Van Life in San Francisco Bay Area | We’re the Russos Camper Van Life S1:E12

[@Weretherussos]

Watch Episode 13: goo.gl/gCiGYH Van Life FAQ -> weretherussos.com/camper-van-life-faq/

[@RyanSmith-ou9tv]

Colorado

[@MultiRabe]

We're the Russos The pot heads here sometimes call it "Ganja-rado", but its a very beautiful State...with the majestic Rocky Mtn shadowing your every move!

[@jcyarns]

Why not both at some point!😊😉

[@dgpatter]

I'd keep going up Oregon coast, do the waterfalls route along the Columbia River Gorge, then head towards Colorado. (At this point, the best bet is to hit Colorado in September when the fall colors are peaking.

[@sharonmarks7192]

We're the Russos Oregon

[@monkeynumbernine]

Hahaha hahaha!! I remember when my brother told me what a Google Plex was... my mind was blown!! I was about 11 years old and could hardly wrap my mind around it!!

[@monkeynumbernine]

He drew a diagram for me 😀

[@carolenelson8759]

This is one of the most amazing spaces I've RV'd at. I was 'home' for a family emergency. This site helped me energize before heading to the hospital & drop me sadness at the end of each day.

[@rawlawgirl]

lovely dog. hubby has a great voice and sort of a commercial appeal. perfect for narrating!

[@sandrajackson7952]

I am enjoying your posts so much. I haven't been watching long, but have been since you sold your big RV and got your van. I have been going back and viewing many of the old posts. I was so excited when I watched Episodes of Planning Your New Life when on Episode 3, May 6, 2016,you said you were in Kentuckiana and then in Georgetown! My husband, Irvin (85) and I, Sandra (75), live in Borden which is about 15 miles from Georgetown. We live on Highway (State Road) 60 close to a campground called Deam's Lake. We are too old to start out now, as you've heard many times before, but I envy your lifestyle. In 1998, we took a month long trip across the US and saw many of the places I had studied. I am a retired music teacher and Irvin is a retired maintenance foreman. I just love watching you two and seeing the places in California and Oregon. Those two states, Washington and Hawaii would complete my US travel. Sorry this is so long, but I was so excited. I know you have made it known, but when do you post? Thank you for your enthusiasm, information, and feeling of acceptance to us all. Sincerely,Sandra and Irvin [e-mail], Indiana

[@guyward69]

Wow Pacifica is gorgeous! I'll see you in Susanville😀

[@Weretherussos]

+Guy Woodward jr great meeting you Guy 👍

[@toddreimer1158]

I envisioned You Tube as being a huge complex but it looked kind of unassuming from the street. Loved the Leo ending.

[@Weretherussos]

Pretty much - The Googleplex was MASSIVE but KZbin was just like every other office building.

[@hangingwiththeholts3804]

I vote for Oregon! Check out McKinley's Marina and RV Resort in Waldport, OR. We stayed 3 nights there in our RV last summer; we also rented a boat and went crabbing! They will even cook 'em up for you at the dock. 3 hour boat rental with crap pots and bait is $90. SOOO much fun, and we caught 10 keepers !! Safe travels !

[@Weretherussos]

+Hanging With The Holts very cool - thanks for the reco, we may need to check it out!

[@thomaskatayama3336]

I'll be at the SF RV Resort in October for a week. The good news is that I love Pacifica, but the bad news is that I'll be up there for work. I'll take the BART into downtown SF. What's good is the station is about 5 minutes away from the RV resort.

[@Weretherussos]

Aww too bad we missed you, would have been fun to meet in person!

[@deniseockey6204]

What RV Park was that? It looks like it was down in Pacifica. Did you enjoy that park? When do you think you will be back this way?

[@SeeJojoSenpai]

I live by the House behind that burmese restaurant in St Francis Daly City ❤️

[@jackiechattopadhyay8722]

I hope you are coming across country to Minnesota. Minnesota in the fall is beautiful.

[@JodysJourney]

Jackie Chattopadhyay Minnesota is always beautiful in my opinion. I'm from Missouri and have made a few trips up there and love it. I always say Minnesota would be perfect except for the winters. 😊

[@Weretherussos]

We will at some point, Kait's father is from Minnesota so we have to visit the area!

[@jjview1796]

So cool seeing the norcal sites! If you like the cool fog, go north on hwy 1 to Oregon, Washington.

[@karolisk]

Leo's cameo at the end is darling!

[@Weretherussos]

See now you guys need to get a dog so they can play ;)

[@bearmerica6668]

I miss the Bay Area. I lived in San Carlos, next to Menlo. If you went to Palo Alto on El Camino Real you would see a few RVs parked near Stanford on El Camino. I always wondered how they get to stay there. Palo Alto had a law that cracked on people living in their cars. I think it got changed when they lost their case.

[@Weretherussos]

+BJ Martin hey BJ. We saw those RVs by Stanford, there were quite a few.

[@chefsease]

great to see this vid! a handful of my vids were made while living there. the view once didnt have those fences, but the storms kicked its butt. hope you got to see the worlds best located taco bell!

[@sunflower17k]

I love when you end your videos with Leo. What a cool dog!

[@lustraveller717]

I think you should head up to Oregon. Glad you enjoyed visiting my neck of the woods!

[@Weretherussos]

+Lu's Traveller thanks for the suggestion, we loved Oregon!

[@witchyvicar]

I'm totally with you on the tea leaf salad! One of the most unique flavors I've ever had!

[@northwindswi]

You might enjoy a Zassenhaus knee coffee grinder. Makes hand grinding a pleasure. You can usually find them used on ebay or google for a new one. I picked up mine on ebay years ago.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks I'll have to take a look at it!

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Is that Leo we see playing the part of the White Wolf in Game of Thrones? That was a great video that you have just uploaded. BTW, we will treat you to a vegetarian meal if you just want to duck around to our campsite at Maroochydore. Any night suits us! Downunda and Faye

[@toddramsay977]

On you way back down to LA. Stay at Pismo coast village r.v. resort near San Luis obisbo

[@jrossi9250]

We stayed at that park about 12 years ago in our Isata 29' RV. The spots along the cliff were available and we enjoyed the view. Great vids and a great RV.

[@MrAceVz]

I like the pace of your videos.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks!

[@allo4333]

Hello from the Bay Area....so glad that you were in town! I enjoy your videos very much❣️hope you enjoyed your stay😃

[@auroranite]

Kate please share your recipes. The lentil quinoa stew, and overnight oats. Tks.

[@Weretherussos]

You can find them on our Patreon page: patreon.com/weretherussos

[@Kindlelover88]

I'm not sure how you guys had all the hook ups but you are so lucky to have visited all three! I love KZbin and would love to visit/ work there the most. I used to work at Yahoo! Back in the day and was able to go to Pixar for a screening (Monsters Inc.) and tour it was great.

[@Weretherussos]

+Cocominga Handmade Cards we have some pretty awesome KZbin subscribers that hooked us up 😁

[@knit1purl1]

Fun video. Thank you. Enjoyed Google and the ocean especially.

[@jackiehorn3724]

recently found your channel. You guys are so nice, and enjoyable. Looking forward to more. I will be on the road in about 3.5 years. Perhaps you guys will still be full timing, and I will get the opportunity to meet you. Happy travels.

[@Happyface615]

I just stopped in this video to comment bc it was the most recent one.. You guys popped up in my 'recommended videos', the 'Why we downsized'-one. At first I thought to myself, 'this guy and his fking coffee seems a bit naggy' lol ..but after giving ya'll a shot and and watching the next video, I was hooked! I love the channel! Joe's occasional pessimism mixed with Kait's optimism make a good balance. The editing is great; It's literally like I'm watching a HGTV series. So, here I am in the comment section to let you guys know that I'll be starting back at the first video and binge watch my way up to this one. If I had any money to give I'd definitely drop a few bucks in y'alls patreon fund, but all I have to offer is my 2 cents. Keep up the great work guys and look forward to see more videos! Wish you both the best for all your days to come. :)

[@Weretherussos]

Yeah me and my F'ing coffee... ;) Thanks for giving us a shot and welcome to the channel! I think Kait and I work well together because we balance each other out...or at least that's what I keep telling myself. Thank you for even considering Patreon but you're two cents are more than enough. Thanks again and enjoy the videos!

[@Ursk1]

Have you been to Ft. Funston? Great dog park just north of Pacifica. Even a better hang gliding site. Almost as good as flying off Glacier point.

[@judyhobday5334]

Oregon. I am in love with your videos and what you are doing. I know this was made a while back, but if ever you come up the coast I live in Netarts and have a driveway that can and has accomidated vans.

[@Smitty_Tube]

In 2012 we started our RV'ing adventures with a 36' motorhome. In July 2015 we traded it for a 33' 5th wheel, which we really like but I'm already considering downsizing again. I'm pretty sure I can't talk her into a Class B but there are some small Class C's I've been looking a lot, especially the Thor Citation, Leisure Travel Vans, and a few others built on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. I know you like your camper van but I'm curious if you researched B+ or Class C's. If so, why did you decide against them? Thanks and love your channel. Always look forward to your next video.

[@Weretherussos]

We definitely checked out the B+'s (you can see everything we check out here: kzbin.info/aero/PLpqJFyT0tg-JB9qIEcA52iOmWtCYqp0jw ) and liked them, but found they were too big for what we wanted. Our goal was to get something that we could park in a standard parking spot with no problems.

[@tscottphelps]

Oregon! Beautiful coastline plus driving through wine country in Northern California!

[@Weretherussos]

+Scott Phelps thanks for the suggestion. We loved Oregon!

[@gailgale5021]

i known where that sanfran rv park is.before pacifica.go there often to beach.

[@teamambrose74]

San Jose/Santa Clara loves you!

[@SparklingGems]

Awesome...you guys were in my area...I was born in Mountain View! I hope you guys go to Oregon...it's truly majestic (try to see Crater Lake!) and go along the McKenzie Hwy (Hwy 126) to Sisters...it is beyond beautiful throughout those parts...I used to live there for a while in the '80s. I've never been to Colorado but I'm sure it's heavenly too. :-)

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks for the suggestion, we're headed to Crater Lake tomorrow!

[@SparklingGems]

Oh, that's wonderful...it always mesmerizes me when I go there. The water is so still and deep blue (mirror-like)...and it is a highly spiritual place! I can't wait to see your video footage!!

[@SparklingGems]

Oh, and if you decide to drive along the McKenzie Hwy...the highway runs along the majestic tree-lined McKenzie River...you won't regret it. It is one of the most scenic routes to travel, so magnificent to drive along and loads of places to stop and explore (*Belknap Hotsprings* with showering facilities is really nice and *Sisters* is a most charming little town!). Happy trails!!!

[@seanvizzo6870]

If your ever near Barstow, Ca give me a shout. We'd love to host you.

[@Weretherussos]

+Sean Vizzo thanks Sean! Shoot us an email so we have your contact info.

[@lindabjork2067]

You should travel south to San Diego! It's beautiful here.

[@Weretherussos]

+Linda Bjork San Diego is on the list!

[@NomaddUK]

I have no idea where you should go as I don't know anywhere in the USA. However, I love you vlogs guys. Great speech by Leo! xx

[@Weretherussos]

Ha! Well we'd be equally as lost on your side of the pond, so when we make it there hopefully you'll be able to share some tips.

[@far574]

Great video! I'm in SF this week with our Hymer Aktiv, I live here part time. I own a business here but my main home is in SoCal. Maybe one day we still can meet you guys in San Juan Capistrano

[@Weretherussos]

Sorry we weren't able to make it to your area for a visit but we'll try to get down there next time we're in SoCal.

[@far574]

+We're the Russos of course. We understand. Hopefully next time. Would funny to park our Hymers next to each other boondocking in SF. I boondocked in SF last night. Was fine. Helps I have a permit.

[@sergiovalenti7255]

Come to Chicago next! Come on a Sunday morning and stay from 9am to 11am, and then I can guarantee your safety.

[@Weretherussos]

Ha! Thanks...we did Chi Town last year around this time.

[@RubenLakeSide]

Please bring back One Pot Meals with Kait. I really enjoyed those segments.

[@Weretherussos]

+Ron F hey Ron. We post recipes and other content over on Patreon.com/weretherussos

[@pamelacarrick6583]

That photo of you 3 was great........

[@NoProGoPronto]

Just think, the last time you guys went to the KZbin/ Google headquarters, I think you needed to have either 6,000 or was it 10,000 subs to be invited? Look at you now. Over 35,000 subscribers and climbing. You should be proud. You put in the work, and it paid off. I'm so happy for you 😃

[@Weretherussos]

+NoProGoPronto thank you!! It feels great to see all the hard work paying off.

[@bovineking8927]

Now 83,411 subs, 83,412 because I just subbed!

[@toddreimer1158]

Oregon and then stop at Hudson's Hamburgers in Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho on your way to Colorado.

[@Weretherussos]

Sounds like quite the route!

[@markreynolds3850]

Very nice video and interesting place to visit.

[@mauriliozamora6627]

We love you guys here in Wisconsin !

[@donaldyoung4370]

Great vlog. The Google place reminded me of EPIC in Verona, WI.

[@JodysJourney]

I enjoyed seeing Leo moving about in your van at the end. I'm torn between a 21' camper van for agility and a 25' for space. I worry my gal Ruby, just a little bit smaller than Leo, would be cramped in the smaller van but Leo looks happy. 😊

[@Weretherussos]

+Jody's Journey hey Jody. Leo has a few favorite spots in the van and gets around without any issues. We spend most of the time outside the van and take him to plenty of parks to stretch his legs.

[@Desertfox92308]

Oregon! I lived there for 14 years:)

[@Weretherussos]

Let us know if you have any recommendations!

[@Ceehayseeker]

Another great video!!! Keep them coming :)

[@Weretherussos]

+Caitlin Haeseker Glad you enjoyed it Caitlin. We post a new video every Wednesday

[@chrisjones-rd9ht]

Need the overnight oatmeal recipe please

[@Weretherussos]

+chris jones hey Chris. We post recipes and other content at Patreon.com/weretherussos

[@sourcedrop7624]

What's the average camp site cost per night?

[@michaelagne4223]

I was just curious if camper vans have difficulty with hills like the ones found in San Francisco, due to the loaded weight of the vehicle? Thanks!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

Pacifica? my favorite Taco Bell ----- on the beach. Leo, no lifting the leg on the Stanford mascot.

[@Weretherussos]

+SKPjoe Coursegold ha! We heard about that Taco Bell but didn't get a chance to see the view.

[@ysanchez1891]

I would love to see your famous receipts in your book. You both are so calm what do you do to releaae stress of course if any?

[@Weretherussos]

Kait is going to put together a cookbook with her recipes. We don't have to worry about the stress from work or that so there is little stress relief we need :)

[@vanandacorgi]

Welcome to my Bay Area!

[@royu3133]

you were in my neighborhood. cool!

[@wandawas2]

You guys are Awesome!!! I enjoyed your video. Beautiful dog.

[@l-bird]

Paws Up! I love the San Fran area!

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you!

[@JD-kf2ki]

You need Class B California Driver License to drive that RV?

[@michgeeee]

another bay area follower here!

[@davebutler6521]

If you zig zag over to Sacramento/Roseville, I'd like to tour the rig. Thanks

[@davebutler6521]

PS If you go up to Oregon, you should plan on visiting the Palouse region in Eastern Washington

[@gilbeavers03]

Out of curiosity does your vehicle have keyless entry? You guys do great job shooting video and editing what video gear are you using for shoooting, audio and editing.

[@Weretherussos]

Yes, it does. Thank's Gil!

[@maitagalupaa2447]

hi! Im Mai from the Philippines.. been a subscriber for a year (I think) but since we're in lockdown 3.0 now in the PI, decided to watch your videos from the start of your van life.. 🙂 love your videos, very informative and fun to watch.. hoping we could also travel just like that in the future.. take care! 🙂🙏

[@Weretherussos]

Enjoy the videos and be safe out there!

[@lpm67]

not the steepest road in the world, Dunedin New Zealand has that honour (dubious honour), used to have Jaffa races down it.

[@energymaven]

who makes the drip coffee maker you were using? I would say Oregon to see the solar eclipse.

[@Weretherussos]

This is the coffee maker I'm using: amzn.to/2ujwjyJ

[@jxitc]

Hi loving your video so much! dream life to explore in a van with everything and every important man with you along the road. 来自北京的观众

[@Weretherussos]

+Xiao Jiang glad you're enjoying the videos 😎

[@erehm]

Overnight oats...what's the recipe, including the spices you mentioned?

[@tpt213]

Eric Rehm basically gona give you the runs.

[@sarahharris330]

12:40 when u pulled back into ur spot was that ur stuff u left behind to keep ur spot?

[@nfoss5656]

What a nice video.

[@garyburbank8895]

When you guys going to be in Phoenix Arizona

[@tippersmami]

love your dog!!

[@PacificOcean17]

I would say Oregon while you are on the coast. Maybe a trip to Seattle for Joe to check out the Starbucks roastery?!

[@Weretherussos]

+PacificOcean17 I've actually been but have been disappointed with their coffee in the last few years and try to stick with making my own from micro roaster's beans.

[@PacificOcean17]

We're the Russos Understandable. There is definitely more control when things are done in smaller batches. 🙂

[@tmaddoxl]

Leo is too cool!

[@MultiRabe]

Hey, was that the SS Agile that they had? 🤔👍👌😎🍻

[@Weretherussos]

That it was...cool little rig!

[@erehm]

Any comments on the layout of the RT SS Agile vs. Hymer Aktiv?

[@kariwick-InnerPeaceCoaching]

What's the book you are working on? 🐶

[@Weretherussos]

The book is about the two years we spent planning and everything we went through to escape corporate America and live our lives on the road. It should be published by the end of August (I'm hoping).

[@erehm]

Have you read "The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific‎"? J. Maarten Troost escapes the high pressure of the World Bank to join his girlfriend who works on the island Nation of Kiribati. Hilarious, insightful, poignant, and perhaps will resonate with your escape.

[@karendavis2017]

Curious, will your book include your recipes in your Instant Pot along with your Overnight Oats? I hope so, or do you have that in another blog? :)

[@Weretherussos]

+Karen Davis - no this book is more of a biography of "how we did it". Kait is working on a book of recipes but she also posts them on our Patreon page: patreon.com/weretherussos

[@Weretherussos]

We just released the book for pre-order: amzn.to/2wh0ola

[@kylehiggins3216]

Not enough KZbin!

[@Weretherussos]

Sorry - can't film inside.

[@shamrockgirl2075]

Book? Look 4ward 2 it!

[@Weretherussos]

We just released the book for pre-order: amzn.to/2wh0ola

[@joycebrower8822]

Colorado

[@jestofreestone1]

This is awesome 😎 Come up to Vancouver BC 🇨🇦 and you can drive way surf at our house and my family would cook for you! We are travel trailer rv'rs

[@Weretherussos]

Send us your contact info and we'll let you know when we make it up that way!

[@judieszydlowski4608]

Loving your videos...and LOVE LEO! And I'm a cat person!

[@mrfranchise]

Hey Guys! What do you guys do with Leo if you can't take him with you. Ex. if you go to a restaurant or a movie or do something that would require you to be away for a few hours?

[@Weretherussos]

+Andrew Ocasion hi Andrew. Check out this video where we talk about RVing with dogs kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJO0kKJmd8Sagrs

[@tomrisar5492]

Are there any situations when you have to pass on because of your dog?

[@Weretherussos]

+Tom Risar absolutely. There are things that we've wanted to do but can't, like taking the Durango Train ride, because we'd be gone too long. Or if it's too hot, we may need to cancel our plans and do something else. In the end we find plenty to do that's dog friendly.

[@solkru]

What camp site is that in San Fran?

[@hoslogistics]

Leo's got the good life! :)

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Hi. Enjoying your vlogs!! One suggestion. Since I'm debating between 24' class c and van life, could u let us know a little more about your camp sites. Like the one on beach San Francisco. Is it just for vans/cars? Would a 24' Class c look out of place or fit? I am full time in Class A 35' Winnebago Integra and know I want smaller. Thanks for your assistance/comments.

[@Weretherussos]

They had just about every rig at the place in San Fran...and we were probably one of the smallest there.

[@Tygerlady99]

Definitely OREGON!!

[@toddramsay977]

So if you pay for a camp ground and then you want to go see the sites in a nearby park, do you take than van? Would they give your space to someone else and is it reserved and no one else will get it.? I am thinking about a roadtrek Zion srt. And wondering how I would be able to explore around me and not lose my camping space.

[@Weretherussos]

+Todd Ramsay we take the van and, if needed, let them know we'll be gone for the day. Good to ask when you check in but they shouldn't give your spot away since you've paid for it.

[@arseniotejada4942]

I'll be moving to Vegas in a few months and my wife and I are thinking of buying a new RV Hymer like yours. How much did it cost you? I have been watching your videos and you guys have motivated me to buy an RV as a second home. Your response is appreciated!

[@JennDyer]

Blue Bottle ftw!

[@luisvalencia99]

Where is that parking lot.

[@RobertHChan]

Did you three get to visit San Francisco?

[@roynakao7421]

When you leave your RV site for a side trip or go out to dinner, do you leave anything to show ownership?

[@Weretherussos]

Not at a campground because we paid for that specific site. Just like a hotel room - it’s yours for the dates you booked it

[@DrWoody2]

How do you guys get snail mail. .?

[@Weretherussos]

Check out this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2i8Z5erpbyhnLs

[@avlisk]

How many of you guys are counting the "S'es" in the logo now?

[@lms2379]

I love Leo ❤️.

[@yvonnedunlap9626]

Didn't get to see enough you tube, google, & your visitors. You should have videoed them.

[@dgpatter]

Agreed. Nobody has a right to decide whether or not they appear in KZbin videos. Similarly, the Russos have no right to a relaxed evening with new friends without videoing the entire thing for Yvonne's pleasure. Let's not forget that major corporations must throw open their doors to allow everyone to video their buildings and operations. Keep telling people what they should have done, Yvonne. Maybe someday someone will listen.

[@rjr-yp9uj]

Looks like you are wearing that poor dog out!!! :)