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CubbyVanLife
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We are Nita Hughes, Glenn Hughes and Charlie! With this channel, we aim to share the great places we've visited and stayed in our 2019 RAM Promaster van along with the great local foods, cocktails and adult beverages we've enjoyed on the road while traveling around the United States (not while driving of course!) . We've been full-time "road people" off and on for more than 16 years and our current adventure began back in June of 2021. We bought our van with just one mile on it (our first ever new vehicle) back in June of 2020 and spent the year of COVID building it out. We hit the road exactly one year to the day from when we picked it up from the dealer in upstate New York. We've learned a lot along the way and hope to share what we've learned with other vanlifers and wannabe vanlifers. #cubbyvanlife #vanlife
Free Camping and Boondocking Tips for Van Life and RV Life
In this #cubbyvanlife video, we’re hopping into the wayback machine to answer some of your most-frequently asked questions (FAQ) about #boondocking and free camping for #vanlife and #RVLife, including tips on how to find the best locations and indispensable apps like iOverlander, Google Maps, Gaia GPS and Harvest Hoststo that will make your travel life easier.
Harvest Hosts Holiday Sale (discount included): www.harvest-hosts.com/263NJ86/2CTPL/
CHAPTERS:
00:25 What does boondocking mean?
01:26 What are some challenges you face while boondocking and how do you overcome them?
03:36 What were some of the mistakes you made when you first started boondocking?
04:15 Can you share some of your favorit...
Harvest Hosts Holiday Sale (discount included): www.harvest-hosts.com/263NJ86/2CTPL/
CHAPTERS:
00:25 What does boondocking mean?
01:26 What are some challenges you face while boondocking and how do you overcome them?
03:36 What were some of the mistakes you made when you first started boondocking?
04:15 Can you share some of your favorit...
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A Visit to The Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Просмотров 2653 месяца назад
This is a personal "THANK YOU" postcard to our friends Lenny and Brenda who invited us to stay with them at their place on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia in August, 2024. Lots of great trails, lakes, beaches and amazing food.
Van Life: Lessons Learned When Things Go Wrong
Просмотров 4604 месяца назад
#Vanlife life isn’t always smooth sailing, sometimes things go wrong. In this #cubbyvanlife video, we’re going to show you some of the problems and situations we’ve encountered over the years and the lessons we’ve learned from them. #vanlifestyle #nomadlife #nomads #boondocking #boondock #craftbeer #beer #liquor #spirits #dogfriendly #travel #vanconversion #hiking #fishing #camping #RAM #Promaster
Vanlife: Where and How to Beat the Heat in a Van without Air Conditioning!
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In this #vanlife video, we're talking about escaping the sweltering summer heat and bringing you tips for staying cool while traveling or living in a van. First, we'll take you to a few of our favorite places to get away from the high temperatures.Then we'll show you what we've done with our van, the Cubby Van to stay as cool as possible without air conditioning. #CubbyVanLife #vanlife #vanlife...
3-State Distillery Tour and State Line Whiskey Trail
Просмотров 54710 месяцев назад
In this #vanlifevideo, we’re going to take you to four of our favorite distilleries in three states, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. We’ll take you on a tour of each of their facilities and taste some great craft spirits, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and more. Each place is completely unique and different from the others so it’s worth stopping at all of them if you can. And anothe...
Our Favorite Van Life Destinations of the Year!
Просмотров 53311 месяцев назад
At #CubbyVanLife we spent the better part of the past year as the official Harvest Hosts Ale Blazers, traveling around, visiting and reviewing breweries and distilleries across North America. In this #vanlife video, we're going to show you some of our favorite experiences at over 30 independent breweries and distilleries that are part of the Harvest Hosts network. We'll clue you in on some of t...
Celebrating the Holidays in Our Van
Просмотров 432Год назад
In this #vanlife video, #CubbyVanLife is celebrating the Holiday Season in our van out in the #NewMexico desert on our way to #Baja California for the winter. We'll hang some holiday decorations and toast with a little bubbly to all of our followers. Cheers! #holidays #Christmas #celebrating #celebration #vanlifestyle #nomadlife #boondocking #boondock #craftbeer #travel #vanconversion #camping
Tips for Fall and Winter Van Life, RVing and Camping
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In this , vanlife video, we’re answering some of the most common questions we get about living van life in cold weather in the fall and winter. CHAPTERS 0:16 What are your favorite fall RV destinations? 3:05 How do you keep your van free of condensation? 4:03 What tips would you give for RVing in the fall? 6:06 What are your favorite COLD climate (Winter) RV destinations? You can also check out...
Van Build: How We Insulated and Heat Our Van
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In this #videovanlife video I'll talk about how we heat our van using a 3.3-gal propane tank mpounted under the van and a Propex HS2800 propane heater. I'll also discuss how we insulated the van and some heat preservation tips. Product links: Propex HS2800 vancafe.com/propex-hs2800-9500-btu-internal-gas-heater/ 3.3 Gal Propane Tank gowesty.com/products/lpg-tank-with-regulator 6FT Propane Remote...
Breweries and Boondocking in Oklahoma City
Просмотров 477Год назад
In this #vanlife video, #CubbyVanLife is taking a trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you're traveling across country there's a good chance you'll be taking Old Rout 66, or I-40, and you'll pass right through OKC. We're going to show you why you should take a few days off from the road and spend some time in this beautiful city. And if the sites aren't enough to entice you, we'll take you to fo...
Starting Year 3 Van Life!
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
In this #vanlife video we’ll be talking about ending year number two and beginning year number three as full-time vanlifers living on the road. We’ll start with a brief tour of Tucumcari, New Mexico then we’ll talk about spending a few weeks in Albuquerque, selling all of our possessions, and doing some major van repair and renovation. Finally, the most exciting news starting year three is that...
Tips: How To Change Oil in RAM Promaster
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
In this #Vanlife video, we’re going to give you some tips on how to change the oil in your RAM PROMASTER while traveling on the road. We’ll talk about costs, convenience, and efficiency. We’ll also give you some tips on how to dispose of the oil and leftover parts. Jump to the oil change 4:20 To watch the video visit our RUclips channel - youtube.com/@cubbyvanlife #Vantour #vanconversion #vanbu...
Van Build: Window Choice and Installation
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
See Build Sequence Below. In this #vanlife video we're going to tell why we chose Arctic Tern and Motion windows for our RAM Promaster build, where we go them from, how much they cost, what we like and don't like about them and issues we encountered when installing them. Related Products and Links: Motion Windows www.motionwindows.com/ Motion Windows Installation Videos and Guide www.rvwindows....
Van Build: How We Installed Swivel Seats and Low Risers
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
See Build Sequence Below. In this #vanlife video we're going to tell why and how we installed CTA swivels and lower OEM risers in our 2019 RAM Promaster. This video is not meant to be a complete step-by-step how-to video but an overview of the issues we ran into when installing our swivels and bases as well as the solutions to those problems that we encountered. Related Products and Links: CTA ...
How We Started Van Life and Built Our Van
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How We Started Van Life and Built Our Van
Detroit - What to See and Do in the Motor City
Просмотров 675Год назад
Detroit - What to See and Do in the Motor City
Van Tour | Our RAM Promaster Van Conversion for Van Life
Просмотров 39 тыс.2 года назад
Van Tour | Our RAM Promaster Van Conversion for Van Life
How We Became Harvest Hosts AleBlazers
Просмотров 3262 года назад
How We Became Harvest Hosts AleBlazers
Why You Should Visit Fernie, British Columbia
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Why You Should Visit Fernie, British Columbia
Visiting Copper Peak Ski Flying Facility in the UP
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Visiting Copper Peak Ski Flying Facility in the UP
All About Gunnison, Colorado and Silver Thread Byway
Просмотров 14 тыс.2 года назад
All About Gunnison, Colorado and Silver Thread Byway
Sedona - What To Know Before You Go
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Sedona - What To Know Before You Go
Visiting Catwalks Recreation Area, Gila Nat. Forest
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Visiting Catwalks Recreation Area, Gila Nat. Forest
Plants of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, Arizona
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Plants of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, Arizona
Hiking the Cochise Stronghold Indian Trail, Bowie, Arizona
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Hiking the Cochise Stronghold Indian Trail, Bowie, Arizona
You are supposed to watch installation videos before you install and you would not have had the issue with the rear window, yuk
@@FBall-im8ui darn! I didn’t think of watching any videos before installing (even tho I link to them in the description). What a great idea! Thanks for the tip. 👍
Someone know about the seat riser where i can find it? Steve white haven’t in stock anymore
That was the only way place i was able to find it
I've been there 10yrs ago! From Korea. Beautiful!
@@375santa awesome thanks for watching and commenting.
Trekking poles? Do you use one or two and why
@@bobbiemayers354 I use one tracking pole mostly because I always have something else in my other hand like my dog leash or my phone, and also because I don’t feel the need to use two. Why do I use one? Because I’m 62. It makes going up and especially down steep slopes, a lot easier, and much safer.
@@CubbyVanLife yes I am 59 and see lots of younger folks using them so it’s on my must buy list
@ if you’re my age and you fall on a steep rocky trail…you’re getting f?$&d up. You’re not rolling and saying “whoa, awesome dude!” Having something to lean on going down those slopes, or something to enable you to use your arms and not just legs to get up steep slopes is also useful. Also makes a nice self defense weapon. 😉
Good info and great personality
@@joeybenaron6603 thank you so much!
Good seeing you guys again. Hope you have a great winter.
@@joecaines1160 thanks Joe, on our way to Baja. Thank you again for watching, always appreciate it.
Great tips, you crazy kids. That drone shot where your parked and tent set up, etc right at the cliff is pretty incredible.
@@TeutonicNordwind yeah it was pretty awesome. Above Roosevelt lake. Thanks for watching.
Don’t you have a switch for the water pump when leaving the car? If there could be a leak in the system it is much better to have a switch and only turn on the pump when you are in to use.
@@holgerk6352 no switch but its a great idea
Love this place!!!! Ventures apache would be a great song
Love this place!!!! Ventures apache would be a great song
@@JOHNHEALY-mg2xy awesome, thanks for watching. Been there recently?
I love your video! Thank you for sharing!!! I’d be SO MAD if I got all the way up there and couldn’t go to the top!!! Looks so SCARY!!!
@@juliedayheyhey it’s pretty awesome, you should definitely go if you’re ever in the area.
Thought this was a video of how to stay cool. Not vacation in Maine and lobster recipes 👎🏼👎🏼
Thank you so much for making this video. We are going to Sedona in 2 weeks and was scrolling RUclips for ideas. Your video was the best I’ve watched!
@@TheKoppSquad thanks so much! Enjoy.
have you made the videos detailing the diff aspects of your build? i cant find them
Tou can look at the van build playlist. Ive done seats, windows, insulation and heating. We also talked about how we built the van to stay cool in a separate video on beating the heat. Is there a specific video you’re interested in? Here’s the can build series: ruclips.net/p/PLVvcg0sA1ebBMarwjIx0tywB5CkJN0NJh&si=UecuKa27DmCjKHq-
Hi what is the length of your van? Thanks
18’
What size arctic tern windows did you end up with? Maybe if they are a bit closer to a square shape, then slider can open a bit more. Did you put a different size window into the slider? Looks smaller from here. Also, why didn't you use the same types of windows on the back doors? Since they are double panes, that would be ideal by the bed.
@@unparked three of these: Arctic Tern Window 450x900mm, 44-54mm Wall Thickness One of these: Arctic Tern Window 300x700mm, 44-54mm Wall Thickness Didn’t put the same windows on the back because I stupidly thought I could open them while driving to get additional ventilation. Of course I can, but exhaust comes in. You learn from your mistakes…hopefully!
Looks like you had a wonderful time! You need to come visit us on the east side of Canada next time 🙂
@@phanienature thanks for watching. Spent last summer exploring Quebec and Ontario and weve also been to Cape Breton and Halifax a few times. We love Canada…in warm weather 😉
If you go up ok street on the right side of the lyric thrater, you can drive to the trail head of the cross trail which is at the end of ok street. If you keep going on the trail from the cross you can get to the big white B on the mountain with a little bit of light climbing. Totally worth it in my opinion.
@@flarson8579 wow thanks so much for the info. We did know about the trail out to the B, but we chose not to do it, maybe next time. Thanks for watching.
Thank you,that was so helpful!!! I have an oil leak in my 2019 Promaster 1500... I think it's my drain plug... Whenever I get an oil change, it stops leaking. But, two months later,it starts leaking again. Mainly when it's shut off and in park
@@TomCrawford-s1j I switched from a standard drain plug to a Fumoto and absolutely love it! a.co/d/2LP6ZjV
People complain about the transmission of this kind of van. Have you had some important mechanical issues?
@@marthaorozco-cardenas4366 we have not had any Trannsmission problems at all, but I don’t like it very much. I drive in the manual mode a lot when tackling hills because it doesn’t want to down shift soon enough.
This is great. I may have to copy your e-brake solution to add a swivel to my van. A year in, any issues?
We’re actually over three years on the road now and no issues at all with the hand brake. Thanks for watching
Great drone shots! Always enjoy your videos, looking forward to more of your adventures!
Looked like good times and cool people 👍 Beautiful area!
@@TeutonicNordwind thanks for watching!
Wow! Footage of rays are usually spooky to me. These shots are ethereal. Thanks for sharing
Very interesting!👍🇨🇦😎🌊
@@marianfrances4959 thanks for watching!
Very nice! The drone footage is amazing!
@@TheJoePokrifka thank you!
Fantastic!
@@TeutonicNordwind quite amazing to see
You shoukd go back and do Baker Brothers and about 12miles north of Gonzales center is Waelder TX ( in /gonzales county ) , you have a hole in the wall place known as Cross Vine Store and BBQ. Both of these places are great fwiw.
@@kfelix2934 fantastic, thanks for the tip!
I just saw your van yesturday in the Safeway parking lot in Oak Harbor. I saw the name on the side, and came home and found your RUclips page! Wish I would have known about you guys. We would have liked to say hello! Enjoy your time on Whidbey Island! Bob & Linda
@@HiloBob wow thank you so much! It would have been fun to meet.
@@CubbyVanLife By the way, we travel in our 2021 Ram Promaster 3500 Roadtrek Zion Slumber! Hope to see you down the road!
@@HiloBob sweet!! Do you do Baja? That’s where we spend the winter
@@CubbyVanLife We have spent our winters in Hawaii, hence my screen name. We sold our Hawaii home and bought our RV. We are planning on spending this winter visiting family in Southern California, however the fires might change our plans. We have friends that have spent time in Baja, and loved it. It is on our list of places to explore!
Thanks man. Saved me 200 bucks from lamesa rv. 199 an hour labor to do anything
@@sager3558 incredible isn’t it?
I love cemeteries too.
Love ur back ground music
@@chimechodon9263 thank you I work hard on finding the right pieces and mixing it.
@@CubbyVanLife soothing music.
The Catwalk’s steel grates must’ve really hurt Charlie’s feet. It’s really amazing!
@@sabio2009 yes they did! Have you been there? We were there recently in the summer and it was so beautiful
@@CubbyVanLife , not yet. But your video put it on my “must do” list for late next spring. I’m a new sub to your site!
@@sabio2009 thanks for subscribing! Are you from NM? We’re from ABQ.
@@CubbyVanLife , in San Antonio. We lived in ABQ from ‘00 thru ‘02.
Nice! An old, wise friend of my once mentioned “it’s not the heat. It’s the sun”. I also feel your ambivalence about cooking lobster. Recently, a friend pointed out that raw oysters are actually alive when you eat them and I may never be the same! Miss you guys. Love the videos.
@@TheJoePokrifka no ambivalence at all about eating lobster, just cooking live ones. Thanks for watching!
Nice! (as per usual). We’ve struggled a few times to get tow trucks from AAA during peak times (like Friday night etc). Thanks for the tip about calling directly for a tow and getting reimbursed. The spark plug bit was a hoot!
@@TheJoePokrifka a bit of hoot now, but not at the time! Thanks for watching!
Nita is Avery beautiful woman
@@JohnPassio thank you, I agree!
@@CubbyVanLifeme too
where can I avoid getting my aura read? lol.
@@dr.julianataylor4312 nowhere in Sedona!
Love this! You guys rock.
@@jrmayo_reftech nice comment from one of our favorite people! Thanks for watching.
I was so excited to see a new Cubby Van Life video. You are such a sweet couple!
@@Cinnamonbaygirl wow thanks so much!! Hope you enjoyed it.
Rad cover is cheap insurance. Sprinter has vented version so air flow still decent. Doubles as faster warm up trick in the winter.
@@register1430 nice tip thanks!!
Lol ya people WAY over use the word stealth. People know people are in there unless the van is a legitimate econoline with no topper and no windows. That’s it.
@@jeremynkelley couldn’t agree more
I appreciate your video. I’m planning a trip there soon. I need to update my clothes for the trip. I like Nita’s clothing choices, your boots, your light weight long sleeve shirt, your hat, etc. I’m curious where you shop for them. You must pack intentionally since you don’t have a lot of room in your van. I’m a small women and like your style.
Nita here! Thank you so much for the kind words. I shop almost exclusively at thrift stores. As you mentioned, since I am living on the road, I do not have a lot of room for clothes. I try to pick clothes that work together in various ways. A hat and long sleeved shirts are musts for sun protection and I always wear sun screen. Have a great time on your trip. Thank you again!
One of the best memories of my life, spend a lot of summers there.
@@nickhardy8300 thanks for the memories 🎶
Jimmy's Hotdogs is good enough reason to visit Bisbee, everything they sell is delicious!
@@marccurcio1 totally agree! Thanks for watching
@CubbyVanLife BTW, the Lavander Pit, used to be Lowell AZ! Most of the old cars and motorcycles on Erie St (Lowell) belong to the guy with the Greyhound Scenicruiser outside his building. Told me he grew up there, and he's just trying to keep his memories alive
Now there’s a couple faces from the past. Hope you guys are doing well lol. Great video and informative. I remember back in the 1990s while working as a ranger on the lake and back country. Many campground hosts who were great people. Good luck.
@@robertbabb4258 robert? I feel like I must know you.
REALLY glad you mentioned the awning window/sliding door issue! Would probably not have thought of that.
@@jeffreywalker-f1o yeah the problem is that neither did I. Haha.
@@jeffreywalker-f1o yeah the problem is that neither did I.
Great review. We go camping and trail riding every year
@@craiglowery4427 nice! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching
I love this. Thank you for all the information.
Love this van. I wish I had the knowledge to build one.
You can purchase an older used one possibly. Lots of people do it!
Thanks for the tour of the van.