Modern Stealth Camping - Overnight at a Love's Truck Stop
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![Sean Rii, Karyon, Sharzkii - Taungule [My Love] (Official Music Video)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eJoMuypbSzQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Do this every night of the week.😉 Watch out for the lot lizards.
Michael Hite Yep, lot lizards 😬🤢🤮
Recreational reptiles
Michael Hite me to brother
Loves tend to fill up too fast since their lots aren't that big.
What's a lot lizard?
This episode of TOGR brought to you by, Camping with Steve, all you needed was a "Step 2".
Hunker down
@@rabbitdadthings homeless people have been step 2ing for decades
Hunker Down!!!
moakley In my younger years I was known to hunker down and enjoy a few step twos do to lack of permanent residency myself. I lucked out and had lots of friends willing to share couch space but some times I didn’t want to feel like I was invading their space and... hunker down.
I loved the fact today someone I spoke to mentioned step 2 and hunker down here in Australia! Mr Wallis would be proud! Loving this video as well!!
“My rule is just to avoid everyone.”
Words to live by!
Great video!
Amen
Welcome to Finland
As a professional truck driver, I absolutely loved pandemic traffic. No rush hour, no traffic back-ups. :)
There were times when I had to live out of the back of my pickup truck for over a month. It was a 1/2 ton model with a 6 foot bed, a camper shell and an "xtra" cab that gave me about a couple of feet of space behind the front seats. I had a sheet of plywood cut so I could put it over the corrugated truck bed for sleeping. Then I put a foam pad on top of the plywood and my sleeping bag on top of that. I duct taped black plastic garbage bags to the windows for privacy, and bubble wrap to the ceiling of the shell for insulation. As it was a typical shell it did not lock from the inside. But using parachute cord and lashing the opening down I was not only able to secure it but make it feel like it was "locked" when rattled from the outside. All in all it worked out reasonably well.
Current vehicle is an SUV I might have to make some minor alterations to before I tried something like that again.
If you're going to be doing that sort of thing for any real length of time you are going to want to be able to stretch out when you sleep. I would also recommend trying to set up some sort of curtains or something so nobody can look in the vehicle and see you sleeping. Also nothing of any obvious value should be left where it can be seen.
I never had any real problems, but there were a couple of times when someone tried to open up the shell while I was inside. I simply did and said nothing, and whoever had rattled the handle went away. You need to check your laws to see which ones apply, but I had a .44 Magnum handy if anybody had tried anything serious.
Hunkering down Steve Wallis style, love it
Step two!
No crazy neighbor...
And a shower curtain...
"Everything's gonna be allllright...."
Steve Wallis is a fucking legend!
Steve's a Boss! No electric blanket for that dude. Canadian Tire doesn't carry it.
As a long haul truck driver, I really don't think you'll find many truckers that mind anyone parking at the truck stops, after all, I believe most of us are looking forward to the day when we too can travel for fun in a motor home, camper or even in a good pickup truck. All it takes is a good truck cap on your pickup truck and you can do just about anything! You can even make it home sweet home if you want to.
When I stay the night at a truck stop or at a Wally World I will go in and get something for breakfast. I think of it as paying a little rent for the night
It’s only polite
I buy a 99 cent Arizona tea and use the restroom.
Dang I didn't know there REALLY is a Wally World ! (from "Vacation") wow. sounds cool.
@@tinasan3870 That is what some of us call Walmart. Back in the day if you went there around 3am you will be very amused by the types of people at those stores.
@@motomuto3313 Not surprised .....have you seen some of them at 3pm ?
When I worked on the railroad I'd sometimes get stuck having to drive to a terminal 3 hours away to work. So after being on duty 12+ hours I'd still have a 3 hour drive home. That was brutal. Luckily one of my favorite trout streams was along the way on some state gamelands, so I'd stop there and sleep in the back seat of my truck before driving the rest of the way home. It was really nice.
Love's are the best stops I know of. My wife and I stealth camped there many times in a suburban on our honeymoon. We did a road trip from Ohio to the Grand Canyon along as much of Route 66 as we could do in a quick 9 day trip. We had no set plans and slept at a lot of Love's on our trip. Great Video!
Those camping honeymoons are the best ! Especially next to a sweet clean lake or river. So much fun !
Loves is always a great place. I’ve stayed at that one in Marion. Always good folks working there and clean showers. Coffees not bad either
Luke is the man. Thanks for all the great videos and keeping us updated on gear. Your videos have made me get out and start making my own. So much fun!
Road trips are fun when done safely and not rushed or planned to the point of being stressful.
Congrats to your son! My daughter graduated from high school in January this year too. She worked hard and wanted to be done. Thank goodness she did! Love the videos so keep them coming.
I've slept overnight in a cemetery.. The fog in the early morning with the passing by headlights reflecting off of it, and illuminating the monuments and trees, was amazing..!
Kudos to your *wife* for making all those *masks* to donate! 💜😷😷😷😷
too bad they are probably useless, not having the right materials/filters and not being medical grade
oly loly you called it lol
Yes, thanks for helping advance the cause of tyranny.
Mask = Slave.
Truck camping is a really great cheap & interesting way to keep it moving. I drove from NYC to Los Angeles in my F150 with a shell on the back, laid down 2 layers of carpet foam & a moving blanket as insulation & padding, used my camping pad & sleeping bag & was super comfortable. Kept my flashlight & P320 right next to me just in case & a Gatorade bottle for late night drainage.... Basically just did grocery store & Walmart lots, a few freeway rest stops when available. It’s definitely an experience worth trying. Great video man. 🤙🏼🇺🇸
Love your video, reminded me of my trking days..
When I was driving trk, I used to like parking at night by backing in, getting back in my sleeper closing the curtains, but turning off all the lights, and just sitting back there and people watching..
Depending on which trk stop you were at, it was much more interesting/entertaining to watch them, and listen to them on the CB, than any movie!! :)
That was fun. Brings memories back of day's we travelled from state to state. Staying overnight at places inbetween our destination. Fun Fun Day's. Thanks that felt good to watch 🤗😊
God bless you and all the good folks like you. There was a time when we were in hospital with the baby. You can't imagine how it feels when you know that others are there for you.
I have to admit, I haven't done this type of thing in a very long time. I remember pulling up to the Saratoga battlefield around 4AM in late 1996 after an all night drive when my plan was to "head north" for a couple of days. The gates were locked and not supposed to open until 8 or 9, so I slid over to the passenger seat, reclined, and went to sleep. I woke up as the sun was just starting to come up, the gate was open, and I wasn't parked as far off the road as I thought I had been. I guess a kid asleep in a pickup from Maryland in upstate NY early on a Sunday morning wasn't worth waking up. Toured the battlefield in the morning mist, then headed up to Lake Champlain. What a great trip.
Ahhhhhh Luke,
I've camped in truck stops for 35 years 😀🙃😎
Dennis from Delaware
Are you a truck driver lol
Yes I was. I'm retired now spent over 35 yrs on the road. I'll be 64 in June. Was forced to retire at 61 yrs do to a heart attack (widow maker).
Dennis from Delaware
I've been to that Loves truck stop many times while driving for work.
Done this a few times when I've been on the road and tired. Look forward to seeing the next road trip with Lucas and bro. Stay safe buddy
I slept at a few Love's in my travels. I use the old cardboard sun shields for light blockers. Some states require both front and back plates, so the parking position is not always practical. You haven't car camped untill you' ve camped in a sub-compact. And thanks for the food review. I thought about trying those, but I think I will pass. I no longer have a working vehicle, but have a go-pack and tent. When I get a working vehicle, after covid, I will take one last trip somewhere. I am sixty-two and want to go before I can't anymore. Love you and Suzzie for what you do for those who can't!
My favorite sleep spot is to find a rural exit, and park on the entrance ramp to the interstate out of sight of the side road. By the time a vehicle on the interstate sees me, they are by, and gone, and the few cars heading to the interstate are on a mission to be somewhere, and pay no attention to you.
Luke: Puts mayo on the BBQ. "It doesn't taste like BBQ!"
Me: "Dude, you put mayo on it!" :)
After the wraps, I sort of expected to see mayo on that apple pie. I woulda died!
Nice job to you and your for donating your time and effort Luke. You guys are good people and always enjoy the vids
I would love to see another road trip from you guys!
I've been watching you videos for a while. And I love them. I love camping and the outdoors. Keep the videos coming.
Every trip is an adventure. Good job Luke 👍🏼
If it's not an adventure, your doing it wrong.
lol I saw what you did there Luke at 3.30, I do the same thing and its a very smart move....when you leave your vehicle and you are coming right back to it always crack the window enough so that you can fit your hand through it to unlock the door just in case you accidently lock your keys in the car.
Billy Blaze I was wondering why he did that
Respect to you both, Susie for making the masks and you for delivering them. My company here in the UK has ME delivering masks and gowns to the hospitals one truck of masks is about 12,000.
I was surprised you did something like this. Thanks for your insights into the process.
When I was a trooper years ago we were supposed to run people off after two hours at the rest areas but I left folks alone unless they caused a problem because I saw too many fatalities due to sleepy drivers; way more than even drunk driving on our rural interstate 85.
Great topic and tips on this video. I have done this kind of sleep time so many times since I was a teen, a Marine, and even as a part of surveillance team with travel. Obviously, no travel restrictions. For food, if not a fast food grab, I would trave with some fresh foods pre sliced for sandwiches, wraps, etc in an ice chest. I likes the BBQ chips on sandwiches and wraps for the crunch, with onion, pickles or even slices of apple. I usually use a poncho liners or two and a neck pellow. I have window caps above my windows so no rain issues except where there are bugs. I'm on the tall side so cross seat is out. Usually I kick back on the front passenger seat in the recliner. For coffee time, I can brew a cup on the tail gate in just a few minutes. I something's take a walk around any complex I stay at just to see who is about before I sleep and to get some excercise. I will also buy some gas, etc if I am going to stay there as a courtesy. I also carry a gallon of tap water in the back to shock my face and retame my hair in the morning. Most of this stuff is already in my trucks trunk (hint at what brand of pickup it is). Thanks for the video. Stay safe.
Thank you for the view of the blue ridge parkway. It's been about 4 years since I been there. Lived in NC for 20 years, then south Florida for a year, then moved back to my native Rhode Island where I grew up.
And kudos to you and your wife for delivering those masks.
That harbor freight parking lot is where you'll find the local racers ready to go up hwy 80 on most weekends. Awesome to see you camp so close to home Luke. Cheers
The personal automobile is the ultimate expression of individual liberty and capitalism.
Nice little overnighter, excellent tips, and looks like a good set up in the truck !!
I plan on taking one soon as well.
I watched almost all of your adventures videos. This is my most favourite video in your channel. Learned a lot from you how to camping in vehicle safety. Thanks. I have watched this video many many times. Great video !
This was the perfect video for me. I’m planning a road trip from Auburndale, FL to Yuba City, CA. Should be fun.
Yay, road trip!!!! So much fun, great video.... you're lucky you've a big car that you can sleep in, my car does not have a flat sit and it's a small family car, every time I sleep in the car I feel like I'm waking up all broken haha.
That was so much fun Luke! Thank you for taking us along. I'm definitely getting one of those Dewalt compressors and a battery generator would be nice too. All the best - Luther
Thank you I always love seeing the blue ridge parkway was just on it last month around March 16th had to get off unfortunately east of Asheville due to the road was closed.
Congratulations to Lukas! That is a testament to good parenting.
Back in August my dad and I went from VA to TX and back in basically 5 days. Love's truck stops were basically what we survived on.
Whoa! That Dewalt tire thingy was cool!
I love those car camping trips brotha Luke!👏🏾
That was great! I have done all that many times! I felt right at home as usual!
Great video. I travel with a very small travel trailer and almost always stay at truck stops. I keep an air powered screaming air horn, bear spray, and something more serious in case the first two don’t do the job. But I’ve never had any trouble and never had to use any of them. I also never park in a dark or deserted part of the lot. Thanks for the great video. I’ll be one of your subscribers after this video!
Very interesting episode! Urban camping~ useful information and advice~ Thanks Luke!
Love the video. Really inspiring. Thank you
Welcome to my world.....truck driver here. Good advise on this video for staying at a truck stop. I've seen it all. And yes....I've stayed at that loves...lol.
Well, this is something new. I like it!
Thanks Red!
Be safe out there brother.
- Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview here in illinois you need a plate on the front as well as the back,but if i want too see your back plate ill just go back and look at it no matter if your backed in or not.
I have saved so much money car camping while traveling. Thanks for video Luke stay safe
I can’t wait to start doing this! I got my truck going with a new engine. I am getting a topper for it and outfitting it for doing this.
I used to drive over-the road so living in my truck was what I did!
I’ve camped some out of my Chrysler minivan.
Used to travel to a lot of trade shows with a toy hauler. Truck stops were always my first pick. I didn't mind the gentle purring of the trucks and enough people filtering around that It seemed safer than a rest area. Stayed in a ton of rest areas anyway. At truck stops, I prefer to be in the back away from the front pumps and traffic.
Another great place to stay is in church parking lots. I did that on my way home from Gorges State Park. Thanks for sharing!
Nice! Enjoyed it... love how ready you are for anything in that truck!
Hope ur appointment is all good great video spreading positiveity keep em coming I'm waiting on my new stove to turn up that u recommended can't wait to get back out there
Hi Luke. Thanks for all those great tips on where to park when you car camp. This is especially good for women to know. We have to be very careful when we travel alone. Luke, looks like you really didn't enjoy that so call tuna dinner, but it was better than having nothing at all huh!!..lol. How did you warm that coffee up? Or did you have it hot in a thermos already? Overall, I enjoyed the video.
Stay safe out there Luke. Strength and honor. 👍
It's always good to carry either pepper spray or a stun gun if not both. There are a lot of weirdos out there. I've never messed with me but I'm a pretty big guy
What is CS?
Here's another tip @Lady Jaay, park with the front of your vehicle facing an escape route so you can just drive away if there's an issue
"kinda smells like catfood" ..LMAO !!!!
This was a great video full of awesome information Luke! I really enjoyed and appreciated this one as I have some cross country travel coming up soon. Well, depending on how this virus goes of course. Stay safe bud!
My friend and I stop there and get coffee going to the VA, in Asheville. Good coffee Luke.
I hear their is an awesome donut shop in Asheville
Congrats to Lucas, my good man. And stay safe, both you and your family.
Well done, well done good counsels. Thank you again and the best to your wife. Good souls both of you are.
Stay safe. Thanks for sharing. God you guys for doing your part to help.
Nice video thanks for pulling out another one 👍
Also if you back into a place with the front of the vehicle facing out it's a great way to escape in a hurry if you need to . No backing out !
Thanks Luke for not parking in the truck lot taking a spot that a 18 wheeler need .. many people are that rude.
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"Head north-east." "You got it, baby"
*flustered google noises*
As a truck driver, yes truck stops are a great place to park overnite. Just keep your 4 wheeler out of the semi stalls. On more than 1 occasion it being late at night and looking for a spot. I find one and set up for backing to find a car or van or truck at the very back of the spot. Nothing pisses me off more except for Mexico plates on rigs north of the border.
We drove 3,000 miles across the country in a sedan. We slept at rest stops and truck stops in between the semis. We parked next to the same trucks sometimes, and a few of them were looking out for us on the way.
love the video! i'm from spain and in february i made 10k miles more less through 14 states east and west coast, i rented a dodge grand caravan (really good platfrom) and havind planet fitness black menbership to be able to shower in every gym in the country thats a good tip if u like to smell good xd
Love what you say about trust your gut! You just get a feeling sometimes!!
Great tips I’ve thought about the Eletric blanket n now I know it will work. Thanks Joe from California 🙂
It seems like at least several times most years, when travelling alone or with my wife, truck stops have been our sleeping location. Two pickups plus RV's and alone in my Jeep Liberty (5 ft), ouch. Centre console for a pillow and at times temperatures as low as minus 25-30 C. All good advice provided.
I spent 5 years living in my car its no holiday but it has a level of freedom to it no other life offers. I miss it, strange as that might sound.
On the road again just can't wait to be on the road again stay safe Luke
Thanks for the truck stop camping tips!
My cousin and I were headed to go canoeing and we left late. We ended up camping overnight in a cemetery. No problem and nobody disturbed us. Until 3:30 in the morning when we realized we had parked next to a train track. Interesting way to wake up.
I've drank for 29 years. Not one night did I ever pass out in them. 2017 i bought a newer mid size car and let me tell you what. I was sleeping better in the car than my own bed!. This video has been the most useful yet. Thanks!
I'll watch more of your videos. I watched all the way till morning to see about tips/gear for cleaning/grooming. Peace!
Cheers! Thank you for sharing.
Hello Luke!!!!!!! I love your channel. I have been watching it since your early days. I can't wait to go camping once the parks open up.
Parks?!? My man, you do not need a park to camp! Put your tent up anywhere, and you are camping
@@fedup961 If only it were legal these days. 🤔
@@microtyger
Or safe.
Nice to see u so confident,nd yr safety tips were very helpful.
In one of your videos you were putting up a purple tent ! I'm like omg . I would love to go camping in a purple tent. Purple is my favorite color. Thanks for the videos. I watch them all.
I use to go to DIRT tracks when they had big races that was 3 days long I had car I could lay back seat down and sleep stretched out using back seat area and the trunk area it was long enough for me to lay flat I just brought extra drinks for when track was closed and ate at track God Bless you
I agree with you on not ever planning on a certain place to stay. I try to stay in hotels and motels, but I can crash in the car if needed. I've driven the entire US east to west and back at least 6 times in my life. If you haven't done Route 66 yet, that's a bucket list trip you HAVE to make.
Hey Luke hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful day
Always funny to see your impressions of what you drink and eat. It may not always be super good as you say, but at least it does the job
lolll!
Love truckstops are really nice. They have restaurants, fuel, souvenir shops/gift shops, showers, and often some form of entertainment such as an video game arcade of even a mini-movie theater. Usually they are really clean too.
love the video man, keep up them overnight adventures both in the truck and in the wild. Love from NJ stay healthy
Edit: great tips aswell
Congratulations Luke , vlog was great as always.
Great video! Looking forward to the road trip video when the covid madness is done. Props to your son on the graduation!!
Australia its not uncommon, we can do this stuff pretty readily as we have long distances between big cities (Fatigue is a big road hazard), If on motorbike, ill often choose to setup tent in a state forest. but if there are none about. I'll pick a roadside stop. Once I had my bike and tent set up in a roadside stop and highway patrol police came to check me out, i asked him if it was legal in that state (knowing that it wasn't, but never heard of anyone being booked for it) and while he didn't say it was legal, he did say, "I prefer to see you sleeping here than riding tired after dusk" done it now over 100 times now no probs.. Grass areas at truck stops are good, cos fresh coffee at first light - yum.
that was a great adventure thank for sharing
Great video as always Luke. Loved the V8 soundtrack while you were driving at the start. I miss a big V8 but it's just too expensive to run one in Scotland where I live now. I'm from NC originally 👍
Great video! I would have to pack a 9 mm though. Be safe and continue with the video’s! 👍