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FIRST TIME at Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground! (Honest Review)

We’ve been in Florida for almost three weeks, after kicking off 2026 in the Florida Keys, with one big goal: visiting all 50 U.S. states by the end of 2026. This is State #11, and before checking Florida off the list, there was one place everyone said we had to stay—Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Often ranked as one of the best RV campgrounds in Florida and even the best campground at Disney World, Fort Wilderness gets a lot of hype. But there’s a catch we’ve never been to Fort Wilderness or Disney World. And the advice we kept hearing? “Newbies should avoid this campground.” So naturally, we booked it anyway. We stayed in a Premium Full Hookup RV site with electric, water, sewer, and a concrete pad, so the RV part was easy. The real challenge was navigating Fort Wilderness and Disney World as first-timers. In this video, we share what surprised us, what we messed up, and the big question: Is Disney’s Fort Wilderness worth it for first-time RVers and Disney newbies? 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys HUGE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS WHO KEEP US ROLLING • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer - https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Water-Filter/AquaFresh/A01-1131VP.html?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys *SHOP & SUPPORT US* GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey *AFFLIATE LINKS:* Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC Super Springs – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com ❤️ OUR MISSION We’re Bob and Hillary, a married couple who quit our jobs to chase a long-time dream of traveling the country in our RV. Through our journey called The Lemon Route, we’re working toward visiting all 50 states, turning breakdowns, detours, and expensive mistakes into stories, lessons, and a little lemonade along the way, all while showing what RV life really looks like for everyday people. Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed January 2026

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WE ONLY HAD 1 Minute in Each Class B Camper Van (You Picked Them)

Grab the Charger 2 (https://bit.ly/4jLVpil) and the Elite 200 V2 (https://bit.ly/4pQFelk) and save at checkout by using discount code BH5OFF. #BLUETTI #BLUETTICharger2 #Elite200v2 #solargenerator It’s the final day at the Florida RV Super Show, and we’re letting YOU decide what we film. In this video, we do 1-minute Class B van tours of viewer-requested vans only, one take, no resets, real first impressions. At the end of each tour, we answer one question: 👉 Would we actually travel in this van? We also share how we’ve been parked at the RV show all week with no shore power, still editing videos, running Starlink, and staying charged thanks to our Bluetti power setup, including the ability to charge while driving. 👇 Which Class B van surprised you the most? 🍋 Comment what you think is worth the cost 👍 Like if this helped 📺 Subscribe - we’re on The Lemon Route and chasing 50,000 subscribers 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys HUGE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS WHO KEEP US ROLLING • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Water-Filter/AquaFresh/A01-1131VP.html?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys *SHOP & SUPPORT US* GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey *AFFLIATE LINKS:* Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SuperSprings – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com ❤️ OUR MISSION We’re Bob and Hillary, a married couple who quit our jobs to chase a long-time dream of traveling the country in our RV. Through our journey called The Lemon Route, we’re working toward visiting all 50 states, turning breakdowns, detours, and expensive mistakes into stories, lessons, and a little lemonade along the way, all while showing what RV life really looks like for everyday people. Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed January 2026

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Are These 2026 Class B Camper Vans Worth it?! (Florida RV SUPER Show)

We’re at the Florida RV Super Show 2026, continuing The Lemon Route in Florida, and breaking down 4 Class B vans by answering the three questions everyone wants to know: What’s new? What’s actually worth it? And what’s the real cost? After walking these vans in person, we share our honest first impressions, from layout and features to pricing and overall value, so you can decide what makes sense for real-world van life, not just the show floor. If you’re researching Class B RVs, shopping for a 2026 camper van, or trying to figure out what’s worth your money, this video is for you. No hype, no sales pitch just our genuine take as we continue our Lemon Route journey through Florida. 👇 Which van surprised you the most? 🍋 Drop a comment and tell us what you think is worth the cost. 👍 Like the video if this helped 📺 Subscribe * we’ve got big plans for The Lemon Route and are working toward 50,000 subscribers. 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys HUGE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS WHO KEEP US ROLLING • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Water-Filter/AquaFresh/A01-1131VP.html?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys *SHOP & SUPPORT US* GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey *AFFLIATE LINKS:* Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SuperSprings – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com ❤️ OUR MISSION We’re Bob and Hillary, a married couple who quit our jobs to chase a long-time dream of traveling the country in our RV. Through our journey called The Lemon Route, we’re working toward visiting all 50 states, turning breakdowns, detours, and expensive mistakes into stories, lessons, and a little lemonade along the way, all while showing what RV life really looks like for everyday people. Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed January 2026

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FIRST TIME at Key West Florida Campground! (we didn't expect this)

State 11 unlocked 🍋...we kicked off 2026 in Key West, starting at the southernmost point of the U.S. and asking one big question: is the most expensive RV park we’ve ever booked actually worth it?📍 Track us on The Lemon Route Map and see where the adventure leads next! → https://vancaskeys.com Etrailer - https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Water-Filter/AquaFresh/A01-1131VP.html?etam=a0065 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys HUGE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS WHO KEEP US ROLLING • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer https://www.etrailer.com/?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys *SHOP & SUPPORT US* GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey *AFFLIATE LINKS:* Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SuperSprings – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com ❤️ OUR MISSION We’re Bob and Hillary, a married couple who quit our jobs to chase a long-time dream of traveling the country in our RV. Through our journey called The Lemon Route, we’re working toward visiting all 50 states, turning breakdowns, detours, and expensive mistakes into stories, lessons, and a little lemonade along the way, all while showing what RV life really looks like for everyday people. Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed January 2026

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We Tried Stealth Camping in Charleston…🚫(Fort Moultrie Tour)

🤩GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie We escaped winter and headed to Charleston, South Carolina for warmer weather, deep history, and one last stop before Florida, but this city had other plans. From exploring Fort Moultrie, Rainbow Row, and the Charleston City Market…to pulling a Lemon Box challenge that forced us to order one of the most expensive meals in town 😳…this day was packed. Then the rain hit. Hard. And just when we thought we found a stealth camping spot downtown, we learned the truth about van life in Charleston and why this city might be one of the hardest places to overnight legally. Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys 📍 Track us on The Lemon Route Map and see where the adventure leads next! → https://vancaskeys.com 🛍️ SHOP & SUPPORT 🤩GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie Amazon Favorites: Headboard Wedge Pillow - https://amzn.to/4nIrube Ninja Flip Toaster Oven&Air Fryer - https://amzn.to/4p3bUZ2 Samsung TV - https://amzn.to/4qWjfvd MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey 💛 Every purchase helps keep Mr. Lemon rolling down the road. ✨ 10 PRODUCTS WE LOVE VanEssential Rear Door Bug Screen – https://amzn.to/3U8ZDob LevelMatePRO+ RV Leveling System – https://amzn.to/4kBwsF6 Adjustable Shelf Brackets – https://amzn.to/40Qj1tS Compact Metal Basket – https://amzn.to/3GG8BGz Our Place Wonder Oven – https://amzn.to/4eMcAOx Keurig K-Mini – https://amzn.to/3IkYeIP Padded Camping Chair – https://amzn.to/46HQFWy Dash Cam Backup Camera – https://amzn.to/44XmyJr Black Kitchen Faucet – https://amzn.to/4lrXHTZ Spare Tire Trash Bag – https://amzn.to/4eOvNiw 💡OUR 2025 PARTNERS Huge thanks to our Channel Sponsors: • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer https://www.etrailer.com/?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys Other favorites: Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SuperSprings – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com 00:00 Escaping Winter in South Carolina 02:33 Exploring Fort Moultrie 16:58 Heading Into Downtown Charleston 18:00 Lemon Box Challenge Time 🍋 21:24 Searching for Stealth Camping 24:49 Rainbow Row in the Rain 🌈🌧️ 28:58 Checking for Van Leaks 31:39 $50 Dinner Challenge at Magnolia’s 34:38 Stealth Camping Mission Aborted 36:46 New Plan Under Pressure 39:03 Cracker Barrel Saves the Night 39:47 Morning Battery & Leak Check 42:42 Heading to Florida! ❤️ OUR MISSION To inspire everyday dreamers to chase the simple life, embrace the chaos, and find joy in every lemon. Not perfect. Not polished. Just Sour But Still Rolling. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed December 2025

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We Were NOT PREPARED for This Cold in Norfolk (we toured a battleship)

🤩GET THE VANLIFE-ish Hoodie - https://shop.vancaskeys.com/products/vanlife-ish-hoodie Freezing temperatures. A massive battleship. One terrible lemon pull. Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia, where we made a lot of bad decisions. In this episode, we’re exploring Norfolk, Virginia in brutal winter weather and touring the legendary USS Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. What could go wrong? Turns out…everything. As part of our Lemon Route challenge, we pull a lemon that sends us straight into a freezing, windy, and chaotic day full of regret, questionable planning, and “this was a terrible idea” moments. From battling the cold to realizing we absolutely should’ve listened to our instincts, this Norfolk stop delivered peak Lemon energy. If you’re planning a USS Wisconsin tour, visiting Norfolk VA in winter, or traveling by RV or van, this video shows what not to do, and why bad days still make the best stories. We’re Bob & Hillary from VanCaskeys, traveling the U.S. in a Class B RV with one rule: we don’t pay for campsites, and we let a lemon decide our fate. Sometimes that means incredible views…and sometimes it means freezing on a battleship. ⭐ Chapters: 0:00 - We Had NO Idea How Cold This Would Be 0:33 - Pulling the Lemon (Uh Oh…) 2:09 - Freezing Walk Through Downtown Norfolk 7:10 - Boarding the USS Wisconsin 10:22 - Below Decks (Claustrophobic & Fascinating) 22:38 - Driving to Virginia Beach (WORST DECISION) 27:07 - Back in the Van: Battery & Power Update 28:18 - Cozy Van Night (Finally Warm) 30:35 - Windy Night at Cracker Barrel, Morning Battery Check & More Cold 33:06 - Marking Virginia Complete 🍋 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/vancaskeys 📍 Track us on The Lemon Route Map and see where the adventure leads next! → https://vancaskeys.com 💡OUR 2025 PARTNERS Huge thanks to our Channel Sponsors: • NOOVO Camper Vans https://www.noovolife.com/ • Etrailer https://www.etrailer.com/?etam=a0065 • RV Mattress www.rvmattress.com/vancaskeys 🛍️ SHOP & SUPPORT Amazon Favorites: Headboard Wedge Pillow - https://amzn.to/4nIrube Ninja Flip Toaster Oven&Air Fryer - https://amzn.to/4p3bUZ2 Samsung TV - https://amzn.to/4qWjfvd MERCH STORE: https://vancaskeys-shop.fourthwall.com/ JOIN OUR CREW (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/vancaskeys AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hillarymccaskey 💛 Every purchase helps keep Mr. Lemon rolling down the road. Affiliate Links: Harvest Hosts – Save 15% https://www.harvest-hosts.com/2FT315P/2CTPL/ Sumo Springs – https://fas.st/t/hTxECyyC SuperSprings – Use code vancaskeys – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 FROLI Bed Systems – Use code vancaskeys15 – https://superspringsinternational.com/?rstr=Vancaskeys&utm_source=organic-referral&utm_medium=ambassador&utm_campaign=BobMccaskey-54 OUR EXACT LITHIONICS BATTERY: https://lithionics.com/product/lithionics-12v-320ah-lithium-ion-battery/ 🌎 CONNECT WITH US Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vancaskeys Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vancaskeys 📧 Business inquiries: vancaskeys@gmail.com ❤️ OUR MISSION To inspire everyday dreamers to chase the simple life, embrace the chaos, and find joy in every lemon. Not perfect. Not polished. Just Sour But Still Rolling. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for keeping our wheels turning! 💛 Vancaskeys LLC | All rights reserved | Filmed December 2025

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