Why Did We Come Back To Quartzsite... Again??? Crowded, Noisy, Dusty.

[@motto3854]

Thanks for the videos and the reality of your lifestyle. Lefty reminds me of our dog. We are near Henrietta, NY, so it's cool to follow someone from our area brave enough to completely change lifestyles and thrive. Best to you both!

[@harrydevoe6298]

Small world Martha I've done some repair work on his rig

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Hello NY'er!!!!!!!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Is that you Harry? From Cortese?

[@motto3854]

@@harrydevoe6298 I saw that video & wondered if it was you - very small world.

[@harrydevoe6298]

@@TheCampulanceMan yup it's me

[@jaredskillings9025]

What a guy, always helping people. The world needs more people like you. Good on ya David

[@terrybarrett1675]

I was just thinking that David is a cool guy to help other campers trying to at least figure it out & purchase parts. those waffles do sound good!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@terrybarrett1675 Thank you. I just know that it makes me feel good to help people, especially when it means a lot to them...

[@lorisuhr7326]

That’s so great that you are helping the lady with her electrical.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I enjoy that kind of project and it'll make such an improvement for her... win win :)

[@kennethbrinkerhoff9245]

Pam's RV looks cool inside, it looks like a little cabin. I like it!

[@rowanbowyer6560]

It always makes me happy when I see your community help each other, there are good people around everywhere

[@kcblues2sherwood652]

This is one reason I watch Videos on full timers always helping each other out!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm glad you enjoy watching it - I just know I enjoy doing it :)

[@meatdog]

Such a relaxing video today. You are a true "pass it forward" man for helping to get her rig operating better. Thank you so much for showing us your humanity and kindness Dave. ❤🤗

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you Paula for your comment :)

[@belindasalinas]

I am so glad I found your blog. You exemplify what playing it forward should look like. Thank you for helping Jeff and Pam. You, Sir, are a class act!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you Belinda. It makes me feel good to help folks - they are helping me by letting me help them :)

[@victoriaschmidtline4189]

I love ❤🥰 your helpfulness with Pam's rig. I love Lefty and your relationship. I enjoy your channel so much. Looking forward to your next video.

[@JL-nb3dh]

Thanks for helping out Pam as well as Jeff. It's great forming new connections and extended family on the road. Please tell Pam that her home is beautiful! I love how she's decorated it.

[@doofhund3526]

Omg, if I slept in the positions Lefty does, I wouldn’t be able to walk for a week. You’re a good man helping others, David.

[@mobiltec]

Love that comfy looking dog bed. It inspired me to get one for Sabrina. She's getting up there in years.

[@jeanroeder5534]

I think you found yourself a mission, may your days be blessed

[@zhang2292]

The nomads community is like a small village. The interaction is quite simple and pure.

[@mykirbs2002]

Pam’s rig is nice! Thank you for helping your friends! That is good karma!

[@007who]

So nice to see you helping not surprised but my heart swells.

[@terrieannschmearer]

I often think that a video entirely of Lefty and all the cute poses and talking would be wonderful. Like your outtakes videos only just Lefty being Lefty. He makes me smile and laugh every time I see him. I can understand how he is a joy in your life. :)

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I have so many recordings of him - folders full of them!

[@tagr7269]

Jeff and Dave show..luv it..stay well guys

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Dave, the kindness at you always show to others is to be admired 😊🙏🙏👍

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for that...

[@ta392srtchallenger5]

Dave you are truly an outstanding man. Keep doing what you are doing and we will continue to support your channel. Sincerely from the very deepest part of our heart, Kevin and Julia.😎❤️🤙🇺🇸

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you both for your words. I just feel like a guy that happens to carry some cameras around - thank you.

[@ta392srtchallenger5]

@@TheCampulanceManyou are so much more than that brother. 😎❤️🤙

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@ta392srtchallenger5 Thank you both /humbled/

[@ducksinarowpatience]

I had that piriforrmis syndrome in 2014 unbearable pain Had to rely on friends and neighbors to walk my Pilot dog for me . God bless kind people.

[@morganmaddison8633]

you have a big kind heart....always helping out others, that will come back to you ten fold. Lefty in the chair, hanging his head on the arm rest.... oh he makes me want to hug him he's so sweet!

[@melissahoffman4687]

So sweet of you Dave to help Pam out! She has a nice former ambulance camper too! :)

[@SimplyCelticVanLife]

New subscriber here. Just woke up here in Quartzsite and stumbled on this video while having my morning coffee. This is my very first time in Quartzsite and I love it so far. Love the part where you were feeding the dogs snacks. So cute. Looking forward to following your videos. Have a great day.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Welcome and thank you for subscribing :)))

[@billmccabe6188]

Your dogs amazing. I think im going to like this channel. 🙂

[@XC797]

My friends and I love you and Lefty. You're the best. Wishing you all a great winter season in Quartzsite.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

That's appreciated :)

[@northstar68]

It's great that you help others❤️

[@esparka]

The weather is quite nice out there. Lefty looks so chill & “in his element”. I really I would love to travel that far & visit you & Left & to experience the area in winter.. Yes, I was resolved to do so last year, but, when the time came, it was not possible (list of poor excuses not necessary). Being in NC illuminates the most obvious obstacle.. You are in the middle of that “other life” that so many of us never actually undertake… For that, we salute you (two)..

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I still have times where I'm feeling like I'm living in a dream...

[@charlesaucoin9541]

Thanks for sharing your adventure . Stay safe my friend.

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

The dog boys are adorable!

[@matthewmaxwell3845]

Have been looking into this lifestyle for a few months....your thumbnail initially pissed me off!!! Quickly learned what a great person you are....blessings...

[@mikewyckoff2135]

It appears that life is good in Quartzite. I hope it stays that way. Sorry I can't be there. You and Jeff deserve some relaxation after all that travel, Take care and bless you for helping everyone. Give Lefty a treat for me.

[@UtahPaul]

I was in Quartzsite Sunday till this morning. Stayed at the La Posa South. Wasn’t that crowded. My first time Boondocking. Love it

[@TheRWE12]

Very much enjoy the simple perspective and heartfelt message.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you :)

[@whammond511]

I really enjoyed this one!!

[@keith9875]

Looks like a great group of friends enjoying each other’s company. It’s nice that you are willing to offer advice and assistance. We should all strive to attain that same level of happiness.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It's been great to see my old friends and make new ones this year:)

[@northstar68]

Some things just can't be put into words; ; it's okay, David 😊

[@janicemcconnell5980]

I love watching your video.. Lefty is sooooooo cute. I'm still living in my Jayco 24ft silver line van.. So thanks from Australia. Thanks for all the great video's.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thanks for the Lefty love from all the way down there!!!

[@becky1925g]

I really did enjoy your video. Wish I could be there.

[@debbiesawade2717]

Thanks for that sunrise video I sure miss the sunrises and sunsets in the desert with my husband. Now I’m in Florida so I don’t see too much to the trees

[@Lore67]

Ahhhh really like your videos !!!!

[@rodneysmith2360]

Thanks for you review on the Bougerv batteries and solar panels. I'm happy 😊 w my purchase.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

They're high quality gear. And great customer service should you ever need it :)

[@brianskorey4916]

It's great that you all look out for and assist each other in times of need and also the day to day. How's the insect situation in Quartzsite? The weather seems really pleasant (minus the downpour). Give Lefty a scritch behind his floppy ears for me.

[@domani646]

Your so nice ❤

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you!!

[@glenmcneely409]

You guys enjoy!! Take care and stay safe!👍🇺🇸👍

[@veevee111]

13:10 Bear is a good boy, he took your cue, which told him snacks were done but Lefty was holding on just in case you changed your mind, Lol 😆. He's sharp as a tack! 💙 David, your mom raised a compassionate and real decent gentleman. Thanks for helping out a lady on the road. A job well done, Mrs David's mom. 😊

[@TheCampulanceMan]

He stayed because many times I say 'thats it' but then he gets another ,(and another)... He's learned :)

[@veevee111]

😆

[@ducksinarowpatience]

Bear looks and behaves EXACTLY like my beloved Pilot whom I had to put down almost a year ago. It's uncanny. I cry every time I see him. He's such a sweet boy just like his BFF.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@ducksinarowpatience Bear is a real gentle giant.

[@jeanneprice6736]

The weather looks perfect in Quartzsite. I hope that historic bad storm that will hit the West Coast will not change your weather in AZ. Btw, Lefty looks so cute when he is in the driver's seat.

[@tagr7269]

We've had much needed (more) rain in nov. Dec. Here in Maricopa county

[@exploringnext1111]

I enjoy your videos so much!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you!

[@davidleggitt4687]

Dude I went to QUARTZSITE once, it was so crowded kinda like NY just saying, really dirty so we hang around Yuma and just in side California, hey good to see you again lifty

[@angell1971]

So glad to see you have fellow camper family. Ahh!!! To live the life of a nomad is my wish. Maybe one day.....one day. 😁

[@TheCampulanceMan]

If I can do it....

[@billmccabe6188]

I must admit. Never heard anyone offer to have you come by and say Hi. I like that so I'm going to subscribe.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you Bill. Without all of the folks visiting, we wouldn't be able to hear back stories, experiences, see great rigs, etc. I feel fortunate to be able to meet so many travelers and viewers - and Lefty gets a lot of lovin from them!

[@ericnorthman9410]

Our sunrises in AZ are spectacular

[@DuckDiaries]

Bless…

[@RandiG63]

I’m a new subscriber, but, had previously seen a few videos occasionally. Your a very kind person to help others and want to meet your subscribers. ❤️

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for subscribing and thank you for your words.

[@sarahoconnell7801]

Yikes, I had piriformis syndrome when my office (and the world) went into lockdown. I was trying to work and do computer stuff at my kitchen table, bad ergonomic setup, and doing so much less walking because I wasn't in my office building or going out for lunch, etc. I found ibuprofen and a few yoga poses got me through it, but it was SO painful. So a big thank you shout-out to the person that helped you!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Painful? Oh my gosh was it painful. Took my breath away when it hit!

[@joycezervas4496]

Hi David, That is so nice that you have a kind soul and help people that need it. We are drowning in rain here in CA so quartzite looks really inviting. Lefty looks really relaxed there. Have a great day😊

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I've heard that you all are getting some rains there... I good you're not negatively effected by it all. Be safe :)

[@crystalphillips696]

Give Lefty and Bear a hug from me.

[@joycehowe8680]

It's nice that you are helping her out!!!

[@jodimcfarland1280]

I'm in Sedona on the way to you in a few days! Loving the sun in Arizona.

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

Quality content.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you :)

[@OGDreamer]

That’s awesome what you’re doing for Pam. Sweet! Just got here today. Beautiful sunset!

[@jeanward1198]

I’ve been watching for quite some time now, always impressed with how articulate you are. I have enjoyed your adventures, getting to know you and your 19:48 super dog lefty. Thank you.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you!

[@sandy-quimsrus]

You always end up upgrading your battery (to lithium) then your solar. If I was to giving any advice to someone starting off it would be to start off big as you always end up upgrading this! Thanks for your kind words at the beginning. Started out watching KZbin clips a couple of years ago and fell down a couple of rabbit holes but now I watch people like you, a family that lives on a yacht, a couple that sails the attic circle and ski, a bloke who metal detects in West Virginia, Opal cutters...it really is a diverse world!

[@C.Church]

Is the couple on a yacht the Wynns? They started out in a van. Stopped watching the travel genre for a couple years and left them off in a bus. How life changes.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for being here with is and for your comment. We're fortunate to have some gear to give Jeff :)

[@tomwilliam5118]

Happy New Year

[@catherinelittlebear9863]

I am a lefty, so me and your Lefty would be great friends!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Lefty's need to stick together :)

[@davethedoginist]

You are a good man David- and your boy is a Rock Star!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

We just keep doing what we do.. thank you for your kind comment :)

[@Chris_the_Muso]

Yeah, I'd be the guy doing installs and re-wiring people too. That switchboard in Pam's campulance looks great. I want something similar, but I doubt she's got that many circuits in operation. I want to do a full switchboard system with 12V, 5V buck converter, site/inverter switching, solar/mains charge switching, fuses on everything etc. I'm hoping to build the camper this year but it does depend on a lot of things.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It's some of the funnest project work getting into the wiring on these rigs!

[@bobfincher1767]

I would love to see both of you I live in Mesa about two hours away emission problem won't pass maybe couple weeks

[@oldguyespo640]

So great to see you and Lefty helping others and in doing so the unintended consequence is an expanded family and friends network. (Sounds kind of like a cell phone ad, oops). You promote good will wherever you go and it certainly seems to have come back to you in spades. I love watching you feed the 2 buddies their treats. Bear totally understood you when you said all done but Lefty hung in there hoping for more. I bet you could open a Fix-it shop right there in Quartzsite but your kind heart would not allow you to benefit from it, but for you I think the joy is in the helping and that IS the benefit. So sad we don't see more of it today. To you, Lefty, Jeff and Bear, safe travels and look forward to seeing you again real soon...

[@TheCampulanceMan]

You're right, my shop would go under because I'd keep saying "oh I can do that for you real quick / for nothing). I enjoy helping folks with things that I know how to do :)

[@corina4305]

Always look forward to you posting a new video 😊

[@marriahwind6748]

We are coming there next week leaving the frozen tundra. . We may look you up . .

[@deanmills5106]

David, simply put, your a nice guy. Unassuming and genuine. Your a pleasure to watch.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you ;)

[@gardengirl7258]

It’s a happy byproduct. When you put out good, good comes back, usually.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I always tell my daughter " good things happen to good people ". I've seen it happen so often as I grew older.

[@markbaker8607]

You have reached the ability of zen

[@anthonyconti9755]

Good video! Keep doing more of this and watch your channel grow.

[@barbnorgardbl2895]

You rock!!!!

[@onrycodger]

Cool 😎 👍

[@rhondalee2170]

You're so silly! I love your doggie! I know his name but I don't even know yours yet. I've been a subscriber for a little while. But I imagine in certain videos as I watch them I may catch it. Lol!!

[@jefftaylor844]

You're a good man David for admitting the masses want to meet the Supervisor more than you sometimes ;) ;) For whatever its worth, many of us enjoy your input as well !

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Kind of you to say but... I know I'm just the camera man :/

[@melodyhart1331]

Beautiful weather,Lefty is so sweet,I think your the co star of the Lefty show,lol.

[@LifeAfterKidsjourneyunknown]

New Sub…. We just got to Q a few days ago. Would love to come meet you! 🤙🏽Ruben&Lori🌺

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for subscribing -: send me an email or message from our web site and we'll set up a meet time :)

[@terrywhi]

You must like the place

[@jenniferestep798]

You do just fine just be yourself!!!❤️

[@UtahPaul]

Plan on being there Wednesday

[@TheCampulanceMan]

If you want to stop by, send me a message and we'll set it up :) See you down the road:)

[@UtahPaul]

I’m thinking of staying at La Posa south or Tyson wash

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@UtahPaul We'll be practically neighbors!

[@childcrone]

What a lovely cottage on wheels Pam has set up :~)

[@Elsie64]

Will be there at LaPosa south on Jan 13 th.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Send us a message if you want to stop and say hey :)))

[@tomwilliam5118]

You got to get through David to see Lefty LOL

[@2SelfBTrue]

I would love to come visit but health keeps me at home. But love your video's.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for watching us :)

[@carolmaplesden916]

im going to be in quartzites in about 3-4 weeks i will be checking to see if you are still around Cool video i love community

[@LilbitSolo]

It was a beautiful day!

[@Camille_Lee_Æon]

Hi you two. I have been watching your channel for awhile...(A 4x4 Ambulance has been a dream of mine for special reasons). I like how you break down everything that your doing...(Not that I am still not absolutely still confused....lol)...Yet, you mentioned in this vlog that you have done tours of other vechicles....never seen any of those...will have to back and look.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

There's a handful of tours ii did in the past. Search on my channel for 'Tour'

[@christianfellow6909]

David; you might want to look into the RigRunner series products from West Mountain Radio for distributing 12 volt power to various appliances. The amateur radio community has used these for many years. They're more uniform and provide a much more reliable connection than the "standard" 12 volt, cigar lighter socket.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I will look at them right now. I'd like to phase out the 12v socket plugs...

[@kathrynb4683]

I know you check in on things back here in WNY, but I will verify for you that temps here are surprising nice and snow has been just dustings since Christmas. I am living my travels through you and Lefty this year. Hopefully we will get out there this next winter. I'm rig ready, gas short... It's reassuring to see friends you have made connections with along the way. I still talk with ones I have met. Life on the road and those who help and who we help just fills your heart doesn't it? It is God's purpose for us played out as he intended it to be. Once you experience it, it's hard to live without it.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It has been some of our best times here recently. I don't know why, but every day seems to be better than the last right now :)

[@crystalphillips696]

You are such a good person David.

[@C.Church]

January videos... the ones you think of all year long as "recently" or "that one video the other month" until you realize "Oh geez, it's October?" Lol Happy New Year. (And hello, October, when you hit too fast).!

[@lindaSee89]

David you’re funny- if I met you I’d want to met both of you and Lefty. You are important.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you!

[@MoParRus340]

I found some cool dual usb 12v surface mount outlets on Amazon to put in our “new-to-us” 5th wheel. Inexpensive and super easy install.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I have a dual 12v cigarette style wall outlet that I made... That came out looking almost professional!!! :)))

[@craigbrowning9448]

I've got two plug strips that I can switch from the Main Power Station (after some struggle and with some help I finally got Bluetti to replace the faulty AC300 console) to shore power. When I'm charging a batteries (like in early January you're still dealing with early post-winter solstice, clouds and rain) I can give my house power sources a rest (after charging). Four times when I have shore power, I use AC chargers for the phone and the like, and I have the chargers plugged into in-line switches so I can disconnect them from the circuit when I'm using Inverters and batteries. In offered situations I'm still using a 500-watt jackery is a phone charger and a Cigarette Lighter Port which for now runs some of my overhead lighting and a Maxxair fans I just had installed. I have some of these appliances on banana plugs and I managed to get a banana plug to cigarette lighter adapter to power them. Part of this is a temporary hookup which I hope to improve on.

[@craigbrowning9448]

A lot the sloppy language and misspelling is using Voice-to-Text and not being able to visually catch my work sufficiently after I post it

[@joeglennaz]

Hey Dave, wow what a beautiful sunrise. That was beautiful. That’s one thing about living in Arizona I’ve seen thousands of beautiful sunrises and sunsets. There’s nothing like the smell the desert after it rains. I love living in Phoenix. I just don’t like this summers. But in your case you can just leave and go someplace cooler.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Yes, we don't get the same sunrises and sunsets in NY - mostly because the horizon is blocked and we don't get to see far off in the distance like we do here in AZ :)

[@joeglennaz]

@@TheCampulanceMan that makes total sense. Hey, I can’t recall on your channel but do you have a drone? Do you ever put up any drone footage? I’m still in the process of watching all your older videos. I have my part 107 certificate, so if there’s any questions I can answer for you about drones I’ll be happy to. I was also an instructor for DARTdrones for a while, which is a nationwide company.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@joeglennaz Thanks Joe. I have a bad story about my life with drones... I will share it one of these days in a video, but I'll share it with you. A company sent me a drone - the Ruko F11GIM2. I was in the process of learning to use it and then it disappeared. It is either somewhere back in NY at mom's house, but I've had mom and my daughter look all over the house for it (it was in its hard case) and they never found it. So, either it was stolen from my rig somehow, I left it somewhere (but I never had it out until I went to take it out for the first time and it was nowhere to be found in my rig), or it was stolen from my rig when it was in the shop for the rear end repair. So, I am droneless and I can't lay out that kind of money and I haven't been able to find another company willing to send me one... So the drone topic is a sore spot for me right now :(

[@joeglennaz]

@@TheCampulanceMan oh wow I’m sorry to hear that. I want to know if you do decide to get one I would recommend considering the brand call DJI. There’s another drones made in America. It’s a little blue one and it’s really good at obstacle avoidance but he doesn’t have near the range as a DJI drones I think an all-around good drone would be the DJI air 2S it’s just a great all-around drone. Not too big not too small. Can handle a lot of wind. has about a 7 mile range not that you would ever fly that far has so many automated modes that make film making easy. Anyway sorry to hear about that story. You know one other thing I watched your video recently we talked about how much it meant to you when people send you stuff and come visit you and how different that is in your past life. I can understand that in a way because I work from home and I live alone with my dog so I’m by myself a lot, but even so there’s some kind of connection through these videos. Like I feel like you’re a friend of mine and I know it’s only one way because you don’t even know me but me knowing your personality and how you are you’re the kind of person I would like to be friends with, so I think that’s resonating with lots of other people as well, and as for many problems as technology brings us especially social media. It has some great aspects as well like this, and being able to connect with people from the old days that we probably never would’ve never seen again.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

@@joeglennaz Thank you Joe for your comment. I spend a lot of time talking to a black box but, after doing it for so long, I feel like I'm talking to all of you. I have so much footage that I never use where I am just talking and talking and talking about whatever is on my mind and suddenly I realize I've got 30+ minutes of rambling. Most of that never gets used... but it's the same way that I would be talking with folks that are sitting around with me... I am just afraid that I would drive people away if I actually posted those video clips :/ Choosing a drone always takes me down a rabbit hole. I know of DJI (I have a DJI camera) and I know they make high-quality gear, but even they offer so many choices that I end up with a spinny head trying to figure out which one would be the right one for me. I have some 'MUST DO' features: Follow me (for following me on my dirt bike) and the circle object (whatever that is called) - where the drone does a 360* around a fixed object (me) at an adjustable height and speed. Some of the DJI DON'T have the Follow Me even though they are higher-end models with higher-end price tags. So you see how I can get confused when I try to decide on a model to focus on - so much so that I end up closing the laptop in frustration. And then there are the price tags. The Ruko Gim2 is fairly priced, has the features I must have, and it has decent reviews, even from the Drone channels that have tested it. So I contacted them and asked if they'd be interested in letting me have one in order to 'supercharge' the video quality on my channel and ... they said sure, and sent me one. And then I go and lose it/let it get stolen/ I don't know. I went through a month period where I was so frustrated at it being missing - I'm not the kind of person that loses stuff (everything has its place) so you can imagine how I was feeling when it came up missing. I kind of lost my mind for a month as I kept going back through packing up the truck, having the truck in the shop... I need to stop talking about it because I can get myself wound up over it again... I never even got to fly the thing :/ Thank you again for your comment and for speaking about your connection to me fro your side of the lens. I appreciate you sharing that with me,

[@earndoggy]

Lefty wanted to help Pam too.