Van life - Staying warm and dry during a coastal storm

[@charliemartin-k7m]

Love seeing a classic RV still driving around.

[@randallsmodernlife]

It takes a lot of work but it’s well worth it and keeps the adventure interesting.

[@tommurray2653]

Hint from an old traveller, stay put on windy days. The wind can cause increased gas consumption and less control of your camper up to being blown off the road altogether. Have a nice day. Tom in the Maritimes

[@WanderingNature]

Great advice ❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yeah for about 3 hours we had the wind behind us pushing us along, it was the best fuel consumption ever! But then once we changed directions we had to park up as it was getting too intense.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I grew up camping in the Mojave. I can remember a few times, driving home, my dad had to pull over and wait out a windstorm. The truck had a home built boxy camper on it and the wind would really blow us around.

[@theedorbs]

Tumbleweeds are hilarious. I always saw them in cartoons as a kid and didn't believe they were real. As an adult, I traveled out West and watched 'em blow across the roadway and laughed every time.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yeah they are so cool to watch! I’d never seen them either until coming to America. But the amount we saw that day was something else!

[@Mystique-16]

I was driving thru the grapevine on my way to Los Angeles and the tumbleweed’s were literally the size of my car.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

​​@@randallsmodernlife love your life, but when it's that stormy, PLEASE don't park that close to the ocean!! You'd be surprised at the size of waves that crash over those parking lots!! We live right on the southern coast of Oregon!

[@donaldwallace1525]

Dogs are the best judges of character and these dogs love you guys.

[@randallsmodernlife]

They sure do, and we try to give them the best life we can.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

You two make good vids. Thanks.

[@robertabrams8562]

It’s amazing how chill I am after watching your videos - for me it’s totally therapeutic! I sit down with a nice cup of herbal tea, put in one of your vids, and I have 15-20mins of total relaxation 👏🏼👍🏼

[@randallsmodernlife]

Wow!! that sounds like a really nice time. Can I join you? 😆 from Esther

[@worklessenjoylifemore]

Seriously my favorite channel!! Your channel will grow quick if you keep doing videos like this. Thank you for what you do!!

[@randallsmodernlife]

Wow that is so nice to hear! I appreciate you watching!

[@marshared]

He “workless” brought me here after saying how much he enjoyed your videos. I have to agree very enjoyable!

[@abbyechevarria5322]

Thank you for sharing your video. I enjoyed it very much. Love your dogs.👍😊

[@randallsmodernlife]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching! The dogs are the best part 👌

[@theathjr]

I love your channel. It combine’s everything that I long to have someday but I am married to my job. 30 plus years at UPS and I am on the verge of retirement decisions. We have a saying here. Womb to Tomb. I don’t wanna be in that category. Thank you for sharing your lifestyle. It is inspiring.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Womb to tomb rolls off the tongue but that’s a tough way to think about a job! Money comes and goes, we try not to get too attached to it. I hope you get some adventure soon!

[@Carol-kh1gu]

Really enjoyed your video, looks to be “real” life. Thank you, I’m headed back to watch more of yours.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! Yep just regular old life in this weird modern world.

[@oceanlover3530]

Great vlog! The Redwoods are so beautiful! I love the sound of rain on the roof. It looked super cozy. Thanks for posting! Safe travels! ✌🏻😉✌🏻

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yeah it’s easy to stay in bed for hours when listening to the rain on the roof and the waves.

[@Adventure.camper]

Hi from north Seattle, I like what your doing, I have a 1977 dodge 20 foot class C sportsman, but still working on it, runs good though...

[@randallsmodernlife]

Nice! The old sportsman’s are such great, robust vans! Makes for a great and simple RV

[@tripmood365]

I especially like this sport. Great entertainment, man. I had a similar Dodge Ram short package -90, gasoline. Exactly the same color and dashboard. You have a cool life. Greetings from Finland, Helsinki 🇫🇮 🚀

[@randallsmodernlife]

That’s cool! The dodge vans are so good! Thanks for watching! Wish we could drive this thing to Finland!

[@chickiepup]

Stay safe guys…. Love you and the doggies ❤❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thank you!

[@mikeeevilton]

Loved the video. Thank you 🙌👍 nice to see the scenery and travel.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Mike, glad you enjoyed it!

[@LittleMo777.]

Love your tiny home and fur babies! Beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks for watching Little Mo!

[@MikeGregoire-v9s]

My name is Michael. I live in Portland Maine. Love you videos Beautiful dogs.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks Micheal!

[@JonnyHolms]

Just want to say Hello and that I just came across your channel and am blown away at some of your filming 🎥, the tumble weeds and going across the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉 was incredible and those redwoods i think are truly amazing..... as soon as I saw the dodge rv and the two dog's i knew I had to subscribe.... Thanks again for the great scenery 👍...

[@randallsmodernlife]

Haha thanks for the nice comments! Yep the dogs are our secret weapon to reel you in 😂

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Nice watching those big and tall trees in the camp.

[@randallsmodernlife]

The really are magical, wish I could have seen them 200yrs ago before logging!

[@ChrisBrown-bs2ek]

I'm glad to find your videos the real rv living

[@randallsmodernlife]

Glad you found it! Thanks for watching!

[@charmaineinger344]

Thanks for the video. It looks like a lovely pace where you stayed😊

[@Juan-wj6nu]

So peaceful and relaxing.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thank you :)

[@theloveyourfacegal2773]

Pretty areas you found. Guess ya'all are getting loads of rain never saw little tributaries that full. Loved the tumble weeks. Safe travels to you 2. 🙏

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! Yeah we saw too much rain for one trip!

[@darkokole439]

Interesanting video. All the best. Have a nice day. 🌎

[@randallsmodernlife]

Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@idoyb449]

Lovely family living in a van..home is where your happiness

[@brianthegreat1-j4w]

Just found ya. Great video! Shows real camper life. My new favorite. I too have a dog

[@Mike__james]

Love the video, and the editing well done. 👌

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment!

[@mickeymouse6894]

Beautiful Place! Give Your Pups A Hug For Me!!

[@ritawoodfork3086]

Cozy comfy videos in a small space with yall 💓

[@StephenBishopNOMAD]

Hi from a fellow nomad in the UK loving your layed back videos.🐾🐾🐾👍🤟🚐💯🙏👌💚🐕🚐🚐🚐

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks you!

[@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS]

Beautiful van life. Thank you very much for sharing. Video 👍

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Brings back nice memories of the smell of wet dogs in a small campervan. love it

[@randallsmodernlife]

It’s defiantly a part of dog ownership is that wet smell!

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

@@randallsmodernlife love it

[@todddammitt1969]

Came for the Dodge, stayed for the chill content. Have a 77 Dodge 22' Tioga myself. Nice vid, keep up the good work. Cheers from outside Tacoma.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks mate! Gotta love the old dodge vans! I’ve noticed that dodge people wave to each other passing by haha

[@erniesautowerks4803]

I love your rig….vibe….life….Here is hoping the YT algorithm gives you props and exposure

[@randallsmodernlife]

Let’s hope so! I would love to keep this thing going. Thanks for your nice comment!

[@glazioushell3398]

Tumbleweeds going across the street kind of reminds me of the old western movies

[@kenyattaknox5163]

Tumbleweeds!! 😊😊 so nostalgic

[@Tommykriel]

I love your content mate

[@MakeMoreMusicOk]

Popped up in my feed. Digging you☺️ guys and your dogs 🐕 , subbed!🧡😎🧡

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! Welcome and yeah the dogs steal the show sometimes haha

[@darrellspraggins7966]

Randall I agree with Robert Abrams' comment below in that I found your video very relaxing and peaceful. My blood pressure is back to normal HA! HA! I love your mini Dodge camper. Vans and small campers are rare her in lower Alabama.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Darrell, you’re a legend! Glad to hear I can spread some of my peace into you. What a great comment haha

[@tommurray2653]

I have been down the Calie coast as far as Crescent City and the first part of the redwoods beautifull. Tom in the Maritimes

[@vanlifewithGinaPayne]

Wow loving your channel just found ya on my feed keep em coming!

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks mate!

[@josephcusick1111]

Love your videos

[@KOOLAIDEXPLORER]

Great video. It makes me feel like camping in my van even more than I am! I subscribed. Cheers!

[@randallsmodernlife]

Haha glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment!

[@tommurray2653]

From one camper to another please get a pair of "travel" mugs with lids. Open ceramic or porcelain mugs do not protect the precious coffee from ending up all over the dash when you toe the brake pedal . And the coffee will stay warm much longer.. Have a nice day. Tom up in Canada in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Haha good tip! But the way I drink coffee it generally doesn’t last a couple of minutes before it’s empty. Esther’s a potter so I’ll send her the suggestion of making us some lids!

[@elohimsoldier3028]

Such a cool rig

[@visamedic]

I knew that was the Central Valley. Most likely in the 41, 46, 198, or I 5 area between Taft and anywhere north of it to Los Banos. Tons of tumble weeds when it blows. 🤣😅😂

[@randallsmodernlife]

You got a sharp eye there!

[@visamedic]

@@randallsmodernlife I’ve lived here for 44 out of my 53 years. Lots of trips to the coast. Lots of pig hunts in the Colinga hills. Camping in the coastal range. Have safe travels 😁👍

[@randallsmodernlife]

Growing up in California is everyone’s dream! And I’d love to see the pig hunt out there! We have a lot of pig hunting where I grew up in far North Queensland, Australia.

[@visamedic]

@@randallsmodernlife It’s far from what it used to be to be. California is one step behind Australia when it comes to gun laws. This state is not hunter friendly at all considering what they charge residents, much less out-of-state hunters. Most of that land out there, actually on both sides of the valley, is private and the public is overran. I have few employees of those owners who I can work out trade once and a great while. It’s actually really sad. This is a beautiful state, everything you could want within minutes to hours, depending on where you live, and it’s been completely ran and mismanaged by f#@king idiots. Anyway, not end on such a cruddy note, enjoy the sights you can see, and be safe. 👍

[@cherjohnson5807]

I like your RV👍🏽

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks, me too!

[@allanleighton-hc1bc]

Yes, I'm from Melbourne. Enjoy your travels 😊

[@randallsmodernlife]

Glad to hear it. Lived in Melbourne for 7 years. Love that city. Miss the amazing food!

[@2_Itcyfeet]

Discovered you guys this morning. Really been enjoying your video’s. Keep them coming. From Ian in Gibraltar.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks Ian!

[@clobbyhops]

At 2:15 of your video, those tumble weeds look like the monsters from the Critters movie franchise 🤣🤣🤣👍🔥

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yeah they really did look alive! The dogs didn’t know what to think haha

[@ms.annthrope415]

Been through the Avenue of the Giants back when i lived in noethern cal and drove north along 101 going up to Crescent City and Arcata. Very primal feel standing and walking near these giant trees and gigantic ferns. I can picture some raptor or dinosaur popping out from behind some moss covered tree. I'm sure I've been through where you were camping. Did you see any billboards asvetsising turkey size zip lock bags? Now who needs turkey size zip lock bags? Pot dealers. A turkey size zip lock packs up a lot of dried marijuana buds. You're in the green triangle, the pot growing capital of the world.

[@lester0408]

I think I see your van by Ambleside sometimes. I dont know of that was your van. Great video! ❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Not us, haven’t made it out to Ambleside yet, but I have seen a similar van around town sometimes, could be them.

[@ExploreLifeForever]

Just discovered your channel. I'm a new subscriber. Liked the "short and sweet" videos of your RV life. Cool dogs. What breed? They seem like good companions for you and your partner on the road. Very alert to your surrounding even while in the RV. Be safe on the road.

[@randallsmodernlife]

They are great dogs! Mexican street dogs, the DNA test came up with 14 breeds so they have it all!

[@BusAMove6694]

New to your channel. Love your RV, Turning my bus into a home going with a Retro/Vintage decor.❤❤❤❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! It’s a great little RV, and kinda rare too. A bus build sounds like a lot of fun!

[@gringogg1780]

Looks pretty hard keeping the van on the road in that storm I bet? I see you really working the steering wheel. Love those trees! Nice to see you made it safe! Take care and keep the videos coming please!

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yes the wind was really trying to push the van off corse! I was working that steering wheel alright! More videos to come!

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Does your van/camper have the Dodge 318 motor? If so, that has always been considered one of the best motors that chyrsler EVER made!! I also love your little family. The two pups, and she seems so sweet and kind. And you seem very chill and mellow in your approach to life. $35.00?? Yeah, welcome to the crazy state of California!

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! I love my little family! The dodge has a 360 in it and it has been such a great engine! Plus a 727 3 speed that harems very solid too.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

@@randallsmodernlife both great!!!

[@bambihargrove6499]

❤Beautiful Video ❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks 😊

[@MrZrazies]

Aw. Central Valley California. Live there whole my life. Currently living in Arizona. Living in van. I do miss west coast tho. Thanks for video. I miss those beach lot! Idk where you’re at now but next time. Check out waterfalls up at point reyes called Alamere falls if you haven’t been there. You guys are in treat. Hiking to waterfalls are even better! There’s actually 3 waterfalls on the cliff onto beach.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Wow thanks for the scoop! We have long since left California but now I know where I’m going when be return! I have to say though, Arizona is fantastic for living in a Van, it’s much easier out there.

[@daveblogs5019]

Hi From Ireland..we.ve just discovered you guys..fun vids..we.ve sub.d and dinged the bell.👍👍 look fwd to following your adventures 😊 Ian & Dee

[@randallsmodernlife]

I really appreciate that! I’m glad you found us! We never plan our adventures but the adventure never seems to stop!

[@tommurray2653]

I have been all over the island from The Sook Potholes to Port Hardy. Beautiful country. I have been a far north as Terrace and Kit Wanga on the mainland. Tom in the Maritimes

[@James-mt3gi]

🤘

[@juniorjuss4543]

I know I’ve stayed in a campground somewhere in BC very similar to that place.darn it I can’t remember where at the moment

[@runH37]

멋집니다. ^^ b from Seoul

[@DrZark]

What is that song you used at 1:46 and afterwards. Really fits the video and I love it.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks, just some random song on the adobe rush app!

[@wrongway100]

Dogs barking at the Tumbleweeds

[@LeikMakanani]

Just watched your video I live in Hawaii the cost of living here is ridiculous so I understand when you share about how expensive it is where you come from I'm going to subscribe and join you on your journey ok? Aloha

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! And welcome! Yes cost of living is getting scary! Not sure what the future holds but can’t afford to do much else so we’re just enjoying being forced onto the road!

[@LeikMakanani]

You made a very good choice much better than doing nothing so proud of both of you... it'll get better and better for you two... enjoy your journey...Aloha

[@Camp_Runamuck]

Great video 18000 views with under a 1000 subs your doing something right

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks! I have no idea how KZbin works but seems good?

[@IvanTahi]

Nice

[@jeffbaca1173]

Took a sabbatical in ‘98 drove from San Jose, CA to Banff, Canadians were all very nice to me, camped outdoors most of the time but in Canada the dollar was strong and was able to stay in motels with little kitchenettes for 17$, if you like trees check out the Hoh rainforest in Washington west coast ended up staying 2 extra days.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks for the heads up! Banff is amazing but not very Van friendly these days. And too expensive! Would love to have seen it in 98!

[@jeffbaca1173]

@@randallsmodernlife went into Canada from Idaho, tiniest of tiny kiosk Canadian border patrol officer, we had a conversation for ~ 45 minutes, what a superb, interesting and full of questions man, we could of talked for hours. He gave me numerous places where I could camp for free, told me about hot springs, he was really interested in my job at the time a microscopist operating an electron microscope- I gave him a few pics it was as if I gave him gold.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Sounds like you travelled at a golden age. I wish the boarders were that friendly now but unfortunately those days are gone! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us, it’s nice to hear about what it used to be like.

[@jeffbaca1173]

@@randallsmodernlife yeah it’s a bummer the world has changed, like Bill Burr said when your young, you got on bike and rode everywhere, never was scared, now I won’t drive in some neighborhoods or even avoid cities altogether. Happy trails my friend.

[@SierraVansandOffRoad]

Great video to come across and a new subscriber. Love your camper. Is that a WR on the back? I was curious if the lake in the video was New Melones Lake? We are in Central California and love traveling up the coast in our van. Cheers

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks and welcome! The lake was San Lois reservoir. And yes a WR250R (best bike ever!) plus we have a couple other bikes at home that I’ll be bringing out in the spring!

[@SierraVansandOffRoad]

Aw yes, San Luis Reservoir. Thank you for the quick reply. I had the WR250X model. I ended up putting a 19" front for a bit more dirt capability then the stock 17" front. Best bike I ever owned. @@randallsmodernlife

[@helgarivers6281]

That's how I be tripping! Check your dog for ticks in that area.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Yeah we’ve been checking and so far on this whole trip we’ve had 1 tick. Could it be the cold weather?

[@edstababy]

the mighty mouse on the van is dope reminds me of polish nascar driver alan kulwicki

[@randallsmodernlife]

Hahaha imagine this thing on a nascar track 😂

[@allanleighton-hc1bc]

Love your video, aussie accent ? Where you originally from in Australia ?

[@randallsmodernlife]

I’m from Cairns and Esther is from Melbourne. Thanks for the love! Are you Aussie too?

[@MasterSiyam-q3u]

❤❤❤hi im mr kamrul Islam from Dhaka Bangladesh Nice video thanks god job ❤❤❤❤

[@randallsmodernlife]

Hi mate! Thanks for watching!

[@markdephilippo1404]

That’s the first time I’ve ever seen tumbling weed lol

[@randallsmodernlife]

Oh they were tumbling like crazy!

[@craigbrowning9448]

Is the overnight parking by the Golden Gate Bridge on the Frisco side or the Marin County side?

[@randallsmodernlife]

Other side, at the view point.

[@mainestarr_]

Cute dogs you have there. What's their breed?

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks, they are Mexican street dogs. 14 different breeds mixed in!

[@rosswoolley2854]

Dogs are asking "Are they Tariffs crossing the road"

[@samoh9538]

“카레”=curry enjoy!!!

[@ATouchOfCharmed]

Hi from New Zealand! Are you originally from Oz?

[@randallsmodernlife]

G’day mate! Yes we are both from Aus haha

[@Locd4life707]

New Subscriber here. I look forward to following your page.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Welcome and thank you! There’s plenty more to come!

[@tommurray2653]

What have you got for power? A 318,360 or a 440 ?

[@randallsmodernlife]

We’ve got a 360 with a torqueflite behind it. I love the engine!

[@JonnyHolms]

I was wondering the same thing 🤔

[@pwood5733]

Do the dog hairs help with clothing insulation ?

[@randallsmodernlife]

That and many more medicinal benefits 😂

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Proven fact that owning a dog lowers your blood pressure 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@abhu1420]

Very nice video 👍🏼🌺🌹🌿🍀☘️🌱🌳🌲🪵🍃🍂🪴

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks mate!

[@CubisRyle]

“What, you not want breakfast!?”

[@evolvedaustin4230]

Dude 😂😂

[@curtjensen7764]

Nice video

[@stevos1617]

what's name of song at 9:06

[@randallsmodernlife]

It’s just a royalty free clip from the video editing app. Doesn’t have a name sorry!

[@themadscotsman]

whereabouts in Oz are you from?

[@randallsmodernlife]

Esther’s from Melbourne and I’m from Cairns, QLD. Hope I can go back for a visit soon.

[@themadscotsman]

Scottish from Glasgow but been in Perth WA for 25 years

[@randallsmodernlife]

Nice, but nicer weather down there haha

[@themadscotsman]

def a bit warmer lol@@randallsmodernlife

[@thatshahab]

Anyone else noticed they're William Dafoe and Michelle Yeoh?

[@randallsmodernlife]

Hahaha never heard that before!

[@palms45verse1]

Nice mh

[@leazer44]

What breed of dog is that?

[@randallsmodernlife]

They are Mexican street dogs with 14 different breeds in the DNA test. I’ll have to do a video one day with all the breeds because we get that question a lot!

[@mattaylor8935]

Arcata?

[@randallsmodernlife]

We did pass through Arcata at some point though I think that was in the next video.

[@RollOnBusin]

Lucky to have a lovely wife.

[@randallsmodernlife]

I’m sure am. I’m lucky for everything in my life, especially Esther.

[@danielteegarden8982]

thky

[@bighurt4007]

More more

[@mattaylor8935]

San Bernardino

[@metelgodful]

You don't have to say nothing about living in the van it's too expensive everywhere I'm in California and it's ridiculous we have a pandemic and all that comes from it is people raising their prices what kind of crap is that people are dying and all they can think about is raising their prices all that came out of this pandemic is greed people that are five times more greater than they were before so there's no need to say anything or apologize or anything like that because all of us totally understand you do what you want to the hell with everybody else and what they think because the way things are going and they keep raising prices a lot more people are going to be out in the streets or in vans or whatever they can find or afford it's really sad how this world has become so don't ever feel sad about how you're living and be happy that you're in a van some people during the pandemic a lot people lost their jobs lost their house and there on the street with no van or truck and don't have anything to stay in so good luck to you and keep on doing what you're doing

[@randallsmodernlife]

Thanks mate! Yep I realize I am still a very lucky man to have what I have. No I can’t afford a place any longer. It’s weird, I actually don’t know if anyone can afford a place!? Surly the high prices will soon run out of people willing to pay! Let’s hope so for the greater good of everybody. Greed going to far is bad for both sides of the coin.

[@metelgodful]

@@randallsmodernlife you got that right greed Will be are downfall and most likely destroy us and there would have to be mager change like everyone on this planet would have to get along with each other and work together as equals as one but because of how greedy people have become l don't see that happening and if for some reason it was to happen by the time they come to there senses and realize what's happening it will be to late I'm hoping the world can change well I can dream can't l ok I'm going now before I talk your ears off have a good one and keep making videos

[@salrivera7578]

😂 i have a mini RV camper yeap but my is America pride hard hard to find in any place .Is a 1981 f150 custom RV camper straight 6 30O carb 4 sp standard transmission call granny.Strong like a bull real gd on gas insurance 50 dollars a month she is registered by the company who made her half ton f150 truck not like rv camper.Everything work on her all original stove shower refrigerator sink everything put the key and she jump jjjjj😊.Like i sade hard to find first gear is like 4x4 stong like a bull to strong real cheap to maintenance like i say america pride straight 6 300 carb with granny transmission 4 sp standard ccr born in the byouooooo amigo take care

[@jdmutchler]

A cute little Asian gal with one of the Munsters? Hmmm

[@randallsmodernlife]

Can you please update us on what a Munster is!?

[@drharmonica]

This must be one of the most boring travel videos I've ever seen. This dude makes the most mundane tasks seem like an adventure. I lived in a similar camper for 20 years. Free overnight parking was rarely a problem. Truck stops with big parking lots are along all big routes with tiolets, food and sometimes wifi. Shoppng mall parking lots are everywhere. Perhaps these aren't the most scenic or quiet places but for one night so be it.

[@randallsmodernlife]

Ever!? Dang haha well somebody had to take the top spot I guess. It’s hard now compared to 20 years ago, give it another try!