Very nicely done. 😊 A few things I’ve wondered about is circulation? Condensation. Bugs if you have the windows cracked etc. have you got something worked out for that?
First time viewer. Subaru owner. You were smart to leave. I love how your dog gave you love during your anxiety. Even I could feel you needed a hug. Always listen to your intuition.
Great job on the build as well as the vid tour! Thanks for sharing. 😊 (Your friend, Josh, is sure a talented, creative guy. What a blessing to be able to collaborate with him on this sort of thing. ) I really appreciate your encouragement to focus on what one HAS - and to go for it - as opposed to lamenting what is "missing" - and never stepping out. Hope you and The Boys have a beautiful week. ♥️😊🙏
Love your honesty and subscribed because of it. Your pup could tell you were stressed... they are awesome! Thank you for sharing your ideas, as I have a 2016 Forester and I'm seriously considering doing the same thing. Safe travels!
It's been awhile. I watched a lot of your vanlife videos. So happy to stumble across this video while I was looking for solo subaru camping content. I really love your solo videos. You are so real. I feel you. Thank you for puting yourself out there. I feel like I can relate to you and watching you push forward into new adventures is very inspirational. Hope to hear from you again soon!
I am sorry that experience happened to you. The build was amazing and it's amazing that you and two pups live it. Hopefully Austin will warm up a little.
Sorry it was so cold and that guy caused you so much anxiety. Josh did a great job. That lock box really helps with storage. Such a great find. It gives you so much more space now. I also love the storage underneath and the slide outs in the back. That'll really help too when you get the battery and you'll be able to cook. Great job Jessa. Thanks for the video ❤
Thanks for the tour! I have a Subaru, and went looking for ways to build it out. You have a lot of storage. I'm surprised. I have a little dog, and he will be my companion, if I can ever get away. Take care, and safe travels.
Thank you so much for making this video. First, I'm going to hit the road again in a few months and I plan to upload videos for my family and friends. I was concerned about looking awkward but you look uncomfortable as freak - like you would rather be anywhere, doing anything, other than making this video - and it's still a great video. I'll be fine. 😊 Second, my SUV build is a lot like yours! I still need to cut some cubbies in my platform to reach the stuff under there. Instead of a built in on the side, I have a 6 cube organizer behind the driver's seat. I've already been traveling around Tennessee and South Carolina and I love the setup. I can't wait to see your other videos. See you on the road.
Sending love and peace beams your way 🙏🏼💞 that's so annoying and unnerving being approached by a creepy stranger 2 times in remote areas. It makes me curious about your safety strategies. It was an efficient tour, I enjoyed it! Well thought out design!
I would love to know more about how you handle doing things like grocery shopping without being able to take the dogs in with you. Just found your channel and am about to head out; taking care of my pup is my largest unknown!
Love your videos. Found you at the start of the Subie adventures. I used to have a sprinter now I have an outback, but just a part time weekend warrior for now. Thanks for sharing, yes you are an inspiration!
Giving me a lot of inspiration for my upcoming build. I have a 120lb great Pyrenees which I was worried might not fit in a small camp car like she does in my tundra. Super cool and good job!
It's very interesting the way you've converted your car. I have seen a similar setup with a small solar panel on the roof just attached with marine glue. It gives you enough power for lighting and an electrical blanket for cold nights.
Very interesting. Great video as always! I was going to travel and live full time in my 04 Forester. But it needed to much work. So I bought a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Looking back, I'm so glad I did! I recommend to anyone wanting to do this full time, keep things simple! And you are absolutely right, you don't need these fancy, dany rugs and equipment! Safe travels my friend!👍🚐
I wish you fun adventures and that's a great build. Your friend is a big help. I have a Subaru Forester Premium but don't want to take out the back seats and would like to get a full sized spare just in case and mount it on the roof. But I don't plan on doing anything like you, just something overnight someday. I subscribed! I have a Blue Heeler mix that would enjoy camping and she sleeps in my bed at home. Dogs are great company. Anyway it's late here so happy camping!
Thanks. Have a Forester and “rough collie” dog (like Lassie.) Have been looking at the space and wondering how to have space for both of us and gear. I think you have a nice set up. Did you save the rear seats or just let them go? I can see the usefulness of removing them but someday if I sell…. Your video has been helpful.
love this build out, gotta a few questions if you don't mind, how reliable has the subaru been for you for living out of ? ie breaking down on the road etc etc. how long did the entire build take? is there enough headroom to sit up in bed ?would you do anything different , thanks
I really like those pull out shelves. I'm curious how they were made. Do they have stops to prevent them sliding out all the way? I'm wondering if I could retro fit something like that for my home build slide-in truck camper, or if that is for some future build.
Beautiful dogs. I'm working on my suv with the intention of being able to take my dog with me. Hope to continue to see you and your doggos on your adventures.
Thank you!!! i am 66. I own a Subaru Forester.Starting tent camping this Spring. Thinking of a van conversion next year. But really, I don't need it, do I. I can use what I have
I'm so sorry that you had to deal with someone being a creep, but I appreciate you posting a video in which you're understandably flustered and stressed out! I feel like some people don't realize what it's like being a woman doing some solo camping and just brush it off when it's brought up. I'm glad your pup was there to cheer you up 💕
Hi Jessa, Wow, your friend has done an amazing job in transforming your car into a camper car, Loads of storage space, an plenty of room for bits and pieces, roof box makes huge difference also, You need to put an extra layer of clothes on at night to keep warm or snuggle up with the dogs, Hopefully if you decide to go fulltime on the road again, you can get yourself a campervan, Until next weekend stay safe and Warm 💖🐕🐕
An excellent set up for your Subaru and sorry to hear you had to experience a negative encounter with some stranger. I know all too well about anxiety. You and your babies stay safe, unfortunately not all people are good.
Thanks, Jessa! I have Subaru lifed in my Forester, and your backseat removal is brilliant! So much more room. So sorry you had to manage the stress that guy caused.
Are you able to share some sort of blue print of the build? I think I would like to try something like this but wouldn’t know where or how to start without something to follow! Sorry about the creepy encounter, glad your pups were with you!
Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for Campers, Explorers, Travelers, I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your UA-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others UA-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their UA-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables *PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER* *vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures. Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks. Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive. What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed... *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful Consider installing; *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. *Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle. Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights. *Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others. *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking. Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. *VERY IMPORTANT* I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services. PLEASE BE AWARE that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start. Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing. Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle. Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold. *Safety is Paramount* *Your Life is Important* *You want to Live to Travel another Day* *So Be Safe* *Stay Alert* *Keep your vehicle gas filled* Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty. Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads. Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You..... Author Advocate for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 12/20/2023 11/15/2022, 11/18/2022
Sorry you had the uncomfortable encounter(s) with the stranger. Things happen so fast, and so unexpectedly when they go down. Please err on the side of safety. We can catch your videos on another day.
What is your rooftop carrier brand/model? I am looking for one for my Outback. Plus, I am a Subaru roadie and it is the best! Travel with my Irish setter, Willa. Plus I love your videos and the energy that you put out there. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together❤
I love this video. I am thinking about road tripping this summer. I am working at a camp in Montana and currently live in Wisconsin. I think it might be fun for me to road trip out there. I love your set up, it looks extremely practical. One random question. When you sleep do you use a pillow?
How do you manage to travel for 6 weeks or longer? Did you quit your job ? Do you have some sort of passive income stream that allows you to sustain your travel expenses like gas and food?
Enjoyed the video since we have an Outback, however we cannot keep our back hatch door up too long because our battery gets low easily. How are you able to have the back hatch up sp long?
All you have to do is click the latching mechanism over with your finger-I use my pinky. You just have to remember to hit unlock before you close the hatch. I am a subie car camper with a hatch tent and this shuts off the warning light. You can do it! Just take some time to figure out how to flip it over.
well josh did it, so i can’t say for sure. but it took all of 10 mins haha i did keep them at the house and will put them back if i ever want to use/sell the car as it was!
Love this little setup! You did so much with the little car you have. Do you think that you'll still get a power source and cooler? Or is that on hold since you've been doing all right without it? Also curious - how do you keep the interior (especially the sleeping roll) clean or do you wash it frequently? If you're out hiking, I imagine the dogs can get pretty dirty as they wander.
part of the reason i pack the sleeping roll away is to keep it clean(er). in reality, it’s so gross 😂 i love sleeping in my sleeping bag because it’s a space the dogs haven’t invaded. but also i’ll flip the sheet over once between laundry days. i still would love a power source. idk about the cooler! maybe if i hitched it to the back? i like having open space and those things, even small ones, require a lot of room
@@UphillAdventure that totally makes sense! Space is especially important with Ronan and Oliver. Maybe something thin that can hang off the back of the car seat or even a tiny one to fit in the roof rack? Honestly does seem like a little luxury that you can get by without though.
Definitely get yourself a small Jackery or something to charge mobile . For safety important. If you want to use coffee appliance 600watt would be better for a power station, pricey but investment. I part-time car camp in my car with a 240e Jackery. I do now need more power but not essential if you use 240e Jackery to charge phones, ipads, laptops etc. Stay blessed and safe. Solo part-time car camper 🇬🇧
@@UphillAdventure Your intuition is good, maybe check out one of those Jackery solar-powered battery charging thingys , a lot of UA-camrs use them a little pricey but pretty cool as in fridge.
Always love seeing your videos, Jessa!! What kind of power bank are you thinking about getting? Also if you need a tiny DC fridge, I really liked my ICECO GO12 in my mini-van build-- it's 12L, and about the size of a printer (I can't tell you how many people asked me if it was a printer 😅). Low power consumption and not too spendy. It looks like you are getting by just fine without them though! Hats off to you!! Can't wait to see where you travel to :)
@@UphillAdventure It could be a fridge or a freezer, but not both since it is not dual-compartment, unfortunately! Funny enough, I went to go find the link and discovered that ICECO actually discontinued the 12L :( Sorry about that, I should've checked before! Their current version is the GO20-- it is dual-compartment & only 20L. Only slightly bigger than the other one; it's roughly 12"D x 22"W x 12"H. I have one of these in my current van build and I use it for a solo freezer! :) Still very low power consumption!
Mental health is number 1 and your foing a good job getting out there ajd exploring, i didnt knownwhatbwas uo with this video until inseen your description saying you had anxiety, keep enjoying life meet new people in new places or just be yourself and conquer that shit, i have ptsd and i get anxiety all the time, keep your head up life could ve worse, but it seems like you have your gead acrewed on your out enhoying yourself and you dont have to proove it to nobody, take care keep smiling and enjoy your life, love from tasmania,
Nice organized set up! You and Josh did a good job. I hope you can get a company to sponsor you with a free power source. If you post a lot, you may get contacted😊. Have a good week!
I think youre amazing. Im planning on doing the same from my VW Jetta StationWagan. Youre gorgeous, too. Id love to meet you on the road. Maybe we'll cross paths.
oliver always knows what i need 🤍 more about this video in the description! happy sunday folks
Very nicely done. 😊 A few things I’ve wondered about is circulation? Condensation. Bugs if you have the windows cracked etc. have you got something worked out for that?
If you have windows cracked. You can use a mosquito screen/net that go over the top of the door.
First time viewer. Subaru owner. You were smart to leave. I love how your dog gave you love during your anxiety. Even I could feel you needed a hug. Always listen to your intuition.
Your dog 100% knew you were stressed out. Thank you for the ideas for my Outback set up I'm working on.
Great job on the build as well as the vid tour! Thanks for sharing. 😊 (Your friend, Josh, is sure a talented, creative guy. What a blessing to be able to collaborate with him on this sort of thing. ) I really appreciate your encouragement to focus on what one HAS - and to go for it - as opposed to lamenting what is "missing" - and never stepping out. Hope you and The Boys have a beautiful week. ♥️😊🙏
Love your honesty and subscribed because of it. Your pup could tell you were stressed... they are awesome! Thank you for sharing your ideas, as I have a 2016 Forester and I'm seriously considering doing the same thing. Safe travels!
It's been awhile. I watched a lot of your vanlife videos. So happy to stumble across this video while I was looking for solo subaru camping content. I really love your solo videos. You are so real. I feel you. Thank you for puting yourself out there. I feel like I can relate to you and watching you push forward into new adventures is very inspirational. Hope to hear from you again soon!
Tour was wonderful. Proud of you. 🫶🏾
I am sorry that experience happened to you. The build was amazing and it's amazing that you and two pups live it. Hopefully Austin will warm up a little.
Great job well done
Hurry up and get out of the cold, you are doing well jaz
Sorry it was so cold and that guy caused you so much anxiety. Josh did a great job. That lock box really helps with storage. Such a great find. It gives you so much more space now. I also love the storage underneath and the slide outs in the back. That'll really help too when you get the battery and you'll be able to cook. Great job Jessa. Thanks for the video ❤
thanks carol! happy sunday! are you getting out to hike today?
Thanks for the tour! I have a Subaru, and went looking for ways to build it out. You have a lot of storage. I'm surprised. I have a little dog, and he will be my companion, if I can ever get away. Take care, and safe travels.
Thank you so much for making this video. First, I'm going to hit the road again in a few months and I plan to upload videos for my family and friends. I was concerned about looking awkward but you look uncomfortable as freak - like you would rather be anywhere, doing anything, other than making this video - and it's still a great video. I'll be fine. 😊 Second, my SUV build is a lot like yours! I still need to cut some cubbies in my platform to reach the stuff under there. Instead of a built in on the side, I have a 6 cube organizer behind the driver's seat. I've already been traveling around Tennessee and South Carolina and I love the setup. I can't wait to see your other videos. See you on the road.
Just read the caption. That explains a lot. Glad you left! I follow my instincts no matter what.
This is design is by @ChaseChristopher1 ! He did it two years ago, it’s a great design
Sending love and peace beams your way 🙏🏼💞 that's so annoying and unnerving being approached by a creepy stranger 2 times in remote areas. It makes me curious about your safety strategies. It was an efficient tour, I enjoyed it! Well thought out design!
Hello Jessa, I love the build you and Josh designed! Safe travels.❤🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐶🐶
So much from so little!
The build is Genius. Knowledge of necessary & unnecessary totally obvious. AWESOMENESS 💯
Be safe 🧡
I would love to know more about how you handle doing things like grocery shopping without being able to take the dogs in with you. Just found your channel and am about to head out; taking care of my pup is my largest unknown!
Great buildout. I admire you for getting out and making it happen. Bravo
Great setup. You and the dogs look really happy.
thank youuu we are having a great time
Great setup, well done. Just one question, have you make provision to remove the spare tire easily when needed? 👍😃🐾
Love your videos. Found you at the start of the Subie adventures. I used to have a sprinter now I have an outback, but just a part time weekend warrior for now. Thanks for sharing, yes you are an inspiration!
Jackery has excellent and affordable power sources. Love mine! Happy travels!
Super cool! Utilizing all you can- Love it!!! Those views!!!! ♥️
Giving me a lot of inspiration for my upcoming build. I have a 120lb great Pyrenees which I was worried might not fit in a small camp car like she does in my tundra. Super cool and good job!
I recently got one of those Yakima skyboxes and they are a game changer for crowded car road trips!
seriously SO GREAT. my favorite thing
seriously SO GREAT. my favorite thing
It all looks very good, well done to you and Josh. Please put a jacket on and don’t get cold.❤
Yes keep it simple and have fun. You and the boys are doing great. ❤
thank you!
Your build is so well thought out. Well done to you and Josh for making it happen.!
thanks! and for real, josh is the best
It's very interesting the way you've converted your car. I have seen a similar setup with a small solar panel on the roof just attached with marine glue. It gives you enough power for lighting and an electrical blanket for cold nights.
Very interesting. Great video as always! I was going to travel and live full time in my 04 Forester. But it needed to much work. So I bought a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Looking back, I'm so glad I did! I recommend to anyone wanting to do this full time, keep things simple! And you are absolutely right, you don't need these fancy, dany rugs and equipment! Safe travels my friend!👍🚐
I admire anyone that does this. I could live in my forester. I just have soooo many tools and clothes. And a girlfriend.
This is so cool and you are so inspiring. I’m not loving my job and you inspire me to begin to dream about what life could look like. ❤
That’s a great buildout for that space! Hope it gets warmer for you and the dogs!
I wish you fun adventures and that's a great build. Your friend is a big help. I have a Subaru Forester Premium but don't want to take out the back seats and would like to get a full sized spare just in case and mount it on the roof. But I don't plan on doing anything like you, just something overnight someday. I subscribed! I have a Blue Heeler mix that would enjoy camping and she sleeps in my bed at home. Dogs are great company. Anyway it's late here so happy camping!
❤ You are an inspiration to many. ❤ Hugs to you, Oliver & Ronan. Stay safe beautiful soul. 😊😊❤
Thanks. Have a Forester and “rough collie” dog (like Lassie.) Have been looking at the space and wondering how to have space for both of us and gear. I think you have a nice set up. Did you save the rear seats or just let them go? I can see the usefulness of removing them but someday if I sell…. Your video has been helpful.
Do you have a plan for when it rains? A tailgate screen tent or awning?
So sorry about your creepy encounter! The tour was fine , so creative to make a sitting space in the back for you and love the pull outs too!
Love the set up but how do you cook, shower, wash clothes, just essential self cleanliness??
much LOVE for you from Italy! ❤
love this build out, gotta a few questions if you don't mind, how reliable has the subaru been for you for living out of ? ie breaking down on the road etc etc. how long did the entire build take? is there enough headroom to sit up in bed ?would you do anything different , thanks
I really like those pull out shelves. I'm curious how they were made. Do they have stops to prevent them sliding out all the way? I'm wondering if I could retro fit something like that for my home build slide-in truck camper, or if that is for some future build.
Great video, I’m going to buy a forester and live in San Diego any chance of you coming here? Summers are not too hot
Beautiful dogs. I'm working on my suv with the intention of being able to take my dog with me. Hope to continue to see you and your doggos on your adventures.
Thank you!!! i am 66. I own a Subaru Forester.Starting tent camping this Spring. Thinking of a van conversion next year. But really, I don't need it, do I. I can use what I have
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you warmth and happiness!
Impressive compact build. Maybe a flexible solar panel on top of the roof box charging a battery?
I always look forward to seeing your updates. Thank you for all the effort this takes!
thanks for saying so! 😅 i do love sharing with you all
I'm so sorry that you had to deal with someone being a creep, but I appreciate you posting a video in which you're understandably flustered and stressed out! I feel like some people don't realize what it's like being a woman doing some solo camping and just brush it off when it's brought up. I'm glad your pup was there to cheer you up 💕
Hi Jessa, Wow, your friend has done an amazing job in transforming your car into a camper car, Loads of storage space, an plenty of room for bits and pieces, roof box makes huge difference also, You need to put an extra layer of clothes on at night to keep warm or snuggle up with the dogs, Hopefully if you decide to go fulltime on the road again, you can get yourself a campervan, Until next weekend stay safe and Warm 💖🐕🐕
An excellent set up for your Subaru and sorry to hear you had to experience a negative encounter with some stranger. I know all too well about anxiety. You and your babies stay safe, unfortunately not all people are good.
thank you and yes, alas 😕
Miss you Jess!
Thanks, Jessa! I have Subaru lifed in my Forester, and your backseat removal is brilliant! So much more room. So sorry you had to manage the stress that guy caused.
taking the seats out was a game changer!
Are you able to share some sort of blue print of the build? I think I would like to try something like this but wouldn’t know where or how to start without something to follow!
Sorry about the creepy encounter, glad your pups were with you!
was it hard to take the seats out? I want to do this
Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for Campers, Explorers, Travelers,
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your UA-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others UA-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their UA-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER*
*vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures.
Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks.
Another alternative is renting somewhere although this can probably get expensive.
What ever you decide Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed...
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
Consider installing;
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
*Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle.
Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights.
*Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others.
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking.
Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services.
PLEASE BE AWARE that in some extreme cold temperatures that vehicle fuel lines could Freeze and causing a vehicle to not start.
Just in case Keep your gas tank filled, which helps prevent vehicle fuel lines from freezing.
Keep gas or fuel line additive, or gas line antifreeze, that is rated to use okay for your vehicle.
Check with your a certified mechanic and your vehicle owners manual, and or dealer repair facility to inquire what is best to prevent freezing gas tank and lines in extreme cold.
*Safety is Paramount*
*Your Life is Important*
*You want to Live to Travel another Day*
*So Be Safe*
*Stay Alert*
*Keep your vehicle gas filled*
Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty.
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads.
Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You.....
Author Advocate for Humanity,
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan, 12/20/2023
11/15/2022, 11/18/2022
Just wondering about accessing the spare tyre under-floor? How easy to get to this with the platform and shelving fitted? 👍🏼
Jessa, will you be coming back !? I so love watching your vlogs!? ☺️😘
Sorry you had the uncomfortable encounter(s) with the stranger. Things happen so fast, and so unexpectedly when they go down. Please err on the side of safety. We can catch your videos on another day.
Jessa, if you are just outside of Austin still, check out both Pedernales State Park and Enchantment Rock State Park- both gorgeous places!
i did get to see these a bit! hopefully stopping back in austin this spring and will definitely explore more. i love this area!
Love the smile 😘...........Wondering if you removed the rear seats for the conversion?
yep!
Great set up Jessa. Working well for you😊
thanks! it is working well!
Came here for some Forester camping tips, thanks for showing us around. Also, F that guy
What is your rooftop carrier brand/model? I am looking for one for my Outback. Plus, I am a Subaru roadie and it is the best! Travel with my Irish setter, Willa. Plus I love your videos and the energy that you put out there. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together❤
Glad to hear you're doing well! You just need a small car inverter to charge your laptop etc. Thanks for sharing your journey with us....Stay Safe!
yes! that would be helpful
I love this video. I am thinking about road tripping this summer. I am working at a camp in Montana and currently live in Wisconsin. I think it might be fun for me to road trip out there. I love your set up, it looks extremely practical.
One random question. When you sleep do you use a pillow?
This is helpful. I have a Subaru but don't know how to do a complicated build .
So what happens when it is raining and you have to set up for nighttime? The doggies are so cute!
Very Nice...for U n Pups...Safe travels 😅...
Loved your setup
Pretty slick setup.
How do you manage to travel for 6 weeks or longer? Did you quit your job ? Do you have some sort of passive income stream that allows you to sustain your travel expenses like gas and food?
Enjoyed the video since we have an Outback, however we cannot keep our back hatch door up too long because our battery gets low easily. How are you able to have the back hatch up sp long?
All you have to do is click the latching mechanism over with your finger-I use my pinky. You just have to remember to hit unlock before you close the hatch. I am a subie car camper with a hatch tent and this shuts off the warning light. You can do it! Just take some time to figure out how to flip it over.
@@hikedaily thank you so much
I have a Forester, same year. How hard is it to take the seats out? Where are you keeping them and do you think you'll ever put them back in?
well josh did it, so i can’t say for sure. but it took all of 10 mins haha i did keep them at the house and will put them back if i ever want to use/sell the car as it was!
thank you for the "terrible tour" I enjoyed it, hope that is okay :D
great video thank you. Can you share the bluprint of it? Best regards Hermann froma Reykjavík, Iceland.
what year is your forester?
Build looks great!
thanks!
You need something like an Anker power bank Jess, it would make your travels so much easier 👍 see if they will sponsor you one.
that’s a good idea! i love anker
@@UphillAdventureyou and the boys ok ?
Love this little setup! You did so much with the little car you have. Do you think that you'll still get a power source and cooler? Or is that on hold since you've been doing all right without it?
Also curious - how do you keep the interior (especially the sleeping roll) clean or do you wash it frequently? If you're out hiking, I imagine the dogs can get pretty dirty as they wander.
part of the reason i pack the sleeping roll away is to keep it clean(er). in reality, it’s so gross 😂 i love sleeping in my sleeping bag because it’s a space the dogs haven’t invaded. but also i’ll flip the sheet over once between laundry days.
i still would love a power source. idk about the cooler! maybe if i hitched it to the back? i like having open space and those things, even small ones, require a lot of room
@@UphillAdventure that totally makes sense! Space is especially important with Ronan and Oliver. Maybe something thin that can hang off the back of the car seat or even a tiny one to fit in the roof rack? Honestly does seem like a little luxury that you can get by without though.
Love the build
Definitely get yourself a small Jackery or something to charge mobile . For safety important. If you want to use coffee appliance 600watt would be better for a power station, pricey but investment. I part-time car camp in my car with a 240e Jackery. I do now need more power but not essential if you use 240e Jackery to charge phones, ipads, laptops etc. Stay blessed and safe. Solo part-time car camper 🇬🇧
Safety first Jessa, your anxiety is just a reaction to the situation, if you don't feel comfortable you should move to another location.
i did! definitely
@@UphillAdventure Your intuition is good, maybe check out one of those Jackery solar-powered battery charging thingys , a lot of UA-camrs use them a little pricey but pretty cool as in fridge.
Do you have window covers Jessa ? I would feel a bit exposed if not🤔
i do, but rarely use them!
Always love seeing your videos, Jessa!! What kind of power bank are you thinking about getting?
Also if you need a tiny DC fridge, I really liked my ICECO GO12 in my mini-van build-- it's 12L, and about the size of a printer (I can't tell you how many people asked me if it was a printer 😅). Low power consumption and not too spendy.
It looks like you are getting by just fine without them though! Hats off to you!! Can't wait to see where you travel to :)
oh that sounds like a very manageable size! any chance it’s also a freezer?
@@UphillAdventure It could be a fridge or a freezer, but not both since it is not dual-compartment, unfortunately! Funny enough, I went to go find the link and discovered that ICECO actually discontinued the 12L :( Sorry about that, I should've checked before!
Their current version is the GO20-- it is dual-compartment & only 20L. Only slightly bigger than the other one; it's roughly 12"D x 22"W x 12"H. I have one of these in my current van build and I use it for a solo freezer! :) Still very low power consumption!
Mental health is number 1 and your foing a good job getting out there ajd exploring, i didnt knownwhatbwas uo with this video until inseen your description saying you had anxiety, keep enjoying life meet new people in new places or just be yourself and conquer that shit, i have ptsd and i get anxiety all the time, keep your head up life could ve worse, but it seems like you have your gead acrewed on your out enhoying yourself and you dont have to proove it to nobody, take care keep smiling and enjoy your life, love from tasmania,
I think you did a great gjob talking about the build, keep up the good work and stay strong
thanks so much 🥰
I would live to see more about your build out. Measurements etc.
oh i might be able to put out some basic measurements, sure :)
Well done, Ms J. You're really making that space work. It's no mean feat. Treat yourself to a power source though!
haha right
Where do your dogs sleep?
How much you spend building??
You’d be an ideal candidate for Jackery to supply a power bank.
If you do get a power supply, highly recommend getting a Jackery. I take it road camping, does a great job.
that’s what i measured for! 🤞🏼
Where did you go??
always trust your gut with overnight locations - if it feels wrong move on!
absolutely
It looks really great 🙂 and it works for you which is all that really matters. I hope you are able to get a power pack soon.
thank you! me too haha
I like at the end she got more focused
And its hot today in Austin. Welcome to Texas.
thank you!
Oliver is saying, “Mom why are you talking to the air? There is no one there!”
Nice organized set up! You and Josh did a good job. I hope you can get a company to sponsor you with a free power source. If you post a lot, you may get contacted😊. Have a good week!
well that would be great!
I think youre amazing. Im planning on doing the same from my VW Jetta StationWagan. Youre gorgeous, too. Id love to meet you on the road. Maybe we'll cross paths.