Ultimate Brinkley RV Shakedown: A Colorado RV Summer Road Trip
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Publicado 2024-05-05
What is an RV shakedown trip? It's usually the first trip in an RV after you buy it (or after it's been in long-term storage), where you get to test everything and get to learn your new RV. Typically, you'll find a few things that need to be fixed and might make a few mistakes (we sure did!).
This video is a compilation of all of our videos from our series last summer. We hope you enjoy watching us break in our new RV!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 First RV Trip
24:12 Boondocking in Pagosa Springs
53:52 Boondocking in Durango
1:17:19 Durango RV Park
1:26:14 RV Leveling System Issue
1:33:42 RVing the Million Dollar Highway
1:53:12 Fixing the RV Leveling System
2:04:37 Boondocking near Telluride
2:24:54 Huge Boondocking Mistake
2:38:20 RV Parks near Denver
Who are we?
We’re Victoria & Craig, a full-time travel couple currently living the RV lifestyle! In 2021, we realized life was too short to wait to chase our dreams, so we purchased a used fifth wheel camper and completely renovated it. After selling our house in Florida, we set off on our journey as full-time RVers. Full time RV living has taken us across the United States, Baja Mexico, and Canada, where we’ve fallen in love with boondocking in stunning locations and living an epic adventure travel lifestyle. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100.
Join us as we explore new destinations and embark on new adventures. From hiking, rock climbing, and paddle boarding to surfing, off-road exploring, and cooking around a campfire, we live our travel couple lifestyle to the fullest! Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3JF0VmZ) and come along on our adventure travel lif
Todos los comentarios (21)
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Respect! I'm South African... we don't have small apartments to tow over mountains with trucks! Really fun watching your trips!
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We are full timers in our Brinkley Z3100 and love it. Only minimal issues and Brinkley customer care handed it no questions asked.
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For your roof tear , don’t be sad, there is a tape made for that , and not only for that , it’s recommended to seal roofs all around . It comes in 4 and 6 inch wide . Eternal bond . YouTube it to see how to apply it .
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I'm so happy that you guys have made a full length video you guys rock ❤
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Love your RV. Glad Brinkley been so good about sending parts with no issues. See so many others argue fight and wait. Leland so cute chaising fuz balls, he's on it
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wow y’all made us a whole movie😭🥺 i KNOW that took a lot of work. I LOVE YOU GUYS THANK YOU!! sunday is my fav day of the week because you all make it better💛 i hope to meet you guys one day!
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Tonya, you and Dave have the most sweetest, respectful, peaceful and loving relationship that I enjoy being around even if it’s thru a video. Thank you for taking me along on your exciting adventures, I truly enjoy all of the sites and beautiful scenery🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️Big hugs from Texas💕❤️💕❤️💕
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I live in Colorado and we have been looking for more boondocking spots, so this was perfect. Thank you for taking us on your adventures. God Bless!
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This Video was the best to date it lasted just enough time . Thank you two o hope it wasn't too much trouble to do. I know I appreciate it and you both. God Bless You both.
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I would use full exhaust brake all of the time, even when I am not pulling. Saves your brakes and helps keep your turbo clean.
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C-Clamp for the Caliper is what i use. Thank you Craig for being a handy man
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We keep about a 4 gallon clean bucket in the shower to collect the water until it gets hot. Then we use the water in the bucket for washing dishes.
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As a lifelong FL flatlander I’m SO enjoying all that scenery!!!❤️❤️Following your adventures!!!🥰🙏 You’re definitely are convincing me to buy Brinkley when I finally make the plunge!! The customer service🥰🥰
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C Clamps are definitely easier on the hands but a monster pair of pliers works too. I'd highly recommend pulling an oil sample & oil analysis if you are running to 15k on your oil change interval. Also turn your wheels to the left to get a little closer to the oil filter. Love seeing people do their own maintenance!
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I go to Pagosa Springs almost every year, but we go in Oct and see the aspens changes colors up on Wolf Creek Pass. Been on all those national forest roads. And yes it rain almost every afternoon. Been snowed in at South Fork one year and Pagosa Another. Have to wait for all those passes to throw out.
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To save water take a “military shower”. Soak yourself with water, turn the water off, lather up and wash everything, then turn the water back on and rinse off.
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Your dog is so cute playing with the cottonwood puff ball shadows.
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My blood pressure is raised just like yours watching these adventures. Outstanding video.
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The plants are beautiful and I love the colors in your blankets. I wish we could have seen more of the scenery with the train ride. ❤😊
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Wow...this video really tugged at my heart. I'm so glad you started this additional channel. I know I'm going to love this channel. We watch your RV channel and love it. Now this! This is awesome 😊 God bless you and a BIG thank you for sharing. 😊🙏🙏🙏
