MOVING BACK INTO THE VAN (life update)

[@larissalove]

Can we just appreciate the fact that they showed us the temperature in celsius. how many AMERICAN KZbinrs do you know that do that. * cries happy European tears *

[@Tysxno]

*Cries in Oceania*

[@missnikkiparker3112]

cries in Australian tears

[@tgarnett3]

...and Canadian tears.

[@billinns7676]

If it's not 0º in the Europian Vlogs I watch... I have no clue how cold or hot it is... You'd think we would have fixed this by now LOL

[@AmythestFae]

Happy everywhere else in the world tears

[@lb3659]

Ok the bed solution is straight genius. Get a cute throw blanket to cover it and toss the topper inside a duvet cover instead of a sheet!

[@Atlantic2Pacific]

So excited you guys are doing this!! We have been full-time RVers for 10 years (7 of those with our daughters) and have loved EVERY minute!! We’re still traveling the US. Don’t let anyone tell you not to visit a state. We have had a lot of that and have always gone anyway. We’ve LOVED every state and could actually live in any of them. Just get off the beaten path. Expect nothing and appreciate everything! We love your videos.

[@DrBecky]

I’m really excited for this goal! As someone who lives outside the US I’ve always wanted to travel to all 50 states, so it’s going to be great to see you showcasing them 🥰🤗 thank you!

[@pennyluo9123]

how do they get to Hawaii

[@jackielowrey3032]

Nothing special about the United States.

[@everhea9907]

@@pennyluo9123 I may be mistaken, but I think they've been to Hawaii already, but that's a great question!

[@cindy-ml7vo]

@@pennyluo9123 not with the van. They cannot get to Alaska either, with the van, at the moment. I guess they are sticking to the lower 48 for now.

[@LEOLEO-mg5cl]

Have been to all 50 states and have lived in 9 of them. Every state is beautiful. Every state is worth seeing. Hope you get to travel to some them sometime in your life.

[@xoxoilianna]

Honestly y’all should just get it professionally done! All the things you want they can do it the best and you will be happy!! ILL WATCH EVERY AD TO HELP PITCH IN!! Invest in your business this van is your business also especially since your doing all 50 states!! Just do it you’ll thank yourselves later!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@maddiek4356]

Not only a business but also their home. I don't understand why they try to save a dollar or have a diy fail rather than just get it done right

[@MaxineShaw_84]

@@maddiek4356 Nate is pretty frugal - sometimes so much so that it's to their detriment. I agree about investing for comfort and safety. They've been really lucky with all the electrical and gas issues.

[@ROAOffRoad]

We do upgrades and mods to RVs and have even offered to help them just as a favor but our emails were never responded too (We were especially worried about their electrical stuff last year, some of the stuff was so simple and we could have helped via phone)... oh well..

[@Cmi1267]

@@ROAOffRoad KARA AND NATE PLEASE TAKE NOTE IF THIS KIND GESTURE!!

[@animestream1013]

@@ROAOffRoad up!

[@porquepine]

Dude, that grey water tank would have EASILY FIT- you just need to find a welder that can weld the support bars so it will not go anywhere! It WILL WORK!

[@ashbradley3805]

Yep

[@airi8395]

Definitely

[@JoshTC2]

What about road clearance

[@bobjohnson1710]

The tank is made of plastic and hung down below the frame rails by at least 4 inches. One trip down a gravel road on a cold day and you would never have to worry about emptying it again!

[@porquepine]

@@JoshTC2 It looked like the new tank was a few inches deeper, which would mean he would lose a few inches underneath, but considering this is a van and not an all-terrain vehicle, 4 inches I do not see as a problem as long as they used a welder to properly have it strapped uptight.

[@virastefaniya2716]

Nate, you are so blessed to have such amazing, loving parents.

[@DarlitaDawn]

I truly hope you see this comment; look invest in your business by investing in your Van. Your Van is the vehicle for your business right now at this stage. Take it in and get it professionally done. They can move the electrical to the bottom they can put in your bed THAT you KNOW you want and they can professionally get the tanks all correct. You have to have them correct for balance. So you are not spending money, you are investing in your business.

[@marenhumblebee2736]

And while they are at it - they should get an incinerator-toilet!!!!

[@alexanderanastas-hill5487]

This right here. These aren't big issues in the grand scheme of things when you have 2M followers.

[@melvawages7143]

Perhaps they would do that except for $$$$$ it would cost. Unless they can find a company who will do it for free advertising.

[@melvawages7143]

@@marenhumblebee2736 Is that a real thing?

[@Markevans63]

I don't know about US taxes but in the UK the improvements you do to your van which would be your primary workplace would also be tax deductable if your self employed... Splash the cash you two and make your lives easier

[@SSDGM26.2]

I finished up my 50 state journey with my dad :)! We ran a marathon in all 50 states before I turned 30!!! Not all of them were pretty, but the adventures were SO WORTH IT. I hope you enjoy seeing the country tooooo!!! Edit to add: YES, the 26.2-50 mile kind!! We just love to run :)

[@peggyrambo10]

Wow that is incredible!!! Congratulations

[@hotarutomoe4697]

Such a wonderful memory to share with your dad! That’s so awesome!

[@lois.eunice]

you ran 50 marathons?!? how is that even possible? big respect to you and your dad

[@princesssugar1001]

wowww

[@SSDGM26.2]

@@peggyrambo10 Thank you!!! It was so bittersweet to finish!!!

[@jnbond]

As a Wisconsin gal I HAVE to state that you MUST do the loop around LAKE MICHIGAN!!! It is epic!! I'm going counterclockwise here- You get a little Milwaukee, Racine, Chicago, all of western Michigan which is glorious! Sand dune rentals, charming "coastal" villages, Sleeping Bear Dunes then you have Mackinaw Bridge and Mackinac Island is like a time capsule with all the horse and buggy's and bicycles, the fort, and the grand Grand Hotel where the movie Somewhere in Time with Christopher Reeve was filmed! Must see! Preferably in warmer weather though as most the island shuts down for winter. Then you cross over into the UP (Upper Peninsula) of Michigan and the home of the Pasties (pronounced past-ee), and Pictured Rock, Muinising sunken boat tour, smoked Whitefish on crackers! Marquette with "cliff jumping" off the rocks at beautiful Presque Isle Park, Sugarloaf hike and Wetmore Landing, a beach that lets you wade out into Lake Superior for a long ways. Jilbert's Dairy for ice cream! Head down into Wisconsin and you can see to Green Bay the home of the Green Bay Packers and up into quaint Door County with lots of little villages and shops, known for fresh markets and wine. Tourists like to visit Wisconsin Dells and all the trails and waterways, Duck Rides and so forth.Head towards Spring Green and visit the famed House on the Rock or ride the Elroy/Sparta bike trail that has you going through mile long tunnels! There are maps of all the waterfalls or bridges and so on in Wisconsin as it's known as the land of lakes! I live south central in Lake Geneva WI which was a popular getaway for Chicago's elite and famous after the great Chicago fire. Lots of history! Lots of outdoor fun to be had!

[@chasetonga]

As a WI girl also, I second this!

[@moabfool]

Wow, that sounds amazing. The Great Lakes are definitely on my list. You plan my Wisconsin/Michigan trip and I'll plan your Utah/Wyoming trip.

[@ashleykaufman2475]

As a MI gal, I third this statement!!

[@sidneymechling6669]

Don’t forget Houghton (birthplace of professional hockey) the Keweenaw and copper harbor for the best mountain biking in the UP!! Oh and Isle Royale!

[@madelynngilbert5609]

taquamenon falls in the upper peninsula in michigan!! and moomers in traverse city, mi!! on top of all of this.

[@noahsherwinmusic9478]

When you guys are on your way to Hawaii, hit me up! I’m a full time vanlifer on Maui and I can show you all the best spots! (And trust me, for van life, Maui is by far THE BEST island) 🤙🤙🤙

[@michelleorcasitas7147]

Can you do this my dreammmmmmm Hawaii is my dream.

[@michelleorcasitas7147]

And I wanta live in Hawaii!

[@whosallyanyway]

You should stick with "the first seating option" (no table, legs out front of you on the original uncomfortable mattress) and just invest in 2 little tv trays or fold out laptop tables :) Will save so much time and effort!

[@marenhumblebee2736]

In that case they could fit another grey-water tank underneath the bed

[@evercuriousmichelle]

@@marenhumblebee2736 Great idea!

[@AsianTrekkieAZ]

Kara & Nate: Did you guys hear about the filming in National Parks ruling? You can film in NPs now! Maybe when you visit a state with a NP, perhaps you can add it to the visit bucket list! 🥰

[@HannahFaber99]

What’s the ruling?

[@Setetoto]

UP UP UP

[@cathyjay2569]

@@HannahFaber99 federal judge ruled that KZbinrs are NOT included in that filming rule. It was intended for production crews and people with lots of personnel, cameras, equipment. It’s a WIN for all the awesome KZbinrs out there!!

[@alexisdakin1421]

Yay

[@alexisdakin1421]

Boost this so they see it!

[@coldtesla6212]

Go to a pro and get your tanks installed properly, they have what you need to solve your issues. Looking forward to your next video!

[@beckyinthebubble]

Absolutely! Since the electrical mishaps, I keep wondering why Nate and Kara won't seek professionals for installs? It's ok to not be great at everything!

[@Liz52482]

@@beckyinthebubble yeah I don't get it either, it's not like they are new youtubers just starting out on a budget. They can certainly afford it.

[@jeromegilly]

@@Liz52482 we don’t know if they can afford it tho.. their money might be going towards retirement or helping family and probably student loans

[@mikebrownbassist802]

I lived in a van once for a year. I was actually homeless. Doing great now. You couldn’t pay me enough to move back into a van!!

[@mollyEskam]

Never stop making videos 🥺 they are my therapy

[@izelazeneth2984]

Facts they help my anxiety so much 😭

[@stellaalexandra1769]

I always watch them when I struggle with my eating disorder and anxiety

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

Amen

[@user-pn2xq2cm2x]

Facts I have angziaty and they are amazing

[@Jackie-hb9hr]

Yep I find them relaxing, enjoyable and they help my anxiety too.😊

[@Mckennon]

Y’all need to get a scratch off map of the US so you can scratch off every state you visit! I got one for Christmas and LOVE it! Y’all are so inspiring

[@karbear26]

That’s a great idea!

[@Mckennon]

Thanks

[@mrroyce1138]

Just create a public web map of the locations with call outs on the stopping points

[@laumoonchild]

Y’all! The motorized bed lift is actually a doable thing without splurging! That’s what Ladi and Margaret did on their van, they even have a video on it and it cost them about $140!!!!! I’m definitely doing that for my bed setup 💛

[@cekiahthornton]

I think the splurging isn’t the main problem it’s the electral stuff in the cabinets that would have to be removed

[@laumoonchild]

@@cekiahthornton I figured so as soon as I saw their set up, comment still works to show everyone in van life community reading it that you can achieve this cool feature without breaking the bank. 👍🏽

[@alexandrinebourlot8931]

couldnt be a Kara and Nate vid without a cup of coffee!

[@KaraandNate]

Cheers☕️💗

[@MazinplaysYt]

@@KaraandNate true

[@brendabautista6710]

Yes the coffee is the best 💕

[@prolifelatterdaysaint0000]

I don't care for the coffee part

[@lauriebovitz9934]

When you come to Minnesota, wait until the last weeks of September into the first weeks of October when the colors change and then take the scenic route up the North Shore of Lake Superior (starting just South of Duluth stretching up to Canada). It is the most beautiful area of MN!

[@lynnhuttinga7148]

We did that the year before last as we took a circle tour around Lake superior. It was so pretty in Minnesota. As you.gain altitude, the trees become.pine and aspen ....not so much color. But still gorgeous views

[@hudson6727]

faxx minnesota is lit

[@Dollicate1]

@@hudson6727 no it aint

[@mxrlanacarey350]

🥺🥺 “thanks for washing the sheets” get you a man who appreciate the little things you do

[@msrose913]

The little cutie is BACK!! Yay!! You’re niece should seriously have her own channel I could watch her all day long ❤️

[@luciafritz7771]

isnt she like 2

[@msrose913]

@@luciafritz7771 I think she’s about 3 years old. I just can’t with her cuteness I watched the video where they slept with sharks with her and that was on reply it was the cutest video ever.

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

The hired help always steals the show.😀

[@annie5171]

I’m living for Nates optimism and excitement for the new mattress. 😂

[@thebuddymoon]

hahaha Nate does seem way more excited about the mattress than Kara :) hahahaha

[@princesssugar1001]

lolll

[@rijosewe]

My only request is please don’t just visit the “big cities” of that state. They are beautiful too, but we all see those on all the videos everywhere on KZbin. I’d love to see you guys hit the small farm towns or lesser known beauties. W

[@lanceoa]

Wait they’re taking requests!? 😂

[@billybob2329]

@@lanceoa idk

[@robynbennett2781]

@@lanceoa yes they are, there is a link to the google form in the description for this vid

[@baileyanderson244]

Agree with this!

[@jemimasearle6927]

So sorry for everyone going through this tough weather in America. Make sure you all stay safe and warm and good luck with your new challenge!

[@ashleighchristian5001]

That little girl literally melted my heart 😍💕

[@MrFivehead99]

When you visit Michigan, you should go to Mackinac Island, for a trip back in time. There are no motorized vehicles on the island, just horses and carriages, and bikes. You will become very familiar with two odors, horse manure and freshly made fudge. Enjoy!

[@Fickji]

Bonus: They get to cross the Mackinac Bridge.

[@MrFivehead99]

@@Fickji Only if they take the ferry from St. Ignace! 😀

[@katiegivenskime1841]

Dear Kara and Nate, You have been such a inspiration for me over the last year, me and my family geek out over your videos all the time, and even if you don’t see this i just want you guys know that you guys are so resistant and inspiring!❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@KaraandNate]

💛💛💛💛

[@katiegivenskime1841]

😆😘❤️

[@vww299]

You guys are literally the best couple ever. Your videos are great, you inspire each other, and you make so many people’s days when you post. Keep up the great work! 😊

[@Zoe-fu7bt]

Yay! I love your new goal. I recommend you go to the Henry Doorly Zoo when you visit Nebraska. It has the biggest indoor rainforest in the country.

[@augsburgfrog]

Henry Doorly Zoo is the most incredible zoo ever!

[@mslagle101ify]

I love how he gives Kara a cup of coffee every morning ❤️ They are both lucky to have each other!

[@lkaren8463]

Minnesota-“Land of 10,000 Lakes”-Duluth & up the north shore along Lake Superior is beautiful the end of June. Wild lupine flowers along the highway & many state parks-Gooseberry Falls, famously photographed Split Rock Lighthouse...

[@katieg1469]

As a Canadian that lives just a half hour from the Minnesota border on Lake Superior, I was going to recommend Duluth and the north shore. Lake Superior is a must see Anytime time of the year.

[@kayleebusniuk]

@@katieg1469 Are you from the TBay area? I was thinking of these same recommendations ☺️ TBay is my hometown

[@Walkfarther]

Hit the lift bridge in Duluth, head up to Betty’s Pies in Two Harbor, hike some of the Superior Hiking Trail around one of the many waterfalls, International Wolf Center in Ely, and finish up with donuts from World’s Best Donuts in Grand Marais!!

[@StephsHealthMatters]

I love Minnesota! Like Nate and Kara I didn't know how awesome it would be until I went.

[@jenwebb5156]

I was thinking it would be fun to watch them camp at the boundary waters

[@jordan0183]

Don’t forget Hawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico! I know you can’t necessarily drive there but visiting would be awesome!

[@burgerboy5088]

In Michigan, the northern part has a lot to do. I recommend Petoskey, mackinaw city, harbor springs, and mackinaw island

[@katieclark6230]

And Copper Harbor in the fall 😍

[@Unphasedmomma]

Crystal Lake in beulah or Torch Lake near Traverse City

[@nejejejejnenejeje3305]

Omg true

[@dragonoide124]

I recommend these and the southwest side of michigan too, such as south Haven, grand rapids, muskegon, and Holland

[@mandaleemilly6367]

@@Unphasedmomma I’m about 15 min away from Crystal Lake! I grew up in Frankfort.

[@jasonblaze8805]

I had the same problem with my 1967 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer. Originally, the trailer was not built with a grey water tank. The grey water tanks on the market would not fit in the space that was available under the trailer. So, I ordered a 4x8 sheet of polypropylene, some polypropylene welding rods, a plastic welding kit from Harbor Freight, and fabricated my own grey water tank. While I was at it, I also fabricated a larger fresh water tank. One of the funniest projects I have done and would recommend you give it a shot!

[@CHOCOBUST]

This takes priority over everything I should be doing right now

[@KaraandNate]

Enjoy ☕️🥰💗

[@kmglasgo]

Oh my gosh, I was thinking the same thing

[@cody7403]

Exactly. I should be doing school work but this is more important

[@lilynoonan]

Yup. I WAS working on homework. 😉

[@AndyBaniszewski]

yea same

[@dashakutuzova5215]

So glad to hear that you actually liked Ukraine! Our country is really beatiful and deserves to be visited!

[@barbaramuzychka3836]

I was really shocked when they mentioned Ukraine first and they were so cool as they did not say "the" Ukraine!

[@juliabrigham]

yess!!!

[@Iuliia8]

Agreed!

[@Unphasedmomma]

Michigan suggestion: Come around late June or early July and visit Beulah, Mi. It's up near the pinky of the state and has a lake that's as blue as the Caribbean. Crystal lake is right next to Lake Michigan! The views are BREATHTAKING and I absolutely LOVE going up there every summer 🧡

[@juliebauman3998]

Provide Whitmere allows IT! 😂🤣😂

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

I have been wanting them to come see michigan. The UP is beautiful june July and August 🥰😍 I would totally show them around.

[@alishareadsbooks]

Michigan is so underrated! There’s tons to do!

[@JYYB]

Have to go to the falls in upper Michigan!!

[@scklp]

@@micahweiss Coming from a person who has visited Michigan and does not live there, my opinion is Mackinaw Island is the most overrated site in Michigan. I understand some people love it, but we were not impressed. That being said, there are other spots in Michigan we absolutely loved. I would suggest Sleeping Bear Dunes State Park and Silver Lake Dunes where you can rent dune buggies and go out on the dunes.

[@rachelbrown4505]

Ok y’all need a scratch off 50 state map 🗺 to document every state 🙌🏻

[@komalblueberry897]

That is an amazing idea

[@desiregonzales6246]

YYEESSS! 50states!!!!! And, you can go to alllllllllllll the National Parks again because NO PERMITS NEEDED since 1/22/2021!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!!

[@swarnalataghosh7629]

Can never get enough of Nate making Kara coffee every morning :')

[@carolynnestasse7417]

I love this channel. As an Australian it gives me such a thorough glimpse into your countryside that I just wouldn't get anywhere else. I've travelled all over Australia, so it's great to see another country. I'm excited for this journey of visiting 50 states of America! I will be following you from a little ole dusty outback town in Western Australia. Good luck with your travels

[@sophietitus7322]

Mackinac Island in Michigan is so cool and unique. You guys will love it. Love your channel!

[@joshorozco1388]

Yes! Michigander here approves this message

[@JessFurrow04]

Fellow Michigander - I came here to say the same thing 😉

[@nickdekker729]

Another michigander approves

[@paige0108]

This Michigander approves

[@ardubs013]

Rhode Island is small, but there's some really great stuff there! The beaches on the southern half of the state are beautiful, even when it's too cold to swim!

[@kittyct1829]

Newport is amazing and has a lol bit of everything from fun tiny shops and excellent food, to an amazing winery and beautiful beaches, never mind the gorgeous mansions.

[@ORCLEAM]

When you hit Michigan, I highly recommend that you get to the Upper Peninsula and see the Soo Locks and Tahquamenon Falls at the very least. Best if done in the fall but anytime is a good time to be in the UP.

[@alawitzke]

I just gave the same recommendation!

[@zealsgaard]

Plus you can go to the Headlands International Dark Sky Park on the way up there to get world-famous views of the night sky. I grew up in Michigan, and I honestly think it's the coolest and most unique thing you can do in Michigan.

[@zealsgaard]

Snowmobiling around Mackinac Island is also worth consideration.

[@danielafernandes2891]

I have never been to early for a video before!!! YAYYY!!! Sunday’s are my favorite Because you guys post😭😭❤️

[@KaraandNate]

🙂🥰❤️

[@Ana_1982]

@@KaraandNate *I like very much your vlogs with van or the roads around the United States* ❤️❤️❤️

[@benpohl7186]

MI - All of the beach towns along lake Michigan, don't forget to check out the cherries in Traverse City, Torch Lake, Lake Kitichipi, Tahquanamin Falls, and the lochs in Sault Sainte Marie. We did all of that in the Lake Michigan circle tour and would do it again in a heartbeat

[@sorudaphia2811]

im never over that nate always brought her coffee in the mornings. its the little things.. ❤️

[@KaraandNate]

I’m never over it either 🙋🏻‍♀️💗☕️

[@lillyhaldeman5415]

It’s so cute, HI I LOVE YALL

[@serdceva__elena]

First - you measure things, THEN you buy a new one and cut of the old one. In Russia we have a wise saying: seven times measure one time cut! :)

[@nicholasmoreo7658]

The van drive to Hawaii will be my most highly anticipated video lol

[@NorthCascadeshiker]

Hopefully they'll ship it on an ocean liner or cruise ship. 😂 They could still stay in it and meet their goal technically.

[@zealsgaard]

They can use the empty water tanks to help float the van across the ocean.

[@KC-jr6zs]

Sounds like a plan. Maybe they'll take us with them. They can attach a rope to a raft. We'll all paddle behind the van. Nobody will notice.

[@torenicolaifjelldal]

@@NorthCascadeshiker It’s even a good idea to bring the van over water, after all the van is the house they live in while traveling, snd it could bring them around on the islands. 😊

[@surlynguyen]

Fun comparison. We have a self build too. One thing to note is the heater (Espar) has a thermostat and can maintain a fixed temperature by running at different speeds.

[@jamieasselin2540]

As someone who lives in Canada it’s weird to see people who aren’t used to snow... but y’all are doing great. Lol.

[@AllycatlovesAG]

Yeah! But surprisingly, I’m from BC and we got our first snowfall of the season last week, and it melted 3 days later

[@jamieasselin2540]

@@AllycatlovesAG wow! It snowed kinda late in Ontario too, but we have a fair amount. Snowed over 11 inches one day last week... and some before and after that too. It’s been pretty chill though.

[@ashleyg893]

I’m from New Hampshire and I feel the same way. It’s so weird to me that some people are seeing snow in person for the first time, when I’ve been so exposed to it that I get upset when it doesn’t snow often in the winter. 😂

[@rosenzweigpatrick]

He’s a soy boy

[@scarlettmazanec2734]

Ikr, I see snow all the time.

[@radiosilence1291]

As soon as they said they were going to fix the toilet situation, I was like “I hope Nate’s not going to do it himself!” We all know how well that usually works out. 😂

[@socratias]

You just know that Kara and Nate never dissapoint. Thank you for always delivering amazing content!

[@KaraandNate]

Awwww that’s lovely to hear, thank you🥰❤️

[@meeples7599]

Those Millard tri fold mattresses are great! We have two singles that we use for camping. They do take up a lot of room in the car but 100% worth it to not wake up on the hard Colorado ground in the middle of the night when your air mattress inevitably deflates. The optional case with handles makes them easy to carry, the mattress covers are washable, and they double as a super comfy guest bed on carpet when we need it!

[@skylermulder5112]

Wisconsin depending on when you go has ice caves at apostle islands, or door county has lots of winery's. Another cool place is devils lake.

[@tmiller3051]

Door county also has an island with lavender fields. It is also known for its cherries during the August/summer.

[@foundat1on37]

Lake Superior is magnificent beyond belief. Apostle Islands were so beautiful. Lived in the midwest my entire life and had never been to the UP til this past summer. Can't wait to check out Pictured Rocks

[@beachbelle]

Karas face in 21:12 had me DYING. Then Nate was like “don’t make that face” and then she made a different funny face. Haha love you guys!! 🥰💖

[@chealsey942]

Why don't you guys still increase the size of the grey water and toilet tanks, but by a less amount than you intended too. Like maybe 10 gallons instead of 15 for the grey water tank, and 10 or 15 gallons instead of 20 for the toilet tank?!

[@montyjohnstone9640]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Skyflower25]

Or buy a second pee tank?

[@pred7949]

yea and nates whole sad sorry for myself vibe and edit was cringe cringe

[@ssgmeader]

I thought the same. 5-10 is still a good upgrade and maybe even a 10 for the black water.

[@kittyct1829]

Or just have it done professionally? Both tanks could have fit.

[@moabfool]

...And come back to Utah. Y'all just drove through. There's so much more to see and do. I've literally spent months of my life exploring my home state and I don't feel like I've even scratched the surface. I'm always finding something new.

[@signifierxyz]

BRING BACK THE COFFEE INTRO WE NEEEEEEDDDDD ITTTTTTTTTT

[@classictalkies]

If you’re coming to Chicago, be aware we have an Emergency Travel Order in effect requiring quarantine when you arrive, or a negative COVID test no more than 3 days before you arrive. You can check it out online.

[@sarahrabin1842]

Was coming here to say this! I'd love for them to visit some unique sites here in the city, but with restrictions being what they are in Cook County, it might make more sense to look in other parts of the state.

[@jaxxonwilliams1569]

When you’re in Arkansas you gotta come to the Eureka Springs area! Beautiful hiking, driving and some cute small town charm!

[@hailey714]

I recommended the same to them on the form! Definitely a unique place.

[@jessicanuveenleflar7061]

Love Eureka Springs! All of NW Arkansas is really beautiful but Eureka is completely unique.

[@mariannlyda9509]

Eureka Springs is my favorite place to vacation!

[@RoyalblueDreamer]

For Ohio, here are a few! - The sign museum - The filed of corn or corn hedge (remarkable) - Squire castle - The columbus zoo (rated best zoo in America and for many many very good reasons!) - Crystal cove - old mans cave - Olentangy caverns - Jungle Jim’s market There are many things to do, but these are all unique and Covid friendly!!(: curious what time is the year you’ll be in Ohio as well!

[@CP-ib1xh]

Good luck, you might want to plan for Alaska being at the end. "international" travel restrictions going through Canada to get there will probably not allow you till the pandemic is done with us.

[@lanasova89]

Kara's face when she hears about the tanks not working out and then accepts it... ... is the entire world in the morning of January 1st of 2021, realizing the pandemic ain't over yet lmao

[@thebuddymoon]

When will it end😮 we all want the world to be normal again😁😁

[@jeanburk9539]

It will end when you decide you've been fooled enough, and bring it to an end. Nice people can never believe how much they've been lied to.

[@salan3507]

@@jeanburk9539 Exactly! Going on a year of this and people still believing the propaganda....smdh.

[@jjennyrae]

@@salan3507 i’ve lost multiple family members to this pandemic. i’m so happy for you that you’ve been so lucky as to believe that nothing bad is going on. it’s not a lie for me, or for my family who are healthcare workers. i’ve seen so many people that i love struggle so much during this time, and if only it was as easy as ‘deciding it’s ok now’. i’m disgusted that you have such a disregard towards your fellow human beings, who are dying in record numbers every day.

[@salan3507]

@@jjennyrae I am a healthcare worker!! In a city of about 4 million people...the national guard came in and built an overflow facility at the sports stadium. It was later dismantled without seeing ONE covid patient there! Every year people die of pneumonia, the flu, viruses and the world is not shut down. But yet...since 2020 the main businesses suffering and going bankrupt are small businesses while businesses like Walmart and Amazon are thriving! We are watching the destruction of the middle class while people like you are sleeping. I know asthmatic people, and 90 year olds, and morbidly obese people who have had covid and didn't even need to go to the hospital. What is happening at the hospitals is people put on VENTILATORS without even trying more conservative treatment first. A large majority of those ventilated die! And if you truly work "in the medical field" then you know the hospitals are being highly compensated for every patient put on a ventilator. Follow the money! And now a fast tracked vaccine that many intelligent medical workers are just saying NO WAY to. Good.

[@monarawlings6314]

Yeah-Minnesota here....Gunflint Lodge near Grand Marais. Traverse City, Michigan is gorgeous and the Leg’s Inn. You will have a blast.

[@brookelyneubank8994]

My husband and I were both born and raised in Indiana! The Covered Bridge Festival (October) and a drive through the central/southern in the fall is a MUST! The leaves, the food, the history - it’s gorgeous and so much fun!

[@tigclark5804]

When you come to Ohio, be sure to check out the SE part of the state in the Hocking Hills region....I’m only about 20 minutes away and have a driveway that you can power up in and use some amenities before you start wandering the hills, trails, back roads and caves.

[@kristabrowning4382]

Hocking hills state park is really really cool. Not very long hiking trails but they all lead to beautiful caves!

[@BADIXON]

I submitted Hockey Hills and Cedar Point. I'd love a Hocking Hills video more. My husband and I got married there years ago.

[@mewarner84]

You're awesome! So sweet for that offer and suggestions 😊☺

[@laurenvonville-gunvalsen7164]

I just got done submitting an idea for them to visit SE OH, including Hocking, Athens and all the surrounding areas. I don’t live in that area anymore... but I’m keeping my fingers crossed they visit the area instead of focusing on bigger cities!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Ana-jv6uj]

So excited to hear about this goal.. its been a dream of mine forever! I highly recommend that when you get to Minnesota you start in Duluth and head up what us Minnesotans call the North Shore of Lake Superior! Theres so much history and scenery up here that we love to share! Good luck and can't wait to follow this new journey!!

[@Justin-lx5cz]

Please come back to Maine, there's so much more beyond Portland that you guys didn't see!

[@elenam8482]

I second this! I’m not from Maine (I’m from Boston) but I love road tripping to Maine because it really is such a beautiful state! Acadia National park and bar harbor are awesome.

[@chantellhooper1]

I’m from Bar Harbor and I will second this ❤️

[@austinphillips6279]

Or stop at the Lobster Shack at Two Lights south of Portland

[@KathleenWestUSA]

I have another solution for your toilet problem. Buy another bucket part for the toilet. You will have two of those and then can store a full one in a container somewhere on the outside of the van (like an attachment on the back of the van, or a tow, or underneath in some storage.

[@heejs6100]

Nate trying his absolute hardest to sell Kara on the new mattress is so funny and endearing to me. 9:04 -- Nate: I think it adds stability to the table Kara, trying not to eviscerate Nate: Yeah

[@gavintauch5760]

Been waiting for this one!!!

[@KaraandNate]

Enjoy 🙃

[@Misslastate2001]

Why don’t y’all just turn each side into a Murphy bed that folds from each side onto the table? Then each side folds up onto the wall. The are super simple and cheap to build.

[@jacoblong3541]

they'd have to move their cabinets

[@babisjo]

That would close off the windows plus make it difficult to use the table comfortably.

[@AdventureswithDanTracie]

That new bed looks like a great upgrade to your van! Getting a great night's sleep is critical to keeping happy and motivated while on the road. Sorry the water tank didn't work out. I'm planning to add an idea for you on the Form for Pennsylvania. Looking forward to more of your adventures!

[@thebuddymoon]

Agree with you :) A good sleep is always needed :)

[@kelsihaber5343]

We just stayed in Nebraska for the last year (full-time RV living/windmill job) and our Nebraskan friends gave us some amazing recommendations for the Lincoln/Omaha area: Lincoln: Sunken Gardens Park (gorgeous sunken flower garden and waterfalls within the downtown area), Pioneer Park (huuuuge park with lots of nature trails), Cornhusker game, Haymarket shopping (The Mill coffee is delicious), breakfast at Cultiva, Capitol building free tour, Exhale by Haile has the best facials if you need a restful day, Other Room (secret speakeasy in Haymarket: Make sure Kylar is making your drinks!), and eat at Casa Bovina (Piedmontese beef, best beef ever). Also, Campaway RV resort is amazing. There's a park within it (we've seen turtles, squirrels, raccoons, foxes, and a coypu) and tons of activities. Owners and managers are super helpful and nice and the grounds are very clean with lots of trees for shade. Omaha (1 hr from Lincoln): Old Market shopping, OMAHA ZOO OMAHA ZOO OMAHA ZOO (you won't regret it), Devil's Slide (fun walk north of Omaha, cool view), and visit Platte River State Park between Lincoln and Omaha. Great nature walks with waterfalls and there are a Wildlife Safari Park and Aerospace museum off the same exit. Short drive from Lincoln there is the town of Seward where the world's largest covered wagon and world's largest Time Capsule is as well if you want to see some unique things.

[@em5589]

Kara and Nate, you are my favorite travel vloggers and thanks for visiting my beautiful country Philippine right before the pandemic hits. Just to let you know, you are very popular in my country.

[@User_44344]

I have an idea for a travel place in Wisconsin! The Willow River State Park has an amazing waterfall that even has a high up viewpoint where you can take great pictures! You can even go behind the waterfall! I would recommend you go to it during the summer so it isn’t frozen but wintertime it is also pretty then! You can look up what it looks like but it is so much better in person. I love you guys and good luck on your 50 states goal!

[@TFG0045]

Afterwards they could tour the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Factory😁😁

[@emilym3961]

Come to Roanoke, VA! We have the worlds largest man made start sitting on top of the Roanoke mountain. There’s awesome hiking and a outlook you can hike or drive too. Very close to AT and famous hiking spots like mcafee knob. Been watching y’all for years and would love to see y’all in my city!!

[@paulacpleasant2874]

I second this! My husband and I LOVE Roanoke, VA! Did you complete the link?

[@rkjsa]

When you go to Ohio, the view of Lake Erie on a clear day from Perry's Monument on South Bass Island is amazing! There is a state park on the water where you can camp. Stop in at the Island House on the square for a drink, rent a golf cart to tour the island, or take another ferry to see Lonz's Winery on Middle Bass Island. You can always take a detour to Cedar Point in Sandusky. It's the roller coaster capital of the world!!

[@lilydavis7927]

When you come to Indiana, the only Albanese Candy Factory is in Northwest Indiana! Really magical and super fresh, yummy candy!

[@MrsThunderMittens]

So weird how popular our local candy shop has become!

[@elliezeller5765]

Love u guys I’ve been watching for four years and it really helps me through qaurentine love u guys!💜

[@alicehahn7464]

I’m so happy they are making these videos again. I have always had a fascination with van life, and when they stopped making van videos I was so sad. Thanks you guys!!!!!!!😃😃

[@daniellesflynn]

Michigan -- Holland, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (Leelanau County), Mackinac Island (you'll have to leave the van on the mainland! Horses and bikes only), the UP -- Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Springs), Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, Isle Royale (come in the fall for peak colors!)

[@NJ-Cathie]

Yea! I was worried you were going to ditch the vans. My only suggestion: Make the updates you need to make it home. Reach out to the Trent & Allie (they went from Alaska to Patagonia) Morton’s, RV Geeks & Mike at RV Adventures for assistance. There is a tremendous knowledge base out there to make the van the home of your dreams rather than a ball & chain you are dragging around the USA. AND, TO CLOSE, ONE WORD: BEDDIES!!!

[@joshdove]

Omg, Im so excited for you guys to come to Massachusetts! Go to my hometown, Salem! 😁

[@gabbybabi13]

me and my boyfriend have been dying for them to come here

[@joshdove]

@@gabbybabi13 yessss my husband and I watch every video waiting for them to come to the north east 😬😬😬

[@bethhatch12]

Yeah

[@moncydany]

We have Salem in india 🇮🇳

[@lillyw9969]

I live in Salem and it is really fun, I think they should visit in October maybe not Halloween it around that time 🙃😅

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Could you get a second removable “pee” tank? I saw that Kara lifted it out easily, so why not just buy a second removable tank? You’d have to store a full one till you were able to dump, but then you could be off grid a day or so longer. Seems easier than trying to put in a bigger tank...... Or...........just pour out the full tank into something like a jerrycan, and store that till you can dump. Seems like a no brainer!

[@amberpurscell-cdhs8851]

You can buy the extra pee tanks, they are made by Nature’s head. We have the same toilet at our cabin.

[@TammyTravelsTheWorld]

Jesus Christ people, why don't they just pee in the woods FFS? Who pees indoors when camping?

[@NorthCascadeshiker]

@@TammyTravelsTheWorld totally agree!!! I don't get it...

[@liljohnnygogo]

@@TammyTravelsTheWorld I don’t know about you Tammy but many females aren’t comfortable with squatting!

[@Madison-Selene]

@@liljohnnygogo lol idk about you but as a female, I’d prefer to pop a squat than have to empty a pee tank later.. No thanks

[@kendraroyster6715]

I was born in the upper peninsula of Michigan and they have amazing waterfalls all over the state. There is also pictured rocks which is on Lake Superior. There are glass bottom boat tours also. So many amazing things to offer! Or you could always visit Mackinac Island, but make sure you’re here in summer to do all of these things!

[@cxslug]

Yay for taking us along for your incredible journey.

[@smargrave]

I was really looking forward to Kara seeing the CA coast for the first time, maybe y'all can do that in a future video. And good luck on your adventure, I submitted some recommendations for a few midwest states. I'm from CA originally but have spent the last 8 years on and off in the midwest and I've done a few cool and very midwest things. I hope ya'll like the suggestions or at the very least find them intriguing. :)

[@AmmaLove24]

Yes! The California coast is something you definitely need to highlight. A ghost town near death valley just isn't it. That's not what you should highlight about California. The coast from San Francisco to San Diego is where it's at.

[@AshleyandChristian]

you’re giving me too much hope for this year saying “end the chapter of van life” 😂 i’m hoping you’re right and we’re all international by the middle of the year 🤞🏼

[@EchoBravo370]

it's already nearly march. who are you kidding

[@KaraandNate]

We’ll see if we’re having too much naive optimism again 😂

[@AshleyandChristian]

@@KaraandNate Haha nooo keep it going. hope is what keeps me going (and from going crazy) 😂

[@cyndicunanan400]

I love you guys but please fly to Alaska don’t drive through Canada.

[@gsadventures678]

@@KaraandNate Next year maybe!

[@sweatervestguy]

Oh my God! Are you kidding me?!!! There are some AMAZING places, views and history in the areas you're going to visit! Take the northern/midwest states for example. Camping the badlands in North Dakota, finding parts on the Oregon Trail in South Dakota, experiencing the multiple sides of Wyoming (this is by far my favourite state) or the endless sky in the farming/ grazing lands of Montana!!! You are really understating the adventure you're about to go on!

[@endearingjourney]

Well, you aren't too far from Ohio and Hocking Hills State Park and region is insanely beautiful in the winter. It has some of the largest recess caves in the United States. I can provide a link to almost every waterfall in the park as well the ones most don't know about as well some other unique Geological features throughout the area.

[@KeenaBeean]

I second this! Hocking Hills is probably the best place to go in Ohio for them!

[@kaitlynminer83]

^^^^Yes Hocking Hills!!!

[@endearingjourney]

Can we get a fourth?

[@joevicario9815]

Will he be allowed to film there ? They had trouble before in filming in parks. >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHnZeaFvndhkg7s Seems it's against the law to film in National parks, I don't know about State Parks though.

[@endearingjourney]

@@joevicario9815 A federal judge recently ruled that is was unconstitutional to not allow people to film and photograph in National Parks, Forests, and Public lands. Hocking Hills is a state park, forest, and the region has a few amazing nature preserves. This ruling was specifically aimed towards youtubers, not large scale productions. The only restrictions I can find are specifically are at the nature preserves that require a permit to even visit. But the rest of the State Park and Forest are free and the campgrounds right at Old Man's cave are very affordable. So they should be fine. Ohio's tourism is worth around $44 billion a year, I don't think they want to put any hold up to that cash flow coming into the state.

[@lilynoonan]

When you come to Delaware.... come to Sussex County. (I mean that’s only one of the three counties.) It is the beach towns, and has the coolest exploring opportunities!!

[@arelyhm1266]

OMG you're also from DE!! And yess I agree Sussex County might be known as Slower Lower Delaware but it is the best!

[@lilynoonan]

@@arelyhm1266 I thought know one else lived in DE!! It feels good to know that someone does! 😂

[@OurPhantasticLife]

Road trip to Hawaii leggo! 🌴🥥🤙🏄‍♂️

[@UberAdventure]

welding metal corner brackets will keep your new tank in place without any issues or you could relocated to the rear of the van for extra room

[@TheWardenski]

Make a visit to America's oldest brewery in Pottsville, PA! Yuengling!

[@trbig67]

I literally laughed out loud. Out in the middle of nowhere, and you'll pack everything up and drive to find a place to dump a gallon or two of urine? Now don't get me wrong. If you'd just sucked up 500 gallons from a septic tank, I wouldn't dump that on the ground, but seriously. A little urine? Even grey water. Soapy water is good for plants. My grandma's grey water line from the kitchen and laundry room watered her garden, and she grew amazing vegetables. Urea, from urine, is a fertilizer. Dumping it somewhere to have a bunch of chemicals added and processed seems better for the environment to you? Go look how stuff grows out at the lateral lines off of a septic tank sometime. Fertilizer. Go green! Dump that pee around a tree or bush nobody is going to visit in a day or two. Men have been peeing on trees since the dawn of time. Love you guys! Thanks for taking us all with you on your journeys.

[@twistychristie3611]

“Men have been peeing on trees since the dawn of time” - hahahaha, true wisdom.

[@macjonte]

You don’t really say that on camera right? ;)

[@rosecastillo5960]

The problem even with just peeing once on the side of the road is that it might be once for you, but if even a small fraction of people do it you start having problems. It’s starting to become an issue where I live because people don’t like using outhouses. Humans congregate in areas (along roads, campsites, trails, etc.) in a way that no animal other animal does. Even herds only travel through an area once or twice a year and in much smaller numbers than humans. This means that it is easy to get a lot more human waste in an area that the environment can’t handle properly.

[@KC-jr6zs]

@@rosecastillo5960 Also, these day's people can't do that because they end up on a list, believe it or not. At least in the U.S.

[@KC-jr6zs]

Ah, true but they would probably end up with a fine. Hopefully they still end up figuring out the toilet/ grey water issue. Maybe they'll eventually find just the right size for the van.

[@mcphersonnh]

When you come to New Hampshire tackle Mount Washington. One of you can drive the van to the top, the other can hike it.

[@PeteKnapp04]

Having lived in South Dakota, Iowa and now Minnesota, I have opinions on places in each that would make a great Kara and Nate video. 1. Dogsledding - Grand Marais, MN (winter) 2. Ice fishing - Red Lake, MN (winter) 3. Boundary Waters Canoe - Ely, MN (summer) 4. Rasdak - weeklong 150-person bike ride across SD (June 7-14) 5. Black Hills of SD (Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Black Elk Peak, Custer State Park, Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon) - Colorado without the crowds 6. Kate Shelley bridge and scenic train - Madrid, IA 7. Pella Tulip Festival, Pella, IA (May 6-8) Many others too. Happy to help vet ideas or make connections.