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a Route 66 detour | GRAND CANYON
While the Grand Canyon isn't technically part of Route 66, it's a popular detour since it's just a one hour drive north. We decided we just couldn't pass up the opportunity since we were so close. And with so much free dispersed camping nearby at the Kaibab National Forest, it didn't even cost us anything (aside from gas) to stay there in Boxy the Van. It's probably cliche to say that you have to see it for yourself, but it's true. That said, we did our best to capture our experience and we hope you like it!
00:00 leaving Williams
00:20 we've arrived
01:30 lunch with a view
02:27 dispersed camping
03:30 loading film
06:32 good morning
07:29 Grand Canyon sunrise
11:00 Desert View Watchtower
11:56 breakfast with a view
12:44 posers
13:11 see you later my dears
13:30 thank you for watching
film photography by Dick, taken on the Pentax 67ii
digital photography on the Nikon Zf and D850
music by soundstripe.com
Thanks for watching!! :-)
00:00 leaving Williams
00:20 we've arrived
01:30 lunch with a view
02:27 dispersed camping
03:30 loading film
06:32 good morning
07:29 Grand Canyon sunrise
11:00 Desert View Watchtower
11:56 breakfast with a view
12:44 posers
13:11 see you later my dears
13:30 thank you for watching
film photography by Dick, taken on the Pentax 67ii
digital photography on the Nikon Zf and D850
music by soundstripe.com
Thanks for watching!! :-)
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ROUTE 66 in a VAN | Arizona
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Well hello again and thank you for stopping by! In this episode, Julie, Dick, Abby and Boxy the Van (a Travato 59KL) continue heading east on Route 66, meeting burros, enjoying great food, walking and driving through some cool cities, photographing breathtaking vistas, discovering great camping spots and more. In this video... 00:00:00 last time in California 00:38:08 welcome to Arizona 01:07:2...
ROUTE 66 in a VAN | California
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Julie, Dick, Abby and Boxy the Van are driving from California to Oklahoma via Historic Route 66 and we're taking you with us! Check out all the landmarks we visited and the various places we ate and stayed in the van. In this first video of the series, we travel from Santa Monica to Needles. 00:00 early drive to Santa Monica 00:23 Santa Monica Pier 02:22 the start at Lincoln and Olympic 03:06 ...
two flavors of desert camping
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use subtitles if you can't hear me - guess I was a bit quiet in parts In this trip, we were joined by Julie's parents - and then the guys took off for a "man trip" about 40 minutes away while the ladies hung out in Agua Caliente County Park with the dogs and the RVs. 00:00 intro 00:37 on our way 01:22 arriving at Agua Caliente County Park 02:10 the guys set up camp 02:38 bird watching 03:05 Jul...
it's springtime in ANZA BORREGO
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We've already spent some time in the SoCal desert, but we had to come back just to experience all the blooming springtime we could. In this video, Julie, Dick, Abby and Boxy the Van (our Travato 59KL class B van) explore campgrounds all over Anza Borrego, photographing nature and just enjoying being disconnected from it all (well, mostly enjoying it...). Check out which campsites were busy, whi...
cooling off in IDYLLWILD
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In this episode we head up into the mountains to spend some time in Idyllwild, California at the Mt San Jacinto State Park Campground. Join Dick, Julie, Abby and Boxy the Van (a Travato 59KL) as we explore new places and, in this particular instance, experience some new weather! 00:00 a hazy drive 01:42 welcome to Idyllwild 02:00 Mt San Jacinto State Park Campground 02:38 Julie yammers at the c...
Our Visit to the SALTON SEA
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In this video, we head to the Salton Sea. This place is so unique - there is such a wide range of feelings about it from different people so we just had to experience it on our own to form our own opinions. The verdict... you'll just have to see for yourself. :-) 00:00 arriving 02:40 background on the Salton Sea 05:03 Fountain of Youth 09:30 Salvation Mountain 11:42 mud volcanoes 14:16 Sonny Bo...
JOSHUA TREE | part 3: finding solitude
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After our little wind storm experience, we were ready to get out into the open sun. We stayed at a campsite that we booked through hipcamp: Copper Moon. I call it a campsite, but really it was open space that happens to be privately owned. So it's like staying on BLM land but for the $19/night convenience of not having to find an isolated spot on our own. We loved it! This spot isn't technicall...
JOSHUA TREE | part 4: heading out
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Thank you again for joining us on our adventures! After almost two weeks in the Joshua Tree area, we're ready to move on - we decided to do so by driving south through the National Park to Cottonwood campground. On the way we stopped to check out the impressive Cholla Cactus Garden and take some photos. It's a short video today enjoy! If this is your first time here, we're Tumbleweeds Photo - J...
JOSHUA TREE | part 2: the wind storm
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Join Julie, Dick, Abby and Boxy the Van (a Travato 59KL) as we continue our Joshua Tree experience. Things don't always go as planned - and hanging tight while this wind storm blew through was an unexpected change of pace and scenery. But we did our best to make the most of it. 00:00 intro 00:10 quick stop at the Joshua Tree Saloon 00:37 the gift shop 00:53 Joshua Tree RV and Campground 01:54 b...
JOSHUA TREE | part 1: exploring new and familiar places
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Join Julie, Dick, Abby and Boxy the Van (a 2022 Travato 59KL) as we spend 12 days in Joshua Tree. We stayed in four very different spots, exploring the National Park, checking out some of the sights around town, preparing meals and taking a whole lot of photos and video. What we thought would be one longish video turned into four short ones because we captured so many moments we wanted to share...
film photos in Quartzsite
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Come along with us on a photo excursion in Quartzsite, Arizona. Dick's film camera, a Pentax 67II, was loaded up with some Portra 400 film as we hiked with Abby in the hills near our camp. The film was sent off and has now been processed and scanned. Here are the results, all ten photos on the roll. instagram -Tumbleweeds_Photo music - soundstripe.com
Our week in Quartzsite
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What did we already know about Quartzsite? We saw the movie, we've seen videos, we have family and friends who gather there regularly. We didn't really see the appeal. To be honest, it just looked crowded and dry. So then why do so many people return to this desert spot year after year? In this video we find out for ourselves. Thank you for following us on our adventures! Julie, Dick, Abby & Bo...
Old Time Fiddlers Contest | dry camping in Ajo Arizona
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Old Time Fiddlers Contest | dry camping in Ajo Arizona
a trip to the mountains | William Heise Campground
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a trip to the mountains | William Heise Campground
Desert Camping pt 2 | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
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Desert Camping pt 2 | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
Desert Camping | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
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Desert Camping | Borrego Palm Canyon Campground
meet BOXY the VAN | Travato 59KL full tour
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meet BOXY the VAN | Travato 59KL full tour
I really love your videos, but wonder if you could includet some comments on your lithium battery experience. Enough to stay comfortable? Any power concerns? Are you warm enough at night when the temps drop down? How well do you economize on your fresh water and holding tanks?
@@josepharmelin6467 thank you for watching! And those are excellent questions. We’ve focused so much on travel and photography and haven’t really done a van-focused video since we started. But we’ve learned a lot and definitely have thoughts so perhaps it’s time to do an update. Short answer - the whole reason we got the batteries was to make sure Abby would be comfortable, even in places where a generator wouldn’t be appropriate (like a grocery store parking lot). The batteries have absolutely served that purpose - they’ve kept us and the dog comfortable, while serving enough power to keep the fridge up, the internet going, our devices charged, and the induction stovetop and microwave working. Water and holding tanks are certainly more of a hassle than we expected they would be. We usually need to find a place to dump/fill after 3 days. Not sure if our sensors are working - that’s a longer conversation. :-)
@@TumbleweedsPhoto Thank you for your thorough reply. I'm not in position to purchase an RV at this time, so I do my traveling through your lens. This info does help me make a buying decision when the time comes..
Wow😊
I actually know 2 guys who live in Kingman - both car nuts!
Good one!!❤
Thx for the video. We love our Travato 59K too!
That drive is definitely on my bucket list. Thx for sharing
Hello from KY 🐎. Love Boxy. I just can’t pull the trigger, still in sticker shock 😂. Safe travels
@@mcash4063 yeah - that’s understandable. We’re so glad we did it but had some pretty extreme life changes to make it happen. Thank you for commenting! :-)
Great tour but music too loud….lol
@@netty10453 thank you for the feedback. Yeah - I’m still working out the kinks. Hopefully subtitles helped on this one.
What a fun trip. I'm still laughing....yoydel lay ee, yodel lay ee oo....when are the guys going to drop the album? I'll buy it!!!!
Loved the bouncy hair do! No shots of Tony? Just a mysterious bird call away?
the video needs more scenery. love ur personality
Your photography is beautiful!
So glad you shared this priceless experience with members of TH-cam
saltonSea
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It's not that bad like they say, especially in the Southwestern part of the lake. I've been there and I'm planning to build a nice hut for myself and enjoy the getaway from the western shores of California...
This is beautiful
Thank you for watching! :-)
I’m not into the camp fire either. I can’t handle the smoke. 😂
So glad I’m not alone! Lol
The photos at minute 19 are stunning! The desert seems so harsh yet you captured such a soft side to it. Lovely. You’re also making rethink the radish. A highly under used veg. 😂
Yall are too cute! I love the ambience and utility of a camp fire but I too hate the smell in my hair and on my clothes! Tree canopy shots are my fave! 😘😘
Right?? And thank you!
We only have to look, to find the beauty.
Awesome rig. Good to see some cool “normal” van-lifers 😂. I’m jealous of your adventures.
Make me want to go back out to Joshua Tree. So lovely out there.
This winter we were in Yuma AZ. We went up to Quartzite a few time.
My favorite RV park. We stayed there the winter of 2022/2023 for a month and then moved onto California for 2 months.
I love the simple meals you make. They are so elegant.❤
You’re too kind! Thank you!! 😊
I love the mountains! Great pics!
Beautiful area!
This is really cool. We have a motorhome but I really want a sprinter van to travel in with just Katie and I. 😊
Nice!
My grandparents got engaged at Joshua Tree. It has a special place in my heart. They were great grandparents.
The ones with the bear on the dashboard? ❤️
@@TumbleweedsPhoto yes! The very one. And they were til death they did part :) we miss you! Hope you are having the best time ever. You deserve it!
Is that a convection oven you are using?
it is ! 🙂
Thank you for sharing! It's fun watching your adventures!
Goin in a couple days can’t wait ❤
are you back? how did you like it??
@@TumbleweedsPhoto lol still here, a little windy but otherwise so quiet and beautiful… may need to stay thru the eclipse;)
Congrats on the Travato. I’m jealous. I hope to get one in the next year or two to do my own videos for my channel. BTW, I love little Abby. 🦮
thank you!! <3
Love the lightening capture at 4:43. 👍👍
The great American pioneering spirit is alive in Quartzite! Cheers!
Lovely!
Love the decor. Where did you get those twinkle lights and what are they? We are buying a KL soon
soooo sorry I didn't see this when you asked! We just got them on amazon. They're '33ft 100 LED Outdoor String Lights' -- turns out 33 ft is a bit too long, but i've got the excess wound up around the power. I used small 3m hooks to hang them (which don't all stay up but have worked well enough). The lights take AA batteries and we just keep them on hand. Great to have light without using the van's power.
Ah Gila Bend the big city to Ajo-ites 😜
Ajo!!! Thank you so much for this video!
Looks so peaceful...a great escape.
Looks so beautiful free abd easy. Thanks for sharing. Lots of ear scratches for adorable Abby ❤️🐕
Happy to have joined the adventures! ❤️
Ocotillo with green leaves and greasewood, you are making me homesick :-D
Great tour. Watched a while back and thought I already commented.
Frozen greens...oh no. Is the fridge working properly? This one of my few concerns with the Travato.
I think it’s a combo of it being turned too low and the door flap not closing all the way. Things got better when we adjusted both of those things.
All the best from Z and M!
How did you do with the rain?
we missed it sadly! I was looking forward to cozying up inside but we had to come back to take care of some business before heading back out
These are so relaxing! I love watching them!
thank you!!