only receive 4-5 important snail mails a year, so hasn't been a problem. She just takes a photo of them and emails it.
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