Living In A Minivan Full-Time | Finding the best $5 campground, birthdays and getting a hotel?!
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Thanks!
Thank you for making my birthday so special! You have made me a more open, thoughtful and friendly traveler. Can’t wait to meet up again! ❤
💖💖💖 Awwww. See you very soon!(:
Happy Bday Sara! So much coffee🥰🤗
@@toddsines5913 thank you!
Happy belated birthday Sara!
Hey! Thank you, @Ralph Fuhrmann!
It’s so nice you have travel camping buddies. It’s good for companionship and you guys can look out for each other. You seem happier these days which is always a blessing.
Nice Camp Ground!!!😊
So nice to see your smiling face with your friends!!! Hi Joey and friends!!! God Bless.
Happy Birthday to Sara! I hope she had a special day!
Joey was so cute he came running to get in the car just do cute just love him
Part of my Sunday morning routine….Watching “My Basic Journey” while drinking a good cup of coffee! Thanks for another awesome vlog 🌞
Love the glasses darling! So happy to see you & Joey having fun! Again Chantelle! Yea!
Great video Chantell. Love the donkeys. Beautiful camp ground. Please give Joey a hug.
Your videos are so beautiful and calming ❤️
Your hair looks beautiful!
OMG! That was my home for 3 months last year! 🥰 I love that campground! The donkeys will actually come up and eat out of your hands. 💕 I was in the campsite all the way to the right. It was awesome! 😎
That looks amazing. I’ll have to add to my list. I have an inflatable kayak in my camper van, that gorgeous river made me want to go kayaking! Still too cold here but spring/summer is coming! 😍
Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎊💥🎈🎁🍧
Love your pink hair and happy attitude ❤
There ain't no shame in getting a motel room from time to time. I've found it really helps to prevent burn out and to decompress from the constant overstimulation of van dwelling. Your hair looks so dope! Pink really is ur color.
Nice camera work and the music is so relaxing. Say hi to Joey and thanks!
Happy Birthday 🎂🤗💕
I made a video from that same 5.00 campground last winter. What a special find that place is. I loved watching the wild burros take the regular evening walk to the river. You do have to watch out for all the burro poop though lol. This campground is nice and close to town and well kept and everyone was super friendly there. This campground is a great starting off point too if you visit the desert bar in Parker (highly recommend this place if you have a high clearance vehicle), such a cool and unique place
I stayed in that very hotel in December after a couple of really cold nights of camping..... It was a decent price and made life a little better during an unusual cold snap. I do love van life, but a hotel every once in a while is nice.
Your hair looks great! well done. And I'm so glad you went to the Crossroads Campground. I passed by it a few weeks ago wondering about it, so it was nice to see the lay of the land in your video!
❤What an amazing camp site! What an amazing life! Love watching you and Joey! Thanks for Sharing!
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Joey be careful of the snakes
Omg $5.00.........too 😎 cool....thank you!
Here I am. This is the day the Lord has made. What a beautiful adventure ❤️. I'm surprised that Lil Joey didn't bark at the donkeys. Look at his little self. Swimming like a champ.
My little swimmer. 💖🐕
Makes me smile to see you smile. Love sharing your Basic Journey.
Beautiful!! The Hair ROCKS!!! What a great time !!TY and a big Happy Birthday to Sarah .. Hey Joey !! 👋🏽🤗 Happy & Safe Travels see you soon ! 🥰💕💕✌️😎🌻🌻🌻
Great video 🐾🐾🐾
Very nice
That campground is awesome!
I just Love your view on life. Mostly happy and positive. Keeping Smiling❤❤
Great Vid!
Hi there!! We've stayed at Crossroads campground multiple times driving from California to Arizona! It's a nice spot and seeing those donkeys is fun! Everywhere around Havasu is better than Quartzsite for sure 👍
It made us smile to see Joey enjoying the water again. :) And ❤ the baby donkey. :) How were the crispy green beans?
I love seeing Joey enjoy the water! It’s been a while.
Chantelle, it was so wonderful meeting you and Pumpkin Head so many years ago now... I've fallen away from the community but am finally on the road again. Thank you for the videos that keep my dreams alive.
Happy Sunday. You and Joey are awesome. Enjoy all of your videos!!!😃
You did a good job dying your hair! Sometimes it is good to take a break and spend the night at a hotel. Loved seeing Little Joey swimming. Happy belated birthday to your friend Sarah!
You guys should camp at Mittry Lake and Fortuna pond down by Yuma when yer done staying at Crossroads. I love the donkeys out there..
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for RV lifers, Campers, Hikers, Explorers, Nomadic Life, and 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 the 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
Keep a First Aid kit with
Bandages, antiseptic, and other first aid necessities etc. and good vitamin supplementation, and fluids that promote hydration.
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*
*WINTER AWARENESS*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, or 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 Keep in mind that even in area where there is cellular service and internet, in the Winter sometimes there are ice storms that may occur and this can cause Power or Electrical failures, until utilities crews repair lines.
*Your Safety is Important*
*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.
In the Winter even your bottled Water can freeze so Be Careful and Plan ahead.
*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.
*WINTER AWARENESS*
In the winter consider purchasing and deicing Windshield Washer Fluid, for the much colder weather conditions.
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 at a home base, friends or family’s house to rotate later on, also make sure that you have a spare tire in your vehicle.
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, Hiking etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You.....
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Such beautiful filming. Your the best💖 Thank you for sharing 😊
Happy Birthday Sarah 🎂 🥳
Glad you have good friends you and Joe .
Hi, Chantelle and Joey! When you tell us it's a beautiful day, could you sometimes say what the temperature is? We can see the date on UA-cam, but knowing the temperature would help those of us who aren't out there yet. How do you help Joey avoid the bad things like scorpions and snakes and things? Is the water safe for him to get into and even drink? I have a little dog, too, and I'm worried a little.
Hey girl! Those campground views look amazing 😍 thanks for showing that's there. The pizza and food yall got for Sara's birthday looked so yummy!! Made my tummy growl. Safe travels my fellow air sign 💜🌺💕
traveling with friends is always nice
You bet!
Great spot! Chantelle you get the best spots. Hi Joey❤️
I wish I could add several more zeros. Hope this helps a little.
Oh my gosh!! Cynthia! Thank you so, so much!
Thank you for another wonderful video! This is my Sunday morning meditation :) So relaxing and giving me so much motivation to get my van fixed and make my dreams happen as you have! Thank you again for your positive and uplifting energy :)
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I loved that little campground by the river. Such a beautiful place. Congrats on 31k. Thanks for sharing and safe travels. P.s. I'm so glad you're back on the road, and I really like Aaron and Sara.
I'm happy two vlogs in the same week.
Beautiful spot, thanks for sharing :)
Hello friends great video!
Thank you 🤗
I was wondering where you'd been. I haven't seen you on my suggestions lately
Happy birthday to your friend sarah. Scenery looked lovely and that beautiful lake x take care
The donkeys were a big surprise. Did you find out anything else about them being in that area?
It is so fun watching you enjoy yourself and blossom!!!
B.
That looked like a fun adventure!
Exactly, the same when you’re in a foundation based house, it’s good to get away for a little change to routine. Happier, this year birthday Sara(h).
Beautiful spot,,, and great friends ! Oh yeah, and cute little Joey ❤️
Have fun and be safe..
Donkeys do keep coyotes away. Donkeys can become quite irritable when they feel like their territory is being threatened. They become so defensive that a lot of farmers and shepherds keep donkeys around specifically to deter coyotes, foxes, and even wolves.
Good vid. Grew up in Colorado. It is lovely. Thanks & GBU
I just love when I bring up UA-cam and there you are in all your pink glory. So fun to watch your adventures AND hair coloring. Keep the coffee stirring 😍
😂💖 Thank you, Gloria!
Great views and donkeys. Joey certainly loves the water. Looks like a fun time with your friends. Doing you own hair in a motel is certainly worth the price plus you get your hair like you want it. Great job!
It's good to get away from a routine once or twice a month. Nothing is wrong with that. Happy travels.
Good info on that campground
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday happy birthday, Happy Birthday to YOU!!
The pink is soooo pretty! Love it! I’ll have to check out that campground by the river, seems so peaceful and affordable! Happy bday to your sweet friend, it’s so nice to have time with travel buddies on the road. Kisses to Joey! 🐾🤎
Love that place!! You got the best spot!
Happy belated birthday, Sara!
Beautiful campground ⛺️
I love seeing how happy Joey is! He's a cutie!
Love ur channel..amazing clips of ur trip & Joey in the river.. thank for staying strong with all u do.. love having coffee while watching ur blogs..XOXO..save travels
Was there someone on this channel a few weeks ago with a black dog that needed a home?
Another great video 👋🏼👍🏼🙂
LOVE the donkeys
The weather looks nice👍😎
The decor in that restaurant was gorgeous! What a lovely place for a birthday dinner. 😊
What a great campground! I remember you being somewhere else that had free range donkeys. They walked right up to your van on the road, and Joey didn't bark at them. He is an amazing little guy,
Thank you so much for showing us this BLM land campground, right on the river. As usual, Love to and Joey….happy birthday, Sara !!! 🎉
Enjoyed the video. I grew up boating & water skiing at Blue Water Marina in Parker & brought back happy memories. Thanks!
Hi how have you been I haven't been on any sites fighting civic a few times but I'm back and you look wonderful and Joey looks Awesome also. I am finally looking into getting my drivers license and buying a mini van and travel part-time I am 63 years young and love my place I live in my city of Wildwood New Jersey. Maybe who knows we could run into each other next year God Willing in Yahusha sweet Holy Name Amen.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Take care be safe.🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗
So enjoy you and Joey brightening mySunday morning. You are about the age of my daughter and i will request of you, just like i would with her..Please come to a full stop at STOP signs..no offense, just a dad thing!
hi great vid! what type of snakes are there in that area? (I saw the sign), any precautions you as a camper need to take for you or joeys safety? Do you email the campground to pay or just show up?
What is the name of that beautiful place please. Such a happy lucky Joey
GIRL YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR WOOD?
Hi Glo. the protector Sorry I spelled Covid 19.wrong. Sorry Again.🤗🤗🤗🤗.
Love to see the donkey's
Beautiful
🙋🏽♀️Beautiful and Hiiiiiiii sweet Joey 🤗🦴I’m really enjoying the videos you’ve been putting out Darling Soooooo much fun and beautiful sites 💓. Please tell Sara I just subscribed to there channel and because of you I was telling peo about her work you showed on your video 🫶🏽
It's good to check into a hotel room and get the comforts of stick and bricks. Another great video and the hair looks great. Love, love little Joey.
Love that camp! I will have to check it out. I will be full time in one week!!!❤
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Ur in my exact spot 5 weeks ago I was in that spot for 2 nights. I have a beautiful pic of that green alien on the rock lol. Go to the beginning of the road those wild burros are everywhere.
What was that in the dark by your van I didn’t understand. Animal or people? Ty
It was wild burros! Or donkeys!
Do you use a special GPS you recommend?
hi! i do the same, i stay in a hotel at least once a month if i am able. question, are you using Lime Crime hair dye? does it last? I want to dye my hair but my hair sometimes doesn’t take hair dye easily. Thank you for sharing!
What is the name of the company who's oil you use? I'll continue looking thru old videos, my friend can really use it. 8th
Yes, there's a link in the description box(:
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How much is health ins , while on the road?