Internet Access and Storing Food

[@jofuji8255]

Bonus points for removing people's rubbish 👍

[@SUVRVing]

It's something I always try to do if practical. Thanks for watching!

[@Josef_Eh]

Hi, i love your personality and your videos. 4 years ago i spend two days in St. George and than we traveled to the Valley of Fire. I think we took the same road crossing Arizona. Greatings from Germany and sorry for my bad english.

[@jonathanhansen3709]

Like the way gathered up that debris slobs had left behind (the shot gun shells and cans). I do the same thing when I travel out in the Mojave. Guess it's the Boy Scout thing I learned years ago about being a good steward. Glad somebody else shares my sentiments.

[@SUVRVing]

You're definitely not the only one! I just don't know what goes through some people's minds when they leave that stuff behind... Thanks Jonathan!

[@rynchitravels1268]

Man these videos are so freaking cool! If more people vacationed like this imagine the world we'd live in. Just the environmental impact of resorts alone would be astoundingly smaller. BTW I'm almost finished completing my bug screens for my Corolla and hope to post a response video to your bug screen vid. Happy Travels from Ottawa Canada!!

[@SUVRVing]

It's really my favorite way to travel. So much freedom and so inexpensive! I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ianhayden2839]

I love the way you style your videos. Your voice is so relaxing it is very enjoyable. Thanks Tristan

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Ian!

[@ianhayden2839]

@@SUVRVing oh wow you responded. Thank you so much. I just wanted to tell you you are my favorite youtuber right now and I love watching your videos. They inspire me to get out there and enjoy nature and be creative. Thanks again :)

[@jmoriarty9081]

You do know you are the envy of the world right? Your life is amazing. Love this video and your pizza toppings🍕

[@SUVRVing]

Lol thanks J!

[@susie9893]

Brand new subscriber and I knew I liked this guy for a reason - collecting other people's trash in a national park - what a sweetheart

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Susie! 😊

[@terryestepp2615]

I am enjoying your videos... also appreciate your personality and the description of how the Grand Canyon cuts off the rest of Arizona... I can't believe I had never realized that... will keep watching... Thank you for your pleasant and informative videos...

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, for all intents and purposes, that part of Arizona might as well be Utah. Interesting place. I'd love to visit the Grand Canyon from the Arizona Strip, but those roads are long and very rough. Someday. Thanks Terry!

[@richardbottslotsandmore5696]

Great video..I have straight talk too and was wondering about that hot spot device they sell...Giving me lots of ideas for my grand caravan...

[@cyberi4a]

For when it's really cold, get a good blanket and drape it over the front seat and attach it to that back shelf you have. That will have keep the chilly air in the car off you, think of it as making yourself a little tent over you in the car.

[@biffyeager611]

St George is a nice community! Drove thru in February!

[@SUVRVing]

Every time I drive through St. George, I'm amazed by just how pretty of a place it is. It's got to be one of the most beautiful small cities in the country. Thanks for watching and commenting, Biff!

[@carolsmith2699]

I'm amazed at your videos! Love them! I'm a new subscriber...keep 'em coming! Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Carol!

[@ChasinSimplicity]

Another great video. Pretty rare to get the freezing there in st George

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, it was unusually chilly. Oh well. Still warmer than northern Utah!

[@BonnetClaw]

Love your videos. Very practical and easy to follow along. And you have good taste in pizza lol. Can you offer me any advice if I plan to do this with the same kind of car, but with cats living in the back?

[@SUVRVing]

Hmm. I'm allergic to cats, so I haven't spent a ton of time around them, and I don't quite know what they need. Maybe you could have the litter box at the foot area in front of one of the seats. And set up a scratching post maybe so that they don't claw the interior of your vehicle to death? I don't know. Sorry I can't be of more help!

[@BonnetClaw]

No worries...I'm open to all suggestions. The scratching post is a good idea. My seats are fairly new, so I'm really worried about scratching. I'm thinking of confining them to a playpen and then taking them for walks in a stroller for exercise. Thanks for taking the time to respond :)

[@jakebarlow100]

BonnetClaw best interior saver i can reccomend is go into your local auto parts store and find a cheap set of seat covers, we had a $10 set save the seats from a few sets of dogs claws

[@BonnetClaw]

Thanks but I don't live in the states. $10 seat covers don't exist in Canada. Life cost more here.

[@jakebarlow100]

BonnetClaw not in the states either, aussie here. just look out for deals/sales on already cheap stuff or even if you can find a cheap 2nd hand set and you might get lucky

[@TheRealMensChannel]

I wonder is St. George is named after the St. George in the Ascores Islands of Portugal where my girlfriend is from. I think this is my 2nd time watching this video. Love seeing the country side.

[@SUVRVing]

According to Wikipedia, it was named after a Mormon apostle named George. But yeah, St. George is such a beautiful area. The setting is one of the most beautiful of any city in the US that I've seen.

[@bluezbiker1]

My 06 Rav4 has a sort of fridge in the main glove box, open glove box turn dial on and air con on, it keeps things lovely and cold.

[@SUVRVing]

Really?? I've never heard of anything like that in a RAV4, and I couldn't find any information of pictures online.

[@barbboyd4685]

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[@subreniajohnson4509]

A sleeping bag liner would be usual for cold night. It will increase the temperature in your bag by at least 10 degrees.

[@Sublium]

Love the videos. For the condensation, have you ever considered wind deflectors for the windows? I don't have them but it seems like you could lower the window a bit even in rain without it coming into the car.

[@SUVRVing]

I actually do have the wind deflectors on my windows, and I did have the windows rolled down a bit that night. But depending on temperature, air flow, humidity, etc., sometimes it still condensates inside the SUV. Thanks for the comment, and I'm glad you like the videos!

[@suzyq1233]

I love your videos and I'm planning to be completely ready to camp in my suv by the end of summer. I was wondering do you need to pay to have both AT&T and Verizon?

[@suzyq1233]

Never mind! I just looked it up online and it's pay as you go. ☺

[@allewal]

Nice video ! Happy travels...... :)

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@tybrady64]

Some cool trivia! (Heat transfer) Ice on your windshield does not always mean it got down to freezing. But how is that possible? Heat goes from hot to cold. The air temperature could be in the upper thirties, but outer space is near zero degrees kelvin. So the heat from your windshield radiates to outer space since it is colder and heat goes from hot to cold. If the sky is cloudless and there is little wind, you can get thick frost on your windshield even though the air temperature never got below freezing. Park under the shade of a tree (or clouds) and you will not see the same frost, that's because the tree shaded you and prevented the heat radiating to outer space.

[@SUVRVing]

Huh. Interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@iamryanne]

Try some damp rid for that condensation. That might help.

[@SUVRVing]

I've considered it in the past but am a little bit doubtful about whether it will make much of a difference in practice. Have you used it in a small space like this? Does it really make a noticeable difference?

[@iamryanne]

No, I haven't used it yet. Someone mentioned it to me before. I've read some reviews and watched a few other videos where some people liked it. One lady had two or three though.

[@CK-831]

kitty litter works great, those silica gel packs are great too! I save them up and use them in my artwork.

[@gailmorgan1124]

SUV RVing Hey, Thanks for the informative videos...so many great ideas! I lived on my boat in Los Angeles Harbor for several years, and used Damp Rid with great results. I plan to use it again for car camping. Safe journeys :)

[@havevanmusttravel]

I like your food choices that do not require refrigeration. I originally planned on being a full-time vandweller and boondocking for weeks at a time off grid with a refrigerator. I now have a Mini-SUV and plan to just do 1-2 day or 1-2 week trips. Space is crucial and a refrigerator is out of the question. Having mostly non-perishables with occasional trips to town for perishable items to be eaten the same day is my plan too. Careful with anything wrapped in cellophane. They usually contain too many bad carbs, sugar and fat. e.g. Granola bars etc. are not all that healthy.

[@SUVRVing]

To be honest, I'm not really looking for healthy foods when I travel like this. I burn so many calories with my hikes and other activities that I'm just looking for fuel that's easy to digest! Thanks for watching.

[@susie9893]

I really don't think that's the point when it comes to health (re carbs). Over time all those sugars damage your immune system especially when you're not counterbalancing with, dare I say it? VEGETABLES. But I get it, you're a guy and you're young - you think you're invincible 🙄

[@biffyeager611]

I stocked up in that same Walmart!

[@lisamallard]

Lol ,backsplash! enjoying your vids

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Lisa!

[@l.4956]

I’m looking for a container like the ones you have your real food in. How my QT’s is the container?

[@SUVRVing]

Sorry, but I'm not sure.

[@trueplenty]

Can one just park anywhere and sleep out west? I would be asked to move along here in CT

[@SUVRVing]

Much of the west is BLM (Bureau of Land Management) or national forest land. In those places, yes, you can basically camp anywhere.

[@yasminreyes957]

Very nice video!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Yasmin!

[@saginawdan]

I know this is an old video, but here's a cure for a frosted windshield. Place a piece of cardboard under the wipers.

[@4LayersOfStrength]

10-15mins from a Walmart 😲 Awesome location then.

[@federicolopez-casildojr1451]

Pizza in the desert? I see you.

[@SUVRVing]

Pizza is appropriate for any time and any location :)

[@astrog8tr]

What do you do with your food where there are bears?

[@SUVRVing]

Nothing in particular. I keep it in plastic bags and/or bins inside of my car.

[@AgnesM]

Where do you find strong WiFi to upload your videos ?

[@SUVRVing]

Starbucks is the best place, but libraries can be good if there isn't one nearby

[@teakertown]

I heard that some ppl wax the windows with carwax to help with the condensation but I don't know if that's waxing the inside or the outside of the Windows

[@SUVRVing]

Hmmm. Interesting thought. I'll have to look into that more. Thanks teakertown.

[@teakertown]

SUV RVing ...ok I have to tell you that I have just been researching that again and someone has said that apparently if it is raining, and your windows are waxed then the windows can all the sudden haze up so it could be a danger...but that person has never had a problem so maybe it has to do with the temperature and type and/or amount of wax...so I don't know about this. let me me if you want, if you find out anything you recommend. thanks.

[@hobohacker258]

no fridge/cooler? but.......but......but......how do you keep your beer cold? :) (There is usually one store in a strip mall that uses their phone number as their WiFi password)

[@SUVRVing]

Good tip about the phone number as a password. Thanks! Also, I'll be using a cooler on my next big trip :)

[@BS2Dos]

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[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

You want to cover your outside window if you are going to get ice.

[@naturalcare2373]

just a question, if you had any problems with your car, like does not want to start...in the morning....How would you deal with that? Thanks.

[@SUVRVing]

That's a tough one. If I were somewhere accessible and had phone service, I'd call a tow truck. Otherwise, I'd probably go around to the people camping nearby to see if they could help by either figuring out what was wrong or by giving me a lift into the closest outpost of civilization, where I'd try to find a tow truck.

[@johnklug3723]

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[@skepticalmechanic]

Call AAA

[@overlandsubaruinternationa2378]

do you have some how eater in this

[@moosebonsai]

Yep. Back in '94, I did a 22 state road trip ilivin' out a Subaru Legacy station wagon, Sunny. Woo Wee, that that was some trip; I'm tellin' you. Excpein' we didn't have no interweb netter whatcha-call-it, no sir! We did all our yappin' on HAM radoos ; and we'ens were damn glad to have em'! 'Case some poor bastards could only afford CB's. Also, I'd didn't have to store no food; I'd just throw a stick at an' marmot to stun em' and then run up to catch 'em, I'm tellin' you. Whoo doggies, them thar camp fire roast marmot is as tasty as apple pie on the Fourth of July. Mummmm Mummm!

[@teakertown]

hey you never showed the pizza..I wanted to see it

[@SUVRVing]

Keep watching my other videos. I have pizza plenty of times :) I usually get one from Domino's with feta cheese, black olives, and jalapenos.

[@teakertown]

SUV RVing ...that sounds really good but I have eaten feta cheese before and it doesn't have any taste to me. I usually go for blue cheese because of this..I wonder how that would taste on the pizza. Domino's Pizza is my favorite. but Little Caesars Pizza is ok too and five bucks and "hot and ready". problem is I can only eat two pieces at a time so I don't know about storing it in my vehicle.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm not the biggest blue cheese fan, but I know that a lot of people like to dip their pizza crusts in it, so I assume that it would be good on the pizza itself. You definitely can't go wrong with a $5 Hot-n-Ready from Little Caesar's, but I've been getting Domino's more often now that they have the $7.99 large 3-topping deal all the time. If I'm hungry, I can eat the whole pizza in one sitting, no problem, but I usually have 2 or 3 pieces left over. If I could only eat a couple pieces at a time and had to store the rest, I'd just get a cooler, put the pizza slices in a large Ziploc bag or two, and then toss the bag into the cooler. Either eat the pizza cold (which I like, but not everyone does) or I guess you could heat it up in a pan on a little camp stove.

[@teakertown]

SUV RVing ....oh thanks...for some reason I just saw your reply now. I actually got a dominoes pizza yesterday like yours except I replaced the feta cheese with mushrooms. yah, I'm not on the road yet but I have a cooler set up in my vehicle.. I just don't know about keep on putting ice in it and stuff.

[@jmoriarty9081]

@@SUVRVing or if you're in the desert and it gets really hot, put your pizza in the sun to warm up. I fried an egg one time in Texas in the sun on a scorching hot 98 degree day!

[@mhchastain64]

Am I the only one who think he’s absolutely stunning

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

What? You don’t lick the lid on the yogurt?!!

[@SUVRVing]

Now you know my deepest, darkest secret!

[@ratherbfishing455]

Can you make wi fi calls with your mi fi?

[@SUVRVing]

Through something like Skype or Facebook, yes.

[@ratherbfishing455]

+SUV RVing Thanks. I make calls with WiFi if I can get the app to work.

[@dannymeske3821]

Rice cakes and health bars are garbage...Hope you have good healthcare you will need it!

[@brianpan6453]

This is the first video I have seen from you. I have to say honestly, and this just may be your personality type, you don't look very happy! I wonder how much car camping takes away from your joie de vivre and are there points where you say (whether or not you act upon it), I've had enough of this crap. Find a home! Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

[@susie9893]

Well I assume you have a home (house) from the tone of your comments and I'm not exactly hearing joi de vivre from you either. I think the point of this type of vlog is reality. You should be GLAD there are vanlifers out there who are posting the realities of vanlife - hopefully will discourage ppl who aren't cut out for it but are attracted cos they only see the glamour stuff Also I think this guy actually does have a 'real' home - if you'd listened he referred to trips (true vanlifers don't talk about their life in those terms), I suspect he's not full-time in his vehicle. You're barking up the wrong tree

[@jmoriarty9081]

@@susie9893 Good come back. I don't like when people make comments like that to him. He's a really nice guy and I enjoy his videos tremendously. Perhaps the other guy was jealous because this guy is not strapped down with a mortgage keeping up with the Jones's.

[@saginawdan]

Easy fix....watch more of his videos😎

[@brianpan6453]

@@susie9893 , wow, always the know it all who thinks she can tell others what they "SHOULD" be doing. I was respectfully asking questions. Why don't you mind your own fucking business. And I don't have a home.

[@BS2Dos]

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