HUGE RV, We didn't pay attention!! WHAT to do? Detour, Wildfire. HDT RV. Fulltime RV Life. RV couple

We're in a tight campground at Thousand Trails and we get in quite a pickle as we try to head back east to Idaho and a BLM campground on a reservoir.

Wildfires are a common occurrence during the summer but we have one directly on our route.

Never a dull moment in RV Life as we want to get to McCall, Idaho and do some boating on Payette Lake and whitewater rafting...if we can get out of Oregon.

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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 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. We're not exactly taking Life in the Slow Lane but we do stop and smell the roses.

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)
Country Girl by Wildflowers
Backseat Therapy by River Run Dry
My Heart Takes over by Eden Maze
Pandemonium by Christopher Moe Ditlevsen
Two New Friends by Spectacles Wallet and Watch
Won't Die Young by Brett Gregory

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A convenient way to see (or buy) the items you see in the video's which may help in your adventure.

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:

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.

[StevesRoadTripChronicles]

While driving that boat, David’s eyes lit up like a Sondra in a stationery store!

[susanpiette]

David you can do anything with that truck. Talented.
Thank you both for another beautiful adventure....

[fredschell]

I'm so glad David finally got to captain a boat. Great adventure and scenery. Safe travels.

[banditone]

I'm convinced that David led a secret double life as a truck driver that he is not telling us about.

[tippybird]

Love your video’s. David’s driving skills are amazing and his side kick is a great helper.

[brendanoleary]

The look on your face David when you first took the boat was priceless. Beautiful place.

[deborahahmuty]

Glad to see you got a good look at Oregon & Idaho...I live in Boise and have family on the coast of OR...but McCall is one of my favorite places...but Oregon still has the best campgrounds of anywhere I've travelled...keep up the awesome posts 😊

[clone_commandernayo]

Excellent driver, awesome picturesque views, njoyable boat ride and rafting adventure😁😁😁😁

[tedmartinez]

Follow you guys allot, but this was one of your best videos. From a long time trucker out of California, I can't wait to turn my Peterbilt into an HDT and do the same thing. Safe travels my friends.

[Carlos_AT]

Amigos, Your life is a great adventure, never stop enjoying it, and the music at the end of the video is always fantastic, it is difficult to have to wait a long week to see them again. 😄

[gregpit]

Hi guys, I just came across your channel and I love it... you both make me smile... and I think that's what its all about... keep up the good work... Greg (Qld Australia)

[CynthiaHayden-xu]

Loved watching you do those turns it gave me goosebumps and smiles all the same while and the mountains are.

[nancybaldwin]

Seeing the rainbow in the clouds was beautiful. I’ve never seen that before.Beautiful place where you are at. Have a great time.

[sadiesmom]

Great video and what a great trip you shared with us. Can’t wait to see the next video.

[olgarodriguez]

That boat trip looks so fun and exciting! This vídeo Is excellent. Thank you for making another elderly person enjoy your videos . Each time more exciting and filled with super fun ádventures . Greetings from Venezuela

[alisonjones]

Hi! England calling! 😂 Another great video David and Sondra. You drove through Sisters! Wow, that’s where I went to the quilt show in 2017 after Everest Base Camp! The scenery is breathtaking, thanks for such amazing videos. Loved the boat trip and rafting!How you drive that truck! What a team! Safe travels. 🇬🇧 Best wishes.

[jmuckable]

I remember you guys completely turning around your rig 2 winters ago at Peace River and was completely impressed with your skills. You did like it was a piece of cake. I know if you can't do something, then it can't be done... Good job Team !!!!

[amberandrews]

David What a beautiful view of that rainbow in the clouds, Amazing views from the lake. Love watching your videos .

[BGDAVID]

I can't wait for the day Sondra says, " David, you ARE getting a boat!" Lol. David looked so happy being the Captain of the boat. Loved the video. Safe travels~

[robertpahlowjr]

This was a great adventure. The changes in scenery were incredible. McCall area is just amazing.