Vanlife Cautionary Tale | Weird Neighbor Went Erratic And Made Me So Worried I Left!

[@paulhowarden2332]

The grandpa in me is reading these comments feeling like we really have gone off the rails as a country to see all these women saying they have experienced these things. What has happened to us as a country that we don't raise our boys better. It is never okay to hurt a woman, to make them feel uncomfortable and they should instead be protected. They are our daughters and our mothers. What is wrong with these men today. I am sorry Bunny you had to have a troublesome situation but I am more sorry for all these women here that have had these problems. From this grandpa and retired military member I am sorry.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It is a very sad reality of the world we live in today and not something that should be normalized... i appreciate your comments about this thank you for being a part of the solution rather than the issue

[@kimsargeant8126]

The statistics of 40 years ago were that one in four females had experienced some sort of sexual abuse. I doubt that was ever a valid study. There is no doubt in my mind that the incidence of this type of abuse is much greater than 25%.

[@kimsargeant8126]

Bunny, please just leave when you experience any concern or discomfort.

[@ashleyhum22]

This is NOT new behavior. Weird, creepy male behavior has been going on for … centuries. We didn’t have media or social media to readily share information in the past, so it feels like it’s more rampant in the present, even though it’s not.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

You can watch any solo female nomad channel and they have stories like this.

[@gloriamoore766]

The fact that he blocked the exit is a BIG RED FLAG!!! Always leave as soon as possible in that situation. You were right to leave.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I made sure to make sure i could leave safely then at the first real chance to be a bit more undetected in leaving i did so i wouldn't draw further attention to myself in doing so which could have caused more danger

[@MsLori1973]

Yep. Had that happen called opp. That's forceful confinement too.

[@UnderAttack-x1s]

Yeah that's scary

[@dogpawz2010]

The best advice I have ever gotten from YOU, dear lady, was if it feels wrong - leave ! I’m so glad that you took your own best advice. The world is full of “really good campsites” but it only has ONE of you. Take care of yourself always.

[@UnderAttack-x1s]

Oh yeah don't stay. Trust your gut. If you are in the Northwest they are crazy up there.

[@jennichandler151]

Girl! Follow your instinct and GTHO!! You can always go back and try again on a different day/trip. It's better to be safe than sorry!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely I ended up finding another campsite that was much better because there wasn’t something we are going on lol even though the campsite itself left a little bit bit more to be desired like you said I can always come back

[@judyconnelly6919]

Yes, you were right to leave. Always be safe rather than sorry! Great advice ❤

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I always trust my gut.. situations like these typically don't end well if there are signs of problems.... be it just a drunk who is loud and hearing them all night or actual danger and violence... either way I am outie 5000.....

[@barbaraskelton6367]

I’m glad you listened to your gut! Way to go, Sister!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

In the moment, it is not fun to have to leave a campsite especially this late in the day to go find another one however it is worth it to make sure that I have safety. Without safety what are we after all?

[@creativedesignsources2640]

As a person who watches your channel and has enjoyed it over time, I have seen the growth of your style change, but I think that your messaging has always been some thing that resonated with me. Usually it’s through education but today it’s education about safety and this touches home with me personally because living in the city, I have had more than a couple of encounters that were uncomfortable. Thank you for talking about this because it gives everyone an outlet for conversation and I think that we can see in a world that is so that many of us share similar stories.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I am sorry you have had these kinds of issues.. but you are so right so many of us encounter strange things so it is important to be supportive to others and also share things like this about trusting our guts.. we are often taught that our gut is our first defense against all the strange things that can happen in the world so we should be more in tune with this natural alarm within

[@jessys9868]

As soon as you told Riley, I’m not sure I’m safe, that was your cue to leave! There’s no point in trying to figure out what he’s doing, you don’t feel safe… you listen to your gut you go

[@joanies6778]

🎯🎯🎯

[@rainbowmom7582]

Absolutely 💯

[@livinright1]

Very smart situational awareness by keeping your head on a swivel! It is better to be safe than sorry and I would never try to feed paranoia, but in this day and age you just never know about stranger danger 🤷‍♀️ so glad to see a smart move and do the right thing before potentially becoming a victim of who knows what!?!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I always favor on caution and trusting my gut and when someone is outside yelling loudly at a campsite then continuing to have strange behavior you have to worry about self.. the thing that got me was him staring into my van... that was a lot based on how he was acting and knowing he was also driving around while possibly drunk does not seem settling either... so caution in movement is important

[@jadedoesmakeup8964]

Drunk does not mean not dangerous. So you we’re smart to leave. Usually drunk means more dangerous at least in social settings. I’ve gone out a lot and seen guys who get drunk and then start fights because they’re just drunk. I’ve seen lots of guys who’ve gotten drunk who then try to go up to women and get mad whenever the women don’t want them to flirt with them even sometimes trying to block them from getting into their cars just because they’re drunk. Drunk should never be an excuse for bad behavior, but unfortunately for a lot of men it is.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I absolutely agree... i have seen my fair share of drunk people men and women and in doing so have learned that it is never good to stick around when someone is over the limit so to speak.... big difference in action between tipsy and drunk... not everyone is going to be the boogey man but those who are the wrong kind of drunk usually result in bad things... safety will always be the most important thing for me

[@Prius.Adventures]

You are right to be aware better safe than sorry.

[@TheJudgyBeagle]

I'm a solo woman with long hair, and I have put my hair up in my hoodie hood many times for the exact same reason. A baseball hat is a good idea. There have been situations wherein I felt much safer when people assume I'm a man in my van instead of a petite solo woman. I hate having to leave a good site because of some random creeper, but I do it every time rather than stay and wonder. Even if nothing more happened, I wouldn't get great sleep after an encounter like that. You did the right thing. Always trust your gut, and you'll never regret it. Thank you for sharing that sometimes you just cut your losses and move on. Stay safe and enjoy!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I’m glad to followed your instincts and left that spot! Safe travels.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!! I think it is important to get a feel for the situation and also make smart choices which set me up for safety and success... but seeing all these comments it appears that so many of us do not have the ability to make a decision from the comfort of their car...

[@ollie2034]

It is really important to be aware of your surroundings. If you have any doubt at all it is best to leave. Trust your gut. You did the right thing moving. Take care

[@allyjeffers8258]

I understand what you were saying about trying to put on a hat to look more intimidating. I normally walk with my keys between my fingers.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

i do that also.. but also keep pepper spray on the keys also so i can access it quickly

[@allyjeffers8258]

@@BunnyPlaysHere I need to add some thing else, but I can’t have pepper spray walking into work. Our security does not allow those things to go through. Do you have any suggestions?

[@chrislewis2653]

I was talking about the keys between the fingers to my husband, and he said that he had never heard of it. I don’t know of any woman who hasn’t heard of it.

[@pams7417]

@@chrislewis2653 I do that. Did that when I had just a car. Now, I also "imaginary" tell someone in the van that "I'm back" or "I'll be right back". Felt weird at first, but it makes me feel better.

[@mollydion8311]

When I walk to my van in a parking lot, I open the door & I always say "hey who's gonna help me with these groceries?" & as I hand them in I say "thanks" after each bag. But there's no one in my van I just want anyone around to think people are in it.

[@ec-kj4yp]

I'm halfway through this video and have to just say that no matter how this ends up - you are ALWAYS right to trust your gut. ALWAYS. Even if it ends up being "nothing". Your gut reaction is real, and you should always trust it.

[@sussudioharvey9458]

After 40+ years of solo RVing as a woman I learned to trust my instincts. So you were smart. By now you know that if something feels off then most likely you don’t want to stick around. I even had an incident where I was staying in a paid campground and I had to throw the owner out of my trailer. Seems that as a lone female he thought I was a prostitute! Turns out later I found out that there are some ladies in that profession that use outfitted vans in order to ply their trade. Just be aware of that if ever approached by strange men. Another time I set up in a State Park but my neighbors who moved in later didn’t seem right so even when getting dark and not knowing where else to go I wound up staying on a side road and hoping no cops ousted me out of there. Glad I did later as it was reported next day of gangs shooting up that park just after I had left!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Oh no that sounds like a terrible situation to be in that would be scary.... also the second incident terrifying but exactly why we all have to be aware of our surroundings and trust our guts.. the fact is we don't know other people the way we know ourselves... we might be there for positive reasons but others might not be... some people are just on vacation.. others are leaving their lives to avoid police and trying to go under the radar.. knowing all those people exist together makes you more aware of being careful with who you interact with at remote campsites or paid ones.

[@sundayknightly6485]

Oh my goodness I am so happy that you were OK. I just read your comment and that sounds terrible. Men who want to force themselves on others are cowards.

[@allyjeffers8258]

Oh my goodness that sounds so terrible. I am so sorry that these things happen to you. I’m reading everybody’s comments and I think that so many of us have all had really terrible things happen. It just goes to show that women and girls have to be very careful.

[@Solosouls06]

Always be safe and if something is off then it is...glad you left. He could have become an issue once it got dark.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

That’s what I was worried about I assumed by his actions toward the end that he was probably really intoxicated. He was yelling loudly and it could be that he didn’t want to have neighbors where it could be that he was having some kind of other issues. either way, I didn’t want to stick around and find out because I value my safety way more than a pretty campsite.

[@sundayknightly6485]

So happy that she showed how even though she’s camped for a really long time that sometimes she even gets a nerved because I think that that’s reality versus trying to pretend like somebody is just fine all the time. It’s OK to realize that there are problems and that you have to react and sharing them with us just makes us realize that maybe we need to be more aware of not only the cities that also the places like this.

[@dross24MA]

@@sundayknightly6485 This was a good reality check for all of us, eh?

[@jacobmacdonald5159]

Looks like a really nice campsite sorry that you had the issue with the guy. Glad that you left instead of having a problem though sometimes it’s just not worth it to deal with people.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

yes super nice but not worth it to stay with the guy acting so strangely.. the more unsettling part of the entire thing was how he stared into my van site... it was just unnerving

[@dross24MA]

@@BunnyPlaysHere Glad the blocked entrance finally opened up and you *could* leave the site!

[@deerhaven3350]

Thank you for posting this because if it saves one person by telling them to keep their head on a swivel it is so worth it.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

That is exactly why i leaned into posting this

[@GypsyRose5273]

I'm a solo female traveler too and you are right to leave if you didn't feel right about what was happening around you. You are also 100% correct about the cows and them being on open range. All of Arizona is open range and you're right, you don't see them at night until you are right on top of them. Please be safe. Maybe I will see you out on the road and say hello if you're cool with that. I wish you safe and happy travels.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

We always have to trust the gut.. not normally do we encounter these things but when we do safety is more important than anything

[@GypsyRose5273]

@@BunnyPlaysHere absolutely. I don't always have a problem with someone creepin around. Most times I get to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and the wildlife.

[@BlindViews]

Very smart move. Trust your gut. Better save than sorry.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely.. in todays world people are not always with the best of intentions so rather be safe and alive to adventure another day than woke up by a barrage of something crazy happening.... or worse.. not waking up.... might seem over the top for some but anyone who has ever gotten that feeling knows it is worth it just to leave

[@deniseyoung5385]

Any doubt, an error on the side of caution is much more preferable than not trusting your instincts and possibly ending up in a negative situation. Even if it is just eases your anxiety, getting away from whatever you are feeling weird about is a good choice. As a fellow female soloist, I think you made the right decision. People are unpredictable even when they are not acting unusual, so when they are being somewhat erratic, it can be unnerving to say the least. Best to just move on and find something else to enjoy without the stress.

[@okieadventures3785]

As a dad and uncle I talk to my daughter and nieces about being safe around strange guys all the time. We also make it known when we go to school that I am a part of my daughters life and know everything that way no one at school thinks it is okay to talk to my kid inappropriately. I saw a dad recently who has been trying to get a cop fired because he was talking to his underage daughter. Just goes to show that even the guys out here trying to be law abiding aren't always that. Keep your head on a swivel always Bunny.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I think that that is the best thing that you can do being a part of your kiddos lives and a part of your nieces lives by being a person who constantly is trying to push safety. There’s a lot of people out there who are very passive about this and as a result, their kids don’t really know what to do if put in harms way and I think that that is so important.

[@okieadventures3785]

@@BunnyPlaysHere Agreed. I will always be a Papa Bear.

[@CharlesAnsman]

As a dad, I warn my sons about crazy women

[@sundayknightly6485]

How sad is it that some of us women have to change our physical appearance just to appear less inviting to bad men. I know you mentioned that he probably was just having a bad day or drunk, but the fact that you had to even consider that because there are so many women who are assaulted every day. I’m glad that you shared this though because a lot of times we think that the cities are very bad, but in fact, crime happens everywhere against women and a lot of it happens in small towns, so people could be bad no matter where you are. Thank you.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

i agree... sadly so many women have been victim to unwanted attention in public spaces, intimidation by unwanted attention or violence and with all the news about trafficking and other topics we have to always be mindful!

[@sundayknightly6485]

@@BunnyPlaysHere absolutely and I think that the stranger part of that conversation is that so many people post all of these false things that happen or rather don’t happen that our trafficking schemes and they take away from the actual bad stuff that does happen and it makes people think that they don’t really exist. It’s very scary to be a woman sometimes.

[@librarylady831sunshine4]

Go with your gut always

[@stephanif7460]

I'm glad you left and are safe. Always follow your gut feeling. It's always right

[@allyjeffers8258]

I’m so glad that you were safe. I have been in several situations where I’ve been leaving the grocery store or out with my friends and I have had strange man either approach or say something that was kind of scary and as women we have to be careful way more than men do. The view is as fragile, and because of that, they think that it’s OK to be terrible and do horrible things. I would never want to sleep at a place that someone was acting erratic so I don’t blame you for leaving. I think that that was very smart and comes from experience and education.

[@sundayknightly6485]

The same thing has happened to me and everyone of my friends. Unwarranted advances in public spaces, and then the resulting intimidation whenever you do not reciprocate the feelings of whatever the unwarranted advance happens to be. We need to start raising men and boys differently where they don’t think that this kind of behavior is OK because it’s harming women everywhere.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes.. i have had these things happen as well.. i think most women sadly have stories like this so it is more and more important for us to be cautious when we notice things that area out of place or odd

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I am sorry you have also had to deal with these things.. i think most of us have had at least one or two situations like this sadly and it is way to common so it has shaped how i view caution in travel but also when just doing things locally!!

[@Simplelifepreps]

Gramma here. I was so scared for you!! ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR GUT!!!

[@timebot000]

i just cant get over all us off gridders now having, not only a vehicle to live in, but these Phones that allow us to be so dang connected, on so many levels, almost takes the charm out of the whole thing.😂

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I never claim to be off grid...i am a travel vlogger who happens to travel in my van... my goal has and always will be to share adventures and inspire others to get out and live life more fully by seeing things...

[@LyndaVanWinkle]

Good job listening to your gut. Glad it turned out well for you!

[@michellecastaneda4104]

I'm a solo female traveler as well. If I feel uncomfortable about a situation I don't hesitate to get the hell out of there. Don't waste one minute second guessing yourself just go it could be a matter of life or death

[@roaminb3488]

Maybe his plans changed at last minute and he has not decided what he is going to do instead. Good that you followed you gut, regardless. Hope you have a great day, God Bless and keep you safe.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Quite possibly... like i mentioned he could be a great guy but actions sadly these days have to be noticed and regarded because unfortunately and sadly from the early comments already so many women have been a victim to strange behaviors which have resulted in violence or unwanted advances ... so caution is important

[@arlienelson1609]

Trust your intuition. When I feel uncomfortable, I leave. It's a key in staying safe on the road.

[@codythelumberjack4946]

I never realized how many women have stuff like this happened. I started reading your comments and this is messed up.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes, sadly if you speak to women a lot of them have encountered some kind of weird thing where they had a stranger danger moment. Everyone should be aware of their surroundings but especially women. We statistically are targeted and sometimes hunted for being considered weaker and no amount of protection or mindfulness can stop that it is a behavior which sadly is way to common. We have been taught that what we wear, how we walk, what we say and how we exist can be a problem if a man is triggered by that. I think the bigger story is we all should instead (men and women) be taught to be kind and considerate and not push ourselves on one another in any capacity and mind our own business instead of bothering others in an in person way. But sadly that isn't the case

[@codythelumberjack4946]

@@BunnyPlaysHere i’ve had people get really defensive before when I just said hello to them and I always thought that they were just not nice but now I realize I’m a pretty intimidating looking guy so they probably were scared of me even though I’ve always been taught to respect women by my mom and my sisters but outwardly, I probably look like exactly the guy that you’re describing here.

[@creativedesignsources2640]

You might be surprised if you talk to a group of women that are not in your personal circle how many women have encountered or been subjected to things that strike fear while doing simple tasks like going grocery shopping. We can wear clothes that are considered to be modest by standards such as sweatpants, and it doesn’t matter. We can dress like Amish and it doesn’t matter. it isn’t an all men thing unfortunately, it is a some men thing, however, and the other men are not holding those men accountable. Speaking from experience.

[@NYCHFAN]

Welcome to.our world.

[@kathymc234]

I quit wearing dresses in my teens because men act rude and insulting. I love men. But yes, self control in men has been a problem during my lifetime starting in the 60's.

[@billyflood2430]

Situational awareness will beat DEAD every time. I am SO GLAD you listened to your intuition and LEFT. When the vibe is OFF, you need to GO. Stay Safe!

[@kathybegay7963]

I'm from 4 Corners. Angel Peak is a free camping spot. It's about 20 min south of Bloomfield.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Good to know! I will add this to my list. Thank you.

[@rowenaboone7740]

Enjoy the videos. ..yes. safety. These. Days. Need to stay aware. So sad these days. Good you are so aware. Yes true. It was. Strange. Great job checking in. Just. In case. 😊

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

In today’s climate, you almost have to be more aware of people so sitting sometimes and just paying attention before starting to move into your comfort zone of getting settled in is important.

[@firsttimecaller]

Of course it sounds crazy. Because the situation was crazy, not you. Always good to leave in moments like that.

[@suzycue9278]

And you never know if others have binoculars and can see exactly what you’re doing. Follow your gut as you did.

[@Hunter357mag]

Always listen to your gut, no apologies for keeping yourself safe. I'm a single male and I do the same. If I don't feel comfortable, I'm out. And I don't second guess myself. Props on you for listening to your instincts and moving on.

[@vickilucas4620]

Girl. You had me so invested in this mystery. I did not want you to leave without knowing what's be up to. I was laughing how I could not turn away. Lol

[@andreawheatley5528]

Always follow your intuition

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!!!!

[@MomsTravelTeam]

As a woman - yes - you were smart to leave. This weird stuff has to be shown too.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes!! I have had some men who don't understand why we as women are always on edge with situations and have more awareness so I hope through this they can see how many women agree out lives have to be more mindful and focused on safety

[@Sherlyn333]

As a mom and gma, happy you followed your gut, never feel silly, and stay safe.

[@deebauguess4054]

When you get that feeling you should leave immediately. Decide later if you should.hesitation can cost you please be careful

[@Krisbeairsto]

I am so glad that you had shared this with your subscribers. It is so important as being a single solo traveling female to remain safe! You are teaching me to trust my gut instincts, no matter how silly it may seem at the time. So much better to be safe than sorry.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

absolutely being aware is important .... i have seen far to many people on the road who started out very ill prepared for what they might encounter in way of weather, campsites with weird clearance, safety issues and more... so anything i can share i hope helps ... being on the road is great but not if you are not prepared

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

So glad you listened to your gut. Happy that you are safe.

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

I do trust my feelings and leave if I get creeped out. I also added a bunch of safety features to my tiny van! It definitely helps me feel more secure as I travel.

[@okieadventures3785]

Stay safe out there Bunny.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely I think it’s important to have these kind of conversations, even though they are very uncomfortable because more women need to be aware that we have to be mindful of our surroundings because it could make the difference between our safety and our getting harmed

[@rainbowmom7582]

I’m a brand new subscriber and am I can say is thank you, thank you for getting out! We always need to trust our gut! ❤️

[@arnitacanas5958]

Smart move. Thanks for sharing this. Be safe.

[@rrhopewell]

Glad you follow your gut. We need you. ❤

[@BethBoundVanVentures]

I think you're awesome just for caring enough to pay attention. Stay safe

[@headdown1]

Hi there, I'm a 68 year old male and I have been full timing and boondocking for 7 years. That did seem to be a weird situation, and leaving probably was a good idea. I doubt if it had anything to do with you being female though, because with the hat and the distance and the window glass it was likely impossible to tell that you were not a guy.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I had gotten out when i first arrived and he had seen me... i was clearly wearing bright colored leggings....so i was like well lets confuse him a bit if he did see me.... i wanted to safely assess.... this isn't the norm as you know but when weird things happen being clear of mind is important

[@headdown1]

@@BunnyPlaysHere Oh okay I didn't realize that he had seen you outdoors. I can understand then why you were uncomfortable. Leaving was likely the best option, if for no other reason than peace of mind through the night. My very first time boondocking with my RV after I retired was just outside the ghost town/mine of Bonnie Claire, Nevada. I'm an astrophotographer, and I had just gotten the RV set up and was indoors when a van about 40 years old with all the paint burnt off most of it from the sun went roaring past within 10 feet of the front door with his horn blaring. leaving a big cloud of dust. I was actually a bit confused if it was a drunken enthusiastic greeting by a local, or the opposite from a local. It was a good spot for the dark skies, and it had taken some effort to get there and get set up just in time for the dark sky period of the month. I did not want to pack up and leave. So I didn't. The next morning he was back, and this time he backed his van up to the gate of the fenced ghost town/mine site a few hundred yards away. He then opened the back door of his beat up van and about 6 to 8 dogs that I think were Dobermans went running into the compound. He waited 5 minutes and then called them back and herded them back into the van. He then stood for about 30 seconds staring straight at my RV, and into my telesphoto camera lens where I got a good pic of his face from the dark interior of the RV. After glaring at me he left, and he never came back for the two weeks I was there. I did stay close enough to the RV with my Golden Retriever that we could always get back to it if I saw him approaching in the distance. I have no doubt this guy would have released all his dogs on mine if given the chance, just for entertainment. In the photo I have of his face, he looks really angy and hostile. He was dirty, around 40 years old, and combined with the beat up, paintless van, he really did look like a hostile psycho. After thinking about it for a while, I have a feeling that he might be a local who was hiried by whoever now owns the ghost town/mine site to keep people out of it - and he was trying to scare me away from the area, thinking that the ghost town was the reason I was there. I assume when he released his dogs he was hoping I was trespassing and would get bitten if I was. Just after taking his pic I did post it on my Facbook page and explained that this is who the cops should be looking for if anything happened to me. Fortunately it never went any further, and I had no more trouble with him. So that was my introduction to boondocking. :) Fortunately that was also my only spooky incident in 7 years so far.

[@deeann424]

There are some really freaked up people in the world. Good idea to leave. Be happy for good people being around.

[@dlew2312]

Bunny, I'm so glad you posted this video. I think we all need to see the rare times when something is off and your gut is telling you that. It's putting you in the fight or flight mode. Always flee rather that put yourself in a dangerous situation. Thank you for posting this video. It's a great reminder for all of us to be aware of our surroundings! Im glad you left that site. Stay safe!! ❤🚙🏞

[@mcimon91]

I would have left alot sooner, especially after he blocked the entrance and stared you down. I would have called the police at that point. But that's me, I'm a chicken! Glad you got out of there safely and that he didn't follow you. 👍

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I was trying to figure out at first if he was going to the top of the hill to get service, service is not always great in these more remote areas so at first i was like hmmmm maybe it is innocent and i am reading to much into it... but then when he went back and was acting more strange i got out of there

[@lisaybarra1475]

Always follow your first instincts!

[@silviatruet2521]

So glad that you left. It is not worth it to find out if he was a bad guy or a good guy.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

i agree.... could have been innocent enough but not trying to find out

[@bebopandbecca3096]

When in doubt, get out.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

yes yes and yes

[@Brynn720]

Stay safe Bunny

[@bonriver9420]

I agree that was a big Red Flag when that guy blocked the exit. So glad that you trusted your gut feeling. A good book on this subject is "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker.

[@bjschooler11]

Move on girl! Stay safe!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!

[@sheilacaine]

Yes better to be safe than sorry Bunny. ❤

[@TheCatD]

Yep ALWAYS listen to your God given gut instinct! Never doubt it and never feel silly.

[@Froggy2772]

You have to trust your gut girl. If things don’t feel right you are best to leave. You did the right thing by leaving, irrational behaviour is unpredictable and for your piece of mind better off to just leave!!!

[@sandracarpenter144]

Best to be safe rather than sorry. I’m glad your gut was aware and you got the heck out of there.

[@lindaalaniz7129]

Go with your gut feeling always.

[@victoriam622]

Always trust your instinct. It's never wrong.

[@ChrisJankowski]

Always trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable and feel you should leave.... leave. Just listen to what your body is telling you and leave.

[@wextremeart4399]

you're trying to convince yourself of something, if you don't feel comfortable leave, don't convince yourself that you're crazy, don't convince yourself of nothing if you feel something leave. There's nothing wrong with leaving, but don't convince yourself with something. When you feel a certain way, don't talk yourself out of what you feel, feel it Process it And move away, process, it, move away, leave. I would be ignoring it so i been doing this year but its OK thank u for sharing people neee to see it raw man thank u for sharing

[@janicerose1676]

Always trust your gut feeling!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely we can never be so comfortable that we don't trust the signs of possible issues

[@lupamoon6625]

💯 right to leave,don’t leave things to chance always go with your intuition ❤️

[@akhamp1943]

Too bad you don't have some binoculars + can see the model of truck and or license #. Good you leave ..buut now you are driving what looks like a bad storm ahead !🤔 Be safe.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I do have some binoculars, but even with that I wouldn’t have been able to see because he was parked on kind of an angle so his plate was in the opposite direction. This was definitely something that Riley and I discussed because she’s my safety buddy so I sent her a few pictures, just for the sake of being careful before I left out just in case

[@scottgirard3483]

Always trust your gut. It never lies !!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

absolutely!!!

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Seems like the kind of thing my dad used to do when he was super drunk. Just wander around aimlessly, doing random things. He wasn't a violent man towards anyone except us. Maybe your guy was airing out the RV if he left something that should have been cleaned out. But in your case, you don't want to wait around he works up the nerve to do God knows what. Plus drunks aren't any fun unless you're drunk with them. 🤣🤣

[@dross24MA]

Yes, be wary but don't let it stop you enjoying a safe journey. If it feels wrong Then move along. This is a "must see" video for beginning vanlifers & RVlifers, for sure. The comment section is extraordinary, filled with warning, lessons and, believe it or not, confidence builders!

[@najruqwi7008]

You are not weird. If your bunny sences are tingling put it in gear and drive off. Better to be safe than sorry 🙏 🙏 🙏. I heard the flashing lights can be illegal or drug smugglers comminicating. Just saying be careful bunny 🙏for your safety 🙏

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I always try to make sure that before I get out and get comfortable I really survey the area most the time I do this in a way that most would not be alarmed by me even being there because I do it all from the front seat. However, after I get out of the campsite, I walk around to make sure there’s nothing harmful there That they haven’t been a poacher in the area because that has happened and then I also make sure that it doesn’t look as though I am in an area that if it rains, I will get flooded. These are all strange things that I have built into my routine that normally I don’t talk about because I don’t want people to think that this should be their checklist because it might not apply to how they personally travel, but from this point, I was clearly able to see that Something was not OK with this guy whether it was just again that he was drunk or if it was something different either way I’m happy that I left

[@najruqwi7008]

@@BunnyPlaysHere I am happy you left also. 🙏Safe journey 🙏 bunny

[@fdm2155]

100%

[@dashjunkie]

just started watching you when found this video! first thing i was scared for you! always believe in your gut instinct! if you feel that something strange is happening- you’re most likely right! i’m impressed that you stayed strong & made reasonable decision to leave! thx for sharing your experience- inspired me to kno if i follow thru with my dream of traveling- that i, too, can deal with anything as long as i stay calm!

[@sisken12]

Trust your gut.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

always... we are given our instincts for a reason...

[@allyjeffers8258]

Yes!!

[@libbygardner3021]

You stayed longer than I would! I feel much safer in most situations because I have a large, very watchful dog. As I have short hair and almost always wear hats (and sometimes get misgendered), I don’t necessarily look like a disabled senior woman, but I pay attention to my gut, and my dog’s, and will leave quickly if needed.

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I wanted to get a feel of the situation and if it was something like someone coming to claim an RV that was not theirs i would want to report it to be helpful.. however I always also look at the options for escape

[@catcauldron217]

I’m glad you left. Stay safe sweetie 😘 I really appreciate you sharing this.

[@thereseshine7506]

A lot of RVs are stolen these days. It sounds like he was planning on stealing it, but you were there witnessing it?

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

I thought that would be a possibility because I had seen a bunch of the news about that as well. It didn’t look like it had been abandoned and in a bad type of way this was a free campsite so I thought well maybe people are just away, but the more that I continued to put the logic together, it did look as though he owned the RV by the fact that he could immediately get into it without really having to do too much, it was still very odd and didn’t wanna be part of it no matter what

[@joleighva]

@@BunnyPlaysHere Even if he was stealing it, it’s not up to you to figure out. Your job is to protect you, not other people’s property you don’t know. You have to do what’s best for you, and you did!

[@dorisweems1510]

Bunny, l'm so glad that you are safe, I do worry about you and all of the single women out there traveling in their vans and rv's. Please be careful.

[@librarylady831sunshine4]

You were smart to be careful

[@victoriabaker4400]

I'm glad you posted this, it's a very good learning opportunity, especially for solo females on the road. To me, the fact that the truck parked next to the RV and got out and then went and parked elsewhere but didn't leave-- that was already enough information that the person was up to no good. To save agony in the future, any time someone pulls into one place, fiddles with an RV, and then goes and parks somewhere else but doesn't leave (or any variation on that)? That's by definition already suspicious behavior that shouldn't require any further consideration about whether they are acting weird or not. Someone acting that way is liable to blow up at a woman nearby just to let off steam, and they are definitionally already up to no good. [I would differentiate this behavior from someone who pulled into a vacant campsite and then drove to a different campsite, but that's manifestly different behavior.] Back in my frequent travel days, twice I had it happen where I was sleeping in a rest stop AT NIGHT and had some guy approach my vehicle, but at that time I traveled with a dog who started barking long before I was in danger and the guy ran away. By the time I got my head up above the covers that's all I saw, was the back of the guy. But from that I learned that if a solo woman pulls into a rest stop at night, gets out and uses the facilities, and then parks to sleep there, there is a chance that someone has observed and may attempt something. I don't do that anymore. If it's nighttime and I pull over to sleep, I don't get out of the vehicle, I do my business in the vehicle and wait till morning OR such time as I'm ready to drive again. Anyway, just adding another caution to this one. Wishing you safety and peace.

[@cindysmith6612]

ALWAYS TRUST YOU'RE GUT! YOU DID THE RIGHT THING! Don't worry I think a nervous Nelly is a good thing😂❤

[@OutdoorsybyNature]

Better safe than sorry. If the vibe seems off, you did the right thing. It's sad that solo women travelers have to stay this vigilant but there's a legit reason for that. 💚

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Yes we certainly do... women often carry the burden of having to be much more aware than men in these instance.. which is so sad

[@shirleyfrederickson4794]

Good to trust your instincts always 😊

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

i agree.. especially as women we need to be aware of surroundings and not risk it

[@GwenDeeful]

I am happy you listened to your gut and just moved on. I think that was a wise move. Sorry it was a creepy situation so happy you are safe.

[@christine3870]

I would of left also ! Stay safe !

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Certainly did!!!

[@catherinegay1404]

Always better to be safe than sorry! ❤ Glad you got out of there!

[@sadiembeagle]

I say always trust your gut!! Better safe than sorry ❤

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!! I think there are situations where it is okay to be in the moment and stay after analyzing but also in this case after going through the observance i realized it is better to leave

[@terispencer2466]

My best guess is he backed up to the trailer, had the wrong size ball so couldn’t connect. Stood around to think of another option. Then went inside of it to see if they left their ball. He probably trying to take it. That’s just my opinion. Seen it before.

[@araina5896]

I've learned to always go with my gut!!!

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

It’s the best practice for sure!!

[@amyh1045]

Trusting your gut is well worth it!

[@Barbaras.beauty19]

I would get out of there quickly

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

Absolutely!

[@raveninavaniam9438]

I'm sorry you went through this, I wish I could have been near, I would have pulled up by you ! This situation isn't sitting well with me either.

[@thomascordova2030]

You will have angels watching over you!! You have a good spirit and a good vibe! I like your videos!! I like your style!

[@HannaloreJohnson]

Yup, listen to your gut feelings!! That's how I am too!! ❤