Boondocking in Key West is a NIGHTMARE ($200 fine + 23 days in jail?!)

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Pretty wild, huh? Glad we were able to find a few stealth locations & stay out of trouble. We love Florida but...BOY, are we ready for BLM land in the West. We can't wait to experience that level of freedom. There will be 1 or 2 more videos from our Key West experiences & then we are going to be trying something a little different...just so we're able to get more videos out on a more consistent basis. So Happie you all are HERE, living up this journey with us (: can't WAIT to share more! The Keys are so beautiful & we have met a few great friends already - it's been so cool out here.
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Hey Guys! We are Ryan, Mary & Cisco. We have hit the road in our converted Ram Promaster van in pursuit of seeing this beautiful world & making lifelong memories together. We started this journey in our first RV; a Thor Four Winds 28A. However, we recently decided to switch over to a van. We felt it was the best decision for us & better fits our purpose for life on the road. We sold our home in Maryland, started renting out our townhouse, somehow fit EVERYTHING we own into a 10x15 storage unit & embraced full-time RV living & NOW - van life! We are starting with traveling the States & would love to push it even further. We feel so blessed & thank the good Lord for this opportunity to see, learn, and experience brand new places in our home-on-wheels. We would love to have you along for the journey...to laugh with us, cry with us, celebrate with us and, of course, fail & pick up the pieces with us. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything!
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@lindaromero7780 3 месяца назад

I visited Key West 15 years ago and stayed in a nice hotel for $100/night (Jan). Today you cannot get a room for less than $500/night, and camp sites are $100-200/night. Parking sucks and the traffic getting there is a nightmare. Glad I saw it once, will not go back. And I only live 2 hrs north of Miami.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

It’s definitely hectic for sure. Mile 0 wasn’t really our style. We enjoyed the more low key spots.

@Linda-oc2zh 3 месяца назад

me too once was enough and i live 30 miles between Daytona beach & Orlando. I have a brother in NY who flies goes every year.different strokes!

@joshmarauder 3 месяца назад

Is there anywhere nice u can go without high traffic

@artnovak3259 3 месяца назад

You can absolutely get a decent place for well under $500. What are you talking about? Just pay attention and book in advance.

@realist7239 2 месяца назад

@@artnovak3259 lol

@lyfandeth Месяц назад

If you plan to visit Key West, first go online and find the cruise ship schedule. In prime season, cruise liners may be there 6 days a week. That's 6,000 of your new best friends in the stores, at the restaurand, in the museums...

@WokeUpOnAlternateEarth 3 месяца назад

You can thank the people who leave their garbage behind for the crackdown on campers.

@scable-eq7bp Месяц назад

Very cool video, great content, we live in a condo in Key Largo, but before that we lived 12 years on our Privilege 615 catamaran sailboat. We always anchored out, wasn't about to pay the outrageous prices the marina's wanted for a slip especially with our boat being 65 feet long, but over the years we meet some nice van dwellers like yourself that were looking for a place to boondock in Key West, we told them to visit Key West during the day and then move north a few miles where the chances of finding a spot to camp for a night without being hassled. We actually made a list of places you can stay overnight in the upper keys and middle keys for free and nobody will bother you.

@robwasnj 3 месяца назад

Been camping and visiting the keys for over 35 years now, I've seen it change a LOT over that time. There's still a few little spots you can get away with camping but overall it's become a rich man's playground and people not so fortunate have been pushed out. All of Knights Key used to be a campground but they sold it and now it's a multi million dollar resort. Long Key hasn't been rebuilt since the last Hurricane and as you found out unless you book 11 months in advance good luck getting a spot anywhere. We actually rent a house now just because the cost and difficulty of camping was too much. Anyways, the Keys are beautiful but I don't agree with many of the changes. Enjoy your adventures!

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

I totally agree! I’m glad we got to enjoy what we did before it changes even more!

@BreezyByTheSea63 2 месяца назад

I agree. I lived in Big Pine for eight years back in the 80’s. (Loved driving over the old 7 mile bridge everyday to and from work🥰❤️). I go back to the keys every few years. It breaks my heart to see all the resorts and changes. The Cruise ships -IMO-really messed it up. Mallory square was moved and hasn’t been the same since. With all that said- there used to be still something beautiful and nostalgic about going to the Keys. ❤️❤️

@robwasnj 2 месяца назад

@@BreezyByTheSea63 Remember the Australian pines at Long Key, so beautiful back then! We often camped there for a month, had to leave for a few days and come back after 2 weeks but those were the days. Met so many great people too, now it's booked 11 months in advance to the day plus without the pines no shade or privacy. Any chance you remember a place called Perry's on the Atlantic on Islamorada? It was a restaurant with a ship theme. I came a little later than you lived there, mostly the early 90's, I think our first year down was 1988 or 89, the new bridges were in place by then but my father remembered the old ones. Give the keys another 10 years and we won't be able to afford it at all.

@BreezyByTheSea63 2 месяца назад

@@robwasnj the Austrian Pines were all down the tamiami trail and Krome Ave. I had already left Miami before Andrew. I went back two years later and did not recognize Key Biscayne nor Cape Kennedy My heart is forever broken.

@scottwilson7835 3 месяца назад

Lived in Key West 19 years...our old saying down there is.."Arrive on vacation, leave on probation"!😊

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

That’s great! 😁. Thanks for sharing.

@HappyRetiredandhealthy-qk2lg 3 месяца назад

In the early 70's, we stayed in a house on White Street, go to the pier and tan every day. My buddy would go spear a fish and have a beach BBQ. Loved it. In the 80's I would go to the Russell House and do 7 day fasts. All this was before all the big hotels. I would never go back.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Oh wow. That’s really cool! Glad you got to experience that 😀

@waynepovilaitis2305 2 месяца назад

Hemmingway would be sick.

@423harleyman Месяц назад

I'm a new subscriber, Just stumbled on yall's channel and really enjoyed the Keys that you shared. Stay Safe in your travels and keep em rolling.

@drop830 3 месяца назад

Oh to be young and adventurous. Just cruising the country, and discovering different places. I'm happy for you two. I enjoyed the video. I've spent a lot of my life in FL. It's a wondrous state. You guys are really salt of the earth kind of people. You're not like all these fake vloggers. Good on you for it . Subscribed

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

We really love being ourselves in our videos. Life isn’t about being perfect all the time. Thanks for the support 🙌🏽

@heavencantwait1218 3 месяца назад

Hope you guys find Mallory Square & the huge bouy at the southern most point , so many miss these places, also there are places to sleep on the street you just have to find the right neighborhoods, people do it all the time, they just fill up fast .. Glad y’all were resourceful ..

@BeyondtheFern 3 месяца назад

Just saw this come up in my feed and noticed you are in a Noovo van! Love their builds! I was in the Keys a week before you all were, I got lucky and nabbed a night at John Pennekamp SP and a night at Curry Hammock SP using Campscanner. I'm going to try and see if I can reserve a spot at Bahia Honda SP for next yr so I can spend more time roaming around. The day I was at Key West it was crazy busy and it was a Monday!

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

We love it! It’s a great place to visit. We really enjoyed going out on the catamaran! Awesome views. Bahia Honda is also an amazing place!

@WeggieQueen2005 3 месяца назад

I have no idea why people think any coast of FL is affordable; especially the Keys. It's so expensive here. Gorgeous views.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

It sure can be. 😀

@ChatGPT1111 2 месяца назад

You have no idea? Not everyone is poor. Maybe not having any idea is the reason you are poor.

@siriusstar99 Месяц назад

@@ChatGPT1111 Well that was flipping rude and uncalled for . People with your attitude is one of the things that’s wrong with this country .

@ChatGPT1111 Месяц назад

@@siriusstar99 OK Karen

@annehedonia156 Месяц назад

@@ChatGPT1111 You sŭŭŭck.

@allisonangelafleming 3 месяца назад

So beautiful thanks for sharing!! Key West and Key Largo are in my bucket list!! ❤😊

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

It’s amazing! The catamaran was awesome.

@atwistedlime 3 месяца назад

People took advantage of free parking down there so now no one gets to.

@janetfolkerts5827 3 месяца назад

That was a beautiful rooster, yes a chicken, but a male chicken. Sorry you had the displeasure of rain, but experiencing all these things locals take for granted is cool watching your reactions. Thank you for sharing your journey !

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

I’m not the brightest bulb 😂.

@DenverHarris 2 месяца назад

To test if eggs are bad do the float test. Put them in a glass of water, and if they’re bad, they will float.

@theresahs5956 3 месяца назад

I am so glad that I came across your channel! You have a new subscriber! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Yay! Awesome ❤️😍

@mellowman8695 26 дней назад

Love the channel name! Good luck to you both

@happietobehere 22 дня назад

Thank you so much 🙌🏽

@chadkoller7809 3 месяца назад

I just stumbled upon you guys and you now have a new subscriber. I’m going to solve your egg problems. My good friend is a farmer 1/2 mile from my house. We get our eggs fresh from him and they never see the refrigerator. Get farm fresh eggs and put them in a towel and set them somewhere they won’t break. If you buy eggs that have never seen a refrigerator than you never need to put them in one.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Welcome to the journey with us 🫶🏽. Oh wow. Thanks for the tip! We will keep that in mind.

@chadkoller7809 3 месяца назад

@@happietobehere hey is that a Polaroid camera you guys have?

@kingair350 3 месяца назад

Yup in Europe eggs are in the isle not in a fridge.

@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa 3 месяца назад

Cracker barrels are good to sleep at . Fl is hard to boon dock

@lisaarca1555 3 месяца назад

@@kingair350Not true it depends on the country, in Austria eggs are always refrigerated in the supermarkets…

@SantiagoPATube Месяц назад

That’s what I found at Key West. All the water views are “owned” by someone. As the general public you will feel landlocked. Unless you check in to a beachfront resort. No public beach access.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP Месяц назад

Key West does not really have any beach. Its most rocky shoreline.

@taraonpointlee4339 Месяц назад

It's the dog watching the water for me!❤

@happietobehere Месяц назад

He loves it ❤️🙌🏽

@devilblueduke Месяц назад

I love that doggie.. he has floppy ears

@user-kr3ur8ug4z 25 дней назад

Great visit with you guys at Apple Valley Beer Garden in Townsend today, L&E from Okeechobee

@happietobehere 24 дня назад

Great visit with YOU GUYS 😍 hope you guys are having a great time with your son!

@cherylh6920 Месяц назад

Lived in the Keys for 8 years. They used to say on the radio in Key West that they were not so hard on the boondockers if when they left, they took a homeless person and a rooster. I guess you can blame it on the Canadians: they come down with 1 shirt and a 20 dollar bill, and don't change either one!

@warwickwhite4684 Месяц назад

What a fun video. Nice music also.

@jimbruneau6769 2 месяца назад

Nice Trip! Nice camper too! Hint: Crack your eggs on a flat surface and the yolks won't break. Happy Camping!

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏

@richford2514 Месяц назад

Headed to key west for our 27th year anniversary, moved to Florida 8 years ago to new Smyrna beach from Jersey ,always wanted to travel to key west this will be our first time ,we will be there 4th of July weekend hope we can stand the heat,but the hotels cost are crazy expensive and some what you to pay a parking fee daily,we got one with free parking right in town so we can walk to everything and may rent a scooter,love the video!

@kristinacrawford8826 2 дня назад

Hey from Daytona beach!

@johnc3225 3 месяца назад

I’m a Floridian we love to RV in the keys, going back this November. I’m on my 3rd RV, our first class C sprinter had multiple leaks, and it was new, our class B, like yours was a WB travato, we had a leak from the front marker lights on the roof. Back in a 30’ class C, jayco, no leaks in this one. The “key” is maintenance and inspections of all possible leak areas! Keep a tube of dicor and silicone at all times! (Do not silicone over dicor)

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

I agree! We have been loving Florida. Great experience.

@rickcooper156 2 месяца назад

After living in my SUV full time for almost 5 years... I still think that the worst day of Nomad Life is better than the best day living in a Bricks and Sticks! I wouldn't trade my lifestyle for anything. I have so little but I've never been happier and so Very grateful!!!

@annhysell6064 3 месяца назад

Oh no, you missed the really awesome cemetery. The headstones are not typical. Fun to watch your channel, just stumbled across it this morning. Enjoy your travels.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Aww 🥰. Thank you 🙏

@bowl0noodles 5 дней назад

The east coast has very little public land for dispersed camping. Your cheapest options are state, county parks with campgrounds or KOA RV parks.

@Somethinglikethat2023 2 месяца назад

State parks are great and require reservations the minute it is 30 days out online. Also first i line to enter park for any cancellations.

@meadowbrookguideservice8359 4 месяца назад

I love the Keys. Looks like you had a beautiful time and met some wonderful people. Happy travels to you.

@happietobehere 4 месяца назад

It was a great time. We will definitely be going back. We can’t wait to get out west though.

@westswell2757 2 месяца назад

Your dog 🐶 is so adorable 🥰

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Awww thank you 🙏

@devilblueduke Месяц назад

Oh My Gosh I think so too !! He looks like he has soft floppy ears also

@FreeSpiritMom Месяц назад

“Introvert” “stares at new neighbors” 😂😂😂 that’s me lol

@triciaalbert5539 3 месяца назад

There are five regions the upper keys is called Key Largo, then you have Islamorada, Marathin, Big Coppit or Pine, then the Lower Keys called Key West. Key West is known for its lime pie. Hope you enjoy your ride!

@malindaallinson5749 3 месяца назад

Marathon

@lisad6106 Месяц назад

Lower Keys is everything south of the Seven Mile Bridge which includes Big Pine. Islamorada south to Marathon are the middle keys and Islamorada north to Key Largo are the upper keys. It matters.

@debraporter1797 Месяц назад

I also just stumbled on you. So nice to ve young and be able to do what you are doing. So much fun. We have been to 48 states. On the road in a few days making many stops. No hurry for New England this year. Its every year due to family and friends. Enjoy.

@happietobehere Месяц назад

Thank you very much! 🙌🏽

@devilblueduke Месяц назад

Do you have a doggie??

@terribartlett5332 Месяц назад

I van stayed in Key West some 53 yrs ago and never was bothered the same with Washington DC, and many other places we stopped traveling across country. But, it was a different world then.

@caroleneeley7153 3 месяца назад

Loved the video. Great job❤

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much 😊

@jjones9290 2 месяца назад

"Is that a chicken or a rooster?" 😂 Never thought I'd hear that.

@silverlining6259 2 месяца назад

What’s so weird about that? There are chickens and roosters

@midwestmike613 Месяц назад

The roosters and cats were all over the last time I went. The roosters would wake us up at 5am hated them for that😅the cats were cool they have a bunch at Hemingway house some were very friendly.

@roberts.1400 4 месяца назад

Whoa, quite the trip guys 🐟 ... I'd love to find that "secure location" one day. But, for now I'll enjoy it vicariously 👍🏼 See you in the next one 😺

@happietobehere 4 месяца назад

Thanks Robert! The Keys was a great time! We are just getting started 🫶🏽

@spreadlovewithcat Месяц назад

We take our cat camping with us but I haven't made it to the Florida keys yet I'm thinking about it so we're trying to check out and figure out which way to do it

@krnlueck 8 дней назад

Geiger Key Marina and Hog Fish Bar and Grill are famous for their Hogfish. If you ever get back try them. Where you parked at Boca Chica is in the flight path of the Navy base where the fighter jets go to train so that's why it's noisy. You'll see FA-18's about every day.The sound of freedom! We camp in the Keys ever winter in Cudjoe Key just 23 miles from mile zero

@usmcmsgt5487 Месяц назад

That's the one thing I don't miss about living in Florida, the rain. It would rain on one side of the street and sun shine on the other. I like keeping my motorcycles and vehicles detailed and it would rain 3 hours later.... 😠

@happietobehere 21 день назад

Haha. Yeah that’s the worst man.

@roamingnomeRV 3 месяца назад

State parks - #38.50 a night or work camp and get your site free for long term stay

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@Ddccpp2152 2 месяца назад

How did you not explore Robbies when you stopped for the rain?? It's such a cool place! 😮

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Next time for sure. 😍

@Bellasafari 3 месяца назад

I love all of your rounded edges…is this a DIY or ‘store bought’😂?

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

We bought it custom built. 🙌🏽

@gRosh08 3 месяца назад

I think I know Your mom... she, my wife, myself and our two kids shared a few Mimosas while having brunch in a fancy South Carolina Hipster Restaurant. Joy. Happy Joy. Cheers!

@coreysmith8560 3 месяца назад

4:39 Which keys? 😂 Also, driving in the rainstorm with an RV will make you rock and roll. 🎸

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Too many to remember … and yes it will. 😂😂

@Valentinegirly14 Месяц назад

I actually live in Florida and have been to the Keys numerous times there are many keys as soon as you get into key Largo you should see a sign for every key as you’re going down to Key West and the colour of the the most beautiful I’ve ever seen!!

@gwynkaitis1259 2 месяца назад

How do you keep your dog cool in the van while you are away from it?

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

We have a AC unit that we run.

@LilyWasHereMB 20 дней назад

Visited Key West Thanksgiving-ish 2023 in our 24 ft Sprinter. Parking was challenging. We overnighted on a residential street in the Casa Marina area. We are not stealth. After leaving Key West and doing a little resesrch about RVing there, I don't think it was even legal for me to drive a 24ft long, 10ft tall vehicle in the city. Too bad, I'd like to go back and spend more money but I'm not parking an hour away.

@midwestmike613 Месяц назад

I remember the one time we went we were right off Duval Street and the damn roosters would wake us all up at 5am after getting home at 2am from the bars. It was a good time had a ton of laughs that trip but that location was awful for noise live band outside at night and roosters in the AM. Got almost no sleep the entire weekend beautiful place but probably will never go back at least not to Key West maybe one of the other keys a little more laid back.

@desert-walker 2 месяца назад

I’ve been to all those places I love it down there, except for the humidity bit too much for me. But they do have the best Keylime pie in the country.

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

We love key lime pie 🙌🏽

@kennypascoe4752 3 месяца назад

I’m here for the pupperz-doodle!

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Awww 🥰

@kennypascoe4752 3 месяца назад

@@happietobehere I honestly think that why I subscribe to most channels lol cause they have cute pupperz

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

I agree 🥰. We love him.

@cfoster8706 18 дней назад

Nice I live in Fort Lauderdale FL. Should visit (Las olas Beach) Pompano Beach or Hollywood Beach. Very friendly atmosphere. More parking options, all day paid parking spots.

@spreadlovewithcat Месяц назад

Our cat has gone bicycle riding with us we have a backpack that I put on my front even though he's 20 lb but he's not fat we put them in our backpack and he rides in the front as we ride our bicycles

@susanannette5758 12 дней назад

I hope you stopped back at Robbie’s and fed the tarpons. Born and raised in S Fla for 60 years and the one thing I miss is the Keys.

@kw7292 3 дня назад

My first trip to the Keys and Key West was late 70’s, we went to the nude beach. Needless to say it’s a little different today. Not sure where the average person lives (think about all the hotel and restaurant workers). Hurricanes cause the biggest change, then the big guys come in and buy up everything and build condos.

@gary7moore 3 месяца назад

I love KW, if you spend time downtown it’s usually super busy especially when cruise ships arrive. I prefer staying away from the hassle and bustle of Duvall street. Dry Tortugas is one of my favorite national parks to visit! If you do go downtown, a scooter makes parking so much easier! Also, the comment about larger RV’s rocking and rolling isn’t always true, often times those 45ft coaches are the best driving most stable RV’s you can get.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

We are the same. It was cool to touch mile 0 but too much going on for us lol. The wind blows our van around pretty good on super windy days as well. I think it’s just because of the height of the high roof vans and RVs

@gary7moore 3 месяца назад

@@happietobehere I have a older 45 ft Entegra cornerstone, it’s by far the most stable RV I have owed or driven. It takes a lot of wind to move +50,000 lbs around, the extra axel in the rear also helps keep it stable. My Jeep wrangler gets pushed around significantly more than the RV. I believe it’s a combination of height, weight and suspension. My Jeep is heavy but has crappy live axels. RV is big, heavy and has a great suspension.

@Gemma6thSense 6 дней назад

I always offer if anyone is ever in the NJ area (of Atlantic City let's say) I'm about a 15 minute ride from AC- and I have a large piece of property that I like to offer people living your lifestyle- and we do keep cameras on our property so it's safe- but we wouldn't let just anyone that looked ehhhh idk. I like to think listening my gut has steered me right!! Anyhow! The offer is there if you ever find yourself in the S Jersey area plus about 15 mins in the other direction from me are a few nice camp grounds so that would work as well if you didn't feel comfortable having basically your own lot!!!

@keithblueribbonable 2 месяца назад

Warmest place in the lower 48 in February…… that heat is very expensive and very competitive. Been going for 30 years

@TropicalParadisebyLisaLisa 3 месяца назад

Congrads to 1k🎉🎉🎉🎉

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏. Very exciting.

@spreadlovewithcat Месяц назад

Our cat is small he's only 20 lb but he's not fat or overweight but we take him in all the stores around here I wonder if they would allow our cat to go with us in the stores in Florida

@usmcmsgt5487 Месяц назад

19:49 You guys need a pen almost like an octagon but only half so when cooking on the side you can let furbaby out....even when others dogs are off leash. The fence breaks down easily as well.

@happietobehere Месяц назад

Yeah I agree. We have looked into them but just never gotten one yet. They are great though.

@Beanstocku 3 месяца назад

Hey you guys are amazing! God Bless 🙏 some pretty epic views- proud of yall. Cooking on the beach Man thats cool. Congrats on the Vid it's blowing up. Keep up good work; be safe. You guys are such a good example for these younger and even older people of what taking a chance, smiling, loving, working together, and frankly being a bit humble while doing so. Confuckingradulations thank God Momma

@Beanstocku 3 месяца назад

Hey your van setup is really Good like 3 separate and functional spaces and that shower 👌 I'd think after awhile long 1 room with tables wouldn't be so good

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much ❤️

@xplmr1 2 месяца назад

FYI, refrigerated eggs don't go bad they just dry out. If you get a bad or rotten egg chances are it was layed that way. I buy dozens of eggs at a time and eat them over months. I've never had a bad one plus older eggs peel easier once hard-boiled. Cheers!

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Good to know. Thank you 🙏

@2time500winner 3 месяца назад

What kind of pans are those you're using?

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Kitchen Academy Detachable Handle Induction Cookware Sets

@2time500winner 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@user-ps7cx7vo6b 4 месяца назад

Love yall miss yall keep doing big things

@happietobehere 4 месяца назад

Thanks you 🙌

@kathleenbotsford5698 4 месяца назад

You could have found out all the information about Key West on the internet. Many years ago, you had to wing it. Now, you can find out everything about a place before you visit.

@floridachickstinyadventures 3 месяца назад

If you ever come back through Sarasota , North port area , I have a private little piece of property you are more than welcome to Boondock on for a couple days if you need . I also have a RU-vid channel based on tiny adventures and a converted bus. Maybe we can Collab one day ! Everything here is expensive these days unfortunately. Happie adventures! 🌻🔆 🚌

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

That’s awesome! We love Sarasota. Email us if you can. 🙌🏽

@devilblueduke Месяц назад

I love the doggie so much

@NinjaBooKitty 12 дней назад

Apparently, it CAN be done, if done right, Ryan Twomey even stealth camped overnight and didn't seem to have any trouble. He parked, got out his ebike and everything then came back and stayed overnight.

@happietobehere 10 дней назад

It CAN be done. We managed to stay there for over a week. But little did we know there were fines attached to it if caught. Key west is a little different than any other spot we have been yet. All the locals know what you’re up to and don’t seem to like us staying overnight. We even called the sheriffs office to make sure and it definitely is a thing. Moral of the story is you can do it just do it at your own risk.

@laurieann5312 3 месяца назад

I cook all my bacon and sausage, then put in freezer and take out and reheat; as needed.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Pretty smart.

@user-ev8fn1nj2m Месяц назад

Ur baby is such a sweetheart! N so handsome he just goes with the flo

@devilblueduke Месяц назад

You’re talking about the doggie right ??

@coachjdc Месяц назад

Did you debrand the Noovo for stealth purposes?

@happietobehere 21 день назад

We did. Unfortunately. But we are working with the owner with some other options.

@freedomisfromtruth 2 месяца назад

That was AWESome, you know we all will be talking about that pooch.

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Awwww ❤️

@pass4pets434 Месяц назад

65 yr old lived in key west on off. Spent my honeymoon in key west. My favorite place in the whole world.

@happietobehere Месяц назад

It’s a very cool unique place. We enjoyed it. 🙌🏽

@ILM787 Месяц назад

I’d pay extra for the jet/prop noise!

@triciaalbert5539 3 месяца назад

Those are fighter jets that fly pretty much everyday. Try listening to the noise for nearly two years. We stayed on Big Coppitt or Pine Key and the jets were our entertainment. Key west is a military town with a navel base and more.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the information! Good to know. Cheers

@DevoutFollowerofYeshua 2 месяца назад

I lived in Key West in the 1980’s. It was wonderful. It was a whole different atmosphere of local artists down Duval Street and very friendly and hometown feeling. Not anymore. We did not have cruise ships and we did not have the perverse parades. The actual southernmost point is off of the military base. Take a look at your map. For military people, we have the military bases to stay on with our RVs. I left my heart in the “Florida Keys” and I am headed back. The Keys are called Cays in the Bahamas, small islands. Make sure you get on the big sailing ship, and experience the beautiful sunsets and waters of the Florida Keys. Stock Island has a great little RV park on the water. Research the history of the Florida Keys, it is amazing. 🌊🏝️😊🚐⛵️

@markp-yt6bv Месяц назад

I never have liked flat land and ocean combo. Always preferred mountains and ocean. More campfires and less people. But everyone to themselves. Enjoy life, it is short at best.

@WilliamDail 4 месяца назад

I saw your van at Boca Chica beach! I'm a local van lifer in Key West.

@happietobehere 4 месяца назад

That’s awesome! We had a great time.

@LilyGazou 3 месяца назад

Amazed you manage to van-life there. I was able to only when I was there looking for a job during lockdown time. Bad timing to find work. 😂

@bobandvickiw 3 месяца назад

Crazy the number of interruptions for Ads

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Good time to grab a snack lol

@FWMCBigFoot 3 месяца назад

Now this was entertaining, a RU-vid van life creator talking about Ryan Twomey's channel and his cooking to an old guy living in a Class C who watches Ryan and his cooking. 😂 I've upped my cooking game because of Ryan, and I found your comment entertaining. That was worth a subscribe.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much! We love Ryan. He’s a great content creator. We hope to collaborate one day. 🙌🏽

@amieweymouth992 3 месяца назад

❤❤ Peace and blessings❤❤

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

😍😍😍

@WeggieQueen2005 3 месяца назад

That post office IS real :)

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Yesss

@kathleencrane-grylls5416 Месяц назад

Visited key west when I lived in Florida camping in Florida sucked keywest was cool but we didn’t stay there we just went to see the “90 miles to Cuba” sign on the beach and sit on Ernest Hemmingways barstool

@kirkstable 3 месяца назад

A lot of Florida was bad. I traveled down in a 30 foot motorhome and did three laps around the state but never went south of Miami. I’ve been to Key West. It’s beautiful, but there’s a lot of beautiful parts of Florida that don’t cost as much.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

I agree. Florida has a lot of very cool places. You could spend a lot of time in Florida.

@ChatGPT1111 2 месяца назад

What do you mean by bad? If you only traveled around the state like you said, you missed 90% of it.

@user-zp5ym5nb2l 2 месяца назад

hey guys im a new suscriber,i live in the keys for almost 40 years ,we move out of there in 2018,we live now in saint augustine my all familie live in the keys including my daugther,my son in marathon and my mom in key west,i got a motorhome we drove there 2 years ago and we park in kmart parking lot in marathon and they kick us out including 5 more rvs ,you are not allow to park anywhere in the keys period ,we rent hotel there this week to see our families ,i will not recomend any rv to go to the keys if you find a place to park is going to cost you at least $200 or more a nigth,i know because i grow up there and police are all over the keys ,be safe and enjoy your life

@resurrectionsunday4164 27 дней назад

Like your videos but the music is pretty loud. I keep turning sound up to hear you and down in between ❤

@happietobehere 21 день назад

Yeah are older videos we were still learning. They should be better now. Sorry about that.

@nancykrull2151 Месяц назад

Big Pine, is best place to stay.

@Sunshineandhydrangeas 2 дня назад

It’s a tiny place about the size of a postage stamp. Space is at a premium, so of course you can’t take up valuable space for free! Plus, people seem to either have an overly romanticized vision of it or think they can just go and do whatever they want there. Locals get sick of that shit! Not sure why anyone would actually expect to be able to do this without consequence. I live in the state and visited Key West then wished I hadn’t bothered. Overtourism is a killer thing and there are much more beautiful beaches in many other places.

@Rose-eg4yc Месяц назад

Ok so was that click bait or did I miss it some how the 200 fine and jail ??

@EnigmaticEvee Месяц назад

They mentioned it as a possibility. It didn't happen to them. 23:45

@artsteadman2230 2 месяца назад

Key West's pretty much always been like that for quite some time

@happietobehere 2 месяца назад

Really cool experience.

@professionalinspectionserv4228 3 месяца назад

I believe the reason for areas not allowing overnight stays is the hotel industry and taxes reaped by the locality. Now some folks ruin it for others... locals seem more offended, they want the tourist money...

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Exactly. We are excited to get out west.

@terib3625 3 месяца назад

Key West Parking lot 808 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040 24 hr parking but cash only. I paid $10 but noticed it might have gone up to $15? No Rvs I had plain small Nissian van no problem. 4 blocks from Duval Street.

@brendalogan6281 3 месяца назад

thanks...nice that you share the info for folks behind...didn't appreciate the selfishness in the video....we found ours but not willing to help anyone else...bad karma...subscribed but just unsubscribed because of their selfishness

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Awesome. Thank you.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

It’s not selfishness. We were told not to say anything. It’s very hard in the keys. Glad you just assumed and felt that way. Anyways. Have a good day.

@kb_9880 2 месяца назад

the guy was 'selfish'. Maybe, he wanted to keep it to himself so they can return and hope it is still available. She was ready to divulge. Maybe, give her a tip and she can private message. Lol

@mark33328 3 дня назад

First time I visited in the 80’s it was magical there. 90’s started to see the crowds and greedy hotels starting to gouge tourists. Last time was 2002 and it was just ruined and overpriced.

@bobbiellison4315 7 дней назад

It makes sense in places where tourism is their main or only industry. They want you spending big bucks on their hotels.

@runningwindadventures 3 месяца назад

I lived in my van in key west for over a year. You basically get in and out to sleep.

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

Oh wow!! How did you like it overall.

@runningwindadventures 3 месяца назад

@@happietobehere I would never do it again. Lol

@happietobehere 3 месяца назад

😂😂😂

@208miuwu 2 месяца назад

I will say being retired military I stay on the base in Key West. You can pitch a tent bring a RV, stay in the transient building, stay in a trailer 2 bedroom $147.00 a night, stay in the Town homes 3 bedroom $167 a night. Plenty of parking for your boat/car. Who can afford almost $500. a night.

@scottwilson7835 2 месяца назад

I think they forced the locals that had floating homes on "Houseboat Row".😮‍💨