@@ChadandClaire How did I not watch this one?? So, I am from Alaska.. and it costs to out the van on the boat, but you can sleep in a tent on deck for free. But be FAST to get a tent spot!!! But I am 50 and have rented a cabin on the boat, and it was really nice. Just costly... but I would totally have stayed in a tent, I just had a back injury at the time and the driving was killing me, and I was alone. So a trip to Alaska is SO doable. If I had to vote, I would say, get off in Skagway and drive to Whitehorse Canada and then into Alaska... Skagway is more touristy now than before, but when I was 10 there was only a train from Whitehorse, now there is a road. But it is a charming town and the history there is incredible. And the scenery... oh you guys will LOVE Alaska and Canada! And then, for bears... they are a potential real problem. I drove from Haines to Wasilla and saw bears on the road. I chose to sleep in my car that trip and was fine. But some tips...do keep your food & trash locked up and big tip, a friend of mine who was a guide in the wilderness uses a marine flare gun to scare off bears. In addition to having bear spray... but the flare gun gives you more distance, you can scare them off sooner. And don't RUN. If for some reason you are attacked, don't run. Curl in a ball, wear a day backpack, and curl in a ball if they attack. But BOTH of you should have bear spray, not just one. And bells and such... will actually attract adolescents and those are the ones more curious and more likely to engage. Learned that from a biologist. A mom with cubs will try to get her cubs away but a teenager is more curious. So, stuff to keep in mind... but I have hiked plenty in Alaska and never saw a bear. But prep is KEY. Just be prepared, use common sense, and the flare gun/bear spray as back up... you should be fine. Alaska is totally worth it. My family and I drove the AlCan back in the 70s and I drove in the 90s... gorgeous trip, no bears. People are sadly the biggest threat these days. But everyone is so scared of bears... sad really. BUT it is a lovely lovely lovely trip! I hope you go and I kind of envy you. I am hoping to do that trip with my husband one of these days... we just bought a small lot in Talkeetna and will be building some cabins... but for now, we live in Norway, waiting for vaccines to travel :-) Happy travels, you guys! (& Chad who on earth inspired YOU? Your build is MY inspiration... we are planning to buy a van this fall and use it for small overnights locally as we are farmers, but the big Someday in the Sky,... I do hope to show my husband my country in its entirety! Or close to it... 😄)
Just found you guys yesterday while looking for van travel in USA vlogs. Thanks for answering the bathroom question. 😂 I couldn’t figure out how you managed given your tiny van. Looking forward to watching from the beginning (found you starting at Sedona). I just want to say how impressed I am at your maturity at such a young age. Very uncommon these days.
Hope you have a great time celebrating the holidays with your family. Florida girl here,, you will love swimming with the manatees. Crystal River has some great tours. If you can camp at Jetty Park near the Kennedy Space center, it is amazing.. We did an Alaskan cruise and it was fabulous! You will love it. May you build many happy memories on your travels.
Amazing-- we've heard GREAT things about Holland America! We will definitely consider them as one of our top choices. Finger crossed the borders open up, and we can fly in to Vancouver for departure!
Yall will love the west coast! Before I relocated to FL I lived in Alaska, cali, Seattle and Portland. Portland and all it's quirks will definitely suite yall
@@ChadandClaire portlandian here, come visit during the spring! Between March-June, the flowers are in bloom and the trees are green from all the rain, it’s a great time to be in the PNW :)
I just found your channel yesterday 10/21/2021 and have been binge watching. You guys are an adorable couple and wish you the best. I also love, love, love the background music to the videos. Can you please include the titles and groups to the music you use. Thank you.
Hey Aubry! We actually have discussed the idea, but given the fact neither of us know anything about sailing we thought we’d leave that idea for later on in life.
Hello, Looking forward to the traveling video's starting as you head to warmer climates! So I took the chance and bought myself a 12v compressor fridge on Black Friday, not bad HoboTech did a review on the BougeRv 30 qrt cooler. Got it for $207 with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty on the compressor...I added a 3 year Amazon additional for an extra $34 dollars. Looks big enough for a week or more and it is smaller then my pelican 7 day cooler I sold this summer for $190 so for 60 bucks more no more ice! 1 thing left, and that is solar. I hope cyber monday will have some sales. Well you guys be safe and you should do a parody beefcake video with Chad ;) Happy Safe Travels!
Oooh! Very cool, you'll have to let us know how that compressor fridge works! As for the beefcake video-- we'll add it to our list of suggested videos to make hahaha
DO YOU GUYS HAVE INSTAGRAM?!Do you guys have all the measurements and stuff on how you guys made your bed in the transit? Just picked one up yesterday and you guys have the best bed design
YES! @clairechangtetz and @chad_tetz (!!!) Follow along for more personal posts, specific to the each of us. As for the bed, check out our van build series! We have "visual instructions" there!!! 😁
When traveling to Alaska, you might want to consider the marine highway. That way you would be on a cruise with your van.
WHOA, very cool idea! We will definitely look into that! Thanks for sharing! :)
Hang on to your wallet!
@@ChadandClaire How did I not watch this one?? So, I am from Alaska.. and it costs to out the van on the boat, but you can sleep in a tent on deck for free. But be FAST to get a tent spot!!! But I am 50 and have rented a cabin on the boat, and it was really nice. Just costly... but I would totally have stayed in a tent, I just had a back injury at the time and the driving was killing me, and I was alone. So a trip to Alaska is SO doable.
If I had to vote, I would say, get off in Skagway and drive to Whitehorse Canada and then into Alaska... Skagway is more touristy now than before, but when I was 10 there was only a train from Whitehorse, now there is a road. But it is a charming town and the history there is incredible. And the scenery... oh you guys will LOVE Alaska and Canada!
And then, for bears... they are a potential real problem. I drove from Haines to Wasilla and saw bears on the road. I chose to sleep in my car that trip and was fine. But some tips...do keep your food & trash locked up and big tip, a friend of mine who was a guide in the wilderness uses a marine flare gun to scare off bears. In addition to having bear spray... but the flare gun gives you more distance, you can scare them off sooner. And don't RUN. If for some reason you are attacked, don't run. Curl in a ball, wear a day backpack, and curl in a ball if they attack. But BOTH of you should have bear spray, not just one. And bells and such... will actually attract adolescents and those are the ones more curious and more likely to engage. Learned that from a biologist. A mom with cubs will try to get her cubs away but a teenager is more curious. So, stuff to keep in mind... but I have hiked plenty in Alaska and never saw a bear. But prep is KEY. Just be prepared, use common sense, and the flare gun/bear spray as back up... you should be fine. Alaska is totally worth it. My family and I drove the AlCan back in the 70s and I drove in the 90s... gorgeous trip, no bears. People are sadly the biggest threat these days. But everyone is so scared of bears... sad really. BUT it is a lovely lovely lovely trip! I hope you go and I kind of envy you. I am hoping to do that trip with my husband one of these days... we just bought a small lot in Talkeetna and will be building some cabins... but for now, we live in Norway, waiting for vaccines to travel :-) Happy travels, you guys! (& Chad who on earth inspired YOU? Your build is MY inspiration... we are planning to buy a van this fall and use it for small overnights locally as we are farmers, but the big Someday in the Sky,... I do hope to show my husband my country in its entirety! Or close to it... 😄)
Just found you guys yesterday while looking for van travel in USA vlogs. Thanks for answering the bathroom question. 😂 I couldn’t figure out how you managed given your tiny van. Looking forward to watching from the beginning (found you starting at Sedona). I just want to say how impressed I am at your maturity at such a young age. Very uncommon these days.
Hope you have a great time celebrating the holidays with your family. Florida girl here,, you will love swimming with the manatees. Crystal River has some great tours. If you can camp at Jetty Park near the Kennedy Space center, it is amazing.. We did an Alaskan cruise and it was fabulous! You will love it. May you build many happy memories on your travels.
Booked a tour in Crystal River!!! SO STOKED-- it's gonna be so fun. And yes, we are SO excited for the Alaska trip! :)
I really like the way she talks..its ear soothing..
Yes! Do the Alaska cruise. We did 2 back-to-back cruises from Vancouver to Seward and back on Holland America and can't recommend it enough!
Amazing-- we've heard GREAT things about Holland America! We will definitely consider them as one of our top choices. Finger crossed the borders open up, and we can fly in to Vancouver for departure!
Yall will love the west coast! Before I relocated to FL I lived in Alaska, cali, Seattle and Portland. Portland and all it's quirks will definitely suite yall
Oh, I bet! We are SO excited!!! 😁😁
@@ChadandClaire portlandian here, come visit during the spring! Between March-June, the flowers are in bloom and the trees are green from all the rain, it’s a great time to be in the PNW :)
you can get an "Omnia" oven or a "Ridgemonkey" - both are stove top ovens for baking/roasting/oven cooked meals.
When I saw your thumb nail I thought you meant you were going to sell your van now. 🤣🤣
Yeah I was wondering if something "happened". Glad it was just my crazy imagination lol
well its clickbait, and it worked...
Hahaha not yet!!! In July of 2021!!! :) We still need a "home" until them!!! 😁
I lol’d when you said “27! That’s so old!” Because I am 43. 😭
😍 Thanks for answering these questions!
I did enjoy hearing the Q&A this week, and I think, a cockatiel in the other room? Looking forward to more travel!
You have a good ear!!! You're correct, we have not one, but SEVEN, cockatiels in the other room hahaha 😁
I just found your channel yesterday 10/21/2021 and have been binge watching. You guys are an adorable couple and wish you the best. I also love, love, love the background music to the videos. Can you please include the titles and groups to the music you use. Thank you.
Have you considered a sailboat for international travel?
Hey Aubry! We actually have discussed the idea, but given the fact neither of us know anything about sailing we thought we’d leave that idea for later on in life.
Hello, Looking forward to the traveling video's starting as you head to warmer climates! So I took the chance and bought myself a 12v compressor fridge on Black Friday, not bad HoboTech did a review on the BougeRv 30 qrt cooler. Got it for $207 with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty on the compressor...I added a 3 year Amazon additional for an extra $34 dollars. Looks big enough for a week or more and it is smaller then my pelican 7 day cooler I sold this summer for $190 so for 60 bucks more no more ice! 1 thing left, and that is solar. I hope cyber monday will have some sales. Well you guys be safe and you should do a parody beefcake video with Chad ;) Happy Safe Travels!
Oooh! Very cool, you'll have to let us know how that compressor fridge works! As for the beefcake video-- we'll add it to our list of suggested videos to make hahaha
@@ChadandClaire lol
New subscriber here, I love your videos! Can I ask what type of camera do you guys use?
Hey Audrey! Thanks for joining! We use the Sony A7iii! We have a full list of our equipment on our website chadandclaire.com
what was the mileage on the van?
We purchased it with 200,000 miles.
DO YOU GUYS HAVE INSTAGRAM?!Do you guys have all the measurements and stuff on how you guys made your bed in the transit? Just picked one up yesterday and you guys have the best bed design
YES! @clairechangtetz and @chad_tetz (!!!) Follow along for more personal posts, specific to the each of us. As for the bed, check out our van build series! We have "visual instructions" there!!! 😁
@@ChadandClaire SWEET GAVE YOU BOTH A FOLLOW!
Wow, just find out, you are Taiwanese? I’m Taiwanese!
Selling your van??
You are so beautiful guys
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