First weeks in our new Land Cruiser camper (but then having to say bye to it!)

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11 ай бұрын

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After two weeks of finally being back on the road, we have to say goodbye. But before we do, join as for our last week of living in our truck as we stay the night at a blueberry farm, camp in the national forest of Oregon, and heading to Overland Expo PNW in Bend, Oregon.
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@MrDoodlebug68018 11 ай бұрын

Having lived on an acreage in Nebraska for the last 38 years, we've never worried about foxtails getting in our dogs noses. I recently heard about it from another KZfaq video. We've always worried about foxtails getting tangled in our dogs coats and in-between their toes. Love your videos keep them coming Sara & Chris and stay safe! ❤

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I didn't know y'all had them as far east as Nebraska, that's good to know. Side note: I think Nebraska is one of the most underrated states. Every time we drive through it we think it's beautiful and that the people are so friendly!

@MrDoodlebug68018 11 ай бұрын

@@chrisandsara Thank you I feel the same way my state is under rated. There's some very beautiful areas with alot of amazing things to see and do in Nebraska. I love the Sandhills and canoeing or floating on the Niobrara River and stopping by Smith Falls.If you're ever here check it out. Also Indian Caves in southeast Nebraska are amazing too.

@adventuresofroblana2619 11 ай бұрын

Foxtails are dangerous when they dry and turn brown, the green ones are soft and flexible and don't fall apart to get lodged in animals. We're in socal and there are tons out here, its still rare for them to get lodged in your animal but yes it does happen...

@strangetravels 11 ай бұрын

Things I want after watching this fun video… 1. Blueberries 2. Coffee 3. To lay in a pool

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

😂 Go get all three! We encourage it!

@genelleandmike 11 ай бұрын

Bend!! Love that place. Wish we could have been there for the expo, but I also know it was super hot 🥵 I'm glad you guys are enjoying the new camper so much. Can't wait to see what you do next 💚

@sherriclearlake1611 11 ай бұрын

So.Many.Camera.Angles! I'm just amazed at the effort in getting all the shots and then editing them together to tell a story. Love your video's!

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Sherri! Lots of angles, but also a lot of fun to capture. If we didn't enjoy the filming aspect we probably wouldn't enjoy all the angles as much. lol :) Hope you're doing well in CR!

@sebastianlipp7649 11 ай бұрын

Nice vid! 😊 When are you going to do a room tour? We want to see more of the inside 😜

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

😂 We'll get right on that! lol

@VentureWild 11 ай бұрын

Loved this one! ❤ Nature needs here 🙋🏻‍♀️ we keep an app on our phones called “picture this” you can literally snap a shot of any plant and it will identify it for you! Super helpful if you’re not 100% sure about something!

@heathertormey 11 ай бұрын

Looking like you've always had the truck! Thank you for the National Forest tip. I'll have to look into that for my roadtrip in October.

@ellenbower4825 11 ай бұрын

Our dog had a foxtails taken out of his nose. Very traumatic for him and us. $400 dollars later, ugh. Yes, watch those foxtails.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

😱 Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I've heard it's really scary when it happens. I just had no idea it was a thing until a couple of years ago. I suppose I'm not overreacting carrying Kramer then.

@ellenbower4825 11 ай бұрын

@@chrisandsara no you’re not. It happens so quickly.

@susanrichardson8035 11 ай бұрын

We had blueberry juice at a hotel breakfast buffet in Amsterdam.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing!

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

I've never heard of blueberry juice! Was it any good?

@susanrichardson8035 11 ай бұрын

@@chrisandsara Yes, it was! Deep blue color. We were in a hotel near the cruise terminal in Amsterdam before sailing to Norway.

@susanrichardson8035 11 ай бұрын

@@chrisandsara PS: We live outside Nashville and lived for a few years in Chattanooga.

@courtneyrenegar4329 11 ай бұрын

Guys!!! I love the new truck; so excited to see where you take her next. I was wondering if solar was coming. Have a great time, feel better, and come visit the PNW soon.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Courtney! I always love seeing your name pop up out here. :) We're definitely going to make it back to the PNW SOON! Like, two weeks from now we'll be back! I'll definitely let you know when we get back to WA. :)

@kaylaandmarkalan 11 ай бұрын

Looks like you guys are settling in nicely! You may have already said, but are you planning to put an AC unit in the truck at all?

@brunnie 11 ай бұрын

Ah ha... I see what is coming. Good lead up to it. Hope you had a good time at Xpo PNW. Bet your rig... BTW, have you named the Toyota??.... got lots of views. Until next time, Travel safe.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Hey y'all! The expo was a lot of fun as usual. It's always nice to see old friends and meet other people who enjoy a similar lifestyle. Y'all are going to have a lot of fun at the CO one! The previous owners named the truck Gary (after the snail in Spongebob because it looks like a snail lol) and so far we're planning to keep the name. It's a funny name that fits the quirkiness of the truck! 😂

@luckya824 10 ай бұрын

Is your camper cabin from the german manufacturer „Bimobil“? Love your setup! 😍

@chrisandsara 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it is! It's one of their 1988 campers! 😊

@CarinaPiersay 11 ай бұрын

Didn’t you do overland expo last year? I’m glad you have a hat this year. Don’t know why I remember that… it’s so random 😆. Safe travels 🌴

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

haha yes! we did go to Overland Expo last year. We were there more to see people than anything this year. And don't worry, we were lathered up in layers upon layers of sunscreen + hate. 😎

@bencuraza6503 11 ай бұрын

😱‼️That was a Whirlwind of mobile life on the road ending with Guatemala🤔⁉️ 🐶❤’s the water

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

You'll have to stay tuned to find out! 🙃

@rexmago9966 11 ай бұрын

Do you recommend the Garmin tread? Any issues with it?

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

No complaints at all so far, we love it! Super handy to have iOverlander integrated + all the other gps features. We're big fans of garmin though, we use their inreach and watches, too.

@mattc1602 11 ай бұрын

Where did you leave your truck when you left Oregon? Airport or are there better places? Thanks.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Hi Matt! We actually were able to leave it at a friends house in Bend. Airports are usually good options since they're safe and many have space for oversized vehicles. However, since we had to leave it for almost a month, it would have been crazy expensive and we didn't want to leave it exposed for that long.

@sharonsegal9784 11 ай бұрын

What happened to your doggy? Did he go with you?

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Yes, Kramer pretty much goes everywhere with us. Unfortunately Guatemala was partially a work trip and the client wouldn't like him begin there for this specific project, so the plan was to leave him with our house sitter. We've only ever had to leave him behind for a couple of trips, usually only when it's a destination that's rabies free and almost impossible to get him to. :)

@We.chance.__ 7 ай бұрын

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@mike123abc 11 ай бұрын

Does the cab have AC? Any thoughts on AC for the back?

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Hi Mike! No, the cab doesn't have AC, although there are a few aftermarket options that we're considering. For the living space we're looking at going with Cruise n Comfort (or another ducted DC powered option) that we could also potentially duct to the driving space, too. A rooftop AC is a last resort because we're already so tall and we don't want to be anymore top heavy than we already are. :)

@glenncamp733 11 ай бұрын

:"Harvestes" not harvests?

@martylovejoy 11 ай бұрын

Harvest Hosts. Wineries, orchards, farms, etc... let you camp for free but hope that you'll buy their products. Very hit or miss... Beautiful setting or parking lot. Inexpensive or more expensive than a campground. $50/yr membership, I think. Me? I didn't renew membership.

@chrisandsara 11 ай бұрын

Definitely a hit or miss thing. The app does let visitors review their stays which is very helpful. Unfortunately since we first started using the app they've added a reservation component so lots of people are booking their spots weeks (or months) in advance, similar to a campground. It used to be a great option to find different places to stay while on the move instead of a Walmart, but now it doesn't really serve that purpose since spots are harder to snag. Usually you can only spend one night at each place so it's not really worthy of planning your trip around getting to a certain farm since they're usually a little farther out of the way. All that being said, we renewed because we've stayed at some really great ones and sometimes the farms/breweries are in places where there aren't any other camping options. For ~$100 a year, it pays for itself within a few visits vs. campgrounds.