Trekking Tips:
If you happen to live in that super awesome undiscovered place (the largest ball of twine looks like a trinket next to your town’s mammoth bird house) or you know of it, tell us about it! We want to know; better yet we want to come check it out. Whether it’s your favorite coffee shop or the best waves, let us know where to go and why. Then tune in and check it out!
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| jason@gonewiththewynns.com | nikki@gonewiththewynns.com |
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| cleo@gonewiththewynns.com | singa@gonewiththewynns.com |
My husand and i are doing a leave of absence from work, hooking up our trailer and travelling the outside borders of the usa for 2 1/2 months, would appreciate any suggestions you have
If you try to see everything, it’s going to be crazy! Use this trip as an “appetizer” and DO NOT try to fit everything in. There are a million great places across this nation. A few favs of ours (if you use the search tool on our site you’ll find posts on most of these places):
Bolinas, CA
Pacifica, CA
Trinidad, CA and Redwoods NP
Yellowstone NP
Bar Harbor and Acadia NP
Mt. Airy, NC
Charleston, SC
Port St. Joe, FL
Gulf Shores, AL
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Good Luck. We are pretty darn honest about the places we visit and we really only talk about the good ones. Spend some time on our site and maybe you’ll find some additional inspiration.
Thanks for the information. Your website is awesome and its great to get such great ideas. Have you ever heard of Harvest Hosts?
We have heard of Harvest Hosts and Love the idea. We go into a little detail on this article if you’re interested: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/free-camping
Just a quick question. I see that you travel with cats and often boondock and go exploring. Do you have any tips? I am concerned about leaving my own cat in the heat of my RV. I have done mostly camping with shore power (AC) but would like to do more boondocking – safely.
We typically only boondock in mild weather locations. This way we can leave the windows open and let the fresh air in for both us and the kitties. Also we often find ourselves in forests which help keep us cooler, or on top of mountains which provide us with slightly cooler temps than the low lands. If it’s 100 degrees and sunny outside I would not recommend boondocking with your pets. I hope this helps.
Thanks. I have considered the hillbilly ac. lol Where you fill a cooler with ice and have a fan blow over it. I guess north in summer south in winter works too.
It does work, especially if you get one of those 5 day coolers with extra insulation.
Hi,
I just read on your site that you are visiting California. YOU MUST check out Yosemite National Park. We just spent our 35th wedding anniversary up there and it is BEAUTIFUL right now. We stayed at the Yosemite Pines RV Park just outside of Groveland off Hwy 120. It takes 25 minutes to drive up to Yosemite from there but the RV spot is decent with full hook-ups and this time of year it is hard to get a reservation in the Park itself.
Groveland has so many historical facts along with Jamestown (about a 45 minute drive from Groveland), and the 1897 Railroad train tour. There is also Sonora with its quaint town and antique shops.
Hope you enjoy your time here in California, don’t forget to stop by San Simeon and take a tour of Hearst Castle on the coast.
So much to see and do here…..keep the posts coming I love reading about your adventures.
We have a 35 ft RV and are making plans to become full-timers in the next year and a half. We have to save a little more before we take off.
Cheers, Pam
Pam, we are headed to Yosemite in about 3 weeks. We are soooo excited! Thanks for the tips on Groveland and Jamestown! Hope to see you on the road!
I just love your blog!!! My husband and I are getting ready to sell our house and hit the road. We are hoping to get enough for the house to try and be on the road for about 6 months. It will also be a way of exploring where we want to set roots next. We have lived in Asheville NC for a while and its time for a new adventure. Might as well do it while we are young and can enjoy ourselves! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Nikki and Jason, Great to have met you at the RV show and glad you may be coming back for the Fall Snowbird show. We have very much enjoyed following your travels and there is a smidgen of envy for your traveling lifestyle. It’s tough to have responsibilities that somehow keep us grounded. That said, we’re off to Scottsdale in April and then over to Maui for a couple weeks of R & R.
See you in September,
Keith & Karen
Just got on your site. We’re retired, not big fans of trailer camping, will not tent camp. Thinking of a class B, as a second home kind of thing. Appreciate any suggestions you have. I notice that you travel in a very large Monaco rv with your little Smart. Question: Will a B like a sprinter based rig pull a smart sized car? How about if we put it on a little trailer?
Stay save. J
Hey John! Check out the Winnebago via / vista and the leisure travel vans. Great sprinter based RV’s that will easily tow just about any car you want behind.
Hi Nikki and Jason,
We are not only new to your site, we are new to RV ing,,,,however we are about to venture out and love your site. I am curious how you are making a living, for instance do you get paid for travel recconendations? Your videos etc? We are almost retired but have about another year and with the down economy don’t have lots of well just say….”cash” we will attempt to live on a limited budget but we are yound at heart and ready for new adventures!!!! Any advice is appreciated…
I am SO curious to know if you are running into more younger couples on the road? My partner Paul and I (and our cat Kasha) are both in our 40′s and still rarely find other younger couples (gay or straight) when we travel. Love following all of your adventures!
You won’t find as many at the typical RV Resorts. We do meet other young travlers at State and National parks as well as true campgrounds that allow tent camping. We have met several young families and such at the Thousand Trails parks. Thanks for following and let us know if we are ever close, we would love to meet up!
Thanks Nikki. Appreciate the advice! We will be in Indio much of March so if the timing works, would be great to meet you. If not then certainly when you both pass through Oregon. We love the coast and Bend as well. Cheers!
It looks like you are having a great trip. We just finished a one-year loop of the US about six months ago and can say that it is a trip of a lifetime.
I am going to follow this as it brings back some great memories.
Wow, what a great trip! Really love your traveling growler series!
After just briefly checking out this blog and your Facebook page you guys really post some good information!! Do you guys have any advice or a link to a certain post about working from an RV? My wife and I are considering your lifestyle but consistant and reliable internet is a MUST. At least four days of the week
It’s got to be hit or miss….right?? I’d really, really appreciate any info or just help steering me in the right direction since ya’ll have been living it for a while now. I look forward to reading more of your post!
I work remote.
Well Chris I hate to break the news to you but just the phrase ‘reliable internet’ is an oxymoron! It is hard to find and we use our phones as hotspots. Verizon has the most consistent coverage but there are some pockets that don’t have any reception (mostly very remote locations). If internet is a must you are going to have to stick close to major cities and highways but it can be done. When all else fails, head to a library, starbucks, visitors center or Barnes and Noble. Hope this helps! We have one post right now on working from the road: http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/work-on-road
We have stayed many times at crazy horse and love it. We will be cruising around all weekend so really if you want a nice boat ride just mail me back and we would pick you up any where this boat will go. Happy thanksgiving!
Hello Wynns. We are making our way to havasu as I type this. Our party barge in tow. We are staying at crazy horse campground. I will be keeping my eyes open for your motor home. A very warm welcome to join us on the lake to see the beautiful water of Lake Havasu. Also, we make a mean Bloody Mary.
YES!!!! We drink a mean bloody mary! Crazy Horse is a great spot, you’re gonna love it. We are not on the island this year, so we’ll have to contact you and plan something fun. See you soon, and safe travels!
Gina and Jeff, We missed you? Tried emailing. If you’re still in Havasu we must meet for a bloody on the water!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/KROS/486852238006122
Here is a web site about a former teacher who “really” lived off the grid for 44 days..
LOVE IT! Seems sailing keeps putting its pretty face in front of us everywhere we turn.
I have a 2011 Monaco Vesta like yours and was interested in your upgraded engine codes to increase horsepower. How did you accomplish upgrading those codes?
Thanks
Scott, I have some bad news for you: Monaco is not able to upgrade any Vesta engine codes because there is a block on the engine. Our Vesta is special because it was direct from the factory and the first couple off the line. Wish I had better news for you.
We are two retirees who have more time to spend on the road. I am trying to convince my husband to rent/buy an RV an travel this great country. However, he feels that the expense of traveling that way is equal to or outweighs driving and staying at motels. How can I convince him otherwise?
Pat, check out our post on costs of living full time on the road. http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/the-cost-of-living-full-time-on-the-road You wont see a monthly cost on the RV because we paid for it in full, so make sure to budget that in. Otherwise its easy to see where our money goes. Each person spends differently but this should give you an idea. We do still travel a few times a year where we catch a flight and stay in hotels and those are the times we miss our RV the most! The ease and comfort of traveling with your home is very addicting!
HI Wynns, I was referred to you by a rep from Monaco. I am looking at a Vista and I am looking for your experience as to the good and bad of a Vista.
Thanks,
Keith
Keith,
I assume you’re looking at a Vesta not a Vista correct? I know all these dang names are so similar. You can find lots of info on the Monaco Vesta on this post:
http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/breeze-vs-vesta
and this post:
http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/vesta-fuel-economy
and this post:
http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/review-monaco-vesta
After you read the posts please leave any related questions on the comment section under that post, it helps keep everything clean and tidy for the next visitor. Hope this helps.
Hey guys it’s the Indiana James here. I hope all is going well with you all. I was wondering what type of external microphone you all use for your camera. I’ve been looking around and I just wanted the name and model type. Also I finished the Gerona video. It’s just a small little clip at: theindianajames.com
Let me know what you think. Safe Travels
Travis check out the post we created with the secrets to HD video on the road, I think you’ll find your answer. It’s also under our FAQ page.