On the Road in my New (Vintage) Truck Camper

In this week's episode, join me as I do a little camping in my vintage truck camper, as well as hike the epic Enchantments hike in Washington. I've wanted to do this hike for quite some time so it's awesome that I was able to scratch it off the bucket list.
Sit back, grab a beer, grab a coffee & enjoy!
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[@jeannerountree952]

As a disabled person that is unable to walk through a grocery store I’m so happy that you took us along!

[@24smiler]

Sitting here on a Sunday evening in Bavaria, Munich. Enjoying a beer as I do while watching this awesome guy create outdoor adventures we all dream about.

[@JonathanYentch]

Amazing! Cheers friend 🍻

[@mikes3043]

Prosit!

[@daneboro6847]

Prost

[@pixalu]

What do you think about our silly fake Bavarian town? This year there is quite the scandal that the Leavenworth Octoberfest was moved 45 minutes down the highway to Wenatchee.

[@MsRotorwings]

So much beauty in the USA. Makes me grateful. Thanks for sharing.

[@marlerusticgeek0075]

Thanx Jonathan for letting us tag along on your hike! truly enjoyed 😀

[@judyschmidt4547]

I have lived in Oregon for 43yrs. and you are showing me things I have never seen. Thank you.

[@bobdrago6965]

Your cinematography skill set is impressive! High quality mikes and camera. Good y’all can laugh about the keys!

[@cigarprepper7179]

Your so lucky to be doing what your doing be thankful . Awesome trip!!!

[@staroceans8677]

Congratulations you're nearing 100,000 subscribers. Pretty good. Also, as always, beautiful scenic video and wonderful musical accompaniment. ❤ your new camper shell, it's a KEEPER! I have a slide on my RV, sometimes the slide is not as well insulated and allows heat and cold to come in contact with the wall that affects the interior. Rather than paint or contact paper, I actually use carpet peel and stick carpet tiles. They work as wonderful insulators for both audio and heat/cool. They're easy to apply. If they don't stick, you can always add carpet tile glue. They have unique patterns and wonderful colors. You might consider it to fill in walls, if there's areas that you want to change. But again, the layout of that shell is wonderful, and I would do minimal, because it's very roomy and logically designed. Great video.

[@ThinkHEAVEN-YouTube]

Your RV is indeed, SUPER BEAUTIFUL, both inside and out. You really got lucky.

[@Subieadventures]

Awesome adventure.. and 100% correct with the water in the meals .

[@Nolgore]

Was really hoping for a good Woo at 1:05 glad you delivered

[@pixalu]

I saw the coffee cup and said out loud "There better be a woo!"

[@bertkelly7650]

Awesome scenery! Forget your lighter and the keys to Andy's car. That there was quite the adventure!

[@Rhystics]

PDX native here. I was fortunate to get into the lottery last year for the enchantments. That hike up Mt. Colchuck is SO worth it! The mountain goats, scenery, everything. Stoked to see this type of content!

[@TonyChin226]

What’s the lottery for?

[@pixalu]

@@TonyChin226 It's so popular they need to keep visitors to a minimum as to not have a negative impact on the environment. You can hike to Lake Colchuck and stay over (I think you still can) and some folks day hike the entire 18 miles. It's pretty intense to do it as a day hike. Otherwise you need the permit.

[@mauriceaustin3442]

walmart makes a lightweight screen that lays over your bacon fry pan. Keeping the grease splatter to a minimum. I use it all the time. Levenworth is a AWESOME little tow. We enjoy the overland rally there and try to make the lighting of the Christmas lights every couple years from Missoula. Sure enjoy your videos. Thanks for all the work putting them together.

[@ReclinerBabe]

Ah, Mister J......you made this lil ol lady so happy watching your Leavenworth hike. My husband of 71 years (we are 90, now) had spent a lot of vacation time there....brought back many memories. My cheeks hurt from smiling so hard. I had to PAUSE so many times to fully take in the scene. I'm amazed at your abilities as a photo and videographer....you really have the eye! Your Bigfoot is similar to our old rig...so I'm at home there, too. Looking forward to sharing your adventures before we " kick that bucket". Many, many thanks. *Recliner Babe"

[@kylebhtaylor24]

Bigfoot camper x Vintage Tundra =🔥

[@JonathanYentch]

Agreeeeed

[@daneboro6847]

I love both, had a 2012 tundra sold it looking for a first gen👍

[@kylebhtaylor24]

@@daneboro6847 ayyy yes I have an 04 tundra and it’s quite reliable.

[@bobdrago6965]

Hopefully the smoky air didn’t hurt too much. The vintage full shell camper is awesome, should give you years of service. Hiking poles are great, helps with knee impact and wear and tear, also important for going down hill too. Solvang is struggling with maintaining its original theme vs gentrification trends in order to attract younger tourists who will want to remain to visit and not just drive through. Beautiful hike. Love your editing and soundtrack overlay. Don’t forget your bear spray!

[@oldmillrd8153]

Did this hike many, many years ago. From the camp at Colchuck lake to the Enchantments is a spectacular part of WA state's Alpine Lakes. The golden Larches never disappoint this time of the year either. Another hike nearby you would like, with many Larches, is the Ingalls Lake hike and scramble up Ingalls peak. Well worth the effort. And thanks for the memories.

[@chancelancto]

YOU WILL BE MASSIVE ONE DAY! Thank you for bringing us something to look forward to every week!

[@anasiangirly]

Nothing like the sound of a terrifying loud roar high up in the mountains in complete darkness 🙂 🙃 👌

[@TroyKC]

Aha! He finally popped up through the roof hatch! Just like old times 😆

[@RocMerc]

its wild seeing how much youve grown. I was watching you when you were getting like 2k views and now you have bideos with over 200! thats awesome man!

[@charlieg5331]

1:02 can't get any better than that. The views are magnificent 👌 You are living the life my friend ☝️

[@JonathanYentch]

Definitely can't complain 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Great hike, thanks for taking us along, your camper is awesome.

[@mrapsch1]

Those views and scenery were absolutely stunning

[@peterdresel2187]

Wow beautiful location!! Leavenworth is a gorgeous little town!! I loved their home made root beer!! Your camper looks better hunkered down that when you picked it up!! Awesome video!!

[@worklessenjoylifemore]

Jonathan, I’m sure I’ll get lost in all ur comments 😂 but it’s great to see you back again with a truck camper!! Your channel inspired me to begin my TC channel. The other videos were still really good but def happy ur back in a TC 😂 Another awesome video btw 🤙

[@jedison3414]

Just gorgeous, Jonathan. Excellent videography! And that you were able to get an Uber ride back to your truck is the perfect ending to this adventure.

[@clbudd]

Loved the video. Thanks for taking us along. What beautiful scenery.

[@MarcWard]

I loved the beginning 1:07 of serene music and scenery then a bird. I've watched it 3 times still laughing. Dude you're killing it these videos are great!

[@Joe33305]

Love that Bigfoot camper. I purchased a 2003 Bigfoot Class C RV last year and enjoy it tremendously.

[@lisabritt4284]

Thanks for the hike Jonathan! I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to do that myself because of my back situation, so I’m thankful for people like you who show me all the beautiful scenery. I’m hoping we can get back up to Oregon soon…I miss those trees. 🌲🌺😊

[@bethseptember8]

My backpacking does are over. 33 years of Nursing ended with back injury. Yet, that being g said, my RV let's me still wake up in beauty. No buildings or sounds of traffic. Get yourself an RV. Teardrop pull along is good start.

[@pixalu]

@@bethseptember8 Or throw a comfy mattress in the back of a van or SUV. Jonathan's original videos were in an SUV and at the time I was looking to do the same. I'm still camping in my SUV. It's really comfortable.

[@lisabritt4284]

Beth I plan to as soon as possible. I’m just struggling to make ends meet at this point. I absolutely loathe it here in Tucson….dreaming of better days!

[@IC86]

There’s a theme town in the northeast Georgia mountains like that town. Helen, GA. Great video, thanks for posting it.

[@krystaldelmonico7294]

I've been to Levenworth three times, I hiked to Pilchuck lake but no further. Whitewater rafting on the Wenatchee river was Awesome also ! Someone in town served Blackberry Margarita's too ! Great Video, I love your camper !!

[@CamperCruzin]

Sitting in my living room like I do every Sunday just waiting for Johnny to upload another banger video! Seriously what an awesome video

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Those views from the ground levels are awesome looking up. I've only seen mountains like that from a helicopter ride, hiking through those places much have been pure GOLDEN. Yes, a photog's MOUNTAIN DREAM.

[@pixalu]

Even more amazing when there isn't a forest fire nearby. :(

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Even if you won't customize the interior of your camper, the functionality is beyond par. Thank you for sharing a travel experience that I had not done during my youth. At least you're there to make it happened. 👌

[@davidbaron6647]

Amazing Views, FYI: Gas shot up 30cent Tuesday, to 4.05 gallon Reg, Fort Wayne Indiana. Don't know if its from the Hurricane? or what, see u next week

[@ForeverChanged7]

That was worth it all. Beautiful Landscape. Bet Andrew felt totally mybad! But he saved the night with an Uber! That was a freaking merical!. Thanks for taking us along. I really like your new camper. Until next time Jonathan!👣👣👣🌴🏖️💙

[@pixalu]

Even more so that there is only ONE uber driver in Leavenworth and that he came out to the trailhead is freaking AMAZEBALLS! (But depending on when this video was made, if it was around the time of something going on in town, the nearest big city uber drivers will come up the 45 mins to Lworth to work.)

[@FernandoRN]

I definitely enjoyed this video. It was like watching a documentary on Netflix. I also love your camper. So unique.

[@BentNotBroken1970]

What a gorgeous place! Bucket list trip for sure.

[@pnwpaths2925]

Dude your intros are getting way better! Liking the more cinematic approach

[@johnkennett617]

Good day Johnathan. Like your new/old camper very much. Being Canadian, I am biased. Would like to give you some support in caring for the new rig. With almost 50 years in the industry, I have been through the fibreglass RV industry in the early 70’s and learned how to maintain the fibreglass external skin. All fibreglass is subject to leakage once the gel coat has been worn off over the years. The micro sized holes in the fibreglass allow the water to seep into the interior thus resulting in moisture damage. There are several sealers that are available, however they can do more damage than good if not applied exactly as recommended. Or you can us a high quality Carnuba wax. Personally after turning a fibreglass body slightly orange using a sealer, I learned that waxing the unit in the spring and late summer stopped all the seepage, brought back the shine without turning the skin orange. I prefer to use the paste wax, but am told there are liquid Carnuba waxes thar work just as well and faster to apply. Thank you for the weekLy adventures.

[@phantom6715]

Beauty of a trip eh!!! wish we had longer to enjoy the scenery.

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

Thanks for sharing. Be safe , especially with the smoke. I love your camper. It’s comforting to know you’re hiking with a partner. I enjoyed your video of when you picked up your camper in Canada. I have a friend that was traveling solo in the pacific north west. He left the area due to getting sick due to the smoke. Beautiful scenery… thanks for sharing. Hugs from Arkansas.

[@paulawilliams7030]

Love your new rig. It looks so good on your truck and the inside is in such good condition as far as i can tell.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey Gm Johnathan what's going on that was a great hike I would have made a 2nd set of keys to get yourself in the truck

[@CrystalSamples]

Beautiful doesnt begin to describe those views! Simply stunning

[@sylviajones4907]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[@jonclassical5710]

Fun vlog.....caping is so much better with a buddy!

[@jakep513]

Did this hike about the same time last year; only in reverse. Started following you for the truck camper content didn't realize you were a backpacker too. What up from a fellow truck camping Portlander.

[@maryp8388]

Beautiful!! Thank you so much for taking us along!!

[@quintbarjheron6265]

what an awesome adventure thanks for sharing love to watch your vidios

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Very nice well balanced rig. Back to hiking, eating and travel. Good job.

[@gemkm]

Incredible scenery Jonny, so different from here in Australia, it’s beautiful to see another part of the world. Thanks for taking us on this hike!

[@blancaalvarez5769]

Loved the serene sound at the beginning of this video!! Great shots too!!

[@jewel4989]

Hey Jonathan, your videos keep getting better. The scenery is wonderful. Thanks for taking me along on your hike. It was great. Drive safe. Keep safe. God bless🥰

[@sheilacaine3962]

Yes it was absolutely beautiful. I loved it. Thank you for sharing.

[@hashtagdag]

Leavenworth Washington is exactly like Helen Georgia with the whole Bavarian town theme.

[@southernjustice615]

Oh Jonathan, breath taking!! Omgosh!!

[@michaeldigiulio5602]

Wow!! What an adventure! So awesome! 😎

[@Vincent12]

Man I’ve been subscribed since 2,000. Incredible to see how far you’ve come. Keep it up man. I’m from Sherwood Oregon and own a remote piece of property in eastern Oregon!

[@pixalu]

Right? I started following back when he was in his SUV. At the time I was looking to go on a big cross country road trip in mine and was looking for other folks doing the same.

[@NarleyAdventures]

Great scenery on your hike, WOWWWW !!!!!!!!

[@nancypettitt1211]

Thanks so much.....AWESOME to say the least. The Enchantments...will have to remember that.

[@ChrisLee66]

Popping a tent up inside of a cave in that incredibly perfect mountain area!

[@matthewhanson8404]

Great to see you comfortable again, Jonathon! I know you still thrived in your camper shell, but you seem so much more at home in the Bigfoot. Enjoy, my man!

[@Duncangonefishin]

Amazing views! Thanks for taking us along.

[@purepearls2013]

I adore the adventures he shares with us. I can’t wait for more videos every time.

[@derekwalters4980]

Never a dull moment !!!

[@deniseroberts460]

Thanks for bringing us along with you. I’ll never be able to go on such an adventure. Keep ‘em coming.👍🏼👍🏼

[@SketiSquad]

I’m digging the history!

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

Gorgeous place. Enjoyed that a lot. TY Jonathan👍

[@billcade3325]

One of your best videos thank you

[@normnilsson7208]

Best ever video you have made - I think

[@davidj.9432]

You have the best camping videos on KZbin, my friend. The calmness this bring viewers like myself is unparalleled. Keep up the great work.

[@tj.r8551]

Wow those views to hike through are truly amazing 👌🏼

[@WhoaNellie83]

You should check out the Olympic peninsula! Like Kalaloch and ruby beach! It is fantastic out there and beautiful and there is a beautiful glacier lake that is so epically clear! I love going out there so many places to hike and check out and beaches

[@TroyKC]

Great scenery!

[@frankmozell2593]

Great 📸 work. Love the new camper with short guest bed lol. You give the rest of the world a view of the NW with a bit of hot sauce✌🏾

[@mariannlyda9509]

Beautiful scenery, awesome views! Great filming!

[@ToastingMyJam360]

Thank you for sharing! It is definitely very beautiful!

[@susans8539]

Great hike, I’m amazed at all the beautiful views. I like these kinds of vids, keep it up! 👍🏻

[@kathy0698]

Awesome video....just gorgeous scenery!!!!

[@knittingnana2939]

The northern cascades are unbelievably beautiful. We took a trip this summer and drove from the northeastern side of Washington state to the northwestern side, took a ferry and drove through olympic national park. But anyway, the northern cascades are beautiful beyond description.

[@pixalu]

Technically this area is not considered Northern Cascades. But more "Central"

[@kennethmize8565]

So excited for you and the new camper!!!

[@JonathanYentch]

Thanks, me too!!

[@cherishpearl777]

Always excited to see your adventures!

[@JonathanYentch]

🙌 🙌

[@blssurhrtpws1139]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Great views. Great video.

[@coleengoodell7523]

Stunning!

[@ginag1682]

Wow, that was beautiful. Glad you got ride back. Love and blessings

[@dsterohio]

Wow … just wow !

[@kathleenschmidt1489]

Awesome country. I’ve been to Leavenworth many times but never in the mountains. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kenmerriman4112]

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

[@1972CB350]

Wow, what a hike! And, amazing in 4K. Great job.

[@carolynlupo-knox7999]

Beautiful views thank you for sharing them ❤! Have a great week 😊

[@ocashflo]

Thanks for taking us along!!!! It was so beautiful!!! I think this video should blow up for you!!

[@RockymountainRobert]

That's so relaxing to be up there in the mountains.

[@JK-xz1lt]

Channeling some Rick Steves in this episode. 😸

[@shosmyth1454]

The scenery is Magnificent and the Beauty in the Northwest is remarkable and no other stste can compare!

[@tyleranderson4845]

One of the best . No the best video you made 😉 Beautiful scenery mixed with a touch of comedy . You and Andrew should make more videos together !

[@FrethKindheart]

Good content, Jon. Thanks man.