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4 States/4 Stops/5 Days: Route 66/OKC Memorial, Cadillac Ranch, Great Sand Dunes
We made it to 4 states in 5 days with 4 campgrounds - still had time for Route 66, Transformers at Iron Goat Garage, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, Sketchy Drive up to 8,000 in New Mexico and finally to the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado
This is the Runnin and Gunnin part of CAAT (Crazy Across America Tour) in our Grand Design Reflection 303 RLS fifth wheel camper @GrandDesignRVTV
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Left Hot Springs, Arkansas
04:12 Oklahoma- great Welcome
05:20 City Park Campground - Stop 7
07:35 Oklahoma City National Memorial
09:16 Centennial Land Run Monument
09:30 Transformers Iron Goat Garage Road Side Attraction
09:56 Route 66
11:26 Traveling to Texas Love's RV Stop - Stop 8
12:25 Cadillac Ranch Sculpture
15:14 On the Road Again, New Mexico State Park - Stop 9
19:04 Made it to Colorado - 4th State in 5 Days
20:00 Spanish Peaks Rest Stop, Gorgeous View
20:29 Great Sand Dunes National Park - Stop 10
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CAAT Playlist - Crazy Across America Tour
ua-cam.com/play/PLTSSVhr0HOzjCQHH0jJzD4u3ZR7eU26hF.html&si=RbmcZXNWbdgW-WdZs
Wes Watkins Reservoir City Park - McCloud, OK
mcloudok.us/city-departments
Loves Travel Stop - Amarillo, Texas @LovesTravelStops
www.camplife.com/campground/Love%2527s+RV+Hookup-Amarillo+TX@UCbVzDQDah_f8_p207ouz_sQ
Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton, New Mexico @newmexicostateparks
www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/sugarite-canyon-state-park/
Mosca Campground, Hooper, Colorado @greatsanddunesnpp
www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/area-campgrounds.htm
OKC Memorial
memorialmuseum.com/
Cadillac Ranch
www.visitamarillo.com/listing/cadillac-ranch/625/
Transformers at Iron Goat Garage @irongoatgarage
irongoatgarage.com/
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We are a married couple in our mid 50s who downsized & sold our house so we can see the sights & enjoy every day to live deliberately as full time RVers - traveling with our dog Scruffy, in our 35' Grand Design Solitude 310 GK fifth wheel - now a 33' Relection 303 RLS.
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  • @StickTrickCade
    @StickTrickCade 3 години тому

    Dude totally happened to me as well. Replacing right now. FYI I found a replacement on eBay for much cheaper than Amazon. Still new in package.

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 11 годин тому

    Yep I’m with you Alice, I like to take a little more time🤗

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 10 годин тому

      Thanks, Lisa. It’s nice to have someone on my side 😁 Alice

  • @johnharding5257
    @johnharding5257 11 годин тому

    nice trip you should get snap pads for your trailer they are the greatest i have them on my 2014 thor ace big difference with them

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 10 годин тому

      John, what is it that the snap pads help with? We would still need something under the jacks when unlevel

    • @johnharding5257
      @johnharding5257 8 годин тому

      @@DownsizingMakesCents well they are very stable and protect the feet from getting bent or damaged and i only use the levelers with nothing else to level my motorhome and from what i have seen they work on all surfaces and will not sink into the ground well worth the price i paid for them and easy to i install

  • @user-mq5tq8op9s
    @user-mq5tq8op9s 15 годин тому

    We use our own bathroom. We travel with our Newfoundlands lol

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 10 годин тому

      Rhonda, I don’t see why not use your own. Oh. Those are big dogs 😆 🐾 ❤️ Alice

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc5605 16 годин тому

    I usually try to skip as many ads on YT as a I can, but I let yours go to help you out. (what a guy) I was rewarded with one of the funniest I have seen ever. Wild Willies beard products. Hilarious, and it matches the fun I have watching your channel!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 15 годин тому

      Appreciate the support and glad you got a laugh from a commercial 😁 Alice

  • @LovesTravelStops
    @LovesTravelStops 17 годин тому

    Thanks for stopping by! ❤

  • @JoeUndercofler
    @JoeUndercofler 17 годин тому

    Great video!!!! Just out of curiosity, where specifically is that city park?

  • @glengronewold2274
    @glengronewold2274 18 годин тому

    We just stayed near Spanish peaks just north of Taos NM last week. Was beautiful and cool up in the mountains

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 15 годин тому

      Glen, where did you stay - would love to camp close next time Alice

  • @raoulroberts
    @raoulroberts День тому

    Watching this video made me smile from ear to ear. I am sooo happy to see you three "runnin' and gunnin" again, coursing your way across these United States, as intended. Big, unusual landmarks and cool boondocking sites. Loving it all! Thank you and safe, continued travels, Alice, Larry, and SCP. 🙏🏾👍🏾❤️

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 15 годин тому

      Thanks, Raoul We are having a blast and glad it comes across. Scruffy is loving all the new places and smells 🐾 ❤️ Alice

  • @Shawna_Howie
    @Shawna_Howie День тому

    Alice I don’t touch feet either 😂. I even freak out if my boyfriend’s feet touch mine 😂.

  • @user-ki2hm4pz9n
    @user-ki2hm4pz9n День тому

    Lol ...Larry strippin ...and rv trippin

  • @mischiefroadtripadventures
    @mischiefroadtripadventures День тому

    Great video!! But you slipped right past the Big Texan Steakhouse! We usually stop over at Big Texan RV Ranch and go have a steak dinner. Great food! Fun atmosphere. Yea...touristy but it's fun! We have driven by that Capulin volcano many times. Always joke that area looks like giant ant hills! Never knew there was a pretty campground over there! Can't wait to see next video! Oh answering the question: we generally have a limited time for vacation so we stop over one night at places along the way, depending how far it is. We have been known to drive straight through but now that we're getting older, we make shorter driving days and try to stop one or a few nights at a mini-destination.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      I don’t mind touristy 😉 Maybe next time. Love 🥩 Wish we could have stopped at Capulin- maybe another time. I’d prefer not to do a 1 nighter. It’s ok every once and awhile. This was a rare week. We are lucky to do these 6 might trips so many years Alice

    • @mischiefroadtripadventures
      @mischiefroadtripadventures День тому

      @@DownsizingMakesCents yes, you are lucky!! We would stay longer but usually our destination for vacation is at least one overnight away. Big Texan is great for tourists 😘 Huge store, fudge shop, shooting gallery, beer garden, and of course the 72 ounce challenge! Always someone willing to try! 😜

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 День тому

    We do both depending on where we are heading.

  • @robertburgess6100
    @robertburgess6100 День тому

    Great video, you guys. Enjoy

  • @shirleyharvey7376
    @shirleyharvey7376 День тому

    I live 50 miles from Cadillac ranch & have never gone. Capulin mountain/volcano is interesting. We always see bears at Sugarite campground & the lake is beautiful. I hope you saw the fluctuations in Medrano creek at the sand dunes. I liked that more than the dunes but it was very hot when we’ve gone. We summer in South Fork so if you continue on hwy 160, you’ll pass us. I look forward to see what you think about Wolf Creek Pass. I’ve lost track of the truck wrecks we’ve seen there. I’m enjoying your travels.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Shirley, Cadillac Ranch isn’t for everyone- I love all that roadside attraction stuff 😁 The history of it is pretty interesting though If we didn’t have the RV and had more time, I’d like to see Capulin. We didn’t see any bears at Sugarite. And unfortunately didn’t have time to see the lake. We had to cross part of the creek to get to the dunes. We had no idea. Very cool. We didn’t do the Wolf Creek Pass route. Sounds like we are glad we didn’t And thanks. We really appreciate the support Alice

  • @jimhart821
    @jimhart821 День тому

    I live a couple miles from Cadillac Ranch. If you come back through here spend a couple days at Palo Canyon and check a the play Texas in the Canyon. Also, spend a couple days at Red Rock Canyon at Hinton OK at exist 101 off I40 East.

    • @danaooley6611
      @danaooley6611 День тому

      I really enjoyed the Texas play in the canyon. Another good one is in Cherokee TN the story of the Cherokee nation

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Jim, thanks for the suggestions. Not sure of our route back yet Alice

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Jim, thanks for the suggestions. Not sure of our route back yet Alice

  • @kimharward192
    @kimharward192 День тому

    We did the fast trip once, not going to do that again. Like to stay a couple of days to a week.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Kim, I would prefer not to do a week like this 😁. I don’t mind one 1 night in between several nights Alice

  • @jjones5424
    @jjones5424 День тому

    I love when we can find those nice city or county campgrounds like you found. They generally are well kept and very affordable!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Thanks. We have found some great ones. Campendium is great for finding these Alice

  • @conniel72461
    @conniel72461 День тому

    Thanks to you guys we have reservations at Gulpha Gorge in August. Safe travels and thanks for sharing.

  • @walterrafolski5662
    @walterrafolski5662 День тому

    Alice, I thought you didn’t do feet? Scruffy doesn’t count! Very nice video, thanks for sharing with us. I would do anything the wife wants to do, ten minutes isn’t anything! I’m with you Alice, running may make you miss something that shouldn’t be missed!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents 15 годин тому

      Walter, same with my kids when they were young. Glad there’s a point on my side 😁 Alice

  • @zfree1017
    @zfree1017 День тому

    Another great video!!! I'm still a weekend warrior and have yet to travel more than a few hundred miles from my home. Looking forward to when I can make cross country trips. Based on my personality, I'm sure I'd be running and gunning.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Thanks. And we are lucky that we can travel like we do. We used to be weekenders. So we get it. Since it’s now our fifth year, even Larry has learned to enjoy slowing down 😁 Alice

  • @billwilliams5889
    @billwilliams5889 День тому

    It just now dawned on me that I don’t know how to put air into the inside rear tires.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Bill, Larry has a special tip he 3 D printed (of course) to reach back to the inside back tires Alice

  • @debramelton333
    @debramelton333 День тому

    Hahaha, if you thought the boobies were cool drop down to Alabama and check out the Dolly Parton bridge!

  • @debyarger3084
    @debyarger3084 День тому

    When we traveled last summer we did three one night stops,then took a break for two nights until we got to our main destination where we stayed five nights, then moved to the next spot for 5 nights. This year, a seasonal site with day long day trips have worked out nicely. We NEVER use the rest area or campground bathrooms.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Deb, it is a totally different feeling to move often. I know someone else that would do a month at a time - with day trips. Larry will use the bathhouse for showers if we are conserving water - but both of us prefer our own bathroom 🚽 😁 Alice

    • @debyarger3084
      @debyarger3084 День тому

      @DownsizingMakesCents it differently saves on gas for sure, and I thought I would go crazy staying in one place. But it's been a peaceful relaxing time so far!

  • @user-no1ue1yd7y
    @user-no1ue1yd7y День тому

    We have gone by that volcano several times and never stopped. One of these days I hope to get it done. We are always in a hurry to get to our destination.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Kris, agree. I looked on Google maps - looks like a cool spot. Maybe we will camp close one day and check it out, too Alice

  • @greghomestead8366
    @greghomestead8366 День тому

    We have a 1 week minimum. Got to get the 1 week, ( pay for 6 nights, get 1 night free, ) discount 👍 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Greg, that must be at private campgrounds? The 1 night free? Nice. Alice - currently in Colorado

    • @greghomestead8366
      @greghomestead8366 День тому

      ​@@DownsizingMakesCents Your correct. We stay at private campgrounds mostly and take advantage of the buy 6 get one free deal. However. We're at a city campground right now that does that too. Enjoyed your video Greg in Michigan

  • @brianbelliveau5551
    @brianbelliveau5551 День тому

    Larry you know what they say happy wife happy life lol

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Brian, you would think after 40 years, he would have learned 😆 Alice

  • @mrsmac5196
    @mrsmac5196 День тому

    I remember that whole terrible period too so thank you for including your visit to the memorial. Safe travels you two!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      There are certain moments in history 😔 And thank you. Going a bit slower now Alice

  • @chhook949
    @chhook949 День тому

    Love Road Tripping Unfortunately My Wife’s Idea Of Ruffing It,Is Holiday Inn. We do miss things along the way I’m sure only occasionally Stay put three days. So much to see must have an stick to a pre planned itinerary! ENJOY!! Happy Travels All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Since we bought the RV, the few times we had to stay at a hotel, I didn’t like it. We sometimes have wiggle room and other times just have to get there. Thank you so much for well wishes 🤗 Alice

  • @user-kn4st1jg9z
    @user-kn4st1jg9z День тому

    Did you ever think that all that weight you are carrying around has something to do with your problems?

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Laurie, it’s been asked and answered often 😆 We have a very popular video all about the importance of weighing at a Cat Scale Alice

    • @user-kn4st1jg9z
      @user-kn4st1jg9z День тому

      @@DownsizingMakesCents Yes, RV’s are definitely not for any off roads adventures. Me and my husband travel several years luckily we had the means to buy a 2015 Newmar Dutchstar, which could handle alot more weight but off roads were definitely off limits. Glad you’re back traveling again.

  • @geraldsightler8259
    @geraldsightler8259 День тому

    We like to travel 1 day (maybe 200 - 400 miles) and then stay 3-5 days. Then see all the sites nearby. If you are full time, why rush it. Even doing it this way, we missed a lot of sites.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Gerald, it’s not always like this. We were just 10 days at Hot Springs. Sometimes, the rush is because camping reservations. But you are right, you will always miss out on something Alice

    • @vondatavenner8408
      @vondatavenner8408 День тому

      Same question. It makes no sense to rush. We're weekenders and love our RV trips. We're in it to relax and see the sites. So many fulltime rvers seem like it's just a lot of rushing around. I don't get it.

  • @elkmontb10
    @elkmontb10 День тому

    Keep the smiles coming. Since you're at the Great Sand Dunes NP I hope you make it to Mesa Verde NP. It is well worth it. We just came back from the 4 national parks in the area. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is another close one that is assume. All on the way to the Rockies.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Unfortunately, we didn’t have the time. But we did do all 5 Utah NPs last summer. There will always be a place we just couldn’t fit in. Maybe next time Alice

  • @duchess0816
    @duchess0816 День тому

    Mt Capulin Volcano is very interesting to see, worth the drive up on see the other volcanos that fell over time.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      If we were just in the truck and not on our way to a reservation than maybe. Hope to next time maybe camp close? Alice

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      If we were just in the truck and not on our way to a reservation than maybe. Hope to next time maybe camp close? Alice

  • @SevenBears1
    @SevenBears1 День тому

    Another 22:07 of fun !! Lots of interesting stuff and insight to Larry's mind. Boobies in the distance ? I prefer to set up camp for a minimum of four days. Thanks DMC

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      James, Larry’s mind hasn’t changed much since the 80s when we met 😆 Some guys are leg men, some -- I would prefer 4 days since 2 of those are travel. Thanks for sticking with us 🤗 Alice

  • @glendalab7567
    @glendalab7567 День тому

    We travel for 5-6 months a year. We intersperse our one-night travel days with one longer (1-2 weeks) stop until we get to Arizona. We don't do nearly as much fun stuff as you two but I highly suspect that might change for our next trip since you've given me some travel goals.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Glenda, I do prefer only a 1 night stop every once and awhile - and spread out dry camping. Once we get a homebase in Florida, we will still do a few trips in the winter and keep doing 6 months in the summer - Florida is too hot in the summer. Glad I’ve given you some ideas. I wish we were doing videos like this the 3 summers we went to Canada - oh, the places we saw ❤️ Alice

  • @Neuklasse
    @Neuklasse День тому

    No Beer allowed? 🙈

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Ralph, you saw that? 😆 I like how the sign made it clear that alcohol AND beer aren’t allowed 😁 Alice

    • @Neuklasse
      @Neuklasse День тому

      @@DownsizingMakesCents if I were to visit the USA one day, that would be a place where I won`t be going too! Cheers from Berlin

  • @davesnothere3495
    @davesnothere3495 День тому

    oh, one more thing. Larry I put 15 gallon transfer tank in the bed of my truck and I carry a 5 gallon jug too. as much as you are using your jug you should have ......two! better safe than sorry!! I know! don't ask me how I know butt I know.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      😆 We wish the Ram dually had bigger tanks - it should. We also have a gas tank for our generator. So far, this is the first time we used the extra diesel twice so close together. I bet your story is a good one 😁 Alice

  • @davesnothere3495
    @davesnothere3495 День тому

    Well I'll give you each one this go a round. one for Alice for not wanting to pay $58 ( or even $52 ) a night for less than full hook ups next to the I-40. if we as a community Support this kind of pricing it will become the norm. and one for Larry for not wanting to drive the poor truck hard for a quick pic. could have got that one on the way back. just saying! and my Scruffy loves to chase bunny's too. I have to put his harness on and leave the choke off or he'll choke alright. for a bit you two were heading the same way we came back. I was thinking are they coming to the central coast of Ca? maybe camp on Oceano Dunes SVRA. I'd not do that myself. a lot of people get stuck in the creek crossing and get their rig flooded when the tide comes in. but was thinking it would be great to get the Scruffies together. fun! anyway we enjoy your videos and travels, make us want to finish the truck and get back out again. Safe travels!

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Dave, we at least balance the price by staying at recreation.gov sites. Like Larry said, I hardly ever do a detour like that. It would be nice to get the Scruffs together - to chase bunnies 😆 Maybe one day Thanks Alice

  • @bobabooie6389
    @bobabooie6389 День тому

    My wife and I used to live in Riverside, California. and there was a bar downtown called Lake Alice👍🏻🇺🇲

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 День тому

    NO,NO run and gun. We go 1 day then stop for 2 nights. Go slow and see the country. And no outside showers. Just asking, why did we have to watch Larry take a shower ?

    • @davesnothere3495
      @davesnothere3495 День тому

      well I know why the outside shower butt don't have an answer for why the show!

    • @chhook949
      @chhook949 День тому

      Definitely Doing It For The Ratings😉

    • @jimhart821
      @jimhart821 День тому

      Texas Welcome Center is in Amarillo,Tx exit 76.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Tim, I get it. I don’t like to watch Larry shower either 😆 When dry camping or boondocking, many people shower outside. Alice

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      @@davesnothere3495 Don’t have an answer for that 😆

  • @curtisdoyle3598
    @curtisdoyle3598 День тому

    300 per day maybe a little more

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Curtis, we try now to make sure we can get there on one tank - but can’t always Alice

  • @bobabooie6389
    @bobabooie6389 День тому

    👍🏻🇺🇲

  • @goldfinger180024
    @goldfinger180024 День тому

    10 minutes to please the wife would be a no-brainer BUT one has to consider what the truck went through. Sorry Alice! Not a slam dunk on that one. You owe me Larry!! 😂

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Patrick, I won’t let Larry see he won a point 😆 Frankly, Larry has put his truck through worse - things I TRIED to convince him not to do Alice

    • @goldfinger180024
      @goldfinger180024 21 годину тому

      😂

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 День тому

    You are correct EXCEPT now it will flip and flap so much it can rip away from the spot on the rv where it is attached up top

  • @earlreaganjr9381
    @earlreaganjr9381 День тому

    When going to the West from Georgia, we like to go 350 miles & 1 night stay over per day until Oklahoma or Denver. And the same homeward bound.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Earl, I get it. You only have so much time to get there and back. Love Georgia, but the way Alice

  • @brianbarbarich1401
    @brianbarbarich1401 День тому

    Thank you Alice and Larry for sharing your travels. Very nice for me to see the nice scenery.👏🙏 Cheers from Durban, South Africa.

  • @Cathy-hg9xw
    @Cathy-hg9xw День тому

    You tired me out watching your video. We like to stop often but only stay a short time. Looks like a lot of fun we hope to do that route someday soon. Love the Video.

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Cathy, it tired me our reliving it when I edited 😆 We usually do a mix. It was a cool journey. Hope you do it and enjoy it And thanks- we appreciate the support Alice

  • @dougwilliams3276
    @dougwilliams3276 День тому

    what happened to the 4/4/4 rule// LOL

  • @allanwarmflash4440
    @allanwarmflash4440 День тому

    wow great sights we have hit many but this year we are also doing the Caddy ranch safe travels

    • @DownsizingMakesCents
      @DownsizingMakesCents День тому

      Allan, it’s such a unique place. Enjoy. Bring your own spray point - I think the official truck may charge a lot 😆 Alice