A little something to add towards your emergency funds

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

@thembilithleportia4626

6 ай бұрын

O! My him above, is scary, sorry dear

@Midgy21747

5 ай бұрын

What a lovely gesture Caroline. So sorry that these idiots can't leave people in peace.

Note to self: Don’t sleep naked when doing #vanlife. Glad it all worked out okay in the end!

@thomastraynor9299

Жыл бұрын

He should wear superman PJs...😄😄 Glad he got through this. Lesson learnt!

@loufrando

Жыл бұрын

Hey, if you’re a nakey you’re a nakey!

@BennyMack

Жыл бұрын

yup!

@buda3d2007

Жыл бұрын

Some silky boxers FTW

@kaplislemesis4789

Жыл бұрын

not leaving a bag in plain sight also will help

I'm a 76yr old female, that started my van life in my late teens - early 20's...& am still @ it, on & off. I never leave ANYTHING IN THE FRONT AREA OF MY VEHICLE, unless it's completely covered with 1 of the several large patterned cover sheets, that I always carry in my vehicle. If thieves can see what is there, they'll break in to get it - even if it's only of value to U. Best of luck to U, from Kimberley, BC, Canada.

@surg23

22 күн бұрын

That's crazy. I bet you have a few tricks up your sleeve and some stories to tell. I hope to get a van in the near future, ironically to escape this den of thieves I currently live in. Noisy, thieving druggo's I must escape from. I will be sure to remember not to put anything valuable on display. Though I plan to camp way away from here, away from all the scumlords.

I'm glad you weren't hurt & a very valuable lesson learned! You have a positive attitude & won't let this deter you from the lifestyle you love!! Happy trails!!

I love your sense of humor and the way you told your story! We will probably get some motion sensor lights for the top of our van after watching this. We live in the U.S. (Tennessee) The stereotype about Americans being armed is true. If my window breaks in the middle of the night, and someone puts a hand through my window, he may lose a hand.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

I really wish we had the option of weapons here haha

@dockerslower

Жыл бұрын

How would you stand legally in Tennessee if in the same situation you jumped out and emptied a mag with an assault rifle into the fleeing thieves?

@lindastory632

Жыл бұрын

@@dockerslower I would never do that, and anyone who did would be in a world of trouble.

@traceycrawford9938

Жыл бұрын

… and this is exactly why America has just had ANOTHER school shooting. When is the US going to put a ban on guns?? How many children need to die in your country, at school? And you actually sound proud of owning a weapon too. As a country you should be thoroughly ashamed.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Just remember to keep your bags in the back in future! People are toerags and doesn't take much for them to see an easy target.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

That was the lesson learnt from this experience

@Deceba1

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES also the thief gets easily scared when confronted and it can get messy quickly. better just to concentrate on remembering stuff about him so you can talk to the police later on. Shoes and chains are pieces of clothing ppl usually wear daily

@matty1597

Жыл бұрын

That's beggeners stuff tbh

@dzonikg

Жыл бұрын

I have van and many time when i was piss off for whatever reason i would put a bag in front seat,half window open and wait to shot someone who would try to steal it...but still no one

@jasonantigua6825

Жыл бұрын

@@dzonikg That a bloody brilliant idea

You are such a good story teller, I laughed out loud when you said you jumped out the rear of the van naked, and took off running through an industrial estate after the thieves! 🤣 Such a good attitude about it all as well, good on ya!

@cebasmb8250

Жыл бұрын

I laugh so hard when he say chase the the guy with his naked body 🤣 💀 😂 and lock himself out naked

@PetraKann

Жыл бұрын

I could not stop listening to this poor chap. 😉

@w3w3w3

Жыл бұрын

same 😄

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Thanks everyone. It was a very memorable occasion to say the least. Lessons learnt for sure haha

@eileenpritchard9154

Жыл бұрын

@@cebasmb8250 ABSOLUTELY. 😄😅😆😅😄

You handled this so well!! Stay positive! And thanks for the video! 🙂

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Positivity always wins

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Whew, what an experience you don't want repeated. Lesson learned.

"A disaster is only a disaster if you make it a disaster". Good life lesson 👍

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Positivity is the que for sure

@judytelles3518

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES Your attitude is amazing.. I would have been very upset for you but you have lifted my spirits. I like service people who go the mile offering you new screens is great and added to the positivity

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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I just hate all the inconvenience that criminals cause! Glad everything worked out OK for you though, in the end!

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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@jamespomerleau9352

11 ай бұрын

Yup. Pow!!! There won't break in again, will ya punk!!!!

Love your attitude of viewing the whole scary incident as an "educational experience". You're a good story-teller. . . . Great video!

@retasmith6309

Жыл бұрын

Tennessee "protect your castle" law would allow a defense, though deadly force might be different. Someone tried to break in my home, the sound of the pump action on a 20 ga was enough. The next thing I heard was feet pounding gravel. This old lady don't play.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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@cecileroy557

6 ай бұрын

@@ottouring Did you post this same comment about 100 times?

@R12446

28 күн бұрын

Some kind of cage like police vans on windscreen will help

Best advice for van life community: don't sleep naked in your van ever!

@Globetrotter-1

Жыл бұрын

I have always slept naked in my car, even during winter.

Glad you got it sorted. Bet the burglar was freaked out after you jumped out the back and ran after him naked lol

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Imagine angry shrek running hahaha

@lawrencelimburger9160

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES Id argue that would be a good deterrent, if a bit last minute XD Glad youve got good spirits about it all!

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you for the giggles. Yes, important lesson can be hard to learn. Yes, I'm speaking from experience too. I hope you've receive the right amount of likes, comments and shares to cover some expenses.

Despite you having spent money on the new cards that you needed for work, it was so good to hear that somebody decent found your work back and returned it to you.

I was sleeping in my van in Hammersmith and two guys tried to get into my van. They walked off quite casually once I banged on the side of my van. Called the police which was on the scene in 10 minutes. They drove around the neighborhood for a bit, did not spot the perpetrators. It’s disturbing though. Thank for sharing. Be safe.

Love how level headed you seemed after the break in. Ordered your new cards by 10AM, sorted all your insurance and everything. Great to hear you didnt lose anything valuable

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Love your outlook. "How am I gonna benefit from this"! I think your positive attitude attracts positive outcomes. Keep it up 🙂

Sorry to hear this happened! Bless you for your positivity and spirit :)

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

You either laugh or cry haha

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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It’s good to hear about the things that can go wrong in van life because everyone paints it as a rosy picture. Glad it all went well.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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I just saw a video of a older couple who had a similar thing happen to them. They were sleeping and had a brick go through their window. People suck No respect sometimes! So sorry that happened to you glad you were able to get some clothes put back on tho 😅

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

I hope the older couple were okay.. it was a cold night aswell

@narelleworks8448

Жыл бұрын

5:29 I’ve seen that couple too. Sounds like the same criminals with a brick fetish. 😢

Love your channel, you are so down to earth yet still manage to be up beat throughout all the dramas life throws at you. I especially loved your van conversion, that was seriously impressive!

I watched till the end, thank you for sharing your story. Unbelievable! Props to you for powering through with the whole crazy chain of events

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Ah that's a real series of unfortunate events. The absolute inconvenience of it all, having to order everything especially your work bits that you rely on. Glad your bag was found.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

There's no benefit to being annoyed or upset about it. Just plod on and find positives:)

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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What an experience. Thank goodness you were able to come out on top of this. In future, I would keep any bag or belongings out of the front seat so as not to tempt any more thieves. You are lucky to have such good work mates and the window repair company was awesome getting you a new windscreen.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Sorry you had to go through all that, but we do learn as we go through life. God bless you.

Superb ; love they way you don’t internalise this experience negatively you are pure class mate👌

Glad you stayed positive. You’re safe and that’s all that really matters. ❤

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Love your positive attitude on the situation. Also sleeping naked might have been the advantage you needed without realising it. Nobody wants to risk getting their ass kicked by an angry naked man(I have had to do this once during a break in) , probably why they 'handed ' your bag to a local neighbour too 😂

@ivydickson7596

Жыл бұрын

Cheekyalex, that's hilarious.

@matthewboyles9330

Жыл бұрын

Hi are you alright after your battery

@debrandw246

Жыл бұрын

Very true. You try and steal something and a naked man chases you. Don't worry about being naked though, you had no place to put your keys. 😂 Whats a person to do?

@boobtubeakatv1296

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

Thanks for the great video and optimism, was very much needed after the break in I had today

You make a difference for those of us that are planning to get on the road and for those who already have. Thank you for everything you do.

This is second video I’ve watch today where vandals have put bricks through camper window. You stay safe out there.

When I park up in my van for the night, I put up those silver fitted insulation blanket things on the inside of all my windows and screen. Yes, it takes away from the whole stealth thing, but it does have the added effect of making sure nobody can see in. Plus if potential thieves think there is someone inside, they're going to give it a pass. I stay well off the beaten track as much as possible too. That may be a double edged sword as there will be nobody to help should the worst happen, however I can look after myself and would rather there were no witnesses if I did have to defend myself & my property!

You did get a break and a lesson learned. I really appreciate you sharing this experience. I learned a few things myself!

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Great story, and such a positive outlook... every cloud has a silver lining... Thanks for sharing.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Got to be positive

Super impressed with how you processed after such a horrible fright! Love your focus on the good stuff. Top story telling 😊

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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So glad everything worked out. My dad said the lessons hardest learned are the ones longest remembered. Stay safe and GOD bless

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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I realize that this is an old video... but i just wanted to let you know that you can have WiFi/wireless cameras in your van, all you need is a WiFi capable router... as long a s your camera/security software is not internet dependant(some ae even self contained, no internet/WiFi needed at all) , you can hookup a WiFi/wireless security system on you vehicle

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

7 сағат бұрын

Got all that on my latest van conversion. I appreciate the comment

Love how you said you only needed 15/16k views to help cover the costs and absolutely smashed over half a million views. Keep them coming👊🏼

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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...and don't forget - don't leave (perceived) valuables available to peering eyes. Glad it all worked out in the end!

😂 Great story, could easily be a Mr Bean sketch! Haha #dontsleepnaked Glad it all worked out and hope you weren't injured on your naked rampage or climbing back in. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@hgglass8905

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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@evelynwaugh4053

6 ай бұрын

If the law had been called because of the car alarm and he had been arrested for public lewdness, it would have been very Mr. Bean.

I admire your positive attitude despite the cowardly things done by those vandals bless you. .

So Glad everyone is safe.

Try driving after them if it ever happens again. Good to hear you got it all sorted out. 👍🏻

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

How did I not think about doing that haha

@Silvestmentpms

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES SHOCK I probably wouldn’t have thought of driving after them either lol 😂

@alanhat5252

Жыл бұрын

@@Silvestmentpms that's one of the reasons I always park facing the exit.

@viviansinor1941

Жыл бұрын

He was naked and there was glass in his seat.

Why couldn't you just reach in through the broken window and unlock the door?

Great tips and I've certainly worked out some plan b’s off the back of your video. Thanks mate!

Glad to hear that you have proffed from this experience!

I once dreamt this happened to me, I woke up shouting out and there was no broken window and no one around. Dream was so vivid I was in shock. You seem to have handled it really well, hope it doesn’t affect your future stealth camping.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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@OntheRoadLiving

Жыл бұрын

@@ottouring Looks like you have a great set up, have subscribed and will have a watch, atb Shaun

Sorry to hear you got broken into while you were sleeping....I would have been so scared!!!! Keep up the cool videos! Thanks❤️

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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So sorry your van was broken into. Be careful out there and keep making great videos.

You’re bloody awesome mate ❤️🎥🔈🐠🧹. Thank you you’re story 👏

Just saw the same happen to wizard in the wild adventurevan. Some low life a** h*les threw bricks at them and caused a lot of damage. They were near Manchester, in a recommended parking area. So sorry this happened to you. Good to hear you got your personal possessions back and the glass replaced. You have a new sub here and I wish you all the best.

😮Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well now...

I am lmao @ your play-back of everything that happened to you. Before you even said it, I knew you'd left your keys in the van. Your story telling is great. Thank You. 🌻

Props to you for being so eager to continue staying in the van, such a shame we can't do things like this in life without having to worry that you can be broken into any minute of the night. I went night fishing one night and someone next to me had gear stolen in the night, the thought it could have been me has made it so I cant sleep when I go now and ruins the experience

@beaulieuonnp593

Жыл бұрын

Wow just shows you.. criminals are watching us al the time

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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It was good and lucky you didn't get hurt, I'm doing vanlife in the same van as you (I'm 6ft 6in so LWB for me 😁) feels amazing not paying bills anymore. Very good video this one though you're making people realise that as beneficial as vanlife can be its not as good as what all the pictures etc make it out to be. It is good though rock on fella 👍

@WillyEckaslike

Жыл бұрын

what is the van?..Ford.......?

@bobbyredneck0013

Жыл бұрын

@@WillyEckaslike Yes, Ford Transit Connect.

So sorry that happened to you, very unsettling. Happy things got better.Stay Safe 😊

Glad you got it sorted out.❤

Sorry you got broken into. But, love the way you tell your story.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

Every event has a silver lining

PS: A few black cotton, non shiny, sheets always proved useful. Pulled tightly flat, blocking off areas, make them surprisingly difficult to see in darkness. If done properly they can even be difficult to recognise in torchlight. Keep up the stealth = no snoring!

@lq5792

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

Great video lad, thank you.

You are right, have to stay positive. Great video!

At the risk of rubbing salt in, as people have said, never leave anything on the front seats. Anything. And yes, choose yr spot carefully and omg 🤦‍♀️ don't sleep naked in a park up!

Great experience isn't it? Bad things happened and turned out great! Is really a blessing in disguise. Thanks for sharing this video!

I enjoyed your style, your disaster retold by you made me chuckle! Thanks.

Hay mate, nice to know there is good people in this world. At least you Safe and didn't get injured. Go well!

This is my worst nightmare! Especially when im on my own! Glad you got it sorted :) And hey, at least now ya know....don't sleep naked ;)

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

I might carry on sleeping naked.. maybe that's what scared them off... a naked shrek chasing them haha

@alanhat5252

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES if you're mad enough to run naked you might also be mad enough to bite...

Love your positive attitude!

Great video, glad it all worked out for you in the end 👍🏼

i love videos like this. im a potential vanlifer and im always trying to take notes in case i can start one day. this is definitely a helpful video. sorry that happened to you. #NoMoreNudeSleep

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Hi We are new subscribers. So sorry this happened to you. Another thought, don't leave anything on view on the front seats, they could still have tried to get in the rear doors though to see what was inside. Maybe also a sign on back to say no valuables left in van overnight. I guess you can only do your best to limit the risk. Just love that your glass is half full even in difficult times All the best Jill & Dave

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

I was going to leave a sign on the back saying angry shrek asleep inside haha

@IbelongtoJesus.

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES leave a sign that says Warning, vicious guard dog inside

@TheSebiestor

Жыл бұрын

Just needs a sign saying naked man inside

@alanhat5252

Жыл бұрын

@@IbelongtoJesus. no, they'll break in to nick the dog.

Glad your ok xx

Even here in Australia I've learned a serious lesson from your video. You're a great bloke of positivity. All blessing to you and your family. T. 🇭🇲🐞

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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What an adventure! I'm so glad it all worked out for you.

Random comment 😆 glad you got your bag. Sorry they broke in the second video I see inline today with them braking into campers parked up in the uk very worrying

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

I've just been told about another one not to far from where I was broken into

Enjoyed your video, but sorry for your troubles. Please take care & stay safe!!!

Happy your ok! 👍

Might be worth considering having a security film fitted to your side windows this will at least stop a brick from going through your windows and arms coming through although it will still need replacing it will protect your possessions 👍🏻

@stevekent3991

Жыл бұрын

Might not be a good idea if you are involved in a car crash. Slows down emergency services or a member of the public helping you get out of the car.

@AJ-qn6gd

Жыл бұрын

@@stevekent3991 That’s the trade off which is more likely to happen a break in or an accident ? The emergency services would be fine dealing with it as they carry saws to cut through laminated windscreens.

@stevekent3991

Жыл бұрын

@@AJ-qn6gd no trade off at all, I would rather myself and whomever might be in the car be alive than be dead. Possessions mean nothing, you can replace them. It really doesn’t matter if things get stolen from your vehicle, it does matter if you are unconscious after a crash, your vehicle is on fire and bystanders can’t get you out of your vehicle.

The same thing happened to Wizard in the Wild, three bricks, broken windows etc. The intolerance and violence toward anyone with any slight alternative lifestyle to the “norm” is growing. Scary stuff. Stay safe

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Good video!! Happy you're ok!!!

Thanks for sharing ,I'm glad I've come across your channel .

Loving your attitude, good on you and the glass man

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

When he came back to do the side window I asked his name and it was gavin haha

Every cloud and all that would be good to have an additional switch in the back for the light bar. Take care

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks

@rickygreen3967

Жыл бұрын

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES I keep saying to the other half I want to put a light bar on the car with a massive res wanker button on the dash for those that don't drop there full beams at night 🤣🤣

Brilliant way of explaining 👍👍

Always learn from such experience and glad you’re not bitter

It is nice for folks to have a reality check given all the Instagram imagery. Glad that it worked out ok for you and thanks for sharing!

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

love your positive attitude despite the obvious challenges.

Great Sense of Humor and glad everything worked out for you. Safe Travels to you❤

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Hi, take an extra precaution while exploring van life and take care always!!!! Thank u so much for sharing your unexpected experience🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🥰🥰🥰💙💙💙💙🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏🍓🍓🍓🍓

Awww mate. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. I’m also a van life guy and that must have sh## you up. There’s some absolutely scum bags out there. And they just didn’t know how much worries and headaches and money it costs when they do things like this. I pray 🙏🏻 the lord that it also happens to the people that do this sort of thing to others. Take care buddy. Oh yeah and I’m now a subscriber 😊

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Sorry to hear of your Break In. Reminder by All of Us in the Community to be Sensitive of Our Surroundings. Stay ☘️SAFE🚙☘️from California.

@ottouring

Жыл бұрын

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Great positivity! Glad you are safe.

@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES

Жыл бұрын

All well and good thank you

Enjoyed your video and your honesty. Thanks for posting

Newly Updated Safety Suggestions: for Campers, Explorers, Travelers, I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. Although, I just noticed your KZread channel, and other similar channels, displaying van living. I just wanted to remind everyone to Aware Be of your surroundings and Alert, I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others KZreadrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with several other travelers, as I watched their KZread channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Consider Carrying Several Extra portable cellphone phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Consider also the purchase of a WiFi signal booster to also boost your WiFi signal. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including devices that can be used when boating, or camping situations. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. There are some satellite SOS texting messaging, locator devices that will send messages with your phone even if there isn’t any cellular signal, or WiFi. With this device your can still text, and communicate with others in a emergency satellite transmission. Check online, for various emergency SOS products, some are small to fit in the palm of your hand. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables PLEASE BE AWARE that in the WINTER vehicle Batteries fail many times in very cold weather conditions. Vehicle batteries drain more often in the winter months. Please Keep a vehicle battery portable jumper pack, this is a device that can jumper or boost your vehicles battery yourself without another vehicle. If you have a older battery in your vehicle, Please have it tested or replace it, and consider the purchase a new vehicle battery with higher Cold Cranking Amps rating. Be Aware that Sometimes even a battery that is a few years old can fail in the Winter months, and extremely cold temperatures. *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy *Smoke detectors, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful Consider installing; *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. *Exterior vehicle mounted camera for the front, rear, and both sides of your vehicle. Some can be activated by motion, Including spotlights. *Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *Keep a Sound horn, for hiking this can service, as a deterrent, and a emergency signal alert for others. *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies, you can keep with you when hiking. Use your own discretion regarding the use carrying of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed Purchase a couple canisters just in case and keep it with you If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. I would suggest *NOT* to travel to locations without internet, cellular service in the Winter, the reason is that weather conditions can change very quickly, and you absolutely DO NOT want a vehicle break down, or malfunction, or emergency and not have the availability to communicate, and contact your family, and or emergency road assistance or emergency services. *Safety is Paramount* *Keep your vehicle gas filled* Don’t ride on fumes or on Empty. Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, antifreeze coolant, Please carry extra (oil)(washer fluid), (brake fluid), (antifreeze). You will need extra Winshield Washer fluid because of the ever changing Weather conditions, dustly roads, especially in slushy wet roads. Furthermore, you will need extra Windshield Washer Fluid, Because you will Be driving more often in dusty, dirty, windy, and varying weather conditions. Your windshield will gather dust and debris from long term driving. Also, Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Electric, Portable tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe..... God Be With You..... Author Advocate for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 11/15/2022

@ottouring

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Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

So sorry this happened to you, also way to keep positive!!!❤

@ottouring

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Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

Glad you’re ok thanks sharing your story

Glad your alright😊

I'm so sorry this happened to you! It's a serious situation and yet you're humor gave me a bit of a giggle. Thank you for sharing your situation. The plexiglass was a very good idea on their part! On the other side of the coin I've just been made aware of four Carpenters camping in their utility van and some thugs decided to break in not knowing what a very very bad idea that was going to be for them as the four Carpenters dove out the van and pummeled the thugs,.... so many situations out there.

@ottouring

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Hi from Australia, I just read your comment and thought you might like my set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups Cheers and travel safely Out There Touring

Nice to see you got it sorted, i'm in sunny Haydock and have been watching your channel , was thinking of doing what you ar currently doing buy a van and tour, i've just retierd from work. love your channel 🍻👍

@alanhat5252

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get something you can comfortably stand up & brush your hair in.