Living In A Car For 24 Hours // Van Life In A Car

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  • @RayaandLouis
    @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +19

    Anker 757 PowerHouse Specs - 500W output power and 1229Wh capacity. Premium LFP (LiFePO4) batteries will remain in a healthy state even after 3,000 complete charge cycles. Recharge from 0% to 80% in just 1 hour!

    • @KristinBe
      @KristinBe 2 роки тому +3

      Noticed your toothbrush is broken. Whilst in Europe you could get the happy brush. Its a more sustainable electric toothbrush and the battery is uuuuunreal. You never have to charge that thing.

    • @jojosanrio3966
      @jojosanrio3966 2 роки тому

      One thing we don’t have which looks like an awesome investment for us being able to run the fridge having two type1 children and having to keep insulin cool would definitely be the Anker would be a life changer 😀

  • @thewritingtraveler
    @thewritingtraveler 2 роки тому +25

    YOU two are the reason why i am also living my travel/nomad dreams right now. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you. For being such amazing loving people. Hope to meet you soon ❤

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +1

      That makes me so happy! Thank you ❤️

    • @sempaiavila2882
      @sempaiavila2882 2 роки тому

      all they do is abandon their projects complete failures all these big plans only to move away from so stupid

  • @TammySteinbeck
    @TammySteinbeck 2 роки тому +4

    You two are big reasons why I started van camping this summer. I have a standard minivan that I have temporarily converted into a camper. Tomorrow I leave for my third week long trip of the summer. I teach so I have the summer off, but the rest of my family all are working, so I thought I would just go explore on my own. It’s been wonderful. I’ve only stayed in state park campgrounds so I have access to bathrooms and showers, I’m always in a place that I have data for piece of mind, and I plan ahead exactly what foods I need to bring. I do have pepper spray and a small knife as protection, however, so far the biggest threat was when a chipmunk came into my campsite, we just had a friendly chat😂 Thanks for inspiring a 54 year old teacher to get out and explore.

  • @dianetourville
    @dianetourville 2 роки тому +12

    Your energy, optimism, and enthusiasm are contagious. I love to watch your adventures wherever you are! 😘

  • @desireeanne1851
    @desireeanne1851 2 роки тому +69

    Am I a potato? 🥔 😂

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +6

      😂😂😂

    • @BSNHef
      @BSNHef 2 роки тому +3

      That made me laugh so hard!

    • @vegaday4234
      @vegaday4234 2 роки тому +4

      I just casually looked down at the comments and saw this 😂

    • @shadie242
      @shadie242 2 роки тому

      Appreciate the humor and awkwardness of being a female and constantly doing selfies! Thanks for the genuinely funny moment! Keeping it real 🤣🤣🤣, and you look great Btw! Healthy, strong, and happy!

  • @chrisonedirection
    @chrisonedirection 2 роки тому +10

    Honestly, you two are such an inspiration! Last year, my boyfriend and I wanted to go on a weekend trip on the mountains and all airbnbs/ hotels were either fully booked or ridiculously expensive so i had this idea of us sleeping in the car (we were renting a car anyway so the only difference would be paying a little bit more for a 5-seat car that you could put the seats down). It was so much fun and worked really well with the rest of our weekend plans! ☺

  • @stevevasilica6187
    @stevevasilica6187 2 роки тому +1

    Lutenita spread sounds like something similar we have in Romania called "zacuscă". Living in UK now, that is the only food I miss!... 😊

    • @vp.vii4
      @vp.vii4 7 місяців тому

      True, really sounded similar to Zakuszka. And also similar to Ajvar

  • @alisaneave3083
    @alisaneave3083 2 роки тому +1

    I car camp - currently in my Mazda CX-9. Very roomy. I either use an air mattress or a trifold foam cushion. Put my stuff in a couple of bins. Depending on where I’m going and what I’m doing - will take my Goal Zero battery, backpacking MSR stove. Sometimes will take my privacy tent with bucket toilet (with liner bags). I also have a portable propane water heater for showers or use a Nemo Helio pump (have to heat up water for it). I usually take a light for the inside of the vehicle. I have a parachute that I’ve used with some extra tarp poles to make a shade. Camp chair, small aluminum table (Coleman makes a cute aluminum suitcase table with little chairs). Bluetooth speaker. Aeropress coffee maker or my French press. Soft hydro flask cooler (got at REI garage sale cheap). A luxury item but sometimes will take is my propane fire pit and then have to bring a 5 gallon tank.

  • @miajulio1702
    @miajulio1702 2 роки тому +1

    My husband and I have done a one month Roadtrip/car camping trip through the US and another one through 15 countries in Europe! We loved it. Little trips in between as well. It’s so fun, cheap and we’re already excited for a next one someday soon 😊

  • @carollove8752
    @carollove8752 2 роки тому +3

    Am I a potato! 😂😂 I'm definitely booking this place with my daughter before the summer is out! Thank you for this website! I would have definitely brought the front seats forward and walked with a machete for more than one reasons. Lol

  • @sammiep91
    @sammiep91 2 роки тому +1

    As if I didn’t love you guys enough already, this was great. “Am i a potato” was just too funny 😂. I love that you show you can enjoy life at any cost and level it’s amazing! Also need to know where you got those pants Raya they are so rad! 🌻🖤

  • @EdTurner.
    @EdTurner. 2 роки тому +1

    ThAnK YoU, for another smile making episode,
    Most country pubs in the UK will let you over night in their car parks if you ask nicely and buy a couple of pints, a lot have outside facilities, we have done about 5 weekends this year (Yorkshire dales) and stayed at the UKs highest pub for the solstice, belated congrats on your marriage Ed

  • @HeyItsMaori
    @HeyItsMaori 2 роки тому

    I love that yall are planning car travels on your first night.

  • @mngagnieux
    @mngagnieux 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing about Lutenitsa sounds like flavours I love! I just found some recipes I can try and will look for it in our international deli. I have been thinking to camping in our vehicle in the woods so it's great to experience it with you to get a feel of it and see that there are campsites like this one that may make it more comfortable.

  • @amye8733
    @amye8733 2 роки тому +7

    lOved this this video. So relaxing and love all the animals!

  • @katherinew1538
    @katherinew1538 2 роки тому +4

    I love Louis’ excitement about animals!

  • @xjulezxo
    @xjulezxo 2 роки тому +1

    I've camped for a weekend in upstate NY in my Rav4. I used a self inflatable mattress, a tent to cover the back hatch so I could leave that open for airflow, nets on all my windows so those could also be open, and a rechargeable fan. It was cozy and so comfy. Beats sleeping in a tent!

  • @soulbodyessentialsnz
    @soulbodyessentialsnz 2 роки тому

    My husband & I went away for a weekend in our tiny(& I mean tiny) Mitsubishi Colt & did this exact same sleep set up as you did!
    With the addition of completely removing the rear seats, mesh taped to the inside of the car window so our windows were cracked open all night & the front two seats pushed as far forward as they could go, it was so lovely!
    I hung up some battery powered lights off the handles above the doors & it made it feel like a fort 🤣🤣 (inner child had a blast 😝👏🏼)

  • @rmk6693
    @rmk6693 2 роки тому +2

    Louie - you know what they say … smoke follows beauty.

  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for creating such inspirational content here. It's truly inspiring to watch your journey and how you handle the obstacles of van life. And inspiring many of us to go after our goals and dreams.

  • @kenwertheim5074
    @kenwertheim5074 2 роки тому +2

    You guys need hammocks and tarps, I use to car camp and put hammock up between trees with rope above to hang tarp over like upside down V to protect from rain.

  • @elizabethflanagan9754
    @elizabethflanagan9754 2 роки тому +4

    Louis is like Dr Doolittle.....
    Love seeing you embrace different 'camping'. That place look so wonderful c

  • @jojosanrio3966
    @jojosanrio3966 2 роки тому +1

    Family of five owning a caravan for long holidays but we also have swags for our short weekend off road trips is awesome and a portable shower bag comes in handy for showers .
    Love watching your adventures 💕

  • @dincaadriana2532
    @dincaadriana2532 2 роки тому +1

    That spread, we olso have it in Romania, and it's amazing. I'm always wandering how come others haven't heard about it, clearly it's a balcanic thing, so so good.

  • @fundadtv6336
    @fundadtv6336 2 роки тому

    Great video and relaxing! good to see you guys taking advantage of the simplest, but yet gratifying things and turning them into something memorable. Good to see you guys again. cheers!

  • @maryhelen1011
    @maryhelen1011 2 роки тому

    Catching up and I just want to say that you two are so awesome! It's amazing because I've watched you both for years and it's still so fun and peaceful to watch your vlogs! I love you both so much! Sending lots of love and hugs and hope and peace 😘🥰💘

  • @UGPVlogsLA
    @UGPVlogsLA 2 роки тому

    Hi there Raya, and Louis! I was actually going to say that you guys should check out Levi and Leah’s channel here on UA-cam. Aren’t they just so binge worthy! 😂 I love their Prius setup, and how they are actually sticking out their Mexico adventure. I have a LincolnMKZ Hybrid, and just love how it’s a mini home for me and my cat. Anyway, I’m thoroughly enjoying your vlogs right now! Much love, Paula ❤

  • @jaimiemarie434
    @jaimiemarie434 2 роки тому +4

    What a cute experience for you both! Nikki Delventhal on UA-cam has a channel and I believe she has documented the last 3 years living in a Prius. Her setup is pretty sweet and she travels with her puppers Camper.

  • @shayal3491
    @shayal3491 2 роки тому

    This was soo cool!! Louis can you please do a video on how to start a fire? I know it’s basic but I’m really interested in camping but I’m not really confident with starting a fire!

  • @nicolepiechotta1350
    @nicolepiechotta1350 2 роки тому +2

    "AM I A POTATO!?" 😂😂😂 that was literally so cute.

  • @tinavarner7870
    @tinavarner7870 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed this tons! I love car camping!! 💓

  • @melrescuebar7496
    @melrescuebar7496 2 роки тому

    I have the same air mattress that I use in the back of my SUV for when I'm driving to see my family in Chicago, I use cardboard cutouts to black out my windows because I always sleep at rest stops which allows me to not have to get out so people don't know I'm traveling alone. However, I also have the same little mini grill and the same french press. So now I'm thinking maybe I should be camping on my road trips up North instead of staying at rest stops. Thanks for the inspiration!! 🥰

  • @LeahandLevi
    @LeahandLevi 2 роки тому +7

    Love it! haha too bad we couldn't do this together! thanks for showing what is possible in a pinch. You two are awesome. 😎 🤩

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +1

      Hopefully we’ll get to do this together soon, by then you’ll be absolute pros! Haha good luck with the rest of your trip! (Also I’m excited to see what camping in Mexico is like when you don’t have a 40 ft school bus 😂 I’m sure it’ll be great! )

  • @chooseyourthoughts7692
    @chooseyourthoughts7692 2 роки тому

    What a cozy video! Thanks for sharing🥰

  • @joy_456
    @joy_456 2 роки тому +1

    Early! Literally so happy to watch your videos!

  • @samayantra
    @samayantra 2 роки тому +2

    Just found Lutenitsa on UK Amazon! its around £8 mind you but might be worth actually making it myself. Im Greek (living in the UK now) and neighbours to Bulgaria so i grew up with food that has many similarities. we love our roast pepper dips! Thanks for this! Your camping meal looks so delicious! enjoy!

  • @I_am_Lauren
    @I_am_Lauren 2 роки тому

    Camping like this is pretty accessible and you can have a fun little weekend adventure without breaking the bank. I like in Oklahoma and I feel like car camping/ camping in general is very popular.

  • @emilyarriaga3086
    @emilyarriaga3086 2 роки тому

    This is such a relaxing video. Soft music and a bird show 🤗🫶🏼

  • @quinnpatterson6111
    @quinnpatterson6111 2 роки тому +5

    Your videos are so inspiring, I feel like talking my husband into camping in our car 🚘😀

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому

      Yes you have to try it! Such a fun date night idea too ☺️

  • @melanieshirkey5276
    @melanieshirkey5276 2 роки тому

    So fun vlog! You both are so inspiring for a new adventure! Thank you!

  • @motodora7619
    @motodora7619 2 роки тому

    love that you shared the simple spontaneous fun of car camping

  • @caromir3277
    @caromir3277 2 роки тому +3

    You guys both look so good in green! 🙌🏼

  • @mariemorris6911
    @mariemorris6911 2 роки тому

    Next we definitely need to see canal boat life!

  • @SpiritDragon888
    @SpiritDragon888 2 роки тому

    I love the city but there is just something so special about upstate NY I love! So beautiful and just adore you 2❤

  • @sallyl5071
    @sallyl5071 2 роки тому

    You guys always surprise me and do the cutest fun vids! Love you guys.💕Thanks for putting a smile on my face again. ox...Happy trails / travels/ adventures 🐕 🌿🦆☘️🦤🦜 🐔

  • @maklis97
    @maklis97 2 роки тому +1

    Looking forward for the weekend always! This inspired me to go camping in my car for sure!

  • @NoitsBecky.
    @NoitsBecky. 2 роки тому

    I really loved this chill good vibes slow paced video. Thank you 😊

  • @wishlock5695
    @wishlock5695 2 роки тому

    As a South African having loadingshedding upto 3 times a day ....This Anker Device is Amazing !!! #Need

  • @sandyc6569
    @sandyc6569 2 роки тому +1

    I think as long as you two are together you can live anywhere in anything!! Thank you for sharing beautiful lives with us!! 👍💞💖💝💖💞👍

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +1

      Aw I love that! Thank you ❤️

    • @sandyc6569
      @sandyc6569 2 роки тому

      @@RayaandLouis 🤗🤗🤗

  • @susanlombardo8444
    @susanlombardo8444 2 роки тому +1

    Great little getaway. Glad you guys got to camp in a car. I just got back from a 4 night Tent camping trip in the mountains in Ider, Alabama for the first time in my life! I bought the 6 person Tent from Aldi’s the night before I left for the road. I have been watching UA-cam video for several years now about camping vans and being on the road. I have been inspired by all of you traveling in vehicles. I was not able to rent an RV, BUT THEY DID HAVE TENT SITES AVAILABLE. I Follow RV Odd Squad. They purchased land, over 200 acres along with a camp site a year ago. This past week was their grand opening. There were Over 100 UA-cam followers that showed up for the event. Lots of fun tent camping, a little hiking and meeting new friends!!! Thanks for sharing! 👍😘

  • @sportstyler50
    @sportstyler50 2 роки тому

    Great video guys. Great camera work too. Capturing great shots.

  • @KristinaAdventures
    @KristinaAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    love how adventurous you both are, Raya and Louis! your lifestyle is definitely outside my comfort zone, and I want to push myself little by little to live life more spontaneously. Thanks for sharing your videos with us, they motivate to be a better person and to grow. also, EXTREMELY impressed with Louis' horse neigh. I turned away one second from the video, and heard it, and was like "did that just come from Louis, a human?" 🤣😂

  • @mischabi9505
    @mischabi9505 2 роки тому +1

    I slept in my Outback! But I took the back seat head rests off first to flatten the bed.. sleeps awesome!

  • @pixiekmoon544
    @pixiekmoon544 2 роки тому

    Hi this looked so amazing. ♥️♥️ I’m defo going to check out Levi and leahs channel thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️

  • @lolsaXx
    @lolsaXx 2 роки тому

    Oooh you say you're going to Scotland! If you plan to do the NC500 definitley take some detours off the main route. It is beautiful I'm from the highland and miss it loads. The highlands and islands is where to go!

  • @craigcampbell1843
    @craigcampbell1843 2 роки тому

    When we go car camping we always have to stop at a grocery store before we get to where we’re going so we grab a bunch of coupon/sale ads on our way out to use as kindling just in case we can’t find any. Especially if we’re going to be sleeping on the beach where there’s nothing but sand.

  • @bambicharl
    @bambicharl 2 роки тому

    You guys are such an inspiration. Love seeing you live life ❤️

  • @sahilmota4634
    @sahilmota4634 2 роки тому

    Such a warm vlog ❤️

  • @kristinahalsall9104
    @kristinahalsall9104 2 роки тому +1

    There's nothing I'd love to do more than travel, especially in this way or similar. Shame I can't drive! Loved this video guys, totally different vibes and I could sense the peace coming through the screen. I'd love to see this more often especially in the UK as that's where I'm from 🙂

  • @bevtrue6937
    @bevtrue6937 2 роки тому

    Your dinner looks awesome. The salad really tops it off. Looks yummy. I have some chicken apple maple sausage. So yummy. Probably similar to yours. Looks like you have everything you need and could want. Maybe lean the front seats forward? More head space.
    Been there, done that. Fun.

  • @hauk3839
    @hauk3839 2 роки тому

    I like using dog beds. 2 jumbo purple dog beds in mini van. Stacks when not in use

  • @sierramaurer1291
    @sierramaurer1291 2 роки тому

    Raya, you are in your element! Glowing and gorgeous

  • @domzjb5053
    @domzjb5053 2 роки тому

    Come to Canada and visit Muskoka, you'll love the night sky there and you're right on the lake

  • @melissapritchett6929
    @melissapritchett6929 2 роки тому

    My great grandmother always said smoke follows beautiful people. ❤

  • @phynx2006
    @phynx2006 2 роки тому

    Attach a cargo box to the roof great for storage of table, chairs etc. I use a Thule Ski box on the roof in the summer it's great for bulky items. 👍😎 also great for skies in the winter 😂

  • @devankathryn
    @devankathryn 2 роки тому

    If you guys could get into like a Subaru Forester or something of the sort, you’d loveeeee car camping! Hatchback can be difficult to camp with

  • @TheCityandBeyond
    @TheCityandBeyond 2 роки тому

    Lol when he grabbed that wood I thought "What about bugs?!". Sure enough, a spider.

  • @DeannasDailys
    @DeannasDailys 2 роки тому

    If you tilt the front seats forward, and fill the void with your stuff (clothes bags) it would give you more length

  • @Defianthuman
    @Defianthuman 2 роки тому

    19:43 You could do a bigger version of those bike campers for small sedan cars(not saying they exist, just a good idea). Some cars could pull up to 1,500 pounds. 22:18 get a honda crv of a certian generation(we have an 02 it's cargo floor is a table)

  • @debbiedean1959
    @debbiedean1959 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh Raya, I feel your pain with the spider. I was anxious watching you.

  • @sonjadlong7554
    @sonjadlong7554 2 роки тому

    Y'all are so ADORABLE Newlyweds
    💗💗💗💞💗💗💗
    BLESSED
    I love Upstate

  • @rachal900
    @rachal900 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to see your treehouse. I was watching the recent vlog on tiny house giant journey and they featured an adorable tree house if you want to check it out. I was impressed with the huge tub. Love your channel ❣️

  • @NZKiwi87
    @NZKiwi87 2 роки тому +2

    This is how pretty much every teenage and early 20s festival goer in New Zealand gets any rest at gigs, the ole nap in the back of the car! Good times 🎶
    Edit : without the air mattress obviously 😂

  • @magic6k
    @magic6k 2 роки тому

    Yay big up Bulgarian lutinitsa❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
    And many different types too!!!!!!

  • @Mel.H_
    @Mel.H_ 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous place! Makes me want to go camping LOL

  • @jessincherian
    @jessincherian 2 роки тому +1

    Vids are amazing!!! Great job!

  • @loveforlive14
    @loveforlive14 2 роки тому

    @raya is the red sause something like ajvar? I did tried that some time ago

  • @troiBased
    @troiBased 2 роки тому

    The dogs were so hospitable😁

  • @footsub7
    @footsub7 2 роки тому

    Love the way everything is so connected and simple ❤️🤙🌹

  • @dokaz958
    @dokaz958 2 роки тому

    "The moment of truth"that was so funny Raya🤣🤣

  • @vp.vii4
    @vp.vii4 7 місяців тому

    This Bulgarian thing sounds similar to the Zakuszka and the Ajvar

  • @LozzyLovesLife
    @LozzyLovesLife 2 роки тому

    And now I want to go car camping yet I've never been camping a day in my life and I live in Yorkshire so... weather haha x

  • @LeesaGentry
    @LeesaGentry 2 роки тому

    Isn’t there van that the back is a pop up tent?

  • @KristinBe
    @KristinBe 2 роки тому +1

    If you like to sleep in your car once in a while I can recommend the Chevrolet Orlando. It fits a real matress in the back :-D

  • @donEvans27
    @donEvans27 2 роки тому

    Car camping is huge on the West coast.

  • @eve5724
    @eve5724 2 роки тому

    My boyfriend and I are watching alot of Survivor too! Our favorite season so far even though we haven't finished it yet is David vs Goliath. What's your fav so far?!? 👀
    Love you guys!♡

  • @xena1028
    @xena1028 2 роки тому

    You can buy a showerbag, put it in the sun. Feel of it’s warm enough,to hot put cold water in. Put in high up and you have a “shower

    • @RayaandLouis
      @RayaandLouis  2 роки тому +1

      We used one of these during Africa Burn, it was amazing!

    • @xena1028
      @xena1028 2 роки тому

      @@RayaandLouis I still use it at home, because my balcony gets sun from 09:00/18:00. I heat the water for a shower, to wash my dishes. It works well, maybe next time when you are going away take it with you. Put the bag on the dashboard driving in the sun ☀️ love your videos, and love the care for all animals. Also vegan 🌱❤️

  • @charlenechua6073
    @charlenechua6073 2 роки тому

    Morning/afternoon
    This is quite adventure living in a car 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @EMTevjorgensen
    @EMTevjorgensen 2 роки тому +1

    How different does it feel now being Husband and Wife? I can sense the new vibe and it's nice.

  • @anamariagodo5475
    @anamariagodo5475 2 роки тому

    Lutenitza sounds like ajvar we eat in Hrvatska (Croatia)

  • @lindarookes7741
    @lindarookes7741 2 роки тому

    Brilliant vlog 🙂 you definitely need a new brush 😆

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 2 роки тому

    smoke follows beauty is what my dad always said

  • @MkUltra4
    @MkUltra4 2 роки тому

    Hope to meet yall one day, would love to chat and just have a coffee with these two

  • @bradleythompson4996
    @bradleythompson4996 2 роки тому

    Love your videos, keep it up.

  • @Africanvillageactivities
    @Africanvillageactivities 2 роки тому

    Always carry a paper 📃 to help start the fire . 🔥

  • @brcak2000
    @brcak2000 2 роки тому

    LUTENICA IN BOSNIA IT IS CALLED AJVAR

  • @domzjb5053
    @domzjb5053 2 роки тому

    Lol you guys are not campers, but it's about bonding and having fun too

  • @rachellevandervegte6763
    @rachellevandervegte6763 2 роки тому

    What car did you sleep in? I might try camping in my car for a few days myself too

  • @yogerke
    @yogerke 2 роки тому

    What is the name of the camping app you said? Magicial …

  • @laurabatton
    @laurabatton 2 роки тому

    Smoke follows beauty