Living in a 4x4 Van | Lake Tahoe, CA

[@jimmyrosen9424]

Nikki- I want to make an important suggestion. Find another place to keep the "Golden Camper Dog" statute. My mother-in-law had a statute in her pickup truck about where yours is. A drunk hit her head on. The statute went airborne and killed her instantly. Please move yours to somewhere safe.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Please upvote this so hopefully Nikki sees it. Could also just stick it down firmly to the dash.

[@TheJetJJ]

When I was in high school, hanging Austrian crystals from the mirror was a thing. A girl almost choked to death on one in an accident. That’s when I learned everything up there is illegal and that is why. Such a horrible way to lose a loved one, very sorry to hear about your family’s loss.

[@steph-inspire]

I'm in complete agreement. It's dangerous.

[@maurabradley6484]

Please get safety harness for dog. If you brake suddenly, he'll go flying through windscreen

[@stacycook1905]

Ive lived in S.Lake Tahoe for 25 years, thank you for your list of camping rules! I wish more people would care enough about our beautiful area to use them. 🙏🙏🙏

[@johndoiron9615]

My wife and I stayed in Tahoe City in the summer of 2022 for a week, We didn't camp, but did get out on bikes and walks. What a beautiful place!

[@fisherh9111]

Nikki, so you know when to stop when you’re backing onto your riser blocks, put a block behind the front wheel that is the exact distance you want to move. You’ll stop on the exact spot in one go!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

Oh good tip!

[@user70331]

Hi Nikki, also cool idea to use resistance bands for workouts. They're lightweight, portable and suitable for all body workouts 💪

[@Time4myself4me]

Hey Nikki, I found your KZbin site a week ago and I can't stop watching ,you're an amazing inspiration and I admire what it must take to show us your world. I love the bond that you and camper have , and you inspire me to get out and start living. You are such a cool person❤

[@rediron6]

Good advice on camping etiquette. I wish more people listened to #2. I can't tell you the amount of times I've been in a state park, enjoying the peace and quiet of nature only to have someone, who just can't live a single weekend without nascar or football, put a tv on the outside of their RV and then proceed to turn up the volume, start drinking and scream and holler for the next 3-4 hours

[@ice5560]

To each ,his own

[@cboyle707]

People who watch TV when they are camping are deprived.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

What a sad thought, to interrupt one's limited time in nature that way!! We have a very confused culture.😒

[@kenkitsul8076]

That's why people go to the country, peace and quiet.@@TheKindredTrucker

[@CampingRuss]

Great video keep them coming all I would suggest is when you go to fill up your freshwater tanks use a white hose on the inside not a black hose for something. It will put mold in your holding tanks with black hose. Use a white hose for freshwater. Trust me on this one. I worked at camping world for years as a warehouse manager. Ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping RUSS OUT

[@hilariecalijo4643]

I loveeee Tahoe, we live about an hour and 15 minutes from there. ❤❤

[@fleischbananepferdeapfel3227]

Hey Nikki, to avoid eggs sticking to your pan, heat up you pan real hot, put a few drops of water in. If you see water pearls dancing, turn down the heat a little. Put some oil an crack you egg and voila you have a non stick pan. It won't work if the water evaporates in an instant. The water drops must dance.

[@cappymom706]

Stay blessed You're born to do this and inspire people along the way

[@suziluckhasarrived]

Camper has the BEST smile! What a happy dog and he totally loves you! You are both lucky to have each other!

[@TurboTimTravels]

Emerald bay is actually where I proposed, beautiful spot. Next time you are in the area should look into the tunnels by donner lake or heading into Virginia City! Two pretty unique spots in the area

[@jptucsonaz8503]

Hi Nikki, Parking hint; when you park like you did on a steeper slope (especially near the water) - ALWAYS use wheel chocks to prevent any rearward movement back into the water... otherwise, very bad day! Emerald bay is gorgeous! So is that little lake. Enjoy it while you can before the cold sets in.

[@thebatt6183]

Campers cool tough with a heart of gold. Those anti slant things are good. I never knew what a smore was exactly until now this is a great day

[@janetshaffer7149]

I love watching you & Camper. The scenery is always amazing! 😀😀❤❤

[@Hanseshadow]

Lake Tahoe is fun to drive up to when it's frozen, but not too snowy. I love stopping by the waterfalls to see the water flowing inside of an ice sheath.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Camper Delventhal loves Lake Tahoe! What a great episode. Like, comment, and subscribe for more content!

[@dethray1000]

you must have never been in winter--by the shore it might freeze but the main body never freezes,never

[@Hanseshadow]

@@dethray1000 Of course I have! The waterfalls freeze around their edges. You can see the water flowing through the middle. I wasn't talking about the lake.

[@wyioughta]

Emerald Bay is now imprinted in my face...thank you. Love how Camper gets up like ok day what you got!? Its still dark but my human...you know. TGINDF!

[@pamelarw58]

Emerald Bay was SO beautiful “life the good” 🤗 Thank you for entertaining us Nikki with all your positivity we all need it!! 💜🇦🇺😁

[@user-cp4jb5oz4c]

learned a few things from Nikki & Camper here. Were heading to Arizona from pennslyvania here in a coulpe months. Stop & Smell the roses. Take your time and just live. and breath it all in.❤

[@MomentsFound]

Camper is such a wonderfully attentive dog!

[@KevinS-qj3en]

I’m glad Camper has a good sense of balance!

[@hardyharr9377]

Camper has got to be one of the happiest dogs around, dogs live by their nose and he gets to smell new smells every day of his life. Its the best treat for a dog

[@FreedomRock44]

Nikki it was like when you opened the door and you pasted a postcard to the outside of your van facing in!!!!! That view from where you had the camera inside the van was AWESOME!!!!!!

[@maxplanck9055]

This happy lunatic Nikki is a fun woman to watch, always good to see her adventures with camper, much love Nikki entertaining as always ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@andreaewert7204]

Wow! Emerald Bay was gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

This was really great, Nikki. Had a little bit of everything as well as the camping etiquette and leave no trace tips! 🌍💚 Hope the toe is healing up, have a wonderful weekend. Hugs to you and Camper from South Africa 🇿🇦🫶

[@MOTrav]

I want to know what Camper thinks! He has an eagle eye on all that beautiful scenery. 😎

[@simonagree4070]

Honestly, as much as I like you, Nikki, I watch these things to see Camper looking at everything on the wild ride.

[@TannerBarcelos]

I just took a boat out into Emerald Bay last month. For how many years I’ve gone to Tahoe, to be able to get on the water into this amazing place was breathtaking. Emerald Bay is too perfect!

[@dodgerfan1203]

Camper is such a good dog.

[@jplay1i973]

Nikki, I love the video's you are making. Love to see them every week, despite your broken toe. Still I like to recommend you to secure Camper on a leach or something. I want to emphasize that on every road there are dangers, and you don't want see Camper flying through one of your windows when having an accident. Keep on the good video's and content!😉

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nikki and Camper. I wish there were more people like you Nikki out there helping educate people on camping rules if everyone would respect them then maybe alot of awesome campsites and trails wouldn't get closed down. Thanks Nikki and Camper.

[@lisawomyn21]

I LOVE Camper! The way he rides shotgun ❤… and everything else about his amazing self

[@62WILDCAT]

OOOOO ! Thanks for the virtual van life camping @ Lake Tahoe. My 80yr old heart mind soul feels HAPPY here in NW Florida. 🎉

[@katgerbz]

That snake in the snow was so cool! What a shot.

[@82delta]

...it was foam, not snow...

[@404notfound.....]

Wow!! Breath taking scenery!! Thank you for taking us on another awesome adventure Nikki. 🙂 🇨🇦

[@GK49245]

Fun, quick paced video. Beautiful scenes. Thanks for sharing

[@kammiedibble]

My family went to lake tahoe in june of 2023 and saw three bears, we even saw the bears drink out of the lake or try and get into the dumpsters.

[@marksorrell7451]

Nikki, you are so fortunate to see a place this beautiful. I would travel everywhere with you to places like this. Stay safe and watch out for bears. Love you ❤❤❤❤

[@cboyle707]

You're killin' me, Nikki. I used to live there in my early teens through my 20's. Breaks my heart not to be driving distance away, any more. It wasn't crowded very much the first few years. Now, it's loaded with real city people trying to escape the city, but bringing the city with them. Yikes. I miss it so much and not so much. Thanks for filming one of the most beautiful places in the world.

[@ClayFranklin]

I addicted to watching your videos. So inspirational ❤ I might start saving up for a decked out sprinter like yours for my son to share with me occasionally. He loves camping and four wheeling. He lives in Newport Beach like your friend Adam.

[@joannaazar7396]

Nikki and Camper!! Living their best life ❤❤

[@johnceragioli9671]

I just adore the way Camper is fixated on where you’re going when he is sitting in the passenger seat!

[@tonybino01]

Lucky dog!

[@jaya1000]

Camper is the star of the show

[@slalomking]

Yes he like, are we ever gonna get a house

[@jackierenders9441]

Yes, but I wish he had a harness on clipt to a seatbelt!

[@NikkiDelventhal]

He is always so alert! Such a good boy 🥰

[@fernandoramos5321]

Thank You. With all the crazy going on in this world. I find your journey refreshing. It really brings calm. The scenery you share is breathtaking. Thank you. Keep traveling, keep sharing your journey. It's awesome.

[@vannk73]

Well said!

[@natsukashi2753]

19:41 I Would love more videos on unspoken camping rules how to properly and safely start and put out a fire and just all around a good camping video !

[@steveo107]

I was just there in that exact area about a month ago for a wedding. Absolutely beautiful. We took a chartered boat tour of Emerald Bay and it was insane. This is the first time I've been able to recognize parts of where you were. Fun!

[@lucindaturnis6605]

Wow Emerald Bay is so beautiful st sunrises!

[@idraw4me181]

I was in Reno for work a few weeks ago and on the last day headed to Lake Tahoe to check it out, I am so happy I had the time and chance to as it was one of the most beautiful places I have seen in my travels.

[@TheKindredTrucker]

I''m always so happy to see these videos on Fridays!! What a chill place to hang out, glad you got some space for yourselves! Also want to say, I was a personal trainer for a long time and I love that you share the clips of your exercise routine ... it's great for people to see that there are creative ways to stay fit on the road, and you have some good variety in there!! Looking forward to the next one, be safe out there!!😁

[@PeakPursuit-TannerSmith]

The cold plunge absolutely 100% necessary I love it! 🔥

[@vannk73]

Nikki, you are so inspirational! Smores at the end of the day? There can't be anything better.

[@deliachitts1964]

Wow, what a view Emerald Bay has to offer so much tranquility we all need that. Thanks for sharing Niki

[@sittingaloneinvip]

you are such a delight to watch! thanks for inspiring us!

[@patriciariddle2997]

That van is just so cool! Glad you finally have a home. The Prius served its purpose but this is so much better.

[@guitarjeff55]

What a team. 😊

[@FreedomRock44]

The laundry door close gave me a good chuckle and the surprise guest inside was nice as well!!!!!!

[@carolchisholm433]

Wow Emerald Bay is awesome!

[@ronweenk]

Breathtaking scenery nikki ❤ thanks for sharing another incredible adventure !! Great tips on camping etiquette !!

[@user-fd2rk7ug5y]

Best tune's,,, Nikki you know how to feel good, even with a broken foot. Thanks for the adventure. Bear space for us.🍻☮️🙏🍁🦋✨

[@TimfromAlabama]

What you said about camping etiquette is one thing that use to fire my blood up where I camped. People coming in and making fires with rocks, and leaving them in places where you drive. Leaving trash like propane lantern tanks and full trash bags. I mean the people would totally trash the area. I usually set up my travel trailer, put out my stuff like fire pot to contain the fire, lanterns hung, camp stove, and then head off with a trash bag and clean the place up. Sometimes I would pack out 3 or 4 of those huge trash bags like I used for collecting pine cones (fire starters from nature) which were really leave bags like 30 gallon size. Outrageous. My blood was pumping and I'm sure my face was red and maybe a not so nice word or two. That is one of the reasons places to camp, like they were everywhere when I was a kid, are not allowed now because dumb people leave trash like they have a maid in the woods....which I guess I was but still. Anyway, I'm an avid teacher, and have been to young kids that they leave the place better than it was when they got there. And the better they leave it the better chance it will be available next time. Take care out there. Thanks for taking us along.

[@lynnemac1402]

Lovely scenery again Nikki, Camper reminded me of my dog when he used to sit in the car is happy place was being able to see exactly where we were going. I felt for you walking on those pebbles, that hurts normally but with a broken it is really painful. Love watching Camper help you work out x

[@jellyfishdrinks4507]

This video is the best, I appreciate you stickin up for Nevada, thank you!

[@DigitalChadLife]

A broken toe doesn't slow you down much, does it. I love the video this week. Might be a favorite!

[@loriperkins8805]

Oh I get it girl, I LOVE sunrises and sunsets, makes my life beautiful 😍

[@JoMar516]

Nikki's got curves. Love the freedom you have traveling to new places. Have you ever shared an itemized list of expenses for a whole year each year?

[@DragonEclipse532]

If you ever visit Illinois then the koplow house/your cousins house is open for you to come and visit also then our dog clover can meet camper and then they could be best friends it would be fun to meet you🎉😊😅❤

[@jennygarcia5227]

Such a pretty song you had playing as you showed Emerald Bay, one of my favorite places in gorgeous Lake Tahoe! Great video! Thank you Nikki & Camper 💛

[@JohnDarwin7]

Thank you for that golden gorgeous sunrise.🌹♥️🌹

[@terenzo50]

Somewhat amazed to find there are places to which you have not yet been. I'd thought you and Camper had been everywhere worth going. Oh, well. You're young and there's still plenty of undiscovered country for you both. Looking forward to your next adventures.

[@jlambert6084]

I was born and raised in Reno. I loved Tahoe as a kid and now live there. If you are ever back this way you should go to Cult Burger. One of the best burgers I have ever had.

[@cgreen186]

I have broken 4 toes and they do take their time in healing. I use to take my children to Lake Tahoe. So my children were raised in the 70s and so when we were up in that area we went by to see the Bonanza site where they shot all of those shows. We all were extremely surprised at how small the house is actually. But it was a fun trip for them. I hope your toe gets better soon.

[@mikedunhill3643]

Wow, I have never seen Fallen Leaf that choppy, ive always seen it look like glass. Thank You for putting out the word on LNT!

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoy watching your videos and you are totally awesome Thank You very much Nikki and Camper. 🇺🇲🎵🎶🎼🎼🎶🎵🇺🇲

[@cybinja2438]

WOW that reveal with the sliding door at the start of the video was epic!

[@phshon]

I was so pleased to hear you recognized the difference between the Prius and your new van. Go van.

[@pme166]

Great site and excellent use of the drone video. I really appreciate your videos as encouragement to get back into RV-ing after a 15 year break.

[@barryread3672]

Another awesome video Nikki. You and Camper make me happy. Wish I could live your life. Waiting in eager anticipation for the next video. Thanks for sharing!

[@dukem991]

nice opening...mellow and exciting well played

[@specialed36ify]

Amazing footage Nicki! IT's like watching a David Attenborough doc.

[@carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034]

what beauty of landscapes at dawn

[@sherisevalentygibb]

I'm sure others have mentioned this ...but I would like to make a suggestion that you put a lock box somewhere underneath your van or around the engine or something with an extra key in it. Just in case... you just never know!

[@welcometoronsworld6589]

Enjoy the video and the information you gave on camping rules. Nikki, you and Camper have a safe and wonderful Holiday season.

[@ignaughtglautz2608]

Re camping etiquette any campground we have stayed at, dispersed, state or private we have kept our dogs leashed at all times that way we know where they go to relieve them selves and pick their mess, also like you mentioned to protect the environment and wild life but then we put our fellow humans, wild life and the environment before our dogs.

[@wadeedden4552]

Best lake I have ever visited. Crater lake in also sublime.

[@michaelrobinson7632]

Thank you for being so good about rules of camping , if everyone was like you areas would close to people

[@gloriajoseph7031]

That was a sunrise worth getting up early to see. Thanks!

[@SalPane1224]

Good area for camping and fishing, thanks nikki

[@derekwpennington1796]

The fact that you and camper hooked up makes me a firm beleiver in karma. Good things happen to people who are good and do good things. What a great reward you got. CAMPER!. EVERY DOG IVE EVER HAD SEEMED LIKE A REWARD FOR GOOD THINGS. BEST WISHES NIKKI AND CAMPER.

[@stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671]

Love the area and love your breakfast mix. Tahoe is the best and I feel blessed to live close by.

[@PupsforLIFE9]

Beautiful bay and great sunrise along with mountains as well! Camper appreciates a great location as well it seems, judging by the wagging tail. 😊 yummy breakfast out among nature and then a cold plunge in the water! Glad all your errands were easily accomplished as well. Oh my… Camper in a washer?? Then 5 miles off road to get to your amazing camping spot.💕 Thanks for outlining the rules for those who might not know them, camping in off grid locations. Thanks for a great video! Take care, stay safe and enjoy your travels with Camper!✅

[@bredbaker]

I'm not sure why but the music for this episode was really epic. I think you did a wonderful job at picking it.

[@user-eu7cj2fv6i]

How I miss lake Tahoe. So beautiful.. thanks for sharing for adventures..

[@kv3417]

Thanks!

[@kvstrickland]

Happy Friday

[@carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034]

what a beauty of paradise

[@elizabethdurden2824]

Love this channel!!! Thank you so much for sharing those rules. It would be awesome for you to do videos on each. Best and worst stories from your experiences?! It would be cool to hear more about cold plunge benefits too!

[@tonytrumble]

You always provide such beautiful nature shots! You should consider putting them on postcards because they are always so stunning! My wife and I always thoroughly enjoy them!!

[@raymonddimuzio5115]

Sorry to see you are still wearing the boot! I have only broken my little toe and while the fix was painful, it only impaired my walking for a while. I hope it gets better soon! Have Fun Nikki!

[@fvsmith]

My camping etiquette rule is C.R.C. CONSIDERATION RESPECT COURTESY They apply to any and all and I see that I do.

[@Stricklinator]

Lake Tahoe, one of the most beautiful places in California! My family has a cabin in Tahoma, CA near the Rubicon Trail exit and I spent some great times there! Bears are a real problem occasionally. At our cabin, bears have destroyed three cars and the cabin interior itself over the years...