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Six months in…and we’ve officially put our custom 43-foot, triple-axle 414LJMJ fifth wheel to the test. From the very beginning, this RV was designed with your input—campfire conversations, comments, and feedback shaped so much of what makes this rig unique. Now, half a year later, we’re answering the big question: how’s it really working out?


In this week’s video, we walk through the things we’ve absolutely loved (spoiler: the side deck & second entry have been total game changers), what we might tweak if we were starting again, and how some features have surprised us along the way. From the kitchen layout to the kids’ shared room, the storage solutions to that full-size bathtub, nothing’s off-limits.


We’re also answering YOUR most-asked questions, like:


  • Is 43 feet too big to live and travel in full-time?

  • How do the slides and bathroom access really work on the road?

  • Do we regret going with a gooseneck hitch instead of a traditional fifth-wheel hitch?

  • And yes…we finally settle the debate over Nathan's parking job.


Plus—we share one of our biggest solutions to better sleep on the road. We’ve been using the Signature Hybrid mattress (medium firmness) from RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding, and it’s been a total game changer for rest and back pain. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your sleep (whether in your RV or at home), you can snag 30% off at https://rvmattress.com/ljmj with code LJMJ.


And the most asked question?? You'll have to wait till the end to hear the news?


This RV truly feels like a home built for our family—and built with you, too.

We can’t wait to share all the details of how it’s holding up six months in.

 
 
 

I've had the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia on our Journey List for years—and y’all, it did not disappoint. This 185-mile loop winds through jaw-dropping coastlines, rolling mountains, and Cape Breton Highlands National Park. We even scored a $20 first-come, first-served oceanfront campsite where we could literally watch the sunset from our bed in the van.


The original plan was to tackle the famous Skyline Trail hike, but once we saw that view from our site… the hike didn’t stand a chance. We poured our energy into soaking in the moment—doors open, waves crashing, and a sunset worth skipping the trail for. It was one of those reminders that sometimes, the best part of the journey is already right in front of you.


Of course, it wouldn’t be a Nathan-and-Marissa trip without food stops. We tried Tim Hortons for the first time (solid coffee!) and bit into a local donair that had us wondering why we’d waited so long. We even managed to squeeze in a cinnamon roll taste test—because, well, priorities.


This wasn’t just about checking a scenic drive off our list—it was about slowing down, savoring the view, and saying yes to the moments that make the road feel like home.


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We’re officially in Canada, y’all—and how we got there was half the adventure! This week, we take our RV in reverse onto a high-speed ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia (and yes, we included some classic clips of my finest backup fails too). Nathan did the ferry parking, but I owned my backing “track record,” bless it. From there, it was all about charming towns, emotional memorials, and jaw-dropping views.


We met some incredibly kind Canadians, shared a campsite with a stranger (by surprise), visited a haunted fort (maybe), and took a moment at the Titanic cemetery that really put this whole journey in perspective.


Also—shower update: after four days, we finally got one, and it was glorious.

If you've ever considered traveling to Nova Scotia or want to know what it's like to ferry with your home-on-wheels, this one’s for you.


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