NO BUILD CAR CAMPING

Spending the night in my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
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[@vonrollveeg]

Interesting and great work! Make sure your mom knows how much you appreciate her. Having good parents is golden.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh for sure! She’s my biggest cheerleader ❤️

[@understandingunderstanding4880]

​@@homewiththehalpinsAmazon, have dual portable refrigerators freezer refrigerator... as a truck driver I can say they are certified one hundred percent

[@homewiththehalpins]

Actually that’s what my mom @tinytexanadventures uses :)

[@glenna-jeanwilson5180]

Too darn cute. Glad your Mom was there. 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

@@glenna-jeanwilson5180 ❤️

[@cheyenneyakima8695]

Great job young lady. Good to have mom around. Mothers are priceless.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Absolutely ❤️

[@rickverble2607]

Tell your mom, I said hello I am a single nomad. I also have a dodge pro master. I love your video.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Aw I definitely will ❤️ how do you like yours?

[@rickverble2607]

@@homewiththehalpins keep up with your videos you’re doing a good job

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@simplysue8312]

You know what...I reckon I should give it a go. I could manage a night or 2, even at 74. However i will wait til summer here in New Zealand. I love your enthusiasm and look forward to watching your adventures.

[@homewiththehalpins]

New Zealand is on my bucket list one day ❤️ and you should definitely try it at least once

[@CindyCaVANas]

Hi to your Mom, I also have a Promaster tiny home. It takes some getting used to sleeping in the van/car. I hope you continue to camp with her, I wish my daughter would!! 😆✌🙋‍♀

[@homewiththehalpins]

If it can fit it in our busy schedule 🥴🤣 we have two young kiddos

[@dross24MA]

How kewl that you and your Mom can have camping time together! Happy memories to you both! Your adventure reminded me of when, back in the 60s, my Mom and I traveled from New England to New Orleans to the Gran Canyon and back home via Niagara Falls in a Rambler American station wagon.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh wow! Definitely on my bucket list when my kiddos are older ❤️ yes lots of memories

[@bobmirror7164]

Looks like you discovered my favorite flooring for car and van dwelling, foam interlocking squares. Light weight plastic containers that can be set outside in the rain just makes since too.

[@homewiththehalpins]

And it helped soften it a ton

[@kennethbailey9853]

What I loved most is how neat and clean you keep Your space. So nice. 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

I definitely veer towards a more minimalist life ❤️ glad you enjoyed it!

[@myjournalingcorner]

So fun. Looking forward to more videos.

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m ready for it!

[@Kipper32020]

CHRYSLER.PACIFICA MINI VAN BUILD....."BEAUTIFUL"💖🙏

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thank you! ❤️

[@shereegarrett9241]

Harbor Freight, if you have one close by, has the big black foam squares for really cheap.

[@janebuys2225]

Like that idea H Freight .

[@homewiththehalpins]

That’s a good idea!

[@lepetitpapillon4887]

Love the video. So raw and real! ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m so glad you liked it!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Great layout! Nice to see what others do on the road!

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thanks!

[@Kipper32020]

Thanks for all the great tips! ✨

[@homewiththehalpins]

You’re so welcome 🥰

[@DebZaragoza]

I'm already subscribed to your mom's channel! I love her adventures around the Texas State Parks (formerly with the Casita), and now her new van! I'm now subscribed to you... 😃

[@homewiththehalpins]

Love that! ❤️

[@BigV96220]

Hi there could you please tell me this lovely lady mums channel, I love car and Van builds ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

I sure will! ❤️

[@osbelrodriguez2533]

Amazing thanks for your videos

[@homewiththehalpins]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@belove2222]

I love your mom’s channel!

[@homewiththehalpins]

That’s awesome! I’m gonna have to tell her ❤️

[@TinyTexanAdventures]

😂 Love the bloopers! Need a repeat without the cold ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

Love it! 🤣

[@paulampaquette]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@homewiththehalpins]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw]

Nice! I'm looking at all these builds and really it can be a lot more simple!

[@homewiththehalpins]

Absolutely!

[@ChrisW228]

I recommend putting plywood on the floor to straighten it. It’s so much easier to “build” then, but the real benefit is how much storage you wind up with under the plywood.

[@homewiththehalpins]

If I lived it in full time I would definitely do something like that

[@ChrisW228]

@@homewiththehalpins I’m only a weekender. But I probably carry too much stuff. LOL

[@homewiththehalpins]

Hey you’re just over prepared 🤣

[@tylerhalpin7509]

Great video! Very peaceful.

[@homewiththehalpins]

It was ❤️

[@depressionmylifewithmental2905]

I love that your mom was doing the video. Too often, folks are holding their phone with one hand giving the tour.....One even showing a tripod, and I wondering why most, don't use them. But yeah, I appreciate content and the way you filmed! Thanks, thanks to your mom! ✌🏾 ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thank you 🥰 ya she’s the best!

[@kcinox]

Amazing, thanks for sharing ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m glad you liked it ❤️

[@ChrisW228]

The REAL secret to grilled cheese is Old Bay seasoning on the outside with the butter.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oohhh I bet that would be good with some type of seafood soup

[@missylearned9821]

Some people put a pinch of sugar on them in the inside over the cheese. All kinds of variations I never knew existed!

[@homewiththehalpins]

@@missylearned9821 Oohh I don’t know about the sugar 🤣 you let me know how it is and then I will try it

[@ChrisW228]

@@missylearned9821 oh yes. I don’t know if it’s still around but a restaurant near us was based on grilled cheese and had a couple dozen variations on their menu. Many were the usual… Bacon, tomato, etc. But some were really unusual.

[@homewiththehalpins]

@ChrisW228 that’s wild… did you Try any of the weird ones?

[@tamarap387]

Awesome video....! Looks like you both had a great time together. Where abouts are you in Texas that the nights are still that cold?! Looking forward to watching more!

[@homewiththehalpins]

Near Dallas , and the cold weather has warn off 🥴 it is now super toasty and humid 🥵

[@deborahsensenbach7384]

So very nice so easy ... I just might 🎉be able to do this

[@homewiththehalpins]

You should try it!

[@judiellingham9639]

Definitely get our self a bed frame of sorts, a cot or

[@renaestevenson1361]

Looks like fun, Ladies. The best thing to do is get a hat (a beanie) for sleeping and ALWAYs bring extra blankets. My son/wife forgot blankets when they were young too/first starting out on their adventures. Just another mom making suggestions. :)

[@homewiththehalpins]

I will take all the suggestions! And definitely bringing a beanie and extra blanket next time 🥶

[@renaestevenson1361]

@@homewiththehalpins Good to hear - I promise the beanie really works! :) 40-shmorty (degrees) - you got this! :) Rock on with your bad self!

[@homewiththehalpins]

@renaestevenson1361 I most definitely should’ve been born up north 🤣 this texas heat is for the birds. Thanks. Can’t wait for the next trip! ❤️

[@kimberleykimberley2465]

We completely remove our stow and go seats so we have the extra storage space. We call it our basement 😅. My husband and I camp this way most of the summer. He built us a bed in two pieces so he can just use half if I don't feel like going. Then he has more space..

[@homewiththehalpins]

That is a great idea!

[@janebuys2225]

I love it I live in my van 3 row seat . Hide away .I got at d. Tree in school supplies cardboard that kids draw on . Put on floor . I got 5 pics. Cut to fit . Extra I put up on walls . Then a rug on top. Toilet I put down puppy pads first. Can use for your water.

[@homewiththehalpins]

That’s awesome!

[@tracker5849]

Don't forget a can opener. Omg..that baby jackery is too cute. Get a metal camping plate...makes a great lid!! IMPORTANT...LOOK ON THE END OF DUMPSTERS...THERE IS A DOOR THAT SLIDES OPEN....EASY FOR SHORT PEOPLE TO DEPOSIT TRASH.....LOOK ON THE END OF ANY DUMPSTER...SLIDE

[@homewiththehalpins]

Ya can opener needs to be a must! Unfortunately that dumpster did 😢

[@MarySelvidge]

Good start love the excitment and go Chiefs! 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

Yes go Chiefs! ❤️

[@brennadover4201]

I'd definitely have to have a warm sleeping bag. I'm so cold natured.

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m pretty hot natured but I definitely could’ve used another blanket 🥶

[@susanboger7874]

My sister and I did car camping 🏕 in our Grand Torino wagon at the Traverse City ,Mi State Park . Right across from the parking area is Lake Michigan beach 🏖❣️😁

[@homewiththehalpins]

Jealous! I bet it was beautiful

[@michaeljrussell]

Great video! Can you tell us about your wonderful, padded flooring? Love the interlocking tabs with the cheerful wood look. Where's it from and what's it called? TIA

[@homewiththehalpins]

It worked very nicely for cheap. I got them at 5 and below :)

[@whereisjeena]

Hello first time watcher.... Question I heard "your dog ruby, where's Ruby 😢 &2 charish this time with your mom, my mom ALWAYS talked about traveling vut never got a chance... We didn't know about van life in my younger yrs and I know for an absolute fact that we/she would have wanted to do it with our dogs... So I'm preparing myself to go at it alone with my 2 furbabies. Sooo yeah cherish it.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Hi! So Ruby just turned a year old and still has accidents ever so often when she gets stressed so maybe when she’s a little older ❤️ I’m very lucky for the time I get with my mom 🥰 I definitely see more trips in the future. I’m thinking about taking my daughter along next time

[@maxabdovies5161]

Simple campaign makes everyone happy.but you also added your own newness to it.enjoyed your video. Ps:i too live in Texas,where is this park you are at? It’s beautiful.if you are in Houston,you have to check out Brasoz state park it’s beautiful.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thanks so much! It was Purtis Creek… very peaceful ❤️ I will definitely have to check that out

[@chrislocke9154]

Im 4'11 too. I use memory foam on crib mattress frame, and put it on top of milk crates, so I have storage underneath. If they have hookups I bring a tiny space heater or electric blanket and put hand warmers in my socks and layer clothing. Keep the head and feet warm. Great job! I love to see newbies getting out and trying this. I just LOVE it! (and get some funky flames, so fun for the fire;)

[@homewiththehalpins]

I will most definitely keep my feet warm next time 🤣 great idea! ❤️

[@Ravencall]

This looks great except I am 5'8", plus I really don't like the idea of having to crawl over the bed to get in. But thanks for the other good ideas!

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh ya I would agree it would be much more challenging lol glad you enjoyed the video ❤️

[@lisaybarra1475]

Try finding some lightweight plates, silverware. Leave less of a carbo footprint.

[@sandyann9492]

Sleeping Bag 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

Ya I was definitely kicking myself for not bringing a sleeping bag 🥴

[@pennylane549]

Great video. What make, model, size is your fridge?

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thanks! What fridge?

[@loriking3319]

Peroxide works wonders on sauce

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oohhh thank you, I’m definitely gonna try that!

[@Angel-hd2rs]

I have a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country and am also 4'11", 101 lbs. I'm planning to sleep on the back seat because I'm 76 and have no way to remove the seats. It's going to be hard enough to get the 2 pieces of furniture in there, but I'll figure something out. I might try a wheelchair ramp. Just thought of that.

[@homewiththehalpins]

I like the town & country… a fellow 4’11 person lol you will fit just fine

[@Angel-hd2rs]

@@homewiththehalpins Thank you for responding. I knew it was a good idea to subscribe to you.

[@t.m.1986]

Hope it goes well for ya. Too rough living for me lol

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh I get it lol I don’t live in mine just like to camp every so often

[@Ava.j532]

🎉🎉🎉👏👏

[@homewiththehalpins]

lol what was that for?

[@raylenetatum8185]

How cool!!! I've just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to following you too. :)

[@homewiththehalpins]

Aw very cool! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@thuaphan3514]

❤😂

[@jacktv1950]

Mayo on bread instead of butter, so much better.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh ya I forgot about that… it is pretty good with Mayo

[@Angel-hd2rs]

I'll have to try that. You mean on both sides or just the pan side?

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m not sure how he does it but you use mayo instead of butter on both pieces of bread

[@jacktv1950]

Pan side both pieces of bread.

[@Kipper32020]

"HEATER SOCKS" are the best!!!...sold at COSTCO or B.J.s...

[@homewiththehalpins]

Another thing I need from Costco 🤣 but for real thank you

[@CMPSNPY]

I saw your sweat shirt you are wearing. Are you from KC. I live in KC KS. I'm always looking for other car campers like me to go camping with, around KS and MO.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Aw no I’m from texas. Big Mahomes fan and also Cowboys fan too lol jealous of y’all’s weather right now… Texas is already boiling 🤣

[@juliegeorge8533]

Would a small funnel held to the tap help to direct the water flow to your container?

[@homewiththehalpins]

Actually I like that idea better than the water hose

[@juliegeorge8533]

@@homewiththehalpins really enjoyed your vid. x

[@homewiththehalpins]

Aw thank you! Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@vickystevens6123]

I only watched part of it so I was wondering.Do you have a first aid kit?You need to always put a first aid kit in your V.Ehicle, whether you're camping or not because after you nearly burn your hand on the skillet.I figured you probably need first aid kit

[@homewiththehalpins]

You make a good point… my clumsy butt definitely needs that 🤣 will be on my list for the next car camp

[@vickystevens6123]

@@homewiththehalpins I am the same way.I am very clumsy and I fall tripping over my own feet and I do carry a first aid kit in my car.Of course, I've got one grandchild.And she walks better than I do and she's only 2. I hope you do more of these videos. And your mom too.

[@homewiththehalpins]

@vickystevens6123 so you get it 🤣 I would love to do that again or maybe bring one of our kids with ❤️

[@henrie.c]

what is that called, that you put in the bucket?

[@homewiththehalpins]

I will link it in the description for you

[@KKThurlBredG]

Can u tell me where got this squares

[@homewiththehalpins]

Five and below I believe :)

[@christine9604frisco]

Where were you? Piney woods?

[@homewiththehalpins]

Purtis creek :)

[@floracomer4612]

It looks like a van to me not a car a car is little a van is big sorry that's what it looks like to me you're doing good I own a car and I live in it😅

[@toitesting2776]

hi, wat car is this

[@homewiththehalpins]

Hello, it’s a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

[@joycepollitt7825]

Does your mom have a KZbin channel. Is she full time living in her van.

[@homewiththehalpins]

Yes she does! She’s @Tinytexanadventures and she she lives full time in her sprinter van Indy

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

LOL...ooh...ziptie...

[@homewiththehalpins]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jojo01171]

Less is more 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

Exactly! ❤️

[@rohanb7303]

Time

[@homewiththehalpins]

?

[@prayerworks61]

sleep in your sweat shirt next time if you get too cold.

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m bringing an extra blanket next time!

[@tracker5849]

Do not put that filthy water faucet inside your water container. Maybe invest in a small water hose...10..15 feet. Easy to pack n use. Walmart..Amazon. not expensive

[@homewiththehalpins]

Definitely gonna do that or a funnel next time

[@tracker5849]

@homewiththehalpins amazon has a 5 ft hose. I have a 5..10..and 15..lol. overkill. But together 30 ft if needed

[@homewiththehalpins]

Thank you!

[@vanlifenomadgipsygirlcanad2195]

Its a van or suv not a car the tittle is wrong!

[@louiseisobel]

Ikr….. it is a huge vehicle 😅…. I expected a tiny DS3 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤…… which is what I search 🔍

[@karenhawkins1275]

Its title, not tittle. Tittle is wrong! And here is a little more information for you. Is a minivan a car? Minivan (sometimes called simply a van) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) or M-segment. So, this vehicle is technically a car. A truck is also technically a car. You're welcome.

[@lizsanabria5541]

I couldn’t hear the name of your mom’s channel

[@homewiththehalpins]

Oh sorry! @tinytexanadventures

[@Angel-hd2rs]

Mom's there for safety reasons? Huh?

[@homewiththehalpins]

Yes it was my first time car camping and she was there for safety

[@Angel-hd2rs]

@@homewiththehalpins Gotcha❤

[@Angel-hd2rs]

@@homewiththehalpins I just read the rest of the comments and you seem to have inspired some of us. Good job, girl!

[@homewiththehalpins]

@Angel-hd2rs awww thank you that means a lot 🥹❤️

[@hazelamann2697]

Gross to the garlic on grill cheese. Yuk! You were doing good until that little piece of advice.

[@homewiththehalpins]

It tastes like garlic bread

[@KKThurlBredG]

Mosquitos are the dev and Texas but the fire ants and flying roach looking things are worse

[@homewiththehalpins]

Omg flying roaches?!? Where do you live? 😭😭😭

[@depressionmylifewithmental2905]

And yes, Glad you have knife. Due to truama, I carried one. I hope more women, especially when walking or running, will carry as well. ✌🏾 ❤

[@homewiththehalpins]

I’m sorry you went through that 💔

[@BigV96220]

Absolutely gorgeous loved everything with your content ❤️. GOOD FOR YOU GIRL your personality is Beautiful and you're Mum, would I guess correctly that,she is your best friend 💕 ?,Well done mum you have a super relationship, I have two Daughters,I would love to do this with both one day ,thats my dream as they are my Bestest friends ❤️.I have just found your channel and definitely subscribed. THANK YOU FOR SHARING, Stay Safe Stay Alert ⚠️ and most importantly be happy 😊 sending love and Blessings to you and your Mum,ps can you tell me the name of her channel so I can subscribe to her.Godbless ❤From me V Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@homewiththehalpins]

Awww thank you ❤️ yes she’s my best friend 🥰 blessings to you too! My moms channel is tiny Texan adventures

[@BigV96220]

Thankyou 💖