5 frustrations traveling in Class B RV and simple fixes

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5 frustrations traveling in Class B RV and simple fixes

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FRUSTRATIONS of traveling in a Camper Van are real. See five reasons why traveling in a Class B RV sucks, and simple fixes.
#5 Internet Connectivity
#4 Grocery Shopping
#3 Overnight Camping (parking)
#2 Decision Fatigue
#1 Drivers
⏰ V I D E O T I M E P O I N T S ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:01 #5 Internet Connectivity
00:45 #4 Grocery Shopping
01:54 See Stone Mountain
02:26 #3 Overnight Camping (parking) options
04:37 #2 Decision Fatigue
06:42 #1 Drivers
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@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

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@ecovango6675 Жыл бұрын

Scott I completely understand your frustration about rude, and disrespectful drivers. How I have dealt with that is I got a dash cam. My level of anxiety has dramatically gone down. Yes I have recorded an accident right in front of me and turned it into the driver that was hit by a hit-and-run driver ,she was so thankful to have that video recording of the accident. Yes those are some joys that can come back to someone that has had a miss fortune happened to them. Like they say you can’t argue with a video. It shows the truth. Thank you so much for all your amazing videos you are a huge asset for the camper van community.❤️

@stevebenton83 Жыл бұрын

One in front. One in back!✌

@sambacchanal Жыл бұрын

Same here ... caught a rude lady flipping me off after SHE ran a stop sign smh ... the chatter they have going through their heads to react the way they do makes me have pity and sympathy for their hate

@bethsutherland9568 Жыл бұрын

i want same -- any suggestions?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your thoughtful comment!

@Erin-Thor Жыл бұрын

@@bethsutherland9568 - Search for “best dash cameras” here on KZfaq. There are dozens of top contenders, good values and features. My personal one has gps, so correct time, location and speed on the video. It saved me a few speeding and traffic tickets. If the officer says you were doing 70 in a 55, or didn’t come to a complete stop, or whatever… you have proof of your innocence or guilt. 🤣 Most times where the officer has… been creating it just takes a smile, point to the GPS and say “that records my speed, I glanced at it when I saw your police car and it said 68 in a 65 mph zone, not 74,” and suddenly they have to rethink their ticket.

@Erin-Thor Жыл бұрын

As a former commercial truck driver, I’ve learned to be chill and forgiving. As long as they haven’t hit me, it’s all good. And people can’t see in front of trucks and vans, it’s human nature to assume you’re big and slow, so they get in front of you and slow down. Take a drink of coffee and maintain proper following distance. Oh, and GET A DASH CAM OR TWO! One for the front and rear. Be sure the front has GPS w speed and other info recorded. ❤

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

thansk Erin

@TheWayWalker 9 ай бұрын

That's great advice the dash cam!

@JohnsDeb Жыл бұрын

OMG, Agree about drivers!!! I drive a school bus 7.5 - 8 hours a day. It’s dangerous out there & they seem to be unhappy and frustrated. That’s right Scott, smile, thumbs up & patience. Great video as always. Stay safe🚐

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for wathcing JD

@ftkinsella Жыл бұрын

Wow 4 years, that's incredible. I remember seeing you in the beginning. You have helped me so much and I am ready to RV full-time. Cheers brother ☺️

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Yep… Feb 2023 will begin 4th year of full-time Van Travel. Still feels like just beginning. Excited for your journey to begin. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@richardvalitalo3670 Жыл бұрын

@michellecastaneda4104 Жыл бұрын

I think you make it sound harder than it is. I never have a problem founding some where to sleep. I don't make too many plans either. The only problem I have being on the road is it can get lonely.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle. Thx for sharing. I have a video coming soon about how to NOT be lonely on the road. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@baddad259 5 ай бұрын

That is my main reason I have not gone forward with my purchase. I will be a solo traveler. I recently lost my wife and not sure if I want to do this by myself.

@baddad259 5 ай бұрын

Hey Scott, thanks for the informative video. These are all the factors I need to take in before I make that leap into Class B traveling.

@ORIginaLgifts772 Жыл бұрын

I knew going in to van life there would be unique challenges. However when I compare the very valid frustrations you mentioned of van life to owning and maintaining a home, well I NEVER want to go back to the endless frustrations and stresses a home brings. The freedom, joy, and adventures of minimal living are worth every single frustration. I guess I wouldn’t have chosen van life if that weren’t the case! One of my personal frustrations of living full time in South Fl is running out of battery in the middle of the night when A/C is a necessity! As you mentioned the decision overload sometimes can get tiring! Other than that, over time the frustrations do get less bothersome. Sometimes I just laugh at those drivers that I inevitably meet up at stop sign. I can’t help myself 😂.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Truth on home ownership. I own zero real estate now and have no missed any of it. Check out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@sherrianrobinson6652 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with those five but every time we come home we can’t wait to hit the road again. I’m glad you’re enjoying our little part of the world. ❤

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

hello Sherriann. Howdy Mike. So true

@AR-cw4he Жыл бұрын

I’m learning from your channel Scott because one day I am going to purchase my very own R.V. Van 🥰

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Very excited for you!

@hrbeta Жыл бұрын

Regular earthling: “Scott, your life really suck” 🙄

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for feeling my pain, especially about grocery shopping !! LOL

@myas3656 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video as usual Scott - thank you. Welcome back, hope your vaca was fun. You’re number 1 is mine as well. The two things that bug/scare me the most are as you mentioned, the bullies that tail gate when you are going the speed limit or a few over and the ones that cut you off so close! Absolutely terrifying to stop a trailer/rv on a dime and wondering if everything you own is now on the floor. Looking forward to your 5 favorite things.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Joys of Van Travel coming your way soon. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@janedoran1157 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott. Roger and Jane watching from Byron, IL. We couldn’t come up with any major van travel frustrations. Love it!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

I would expect nothing less from the Discovery based in Byron !

@Thesaltymedic36 Жыл бұрын

My 5 frustrations 🤔 Understaffed every shift Over worked every shift. Under paid 🤦🏼 Too slow to fix the above mentioned 😂 I’m still 3 1/2 years from retirement 👍🏼 great video Scott 👍🏼

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain T S M…. You need a Camper Van escape pod !

@djsarg7451 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos, very helpful. Summers are long and hot where I am, so I got a white van, it stays cooler on those hot days. My van is the rear bath model with two beds (20L- 59k -2LB), I am tall and like the open floor plan. The new Ram as the 9-speed trans, and nice gas mileage for such a heavy load. Ram has a nice turning radius for a 21' van. I added a Wolfbox G900 Rear View Mirror Camera, a must. Also put on KO2 Tires and 1 ½ inch Owl Lift.

@user-hu4xn9kn5k Жыл бұрын

You have more self control than I. I use a different finger for tailgaters. Appreciate your content

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL sometimes I give them more than a smile 😊

@Dalekkemp 3 ай бұрын

Lol… while driving on I-4 I had a lady get mad at me and was tailgating me badly… all the hallmarks of road rage. For reference- speed limit was 75 I was doing 80. Know what I did? I slowed down enough that she couldn’t merge into another lane, and enough that it would piss her off even more. Lesson learned for her

@scratchlogic Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott. I don't have a camper an yet, however I think the whole thing of speeding would be a frustration. Most of the time it's just poor planning on the other driver part. If we separate out the tailgating or speeding around you, I can say as an ex-motorcycle driver and other safety driving courses I have taken they teach to never drive behind a vehicle that they cant see through to the front so the other car in front can be seen. The other things you mentioned though all valid brother. Adventure on. I'm looking at the newer Travato's coming out with the newer 2023 chassis now. La Mesa seems to only have the older chassis but really good prices. There is one dealer down here in my area of Tampa Bay that has the newer 2023 chassis for around 130ish.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Scratch. Thansk for your comments. Travato !!

@stevebritt Жыл бұрын

As part of our travel planning, we always try to avoid driving through large metro areas during morning or afternoon rush hours. That addresses the worst time for dealing with other drivers' antics. It also makes it easier to change into the lane you need to be in for exits.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Great points you make Steve.

@SweaterVestNetwork Жыл бұрын

Scott- we stayed 4 nights over a long Labor Day Weekend at the same park in our Sequence B Van. We really liked this place. Very well kept, we were in the northern most loop that wasn't quite so crowded-nice and peaceful. Digging your content!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your comments and for watching Mr C. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@christopherlucas1395 2 күн бұрын

Dude, you really need to scratch number 4 off the list! Grocery shopping is not that serious. 😂

@SsroseL 10 ай бұрын

Haha- I can so relate to all of this! Pros and cons to everything. I practice a lot of mindfulness and meditation 🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️ It takes a lot of work to enjoy the natural spoils in life. Someone posted on a forum the other day- “ What do people who live in their cars do all day? Like smoke and chill?” And he was being serious. So many people got angry at him 🤭 If I find the post again, I'm sharing this link 😁

@gosmall.livelarge 10 ай бұрын

Love that!

@Mike_MTB_XC Жыл бұрын

Very informative video! This may not apply to many of your viewers but if you are a senior and have a Lifetime National Park Pass you can stay at many campgrounds near the National Parks and inside them for half cost.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Great point Mike. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@Mike_MTB_XC Жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge Yes, another excellent video.

@survivor2338 Жыл бұрын

I surely understand your frustration with drivers I'm a commercial driver who has retired and have a self build camper my frustration is if I stop at a rest stop I have to sleep in the front seat of my pickup because if I drop the tailgate in getting the back of my camper it's camping and a self build camper is not stealthy everybody knows what you're doing

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Great points. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@itsme123669 Жыл бұрын

One of my biggest pet peeves is route planning/destination optimization. I often hang around decent sized cities. On any given day I find a city park to work from/a place to take my dog, a branch of my gym, a place to get groceries, and a place to sleep. There's also the RV-specific stuff, laundromats, etc. on certain days and point of interest visits. I also have to make sure I have decent cell signals (I now have all three major carriers) wherever I'm going to work from and try to find a shaded spot if it's hot outside. Anyway, finding and optimizing all of my stops in a day can be draining, especially when you're new to an area. You're dead on about decision fatigue. I'm currently taking a break at my parents' place through the holidays and will be starting year 2 of van life afterwards.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Excited for your 2nd year of Camper Van travel. Say hi to Mom and Dad for me :) Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@floridahermit4874 Жыл бұрын

You might want to try Walmart curbside pick up. Let them find your stuff.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Intersting idea. Might try that

@glenpeacock3330 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Also agree with your No 1 reason. It’s like you’re describing Atlanta traffic.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@boxster1970 Жыл бұрын

Scott - agree about speeding drivers being a frustration. But you are right in learning to deal with it for your own sanity.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL :)

@jw15jawan Жыл бұрын

That last one is so true, I live in nyc and driving my class b can get frustrating with everybody speeding and inpatient. I’m glad I’m not alone in this frustration. Thanks for the tip.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@bookbakery Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Georgia in Tornado Season (November through May). I'm in another city not far away, and I avoid driving in Atlanta at all costs.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thx Book ! Check out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@milantiquestudios7460 Жыл бұрын

24 foot full time Class B here. So cities still scare me. I take up 2 parking spots so I really don't know where to park. And even when I had a normal car I never parked on the street. Always used garages or lots. But my biggest frustration is the FOMO everyone else puts on me. They keep asking hows my "trip", what am I doing and seeing? They make me feel like I have to see stuff when sometimes I just want to live my week like I would if I was in an apartment. Like not acting like a tourist. I also hate everyone calling what I am doing a "trip". This is my car but also my house. I am seeing sights but I am searching for a place to settle down. I still work a 9-5 online every weekday. This is not a vacation. Stop calling it a "trip".

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Totally get your “trip” deal :)

@RoadsofLife Жыл бұрын

"...a smile a stop light and see you at the next stop light"! I laughed out loud! Too funny! 🤣 Be seeing you!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL 🛑 🚗

@BillSprague 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real, Scott. VanLife is far too romanticized and many become disillusioned by blundering into it.

@gosmall.livelarge 11 ай бұрын

well said

@vansnyder1041 Жыл бұрын

I understand the decision fatigue, I have an older (2004) Roadtrek, 20' van. So many little things to keep track of, I live in my camper only a few months each year, but the planning ahead can be frustrating. I use my phone as a hotspot when planning using my laptop, sometimes it takes several tries before my laptop finds my phones internet, not like at home where I just plop down on my office chair and boot up my desktop while sipping a cup of coffee made in a kitchen with more fresh running water then I could ever use for cooking and cleaning. But as you have pointed out, seeing new places, enjoying the weather of my choosing makes it all worthwhile. I would never want to drive around in a large camper, but I sure would like it after I have reached my destination, I have to put everything I am not using away, so I have room to cook, clean, or surf the net. But to get up at sunrise in the mountains one week, and along the ocean another is unbeatable. Keep up the posts, I enjoy watching them, I really enjoyed the one you recently had with all the mods the guy had done, small spaces need big ideas!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks Van S for wathcing. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@doccopper8982 Жыл бұрын

Excellent road rage tips 👍

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them Doc. Some are silly but I have mastered the obvious points of Van Travel, black & grey tanks, overnighting, etc, so I am down to grocery shopping and road rage !

@billbeyatte Жыл бұрын

Spot on. Especially the intangible "decision fatigue".

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

You know it Bill. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@bethsutherland9568 Жыл бұрын

excellent video and spot on -- I've been traveling for most of this last year in my Travato and these are definitely my most frustrating situations. The other drivers is my number one frustration -- so dangerous. I find a lot of drivers seem to feel that it's OK to be going so fast that they can't stay in their own lane and stay on the road not leaving enough room on the other side for my wider van and almost causing head on accidents. Tail gaters are pretty awful too -- I've found if I switch on my emergebcy blinkers I can sometimes get them to backoff until I can pull over to let them pass.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Right on … Have you seen this video I did, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@alwoodski Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. I appreciate the heads up! I will start my van life journey this coming summer.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Excited for your journey to begin Al. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@Rvshadow1964 5 ай бұрын

I use the extra fuel taking off from traffic lights to avoid potential problems of cars behind me getting upset and putting other drivers at risk trying to speed around me. My RV is loud and looks like it just came out of a Mad Max movie so as a rule other drivers try to avoid cutting in front of it. I can shop at pretty much any store even the mom and pop stores and find everything by looking at the signs in the aisles and it really does not take a lot of time since it is just me. Finding water and dump stations is relatively easy with the app that locates truck stops and rest stops that have dump stations and water. The only thing I can say is really not much fun is wondering if your home is going to break down and leave you stranded, thankfully I have one that does not have computers and electronics making it run or a horrible modern Chrysler drive train so it is pretty easy to keep running.

@ScottG88 4 ай бұрын

I don't have most of these problems 😄 But I think because I grew up in big cities, I am used to using GPS all the time and dealing with new stores. Cassette toilets are so easy and a game changer, and the West coast is pretty easy for camping options. So charting my path is not a big deal. My biggest issue is at commercial RV parks. Most people are great, but I have had to deal with some of the meanest, rude, racist and all around terrible people I have ever encountered in life. I've gotten good at avoiding them (30' toy haulers and a tricked out one tons), and mostly avoiding commercial parks, but I didn't really expect that part of van life. And yes, drivers are a menace and don't know what they are doing.

@Keith-zm9qo Жыл бұрын

From a former over the road truck driver of 26 yrs , I hear ya on 4 out of 5 !! Internet connectivity was a non issue because of the nature of the job, ..cellular connection was used for the truck computer and cellphone. but the other 4 , 💯. I'll be taking a few years break from the road with tentative plans to do a fairly simple Van build and visiting specific places that I wasn't able to get a Semi into. The road is in my blood...I'll be back out in the van before too long. Safe travels all.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

road is in my blood too. Really in my family’s as my Grandpa did “vanlife” in a VW bus in the late 1960s. Checked out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@Molly-eq1ix Жыл бұрын

Decision Fatigue....WOW! This happens in many modes of travel. It's a great concept. Happy New Year!!!!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Yes ! Please check out my Staycation video… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLKYiJR9q8fZaJc.html

@ToddFithian Жыл бұрын

Hey man, just here to give you major props on how you started your vid. Straight the F to it. I love it. You gained a follower.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Welcome Todd to GSLL. Apprecaite you being part of our Community. Did you see my video about Urban Camping kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@jerrysharpe771 Жыл бұрын

Scott, thanks for all the honest info about your van experience , I don't own a van, but considering one

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Despite the frustrations, traveling in a camper van is the best thing I have ever done. You will love it I bet. Have you seen this Urban Camping video in Small Town, GA Part 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@markbajek2541 9 ай бұрын

I don't know , when I'm in a strange grocery store looking aisle to aisle for something I consider that just adding to my walking steps. I sort of enjoy wandering grocery store aisles when they aren't too busy just to see how some stores merchandise things and maybe stumble over a"free coffee station" or a clearance item that I wouldn't have seen otherwise if I was in a rush to get in and get out.

@gosmall.livelarge 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@larrygee5090 Жыл бұрын

Scott, thanks for your five frustration events in a camper van and your solutions. Simi Gee

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Simi Gee. One needs to provide a potential solution if bringing up a problem, otherwise it is just complaining. And who wants to listen to that !

@thadsiphone Жыл бұрын

For shopping, you can do the free pickup at most stores too! I use it all the time with Walmart and Target, it's awesome!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Great point Lux

@stephenstringer3689 Жыл бұрын

Don’t need a van for #1… It’s everywhere and I don’t always offer the thumb, lol!😂

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Well said sir !

@StealthGTI Жыл бұрын

I heard a vanlifer say "If you speed in an RV, you're going to get pulled over." So, I understand when RVrs drive the speed limit. Me? I drive a small car that speeds VERY well; but I have a lot of ham radio antennas on the car... NINE at this point. So, I think "If I speed with all of this metal in the air, I'm going to get pulled over." HAHA! So, I stay close to the speed limit unless I'm on the open highway. I don't get tailgated TOO much since people probably think I'm talking to aliens or something might fall off the car. But there some very special people out there who will still ride my bumper. Can't solve that! Good to see you in my feed again. -Scott

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Howdy Stealth. Great to be in your feed again ;) Checkout my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@donalderiquez7684 Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race..

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Agree with you Donald

@conchscooter Жыл бұрын

People act as though learning to live on the road should come naturally. It’s like any new job where you have to learn the ropes and get used to the requirements of the new life style. I urge anyone thinking about van life to not burn bridges if possible. Learn to use the camper as best you can on vacations or weekends before you take the full time plunge. Then the five frustrations will be much reduced.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Well said

@oldtankguys Жыл бұрын

My 2 cents (or with inflation, .5 cents) .... #5 Internet Connectivity - enjoy the freedom of not being connected at times. Understand some folks feel a need to always be connected, but that "need" may be only a perspective. #4 Grocery Shopping - good point, but look on the positive side. Hit some "mom and pop" stores and you get to interact with people and enjoy the slower pace. #3 Overnight Camping (parking) - think you hit the big advantages/attractions of Camper Van travel ... all the options available. #2 Decision Fatigue - you're kidding, right? Maybe it's a generational thing, but life is always about decisions and planning. Pre-cell phones we used maps/road atlas/trip tiks and survived just fine. Hmmm ... maybe a revisit to #5 LOL #1 Drivers - Agree 100% - BUT - sitting back and giving yourself an extra bubble of space helps. Caveat: I'm looking at this from someone that travels at a vacationer and not full time so our priorities are much more laid back. ;-) Our biggest frustrations are cleaning up when we get back from a trip and finding the time to go on the next one Great stuff as always, Scott!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Great points as always. O T G ;)

@Slimsomerville Жыл бұрын

Kinda new in the van life. Stay in parking lots so far, gyms, wallmartians, and campground when needing water or dump. So far so good. Yep crazy drivers.. I’m no stranger to that. Still own a 40’ too.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for wathcing. !

@taurusview9 Жыл бұрын

I hear you, the issue with drivers is that our DMVs do not have an idiot proof way of issuing driver's licenses :) My biggest frustration is, I can't find the right RV, either too long, or lacking the right tech, or poor lithium package. The closest layout I have found so far is Wingamm 610, which is not available yet, and if it were, it is only FWD, no good lithium package, and has propane :(

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

thx Taurus for adding to the discussion

@alisakeecowsocks5398 Жыл бұрын

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@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thx for watching !

@stevekrejsa3928 Жыл бұрын

All good points you make, Scott. I think my biggest frustration was getting used to the places where I can bump my head! Even after a few months there were a couple places I’d still bump on, so I conceded and cushioned those spots - maybe if I go a whole year without a bump I’ll try without the “training wheels.” 😅

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL Steve. I STILL bump my head and hit my toes inside my Camper Van that has been home for over 3 years now! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@stevekrejsa3928 Жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge Yes, both parts! I’ve done a number of small cities/towns street camping. Speaking of Christmastime, last year I camped 3 days in St. Augustine FL (moving to different street spots each night).

@sherriweber7105 Жыл бұрын

Great video Scott thank you! I hear you on all those 5 vanlife camping reason not to. I hate drivers as well who speed. We have a lot of those out here. We have California drivers now here and they drive like it. I don’t know they do it they don’t get any further a head. Lol! I’m glad Walmart had the camping gear you need. They have everything you need almost. You made me hungry for Cracker Barrel. Lol! 😂 Have not been there in since Covid. Ours is too far to go. Thank you Scott! Great video! 👍

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Sherri :)

@kiwirose4196 Жыл бұрын

I think the bad drivers have gotten even worse in the last few years - less vehicles on the road and less cops have solidified bad behaviour IMO

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Agree with you Kiwi. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@Tygerlady99 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Agree regarding the "drivers around me". Don't know why so many people are impatient and feel the need for speed through town. Really irritates me :( I do try to stay in my happy space, though.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Cheers to your Happy Space :) Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@ghoover111 Жыл бұрын

As a Marine veteran, I like to imagine a Cobra helicopter laying down some 20mm Mike-Mike on those annoying drivers. #1. 😆

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL….

@swagnten8697 Жыл бұрын

That should be a t-shirt...see you at the next stoplight

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

THAT is a lovey idea ! Checked out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@shekharmoona544 Жыл бұрын

NC has a RV as a covert class A motorhome as an unmarked police car with a chase car. I saw it in our area once.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Whoa 😳

@ryanbirr1668 Жыл бұрын

Ha! Never thought about how much time it would take to grocery shop if you were always walking in "cold."

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan !!

@TN-ez6lz Жыл бұрын

Based on the title I was expecting this to be specific to Class B RV's.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Those are my current frustrations traveling in my Class B RV ;) Did you see this video I did staying in a parking lot Urban Camping, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@baddad259 5 ай бұрын

Scott are the rude drivers on the road in the rest of the country are as bad as our South Florida drivers. Especially I 95 from Miami past Palm Beach?

@mardiblitz Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your video! I wish I can travel like you

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Howdy… you can do it !!! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@sailingeden9866 9 ай бұрын

How is not knowing where things are at inside a store a Class B problem? The things you talk about everyone experiences no matter what they drive.

@gosmall.livelarge 9 ай бұрын

Thx Sailing

@jamesbouse8232 Жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed your point somewhere but everything you list as class B frustrations apply to ALL classes of RVs, don't they?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

True James

@ROGERCORBITT Жыл бұрын

I bought a Travato 59G and there is no place to run a water hose from a faucet into the van without keeping the back door open.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

yeah, that is a curiosity

@DarrenC_Paddler Жыл бұрын

Talking about extra fees companies apply to make reservations online - KOA might have a good web experience, but you need to pay extra to “pick/reserve” a particular site. Annoying…

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Agree on the KOA fee to select a site. rip off for 1-2 night, but maybe worth if ther 3-5 days. Have you seen this Urban Camping video in Small Town, GA Part 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@TisforTech Жыл бұрын

Starlink solves this? The Internet problem?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Howdy. I did research on Starlink and for the way I travel it is not ready for prime time. Have you seen this Urban Camping video in Small Town, GA Part 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@mikeallensonntag Жыл бұрын

Scott you need to get tmobile at home internet or skylink and never look back. I see speeds sometimes in excess of 100mb down on cellular 5G UC with no data caps.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Is Starlink easy to ravel with when one moves every day?

@mikeallensonntag Жыл бұрын

@Go Small. Live Large! well I have tmobile at home and it's great but I'm also in big cities normally so if your more in middle of no where then star link would be better. You can't travel with star links standard ant installed(you have to take if off pole every time you drive), but I believe they just came out with one that's for rvs that can stay installed.

@mikeallensonntag Жыл бұрын

@Go Small. Live Large! The best part about using it in my 59gl is starlink and tmobile at home internet is no data caps. That's huge for Netflix and specially you running KZfaq channel I'm sure you use alot of data.

@mikeallensonntag Жыл бұрын

@Go Small. Live Large! also there is big price difference tmobile equipment is free with service where starlink isn't and tmobile is 50$ vs starlink being over 100$ so it's really on you to decide am I around 5g cell service always or not.

@annssenioradventures3042 Жыл бұрын

My frustration is not knowing if I should travel with my water tank full. Doesn’t that just add to the weight of the camper and cause worse gas mileage? I carry 2 (3 gal ‘I think’ bags) and refill them when I can. Not as convenient as if my tank was full.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Ann. I am addressing your question on this week’s video release on Sunday at 5:40 PM CT

@ladylex16 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thx for that . Check out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@lovetheenjoymentofhome6039 Жыл бұрын

doing good😂

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

very happy that you are doing good

@kenplummer4644 Жыл бұрын

Agree, drivers have become consistently worse over the last ten years. Tailgaating, drag racing, passing in the on comming lane and even using the pulloff emergrncy lane as another highway lane. I see drivers going thru railroad crossings with gates down, driving around crossing guards crossing children and speeding to out run an ambulance. Wonder how many have legit insurance?????....... sad, manors and courteous driving has gone the way of whale lamps.........................

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

ah Ken.. How we do miss those whale (oil) lamps ;)

@photoman4692 Жыл бұрын

How about truck stops for an overnight stay.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

I prefer quiet street Urban Camping to noise trucks stops myself. ***??? Did you see this video I did, Camper Van STAYCATION, South Florida - Spirits, Butterflies, History kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLKYiJR9q8fZaJc.html

@RobertPeru2749 Жыл бұрын

Why are WiFi connectivity problems exclusive to class b camping?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Definitely not exclusive to B-Vans. We vanlifers tend to move around a lot more that other RVers, so internet always a challenge

@roamingtincanvan4260 Жыл бұрын

Number 1... for sure. Lord forbid I hold them up by 2 seconds😏

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Right !? Holy cow :)

@mindlab780ab6 Жыл бұрын

Where do you go during Christmas season Christmas 🤶 🎅 🎄

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Home Base in Southern Florida for a few weeks. Then, see y’all later ;). Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@mindlab780ab6 Жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge thank you I’m learning so much from you. We’re still waiting on our Roadtrek Zion slumber

@alexanderweaver7066 Жыл бұрын

I've been enjoying the van life for a year and a half...and wish I had done this years ago. I have gotten to the point in my life at age 75 that I pay NO attention to other drivers around me. I see them and just maintain my speed within the limits of common sense. I may run four or five miles over the speed limit. I manage to get better gas mileage than other van's who seemingly compete with other drivers. I like to enjoy the scenery and know I am safer than the morons who speed past me. Being retired I enjoy driving without experiencing any stress and I am in no hurry to go anywhere. I'll get there when I get there. I laugh when I see driver's take off like a bat out of hell 🤣 to the next traffic light only seconds ahead of me. I try to get my daughter to relax behind the wheel as she thinks that other drivers feel entitled to do the crazy things they do.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex. Thx for sharing ! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@shekharmoona544 Жыл бұрын

Watergen released their mobile airt to water generator. I won't if there's accessories that will fill the white tank by itself. The perfect spot for our airstream would be the closest that is above the water tank.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks S M

@marylawwill9846 Жыл бұрын

WHAT ELSE U GOTTA DO BUDDY BESIDES LOCATE FOOD IN NEW STORES,

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

hi Mary

@geocacherny7030 Жыл бұрын

Since giving up my B sale, my C is still not fixed. Haven't been on the road since 2019. The world is much different now

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Oh man! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@ivankorth4458 5 ай бұрын

There isn’t anything you mentioned that validates not camping in a class B in my opinion

@gosmall.livelarge 5 ай бұрын

Thx Ivan

@Tattooboimilito Жыл бұрын

Hope to start class B rv in 2025 wen I retire at 62

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting ! excited for your journey

@jamestreanor182 Жыл бұрын

Why not Starlink?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Did a video on that. For someone that travels nearly every day setting up will get tedious. Cellular jetpack more flexible

@PhlaymzTV 29 күн бұрын

Whenever i see people speeding around me, i just assume they have to shit real bad.

@gosmall.livelarge 25 күн бұрын

Too funny. I agree with you.

@144steveg Жыл бұрын

why do you do it?

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. The love of travel and discovery and sharing that with you

@cfconant Жыл бұрын

i'm surprised he didnt talk about the price of gas. but then there's no fix for that I guess.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Nah, gas $ is temporary. At $8 gallon I’d change a few things, but at $3… nope. Thx for watching and commenting C F C

@dwoodygura Жыл бұрын

Fortunately, the gas in GA is great this week. Paid $2.79 at Kroger this week.

@nicolaediamandiev1588 Жыл бұрын

you need an assistant / app to remind you to breathe !

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

My Apple Watch Ultra reminds me to breathe. It annoys me ;) Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@nicolaediamandiev1588 Жыл бұрын

sorry but I don't think vanlife means "all inclusive"! I didn't want to be rude but I couldn't help it! Greetings🤝😉

@barclayej Жыл бұрын

See ya at the next red light. 🤣

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

LOL. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNKYZMV_ycCsfoE.html

@RobertPeru2749 Жыл бұрын

I stopped watching after I realized your complaints weren't class b specific.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Sorry not to meet your expectations.

@CBL138 Жыл бұрын

People suck!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Some truth to that. I look for the good in all, though. Checked out my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@texasthorntons Жыл бұрын

I don't see that ANYTHING you said is specific to traveling in a van. Very negative video.

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Hey TX. Yeah is was about frustrations, so a negative video. Thx for wathcing and commenting. Joys of Travel video coming up. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esedgsSD1LrXYIU.html

@maxjr758 Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous, none of this strictly pertains to "Camper Vans" but any RV ! Try Again !

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Thx Max

@turdboman Жыл бұрын

NICE VAN !!

@gosmall.livelarge Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@garybruce5619 8 ай бұрын

You have to make all of those decisions every day even if you don't have a van. Driving my car: Where do I find gas? Where do I get groceries? What about the people around me, are they friendly or dangerous? In other words, this video was worthless.

@gosmall.livelarge 7 ай бұрын

Sorry for my worthless video sapping your valuable time. Please try a different video I posted Thx 🙏