Jupiter Florida has free parking along the ocean,showers,pet friendly the ocean is warm and the prettiest blue water you have ever seen great fishing too
You know, I’m from Philly… You’re taking your chances honestly… You need the sermons… Things aren’t always physical there’s a spiritual realm, too… Not only are there, drive-by shootings and people walking right up to cars and shooting… But the shooters are never caught… Just have discernment, common sense… I’m south Philly here
There are plenty of forests and camping spots in the East Coast. You are just not going to find them if you stay in the I-95 corridor. There is a whole world outside of that area on the east coast.
Yeah I grew up in New Hampshire. I live in Washington State. There's infinite places to camp in VT, NH, and ME and they are all gorgeous, lush forest that is much more green than Western states during the summer. And there's a LOT better places to swim than in WA State. Lakes out here in WA State are generally more desolate, often glacier so they're cold, and the weather doesn't get hot enough to enjoy a good swim.
@@PalpitoMcCrayThere are plenty of great swimming spots in Washington. And not all of them are isolated. But the isolated ones are better because there's no people around to ruin the fun. And you just have to swim during the Summer when it gets hot enough to swim. Me and my family literally go to diffrent simming spots all summer long here in Washington.
@@chrizmerk756 And how many spots in NH or VT have you and your family been to? I've lived in WA State for 13 years and I spent the first 19 years of my life in New Hampshire. Sorry, but I'm speaking from experience. I'm not here to debate someone with a biased opinion who hasn't experienced both sides of the country.
Get a trucker GPS unit... Program the height of your van and it'll notify/detour you if the route is approaching low clearance. GPS units also doesn't need cellphone service; they're always connected to the satellites I mount mine on center or to the left of the A pillar Happy Travels 😊
You definitely need to come to upstate South Carolina! so many lakes, rivers and waterfalls to explore with plenty of free camping. Would love to see you explore smaller areas.
Ryan, I like these day to normal day living type of videos. Heck they are also better than no video and it is nice to keep up with your daily activities. Been with you since your first few videos and glad to see you still enjoying it. 'Til the next one be well.
I'm in Carlisle, PA. You're welcome to camp at my place for a night or so if you'd like. Appalacian Trail is here. Historic town, tons of nice folks and things to do. Close to Lancaster, Hershey and Gettysburg.
Look up the Dawn power wash - it is a foam like spray that is amazing for cleaning up even the greasiest of dishes - using just 2 micro dish towels, the one I use damp and to clean with the power wash, then a small pan of water to dip and rinse, then the dry towel to dry it off. I use minimal water this way when camping and it is a true water saver! Hope that helps.
I am making plans to go SUV camping on the East Coast soon. The Dawn Power Wash has been such a dramatic change to my dish washing at home. Very little water needed even on greasy pans.
I enjoyed this casual day-in-the-van-life video. I don't always need to see a hike or other tour, or a complex meal preparation. This is perfect just as it is.
Because of the fire hazards associated with pumping gas- Oregon just lifted their ban on pumping gas now NJ is the only state left where you can’t pump gas
As an urban van dweller, my favorite overnight parking spot is a 24hr convenient store. What's not to like? Fuel, restroom, basic supplies + foodie deals! Easy to blend in. Next is the 24hr gym. No parking hassle, exercise equipment, climate controlled, bathroom, hot showers. Last but not least, 24hr restaurants, Waffle House, IHOP, Dennys ect... make sure to patronize these businesses. Buy some Fuel, food or a cup of coffee ect. Like your channel man. Screw the mortgage con and mafia style vig rent. Van life is definitely worth a consideration.
I have heard suggestions that many Planet Fitness employees are well aware that full-timers (who are also members) overnight in their parking lots and don't care. Honestly, so long as they don't drop a bunch of litter or anything like that, why should they care?
@@thevagabondonwheels4918that’s great. As long as the van lifers keep their stuff clean and keep the gym and bathrooms they use tidy, they’ll probably continue to not bother them.
Really enjoyed just”hanging out” with you during this video. Wouldn’t mind seeing more like this at least weekly. Your share of travel time really makes my day. Peace!
I haven’t lived on the east coast/driven the NJ Turnpike in 30 years, but I remember those turnpike rate tickets well. I can’t believe they haven’t updated the system in all these years!
Hey Ryan! I sure hope you're heading to Salem Mass on this trip! We just got back and it's incredible. We go every year. You will be AMAZED at all the street food, Artists, Carnivals, Haunted Houses, etc.. It should be a MUST do for your New England trip! Mark from Nashua NH
You should stay at Sheetz on the east coast (and shower at Love's). In Texas and areas that have a Buc-ee's, you should sleep in a Buc-ee's parking lot.
You should watch some Japanese van life channels. You can cover your pots and pans with tin foil so there is no clean up, even bowls and plates can be covered in a heat resistant plastic, so no washing needed.
I feel and function better when I take a shower. Sometimes going to Planet Fitness is inconvenient. I bought a Geyser shower system for those occasions. It takes very little setup- a shower curtain isn't necessary, and there's very little grey water to dispose of. I was pleasantly surprised by how refreshing it is. I set it to a low flow rate and make multiple passes over my body with the sponge for 5-7 minutes then I detach the sponge, turn up the flow rate and rinse off using the spray nozzle for 1-2 minutes. It may not be as relaxing as a traditional shower, but I feel just as clean.
Dude, should’ve headed west into PA! The beauty of Pennsylvania is everywhere but the cities lol all the small rural towns are what make PA, PA. A couple of places I recommend are Jim Thorpe (cool little touristy town. The PA Grand Canyon area is beautiful. Cherry springs is a really cool camping area as well! You could also head to southern PA to visit Gettysburg, lots of cool stuff to see here! Love your videos man, keep it up!
I don't quite get what he's doin in the E coast cities. I've been everywhere in the US except ME AK HI, and E coast cities just don't do it for me. I can totally see doin the countryside back E, but for towns I'm staying small to medium. I don't get tempted to hit a town unless I'm around Miami or maybe taking the subway in for the Mall in DC or the museums in NYC. But really it's back out to the four corners, NW, & intermountain W. Stop in KC or Fredericksburg TX for BBQ, maybe a day or two in New orleans, I'm GONE to New Mexico & onward. Oh, and here's a tip for cross country. Get a kayak or take up golf. ALL the seemingly boring areas have lakes or rivers, and most have cheap golf. Some have such good cheap golf I end up staying a couple days, but in any case 9 holes or a paddle makes a travel day a lot more fun. Lose the golf bag: too much space. Improvise with a backpack etc. I'd really like to try a folding kayak too. Sharon PA is a CLASSIC example vis a vis golf. They have a really nice 18 hole old oak course called tam o shanter for maybe 20 bucks... plus there's nine holes FREE by the park in town. Crazy.
@@martina21953 well you really need something to do if you're traveling across the flat part of the country a lot. Kayaking works pretty well too. You find nice lakes everywhere the same way you find nice golf courses.
From a sauce-less sandwich to hitting the vending machine jackpot, you're on a roll - even if the traffic isn't! 😄 Might start taking bets on when you'll run out of water, but then again, with your uncanny water-sense, my money's on never. Shower or not, at least you've got a new figurine buddy to judge you in silence. Navigating rest stops and unexpected detours, you sure know how to make it entertaining. Keep it up, and always here for the ride!
I'm the same as Ryan as far as lonely/being alone. I very rarely ever get lonely, I actually prefer to be alone and very quiet, I don't enjoy chaos. But say if I go on vacation or something, I go from introvert to extrovert pretty quickly.
Exact same here! I prefer quiet and nature over people ANY day. I think the most disgusting thing I’ve done is go on a cruise. Man, the way people act these days is just sad.
I lived in Oregon and there are only two states where you can't pump your own gas. Oregon and New Jersey. The reason is to provide paying jobs for people was the reason given to me. I was in Newark, NJ at WhiteCastle and I forgot I couldn't pump my own gas.
You literally were parked outside my first apartment in philly. It’s a pretty safe neighborhood, I would walk around the area at all hours of the night never felt unsafe. In philly young bulls riding on their atvs is a sign the weather is nice! Moved here 10 years ago and I still love it here.
I agree with the one comment on here if you went more West in PA you could of found some really nice spots. I live in a rural area, near Lake Raystown PA. The scenery is beautiful and ideal for camping. We also have some nice hiking trails that go through the Appalachian mountains. The countryside is definitely worth seeing. Looking forward to watching your journey. ☺️
Man I was hoping you might make it up to check out the Pocono Mountains in North East PA some beautiful fall scenery, lakes and awesome stealth camping spots!
Local CTer here. While you were washing up in your van, you missed out on a 24-hour Planet Fitness just a couple miles away off Exit 13 Norwalk CT. Upstate our 2 mega-casinos Foxwoods and Mohegan seem camper friendly.
Ocean Grove, NJ has a free public lot on the North end of Ocean Ave...And there's a free overnight public lot 2 miles North of there, in Loch Arbour /Asbury Park North end...both lots are on the beach...about 1hr from NYC and 75min from Philly...have fun, happy new year!
Parkways are the worst! When I first got my short bus I could not find the alternate routes. I learned to type “truck route” and it helps. I stealth camp in Brooklyn when I visit my son… if you can get a spot it’s really no big deal! This is my first winter out west… what a difference and very easy to park and camp ✌🏼🚐✨✨
For pondering what to do, and where to stay, I consider college campuses. Some, like the University of Iowa, have hotel management programs and hotels managed and staffed by students. So staying there for an overdue shower is a great option. I also like campuses for space, eating options, and the ability to walk around and see what is happening (sporting events, coffee, historical staff, etc.). You like souvenir shirts, campuses always have great bookstores for that stuff too. Keep up the good work.
I like seeing all aspects of your van life, even if it is casual because I get to see how life truly is for you. It looks fun no matter what you get up to because you're out there living life and I am not 😄
I just finished my goal of travelling to all of the lower 48 states within five years. This was done in my Ram Promaster (High top) Van and I checked that box end 2023. Last year I travelled the east coast. It is certainly harder for a RVer to find places to overnight that on the western side of the country. In fact looking from west to east...from around TX east , does it gets challenging. I stayed mostly at Walmarts and good ole Cracker Barrell. Thank goodness for those two.
If you ever come t Western Massachusetts hit a brother up and come have a warm meal and shower. I live alone with 3 bedrooms. I'll also show you some pretty cool local places and restaurants if ya want. Love your videos bud. Thanks for taking us along.
Great video, you definitely should do more. Also we call them "rest stops" not service centers, that might be just a Connecticut thing lol. Getting gas in Jersey, if you're in a hurry you can just get out and pump your own gas. Wawa's are usually fine with it. But in Jersey you can't pump your own gas or make left hand turns and have to pay to leave the state :)
Salem might be a zoo this time of year with halloween not too far off. You could park in like a nearby city near the train and take the train to Salem and walk around. Or head up to Hampton Beach/Salisbury beach, not sure whats happening there the next few weeks. Also Rt 133 through Essex Ma , there are some great fish food places. And Rowley flea market on Sunday.
You should have gone West and North to Pennsylvania Dutch (Amish) country. Beautiful, good food, nice people and you probably could have stealth camped pretty easily. Maybe on the way back.
your home is beautiful! have you ever travelled the east coast of Canada? i would highly recommend Cape Breton Nova Scotia Summer time or the fall. the Cabot Trail is amazing and was voted one of the most beautiful places in the world by national geographic
Wow Im from Philly but now live 20 minutes from the city. I’m surprised to click on your video today and here you saying your in Philly.😂 thank you for visiting.
I downloaded the LOVE'S app and really wanted to take a road trip before the winter. I planned on car camping sleeping at LOVE'S or other truck stops and Cracker Barrel in a pinch. I've been putting off rigging up blackout curtains for the back of my Dodge Grand Caravan. Wanted to try East but it looks like it's a lot easier traveling West if you're going to be car camping.
I went 2 visit NYC wit my pops back in 73 & askd him "How cum they gotta pay 2 us tha roads out here?" & He said "They have tolls 2 pay 4 tha roads." & 50 years l8r they're still payn 4 tha roads...😂😂😂
Live in Rhode Island. Traveling anywhere and doing anything is like almost impossible. Plus many towns have instituted now camping ordinances. New England sucks! Thanks for sharing. Yes.. have stayed in Darion... one of the nicest stops.
Idk if there was a HMMWV in front of it or not, but what you can see is an LMTV. Never in 16 years have I ever locked myself out of a military vehicle. It's practically impossible to do so lol
Yes, in NY stay off the parkways, but In NJ, the Garden State Parkway is okay for a 10ft van. Also in NY state, they post the height clearance signs 1 foot lower than the actual height...12'6" is usually 13'6". Still need to be careful going under.....In NJ and PA, their height clearance signs are correct.
I’ve lived in MD my whole life, traveled all up and down East coast and never saw a bridge/overpass only 6/7ft tall on parkways?? But I agree the parkways do suck especially NJ turnpike… NJ also has the no left turns and has all those stupid half circles to make a left turn lol..
You make me want to fly to America and just live in a van for 6month - year. Have you thought about going to other countries and camp like uk/Australia/france etc?
I lived in a tiny place across the street from a gas station for about 2 year: noisy from fuel delivery in the middle of the night. Lots of trucks coming through.
I just got back from a similar NE trip and highly highly recommend visiting Montreal if you’re able to. Definitely the highlight of my trip, super easy to get to from NY, and gorgeous. Maybe a poutine taste test? If you do go my poutine vote is for Ma Poule Mouillée!
⚠️2:10 New Jersey and Oregon are the only 2 states that make it a law that ALL gas stations must have the employees fill up your car for safety reasons and so the flammable liquid is used properly.⚠️
I really love your van! I hope to get and build out my own as soon as I can, break free from rent and get out and explore my state. I would love to slightly copy and slightly modify your van setup, and have everything I needed out on the road like you have set up for yourself. Love your videos and maybe in a year or so I'll be ready to cut the cord, so to speak.
By 1968, putting fuel in your own car was banned in 23 states. “Because of the fire hazards directly associated with dispensing fuel, it is in the public interest that gasoline station operators have the control needed over that activity,” New Jersey's law states
Same with the Midwest.. I had the police BANGING on my windows last night at the library good grief I'm even a member of the library I was there only 3 hours. Not bothering anyone. Just them bothering me.
When you went across the Ben Franklin Bridge, you were 10 minutes from my house! You coulda stopped in & clean up, re-supply, plug in....whatever you need!
Come to Nebraska! Try our Runza's. Make our Runza's. Some people call them cabbage buns or even kraut burgers. So delicious. The western part of Nebraska is gorgeous.
You should go to Michigan in the metro Detroit area. It is super diverse with very great food. Also going north in Michigan towards Traverse City, and all the surrounding towns is amazing.
Jupiter Florida has free parking along the ocean,showers,pet friendly the ocean is warm and the prettiest blue water you have ever seen great fishing too
That has to be one of the worst places in Philly to park on the street at night. Glad to see you still have tires on the van.
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The bravest van life RUclipsr around stealth camping in Philly!
Agreed!
Ryan stayed overnight in the ghetto for our viewing pleasure. What a guy
seriously. I think he was in Kensington!
Naw that's North Philly not too far from Temple campus @@DarsAdventures
You know, I’m from Philly… You’re taking your chances honestly… You need the sermons… Things aren’t always physical there’s a spiritual realm, too… Not only are there, drive-by shootings and people walking right up to cars and shooting… But the shooters are never caught… Just have discernment, common sense… I’m south Philly here
He stayed in North Philly...of all places. Brave. I love these videos. ❤❤❤
There are plenty of forests and camping spots in the East Coast. You are just not going to find them if you stay in the I-95 corridor. There is a whole world outside of that area on the east coast.
Yeah I grew up in New Hampshire. I live in Washington State. There's infinite places to camp in VT, NH, and ME and they are all gorgeous, lush forest that is much more green than Western states during the summer. And there's a LOT better places to swim than in WA State. Lakes out here in WA State are generally more desolate, often glacier so they're cold, and the weather doesn't get hot enough to enjoy a good swim.
Where?
@@PalpitoMcCrayThere are plenty of great swimming spots in Washington. And not all of them are isolated. But the isolated ones are better because there's no people around to ruin the fun. And you just have to swim during the Summer when it gets hot enough to swim. Me and my family literally go to diffrent simming spots all summer long here in Washington.
@@chrizmerk756 And how many spots in NH or VT have you and your family been to? I've lived in WA State for 13 years and I spent the first 19 years of my life in New Hampshire. Sorry, but I'm speaking from experience. I'm not here to debate someone with a biased opinion who hasn't experienced both sides of the country.
The Pennsylvanian forest are magical ❤
Go to Cracker Barrel ! You can camp overnight at their restaurants . Quieter than a truck stop just FYI
Get a trucker GPS unit... Program the height of your van and it'll notify/detour you if the route is approaching low clearance.
GPS units also doesn't need cellphone service; they're always connected to the satellites
I mount mine on center or to the left of the A pillar
Happy Travels 😊
I'm in Florida heading up the East Coast soon.. first time vanlifing it over here. Totally different than out West.
You definitely need to come to upstate South Carolina! so many lakes, rivers and waterfalls to explore with plenty of free camping. Would love to see you explore smaller areas.
Where? I’m in WNC
Ryan, I like these day to normal day living type of videos. Heck they are also better than no video and it is nice to keep up with your daily activities. Been with you since your first few videos and glad to see you still enjoying it. 'Til the next one be well.
I'm in Carlisle, PA. You're welcome to camp at my place for a night or so if you'd like. Appalacian Trail is here. Historic town, tons of nice folks and things to do. Close to Lancaster, Hershey and Gettysburg.
Look up the Dawn power wash - it is a foam like spray that is amazing for cleaning up even the greasiest of dishes - using just 2 micro dish towels, the one I use damp and to clean with the power wash, then a small pan of water to dip and rinse, then the dry towel to dry it off. I use minimal water this way when camping and it is a true water saver! Hope that helps.
White vinegar added to water in a spray bottle works great, too.
I am making plans to go SUV camping on the East Coast soon. The Dawn Power Wash has been such a dramatic change to my dish washing at home. Very little water needed even on greasy pans.
I enjoyed this casual day-in-the-van-life video. I don't always need to see a hike or other tour, or a complex meal preparation. This is perfect just as it is.
Because of the fire hazards associated with pumping gas- Oregon just lifted their ban on pumping gas now NJ is the only state left where you can’t pump gas
As an urban van dweller, my favorite overnight parking spot is a 24hr convenient store. What's not to like? Fuel, restroom, basic supplies + foodie deals! Easy to blend in. Next is the 24hr gym. No parking hassle, exercise equipment, climate controlled, bathroom, hot showers. Last but not least, 24hr restaurants, Waffle House, IHOP, Dennys ect... make sure to patronize these businesses. Buy some Fuel, food or a cup of coffee ect.
Like your channel man. Screw the mortgage con and mafia style vig rent. Van life is definitely worth a consideration.
I have heard suggestions that many Planet Fitness employees are well aware that full-timers (who are also members) overnight in their parking lots and don't care. Honestly, so long as they don't drop a bunch of litter or anything like that, why should they care?
@@thevagabondonwheels4918that’s great. As long as the van lifers keep their stuff clean and keep the gym and bathrooms they use tidy, they’ll probably continue to not bother them.
Really enjoyed just”hanging out” with you during this video. Wouldn’t mind seeing more like this at least weekly. Your share of travel time really makes my day. Peace!
I haven’t lived on the east coast/driven the NJ Turnpike in 30 years, but I remember those turnpike rate tickets well. I can’t believe they haven’t updated the system in all these years!
Missed out on camping in the pine barrens, man. It’s a secret we keep to ourselves and make it seem like there’s nowhere to go inside jersey.
Hey Ryan!
I sure hope you're heading to Salem Mass on this trip! We just got back and it's incredible. We go every year.
You will be AMAZED at all the street food, Artists, Carnivals, Haunted Houses, etc..
It should be a MUST do for your New England trip!
Mark from Nashua NH
He went!
Just started van life part time and I totally get avoiding the weekends. So much easier finding campsites during the week.
You should stay at Sheetz on the east coast (and shower at Love's). In Texas and areas that have a Buc-ee's, you should sleep in a Buc-ee's parking lot.
You should watch some Japanese van life channels. You can cover your pots and pans with tin foil so there is no clean up, even bowls and plates can be covered in a heat resistant plastic, so no washing needed.
I feel and function better when I take a shower. Sometimes going to Planet Fitness is inconvenient. I bought a Geyser shower system for those occasions. It takes very little setup- a shower curtain isn't necessary, and there's very little grey water to dispose of. I was pleasantly surprised by how refreshing it is. I set it to a low flow rate and make multiple passes over my body with the sponge for 5-7 minutes then I detach the sponge, turn up the flow rate and rinse off using the spray nozzle for 1-2 minutes. It may not be as relaxing as a traditional shower, but I feel just as clean.
Dude, should’ve headed west into PA! The beauty of Pennsylvania is everywhere but the cities lol all the small rural towns are what make PA, PA. A couple of places I recommend are Jim Thorpe (cool little touristy town. The PA Grand Canyon area is beautiful. Cherry springs is a really cool camping area as well! You could also head to southern PA to visit Gettysburg, lots of cool stuff to see here!
Love your videos man, keep it up!
I don't quite get what he's doin in the E coast cities. I've been everywhere in the US except ME AK HI, and E coast cities just don't do it for me. I can totally see doin the countryside back E, but for towns I'm staying small to medium. I don't get tempted to hit a town unless I'm around Miami or maybe taking the subway in for the Mall in DC or the museums in NYC.
But really it's back out to the four corners, NW, & intermountain W. Stop in KC or Fredericksburg TX for BBQ, maybe a day or two in New orleans, I'm GONE to New Mexico & onward.
Oh, and here's a tip for cross country. Get a kayak or take up golf. ALL the seemingly boring areas have lakes or rivers, and most have cheap golf. Some have such good cheap golf I end up staying a couple days, but in any case 9 holes or a paddle makes a travel day a lot more fun. Lose the golf bag: too much space. Improvise with a backpack etc. I'd really like to try a folding kayak too.
Sharon PA is a CLASSIC example vis a vis golf. They have a really nice 18 hole old oak course called tam o shanter for maybe 20 bucks... plus there's nine holes FREE by the park in town. Crazy.
@@theminister1154 I would rather have a root canal than golf. LOL!
@@martina21953 well you really need something to do if you're traveling across the flat part of the country a lot. Kayaking works pretty well too. You find nice lakes everywhere the same way you find nice golf courses.
Been watching for almost a year now have watched almost every video you’ve ever posted I hope you see this man glad to see how far you’ve come ❤
From a sauce-less sandwich to hitting the vending machine jackpot, you're on a roll - even if the traffic isn't! 😄 Might start taking bets on when you'll run out of water, but then again, with your uncanny water-sense, my money's on never. Shower or not, at least you've got a new figurine buddy to judge you in silence. Navigating rest stops and unexpected detours, you sure know how to make it entertaining. Keep it up, and always here for the ride!
I'm the same as Ryan as far as lonely/being alone. I very rarely ever get lonely, I actually prefer to be alone and very quiet, I don't enjoy chaos. But say if I go on vacation or something, I go from introvert to extrovert pretty quickly.
Exact same here! I prefer quiet and nature over people ANY day. I think the most disgusting thing I’ve done is go on a cruise. Man, the way people act these days is just sad.
I lived in Oregon and there are only two states where you can't pump your own gas. Oregon and New Jersey. The reason is to provide paying jobs for people was the reason given to me. I was in Newark, NJ at WhiteCastle and I forgot I couldn't pump my own gas.
Ryan I always love your videos and look forward to them. Doesn't really matter what you decide to share.
You literally were parked outside my first apartment in philly. It’s a pretty safe neighborhood, I would walk around the area at all hours of the night never felt unsafe.
In philly young bulls riding on their atvs is a sign the weather is nice!
Moved here 10 years ago and I still love it here.
NYC on the weekends isn't too bad tbh. You can find a low-key spot to park in the outer boroughs.
I agree with the one comment on here if you went more West in PA you could of found some really nice spots. I live in a rural area, near Lake Raystown PA. The scenery is beautiful and ideal for camping. We also have some nice hiking trails that go through the Appalachian mountains. The countryside is definitely worth seeing. Looking forward to watching your journey. ☺️
When he said west I thought he’d be headed out towards Chester Co. I saw a show once about Raystown Lake. You have you’re own Nessie, Raystown Ray
My husband and I used to take our jet boat all the way from Pittsburgh to Raystown Lake! The water was crystal clear, literally.
Man I was hoping you might make it up to check out the Pocono Mountains in North East PA some beautiful fall scenery, lakes and awesome stealth camping spots!
I need a place this weekend near Coaldale or Jim Thorpe. Any suggestions?
I am enjoying RUclips in retirement. I am glad you guys are out there actually doing stuff, so I do not have to.
Local CTer here. While you were washing up in your van, you missed out on a 24-hour Planet Fitness just a couple miles away off Exit 13 Norwalk CT. Upstate our 2 mega-casinos Foxwoods and Mohegan seem camper friendly.
Ryan you should do some videos on visiting bbq competitions. Like Memphis in May or kcba tournament along your travels that would be cool.
In Penn. I found a ton of places to camp in the wilderness and NY State also.
Ocean Grove, NJ has a free public lot on the North end of Ocean Ave...And there's a free overnight public lot 2 miles North of there, in Loch Arbour /Asbury Park North end...both lots are on the beach...about 1hr from NYC and 75min from Philly...have fun, happy new year!
Parkways are the worst! When I first got my short bus I could not find the alternate routes. I learned to type “truck route” and it helps. I stealth camp in Brooklyn when I visit my son… if you can get a spot it’s really no big deal! This is my first winter out west… what a difference and very easy to park and camp ✌🏼🚐✨✨
@Ryan go to Bushkill, PA! The Bushkill’s falls are amazing! Tons of outdoorsy things to do and places to stay!
been sick for most of the day and starting to feel better with A Ryan vid
For pondering what to do, and where to stay, I consider college campuses. Some, like the University of Iowa, have hotel management programs and hotels managed and staffed by students. So staying there for an overdue shower is a great option. I also like campuses for space, eating options, and the ability to walk around and see what is happening (sporting events, coffee, historical staff, etc.). You like souvenir shirts, campuses always have great bookstores for that stuff too. Keep up the good work.
Are you going to ask a student to use dorm showers ?
I like seeing all aspects of your van life, even if it is casual because I get to see how life truly is for you. It looks fun no matter what you get up to because you're out there living life and I am not 😄
I just finished my goal of travelling to all of the lower 48 states within five years. This was done in my Ram Promaster (High top) Van and I checked that box end 2023. Last year I travelled the east coast. It is certainly harder for a RVer to find places to overnight that on the western side of the country. In fact looking from west to east...from around TX east , does it gets challenging. I stayed mostly at Walmarts and good ole Cracker Barrell. Thank goodness for those two.
If you ever come t Western Massachusetts hit a brother up and come have a warm meal and shower. I live alone with 3 bedrooms. I'll also show you some pretty cool local places and restaurants if ya want. Love your videos bud. Thanks for taking us along.
Perrier is NOT seltzer water! 0:55
A+
Love this format, love the "no speaking - day in the life" format, they're all great
We don't need adventure to enjoy this journey w/ you
You have to hit up Rhode Island for the food! Especially Providence! You will not be disappointed.
Great video, you definitely should do more. Also we call them "rest stops" not service centers, that might be just a Connecticut thing lol. Getting gas in Jersey, if you're in a hurry you can just get out and pump your own gas. Wawa's are usually fine with it. But in Jersey you can't pump your own gas or make left hand turns and have to pay to leave the state :)
Salem might be a zoo this time of year with halloween not too far off. You could park in like a nearby city near the train and take the train to Salem and walk around. Or head up to Hampton Beach/Salisbury beach, not sure whats happening there the next few weeks. Also Rt 133 through Essex Ma , there are some great fish food places. And Rowley flea market on Sunday.
You should have gone West and North to Pennsylvania Dutch (Amish) country. Beautiful, good food, nice people and you probably could have stealth camped pretty easily. Maybe on the way back.
your home is beautiful! have you ever travelled the east coast of Canada? i would highly recommend Cape Breton Nova Scotia Summer time or the fall. the Cabot Trail is amazing and was voted one of the most beautiful places in the world by national geographic
Easy overnight parking too! We did this in 2022. So beautiful
I am from CT. the traffic from Stamford north is awful. Ive been to that rest stop many times. In the 1970s they were Howard Johnsons
Ah! I know where you first stopped in Jersey! I always used to stop there in Bordentown before getting on the Turnpike to PA for college!
Hey Ryan Awesome trip,thanks for bringing us along,can’t wait to see where the road takes you next,I have so much to learn,before I go full time😃
3:03 That Couple Looking At You Like Your Insane Talking To A Camera 🤣
Wow Im from Philly but now live 20 minutes from the city. I’m surprised to click on your video today and here you saying your in Philly.😂 thank you for visiting.
love this kind of casual vids ... short and awesome ... I kinda dig this kind rather than the longer ones ... Much love!
I downloaded the LOVE'S app and really wanted to take a road trip before the winter. I planned on car camping sleeping at LOVE'S or other truck stops and Cracker Barrel in a pinch. I've been putting off rigging up blackout curtains for the back of my Dodge Grand Caravan.
Wanted to try East but it looks like it's a lot easier traveling West if you're going to be car camping.
She said safe travels. You said you as well 😂😂 does it look like I'm traveling sir 😂😂🤣🤣
I went 2 visit NYC wit my pops back in 73 & askd him "How cum they gotta pay 2 us tha roads out here?" & He said "They have tolls 2 pay 4 tha roads." & 50 years l8r they're still payn 4 tha roads...😂😂😂
Live in Rhode Island. Traveling anywhere and doing anything is like almost impossible. Plus many towns have instituted now camping ordinances. New England sucks! Thanks for sharing. Yes.. have stayed in Darion... one of the nicest stops.
Idk if there was a HMMWV in front of it or not, but what you can see is an LMTV. Never in 16 years have I ever locked myself out of a military vehicle. It's practically impossible to do so lol
Yes, in NY stay off the parkways, but In NJ, the Garden State Parkway is okay for a 10ft van. Also in NY state, they post the height clearance signs 1 foot lower than the actual height...12'6" is usually 13'6". Still need to be careful going under.....In NJ and PA, their height clearance signs are correct.
Supposedly, you can't pump gas due to fire hazards directly involved with fuel. Per NJ law 1949.
I learned something new lol
Ryan make more videos like this pleasee! I really love your videos. I've been watching you since day one!
Man this stuff camping never gets old I wish I had a van.
For future reference, you can take a promaster high roof on the garden state parkway. I drove it every day for two years in mine 😅
I’ve lived in MD my whole life, traveled all up and down East coast and never saw a bridge/overpass only 6/7ft tall on parkways?? But I agree the parkways do suck especially NJ turnpike… NJ also has the no left turns and has all those stupid half circles to make a left turn lol..
East coast hype, please do NYC camping 🥺
I would have absolute anxiety going thru there. It has been 24 yrs since I went thru atlanta, ga. I couldn't even do tht now forget this place.
You make me want to fly to America and just live in a van for 6month - year. Have you thought about going to other countries and camp like uk/Australia/france etc?
If got the money. Go for it
You really want to come here and risk getting shot at?
@@AZ-rg3rf rather shot there, than stabbed here in uk 😂
@@BarryAshcroft-c2v Ahh, well that explains alot. Atleast the weather might be more pleasant while your getting attacked 😅
First vanlife video Ive seen of east coast. Cool, most are west coast
Her : have a safe travel Ryan : you as well
I lived in a tiny place across the street from a gas station for about 2 year: noisy from fuel delivery in the middle of the night. Lots of trucks coming through.
Hospital parking lots are my go to.
Be careful in NYC. Night is a problem. I almost had an issue last year 😩
Glad Ryan left that nice ass shot in while editing 😃😁
I was looking for this comment 😂ty
Go to the poconos. It’s a old vacation spot with lots to do and plenty of places to park for the night
I just got back from a similar NE trip and highly highly recommend visiting Montreal if you’re able to. Definitely the highlight of my trip, super easy to get to from NY, and gorgeous. Maybe a poutine taste test? If you do go my poutine vote is for Ma Poule Mouillée!
If you go South there are plenty of places to camp. I live in Louisiana and you can literally pull over and camp as you go down the road.
⚠️2:10 New Jersey and Oregon are the only 2 states that make it a law that ALL gas stations must have the employees fill up your car for safety reasons and so the flammable liquid is used properly.⚠️
Ryan ! There’s a van alley filled with campers and van lifers located in Williamsburg!!! Let me know if you need deets! Safe travels
FYI… if you’re ever in the Philly area again and want to camp you should try knoebels camp ground and amusement park
I really love your van! I hope to get and build out my own as soon as I can, break free from rent and get out and explore my state. I would love to slightly copy and slightly modify your van setup, and have everything I needed out on the road like you have set up for yourself. Love your videos and maybe in a year or so I'll be ready to cut the cord, so to speak.
That dump truck at the beginning lol. Great video as always Ryan!
i was looking for this comment!! IM DYING LMAO
By 1968, putting fuel in your own car was banned in 23 states. “Because of the fire hazards directly associated with dispensing fuel, it is in the public interest that gasoline station operators have the control needed over that activity,” New Jersey's law states
Same with the Midwest.. I had the police BANGING on my windows last night at the library good grief I'm even a member of the library I was there only 3 hours. Not bothering anyone. Just them bothering me.
When you went across the Ben Franklin Bridge, you were 10 minutes from my house! You coulda stopped in & clean up, re-supply, plug in....whatever you need!
Pachuag State Forest in Voluntown, CT. Great campsite with water to fill up if you’re in the area 👍
Wish I'd known you were going to be in NJ, you could have mooch docked in our backyard! East coast sucks for off grid and stealth camping.
Can’t wait to see the new rig man!
So many who do this are out west. A little more challenging on the east coast. Try the Jersey Pines
Come to Nebraska! Try our Runza's. Make our Runza's. Some people call them cabbage buns or even kraut burgers. So delicious.
The western part of Nebraska is gorgeous.
I live in NJ and I never filled up my own tank, I would like to do it my self one day haha
tons of places to camp on the east coast....I go from FL to ME all the time....spend a ton of time on farms and wineries.
You should go to Michigan in the metro Detroit area. It is super diverse with very great food. Also going north in Michigan towards Traverse City, and all the surrounding towns is amazing.
Also Detroit/Frankenmuth during Christmas time is amazing
Safe travels young man, love watching your videos ❤
Ryan a slow day is always a good thing. Glad to be riding along
That's my life. I live in my minivan in North Carolina. I usually sleep in Craker Barrel or hotels.