Taking MY PARENTS Free Camping (with their Class A RV)
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Күн бұрынThis week we do our best to convert a couple of experienced RV'ers into seasoned "vanlifers". 😄 We find free camping, enjoy some sunsets, and even get them to try Natalie's tofu wraps!! 😅
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We're Jimmy & Natalie, a couple of kids from South Carolina trying to experience more of the world. Right now, our self-converted Ram Promaster 2500 cargo van is our ticket to travel and we can't wait to see where she takes us!
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~~ Chapters ~~
0:00 - Bringing Some Friends 😊
2:21 - First Fear Coming True…
3:13 - A Luxury Boondocking Experience
5:53 - First Day Success
6:50 - A Quick Tiffin Tour
8:37 - So Far So Good!
9:33 - Trying Tofu Wraps
11:02 - Free Camp, Free Hike
14:10 - Shelly Joins Us
16:06 - Bloops
@dr.jerrygustafson7680 Жыл бұрын
We (Jerry & Rose) enjoyed seeing you and Jimmy's parents at Fritch Fortress Campground, Lake Meredith, Texas!
@sherallewis5825 Жыл бұрын
We lived in Fritch,actually got married there. Great times camping at Lake Merideth over the years. Glad you had a good time there. Enjoy your adventures!
@BrianandAor Жыл бұрын
How can anyone not love Mondays, when you two put out such awesome vlogs? For me, I love Mondays with you guys, when I see you have posted, a BIG, POWERFUL, SMILE comes upon me. Love you both 💓
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
That is so nice of you to say and that means so much to us! ❤💚 We absolutely love putting out these videos and if it means Monday's can be even a bit more bearable, even better!! 😊
@dianesisneros8811 Жыл бұрын
So glad you’re back on the road in the van. Have fun with the parents.❤
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
It's so nice to be back on the road! We're looking forward to traveling to the places we didn't get to in Saguaro! 😊
@juliad1768 Жыл бұрын
That’s really cool to meet up with Jimmy’s parents and spend time camping together, I wonder were we will see you next, have fun and take care of each other xxx
@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson Жыл бұрын
How nice to spend some time with Jimmy's parents. Glad they enjoyed their first boon docking experience. I'm still in the SUV for now and pretty much having to stay within a 100 miles of Rock Hill. Got a part time job to try and save for a larger down payment for the van. That was a really cool place to park .maybe one day I'll get there. See ya next time.
@DavidandSarah Жыл бұрын
Forgiveness rather than permission is definitely the way to go with boondocking. That Class A looks so luxurious 🤯
@YeshuaKingMessiah 9 ай бұрын
Class As are lol It’s a mini mobile home/trailer! Just like home honestly
@Chickmamapalletfarm Жыл бұрын
My parents just bought a camper, 2017, that is right between a class B and class C in size. It also has 4 tv’s. We joke that it is perfect for if they are out trying to enjoy nature, they can put all 4 TV’s on some nature show, rather than going outside. 😆😆😆. They also think 4 TV’ is ridiculous. They don’t even have 4 TV’s in their regular house.
@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Жыл бұрын
DeWitt and Debbie's home on wheels is spectacular. The tofu wraps looks delicious!!!
@BretSnyder Жыл бұрын
Jimmy, I use RVminder on my Roadtrek to remind me about vents, chocks and other things. They are a set of straps that go on your steering wheel to make sure you don’t take off without checking. Safe travels. You two are great.
@donniemccaffery3961 Жыл бұрын
That’s cool y’all get to experience that and bonus parents. I love it.
@ronjohnston7 Жыл бұрын
We came in our cargo trailer to Castle Valley Utah helping remodel boys dorm. We will travel on tour with kids for Christmas program they sing and play music. It’s gorgeous here you love it. It’s near Moab Utah. 17 miles outside of Moab.
@leayoung3014 Жыл бұрын
You kids are in our backyard. Wave when you get to Pagosa Springs, CO! And yes, you said Abiquiu correctly! Touché!
@richardpalmanteer9798 Жыл бұрын
Good video guys, glad Jimmy's parents enjoy their first boondocking experience. I saw the Monarch butterfly looks like they will be heading south for the winter in Mexico. Oh, one place I've been is where the two trains meet when they completed the rail line from East to West. Central Pacific laid tracks eastward, Union Pacific was working westward and they race to Promontory Summit, Utah, where they would eventually meet on May 10, 1869 (I googled it) That is where they also hammered the golden spike. There is a museum there that has the spike on display. I went to the US Indian Police Academy when it was in Brigham City Utah back in 1978.
@michelle14749 Жыл бұрын
I really like your parents, they're so nice and decent, I've been following them since the first time you mentioned them. Their RV is just awesome!
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
They really are, and they're so fun to be around 😊
@ShellysNest Жыл бұрын
Aww... Paula, you are so sweet! 😊🐢
@michelle14749 Жыл бұрын
@@JimmyandNatalie ❤
@michelle14749 Жыл бұрын
@@ShellysNest ❤
@mikemullay5622 Жыл бұрын
I had a friend with a similar motor coach to this one. It was an Allegro Phaeton made by Tiffin Motorhomes.
@ShellysNest Жыл бұрын
Cool! Hope they like their coach as much as we like ours😊🐢
@samydamico9843 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing all of you together! Can’t wait to see Shelly’s Nest take on the experience! 😉
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
Honestly, we're excited to see that video as well! 😄
@thelmahenriques6454 Жыл бұрын
I travel in a teardrop..... Love it.
@samydamico9843 Жыл бұрын
Amazing views! I was just thinking of the great pictures you must have and then at the end we got to see one. 😊 Can’t wait til next week!!💜
@patriciacoxson3180 Жыл бұрын
Hey there Jimmy and Natalie we been watching you building your Van. Very nice.. we are from Amarillo Texas . We love spending time at the lake Meredith in Borger Texas Very beautiful there free camping 🏕. Nice to see your parents spending time together.. we love camping 🏕. Stay safe out there on the roads. Enjoy your time together Take care God bless you guys. Like they say Hee haw from Amarillo Texas 🏞🏞🏕🏕🌅🌅
@davidstewart1153 Жыл бұрын
Natalie is surprisingly good at being a spokesmodel.
@rebeccafritz5546 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad jimmy got to spend time with his parents. Well quality time all you guys spent. ❤❤❤
@johnstuart8511 Жыл бұрын
Just love it: You are living the life. Getaway and explore. Keep up the great footage. I enjoyed the Sunset.. Magic. Regards
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
Thank you John! 😊 We do our best to take it all in!
@chhook949 Жыл бұрын
Nice spot for boondocking for the first timers looked like they had fun as well. Nice hike you should think to purchase hats like Mom & Dad have. Haven’t acquired the taste buds for tofu Mom & Dad were troopers maybe I’ll have to revisit it. It will be interesting to see where your both off to & when you will meet up again. Happy Travels! Be Well Bw Safe & Stay Blessed.
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
It really was a great spot to try the whole "off-grid" setup for a week! And they definitely put a brave face on for the camera, though I think Jimmy's Dad did enjoy it! (he joined us when we got seconds, at least! 😅)
@jorgiesjog9904 Жыл бұрын
Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley, Dinosaur National Monument, Poney Express trail, Pelican Point on Utah Lake, 5 Mile Pass, Cedar City, Bear Lake, Mirror Lake in the Uintas (Winter time is only accessible by snow machines), Starvation Reservoir, Lake Powel, Sanpete County (Palisade Reservoir), Timpanogos Cave and American Fork Canyon, Heber City, Strawberry Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, and town. There are so many places in Utah. I have lived here for almost 30 years and have been almost everywhere. Hit me up if you want ideas for a specific area or cost.
@MelissaMalzahn Жыл бұрын
I'm glad your parents had a great time. Enjoy your journey.
@kevinmortensen3264 Жыл бұрын
Great channel. I live in Southern Utah. It’s starting to get cool here but if you want to do some amazing boondocking in a place that not many people visit, I recommend the Hanksville area. All the way from goblin valley state park over to Bullfrog marina at lake Powell. You won’t be disappointed. This will set you up for visits to capital reef national park and an excursion along Utahs Hwy 12, one of the most scenic roads in American. Also Look up the Burr Trail!
@janetkoball44 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. It's so nice to get along with parents on a trip and it seemed like all went well. I enjoy your egerness to please each other. See you on the next one. From Central Oklahoma
@jamescox857 Жыл бұрын
Love watching you 2. I learned how to water ski on lake meridith. Glad to see water as a few years back it was almost dry
@waynepeterson1061 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to tell Debbie when they post their next video that the four TVs make total sense to me. 😆
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
Haha honestly can you even have too many 😂😂
@ronnagy8118 Жыл бұрын
Subway is great. I always have French bread or Kaiser rolls, cold cuts, lettuce, tomato, green onions, cheese, green pepper, spinach, mustard, etc. and make my own subway in between actually going there. Easier and more economical, often just as good.
@barbwire8280 Жыл бұрын
Love you both and this and every post you do. Please continue. Are Mondays your day ? Awesome.!!!!!
@honuppg Жыл бұрын
I would like to see you folks take a trip up into Michigan in the spring, summer, or fall. Mackinaw Island trip would make an awesome video on your channel. And, there is so much to see and experience in Michigan all year round. Different seasons, different events. Can't wait to see all your new adventures in pancake.
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
We'll have to put it on our list of places to visit! We're really excited to see even more of the county with Pancake 😊
@barbsexton2003 Жыл бұрын
You two always put a smile on my face. Thank you for that.
@patriciacoxson3180 Жыл бұрын
Jimmy and Natalie. You should try. Lake Fryer. Here in Amarillo Texas. Very nice clean place to stay. You will love it . Going through Borger Texas. . Enjoy 😉
@cydleger7906 Жыл бұрын
what a great relaxing experience!
@robertspanjers7888 Жыл бұрын
So nice to see you're roadtripping again. You asked for some recommendations around the Salt Lake City area. I don't know how far you got towards Utah, but here are a couple of recommendations of places I really liked during my trip in September/October (and where you haven't been or at least i can't remember that you have): - Spence Hot Springs in New Mexico - Santa Fe in New Mexico - Petrified Forest National Park (some great small hikes; there is a free campsite close to the south entrance) - Goldfield, Nevada (international car forest) - Chiricahua National Monument - New Wave (Arizona) just across the Glen Canyon Dam driving from Page towards Kanab. - Grand Canyon (North Rim), you got snowed in, last time didn't you? Where ever you decide to go, have fun and enjoy your time there. I am looking forward to seeing your video. And I hope that you will sell your bus soon.
@2acresevolving777 Жыл бұрын
I am so happy for you guys being back out on the road!! It looks like you had a great time with Shelly’s Nest!!! Also that free camping spot looked amazing!! This makes me want to get out on the road so bad!!! Soon!!! 😃
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
We'll save a spot for you next time!! 😄
@2acresevolving777 Жыл бұрын
@@JimmyandNatalie Be sure to save me a spot at Skooliepalooza!!! Lol
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
@@2acresevolving777 Will do!! 😄
@brlowe1 Жыл бұрын
Fun to watch. Look forward to many more videos of you guys on the road.
@pppantz Жыл бұрын
So cool with all four of you! Thanks for sharing.
@r8edrv4fun65 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Beautiful lake!!
@lindakallenbach7653 Жыл бұрын
I love Subway also!!!
@mikemanjo2458 Жыл бұрын
So fun! Two of our favorite couples camping together! That was teally a cool place to stay! We still haven'tbeen brave enough to try boondocking, but I want to. Have a great week! Love from SC, Jane ❤️ 🙏
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
It can definitely be tough! In the end, it was a good decision to check out the spot on Google Maps beforehand... Natalie and I have had to turn around on a number of dirt roads before while boondocking that I don't think Shelly could have managed! 😅
@gregroth4696 Жыл бұрын
You guys are refreshing. Thanks.
@MikeWallace61 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular site. Beautiful sunset!
@myema5694 Жыл бұрын
Sugar, you brag all you want! Yall have worked long and hard for this.
@donnanichols6838 Жыл бұрын
Its good to see you spending some time with family out in nature. Safe and fun travels!!! 🍃🤗🍃
@AB-so3jv Жыл бұрын
Wow, i am soooooo happy for you fuys!!!! The van looks amazing and you look happy. Enjoy!!!
@stephennowicki7158 Жыл бұрын
It is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you!
@edferreira5372 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, even more to include Shellies nest. Very cool...
@zalleywaalley8227 Жыл бұрын
The Lewis and Clark trail, from Lewiston Idaho heading east very few places are that pretty in this country.
@ThatGuyFromArizona Жыл бұрын
LOL... yes Jimmy, camping is more than pulling up and setting the parking brake. =B^)
@AmputeeAdventureChannel Жыл бұрын
What a great spot and better company!
@annwatrous1289 Жыл бұрын
You to are so down to earth. Love your videos.
@mikeellindonut2004 Жыл бұрын
Ye , I love watching you two on Monday, get too it and have a great time
@thuga5797 Жыл бұрын
cool parents 💯💯💯
@Eyesis_1 Жыл бұрын
This was nice. TFS!
@sharonoldham4374 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Have a good week.
@MrFloydSaunders Жыл бұрын
You guys should check out the Great Basin National Park in the central part of NV. Not too far from SLC.
@brendahaire8824 Жыл бұрын
Nice trip with your family
@wegottafishdude Жыл бұрын
🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys
@JellySock Жыл бұрын
The La Sal Mountains (national forest) just outside of Moab has some great boondocking spots with great views.
@YeshuaKingMessiah 9 ай бұрын
Hon Cheese is protein A complete protein even Unlike beans or wholegrains or nuts/seeds
@lilivicordero8077 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video ❤
@williambranham6249 Жыл бұрын
Another good memory !
@pegeenford6268 Жыл бұрын
I look forward to Monday evening when I can see what you guys have been up to.😊🎃
@ronjohnston7 Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about the meet in your diet we travel in cargo trailer we just eat nuts. Milk, cheese, yogurt good protein nuts are great. We never eat meet!
@dscluchfc Жыл бұрын
You drove through my hometown of Abernathy going North up I-27. I hope you waved!
@myas3656 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying your video, maybe check out some info on flax seed to sprinkle over your non-meat dishes.
@Ali-enAdventures Жыл бұрын
You could soak the tofu in a marinade and/or pan fry it to help with the taste & texture 😊
@jorgiesjog9904 Жыл бұрын
I keep a small tent with me to set up in campgrounds that I want to come back to when we leave.
@ourv9603 Жыл бұрын
OH, that sounds fun. The first time I took my new wife to visit my folks we had to wait until dark & drive to a nearby shopping center in our truck camper & park in a deserted dark corner of the lot to do it. !
@neraksenoj2308 Жыл бұрын
Really nice RV
@neraksenoj2308 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@writercleavebourbon Жыл бұрын
You drove right by my house in Amarillo! I grew up around Lake Meredith too!
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
Oh so cool! It is a beautiful area! Even after doing a little research on Lake Meredith beforehand, we were blown away at how nice the free camping is there!
@ubroberts5541 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel!
@millvalepeeps1574 Жыл бұрын
Yay happy adventures..
@mikedistel5860 Жыл бұрын
Stay where it is warm. South of Flagstaff.
@tracy2092 Жыл бұрын
guys you need to buy the block, for the tyres on the van so you can level the van even on a hill
@stephenpolos1689 Жыл бұрын
Good video 😀
@JamesWilliams-uu2zz Жыл бұрын
Like your new home
@alanisrobles73 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, love your videos! Please cook your tofu tho. It tastes way better that way since it’s not meant to be eaten raw (unless it’s silken tofu) Cut into cubes. Marinate your tofu with soy sauce or whatever spices you want. Put a light layer of oil on a pan and fry (medium heat) on all sides till they brown. That would make it way more appetizing to people who say they dislike vegetarian food.
@493913507 Жыл бұрын
you look like you're having so much fun...
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
It really was such a fun and relaxing weekend! 😊
@ATHiking1 Жыл бұрын
Buy a set of vehicles levelers. This won’t be the last time “level” becomes an issue… safe travels.
@lesliesnowdon8490 Жыл бұрын
You should make the spaghetti like Sheldon from the Big Bang Therory does, add cut up hotdogs lol.
@scouse97 Жыл бұрын
Aww come to Canada
@emilygeez Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Try marinating seasoning and frying your tofu in coconut oil! It’s delicious!
@_GntlStone_ Жыл бұрын
Maybe next time you make the parents tofu try marinating it in your favorite dressing? Marinating chicken or steak in italian dressing before cooking is super yummy too. I find that to be a great alternative to dry seasoning.
@mmadman Жыл бұрын
Go to Chaco Canyon National Park in New Mexico! You won’t regret it. The road to the park is gravel and it’s the most off-the-grid national park in the west.
@turkeytx Жыл бұрын
happy texas.......thetown without a frown
@08_crown_vic Жыл бұрын
You guys should find people to camp with but park parallel to each other make the rigs like ome big tent & use awnings to make a pass way... Oh btw are you guys installing an awning or something to provide shade while sitting outside?
@temarshall8778 Жыл бұрын
I might have missed this subject but, "Natalie' how do you like sitting up front in the van instead of the back seat in the schoolie.
@jimmyjones4095 Жыл бұрын
If you go out I -40 thru New Mexico toward Utah just before Grants, NM look for El Malpais Natl Monument. Free camp sites and very cool place with volcanic remnants and sandstone mounds.
@seannewton8386 Жыл бұрын
I haven't free camped there, but I have hiked and done some sight-seeing at El Malpais, and even caught an evening ranger program atop the sandstone bluffs. Definitely worth checking out.
@jimmyjones4095 Жыл бұрын
@@seannewton8386 The sandstone bluffs are cool. I stop there when I'm headed that way. Real nice covered campsites.
@rockercover Жыл бұрын
Visit Sand Hallow OHV area and rent a side by side all-wheel drive machine. (Have several cameras mounted - Downside: Editing nightmare), but exciting. 🎉 Might want to find a spotter person and vehicle to travel with, for a safer adventure.
@bonniebhawkinscreativetv3965 Жыл бұрын
Hi I Just Subscribed to your channel on today Oct.25 -2022) love the channel, thumbs up and thanks for sharing with us.
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thank you so much!! Glad to have you! 😊💚
@thomastevis8655 Жыл бұрын
Awesome videos sorry I’m so late
@clarebrant5305 Жыл бұрын
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@tracykrueger1096 Жыл бұрын
I would love to meet you guy's, maybe you can one day make it to Sacramento California.
@bertkelly7650 Жыл бұрын
Dewitt, Debby, Natalie and Jimmy...yay!
@pnowikow Жыл бұрын
Have you guys picked up some Lego style leveling blocks?
@puddlerat Жыл бұрын
When it comes to quick spaghetti use like brots or hotdogs for a easy meat substitute
@JimmyandNatalie Жыл бұрын
We'll have to remember that next time! Natalie's tried to throw some cutup tofu in there but I wont let her 😂
@puddlerat Жыл бұрын
Ive never tried tofu but what y’all made the parents actually sounded good but I don’t know if it would of went well with that… i was just thinking of something that would boil up with the noodles well and to me that say hotdogs or brats which i had people do in the past
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