Van Mods Preparing for ALASKA ROAD TRIP & Mormon Cricket SWARM

📮 Join my mail club The Story Post – monthly snail mail letter, art print, prompt card and more for a slower, more intentional, calmer life. https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/storypost I'm preparing for my Alaska road trip with some van mods to take on those rough Alaska roads and be prepared for the unexpected with a new swing away spare tire hitch, update on the eguard, and grill guard installed by Gordon White of Edge Van Works. Gordon has created a custom eguard and swing away spare tire hitch for the Promaster vans and has become a fixture in our Hymer community for camper van mods and fixes. ★ Gordon White Contact: https://www.EdgeVanWorks.com Phone is: (925) 967-4710 Email is: engineguards@gmail.com He installed grill guard, eguard, swing away spare tire hitch, relocated balmar, reprogrammed solar, and more.. ★Gear used in this video: Ultra Gauge: https://amzn.to/2Et6wdI Instant Pot: https://amzn.to/2PKOWG1 ★ Looking to transition to a full-time nomad, work remotely, and start a business on the road →→ 8 Week Nomad Mentorship Bootcamp: Join →→ https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/8weekbo... ★ Free Mini Course on Expenses & Budgeting for Travel: Get my full annual budget including personal expenses, a budget template for you, learn how to budget for your travels, and tips on saving money in your budget so you can start traveling sooner and live your best life. https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/rvexpen... ★ Tip Jar: https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/tipjar ★ My Favorite Gear & Equipment I Use → All My Gear: https://www.Amazon.com/shop/StoryChasing → Kitchen: Stashers Bags: https://amzn.to/2BXiTQp Vitamix Blender: https://amzn.to/2PMPfQU Travel Berkey Water Filter: https://amzn.to/2RT5oYJ Favorite Instant Pot Accessory PIP: https://amzn.to/2wnDKHr Dash Compact Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/2EsdXDJ Fagor Induction Cooktop: https://amzn.to/2SXjlSQ Induction Cooktop Skillet: https://amzn.to/2SXpiiD Citrus Juicer handheld: https://amzn.to/2CpUtvS Compact Adjustable Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/2T0EUBO Matcha Teaspoon and whisk: https://amzn.to/2PzpMsI Best Coffee/Espresso Maker: https://amzn.to/2BXEx78 No paper coffee filter: https://amzn.to/2BW8cxr → Van Gear: SumoSpring Bumps: https://amzn.to/2D28qD6 SumoSprings Front Coils: https://amzn.to/2CZTyVB Thetford Toilet Seal: https://amzn.to/2WzPT7M → Camera Gear: My main camera Panasonic Lumix: https://amzn.to/2PKRjsz Sigma night lens: https://amzn.to/2N5C64h Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2Kw8bEL Audio Recorder and Mic: https://amzn.to/2DPqrEd Dash Cam/Action Cam: https://amzn.to/2KLndkI Second backup camera: https://amzn.to/2MIKjdy Best bendy flexible tripod: https://amzn.to/2P2D41U My phone wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/2vEd5FP Does it all phone mount, lights, microphone: https://amzn.to/2vC9cBr Favorite omnidirectional camera mic: https://amzn.to/2OWWYey →Travel Gear: Pstyle female urination device: https://amzn.to/2CYyHRq Get unstuck from sand/mud/dirt: https://amzn.to/2MBzpuk weBoost - Can't do without it cell booster: https://amzn.to/2vFAoiw weBoost rust proof antenna to be installed WITH earth magnet mount below (Use coupon code STORYCHASING for 10% off): https://mbsy.co/rbhTd My book for traveling: https://amzn.to/2OxDSe9 ★ Travel Programs Join Xscapers: https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/xscapers Join Harvest Host: https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/harvest... ★ Season 2, Episode 52: The last episode this season from California to Utah ★ How I Got Started Hi, I'm Amber and in May 2017 I started this nomadic journey after selling my house and all my belongings to pursue this crazy dream of living out of my RV full-time and traveling all around North America. After 1 year of traveling, I sold my 26 foot Winnebago Class C RV for a more nimble Class B Hymer Aktiv van. I couldn't have been more excited to continue my second year in a van that allows me to travel to more places and experience more in life. ★ Seasons and Videos to Binge Binge watch each season: http://bit.ly/StoryChasingSeasons Binge Mexico travel: https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/mexicov... ★ National Geographic Quest I'm on a personal quest to accomplish all of National Geographic 300 Scenic Highways & Byways. No time frame, just enjoy the journey and complete all 300. Follow me on my journey and see my stats of completion and travel in each state. https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/nationa... ★ Music Credits: https://www.amberjbaldwin.com/music (You get 2 months free and so do I!) (FTC Disclosures: Some links I've provided I may receive a commission for referring the service or product and as an Amazon Associate/Influencer I earn from qualifying purchases at no charge to you. Any products/services I've referenced are only suggested if I've used and made the cut of "I love it". ) © StoryChasing - Create. Do. Live!