CONGRATS on your first overnight! It's not always easy, and just an idea... a lot of people take out the back seat. It would give you room to build a simple bed platform with storage underneath - so you can stretch out. Hope you have fun and keep vanning! Good job! 👍

@iamchasinglight

15 күн бұрын

thank you! yes back seats are out! appreciate the comment.

to prevent stuff from sticking to pots and pans use low/medium heat and stop turning frequently, leave it alone for a light crust to develop, for added prevention from sticking before u turn or flip add a little grease or liquid, depending on what ur cooking

So proud of you for being brave and give it a try! A wonderful first experience! Helps to have a dog with you.

@iamchasinglight

15 күн бұрын

thank you!

With each trip you will figure out what you need. Good sleeping arrangement is key, I see someone mentions air mattress, good idea . get a small folding table for outdoor dish clean and a teflon pan. Have fun!! I just subscribed,

@iamchasinglight

22 күн бұрын

thank you (=

You do d good on your first trip out. KZread channels have so many ways to help you get better out there. I recommend watching The Minivan Lee show. She has lived in her minivan for 7 years and has lots of tips for learning. 🎉

@iamchasinglight

14 күн бұрын

thank you... i'll check it out!

I just found your channel and subscribed. I need me a fur baby. He/she sounds protective of you. You need some bug screens. That way you can keep your windows down. At night it get a lot cooler. I sometimes get to cold and have to rise them.

@iamchasinglight

21 күн бұрын

thank you! ...agreed, i will add bug screens to my list of upgrades. and yes he is very protective, he really trusts me.

Get some attractive, sheer curtains at any big box store. Grab some magnets and magnet them to the top of your van when your doors are open. Will keep the bugs out, looks great, and is very reasonable And great. Video!

@iamchasinglight

20 күн бұрын

thank you great idea! ... working on more upgrades now.

That fan light is super cool. Glad I found your channel.

@iamchasinglight

21 күн бұрын

thank you !

Looks comfy and your dog is so cute!

@iamchasinglight

23 күн бұрын

thanks (:

Yes some camping folk are out there for two or three seasons and they are experts at simple ways to become snug as a bug in a rug.

Nice video and the food looked good

@iamchasinglight

23 күн бұрын

thank you!

Great trip and thanks for taking us along. Simple and affordable camping content. 🍿

Very clean bathroom & shower, just need some oil on the doors!😁💗

We here in Atlanta Ga ❤see U 🎉

@iamchasinglight

22 күн бұрын

thank you.. appreciate your comment ( :

Congrats on your maiden voyage! Agree with the camp stove. I have found they have two settings: so low it'll take two hours to boil water, and nuclear blast. A learning curve for sure!

Love this ❤ I've been thinking about doing this for awhile. Im a little over a year out of being divorced, all kids are grown and on their own so lately I've been really wanting this... been watching lots of videos like yours and joining groups on fb, slowly been making purchases of the bare necessities to get started. During my marriage (ending) I did sleep in my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk to test it out, wasn't too bad but I know I can make it more comfortable with a small amount of effort.

@iamchasinglight

23 күн бұрын

sorry about the divorce.. hope this added a little encouragement to start your new journey! new beginnings can be fun! (:

@tontojones

13 күн бұрын

Good for you, go out close to home, get the mattress and make as homely as you can, then go further afield when you get more confidence

Such a good pup!

@iamchasinglight

13 күн бұрын

he is!

youre doing great & you already learned you need netting etc. Btw your kitchen setup is boss! I am only an occasional weekend car camping warrior. For me personally I always try to make sure I am not using the facilities at night in campgrounds. PEOPLE GET WEIRD when they know you are a solo POC camper and that guy walked by and saw you were alone. Just please be careful. Like I said I am a big man and I do not go to the bathroom after dark. There are great potties you can buy for your car, (JUST SAW AT THE END THE FEMALE URINAL SECTION! GREAT!) just a suggestion of course. I am just trying to look out for my sister out there! Keep doing the thing. LOVED the video and your dog is great!

@iamchasinglight

13 күн бұрын

thank you appreciate you looking out! and the comments ( :

Pretty impressive amenities and gorgeous surroundings! We always pick up trash too, especially on the beach. Enjoy your journey!

@iamchasinglight

25 күн бұрын

thank you... i will! (:

I can't pay someone $43 to sleep outside no way lolol I have yet and been in gorgeous spots I pray I never have to I can't do it. The most I have paid for a spot camp spot with everything shower trash fire pit water was $12.00 I do mostly BLM camping forest camping tho also

@judymurray191

16 күн бұрын

Very true but for her first night it was probably worth it just to feel comfortable. You have to start somewhere. I would feel safer that way myself.

@iamchasinglight

15 күн бұрын

this reply. >>>

Looks like a nice campground

First time is always excited but finding what improvement you need for the rest of your camping days, that mushroom on the tree looks as if its sticking its tonge on you 😂

If you slather in vanilla extract or bath & Body vanilla spray. It will keep mosquitoes from biting.

@lornagoodman1891

10 күн бұрын

Lavender oil is also good for repelling bugs. I loathe mosquitoes lol

I believe the best way to know what you need, is to get out there. You did great. I subscribed so I don’t miss out on your upgrades. 😊

@iamchasinglight

11 күн бұрын

thank you kai! subscribed to you as well, looking forward to keeping up with your adventures.

I have bought all the stuff to go camping, but the fear is stopping me right now. Good job on your first!!!!

@iamchasinglight

14 күн бұрын

rooting for you!

Pa. Wilderness Adventures-- Suggestion take back seat out and Use an Air mattress from a box store (walmart0, leave the cooking stuff and food outside in totes. If you're in-Bear Country, A bear can and will break out a window to get at food, its best to keep food away from u as best as u can and use a bear box or bear resistant cooler. All in All, love the video looking forward to more

@iamchasinglight

25 күн бұрын

seat is out! great idea with the mattress and thank you for the bear advice, big fear ... 0_0 ... I will look into the box/cooler right now!

@The-Exicutioner

25 күн бұрын

@@iamchasinglight #1 rule with bear -- Stay calm don't run away. Look at buy a Air Horn(find them in the sporting section by the boat stuff paddles lifejackets) from wallyworld the decibels on that is enough hurt the bears ears. Bear spray will blow back in your face, if you dont know what your doing and thats the last thing u want is pepper spray yourself because of wind factor Wallyworld has a bear resistant cooler(keeps food cold up to 9 days i found) as well its where i got mine from a little expensive like $140..but in National Forest its bylaw in bear country to use.. Knowing is power

@jessys9868

20 күн бұрын

You can get attractive, sheer curtains at Walmart or any big box store. Grab some magnets and magnet them to the top of your camper over the doorway when it’s open. It’ll do great at keeping out bugs and looks nice and is very reasonable.

@pambaltzer7082

17 күн бұрын

Yes, cooking rib eye in car will leave cooking smells on car. This will attract animals to your car.

@iamchasinglight

15 күн бұрын

@@pambaltzer7082 ahhhh 😳. heard.

The price for camping gave me a jump scare!

@nomaderic

22 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it's going up in pretty much every state from what I can see.

@iamchasinglight

22 күн бұрын

i couldn't believe how expensive it was either! but..... it was well kept with lots of amenities.

Love the video pls keep them coming new subscriber ❤

@iamchasinglight

2 күн бұрын

ahh thank you!

Nice! 😂❤ Gives me more confidence in getting out & trying it myself! 😅

@iamchasinglight

14 күн бұрын

love to hear that!

@SarahQMalone

14 күн бұрын

@@iamchasinglight I'm taking it slowly in trial runs here and there, but at this point I need all the confidence and encouragement I can get. Thanks again! 🥹👍🏼

You will save more money at rest stops and free parking places

@iamchasinglight

23 күн бұрын

thank you, i will keep this in mind when i begin long roadtrips!

@terrydavis5223

16 күн бұрын

I slept one, 1 night in a truck stop. That's not camping to my mind, lot lizards, loud semi trrucks coming and going like crazy. I won't do that again. Your campgrounds are serene and beautiful. Liked, subscribed, and left a comment (for the Algorythm) You'll probably make several changes, like building a nest. ❤🍀🦋🌼🐦 f​@iamchasinglight

@iamchasinglight

15 күн бұрын

@@terrydavis5223 appreciate you ( :

Wow, that is way to expensive for basically soomewhere to switch your engine off and use a toilet!

@jessys9868

20 күн бұрын

@@loz1317 Boy have things changed since Covid. Even SP are often almost $40 a night. I try to stick to COE, with my old lady pass it’s 1/2 price.

👍👍

SO glad the algorithm brought me to your channel I LOVE Black vanlifers! SO proud of you taking the leap and doing it! What year is your minivan because that is a great vehicle to car camp in!

need a splatter cover from dollar tree so grease doesnt get all over...looks great tho...yum

@iamchasinglight

25 күн бұрын

thank you for the advice I will definitely look into that!

@Bigcat624

23 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

Keep your fonts white with black background. It'll show up better on any background.

@iamchasinglight

23 күн бұрын

agree, but haven't been able to figure out how to do that on imovie... would you happen to know how?

Let's do the math here. Attractive woman + likes camping + loves dogs + eats red meat = something from heaven.

@iamchasinglight

20 күн бұрын

very kind!

Funny thing is i have the same dog and I'm scared to do this!!!

@iamchasinglight

14 күн бұрын

i feel you ... needed to build up the courage myself. and still working on it to continue with more trips

Unfortunately, not very solo LOL!

@iamchasinglight

20 күн бұрын

felt pretty solo to me.

I trust you'll be heading south to Florida before the snow flies?

@iamchasinglight

Күн бұрын

idk if before the snow but i hope to sometime soon.

Maybe 10 dollars a night

What did you feed your dog? I mean dog food? I did not see him eat anything? I know you said steak but a whole steak ?

@iamchasinglight

22 күн бұрын

no i shared just bits of my steak. lol. he ate before we went out there so he was good for the trip.

Camping out of a car...no thks ! Nothing personal.. just noooo. Have fun !

@iamchasinglight

8 күн бұрын

lol ... thank you!

all the not talking in beginning, won't go far this way.

@iamchasinglight

8 күн бұрын

that's ok.... i'm not chasing for it to go far, this channel is a project for me to enjoy and look back on. plus, it makes me appreciate anyone who takes the time and patience to watch it so much more... & i'm extra grateful when a comment is left. ( ;