My Morning Routine Living in a Van | Rainy Day ⛈
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- I love rainy days and even more when I'm in my van. The sound of the rain hitting the rooftop is so calming. Here is a typical day in van life from the Home Depot parking lot. Vehicle-dwelling or vanlife is an alternative lifestyle for nomads who live in a vehicle full or part-time.
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I like how you demonstrate your faith and Bible study out in the open. Inspires me 👍
Me too.
Yes, Indeed. 🙏
I've not really been exposed to open mentioning of religious beliefs in programs that I've had no reason to believe there were going to be religious references. I'm not used to this style of program making, but I'm not bothered by it either. If the subject of the program is not altered too much by religious references then it's harmless enough. In my country, Aotearoa, people engaged in religious practices has markedly declined. Up until then almost every city suburbs had a church. I was raised in a Presbyterian household of regular church goers, my father was a WO2 in the Pacific during WW2. So I was shown a good path to follow, yet somehow the excitement of living a non-secular life fitted in better with my undisciplined nature.
None of my three children have been exposed to anything of a religious nature in they lives.
They live rewarding and productive lives as do my three grand children.
I'm very much of the belief of, live and let live so I've never experienced any difficulties resulting from my not having any religion. Even when it seemed that I might pass from colon cancer and latter part of my lung became infected, I had gallows humor and unquestioning confidence in the surgeons, nurses and hospital technicians that made me well again. I have no sense of an after life, although quite whimsically I would like to talk to all my loved ones who have passed - that's if I can find them
up there or down below, it's got to be pretty crowded there in either place. I'll be going up the crematorium chimney and that will be the end of me.
I am still in the process of building my van, but I have been sleeping in it since I have my bed built. The rain woke me up one night, but it didn’t take long to fall back asleep lol. It’s such a relaxing and peaceful sound.
I just bought my van a ram 1500 conversion and at first I was just gonna keep the bench/bed with a foam top and when I finish it I plan on staying in it when it warms back up
I love when it rains because I feel so protected in my steel roofed cozy home
@@wqsuuhhdrvjj well right now I’m still building the van at my house and I have WiFi here, but when I get out on the road I’m going to look into Starlink. Some friends of mine are living full time in their friend and they use hotspot on their phones and it works pretty good for them most of the time
I'll be moving into my van December 31st. New Year,
New Lifestyle, Just Me!
Omg , I can’t imagine doing this everyday, and being alone on those rainy days , you are so independent and courageous .
I love the sound of rain on a metal roof!
Really liked this video!! You’re build is cozy and efficient. Showing people that it is possible to have everything you need while living the van life is great!! Living in a van or rv doesn’t mean we are homeless or living a sad existence. Some of us are happy and content in our little spaces ❤️
Kudos to you for just getting up out of bed. That rain would make me stay snuggled up in my blankets watching movies. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
When I was living in my sports car for 2 years, I used baby powder to dry wash my hair- I'm blonde, too. I quickly learned I had been washing my hair way too often, it had no body no fullness before.
I have a lot of admiration for nomad people, you guys are awesome 👏🏻
Your Van-Studio has everything you need. It's not cluttered and looks like it's manageable, plus I am sure that your routine of putting everything away is key.
Hi Allison, this would be my favorite time, early in the morning with rain. You look so peaceful! Rain has always been a comfort for me. Enjoy yourself! You are awesome ❤
I never wanted to live in a van more in my life lol maybe someday I'll just do it hehe thank you for sharing your videos with us =)
I would be so nervous in the van alone changing with the windows uncovered 🫣😬
Is anyone able to see in? Especially with it being dark out and your lights I I would think anyone passing by could see in.
I love the rain. Washington, my home state, starts with “Wash”. Happy Thanksgiving Allison, another day to thank the Lord!✝️
I'd live with the wrinkles, I fear adding humidity to my ambulance. Mold is not my friend. But I do enjoy the continuous rain... 🌧 sound. 🥰🥰🥰
Blessings for a beautiful Thanksgiving. Love the time you spend with the Lord first thing in the morning. Coffee and Jesus before conquering the day. ❤️
Hi Alison, I just found your channel and I’m now watching some of the older videos. If you ever come back to Mississippi I would love to meet you and take you out to dinner. I would also give you a place to park. I go to an amazing church if you are here on Sunday or Wednesday. Thanks so much for your videos. Colette.
Hi 👋🏾 Allison. I enjoyed this video so because, like you, I love the sound of the rain when it hits the rooftop. It makes the atmosphere so cozy & relaxing. Thx for sharing. Be careful and stay safe. Love ya' 💞💜💞💜. God bless 😇.
I would need to cover the back windows when I was getting dressed, or even chilling in bed.
Oh that rain on your van roof just sounds wonderful. I love cozy overcast and rainy days in my van.
The whole video is just ASMR.
I'm very grateful for your valuable insight to vanlife.
Thank you!
I do that with the onions too! Sometimes certain food products put way too many, some are okay but not that many! Thanks for sharing your life with all the quirks in an honest light. I truly respect that and so glad you have your time for Bible study.
Thanks for sharing this. It’s got me thinking about my wake up routine Bible studying non habit. I wake up at 3 pm since night nurse & so east to do other things since I might miss calling or going somewhere before closes
That was relaxing I love the sound of rain. 🫂 hugs my friend 🤗
Best video. Please do more like this. Happy Thanksgiving
Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving celebration 🙏🙏💞
It sounds like it is still raining. Sounds nice.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I STILL don't have my floor in my van. sigh
What is thanks giving? I've often given thanks, sometimes a small gift even, when I've been invited to share a feed with somebody, yet thanks giving seems like more of an event to me.
I'm not sure what it is with the woman here filming the preparation of food in back of a truck. It's a bit like watching concrete harden - a lot going on but not much to see. She seems a good soul and I wish her all the very best of luck and good fortune. Keep a rockin' sister.
Have a blessed Happy Thanksgiving! To you and all your subscribers 🍁🦃🍽🍁
I made a big mistake when I bought my last vehicle. I was only thinking about my job (delivery driver) and the current situation w/the gas prices rising, this was back in March. Since then I decided I wanted to do the whole "car" life thing, so now, when I do start, it's a super small car...I am so jealous of all that room! I wish so bad that I could get another car, a minivan perhaps that is a 6 cylinder so gas wouldn't be too much worse...but I can't!
Holy wow. I live in my Subaru, which is nice and comfy and has all my stuff in it. Your van looks like a hotel room. That's awesome.
The sound of the rain on your van was superb! I love to read so that would be a perfect day for a good book and coffee. ❤ Safe travels 😊
Im having a rainy day in my rig today. Actually, it's been almost two weeks of non stop rain. Im a pro at rainy days now. 😂 One of my favorite features of my own rig is that heat control is wired close to my bed. I turn it on while still under my blankets. Im going to work out and make some soup for lunch. Perfect rain day activities.
"And I didnt finish my coffee two days ago, so that's.... gross". You are funny.
Thanks for sharing your morning with us.
I loved the sound of the rain and getting to see a morning an life routine. Asmr for the soul. 💜
If the onions are frozen why not put them back of the bag they came in or another bag & reuse them in & for something else.
Ohh you make a good point here. I'm gonna do that!
Loved this video. Was really relaxing watching you do what you do. And the sound of the rain made it even better!
You are so awesome. So authentic and silly and I love it! Especially the bloopers. Thank you for sharing all you do ❤
Thanks for watching! And for the nice comment.
I’m wishing you a happy thanksgiving 🦃. Always ❤❤
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I would be talking to myself all the time! Good luck on your appointment.
I love the sound of the rain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great video xx
That is so cool I wish I could do that
I loved watching your morning routine and listening to the sound of the rain in this video. 😊❤
Aww glad you enjoyed it my friend! ♥️
Thank you for making this...sharing your wake up n get started process. You are beautiful and wise beyond your years. I camp alone and find that challenging. You've given me some excellent examples. Happy hoildays.
Thank you! You too!
Hello there really enjoyed your morning routine you seem very organized. Thank you for sharing hope the dentist gave you good news
That is sooo much rain for that area. It sounds nice on the roof though.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I like your little steam iron
New too camping life truly #shitshow but you're helping this Gato out 🤍😎🙏🏽
Happy Thanksgiving
I noticed you use an Aeropress. I use mine even at home, they make the best coffee!
Yea! I love mine.
Luv this lil video. They call us Hawaiians hair gurus. Hey, just a tip when brushing through your hair. You are breaking off your every time you brush through it like the way you do. Go get yourself a pick and in the morning start picking from the bottom up. You have beautiful hair, so take care of it. Really love your videos. Aloha and ditch da brush. Lol
Happy Thanksgiving, and Have and Merry Christmas
*Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for Campers, Explorers, Travelers*
I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living.
Although, I just noticed your TH-cam channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living.
I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions
I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc...
People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living.
I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself.
Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this.
I feel that you , and others TH-camrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful.
I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors.
I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their TH-cam channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others.
Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience.
Although, you may have knowledge of this already,
I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone.
*Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle.
You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage
Do your research for the best fit for you
Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables.
Consider theses items:
*Mini portable power charging station.
I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices.
*Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception.
Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal.
Research to see what you prefer.
*Very Inportant:
Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location.
There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations.
*Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders.
Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone.
There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission.
Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand.
You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you.
*Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger
*vehicle battery jumper cables
*Vehicle Jumper cables
*PLEASE BE AWARE* that in the *WINTER*
*vehicle *Batteries fail* many times in very cold weather conditions.
Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months.
Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle.
If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating.
Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures.
Some alternatives to Winter Camping, Travelers, Explorers, etc, if you can find a Warmer Climate Location to stay during Extreme Winter months, or stay with family for a few weeks.
Another alternative is renting somewhere, Hotel, Apartment, although it can probably get expensive.
What ever you decide, or choose to do or as a possible alternative,
Please Be Careful, Alert, Aware, Safe, and Informed...
*Keep a First Aid kit available and handy.
*Keep a Fire extinguisher handy
*Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful
Consider installing;
*Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly.
*Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle.
Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights.
*Interior vehicle cameras
*Flashlights or pluggin spotlights
*Portable spotlights, and lanterns
Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console
*Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others.
*A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking.
Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons.
Don’t forget to bring
Bear Spray
Pepper spray
Where is allowed
Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you
If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc.
However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings.
Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks.
Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc.
Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions.
*VERY IMPORTANT*
I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want have a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency, and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or, emergency road assistance, or emergency services.
*Safety is Paramount*
*Your Life is Important*
*You want to Live to Travel another Day*
*So Be Safe*
*Stay Alert*
*Keep your vehicle gas filled*
Don’t ride on fumes, or on Empty.
Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty.
Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on.
Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant,
Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze).
You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads.
Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions.
Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving.
Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate.
Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very.
Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc
Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump.
Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it.
It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling.
Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors.
Keep Enjoying Yourself,
Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature
Just..Please continue to
Be Positive, Safe, and Alert..
Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All.
God Bless You, and everyone
Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc.
Please Be Safe.....
God Be With You.....
Author Advocate for Humanity,
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan,
10/08/2022
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Great info, however I’ve seen your suggestions on other channels. Maybe you should start your own channel so you can convey your message. 👍
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Thank your so much for your reply, I really appreciate your response.
I actually wrote all these Safety suggestions and sent them to other TH-cam channels Travelers to simply Be of Help and service to them and the many other People who Travel, Stay, and or Live in their Vehicle’s.
I have made some more suggestions where that came from, my mind is constantly Thinking how to Be a Help to others.
Anyway, I Hope that someone will Benefit from these Safety suggestions.
I have been thinking about Presenting this on my TH-cam channel, so thank you for your suggestion, I will definitely keep this in mind.
Take Care and God Bless You and All, and Have a Very Wonderful, Fabulous, Peaceful, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Wow! Thanks
Novel tome?
A van really does seem like a great option for one person. Safe travels. LUCRETIA
I started watching from first vids to last vids. So i just finished watching your vid on making coffee. And you where not impressed with the aeropress. And I’m yelling at the screen, aeropress all day long dude. Or dudette. Decided to jump up to watch a more recent one for the heck of it. Happy to see the aeropress made it. And looks like you have the same kettle I’m looking at. I don’t live in my car or van….but travel a lot and was looking at that kettle
DO YOU HAVE A DC TO DC CONVERTER? IF SO DID YOU HOOK IT UP TO THE WIRES COMING FROM YOUR WHEEL CHAIR LIFT?
I do have a dc to dc converter but it’s connected to the alternator/ solenoid I think. No parts of the wheelchair lift remain in my van.
Love you real life video. Good morning routine, reading the Black book. And coffee. Are you on the east coast or west coast ?
Looks like a good day to stay in bed and watch movies.
How do you power the microwave ? I’m sure you have said but I can not find the video
Yikes! That is some thunderstorm your in!
Watching you ,relaxing in your bed on a rainy day, is making me want to go back to my bed and I know I'd fall asleep.Its 7:45 pm Thanksgiving Day and I had one meal ,a holiday buffet ,12:30 - 2:30. I had terrible heartburn. But I'm feeling a bit hungry and if I succumb and go to bed ,I'll wake at midnight starving. And who wants to cook a hamburger at the house?
What is that pop up kettle you have? What kind of power draw does it take? The one I have is too much for the little battery I can plug AC things into and I'm not ready for a full power system in the vehicle yet and I don't think I want to deal with an inverter just for the one item.
It’s this one right here amzn.to/3W2e5xn It’s 110v and around 700 watts. It boils water within 3-4 minutes. So it’s not on long. Hope it works out for ya!
My mom n I are watching your videos. Amazing set up and tbh. You are really cute. Blessings in Jesus mighty name!
I really love the sound of the rain! BTW what is that steamer appliance you were using?
It’s this one bit.ly/3hcXJTG a portable travel clothes steamer!
@@travelsnacks Thank you!
Hello, I have been in recent months watching TH-cam Travelers, Explorers, and Campers
Videos Segments, and I have offered some Safety suggestions to help many others.
I am a Safety Advocate, Activist for Human Rights
I say this with the uttermost respect to you.
I happened to notice in your video segment today that you were completing your morning routine, and I noticed that your rear vehicle window was visible and I noticed the vehicles driving by in the background through your rear vehicle windows.
I mention this very respectfully, please Be Safe and Aware, because people who may driving or walking by too close to your vehicle may notice you during your clothing changing routine, through your rear windows.
I am consistently thinking in terms of Safety in mind.
This suggestion is given with the utterermost respect.
Even in my own place where I live, I have blinds that are tilted slightly, and I will not change in my place other than in my bathroom, I remain fully clothed at all times and I will change in my bathroom with my door shut.
I know that you don’t have a bathroom and you have to change where you are located.
I totally understand and I don’t judge you or anyone else.
I don’t know if your rear windows are tinted or not, however I thought that I would mentioned that your vehicle windows were visible, and transparent to see the vehicle driving by in this video segment.
I also noticed that a few moments after your curtains were pulled shut at your rear windows.
I wish you the Best and Wellness and Wellbeing and Future Endeavor, and Prosperity
God Bless You...
God Be with you...
God Bless Everyone...
Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity,
Jason Sandifer,
Michigan,
11/23/2022
💖
Rainy day, dream away
Ah let the sun take a holiday
Flowers bathe an' ah see the children play
Lay back and groove on a rainy day
Songwriters: Jimi Hendrix
Rainy Day, Dream Away lyrics
© Universal Music Publishing Group
Hello!
I like that you are able to stand up in your van.
What make and model is it?
It’s a Chevy Express Explorer model. It had a decently high roof ok for someone around 5’5” or shorter. I’m 5’7” so my dad and I cut off the roof a raised it about a foot. Thanks!
Hey everyone! FYI - Allison does not use Telegram.
Can you see through your back windows?😳 Just curious how you had privacy or if you had privacy while changing and stuff.
Hello, I am new to your page. Where did you get the large, grey pillow on your bed?
WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🥳 I got it a couple years ago on the sale rack at Kohl's.
@@travelsnacks Thank you! I ❤️ your content!!
What do you do on holiday?
Lmao dunk and toss out the sidedoor do it everyday sista 😅
How was your experience sleeping at Home Depot
How come you got your hair half wet and not completely wet
Soo cozy
Why a van if you can have a small rv with toilet and shower?
I’m an atheist but I like the practical aspects of religious philosophy which are found in them all.
you need to swing by a shelter and adopt an adult cat to travel with, would keep you happy and companionship on the road is important....it would enrich your life.
What size shoe do you wear?
Looks horrible. Why would a person live like that? Without getting paid...
You’re joking. Right?
Snack pack. Love you