Beginner Car Camping Mistakes To Avoid

[@SoulQuJo]

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.

[@traci635]

Going back and watching the older videos, Maria absolutely loves her Roaming lifestyle. The very simple things in life sure makes her happy. Thank you for sharing Maria

[@goodykei]

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

[@kelseyclontz9611]

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.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

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!

[@lifemyway200]

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

[@zoey8834]

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

[@jasonsandifer3250]

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 KZbinrs 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 KZbin 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 KZbin 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

[@rameshat21]

Such a comprehensive list! Super useful. Some important points i dont see covered elsewhere. Appreciate you putting in the time to write this out. Thank you!.

[@jasonsandifer3250]

@@rameshat21 Thank your so much for your reply, I appreciate your response, it was helpful and very Encouraging. I wrote all these Safety suggestions to Be of Help and service to People who Travel, Explore, Camp, Hike or Stay, or Live in their Vehicle’s. I have made some more suggestions where that came from, my mind is constantly Thinking of how to Be a Help to others and Prevent Unnecessary Problems Anyway, I Hope that someone reading this will Benefit from these Safety suggestions. Take Care and God Bless Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 4/21/2023

[@track1009]

Never seen such a long message 😲...👍

[@thecoolchicks01]

thank you super helpful in anticipation for my first trip! some things I overlooked getting like a fire extinguisher & walkie talkies

[@sugarology]

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.

[@teresap.5991]

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! ❤️🖐️

[@popspops3795]

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

[@gregsepaniac8966]

Nice video!

[@roxanes43]

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

[@tay6410]

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

[@shalawndudley2094]

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

[@EricandAmyTravels]

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!

[@ericstrauch3215]

Great video! Mid '80's in Oregon? Come to the East Coast see what humidity does to the same temp!

[@arweninnj]

LOL! I was thinking the same. Mid-80's is "triple digits"? 🤣

[@thanhhoale3886]

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).

[@susanlester1]

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:)))

[@flyinhawaiian7226]

She never answered

[@sonjiadihigo8378]

If she's with her dog..she isn't alone..dogs are a person's best friend❤

[@jostockton.]

​@@flyinhawaiian7226 she's busy lol and she doesn't have to answer.

[@oceanwatersandblue]

YUM! I thought I was the only person that loved mustard that much..

[@Random-Wanderer232]

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.

[@JOYsCAmpeR_ADV]

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

[@mikeydog1000]

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

[@MaryOKC]

Yeah true that,..I planned for months and then went shopping and started my build, returned stuff, bought wood, returned wood, then figured it out and it all came together in two days after planning, replanning, and building. I love my vehicle setup for car camping now plus it’s a great bug out vehicle in the event of a hurricane. Be safe! See you on the road perhaps.

[@DanDrippy]

Rip Blue. It's so amazing to see how far you've come.

[@heatherw260]

Bro ya should’ve come to the Bighorns- I live your same lifestyle, a woman and her dog but I live it at 9,000 feet in July & Aug.. high temps only in the 60s & 70s

[@carolynelliott5135]

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.

[@Pinkdskoolerweller]

I miss the old you but everyone got change some day and grow up meaning said you came a long way and you made your lifestyle grow and I’m proud of you ❤ keep going and don’t stop I love your videos and I love to see where you’re next step is in that lifestyle and how far that you going take it keep moving forward and god bless you and your two little pups and lol happy Mother day

[@thanhhoale3886]

How do you like Oregon? How about Washington state? Have you been there? I think I will like Washington state because I heard it rains a lot there, and I love the rain and snow. I do not like Summer time that much. I would rather live in the cold weather and keep myself warm than hot season. Do you enjoy living in your car? Is it your choice or because you have no option? But overall, it looks to me like you really enjoy the way you're living right now with your dog. Very soon, some time in Sept. I will start living in my car also. I am trying to get rid of all my stuffs, my junks before I go on my new adventure living in my moving home (my car). Hopefully, everything will work out alright for me. The most important to me is I am praying for my safety and for peace. I wish myself luck !!!

[@hsoderberg6505]

She was in WA very recently. Check out some of her videos prior to this one.

[@OurSimpleLyfe]

what cooler do you have please? Great video.

[@jasonjones5213]

Excellent tips, another good video.

[@sparkomatic100]

HA! Its time for me to get to work... Then maria goes straight to the hammock scene! I love it.. ha

[@CookingbyCampsite]

I’m getting an Aussie! His name will be Sydney. Get it? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Random-Wanderer232]

🤣❤️🐾

[@roamingreckless]

Wait Erik are you really getting an Aussie? lol

[@CookingbyCampsite]

@@roamingreckless yes, but I decided not to adopt the one I sent you the video of. I’m going to wait until I’m about to leave Texas.

[@roamingreckless]

@@CookingbyCampsite Smart!

[@perezmaximus]

Great vid for beginners and let me say you have the most beautiful bewitching eyes i've seen.

[@TheSt1ngRay]

Love the Michigangster sticker! I take it you are from Michigan? I am planning to start car camping thanks for the info.

[@denisedevaughn544]

I car camped for a month from Colorado to Jasper Canada. Every morning that was the first thing I did was make my bed and put everything away. Organization is so important. Having a place for your keys. I used a carabiner and clipped my keys to my driver side head rest.

[@adavis1585]

I’d love to hear about some of your deep water experiences

[@jakelittle359]

so cool what you are doing cheers from rocky mountins alberta

[@daewalker3892]

Ok, I actually learned something, or at least you confirmed what I thought. Thank you for that.

[@disabledflybaby3601]

Congratulations on the 14k

[@DesertPackrat]

I have a tricolor mini Aussie. Aren’t they great?

[@roamingreckless]

the BEST!

[@lisaevansmusic]

Your dog is so cute!!! 🤗

[@ScotTheGr8]

How do you keep your electronics safe? When I drive around on car camping trips, I bring camera gear and always end up dragging it with me everywhere I walk to because I worry about it being stolen from the car. Do you have concerns of someone breaking a window and grabbing stuff? Or do you always Hang near your car?

[@willdrivesu7914]

Depending on your car, there are lockable storage options for keeping things secure. It also helps to store things out of sight so they can't look in and see the secure storage. I'm planning a build for my vehicle and one of the things I'm going to do is have a false bottom where I store my clothing, big enough for a laptop and other electronics. So even if they get in, they're not going to give the clothes bin a hard look and shouldn't notice this.

[@wextremeart4399]

So what happened to the fan because now u got a riobe

[@kaitlyng.473]

Omg Blue doesn’t have any teeth! I’m assuming from chewing on tennis balls? They’re like sandpaper to teeth!

[@marieguillot8835]

Hey! Love your videos and vibe. What brand are your boots?

[@roamingreckless]

Thank you, They’re linked in my description!

[@FlowerzWild7021]

Does a platform *really* create space? I haven't tried it, and it would seem I'm in a much bigger car, 7 seater SUV, but it seems to me you waiste space with a platform, rather than creating it. I understand the thinking behind it, but I think the platform is deceptive.

[@biggmommadogacademy7935]

Ever got a mouse in Rue? That's my biggest fear lol.

[@denisedevaughn544]

I got a mouse in a garage. Every morning there was poop around. Finally caught the little bugger in a bag. Oh he made a nest under the seat. Pretty soon the potential for babies. It can happen.

[@georgehouse4747]

Hey Maria.. Thanks for the great videos.i was able to learn some good things from watching.. I just wanted to wish you and Blue a safe and pleasant journey with whatever it may be.I know you have a ton of followers and support.. but like I said I hope you The best And that All goes well for you.. do TC and again it was a pleasure watching and like I said before you do Rock ✌️ TC and only the best.. George ✌️

[@swl6218]

You need a little solar car shower. Research? Your reckless, you learn on the go, its the Maria way lol

[@ctbabe7]

I have the exact same fan!

[@joshd6876]

Hey Blue!

[@medic13601]

Zyrtec is great for allergic reactions works better than benadryl.

[@mirrorizen]

Can’t wait to live like this

[@KatrinaKingsOfLeon]

went to the description looking for the hammock link and found just about everything But....anyone know where it's from?!

[@roamingreckless]

The brand is ENO, you can get them at REI

[@NancyMoody-ec7wt]

I don’t see where you mentioned the name of your fan that you love so much I would like to get one myself if anyone knows

[@joelogger88]

This summer was a bitch wasn't it. I'm in West Texas and the outlook is for highs of 95 and not rain in sight for the next couple of weeks. Autumn? Only in your dreams. You should have went to Canada and kept going north until you found the Arctic circle. About the only relief you would find in August this year.

[@nestorosicho1910]

Good

[@desiree5008]

Lol if youre trying to beat the heat, dont come to Cali 🥵

[@desiree5008]

Drive along the Cali coast to stay cool

[@avsinghkahlon9999]

Blue is lucky. He gets so many hugs and kisses from you

[@rouseyournicholls]

Thanks for sharing.

[@travelingsloth5054]

I love that fan! One of the best things I’ve gotten for my car camping adventures

[@Stealthnomad007]

Your cooking style cracks me up...s8milar to mine. Simple...looks like you need more protein. Lo l

[@cindypylant]

So you have said that blue loves the water and that it is very warm right now I don't understand why you wouldn't do dispersed camping near some kind of water a lake river Creek there's water all over Oregon I don't go camping unless there's water nearby then again I don't Camp when it's cold out like you like either really enjoying your content though

[@GoTerry]

I’ve never seen Chicken Skin before… hopefully you’ll get over it (by now you probably are) but if you don’t… I wanna see it.. promise not to make too much fun , hehehe

[@Newhouse846]

The first mistake was putting mustard on your sami 😂

[@GarouLady]

Skip to @10:00 to get through all the useless vloging stuff. I came for beginner mistakes not to hear someone's blah blah blah whining for the first 10 minutes 0f a 18 minute video.

[@traci635]

Then don't watch! The rest of us like what Maria has to say 👍

[@sueallison4841]

Thank you. I was about to check out early.

[@rickgrant5844]

Chica you'll be fine but I like your attitude And I love your spirit And I love your spirit I'm an old man she's a lot not a lot However you're making your money is cool it is cool it looks like you're really enjoying yourself yourself and you're just showing the world some beautiful places here in the United States And you seem to be real like you're not putting on a neck I hope you're near rig is a little more Premier and if L someday I hit the road Hey run into yeah oh barbecue some steaks

[@galethompson5576]

Possibly hives

[@raphaelklietmann5529]

really love your big, dark eyes

[@radney1969]

You need to do some modeling. You are stunning.

[@barbarakuhn3239]

He's like no I don't like the hammock still it's just your In it and I want to be near you so I have no choice

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Hi

[@JennyLong-nj5xe]

My dad had a female red heeler & we named her Shiela cause Aussie girls are Shiela’s

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi whatcha up to hope all is well hugs prayers 4 healing and unspoken also prayers 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping in the name of the Creator God and Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall and give blue hug too also don't 4get the bear spray there's bears and cougars out there in the woods and keep on keeping on many blessings 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@wockyslush666]

Usually when someone looks up a video asking for advice they should find a video containing advice. Watched for 5 min. Change title to day in the life or something

[@susiealamillo5140]

It also could have been the river water. Huuum

[@MindfulObservers]

🙏💙

[@thedcfgrp938]

COLD CHICKEN?

[@matthewbeckett7722]

Lucky 🐩

[@joyrenenardozzi6226]

One minute of music…time to move onto the next video

[@moonpeach4684]

👍🏼

[@felixcat9455]

Second!

[@Random-Wanderer232]

We're old news 🤣❤️

[@felixcat9455]

@@Random-Wanderer232 no. I might be but you aren’t. You have received the most number of hearts from roaming reckless. True though her subscribers are getting too fast.

[@punjabseth260]

🌼👌🏻

[@raymondvelez5173]

🇵🇷👍🤗😋😀😎

[@kevinwelsh7490]

starts at 11:30 after dog molesting. The mistake is: don't let your car get messy.

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

First;)

[@JoeGoesOutside]

Yep!

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

😂😂😂

[@randygerber8184]

Cut your videos from 18 minutes to 10 minutes! Will help!

[@keither_1976]

C’mon 8 min into your video and your still rambling on with no tips. 👎🏻

[@soggywaflz]

don't waste your time with this video

[@elcairo11]

great video , except for the fucking dog, what's up with people and there dogs on camping ,

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

What’s wrong with that?? Most people who have dogs go camping with them…especially if your a lone female! Dogs love going on adventures!!!

[@frankc6430]

can you imagine if they told you ,you are allergic to Blue !... lol ... I would still keep both of my dogs but will need to change some habits I guess !