The SCARIEST Day of Van Life Ever

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
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  • @tonyawood2911
    @tonyawood2911 Год назад +11235

    You all are so very lucky that someone woke you up to tell you that you were in danger. You all would have been swept away if not for that person. Please please, don’t park on a beach.

    • @ofallnames
      @ofallnames Год назад +559

      Yeah they were driving around in a nice kitted out van in Mexico and the worst thing that happened was them parking below the tide line

    • @moonlit_sky127
      @moonlit_sky127 Год назад +19

      @@ofallnames ?

    • @d3ndr0ph1l3
      @d3ndr0ph1l3 Год назад +183

      @@ofallnames I mean that could’ve ended up damaging their Van & they quite literally live in it so yeah I’m sure that’d be pretty scary & stressful.

    • @Mooncrest0
      @Mooncrest0 Год назад +250

      I have no idea why they would even risk it. Sand is soft, it’s a given there’s a possibility of getting stuck. Just don’t do it

    • @crazydragy4233
      @crazydragy4233 Год назад +68

      Yeah, why in the world would you park on a beach even if you know the tide predictions... you can never be too safe

  • @trevorlafave
    @trevorlafave Год назад +3090

    Rule of thumb: If you’re on sand, you’re not on solid land. Sand is made from the tide over time, so don’t risk it. Glad you and your van were not harmed!

    • @loganm.144
      @loganm.144 Год назад +35

      Very good analogy, coming from a water rescue firefighter!

    • @OMGshinyobject
      @OMGshinyobject Год назад +20

      I used. To camp on the beach all the time. You just look up the tide height for that night it's not difficult

    • @jsav6058
      @jsav6058 Год назад +14

      ​@@OMGshinyobject Thankyou for using that mushy thing in your cranium, its sad to see so many people simply not using it anymore.

    • @FriendlyHomie
      @FriendlyHomie Год назад

      They're stupid, they hate society and don't want to follow rules, that means putting themselves in stupid situations and never learning.

    • @Bendigo1
      @Bendigo1 Год назад +16

      Tide does not care about distance. Only elevation. A 1 ft tide could travel for 10 miles if there is only 1 ft elevation change in that 10 miles.

  • @mariaprorato99
    @mariaprorato99 Год назад +4729

    Thank you for helping someone in need! Hope the universe gives it back to you guys

    • @Mariesoul6
      @Mariesoul6 Год назад +20

      God may supply the blessing!

    • @claudettelampley1287
      @claudettelampley1287 Год назад +11

      Dido, it can be so easy to leave people behind. You did a great job and I hope you take some down time soon to feel safer again ❤❤❤

    • @NevrrPresntt
      @NevrrPresntt Год назад

      The universe never mistakes

    • @taylorx6037
      @taylorx6037 Год назад +8

      you mean god?

    • @ramanpreciado2241
      @ramanpreciado2241 Год назад +4

      *jesus

  • @89a1stakesauceban5
    @89a1stakesauceban5 Год назад +1394

    The literal definition of situational unawareness

    • @SmokesKwazukii
      @SmokesKwazukii Год назад +66

      live and learn i hope. they werent the only ones doing it and so there was that group complacency going on. they all helped each other out and all learned their lesson so all's well that ends well i'd say

    • @5kdaking334
      @5kdaking334 Год назад +14

      My thing why the hell you in Mexico were whatever can happen 😂. There are places just like that in the us you’d be way safer

    • @Monke-.
      @Monke-. Год назад

      No cap

    • @chrishayes8197
      @chrishayes8197 Год назад

      hey, somebody is going to get snatched up by the cartels; might as well be the folks who don't seem to mind (?)

    • @polytoxed
      @polytoxed Год назад +3

      Yeah like what?! How could you go to sleep without knowing for sure that being parked there was safe?

  • @Change_II
    @Change_II Год назад +586

    if that's the scariest thing to happen to you in Mexico, take it as a sign.

    • @mexiguero646
      @mexiguero646 Год назад +4

      I live in mexico life is paradise here

    • @BlackKatZz
      @BlackKatZz Год назад

      ​@@mexiguero646 Yeah because you don't live in a van, Mexico's highway at night are very dangerous and in that part of the country right now there's cartel war between Cartel de Juárez, Cartel de Sinaloa y CJNG, go home yankee or learn about the violence we are forced to live as normal born and raised mexicans, you're not a tourist anymore 💀

    • @avocado9035
      @avocado9035 Год назад +20

      ​@MexiGuero I guess you haven't heard the news and you live in a good place. Just take a look, because depending on where you are, is how things can go

    • @alnabulsi313
      @alnabulsi313 Год назад +6

      A sign that Mexico is a safe and beautiful place the vast majority of instances 🇲🇽❤

    • @Miguel323527
      @Miguel323527 Год назад +2

      @avocado that's the issue, too many people are on the news lol We out here living life.

  • @whiteashes1769
    @whiteashes1769 Год назад +1149

    Make sure to wash your van well bc the salt water will do absolute next level carnage

    • @mindyschocolate
      @mindyschocolate Год назад +51

      Especially the undercarriage.

    • @ballisticbee6001
      @ballisticbee6001 Год назад +44

      Yes!! I lived in Utah as a kid and we drove on the salt flats in our own car once. Everything. Rusted.
      A tip for anyone wanting to drive on the salt flats: get a rental, or know how to throughly clean all that salt away

    • @sandrastevens2793
      @sandrastevens2793 Год назад +7

      I lived in Florida, Daytona and when I came home up north, as my car got older, I had a hole in floor board right under my feet.

    • @CL4SSiCS
      @CL4SSiCS Год назад +1

      ​@@ballisticbee6001 cars are more rust resistant but they are still prone to rust. This is why I always pressure wash the undercarriage and wheel Wells of my car

    • @ballisticbee6001
      @ballisticbee6001 Год назад +4

      @@CL4SSiCS might be rust resistant, but when you have salt or salt water coating the entire undercarriage, it's only a matter of time until rust forms.

  • @jorgesalas4314
    @jorgesalas4314 Год назад +603

    Excuse the military men at that particular check point. It is more common to have them throughly inspect as you travel North because drugs come in from the south on the route you were

    • @GorgieClarissa
      @GorgieClarissa Год назад

      i have never been to mexico or dealt with military check points... but to me.. this looks like it was just made up and could be a scam. it was just cones and men dressed in uniforms. that scares me.

    • @mushybee8272
      @mushybee8272 Год назад +9

      ✨️no✨️

    • @sheilatorres5312
      @sheilatorres5312 Год назад

      Probably, but, come on, we know it's mainly because government do not like immigrants. Also beware of any military men, they don't protect people, they protect the government, they tend to abuse of their power, know your rights while traveling in Mexico

    • @gamvlogs9134
      @gamvlogs9134 Год назад +103

      @@mushybee8272 ✨yes✨

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад +8

      They should have extorted them for their cameras

  • @JanetAbc
    @JanetAbc Год назад +266

    You are very lucky someone called you to notify you of the tide coming in, otherwise it could have been much worse. Be very careful in the future where you park

  • @sebastianhill2164
    @sebastianhill2164 Год назад +875

    Man you gotta be careful driving a van in Mexico. As a Mexican, driving a van in a cartel-controlled zone can be extremely dangerous. Not just because of that beach situation, but also the current cartel situation is not seeming to get better. Be safe out there y’all.

    • @awskar818
      @awskar818 Год назад

      Bruh they’re white they don’t know better they live in a world of privilege where everything is fine

    • @unclefester6501
      @unclefester6501 Год назад +20

      Lots of rural California is cartel controlled now. They are just more open about it in Mexico. And Baja Sur is not really a drug route.

    • @Chickentender77922
      @Chickentender77922 Год назад +29

      Baja Sur is most definitely still a drug route.

    • @denisemiller3823
      @denisemiller3823 Год назад +21

      I agree. Just because they got out of there without anything awful happening does not mean that they made a wise choice.

    • @ec8787
      @ec8787 Год назад +1

      @@unclefester6501now days, danger is everywhere.

  • @9The0Unknown7
    @9The0Unknown7 Год назад +42

    Noted, don’t park on water. Thanks friends.

  • @HBSuccess
    @HBSuccess Год назад +262

    I would not have admitted to being so daft as to set up camp on sand in a tidal zone, but hopefully your post will save other vanners from what could have been a fatal error.

    • @hunterreeves6525
      @hunterreeves6525 Год назад +17

      Well what else would you expect from someone preaching about van life? looks like par for the course to me

    • @andree1991
      @andree1991 Год назад

      People who live in vans for internet fame aren't the smartest unfortunately

    • @Phuckhead
      @Phuckhead Год назад +3

      So you are not an honest person? Not surprised

    • @kyleydiamond
      @kyleydiamond 6 месяцев назад +3

      you can't live a life woth zero mistakes, no matter how smart you think you are sitting behind your computer

  • @ace_of_cups4096
    @ace_of_cups4096 Год назад +168

    The fact that you all helped the other people who were stuck is so kind.

  • @pete3816
    @pete3816 Год назад +224

    Can’t help but think, surely a little bit of research BEFORE parking on very flat land next to the ocean, might be a wise thing when travelling areas you’ve never been to before?

    • @MrComradebuttons
      @MrComradebuttons Год назад +42

      they live in a 30 year old van and we’re in mexico how smart do you think they are?

    • @cringlermiller5466
      @cringlermiller5466 Год назад +1

      ​@@MrComradebuttons hell yeah

    • @Nessal83
      @Nessal83 Год назад +3

      Bro, cut them some slack. They are millennials.

    • @MikeHawk8008
      @MikeHawk8008 Год назад

      @@Nessal83 well said

    • @bizzzzzzle
      @bizzzzzzle Год назад +4

      @@Nessal83 that means they are 30!plus, grownup people

  • @randmayfield5695
    @randmayfield5695 Год назад +22

    I live on the border in Nogales Arizona and can say with total certainty that you're crazy to be driving around Baja like you do. I have two friends that used to winter out in San Carlos and they poo pooded the violence threat as an over reaction until several years ago there was a rival gang shoot out in the parking lot of their condo while they were on the veranda having breakfast. They saw the whole thing including people being killed. They don't go there anymore. Maui is their new wintering hangout. This is just one of dozens of bad to very very bad situations that happen in Mexico. To be fair, it's safer now than it was in the past, but if some criminal wants your van he'll probably get it.

    • @fairyqueen7351
      @fairyqueen7351 8 месяцев назад

      A situation they could have seen in America too 🤷..

  • @shirleygorre6003
    @shirleygorre6003 Год назад +201

    The US State Department has issued a warning to Spring Breakers not to go to Mexico.

    • @cjj3229
      @cjj3229 Год назад +21

      They should issue it for many cities in th e US.

    • @stevenjohnson891
      @stevenjohnson891 Год назад +4

      Yeah maybe the tide is hurting them 😆

    • @Locochon1
      @Locochon1 Год назад +1

      Stop being naive. Mexico is great

    • @reillyd.4753
      @reillyd.4753 Год назад +24

      If you listened to US travel advisories you’d be able to go to like 3 countries lmao

    • @jerroldbates355
      @jerroldbates355 Год назад

      ​@@cjj3229 some countries do.

  • @TheUpHighGuy
    @TheUpHighGuy Год назад +717

    And THAT'S what happens when you decide to intentionally live in your van in Mexico and intentionally park on a sandy beach 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @ddtlyc
      @ddtlyc Год назад +9

      It’s a check point lmao that can happen anywhere due to any probable cause. It’s not like they were asking them for money

    • @jeffm8661
      @jeffm8661 Год назад +9

      Better to have check points than not am I right

    • @SDsimplelife
      @SDsimplelife Год назад +3

      A lot worse could have happened

    • @TheUpHighGuy
      @TheUpHighGuy Год назад +15

      I've flown to Mexico and driven into Mexico. True, it was super easy in the 90's but my point above was.... If THAT'S your most horrible nightmare come true, then you ain't seen nothing yet. 😂 All that was, was an inconvenience. And I bet you won't park your van on the edge of a beach ever again 😂

    • @truejim
      @truejim Год назад +14

      “Ate breakfast, car got stuck” - this is worthy of a video because…? 😅

  • @jenniferwilson4118
    @jenniferwilson4118 Год назад +237

    I’m so glad you helped a fellow traveler! It’s all part of the adventure!

  • @zeropoint7177
    @zeropoint7177 Год назад +112

    Y’all should pick up some traction recovery boards. Plastic boards you slide under the tires if you get stuck in snow/sand. Cost about $80

    • @13lilsykos
      @13lilsykos Год назад +4

      This should have more likes so they can see it.

    • @sem.3103
      @sem.3103 Год назад

      @@13lilsykos just don't be stupid and park on something solid. ffs people start using your brain.

    • @FriendlyHomie
      @FriendlyHomie Год назад +5

      They shouldn't park on the beach to start with, but yeah these boards are a life saver.

    • @jonnyM_007
      @jonnyM_007 Год назад

      Exactly 👊

    • @clothedandcompetent3452
      @clothedandcompetent3452 Год назад +2

      You ever actually try and use them? I have, and they are terrible. I thought "great idea" got them, tested them in mud, snow, and ice and in all case they effectively did nothing...

  • @matapendejos9190
    @matapendejos9190 Год назад +22

    They always check you more when you’re leaving . I’m surprised they didn’t accuse you of something so you could pay for it there.

    • @Miguel323527
      @Miguel323527 Год назад

      That's the military not the cops. They are more understanding.

  • @bimbkin2830
    @bimbkin2830 Год назад +16

    If that was your worst day in Mexico. I'd say that's pretty damn good considering.

  • @spacedude5208
    @spacedude5208 Год назад +30

    They tore apart the van because when someone’s traveling back up north they usually take drugs with them not all of the time but I guess that area is commonly used for drug trafficking and or other illegal things
    Also learn the why they do the things you couldn’t have gone down there and expect them to not do searches

    • @itoo3654
      @itoo3654 Год назад +1

      I find it so ironic that they do that yet it's known as one of the most drug dealing countries in the world

    • @spacedude5208
      @spacedude5208 Год назад

      @@itoo3654 different ways to deal the drugs

  • @TheJackOfAllVideos
    @TheJackOfAllVideos Год назад +677

    So sorry you had to go through this! Water will actually move a very far distance over flat land so even though you were far from the coastline at the time, it doesn't take much to bring it up to you. 😔

    • @allegorx58
      @allegorx58 Год назад

      derrrrrrr

    • @MK-tq5ec
      @MK-tq5ec Год назад +3

      Watch high tide an feet before parking on a beach

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад +1

      Lmfao

    • @ulogy
      @ulogy Год назад +2

      Yeah, it's pretty easy to spot where high water marks are.
      Park a few feet above that (above, not past; vertical distance is the key)

    • @FriendlyHomie
      @FriendlyHomie Год назад +2

      Why are you sad? They made a stupid decision. Hopefully they learned their lesson which was obvious from the start. Don't park on the beach.

  • @duncare3601
    @duncare3601 Год назад +188

    The military checkpoint thing is me every time I go to Canada. I bring a novel to read for the 70 minutes it takes for them to tear my car apart and search my cell phone. After the 5th time of them asking ‘are you sure you’re not bringing in any gifts for friends?’ I wonder if safety is more important to them or bringing up the customs duties.

    • @reedrk88t
      @reedrk88t Год назад +21

      I've never had anything "tore apart," nor has my cell beens searched. This is our side and the Canadians. I don't know where you're crossing at but if this actually happened then you need to get a hold of DoD and let them know your being illegally searched. We have never done this to anyone when I pulled border security, ever.

    • @danieldismukes4972
      @danieldismukes4972 Год назад +8

      they were hinting around to see if you had any gifts for them, to make your detention and search go quicker, it does if you bring them gifts (they prefer cash)

    • @jonbaca7124
      @jonbaca7124 Год назад +3

      Why they checking your phone? Must be a canada thing?

    • @j.m.5995
      @j.m.5995 Год назад +3

      Similar experience crossing the border into Canada in a semi truck

    • @ncal2855
      @ncal2855 Год назад +4

      Mexico is NOT Canada. Cartels don't run rampant in Canada.

  • @Ciaran_Connell
    @Ciaran_Connell 9 месяцев назад +2

    It’s such an amazing community. It’s awesome that everyone stayed and helped each other, I couldn’t imagine most of the people I know doing that for strangers

  • @Sandy-gg7to
    @Sandy-gg7to 9 месяцев назад

    You should keep some planks of wood handy for traction. Good for you you helping others out ❤️ Safe and happy travels!!

  • @dontriceredmon6572
    @dontriceredmon6572 Год назад +550

    So sorry this happened , I love you guys and so happy you made it out safe.

  • @brejaimecastillo8851
    @brejaimecastillo8851 Год назад +164

    Please be careful in Mexico. Especially in Tijuana. Share your location continuously with family and friends. Set your phone up for SOS, place a tracker in your van, and share the access with your parents. Additionally, keep a tracker on you if you can and keep it on good hiding(undergarments, shoes, socks). Don't mean to scare you, but it's reality.

    • @user-rg2ip6si1
      @user-rg2ip6si1 Год назад

      What! No its nothing like that in Mexico, unless your a idiot and you want drama. Mexico is not a dangerous place at all just mind your business and keep moving.

    • @mariamail0303
      @mariamail0303 Год назад +9

      omg yes my exact thoughts cause ppl that are out to get victims are always waiting for the opportunity and stalking areas it's not just a spure of the moment with real bad ppl.

    • @LaLadybug2011
      @LaLadybug2011 Год назад +3

      All of your suggestions are spot on! Hopefully, they will put them ALL to good use. Immediately.

    • @juanpablooliva5382
      @juanpablooliva5382 Год назад +6

      I mean, im from TJ, and as long as youre not being an idiot to peopleC you will be fine, avoid dangerous places(as a tourist you wont be in one so all good) and yeah pretty much be safe like in any place, and do share your location :)

    • @JohnDoe-dr9ug
      @JohnDoe-dr9ug Год назад

      or dont go to mexico? i dont get the revenge of the gringo crusades that whites are on, you lost america and you will never "takeover" mexico, mexicans won they out number whites and run california just give it up and go to brazil

  • @horsedark
    @horsedark Год назад +56

    I hate the internet. If this is scary you have not lived life

    • @mrbaaman
      @mrbaaman Год назад +9

      my van got stuck, so scary lmao

    • @Doctaphil64
      @Doctaphil64 Год назад +6

      Usually I'd agree these van youtubers are annoying but imagine if your house got stuck in the mud and was about to be washed away lmao

    • @justicetherott2509
      @justicetherott2509 Год назад

      Do you have any clue how many white people die or vanish in Mexico? I’ve been down there many times. With Mexicans. Do you know what the Mexican say? Never ever come down here without other Mexicans. The odds of those two getting killed, or held for Ransom, or kill him and rape her and sell her into sex trafficking or extremely high! This is Mexico, not Canada. It’s almost suicide.

    • @horsedark
      @horsedark Год назад

      @@justicetherott2509 I was born in Mexico. I know. God bless America

    • @justicetherott2509
      @justicetherott2509 Год назад

      @@horsedark Ok. Also God Bless Mexico.

  • @ShadowsightSolos
    @ShadowsightSolos Год назад +3

    Something very similar happened to me once, me and my two dogs parked on the beach, we woke up to our RV being knee-deep into the water and Cloveyy barking. Took us 5 hours to get rescued.
    Moral of the story: never park on the beach

  • @brianbridgeford6820
    @brianbridgeford6820 Месяц назад

    Glad there were people helping each other out.

  • @Breadmaker332
    @Breadmaker332 Год назад +15

    Y'all are lucky if you traveled the Baja and this is the only bad thing that happened.

  • @one.2622
    @one.2622 Год назад +36

    So scary!! I can't believe they actually checked you at a checkpoint of all things. Crazy that happened to you....

    • @MrsBestiaAzul
      @MrsBestiaAzul Год назад +12

      It's part of the process?? That's reason why they are there, like????? Why are you so surprised???

    • @liliveliz4153
      @liliveliz4153 Год назад +4

      that's literally part of the process? that's why check points exist????

    • @one.2622
      @one.2622 Год назад +12

      @@liliveliz4153 it's sarcasm.

    • @randomperson34548
      @randomperson34548 Год назад +6

      @@MrsBestiaAzul you missed the sarcasm

    • @Hoodinator17
      @Hoodinator17 Год назад

      So many low iq decisions lead to this day. So avoidable 😂😂 🤦🏻‍♂️
      I guess it makes for good views 🥸

  • @northwest1760
    @northwest1760 Год назад +8

    As a Colombian person who’s country went through the exact same thing Mexico is currently going through, this is incredibly stupid.

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад +2

      Isnt it hilarious how theyre looking for sympathy for surviving high tide while in a car on the beach🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

    • @tdbla98
      @tdbla98 Год назад +1

      ​@@DTTWOPP I was thinking the same thing. This was absolutely not a smart move at all. They were just asking for trouble and they should've expected the military to search them when they're so close to a border where human and drug trafficking happens literally every second

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад

      @@tdbla98 yo i swear the most delusional people are in this comment section. Its so crazy. A bunch of people validating bullshit its fuckin bizarro world

  • @qe5zu
    @qe5zu Год назад +5

    Yall need to check the land when parking by the beach. The ocean are known to come out for miles in someplace

  • @Dumpsterfired
    @Dumpsterfired Год назад +2

    Dont forget to take all your fellow van lifers home with you. Please. The mess left behind in Baja is horrendous

  • @humancentered3447
    @humancentered3447 Год назад +344

    Isn’t it fun to have parents that give you money so you can pretend to struggle and never really fail?

    • @luciahoneybee
      @luciahoneybee Год назад +37

      Lol you're assuming soo much here. What do you know about these people, and their money, and their fails? I personally don't know anything, but that's precisely why I won't go on a limb and say the first thing that crosses my mind, especially if it's not nice and not helpful. You can say nothing at all, you know? It strikes me that you call yourself "human centered", based on that comment... Anyway, have a good one!

    • @helmaschine1885
      @helmaschine1885 Год назад +59

      Yep. Only rich kids spend their days as influencers.

    • @jbeyers84
      @jbeyers84 Год назад +7

      ??? This is pretty humble living if you ask me.

    • @ohsam5954
      @ohsam5954 Год назад +16

      ​@@luciahoneybee you can also say nothing at all. If this comment offended you keep it to yourself nobody cares.

    • @rya3190
      @rya3190 Год назад +8

      I mean, It's not too expensive to live that way and certain jobs (like commission based, or online based work) can get you a decent wage. Main problem is it's easier to run away with your budget, like eating out or buying too many "premium" items. Realistically the vehicle, gas, and maintenance cost can be kept below 30k a year, the internal space can be a "one time investment" of any budget, and most other costs would be stuff you'd deal with in a typical homestead. If they're each making 30k a year, I could see them being relatively comfortable.

  • @sketchessays6940
    @sketchessays6940 Год назад +45

    It is the scariest, but you stayed to help the others. Thats so admirable of you. Welcome your rest

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад

      The scariest? Its called high tide and happens daily on the beach. These people are just idiots

  • @danielleburwell1619
    @danielleburwell1619 Год назад +52

    Verry sorry, Happy you two are okay!

  • @adribozaich2003
    @adribozaich2003 5 месяцев назад

    So glad y’all are okay!!!

  • @edthompson1985
    @edthompson1985 Год назад

    By helping those people you will be blessed. Keep the love alive!😊

  • @Claudia-lq3ns
    @Claudia-lq3ns Год назад +12

    It ain't all puppy dogs and rainbows! Appreciate you guys keeping it real.

  • @MandieLynneReview
    @MandieLynneReview Год назад +18

    I’m sorry you went through this. You shined in a terrible moment. ❤

    • @DTTWOPP
      @DTTWOPP Год назад +2

      They legitimately didnt go thru anything….it takes hours for the tide to fully rise. This was just sheer negligence and ignorance from deciding ur going to camp on the beach without checking a tide chart

    • @Mvp-AngelOfGod
      @Mvp-AngelOfGod Год назад +1

      Went through what? Jesus this generation is soft.

  • @rosaleesantamaria7673
    @rosaleesantamaria7673 Год назад +33

    Always a good idea to be aware of what the tide levels are going to be where you are. Probably got caught in what is called a King tide. Happens a couple times a year. Lots of on-line resources for daily tide info.

    • @kirstybrown1185
      @kirstybrown1185 Год назад +4

      They’d have had more time to research had they got there earlier. They said in the video they got there and immediately started cooking. Overwhelmed and scared people don’t always think rationally. There was no need for such a passive aggressive response, you’re not the only person aware how water works. They’ve been doing this a while. 😒

    • @tdbla98
      @tdbla98 Год назад +3

      ​@@kirstybrown1185 had they had an ounce of sense they wouldn't have parked on a beach then been surprised that there's military checkpoints in a country ravaged by cartels. They might have been doing this for a while but they did something incredibly dangerous. You're being quite passive aggressive yourself

    • @h.m.v.
      @h.m.v. 6 месяцев назад

      The sand before was relatively firm and smoothed, barely had any prints in it, but a wave pattern instead. Pretty easy to see that it gets flooded during high tide if you know what to look for. That wasn't a spring tide, that was just the regular tide.

  • @Reckrek
    @Reckrek Год назад +1

    i pray and hope that you stay safe and make your dreams come true without anymore danger

  • @brianconley9095
    @brianconley9095 Год назад +1

    Rich people live so much different than average folks

  • @josephtenney8426
    @josephtenney8426 Год назад +4

    I hope you guys are aware that anytime your on soft sand and get stuck. Always air down your tires, and sometimes that means airing down to 15-20psi for each tire. Depending on how heavy your vehicle is and it’s load.

  • @imaspecialgirllalala
    @imaspecialgirllalala Год назад +82

    I bet that girl in her SUV is so so grateful you and others were around to help!! At first I had thought “well why didn’t they drive a little further north before stopping for the night but it was divine intervention that you were there to help. Go glad you are all okay, that is terrifying for sure

    • @Hoodinator17
      @Hoodinator17 Год назад

      So many low iq decisions lead to this day. So avoidable 😂😂 🤦🏻‍♂️
      I guess it makes for good views 🥸

  • @janakerr71
    @janakerr71 Год назад +13

    So happy you all are doing OK now!!!! Just wanted to let you all know that I really enjoy your content and I love both Bean and Sprout , they are just the cutest cats OMG! Thanks for sharing your vanlife with us all😊🤗😊🤗😊!!!

  • @rotflolextreme
    @rotflolextreme Год назад

    Star Shopping casually plays in the background

  • @MarkTrades__
    @MarkTrades__ Год назад +1

    All these van life days really look like terribly stressful to me

  • @itsm3ll0_yt73
    @itsm3ll0_yt73 Год назад +4

    Ima be honest a lotta this just sounds like its your fault😐

  • @tomclark6271
    @tomclark6271 Год назад +12

    Here's a trick to keep in mind. Unless your van is equipped with a limited slip differential, to stop spinning one wheel, use your E-brake to slow down the spinning wheel. As that wheel slows, without reducing the power applied by the engine, the differential will increase the power to the other wheel. That's why it's called a differential... difference in speed allows the van to turn with the power is applied to the faster turning wheel, which is great, except when that wheel has lost traction. Slowly but firmly apply the rear parking brake or even the foot brake to slow or stop the spinning wheel and the power will go to the other wheel, allowing you to drive out of your predicament.

    • @bobohunter1776
      @bobohunter1776 Год назад

      Nice to know I'm not the only one to use the ghetto locker trick. Traction boards can be very helpful too.

  • @scottosetek1407
    @scottosetek1407 Год назад +6

    rule of thumb you're lucky you have your life and you're not dead look around you

  • @LorraineDusseau
    @LorraineDusseau Год назад

    Glad it was a helpful "wake-up" call. And not soldiers or robbers.

  • @lizardking1rock
    @lizardking1rock Год назад +1

    at least the soldiers weren't wearing tennis shoes lol

  • @rirmgigs
    @rirmgigs Год назад +32

    Glad you got some cat cuddles to reduce that stress and blood pressure. Jeez. What a horrible day.

  • @kb9azz421
    @kb9azz421 Год назад +4

    I have been to many other countries. Mexico included and right now I would not travel to Mexico. The check points are all you need to know. I'm happy you're all safe.

  • @SomnusLucisCaelum
    @SomnusLucisCaelum Год назад +5

    I'm Mexican, living in Mexico.
    For the love of god don't EVER live in a van in Mexico again. Don't stay overnight in places that are solitary, don't stay on the road. There are many narcos and thieves on the roads, especially at night . They disappear travellers every day (from truckers to illegal immigrants to tourists).
    I don't drive at night in state freeways, even if I have to travel across states I wait until morning and stay at hotels. That's how bad it is.
    You guys and your adorable kitty don't want to end up as another statistic just for a cute vlog.
    Just go back to America and keep trekking over there, just be careful of remote areas as well

  • @glorifiedonion6676
    @glorifiedonion6676 Год назад

    Fun fact, tides as a normal range can be a 5-6 metre change and much much more during a spring or king tide

  • @josh-cc9oy
    @josh-cc9oy Год назад +3

    Love seeing the struggles, did you know the oceans have tides?

  • @nancyklassen1480
    @nancyklassen1480 Год назад +28

    Mexico is a beautiful country

  • @jakeducote8754
    @jakeducote8754 Год назад +9

    It’d probably be a good idea to have 4wd if possible or at least some All-Terrain or even Mud-Terrain tires if your going through rough roads, super cool clip tho, keep on keeping on 🤘

  • @300milesXrunning
    @300milesXrunning Год назад +7

    Traveling thru Mexico without worries 😂 is like running naked thru a wolf den

    • @Miguel323527
      @Miguel323527 Год назад

      Gotta be build with thick skin lol Some people weren't meant for it.

    • @BobWelch-w8n
      @BobWelch-w8n 8 месяцев назад

      Cover in blood😂😂😂😂

  • @milesoroads
    @milesoroads Год назад +1

    Yup,this is why I'm traveling just the states

  • @nemo-x
    @nemo-x Год назад +2

    I cannot imagine living in a van without a mini bathroom.

  • @joancarrino890
    @joancarrino890 Год назад +5

    well what the hell did you think? don't you think more people will be doing it if they thought it was a great idea to go to Mexico, a place you can't even drink the safely

  • @MannyBlaaze
    @MannyBlaaze Год назад +4

    One thing that helps go through the military checkpoints is to offer them something to drink . Like a soda or something. On my trip down Baja California going to San Felipe we easily went through after offering them drinks

    • @HBSuccess
      @HBSuccess Год назад

      That is naive of you and terrible advice for others. Mex border patrol don’t play. You offering them a can of Red Bull or a bottle of water would not have mattered even slightly if they thought you were transporting drugs, weapons, or humans. You’d still be rotting in a Mexican prison if that was the case.

  • @carolinarivera7538
    @carolinarivera7538 Год назад +12

    You two are braver than brave!!! We use to stay in Ensenada n it was quite different. We never went to the beach at night! The crime rate was unbelievable!

  • @scook5599
    @scook5599 Год назад

    Wow. You are right. That was a very scary day. I am glad that you all were ok including my everyone that you helped.

  • @Corytootall
    @Corytootall Год назад

    I love the notes to start shopping playing in the back ground. Safe travels !

  • @ollie1464
    @ollie1464 Год назад +14

    You guys are very brave! I'm Mexican and I would never do that kind of a trip in Mexico. Good luck and stay safe.

    • @jonnyboyswaggjrv
      @jonnyboyswaggjrv Год назад

      Dude they’re white and tourists, they don’t touch these people because they bring in money , if it was a fellow Mexican on the other hand it would be different

    • @jerryw6699
      @jerryw6699 Год назад

      Alternative word for brave, '"stupid"

  • @telluride4017
    @telluride4017 Год назад +10

    Another piece of advice would be don't travel in Mexico Unless you stay on the resort. don't want to get kidnapped

    • @Miguel323527
      @Miguel323527 Год назад

      Lol you only get kidnapped if your a idiot. Such as driving at night, or getting drunk in public. Take some brain to move around mexico. Some balls help too.

  • @steveba50
    @steveba50 Год назад +6

    Crazy being in Mexico to begin with. You can disappear without a trace with drug cartels and corrupt police everywhere.
    Glad you got home safely.

    • @jasonbrown5342
      @jasonbrown5342 Год назад

      Mexico really isn't that dangerous don't believe everything in the news

  • @lymarie1974
    @lymarie1974 Год назад

    The blessings of one's helping each other.

  • @PunditKING
    @PunditKING Год назад

    It's like, not knowing, by not studying where your are or going, should be surprised of the possibility of negative results.

  • @janechanning984
    @janechanning984 Год назад +8

    If that was the scariest time so far you guys must be having a grand old time.

    • @adaharrisonn
      @adaharrisonn Год назад

      Well, they are being careful lmfao

  • @patty1578
    @patty1578 Год назад +5

    I've traveled alot & that check point was very scary!. Nevermind the water....thankfully that call came in to let you guys know about the water🍃☮️💟

  • @B-26354
    @B-26354 Год назад +4

    How to handle over officious authority officials in corrupt second world nation states:-
    _"Officer is it really necessary to rip apart my van for a search or is there some on the spot fine or fee I can pay to speed up the process?"_
    Do as the locals do.

  • @Invincibletro
    @Invincibletro Год назад +2

    Tie rope around the back tires through the rim to act as temporary tire chains. About four on each tire. 1/2 inch rope works fairly well. Oh yeah, make sure you have clearance between the brakes and the rim. So the rope doesn't interfere.

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 Год назад

    Ugh. Yes, this happens in San Diego sometimes, as many homeless people park on the beach, without realizing the tide pattern. It's not unknown. Sorry for all the digging.

  • @sg3260
    @sg3260 Год назад +4

    Darwin award winners right there

  • @leahanderson8179
    @leahanderson8179 Год назад

    Wow,that's scary glad you helped other people,glad you got out

  • @eddiethealbatross5734
    @eddiethealbatross5734 Год назад

    I saw the checkpoint and immediately thought it was gonna be a cartel robbery they got involved in.

  • @seshansmith7690
    @seshansmith7690 Год назад

    Lol you can always tell the rookies at the lake when you wake up in the morning and see the beached boats

  • @ballman_dogtoy
    @ballman_dogtoy Год назад +1

    ✨Star Shopping✨

  • @TealAstronaut
    @TealAstronaut Год назад

    Damn lucky nothing happened to you in mexico! I lived there for many years and its honestly so dangerous if you dont know where you should and shouldn't go and especially if you're a foreigner

  • @MichelleNeelinMedia
    @MichelleNeelinMedia 9 месяцев назад

    Wow what a crazy experience! Glad you made it out of the mud!

  • @cactiideluxe186
    @cactiideluxe186 Год назад

    Yikes!! Chalk it up to another adventure and safe travels to everyone on the road!!❤

  • @evr134
    @evr134 Год назад

    In my country is completely forbidden to park in the beach, to not damage it.

  • @ChrisThompson-zv4dh
    @ChrisThompson-zv4dh Год назад

    The bad moments make it worth the while, good story's to tell

  • @Thereallionheart
    @Thereallionheart Год назад +2

    Playing Russian roulette. It’s only a matter of time.

  • @FredHerrman
    @FredHerrman Год назад +2

    Lesson: There is never a good reason to go to Mexico.

    • @Miguel323527
      @Miguel323527 Год назад

      If you are scared easily yea definitely don't go lol I go 3 times a year and have great vacations but that's because I know it is lol

  • @rustbucket9318
    @rustbucket9318 Год назад +1

    I think a little research would help y’all not have so many problems. Experience is the best teacher but you can get some education prior to the trip. Flat beach = wet beach. All sand will get you stuck. Just because another van is parked somewhere doesn’t mean you should too. I’d also upgrade to a 4x4 for these kinds of excursions. 2wd is meant for the road.

  • @noah11115
    @noah11115 Год назад

    An easier way to get vehicle out the mud is by carrying rope and a 2x4 that’s about twice as long as yOur wheel is wide. Makes getting traction much easier and can help you and others in potential situations like this

  • @SmoothBrain23
    @SmoothBrain23 Год назад

    Sounds like a highschool presentation 😂

  • @Bigcat54
    @Bigcat54 Год назад

    You guys are doing what I have only dreamed of doing

  • @lancejenkins9908
    @lancejenkins9908 Год назад

    That's typical for every single trip up & down the baja peninsula. More attention going north but never a sand issue either... but we be 4×4n thru country. Been doing it for years and absolutely 💯 love the people I've met the foods ive discovered along the travels. Can't wait to go again.

  • @ericsalamon6457
    @ericsalamon6457 Год назад

    Lucky. Better situational awareness is important to stay safe. Should consider taking less risks in the future.

  • @KurkSlameron
    @KurkSlameron Год назад +1

    That Mr. Ballen story is rent free in my brain just hearing this

  • @clairewatkins7232
    @clairewatkins7232 Год назад +1

    I know you had a hard time but that’s kind of you to go help people when your down!