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![STUCK IN THE SAND: THREE QUICK RESCUES
13-minute YouTube Video by Matts Offroad Recovery
RESCUE 1 – SUNDAY MORNING, SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIOR
We start with Matt and Peanut answering a call for a truck stuck in the sand near Sand Hollow Reservoir.
“It’s early Sunday morning. I didnt want to bother anybody, so were just going to head out here and see if we can get them out all by ourselves.”
“The pin the customer gave me puts them right down in these trees. They shouldn’t be too hard to find.”
Found it. “This isn’t going to be too hard.”
Bobby does the camera work. “I think she did an amazing job, let her know how she did in the comments.”
Ultimately, “We got him out of there - plus peanut got a swim out of the deal. Id say its a good morning.”
RESCUE 2 - MONDAY MORNING, SAND HOLLOW
Matt’s crew receives a call about a Hummer stuck in Sand Hollow. “Its about 103 degrees out there, not a cloud in sight, blue skies. It’s a good day.”
The Hummer is easy to find.
“We were close to having an easy hookup. Sometimes it’s just the way it is.”
“If anything goes wrong, scream really loud. That’s the rule.”
Nothing goes wrong. “Easy peasy lemon squeazy.”
ABOUT TIRES ...
“So these tires have been taking a while to wear down - which is a good thing. And theyre very sticky, they’re very nice, but once they start getting to about this level of tread they are excellent in the sand. We’re getting really close to where theyre going to be perfect in the sand.”
RESCUE 3 - AFTER DARK, NEAR GRANDPA’S POND.
It’s 11:30, about 89 degrees.
Matt gets a call for a truck stuck “down in the river next to Grandpa’s pond.” He jokes “It’s a beautiful evening for a recovery.”
“So when this gentleman called me on the phone, I believe he said that he went down to rescue somebody. He was able to get them out but then he wasnt able to get out himself.”
“I hope we don’t get stuck.”
They reach the truck. “This isn’t going to take much.”
It takes three tries, the dust is FLYING. “That was quite the show, that is some soft sand!”
They follow the customer out to the road. Matt gives him a shirt and the customer gives Matt a nice piece of local Red Jasper.
“Well, we had to flog the ponies a little bit to get that out of there. I didnt really calculate the weight of that truck the way I should have. In retrospect I should have used the 30ft rope, but we got him out and he’s on his way.
“I got this cool rock right here, I’m going to put this on the shelf. Thanks for watching!”
#OffroadRecovery
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STUCK IN THE SAND: THREE QUICK RESCUES
13-minute YouTube Video by Matt's Offroad Recovery
RESCUE 1 – SUNDAY MORNING, SAND HOLLOW RESERVOIOR
We start with Matt and Peanut answering a call for a truck stuck in the sand near Sand Hollow Reservoir.
“It’s early Sunday morning. I didn't want to bother anybody, so we're just going to head out here and see if we can get them out all by ourselves.”
“The pin the customer gave me puts them right down in these trees. They shouldn’t be too hard to find.”
Found it. “This isn’t going to be too hard.”
Bobby does the camera work. “I think she did an amazing job, let her know how she did in the comments.”
Ultimately, “We got him out of there - plus peanut got a swim out of the deal. I'd say it's a good morning.”
RESCUE 2 - MONDAY MORNING, SAND HOLLOW
Matt’s crew receives a call about a Hummer stuck in Sand Hollow. “It's about 103 degrees out there, not a cloud in sight, blue skies. It’s a good day.”
The Hummer is easy to find.
“We were close to having an easy hookup. Sometimes it’s just the way it is.”
“If anything goes wrong, scream really loud. That’s the rule.”
Nothing goes wrong. “Easy peasy lemon squeazy.”
ABOUT TIRES ...
“So these tires have been taking a while to wear down - which is a good thing. And they're very sticky, they’re very nice, but once they start getting to about this level of tread they are excellent in the sand. We’re getting really close to where they're going to be perfect in the sand.”
RESCUE 3 - AFTER DARK, NEAR GRANDPA’S POND.
It’s 11:30, about 89 degrees.
Matt gets a call for a truck stuck “down in the river next to Grandpa’s pond.” He jokes “It’s a beautiful evening for a recovery.”
“So when this gentleman called me on the phone, I believe he said that he went down to rescue somebody. He was able to get them out but then he wasn't able to get out himself.”
“I hope we don’t get stuck.”
They reach the truck. “This isn’t going to take much.”
It takes three tries, the dust is FLYING. “That was quite the show, that is some soft sand!”
They follow the customer out to the road. Matt gives him a shirt and the customer gives Matt a nice piece of local Red Jasper.
“Well, we had to flog the ponies a little bit to get that out of there. I didn't really calculate the weight of that truck the way I should have. In retrospect I should have used the 30ft rope, but we got him out and he’s on his way.
“I got this cool rock right here, I’m going to put this on the shelf. Thanks for watching!”
#OffroadRecovery
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![4x4 OFF-ROADING GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
33-minute YouTube Video by #SFJ4x4
‘Simpson Family Jeeps’ is one of the nation’s leading Jeep specific off-road shops. In this video Neil is intent on giving you “the confidence you need for your first time on the trail.”
The chosen destination is an off-road event at a property Neil is passionate about.
“It’s a perfect place to test the waters.”
His vehicle of choice is “My cheap Jeep, my newest to my fleet my beach cruiser - a 2008 Jeep JK Rubicon… This thing does not scream off-road powerhouse, but ultimately I think the combination of taking a relatively stock Jeep to the Oil Valley Jeeps 10 miles 4 two mile Jeep Run is a great introductory experience to help you at home understand how we take a Jeep like this and go wheeling for the first time.”
“A short wheelbase is inherently better in kind of a wooded, tight, technical trail system; arguably a longer wheelbase (think your four-doors and your Gladiators) is simply going to excel in hill climbs, ascents and descents.”
SET YOURSELF UP FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE
Pop the hood. Run through your vehicle, check the fluids, remove stuff you don’t need, make sure anything that remains is essential to your trip.
Make sure you have some type of recovery gear, a spare tire, first aid kit, and basic tooling, especially anything that was present when you acquired the vehicle.
• Check the tires, check air pressure, make sure the lug nuts are torqued to specs.
• “Move from the engine compartment down to the base of the vehicle; were checking making sure theres nothing loose or falling off.”
• “Take a moment to lay on a cardboard creeper or just get under the Jeep” for a close look at what’s going on.
Neil arrives at the site and signs the necessary waivers and permissions. (You may be able to do that digitally or electronically.)
There are a few things he suggests doing before hitting the trail.
• Check the weather.
• Disconnect your front sway bar; “If you have a Rubicon youre going to go ahead and just kind of hit that button. For the rest of us peasants who have a physical disconnect, were going to get under there with a hammer or a pry bar to get those disconnects off in some capacity, get them tied up out of the way, make sure theyre secured for off-roading.
• Engage in 4 Low; (seek advice from the Trail Guides)
• Know your trails and trail markers. Ask around. It’s ok to be nervous.
• Neil asks the Trail Guide for other recommendations.
Be conscientious about anything that extends beyond the roof line of your vehicle; like a rooftop tent. “You’ll have to compensate for that as you pick obstacles… Expensive accessories could become collateral damage.”
TIPS FOR NEW JEEP OWNERS
• Know your terrain before you go.
• Always have a partner when you’re off-road
• Having a radio is pivotal “especially with a group because people can radio ahead if theres obstacles.”
• “If youre going to a good curated event, the thing about off-roading is there is no race for who finishes first; it is all about having fun and picking your lines and riding amongst the beautiful scenery that an off-road experience offers.”
• Yield to uphill traffic.
• Sit high in your seat so you can see over the hood; keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. “I get it. Don’t do it.”
• Pay attention to the placement of your wheels and tires to prevent getting stuck.
• “Your goal should be to comfortably and confidently navigate this beautiful scenery and arguably leave the trail a slightly better place than you found it.”
He goes on to talk about hand placement, monitoring transmission temperatures, choice of gears and speeds … ‘being excited but relaxed.’
RECOVERY HAPPENS
“This is a valuable part of being a team player, being a kind person on the trail, being environmentally friendly and - of course - knowing how to use your equipment.”
• Know what type of gear is available within your group.
• Communicate clearly. Learn trail and spotter signals.
• Defer to challenging obstacles.
• For the sake of others, “Try not to leave a broken down rig in the woods.”
BE A DECENT HUMAN BEING
“The vast majority of you have got this covered.” However, “Our hobby of off-roading has been under attack from all walks of life and realistically it has a lot to do with the lowest common denominator of off-roaders who are actually out there destroying precious lands.”
***Trails are being closed because of it. ***
• Be careful on beach front or coastal properties; stay off the dunes. OBEY SIGNS.
• Respect the environment, stay on the designated trail, respect other users on the trail, follow your Trail Guide.
AFTER YOUR WHEELING TRIP
@26:00 he wraps it all up with post-trip maintenance tips and tricks. Explains doing an inspection, a 360 degree overview of potential damage and more.
“It is important that you kind of have a keen ear as you continue to use your Jeep for the next three, five to seven days because realistically something could have gotten slightly compromised in your wheeling experience… definitely start to set aside some budget for those desirable upgrades.”
DO A PERSONAL REVIEW
Ask yourself what worked and what didn’t.
“Now that youve got a taste of that off-road experience, you really have to ask yourself what upgrades come next. Do you need something like this monster behind me? Maybe you will, maybe you wont.”
Neil welcomes your questions and comments.
#OFFROADINGFORBEGINNERS
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4x4 OFF-ROADING GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS
33-minute YouTube Video by #SFJ4x4
‘Simpson Family Jeeps’ is one of the nation’s leading Jeep specific off-road shops. In this video Neil is intent on giving you “the confidence you need for your first time on the trail.”
The chosen destination is an off-road event at a property Neil is passionate about.
“It’s a perfect place to test the waters.”
His vehicle of choice is “My cheap Jeep, my newest to my fleet my beach cruiser - a 2008 Jeep JK Rubicon… This thing does not scream off-road powerhouse, but ultimately I think the combination of taking a relatively stock Jeep to the Oil Valley Jeep's 10 miles 4 two mile Jeep Run is a great introductory experience to help you at home understand how we take a Jeep like this and go wheeling for the first time.”
“A short wheelbase is inherently better in kind of a wooded, tight, technical trail system; arguably a longer wheelbase (think your four-doors and your Gladiators) is simply going to excel in hill climbs, ascents and descents.”
SET YOURSELF UP FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE
Pop the hood. Run through your vehicle, check the fluids, remove stuff you don’t need, make sure anything that remains is essential to your trip.
Make sure you have some type of recovery gear, a spare tire, first aid kit, and basic tooling, especially anything that was present when you acquired the vehicle.
• Check the tires, check air pressure, make sure the lug nuts are torqued to specs.
• “Move from the engine compartment down to the base of the vehicle; we're checking making sure there's nothing loose or falling off.”
• “Take a moment to lay on a cardboard creeper or just get under the Jeep” for a close look at what’s going on.
Neil arrives at the site and signs the necessary waivers and permissions. (You may be able to do that digitally or electronically.)
There are a few things he suggests doing before hitting the trail.
• Check the weather.
• Disconnect your front sway bar; “If you have a Rubicon you're going to go ahead and just kind of hit that button. For the rest of us peasants who have a physical disconnect, we're going to get under there with a hammer or a pry bar to get those disconnects off in some capacity, get them tied up out of the way, make sure they're secured for off-roading.
• Engage in 4 Low; (seek advice from the Trail Guides)
• Know your trails and trail markers. Ask around. It’s ok to be nervous.
• Neil asks the Trail Guide for other recommendations.
Be conscientious about anything that extends beyond the roof line of your vehicle; like a rooftop tent. “You’ll have to compensate for that as you pick obstacles… Expensive accessories could become collateral damage.”
TIPS FOR NEW JEEP OWNERS
• Know your terrain before you go.
• Always have a partner when you’re off-road
• Having a radio is pivotal “especially with a group because people can radio ahead if there's obstacles.”
• “If you're going to a good curated event, the thing about off-roading is there is no race for who finishes first; it is all about having fun and picking your lines and riding amongst the beautiful scenery that an off-road experience offers.”
• Yield to uphill traffic.
• Sit high in your seat so you can see over the hood; keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. “I get it. Don’t do it.”
• Pay attention to the placement of your wheels and tires to prevent getting stuck.
• “Your goal should be to comfortably and confidently navigate this beautiful scenery and arguably leave the trail a slightly better place than you found it.”
He goes on to talk about hand placement, monitoring transmission temperatures, choice of gears and speeds … ‘being excited but relaxed.’
RECOVERY HAPPENS
“This is a valuable part of being a team player, being a kind person on the trail, being environmentally friendly and - of course - knowing how to use your equipment.”
• Know what type of gear is available within your group.
• Communicate clearly. Learn trail and spotter signals.
• Defer to challenging obstacles.
• For the sake of others, “Try not to leave a broken down rig in the woods.”
BE A DECENT HUMAN BEING
“The vast majority of you have got this covered.” However, “Our hobby of off-roading has been under attack from all walks of life and realistically it has a lot to do with the lowest common denominator of off-roaders who are actually out there destroying precious lands.”
***Trails are being closed because of it. ***
• Be careful on beach front or coastal properties; stay off the dunes. OBEY SIGNS.
• Respect the environment, stay on the designated trail, respect other users on the trail, follow your Trail Guide.
AFTER YOUR WHEELING TRIP
@26:00 he wraps it all up with post-trip maintenance tips and tricks. Explains doing an inspection, a 360 degree overview of potential damage and more.
“It is important that you kind of have a keen ear as you continue to use your Jeep for the next three, five to seven days because realistically something could have gotten slightly compromised in your wheeling experience… definitely start to set aside some budget for those desirable upgrades.”
DO A PERSONAL REVIEW
Ask yourself what worked and what didn’t.
“Now that you've got a taste of that off-road experience, you really have to ask yourself what upgrades come next. Do you need something like this monster behind me? Maybe you will, maybe you won't.”
Neil welcomes your questions and comments.
#OFFROADINGFORBEGINNERS
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![THIS CAMPER IS UP IN 30 SECONDS
Sleeps a family of four!
26-minute YouTube Video by Playing with Sticks
This couple loves being outdoors. “Any place you can pitch a tent is where we want to be; Ideally we like to be out and about biking, hiking, swimming, canoeing and kayaking.”
“We didn’t want a huge trailer.” They rented larger and midsize just to try them out. Their 2019 Aliner Classic “is more versatile for us.”
Everything you see OUTSIDE the trailer fits INSIDE the trailer. They take us on a full tour.
THEY APPRECIATE THAT:
• There are windows on every side
• It folds down to the beltline – offering a low profile that helps with mileage
• Being hard-sided with insulation is good for cold winter camping; which is great because they enjoy camping the shoulder seasons, “even during the winter”
• Its surprisingly roomy inside
• This model is outfitted with dormers front and rear; it has SO MUCH HEADROOM!
• They bought Ikea mattresses for extra comfort
• The Dometic refrigerator “has been a game changer”
• Cooking and storage happens outside
• It comes with a solar hookup
• There is a basket for firewood and a hitch receiver for bikes; “We take our bikes everywhere we go.”
And much more.
They do an open and honest walkaround, explaining modifications they’ve done (including adding a dry flush toilet, extending the tongue, and installing a bumper hitch receiver for adding bike racks).
They show how they maximize space and have “locks on just about everything.”
PROS AND CONS
Playing with Sticks videos end with a conversation:
3 pros – uniqueness/cool factor, the small size makes it easy to find a place to stay, and they like the modifications they’ve made.
3 cons – small size can be a con when it comes to storage, there’s a lot of setting up and putting away; with the folding, it’s more challenging for quick stops.
ITS BROUGHT A LOT OF JOY TO US.
Weve experienced so many beautiful places and we love getting out there. We encourage everyone to not be afraid, this is a great starter trailer.”
#familycamping
#alinercamper
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THIS CAMPER IS UP IN 30 SECONDS
Sleeps a family of four!
26-minute YouTube Video by Playing with Sticks
This couple loves being outdoors. “Any place you can pitch a tent is where we want to be; Ideally we like to be out and about biking, hiking, swimming, canoeing and kayaking.”
“We didn’t want a huge trailer.” They rented larger and midsize just to try them out. Their 2019 Aliner Classic “is more versatile for us.”
Everything you see OUTSIDE the trailer fits INSIDE the trailer. They take us on a full tour.
THEY APPRECIATE THAT:
• There are windows on every side
• It folds down to the beltline – offering a low profile that helps with mileage
• Being hard-sided with insulation is good for cold winter camping; which is great because they enjoy camping the shoulder seasons, “even during the winter”
• It's surprisingly roomy inside
• This model is outfitted with dormers front and rear; it has SO MUCH HEADROOM!
• They bought Ikea mattresses for extra comfort
• The Dometic refrigerator “has been a game changer”
• Cooking and storage happens outside
• It comes with a solar hookup
• There is a basket for firewood and a hitch receiver for bikes; “We take our bikes everywhere we go.”
And much more.
They do an open and honest walkaround, explaining modifications they’ve done (including adding a dry flush toilet, extending the tongue, and installing a bumper hitch receiver for adding bike racks).
They show how they maximize space and have “locks on just about everything.”
PROS AND CONS
Playing with Sticks videos end with a conversation:
3 pros – uniqueness/cool factor, the small size makes it easy to find a place to stay, and they like the modifications they’ve made.
3 cons – small size can be a con when it comes to storage, there’s a lot of setting up and putting away; with the folding, it’s more challenging for quick stops.
"IT'S BROUGHT A LOT OF JOY TO US."
"We've experienced so many beautiful places and we love getting out there. We encourage everyone to not be afraid, this is a great starter trailer.”
#familycamping
#alinercamper
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![BOONDOCKING IN KEY WEST
“Could have been a nightmare!
34-minute YouTube Video by #happietobehere
Ryan, Mary & Cisco are “in pursuit of seeing this beautiful world & making lifelong memories together.” They started their journey in an RV but recently switched over to a converted Ram Promaster Van.
“We sold our home in Maryland, started renting out our townhouse, somehow fit EVERYTHING we own into a 10x15 storage unit.”
HEADING TO KEY WEST
On this adventure they left Sarasota and took US41 through the Everglades. ‘It’s the more scenic route.’
The United States smallest post office takes them by surprise.
May says “I didn’t expect it to be this little! Cutest thing I’ve probably ever seen.”
ABOUT STEALTH CAMPING: JUST ASK
Their stealth destination for the night is Key Largo, with plans to arrive in Key West the following morning.
“It never hurts to just ask whatever establishment, wherever youre at, just see if theyre okay with it. Sometimes they are and you can just stay right on their property as long as you get the OK. Yeah, I think were at a 100% success rate so far.”
If the owners of the location had said no, they would have just kept looking. As is, theyre happy to be closer to where they need to be.
IN THE MORNING
“It’s pretty here, I love it. I could sit here all day.” They plan to find Cisco a little beach to play on; but it’s gray and rainy.
Mary says “We both feel better in this than we did in the RV, just leaking wise. Like it was always a concern, you always had to be watching.”
Ryan adds ‘Nothing against RVs…
Marry says “Thats not the deal here, we had one we love it. We’re just saying we dont worry so much.’
HEAVY RAIN … BLUE BLUE WATER …
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen water so blue.”
Rain starts to pound the vehicle. It intensifies
‘And suddenly were out here on the freaking worst day ever to the Keys! Gonna find us a little spot and wait it out for a while.’
‘HEADING TO MILE ZERO BABY’
Key West is more congested than expected.
Ryan says “Everyone’s trying to get to this Mile Zero!”
They do the tourist thing, hit a few souvenir shops and head back to the van; where they find chickens and chicks.
Parking is $27 so they take advantage of the location to get stuff done. They have trouble finding a place to park or eat and wind up at Geiger Key Marina, which is “Perfect!” They enjoy Grouper Reuben and Blackened Fish Tacos.
The campsite at the marina is beautiful.
BOCA CHICA
The next morning they stop at a spot on the water. A number of vans are parked there, small jets are landing nearby.
“As great as it is here, it is LOUD.”
Smoke from the turkey bacon sets off the interior alarm as breakfast is made; but they’re happy. “I think if we wanted to sit here all day we could, which is crazy.”
THE BIG CHALLENGE
Ryan is tired from trying to find a place to stay the previous night.
Mary says “There is nowhere right in Key West that you can stay. You cant park on the street anywhere overnight. There is really nowhere available for people like us to just park overnight and not get into trouble.
THEY’VE BEEN WARNED
We were getting told left and right it’s 23 days in jail, $200 fine if you get caught camping overnight in Key West around here.”
They learned campgrounds are expensive.
Unpleasant stories of iffy locations and overnight restrictions ensue.
THEIR PRESENT LOCATION IS LINED WITH VANS
Mary and Cisco walk the shore.
“We’re sitting right under the sun, so I put us in a good spot where we would get some good charge today.”
She’s thinking maybe they should be on a boat or snorkeling, but “This is free and it’s beautiful… We just showered, doors open, windows open; feels like freedom, it does!”
CISCO LIVING HIS BEST PUPPY LIFE
“Hes an island boy, he dont need no rules, he dont need no humans, right? Right!”
MEETING PEOPLE
“The Keys are so beautiful and we have met a few great friends already; its been so cool out here.”
Their new friends bring them strange gifts from the sea.
Mary is wary.
Her friend assures, “That’s like a thirty dollar sponge!”
EXTENDING THEIR STAY
Ryan manages to secure an inexpensive spot for overnight.
They go back to Chico’s Cantina for fajitas, happy to know “We are now in a secure location for the next THREE nights.”
IN CONCLUSION
They are “glad we were able to find a few stealth locations & stay out of trouble.”
They don’t share their location, only advice.
“Honestly, were not going to give the spot up; just do your research, make some calls and just kind of see what you can figure out. It’s not as hard as we thought.”
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BOONDOCKING IN KEY WEST
“Could have been a nightmare!"
34-minute YouTube Video by #happietobehere
Ryan, Mary & Cisco are “in pursuit of seeing this beautiful world & making lifelong memories together.” They started their journey in an RV but recently switched over to a converted Ram Promaster Van.
“We sold our home in Maryland, started renting out our townhouse, somehow fit EVERYTHING we own into a 10x15 storage unit.”
HEADING TO KEY WEST
On this adventure they left Sarasota and took US41 through the Everglades. ‘It’s the more scenic route.’
The United States' smallest post office takes them by surprise.
May says “I didn’t expect it to be this little! Cutest thing I’ve probably ever seen.”
ABOUT STEALTH CAMPING: JUST ASK
Their stealth destination for the night is Key Largo, with plans to arrive in Key West the following morning.
“It never hurts to just ask whatever establishment, wherever you're at, just see if they're okay with it. Sometimes they are and you can just stay right on their property as long as you get the OK. Yeah, I think we're at a 100% success rate so far.”
If the owners of the location had said no, they would have just kept looking. As is, they're happy to be closer to where they need to be.
IN THE MORNING
“It’s pretty here, I love it. I could sit here all day.” They plan to find Cisco a little beach to play on; but it’s gray and rainy.
Mary says “We both feel better in this than we did in the RV, just leaking wise. Like it was always a concern, you always had to be watching.”
Ryan adds ‘Nothing against RVs…
Marry says “That's not the deal here, we had one we love it. We’re just saying we don't worry so much.’
HEAVY RAIN … BLUE BLUE WATER …
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen water so blue.”
Rain starts to pound the vehicle. It intensifies
‘And suddenly we're out here on the freaking worst day ever to the Keys! Gonna find us a little spot and wait it out for a while.’
‘HEADING TO MILE ZERO BABY’
Key West is more congested than expected.
Ryan says “Everyone’s trying to get to this Mile Zero!”
They do the tourist thing, hit a few souvenir shops and head back to the van; where they find chickens and chicks.
Parking is $27 so they take advantage of the location to get stuff done. They have trouble finding a place to park or eat and wind up at Geiger Key Marina, which is “Perfect!” They enjoy Grouper Reuben and Blackened Fish Tacos.
The campsite at the marina is beautiful.
BOCA CHICA
The next morning they stop at a spot on the water. A number of vans are parked there, small jets are landing nearby.
“As great as it is here, it is LOUD.”
Smoke from the turkey bacon sets off the interior alarm as breakfast is made; but they’re happy. “I think if we wanted to sit here all day we could, which is crazy.”
THE BIG CHALLENGE
Ryan is tired from trying to find a place to stay the previous night.
Mary says “There is nowhere right in Key West that you can stay. You can't park on the street anywhere overnight. There is really nowhere available for people like us to just park overnight and not get into trouble."
THEY’VE BEEN WARNED
"We were getting told left and right it’s 23 days in jail, $200 fine if you get caught camping overnight in Key West around here.”
They learned campgrounds are expensive.
Unpleasant stories of iffy locations and overnight restrictions ensue.
THEIR PRESENT LOCATION IS LINED WITH VANS
Mary and Cisco walk the shore.
“We’re sitting right under the sun, so I put us in a good spot where we would get some good charge today.”
She’s thinking maybe they should be on a boat or snorkeling, but “This is free and it’s beautiful… We just showered, doors open, windows open; feels like freedom, it does!”
CISCO LIVING HIS BEST PUPPY LIFE
“He's an island boy, he don't need no rules, he don't need no humans, right? Right!”
MEETING PEOPLE
“The Keys are so beautiful and we have met a few great friends already; it's been so cool out here.”
Their new friends bring them strange gifts from the sea.
Mary is wary.
Her friend assures, “That’s like a thirty dollar sponge!”
EXTENDING THEIR STAY
Ryan manages to secure an inexpensive spot for overnight.
They go back to Chico’s Cantina for fajitas, happy to know “We are now in a secure location for the next THREE nights.”
IN CONCLUSION
They are “glad we were able to find a few stealth locations & stay out of trouble.”
They don’t share their location, only advice.
“Honestly, we're not going to give the spot up; just do your research, make some calls and just kind of see what you can figure out. It’s not as hard as we thought.”
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![An amazing view of Mt. Rainier on the Fourth of July.
“WE COULDN’T BELIEVE THIS CAMPSITE WAS OPEN!”
18-minute YouTube Video by Wheres Wiseman
EXCITED TO BE GOING BACK
“Nobody’s been up here in a while!”
Seasoned firewood presents itself on the way up.
“Weve actually been here before, but its been a couple of years so were pretty excited that it was available…
“The weather is beautiful! Slight wind, hopefully going to die down tonight.”
A PROBLEM WITH THE SOLAR
They’re anxious to set up and have cocktails; but there’s a problem with the solar.
“We got to our trailer this morning and the battery was just about dead. It was fully charged and its been off, so yeah -- we just ran this battery all the way down too many times.”
A replacement is on its way. They’re very excited – “We’re going lithium.”
They’re also excited about trying their new shower.
THE NEW FLEXTAIL MAX SHOWER
“We’ve never had a camping shower. We’ve seen quite a few options, but we wanted something small and compact. They recently came out with this.” It comes with a pump, shower head, and hose. “This thing is super simple.”
They wanted “something easy to use that we can just plop into a bucket, a river, a lake. I mean if were at a river or lake we may just hop in. It’s easy to use anywhere with any type of water source.”
“If you are interested, check out the link below in the description. Well also have a discount code to save a little money.”
THE WIND STARTS BLOWING ... THE SHAKER STARTS SHAKING
They have to move the Jeep and trailer. “Gotta love that short turn radius.”
Cocktails ensue. Tonight it’s “something very American – a whiskey sour.” They make it from scratch. They share their recipe and technique.
“That is the best whiskey sour Ive ever had, I am not even joking. Holy smokes - and that was easy! We’re going to be making these more often!”
A GORGEOUS SUNRISE
Shortly thereafter, “We are all packed up and ready to go. It’s another beautiful day; someone else is going to enjoy this spot tonight.
“Its hard to say goodbye but Im sure well be back.”
#overlanding
#teardroptrailers
#campingrainier
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An amazing view of Mt. Rainier on the Fourth of July.
“WE COULDN’T BELIEVE THIS CAMPSITE WAS OPEN!”
18-minute YouTube Video by Where's Wiseman
EXCITED TO BE GOING BACK
“Nobody’s been up here in a while!”
Seasoned firewood presents itself on the way up.
“We've actually been here before, but it's been a couple of years so we're pretty excited that it was available…
“The weather is beautiful! Slight wind, hopefully going to die down tonight.”
A PROBLEM WITH THE SOLAR
They’re anxious to set up and have cocktails; but there’s a problem with the solar.
“We got to our trailer this morning and the battery was just about dead. It was fully charged and it's been off, so yeah -- we just ran this battery all the way down too many times.”
A replacement is on its way. They’re very excited – “We’re going lithium.”
They’re also excited about trying their new shower.
THE NEW FLEXTAIL MAX SHOWER
“We’ve never had a camping shower. We’ve seen quite a few options, but we wanted something small and compact. They recently came out with this.” It comes with a pump, shower head, and hose. “This thing is super simple.”
They wanted “something easy to use that we can just plop into a bucket, a river, a lake. I mean if we're at a river or lake we may just hop in. It’s easy to use anywhere with any type of water source.”
“If you are interested, check out the link below in the description. We'll also have a discount code to save a little money.”
THE WIND STARTS BLOWING ... THE SHAKER STARTS SHAKING
They have to move the Jeep and trailer. “Gotta love that short turn radius.”
Cocktails ensue. Tonight it’s “something very American – a whiskey sour.” They make it from scratch. They share their recipe and technique.
“That is the best whiskey sour I've ever had, I am not even joking. Holy smokes - and that was easy! We’re going to be making these more often!”
A GORGEOUS SUNRISE
Shortly thereafter, “We are all packed up and ready to go. It’s another beautiful day; someone else is going to enjoy this spot tonight.
“It's hard to say goodbye but I'm sure we'll be back.”
#overlanding
#teardroptrailers
#campingrainier
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![HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Enjoy the 49th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade
21-minute YouTube Video by Adventure Is Out There
There are unique Jeeps throughout this video, but you’ll find the Smoky Mountain Jeep Club at 6:20 😊
The parade features motorcycle cops, fire trucks, marching bands, an American flag procession, military vehicles and floats, Grand Marshall float, Ripley’s Aquarium float, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen float, Blue Line Tennessee float, flag/baton twirlers, live music, Lady Liberty’s torch, Santa and more.
#smokymountainjeepclub
#gatlinburgparade
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Enjoy the 49th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade
21-minute YouTube Video by Adventure Is Out There
There are unique Jeeps throughout this video, but you’ll find the Smoky Mountain Jeep Club at 6:20 😊
The parade features motorcycle cops, fire trucks, marching bands, an American flag procession, military vehicles and floats, Grand Marshall float, Ripley’s Aquarium float, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen float, Blue Line Tennessee float, flag/baton twirlers, live music, Lady Liberty’s torch, Santa and more.
#smokymountainjeepclub
#gatlinburgparade
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