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Thank you! I appreciate it! 🚐

@@simplymejourney998 thank you! I appreciate your support and look forward to taking you along for the journey. 💚

@@lizdc1 thank you! I tried to go the RV financing route for the lower monthly bill for that very reason but my van was a custom build so no RV status for me. ☹️ We have a lot of Revels in CO but I don’t think I’ve seen a Solis. In making that statement, I wasn’t thinking bigger but instead of the lifted custom builds like Drifter or Storyteller who do premium luxury vans or vans for off-roading. I see a bunch of those and Revels here with Owl gear all over them that tell me I’m definitely in a different income bracket. 😂 Love that you’re rocking Winnebago! Are you full-time or part-time?

@@seoness 👋🏾🚐💚

@@fdm2155 thank you so much! 💚

@@MrWeusi thank you for tuning in! I’m looking forward to taking you along. 🚐

@@kapwinng thank you! And, thanks for watching!

@@inspiredtowander Nanci, how did I not know that you camped out of a Toyota van?! Super cool. 😎 I’m pretty leery of the buddy heater to begin with so it will Be used sparingly. I feel like I may risk it with my home electric throw at some point because it’s just too effective. I just need to do a bit more research into why it’s not recommended first. 🤔 Thanks for watching!

@@OutdoorsybyNature Yep, my trusty Toyota Sienna is my camper of choice most of the time! (I also have a travel trailer, but use it less frequently). My van is always 90% ready to go....I usually just add food, and a few things just before heading out. There are several videos on my channel of the easy build I did, and how I can even take my bicycle and my kayak at the same time when I go camping! I frequently go to the Sonoma coast with my van because I love the beach. I have friends I sometimes camp with, but most of my trips are solo. I can so relate to your new van excitement!

@ ahhhh, now that you mention it, I do remember seeing glimpses of your van. Most of the videos of yours that I’ve watched are of you hiking, geo-coaching or train riding, so I forgot. When I panic about this purchase I still go back to pining for that Sienna microcamper! 😍 I think about it every time I catch sight of my Thule roof box that’s in storage or I think about the future cost of repairs. 😫😂

@@OutdoorsybyNature The minivan campers are great....but now you can stand up! That's what I long for in my van! 😳

Thank you! I'm always so grateful for your questions, mostly because I've been geeking out on this stuff for 8+ years. I've owned a Jackery 500 for 4 years. (The one I have is my second one. The 110v plug on my old one was messed up and Jackery replaced it for free under warranty.) I also have a Bluetti AC180, which is just a bigger power station, that I won't bring with me. I'm not an expert but my understanding is that inverters regulate energy coming from power sources like batteries and have ports for you to plug in and power devices. The "bigger" the capacity of the inverter, the bigger the device or appliance you can power. It's why you have to check the wattage on appliances to make sure the inverter you have can handle the initial surge needed to power it. Case in point, the electric blanket I bought pulls 50 watts with an initial surge of 50 (I think). From that, I know that my Jackery 500 can handle the 50w surge and the blanket will drain it in 9-10 hours. It can't handle my 900-watt hot plate or 700-watt rice cooker, though, since it caps out at 500 watts. My van has an Ecoflow power system with a high-capacity inverter that powers all of my outlets, including the ones for my fridge, lights, and air conditioner. It can also jump the van's starter battery (which it's had to do a few times). Also, I have 400 watts of solar on the roof along with a port for shore power (that lets me plug the Ecoflow system into an outlet.) Let me know if you have any other questions!

Cool its sounds like the Ecoflow system in conjunction with the solar panels that you've got is all may need to power the fridge, lights, rice cooker & the blanket on its own. Fantastic! So l'm thinking that maybe you will have the Bluetti for emergency sakes when the Ecoflow may not have the power you need?

@ the Ecoflow is my home power bank. I use it during power outages, especially ones during work hours. It’s also why I have a hotspot I pay for even when not traveling so I’ll still have access to to wifi. A lot of nomads who don’t want to build an electrical system use these power banks. The big ones are Ecoflow, Jackery, Bluetti and GoalZero. There are also a LOT of cheaper brands with different components on the market now. You’ll have lots of options to choose from!

Ok great, so you have 3 different models available to you. I have watched Bob Wells from CheapRVliving. He says the Bluetti is one of his favs. I'm learning so much from you. Thank you for being such an articulate & attentive creator. The information you have put out about about your vanlife future is inspirational and will help others like me to figure out the pros & cons of the items you use and have experienced in your past travels. Can't wait to view your future travels, where you go, how you go about manourvering each time and we can all learn from you as to what works best and what is not such a good idea. Look forward to your content. You've got me hooked!

@@sofiamiliaressis5403 Thank you so much! That's really sweet. And, I've watched Bob Wells from CheapRVLiving for years! He inspired me to keep dreaming. I'm happy I can add my voice to the people encouraging you to keep dreaming, as well! 💚

Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to jumping in soon! 🚐

Absolutely! I plan to use it sparingly and for emergency situations only. I'm depending more on my heated blanket and layers for warmth.

Aw, no! I'm sorry to hear you don't tent camp anymore but I get how putting in and taking out can make it harder to do - especially if you're only able to do so on the weekend. And, crazy people can definitely make enjoying nature more difficult. I hope you're finding other ways to take care of yourself and do things that nourish your soul as you're living in your Wrangler! 💚

I appreciate you coming along with me! 💚

@OutdoorsybyNature Have you made a video on how and why you selected your make/model of van? You pay attention to details so I would be very interested. My home & everything I have is paid off. I was going to buy a new home. Instead I am thinking of getting a van and traveling two weeks and stay at home two weeks...Unless full time traveling bug takes over!

@@LadyLuvsNatr Having a home base is SUCH a good idea in these crazy times we're living in - as is living debt-free. I'm not a fan of debt which is why this big-ticket purchase took me so long so kudos to you! I did go over why I chose the van in my van tour video but the long and short is that the builder I wanted to go with only worked on Sprinters when I decided to commit to this version of my dream. (They've since started working on Ford Transits, which irks my soul a little since I thought an AWD Transit would be easier to maintain and less expensive to service.) I used them to source the van and this was the one they presented that I felt the best about - low miles, recent year, well-kept, certified. I hate buying vehicles and was dealing with so much decision fatigue at the time that it was nice that they made the process seamless.

@OutdoorsybyNature thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I will go watch that video.

@ you’re welcome! And, thank you for checking both videos out. 💚

So excited! 🚐

Already have one in there and shared its location with them. 🙃 I also plan to have a system in place for checking in nightly and a map I share so they know where I'm headed at all times. 💚

😂 Dave and I laughed at how pedantic you are. Looking forward to the feedback. With all the heating options, there's no way you'll get cold.

@@carolstroud4188 can’t help it where this subject is concerned! I’ve been dreaming and researching it for too long. 😉

Thanks for tuning in!

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Thank you so much! I receive it. ♥

Thank you! I think so, too - simple but beautiful. 🥰 Thanks for watching!

Ummmm ... okay? Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much, Debbie! Can't wait to take my first trip! 🚐 Thank you for tuning in!

Thank you and thanks for checking it out!

Good information. Sometimes you will see those pop up electrical towers near sinks but those can have problems as well due to water. The suggestion on installing a GFCI outlet there is a good one.

Thank you! Love that you built your own van. I've definitely drained my tanks and don't plan to store water again until I head south to warmer weather. I also have plans for the under-bed storage. Things don't shift out of them because small items are in wooden crates with soft items tucked in around it. Not sure about the GFCI rating on the outlet but I will find out. Thank you! Oh! And, I can't imagine having a full bath in there. I'll have to go check out your build to see where you fit it in there!

@@OutdoorsybyNature Looking at the photo, it is difficult to tell if that is a GFCI outlet. Do you see a small reset button on the front? If not, it is not GFCI. It's possible it could be connected to another outlet that is GFCI. On our rig, We have a GFCI outlet on the wall near the kitchen sink, but we have an outlet in the bathrooms that is not GFCI but is on the same circuit, so if the circuit trips in the bathroom, we need to reset it using the GFCI on the kitchen wall. Do you have another outlet or is the one on the countertop the only one?

@@Road_Trip_Warriors There's not a reset button that I recall seeing on that pad. It and the outlet under the sink that powers the water heater are linked to the Ecoflow battery system. I'll have to look closer at them all when I get the van back from the shop. Since it's an isolated portable power system built specifically for vans, RVs, and trailers, I'm not sure GFCI is even an option but I'll check.

@@OutdoorsybyNature In the interest of full disclosure, I am certainly no expert on electrical systems. That said, I do see that your outlet on the countertop does have receptacles for plugging in 110 volt devices. That means you probably have an inverter (converts DC (battery) power to AC (110 volt) or a way to plug into your rig using shore power. I don't think you have a rooftop AC unit so any power connection would probably be 110 only. We have a travel trailer and we have GFCI outlets. WeOnAMission was correct in that if you have outlets near a water source, by code it should be a GFCI (which is essentially a small circuit breaker). Sorry for these long comments.

Thanks for subbing! I love the countertops, too. They're bamboo! They put a lot of thought into the design which makes it feel like home. 🥰

@ ohh I love bamboo! So pretty.

Thank you! I get my sense of humor from my daddy. 🥰Thanks for watching!

I think so, too, Carol. I was imagining being out where there's no cell service and it happening there. 😐 I'm planning to live in it part-time on extended trips. I have two home bases in two different cities so I'd love to split my time in it by region - exploring the south in the cooler months and enjoying the north in the warmer ones.

Thank you for that tip! I'm definitely going to try that out. I was able to get it to detach once. I think I'm just afraid that I'll break it if I Hulk Smash the thing. 😂 Thanks for watching!

Hi Sofia! Thanks for commenting. I mentioned this on another video but you can check out the vans Geotrek has for sale or play with their "build your van" feature to get a feel for cost at geotrekvans.com. They also post to thevancamper.com where you can sometimes catch a "for sale by owner" deal on one of their older builds. Best of luck to you as you do your research! If you have any other questions, let me know.

Spewing!!! ..... l don't live in your country but thanks giving me general price points.

@ Ahhh, I see. What country are you in? There are sites in a few other countries that people I've followed use to rent vans when they travel.

@@GypsySoulReborn thank you! I’m excited, too. 🥰

Thank you, friend. Hope you're well. 💚

@erinhillis9068 I haven’t named it yet! 😩 Nothing I’ve seen feels right. Let me know if you have any recommendations! 🚐💚

@LadyLuvsNatr thank you for joining in the journey! 💚 I’m actually a Pisces. 🐟 I’m a researcher at heart so I tend reason things to death. 😂

@OutdoorsybyNature Pisces is opposite Virgo. My moon is in Pisces. I look forward to your next video.

@@LadyLuvsNatr That's cool! I had no idea there were opposites. Now, I'll have to go look into what that means. 😂 Hope you have a great week!

@LucindaLives thank you! It is oddly fancy but I kinda love it. 🥰

I appreciate the love! I lived through others who are doing vanlife for years so I totally understand. I'm happy to keep encouraging you as you start your own business and join the nomad crew. Standing in faith that the magic is gonna happen for both of us this year!

Thank you for that tip! I'll definitely look into what could work for that because that is a great point. Also, the battery did malfunction again. I'm taking it in and will push to have it replaced. I'm not comfortable taking it too far from home if it could leave me stranded. Womp womp.

@@OutdoorsybyNature You're welcome! Yes, temperature extremes can really shorten the life of batteries. I live in Florida and generally need to replace my battery about every 3 years. You are correct, when traveling, you want to have your batteries functioning at peak capacity.

I just said the same thing. Not sure why the build put it flat. Doesn't make sense.

@@WeOnAMission I'm definitely going to pass that critique on to them!

Thank you so much! I appreciate you checking it out.

I still can't believe that. Your girl wanted an AWD Ford Transit but she had to put up or shut up.

Thank you! I'm so excited to get started and see where this journey takes me. 🚐

Thank you! I've always known the vanlife/nomad crew on RUclips was amazing but this video's success was wholly unexpected! The tour airs tomorrow (Sunday). I love that I'll have a video journal of this journey to look back on in years to come. Hope you and the family are doing well and that your next video debuts soon!

@@OutdoorsybyNature You're welcome! I think documenting our journey through life is a great thing to do. We are all doing just great and hope you are also. I am getting better at editing and our next video will be out in a day, or 2. Safe travels!

@ I agree and wish I had documented my 20s and 30s when I was roaming the earth. I only have photos but having video would've been amazing! I'll keep an eye out for the next upload. 🙂

Thanks! I feel like driving to work or going to the gas station these days is a risk. These are weird times we're living in. This risk is one I'm willing to take if it means I can regain my health. Appreciate your comment!

@@watericequeen2305 thank you so much! Yes, camping IS healing. I can’t wait to get back out there. I am in perimenopause. It is a bunch of unnecessary roughness! 😫 My friends and I have been looking into all kinds of remedies and are trying to learn all we can to make sure we navigate this inevitable process with our intact on the other side. If you have tips, I’d love to hear them. Thanks for subscribing and coming along on the journey! 🚐

@@LaughingStockfarm1 OMG! I didn’t even catch that! I’ll have to go back and look now. 😂 Thanks for the congrats! I believe it’s gonna be a good year despite any challenges that arise. 🚐

@ the universe applauds your courage and grit! 😆

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@@mariettacoleman7362 thank you for the sub! You should definitely give it a try if it’s something you’re been wanting to do! 🚐

@@solovantravel 😂 This is hilarious, mostly because I have never heard her talk and doubt I could place her in a lineup. I’ll code-switch and use my Caribbean accent for ya next time. Thanks for the view!

@@David-ng7cr Thank you for the congrats and for following! I hope you’re able to get your van this spring, as well. 🚐

@@pauletteheinlein5023 I hope you’re able to make strides this year and start soon! Thank you for popping by! 🚐

@@SharBeing thank you for the congrats! I’m excited, too. 🥰 And, true words -LC can be rough. I’m hoping the worst of it is behind me. I hope you find the perfect-for-you van! It doesn’t have to be fancy - just reliable, comfy, and yours. 😊

I'm excited, too! I think it's going to be an amazing journey of healing. Can't wait to share the tour and story of how I landed here with everyone. I appreciate you checking the channel out!

@@latoyaadjei67 thank you, friend! It’s good to be smiling again. 🥰 Appreciate you hanging around for the journey. ❤️

Thank you! I totally understand about the living space. It's one of the reasons everybody - and, I mean EVERYBODY - tried to convince me to not go the minivan route. (I still think I could've made it work!) Appreciate you subscribing and coming along for the journey ahead!