The first two times we tried overnight RV camping in parking lots didn’t go so well so we were determined to finally make it work…but sadly, the third time wasn’t the charm. 😫 While we loved staying (and eating!) at Cracker Barrel, we had a huge mishap with our trailer that left us stranded in the cold.
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I just love all the videos and very jealous of everything you all do. You two have been to some very wonderful places I would love to go. Thanks so much for taking us along on your journey across the map so looking forward to seeing all the wonderful stuff you bring to the channel. Be safe out there
I took the fuse out of my car one so it would not start. I came back two weeks later, had the car towed to 2 different places. the 2nd place called me and said "If you put the FUSE back in it starts fine" 🙂 it happens
Mike is easy to remember too. Think about it
Sometimes van life isn't all that glamorous, thank you for showing us every aspect of van life
Who cares about calories 🎉
Oh my god that fried chicken looks GOOD. Stop torturing me!! LOL…😅
I had only seen Cracker Barrel in the south, but now they have them in Oregon!! Mind blown🤯
You learn a lot Rving. I have started with a 71 VW camper and ended with a 2016 42 ft 3 slides fifth wheel. Ya learn a lot each phase!
You should eat at Cracker Barrel as a courtesy for spending the night there.
That is so much like something I would do! I'm glad I'm not the only one that does that kind of dumb stuff. (And how could you do Cracker Barrel without hash brown casserole? Is that even legal? 🙂 )
That's funny as soon as you locked your camper from the inside I said to my self that would suck if you walked out and forgot to unlock it .then you go and do it …😁
If you haven't thought of a name for the trailer why not call it N.E.S.T. or Optimus? I bet you can guess why. But it seems perfect for it.
There are ZERO Cracker Barrels in Vermont, BTW.
The real beauty of staying overnight at a Cracker Barrel is that local law enforcement expects to see RVs parked there. A commonly accepted practice using Cracker Barrels is to try and time your arrival at about closing time (9PM Sunday-Thursday, 10PM Fridays and Saturdays) and do your best to be on your way around opening time at 7AM.
The objective is to enjoy their hospitality for a good night’s rest, not move in and set up camp.
And yes, be aware there are sprinklers that can come on at around 3AM and park accordingly.
We went to the USA in Sep, and it was Christmas theme at the Cracker Barrel too. So I wonder if it's all year around ? 😀
Here's a tip to get the tank on your travel trailer filled. Call a gas place that services on site propane tanks and have them send out a truck to fill your main tank.
Don’t count calories when you go to Cracker Barrel, it’s rude
Bad idea locking door like that. What about a fire and you can't get out. Fix things like that immediately.
Cool video. Buy a couple of lanyards to hold keys around neck. Never have to worry. Mangione locksmith was not to far from you. That was my Cracker Barrel neighborhood store. Always great food and service there. Safe travels 🙏
really cool video and I love your camper! If someone has not already said this, the keyless entry is super easy to install took me about 20 minutes tops. I love it now I don’t know how I went without it for these years.
Thanks for confirming this. I have also heard from many people that Cracker Barrel is one of the best places for spontaneous Boondocking situations.
Wow, I've never seen anything like this before. There are people who are obsessed with calories. What do you do when it comes to apple pie or the American dream root beer float, yummy!?
Eric and his bed head! I guess he didn’t read comments about a haircut. 😊😊❤ we are just commenting because it is the mother in us.❤️
Ditch the beer and eat the food!😮
I love Cracker Barrel. I remember a time, back in the early 1990’s, that you could not find a Cracker Barrel north of southern Ohio.
When woke people go camping
Pro tip, from some real full timers, they all HAVE RV SPOTS, PARK IN THE LINES NOT ACROSS THEM, STOP MESSING THIS UP FOR THE REST OF US, safe travels
I think u left NY just in time, since they were just hit with all that snow.
On the very first trip I took in my motorhome, the wind blew my door shut and I was officially locked out. That taught me VERY quickly to hide a spare key on the underbelly. After I traded my motorhome for a travel trailer, I thought I was safe from that lock-out concern, because It has a keypad lock. Nope. I, once again, got locked out, cuz the lock got stuck and the pin code wouldn’t work. Like you, I had my phone with me, so I googled the brand of the lock, called customer service and learned that “stuck” means the door isn’t fully closed somehow (how does that even happen?) and by pushing on the door and simultaneously tapping in my pin code, the keypad would magically work again. Thank Goodness!! I quickly got back on the road, but MAN! Getting locked out is super stress inducing, right?
Its not overnight camping, its overnight parking. And not all allow it. Go inside and ask. I always call ahead. I've come across several that did not allow overnight parking.
Have you guys taken the MBTI(meyers briggs Personality type indicator) ?
Sorry, nobody goes to Cracker barrel and counts calories, as usual the skinnyest people in the room are counting calories, was not entertaining, just annoying!
If this Endless Adventure gig doesn't work out maybe you can become RV thieves. You have all this experience breaking into yours 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just came to say chicken fried steak is literally the only thing I order when I randomly go to Cracker Barrel. Plus biscuits with gravy.
camping in a parking lot?
I think u did a huge plug for Cracker Barrel, bc it totally made me want to go eat there and I have not eaten there in years.
Happy Thanksgiving and Have and Merry Christmas
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 YouTube 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 YouTubers 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 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
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.
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,
11/15/2022, 11/18/2022