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BIG CHANGE. HDT RV Travel. We've never done this before. RV Plans. RV Fulltime. Need to Vent.

Big Truck Big Travels
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First, we have to get out of Palm Springs on time.
Second, we have to finish a few scenic activities in the desert such as hiking the Coachella Valley Preserve and driving the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway.
Third, we have to deal with a change in plans.
Cancelling Joshua Tree National Park visit is disappointing but we're doing something much more epic.
Fourth, we have to hope that we are in time to our next destination because timing is critical on this one.
Fifth, DON'T HIT ANYTHING as we leave Thousand Trails in Palm Springs.
On our way, we have to vent due to pressure in our tanks.
Come join our Facebook Group, Big Truck Big Travels to get more details on our travels such as Alaska itinerary, annual costs and such.
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RV Camping
We like to "Switch it Up" between resorts and campgrounds and boondocking is always an option.
We draw inspiration from Keep Your Daydream KYD, Less Junk More Journey, Finding Our Someday and Changing Lanes. We normally travel in an HDT similar to KZhead channels Suite Travels and Watts on Wheels. I also get some ideas from the editing style of Happily Ever Hanks (Happilyeverhanks) #thankshanks and believe it or not, I actually learned something from MRBeast Mr Beast video's as well.
Our journey is the destination. We want to share in our experiences in our discovery of What's Next.
I get my music from:
Epidemicsound.com
Tracks:
Bread and Butter by Lindsey Abraham
Country Girl by Wildflowers
Drinking you off my mind by Thyra
Olympus by Dream Cave
Toward Home by Cody Francis
Amazon Shop (no extra charge to you)
A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.
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We use the TSD card for diesel fuel and save a bundle each time we fill up our Big Rig. We also use it to fill up our Onan generator.
The big blue boards (XL version) we use sometimes to get us "un-stuck" is from:
Gotreads.com
Our Class C is built by Thor Motorcoach on a Ford F550 chassis. It's a production build Magnitude model XG32. We tow our red Jeep Wrangler Sahara behind it. We've made some modifications to it so that we can boondock comfortably. Lithium batteries, Victron 3000w multi-plus inverter, dual alternators charge while traveling and mods to the water system greatly enhance it's boondocking capabilities.
Our extreme completely custom 5th wheel is built on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and air brakes. Completely loaded it weighs 42,000 lbs rolling down the highway. And we do roll down the highway nearly every week. You see, we believe that if your home has wheels they should be used.
Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VNL780 "Voyager"
2016 Smart fortwo "Pathfinder"
2019 SpaceCraft Custom built semi-trailer 5th wheel "Orion"
2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Class C "Curiosity"
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara "Artemis"
Power system:
3250 watts of solar with Panasonic panels
30.1 KWH of Lithium batteries
2- 4K watt Magnum Inverters deliver power as if we are on shore power
2- 4K watt 240v Cotek Inverters deliver additional power for our LG Mini split HVAC and stove
Coachnet is our roadside assistance company we use but hopefully we don't use them too often. LOL
We are not sponsored by Whataburger but I do enjoy them anytime I can get my hands on one. They used to be just out of Texas but they have expanded.
BIg Truck Big Travels video's are based on our personal experience and not meant nor portrayed as experts in anything we do or say. It's our life on the road and our opinions are not meant to be construed as advice. Enjoy life on the road.

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  • Oh man! That was too close on the building and the dumpster!! 😅 I was holding my breath! 🤣

    @thomneil4764@thomneil47642 ай бұрын

    • You and me both, Thom. It was a lot closer on both ends than I thought it would be! I really thought I'd have much more room on the dumpster side.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Watching your video’s with all of the scenic shots is like watching a National Geographic special.

    @mercywas@mercywas2 ай бұрын

    • Wow! Thank you so much for that huge compliment. We're excited that you enjoyed it and are along on the journey.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Love your adventures! Safe travels as I’m virtually traveling with you

    @davidmara4149@davidmara41492 ай бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you! We're excited to have you along on the journey, David.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • You have a beautiful rig. It is pretty gutsy going with black but when it shines like yours, it is the most beautiful color there is. You are a better man than most!

    @XBaggerX@XBaggerXАй бұрын

    • Thank you. But black is not a color it's a hobby! You just have to stay at it!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing this video

    @williamsneedjr4129@williamsneedjr41292 ай бұрын

    • You're very welcome, William. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • 👍😎👍 once again!

    @polarisman67@polarisman672 ай бұрын

    • 😎😊😁 Thank you very much.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I am living my dream through your travels, thank you for taking us along.

    @annagallegos1430@annagallegos14302 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, Anna. That warms our hearts to hear that and is one of the reasons we started this channel. For our memories but also to share with others. Super glad to have you along on the journey. 😊

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • So much work!! Love your video’s though. God bless and safe travels. Just so you enjoy the travels you do.

    @tippybird@tippybird2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! Glad that you are along on the journey. It's not a lot of work and we enjoy the lifestyle and the process.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Cool info on the San Andreas fault! I'm a science geek who loves nature documentaries and I don't remember ever hearing & actually seeing imagery on it! Excellent class, professors!

    @ThePeasantsCottage@ThePeasantsCottage16 күн бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! 😆 🤣 We aim to please with laughs and information! Plus cool scenery!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels16 күн бұрын

  • Although I’m sorry to not see Joshua Tree, doing things you hadn’t done before should always be priority. I enjoyed seeing some of the prep it takes to move locations. That’s a lot of work and I’m sure you didn’t show 1/2 of it. The Palms to Pines scenic highway was great and looks like my kind of drive. As always, thanks for taking us along and sharing you time and talent. P.S. I wasn’t able to avoid Covid. My husband shared before he knew he had it. Good news is we are pretty much over it and it was a fairly mild case. Take care and I will look forward to seeing Death Valley.

    @christygr@christygr2 ай бұрын

    • They did view Joshua Tree two years ago.

      @catherinesegovia3255@catherinesegovia32552 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Christy and glad to hear it was a mild case. We'll get to Joshua Tree again but just not in the cards for this year...maybe. 🤣 We didn't show everything on the prep to travel but it's fun and we enjoy travel days.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I held my breath turning that corner 😮 nice to see you open door for Sondra…I take it Sondra doesn’t enjoy hikes as much as you do?? Beautiful episode…thanks for taking us along … until next time 🇨🇦 ❤

    @yvonnekneeshaw2784@yvonnekneeshaw27842 ай бұрын

    • 😁I am definitely the hiker in the group. Sondra goes to take pictures. Glad you enjoyed it.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Interesting seeing you break camp. As always, loved this video.

    @lindaard2189@lindaard21892 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Linda! Excited to have you along on the journey each week.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Yep, give it a test tug. Smart move. And that maneuver around the dumpster and next to the building was tough to watch.

    @blippacg@blippacg2 ай бұрын

    • 😆 it was tough to drive it too! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • @@bigtruckbigtravels I really like the idea of pulling a rig with an HDT but not sure I need to pull a 40+ foot 5th wheel around the country. Would really like to get the HDT though.

      @blippacg@blippacg2 ай бұрын

  • This video made me homesick! We left the area of palm springs seven years ago to go live in the furthest area of Northern California, the redwoods. While it's very beautiful here with the beach and redwood trees, I miss southern california all the time. Although my heart ached a bit watching your adventures in my old stomping ground (idyllwild is especially special to me), I enjoyed seeing all my favorite places. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

    @casunshine342@casunshine3422 ай бұрын

    • Palms to Pines was beautiful - the weather was ideal.

      @raoulroberts@raoulroberts2 ай бұрын

    • Sorry to make you homesick but glad you enjoyed seeing some of your stomping grounds. We love the Redwoods area near Crescent City and Klamath River. So beautiful and sublime... but we also really enjoy SoCal. Thanks for watching.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • That is the beautiful routine of those of us who love this world of carrying the house on our backs.

    @carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034@carlosandrescaicedovallejo60342 ай бұрын

    • So true!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I just never want your videos to end. A week is too long to not see what you've been up to. Anyway, thanks for taking us along.

    @kathyhennigan7807@kathyhennigan78072 ай бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you, Kathy! You're a sick woman if you want MORE of our videos! 😆 🤣 😂 We're so grateful to be able to share our experiences and to have you along on the journey. 😊

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • As a person who lives at the western foot of Mt. San Jacinto, thank you for showcasing my home ❤ You always do such a lovely job of editing your videos too! I’ve stayed at the Thousand Trails in Idyllwild.. it boasts the highest elevation swimming pool 😂 thank you for your efforts.. always appreciated.

    @kelmania34@kelmania342 ай бұрын

    • You are so welcome! Lovely area. That's interesting about the pool! Thanks 😄

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hi guys, I last commented when you were at Tangle Lakes in Alaska as I spent six years in Fairbanks in the military. I had hoped to meet you in Quartzite but I didn’t see you at the Big Tent when I was there but I did say hi to Jim and Kelly whom I met in Montana last summer. You drove the Palms to Pines scenic byway and were at my camping stomping ground of Thousand Trails Idyllwild. Since I live 42 miles from there, that is my location to go when it’s 100+ in Menifee CA. This time of year, over half the campground is closed as they winterize it. Your rig is way too big even in the summer. I see larger tow behinds and small Class A’s trying to fit and it’s tough at best. Your Class C would fit however. Have fun in Death Valley.

    @markditter7739@markditter77392 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Mark. Sorry to have missed you in the Q. We came to that same conclusion on Idyllwild once we saw it... no way would we fit! Beautiful area and I'll bet it's nice in the summer!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for the video and very nices views and pictures!!🥰

    @marcomorissette7940@marcomorissette79402 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome, Marco. Appreciate your time watching the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • David, you did a great job with the editing and storytelling on this one.

    @zizzyzoot7033@zizzyzoot70332 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much. We appreciate your recognition of the story telling aspects of the video.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Wow. Your trailer and truck are truly heavy duty and what a beautiful setup! Love your videos, safe travels.

    @mjd034@mjd0342 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. See you next week. 😁

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊

    @ptwhd@ptwhd2 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • That was stunning, great video.

    @cooltrkin@cooltrkin2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hey David and Sondra! Thanks for sharing your adventures! I love going places with you! One video a week is just not enough! 😂

    @marianbrinley4389@marianbrinley43892 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much for the kind words 😊. Really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃 Hmmm... more than one a week... does that come under "too much of a good thing"?!? 😆 🤣

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • Two a week would be perfect!!

      @marianbrinley4389@marianbrinley43892 ай бұрын

  • Great driving!!😊 Thank you for all the great videos. We really enjoy them.

    @annettemills3840@annettemills38402 ай бұрын

    • Glad you like them! It was a little tighter turn than we anticipated but it all worked out just fine. Thanks for watching and excited to have you along on the journey.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • @@bigtruckbigtravels You all have seen more of Alaska than I have. I’ve live up there most of my life. We would take 6 wk’s off every summer. 3 wks we would explore places we hadn’t been. Then the last 3 wks we would fly out to the Continental US. And explore places we haven’t been before. Plus visit family we didn’t know. Lots of fun. But way out of our comfort zone.

      @annettemills3840@annettemills38402 ай бұрын

  • Such another great video! Love the getting ready to leave process.

    @cheryllann_@cheryllann_2 ай бұрын

    • Yes! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hi from Canada .Thanks for sharing this video.look forward to more of your adventures.

    @user-jz3qq5gr6g@user-jz3qq5gr6g2 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching! Stay warm up north.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Another awesome tour tonight. Some where I've never been..thank you. Great video!😊

    @monahardy978@monahardy9782 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it, Mona. Always fun to see new places! Thanks for watching.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for the suggestion of things to do in the Palm Desert area.

    @carolync3617@carolync36172 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching. Appreciate your kind comments too. Palm Desert area is a lot of fun with a really cool vibe.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Another terrific vlog Safe travels ❤️❤️

    @angelatoomey2337@angelatoomey23372 ай бұрын

    • Thank you!! Really appreciate the comments.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • You people are such hard workers. The scenery in this video was absolutely gorgeous!

    @laurelchesson6458@laurelchesson64582 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Laurel. It's not work yet, we enjoy this lifestyle and the pace. When it starts to "feel" like work then we'll slow down. Until then, buckle up, we've got more places to visit!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I like seeing how you button up everything in the house 😊

    @sherisherman1502@sherisherman15022 ай бұрын

    • It's definitely a process, Sheri. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • So far so good 👍

    @abbasssibatra8682@abbasssibatra86822 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Just want to thank you two for the ride along.. till the next time..

    @W8JESRadio@W8JESRadio2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, too for being there and helping to make this journey fun! We enjoy sharing our experiences with everyone and it's exciting to know you enjoy it.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Just gorgeous! Loved the Palms to Pines route. The video and stills are awesome! Thanks for sharing - looking forward to Death Valley.

    @elzabethmorgan8020@elzabethmorgan80202 ай бұрын

    • DV will be fun and epic. Thanks for watching the channel. Glad you enjoyed it this week.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Wow half a days work to pack up and then I thought you were leaving Sondra behind lol ! Love the idea of door jammers.

    @haroldb5569@haroldb55692 ай бұрын

    • We always take our time with packing up for travel days but there are a lot of little things for sure! Thanks for watching.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • We so enjoyed meeting you two! The Idylwild loop is very cool! Safe travels & have fun 😊

    @donwalker9904@donwalker99042 ай бұрын

    • Awesome! Thank you for the afternoon and lunch. We'll have to do it again. The Whataburger sauce was a success!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Loved the scenic tours. Thank you. Looking forward to Death Valley. Safe travels.

    @maryannlarson3041@maryannlarson30412 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much. Oh, DV will be fun and epic.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for taking us along. Great to see Sondra was able to shed that big parka finally.

    @johnbrown7312@johnbrown73122 ай бұрын

    • No kidding! That's almost a goal now is to get to temps nice enough for her to shed the parka but not too hot where she still wants to be outside! 😆 Thank you for watching the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • The need to mount the bikes on the back of the trailer with a rigg that big is impressive. And: THIS is a pickup of some size.

    @Glaucidius@Glaucidius2 ай бұрын

    • We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great scenery

    @jeffr1827@jeffr18272 ай бұрын

    • Thanks. Beautiful area and a great several days.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hello another great Video thanks for taking me alone

    @stephentalley5379@stephentalley53792 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great video guys!!! The dumpster couldn’t have been put in a better spot!!! Man o man, these dang RV parks are set up like a dang mouse trap for us big rigs!!! Its like tryn 2 juggle chain saws getting in an out of sime of them. 👍😃

    @mikeparker8382@mikeparker83822 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. No kidding! They should have RVers design RV parks... of course, then there may only be half as many sites! 😆 🤣 😂

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • You have great pariferial there young man! Seasoned....

    @stephanleslie@stephanleslie2 ай бұрын

    • 😆 🤣 Thanks. Always good to have a spotter too!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • In the midst of the atmospheric rivers, good luck on staying afloat. Be healthy, stay safe and many blessings, Morgan

    @Threadsandjars@Threadsandjars2 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Morgan. We've been fortunate to have good weather out west this winter for the most part. A few days here and there but no complaints. We use those days for indoor chores! Thank you. 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • 23:00 Breathtaking 😃

    @JeffFrmJoisey@JeffFrmJoisey2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. 😃 Glad you enjoyed it.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. 🥰

    @joycewayman5907@joycewayman59072 ай бұрын

    • Our pleasure. Great to have you along on the journey. Appreciate your comments.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • U guys keep polishing ur schtick another great video😊

    @bigd6663@bigd66632 ай бұрын

    • 😆 🤣 thank you very much. We're hoping for a nice shiny big schtick!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Oh my gosh! I was waiting for you to hit the building and the dumpster. Glad you didn't. What a fun day trip. Thank you for taking us along. 🙂

    @adriannurse1502@adriannurse15022 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! Our goal is to not hit anything... but it was definitely closer than we anticipated!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I like in the intro how you showed us what your routines are when preparing to leave!

    @loda9510@loda95102 ай бұрын

    • Glad you liked it!! We thought it would be a different way to start and also show everyone what we do with our unique setup. Not for everyone but we enjoy it. Appreciate your time watching the channel as always.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Another great video! My husband and I went to a RV show today and I was thinking of y’all. Lots of nice rigs!!! Great job guys! 😎

    @sandraimschweiler@sandraimschweiler2 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Sandra. Always fun to look at RV's... we still enjoy it! Hope you had a great day.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great pics of Southern Cali.

    @gtnoslp@gtnoslp2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. Beautiful area. 😍

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Nice Job David

    @billhill8570@billhill85702 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Bill. Really appreciate your comments.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I have the waste master system too, put it on a rig as soon as I get it… nice system…

    @bounderchris@bounderchris2 ай бұрын

    • Then, you know what I'm talking about, Chris. I really like the system and such an improvement from the usual flimsier bayonet type hose.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely one for our “gotta do” list… that Palms to Pines was awesome! Photography was fantastic! Loved that Jack Rabbit! Great job both of you 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing! Enjoying every moment! Safe travels ❤️~Wendy

    @Mr.andMrs.Mike1217@Mr.andMrs.Mike12172 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! The scenic byway was really nice and unexpected. Next time we'll plan on more time for a hike too!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Thanks for doing these, I'm guessing you're gonna' head to the lake that re-appeared.

    @Praterphil@Praterphil2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for watching the channel. You never know where we'll end up... but a reappearing lake does sound cool... especially in the driest place in North America!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • wow what a beautiful city

    @carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034@carlosandrescaicedovallejo60342 ай бұрын

    • We really enjoy it. Great place. Thanks 😄

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful scenery… made me a wee bit homesick. Although we didn’t live on that side of the mountain (Lake Arrowhead) you were able to catch the beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains and San Jacinto Mountains. Safe travels can’t wait to see what is in store next.

    @nikkid7838@nikkid78382 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it and excited it brought back good memories. Our next stop will be fun...and scenic...and epic! Can't wait!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • @@bigtruckbigtravels Exciting..looking forward to seeing it.

      @nikkid7838@nikkid78382 ай бұрын

  • That jackhammer thing! Great early morning chuckle from that!

    @mikelaporte5171@mikelaporte51712 ай бұрын

    • 😆 she just can't get that right!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great 😊

    @tobbiemoody7040@tobbiemoody70402 ай бұрын

    • Thank you! Cheers! Glad you could "drop by".

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Boss driving, David.👍🏾 6:55

    @raoulroberts@raoulroberts2 ай бұрын

    • Dude! Closer than anticipated for sure! Thanks 😄

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great video

    @mercywas@mercywas2 ай бұрын

    • We really appreciate your time watching the channel and are excited to have you along on the journey. Thanks for being a part of the story.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hi guy's...good video...wind farm...been there toooooo many times....love the drone shots...thanks stay safe...J&A2ofus

    @jeannealex2560@jeannealex25602 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 👍J&A! I'll bet your "visit" was not in a car for a tour! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the channel. Stay safe while traveling. See you down the road!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • That's my daughter, Jennifer Holm, singing the song in the opening (first 13 seconds) of the video! Thanks for using great music!

    @benedavis6900@benedavis6900Ай бұрын

    • That's super cool! Beautiful voice and we enjoy the song. I always try to pick good ones. Thanks.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • Hi again, watching your prep to leave reminds me of every vacation I took. I am always the last to leave as I do a final walk around to see.. the top 3 reason, cellphone cords, a flip flop under bed, and I can't believe I left behind a mini shampoo, 😅😅😅

    @willsoto6572@willsoto6572Ай бұрын

    • Love that! 🤣😂😎That's funny...and we can relate to it!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • You guys are AWESOME!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Just found you today..Love your channel! Subscribed 😊

    @teresa_davis@teresa_davis16 күн бұрын

    • Wow! Thank you so much. We really appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels16 күн бұрын

  • That was some skilled driving and knowing your rig, missing that building and dumpster. Way to go! I can’t wait to see Death Valley with you.

    @cherylchamberland6744@cherylchamberland67442 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. We got a lot closer to both than was expected! DV will be fun!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • It takes a lot of work to live a 'carefree' life! Another great video, the quality is outstanding. Wish I could try out some Chester's chicken! As usual I'm looking forward to your next offering. Take care! 🙂

    @CarolStJohn-ev9ry@CarolStJohn-ev9ry2 ай бұрын

    • 😆 Carol, we never thought a carefree lifestyle could be sooo much work! But we enjoy it! Wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for being with us each week!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • The windmills are an eyesore. Half don't function, and ooze oil down their sides. Loved everything else. Palm Springs is great this time of year. Thanks for sharing.

    @RamblinRoadies@RamblinRoadies2 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome. Thanks for watching. We like the turbines when they are spinning but there are soooo many in the valley! Not crazy about the leaking!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Love watching your channel? 👍👍👍👍👍

    @tomasitaalicea5596@tomasitaalicea55962 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much, glad you're back each week.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Very nice

    @cherylnewell9912@cherylnewell9912Ай бұрын

    • Thanks. Appreciate the comments.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • very nice video

    @carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034@carlosandrescaicedovallejo60342 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. Appreciate your comments.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Man!! That was a close one getting out of there!! Bet Sondra was having lots of "hot flashes"!!! 😮 Love the sound of your of your engine when you start it up!! 😊 Why do you leave your shower door & closet doors open??

    @patrichardson8279@patrichardson82792 ай бұрын

    • 😆 a lot closer than we anticipated! The way the doors are designed, they are more secure when open and blocked in that fashion than if we tried to lock them closed. Sounds weird but it works. Thanks for watching... oh, yes, Sondra was hot flashing all the way to the gate!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • 😂You made it 8.25 minutes in, and the plans truly changed. You really never did that before, going so long without a word.

    @raoulroberts@raoulroberts2 ай бұрын

    • Something different for sure. We try to mix it up to keep you on your toes! You definitely have to be flexible in this lifestyle. Thanks for the comment.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • G'day guys from Down Under! Love your set up. Here in Australia we drive large road trains, 3 trailers at once. New subscriber👍

    @brentwall9786@brentwall97862 ай бұрын

    • Hey, Brent, G'Day from up north! We want to get down under one of these days. They'll run a train on occasion up here but only in a few states on certain roads. We want to get a caravan and run some tracks in Australia to Uluru and all over the coast. Thanks for subscribing.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I spent 21/2 years at 29 Palms MCAGCTC. Lots of weekends exploring Joshua Tree Nat’l Monument. Beautiful scenery.

    @jimbusby6584@jimbusby65842 ай бұрын

    • Wow! Thank you for your service. You must know Joshua Tree fairly well. Beautiful area.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Missed it by that much! Dennis

    @rtoadontheroad@rtoadontheroadАй бұрын

    • 😆 🤣 it was very close!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • Hey guys, wow never seen how you guys pick up? Lots of things you have to do? 👍👍👍👍👍

    @tomasitaalicea5596@tomasitaalicea55962 ай бұрын

    • Thanks. Yes, lots of stuff to do in order to roll down the road. We enjoy it. Thanks

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Ok, I found your page a few weeks back. Now I am through with all of your videos. Thanks for sharing, it gives me a chance to see areas I will never get to. I noticed on your "to do" list I saw the UP of Michigan. A lot of beautiful sights there, but make sure you get to Northern, and Western areas of the lower as well. I would suggest coming into the UP from Wi,. or Mn., and working East. Copper Harbor has some beautiful sights, but not sure you want to take your rig up that highway. Going East across the top of the UP, there is plenty to see. Then cross the bridge into the Lower you have Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw Island, and plenty of parks. The entire state has great things to see, Henry Ford Museum, and Greenfield Village, Lighthouses, etc. But I guess the West side has a lot too. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Holland, more lighthouses, parks, and beaches all along the coast. I have to say, visiting the Lower, would be well worth the time it takes.

    @chrism4377@chrism43772 ай бұрын

    • Thanks Chris. We are going to visit the UP but also the lower part of MI too. We will spend an entire summer (April - September) exploring a state we have little experience with so we're excited for the opportunity. Appreciate the input.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • I would shoot for May to October. More things will be open starting in May, and you may catch Fall colors in the U.P. in October.@@bigtruckbigtravels

      @chrism4377@chrism43772 ай бұрын

  • Travel on!

    @steveddavis@steveddavis2 ай бұрын

  • Hello - just a suggestion re hiking up and down - we use one walking stick each - really helps with the knees

    @margaretmcbride295@margaretmcbride2952 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Margaret. We've used poles before but it's Sondra's toes that get squished! Maybe this new pair of boots will help.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • No Stickers? Sondra checkout Chester’s for Stickers… Vista Point… Got to see Scottie’s Castle! Great Tour.

    @NicInLvNv@NicInLvNv2 ай бұрын

    • When it opens, we will tour it! Thanks

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful video, drone videos and pictures like a movie. Even a realistic Earth quake scene at the San Andreas Fault 😂. We also prefer hiking up. Downwards, especially with our big dogs on a leash can be challenging. Safe travels!

    @aeconsulting1@aeconsulting12 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. The quake was fun! I'll bet going downhill with dogs is a challenge... they want to run!

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • So weird knowing I was traveling those same roads and seeing the windmills and driving up to lake arrowhead not that long ago

    @kellygriffiths2068@kellygriffiths20682 ай бұрын

    • Wow, Kelly, it is definitely a small world out there. Safe travels to you.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • If you haven't, you need to hike the 3 miles up Cafe Creek Canyon to the Cafe Creek Falls off Rt 12 near Escalante.

    @williammaitland216@williammaitland2162 ай бұрын

    • Thank you. We'll make a note of that.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I use to help my Dad ‘break down’ their Airstream. I was really interested in what you do. I haven’t been in this part of Cali…..very scenic‼️

    @sharonking9862@sharonking98622 ай бұрын

    • Probably less to do on an Airstream...glad you enjoyed it and this part of Calif is really very scenic. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Just caught your rig in Las Vegas at the thousand trails rv park

    @jaimeellis@jaimeellis2 ай бұрын

    • Uh oh! We've been caught! 😆 Appreciate the comments. Thanks.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I lived in the Coachella Valley for 50 years. Some Springtimes are filled with flowers if there was a wet Winter. Some, however, are not. As for summer, it’s always dry and butt-flaming, scorching hot.

    @cpiggy922@cpiggy9222 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing! We stay away in the summer time! Beautiful winter/spring/Fall area.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Hi there I’m from Idaho and I’ve been watching your channel about two weeks. Love your channel. Love your RVs. I also follow sweet travels and watch on wheels and now switch it up now if you guys have the big trailers and heavy duty trucks, we are retired and in between RVs right now trying to figure out how everybody finances, these big nice rigs and full-time travel, I’m still trying to figure that out but I appreciate you bringing us along. Dennis

    @rtoadontheroad@rtoadontheroadАй бұрын

    • We're glad you found us. We retired 8+ years ago to RV fulltime. We budgeted and saved, with no pension and jumped in. Paid cash for everything and hit the road weekly...usually. 23K miles a year to see the USA. Appreciate you subscribing and getting some good info. Thanks

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

    • Yeah I have kind of figured people either sold their house and used the cash to pay cash for this life style and or saved well, nice pensions and social security checks! Do you have a house or a home base? Dennis

      @rtoadontheroad@rtoadontheroadАй бұрын

    • @rtoadontheroad no. We sold it all and jumped in with both feet. We are always on the road , no RV lot, but we visit our daughter in Alabama and park in her driveway during Christmas holidays.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravelsАй бұрын

  • 8:16: 🚗 Unexpected changes in travel plans lead to a shift from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs for a day trip. 10:14: ⏰ Timing and priorities dictate skipping planned activity for a unique experience in Palm Springs. 14:50: 🏞️ Exploring a scenic drive in Palm Springs, California after a hiking adventure. 21:40: 🏞️ Exploring remote mountain town, encountering unexpected Chester's Chicken, and feeling isolated in the middle of nowhere. 24:39: 🚍 Traveling through scenic route to Death Valley, facing challenges with RV tanks en route. Timestamps by Tammy AI

    @quibblegaze@quibblegaze2 ай бұрын

    • Ok... thank you...Tammy. Nice recap.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Be careful. I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff about frame flex / failures. Things that have been associated with it is weight, pin boxes, and yes even leaf spring packs. You might want to contact manufacturer and see if 3500 is supported by them. I don’t know.

    @tksleeper@tksleeper2 ай бұрын

    • Hmmm...I think you're thinking of another situation. Our trailer is designed for a pin weight of 13K lbs and our frame is based on a semi-trailer chassis with air suspension and 22.5 tires and over the road running gear. No frame flex here... but also can't haul it with a 3500, that's why we have our Volvo 780 pull it. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel. 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I just watching your videos.And the pictures are so beautiful. She ran off and left. You didn’t she?❤❤

    @nancybaldwin4893@nancybaldwin48932 ай бұрын

    • Thanks, Nancy. I think she was trying to get back after "leaving me"! 🤣😊😎

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Great video, i was at King of the Hammers, boondocking for 9 days, I was worried about getting stuck in the mud from the rain but it was ok. You are going to some of the place I go all the time. I will be interested on your route to Death Valley and where you stay. I camp every year by Ballarat and Panamint Springs, love that area.

    @steveegbert3554@steveegbert35542 ай бұрын

    • Glad to hear you didn't get stuck. Burning Man was a mess this year... we didn't go but read about it. We've been to Lone Pine but not to Panamint Springs, next time. We're looking forward to this trip. Did you race at KOH? Thank you for watching.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

    • @@bigtruckbigtravels no I did not race.

      @steveegbert3554@steveegbert35542 ай бұрын

  • I love RVs

    @carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034@carlosandrescaicedovallejo60342 ай бұрын

    • They are fun. Lots of work to be "carefree"! 😆

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Safe travels? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    @tomasitaalicea5596@tomasitaalicea55962 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Jackhammers……LOL……Maybe one day I’ll get you in a race truck. Enjoy the weather !!!!……Our 3 days of winter is over in Livingston. Hello heat and humidity……already.

    @ALongLongWaytoGO@ALongLongWaytoGO2 ай бұрын

    • One day...that would be an experience. Heat and humidity already?!? That's a little early...even for Livingston! LOL...Sondra kept calling it Jackhammers all day! It was hilarious. Thanks

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • The memories! Used to always take the back way off 15 (Temecula/Anza) to get to the desert from San Diego. And when I lived in PS/PD (yes both cities) I would drive up to Idyllwild with a friend and have lunch at the Mexican restaurant there. I still today, keep abreast of the real estate market in all of those places (my Realtor mind never went away). Now, the big question is (from the time I see you going down the flat stretch but you went back to the hiking) did you go up the big incline (mentioned 3000+ feet) to Yucca Valley and turn left off the main drag towards Barstow? If so, I've traveled that way to Vegas lol. I may have gotten around back in my day. Much like you two now! Great video. Thanks!

    @kbVACArestatecarsnrvs@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs2 ай бұрын

    • You have been around, KB! That's the way we went this time. Beautiful drive... better than 215 through Riverside. Idyllwild was our first visit in that area and we really enjoyed it. We'll be back. Our next stop will be fun... and unusual. Always appreciate your comments each week. Thank you. 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • I just saw you at the loves west in Amarillo didn't know you had a KZhead channel

    @raysgonefishing3271@raysgonefishing32712 ай бұрын

    • We're going on two years now with the channel. Started it in April 2022. Haven't been in Amarillo in a year so may have been another rig. Thanks for the comment and we appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • You should hike the PCT by idywild next time but after the snow melts. Better “ vistas”.

    @livesoutdoors1708@livesoutdoors17082 ай бұрын

    • Yes, we were talking about that. We've hiked sections of the PCT around Yosemite and Mt Hood. Always cool. Thanks

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын

  • Love the scenery. Good photography. Do you have cameras that capture you driving down the road? Sondra what type of sunglasses do you wear?

    @mazie65@mazie652 ай бұрын

    • Sondra got her sunglasses at the Tampa RV Super Show. We can't remember the vendors name but she's trying to find him. No special cameras for the road, just a drone, GoPro and a few Samsung phones. Thank you for the comment 😃 and for your time watching the channel.

      @bigtruckbigtravels@bigtruckbigtravels2 ай бұрын
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