Solo SUV Camping: Extra Storage Setup | THULE MOTION 3 XL Rooftop Cargo Box

Rooftop storage is a camping essential for keeping my SUV sleeping & cooking area clutter-free and organized. I say goodbye to the old Yakima Skybox & find the perfect solution while on a trip through Central Oregon. I share how I chose the right cargo box for solo camping, and what it’s like using a box I can actually reach and open on my own. (Not Sponsored, Not a Paid Promotion)
Intro: 00-0:31
Goodbye Yakima Skybox: 0:32-2:17
Choosing a Replacement: 2:18- 3:21
RacknRoll: 3:22-4:08
Thule Tour: 4:16-8:24
Thule How to: 8:25-10:59
Coming Next: 11:00-12:00
📍 Featured location: RacknRoll in Bend, Oregon
🛠️ Gear upgrade: Thule Motion 3 XL Rooftop Cargo Box
🚙 Camping setup: Solo SUV camping in a Honda Pilot
💡 Topics covered: car camping storage, rooftop box pros and cons, camping solo, gear for solo travelers
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Hi! I'm Jody - and this is my journey.

Suddenly Solo: I'm learning to love life again and find joy in the journey after the sudden loss of my husband, camping & adventure buddy.

With over 40 years of camping experience, I'm keeping his memory alive by continuing our outdoor adventures; while enjoying camping, birdwatching, along with all the beauty and healing powers of nature. I'm sharing it all here as I figure out how to navigate life on my own, solo.

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