I Tried To Escape The Texas Ice Storm In My Van And Here's What Happened (spoiler I failed)

[@ToniAdventures]

Oh, I love that deep plum color on that cabinet!!!

[@joelogger88]

You should be here in the Big Country today it's gonna be 80 degrees this afternoon. Gonna be 30 in the morning. That's Texas.

[@darbybell8684]

I’m so glad you have a home base and can still pop out to go on adventures!! It’s a much better balance for living!!

[@HUSTLERS1]

She really hooked it up good i know it was expensive price tag once it was done

[@zmarko]

Does Dani have a channel or social media where she's looking for followers? She seems very fun and charismatic. If she doesn't, that's cool too.

[@cindyp.7123]

We saw the video clips over and over here in Florida of cars sliding on the ice on the news. It reminded me of what the country sees when we have hurricanes! Our hearts go out to those affected by weather, but while you are experiencing it, it’s awful! Love your channel Amber.

[@storychasing]

Cindy P. Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

The weather is crazy here also. I’m ready for it to warm up. Her van build is awesome!

[@storychasing]

You and me both!

[@sharonsteele8915]

Love Dani's van build and she seems so fun to be around.❤️.. the weather has been nuts everywhere so just glad you were in cold temps and not ice. 🙏That could have been a totally different story 😬. Stay safe ladies.

[@sondrajoyce8810]

We camped in a campground named Jim Bowie - right on the beach were cement sites!

[@living2ndchildhood598]

The USS LEXINGTON is a museum ship in Corpus Christi. Next to it is the Texas Aquarium. Both are worth a visit.

[@storychasing]

living2ndchildhood 😊

[@kalihensley-garrison6282]

Thank you for encouraging us to KEEP STORY CHASING!!! 💚😏👍 Stay safe! Loved this video. Dannie's van is super cute!

[@michellecollins9650]

Love her layout so open and roomy

[@storychasing]

Michelle Collins Thank you. That's very kind of you to say so. 💕 Have a wonderful week!

[@veeemit9719]

Wow it looks like a house!

[@PopFizzPaperDani]

When I was down that way, I camped at Padre Island Natl Seashore for several days. You can park right on the sand. It’s awesome.

[@storychasing]

PopFizzPaper 😊 That was our goal, but no such luck!

[@Indigosoul127]

Her builder can put a sensor inside the water tank that can tell her from the outside when to stop filling it.

[@tstewartfan626]

Remember the old saying here in Texas is if you don’t like the weather,wait 5 minutes and it will change 😊.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩Danni’s van is awesome. Enjoy. 💝

[@storychasing]

I love it!

[@dani_mack]

So much fun riding out the cold weather with you! I’ve learned a ton from you over the last few years, but I also learned so much being together with our vans. Thank you for all the great guidance!

[@mitzioden4926]

I'm one inch taller than Dannie, so I'd be using couch mode to sleep as well. Love her van!

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@cindyjohnson7621]

We are spending our 4th winter in Port Aransas. Great area. We were in Corpus the other day. Enjoy!

[@storychasing]

Cindy Johnson 😊 That's where we were going to camp.

[@cindyjohnson7621]

@@storychasing it was cold and windy, but still better than Michigan. Lol

[@Doglover1709]

Hi Amber, so sorry about the cold. It’s cold here in Chicago. I use a hot water bottle under my bed covers and it helps with my cold feet. I don’t know if that would help you with sleep at night.

[@pamela9029]

Story chasing with friend is always fun 🎉. Glad you got to met up with her Stay safe and so warm. I not like cold cold. Neither hot hot. But just right. Lol ( three little bears ). Haha 😂❤ till next time I might not always comment 😮

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@vivian6425]

Happy that you are enjoying yourself!!!!!!!

[@storychasing]

Always!

[@CarnivoreStork]

Road Trip Fun!!! Wow, so surprised to learn of the temperature down difference between North, central & south Texas Cool!

[@storychasing]

herbielina 😊 I was so surprised too. I mean it's 8+hours away from North Texas

[@pinecone1321]

Texas is HUGE. Panhandle is frigid during winter vs 80 at the coast where she was. ♥️🤍💙

[@suziedupree6016]

I love S.P.I. too bad it didn't work out. Corpus is fun too! Dani's van is beautiful!

[@estherstephens1858]

Dani’s van is beautiful!!! If I were her I wouldn’t pull out the bed. I would sleep in it while in couch mode. I say that bc I’m only a few inches taller 😂😂😂. Please stay safe!

[@dani_mack]

😄

[@bevr2164]

Wow❣ you have the best of both worlds, since spacious apartment. Then jump in your van and take a trip with your friend. Thanks for the tour of her van. Beach fun🎣

[@deborahhymer9315]

We were in Grapevine n Aug. 31 when the Ice storm started. We had to get back to Houston for work. Left at 8:30am the roads were fairly empty. The road was frozen and you could only determine if you were in a lane when you went under a bridge. Very scary. We drove very slowly and were fortunate to not have any issues.

[@surfboy344]

Wow.....Dani's van is awesome. Glad you got through the ice storm.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

I love your friend Dani, she is so sweet and I loved her van. Thank goodness you avoided the terrible ice storms and just had to deal with the cold. Safe travels 😊😊

[@MonicaRrtx]

Super excited you were safe and sound at the coast. In Austin, today is raining but at least the ice is over and done with, well for now. HEAD OVER to Round Rock for some of our donuts. Near downtown

[@maffosweetyify]

That weathers bonkers You definitely need a diesel heater installed in your van, one with a separate tank. I will send you some links. Great to see you back on the road. Your friends van looks awesome. Enjoyed watching as always

[@KindCreature1]

There is a company that custom builds van's called: Mountain Made Van's by Trent and Allie who have a very successful KZbin channel. Your van looks like theirs at first glance. I like a lady who keeps her face in a drawer. Mike

[@33Jenesis]

Gorgeous van!

[@sew_gal7340]

I really want to sell my house and go full time, i feel as though i am wasting my life being a lawyer and dealing with convicts all day!!!! Working 7 am to 11 pm and then only have an hour to shower play video games and go to bed! I am living vicariously through these videos and for real that episode about lily (which my very first pet was also named lily) was a sign from above that i really ought to go ahead and do it.!!!

[@laurakramer396]

Texas weather has definitely changed.

[@4everu984]

Love you 2! Dani’s fig is my dream.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Wow! Super Slick Van build! Congratulations 🎉

[@pattiamaya4671]

The saying about Texas is " if you don't like the weather give it a minute." 😂

[@bypinkerton892]

Up here in the Midwest - we get plenty of Snow.... & are Thankful - not much full ICE storms.... That would be so Scary to be Sliding all over the Street..... Especially in the RV Van.... Stay Safe.... & Warm....

[@jenniferleeesmith]

Wow! What a beautiful van! Stay warm, stay safe and looking forward to your next story!

[@godseeker7628]

You could’ve stayed at Encore parks in Harlingen. 4 parks in area opened to regular members for now.

[@Lotuslaful]

I was caught in Maine to -18 degrees Fahrenheit I deserve a badge :)! I love as good til -12 then panic❤ Im fine lesson learned I was in Maine

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Great video your friend dani has a nice van. Thanks for sharing looking forward to the next episode

[@bostonterriermomakasandy9722]

Dani’s van is nice. Stay safe Amber.

[@storychasing]

Boston Terrier Mom aka Sandy 😊

[@carylfontaine3640]

2 days of below zero..-19° with the wind howling..today it was in the 40's!!! C R A Z Y..only in Vermont lol 🛷🏂⛷🎿⛸❄🌬

[@dani_mack]

Fellow Vermonter 🙋‍♀ I can attest to that!

[@Banagal]

The good news is there's no no-see-ems biting you. I love her van build and it seems so large. Enjoy breakfast and the warm comfort inside while you can. Great video!

[@shellyscott4822]

What was the gas prices?? Lol I'm in Kentucky living in my RV 😸 Lily is with you just breathe and smell/feel her🥰

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

Beautiful build! Did you consider having the countertops being lower? Just a beautiful all over build, colours, fixtures et al. Well done!

[@pupcamper58]

So great to see you having fun doing what makes you happy Amber ❤

[@naturalflow157]

I am so grateful to have come across your video and watching it has been a unique experience. As someone who used to have a very adventurous personality and to see where life has taken me to the place where I constantly feel tired, and burned out, living in a city has huge effects. Watching you and your adventures inspire me to change some things and maybe also give van life a chance as well :) thank you and wish you all the best.

[@eleanormassaro5195]

Dani’s van turned out beautiful! Amber , does Dani have a KZbin channel?

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??

[@TexCynRVLife]

Brrrrr, I hate being cold! I'm glad that the Houston area didn't get the freeze, ice, power outages & all that. Whew! I was in CC in December, went to Padre, didn't even park. The beach was too shallow, sand too deep. Moved onto Port Aransas. Much better! Yep, I get the solar thing. After 4 nights on the beach, no sun, I was forced to Mustang Island SP, which is a nice park & affordable! Had power! It's good to GTG with friends 😊👍 I'm thinking of buying land outside of San Antonio.

[@shandelle]

My mom and stepdad live in Harlingen. Their retirement resort is on the other side of Business 83, a tiny bit down the road from that Bass Pro shop and Cracker Barrel. It seems like a relatively safe city. Hope you enjoy the gulf coast, Amber!

[@colinlawrence2186]

OMG you girls certainly know how to billed out a van both vans are amazing i guess it's the feminine touch 🙂 Take care stay safe and may God bless you always 🙋🏻‍♂️🇬🇧

[@kimstiltner7351]

Heading to Austin? Don't forget to check out the sunset at The Oasis.

[@bethb5076]

It was SO COLD in Dallas! Now it’s sunny and 65. Weirdness. Good to see you out in the van again!

[@storychasing]

Beth B 😊 lol..Texas is weather is nuts!

[@sonya2852]

Wow Texas has gotten you a couple of times with those wintry storms, huh? Stay safe Amber. Now you have a safe spot to go home to!!

[@sonya2852]

Oh and what a great van. Congratulations to your friend!

[@storychasing]

Sonya 😊 My timing sucks doesn't it? lol

[@danamariefinnegan7176]

Will you still consider moving to Blufton, S C. Just watched that video and how much " in love" you were that town. Stay safe!

[@kristenj3517]

Great video!

[@sandrap3047]

Yay, bonus video! Nice van build! I told you about that tiny home community in Austin. Can’t wait to see if it’s the one I told you about. Stay warm & enjoy your road trip!

[@JohnsDeb]

Nice video! Looking forward to to the TinyHome Community in Austin. Stay warm, safe & healthy!

[@storychasing]

Debbie Johnson Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@puppytoes6241]

That van is gorgeous. Is she a full time van dweller?

[@storychasing]

Puppy Toes 😊 Yes she's full-time.

[@godseeker7628]

Enjoyed seeing you with your friend and her van looks like a good build! Also glad y’all stayed safe! The Tiny home village tour sounds fun too! Thanks for sharing!

[@Unknown5925-]

I love both your van build outs. I would so love to do this but unfortunately my back would not allow it. I love watching your adventures. Stay safe!

[@WanderingWithWanda]

LOL @ the brown bag wine! My kinda friends!

[@barbcosgrove64]

I love danni's van it's so nice 🙂🙂🙂...

[@CounselorSue]

I had been wondering how you’re managing with all the weather going on in Texas. I’m in Orangeville, just 1 hour north of Toronto, and the weather here has also been crazy. Anyway, I wish you well… lots of adjustments… I’m looking forward to your next videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@flowergirl1ful]

Would be nice to have a meet up. I'm watching this 2.7.23.

[@marylublankenship6398]

Love your friend’s van design.

[@deborahg4599]

Amber, Amber I LOVE South Padre Island!!!! Enjoy yourself!!!❤

[@jeanne4771]

Funny I live in Corpus, but just happened to be vacationing in south Florida during that cold spell. It just came through Florida yesterday but not as cold.

[@scottyshields9876]

down in my area. It's been cold for down here.

[@reebeeable]

Interesting video. 37 is shorts weather in Minnesota but would make for chilly sleeping. I look forward to your visit to tiny houses.

[@bartel-shop]

stay healthy

[@usatrucking-f7w]

very nice

[@kristinpayne1825]

I enjoy your channel. I wondered if your friend Dani had a channel also?

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

I absolutely love Dani’s van!!!!! Does she travel fulltime? I am so super jealous you ate at Cracker Barrel. The closest one to me is over in Idaho. I cannot believe we dont have one in the Seattle area yet! I am so looking forward to your tiny house tour in Austin. I have seen them on other channels and they are so darn adorable. Very much that cottage feel that I think is right up your alley!!! So right now I am going to attempt to manifest a van like Dani’s into my life and also a tiny (affordable) house for a home base. Maybe your next business could be to open a tiny house community with like minded people who love travel, art, meditation and yoga and animals. Id be the first one on the list.

[@dani_mack]

I do travel full time, in a snow bird sort of fashion. I’ll spend the summers and falls in VT with my family. ❤️

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

@@dani_mack that is the best of both worlds and Vermont is so beautiful. Your van is beautiful and its exactly how I would want a van set up.

[@dani_mack]

@@mygypsyadventure3610 Thank you!

[@janetsrealimages5234]

Snoopys or Docs under SPID has great seafood.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Great video. Being an Aussie I forgot Texas has the ocean aswell. You always think Texas oil cowboy movies, desert. It seems to have everything. I love your friends RV the wall paper looks like proper tiles. She has done well. I bought myself step ladder im only 5.2ft. I really hope you feel better soon. You may need a few appointments with a physiotherapist, nice soak in a spa would be great. How do you go driving with pot plants or are they stuck down?

[@Zeldagirl64]

Fun watch❤

[@ToniAdventures]

Mini Travel Berkey! I didn't know about that!

[@karenharris7206]

How's your back feeling? I pray it's feeling better 🙏

[@storychasing]

Karen Harris 😊 It's doing much better. Thank you!

[@bfn6ghh]

Wow what a cute can and so roomy

[@williambrown9097]

You can go to my boat in Rockport Harbor. It has a furnace.😂😂

[@carolkokx9638]

Love your videos you seem like such a nice person

[@donnam4260]

I love Padre ❤️

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

great vid

[@greuju]

We were there the same time 😂

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

you can get black box wine pino noir pour it into a 1 litter of old coke bottle.

[@richardeckert6130]

Stay warm

[@storychasing]

Richard Eckert Thank you very much! 😊🙏

[@roxannebond662]

hi amber n nice 2 c u back in ur van. Why isn't ur van not heating? I like Dani's can build. who was the builder n approx cost of her build? thks rox

[@everydayeverydayjane2997]

I’m really interested in starting out with being in my car and seeing if I like it. But I can say I am scared. I don’t want people knocking on my car lol.

[@aprilfensom6412]

Went north to get away from ice, but it was so cold single digits and below.

[@storychasing]

April Fensom 😊

[@platemanFYI]

With a storm coming, why did you feel like you had to run away from it. Or was it a pre-planned trip? You now have a nice sticks and bricks with all the accessories if your power were to go out. You know how to camp girl, no need to run!

[@storychasing]

Diane 😊 It was already planned and it wasn't supposed to be cold there so what a great time to meet with a friend for camping on the sunny beaches of the coast, especially when it's cold and icy in Dallas. Except it didn't end up as planned.

[@RealSlopeDude]

I live in Dallas. How did I escape the ice storm? I stayed in my warm house that didn't lose electricity and gas. I didn't drive Tuesday and Wednesday until finally Thursday PM when I drove my daughter to work. Thanks!

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

Hey Amber

[@imalisonnguyenangel3938]

Greeting from Sai Gon city, Vietnam?

[@TinaMota40]

Nice 🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐🚐

[@geniajacobs789]

Ive wanted to do this for years Family/kids have stopped me from going on my adventures. Im older now and kids are grown. Did you buy the van ready to go or did you hVe it done?