YAKIMA EXO GEARLOCKER CARGO BOX AND SWINGBASE HITCH - MAKING LIFE BETTER ON THE ROAD - LIFE IS GOOD!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2024
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FOOD PLAN FOR WOMEN (FOR REDUCING)
BREAKFAST
1 Protein
1 Grain
1 Fruit
LUNCH
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Fat
DINNER
1 Protein
1 Vegetable
1 Grain
1 Fat
PROTEIN
4 oz. meat/poultry/fish
2 eggs
2 oz. hard cheese
4 oz. cottage cheese (plain)
8 oz. yogurt (plain, no added sugar)
2 oz. nuts/seeds/nut butters (no sugar)
6 oz. beans (legumes)
4 oz. hummus
2 veggie burgers
4 oz. plain tofu
4 oz. tempeh
GRAIN
4 oz. cooked rice, potato, quinoa (or any cooked whole grain)
4 oz. corn or peas or winter squashes
2 oz. oatmeal or oat bran (weighed dry, before preparing with water)
3 rice cakes
FRUIT
1 piece of fruit (apple, orange, banana, peach, etc.)
6 oz. loose or diced fruit (berries, grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, fruit salad, etc.)
2 oz. dried fruit (raisins, dates, apricots, etc.)
VEGETABLES
16 oz. cooked or raw or a combination of both
including summers squashes
including avocado and olives, used sparingly
FAT
1 Tablespoon oil (olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil, vegetable oil, coconut oil, etc.) (any oil)
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine (no sugar in ingredients)
CONDIMENTS (with meals)
free to use mustard, vinegar, spices, lemon/lime, cinnamon, pam spray, herbs, soy sauce, fat free broth or stock (unless you find yourself abusing any of these foods)
AVOID
flour
alcohol
sugar, artificial sweeteners, all sweeteners
see this article for all ingredients that are sugar:
Secret Sugars: The 56 Different Names for Sugar
www.virtahealth.com/blog/name...
Always open and close box from the centre. Opening from one end will eventually twist fasteners
fortunately, it doesn't open unless you open from the center!!!!
I love the “the light finally dawned on Marblehead”…. Cracks me up. I love it and the cost to have the hitch installed is wonderful. I couldn’t find anything cheaper than $750. But I didn’t check with U-haul so I just might. I love how authentic you are, no perfect video just real life problem solving. I was also thinking cook top for you. 😊😊 OR a table so you Renee and Laura can do that cup challenge to your Hearts content!! 😂😂
haha!! I think you may need to be from New England to understand that saying!! yup, it was a good deal, my mechanic's price was way higher!! they did a fine job!! oh yes, it would be a great table for the cups dance!! 😂🤣
It looks Sharp too!!!
Love the new addition to your van Lulu. I just had a hit and tow bar added to my bus and I had a hitch grate that will hold my generator and my 20lb propane tank to run my Mr Buddy heater in the winter. I'm so thankful for the guy that I found to do it.
Just a few more mechanical parts to fix and I can finally get out on the road on a real trip.
As always sending you vibes of Blessings and Love for your continued adventures on your journey through this life.
So cute when you came out of the box. That sure is a clever, secure and sleek storage box system! They should sponsor you. Lol
I know, huh? they just got a load of free advertising! only because I just love the system!!!
@@LulusWay64 you seriously have me wanting a box like that. Next purchase you make, tell the manufacturer to mail products for free because your eloquent spokeswomanship of their products is better than anything they could come up with! I love LuLu!!!! 🤩
I mean, what other old lady is going to jump out of their cargo box? LOL 😂😂🤣
When the doors are open maybe create an canopy that goes from one door to the other for extra shade. Maybe even a material that attaches with magnets to the doors
Aww Lulu so happy for you, you sure deserve it! Lol "Lulu in a box"! 😅 Fun for the whole family! 😉💗
When you popped out of the new box, I thought yay Lulu added a guestroom!
hahaha!! perfect idea!!!
I whooped out loud😂
Nice addition to your homes on wheels. You have to remember it’s there when backing up. 😊
yes, I have a backup camera!! YAY!!
I love all the tips and tricks you provide and show. I'm getting my van ready to roll soon
hello John!! I'm glad you enjoy my videos!! enjoy your van, it's a whole lotta fun!!! 😊
Perfect addition and so grateful you had UHAUL do the installation 🥳🥳🥳 Great addition for your travels 🥳 Thanks for the inspiration as always 🥰
Hi Lulu. Your box storage is very nice. The hitch installation from your service person was done nicely. I can’t wait to see you on the road with your storage box. 💕🤗👏
I love it LuLu!! Excellent choice. Loved that you got in the box for a surprise. Can’t wait to hear all the benefits you enjoy with your new addition. 🤗🙏🏻🤗
thanks!! I will keep you posted!!!
Omg, I was waiting to see how you were gonna close those doors!!! Sitting on the edge of my seat!! What a great system!! Def on my bucket list!! 🙏🏻😘💞💞💞
Glad you bought the Hitch Tightener. Once everything is installed the design makes it so easy to swing away. Looking forward to your review after you’ve used it for a while.
Lulu, I’ve been researching for one of these EXO Gearlockers for my Travato when I came across your review. Thanks for giving us a look at the product! And, I’m so happy you left the whole bit with the door in there! The minute you put that box on I was trying to figure out how you were going to get yourself out of that pickle! 😆
Thanks again, and safe travels!
I seriously love how you share everything with us…. I love your new “cellar” lol
yeah, I got me a cellar!!! 😊
Well, that is just awesome. It amazes me how you learn all these things so easily. Don’t forget your keys in the back. I think you threw it in there.😅😅
thanks!! yeah, I threw all the keys in a little bin in the back of my van. I'll need to find a good spot to keep the keys handy!!
I was on the floor when you popped out of that box! But the doors were even funnier! You are a funny lady!😂💜
hahaha!!! my son was dying, I didn't tell him I was going to get in the box and he was like "what are you doing?" LOL LOL
the doors? what can I say? oblivious!!! 🤣😂
@@LulusWay64 😂🙃🤣
I kept telling you shut the doors Lulu before you put the box on. You didn’t hear me😅. Glad it’s such an easy fix. It’s going to be a great addition to your little buggy! You tweak it better and better!! Went Monday to the Gathering Place and thought of you by the slides and willow tree!
I was wondering how many knew before I knew!! LOL oh, the Gathering Place!! such a lovely space!!! 💕
Lulu, you never disappoint 😊 life happens and we figure it out. Thanks so much supplying the link for the Croc sandals, scooped them up and they’re brilliant. I haven’t gone a day without them. Always love your videos,keep smiling 😊😊 ❤
yes, the crocs are brilliant!! they are my daily go-to!!! thanks for writing!
great a little pricey/ALRIGHT/thanks much
That adds a lot of storage space and working space for outside the van. Thanks for sharing your installation. I have been thinking about getting something like that. I like how it moves out of the way of the doors. but remember to close the doors first! LOL I have to research installing a hitch on my 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan.
I found the best deal was at UHaul, they install them right there!!
So enjoy your fun demo. You are what we woukd call here in NZ "A REAL DAGG" That yakima swing hitch is on my dream wish list ❤
This changes everything! So much space, and you can carry all your extras that will make your camp a luxury!
OMG !! I killed myself laughing. What a great idea!
Hi Lulu
Good luck with your van. Hope you are having a good day today
That’s a cool cargo box. Love to see these reviews. You really have to be mindful of that box back there but I never had issues when I had a bike rack that stuck out in the back or years ago when I carried a bike on top of the roof and had to be mindful of not pulling into the garage with the bike on the roof. Can’t wait to see you load it up. Seems like a recliner would be too big but you must know it would fit. The one I have looks big. Anyway it’s great, Yakima makes great stuff.
Looks great Lulu, that’s going to be so convenient 🤗🥰🙏🏻🇺🇸
That looks great!
That was hilarious!!! That is an awesome accessory.
Fantastic storage box and demonstration 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💞
That is a splendid device! LOVE IT! So useful and multifunctional!
Congrats!! I love it!!❤
easy peasy lemon squeezy! Nice addition.
Hi Lulu, I love your new cargo box.
Thanks for the laugh!
Been waiting for this 👏 very interested! Love and peace from Australia as always Lulu 🦘😘
Well worth the money! You'll get a lot of loot stuffed in that box. Most items are lightweight anyway, just bulky. You can do some "house cleaning" and put things in the box that are in your van now. You might want to put extra reflectors on the back of the box for added visibility
Love it Lulu!!!!!’
That's is going to be great addition you will be able to have room for things so useful hope you really enjoy it. Be careful stay safe
Marvelous!
How exciting!! I can’t wait to see how much stuff you can pack in that! I love all your upgrades and tweaks! Keep’em coming!
Nice hitch Lulu. The umbrellas fit well in there.
Congratulations! I love it.
That was a cool video. Live the new addition to your tiny home on wheels
Thanks for sharing your lovely journey with us Miss Lulu.
Always watching you.
Really enjoyed watching you problem solve. 🙂
Awesome addition. The extra counter space will add to your outside experience
That is going to make such a difference for you traveling. Awesome!
I agree!! so excited!!
Yes anyone who is a nomad needs one of these wooohooo❤
The top of that bin would be a great outside counter top space...
That's going to be such a nice addition.
Hi Lulu from San Diego! That box is sooooo rad!!!! I'm gonna have to get one for my Prius :D You're so fun and you make me smile!!!!! :D
Alright Lulu looks really nice 😊
You can set your chair up against the doors and put your umbrella up. You can anchor the umbrella to the van so it doesn't blow away. You can put an outdoor shower tent between the doors, too.
It's gonna be so handy and, well worth the expense, for your long trips. You will be able to keep some things in the box, from the van interior, too. The more you use it, the more ideas will come to mind. You remind me of a kid with a new toy. I would be just like you. More fun getting your cargo box in the road. You can carry more water, too. You'd think it was my cargo box, for crying out loud.
Don't forget meal preps and leave toying with the cargo box, for after😀
Heather 🇨🇦
haha!! thanks for sharing in my excitement!! oh yes, food prep always comes first. right when we finished filming it was dinner time and I came in and enjoyed my dinner. I still haven't checked to see how I see out back with my rear camera, nor have I test drove it with the box on. food first!!!
@@LulusWay64
Food prep, comes first, then play time.
Keep talking to us about things that could be concerning so one of your viewers can offer suggestions although, you discover things for yourself, very well, as proven with your door closing issue. While your at home base you will iron all the kinks out and tweak where you need to. By the time you hit Florida you will be saying...no problemo!
You have much to be grateful for and think, if you had not made a serious commitment to your health, ten years ago, would you have been having so much fun.
You took care of your health and now you reward yourself in so many better ways. Good for you, Lulu.
Heather 🇨🇦
yes, the rewards of taking good care of yourself are HUGE!!!
you are soooo.... funny. lulu in a yakima box!!!! 🤣congrats!!!! nice addition.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼enjoy! continued travel mercies and blessings.🕊
Thanks for sharing 🌄🍀🧡🐝😊
Wow! You’re gonna enjoy that!
for sure!!!
Mrs. LuLu you RoCk😊🎉 love the vidoe congrat🤙 many blessing
Hi Lulu! You are so fun to watch! The Marblehead thing cracks me up too🤣🤣🤣
That’s the neatest hitch/storage thing I’ve ever seen!
Stay safe! Love to you♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
not sure if everybody would get the Marblehead joke, ya may need to be from New England!!! 😊
Very cool, Lulu! It seems like that additional storage will be a very big deal, so worth the cost. Love, LouLou
it's a lot less expensive than a bigger van!!! YAY!!
What a wonderful box. Practice your parking now❤
That box seems so much handier than on the roof of the van.
yes, I agree. you just get the extra length in the vehicle but my little van is short so I think it won't be an issue parking!!
It doesn't look like its centered on the back of your van. Probably not a big deal but that's the stuff that drives me crazy. I like everything centered
haha! I'm not certain if it's 100% centered, I didn't notice. but it's centered enough!!
You are a nut job for sure, cracked me up when you popped out of your box😂
LOL!!
I love the entire set up for the hitch , arm, and cargo box. It is beautiful! I love that it will be very useable on a he top too! How cute about the door! I am looking forward to seeing it and you in a couple of weeks.
oh, I look forward to seeing you too!!!
Oh Lulu I like using that white tarp over my open back doors. I actually used magnets to hold to roof and on doors to secure. Not bungees. Love your videos.
You may need to have air lifts put on back of van. Because of the added weight? Not sure I heard other people say it’s a good way and some also added larger tires for easier clearance?
Ask your mechanic he will give you good information.😊
The pickle maneuver!
Love it!
You got me LuLu!
Very nice!
Nice!
#Grateful 🙏 love you guys, thank you, #mahalo
Ha Ha, your funny, you fit😅. Simple enough. Lots of room, yeah! Had a thought, could you attach a cargo net on the (inside) top for small items? Super idea, thanks for sharing!! 🥰
Great idea!
Awesome I like and be interesting see about later putting on my vehicle
If you weigh it down too much it’ll change your gas mileage, of course but also it will change the handling of your vehicle. it’s very doable. Just want you to be aware of the weight back there. I screenshot the prices and plan to get the same set up. It definitely covers everything you want in a cargo box. Thanks for figuring it out for us. Lol. That was fun to watch.😊❤️
there is more I want to share above this cargo system that I forgot to mention, stay tuned!! yes, there is a 100 lb max. for items in the box.
To bad things like your back up alarm won’t work anymore along with your back up factory camera! And there is a sacrifice of parking in tight spots! Maybe you can mount a small inexpensive wireless backup camera?? Maybe around the bottom of the swing out bar??
Ooh, it swings out..... I was wondering , "how will she move that thing/" Very cool.
I love it how your son, our favourite camera man...says nothing and just watches you figure it out.
Made me giggle.
Love the new addition.
Might take a bit of getting use to reversing.I cant remember where u put your reverse camera.
Hope it doesnt impede it.
So much extra space.
You cracked me up when u where inside it.
Your a hoot😂
he's just laughing at me the whole time!!! when I jumped out of the box he almost fell over!!! my back up camera is right there beside my license plate. I can still use it, just have to adjust it!!
😂 love how you are with your kids.
I'm the same with mine.
My son and daughter are my best friends😊
Lu in the Box!!! You crack me up Lu Lu.😂😂😂😂
haha!! yeah, ya just never know what you'll get with this kookadoodle!!!
Hi Lulu. I was thinking about you today...wasnt sure where you were (last time I checked in you were headed to Iowa) and I was concerned about all the tornados and you out there in your van. Glad to see you're safe at home. P.S. this whole video I was like OMG LuLu shut the doors first , Shut the doors!! lol. glad you didn't edit it out. we all do silly things. Love your cargo box and how happy you are with it :)). Take care, Randy
I was wondering if anybody knew about the doors before I did!! lol thanks for writing Randy!!
You designed your little van for your needs, IMO..$1500. is a good price for what you want, and it will serve you well ..A great addition that will add to your traveling experience. It may take time to get used to remembering it's back there when parking. THANKS for sharing.
hi Janet! yes I agree $1500 is a lot less expensive than a bigger van!! it will be nice to have the additional space!
That was fun😄
Maybe put a wireless camera on the box to help in backing up
I have a camera on the back of my van, so I'm all set!! YAY!!
When I have back doors open and it is sunny I put either my umbrella sitting on top of doors or put a white tarp across the top of doors and bungee down. Actually I prefer the tarp because it gives a lot of shade. Love your new box. Safe travels. Take care.
if the back doors were my only entrance to the van, I would figure it out. but with the other entrance, it's no problem. in fact, I always prefer the side entrance.
I’m glad you made that video. I have been debating about getting one. It does look really big and I’m wondering about the impact it will have while you are driving, seems to stick out a lot. Looking forward to hearing more about it
I don't notice any difference when I'm driving, none whatsoever!
The camera person was biting their tongue 😂
lol now the fam won’t have to spring for a casket after you’re gone
LOL 🤣
AWESOME! Are you getting a pool from the Dollar Store? 😂🤣
😂😂😂😂
hahaha!!! when I'm traveling with Luanne, she'll need to understand that she can't be filling up my cargo box with Dollar Store stuff!! LOL LOL
@@LulusWay64 😀
Now that's a nice setup! It certainly will help carry those items that you want. Are you able to use your backup camera? One thing I'll have to remember on my van. 😎😎
my back up camera is located right in there with my license plate. so I imagine I will still be able to see out back. I haven't tested it yet.
Now I'm wondering if you could put one of these on a minivan! Very cool!
oh, absolutely!! Jan from Butterfly Tracks TH-cam Channel recently put one on the back of her minivan. that's where I first learned of this cargo box!
@LulusWay64 That's amazing! I've been so worried thinking I could only get solar on the roof or a roof box, and I really need both! This means I might have the option to have both! The box will just be on my butt instead. Thank you for telling me! 🤗
Omg..Lulu..i almost peed myself when u came out of that box😅and then when u couldnt close tge van doors😅that was epic..its an amazing addition🎉 ur 1 smart lady❤
🤣😂, I'm a nut!!! LOL
@@LulusWay64 so am I😂😂
I'm blonde and saw that coming..😂 😂 I have a handicap ramp that attaches to my Subaru...I can't lift it so I leave bricks piled up (to back up to when I take it off) that are level with the hitch...easy to back up to to put it on or take it off...just store it there...
I was wondering if the doors would close with it on there. Learning curve! 😂
Lulu you scared me popping out of the box, don't give anyone ideas😂
Cargo Box is great addition, good size too! Love it!
I don't think you should've demonstrated, laying inside the Cargo Box. In my lifetime, I watched many solved, unsolved crime on Detective, 48 hrs. & Dateline. You may have given someone an idea🤦
✌️🤣
haha!!! I just wanted to be sure a body would fit in there, not for any reason in particular!! LOL LOL
I'm already 22 ft long😂 I think I'd have to have a camera on the end of it with the little warning bells and whistles going off😂😂 I love it and just fill it up❤❤
Love 💕 and light to all 💕. ❤😊
You were so cute inside the cargo hold hahaha😅😅😅😅😅
haha!! nut job!!
How does it feel when you drive? Can someone behind you see it well enough in the dark? Maybe some reflectors on it? It’s cool.
yes, it need reflectors, for sure!! but I think my tail lights and your headlights would lite it up enough. but I plan to get stick on reflectors. I have not driven yet with it on!!
When I finally get a van I will most certainly be adding that hitch and cargo box. Will the hitch and box affect your backup camera?
my back up camera is located right in there with my license plate. so I imagine I will still be able to see out back. I haven't tested it yet.
Will tires be high enough to avoid the mounting & box from bumping on the road? Love the box.
it seems far enough off the ground to me!! see in photo? it seems high enough!! time will tell!!
I wud have a piece of wood cut to fit inside the box or lid , to put on the cargo holder for a cook counter top