Beginner Car Camping Mistakes To Avoid

Omg you're so right, LESS IS MORE. less = more space, less = more time, less = more clean, less stuff = less stress = more fun. I love watching Blue walk around, bouncy.

Perfect video for newbies. Thinking about "car life" for a year from now and with a smaller car. Appreciate learning from those like you who have gone b4 me. Have much to learn about power equipment for basic needs. Eager to hear about your next rig!

I love that you have strong storage containers on your roof rack instead of a Thule. Seems more practical to me.

Newly Updated Safety Suggestions; 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. 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 YouTubers sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with another traveler as I watched their YouTube 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 Carry Several Extra portable 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. 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 signal that can be used when boating or camping situations. There is also the Satellite communication devices, that can provide SOS emergency signal and GPS, and provide satellite text messaging capabilities anywhere. *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. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS emergency GPS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy Smoke, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful... *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras 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 *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed 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. Although, I just noticed your YouTube channel, and other similar channels. You seem Very Aware of your surroundings and Alert, and you may be aware of many of these suggestions, however, I Don’t know, so I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. Keep your vehicle gas filled 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, washer fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze. 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. 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... Peace and Wellbeing... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/06/2022, 10/02/2022 10/08/2022, 10/12/2022

Wonderful video, And fantastic advice ! "A place for everything, And everything in it's place" Words to live by ! Nice to see Blue getting better with the hammock. Love the way He looks at You when You talk to him. Love and Blessings to You and Yours

I love that you can do this full time. Camping or anything outdoors is my escape. I live vicariously through you and so happy for you and the fur pupper. I live near the blue ridge mountains in NC definitely recommend.

Just a thought-the baby wipes you are using could be a cause of the dermatitis...it seems to be in the same places I have seen you use them in your videos.

Drove from WA thru the dessert to AZ and back last week. Summer heat sleeping in an outback is no joke 😪

Great tips and video! We just did our first dry run of car camping as a couple in our SUV. We definitely felt the not staying organized thing. We have a better idea of what to do and bring next time. Can't wait to try again!

Thanks for sharing all these wonderful tips! The drone shots at the beginning of the video were spectacular!

Loving your adventures and Blue 🐕💕well he's such a beautiful and sweet buddy to have with you everywhere you go. I love how you always put his needs first and take such good care of him and he returns the favor. You can see his love and concern all the time. I'm really enjoying your channel! ❤️🖐️

Blue just chillin with the ball in his mouth 😎 lol!

You gave great tips, Maria. It was a great video. Thank you for sharing.

A visitor soon!?! Yay ❤️ Blue, you're such a good boy in the hammock! + the way he side eyes the camera as he walks by, too funny ❤️🐾❤️ (sometimes its all about blue for me 😊) Thanks for the tips (& sweet drone footage) Maria, its always nice having helpful advice along the way.

As an introvert your life seems very nice. I understand it probably doesn't always seem great to you but it must be pretty good because you are sticking with it. I'm 51, so much older than you. I lived in Atlanta and LA during my 20's And very early 30's. I was much less an introvert because I was young and pretty so socializing was easier because I got positive attention, haha. Anyway, you mentioned your mom, what do your parents and family think of your lifestyle choice? I'm old enough to be your mom and I would be so worried about my grown kid. I know my mom hated me living in LA even though she never said anything. I'm from NC so it was far from her. Take care, be safe, enjoy your adventure:)))

Super valuable tips, thanks! Love the "can't over plan" suggestion.

I love iced coffee. Black coffee with hazel nut milk instead of cow milk is so good ( I am a vegetarian, I try to avoid animal's products).

Great video and tips!👌 Thanks for sharing. JOY says HI to Blue!🐾

I need to look at getting a new mattress for my car camping setup. I’m currently using a old cot mattress that is decades old. Thanks for the tip to search for baby or kid mattress.

Awe Blue! Your everyone's favorite pup! I just love you. A nd you have an amazing momma.