Safe travels, and I'll be back soon! Merry Christmas
@raystanton23821 сағат бұрын
I went through TWO Renogy 40 amp dc to dc chargers in less than 2 years. The first one lasted almost 10 months. When I bought the second one I also got an extended warranty. The second one failed almost one year later and I got my money back and bought a Litime 60 amp (much better build quality) and so far its been fine.
@SpikedVanlife20 сағат бұрын
I've been debating, and I'm thinking of going to victron. There's no sense to replace it every year... I'm already out in the first purchase, and the 50a would be much more reliable. Not to mention, it connects bluetooth to the solar controllers and my phone.
@leeinwisКүн бұрын
'What we have here is a failure to communicate" 😏.
@Bookwerm65Күн бұрын
Nice to get back to nature
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
Agreed!
@ThecohotwitcherКүн бұрын
I went on Sunday and caught over 10 coho at the spawning channel all in the mouth with roe you should go try it again
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
Oh wow. I thought the run was done. Nice job. But by the time i get back from okanagan for Christmas. I'll be steelhead fishing!
@nion940Күн бұрын
you did good job. I'm gonna love your Video
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel.
@Shawn-ts4jwКүн бұрын
Replace it with a Victron 50A one, Renogy is not very good.
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
Absolutely. Probably will do that. Cheaper in the long run.
@nion940Күн бұрын
The fish was truly giant 😮. I never watch any fish like this in Normal water.
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
The Fraser River is truly amazing water to fish. That's for sure! It's going to be tough to beat that record, catching 5 pound rainbows like I'm used to!
@YreneDeeКүн бұрын
Truck stops are great for showers, some have washing machines and Internet.
@SpikedVanlifeКүн бұрын
And a place to charge a laptop/ jackery box as well
@leanneforsberg6152Күн бұрын
Wow!
@MikeTython3692 күн бұрын
Cool video man! No need to go to the gym when you can just fish for sturgeon! 💪👍
@SpikedVanlife2 күн бұрын
I know, right? The workout is built in! 😄
@MikeTython3692 күн бұрын
Watch out! They might be "drones"! 😜😨🤯👀
@SpikedVanlife2 күн бұрын
lol, could be some UFO. who knows!
@MikeTython3692 күн бұрын
@ 👽🛸👽🛸👽
@randomstuff46023 күн бұрын
Seen u at rolly today cheers
@SpikedVanlife3 күн бұрын
On the moped? Welcome to the channel!
@Swaydiz3 күн бұрын
Another excellent video Steve! Kept me engaged throughout and I’m not even into fishing. You’re so talented with your style of editing. And of course, congrats on landing an even bigger Sturgeon! Enjoy your day.
@SpikedVanlife3 күн бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate that! That means a lot! Although. I think the Sturgeon did all the heavy lifting lol!
@DesignwithShah3 күн бұрын
Hey, you’re great at quick learning! The video is exciting, and the thumbnail is eye-catching. However, the main element in the thumbnail could stand out more. The fish should have been zoomed in and brought closer to make it easier for viewers to notice the giant fish. Hope for the best
@SpikedVanlife3 күн бұрын
It helps to have some guidance! I'll keep that in mind for next time! Thank you!
@SuperBlobsterMan4 күн бұрын
I have the 40A version. It could be an issue with the trigger voltage that turns on the charger. Did you check you are getting voltage at the small terminals? It should be the terminal D+ on the side furthest from the output cables, you might be able to pull the green block off and check it that way.
@SpikedVanlife4 күн бұрын
@SuperBlobsterMan I'll check it out! But the green light is on, which gives the system the green light to turn on. Should be easy to check! It doesn't really pull power from the wire rather than just a signal to tell it to turn on
@DesignwithShah4 күн бұрын
Nice improvement in your video presentation. keep it up...
@SpikedVanlife4 күн бұрын
@@DesignwithShah thank you!
@bananabreadguy79604 күн бұрын
Thats awesome. This reminds me Jeremy Wade and river monsters. I have this urge just to fish these absolute beasts.
@SpikedVanlife4 күн бұрын
Absolutely. It's such an amazing experience! It's well worth making a trip!
@nion9405 күн бұрын
I think Van life can be a true adventure. I will definitely try van as a home.
@SpikedVanlife5 күн бұрын
Cool thing about vanlife is that you can still go to work like a normal person. On your weekends you don't have to pack anything to go camping or enjoy something hours away and still be ready to go to work Monday after showering at the gym!
@zpaperboy5 күн бұрын
Next I teach you how to tie and save you a ton of money.
@SpikedVanlife5 күн бұрын
Tie flies? Heck yes. Just need to pickup a nice used kit with all the material for the right price! I'm running out of fishing gear too lol. No more 12 lbs flurocarbon and just about out of 15 lbs mono. It gets Pretty pricey fishing over 3 months straight!
@BuleBadot5 күн бұрын
Greetings, the view is very beautiful, what area is that, I'm very happy, keep up the spirit, 👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻
@SpikedVanlife5 күн бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate that! I'm currently living in Mission B.C. but this location that im fishing, the person who shared this location asked me not to share. I'll respect their request to prevent poachers from overwhelming the area.
@jaizz44956 күн бұрын
very nice content i am video editor from india.. and i was going to search on about knee pain because i am working 15 hours a day sitting on a chair.. and i saw your video on my feed... never give up I'll watch your content when you upload ( sorry for the bad english)
@SpikedVanlife5 күн бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate that. I'm glad you found me, enjoy the content! Knee pain sucks. I feel yea!
@DesignwithShah6 күн бұрын
You’re a quick learner! Over the past couple of days, I’ve been watching and commenting on your videos, and many of them are now appearing in my suggestions. It’s exciting to see noticeable improvements in your recent content, and I’m thrilled to see your channel gaining more subscribers and views. Your effort to incorporate facial expressions in this video is fantastic! However, I feel the thumbnail could have been better balanced. A 60/40 ratio-40% for the facial expression and 60% for the content theme-might have worked more effectively. Wishing you continued success!
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
@DesignwithShah I'll keep playing with it. And see how the algorithm plays my videos. It's so weird that videos i expect to get 50 views get 700. And videos i expect to get 1000s, only get 20. The tips should help get them seen a little better. I'll Always continue to improve and find fascinating ways to create entertaining content. 😀
@Bookwerm656 күн бұрын
Very cool, and interesting, such a very old species.
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
@@Bookwerm65 agreed. Pretty cool looking
@carefreehighway6 күн бұрын
At many launches in north Florida you’ll see a memorial for the people , ,young and old , that have been killed by the jumping sturgeon living in these rivers as they cruise along in their boats. They sure are a big , beautiful and ancient fish and fit right in with the biggest of reptiles the alligators and relatives of elephants the manatee, all that make Florida’s rivers and lakes their home . And if you’re lucky you may even find a fossil tooth of another prehistoric monster that once inhabited these rivers , the mighty Megalodon ! 🦈
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the little information from another part of the world! The captain was telling me sometime ago the sturgeon actually jumped on the boat for a few seconds and just about knocked one of his buddies on their boat! Quite the impressive story to tell. Including my first encounter with these giants! I could imagine the stories some of the old timers could tell us about their run ins with sturgeon!
@DesignwithShah6 күн бұрын
The fish are absolutely massive! This video brought back memories of watching the Fishing Monster series on National Geographic as a child. I used to enjoy that show so much. The hook of this video was incredibly engaging!
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
That's Exactly why I took down the original, and took the time to write a good hook, and I'm glad you liked it, I did watch some, and enjoyed some of the monsters on the national geographic as well. and never thought I, of all people, would be doing such amazing things and have amazing opportunities to do them! and Pretty thankful to the captain and hope to make a long time friend with him, hes such an amazing guide!!
@DesignwithShah6 күн бұрын
@@SpikedVanlife From exploring your channel and reading the comments, it’s clear you have a real passion for fishing. Your experience in video creation really shines through. With a few small adjustments, your chanel could see a significant boost. Improving your CTR and average views would take your success to the next level. By the way, I’ve designed a thumbnail for this video. I hope you’ll like it! Let me know where I can send it. Wishing you all the best!
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
@DesignwithShah I'll gladly check it out! And see how it looks. Maybe I can incorporate it into my new thumbnails for the new videos. I've done a little bit. And tried staying away from bright colours and too much text. Keeping it simple with a good catchphrase. there are many ways to contact me. If you look in the channel description you can find links to Instagram, Facebook, discord and x. Or you can send it to [email protected] if you prefer
@Swaydiz6 күн бұрын
An amazing fishing trip and congratulations on catching the 7’9” beast!!
@SpikedVanlife6 күн бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated! She sure was a big one! We'll maybe see if I can beat that Record!
@DesignwithShah7 күн бұрын
I hope your suggestions will be helpful to the viewers. Adding suitable background music while you speak in your videos can make your words flow more smoothly. Background music plays a key role in keeping the audience engaged. If you have any questions related to hooks, thumbnails, or content, feel free to reach out. As a virtual assistant, I help with these aspects. Thank you!
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
That's amazing.i usually only add music to content that I'm not narrating or speaking. But if i got music. I'll lower the volume. But I'll give it a shot! Thanks for the suggestions. I've been looking into KZbin videos about hooks as well. It's much appreciated. Hope I can put some new techniques to use! Thank you!
@DesignwithShah7 күн бұрын
@@SpikedVanlife I'm glad to see your enthusiasm for working on the ideas I shared. I'm sure you'll go far. It was a pleasure connecting with you.
@DesignwithShah7 күн бұрын
Your storytelling is amazing, and the videography is quite impressive as well. Over the last few days, I have watched a few of your videos. You do a great job of bringing out the adventure in your journeys. You could enhance your video hooks and thumbnails a bit more to improve CTR (click-through rate) and average view duration, which will help bring more impressions to your videos. I’ve subscribed, and I wish you all the best!
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
Thank you very much. That's Something I've been struggling with. Occasionally I struggle thumbnails. Picking one that suits the video but attracts new viewers and I spend a lot of time on it. Sometimes it's a quick picture and off to bed. Sometimes I like to try new technique. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes it's hard. I hope to continue to grow and learn. I appreciate the comment and hope your day goes well.
@DesignwithShah7 күн бұрын
@@SpikedVanlife Certain specific aspects need to be kept in mind for thumbnails, such as facial expressions, bold fonts, the right photo, and a hook line.
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
@DesignwithShah i did play with the idea of adding facial shots and expressions. I'll keep playing with that idea. Thanks for the great suggestions! The right photo is where I struggle the most. What's going to represent everything you see in this video 😆
@coniferousbug23957 күн бұрын
I just hope your channel would flyhigh 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 keep up the good work
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
Aww thanks man. I appreciate that. I hope it continues to grow into an awesome little SpikedVanlife community we can all be proud of!
@TheHerpZrule7 күн бұрын
Hey man, I liked and subscribed. I enjoy your matter-of-fact way of addressing things and look forward to watching you accomplish your goals
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel. Thank you! Much appreciated and i hope you enjoy!
@danielwheatley25257 күн бұрын
Hello there buddy, my name is daniel and I just subscribed to your channel. Let me start out by saying.I'm very happy that you were able to get disability. I live in a small r, v, and i'm basically in the same situation that you are. I do have some sleep issues. But my biggest issue is that i've had two open heart surgeries, and i'm currently in heart failure, which i'm on medication for. I have been fighting for disability for over three years now and have been denied all three times. It's probably because I live in florida.And the laws may be different. Either way, it's just refreshing to see someone in my same situation receiving something monetarily. I also have fibromyalgia, enlarge joint arthritis.So I understand waking up in pain and paying for things that you have done the day before. Any advice on your disability journey for me would be greatly appreciated. I wish you all the best out there. My friend and I hope you enjoy. All that life has to offer.It's been a wonderful trip so far. I'm truly grateful for all that i'm able to do. I'm glad I came across your channel. Have a good day my friend.
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
Very much appreciated. Thank you Daniel. It was a difficult journey and I did forget to mention arthritis as well as learning disability. I'm not sure what the process is in the states, but here, I had a professional help me with the forms, basically what's like on my worst day and my struggles that I overcome everyday. Then I was approved. And it's a lifetime type. I'll always have it as a backup. I'm glad you were able to find my channel and see my journey, and I'm happy to share my experiences! Hope you enjoy my content. Have a great rest of your day. And safe travels!
@danielwheatley25257 күн бұрын
@SpikedVanlife yeah, it's just pretty cool that I found a channel that I can relate to. It seems to me that you have a great attitude.And yeah, I'll be checking out your channel. I hope that you and your channel continue to prosper.Be safe my friend.
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
@danielwheatley2525 thank you so much. And I wish the best for you! Positive attitude is a must for a happy life. There's a ton of great content. Although my editing skills have greatly increased lol. But really cool video shots of my travels. Stay safe!
@rojoontour7 күн бұрын
Hey Spiike, I want to say hello form the Netherlands (EU) this is the first time I watched your content, I see you're living in Canada in BC? thanks for sharing
@SpikedVanlife7 күн бұрын
Yea, welcome to the channel. I'm hanging out the fraser valley where it's nice and warm
@rojoontour5 күн бұрын
@@SpikedVanlife years ago, we went to this Fraser area, very beautiful indeed
@SpikedVanlife5 күн бұрын
@@rojoontour I'm loving it. My little winter escape.
@yanzhao72987 күн бұрын
You need to be reviewed by SS and will be. You are fishing and worried about your body…. check yourself before you wreck yourself
@Aaron-tv6fs8 күн бұрын
Thank you. I accidentally turned it to the temp mode and this helped me change mine back. Ty
@SpikedVanlife8 күн бұрын
@@Aaron-tv6fs glad you got it worked out! Instructions that came in the box are hard to understand lol
@zpaperboy8 күн бұрын
Nice to see you starting to get into a few.
@SpikedVanlife8 күн бұрын
Yeah. It's exciting for sure. Just need a nice clean one to keep!
@whitewhiteboy898 күн бұрын
Gross. You killed an old boot, that meat is trash. Good for surgeon bait, that's about it. "Red and black throw it back, chrome bring it home".
@SpikedVanlife8 күн бұрын
I'll keep that in mind! Nice catch phrase, I think fate led me to sturgeon fishing, lol 👌
@kyguyy8 күн бұрын
Congrats brother, enjoy the hunt.
@SpikedVanlife8 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm excited for the next one.
@Bookwerm659 күн бұрын
You were diagnosed with arthritis in your hips at 17 years old also
@SpikedVanlife9 күн бұрын
Yea I forgot to mention that lol
@Swaydiz10 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing these great tips. Much appreciated.
@SpikedVanlife10 күн бұрын
@Swaydiz you're very welcome! Glad to help!
@theunaccompaniedsenior11 күн бұрын
In Google Earth, looking down on a city or town, you can easily spot those areas of OLDER residential development by their more extensive tree canopy. In these older neighbourhoods, many homes were built without garages (because they were walking distance to everything at the time they were built), so they have boulevard parking instead. Scoot down to street level to see the vehicles actually parked there, and to check out parking regulation signage. This technique is particularly practical in the winter months, when you want to park UNDER something to cut off longwave radiation (heat) loss from the roof of your vehicle. This technique is not advised if you're hauling a trailer, or if you're in anything bigger than a regular passenger car.
@SpikedVanlife11 күн бұрын
Great advice! I avoid parking close to the eyesight of single family homes. A lot of the places in vancouver have local residents only signs. But if you're tired and got no where else. It would be a last resort.
@l-cranchjustthinking830211 күн бұрын
How do you make a living? Looks like fun but you gotta pay the bills at some point!!
@SpikedVanlife11 күн бұрын
I'll get into the details in a video one day. I'm on disability. It is cheaper to live in a van than it is to rent.
@l-cranchjustthinking830210 күн бұрын
@@SpikedVanlife My next question, which is logical to me, is what do you do all day? I'm retired and have a small farm. If I am not busy every day doing something productive, I simply go nuts!! Looks like you have a lot of time on your hands.
@SpikedVanlife10 күн бұрын
@l-cranchjustthinking8302 Today, I'll be going through hours of footage to make a huge sturgeon video. Which will take better part of today. I chose youtube because of its diversity in my personal skills. I love computers, cameras, nature, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping. So if I'm not recording, I'm making movies. Occasionally, I'll take a break and watch some TV show. Each episode takes about 3-5 hours to edit.