This Is the Other “Grand Canyon” of the West [VIDEO]

November 20, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I probe the depths of Colorado’s most obscure national park and see what it has to offer. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Top of Long Draw: 38.57850, -107.69191
* Bottom of Long Draw: 38.57438, -107.69881
* Chasm View (the best viewpoint): 38.58412, -107.71083
* Eagle Rock Shelter trailhead: 38.77586, -107.88512
* Eagle Rock Shelter: 38.77473, -107.88839
* Campsite: 39.04480, -107.86560

OTHER LINKS
* Adventure Know-How – My membership site that offers access to a map of my campsites, monthly bonus videos, and more.
* Kamchatka Gear (My online store)
* Gear I use
* SUV RVing the book (Amazon affiliate link)
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)

Unbelievable “Extreme Hiking” in the Mountains of Colorado! [VIDEO]

November 13, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head to the high mountains of southwestern Colorado and do some spectacular and unusual hiking, driving, and exploring! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Via ferrata parking: 37.92250, -107.76677
* Bridal Veil Falls: 37.919541, -107.770026
* Mystic Falls: 37.86245, -107.88452
* Ophir Pass: 37.850789, -107.779482
* Silverton: 37.811371, -107.664427
* Christ of the Mines: 37.813470, -107.671115
* Ouray: 38.024271, -107.671354
* Campsite: 38.78560, -107.85963

This Is the Most Unique Part of the American West [VIDEO]

November 6, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I visit two widely contrasting yet amazing locations in what I think is the most unique place in the Western US. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Late September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Trailhead: 36.579240, -105.440110
* Summit: 36.556875, -105.416866
* Williams Lake: 36.557147, -105.429557
* Santa Fe Plaza: 35.687430, -105.938515
* Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi: 35.686617, -105.936509
* Loreto Chapel: 35.685637, -105.937667
* San Miguel Mission: 35.683475, -105.937710
* Campsite: 35.51805, -105.79808

PHOTO ATTRIBUTIONS
* Obelisk photo by Beatrice Murch
* San Miguel Church interior photo by MARELBOU
* San Miguel Church altar photo by Liveon001

This Is a Weird National Park–Am I Wrong? [VIDEO]

October 30, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I explore one of Colorado’s more under-the-radar national park and have mixed feelings about it. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Starting campsite: 37.82633, -105.45579
* Medano Lake TH: 37.852047, -105.437313
* Medano Lake: 37.856700, -105.484374
* The main dunes parking area: 37.739527, -105.517265
* Where I rented the sandboard
* Zapata Falls TH: 37.62160, -105.55955
* Zapata Falls: 37.619074, -105.553131
* Campsite: 36.67470, -105.98823

Can You Believe I’ve Never Been Here Before?? [VIDEO]

October 23, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I head to an extremely popular and famous spot in Colorado and then head to two states that I’ve never before shown in SUV RVing videos—including one I’ve never even been to! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Garden of the Gods: 38.879288, -104.880888
* Margo’s Vienna Station
* Mt. Sunflower: 39.021912, -102.037257
* Point of Rocks: 37.103770, -101.938542
* Campsite: 37.09812, -101.95231
* Black Mesa trailhead: 36.957219, -102.957118
* Black Mesa top: 36.931883, -102.997855
* Dinosaur tracks: 36.961952, -102.953537

Attempting to Drive Highest Road in America in My 20-Year-Old Car [VIDEO]

October 16, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I turn my steering wheel toward the highest paved road in North America. Can my 20-year-old SUV handle it? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Start of Mt. Evans road: 39.656766, -105.596241
* Mt. Evans summit: 39.588317, -105.643808
* Campsite: 39.33984, -105.29304
* Start of Pikes Peak road: 38.901284, -104.973229
* Pikes Peak summit area: 38.840386, -105.043315

Is a Folding eBike Worth it For SUV RVers/Vanlifers/Car Campers? (& Lectric XP 2.0 Review) [VIDEO]

October 12, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I go over the pros and cons of taking a folding ebike with you on your travels, talk about what you could use it for, and give my thoughts on the Lectric XP 2.0 ebike, which Lectric sent to me. (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

More info on the ebike is available here.

Conquering the Highest Peak in the Rocky Mountains—and MORE! [VIDEO]

October 9, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I return to the state that I have done shamefully little in—Colorado. This is the first video from a two-week-long trip primarily through Colorado but also into neighboring states. Stay tuned for lots of amazing adventures! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

DATE FILMED: Mid-September 2021

GPS COORDINATES, etc.
* Mt. Elbert trailhead: 39.15168, -106.41228
* Mt. Elbert summit: 39.11782, -106.44523
* Leadville downtown area: 39.248221, -106.291713
* Independence Pass: 39.108518, -106.564087
* Independence ghost town parking: 39.106768, -106.603584
* The Grottos: 39.118718, -106.703438
* Campsite: 39.16328, -106.25981

How I Added a Solar Panel to My New SUV! (Without Drilling into the Car)

October 2, 2021VideosTristan

In this video I go through the thought and build process of installing a 100-watt solar panel onto the top of my GMC Yukon (by way of a rooftop cargo box). Solar really helps make an SUV camper feel like home! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

PRODUCT LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO
* Renogy 100-watt compact solar panel
* Solar panel mounting brackets
* 15-foot MC4 cables
* MC4 to 8mm adapter cable

(^ Note that these are Amazon affiliate links. Renogy provided the solar panel free of charge.)

This Guy Lives in an SUV Full-Time! Full Tour of His Setup (Nissan Xterra) [VIDEO]

September 25, 2021VideosTristan

In this video we meet up with Ryan, who lives full-time in his 2010 Nissan Xterra. We go through all aspects of his build, layout, and gear. Enjoy! (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)

* Follow Ryan on Instagram here!

Here’s a list of the gear Ryan shows us in his SUV:
* WeatherTech window coverings
* Rechargeable fan
* Thorfire lantern
* Jackery Explorer 300
* Car closet rod
* Jetboil Flash stove
* Pelican 20 qt cooler
* Descend on Bend
* Solar motion sensor lights
* Jackery 100-watt solar panel
* Jackery Explorer 300 carry bag
* Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets
* REI Flexlite Camp Dreamer chair
* Rhino Rack roof baskets
* iOttie phone holder
* WeatherTech window deflectors

(Note: The Amazon links are affiliate links.)