You all are so very lucky that someone woke you up to tell you that you were in danger. You all would have been swept away if not for that person. Please please, don’t park on a beach.
Rule of thumb: If you’re on sand, you’re not on solid land. Sand is made from the tide over time, so don’t risk it. Glad you and your van were not harmed!
live and learn i hope. they werent the only ones doing it and so there was that group complacency going on. they all helped each other out and all learned their lesson so all's well that ends well i'd say
@@mexiguero646 Yeah because you don't live in a van, Mexico's highway at night are very dangerous and in that part of the country right now there's cartel war between Cartel de Juárez, Cartel de Sinaloa y CJNG, go home yankee or learn about the violence we are forced to live as normal born and raised mexicans, you're not a tourist anymore 💀
@MexiGuero I guess you haven't heard the news and you live in a good place. Just take a look, because depending on where you are, is how things can go
Yes!! I lived in Utah as a kid and we drove on the salt flats in our own car once. Everything. Rusted. A tip for anyone wanting to drive on the salt flats: get a rental, or know how to throughly clean all that salt away
@@ballisticbee6001 cars are more rust resistant but they are still prone to rust. This is why I always pressure wash the undercarriage and wheel Wells of my car
@@CL4SSiCS might be rust resistant, but when you have salt or salt water coating the entire undercarriage, it's only a matter of time until rust forms.
Man you gotta be careful driving a van in Mexico. As a Mexican, driving a van in a cartel-controlled zone can be extremely dangerous. Not just because of that beach situation, but also the current cartel situation is not seeming to get better. Be safe out there y’all.
Excuse the military men at that particular check point. It is more common to have them throughly inspect as you travel North because drugs come in from the south on the route you were
i have never been to mexico or dealt with military check points... but to me.. this looks like it was just made up and could be a scam. it was just cones and men dressed in uniforms. that scares me.
Probably, but, come on, we know it's mainly because government do not like immigrants. Also beware of any military men, they don't protect people, they protect the government, they tend to abuse of their power, know your rights while traveling in Mexico
I would not have admitted to being so daft as to set up camp on sand in a tidal zone, but hopefully your post will save other vanners from what could have been a fatal error.
I live on the border in Nogales Arizona and can say with total certainty that you're crazy to be driving around Baja like you do. I have two friends that used to winter out in San Carlos and they poo pooded the violence threat as an over reaction until several years ago there was a rival gang shoot out in the parking lot of their condo while they were on the veranda having breakfast. They saw the whole thing including people being killed. They don't go there anymore. Maui is their new wintering hangout. This is just one of dozens of bad to very very bad situations that happen in Mexico. To be fair, it's safer now than it was in the past, but if some criminal wants your van he'll probably get it.
You are very lucky someone called you to notify you of the tide coming in, otherwise it could have been much worse. Be very careful in the future where you park
I've flown to Mexico and driven into Mexico. True, it was super easy in the 90's but my point above was.... If THAT'S your most horrible nightmare come true, then you ain't seen nothing yet. 😂 All that was, was an inconvenience. And I bet you won't park your van on the edge of a beach ever again 😂
Can’t help but think, surely a little bit of research BEFORE parking on very flat land next to the ocean, might be a wise thing when travelling areas you’ve never been to before?
It’s such an amazing community. It’s awesome that everyone stayed and helped each other, I couldn’t imagine most of the people I know doing that for strangers
So sorry you had to go through this! Water will actually move a very far distance over flat land so even though you were far from the coastline at the time, it doesn't take much to bring it up to you. 😔
You ever actually try and use them? I have, and they are terrible. I thought "great idea" got them, tested them in mud, snow, and ice and in all case they effectively did nothing...
They tore apart the van because when someone’s traveling back up north they usually take drugs with them not all of the time but I guess that area is commonly used for drug trafficking and or other illegal things Also learn the why they do the things you couldn’t have gone down there and expect them to not do searches
Lol you only get kidnapped if your a idiot. Such as driving at night, or getting drunk in public. Take some brain to move around mexico. Some balls help too.
The military checkpoint thing is me every time I go to Canada. I bring a novel to read for the 70 minutes it takes for them to tear my car apart and search my cell phone. After the 5th time of them asking ‘are you sure you’re not bringing in any gifts for friends?’ I wonder if safety is more important to them or bringing up the customs duties.
I've never had anything "tore apart," nor has my cell beens searched. This is our side and the Canadians. I don't know where you're crossing at but if this actually happened then you need to get a hold of DoD and let them know your being illegally searched. We have never done this to anyone when I pulled border security, ever.
they were hinting around to see if you had any gifts for them, to make your detention and search go quicker, it does if you bring them gifts (they prefer cash)
Something very similar happened to me once, me and my two dogs parked on the beach, we woke up to our RV being knee-deep into the water and Cloveyy barking. Took us 5 hours to get rescued. Moral of the story: never park on the beach
Do you have any clue how many white people die or vanish in Mexico? I’ve been down there many times. With Mexicans. Do you know what the Mexican say? Never ever come down here without other Mexicans. The odds of those two getting killed, or held for Ransom, or kill him and rape her and sell her into sex trafficking or extremely high! This is Mexico, not Canada. It’s almost suicide.
Please be careful in Mexico. Especially in Tijuana. Share your location continuously with family and friends. Set your phone up for SOS, place a tracker in your van, and share the access with your parents. Additionally, keep a tracker on you if you can and keep it on good hiding(undergarments, shoes, socks). Don't mean to scare you, but it's reality.
What! No its nothing like that in Mexico, unless your a idiot and you want drama. Mexico is not a dangerous place at all just mind your business and keep moving.
omg yes my exact thoughts cause ppl that are out to get victims are always waiting for the opportunity and stalking areas it's not just a spure of the moment with real bad ppl.
I mean, im from TJ, and as long as youre not being an idiot to peopleC you will be fine, avoid dangerous places(as a tourist you wont be in one so all good) and yeah pretty much be safe like in any place, and do share your location :)
or dont go to mexico? i dont get the revenge of the gringo crusades that whites are on, you lost america and you will never "takeover" mexico, mexicans won they out number whites and run california just give it up and go to brazil
Tie rope around the back tires through the rim to act as temporary tire chains. About four on each tire. 1/2 inch rope works fairly well. Oh yeah, make sure you have clearance between the brakes and the rim. So the rope doesn't interfere.
@@DTTWOPP I was thinking the same thing. This was absolutely not a smart move at all. They were just asking for trouble and they should've expected the military to search them when they're so close to a border where human and drug trafficking happens literally every second
@@tdbla98 yo i swear the most delusional people are in this comment section. Its so crazy. A bunch of people validating bullshit its fuckin bizarro world
Always a good idea to be aware of what the tide levels are going to be where you are. Probably got caught in what is called a King tide. Happens a couple times a year. Lots of on-line resources for daily tide info.
They’d have had more time to research had they got there earlier. They said in the video they got there and immediately started cooking. Overwhelmed and scared people don’t always think rationally. There was no need for such a passive aggressive response, you’re not the only person aware how water works. They’ve been doing this a while. 😒
@@kirstybrown1185 had they had an ounce of sense they wouldn't have parked on a beach then been surprised that there's military checkpoints in a country ravaged by cartels. They might have been doing this for a while but they did something incredibly dangerous. You're being quite passive aggressive yourself
The sand before was relatively firm and smoothed, barely had any prints in it, but a wave pattern instead. Pretty easy to see that it gets flooded during high tide if you know what to look for. That wasn't a spring tide, that was just the regular tide.
They legitimately didnt go thru anything….it takes hours for the tide to fully rise. This was just sheer negligence and ignorance from deciding ur going to camp on the beach without checking a tide chart
I bet that girl in her SUV is so so grateful you and others were around to help!! At first I had thought “well why didn’t they drive a little further north before stopping for the night but it was divine intervention that you were there to help. Go glad you are all okay, that is terrifying for sure
I hope you guys are aware that anytime your on soft sand and get stuck. Always air down your tires, and sometimes that means airing down to 15-20psi for each tire. Depending on how heavy your vehicle is and it’s load.
Here's a trick to keep in mind. Unless your van is equipped with a limited slip differential, to stop spinning one wheel, use your E-brake to slow down the spinning wheel. As that wheel slows, without reducing the power applied by the engine, the differential will increase the power to the other wheel. That's why it's called a differential... difference in speed allows the van to turn with the power is applied to the faster turning wheel, which is great, except when that wheel has lost traction. Slowly but firmly apply the rear parking brake or even the foot brake to slow or stop the spinning wheel and the power will go to the other wheel, allowing you to drive out of your predicament.
Dude they’re white and tourists, they don’t touch these people because they bring in money , if it was a fellow Mexican on the other hand it would be different
Please be safe when you’re driving down the roads in Mexico. I’m from Sinaloa, cartel country and if you drive down a wrong road it won’t be military stopping you. If you don’t give them money or they think you’re someone else, they will kill you. This is not a joke. I’ve had family members killed for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes, members as in plural because it’s happened multiple times over the years. So please be careful!
I'm Mexican, living in Mexico. For the love of god don't EVER live in a van in Mexico again. Don't stay overnight in places that are solitary, don't stay on the road. There are many narcos and thieves on the roads, especially at night . They disappear travellers every day (from truckers to illegal immigrants to tourists). I don't drive at night in state freeways, even if I have to travel across states I wait until morning and stay at hotels. That's how bad it is. You guys and your adorable kitty don't want to end up as another statistic just for a cute vlog. Just go back to America and keep trekking over there, just be careful of remote areas as well
So happy you all are doing OK now!!!! Just wanted to let you all know that I really enjoy your content and I love both Bean and Sprout , they are just the cutest cats OMG! Thanks for sharing your vanlife with us all😊🤗😊🤗😊!!!
Ugh. Yes, this happens in San Diego sometimes, as many homeless people park on the beach, without realizing the tide pattern. It's not unknown. Sorry for all the digging.
I have been to many other countries. Mexico included and right now I would not travel to Mexico. The check points are all you need to know. I'm happy you're all safe.
It’d probably be a good idea to have 4wd if possible or at least some All-Terrain or even Mud-Terrain tires if your going through rough roads, super cool clip tho, keep on keeping on 🤘
I think they make their money through CZcams, Patreon, etc. I still don't know how all these people living in vans, cars, and campers posting videos on CZcams can manage to pay their bills for more than a few weeks.
well what the hell did you think? don't you think more people will be doing it if they thought it was a great idea to go to Mexico, a place you can't even drink the safely
You two are braver than brave!!! We use to stay in Ensenada n it was quite different. We never went to the beach at night! The crime rate was unbelievable!
One thing that helps go through the military checkpoints is to offer them something to drink . Like a soda or something. On my trip down Baja California going to San Felipe we easily went through after offering them drinks
That is naive of you and terrible advice for others. Mex border patrol don’t play. You offering them a can of Red Bull or a bottle of water would not have mattered even slightly if they thought you were transporting drugs, weapons, or humans. You’d still be rotting in a Mexican prison if that was the case.
You all are so very lucky that someone woke you up to tell you that you were in danger. You all would have been swept away if not for that person. Please please, don’t park on a beach.
Yeah they were driving around in a nice kitted out van in Mexico and the worst thing that happened was them parking below the tide line
@@ofallnames ?
@@ofallnames I mean that could’ve ended up damaging their Van & they quite literally live in it so yeah I’m sure that’d be pretty scary & stressful.
I have no idea why they would even risk it. Sand is soft, it’s a given there’s a possibility of getting stuck. Just don’t do it
Yeah, why in the world would you park on a beach even if you know the tide predictions... you can never be too safe
Rule of thumb: If you’re on sand, you’re not on solid land. Sand is made from the tide over time, so don’t risk it. Glad you and your van were not harmed!
Very good analogy, coming from a water rescue firefighter!
I used. To camp on the beach all the time. You just look up the tide height for that night it's not difficult
@@OMGshinyobject Thankyou for using that mushy thing in your cranium, its sad to see so many people simply not using it anymore.
They're stupid, they hate society and don't want to follow rules, that means putting themselves in stupid situations and never learning.
Tide does not care about distance. Only elevation. A 1 ft tide could travel for 10 miles if there is only 1 ft elevation change in that 10 miles.
The literal definition of situational unawareness
live and learn i hope. they werent the only ones doing it and so there was that group complacency going on. they all helped each other out and all learned their lesson so all's well that ends well i'd say
My thing why the hell you in Mexico were whatever can happen 😂. There are places just like that in the us you’d be way safer
No cap
hey, somebody is going to get snatched up by the cartels; might as well be the folks who don't seem to mind (?)
Yeah like what?! How could you go to sleep without knowing for sure that being parked there was safe?
if that's the scariest thing to happen to you in Mexico, take it as a sign.
I live in mexico life is paradise here
@@mexiguero646 Yeah because you don't live in a van, Mexico's highway at night are very dangerous and in that part of the country right now there's cartel war between Cartel de Juárez, Cartel de Sinaloa y CJNG, go home yankee or learn about the violence we are forced to live as normal born and raised mexicans, you're not a tourist anymore 💀
@MexiGuero I guess you haven't heard the news and you live in a good place. Just take a look, because depending on where you are, is how things can go
A sign that Mexico is a safe and beautiful place the vast majority of instances 🇲🇽❤
@avocado that's the issue, too many people are on the news lol We out here living life.
Thank you for helping someone in need! Hope the universe gives it back to you guys
God may supply the blessing!
Dido, it can be so easy to leave people behind. You did a great job and I hope you take some down time soon to feel safer again ❤❤❤
The universe never mistakes
you mean god?
*jesus
Make sure to wash your van well bc the salt water will do absolute next level carnage
Especially the undercarriage.
Yes!! I lived in Utah as a kid and we drove on the salt flats in our own car once. Everything. Rusted.
A tip for anyone wanting to drive on the salt flats: get a rental, or know how to throughly clean all that salt away
I lived in Florida, Daytona and when I came home up north, as my car got older, I had a hole in floor board right under my feet.
@@ballisticbee6001 cars are more rust resistant but they are still prone to rust. This is why I always pressure wash the undercarriage and wheel Wells of my car
@@CL4SSiCS might be rust resistant, but when you have salt or salt water coating the entire undercarriage, it's only a matter of time until rust forms.
Man you gotta be careful driving a van in Mexico. As a Mexican, driving a van in a cartel-controlled zone can be extremely dangerous. Not just because of that beach situation, but also the current cartel situation is not seeming to get better. Be safe out there y’all.
Bruh they’re white they don’t know better they live in a world of privilege where everything is fine
Lots of rural California is cartel controlled now. They are just more open about it in Mexico. And Baja Sur is not really a drug route.
Baja Sur is most definitely still a drug route.
I agree. Just because they got out of there without anything awful happening does not mean that they made a wise choice.
@@unclefester6501now days, danger is everywhere.
Noted, don’t park on water. Thanks friends.
Excuse the military men at that particular check point. It is more common to have them throughly inspect as you travel North because drugs come in from the south on the route you were
i have never been to mexico or dealt with military check points... but to me.. this looks like it was just made up and could be a scam. it was just cones and men dressed in uniforms. that scares me.
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Probably, but, come on, we know it's mainly because government do not like immigrants. Also beware of any military men, they don't protect people, they protect the government, they tend to abuse of their power, know your rights while traveling in Mexico
@@mushybee8272 ✨yes✨
They should have extorted them for their cameras
I would not have admitted to being so daft as to set up camp on sand in a tidal zone, but hopefully your post will save other vanners from what could have been a fatal error.
Well what else would you expect from someone preaching about van life? looks like par for the course to me
People who live in vans for internet fame aren't the smartest unfortunately
So you are not an honest person? Not surprised
you can't live a life woth zero mistakes, no matter how smart you think you are sitting behind your computer
I live on the border in Nogales Arizona and can say with total certainty that you're crazy to be driving around Baja like you do. I have two friends that used to winter out in San Carlos and they poo pooded the violence threat as an over reaction until several years ago there was a rival gang shoot out in the parking lot of their condo while they were on the veranda having breakfast. They saw the whole thing including people being killed. They don't go there anymore. Maui is their new wintering hangout. This is just one of dozens of bad to very very bad situations that happen in Mexico. To be fair, it's safer now than it was in the past, but if some criminal wants your van he'll probably get it.
A situation they could have seen in America too 🤷..
The US State Department has issued a warning to Spring Breakers not to go to Mexico.
They should issue it for many cities in th e US.
Yeah maybe the tide is hurting them 😆
Stop being naive. Mexico is great
If you listened to US travel advisories you’d be able to go to like 3 countries lmao
@@cjj3229 some countries do.
You are very lucky someone called you to notify you of the tide coming in, otherwise it could have been much worse. Be very careful in the future where you park
The fact that you all helped the other people who were stuck is so kind.
They always check you more when you’re leaving . I’m surprised they didn’t accuse you of something so you could pay for it there.
That's the military not the cops. They are more understanding.
If that was your worst day in Mexico. I'd say that's pretty damn good considering.
And THAT'S what happens when you decide to intentionally live in your van in Mexico and intentionally park on a sandy beach 🤦🏻♂️
It’s a check point lmao that can happen anywhere due to any probable cause. It’s not like they were asking them for money
Better to have check points than not am I right
A lot worse could have happened
I've flown to Mexico and driven into Mexico. True, it was super easy in the 90's but my point above was.... If THAT'S your most horrible nightmare come true, then you ain't seen nothing yet. 😂 All that was, was an inconvenience. And I bet you won't park your van on the edge of a beach ever again 😂
“Ate breakfast, car got stuck” - this is worthy of a video because…? 😅
Can’t help but think, surely a little bit of research BEFORE parking on very flat land next to the ocean, might be a wise thing when travelling areas you’ve never been to before?
they live in a 30 year old van and we’re in mexico how smart do you think they are?
@@MrComradebuttons hell yeah
Bro, cut them some slack. They are millennials.
@@Nessal83 well said
@@Nessal83 that means they are 30!plus, grownup people
It’s such an amazing community. It’s awesome that everyone stayed and helped each other, I couldn’t imagine most of the people I know doing that for strangers
Yall need to check the land when parking by the beach. The ocean are known to come out for miles in someplace
So sorry you had to go through this! Water will actually move a very far distance over flat land so even though you were far from the coastline at the time, it doesn't take much to bring it up to you. 😔
derrrrrrr
Watch high tide an feet before parking on a beach
Lmfao
Yeah, it's pretty easy to spot where high water marks are.
Park a few feet above that (above, not past; vertical distance is the key)
Why are you sad? They made a stupid decision. Hopefully they learned their lesson which was obvious from the start. Don't park on the beach.
Y’all should pick up some traction recovery boards. Plastic boards you slide under the tires if you get stuck in snow/sand. Cost about $80
This should have more likes so they can see it.
@@13lilsykos just don't be stupid and park on something solid. ffs people start using your brain.
They shouldn't park on the beach to start with, but yeah these boards are a life saver.
Exactly 👊
You ever actually try and use them? I have, and they are terrible. I thought "great idea" got them, tested them in mud, snow, and ice and in all case they effectively did nothing...
at least the soldiers weren't wearing tennis shoes lol
I cannot imagine living in a van without a mini bathroom.
They tore apart the van because when someone’s traveling back up north they usually take drugs with them not all of the time but I guess that area is commonly used for drug trafficking and or other illegal things
Also learn the why they do the things you couldn’t have gone down there and expect them to not do searches
I find it so ironic that they do that yet it's known as one of the most drug dealing countries in the world
@@itoo3654 different ways to deal the drugs
I’m so glad you helped a fellow traveler! It’s all part of the adventure!
Another piece of advice would be don't travel in Mexico Unless you stay on the resort. don't want to get kidnapped
Lol you only get kidnapped if your a idiot. Such as driving at night, or getting drunk in public. Take some brain to move around mexico. Some balls help too.
i pray and hope that you stay safe and make your dreams come true without anymore danger
The military checkpoint thing is me every time I go to Canada. I bring a novel to read for the 70 minutes it takes for them to tear my car apart and search my cell phone. After the 5th time of them asking ‘are you sure you’re not bringing in any gifts for friends?’ I wonder if safety is more important to them or bringing up the customs duties.
I've never had anything "tore apart," nor has my cell beens searched. This is our side and the Canadians. I don't know where you're crossing at but if this actually happened then you need to get a hold of DoD and let them know your being illegally searched. We have never done this to anyone when I pulled border security, ever.
they were hinting around to see if you had any gifts for them, to make your detention and search go quicker, it does if you bring them gifts (they prefer cash)
Why they checking your phone? Must be a canada thing?
Similar experience crossing the border into Canada in a semi truck
Mexico is NOT Canada. Cartels don't run rampant in Canada.
So sorry this happened , I love you guys and so happy you made it out safe.
Something very similar happened to me once, me and my two dogs parked on the beach, we woke up to our RV being knee-deep into the water and Cloveyy barking. Took us 5 hours to get rescued.
Moral of the story: never park on the beach
Love seeing the struggles, did you know the oceans have tides?
I hate the internet. If this is scary you have not lived life
my van got stuck, so scary lmao
Usually I'd agree these van youtubers are annoying but imagine if your house got stuck in the mud and was about to be washed away lmao
Do you have any clue how many white people die or vanish in Mexico? I’ve been down there many times. With Mexicans. Do you know what the Mexican say? Never ever come down here without other Mexicans. The odds of those two getting killed, or held for Ransom, or kill him and rape her and sell her into sex trafficking or extremely high! This is Mexico, not Canada. It’s almost suicide.
@@justicetherott2509 I was born in Mexico. I know. God bless America
@@horsedark Ok. Also God Bless Mexico.
Please be careful in Mexico. Especially in Tijuana. Share your location continuously with family and friends. Set your phone up for SOS, place a tracker in your van, and share the access with your parents. Additionally, keep a tracker on you if you can and keep it on good hiding(undergarments, shoes, socks). Don't mean to scare you, but it's reality.
What! No its nothing like that in Mexico, unless your a idiot and you want drama. Mexico is not a dangerous place at all just mind your business and keep moving.
omg yes my exact thoughts cause ppl that are out to get victims are always waiting for the opportunity and stalking areas it's not just a spure of the moment with real bad ppl.
All of your suggestions are spot on! Hopefully, they will put them ALL to good use. Immediately.
I mean, im from TJ, and as long as youre not being an idiot to peopleC you will be fine, avoid dangerous places(as a tourist you wont be in one so all good) and yeah pretty much be safe like in any place, and do share your location :)
or dont go to mexico? i dont get the revenge of the gringo crusades that whites are on, you lost america and you will never "takeover" mexico, mexicans won they out number whites and run california just give it up and go to brazil
Tie rope around the back tires through the rim to act as temporary tire chains. About four on each tire. 1/2 inch rope works fairly well. Oh yeah, make sure you have clearance between the brakes and the rim. So the rope doesn't interfere.
Dont forget to take all your fellow van lifers home with you. Please. The mess left behind in Baja is horrendous
Y'all are lucky if you traveled the Baja and this is the only bad thing that happened.
That Mr. Ballen story is rent free in my brain just hearing this
Crazy being in Mexico to begin with. You can disappear without a trace with drug cartels and corrupt police everywhere.
Glad you got home safely.
Mexico really isn't that dangerous don't believe everything in the news
It is the scariest, but you stayed to help the others. Thats so admirable of you. Welcome your rest
The scariest? Its called high tide and happens daily on the beach. These people are just idiots
Verry sorry, Happy you two are okay!
Traveling thru Mexico without worries 😂 is like running naked thru a wolf den
Gotta be build with thick skin lol Some people weren't meant for it.
Cover in blood😂😂😂😂
Wow. You are right. That was a very scary day. I am glad that you all were ok including my everyone that you helped.
So scary!! I can't believe they actually checked you at a checkpoint of all things. Crazy that happened to you....
It's part of the process?? That's reason why they are there, like????? Why are you so surprised???
that's literally part of the process? that's why check points exist????
@@liliveliz4153 it's sarcasm.
@@MrsBestiaAzul you missed the sarcasm
So many low iq decisions lead to this day. So avoidable 😂😂 🤦🏻♂️
I guess it makes for good views 🥸
As a Colombian person who’s country went through the exact same thing Mexico is currently going through, this is incredibly stupid.
Isnt it hilarious how theyre looking for sympathy for surviving high tide while in a car on the beach🤦♂️🤦♂️🤣
@@DTTWOPP I was thinking the same thing. This was absolutely not a smart move at all. They were just asking for trouble and they should've expected the military to search them when they're so close to a border where human and drug trafficking happens literally every second
@@tdbla98 yo i swear the most delusional people are in this comment section. Its so crazy. A bunch of people validating bullshit its fuckin bizarro world
Star Shopping casually plays in the background
✨Star Shopping✨
Always a good idea to be aware of what the tide levels are going to be where you are. Probably got caught in what is called a King tide. Happens a couple times a year. Lots of on-line resources for daily tide info.
They’d have had more time to research had they got there earlier. They said in the video they got there and immediately started cooking. Overwhelmed and scared people don’t always think rationally. There was no need for such a passive aggressive response, you’re not the only person aware how water works. They’ve been doing this a while. 😒
@@kirstybrown1185 had they had an ounce of sense they wouldn't have parked on a beach then been surprised that there's military checkpoints in a country ravaged by cartels. They might have been doing this for a while but they did something incredibly dangerous. You're being quite passive aggressive yourself
The sand before was relatively firm and smoothed, barely had any prints in it, but a wave pattern instead. Pretty easy to see that it gets flooded during high tide if you know what to look for. That wasn't a spring tide, that was just the regular tide.
I’m sorry you went through this. You shined in a terrible moment. ❤
They legitimately didnt go thru anything….it takes hours for the tide to fully rise. This was just sheer negligence and ignorance from deciding ur going to camp on the beach without checking a tide chart
Went through what? Jesus this generation is soft.
Fun fact, tides as a normal range can be a 5-6 metre change and much much more during a spring or king tide
I know you had a hard time but that’s kind of you to go help people when your down!
It ain't all puppy dogs and rainbows! Appreciate you guys keeping it real.
I bet that girl in her SUV is so so grateful you and others were around to help!! At first I had thought “well why didn’t they drive a little further north before stopping for the night but it was divine intervention that you were there to help. Go glad you are all okay, that is terrifying for sure
So many low iq decisions lead to this day. So avoidable 😂😂 🤦🏻♂️
I guess it makes for good views 🥸
By helping those people you will be blessed. Keep the love alive!😊
I love the notes to start shopping playing in the back ground. Safe travels !
Ima be honest a lotta this just sounds like its your fault😐
I hope you guys are aware that anytime your on soft sand and get stuck. Always air down your tires, and sometimes that means airing down to 15-20psi for each tire. Depending on how heavy your vehicle is and it’s load.
I saw the checkpoint and immediately thought it was gonna be a cartel robbery they got involved in.
Lucky that no one from the Cartels didn't get a hold of you!
Glad you got some cat cuddles to reduce that stress and blood pressure. Jeez. What a horrible day.
Glad it was a helpful "wake-up" call. And not soldiers or robbers.
Wow, what a hard day…
Here's a trick to keep in mind. Unless your van is equipped with a limited slip differential, to stop spinning one wheel, use your E-brake to slow down the spinning wheel. As that wheel slows, without reducing the power applied by the engine, the differential will increase the power to the other wheel. That's why it's called a differential... difference in speed allows the van to turn with the power is applied to the faster turning wheel, which is great, except when that wheel has lost traction. Slowly but firmly apply the rear parking brake or even the foot brake to slow or stop the spinning wheel and the power will go to the other wheel, allowing you to drive out of your predicament.
Nice to know I'm not the only one to use the ghetto locker trick. Traction boards can be very helpful too.
God bless you guys! Helping others even when you had a stressful day yourself
Rich people live so much different than average folks
You guys are very brave! I'm Mexican and I would never do that kind of a trip in Mexico. Good luck and stay safe.
Dude they’re white and tourists, they don’t touch these people because they bring in money , if it was a fellow Mexican on the other hand it would be different
Alternative word for brave, '"stupid"
Please be safe when you’re driving down the roads in Mexico. I’m from Sinaloa, cartel country and if you drive down a wrong road it won’t be military stopping you. If you don’t give them money or they think you’re someone else, they will kill you. This is not a joke. I’ve had family members killed for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Yes, members as in plural because it’s happened multiple times over the years. So please be careful!
No worries, hippies are immune to danger.✌🏼😃✌🏼
rule of thumb you're lucky you have your life and you're not dead look around you
Glad you made it out and could help others do the same :)
Lol you can always tell the rookies at the lake when you wake up in the morning and see the beached boats
I'm Mexican, living in Mexico.
For the love of god don't EVER live in a van in Mexico again. Don't stay overnight in places that are solitary, don't stay on the road. There are many narcos and thieves on the roads, especially at night . They disappear travellers every day (from truckers to illegal immigrants to tourists).
I don't drive at night in state freeways, even if I have to travel across states I wait until morning and stay at hotels. That's how bad it is.
You guys and your adorable kitty don't want to end up as another statistic just for a cute vlog.
Just go back to America and keep trekking over there, just be careful of remote areas as well
So happy you all are doing OK now!!!! Just wanted to let you all know that I really enjoy your content and I love both Bean and Sprout , they are just the cutest cats OMG! Thanks for sharing your vanlife with us all😊🤗😊🤗😊!!!
Yup,this is why I'm traveling just the states
ALWAYS ARMED, LOVE.
The tied is determined by the weather, the moon and stars. Best way is to always look at the weather
The “tied”? 😂😂. PS “the stars” other than ours (the “sun”) don’t have anything to do with tides on earth. The moon… Yes… weather…. Yes.
Mexico is a beautiful country
It's like, not knowing, by not studying where your are or going, should be surprised of the possibility of negative results.
Your husband is a soldier 😂😂😂😂😂😂on my life
Glad you’re fine. Glad you helped out a stranger.
If this was the worst day, it sounds like an incredible trip...
Darwin award winners right there
"knee deep water" - shows water at ankle level
never ever ever park on a beach! you never know! and the tide coming in can be more than just a pain, it can kill people so easily! so glad you're ok
Stay safe you two (and kitties)! Just found your channel now but subscribed for the journey.
In my country is completely forbidden to park in the beach, to not damage it.
Ugh. Yes, this happens in San Diego sometimes, as many homeless people park on the beach, without realizing the tide pattern. It's not unknown. Sorry for all the digging.
I have been to many other countries. Mexico included and right now I would not travel to Mexico. The check points are all you need to know. I'm happy you're all safe.
It’d probably be a good idea to have 4wd if possible or at least some All-Terrain or even Mud-Terrain tires if your going through rough roads, super cool clip tho, keep on keeping on 🤘
These “free spirits” are up for the Darwin award lol
Sounds like a highschool presentation 😂
Must be nice to be unemployed and have daddy’s credit card.
I think they make their money through CZcams, Patreon, etc. I still don't know how all these people living in vans, cars, and campers posting videos on CZcams can manage to pay their bills for more than a few weeks.
Sometimes a bad situation is meant for good. If you hadn’t been delayed, you may not have been there to help that other person.
well what the hell did you think? don't you think more people will be doing it if they thought it was a great idea to go to Mexico, a place you can't even drink the safely
Wow,that's scary glad you helped other people,glad you got out
Playing Russian roulette. It’s only a matter of time.
You two are braver than brave!!! We use to stay in Ensenada n it was quite different. We never went to the beach at night! The crime rate was unbelievable!
One thing that helps go through the military checkpoints is to offer them something to drink . Like a soda or something. On my trip down Baja California going to San Felipe we easily went through after offering them drinks
That is naive of you and terrible advice for others. Mex border patrol don’t play. You offering them a can of Red Bull or a bottle of water would not have mattered even slightly if they thought you were transporting drugs, weapons, or humans. You’d still be rotting in a Mexican prison if that was the case.
the kitty was jus chillin lol
Yikes!! Chalk it up to another adventure and safe travels to everyone on the road!!❤
If that was the scariest time so far you guys must be having a grand old time.
Well, they are being careful lmfao