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5 frustrations traveling in Class B RV and simple fixes 

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@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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@ecovango6675
@ecovango6675 Год назад
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
@stevebenton83 Год назад
One in front. One in back!✌
@bethsutherland9568
@bethsutherland9568 Год назад
i want same -- any suggestions?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Appreciate your thoughtful comment!
@Erin-Thor
@Erin-Thor Год назад
@@bethsutherland9568 - Search for “best dash cameras” here on RU-vid. 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.
@JohnsDeb
@JohnsDeb Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks for wathcing JD
@michellecastaneda4104
@michellecastaneda4104 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@baddad259
@baddad259 7 месяцев назад
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.
@Erin-Thor
@Erin-Thor Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
thansk Erin
@TheWayWalker
@TheWayWalker 11 месяцев назад
That's great advice the dash cam!
@ORIginaLgifts772
@ORIginaLgifts772 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@janedoran1157
@janedoran1157 Год назад
Hi Scott. Roger and Jane watching from Byron, IL. We couldn’t come up with any major van travel frustrations. Love it!
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
I would expect nothing less from the Discovery based in Byron !
@sherrianrobinson6652
@sherrianrobinson6652 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
hello Sherriann. Howdy Mike. So true
@AR-cw4he
@AR-cw4he Год назад
I’m learning from your channel Scott because one day I am going to purchase my very own R.V. Van 🥰
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Very excited for you!
@myas3656
@myas3656 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Joys of Van Travel coming your way soon. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@jw15jawan
@jw15jawan Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks for sharing!!
@user-hu4xn9kn5k
@user-hu4xn9kn5k Год назад
You have more self control than I. I use a different finger for tailgaters. Appreciate your content
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
LOL sometimes I give them more than a smile 😊
@djsarg7451
@djsarg7451 7 месяцев назад
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.
@Thesaltymedic36
@Thesaltymedic36 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
I feel your pain T S M…. You need a Camper Van escape pod !
@ftkinsella
@ftkinsella Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@richardvalitalo3670
@richardvalitalo3670 Год назад
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@BillSprague
@BillSprague Год назад
Thanks for keeping it real, Scott. VanLife is far too romanticized and many become disillusioned by blundering into it.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
well said
@stevebritt
@stevebritt Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Great points you make Steve.
@SweaterVestNetwork
@SweaterVestNetwork Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Many thanks for your comments and for watching Mr C. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@ToddFithian
@ToddFithian Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Welcome Todd to GSLL. Apprecaite you being part of our Community. Did you see my video about Urban Camping ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@thadsiphone
@thadsiphone Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Great point Lux
@Mike_MTB_XC
@Mike_MTB_XC Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Great point Mike. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@Mike_MTB_XC
@Mike_MTB_XC Год назад
@@gosmall.livelarge Yes, another excellent video.
@vansnyder1041
@vansnyder1041 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks Van S for wathcing. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@glenpeacock3330
@glenpeacock3330 Год назад
Great informative video! Also agree with your No 1 reason. It’s like you’re describing Atlanta traffic.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Yes! Thank you!
@alwoodski
@alwoodski Год назад
Thanks Scott. I appreciate the heads up! I will start my van life journey this coming summer.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Excited for your journey to begin Al. Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@itsme123669
@itsme123669 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@Molly-eq1ix
@Molly-eq1ix Год назад
Decision Fatigue....WOW! This happens in many modes of travel. It's a great concept. Happy New Year!!!!
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Yes ! Please check out my Staycation video… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLhU1LFau8c.html
@bethsutherland9568
@bethsutherland9568 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Right on … Have you seen this video I did, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@survivor2338
@survivor2338 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Great points. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@Keith-zm9qo
@Keith-zm9qo Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@larrygee5090
@larrygee5090 Год назад
Scott, thanks for your five frustration events in a camper van and your solutions. Simi Gee
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 !
@Slimsomerville
@Slimsomerville Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks for wathcing. !
@jerrysharpe771
@jerrysharpe771 Год назад
Scott, thanks for all the honest info about your van experience , I don't own a van, but considering one
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@SsroseL
@SsroseL Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Love that!
@baddad259
@baddad259 7 месяцев назад
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.
@bookbakery
@bookbakery Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thx Book ! Check out my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@floridahermit4874
@floridahermit4874 Год назад
You might want to try Walmart curbside pick up. Let them find your stuff.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Intersting idea. Might try that
@doccopper8982
@doccopper8982 Год назад
Excellent road rage tips 👍
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 !
@hrbeta
@hrbeta Год назад
Regular earthling: “Scott, your life really suck” 🙄
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks for feeling my pain, especially about grocery shopping !! LOL
@Tygerlady99
@Tygerlady99 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Cheers to your Happy Space :) Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@markbajek2541
@markbajek2541 11 месяцев назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge 11 месяцев назад
Thank you for watching
@Rvshadow1964
@Rvshadow1964 7 месяцев назад
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.
@sherriweber7105
@sherriweber7105 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Sherri :)
@stevekrejsa3928
@stevekrejsa3928 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@stevekrejsa3928
@stevekrejsa3928 Год назад
@@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).
@ScottG88
@ScottG88 7 месяцев назад
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.
@taurusview9
@taurusview9 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
thx Taurus for adding to the discussion
@mardiblitz
@mardiblitz Год назад
Always enjoy your video! I wish I can travel like you
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Howdy… you can do it !!! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@milantiquestudios7460
@milantiquestudios7460 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Totally get your “trip” deal :)
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Howdy Stealth. Great to be in your feed again ;) Checkout my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@ryanbirr1668
@ryanbirr1668 Год назад
Ha! Never thought about how much time it would take to grocery shop if you were always walking in "cold."
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Ryan !!
@AscendXTrading
@AscendXTrading Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Scratch. Thansk for your comments. Travato !!
@christopherlucas1395
@christopherlucas1395 2 месяца назад
Dude, you really need to scratch number 4 off the list! Grocery shopping is not that serious. 😂
@ghoover111
@ghoover111 Год назад
As a Marine veteran, I like to imagine a Cobra helicopter laying down some 20mm Mike-Mike on those annoying drivers. #1. 😆
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
LOL….
@oldtankguys
@oldtankguys Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Great points as always. O T G ;)
@shekharmoona544
@shekharmoona544 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Whoa 😳
@alisakeecowsocks5398
@alisakeecowsocks5398 Год назад
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@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thx for watching !
@conchscooter
@conchscooter Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Well said
@baddad259
@baddad259 7 месяцев назад
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?
@stephenstringer3689
@stephenstringer3689 Год назад
Don’t need a van for #1… It’s everywhere and I don’t always offer the thumb, lol!😂
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Well said sir !
@mikeallensonntag
@mikeallensonntag Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks Mike. Is Starlink easy to ravel with when one moves every day?
@mikeallensonntag
@mikeallensonntag Год назад
@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
@mikeallensonntag Год назад
@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 RU-vid channel I'm sure you use alot of data.
@mikeallensonntag
@mikeallensonntag Год назад
@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.
@ladylex16
@ladylex16 Год назад
Always enjoy
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thx for that . Check out my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@mindlab780ab6
@mindlab780ab6 Год назад
Where do you go during Christmas season Christmas 🤶 🎅 🎄
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Home Base in Southern Florida for a few weeks. Then, see y’all later ;). Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@mindlab780ab6
@mindlab780ab6 Год назад
@@gosmall.livelarge thank you I’m learning so much from you. We’re still waiting on our Roadtrek Zion slumber
@donalderiquez7684
@donalderiquez7684 Год назад
Slow and steady wins the race..
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Agree with you Donald
@boxster1970
@boxster1970 Год назад
Scott - agree about speeding drivers being a frustration. But you are right in learning to deal with it for your own sanity.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
LOL :)
@alexanderweaver7066
@alexanderweaver7066 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Alex. Thx for sharing ! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@shekharmoona544
@shekharmoona544 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks S M
@geocacherny7030
@geocacherny7030 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Oh man! Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@annssenioradventures3042
@annssenioradventures3042 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Ann. I am addressing your question on this week’s video release on Sunday at 5:40 PM CT
@billbeyatte
@billbeyatte Год назад
Spot on. Especially the intangible "decision fatigue".
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
You know it Bill. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@TN-ez6lz
@TN-ez6lz Год назад
Based on the title I was expecting this to be specific to Class B RV's.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@ROGERCORBITT
@ROGERCORBITT Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
yeah, that is a curiosity
@jamesbouse8232
@jamesbouse8232 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
True James
@RobertPeru2749
@RobertPeru2749 Год назад
Why are WiFi connectivity problems exclusive to class b camping?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Definitely not exclusive to B-Vans. We vanlifers tend to move around a lot more that other RVers, so internet always a challenge
@TisforTech
@TisforTech Год назад
Starlink solves this? The Internet problem?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@sailingeden9866
@sailingeden9866 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge 11 месяцев назад
Thx Sailing
@roamingtincanvan4260
@roamingtincanvan4260 Год назад
Number 1... for sure. Lord forbid I hold them up by 2 seconds😏
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Right !? Holy cow :)
@swagnten8697
@swagnten8697 Год назад
That should be a t-shirt...see you at the next stoplight
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
THAT is a lovey idea ! Checked out my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@DarrenC_Paddler
@DarrenC_Paddler Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@kenplummer4644
@kenplummer4644 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
ah Ken.. How we do miss those whale (oil) lamps ;)
@kiwirose4196
@kiwirose4196 Год назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Agree with you Kiwi. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@photoman4692
@photoman4692 Год назад
How about truck stops for an overnight stay.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nLhU1LFau8c.html
@RoadsofLife
@RoadsofLife Год назад
"...a smile a stop light and see you at the next stop light"! I laughed out loud! Too funny! 🤣 Be seeing you!
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
LOL 🛑 🚗
@marylawwill9846
@marylawwill9846 Год назад
WHAT ELSE U GOTTA DO BUDDY BESIDES LOCATE FOOD IN NEW STORES,
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
hi Mary
@Dalekkemp
@Dalekkemp 5 месяцев назад
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
@jamestreanor182
@jamestreanor182 Год назад
Why not Starlink?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Did a video on that. For someone that travels nearly every day setting up will get tedious. Cellular jetpack more flexible
@ivankorth4458
@ivankorth4458 7 месяцев назад
There isn’t anything you mentioned that validates not camping in a class B in my opinion
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge 7 месяцев назад
Thx Ivan
@lovetheenjoymentofhome6039
@lovetheenjoymentofhome6039 Год назад
doing good😂
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
very happy that you are doing good
@Tattooboimilito
@Tattooboimilito Год назад
Hope to start class B rv in 2025 wen I retire at 62
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thanks for watching and commenting ! excited for your journey
@PhlaymzTV
@PhlaymzTV 3 месяца назад
Whenever i see people speeding around me, i just assume they have to shit real bad.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge 2 месяца назад
Too funny. I agree with you.
@cfconant
@cfconant Год назад
i'm surprised he didnt talk about the price of gas. but then there's no fix for that I guess.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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
@dwoodygura Год назад
Fortunately, the gas in GA is great this week. Paid $2.79 at Kroger this week.
@144steveg
@144steveg Год назад
why do you do it?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Hi Steve. The love of travel and discovery and sharing that with you
@nicolaediamandiev1588
@nicolaediamandiev1588 Год назад
you need an assistant / app to remind you to breathe !
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
My Apple Watch Ultra reminds me to breathe. It annoys me ;) Have you seen my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@nicolaediamandiev1588
@nicolaediamandiev1588 Год назад
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
@barclayej Год назад
See ya at the next red light. 🤣
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
LOL. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2lh1bNdZHNM.html
@RobertPeru2749
@RobertPeru2749 Год назад
I stopped watching after I realized your complaints weren't class b specific.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Sorry not to meet your expectations.
@CBL138
@CBL138 Год назад
People suck!
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Some truth to that. I look for the good in all, though. Checked out my video on Urban Van Camping… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@maxjr758
@maxjr758 Год назад
Ridiculous, none of this strictly pertains to "Camper Vans" but any RV ! Try Again !
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Thx Max
@FirstnameLastname-en1im
@FirstnameLastname-en1im Год назад
Stay home
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
Yeah, you are right. Thx First ;)
@texasthorntons
@texasthorntons Год назад
I don't see that ANYTHING you said is specific to traveling in a van. Very negative video.
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
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… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@sweynforkbeardtraindude
@sweynforkbeardtraindude Год назад
It’ sooooooo overwhelming! Grow up man!
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
I am trying. Thanks for believing in me. Have you seen my video… Vanlife 24 hrs living in parking lot ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DamOaRoTs0Q.html
@slickwilly4613
@slickwilly4613 Год назад
Did anyone really need this video?
@gosmall.livelarge
@gosmall.livelarge Год назад
thanks Slick Willy
@garybruce5619
@garybruce5619 10 месяцев назад
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
@gosmall.livelarge 10 месяцев назад
Sorry for my worthless video sapping your valuable time. Please try a different video I posted Thx 🙏
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