Thanks so much for being here with us! 💛💛 I know we've made a lot of mistakes in this process so far, but it's important to not make this video series a highlight reel and share all the ups and downs through-out the process. That includes ALL the silly mistakes. We hope to make some really BIG strides on our build in the next month before heading out east again with Tal & Mads to visit the Van Wives. Stay Tuned!
Making ‘mistakes’ is what makes us all human. As cliche as it sounds, travel is not just about the destination but also the journey. Best of luck with everything! Looking forward to next weeks video!! 😊
It's good to know these things before I start mine, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to next video, and really looking forward to seeing what you all get up to, Vanwives, Tal & Mads, and you two, that's going to be FUN!
@@DwarfDragonwulf thanks so much! This is why we have to be transparent about these things, it might help someone! We might look like idiots but this is something we've never done before so 😂
Hi Colin!!! I'm currently building out a ambulance 🚑 camper. They have 2 AC units as well. 1 in the cab and 1 in the rear box. Even though they have their own controls, the coolant part of the system and compressor are all 1 system under the hood. I wish I could've given you a heads up back when you were working on this. Glad it's all worked out now 👍💯 I can't wait to see more of your build 💛💫
you 2 make me smile these huge fatherly/grandfatherly smiles--keep it up, don't let anyone spoil your dreams with one ounce of negativity, and have fun every day
My son went to Iceland a few years ago and it is very common to rent campervans there. The landscape caters to it with rest stops all over the coast. You would love it.
@@colinandpaige I thought about doing a van but decided on a THOW....then the pandemic hit. That made finishing it very challenging financially, so I get that. I managed to get it dried in but its still pretty slow going.
Who'd a thunk the a/c would be connected to the cooling system? Wow. Glad it's figured out. Bummer about the towing. This week I'm working on my ceiling fan, too. But it's like 100 degrees (F) outside and I'm old ... so it's going sssslllllooooowww. Hoping to have it done by the weekend??? Then ... the floor. Seems like we're on the same page-ish. You guys are so cute and awesome. So glad I found you through the VanWives.
We definitely didn't think it was connected 😂 yes, sounds like we're are at about the same spot! Good luck with building this week, and thanks for watching!!
I loved this video and laughed more than once. I wasn't laughing at your misfortune but the situation that you guys were in. I've been there !!! I've got to hand it to you and Paige. Wonderful video Colin.
Gee it was great to see you both and hear you talk about your dreams. I think that including the stories of some of the people you meet on your journeys across country would also fit into the vision really well, Geographic style. (Just for fun, google, if you have not, Earth Ships. They are fascinating, and very sustainable. I believe there is one in northern ON that is on RUclips.) See you next time!
Thanks so much Jona. We have a lot we want to share and do, and hopefully make an impact on people through co-learning together as we explore this planet of ours. It's hard to explain where I hope this journey will take us creatively, but for now, focusing on the next step in front of us!
I would say it was and wasn't your fault since the AC unit was Jimmy rigged to the engine cooling system.... And since that's not normal, you couldn't have known that it was that way.... Luckely it was easy to fix and the van is in good shape otherwise could have looked worse.... Keep it up!! I'm following on IG now as well, so I'm looking forward to the next vid and pics ;). Greets from The Netherlands ;)
Love to watch you guys, part of growing up is you learn from your mistake, I'm in a process to convert a handicap passengers van , I have the same problem what you guys have. but in order to do everything myself, things I don't know I let people who knows to work for it, like the air con. for the rear, my mechanic told me it's connect to the front unit, it has to " CAP " before removing, so I bring the van to the truck mechanic to cap them, it means the air con and heat, because they both run on the same unit. Then come to remove the floor , just like yours, it has bolt everywhere to bolt down the seat. I try to do it myself first, but fruitless, then I brought it to the body shop, they took 4 hrs to torch or grounded them out and patch the holes. so far that's what has done, I learned in order to keep the cost down," DON'T MAKE MISTAKE," at the end it may cost you move. The bright side of owning a handicap passenger van is they likely drive more gentle than the cargo van, it save you repair bill down the road for the power trans. looking forward for you next video
Thanks for being here Ricky, we appreciate your support. Definitely lots of learning lessons but it's a part of the journey! At the end of the day, everything can be fixed.
@@colinandpaige since our van is about the same age, ask mechanic or people who own the same vehicle about the maintenance, because i was told not to change the transmission or power steering fluid, just leave them as is. Have you done any yet ???
@@colinandpaige it's good now, but should they ever changed and when, mine said that never, drive until they die, but my common sense tell me everything has an expire date. you don't want them die on a desert road , therefore i would rather find out now than later. you either pay now or later, but later maybe a lot more.
I grew up in New Zealand and it’s amazing, people, culture and landscape - you will love it. I now live in Australia, Sydney and after being made redundant last year from Covid I decided to get back into my passion of making videos. If you ever make it to Sydney you can crash with us.
Live and learn although costly, you know now! I can't wait to see next week! You both will get there with your determination! I actually can't wait till you hit the road, I hope to be able to see your documentaries! 💕
Thanks so much Rhonda. Thankfully I think we are mostly done with anything that could affect the machine part of the van 😂 we have help coming for everything else! I hope you stick around for those journeys as well 💛
@@colinandpaige I will be around, I really enjoy your videos! Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday Colin, you and your girlfriend! Sorry I'm not good with names I apologize.
It's standard practice to connect auxiliary HVAC units in the back of vans to the main engine coolant system. Every van I've owned since the 90's was built that way. Some by 3rd party conversion companies. Some directly from the factory. Yours was slightly different since the AC part was a dedicated system - usually that is connected to the main engine AC as well. I know the "we don't really know what we're doing" bit of making RUclips videos can get views, but at the same time when you start building your van, being willfully ignorant can cause a lot of damage - or worse. Please do more research as you start building out various systems. And if you aren't comfortable with some aspects, please get help. And not "Internet" help, but hands-on help.
Hi Ian. This very constructive feedback, thank-you. You're absolutely right about doing more research, we need to be better. We know very little about vans and maintenance of these vehicles, we are learning slowly from our mistakes. We've decided to also work with a local builder to help us with the build and rely on their expertise, so it goes a bit more smooth. Thanks for being here even if it's hard to watch us stumble over our own feet!
Okay... why did you remove the rear A.C.? Come summer, you might wish you still had that. For 3 1/2 years I drove all over the U.S. in a teeny tiny 1984 Toyota Dolphin R.V. Loved it... regret selling it. Anyway, really, really loved my cabin A.C.
You're not wrong! When I started documenting this Paige was unsure how she felt about putting herself out there online (because lets face it, it can be scary and A LOT). After a few videos she's like "F it, I'm all in" 😂 We are definitely brainstorming how to change it up as we embark on the road. We are thinking like a show name ( maybe plus our names) rather than JUST the names. We will see!
This is going to sound rude and I don't care why the hell would you not check the fluids in the van do you not check the fluids in your car? Common sense and you millennials have none
I mean that's a fair comment, we messed up. We had no previous signs of the issue, nor did the "low coolant" light come on. We even drove the van a bunch after the removal of the unit. Lessons learned.
@@colinandpaige doesn't matter if the light comes on or not especially on a vehicle you've never taken out before you always check every single fluid did they not teach you that in driver's ed if so that teachers should be fired honestly that's the problem with your generation I think is nobody's taught you common sense I get on my teenager about common sense all the time maybe common sense is something you learn but I feel like I had it even as a young kid just because my parents taught it to me at an early age sorry I'm not a boomer I'm a generation xer and I just get triggered by silliness like this
@@craftmom5302 indeed… triggered and a bit rude. They admitted they messed up, they were brave enough to video it all, they have not tried to cover it up, in fact they have willingly made themselves open to criticism ( your reply is a point in case). I applaud their courage. If it offends you please don’t watch, I guarantee that the people most disappointed and hurt with time delays and increased costs are Colin and Paige.
Thanks so much for being here with us! 💛💛 I know we've made a lot of mistakes in this process so far, but it's important to not make this video series a highlight reel and share all the ups and downs through-out the process. That includes ALL the silly mistakes. We hope to make some really BIG strides on our build in the next month before heading out east again with Tal & Mads to visit the Van Wives. Stay Tuned!
Making ‘mistakes’ is what makes us all human. As cliche as it sounds, travel is not just about the destination but also the journey. Best of luck with everything! Looking forward to next weeks video!! 😊
@@blakestafford1087 thank-you Blake. This was a big whoops, but it's a learning lesson. Thanks for your support 💛
It's good to know these things before I start mine, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to next video, and really looking forward to seeing what you all get up to, Vanwives, Tal & Mads, and you two, that's going to be FUN!
@@DwarfDragonwulf thanks so much! This is why we have to be transparent about these things, it might help someone! We might look like idiots but this is something we've never done before so 😂
Hi Colin!!! I'm currently building out a ambulance 🚑 camper. They have 2 AC units as well. 1 in the cab and 1 in the rear box. Even though they have their own controls, the coolant part of the system and compressor are all 1 system under the hood. I wish I could've given you a heads up back when you were working on this. Glad it's all worked out now 👍💯 I can't wait to see more of your build 💛💫
you 2 make me smile these huge fatherly/grandfatherly smiles--keep it up, don't let anyone spoil your dreams with one ounce of negativity, and have fun every day
Awhhh thank-you so much. That's so very kind. Thanks for being here with us 💛
You have nothing to apologize for, keep positive
Thankyou Diane!
Loved the opportunity to get to know you both better. The humility is refreshing, thank you for being true to you☺️
Thank-you for being here Denise ❤️
My son went to Iceland a few years ago and it is very common to rent campervans there. The landscape caters to it with rest stops all over the coast. You would love it.
Oh I definitely want to go! I think next summer if we can swing it financially 💛
@@colinandpaige I thought about doing a van but decided on a THOW....then the pandemic hit. That made finishing it very challenging financially, so I get that. I managed to get it dried in but its still pretty slow going.
Who'd a thunk the a/c would be connected to the cooling system? Wow. Glad it's figured out. Bummer about the towing. This week I'm working on my ceiling fan, too. But it's like 100 degrees (F) outside and I'm old ... so it's going sssslllllooooowww. Hoping to have it done by the weekend??? Then ... the floor. Seems like we're on the same page-ish. You guys are so cute and awesome. So glad I found you through the VanWives.
We definitely didn't think it was connected 😂 yes, sounds like we're are at about the same spot! Good luck with building this week, and thanks for watching!!
Keep grinding buddy I got faith in you cheers from London ontario
Thanks so much. Lessons learned. But help is on the way 😂
Here's a suggestion for a Southwest Trip - Santa Fe and Taos New Mexico! So beautiful. Picturesque. Lots of great hiking opportunities.
Yes Rick. Thanks so much for these suggestions 💛 New Mexico is definitely on the list!!
Glad it's figured out and your getting back to the van build🎉
You two are adorbs 😍😊
Thanks so much Onnie. Big things on the way in the next few weeks 🙂
Really love u both..young innocent starting your journey...enjoy your life ...will be following u ....lynne from northumberland UK XX
Ahh thanks so much Lynne. We really appreciate you being here with us! 💛
Aren't they just the sweetest things? Love their innocence, and their journey!
Sorry this happened to ye. There was no way you could have known about it. Looking forward to seeing more of the build x
You live and you learn! Thank you for being here with us💛
Phew 😮💨 so glad there wasn’t anything major wrong . Can’t wait to see you guys get the build started. Best of luck 🤞🏻
Thank you so much for watching💛
I loved this video and laughed more than once. I wasn't laughing at your misfortune but the situation that you guys were in. I've been there !!! I've got to hand it to you and Paige. Wonderful video Colin.
Beautiful couple, can't wait to follow you guy's on your journey 😀 so excited
You're the best Diane. Thanks for always being here with us! I can't wait to bring you along with us
Gee it was great to see you both and hear you talk about your dreams. I think that including the stories of some of the people you meet on your journeys across country would also fit into the vision really well, Geographic style. (Just for fun, google, if you have not, Earth Ships. They are fascinating, and very sustainable. I believe there is one in northern ON that is on RUclips.) See you next time!
Thanks so much Jona. We have a lot we want to share and do, and hopefully make an impact on people through co-learning together as we explore this planet of ours. It's hard to explain where I hope this journey will take us creatively, but for now, focusing on the next step in front of us!
WISHING YOU BOTH THE BEST .... AND GOOD TRAVELING ...
Thank-you Fred! We are glad you are here with us 💛
I️ really liked how you Filmed and edited this video! Hoping everything turns out ok!
Thanks so much! This one wasn't to fancy of a video (because we had no van) but I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for being here with us 💛
@@colinandpaige the beginning sequence before the Q&A was really well made!
@@Meghanandmatt Thankyou!!
Thanks for sharing guys ... impressive, informative and valuable. Really like your vlogs ... thank you for being who you are ,,, you are good at it! 🙂
Thanks James! Appreciate you!
I would say it was and wasn't your fault since the AC unit was Jimmy rigged to the engine cooling system.... And since that's not normal, you couldn't have known that it was that way.... Luckely it was easy to fix and the van is in good shape otherwise could have looked worse.... Keep it up!! I'm following on IG now as well, so I'm looking forward to the next vid and pics ;). Greets from The Netherlands ;)
Lesson learned to always double check! Thanks for watching💛
"Surprise, I'm a gift" ahahah you can meme the shit out of that 🤣
Like: George Russell is the type of guy that would say "Surprise, I'm a gift" 😀
LOL if in 1/10th as handsome and charming as sir Russel then WATCHOUT
Glad you guys got your van back running again!! Hopefully you guys can make it down here to Arizona!! Another great video!!😊
Thanks so much Cody! Arizona is just the best, so you bet we will be back ✌️💛
looking forward to your documentaries
Me too! Hope to truly express our creative and curiousity once we hit the road!
Thanks for sharing insight. I love your editing skills.
Thanks Joseph ✌️💛
Good luck , looks like you are having fun
Thanks James
I love seeing your process/journey, keep up the dope videos ✌🏻✨
Thanks so much for being here with us 💛
You should look into the issues with tourism and Hawaii. It's stollen land and tourism hurts the locals so much
This is a great idea, thank-you Aleah.
Love to watch you guys, part of growing up is you learn from your mistake, I'm in a process to convert a handicap passengers van , I have the same problem what you guys have. but in order to do everything myself, things I don't know I let people who knows to work for it, like the air con. for the rear, my mechanic told me it's connect to the front unit, it has to " CAP " before removing, so I bring the van to the truck mechanic to cap them, it means the air con and heat, because they both run on the same unit. Then come to remove the floor , just like yours, it has bolt everywhere to bolt down the seat. I try to do it myself first, but fruitless, then I brought it to the body shop, they took 4 hrs to torch or grounded them out and patch the holes. so far that's what has done, I learned in order to keep the cost down," DON'T MAKE MISTAKE," at the end it may cost you move. The bright side of owning a handicap passenger van is they likely drive more gentle than the cargo van, it save you repair bill down the road for the power trans. looking forward for you next video
Thanks for being here Ricky, we appreciate your support. Definitely lots of learning lessons but it's a part of the journey! At the end of the day, everything can be fixed.
@@colinandpaige since our van is about the same age, ask mechanic or people who own the same vehicle about the maintenance, because i was told not to change the transmission or power steering fluid, just leave them as is. Have you done any yet ???
@@rickyyc2 I haven't changed any of that yet. The dealer I bought from said it's all good and same with our mechanic!
@@colinandpaige it's good now, but should they ever changed and when, mine said that never, drive until they die, but my common sense tell me everything has an expire date. you don't want them die on a desert road , therefore i would rather find out now than later. you either pay now or later, but later maybe a lot more.
@@rickyyc2 yes exactly. I'm gonna get absolutely everything looked at before we travel in a months time!!
Oh, that was so much better news, it could have been so much worse! 💕 Love watching your process unfold! Thanks for sharing! 💕💜💖💝💗
Thanks for being here Victoria 😊
I grew up in New Zealand and it’s amazing, people, culture and landscape - you will love it. I now live in Australia, Sydney and after being made redundant last year from Covid I decided to get back into my passion of making videos. If you ever make it to Sydney you can crash with us.
Awhhh thanks so much! I think we'd like to stay in the area for a few months, probably get a camper 😂
Love this!!! You guys are definitely fortunate you weren't in some remote spot when this initially happened. Rooting for you two! ;)
Yes so fortunate. Lessons learned, but you don't know what you don't know 😂
You should look at this video, Incredible Tiny Homes. Lots of great ideas.
Heck yes. We will watch 💛
Great video.
Thanks so much Bill!
Live and learn although costly, you know now! I can't wait to see next week! You both will get there with your determination! I actually can't wait till you hit the road, I hope to be able to see your documentaries! 💕
Thanks so much Rhonda. Thankfully I think we are mostly done with anything that could affect the machine part of the van 😂 we have help coming for everything else! I hope you stick around for those journeys as well 💛
@@colinandpaige I will be around, I really enjoy your videos! Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday Colin, you and your girlfriend! Sorry I'm not good with names I apologize.
first trip in the van will likely be the automotive store! Be responsible. LOL
Not wrong lol
It's standard practice to connect auxiliary HVAC units in the back of vans to the main engine coolant system. Every van I've owned since the 90's was built that way. Some by 3rd party conversion companies. Some directly from the factory. Yours was slightly different since the AC part was a dedicated system - usually that is connected to the main engine AC as well.
I know the "we don't really know what we're doing" bit of making RUclips videos can get views, but at the same time when you start building your van, being willfully ignorant can cause a lot of damage - or worse. Please do more research as you start building out various systems. And if you aren't comfortable with some aspects, please get help. And not "Internet" help, but hands-on help.
Hi Ian. This very constructive feedback, thank-you. You're absolutely right about doing more research, we need to be better. We know very little about vans and maintenance of these vehicles, we are learning slowly from our mistakes. We've decided to also work with a local builder to help us with the build and rely on their expertise, so it goes a bit more smooth. Thanks for being here even if it's hard to watch us stumble over our own feet!
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Right back at cha 💛
Okay... why did you remove the rear A.C.? Come summer, you might wish you still had that. For 3 1/2 years I drove all over the U.S. in a teeny tiny 1984 Toyota Dolphin R.V. Loved it... regret selling it. Anyway, really, really loved my cabin A.C.
It didn't work 😂
Though we could always swap our skylight in the finished van build for a roof top AC unit - it's the same size!!
Are you sure it’s just the AC issue causing the leak? It looked very much like your water pump was leaking
Good eye Glen. Yes that was fixed as well ☺️
Who's the best driver?
I'd say me but Paige might disagree
What are your plans for each other in your future?
Adventure 💛
You need to rename your channel - Colin and Page or something more creative.
You're not wrong! When I started documenting this Paige was unsure how she felt about putting herself out there online (because lets face it, it can be scary and A LOT). After a few videos she's like "F it, I'm all in" 😂 We are definitely brainstorming how to change it up as we embark on the road. We are thinking like a show name ( maybe plus our names) rather than JUST the names. We will see!
This is going to sound rude and I don't care why the hell would you not check the fluids in the van do you not check the fluids in your car? Common sense and you millennials have none
I mean that's a fair comment, we messed up. We had no previous signs of the issue, nor did the "low coolant" light come on. We even drove the van a bunch after the removal of the unit. Lessons learned.
@@colinandpaige doesn't matter if the light comes on or not especially on a vehicle you've never taken out before you always check every single fluid did they not teach you that in driver's ed if so that teachers should be fired honestly that's the problem with your generation I think is nobody's taught you common sense I get on my teenager about common sense all the time maybe common sense is something you learn but I feel like I had it even as a young kid just because my parents taught it to me at an early age sorry I'm not a boomer I'm a generation xer and I just get triggered by silliness like this
@@craftmom5302 indeed… triggered and a bit rude.
They admitted they messed up, they were brave enough to video it all, they have not tried to cover it up, in fact they have willingly made themselves open to criticism ( your reply is a point in case). I applaud their courage.
If it offends you please don’t watch, I guarantee that the people most disappointed and hurt with time delays and increased costs are Colin and Paige.
@@pilgrimpeace7763 this is such a thoughtful and supportive response. Thank-you 💛
So, you check every fluid level in your car every time you drive it? Yeah right….
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Thanks for being here 💛