Old Cop here, honestly what you said about getting suspicious feels is 100% on out of 100 women who were assaulted Over 98% stated something had warned them about a person or an alleyway or walking in feeling something made them feel uneasy and they all said they wished they’d listened the the voice in their heads.
I prefer to think of it as discernment. It’s that little voice that tells you something is just not right and nine out of 10 times when something goes wrong the victim will always say they should’ve listened to it.
This is absolutely true. Always trust your first instinct always that is God warning you thank God for my angels that protect me because sometimes I don’t get it but they always protect me.
Can not underscore how important the PPO insurance piece is. Your eventually are going to get sick or god forbid injure yourself in your travels, having PPO health insurance is a MUST. That alone is one of the best pieces of advise. You can repair your vehicle and buy new gear but, you only have one body and no spares.
I like preventative medicine better than insurance, myself. Take care of yourself. Eat right. Nutrition. Herbal medicine. Accidents can happen. Think preventatively. Health insurance if you can afford it, but it won't keep you from getting sick. Take care of your teeth. Do what you can according to your budget.
@@OWK000 That only works in fairy tales. What happens if you are hiking a trail and the ground gives under your feet sending you rolling down a hill? All of a sudden you have 3 herniated discs in your neck and 2 in your back with spinal cord compression? It happens even to the most careful of people.
I saw the video where you got that campsite with the wet wood. I was so happy you decided to leave because you could’ve died just breathing that smoke. You may not have ever noticed it but other things were telling you to leave. That was a great example of listen to your gut.
I absolutely love the fact that your friends with Timmy of truck house life love watching his show also. I thought of you and him connecting when you were in Alaska.
PACE planning. Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency. Goes hand in hand with two is one and one is none. Keep driving on, my kids watch episodes with me some now. Although it may be more for Blue than the camping, but still watching.
Good one. I'm disabled (TBI/spine) and not getting any younger so I'm working on moving into my camper to try to rebuild my bank account b4 this injury makes that impossible. I haven't worked out how, or if it's smart, but stuff like this helps a ton- thanks to all!
Regarding tip #1, I had a similar experience with backpacking and backcountry camping. Started with a 50lb pack and eventually worked my way down to only 20lb. Upon learning what the real essentials are, it's amazing how little stuff is actually needed.
Found your channel this week and just about caught up! You love your Blue like I love my Archie! Dogs are the best! We’re praying that Blue heals quickly and feels better soon. ❤
Love your tips. One of my faves is buy the best quality you can afford. So much cheaper in the long run. Tools are my best example. Cheap tools suck! And clothes! Have 2 or 3 pairs of well fitting quality black pants. Not 20 shitty pairs like I used to keep. The earth will thank you !
I live in an apartment and I do that with my clothes. People really do not notice what you wear as much as you think. Yes, I agree that the earth will be better off and it is so simple to do!
Great advice. We are just starting our nomadic adventure and we were finding a thousand reasons to not start. We've had a few setbacks, but ultimately we had to stop listening to people who mean well, but as they said.. have never actually done it. I didn't stand my ground only 2 weeks ago when I said to hubby this doesn't feel right and we ended up with hubby in ED in a life threatening condition. So I've learned to stand my ground in future and not worry about disappointing a family member. So many helpful and practical tips. Thank you
As I've posted on several other "vanlife" channels, I went on a mini version of what you've been doing many years ago, living out of my fairly small car for several months on an extended cross-country road trip that took me though around 35 states and nearly 15k miles, so I have a little experience with this sort of thing. And while you're obviously going to need more things to do this for years as opposed to months, the list of basic things you really need isn't that different. I was essentially forced to travel fairly light by the size of my car, a typical 2+2 sports car with a tiny trunk and rear seats not really meant for adults, so I only packed camping, hiking and backpacking gear, enough clothes to last me a week or so between washes, some photography and video equipment, a few books, a bunch of CDs (this was before MP3s), first aid kit, a toiletry kit, and random things like compact binoculars, sunscreen, a few tools, and so on. And I still had too much stuff, and bought some things along the way (because of course), making storing and organizing things even harder. Thankfully I didn't overdo it by too much and managed. Probably I'd learned my lesson a couple of summers prior when I trekked through Europe with WAY too much stuff and swore to travel much lighter in the future. I still pack too much when I travel. I bet that most people do. But I've gotten much better at it. And, really, the extra stuff you pack that you don't really need and probably know you don't really need, you actually pack for peace of mind more than because you think you need it, which, if you don't overdo it, is ok, if it makes for a more relaxed and enjoyable travel experience. Like, if having that extra power bank or sun shower thing gives you peace of mind, go for it. Just skip the inflatable raft or snowboard if you'll likely only use it one or two days a year. You'll find plenty of other ways to enjoy the outdoors, trust me. Also, while I was fortunate enough to travel in a well-made new car I'd just bought, if you're going to be traveling for an extended period of time often in remote areas, it pays to have some auto tools and supplies on hand and the skills to use them, at least for more basic things like leaking fluids, holes in hoses and pipes, etc. Just a decent tool kit, duct tape, brake fluid, coolant and oil, funnel, etc., nothing too fancy.
I love, love this video. I think having your friends, who also live a nomadic life, and I'm subscribed to several as well, was a huge bonus. All the advice was perfect. Great video. Blue, and you are always in my prayers.
Seriously the best one yet, thank you for this. I subscribed to them all, some i already was subscribed to and some are new to me. Thank you. Great advice. The health insurance, the connection w locals, the moisture. All important. Thanks again to you and your friends.
Thank you! After I filmed the health insurance thing I thought it was maybe dumb and I should have picked something else. I’m glad you and others have mentioned it was useful.
Our health and our self care are all we have. I could do better for my own health, but these are true and relevant pieces of advice. Thank you for experience these so we can also learn and be informed. Thank you from a future van/bus dweller. My future I am going to park in my favorite soul spot and travel miles and two counties and wilderness terrain to my grandchildren and be near them.
Speaking as someone who works for UHC Medicare and Retirement, if you're a big traveler or you're a Snowbird, having a PPO is essential! HMO plans are great if you're in one location and looking to save money, but their provider network is so limited.. especially if you're in CA because all their plans are pretty much delegated by a PMG (medical group) and you can only see a small hand of Dr's.. there is usually 0 out of network benefits and like was mentioned, your primary Dr (PCP) has to refer you to see any other type of Dr. They're great plans, the copays and premiums are usually lower, but they're very specific about the provider groups. Now with a PPO plan, you've got the freedom to see who you want, when you want.. you'll pay slightly more in copays and sometimes premiums (higher premiums with a PPO typically mean lower copays) but you have freedom. So listen to that bit of advice, very valuable.
Awesome tips. Cool to see you included Timmy on here as well. I don’t know him as personally but see his rig around all the time and watch his stuff. Cheer's
I had a lady tell me one time cheap is expensive. This is so true like you’re saying sometimes if you just sell out the money and buy the nicer thing you save yourself money in the long run! I love your videos Hope you have a good adventure today!
My hubby and I are full time living in a 21 foot RV. We have a sideout, but when road or parkkng lot camping we leave the slideout in......Which is fine. Our RV is an off road RV which makes it easy to go way off road....we sit really high and our bottom carriage, with all our tanks, is completely covered with a thick hard rubber tray. Helps protect our water heater and water pump. Many places that allowed free camping for however long, have stopped allowing any overnight camping. This winter, thank God, we found a prepper friend that my husband had only met once, in the Idaho Prepper Group. He let us park on his huge property in SE Idaho for the winter, since December 16th. We help him with his chickens and his few cows. He refuses money, yet let us plug in to his power next to his huge shop......even though we have Solar power. It is wonderful to meet and find honest human beings, as I had slipped and fell, breaking my right arm in Wal-Mart's icy parking lot. The district manager got a hold of me, told me to come in and fill out paperwork so they can cut me a check for my injuries and pain. Yep....I ruptured my bicep, deltoid, and rotator cuff in addition to breaking my arm bone. Yeah me. I've never sued anyone.....but I might trade off for free parking with this RV...😅 I just found your channel and am impressed with how you deal with traumatic things, like having to get your vehicle's heater fixed. Thank God for extra propane heat!!😊 Stay close to the Lord, for He has saved my hubby and I from some horrible people and places. The world has gone demonically psycho and look to scare or harm you. Situational awareness is a MUST! As a Trauma Nurse, I learned how to k!ll to protect myself, with my bare hands. And yes, those 3 ways are effective. Keep bear spray and pepper spray at a times. I hike, and always have my pepper spray in my hand, my 9mm in my jeans and a hunting knife sheathed on my belt. Be safe girl.....God bless you and may the Lord hold you close.❤
I am currently rigging my tiny ford fiesta to live out of this year and this has helped me out so much and honestly pumped me up, i didnt realize how stressed I was about the build and this reminded me to just GO! Thank you!
This will definitely help me when I start traveling the country for work. I don't want to be stuck in a hotel room like all the other guys. I want my own rig so my dog Toby can go to and explore with me.
Such great advice. I'll be leaving my job and hitting the road with two dogs for at least a year in Subaru Crosstrek (or the Ford Transit Connect, but the dogs seem to like the Crosstrek better). Definitely in the process of thinning out the gear! Looking forward to more of your videos!
Here’s a dog tip from a dog trainer that’s lived on the road for years: You can exhaust your dog much faster by training them. Exercising their brain will allow them to burn energy much better.
I grew up around boat, car, RV van, camping. I was also a Boy Scout did a lot of Boy Scout remote camps, including winter camps. So I figured I could get by with the same sleeping pad I used for ultra endurance cycling, I was wrong. I went through several cheap pads and bed systems before finally ordering a memory foam multi layer pad off of Amazon the same one, my partner uses. Do not skimp on your sleep system. That also goes for a quality pillow because even if you don’t sleep with the pillow, you’ll find there are times when you need to prop your head up while working on your laptop or talking on the phone or just looking out the window while it’s pouring down rain. But always remember all you need to survive is food, shelter, and water.
I started van life in July 2018. For the past 1.5 years I stealth camp on a motorcycle. Totally for the fuel savings. I'm getting on average 60+ mpg. I would comsider trading it in for a Prius for the right deal! I rented a prius in 5/23 and did 9500 miles, it was the bomb!!!
In the last day and 1/2 I've immersed myself in several your uploads, this was the best tutorial. Your Friends did you a solid, with great advice for the beginners. (Trust your Gut and PPO insurance.) As I said in my 1st.comment, I have subscribed to your channel (as well as "Camping with Steve") Great content, for those traveling vicariously with you. Being I'm well into my senior Baby Boomer years my trek years are behind me. When I did however, it was on horseback and camping out of the saddle. Great memories and great friends. I wish I knew how to up some of those times. Have you plans to come to Florida?
Your videos keep getting better and better! My favorite tips were the first and last ones. Last night, I had a sketchy car that kept driving past my campsite in a national forest. I'm guessing they stopped lurking after they saw how big I was and that I had 2 dogs lol. Are you using some new effects in Premiere Pro? Your eyes are lookin' extra dreamy in this one 😅
Long haul truck driver since 2016, and here are my do's and don'ts. Do: Be respectful and professional Don't: Take other drivers' behavior personally Do: Sign up for truck stop rewards cards Don't: Sleep sitting up Do: Keep extra oil, antifreeze, wiper fluid, and fuses Don't: Take unnecessary risks
NOT suprised that you are a fan of Truckhouse Life ( love that fellow you tubers follow great influencer and support one another....Kudos for giving us a treat by learning from fellow trailblazers doing overlanding on various platforms....Cheers, ps still remember your video when your campsite gets targeted by thiefs....the granola thiefs ( my fav .....) it still makes me smile to see your reaction....NOTHING ever seems to get you down!!! Warmest of regards....1000 islands Canada
Girl I just became hooked to your channel!! You definitely inspire me to go on more adventures in my life!! By the way you and BLUE, SOOO ADORABLE!! Sorry I’m late to the Roaming Reckless party!! However I definitely become your newest fan!!
Just discovered your channel about a week ago It just popped up. Since then I've been binge watching your channel trying to catch up. I enjoy watching you and Blue your adventurous. Best of luck I'll be watching Tell Blue I said hi. ❤
Have you ever heard of Gmrs two way radios? I travel the south in the winter months and love having a two way radio in my explorer. Many overlanders use those radios to stay in touch while four wheeling the back country. Great to have where there is no cell signals.
I know this is for traveling but lots of them apply to ppl in general. I’m really looking into down-sizing and recently got so so so so sick cuz of mold issue, the person who lived in my house beforehand did a poor job maintaining and here I am paying the price, so these advice are no joke. I recently subbed and so glad I have! Looking forward to new uploads!
Petty much every day I watch a video of your guy's. That a good thing you guy's are part of my small circle already. 😁 Entertaining and informative about every state. 👍
Truly Awesome Video ! Great advice and tips ! And well done on getting Your Friends to add to the wealth of knowledge ! Hope You and Blue are doing great ! Prayers for You both 🙏 Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏🐾
So cool was this video and your fellow travelers! Thank you for sharing.😊 Trusting your gut (intuition) is so important as you said…and so accurate. Thank you for sharing that advice.👍
Sorry for old Blue, lost many of pets, heart wrenching. On a brighter note, thanks for the info. You would make a great camping buddy 😉. I sincerely hope he comes thru like a champ😊
I've been van living for almost three years and I am still donating stuff to Goodwill or to needy homeless people I meet. Between my van life and working as a Class A driver I've been through 49 states. I began as a truck driver in Hawaii delivering pineapples to local canneries. I have lived in ten states, in Europe and in the Middle East. I lived in Japan as a kid. While a truck driver everything I actually needed was in a backpack and a chest pack. I love your travels and the interaction between you and Blue...beautiful dog.
Very good segment Maria. I want to travel around USA, I’m retired and very interested. This segment is excellent. Now can you tell me how to change my husband’s mind to do so? Lol
Great Video Ria!! Lots of great tips. When I am ready to pack up and live on the road, I will definitely be back for this video. LOTS of love from the PNW!
I was clueless about that lifestyle until Gabby Petito was reported missing on September 11th 2021... She had everything lined up like all the best places along the route with free wifi, free camping spots and even jobs in Oregon on pumpkin farms... meanwhile Brian seemed to be of no help. Even most of her videos she had to do by herself on Tri-Pod or selfie sticks.
Ria and Blue re: dog hair. I highly recommend a vacuum for dogs called Furme. I have two German shephards and one golden retriever and the vacuum has helped tremendously to control the hair. 🥰
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Old Cop here, honestly what you said about getting suspicious feels is 100% on out of 100 women who were assaulted Over 98% stated something had warned them about a person or an alleyway or walking in feeling something made them feel uneasy and they all said they wished they’d listened the the voice in their heads.
This. All of this.
Trust your gut. And Ria nailed it! Do your research!
Note: I myself am a Retired Cop.
There's a great book about this called The Gift Of Fear. Excellent read on this topic.
Gift of fear. Yes, yes, yes!
I prefer to think of it as discernment. It’s that little voice that tells you something is just not right and nine out of 10 times when something goes wrong the victim will always say they should’ve listened to it.
This is absolutely true. Always trust your first instinct always that is God warning you thank God for my angels that protect me because sometimes I don’t get it but they always protect me.
Can not underscore how important the PPO insurance piece is. Your eventually are going to get sick or god forbid injure yourself in your travels, having PPO health insurance is a MUST.
That alone is one of the best pieces of advise. You can repair your vehicle and buy new gear but, you only have one body and no spares.
I like preventative medicine better than insurance, myself. Take care of yourself. Eat right. Nutrition. Herbal medicine. Accidents can happen. Think preventatively. Health insurance if you can afford it, but it won't keep you from getting sick. Take care of your teeth. Do what you can according to your budget.
@@OWK000 That only works in fairy tales. What happens if you are hiking a trail and the ground gives under your feet sending you rolling down a hill? All of a sudden you have 3 herniated discs in your neck and 2 in your back with spinal cord compression? It happens even to the most careful of people.
@@OWK000 agreed , I am an athlete and the doctors are not going to know what I die of ;-)
@@OWK000while what your saying is true doing both is imperative. Injuries happen , herbs don’t help when surgery is required
Nah. You can just rub herbal tea and maple leaves on a compound fracture. You will be good in 6 days. @@pulkpuller
U are so smart.
It was very genius to bring other Van-Lifers into the video and ask their tips!
That was so unique and exciting to watch.
Yet, she doesn't follow tip 2 herself, as she almost froze to death a month ago.
Love♥️ the basics especially the protection 😂
I saw the video where you got that campsite with the wet wood. I was so happy you decided to leave because you could’ve died just breathing that smoke. You may not have ever noticed it but other things were telling you to leave. That was a great example of listen to your gut.
I absolutely love the fact that your friends with Timmy of truck house life love watching his show also. I thought of you and him connecting when you were in Alaska.
Thank you!!
I wonder if she ever got to meet Timmy?
Don’t forget the little heater you had, got rid of, nearly froze to death, and got another!!!
PACE planning. Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency. Goes hand in hand with two is one and one is none. Keep driving on, my kids watch episodes with me some now. Although it may be more for Blue than the camping, but still watching.
Charlie my Toy Australian Shepherd absolutely loves Blue. He just gets locked in every time he comes on 😂. Be safe friend
It was so cool seeing other familiar faces like Timmy from Truck House Life and Nikki Delventhal interacting with this channel!
No joke, this is the best video you've done yet! There are so many great channels in here adding advice! Well done, thank you!
i never comment on YT videos..... but i LOVED this video! Great idea to get eveyrone together. Now i know of others to follow!
Trust your gut. That is so important. It has saved me many times. Thanks for the other channel suggestions 🤗
Good one. I'm disabled (TBI/spine) and not getting any younger so I'm working on moving into my camper to try to rebuild my bank account b4 this injury makes that impossible. I haven't worked out how, or if it's smart, but stuff like this helps a ton- thanks to all!
I think blue is so cute
Regarding tip #1, I had a similar experience with backpacking and backcountry camping. Started with a 50lb pack and eventually worked my way down to only 20lb. Upon learning what the real essentials are, it's amazing how little stuff is actually needed.
Those orange seats 100% look amazing! I would never have chosen that colour but seeing urs, I’m totally sold on it. Luv em 👍
My 6 yr old son LOVES you & Blue.
Happy Sunday from the freezing, wet beach of Oregon.
Found your channel this week and just about caught up! You love your Blue like I love my Archie! Dogs are the best! We’re praying that Blue heals quickly and feels better soon. ❤
We all love Ria and Blue! You did a great job on this video Ria!! You’re awesome!💙🐕🐾🫶🏻💙
Thank you!!
Best advice...trust your gut. I tell my two college age daughters this every time they go on an adventure.
This was such a an awesome video Ria. I appreciate these kind so much because we are getting ready to move into a rig full time and I'm a preparer.
Love your tips. One of my faves is buy the best quality you can afford. So much cheaper in the long run. Tools are my best example. Cheap tools suck! And clothes! Have 2 or 3 pairs of well fitting quality black pants. Not 20 shitty pairs like I used to keep. The earth will thank you !
I live in an apartment and I do that with my clothes. People really do not notice what you wear as much as you think. Yes, I agree that the earth will be better off and it is so simple to do!
Great advice. We are just starting our nomadic adventure and we were finding a thousand reasons to not start. We've had a few setbacks, but ultimately we had to stop listening to people who mean well, but as they said.. have never actually done it. I didn't stand my ground only 2 weeks ago when I said to hubby this doesn't feel right and we ended up with hubby in ED in a life threatening condition. So I've learned to stand my ground in future and not worry about disappointing a family member.
So many helpful and practical tips. Thank you
OMG NIKKI!! It’s so heartwarming to see your favorite creators knowing each other ❤️❤️❤️
i have no intention of ever living in a vehicle but thank you for the advice and i took notes
I subscribed to everyones page you shared on here! Even your moderator 😂 Thank you! All great people. Pumped for new content!
Thank you! ☺️
I’d say you are truly a Alaskan cause you spent a winter in our beautiful state , I’ve enjoyed watching you deal with the weather. 😊
Truck camping lessons? Those are good regular life lessons👌
As I've posted on several other "vanlife" channels, I went on a mini version of what you've been doing many years ago, living out of my fairly small car for several months on an extended cross-country road trip that took me though around 35 states and nearly 15k miles, so I have a little experience with this sort of thing. And while you're obviously going to need more things to do this for years as opposed to months, the list of basic things you really need isn't that different.
I was essentially forced to travel fairly light by the size of my car, a typical 2+2 sports car with a tiny trunk and rear seats not really meant for adults, so I only packed camping, hiking and backpacking gear, enough clothes to last me a week or so between washes, some photography and video equipment, a few books, a bunch of CDs (this was before MP3s), first aid kit, a toiletry kit, and random things like compact binoculars, sunscreen, a few tools, and so on.
And I still had too much stuff, and bought some things along the way (because of course), making storing and organizing things even harder. Thankfully I didn't overdo it by too much and managed. Probably I'd learned my lesson a couple of summers prior when I trekked through Europe with WAY too much stuff and swore to travel much lighter in the future. I still pack too much when I travel. I bet that most people do. But I've gotten much better at it.
And, really, the extra stuff you pack that you don't really need and probably know you don't really need, you actually pack for peace of mind more than because you think you need it, which, if you don't overdo it, is ok, if it makes for a more relaxed and enjoyable travel experience. Like, if having that extra power bank or sun shower thing gives you peace of mind, go for it. Just skip the inflatable raft or snowboard if you'll likely only use it one or two days a year. You'll find plenty of other ways to enjoy the outdoors, trust me.
Also, while I was fortunate enough to travel in a well-made new car I'd just bought, if you're going to be traveling for an extended period of time often in remote areas, it pays to have some auto tools and supplies on hand and the skills to use them, at least for more basic things like leaking fluids, holes in hoses and pipes, etc. Just a decent tool kit, duct tape, brake fluid, coolant and oil, funnel, etc., nothing too fancy.
I love, love this video. I think having your friends, who also live a nomadic life, and I'm subscribed to several as well, was a huge bonus. All the advice was perfect. Great video.
Blue, and you are always in my prayers.
Fantastic video, pulling in all of these people! Well done!
My daughter now watches your channel. She just loves it!
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It’s always a good day when Maria and Blue upload!!!😀
Seriously the best one yet, thank you for this. I subscribed to them all, some i already was subscribed to and some are new to me. Thank you. Great advice. The health insurance, the connection w locals, the moisture. All important. Thanks again to you and your friends.
Thank you! After I filmed the health insurance thing I thought it was maybe dumb and I should have picked something else. I’m glad you and others have mentioned it was useful.
Our health and our self care are all we have. I could do better for my own health, but these are true and relevant pieces of advice. Thank you for experience these so we can also learn and be informed. Thank you from a future van/bus dweller. My future I am going to park in my favorite soul spot and travel miles and two counties and wilderness terrain to my grandchildren and be near them.
Speaking as someone who works for UHC Medicare and Retirement, if you're a big traveler or you're a Snowbird, having a PPO is essential! HMO plans are great if you're in one location and looking to save money, but their provider network is so limited.. especially if you're in CA because all their plans are pretty much delegated by a PMG (medical group) and you can only see a small hand of Dr's.. there is usually 0 out of network benefits and like was mentioned, your primary Dr (PCP) has to refer you to see any other type of Dr. They're great plans, the copays and premiums are usually lower, but they're very specific about the provider groups. Now with a PPO plan, you've got the freedom to see who you want, when you want.. you'll pay slightly more in copays and sometimes premiums (higher premiums with a PPO typically mean lower copays) but you have freedom. So listen to that bit of advice, very valuable.
100%!
I was excited to see Nikki. I watch her as well. I’m planning to do car camping this summer so I really appreciate the tips!
Awesome tips. Cool to see you included Timmy on here as well. I don’t know him as personally but see his rig around all the time and watch his stuff. Cheer's
This video was so awesome! Thanks ria and everyone else who joined in with some insight! loved it!
I just love your dog, Blue is adorable. I hope he feels better soon. Love your videos.
glad to see Timmy and Nikki here. Big fans of them too. Ria, great video!!!!
As someone considering this lifestyle, this video was great! Very insightful. Keep up the amazing work and many pets to Blue! 😊
I had a lady tell me one time cheap is expensive. This is so true like you’re saying sometimes if you just sell out the money and buy the nicer thing you save yourself money in the long run! I love your videos Hope you have a good adventure today!
Timmy's rig is bananas. I love when people have an eccentric rig like that.
My hubby and I are full time living in a 21 foot RV. We have a sideout, but when road or parkkng lot camping we leave the slideout in......Which is fine. Our RV is an off road RV which makes it easy to go way off road....we sit really high and our bottom carriage, with all our tanks, is completely covered with a thick hard rubber tray. Helps protect our water heater and water pump.
Many places that allowed free camping for however long, have stopped allowing any overnight camping. This winter, thank God, we found a prepper friend that my husband had only met once, in the Idaho Prepper Group. He let us park on his huge property in SE Idaho for the winter, since December 16th. We help him with his chickens and his few cows.
He refuses money, yet let us plug in to his power next to his huge shop......even though we have Solar power. It is wonderful to meet and find honest human beings, as I had slipped and fell, breaking my right arm in Wal-Mart's icy parking lot. The district manager got a hold of me, told me to come in and fill out paperwork so they can cut me a check for my injuries and pain.
Yep....I ruptured my bicep, deltoid, and rotator cuff in addition to breaking my arm bone. Yeah me.
I've never sued anyone.....but I might trade off for free parking with this RV...😅
I just found your channel and am impressed with how you deal with traumatic things, like having to get your vehicle's heater fixed. Thank God for extra propane heat!!😊
Stay close to the Lord, for He has saved my hubby and I from some horrible people and places. The world has gone demonically psycho and look to scare or harm you. Situational awareness is a MUST! As a Trauma Nurse, I learned how to k!ll to protect myself, with my bare hands. And yes, those 3 ways are effective.
Keep bear spray and pepper spray at a times. I hike, and always have my pepper spray in my hand, my 9mm in my jeans and a hunting knife sheathed on my belt.
Be safe girl.....God bless you and may the Lord hold you close.❤
I am currently rigging my tiny ford fiesta to live out of this year and this has helped me out so much and honestly pumped me up, i didnt realize how stressed I was about the build and this reminded me to just GO! Thank you!
This will definitely help me when I start traveling the country for work. I don't want to be stuck in a hotel room like all the other guys. I want my own rig so my dog Toby can go to and explore with me.
thanks for including Skye and I🥹❤️
thank YOU for participating!! 🩵🩵
Great collaboration here with the other vanlifers out there. Very helpful tips.
Such great advice. I'll be leaving my job and hitting the road with two dogs for at least a year in Subaru Crosstrek (or the Ford Transit Connect, but the dogs seem to like the Crosstrek better). Definitely in the process of thinning out the gear!
Looking forward to more of your videos!
Here’s a dog tip from a dog trainer that’s lived on the road for years: You can exhaust your dog much faster by training them. Exercising their brain will allow them to burn energy much better.
I grew up around boat, car, RV van, camping. I was also a Boy Scout did a lot of Boy Scout remote camps, including winter camps. So I figured I could get by with the same sleeping pad I used for ultra endurance cycling, I was wrong. I went through several cheap pads and bed systems before finally ordering a memory foam multi layer pad off of Amazon the same one, my partner uses. Do not skimp on your sleep system. That also goes for a quality pillow because even if you don’t sleep with the pillow, you’ll find there are times when you need to prop your head up while working on your laptop or talking on the phone or just looking out the window while it’s pouring down rain. But always remember all you need to survive is food, shelter, and water.
I started van life in July 2018. For the past 1.5 years I stealth camp on a motorcycle. Totally for the fuel savings. I'm getting on average 60+ mpg. I would comsider trading it in for a Prius for the right deal! I rented a prius in 5/23 and did 9500 miles, it was the bomb!!!
Very informative video 📹 😊❤.
Most useful video.Great advice.Blue is amazing!
Great tips!!! It was nice to see Sky and Becca from Rhode Island. I'm a New Englander as well in Mass. Stay safe.
I don't plan. I over plan and I'm still amazed at what can go wrong.
It’s incredible isn’t it? I’m like “really?!” 😂
That was so good getting other people to share their experience. For me, it’s perfect timing. I’ve been trying to find a van to convert. Thank you 🦋
In the last day and 1/2 I've immersed myself in several your uploads, this was the best tutorial.
Your Friends did you a solid, with great advice for the beginners. (Trust your Gut and PPO insurance.)
As I said in my 1st.comment, I have subscribed to your channel (as well as "Camping with Steve")
Great content, for those traveling vicariously with you. Being I'm well into my senior Baby Boomer years my trek years are behind me. When I did however, it was on horseback and camping out of the saddle.
Great memories and great friends. I wish I knew how to up some of those times.
Have you plans to come to Florida?
8:27 The journey is the destination! 👍🏼💯💜💟
Your videos keep getting better and better! My favorite tips were the first and last ones. Last night, I had a sketchy car that kept driving past my campsite in a national forest. I'm guessing they stopped lurking after they saw how big I was and that I had 2 dogs lol.
Are you using some new effects in Premiere Pro? Your eyes are lookin' extra dreamy in this one 😅
Long haul truck driver since 2016, and here are my do's and don'ts.
Do: Be respectful and professional
Don't: Take other drivers' behavior personally
Do: Sign up for truck stop rewards cards
Don't: Sleep sitting up
Do: Keep extra oil, antifreeze, wiper fluid, and fuses
Don't: Take unnecessary risks
Hello from Detroit Michigan…
Cool to see Truck House Life on here!!!
Great video. I’m about to jump into this world so every little bit of advice helps! Thanks to everyone on this video.
I agree with trusting your gut. Mine has never led me astray
Blue looks extra cute in this
NOT suprised that you are a fan of Truckhouse Life ( love that fellow you tubers follow great influencer and support one another....Kudos for giving us a treat by learning from fellow trailblazers doing overlanding on various platforms....Cheers, ps still remember your video when your campsite gets targeted by thiefs....the granola thiefs ( my fav .....) it still makes me smile to see your reaction....NOTHING ever seems to get you down!!! Warmest of regards....1000 islands Canada
Girl I just became hooked to your channel!! You definitely inspire me to go on more adventures in my life!! By the way you and BLUE, SOOO ADORABLE!! Sorry I’m late to the Roaming Reckless party!! However I definitely become your newest fan!!
Just discovered your channel about a week ago It just popped up. Since then I've been binge watching your channel trying to catch up. I enjoy watching you and Blue your adventurous. Best of luck I'll be watching Tell Blue I said hi. ❤
Came here to say I love Maria and Blue. ❤
I’ve been nomadic in a van for almost one year now. I still learned “stuff” from this video.
Thank you.
Have you ever heard of Gmrs two way radios?
I travel the south in the winter months and love having a two way radio in my explorer.
Many overlanders use those radios to stay in touch while four wheeling the back country.
Great to have where there is no cell signals.
I ❤the idea of PPO insurance!! I never would have thought of that. Thanks, Erik!!!
You bet! I learned the hard way! 😂
WOOOHOOOO, BECAAA! New Englands OWN famous traveltuber!
hii!!!!!
I agree, I was car camping in a spot and I just didn't feel right being there. I definitely left and went elsewhere.
Good insurance advice
I know this is for traveling but lots of them apply to ppl in general. I’m really looking into down-sizing and recently got so so so so sick cuz of mold issue, the person who lived in my house beforehand did a poor job maintaining and here I am paying the price, so these advice are no joke.
I recently subbed and so glad I have! Looking forward to new uploads!
Love it, Maria, such great advice from other folks that actually out there doing it. Thanks for having me on the show...see you in Moab😀
Thanks for this, it's so useful, I love that you have included tips from your peers. Happy travels!
Petty much every day I watch a video of your guy's. That a good thing you guy's are part of my small circle already. 😁 Entertaining and informative about every state. 👍
Truly Awesome Video !
Great advice and tips !
And well done on getting Your Friends to add to the wealth of knowledge !
Hope You and Blue are doing great !
Prayers for You both 🙏
Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏🐾
Fantastic video... 😊
Thanks Ria….that’s number 1 ❤
So cool was this video and your fellow travelers! Thank you for sharing.😊
Trusting your gut (intuition) is so important as you said…and so accurate. Thank you for sharing that advice.👍
Ria!!!! You’re back!!❤ How’s your Angel Blu??🙏🏼🐾❤️
love the virtual collabs and hope they turn into in-person collabs when blue's better! 🤟
Safe travels Maria and Blue💙 Live your life!
Sorry for old Blue, lost many of pets, heart wrenching. On a brighter note, thanks for the info. You would make a great camping buddy 😉. I sincerely hope he comes thru like a champ😊
I've been van living for almost three years and I am still donating stuff to Goodwill or to needy homeless people I meet. Between my van life and working as a Class A driver I've been through 49 states. I began as a truck driver in Hawaii delivering pineapples to local canneries. I have lived in ten states, in Europe and in the Middle East. I lived in Japan as a kid. While a truck driver everything I actually needed was in a backpack and a chest pack. I love your travels and the interaction between you and Blue...beautiful dog.
Hey it's Timmy! He comes to Michigan, for our music festivals.
Fab video and advice, it's also good to watch other people learn and go through stuff so you hopefully don't have to... 👍
Can you do a video on stetchy/scary situations you've experienced on the road and how you maintain safety?
Love Becca!!❤
Very good segment Maria. I want to travel around USA, I’m retired and very interested. This segment is excellent. Now can you tell me how to change my husband’s mind to do so? Lol
Great Video Ria!! Lots of great tips. When I am ready to pack up and live on the road, I will definitely be back for this video. LOTS of love from the PNW!
One of your best videos yet! Adore you.
Preventative maintenance for sure #1 and AAA is a must !! Safe travels ....
I was clueless about that lifestyle until Gabby Petito was reported missing on September 11th 2021... She had everything lined up like all the best places along the route with free wifi, free camping spots and even jobs in Oregon on pumpkin farms... meanwhile Brian seemed to be of no help. Even most of her videos she had to do by herself on Tri-Pod or selfie sticks.
Me and my dog rusty have been doing this for years, bring what you need and a little bit of what you want
Thanks for adding friends!! Supporting you and Blue ❤
Ria and Blue re: dog hair. I highly recommend a vacuum for dogs called Furme. I have two German shephards and one golden retriever and the vacuum has helped tremendously to control the hair. 🥰
I am always concerned about your safety every time you go somewhere. Nice to see you are ok.