Ultimate Brinkley RV Shakedown: A Colorado RV Summer Road Trip
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Published 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
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We’re Victoria & Craig! In 2021, we decided that we needed to make life a little more exciting, so we bought a used fifth wheel and completely renovated it. Then, we sold our house in Tallahassee, Florida and hit the road full time in our RV! We’ve traveled all around the United States (and Baja Mexico!) and fell in love with boondocking in our RV at the most beautiful places. In 2023, we upgraded to a brand new Brinkley RV Model Z 3100. You’ll always find us on some kind of outdoor adventure, whether it’s hiking the Grand Canyon, rock climbing in Yosemite or surfing the shores of Baja Mexico. Subscribe to our channel (bit.ly/3ssOjGT) to follow along on our full time RV living adventure
All Comments (21)
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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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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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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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I'm so happy that you guys have made a full length video you guys rock ❤
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I live in Colorado and we have been looking for more boondocking spots, so this was perfect. Thank you for my wife and I on your adventures. God Bless!
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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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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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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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So glad to see your guys's rv tour and how you like your Brinkley!
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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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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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Your dog is so cute playing with the cottonwood puff ball shadows.
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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. 😊🙏🙏🙏
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We have skied there a few times just loved it. So amazing.
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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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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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Great vid guys.
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My husband and I enjoy watching y'alls videos. Your plants added a very nice touch, making it more homie. We recently bout our first (used) RV and are going to take it to the coast for our first trip. We have learned a lot from watching you guys.I love to take notes on where you go. Thanks for all your tips! AND TEAM GLOVES for sure! :)
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Love your videos. You guys are awesome. Safe travels.
