6 Nights Dry Camping at MerleFest Music Festival

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6 Nights Dry Camping at MerleFest Music Festival

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With fuel prices still high, dry camping is our number one tool to equalize the RV budget. In many ways, we appreciate the nudge in this direction because we're really enjoying the flexibility and privacy of dry camping. Ken & Sheryl with Airstream Trippin mentioned that they were going to MerleFest, so we decided to join them. If you're not familiar, MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson to celebrate ‘traditional plus’ music and raise money for Wilkes Community College. Today, MerleFest is considered one of the premier music festivals in the country. It's also the first music festival we've ever attended ... and boy did it set the bar high! Six days of dry camping in the humidity was the time to test our 2,100-watt FIRMAN generator with the A/C. We have a 15,000 BTU A/C unit with an EasyStart Soft Starter. In theory, this should work ... And in this episode, you'll see how it goes in practice. I'd been meaning to test this setup forever, and with all the dry camping we're doing-and summer officially starting tomorrow-the time is now!
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@brianhubbard6423 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb and his photo bombing is funny as it gets. Love music festivals. Keep the rubber on the road and safe travels.

@scottcowden3090 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Love the video. Note: before turning off any generator it’s really important to take the electrical load off of it first! If you shut down the engine while under load the voltage regulator loses its mind trying to maintain voltage as the rpm drops. This easily causes the regulator to be irreparably damaged. Happens too often on portable gensets. Can’t wait to see your smoky mtn adventures.

@NikkiTheOtter 2 жыл бұрын

I think their RV has an autoswitch that cuts it over to battery. In my case it's manual, but I flip it over to the inverter and then kill the generator.

@KeepYourDaydream 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's true. Our switch takes over and keeps everything humming.

@NikkiTheOtter 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepYourDaydream I'm planning to get one of those automatic switches when I do the electrical upgrade on my trailer. (It's rather old and actually realistically needs a frame-up rebuild, but thats for future me to worry about when I'm not living in it full-time.)

@scottcowden3090 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the generator that will have the problem, not the rv. Having a surge protector does nothing to protect the generator. The regulator within the generator takes the strain. Try reading the manual on virtually any generator and that message will be there.

@bendemby924 2 жыл бұрын

Very well said, yes I learn this 10-years ago during a hurricane. 😞😞😞👍

@theathjr 2 жыл бұрын

I cannot thumbs up this video enough ! This was awesome and thank you Mark Trish Caleb & Charlie for taking us along for the journey !

@theathjr 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what that reply means I’m sorry

@johnoverly3407 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, I have following you guys since Season 1. This is one of the best videos you have put out there. Good information , funny, and it seems like your family is in the happy zone. I wish you the most bestes summer ever.

@arnelanuhanovic7895 2 жыл бұрын

We need all recipes/groceryhauls/meal planning Trish, please! Awesome video, thanks for doing this guys!

@jamiehoward3151 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍

@lapowers57 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. After attending a music festival in a tent for a few years we realized that a small RV with a toilet and shower and solid wall for quiet would make life much easier. We started with a T@B 320 which led us to go to more festivals and start traveling in general. After 3 years we moved up to an AS 16 and now several years we are in AS 20 and can finally look forward to getting back to festivals this year. Safe travels.

@alcoa1489 2 жыл бұрын

Super fun looking event. What great friends to meet up with as well! Still have to say that Kaleb makes it so much fun to watch, his mime antics and gestures are the best! Thanks for your video treat!

@seana7036 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 28 years old with an F350 and absolutely love the bed cabs. Get the cabbb!! Is it "old man" or "wise man" move 🤔

@jancsdesigns 2 жыл бұрын

We used to live in Boone, NC and went to Merlefest every year, I cried watching your video, brought back many good memories!!!

@cyndeevorse5046 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this video I realized I missed your Amazon livestream, so just watched that too. I especially loved the safety info from Kendogg. You guys should consider doing a “regular “ KZfaq video on safety (with him). It was VERY informative!

@VOsTravelwithKIDS 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to your videos each week! You always make me smile ❤️

@jackiedavis2596 2 жыл бұрын

true true, love to see Caleb’s next move he is always so funny.

@VOsTravelwithKIDS 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackiedavis2596 He really is! He needs his own channel!

@mellisawood9555 2 жыл бұрын

OMG Guys!!! We live in Wilkesboro hope you guys loved Merlefest!!! We love your videos!!!!

@gracegotmehere 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the awesome photo bombing Caleb. I used my small generator to run my AC boon-docking in the desert. Great tip is running the generator for a few minutes before plugging in, than unplug everything a few minutes before turning off the generator. Enjoy the journey. I just got a new to me trailer, had a cargo trailer. So now I need solar added, because I only boon-dock unless I’m plugged in at some home.

@NateCCIE 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to run both ACs with the victron and generator together. The inverter should power assist for the 2nd generator, and as the temperature set point is achieved and the compressor cycles it will recharge the battery with any extra power.

@suzannepatterson307 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb gliding thru shots is hilarious

@stewartmcguire8307 2 жыл бұрын

We just visited Gary and the Bird at the Elkhart RV/MH museum! Gary says hi!

@gailfowler3823 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so in my home town of Roanoke Va getting gas. 👍🏻Beautiful!!

@bigjimslade6250 2 жыл бұрын

Wilkesboro is a great place. Still close to the Blue Ridge Parkway too for resuming that part of the trip

@Dpbantam 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Marc and Trish no offense….but…Caleb makes my day!! Thank you for making this old lady smile!! ❤️

@brettelizabethspore 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see Airstream Trippin’ again! Also my husband is learning to play the banjo so I’m stoked to show him this video.

@leighsirvent654 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to have to get a bigger bucket! This definitely will go on the list!

@AndyJarrell 2 жыл бұрын

The Top Gun Theme music snippet was perfect after your impressive turn! I laughed out loud.

@leonascherer1617 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to your videos every week. It's like watching leave it to beaver only different people. So sweet and refreshing after a few weeks of horror. Love you guys, you are our neighbors, we live in Cornville.

@mattmcdermott4766 2 жыл бұрын

Waving a hand from Kingman, Arizona. God Bless you all my Family!!! ❤

@riverbendfarm1 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed Merlefest. I live in Wilkes County. Being a law enforcement officer, I used to work the festival. We probably met on the road at some point. Kruger Brothers are great. Love the ending song.

@genericwatcher2439 2 жыл бұрын

I think you were missing the turning radius of the F-450 at that gas station... I look forward to getting an update on the generator 6 months from now. Most generators work great the first few months, then...

@Red25153 2 жыл бұрын

Just got our 1st RV. Going out this weekend. 1st trip jitters and probably over thinking

@MS4323 2 жыл бұрын

Towels are no problem in an Airstream. We use large Davelen large luxury disposal towels 31x15”, 50/$22. Very absorbent, reusable, laundry, and dry quickly over shower drying line. Found on Amazon. Also, microfiber wash clothes will get the job done as well. No more large smell damp towels.

@adrinlnoutfiters4001 2 жыл бұрын

for the truck cap i went with Softopper. It works great, doesn't make the truck look like an old man truck, folds down and can be removed in seconds. I am able to store in my TT when I need to. You should check them out. As for the generator and the AC. Yes a 2100 with a soft start can run the AC as you found out but if you have an EMS like the power watchdog and it is above 80 deg out the EMS will cut the power do to low voltage. In the upper 90 deg I have even had a 2800 not be able to provide enough power at AC startup for the EMS not to trip for low power. Now my 3800 has never had a problem with the EMS and the AC at any temperature. This was all done on a newer 15k AC unit.

@michaelwines4153 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome that where I’m from y’all went across the natural bridge where y’all meet that green log truck and that hard left up the hill where the board were that’s where y’all cross the natural bridge

@saconrad8 2 жыл бұрын

Havin just lost our golden Maddie, I love seeing Charlie. Cherish your adventures together! 🐾 🐾 🐕🖤

@annek1226 2 жыл бұрын

Oh condolences! So very sorry for your loss!

@saconrad8 2 жыл бұрын

@@annek1226 thank you! She was very special to us

@bettyjorodgers8552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Blessings

@elizabethw4519 2 жыл бұрын

Our favorite place in the world...the Great Smokey mountains!

@MP-xf6gq Жыл бұрын

Dying here. "Agent 86" lololol

@bstephens600 2 жыл бұрын

Always so entertaining...love your channel and look forward to Sunday!

@cathycadd1547 2 жыл бұрын

I am from the area of that truck stop you had to u-Turn out of in VA and there use to be a huge travel center of America across the street and was closed to redo the road and add that round about. So cool you guys were able to see a part of our area!

@mikeslaven8023 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, MerleFest, awesome experience I wanna go back and do it again :)

@tacoma_jon 2 жыл бұрын

Ken is such a great guy. I’d love to meet him someday

@HughAllison 3 ай бұрын

My small window unit in my camper pulls less than 5 A. Never an issue.

@phonedude58 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, another great video, look forward to them every week....be safe and have fun!!

@ibMoose2u 2 жыл бұрын

I put the EasyStart on my Coleman 13.5 AC, fires up easily now with my Honda EU2200i and I don’t have to pair my two genes anymore LOVE IT!!!!

@MusicmanDavid 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching you guys, but I really wanted to see more video of the bee attacking Mark.🐝🤣 Also, am I the only one who says Hello Caleb as he makes faces from the back seat? 🤣🤣🤣

@vince8705 2 жыл бұрын

So now we must do a music fest of some sort, that looked awesome! What a great venue and geographic area to have it in.

@lupitaolson7837 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, how I wish we were there. Love that music. Thank you for taking us there💗.

@larrymiller8210 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@starlaross8151 2 жыл бұрын

I would love, love, love for Trish to do a video on her exercise routine. She looks amazing!

@HillbillyMusings 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video yall. Drive safe !

@travelingcatphotos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you answered the question about the generator running the A/C. Heat can make me physically ill so it's been a concern about going full time for us! Gives me a bit of peace of mind. Thanks!

@donnavernon7023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for visiting our beautiful state of North Carolina ❤️

@Pantherjonvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Charly: Darn right I was noisy on that live stream!! Guys, LOVE, love, love the content! I TRY to catch each episode on Sundays, but usually have to wait until Monday to catch up, getting up at oh dark thirty for work means an early bedtime(usually just as y'all release the new episodes) BUT, it makes for good watching on a Monday evening after work!! Stay safe out there and keep the shiny side up!!

@dianasellars6114 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like that was a lot of fun. The Amazon live stream was great.

@sallyjaynes2433 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the *countryfied country bluegrass music 🪕🎻 🎵🎶 share. Rolling hills, rain but sunshine 🌞 on the horizon 🌄. Your family is friendly fun loving bliss & amongst the friends also ☮️ peace & joy ✌️

@richardcoyle2635 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Next week.

@dianeschebetta1656 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun time you all had. Thank you for sharing. Be safe. 🥰

@kimburnette3032 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video!! Looked like loads of fun! Cannot wait until next weekends video in the GSM and all your adventures. GSM is close to our neck of the woods! We love visiting and camping there. Happy camping!!🏕

@calebachambers Жыл бұрын

Took a few months off KZfaq. Catching up on your videos. NC boy here. Love your videos when they're local.

@KeepYourDaydream Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

@waltonjenks7950 2 жыл бұрын

Got my Summer To Remember T Shirts Yesterday. Thanks Enjoy the Summer.

@waltonjenks7950 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. I think you could have made that turn in your F450. LOL

@1603shadow 2 жыл бұрын

I went to the Craven Music Festival in Saskatchewan a few years ago in a rented RV, it was a muddy mess in the prairie but I brought rubber boots and had fun anyways.

@janefoster6207 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you visited "my neck of the woods"!

@CookingwithCatLover0330 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Glad to hear Trish had fun with Carson.

@dawnyski9175 2 жыл бұрын

Pepe’s in Wilkes…best Ceviche !!! Hope you enjoyed my stomping ground. Greenways along the Catawba Blueway are so beautiful!

@carolkelley5526 2 жыл бұрын

I use the same propane heater that your buddy uses! It doesn't take up much room and really runs well. Also GET THE SHELL! I got one on my F-150 and it is fabulous!

@andrewuriarte7581 2 жыл бұрын

Happy memorial day weekend everyone! Love yall 3000!

@andrewuriarte7581 2 жыл бұрын

@Telegram me @officialkeepyourdaydream What do you mean about a gift?

@duckiegirl58 2 жыл бұрын

We have the Soft Start and can run the AC with our 2000 generator.. except last summer when it was 120°.. no go. Would love to get to the Smokies and to any blue grass fest!! Too fun!

@annek1226 2 жыл бұрын

I do so look forward to Caleb!

@melindabyers98 2 жыл бұрын

Badass turn Marc!!!

@EarthToSean 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen Scythian before! How cool, glad they’re still touring and playing. Looks like you guys had a blast.

@lorettalaws8801 2 жыл бұрын

Hello guys so glad you visited my hometown Wilkes County North Carolina { Wilkesboro } hopefully you all was treated well please return when you all might have a chance Safe travels for you journey

@wanderdawg 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, I have another option for the bed topper you and Ken discussed. I have a Yakima system that provides lots of additional storage. First, I have the Pace Edwards remote controlled tonneau cover with rails that have t-slots. The Yakima “feet” fit into the t-slots and hold the cross rails. Attached to the cross rails I currently have two Yakima Deep Space 10 storage boxes and a bike rack in between. This past winter while I was in Breckenridge for a month a swapped out one of the Deep Space 10s for the Yakima Skybox 16 to hold my skis. Typically, one of the boxes holds all my set up supplies such as hoses, electrical, chocks, tire changing kit, dump hose/supplies, etc) and the other I use the Yakima Gear totes (4 fit perfectly) to carry additional clothes (in packing cubes) and some larger kitchen appliances. All Yakima is keyed alike so only one key to keep everything secure. Love the system. Can send pics.

@jbaker1107 2 жыл бұрын

You've just parked so far but I can't wait to see Caleb's reaction to the people at this festival 😁

@FreewayFlippers 2 жыл бұрын

We've done a music festival. Went to Country Thunder here in Arizona. 4 nights was a breeze after RVing for 1.5 years.

@jackpalma3590 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark thank you for the picture you sent to my email.... I would like to say it was my pleasure to meet you at the Loves gas station. Trish you are a very pretty lady. Mark was a pleasure talking to you for a few moments and meeting Caleb.. My wife was completely tickled and sad not meeting you all.... Thank you very much for taking a few moments for talking to me on your busy schedule... Say congratulation to Carson.... Hope we see you again in Michigan again.. thanks again and have a safe journey.....

@frankiehoosier9165 2 жыл бұрын

I just have to say it again…………OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION………….!!!! I don’t know how you do it but you keep me the viewer engaged for the whole video. Talent I guess :)

@stephenbarr8822 2 жыл бұрын

You guys make Sundays into Fun days. What do Solar panels do, you still need a generator. Charlie is back, so happy 🤠🐕

@KeepYourDaydream 2 жыл бұрын

We have flexible panels that are five years old and hardly work now. We will be upgrading to about 6 to 800 hard panels soon. And even then… I will need a generator to run the air conditioning and keep up with our power demand.

@stephenbarr8822 2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepYourDaydream AU AU MORE POWER! DOES the Air Fryer oven still able to use. Trisc loves that 🤠

@Klookabill70 4 ай бұрын

As a Wilkesboro resident, thank you for calling Wilkesboro a "legit town"!

@thecutbirthcrew455 2 жыл бұрын

The door locking mishap is not just with airstreams. It happened to us on our class A. I was given a tip once to always keep a window unlocked but I just hide a key somewhere on the outside just in case.

@tannerhoover6846 2 жыл бұрын

My dad has a small key lock box on the spare tire holder installed with self tappers

@n3vqh 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun video. Your videos always make me smile.

@kimberlyshalaby1134 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mark, Trish, Caleb, & Charlie! Enjoyed seeing where you camped for Merlefest. Looked really nice. I can't believe how close you were to me. I'm right over the state line in Grayson County Virginia. Wilkesboro has a Apple Festival in the fall that is worth seeing..In Grayson, they have a Privy Race down main street at their Fall Festival. Appalachian Trails are popular with Day Hikers, or Through Hikers. Trish, I'm glad you got to be with Carson, & made it back safely. Dinner on the grill looked very inviting. Loved Caleb's expressions!

@goinsomewhere5700 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Top Gun music as you made the turn!

@laurietopp9953 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I love how Trish says we need to do a hike,thought you did that during the rain lol

@delanomiller 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. When you come to the Smokies you’re in my new home area. I live in Maryville. Love the Smoky Mountains. We just got home from visiting Helen, Ga. God bless.

@terrance728 2 жыл бұрын

Can not wait to see the Smoky Mountain videos. We will be there last week of June.

@jeremystringer7110 2 жыл бұрын

I hope on your Smokey mountains trip, we see you zorbing! Super fun! Safe travels!

@robertosgood961 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love you some bluegrass! Thanks for sharing.

@jimsjacob 2 жыл бұрын

I really like that guy!! I remember him from the Grand Tetons and his rig is awesome! Retired cop I think? Even better!

@virginia_in_the_rearview 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like a great Festival! @4:30, just outside Roanoke. I know that roundabout very well 😂 but you handled that truck stop exit like a pro!! Hope y'all head back this way soon. Lots of history in VA. I live in Staunton, which is a quaint town as well. Safe travels!

@MattHayashi 2 жыл бұрын

Anyday with Ken and Sheryl (sp) and their Starlight Lounge is a good day!

@ssgt2002 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Super fun.

@garygibbs562 2 жыл бұрын

I love my denim KYD cap with the American flag on it. Seems that Marc wears his often. See you on the road someday! Love the videos!

@joshdeal1622 2 жыл бұрын

Cant believe you were this close to the house. We live in statesville which is 20 minutes from Wilkesboro, You passed through I'm sure headed to charlotte. I hope you enjoyed the lovely construction zone on I-77 lol.

@bighoss8518 2 жыл бұрын

I thought a soft start for RV A/C's had a large capacitor that loaded up and disbursed at the time of the A/C's compressor kicked on in order to assist the charging system to allow the A/C's to start up without tripping the breaker?

@mollybug9325 2 жыл бұрын

Why not just use a larger capacitor bank on the AC? It also compensates for the compressor startup.

@pamelaschilling9464 2 жыл бұрын

That festival looks awesome

@rosaliejordan3915 2 жыл бұрын

got my summer to remember sweat shirt. I will wear it for the winter to remember. I hope to send a pic.

@tech3nc 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe it, you folks were in my stomping grounds, wish I had known! If you are ever back in the area, there is a very nice Army COE a few miles up the road from the college. Bandits Roost is our favorite. Water and electric, dump station at exit. On W. Kerr Scott dam and reservoir. Do Cades Cove while in the Smokies!

@gypsymomma3470 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gracious, how fun was that music festival!! That seemed like home to me ✌🙏

@jorjimaco5331 2 жыл бұрын

We run the air con on batteries for 6 hours then run the genie on quiet just to charge batteries. Maybe you need to change your system to 48v it’s easy with victron gear. Cheers from AUS. 🍻👍🇦🇺

@KeepYourDaydream 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

@peterwuelfing 2 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. Thanks

@dontwantnospam 2 жыл бұрын

Been using a 2K inverter with AC for years. I installed a soft start when we bought the rig. So what is the surprise????? And we can run for about 6 hours on batteries alone and double with solar. I'd have thought you would have figured this out years ago. We've also used our Champion 2KW for about 5 hours on a full tank of fuel without the battery or solar. Looking at swapping to a 2.2kw dual fuel so we don't need to haul gasoline. (Diesel truck) Also it's obvious you either don't have an EMS online or bypassed it. No Edison plug visible on the inverter, so if the inverter hiccups, you put your electronics at risk.

@billfrench7131 2 жыл бұрын

I have a honda 2200 and have issues if its really hot outside. the gen is hot, the AC is hot... overloads every time. I'd like to see you try it when your back in AZ sometime when its hot out. mid temps and want to cool down.. excellent. Anywhere out of San Diego and your going to end up in the desert the 1st night.