🤣 I always wondered if people check that out. It's mostly Chris...... she's the music connoisseur. Loves to put on the jams and drive. Thanks for watching!
Next time you are near Zion, I would recommend Gooseberry Mesa for camping. It is between Hurricane and Colorado City above Zion. It has two pit toilets very clean and the Short Creek Chevron has a dump and free water. It about 50 boondocking sites that are about 1,500 ft. above Virgin Utah and Zion. If you have ever watched the Red Bull Rampage Mountain Bike competition, the top where they drop down is Gooseberry Mesa and Smithsonian Butte. Surrounded by cliffs that overlook Hurricane and Zion. Favorite place in Utah.
Sweet, we will book mark it for next time! We looked at Smithsonian Butte, but read that the access from Zion was very rough and it best to come from the south, Apple Valley? We will check out this area next time, thanks for the tip!
Irene Iron Fitness the road from Zion is fun but only for 4wd with high clearance. Road from Apple Valley is easy and 4. wd is not necessary, I have seen Winnebago Views up here. Last summer during rampage there were 4 Earthroamers up here that came independently.
Another great video and tour of scenerie. You guys Rock! Im jealoous😊. Thanks again for sharing with us viewer's. Im trying to convince my wife to get one of those vans, seriously!!😁 Stay safe and travel on....
Good for me to see , I am picking up my new rig next week , which begins my transition into this lifestyle. I am a competitive cyclist (road race addict )and really thrive on keeping a high fitness level , I am a bit anxious but i'm sure it will unfold perfectly . Thanks for sharing your content ~peace~
Yeah, that's where Jeep's turn around and go back up, and where RZR's just keep on going! Utah is awesome for off road trails, I want to go there so bad in my RZR and do some exploring.
Irene Iron Fitness I would rent a 2 or 4 seat RZR. I owned a 2016 jeep JKU sold it a few years ago for the camper van. No comparison with my 4 seat RZR, The suspension on the RZR is so good, no comparison with a jeep. The ride quality and comfort is head and shoulders over a jeep. And it will go places that a jeep goes and more, and go there much faster and in more comfort.
We finally got around to switching out our old showerhead to the one you recommended eons ago. Love it!! Thanks so much for your helpful tips!! Enjoy your travels 😎😊
Well THANKS guys! It was so nice to chat and get to know you a little bit. Enjoy that new Beyond, travel safe, and I'm sure we'll run it o you again. Small world! 😀
Luv Moab!!! I workout every day and always wondered how one would maintain that workout schedule while doing Van Life. You guys have shown me how it's possible. THANK YOU!!! What workout equipment do you have onboard? Have you ever shown that?
FYI, Sounds like you have a bad tire. A tire with uneven ware will cause that humming sound. But too late, the van is sold and we’re all waiting to see your new trailer.
Yeah those goodyear dura tracs get a bit loud at higher speeds! We rotated them pretty often to help and noticed right after the rotations they got quieter. Our new trailer should be built in Aug/sept....... so it's gonna feel like forever! Should have the truck tent build done in a couple weeks though so we can get back on the road!! Thanks for binging the vids!!😁
Another great installment. You've inspired me to get rid of my one (pretty useless) flexible solar panel and get three new ones on the roof. The lithium upgrade will need to wait, I have four (just added two last year) Lifeline batteries and want to get some use out of them before changing out. So when we head to Utah this fall we can enjoy some of the BLM sites. Looking forward to your future videos.
Hello! That's awesome, you'll love having 3 times the solar. That will make a huge difference and I totally understand wanting to get some use outta the Lifelines. Do you have an MPPT controller or PWM? That will also make a big difference if you upgrade. (Up to 30% they say.) Our Mppt actually just had a short( possibly my fault and will do a vid on it) and we have been without solar for a week! Very tough.......
@@IreneIronTravels Still have PWM and will switch that out as well. We don't head out to Utah until mid September so now is the time for these upgrades. Sorry to hear about the short in your MPPT will be interested in your video.
I noticed that too while editing!😡 That was my camera phone I usually use for B roll driving scenes. I'll make sure to use the Sony with mic if we do any any talking at highway speeds! I think our tires are starting to get a little louder now also. About 24k on them.. thinking about doing a review... Thanks for watching!
Great video! Do you have room for the clamshell pop up tent now that you reconfigured the back of the van? I want to get one of those to work out in. Also got the Reebok Professional Deck. Not sure if that will fit in your rig.
Thank you! No, we haven't replaced the tent yet, but might reconfigure some things when we get back to Minneapolis. We are pretty used to just working out outside right now, but we've been spoiled in the SW with very little rain. Now that we are moving towards the Midwest its been raining a lot! I think the Reebok Deck would be a little big for our van, but it sure would be nice to have!
That's a good idea and will bring it up on video. We currently use a WIFI motion camera and also a audible motion alarm. For the most part it is very safe out in remote boondocking locations... but always good to be aware of your surroundings!
Hi we loved Utah we are there last August we are newbies to this whole van life thing not full-time kind of like months at a time Warriors ...how do you protect yourselves out there in the middle of nowhere we have a taser we have pepper spray we recently bought a gun but we're afraid to travel with it due to every state has different laws ..
Hello! Good video topic! I think it is a comfort thing. The more you do it (and anything) the more comfortable you are in different boondocking situations. Although we believe it is "safer" than in big cities. It still usually takes me a day or so to feel comfortable in new surroundings. And that goes in the cites and out in the middle of now where. Since we live in here fulltime, it is like a house/home to us and we have everything we need to protect ourselves. We do believe in the second amendment right, but you're right the state laws do vary and that can make it tricky! We will address this more in the future as it keeps coming up! Thanks for watching!
Our showers are pretty quick... maybe 5 min total with the water running only half of that. Our fresh tank is 26 gallons and we carry an extra 6 gallons of drinking water.(probably up this to 10 soon) We can last about 7 days stretching it out and showering every 2-3 days each. Also, we drink about a gallon of water each per day.
We have... its definitely a cool van, but we think it's completely different than our van. The Revel is more designed for a weekend adventure mobile I think. A sweet one at that with 4x4, a lift, and now lithium batteries. But, ultimately it is too small for us and tanks are also on the small side. We feel our layout works better for us and full time. I would like to take a 30 day trip with one though!😜
Hello! Yes, I installed the system myself. Here is the video if you haven't gotten to it yet. ruclips.net/video/qIANRToD-vU/видео.html An install like this should not void the manufacture warranty, but there is always a chance the dealer could try to say otherwise. We had some warranty work done at a MB dealer and they did not say anything different about it being a converted camper van by Airstream.
Love your van. I ha e a older 2002 Chevy express conversion van. But it works for me. I'm getting ready to head to Utah now and then going to winter in Arizona. I have been looking for a travel buddy, female, or maybe male. Just someone to share my experiences with. I've joined a couple of nomadic groups, but I'm terrible at technology, so I'm probably doing it wrong. I'm on ssdi and just looking for someone who has same love for the nomadic life, but that has their own income, or at least some. I will help any body. But don't want to completely support them. Anyway, live your van and vids, subd up, and waiting for your next vid. I also like the way you share where you have been , as sometimes ,,,, here lately ,,,, it gets hard to find places. Keep up the great work. You guys look like you're very happy. Stay blessed, and safe. Peace
Hello, thanks for the comment! I hope you find someone to share your journey with, as I don't know what I would do without Chris! Thanks for watching and stay safe!
We have the 20014.5 airstream interstate and are due for new tires (still on original set) what tires do you have and do you like them? I heard a really good upgrade for class B vans are get bigger tires. Also where did you get the solar shades? I just have the block out ones that have the straps you roll the windows up on. Did you upgrade your rear camera? We are looking to upgrade the radio to the alpine 8 or 10 inch along with the rear camera because it randomly comes on and off :( thanks for all the videos!!
Thanks for watching! We have Goodyear Duratrac AT tires and we really do like them. Being a more aggressive tread they are a little louder on the highway but that is the trade off. If you don't go off pavement much I would recommend the Michelin defender LTX as that was the other road tire we looked at. It gets really good reviews and lasts longer and is quieter. Both tires are about $200 a piece. I recomend Discount Tire as they have over 1000 locations nationwide, offer free flat repair, free tire rotation, and free air. We stop every other month or so and get them checked. The dually sprinters have a very narrow tire size and limits your options. To go larger you would probably have to change the rims out...... The solar shades we made out of bulk solar material from Amazon. Its nice because you can still look out but it gives you privacy and some sun relief. I have heard alot of bad stories about the Kenwood radios in Airstreams and we two go bad on our coach! We just put in a 10.1 inch cheap model from Amazon and really like it. It's just like a big android tablet and fits the Sprinter perfect. (affiliate link)JOYING 10.1 Android Car Stereo: amzn.to/2OYKm8G Thanks so much for watching!
Oh and yes we added a second back up cam. Very cheap, like $40 and I mounted it low on the bumper for a close up view of backing up on the big 10.1 inch radio screen. We still have the wide over view original backup cam in the rearview mirror too.
Because of the cove it in all the riots we've been trying to figure out what everybody else does when their full-time boondockers can you give us some advice this is only our second year and don't really know what to do we are outside of Kingman and it is so hot and don't know if we should move they're talking about closing States again can somebody let us know
👍👍 Curious ~ only 1/2 hour run time on the AC. What wattage? Soft start? Thermostat/temperature Controlled? Have you tested the BB’s To see how long you could get? Being uncomfortable stinks ☹️ I’m assuming that you could get 6-8 hours of AC and with all that sun you could recharge fairly quick. Anyways...another good video~ Take Care Safe Travels
Hello! I will be doing a full AC test on the BB's as I think it is a pretty interesting topic for many people. We have ran it for over an hour but these rooftop AC's take a lot of power. Dometic Penguin II AC with thermostat - 1800 watts or roughly 150 amps per hour. So at full-on we probably only be looking at 2.5 hours or 5 hours on 50% cycle and that's not including any other loads. Our 300 watts of solar is not enough to charge our bats back up quickly so for now just little bursts of AC if we need it. We do have a soft start, but it's not installed. The 4 BB's can handle the start-up, but it is recommended to have one installed to prolong their life. Good questions! Thanks so much for watching Jannie!
No, we made them out of a solar screen material that we found on Amazon. like this amzn.to/31HF6MK We absolutely love them, not just for the solar blocking, but the privacy. You can see out, but very hard to see in unless its nighttime and you have lights on.
That is good to know- thanks Irene! I am looking at Class B motor homes and I’ve short listed the Interstate and PW Ascent; was surprised the latter doesn’t come with a spare. 🤔
Another great video guys. I was wondering if you could maybe talk about your experience with the Mercedes Sprinter reliability and maintenance costs? I’ve heard that only certain qualified Mercedes dealers can work on Sprinters. Also oil changes can be really expensive and the DEF situation? You bought used correct, has it been trouble free?
Thank you! Yes, this is good topic! We will do a video on it and I think it will be very interesting as many people have different opinions about MB maintenance. We did buy ours used with 24k on it and 5 years old. My biggest concern with buying used was to make sure they had it service every 10k at a MB dealer. I needed to see the service records! Yes, dealers need to have a Sprinter Tech along with proper bay sizes, lifts, and computer Diag equipment and tools. We find most large MB dealers do... but you have to ask to find out. Also, as we travel we have found oil change prices from $140 to $800! We have only had one issue with the DEF system and it was at 38k. It was technically outta warranty, but we weren't listening to the $3000 bill they tried to give us. We got it covered and haven't had any issues since. Now at 45k.
Irene Iron Fitness thanks for the reply. You guys are one of my fav Van Vlog people. Looking forward to hearing more thoughts on your MB sprinter. I remember hearing you spent a year researching all the options. I’m in the same boat. Just one person - same age as you guys. Thinking of Pleasureway Ascent or maybe the Lexor. (Or an Airstream Van - if one was available used at the right price!) Of course this brings up the Diesel vs Gas debate but so interested to hear from actual owners :)
Hey, thanks I know you've been following along since close to the beginning. I also looked at PW and Coachmen pretty heavily. Lots of options! I've always wanted to do a video on our shopping experience....... but it's a big topic. But, I think it will help some. Thanks again for watching.
Thanks! That's kinda funny.. we almost bought a gym instead of an RV as we were trying to figure out what we wanted to do with our lives! We made the right choice and hope you and your wife get that motorhome someday. Thanks for watching!😀
I'm pretty much surprised that you don't have by now more subs, maybe you should change or add to your channel name something of RV related. Just saying!
Thank you so much for the compliment! We did think about changing the channel name last year, but couldn't decide on one!😮 Now we are hoping having a different name will help us stand out! Thanks for your support, appreciate it!
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I love seeing your music choices on the infotainment screen. Every time I see it I'm like "oh, they know what's up".
🤣 I always wondered if people check that out. It's mostly Chris...... she's the music connoisseur. Loves to put on the jams and drive. Thanks for watching!
Next time you are near Zion, I would recommend Gooseberry Mesa for camping. It is between Hurricane and Colorado City above Zion. It has two pit toilets very clean and the Short Creek Chevron has a dump and free water. It about 50 boondocking sites that are about 1,500 ft. above Virgin Utah and Zion. If you have ever watched the Red Bull Rampage Mountain Bike competition, the top where they drop down is Gooseberry Mesa and Smithsonian Butte. Surrounded by cliffs that overlook Hurricane and Zion. Favorite place in Utah.
Sweet, we will book mark it for next time! We looked at Smithsonian Butte, but read that the access from Zion was very rough and it best to come from the south, Apple Valley? We will check out this area next time, thanks for the tip!
Irene Iron Fitness the road from Zion is fun but only for 4wd with high clearance. Road from Apple Valley is easy and 4. wd is not necessary, I have seen Winnebago Views up here. Last summer during rampage there were 4 Earthroamers up here that came independently.
I Love Following you two. So Positive
Thanks so much for watching and following along! Appreciate it!
Another great video and tour of scenerie. You guys Rock! Im jealoous😊. Thanks again for sharing with us viewer's. Im trying to convince my wife to get one of those vans, seriously!!😁 Stay safe and travel on....
Thanks! It is a pretty fun and rewarding lifestyle, but it's definitely not for everyone! Hope you do get a van and get out there!👍
Outstanding video- as usual. Great camera work, editing and music! You guys are the coolest, keep up the great work.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words!
Good for me to see , I am picking up my new rig next week , which begins my transition into this lifestyle. I am a competitive cyclist (road race addict )and really thrive on keeping a high fitness level , I am a bit anxious but i'm sure it will unfold perfectly . Thanks for sharing your content ~peace~
Congrats on the move 👏 . You'll figure out a routine that works for you, especially if its important to you. Enjoy!
Yeah, that's where Jeep's turn around and go back up, and where RZR's just keep on going! Utah is awesome for off road trails, I want to go there so bad in my RZR and do some exploring.
Funny! When we go back to moab I think we will fork out some money 💰 to rent a rzr or a jeep. So much to explore off road!
Irene Iron Fitness I would rent a 2 or 4 seat RZR. I owned a 2016 jeep JKU sold it a few years ago for the camper van. No comparison with my 4 seat RZR, The suspension on the RZR is so good, no comparison with a jeep. The ride quality and comfort is head and shoulders over a jeep. And it will go places that a jeep goes and more, and go there much faster and in more comfort.
Decision made! Thanks Pat!
Hay girl after 3weeks out of the hospital 4 bypass so as soon as I get all clear I need to get started.
Nice! 3 weeks will go by quickly. I hope you heal up well. -Chris
We finally got around to switching out our old showerhead to the one you recommended eons ago. Love it!! Thanks so much for your helpful tips!! Enjoy your travels 😎😊
Nice, those little upgrades make a big difference!! Enjoy the weekend, Shelley!
Meeting you was the highlight of our trip! Happy travels! Kevin & Pam
Well THANKS guys! It was so nice to chat and get to know you a little bit. Enjoy that new Beyond, travel safe, and I'm sure we'll run it o you again. Small world! 😀
Luv Moab!!!
I workout every day and always wondered how one would maintain that workout schedule while doing Van Life. You guys have shown me how it's possible. THANK YOU!!!
What workout equipment do you have onboard? Have you ever shown that?
It's a great combo we think! It can be tough to keep the routine some days.... but it's totally worth it! Thanks for watching!
FYI, Sounds like you have a bad tire. A tire with uneven ware will cause that humming sound. But too late, the van is sold and we’re all waiting to see your new trailer.
Yeah those goodyear dura tracs get a bit loud at higher speeds! We rotated them pretty often to help and noticed right after the rotations they got quieter. Our new trailer should be built in Aug/sept....... so it's gonna feel like forever! Should have the truck tent build done in a couple weeks though so we can get back on the road!! Thanks for binging the vids!!😁
Thanks for watching! 😀 Check out our favorite RV gear here ⏩ www.amazon.com/shop/ireneironfitness
Another great installment. You've inspired me to get rid of my one (pretty useless) flexible solar panel and get three new ones on the roof. The lithium upgrade will need to wait, I have four (just added two last year) Lifeline batteries and want to get some use out of them before changing out. So when we head to Utah this fall we can enjoy some of the BLM sites.
Looking forward to your future videos.
Hello! That's awesome, you'll love having 3 times the solar. That will make a huge difference and I totally understand wanting to get some use outta the Lifelines. Do you have an MPPT controller or PWM? That will also make a big difference if you upgrade. (Up to 30% they say.) Our Mppt actually just had a short( possibly my fault and will do a vid on it) and we have been without solar for a week! Very tough.......
@@IreneIronTravels Still have PWM and will switch that out as well. We don't head out to Utah until mid September so now is the time for these upgrades. Sorry to hear about the short in your MPPT will be interested in your video.
The audio is awful when you were driving, that is unusual for your videos
I noticed that too while editing!😡 That was my camera phone I usually use for B roll driving scenes. I'll make sure to use the Sony with mic if we do any any talking at highway speeds! I think our tires are starting to get a little louder now also. About 24k on them.. thinking about doing a review... Thanks for watching!
Great video! Do you have room for the clamshell pop up tent now that you reconfigured the back of the van? I want to get one of those to work out in. Also got the Reebok Professional Deck. Not sure if that will fit in your rig.
Thank you! No, we haven't replaced the tent yet, but might reconfigure some things when we get back to Minneapolis. We are pretty used to just working out outside right now, but we've been spoiled in the SW with very little rain. Now that we are moving towards the Midwest its been raining a lot! I think the Reebok Deck would be a little big for our van, but it sure would be nice to have!
In Utah we don’t pronounce it Zi-on. We say it like Zi-un. It’s a tell for out-of-staters!
Beautiful state to visit! Thanks for watching and the tip!
That's like Hurricane is Hurricun. Go figure.
talk to us about things that would be good for security when boondocking
That's a good idea and will bring it up on video. We currently use a WIFI motion camera and also a audible motion alarm. For the most part it is very safe out in remote boondocking locations... but always good to be aware of your surroundings!
A gun lol
Hi we loved Utah we are there last August we are newbies to this whole van life thing not full-time kind of like months at a time Warriors ...how do you protect yourselves out there in the middle of nowhere we have a taser we have pepper spray we recently bought a gun but we're afraid to travel with it due to every state has different laws ..
Hello! Good video topic! I think it is a comfort thing. The more you do it (and anything) the more comfortable you are in different boondocking situations. Although we believe it is "safer" than in big cities. It still usually takes me a day or so to feel comfortable in new surroundings. And that goes in the cites and out in the middle of now where. Since we live in here fulltime, it is like a house/home to us and we have everything we need to protect ourselves. We do believe in the second amendment right, but you're right the state laws do vary and that can make it tricky! We will address this more in the future as it keeps coming up! Thanks for watching!
How long do you take a shower ? And how big is your fresh water tank ? How long can it last ? The water ?
Our showers are pretty quick... maybe 5 min total with the water running only half of that. Our fresh tank is 26 gallons and we carry an extra 6 gallons of drinking water.(probably up this to 10 soon) We can last about 7 days stretching it out and showering every 2-3 days each. Also, we drink about a gallon of water each per day.
Thanks guys for answering so quickly, I’m sixty and soon hope to do what your doing be safe and God bless
Have you guys toured the Winnebago revel and if so what do you think 🤔 compared to what you have?
We have... its definitely a cool van, but we think it's completely different than our van. The Revel is more designed for a weekend adventure mobile I think. A sweet one at that with 4x4, a lift, and now lithium batteries. But, ultimately it is too small for us and tanks are also on the small side. We feel our layout works better for us and full time. I would like to take a 30 day trip with one though!😜
Did you install the lithium aftermarket? Does installing in such a way void manufacturer warranties?
Hello! Yes, I installed the system myself. Here is the video if you haven't gotten to it yet. ruclips.net/video/qIANRToD-vU/видео.html An install like this should not void the manufacture warranty, but there is always a chance the dealer could try to say otherwise. We had some warranty work done at a MB dealer and they did not say anything different about it being a converted camper van by Airstream.
Good vid ya'll.
Thanks for watching!👍
Love your van. I ha e a older 2002 Chevy express conversion van. But it works for me. I'm getting ready to head to Utah now and then going to winter in Arizona. I have been looking for a travel buddy, female, or maybe male. Just someone to share my experiences with. I've joined a couple of nomadic groups, but I'm terrible at technology, so I'm probably doing it wrong. I'm on ssdi and just looking for someone who has same love for the nomadic life, but that has their own income, or at least some. I will help any body. But don't want to completely support them. Anyway, live your van and vids, subd up, and waiting for your next vid. I also like the way you share where you have been , as sometimes ,,,, here lately ,,,, it gets hard to find places. Keep up the great work. You guys look like you're very happy. Stay blessed, and safe. Peace
Hello, thanks for the comment! I hope you find someone to share your journey with, as I don't know what I would do without Chris! Thanks for watching and stay safe!
We have the 20014.5 airstream interstate and are due for new tires (still on original set) what tires do you have and do you like them? I heard a really good upgrade for class B vans are get bigger tires. Also where did you get the solar shades? I just have the block out ones that have the straps you roll the windows up on. Did you upgrade your rear camera? We are looking to upgrade the radio to the alpine 8 or 10 inch along with the rear camera because it randomly comes on and off :( thanks for all the videos!!
Thanks for watching! We have Goodyear Duratrac AT tires and we really do like them. Being a more aggressive tread they are a little louder on the highway but that is the trade off. If you don't go off pavement much I would recommend the Michelin defender LTX as that was the other road tire we looked at. It gets really good reviews and lasts longer and is quieter. Both tires are about $200 a piece. I recomend Discount Tire as they have over 1000 locations nationwide, offer free flat repair, free tire rotation, and free air. We stop every other month or so and get them checked. The dually sprinters have a very narrow tire size and limits your options. To go larger you would probably have to change the rims out......
The solar shades we made out of bulk solar material from Amazon. Its nice because you can still look out but it gives you privacy and some sun relief. I have heard alot of bad stories about the Kenwood radios in Airstreams and we two go bad on our coach! We just put in a 10.1 inch cheap model from Amazon and really like it. It's just like a big android tablet and fits the Sprinter perfect. (affiliate link)JOYING 10.1 Android Car Stereo: amzn.to/2OYKm8G Thanks so much for watching!
Oh and yes we added a second back up cam. Very cheap, like $40 and I mounted it low on the bumper for a close up view of backing up on the big 10.1 inch radio screen. We still have the wide over view original backup cam in the rearview mirror too.
Because of the cove it in all the riots we've been trying to figure out what everybody else does when their full-time boondockers can you give us some advice this is only our second year and don't really know what to do we are outside of Kingman and it is so hot and don't know if we should move they're talking about closing States again can somebody let us know
👍👍
Curious ~ only 1/2 hour run time on the AC.
What wattage?
Soft start?
Thermostat/temperature
Controlled?
Have you tested the BB’s
To see how long you could get?
Being uncomfortable stinks ☹️
I’m assuming that you could get 6-8 hours of AC and with all that sun you could recharge fairly quick.
Anyways...another good video~
Take Care
Safe Travels
Hello! I will be doing a full AC test on the BB's as I think it is a pretty interesting topic for many people. We have ran it for over an hour but these rooftop AC's take a lot of power.
Dometic Penguin II AC with thermostat - 1800 watts or roughly 150 amps per hour. So at full-on we probably only be looking at 2.5 hours or 5 hours on 50% cycle and that's not including any other loads. Our 300 watts of solar is not enough to charge our bats back up quickly so for now just little bursts of AC if we need it. We do have a soft start, but it's not installed. The 4 BB's can handle the start-up, but it is recommended to have one installed to prolong their life. Good questions! Thanks so much for watching Jannie!
Did the solar screens come with your rig?
No, we made them out of a solar screen material that we found on Amazon. like this amzn.to/31HF6MK
We absolutely love them, not just for the solar blocking, but the privacy. You can see out, but very hard to see in unless its nighttime and you have lights on.
Jugtown Mountain Campsites
Did your Interstate come with a spare tire? Thanks.
Hello! Yes, it did and is located underneath the van by the generator. Its on a pulley and cable system to help drop and raise it.
That is good to know- thanks Irene! I am looking at Class B motor homes and I’ve short listed the Interstate and PW Ascent; was surprised the latter doesn’t come with a spare. 🤔
Another great video guys. I was wondering if you could maybe talk about your experience with the Mercedes Sprinter reliability and maintenance costs? I’ve heard that only certain qualified Mercedes dealers can work on Sprinters. Also oil changes can be really expensive and the DEF situation? You bought used correct, has it been trouble free?
Thank you! Yes, this is good topic! We will do a video on it and I think it will be very interesting as many people have different opinions about MB maintenance. We did buy ours used with 24k on it and 5 years old. My biggest concern with buying used was to make sure they had it service every 10k at a MB dealer. I needed to see the service records! Yes, dealers need to have a Sprinter Tech along with proper bay sizes, lifts, and computer Diag equipment and tools. We find most large MB dealers do... but you have to ask to find out. Also, as we travel we have found oil change prices from $140 to $800! We have only had one issue with the DEF system and it was at 38k. It was technically outta warranty, but we weren't listening to the $3000 bill they tried to give us. We got it covered and haven't had any issues since. Now at 45k.
Irene Iron Fitness thanks for the reply. You guys are one of my fav Van Vlog people. Looking forward to hearing more thoughts on your MB sprinter.
I remember hearing you spent a year researching all the options. I’m in the same boat. Just one person - same age as you guys. Thinking of Pleasureway Ascent or maybe the Lexor. (Or an Airstream Van - if one was available used at the right price!) Of course this brings up the Diesel vs Gas debate but so interested to hear from actual owners :)
Hey, thanks I know you've been following along since close to the beginning. I also looked at PW and Coachmen pretty heavily. Lots of options! I've always wanted to do a video on our shopping experience....... but it's a big topic. But, I think it will help some. Thanks again for watching.
I was born in Moab!
Not too many people can say that! What a cool place!
Not too many people can say that! What a cool place!
You can just tell the difference in generations, older RV'ers on You Tube, the man does most if not all of the driving, not here!
True!😀
I've been trying to coerce my wife into letting me sell our gym and buy a motorhome! Keep up the great work and stay safe!
Thanks! That's kinda funny.. we almost bought a gym instead of an RV as we were trying to figure out what we wanted to do with our lives! We made the right choice and hope you and your wife get that motorhome someday. Thanks for watching!😀
Painfully aware of how much this makes me want to go on a road trip...
It's starting to get busy out here! I think everyone is feeling that same itch!
Honestly just about to sell all my crap and live in one of these
Could be the best decision of your life! 🥳
I'm pretty much surprised that you don't have by now more subs, maybe you should change or add to your channel name something of RV related. Just saying!
Thank you so much for the compliment! We did think about changing the channel name last year, but couldn't decide on one!😮 Now we are hoping having a different name will help us stand out! Thanks for your support, appreciate it!
I'm afraid you don't know what boondocking is.