Alone in the Backcountry with a Dead Battery ~ How to Jump a Dead Battery ~

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3 ай бұрын

Jumping my Dead Car Battery with a Portable Battery Jumper that was Dead as well!
ALONE in the Desert, Solo Female Van Life.
A Cautionary Tale for All Travelers.
Grab your favorite beverage with snacks and snuggle in for this week's Sweet Vlog!
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@lilitran1328 3 күн бұрын

Sending you warm greetings from Denver, CO. I love following your channel. You are such an inspiration and I learn something from every video. I'm glad to hear that you are recovering well. Safe travels and happy trails to you!

@NinthElement 3 күн бұрын

Awww Shucks! Thank you so much for supporting me and following me on this journey. I am happy to share as we learn together. Have a wonderful week, Cheers!

@magdalenamartinez2273 2 ай бұрын

Good Sunday Morning from Hill Country Texas Mindy 😀and Happy Spring! Good to see you looking very clear, rejuvenated and at peace. Great UIBI Portable Charger gadget referral. way to go! Have a safe journey! Sending Best, Magdalena

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

It always a delight and pleasure to read from you Magdalena. May you have a Super Sunday as well. Cheers!

@platemanFYI 2 ай бұрын

I use my Norco all the time! Ever since I had a mouse make a nest under my hood, my truck won't start unless I jump it first. And yes, Mindy, you need to charge it.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I am learning new things all of the time, and I am thankful that I can critically think through these situations without extra stress. Cheers!

@donitaarender7839 2 ай бұрын

You are Awesome! I just Enjoy watching your channel so much. I said this before to you,but,Keep Living your Best Life. Stay safe and have a wonderful time. 😊

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Donita, I am enjoying my journey within and without. I appreciate you sharing it with me. Cheers!

@marylyon1230 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventures. Big fan. Admire your energy. And what a wonderful vista you experience firsthand.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Aww Mary you are most welcome. I am having so much fun, and it is nice to share it with you. Cheers!

@allencheck501 2 ай бұрын

Hi mindy good to see you those are really neat trails you were on great camping spots i think the cows enjoyed you telling them good morning! My nephew got me a jump box with a 100 watt folding solar panel , excellent never go without it, life saver! Be careful and keep enjoying .looks like a great trip!❤❤

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Allen, I really enjoy reading from you. I am glad that you have a jumper as well. Often I end up using mine at the grocery store or laundromat on other people's vehicles. I was so glad that I had mine, and another way to charge it up in the backcountry. See you next week, Cheers!

@Laura-hk4th 2 ай бұрын

Wow amazing! I’ve gone traveling by myself just a few times, but think I would be scared at nights out there. You’re amazing & thanks for sharing.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Laura, I can relate to you. Fear really is just a state of mind. Once you get past that, which you would, it is very enjoyable and VERY safe out here. Cheers!

@VERYPURPLE 2 ай бұрын

👋🏼Mindy, please for your safety!!!! That is controversial statement at the end, about cable TV you know Big Brother watching 👀 😂😁✌🏾 happy trails

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

lol! Weeeeee! Cheers!

@NilDreams 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a message. Cheers!

@LindzHellstrom 2 ай бұрын

Leaving at 4:30am for EOTDragon❤❤❤😊

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

May ALL of the Element Angels always be with you. Cheers!

@LoulouVioletCapulet 2 ай бұрын

Looked lovely Mindy..safe travels🦋

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

It was! Have a super week, and I will see you this weekend, Cheers!

@stuartwhite8109 2 ай бұрын

One of your better videos. Well done.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Stuart, I am glad that you enjoyed this one. Cheers!

@rbrown2895 2 ай бұрын

God’s creation never ceases to amaze!! Beautiful. BTW, I have a similar charger and it is a great thing to have. Used it a few times and it is worth the money. Safe travels!!😎👍😎

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Mother Nature TV never fails me. Thanks for being here, Cheers!

@nancymcneill872 2 ай бұрын

You're on my home turf. Thanks for sharing. It is indeed a magical place--until the temps get > 100. Then see ya next year

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

100 YIKES! You live in the most magical place, please enjoy it, you are very lucky. Cheers!

@nancymcneill872 2 ай бұрын

Keeping in mind that 100 with low humidity in the 20s is quite liveable. It's the 110s with overnight lows in the 90s -no matter the humidity-that's tough. Then we go to altitude

@user-eo5lo5dq3p 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful enjoy

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will. Cheers!

@laurenm8561 2 ай бұрын

Just finished watching this video Mindy. This might be one of my favorite. Love the adventures, the video scenery is spectacular. Thanks again for sharing your amazing journey. PS Loved the music at the end !

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Awww shucks! Thanks Lauren. This was an easy couple of weeks to capture, as I really enjoyed this area, the scenery and the adventures. See you again soon, Cheers!

@jessies6502 2 ай бұрын

Hike it!!! You gotta see that hill!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I did. I don't film all of my activities as I like to be in the present moment with myself and nature. If you can believe it, I only share about 3% of my life and days on the road with KZfaq. Thanks for being here, Cheers!

@Rexodus014 2 ай бұрын

Definitely plenty of serenity out there, eh Mindy... I'm told that there are a couple of main hazards to look out for while staying out there too long: 1) Those beautiful desert plants are beautiful to see... but can be a rude awakening if you come into contact with some of them... especially the ones that leave quills in your skin. 2) Especially when enjoying the bird populations flying overhead... if the bird population seems to become vultures... it means you probably have overstayed, possibly? (Just kidding) 🤣👍

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

OMG! Rex, this made me laugh so much. I learned the hard way with the quills on the cactus, and I won't do that again. If I die out here alone I would want my body to be taken by wild animals, or compost to dust. Thanks for being here, Cheers!

@Rexodus014 2 ай бұрын

@@NinthElement Whew! I'm so glad that you saw the humor in my comment... as I questioned my comment immediately after I sent it. I enjoy your NinthElement adventure videos!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE silly humor always, I just play a dimmed down version of mine on KZfaq so that I don't get my channel cancelled...if you know what I mean. See you next week. Cheers!

@bobbycampos6576 2 ай бұрын

OMG I so LOVE seeing you in my backyard!!! Hope you make it to goldfield ghost town

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I would LOVE for you to show me around this area sometime when I return Bobby. You have a magical backyard...just sayin'. Cheers!

@LindzHellstrom 2 ай бұрын

Staying alive greatness in nature❤….yes we are vibrational with mother earth 🌍 😘🌅🙏🚙☕️

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Lindz, happy Spring Dear Heart. Safe travels to you, Cheers!

@emilyhill652 2 ай бұрын

Happy trails!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Emily, Cheers!

@patriciatwalsh4479 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Patricia, thank you so much for this kind donation. I really appreciate you. See you down the road, Cheers!

@dianejohnson1991 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video Mindy

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for enjoying this one. Stay tuned, more Adventures to come as my Road Trip continues. Cheers!

@chandrasutton4669 2 ай бұрын

Good job!!!😊🎉❤

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for cheerleading Chandra, I need you as my Copilot! Cheers!

@Busybumblybee 2 ай бұрын

You always make me smile Mindy. I’d poop there any day. Love your adventures ❤️❤️

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Right! Everything is better with a good view. Cheers!

@mimitravels710 2 ай бұрын

Always a lovely video

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

You are so kind, thank you Mimi. Cheers!

@suezaple4950 2 ай бұрын

Nice area Mindy lots of vegetation & Cactus great view as well. Nice capture of the Longhorn so cool to see , I love that gadget you have to jump start Ninth very handy indeed and good to have happy you got ninth started and thank you for bringing us.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

It warms my heart that you too enjoyed this video. It was so fun to shoot it over many days and tie it together. See you on the next one, Cheers!

@teresaberg1048 2 ай бұрын

Love that area. Those cactus hook into your skin and that is why its still tender. Enjoy the desert❤❤❤

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Teresa, YES! This area is magical and beautiful, Cheers!

@JaccETravels 2 ай бұрын

Happy Travels Mindy, I have one more kiddo at home. Which makes me so sad and makes me think what will this grandma do… Then I see these videos and it make me hopeful for the happiness that can be obtained when its just me figuring out life with grown up kiddos

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy the time with your family, as the road will always be here for you. My personal concern for me is mobility, and being able to be really active outside. That seems to be what pulls people off the road sooner. Cheers!

@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mindy 🙋‍♀️ The scenery is so beautiful, love it❤️😊Stay safe ❤️😊 Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing ❤️❤️😊

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Emilia, my Gold Star viewer, thank you for always showing up to see what is new. I love having you riding along with me. Cheers!

@anneparisi1828 2 ай бұрын

What beautiful scenery- so relaxing and peaceful area 👍

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

This was the perfect spot to touch down for a few weeks and enjoy Spring in the desert. Cheers!

@ImInMyELEMENT 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mindy for sharing

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Cheers!

@Natürel-t3j 2 ай бұрын

Mükemmel bir gezi oldu Türkiyeden sevgiler.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

It has been an epic trip so far. Welcome to my channel, Cheers!

@kimlee6970 2 ай бұрын

GM Mindy~ thank you for taking us along! Have you been camping on BLM land? It’s soooo gorgeous 🏜️🌞🌵

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kim, I spent most of the Winter in AZ on BLM. It is some of the best Free camping, but, sadly they are closing many entrances to it. Cheers!

@MyHumbleNest 2 ай бұрын

I wanted to hike that steep hill, but I wouldn't take my '08 Element (Bertha) up there for nothing!! I wish I was in a place to travel some of the roads you have traveled. Also, I love your wheels!

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I did hike the hill...it was steep...that is how I finally made my decision to not hike up it. I hope that you get out and travel soon. Cheers!

@libbybertrand9320 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful❤️ Thank you for taking us along!😊

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure, see you again next week as the road trip continues. Cheers!

@Natürel-t3j 2 ай бұрын

Bize doğayı gezdirdiğin için çok teşekkürler.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for riding along with me to see the USA. Cheers!

@mygrrrlz 2 ай бұрын

One of your best. Just went out to my '05 E brought in my portable battery jumper to recharge. Always wonder what the night skies look like with no ambient light to steal their thunder? Thank you for a fun adventure. Fred

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Fred, this particular area had some light pollution. I would love to figure out if I can capture night filming on my phone. I am researching it, as I do enjoy that kind of content as well. Cheers!

@hsoderberg6505 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't sleep in a tent that close to a road, could end up as roadkill.

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, and then wondered if this was a more permanent housing situation for these folks? Like maybe they lived here and went to work from here? Of all the beautiful spaces out here, I did not understand that location for them. Cheers!

@devineyfajr 2 ай бұрын

"Blow up your TV Throw away your paper Go to the country Build you a home Plant a little garden Eat a lot of peaches Try an' find Jesus on your own" - John Prine

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Amen! Cheers!

@sandybiluk5479 2 ай бұрын

Just thinking of how often to you change your filters since you’re traveling on lots of dirt roads and such?

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hi Sandy, this is a great reminder. When I see Nick, my Honda mechanic at Gresham Tonkin Honda in Portland, Oregon I will ask him to check the filters. I will also ask him if I should be changing them more often. Cheers!

@peaceoutlisar9500 2 ай бұрын

👋

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary, sending prayers up for you Mum. Cheers!

@peaceoutlisar9500 2 ай бұрын

@@NinthElement thank you 🫂

@ShansBackyardGarden 2 ай бұрын

Is that a free camping area? The roads don't look bad so I'm wondering if I could get a Class C Motorhome in that area?

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Hello and nice to meet you here. I would recommend looking up BLM land in Arizona to see what is allowed and passable in these places. I have noticed that they are closing many entrances to these spots. Some you have to acquire a permit and they outline this specifically for each area. There are time limits too. I am not familiar with driving a Class C, so I would not be the one to ask advice for this, I would probably give you over optimistically the wrong information. Enjoy, Cheers!

@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677 2 ай бұрын

My jumper needs to be charged every few months or it will kill the battery part, if it isn’t charged at least every 6 months. Are you heading north as summer is approaching? Or heading to the beach and cooler coastal areas?

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this WISE advice. I will be checking in with mine every 3 months. Cheers!

@marijeffery1395 2 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Are you never uncomfortable traveling alone?

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I rarely feel unsafe or uncomfortable. If I do get a weird feeling I move. These days I prefer to be alone as much as possible so that I can think, reflect and pursue my creative interests without interruption or input. It is glorious, Cheers!

@marijeffery1395 2 ай бұрын

@@NinthElementI think I am jealous😂

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I think that you can do this too, and enjoy it as well. The news and TV are what get into people's heads and cause them to have fear that is not real. The world can be safe, and it is to be enjoyed in real life. May you find your inner courage, go on an epic adventure, and enjoy yourself thoroughly. Cheers!

@Mcrapansel 2 ай бұрын

Hey, are these roads in the superstition mountains all public?

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

The roads that are not public are marked "No Trespassing." Cheers!

@Mcrapansel 2 ай бұрын

@@NinthElement ok thanks, i hope to go there soon^^

@NinthElement 2 ай бұрын

I must warn you that if you go on the ATV trails please put a flag on your car so that others can see you. I failed to do this, but I got lucky and no one got hurt. This was something I did not know or consider when I set out off road. I will be getting one for 9th and my other rig, so that I can pass safely and others can see me. Cheers!

@Mcrapansel 2 ай бұрын

@@NinthElement thanks for the heads up :)