I find I am truly grateful at this point for those RV parks that still allow me to camp in my Mini Van. I prefer a Campground over dry camping and these places are getting harder to find. Thank you to this campground for still understanding that not all who Camp in a Mini Van will disrespect your property.
I agree. It was not a fancy "rv resort." You can sometimes negotiate with a mom & pop campground. National Forests are cheap and some state campgrounds.
What a nice lady! I love how her face lights up when she talks about the fun she’s had traveling! And I like how she shares what’s worked and what she’s learned. Happy travels! 😊
To the First Lady who didn’t have a cooler. If you have power they have smaller refrigerators that plug in the back of the Sienna van. I have one. It doesn’t take up much room.
What a great campsite spot! Sweet deal. Shannon has a nice set-up, I like her kettle. I'm looking for something collapsible because some evenings I miss my hot cup of tea and don't always want to set up the butane stove to boil water.
Lowes has some nice metal three shelf racks I've seen a lot of van lifers use. The prices aren't bad. I've watched a ton of videos and could easily fill a van and a car with all my goodies. I think we look at the same channel about those chill pads
I'm turning 70 this September and getting an itch to get on the road. I've never tried car camping, but this is very intriging for me. I like that you all have meet-ups and trips scheduled to caravan to locations. I haven't seen as much of this country as I'd like to admit. Thanks for these informational videos.
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. When you apply for membership please agree to the rules. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing. I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies. How do I find some good traveling friends?
I went from a Honda CRV to a Ford Transit Connect wagon, which was a great move. It’s a low roof, but I have enough headroom when I sit to be comfortable. Honda CRV was just too small.
Hi, Shannon! Glad you joined the Butterfly club. I haven't found those butterfly plates yet. You may have too much stuff as you say, but you have great organization skills. I hope to see her on TH-cam more often. The Butterfly Tribe is great!
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Another wonderful van tour. Shannon what a nice home away from home. I would do what you did and take way to much lol. Thanks Jan for this van tour, I love what you do. ❤
The Black Hills are about 3 hours away from me, and it's my favorite place to retreat to and recharge. Nice tour! I hope to be roaming about the roads soon!
Hi! I just subscribed! I have camped in my minivan in the past, but I just retired from my 9-5 last week so I'll be putting my van back together soon and hitting the road! I'm hoping to connect to other midlife or "mature" women on the road. Thanks for your content!
Jan, I am looking up the rates for this campground, so I can get an idea of what I will be paying when I get out on the road. In an instance like this, do you reserve “tent” camping, or what? And do you have to really pitch a tent? I notice you all do not have a tent that I can see.
No tent required. 2 vans per site. We got electric and water only since we didn't need sewer. We didn't hang out there. It was just a safe place with amenities to sleep while we explored during the day. This was a mom & pop place. I don't bother asking if it's an RV "resort." 😊
Hi Jan good looks like you are having a good time. Nice van for a no build. We are always rearranging things. Finally got our mini bus out of the shop so we are able to work on it again. We are going to start doing some short trips soon.
I just returned from a cross country adventure, and agree with Shannon. I too had too many things that I did not need to bring, like my two solar panels, I can charge my Bluetti while driving and keep my frig going on 12v also. I would only bring the solar panels now when I am at a camp location more than three days without electricity. Two different camping styles. But now I know. I have been camping for years, but this was my first cross country camping trip in my SUV. Also not all Cracker Barrels are safe, I stayed in a few and one I had to leave because some people showed up and were waiting around I think it was drug deal related.. It was dark and in an area that I decided was sketchy. It was located in Crossville, TN.
I have no real ties to anywhere. First i was born to a military dad and we traveled from base to base our entire childhood. I have a son who is grown he is a truck driver so only home on weekkends and i dont see him until he brings my van home. So all but my drivers seat is out i have a strong twin size frame and foam mattress. The bed is all the way up to dash board. I have plenty of space underneath to store stuff. And a dresser with fabric drawers for clothes and what nots. I have plenty of solor lights or battery ones.
Sounds great. We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I suppose there's a huge blanket or car over?? That has UV protection. Don't you guys think it's enough to cool down the inside of the car during the day? You know like a cool down paint but in the form of fabric or whatever 😄 sorry I'm just thinking about it
I wasn't scared. Any nervousness I experienced was overpowered by how excited I was about the freedom to go see this beautiful world. 🩵🦋🩵 At the end of this video, I talk about fear. th-cam.com/video/93N7Rwp6IYY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y3AaoeNxVpo5imCK
Instead of a sandwich,get salads at Walmart or even better if Kroger is near, you can get the marked down since you will eat ut same day Up the fruit and veg to avoid bowel troubles. And maintaining vigor health.
I really enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing. I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies. How do I find some good traveling friends?
We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙 Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp: facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
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Lets give Jan a thumbs up when we watch ok guys. It really helps to support her channel. Ty for the tour Jan. I. Looking forward to your SD video
Awesome, thank you, Deb! 🤗!
I find I am truly grateful at this point for those RV parks that still allow me to camp in my Mini Van. I prefer a Campground over dry camping and these places are getting harder to find. Thank you to this campground for still understanding that not all who Camp in a Mini Van will disrespect your property.
I agree. It was not a fancy "rv resort." You can sometimes negotiate with a mom & pop campground. National Forests are cheap and some state campgrounds.
What a nice lady! I love how her face lights up when she talks about the fun she’s had traveling! And I like how she shares what’s worked and what she’s learned. Happy travels! 😊
I love that they both come across as genuine.
To the First Lady who didn’t have a cooler. If you have power they have smaller refrigerators that plug in the back of the Sienna van. I have one. It doesn’t take up much room.
True 👍
I laughed when she said she brought too much stuff, I know we all did that when we started out.
Thank you ladies for sharing ✌🏽💖🤟🏽✨️🧚♂️
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Nice setup, Shannon. Loved hanging out with you!
Another great van tour, another sweet butterfly.🦋 ❤
HI Jan 🙋♀️ Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing ❤️ 😊 Very nice van setup and organized ❤️ 😊 Safe travels ❤😊
Thanks, Emilia. 🤗
Like those innovations that these ladies are doing.
Thanks, Judy. 😊
What a great campsite spot! Sweet deal. Shannon has a nice set-up, I like her kettle. I'm looking for something collapsible because some evenings I miss my hot cup of tea and don't always want to set up the butane stove to boil water.
I use one that's similar. 😊
My father just passed so coming to You is comforting. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss, Kenneth. Sending hugs...
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and comfort
My deepest condolences 🌈🙏🧡
I love the van tours.And I relate to her so strongly. Ty
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Im a new subscriber from Atlanta ❤ thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Stay BLESSED & SAFE ❤❤
Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the Butterfly Tribe. 🩵🦋🩵
Lowes has some nice metal three shelf racks I've seen a lot of van lifers use. The prices aren't bad. I've watched a ton of videos and could easily fill a van and a car with all my goodies. I think we look at the same channel about those chill pads
I had those metal shelves for a while. They are very sturdy. 👍
Shannon's doing great! So happy for her. I made a note of that campground! Great tour Jan!
Thanks, Cheryl. 😊
I'm turning 70 this September and getting an itch to get on the road. I've never tried car camping, but this is very intriging for me. I like that you all have meet-ups and trips scheduled to caravan to locations. I haven't seen as much of this country as I'd like to admit. Thanks for these informational videos.
Our Facebook group for women only is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us.
When you apply for membership please agree to the rules. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
I really enjoyed the video.
Thank you for sharing.
I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies.
How do I find some good traveling friends?
You are an inspiration to all of us "butterfly wanna bes"😊
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Very nice setup. My setup needs some improvement, so this is helping me a lot. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤❤
Glad it was helpful! 😊
I went from a Honda CRV to a Ford Transit Connect wagon, which was a great move. It’s a low roof, but I have enough headroom when I sit to be comfortable. Honda CRV was just too small.
I have several friends that love their Transit. Connect. 🩵🦋🩵
Happy 4th of July Jan nice interview 😂
Thanks, Maria! 🤗
This was a excellent video for me.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Do you have a link for the bed please 😊
Sure, all the products are now in the description. Here you go.
th-cam.com/video/lAV9iaUpegE/w-d-xo.html
Shannon seems like such a sweetie!
She really is. 😊
A very nice set up! 👍
Thanks! 👍
Hi, Shannon! Glad you joined the Butterfly club. I haven't found those butterfly plates yet. You may have too much stuff as you say, but you have great organization skills. I hope to see her on TH-cam more often. The Butterfly Tribe is great!
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Nice! Great video to learn from other's experience when going on the road for the first time.
Thanks Jan.
Are you a member of the Tribe? We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
@ButterflyTracks Yes Jan. I belong to your group as well as Lulu's group. 😊
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Great job! Happy travels!
Thank you! 🦋🩵
Nice van tour, she's such a sweet lady. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. 😊
I always 👍 to Jan’s ideos! Love 💙her set up and all she does. 🦋 Tracks all the way.☮️🩷😎
Thank you so much! 🤗
Another wonderful van tour. Shannon what a nice home away from home. I would do what you did and take way to much lol. Thanks Jan for this van tour, I love what you do. ❤
Thanks so much, Mary! 😊
Great video thank you! That is a great deal to share your campsite with someone on a weekly rate :o)
It really is! 😊
The Black Hills are about 3 hours away from me, and it's my favorite place to retreat to and recharge. Nice tour! I hope to be roaming about the roads soon!
I hope you do. 😊
You are both incredibly inspirational women! So sweet yet brave, I wish you all the best on your travels!😊😊😊
Thank you, Maria. 🤗
Wrapping a cooler with reflectix helps keep ice a little longer
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I always look forward to your videos, really enjoy the van tour just for ideas. Great video.
Awesome, thank you! 😊
Loved it , thank you ladies ❤️
Hi! I just subscribed! I have camped in my minivan in the past, but I just retired from my 9-5 last week so I'll be putting my van back together soon and hitting the road! I'm hoping to connect to other midlife or "mature" women on the road. Thanks for your content!
Welcome aboard! Congrats on your retirement! You'll love it!
Great video! These really are very good things to know and learn. Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
Jan, I am looking up the rates for this campground, so I can get an idea of what I will be paying when I get out on the road. In an instance like this, do you reserve “tent” camping, or what? And do you have to really pitch a tent? I notice you all do not have a tent that I can see.
No tent required. 2 vans per site. We got electric and water only since we didn't need sewer. We didn't hang out there. It was just a safe place with amenities to sleep while we explored during the day. This was a mom & pop place. I don't bother asking if it's an RV "resort." 😊
You’re doing great!
Always enjoy watching. Hope to meet up with you soon. In Iowa.
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Thank you for the advice and tour❤
You are so welcome!
Enjoyed! ❤
I'm glad you liked it! 👋😊
Great video! thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
haha i was driving behind you on the highway and decided to lookup your channel !
Oh cool! Glad you found us. We're having a wondertime. 💙🦋💙
Will you be putting links to products she uses? I need the neck towel. Thanks for this tour
Yes I will. Thanks for asking. We've been traveling so much I haven't had time. I plan to have them up by tomorrow night. 😊
LOL…I need that little electric skillet.
@@ButterflyTracks. Thank you 🧡
Hi Jan good looks like you are having a good time. Nice van for a no build. We are always rearranging things. Finally got our mini bus out of the shop so we are able to work on it again. We are going to start doing some short trips soon.
Have fun! 😎
Be aware of the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally the last week in July and first week in August. very $$$.
We missed it! 😊
I just returned from a cross country adventure, and agree with Shannon. I too had too many things that I did not need to bring, like my two solar panels, I can charge my Bluetti while driving and keep my frig going on 12v also. I would only bring the solar panels now when I am at a camp location more than three days without electricity. Two different camping styles. But now I know. I have been camping for years, but this was my first cross country camping trip in my SUV. Also not all Cracker Barrels are safe, I stayed in a few and one I had to leave because some people showed up and were waiting around I think it was drug deal related.. It was dark and in an area that I decided was sketchy. It was located in Crossville, TN.
You're getting good experience in your adventures. 😊👍
I have no real ties to anywhere. First i was born to a military dad and we traveled from base to base our entire childhood. I have a son who is grown he is a truck driver so only home on weekkends and i dont see him until he brings my van home. So all but my drivers seat is out i have a strong twin size frame and foam mattress. The bed is all the way up to dash board. I have plenty of space underneath to store stuff. And a dresser with fabric drawers for clothes and what nots. I have plenty of solor lights or battery ones.
Sounds great. We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share
Perhaps ship the stuff back home so you have more spaces inside
She was on her way home that day. 😊
What kind of cot did you get size-wise and mattress
Here you go:
Lightweight Folding Tent Camping Cot Bed
amzn.to/4eTp5qT
High-Density Foam Bunk Mattress
amzn.to/4bBaPAz
Would like to know from each who says “I brought too much”, like to hear of what and how much should they have brought. Thanks
It's different for everyone, especially full or part time. Most bring too many clothes and too much food. There are stores everywhere! 😄
I suppose there's a huge blanket or car over?? That has UV protection. Don't you guys think it's enough to cool down the inside of the car during the day? You know like a cool down paint but in the form of fabric or whatever 😄 sorry I'm just thinking about it
Here's a cover that is light weight, let's air through and reflects heat.
amzn.to/4cUR340
@Butterfly Tracks, why did you get scared (b4 u started)? And what made you not scared?
I wasn't scared. Any nervousness I experienced was overpowered by how excited I was about the freedom to go see this beautiful world. 🩵🦋🩵
At the end of this video, I talk about fear.
th-cam.com/video/93N7Rwp6IYY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y3AaoeNxVpo5imCK
I notice they offer a 10% discount for Good Sam, AARP, Senior, Military, Veterans, First Responders/ Did you get your discount?
They didn't give the discount on weekly since it was so cheap. 😊
Instead of a sandwich,get salads at Walmart or even better if Kroger is near, you can get the marked down since you will eat ut same day Up the fruit and veg to avoid bowel troubles. And maintaining vigor health.
Good tip.
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What is the neck thing?
It’s a neck travel pillow like people use on planes.
One was a cooling towel, the other was a travel neck pillow.
Where are the links?
Traveled today. Links will be up tomorrow. 😊
I want to go to a meet up
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ilove this place where is the location , can you tell
Rapid City, South Dakota. 😊
What kind of van you have
2017 Toyota Sienna. 🙂
@ButterflyTracks good because I have a 2016 Senna and I didn't want my seat out forever. So thank you so much for your video it gave me some ideas
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I really enjoyed the video.
Thank you for sharing.
I’m interested in traveling, but would love to be with a group of ladies.
How do I find some good traveling friends?
We have a Facebook group for women only that is very supportive and full of information. We have women only meetups and caravans. I hope you can join us. There are a few membership questions you'll need to answer. 💙🦋💙
Butterfly Tribe Women who Camp:
facebook.com/groups/794347871824247/?ref=share