Living In A Minivan Full-Time | Finally making it to Arizona for the winter! (Free camping!)
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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Finally made it to Arizona!!
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Flagstaff Dispersed Camping: 35.33142, -111.53293
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As a truck driver myself, that's the first time I ever saw a bathtub in a truckstop shower room. You definitely don't see that everyday. You and Joey stay SAFE out there on the road! 😀
Right? It was a first for me as well. Thanks!😊
Being a truck driver its a blessing to travel..i was a truck driver for 3 yrs ..loved it
Nikki Delventhall, who lives in a Prius, found one a couple weeks ago in UT. It had a huge Jacuzzi tub so she cleaned it and used it, with bubbles. 😂
@@kellystinydreamsbus she’ and Camper are an adorable nut!
@@kellystinydreamsbus Nikki is great and Camper is adorable. Such a great and touching story. Now I want to live in a Prius. 😂
I know it would be more to tote around, and it may seem silly, but consider getting a second chair to set up next to yours. Anyone passing is just going to assume someone is sleeping inside or just out for a bit. It's not foolproof, but it's a very simple yet very effective solo female van life tip.
Your so SWEET You just seem to take everything in stride Thats a GREAT attitude to have Im 66 years young And that was a HAHA moment for me SAFE and FUN travels to both YOU and MR.JOEY
My husband was a Truck driver so I have been in many truck stop private shower rooms. I traveled with him all over the country. Unfortunately my husband passed away on April 7,2018. But even so, it's still a good memory so Thank you for reminding me of a better time. I don't get enough of those lately. Love you girl. From a subsribe I'mr Mary .
🤗🤗🤗🤗
I was a truck driver for years and I missed it after I got put on disability. Now I vanlife as well and LOVE it. The location you're at is one f my favorites and yes those tubs are a Godsend!
Holy cow little Joey is so adorable ☺️
The music sounds like George Benson. Have you ever heard the song Breezy or Breezing. I forget the spelling. I think you would like it.
I have been following your van journey since the beginning and I just want to say you truly inspire me so much!! I finally got the courage to make some big changes in my life, and just bough a 2002 Chevy that I am currently building out! I resonate with you so much and hope our paths cross once I get out on the road! Thank you for sharing all that you do!!
That's amazing. Congratulations on your new journey!
Yay! Happy travels, love!❤
Great for you. I hope to join you ladies next year. Keep us posted on progress.
i love that you share you locations! So many youtubers just won't. I've stopped subscribing to them because what I need the most help with is finding locations -- and you do a great job at that! Thank you
You find the best cheap or free campsites of anyone I follow on UA-cam. I'm definitely going to refer to all of your videos when I travel west in my van this spring. Thanks for being so generous with all the details, Chantelle!
Thank you! I remember before I started traveling and I was watching all these videos, I always wanted to know where they were camped so I would have ideas for myself. So I wanted to make sure to help others who feel the same way!
I love getting messages from people saying they went to one of the places in my video and loved it. It's so awesome!
Happy travels!! Xoxo
@@MyBasicJourney Is there a website to find these free and cheap campground. I am preparing my van now to travel
Chantelle also highlights all the dog friendly spots, appreciate that SO much. 💜🐶
@@MyBasicJourney Girl, you better believe I'm taking extensive notes! Thank you for sharing your locations, not everyone does, and I understand there's a reason for that. But people like you are making this lifestyle seem easier each time you upload. Well, maybe not 'easier', but achievable, let's put it that way. Vanlife definitely isn't easy or for the faint of heart. Happy travels!:)
WELCOME !!! The weather is HORRIBLE isn't it ?!? Lololol I'm in Pheonix area camping out/working. Low upper 40s highs upper 60's/70 degrees. Hurry South.
Also Nikki Delventhal actually did take a bath there but not before scrubbing it down with bleach.
In NE Arizona, we’ve woken up to temperatures inside our skoolie of 17-19 degrees and frost galore. You’re giving a serious rethinking to our current location 🤗🌞👍 Enjoy each moment and thank you and Joey for inspiration and heart warming adventures. Cheers! - Chrissy
The decorations are awesome
Beautiful!! ❤
Your videos just get better and better!! Hi Joey!!!👍😁
Oh wow I know where that’s at. I’m not to far from there, visiting my family for a while. Take care, be safe, and safe travels.
No I don't know how you do it but you're doing it keep doing what you doing I guess God bless you be safe
Ohhhhh a bath! I would so do it!!!!
Yes, I totally would soak in that tub! Im sure the staff does a fine job cleaning, but I would do my own scrubbing 1st.
I would defiantly want to soak in the tub, only if I clean the tub with some Clorox first.
Joey is so darned cute. Merry Christmas. Keep warm. It's cold and rainy in Quartzsite today.
Just love you and Joey! Stay warm 💕
i enjoy watching your beautiful calming videos thank you mike from oklahoma
Merry Christmas! Stay safe!!♥️🌲🎁
That dinner looks great.
You are amazing. You find great free spots. I love your videos. Merry Christmas to you and Joey 🤶🎅🌲💫🌸⭐🌟❤
Like the lighthearted musical instruments fitting for the scenery ☮️🌵time to go to big Q
Little America is one of our fav stops. Nikki and Camper approved too. 😂 🐶 💜
One small container of "comet" or "ajax" and the trucks top tub is fine. : )
Use Four Theives Disinfectant for a natural clean🛀🕯️🍷
I'm just more confident with the 99.9% . Old fashioned bleach. OG.
I love your videos, music is amazing and it makes me want to take off traveling. Hugs to Joey. Seattle
=that wonky table. i thought it was my eyesight. lol. your dog is so cute. love moab, finished there for desert rats 150 stage race. finished 3 of 5 stages in 2015.
Great video, thanks for sharing :) Happy Holidays!
Where is there a truck stop with a bath tub/jacuzzi???
I would love that so much!!!!
Really lovely campsites! Joey knows how to relax. What darling. Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU for showing us around the Good Ol Northern Arizona Entry to the State. Looking forward to more Arizona. 💕🐶👩🦰☘️🚙🍀
YOUR THE BEST,,LOVE YOUR CHANNEL
Your "can do" no matter what is thrown at you attitude, your exquisite scenery photos, gentle observations of life truly inspire so many. Joey is a most splendid companion, patient, adventurous , full of love. Blessings and safety always
Thank you!!
You watch Van City-Van Life, me, too. Saw the Weirdos Unite sticker. 😊
I enjoy your videos. The stir fry looked so 🤤😋. Wow what a 🚿 room you had. Joey is so sweet. Happy New Year🎉🥂🍻🎆🎇🎊🌃
You should consult people on how to build out there vans.like me.i have no idea what I'm doing.your vans so cozy looking.
I would use the truck stop bath tub, because from the looks of these comments and sounds like no one uses them anyway 🤣😭🤪
Love your music choices ~ the truck stop had amazing lights and Christmas trees 🎄 wow ! And you’ll be safe there ~
Your adventures in Northern Az are so beautiful ~ ( living in AZ I’m bragging )
But so happy to see you back in the state of ARIZONA 🌵 keep in mind it is winter and it will be cold at night ( even down in Phoenix and Surprise ARIZONA ! ❄️
So be prepared . 70’s in Phoenix area w/ Christmas coming ~
Enjoy ARIZONA and I love your great spirit and good attitude ! Joey IS your
Angel 👼 by your side for sure .
Safe travels ~~~ and Christmas Blessings to you and Lil ‘ Joey 🎄
You are one tough cookie camping in that very cold weather up there in flagstaff. I live in phoenix and the weather was showing 8 degrees saturday morning.
Come on down to 2000 ft. elevation and warm up. Its been in the 60 s down here and were all in hoodies .LOL. Safe travels you too.
Flagstaff gets very cold and lots of rain and snow so hope by now you are heading south. Wishing you and Joey and safe journey. There is lots of free camping between Cottonwood and Sedona on W SR 89A, and it is not so cold. However they don't have any bathrooms or water, just free camping.
Merry CHRISTMAS.
So appreciative of your videos, Chantelle. And, happy for you that things are going well 🤞 and you're loving being back in Arizona. You mentioned you weren't too concerned with cell signal at the dispersed campsite, but was there any signal? Safe travels and best wishes for a gentle holiday season!
I love your Bossa Nova groove and you are so brave! Hahaha 💕
I love your videos and music 🎶 ❤ 😍!
I would be going for warm also
If you ever need a 2nd mom, I'd love to adopt you......lol. You're just precious and I love following your journey with Joey. - Shell
Great to see you and Joey looking so peaceful and happy!! Merry Christmas to you both!!!
Joey is so cute. What a little sweetie - he was so excited to go back inside.😀
Very Pretty!
Looks like a nice place AND FREE!! Good background music. Happy, safe travels to you and Joey head south.
It me Peggy from cologne so glad y'all. In the warmth
Lol...no truck stop tub for me!! I guess if you really want a soak in the tub you could bleach it . Have fun ,be safe8💖🎄
Thanks chantelle n joey
Love your alien hat 👒
How do you find all these places? You should put a book together listing all these places. I would definitely buy it!
Love your channel your like a gpsy with her sidekick ❤️ love the videos puts me in good spirits
I would use the tub after i bleached it. Only if it wasnt jetted. No jets for me. You cant get those clean.
The truck stop has a beautiful Christmas light display. Stay safe, happy and warm.
Isnt that why Clorox wipes were invented?
Same as using a hotel bath -Always wash it first before using.
Great video!
I had a nice laugh when you said "He's (Joey) not a Morning person like I am"
HELLO FROM Quartzsite Az
You two are having fun....I always feel safe sleeping at truck stops...keep going and stay safe
Me too, Betty. It always feels safe when there's literally like 50 people parked around you. Lol ❤
I love the Arizona vlogs. I live in AZ n love travelling around. So much blm land to use and lots to see n visit. Makes me want to get out there soon. I am working too much right now
Wow be careful stay warm 🌲🌲🌲 don't ,freeze
I'm starting the Van life in May 2022,, after my lease is up. I so enjoy your videos, along with Minivan Lee. Give Joey a kiss! He has the best life for a dog... lots of love,, with his human all day, new and exciting smells all the time, and don't forget the water... he loves his lakes, ponds, and rivers!
Hi , new follower here ! Love your videos, stay safe :) Joey is a darling
Yay! My home State. You make me less homesick. My next vacation I plan to visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Have a Merry Christmas!
That dinner look good 😊 I’m going to try this! Safe travels 😊🐶
January, I’ll be in Arizona, can’t wait. Love to you and Joey
Same here. Leaving from cold Ontario Canada to get some sunshine in Arizona in February
I hope to be at Quartzsite in January...my first outing in my campervan...
@@kerrycreger9967 it will be my first time in Quartzsite too
Another great video...Happy Holidays to you and Joey!
👍Lol Merry Christmas be safe.
Enjoyed 🙂
Sup Shantal. I’ve been binge watching all your Arizona videos and you give the bestest lol info about where you are. I want t o come down there and visit soon (only in Vegas). Now I have some spots to stop by. How was the cellular service in those areas??
Are you going to attend the RTR in Quartsite in January. A lot of us would love to meet you.
Love your videos and the star of the show Joey! He’s adorable! Will you consider attending the RVW (RVing Women) event in Quartzsite (Jan 20-23)? It’s a great organization of women that love to camp, RV, and enjoy the outdoors. It’s free and we always welcome new members.
I have been having stir fry lately too, a small clove of garlic and minced ginger root, restaurant level delish! Super cute hat, you have great style!
Best wishes for Happy travels!
Merry Christmas hon. xoxo
I love your videos so much! Are you going to the RTR?
Merry Christmas to you and adorable Joey
This truck stop is getting used by so many UA-camrs that it becoming the new face of Flagstaff lol. And yes, other you tubers have bathed in that tub. They did run to buy bathroom cleaner and cleaned it first, but yes.
Joey looks like a little Chewbacca. ♥️
Hi Chantelle,
Arizona sounds so nice right now...stay warm and cosy. Joey will cuddle and warm you up tonight. Its going down to -10c here in Ontario Canada tonight...time to throw a few extra covers on tonight....or maybe I should get a cute furbaby heater like Joey.
Happy Holidays 🌲🎁😎
Wendy
Thanks for another great vid. I've been subscribed for a while now, Im trying to remember to comment, i know it helps. Yes i would take truck stop bath, but that's me.
You're so sweet, Kara. Thank you!
Nice looking tub but I would have to bleach the hell outa that even if I was just going to soak my legs
Mabey Joey would be a morning dog if he had some coffee!~~
I found a dog walking my dog he's mine now he drinks a lot of eater and has to pee a lot. Hopefully when he gets fixed he'll not do that ad much
Have him checked for diabetes particularly if you deed kibble horrible stuff and kidney disease as well. Change diet to raw balanced raw
Good video😊
Beautiful girl your lucky. I need too get my butt moving I think the last time I was in Arizona was like 9 years ago.
Joey having a little rest - looks so cozy - was adorable, his little belly, very cute
That bathroom at the truck stop was awesome. Truckstops is one of the safest places to stay at. I don't think Joey cares where you guys stay. He's happy anywhere. Woke up this morning to 32 & I've had a very hard time getting started. Have errands to run. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy going along on your travels.
That is a nice campground, especially for free!
Joe looks like a great traveling partner! How old is he?
Truck stop bathroom was awesome, I would only do the shower though. Happy travels!
Back in April, the week after Good Friday I was traveling around Arizona. And just north of Payson I saw a van that resembled yours in a campsite just a little way out of town. I've always been curious if that was you.
I was in Vegas and then California in April. ❤😊
I've never seen a 🛁 at a truck stop
thanks for the video! also for the great info on free camping! i have been to Arizona 4 times ! can't wait to go back! happy trails to you & joey!
silver linings in clouds, eh? For the price of a noisy truck stop and internet connection, you get a lovely Christmas tree and twinklelight surprise! Well done on getting to 25k followers - so many viewers appreciate you and your gentle style. You make a refreshing change from all the "exhausting" action-packed hiking/biking/running vloggers whose videos can sometimes leave me breathless 😮 so many vanlifers have had to change direction slightly during lockdown, so it's nice you've been able to continue your travels quietly. Hope you both stay safe and well. Merry Christmas xx
Sometimes slow & steady makes for longevity. I agree with you about "all that action"...Chantelle is all about being real. 🌺🌸
Yes, I would bath bleach,coin purse need too soak.