Boondocking in Key West is a NIGHTMARE ($200 fine + 23 days in jail?!)

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4 ай бұрын

Pretty wild, huh? Glad we were able to find a few stealth locations & stay out of trouble. We love Florida but...BOY, are we ready for BLM land in the West. We can't wait to experience that level of freedom. There will be 1 or 2 more videos from our Key West experiences & then we are going to be trying something a little different...just so we're able to get more videos out on a more consistent basis. So Happie you all are HERE, living up this journey with us (: can't WAIT to share more! The Keys are so beautiful & we have met a few great friends already - it's been so cool out here.
Who are we?
Hey Guys! We are Ryan, Mary & Cisco. We have hit the road in our converted Ram Promaster van in pursuit of seeing this beautiful world & making lifelong memories together. We started this journey in our first RV; a Thor Four Winds 28A. However, we recently decided to switch over to a van. We felt it was the best decision for us & better fits our purpose for life on the road. We sold our home in Maryland, started renting out our townhouse, somehow fit EVERYTHING we own into a 10x15 storage unit & embraced full-time RV living & NOW - van life! We are starting with traveling the States & would love to push it even further. We feel so blessed & thank the good Lord for this opportunity to see, learn, and experience brand new places in our home-on-wheels. We would love to have you along for the journey...to laugh with us, cry with us, celebrate with us and, of course, fail & pick up the pieces with us. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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@lindaromero7780 3 ай бұрын

I visited Key West 15 years ago and stayed in a nice hotel for $100/night (Jan). Today you cannot get a room for less than $500/night, and camp sites are $100-200/night. Parking sucks and the traffic getting there is a nightmare. Glad I saw it once, will not go back. And I only live 2 hrs north of Miami.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

It’s definitely hectic for sure. Mile 0 wasn’t really our style. We enjoyed the more low key spots.

@Linda-oc2zh 3 ай бұрын

me too once was enough and i live 30 miles between Daytona beach & Orlando. I have a brother in NY who flies goes every year.different strokes!

@joshmarauder 3 ай бұрын

Is there anywhere nice u can go without high traffic

@artnovak3259 3 ай бұрын

You can absolutely get a decent place for well under $500. What are you talking about? Just pay attention and book in advance.

@realist7239 2 ай бұрын

@@artnovak3259 lol

@lyfandeth Ай бұрын

If you plan to visit Key West, first go online and find the cruise ship schedule. In prime season, cruise liners may be there 6 days a week. That's 6,000 of your new best friends in the stores, at the restaurand, in the museums...

@WokeUpOnAlternateEarth 3 ай бұрын

You can thank the people who leave their garbage behind for the crackdown on campers.

@scable-eq7bp Ай бұрын

Very cool video, great content, we live in a condo in Key Largo, but before that we lived 12 years on our Privilege 615 catamaran sailboat. We always anchored out, wasn't about to pay the outrageous prices the marina's wanted for a slip especially with our boat being 65 feet long, but over the years we meet some nice van dwellers like yourself that were looking for a place to boondock in Key West, we told them to visit Key West during the day and then move north a few miles where the chances of finding a spot to camp for a night without being hassled. We actually made a list of places you can stay overnight in the upper keys and middle keys for free and nobody will bother you.

@scottwilson7835 3 ай бұрын

Lived in Key West 19 years...our old saying down there is.."Arrive on vacation, leave on probation"!😊

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

That’s great! 😁. Thanks for sharing.

@robwasnj 3 ай бұрын

Been camping and visiting the keys for over 35 years now, I've seen it change a LOT over that time. There's still a few little spots you can get away with camping but overall it's become a rich man's playground and people not so fortunate have been pushed out. All of Knights Key used to be a campground but they sold it and now it's a multi million dollar resort. Long Key hasn't been rebuilt since the last Hurricane and as you found out unless you book 11 months in advance good luck getting a spot anywhere. We actually rent a house now just because the cost and difficulty of camping was too much. Anyways, the Keys are beautiful but I don't agree with many of the changes. Enjoy your adventures!

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree! I’m glad we got to enjoy what we did before it changes even more!

@BreezyByTheSea63 2 ай бұрын

I agree. I lived in Big Pine for eight years back in the 80’s. (Loved driving over the old 7 mile bridge everyday to and from work🥰❤️). I go back to the keys every few years. It breaks my heart to see all the resorts and changes. The Cruise ships -IMO-really messed it up. Mallory square was moved and hasn’t been the same since. With all that said- there used to be still something beautiful and nostalgic about going to the Keys. ❤️❤️

@robwasnj 2 ай бұрын

@@BreezyByTheSea63 Remember the Australian pines at Long Key, so beautiful back then! We often camped there for a month, had to leave for a few days and come back after 2 weeks but those were the days. Met so many great people too, now it's booked 11 months in advance to the day plus without the pines no shade or privacy. Any chance you remember a place called Perry's on the Atlantic on Islamorada? It was a restaurant with a ship theme. I came a little later than you lived there, mostly the early 90's, I think our first year down was 1988 or 89, the new bridges were in place by then but my father remembered the old ones. Give the keys another 10 years and we won't be able to afford it at all.

@BreezyByTheSea63 2 ай бұрын

@@robwasnj the Austrian Pines were all down the tamiami trail and Krome Ave. I had already left Miami before Andrew. I went back two years later and did not recognize Key Biscayne nor Cape Kennedy My heart is forever broken.

@423harleyman Ай бұрын

I'm a new subscriber, Just stumbled on yall's channel and really enjoyed the Keys that you shared. Stay Safe in your travels and keep em rolling.

@HappyRetiredandhealthy-qk2lg 3 ай бұрын

In the early 70's, we stayed in a house on White Street, go to the pier and tan every day. My buddy would go spear a fish and have a beach BBQ. Loved it. In the 80's I would go to the Russell House and do 7 day fasts. All this was before all the big hotels. I would never go back.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow. That’s really cool! Glad you got to experience that 😀

@waynepovilaitis2305 2 ай бұрын

Hemmingway would be sick.

@drop830 3 ай бұрын

Oh to be young and adventurous. Just cruising the country, and discovering different places. I'm happy for you two. I enjoyed the video. I've spent a lot of my life in FL. It's a wondrous state. You guys are really salt of the earth kind of people. You're not like all these fake vloggers. Good on you for it . Subscribed

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

We really love being ourselves in our videos. Life isn’t about being perfect all the time. Thanks for the support 🙌🏽

@heavencantwait1218 3 ай бұрын

Hope you guys find Mallory Square & the huge bouy at the southern most point , so many miss these places, also there are places to sleep on the street you just have to find the right neighborhoods, people do it all the time, they just fill up fast .. Glad y’all were resourceful ..

@BeyondtheFern 3 ай бұрын

Just saw this come up in my feed and noticed you are in a Noovo van! Love their builds! I was in the Keys a week before you all were, I got lucky and nabbed a night at John Pennekamp SP and a night at Curry Hammock SP using Campscanner. I'm going to try and see if I can reserve a spot at Bahia Honda SP for next yr so I can spend more time roaming around. The day I was at Key West it was crazy busy and it was a Monday!

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

We love it! It’s a great place to visit. We really enjoyed going out on the catamaran! Awesome views. Bahia Honda is also an amazing place!

@allisonangelafleming 3 ай бұрын

So beautiful thanks for sharing!! Key West and Key Largo are in my bucket list!! ❤😊

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

It’s amazing! The catamaran was awesome.

@WeggieQueen2005 3 ай бұрын

I have no idea why people think any coast of FL is affordable; especially the Keys. It's so expensive here. Gorgeous views.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

It sure can be. 😀

@ChatGPT1111 2 ай бұрын

You have no idea? Not everyone is poor. Maybe not having any idea is the reason you are poor.

@siriusstar99 Ай бұрын

@@ChatGPT1111 Well that was flipping rude and uncalled for . People with your attitude is one of the things that’s wrong with this country .

@ChatGPT1111 Ай бұрын

@@siriusstar99 OK Karen

@annehedonia156 Ай бұрын

@@ChatGPT1111 You sŭŭŭck.

@atwistedlime 3 ай бұрын

People took advantage of free parking down there so now no one gets to.

@janetfolkerts5827 3 ай бұрын

That was a beautiful rooster, yes a chicken, but a male chicken. Sorry you had the displeasure of rain, but experiencing all these things locals take for granted is cool watching your reactions. Thank you for sharing your journey !

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

I’m not the brightest bulb 😂.

@theresahs5956 3 ай бұрын

I am so glad that I came across your channel! You have a new subscriber! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Yay! Awesome ❤️😍

@mellowman8695 28 күн бұрын

Love the channel name! Good luck to you both

@happietobehere 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🙌🏽

@SantiagoPATube Ай бұрын

That’s what I found at Key West. All the water views are “owned” by someone. As the general public you will feel landlocked. Unless you check in to a beachfront resort. No public beach access.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP Ай бұрын

Key West does not really have any beach. Its most rocky shoreline.

@chadkoller7809 3 ай бұрын

I just stumbled upon you guys and you now have a new subscriber. I’m going to solve your egg problems. My good friend is a farmer 1/2 mile from my house. We get our eggs fresh from him and they never see the refrigerator. Get farm fresh eggs and put them in a towel and set them somewhere they won’t break. If you buy eggs that have never seen a refrigerator than you never need to put them in one.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the journey with us 🫶🏽. Oh wow. Thanks for the tip! We will keep that in mind.

@chadkoller7809 3 ай бұрын

@@happietobehere hey is that a Polaroid camera you guys have?

@kingair350 3 ай бұрын

Yup in Europe eggs are in the isle not in a fridge.

@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa 3 ай бұрын

Cracker barrels are good to sleep at . Fl is hard to boon dock

@lisaarca1555 3 ай бұрын

@@kingair350Not true it depends on the country, in Austria eggs are always refrigerated in the supermarkets…

@DenverHarris 2 ай бұрын

To test if eggs are bad do the float test. Put them in a glass of water, and if they’re bad, they will float.

@Seattle808 19 сағат бұрын

This doesn’t always work 😅, I will say it’s about 95% accurate though 😂

@taraonpointlee4339 Ай бұрын

It's the dog watching the water for me!❤

@happietobehere Ай бұрын

He loves it ❤️🙌🏽

@devilblueduke Ай бұрын

I love that doggie.. he has floppy ears

@user-kr3ur8ug4z 26 күн бұрын

Great visit with you guys at Apple Valley Beer Garden in Townsend today, L&E from Okeechobee

@happietobehere 26 күн бұрын

Great visit with YOU GUYS 😍 hope you guys are having a great time with your son!

@cherylh6920 Ай бұрын

Lived in the Keys for 8 years. They used to say on the radio in Key West that they were not so hard on the boondockers if when they left, they took a homeless person and a rooster. I guess you can blame it on the Canadians: they come down with 1 shirt and a 20 dollar bill, and don't change either one!

@warwickwhite4684 Ай бұрын

What a fun video. Nice music also.

@jimbruneau6769 2 ай бұрын

Nice Trip! Nice camper too! Hint: Crack your eggs on a flat surface and the yolks won't break. Happy Camping!

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@richford2514 Ай бұрын

Headed to key west for our 27th year anniversary, moved to Florida 8 years ago to new Smyrna beach from Jersey ,always wanted to travel to key west this will be our first time ,we will be there 4th of July weekend hope we can stand the heat,but the hotels cost are crazy expensive and some what you to pay a parking fee daily,we got one with free parking right in town so we can walk to everything and may rent a scooter,love the video!

@kristinacrawford8826 4 күн бұрын

Hey from Daytona beach!

@johnc3225 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Floridian we love to RV in the keys, going back this November. I’m on my 3rd RV, our first class C sprinter had multiple leaks, and it was new, our class B, like yours was a WB travato, we had a leak from the front marker lights on the roof. Back in a 30’ class C, jayco, no leaks in this one. The “key” is maintenance and inspections of all possible leak areas! Keep a tube of dicor and silicone at all times! (Do not silicone over dicor)

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

I agree! We have been loving Florida. Great experience.

@annhysell6064 3 ай бұрын

Oh no, you missed the really awesome cemetery. The headstones are not typical. Fun to watch your channel, just stumbled across it this morning. Enjoy your travels.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Aww 🥰. Thank you 🙏

@rickcooper156 2 ай бұрын

After living in my SUV full time for almost 5 years... I still think that the worst day of Nomad Life is better than the best day living in a Bricks and Sticks! I wouldn't trade my lifestyle for anything. I have so little but I've never been happier and so Very grateful!!!

@Somethinglikethat2023 2 ай бұрын

State parks are great and require reservations the minute it is 30 days out online. Also first i line to enter park for any cancellations.

@meadowbrookguideservice8359 4 ай бұрын

I love the Keys. Looks like you had a beautiful time and met some wonderful people. Happy travels to you.

@happietobehere 4 ай бұрын

It was a great time. We will definitely be going back. We can’t wait to get out west though.

@westswell2757 2 ай бұрын

Your dog 🐶 is so adorable 🥰

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Awww thank you 🙏

@devilblueduke Ай бұрын

Oh My Gosh I think so too !! He looks like he has soft floppy ears also

@debraporter1797 Ай бұрын

I also just stumbled on you. So nice to ve young and be able to do what you are doing. So much fun. We have been to 48 states. On the road in a few days making many stops. No hurry for New England this year. Its every year due to family and friends. Enjoy.

@happietobehere Ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙌🏽

@devilblueduke Ай бұрын

Do you have a doggie??

@triciaalbert5539 3 ай бұрын

There are five regions the upper keys is called Key Largo, then you have Islamorada, Marathin, Big Coppit or Pine, then the Lower Keys called Key West. Key West is known for its lime pie. Hope you enjoy your ride!

@malindaallinson5749 3 ай бұрын

Marathon

@lisad6106 Ай бұрын

Lower Keys is everything south of the Seven Mile Bridge which includes Big Pine. Islamorada south to Marathon are the middle keys and Islamorada north to Key Largo are the upper keys. It matters.

@FreeSpiritMom Ай бұрын

“Introvert” “stares at new neighbors” 😂😂😂 that’s me lol

@bowl0noodles 7 күн бұрын

The east coast has very little public land for dispersed camping. Your cheapest options are state, county parks with campgrounds or KOA RV parks.

@terribartlett5332 Ай бұрын

I van stayed in Key West some 53 yrs ago and never was bothered the same with Washington DC, and many other places we stopped traveling across country. But, it was a different world then.

@caroleneeley7153 3 ай бұрын

Loved the video. Great job❤

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@jjones9290 2 ай бұрын

"Is that a chicken or a rooster?" 😂 Never thought I'd hear that.

@silverlining6259 2 ай бұрын

What’s so weird about that? There are chickens and roosters

@midwestmike613 Ай бұрын

The roosters and cats were all over the last time I went. The roosters would wake us up at 5am hated them for that😅the cats were cool they have a bunch at Hemingway house some were very friendly.

@Gemma6thSense 7 күн бұрын

I always offer if anyone is ever in the NJ area (of Atlantic City let's say) I'm about a 15 minute ride from AC- and I have a large piece of property that I like to offer people living your lifestyle- and we do keep cameras on our property so it's safe- but we wouldn't let just anyone that looked ehhhh idk. I like to think listening my gut has steered me right!! Anyhow! The offer is there if you ever find yourself in the S Jersey area plus about 15 mins in the other direction from me are a few nice camp grounds so that would work as well if you didn't feel comfortable having basically your own lot!!!

@krnlueck 10 күн бұрын

Geiger Key Marina and Hog Fish Bar and Grill are famous for their Hogfish. If you ever get back try them. Where you parked at Boca Chica is in the flight path of the Navy base where the fighter jets go to train so that's why it's noisy. You'll see FA-18's about every day.The sound of freedom! We camp in the Keys ever winter in Cudjoe Key just 23 miles from mile zero

@roberts.1400 4 ай бұрын

Whoa, quite the trip guys 🐟 ... I'd love to find that "secure location" one day. But, for now I'll enjoy it vicariously 👍🏼 See you in the next one 😺

@happietobehere 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! The Keys was a great time! We are just getting started 🫶🏽

@spreadlovewithcat Ай бұрын

We take our cat camping with us but I haven't made it to the Florida keys yet I'm thinking about it so we're trying to check out and figure out which way to do it

@usmcmsgt5487 Ай бұрын

That's the one thing I don't miss about living in Florida, the rain. It would rain on one side of the street and sun shine on the other. I like keeping my motorcycles and vehicles detailed and it would rain 3 hours later.... 😠

@happietobehere 22 күн бұрын

Haha. Yeah that’s the worst man.

@Ddccpp2152 2 ай бұрын

How did you not explore Robbies when you stopped for the rain?? It's such a cool place! 😮

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Next time for sure. 😍

@roamingnomeRV 3 ай бұрын

State parks - #38.50 a night or work camp and get your site free for long term stay

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@gRosh08 3 ай бұрын

I think I know Your mom... she, my wife, myself and our two kids shared a few Mimosas while having brunch in a fancy South Carolina Hipster Restaurant. Joy. Happy Joy. Cheers!

@Bellasafari 3 ай бұрын

I love all of your rounded edges…is this a DIY or ‘store bought’😂?

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

We bought it custom built. 🙌🏽

@coreysmith8560 3 ай бұрын

4:39 Which keys? 😂 Also, driving in the rainstorm with an RV will make you rock and roll. 🎸

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Too many to remember … and yes it will. 😂😂

@Valentinegirly14 Ай бұрын

I actually live in Florida and have been to the Keys numerous times there are many keys as soon as you get into key Largo you should see a sign for every key as you’re going down to Key West and the colour of the the most beautiful I’ve ever seen!!

@midwestmike613 Ай бұрын

I remember the one time we went we were right off Duval Street and the damn roosters would wake us all up at 5am after getting home at 2am from the bars. It was a good time had a ton of laughs that trip but that location was awful for noise live band outside at night and roosters in the AM. Got almost no sleep the entire weekend beautiful place but probably will never go back at least not to Key West maybe one of the other keys a little more laid back.

@LilyWasHereMB 21 күн бұрын

Visited Key West Thanksgiving-ish 2023 in our 24 ft Sprinter. Parking was challenging. We overnighted on a residential street in the Casa Marina area. We are not stealth. After leaving Key West and doing a little resesrch about RVing there, I don't think it was even legal for me to drive a 24ft long, 10ft tall vehicle in the city. Too bad, I'd like to go back and spend more money but I'm not parking an hour away.

@desert-walker 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been to all those places I love it down there, except for the humidity bit too much for me. But they do have the best Keylime pie in the country.

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

We love key lime pie 🙌🏽

@gwynkaitis1259 2 ай бұрын

How do you keep your dog cool in the van while you are away from it?

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

We have a AC unit that we run.

@cfoster8706 20 күн бұрын

Nice I live in Fort Lauderdale FL. Should visit (Las olas Beach) Pompano Beach or Hollywood Beach. Very friendly atmosphere. More parking options, all day paid parking spots.

@kennypascoe4752 3 ай бұрын

I’m here for the pupperz-doodle!

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Awww 🥰

@kennypascoe4752 3 ай бұрын

@@happietobehere I honestly think that why I subscribe to most channels lol cause they have cute pupperz

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

I agree 🥰. We love him.

@spreadlovewithcat Ай бұрын

Our cat has gone bicycle riding with us we have a backpack that I put on my front even though he's 20 lb but he's not fat we put them in our backpack and he rides in the front as we ride our bicycles

@kw7292 4 күн бұрын

My first trip to the Keys and Key West was late 70’s, we went to the nude beach. Needless to say it’s a little different today. Not sure where the average person lives (think about all the hotel and restaurant workers). Hurricanes cause the biggest change, then the big guys come in and buy up everything and build condos.

@gary7moore 3 ай бұрын

I love KW, if you spend time downtown it’s usually super busy especially when cruise ships arrive. I prefer staying away from the hassle and bustle of Duvall street. Dry Tortugas is one of my favorite national parks to visit! If you do go downtown, a scooter makes parking so much easier! Also, the comment about larger RV’s rocking and rolling isn’t always true, often times those 45ft coaches are the best driving most stable RV’s you can get.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

We are the same. It was cool to touch mile 0 but too much going on for us lol. The wind blows our van around pretty good on super windy days as well. I think it’s just because of the height of the high roof vans and RVs

@gary7moore 3 ай бұрын

@@happietobehere I have a older 45 ft Entegra cornerstone, it’s by far the most stable RV I have owed or driven. It takes a lot of wind to move +50,000 lbs around, the extra axel in the rear also helps keep it stable. My Jeep wrangler gets pushed around significantly more than the RV. I believe it’s a combination of height, weight and suspension. My Jeep is heavy but has crappy live axels. RV is big, heavy and has a great suspension.

@keithblueribbonable 2 ай бұрын

Warmest place in the lower 48 in February…… that heat is very expensive and very competitive. Been going for 30 years

@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa 3 ай бұрын

Congrads to 1k🎉🎉🎉🎉

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏. Very exciting.

@spreadlovewithcat Ай бұрын

Our cat is small he's only 20 lb but he's not fat or overweight but we take him in all the stores around here I wonder if they would allow our cat to go with us in the stores in Florida

@usmcmsgt5487 Ай бұрын

19:49 You guys need a pen almost like an octagon but only half so when cooking on the side you can let furbaby out....even when others dogs are off leash. The fence breaks down easily as well.

@happietobehere Ай бұрын

Yeah I agree. We have looked into them but just never gotten one yet. They are great though.

@xplmr1 2 ай бұрын

FYI, refrigerated eggs don't go bad they just dry out. If you get a bad or rotten egg chances are it was layed that way. I buy dozens of eggs at a time and eat them over months. I've never had a bad one plus older eggs peel easier once hard-boiled. Cheers!

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Good to know. Thank you 🙏

@Beanstocku 3 ай бұрын

Hey you guys are amazing! God Bless 🙏 some pretty epic views- proud of yall. Cooking on the beach Man thats cool. Congrats on the Vid it's blowing up. Keep up good work; be safe. You guys are such a good example for these younger and even older people of what taking a chance, smiling, loving, working together, and frankly being a bit humble while doing so. Confuckingradulations thank God Momma

@Beanstocku 3 ай бұрын

Hey your van setup is really Good like 3 separate and functional spaces and that shower 👌 I'd think after awhile long 1 room with tables wouldn't be so good

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@susanannette5758 13 күн бұрын

I hope you stopped back at Robbie’s and fed the tarpons. Born and raised in S Fla for 60 years and the one thing I miss is the Keys.

@user-ps7cx7vo6b 4 ай бұрын

Love yall miss yall keep doing big things

@happietobehere 4 ай бұрын

Thanks you 🙌

@2time500winner 3 ай бұрын

What kind of pans are those you're using?

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Kitchen Academy Detachable Handle Induction Cookware Sets

@2time500winner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@kathleenbotsford5698 4 ай бұрын

You could have found out all the information about Key West on the internet. Many years ago, you had to wing it. Now, you can find out everything about a place before you visit.

@floridachickstinyadventures 3 ай бұрын

If you ever come back through Sarasota , North port area , I have a private little piece of property you are more than welcome to Boondock on for a couple days if you need . I also have a KZfaq channel based on tiny adventures and a converted bus. Maybe we can Collab one day ! Everything here is expensive these days unfortunately. Happie adventures! 🌻🔆 🚌

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! We love Sarasota. Email us if you can. 🙌🏽

@NinjaBooKitty 13 күн бұрын

Apparently, it CAN be done, if done right, Ryan Twomey even stealth camped overnight and didn't seem to have any trouble. He parked, got out his ebike and everything then came back and stayed overnight.

@happietobehere 11 күн бұрын

It CAN be done. We managed to stay there for over a week. But little did we know there were fines attached to it if caught. Key west is a little different than any other spot we have been yet. All the locals know what you’re up to and don’t seem to like us staying overnight. We even called the sheriffs office to make sure and it definitely is a thing. Moral of the story is you can do it just do it at your own risk.

@devilblueduke Ай бұрын

I love the doggie so much

@user-ev8fn1nj2m Ай бұрын

Ur baby is such a sweetheart! N so handsome he just goes with the flo

@devilblueduke Ай бұрын

You’re talking about the doggie right ??

@laurieann5312 3 ай бұрын

I cook all my bacon and sausage, then put in freezer and take out and reheat; as needed.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Pretty smart.

@DevoutFollowerofYeshua 2 ай бұрын

I lived in Key West in the 1980’s. It was wonderful. It was a whole different atmosphere of local artists down Duval Street and very friendly and hometown feeling. Not anymore. We did not have cruise ships and we did not have the perverse parades. The actual southernmost point is off of the military base. Take a look at your map. For military people, we have the military bases to stay on with our RVs. I left my heart in the “Florida Keys” and I am headed back. The Keys are called Cays in the Bahamas, small islands. Make sure you get on the big sailing ship, and experience the beautiful sunsets and waters of the Florida Keys. Stock Island has a great little RV park on the water. Research the history of the Florida Keys, it is amazing. 🌊🏝️😊🚐⛵️

@freedomisfromtruth 2 ай бұрын

That was AWESome, you know we all will be talking about that pooch.

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Awwww ❤️

@coachjdc Ай бұрын

Did you debrand the Noovo for stealth purposes?

@happietobehere 22 күн бұрын

We did. Unfortunately. But we are working with the owner with some other options.

@pass4pets434 Ай бұрын

65 yr old lived in key west on off. Spent my honeymoon in key west. My favorite place in the whole world.

@happietobehere Ай бұрын

It’s a very cool unique place. We enjoyed it. 🙌🏽

@ILM787 Ай бұрын

I’d pay extra for the jet/prop noise!

@triciaalbert5539 3 ай бұрын

Those are fighter jets that fly pretty much everyday. Try listening to the noise for nearly two years. We stayed on Big Coppitt or Pine Key and the jets were our entertainment. Key west is a military town with a navel base and more.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information! Good to know. Cheers

@WilliamDail 4 ай бұрын

I saw your van at Boca Chica beach! I'm a local van lifer in Key West.

@happietobehere 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! We had a great time.

@LilyGazou 3 ай бұрын

Amazed you manage to van-life there. I was able to only when I was there looking for a job during lockdown time. Bad timing to find work. 😂

@bobandvickiw 3 ай бұрын

Crazy the number of interruptions for Ads

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Good time to grab a snack lol

@markp-yt6bv Ай бұрын

I never have liked flat land and ocean combo. Always preferred mountains and ocean. More campfires and less people. But everyone to themselves. Enjoy life, it is short at best.

@amieweymouth992 3 ай бұрын

❤❤ Peace and blessings❤❤

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

😍😍😍

@FWMCBigFoot 3 ай бұрын

Now this was entertaining, a KZfaq van life creator talking about Ryan Twomey's channel and his cooking to an old guy living in a Class C who watches Ryan and his cooking. 😂 I've upped my cooking game because of Ryan, and I found your comment entertaining. That was worth a subscribe.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We love Ryan. He’s a great content creator. We hope to collaborate one day. 🙌🏽

@WeggieQueen2005 3 ай бұрын

That post office IS real :)

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Yesss

@kathleencrane-grylls5416 Ай бұрын

Visited key west when I lived in Florida camping in Florida sucked keywest was cool but we didn’t stay there we just went to see the “90 miles to Cuba” sign on the beach and sit on Ernest Hemmingways barstool

@kirkstable 3 ай бұрын

A lot of Florida was bad. I traveled down in a 30 foot motorhome and did three laps around the state but never went south of Miami. I’ve been to Key West. It’s beautiful, but there’s a lot of beautiful parts of Florida that don’t cost as much.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

I agree. Florida has a lot of very cool places. You could spend a lot of time in Florida.

@ChatGPT1111 2 ай бұрын

What do you mean by bad? If you only traveled around the state like you said, you missed 90% of it.

@user-zp5ym5nb2l 2 ай бұрын

hey guys im a new suscriber,i live in the keys for almost 40 years ,we move out of there in 2018,we live now in saint augustine my all familie live in the keys including my daugther,my son in marathon and my mom in key west,i got a motorhome we drove there 2 years ago and we park in kmart parking lot in marathon and they kick us out including 5 more rvs ,you are not allow to park anywhere in the keys period ,we rent hotel there this week to see our families ,i will not recomend any rv to go to the keys if you find a place to park is going to cost you at least $200 or more a nigth,i know because i grow up there and police are all over the keys ,be safe and enjoy your life

@resurrectionsunday4164 28 күн бұрын

Like your videos but the music is pretty loud. I keep turning sound up to hear you and down in between ❤

@happietobehere 22 күн бұрын

Yeah are older videos we were still learning. They should be better now. Sorry about that.

@nancykrull2151 Ай бұрын

Big Pine, is best place to stay.

@Sunshineandhydrangeas 3 күн бұрын

It’s a tiny place about the size of a postage stamp. Space is at a premium, so of course you can’t take up valuable space for free! Plus, people seem to either have an overly romanticized vision of it or think they can just go and do whatever they want there. Locals get sick of that shit! Not sure why anyone would actually expect to be able to do this without consequence. I live in the state and visited Key West then wished I hadn’t bothered. Overtourism is a killer thing and there are much more beautiful beaches in many other places.

@artsteadman2230 2 ай бұрын

Key West's pretty much always been like that for quite some time

@happietobehere 2 ай бұрын

Really cool experience.

@professionalinspectionserv4228 3 ай бұрын

I believe the reason for areas not allowing overnight stays is the hotel industry and taxes reaped by the locality. Now some folks ruin it for others... locals seem more offended, they want the tourist money...

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Exactly. We are excited to get out west.

@terib3625 3 ай бұрын

Key West Parking lot 808 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040 24 hr parking but cash only. I paid $10 but noticed it might have gone up to $15? No Rvs I had plain small Nissian van no problem. 4 blocks from Duval Street.

@brendalogan6281 3 ай бұрын

thanks...nice that you share the info for folks behind...didn't appreciate the selfishness in the video....we found ours but not willing to help anyone else...bad karma...subscribed but just unsubscribed because of their selfishness

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thank you.

@happietobehere 3 ай бұрын

It’s not selfishness. We were told not to say anything. It’s very hard in the keys. Glad you just assumed and felt that way. Anyways. Have a good day.

@kb_9880 2 ай бұрын

the guy was 'selfish'. Maybe, he wanted to keep it to himself so they can return and hope it is still available. She was ready to divulge. Maybe, give her a tip and she can private message. Lol

@bobbiellison4315 9 күн бұрын

It makes sense in places where tourism is their main or only industry. They want you spending big bucks on their hotels.

@mark33328 4 күн бұрын

First time I visited in the 80’s it was magical there. 90’s started to see the crowds and greedy hotels starting to gouge tourists. Last time was 2002 and it was just ruined and overpriced.

@Rose-eg4yc Ай бұрын

Ok so was that click bait or did I miss it some how the 200 fine and jail ??

@EnigmaticEvee Ай бұрын

They mentioned it as a possibility. It didn't happen to them. 23:45

@208miuwu 3 ай бұрын

I will say being retired military I stay on the base in Key West. You can pitch a tent bring a RV, stay in the transient building, stay in a trailer 2 bedroom $147.00 a night, stay in the Town homes 3 bedroom $167 a night. Plenty of parking for your boat/car. Who can afford almost $500. a night.

@scottwilson7835 2 ай бұрын

I think they forced the locals that had floating homes on "Houseboat Row".😮‍💨