Downsides of Having a MiniVan as your Camper Van ( Things I Wish I Knew Before Minivan Camping)

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  • @anitasimmons3599
    @anitasimmons3599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for this video. We stopped and camped overnight at a RV spot with our minivan, I guess being older, we didn't worry about what all the people around us thought. We really loved having really clean rest rooms with showers and a great picnic table. We use parks to get out and stretch or walking during the day. We loved that we could park in downtown Omaha, go eat,and walk around and not have to worry about high clearance or how wide the roads were. With 2 older adults a minivan is tight, but we love the gas mileage. The minivan also fits in our garage at home and even a class B van will not. I look forward to your prose of the minivan video. Thank you again for taking the time to produce this video. Safe travels.

    • @madisonraetogo
      @madisonraetogo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes the gas mileage!! I couldn't afford many trips if I had to use diesel

    • @theressamyers6112
      @theressamyers6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m leaning a lil more I’m liking a small bus I’ve seen some great builds mini vans I love Crome & Cruze Crome is quite entertaining for 1 , 2 Cruze jk anyway great video thanks 🤩

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for your fun video ... informative & charming. I have a friend who's downsizing from a Class B van to a minivan & she's currently camping in a tent ... can't WAIT to find her minivan!
    Hey ... Get a rooftop carrier or a storage container that fits into a hitch receiver on the back of your van for WAY more storage .... it won't hurt your "stealth," a lot of ppl who drive their minivans just as family cars have a Thule box or similar storage on top of their vans.

  • @AdventureGearTV
    @AdventureGearTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video! Absolutely agree that you need to stay on top of cleaning any messes. The space doesn’t leave any room for it. Don’t feel stressed at the campsite.

  • @jamescarroll0615
    @jamescarroll0615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You're winning with parking and mpg.

  • @candacelemming858
    @candacelemming858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a work in and progress and as soon as you have time to get a bit more organized, it'll make a huge difference. I'll be watching. 😊

  • @Gimo76
    @Gimo76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am looking at getting one of those tents to use on occasion that attach to the back door for when the kids come along and we’re in a camp ground. I just found you thanks…I subscribed.

  • @tblmt
    @tblmt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad you know about stretching!

    • @madisonraetogo
      @madisonraetogo  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      its the best!

    • @tblmt
      @tblmt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@madisonraetogo absolutely! Self massage is also amazing!

  • @zkat13
    @zkat13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Madison's baaaaaack!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I love my minivan. I'm not going for secret stealth though. I camp when I can. And she's comfy. Marci realized how comfy they were, I would have got one years ago.

    • @madisonraetogo
      @madisonraetogo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mini vans are the best! honestly, it was a struggle trying to come up with a list of cons 😅

  • @silindarobertson8366
    @silindarobertson8366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched a lot of these kinds of videos but, you’re the first one that actually made me laugh out loud!! Congratulations your one of God’s favorite lol love your videos

  • @gracechapel4912
    @gracechapel4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Madison’s BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LOTStreets
    @LOTStreets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I urban camp and never had a problem going out to a park and stretching my legs or just go to the mall or Wal-Mart or trails or whatever... Just have to be a little flexible and adapt to life style, but not everyone can do this life and it's harder for solo female for sure as far as safety.

  • @cherbear1996
    @cherbear1996 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm disabled n my minivan works perfect for me..I get out n move daily but in my van everything is right where I need it..I'm not a clotheshorse but I love small kitchen gadgets n stuff n that takes up space..my van is total no build but I'm about to chg that after 2.5 years..had a big conversion van..loved it to live in..cumbersome n heavy to drive...prefer my mini, but a tad more space would be nice..mines also older so no stow n go room..be safe happy travels..

  • @davidpeterson5135
    @davidpeterson5135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madison's back!!

  • @Dot0011
    @Dot0011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to figure out stealth pop up roof.

  • @LOTStreets
    @LOTStreets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have an SUV and no i don't ever feel out of place any where because other peoples feelings and opinions don't live free in my head. Could care less what anyone thinks.. But that's just me.

  • @menofairy
    @menofairy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your video... Such great humor....

  • @daveoswalt519
    @daveoswalt519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madison is back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @billjones6106
    @billjones6106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved the video. Thanks

  • @theressamyers6112
    @theressamyers6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Girl shelf’s, curtains you are off a fantastic start the best of your adventures 🇺🇸💜🇨🇦 stay safe woman 🙏🦅🙏

  • @Maritza_8223
    @Maritza_8223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video !!!!💕💕

  • @sweetbabysean
    @sweetbabysean 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    def need to make sure you can sit comfortably in the back of your van! you gotta fix that! im 6 foot and can sit up in mine. just fine. what kind of bed are you using.

  • @peteherrera1502
    @peteherrera1502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buy a Roof rack and a roof carrier for storing stuff

  • @theressamyers6112
    @theressamyers6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omgosh I totally love your humor I enjoyed your sarcasm lol 😂 funny 😁

  • @stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314
    @stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very truthful vid. Thank you.

  • @angelmission
    @angelmission 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol cute video. I think Mini Vans are cool as campers. I'm thinking mini van or class B.

  • @grannyonthego8752
    @grannyonthego8752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madison’s back
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @getlostgary9380
    @getlostgary9380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would prefer outfitting a cargo trailer (maybe 7'Wx12'Lx6'H - maybe a 6x10x6) - but it limits stealth camping to a degree - so I'm still considering a van for that reason. But a trailer is a great option if you're not doing a lot of stealth and don't want to buy a bigger van. Also, if your vehicle has a catastrophic break-down - you can buy another one, while keeping your home intact.

  • @gildasteves3341
    @gildasteves3341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maddy!!!love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @theremnants73
    @theremnants73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U must be the cutest Van lifer on YT 😀 You look like Mandy Moore

  • @theressamyers6112
    @theressamyers6112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha 🤪 you are very intertaining thanks for the smile god bless your heart 💜 until the next video or mine 🤣👍🤩😎

  • @hauk3839
    @hauk3839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gas mileage. Low maintenance. It is a cargo van family van. I love mine. As you use. You find the stuff you can live with out

  • @FindingMyMuse
    @FindingMyMuse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Madison’s baaaaaaaasasack! 🤩🤩 Cute video! 🤙👍😍

  • @ruggedkingdragon
    @ruggedkingdragon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha 🤣🤣 thank you for this video,

  • @LOTStreets
    @LOTStreets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    See.. This is why i don't use tripods, set it up.. Pick it up.. Relocate.. Because i don't got that type of patience lol all my videos is going to be FPV going forward unless it's on time lapse 😂

  • @hissonggirlmoni5706
    @hissonggirlmoni5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Van topper?

    • @hissonggirlmoni5706
      @hissonggirlmoni5706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      PS. If you try and have the. Same color of bins and blankets and such… even it it’s just 2 or 3 things, your area will seem a bit more balanced. Don’t be afraid to grab some paint or spray paint. The more things coordinate, the less clustered an area will look. Imo. God bless you.

  • @simplyrise5217
    @simplyrise5217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God's favourite?😳I'm God's favourite? How did you know?😱🤣

  • @bugithehun
    @bugithehun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you got into minivan "business" for a wrong reason..you expected the wrong things.. it is never too late to quit .

    • @madisonraetogo
      @madisonraetogo  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, I'm ready for my first conspiracy theory about me💕 thank you!