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@madesudiarsa2932

2 жыл бұрын

That is ully tarida isn't... ??

Mosquito abatement is very easy. 1 part "real" lavender oil, 6-8 parts water (depending how bad) in a small spritzer bottle. No chemicals, no bad smell and quick touchups when needed. Plus no residue that attracts dirt! If your in a grove of Aspen's, rub the powder from the tree on you😊👍

Great tip regarding First Come First Serve. there is no end to the beauty of that area! Wonderful filming and location. As always, thank you for letting us tag along.

Yosemite is such an iconic gem of the NP system. So cool you got a spot. Good tip on arriving on Sunday morning. Can't wait to get back there. Cheers -Henry

Yosemite is one of my favorite places! I have never camped in that area, going to put this on my list. Beautiful scenery!

I love Tuolumne meadows...we used to backpack there, it is so beautiful😁

That really is a great van. One of the best I've seen. I've never lived in a pop-top, and lean towards thinking that the pop-top might be the weak link of this kind of design - so it was very interesting to hear your impressions of the pop-top's utility as you gained more experience using it.

Awesome one ☝️ One of my favorite national park

Great stuff as always. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. The scenery, area and water after you got to your camp site was amazing. And precious deer! Doesn't seem like you stayed long enough at this beautiful site.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

No, we would have loved to have stayed longer but we had obligations elsewhere.

great place and views! Thank you for sharing with us. Your car is real tank!

Excellent views. Love the sportsmobile

We had a vw Westphalia synchro years ago...we totally loved it...I really liked sleeping in the upper bunk close to nature

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Oh very cool - we've seen a few of the Syncros on the road. Would love to drive one some day.

And a dragonfly that reads maps. A natural wonder. Call it in!

If you get to yosemite early enough ,say 1955 ,you will definitely get a camp site . Seriously ,it was even crowded back then , but there were less campsites which translates into less people in the valley overall. When i went to yosemite in the 1990s i went straight for the higher campsites as they were almost always free . I had spent enough time in the valley as a young boy , so i didn’t need to keep going back there to see all the wonders.

Thanks for your posting. The last scene in this video is the very spot I took a photo in 2013 when I first began my photography journey; the photo one of many that are now hanging on my walls (and other peoples walls as well). Like you I arrived early for an available camping site. I'm chopping on the bit to get back out west for some more photo ops at some of the places I missed.

This is the coolest set-up!!

luv Yosemite as much as the Van !

Great Video with valuable info. Thank you.

Really like that rig. Thanks for sharing

Nice vid. This surly helps. Hope to get there in the near future.

People love the versatility of the pop-top campers and the one you have is attracting a lot of attention! #WTR

Loving the videos cant wait to see more walkthroughs especially of the pop top you're in now

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Check back in next week.

@reesesman8821

4 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos cant wait

Great video guys. Thanks. Safe travels this week.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie!

Great sports mobile video!😁👍👍

Love Tuolumne Meadows.

definitely the coolest looking rv ive ever seen. love the thumbnails guys.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video and that site is world class, nice van folks.

Love the rig!

Beautiful shot there at the end of the video!

Nice video. You guys are great😊 that van is awesome 👌

Great VIDEO ..KATE AND JOE... I LOVE THE NATURE SHOT OF THE DEERS... GLAD YOU DIDN'T SEE THOSE BEARS.LOL !!! # VANLIFE ROCKS

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

lol - we were looking for the bears though!

i love the pop up

I love this van. I don't really need the 4x4, but it can be very handy. It is the size I am wanting. I always wanted a stationary bed, but It is so easy to put away. So tempting.

I agree the Valley has great views but it’s so crowded. I like to get off the beaten path and that’s difficult anywhere in Yosemite. We enjoy day trips there but camp in Mammoth lakes.

That thing is soooo cool!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is...hard to give back when we're done.

Yeah, thats a great van!

That rig is by far (IMO) the best one that you've tested.

@Ben-db5re

4 жыл бұрын

Mel Lacson imo?

@mlacson9

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ben-db5re in my opinion (IMO).

@yeabuddy6070

2 жыл бұрын

You're opinion is wrong...lol.. it is cool though 👍

I love this van

Wow, what a beautiful backdrop at the end! I gather you left the top down at night to stay warmer so you didn't have to test the info on the bears not bothering you if you're inside, lol. Beautiful van!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Actually we left the top up the whole time. It was nice having the windows up top open and getting that fresh air.

Thanks for another great vid. I would love to see how the pop top handles being opened and closed on rainy days. Does stuff inside get wet when collapsing the canvas? Either through condensation or through zippers or seams? We would mostly sleep upstairs so I can have coffee and read downstairs in the morning while the missus sleeps in.

Ooh...I so want one of those vans...nice!!!! 💗💗💗

That is a beast of a vehicle! Great trip.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie!

Thanks for sharing, very nice video

Wonderful video keep up the good work

Joe and Kait, I love this Sportsmobile van that you are using. The only way I think you could improve is instead on the olive drab color, it would be great if it was desert tan!😄 I wish this video were longer...that Yosemite High Country is BEAUTIFUL! Keep making these great videos!

Excellent video! More Sportsmobile videos please! Do some stealth camping and hit some 4X4 sand, rocks, river crossing. And some cool forest roads... Lets get her dusty. 💪😃🙏

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it had to go back before we could get her dirty. That said, we have a full-walkthrough coming next week.

@Racnmasn

4 жыл бұрын

Great, but wish you had it longer to review! 🙁👍 Oh well keep the reviews coming! Cheers..

@keithherring5462

4 жыл бұрын

@@usernameisusername way more accepted then a creepy white van..

"Cat", here! Wow! We have a 2009 E-350 15 passenger super high top former rear wheelchair lift handicap window van with the V10 gas 5 speed tranny which we, simply, love! A definite work in progress but it will not have all the niceties of your Sportsmobile!?!? But, it only cost $10.5k not $185k? Thanks for allowing us to see this beautiful rig with your several videos! Enjoy! Be safe out there!

What a cool rig

Best WTR Video EVER!!!!!!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

what a nice looking van

Amazing van. I’m buying one.

Its funny every video with the sportsmobile when Kate asks Joe to turn on the inverter I immediately get a commercial for car batteries.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Really? Wow, that's interesting.

Awesomeness all the way 🙂 love it all ..

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lifeislove5769

4 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos You both are so very welcome...

Awesome rig👍

You can get external thermal wraps for pop-tops to keep the heat in.

Sportsmobile for the win!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

Joe, are you getting called out for Cait seemingly doing a lot of the work?? 😂 You guys are awesome! Can't wait for the next video.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! She loves to cook and enjoys the clean-up...so when I film her doing just that, people seem to think I don't do anything!

@Ucey365

4 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos That's silliness. You guys operate as a well oiled machine. Crazy folks lol.

That thing "van" is beautiful.

Luving the van.😎😎

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

We do too!

I think I want a bathroom (wet bath is fine), but other than that, the pop up camper is lovely. I'm surprised that the bears won't hassle it unless you leave the pop up up and unoccupied. I can understand if you are in it. But that they don't hassle vans or hard campers.

I Like The Pop Top!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

So do we!

Using an InstantPot in the van... I'm impressed!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

We've used one in all our vans.

@lindat383

4 жыл бұрын

We're the Russos I'm a new InstantPot user and a "wannabesomeday" travel camper! How do you prevent the steam (and goop) from getting all over the place when you do a pressure release? I'd love to see more video about your recipes and how you do them on the road. 😊

You finally got a real truck ... nice

Very good video

@Weretherussos

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

So glad to see you're enjoying life because that's all that really counts. Once more I'd like to know on your "adventures" what the related cost are i.e., the cost to enter the National Park? If you choose not to stand in line for a "non-paid" campground space how much would you have to pay for your rig? I also noticed that in the campground the trees were dense blocking much of the natural sunlight need to charge you solar panels. Vital information like the questions I raised would be priceless to help others make a more informed decision based on your practical experiences. Thank you for caring and sharing.

Looks just like the van parked at my college

You know, in many ways that rig is just a mobile two person tent...me likey very much 👍🏼👌🏼😎✌🏼

@StephenShawCanada

4 жыл бұрын

@Roberto Abrams … no, a mobile two person tent is a Pontiac Aztec with the rear add on. :-)

I can tell,you are hooked on that van.I know I am.lol

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

That we are!

@conniewaite1996

4 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos I was thinking of a roof tent on my jeep for when I solo trip,was wondering about the bear rules for that,thanks

I use cedar oil and sage oil to keep mosquitos away.

@mikewest712

4 жыл бұрын

Deet and permethrin.

What type of maintenance does the canvas on the pop-top require? Lou💚

Picture of Jeep made a new FC. They might corner the market on off-road class B's.

Ahh, such a nice van. I love Yosemite.

Sweet! Turn inverter on push button Sweet!

Best campground in Yosemite is the 5th night on the side of El Cap in a portaledge.

I love Yosemite. Wish your videos were longer because it goes too fast.

Is the battery charged simply by the alternator or are their small solar panels on it also ?

I enjoy your videos but they are really short. Would have enjoyed seeing more of Yosemite. Have to say this rig you have great .

Greetings from SW WA. I enjoy your channel. I'd be curious to hear your opinion on the Ford/Sportmobile versus the Sprinter Revel. I have my opinion but have no first hand experience to support it. Safe travels.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Their two completely different vehicles. Since we've never used the Revel, we really can't give our opinion.

@bobpetrovski8677

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick response. The wife & I would be “willing” to offer our services to Winnebago to put one through its paces for a year-long period and provide provide them with a comprehensive report as to our findings and opinions. That is, of course, Winnebago provide all the necessary preventative maintenance for that period. I’m sure we could work out an amicable agreement as to the fuel expenses and reimbursement over that period. Safe travels. Looking forward to seeing your future journeys.

Hi ! Thank you for your video ! Where is your camp spot at 0:23 ?

That van fits you oh so well...

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I think I want one of these....or a 4x sprinter

Do you only use the port-a-potty for #1 like the cassette toilet in your old van? I assume you might use it for both if you are boondocking?

I’m really falling more and more for this Sports mobile! At first, I was really against any pop tops. But this is really nice and it’s growing on me. It still concerns me about weather damage and leakage over time. Anyone have one over 5 yrs old? If so, does it leak? Any weather damage?

How long did you stay at Yosemite? I have never been but it is my sisters favorite camping area. She is a tent camper, though.

In none of the videos that I heard did you mention how much battery power it had. Had did you run those appliances, does it have a lot of battery storage somewhere.

I watch a few youtubers and I just love Yosemite park. It is astounding. WOW O.O Did you guys only stay one night there?? Like isn't there a whole lot more to do?

Always use the Bear box, Are you going to water wheel Falls?

love the sportsmobile 4x4! hope to own one at some point haha

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome rig!

Would love to know what you think of the Pleasure-Way Tofino pop-top?

Where did Kait get The Original Bug Shirt Elite Edition? I'm not seeing it on Amazon. My wife and I will be headed out mid Sept to go to all the California National Parks!

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

I think you have to order it directly from the company's website.

Hello, I am heading to Yosemite this summer June/July, what time of year did you visit? I'm wondering how easy it will be getting a first come first serve spot during the summer

I agree w many people here. That rig does it for me. Where do i buy? Thank you Sportmobile for letting them have access to such a phenomenal peice of serious living equipment. It's really a well designed truck in some ways. Color wise though i might pick something a lil less prepper like. Like a gray or brown might garner less attention. Tks Katie for the excellent film work! 😄

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Glenn - these are custom so go with whatever color you want! sportsmobile.com/

Thanks for the tips regarding the first come-first serve campsites in Yosemite. I would so love to have that van, but the price tag is light years out of my financial reach. However, I can console myself with the thought that my GMC camper van has about 90% of that vans capability (no four wheel drive) at 10% of the price.

how is the noise factor sleeping with the pop top up in the bed below, and in the bed up top? would really like to know! My husband always "poopoo's" every type of pop because he thinks it's extra noisy and doesn't insulate well.

do you have a video showing how one climbs up to the pop top mattress?

you just had the revelation that putting the top down would bring better insulation?? that would be my first thought when installing a pop up tent.

Come back to Colorado. I heard a mosquito once, back in '01, I think. Not sure. Could have been a miniature buzzard.

I’m curious what week of Aug you were In Yosemite. Summer is so crowded there, you must have timed it right. Nice video!

Great campsite to Show-Case the big Green Machine! A very nice location for people looking for trails with a view. But I do have a request. Can you make your next video longer. Maybe 20 minutes or so. Once again thanks for sharing....

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Well Dale, on avg it probably takes us about an hour to edit a minutes worth of video...so those longer videos are almost double the work. That said, since you asked, we'll see what we can do. I don't know if we have 20 min worth of content for next week's but I'll try.

@NewAgeDIY

4 жыл бұрын

We're the Russos / thanks for the update/ how about doing a van life safety video. Go over the things that make for safe camping in a unknown environment. What equipment to carry, and what to pack in a first aid kit that is focussing on Remote camping. Want kind of medication (non-prescription) should you keep at hand. And lastly what road side repair kit should you take with you. Hope there’s something here that you can incorporate.

@Weretherussos

4 жыл бұрын

Hrmmm let me give that some thought and see what I come up with.

@ruthvarley4284

4 жыл бұрын

Joe, maybe 15 minutes then. Would have loved to see more of the hike, and more of the campground. Do you guys ever build fires to sit by at night?

@j.patrickmoore9137

4 жыл бұрын

Dale, as to non-prescription drugs to take along, I'd definitely include Benadryl (generic substitute) and either Ibuprofen or your favorite equivalent painkiller. Some cortisone cream would also be helpful. I generally also pack a generic equivalent to Immodium; better safe than sorry.