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SparkFreedom
Приєднався 8 лют 2024
Welcome to SparkFreedom! My name is Dominic Travaglino, when I was 7 years old my family moved into an RV full-time and traveled to all the amazing places that the US has to offer.
After 10 years of traveling my family decided to move back into a house and lead a normal home life.
But because I had been spoiled with the knowledge that there was more to see and do out in the rest of the country I knew that I had to find some way to escape.
So I decided that I was going to leave my work, home and family and convert my very small Chevy Spark into a car camper and travel across the country once more!
Join me on my adventure as I go through the process of converting my normal compact car into the ultimate car camping machine and learn all there is to know about living life alone on the road!
Also check out my Instagram @SparkFreed for excusive trip photos and video announcements!
#carcamping #chevyspark #camping #roadtrip #nomad
After 10 years of traveling my family decided to move back into a house and lead a normal home life.
But because I had been spoiled with the knowledge that there was more to see and do out in the rest of the country I knew that I had to find some way to escape.
So I decided that I was going to leave my work, home and family and convert my very small Chevy Spark into a car camper and travel across the country once more!
Join me on my adventure as I go through the process of converting my normal compact car into the ultimate car camping machine and learn all there is to know about living life alone on the road!
Also check out my Instagram @SparkFreed for excusive trip photos and video announcements!
#carcamping #chevyspark #camping #roadtrip #nomad
Going from Lake Tahoe to the Coast of California!
In the Episode of SparkFreedom I explore some of the amazing beaches at Lake Tahoe! After visiting the lake I continue west and finally make it to the California coast near Point Arena!
Camping locations:
www.harvesthosts.com/hosts/california/SKz07b5yoh11lSOAtBiP
This Harvest Hosts location is within minutes of the south beaches of Lake Tahoe! The church has a large lot to accommodate big rigs and usable cell service! The staff were also very nice and allowed me to stay the same night as booking after my other planned camping location didn't work out!
www.campendium.com/colusa-casino-resort
This was a very nice casino lot right between Lake Tahoe and the coast! The camping area is a massive lot located to the rear of the casino! The lot felt very safe and would be easily accessible to rigs of all sizes passing through the area!
www.campendium.com/garcia-river-casino
This was a very small casino located right near the coast in Point Arena! the parking lot is a little on the smaller side making this area difficult for larger rigs if the lot is busy. Also, cell service in the entire Point Arena area was extremely limited! However, the casino's proximity to the coast was super convenient and the staff were incredibly nice!
(I am not affiliated with Campendium or Harvest Hosts. However, I personally use and trust these sites and they're reviews.)
Music used: Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/TooFarGone
Watch: ua-cam.com/video/60XUgHQo71Q/v-deo.html
#carcamping #camping #chevyspark #laketahoe #california #nevada #pointarena #ep17 #nomad
Camping locations:
www.harvesthosts.com/hosts/california/SKz07b5yoh11lSOAtBiP
This Harvest Hosts location is within minutes of the south beaches of Lake Tahoe! The church has a large lot to accommodate big rigs and usable cell service! The staff were also very nice and allowed me to stay the same night as booking after my other planned camping location didn't work out!
www.campendium.com/colusa-casino-resort
This was a very nice casino lot right between Lake Tahoe and the coast! The camping area is a massive lot located to the rear of the casino! The lot felt very safe and would be easily accessible to rigs of all sizes passing through the area!
www.campendium.com/garcia-river-casino
This was a very small casino located right near the coast in Point Arena! the parking lot is a little on the smaller side making this area difficult for larger rigs if the lot is busy. Also, cell service in the entire Point Arena area was extremely limited! However, the casino's proximity to the coast was super convenient and the staff were incredibly nice!
(I am not affiliated with Campendium or Harvest Hosts. However, I personally use and trust these sites and they're reviews.)
Music used: Song: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/TooFarGone
Watch: ua-cam.com/video/60XUgHQo71Q/v-deo.html
#carcamping #camping #chevyspark #laketahoe #california #nevada #pointarena #ep17 #nomad
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Hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls!!
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In todays episode of SparkFreedom I explore the beautiful Yosemite Valley and view some of the amazing waterfalls within the park! Camping locations: www.campendium.com/chukchansi-gold-resort-casino This first location is a casino with a massive parking lot just south of Yosemite! This area has a ton of space to park rigs of all sizes and felt very secure while I was spending a night there befo...
Visiting the Hoover Dam!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I explore all over and inside the Hoover Dam! After visiting the Dam I set up camp right near the shore of Lake Mead! Camping locations: www.campendium.com/snowbird-mesa This location is just north of Valley of Fire State Park and is only about an hour and a half away from Vegas! The camping area is more then large enough for full size rigs and the entrance is su...
Traveling to Bryce Canyon and Zion!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I explore both Bryce Canyon and Zion in one mega video! Follow along with me as I visit the amazing canyon views and hikes that both these parks have to offer! If you're new to my channel check out my first video where I converted my Chevy Spark into a car camper here! ua-cam.com/video/yLY-SAF2ZrI/v-deo.html Camping locations: (Bryce Canyon) www.campendium.com/to...
Exploring Capitol Reef with my Chevy Spark Car camper!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I visit the beautiful Capitol Reef National Park! Join me as I hike to scenic cliff views, along peaceful flowing rivers and even to a massive Natural bridge! Camping locations: I did not camp near Capitol Reef, I continued westward after visiting for the day. However, I have done some research and found a few nearby locations for you to use if you plan on stayin...
Crawling through caves in Goblin Valley State Park!
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In today's episode of SparkFreedom I walk among the beautiful Hoodoos within Goblin Valley State Parks and explore some very tight caves in the Goblins Lair! Goblin Valley camping locations: www.campendium.com/wild-horse-road-blm to access this camping area turn right onto Wild Horse Road just before the entrance to Goblin Valley. There is a ton of spots to camp in different pull-outs all along...
Exploring Arches National Park with my Chevy Spark car camper!
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In this episode of Sparkfreedom I visit the amazing Arches National Park and view some of the absolutely beautiful arches and red rocks that this park has to offer! Camping locations: www.campendium.com/lone-mesa-campground This is a really nice free off grid camping spot that I used for multiple nights while staying in the area! It is right between the Island in the Sky District of Canyon land...
Traveling to Canyonlands in my Chevy Spark car camper!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I travel to Moab Utah to visit the beautiful Canyonlands! Starting by hiking through some of the amazing rock formations in the Needles District and ending by exploring some of the stunning views in the Island in the Sky District! Camping links: www.campendium.com/yellow-circle-road www.campendium.com/lone-mesa-campground Music used: Song: Dosi & Aisake - Cruisin...
Answering basic SparkFreedom questions!
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In this short Q&A I answer some basic questions about my time in my car camper! If you have other questions you would like me to add to future Q&A videos please comment them below! Also visit my Instagram: @Sparkfreed #carcamping #travel #questionandanswer
Visiting the Grand Canyon in my Chevy Spark car camper!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I travel to the South rim to view the absolutely breathtaking Grand Canyon! While exploring the canyon I also got stuck in the middle of a crazy hailstorm! Music used: Song: Floatinurboat x Chris Linton - Holding On [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/HoldingOn Watch: ua-cam.com/video/X5n9OwR6taQ/v-deo.html #carcamping #...
Visiting Sedona Arizona in my Chevy Spark car camper!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I travel to Sedona Arizona to explore this beautiful red rock area and do some hiking! Music used: Song: Low Mileage - I'm Not Ready [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/ImNotReady Watch: ncs.lnk.to/ImNotReadyAT/youtube #camping #chevyspark #carcamping #travel #sedonaarizona #arizona #ep8
continuing west from New Mexico into Arizona!
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continuing west from New Mexico into Arizona!
Traveling to White Sands New Mexico in a wind storm!
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In this episode of SparkFreedom I explored White Sands National Park in New Mexico in the middle of a crazy wind storm! Music used: Song: Aero Chord & Anuka - Incomplete [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/Incomplete Watch: ua-cam.com/video/UaiqX2syHT4/v-deo.html #carcamping #chevyspark #camping #travel #ep5 #newmexico #whitesandsnationalpark
Visiting Carlsbad Caverns in my Chevy Spark car camper
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In this episode of Sparkfreedom I travel to Carlsbad New Mexico to explore deep into the twisting tunnels and dark passages of Carlsbad Caverns! Music used: Song: Floatinurboat x Chris Linton - Holding On [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/HoldingOn Watch: ua-cam.com/video/X5n9OwR6taQ/v-deo.html #newmexico #carlsbadcaverns #camping #carcamping #travel...
Visiting Oklahoma City in my Chevy Spark car camper!
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In this episode of Spark freedom I spend a day in Oklahoma City and visit the memorial before continuing west all the way to Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas! Music used: Song: sumu - apart [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: ncs.io/apart Watch: ncs.lnk.to/apartAT/youtube #ep4 #carcamping #chevyspark #camping #oklahoma #oklahomacity #amarillo #texas #cadillac...
Car camping in Hot Springs Arkansas during the Eclipse!
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Car camping in Hot Springs Arkansas during the Eclipse!
Testing the Chevy Spark car camper with a trip to the Smoky Mountains!
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Testing the Chevy Spark car camper with a trip to the Smoky Mountains!
Turning my Chevy Spark into a stealth car camper!
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Turning my Chevy Spark into a stealth car camper!
What year spark do you have? Im curious about the dimensions of the floorboard?
@@abigailfoust1079 I have a 2016 LS model! I don’t really remember the full dimensions, as I had to cut a few different sized pieces of wood to make it cover all the little areas of the floor.
I’m glad you made it up to the top! I’ve done that hike and it’s definitely not a cake walk. The views from the top are well worth the effort. You should head to Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur/Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Super beautiful part of the state. There’s also Lassen Volcanic National Park and Redwood National and State Parks.
21:31🤣 it was great video!
If you’re still in Vegas, check out Red Rock and Mt Charleston
I was just there in May, these are amazing parks!
Hi, I love your freedom car so much! 😍 That’s exactly what I want. But may I ask, is it illegal to remove car seats, especially considering safety and compliance issues?
Absolutely stunning!!🙌 Thanks for the content. 😊 Also, are these videos real time? Were they filmed months ago? Where are you currently? ( July 2024) Do you get lonely?
I release my videos once a week so they are not exactly current. As for me getting lonely, no not really. I’m pretty independent so loneliness hasn’t been much of an issue for me. And as for where I am currently. I can’t answer that one! Gonna have to keep watching to find out!
Seal that wood!
Awesome job!
hello buddy, randomly came here and It's actually good video I think. you have a good voice, nice filming skills and everything is so smooth. keep up the good work bro -from South korea
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Wow South Korea! It’s amazing getting to hear from people all over the globe!
Great video Dominic! I hope you take us on a trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
did u run into any problems driving with no passenger seat ? did u have a seat belt chime or airbag light at all ?
Hi Dominic, 0:24 Canadian neibor here. With a relatively small battery system, you may find that using the 120 volt "hotplate" will be hard on the available power. I would suggest getting a small single butane stove for $30 to help make the power go farther . The 120 "plate" could be used inside the car and the butane stove used outside like on a picnic table. Nice little car and fantastic on fuel mileage. We have a 1989 Dodge b250 van with a Roadtrek class b conversion package. It weights 7000 lbs and gets around 15 miles per Canadian gallon. Yes it uses more gas but has a lot more interior room. Have a nice day. Tom in Canada in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border.
Thank you for watching! That van sounds super cool! And yes I did realize rather quickly that the hot plate consumes a ton of power! I ended up not using it very much as it would cost about 20% of my battery to just boil water! Thank you for the idea of the single burner, I hadn’t thought of that one yet!
I AM SO EXCITED!!! We are car twins and I’ve been wanting to do this forever!!!!
Sweet! I love my spark! Super fun car and gets amazing gas mileage! Super versatile too, definitely not the best as far as car camping goes but it’s absolutely doable!
The reason why the bed platform squeaks is because it's rubbing against the plastics molding of the car. Use a router to trim/round off the edges. Drill 1/8" holes in a random pattern to reduce weight and moisture/mold build up underneath the mattress. Glue some grey office carpet underneath the bottom as well as the top of the platform.
Great video, hope one day to get to the Smokies, looks so beautiful, thanks for sharing! It's great your set up for sleeping in your car, makes it look spacious.
Watching from India
Like ur simplicity... Have a smaller car... I dream abt it being a camper... God bless u
Thank you! I had a ton of fun turning my car into a camper in preparation for my cross country trip! God bless you as well!
I drive a spark it’s so cool what your doing just found your channel a few weeks ago love the content keep going be safe out there looks like a lot of fun 😅
I’ve never heard of Goblin valley, looking forward to it 🙌
You can cover that front window shade with black duct tape 👍
I would make the section behind the drivers seat removable,as worst case scenario and you have a rear end shunt that would will injure ur lower spine.
One thing I wish that didn’t happened to me was growing up too fast. Now wish I couldnve done this 10-15 years ago when I was just becoming a young adult. Have fun and take lots of pictures.
Hello Dominic. This Is Patrick. WOW!!! You Have Grown Up. So Happy And Proud Of You. You Go Boy!!!😅❤😊
Nice video 🙌 the hikes looked awesome. What is the name of the app you use to find dispersed camping? Maybe you can do a video about your process of finding camping spots?
The app I use is Campendium. And yes I have a video that goes more into the camping/location finding in the works!
@@SparkFreedom- awesome sauce 🔥🔥🔥
some questions: 1. Where do you go to the bathroom? 2. How do you shower? 3. Do you feel safe? 4. What gas mileage are you getting? 5. Is the small car beneficial because of the price of gas? 6. What do you eat and how do you make it? 7. What would you do differently now that you've been doing it for 2 months straight?
Love it! The shot where you turn the camera around and all you see is canyon for miles is breathtaking! Love going on these adventures with you! Keep up the great work. ❤
I’m enjoying your videos… except the sound lol. Very low sound also it would be cool if you have a little more info on the places you camp at or how to get there?
Thank you for your input! I will definitely do more tuning on the sound in the future to get the volume perfect! And yes I will be sure to add more details on the camping locations that I stay at along the way!
Another great video!
What fun!
Wait, why park between both cars to then work on the car lol... Nice work on the build.
Hey Dominic, just found your channel! Love watching your videos and living your travels with you.
Can you video an update on the car? How is it running? How many miles are on it now? What has been your gas mileage? Any road damage on it from the trip? Any new likes or dislikes about the car? Thx
That’s a good idea! I may do that in the form of a UA-cam live Q and A sometime in the near future!
Another great vid!
Really nice modifications for the purpose. Godspeed Dominic ~ enjoy the adventure!
That was some wild wind!!! Gives new meaning to the term “sand blasting”. I hope you’re having a blast! We miss you but are really enjoying the episodes. Keep up the great work. ❤
Great video (as usual)! Can't wait till you get home and we can see the sticker board in person. Btw, the sticker board is a great idea and something you will have in the future to look back on and relive your memories of this epic trip. Safe travels, Godspeed and Blessings.
I have a 2016 spark. This video was perfect. Had to subscribe 👍🏾
I love my Spark! It's been super reliable and can be a lot of fun to ride on mountain backroads!
Carlsbad Caverns was a great memory of mine. Thanks fir the video. I'm ready to return!
Great video. Watching the footage inside the cavern really made me think about God's provision. Think about it; in a barren, desert place like New Mexico, there's so much water down beneath your feet. Only God could create something like that. Looking forward to the next installment Dominic. Safe travels and blessings.
Thank you. And amen
Diane and I used to love shopping at the Commissary (the big grocery store Dominic referred to) when I was in the military. They used to have great prices and just about everything you could want. Anyway, great video and keep up the good work. Safe travels and blessings.
Thanks for letting me come along down into the caverns with you. If I personally had to go down by myself, I’d be freaking out!
Great video! Loved reliving our time in Carlsbad! Eat that banana!!
The banana has since been eaten.. it was pretty good.
Great video Dominic. Love the views you're sharing with us, this one really showed why they're called the Great "Smoky" Mountains. It also makes us want to visit Cades Cove. On a side note, I've never got to go that fast through Nantahala before (LOL). Keeping you in our prayers throughout your travels. Be safe and blessed.
Great to meet you out on the road, Dominic! 😀
It was great meeting you too! Safe travels.
Looks beautiful around there! I’m from Canada, but throughly enjoy your feed. Kinda reminds me of a modern version of the ps3 game “rage” which is pretty kewl! Good on ya for wandering..also absolutely LOVE the graffiti ❤🙏👍🇨🇦🇺🇸
Well done video👍
brings back some great memories. I wish we could do it all over again, but I'm glad you're doing it so we can follow along. Miss you!!! <3
Hey, Dom… Great Job on the Spark… Live Life to the Fullest, Have Fun & Be Safe… B&D…
Great video, Dominick! Once again we are enjoying reliving our travels through yours. Looking forward to your next vid. Safe travels always! Enjoy!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! And I will stay safe thank you!
Here are a few links behind the history of the Oklahoma city memorial if you would like to learn more! History channel video of the incident: ua-cam.com/video/UknJ7VS0nuE/v-deo.htmlsi=7OGY8ttJo9SGjzQz Oklahoma City memorial wiki page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_National_Memorial