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Journey2aSimpleLife
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Registrace 19. 02. 2018
MENA, ARKANSAS Blakes 40th
It has been a long time since we have made a video. With a lot of life changes, we decided to push pause on sharing, but continued to still record every memory we had.
Going back and watching all our old videos is like watching old home videos- we dont want to stop sharing. We want to have family videos for not just our immediate family, but extended family, for generations to come.
This is who we are! Cherish every moment and every day that God blesses you with. It's not about fame, it's not about extravagant adventures- it's about the intentional time in the most simplistic ways that make these memories so special to our family.
So here we are- back to sharing our journey for our family near and far.
Going back and watching all our old videos is like watching old home videos- we dont want to stop sharing. We want to have family videos for not just our immediate family, but extended family, for generations to come.
This is who we are! Cherish every moment and every day that God blesses you with. It's not about fame, it's not about extravagant adventures- it's about the intentional time in the most simplistic ways that make these memories so special to our family.
So here we are- back to sharing our journey for our family near and far.
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Making a Custom Emblem for our Skoolie with a CNC Plasma Cutter
zhlédnutí 247Před 3 lety
In this Video we are Using a CNC Plasma Cutter to create a custom emblem for our School Bus. We also give some updates on the progress of our School Bus Conversion. #skoolie #buslife #cnc
SkyDiving Over The Gulf of Mexico| PORT ARANSAS TRAVEL VLOG
zhlédnutí 681Před 3 lety
While on our Vacation in Port Aransas I was spontaneously asked if I would like to join a friend and go jump out of a plane! This is something I have wanted to do since I was little and OF COURSE I just had to say YES!! What we film with: GoPro MAX 360- amzn.to/2YLK1L3 GoPro MAX 360 Grip/TriPod- amzn.to/2ELNx16 FujiFilm XT3- amzn.to/3bcz3Ua #skydive #portaransas #bucketlist
Skoolie Bus Conversion | Removing seats in a School Bus
zhlédnutí 552Před 4 lety
In this video , we removed all the seats in our Bus without using the Angle Grider. #skoolie #buslife #rv
WE BOUGHT A SCHOOL BUS TO CONVERT INTO OUR DREAM TINY HOME
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 4 lety
We bought a School Bus and drove it across the state of Texas back home in less than 24hours. Subscribe to the channel and watch us turn this bus into our dream TINY HOME. #skoolieconversion #tinyhome #buslife
TOP 5 TIPS TO START HOMESCHOOLING IN 2020
zhlédnutí 236Před 4 lety
With everything going on in the world right now, there are alot of people who have reached out to me asking for advice and tips on how to homeschool. I wanted to share my TOP 5 tips to hopefully help and encourage you all that have been praying or considering homeschooling this year. It is a HUGE blessing and worth the sacrifice for our family. I hope my video helps answer and gives you insight...
FAMILY KAYAKING TRIP TO SECRET WATERFALL | EPIC BLUE WATER SWIMMING HOLE
zhlédnutí 221Před 4 lety
In this video I took my Family on a Kayaking adventure to a local secret Waterfall. We launched our Kayaks and Paddleboards, paddled up river and up rapids for 3 miles to reach this spot. Once there we we enjoyed swimming in crystal blue waters and jumping off the scenic waterfalls. #kayaking #paddleboarding #texas
WE FOUND A REAL MYSTERY EGG| WHATS INSIDE ?
zhlédnutí 99Před 4 lety
We found a wierd egg hidden under a rock on a ranch where we work. Lets cut it open and see whats inside. #entomology #aliens #mysteryegg
HUNTING FOR ARROW HEADS
zhlédnutí 152Před 4 lety
In this video we got learn about Native American History and look for arrow heads. #homeschool #arrowhead #nativeamerican
ALMOST BITTEN BY DEADLY RATTLESNAKE WHILE HIKING.
zhlédnutí 376Před 4 lety
In this video, a hike almost turns deadly, we get covered in ticks, and we get some new Farm Animals.. #rattlesnake #farmanimals #familyvlog Camera Gear I use: Main Camera | Fuji Xt3 : amzn.to/2UjjPp0 Gopro Max | 360 camera : amzn.to/30oJFvs
Exploring a Hidden Waterfall with the GOPRO MAX | 360 footage
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#gopromax #360footage #kayaking I took the GoPro Max to film a hidden waterfall only accessible by kayak. Shot in 360 and Hero modes. : Buy Gopro here Gopro Max | 360 camera : amzn.to/30oJFvs Link to Paddle Boards: vibekayaks.com/collections/kayaks/products/2019-vibe-maverick-120-hybrid-kayak-angler-package Link to Chairs we use: amzn.to/3h4OWyb Link to ROBOCUP : amzn.to/2XGQ0B2 Link to Fishing...
SpearFishing with DIY Spears | Catch and Cook
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Spearfishing with Diy Spears in an ultra clear water River in Texas. #spearfishing #diy #camping Camera Gear I use: Main Camera | Fuji Xt3 : amzn.to/2UjjPp0 Gopro Max | 360 camera : amzn.to/30oJFvs Link to Paddle Boards: vibekayaks.com/collections/kayaks/products/2019-vibe-maverick-120-hybrid-kayak-angler-package Link to Chairs we use: amzn.to/3h4OWyb Link to ROBOCUP : amzn.to/2XGQ0B2 Link to F...
Vibe Paddle Board | Still Worth it in 2020?
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 4 lety
We get alot of questions about our Paddle Boards so we figured it was time to give an update on the Vibe Maverick 120 SUP. 1. SUP vs Kayak ? 2. Why we choose the Vibe SUP? 3. Is the Vibe SUP still worth it in 2020? We answer all these questions and more. Camera Gear I use: Main Camera | Fuji Xt3 : amzn.to/2UjjPp0 Gopro Max | 360 camera : amzn.to/30oJFvs Link to Paddle Boards: vibekayaks.com/col...
Roof Top Tent Camping | Hill Country Texas
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Roof Top Tent Camping | Hill Country Texas
Smittybilt XL Roof Top Tent | Unboxing and Installation
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Smittybilt XL Roof Top Tent | Unboxing and Installation
HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION 2020 | AQUARIUM TOUR
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HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION 2020 | AQUARIUM TOUR
FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS | TRAVEL VLOG AND SHOPPING
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FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS | TRAVEL VLOG AND SHOPPING
I have a SmittyBilt 2983 rooftop tent roof, and a Chevy Tahoe. I went to my local Ace store and bought shorter SS bolts.(two different lengths) Worked better. You will scar your roof with those. Nice hand placement by the way. Arizona here
I know this is stupid but those supports bars for the front do you need to take them out everytime? or you can leave it there?
On that specific tent, what is the measurement from the middle of the bottom track to the middle of the other bottom track? I'd like to see if it would fit my bed rack. Thanks!
Holy cow. The instructions really are terrible 😂😂 thank you for this video. Life saver.
I love the video!! Thank you!
Turn off air conditioner when doing the video
What is going to happen to that crab after you get it, it will die in a very short time, how are you going to feed it? Leave the crab alone that crab has a life how would like to be picked up and thrown around like that, from the height he fell from is like you getting thrown off of a 3-story building. He is not a toy, he is a life. I am sorry, but everything alive is a life.
I don't understand why you had your wife explain the outside kitchen, and then you just told us the same thing she said.
soo organized! love it
Your video was not only HILARIOUS but SOOOOO helpful! We didn't even use the instructions, because we thought we didn't have them, and found them in one of the bags at the very end. My husband was also very upset we stopped the video too early when putting the mounting brackets on, as he lost the opportunity to "support" me while I screwed the brackets on 😂. 10/10 on your video, thank you so much!
Thank y’all so much! Saved me so much time, those directions aren’t worth anything! Just go to this video. Thanks again!
In the Smittybilt Rooftop Tent Owners Manual it’s says “It is recommended to season your tent before your first trip.” Did you go through the process of taking a hose and wet down the rooftop tent 3 times before using it?
I have no clue why but when the music kicked in at 1:18 I laughed so hard
Tepui bought by Thule (Sweden) over all much better quality Ladder, Cover ect....
The instructions were so hard to follow so thank you for your video it helped so much 😊
Did you guys end up having any big problems with the stock crossbars of your suburban with the xl tent? I have a Tahoe that I'm wanting to put the non xl version on.
So amazing
That's a nice breakfast! For me life is about the Journey...not just the destination. Freedom to roam and enjoy yourself is the key. Awesome scenery! Thanks!
Great video...excellent team work! We did 3 months and 10k miles in Australia in a smaller Adventure Kings version of this on a Toyota Prado. It was already attached and setup instructions were long gone. Biggest problem was figuring the right placement of the canopy supports. On the 1st leg of our adventure we spent four very wet days ìn the Daintree Rainforest. Yeah I know...Rainforest, but it rained more than usual that time, because they actually closed the Ferry, that never stops running we were told, for 24hrs. We had to find a dry area to let the mattress dry out. Seemed everywhere we traveled, even to Ularu, Ayers Rock, the rain followed us. One store in the middle of The Outback closed for the rain so people could enjoy it. Yeah...its that hot and dry in January there. But, after 23 years with Uncle Sam, in two different services, I have to say this was one of my top ten life experiences and I would not trade it for anything. I finally broke down and ordered the XL for my suburban. I hoped to mount it where it opened over the back so I could get an annex later, but it sticks out a foot on each side. Looks like an airplane with its wings slightly chopped. I don't believe its a good way to mount it and the other way the cross supports are flimsy. I even got extra supports from another factory roof rack, but the attaching points for all the cross supports are plastic. I've seen an entire roof rack lieing on the side of the road that had a sheet of plywood on it in North Texas...constant 40mph winds there. So I was very concerned and interested in the stability of yours being attached only to the crossbars and driving interstate or highway speeds with an additional headwind. I see you have already migrated yours to a trailer, but I'm curious how this affected your original setup before the migration. Love the video...Thank you!
It's so annoying how the wife doesn't shut her mouth and is always trying to speak over the husband. Let the man speak, I'm pretty sure the wife wouldn't be able to even open the box without her man's help. Put a sock in it wife!
First off, don’t disrespect my wife like that! Second- she’s not talking over me, but helping explain and joining in on our experience of putting it together. And Third- she might be tiny, but is super strong and could probably put lift your big mouth self. You don’t know what you’re taking about- so take your sock and shove it down your throat! You obviously came to watch our video because you’re stupid enough to need the help- so take the help and keep your mouth shut!
@@journey2asimplelife609sorry man, no pun intended.
Just got my smittybilt XL today, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CLEARANCE ISSUE WITH THE FACTORY BARS!!! I have a 2015 Subaru Outback with factory bars, the bars sit so low and the vertical bars are so big and awkward I can barely get a wrench to tighten the nuts on the clamp. It took me 5 hours tonight to install all the clamps because they would move literally a centimeter each turn. If i got aftermarket bars im sure it would be much better but I honestly don't know how im gonna get the tent off because it takes so dang long. Im glad someone else is feeling my pain.
After hours of research, this is by far the best information on the Smittybilt overlander XL. How did it work out on the factory roof crossbars? I am looking to do the same thing with my Expedition
I found if you install the the rails on to your rack first, leave everything loose, then line the tent up I feel that will be less heavy lifting and sliding around. Not tearing the video down by no means. Awesome job thank you for all your pointers!!!
What’d y’all do when the ladder fell off?
Installing the Smittybilt XL on the Subaru tomorrow, watched your unboxing video too, VERY helpful. I was starting the return process on Amazon... leaning towards iKamper, cuz the directions were so bogus on the Smittybilt XL. We upgraded the TWO crossbars on the Subaru, even though the directions say 3 are needed... hahaha, oh well, hope it works out. We leave on an epic 17 day road trip on Wednesday at 3 am.... Thank you!
How did the stock roof rack hold up??
Without this video I would have died on the inside and probably out. Thank you guys for making my project easier. 10 out of 10
Best installation video for this on CZcams. Thank you!
Hey thanks for the vid, I’m thinking of upgrading from regular tent to overlanding but wasn’t sure because of don’t know what’s involved. Again thank you, now I can move forward on purchasing my rooftop tent ⛺️
Thank you very.... I struggled for two days sticking things here and there and was close, but no go.... there's longer support like the three that you place in the entrance that I just stuck on the inside for support... that's all I could think of.... but really, really appreciate you both
Factory cross bars hold up ? You only have two right?
Would love an updated homeschool video on ACE!
I genuinely cannot thank y’all enough for this video!!! We just installed the Smittybilt Overlander XL Gen2 and your video made what would of been a miserable process extremely straight forward! The instructions it came with are completely useless and there really aren’t any other videos out there doing a full install process from start to finish like this. Thank y’all!
Looks like I’m a bit late on this one, but I can’t find an answer anywhere else. What is the width between the rails that bolt onto the crossbars? I need to figure out if I can even install this on my factory rack and I can’t seem to find a measurement for the minimum crossbar width this tent needs.
Had anyone put this on their Jeep Cherokee trail hawk? I like just ordered one this exact size but grey and now I’m worried.
This helped me a lot thank you
I think the plastic washers on ladder don't go together but one on each side
Thank you for posting this video. very helpful
A truly enjoyable, and very helpful Video on assembling,installing and setting up this Tent. Thank you!
I go to Fredericksburg at least four times a year
Thank you! The instructions are useless
Thanks for the great video! Helped me set up my tent fast!
Great advice!
Ever figure out what the longer pole is for?
Great video. Thanks you two.
How well does it hold up in a rain shower? Does it leak?