South Carolina VanLife - Coastal Camp 05/2021

Leaving our camp at Honey Hill Recreation Area in the Francis Marion National Forest in McClellanville, South Carolina. We head up Highway 17 North to check out Elmwood Hunt Camp. It was a bit crowded there for me so we went over to the Santee Coastal Reserve. This little free camping area has a 4 day limit. It was absolutely beautiful there. Bird life was very plentiful and we also saw a lot of alligators. There are about 5-6 hiking trails to get out and explore the area. Thanks for watching!
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
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[@teresap.5991]

Yummy pizza burgers 😋 Made me hungry AGAIN😜‼️😋💯💝 You've quickly made your way to the top channel I go to now! May the Forest be with you 😉‼️💯❤️

[@michaelide9380]

Your so lucky to be out on the road and away from all the crap happening in America !

[@shellysizemore9398]

You find the best camp sights

[@roseannejacquette9347]

Yikes to the alligators. You find the most amazing places to camp. Safe travels, enjoy the beauty I just love your new rig. You did an amazing job putting it all together. Love the table too. I’m so glad you had a place to do your initial build out. I love Kelly.

[@RiggsGamingOfficial]

Still living vicariously through Brian for over 3 years now 😅

[@lateepiphany]

I love how nature reclaims her space eventually. Bricks? No problem.

[@richardthomas1743]

Very nice , I loved the ending with the Moon and coals from your camp fire . Thumbs UP to you two .

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Nice Native American flute music for the intro. And nice camper box truck. 😎👍

[@boyyoutube7939]

i love your videos, im lucky youtube recomended you to me😊 im looking forward for more renovations to your camping vehicle. keep on doing these kind of vlogs😊

[@AdventureVanMan]

Thank you! ✌🏼

[@vanjoy1974]

So happy to see some nomads on the SE coast. Refreshing from always being on the west coast. Great b roll of the wild life....I love prehistoric gators!

[@RickRose]

Your cinematography skills continue to impress. Great wildlife and time-lapse shots.

[@themapsarewrongandthetimel8722]

I took 6 months off my job in Charlotte in 1998, and moved to Mclellanville, SC. I lived in a haunted old Dr.'s office there on the main road in the village. It was glorious, and I never understood how it had not been discovered by tourists yet. Here it is 2021, never went back, still call South Carolina home. And yes...the bugs can be horrendous here, lol.

[@karendixon5262]

Awesome video! Thanks as always for sharing! God bless!

[@Birdzy100]

Love this! Thanks for sharing! Glad you have a Good buddy!

[@jfv65]

Hi Brian, love the way you fitted out the box van so far. Have you ever thought about improving the aerodynamics of the van? The box section is about as aerodynamic as a brick. 😉 Maybe consider this: buy 2 surfboard carrier bars, mount those on the roof of the cab, make a wind deflector/ style box that you can mount on top of the surfboard carrier bars. The inside can be used as extra storage space. The shape should mimic the angle of the windscreen in order to guide the air up over the top and along the sides of the box. You could also mount some vortex generator tabs on the trailing edges (both horizontal and verticall) on the rear of the box. Both mods would reduce the aerodynamic drag of your box van significantly which would translate into better mileage. You would recoup the cost quite fast and after that you would reap the benefit.

[@Lt_Tragg]

Great ideas. The vg’s alone likely a significant improvement. I fly a small experimental aircraft and the vg’s i have on the wings and tail have yielded 5 more mph of cruise speed - improved the flight surfaces efficiency.

[@MagicianVANish]

Always awesome to see your adventures. 🚚

[@laurajphillips]

You may run into the cicadas! That will be interesting! Just take care and have fun! Always love your music! Gators! O M G! Be careful!

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Very nice video, lucky about the bugs. 👍👍👍😁😎

[@RuralOverlandingStudio]

Thanks again

[@frederickoning191]

Following Brian for several years now. It is a habit I don't ever want to break.

[@jackstandley3384]

Nice vidio

[@33Jenesis]

Seeing you standing up feels nice, after watching you for 3+ years. Brian and Kelly please be safe driving and continue to enjoy your adventurous life.

[@leann4925]

Great footage on the driving with the trees. Awesome additions to your home. Stay safe and happy camping Brian and Kelly.

[@Syl-Vee]

Thanks for this. I learned a lot and enjoyed the stunning gator and river shots!

[@almostpronto2286]

Thank you for the de-stressing... Travel Blessings🙂

[@laudalady61]

Excellent videography Brian! Really ready to watch! Life is good! 🙋🚙

[@wannabewanderer3861]

Thank you

[@Rebeccamyst]

Great videography. What a beautiful place your in. You look so comfortable in your new van.

[@plutoplatters]

I'm thinking it's kind of rare for someone to " sit still" 14 days today ! I commend you sir.

[@joshuaficek2491]

Was thinking the same thing! I can’t make it past like 3 days haha

[@alanjohnson4018]

Bet there would be some good metal detecting at those old plantations.

[@susanstrickland6774]

You found two beautiful places for sure. Most excellent videography in so many shots. Do like SC, many beautiful areas. Really like the job you did on the van/truck, very homey. 😊👍

[@barefootquaint242]

Thanks for taking me along! ✌🏼💜👣

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

The plants at the ruins are called Schefflera plants or commonly called umbrella trees.

[@johnpurdum8126]

thanks came to comments for the answer myself

[@b.snow-fotomkr6132]

Actually they are Mayapple not Schefflera

[@vonrollveeg]

@@b.snow-fotomkr6132 I think you're right. I looked them up (hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/mayapple-podophyllum-peltatum/) and the leaf patterns match Mayapple and not Schefflera.

[@robertshinazy3055]

You Did a Great job with your Van it looks professional done with a personalized touch. I enjoy watching your videos and all the exploring you do

[@cyndykated358]

Love your videos...always feel like I’m travelin’...🤠

[@jodipuentes6306]

This is another one of your videos that I want to jump into & stay forever.... Hope your stay remained bug-free 😉

[@vibelife5133]

Living the dream ✌

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Camera quality is very good. Editing excellent.

[@davidcampbell4174]

Agreed. Your b roll footage is professional grade. I enjoyed every second of it, thank you.

[@scable-eq7bp]

South Carolina is such a pretty state, super nice job on the camera and editing.......

[@duane4972]

Good morning y'all ! I'm finally back on the road again! The van is doing great! I'm visiting friends in north Georgia, the weather is perfect. Peace y'all, and all our nomad friends !!!

[@shemajragin4606]

Awesome! 🤩

[@saguaro2231]

Thank you so much for another beautiful trip; the area, the trees and surroundings.....I like the timeless alligators best, with colors so defined, and that "smile"; truly an antique/modern animal that has seemed to cross time zones.....& trees with moss of memories

[@yolandawray7153]

You came at the right time here in South Carolina when mosquitoes are out there really bad thank you for showing me the beautiful parts of South Carolina

[@freygallery]

One of your best, Brian. You seem to be in a nice groove now and the box van is really coming together. Thanks!

[@PedroNord]

You are an excellent videographer. A very peaceful way to start my day. I love your mini pizza idea. I’ve added them to my travel menu.

[@markbabcock40205]

Love what you've accomplished on the box van. Beautiful low country video. Keep them coming

[@glamperjan]

I love the music to the videos.

[@teneisha111]

Awesome footage you know how to capture the best moments, thanks 😊

[@tabasco260]

It's good you didn't get too close to those plants at the ruins. They are carnivorous and have been known to eat people.

[@AdventureVanMan]

🤣

[@misdesixtysix8255]

You never fail to impress. Enjoyed seeing your new updates, beautiful areas and the moon at the end was just gorgeous. Thank you for your gift to us.

[@goodcitizen4587]

Who doesn't love a nice tree canopy.

[@tracker5847]

beautiful place..never heard of it before

[@cluke4248]

Beautiful country! But gosh durn it you and your reptiles! Standing right there in the trail where they cross gave me chills! Sure love what you have done with the box van. Safe travels 😎✌

[@kirkallgayer1643]

Thanks for the ride along it was great 👍 👌 😀

[@BobbyB3rd]

Dave's Killer Bread. The bread of champions

[@calfolk7381]

Enjoyed your video 👍

[@GiggleFishy]

Sigh . . . what a beautiful, peaceful video. The editing of all your nature shots is so beautiful, I especially loved the time-lapse of the clouds reflected in the water, and the amazing shot of the bat (bird?) flying across the moon. I also like the way you have your inset of yourself driving in a circle now. Just lovely, I so enjoy driving along in new places with you. Hi to camera-shy Kelly too. 🤗

[@paulbetka2966]

Thanks for taking us. Me along for the Adventure as always 👍🏻✌️ Adventure continues 👍🏻👍🏻✝️🛐

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Your camping places are ideal!...thank you for sharing your travels with me!.....God bless you and Kelly and May He bless you abundantly and stay safe and healthy!

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

You did a great job on the build - love the little shelves. I remember that first van...

[@williamley7380]

Great video Brian. That swivel table is pretty sweet!!! Thanks for sharing and happy adventuring!!

[@laura3930]

That was incredible. Nature is Perfection.

[@norwood5150]

Thank you for taking us along!

[@kirkallgayer1643]

Thanks for having me

[@gregrenn2138]

You did such a good job on this video, I was mesmerized every minute of it. I have begun purchasing state gazetteers off e bay if they are under 10 bucks. I use them for my adventures since I am not tech savvy nor does my van have any kind of off grid type power. I now have them from FL to ME, and was able to follow each of your campsites using my new SC gazetteer. I'm excited, and a big fan. Well done Brian.

[@josetres333]

This was an exceptionally beautifully put together vid brother!

[@philliphinkle2812]

We live in SC. Love it. We get to the coast often. Welcome y’all.

[@bevliechty1161]

Just beautiful thanks for sharing

[@65Adventures]

Loved the drive in with the oak trees either side of you, they seemed like they were quite old and had a kind of majestic feeling to them. Nice to see you getting some good down time in before your next job, especially after all the work on your van - nice one. 🙂

[@BeBodacious]

The camps look comfortably shaded. It's always great when you can get some things done to your van. The meal looks good too. I hope you're not plagued by the gas shortages right now.

[@elflordsjourneys]

Cool plantation ruins, love the nature shots, alligator blowing bubbles,haha.🐊😀👍✌

[@marianfrances4959]

Really cool camp spots! Great to see you enjoying your new home. Love the swing table! Gators!!!! 👍😉🇨🇦🤤

[@louisecassidy5991]

Van looking very innovative, I like that swing table, high cupboards. Not so sure about 'gator country. Had a friend who got treed by a crocodile up north here in Australia, she was telling me the whole story, showing her wounds, was up the tree for days. I told her I remembered it from the news. He'd got no vital blood vessels. Some rangers eventually found her.

[@allegrosotto2126]

I'm told that gators aren't as fierce as our crocs, but neither I'd care to come too close to.

[@louisecassidy5991]

@@allegrosotto2126 Like snakes, best if you see them before they see you!

[@charleneeppich303]

Well Brian and Kelly you produced a beautiful video once again. This was a feast for all the senses. And I even got the adrenaline going with the sight of the alligators. Loved it! Thank you!

[@faithcompton5934]

I love how you match up the beat of the music to different highway scenes. Also digging the round insert for when you are commenting on the drive. Thoroughly enjoyed your video as always. ✌️💕

[@aucoinroland9072]

one of my favorite van lifer

[@brianleonard6885]

So happy for you, and that table is the Bomb

[@bjclassic1950]

“Nice” video! Yawl enjoy the adventures😁👍❤️🇺🇸💙

[@mrgajeep]

Really like the way you share the sights of nature with us.

[@seasyourjourney8482]

I was at Santee loved it there was able to save an Eel that got beached and got him back on the water such a cool experience!

[@ceciliapetrowsky2572]

Brian, you keep getting more amazing! Those shelves and upper cabinet are awesome but that swivel table is so cool!! Like you said, it’s incredibly versatile.

[@corysherman6087]

Beautiful in EVERY aspect. ✌️

[@mikeandkristisjourney2930]

Awesome video Brian!! The box van is really starting to look like home for you. I love the swinging table! How handy is that. You really caught some beautiful scenery...Beautiful!!

[@NewtonWashinton]

Beautiful places, I am glad your box van is working well. You have made it very nice.

[@BobbyB3rd]

Love seeing you guys out enjoying that. I'm not a fan of Gators lol 😬

[@ramblinsteven2554]

Looks like a beautiful spot and your build out is looking great!

[@knightrc]

One nice looking grilled cheese Sammy.

[@monyawynne2025]

I follow alot of you tubers but lately yours is the one I wait for and look forward to the most omg your home is so elegant beautiful and cozy you did a wonderful job so look forward to your CH thank you for cooking was the only thing missing love your home what a beautiful area all the trees great thank you for sharing so happy for you you seem so at peace love to you and Kelly enjoy I would love 😘💟💝💜stayed up so glad I did got to see you guys so look forward to them

[@cybersecretary]

Nice spot!

[@crismccomber3304]

Incredible scenery, thank you!

[@beeamerica5024]

FYI where there's a lot of birds there's usually a lot of bugs you hit it at a very good time the Santee is known for its bugs and its catfish and be careful of the Spanish moss it has chiggers in it that's a little red bug that gets under your skin and makes it itch loved the video😉🐝✌

[@bruceakers1462]

The towers in the video are actually state forestry towers. During fire season these would have been manned with trained observers who monitored a specific area for forest fires. As communication has improved with everyone having cell phones to report fires these towers have outlived their usefulness. You see these towers all over NC and SC.

[@AdventureVanMan]

Yes. They are all over CA as well. I knew a guy that lived/worked full time in one for over 20 years. He loved the solitude. I always thought that would be the coolest job. Sadly he was replaced by a drone. ✌🏼

[@agilitysuze]

Awww...I think the 'gator at 17:05 wanted to play fetch...... ;o)

[@bevtrue6937]

Beautiful place. Hard to leave such a great spot. Your camper is looking great. Good job. Hey, Kelly!! Hugs.

[@thizizliz]

Pretty places. Your new home is really becoming homey - space to move & stand up, store things nicely & better air circulation than the van. The table is a great addition, as is the cabinet. Good stuff.

[@gringo3009]

Very nice, The swimming gator looked super cool.

[@6eferk]

Hey its kon, met yall in the rtr caravan 2 yrs ago. I sent Kelly a dm, don't know if she's seen it tho. You guys should not miss seeing Atalaya Castle right up the road, if you haven't already passed it. The guy had it built like a moorish palace but would give instructions each day out of his head. Entirely built with no blueprints. It lay empty for decades and now can be toured for really low donation, like 4 or 5 bucks. Its dreamy in the inner courtyards. If you stay at the state campground, also cheap for beachside camping, you can sit out on the veranda at night facing out towards the sea and listen to the wind sing through the place. Highly recommend, I just hope you read this in time

[@iamacarnut]

Wow....all i can say is wow and most of all taking me with you

[@coastalkev3776]

Nice spot. I like the swinging table. Not so much the gators.

[@denniswade4998]

I really do enjoy your videos, and love how you are able to create the experience of actually being there with you! I live in the Yukon, Canada, and have always been fascinated with the American south-west. I have never really paid much attention to the eastern states, but these recent videos have helped me to see how beautiful they are.

[@pamflowers8364]

What a beautiful spot to camp in. Your build out looks really nice.