@@rein3684But he's comfortable with what he has. I met him @ the 2018 rtr & for his stature it's the perfect size vehicle. As well, his home sticks out less than others, even though he doesn't believe in the stealth concept, still,, it stands out less.
Turns out I’m having a rough day (carried over from yesterday); so I’m going to binge watch your videos because listening to you makes me feel better. Thank you! 💗🙏💗
The ocean makes my soul peaceful. I am working towards a goal of living at the ocean permanently. Money or lack there of, makes me anxious, I just hate that feeling. I’m glad your in a cooler, happy environment , breathe 🌻
@@StaticCamperVan how are you doing today. Me a bit tired drove to my doctor's appointment down from Ontario to Orange. Not to bad on the traffic. Now back home now and working. Teleworking everyday except Thursday. I drive all the way to Moreno Vally. We'll hope you have a wonderful week and see your next video. Watching you cooking cooking and shopping and sharing your stories. 😉
Man I'm sure ur life has it's own challenges but I wish I could be free to live like u r . Thank u for sharing I'm living vicariously through I wish u continued peace and fortune
You did seems much happier in this video. Heat can be very stressful. The last two days here in the Seattle area it was very hot, into the 90's. Nice and cloudy today. Much more relaxing.
Although I am not a nomad yet…. I so enjoy your videos. Specially after a long, hard work day. I get home, pour me some wine and sit on my favorite chair to watch a few of your videos. I call that a good relaxing evening with one of my favorite friends 💜
I'm in Sacramento and the heat has not relented for weeks. If you're back in this region in the spring, check out Feather Falls near Marysville. It's something like the fifth tallest water fall in California and when I took my granddaughter there several years ago, we were able to van camp for free. Also in the area, Table Mountain has some of the best spring wildflower displays in the state. Love that Mendocino headlands trail. Glass Beach in Fort Bragg is interesting, too.
From National Geo. An estuary is an area where a freshwater river or stream meets the ocean. In estuaries, the salty ocean mixes with a freshwater river, resulting in brackish water. Brackish water is somewhat salty, but not as salty as the ocean. An estuary may also be called a bay, lagoon, sound, or slough.
Estuaries are the borderlands between salt- and freshwater environments. When river water meets sea water, the lighter fresh water rises up and over the denser salt water. Sea water noses into the estuary beneath the outflowing river water, pushing its way upstream along the bottom.
Beautiful. I think inlets are especially energetic, lots of movement of currents / tides ( fresh water meeting saltwater is “brackish”) I think if you look that particular river up, the salt content is mixed in for 8 miles up the river.
Omg 😱 beautiful. I want to go there. Thank You for sharing. I travel in a white 2017 #Prius I’m 5’1” and 126lb and I find it lovely. You are so helpful showing your van life with us. Thank You
Thanks for the great videos. I have been in my van for three years. A couple of months ago my renogy solar controller was giving me random intermittent problems. The screws that tighten the solar in wires and the battery out wires came loose. I tightened the screws, and all my problems went away.
Mendocino is a frequent stop for us, though we usually stay at Van Damme or MacKerricher state parks. Beautiful area, and lots of redwoods east of Ft Bragg. Just don’t plan to get gas in Mendocino-as a tourist town, their prices are among the highest in the US.
Hello Scott, one year ago today... You said you had a fantastic day!!!! Soooo my little short comment for this video is to remind you of that fact. You were at the ocean, how could you not have a fantastic day?! I LOVE THE OCEAN, MY HAPPY PLACE!!! 🥀🤗🥀
This is another great video. Listening to you soothing voice and watching these beautiful nature scenes has helped me a lot. Enjoy the van life for as long as you can. God bless you!
I love your question about the saltwater and the river/fresh water. There are animals and a whole ecosystem that specifically exists in brackish water, which is the areas where salt and fresh water meet. I love your inquisitiveness (if that's a word), and your curiosity, and it's not a silly question al all! It's those that stop asking questions that stop growing. It's our curiosity that makes us deeply and fundamentally human. :) So, keep being curious and keep making your charming videos... and stay safe out there!
Mendocino is so lovely, but crowded when I was there and expensive. That road in is really a doozy alright. I recommend following Hwy 1 and 101 all the way up from LA for great temps and wonderful views, great food opportunities and ready gas. There is always somewhere to stop. Goofing around in the Redwoods is also wonderful. You can’t run out of scenery and walking opportunities and road conditions are never as risky as the alternatives. I’ve driven it in terrible rain and when all the other roads had ice but never a problem except maybe a slide or washout around Humbolt bay but CalTran is always fixing it without delay.
I am sure you are glad you went to Mendocino! We lived in San Ramon long ago and van camped in that whole area. Miss it so badly! Now I am stuck in the Atlanta area and have been very solar /heat sick for about two weeks. Wish I could drive my little NV outta here for a West Coast Ocean Breeze moment. When I waved goodbye to the Pacific Ocean at the point of Monastery Beach before boarding that one stop plane to Atlanta I cried as though someone had died. It was a long time ago, therefore, I have no clue what it is like or even accessible today, but quite a drive South of Mendocino was a little beach campsite called La Jalama Beach that drew windsurfers and had a burger shack. It was always a favorite long weekend getaway for me when I lived in LA to bundle up in my hoodie and whale and windsurfer watch and let the ocean salt and sea wind sandblast out my sinuses and skin and clear my head of all things. I have a sensitive environmental disposition. It became my favorite city detox spot. Thanks for the memory moment. That heatwave here was brutal being in my van. All I kept thinking was I need to head to the coast stat! But I had to stick around for a kid theatre performance that I wouldn’t have missed for the world! Happy Coast Trails!❤️
Beautiful country,so happy that you got back and away from the heat. Thanks for sharing your peace of heaven on earth with us! Stay safe in your travels.
I started around there , as a child, it's beautiful to see , mountains r so pretty, but they move , y I live in Florida, no mountains, only a big bodies of water & wow ! sunsets, snuggly warm, comfortable as heck , & tame , y we here ! 🏖🏝 hi ☕️🍯🍶
Scott, when you said you were heading away from the San Diego coastal area when the temperature is on the rise, I wondered the same thing:. why is he leaving the cooler areas to go to where it's getting hotter? But, as life would sometimes have it, your travels led you to this new discovery in Mendocino, so yeah, thank you for sharing everything you learned about how the temps affect power usage, and great tips for fixing situations that are cost-efficient. Much love and blessings in your day! 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Hi! I love Mendocino and the area! I have been where you multiple times when I lived in Northern California. My goodness I do miss the coast. Fort Bragg coast line is great to walk too.
Can't go wrong with any of that coast..Big Sur, Mendocino, Ft Bragg and all the way up to Crescent City. I've always heard that all those spots I mentioned don't allow overnight vehicle stays and are pretty strict...good thing your rig is stealth. Fort Bragg was a favorite of mine as a kid..glass beach and Redwoods right close by. Great vid as always.
I haven’t been “stealth”. I don’t know how. I’ve just been doing what I always do and not worrying about what people think of me. Since I always leave my door open, several people have stopped and chatted with me. Everyone has been very nice.
@@StaticCamperVan I was referring to the authorities being strict. I definitely enjoy the aspect of having an open door welcoming a social interaction!
Hi Scott, so happy you came towards the coast for relief from the heat, and to discover that you were surprised at how much you like it. I'd like to visit Mendocino, thanks to the views of the areas you shared with us. Have fun, enjoy your morning ☕ and the cooler weather! 🏖️ Do they have any local coffee brands to try? I remember when you showed us the coffee you bought when you were in San Jacinto or somewhere in that area.
I get why it's so expensive there and why everyone wants to visit/live there. It's so beautiful! And you have your sweater on! This Texan is jealous for sure. I have a dc/dc charger and I love it. It works great in addition to the solar panel. I have a spare one if you want it. I thought my charger had gone bad so I replaced it. Later I realized it was the freaking FUSE. The old one is about 2 years old but if you want it let me know and I'll ship it to a post office (general delivery) near you. It doesn't come with a warranty.... :) That's why I was asking how you tested everything. I knew I should have been more thorough with that step before I started replacing parts.
Oh that’s so nice of you to offer. Thanks. But, I don’t want a DC to DC charger. I like having all my power coming from solar so that I don’t need to rely on driving or idling for power. With gas prices and a faulty engine, I’m normally cutting down on my driving.
So glad u made it back to the coast. We are having a cool down it was only 90 today in little rock. We have been around a 100 for a couple weeks. 60 degrees sounds so good.
I really enjoy your videos when you get out of the van & walk around & explore. It would be great if all of your videos were 80% out of the van and only 20% in the van :)
You have salt water in your veins, once there, you'll never be able to leave the water for too long. :D Beautiful area, tall red woods and ferns loks so nice, obviously the fire storms never went through that town. There's zone between the salt and fresh water called Brackish water.
Oh this was so meditational for me ! ( not sure if thats a real word ) Very delightful 💕Best of luck that your testing results are positive ( affordable too ). 🙏
Watch all your videos. Ironically, am also here in Mendo to escape heat of San Jouquin Valley. Been renting here for years.....for me, Nirvana. Good groceries (a little expensive) at Harvest Market on Lansing. Enjoy your stay.
Great choice even if it wasn’t first pick! If only you could just stay there however long you wanted. Do you feel it’s getting tough on nomadic campers lately or does it just seem some have it harder than others? Life is tough which there is no getting out of whether static in a van or in a permanent structure going to the stressful 8:30-5. What matters is how we deal with it all and press through. Having good friends and family doesn’t hurt and actually makes all of it bearable. Hang in there Scott!😎
I haven’t noticed much of a change these days. I think you’re correct about some people having a harder time than others. It is easy to stress about our situation if we dwell on negative thoughts.
Hi Scott! I ask the same thing. I am so glad you are back at the coast.. Thats a small pretty beach! Are you also a water sign? Glad you are feeling better..Take care. ox 🐟 🌊 P.S. My dad used to say no shoes socks & pants at the beach Scott.. 😁 Enjoy the feel of the sand
Scott what has been/was/is your general impression of Mendocino resident attitudes towards you as a van resident. Have you had any interactions with locals regarding your journey or has anyone approached you regarding your van even if just out of curiosity? Hopefully the vibes are much more positive than North Lake Tahoe. Great video by the way, we appreciate it. Seems as though you are focusing on recharging what really matters in life, not just your batteries.
So far, everyone that I’ve talked to have been very nice. Several people have approached me, because my doors are open, and have been very interested in the van. Apparently, they usually see Sprinter vans but not many minivans. You’re correct, all of my batteries needed to be recharged.
Love the veiw of the spot you are in now. It does look relaxing . Is there a difference between a down duvet and a bed comforter? Anyways , thanks for all the positive energy you give to so many through your videos. God bless you.🙏🏽
You do seem happier and more relaxed. I am a Southern Belle (with an unflattering Southern-born accent, so not like Scarlett O'Hara) so ashamed to admit l've never visited your neck of the woods in California. Beautiful spot and loved your private cave. I am not a true coffee drinker, also ashamed to admit it has to taste like a good imitation of Starbucks with heavy cream and sugar to disguise the bitter coffee flavor, sorry to disappoint. Monday is July 4th, holiday weekend, so where are you parking/staying to avoid the overcrowded population explosion? God Bless!
