Matty, can you talk about how you manage to financially afford life in a van? Wasn’t sure if you worked remotely or are just debt free and living very frugally? Very interested. Thanks, enjoy yourself out there this winter!
We use our hut for cooking. The winds get so bad, you need to put your stove in there to cook, or you don’t get heat. Last year I tried to cook a couple turkeys, for the holidays, outside. That didn’t work. Wes also put our propane fire pit in there, to get out of the winds and cold. That thing really warms it up fast. We should see you soon.
I use the same place for my propanbe. They are so awesome! Pricing is excellent. Super Friendly. Convenient! It's definitely the place to get Propane...Luv ya, Lovecyour channel
Enjoy watching a "common sense" southern country boy. I am in the south myself. I love how you work everything out. BTW: common sense ain't so common any more. Those guys at Pattys are great!
I like that you have found multiple purposes for the new tent. It makes alot od sense to use it for showers too. & With the extra hose for the propane to run the heat that's even better.
Great to know that there is a nude section of Quartzite! My luck, I would drive up into them and park next to them. Not my thing, but I'm glad that they are having a good time. Did you leave your e-bike at your campsite when you drove into town? Excellent information on the tie downs and set up. Thanks for that!
I think it would be cool if you got on the bike and went around and do some tours of stuff you might consider for your next camping situation. Kind of like Bob Wells without the bucket conversation
Nice setup Matty. Don't talk trash about your home's landscape. Your rent for 6 months is only a fraction of what many people pay each month for rent/mortgage. Hopefully, staying put for a little while with that setup will give you a chance to work the kinks out of your back. Detour to Memory Lane: Speaking of "junk", did you ever meet Paul Winer: or was that before your traveling days? He was the owner of the Readers Oasis Bookstore aka "The Naked Bookstore" in Quartzsite. When I worked for the State of AZ, my district included all of western AZ (Yuma, La Paz & Mohave counties). One of my assistant managers was driving as we were traveling from Yuma to Kingman & Bullhead City. I was enjoying the desert scenery when we passed a naked guy on a bicycle. Well, he wasn't naked, he had a crocheted sock over his "junk". (Matty, do you want someone to crochet you one of those socks?) Any of the folks that have been hanging out in Q for years have probably met him before he died of cancer. Was just thinking, there are probably UA-cam videos of him and his store. I eventually started stopping by the bookstore occasionally on my many trips thru Q. Paul aka "Sweet Pie" was a really interesting guy. He was a talented musician and would often play the piano on slow days. He knew his inventory and could always come up with something interesting to read. I'm glad we made the decision to stop on our way back through a few days later. Some will say that he and his bookstore is part of Arizona's quirky history. Whatever, I feel honored to have met him and enjoyed conversations. ...........Now, getting off Memory Lane. Take care.
Hi Matty... living in my van in Quartzsite ..I put up my little..Cabana ..I can take a shower ..if I wanna ...or store my stuff in it if I wanna......it's great to do anything you wanna.....LoL....have fun on your adventures...take care......, Deborah 🇨🇦
I've camped in the Q several times. I do miss "green"! So I have to leave and go north to the mountains for a while. Living on gravel all the time, I can't do it.
@@ET_Videos add a couple of speakers, favorite chair, and dvds, it's a good setup for off grid, and the projector screen I found can be folded and put away, washed in a machine. I don't like to make digital entertainment too easy to just pick up and lose hours, need a set-up routine to make it easier to just find something to do outside when I can, or hobby or read. Digital entertainment was my addiction, this set-up is subtle and takes a bit of effort to do. And I don't require an internet connection. Liberating ☺️
Ok Matty. How do you k own if you are on free BLM? I put the Dollar Tree Single Solar lights to mark where I turn, any turns in the road, where my tent door is 4:05 and mark my parking spot. It gets so dark when you are not under a full moon. Since they are $1 each you can mark so much of your campsite. Color code it, put a piece of Dollar Tree cellophane on the light. It was a game changer for me. Luv ya, love your channel
Sorry, I won't watch or support anyone, who supports that fascist melon, Musk. If you want to succeed I suggest you get rid of starling, cuz a lot of hate is coming his way!!
Wish I was in Q, I will start saving after Christmas so I can come out again January 2026! I would love to meet you Matty n Hope to see Amanda and Wynston again! ❤🚍👨🦼🐾👍🏻
Matty, can you talk about how you manage to financially afford life in a van? Wasn’t sure if you worked remotely or are just debt free and living very frugally? Very interested. Thanks, enjoy yourself out there this winter!
From the bottom of our hearts, small as they may be, we thank you for not parading around in your "birthday suit"😆😆😆
Thanks alot now I can't get that visual out of my head🤣
We use our hut for cooking. The winds get so bad, you need to put your stove in there to cook, or you don’t get heat. Last year I tried to cook a couple turkeys, for the holidays, outside. That didn’t work. Wes also put our propane fire pit in there, to get out of the winds and cold. That thing really warms it up fast. We should see you soon.
No junk flipped and flopping 😝
The tent is cool
What a huge change in plant material and landscape in a few days time.
I can't think of anyone other than you who has fallen ass-backward into happiness. Congratulations!
Hi Matty! Thanks for the video.
Excellent shower set up. Good Job!
I use the same place for my propanbe. They are so awesome! Pricing is excellent. Super Friendly. Convenient! It's definitely the place to get Propane...Luv ya, Lovecyour channel
I'd have to put some pool noodles or high vis ribbons on those tie downs. I am forever tripping on them.
Love you called it a gravel pit. Puts it in a real perspective. Especially since I have bronchial asthma. The dust may bother me too much. 😊
Great Video...
I watched the whole thing
“You can’t just have your junk out around here!” Too funny!😂
I like your camping hacks...I am "borrowing" the rocks, as well as the metal pot 😁 Thank you 👍
😂😂😂😂 love the commentary
Also great ideas❤
New to car camping so looking forward to your videos.
Can't wait to see that shade cloth. 😮
Enjoy watching a "common sense" southern country boy. I am in the south myself. I love how you work everything out. BTW: common sense ain't so common any more. Those guys at Pattys are great!
Looks like you've got everything set up wonderfully!! Thanks for sharing!!❤
Sorry so late..
Had to pick up winnings.
Saving for some Quartzsite fun..looking forward..
I like that you have found multiple purposes for the new tent. It makes alot od sense to use it for showers too. & With the extra hose for the propane to run the heat that's even better.
Lookin really good !!
2 gallon shower is plenty. I got 3+ showers from 6 gallons container.
Desert can get very windy. Best to steak down more than you need.
Love your setup.❤️
Nice front lawn. Love the shower set up.
Great to know that there is a nude section of Quartzite! My luck, I would drive up into them and park next to them. Not my thing, but I'm glad that they are having a good time. Did you leave your e-bike at your campsite when you drove into town? Excellent information on the tie downs and set up. Thanks for that!
Haha, please do cover the junk when you take a shower, so funny. Enjoyed seeing your setup.
Enjoyed, Don't throw away old shower tent, perfect for a port of John bucket detail 😊
Not with my animals, they loved playing with it, shredded😂
Good to know there's a no junk area 😂
Paint the bucket black. Good vid from the pit.
Matty looking like a big shot in Q😅👍😎
I really like the tent. I'm thinking either the one you got or the dome tent by nature hike. I'll be in Q after Christmas..
I think it would be cool if you got on the bike and went around and do some tours of stuff you might consider for your next camping situation. Kind of like Bob Wells without the bucket conversation
Nice setup Matty. Don't talk trash about your home's landscape. Your rent for 6 months is only a fraction of what many people pay each month for rent/mortgage. Hopefully, staying put for a little while with that setup will give you a chance to work the kinks out of your back.
Detour to Memory Lane: Speaking of "junk", did you ever meet Paul Winer: or was that before your traveling days? He was the owner of the Readers Oasis Bookstore aka "The Naked Bookstore" in Quartzsite. When I worked for the State of AZ, my district included all of western AZ (Yuma, La Paz & Mohave counties). One of my assistant managers was driving as we were traveling from Yuma to Kingman & Bullhead City. I was enjoying the desert scenery when we passed a naked guy on a bicycle. Well, he wasn't naked, he had a crocheted sock over his "junk". (Matty, do you want someone to crochet you one of those socks?) Any of the folks that have been hanging out in Q for years have probably met him before he died of cancer. Was just thinking, there are probably UA-cam videos of him and his store. I eventually started stopping by the bookstore occasionally on my many trips thru Q. Paul aka "Sweet Pie" was a really interesting guy. He was a talented musician and would often play the piano on slow days. He knew his inventory and could always come up with something interesting to read. I'm glad we made the decision to stop on our way back through a few days later. Some will say that he and his bookstore is part of Arizona's quirky history. Whatever, I feel honored to have met him and enjoyed conversations. ...........Now, getting off Memory Lane. Take care.
What a nice anecdote 😊👍
Hi Matty... living in my van in Quartzsite ..I put up my little..Cabana ..I can take a shower ..if I wanna ...or store my stuff in it if I wanna......it's great to do anything you wanna.....LoL....have fun on your adventures...take care......, Deborah 🇨🇦
I've camped in the Q several times. I do miss "green"! So I have to leave and go north to the mountains for a while. Living on gravel all the time, I can't do it.
The only thing I'd add to your setup is a Nintendo Switch and external USB C monitor. Your situp just seems about perfect.
Projector rocks with a switch
@@PeaceJourney... Oh yeah...THAT TOO!
@@ET_Videos add a couple of speakers, favorite chair, and dvds, it's a good setup for off grid, and the projector screen I found can be folded and put away, washed in a machine. I don't like to make digital entertainment too easy to just pick up and lose hours, need a set-up routine to make it easier to just find something to do outside when I can, or hobby or read.
Digital entertainment was my addiction, this set-up is subtle and takes a bit of effort to do. And I don't require an internet connection. Liberating ☺️
Nice setup!
Jam at the Hut, Matty!
Yep, your right. You're living in a dust bowl that's for sure!
Great setup!
Good job!
Great setup, Matty!
You're in your happy zone. ❤
Ok Matty. How do you k own if you are on free BLM? I put the Dollar Tree Single Solar lights to mark where I turn, any turns in the road, where my tent door is 4:05 and mark my parking spot. It gets so dark when you are not under a full moon. Since they are $1 each you can mark so much of your campsite. Color code it, put a piece of Dollar Tree cellophane on the light. It was a game changer for me. Luv ya, love your channel
If I'm not sure what land I am on, I will go to the local BLM office and ask them 👍
I thought I was the only one who called it a gravel pit.
Junk sunburn can’t be good.
Here.😊
Haha can't have your junk just hanging out!! Hahahaha
"Matty Stewart"-- a play on Martha Stewart-- per the specific distance from rocks parking the van😂😂😂
It's a good thing 🤣
Put a big tent inside a larger greenhouse with shade fabric😂😂😂😂😂
"The Cabana"🎉❤😂
A lid on that pot might be beneficial
Let your JUNK hang out... it pays to ADVERTISE 😅😂👍
Living out in the gravel pit!
Wonder how long it will take for one of your followers that might be in Quartzite to move your rocks 😂😂 next time your gone…I would 😂😂
Awesome set up. Wishing you happy days lots of love and hugs to you. 🌻🌻🌻🇱🇷🌻🇱🇷🌻
Nice to have a big shallow bucket to stand in.🤔...
Get a solar oven they work as long as you have sunlight.
You can see the chemtrails.🎉🎉🎉
Enjoy
great vid
Hey what was that called again. I'm really liking it
Were does the water drain off to?
Matty, we need a shower scene.
🤣🤣🤣
Hi Matty
Hey Matty. If you're interested in selling your old shower tent, I'm interested! I arrived at Quartzite today, and I'm needing one......Thanks!
Is it free to camp there
I like being offline, so I camp as far out as possible and enjoy the great outdoors when camping. No UA-cam channel to deal with.
What’s on tap for Spring 2025? How far north do you think you’ll go? No big rush, just fun to speculate! 😎
🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
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Would that metal pot do better if it was painted black?
😂❤😂
Matty can I come by???
I’m in LTVA South at the CAMP with Roy n Tim
Come on by!! 👍
Have you visited Paul at the World famous naked concert piano player there. He and wife run a book store completely naked
$165 internet is not bad if you working making bank. Tax write-off.
Sorry, I won't watch or support anyone, who supports that fascist melon, Musk. If you want to succeed I suggest you get rid of starling, cuz a lot of hate is coming his way!!
MDS is getting as bad as TDS, seek help.
Great. Go cry somewhere else 😭🤣
Wish I was in Q, I will start saving after Christmas so I can come out again January 2026! I would love to meet you Matty n Hope to see Amanda and Wynston again! ❤🚍👨🦼🐾👍🏻