What you should know about Stealth Camping [prevent the knock]

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[@allyncollins359]

I would 100% be a van lifer if it wasn't for having to find a sleeping spot every night. There is something about that stress that I wouldn't enjoy especially as a senior. I did live in a small travel trailer (120 sq ft) for about ten years, but it was parked in a secure yard. I built my tiny house (384 sq ft) about five years ago and although I have outside maintenance to do, at least I'm planted in one spot. Kudos to you, Amber!

[@laurasmith7976]

It's so hard trying to find a sleeping spot when you're in a van.🚐 I tried sleeping in it, but the police always knock on the people's windows to wake them up, because they're jerks, and they start rumbling through your stuff and some of the stores call the police and the people snoop around you while you're sleeping.🚐 They try to bother you, so it's awful being invaded upon. There's just no insulation. You need so much electricity all the time. It's freezing in the winter, it's too hot in the summer. It's just about being homeless.

[@randylls5341]

It gets easier.

[@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489]

Love your comment.

[@richardbonfiglio1765]

After awhile all those towns look alike. You're smart thinking for yourself.

[@jakejennings5152]

Park at Walmart! Best spot in any town really.

[@jeffo1108]

If you need a safe spot for the night, find a local fire station. The vast majority would have no problem with a van for a night. They would probably even let you top off your water tank if you need it. Sure, you can't dump but you take what you can get sometimes.

[@chadfaulkner3600]

The only laws that are absolute are the laws of physics. Everything else is an choice. Elon Musk

[@TheBigExclusive]

I like how you acknowledge that stealth camping doesn't mean being invisible. That it really means being inconspicuous and trying to not draw unnecessary attention to your van. There are SO Many other VanLife KZbinrs who think they are so slick with their stealth setup and that no one will notice them. I just chuckle at that. Speaking as a non-van life person who stays in a house, yes we notice when there are vans or RVs parked nearby. Of COURSE we notice. It's a big van! But if you keep to yourself, keep the area clean around the van, don't make loud obvious noises, and not stay in the same spot all the time, then we generally won't say anything. It's basically an unspoken "gentleman's agreement". You (VanLife person) be respectful, and we'll turn a blindeye to your Van being parked there for a short while. It's great that you are aware of the unspoken rules. And you acknowledge that no Van is truly invisible or stealthy. It's about being respectful and acknowledging that no Van setup is ever invisible. It's about not drawing unnecessary attention, and moving when you don't feel safe or secure.

[@annieoakley5075]

I am glad you talked about how a solo female needs to be careful while finding a place for the night. Your tip about walking Lily before you move the van to a stealth spot was a good one. I think you are very wise to do that. Happy travels 👋

[@Azeminad]

If you’re a solo female out there without a gun you’re just waiting to be a victim. Don’t be a victim.

[@ChristianSchaffer]

That sunset was gorgeous! and yeah, can’t imagine life without gasbuddy ha

[@storychasing]

It's a must right? Thanks for the comment and watching! You're very talented yourself.

[@marit4660]

Happy Thanksgiving, Amber and Ms. Lily 💗🍁🍂!! The sunsets there look so sublime. Enjoy the weekend!

[@storychasing]

Thank you! You too!

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

I did have someone come bug me once, but after I said hello with my desert eagle all I heard after that was "I'm sorry" about 15 times in a row. Never got bugged again. Generally speaking people are respectful of others. But it's good to be prepared for the ones who aren't.

[@thomaspuma434]

Love Gas Buddy and the fact that I can plan my trip to find the lowest piece on my trip

[@storychasing]

It’s very helpful especially when gas prices are so high.

[@thomaspuma434]

@@storychasing I am heading to Yuma December 8 2021

[@karreevaughan4674]

OMG Amber I've been behind in watching my videos, so I just saw this today. I know exactly where you were. I spent the winters of 2018 and 2019 in that exact area. Wow that brought back such good memories, I spent nights on the side street across from that Park and spent my days down at the DP Marina or in one of the Beach Parks between Laguna and SC. The first winter I made so many local friends, I joined a Ukulele group and a Jazzercise group and also showered at Planet Fitness up the hill. After about three months I eventually did get a ticket for parking on the street, but I did not want to leave so I placed an ad for parking space from 10 at night until 6 a.m. in someone's driveway and that's how I met my good friend Leslie. Right before lockdown I spent time in Anza-Borrego outside of Borrego Springs and later in Lake Havasu. This year I have stayed in place up in the Pacific Northwest on the Oregon coast due to Covid. My Lily and I love watching your travels, thank you so much for this video.

[@marieb8502]

Good morning Amber and Lily! I watch you on my big screen, however, every once in a while I have to make a comment. Please continue making videos like this bc Chichi and I enjoy seeing what your life is like inside your van especially your morning and night routine. Your gray hair is attractive, your meals are fantastic. I'm sipping on my tea while watching you and now I'm hungry. I think I started watching you around 6am Michigan time. When my home health aide comes she watches you with me. I've also introduced her to Where's Tiffany. Have a fantastic day!

[@kerryloper6142]

I don't know what it was about this video, but it was great. There is always room for something beautiful that makes you happy!! Safe travels Amber. ☮️💗

[@storychasing]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandrap3047]

How can you make a breakfast sandwich look so darn good? lol I love the red coffee pot, cup & saucer! Red is my favorite color! Southern California looks beautiful! I’ve been there a few times. Was that Dave & Kirby on the paddle board? Kirby is so cute when he’s all excited to see you! Hope you & sweet Lily are having a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hugs to you both! ❤️

[@storychasing]

Sandra P 😊 lmao! Thank you! awww...red. Mine too. No that was just some random person but I loved that the dog was just looking around on the paddle board. So cute. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

[@sandrap3047]

Story Chasing may have to go buy some English muffins since I’m now craving a breakfast sandwich! I always crave what I see you KZbinrs make! Well except for Tiffany’s turkey necks. 😆

[@hellohogo]

I want to Stealth camp on my motorcycle, but then I realized that’s just being homeless 😩

[@danagavin5163]

Amber I have been watching your Channel to close to 3 years and this video was superb. Please more like this in the future. The day to day living is what I like best. I currently live in 90 Square ft, in a Tab 400, in my daughter's driveway. This summer I plan to start my traveling journey. Again loved this video. Great job. PS I am a 61 widow and 3 months ago started eating carnivore. Have lost 30 lbs and took control of my sugar addiction. Glad to see Noom is working for you. God Bless you dear.

[@storychasing]

Thank you! Will do! Very sweet comments Dana! Take care and best of luck in your journey!

[@annekagoodman9081]

The sunset shots were AMAZING!!! Thank you for explaining STEALTH CAMPING.

[@storychasing]

Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome!

[@Pam-R290]

Hi Robin. Really enjoyed your video. I’ve lived almost 4 years on the road so far. I found it interesting to see how another van lifers “does it”. Anyway, I noticed you had a toaster oven. I’ve thought about getting one. Did you find a certain kind under 1000w or do you have a bigger inverter?

[@akhamp1943]

Beautiful views there! My question is if you are traveling and just how do you know where ok is in a town or city if you don't know the area? And you don't really feel like driving on or don't care to drive at night? You make it seem simple.....can't be all the time it would seem . Some say they park in hotel parking lots..usually you need a tag on your windshield or their may be security checking at night I have seen where more Walmarts and cracker barrel's are becoming unlimited too. If you were.to park on the street as you said...you are more likely you could get hit for one and 2nd.....if in a nicer area and neighbor notices unusual vehicle parked they will call the law to check it out....seems that would be very likely. So must be something more to it ....no? Maybe cause you and others have been van dwelling so long and visited same states or places that helps. Maybe not ....but to me I think it would. Not sure. Oh I see you parked next to a park not in a neighborhood on a street. 😊. Have great evening......be safe.

[@henrietta9206]

hey Amber, love the shares!! I wanted to add some inputs when you mentioned "calling the police" so...im not inclined to be tattletale..honestly! but I volunteered (at one point) ..with Prisons Ministry and heard stories TOO MANY TIMES that before anyone does a "Breaking and Entering" they will *_watch, watch, watch.... watch, and watch_* ...and keep watching/finding out about the area, WHICH is why, when I see vehicles parked around where we live, that are 'not regular' or belonging to those in the communities ...thats where the phone call drops....and not because my neighbors nor I liked chatting up cops just... when we start seeing vehicles that are novel to the area thats where our senses kick in.... also this area being occupied by a few elderlies we tend to want to "act first" and dont "regret later" It's a shame you guys are genuine good folks! but opportunists/criminals do the "lets blend in, hang around and watch" thing and having no way to distinguish ..the calls get dropped on everyone..

[@hannahwebb4846]

As a female, I feel like the only way a woman can be safe van stealthing is to have a toilet and shower in her van so she doesn't have to stop at gas stations or truck stops where she is most likely to be attacked. Unfortunately, we ARE vulnerable to lower life male types who think we are an object for their "desires."

[@Koolala75]

Covering the front windows is definitely NOT stealth.

[@louisguthrie7286]

Great video Amber. New shoe setup is a real space saver. So many great ideas. Thanks again. Stay Beautiful and safe travels.

[@margaretgillette1600]

Love your videos and California looks great. Happy Thanksgiving

[@storychasing]

Margaret Gillette 😊 awww you're very kind. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving as well.

[@grgmck77]

How do these people make money or work to get into this lifestyle?

[@the_mum]

I see you using ear phones for the tv etc to be more stealth, and I have a question regarding your roof top fan (fantastic fan?) Are you able to use that at night or would it alert people to the fact that someone is sleeping in their van (home) . I would imagine you would need the air circulation of the fan to be comfortable. I also wonder why so many of the sprinter and dodge vanlifers vans are white...is it because the white would make people think it is a business van and not a home...or is it simply that most of those vans come primarily in white precisely because they are business vans?

[@ifly64s]

Most of those vans are "Fleet Vehicles" which are purchased by businesses. White tends to be the color of choice.

[@lorij1072]

Nice video Amber. There’s something very appealing to stealth camping and enjoying the quietness and calmness of it. Your red coffee cup is beautiful, a perfect way to start the day. ❤️

[@storychasing]

Couldn't agree more! There's something special about it.

[@lorij1072]

@@storychasing ❤️😊

[@bypinkerton892]

I agree with Lilly... Being cozy in Bed is my Favorite place too.... Loves to Lilly & Thanks for another good Video...

[@storychasing]

Any time!

[@freebird8135]

Can’t you tell us where you stealth camped, which beach is this?

[@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489]

Hi so beautiful how are u looking wonderful. Take cake and God bless you and Lilly.

[@storychasing]

Thanks so much

[@glendasellers9189]

I would like to know your preparations for noon docking, for hookup camping, and stealth camping. I know you touched on it with this video. Do you have tanks you dump? Do you buy groceries each week or every few days? Can you talk more about your diet and weight loss goals? Are you trying to lose weight or get healthy?

[@bostonterriermomakasandy9722]

Southern California, sweet Lilly & Kirby❤️❤️ Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@leongroves5840]

Hello, I hope all is well with you.. I just want to say, I saw one of your videos for the very first time, and WOW!! I really enjoyed it. But most of all I enjoyed watching you. I think you are so very CUTE. I ABSOLUTELY love your your energy and your bubbly personality. Have a great rest of the New Year and please stay safe dear..

[@luistrevino3505]

I do have a question, which may not be important? But I need to know where did you buy the coffee pot you used the morning after, at 18:45? I've seen that same pot being used and in different colors as well but they were "camping" videos! And those campers were in Korea! And If you answer "Amazon?!" Then I'm s.o.l. but just out of curiosity? Would I be able to find it at a "camping" store?

[@craigmccall7450]

Ha! If you had a crack habit, expired registration, and an obvious busted up RV, you wouldn't have ANY problems.

[@Noname-cn4ly]

So I walk the dog, put the back window covers up, eat & do my dishes ….ALL BEFORE I go to my night parking spot. Much easier and less chance of getting that dreaded knock……

[@jbernard52]

Amber, I enjoy your videos. I’m wondering about when you cook about the odor lingering in the van? Also can it be smelled from the outside of your van when doing your stealth camping? You mention being concerned with people seeing in/knowing you’re alone or inside. Just curious, not being critical. Thnx!

[@martinmoore7920]

I was a vanner for a while but it is no way to live your life.....what they are not telling you is ....the reality....if ANYTHING happens to the engine you are fcuked and it could happen anywhere and you are stuck

[@echang1572]

Sold 1/3 of stuff ( furniture, wall pictures…etc), 1/3 donated already, try to sale rest of stuff by August, if not I am going to put in the storage…..🙂

[@richardstromboli8485]

Morning, I see that u have 93 thousand views on this video alone, so thats a lot of people ur influencing. 1st - first most cities have a no sleeping in ur vehicle ordinance on a city street. Thats why ur stealth. 2nd - Window shades in the driving area are not stealth. U shouldn't have anything in the driving area that would give away that ur in the vehicle. The best thing is a black out curtain that closes off the living area. 3rd - All necessary thing should be done at ur hang out spot, that includes cooking. The place ur going to be sleeping at is just for sleeping. Cool that u leave when u get up and immediately go to where ur going to hang out and then do ur business. 4th - I see all kinds of KZbin people giving advice to "van dwellers" on where to stealth camp. There always suggesting like motels, hospitals, shopping centers, churches, and auto repair shops. Anytime u drive onto these properties ur there to do business, other wise ur trespassing 5 - You have a very nice rig but its not stealth, especially with a bike on the back. Only the folks that have some kind of a commercial looking vehicle , like I do, can hid in plain sight. I have been on the road off and on since the mid '70s, and am currently out roaming the west coast. Peace

[@renskedollekamp6392]

I wish in Europe we could pay 5 bucks a gallon 😆 here in the Netherlands is about 2,15 euro a liter atm so thats about 8,5 dollars a gallon I think. Only plus is that stuff is closer so most people don't have to travel much

[@dani_mack]

That sandwich looks SO GOOD! I'm copying! 😃

[@storychasing]

It's so good!

[@tamonettX500]

Just that make and model van screams stealth camper nowadays. Everyone knows about these vans and stealth camping, even if you hide your solar panels, etc. I would expect a knock before my head hit the pillow lol I would be afraid to walk the dog alone in the dark like that, but maybe you're in a really safe area. I think I would also be afraid to wear earbuds, I would want to hear if anyone was around the van. Your meals look soooo good! This is a great vid. You're genuine and sweet. Congrats on the steps :)

[@sharonthetrucker2297]

I feel bad for yall...I am a trucker and tried to stealth in my truck only last night..asked burger King if I could stay the night since I had no trailer attached...I was told yes..except..they couldn't guarantee a knock after 3 a.m... fortunately, no one bothered me but it still hard to completely rest not knowing for sure...

[@PA28-181]

Enjoying your viewpoints on van life. How’s the reliability of your Van and gas mileage? Thank you

[@erincollins8677]

So, to get a shower, you need to pay for a workout at Planet Fitness? That actually might work for me because I'm a guy, and kind of lazy, and what lazy guy wants to shower or workout more than once or twice a week anyway. Lol.

[@Chefsantatravels]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🌻✌💖💪👨‍🍳🎅🚌👍

[@cherin6703]

So you pre-heat your water before making moka coffee? We just put tap water in the bottom, fill the filter with coffee, then screw on the top and heat. We don't do the extra step of heating the water first. It comes out great. This is my first time watching your channel and this is what I notice! LOL

[@user9b2]

A few rotten apple spoils it for everyone. A unknown truck parked overnight at our back parking, in the morning it dumped its black tank in the middle of our parking before taking off. So now, we do not let any unknown truck park here. Be careful and get permission.

[@denisesims7574]

Amber thank you for the video. I see your Berkey in the background. How do you keep the two sections from moving when you travel?

[@DanielAmor-ci5hg]

You had me until you said the beauty of socal 😂😂😂 I nearly choked laughing. Claiming anything in California is beautiful is like claiming hell is nice this time a year. No thanks.

[@chadfaulkner3600]

You can park at any truck stop. If you go into the truck stop in the area with the maps n such. You'll see a little booked called " the truckstop guide book" its about $5. It will tell you the location of every truckstop in the country and what services they offer.

[@johnreber4136]

Thank you for the great video! I'm planning on converting a van and hitting the road in the next few months. Thanks again. See you out there!

[@rickymartin06]

i loved stealth camping in socal i stayed in la jolla shores SD for weeks, cool vid!

[@storychasing]

Very cool! La Jolla is amazing!

[@moonmilkman5157]

Liked and subscribed. Seeing Sean’s set up was refreshing and inspiring. I’ve had my van for a little over a year now and the plan was to build it out and live in it full time after a few months. I think that first step is the hardest. I’ve been sleeping in my van, IN the DRIVEWAY !? , where I live and I’ve been getting the best sleep. Anyhow the build is coming along slowly and seeing Sean get out there and doing it is really good to see. And thank you for posting.

[@storychasing]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for your support and subscribing. Best of luck to you and your journey.

[@kathleenporter2235]

If anything happens to my husband. I would love to do van life by myself with a cat or dog by my side❤️

[@nooksandcrannies9871]

Beautiful working spots! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃. I hope you had a good day. Hi Lily!

[@tamirule4216]

Has anyone tried to steal your bike off the back of your van, that’s what I would be worried about?

[@tammiemeadows5278]

I love my coffee and use a coffee press but the grounds issue is a mess. How do you deal with them in the van? Thanks for sharing about how to park and all the great views.

[@storychasing]

Good question! I carry a coffee can with me and throw the grounds in there so it doesn't stink up the place. There's nothing worse, except maybe banana peel, that smells up the place so badly.

[@keithfoulks2657]

Great topic. Maybe it's talked about a lot, bit some how you nailed it. Fitness, foot, shower spot, water refill and safe over night and move by 7:30am rule

[@storychasing]

Well said!

[@darcyks]

Gorgeous area! Can you share general area where you were in So CA? I don’t think I’ll be able to spend Jan-Mar all in the desert so I’m looking for So CA suggestions - thanks! I’m waiting for my passport renewal (takes forever now) so I can’t go to Baja yet. Congrats ~ glad you’ve found a fitness program that works for you. A special morning coffee is a well deserved pleasure!!! Safe travels!

[@zbobib]

The thing you beat the cream up with is that a battery operated in the Amazon product, you're expresso

[@annazrelli4954]

Really useful information. Thank you so much Amber and Lily 🥰

[@storychasing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chunkybutterfly]

Thank you so much for the great video! I noticed you using a new coffee maker. May I ask where you got that?

[@storychasing]

Chunkybutterfly 😊 I did! It's amazing. Makes espressos for just espresso shots or lattes really well. Here's a link: amzn.to/3CTVh9E

[@carolann2113]

You seem to love So. California! Maybe get a home there and stay there as a home base. Happy travels and many blessings to you always.

[@zo1dberg]

I guess "free candy" scribbled on the side of the van is out of the question?

[@jerroddooley374]

I wouldn't care if it was legal or not. It's my life and I'll live however I damn well choose.

[@kimlashombe]

Hmmm... I need to check out Noom. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@storychasing]

Kim Lashombe 😊 I'm very hesitant to recommend anything to do with weight loss because of my disorder, but this is a game changer. It's so easy and the education that comes with it to teach us more about our triggers and ways to overcome completely resonates with me. No meal plan either. You pick your own foods. I've lost 17.5 lbs now. Please let me know if you do sign up and how you're doing. I'm so interested.

[@sjackson99]

Watch for deceptive billing. They charge you for things you might not want. I don't think they care because there are 1000's of complaints with the BBB over the past several years.

[@Noname-cn4ly]

7000 steps?? I’m 70 years old and I do a minimum of 12000 a day (when I’m not on the road)

[@12Gaile]

Great video. I always wonder about when you urban camp with Lily. She seems to sleep when you do. Is she ever aware of people or animals outside? Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Hope you had a good day. Take care ❤️🐕❤️

[@storychasing]

12Gaile Thank you very much! 😊🙏 She sleeps a lot during the day, but does go to bed when I do and sleeps through the night. I guess I got lucky with her and yup shes a great guard dog. Alerts me to anything outside.

[@SnafuAlCanadianNomadLife]

Vodka and grapefruit juice... I've always called it a greyhound. Maybe that's just Canadian LOL... With orange juice it's a screwdriver! Haha 😆

[@kimbercafe11]

You are correct, it's a greyhound❤

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Hope you had a lovely thanksgiving Amber. Your meals always look yummy. Imho you can’t beat being near a beach.

[@Vanpaths]

I have a question as we have a promaster as well... where did you get those window covers?

[@Fayanora]

I wonder if it'd be possible to have an electric van converted like this. Have a set of two solar panels on one side of the roof for the vehicle itself, and a second pair on the other side of the roof to run the stuff in the back?

[@alohatvn]

The video 💘 😻 📹 was fun to watch. Don't plan on living in a van but love ❤ 💕 your van and watching how you live life on the road. Shared the video 📹 👌.

[@robertbrouillette6767]

Where do you get all the support a van or RV needs. Water, sewage, supplies,

[@aliceinchainz3003]

its somthing about those doge promasters that i like dunno what it is i mean the transit has that tall roof the spinter has that tall roof and that diesel engine but i always find my self going back to the promaster all the time

[@carlmueggenburg5201]

,hi my name is Carl mueggenburg and I'm from Wisconsin

[@jeffwilsonpdx]

What do you do about mail and package delivery?

[@stacyschneider7316]

Thank you for sharing I really appreciate it. Happy thanksgiving

[@denise907adventures6]

Happy Thanksgiving Amber & Lilly! OMG- I love the little red coffee pot and saucer. Adding those warm homey touches can make your environment feel more familiar…

[@storychasing]

Thank you! You too!

[@claybornlewis276]

I would buy a school bus and turn it into my home but the way fuel cost goes up and down nowadays it's just not worth it

[@littlebird2037]

No one ever seems to talk about air flow. Do you rely on fans to pull fresh air in and pull old air out when all your windows are up?

[@milestogo1636]

Happy Thanksgiving! Your hair is really growing out, looking good too. Southern California looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing again.

[@storychasing]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@johnlucier5654]

1. Thats not what I call stealth camping, its obviously an RV and any place you park it residents know someones living in it so youre going to get ****ed with. Leading to... 2. Is stealth camping legal? Depends on the jurisdiction but probably not. In San Diego there is a code against vehicle habitation. That means RVs, vans, cars, anything on wheels. However its not often enforced on its own if youre not a problem. Additionally the whole city has a ban on RVs, buses trailers oversize vehicles on any street between 2-4 am. This is where your big van (really an RV) is going to have problems that my honda odyssey minivan does not. Citizens are pissed off that they pay big money to live at the beach but RVs park on their streets so they call the law and police are now enforcing these laws with vigor. (Especially since local media ripped the mayor for not cracking down on it) The parking lots in mission bay park didnt used to get much enforcement (theyre closed to all vehicles from 2-4am) but due to the increase in visitors from out of town are now policing the lots and writing tickets, and moreover, have service officers hitting the lots at all hours and targeting RVs for vehicle habitation violations. They drive right past my minivan and hit the RVs, oldest and ugliest first. So in a nutshell, its always been illegal in this city but rarely enforced. Now because everyone heard about our great weather and came here to live in RVs, theyre putting the hammer down. You can still get away with it in a minivan, SUV, etc, if it doesnt look lived in. If youre in a camper or RV you aint gettin away with it for long, not in the parking lots or on the street.

[@storychasing]

john lucier 😊 good luck in your stealth camping and journey.

[@Milesco]

So what beachside city were you staying in, if you're at liberty to say?

[@marybeechfield]

Would this lifestyle work in Ireland.?

[@sanjuancapo2862]

South Orange County, CA is luxury, beach stealth camping overlooking 10 million dollar homes. (Not urban)

[@storychasing]

San Juan Capo 😊 "Urban" by definition is a town or a city so while it may be by the beach near luxury homes, it's a city and much different than parking out on BLM or National Forest land which is what I typically would do. I want to show what stealth camping is like when you're not able to just drive up to some land and hang out there. Hope that makes sense.

[@sanjuancapo2862]

@@storychasing Thanks for responding Amber. I do love your videos and have been watching since your class C RV days. Also, I do understand beach camping on the Pacific coast is different than desert, mountain or BLM National Forest camping. With that being said, I looked up the dictionary word "urban" and after reading it a few more times, I do not think it applies to the locations in this video. (Urban music is also listed in the dictionary) Possibly, locations near the San Diego bridge or near Venice Beach in Los Angeles come to mind. Nonetheless, I loved the stealth camping tips in the video. Great work and keep it up!

[@tamirule4216]

I’m loving the gas buddy app🎉

[@sharonsteele8915]

Thank you Amber for the tips.. your food always looks delicious.. does this stealth camping include class c RV? I'm looking for a class c between 19-25 ft. Want to park it close to my job for the time being so trying to learn everything possible before hand.. thx for another great video 💗🙏🤗

[@storychasing]

Sharon Steele 😊 I can include any RV, just know that it will be harder in anything larger than a car or van because of the "width" and sometimes "length" of the RV. You don't want to get hit on the street and you're a little less inconspicuous with such larger RVs.

[@sharonrae7856]

Thanks for the great quote Sean! I LOVE Your attitude towards life!

[@kat81995]

I am so happy that you are feeling better with Noom! You are awesome! I also like the shoe storage hack! It gave me an idea for shoe storage in my truck camper. Enjoy life and love yourself and Lily!!!

[@storychasing]

Yes! Thank you!

[@bsavi62]

10 minutes in ... and you haven't talked about where to park. You are in a beach parking lot with other van lifers around. Soooo you can overnight park there??? for free??? You are not saying that!!!

[@storychasing]

Brigitte Saviskas 😊 This is also a travel vlog so I do get to it if you keep watching and on that note, thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy it.

[@corywebb5537]

Yes, unfortunately being homeless is apparently illegal LOL but fuck that, sleep where you want

[@storychasing]

cory webb

[@User999xxxxxxx]

I can’t build anything to save my life

[@gordonlaffer99]

You pay $4 a gallon I pay $1.75 per litre for fuel

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Very informative video Amber. Looked like a really nice area to camp. Those Moko Pots are great. Great quality coffee is essential. What hoses do you use for your tanks? Also did you have to add an elbow and regulator? Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving

[@chuckkline2970]

I forgot how screwie many of the people in CA are.

[@karencharny1497]

Your not alone you have Lilly..and lots of friends and most of all the internet

[@avasquez3413]

And I don't know why I'm whispering? BAHAHAHA! thank you for the video :)

[@storychasing]

You're welcome 😊