WINTER living in a 4x4 Sprinter Van | Got STUCK off-road alone in the mountains!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2023
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Join us on our adventure this week, full time vanlife - ing through Nevada and California. We polar plunge into ice cold Lake Tahoe, get stuck in the snow and need to self recover and get back down the mountain, urban stealth camp, wild camp in some gorgeous places, and so much more!
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When your little cousin said, she had a lot of confidence in you. Melted my heart
awwww
same. it was so cute
Hey Nikki! ..I just started uploading vanlife vids too! ..your vids are so fun to watch! ..I’ve been subscribed to you for awhile now ..I found your vids when I was looking for inspiration for the setup for my stealth camper ..keep up the good work :)
I’m going to check out your channel when I’m done watching this video 😂
@@Erika-bi3jn Thanks! :)
Kyle, I literally just subscribed to you earlier today!!!
@@Charlie-vm8id thank you! :)
Camper’s living his best life! He always looks so happy!! 🐶
Sarah is a great traveling companion
It's so sweet how Sarah looks up to you. I get why. You're a loving, fun, cool person. Have fun you two.
Hey
Camper is such a chill dog, love him. ❤ 🐕
She's such a good influencer. I hope there's more genuine influencer like her that constantly remind us on how to take care of nature.
I love how you respect the land. Back when my kids were young whenever we camped I would teach them to clean an entire trail , lake, or camp sight. That teaching has stuck with them to this day . Now they have they’re own family’s and they are teaching the kids the same thing. We use to take garbage sacks whenever we went on a hike so we could clean the creek and trails back to the car. Leaving areas we enjoy better than when we found it. Thank you for passing along this ethics. You are a good land steward.
Your cousin is the most adorable thing ever. Love the dynamic between you two 🥰
@@TheDogGoesWoof69 Does it really matter
What the fuck is up with this comment thread?
If Sarah started her own channel it would be an instant hit!
I hope Camper gets his own middle seat in the new van. He must see out to protect. Thanks
Niki, I agree. I've been an OTR Truck Driver for 39 years. For about 10 years I would just pick a place I wanted to go, grab a load headed somewhere nearby, make my delivery, park the truck at a Truck Stop and rent a vehicle to go exploring. I've all over the Country, including Alaska and have even driven in a couple other Countries ( other than Mexico and Canada ). I still love to travel. But I hate what I'm seeing around the Country. People just don't care anymore. There are a few that do, but for the most part it seems that people only think about the moment, themselves and how something as simple as cleaning up behind themselves will inconvenience them.
Someone has probably already pointed this out, but when you are trying to get unstuck, always keep your wheels straight. Turning the wheels increases the resistance to moving forward. This is a lesson I learned the hard way...unfortunately, that is how I learn a lot of things. 😐 (You might be able to turn the wheels a little when using rescue boards; idk, I have never used them before.) Great video.
Love your vids Nikki.
A coupke of tips that may help.
1. Use your traction boards to help level the van when you're parked.
2. When driving in snow, always, always air down your tires.
In fact, you should have an air compressor installed on your van build just for airing your tires back up for pavement.
Cant wait to see your van. If you invest in suspension & tires, your van will take you places you Prius would never go.
Off-road tip: remember the van has a diesel engine which makes it extra heavy and it will break through the snow easily. Also, airing down can increase your traction in snow and sand.
But you need a compressor to air up again...maybe thats not in the van.
@Matte you can get a portable one for about $40-$50. They're not the quickest but they get the job done. We use one all the time off-road.
@@richardm.667 So am I.
Thank you for this info. Very helpful!
Love it when Camper talks! Sarah is so fun! Love it when she is with you.
You and Camper inspired me to document things including my furgirl, Stella. Currently at 13k on Instagram and was just given the option to make any sort of money. So as an appreciation, I decided to become a Patreon supporter because I wouldn't have started without your inspiration. I know it isn't much, but I wanted to support what got me the opportunity. Seeing strong, independent, nature conserving outdoor females like you, Sarah, your mom, Eva and Vilk, along with a lot of others in today's world is refreshing. Being a male in his 30s, it's an unpopular view maybe, but inspires me that if women in today's world can embrace life and enjoy the world as God intended, then there may be hope for the world.
Also, Happy Belated Birthday! I knew you were a Capricorn! Lol. Mine is the 7th and see a lot of commonality.
Wow thank you so much!!!! You must drop your page link so we can support back! Happy belated Birthday!!!!!
I didn't see when your birthday is...mine is the 13th...happy birthday from one goat to another...lol
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You two did a really good job backing out of that road without losing your cool (at least while the camera was running 😆). Looks like Sarah has all it takes to become the second adventure travel guide in the family. Too bad you did not make it to the hot springs, but knowing when it's safer to turn back than to keep pushing is important too.
Thank you!!!! Sarah is such a treat to have on the road with us! Now if only we could get her full time! Haha HUGS!!!!
So am curious how you are supposedly alone yet some how someone is always filming you ?
@@Van-d.I.y setup camera shots when she doesn't have anyone. Takes like twice as long to setup and film solo but thats likely what she does.
@@NikkiDelventhal Nikki you and your Doggy are so awesome together! You can see the pure love together!!
@@Van-d.I.y I am curious why your so bothered by a title that you took the time out of your day and put in the effort to comment 😂
The joy Camper shows in everything is amazing.
Having a 4X4 is good for one thing. To get you out of some place that you just don't need to be to begin with. That is what a sibling of mine says about 4X4s. But you did really good, getting out of a stuck situation and that's great.
Hi, Nikki. You’ve been traveling/playing in my backyard during the last two videos. Such beautiful country! Thought I’d share a couple of suggestions with you. If you find yourself desiring to camp in an area that isn’t exactly level, you can use the Maxtrax recovery boards to raise one side or end of the rig, and get more height by stacking them, if needed. I know you struggled to get turned around in the snow, but backing down a hill, snowy/icy or not, is very dangerous as you don’t have weight over your steer axle which reduces your ability to steer. I was cringing with you as you were doing it. So glad you made it safely. I highly recommend attending the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff AZ in mid-May and spending the money on the Overland Experience package. The seminars, decades of 4x4 and overland experience of attendees and instructors, and behind the wheel classes you can take with your own rig are priceless. We are all looking forward to seeing where you take your new rig once it’s complete. Safe adventures!!!
Thanks for the information I've been wanting to go to that overland expo for a couple years but keep forgetting
Hey
There's a reason everything is closed for the winter, especiallyin the mountains!!
@@lorineuland5171 it’s a good thing everything can’t be closed; some places have to be left open for those of us who enjoy adventure…especially in the mountains during winter.
Lol Camper is such an outgoing friendly dog. I suppose that comes in handy being on the road so much!
The Alabama Hills!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE. We used to wild camp there (with tents, pre-van era) in the 1990s. It was so pristine and beautiful, as only hardcore campers even knew about it. We NEVER left a thing behind; for whatever reason, people back then didn't need to read a book to know they shouldn't litter! I just hate lazy, gross, disgusting slobs so much. Ruining it for everyone else! Not acceptable! Thank you for doing your best to teach people a better way, Nikki.
Hey
When you told your Cousin "What a beautiful morning". The look on Sarah's face was priceless
Hey
I love Lake Tahoe!!! It's one of my favorite places to visit. And you did AWESOME getting stuck out of the snow!
Thank you! Same!!!!
Nikki you are a brave woman going for a dip into Lake Tahoe! And myself and your supporters are thankful you were able to reverse that narrow dirt road. We enjoy seeing you, Sarah and Camper each week. Stay safe❤️
I started watching your channel like 6 months ago and I have to say that the world needs more people like YOU in it, you just seem so positive even in shitty situations. You also did a great job and probably made the best decision by backing out that rd. You should look into getting a winch for the front at least and the back if possible. Have safe travels and never stop being You
And keep wearing those tight yoga pants baby! The views and subs will keep on comin'!
Sarah and yourself have an excellent relationship, you can see from her eyes how she looks up to you. Enjoy your adventures.
Okay, I'm officially in a better mood after watching this than I was before.
I grew up not far from where you finally found your camp site (Ridgecrest) we would go camping and off-roaring there when I was in HS, and you could spend and entire weekend there and MAYBE see two or three other groups. The overland/ outdoor craze hit and that particular area was completely overrun, so I’m not surprised they shut it down.
What a place to grow up!!!😍
Camper is a trip, I like him he's pretty cool.
If this ever happens again in the van, air down your tires before trying to move more. Get them down to 20-25 psi and itll give the AT tires more snow to grip. Great work getting out though, those moments can get scary.
Just wanted to say - I can’t thank you enough for the joy these episodes bring to my afternoon when needed most. Thanks Nikki and Camper❤️🙏
Good Saturday morning Nikki and Sarah. I'm glad to see you're doing well. Thanks ladies for sharing another great video of the two of you pursuing your nomadic life touring, camping, and swimming in the Great Outdoors - you lovely and multi-talented offgrid women. Have a great weekend - and of course stay safe!! 😍😍
Sarah is awesome. Loved it when she said she had confidence in you.
13:33 Awesome scene!!!!
Great job on getting unstuck. You should definitely look into 4x4 training. You used the equipment you had to get yourself safely out. One thing to always remember, make sure you know how to use your recovery gear. It’s very easy to break stuff and cause injuries (or worse). There are also very good 4x4 rescue groups for when you need more help. Keep creating content.
Training? Get real. Just use common sense
It’s ridiculous how many people do not respect the land and throw trash everywhere. Leave no trace should be a standard everyone lives up to.
100 percent agreed
My motto whenever I camp anywhere or go somewhere that others have been is "leave it better than you found it" and it's what I teach my kids when we camp, hike, fish, anything in nature I always remind them we want to leave the nature around us better than it was when we got to enjoy it.
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THR BACK! 😘
Yeah, I have never understood the disrespectful laziness of leaving your trash on the ground either at a camp ground or on the side of the road.
Make trash, take it with you and dispose of it properly.
Exactly!
I'm super impressed I would've had a complete melt down getting stuck😂
G'day Nikki. My name is Mada but I'm often called by my friends and family "Da". I am not so active in soc-med since I got sick over a year ago. I actually just tuned in to TH-cam again and happened to watch your vlogs. I honestly got hooked on it.
I am still recuperating and can't go to places like I used to. Watching your vlogs just makes me so happy. Since I can't travel for now... I feel like I am with you and handsome Camper when you go to beautiful places.
Thank you so much Nikki and Camper. You both give me a smile on my face every single day. Safe travels to both of you. May the good Lord protect you and shower you with more blessings.
Tight hugs and a thousand kisses to Camper.
How lucky Sarah is to have such a cool cousin. You look like you guys are having an awesome time. 🚐
This lifestyle fits you Nikki! ❤❤❤ keep the videos coming!
Those hot springs were spectacular 🙌👏👍🤗
Sarah had just said she has complete confidence in you then you got stuck. However you showed her she has her confidence in the right person. 💪🏼
Really relaxing and wholesome content...Keep it up 👍👍
Hi Nikki, been watching your videos for quite awhile now really enjoying the content, I’m a truck driver and cross the USA regularly from Canada, when trying to find a truck stop or rest area etc. I use an app called Trucker path to find these locations, the app gives reviews from other drivers,it may help locate them and a quieter one too
Wow what a video! You handled that like a rockstar and at the same time giving Sara an adventure she will not forget! Always enjoy your videos on Friday of you and Camper and now Sara! Y’all be safe and thanks for sharing!
I have been watching Nikki most weeks for 2 years, great to see her progress to a new adventure in a new vehicle, a nice woman 👩 who deserves a chance to live happily her way ✌️❤️🇬🇧much love
Loving your videos! New subscriber here! It is too sad that people can NOT just pick up their trash!!! I mean really! I say that every time my granddaughter and daughters and I go out hiking and magnet fishing. My 8 yr old granddaughter will say gma there's trash where ever we are and we have bags and gloves to the ready lol ❤️. Thank you for all your hard work you are appreciated. Peace love and light always from Kansas ✌️❤️☀️🌻
Started watching this channel a couple of weeks ago and I thought why the hell am I watching this person live in a car...now I'm hooked and I love this channel keep on trucking 🫡
Thank you!!!
Hi Fred. If I may I would suggest "why I moved into my Prius." It is way back on the list. It's the #14 video made so go into videos and just about all the way to the beginning. 3rd or 4th row from the bottom. K
Great way to start the weekend watching you 2 and Camper. Love seeing Lake Tahoe. We are happy to see you hit 600,000 subscribers and hope they keep coming!
Really appreciate you spreading leave no trace to people on your platform as your travel through my homelands. I teach my children that we need to leave it better than we found it.
We were very impressed with your self-recovery abilities in the snow. We live in Colorado, so we know it isn't easy. Way to go! From one girl to another, 'love watching you girls!
Hey!!!! Your van should have lockable differentials, I noticed that only 1 tire in front and 1 in rear were spinning if you look at the panel down by the 4x4 button I think that other one is to lock the diffs which will greatly increase your off-road capabilities
☆ NIKKI ☆ I have never left a critical comment here, but driving with Camper on your lap is honestly pretty dangerous. I am a veteran race driver, trust me in a panic situation it would be very tough with Camper in your way. Something to please consider. Great videos. Love you guys
A positive and optimistic attitude is a great tool to have, you have it in spades! Lockers are great for low to no traction situations. You did good, got out and stayed right side up.
You’re a brave one for that polar plunge.
Whew! You made it through the snow!!! A 4x4 course would probably be a good idea--i know I need one. It's sketchy to go through the snow-we are headed to Sierra City this weekend and it's supposed to drop a couple feet on Monday. Sheesh
Hahaha def want one! It’s the deep snow, sand/mud or loose rock that get me every time! Hahaha I can maneuver off road courses like a champ but once it gets soft I’m done for it 😂😂😂😂
Drop the tire pressure and even, smooth momentum.
Those cinematic shots of camper ❤️
And good job in reversing the whole road, Nikki 🔥
Go Nikki go! You're badass I'm impressed. Good job with keeping everything together during that scary moment!
Pup passed yesterday, so things are bleak today, but your Polar Plunge activated my mirror neurons and brought me a wee bit of joy. ❤️ Thanks, Nikki, Camper, & Sara.
🫶🏼 I am so so sorry for your loss. Sending you tons of hugs, love, and support. Our pups are so special, I know you have your pup an amazing life❤️❤️❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our fur babies are our family.
Hi Lulu.. I am so sorry for your loss. 😢
Such a tough thing to go through. But just remember the good times you had together, and how much unconditional love you shared. And know that when you are ready, there are so many wonderful pups in the shelters , that would love to have the great life full of love that you can give . I hope your pain eases soon, your beautiful fur baby would not want to see you hurting g so much.
Sorry 😥
Вот так нужно жить. Умнички. Удачи Вам.
Love the route you were on this video. I know it well, even the hot springs. It breaks my heart to see the trash left behind by others. Great video!
You handled that escape with skill and logic (and a good set of boards).can't wait to see you van! 👍
Breathtaking scenery. Also so brave on that polar plunge.
Nikki Delventhal and clickbait bikini thumbnail even in winter? CHECK.
Good one ladies and Mr. Camper!
I like your videos and I’m not trying to hate, but I always wonder if all the TH-camrs friends/family enjoy being part of their constant need to film everything for content. Like filming at restaurants, gas stations, with family, etc. just seems like it’d be mad annoying, “put away your damn phone. Not everything needs to be recorded!”
Again, not trying to be rude or anything, just wondering.
There aren't any TH-camrs who force family and friends to be on camera. If you see a friend, mom, sister, or whatever on camera you can rest assured they are ok with it. If anything, many TH-camrs are very understanding and courteous when it comes to filming, making sure that everyone is comfortable and anyone who's not will be respected. No one is just turning the camera on and saying "we're filming and there's nothing you can do about it!" For big channels like Nikki's, consent is always made before filming.
This video spans over 2ish days, but it's only about the size of a standard episode of television. She isn't really filming all that much in total of the journey. There's plenty of time for them to catch up and have off-camera experiences.
The smiliest woman in a van!✌️❤️🇬🇧much love Nikki
Love your videos. Have had traveled in many cars, SUVs and and now a sprinter 4x4 myself, it is the best long driving/living vehicle out there. Good luck and cant wait to see your completed van.
That was scary girls! Glad you ok now.
After I've started watching you I spend my entire week thinking if you are ok.
It's a relief when you upload a video
Stay safe!
Glad you had those boards but if you need extra help you can use your rubber floor mats too. If you have them. I never want your videos to end. It's so much fun following you Sarah and Camper. Be safe. Love you all.
Camper just loves you. He sits on your lap while driving, so cute❤️
🌞 GOOOD MORNING!! Nikki & Camper.
Here's to a day full of Brrreathtaking sights and sounds to you
on this Beautiful Wednesday wherever you are! 🙏. Steve.
Awe, look at Camper being your emotional support pup after such a hectic and stressful ordeal. Dogs really are angels in 4 legged disguise.
I know this would sound rude. Since I did this myself until I realized the safety of my animals, too, since I have braked quickly and seen my own dogs slide off the seat and land on the floor of my car. Yes, I love the freedom and letting dogs be themselves. Though the safety of them too. After years of not doing it myself, then starting to harness my dogs to a seat belt and even having dogs that are not my own now I still do it since they have no protection if something happens in a moving vehicle. This isn't trying to be disrespectful of your journey as I enjoy your content. ☮️❤️🚶🦮🐕
I love Sarah B's bewildered expression in response to Nikki's antics :D
I have been enjoying your videos since last Friday I think, loved them all. Thanks, I feel like im traveling with you..
All the best, stay safe and keep them coming. 🌸
Oh and I'm sure you won't see this, but b/c of your video showing Overland Van Project, I looked into them and am now going to get a van built by them. So thanks for exposing me to this company!
Saying that Sarah had her "first truck stop experience" sounds kind of ominous. I guess that's one way to get people to watch a video; build some mystery. More Camper please!
You did a great job driving in the snow Nikki 💗
You two crazy girls have a great time lol😅 bye the way thanks for giving the hat tip. But I know be safe as always. 😊
I don't usually comment on TH-cam but I couldn't resist. I grew up in Douglas county (Incline Village, Minden/Gardnerville) and swam at Tahoe and Topaz all summer long my whole life! So excited to see you guys enjoy it; very special place in my heart 💙
Lake Tahoe in the winter is beautiful. It's one of my favorite places to go year round.
Go Nikki Go Go Nikki Go. Your videos are always so awesome.
Hey Nikki, absolutely amazing job getting unstuck, i enjoy your videos , traveling to different places is so cool safe travels
Nikki thank you for a tour of my spiritual home.circumstances have kept me from the eastern Sierra for a few years.
Leave no trace was drilled into my head from the earliest age. It saddens me that others are not taught the same reverence for the space.
cheers
Love the scenery thank you...good job on reversing, we have had to do that before...
Hi Nikki and Sarah what a beautiful Awesome Scenery of the lake 😊
I love the time you take to get the video of the places you go. Keep safe.
Loved seeing all the beautiful eastern Sierra in snow! You hit some of my favorite spots too!
OMGOSH The Smeckle sisters are so adorable together! Love this!
Thank you for sharing your adventures! So much fun.
Safe travels Nikki Sarah and Camper
Polar plunge’s at the best! Love hearing other people’s audible reactions!
Good video 👍🏻 That polar plunge always wakes you up. I'm glad you didn't get stuck out there and people should really clean up after themselves
Sarah is the best young person in van life .l love her way of thinking
You've got to be one of the bravest people on this earth. Looking forward to the next vlog.
I'm sooo glad you got out that predicament. It made me nervous just watching you drive near that snowy cliff😬 and yea I totally agree, ppl should respect the environment!
HEY Nikki and Camper, Sarah, thanks for the views. Yes complete understand leave no trace of you being there. Deal with it every day.