Dragging your what? 38-39' 5th wheel through LA freeways alone makes y'all rock stars in my book.
@n6nvr
5 ай бұрын
They carry their Paramedics with them.
@nottoooldtwo
5 ай бұрын
Happy to see a fair comparison of prices during your visit. I noticed that you had to spend $1500 for RV repairs in California that you didn't have to pay for in Idaho. That's a big chunk that wasn't mentioned in your comparison. We live in California and go camping often. Plenty of free boondocking areas in the deserts. State parks are hard to get into because of reservations, but plenty of people get last minute camping. We're glad you came to visit!
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that, too. They spent $1500 in repairs in California and not one dollar in Idaho. That really screws up the math and makes it NOT an apples-to-apples comparison. 😠 👎
@markhayes4730
5 ай бұрын
Just left San Diego after10 day stay at Sweetwater County Park. Beautiful views of the bay and Sweatwater lake. $37.00 per night full hookups.
@Morgananneken
5 ай бұрын
Tip for winter travelers to San Diego: Campland on the Bay does monthly rates in the winter for about $1800 and they are right on the water with a cantina and private beach. Highly recommend, can't beat the value, but book early!
@Fuller.Journey
5 ай бұрын
We are from San Diego but due to house renovations we have been in our RV full time since September. Most of it has been at the sister campground Mission Bay RV resort. It’s a little cheaper and a lot quieter than Campland and you can still go over there and use the amenities.
@brittabrand6645
5 ай бұрын
We realized that you had 1.5k added for repairs in 0:01 California. Idaho was $0. We think that the difference wasn’t really that much. Great video as always ❤
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that, too. They spent $1500 in repairs in California and not one dollar in Idaho. That really screws up the math and makes it NOT an apples-to-apples comparison. 😠 👎
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
@@user-reg27364 That's not the point. It doesn't matter *_why_* they had the repairs done in California and not Idaho. The point is simply that they *_did._* And since repairs are expensive and are not ordinary routine recurring (e.g., monthly) costs, it's inappropriate to include them as part of a cost comparison between states. Especially when you had all the repairs done in one state and not the other.
@leeroberson7658
5 ай бұрын
I’m military living in San Diego, it’s so expensive for everything and it is so packed everywhere you go. We’re getting ready to start our trip around the US.
@ibMoose2u
5 ай бұрын
Hellifornia!! Born and raised, couldn't wait to flee in 2018 when I retired LOL Love you guys!!
@patcoole9440
5 ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos and thank you for touring the great state of California that has a beautiful views and benefits that don’t exist in other states when totaling up your stay, you fell to mention that you had $1500 in repairs in California where you didn’t in Idaho so if you subtract the repairs, yes it is a still a little more expensive to travel in California but we have multiple places to see and beautiful beaches national parks and resort stay at.
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that, too. They spent $1500 in repairs in California and not one dollar in Idaho. That really screws up the math and makes it NOT an apples-to-apples comparison. 😠 👎
@kenhuth1762
5 ай бұрын
When we visited San Diego we stayed at the thousand trails pio pico in Jamul. Two weeks free after buying a yearly zone pass for $460. Then we had to stay out of the system for a week so we went to the Escapee’s co-op in Arangula/Temecula. Then back to Jamul for another two weeks. Cheap living in SO-Cal
@tinasimsnutter8441
5 ай бұрын
You guys are the BEST! Thanks so much for sharing so many details on your spend in RV life. We are planning to launch full time travel in a year. I’m much more confident in my expense planning because of your videos. And you’re just a lot of fun to watch too. We love your content!
@tobbywhitmore3721
5 ай бұрын
U only live once.. you could have cut RV parks by 2/3 but u got to enjoy a luxury RV park in San Diego!! Glad you guys had fun
@stevenbullis8097
5 ай бұрын
Awesome insight to staying in California. You guys should do a video on how Carl keeps those biceps so polished while on the road (for those of us that are fitness conscious).
@LetsRelax143
5 ай бұрын
Sweetwater regional park is about $30 a night for full hookups.
@SSGTMarineE6
5 ай бұрын
Spent the summer of 1971 in San Diego camping.....that is MCRD San Diego Boot Camp. Even made a side trip up to Camp Pendelton for a few weeks for some sport shooting, M14's at Edson Range. Would not want to spend much time in California now. Maybe just a quick visit. Just had to add this to the comments.....Semper Fi!!!!!
@johnpossible6292
5 ай бұрын
Me and my wife made reservations for this summer from Maine to Maryland and only two places in Ct were less than $100.00 per night. All the Maine reservations were averaging approximately $117.00 per night. Campgrounds are becoming so unaffordable that it makes sence to invest that money in solar and then stay in State Parks which average only about $35.00 per night.
@steven.h0629
Ай бұрын
Yikes.. advice taken
@ourrvsunsets
5 ай бұрын
First off it was lovely to meet you in San Diego and we're glad you had a great time in our home town. I always tell people that that image you have in your mind of what California is, the sunset, the surfer, the palm trees... That is San Diego. The one downside, which you experienced, was the cost. San Diego is now the most expensive city in the US and so you're going to pay a premium. However, there are a ton of things to do and see here. Lastly, the weather you experienced is not normal for San Diego. The last 2 years have much cooler and wetter than normal. Safe travels kids!!!
@HappilyEverHanks
5 ай бұрын
It was great to meet you both as well 😊 Maybe our paths will cross again one day soon. Stay safe in your travels!
@amop33
5 ай бұрын
I live in San Diego, watch your videos all the time. Glad you guys stopped by. Things are slightly more expensive here in San Diego specifically home prices and rent. But the cost-of-living is somewhat higher. It’s the cumulative effect of the prices in all areas of living here that makes it tough. Let’s not even talk about insurance. We do weekend getaways to the desert quite often, just to relax, have a beer around the fire, and barbecue. It’s relatively inexpensive and fun. Happy travels!
@madweazl
5 ай бұрын
Your insurance rates aren't bad at all. We left CA to AZ and our rates went up. Came back 9 years later, stayed another 4ish years and then moved to VA where our rates doubled. We've been all over; every state gets their pound of flesh, they just call it something different.
@amop33
5 ай бұрын
@@madweazl you are including home and fire insurance yes?
@welcometomoorerving5800
5 ай бұрын
Nice video, I will just say that my wife and I travel San Diego, Oceanside, Anaheim, Burbank, and Monterey all the time. We stay at Elks Lodges RV Parks. Prices range from $30 to $50 a night. Sea World, Legoland, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Universal Studios all have great parking for RV's. Our motorhome is gasoline powered and we always buy our gas at Costco. We also use the Costco credit card for additional savings on gasoline. There are also some wonderful County Parks with amazing sites right "on the water." One is In Bodega Bay called Doran Beach ($35) the other which is Just off I-5/Highway 99 (on highway 4 ) called Woodward Reservoir (T-Island)($55 full hookups). I will agree that Gasoline/Diesel fuel can be a little more expensive, but we love to RV in California mainly because the weather on average is great all year long. In regards to the cost of propane heating when Boon docking in "February!," in a California VS Idaho comparison, I would kindly ask RV'ers just to keep those things in mind when comparing your overall costs to other states. I hope this helps. Happy RVing.
@jtoepke9763
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your cost comparisons. So many Rv you tube presenters don’t talk about prices and many people watching these channels are vacationers only. Resorts makes me think of High prices where as camp grounds sound more still working families affordable. Truely appreciate your candid information videos. Stay safe stay great. Jay
@AlcoAdventures
4 ай бұрын
Love watching you guys and all the info you give. It’s helping me to make notes on what to do and what not to do since I just started my travel adventures.
@1gesteban
5 ай бұрын
My wife and I were born and raised in CA (1965 & 1966, respectively). We left there in 2018 and moved to Idaho for many of the reasons most are leaving now (politics, policies, crime, costs, taxation, regulations, etc.). We just bought our first travel trailer last Sept and are looking forward to exploring Idaho and all of the beautiful surrounding states. That said, you could not pay me enough money to make any RV travel plans anywhere in the state of California. If both of you were being honest, you'd likely say that California was just "ehh" compared to most of the other states you've traveled through.
@richis65
5 ай бұрын
I will disagree with you a bunch. My wife was born here in 1946 and my family moved here in 1949, so we have been here a long time. We have traveled in all 49 states, Canada and Mexico in a variety of motorhomes. California is my favorite state by a long shot for all the diverse areas of mountains, beaches and deserts (we live in the desert). I hate some of the things you mentioned about our state and those things really make us want to leave, but our family lives here and we love traveling and recreating within the state. We do plan to go to British Columbia next year (and maybe Alaska again).
@1gesteban
5 ай бұрын
@@richis65 - That's awesome and I agree that the CA landscape has a lot to offer. But - because of the other things I mentioned previously - it has made those landscapes less attractive for us. It's like having a really hot-looking girlfriend who constantly farts in public. You just don't want any part of her (unless it's just in pictures). Get my drift? So while you have had a better experience (and I'm happy for you on that), I'm just sharing what OUR experience has been. It really wasn't easy leaving family and friends back in 2018, but we knew that it was necessary to have a truly wonderful life going forward... and we don't regret it for a single second. Idaho is an amazing place. Ask the Hanks!
@brucefranklin6765
5 ай бұрын
Just received a Techno RV card. It has many of the same truck stops as Open Roads. I compared many truck stops between the 2 and found Open Roads is about 5 cents cheaper. However with Techno RV you can link it to a credit card. If you receive a cash back on your credit card, it comes out about even.
@CGVinyard1
5 ай бұрын
I agree all the politics and crime are sky high
@jolenecreech7648
5 ай бұрын
Can I add my two-cents worth here??? I am California-born and raised …always had GREAT CAMPING EXPERIENCES here, from the deserts, to the sea, to the mountains…we got it all. Have been to all the states at various times in my long life. The variety here outshines all the others. ❤. And, it is so easy to go to the Grand Canyon or Vegas, or Colorado River from So. CA. Politics will always change. Just gotta wait it out. ❤
@marysharvey
5 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in San Diego, but have lived my adult life in Northern California. San Diego will always have a place in my heart. My dad was a professional football player, and one of the teams he played for was the Chargers, both Los Angeles and San Diego. He helped build the San Diego Stadium.
@badventures3895
5 ай бұрын
Cool! The long-time owner of the Chargers lived in Stockton, my home town. Spanos is of few families to keep the place above water. (Literally, and figuratively.) I went to UCSD right out of high school. What a completely different experience from Stockton public schools. It was definitely nice in La Jolla, but not so conducive to a college student’s budget. 😂
@andreagoodling2133
5 ай бұрын
You guys are the best. Really enjoy your channel. Love the humor, knowledge and all the sites. Thanks for all your hard work
@robertwernerog399
5 ай бұрын
You both supply such great information for people like me who are thinking about RVing full time.
@cindih13
5 ай бұрын
Funny story…while spending 7 weeks touring out west in our motorhome, (we live in western N.Y), we “accidentally” went over the Golden Gate Bridge! We were looking for a campground from one of our campground apps that ended up not being there. But it was fun, and now we can claim that on our adventures, lol!
@user-hi8uf5tg7t
5 ай бұрын
My dad sailed on the Midway at the beginning of the Vietnam war. I’m finally joining the full time RVing. I’m in process of driving from phoenix AZ home to Maine. Yeah🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks for all your tips and tricks they have been helpful. My Class C is only 25ft so I’ve been staying at truck stops but in the car area. FYI.
@jaderunner71
5 ай бұрын
This comment has nothing to do with your current video (although I found it fascinating, having grown up in California, but never camped there). About two years ago, we bought a travel trailer and most of my KZitem content was all things RV. Even though I wasn't subscribed your channel would pop up on my feed. I watched several of your videos, but I guess I never subscribed. Then over time your videos stopped showing up in my feed. A few months ago I was thinking about a video you posted and was wondering, where did that couple go????? I'm embarrassed to admit, I forgot your channel name and I went searching the internet for you. Found you! Now I'm subscribed. 😀♥ I realized watching all these videos that I actually missed you and missed your videos. Thank you for all that you do.
@zygmuntziokowski7877
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I lived in CA back in the 70's and things had changed over there. Thanks for the tips.
@charliebullio463
5 ай бұрын
Howdy Hanks, it's great to see you today. 😊
@legalpuppy8602
5 ай бұрын
Sooo glad I watched this. Was considering a CA trip this summer. Just opted out of that because we don't boondock. Thanks for this info!
@wanderingwithwellness
5 ай бұрын
Hello Too bad we are not more connected. I was staying just outside of San Diego in Ramona for free!! lol. I could have hooked you up. lol Was stationed there many years ago. It is a beautiful area, but so $$$. Sad. Maybe one day we will meet again (Hanksgiving alum. lol). Safe Travels.
@kenmcclow8963
5 ай бұрын
I was near Palm Springs just after the deluge in February. I stayed in a County campground and the weather was great for me, but maybe a bit cool for locals. I drove down with my small trailer and stayed in rest areas. I only stay 2-4 hours and usually early evening before the semis fill up. Late night and early morning those spots are filled up with trucks. If I was going to do that regularly I would go with a van and use the car side instead of a truck and trailer. The first rest area northbound in Oregon doesn’t allow semis, so it’s a great place to stop for 4 hours. Most of the places I stopped for gas were under $4 except Harris Ranch where they knew they could get away with $5.66 and with my short towing range I fell into it. I accumulated apps for many of the gas station chains to lower prices
@michelleowens3949
5 ай бұрын
Great video!!! Y’all where in my old stomping ground. Have family in the Redding and Sacramento area. My hubby’s family is in Southern California.
@HappilyEverHanks
5 ай бұрын
Hi Michelle! What a small world 😃 Thank you for taking the time to watch. We appreciate you!
@rodneymartin678
5 ай бұрын
My wife and I stayed their it is a beautiful place to stay .It was expensive but I will stay there again. We do live in Menifee Ca which is 72 miles from there.
@steventucker4724
5 ай бұрын
My dad served on the USS Midway CVA-41 in Vietnam
@tm8747
5 ай бұрын
so what your saying is for the people traveling into ca. STAY OUT , IT WILL COST YOU DOUBLE THE PRICE ON places to stay and fuel, mostly fuel.
@MaryWehmeier
5 ай бұрын
Reg gas is $4.50 a gallon on average. Diesel is always a $1 higher.
@johnnysweekends
5 ай бұрын
Passed right by me. Redding for the WIN 😀👍🏼
@captseamus
5 ай бұрын
The USS MIDWAY CVA-41 was my duty ship for two years. San Francisco Hunter Point Dry Dock and San Diego Home Port... 1968-1971 Vietnam Veteran in Tonkin Gulf, MM3 1 ENGINE THOTTLEMAN. 2011-2021 USMM Master Captain. GO NAVY & MERCHANT MARINE!!
@phyllissmith1105
5 ай бұрын
San Diego has so many things to see. Yes. California is expensive. We know. We lived there for many years. We left, but we have family there now that we visit. We use our Thousand Trails membership which saves us a lot of money. We save money with our Shell membership on fuel. We avoid bio-fuel because we had a fuel pump wrecked by it--very expensive repair! Shell seems to have good quality fuel.
@cindyj9014
5 ай бұрын
We loved that resort in Chula Vista and will definitely return!
@HappilyEverHanks
5 ай бұрын
Hi Cindy!! Us too 😊 thank you for your support!
@juliedinsdale4808
5 ай бұрын
Oh!!! You were in SD. I love SD. We lived there for 3 years. It was our last dutystation before my hubby retired from the Marines, ❤❤❤. I hope you discover Balboa Park. They have free days for all the museums.
@bullseye0112
5 ай бұрын
The California total had $1500 in repairs compared to Idaho budget. Glad you enjoyed our City! The county park in Sweetwater RV park is 29 dollars a night and nicer than the RV park you stayed at in Chula Vista whis is crazy expensive! Just under $300 a night is nuts. Also Mission Bay RV park is amazing for $150 a night in premium spot and $130 for spots that are same area just not right on the water
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I noticed the improper inclusion of repairs in the cost comparison. They spent $1500 in repairs in California and not one dollar in Idaho. That really screws up the math and makes it NOT an apples-to-apples comparison. 😠 👎
@bullseye0112
5 ай бұрын
@@Milesco The place they stayed at in San Diego is almost $300 a night. We went to take a look at it and when I asked the person at the front desk what the cost was I was godsmacked with the price of $259 or north of there
@Milesco
5 ай бұрын
@@bullseye0112 That's insane. 🤯
@rubensifuentes649
5 ай бұрын
I use to stay/work on a commercial fishing vessel next to the midway. I was in the boat slips next to the “fish market” restaurant!
@markreynolds9570
5 ай бұрын
We love the RGV. Alwys warm and dry all winter. Tons of resorts.
@RustyShackle1776
5 ай бұрын
Im in the RGV as well. Great area. Great weather. Hot summers though lol.
@carlsanders4680
5 ай бұрын
Glad you mentioned the National Park Pass. My bride and I bought a senior lifetime park pass I think 3 yrs. ago for like $60.00 dollars. The following year we took a month long trip around the east coast. Paid for the pass in that one trip. Now we get to do all the National Parks for the other 2/3 of the country for free. Wonderful program, so worth the money.
@billatchison6945
5 ай бұрын
Thank Hanks, great useful info. Love positive vibes 😊
@ChristineMeier963
5 ай бұрын
Financial planning is like navigation. If you know where you are and where you want to go, navigation isn't such a great problem. It's when you don't know the two points that it's difficult
@DaveMorris894
5 ай бұрын
People dont understand that the prices of things are never going back down. This inflation is deeper than we think. Those buying groceries are well aware that the real inflation is much over 10%. The increments dont match our income, yet certain investors still earn over $365,000 in stocks and assets. Wish I could accomplish that.
@DavidMickelson609
5 ай бұрын
Very possible! especially at this moment. Profits can be made in many different ways, but such intricate transactions should only be handled by seasoned market professionals.
@JohnHogan197
5 ай бұрын
Finding yourself a good broker is as same as finding a good wife, which you go less stress, you get just enough with so much little effort at things
@jacolabuschagne170
5 ай бұрын
Brian demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit
@Kimberlybaker331
5 ай бұрын
I'm surprised that you just mentioned and recommend Mr Brian Nelson. I met him at a conference in 2018 and we have been working together ever since.
@jimreed7662
5 ай бұрын
When we were in California last summer diesel was about a buck cheaper than regular gas.
@KevinGrummer
5 ай бұрын
We stayed at Sun Outdoors in May 2023 and were blown away by the quality of the resort, but it was swanky. There were rigs there that easily cost more than I could afford in a lifetime. Definitely our most expensive stop on a trip from Seattle to Austin, but we had friends in Chula Vista and the pool, bar, game rooms, and proximity made it feel almost worth the price. No issues bringing friends in to hang out for the day, despite being told there should be a fee. Thanks for the content.
@JohnMonica-oj3uj
5 ай бұрын
I have full timed for 11 years. I couldn't imagine (or afford) spending in excess of $8500 for a month. I also am a member of the Escapee's RV club. They have a number of really nice parks in Arizona that for a month max out around $600 plus electricity. Also, Arizona probably has more boondocking (BLM) locations of any state in our country. Combine an occasional Escapee park with the many AZ boondocking opportunities and i can't imagine spending more than $500 or so a month. YMMV.
@davidekorenrud7762
5 ай бұрын
Hi Hanks, I'm an old grandpa and full-time RV'r. I did a month long trip with my 14 year old grandson last June. We started in Washington state and went down through Oregon, Nevada and northern California. The only place I found to be really crazy expensive was around Sonoma and Mendocino counties (AKA the wine country). Campgrounds and RV parks that had any vacancies were around $200. per night. We stopped at a BBQ restaurant and asked the owner if we could stay in their parking lot for the night. He was a little reluctant to agree, but did so after we had dinner at his place. Sometimes when you are on the road, it can work out if you ask. The worst thing that can happen is they'll say no.
@rickrichardson5329
5 ай бұрын
Hanks that is some money. I guess when you look at California total that also included the repair work on your leaf springs and didnt you get a tire too. It looked to me thst everything was pretty close. Looking forward to next week's and dont mind the haters cause they going to hate. Stay safe
@Rick-bx2im
5 ай бұрын
Great job on the cost comparison. Now that you’re on your way back try to make Hillsboro Texas by April 8th. Two significant events happening. 1. A 74000 sqft Buc-ees will be opening up with 120 gas pumps brisket sandwiches And of coarse Beaver nuggets. Oh yeah and a total eclipse of the sun. Buc-ees will be in the path of totality that day. Lake Whitney state park is very close to this area and has full hook up sites. Hope to see you there.
@Justmakingobservations
5 ай бұрын
Do you guys use Thousand Trails? I respect your experiences and judgement, I'm curious to know your opinion of it. Love your channel
@magnetoman88
5 ай бұрын
Never heard them mention using TT
@bobabooie6389
5 ай бұрын
I live here in California. The weather's great, the scenery is great, but the politics suck. I can't wait to get out of here👍🇺🇲
@garyburnett7378
5 ай бұрын
Come to Florida. I was born in Los Angeles and after 52 years, I had had enough. I moved here 12 years ago and I love it. You don’t know how many freedoms you don’t have until you leave there.
@bobabooie6389
5 ай бұрын
@@garyburnett7378 👍🇺🇲
@Augiebracerofam
5 ай бұрын
The one in fifty years floods is during your visit, excellent timing. The snowbirds seem to stop in Yuma Arizona, avoiding SoCal prices. I try to go directly to propane distribution centers, almost 50% less than gas stations, truck stops, or farm stores. Going top down across California is like driving through three or four states. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
@user-hi8uf5tg7t
5 ай бұрын
There are a lot of savings “cards” for many of the truck stops even an app called Upside that can help. It’s a pain to have a lot of different apps but worth it in the long run. I didn’t plan ahead for this trip which is 2822miles in 10 days. So fuel has been a tank a day. But after I’m home and get things settled I will be very careful about my expenses. I love your expense info it has been helpful.
@johnnylightning1491
5 ай бұрын
So about $100 a day for Idaho and likely the rest of the US except maybe Florida in the winder, although I'm staying for about $600-700 a month on Lake Okeechobee but no swimming pool or other amenities. California, about $170 a day, so pretty expensive but you only live once and there's a lot to see in California. Fortunately we have the old peoples National Park pass so that may be a good thing in California. I don't have a lot of desire to see big cities so I'm not going to pay $3,000 to stay in San Diego. Thanks Hank for the good info and keep the good stuff coming.
@judy6416
5 ай бұрын
Upside is a way to get your discount back in rewards/cash
@oldtruckerdude3509
5 ай бұрын
You two are so awesome with the information and tips and it's so useful Thank you so much
@williamboone9333
5 ай бұрын
Good info,we will travel out there for about 2wks in a few months,long drive from NC.
@FMTFXE22
5 ай бұрын
Should have tried Lake Jennings, or camp grounds along the coast, or East in Ramona or Julian and Laguna Mt.
@michellebarlondsmith6243
5 ай бұрын
Onteresting to see ...yeah RV parks matter to budgets ... looks like a good park though
@atravelpath
5 ай бұрын
Crazy! Such a detailed breakdown, thanks for sharing!
@nanettedooley5740
5 ай бұрын
San Diego is beautiful. Use to go in the summer to visit friends. Also took my son to a few SD Charger games.
@207ice2woods
5 ай бұрын
Awesome breakdown! You guys ever coming Maine’s way?!?
@MrCtt76
5 ай бұрын
Hopefully you got to stop in the San Luis Obispo area: Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Cambria, Paso Robles, etc. Central Coast. One of the best places to RV and visit overall.
@Odubya64
5 ай бұрын
Have to defend CA. 1. $1,500 RV repairs? Should have zeroed that out for comparisons. Also, Chula Vista is fairly new park, but definitely nice. I am sure there were cheaper options for such a long stay.
@stevemcbride2685
5 ай бұрын
We don’t overlook California. Just refuse to go to that State. It’s one of the best State’s for RVing, just way to many taxes and high prices for fuel food etc. Great video thanks for sharing.
@eddiedoherty2349
5 ай бұрын
Spent Nov to Jan in CA. Sequoia, Yosemite, pinnacles, Monterey, San Diego, then LA. Versus AZ Fuel prices 25% more expensive, RV parks 20% more expensive, food and other items at least 10%. Boondocking not an option both for safety and local regulations against it. CA is a budget buster. No overnighting in rest areas. Some great harvest hosts.
@user-sd5ul1jy6e
5 ай бұрын
For fuel costs (and other day-to-day essentials) you can draw further comparisons by detailing the local, state, and federal sales/excise taxes included in the cost.
@427SuperSnake1
4 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in San Diego. My mom still lives there and they have a motor coach. It’s expensive doing this kind of recreation in California. Their repair bill last week was 8k..
@NavigatingChaos
5 ай бұрын
My Son lived in Chula Vista when he was living in San Diego with the Navy. He just moved back home a year ago.
@RekdReation
5 ай бұрын
San Diego has a sunshine tax. There's no place like it. We have almost everything here. All year round.
@ThinBlueLaneRVLife
5 ай бұрын
wow this was a really neat place thank you for sharing. Looks like you had an awesome time making the video. I really enjoyed watching it. Bringing support to the channel #thinbluelanervlife
@HappilyEverHanks
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kindness, and for taking the time to watch 😃 We appreciate you!
@ymbmom
5 ай бұрын
Did you have fun though? I love California ❤
@TD907-r5e
5 ай бұрын
Some time you need to try to doing it as cheap as possible do as much boondocking as possible and cut out extravagant eating habits. Then let us know how inexpensive full time Rving can be. You guys spend more in one month for food than we do in 3 months. Till next time be safe and be happy. 👍👍🥂🥂
@edmorse3529
5 ай бұрын
It's actually criminal how expensive these rv parks are getting
@AlanGabaldon
5 ай бұрын
Great ,Great video !!!!
@davidmccartney7577
5 ай бұрын
I went from Key West to San Diego in February 85 for a two week detachment with the Navy and it was cold🥶 Never thought it would be cold in So Cal. Any who, ended up getting stationed in the Bay Area from 88-92. Back in those days camping in Northern California was awesome. But I’ll never go west of Yosemite again🥴 I’ve been to Yosemite 13 times camping and backpacking the backcountry😎 Y’all are Awesome so keep it up you three❤️🇺🇸
@luminousveiws
5 ай бұрын
Last summer we spent July in CA and drove through from Vegas NV to Ashland OR. We never once paid over $5/gal for diesel. Our technique is Gas Buddy and a 60gal tank. We avoid cities, but those small towns can be pricey too.
@BrinksyBoy
5 ай бұрын
I am loving the new info format! Keep it up guys! Missed seeing you at the Tampa show this year though!
@ohioclassCcamper
5 ай бұрын
I am surprised you're not thousand trail camping. I am not a fan we live in ohio and just do electricity at state park about 15 to 20 a night with senior discounts. But all the u tube Full time say it is the bees knees for full time in the west Coast and Florida. What your thoughts. Might be time for up dated best programs you use for traveling. Love your Videos
@tomgagne4575
5 ай бұрын
I think it’s a bit misleading to include non recurring charges (repairs) in your comparison. On the fuel charges you don’t mention number of miles driven. I enjoy your videos, happy travels to the both of you!
@e.rickhudson
5 ай бұрын
My wife and I stayed there a couple years ago and it was amazing.
@stinger01929
5 ай бұрын
You thought about hauling your rig down Route 1? Everyone thanks you for not following that idea. Scenic drives shouldn't be done in rigs. Cars, pickups and motorcycles... yes.
@mathieulavoie424
5 ай бұрын
I was in California last summer, paid 69$ per night in anaheim near Disney, summer in myrtle beach on the east coast 100$ per night and same thing in old orchard. Other than gas, I did not find it way more expensive than other states, comparing it to idaho is not fair, im from quebec, Canada
@Ilikedreamcore
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for our Thursday night movie. When we retire, San Diego will be on our list. Thanks Again and give Dexter a kiss for us. Safe Travels for you 3.
@user-yi7hb8tn7o
3 ай бұрын
We work in San Diego for Kaiser.. we ened up extending for a raise :) I stayed at rv resort in El Cajon, Ca 30% cheaper and worked San Diego . Love the patient limits in Ca rule.... me and my wife wish they had the everywhere. We are in MD now for 3 months. It nice living in th4 mountain and working in the city.
@peterdejoseph5197
5 ай бұрын
Love your videos. You guys are so helpful. Save travels
@bulldawg6259
5 ай бұрын
Retired still living in CA because my beloved son are here I vacation out of state always
@TonyZahrndt-by6mn
5 ай бұрын
Guess I should have asked in my previous comment, what was the $1508 repair for? Just curious and sorry if I missed miss somewhere else. And we really enjoy following your adventures.
@carlsanders4680
5 ай бұрын
Funny you mention Idaho. Have been watching you for about 3 yrs. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!!!! Me and my bride ( of 35 yrs. ) love to still call her my bride. We have plans to do the US in 3 stages. Just did the East coast 1 yr. ago. We do not RV, get rooms on the way. We travel like nomads. We have a point of interest for the next day, head that way. If something comes up, we stop. Yes. we stay in motels. 95% we book on the fly after 4 or 5 PM. Bride got really great at finding places. One point being. When my bride mentioned Idaho. Stupid me said, why does anyone want to go to Idaho. Just flat land with a bunch of potatoes. Boy did I get an ear full. I researched a load of you tube RV's about Idaho. Good gosh was I wrong. Became a there is no way we are going to the NW without going thru IDAHO. Lord, what a beautiful state. Back to spear of the moment. We were coming into Philly, PA. Just before bride found a place downtown, 5 star. Cheaper than we have had in the past week. Checked in, walked out the front and look to the right. We saw the front of the halls of congress and the Liberty Bell in plan sight. # 1 find. # 2 find : Driving along, my bride screams out. There is the exit to Mark Twains house. I roll my eyes, but ok. When we got to see the house I almost wet myself. That was one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen. Wood work was out of this world. Makes me think of Biltmore. Pont being, the things you might pass by might be the best. Stop and smell the roses if you have time.
@ryanmccormick6005
5 ай бұрын
Hi Hanks! Once again knocking it out of the park. As you know we are in New Mexico and did purchase the national parks pass, but in their info that they sent to us, camping was not included in that pass. Just curious if you have had any issues with using that for camping. Any info would be great, as we did not use ours at all last year due to the stipulations. Ryan and Vanessa
@bettyjorodgers8552
5 ай бұрын
That is great information. Thank you.
@TravelSmallLiveBig
5 ай бұрын
California has some amazing Harvest Hosts - those have always worked well for us as we traveled up and down the state. Very cool you got in to Sawtooth Canyon - was packed the time we tried to get in there. We tend to find a lot of inexpensive camping in CA, but the only time we took our RV to San Diego we parked it next to my cousin's house. It was a tiny trailer... it will never happen again!
@dnrsvp
5 ай бұрын
More great content! Thanks Hanks! Good to know how reasonable San Diego is in the wintertime. Wonder if it will be busier next year, now that the word is out? 🙂 Let's see. 196,000+ subscribers to the channel. Virtually every one of them and RVer.... I can hear it now, across kitchen tables all over North America. "Hey honey! The Hanks said it wasn't crowded in San Diego during snowbird season. Let's try there next year!" ;-) I will say that one of your big expenses in Cali was a $1508 RV repair bill. You didn't have any repairs to do on you Idaho trip. I don't know if it is fair to include one time repairs to a particular trip's budget. You are wearing on your RV every trip you take. This trip, it just happened that the leaf springs finally went, but you were putting wear and tear on them ever trip you have taken. It's probably better to amortize one time expenses over the entire year. As your RV and truck get older, you will have increasing repair costs, but the wear that causes those repairs isn't usually occurring on that one trip. (Repairs after a collision are the exception.) Regular maintenance is easier to calculate per trip, based on how many miles you drove for that trip. If you change your oil every 5K, and you drove 1k miles, then include 1/5 of the cost of an oil change for this trip. Same goes for tires, brakes, and other wear items.
@markbell7226
5 ай бұрын
We stayed at Sun Outdoors in Chula Vista over Fathers Day weekend last year. It was our first time there, and to be fair to your subscribers its way more crowed in the summer! As you two know your fenced in while you are camped there. The first thing that was weird was when we checked in they offered us a bike lock to use for free. We decided to take a walk in the morning and we set off the alarm on the gate as we exited. The security guard was very honest with us and recommend that we not walk late at night or early in the morning. He told us to lock everything down at night if we want to keep it. Huge homeless camps just outside the gates of this property.
@lyfandeth
5 ай бұрын
The repairs don't belong in the price comparison. Where they happened is not relevant. They belong in the amortized costs of the RV.
@StaWarmElectrc
5 ай бұрын
My wife and I love watching your show every Saturday morning. Just wondering what software you use for video editing?
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