Blue moons are slightly bigger but never blue -I googled it 🤷 I carry my dog, 🤣 she sincerely was a foster fail that has turned out to rescue me 🙏🙏❣️ Love the bug zapper-got my rechargeable light/bug zapper with a hook to easily move to where it's needed 👍
@freedomdoveКүн бұрын
3:40 mark: I'm glad that works for you but I'm most definitely bringing my chairs with me wherever I go. Lol. Are you going to be at the M24 meetup?
@lucyf6613Күн бұрын
Looks like you have it figured out.
@lucyf661321 сағат бұрын
By the way, that light is one of the best things to have
@lynnef3297Күн бұрын
👋 😃 Thanks Kevin and good to see you back. 👍
@originalsixxКүн бұрын
The days of cheap minivans are over unfortunately
@originalsixxКүн бұрын
How did you turn around the front passenger seat?
@kathleenkline4622Күн бұрын
Motion sensor lights are also great to put under your van to keep mice from climbing up and munching on wiring. I'm with you when it comes to a chair as most places I camp either have picnic tables, or I can sit in the door or back hatch area. I do carry my Omnia Oven as I like to cook/bake in it, and a few collapsable items. Once nice thing about limo tinted windows...you can see out at night, but no one can see in unless you have a bright light on. I only cover my windshield and cab side windows if I cover any at all. Every time I return to home base from a camping trip I remove anything I didn't use, except for basic safety items (fire extinguisher, jump pack, etc.).
@sstummy2 күн бұрын
Clown what? 🤣🤣🤣
@mikecorpus12672 күн бұрын
Like others have said the blue moon is just the second full moon of the month. Normally there is only one per month. It's nothing special. It does not turn blue. Also, a telescope is not easy to see much during a full moon because the craters etc appear flat and not special. I recommend to see a partial moon and then look at the boundary between dark and light. This highlights the craters and mountains and is fun to look at. The super moon is a slightly larger than average full moon, but you would have to measure to see the difference from regular full moons. Caused by the moon being closer, the moon going around the earth in a slightly non-circular orbit. Again super moons are nothing special. Amateur astronomy is a hobby for me and I often carry a small telescope in my SUV.
@Brigand2312 күн бұрын
He lives! Good to hear from you, Kevin. Edit: Ok, that search term almost killed me! The origin of blue moon is in the 1600's if I remember right, the phrase "the moon is blue" was another way of saying something is impossible. A modern equivalent would be, "I'm the queen of England!" In modern times it simply means the second full moon in a month.
@deedeeotero44752 күн бұрын
I have to confess, you made me chuckle a few times during this video when you’d mention the bug zapper & we can hear it “working”!! 😂🪰🦟
@MoBangFoYoBucks2 күн бұрын
I have transitioned to cooking with Induction Cooktop. No more dangerous open flame and heat onside my minivan camper now. Yes, I also minimized what I carry inside the van. I think that over many years of traveling and living in it, we are perfecting it to our own needs.😎👍
@3generations39313 сағат бұрын
Hey Tim 👋
@jmo45216 сағат бұрын
How much power do you need to run the induction cook top? Ever use a heating blanket? How much power does that use? 12v or 110 hearing blanket?
@MoBangFoYoBucks6 сағат бұрын
@jmo4521 I hate heating blankets because I move a lot when sleeping. The power cable keeps getting unplugged. I use a cheap Walmart blanket inside a sleeping bag. It kept me warm in 29° weather. You can cook with induction as low as 600W. But you are better off cooking at 900W. Things get cooked faster and more crispy! All of my power supply can output above 1500W. So I cook at that level at first. Once the food boiled, I lowered it to 900W level.
@carlmizell59302 күн бұрын
Once in a blue moon means something that may be seen once in a lifetime.
@Suicidal_Joker2 күн бұрын
Glad to see you back, i was worried about you
@sheryl4202 күн бұрын
Yay! Kevin is back. Thanks for making another 1 of your video;s. I just have a bed and tubs in my mini Van. wooden frame plywood on top of frame and a tri fold mattress, Im confortable no need me to move stuff around too. Simple life, I live when camping
@JonTanOsb2 күн бұрын
It's called a blue moon because of its rarity, not its colour. Nice shirt, and so true. Most people put magnets on the back of their motion activated lights, so they can stick them anywhere on their vehicle. I have a USB chargeable fan in my minivan. It's powerful and quiet, great to keep me cool. That, and a cooling blanket. Jon in rural BC, Canada
@Brigand2312 күн бұрын
Yeah, we had a roll of magnet with sticky on the back that we did up two of our lights with. The magnets weren't very strong so I needed to put two strips on each light, but they work. As for fans, we travel with a pair of Ryobi dual source fans that can use tool batteries or a 110 extension cord since we use the same batteries for our lantern and flashlight; we already carry a charger and spare batteries with us. Our dog tends to overheat in the Summer so it's nice to have them handy no matter where we are or what we're doing.
@dawndamron73912 күн бұрын
I bought a length of rope lighting that I ran around the trim above the window. It runs on USB or AA batteries. Learned from kayaking that red lights don't attract bugs and also learned that red light does not keep you awake or affect REM sleep. The upholstery, carpet and ceiling in my van are all black. When I put my WeatherTech window covers in at night I cannot see my hand in front of my face. I turn the rope lights to red and leave them on all night. They are not very bright and do not keep me awake, but are enough to allow me to see a bit if I wake up in the middle of the night.
@patpiper68842 күн бұрын
Great tips as usual. Thank you.
@barbwonderwander85592 күн бұрын
As I understand a blue moon is the name of the second full moon in one month. Why its called blue I don't know. Good travels!
@Brigand2312 күн бұрын
That's what it means now. I believe it was a phrase in the 1600's "The moon is blue", which meant that something is impossible. A modern equivalent would be, "I'm the queen of England!" or "...when donkeys fly!". "Did I tell you about the time I won the lottery?" "Yeah, and the moon is blue."
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@markabrice2 күн бұрын
FYI the pecron Portable Power Station E600LFP puts out 614Wh, and is only $299 (as of 20Aug2024). That's about half as much per Wh as a comparable Jackery. Best to shop around!
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
markabrice, that's a good point. While I've not gotten try that brand, I've been camping with VTOMAN and Aferiy power stations for the last few months, and they've been rock solid at very affordable prices. I've been surprised by how well some of these brands have caught up with the "big names". More soon...safe travels!
@carmenbowers3074 күн бұрын
I can see hairdryers have v high (1600) wattage. Hair straighteners say they are 60-80 watts. Jackery 500 / Bluetti AC 50b should run these? Thank you so much for such an informative site!
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
carmen, you're going to need MUCH larger power stations to run that hairdryer on high. I'm stress testing a new unit now, and I'll have a review out soon on an affordable power station that can run virtually anything, including that hair dryer. More soon...safe travels!
@joshmcown68405 күн бұрын
As for toast guess you could💁 fix it in your frying pan.🤦🌌🇺🇸USA STAY SAFE OUT THERE Fla. Susie, Aug.18,2024 Sun.12:20a.m.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Absolutely right - it is possible to toast/brown things in pan, which eliminates one more thing to carry in a camper. More soon...safe travels!
@joshmcown68402 күн бұрын
@@BudgetTravelGuy Ty, enjoy your travels most importantly stay safe Fla.Tue.6:32p.m. SusieQ🦉🏡🌴🌅 8/20/2024
@carlosg78875 күн бұрын
Can a jackery 880 run my fridge
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
A Jackery 880 should run a 12v fridge for about 2 days/nights in normal weather (and indefinitely if you have some solar going into it). I'm stress testing a new monster-sized (but affordable) power station now, and should have a review up in the next week. More soon...safe travels!
@jimmysegovia26885 күн бұрын
Lol looks like my 99 dodge! I painted it myself! Fixed generator fixed awning! And some other little things! I put a speed control on vent fan! And ac vents in front not blowing through vents only on defrost! I replaced the little cracked lines walah! Ice cold...
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Jimmy, my Roadtrek is a 93 (your 99 has some nice storage upgrades!). Sounds like you've worked out all on the kinds on yours! More soon...safe travels!
@LiveLifeCreating7 күн бұрын
Wow! That is so simple! thanks for sharing this video, it's the only one I can find!
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Glad you found that van seat removal useful, and hope you'll enjoy some of the other van/travel stuff I'm rolling out. Safe travels!
@ldygzlle129112 күн бұрын
I have to sell my beautiful Roadtrek. It’s a 98 170popular. It’s in great condition and everything works great. It has a 200 watt solar system too. I have it listed on Craigslist Erie. 68,000 miles.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Good luck with your Roadtrek sale. You can always downsize to a minivan (I quite enjoy camping in those, too).
@danielflowers198514 күн бұрын
screw em
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
That company is hit or miss as far as policies - just depends on the area, and anything more touristy tends to be stricter. More soon...safe travels!
@jonscott62315 күн бұрын
Thanks. I’m going to do this soon.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Jon, glad you found that minivan seat removal vid useful, and that you'll get some tips from some of the other stuff I'm rolling out. More soon...safe travels!
@jonscott6232 күн бұрын
@@BudgetTravelGuy Thanks - you too!
@howardhoward587818 күн бұрын
Maybe i am spoiled in the opposite direction. My school of thought is that for ME as an ex-trucker I'd rather deal with slightly less mileage than having to deal with a militude of sensors. ie airbags, emissions transmission... Not forgetting theft items like catalytic converters. I can rebuild a carb ,a transmission, distributor etc. Maybe I've just discovered a new Van life side hustle .
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Howard, I agree with you on older vehicles (vans/campers), as far as having to deal with repairs on the road - some of this newer stuff that's being manufactured is almost unserviceable. More soon...safe travels!
@ritagumper10320 күн бұрын
Wow, you've actually sold me on a minivan. I live in an SUV, and the way that you've set up your van looks so much easier than what I'm dealing with. I'm constantly moving things around just so I can go to bed. In the beginning, it took me a couple of hours to get re-setup so I could go to sleep. Thank you for all of your great ideas.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Rita, glad you found that minivan camper build vid useful to you, and that you'll get some tips/ideas from some of the other stuff I'm rolling out. More soon....safe travels!
@headintheclouds219624 күн бұрын
Informative video!!!!👍
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Glad you found that minivan build vid useful, and that you'll get a few ideas from some of the other videos I'm rolling out. Safe travels!
@wesleyooms26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. I've been searching for microwaves or ovens in the 300 to 600 watt range but I cannot find one. Are you maybe aware if such low power microwave exists?
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Wesley, I don't know of anything under 700watts when it comes to a microwave. The good thing is some of these power stations capable of running them are finally becoming more affordable. (I'm stress testing one now, and should have a review vid out shortly). Safe travels!
@wesleyoomsКүн бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I found the Makita powered microwave is about 500watt. But it's using its own Mikita battery packs.
@RobertSquires-l7w28 күн бұрын
Great content to understand the Jackery selection. Now,, Is there a formula to figure how how LONG it will run a particular device ?
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Robert, thanks for the kind comment on my Jackery video. I'm going to be rolling out vids soon on your suggestion (figuring out how long different ones will run devices). Safe travels!
@desertrat445328 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing what you have learned, I took notes and am going on my first camp out, 3 nights this weekend. I would point out one tip for you. There is nothing of any nutritional value in sweet beverages, colas etc. I gave them up years ago so all I need is water. I drink coffee and brew tea but that takes very little space. Just think about the space you would save. Beer and wine can at least give you a little relaxation but colas and sweet drinks are just an unhealthy, space hogging, mental addiction.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
desertrat, you're right about the sweet drinks, and I have cut back in the last couple of years. Hope your first camping trip went well!!!! Safe travels!
@NYTROeastАй бұрын
I run a 35ft 30amp travel trailer off from a Harbor fright 100-watt kit and have been doing this since 2004 and have no issues at all
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Sounds like you've found what works for you as far as solar on that travel trailer! More soon...safe travels!
@Galaxion.Ай бұрын
What kind of research did you do to get things so wrong about the martin catalytic heater! Horrible video!
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Do you own one? Have you tried one? Do you work for them? ;-) I'm sure they're fine in a larger space (workshop, garage), but unfortunately people try to use things in the enclosed spaces of van/campers which may not be what they were designed to do.
@wagonronАй бұрын
I'm from a surf town in bright blue California, but I love this guy's voice. He has the kind of voice that would be great for commercials, like Motel 6: "i'll leave the lights on for ya.'"
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Lol, wagonron...thanks for the kind comment of my 'announcer voice'. More soon...safe travels!
@Believe30Ай бұрын
Can you go thru the carwash after doing this?
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Good question about carwashes and solar panels. I'm not a fan of automated places , so I would advise against it. (I have a friend that actually had a side mirror completely torn off his new car in one of them!) More soon...safe travels!
@jazziered142Ай бұрын
I hope you are having great adventures Kevin!!!
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Hey jazziered...finally getting out more in the van again. Hope all is well with you!
@robertmoore8097Ай бұрын
Good source of knowledge for transient life styles
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Thanks, Robert...glad you found that van travel on a fixed income vid useful, and that you'll get some good tips from the new stuff I'm rolling out. More soon...safe travels!
@TIESFONGАй бұрын
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@thomastaylor2513Ай бұрын
I no this has nothing to do with this video but what do you do with the seat belts when you remove the back seats
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Thomas, as far as what to do with the seat belts when removing back seats in a van...if it's going to be temporary, I'd leave them. If you're going to keep the van as a camper, then I'd remove them - however, some are a bit of a pain (retracting behind plastic side panels, etc), so it is okay to leave them as long as they're not in your way. More soon...safe travels!
@SevargMTАй бұрын
Buc-ee's keeps their places clean and safe. I agree with the no overnight sleeping. I once saw an 18-wheeler just coming to a stop in their parking lot and within a few seconds one of the Buc-ee's employees was telling the driver to leave. Zero tollerence. Buc-ee's owns their property. Don't be a cry baby.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
Lol...I'm not whining over Bucee's policy (I believe biz owners/companies can make rules and run their businesses any way they choose.) I was pointing out how stricter rules can be expected in more 'touristy' areas. More soon...safe travels!
@TullmoreDewАй бұрын
Ohhh.....damn fuck i cant....i mean why someone even likes supercars? Gimme dat dodge ram ❤❤
@3generations393Ай бұрын
Do you have a video explaining how to charge from vehicles alternator? I need a backup to solar -thank you.
@BudgetTravelGuy2 күн бұрын
3gens, I will probably end up doing the alternator split on that minivan to recharge large power stations faster, but have not done so yet. More soon...safe travels!