A few years ago a gentleman in a van parked in front of our house every night. I was friendly to him. My neighbor thought he was homeless and called the authorities. He told them he lives in his van by choice. I sometimes offered him left overs and water. I was glad to sit and talk with him from time to time.
@PraveenSrJ01
Жыл бұрын
That is very kind and nice of you to do. Thank you for sharing.
@gigigiseleworld
Жыл бұрын
There are over 500k "Van Lifer's RV's Van's remodeled Van's and etc...that are on Instagram and KZitem. That's not homeless.. Homeless people don't have a Post office box,car insurance, driver's license,bank accounts, credit cards, and social media.. All of those accounts on KZitem and Social Media..are people that refuse to pay expensive rent's and mortgage's... anymore.
@Tom-Travels
Жыл бұрын
I once tried renting my drive way for $19 a night, or $29 a night with water and electricity hookup and grey water dump. A traveling construction guy rented for a month at $29 a night. An Asian Student stayed all summer session ($99 a Week Special). I really liked the Asian guy. He was always quiet as a mouse with never a visitor. Alas, I bought a second pick-up truck and needed the full driveway for myself. My driveway rental business ended.
@nclare7
Жыл бұрын
I wish more people had this attitude. I travel in my van and just want a place to sleep in a safe neighborhood. I don't bother anyone. I move on. This man seems the same. He's just a guy who lives in his van, he doesn't want to bother, rob, or even interact with you unless you want to like you did. Thank you for that!
@PraveenSrJ01
Жыл бұрын
@@nclare7 great comment. Thank you 🙏
@martna1
Жыл бұрын
Some people are just plain ignorant. I live a house but there have been a few times when I was so upset about something that happened to me that I just sat in a Walmart parking lot and bawled my eyes out. NO, I was not shopping, but I didn't want to cry while driving.
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Yes exactly! Sometimes you just need a safe place to pull over and park for a bit. Thanks for sharing this!
@Wildsobermama26
Жыл бұрын
Same girl, same❤️
@PraveenSrJ01
Жыл бұрын
I hope you are feeling and doing better
@onemoreday1550
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@paisleyduck
Жыл бұрын
I’ve done this at Wally too. ❤
@naturetrails8217
Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with being a nomad. I think some people just don’t understand it. Do what makes you happy 😃
@gigigiseleworld
Жыл бұрын
People assume the worst. SMH. LoL
@VanityBitty
Жыл бұрын
We so often just delete negative comments, not to hide them but because we don’t want to give any attention to the haters. But sometimes, there’s a comment like that one that needs addressing and I love it when you do that. You choose your battles and slap back when it’s called for. The few times I’ve seen you do that, it’s always been something that needed doing. 👏 Bravo
@AlexEs63
Жыл бұрын
💯 Hospitals are a great idea! As a nurse, I'd notice certain people in the Cafeteria or restrooms cleaning up. Many are visiting family and must stay overnight in the parking lots. (make sure it's a big hospital 🏥 )
@sherribennett7532
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@exploringnext1111
Жыл бұрын
I am a hybrid! I've been in the desert for months and in the woods. I've traveled the country and stayed at night for a week at a Cracker Barrel. Your channel has been a GREAT help!!
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. I’d like to boondock a bit more. Thanks for watching!
@tatianarivera4833
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you on this. It is startling to get that knock, and even just having security come up to the van with lights.
@kassoronan
Жыл бұрын
So I am going to let out a secret. I travel with a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with attached Runaway camper. When I boondock, I usually stay in the woods for 14 to 16 days. Then I have to head into town to resupply fuel, food, water. When I travel and I need a quick overnight spot to get some sleep, I go to a boat ramp. I've never seen any no overnight parking signs. Just don't park in boat trailer parking spaces. Never had the knock.
@Crystalandlagreenga
Жыл бұрын
You know I wish I knew back when what I know now about being able to stop somewhere and sleep if needed. There have been times I was traveling with my husband and kids and we couldn’t afford a hotel so we pushed on ahead. That being said, that was very dangerous driving like that when you are so tired and sleepy but we didn’t know we had an option. So I thank you Allison and other vanlifers that shared this information with us. I am now in vanlife myself and I appreciate your videos, they are so very helpful. Thank you Allison😊🙏🏻❤️.
@Crystalandlagreenga
Жыл бұрын
@Resident Nomad Hi there Raymond 👋🏻😊.
@donnasmith940
Жыл бұрын
I have lived in my Honda pilot for over a year and the east coast is a challenge to park. Thank you for all the help on every aspect of this life style. This is no easy or for the meek.
@charlotteforrester3118
Жыл бұрын
If someone knocked on my bedroom window at night , I’d be scared too. I live in sticks and bricks an no matter where or what you live in, it is startling to get a knock! That person was just ignorant and wanted to cause some sh**. I’m 73 and when I was younger I would have loved to travel in a van across the country. Back then there was no internet or opportunities to make money on the road. ❤❤❤❤
@marthahackett8967
Жыл бұрын
Allison the fear of the knock has never been enough to stop me from enjoying van life. The knock is startling but you recover. The first knock I had was ftom a van lifer that was next to me during a snow storm we were parked in a hospital multi level parking area on the 1st level. They knocked to tell me too not start cooking until I smelled the food from the careteria. I was grateful for the advice. Sure enough the smells surrounded the area and no one noticed our cooking smells. We became bad weather buddies and stayed at the same spot during 3 snow storms 2 of them the city closed down no cars were allowed on the roads. We had a ball. The 2nd knock came from a police officer that told me if I was going to stay to move up against the side of the Walmart building because the winds in the parking lot were severe he escorted me to the best place. After I got over the shock I settled down and went back to sleep. Its been 4yrs and zi have not gotten another knock. I sleep at places where I feel comfortable noises dont bother me so I have gotten some good sleep on the side of a main street where other people have parked the light traffic at night lulled me to sleep. Van life is my life and the anticipation of a knock is almost non existant. I let my gut be my guide where I can sleep. Be Blessed Allison
@Whisperwomaneq2
Жыл бұрын
Hey, off topic but I think you look great in the darker hair color. It took 8 to 10 years off your look. 😃 Also have you thought of maybe adding a peep hole to on or two of the window covers? That way you would not have to take them all the way down. Just a 1 or 2 inch x2 flap cut out with a velcro fastener.
@Coconutoilcrazy
Жыл бұрын
I had been planning this lifestyle, then covid hit. I am now back to planning, my biggest thing is the parking.
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
You can do it! 😊
@Coconutoilcrazy
Жыл бұрын
@@travelsnacks I think I may try my driveway and expand from there. Working on my Xterra to get it camp ready
@NancyMatzPsychic
Жыл бұрын
I purchased a vehicle Summer 2019 and Covid hit before I could get out! A different vehicle now and soon - I can do my traveling. Finding a safe place to park is my also my concern.
@Ascend777
Жыл бұрын
Covid was the best time. I should had travel to all my favorite national parks during that low gas prices.
@TXEROXT
Жыл бұрын
ONE THOUSAND PERCENT AGREED!!! 👍👍👍 That knock sounds like its BARELY 1 inch from your face when you're asleep in a van and its almost always HARD, LOUD, and aggressive AF!!! I'm an Army veteran and that knock is MORE Jarring than a drill sergeant banging on your bunk at 3am!!! 🤯🤯🤯
@dougronald561
Жыл бұрын
You are in fact very strategic about stealth parking, and I find your content informative.
@onemoreday1550
Жыл бұрын
I wish you could afford cameras for the inside of your van. You could monitor your outside surroundings!❤️❤️❤️
@Heather_Trek
Жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer the challenges of vanlife over the challenge of remembering not to punch my landlord in the throat for painting the scuff mark on the floor, only accepting checks hand-delivered to a building across town, expecting me to mow the grass, not shoveling the walk, insisting I use their dryer and not my own, cockroaches, silverfish, outlets that don't work, switches that don't connect to anything, noise restriction, (that are never enforced), the swimming pool always being locked, and a million other reasons. I love vanlife, yes, especially even in a Prius.
@Heather_Trek
Жыл бұрын
I've never owned a home, but I'm pretty sure I'd rather vanlife than pay a mortgage, pay property taxes, have HOA headaches, building permit issues, yard maintenance, termites, cleaning headaches, furnace failures, school restrictions, obnoxious neighbors, urban decline, gentrification, and so on.
@CensoredConservative
Жыл бұрын
I'm anticipating boondocking or 'wild' camping. But I do find your videos interesting. Thank you for your content. Be safe and do what makes you happy! I couldn't do town too often, but I may have an event or two! Again, thanks!
@rileykittendorf
Жыл бұрын
I get startled at my house when there is a knock at the door. It’s not a regular thing, so it catches me off guard. Have people woken up and smelled the coffee in this country? There are many that choose vanlife, but because of high costs of living, people are having to live in their car or the street as well. I really feel this needs to be a more widely accepted idea of living and why does this idea come across as crazy to some people. I don’t get it. We can’t ever make anyone happy really. People are so unkind and it makes me speechless. I live right near Kissimmee, FL and I welcome a vanlifer as kind as you to stay in my driveway for as long as ya need 😊
@tracyhager9690
Жыл бұрын
It is getting harder and harder for people to live in a renting world , I watch alot of videos and see so many elderly people living in their vehicles. It is an alternative and sometimes not a choice. It's bad everywhere , even here in Canada. I work and I struggle still to make ends meet for me , I'm 56 years old and I'm tired of the greed and ignorance of people . I love your videos and you give alot of great information and advice. Stay safe out there.
@KimberlyLetsGo
Жыл бұрын
Gee, maybe I should stop living in my house because a knock in the late evening or even middle of the night would scare me!!! Sheesh! It's crazy how some people will pop off at the mouth online. I am a part-time urban camper. I like to stay in the city/town. I'm not much into being out in the woods. Everyone is different. I love you and your channel just the way you are!!! ((HUGS))
@cathyjay2569
Жыл бұрын
I never thought about it that way! I wonder if the negative comment guy likes knocks on his windows when he’s sleeping? Maybe we should find him and take turns banging on his bedroom window for a few weeks!🤣
@KimberlyLetsGo
Жыл бұрын
@@daafy6390 That is a different. However, the troll was condemning her for being scared by a knock.
@calvinmarshall1610
Жыл бұрын
I personally admire and enjoy your lifestyle and very interested in seeing more overnight parking videos just to get a better understanding of the challenges and satisfactions of finding a destination to get a good night's sleep. Thank you for sharing
@annaapplebush5316
Жыл бұрын
You are looking very beautiful today. The topics you pick are interesting and you're doing a great job! Hugs from Germany
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂
@annaapplebush5316
Жыл бұрын
@@travelsnacks I#Ve been watching your show for a while. I think you are so very courageous and I admire your values and positive attitude. Learning a lot from you. Best.
@tatianarivera4833
Жыл бұрын
Praying for you while you're traveling. We all need to have someone lifting us up before the Lord. Be blessed 🙏
@rainsofhealing
Жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏
@dawnr714
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you! And it is your home - I ain't answering the door at my home if someone's knocking at night!
@Wendy-il3lu
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to hear more on your ideas pertaining to parking. I've been parking in the same 2 places for a year, only cuz they are familiar and I can't leave the city I'm in cuz of work. Thought and been told I should get a campground spot, but they close up in the winter anyways, and they are always so stuffy; it's like being in an apartment complex.
@elmowatson541
Жыл бұрын
Thanks your your videos, I really enjoy them when I have time off. as a former van dweller; I think you are spot on with the views in this video. a knock on your van is extremely disturbing and invasive, especially while sleeping and in the dark hours. I have also driven around looking for an appropriate overnight spot; very difficult when one is tired! take care now.
@mrcdplsrl
Жыл бұрын
There is always one, isn’t there (or a multitude)? If you are ever in my neighborhood you can park in my driveway!!! Don’t let others rain on your parade. We are all just sitting here with mortgages oozing out of our ears while you get to live your life THE WAY YOU WANT TO! Live and let live! Love you and your content 💕
@judyb2425
Жыл бұрын
If I’m awake and someone knocks on my window it spooks me People are crazy it’s that simple
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! You get it.
@Tom-Travels
Жыл бұрын
My next door lady sometimes comes by my man cave window and knocks or makes a scratching sound just to have fun with me. She knows that I'm in my man cave every evening. I have three big tv screens my recliner and an remote control tilting bed in my little slice of heaven room. Especially during football season.
@freeshrugs63
Жыл бұрын
You are real. I like the video. I didn't even realize you were Travel Snacks because you're not in a car anymore. Congrats! I'm headed out in a pickup shell this summer. I've camped and stealthed across the country several times. Considering it f-t. Will have to tell myself that the daily hassle of finding parking is like a p-t job that will yield $800 to $1,500 a month (no rent) for about 30 - 45 hours a month. That will make it worth it to me. But it's tiring and you do it at the end of your day. Ugh. Sympathies. And wish me luck.
@trotsky88
Жыл бұрын
I love the way you use your hands when you speak, especially when you get annoyed. You will pinch your right hand like you are pinching a person, and put it aside to your right. Cool video. Thanks.
@colleen9311
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to hearing about the problems with parking. I think that’s the big one. I remember the story about the guy chasing you in the neighborhood in California.
@millie8399
Жыл бұрын
You're hair looks amazing and it makes your skin glow💯
@ebonylafrance
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I'm so glad you addressed the issue with people who are not living in vehicles and feel like they need to comment on things that they have no experience with! I am looking forward to more parking videos😊
@tracyhager9690
Жыл бұрын
I watch so many van life videos and I have to agree with you. There's an awful lot of people that look down on people who live the nomad life or just have to live in their vehicles because there is no alternative for them. Especially the elderly and retired . Living on a fixed income or a little to none income. I love watching the builds and am getting ideas for myself because pretty soon I can see myself in that very situation.
@yvettehatrak787
Жыл бұрын
Love that you will be the Parking Queen 👸 ! Great and helpful video. Look forward to hearing more!
@CarlasCorner62
Жыл бұрын
Some people are miserable and want to take it out on others... live your best life and don't worry about the small stuff!
@LifesAdventures58
Жыл бұрын
I follow you and admire what you do. I have had to adjust my vehicle sleeping with 3 dogs and 2 Guinea pigs. I stayed plenty of hotels, police stations, among other places. I love the advice you and other creators have paved the way for newcomers. Keep up the great work. Spot on with everything you have talked about.
@ilike0803
Жыл бұрын
I think you are brave and a sensible woman. Who wouldn’t be nervous if someone knocked on the window or door at night wherever you lived. You handled it really well. Good luck and stay safe 👍🥂🌹
@eldenvanvleet993
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found you. Been watching you all day. You're a breath of fresh air ♥️!
@judilynaz
Жыл бұрын
The new hair color and style is very flattering to you. Bravo for going with it!
@sherribennett7532
Жыл бұрын
Love you channel…safe travels 🙏
@Enoughalready20237
Жыл бұрын
I just adore your authenticity and honesty. Thank you!
@consuelobsaldana3881
Жыл бұрын
keep being a van life nomad because that is what I like listening to you 😊
@naturalflow157
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely another amazing video, :) You can't just miss the spirit of an adventure that is in this video. As someone who has been struggling with finding the path to life again, you're bringing exactly the great questions and maybe answers as well. I have been thinking of going van living for almost a year, and you really push me to do just that this summer. Finally, I started looking for a van. Thank you for such an inspiration and I wish you all the best. :)
@BarbaraNemoDory
Жыл бұрын
I get scared when someone knocks on my apartment door.
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Yes it can be startling!
@vivatheexplorer
Жыл бұрын
Love your new hair color! The new hair color really compliment your eyes and you look 10 years younger ☺️
@artdogg50
Жыл бұрын
Actually I thought you were very cool and calm during that incident. You handled it well and simply told the guy you'd move. You had a very brief but rational conversation with the guy, who I believe you said was a security guard. And the truth is you didn't have to even show us what happened, but I appreciate you did.
@rickrivera2734
Жыл бұрын
I just enjoy all your videos. I think more about parking over night and where you can cook or just rest during hot days. I'm glad you do these videos.
@juliehanson1364
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative. By the way, I love your hair.❤❤❤
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you! And glad you liked the video 😊
@estherlouisamay
Жыл бұрын
I'm totally thinking about Van life myself and I enjoy your content 🙂
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching 😊
@carlaroy1763
Жыл бұрын
I’ve spoken about van life for yrs with my husband and he looks at me like I’m nuts. Probably won’t ever happen for me so I just live vicariously through all you nomads.I’m envious of your journey and your doing because you want to. Who cares what the naysayers have to say, they just don’t have the nerve to even try it.
@valeriehancotte-galan4790
Жыл бұрын
Carla, start going on shirt trips yourself. Use the car that you have or get somethings that will work: Honda Element, minivan, Ford Connect, etc 😊👍
@vanlifewithleannaanddevon8436
Жыл бұрын
My husband did same. Until covid and last 6/7 years of political atmosphere. Now he says don't sell out rv. We may need to live in it.
@thejtownpress
Жыл бұрын
The only knock I ever got was at a Planet Fitness. It was a stand alone building and I thought it was 24hrs, but nope.. oh and I was right on the beach.. rookie mistake I’m sure. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
@miniskooliewanda
Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right about feeling startled when you get a knock in the middle of the night! In my case, it wasn't the middle of the night, but I had just drifted off to sleep. We were sleeping near a trail head, very little ambient light, peaceful. All of a sudden, knock, knock, knock!! I jump out of bed, my dog started barking, which startled the cat, he's running around startling the bird who started angrily chirping, I'm bumping into stuff trying to figure out if I should put on bottoms (it was super hot and I only had my t-shirt and underwear on) or find my flashlight first....all this half-blind as I had knocked my glasses off the stand...found my glasses and peeked out through the window covering.....and saw that it was my sister! (It's a small town where I was overnighting) so yeah, it's startling! Sure, I have various ways of protecting myself in case of a break-in, but for those first few seconds, it's jarring to be woken out of a peaceful sleep with a loud knock. On another note...I do use iOverlander too but another app I like is RV Parks (it's not just for RV's). Thanks for sharing!
@dobycorder3206
Жыл бұрын
So real! Thanks for sharing.
@emilyjea
Жыл бұрын
Lol I loved how many animals were in this story :)
@miniskooliewanda
Жыл бұрын
@@emilyjea hahaha thanks! They're wonderful to share my tiny-home-on-wheels with ☺🐺🐱🐦
@theresnomadlikehome8362
Жыл бұрын
Continue to do you and what you love to do my love. There will always be those who are negative.
@anniesshenanigans3815
Жыл бұрын
only way I would do it is if I had a thousand trails pass and enough money for RV parks with hookups. That stress of finding a place to park is too much. So I just live vicariously through you and numerous others that do it in a variety of ways.
@gigsley
Жыл бұрын
I HAVE to comment on this. I've watched a number of your videos and they're great and I'm a follower. The fact is, van (car) life is unsustainable. I lived in A CAR (NOT even a van) for a year and it's simply not doable unless you have a vast array of skills in (not mechanics but) diagnosing electrical problems in newer vehicles and a vast array (a garage full of) tools to carry with you to be able to maintain your vehicle while you're on the road--It's simply unsustainable unless you're a master mechanic and devote all hours of your life towards it. I lived in an RV Van for a year on top of the car and they are SIMPLY UNSUSTAINABLE. The RV industry is one of the biggest indicators of American suburban dysfunction. We have been in a DELUSION in the USA about this.
@rvgrandmacharlotte4604
Жыл бұрын
As they say 'different strokes for different folks." If you are comfortable with your choice then enjoy it - don't let others try to put you on a guilt trip.
@tammybowler
Жыл бұрын
Hey if you are in Missouri, check out Missouri conservation areas. They have some free overnight dry camping. Most have, not all, have out houses, so you can dump your toilet and grey tank. Some have water where you can fill your water tanks. Although the water is seasonal, the other is mostly year round. I hope this helps you if you come to Missouri.
@ifly64s
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I got "The Knock" our very first night in our van. We are not full time but we travel a lot in our van.
@PKMomLife
Жыл бұрын
Kudos to you again for taking up for yourself and addressing the negative comments
@carolbarker1329
Жыл бұрын
Your hair looks so pretty. I enjoy watching you find your parking spots. It is a little scary. Be safe!
@tammygonzalez4144
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sticking up for yourself ❤
@rhondamaxey8415
Жыл бұрын
I agree. As long as there is nothing loud, obnoxious, or illegal going on, why do people care about who parks where? Allison, if you're ever in Northeast Oklahoma (specifically the Broken Arrow area) you are more than welcome to park in my huge circle drive! It's safe, quiet, and very peaceful. Police are at one end of my street and fire department at the other end.
@rhondamaxey8415
Жыл бұрын
One more thing, if someone knocks on my house door after going to sleep, I would be just as startled as you were in your van.
@glendacrouch1877
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you, plus I live in SW Oklahoma. Allison would always be welcome here. Many times I have been trying to get somewhere and got sleepy traveling especially after dark. I have pulled off in parks, Walmart parking lot, hospital parking lots & hotels to sleep a few hours!
@ktk2094
Жыл бұрын
Good points. Please keep it POSITIVE people!
@teeb1353
Жыл бұрын
I would be terrified if that was me with someone knocking on my van window people are insane ignore those negative comments. I think you're very brave especially being a solo traveler esp because you're a " single woman". Stay safe you're an inspiration to me.
@maxabdovies5161
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome to park in my street on my driveway and I even let you use my shower if you are in Houston.you are living your life and no one is allowed to tell you how to live it.prejudice is not only for color or nationality or ethnicity is also when you start dictating to others how they should live.you are born FREE and it’s your life and you are very smart and creative.I appreciate all your hard work.when are we going to learn to respect others and say thank you for your kindness and knowledge!! God bless you and be safe…
@scottmcfarland2149
Жыл бұрын
New to your channel. Great video. CARRY ON!!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
@kaylaw366
Жыл бұрын
I wish all vanlifers were as thoughtful and considerate as you. Then parking wouldn’t be such a pain. Keep doing your thing and don’t let a few jerks get to you. Keep shining!
@exploringnext1111
Жыл бұрын
You are fun to watch...love your humor!!
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it. 😊Thanks for watching!
@bettysclassctohightopvanca4451
Жыл бұрын
Hi Allison❣️Shake it off about those people who don’t know what they’re talking about!!! I love ur videos. Keep on making them & ignore the ignorant ones. Love u Allison❣️🙏✝️🕊️👍🤗😎😊
@marycaswell6894
Жыл бұрын
Hi from Wisconsin, I am a fairly new sub so I don't know your whole story. I do know that you are smart, strong, kind, brave & your van life is so fun to watch. I give you a lot of credit. I can see how van life is a lot of planning. You seem happy, healthy & you enjoy seem your life. That's all that matters. There are always going to be haters. You keep doing you & making great videos. Stay safe, happy & healthy. 💜✌
@vikilittle526
Жыл бұрын
Your new/old hair color continues to look great!
@prayerworks61
Жыл бұрын
Your hair is so pretty and I just love your REALNESSS. I pray for you to have GOD's favor continuedly. YOU are so RIGHT because that happen to me and I was in a dead sleep. So that was a normal reaction that you did.
@OnlyInBazzlesWorld
Жыл бұрын
I’m proud of you. Do you Boo!!!
@travishopkins7585
Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. I just built a Sprinter van. Hope to run into you soon. Very inspiring. People need to worry about themselves and not be mean about parking. I have tried many times to park many places. Common sense goes along way. Happy travels!
@SandraClarke
Жыл бұрын
I think parking in a hotel parking lot is brilliant. I like learning from you. Thanks for the great video. Sandra
@azouzizo1238
3 ай бұрын
sister, you are totally right about every thing, and also people like you who belive in the freedom of living infulance all the world, am from algeria and i want to live that life style for ever.
@clarasmith1873
Жыл бұрын
I agree 💯. It is the who that is might be knocking. It's like the phone in your house ringing at 2:00 am. It's startling!!
@guadalupewimer3664
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% and thank you for showing the knocking video because it helped me to not be pressured into opening my door to anyone...Just go to the driver's seat and start the Van. Great information!!!
@sloneygrl4550
Жыл бұрын
I think parking in a residential area near a park, church, or school would be my choice. Arrive late at night and leave early, don’t make noise, cooking smells and just pull in and park on a public street. Once you are in a parking lot you are on private property and at the mercy of hired security. If it’s a public street in a residential area it’s a bit harder to find fault (unless you are cooking, dropping waste, making noise etc.) That would be my preference.
@MelissaJohnson23408
Жыл бұрын
I've had some very bad landlords and I'm done with looking at expensive walls forever 🎉
@shewolf_san7671
Жыл бұрын
Amen Travel Snacks! People need to be more welcoming and giving. With the economy the way it is, more and more people will turn to Van lifestyle living. My rent just sky rocked by almost $200 PER MONTH! That's about $2,400 More per year.... Crazy! I'm thinking about joining you and other Van lifers ... It's the smart and economically sane way to go in 2023. Stay true to yourself and don't mine the haters 😊
@darbybell8684
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I think it would be a great series on setting yourself up for safe parking!!!
@onemoreday1550
Жыл бұрын
I love you teaching me about everything you’ve dealt with. It’s a learning experience for me. Like going to school
@thomasmalone6654
Жыл бұрын
You Rock darlin, can't wait to get out there and Rock too, these vids are extremely informable .
@joannaazar7396
Жыл бұрын
Hey you made my Saturday!!! Thanks for ur video. ❤ Newark Jersey ❤
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you for watching!
@joannaazar7396
Жыл бұрын
The issue is who is knocking on the other side. It’s startling, and you don’t know who the heck it is . I get it .. ❤
@SimplyNaturalBlack
Жыл бұрын
Great video Allison. I believe People just be so made about someone else’s lifestyle. I live in a House and I always feel like being in a Van or Travel Vehicle to be outside and see the world. I believe you’re always going to be safe …god’s got you.
@racheljoanfleming159
Жыл бұрын
Allison. It was so good to catch the live last night. Hope to be back regularly. God bless
@granthoule
Жыл бұрын
It was nice to see you back!
@travelsnacks
Жыл бұрын
Yes it sure was great to see your name pop up! Thanks and hope to see ya on the live again soon! Blessings to you too!
@carlaroy1763
Жыл бұрын
When do you do Lives? Do you send notifications?I would ❤to join one.
@Stay_tooned
Жыл бұрын
Allison, great way to address that comment. I don't understand why people get so judgemental about something that is not their experience. What possible good does it serve? None that I can see except for someone who already has an agenda. The "My street" comment COULD be from someone who has had a bad experience, has a fear of the unknown etc. That being said, it is no reason to assume that will be the case everytime or even "ever again". There are some cities where there is a huge growth in homeless population and there is a lot of garbage and other issues to address. These are human beings who have lost so much and some who are getting further and further into despair. People get caught up in the negative and can't seem to separate it out. Instead of getting on your case, someone who would never be a threat or cause problems they should use that energy to help those with less. Find a way to do their part for their community in a positive way. Some friends and I put together care packages to give away. It doesn't solve the homeless issue, but it is something we can do to make their existence just a little bit better. There is one guy on KZitem that goes around recording himself harassing the homeless. What possible good can come of that? I love that you are saying - your experience. You are providing a service for those of us who want to hear your tips, your wisdom, your experiences. People can take from it what they can use and move on. I feel sorry for those who feel they need to cut others down. It reflects the negative way they feel about themselves. It doesn't give license to be so negative and greater than thou. Possibly they could try stepping back and think about "What Jesus would do".
@gregs250
Жыл бұрын
I'm not full-time. I use my van for traveling. I've done some boondocking, but I'm definitely interested in your parking tips with my minivan. Now I'm a subscriber. I'll check out some of your past videos since this sounds like a subject that you've covered before.
@pamsnewbeginnings5332
Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna be my van is ready. I have naped at walmart. So I'm excited tonstart
@CarlaRFowler
Жыл бұрын
The dreaded knock makes your heart beat out your chest
@paisleyduck
Жыл бұрын
First of all. Love the hair color. Second. I love your content. I completely understand being startled with a knock on the window. The way you made the analogy of sleeping at home was hilarious and perfect. Third. I love that you keep it real. Some vanlife people seem fake. Like it’s always great. I’m sure it’s not, just like life in a house or apartment. 😅 Anyways. That’s my 3 cents. ❤
@amanda2068
Жыл бұрын
I’m a truck driver and there’s a lot of people say dumb things about us and it’s a lot harder for me to find a safe place to park for the night so I feel you on that
@gulftherapy
Жыл бұрын
GREAT analogy with the bedroom window knock. I am imagining that right now as I lay here in bed in the dead of night. 😮
@scottlopez9366
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative video. I like to travel cross-country as well as CA mountain & desert exploring. I can afford a hotel but the "backpacking" minimalist type of adventurer I am is much more thrilling by car camping. Thanks for your tips and stay safe.
@2365police
Жыл бұрын
I’m digging the new hair 👍🏼
@brucegibbins3792
Жыл бұрын
Allison, yours is a normal human reaction to what could be a threat or just annoying kids acting stupidly. I think you should be commended, for considering other folks parking needs ahead of your own.
@ClairenParkerontheRoad
Жыл бұрын
My dog jumped up startled when you knocked lol
@lifewithbobbie
Жыл бұрын
Ever since hearing about this life style I wonder how many nomads I pass by on a regular basis. When I go to the truck stop, I wonder how many of those parked vehicles are nomads and whatnot. I think it's a fascinating lifestyle.
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