WHY WE LOVE OUR TOY HAULER

WE WERE RECENTLY ASKED BY KEYSTONE (THE MAKER OF OUR CAMPER) WHY WE LOVE OUR TOY HAULER AND HOW WE USE IT.  

Our home and garage is so multi-purpose

When we’re in transit it holds our three motorcycles, 2 kayaks, 2 bicycles and camping gear.

When we have guest fly out to meet us (which we absolutely love) we transform it into a guest suite.

Kermit turned the rear door ramp into a porch for us to chill and entertain.

Sometimes we use it as a music studio and jam space.

Since we are parked for a couple of months in Pennsylvania we just pulled the motorcycles out and turned the garage into a temporary living room until we get the wheels rolling again.

Trinity also operates her photography business out of the custom built office/desk area 

Think you could live in 280 square feet? It’s fun to challenge ourselves to make it work based on our work and hobbies.

photo credit:  Mandy @188sqft 

photo credit: Mandy @188sqft 

We recently pulled the bikes out and moved the living room out to the garage temporarily. 

If you'd like to take a tour of our home and see more, click here to explore the rest of our tiny home on wheels. 

  Did you know you can comment below and say hello?  We'd love to hear from you.  If you have any questions, always ask!  Thanks for following along with us on our journey.  

HAMILTON POOL PRESERVE // AUSTIN TEXAS

When hanging in Austin Texas we recommend you drive outside the city and take a short hike down to Hamilton Pool Preserve.  The preserve's pool and grotto were formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago.  We met up with fellow RVer's that were camping in the area.  It's really cool finding other young people on the road living full time in their RV's.  Here's a glimpse into our day of exploring.... 

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CALLING BEFORE YOU GO!  They often close the trails if it's been raining....... 

What To Know Before You Go:  (From the park website) 

1. Calling the Public Information Line will let you know the current status of the preserve, whether we're allowing swimming and hiking.  Remember the preserve somtimes closes due to recent rain and hazardous trail conditions.  The phone number is 512-264-2740.  It is updated daily at 8:30 am, or when rain changes our status during the day.
2. Reservations are required to visit on dates starting May 1 and ending September 30.  You make reservations online by clicking on the link shown above on this web site.  You will pay for reservations with a credit card, and pay an additional entrance fee in cash when you arrive at Hamilton Pool Preserve.  
3. Entrance Fees paid when you arrive at the preserve are $15 per vehicle, or $5 per vehicle if vehicle has a senior citizen (62 years) or a disabled vet (60%).
4. We accept cash and most checks at the preserve.  We DO NOT accept credit and debit cards at the preserve.
5. Pets are prohibited. No exceptions, not even if the pet is on a leash or kept in your vehicle. Please do not bring them.
6. No Lifeguard is on duty.  Swim at your own risk, when swimming is allowed.
7. Reservation periods run from 9 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm.  Recreational activities end at 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm.  No entry is allowed after 12:30 pm or 5:30 pm.  All visitors must exit the preserve by 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm. 
8. Bring drinking water.  Drinking water and concessions are not available.
9. The hike to the pool is a quarter of a mile long.  The trail is beautiful, but it is also steep and rocky, with uneven steps.
10. Glass bottles and the public display of alcohol consumption are prohibited.

JACKING THE CAMPER UP!

You never want to be stranded in the desert right!?  ALWAYS CHECK YOUR RIG BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT!  A while back while in west Texas we realized the shackles, levelers and bushings needed replaced because we could see there was play in the shackle indicating the bushing wore out which was causing play in the movement of the suspension.  In return wearing out the shackle to the point of almost breaking. We special ordered the parts, jacked up the camper and "got 'er done"  We knew taking it to a repair shop would cost alot of money, we felt capable of tackling the job ourselves :)

 See video below >>> 

Thanks so much for watching and following along on our journey.  Stay updated daily at our Instagram account:  @kermitandtrinity

Beautiful sunset the evening we accomplished this..... 

HOW TO ADD CUSTOM FURNITURE IN RV

We ripped out the couch/dinette set that came standard with our 5th wheel RV and made this super useful pop-up table!  We can have it down when we want more floor space then pop it up to dine, have a bar top or extra workspace while looking out of our huge window.  Want to learn how to build your own?  Check out our fun install video below!  >>>> 

Special thanks to Wade (Trinity's daddy) for helping our vision come to life.  

CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us!

 We celebrated Christmas here in Texas (about 80 miles outside of Dallas).  We’ll bring in the New Year here and start driving west on Monday towards New Mexico.   Here’s a little tour into our budget Christmas decor.  (Oh! and we painted our living room 3 weeks ago too!) 

Don't forget >>> You can comment below, we'd LOVE to know you stopped by! :)