Another Rainy Day in my Van during a Severe Weather Warning
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 มี.ค. 2023
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A High Winds Warning Weather Alert popped up on my phone. Dangerous wind gusts were reported. Trees and debris were being blown around. In a case like this, it can be unnerving while living in a van.
The alert recommended seeking shelter. But that wasn’t something that I can easily do.
I considered parking in a mall multi story parking garage. But I opted to park out in the middle of the mall parking area, as far away from trees as possible.
Today wasn’t a fun day but it wasn’t too bad either. I got a chance to get some work done. I also cooked some good food and drank plenty of hot coffee. All the while listening to the rain tapping away on the roof of my van.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
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These are my favorite type of videos of yours is when you stay inside the van for the whole day.
Omg .. except do u have an escape hole from your own breath?
@@mariamaria2751 he has good air ventilation and circulation
@@mariamaria2751 try this one and let me know: th-cam.com/video/x8S1bMNqF1k/w-d-xo.html
Me too Tony
April 30. raining. for 2 days. i’m digging. in. my garden. the ground. is. soft. now. Stay safe. We. gonna drink Coffee. now in Michigan 😅
Man after my own heart. Coffee and cookies, and listening to the rain. ☕️ 🍪
Love how you find enjoyment from the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee and the shelter of your van on a rainy chilly day. Take care!
Love your channel. I'm binge watching. Don't let the negative people and comments affect who you are. I love it. I'm a retired truck driver and enjoy looking at the places you travel. Like seeing old friends.
I appreciate that. Thanks Janice
What a sweet man? I love the sound on the van. Thank you for taking us into your life living in a van. I am watching from Australia
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you
Some malls have free garage parking that would offer protection from bad weather.
Yes, I addressed this a little later in the vlog
Here in Australia, shopper parking is time limited to stop commuters leaving cars there all day 🙃 it’s enforced by idiot security ppl (emergency services rejects/wannabes)…
The sound of the rain was so lovely
SEEMS SO COZY IN THE VAN WITH THE RAIN OUTSIDE ! !
ALWAYS LOVED A COZY SPACE ON A RAINY DAY ! !
Thanks Alice
I just love this video!!! Spending the whole day in the van, coffee ☕, rain on the roof storm, cooking 🍳. A man after my own heart ❤️😊😊😊😊❤
You should have more subscribers cause your awesome❤
Aww, thanks Charlotte
I agree. Scott is a really nice humble guy who will continue to grow his channel over time. 👍🏻👍🏻
Really enjoyed this weather laden visit. Calming. Humor. Eats. Snacks. *** Yes, if the head is covered but the toes are cold, time to put the heat on! *** Was reminded to be grateful for my smallness - I can still pretty easily pass from the front to back / back to front of my mini-van (no need to go outside). But if I were taller it might not be so easy.
These ProMaster City vans are a little narrower than a regular minivan. I kind of forget about the size difference between the two
Just a Static man living in a dynamic world.
What a beautiful day!! Seriously, love the rain!
It was a good day
Stay safe scott
I do love hearing the rain come down on the roof 🌨
Your voice is so soothing and then the rain 🌧️ sounds in the background 💞
Thank you
While you live your best life nested in your tiny mobile dwelling the same challenges exist for you as the next person who travels and shapes their lifestyle in a van. You face each element of the environment strategically. Your prepared and comforted by the nuances of your van design and make it home. You have successfully incorporated and embraced can life and made it work when the weather is good or poor. You figured it out. You seem content and squared away with your lifescape. That's something alot of people who have an apartment condo or sticks and bricks home don't have in the way you do. Good for you!
I spent almost 40 years living in uncomfortable circumstances. That past experience has shown me just how fortunate I am now
You did well with your cabin fever! I was on You Tube for the entire day and night watching Ryan Hall Weather reporting all those tornadoes that hit yesterday March 31, 2023. What a strange massive group of storms. I like hearing rain. I'd have had to take a nap. Cookies and Coffee, there you go! :)
OMGOODNESS, you reminded me of a time I was lost in Texas. Seemed like nothing around for miles. Till found a different rest area next to an abandoned building. The rain was coming down hard, like this video. Did the best I could and even put my emergency brakes 😆. The sound of the rain was so calming I even was rocked to sleep with the van swaying. I actually slept peacefully
Cup of coffee listening to the rain great video thanks for sharing
I'm from Sacramento... so a NorCal girl. I agree that NorCal and SoCal feel like completely different states. I also agree that Santa Cruz and Capitola are fantastic places. What's not to love....Good weather, ocean, redwoods, cool people. 😎
I'm from Southern California, Santa Cruz is one of my top CA cities. Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, all favorites. Greetings from Palm Springs...🌴🌵🌴🌵
Your Cookie rationalization is impeccable.
I love Polenta with spaghetti / pizza Sauce and melted cheese. Mmmmm
I just love how you talk yourself right into things. I do the same. Plus, you pretty funny.
Yeh! Yes coffee is always needed. The rain sounds so great on the roof. Coffee, rain, cookies...how much better can it get 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Love watching your channel. I have learned so much from you.
Thanks Teresa
😋 yum yum ☕ reviews thnx Scott safe travels 💖
Good video, nice you got out for a walk in the heat of the mall. Coffee and cookies, oh life’s rough, LOL keep safe!
Greetings from Epsom Surrey, UK😎. Thanks for sharing your day… Santa Cruz.. surfed there for first time 1990.. then upto Portollo, and Quincy. Happy memories…. STAY SAFE OUT THERE
Scott you could look for underground parking to get out of wind& rain 👍🤞🙌🙏🇺🇸🌅🌄✌️🌞
I hate wind. Makes me anxious. But I love the rain. You're looking cozy and calm in the midst of all that wind & weather. 😊
Good for you, I am always getting teased because I don't put a lid on my travel mug. And I do it for that exact reason, it taste better to me when I can smell it while I am drinking it.
I’ve been getting older videos from you pop up on my feed today. I click on them and I’ve already given you a thumbs up, which means I’ve watched them. I’ve been rewatching. 🥰
Aww, Thanks. Not sure if you know how much that helps. So an extra thanks to you
You do a great job with your videos. Very interesting.❤
Hi scott! I just discovred your channel! I am from L.A. and left in 1963, and feel the same as you about returhing. I love to hear the raiin oh your Van, and like you., as you seem to be gentle man with kind eyes. I enjoyed watching and listening to you go about your day. I would love to see your very first vlog! FYI I am a Black lady! Leona
Hi Leona. My first videos were pretty rough but they’re still up.
Thanks so much
Scott, what about riding out the storm in an indoor mall garage? I did that when I got caught in South Florida during a hurricane. Thank you for the great videos!
As I explained in the vlog, I parked outside to get solar power.
I parked in a shopping center once near a movie theater, and a tornado came through, filled the parking lot with hail and a flash flood of rushing water. I thought I was going to die. 😅 Your best bet is to park as close to the concrete wall of the building as you can get.
That weather means one thing in my world…NAP!!!
Good coffee & yummy cookies on a bleak day. All cosy and warm, quiet and snug. Listening to the soft pitter-patter of rain on the roof. This video is a mood, and I'm here for it :)
I love in the rain videos like this , thank you for sharing 😊😊😊😊
That for sure would be a long nap day for me. Not even sure my lights would come on all day.
I so enjoy your sense of humor 😊
"See it has my name on it" 😂
The last time I got a severe weather warning the rain stayed on full blast with heavy winds and off and on lightning and thunder. i parked close to the side of a. Walmart building that lessened the wind shaking my van. I was expecting a knock on my 🚪 but none came. When
I woke up there were 4 cars parked in back of me. Later that day a police car passed he gave a thumbs up I did the same and he drove off.
In snow my favorite is the lower level of a large multi level hospital parking lot I park fairly close to the elevator I have a handicap placard and handicap spots are near the elevators. I have met 2 other van lifers and we keep in touch and have spent. 2 snow storms together Its great when they shut the city down no cars are allowed on the roads.
Maintenance crews come around and brush the snow off all vehicles and plow the driveways its a win win situation. If people are stranded Im told the hospitals have places to stay until the severe weather is over.
Right on Scott. Another great video. I really love your " rain" videos. Thank you for what you do.
That was really interesting. I love hearing the rain on the roof. Thank you. X
I've lived in a car, a van in the rain and I love it, helps me sleep. Cindy
I was traveling during severe weather one time. I saw tornadoes in distances and got off interstate and ended in small town. Everything was locked down tight. I parked the van between two brick buildings, in a small alley, until weather cleared. We ended up safe. Tornado missed town, but hit cars on interstate. Be safe out there!
I have watched many of your videos and what I see as a common theme is a kind, considerate human being, you like to have time alone to think about what life is about, your plan to travel and work as you can, is solid, because you can work at any age in any job, pride is what you have, you take care of your needs, now that is a great place to be in life, and hope you get more to take care of van issues.
Thank you
LOL!! Looks like a regular cookie size to me. ;)
Aww,Palenta! The Italians in World 2 eat that with Tomato Sauce!🌞👍✨
I listened to all ads as an appreciation for your work.
Aww, Thanks Roz. That really helps
@@StaticCamperVan does youtube pay you more if we watch the adds in full.
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@@ianm5249 that’s not an easy question to answer. I’m also not supposed to talk about it. The easiest answer is to say that the algorithm prefers longer view times
Uploaders aren’t supposed to talk, but I can. He only gets paid if the commercial is played all the way through. The first week of December 2022, they started playing double but shorter commercials with the first one mandatory. The best way to support a channel you like is to let the commercials play. Also subscribe and take the time to go through and make a small positive comment for each video then give all the rest of the comments a thumbs up. This may take you 5 minutes per video. Viewer/subscriber enthusiasm is definitely noticed by the algorithm and helps push a channel to the front page which begets more views and subscribers. Hours of watch time is king, but everything helps. I have heard of viewers who mute their device and turn it face down while the commercials play, but I would never condone that.
@@PedroNord Thanks Pedro, its good to know how best to support a great TH-camr.
This was 3 months ago. Hope that you're enjoying the weather, much more now.
I would just kick back and do some sewing or something creative, and sip my tea, and listen to the rain, all day. Possibly watch some you tube, as well. A beautiful rainy day is gift... In my eyes.
🥀🌸💝💮🤗🥸💮💝🌸🥀
Kind of scary. I'm relieved that you're o.k!
What a relaxing video! Thank you!
Uncle Eddie cookies are amazing and I did not know the those cookies at trader joes was made by same company. They are also very good
Hey Scott be safe out there and have a great week and weekend thanks again for sharing your video here from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎
Great job, thank you
Yay, I just bought my first bottle of Yellowbird. So excited to try it, a man after my own heart I hope I love it as much as you. Thanks for introducing it to us
I hope you enjoy your Yellowbird too!
Hi Scott I been watching your videos for a long time ,but this is the first time I make a comment ,I really enjoy your videos you are so down to earth and honest,it is pleasant to lessening to you , thank You for the nice entertainment.stay safe ,
Well Thank you Terry. I appreciate you watching
Thank you for your company.
Aww bless u scott keep warm and safe
Omg u remind me of my husband and when I saw u put the nutritional yeast on your food I couldn’t help but laugh, he’d be perfectly happy with Van life too he’s always talking about it . Thanks for sharing your videos just subscribed.. 😀
You are one cool cat!
Crazy every time I watch I want coffee crazy
Two small cookies equals 1big cookie….gotcha!😉👍
just found your channel Cooking Oats for Breakfast. Always cooked mine the day before. Bring to boil with oats already in, give it a stir when boiled, put lid on and take off gas then cover with a thick cloth. it will cook on its own over night. it turns out solid and a clean pan. i put mine in a microwave to heat up, but i guess you'll use the pan.
In warmer weather, I will soak oats overnight and heat them briefly before eating. But there isn't any reason to heat or cook oats that have soaked overnight.
I just watched your video , and I have to say, I was absolutely captivated by the scene. There’s something incredibly cozy and serene about drinking a warm cup of coffee while the rain gently taps on the windows of your van . It felt like a perfect winter moment, and the view was simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing that slice of tranquility with us. Keep up the amazing work!"
Thank you
I lived in LA and Orange County before moving the SF. I worked with a few other former SoCal people. Our little joke was, "There's a feud between LA and SF, but LA doesn't know it."
Fellow nomad here. Also a fellow aero press lover. I’ve been enjoying your videos recently, thanks for sharing ✌🏼
Hey Thanks ☕️👍🏼
Hi, I also live in my van. When ever there is a severe storm which could possibly damage my van, I have solar panels and a roof fan/exhaust, I drive into a covered parking garage until it is safe again. My van is small like yours.
Please be safe !! ✌
Wao I love your smile.😊😊😊 Your videos are so calming. The way you speak and coffee. I love coffee.
Big respect how you live! You truly go for it! Admirable 🙏
Awesome, video log, diary, journey... small van but so well layed out... goes to show how much space you really need.... thx +1 sub
Like the way you are so detailed with your day. Since this is a thought process for me so far it actually will help me make up my mind whether to try boondocking or not. Thank you for posting about your van time.
Love your channel xx
Thanks Susan
You've reminded why I need to shop at Trader Joe's again.
LOL, you really should have buttoned two bags of those cookies
I like that you’re health-conscious. I’m wondering if you use stainless steel cookware and t-pot. Aluminum coolkware is said to leech aluminum into our food while heating.
I have a couple of videos showing my cookware. Here’s one about the pan I use for almost every meal: th-cam.com/video/UsmtB0r-sBQ/w-d-xo.html
I love your sense of humor. The rain sounds so refreshing 😊 be safe n God bless
If you need more protection, try parking in a car wash stall. I live in okla. When we get hail or wind we would park there. Also check if any places have underground parking. Like malls or office buildings.
Thanks for the tip on polenta. Had heard the name before but didn’t know what it was. Will pick some up for my future camping trips to try👍
You’re a sweet gentle soul.
Made me smile when you said you’d finish that bag of cookies “tonight” lol I gotta go buy them now!!!! Justify eating two now!! You are adorable I love your videos! Just found you! Keep them coming!
Santa Cruz is „Hippie“ Central. You won’t find better health food and natural anything anywhere. 🤩 It IS a great small town. I’m not at all surprised you fell in love with it. 🤩
You drink alot of coffee ☕️ I drink 3 times a day is so luscious 😊 . Love your videos you show everything you have amazing. 😊
You seem like a nice guy,please don’t let me down and be a narcissist lol😂all the best from johnboy Sheffield England Great Britain
So relaxing Scott love the mug my dad was polish ❤
Please be safe!
Hey, your close by. Stay warm,safe and dry. The cookie looked good. Always, nice to see a new video. 😊 I got out on Wednesday, and it was wet,windy and cold. Couldn't wait, to get back home. Into my pj's and warm heater.
I hope you are keeping warm Scott. Just saw this video.
Great video Scott guess not much you can do when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate lol. That polenta looked so good. Your right about malls I think we are about the same age when I was a teen hanging at the mall was so much fun. Game room, record store. Etc etc
I’m in the East but yes high winds.. rain and a lil thunder. Trees down as well. Take care of you!
Loved the video. Warm greetings from Australia. Safe travels
Every time you make coffee I want to make it too so I'm having mine right now while I'm watching your video! I admit I am a coffee addict! Got to go find me some cookies to go with it! Haha!
On bad weather days, maybe staying at a public library would be a little calmer.
So nice to hear you talk . You have a soothing voice
Thanks Norma
Not sure what's the best, go in the mall or stay in the van, I'll have to check...
I really like it when u went to sf CA when i lived there i loved every minute of it i also like how u like to eat cookies.
Yours is definitely a different drummer, Scott -- many are the videographers who uncreatively present a rainfall soundtrack as ASMR . . . but you fidget in the cold gray day and speak of stir crazy and comfort food. Cheer up -- I just picked up a pair of rubber boots (my first since 4th grade) because I will not voluntarily submit to the vagaries of prolonged bad weather. Of course now the atmospheric rivers will probably cease entirely, but I will still gladly employ the boots while using the power washer!
Awesome video