I've Been Living Out of my Jeep! Updated SUV/Grand Cherokee Car Camper Tour & Traveling with a Dog

[@ellenhawkins128]

Being flexible in how you take on life in so many different ways and settings is your flex! You are adaptive and creative with your solutions, upbeat and positive. Thanks for taking us on your adventures and showing us the easy and the hard. Stay safe!

[@AustinsADV]

Hey Sarah, I'm so happy to hear that you & Rue had a good stay at Wilson State Park! Thanks for the shout out at the beginning. I'm surprised there weren't more people. I love living by the Colorado mountains but I've had many nice experiences traveling across Kansas, great sunsets, nice dark sky at night for looking at the stars, some exciting storms and nice people. Looking forward to seeing the van. Cheers!

[@NomadicSarah]

Yes!! I was surprised too but definitely not complaining. Thank you again!!

[@ГарикУмелов]

Как приятно наблюдать за Сарой, Она показывает истиный смысл жизни Настоящего Человека, которого всегда характеризует адекватная Свобода! Красивая, обаятельная с неописуемой харизмой, любящая Природу и животных, Сара завоёвывает наши Сердца! Удачи Ей во всех Её начинаниях и приключениях, направленных на преображение Вселенной и соответственно Её Души!!!

[@daisymae1327]

From a GrandMa-Bear Mace, get Bear Mace. I have a crazy young couple living next to me, who announced they are now the owners of a "vicious and aggressive" German Shepard. I have a 12 pound multi-poo, and I personally have health issues. This German Shepard could snap my dogs neck in 1 grab and shake. The police told me to get Bear mace. it will stop people, dogs, and yes, bears, dead in their tracks.Keep yourself safe-and legal!! Keep your cell phone on. Blessings to you. Sarah!! LOVE your channel!!

[@tdiddle8950]

The key to successfully doing any type of camping is to anticipate one's needs and to accommodate them. Whether you wish to use down or an electric blanket, a car or a tent, it's all really the same in the end. Anticipate your needs and accommodate them in the most efficient way possible...because being out there is being comfortable yet flexible enough to effect your dreams. As a naturally-born survivalist, I tend to be a bit preachy about the necessity to accommodate one's need for comfort as the basis for being effective in whatever situation one may face.

[@tdiddle8950]

People who want to be out there but ignore their needs are quickly subsumed by the vicissitudes of the journey.

[@mariemeyer2885]

Living the life, you go girl! I can't believe how much you can carry in your car and still have room to function. I have an Airstream and I am no where near your organized living. Happy trails.

[@peggydanielson6435]

We are all hoping for safe travels...take care stay safe

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

You are going to be living in a palace once you get your beautiful van! ❤ Excited for you!

[@ang3lbass]

I took my first big trip from Tampa to Red Rocks for a Boogie T show, and I added some stops for music lol went to Buku in New Orleans and the GWN 4/20 show in Chicago before I headed home. Traveling for music is so much fun!

[@alphonsecasciano5921]

Ive been really wanting to put my wheel on my roof like yours. How did you mount it?

[@usmcdoc2512]

Have you considered a spare tire carrier attached to the hitch receiver. Something custom so you can swing it away or let it pivot backwards so you can lift the hatch?.... than you can put a cargo carrier on top or a and clear out some living space area or add a kayak or awning or hell..... all 3... Just a thought. Plus it would be easier to take the spare down if you need it.

[@samsonite8400]

Awww the dog is so cuteee. 🐕🐕🐕🐶🐕🐕🐕

[@sandrap3047]

Great site! Roo is so cute snuggling with you! Can’t wait to see the van! Safe travels!

[@lorenzo.6780]

MOTIVATING ME & MY GSD ❤️❤️

[@StephsHealthMatters]

The van revealed from Drifter Vans is stunning!

[@FORKandFIFTIES]

Nice jeep. I have the Renegade 🤠

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

who would have thought - Kansas. I loved your video because it reminded me of my travels through Oklahoma with my huskey / boxer. Seeing your dog on the lake made me smile. The cuddle pic was my fav. Regarding food and bears- hang it on a tree away from your car. Try to cook away from your car. Thank you❤

[@orai227]

Hello Sarah, what camera are you using? The footage is crisp!

[@trburgoz]

May I suggest Stockton Lake in Missouri for camping. And Bear safety is a serious issue. I was pretty nonchalant about bears until I came across one on a hiking trail one day. I now observe all the bear safety suggestions.😅

[@DjinnRummy]

Yes, Stockton lake state park is fantastic! Highly recommend too!

[@GratefulOverlander]

Most common sense comment ever lol

[@simplysimian7118]

Speaking of bears. An Alaskan saying states, if a leaf falls in the woods, the deer will hear it, the hawk will see it and the bear will smell it.

[@lifeswhimsytutelage]

Hello Sarah! You are a better woman than I. I moved into my van @ 2 weeks ago + a few days ago, going from a 5th wheel. I am questioning my sanity & if this was the way to go. I’m thinking this may be the end. So, hope your van life will be great. Safe travels. 😊

[@tdiddle8950]

I don't mean to cross a line here at all, but it's not just Rue that's adorable.

[@tdiddle8950]

But Rue is pretty freaking adorable.

[@nancy27c]

Put tooth and gum, mint floss in bear canister too.

[@reBop-rambler]

Sarah, I am struggling with the need for an Anker Power Station for car camping or anything else really. My questions revolve around, if you're driving all day and things are plugged into the car, what do you use power for other than coffee in the morning? I'd love a breakdown on the value of having it along. Thanks!

[@carenphilemon6045]

Can’t wait to see your new van!! 🎉🎉

[@stargirlofantares9053]

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited! Can’t wait to see the van!! Great video!!! I have too much stuff! How did you ever pare down so much??!!!! What about sentimental things? I can’t be in the road & not buy some little tchotchke!! Also, your keeping the Jeep? Towing it with the van? You rock! Love from Oregon!!! ♥️

[@DeltaKnight]

I've been thinking about getting a Jeep Grand Cherokee whenever I get a new (whether "new" period or "new" to me). And there's a decent chance I'll be doing this at some point. Either a Grand Cherokee or a van of some sort. But I was curious about your sleep situation in your vehicle here. I couldn't really tell but did you have the back seats removed altogether or were they just laying flat?

[@NomadicSarah]

They are just laying flat! 😊

[@JBLynch]

Traveling with a husky? You have my sympathies.

[@robertsurtees4380]

I hope you saw the World's Largest Czech Egg while in Wilson! First time out in my van a raccoon got on the roof and began trying to pry the vent lid off to get in. Smart critter for sure. Pretty sure it had done this many times before. Anyway, I worry far more about the little guys than I do the bears. You'll be cooking in your van so it's going to smell tasty no matter what you do. Keep bear spray handy and be prepared to drive away. I've read bears (and raccoons) are more likely to do this sort of thing at campgrounds and trailheads as they learn the behavior over time. Maybe we're better off camping where fewer people have been.

[@HillyBillyWoodworks]

How did your Cherokee pull and drive with your air stream

[@neilarmitage6632]

Looks awesome. Van sounds so cool

[@dougholdem2898]

The van will seem like a 4000 square foot house compared to living in a Jeep. -D

[@moxymaxx5350]

My dads family was from Minneapolis KS. Sweet, quiet place.

[@terrilowry937]

Thanks for making Kansas look beautiful! Kansan here.

[@grayfox9911]

Ru eis such a beautiful girl dog. I'm excited to see you in the van!..

[@howardwest2233]

Glad you found a safe place in Kansas. Tons of brown recluse spiders there, so car camping was definitely the way to go!

[@no_worries_van]

Ok we need to know what concert at red rocks!

[@NomadicSarah]

It was Goth Babe!

[@be.kind.to.animals]

Hugs to Rue

[@WeekendWandering]

I can't wait to see the van!! 🤩

[@michelle14749]

Can't wait to see your van!

[@jewelm6620]

So I came across your video and I do have a question so I am living an SUV life with a dog and I wanna know some good places to rest overnight without any issues I recently had an issue with Lowe's they saw me in the parking lot literally announced on the intercom also using a siren and calling out my vehicle telling me that it is closed and that I need to leave the premises or they will call the police. I was just getting out my car fixing some thing on the window so what other free areas I am in New Orleans Louisiana that you can rest overnight without dealing with cops, foolishness like that?

[@GaMedic911]

Wow! Love you’re attitude! But, I am glad you shared the company doing your Van Conversion. Because I will NEVER use them. OMG how long they are taking! Feels like they have taken you hostage. Hopefully they will do a great job on the conversion. But, the time they are taking is extreme. 💁‍♂️ good luck. 👍🍀

[@donnabartz938]

Do solar panels come with the power box?

[@NomadicSarah]

No, they do not

[@tdiddle8950]

Bear security. Well, I've never had a bear problem, but I've never camped out west. Out east, I have had racoon problems, and it was pretty much always when I did something stupid like not storing pre-made food properly. Out east, hanging your food will solve almost all racoon issues...and then bears shouldn't even be a realistic thought. Bear issues, even out west, are actually rather rare (and even in Alaska, which I'll get to). You're chances of being attacked by a bear are insignificant. That's not to say that it can't happen to you, but in all of these situations, camp hygiene is the best defense. I imagine that most people who have bear problems have significantly lapsed in camp hygiene. Like cooking a bunch of meat and dumping grease around camp. I once spoke to a person who had had bear problems while camping in rural Maine, and she said, "I feed the bear fish scraps, but I didn't understand why later it was pounding on the door, trying to get in the house." I strongly believe that most bear issues come from people doing exceedingly stupid things, so if you're reasonable (like not feeding the animals) bear problems become even more unlikely than are statistically presented. But, I have done a good deal of research about bear security in Alaska, and that's the place where you're most likely to have a problem. And typical hygiene shouldn't be depended upon in Alaska (Canada too, but I'm from the US) One must remember that the further you are from civilization, the more the animals are in control. So let's talk about bear security in Alaska as sort of the zenith of what may happen. Bear (electric) fencing, which can be quite portable, is the ultimate defense in my opinion. Research has shown that bear fencing is a very effective counter-measure. It would be possible to transport bear fencing for an SUV, but I say that considering how uncommon bear attacks are statistically (especially in the lower 48), I would just depend on the vehicle itself to protect me. It's pretty unlikely that a bear could actually intrude into your Jeep and harm you. Not impossible, but VERY unlikely. A bear could scare the hell out of you and damage your vehicle but not very likely harm you. In the actual instance of a bear attack, bear mace, flares, and even fireworks are usually quite effective. With an RV, so long as you aren't camped in one place for a long time, motion activated lights both alert you and repel bears, but research shows that stationary motion-activated lights can be ignored by bears as they learn to ignore them (once the lights turn on a few times and they come to no harm).

[@rituka]

You are in my state! We do have a few great spots.

[@tomassanesson902]

Epik awesome beautiful video Sarah

[@suzanneblaylock9598]

Subscribed.

[@teresasmiles8620]

Hi, Welcome to Kansas! Im in Wichita!

[@dslick6234]

Damn you are absolutely gorgeous. Be safe out there!❤

[@Judie1960]

Siracha! Definitely.

[@moxymaxx5350]

Sarah do you miss your travel trailer? Are you still Nursing?

[@ellenhawkins128]

She’s said she is a CT tech.

[@evelynapilado6732]

You are brave being alone even in a place you think is safe. Be careful

[@GratefulOverlander]

Nowhere is truly safe, but she's a lot safer being where she is than living in a city...plus, that's what guns are for 😉

[@ellenhawkins128]

What’s the story behind Roo’s name? Correct spelling? Named after Roo in Winnie the Pooh? Am I way off?😂

[@NomadicSarah]

It’s Rue, like from the Hunger Games! 😁

[@barbarawalker3620]

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