My WORST Storm EVER! Facing Fiona in a Small Camper
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2022
- The full-length finale to my 6-part Atlantic Travels series goes out with a roar! Although completely unplanned, my camping trip had to be cut my trip short with news that a hurricane was on the way. It was a frantic run from Labrador to Newfoundland, and finally to Nova Scotia just as the remains of Hurricane Fiona hit the Eastern Coast of Canada. Although not as severe as when it hit the Caribbean, it still packed a wicked punch and in 2022 was Canada's most expensive weather event of all time.
The video starts off in Newfoundland and follows my attempts to escape the worst of the storm and find a safe camping spot in western Nova Scotia. It didn't go as expected of course!
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Who knew watching a video of someone sitting around in his camper all night could be so riveting? Seriously glad you made it through the storm. Thanks for letting us join you on your adventures.
Ikr I love it. It's my own personal ASMR and stress reliever. Isn't it funny how us humans sometimes can still find peace in some of the most chaotic situations tells us alot about our adaptive nature. Honestly it's quite the revelator
That's exactly what I thought! And my cat sat with me the entire time and watched too! I'm not kidding, he was riveted! The sounds, the movement. Video is over and he's now asleep. Too bad I can't post a picture because I snapped a few of him watching...
I agree!!! I’ve been on this kick for a minute now. Lol. Also, people on sailboats too. :)
As a Floridian who has gone through several hurricanes, let me add one thing I did not hear you mention in your storm preparedness items - -CASH. If the power is out, even though stores may be open following the storm, they may not be able to process debit/credit cards. I always make a trip to the ATM when I fill up my gas tank so if worse comes to worse, I can leave town to seek shelter with relatives. I have never had to evacuate but, at least, I know I can if need be. Nicole is visiting today. Lots of rain, wind, but not bad.
@@NicholasMaietta Common sense is not so common anymore.
I’ve been through many dozens living in Florida for forty years. Money won’t always help, but certainly helps. I drove through Mississippi after Katrina, 150 miles from coast.
No gas stations or stores were open, period. Nada.
Brilliant advice Jess. For someone who doesn’t live in a Hurricane risk place I wouldn’t of even thought of that. Prepareness is the key🙂👍
@@sholland42 oh that's weird I also has gone through all hurricane Florida had since 2004 and Puerto Rico, and have cash has help , some people will trade stuff, oh buy some i think it all depends where we live at.
Good advice, we just went through this with hurricane Ian here in Cape Coral. Luckily, my 80yo father had the foresight to hit up the ATM before the storm hit and we were able to get cash. My dad and mom lost part of their roof over their bedroom, they were OK, nobody got hurt. We paid him back and my son, he's 37, and I tarped their roof. The three generations of us busting each other's ball's up on that roof was a hilarious! Memories! 🤣🤣
You were safe, warm and dry through the most severe weather. Speaks volumes about the construction quality of the camper.
Having lived in Florida for over 50 years and experiencing many hurricanes, your experience was frightening. We lost our house in Miami during Andrew in 1992. Unless you experience a hurricane, it is difficult to explain the fear. And after the experience, you will never forget. They always seem to hit at night. Glad you made it through. Now you are hurricane educated.
OK - I guess people are different. We don't often have Hurricanes ( middlewind over 32,6 m/s = ca 117 km/hour). The one Hurricane in 1981 was fierce though. I just didn't know. Was at the brink of being swept into the sea. Shear luck I could grasp a sign pole when the wind transported me towards the edge of the harbor pavement. I was literally helpless. Without the pole I would have ended in the sea.
Also lucky I was strong back then. Used to pump iron. I couldn't get home as the ferries were canceled. It was hellishly difficult to get back to the building where I was working. Police assisted me.
Stayed overnight in the office. All windows at the seaside of the building crashed in.
A very surreal experience - I worked very fast to catch and save my colleagues papers.. That they had left on their desks.. Luckily it was only the windows facing the sea that were crushed.
After I have rescued papers and files the best I could - I could rest on a coach in a room without windows.
It sure was a long night!
I'm not the least frightened of hurricanes or strong storms. But I learned to respect how forceful a hurricane is! Therefore after my first hurricane experience in 1981 - I'm vigilant and careful whenever there are warnings of storm.
I agree it seems to me as if the worst part is always at night for some reason may have something to do with the moon and the high tide playing in effect this is just an assumption because of what happens naturally at night on a regular night being the moon controlling the tide and the waters or what not at night
@@THECROW9006Also, just the fact that you cannot see what is happening is frightening
I went through Andrew in South Louisiana. But if you ever look at the route that Andrew went, katrina almost went the same route.
I remember how bad Andrew was. I a no east coaster so my first memory was Hurricane Hazel. Just about wiped out my town. God bless you survived Andrew!
We have a saying in my family of origin:
"Adventure is never fun while it's happening."
But adventures become the stories we tell later around campfires.
Glad you weathered the storm, glad you learned from it.
And I'm glad you have a story to tell around a campfire.
I remember when I was about 15 I went on holiday with my dad and his wife to Scotland. The first night we stayed on a caravan park carved into the mountain side with enough space for 8 caravans. The road was about 20 to 30 feet below. My dad heard on the radio that there was going to be a terrible storm even though it was the middle of summer. He used to listen to the weather every day in the car. It was the only place we could get signal. We had already made up camp and he suddenly said we needed to face a different way. He even got the mallet out and drove pegs into the feet of the stabilisers. I remember he parked the car in front of the caravan and unhitched. The caravan was small with a high roof. Only 3 berth.I was hopping mad and gave him loads of teenage mouth. He didn’t tell me anything. He didn’t want to worry or frighten me that the storm would last 4 hours of 70-80 mile an hour gusts. Anyway we had supper settled down to a game of scrabble. We hit the sack early about 9.30pm so we’d be ready for a hike the next day(no chance of that). I was exhausted from the 12 all the travelling and I fell asleep. I woke at 6.00 got up did my chores only to see the devastation outside. One car was hanging over the cliff and another caravan was inches from the precipice. I thought they were all mad. I had no idea what was going on. 😅My dad told me about the storm and how at one point he thought we would have to get in the car and move somewhere else, but he knew the van was facing towards the storm and the car was acting as a bit of a buffer for it. He also knew the pegs were very strong. Neither he or his wife didn’t sleep a wink,whereas I slept through it all. Never heard a thing.
@@carolynbookbinder4218 Storms are great to sleep in. They can put a tired person to sleep quite nicely. Although i prefer to enjoy the storm when possible.
I'm glad this guy pulled through the storm in one piece, but watching him sit in his trailer while that horrific storm whirled around him kind of had a Blair-Witch/ horror-story feeling to it.
Haha, awesome. Sleep deprivation is not the best look.
Everyone one’s gonna watch this one. 👍
I would not have stayed in that trailer,no way. Think you would have been saver in your car imo
I know! I was getting nervous for him even though I knew he made it fine LOL
@@elsestelema6273 Or move to an area with wind cover.
This chap has to be one of the best of those who travel around by motorhome (RV) or trailer (caravan) and video their journey. He is not only a natural and engaging broadcaster, what he says is, actually, informative. If you contrast him with the those younger - wannabe T.V. stars types - who will do anything for publicity then he stands in an, even, brighter light
More power to your elbow, Slim Potatohead!
I couldn't agree with you anymore this is so true I've learned a lot from this gentleman here he's quite the wise man
Slim, you were very courageous. In a tiny trailer just the sound of the wind is frightening enough. I've been through 5 hurricanes and I could feel every emotion you went through. An excellent video, and thanks for sharing your fears and being so open. The force of nature is a marvelous thing not to be taken lightly.
Slim, it was hard watching this one. As someone who lost my house, my cat, and even worse, 4 neighbors in Hurricane Katrina, I kept shouting, "Slim, you need drink some coffee and keep driving!" I don't hold it against you for not going further. Truth be told, you guys don't get these storms with the frequency we do on the Gulf Coast. Even Cat 1's and Tropical Storms can bring unpredictable conditions. A couple of years ago, we had a Tropical Sorm here. I didn't evacuate because it was 'just' a Tropical Storm and my present home is 100 years old and has survived everything Mother Nature has thrown at it. Well, I can tell you at some point a tornado must have touched down. The sound of a metal roof tearing off your house is a pretty terrifying sound! Surprisingly, our little camper was unscathed! I'm glad you made it and I'm glad that you acknowledged your mistake in not driving further away. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of evacuating ahead of these storms. If my family had stayed during Katrina, the 30 foot surge would have drowned us all. Evacuating saves lives!
Well Done! I’m very happy to hear that you and yours got out in time. I live in SC and we have hurricanes too. I’ve seen some bad ones and Yes! There are tornadoes in hurricanes. Even a tropical storm produces tornadoes. Take good care.
So few people turn the camera on themselves through an experience like this. Your video drives home the message to avoid hurricanes much more powerfully than those that just show the storm.
Glad you made it safely. Honestly, you could see the fright in your face. The assurance you made it through gave us some comfort. It takes a brave man to admit he made a mistake. And a wise man to learn the lesson. Glad you are safe.
I always think about the ones who don't have any place... Even the sanctuary of a tiny camper like yours, to be during these amazing, awe inspiring acts of Mother Nature! 🫶🏼❤️😀
As intense and nerve-wracking as your experience with Fiona was, Slim, you were fortunate to be traveling with your little Trillium OutBack travel trailer. Your former travel trailer, "Ol' Abner" the Aliner, would probably have been disintegrated by the high winds. Glad you made it through in good nick, and like you, my heart goes out to all who suffered damage from the wrath of Fiona.
My wife and I were camping in a Chalet trailer (same basic design as the Aliner) on the Oregon coast when a squall came through. Much shorter time than a hurricane but at one point, a gust hit and pulled the two roof sections apart for a few seconds, and then it happened again. Luckily, the side panels didn't shift, and we were OK. I noticed that more recent Aliner models have a bar that locks in place between the roof panels.
You were lucky to have survived, with no damage. Props to you for being so brave.
That was tough to watch before the storm hit. My husband and I were hollering at the TV for you to keep driving!!! Glad you made it through ok.
Same. I was yelling into the screen “GOO KEEP DRIVING INLAND!!!!!”
Having waited quite a few hurricanes and tornadoes out in Texas, I got a couple of tips for you slim. Invest in 4 to 8 trailer house tie downs, and some chains to attach to the tie downs. As well as have some anchor points added to your trailer frame. Second tip, don’t tow a trailer while in a storm, as you are safer just staying put in one spot. As the wind will always change directions in a storm. And no you are not stupid or crazy Slim, as you do not wanna be caught on the road pulling a trailer. So staying put as much as you did was the right thing. Tie downs even if they are ratchet straps will help keep you safe.
Hey Slim - one piece of advice. You do not want to be somewhere wide open when you are expecting gale-force winds. Not do you want to be sitting under trees that might topple onto the trailer. A wide enough forest clearing works well as the trees will slow the wind down considerably. A valley surrounded by hills is good too but you have to take floodwater and mudslides into account. You could end up stuck if trees block the roads but the camper will fare better. If you choose the city you can stick the camper next to a sturdy wall but you have to watch for power lines and roofing that might fly away. And in your particular case you could turn to your viewers - there may be someone local willing to shelter you from the storm. Glad everything turned out well in the end!
I was wishing he'd considered posting a Live or a Community post (I don't think he has a Twitter account) asking if anyone had a shelter he could use for the night -- a barn, a driveway, anything. With so many subscribers and fans, there's no doubt someone would have been able to accommodate him quickly and been happy to do so. Hopefully next time.
If I had a choice between being out in the open or near trees, I would be out in the open (but preferably behind a sturdy building or even a hill). Sustained winds of only 80 mph can uproot shallow-rooted trees and blow them significant distance. Tall pines turn into missiles. I've seen it happen when Fran hit Raleigh, NC. One guy's car was flattened by a pine tree that originally stood four houses away. It took out part of a roof and smashed the top of a van before landing on the car. The good thing is that hurricanes can't sneak up on you. You know they're coming days in advance and you can prepare or get out of the way.
Like those picnic tables. I kept waiting for them to start flying! Stay out of tornados, too, or you may end up in a tree next to a cow!😅
Yup, and plan ahead.
I can only imagine the amount of stress you must have felt reliving this when editing. Thank you for going ahead and posting what must have been a tortuous night. I always appreciate your videos, and am so glad you got through this without blowing away! May you have some uneventful days and a good beer.
You're right Jane. I had to put it out of my head for awhile. I enjoyed a cold one tonight! SP
SMH I'M IN NORTH CAROLINA. On the coast and if I hear the word lol I am gone. I live in my 30 ft class c.
What a frightening experience! Glad you made it home safely and hopefully no damage to camper or Jeep. You may have misjudged the storm, but used good judgment in filling up with gas, having power sources, food and turning the camper to face the storm. This one had me on the edge of my seat. Take care.
Yes that was a harrowing tale
You're a great storyteller. Your voice is calming, and the way you share your adventures is extremely informative and entertaining.
I really love watching this when I can’t sleep, it’s exciting, entertaining, very comforting (whilst lying in my safe bed😅) and so glad you were safe inside your cosy camper. It’s good to know you got through this safely. I went through a cyclone is Oz when I was young and our house collapsed around us, still terrified of high winds. Thanks for sharing this 🙏🏽
Agree. I thought it was just me 😂
Slim---you were SO fortunate to come thru Fiona, in your camper, unscathed. As you saw
afterwards, the damage was extensive. We live not far from where you overnighted and it was likely the best spot that you could have been in, despite how terrifying it was for you.
You were also lucky that that hydro pole by your camper did not come down. The camping gods were looking out for you. Wise decision to not put yourself in that position again.
You're always such a happy guy. I knew it was serious when you looked worried and concerned. That's when I knew it wasn't something you want to mess with.
Happy to see you made it through the storm, the little camper served you well, looking forward to more of your adventures.
I was always trying to find van lifers or trailer lifers videos that are in the middle of a storm to see how they prepared for it and how they saw it through and here you are making that content. Thank you for risking your life to do this. A lot of people would learn from your experiences and tips. Always stay safe in your travels.
As a born n raised Floridian I've been through so many storms in my 62 years that I wanted so badly to tell you to keep going inland until you couldn't go any more. The further inland you go, especially in mountainous areas the less wind damage you'll have. While I'm grateful that I decided to leave Florida almost a year after Irma, I still worry for my family, especially after Ian! I'm so glad you're ok but I know how freaked out you can get from the wind and rain
I was screaming that same thing in my head ……. GO INLAND YOUNG MAN
I live in the Mountains …… when bad storms come through we are hardly touched …… but the flat lands have all kinds of damage
I remember sitting on the back h room floor with my wife and my 3 year old son in the bath tub as the eye of hurricane Alicia went by. We were approximately 30 miles from where it made land fall. Power was out for 14 days. That is why my next home had gas.
My thought as well, keep heading north into NB to as far as you can get near Quebec. It would have been further away from the center of the storm. Also get into a valley where the hills moderate the wind. And last time I was camping when a hurricane showed up, we evacuated to a local emergency shelter at a school. Would have been an option. WiKi says high winds in your vicinity (Arisaig) were 111 mph. Worst hurricane in Canadian history. I cannot believe you were in a small camper in the middle of this.
I was raised camping. There was a tornado 30 miles away.Dad stayed with the trailer, Mom, Grandma and my sis I stayed in the shower house. Everything was okay the next a.m.
I'm thinking the same thing. Go inland and go on the leeward side if the biggest mountain you come to and call it good.
Wow, that was one helluva play-by-play! That storm quite literally rocked your world. Thanks for the great camera work and the efforts to show us what these storms are really like when you are in the middle of them. Glad you and your rig are safe! See you nex time, Slim!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. You have a gift for storytelling while providing some potentially lifesaving information for those caught in a hurricane with little escape.
Thanks for taking us along on this intense adventure Slim.
Awesome suspense. Remembering a terrible storm in our Aliner with gale force winds on NC coast. I was glad that I knew the outcome from your previous videos! Suggestion to add to your must haves: Waterproof pants. I have a pair from REI with toggle closures at the ankle that I can wear over anything. Has really helped on multiple occasions and keeps down all the wet and damp clothes in the camper. As a plus you can wear them kayaking!!! Will keep you warm and dry and extend the season where you can get on the water.
I am here in central Florida and we just got over Ian and now we are waiting on Nichole to get us tonight, so it was interesting watching you on your hurricane experience. I grew up in south Florida and lived here in Florida somewhere my whole life I have been through so many hurricanes and it is just as scary each and every time, Glad you are ok, and thanks for sharing.
I love that you kept your sense of humor and irony through it. Having lived in Florida for 5 years, and through Super Storm Sandy in New Jersey, I am very aware of how a storm can change on a dime and the power of mother nature should never be underestimated. After many a storm I had no issue with lifting everything off the ground in my home, locking up, and getting out of dodge with the dogs and the birds and just driving in any direction that was going to get me out. With hurricane Michael gas stations were running out of gas, restaurants along the route were running out of food and there were no rooms to be found. You just have to be prepared and follow your instincts which is exactly what you did. Glad you are doing well.
Wow, I would say you got out of Port-Aux-Basques just in time! I'm in Eastern NL, and we were lucky not to feel a thing out here. I'm amazed that you had the presence of mind to film, it looked like a nail-biting experience for sure! The scenes at the ferry terminal made me smile though; done that journey many, many times and can say I'm always thankful to be back on dry land again!
As a lifetime resident of the US Gulf Coast and survivor of hurricane Camille (yes, I’m that old), you got it right with your statement that hurricanes are nothing to mess with. I would not have attempted to ride that out in a little camper trailer without tie down straps hooked into deadman anchors screwed into the ground at the very least. A few more knots or a gust in just the perfect direction to lift it and you would have rolled. Trailer hitch would just twist and snap off.
That's what I was thinking too. When we're out I carry four of those with a lot of straps. The last time I was in high winds the ground was too rocky for them though. We pointed the trailer into the wind and were fine.
My family and I survived hurricane Camille also in 69 we lived in Burris Texas and the trailer park we lived in was flattened by the storm.
I really enjoyed this video.thanks
This is a true fact I couldn't agree with you anymore and wow God bless you mate you have been around a longggggggggg time I'm 32 I have never even heard of hurricane Camille wow
Would have made great content
I can’t believe that none of those homeowners near you didn’t offer you shelter!
As a resident of Port aux Basques. I'm very happy to see you were able to get the last ferry out before the storm
Absolutely admire how well you managed such a nerve racking experience. All the best Slim🙂🇳🇿
Absolutely fascinating documentary of the hurricane. You are something, Slim.
This is my first time watching your video. I held my breath the whole time I watched this I was so frightened for you. My heart goes out to all those who suffered through Fiona. As one who is from New York and went through sandy I was really praying that you would make it through. God bless you and I will be watching your other videos. Take care.
I can see how stressed you were as you were traveling. I'm happy you made it home safe.
I also noticed you still kept your sense of humor--"Everyone knows it's Windy." I've been through a couple myself, and have been thankful when they're over.
You took quite a risk to make this video Slim. You were close to the path. In Halifax we had quite a bit of wind but nothing like experienced one or two hour north of us. You could have made it home safely driving a couple more hours as your total drive would have been no more than 6 or 7 hours, and the storm didn’t hit till late in the night but you chose to share this with us. We appreciate it but wow you were lucky. As you say, lesson learned 😅
I am watching this in November but my heart is pounding and I want to reach out and give you a hug and start praying. I grew up in SW Florida -hurricanes worry me-tornadoes terrify me. I too-hope you never have to experience weather like this again either however ❣️ Our Florida natives battened down the hatches and threw a party-you were missing the beer😘🥰 So thankful you made it and now have even more campfire stories 😂🤣😂
I'm so glad you faired through it without injury or damage! Take care!
Having been in four cyclones in my lifetime here in Australia I can relate to the fear of it all. Watching your video brought back vivid memories of the scariest one where I was with my grandparents in their small 10'-12' caravan (trailer). Everyone else had left the caravan park apart from my grandparents and a great uncle and aunty. The noise is so frightening and the rocking of the van...I was sure it was going to turn over.
I am glad you came out of it safe and sound. Take care.
Hindsight is always 20/20, but I'm guessing you might have been a lot safer chaining your trailer to a solid fence post or utility pole and spending the night in your truck. Your trailer is so light, I'm amazed how well it did in the wind.
A good move was facing the storm and turning the trailor in the right direction or it might have tipped by 2:00 a.m.
I was thinking his Jeep has less noise. I would have slept in the Jeep.
Nov 10 2022 Volusia county Florida. Surviving hurricane Nicole. Windy last night. Rained off / on yesterday.
Be safe folks
Hurricane Fiona. Ian. Nicole. All within 30days?
Lord be with us all
My sister has a property in Port Charlotte. How are all of you doing down there??
@@ThatWhichISee Yeah, I would have gone into the Jeep once the trailer started rocking. He might have been able to sleep there. Then check on damage in the morning and hope for the best.
@Pat D There were some hitching post-looking things near his campsite that might have worked for this purpose!
Wonder if this will overtake "STRANDED IN A SNOWSTORM with my Aliner!" 😂
Best episode ever!
That’s what I was thinking. This is an epic episode
Could possibly be equalled but not beaten. 👌
I'm sure this video will overtake his other video at some point
What a night, great to watch , really good video. I thought this was never going to end for poor Slim.
On a lighter note...my girlfriend just walked into the room and asked, "Is this that Skinny Potato Guy?". I'm dying 😂. Great to see you weathered the storm.
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I am crazy enough to wish I was right there with you. Just to feel the power. But I might have gone for the jeep. Can't believe how well that little camper held up. Glad you stayed safe and all is ok. My heart goes out to those that lost so much in the storm.
Yeah i think i would have stayed in the jeep
Wow! That ended up being more scary to watch than I thought it was going to be! Glad you’re safe and hope the communities are recovering well. ✌️❤️
I live in Florida and often the most damaging winds or water surge is away from the eye. The winds reach far outward so that’s why u should get as far away as possible if you are in an RV. The way your camper was twisting, you
are so lucky it didn’t get ripped to shreds!
Thanks for sharing and hopefully it will warn others!! So happy you made it through, looked terrifying!😮
I know that it was quite terrifying to actually experience but the sound of that rain on the trailer and car roof can still give you shivers.
Hi from Florida. Speaking from experience, you were very brave! That's one adventure you'll never forget. Well done.
I thought the same...............as Hurricane Nicole is closing in on Florida to the south of us. My wife and I have a travel trailer, I would not want to try and sit through a hurricane, even a 1, in a trailer.
There's nothing like a good hunkerdown in the RV during the storm to wake up the senses, this was a good one.
Rain is so calming, I probably would have slept through the whole storm lol 🤣😆
So sorry you had to ride Fiona out in your trailer. When you stopped overnight, then stopped again, I was like, "Oh no, he got caught in it." We live in central FL and experienced our share of storms the last 7 years. 70-100 MPH winds for hours is no fun and super stressful even in a house built to hurricane code. Glad you are safe and had no damage.
Amazing how bad weather always seems to occur during the darkness of night. Nothing is easy!
I lived through hurricane Harvey on the gulf coast, in a brick house, somewhat near the coast, and was terrified all night. When it made landfall. You are very lucky, and I’m very glad you made it out the other side safe.
The biggest dangers in hurricanes are storm surge, high winds, tornados, and flying debris. A trailer offers almost zero protection from flying debris of the winds are high enough. When cell signals go out (or if your in an area where coverage is poor or non-existent), an inReach mini or similar satellite device could literally save your life.
I completely understand!! We were in our fifth wheel and I was completely terrified! The wind was pushing our biggest, heaviest slide in about 4 inches. We had 3 trees fall on the RV but at least we made it through ❤
Omg I'm glad you were safe
We were on the very same ferry from Port aux Basques to North Sydney on Sept. 22 coming home from a visit to Newfoundland and trying to avoid getting caught in the hurricane.
When we got off the ferry, we stayed overnight in North Sydney and headed out very early the next morning. We also headed on rte 223 and tried to get as far west as we could during daylight
We made it to Fredericton NB and stopped for the night. Although the wind and rain was strong, it was nothing like you experienced. Glad you made it through the storm safe and sound.
Wow I grew up in Florida and lived in a house made of concrete blocks I understand how stressed and on edge you were that night. Glad you made it through
I live in a concrete block house. New roof, high impact windows. I still get anxious. But I got through Irma before the new roof and windows. But I still get anxious.
Uh oh, the seagulls are grounded.
Just glad to know you came through Slim. Having lived through the August 1987 Edmonton tornado I know how scary Mother Nature can be. Your trailer did you proud. Our house was only half built and ended up with a swimming pool basement but it was luckier than many others. I echo your final words. Be safe and support your neighbours and helping organisations. We are better off together than struggling alone. What a night you had. Blessings to everyone who has been through such experiences. Take care everybody. 💖 🇨🇦
You are going to be fine, do need to take a nap before you drive
You. Need to eat.
As always you are an excellent story-teller Slim. You had me on the edge of my seat in this one. So glad this had a good outcome for you. Would never want to go through this myself. Thank you for sharing this experience and for the information on how to be as prepared as you could be in the circumstances. Stay safe!
That was wild, man! What a ride! Glad you made it through with the trailer still upright!
Wow I have sat through some nasty storms in a camper but, nothing that bad. Glad you’re ok and no damage done.
I live in Virginia and have been through many hurricanes....they are frightening. The sustained winds for long periods of time are also maddening to listen to. Folks who's homes are destroyed is sad I am glad you made it through, it could have been bad.
Oh lovely, you sounded so stressed, glad you are ok. That’s the thing with hurricanes, they move,, it could have changed direction and followed you. You did what you could. Sending light and strength from Scotland 🏴 ❤
As a gulf coast resident. Can’t imagine being so exposed. They always seem to happen at night.
Glad to see you made it through the storm safely slim. Wow what a night for you!
How terrifying! So glad that you and the trailer are okay! Looking forward to another cabin video where you’ll be safe and sound.
Thank you for sharing such a prolonged vulnerable moment. So glad you made it through. ❤
I tell ya what, I still think it's a huge positive to have out your setup through something like this, and make it through of course, just because most other "so called" severe storms will help make you feel at ease. We all learn much more about the capabilities of our equipment and more importantly ourselves. The best way to learn more about ourselves is to get out of our comfort zones. The trailer did a great job if you ask me buddy!
Ya, but at what cost??!!!!
It sure did!!
I was over 200 miles inland during a hurricane and the wind was still over 100 mph. Can't get too far away from a hurricane. Glad you are safe.
@@valeriehancotte-galan4790 in retrospect, I'd say this trip was priceless.
@@debbietriplett6337 WTF 200 mile in and it was still 100mph. That’s insane!
In your shoes, I would have driven into a town and found a public shelter: a community centre or motel or school would have been open. But then , I’m from tornado country. Whether the storm is long or short, put yourself in a safe place and if the damage to your camper is bad, at least you’re alive to fix it. Glad you made it through: it would have devastating if your rig had been blown over.
I live on the Texas Gulf Coast and have weathered a couple of hurricanes in a brick home and was petrified. I cant even imagine being in a small camper nor would I even try. Hope you learned your lesson cause you are blessed to be alive!!
A long awaited video. Worried. I live on the Texas Gulf Coast, near where you camped on Padre Island. I've lived here all my life and have been through too many hurricanes/TSs to count. But your experience was the same as we go through in a house. We stay up all night, feel the house shake, lose power for up to a few weeks, live by batteries, and stay close to the radio. Your advice is well earned. Leave if you can. Take care, dear friend.
OMG! Thank God you made it through the storm, nightmare more like it! I know this was history now but I was on pins and needle watching this incredible video. I lived through Hurricane Iniki and watched it go right by the south shore of Maui and eventually hit Kauai directly. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Slim. That was an intense video and you did an awesome job recording it.
Glad your safe and the trailer held together. How terrifying!
We are full time RVers with reservations headed right into Hurricane Nicole so we changed course and headed into west Georgia away from the coast. A few days here where it's less windy and rainy was a wise move for us. RVs and rough weather don't mix. So glad you got through this okay.
Wow! That was intense. The only way I’d of dealt with that differently than you was in the middle of it I’d of been using liquid courage. It sure takes the edge off of the terror. Glad you made it.
Wow, you must have been so tired afterwards. I am glad you were safe and this experience is a complete testament to the quality of your camper! No objects torn off, or panels damaged. Glad you arrived home safely! Thank you for courageously sharing your Fiona Hurricane adventure!
My daughter put the rain issue into perspective for me. She said, “Life doesn’t stop because it rains mom”. Changed my attitude completely. Plans can always be altered and turn out to be just as fun. It’s all about attitude.
I'm surprised that you didn't drive away and away. I think you're quite lucky that this didn't end badly.
But driving in the dark in that kind of wind, with things blowing over the road way could be much more dangerous.
@@jaimetarne9436 well, I wasn't there to see the road and I didn't see any items on the road during the video. Sitting at the campsite in the trailer just doesn't seem wise to me. I lived about four or so hours from a hurricane that hit and the wind and rain was something to see.
So glad you are OK. Thank you for sharing your experience while in the midst of it all.
So glad you made it! They always seem to barrel in at night! After going through those horrors on the Gulf Coast, one of the many reasons I moved to the center of the continent was to never go through one of those beasts again! Stay safe, everyone!
Oh man what a relief to know you’re okay
I've been through a few haboobs' in my RV, I sat on the floor next to my bed and just prayed. I can't imagine your storm Fiona. Glad you made it through the storm. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you made it through the storm. The fact your trailer made it through the storm and stayed together shows that it is well made.
What a great video. You took nothing lightly. It was interesting to see someone who never went through a hurricane handle it so well. I'm in south-east Florida and had my share of storms since the late 70s. You did one of the best things - you made a list of what you need in preparation and anticipation and put them within reach.
So happy you are safe and sound. You had us worried for a while.
Thanks for letting us tag along during this adventure! So very glad you are well and your camper and vehicle also survived the storm. As they say, one more round for experience and what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Hugs
Another storm video yes. I love these slim. Thank you for uploading it. Bad weather vids are awesome. Especially knowing you were alright when it was over thats the most important thing.
Wow. I've weathered some storms, and it's always amazing how the power of nature brings such fury.
Slim...I lived in central Florida for years and went through.many. Four consecutive one season. It was devastating and traumatic. I left Florida for numerous reasons one being... hurricane season. Watching this only brought it all back. Tonight my family and friends are going through their second one this season. I'm praying for them. Even if you had been in the strongest structure, you have no guarantee you won't suffer some damage. You just have to do your best to prepare and if possible, evacuate.
One thing is for sure...your little camper did very well. Glad you made it.
This was a video that really shows natures fury but why do these storms seem to always hit at night. Growing up in Florida and now in North Carolina I tend to remember all the storms being at night and no sleep. Glad you made it through this one and one is enough 🙂
I have gone through cat 2+3 hurricanes and remember the ceiling in the house moving up and down from the pressure. Rain coming through the bottom of the garage door and moving up. The water in the toilet bowl moving around, but I slept great when I did sleep. We always had someone stay awake as a watch guard.
Glad you're safe slim!
Glad you pulled through this Slim. Being from the Texas coast we always have to worry about hurricanes 🌀
This was absolutely hilarious to watch! Only because I know you made it through safe and sound. I am in Pictou County! We got it the worst and there were moments I was so very terrified! And I am in a large farmhouse and it still shook like crazy. Anyway so much damage and sadly there was other sad events but Maritime’s are a strong bunch. We shall continue.
Whew, that was intense, and I am glad that you made it through ok! This is the best storm coverage that I have ever seen. It was very up close and personal, and in a little camping trailer, we could sure see the effects of the hurricane and how scary it was for you.
I’m glad you were safe in that scary situation
Glad you made it through! Living in FL with so many hurricanes we have learned how to endure them cause we can prep and know when they're coming. But our worst, scariest experience was in a our small RV camped in Dodge City Kansas. Storm started at 9 pm- power went out- screaming winds and pouring rain, RV was rocking and shaking same as yours, then was picked up and dropped back down. Had no idea what to do- probably in shock- just hunkered down and prayed. After 2 hours it stopped. We had moved 5 feet and chocks had washed away but thankfully the damage was minimal for everyone. Soon as it got daylight enough to see we packed up fast as possible and "got the hell out of Dodge" as the movies say...