What Full Time VAN LIFE is ACTUALLY Like (is it right for you?)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @LloydandMandy
    @LloydandMandy  Год назад +3

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    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

      Guys, we are dry and sunny here in Seattle!
      It's quite nice here, actually.
      Temps will stay close to what we (in America) call 70-71 degrees until Sunday.
      (70-71 degrees = about 22-23 Celsius)

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

      Safety Wing is ab-fab cost wise, if you are UNDER 40. Beyond that age, premium costs rise sharply!
      Love all the jokes that you made about Hope and using the word "hope" a lot, 🤣

    • @SuiGenerisAbbie
      @SuiGenerisAbbie Год назад

      Your beloved doggie's birthday party wasn't the dog's breakfast, was it? 😉

  • @janetackland493
    @janetackland493 Год назад +3

    What an eye opener this video has been. Amazing countryside and these people are living better in their vans than on the streets. Love you guys!

  • @jerrybow8779
    @jerrybow8779 Год назад +3

    Buy a small dehumidifier and also you can buy a lot better stuff for cleaning out drains than vinegar and baking soda(most hardware stores will stock it)

  • @jimmiller4951
    @jimmiller4951 Год назад +4

    Hi guys . I'm very excited to be a new subscriber on your channel . I am 67 years old and will be soon starting my " new life " on the road with my precious girl Lucy a 4 year old Doberman . This will be a new life , a new way of life a life worth living. Looking forward to your next video . By the way I am a retired RV technician and it looks like you have made a good purchase . Buy some tools even cheep ones are better than no tools. Peace .........

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jim! Sounds like you’ve got a great adventure ahead of you, thank you for the advice we will do that for sure

  • @loboblue5441
    @loboblue5441 Год назад +6

    Hang in there! Exciting adventures await you. Do it while you're young. Keep traveling. Happy birthday, Bear! Anxious for your next video. God bless

  • @MrIstvanc
    @MrIstvanc Год назад +3

    I like your vlogs. Putting moisture absorbing pellets, cat litter and the like is quite hopeless. They don't work, humid air will keep coming into the RV on top of what your propane hobs and the furnace produce. Having thermal covers on the windows at least during travelling and the night would significantly reduce condensation. Having a good ventillation will also help.

  • @philharnett2884
    @philharnett2884 Год назад +2

    Hi guys. New adventure for you. Good luck. For an old guy like me, who used to love stuff like this, I couldn't imagine anything more uncomfortable, unless I was in a $250k + motor home cruising the warm tropics. Lol. Forever expanding your experience is an awesome way to grow. Love watching you both grow, together. 😊

  • @barrymartin256
    @barrymartin256 Год назад +1

    When your plunging drains you need a 2 to 3 inches of liquid/ water below the plunger to pump. We drove from Vancouver to Calgary in the late 70s, awesome. I took my eyes off the road for a few seconds then realised I had a road train up my clacker, scarey. Thanks so much for your vlogs, stay safe & enjoy.

  • @shauntoomey3299
    @shauntoomey3299 Год назад +3

    Bear spray (not the dog kind of bear) and a half sized axe handle or baseball bat might be handy on your walks and general security.
    Wiping down with Vinegar is good and cheap for anti-mould.
    Do you have a vent you can use whilst cooking?
    Any plans to get push bikes?
    Classic relationship fun. Losing the power of speech when your loved one bangs their head.
    I know not everything works out as you plan but that is part of the adventure.

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      very true, and yep we have a vent, the moisture has gotten a lot better now that we're out of the rain a bit

  • @gp5787
    @gp5787 Год назад +3

    Hi. Found your videos while planning to take my mother and aunt to Vietnam so they could meet my wife's family. Anyways... I live in Vancouver. One time years ago I was in Vietnam for 2 months and came home to my car full of mold. Best thing to avoid that is kitty litter. Couple dishes or Mason jars in the right spots and it will swallow the moisture up for you.

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      thank for the advice, we'll try that!

    • @0004612
      @0004612 Год назад

      Or a aluminum tray full of charcoal will absorb the moisture

  • @a.m.palmer1788
    @a.m.palmer1788 Год назад

    Great parking job in the city!
    I recently started full-time RV life in a class C, and parking can be an adventure!
    I am enjoying your channel.
    Cheers!

  • @larry6682
    @larry6682 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video. Spring has arrived and it's only going to get better. Look forward to your adventures.

  • @bluestarfishsea
    @bluestarfishsea Год назад +1

    Hang in guys!! It was a wet cold few weeks for us getting back frm Playa too boo 😢 but the sun is here! ☀️ So much better when it’s warmer….supposed to be 24C on van island here tmrw woot woot time to get the boat in the lake 👌

  • @bluestarfishsea
    @bluestarfishsea Год назад +1

    Baha have fun on the malahat, it’s spring you’ll be fine 👌

  • @itinerant8572
    @itinerant8572 Год назад

    Thank you for banging your head Loyd, I have an 2003 Winnebago in Australia and I banged my head more times than enough as I'm 1.85 tall

  • @shelleywalker6225
    @shelleywalker6225 Год назад +1

    I love that you had a party for Bear's birthday. Your RV has my favorite floorplan. I'm looking to purchase a refurbished one from Cruise America with the similar plan.

  • @jacquelineemmerson5573
    @jacquelineemmerson5573 Год назад +1

    Awe! You stopped in Port Moody for Bear! I know that store well…My hometown; Been following you 2 for some time now. It’s been interesting & informative. You 2 do quality work. We’re on one of the Gulf islands off the coast of BC…really interested in watching you adventure off in your RV…we just purchased a “classic” RV last summer. Cheers from the coast of BC. & safe travels!

  • @petertennent9604
    @petertennent9604 Год назад

    I think you need a dehumidifier . I just emptied my apartment into a storage locker to go travelling . If you're ever passing SafeStore , Holloway Road , London , it's yours .

  • @margieweaver864
    @margieweaver864 Год назад +2

    I’m enjoying your new scenery and adventures! 🐾🐾

  • @freelancekate8919
    @freelancekate8919 Год назад +4

    Stay safe, and keep Bear safe. Wow Canada has a lot going on. Its not what one would think Canada is like

  • @geraldb9706
    @geraldb9706 Год назад +1

    Hello Lloyd, Mandy and Bear! I am only new to your channel as of today so have obviously missed a lot. I’m not going to lie, when I heard you had a four year old Chocolate Lab I was hooked. I have a seven year old Chocolate Lab, female, named Saje. Happy birthday to Bear! 🎉. I have dreamed of doing this type of living, so I look forward to catching up on your channel and watching your up coming adventures. I’m in Alberta myself and have a relative in Kelowna. You will love it there I hope. Take care, peace and calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

  • @noxtwilight_
    @noxtwilight_ Год назад

    I grew up in Kelowna, it was sleepy then, not any longer! All of BC is amazing but glad you're going there 😀 I love seeing it.

  • @aimeeegner3147
    @aimeeegner3147 Год назад +1

    Hit up The Hatch or Crown & Thieves for some vino when you get to Kelowna - safe journey!

  • @LV12800
    @LV12800 Год назад +2

    Great vlog...because it was so real...and I couldn't help laughing along with Mandy everytime there was a bit of a mishap...all good...that's how adventures are...rolling with what life brings...you two are getting good at that. Look forward to the next.❤

  • @billhillegass946
    @billhillegass946 Год назад

    Nice video, so glad you were told about the vicious dogs , happy birthday bear 🎉.

  • @maureenmoreno6379
    @maureenmoreno6379 Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday Bear! 🎉 🐻
    Safe Travels!

  • @TheRealdal
    @TheRealdal Год назад

    You need a dehumidifier to keep the moisture down in RV. Just a floor or tabletop portable one.

  • @kelly_hunsaker_reads
    @kelly_hunsaker_reads Год назад

    I just found your. channel today, and I am looking forward to the adventures to come.

  • @Carol-vv5cm
    @Carol-vv5cm Год назад

    Bear is adorable with his birthday hat.!!

  • @kathifailor4660
    @kathifailor4660 Год назад +1

    Hi guys, just going to let you know I live in Washington State down in Olympia and it's getting very nice..Finally, sunshine😁 and it's that way all the way up to Seattle. So yeah you're right. Might be a good idea to go south😅👋👍

  • @calvinconcepts
    @calvinconcepts Год назад +1

    Propane adds moisture and makes it so much harder to keep the moisture down. Maybe try electric heaters? That is if you can get electricity. Good luck :)

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      great idea, thank you!

    • @calvinconcepts
      @calvinconcepts Год назад +1

      @@LloydandMandy You will allow save your propane that way too. We used a space heater whenever we had access to electricity. I hope that helps!

  • @kayeevans
    @kayeevans Год назад +1

    Happy birthday Bear ❤🎉💝

  • @mokolocomadafaka
    @mokolocomadafaka Год назад +1

    On your way to Kelowna, you should visit Harrison Hotsprings

  • @hammockinparadise
    @hammockinparadise Год назад

    I went down that same sketchy road trying to get to the lake in June. It’s still closed 😢 I’m glad I didn’t know Golden to Revelstoke was dangerous when I drove it 😮😂 yikes!!

  • @RVStitcher
    @RVStitcher Год назад +1

    Love the Birthday hat🎉

  • @condor1906
    @condor1906 Год назад +1

    I’m happy for you guys

  • @paddypat
    @paddypat Год назад +1

    Head to Osoyoos! I have cabin out there and go every summer.

  • @evamosbauer2865
    @evamosbauer2865 Год назад +1

    We have a doggie we love Archie to bits , but so in love with Bear so adorable , so can relate to mean dogs , my husband and our dog got attacked and both needed medical attention our Archie needed a opp that is how badly he was injured in the attack, the man who owned the dogs, did not even say sorry, in hence saying safe travel to both Hugs from Melbourne the Yara Valley xo

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +2

      Thanks guys, so sorry to hear that, that's terrible

  • @camrodger8638
    @camrodger8638 Год назад

    You’ve likely already found that the Coquihalla is a horribly sterile 4 and 6 lane expressway. Highway 3 from Hope to Osoyoos and Kelowna is a far, far more scenic highway. Please don’t forget Canadas vacation jewel, Vancouver Island.

  • @Carol-vv5cm
    @Carol-vv5cm Год назад

    I'm glad you didn't stay around the sketchy area especially after hearing you had no service. I just subscribed so I don't know but do you use IOverlander for camp spots?

  • @amberlewis9428
    @amberlewis9428 Год назад

    LLYOD AND MANDY, me and my boyfriend just love watching your videos. I wanted to leave you a comment in hopes of saving Lloyd's poor head. I was feeling for him everytime he hit his head on that shelving and thought this bandaid idea may help for short term. Get yourself a pool noodle and cut it to size of the bottom of the shelf and attach it. This would hopefully lesser the pain everytime yall hit your head on that shelf. From your friends in Minnesota!

  • @janetackland493
    @janetackland493 Год назад +1

    Poor Bear doesn’t have a raincoat. He needs. Drizabone. Maybe try for a pet supply sponsor for Bear!

  • @chadparker1212
    @chadparker1212 9 месяцев назад

    Should also add solar panels to give u more off grid power

  • @alwilson8670
    @alwilson8670 Год назад +1

    Great vlog interesting thanks🙂🙏

  • @russelljenkins4660
    @russelljenkins4660 Год назад +1

    So funny, enjoyed watching this
    You guys are literally driving into the world of gypsy’s😊

  • @allygurl1970
    @allygurl1970 Год назад

    Hi guys, just discovered your channel...love it...hey lloyd, I'm from tweed (heads) today's temp was 25° or 77° just your average autumn day here in northern nsw...he he...anyway...enjoy that rain...

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      lol. we used to live on the goldy, we Ove it but you just can't beat the fresh mountain air and the snow resorts here!

    • @allygurl1970
      @allygurl1970 Год назад

      Yep, the gold can be a pain in the but and even Byron's getting chaotic but those beautiful little towns and villages in the Byron hinterland are just gorgeous. I've got a great friend who lives in a town in Saskatchewan Canada he sends me pictures of winters there...very snowy. Great for skiing

  • @ladybug111
    @ladybug111 Год назад

    My baby golden is 1 today🎉. Happy birthday Bear❤

  • @suerop
    @suerop Год назад

    New subscriber! Happy Birthday to your beautiful fur baby! 💞💗 You're a cute couple. I'm probably going to have to do some catching up on your videos. Yay!

  • @_the_outcast_king_
    @_the_outcast_king_ Год назад

    I swear.... if I can find a remote or even traveling job... My hometown will never see me again.. all I want is this life. even with all of the hardships... im dying here.

  • @charmainemcdonald9679
    @charmainemcdonald9679 Год назад

    Great to see “ real life” … in a van ..

  • @ron46844
    @ron46844 Год назад +8

    By purchasing a 20+ year old RV, your new title is Nomad/Repairperson. You'll be spending as much time "fixing" as traveling. Think of the various systems you have in your unit: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural in addition to the auto system. All contain moving parts that can be as much as 20 years old and now you are "jostling" every day. I hate to be such a downer but these are the reasons my wife and I no longer own an RV.

    • @trantrongthi1201
      @trantrongthi1201 Год назад +1

      My car is 18 years now, but no any problems for me.

    • @moderndaydrifter4672
      @moderndaydrifter4672 Год назад +7

      I have been living in rvs since 2014 in Saskatchewan and Alberta and have spent very little time fixing. It's mostly maintenance to ensure there are no big issues. I will tell you to inspect your roof and the roof seams. Reseal them and make sure no water leaks in your rv. Take care out there.

    • @KatieT81
      @KatieT81 Год назад +2

      We have had many campers and our 1983 rv is by far the most reliable and best build we have ever had. Plus it's in perfect retro shape! ❤

    • @moderndaydrifter4672
      @moderndaydrifter4672 Год назад +2

      @Katie T I love the old RVs I had a 1992 28' class c that I loved I had over 200,000km on it when some drunk rear-ended it while it was parked on the street.

    • @KatieT81
      @KatieT81 Год назад

      @@moderndaydrifter4672 that's so sad! Hopefully you have found about gem!

  • @cacanghoihoi3005
    @cacanghoihoi3005 Год назад +1

    Mandy@ gehst du nicht zum Muckibude ???

  • @rajTrondhjem10
    @rajTrondhjem10 Год назад

    Are the local pubs friendly towards outside visitors? Thanks..

    • @Whitney341
      @Whitney341 Год назад

      Mostly, yes ☺️ As long as you're respectful of our towns and you don't cause any issues or trouble with the locals, then we obviously welcome the business!

  • @annaouverson7123
    @annaouverson7123 Год назад

    I hope you take that cupboard over the door down!

  • @ernestalopez5926
    @ernestalopez5926 Год назад

    I would have yanked off that cabinet the 1st time I bumped my head!

  • @dawnremy1182
    @dawnremy1182 4 месяца назад

    Get humidifier

  • @ladybug111
    @ladybug111 Год назад

    If you guys make your way to Niagara Falls please let me know so I can take you to a few wineries in my area and treat you to a lovely dinner. Bear can play with my goldens❤

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      Sounds amazing!

    • @ladybug111
      @ladybug111 Год назад

      I live in wine country. Please take me up on my offer if you make it out this way. I would love to show you around.

  • @kathifailor4660
    @kathifailor4660 Год назад +1

    On the way to that campground and those campers on the side of the road. Those are all homeless people. That's what it looks like in Washington in certain spots. It's like that all over the US. Homeless people everywhere. All the garbage and all that yeah 😢

    • @LloydandMandy
      @LloydandMandy  Год назад +1

      wow, crazy

    • @kathifailor4660
      @kathifailor4660 Год назад

      @@LloydandMandy On a happy Note it's all getting cleaned up 👍it was because of COVID

  • @helphelp9400
    @helphelp9400 Год назад +2

    Go south

  • @icarus5x5
    @icarus5x5 Год назад

    STOP putting baking soda down the RV drains, it turns into a worse clog than the original clog you are trying to fix.

  • @rorschachmanhattan9612
    @rorschachmanhattan9612 Год назад

  • @SEE-ME-DO-1
    @SEE-ME-DO-1 Год назад +1

    The road is your toilets . You do on the side of road ?😂😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @michaelferrazzano7450
    @michaelferrazzano7450 Год назад

    So far I see him doing all the work ...walking the dog shopping cleaning the dishes and driving

    • @Whitney341
      @Whitney341 Год назад

      Well, sometimes we only see what we want to see. I've seen a her attending to a moisture issue, also walking the dog, washing the dog, cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner, washing laundry, folding and putting away laundry, sweeping the floors, washing the floors, washing the cupboards, driving, constructing travel plans and routes.. if this is the only video you've ever seen then of course you're not getting a full picture of their relationship. Even if you have watched all of their videos, you'd still absolutely not have the full picture of their relationship.