[Heavy Rain] Van Life by the Blue Sea in Hot Summer | Stealth Car Camping in Niigata no.3

[Heavy Rain] Van Life by the Blue Sea in Hot Summer | Stealth Car Camping in Niigata no.3

If you turn on the subtitles, the text will be displayed here. Niigata Trip #3 The morning time on the fourth day is 7:21. The room temperature is 24.9℃ and the humidity is 65%. The weather is nice today too. The air conditioner was on all the time in the car, so it’s the right temperature. The temperature setting is 25℃, so it feels just right. Today I turned on the air conditioner with BLUETTI, so I’ll check how much it’s gone down. It’s exactly 50%! I got through today with 50% consumption. I’m not charging the sub-battery right now, so I wonder if it’s about 70%? I think the remaining charge is 67%. It’s “charging” now because the sun is out and the solar is on. The solar is just offsetting, so it’s not on very much. I’m using the refrigerator, so I guess I can’t charge it much unless the sun is up. Morning outside check U-chan, you slept a lot! Yes ♪ The car was pretty warm today, but the 25℃ setting is just right! Start preparing breakfastU -chan is buried in the mist for some reasonI’m going to use the toaster today, so I’ll take it out now. Right now, I’m using a portable power source directly connected to the air conditioner, but I think I’ll switch all the lights in the car to a portable power source for now. Switch the power source oncePlug the internal outlet into the portable power sourceThe usual pizza appearsAh , I have a B230 (spare portable power source)! I can charge it with that in the worst case! The B230 is for when I can’t get power!! The portable power source is vibrating really loudlyIt ‘s using a total of 1600W! This is a level that can’t be turned on by the car’s inverterI’m trying to make apple teaIt tasted of black tea and apples, and it was a strange taste! Because it’s apple teaMama ! I want something to wipe it♪ I want something to wipe it♪ Did you want to eat meat buns now? ? ? What? I said I wanted something to wipe it! The toaster is in full useMama , are you going to the pool today? ? She seems to want to play in the waterWhat shall we do? I was thinking of going to the pool if it was raining…but it’s sunny. Do you want to go in anyway? Then maybe the sea? ? But I don’t have any swim rings or anything? ? Plans are always decided in the morning ! So let’s get ready! I’m leaving now, but (to leave) I was idling and it went to 0%, so I’m charging the portable power source. Right now, both BLUETTIs are charging. Even with idling in that state, I think it’s still generating about 20A? I started the inverter with CTEK and am charging each one. The extra 20A feels like charging the sub-battery. I’m leaving now, and I’m going to go to “Yahiko Shrine”. I thought about various plans for today, but… I was looking for where I am now, RV parks, and places I want to visit, and the route and plans didn’t match up well, so I’m going to change my plan to only go to the places I want to go today. So this time I’m going to Yahiko Shrine, and after that I haven’t decided yet, but it depends on the time and weather, but I think I’ll go to “Kakutahama Beach”. Arrived at Yahiko Shrine. Have I been here once? ! I remembered seeing this parking lot from my previous trip to Niigata ! This is my second time! We’re here! U-chan, do you remember? ? I’m sure I don’t remember. Was it like this the last time I came here? ? I don’t think it was here before… I think there was some kind of display. I found a deer . It has antlers like a reindeer! This is a deer! It’s big, what a magnificent antler!! It looks like a reindeer (I’m not a reindeer…) There are birds of all colors! They’re all different kinds! I can do it by myself. This place is big! It’s so hot that I’m taking a break . Oh, there’s a line. I’m going to get a shrine seal and pray . Why do I walk on a ridge to get into the shade? ! Today it depends on the solar charge of this Von-chan . I’m living on the edge today, so there’s no guarantee that I’ll be able to get an RV park in the summer!!! So, what percentage is it charged by solar? 77%! (+2%) But it’s still better than not charging at all . I went to Yahiko Shrine! As I said before, it was a shrine that made me think “I’ve been here before!” However, I hadn’t started my goshuin book the last time I came, so I went back and got a goshuin, so I’m glad I came. I’m heading to the hardware store now … I was going to “Kakutahama Beach” but I didn’t have anything except my swimsuit, so I went to buy other things I need. I arrived at the hardware store and got what I needed . I just bought this and had it inflated! Will Von fit in? I’ll try putting it in a bit, but it somehow fits. Shachi standing upright , motionless. Yes, please put on your seat belt! Let’s go to the beach!! I just went to the Yahiko branch of “Hirasei Home Center”! At this hardware store, I bought a lot of things, including a tent to use at the beach, and also went to the Daiso next door. I also bought a Shachi . When I was waiting in line to pay, the store clerk asked me, “Shall I inflate it?” I’m grateful to the kind clerk. Anyway, off to the beach. It’s amazing, so grand! There are quite a few people, but…there are plenty of parking spaces!! Arrived at Kakutahama Beach. Von-chan parked here, and the sea is right in front of me! It’s a little windy today. Getting ready to go to the beach. The killer whale is still stuck in between us. I changed my clothes and switched the charge on my portable power source. I’m going to the beach now, so I’m charging it with the B230 in the meantime! The B230 is stored at the passenger’s feet, so I’m using that to charge it. It ‘s already at 38%, so it’s recovered quite a bit. I’ll charge it here while I’m playing at the beach, and hope it’s 100% when I get back. It’s time to use the prize I won. It’s a cooler box, so I’ll put some ice in it and take it with me! Is U-chan OK? Yes!! The killer whale’s presence is amazing. Only U-chan is ready. The wind is getting stronger… U-chan… is afraid of the sea and doesn’t do anything (the wind was strong and the waves were strong) I’ll just play a little and go home . I’ll wash my feet from here. The shower will last like this. Convenient for swimming in the sea . Packed up and changed clothes (without going into the sea). Unused life jacket . I’m hungry. Maybe I ‘ll have some cup noodles. lol. I was charging my portable power source during this time, but how much was it charged? It’s 99%! ! It’s already full, so I’ll take the B230. I’ll have lunch . The wind will blow through like this! There’s no one around, the beach house side around my house was quite crowded , but there’s no one in the parking lot at the beach! On the contrary, it might be a hidden spot! Did you charge it up already? (After charging) I think the B230 still had about 2 memory points left. The main battery is now charging at 84%. The solar power came in quite well, so it’s up to 84%. If you keep driving without charging with the inverter, the CTEK will be at full throttle, so it will be 100% in no time! It’s better to stock up on instant noodles! For times like this. Thank you for instant noodles . How about Belgian waffles! Delicious♪ (The announcement said that the waves were strong, so be careful of them) I read reviews saying that the waves were calm, but they weren’t calm at all. I had a separate stomach for dessert . Even my dad and I get fat from eating ice cream after eating ramen. Only my dad eats chocolate mint in my house . Today’s question is, what kind of ice cream do you prefer in Super Cup? I look forward to your comments. I just went to “Kakutahama Beach”! It was a nice day for the beach, but there was a broadcast saying that the wind was stronger than usual, so it seems like it was a windy day. After that, we went to the beach for a little over an hour, and then took a break and had lunch in the car. I was thinking of going to the hot springs first, but it seems like there is a liquor store that caught my eye nearby, so I’ll go back and go to the liquor store. I arrived at the liquor store I was interested in and got some local sake . I think it’s a liquor store called “Hasegawaya”? There were quite a variety of alcohol. There was also wine, whiskey, shochu, and craft beer. I’m thinking of taking a bath at “Temari no Yu” at the roadside station Kunikami. I’ll hurry! I’ve just come back to “Temari no Yu”. I went to the beach so I wanted to go to the hot springs as soon as possible. I’m running out of time… I’ll travel about 25km from now and call it a day. The sub-battery is at 85%, so I hope it will reach 100% in 30 minutes. If that happens, both the Buru Buru and the sub-battery will be at 100%, so I’ll be invincible again . Maybe because it’s sunset time, the sky is beautiful. After this, I will cross a bridge, which is probably the most beautiful place. There was almost no rain here, so the river is also very beautiful. I ‘ve arrived at my destination , so I’m going to get ready now. The room temperature is 27.7℃, and it’s because I turned off the engine, but the room feels hot. I’m thinking of turning on the air conditioner to cool it down, but… the sub-battery is not as charged as I thought it would be, at 89%. The Buru Buru (portable power source) is at 99%, so I think I’ll use it well. I’m going to use the air conditioner with the sub battery for now, and switch it to vibrating before I go to bed. When switching, I will use it as a power source for the air conditioner alone, just like yesterday. Start the air conditioner. Set it to 25°C. (Air conditioner setting temperature) I think it’s cool even at 25°C. How was this trip? It was fun! What was the most fun? The aquarium was fun because there were no big crabs (I hate crabs)! I was attacked by Mike Now I’m working Fluffy (Mike) Today’s dinner is “hot pot” again. Yesterday it was tantan, today it’s soy milk. I have to use up all the ingredients today. I put beer on the edge of the refrigerator, so it’s ice cold. This thing (magnetic item) is in the way… (U-chan is looking for a place to stick with a magnet…) I’m going to use up the leftovers today. The octopus (magnetic item) is in the way… U-chan said “Come on” and accepted it, but now it’s in the way? Did I say I was going to eat hot pot and what today? Ah, tofu. Papa wants to do the dishes while he is filming , so please move out of the way . I’m treating the juice from the boiled eggs with a water-absorbing polymer. U-chan’s favorite “sausage with cheese”. The microwave is running for the first time with an inverter powered by a sub-battery. It consumes a lot of power, over 110A. It consumes more power than an air conditioner. I once again realized that microwaves use a lot of power. Let’s turn on the air conditioner after the sausages are done. Today’s meal is soy milk hot pot, sashimi (squid, red sea bream, golden-eyed snapper), strained tofu, sausage with cheese, boiled eggs from Seven-Eleven . The beer I bought at the sake store I went to today was “Fluffy White Beer” and “Pilsner” . I adjusted the air conditioner’s wind direction . Oh , this beer is really “white” . I’m going to toast, so U-chan will take one too. I’ll toast with chopsticks. Cheers! Let’s eat. Even though it’s hot, I’m going to eat “hot pot dishes”. How about cheese sausage? It’s delicious!! We’re going on a little trip tomorrow too, right? ? Tomorrow is the day we go back. Why don’t we go somewhere for a little while? Yeah, let’s go somewhere before we go back. This is the black label sake “Echigoichi” that I bought today. It’s a pure rice daiginjo, and of course it’s a Niigata sake. It’s called Echigo Tsurukame. This is a limited edition, and it was the last one in the store. U-chan, who I bought the bottle opener the other day, brushed his teeth and went to the toilet, and rolled around behind me. He’ll probably fall asleep soon ! Phew! U-chan’s free time has come! Let’s start! Cheers! Hmm? This is sparkling? I thought it was carbonated. Delicious! (I can feel the acidity) This is the kind of sake it is. Maybe it’s fermented? For sure! When I put my ear to the mouth of the bottle, it sounds like carbonated. I’ve found a good sake. I’d like to drink some red snapper sashimi and sake. Yes, it’s delicious! It has a refreshing taste. The tea drinking is amazing . The live started suddenly. Today was also in great shape. The sub-battery has dropped to 71%, so I’ll switch to vibrating the air conditioner only. It’s still 11pm, but I’m sleepy today so I’m going to sleep! The portable power source still has 90%. Good night. It’s 8:05am on the fifth day , the room temperature is 25.3℃ and the humidity is 63%. I woke up around 5am and went back to sleep, so it’s this time now. The air conditioner has been on since last night, so I’ll check the remaining power of the portable power source. It’s 30% (29%). I think it lasted quite a long time. I think I probably used it for more than 10 hours because I switched to the portable power source around 9pm last night, but it was fine. Everyone, it’s morning! Is it sunny today? It’s sunny! It was sunny! I asked for sunny weather yesterday, so it’s really sunny. Preparing breakfast The microwave is powered by the sub-battery and the portable power source is only used for the air conditioner. The air conditioner on the right is powered by a portable power source, and the microwave on the left is powered by a sub-battery. I want to toast it in the microwave … The portable power source is at 19% and the sub-battery is at 59%. This is the first time the sub-battery has been this low, isn’t it? Of course, it’s tough to stay overnight without driving a little and charging while driving. Sudden rain sounds. Rain? I can hear the sound of rain. It always rains on the way there and back. We’ve been relatively blessed with good weather during our trip. U-chan, I’m scared of the rain , not the rain, I’m scared of thunder (sound). It’s started raining quite a bit. Are there rain clouds directly above? The opposite direction is cloudless and sunny. The background music for breakfast is the sound of rain. Papa, will you have this? (Pizza) Mama and U-chan will have Imagawayaki. I’m glad it didn’t rain during our sightseeing. (On the days it rained) It stopped when we went to the hot springs on the first day, but it stopped when we left the hot springs. Papa likes peaches. Now that I’ve finished breakfast, I’ll clean my desk, do the dishes, and relax in my car until the roadside station (Nagaoka Fireworks Museum) opens at 10am and the theater starts at 11am . There’s something like a fireworks version of a planetarium, so I’ll go and check it out. I’m steadily getting ready. However, there’s still some time before it opens, so I’m taking it easy. I’m all set and ready to go. Nagaoka Fireworks Museum I managed to buy the theater ticket. I learned the scale of the Nagaoka fireworks. It’s my first time seeing the “firework launcher” . Apparently this is how fireworks with smiley faces are made. I learned about fireworks. Apparently this is how they’re made. (Mama’s explanation is pretty vague) (When you move in front of this wall, the fireworks will go up in animation) I’m off to watch the theater Shopping and lunch at the roadside station Amazing, local sake tasting? If Mama drives, Papa will drink everything, but at the roadside station, you have to pour your own drinks at lunchtime It’s a style Just a short distance from the Nagaoka Fireworks Museum, there is the Nagaoka Interchange. What is that? It’s like a planetarium where you can watch fireworks. There are two types of videos, one that includes Nagaoka City PR and the other one is just a fireworks display, I think. Because it said it was a digest. What’s interesting about the fireworks museum is that you can see the inside of the fireworks. It’s not often that you can see them, so that’s interesting . And then there’s the big launching tube! It’s rare to see a tube that shoots up a 30cm fireworks, and the first floor is a museum. When I went inside, there was information about the history, and I learned something I didn’t know, or rather, I learned that fireworks are set off with history and meaning in mind, and I thought that was interesting in itself. So that’s all for today’s video. I wonder if my next holiday will be summer vacation? If I can take a long break during the Obon holidays, I’m thinking of going on a little trip, so I hope you’ll look forward to the next video. Bonus: I got stuck in traffic and took refuge in a parking lot . The highway is jammed up , so I gave up on the traffic and took a break. It’s easy to take a break with Von-chan! He’s very interested in the sasa dango, so he takes a nap and heads home. Thank you very much for watching until the end! Please subscribe to the channel, give it a high rating, and follow me on Instagram! See you next time!

A summer camper van journey begins with a sudden downpour.
As we traveled through the heat, there were also beautifully sunny days—perfect for a spontaneous swim in the deep blue waters of the Sea of Japan.
At night, we enjoyed a delicious homemade meal inside our camper, paired with traditional Japanese sake.

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