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Van Camping Journey
United States
Приєднався 19 лип 2012
I am from New York and turned my 2003 Chevy Astro AWD in to a camper van. I enjoy road trips with my dog Bruno and documenting my experiences along the way.
Winter Van Camping in Freezing Temps!
Come along as Bruno and I go winter van camping in my 2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD. We spend the night in New Jersey near the Pine Barren's in freezing temperatures. #wintercamping #carcamping #truckcamping #vancamping
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Showing you the gear I rely on when camping in the snow or freezing temperatures with my dog Bruno. Also showing you guys my self built 2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD camper van. Will go into more detail if asked! #campinglife #vanlife #wintercamping #snowcamping #vanlifediaries #vanlifediary #campingintherain #campinginthesnow #carcamping
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Preparing for my trip to the Catskills to winter camp and showing you guys my self built 2003 Chevrolet Astro AWD camper van. Will go into more detail if asked! #campinglife #vanlife #campingcar #camping #vanlifediaries #vanlifediary #campingintherain #campinginthesnow
Officially spooked 👻 😂 , thats the best part ha! Nice!
definitely was spooked that trip hahah
Hi, that campsite is open year round or no gates?
Hey buddy, this was a Hipcamp. Open year round, yes 💪 you local to NY/NJ? I’m going to Jenny Jump State Forest Saturday.
@@ericvancamping Cool.cool man. What's a hipcamp?
It’s an app or website where you can pay $30-$50 to camp on someone’s large wooded property. I usually find places that have the same feeling and vibes as a campsite.
@@ericvancamping Oh ok that's dope. I'll check it out and keep an eye out on your journey. Thanks man!
super cool bro! i gave you a sub too.
Why’d you hide the water bong. Lol😂😂😂
Hahah I didn’t wanna lose the potential audience of people who took that offensively but I also want to be the real me so…. the glass stays for the next video Saturday! Hahaha
@@ericvancamping i’m a heavy smoker I’ve been for years.. hello from New Hampshire..
Woot woot - same here haha (as I pack one) 💨💪 Appreciate the follow brother! Gave you a sub too!
Awesome vid! those temps without a heater are no joke, you and Bruno are the real deal! Lol'd pretty hard at the "late hide" didn't notice until you mentioned 😆Look forward to more videos!
hahaha yea now that it is legalized I feel more comfortable enjoying myself when parked for the night. Thanks bro, really cool of you to comment on my videos.
@@ericvancamping O yeah you are all good, we call that the fish whistle around here 😆They recommend not partaking blatantly because the algo may pick up on it but I think a bit here and there is needed for any true camping channel 👍 No prob! subbed and like bombed my way through your vids too, I try and hit up all the small Astro channels, I am honestly surprised youtube didn't show me your vids, the algo might be still gathering deets on your channel. Always glad to see another Astro still getting into the woods on the East Coast! Most that are left are over in the PNW it seems these days.
A fish whistle, interesting hahah - you're the man, thanks again!
Nice gear, you got the right Idea! get what you need in the van and make as many camping videos with Bruno as possible, these are old vans and New York rust is a thing, keep it light, cheap and functional. Bonus if stuff can just be easily moved to the next vehicle. i have dreams of getting a rust free astro but the 4.3 is just a pig on fuel. Next van will be turbo diesel If I have my way. I debated doing my roof and it is really nice to gain about 3/4" head room but to be honest the factory headliner is actually really good insulation and hold the heat way better than what I did. Just have be really careful in high humidity because that is where the condensation from snow and breathing will accumulate. Keep going with the vids man you are a natural on cam you will definitely do well!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm definitely going to be making more camping videos with Bruno. Wish I had more friends over here to meet up with! I get a avg of 15 MPG. Real pig for sure.
@@ericvancamping No prob, I'm in the same boat, most friends moved away or not into camping/offroading, its more of a beach/boating scene around here. I hear that 14.5 last time I calculated it and thats driving it like miss daisy... but hey no payments!
Nice van and good functional setup! I feel ya on the new to carpentry part 😅people make it look way too easy, then with the egg shape of the van its a mind boggler. You got further than I did with the slat bed setup, watched a few videos and threw in the towel and made a futon fit in my van. Subbed and making my way through your vids now!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support and I totally get the frustration of building in those tight spaces. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure too!
Great shots. And you can't go wrong with Gaffigan!
Thanks, Gaffigan is one of my favorites!
That van looks mint!
thanks brother! Not a carpentry skilled guy so I tried my best
I love your fur baby ❤ please give him a cuddle from me 😉
Of course! <3
@ thank you
Your fur baby is adorable I love the way he sits in the front seat also please be careful when cooking in your van when I’m cooking in my van I use my Roadpro 12v roaster & I only use my propane stove outside & why did you unsubscribe from my channel 😉
Bruno is the best! Thanks so much ❤️ I thought I subscribed let me fix! 🙏 I am looking into electric hot plates for inside the van 💪
@ thanks great idea because you don’t want to have any accidents in your van related with fire prevention is better than cure 😉
Agreed! Thanks for the tip :)
Nice 👍 van 🚐 gorgeous ❤ fur baby stay warm 🔥 safe
Thanks, Bruno is a furry furnace & cutie pie! 🔥
@ absolutely
Brunoooooooo
aka The Furnace lol He keeps me warm
Sick bro !
Thanks!
Love your dog! Haha... that looked like a chill spot. Never seen that side of New Jersey
Thanks so much! He’s a Vizsla, Hungarian hunting breed. We were in Milford, NJ in a hipcamp spot.
get a heater dumbass
I use a heated blanket, keeps us toasty!
Hello, new subscriber here 👋 really enjoyed your video and Bruno is beautiful. Stay safe and warm out there. Looking forward to your videos.
Thanks so much! Bruno is my world ❤️
Oh boy! This weather isn't for the weak! Nice video!
Thanks! 🥶❄️
looks like a good time! stay warm.
Thanks!
Ah, furry feet heater is a great idea!
Oh ya he’s a furnace for sure.
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Cool setup
Thanks a lot! Appreciate you fam 🙏
@@ericvancamping Gonna be checking out your vids, I really want to get an AWD Astro at some point soon
So far I love it. Mine has 180K. Motor seems good so far and the AWD makes it less stressful going over dirt roads with snow etc.
@@ericvancamping I save my G30 for camping trips and my current daily driver is a 1995 G20 shorty with the V6... I like the drivetrain so far. Just need that AWD for driving on the beach when camping and the once a year snow
I did some beach 4x4 last summer and had 0 issues. I was very happy.
looking forward to your video from this weekend's trip!
Thanks 🙏
Looks like a great setup
Thanks a lot man! Would love some more head space but got to work with what I have 🙏
@@ericvancamping Thats always how it goes. Lower seat maybe?
I was thinking the same thing. I would just lose access underneath to store my storage bins. hmmmmmm
Take me around the world.. more co-pilot footage.
🤣😬 you got it!
Thanks for hanging out guys! Comment & subscribe to show support <3
Subscribe and comment, friends!
Drop a like and subscribe ❤
Looking forward to watching some fun camping trips.
Welcome to the family!
very cool, i dropped a follow!
Thanks man!
Drop a like and comment on my amature carpentry lol
Nope I’ve never been
It’s super popular for NYC/LI people being it’s only about a 3 hour drive.
Have you ever had a spooky camping experience?!
@@ericvancamping mos def , as a kid we would seek it out haha
Exactly!! Still do 😂
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What gear do YOU always bring for winter adventures?
Have you guys ever been to the catskill mountains?
Leave a comment about a good adventure!
It's not mountain biking if you don't need a helmet
Definitely agree 💯 this is like a trail my grandmother can do. A full suspension bike was more than overkill. I’ve done a few downhill ski mtns before though! Mountain Creek & Gore Mtn
Where is it?
This is Bethpage, NY