Truck Camping at "Garden of the Gods" | Road Trip to Southern IL (ep. 10)

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes! You guys are awesome. 😁❤️

[@Tebow316]

That's crazy My birthday is April 5th. Are you going to be able to see the Eclipse where your at on April 8th?

[@ericlopez9872]

Happy Birthday 🎊🎁🎉🎂🎈

[@DaisyDukes11]

Happy belated birthday🎉 wishing you a wonderful year ahead.

[@andrewryanpov]

@@Tebow316hey, happy birthday!! Hope it’s a great one. I don’t know if I’ll see the eclipse where I’m at… I’ll have to do a bit of research on that.

[@AudraMartin-sn2ce]

It was a Blessing to meet you!! Happiest of Birthdays !! From the rider who was Blessed by riding my horse with my family!!

[@RNB_Trucking]

This video is by far one of my favorites!! 😁I love the whole family vibe and the wonderful people on the horses. 🤎

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much! Honestly same, I love how it turned out! This was just an all around great few days. 😁 So cool to have rode a horse too… can’t say I thought I’d be doing that when I went out that way! Glad you enjoyed the video though, that means a lot!

[@latoshabudde4570]

That was so cute the way your family just missed you. The bond you have with your family is awesome. Love it.

[@andrewryanpov]

I missed them too! Always fun when you can make a surprise visit. 😁❤️ Thanks so much for watching!

[@carollazarr3004]

Such a kick being given a horse to ride with a cool group of riders. Scenery was gorgeous.

[@retiremann1031]

Good video. I like watching your videos. You are living what would have been a dream of mine had I not grown up in an abused childhood. Being free was my dream. That’s all I wanted. Couldn’t see past that and still never had freedom until I came to Jesus. Now I am truly living the dream! Love the Bluetti!

[@johnmichael1227]

Now that was awesome horse back riding!

[@MommaC1106]

Happy🧁🧁🌹🌹🧁Birthday hope it was an excellent one🦂♏️

[@warren6899]

From South Africa back with you clock in > 517 < 518... Tailgate cookin..... somehow, food always tastes better

[@campbellglenn7651]

Hey Andrew. That lizard ran up your leg? He liked your pants!😮😂🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MommaC1106]

Travel to Canada probably need passport😱🤞🏽

[@BlueShadow923]

Happy (belated) birthday! Great video! I hope you can be in the 100% path of totality for Monday's eclipse. Be safe!!

[@OneDayAtATime7]

Thank you for another amazing video, love to watch you just live your best life. Your family was so happy to see you, they just threw themselves at you and I'm sure you were happy to see them. Enjoy your time with the family, you can always just do "day in the life" vlogs from your hometown. I think many feel the same way when I say I love your channel because of you, whether your traveling or not. Take care and always looking forward to the next video.

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

Surprising your family was EPIC. I am still smiling.

[@andrewryanpov]

That was a ton of fun! I’m glad you enjoyed it.😁

[@sophisticat3d_savag3]

Keep spreading some smiles, positivity, and good cheer wherever you go! You made those folks' day with the horses. When you're genuine, you message shines thru. Glad you got to experience that. #HappyBirthday 🎂 #GetOutdoors #ThanksForSharing #ThanksForTakingUsAlongForTheAdventures #SafeTravels

[@andrewryanpov]

Hey, thanks for the kind words! Those horse riders honestly were the ones who made my day, but I agree, life is much more enjoyable when you’re genuine! Thanks for the birthday wishes! Appreciate you watching.

[@DaleneSanders]

I'm sorry to hear of my Colorado bratts. Welcome to Colorado garden of the gods. Be safe and have a better time.

[@MommaC1106]

Please keep keys in your pocket all the time👍🏽😎

[@junesloan5142]

I 💜 Garden if the Gods! I think Shawnee National Forest and all the beautiful sights in Southern Illinois are some of Illinois best kept secrets!

[@andrewryanpov]

I couldn’t agree more. It’s my favorite spot in IL hands down. I didn’t even know about until 2 years ago either, so yeah it’s definitely a well kept secret. 😅

[@bajanconji6553]

Happy Birthday Andrew! I hope you enjoyed your Very Special Day, with many more to come! God bless you and your family and please be safe! Take good care of yourself!

[@monicadavis2556]

The Infomercial was lit. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had a ton of fun shooting that. 😂😁

[@eileenomegapatrick9893]

Happy birthday andrew. Another awesome video. wonderful people giving you a ride on the horse. Much love to you and your wonderful family. Take care.❤

[@marraharris6080]

❤Love hearing you sing and play, you have talent! Happy birthday! 🎉

[@CanadianAlwaysLearning]

Family ,that’s the best ! Happy birthday as well Andrew. Enjoy ! 🎉. 🍁 🇨🇦 🏔️

[@jazzjazzy5281]

Loved where you went, and how your family misses you😊. Happy birthday, hope you enjoyed it to the fullest ❤

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had so much fun in this one. 😊 Glad to see the family again too! It was an awesome birthday, thanks!! 😁❤️

[@Bless3dUnstress3d]

Sun set glorious view sun rise good looking out literally its the simple things that makes it all worth it ❤

[@gerbearjones6056]

A R ... my favorite creator! Beautiful scenery, and I hope your birthday made your heart smile

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed watching! I had an awesome birthday. Can’t wait to catch back up with you guys though!

[@cindyblair1283]

Hello Andrew! I am so happy to see you up and on the road again. Happy belated birthday 🎉🎉🎉 I am sure you enjoyed your day and may God give you many more❤🎁🎂🥳🎊

[@cindyblair1283]

How awesome that your siblings are always willing to help and do it with such love,laughter, grace❤ You can see they totally support and look up to you!!!!!!

[@debidoo1644]

Oh that marvelous to get new bluett....can never have enough backup power to use. .magnificent to hear. Them horses were beautiful. Some awesome folks to let you ride..😁😁💙👍🙏 Happy Easter

[@andrewryanpov]

You’re not wrong! These Bluetti products have been lifesavers for what I’m doing, as I’m sure you’ve seen! They’re awesome for sending me this stuff. Glad you enjoyed the horse riding! That was an awesome experience. So generous for letting me ride! Happy belated Easter to you as well! Thanks so much for watching. ❤️😁

[@campbellglenn7651]

I think they are looking at Andrew!!!❤❤❤

[@billthomas6296]

Happy Birthday Andrew!! Great video bud. Love seeing the family, especially how excited they were to see you. Nice to see a close family as yours. I have said it before you are a very blessed young man Andrew. Keep up the great adventures.

[@wandablanchard6347]

Love this video & how your family just love’s you ❤ Happy Birthday Andrew 🎂🎉🥳🥳🎉🎈🎈🎈🎉🥳🎈🎉🥰

[@emt618100]

Happy Birthday My boy Chef Andrew let's goooooo !!! 😁 Your the best buddy , so humble❤

[@andrewryanpov]

Appreciate you!! That means a lot, thanks! 😁❤️

[@tommanning7337]

That scenery 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@brendabinczewski7624]

That was the best video. I loved it. The park was gorgeous. You have come a long way Andrew. Great job. I’m so happy I found your you tube channel. Thank you. Until the next video. Enjoy your family and be safe.

[@debidoo1644]

Nice views that sky was different 👍

[@n8rlvr876]

I’ve got 1200 watts of power…. And I’m a drooling over that AC240!’

[@andrewryanpov]

It’s pretty awesome. Crazy to think I started all of this with a 200w power bank… I honestly don’t know how I managed, no solar either... 😂 Bluetti is awesome for being willing to send me this stuff!

[@shannongreer9085]

Happy birthday 🎉. Hope you have a very blessed day. You have an awesome family. Enjoy your day

[@cherieleeishere]

Happy Birthday Andrew 🎉 hope you had a great day celebrating with your fam 🎉🥳

[@mykrowsy]

Cool camper. But if someone shuts your tailgate while you're inside, are you trapped?

[@LisaLightning]

Oh yeah I wonder about that also.

[@pattycruz1194]

Happy birthday, Andrew!! Wishing you many blessings!! Great video, btw!🎉🎂❤

[@sugarmama4841]

the ride wit the horse was awesome 😊

[@Ch1TownBusta]

You are around my sons' ages. It's cool to see you like nature and building things like they do. I know alot of cool places in IL WI IA IN if you need suggestions where to make content. Let me know. Good luck and be safe 😊

[@valerietalmage1702]

I hope you had a great Birthday!! Keep doing what you’re doing while you can. Love to watch your adventures. Take care and God Bless ❤️🙏🏽

[@lorifeil895]

I loved your durability test with your siblings! Great video! 😊

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed that! We had fun shooting that one. 😂😁

[@jamesmccarthy5199]

Happy Birthday my puppy watching this a few days.Later than you posted it, but it doesn't notice that it mentioned your birthday.So I just thought I would wish you happy birthday

[@DaisyDukes11]

Glad to see you finally got a camp chair and your meal looks delicious! ✌🏻

[@andrewryanpov]

I actually had this buried under my extension cords on the side of my camper… I felt dumb when I was looking for something else and pulled that out. Could have used it quite a few times by now. 😂 Glad you you enjoyed the video, and the meal though! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@mikehendrix6558]

You need to find a secure way to fix your tailgate so no one can lock you inside while you're on the inside of your camper. They are very cruel people on this planet. So be careful on your journeys. I enjoy watching your videos. Maybe when you let down your tailgate you can put a padlock on the arm of the tailgate this would prevent anyone from closing it while you're inside. Take care buddy

[@dougwalker4947]

I know all the National Forests around here there is no camping: At trailheads, within 100 feet of a stream, and within 150 feet of any forest service road.

[@andrewryanpov]

This specific spot allows it at the Indian Point Trailhead where I was staying, but that’s the only spot (that I found) that camping was allowed in the area. You may have meant around your area though, sorry if I misread your comment!

[@wanda7519]

WISHING YOU A A HAPPY CAMPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳 🎉 Another great trip! Beautiful scenery and that morning sky was amazing! Nice to see you meet up with some fellow outdoors peeps and even given a horse ride! That was fantastic!! I see your family is missing you big time. That was an awesome homecoming 😊 Well till next time enjoy your birthday and don’t work too hard! PS Oh and Bluetti did you freaking fantastic love it!!! ❤

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much, Wanda!! It’s always a good birthday when you spend it with the family! 😁❤️ Glad you enjoyed the video! That was so awesome of them to give me a horseback ride! It’s been years, so that was fun! Also yeah, I got lucky with an amazing sunset and sunrise… That was gorgeous. Missing that spot already! 😅 I agree, Bluetti is the best for sending me this stuff. They’ve changed the game for me! Thanks so much for all your support, Wanda! I appreciate you a ton. See you soon! ❤️

[@williambanks9292]

I was cheesing so much in this video!! ❤ Happy Birthday!!🎂 Hope you have a fantastic time with your family!

[@brendaclarke5200]

Happy happy birthday for the 2nd. Hope you had a really great one. Once again, really enjoyed the travels. Thank you Andrew.

[@warren6899]

From South Africa.. Clock in number 167, sorry I'm late ! Love to watch now , but @ 06.45 motivating my 1 active brain cell to go to work 😢.... I'll clock in later 😅 RGDS Warren

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Happy birthday 🎈🎁 this video was awesome thank you for taking us along it gets better and better ❤❤❤❤

[@andrewryanpov]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun putting this one together. 😁❤️ Glad to have you along for the ride with me!

[@yvonnebenson1561]

I meant to say feel the love too. Lol

[@RadioMan42765]

Great Video, hope the new equipment is making your life easier Hope you make it to Kentucky, we have so much to offer. Mammoth Cave National Park and more...... Stay safe :)

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. This power bank will be a lifesaver for sure. No more dead fridge batteries, I’m hoping! I’ll definitely be making a trip down to Kentucky though! I’d love to visit Mammoth Cave. Honestly my goal is stop in all the states, so one way or another I’ll be making it down there! Appreciate your support!

[@melissacoburn6873]

Happy happy happy happy birthday! 🎂🎉🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🪄✨💗 That was a cool one of the coolest places I think you've been to camp and now I need to check that one out too, lol! Great video and I hope you had a happy birthday..

[@wandareese9618]

thank you andrew for another great video.

[@bmoore3199]

Your interaction with folks and horses 🤓 is a big thing Andrew. People love your camper first probably but everyone you talk to really like you buddy . Looking forward to seeing you working with your dad maybe. Great video 👍👍

[@andrewryanpov]

That was so awesome! Always good to have interactions like that when you’re on the road by yourself, that’s for sure. 😄 Glad there are some friendly people out there! Also I agree, I would love to work with my dad a bit. Work is a bit slow right now, so we’ll see if it works out… But either way I’ll be getting out and posting some more videos here in just a couple days! Appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed! 🙏🏼

[@bmoore3199]

Sounds good buddy. Fingers crossed for work to pick up. 🙏

[@jm4672]

Happy birthday my KZbin friend

[@andrewryanpov]

Thank you! It was an awesome birthday. 😁

[@wandareese9618]

and happy birthday to andrew my birthday was on last month march 4th.

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much! Happy belated birthday to you as well! 😊❤️

[@GlamGal001]

Happy Birthday Andrew 🥰👑

[@MaDukesMaDukes]

Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday to you.. Happy Birthday dear Andrew.. Happy Birthday to you... And many more! Giddy up, how awesome was that.. its a blessing to witness positivity multiple and blossom in such a beautiful environment with such fun loving energy. Thank you for sharing this journey you are on. ☮️🤗💚 Quesadilla switch up: swap out the beef for ground pork sausage, cook the same as you did, add an egg to it before you top it off or fold it (you can cook the egg beforehand if you like your eggs well done) I like a nice gooey yoke, its sooo good.. 🤓

[@andrewryanpov]

Heyy! Appreciate the birthday wishes and the song! Glad to be able to share these memories with you guys. It’s a dream come true to be out doing what I’m doing! Also, that’s funny you shared this recipe with me… I was deciding that morning if I wanted to do sausage quesadillas with eggs and everything, but I went with these instead... 😄 Thanks for sharing this with me though! I’ll definitely be giving it a try! Sounds amazing. Appreciate all your support!

[@karencoffee8960]

Great commercial with the family! I said why does he look so young, but it was your brother. I was close to getting me a power station if it turns back the hands of time! 😅😂🤣

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! That’s hilarious… if only it had the capability! 😂😅 Still an awesome power bank though! 😄 Appreciate you watching!

[@Bless3dUnstress3d]

Looks like native land sweet thank you for sharing would of never seen it thanks

[@kimpatella1606]

My Birthday is the 3rd !!! Happy Birthday!

[@andrewryanpov]

Happy belated birthday! Hope it was a great one. 😁❤️

[@daunehartman4679]

hey Ryan I see you took my advice about a wind guard.. that cool, glad it helps.

[@Lisa2022US]

Hi Andrew its Lisa. I hope you had a fun Easter with your family.

[@andrewryanpov]

Hey there! I had a good Easter, made it over here a day late but still good to see the fam!

[@mytravelnow]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW ❤️

[@patmcraig45]

So cool the horses.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

DC-DC Power issue - an inexpensive multi-meter might be a good way to help you diagnose low voltage power issues. Can check if your wiring is connected correctly and many other things. YT has great videos to learn how to diagnose car/12v circuits. Congrats on the new bluetti! Loved the demo with your siblings, very fun/funny :)

[@Chris-ut6eq]

You rode a one horse power....horse, and drive an approximately 400hp truck :) (i forget if you have the 5.0l v8 or 3.5l power-boost.)

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much for the advice! I’ll have to do some research on that. I appreciate it! This power bank will make life even easier, that’s for sure! 😄 Glad you enjoyed our promo for it! We had fun shooting that one. 😂 Thanks a ton for watching! I appreciate your support.

[@bmoore3199]

Happy Birthday young man !

[@andrewryanpov]

You’re too kind!! Thanks a ton. 😁❤️

[@GeraldineWilliams-e3c]

Happy birthday mr. Andrew ,enjoy.

[@Embracethetruth68]

Best video! Happy birthday Andrew, wishing you all the best! 🎉

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁❤️

[@carlabryan6573]

Happy Birthday, Andrew!

[@dougfrombaugh3072]

Great video love adventures!

[@Downrightjaded]

Ayee happy belated birthday!!! Glad you got to celebrate it with family 🎉

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much! Always good when you can spend your birthday with the fam. 😁❤️

[@helene1779]

Awesome video Andrew! 🎉Happy belated Birthday!❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks so much, Helene! Really glad you enjoyed the video. 😁❤️🙏🏼

[@calandralacole3253]

Happy Birthday Andrew🥳🎉

[@campbellglenn7651]

❤❤❤ Thanks😊

[@lenoraschommer6876]

Loved the durability tests, perfect!

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had a lot of fun shooting that one. 😂😁

[@rduffy630]

Great videos Andrew! Keep up the great work man!!

[@andrewryanpov]

Thanks a ton! Glad you’re enjoying the journeys!

[@Nothingishere2watch]

Goto Walmart get yourself some industrial strength velcro to put on your solar panels. Apply velcro when tempture is hot, also you can velcro your cellphone onto the steering wheel where the horn is that velcro is really good for anything you want to keep in its spot

[@TheBardot3]

Went to school down there in Carbondale. Loved Garden of the gods, Little grassy, the spillway, Giant City, etc… Looks like you had a nice little trip. If you haven’t been to Starved Rock or Mattheissen state park up north, that may be something for you to check out. Happy Birthday!

[@andrewryanpov]

That’s awesome! It’s such a beautiful area down there. I just went up to starved rock at the end of last year, that was super fun too. I’ve just about seen all IL has to offer in the last few months though, so hopefully here soon I can get out a little further and have some real travels! 😅 Thanks for the birthday wishes! It was a great day. 😊

[@annchargualaf4990]

Happy Birthday Andrew enjoy your day I came across your video and am hooked safe travels

[@Trina-jn1cm]

Hey! I enjoyed this trip. My mom is originally from that area, so it’s ice to see the stuff we usually bypass. Makes me want to stop next time. In one if the first videos you posted, when you were moving in to the camper, a neighbor gave you a water pump that ran on batteries. Idk if you still have it but I think it might fit your blue water bottle. I enjoy your regular videos too, ones around your home town. Happy birthday!

[@lucyj7688]

I just started watching your video today & I absolutely loved it. Thank you for being real.❤❤❤😊🙂🫠🇦🇺

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad to hear it! I’m having an awesome time being able to travel like this, so I’m glad you enjoy tagging along with me! Thanks for watching!

[@goober9983]

some folks get their kicks on route 66, others get them on horses. 😂

[@Noway673]

What's up Andrew!😊

[@mytravelnow]

❤😊 your editing styles is growing ❤😊

[@DeeFay-fl1hs]

Lovely video, just the right relaxing vibe. Belated birthday greetings.

[@andrewryanpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! That means a lot. Thanks for the birthday wishes as well! 😁

[@cindysusanajames7748]

Happy B'day Andrew 🎂🎉🥳

[@glenranger6644]

happy birthday from a fellow camper in Australia bty love every one of your videos keep being you bro

[@Mahmoudkanan1993]

Hi andrew nice videos great meals too but start using olive oil tastier and healthier than veg oil if y like👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@shorelinemafiaiglives9750]

Absolutely loved the scene with the people on horses

[@TeeSpicerReacts]

That's was one of the most inventive ad breaks ever. If that's how you push the companies that support you, I will never skip another ad again...too funny! (especial the end, hahaha) Also, really cool of Bluetti...now you can go on even longer trips. All you need is a partnership or to purchase starlink or something (and yes I know it's expensive) but as you grow the channel, it will become a really good investment. Having internet wherever you are and even maybe going a little off-road to explore more sites! And BTW you don't only have to film your explorations. I love seeing your interactions with your family, your builds and I especially would love to see what you and your Dad build, if he won't mind, that would be fun. See you soon! - a subscriber from the beginning! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE!

[@karendunson4049]

Happy Birthday Andrew

[@memitaylor4323]

Happy Belated Birthday 🎂

[@jonathonholland9022]

Did great video and food! But you have an amazing voice and play guitar great! Put more of that in your videos! Keep up the amazing work man! Stay safe! Can’t wait for the next!

[@Lisa2022US]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉

[@tracker5849]

I'm trying this tortilla..burger..cheese for dinner..adding black bean n corn salsa and sour creme. Wish me luck. Never "fried" tortillas before .

[@andrewryanpov]

That sounds amazing! Hope it turns out well for you! Can’t go wrong with those ingredients 😁

[@tracker5849]

@andrewryanpov the filling was GREAT. the first tortilla..side 1. Black..crunchy..to much fire!! Side 2..some better. 2nd tortilla..greasy..cold ran out of propane..NO refill...but all was OK. Put filling in a bowl and scooped with big frito scoops...lol. dinner was saved. Going shopping today....getting several propane cans!!