10 types of camping: I've been doing it all wrong! 

Hi Dee! That might just be the most important take-away of this whole thing 😀

Aw thanks Valerie! That's a good one. Can I quote you sometime? 😀

Hi Nancy! Yeah, I love the entertainment of watching it...🤣

Hi Terri, Aw thanks! Yeah, at some point we stop caring so much about what others think, right?

Hi Kay! I know what you mean about always being the smallest camper 😆 We thought about a Promaster City. How do you like it?

Hi Cadence, yes, walls are key! What type of van did you convert?

Keep it simple, yes! I like how you think 🙂

Hi Samantha! Do you think you'll miss having the extra space? Or are you a minimalist like me? 😀

Omg, that's hysterical about the raccoons! 🤣🤣🤣 I will, of course, think of that now on Monday nights 😄

Totally agree about Monday night!

Lol, Jo Babs! Keep working on him, okay?

@@TheVanThatGotAway will do!

Hi Sam, I like your style! Are you rollin' in a camper van at the moment?

Lol, Joann! I gotta be me. Do you feel the same, or do you love being out there in the middle of nowhere? 😄

Dan, what can I say... We're out here enjoying ourselves and whining when the campground shower has low pressure. But there are those who bravely Army Camp with no spa to relax in at the end of the day. I sure appreciate you and everyone else who serve. Cheers 🍻

@@TheVanThatGotAway Thanks, as old as I am I really do miss army camping sometimes. You made a really nice video.

How do you army camp? Newbie here, obv.

In my experience army camping usually starts with a 10 plus mile road march in full gear to a bivouac site close to the rifle range. Once there you set up your tent (with the help of someone with the other half of it) and roll out your sleeping bag and stow your gear. Then you get your entrenching tool and proceed to improve your position and even possibly dig your fighting position (only to fill it in later just before you leave). Once you've finished all that you head to the mess area for chow before hitting the sack. You need to get as much rest in before its your turn at guard duty. I found it was best to either get the very first shift or the very last one as it meant no one would bother you while you were actually trying to sleep. This of course only worked if they didn't have a night time attack planned just to see how you'd react. If all went well you'd get up the next morning and march to the rifle range for qualification only to march back to camp to pack up you gear and tent so you could march back to base. That in a nutshell is army camping. @@scubaval08

LOL, Debbie!! 🤣🤣🤣 We'll have to meet somewhere else, then!

I know, right? And if TV and full-size furniture are nearby! 🤣🤣🤣

Hi Johnnie, Wow what a story! You're a warrior.

Aw thanks, Danny! I love your handle 😀

I would say that's my favorite, too. Thanks for the love!

LOL, Clara, yes I break down everything into a spreadsheet. It's how I'm wired 😆😜 Do you roll with a minivan camper, by chance?

@@TheVanThatGotAway Actually, I am in a Honda CRV.

Yes, wise words about enjoying what you love. I'm keeping positive thoughts for you and your hubby.

Aw thanks, Mike! Maybe we saw you somewhere rolling up on your Harley and pitching your tent?!! 😄 Ler me know how the Sienna hunt goes.

What a great situation you're in, that you have wonderful people! I can tell you're unstoppable. Where ya headed?

LOL Barb! At some point in life we need gadgets, right? Do you use your electric blanket a lot?

@@TheVanThatGotAway in winter I leave my cas heater on low all night.. but after that stupid 4am pee. I love to get really warm again with it..

Oh cool! Did you camp there?

Hi Manie! A Prius? And I thought *I* was a minimalist!! 😆 Cheers to you.

Oh cool! What kind of van did you get?

It’s a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. Just over 100K and I have to get the a/c working again. I had it blowing cold air but now it’s blowing semi lukewarm air.

Hi Hope, Was it you that said your idea of luxury was not having to chop your own firewood? That definitely stuck with me. 😆

@@TheVanThatGotAway Truth. 🪵🪓🌿

How right you are, Autumn! How many habits do we hang on to, trying to mimic our life in a house...

Hi Books! Have you moochdocked before? We've done it 3 or 4 times. Always fun.

Hi Libby, That wilderness canoe camping sounds intriguing! Thanks for taking the time to say hi.

Hi Esther! Oh how far you've come and how much adventure you've embraced 😀 I love your story!

I couldn't agree more about comfort and safety. Yes, the shelves are completely custom, I made a video about how I made 'em if you're interested 😄

@@TheVanThatGotAway nice! What’s it called? Do you have a link?

Hi Jaycee! Thanks for taking the time to check in. The latest I've heard about filming on any public land, like Bureau of Land Mgmnt, etc, is that anyone using extensive equipment like sets, props, audio and video equipment and actors must acquire a permit. I'm not sure that's a recent development, though. What have you heard around the water cooler?

@@TheVanThatGotAway Hi Leslie - the channel (AvianMariner) just popped up on my feed (right term?), and thought I'd watch as some favourites are American and some fellow Canadian favourites film in the States in the winter. Thought I'd pass it around to all.

Hi Tess, Pretty much nothing for flooring. The bed takes up most of the floor anyway, and I just put down some clear plastic carpet runner over the space behind the front seats. Works great.

Congrats! Yep, my level hovers at 8, too. 😄 What kind of vehicle are you rolling with?

@@TheVanThatGotAway I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe which is really a Toyota Matrix is disguise. It is very versatile for its size. I've only slept in it twice so far. It feels roomy enough for one person.

Oo, small enough to get great gas mileage!

@@TheVanThatGotAway Yes, I came from an older minivan that had tons of room, but wasn't reliable and got crappy gas mileage around town. I just needed a reliable little grocery getter. I almost bought a Honda Fit, (also very versatile) but am glad I went one size larger now that I am going to use the Vibe for camping. Thank you for all the videos. I love your van setup.

Could you string something- bungee or rope- between them for storing stuff on the ceiling? Maybe some netting for holding clothes?

Hi Kevin, Personally I haven't yet been told that, but if I were I would book a site as a "tent camper" - wink, wink - and just pitch a cheap little tent next to the van. No one's gonna check where you sleep, LOL!

@@TheVanThatGotAway great tip!

Hi Carolyn, I did a short video about the cost breakdown, if you want details. For my build it cost me about $700 US.

Hi Ramesh, We have never been turned away at any campground. Are you minivanning, too? 😀

Yes, thanks

Hi Paul! Everywhere except Columbia, LOL 😄 Do you spend much time there?

@@TheVanThatGotAway yeah I live in Lexington SC

Just shake it off 😀

Lol, Beni! You are a badass.