Dude chains saved my ass more then once in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I had a 1989 Toyota pickup with 33" tires it was a tank but chains still saved me. Lol. White mountain national Forest in New Hampshire is my favorite place... Unfortunately many people have died underestimating the White mountains in winter...

@canadianadventureseekers

5 ай бұрын

I was just looking at White Mountains of New Hampshire. It looks amazing. We’ll be heading there this spring/summer.

@AmericaBound

5 ай бұрын

@@canadianadventureseekers Great I will be watching but please be safe around Mount Washington especially in winter... I live on lake Winnipesaukee..

The scenery is awesome

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Some of the best! Love Yosemite

I love the snowy mountains scenery

Hi Riley! New sub here. :) YT suggested your heating blanket video to me yesterday. This one hooked me in though. Yosemite had been my lifetime #1 Bucket list destination, and my kids took me there this past May for my 60th birthday present. OMG!!!! I cried at Tunnel View, like a little girl. It is hands down, the most beautiful and magnificent place I've ever seen. There is nothing like being there amidst the absolute scale and grandeur of El Cap and Half Dome. Pictures just cannot do Yosemite justice. Been to Acadia in Maine a couple times, it's pretty, if you like rocky ocean shores, but you can get that in Downeast Maine without the 5 hour trip up there, and the crowds. All the better National Parks are in the West, so for a girl from NH, it's a whole vacation and not just a weekend thing. (You lucky ducks out there!!!) Looking forward to checking your channel out. Stay safe in your travels and have fun on your adventures! ~ Karen

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome story! Yosemite really is amazing and the beauty is just on a whole other level. Glad you got to experience it in person! I’ll hopefully go east at some point but sticking west for the next couple months

Kettle - warms water quickly. Add cool water and boom you have warm dishwater.

Commenting for you keep trucking on love the music and the van and journey! Have a blast living out my dream 🎉🎉😂❤❤

I love the beginning song. That's a badass van you have

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah I’m proud of that intro.

4:52 sick slide into the camera !

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

I use a 1:3 vinegar/water blend in a spray bottle for dishes. Works great! Also, an air hose for the heater would help you direct hot air to your bed.

Sequoia National Park is amazing!

It’s nice you’re living your life on the road visiting this great nations beauty. Have fun and stay safe.

Love the ride bro. Keep on camping!

I have a full time 4wd 4Runner with three peak snow/ice tires but the last time I went through Vail pass on i70, I caved to all the signs and just bought chains. Shitty chains at autozone ran me like $200 to my shock too- ended up returning them a day later when I got home to Minnesota lol. Free peace of mind at that point. I'd love to buy proper heavy chains for snow/mud wheeling sometime soon though...

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

ahh man yeah it's not fun realizing how much they cost. doesn't make any sense lol. Cali really screws you though as they made it illegal to return chains 🤦‍♂️. Some proper wheeling chains would be dope though just plowing through mud and snow.

Some of the scenes on your videos are magical. Especially the drone footage!!

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah not too many drone shots in this video since you can’t fly them in national parks but happy I got some of the surrounding area

Great van

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️

Just came across your channel, so cool!

Hi Riley. Cool van.

Great video !!!

Hey brother! I’m loving your content. Motivating and taking inspiration for my own. Keep it up.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome thank you so much. Being able to share my adventures and inspire others is what it's all about. Happy you're liking the videos thank you for watching!

This is the simplest all inclusive van I've watched here on KZread 👌🏽

Grand Canyon and Zion! I’ve never seen Yosemite so empty, but the snow makes it so beautiful.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Still have to hit the grand canyon. Yeah it was so awesome to have the park almost to myself especially in such beautiful conditions!

I just found this channel! 5 minutes in and I’m a subscriber! Keep the videos coming man! Be safe!

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Ayeee thank you so much!! Glad you like the videos, thank you for watching!

Thanks for the tips..

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watcing!

Zion is my fav, very special like yosemite! Loved this video dude, can't wait to see more of the winter adventures you get into. And stoked to see the diesel heater hold up so strong in sub freezing temps, makes me feel good about sending it to ski this winter! Hopefully run into you for some winter shenanigans starting in February if my van build is done! 🤞

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Zion is amazing. Honestly so is all of Utah haha. Thank you man! Yeah the diesel heater has been great once I got the settings dialed. Good luck with the build!

Love it, been up there a couple times in the snow when my kids were babies. Beautiful and fun. Had annual pass for a few years(lived in San Joaquin Valley) so would take off and head up there for the day. I miss it, but can't wait to take my short bus to Yellowstone & Glacier not to far from me in N. Idaho. Safe travels & love your vanagan. Had a '78 transporter😊😉👍❄🌨

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Being able to take day trips to Yosemite is a dream. Yellowstone and Glacier aren't too bad either though haha. You had the OG bus! would love one of those one day. Thanks for watching glad you liked the video!

Awesome editing

Beautiful van.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Ocala in Florida was pretty rad. Hit up the fresh springs.

What an amazing video!

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!❤

Commenting to help the algorithm. Great content man. ❤

Keep doing what you’re doing buddy. Just found your channel and am a new subscriber. Love your adventures and the strong positive attitude. See you in the next one eh

Liked and subbed! You're entertaining my guy.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great vidsof the environment, stay warm.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤

Love it

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!❤️

Hey Riley ! New subscriber from California 😎

It’s riff off 😂😂I’m new here to your channel young man 👍 you one hell of a lucky man, young man being all by yourself and Yosemite.👍😘

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah I'm very grateful for being able to do what I do. Glad you're liking the videos, thanks for watching!

Looks sick! Looking forward to doing a winter camp there in the ole rd1 crv soon 🙌

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Heck yeah. Crv gang!

When I was there I parked overnight. Not a soul there. Woke up with like 400 people outside was wild.

Amazing content. Keep on grinding. You got a new subscriber.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

This was a great video. I grew up going to Yosemite every year, at Curry with my family. Surreal to be at the tunnel with snow, let alone all to yourself. You could pour some water in the pan to boil/burn off the stuff to help with cleaning? Thanks for the amazing content as always. Stay safe out there. VS

So for next time, scoop some snow from outside and warm it up on your burner.. boom warm water lol I’ve seen other van lifers do it!

Nice set up, coming along nicely. Hack: boil some water to mix with your cold water for the dishes! 😉

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah that’s a good idea just takes a little extra time haha

2 minutes in, hit subscribe. Nice video!

Beautiful ❄️⛄️ I grew up close to yosemite ! Come to Zion National park Utah 🏜️

It looked beautiful Riley 😍 Your very young, to be living in your van right.

Try Crater Lake in central Oregon. Also visit the Redwoods! The trees are amazing! I think the storm you were in is the same one that nailed southern Oregon. We’ve had no snow all winter which is unusual for us but we got about 14 inches in about 10/11 hrs.

Ok I subscribed. Beautiful.i enjoyed your video very much. Keep up the great work.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the video

You gotta go to syncro solstice in Moab this spring at the end of may! Tons of people, trail rides and desert pizza.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I know someone just recommended it to me. Thinking I’ll go but not sure yet

New Sub!! Great content!

Sawtooth mountain, Idaho, State park.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I went there for the first time last year! I absolutely loved it. So beautiful and the little town is awesome. Not to mention all the free camp spots.

@moricey4776

5 ай бұрын

@@RileyMonthule : How about Mt Rainer in Washington State? I’ve been there a few times in my life. I couldn’t subscribe the channel didn’t show under the name of Riley. 👍🇺🇸🍕

You have to hit Tetons as well as honestly all of the Utah national parks! Olympic and Ranier are both phenomenal if you're stinking to the west coast. If you're staying local to Cali; Lassen, Pinnacles, and Sequoia are my favs :)

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah thank you. Currently headed the Oregon and Washington and I’ll be skiing at Rainer. Thanks for the recommendations!

I can tell you are a cook, for sure a cook 😂

New sub here. Camera work is top tier bro

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you man I really appreciate that. Glad you liked the video!❤️

Spray bottle with water and vinegar works great for cleaning dishes, pots, counters.

If you find yourself in piney woods of East Texas stop by 🤙🏼

New here and wow great vids and channel 🤘🏼

Tech tip . Wipe out best i can place on stove add water drop of dawn, heat wipe clean repeat to rise , only tajes few oz of water.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

very true. I've been using my heater to heat up my tank actually and that's been working really well!

If you ever come to NC let me know, would love to hit up some good camping spots

Hey Riley. Just became a subscriber. Great video! Take care.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

North Cascades National Park is incredible. Love your videos man. Lmk if you make it up to Washington

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I did that a couple months ago and it was awesome! I’ll hopefully be in WA within the month!

@GreenOutdoorsPNW

5 ай бұрын

Let's link up. I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I'd like to take snow camping @@RileyMonthule

The camera placements and overall how you film your videos is crazy bro

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much man! Trying to fill the niche of high quality content while also posting frequently. Slowly getting better at my cinematography skills!

Dude i havent watched you in over a month, because KZread wont notify me when you upload... Anyway great vid bro, am actually going to Yosemite this weekend so once again you are a god send 🙌👏

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Yeah the algorithm is weird. The bell icon will let you know when I upload though. That’s awesome! It’s so freakin pretty right now hope you enjoy it!

@YoonNaMoo

5 ай бұрын

@@RileyMonthule that's the issue I've got the bell on 😭

Big Bend is cool

very very nice again, Riley. Buy a 1000W 12V inverter and a 600 or 800W electric water kettle and you're good to go. You can do your dishes with hot water or wash yourself. I have one in my Marco Polo. Works like a charm.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I already have a kettle I can run off the vans battery system. I’ll have to give that a shot!

Keep doing the damn thing

i have went with out a shower for a week before but that's kind of what happens when you have to wait for parts because of a well when you live out in the stick dude or baby wipes are your best friend

Letchworth state park in NY

Snow chains 160, wow, like I have 4 wheel drive, I rather spend 160 on fuel and go exploring and take my chances, Great video Riley, Glad you are having fun, stay safe, go see the Grand Canyon if you haven't already, take care.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Yeah that was crazy but it is what it is I guess. Grand Canyon is on the list! Thank you man!

Hearing that EJ scream while you drifted on the snow was music to my ears. P.S. I would be 100% pissed off too about the chains

Love the Van. I have a 69. Enjoy and be safe!

hey! love van, my dream is to have one of my own

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah these things are awesome

@reneeshepherd972

5 ай бұрын

@@RileyMonthule im saving up, cant wait to have my own. My kids are grown and i just want to be a mobile grandma lol ..but i subbed and i will watch and stay safe! I love in Eastern KY you should come down here sometime our mountains are beautiful and id show ya around and teach ya some hillbilly lol....safe travels!

Hopefully you will never need the chains...never say never. Also, please watch out for widow makers when you park under trees. Stay safe.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I’ve been driving around on nothing but Ice the last three days and been fine haha I’m sure I don’t need chains now. Maybe for like some serious off road trails or something though. Yeah I think about tress falling all the time when I park. Thank you!

@user-pq2di9rd6b

5 ай бұрын

Putting chains on is about 5min of work. But remember, no more 30mph on chains! Don’t drive parallel with semi trucks. I put chains every winter on my semi truck at least once a week on 3axels 20-30min. Piece of cake! 4x4 cars usually don’t need chains. Only extreme weather or if you don’t feel safe

@xterra4hire

5 ай бұрын

@@RileyMonthuleknowing how to drive in the weather helps a lot,

@HOONIIGEN

4 ай бұрын

Chad never used snow chains on his westfalia, his was a 2x4 (livingthevanlife) this is his Chanel

Never used chains, but having a shovel along can get you out of some bad spots when by yourself. A D-handle shovel is what I prefer, but a small military style folding shovel would be better than nothing. One could be strapped to your Hi-Lift jack to save space inside. You seem fairly knowledgeable on driving techniques, but thought I would comment to help the channel, if nothing else.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Very true, I've been looking into getting a good shovel. They seem to help out a lot in the snow. Thanks for the tip!

Subscribe, done! Keep up the awesome work!

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!❤️

Chains and a battery charger and an air bump should always be carried

GET SOME SMOKELESS CANDALS from the dollar store warm as toast...

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Haha might have to try that

We went to pinnacles national park. Its worth checking out for a couple days. We camped inside the park but i think there is blm land close by. Do the narrow & steap trail and bring headlamps for the caves!

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah alright. Haven’t been to that one yet. I know there’s some cool off roading around there though. Got it in my maps, thanks for the recommendation!

Johnson Beach Perdido Key Florida.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Oooo never heard of that before I’ll look into it!

The Kinks, good choice, took me back 50 years. Many more Bands of your former colonial masters are available! 😉 I suspect the 1986 Hi-top Transporter I had would not have managed Yosemite. On the plus side it did have a gas (propane I guess you Yanks call it) boiler and an inside shower, I know, how did they fit it all in! 🤣🤣

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love using old songs. They just fit the van and exploring so well. Yeah a lot of vans have props in setups. That’s awesome though I love a good high top. I was in 2wd pretty much the entire time but yeah you gotta put chains on if it’s 2wd which is annoying.

@VanessaMallia

5 ай бұрын

Ray broke his patella in Knox TN in '84 he gave a bunch of front row tickets to the staff at our Ortho clinic! Ahhhmazing!

👍👍

Would you be interested in going to Alaska this coming summer? I’m planning to go up this coming summer with a group of other people with sprinter vans ?

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome. Probably not though. My schedule is very weird with my video output. I’ll film for a day or two then sit in the van for two days in the same spot to edit and get ready for the next video. Not travel friendly with other people haha

Hi Riley, have a question about you hoodies. You are mostly wearing an orange one. Which brand is that? And in one of the last videos you wore a lumberjack style hoodie. What brand was that? Would be great to get some info or some links. Love them. Greets from Germany

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! All my hoodies are from brands I support so the orange one is a coast mountain hightops hoodie and the flannel style one is a gambler 500 hoodie. You van get both by going to their websites. I'll hopefully have my own merch here pretty soon too!

Gained a subscriber from this vid… nice van

This in Wyoming where is it located?

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Yosemite California!

Hi

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Hello

for grease just put constarch on it and wipe that grease off.

CRATER LAKE

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

O yeah that's a must. Been there many times!

Do you have any issues with condensation in the van?

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Nah I keep the fan circulating air and with the heater it stays nice and dry. I hate condensation so that was one of the first things I worked out with the build

@princesstrojan740

5 ай бұрын

@RileyMonthule good to hear, buddy and loving the content.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

@@princesstrojan740 thank you!

For hot water why don't you heat water on your little stove?

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

I’ve done that before but it takes a while and I can only make so much at a time. Thinking I might use a kettle!

New ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

🤟🤟

Acadia national park

Cool, but are you allowed to use Beatles music on UTube?

Just subscribe. Please also make cooking video and camping

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have a bunch on my channel already!

The Trump an actual hair style these days? I would never have guessed.

stock engine?

@princesstrojan740

5 ай бұрын

Doesn't sound stock...keen to know also.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Nope! Subaru ej22! Love it!

Man I love that van and the way you camp check my van out I am now a subscriber keep them coming

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

your van is dope! Gotta keep the ol girls on the road. Glad you're liking the videos!

Comment

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

my man 🤙

Was going to subscribe but sick of hearing about "chains"... Not finishing the video either.

Tetons.

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

Oooo yeah I forgot to say I've been there too. Such a beautiful place.

Mud

@RileyMonthule

5 ай бұрын

🤙🤙❤️