YES VIRGINIA… FREE GREAT CAMPING // Overlanding George Washington National Forest In Revel (1of3)

[@mathalwaysii]

That's the way I like it, secluded with no one around! Glad to see you had fun!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

This was one of my favorite trips, we love seclusion too. Thanks for watching.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

We love that you guys are not apologetic about eating meat. Nothing better than a steak on the grill or open fire! We too have been with only one knife so that made us chuckle! I always have a pocket knife now! And goes without saying that you left that free campsite spotless. I just hope others do the same so our free public campgrounds stay beautiful and available. Thank you for posting another great video. As you know-we are BIG fans!!!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad I’m not the only one that forgets things. The campsite was very clean when we got there and yes we do our part to keep it that way. Thanks for pointing out the importance of that. Miss you guys!

[@adunn5173]

Solo stove and power tools and black stone. I call that glamping!🙌🏻🇺🇸😉

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are right… it is glamping.

[@tybrady4598]

81 to 77. I recognize those roads!

[@joeyeubanks5965]

There are a lot on people online trying to do what you two do. But what separates you from them is the quality production of your videos. So well done! Keep em coming.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment, it means a lot.

[@David-jo4gt]

Good Sunday morning. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for being with us, it is much appreciated.

[@djb13601]

"It's hard to complain; this is a free camp site..." "We may be lost... but look where we woke up this morning....it was a good night." And that, my friend, is the secret to happy camping. That, and a little advice from George Harrison: "...if you don't know where you're going any road will take you there." You're a lucky man, Owen. You get to hang out with and get lost with two of my favorite girls on KZbin. 🥰😍🥰

[@hshalom9113]

Annnd if anyone asks, "Are you lost?" Just say, "I found you didn't I?" 😬😀

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for the sweet comment. I love the George Harrison quote, Thanks for sharing.

[@jacc9311]

Looks beautiful! One knife...lol... thanks for sharing.

[@virginiacruiser.7989]

You two are awesome.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much!

[@blairk9thor486]

Nice little video. Don’t feel alone. We’re all struggling with not getting out into the woods enough. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The woods are always calling us... and the beach... and the mountains... 😂

[@ftkinsella]

Hey guys I think this is the best way to travel.Lost. You’re lost but never too far away from others. The Blackstone is out of stock on Amazon. You have me sold on it for both the house and eventually the RV. Hi Maggie! ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m surprised Amazon is out of Blackstones… sometimes you can find them at Walmart. We also have 2 and we use both a lot.

[@josealberto890]

Hi Folks! Joe here. I just ran across this video you made last year and I am really enjoying everything you share with your viewers. Myrta and I are retired in South Florida. We grew up in New York City. I miss the north but she doesn't. I have always had a curiosity about West Virginia. We all know "the fame" of Virginia and its beginnings. In my opinion, West Virginia has been neglected even though I am a city boy from the north. We keep talking about buying a used class B RV and checking out everything between us and NY...one day! Please continue to share more things on your channel so that I can share them with Myrta. All the best to both of you! Joe & Myrta

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have no plans to stop putting out content right now but who knows in the future. We hoped to get down to your neighborhood this winter... but geez... everything is booked solid. Something to do with weather in the 80's I bet!

[@Birddog-4]

You guys are very likeable ppl. Great vid.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@lustraveller717]

Owen, I was wondering why you don't hook your blackstone up to your quick connect propane connector on your van so you don't have to bother with the those expensive little green cans. Also, can you show us how you pack the solo stove on your van? Thanks and safe travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The Travato had/has an LP quick-connect… but the Revel does not have any onboard propane so we have to use the little green bottles.

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Hi to you all, dinner looked yummy especially the butter on the steaks 🥩👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much we appreciate you watching.

[@NatureAndOther]

Another great video ! This camping spot looks so good, all the nature beauties and this amazing bridge, then a delicious looking meal outdoor with Maggie by your side. Perfect trip

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was a prefect trip for sure. We appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@everintransit4240]

Virginia and West Virginia have a lot of roads that resemble billy goat trails. Great video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We hope we explore more of those billy goat trails. It’s a beautiful area.

[@gerlandkent6377]

nice, looking van. I, own a 97, Dodge Ram 2500 conversion high top van . thank, you for you're video. Random vanners east coast virginia 2%

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you.

[@HowToHaveFunOutdoors]

We subscribed. Love the van life and outdoors!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much for subscribing, it is much appreciated.

[@jaybrock30290]

Great Video! BTW the heck with bears, I'd be on the lookout for Sasquatch! LOL

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Never thought of Sasquatch, that might be a lot more scary.

[@jaybrock30290]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle You have Maggie, she will protect you.

[@goodcitizen4587]

Thanks for the share. Good camping on the East Coast is tricky!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@paulrogers5639]

Great opening. The happy dance still makes me laugh. Happy adventures

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s always good to laugh. Thanks so much for watching.

[@christinejones932]

My favorite video so far. Love watching you with the Blackstone

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, glad you like the Blackstone, it’s a great way to cook while camping.

[@larryvincent2098]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video with me!! BS & BK

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@redspain349]

As a kid we would go and see my grandmother in Oak Hill West Virginia and we would drive down to the bottom and sit there and watch them work building the bridge

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

What a great memory, thanks for sharing. It is a beautiful place.

[@kaylevine58]

i like lots of seasoning on my vegetables too

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Seasoning makes everything better.

[@Nick_Plaugher_photo]

I simply was looking for some over landing national park videos and I came upon this. As a West Virginian who is out of state right now for school, this was so good to see! Hope you had fun, come back anytime!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will be back for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@VirginiaHapa]

GW Forest is my go-to for overlanding 👍 I too, bring the solo stove ;)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s a great place, can’t wait to go back. Maybe we’ll see you there.

[@nbragtop]

What a way to enjoy the morning ! We sold our Travato and bought a new Subaru Ascent and looks like we are going to get a Intech Sol Dawn Rover, 16' total length. This will be our 23rd RV. It will be our first bumper pull trailer. Ya'll turned us on to the Blackstone griddle , it just completes the camping experience. I can't wait to see where your dirt roads adventures take you. I think our new RV set up will do it and if not we will be on to our 24th. Ya'll have a Blessed week. Happy tails, Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The Intech looks awesome, it looks like you will have an awesome setup, please let us know how you like it. I thought we had a lot of RV’s in our lifetime but you have us beat big time. I do like your philosophy on if it doesn’t work you’ll go for #24. Thanks for being with us, hopefully we’ll see you on the road sometime.

[@greggjarvies8938]

Taking that route tomorrow as we head to Montana for several weeks. That rest area in Virginia is great. The volunteers at the visitor's center are always pleasant. I hear the rapids on the New River calling your name! Time to do some rafting. Safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree, I think it’s time to do some rafting too. We will definitely be going back. Safe travels to you too.

[@johnmurray9660]

Awesome! The great outdoors, great company, and great food. You two continue to live the dream. Enjoy and stay safe out there!😎

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We feel very best to be able to be living our dream and all the “greats”.

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

Just found your site because I was looking for info about boondocking in National Forests in Virginia. I live just in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Sherando. It's so hard to find free camping in this area. So I will be following you two for awhile to see where you go here in Va. Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed watching. Blessings,Teri

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you found us. We hope to do some more disperse camping in Va and W. Va this summer.

[@marciagainey5155]

Enjoyed another trip with y’all. You always find a way to make every trip an adventure. This makes it fun for your viewer to become an armchair trekker, too. Just wanted to mention that if the meat case is missing your favorite cut of meat, you can try a Chuck eye. It isn’t quite as tender as the rib eye but often is very good. It usually comes in packs of two at Wally World and the price is nice, too. Thanks for another great adventure. P.S. I noticed Maggie waiting patiently while y’all ate your steaks. Hope she got something besides a sniff. LOL

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the “chuck eye” suggestion, we’ll give it a try. We appreciate you following along on our trips.

[@joycemoses2411]

It is so much fun watching your adventures! So glad that you decided to take a chance on the back roads. Your meal looked so yummy!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Traveling backroads opens up a whole new way of traveling that we love. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gracegarden1]

I meant to be the first commenter, but I'm watching from a road trip to Gibsonville NC, and you're not in NC this weekend! Peace & Prayers.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I hope you had a good trip to Gibsonville. Peace and Prayer to you too.

[@chrisbranham1608]

Loved this video and was bummed when it ended. And I'm still chuckling about the eggplant comment! 🤣 Thanks for taking us with you. I look forward to your next adventure!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s always a good thing when you don’t want things to end and so nice of you to say. We will see you next Sunday.

[@brianleonard6885]

Bravo 👏 I've been telling people for years there is plenty of boondocking on east coast but they just don't listen.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You may have to look a little harder but you can find them.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! Nice camping spot too! It seemed really quiet. Have a fun trip going back and being with family and a great weekend and see you both and Maggie soon! Those streaks and squash look good. I always fry my squash. I have squash I need to fry up this weekend. Speaking of squash.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I love fried squash, it does take a lot more time but well worth it.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Ya you are right about that. I’m going to make some tomorrow. Thank you Owen and Lynn! 😊

[@sfgirly64]

Bugs ain't bitin'. life is good! You two are awesome! what a wonderful video, it just put me in a great mood! Happy Travels!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the great comment, glad we were able to put you in a good mood.

[@sandrap3047]

Beautiful spot & can’t beat free! I like meat too! lol Dinner looked yummy! Something for you to try next time you go camping with your grandkids, s’mores in a cone. Put chocolate & marshmallows in a waffle cone, wrap in foil & cook on your grill. Surprises me that Lynn wanted the Revel more than you! I’m going to check out the B plus too. May need more room since it’ll be my full time home when I do buy a van. Lynn’s hair is getting long. Looks beautiful!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The waffle cone idea sounds great. We will definitely try that with the grandkids. After this trip Owen likes the Revel even more. It’s a great way to travel but I think we would need something bigger if it was our full time home. Thanks so much for watching.

[@michaelbecnel63]

Love dirt roads and woods....can't wait till next week. That spot definitely beats the crowds of campgrounds

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We totally agree… There’s nothing like being in the middle of nature all by yourself. See you next week.

[@lgreenway5844]

what fun. looking forward to seeing you in the dirt. We take ours in dirt all the time, and even though ( I agree with Lynn) it is occasionally a little scary, it is SO much fun, and so many more beautiful places to see.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It is scary and exciting at the same time and we totally agree it allows so many beautiful places to explore. Thanks for watching,

[@raymondclark1785]

Our Baby came from a cattle farm and when she smells someone grilling in the campground she is your new best friend. I've had Gaia for a year and I'm still.lost 😞

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So sorry for your loss.

[@galpalsal]

So glad you’re using real plates for those steaks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I don’t use real plates very often but it’s really hard to cut a steak on a paper plate.

[@rvingsooz]

I didn't want this video to end, it was so good.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is so sweet for you to say.

[@amytaylor6603]

You were in my neck of the woods when you were at the gorge. Definitely need to try the white water rafting.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Well Owen I may upset the apple cart here but we’re looking at a Phoenix cruiser and it’s a B+/C and they can come in 4wd. It’s old school 4wd with manual hubs and transfer case so no electronic stuff to malfunction. They come 21 to 23 feet long. Maybe check it out. ✌🏼

[@dadventuretv2538]

Great vid- looks like a fun trip. You guys are up in my playground- Virginia. WV, GW and Monongahela Nat Forests. A beautiful area to check out is Davis and Thomas WV and the Blackwater River. I have a couple vids on my channel showing the Blackwater. Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley are next door and worth seeing too- Dolly Sods is a unique ecosystem and beautiful - there is dispersed camping up there too. Western MD (Deep Creek Lake area) and Western PA (Ohiopyle and the Laurel Highlands area) are also great places to wander. Maybe we’ll bump into each other out there- keep an eye out for Oxblood the Gladiator and say hi if we do. 🤙

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for all the great suggestions, we love this area and will be sure to check out your channel.

[@TheReslers]

We went out west this summer and I was surprised at the differences in west vs east camping. We saw a lot more tent campers in campgrounds out west also. Even more tent campers at KOAs.

[@trippingwithpippy2317]

I recognize those tunnels.. we pass through them every year going from Kentucky to Myrtle Beach! The road there and back is full of beautiful rolling mountains in the Virginia’s going into North Carolina! If you’re still in the Virginia’s area, Williamsburg Virginia has the presidential statues that’s a pretty cool site to see. Their are super big enormous statues of past presidents that’s along the way toward Virginia Beach!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We are not in the Virginia’s but I’m sure we will be going back. Thanks for the suggestions, we will definitely check them out.

[@spellmadam2947]

Love the adventures you take us on. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@michaelconchscooter8940]

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. It helps me sort through some ideas. However snow is not in my plans so there is that! I am now looking forward to your next plan!

[@Tatiacha]

I always get the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer for any state I am going on backroads and sometimes stop at the local FS office and get the detailed map for the specific National Forest, they often change where you can camp and the FS office always has the most recent motorized travel map as well that gives the currently open dispersed camping areas. I love my digital but relying on only that in the backcountry is never a good idea.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for the great suggestions, I totally agree that having a backup plan is always a good idea.

[@Lannie1948]

Great episode, intro was fantastic.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching.

[@d.williamvitt3869]

My wife & I are so glad you folks got a Revel 4x4 so we could see how little difference, for the money, there is between the dispersed Campervan experience and just throwing some air mattresses in the back of a Subaru Outback. Also, as I approach retirement it was good to learn that I’d rather keep working vs. have to put all that driving & research in just to cookout; something I can do on my back patio. We always saw #VanLife as an adventure but in reality it’s just very expensive “car camping”. I’d rather just go play golf, come home and take a nap. My wife mentioned she’d rather just garden and have the grandkids come see us than we have to travel to see them. Anyway thanks for showing us how happy we already are!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s not for everyone for sure. Knowing what makes you happy and being happy with who you are and where you are is difficult. Sounds like you have it figured out. We can’t say we disagree with you either. Except… It’s quite the comfortable “car”. And just this month it’s taken us for views of the ocean… of lakes… and of dirt roads where we literally didn’t see a person for 2 days. We like being home. But, we love being home at different places too. Unless you can find and afford the perfect home with a view of the mountains and the ocean that comes with adventure and trails then we think this scratches that itch for us. Glad you found us and hope you stick around as happy you-guys-go-camping-and-we’ll-just-watch-from home. Enjoy life… it’s precious for sure.

[@bcy4665]

I had to look away when you put those vegetables on. I mean what year is that we are still growing plants to just kill and eat them .

[@terry_1952]

When I flew C-130's in the Air Force we actually flew under the new river bridge and that was a blast, scary but we did it and later got our butts chewed out by our squadron commander.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That’s a great story… thanks for sharing.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Enjoyed watching. If you hear banjos. Clinch and run.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Luckily we didn’t hear any banjos music but it was in the back of our heads. 😂

[@wextremeart4399]

Love it you guys are great❤

[@patriciaburke8729]

Lynn , I want to know if Owen cooks in the sticks and bricks or only outdoors? Nothing like help in the kitchen! “My men” are fabulous cooks. Yahoo

[@jlhump4749]

Great "True Life Adventure", Y'all !!!! Lovin it ! Stay Safe. XOXO...... Jill

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for such a nice comment. Glad you loved the episode!

[@RoadsofLife]

Dropped out of a second story window?!? If it's a long story... MAKE A LONG VIDEO to explain it!! Love y'all!

[@1tpmg]

Superbly done ! Another great video enticing me to buy a van.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@conchscooter]

I take my Promaster into National Forest dirt roads and Florida's are full of sand tracks... I thought yours did great in Alaska and wondered why you exchanged it for the Revel which seems much less comfortable .

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I think all the places we’ve been in the dirt so far in the Revel could have been done in the Promaster too… except our snow adventure… it may have made it up and down those forest roads in 24” of snow but I know Lynn would have said “NO” long before we got there in the Travato. In fact we would not have planned that trip in the Travato. Alaska was a lot of fun in the Promaster but there were many times we chose not to take a fun looking road or park further away from the river and soft sand because we were concerned. We still had a great time in the FWD Promaster though and it handled everything like a champ. We switched to the Revel for a lot of reasons. One primary one was safety. The Sprinter is just a heftier van with many more safety features compared to our Travato, which basically just had airbags. Blind spot detection has saved us several times already and collision avoidance was something we put high on our list after almost having a head-on collision on I-10 last winter. As for comfort there are many things about the Travato that wins and we’ve done a video about that and not much has changed. Believe it or not the bed is more comfortable in the Revel (for us) and we get to sleep together. Being able to run the A/C on batteries while boondocking and having the systems to recharge while driving is a game changer for us and provides a lot of comfort and safety for Maggie too. And there’s the issue ground clearance. As we venture more and more off-road we’re finding places that we would not go because of water depth (last thing you want to do is dunk you generator on the Travato) or rear-end exit clearance height. With the generator back there we always felt limited and played it safe about ground clearance. The biggest thing we get with the Revel is better ground clearance and peace of mind knowing we have 4x4 if needed. It’s not even close to perfect but it’s better than 2WD when needed. But if you’re not getting stuck with the Promaster and you can get everywhere you want to go then the extra room inside that comes with that is a great choice. It was time for a change for us so we went with the Revel and as of now we’re even more glad we did… so far. Time will tell and one thing for sure is this won’t be our last van or RV. 😂👍

[@robinunderwood2945]

Steak and Vegetables in the forest. You guys rock.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It was a great meal and you couldn’t beat the atmosphere.

[@TheSassySpoon]

I love that rest stop at the NC VA border. We go there every time we go see our kids. In less than a year we will be doing it in our van!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That will be awesome!

[@StephanieWilloughbyWPMG]

On which highway or road is this rest area?

[@StephanieWilloughbyWPMG]

And what state park are you close to while camping? I’m sorry for being pesky, but we live in SW Virginia and would like to try that area.

[@pattyk8594]

Definitely you'll have to visit WV again for the whitewater rafting on the New River! I've rafted a few times with River Expeditions they do a great job, you will love it :o)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will definitely go back and we’ll make sure we do some rafting.

[@timmartin4952]

Great video as always. Loved your start to the video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dennysisk6260]

Cool video thanks for sharing, welcome to West Virginia we love it here in West Virginia. Also love a good steak.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

West Virginia is beautiful and we can’t wait to go back and explore more. Thanks for watching.

[@gracecallowayable]

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@floridahermit4874]

Another great video you guys are so much fun!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much, we appreciate you watching.

[@billcade3325]

I went with you two to Alaska and now W V.getting close to home for meto h

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks so much for riding along with us for so long. It is greatly appreciated.

[@andy-ec8xv]

i like your spirit. i'm from virginia and just bought a 4runner. looking to find some dirt roads too.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Well there are a ton of them in the mountains of VA and WV. Have fun with your 4Runner. Owen used to have one of those and I remember the fun times well.

[@lorilake7613]

I love to go off road. I bring an InReach, Max Trax, whinch, air compressor for tires, saw, water and water filter/purifier, food, first aid kit and 0 degree down sleeping bag along with suitable clothing and rain gear. Self rescue gear and emergency communications is paramount in the back country. Have fun!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are set up! We currently have Max Trax, recovery rope and Zoleo instead of Garmin inReach. Wench is on the top of the list along with a RIP Kit lift. Always something to spend your $$ on though, right?

[@ncwomanparker1708]

I already planned that exact meal for next week at Huntington Beach SP. Yours looked yummy! I can't wait for mine!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We love Huntington Beach and you are going to love the meal. Thanks so much for the comment.

[@Snickers_GLNY]

Fun video! Hope you found your groove on the dirt stuff.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did find our groove and can’t wait to do more.

[@sewellt1]

Great video but You have great places to go in western NC. Check out the road to the FS Swann Cabin off the Cherohala Pkwy for boon docking. Lots of other free options in that area.

[@StephanieWilloughbyWPMG]

Maybe you’ve mentioned why in previous videos as I’m new to your channel, but is there a reason you don’t give a detailed description about where your campsite is so others may enjoy too? Or did I just miss it somehow?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Not at all, I guess we just didn’t give the GPS coordinates on this particular spot, sorry about that. We do use the iOverlander app to find a lot of the spots and some of them we just happen upon.

[@Imthebeachgirl]

Hi can you please tell me who makes your outdoor screen room. I know you’ve talked about it before, just don’t remember what video it was in. Thanks, see you down the road! Laurie in Tampa Bay

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The room is a CLAM Quick-Set Venture 9 x 9, it’s on our Amazon page in the “Outside items” section, here’s a link if you are interested. Thanks so much for watching.

[@ifly64s]

I'm buying a Revel. I'd love to have a B-Box just like you mentioned but they are being sold for $380,000. I just can't justify that kind of money for an RV similar in size to a 24' Sprinter van. Great video as usual.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I totally agree!

[@saramccoy3936]

What a cute video :)

[@judystreich4554]

Awesome camping spot, especially when it’s free. happy wife happy life, Owen but safety first. I think you have shown us the van can be used in about any way, and any season and be very comfortable..So many possibilities to enjoy living life open up with a self contained van. Have you ever given any thought to an Emergency Personal Locator device. I think campers and hikers would benefit if they gave it some thought. Peace of mind and a quick response if needed. Happy Tails little Maggie ❤️🐕🇺🇸😎

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

First of all… thank you! Yes, we now have a Zoleo satellite communication device that we can take with us on these trips. As you’ll see in upcoming parts of this trip we get out pretty far out with zero cell coverage for days. So now we can text family, send an SOS and even get Dark Sky weather when we’re out in the back country. Worth every penny. Thanks for caring about us.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Beautiful area you guys! We just booked the ferry to Newfoundland for the entire month of August. I know it was one of the places you all wanted to go to as well. I'll have lots of information from this trip I could share with you afterwards if you like. I'm sure there will be lots of places to boondock in our camper van. What are your plans for the summer?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We would appreciate any information you would be able to share. We were still hoping they would open the boarders so we could still go this year. I’m assuming you are from Canada? Have a wonderful trip, wish we could be there too.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle Yup from New Brunswick. I'll get your email sometime when we get back so I can forward info to you. I'm thinking it may be the fall before they open? I know that our NB Premier was trying to allow residents from Maine in to our province by July, but the Prime Minister Trudeau put a stop to that, for now.

[@jasff69]

Enjoy your Winnebago...... I could never get my Class C anywhere near these campsites. I do have a question. If staying at one spot for 3 or more days, how do your batteries hold out? Do you still have enough power?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The answer to your question is, it depends. If you were getting in solar then yes it would last 3 days, it’s easy to keep an eye on the batteries and if we need to we can go into reserve mode. Thanks for the question.

[@jaymarcus4930]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO PERFECTLY edited and a great selection of music. Great views of great places to visit. The steaks looked so yummy. Did Maggie get one?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you! Maggie got a portion of one to the steaks but not a whole one. She did stay really close hoping for one though.

[@hopeonthetrail6984]

What map did you use to find this camping spot? Love your viedeos.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We use the iOverlander app.

[@deborahschaub2925]

LOVE meat !!!!!!!!! Jim & Cynthia have been A LOT of places and in the lower 48 right now. I”D LOVE TO BE out and about in my STO MODE BEAST 4x4. Yet financial debt is keeping me in place for another 2 years. I’m sure we are close to the same age.... I’m 62. PLEASE DONT LET FEAR OR ANYTHING ELSE stop YOU TWO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE !!!!!!!! OH and I do NOT yet have my STO MODE BEAST 4X4 RV; YET I WILL IN 2023.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The STO MODE Beast is awesome, we’ve been watching alot of videos on it. We are the same age. Keep making plans of all the places you will go with your STO.

[@mikeo.750]

Another awesome adventure. We are thinking about getting back into camping and are thinking about going small. Would you include more about usability of your Revel. Using your trailer, bikes, griddle, fire pit, chairs, shower etc. It seems like without the trailer the Revel is too small for all the extras. Happy trails and tails.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Go for it! We’ll try to answer a few of your questions in an upcoming Q&A segment. But… yes, the Revel is small. But… everything about it just seems to work for us. No big TV, extra bed, lounge area, sofa or things you’d get in a bigger RV but since we can put this just about anywhere it always seems to outweigh those points.

[@floragrimes911]

Have yall ever heard of a place called land between the lakes national Recreation area in Tennessee and Kentucky it's awesome lots of dirt roads and desperced camping or campgrounds yall need to Google it we went last November we only did the southern part planning on going back to do the northern part but in september or october because it was already getting cold in november

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have it on our list and have watched a few videos about the area… but great to hear from you that it’s a gem. We’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

[@TW---]

Really enjoying your videos! I thought the Revel came with BFG KO2 tires? Looks like they were swapped with a highway tread tire? The BFG's would help on the dirt roads without having to put in 4WD. Did u figure out the problem with getting it to go in 4WD? Also would love to see how you organize the "garage" area in a future video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos. It did come with K02’s but 2 of them were bad from the factory and couldn’t be balanced. So since we live so far from west coast dirt roads we opted for a proven semi-off-road tire for us the Michelin Agilis Cross Climates. They’re snow rated but not as aggressive on dirt as we’d like. So… we’ll likely switch back soon.

[@wideglide6723]

I betcha Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett would’ve love to have had a Dewalt battery powered saws all. That’s almost cheating in the wilderness.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is cheating, someone else suggested it so we thought we would give it a try.

[@kaylevine58]

i fell out of an upstairs window when crawling but fall cushioned by bushes and blanket-thankfully i was not hurt and don't remember

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wow, glad you were not hurt. Thanks for sharing.

[@FromShetoMe]

You might want to check out Venture 4WD’s video posted yesterday about the suspension on his Revel.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did watch Chris’s video, the suspension looks awesome we will definitely check that out but we may wait to see what he says about it. Thanks for watching.

[@christinebrigham4732]

Best places to camp are National forests. Boondocking is the best!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I totally agree, especially since it’s been so hard to book camp sites and we love the quiet nature that we get to experience.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

My 4 wheel Colorado doesn't like to turn real tight in 4 wheel drive.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We don’t seem to have that issue. Thanks for watching.

[@janm8477]

A winner, once again - relaxed, funny, interesting, and just beautiful camera work. On another note, how do you like those Pico chairs? Are they mostly worth it because they fold up small, or are they comfy too?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the nice comment! Yes, they have a lot of back support, the seat area is flat wide enough unlike others we’ve tried. So, yes… they are worth every penny… for us anyway.

[@Jimmypkwon]

What a site! Are you able to share the coordinates of this spot by any chance?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wish we could… it’s just outside the state park.

[@mktary434]

11:50 you don't fear some bears come for the steaks?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Not really, we make sure our site is clean before we go to bed (no food left out, griddle cleaned and put away and not trash left out)

[@jffbrk1]

blessed are the flexible

[@davidherman1041]

If there is a way i can donate I will gladly spring for that second knife. :)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That’s just to sweet, Owen did have a pocket knife we could have use but we didn’t even think about it.