Hello, I saw your video & I used to do a lot of trailer & truck camping. Let me pass on some things that I learned that might help you in your journey. 1) Get stuff you need at a camping store for backpacking. It's small, compact, & light weight. 2)Get splash guards for your truck. It'll help keep you & your rig clean. They work. I know. Also grease your ball & the cup on your hitch. This will help prevent metal on metal grinding. 3) When parking for the night, park headlong into the wind. That way if a storm comes you won't have to worry about a side wind ripping off your camper shell. Plus, if anything comes bouncing towards the truck, since you have a slimmer profile, it might miss you. If it does hit, the front of the truck is reinforced. 4) Use bug spray on the interior doors & windows/ screens openings to help keep bugs out. Use wasp & hornet spray around & on your tires to help keep critters out. Basically, all points of contact on the ground. 5) An inch is a lot of room. Learn how to stack & get used to sand & dirt. Use floor mats to put your shoes on too 6)Air out your sleeping area every morning or often. In an enclosed space the air gets stale. 7)Use a small fan to circulate the air in your sleeping area. This will help prevent hot & cold spots from forming & help prevent condensation & mold & mildew from forming. 8)Use a solid hooded sweatshirt. Draw the hood tight when you sleep to help encapsulate body heat. It can double as a pillow/ dirty clothes holder/ gear carrier. I hope this helps. Great vid, thanks for sharing. Drive safe. 🤠
I know, right! It’s so simple. I saw that hack online and have been using it ever since. Tip- The laundry bags I found were pretty long and it’s kind of hard to get the dishes out of them once they’re done drying. So I sewed up the bottom to make it a little more shallow
yup. i learned the hard way on that one. i have a video about Pros and Cons about living in a teardrop if you’re interested in more: th-cam.com/video/y-a5GdQ4Lh0/w-d-xo.html
Oh cool. Thank you. I wanted to provide a realistic view of what living in a teardrop full time is really like. Washing dishes in the cold is one of my least favorite things. Lol. Having to heat water just to do dishes is a surreal experience.
@@EscapingNormalLife I will continue to follow you! I’m to starting a new channel a few months in the making, but i had my oldest son pass in Aug. I lost my motivation but will soon get back to it! Seeing your channel really helps me. I thought I share that with you!
@@pepyourstepwithambrose9813 i once ran into Nathaniel Wise (a BIG youtuber who’s been on the road for like 5yrs now) and he told me, “the reason i make videos is hopefully to inspires others to get outside and explore the outdoors”. that’s one of the reasons i started a channel. i had a vision for over 20years to be on the open road for a year. i’ve successfully completed that goal and have plans to travel longer. i started a channel to help and inspire others that this lifestyle is obtainable and even if you get out there for a weekend- you’re at least seeing how beautiful this country is. your journey is obviously much more personal and hope it brings you salvation and comfort in the wake of what you’ve been through. but just now this- your journey will help inspire others who may be going through the same hard times. your strength is a light for those who seek it. good luck on your ventures words cannot begin to console what it’s like to loose a child
I have to admit, this dude is very attractive👌🏻 Great info on how to adjust and what to expect with living in a teardrop. I personally can’t wait till I take delivery of my Timberleaf teardrop trailer and take it down to Baja California and just chill and relax but still having the comforts of having a bed and amenities like water to drink or shower and propane to cook and keep warm.
@@Jake.Gentry cost and availability. The Timberleaf, OregonTrail, and allll the others I looked at were a year/year and a half out to build. That’s how many orders they had to fulfill. I was leaving in 4months so I couldn’t wait. I found mine used on OfferUp. A older couple was upgrading, so the cost and the availability was just right. I’ve grown to absolutely love my little home though. You grow into what you have
@@EscapingNormalLife yeah that makes a ton of sense. When I put in my Timberleaf order it was about 17-18 months out but I didn’t mind since I have graduate school. I thought it was maybe some other reason that I hadn’t thought about but it’s good to know they’re all good choices just depends on what’s available.
We have a 2014 Little Guy T@G that we bought new. If you're a minimalist then these teardrops are great! As I get older sleeping on the ground isn't fun anymore. Also, the total combined length of vehicle and camper are under what some mountain roads (e.g. Independence Pass, Colorado) will permit. It's light, doesn't eat as much fuel, easy to handle, on and on I can go. I've tried putting a plastic tub outside the door and then sliding it under the camper. I like the shower cap idea. A few things that we've done are: 1.) Nested cookware. We bought a Wealer's brand set of stainless steel (I hate aluminum) which nests nicely, has a bag to keep it all together. We also got a Wealer's set of cooking utensils, which also comes in a nice bag to compress it all. 2.) I stopped carrying a cast iron skillet and got a carbon steel skillet instead. Kind of a similar effect but is lighter, heats up faster and I think it's more even. Lodge makes good carbon steel, but I ended up using a Debo brand which has a removable handle that reduces the footprint. 3.) I got an all-in-one diesel parking heater which sips both battery power and diesel fuel. I put the heater outside and run the hot air pipe through the window as a temporary setup. I am thinking of taking the bold step of decomposing the all-in-one, and mounting the heater and fuel tank to the outside of the camper with a couple of 3"ish flange to pipe the heat to the interior and then return to the heater. The heater not only warms the interior, but it's also a dry heat and dries out the interior. The downside of the dry heat is that we need to drink more water and use a neti pot in the morning. 4.) I've been looking at netting for storing things like phones, etc. But I might instead a caddy attached to the wall like you have. 5.) We have "Command Hooks" on the interior walls for hanging car keys, hats, etc.
oh yeah! i’ve done a few of those- like the Command Hooks everywhere to hang keys and things. teardrops are fun. however, i’ve decided to full time live on the road for a few years, and the teardrop is quite hard to do that in. so i’m selling mine and upgrading: th-cam.com/video/c-7Utsn8p90/w-d-xo.html
@@EscapingNormalLife My hat is off my bald head to you for doing this. We camp in the teardrop for a week or two maximum. It’s fun, but it can be tough. I almost prefer to boondock over staying at an over-developed campsite. Heck, even our teardrop is basic and doesn’t have AC, hot water, TV, etc. Basic is good. A person camps like this to escape some of the routines, but the compactness of the teardrop, truck camper, van, etc. forces its own routines. Like you said in the video that you linked, it’s nice to have a sofa, a regular stove, etc. Geez, it’s nice having more room to put things without having to think about it.
@@ppainterco haha. yeah, I only boondocks too. I'm not a fan of established campsites. I got on the road to be away from people. not be 50ft from the noisy neighbors who want to bring a tv outside and drink till 2am at their campsite. plus, I hate paying for dirt (paying for a campsite). my teardrop doesn't have any of those things either. its a bed on wheels with a place to cook. thats all. I didnt start traveling so I could stare at a tv screen all day. but to each their own. I just enjoy seeing the world through my own experiences. cheers and I hope you like the channel!
You’re the only other guy I’ve seen who uses the Green Horizon tote/lock boxes. Those things are great! Thought as nails. I have about 18 filled with survival gear, MREs, ammo, and preps for my family. If I ever have to evac, I load them into my truck and trailer instead of my regular camping gear.
those things are great! but to be honest, they came with the trailer when i bought it. i never did see the name of the company printed on them and i always wondered who made em. ‘cause they were tough and leak proof! i always assumed i would have rain get in there occasionally, but nope. i have to get another lock box soon and now that i know the name of em, i know to get those again! thanks for watching and commenting!
@@EscapingNormalLife If they are back in production, they are well worth it. The original company went out if businesses or something like that 10 years ago. I went to every Home Depot in Michigan and bought all I could find. Hadn’t seen them since until A few finally showed up again at a Walmart 2 years ago.
@@adventurefuel5172 yeah, after you reached out, I found them on a google search through Walmart- but they're all sold out. I'm assuming Walmart got every last one of them they could after the company went belly-up and now they're completely gone unless you find someone selling one, used
hey! thanks for the support! well, you’re in luck- because today marks exactly one year to the day that i’ve been in the road. so i’m currently uploading a video where i share a story of my first night on the road and how i literally almost quit DAY 1. lol. enjoy!
@@EscapingNormalLife just finished 24 hr in little guy Idaho vid, liked the shower set up and slide out burner very slick thinking that might work on our 2005, 5 wide little guy...congrats on day 365, amazing milestone congrats 👏👏
@@paulenright oh cool yeah that lil drawer system was super simple to make and it helps keep my 2 burner from sliding all over the place and its easy to set up to cook! it would most def fit in any galley!!
I really enjoy your videos! I know I will only be a weekend warrior, but hopefully get to take longer trips once in a while! Loved seeing your day and organization of the teardrop and bins.
That does look COLD! When you're ready to warm up again, we'll be ready to host you in Texas. Phone mic seems to suit you well, esp if you can cut down the wind a bit.
Lol- thanks man! That morning was probably the coldest yet. I did deal with a night where wind gusts got up to 60MPH. There were several tenters near me that all had to leave at like 3:30am when it hit. That’s been the worst weather so far. I’m headed south again soon though. Lower AZ
That's not a bad way to live they do make a side tent that connects to the teardrop which gives you a little more Outdoor Room but I could do it I want to live in a truck camper just found your channel so I thought I'd sub to it and start binging on your videos hello from New Hampshire...
hello! thanks for the support yeah, i’ve looked at some tent things that go on the back to keep bugs and rain out. i’m actually now looking at trucks and truck campers! i think it’ll be a huge upgrade from this setup. i like the teardrop a lot- but something i could cook in, would be a big step up for me
Teardrops are a hybrid system. If you'er not using awnings, shower tents, & changing annexes. You'er not using the system. It's also helpfull to camp somewhere warmer!
have those things i also was traveling around the country for year from FL to CA to WA to ME & back to FL. so i had limited time and lots of places i wanted to visit in just a 1 year. or else i would have stayed in warmer climates longer when i could.
Oh that’s awesome! Thank you. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be back in TX, for like… years. The one that broke is a shotgun, but i wish I woulda gone the lavalier route. Better quality I think. I glued my broken shotgun one back together. But I haven’t tried it yet. So we’ll see.
i carry bear spray when hiking. much more affective than a pistol. you can miss with a gun. bear spray creates a wall and is something like 90% effective at stopping a bear or large animal. i don’t personally worry about leaving my trailer unattended. i have a series of locks to protect it. it would take a lot to get those off. plus i have a GPS tracker in it, if it does go missing.
i’ve never owned a schoolie, so i can’t say. but schoolies are larger- so sometimes they may have problems getting back on some of the dirt roads i’ve been on
Lol. That’s a good point. I had to look it up. While Dawn has invested millions in organizations dedicated to rescuing rehabilitating wildlife, The Environmental Working Group gave Dawn a ‘D’ grade because of it containing methylisothiazolinone, which is a “High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage”. … Dawn also contains 1 4-dioxane which is considered a groundwater contaminant. Continue reading at dailydelish.us/faq/is-dawn-dish-soap-environmentally-friendly/ | Daily Delish
yeah, there’s a lot of people that do that. they follow the 72° temperature. and just drive wherever it’s around 72. however, i’m only on the road for a year. which sounds like a long time, but it’s not. not enough to drive maybe a few hours out of your way just to get to a different place for weather. the reality is, you can’t travel full time for a year, and completely avoid winter. when i shot this video, i was in NM. i could have ventured south into lower AZ, but then i would have skipped NM and there were some great places to see in NM. and i had already come from TX. so i didn’t want to turn around and see the same thing again. i did, however, turn around and go to NV when i was in OR, because when i got to OR in May, it was still cold and snowing. if i travel longer than a year, and don’t have as much of an itinerary and deadline, like i do now- then of course i’d stay as far south as i could to have as much of a mild winter as possible.
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i’m taking a year to travel the country. i left FL in Nov ‘21. which means, i had the advantage of being in the south during the winter, but it still got cold at times. no matter how you do it- if you you travel for a year, you’re gonna deal with cold temperatures. unless you stay the entire winter in southern FL. the Keys perhaps. however, i started in FL. i didn’t want to go to the Keys. i’ve been to the Keys. a lot. i used to go there monthly as a kid. it’s appealing if this one year travel plan turns into a multi year journey (which i hope to do if i get a job). here’s my video of why i did this, for more context: th-cam.com/video/aJ0nG1WMCTY/w-d-xo.html
Unfortunately a friend bought that for me before I left, so I don’t know where she got it or the brand. It doesn’t have a logo or anything on it. It is pretty neat though. It has a grinder built in and the cup is very well insulated. Sorry- i don’t know the name. Maybe go to Amazon and type in “all in one coffee grinder strainer cup”?
in my water setup- no. i have 2 4gallon jugs that are not connected to any hoses. they are just big water camping jugs. so it’s a solid amount of water and would take a deep freeze to have it freeze inside the jug. since i don’t have hoses where water would collect in small amounts, i haven’t had an issue. then again, i haven’t been in any REAL bad winter colds. it was cold when i shot that video- but it didn’t stay long. And it was warmer during the day.
I have technically 3 water containers. The first one is my favorite- Redcamp 4gallon. The second is one I picked up in Springdale, UT- just outside of Zion National Park. It’s also a 4gallon. And then the final one is just a simple 1gallon water jug from the grocery store.
yeah that’s true had to. i’m traveling for a year. got to put stuff somewhere. i actually have plans on putting up a video soon of how i packed my car for a year long road trip- for those that are interested
hello! i have a video where i talk about how i installed my solar panel (link below)- but now that you mention it- i don’t think i’ve ever talked specifically about my power setup. what kind is solar i’m using, the wattage, the power inverter i’m using, how many watts do i usually use in a day, etc. that’s a good idea. thanks! it’s on my list of ‘videos to make’
Hello, I saw your video & I used to do a lot of trailer & truck camping. Let me pass on some things that I learned that might help you in your journey.
1) Get stuff you need at a camping store for backpacking. It's small, compact, & light weight.
2)Get splash guards for your truck. It'll help keep you & your rig clean. They work. I know. Also grease your ball & the cup on your hitch. This will help prevent metal on metal grinding.
3) When parking for the night, park headlong into the wind. That way if a storm comes you won't have to worry about a side wind ripping off your camper shell. Plus, if anything comes bouncing towards the truck, since you have a slimmer profile, it might miss you. If it does hit, the front of the truck is reinforced.
4) Use bug spray on the interior doors & windows/ screens openings to help keep bugs out. Use wasp & hornet spray around & on your tires to help keep critters out. Basically, all points of contact on the ground.
5) An inch is a lot of room. Learn how to stack & get used to sand & dirt. Use floor mats to put your shoes on too
6)Air out your sleeping area every morning or often. In an enclosed space the air gets stale.
7)Use a small fan to circulate the air in your sleeping area. This will help prevent hot & cold spots from forming & help prevent condensation & mold & mildew from forming.
8)Use a solid hooded sweatshirt. Draw the hood tight when you sleep to help encapsulate body heat. It can double as a pillow/ dirty clothes holder/ gear carrier.
I hope this helps. Great vid, thanks for sharing. Drive safe. 🤠
Great tips! I’m gonna use all of those, thanks!
So easy but never thought of the laundry bag for dishes. Thank you!
I know, right! It’s so simple. I saw that hack online and have been using it ever since. Tip- The laundry bags I found were pretty long and it’s kind of hard to get the dishes out of them once they’re done drying. So I sewed up the bottom to make it a little more shallow
Well organized. Cold to cook. Mirror a necessity.
I love the teardrop, but afraid I might need a larger one to stay inside more when weather is inclement.
yup. i learned the hard way on that one. i have a video about Pros and Cons about living in a teardrop if you’re interested in more:
th-cam.com/video/y-a5GdQ4Lh0/w-d-xo.html
Cool rig! Gives me some great ideas 💡. Thanks for the video!🚐
you’re welcome
thanks for the support!
Good video. I'm not a camper yet and it's nice to see the ordinary things like washing dishes out in the cold. I learned several good tricks from you.
Oh cool. Thank you. I wanted to provide a realistic view of what living in a teardrop full time is really like. Washing dishes in the cold is one of my least favorite things. Lol. Having to heat water just to do dishes is a surreal experience.
I like your story! You will do just fine, keep up the great traveling!
thank you
i’ve come along way from when i filmed that video. but i’m always looking to see more
@@EscapingNormalLife I will continue to follow you! I’m to starting a new channel a few months in the making, but i had my oldest son pass in Aug. I lost my motivation but will soon get back to it! Seeing your channel really helps me. I thought I share that with you!
@@pepyourstepwithambrose9813 i once ran into Nathaniel Wise (a BIG youtuber who’s been on the road for like 5yrs now) and he told me, “the reason i make videos is hopefully to inspires others to get outside and explore the outdoors”. that’s one of the reasons i started a channel. i had a vision for over 20years to be on the open road for a year. i’ve successfully completed that goal and have plans to travel longer. i started a channel to help and inspire others that this lifestyle is obtainable and even if you get out there for a weekend- you’re at least seeing how beautiful this country is.
your journey is obviously much more personal and hope it brings you salvation and comfort in the wake of what you’ve been through. but just now this- your journey will help inspire others who may be going through the same hard times. your strength is a light for those who seek it.
good luck on your ventures
words cannot begin to console what it’s like to loose a child
Thank you…! Yes I will continue to! Again thank you!
I think I’d just get a jetboil and fix my coffee and breakfast inside.
It’s crossed my mind!
Maybe a butane stove for instant coffee and oatmeal. Though butane doesn't work well when it's too cold.
Thanks for sharing your journey, very inspiring...
Thanks for Video. Nice to watch someone enjoying Life.
Thanks for your support!!
I have to admit, this dude is very attractive👌🏻
Great info on how to adjust and what to expect with living in a teardrop. I personally can’t wait till I take delivery of my Timberleaf teardrop trailer and take it down to Baja California and just chill and relax but still having the comforts of having a bed and amenities like water to drink or shower and propane to cook and keep warm.
Oh I love Timberleaf trailers! That’s the one I was looking at before getting my Little Guy. Have fun in it!!
@@EscapingNormalLife that’s awesome! Thank ya- I certainly will try once I receive it. What made you make up your mind on the teardrop that you chose?
@@Jake.Gentry cost and availability. The Timberleaf, OregonTrail, and allll the others I looked at were a year/year and a half out to build. That’s how many orders they had to fulfill. I was leaving in 4months so I couldn’t wait. I found mine used on OfferUp. A older couple was upgrading, so the cost and the availability was just right. I’ve grown to absolutely love my little home though. You grow into what you have
@@EscapingNormalLife yeah that makes a ton of sense. When I put in my Timberleaf order it was about 17-18 months out but I didn’t mind since I have graduate school. I thought it was maybe some other reason that I hadn’t thought about but it’s good to know they’re all good choices just depends on what’s available.
We have a 2014 Little Guy T@G that we bought new. If you're a minimalist then these teardrops are great! As I get older sleeping on the ground isn't fun anymore. Also, the total combined length of vehicle and camper are under what some mountain roads (e.g. Independence Pass, Colorado) will permit. It's light, doesn't eat as much fuel, easy to handle, on and on I can go.
I've tried putting a plastic tub outside the door and then sliding it under the camper. I like the shower cap idea.
A few things that we've done are:
1.) Nested cookware. We bought a Wealer's brand set of stainless steel (I hate aluminum) which nests nicely, has a bag to keep it all together. We also got a Wealer's set of cooking utensils, which also comes in a nice bag to compress it all.
2.) I stopped carrying a cast iron skillet and got a carbon steel skillet instead. Kind of a similar effect but is lighter, heats up faster and I think it's more even. Lodge makes good carbon steel, but I ended up using a Debo brand which has a removable handle that reduces the footprint.
3.) I got an all-in-one diesel parking heater which sips both battery power and diesel fuel. I put the heater outside and run the hot air pipe through the window as a temporary setup. I am thinking of taking the bold step of decomposing the all-in-one, and mounting the heater and fuel tank to the outside of the camper with a couple of 3"ish flange to pipe the heat to the interior and then return to the heater. The heater not only warms the interior, but it's also a dry heat and dries out the interior. The downside of the dry heat is that we need to drink more water and use a neti pot in the morning.
4.) I've been looking at netting for storing things like phones, etc. But I might instead a caddy attached to the wall like you have.
5.) We have "Command Hooks" on the interior walls for hanging car keys, hats, etc.
oh yeah!
i’ve done a few of those- like the Command Hooks everywhere to hang keys and things.
teardrops are fun. however, i’ve decided to full time live on the road for a few years, and the teardrop is quite hard to do that in. so i’m selling mine and upgrading:
th-cam.com/video/c-7Utsn8p90/w-d-xo.html
@@EscapingNormalLife My hat is off my bald head to you for doing this.
We camp in the teardrop for a week or two maximum. It’s fun, but it can be tough. I almost prefer to boondock over staying at an over-developed campsite. Heck, even our teardrop is basic and doesn’t have AC, hot water, TV, etc. Basic is good.
A person camps like this to escape some of the routines, but the compactness of the teardrop, truck camper, van, etc. forces its own routines. Like you said in the video that you linked, it’s nice to have a sofa, a regular stove, etc. Geez, it’s nice having more room to put things without having to think about it.
@@ppainterco haha. yeah, I only boondocks too. I'm not a fan of established campsites. I got on the road to be away from people. not be 50ft from the noisy neighbors who want to bring a tv outside and drink till 2am at their campsite. plus, I hate paying for dirt (paying for a campsite). my teardrop doesn't have any of those things either. its a bed on wheels with a place to cook. thats all. I didnt start traveling so I could stare at a tv screen all day. but to each their own. I just enjoy seeing the world through my own experiences. cheers and I hope you like the channel!
You’re the only other guy I’ve seen who uses the Green Horizon tote/lock boxes. Those things are great! Thought as nails. I have about 18 filled with survival gear, MREs, ammo, and preps for my family. If I ever have to evac, I load them into my truck and trailer instead of my regular camping gear.
those things are great! but to be honest, they came with the trailer when i bought it. i never did see the name of the company printed on them and i always wondered who made em. ‘cause they were tough and leak proof! i always assumed i would have rain get in there occasionally, but nope. i have to get another lock box soon and now that i know the name of em, i know to get those again! thanks for watching and commenting!
@@EscapingNormalLife If they are back in production, they are well worth it. The original company went out if businesses or something like that 10 years ago. I went to every Home Depot in Michigan and bought all I could find. Hadn’t seen them since until A few finally showed up again at a Walmart 2 years ago.
@@adventurefuel5172 yeah, after you reached out, I found them on a google search through Walmart- but they're all sold out. I'm assuming Walmart got every last one of them they could after the company went belly-up and now they're completely gone unless you find someone selling one, used
Someone posted "buy a jet-boil and cook inside" when it's cold, save money, most Walmarts have the equivalent...so much cheaper
So happy to have found your channel ... looks like we have some binge watching 👀 to do🤸🎥🇨🇦👋
hey!
thanks for the support!
well, you’re in luck- because today marks exactly one year to the day that i’ve been in the road. so i’m currently uploading a video where i share a story of my first night on the road and how i literally almost quit DAY 1. lol. enjoy!
@@EscapingNormalLife just finished 24 hr in little guy Idaho vid, liked the shower set up and slide out burner very slick thinking that might work on our 2005, 5 wide little guy...congrats on day 365, amazing milestone congrats 👏👏
@@paulenright oh cool
yeah that lil drawer system was super simple to make and it helps keep my 2 burner from sliding all over the place and its easy to set up to cook! it would most def fit in any galley!!
I am warming up to those. It's kinda like taking your bedroom with you on the road :)
they are cool! lots of possibilities with them!
I really enjoy your videos! I know I will only be a weekend warrior, but hopefully get to take longer trips once in a while! Loved seeing your day and organization of the teardrop and bins.
thank you
I’ve lived mostly full time in a ‘73 scamp for 5 yrs. Get a buddy heater!
oh, i have one!
That does look COLD! When you're ready to warm up again, we'll be ready to host you in Texas. Phone mic seems to suit you well, esp if you can cut down the wind a bit.
Lol- thanks man! That morning was probably the coldest yet. I did deal with a night where wind gusts got up to 60MPH. There were several tenters near me that all had to leave at like 3:30am when it hit. That’s been the worst weather so far. I’m headed south again soon though. Lower AZ
That's not a bad way to live they do make a side tent that connects to the teardrop which gives you a little more Outdoor Room but I could do it I want to live in a truck camper just found your channel so I thought I'd sub to it and start binging on your videos hello from New Hampshire...
hello! thanks for the support
yeah, i’ve looked at some tent things that go on the back to keep bugs and rain out.
i’m actually now looking at trucks and truck campers! i think it’ll be a huge upgrade from this setup. i like the teardrop a lot- but something i could cook in, would be a big step up for me
Teardrops are a hybrid system. If you'er not using awnings, shower tents, & changing annexes. You'er not using the system. It's also helpfull to camp somewhere warmer!
have those things
i also was traveling around the country for year from FL to CA to WA to ME & back to FL. so i had limited time and lots of places i wanted to visit in just a 1 year. or else i would have stayed in warmer climates longer when i could.
Best wishes.
New subscriber here!
Like your rig 👌
hey!
thanks for the support!
If you come back to Texas I have both a cavalier mic and small shotgun mic you can have as I don't use them anymore.
Oh that’s awesome! Thank you. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be back in TX, for like… years. The one that broke is a shotgun, but i wish I woulda gone the lavalier route. Better quality I think. I glued my broken shotgun one back together. But I haven’t tried it yet. So we’ll see.
I hate sleeping bags. I use a 90% wool army blanket and a duck down doona on top of that.
i second that
in my next setup- i think i’m gonna go with real blankets and a real bed!
Great Video!
thanks!
Looks like you needed another subscriber, so I hooked ya up.
you completely did hook me up! you can’t see it- but there’s confetti and balloons falling from the ceiling
You’re so organized! And I just subscribed too
thank you for the support!
Do you carry a weapon when hiking and do you worry about leaving your rig unattended?
i carry bear spray when hiking. much more affective than a pistol. you can miss with a gun. bear spray creates a wall and is something like 90% effective at stopping a bear or large animal.
i don’t personally worry about leaving my trailer unattended. i have a series of locks to protect it. it would take a lot to get those off. plus i have a GPS tracker in it, if it does go missing.
Easier to boondock with a pick up and teardrop or a schoolie?
i’ve never owned a schoolie, so i can’t say. but schoolies are larger- so sometimes they may have problems getting back on some of the dirt roads i’ve been on
Where did you get the water jug ? Looks like a good one.
where else? amazon 🙃
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I dry dish. Very little water
Isn't dawn dishwashing detergent safe for the environment? I mean, they clean wildlife with it after an oil spill.
Lol. That’s a good point. I had to look it up. While Dawn has invested millions in organizations dedicated to rescuing rehabilitating wildlife, The Environmental Working Group gave Dawn a ‘D’ grade because of it containing methylisothiazolinone, which is a “High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage”. … Dawn also contains 1 4-dioxane which is considered a groundwater contaminant.
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Apparently Blue Dawn is biodegradable and contains no dyes or synthetic fragrances
Why don’t you follow the sun and head somewhere warmer, if possible during winter :)
yeah, there’s a lot of people that do that. they follow the 72° temperature. and just drive wherever it’s around 72. however, i’m only on the road for a year. which sounds like a long time, but it’s not. not enough to drive maybe a few hours out of your way just to get to a different place for weather. the reality is, you can’t travel full time for a year, and completely avoid winter. when i shot this video, i was in NM. i could have ventured south into lower AZ, but then i would have skipped NM and there were some great places to see in NM. and i had already come from TX. so i didn’t want to turn around and see the same thing again. i did, however, turn around and go to NV when i was in OR, because when i got to OR in May, it was still cold and snowing. if i travel longer than a year, and don’t have as much of an itinerary and deadline, like i do now- then of course i’d stay as far south as i could to have as much of a mild winter as possible.
Where did you get the mosquito nets for the doors?
Amazon. They’re just regular full size door nets that I cut down to for the trailer.
Homearda Magnetic Screen Door - Full Frame, Fits Door Up To 34x82 Inch www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCUOG82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_3GTNR4SHWEQX1F1QQGYD?psc=1
How did you get the reflecix window covering to stay up? What about how you keep the door screens up as well? Thank you. I have a tiny tear drop up here in Maine! Love it
Why not live where it’s warmer?
i’m taking a year to travel the country. i left FL in Nov ‘21. which means, i had the advantage of being in the south during the winter, but it still got cold at times.
no matter how you do it- if you you travel for a year, you’re gonna deal with cold temperatures. unless you stay the entire winter in southern FL. the Keys perhaps. however, i started in FL. i didn’t want to go to the Keys. i’ve been to the Keys. a lot. i used to go there monthly as a kid. it’s appealing if this one year travel plan turns into a multi year journey (which i hope to do if i get a job).
here’s my video of why i did this, for more context:
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Would a low level beach chair allow you to sit inside the camper?
i actually picked up this small ‘bleacher seat’ at Walmart and with a cushion underneath it to help make it more comfortable- it’s not bad.
Ozark Trail Extra Wide Stadium Seat with Hooks, Black
thx for your share, sir. How do you take shower?
Good question. I just happen to have a video about that: Teardrop Q&A: How Do You Shower
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I use local gyms $20.00/no.
@@mickeynolan1559 that's fantastic！
Gym membership s $20 no.
Try ontario canada minus 16 degrees...then u know what cold feels like
yeah- nooooo thanks
lol
How much does your teardrop weigh?
The dry weight on mine is 1,000lbs
What did you use to make the pour over coffee? Link please!
Unfortunately a friend bought that for me before I left, so I don’t know where she got it or the brand. It doesn’t have a logo or anything on it. It is pretty neat though. It has a grinder built in and the cup is very well insulated. Sorry- i don’t know the name. Maybe go to Amazon and type in “all in one coffee grinder strainer cup”?
@@EscapingNormalLife found it on Amazon! 🤗
You didn't talk about the pee bottle 😐😂😂😂😂
I think it speaks for itself 🤣
Does the water freeze?
in my water setup- no. i have 2 4gallon jugs that are not connected to any hoses. they are just big water camping jugs. so it’s a solid amount of water and would take a deep freeze to have it freeze inside the jug. since i don’t have hoses where water would collect in small amounts, i haven’t had an issue. then again, i haven’t been in any REAL bad winter colds. it was cold when i shot that video- but it didn’t stay long. And it was warmer during the day.
@@EscapingNormalLife thanks for the reply. All the best in your adventures!
What size are your water containers and where did you find them
I have technically 3 water containers. The first one is my favorite- Redcamp 4gallon. The second is one I picked up in Springdale, UT- just outside of Zion National Park. It’s also a 4gallon. And then the final one is just a simple 1gallon water jug from the grocery store.
REDCAMP 2.1/2.8/3.2/3.4/4/4.9 Gallon Portable Water Container with Spigot, Water Storage Camp Water Jug for Camping Outdoor Hiking a.co/d/8tLSSNZ
Coleman 5 Gallon Water Carrier , Blue a.co/d/hDwmXet
Dude has a lot of stuff in his car. So, not just living in teardrop, but car too.
yeah that’s true
had to. i’m traveling for a year. got to put stuff somewhere. i actually have plans on putting up a video soon of how i packed my car for a year long road trip- for those that are interested
@@EscapingNormalLife That is awesome. So, you have an entire rig, between the car/storage and the sleeping/cooking areas.
Why don’t you tell people WHERE you are?
Sometimes I do. I do “update” videos every once in a while
Updates in California with Me and My Teardrop Trailer
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Full time means 20 yrs. Your a chump.
it’s spelled “you’RE”
with an ‘RE’
as in “you are”.
who’s the chump
Speaking of chump, have you looked in the mirror lately?
@@Gail-gf7km you’re 10, aren’t you
@@EscapingNormalLife don’t quite understand your comment, but I was replying to Steve C.
I missed the info about the solar panel for energy while boon docking 🤔🛻🚗🌄☀️⚡
hello!
i have a video where i talk about how i installed my solar panel (link below)- but now that you mention it- i don’t think i’ve ever talked specifically about my power setup. what kind is solar i’m using, the wattage, the power inverter i’m using, how many watts do i usually use in a day, etc. that’s a good idea. thanks! it’s on my list of ‘videos to make’
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