Solo Senior And 3 Dogs | No Build Minivan Tour

I'm a solo senior with 3 dogs and this is our no build minivan tour. We'll be leaving on our first roadtrip in a few days and we hope you'll tag along with us!
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[@CarnivoreStork]

You are very organized. You & the doggies will have so much fun 🎉

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks, my only problem with being organized is I can't remember where I put stuff, LOL!!

[@deirdruex9591]

Put shoes in shower caps so mud and such dont' transfer and keep protected. Just a suggestion

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks

[@crazylady..]

👍Everyone worries about over weight. But if you consider how heavy the seats are that people take out. And what mini vans were built for, or the weight of car seats, passengers or teens. I think you are doing fine! Tho I have found that often my clothes weigh as much as my foods. I'm also glad that I'm not the only one who drags foods from home, or my base camp. 😂 I'd rather use what I have and not have to, buy it, until I really need too. Thanks for the tour.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

😄😄😄 oh I'm so glad that you take food with you too because I thought someone will surely think I'm crazy, LOL!!

[@billbsnapshot220]

You seam to be well prepared and well thought out. I am impressed you are taking your home can good along. I like canning myself. 😊

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you so much! It sure helps with the budget to take your own food along. And it's pretty healthy for us. So I like to can too, thanks for watching ☺️

[@janedaley6871]

The van is nicely done. Looks comfy and neat. I thought that when you said you were taking three dogs, they'd be small ones. Then I went to your channel, and....well, they aren't small at all!! LOL The van may not stay neat, but no doubt lots of frolicking fun will be had! Maybe sometime you'll show us how you made your water filter too. Enjoy!!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Yes, thanks, oh yeah, my babies are not small. Will be snuggled up nicely inside there. I will try to make a short video about my water filter. It's very simple to do.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

I can't see that you have forgotten anything. God speed and be safe, enjoy the journey thru every place. THANK YOU for sharing.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you! I actually think now that I brought too much stuff, LOL!

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Wow very nice set up! Be safe and blessed!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you, I will 💖

[@loreneknight9755]

Wow!!! Impressive, girl!! You have a great setup!!! Safe & extraordinary travels. Travel mercies for the 4 of you!!❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kellyprobst3533]

I recently drove from nj to Florida . I slept in Cracker Barrel while on the road . Very quiet and I felt safe

[@ChessiesAdventures]

I like sleeping at them they are very peaceful for the most part and quiet. Thanks!

[@trinitysworld5459]

this is great! one last touch you should get is a magnetic mosquito mesh for the doors or your trunk so you can keep the doors open without getting bugs in . safe travels and have fun!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks for the tip! I knew I was forgetting something so I will definitely look into that!!

[@laurajphillips]

Very nice! Have Fun!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you, I will

[@dfros1957]

Very nice. I would be interested in seeing how you nade your water filter.☺️

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Coming soon!

[@user-hx6co6bd6z]

Safe travels make sure to have lots of fun ❤

[@marylouschubert2974]

Very nice, easy build!❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnamoore7554]

What a great build. It’s perfect for you and the pups. Have fun. Be safe. Enjoy❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you! 🤗

[@claudiachance7036]

Hi Chessie and company so proud of you guys going on your trip to Florida please keep safe always and have a wonderful time. See you on the next video.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you so much!! We're having a great time so far. Lots of things to do in explorer the kiddos are really enjoying it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@ericajayleen]

This is so cool!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you! Be sure to follow along because I'll be uploading videos as we travel 😊

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Very nice set up and organized ❤️😊 Safe travels ❤️😊

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Christine112359]

Prayed for you and your trip to Florida.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@seanmcarthur3168]

Great idea with the canned & dehydrated meat

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks 👍 It will help the budget out alot 😁

[@tikitiki7610]

beautiful!!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you

[@jackiejeffries308]

Be careful sleeping in a tent the van is safer. I’m glad you have the dogs to warn you of trouble. Put your shoes in some sort of bag so as not to transfer dirt to your foods. Sending prayers God bless🙏

[@ChessiesAdventures]

The tent was all I had on that trip.And I had a queen-sized bed and we were on a friend's private property. So I wasn't too concerned and I have guns as well. So I'm not really worried about that, but thank you. I hope you have a great evening!

[@angelabraggs7614]

OK. Thank you

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you too!

[@eddie451]

Good Setup Just Be Careful and Safe Eddie From Athens Alabama.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you, Eddie, we will!!

[@olderendirt]

Nice set up. I was curious how you'd configure everything. I had a minivan years ago I camped in just locally and had a twin sized foam mattress behind the front seats. Not much room for anything else. Nice seeing how you did yours. Thanks for sharing and God bless you and your doggies.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks, yeah, there's not much room left in here after I got everything loaded and all of us in here and it is a little bit cramped at night. Because they all think they can sleep where mom sleeps. And there's just not enough room on that one little cot for all of us. 🤣

[@gustyattaway6419]

sweet

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks ☺️

[@joycewedel9084]

Great video but I was disappointed in not seeing your 3 dogs that were mentioned in your video title. Have a safe trip!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Sorry! They are in almost all of my videos but I guess I left them out of this one, didn't I

[@Zeldagirl64]

Nice ❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Glad you like it

[@tbacon2784]

Did you check the weight limit for your tire? Different tires, different weight limits... Yes, weight limits on tires can be less than weight limits for the van...

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you, I explained what I needed and what my weight would be. And they gave me what they thought would be the best tires for that. It's my local shop and I trust that. I go there all the time, so they have never steered me wrong yet.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

My tire load index is 100H, that is more than enough as it allows more weight than my van is even rated for.

[@lauravillani7073]

New to your videos. Would love to see your dogs. ❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

I didn't realize that they weren't in the video until after I had uploaded it. But if you watch any of my other videos, you'll see lots of them. Thanks for watching.

[@michellestratford9753]

This looks awesome! I'm curious why you want to sleep in a tent? Youve created a great little camper there, so I'm curious. Safe travels❤. (Nevermind. I found another video showing me your tebt attached, and now i understand 😊)

[@ChessiesAdventures]

I have a Queen size inflatable mattress that goes in the tent. And because I have three 70 plus pound dogs that try to get in bed with me. That single cot in the minivan just wasn't working I couldn't get any sleep. I've found a full size conversion van and I'll be making more videos getting that setup and camping as soon as the weather gets warmer.

[@angelabraggs7614]

Male sure please watch the alligators out thier . Keep your fur babies close to you

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Oh, don't worry. I am super aware of that and snakes. They're not gonna get near any of them if I can help it.!!

[@akser3957]

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[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@vanessahenry7238]

This is great! What type of minivan has those compartments that you used for Storage?

[@ChessiesAdventures]

It's a Chrysler Town & County, a 2008 model. The seats normally stow in those compartments but I removed them.

[@barbkugler7568]

I am interested in what make of vehicle you have. Safe travels !!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

It's a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country

[@mainemermaid6596]

Looks great! So cozy! If you don't mind my suggesting...You really need to put packing wrap (or even dish towels) between your glass jars of food. Also, I bought a small Porta Potty for $15, at a yard sale. It has a small fresh water holding tank (for manual flushing of the bowl), and you just pull a flap out and your stuff drops down into the holding tank). You add a little blue liquid deodorizer/disinfectant and water to the tank, and when it's full, it pops off, and has a handle for carrying. When on the road, I put it into a canvas bag, and nonchalantly carry it into public Porta Johns, or gas station store bathrooms to empty. (McDonald's bathrooms are always by a door, so if you can find out which one, you can scoot right in to empty it.) The best part -no smell. Even the new ones only costs like $50. They're very basic. My point - You don't want to sleep with a human litterbox, in that little space (even pee). Not only will it smell awful, it'll put bacteria into the air. Very unhealthy. Good luck with your journey. Please keep yourself and the pups away from ponds and waterways in Florida. Every year, people and their pets (usually tourists & new retirees) get attacked and kld by alligators, while walking their dogs by fresh water areas there (even at camp grounds!). They're very stealthy, incredibly fast, and deadly. Also, even while taking pictures, keep on the lookout for alligators and criminals too. Carry bear spray. (or something better) Sending prayers for a safe, fun trip! ❤

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thank you for the tips. But I am very happy with the set up. I have and it doesn't smell, so everybody has their own way of doing things.

[@juliepark4717]

How do you power your Instant Pot?

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Only when I'm able to plug in at a friend's

[@lifewithnana6958]

Where is your porta potty?

[@ChessiesAdventures]

At the 4:45 time, maybe you didn't watch the entire video or just missed it!

[@ginabrandt6168]

Shoes with your food!? Yuck!

[@ChessiesAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣

[@monicac538]

Why would you put your dirty shoes by food items 🤢

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Because I'm not a germaphobe... 🤣🤣

[@janneal9156]

Three dogs in small car madness poor dogs

[@ChessiesAdventures]

It's not a small car, it's a quite large minivan. And we stop numerous times a day at dog parks to let them play. So I guess you'll just have to get over it.

[@tonalyn]

our dogs just want to be with us…That’s what makes them happy 😊 And of course our life revolves around them too…

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Exactly!!

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Great no build - build. ❤ 🚐 😊 I love my Toyota Sienna ❤but boy I love the middle row stow and go your minivan has. That’s the only improvement Toyota should look into😅

[@ChessiesAdventures]

Thanks so much!