OUR VAN LIFE GEAR | Everything We Travel With In Our Ford Transit Connect Micro Camper Van!
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- In this video, we go through all of the gear and things we travelled with to 49/50 states in our Ford Transit Connect Micro Camper Van. After much trial and error, these are the items that we found to be necessary for our van life journey!
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Below are some of the items and materials we have in our van:
Under Storage Drawer: amzn.to/33DgUzb
Folding Brackets: amzn.to/3IPdHN3
Woven Decor: amzn.to/3mbpfQZ
MaxxAir Fan: amzn.to/3F2vrlJ
Noco Boost: amzn.to/3DUa7gV
Large Pillow Case: amzn.to/3ytRuz4
Visor Mirror: amzn.to/33zTv1q
Awning: amzn.to/30yH6tw
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 - amzn.to/311sTFb
YAKIMA, RoadShower 7G (Ours is the 4G model) - amzn.to/3nxA0gi
Rain Shield: amzn.to/3q35DPY
Electric Blanket: amzn.to/3F09HGV
Camp Chair: amzn.to/30tExZw
Drink Holder: amzn.to/3s85mxM
Portable sink: amzn.to/321oAKX
Air Fryer: amzn.to/3F4gvDI
Stove: amzn.to/3IS7L5Q
Refrigerator (21 quart): amzn.to/3sajl6g
Water dispenser: amzn.to/3GLmnlB
Water Jug: amzn.to/3yuaain
Shore Power plug: amzn.to/3EWhaqy
Lights: amzn.to/3s9aG6a
Phone Mount: amzn.to/453x8wj
Safe: amzn.to/3QC6eXZ
Backpack: amzn.to/327NmJt
Portable Toilet: amzn.to/3mb5clI
Portable Urinal: amzn.to/3GHU33m
Mattress: www.target.com...
Cabinet (Project Source 30-in W x 30-in H x 12.75-in D Natural Unfinished Oak Door Wall Fully Assembled Stock Cabinet from Lowes Item #336276Model #33A W3030B) - www.lowes.com/...
Wallpaper on Cabinet: amzn.to/3GMZhuV
Under shelf wired basket: amzn.to/3q3Wzu7
Drawer Slides - www.lowes.com/...
Cabinet Knobs - www.lowes.com/...
Cabinet Top - www.lowes.com/...
Roof rack: www.walmart.co...
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Very articulate instructive video.
Great tips!
Thanks and Happy travels!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it and you 😊
I really like your setup!! Our van is newer and we have to keep the dividing wall behind the seats for insurance reasons, so we can't use and wouldn't really have so much space with an overhead shelf for clothes. We use small backpacks and so far so good. But I love that you shared what you took that worked vs what took up space! Thank you, great video!
You are too kind! Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it! It sounds like you have a pretty great setup yourself- the most important thing about a van build is that it works for you 😊 The newer versions of this van are longer, correct? That would be so nice!
Hi - I think they may be a little longer. Yes they must be, because we have 2m and a man 6’4inches is about 1,93m so yes I think so. Less headroom, but our little sofa is low and it works for us. 🥰 Happy international travels!
Woohoo it's Mike and Heather ❤ just um WOW it's amazing how you guys were able to maximize your space and organize all of that yet it doesn't look messy or cluttered great video
It was all trial and error! The first couple times we went out, we felt way too claustrophobic and therefore needed to be more organized 😂 Thank you so much for watching!
Amazing, and well organized.
So what next? Canada hopefully!
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it! We are currently home, working and saving money for whatever comes next 😊 We hope to start traveling again soon and would love to do so internationally!
🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE🎉🥳🎂
Wow, thank you so much for remembering, you made my day! You are too kind!
@mikeandheather
You're welcome!
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday 🎂
Y'all have done a fabulous job👍👍👍
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Always love getting to watch your van life experiences!
We always love sharing them with you 😊
Yes, I enjoyed it! It is not hard, but you made it more simple than I would expect! 👍🏼
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it!
Awesome
Woo sundays with m&h
An informative review of vanlife needs. You guys are sooo organized. I put things away and 10 minutes later can’t find them. Well, I do have 30 … 40 years on you though. What’s the next adventure?
Too funny! We kept doing the same thing which is why we decided everything needs a place so we remember where to find things 😂 Honestly, we aren't sure what the next adventure is yet! We are currently home, working and saving money. Hopefully we will get back to traveling soon 😀
I love your videos!! I'm from Elkhart, IN. Yep, the RV capital of the world. I'm planning on getting a van and building it out to travel and see this beautiful country. I just finished your Alaska videos. I rarely watch TV anymore because I'm watching you two. BTW, you're both adorable. Your videos make me smile and laugh. I'm close to retirement and can't wait to take my tiny home south or southwest for the winter. Quick question. What cross body does Mike wear at times, and what brand of backpacks do you use?
Keep up the excellent videos!!!! ❤
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it and you! It means a lot to us ❤️
The crossbody Mike wears is the City Sling 2 from Aer. We have a camera bag from Wandrd Prvke and two small hiking daypacks from Osprey. We will include the links to the products below in case you are interested in checking them out but truthfully, we didn't pay full price for any of the bags, we bought them from eBay and Facebook Marketplace 😀 Hope that helps!
Best of luck in your van search/build! That is so exciting! You will have to keep us updated, we would love to hear all about it!
City Sling 2: aersf.com/products/city-sling-2
Wandrd Prvke Camera Bag: amzn.to/46UROaN
Daypack: amzn.to/3Fr01qL
@mikeandheather Thank you for the information!! If you're ever in Elkhart, IN, and want a quiet place to park and plug in, you are welcome at my home. I live about 4 miles south of the rv hall of fame, in a quiet, small subdivision. I have an empty rv pad next to my home with 30-amp electricity. You are welcome anytime and can stay as long as you'd like. I live close to Amish country and a huge flea market in Shipshewana, IN.
Keep up the great videos. I love seeing your travels. ❤️
Again, Great information!
Thank you for watching 😊
Great load out for 2! What’s the longest time you’ve both been off the grid in your van and not had to get any food, water, electricity or other form of support?
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really do appreciate it! We were moving quickly to be able to visit all 50 states and therefore didn't stay in one place for too long. The longest we stayed off the grid with our van was at a wild camping spot for the weekend, so three days. We could do longer however, that wasn't the style of travel we were doing at the time :) Hope that helps! Thanks again for watching!
Great video. What were those packets you used as a rodent deterrent?
Thank you for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it! We purchased the pouches at Walmart- here is the link if you are interested: www.walmart.com/ip/Victor-Scent-Away-Natural-Rodent-Repeller-5-Pack/43947821?from=/search
Can yall measure the distance from the windowsill to the floor? I know yall covered it, but I think yall should be able to feel it through the carpet. The windowsill I'm talking about is above the wheel wells, where yall countertop is. Thanks :D
Hi, honestly it is a bit hard to measure! If we had to "guesstimate" it would be about 25 inches from the floor. We hope that helps- sorry we can't give you a more accurate measurement!
@mikeandheather no no, all good! Plus minus half an inch is good enough 👍