Cheap Van Life Living $18 a Month Rent in New Mexico

[@jacktyler7599]

Brian, I applaud this series you are doing. Since you've just kicked it off, a suggestion for you: splice in an occasional graphic or map of an area you are presenting on video to provide that 'bigger picture'. A bit of extra editing workload, I realize...but usually there are such signs, graphic displays and brochures that would help build that conceptual orientation you are trying to create for the viewer. And thank you for addressing the 'just show up' campers like us. Beach side lounging, indeed!

[@silby77]

My husband and I have developed a plan for us and our 11 year old daughter to be fully nomad within three years. Thanks to you, Bob, and the rest of the video/film crew for these helpful videos. We plan on mainly staying in New Mexico and Arizona but also traveling. My daughter really wants to see the ocean and I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest when I traveled there about 25 years ago. We currently live in Kentucky and my husband has never been further than Tennessee and my daughter has never been out of the tri-state area. We tent camp frequently as a family and want more out of life! I am a true nomad at heart and my daughter was born with the same spirit longing to travel and explore!

[@marcycollinshtd4life]

You will love it. And your daughter will learn so much more then she would in a classroom. The three years I got to do it with my parents were the best years of my teens. It's also something I will never forget.

[@maureenlongton6268]

Have you seen video from cheaprvling

[@bigjoe4705]

I grew up going to Blue Water Lake!!!! My grandpa was the only dentist in Grants for many many years!

[@bigjoe4705]

Oh!!! Don’t miss the “ice cave” at Blue Water Lake! It’s an old volcanic cave but really neat!!

[@bigjoe4705]

@@lawanafolmar9107 it’s been years since I’ve been but it’s really something to see at least once!

[@morphergaming0531]

Brian, another great video. Bob and you have similar styles in that you deliver facts, data, and information that is clear and honest. Its refreshing to have a dependable source that is delivered with humor and kindness instead the "youtuber ego and BS artistry" so many fill their videos with. Thank you for all the hard work you put into a production. I appreciate your shared wisdom and knowledge of the lifestyle from you and Bob. Much love guys.

[@muggywebster1117]

Thank you for sharing! You were very thorough and I really appreciate the Information especially the cellphone reception, the bathrooms, as well as the amenities in town. This video really gives you a sense of the park. Very well done!! I can't wait to see more of these videos on NM State Parks. I am planning on being there for a month next spring.

[@colleencarr3470]

Thx for a great rundown of the park, showing all the important features. Always helpful to talk about the elevation & how that affects weather.

[@brianleonard6885]

Brian, you're nailing it! So much wonderful information and great video in Total. We are so blessed to have you. Rock on brother.

[@FrugalRVGal]

I just recently bought the New Mexico park pass. My reservations are made for 6 of the state parks. Heading to New Mexico next week.

[@beth.icanfly3983]

Great overview of the park! I'm glad you're doing this series. It's really helpful when planning ahead. The canyon trail looked like a lovely hike!

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Thanks for the memories. When I was a boy, our family had a cabin there. We had two horses there, "Bucky" & "Silver"🐴🐎. Happy Trails y'all.🤠

[@OkieJammer2736]

SO HELPFUL to see the NM annual pass in action. THANK YOU!

[@becs2272]

I'm not a nomad but dream of it. This series is awesome in that it really gives great ideas hopefully more travels in the future that I hope to do. Thanks so much!

[@nomadxtena]

Brian, I just wanted to say you are a real asset to the channel. Much as I love Bob, he's been overworking himself for years and needs the downtime. You bring a fresh perspective especially for those of us who want to travel more and don't mind staying in campgrounds. I especially appreciate this new series because I've been wanting to get a New Mexico state park pass myself. It's great to get a visual preview of some of the parks beforehand.

[@craighowell684]

Wow! Thanks for the great review! I'm looking forward to seeing more reviews of NM State Parks.

[@marielinejuillard9495]

Thank you for the tour. We have the pass but didn't visit this one yet. We stay a week at Ute lake, very peaceful, we really enjoyed it.

[@jollymatilda5890]

This is a wonderful series Brian and CRVL Crew. It's a beautiful SP. Great review of the facilities. I would definitely like to stay here in the future. Thank you. ❤

[@stephanywilkes3598]

Always such lucid, helpful, succinct yet thorough information. Thank you, Brian!

[@rndmparker561]

Thanks for this video. I can never learn enough about life on the road, even if some is review. It's always helpful. That's for using your time to help others. It's much appreciated.

[@annmarie9213]

I just bought the New Mexico pass and I'm looking forward to staying at these many parks! Thank you for the review of the Bluewater Lake State Park. Are you reviewing any of the other parks? I see people talking about a "series" on the NM parks. It really helps to see what the parks are like and get a run down of what's available. THANKS AGAIN!

[@julysanchez-sadowski7086]

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! I live in Albuquerque and sadly didn't know about the State Parks pass until your first video on it. Maybe we'll see you down the road as we start to explore and camp. Safe Travels.

[@donEvans27]

Navy showers are the worst, but soap takes 20 seconds minimum to do it’s job, so maybe a better way to get clean. A 1,200 year drought should also be kept in mind.

[@nmr3352]

Brian, thank you for spending an entire day and more making this lovely info-travelogue for us. This park looks so clean and pristine, a real gem.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

This is such a great option for nomads and dirt cheap! Thanks Brian

[@andiamoherewego]

Thanks for the video. I am planning to be in New Mexico in September and October, this was a big help.

[@ivanhawkins3552]

Congrats 🍾

[@DMRSIX]

Excellent!! Thank you Brian! You answered ALL my questions! Wonderful content! 🙌😊🙌

[@moshelehmann7539]

It's also great that at the trailhead, there is a faucet for water to fill up before your hike.

[@IvyRosethebus]

This is a brilliant set of videos! I am loving it, thank you.

[@jamesbryan4373]

Very good review of Bluewater Park and am looking forward to your upcoming reviews.

[@Micki.R]

NM is one of our poorest states but has so many beautiful places.

[@qnslanman]

@@nonyabizness.original From your reply It shows you are familiar with NM Parks. Could you tell me in your experience how dog friendly NM state parks are? Thanks.

[@ellafields9424]

I visited and was camp host in NM state parks with my 🐕 Leash is required of course. I bought land in SW NM 22yrs ago as the climate has 4 gentle seasons and Gila Wilderness is close by 😘.. Not a bad place to hang out for couple decades.

[@michellel9764]

How long consecutively can you stay at this camp site? Do they track it. Thank you. I think most sites are two weeks then you have to move.

[@lynnmckenzie4841]

Thanks, love your videos, you're a natural at this.

[@StellaDavila]

This was a great place. I stopped one night to sleep on the way to Las Vegas. I just slept in the car and set up a pop-up tent for a bath and restroom. I was there in June and it was really nice. There were a few flies I wasn't impressed with. But overall, I loved it. I wish I had known about the showers but my 2-liter shower worked fine. I have Tmobile and that was out of range. I want to go back and spend more time there. Thanks for the video.

[@suzmaca650]

Brian, can you provide info about the filter you used when filling your water jugs from spigot? Thanks

[@briangifford7023]

We've added it to the video description above, but just in case here is a link: amzn.to/3OvAOP6 Its just a camco tastepure water filter. You can also get them at walmart. Hope this helps!

[@brianbouchard1947]

Brian, thank you for the information on park news.

[@jdux9089]

Brian, you're getting very good at this. Keep it up!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Looks like a neat area, and the price couldn't be better. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@davidmanen5495]

Good video! Thanks for the info your providing, which will come in handy for my next road trip.

[@NovaDeb]

Another great video! Very interesting and full of good advice. That park looks beautiful!

[@ivanhawkins3552]

Do you love it

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video! Thank you for the continued information and updates, I am considering getting a NM state park pass!

[@dandydan2037]

Thank you! Looks like a great alternative to beating the poop out of your vehicle just to camp...

[@themetalmaiden7462]

Thanks for the great info! Adding this to my list of things to do/places to go.

[@detouringwithdonna]

I really enjoy your videos, Brian. It's a nice addition to the other style of CRVL videos.

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

Great video. I can handle the button in the shower after bird baths.

[@shaunhall6834]

Love New Mexico! Thanks Brian!

[@CarrieMtn]

I love this series. Super informative. I will save these for future use. Thanks.

[@ronaldsahn9649]

Good job on the videos, please show on a map were you are on your videos, I found the best solar oven I've seen, mrmapmax solar oven It's a larger evacuated tube cost $225 it's like the go sun large, I did 2 of the biggest baking potatoes in 1 hour and 45 minutes, I made corn bread 35 to 40 minutes great for heating up stuff.

[@seanapplewhite9077]

Thanks!

[@CheapRVliving]

Thank you Sean!

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

I haven't been but hope to visit next May 2023. Thanks - looking forward to watching all your NM videos.

[@shiningoutlight]

Thank you for sharing your New Mexico camping experience. I have been interested in finding out if it was something worth doing.

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

In the US Navy on off showers are common. If captain orders water restrictions thats the order. Someone over you catches you taking a longer shower called a vacation, they can and will give a writeup and at least an XOs mass. You don't want a captains mass. You can get brig time at Captains mass. Its just not worth getting introuble over a shower.

[@rvalamode1762]

New Mexico state pass is my plan for winter 23/24 thanx for the tour ✌️

[@jasondale2789]

Great video review! Hope you can do a review of each New Mexico state park. GOD Bless , safe travels.

[@sonjah1913]

Thanks Brian, always enjoy your travels!

[@jeffreypachicano3657]

I live down the street from blue water and it's beautiful especially on a hot sunny day

[@sarahgalvan3861]

I've been there so many times... I'm from NM....also try Navajo Dam, and the lakes in Santa Rosa, the Pecos River is nice ...have fun

[@homelessnomad101]

Beautiful area. Don't know if any of those NM state parks include the Ruidoso area but that kinda nice up there, they have the big money horse racing up there (can't remember what time of year) but sure a google search would fix that. Anyways, nice job Brian. Looking forward to your other reviews.

[@blueamenaa749]

Thank you Brian.

[@robertwylie5567]

Excellent video, and park review!! Well done.

[@markwilliamson2795]

HEY ! SLOW DOWN when driving thru the campground.....hahahahaha......good video....thanks...

[@donasnyder1253]

Your doing a great job. Get your name out there more often. You are a hit.

[@RIDAZOFLIGHT]

they have the jail showers ..but the press button thing is cool for the hot water

[@OverlandOne]

Thanks Brian. That looks like a really nice play to camp.

[@OldMan1962]

Brian, thank you for another great video.

[@jenunmaskedca]

My favourite part is when Brian is walking with the camera. Maybe more of that with Brain cooking in his Rig??? I would like to see that. How about you?

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

Leasburg campgrounds are excellent located in Las Cruces NM

[@marcycollinshtd4life]

Have you been to Clayton lake state park yet. It's up in the Northeast corner of the state. We live down here by bottomless lake state park

[@-COMMON-MAN]

This video series is fantastic!

[@-COMMON-MAN]

I love the sound of getting this New Mexico pass, and you’ve done such a great job explaining it

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Thanks much. Very well done!

[@bigjoe4705]

Y’all come check out the South East corner of NM! Jal NM has a park/lake three days free camping!, free septic dump, water and electricity!! Not the nicest place but still a nice place to visit!

[@bigjoe4705]

They do stock the Jal “lake” with fish year round!

[@qnslanman]

Big Joe, From your reply It shows you are familiar with NM Parks. Could you tell me in your experience how dog friendly NM state parks are? Thanks.

[@marzeezee]

We were in Jal earlier this year. We loved it. The people were so friendly and helpful. We actually ran into some travel issues while there and offered to pay to stay longer than the 3 days. They told us no way. To stay as long as we needed to. That they were glad yo have us and our business in their stores, etc. I needed a wheelchair, short term, and one of the city officials went to his church and borrowed one for me. An older local legend, Mr. Gene, came and took us sightseeing around the area, and to lunch at the senior center. We could not have asked for a more pleasant stay, anywhere.

[@bigjoe4705]

@@qnslanman for the most part we take our dogs (a large German shepherd and a small French bulldog) everywhere we go! I grew up in New Mexico and have been to almost every state park here! The only exception I can think of is the Carlsbad Caverns. ( but only inside the caverns themselves!) If you haven’t been check out Sitting Bull Falls (National park services) really beautiful just no camping on site but 100 yards outside the gates you can primitive camp and Brantley lake is not too far it has bathrooms and showers as well as hook ups for rv’s. Plus lots of primitive camping!

[@bigjoe4705]

@@marzeezee well I’m glad!!! I stopped here to visit in ‘92 and I’m still here! Mr Gene Armstrong is the older gentleman you spoke of! He’s awesome! Did he tell you he flew his antique WW2 Japanese airplane in the movie Pearl Harbor? He’s a character let me tell you! This town is very friendly when I moved here from Tucson AZ. I didn’t know what to think because everyone and I mean everyone kept waving at me when I’d drive through town!!! Lol turns out that’s just the way it is!

[@martinep6293]

I had a NM state park last year. Campers were "reasonable". Clearly at this point the "crowd" has changed. Now plenty of fulltimers with generators ON all day long. They never seem to hike anywhere. Basically in my perspective of a hiker and nature lover it is a nightmare. Unfortunately, if you have reservations it will cost you $5 a day to cancel and leave. Likely Colorado and its National parks in high altitude (near 9k feet) will be more what I am looking for ...which is NOT cheap rent, considering gas prices I dont even understand why these "campers" dont get roomates and stay home, since they mostly "sit and eat".

[@Bluponi]

So if you get the Quartzsite LTVA pass for 7 months, and the New Mexico State Park Pass, you have your rent paid for the whole year, for $ 400, or about $ 34 per month... Much better than the $ 2500 per month rent in the Seattle area...

[@kimberlyevans7853]

Your tour of park primitive camping & of the trail and veiws made my heart ache to go. Lol if only $ and a car that didn't have over 330000 m on it.

[@jamespazera3038]

I am boondocking alone😊

[@tikoy1955]

Good video and information.

[@kenhuth1762]

Thanks Brian, The parks pass certainly is a bargain

[@micheleharris9617]

Great information. Thanks! 👍👍

[@mildredlackey1938]

I would love to visit this stated park thanks

[@marcycollinshtd4life]

It's so nice to have rinse water

[@elcubanito2442]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@davidshock2259]

Is there a way to tell if there is free, no reservation needed, primitive camping available before arriving at a state park?

[@bikerider76058]

When we visited the state parks in 2018, I went into the New Mexico State Parks website and there was a brochure that told which parks had dump stations, primitive camping, water or electricity, tent camping, etc.

[@pattyk8594]

Great video thanks!

[@susanbeever5708]

Very useful, interesting info. Thnx!

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

I just bought my pass and trying to figure out how to get to the lake!

[@jweeks12]

Excellent informative video. Would it be feasible to buy the annual pass and never make a reservation?

[@shellyscott4822]

Thanks Brian

[@carolynknisely2383]

Where do you buy a blue water filter like yours? Thanks

[@briangifford7023]

We've added it to the video description above, but just in case here is a link: amzn.to/3OvAOP6 Its just a camco tastepure water filter. You can also get them at walmart. Hope this helps!

[@qnslanman]

Brian, did you see any dogs in your time there.?

[@gailnewcomb8256]

I tried several times to make a reservation and couldn’t get it to work. Could’ve been a temporary thing that’s fixed now. 🤷🏼

[@PelicanArgo100]

If you just show up without paying to reserve a spot is it hit and miss, or are you Guaranteed a primitive spot

[@alchristensen8121]

One of my favorite things about Bluewater is the group of horses (wild?) that come down to the lake in the evening.

[@qnslanman]

@@lawanafolmar9107 From your reply It shows you are familiar with NM Parks. Could you tell me in your experience how dog friendly NM state parks are? Thanks.

[@qnslanman]

Al Christensen, From your reply It shows you are familiar with NM Parks. Could you tell me in your experience how dog friendly NM state parks are? Thanks.

[@marzeezee]

@@qnslanman, we have been in New Mexico for the last four months, traveling from State Park to State Park. They have all been pet friendly. Pets must be on leash, but have pretty much been allowed everywhere.

[@alchristensen8121]

@@qnslanman - Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times, including in the water.

[@qnslanman]

@@lawanafolmar9107 Thank You.

[@deannamiller6046]

Can you send me a link please I'm heading to New Mexico the weather is better for my health it's three of us I got a 4 year old boy just trying to show him the outdoors

[@nullhill6486]

Lovely hikes

[@susiepittman601]

I'm assuming that dogs are allowed in the parks. Right?

[@marzeezee]

Yes, on leash. We haven’t had issues at any of the parks we have been in.

[@susiepittman601]

Thank you.

[@agrota21]

How long could you stay when you have the pass? I was thinking when you have to leave Quartzite, it would be a mice summer spot.

[@MrBillkaz]

I love the bird noses in intro

[@JaniceLalla]

Good video!

[@rockybridges4820]

thx for sharing. stay safe

[@eileenfeltes3570]

As a New Mexican using our state parks, I'd pay $5.00 for a shower where I didn't have to push than dang button!

[@therusticcollectionebaysto7028]

New sub! Liked 🙏😮