Thanks for another great video. Genius set up for your bike. You inspire me to think more about doing some solo camping. I'm an able-bodied, married female and my husband and I are in the process of doing a low-budget build in a new to us 2006 Sprinter - for traveling, not living fulltime. We travel together quite a bit, but I've only gone on one van trip alone out of necessity. I'm honestly just scared! Seeing what other women are doing solo is pushing me in the direction of planning a solo trip. Keep sharing your adventures and inspiring all types of people!! Safe travels.
It’s certainly daunting when you start solo travels, but just start with a small trip that you’re comfortable with. It’s amazing how quickly you’ll embrace it and feel good doing it. Thanks for supporting my channel and have a great time on your solo trip!
I absolutely love your videos 🙏 we are a family of 4 from sweden. And my husband is a T5 complete. And we're planning on building our own campervan in the future to explore Europe. I'm so impressed over things you have in your van. And we are probably going to copy some of it 🤓
@@Julia-vd9or ah that’s so exciting!! I started the channel to show what is possible l, even for a high level injury, so I’m glad it reached you in Sweden 😊
I really Love your videos I Also in this app from an auto accidenot. I would love to travel Like you' What you're doing is very inspirational because of my accident. I don't believe that I can dive ove to live in a van but I don't think that it'll be able to. Keep doing everything that you Are doing
Great vid Lisa! You are so well prepared and have put so much thought into possible problems and solutions. Plus I think you're an engineering genius! Happy Travels!❤
I finally found this video you where talking about. Now that is neat!!! How you load your bike.. I like the bike too but i cannot afford that though. WOW... Its a good thing you live or able to drive around like that. Where i live its to dangerous to do so. Great video!!!
That backup system might be our backup for the Superarm. Or do you have something else figured out for that? Really appreciate your sharing these videos.
If my Superarm is broken (which happened), I’m able to transfer from my wheelchair to the van floor at the sliding door. Then I pull my chair in through that door and get into it. Lots of effort required but it’s doable!
Getting to be a winter weather here around Toronto wish I was going to California as well. Enjoy your trip down the coast and have a good winter in the warm weather.
jealous 0° here in OSHAWA -but I finally bought a metris van and I’ve been driving for three months so hope to head south with it someday-love your set up-you’re an inspiration keep it up
Amazing and something fairly inexpensive as a fence post for ramps. I love people that can think outside of a box for ideas. An for the 2 ways of loading your bike is great. The manual is harder to work with but it's better than nothing for sure. Another great video and yes it did help me with ideas for loading and unloading my little 3 wheel scooter if I don't have help. Safe travels down the coast. Blessings! Sherry
Wonderful news! A scooter might be a bit heavier than my bike so my winch may not work, but I’m sure another wouldn’t be difficult to find. Happy trails to you!
What a beautiful place, I have never ridden a mountain bike before. I did try a road hand bike before. Did you try both and go with the mountain bike one or did you get it to suit where you would be traveling to? Great ideas on the electrical winch and the pulley if the electric one failed.
@@aaroncates7924 I have a road bike as well, but I rarely ride it since I prefer to be off the pavement. I like to be in the trees or anywhere most rustic than city roads or trails.
@@aaroncates7924 they each have their appeal! The mountain bike makes sense for me since I’m usually around forestry roads and I can still ride it on pavement if I wanted. The road bike wouldn’t do very well on forest roads :)
@@Keepinitwheel306 yes, definitely not. I got mountain bike tires for my wheelchair but still need to mount them. It would be fun to do trails with it.
You will be faced with that challenge in due time, I suggest practicing at least once. Perhaps in a safe and easy location. And once you have mastered this responsibility, you can learn to install snow chains, which are also very handy in slick muddy conditions.
👍 Beautiful (both the scenery & you)👍 Vancouver Island is on my list to explore. 😊 Cool gear & bike; does it have shock absorbers (hard to see)? How wide is this bike? 4 ft?
Hi! Yes the bike is equipped with impressive Fox suspension. This bike is 28 inches wide, it has an articulating front end to help it be narrower than most other bikes. It’s pricey though but worth it.
Thanks for your video. Very helpfull
So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching.
so glad that you have the winch and the back up manual method too just in case. It is impressive to see how you did the diy ramps too. 👍🏻
This makes me hopeful that I will find a way to enjoy trails again as a para. From one prairie girl to another, enjoy your mild winter!
I hope you find a way soon!! Depending on where you are located, there might be an adaptive organization near you with bikes to rent.
Thanks for another great video. Genius set up for your bike. You inspire me to think more about doing some solo camping. I'm an able-bodied, married female and my husband and I are in the process of doing a low-budget build in a new to us 2006 Sprinter - for traveling, not living fulltime. We travel together quite a bit, but I've only gone on one van trip alone out of necessity. I'm honestly just scared! Seeing what other women are doing solo is pushing me in the direction of planning a solo trip. Keep sharing your adventures and inspiring all types of people!! Safe travels.
It’s certainly daunting when you start solo travels, but just start with a small trip that you’re comfortable with. It’s amazing how quickly you’ll embrace it and feel good doing it. Thanks for supporting my channel and have a great time on your solo trip!
New to your channel, from Australia and love love love what you are doing! My dream to handcycle around the world!
Glad you found my channel!! Let me know if your dream unfolds and you find yourself cranking across Canada or the USA 😃
I absolutely love your videos 🙏 we are a family of 4 from sweden. And my husband is a T5 complete. And we're planning on building our own campervan in the future to explore Europe. I'm so impressed over things you have in your van. And we are probably going to copy some of it 🤓
@@Julia-vd9or ah that’s so exciting!! I started the channel to show what is possible l, even for a high level injury, so I’m glad it reached you in Sweden 😊
Outstanding winch system! Thanks
I really Love your videos I Also in this app from an auto accidenot. I would love to travel Like you' What you're doing is very inspirational because of my accident. I don't believe that I can dive ove to live in a van but I don't think that it'll be able to.
Keep doing everything that you Are doing
Great vid Lisa! You are so well prepared and have put so much thought into possible problems and solutions. Plus I think you're an engineering genius! Happy Travels!❤
Aw thanks! Yes, preparation is key and I’m a bit of a planner hehe. Happy travels to you as well 🙌
You really have thought about everything.
Very impressive!
I finally found this video you where talking about. Now that is neat!!! How you load your bike.. I like the bike too but i cannot afford that though. WOW... Its a good thing you live or able to drive around like that. Where i live its to dangerous to do so. Great video!!!
That backup system might be our backup for the Superarm. Or do you have something else figured out for that? Really appreciate your sharing these videos.
If my Superarm is broken (which happened), I’m able to transfer from my wheelchair to the van floor at the sliding door. Then I pull my chair in through that door and get into it. Lots of effort required but it’s doable!
That's such a gorgeous spot! Good find
It has easily made it into my top 10 spots :)
Exercise is a positive feel good build the appetite endeavor
I’ve been sick for 3 weeks now, probably the longest I have been without exercise in years!! I’m certainly feeling the ill effects.
@@Keepinitwheel306 SORRY. Hope you feel better soon 💗
Getting to be a winter weather here around Toronto wish I was going to California as well. Enjoy your trip down the coast and have a good winter in the warm weather.
Thank you so much! Just went biking in California in 22C weather … I love this nomad life :)
jealous 0° here in OSHAWA -but I finally bought a metris van and I’ve been driving for three months so hope to head south with it someday-love your set up-you’re an inspiration keep it up
Amazing and something fairly inexpensive as a fence post for ramps. I love people that can think outside of a box for ideas. An for the 2 ways of loading your bike is great. The manual is harder to work with but it's better than nothing for sure. Another great video and yes it did help me with ideas for loading and unloading my little 3 wheel scooter if I don't have help. Safe travels down the coast. Blessings! Sherry
Wonderful news! A scooter might be a bit heavier than my bike so my winch may not work, but I’m sure another wouldn’t be difficult to find. Happy trails to you!
I'm usually looking for new places to take my RV.
Is your RV off grid capable or do you need plugin and services? I really like the B.C. rec sites if you don’t need any hookups.
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What a beautiful place, I have never ridden a mountain bike before. I did try a road hand bike before. Did you try both and go with the mountain bike one or did you get it to suit where you would be traveling to? Great ideas on the electrical winch and the pulley if the electric one failed.
@@aaroncates7924 I have a road bike as well, but I rarely ride it since I prefer to be off the pavement. I like to be in the trees or anywhere most rustic than city roads or trails.
@@Keepinitwheel306 ahh, okay. I used to ride a road bike before my injury and loved being out on the country roads. I may have to try a mountain bike.
@@aaroncates7924 they each have their appeal! The mountain bike makes sense for me since I’m usually around forestry roads and I can still ride it on pavement if I wanted. The road bike wouldn’t do very well on forest roads :)
@@Keepinitwheel306 yes, definitely not. I got mountain bike tires for my wheelchair but still need to mount them. It would be fun to do trails with it.
where on vi was this , lisa ...we are in courtenay. if you ever up this way would like to meet you. just a thought
It’s by Sproat Lake. Beautiful area!
One of these days you should go and meet up with "Chrome" from "VanCity VanLife" he lives around there.
Haha I’d love to meet up with Chrome and Cruz, I just wouldn’t know how to make it happen!
@@Keepinitwheel306 Try emailing him couldn't hurt.
And or maybe give him shout out in one of your videos perhaps?
Can you change a flat tire on your van?
I haven’t even tried! Hoping a plug kit will be all I need if I’m ever in that situation
You will be faced with that challenge in due time, I suggest practicing at least once.
Perhaps in a safe and easy location.
And once you have mastered this responsibility, you can learn to install snow chains, which are also very handy in slick muddy conditions.
👍 Beautiful (both the scenery & you)👍 Vancouver Island is on my list to explore. 😊 Cool gear & bike; does it have shock absorbers (hard to see)?
How wide is this bike? 4 ft?
Hi! Yes the bike is equipped with impressive Fox suspension. This bike is 28 inches wide, it has an articulating front end to help it be narrower than most other bikes. It’s pricey though but worth it.
@Keepinitwheel306 thanks 🌷Lisa🌷- bike looks much larger in the videos. 👋 Hope you're feeling healthier, now 🙏