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For safety sake, you really should back in and be able to drive away, if needed Linda you're doing amazing.🙏❤🚙
@mariabrenizer4724
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna comment on that too! Easy getaway if necessary!! Safe travel Linda!❤
@wandarios1711
3 жыл бұрын
Love how your “family” watches out for you. 😜 I agree 😉
@EfficientRVer
3 жыл бұрын
You can actually drive away in reverse just as well, and actually more safely and surely if they try blocking or stopping you. No choice of how/where to park is without flaws, but I really think that how she did it is actually better overall, than backing in. Watch a demolition derby, and see whether cars do better going forward or in reverse. Also, and I'm not suggesting anyone do this, but if you had to mow down an attacker in extreme circumstances, doing so in reverse would allow you to much more easily claim you didn't see they were there, you were just trying to drive away from them.
@milliewilkins2823
10 ай бұрын
Please back in. And the fence is a good hiding place for bad people.
Yes I agree with the person who made comment about backing into your spot. I'm retired from the criminal justice system and anytime we parked we backed in. It's a very good safety procedure. Safe travel and be careful.
I'm close to being full-time at least in my head I am lol I'm spending this labor day wknd in my van for the 1st time in my daughters driveway . Gotta start somewhere right 🚐🏕💛 lol
@angelag.johnson1985
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it works out. Stay Safe
@karinheart
3 жыл бұрын
Hoping for you too! Good luck
@emilielund8958
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck 👍 I’m thinking about traveling I’ve slept in a camper a tent but years ago . I think I would invest in a RV
@rachelpruneau387
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, I hear that’s the best way to start
@catebourke7139
3 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration! I am about to embark on a similar journey. Still holding out for a Toyota Sienna that meets my specs, but essentially my research is good and I’m eager to do a non build to get started. I’ll be bringing my calico cat with me; she’s taken to the lead moderately well. Hope to meet at some point. I’m an artist also, and so curious about how you get your work done, space to work as well as store supplies, etc. also whether you ever work outside and how that goes. Wishing you all good things!
I heard that you finally got the way Mobile is actually pronounced -- "Mowbill"... I have a Chevron station close to me - the owner hired an older homeless gentleman to come and sweep his parking/gas area twice a day and get up all the trash. He said he just could not stand looking at it and so he asked the gentleman that sleeps close to his station if he would like to earn a little daily cash. Enjoy the journey!
@lindatwilleytwilley8334
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful thing to do helping that man💕
@1953beetle
3 жыл бұрын
One hopes that the gentleman in question is getting the deposits back on the drink containers.
@sj6728
3 жыл бұрын
I try to pick up as well. if we do a little it could add up to alot. lol
@desertcandle1
3 жыл бұрын
I love that he is giving the man a job and helping him make a little money. Plus it helps him feel like he has a purpose. I wish more business people did that.
@1953beetle
3 жыл бұрын
@@desertcandle1 Hell yeah!!!☺
My husband is a truck driver. You have to buy and install a system to heat and cool the sleeper bunk. They are more than $10000.00. So many people don’t add that to their investment in a truck. But some states do not allow idling a truck all night. So we always get one installed when we Buy a truck. Saves a ton of diesel.
@kathleenkline4622
3 жыл бұрын
Yup! And an APU (auxiliary power unit) is worth every penny IMO. Heat, a/c, and regular electricity for a small fridge/freezer and microwave. Usually trucks that run all night don't have APUs, or maybe you're hearing reefer units running to keep their loads frozen. Non-truckers can't always tell the difference.
@janiceoldham1794
3 жыл бұрын
Kathleen Kline I agree!
@kathleenkline4622
3 жыл бұрын
@@itsallaboutjesus8935 No...10K
@janiceoldham1794
3 жыл бұрын
itsallaboutjesus ten thousand
@kathleenkline4622
3 жыл бұрын
@@JAe-jc1uk not air conditioning or heat. And no, solar ia not a good option either.
My mother used to let us throw apple cores out the window - the one and only thing we were allowed to “litter.” Later I read not to do that because it could attract an animal to the roadside where they might get hit by a car...😢
And your alive and healthy to talk about if something is open or closed 🙏
Looks nice. Awesome the way u have ur windows covered .so much privacy.
Yes ma'am..we are open we only shut down for cleaning then reopen again..I am security at a rest area further North in Alabama from where your at..love the video as always!
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for what you do!💛☀️😊
Love all your tips and tricks , your little home looks so cozy !
I like reading all the comments people leave for you. I learn a lot from those comments😊
You are a simply amazing lady.. You are so brave and such a sweet person.. I know I could do what you do,,but I don't like traveling alone.. Now in my younger days,,would not be a problem..But I love your little set up,,does look homey for 1 person..enjoy you trips..
Does law enforcement ever question you when you are parked overnight or for long periods of time? I agree you should back into a space for a quicker drive-off.
@EfficientRVer
3 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine she could drive out plenty fast in reverse for the first 50 feet. Also, the blackout cloth in her windshield, though excellent, is still the least stealthy part of her setup when under really bright lights, so having that out of view from the rest of the parking lot was a good idea. No matter where or which way you park, all it takes is a vehicle blocking your path to have trouble making a quick exit. In which case, ramming someone by backing into them is better than driving forward into them.... something learned by watching demolition derby cars last much longer going in reverse. It doesn't smash in the radiator, and gives a much bigger crush zone between you and the impact. She was in a place where just using the horn would probably bring help quickly enough to not have to smash her way out of the corner spot. Also, choosing a parking spot where nobody has any reason to be prowling around it on foot (they can't pretend to be on the way to their own car) it makes the situation clear to her when they do. Information is power. So, I think her choice of parking spot was definitely pretty good, and possibly the best that could be done there.
@conservativenellie5876
3 жыл бұрын
@@EfficientRVer You’re reasoning makes a lot of sense too. 👍. The place Linda parked looks really safe with her stealth talents., the security lights and cleanliness of the truck stop. Also the front end of the car isn’t as strong 💪 my son hit an owl one morning with my car going to work and the whole grill and some cosmetic needed to be replaced and fixed. It blew out the AC! It was a small owl too 🚘
Thank you for showing us your journey.
I could never live in my car full time. You are a brave and imaginative woman. 😁
I agree about the trash being thrown out. It really upsets me too.
I am actually a long-haul truck driver (and a new subscriber to your channel)....... not all companies can afford to put apu's (auxiliary power units / generators) on their trucks because they cost many thousands of dollars....and, they don't run very quiet either. So, many run their trucks to stay cool, warm, and keep the enormous set of batteries charged. You have to understand the electronics on trucks ......computer system, refrigerators, fans and such continue drawing power while we sleep. Some trucks need to run at higher rpm's when they idle due to engine manufacturer specs to protect the engine. Also, some trucks have an opti-idle system to where the trucks computer will automatically start/stop the engine to keep the inside temperature in a range the driver sets for sleeping comfort.....the computer automatically does this too to keep the batteries charged. i could elaborate more, but i think you get the picture.....so umm, try not to be to hard on us old truck drivers ok dear. We don't run those big diesel engines just for fun or to annoy people.....hopefully, i have given you a partial glimpse of why we do. =)
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! So appreciate your comment and how you explained everything so detailed.. I have mentioned in the course of several videos my deepest respect and admiration for what you do! I appreciate you very much knowing we would have nothing if it weren’t for professional drivers. Thank you for your service! I am going to have a whole new way of accepting and experiencing the noises of trucks as they lull me to sleep☀️💛😊
@marigolds49
3 жыл бұрын
Truck drivers rock!!
It's Mo Beel. And Gyro is yee-ro. just trying to be helpful.
I just bought your “say it display it “cards and box for my two daughters for Christmas 🎄 wow what a great gift they will make. Inspiration is what they need life isn’t as easy for them as it was for us. Everything is so expensive now.
I love using TruckerPath app. I always love the end spot and away from the trucks! I also pull with the front end in the spot. Sometimes I stay in hotel parking lots too when the truck stops are full or noisy. Be careful picking up the cups. People use them to pee in!
I hate littering. So selfish!!!
@TheVintageBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone that knows me will tell anyone...Two things Gigi HATES, littering and cigarettes!
@janiceoldham1794
3 жыл бұрын
Chris very sad. It is such a beautiful area up there. Too bad people don’t respect it. ☹️
@TheVintageBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
@@Christina...66 wow Chris....I wouldn't be able to live there. I'm sorry it's like that. Here in Va. They take the prisoner's out in groups and they weed eat and pick up trash. But we don't have A LOT of trash, but the state does pick up whatever is around. I always give the prisoners a honk and a thumbs up!
@TheVintageBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
@@Christina...66 Yay Chris! Also, how rude. They want u to have it in ur can all week.
@thewaybackhome4145
3 жыл бұрын
normally in Germany we don´t have littering....but since the migration began , it is more more bad now:-( i hate that too
My sister used to live there. I liked visiting the area. She always said Mo-beal and that's what I've always said. I like hearing about the different types of places that people end up car camping. I personally would be too afraid to sleep in a rest area after all the horror stories I've heard. I won't even use one after dark. I guess you've had better experiences.
Close to me. We pronounce it MO-Beel. Beautiful city. Admire what you're doing. Be safe.
I'm guessing refrigerated trucks have to run while driver is sleeping. .
@janiceoldham1794
3 жыл бұрын
007nadineL yes. And the refrigerated units are really loud. That is what my husband pulls.
@Donotpass_go
3 жыл бұрын
Diesel engine runs refer unit. Depends on the load.
I made a trip to FL from Ga about 3 wks ago and didn't run into any unopposed rest area's either. 🚐💙
Download the "bedtime fan" app...It's a NON repetitive white noise. I use my earphones if noise is super bad, but just laying my phone or tablet by my head it cancels out noise. Also, back into your parking spaces.
@anns1921
3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea there was a fan sound app for sleep. I have terrible sleep issues and I just downloaded 2 of them. Thank you so much for your post... you are a lifesaver!!
@TheVintageBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
@@anns1921 awwww, yay! And if u want a super good LONG LASTING actual sound machine..that is made by a family in NC, USA MADE, it's called THE DOME. I've had mine for 7 or 8 years? They are about 50.00...but Google it, maybe find a bit cheaper. But they are thee best in a white noise. Blessings!
@anns1921
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheVintageBumbleBee I will check it out. Thank you!! 😊😊😊
@beachblond1968
3 жыл бұрын
gugz 102nd I have that app and I definitely vouch for it. Excellent if I’m staying with family or friends or in a hotel and it’s too quiet. And it’s free!
@TheVintageBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
@@beachblond1968 right? I do the exact same thing. I can't really sleep without it now. But the dome is awesome for at home. Zzzzzzzz
hi from australia. your brillant . you really are . bless you .
Oh my!! Linda!! You are up late! It is 9:30 pm on Maui!! So must be at least 1:30 am where you are?? Mahalo for the ❤️!! I praise God you are a blessing as you seek God's will for your life!! 😘
Hospitals are a great place to sleep and are very quiet as the ambulance has to turn sirens off before getting there!
@pearlpeace9151
3 жыл бұрын
Good point and security does rounds on a schedule too.
Hello , I drive a truck. If they are on all night mostly likely it is a temp control truck that has food in the trailer. Most trucks now a days have a regulator inside so you can control the temp inside your truck the way you like it. In most states you are only allowed to idle your truck for 15 minutes. The larger truck companies get really upset if you idle for to long. If they do not have a tcu trailer then they are running the truck for AC also. They are not controlling the temp inside the cab. Police can come around and fine you if you are caught idling to long. I hope this helps.
I’ve tried many other channels like this but this one is by far my favourite.
I know God guides you, but you are BRAVE!! You do have FAITH, LOVE, AND JOY!! DO you ever get hot with no Air Conditioner? I GET REALLY OVER HEATED! Cancer Thriver gets me in that way!!
Love to see what things look like when you’re tucked in for the night from inside the nest. So cozy!! You should do more nightly check-ins/good night clips
i just finished working a shift in the ER. It was a bit stressful. Very nice to come home and watch your vlog. I like seeing how you arrange your items and seeing you prepare your meals. At some point I am going to take a trip like you
I would love to do this in my 05 Ford Escape. I'm 62. I have a job.
Linda your just enjoying every minute of your life.. As I have always said God has our next day planned out as soon as we lay our heads on our pillows at night.. He has huge plans for you a few months in advance bc he probably has a hard time keeping up with you lol.. Enjoy in every turn in the road that leads to all happiness..❤
I feel a sense of freedom just watching your videos. Your strength of self knowing really comes through and is inspirational. God bless 💞
Gas was 1.92! Wow times have changed quickly
Great video Linda!!
Love rest areas in the US! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Kazakhstan!
So cozy!
Yep, I love the truck stops. I don’t park by the big trucks, I feel safe in the parking lots... love them, slept in them from Alabama to California and back again. And it’s “Mobeeeel” Alabama 😊
Thanks for showing us your black out window covers, they do the job perfectly, well done. Happy travels.
I really enjoyed this video. It makes me feel better to see you in safe well lit places at night. Also seeing how you curl up/stretch your legs. I wondered about your legs dangling in the front seat. Safe travels, Linda!
Make Jesus Lord of your life! That's awesome.....
I believe you are my only inspiration Linda. Thank you for sharing your life with us/me. ✌🙏🇺🇸💞 For you 🌹
So glad you have peaceful safe times ... The truck stop looks pretty good... Your reflectics really do the job! 😅😘
It's pronounced Moe-beal Mobile, Ala.
What a journey! Having your own space must be amazing, your HAPPY HAVEN is awesome. I really love your videos and your outlook & attitude, the best!!!
I love the message on the white pick up truck. Very cool. You find so many beautiful places as you travel. You definitely live the phrase: Enjoy the Journey! 💕👍🙏
Some great places for the night. Saving that last one, nice spot.
I find your videos so comforting
Love your format and style......glad I found your channel.....well done Linda-another happy subscriber! safe travels
Blessings to you stay safe 😊
Please don't litter, a good message for everyone.. 👍 TFS.
One of my FAVE VIDEOS! Please continue to do a series of videos like this and do video showcases of your new "redecorated and organized" Happy Haven. 💖
I'm in Alabama. If anything is closed here I'm not aware of it. Please be careful when traveling through high crime areas.
Liked the way you set up for the night 🙏 no one would guess anyone was sleeping in there. Great advice from the other lady about not having to back up for a fast getaway.🚙
Backing in is the best, easier to get away from trouble. Do you have something to cover your windshield so you can't be seen?
As a southerner, I can assure you that you'll encounter many more signs about Jesus in Alabama! It is in the heart of the Bible Belt!
9-4-2020 Thanks for sharing. NC is following you.
Beautiful thank you ever so much 💖💖💖
I do the same thing in parking lots near my retirement house ( in NW Florida ) but I used a 40% CVS coupon to buy a grabber stick so I don't have to touch icky things. I also use that stick to go get rattlers and cottonmouths from neighbor's yards so they won't kill them. I take them to nearby water areas ( in a container ) and hope they learn their lesson to stay far from people. LOL. I still have fang marks on one of my grabber sticks, but mostly they cooperate nicely.
Mo...Bill is how it’s said! Lol
I enjy truck stop too actually better than rest areas.
@candicerubio8184
3 жыл бұрын
Me too I feel safer at truck stops versus rest areas if I were to stay or live in my car
OMG! I just saw your snowman hanging on your rear view mirror! I LOVE snowmen!!! CUTE!!!
Always stay safe!!!
Really enjoy your travels stay safe Cheers
Linda let me just say I enjoy watching your videos very much, but with that being said truck stops are for truck drivers and those trucks and drivers work very hard bringing us everything we buy and consume everyday!! When you said truck stops are noisey that's why cause they work!!!! Their for 18 wheelers not cars!!!
@kathleenkline4622
3 жыл бұрын
Many truck stops call themselves "travel plazas" and cater as much, if not more, to vehicles other than 18 wheelers! I'm a retired over-the-road trucker of 31 years. If one doesn't like the noise of hard working trucks, don't park in truck stop parking lots regardless of what they're called! Plenty of other places to park when you're in a small vehicle.
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Yes; agree.. ❤️professional drivers.. have taken my hat off to them in quite a few of my videos.. I park in car area.. never where the drivers are☀️💛😊
@lauriesworld7008
3 жыл бұрын
@Gone Fishin not in all truck stops and I've seen many cars taking truck spots with campers and it's not right!! Trucks can't pull into a campground for the night !!
@lauriesworld7008
3 жыл бұрын
I was mostly commenting about her comment about the noise anyway not parking!!
@ladydi-lynn
3 жыл бұрын
@@lauriesworld7008 Really!!!! Do you need a few more exclamation points to get your point across? Rude.
From Roma Italy 🇮🇹 I admire the strength and will of life of this lady, I would never be able to deal with such a lifestyle I more close to choose suicide before accepting this lifestyle and for that I have an enormous admiration for you what a will what a strength I wish you all the best in life and tons of love you deserve and I love Jesus but he don’t give a f of the humanity conditions, sorry I live 5’ walk from Vatican City....God bless you all my respect❤️
How do you get air ventilation with all the windows covered in reflectix? Can you still crack the windows? I’m learning!
@1953beetle
3 жыл бұрын
Have the windows (front) down a little.Nothing worse than stale air.
@charlied4850
3 жыл бұрын
JAe Right, but when you cover all the windows with Reflectix to keep out light, there doesn’t seem to be a way to crack the windows even with rain deflectors. I have this same setup, and I would like to hear how she gets ventilation. Maybe she left a space at the top and didn’t cover the entire window. Just curious. I switched to curtains on some windows.
@thriftyt8048
3 жыл бұрын
When I want to keep my windows all the way up at night, but need air flow, I'll keep my battery-operated (USB rechargeable) small hand-sized fan running, but aim it at the ceiling. It works great!
@charlied4850
3 жыл бұрын
Thrifty T Great idea. I do the same, but I still wonder if there is enough oxygen in the small closed space of an auto to stay at healthy levels overnight. Just curious.
@akhamp1943
3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering same thing about windows cracked to get air in. Got to be miserable if humid outside and or raining and particularly when in hot temperatures.. Is pretty miserable...I can not take the heat very well....I would never sleep well hot and or sticky from humidity. Thats what I have always wondered what do you do in the heat?!!
The reason why some semi trucks run all night and others don't. Because some have an APU and others don't. Meaning... they can't get a/c or heat or run their fridge or or whatever auxiliary items they have, without the APU going or the engine. If they have an APU they can shut off the engine. If they don't they let their engine run. It all depends on the truck.
Hey Linda!! Watched this the other day!! At that point I didn't realize you were having a contest!! It is a cool idea!! And has been interesting so far!! 😅😘
I love the greens! I'd choose the 'wet warm ' States to be my forever home Base. I do better with high humidity And as for dry hot weather sometimes I get nose bleeds. Enjoying the adventure and the wonderful sights with you till you find that 'perfect spot ' to be your forever home. ❤
Wow, that window blocking material is great. The truck stop where trucks have to go to a diff section does "sound" a lot better (quieter is good!). looking at that set-up, I would be a lot more relaxed at a stop like that than in a parking lot... imagine the highway stops will restrooms are not that close to the cities tho... more in the middle of nowhere. I do recall passing one frequently right in a small town tho that was right at a highway exit.
Love your videos, I like that saying I asked God to direct me,be safe.
My father being a police officer said not to stop at rest stops expressly at night 🤔🤔🤔
@arizonagal4966
3 жыл бұрын
Please tell your father thank You for his service as a police 👮♀️ Officer.
@emilielund8958
3 жыл бұрын
Florida Gal Thanks he’s pasted ❤️
I’m looking for one of your videos of how you sleep in your highlander. It looked like in the front seat, ugh, I’m too tall for that. I slept like that one night when I got too tired to finish my drive home and I was miserable. I would love to get out of northern Minnesota for the winter and I have a Scamp with a bath/ shower so I would have all I need but worried about finding places to park without spending a fortune. I’m just not ready to give up my home, I love growing my own food, canning and having a safe place. But I want to roam around traveling too ! Blessings to you
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Still the same.. here you go.. #1 burning question.. How do you sleep in a car full time? kzread.info/dash/bejne/gq2csbOGn9WuYJM.html
Library's and park closures add difficulties and possible stress to an existing uncertain reality. Be so very safe. You're one smart 🍪.
Oh those happy birds.
Trucks have an APU like a generator that runs there air and heat and electric. It turns on and off as it needs to. Most all tucks have microwaves,refers coffee pots everything but showers and potty.
How you enjoy the deep south. I've lived in Tennessee and Texas and it is pretty down there. Lived on a lake in Hendersonville Tennessee across from Johnny and June Carter Cash... used to run into them at the local WalMart and yes, Johnny really did dress in all black. They (June and Johnny) both drove matching black Mercedes and would always park crooked. I'm still a huge fan.
@dabbott9871
3 жыл бұрын
I also lived in Hendersonville, worked at Walmart show Johnny at the movies with his son.
@2busysecretary
3 жыл бұрын
@@dabbott9871 Surprised you didn't see him and June in WalMart, they loved that store. Very down to earth people really.
@3generations393
3 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome
@dirtysanchez4753
3 жыл бұрын
That was one of my favorite movies that movie about June and Johnny Cash they do really sound like down-to-earth people
Thank you for the information and the video. I agree about the littering too. I sometimes have a bag with me and will pickup around me. Yes believe in the signs. Do me favor and watch the sppef of your panning please. Some times it is way too fast. Thanks again.👍 Take care and stay safe 🤗💐
I heard you say in another video that you'll be 62 this year. Me too!!! In October. When's yours? New sub!!!!! I have a 05 Ford Escape Hybrid. Don't live in it. Yet.
Just made cross country trip SC to WA State - some rest areas open many closed. Stay safe
Just started watching your videos! I enjoy them!! While your visiting Mobile (pronounced Mobeel. Long e). Stop in Pensacola at the whitest beaches in the world!
My Nieghbor kid got a truck driving job. And comes and parks down on the side of my lot always on a gravel road. Yes keeps truck running - that’s his apartment in there. Air conditioning refrigerator. Yes. Microwave. Bunk beds. Since this is muggy fla. need air on. Diesel engine. He travels across the country. Comes back for a long week end every three weeks . I’m nice to his out of state driver friends we let em party here- I deliver pets to truckers warehouse after grooming them . . We should appreciate their services. They work hard and obey rules
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Yes; and I do. I have posted several videos about drivers proclaiming my respect and admiration for them.. here you go.. breakthrough, PA memories, raising kids, babbling brook out in full force..fulltime car dweller girl kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGVsrsqLf9W-Ypc.html
I can't believe some of the replies you have received about why trucks idle. First of all the refrigerated (refer) trailers are self contained. They have their own Diesel engine to power the compressor. These units are noisy. Avoid parking near them. My truck has a battery powered APU that keeps the sleeper area comfortable without idling the main engine. When the batteries drop to a certain level the main engine starts automatically to charge the batteries. Some trucks have a diesel powered APU that uses a small diesel engine to run keep the sleeper comfortable. Trucks that don't have an apu have to let the main engine idle to keep comfortable. In very extreme cold, below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, most drivers will let their main engine idle because the engine block contracts more than the pistons and can lock it up, requiring it to be warmed up. Drivers have actually built small fires under the engine to warm it up. Also I can set you up to get free showers at Loves if you want.
@SereneandSimpleLife
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles for your detailed explanation. There are a couple who have weighed in with very good details as well.. companies that don’t/can’t afford the best equipment in their trucks.. I am so appreciative of truck drivers! Without you we would have nothing! I currently have someone who has provided me the same generous offer as you that I have accepted.. I will keep you in mind should their offer become void. I’m sorry for the delay in responding to everyone as I’ve been without service here and there.. hope you read this!☀️💛😊
Trucks engines normally idle for heat or a/c. Refrigeration units on trailers for the cargo. Some Trucks have APU (aux. power unit) mostly diesel operated. I drive a truck with a refrigerated trailer. I try to be considerate of others that have non-refridgerated units. A truck will average 10 to 20 gallons of fuel a night to idle.
Boy the last 30 seconds or so you made me very dizzy 😵 Loved the show thanks for sharing 👍
On my! You rock at my favorite place THE CASINO!!!!!!! WINDCREEK!!!!!!!l
Gas is $2:39 in Mesa Arizona. I love the LOVES truck stops the best! Your stealth vehicle is amazing, can’t see any lights on. I love traveling too, would like to be a nomad also but cannot do that at the moment. You should turn your vehicle around the other way in case you have to make a quick get a way
Just thought maybe back into your spot so if you need a quick get away your ready to go....love your videos
Good morning! I'm from Alabama and I think I will be making my coffee sooner than usual because I want to hear what you have to say about my home :)
I Pilot and Flying J are one. Pilot bought out FJ, and several others a bit over ten years ago.
Refrigerator or reepers run all night to maintain the temperature and the difference is they make the same noises. The only time trucks bothered me was when it a reeper. I traveled with my man for ten months on the road before he retired. Get you a rewards card for flying j In fact when we got off the road I played truck sounds. It depends on if truck has on board bunk air or heater. It took 8 batteries to run the parked systems and when batteries got low truck would automatically start up to charge on board batteries. The starter battery was a separate system.
Rally Point just means Muster Point (meeting place for employees in case of emergency).I believe.
Wooowee, this video is really dizzy making... Bless your heart I know your trying not move the camera sooo fast. Simply just can't watch all the quick motion. So I let it play even the commercials and just don't watch. That way at least you get your little bit of $ ☺ 'Mowbeal', is a lovely area, it's a 1/2 point for us from Florida to Houston, we stay at a Hampton Inn off of I-10. Sweet sweet people, nice, clean and quiet. Alabama is a nice drive on 1-10, short but nice, Louisiana not so much. Be well and safe
We truckers idled the engine all night according to the weather. Hot or cold we need the a/c or the heat some trucks have generators so they don’t have to idle for that a/c or heat. In perfect sleeping weather 50’s to 70 I personally liked to shut the engine off. Some driver say they can’t sleep w/o the engine noise. There crazy I thought.
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Truck drivers rock!
Gyro is pronounced "yee-ro". Just sayin..love you Linda! You are the best!