I Was Sad, Now I'm Glad! Back In SHOW LOW AZ! Van Life 👍😃🙏🌎🚐

[@robertphillips3893]

That area is beautiful. It looks so nice.

[@daleredhage2942]

I've been to that town I worked on the hospital there. You're right it would be a good year round town. Lots of people just summer there in RV's to escape the heat of Phoenix.

[@sashismith1022]

Hi Matty. Nice share. Your area looks beautiful plus you really enjoy being there. Enjoy

[@carolwest6095]

Hope all is aligned. Good spot to recharge.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video thanks lee

[@lorenaakins4481]

bet your dad was happy to see you. Happy you are where you want to be, Will you be meeting up with the friend you had the past spring. Have a great fall and winter

[@sandrahartje9974]

Welcome back. Nice Campsite. Show Low is a really nice area. 🌵😊🦋💜🌼🌻🌵

[@rickreese5794]

Thank you for the update 😊

[@sunnyrivers]

Pretty campsite‼️✌🏼😊

[@jennyolcott4129]

Good to see you Matty

[@AI4QT]

You're right. Nashville was a great place once.... traffic in Nashville is (almost) as bad as Atlanta. Dread when I have to drive through the city now.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

You should have seen the back up on I-40 today, ugg!!! So glad that I'm a nomad!

[@AnnJSundayDrives]

Glad you are somewhere that makes you happy 😊 Take care Matty.

[@trishhawkins4833]

I love Arizona I am originally from SoCaL. But now in Washington State for the summer where my adult kids live. Hoping to get down to Arizona in January. I want to visit Tennessee one day. Have a blessed weekend 🌸

[@debbieweckler6832]

Great thanks Matty

[@RicG.]

Hey Matty - from crazy Nashville! I'm looking to get outta here as soon as possible. I've been here 27 years and as you said, it's changed a lot - it really sucks now.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Hey Ric, I'm in Nashville also. Would like to get a van/nomad group together. Let me know if you have any ideas

[@roxyraber8931]

Show Low, Perfect place to buy. Hello Havasu in January

[@iamg000]

Imagine the riding the bike through the desert with your new toy 🤙

[@CheyRey42]

I'm just seeing your channel for the first time, the exact same thing happened to me re: took my van into the dealer for routine oil chg & tire rotation, left with it pulling to the right! They messed something up. Took it somewhere else & had tires balanced & rotated tires again, but. Gotta get an alignment. I'm also a nomad on the East Coast, hope to get out West though eventually!

[@bencuraza6503]

Good the Hear See your Enjoying the Great Wide Open Spaces👍👍⬆️☘️😎🚙☘️

[@bobham919]

check the air in your tires

[@MattyVanHalen]

I did. It's right

[@4yellowwolf]

Take your time it’s extremely hot 🥵 in Quartzsite!

[@samhill3496]

Run over to Heber then down to Payson and into Mesa. Nice drive, lived there several years.

[@MattyVanHalen]

That's the route I'm going to take 👍

[@take-the-scenic-route]

👋 Matty. Glad ur back in AZ. 🏜 Take care n stay safe out there.

[@beckykoch9971]

Nice you're back in Arizona. Our weather is getting better!

[@melindadowden7146]

Marty, good luck with discount tires. They said they fixed my tire but only aired it up. Tire had a slow leak! ❤

[@AdventuringWithAmanda]

Happy to see you're back in AZ! Let's get together! I'm in Buckeye at my home base and I'll start visiting Q after the first week of November.

[@MattyVanHalen]

Absolutely. I'll be around Quartzsite til March. Just keep me posted ! 👍

[@rayneday-trippin2554]

Love Arizona too. Cant wait til i can quit my job lol😎✌️

[@bigtomsvan4817]

Looks beautiful. I'm retiring next year so finally get to travel.

[@iamg000]

When it rains it pours and things come in threes but at least now you're out of there and things should be getting back to normal

[@shepatown]

Bad deal! That's tough. I wonder if they will honor a re-do if you call and register your dissatisfaction with the tire place.

[@wearysoles]

Lovely blue sky, Washington looks like scenery from Conan.

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Matt! I was sad ! Now I am glad ! Your a poet and didn't even know it ! LoL ! Nice to see you ! Have fun in Show Low , AZ . On the way to quartzsite, AZ ! Take care and keep on vlogging your great vlogs!!!! Deborah Canada 🇨🇦

[@lornaz1975]

Matty I thought you were a great host especially under the circumstances. You entertained me for 3 hours and I got to see the Matty wagon lol! Maybe next time buddy will come out of hibernation and I can meet him too! Have fun at Quartzsite!

[@MattyVanHalen]

Great to meet you too David! I think you have a good strategy in place for being able to travel soon.

[@lornaz1975]

@@MattyVanHalen If I can pull it off!

[@jinkys1858]

I am an avid fan. I love your simple ways. Not too overwhelming. When u get to Quartzite, please drop by Yuma. I have a van that I've been working on. I need help with my solar system esp the wirings.

[@fairydust-weepthewildwinds]

Matty, Boy that was fast.😁 Okay haw many hours do you drive from Tennessee to Arizona? Asking because I’m to drive from here to eastern part….so a guesstimate helps. Arizona- and Oregon are the most stress free most therapeutic I have ever gone to although going to the Michigan meet up a few weeks ago that was my first time up in Michigan I felt really good. But both Arizona is my next door neighbor so easy to enjoy. Definitely want to do a night or two of camping with you so let’s keep in touch working on cleaning out the van so that I can repack it all. 🌵🌜✨⚡️🌛🌵

[@triciac4240]

Fairydust Where in Oregon is best to stay now?

[@MattyVanHalen]

It took me 3 days to get here. I used to could do it in two but I'm older now LOL. Looking forward to camping with you again 👍

[@nomaderic]

@@triciac4240 everywhere. Just stay out of Portland if you don't wanna deal with that.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

How were the bugs in the U.P. weather???

[@rebeccapentz60]

Glad to see you are back where you belong have a wonderful day and night

[@DebZaragoza]

100% agree with you that Arizona is an awesome place! I don't live there yet, (I'm from So Cal near Yuma) but I bought a house near Prescott in 2018, and I plan to retire there. Glad you're back!

[@kennethwilson8633]

Hard to find good mechanics when you travel. Have fun stay safe.

[@jro200]

Hi Matty im gonna say your right-front tire is separated that you can’t see. Rotate the two fronts if then pulls left it will be that tire. It’s safe to drive on it but get it checked out sooner then later. Can’t go wrong with discount tires. Be safe and keep up the videos ✌️ 2

[@noreenn6976]

Discount Tire is awesome, at least the ones I've been to.

[@pnoon43]

Matty I was in Heber Overguard today Saturday its by show low,AZ. Did you hit any rain on the way. Family lives in a airplane park community . Hope your enjoying your e bike. Next time I want to check out the Petrified Forest about a hour from Heber. Be safe Matty

[@MattyVanHalen]

Monsoons were crazy last night tons of rain and now it's cold

[@annkaufmann2549]

Hey Matty! Glad you are back in Arizona. Do you have any plans to get back with Kevin and travel together any time soon?

[@MattyVanHalen]

He took a job in Ohio so I don't know when he'll be ready to get back on the road

[@annkaufmann2549]

@@MattyVanHalen Wow - I know how much you enjoyed traveling with him. Hope you find another travel buddy - it can get lonely out there! Safe travels my friend - keep up the great job with your channel!

[@gregoryboles9404]

Show Low.... Apache country. I'm sure you'll make good connections in Quartzsite. It's that time of year! 🌞

[@rickreese5794]

Discount Tire in Az works 4 me, always….

[@sharonlewis7638]

👏👏

[@lynnegannis9224]

I hope you’re not getting the rain storm we’re getting down here in the valley

[@MattyVanHalen]

Huge monsoon last night tons of rain!

[@lolalee7071]

👍👍🙏👏🙏👍👍

[@tennesseefiddlefoot6260]

Hey y'all. Old man from Madison here. On my way out West shortly. Agree about Nashville. Want some wide open spaces and less living on top of each other. Maybe I'll see you someday.

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Matty

[@MattyVanHalen]

Alan 👋

[@PB-oj6jd]

I know what you mean about the chaos of city life. I’m over it too. Get those tires fixed . Nothing worse than spending all that money and they don’t last as long as they should.

[@enriquerivera6001]

Hey matty just enjoyed your video im in show low also heck if a lightning storm tonight any way how did you find your camp spot hopefully I'll see you sound town

[@MattyVanHalen]

The storms were crazy last night. Tons of rain. And now it's cold! Time to start heading to the low desert

[@enriquerivera6001]

@@MattyVanHalen sounds about right we headed to New mexico for a while not ready to head to the Arizona desert yet way to warm for us but we'll get there it is a bit chilly in silver city

[@Jason-nr2vx]

I agree you should have went to Discount Tires. The problem with Nashville is it's over populated!

[@Agent-jj4cc]

Did you know if you pay for a product or service and get ripped off or you are dissatisfied you can make a claim with the credit card company and they will remove it from your bill. Don't get ripped off people.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

What's that tell you, Matty only 2 states tire discounter I would call or email them they need more training on balancing tires 🤔

[@amen4097]

Im heading toward Nashville tomorrow...sad its so Bad. Medical Vandy. O well - my van handy for Vandy. ❣ why AZ? CLIMATE cooler?

[@MattyVanHalen]

Arizona has huge elevation changes. High elevation cooler in the summer low elevation warmer in the winter

[@ES-mc3cc]

Why are so many RVers hanging out in Show Low? It's not just during this time of year.

[@toms1499]

Tire discounters is in ohio also assuming they are the same company owned by a guy named chip wood, they are a bunch of crooks. Had a similar issue they didn't install a part right and I was long ways away from the nearest tire discounters, went to another shop to get it fixed and safely drive back home and had the same part replaced again that got bent because of incorrect install. They refused to do anything about it when I brought it to their attention, took me for about $400, never been back since and never will.

[@edwardeighth1948]

Show Nuff

[@sabracrouse5893]

Good to see you Matty. Last time I saw you you were talking trash haha Walmart trash take care stay safe and God bless you

[@Anthony-bl5rm]

What do you do for work?

[@MattyVanHalen]

I worked in healthcare for 25 years but now I'm a professional camper LOL. If this doesn't pan out I'll have to find something else to do.

[@ElephantsRock19]

Glad you're in your happy place, despite the mechanical mess up! All you need now is to go adopt a furry traveling buddy! 🐕 Safe & happy trails, my friend...🕊️🙏❤️🕯️🐾

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Don't let Buddy hear that 😂

[@ElephantsRock19]

@@valeriehancotte-galan4790 Who's Buddy? Did I miss something? 😃

[@bigtomsvan4817]

I bought a box truck watching Dawn of Van life now. Where you are is that free? Is it hard to get spots without a black tank? I might go back to a van Chevy express 2500 extended but can't stand up what's your opinion

[@MattyVanHalen]

It just depends on what your comfort level is. The box truck would be more comfortable. But the regular van would be more practical and less expensive

[@marthamorrison7380]

When will you meet up with Kevin again? I like when you have a neighbor.

[@MattyVanHalen]

He took a job in Ohio so I don't know when he'll go back on the road

[@bobham919]

@@MattyVanHalen jobs are over rated :)

[@lynnegannis9224]

How long you gonna be in Phoenix luv to have lunch I live in Mesa ?

[@lynnegannis9224]

Yeah it rain buckets and buckets really hard my backyard was flooded up to my patio but it was pretty cool sorry to say I loved it

[@MattyVanHalen]

Just seeing this. I was in Scottsdale earlier today now I am out past Buckeye heading to Quartzsite tomorrow.

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Fantastic! BTW, good cautionary tale... I thought those mechanic 'false reassurances' and garage poor jobs for good $ only happened to single females 🤷😂

[@glenmcneely409]

👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pattystuart8095]

Are you going to jump on the nomad bandwagon and buy property in AZ?

[@MattyVanHalen]

Nope. I don't like to stay in one place over a couple of weeks LOL

[@pattystuart8095]

Will WA be on your 2023 agenda?

[@AOD-tr7nd]

Discount tire is trash