I Tried To Escape The Texas Ice Storm In My Van And Here's What Happened (spoiler I failed)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- I thought I was escaping the Texas ice storm by traveling to the southern coast of Texas in my van, but I ended up trapped down south until the storm passed. This is my first trip in the van since getting a cottage home in the Dallas, Texas area. I had it all planned out to visit with my friend Dani as she travels in her new converted van (a Ram Promaster 3500) that's a custom build. Thankfully we were able to do a quick van tour of her custom build and hunker down together in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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We saw the video clips over and over here in Florida of cars sliding on the ice on the news. It reminded me of what the country sees when we have hurricanes! Our hearts go out to those affected by weather, but while you are experiencing it, it’s awful! Love your channel Amber.
Cindy P. Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Oh, I love that deep plum color on that cabinet!!!
I’m so glad you have a home base and can still pop out to go on adventures!! It’s a much better balance for living!!
The weather is crazy here also. I’m ready for it to warm up. Her van build is awesome!
You and me both!
Thank you for encouraging us to KEEP STORY CHASING!!! 💚😏👍
Stay safe! Loved this video. Dannie's van is super cute!
When I was down that way, I camped at Padre Island Natl Seashore for several days. You can park right on the sand. It’s awesome.
PopFizzPaper 😊 That was our goal, but no such luck!
Love Dani's van build and she seems so fun to be around.❤️.. the weather has been nuts everywhere so just glad you were in cold temps and not ice. 🙏That could have been a totally different story 😬. Stay safe ladies.
You should be here in the Big Country today it's gonna be 80 degrees this afternoon. Gonna be 30 in the morning. That's Texas.
The USS LEXINGTON is a museum ship in Corpus Christi. Next to it is the Texas Aquarium. Both are worth a visit.
living2ndchildhood 😊
So much fun riding out the cold weather with you! I’ve learned a ton from you over the last few years, but I also learned so much being together with our vans. Thank you for all the great guidance!
She really hooked it up good i know it was expensive price tag once it was done
We camped in a campground named Jim Bowie - right on the beach were cement sites!
We are spending our 4th winter in Port Aransas. Great area. We were in Corpus the other day. Enjoy!
Cindy Johnson 😊 That's where we were going to camp.
@@AmberJBaldwin it was cold and windy, but still better than Michigan. Lol
Story chasing with friend is always fun 🎉. Glad you got to met up with her Stay safe and so warm.
I not like cold cold. Neither hot hot. But just right. Lol ( three little bears ). Haha 😂❤ till next time
I might not always comment 😮
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
Hi Amber, so sorry about the cold. It’s cold here in Chicago. I use a hot water bottle under my bed covers and it helps with my cold feet. I don’t know if that would help you with sleep at night.
👍🤩Danni’s van is awesome. Enjoy. 💝
I love it!
Her builder can put a sensor inside the water tank that can tell her from the outside when to stop filling it.
Does Dani have a channel or social media where she's looking for followers? She seems very fun and charismatic. If she doesn't, that's cool too.
Road Trip Fun!!!
Wow, so surprised to learn of the temperature down difference between North, central & south Texas
Cool!
herbielina 😊 I was so surprised too. I mean it's 8+hours away from North Texas
Texas is HUGE. Panhandle is frigid during winter vs 80 at the coast where she was. ♥️🤍💙
Love her layout so open and roomy
Michelle Collins Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so. 💕 Have a wonderful week!
I love your friend Dani, she is so sweet and I loved her van. Thank goodness you avoided the terrible ice storms and just had to deal with the cold. Safe travels 😊😊
I'm one inch taller than Dannie, so I'd be using couch mode to sleep as well. Love her van!
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
Dani’s van is beautiful!!! If I were her I wouldn’t pull out the bed. I would sleep in it while in couch mode. I say that bc I’m only a few inches taller 😂😂😂. Please stay safe!
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Wow it looks like a house!
That weathers bonkers
You definitely need a diesel heater installed in your van, one with a separate tank. I will send you some links.
Great to see you back on the road. Your friends van looks awesome.
Enjoyed watching as always
Wow❣ you have the best of both worlds, since spacious apartment. Then jump in your van and take a trip with your friend. Thanks for the tour of her van. Beach fun🎣
I love S.P.I. too bad it didn't work out. Corpus is fun too! Dani's van is beautiful!
Remember the old saying here in Texas is if you don’t like the weather,wait 5 minutes and it will change 😊.
We were in Grapevine n Aug. 31 when the Ice storm started. We had to get back to Houston for work. Left at 8:30am the roads were fairly empty. The road was frozen and you could only determine if you were in a lane when you went under a bridge. Very scary. We drove very slowly and were fortunate to not have any issues.
Super excited you were safe and sound at the coast. In Austin, today is raining but at least the ice is over and done with, well for now. HEAD OVER to Round Rock for some of our donuts. Near downtown
Happy that you are enjoying yourself!!!!!!!
Always!
Wow.....Dani's van is awesome. Glad you got through the ice storm.
You could’ve stayed at Encore parks in Harlingen. 4 parks in area opened to regular members for now.
I really want to sell my house and go full time, i feel as though i am wasting my life being a lawyer and dealing with convicts all day!!!! Working 7 am to 11 pm and then only have an hour to shower play video games and go to bed! I am living vicariously through these videos and for real that episode about lily (which my very first pet was also named lily) was a sign from above that i really ought to go ahead and do it.!!!
There is a company that custom builds van's called: Mountain Made Van's by Trent and Allie who have a very successful UA-cam channel. Your van looks like theirs at first glance. I like a lady who keeps her face in a drawer. Mike
Up here in the Midwest - we get plenty of Snow....
& are Thankful - not much full ICE storms....
That would be so Scary to be Sliding all over the Street..... Especially in the RV Van....
Stay Safe.... & Warm....
Gorgeous van!
I was caught in Maine to -18 degrees Fahrenheit
I deserve a badge :)!
I love as good til -12 then panic❤
Im fine lesson learned
I was in Maine
What was the gas prices?? Lol I'm in Kentucky living in my RV 😸 Lily is with you just breathe and smell/feel her🥰
The saying about Texas is " if you don't like the weather give it a minute." 😂
Brrrrr, I hate being cold! I'm glad that the Houston area didn't get the freeze, ice, power outages & all that. Whew!
I was in CC in December, went to Padre, didn't even park. The beach was too shallow, sand too deep.
Moved onto Port Aransas. Much better! Yep, I get the solar thing. After 4 nights on the beach, no sun, I was forced to Mustang Island SP, which is a nice park & affordable! Had power!
It's good to GTG with friends 😊👍
I'm thinking of buying land outside of San Antonio.
Wow! Super Slick Van build! Congratulations 🎉
Wow! What a beautiful van! Stay warm, stay safe and looking forward to your next story!
Beautiful build! Did you consider having the countertops being lower? Just a beautiful all over build, colours, fixtures et al. Well done!
The good news is there's no no-see-ems biting you. I love her van build and it seems so large. Enjoy breakfast and the warm comfort inside while you can. Great video!
So great to see you having fun doing what makes you happy Amber ❤
Will you still consider moving to Blufton, S C.
Just watched that video and how much " in love" you were that town.
Stay safe!
2 days of below zero..-19° with the wind howling..today it was in the 40's!!! C R A Z Y..only in Vermont lol 🛷🏂⛷🎿⛸❄🌬
Fellow Vermonter 🙋♀ I can attest to that!
Heading to Austin? Don't forget to check out the sunset at The Oasis.
Texas weather has definitely changed.
OMG you girls certainly know how to billed out a van both vans are amazing i guess it's the feminine touch 🙂
Take care stay safe and may God bless you
always 🙋🏻♂️🇬🇧
Love you 2! Dani’s fig is my dream.
Wow Texas has gotten you a couple of times with those wintry storms, huh? Stay safe Amber. Now you have a safe spot to go home to!!
Oh and what a great van. Congratulations to your friend!
Sonya 😊 My timing sucks doesn't it? lol
Great video your friend dani has a nice van. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next episode
I am so grateful to have come across your video and watching it has been a unique experience. As someone who used to have a very adventurous personality and to see where life has taken me to the place where I constantly feel tired, and burned out, living in a city has huge effects. Watching you and your adventures inspire me to change some things and maybe also give van life a chance as well :) thank you and wish you all the best.
My mom and stepdad live in Harlingen. Their retirement resort is on the other side of Business 83, a tiny bit down the road from that Bass Pro shop and Cracker Barrel. It seems like a relatively safe city. Hope you enjoy the gulf coast, Amber!
LOL @ the brown bag wine! My kinda friends!
Dani’s van is nice. Stay safe Amber.
Boston Terrier Mom aka Sandy 😊
Nice video! Looking forward to to the TinyHome Community in Austin. Stay warm, safe & healthy!
Debbie Johnson Thank you very much! 😊🙏
It was SO COLD in Dallas! Now it’s sunny and 65. Weirdness.
Good to see you out in the van again!
Beth B 😊 lol..Texas is weather is nuts!
Great video!
Yay, bonus video! Nice van build! I told you about that tiny home community in Austin. Can’t wait to see if it’s the one I told you about. Stay warm & enjoy your road trip!
Dani’s van turned out beautiful! Amber , does Dani have a UA-cam channel?
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
Would be nice to have a meet up. I'm watching this 2.7.23.
Enjoyed seeing you with your friend and her van looks like a good build! Also glad y’all stayed safe! The Tiny home village tour sounds fun too! Thanks for sharing!
down in my area. It's been cold for down here.
Funny I live in Corpus, but just happened to be vacationing in south Florida during that cold spell. It just came through Florida yesterday but not as cold.
I love both your van build outs. I would so love to do this but unfortunately my back would not allow it. I love watching your adventures. Stay safe!
I had been wondering how you’re managing with all the weather going on in Texas. I’m in Orangeville, just 1 hour north of Toronto, and the weather here has also been crazy. Anyway, I wish you well… lots of adjustments… I’m looking forward to your next videos. Thanks for sharing.
Snoopys or Docs under SPID has great seafood.
very nice
Interesting video. 37 is shorts weather in Minnesota but would make for chilly sleeping. I look forward to your visit to tiny houses.
I love danni's van it's so nice 🙂🙂🙂...
I enjoy your channel. I wondered if your friend Dani had a channel also?
You can go to my boat in Rockport Harbor. It has a furnace.😂😂
Amber, Amber I LOVE South Padre Island!!!! Enjoy yourself!!!❤
Great video. Being an Aussie I forgot Texas has the ocean aswell. You always think Texas oil cowboy movies, desert. It seems to have everything. I love your friends RV the wall paper looks like proper tiles. She has done well. I bought myself step ladder im only 5.2ft. I really hope you feel better soon. You may need a few appointments with a physiotherapist, nice soak in a spa would be great. How do you go driving with pot plants or are they stuck down?
you can get black box wine pino noir pour it into a 1 litter of old coke bottle.
That van is gorgeous. Is she a full time van dweller?
Puppy Toes 😊 Yes she's full-time.
stay healthy
Mini Travel Berkey! I didn't know about that!
Love your friend’s van design.
Wow what a cute can and so roomy
We were there the same time 😂
Fun watch❤
I absolutely love Dani’s van!!!!! Does she travel fulltime? I am so super jealous you ate at Cracker Barrel. The closest one to me is over in Idaho. I cannot believe we dont have one in the Seattle area yet!
I am so looking forward to your tiny house tour in Austin. I have seen them on other channels and they are so darn adorable. Very much that cottage feel that I think is right up your alley!!!
So right now I am going to attempt to manifest a van like Dani’s into my life and also a tiny (affordable) house for a home base. Maybe your next business could be to open a tiny house community with like minded people who love travel, art, meditation and yoga and animals. Id be the first one on the list.
I do travel full time, in a snow bird sort of fashion. I’ll spend the summers and falls in VT with my family. ❤️
@@dani_mack that is the best of both worlds and Vermont is so beautiful. Your van is beautiful and its exactly how I would want a van set up.
@@mygypsyadventure3610 Thank you!
hi amber n nice 2 c u back in ur van. Why isn't ur van not heating? I like Dani's can build. who was the builder n approx cost of her build? thks rox
How's your back feeling? I pray it's feeling better 🙏
Karen Harris 😊 It's doing much better. Thank you!
I love Padre ❤️
great vid
Love your videos you seem like such a nice person
Stay warm
Richard Eckert Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Went north to get away from ice, but it was so cold single digits and below.
April Fensom 😊
Greeting from Sai Gon city, Vietnam?
I live in Dallas. How did I escape the ice storm? I stayed in my warm house that didn't lose electricity and gas. I didn't drive Tuesday and Wednesday until finally Thursday PM when I drove my daughter to work. Thanks!
Ive wanted to do this for years
Family/kids have stopped me from going on my adventures. Im older now and kids are grown. Did you buy the van ready to go or did you hVe it done?
I’m really interested in starting out with being in my car and seeing if I like it. But I can say I am scared. I don’t want people knocking on my car lol.
Hey Amber
With a storm coming, why did you feel like you had to run away from it. Or was it a pre-planned trip? You now have a nice sticks and bricks with all the accessories if your power were to go out. You know how to camp girl, no need to run!
Diane 😊 It was already planned and it wasn't supposed to be cold there so what a great time to meet with a friend for camping on the sunny beaches of the coast, especially when it's cold and icy in Dallas. Except it didn't end up as planned.
Quick question, Did Kathy sale her Born Free Van?