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I look around at everything in my home and realize that none of it is important and I won't miss it when it's time to let go. That includes most of my clothes. It's an easy trade to travel and experience the country!

I don’t think y’all are weird, I feel you just have an amazing relationship and you love each other.

You can't just love your partner you have to LIKE them too!

The distraction tip for me is don't distract someone while they are setting up camp or breaking down camp. it is sooo important because dumb dangerous things can happen if you skip or miss something when setting up or unhooking. Almost every time i walk around the camper before we move the camper i find something missed.

Thank you soooo much for this!! I took the plunge and just got my 5th wheel after 19yrs of marriage. A newly single, empty nester at 50yrs old and decided to hit the road with my border collie "Daisy". I'm in day 2 of living full time in my new home on wheels and this information is much appreciated!! Keep it up and share all the ins and outs of my new life on the road!!!! BTW, bro, you totally out punted your coverage!!! ;)

This is our first year RVing . My husband retired really early. I'm terminal and with a aneurysem you never know. We live in Texas so this first year we will dedicate to mostly seeing Texas. If you ever come out this way please let us know. So much fun to be had. I wanna ride a balloon, parasailing, zip line and see God's glory. God bless both of you and your family and friends. Live it up! Angel

You are so encouraging. I am 72 and my sister is 82. We bunk camped in Europe years ago and have felt so stuck waiting in Gods waiting room. Now chapter 3 of our lives is seeing places right here at home. You make me feel brave and so much more prepared. Thank you.

We’ve been part time trailering for about 23 years, so know the basics. Just retired, are selling our house and will take delivery of a Solitude to travel full time in about a month. You are SO RIGHT ON about all these things. I do have to say that I actually appreciate the fact that we’re saving water by taking what we call “Navy showers” 😆,. My mother in law, who was a young woman in the 1940’s, used to say that she and her friends would take what they called “PTA showers”, meaning, “pits, ti*s and a$$” 😆. They were a lot more wild than you might think back then. I never forgot that, and sometimes that applies to RV showers as well. As an aside, she and father in law were definitely part of the Cocktail generation. When we went trailering with them, they had a four hour/250 mile rule when towing. Thus meant that we stopped early, set up camp and then enjoyed happy hour, including epic Manhattans. They taught us birdwatching and bridge. They’ve since passed, but we sure appreciate the memories 😻

i LOVE How you admit to being weird. THATS THE FIRST part of being a person. Accepting who you are. Go both of you

Agree cooking is a pain at first! But my best friend definitely was the crockpot. Turn that baby on low, and adventure out all day, then come back a warm meal! 👌🏽

I couldn't agree more with the "freedom" statement. Less is more. Great video again, thanks!

My husband and I have worked together since 1988! We are best friends, and can hardly wait to travel together! You are so right, more communication, more love, and always respect! Enjoyed my first “visit” with you!

I’m so grateful I found your channel. My husband and I are gearing up to live the RV life with our three kids in the coming year, and your videos are so helpful, entertaining, and encouraging. Thank you for this wonderful content!

I love that you guys put out a real, practical video that doesn't scare away folks who are considering the life. Thanks!

Y’all are NOT weird, your extraordinarily awesome!!! I have such an admiration for both of you. You have a marriage that surpasses all others. Keep doing you because this farmgirl needs this channel for my downtime, which is extremely limited.

You guys aren’t weird. Your awesome and blessed to have each other.

Weird but Awesome. Love watching you guys. Good motto is to never let the sun go down while you're angry. Get it resolved before you go to bed.

First I love your channel. I feel a connection with you. I am (was) an RN. I was also an ER nurse. I appreciate what you do. We are working towards getting an rv and getting started. Our situation is different from most I just turned 62 and she is 60. I am retired on disability. I need a walker or a scooter to get around. But we are going for it. We do not own a house and have no friends or family nearby so we don’t have those issues. Keep up the great work.

You two are wired in the most adorable way. Its an encouraging example of togetherness.

My hubby and I recently found your channel, and now we’re going back and watching older videos. We are looking to buy an RV so we need all the tips! Thank you! And no, you are not weird. You are endearing. My hubby and I are the same way; we love being together. Hope to see you in the road one day!

So many great points. The separation from those who are used to seeing you, having you nearby to come and see, or come when they need help is a huge thing. We don’t realize how dependent we can become on each other for support, help with projects, and other things until we are forced to adapt and accommodate. We all hate changing what we are used to and our social norms. Even things like getting used to the new noises while sleeping in the RV with those super insulated, walls of tissue paper-like noise reduction. The first time you hear the difference in noise with the wind and heavy rains while watching Tv. Lol. Great video you guys! Can’t wait to find out what you have to offer next!!

I would absolutely LOVE to find someone that I enjoyed being with so much. It sounds as if you have an amazing relationship! The fact that you have good communication and obviously don't take offense when talking is probably the best thing you have going for you. If only we could all have that! Savel travels!

One more to a thousand! Go get it!

I just love your channel! We started RVing for work and are now traveling with our 5 cats and 5 people. We plan on going completely full time at the start of 2023. Love your goofiness, the world needs more of it!

Like the style change up guys! I like that you guys are shedding some light on that minimalist lifestyle!

Thank you! I'm putting my house on the market to start my journey in Three weeks! I appreciate you forging the way!

We’ve always been weird like that. Six weeks into full time Rv adventures and totally loving it. We’ve had a few issues, but expected them from watching great channels like you.

You two amazing souls are my favorite people. I love how you keep it real and roll with the punches. You don't sweat the small stuff. I love watching your videos. Thanks Hanks I love you both, you inspire me❤

Leaving home at 18 is a giant leap for anyone. For me it was the best thing I could do. I've been in my line of work for 4.5 years. Living out of a duffle bag is I'm used to. I'm working on building up the courage to marry my best friend, and researching moving into an RV in the next 2 years. It's finding the right truck/trailer combination for me at the time, as well as what will work for "us". I have an idea how to live because I'm used to it, but it will be a different shock for her. Hey, as long as she has her hot water for showers after a long shift I'll live 😅. Great content, will continue to follow! 😎

If you ain't weird, you ain't living!!

Our grandkids are excited to see their Nomad Nana and Papa each time. Unlike the grandparents they see ALL the time. We are special and happily expected when we visit.

Black tank tip. I stole this idea but I THINK it will work. Dump a little dawn dish soap in your black tank with it about 1/3 full. Drive to your next destination and dump and rinse. This cleans all the YUKIES out of the tanks and washes your probes. One thing I didn’t realize; the tank is long and flat. I thought it was more like a cube. At least it’s like that in our model. Try it; let me know! I think it’s a great idea! Thx for the video!

I hope you guys hit 1,000 subscribers by this weekend. I felt like I was sitting on the other side of the table.

I feel like I’m washing dishes all day. Just cause it’s a small space and they pile up so much faster. We don’t full time but this time of year we hunt and stay in our camera 4 or the 7 days a week. We also love to be around each other all the time so I don’t think it’s weird haha

So sweet that you guys can be around each other so much and still have tons of fun.

It's hilarious seeing these vids. I'm a truck driver, I've been out 7 months at a time with just enough space for a bed and a fridge. My tip for yall rvers, is utilize the truck stops, especially if you don't have a bathroom. The small campers are more than welcome at the truck stops, park for the night, we got showers, food, bathrooms. Perfect for smaller trips to your family during the holidays.

Tip of the week, "Normal is just a setting on the washing machine.", But seriously, when we spent 5 months on the road in 2015 the cost of doing laundry was one we hadn't planned on. In preparation of going full time we purchased a rig with washer/dryer hookup, and I installed a Spendide combo in it. We see people ask on the forums all the time if having a washer/dryer is worth it. My response is...do you have a washer/dryer in your sticks & bricks...well my RV is my home now, so of course we a washer/dryer in our RV. 👍 Yes, you two are our type of weird. 😎 Everyday has its challenges, When issues happen, we take a breath, look at each other and say, "If this is the worst thing that happens today we are doing all right", roll up our sleeves and figure out the next step. 😁 Great video you two....I do miss long hot showers, but I enjoy not setting an alarm more. 😎 Hope they are getting that turbo fixed!! Take care you two!! 😁👍❤️ Sean & Angie

I just bought an RV and you guys just slapped me into reality. I'm terrified. I'm supposed to pick it up tomorrow. I don't have anywhere to take it. 😅😅😄😄😄😄🤣🤣🤣🤣. What did I get myself into.

We love watching you guys, I admire how much work you guys put in keeping a weekly channel having just started a channel I know how much work it is.

You guys are not weird....your partner is your best friend...you are a team and have each other’s back....you learn when to give each other space...keep up the good work

I love watching videos of RV Living couples. You guys are fun! My husband and I are not full time but we go out whenever he has a few days off. He’s an ER doc so maybe someday we can locum tenens like you. We typically go to nearby lakes (haven’t gotten up the guts to boondock yet). We have a new grandbaby so we don’t want to get too far away for too long. Maybe someday when he is old enough to travel with us. In our short term rving, we have learned to have the trailer packed at all times. Clothes, dishes, linens. Everything but the food and I have a ready to go menu and grocery list so I can hit the store in an hour and be ready to go. We keep some cold stuff in a box in an extra fridge in the house that can be moved over quickly. Just want to be ready when hubby hits the GO button. Happy trails and look us up if you ever come to Oklahoma.

My RV tip would be check your tire pressures all the time. Im sure those are always changing pressures every day

My rule of thumb for clothing is 3, one to wash, one to wear, one for a spare...eg, PJ, pants, short sleeve t shirts, long sleeve T shirts! Safe travels!

You two make this so much fun.

I am SO impressed that you brought your Kitchen Aid Mixer with you! I have a super powerful multipurpose blender thingie with dough hook so gave my mixer to my niece. Now wondering if I should have tried to bring it with me 🤔

Love this! It's amazing what you've learned about RV life when you look back. Funny what some people think they'd hate or enjoy. I think of RV life is humbling. Going on my 5th year and 4th RV! Good advice and thanks for being brutally honest about what to expect. More people need to hear the reality of RV living before diving in.

Phenomenal is the only word I can think of at this time that describes your channel. Your Nameplate “Happily Ever Hank’s” is just right on point. I always count the days until your next upload.

I'm happy to be apart of your channel; it's very educational. I am thinking about becoming a full time RV and this channel just give me the motivation I need.😊 Thank you guys

I remember taking the Navy showers when I was f/t in my R-Pod. It wasn't bad at all. You get used to it.

My husband and I and our 1 year old daughter are going full RV in the next month! Glad I found your channel, we’re so excited for this jump 🥰 we’re also weird people and are always together when we’re home, it won’t be much of a change for us 😂 We’re not traveling just yet but we have 14 acres we’re sticking it on with a septic and water hookup. We’re going to save for a couple years to build!

You guys are so relatable. Like the openness and real life sharing. Keep the vids coming. For young 30 something you are living the life that many of us desire. My wife and I are preparing to go do the semi full time RV living. So your vids are a big help as you have a lot of life experience to share. Thanx for it all...

Hey Hanks. My name is Joe. In North Carolina. I am going on eleven years in an stationary rv. I have an older washer and dryer. They are setup out side. when my black tank clogs up, I use the washer to back flush the black tank. Fill the washer , put it in the spin cycle. Place the washing machine hose in the dump hose. have some one turn the washer on, while holding the hoses about wast high. After a few seconds stop the washer. while holding the hose up in the middle reconnect the end to the dump station. Repeat to clear the clog.

Hi , I saw you on RV on the wayside, great chat , and very valuable advise thanks for sharing

Hey guys, just wanted to thank you for all the amazing advice you've given. I am planning on RV living next year if all goes well with 3 of my close friends and discovered your videos today, its been really helpful from things like what takes electricity and RV parks to stuff like the fact we'll be around each other 24/7. I love the fact that you two are #weird its cute. Hope things are going well for you and that you are safe, you've gotten yourself a new subscriber❤️

Great tips folks. No snow here yet but we have rain instead.

I appreciate both of your honesty and being real🙌☺️

My husband and I have been together for almost 21 years. He is my best friend and we spend a lot of time together. Other people think we are weird too

Loved the video! Definitely not the cheapest lifestyle, but so rewarding! RV TIP: ALWAYS HAVE A FLY SWATTER WHEN BOONDOCKING, the flies WILL find their way in!

Enjoy the snow and great information guys 👍🏼👍🏼 - Ray

Very good video guys! A lot of people don't think of a lot of things when they go full time.

The tip of the week setup cracks me up every time. You guys are do fun and yet so sincere and we just enjoy watching your videos. Loving the side videos, the is so much fun just sitting here going we thought the same thing. 😉 This was solid advice and we agreed with all of this. ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi #weird We love being together all of the time as well. 😂

I love your videos. I’m a travel nurse and I’m wanting to go this route as well. Thanks for the info!

Thank you for the heads up! We as a family are getting ready to start RV living. We are ready for the new adventure.

After a year of hand washing all dishes I decided I was over it and started looking for a countertop dishwasher. And boy am I glad I did, it fits perfectly on the counter and the water just drains directly into the sink. It only takes 1 1/2 gallons to run, no hot water needed, and has multiple settings. Pricey but not too bad, $250 to no longer hand wash every single dish was SO worth it!

Great points. Bill and I never really worried that we'd have trouble being with each other 24/7, but that's the number 1 thing that people tell us: that they wouldn't be able to be with their spouse in a small space all the time.

Great video, you two!! Loved it so much! ❤❤

Great tips, thank you for sharing.

Enjoyed the video and format. Great job!

I’m heeeeree!!! Your camper always looks so darn cozy!

I’m full time with my daughter. We are stationary during the school year. I recommend buying an all weather camper for full time. Also, I wish I had not gotten the big Dish package. I’m happy with the antenna channels and streaming to my TVs. I think the outside kitchen should be optional. Never use mine. I wish the big cargo had a door going into it from the inside and on the outside storage where dirty stuff goes, it doesn’t need to be deep and unusable storage. Wish the side closets were shelves facing the bed on each side so I could put handy things accessible when in bed like books, remotes, a place for drinks, phones, etc. Because with the closed closets by the bed, if I put something on the shelf in front of it, I can not get to the inside of closet without moving everything. So I don’t have anything in my closets. Also, wish the manufacturers would stop using too much formaldehyde in blinds. I loved the dark out blinds but when the sun hits the windows, it activates the formaldehyde smells and we can never sleep past 8-9am. My next camper will definitely have a washer and dryer. I don’t like air coming out of the floor. My allergies are bad. The vents need to be strategically put in to blow where dust doesn’t collect. Example: My heat air vents blow under my bed and that’s where we put out shoes. So I’ve never used the heater because of that. But I do live in the south. Also, don’t like the sink being next to the stove where water splashes and runs down under it. Also, make the hatches more accessible so owners can locate plumbing hoses easy and keep them tightened. My biggest pet peeve is not getting a manual. A 15-20 min walk around is useless. I videoed mine but he didn’t explain how to use the air conditioner or the radio or where the secret hatches were to check plumbing. Also, make water shut offs at the kitchen and bathroom so water can be closed off and used at other places if there’s a plumbing problem. Then there’s the security issue. Why don’t the manufacturers put a good lock inside that we can use when we are sleeping with our kids. My neighbor had a key that fit my front door and my side storage hatches. Wow! I love the two door camper ideas but I’m not so crazy having my child sleeping on the other end and with a door that I have to worry about. Just put locks inside. Also, I put a small safe in my camper which is nice but it would be great if one came installed in an easy to get to but hidden place that doesn’t cost a grand extra on the price. It would be fantastic if there was a place outside camper to put shoes. I hate walking in and always worrying about what to do with shoes. Then there’s weight distribution. Have a list in a cabinet telling RV owners how much weight can go say in kitchen cabinets. Closets. Etc. I had too much canned food in my kitchen cabinets. Put lights in pantry’s that are hard to get too. Put the washer and dryer on the opposite end of the master bedroom. Or put in the kitchen. I have allergies and all that lint is ridiculously hard to keep down in the bedroom. Also, manufacturers need to use a better sealer around the plumbing. There’s no reason it should come loose before I go on my first trip. And for the back up cameras, if it has a place for one, then give it to me and don’t make me pay $200 for it. Also, why not put a water pressure regulator on the RV so we don’t blow out our faucet because we didn’t know because we didn’t get a manual. I think the material used on new campers need to be better so I don’t have to completely recalk and seal my roof within the first two years. Goes for kitchen and bathroom too. And maybe I’m dreaming but there needs to be a way to stabilize the camper so it doesn’t feel like I’m in a boat out at sea during a storm when I’m in the bathroom. It would be great if there was a scale that told us how much the camper weighs as we are bringing stuff in. And please just stop with the black tank sensors. Mine only worked right on the lot at dealership the day they did the walk around. And all campers need a black tank flush. Never buy a light weight for full time living. They are great for traveling around if you only bring yourself and a suitcase. I could write a book but I’m stopping here. I’m in the market to buy a new camper just two years after buying a new RV off the show room floor. The salesman was not experienced and he sold me the floor plan I liked but cost me a fortune by not selling me what would work for me living full time and also by not helping me figure out if my tow vehicle was big enough to move my camper. The experience of the salespeople is key. If they just want to sell you something, but not have you as a repeat customer, which is highly likely, then it could be a huge financial disaster for the customers. And for the salesman in the long term. Thank you for letting me leave a message. Didn’t mean to talk so negatively. There are way more positives than negatives about having an RV. I need to focus on that next time. Ha-ha!

Love your videos! My husband and I are looking into full time RV life and your videos are giving us so much helpful information. 😀

Such wonderful, cute nurses! So proud to see the heroes enjoying like on the road!

Regarding less is more, YES!! This is the part I cannot wait for! I have two little kids and our current home it filled with clutter and I am so ready to downsize. We are about 1-2 years away from going full time and I am already throwing stuff out lol

Liking the mugs. Personally I don't own an RV but I subscribe to alot of RV channels. The lifestyle looks exciting and I like learning about it. Something to consider in the future. Cheers!

Truly my favorite video. Me and my husband will starting our on the road life as traveling CNA's. your videos are my favorite, because you guys are weird just like us. We will have our 11 yr o;d son with us, plus our 3 dogs. I have learned so much from your videos and from Grateful Glamper. I just want to say thank you.

Great information you guys! Loving the videos...and the maintenance is spot on because you gotta stay on top of it! Love the channel. Thomas and Melissa

If you haven't looked into it yet, Elks lodges have a lot of lodges west of the Mississippi with partial to full hook ups for minimal or no fees. Yeah, you have to be a member @ an individual lodge & the membership can be pricy, but it works great for us traveling from Michigan to Arizona & back.

Convenience is NOT abundant. TRUTH. RV life is a series of learning and adapting opportunities. If you’re not comfortable with change, the unexpected, and the gross side of life (sewage) than RVing isn’t for you. Great video and very helpful for folks just starting out. -Chris & Suzannah

We just bought a mini home in Colorado, (born and raised in MN moved to FL) and are very excited about downsizing and having less space/stuff and spend more time with our kids outdoors!

30 year’s motorcycle tent camping vacations teaches you to pack two people into 5cf for a week. School bus conversion camper with three kids under 10 yo in the 1990s. Popup camper 10 years in the 2000s teaches to camp minimal. Now as well seasoned campers we learn the ins&outs out of maintaining a self contained couples camper. Thanks Hanks

Great video... Lots of new ideas. Love you... I keep u in my thoughts and prayers. You should do an other interview if you haven't already there some of my fave

Amazing job you two!! It's fun learning your new way of living!

Thank you for your boondocking references!!! My husband and I watch and follow a LOT of full time rv’ers and they have never mentioned boondockers welcome and all stays. Y’all are our newest of rv hero’s… good luck and God Bless ❤️

When you hit your head on the slide, did it to, I bought swimming noodles, cut them to the size you need,cut it down the middle, put it on your slide, no more head hitting, love you both, you make me so happy when I watch you

Hey I know those people! Friends and Family often don't get "the lifestyle" so true.

Aww, this was such a great video!! Loved seeing this side of you guys!! Thanks for sharing all of this great info, guys!! And, don't be knocking his Ramen Noodles!! 😂😂

Thank you for your honesty in some of the cons about Full time RVing the information was very useful.

Such great advice! You two are simply wonderful.

Interesting things to know. It would like to travel more but probably not full time.

HI KIDS!!!! All this fun!! Hope we really Like each other because we for sure have had a lot of time apart in our 30 year Air Force Career!! He will be my dishwasher too. P.S. YOU are almost at 1K!

Congrats guys!!!! 1k!!!!

So I just found your channel about a week or so ago and I have been binge watching! Loving your content and really appreciate your “realness” and sense of humor! Thank you for the entertainment!

Definitely NOT #weird. You two are envied 💕

Looking good bro!! You guys make very high quailty videos!! Keep it up

Very helpful tips! Thank you both for sharing your perspective! ☺️

good to be brutally honest about full timing. we're not fulltiming yet but hoping to do this in the near future. great advice.

Definitely #weird haha Sam and I are so used to doing our own thing I think we'd kill each other after a few weeks 🤣 But great video as always! I like the variety of your videos, it keeps it fresh and fun!

With free electric hook ups I’d suggest using a space heater to save on propane. Also you don’t get as much condensation. My propane is mostly just for cooking and our hot water tank

Thank you for all this info! We’re seriously looking into full time RVing when the hubby comes back from deployment. Can’t wait! ❤️