Stuck In a Snowstorm Vanlife Camping Route 66

[@frankimbrunone9882]

Lol... I was explaining something about one of your videos to my wife. I watch several van lifers and was trying to figure out how to explain who I was talking about. So I said, "the one that doesn't do his dishes." And she knew.

[@mikedr1549]

That drives my wife CRAZY!

[@JimmyHagerstrom]

A young guy, living in a van, alone, while documenting it, and doing all these adventures... And the van is already suuuper nice, look at how his spices is stored... I´m totally thinking the opposite. That he´s a very sofisticated young man. "Clean your Apron!" - He HAS one. Living in a VAN. I´m 35 and have never owned one in my life. I dont think people appreciate how hard it actually is to live in these types of unconventinal ways. How much energy and time and planning it takes to just maintain yourself. Your hygien, food, electrics, water. He cooks in a VAN that he built. Only people that has done that and been living in it for a couple years should be able to complain, and then they certainly wouldn´t. ' (I get that you weren´t critizing him. Your comment was great and fun. I just had to get in here :-))

[@shepiu]

dishes are the bane of my existence i can't blame him lol

[@skyangelthefan]

@@shepiuI am right along with you! All the dish washing that my Mother had me do as a child, I grew up hating to do my dishes, pots, pans, silverware any eating/cooking tool in my home I despise washing them. I even dislike dishwashers. Can you tell that I despise dish chores? 😂

[@ShowStation.]

@@skyangelthefan I want to create a robot or even machines that make dishwashing and other annoying tasks like folding clothes so effortless

[@Mineav]

It's always a great day when Ryan Twomey uploads a new video. Some of my favorite content on KZbin.

[@MillerReactz]

Best KZbin channel ever! So glad I found his channel, it makes my life 100x better watching his videos ❤️🤟🏾

[@shmuelkurinsky]

Why is this comment always the top in all Yt vids

[@nicholaskessler3925]

english?

[@JRMontgomery-ce6fj]

It's a great day when my herpes don't come out

[@ddog1066]

Get a life and touch some grass, holy god.

[@twitchracing]

Hey bud, I live in my camper full time up in Canada, I use those foam workout pads on my floor during the winter and they do really well keeping my feet warm without taking away much head space.

[@r.bellbottom8964]

Cheap at 5 Below stores if you have them near you.

[@janiceevans]

Love watching you travel. Hint from someone raised in snow. Always in low gear, never break traction and never gun it.. had me on the edge of my seat today. No fair for this 67 year old girl 🤣🤣🤣

[@Archie583]

Lol. He punched through that massive 4" berm of snow. 😂

[@loenie5359]

I really appreciate you putting up the degrees in Celsius the last couple of videos. It’s nice. And never mind people complaining about your dishes. It’s your house and you decide how to live in it. It’s real and it makes your videos you. Keep making them and I’ll keep watching.

[@szid9372]

Great episode! If you find yourself stuck in the snow, one tip is to disable the ESP/Traction Control feature. This function is designed to prevent your wheels from spinning too quickly, which may hinder your ability to gain traction. By turning off this feature, you can maximize the power to your tires, making it easier to get unstuck. Just remember to turn it back on once you are on the move again.

[@coryvallad7578]

also let some air out of your tires not a shit ton but a good amount

[@topherjoe1167]

Remember to never underestimate all my crappy situation’s the poop shovel can get you out of 😂 I love the channel and look forward to every new adventure !

[@gman9024]

Also, another pro tip that's saved me countless times is use your floor mats for traction under your tires if you get stuck

[@draco4540]

the pros and cons of traction control. it can come in handy, but a lot of times in winter, it can be more of a hinderance.

[@hazzella6317]

Wow I’m from here! I helped redesign the Angel Delgadillo exhibit! I did the layout for the walls, picked out the furniture, and other materials such as the carpet tiles!

[@BriccBalloon]

Ryan, you should make a video where you talk about the things you like about your current van and what you would change if you made a new one. Like, would you change the layout or add a more permanent shower, stuff like that. It would be really interesting.

[@lareynaasesina5808]

🎯Agreed!! Luv that idea👏🏽

[@bwjvlogs]

Just a tip! If you ever find yourself in mud or snow and can’t get out front on! Try turning around and reversing out you will be very surprised how much better a FWD vehicle will do in snow when in reverse!

[@jeanettemesser7886]

Ryan, get some really warm slippers. They’re basically carpet that moves around with you. No need for insulation on the floor. And down booties for sleeping. Your feet will be toasty warm. 😊

[@Texscripter]

That's hilarious; I-40 being shut down - my wife and I were driving back to Arizona from Albuquerque when you recorded this and 40 was done, so we had to detour north into the Navajo Nation. In a frikkin' blizzard. Driving those back roads in white-out conditions was no bueno. Made it to Flag and decided, screw this, we're getting a hotel room. People don't realize how quickly 40, or even I-17, can shut down because of weather up there in northern AZ. Or a dummy causing a wreck and messing things up (especially 17; it happens a lot and there's not exactly a lot of alternate routes north/south in AZ, lol). Glad you stayed safe out there!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I met Angel in 2015 and he was cutting hair still. Saw a patch from a local sheriffs department on his wall. We drove from Oatman to Flagstaff and it was amazing. I will do the whole road when I retire. Loved it.

[@billyeomans2772]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@sayitaintsl0w]

You can chop bacon and par cook it before adding it to your burger meat as well as chunks of cheese. So good! You did a great job committing while driving in the snow through the barrier that the plows had created. I had a rear wheel drive Volvo 250 back in the day in Vermont when we had some of the largest snow storms on record. The place I worked had a dirt road that went up a very steep hill. I had to gun it and pray I wouldn’t end up in the trees. As long as your wheels have traction and you keep your momentum as well as confidence it typically works out.

[@lisawarren3930]

I live on a 50 foot steel ketch with hubby and it’s tough keeping a small space tidy. You’re doing well!I love you van build and your videos. So informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@allenlem6500]

Bro, I got real ocd and trust me your “mess” don’t bother me. People don’t understand the circumstances and that’s okay. You can’t please everyone so keep on keeping on big tooms! We appreciate your efforts and we are very blessed with your uploads. Stay safe, stay healthy and travel on!

[@lanchparty]

The snow is soooo pretty! Thank you for sharing from Texas where it was 80 degrees today.

[@shannonking2126]

Your van always looks good. It is always stylish and not cluttered, like some others I have seen. So no harm in having some undone dishes in the sink. it's not like you leave them for extended periods of time. Also, it's better not to make a bed as soon as you get up in the morning -- bedding needs to air for a while.

[@deniseyoung5385]

KZbin just randomly chose this video for me and it’s so funny because I am realizing that I was caught in probably the same snowstorm. I wasn’t supposed to stop that day until I got to New Mexico but I ended up staying at a hotel in Flaggstaff because the interstate shut down and I had even had to wait on the freeway for about an hour and a half for the plow to run to clear the road around Kingman. I was so unprepared. I didn’t even have chains or recovery boards or anything other than my SUV is AWD thankfully. By some miracle, I made it to the Hilton Garden Inn in Flaggstaff and they were awesome. I didn’t have any heat to sleep in my rig. I can handle low 40’s, but when it is below freezing I just can’t. I’m glad that you made it through that storm. The snow is pretty, though.

[@luciad5988]

I love a sesame seed bun! I also love refried beans. I dip tortilla chips in them.

[@theathjr]

Ryan that burger looked amazing. Get yourself a small air fryer and throw in some tots or fries . Although im not sure how much power they consume. Foresty Forest uses one all the time so I’d imagine not much. Safe Travels Amigo 👊

[@dennisandrews8485]

What a great lesson for everyone that is traveling in the winter. BE PREPARED. Always keep snow chains in your car van truck even if it's July. Cause winter will sneak up on you quickly and there's a emergency you have to go to ...and it's Oh crap I forgot snow chains I've been meaning to get them. Now I'm stuck in snow. Headlines read...11 dead in winter snow storm

[@peggybachler5952]

I drove with my parents many many times on Route 66 back in the 60s and 70s. Love it. Stucky’s was a great place to stop and get gas, snacks and food. In Oklahoma was a great place to eat over the road, on Wil Rogers Turnpike. There used to be a restaurant with a large red roof and a bee hive inside that’s is now a large candy store called Redmonds Candy in Missouri.

[@marylauraaustin]

I'm in North Carolina. You just gave me my snow fix for another month!! I could tell you were super nervous, you did great!

[@GottabeGeo]

You are the guy who got me into this vanlife thing on youtube. I cant stop watching vanlife campers now. Idk why but its so chill and relaxing and seeing places ill never get to see.

[@amandamccoy1165]

I agree, you live in your van. So it looks lived in. Enjoy your videos.

[@chrisjones2569]

Buy a cheap rug for your floor that will help the cold and if the snow piles up blocking the wind from blowing under your van it will also help

[@sidneyk7771]

I live in Edgewood, NM right off of Old 66. I absolutely adore living out here! I drive Old 66 to Albuquerque back & forth daily & am truly grateful for all the memories. :)

[@sidneyk7771]

There is also plenty of lovely hiking close off Old 66 in the Central NM area!

[@Papa_Kicks]

Get some Wool Cabin Socks! They would be great for your cold floor. They are super warm and honestly one of my favorite things about Winter.

[@luciad5988]

Bombas gripper slippers are really warm too 😊

[@susiematthews7908]

Alpaca is even warmer than wool ❤️

[@roentgen822]

Do not make a drinking game out of every time Ryan says Route 66 or you will die 😂😂😂

[@williamzafravelasco]

This one is my favorite episode for some reason. I binge-watched most of your episodes. Great stuff.

[@jenniferbaragar8254]

I really, really appreciate how nice you keep up yourself and your surroundings! Some KZbinr’s are a bit too grungy for me. Love your content and the cooking is very much a treat, Thanks!

[@Chichirivichi]

I agree, Ryan is classy and shares so much knowledge. I love his cooking as well. Have you watched MAV? He's pretty cool as well.

[@qhew]

always love your vids Ryan and your clear description. learning about US roads, camp locations, towns, weather conditions & pro-master capability. making & enjoying that cheeseburger was good as well. from Australia.

[@JB-rb3jk]

That burger was a masterpiece. Well done sir.

[@uselessvad2444]

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the diesel heater is so delightful. You should probably have some kind of slippers in your van when the floor gets cold. Can't wait to see more of the route

[@texasrangertwb]

I used to drive a 2017 ProMaster every day for work and I LOVED that thing. It was mostly empty other than two 150 lb totes that I strapped down over the rear axle and man that thing would haul ass.

[@pirateylass]

My great grandparents traveled along Route 66 during the Dustbowl years to relocate to the Los Angeles area. My mom’s family still lives nearby. 👍

[@urmomsahoe1]

those window mounted classic air conditioners are actually really cool. It compresses it as it comes in using a cone shape and then expands back out on the other side to cool the air. It uses a very primative design feature that all air cons use now.

[@stephenurmano2198]

My dad had that same Studebaker growing up in New York back in the early ‘50s. He loved his cars and had some great ones.

[@reginaldsimmons8799]

I'm glad you made it out😮. Stay safe Ryan!

[@benjaminowens742]

Just a quick tip for smash burgers only smash once in the beginning if you smash it later on during cooking you lose a ton of those precious juices my man

[@philipchesley9615]

...."momentum".....We're glad you used instinct when meeting the icy pavement and not flying across to get stuck worse on the other side! Very cool, calm & collected! Cheers!

[@BlueShadow923]

I suggest checking out Pontiac Illinois on your future Route 66 trip. Also as already mentioned a fluffy throw rug and slippers. You could also put toe warmer packets in the slippers when really cold. Thanks for the video!

[@Just-looking1234]

What a very cool trip to take. Rt. 66. Looks fun! I like all the old places 😎

[@mrmister385]

Ryan, also check out Route 20. Longest highway in the USA. Goes from Boston to Oregon. You've driven portions for sure. Maybe a trek to New England for Fall Foliage again (not Salem). This time go to southern Vermont for the covered bridges and perhaps the town used for Beetlejuice ? They leave most of the props. It's really wild.

[@TJDawgs72]

Ryan…You probably already heard this, but in the case that you can’t find chains and traction boards, get yourself a couple of two by fours and some kitty litter…and make sure that you have a shovel all the time with you. It would’ve saved you a lot of headache that day. Take care and safe journeys my friend.

[@MamaVee50]

I remember those Burma Shave signs as a kid, coming west to California in the 1960’s! 🌺 After migrating to SoCal, we now live ~ 2 miles from 66. Great history of the road.

[@wayniebotts8366]

Hey Ryan, the weather looks awful !!! We had a beautiful 82 degree day, I never expected to see this lol. Thank you for all the great content !!

[@taustin5782]

Great video! Such amazing footage!! Love and blessings from Shiner, Texas! 🧡

[@mystorymyride]

Do your dishes when is good for you!! 😂. Just glad To see a post From You.

[@SFNativeGal]

I remember, as a kid. Travelling cross country in our 56 Ford, having that window air conditioner. Mom smoked so much that all my brother and I experienced is a little bit of circulating air with cigarette smoke. Not ever pleasant but better than stale air. I forgot about that! And, yep, we drive 66 in the 50s. Great video and loved your hamburger!!

[@lindajunglas8335]

I’m going to sound like a mom here but go buy some slippers! LL Bean sells great fur lined slippers with a solid bottoms. Will keep your feet nice and warm.

[@souniert]

lol about the dishes! Learned overtime to do them as I go so as I’m standing there, I don’t waste time if I have a few things to wash I do it so when I’m done it’s not nearly as bad a pile. Just something I learned overtime. Also, I would just leave it till the next day when I was younger, but trust me if you stay ahead of it it’s a lot better. We totally understand though, if you don’t have water or something like that. You do you

[@mrsrepus]

Love love RT 66. Went from beginning in CA. up to AZ. BE SURE toy hit Winslow AZ … ICONIC

[@feliciajohnson3502]

Thank you for history lesson. When I think of 66 I think of movie CARS. Burger looked amazing. Glad you got out. Keep doing what you are doing. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@timwitt94]

Dude, this is what Minecraft is all about! A little imagination can go a long way

[@KruisinKevin]

Good to be prepared for cold harsh conditions if RV fails. I’d recommend when you park to always have an exit in mind with backing in versus pulling in. Thanks for sharing the experience. Cheers

[@careip]

94 degrees in north Texas today. I was feeling for you in your anxiety. Great video Ryan.

[@B4nks]

This is wild 😂

[@DanielleTurner-x4w]

Get a shovel, rock salt, big jug of water to pump water to wash dishes. Like the color inside the van. Do youhave a thermal sleeping bag.

[@robanderson84]

Yah! you got out! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! I am doing solar and have a 3 pole/piece collapsable squeegee with an adjustable angle head painting attachment...2 different items...put together from hard ware store....i use to clear off my solar panels on top my shed, works great and is light weight and small to store about 3 foot long collapsed....maybe that would help you

[@ANDYSWORLD-j7p]

ROUTE 66 GOES FROM CHICAGO IL TO CALIFORNIA. FULL LENGTH. OFF IT. DUDE 😎. DR RETZER GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR TRAVELS.

[@Suzl4]

I don't have a dishwasher and I make sure my dishes are cleaned after every meal so they don't buildup!! We all do things differently and there's nothing wrong with it. Start or end of Route 66 is downtown Chicago near the intersection of Adams and Michigan!!

[@vonmaximoff1742]

Yep clean as you go!

[@nickyp310]

Fun fact about American Cheese. It actually originated in Canada. For what ever reason, it never gained popularity there. But we loved it. However, real cheese makers around the world too offense to us calling it "cheese" since it contained little milk solids and majority vegetable oils. Eventually to keep calling it "cheese" we had to start referring to it technically as, "American Cheese".

[@rontokunaga7850]

As always great video!! Soon u won’t have to worry about getting stuck in the snow on your new build!!

[@dec_ves2190]

I know it may take long but if you need to do your dishes and you are in a snowy area, use the snow! Make a campfire or use the stove in your van and melt a lot and fill the tank when you're done.

[@nsttx]

its really interesting how you also educate us on the history of the places you go to / pass by! especially for us who live overseas 🎉 sending love and support all the way from Hong Kong, good work Ryan keep it up! ❤

[@moricey4776]

I always look for branches to put in front of my tires to drive over and get me going if necessary. I thought the SW was for snow birds in the winter. Not this year! 👍🏻🇺🇸🥩

[@PeterPanbe]

Somehow the way you delivery “documentary” level information on places is really great. I’m from Europe, hoping one day you’ll cross Europe with this level of background information on sites 😊

[@theresalehner1081]

Just came across your channel, I've been binge watching it all day, I love it!!!❤❤

[@mattpowell6873]

I love how real the journey is bro. Never change. You're out there killing it

[@cdelaney1983]

I have been watching you and Mavs channel for a long time. I have to say i have been enjoying ur videos a whole lot more for a good while now. Keep it up!

[@ML-kx9gz]

It has to be kind of fun being stuck in a snow storm like this, you know you have days of diesel to keep you warm, you have food, I guess the major issue would be power I can't remember if he has solar or not but still in a snow storm probably not getting the best charge. But there is something kind of cozy about knowing you're just chilling in your van playing video games cooking cheeseburgers while chaos is happening outside lol

[@bryantkeith6142]

Chopped up all that lettuce for no reason 😂

[@grey_piffle]

In a pinch, you can use floor rugs, or even sheets and blankets for max trax replacement.

[@glamperjan]

Love cracker barrel! Great for Nomads! ❤ I love the powerhouse and rt 66 museum and the electric car museum. Go over to the mohave museum too it's great

[@owndvice]

Dammit - this one of the most oddly addictive channels. Keep up the great cooking!

[@s.reeves4703]

Wow...your brave...glad you made it.❤

[@86040]

good content. just a thought, when you set up for camp at night.. you could back into the space, so it's just a straight drive out of your spot. the area that you were in gets pretty crazy with snow blizzard conditions, so it was a good choice to hang out and then go back down to lower elevation. safe travel my friend.

[@Tzippi]

I had an interview question that was, “Where was the cheeseburger invented?” You are correct, it was Louisville, Kentucky. I used to live in that neighborhood where he lived. That neighborhood is also home to the twins that wrote Happy Birthday, the DuPonts, and a bunch of other bizarre historical people and it’s haunted. Old Louisville. I believe that the Southern Expedition, or Great Expedition, Thomas Edison lit up the most lightbulbs at one time. He also has a crib there, but not in Old Louisville. I could go on and on, but if you ever plan to go to that joint, hit me up, and I can tell you all sorts of historical facts; especially about the graveyard!

[@Raven05R6]

I handwash all my dishes immediately after cooking/eating. It's not hard, doesn't take a lot of time, and the excuse of not having a dishwasher is a lame one. Not having any water is a good excuse though 🤣

[@lukeschmidt]

Yeah baby! Full fat refried beans for me. Don't worry about the dishes. I have a dishwasher and my sinks are still full. At least if you run out of water in a snowstorm you can warm up the snow.

[@ddog1066]

Thanks for sharing bud.

[@E.L.M.O-x4x]

No judgement on cleanliness but you're no Nomi😁

[@CynicalXennial]

Not me out here planting seeds or anything but you wanted to change the lights to warmer anyway, why not change the ceiling at the same time to gain some inches but then insulate the floor. Winning

[@tracybaker-alexander4947]

😅😂 I was just saying that those dishes are not done again. 😂😅 Love your videos.

[@candimccann]

I was sitting down to a juicy hatch green chile and provolone cheeseburger when I clicked play. Cheers, Ryan!

[@mlitepepper4]

❤

[@jcbaily5559]

I have to say my memories went crazy with this video especially the car a/c that fit in the window! Some of my family had one of them and I must say, they did work although they just took the edge off the heat built up in the car! That highway berm did look a lot better than some of the residential ones I have had to navigate over the years but fortunately, living here in Mesa, I have not had that problem in many many years......thanks !

[@ryanriggins1835]

I watched this the other day and got a craving for a good homemade burger. Followed exactly what you did and it was amazing, simple but so delicious.

[@Bluegastank]

Right on man you're in Kingman I'm down the road in Bullhead city. Love it down here and I spent most of my life in Huntington Beach. Hope you enjoy the nice cloudy day I don't know when you were here

[@Stevensvenden]

I've followed you for like 6 months now, just wanna say i love your videos keep up the great work :)

[@daveb5374]

I think your layout is one of the best I've seen , the only change I would make is to have a shower/toilet in your seating area , extend you PC table a little and maybe a window on the sliding door and another in bed area.

[@MaduroFilipino1084]

YOU & MAV are my favorite KZbin videos to watch!

[@Archie583]

The best burgers are the ones that, when you hold them to your mouth with both hands and take that first big bite, the grease runs down both wrists to your forearms and finally your elbows! Yum! 🤤

[@robinwinch]

I hope to be driving that section of RT66 in September. Thanks for the preview 😊. You have done the best van build I’ve seen on KZbin. Great job!

[@pamelataylor412]

I love the storytelling you always do. I’m a nerd when it comes to history and nature, and it seems like you are too. Keep em coming, Ryan! Many thanks🥰

[@lisawarren3930]

me too! so many interesting places. I enjoy watching him create all sorts of amazing meals!

[@kfeldinAZ]

Loved this one. I’m in Mesa AZ, and have been to many of the areas that you’ve visited in AZ. I haven’t done my research on the history though, so it’s great to learn new things about those areas. Always love your videos! We need an update on the Japanese van!

[@monicae67]

FYI, The portable dishwashers are filled manually. You fill it to the max line and that is it. It probably will save on water because you’re not wasting water. You just need to find somewhere to store it.

[@HallelujahTravelers]

We are actually doing RT. 66 in Barstow! Loving the history murals all over town. Beautiful place.

[@devolutionone]

I don't care if you've done your dishes or not, I'm just happy whenever you upload 😄

[@rdsmith4982]

i LOVE HOW YOU ARE COOKING IN THE SNOW......

[@missled5466]

I bought some new boxes and laid them on the floor for warmth. It did help. Love your channel!

[@ClimbToGlory10thMntn]

Oh yeah Winter Van Life…and “Keeping it Real”. Love all the day in the life routine along with the ending suspense😅

[@Charles53412]

Fun Fact! The gray haired Doctor on the T.V. Show "Emergency" Doctor Joey Early real name Bobby Troup wrote the song "Route 66"!