Hi everyone! Thank you for watching! I just wanted to comment about the C-Head link not working. What I have gathered from previous comments was that their company went under, but I am not able to find online whether that is what happened. It did take 3 months for me to receive mine, and they told me originally only 3 weeks. They did reply to my concerned email saying it was because their company was moving. So maybe the move was unsuccessful and they're no longer in business. I hope that the people who had ordered before the website went down are still receiving their order. However, I don't want to endorse a company that is screwing people over so I am removing the website link from the description box. It is very upsetting because this toilet was awesome. Cheaper than the Nature's head by a lot and all of the parts can be found at your local hardware store. (Instead of having to buy the expensive replacement parts from the company themselves.) I'm so sorry I wasn't aware the company wasn't doing business anymore, and I hope the people waiting for their toilet still gets their order. That's some sketchy business. Xoxo
Nobody is going to hold you responsible for a company not responding, & thx for posting what you know. I am surprised since as a marine company they dived because it has been a good product.
C-Head is out of business --- we bought one in June and they kept stringing us along --- then their website disappeared so PayPal refunded us last week.
Earlier this year when I was in the hospital I couldn’t use the shower, so they had me use that type of wipes. When I was going home they gave me all the packages, opened or not that had been brought into my room since the hospital rules were they throw EVERYTHING out & sanitize the room as part of C-19 protocol. Since then I have been using them on the road traveling in between stops with full fledged showers 🚿 & baths.
We loved our c-head. It is the easiest toilet to clean of all of them out there. I did have to pee in a different bucket because it always went inthe compost, but looking at yours it looks like they changed the shape of the seat, we bought ours in 2020. You are amazing
Good Morning and what a beautiful view you have in your back yard.I'm so happy to hear about the toilet.Never thought I'd ever type that in my life or be so interested in a toilet 🚽 in my life.😉🤣
Although you’ve had a ruff few days with Joey and the other dog, I can see calm in you. You look so much at peace. So glad you back doing what you love.
I used large magnets from Harbor Freight to attach my tarp to van so I could have an awning (on poles outside). I was so sick of dealing with broken stuff and I started finding ways to have/use things without power. Anything and everything. Good luck kiddo! Tickle Joey for me.
Good to see you back on the road. What an awesome view. I'm glad Joey is doing better. Thanks for your honest review of the toilet. Sorry about your awning. Safe travels.
Thank you for another great video. We have 3 different vehicles that get used for traveling, so we got the Keltey Sideroad tarp. The tarp goes together really quickly. It fits back in the bag with room to spare. If we put it up on poles you have to purchase those separately. I second the lady who mentioned you really have to stake out the poles on awnings with lines and stakes. A poncho makes a great privacy tent when you can't set one up... I actually used a porta potty in a rest area parking lot with an IKEA poncho on. The restrooms were all locked and there was no natural cover. I did feel a little funny sitting out in the open, but when you got to go you got to go. I'm so glad Joey is feeling better. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Safe travels.
I went from a rv toilet to a home made composting toilet and I'd never turn back . I thought it stink . Nope . I thought the bucket would get poo on it . Very rarely in the past two years . I use it always and not public toilets instead . I use it the same I would a toilet and in two years not a problem. RV toilet I had I had problems . Frozen sewer and it stunk specially when I drove and you have to find somewhere to dump and drive in for it ... never would I turn back . I poo 💩 in a bucket and loves it lol 😆 Oh and cleaning wipes are better than baby wipes . Facial makeup cleaning ones are great when your in the gritty kinda windy dusty places .Wipes are life when your a nomad ... Love watching ya . Love your back on the road .
Shower suggestion... I use two shower curtains attached to my rear lift gate using magnetic clips, overlapping them so one protects the interior of my SUV and the other protects my modesty, a folding bamboo "bath mat", a rechargeable pump with a spray nozzle and a collapsible bucket. You can use your pressurized sprayer thingy instead. Usually I heat most of the water with a 5 gal solar shower bag but usually only put 3 or 4 gallons in it. I don't use the bag to shower (the spray thingy on those just suck), only to heat the water, pour into the bucket, and usually supplement that with a kettle of boiling water because who doesn't love hot showers 😂. I had to cut some length off the shower curtains so they don't hit the ground. Much roomer than using a privacy tent like the ones you kept having destroyed last year. Showers whenever I want/need and only use about half a gallon of water per shower, almost a gallon if I wash my hair as well. I funnel water left in the bucket back into the solar shower bag (the pump has to stay submerged so I always have more water than I use in the bucket). Everything purchased for this setup was less than $100. Eco friendly body wash/soap and shampoo/conditioner necessary, of course. 😊 Just a thought if you want to lower shower costs over the long term. The aquatic center in Las Cruces has/had $1 showers so there is that... Love seeing that part of New Mexico again and so happy to see Joey is doing much better! ❤
GREAT video! The first in-depth and honest review have a composting toilet I have seen. I have a homemade somewhat composting toilet in my minivan and wouldn’t give it up for anything. You’re right, they are a game changer. I’m so glad Joey is up and running almost back to his adorable self.
Wow. I'm shocked that poo didn't stick to the walls of it. I never knew that. Nobody I watched ever mentioned that. Cudos to you for discussing in more details. Love your videos. Sorry about awning. I use vinegar to spray in my funnel. Ill try your idea. I just use rubbing alcohol and napkin to wash my dishes, it saves water.
your laundry sitch is universal, lol. as for the storage part, try rolling your apparel and put them in your bins & dont lay the rolls flat, but standing on the coil -if that makes sense. you may find you can see EVERYTHING in it, without digging and messing up the works.
What a beautiful spot!! I'm sorry about your awning. I'm in Quartzsite now and if you need someone to look at your awning my guy is here who's helped with my van build and I could see if he could look at it for you. Just let me know. I'm working here for the winter so I'll be around. Nice to see you back on the road. Hope to be able to meet you and Joey. Safe travels
Great video and thx for the update on Lil ‘ Joey ⭐️so happy he’s doing better 💙 Also the shower / clean and poop report was very informative !! Looks like all is well there and beautiful scenery . Enjoy and be safe 😇
Hey sweetheart,I just want you to know I have been praying for Joey,I always love when I see your videos and all the beautiful places you go,God bless ❤️
😊 I’m so happy you’ve found a private well built composting toilet 🚽 ✌️😀 I love composting toilets & I ABSOLUTLY love how you built your into your van !! ROCK ON 😊🤘 Thank You for all you share ❤ ✌️😎
I can totally relate to the laundry thing. Spending so much time away from my home base where i have a washer and dryer, I have learned to appreciate what a blessing they are. But, it hasn't made me any better at putting clothes away after they are washed and folded. lol! A note on hair washing...and showering. I am currently at our off grid cabin in the Yukon. I have NOT had a shower, or washed my hair for a month. And I am not smelly nor do I have greasy hair. (I have long hair BTW). Our society has decided that daily showers are a necessity. What a waste of water! To stay clean up here where every drop of water has to be brought up from our lake to the cabin, I don't use water. Baby wipes are perfect for wiping down the 'moist' areas, and for an all over wipe down ever so often. For my hair, I use cornstarch baby powder. I find the dry shampoo expensive and it doesn't work as well. I put baby powder in my hands and scrub it into my scalp. It absorbs the oil. I do this usually before bed, then in the morning go outside and give my hair a good brush. My hair is all clean and not greasy looking at all. Also, the longer you leave between washing your hair, it adjusts itself (our bodies are amazing!). Even when I am at home and have a lovely big claw foot tub to soak in, I don't bathe more than once a week, if that. That's just my 'promo' for saving water!
I feel the same about daily showers. It uses SO MUCH water. Even when I’m at home and not travelling in my van, I do spot washes with a cloth rather than shower. I also find my skin hates lots of water, so it’s better all ‘round.
@@coralieofjumpwithnofear Great minds! I always think when summer roles around and everywhere there are rules about when you are allowed to water your lawn...why not when you can shower or take a bath?? I'm pretty sure they use much more water than your lawn and garden! lol!
@@HoneyandMe Right?? As for hair, I have brightly coloured hair, so I don’t wash it until my hair dresser does for a new colour. For cleanliness and control of oils, I use a salt solution (water and a tiny bit of epsom salts) to wet my scalp and it keeps oil under control. Same here with how your hair and scalp gets used to managing itself rather than having all the natural oils stripped out regularly and then doing its best to get back to some kind of equilibrium before the process is repeated all over again.
@@coralieofjumpwithnofear Your water and salt solutions sounds intriguing! I'd like to try that! Just checked out your channel and subbed! Your in the land down under! (Huge Men At Work fan from the 80s! lol!) My youngest daughter deserted Canada for an Aussie boy friend 1 1/2 years ago. She and he will be home for Christmas, so I'm super excited for the holidays! Your hair looks so cute, btw!
@@HoneyandMe Aw, thanks (for the sub and the compliment about my hair)! I decided to try it based on the fact that people who swim in the ocean a lot don't seem to get greasy hair, combined with the 'ocean waves' trend for hair, so I looked up a recipe on how to make it at home, as I started from there. It seems to take about a full 24 hours to really take effect (if i let my hair get too lank), and definitely only spray it in your roots. I experimented one time with spraying it on the length of my hair as well, and it dried out my hair way too much. It took a good few days to recover. LOL! 🤣
I've got two big gym bags. One holds socks and underpants and towels. the other has shorts and shirts. I stack the shirts and shorts at the laundromat and everything else goes into the laundry bag. No further sorting or folding required. The soft luggage can be crammed anywhere, used as a pillow.
Good morning! I’ve been watching your journeys for a year now. I’m so glad Joey is better! I live in Las Cruces, NM. Great shots of the Organ mountains! You are an inspiration and I hope I get to start my own van journey one day. Happy and safe travels to you and Joey! 😊
Good morning! ☀️have you tried going to the nomad channel cheap RV living bob runs the channel a super nice guy they help people repair things or help in anyway with making your space comfortable inside and out. They might be able to help with the awning
I just moved to Virginia after living in Las Cruces, NM my entire life and the moment i saw the time stamp on your video, before you mentioned where you were, I knew exactly because of those beautiful mountains 🥹 you just made me so nostalgic. Thank you !! ( a few weeks ago, I said I hated that city because of the bad experience I had (heartbreak) but after watching your video, I started crying because of how much I actually miss my city) now I’m living in Harrisonburg, Virginia, hope you come visit the shenandoah National park one day, its so beautiful ❤
Good to see you back on the road again. I love your view also, I have the same view, I live here in Las Cruces. I've been watching you since you were here the first time. Enjoy your time minus the darn wind.
Thank you Chantelle & Joey for brightening my morning. Love that the toilet and wipes are GREAT! Sorry about your awning, it' ll get fixed soon though, I know it. Love that Joey is doing so well, love you guys.
Great news that your new toilet is working out! Joey looks great 💕 I agree that awnings should get tied down even when it doesn’t feel that windy, I’m sure someone will be able to help get it fixed up a bit 🥰
I get my shower wipes from Dollar Tree for $1.25 for 10 wipes. Then I get deodorant wipes from Dollar General in the $1.00 Section for 30 wipes for $1.00. They are enriched with coconut oil and shea butter. I really like them. There is no aluminum added to them.
I saw someone take a normal tarp and he bought some telescope poles or adjustable poles and he made his awning using this method. It looked easier than the one you purchased.
Your toilet update is very useful. When I saw you washing dishes I remembered seeing that on my first video, of yours, I watched. So many just wipe thing down but you can't beat soap and water. I do want to caution against using scented products in bear country. Happy trails! And good boy, Joey, taking your meds and feeling better. 👍🇨🇦😎🐾
I am so happy to hear that Joey is feeling better!! I will admit I was a little freaked out yesterday, until I saw your message about not being able to post a video. Thanks for the info on the potty cleaning stuff. I just have a bucket with a handicap toilet seat (it's just higher). I can see the pet bedding helping to keep the bag much lighter, and hey who wouldn't want a spritz of essential oil? And, I will be looking into those shower wipes as well.
That really sucks about your awning! The wind in the SW does not care. I’ve lost 100’s of $ in the SW winds, no matter how well I tied/weighted stuff down. I think you are right, someone at Quartzite will help you fix it. Let us know how it goes, I’ve been hesitant to buy another one but I’d also love the shade. Your reviews are always honest! So glad Joey is feeling good. Pleasant journeys & I hope you find good gas prices along the way 💜
You're camped in the same spot we were in two years ago. We, too, have a C-Head. We spray the inside with silicone before adding new 'litter' when we clean it and have found that useful. We have been using vinegar and water on the urine separator but we'll try your suggestion; sounds like a nice alternative. We're glad to see your little buddy is on the mend!
And you saving water. It drives me crazy when people flush their toilet with drinking water when in some countries people walk miles to get their drinking water
I love these little places you show us. The fig may be cold and damp, it might not be good for filming, and I'd rather not drive in it but it sure is pretty.
So glad Joey is better! It’s nice to know your little changes are making van life better for you! I’m Going to get some of those wipes for this homeless couple I donate to. I think it will be better than the little wipes I’ve been giving them. Thanks for the video! Take care of yourself!
I always enjoy your videos. Your channel has always been on target with traveling content, even when you were at your moms home. Despite the challenges of your other van you made the decision to keep on with your travel routine. Im anxious to see where you take us this summer. Im glad to hear Joey is doing better. Hope you can find someone to help you with your awning. It hasn't been that long since you got it maybe they can exchange it after you tell them what happened.
By the way, the same thing happened to my awning except it was an 8 foot awning. A gust of wind tore out the stakes and flipped it up and over my camper. Of course the awning was trashed but also managed to take out my extra large vent. The vent alone was $275 to replace. I put the awning back and have not opened it since!
Hey Chantelle, I’ve gotten some great tips from you, thank you! I got the same laundry bag as you, on your advice😊 I will try the alcohol spray sanitizer as well. so, I’ve got one for you too, I think you might like coconut coir even better bc/ no smell and it literally lasts for months! so glad Joey has recovered!
So good to hear Joey is on the mend. Great the toilet upgrade is working well - such a relief 😉Annoying the awning let you down but hopefully you'll find a fix for it, as I know it's such a bonus to have one.
Hi everyone! Thank you for watching!
I just wanted to comment about the C-Head link not working. What I have gathered from previous comments was that their company went under, but I am not able to find online whether that is what happened. It did take 3 months for me to receive mine, and they told me originally only 3 weeks. They did reply to my concerned email saying it was because their company was moving. So maybe the move was unsuccessful and they're no longer in business. I hope that the people who had ordered before the website went down are still receiving their order. However, I don't want to endorse a company that is screwing people over so I am removing the website link from the description box.
It is very upsetting because this toilet was awesome. Cheaper than the Nature's head by a lot and all of the parts can be found at your local hardware store. (Instead of having to buy the expensive replacement parts from the company themselves.)
I'm so sorry I wasn't aware the company wasn't doing business anymore, and I hope the people waiting for their toilet still gets their order. That's some sketchy business.
Xoxo
Nobody is going to hold you responsible for a company not responding, & thx for posting what you know. I am surprised since as a marine company they dived because it has been a good product.
C-Head is out of business --- we bought one in June and they kept stringing us along --- then their website disappeared so PayPal refunded us last week.
It's ok. 👍
Thank you for the update. I've been trying to find out how to order. Not your fault, you did a great review.
A little advice from an old lady. An awning should always be tied down just in case that wind comes up. I tie mine down with three lines on each side.
Advise away! You did not gather all your experiences without common sense.
Earlier this year when I was in the hospital I couldn’t use the shower, so they had me use that type of wipes. When I was going home they gave me all the packages, opened or not that had been brought into my room since the hospital rules were they throw EVERYTHING out & sanitize the room as part of C-19 protocol. Since then I have been using them on the road traveling in between stops with full fledged showers 🚿 & baths.
WalMart carries the shower wipes. You are right they are great.
Man. New Mexico is crazy beautiful. It doesn't get any better than that. You're a good Mom to Joey. Keep up the good journey.
We loved our c-head. It is the easiest toilet to clean of all of them out there. I did have to pee in a different bucket because it always went inthe compost, but looking at yours it looks like they changed the shape of the seat, we bought ours in 2020. You are amazing
You're giving me a lot of good ideas.Glad to see Joey is doing better. Thanks Chantelle. Safe travels.
So glad Joey is feeling better.
Good Morning and what a beautiful view you have in your back yard.I'm so happy to hear about the toilet.Never thought I'd ever type that in my life or be so interested in a toilet 🚽 in my life.😉🤣
Happy to see Joey eating and doing well 😊
Although you’ve had a ruff few days with Joey and the other dog, I can see calm in you. You look so much at peace. So glad you back doing what you love.
I used large magnets from Harbor Freight to attach my tarp to van so I could have an awning (on poles outside). I was so sick of dealing with broken stuff and I started finding ways to have/use things without power. Anything and everything.
Good luck kiddo! Tickle Joey for me.
Good to see you back on the road. What an awesome view. I'm glad Joey is doing better. Thanks for your honest review of the toilet. Sorry about your awning. Safe travels.
You have such a great way of bringing your viewer into your experience.
Beautiful, beautiful. You are so blessed to do what you do.
You have certainly learned a lot on your journey and it's nice of you to be willing to share the real stuff.
Hey little sis, so happy you're happy with your toilet and that our beloved Joey is doing well.❤️💜💙
Thank you for another great video. We have 3 different vehicles that get used for traveling, so we got the Keltey Sideroad tarp. The tarp goes together really quickly. It fits back in the bag with room to spare. If we put it up on poles you have to purchase those separately. I second the lady who mentioned you really have to stake out the poles on awnings with lines and stakes. A poncho makes a great privacy tent when you can't set one up... I actually used a porta potty in a rest area parking lot with an IKEA poncho on. The restrooms were all locked and there was no natural cover. I did feel a little funny sitting out in the open, but when you got to go you got to go. I'm so glad Joey is feeling better. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. Safe travels.
I went from a rv toilet to a home made composting toilet and I'd never turn back . I thought it stink . Nope . I thought the bucket would get poo on it . Very rarely in the past two years . I use it always and not public toilets instead . I use it the same I would a toilet and in two years not a problem. RV toilet I had I had problems . Frozen sewer and it stunk specially when I drove and you have to find somewhere to dump and drive in for it ... never would I turn back . I poo 💩 in a bucket and loves it lol 😆
Oh and cleaning wipes are better than baby wipes . Facial makeup cleaning ones are great when your in the gritty kinda windy dusty places .Wipes are life when your a nomad ...
Love watching ya . Love your back on the road .
Beautiful backyard view!! Love seeing sweet Joey❤. Is it weird that I’ve been waiting on your review of your compost toilet 😊 safe travels
Shower suggestion... I use two shower curtains attached to my rear lift gate using magnetic clips, overlapping them so one protects the interior of my SUV and the other protects my modesty, a folding bamboo "bath mat", a rechargeable pump with a spray nozzle and a collapsible bucket. You can use your pressurized sprayer thingy instead. Usually I heat most of the water with a 5 gal solar shower bag but usually only put 3 or 4 gallons in it. I don't use the bag to shower (the spray thingy on those just suck), only to heat the water, pour into the bucket, and usually supplement that with a kettle of boiling water because who doesn't love hot showers 😂. I had to cut some length off the shower curtains so they don't hit the ground. Much roomer than using a privacy tent like the ones you kept having destroyed last year. Showers whenever I want/need and only use about half a gallon of water per shower, almost a gallon if I wash my hair as well. I funnel water left in the bucket back into the solar shower bag (the pump has to stay submerged so I always have more water than I use in the bucket). Everything purchased for this setup was less than $100. Eco friendly body wash/soap and shampoo/conditioner necessary, of course. 😊 Just a thought if you want to lower shower costs over the long term. The aquatic center in Las Cruces has/had $1 showers so there is that... Love seeing that part of New Mexico again and so happy to see Joey is doing much better! ❤
Thank you for sharing how it works. You have given the best description of anyone. Great Job!
GREAT video! The first in-depth and honest review have a composting toilet I have seen. I have a homemade somewhat composting toilet in my minivan and wouldn’t give it up for anything. You’re right, they are a game changer. I’m so glad Joey is up and running almost back to his adorable self.
It was the best review! 👌
I agree.
What does toilet like that run in cost?
Wow. I'm shocked that poo didn't stick to the walls of it. I never knew that. Nobody I watched ever mentioned that. Cudos to you for discussing in more details. Love your videos. Sorry about awning. I use vinegar to spray in my funnel. Ill try your idea. I just use rubbing alcohol and napkin to wash my dishes, it saves water.
Hola Chantelle!!! Que gusto verte y a Joey ❤️🐶 gracias por compartir tus vídeos y esos bellos paisajes.
your laundry sitch is universal, lol. as for the storage part, try rolling your apparel and put them in your bins & dont lay the rolls flat, but standing on the coil -if that makes sense. you may find you can see EVERYTHING in it, without digging and messing up the works.
Hi Chantel, I,m so Glad Joey is doing better 😀
A new video from you and Joey is the best way to start a work week!! Safe travels, my friend!!
And I'm very glad Little Man is feeling better!!
Gorgeous "backyard." And wonderful news about the toilet. Good to know.
So happy Joey is doing better and you look much less stressed.
What a beautiful spot!! I'm sorry about your awning. I'm in Quartzsite now and if you need someone to look at your awning my guy is here who's helped with my van build and I could see if he could look at it for you. Just let me know. I'm working here for the winter so I'll be around.
Nice to see you back on the road. Hope to be able to meet you and Joey. Safe travels
You are so cute and real. I was so happy that Russ now has a loving home.
Glad to see Joey looking and hopefully feeling better.😊
Your vlogs are so therapeutic. They make me happy💗 Hello also to Joey💕
So happy Joey is doing better...
Great video and thx for the update on Lil ‘ Joey ⭐️so happy he’s doing better 💙
Also the shower / clean and poop report was very informative !!
Looks like all is well there and beautiful scenery . Enjoy and be safe 😇
Hey sweetheart,I just want you to know I have been praying for Joey,I always love when I see your videos and all the beautiful places you go,God bless ❤️
I’m glad that the new toilet is working
I'm happy to see you out enjoying the sun. Joey's doing okay. Thank you for sharing
😊 I’m so happy you’ve found a private well built composting toilet 🚽 ✌️😀
I love composting toilets & I ABSOLUTLY love how you built your into your van !! ROCK ON 😊🤘 Thank You for all you share ❤ ✌️😎
I can totally relate to the laundry thing. Spending so much time away from my home base where i have a washer and dryer, I have learned to appreciate what a blessing they are. But, it hasn't made me any better at putting clothes away after they are washed and folded. lol!
A note on hair washing...and showering. I am currently at our off grid cabin in the Yukon. I have NOT had a shower, or washed my hair for a month. And I am not smelly nor do I have greasy hair. (I have long hair BTW). Our society has decided that daily showers are a necessity. What a waste of water! To stay clean up here where every drop of water has to be brought up from our lake to the cabin, I don't use water. Baby wipes are perfect for wiping down the 'moist' areas, and for an all over wipe down ever so often. For my hair, I use cornstarch baby powder. I find the dry shampoo expensive and it doesn't work as well. I put baby powder in my hands and scrub it into my scalp. It absorbs the oil. I do this usually before bed, then in the morning go outside and give my hair a good brush. My hair is all clean and not greasy looking at all. Also, the longer you leave between washing your hair, it adjusts itself (our bodies are amazing!). Even when I am at home and have a lovely big claw foot tub to soak in, I don't bathe more than once a week, if that. That's just my 'promo' for saving water!
I feel the same about daily showers. It uses SO MUCH water. Even when I’m at home and not travelling in my van, I do spot washes with a cloth rather than shower. I also find my skin hates lots of water, so it’s better all ‘round.
@@coralieofjumpwithnofear Great minds! I always think when summer roles around and everywhere there are rules about when you are allowed to water your lawn...why not when you can shower or take a bath?? I'm pretty sure they use much more water than your lawn and garden! lol!
@@HoneyandMe Right??
As for hair, I have brightly coloured hair, so I don’t wash it until my hair dresser does for a new colour. For cleanliness and control of oils, I use a salt solution (water and a tiny bit of epsom salts) to wet my scalp and it keeps oil under control. Same here with how your hair and scalp gets used to managing itself rather than having all the natural oils stripped out regularly and then doing its best to get back to some kind of equilibrium before the process is repeated all over again.
@@coralieofjumpwithnofear Your water and salt solutions sounds intriguing! I'd like to try that! Just checked out your channel and subbed! Your in the land down under! (Huge Men At Work fan from the 80s! lol!) My youngest daughter deserted Canada for an Aussie boy friend 1 1/2 years ago. She and he will be home for Christmas, so I'm super excited for the holidays! Your hair looks so cute, btw!
@@HoneyandMe Aw, thanks (for the sub and the compliment about my hair)! I decided to try it based on the fact that people who swim in the ocean a lot don't seem to get greasy hair, combined with the 'ocean waves' trend for hair, so I looked up a recipe on how to make it at home, as I started from there. It seems to take about a full 24 hours to really take effect (if i let my hair get too lank), and definitely only spray it in your roots. I experimented one time with spraying it on the length of my hair as well, and it dried out my hair way too much. It took a good few days to recover. LOL! 🤣
Awesome that you are back on the road.
So excited to hear you are coming to Quartzsite!!!! Hope to meet you and Joey this winter!! ❤️❤️❤️
I've got two big gym bags. One holds socks and underpants and towels. the other has shorts and shirts. I stack the shirts and shorts at the laundromat and everything else goes into the laundry bag. No further sorting or folding required. The soft luggage can be crammed anywhere, used as a pillow.
Good morning! I’ve been watching your journeys for a year now. I’m so glad Joey is better! I live in Las Cruces, NM. Great shots of the Organ mountains! You are an inspiration and I hope I get to start my own van journey one day. Happy and safe travels to you and Joey! 😊
Thank you so much!
So happy to hear about your new toilet, worth a try for me. I fear everyone of your toilet worries as well.
Good morning 🌄
Good morning! ☀️have you tried going to the nomad channel cheap RV living bob runs the channel a super nice guy they help people repair things or help in anyway with making your space comfortable inside and out. They might be able to help with the awning
You are wonderfully real, love sharing your basic journey !😊
Glad Joey is doing better! And that’s awesome about the toilet. Definitely a game changer!
I just moved to Virginia after living in Las Cruces, NM my entire life and the moment i saw the time stamp on your video, before you mentioned where you were, I knew exactly because of those beautiful mountains 🥹 you just made me so nostalgic. Thank you !! ( a few weeks ago, I said I hated that city because of the bad experience I had (heartbreak) but after watching your video, I started crying because of how much I actually miss my city) now I’m living in Harrisonburg, Virginia, hope you come visit the shenandoah National park one day, its so beautiful ❤
Great to see that Joey is doing better 👍. Safe travels and when you come back to Quartzsite, say Hi 👋
Good to see you back on the road again. I love your view also, I have the same view, I live here in Las Cruces. I've been watching you since you were here the first time. Enjoy your time minus the darn wind.
Thank you Chantelle & Joey for brightening my morning. Love that the toilet and wipes are GREAT! Sorry about your awning, it' ll get fixed soon though, I know it. Love that Joey is doing so well, love you guys.
You have the best backyard view.
OMG...what a beautiful view!! Love you two are back on the road.
Great seeing you again. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.
Great news that your new toilet is working out! Joey looks great 💕 I agree that awnings should get tied down even when it doesn’t feel that windy, I’m sure someone will be able to help get it fixed up a bit 🥰
It's just the little things that make you happy. Thank you for the honest review of your potty and that upgrade to your home! Hugs.
I think your brave, I'am 68 and been living in my van for about 8 months.
What A Blessing to see You Both!🙂
Always love your videos. Glad to see Joey looking good. Darn awning. Stay safe.
It just wasn’t Sunday morning without you and Joey
So glad Joey is doing better. He takes his meds so well. He is such a good boy. So sorry about your awning. X
What a beautiful morning!! Thx for the tips on body wipes. Enjoy the journey & I'm glad Joey is better!! 🐾🐾❤
I get my shower wipes from Dollar Tree for $1.25 for 10 wipes. Then I get deodorant wipes from Dollar General in the $1.00 Section for 30 wipes for $1.00. They are enriched with coconut oil and shea butter. I really like them. There is no aluminum added to them.
Nice! I'll have to check those out!
Thanks for the updates. I’m so glad Joey is feeling better. Your toilet sounds like a winner. Hope to see another video soon. 💕
We're so happy Joey's feeling better!!! Sending love from Hawaii!!!
I LOVE THAT PONCHO/SHIRT
Glad Joey is doing better.
Thanks for the tips you share.
Happy trails and safe travels to you two!!!
I love the videos when a quiet day at camp. Lots of useful info in this one as well.
Great vlog information I can use.Thank u.glad Joey is better.
So happy to see you and Joey.💙🐕😀
Love that opening music. Vibe's so positive! ❤❤❤
So glad Joey is better and your new toilet is working out well!
Im here for Joey
He's here for you, too. 💖
Great morning,
A cup of Joe with my fam, Joey and Chantelle🤗
I saw someone take a normal tarp and he bought some telescope poles or adjustable poles and he made his awning using this method. It looked easier than the one you purchased.
So Little Joey is doing better!
Love the vibe you capture and share in your videos.
Your toilet update is very useful. When I saw you washing dishes I remembered seeing that on my first video, of yours, I watched. So many just wipe thing down but you can't beat soap and water. I do want to caution against using scented products in bear country. Happy trails! And good boy, Joey, taking your meds and feeling better. 👍🇨🇦😎🐾
I am so happy to hear that Joey is feeling better!! I will admit I was a little freaked out yesterday, until I saw your message about not being able to post a video. Thanks for the info on the potty cleaning stuff. I just have a bucket with a handicap toilet seat (it's just higher). I can see the pet bedding helping to keep the bag much lighter, and hey who wouldn't want a spritz of essential oil? And, I will be looking into those shower wipes as well.
Thanks for the review on the Sea head. Glad Joey feels better.
That really sucks about your awning! The wind in the SW does not care. I’ve lost 100’s of $ in the SW winds, no matter how well I tied/weighted stuff down. I think you are right, someone at Quartzite will help you fix it. Let us know how it goes, I’ve been hesitant to buy another one but I’d also love the shade. Your reviews are always honest! So glad Joey is feeling good. Pleasant journeys & I hope you find good gas prices along the way 💜
Thank you! I hope so too!😊💖
You're camped in the same spot we were in two years ago. We, too, have a C-Head. We spray the inside with silicone before adding new 'litter' when we clean it and have found that useful. We have been using vinegar and water on the urine separator but we'll try your suggestion; sounds like a nice alternative. We're glad to see your little buddy is on the mend!
What does the silicon do? Is that something you can get from any store??
@@MyBasicJourney, the silicone makes cleaning even easier; nothing sticks. It's available in Big Box stores and hardware stores, probably Walmart.
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Such a pretty place to be. I’m glad Joey is looking well.
And you saving water. It drives me crazy when people flush their toilet with drinking water when in some countries people walk miles to get their drinking water
I love these little places you show us. The fig may be cold and damp, it might not be good for filming, and I'd rather not drive in it but it sure is pretty.
So awesome to see you out living the van life again!
So glad Joey is better! It’s nice to know your little changes are making van life better for you! I’m
Going to get some of those wipes for this homeless couple I donate to. I think it will be better than the little wipes I’ve been giving them. Thanks for the video! Take care of yourself!
I always enjoy your videos. Your channel has always been on target with traveling content, even when you were at your moms home. Despite the challenges of your other van you made the decision to keep on with your travel routine. Im anxious to see where you take us this summer. Im glad to hear Joey is doing better. Hope you can find someone to help you with your awning. It hasn't been that long since you got it maybe they can exchange it after you tell them what happened.
By the way, the same thing happened to my awning except it was an 8 foot awning. A gust of wind tore out the stakes and flipped it up and over my camper. Of course the awning was trashed but also managed to take out my extra large vent. The vent alone was $275 to replace. I put the awning back and have not opened it since!
I haven't opened mine either. That sucks!! Sorry about your vent!
LOL an entire video of pooping and it is all good news! So glad you are liking the toilet and Joey is pooping and feeling better!
Glad Joey is feeling better. I am loving the van pay out now. Did your dad's friend get to look at your car ?
Hey Chantelle, I’ve gotten some great tips from you, thank you! I got the same laundry bag as you, on your advice😊 I will try the alcohol spray sanitizer as well. so, I’ve got one for you too, I think you might like coconut coir even better bc/ no smell and it literally lasts for months! so glad Joey has recovered!
Wow! What a spot!
Yes, I admit I have a laundry chair too.
So good to hear Joey is on the mend. Great the toilet upgrade is working well - such a relief 😉Annoying the awning let you down but hopefully you'll find a fix for it, as I know it's such a bonus to have one.
Joe does look like he’s smiling good puppy good traveling companion