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Arizona "Haboob" Dust Storm and High Winds in an RV! | #rvlife #weather #duststorm #boondocking
Just thought I would pop in to take you inside of our RV in this current wind and dust storm that has brought a bit of a Haboob out here in the Arizona desert and show you what it is like to be rockin in the wind during a storm like this.
Very thankful it wasn't worse and the only real damage we got was lots of dust inside from the slides and lack of decent window seals (we really need to fix that...) and a slide awning that flapped around too much and broke so we can't roll it back up until Cy fixes it again.
This storm hit hardest during the night and we didn't get much sleep and then I was home alone with Toby all day watching the dust in the daylight and wiping down the windows, bed, pillows, couch...everything - from the dust that just never stopped inviting itself inside.
Seems to be calming down now and I am very thankful that we didn't get wind gusts strong enough to topple us and I am pretty sure I never want to feel this kind of wind on our rig ever again!
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Much love!
Jen
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Minivan Camper Build | Creating the Floor for Kaya's 2008 Toyota Sienna
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In this video, we share how we built out Kaya's floor in her 2008 Toyota Sienna with the help of our dear friend Andy (who was in a cast at the time and still managed to help us and teach us new skills!) We had to deep clean the van first, as Kaya got it off of Facebook Marketplace and it came with all kinds of yuck in the carpet and under the floor where the stow-and-go seats used to be before...
VAN TOUR: Kaya's 2008 Toyota Sienna Minivan Camper Conversion | #vanlife #solofemalevanlife
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I am excited to introduce my beautiful friend and fellow vanlifer, Kaya to you all and take you on a tour of her cute little "Fairy Ferry" we built out for her to escape the Arizona heat and go spend the summer on Mt Shasta! In this tour, she will show you how her bed is set up for her (she is 5 feet and can go side to side in the back), share how her floor works, explains her window covers, ba...
Congo Square Drum Circle | New Orleans, Louisiana #drums #travel
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Congo Square Drum Circle | New Orleans, Louisiana #drums #travel
Mardi Gras World | New Orleans Louisiana | #travel
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Mardi Gras World | New Orleans Louisiana | #travel
Van Tour: Weekend Camping Bed Set Up for 2! | #vanlife #camping
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Van Tour: Weekend Camping Bed Set Up for 2! | #vanlife #camping
Cozy Rosy and The Shed - Harvest Host Stop Mississippi
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Cozy Rosy and The Shed - Harvest Host Stop Mississippi
Where Are We Now? Winter Recap and Back on the Road!| #rvlife #florida
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Where Are We Now? Winter Recap and Back on the Road!| #rvlife #florida
A Very Mermaid Dorky Christmas! | Happy Holidays! | #funny
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A Very Mermaid Dorky Christmas! | Happy Holidays! | #funny
Pee Standing Up! Comparing 3 Urination Devices! | #vanlife
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Pee Standing Up! Comparing 3 Urination Devices! | #vanlife
Close Call Electrical Fire Danger in Our RV!! | #rvlife #safetyfirst
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Close Call Electrical Fire Danger in Our RV!! | #rvlife #safetyfirst
The Wild Edge of Sorrow | Personal Thoughts and Reflections | #vanlife
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The Wild Edge of Sorrow | Personal Thoughts and Reflections | #vanlife
Potty Talk! How I Go To the Bathroom in My Van! | #vanlife #vanliving
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Potty Talk! How I Go To the Bathroom in My Van! | #vanlife #vanliving
Learning to Play the Ukulele! | #ukulele #rvlife
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Learning to Play the Ukulele! | #ukulele #rvlife
Spearfish Canyon South Dakota In the Fall | #travel #hiking
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Spearfish Canyon South Dakota In the Fall | #travel #hiking
South Dakota Update! | #vanlife #rvlife
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South Dakota Update! | #vanlife #rvlife
We Had to MacGyver our Broken Dashlights!| #rvlife #travel
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We Had to MacGyver our Broken Dashlights!| #rvlife #travel
On Our Way to South Dakota! | #rvlife #vanlife
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On Our Way to South Dakota! | #rvlife #vanlife
How we saved $1K fixing our Stuck Engine/Exhaust Brake Ourselves on Our Diesel Pusher RV! | #rvlife
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How we saved $1K fixing our Stuck Engine/Exhaust Brake Ourselves on Our Diesel Pusher RV! | #rvlife
Route 66 | Seligman Arizona | #vanlife #travel #route66
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Route 66 | Seligman Arizona | #vanlife #travel #route66
Turning 50 | New Adventures Await! | #vanlife #rvlife #50thbirthday
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Turning 50 | New Adventures Await! | #vanlife #rvlife #50thbirthday
The Importance of "Me Time" - Solo Trip in My Van | #vanlife #solotravel
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The Importance of "Me Time" - Solo Trip in My Van | #vanlife #solotravel
RV TOUR! Adding COLOR! | From Vanlife to RV Life! | #rvlife #rv
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RV TOUR! Adding COLOR! | From Vanlife to RV Life! | #rvlife #rv
From Van Life to RV Life! | #vanlife #rvlife
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From Van Life to RV Life! | #vanlife #rvlife
Van Life Saved My Life | #vanlife #travel #healing
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Van Life Saved My Life | #vanlife #travel #healing
A Trip Home to the Ocean | Semiahmoo Beach | Washington State | #travel #beach
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A Trip Home to the Ocean | Semiahmoo Beach | Washington State | #travel #beach
How I Started Vanlife | #vanlife #travel #selfdiscovery
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How I Started Vanlife | #vanlife #travel #selfdiscovery
Soldiers Pass | Sedona Arizona | #travel #doberman #dog
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Soldiers Pass | Sedona Arizona | #travel #doberman #dog
Crystal Magic Shop | Flagstaff Arizona | #travel #crystals
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Crystal Magic Shop | Flagstaff Arizona | #travel #crystals
GLUE PADS are Your Friend! | #vanlife #lifehacks
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GLUE PADS are Your Friend! | #vanlife #lifehacks

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  • @cathjeffares1363
    @cathjeffares1363 6 годин тому

    This made my day! It looks amazing but please tell me how did you manage to get the fairy lights up there? Love your van, you are just so clever and creative 🧡🧡🧡

  • @tryingndoing
    @tryingndoing 4 дні тому

    Was there a stove?

  • @jenniferbouldin113
    @jenniferbouldin113 9 днів тому

    That's so funny I seen those in the stores in St Augustine last summer they're actually collectors items and only get more valuable as time goes on❤ I love what you've done with the van I'm about to do something similar with mine and hit the road.... I wasn't born for the 9 to 5:00.... I was born to play in the dirt and collect rocks and be free❤❤

  • @Me-kq7om
    @Me-kq7om 9 днів тому

    Amen dear sister! The smile manifests from within. Yours most definitely does! Be safe out there. Congrats with you partner. Stay strong and encouraged.

  • @goldpanvanman
    @goldpanvanman 12 днів тому

    Lol

  • @goldpanvanman
    @goldpanvanman 12 днів тому

    Welcome back 😊

  • @benitasprint5610
    @benitasprint5610 12 днів тому

    Good to see you back! I had a park model in Yuma for a winter place, so I know about the desert dust…but I loved it out there! I hope your allergies improve for you soon 😊

  • @kimjagodzinski7011
    @kimjagodzinski7011 15 днів тому

    Ohhh! I just love your beautiful home! So comfy and cozy looking! Love your personality too! Blessings to you sweet girl!

  • @orbyjett2864
    @orbyjett2864 16 днів тому

    Good to see you again. Thanks for insight, hope never run into something like that 😮

  • @Jack-b3z2m
    @Jack-b3z2m 16 днів тому

    IN AMERICA WE HAVE DUST STORMS.

  • @angelabraggs7614
    @angelabraggs7614 16 днів тому

    You don't have your mini van anymore

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 16 днів тому

      Oh yes, I still have my van and do solo trips in her every once in a while but having a boyfriend and a giant dog required an RV ;) so we can all live together. I do solo trips in my van now and again and she's still running strong. :)

  • @ToddM452
    @ToddM452 19 днів тому

    You can add a momentary switch back near the actuator and wire it in to the solenoid. Air up the coach and use it while parked when doing your lubricating maintenance, it works great.

  • @caminostud
    @caminostud 19 днів тому

    I have just watched your video. I laughed so hard, I really needed that today! I think you are very creative and I would have probably tackled it the same way! It looks great!

  • @karenhirschkorn2360
    @karenhirschkorn2360 21 день тому

    Such a cute little home! Love it!!

  • @zqxzqxzqx1
    @zqxzqxzqx1 21 день тому

    Is this still going on, and if so, when is it?

    • @JenOwen-qq5sr
      @JenOwen-qq5sr 21 день тому

      Yes!! It's every Sunday! I believe at 1pm or 3pm.

  • @indaymyles8541
    @indaymyles8541 26 днів тому

    I loved it so colourful thanks for sharing,

  • @marycorbett1881
    @marycorbett1881 27 днів тому

    Love your minivan ,you have made it so bright and colourful and it looks great.You sound such a lovely person and I wish you many happy journeys. Just love the beautiful tapestry and lights on your ceiling .Take care and stay safe .🥰🌺🦋🐎🐝🌹❤️🐝xx😮❤

  • @DieuTruong-z5l
    @DieuTruong-z5l 28 днів тому

    Hi friend it’s jeni Jen shampoo here!! Beautiful van!!

  • @noneyabusinessnoneyabusine1959
    @noneyabusinessnoneyabusine1959 29 днів тому

    Very pretty, how does everyone make a living on the road?

  • @MothersHeartGypsyDoVe
    @MothersHeartGypsyDoVe 29 днів тому

    How did you put the tapestry up securely to the roof. I've got one I wanted to do similar with, without it falling down.

  • @stseinyt
    @stseinyt Місяць тому

    I saw someone with a portable toilet from Amazon

  • @Juju-l3o
    @Juju-l3o Місяць тому

    Y2K vibes !

  • @Oceanspirit26
    @Oceanspirit26 Місяць тому

    I had a very similar experience. Thank you for your channel. I love my van.

  • @robinlather2062
    @robinlather2062 Місяць тому

    Very cool!! ❤

  • @wamamasoma1536
    @wamamasoma1536 Місяць тому

    The drums sounded lovely. ❤

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 21 день тому

      It does!! The whole experience was incredible!

  • @Arazhul12
    @Arazhul12 Місяць тому

    Keep the medicine and vitamins in the fridge or at keast in an isolated bag. The car heats up

  • @thebloomroom6984
    @thebloomroom6984 Місяць тому

    Awesome van and you are just a beautiful soul ✌️😎

  • @trmon8890
    @trmon8890 Місяць тому

    Drove through Ely in JUNE 2019. it got below 30 F and was to cold to sleep in my car. The motel in found wasn't much better either

  • @harrypottah8889
    @harrypottah8889 Місяць тому

    She need to let that hair go…

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork Місяць тому

      Really? I am not sure why you feel the need to tell someone how to wear their hair. It makes her happy, why would it need to go?

  • @SG-es2hf
    @SG-es2hf Місяць тому

    So fun! Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning ❤

  • @SimplyDande
    @SimplyDande 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

  • @PamLoftis-r2d
    @PamLoftis-r2d 2 місяці тому

    Love ya van & the vibe it gives!

  • @gildasteves3341
    @gildasteves3341 2 місяці тому

    You are a massive inspiration!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @Jetdale200Canalhouse20
    @Jetdale200Canalhouse20 2 місяці тому

    you are a real Role Model......very sexy on the inside and outside.....Thank you....Dave in lreland

  • @debbiegriinke4973
    @debbiegriinke4973 2 місяці тому

    I love your place, I love color too!

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 2 місяці тому

      Color is everything! Thank you!

    • @debbiegriinke4973
      @debbiegriinke4973 2 місяці тому

      @@thetravelingdork I'm currently doing up a van I'll show you mine when it's done. Have a great day xx

  • @ziskavog1071
    @ziskavog1071 2 місяці тому

  • @pattimachugs1945
    @pattimachugs1945 2 місяці тому

    I am sorry that you felt that way and glad you're still here and that you found yourself and are sharing your spark with the rest of us and keep dancing and keep spreading your specialness with the world.

  • @oorusaccount
    @oorusaccount 2 місяці тому

    Beautifully decorated and organized.. and you have a pleasant voice ❤

  • @pamheisler4927
    @pamheisler4927 3 місяці тому

    You two are so cute! Love your energy and that you spent some here charging. I live here! ❤

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I sure do have a lot of fun with this guy!

  • @Joanncoker
    @Joanncoker 3 місяці тому

    To keep the heat out in extreme temps, like at Burning Man, I put reflective outside my vehicle windows. Not pretty and certainly not stealth, but it made a big difference. I used a lot of blue tape to hold it on during dust storms and it held. .

  • @Travelvanman
    @Travelvanman 3 місяці тому

    I think the thought of ending your life is the lowest place one can get. I can't imagine anything that could be worse than that. You've been there and came out the other side. I'm proud of you! There is nothing you can't do! God bless!

  • @josephvolgyi3382
    @josephvolgyi3382 3 місяці тому

    Your video resonated with me. I am 78 but all my life I felt not good enough, unimportant, unwanted. I thought about killing myself so many times but I just couldn’t do it. So I am also a coward. You are young and beautiful. I’m so happy you found your passion. So happy you are enjoying your newfound life. Love and hugs to you ❤️

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 2 місяці тому

      It's braver to keep going. I am glad you are still here.

  • @boriskarloff6356
    @boriskarloff6356 3 місяці тому

    Would have been nice to have soaked the entire unit in a tub of kero to soak in. I think that would work ok.

  • @cherylbasil1656
    @cherylbasil1656 3 місяці тому

    I absolutely LOVE all the colors, so pretty and just goes so well together. So cheerful 🌈 Such a cute set up!! Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @moemoe096
    @moemoe096 3 місяці тому

    Super cute

  • @rickfromhell
    @rickfromhell 4 місяці тому

    I'm trying to be more mindful of the little things around me, and jumping spiders have a lot to do with that. I'm noticing more that most spiders & insects are just timid little things that are terrified of us. I'm trying to remember that I don't want to mindlessly hurt them.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 2 місяці тому

      I'm finding myself really paying attention to which animals visit me like this. Feeling myself really listening to the messages they are sharing.

  • @cozydownhome
    @cozydownhome 4 місяці тому

    love is everywhere 🤎

  • @tbacon2784
    @tbacon2784 4 місяці тому

    Just an FYI: My stepdad taught me that if you are parked anywhere, you should park in a way so as to be able to just pull out and take off in a hurry if necessary. It is better to have backed in so that if someone were to bother you, you could just pull out and go on your merry way. Another reason to back in is if a lot of people are close around you and you needed a jumpstart but no one had any jumper cables, you might have to call someone, and you'll want them to be able to get to your battery terminals.

    • @thetravelingdork
      @thetravelingdork 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I actually have jumpers and battery that I can rely on myself with so I don't have to ask anyone to rescue me! It's a great thing to keep with you, especially a woman traveling alone. :)

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash 4 місяці тому

    Very nice