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.

[@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 ❤❤❤❤

[@suziluckhasarrived]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@pamelarw58]

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

[@janetshaffer7149]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 💪

[@Rajalord27]

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

[@joannaazar7396]

Nikki and Camper!! Living their best life ❤❤

[@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

[@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

[@hilariecalijo4643]

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

[@katgerbz]

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

[@82delta]

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

[@Zaney11]

Love your content and love that you often mention that people seek out info on and abide by Leave No Trace ethics. Just a note that one of the ethics is to camp at least 200 feet from a lake or river. It stood out to me b/c I learned that back in my college days (good ol' 90s) while taking several wilderness survival courses, which educated us on low impact camping/backpacking. Perhaps you've mentioned this in future videos I've not yet watched. In any case, LOVE your channel and wishing you and your doggies the best.

[@фредерикмиз]

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.❤

[@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!!!!!!

[@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 🥰

[@cappymom706]

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

[@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.

[@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 ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@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. 🎉

[@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.

[@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!

[@404notfound.....]

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

[@simonKagree]

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

[@calistograph]

Thanks!

[@KevinS-qj3en]

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

[@MomentsFound]

Camper is such a wonderfully attentive dog!

[@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.

[@DigitalChadLife]

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

[@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!

[@andreaewert7204]

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

[@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.

[@FreedomRock44]

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

[@Abbie-g1b]

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

[@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!

[@Ch3y3nn3Amaya]

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 !

[@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!😉

[@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.

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@GK49245]

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

[@deliachitts1964]

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

[@vannk73]

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

[@patriciariddle2997]

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

[@PeakPursuit-TannerSmith]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@cybinja2438]

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

[@lucindaturnis6605]

Wow Emerald Bay is so beautiful st sunrises!

[@matthewwright57]

At 9:00 you are driving along and there are so many logs. I am a woodworker and woodturner and those logs would be awesome.

[@jellyfishdrinks]

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

[@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

[@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 💛

[@loriperkins8805]

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

[@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.

[@ronweenk]

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

[@Ch3y3nn3Amaya]

8:33 camper is looking at her in the cold water like “absolutely not you be safe human!” And i thought of that in the exact voice Nikki uses to narrate!

[@billwaite-y6t]

Great meeting you. Picked up the wife in pleasant hill then headed back to no.cal. very beautiful. On to Oregon ,Idaho, Montana, Wyoming. Now back in maine. Hope to do some more touring. Maybe in the jeep. Great vid. Happy trails.

[@wadeedden4552]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@gabyspriushotel]

I made an audible Hell Yeah when I saw that piece of chocolate on the graham cracker. Now that’s a smore ❤

[@ClashLife-q5v]

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

[@dodgerfan1203]

Camper is such a good dog.

[@jamesmcmahon4651]

Nice video Nikki !!! We used to take many vacations there to Lake Tahoe growing up and stayed a few old 2 story cabins. Then later in life went there many times in my 30's went snow skiing there a lot and to the casinos on the South shore its a beautiful place to visit. I rented boats there twice with good sized outboard motors and went all the way across the lake and took the boat into Emerald Bay so beautiful. I love being there in winter and in the summer. I subscribed so hope to me more videos of yours, take care !!

[@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!

[@JohnDarwin7]

Thank you for that golden gorgeous sunrise.🌹♥️🌹

[@gloriajoseph7031]

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

[@stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671]

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

[@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 🇿🇦🫶

[@welcometoronsworld6589]

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

[@susanjnorman]

I did the same thing twice last August when I was there for a week. Hiked to Eagle Lake too.

[@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?

[@mizzothegreat]

Heeeyyyy Nikki!! I love you and camp's adventures together. Exciting and you keep it entertaining with your singing lol.

[@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...

[@carolchisholm433]

Wow Emerald Bay is awesome!

[@mystuff1405]

I've never seen a dog enjoy the scenery before Camper.

[@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.

[@krishnamurmaliya306]

just discover your channel 2 days ago and after watching your vlogs i loved it and keep watching older videos i think i have a connection btw keep shining and lots of love, and big hug to camper.

[@dntansrqs1341]

Calm down

[@phshon]

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

[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

There was a time in my life I would drive up to the mountains in NH and crawel into the back of my pickup at zero degrees and hike the next morning sounds crazy but i love the cold.

[@davidhalen1198]

Emerald Bay and Fallen Leaf! Some of my fav places. I just sold off my diesel truck, so next time you’re in the Denver area, I’ve got 4 x 2 gal DEF jugs that need a new home! They’re yours if you want them.

[@carlosandrescaicedovallejo6034]

what beauty of landscapes at dawn

[@specialed36ify]

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

[@joeblow9931]

ive parked at that same spot above emerald bay so many times for sunrise photography. the stars on a clear night is intense there.

[@MOTrav]

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

[@sittingaloneinvip]

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

[@richyg3993]

That bakery 🎂 in the her thumbnail’s always get me!

[@edwardhorvat2770]

Another great video. Beautiful scenery looks like so much to do in that area. A lot of hiking and everything. Sorry to hear about your toe. You’re getting along quite well even though you have a broke toe I’ll be watching for your next video. Safe travels.

[@RonaldNickerson-n2x]

Nikki we love your episodes. Please keep them coming. We count the days for the next episode. My kids and wife always ask, does Nikki have a new one😁 Please stay safe and say hi to camper for us.

[@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!✅

[@nathanyoder4509]

Thanks for the beautiful videos of nature!! I always enjoy them. Also, nice pull-ups Nikki!

[@ivegotmoxie986]

Hey there you two. I know where you are, and it's spectacular!. Lol the CA gas prices are crazy but seeing that area is so worth it. Enjoy!