CALIFORNIA beach camping - Van life at its best!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

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  • @frazbmw
    @frazbmw 6 месяцев назад +2

    You two actually have one of the best vanlife stories going. Ability to fix your rig, teamwork, love and dogs. All in a small space. Definetley dig it!

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  6 месяцев назад

      Wow, thank you! That’s a high compliment. Thanks for coming along on our journey! - Esther

  • @gringogg1780
    @gringogg1780 8 месяцев назад +11

    Yes. A van tour would be cool! I saw a camper van like yours for sale on Facebook for $4000 USD and will be looking for something like your rig when I return from the Philippines. Nice to see you are going to be doing some mechanical repairs on it! I am interested in your repair videos also! I liked your starter replacement video.. You also picked some cool places to camp on your voyage north.. I too love the peaceful vibe! Be safe my friend! Those dogs are so athletic and full of life and fun.. Lots of reasons to keep watching.. Cheers to Ester and the egg, bacon biscuits looked great lady! I will be trying to make something similar.. But nothing beats camper food on the road.. Take Care

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +4

      Yep nothing beats cooking your own food on the road! You have more time so you put in extra effort. Some of the food Esther has been cooking is blown we away!
      Good luck on finding the small rigs, they are hard to find! I’m not mechanic but I hope to highlight how easy it is to work on old vehicles!

  • @terry3193
    @terry3193 8 месяцев назад +5

    Hi again. I crave camping on the beach so badly that I must think about it everyday. I’ve never done it. I’m a natural “water” person but ironically I live in Colorado so not close to the beach but hopefully one day soon before I am no longer able to travel. Chili looked delicious as well as those breakfast sandwiches. Your wife appears to be a very good cook. Chili with some rice is one of my favorite dinners. I find that Camping in the forest with an occasional night rain can be very relaxing, nice to just relax and kind of nap. Excellent laidback video, which I love. Thanks for sharing and safe travels in Oregon!

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +2

      I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and please get yourself to a beach campsite soon! I’m also a water person, can’t get enough of it! I grew in North Queensland, Australia where we swim pretty every single day. I miss those warm waters!

  • @robertabrams8562
    @robertabrams8562 8 месяцев назад +5

    You know, I’m here in NYC watching all your videos, and I have to say : “You four are DEF living the dream life”! The freedom to go where you want, seeing nature as it was meant to be seen, eating some AWESOME food - homemade and otherwise! Being in this concrete jungle 24/7, makes me long for the lifestyle you’ve chosen as your norm! Always my best to you guys 👏🏼👍🏼🤩❤️

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks Robert! We used to be in the concrete jungle too, up high in the shoebox apartment. Something deep inside was telling me to get out and away from this before it’s too late. Glad I did, will never go back haha

  • @markquinn9655
    @markquinn9655 8 месяцев назад +2

    That looks like the beach on the Goonies. Epic camp up even if it’s not. Cool van. I have a 1990 Hymermobil.

  • @rickardjohnson4524
    @rickardjohnson4524 8 месяцев назад +2

    HELLO...

  • @Brittanyjacks
    @Brittanyjacks 8 месяцев назад +4

    I live in my car in Cali and just started my RUclips channel love seeing this!

  • @Marius_vanderLubbe
    @Marius_vanderLubbe 8 месяцев назад +3

    Just stay the way you guys do it. I really enjoy the vids.

  • @toddloehrer5900
    @toddloehrer5900 7 месяцев назад +2

    You can cook sardines in a can, I always ate them cold, I never knew and I'm 55 years old

  • @mario-u7x
    @mario-u7x 8 месяцев назад +2

    great videos ,love the van life ,working to get one and travel , GOD BLESS

  • @Mike__james
    @Mike__james 8 месяцев назад +5

    Can you do a detailed tour of the van and how you got it. Love the channel and the editing. Food looks good as well

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +3

      I was just thinking of doing a van tour! Coming up soon my friend!

  • @bigbill6545
    @bigbill6545 8 месяцев назад +3

    I ove to watch your videos you two. Very relaxing and easy in the brain to watch after work. Don’t change. Maybe a bike ride tour around the neighborhood. 🤙

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! took years to calm our brains, glad it can rub off on others, we all need some peace in this world!

  • @HeddleTown
    @HeddleTown 8 месяцев назад +2

    Good job fellow dirt biker! \m/

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks mate! Might not be much room in the van but there’s always room for a bike 😂

  • @jlisehrl
    @jlisehrl 8 месяцев назад +2

    I really enjoy seeing you work on the van. So a video about how you give that van some love is always appreciated.

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      There’s one coming up very soon, we just picked up a bunch of parts!

  • @turtlegram31656
    @turtlegram31656 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have spent many nights at that same Beach with my dogs. Nice to see you there
    🐢🐩🐶🐕🌺🌈🌊✨

  • @oceanlover3530
    @oceanlover3530 8 месяцев назад +1

    The smell of a campfire on the beach. Two of the greatest simple pleasures in life. Thanks for sharing! Stay safe.
    ✌🏻😉✌🏻

  • @carlbloomquist708
    @carlbloomquist708 8 месяцев назад +4

    You're living the life, my dude!

  • @miketybring4700
    @miketybring4700 7 месяцев назад +1

    I missed what Harley you have. Looks like you found yourself a good life and a lovely woman to share it with. What type of doggo are they. beauty they are

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  7 месяцев назад

      Thankyou, I think it’s a pretty good life! I have an 1988 Tourglide. The dogs are Mexican street dogs. Thanks for watching mate!

  • @cybertraveler5334
    @cybertraveler5334 8 месяцев назад +2

    Videos with the mountains the Pacific coast or a combination of ocean shore mountains and beautiful trees with you two enjoying a meal and or coffee is always a winner and must see visuals for me. Some of us just love living the van life through others. :) Wishing you both the best!

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks, the ocean and the mountains is my favourite place! Thought I can’t wait to get back to the desert again too.

  • @miketee8415
    @miketee8415 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hey I'm glad to have stumbled onto your channel, love the mellow vibe! There is no place like the PNW that's for sure.

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you found it! You’re totally right, PNW feels like home, it’s nice to be back!

  • @Philippintastic247
    @Philippintastic247 8 месяцев назад +2

    That looks like an incredible life. You should get a small drone for taking more video of these amazing places! Do you ever have people bother you at night? I have heard some pretty scary stories of unexpected visitors when van camping. Safe travels!

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey there! Thanks! Funny you mention it, we are looking into a drone soon. And yes we have had a few sketchy experiences… some gunshots outside our van at night - we had to drive away fast and once I had to deal with thugs trying to get in at 3am. Lucky I am 6’4 man with guard dogs. It helps.

    • @Philippintastic247
      @Philippintastic247 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@randallsmodernlife Wow. That sounds intense.
      You two stay safe out there. Enjoyed your content and the food looks yummy!

  • @Thesaltymedic36
    @Thesaltymedic36 8 месяцев назад +2

    The dogs love to run 😂. Waiting for the next video ✌🏼

  • @acidreign0911
    @acidreign0911 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great content guys! Also your shot framing is spectacular. You can definitely tell that you are filming on a consumer camera but your subject matter is just so good. You are literal proof that content is way more important than gear. Do you plan out your shots, or is this just pure awesomeness? I have so many questions! Safe travels! Ohh and the biscuits look great, id eat them. They're not burnt, they're golden.

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate! I really appreciated the kind words. This is all just filmed off an old iphone 11 😅 and no planning, just pulling it out of my pocket and pointing it to things I see that interest me. I am considering upgrading to a better camper but I know that’s a deep rabbit hole of research that I’m kinda avoiding for now. Any suggestions?

    • @acidreign0911
      @acidreign0911 8 месяцев назад +1

      We full time in a 5th wheel but there's no way I could get into the places you are going because we are to big with truck and trailer. If the van is working for you, rock on my friend! You have a good eye for photography and I've seen bigger channels fail when it comes to shot composition. I feel like the footage you publish actually tells the story all by itself and then you bring in the frosting with your narrations. Have you made it to Montana yet? Your van would be killer in glacier national Park, and then maybe consider going down to Yellowstone. I think you might be able to get on to some of the primitive camp sites with your van but you should double check that.

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Haha thankyou for highlighting a part of our filming that I hadn’t noticed myself. And I love 5th wheels, the idea of detaching the truck to go explore appeals to me but your right about the size, I’m already struggling in cities in this little camper. Will look into a better filming set up in the future soon to bring up the quality, I think people will appreciate that.

    • @acidreign0911
      @acidreign0911 8 месяцев назад +1

      I don't think your filming rig is terrible by any means. I noticed a little bit of "noise" in the video on some of the scenes, and it struggles in low light when you are filming around your dinet. I think your subject matter is enough of a distraction that the lower quality during those few scenes doesn't matter much. For instance, the sunset at the beach has some noise in it, but the shot framing was perfect. It gave context that the day was over and everything was winding down. Sure it has noise but the idea conveyed so well, and complimented the story line to the point that it was better to have it noisy and all than to omit it. A few stick up LED lights could help filming inside and give you more light to see. If you want to do a truck and trailer setup, I saw a Ford Maverick pulling a decent size ultra light camper over here on the east coast. Something like that could help you have a little more space while keeping a smaller footprint in the city. Nevertheless, the van is just cool and pretty rare.

  • @branchsnapper2228
    @branchsnapper2228 8 месяцев назад +2

    You guys are living my dream! Van tour would be great

  • @SUVTouring
    @SUVTouring 8 месяцев назад +2

    Enjoying the videos, have subscribed...and cheers from Brissy !

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Brissy!!! I lived in the West end for a while, a couple years in Toowoomba and a couple more in Dalby. Great area down there in SEQ. Thanks for following!

  • @316soulja
    @316soulja 8 месяцев назад +2

    I started watching your videos. I like your camper. What make model and year is that? I might look for myself. THANKS

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      It’s a great little camper. A 1980 Dodge sportsman short wheel base. Hard to find the shorties!

  • @simonsimon5985
    @simonsimon5985 8 месяцев назад +2

    Just found your channel today.
    Loving your style man!
    Keep doing what you're doing and I hope your channel grows.
    Love the bike stuff too

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate! And there will be more bike stuff coming in the spring!

  • @MasterSiyam-q3u
    @MasterSiyam-q3u 8 месяцев назад +2

    ❤❤❤nice video ❤❤❤

  • @cybertraveler5334
    @cybertraveler5334 8 месяцев назад +2

    Nice shares! I subscribed. I hope you get many more so you can monetize and make a lot more videos.

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I plan to keep making more videos so thanks for coming onboard 👍

    • @dipus4750
      @dipus4750 6 месяцев назад

      If you post twice weekly, we’ll hit like button twice.

  • @Pumpkinheadexpress
    @Pumpkinheadexpress 7 месяцев назад +1

    New subscriber. Next time yall come to Eugene, I have great free camp sites in the beautiful rain forest here. Would love for the missus and I to hang out with you guys around a fire. Cheers 🍻

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  7 месяцев назад

      Chatting by the fire in the forest? You’re speaking to my soul! We’ve spent quite a bit of time in Eugene over the years, it’s a nice good spot to be.

  • @Raj-qq8pv
    @Raj-qq8pv 2 месяца назад +1

    Once again its proved. 4x4 is not required

  • @outwestexplorer1966
    @outwestexplorer1966 7 месяцев назад +2

    Just a little tip for all travelers. If going into California fill your gas tanks before going into California. Gas is so much higher there.

  • @Patricia_CSR
    @Patricia_CSR 8 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful. What beach was this?

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  8 месяцев назад +1

      I never got the name of this place, somewhere in Northern California where we stumbled up accidentally.

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    @Auxbeam 8 месяцев назад +2

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  • @BusAMove6694
    @BusAMove6694 6 месяцев назад

    I would like to know where is that spot in California at the beach. My kinda spot❤❤❤❤

    • @randallsmodernlife
      @randallsmodernlife  6 месяцев назад

      I’ll have to get Ryan to get back to you! It’s on iOverlander and is the only spot available to camp on the beach - Esther

  • @johnnycantsurf
    @johnnycantsurf 8 месяцев назад +2

    nice clip to get high with