MINIVAN CAMPER TOUR FOR PART-TIME TRAVEL. "I'VE LEARNED A LOT!"

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • Shannon may be a newbie, but she has learned a lot in her first 3 weeks of travel with a Butterfly Tracks caravan on the Chasing Waterfalls Road Trip!
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Комментарии • 126

  • @debslifesimplified6406
    @debslifesimplified6406 22 дня назад +29

    Lets give Jan a thumbs up when we watch ok guys. It really helps to support her channel. Ty for the tour Jan. I. Looking forward to your SD video

  • @SydHalley
    @SydHalley 22 дня назад +19

    What a nice lady! I love how her face lights up when she talks about the fun she’s had traveling! And I like how she shares what’s worked and what she’s learned. Happy travels! 😊

    • @adeleburrows9013
      @adeleburrows9013 21 день назад +1

      I love that they both come across as genuine.

  • @NilDreams
    @NilDreams 21 день назад +11

    Another great van tour, another sweet butterfly.🦋 ❤

  • @elsathal7359
    @elsathal7359 21 день назад +9

    Thank you ladies for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚‍♂️

  • @EmiliaGarcia-sh1my
    @EmiliaGarcia-sh1my 21 день назад +7

    HI Jan 🙋‍♀️ Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing ❤️ 😊 Very nice van setup and organized ❤️ 😊 Safe travels ❤😊

  • @deeplansandbudgets
    @deeplansandbudgets 21 день назад +5

    I find I am truly grateful at this point for those RV parks that still allow me to camp in my Mini Van. I prefer a Campground over dry camping and these places are getting harder to find. Thank you to this campground for still understanding that not all who Camp in a Mini Van will disrespect your property.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +2

      I agree. It was not a fancy "rv resort." You can sometimes negotiate with a mom & pop campground. National Forests are cheap and some state campgrounds.

  • @RamonaRambles
    @RamonaRambles 21 день назад +8

    Nice setup, Shannon. Loved hanging out with you!

  • @judystreich7333
    @judystreich7333 21 день назад +7

    Like those innovations that these ladies are doing.

  • @Michelle514C
    @Michelle514C 21 день назад +6

    Im a new subscriber from Atlanta ❤ thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Stay BLESSED & SAFE ❤❤

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +2

      Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the Butterfly Tribe. 🩵🦋🩵

  • @johnniemontgomery6682
    @johnniemontgomery6682 21 день назад +9

    To the First Lady who didn’t have a cooler. If you have power they have smaller refrigerators that plug in the back of the Sienna van. I have one. It doesn’t take up much room.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +4

      True 👍

    • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
      @JoHarmon-hg7wz 21 день назад +3

      I laughed when she said she brought too much stuff, I know we all did that when we started out.

  • @tinalange5471
    @tinalange5471 21 день назад +4

    You are an inspiration to all of us "butterfly wanna bes"😊

  • @lizlee4941
    @lizlee4941 22 дня назад +7

    I love the van tours.And I relate to her so strongly. Ty

  • @wanderlust62
    @wanderlust62 21 день назад +7

    What a great campsite spot! Sweet deal. Shannon has a nice set-up, I like her kettle. I'm looking for something collapsible because some evenings I miss my hot cup of tea and don't always want to set up the butane stove to boil water.

  • @mariagraham8752
    @mariagraham8752 21 день назад +5

    Happy 4th of July Jan nice interview 😂

  • @cc-camper-lady
    @cc-camper-lady 21 день назад +6

    Shannon's doing great! So happy for her. I made a note of that campground! Great tour Jan!

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 22 дня назад +7

    My father just passed so coming to You is comforting. Thank you.

  • @debslifesimplified6406
    @debslifesimplified6406 22 дня назад +6

    Lowes has some nice metal three shelf racks I've seen a lot of van lifers use. The prices aren't bad. I've watched a ton of videos and could easily fill a van and a car with all my goodies. I think we look at the same channel about those chill pads

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +2

      I had those metal shelves for a while. They are very sturdy. 👍

  • @tearyeyelady1441
    @tearyeyelady1441 21 день назад +4

    Very nice setup. My setup needs some improvement, so this is helping me a lot. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤❤

  • @kayeashing5344
    @kayeashing5344 22 дня назад +6

    I really enjoyed the video.
    Thank you for sharing.
    I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies.
    How do I find some good traveling friends?

  • @dianeabell5782
    @dianeabell5782 21 день назад +4

    I went from a Honda CRV to a Ford Transit Connect wagon, which was a great move. It’s a low roof, but I have enough headroom when I sit to be comfortable. Honda CRV was just too small.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +3

      I have several friends that love their Transit. Connect. 🩵🦋🩵

  • @marilynhale1359
    @marilynhale1359 21 день назад +4

    Great job! Happy travels!

  • @squeezums23
    @squeezums23 22 дня назад +6

    A very nice set up! 👍

  • @nataliehill7956
    @nataliehill7956 22 дня назад +4

    This was a excellent video for me.

  • @QAsession
    @QAsession 21 день назад +3

    Nice! Great video to learn from other's experience when going on the road for the first time.
    Thanks Jan.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +1

      Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
      Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

    • @QAsession
      @QAsession 20 дней назад +1

      @ButterflyTracks Yes Jan. I belong to your group as well as Lulu's group. 😊

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  17 дней назад +1

      😊👍

  • @rositagarcia805
    @rositagarcia805 21 день назад +2

    Nice van tour, she's such a sweet lady. Thank you for sharing.

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 22 дня назад +4

    Great video thank you! That is a great deal to share your campsite with someone on a weekly rate :o)

  • @joycemaurer3588
    @joycemaurer3588 21 день назад +3

    Shannon seems like such a sweetie!

  • @MariaAU
    @MariaAU 20 дней назад +1

    You are both incredibly inspirational women! So sweet yet brave, I wish you all the best on your travels!😊😊😊

  • @patage8212
    @patage8212 20 дней назад +1

    I always 👍 to Jan’s ideos! Love 💙her set up and all she does. 🦋 Tracks all the way.☮️🩷😎

  • @marylawson3930
    @marylawson3930 21 день назад +2

    Another wonderful van tour. Shannon what a nice home away from home. I would do what you did and take way to much lol. Thanks Jan for this van tour, I love what you do. ❤

  • @aprilbaxter2578
    @aprilbaxter2578 19 дней назад +1

    Hi, Shannon! Glad you joined the Butterfly club. I haven't found those butterfly plates yet. You may have too much stuff as you say, but you have great organization skills. I hope to see her on RUclips more often. The Butterfly Tribe is great!

  • @LoJo62
    @LoJo62 10 дней назад +1

    Loved it , thank you ladies ❤️

  • @escapeartist8581
    @escapeartist8581 19 дней назад +1

    The Black Hills are about 3 hours away from me, and it's my favorite place to retreat to and recharge. Nice tour! I hope to be roaming about the roads soon!

  • @NinaDisco
    @NinaDisco 18 дней назад +1

    Wrapping a cooler with reflectix helps keep ice a little longer

  • @jessys9868
    @jessys9868 19 дней назад +1

    I always look forward to your videos, really enjoy the van tour just for ideas. Great video.

  • @lisaschippert9426
    @lisaschippert9426 20 дней назад +1

    You’re doing great!

  • @sandeedobberstine5591
    @sandeedobberstine5591 18 дней назад +1

    Thank you for the advice and tour❤

  • @azsand6315
    @azsand6315 6 дней назад

    I just returned from a cross country adventure, and agree with Shannon. I too had too many things that I did not need to bring, like my two solar panels, I can charge my Bluetti while driving and keep my frig going on 12v also. I would only bring the solar panels now when I am at a camp location more than three days without electricity. Two different camping styles. But now I know. I have been camping for years, but this was my first cross country camping trip in my SUV. Also not all Cracker Barrels are safe, I stayed in a few and one I had to leave because some people showed up and were waiting around I think it was drug deal related.. It was dark and in an area that I decided was sketchy. It was located in Crossville, TN.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  5 дней назад

      You're getting good experience in your adventures. 😊👍

  • @BWSaks
    @BWSaks 21 день назад +5

    Will you be putting links to products she uses? I need the neck towel. Thanks for this tour

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +5

      Yes I will. Thanks for asking. We've been traveling so much I haven't had time. I plan to have them up by tomorrow night. 😊

    • @RamonaRambles
      @RamonaRambles 21 день назад +3

      LOL…I need that little electric skillet.

    • @sandeedobberstine5591
      @sandeedobberstine5591 21 день назад +3

      @@ButterflyTracks. Thank you 🧡

  • @lynettebaumgartner6201
    @lynettebaumgartner6201 22 дня назад +3

    Be aware of the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally the last week in July and first week in August. very $$$.

  • @teresarobinson4911
    @teresarobinson4911 19 дней назад +1

    Great video! thanks for sharing

  • @mscentsibly1953
    @mscentsibly1953 19 дней назад +1

    Always enjoy watching. Hope to meet up with you soon. In Iowa.

  • @chrissmith-no3bo
    @chrissmith-no3bo 21 день назад +1

    I have no real ties to anywhere. First i was born to a military dad and we traveled from base to base our entire childhood. I have a son who is grown he is a truck driver so only home on weekkends and i dont see him until he brings my van home. So all but my drivers seat is out i have a strong twin size frame and foam mattress. The bed is all the way up to dash board. I have plenty of space underneath to store stuff. And a dresser with fabric drawers for clothes and what nots. I have plenty of solor lights or battery ones.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +2

      Sounds great. We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
      Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share

  • @kathyschaefer2455
    @kathyschaefer2455 15 дней назад

    Hi Jan good looks like you are having a good time. Nice van for a no build. We are always rearranging things. Finally got our mini bus out of the shop so we are able to work on it again. We are going to start doing some short trips soon.

  • @meman6964
    @meman6964 18 дней назад +1

    Instead of a sandwich,get salads at Walmart or even better if Kroger is near, you can get the marked down since you will eat ut same day Up the fruit and veg to avoid bowel troubles. And maintaining vigor health.

  • @meman6964
    @meman6964 18 дней назад +1

    Perhaps ship the stuff back home so you have more spaces inside

  • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
    @Kimberley_Black_White_TV 21 день назад +4

    Jan, I am looking up the rates for this campground, so I can get an idea of what I will be paying when I get out on the road. In an instance like this, do you reserve “tent” camping, or what? And do you have to really pitch a tent? I notice you all do not have a tent that I can see.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +2

      No tent required. 2 vans per site. We got electric and water only since we didn't need sewer. We didn't hang out there. It was just a safe place with amenities to sleep while we explored during the day. This was a mom & pop place. I don't bother asking if it's an RV "resort." 😊

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 20 дней назад +1

    Would like to know from each who says “I brought too much”, like to hear of what and how much should they have brought. Thanks

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  19 дней назад +2

      It's different for everyone, especially full or part time. Most bring too many clothes and too much food. There are stores everywhere! 😄

  • @imogen4245
    @imogen4245 21 день назад +5

    Do you have a link for the bed please 😊

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +2

      Sure, all the products are now in the description. Here you go.
      ruclips.net/video/lAV9iaUpegE/видео.html

  • @venetiakelley
    @venetiakelley 21 день назад +3

    @Butterfly Tracks, why did you get scared (b4 u started)? And what made you not scared?

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +2

      I wasn't scared. Any nervousness I experienced was overpowered by how excited I was about the freedom to go see this beautiful world. 🩵🦋🩵
      At the end of this video, I talk about fear.
      ruclips.net/video/93N7Rwp6IYY/видео.htmlsi=Y3AaoeNxVpo5imCK

  • @HappyLife-nf7wb
    @HappyLife-nf7wb 20 дней назад +1

    I suppose there's a huge blanket or car over?? That has UV protection. Don't you guys think it's enough to cool down the inside of the car during the day? You know like a cool down paint but in the form of fabric or whatever 😄 sorry I'm just thinking about it

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  19 дней назад +1

      Here's a cover that is light weight, let's air through and reflects heat.
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  • @Kimberley_Black_White_TV
    @Kimberley_Black_White_TV 21 день назад +2

    I notice they offer a 10% discount for Good Sam, AARP, Senior, Military, Veterans, First Responders/ Did you get your discount?

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  20 дней назад +1

      They didn't give the discount on weekly since it was so cheap. 😊

  • @meman6964
    @meman6964 18 дней назад +1

    I want to go to a meet up

  • @rhondamason9171
    @rhondamason9171 7 дней назад +2

    What kind of cot did you get size-wise and mattress

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  7 дней назад +1

      Here you go:
      Lightweight Folding Tent Camping Cot Bed
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  • @ktube332
    @ktube332 21 день назад +2

    Where are the links?

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +2

      Traveled today. Links will be up tomorrow. 😊

  • @adventurebythemile
    @adventurebythemile 21 день назад +3

    What is the neck thing?

    • @RamonaRambles
      @RamonaRambles 21 день назад

      It’s a neck travel pillow like people use on planes.

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +3

      One was a cooling towel, the other was a travel neck pillow.

  • @kienhuynh2752
    @kienhuynh2752 17 дней назад

    ilove this place where is the location , can you tell

  • @angelabraggs7614
    @angelabraggs7614 4 дня назад +1

    What kind of van you have

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  4 дня назад +2

      2017 Toyota Sienna. 🙂

    • @angelabraggs7614
      @angelabraggs7614 4 дня назад

      @ButterflyTracks good because I have a 2016 Senna and I didn't want my seat out forever. So thank you so much for your video it gave me some ideas

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  2 дня назад

      😊👍

  • @kayeashing5344
    @kayeashing5344 22 дня назад +4

    I really enjoyed the video.
    Thank you for sharing.
    I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies.
    How do I find some good traveling friends?

    • @ButterflyTracks
      @ButterflyTracks  21 день назад +4

      We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
      Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
      facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share