THEY'RE ANIMALS. It's a Party Now! RV Stuff. HDT Travel. Fulltime RV Life. RV Couple. Wild Adventure

Heading to San Antonio for a week is nice. We're going to meet up with some friends and some Friends of the Channel at a meet-up. Should be fun. It's a new to us resort called Admiralty RV Resort and we should fit but it will be tight.

We plan to visit the zoo and get some chores done but the Police show up and may have other plans.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Join this channel to get access to perks:

Come join our Facebook Group, Big Truck Big Travels for more details such as Alaska itinerary, annual costs and RV stuff.

Facebook Group "Big Truck Big Travels" (see links above)

#rvlife #spacecraft #fulltimerv #customrv #lifeintheslowlane #hdt #whataburger #hdtrailers #hdtrvtravel #harvesthost #harvesthosts #campendium #wanderlust #boondocking #lg #rvroadtrip #traveltips #rvlife #rv #travel #travelvlog #campgrounds #rvliving #rvcouple #lifeintheslowlane #thankshanks #rvtravel #blm #roadtrip #epic #wildlife #wildrvlife #scrapbooking #hdtravels #heavydutytruck #heavydutytrucks #nationalrecreationarea #guadalupe #openroads #texas #volvotrucks #stickers #mexico #friends #tucson #shakespeare #ghosts #newmexico #lordsburg

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 YouTube channels Suite Travels, Switch it Up 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 but sometimes, our destination is a destination.

Our journey is the destination. We want to share our experiences of our discovery of What's Next.

I get my music from:
Tracks:
Outta Here by Jennifer Holm (intro song)
The Big Chase by Bonnie Grace
River Serpent by Jon Bjork
Find my Boy and Bring him Home by Bonnie Grace
Trails of Africa by Sight of Wonders
Northside by Life
You Should Know by Sven Karlsson

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.

We use the Open Roads 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:

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.

[davidvandunk]

I admire David's patience and attempts at appearing non plus about his wife's shopping habits, I learned a lesson, just smile and nod your head!!!!

[kimjohnson-ely]

Another lovely video. David is just so patient, no matter what is thrown his way; shows the love of a long and happy marriage, God bless you both, you are blessed. I love sharing your interactions just as much as I love the travelling wih you. Thank you again.

[JamieStuff]

As a trucker, I appreciate your "cardinal rule" about not staying at truck stops, especially the "big three" (Love's, Pilot/Flying J, TA/Petro), and to a lesser extent, Sapp Bros. These are the ones that truckers flock to, because of shower credits and such. The independents and small chains, not so much. The issue I have with RVers, however, is the slides. A while back, I pulled into a rest area with diagonal pull thru truck parking. Someone with a 5th wheel was parked right in the middle, slides out, stairs down. However, even though he wasn't over the parking space lines, he was effectively taking up three spaces since no trucks could make the swing into the adjoining spaces.

In the case of the truck stop in this video, you were in a dirt lot with no lined parking spaces. While the place did get a number of trucks in it, I have no issue with you parking there, and in similar places.

This brings up a question... Have you two ever overnighted in Voyager's sleeper because you were parked somewhere you couldn't/didn't want to extend Orion's slides?

[christygr]

What a great video. I enjoyed the zoo and especially Sondra’s photos at the end. Watching you 2 trouble shoot anything is always a blast to watch. Your thought processes to solve a problem is fascinating to me. I love watching you 2 think and work together. I look forward to next week and seeing David’s expert maneuvering to get out of the RV spot. Safe travels …

[RickV]

Great video of the zoo! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing yourselves with so many of us! Rick

[annamaybeekman]

I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING LOVE YOU

[texasfan]

Wow another whataburger visit. Nice views in south Texas. Content keeps getting better. Gig em

[Judamac]

Another great video.Thanks for sharing.

[williamfahey]

Really enjoyed the visit. Looking forward to seeing y'all again in the summer. Be safe!

[sandramcd]

Wow I’ve never seen a snake drink …good catch Sondra 🙌👍❤️🇦🇺

[drka]

We've been there, we understand your frustration on the sites. We had a Class A and it was tight. Enjoy your time here!

[juanbosquez]

Ok, that was better than I thought, the mistake that Pathfinder & Orion are having issues.... hope your Thanksgiving was a great day.... ❤❤❤

[lancebillingsley]

Great video love the scenes at the zoo and David playing with the electrical stuff on the trailer on the house is the breaker on or off it’s on no it’s off. No it’s on but the zoo part was fun to watch.

[Jeffrey-Flys]

Fun fact… 16:00 … our friend Josh makes those Lion fountains in MN

[williamsneedjr]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both and have a blessed day

[raoulroberts]

Thank you for the vlog, David and Sondra. I wasn't expecting a new one for the holiday. I hope you've been having a happy Thanksgiving Day. Be safe and be well🙏🏾💙🤍❤️

[dianemilligan]

The problem solving is so interesting! TY!

[jodiesebek]

Happy Thanksgiving 🧡 🦃 when one repair is needed always seems like others appear. Excited to see what your upto next week 😊

[Sushi]

All the best this Thanksgiving. And look at all your devoted members pausing family fun to share an hour with you two. Time well spent every week 🍁

[karoleenascottage]

Another fabulous video! Love the thumbnail. It was great meeting you guys - the BTBT trivia contest was a hoot! Thank you both for sharing your great adventures! Have a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃