van life: shattered solar panel and creeps

Gosh this week had some ups and downs. Van life really can throw some serious curve balls at you, so I hope you can see it's not always sunshine and rainbows (well... sunshine is pretty constant)!🌞🌿🚐
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[@tracykay6803]

My heart was palpitating through the beginning of this video! So happy you got away from a dangerous location, found Madeline and got a new solar panel! Shew! That was quite a week!

[@tammyinman1699]

That’s awesome to meet a new friend ! I’m glad y’all were safe!!!! I would freak out if it were my van and I saw it looking like that!!! You really are supergirl 😮! I wondered where you’d take that damaged solar panel!

[@reahamorrondael6006]

When I already feel the Bridgerton vibes from your music intro, before you mentioned about Bridgerton. ❤❤❤❤

[@fredricjulien8738]

Seeing two of my favorite vanlife You tube vloggers get together made my day. Looked like Madilynn came to see you at the right time. Sorry about the solar panel but that was just a minor setback for an experienced van builder like you. Loooking forward to seeing Madilynn's post now. Glad that you moved away from the creepy man and the Cartel.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thanks Fredric! We always look forwards to your comments💙🌞🚐✨

[@tstyles]

You are my hero! The way you just know your van inside and out and let nothing stop you is a secret power! Found you from Rosa and glad I did! 💯🙌🏽📚✨🥂

[@robertmartin9901]

You have the best music on your videos. Love the crawl thru roof hatch post...

[@yvettehatrak787]

Julia! You handled that situation with soo much grace and ability! I don't many vanlifers, let alone people, who could've navigated their way through that the way you did Bravo! And, yes, another reminder of why it is important to do your own van build!

[@ebbthenflow]

Omg you had the craziest week!!! It really put a smike on my face seeing you two tigether having such a good time despite the troubles ❤❤❤❤

[@jasonjones5213]

Good for you to keep trying on the warranty.Also nice to have friends like Madilynn.That deck will be awesome.

[@conniewh4189]

Hi. You mentioned in a video that I watched earlier that you like period history novels or tv so I want to mention an author whom I’ve loved since the sixties when I was about your age (guessing, as I do not know your age ). She was Victoria Holt, British, and she wrote several Gothic mysteries. I collected the entire series one by one and loved them all. In fact, I’m currently rereading them as I no longer remember them in detail and am starting over. She did have two pen names as well and wrote other interesting and kind of similar books using those names. The first of Victoria’s books is Mistress of Mellyn. Perhaps if you’re interested in checking them out you might possibly run across them but I don’t know if they’re still out there or not. I’m enjoying your van life videos. Much happiness to you as you continue.

[@FastasFox35]

Mad props building that deck.

[@user-mg1de2wj6f]

watching ur vlogs while studying is the most calming thing ever 🤞💗

[@JuliaBrooke]

🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@katekaos]

Great video and so glad you had a friend to giggle with and help you deal with that crazy solar panel crack! I’m glad you didn’t get hit!

[@danofiremano]

There's a better form of pepper irritant deployment that you should look into. It's the Byrna Launcher system and it's way more effective at a longer range than that tiny canister you were clutching!

[@stephenmosher7678]

So thrilled to hear that the park ranger told you of all the dangers you were in. I hope it was a very short. Of time before the both of you left the area. You're both young but if you know anything about cartel it's absolutely not something you want to deal with. They are extremely dangerous and known for kidnapping and killing people. Also you mentioned the other strange guy that kept coming around. I know you love the site where you're at but you should have both got in your vehicles and move to a different when that wierdo came around it's just not worth taking a chance. You're both young but please do not ever take your safety for granted. It only takes one mistake or being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I love your channel and love watching your adventures and just want you to be safe. Sounds like you had quite an eventful week overall so hopefully the weeks ahead will be much less eventful. Safe journeys in please keep yourself safe. 🙏🙏

[@Stevendee379]

You have great content. You really should showcase your DIY skills. Wherever you learned it, you excel at it.

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you, it was learned from screwing up a TON of stuff!!😂🙏🏼

[@freedomzvision]

I'm sorry about your solar 200W panel ! Glad your friend helped you take it down - it looked heavy. Wow you are so good with construction ! Hope that the new two 100W panels last a lifetime !!! You are amazing !!!! :)

[@marianna.with.an.a]

Wow, what a week! Madilynn was in the right place at the right time! Everything would have been so much harder without her! So happy that all turned out pretty nice!!!😊🍓🌻

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Hello Supergirl! I'm just glad everything is sorted now. Just keep going and you'll be fine. ❤️❤️

[@LCLand]

Oh my gosh so cute. Tools and teddy bears.

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Wow. You handled that so well. So many things to deal with just in that one project.

[@helanalurie9962]

I am so glad the two of you met! I follew both of you! ❤ Wow, you ladies really stayed calm and sorted out the solar yourselves. Well done! I am really impressed by the way you built your deck and connected the solar panels. You clearly knew what you were doing! ❤

[@LCLand]

Yes. Travel together. Keep each other safe.

[@ManlyBurp]

Just found your channel and I love the positivity. You made the best of a bad situation and came out of it better off than before. Great job building that deck too! I am impressed. Now excuse me while I go hit that subscribe button. Be safe out there!

[@JuliaBrooke]

Haha awesome thank you!!🥹🙆‍♀️🚐

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Julia, love your video and really pleased you found Madilynn, you make a great couple, all the very best to you both from Nick in the UK.

[@paulkimball4815]

I hope you have a better day and better luck tomorrow

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

What an ordeal Julia! I'm glad Renogy finally honored their warranty, I remember another vanlifer had issues with them not backing up their products. Smart idea to go with two smaller panels, they won't flex as much. Hopefully they hold up! Great job on the deck and mounting, at least you got a nice little upgrade out of it. Stay safe out there, it was good that you had a friend with you during a potentially scary encounter and also to lend a hand on your electrical fix!

[@ikindred]

I found her channel a few months back and I love her content. Glad you found someone on the road that you could connect with.

[@sweetipiecutie]

The crossover of my dreams!!! Love both your videos ❤

[@davidburger5306]

I’m so proud of you girls I follow you and Madilynn on your aventures it was so cute watching you crawl through your sunroof. Maui was just watching your feet dangle. I’m very proud of both of you taking care of what you need to take care of. You’re doing an excellent job. And yes it’s better to have two single panels than one panel. I’m glad you took care of the situation. Excellent job. I’m glad Madilynn was there for you. Enjoy your weekend coming up David the traveling Ferret.

[@sarahratliff482]

That was a good word at the end of this vid. So impressed with your building and electrical skills! Glad you got to spend some time with Madilynn!

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you!!🥹❤️🚐

[@jhessycaalves7072]

Youre doing amazing things

[@RebelScum312]

great story, glad to see you got the solar situation fixed up & a new deck with the help of an awesome friend! watching you shimmy in & out of the van to the roof sent me back to the days going up into the attic crawl space before the drop down ladder was installed, fun times but always on the edge of disaster! hope you & madilynn team up again, she's a sweetheart & love her videos too!

[@JuliaBrooke]

I know! She's the best🥹❤️

[@litnoregrets7551]

Wow, your experience with the solar panel freaked me out. I have a 100W panel on my SUV and was planning to upgrade to a 200W. I always assumed the panel frame was strong enough but your experience has me concerned. Maybe I should reinforce the frame. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@annamcuthbert3993]

Sending hugs xxx

[@ricusserfontein1086]

I enjoyd this video ☺.

[@theonly1film]

great video hope you have a great day stay safe

[@ruebennomura9143]

Just watch you video nice solar panel and have fun with your friends

[@sherrieeverett4733]

I LOVED Queen Charlotte!!!! So did Renolgy honor the replacement? It's funny, I am having issues with my battery so I called them. I wanted to order another battery she suggested I go through amazon. So weird because it's shipping from CA, and taking forever!

[@Ladiofthewoods]

Have you looked into flexible solar panels? Another van lifer uses them and showed how much more durable they are. Nice to see you and Madilynn together!

[@JuliaBrooke]

I’ve heard a lot of mixed reviews on them so I just decided to get new hard ones! If these have any issues I’ll give them a go!🫠🙏🏼

[@fredricjulien8738]

Thanks!

[@JuliaBrooke]

You're the best Fredric, thank you!!🙏🏼💙

[@madilynndawn]

HEHEHEHEJAJSJDJDD you are so sweet, I’m so happy we got to meet and caravan together. It’s been the BEST! Also, your dads advice is 👌🏻 felt that

[@JuliaBrooke]

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[@TheTinyPowerhouse6163]

That’s awesome you and Madeline met. I follow her too and she seems like really sweet girl. You tow make a great team!

[@JuliaBrooke]

Thank you! She's awesome✨🙏🏼

[@kovie9162]

Since it's nice to have a rooftop deck but you also don't want to walk or sit on your solar panels when you're up there or lose solar capacity to clear a space to sit on, I wonder if it's feasible to have sliding "outrigger" panels similar to slide-out cabinet shelves or drawers that would normally be located on top of the van when driving or when you're parked and not using the roof deck, but which could slide out when you are using the deck and thus be out of the way but still functional and charging your batteries. Just a thought. Btw nice work on installing the new panels and deck. I have Milwaukee tools myself and they're great, but if you ever have the chance or need you might find that their 12V M12 Fuel line of tools are more suitable for your situation since they're smaller and lighter and thus are easier to use and take up less space while being stored, and they're just as powerful as the 18V M18 versions for the kind of work that you're likely to do with them. I've gotten a bunch of them myself recently and love them. They also do double duty work for basic van maintenance and repair jobs, which is what I got them for (for cars though but same idea). Also, regarding that unfortunate incident early in the video, always always always scan where you're thinking of parking for the night or even day for anything or anyone that might be trouble. I drove across the country many years ago in a mini version of what you're doing and often camped along the way, and there were occasions where I considered packing up and leaving and sometimes did, because it just didn't feel right somehow. Safety comes before everything else. I particularly remember this one older man in a van next to my campsite who was literally preaching religion to his dog. Weird, of course, but he didn't seem dangerous so I stayed the night but didn't sleep well, and the next morning I broke camp and left quite early. Nothing happened but it just didn't feel right. I hope your panel/deck work out this time! 😊

[@JamesAcosta1350]

Hey beautiful. I love your videos. Keep up the great work. Be careful out there in the world.

[@glamkakes3783]

Nice play pen

[@victoriaveeart]

I can just imagine people walking and be like wtf as they see 2 girls on top of their car with a big asss solar panel 😭

[@JuliaBrooke]

We had a mini crowd! 😂😭🙏🏼

[@katekaos]

The poison oak stuff gave me ptsd. I am so sensitive! I never touched dogs growing up cuz I got it so easily. I hope you didn’t get it!!

[@scottterry2606]

You're a total cutie pie. Be safe and thanks a zillion for the smiles.

[@terrygreg1988]

🎉2 👍👍 up beautiful stay safe out there 🤞💕🥾🇺🇸 🐈😺

[@eddiehunter5319]

Did you lock tight your nuts or double your nuts to stop them loosen themselves do love your vids..

[@khalidalhot5253]

💞💕💞🌹🌹🌹This Amazing

[@lukekao8136]

I never seen a cat stroller before. It's cute. Please don't be offended, but you look like you're "fun size" because you're kinda on the shorter side, which is totally fine, just an observation.

[@alfonsoperez8019]

Bonita 🌹🌹😍😍 Ooooh my GOD me he enamorado 😍😍😍😍😍🌹

[@edwinnegron8861]

Nice leggs” 😎

[@barbarian140674]

Купи себе хороший тактический дробовичок. С ним гулять у вас как-то спокойнее на душе. ☝️

[@allwhowander390]

Plot twist: The park ranger works for the Cartel. 😂🤪 jk jk

[@JuliaBrooke]

More of a plot twist: she was trying to make us leave so they could do their boat landing!🤨😂😂😂

[@stevenhartley7659]

Well so much for saving the planet with solar panels it'll's you're hazardous waste. Can you imagine what's gonna happen when we have to start throwing these things away? Let alone the pollution that's caused and created when they're built.

[@user-kn4mm8tx6y]

Living in heart,you my part.shamim,ban❄🐠🌀🌊☄🤰🤱

[@noraammar8130]

Cats dont like to be locked in or put in cages or nets. They like to be free and walk around. I think he will be safe as long you are around him

[@systemsouth]

Who cares!