Middle of the week in October sounds like Hunting Season, probably should wear some flourescent orange if going hiking. Enjoy!

@chrisstevens7823

8 ай бұрын

Your right it is. If he is in northern tear then it will be gu. Season but southern is still bow

Thanks for being an Everyman . So many YT Van Lifers cruise around in their 100K custom Mercedes Sprinter vans and even use animals as props. You are a “regular” guy who has real world adventures we can all relate to. Thanks for that. Keep up the great work!

@craiglist308

8 ай бұрын

yes... everyman example...

@jasonw6688

8 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Jonathan is the real deal and the genuine article. It's like when he was talking about all the new fancy gadgets, what I took from that is that it's unnecessary. It's only if you want it, but you can clearly make do with basic things.

@DFWrancher

8 ай бұрын

Agree 💯

Lake Placid-1980 "Miracle on Ice." USA won the gold medal in hockey. Beautiful area that I'd love to visit.

Buddy...bears can swim really well!! Awesome trip

I was born and raised in the Adirondacks. I even went to college in Potsdam (Clarkson University). So I have really enjoyed seeing my old stomping ground again. What you smell is balsam. You can buy balsam pillows in any souvenir shop to keep the fragrance around you.

I appreciate what you said about gear and all the van life channels. You don’t need an $80,000 setup to travel and be comfortable! Do what works for you and piece it together as you go 😎

Also, the entire northeast has had poor foliage this year due to the tremendous amount of rain we had over the summer. Lots of our leaves are turning brown and dropping off instead of the usual really gorgeous leaves.

Watch out for bears prepping for hibernation, random wolves and of course strange humans. Winter is coming! Thanks for sharing this epic road trip.

Beautiful. East Coast just knows how do seasons better than anyone. Top notch!

Hey Johnathan what's going on man that Paddle trip was great and the camp site was great The Way you get the meals done are great

Born and raised in the Northern Adirondacks so it was great seeing some familiar spots as you drove along, especially along by the Hungry Trout Restaurant. Enjoy your travels in my old stomping grounds! Best views in the world!

@knitwit014

8 ай бұрын

Me too, my stomping ground too. I know the Hungry Trout.

@AdirondackNative51

8 ай бұрын

@@knitwit014 we head to the LP/Wilmington area every fall for vacay and of course gotta have some Clare and Carl’s michigans. Unfortunately, didn’t make it this year as we are headed to the UK instead but that’s a nice trade off.

@knitwit014

8 ай бұрын

@@AdirondackNative51 I used to go every year to the Adult ice skating camp in LP. We used to stay at the Golden Arrow hotel. So much fun. I went to PSC and lived for a time in Saranac Lake. I haven't been back in 3 years, but now my sister bought a camp on Lake Titus, so I need to get up there. It's 10 hours drive from VA.

I enjoy going with you on your adventures! Thank you for taking us along! ❤

@tommymacias5434

8 ай бұрын

I agree. It’s also nice to see him in crocs instead of those women sandals he wears.

@christophermoore3013

8 ай бұрын

​@@tommymacias5434😅😅😅

Hey Jonathan, doesn’t your battery automatically charge as you’re driving? That would make sense why your battery has hardly used any charge because you’re doing a lot of driving

@guyverfanboy

8 ай бұрын

Need to upgrade and add a DC to DC charger.

@therealjasonseidel

8 ай бұрын

@@MtnMeMawthe Superduty fords do have a 12v battery charge lead in the 7 pin trailer plug. Some don’t have the relay installed but that’s all that is required.

You do know that bears are very good swimners, right!?😅😅

Looked like fun! You stayed at one of my favorite roads to camp on near lake placid when I’m going up to hike. It’s always super busy though. I hope you’re going to check out some other cool spots. Let me know if you’d want to meet up or want any camping suggestions!

Jonathan When your truck is running it should automatic charging the camper.

Hellooooo Jonathan!! Charlene here to say “Hello & Thank You!!” I was born & raised in upstate New York & you seem to be just a few hours away from my home town of Clayville! I haven’t been home in more than a dozen years so this has been wonderful!! Yes, the views & the smells are almost indescribable! As a little girl I remember the combination of the Maple, Apple, & Pine tree scents which were abundant, at least in my area at the time. Oh, and the girl you passed on the trail, that’s the way it is. Not mean per se, but not friendly either lol. You want some Friendly?? Come on through Texas on your way home & we’ll serve ya up some good ol’ Texas Friendly lol!!! Thanks again, Friend. Safe travels!!😊

Wow! A nice pleasant trip and a wonderful place to go in Upstate New York. Beautiful fall colours. I enjoyed this video.

That "little town" you're in--Lake Placid, NY--was host to the 1980 Winter Olympics--home of the "Miracle on Ice" where the US men's hockey team beat the then USSR. God, you make me feel old, but I love your channel. (I should have waited for it. LOL).

I live in northern Virginia near Shenandoah you need to come through this part.

Just be aware that with a lithium battery you cannot rely on voltage to know the state of charge, as the battery will show very little change in voltage until it is almost discharge, then voltage will drop abruptly. Best way, is using a battery monitor like a Victron BMV-712

My mouth always waters for the way Johnathan kicks up the ramen. 😋🍜

Upstate New York: A new scent from Jonathan Yentch

Having more than one charging source is great, solar, gas generator, 30 Amp outlet, mini power source. There is no need to get complicated, keep it simple.

Your lithium battery is actually probably only at 25% state-of-charge when at 13V. If there are some loads it might be higher. While DC-DC charger are nice and required for a larger battery banks, for a 100ah battery a direct alternator-to-house-battery connection is just fine. You need to add an isolation relay to ensure that your chassis battery does not drain your house battery when the engine is off but that's it. Use 4 gauge wire and an ignition triggered 200 amp isolation relay as well as an 80 amp inline fuse and you are done. This will not harm either your alternator or your battery. Try to keep connections as short as possible. Your alternator will probably only charge your house battery to about 85% but that's fine for lithium batteries unlike SLA batteries.

Lifelong upstate NYer here. We have tons of big lakes here, including two Great Lakes (Ontario and Erie) and all of the Fingerlakes. It’s a high bar to be a lake in our state. Glad you’re enjoying your time in the ADKs.

@JonathanYentch

8 ай бұрын

Makes sense to me! I figured that much 😁

I enjoy watching your videos so much. You film such beautiful locations. And today's didn't disappoint. What fantastic views from upstate New York. ❤ Until we meet again, safe travels.

Love the fall colors. You are brave to get out there and SUP in that cold water. Nice hike too- would love to see more hikes like that (fall hiking).

Another great video Jonathon, thanks for sharing. In June I did a reverse trip of what your doing now. I went from my home in Hudson Valley, NY, to Montanas Glacier Park. I was living out of my minimalist truck topper build (Im jealous of seeing you stand up making dinner, LOL) for 17days (6000miles) I think the best mod i did was to install a simple DC to DC charger setup. Never had to worry about the battery status. I was running a small waeco fridge, camper lights, and charging electronics at night. For a few hundred dollars and a couple hrs on work it was worth knowing i alway had a battery that was topped off. Thanks again for sharing and enjoy the rest of your trip

@JonathanYentch

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you had a good trip too. Sometimes the simple setups are the way to go!

Welcome to NY! I hope you enjoy your time here 😊

You don't even need a generator or an electrical system to go camping. I've done a 4000 mile and a 2000 trip in the back of my van. Took out the seats and just threw a memory foam mattress on top. All of our gear was on our bed during the day and then we moved it to the front seats and the back well to sleep. I still do overnighters all the time getting off on Friday and just sleeping at the trailhead before hiking over the weekend. Hell, I think your videos with the camper shell show how minimalistic you can get and you could have some awesome trips out of that thing. You even have youtubers sleeping in their sedan doing trips, might not be comfortable but it works to get out there. Guess what I'm trying to say is that you don't need anything really to get out. Get your car, bike, backpack, anything and you can get out in nature and make it work.

I died laughing at your face in that cutout.😂

Lake Placid will forever be known for the 1980 Winter Olympics and the "Miracle on Ice." 😊

I have watched a lot of your videos and I’m a fan. This video for some reason was just more. Excellent job sir!!!

It was great to finally meet you in person. We had a fantastic night chatting by the campfire. See you down the road!

2:43 Hello, Bears 🐻 know how to swim 😂

@user-hg1dt9hp5f

8 ай бұрын

Yup, I think it could come and get you.

Pretty areas, really gorgeous places to live. I can see why people like the East Coast. I'm glad you're feeling better. Your videos are always enjoyable, and your meals whether they're leftovers or what you purchase YUMMY!! You're adorable!❤ Be safe!

Another great installment, Jonathan! Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Hope you enjoyed the Lake Placid area (and yes, you pronounced it correctly). Loved the views from your hike at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Excellent shot of the High Peaks. So worth the hike. You are braver than I am to paddle board on those cold waters. Glad you didn't fall in. I'm sure I would have! Onward to the next adventure!

You can install a smart battery isolater that will charge your house battery when your truck is running and the starter battery is fully charged. You can have a switch between it and your l-ion battery that you manage yourself if you want to run the l-ion battery down to the recommended level before you charge it up again. Maybe you already have that installed, but if not, it's worth the effort and cost in my humble opinion. :)

Wow, these landscapes are absolutely brilliant! What a great upload my friend! 👏👏👏

DC to DC charger. Pulling power from your truck alternator and sending it to the house battery in the camper. Might as well get some solar charging and you can ditch the "quiet" generator.

We LOVE the Adirondacks! Camping, hiking and kayaking. It is gorgeous! Curious what "pond" you were paddle boarding on? Can you share?

@dcal1452

8 ай бұрын

He was at the Taylor Pond Campground.

@derrickmarcellus2014

8 ай бұрын

I was wondering if he was at fish Creek pond or Rollins pond , love fish Creek camping

@IngridOBrien6

6 ай бұрын

As stated by @dcal1542 Jonathan was paddleboarding at Taylor Pond in Clinton County.

Another enjoyable "on the road again" catchup video. Good to see that you caught the Fall colors. I guess you'll be heading North now. Continued safe travels. And it appears your health is back to normal.

It's the maple trees!! We still have some beautiful color here in New Hampshire...

I love watching your adventures out East!

As soon as the video starts I hit thumbs up because it goes without saying that it’s going to be good. 😊

Great video, as always. 👍🏻👍🏻 I always look forward to your camping vids; they're so relaxing. I gotta give you kudos for making such a long journey and having a blast while doing it. I'd be so nervous and anxious to go somewhere I've never been that's so far away and not know anyone. I know sometimes, though you just gotta get out of your comfort zone and go on an adventure. If you *are* nervous or anxious, you're pushing through it very well. Keep on keepin' on! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Beautiful trip ❤thanks for taking us along

Beautiful scenery. Love the journey.

Great video-enjoying the content also learning about your journey with generators et such!

You'll notice, as you go further South, towards the Hudson Valley, the leaves change and are still at peak. On Long Island, they are not yet at peak. New York is a very large state with different temperatures that are moderated by the ocean.

Another great video thxs for taking us along 🎉😊

This was such a great video, you are an awesome host! Thanks for the ride!!!

Loving the road trip so far! Missed the morning coffee “wooo!”

Best video of your trip east--lots of great scenery.

Another Sunday, and another video! Thank you Jonathan! Have a safe road trip out there. Any chance to visit Texas? lol hahaha

Lol next time someone asks say, "What do I look like, a fckin tour guide??" 🤷‍♂️ but in a NY accent 😂 they end up being nice people & are like "what crawled up his ass?" 😆

I tried those Shin noodles and the seasonings are excellent! It makes a nice ramen, but if you don’t use them now. Use them on a Nissan Soy or Beef Ramen noodles, you won’t be disappointed. I used them on wide egg noodles. I boiled the wide egg noodles, then drained them some, not all, and used the seasonings plus I added shiitake mushrooms that I sautéed in butter with chives and water chestnuts with a little of the seasoning. Pour into the noodles with water. You can add more soy and oyster sauce to taste. Take some water with cornstarch and make a slurry, pour in the the mixture and heat it will thicken the sauce. Dig In!

Beautiful this time of year!

Hey Jonathan new to your channel-just love your presentation style! I’ve been watching on and off and I subscribed because your doing the cross country trip! Fantastic love the rig!

So glad you made it out to experience some of the Adirondacks! I love where i'm from and it's so cool to see. One day I want to make it out to the PNW to experience the sights! 😃

Glad you're enjoying the Adirondacks. It's one of our favorites. We love the 1000 Island area which is east of you in NY. We love to camp on the St Lawrence river. We live in central New York. We live 23 miles from Lake Ontario. Pulaski NY is known for salmon fishing in the fall. Enjoy your trip.

Great video Jonathan! Thanks!!!

Hey Jon, loved this one :) thank you for sharing ;)

Great video! So beautiful, I want to live there, lol! I mean, I LOVE my sequoias, but those woods look like a fairyland, magical! Loved the pumpkin wind chimes you showed us before your hike. ❤ Thank you so much for sharing this. I wondered if the camping was crowded because it's hunting season? Wear an orange cap! 😊

I know that that paddle boarding on the pond has got a bit of a kick to it, with the wind and all, I bet! It was definitely worth it, I'm sure! I'm glad that you've been chillin' at the Lake Placid area -so beautiful🌄 and a fantastic town, as well🍁🎨! Love the hot, nutritious meals throughout your trip-Awesome!🍲🥣There is still more Fall Foliage to come-I just know it! Take care, continue to be safe, and enjoy!🌄🍂🍁🍵☕👍

Amazing man! I may be going to lake placid in the next few days

Safe travels. Wow your brave for going on that water. Looked pretty sketchy!

Loving the vlogs!

Your camper rig is very cool. It’s perfect for your travels.

that’s one of my fav canned soups. i love adding a little chipotle powder, onion powder and cumin and then throwing some frito lay chips on top.

Thanks Jonathan, another great video

We are finally getting cooler weather here in Kansas so I'm sure NY is cooler to. Thanks for taking us with u it's beautiful. Be safe and have fun. ❤❤

You have to remember we have the great lakes out east. Those are lakes, these tiny body of water you are on, are ponds.

Another great adventure thanks so much for sharing

Might be worth checking the charger in the camper and make sure it is capable and set to charge Lithium so you don't damage your new battery.

Great Atmosphere and Fall Weather🍂🍁🍁🍁🍂👍

I love lake placid!!! Been there a few times. Thanks for showing it cause now I want to take my wife and dogs up there. Haha.

As others have undoubtedly noted, Lithium batteries don't register voltage like lead-acid. They maintain a very high and steady voltage and then drop dramatically during the last bit of charge. I found this out the hard way, thinking I was still close to a full charge when I was actually almost out of juice.

Glad you're rethinking the generator. I hate camping next to people running those things! Totally understand it as a temporary solution though.

What a mini master class on that stir fry dish!

Amazing Video , Beautiful Fall Color, Old school works. Use what U can. Food Looked damn Amazing yummy.

After the girl said “ how much further, I would have said “hey right now if you looking for fun”. LOL! Can’t pass up opportunity! Hehehe!

Love Lake Placid!!! Enjoy!

Jonathan I use to drive OTR truck an I learn that up state new york get's a bum rap because of the New York City Im so glad you were able to show people the more beautiful New York state !!!!!

Good timing, Jonathan! You got out of the rain before you caught Croc Feet. Been there done that. No fun.

I loved this video. Maybe because I’ve never been to Lake Placid and it was a beautiful hike. Where to next?? Pennsylvania!!! Take care. Can’t wait for the next video.

Thank you for showing us the beautiful vibrant colors of the East Coast…. I am in California and it’s just dried up grass here.

Ah man my old stomping grounds. Grew up not far from Ausable Forks. Absolutely beautiful area.

Have the same generator, its awesome, reliable and for sure quiet👍

Welcome to the Northeast, sorry the colors weren't as beautiful this year as they usually are. Glad you are still getting to see this part of the world and enjoying your trip.

The movie "cool runnings" is based off that place and bobsledding.

It's always good to have more than one source of energy. I have a Bluetti power station with suitcase solar panels. That way I can park my vehicle in the shade and stick my solar panels in the Sun. I don't like fixed panels. But I also have a Honda generator. I love your cute little campsite, that area is very beautiful .Safe travels .

Tks for sharing, stay safe!!!!

Good morning ! Nice view

1980 Winter Olympics " Miracle on ice " USA hockey team wins the gold medal in Lake Placid NY!

So funny that your just in my backyard drinking big ditch lol. I hope youre enjoying New York!

I grew up a few miles south of Lake Placid. I miss it there this time of year

Thank you beautiful video.....miss the coffee whoos . don't forget the whoos. 😘

Great Video, NIce Fall Colors too! Safe Travels! see ya in the Next one :)