How often do you go camping or hiking ? Please use caution and train with a weapon and learn how to use it. We live in a world where ppl are just not worth trusting and not to mention all the bizarre stuff that takes place in the wood's! Safety first and thanks for your awesome video!!
If you ever come up to the PNW....I"ll go camping / hiking with you! love the outdoors ...but at the same time it's hard to ever find ppl who want's to enjoy it too out there !!
@mia-pham, I just subscribed to your channel based on your superb review of this RV. How do you find the build quality so far? Any issues? Thanks again for the video. Great job!
Thank you so much Mia, for sharing. I was so impressed by your wisdom and insight. I have watched a lot of van videos and van lifers and I haven't enjoyed listening to anyone, the way I did with you. You speak with so much grace and warmth and I am super grateful you found great happiness with your purchase. Your van is beautiful and the thoughtfulness behind the add-ons you made is refreshing to see. I wish you the best.
You provided the most thorough and careful evaluation of rv purchase I have seen on TH-cam and I've watched a lot of them. Thank you for sharing your experience and all the helpful advice. You sound like someone who is very resourceful and goes out of their way to help people.
Thanks for recommending the book, “Die with zero” from Bill Perkins. I’m listening to the audio after your recommendation me it truly resonates with me. Much appreciated ❤
Nice 👍 I bought one in Auction $750 plus auction fee and tow around $1400 , I put other $1500 total around $3000 , my RV doesn’t on the road yet , 😂😂😂 I plan to go Los Angeles this summer from Philadelphia to there, my RV 2000 Ford E450 V10 engine only got 45000 miles on it , thank you share your video , you got a beautiful RV , I wish you always have a great trip .
Great job on all the details about buying your RV. I hope to buy a similar just with the A/C in the back. I hope you do a follow up video soon about some of the experience on your travels. T’ll then happy travels!
So much good info, Mia. We are looking to buy this exact model. We went to the big RV show in Tampa 2 weeks ago, and will make a decision once we find “the one”.
Great review and additional insight! I’ll be price negotiating for sure! My only issue with the pop top is that it will only be useable if the weather is good and the temperature is just right. Otherwise, I think it would be uncomfortable for anyone utilizing that space and you certainly don’t want the rain causing damage. I can also see the pop top interfering with the overall temperature inside the RV. I also didn’t know that you could request not to have an AC. Correct me if I’m wrong but you don’t necessarily have to be connected to shorepower to run the AC. I just can’t imagine being without it especially if you’re traveling to warmer climates. I don’t know how you manage without the AC. l can’t remember how the back bed situation is but I also didn’t know that you could opt for a sofa/futon. Regarding the additional sleeping space in the front cabin, I believe that Winnebago gave an inflatable mattress for the front cabin that looks more comfortable than the one you demonstrated.
Car prices, both new and used, are dropping like a rock and especially RV prices, they are piling up in parking lots. Wait at least another year and you will get the deal of a lifetime!
@@mia-pham 100%, but it's more than higher interest rates, it's this massive government spending during Covid that has driven prices of everything sky high in most Western countries.
I did not even know you can buy a Class B RV without air conditioning. The reason i wanted a custom van is so i can get it without AC so problem solved. I have a rooftop AC now in my van and in 10 years i have never used it and it is nothing but problems (leaks, height restrictions, etc.). I do not want a generator either now that they have such nice lithium battery systems. But I would want a LOT more solar on my roof, at least 900 watts, lol.
Great video. I have the same model (2021). The best mod I made was to add a mattress topper on the sofa bed. It turns it into one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in.
Mia thank you for the information you provided in this video. I did not realize I could write off the interest on my class B loan! The bank said they do not automatically send that interest statement! I wonder if it would be worth filing an amendment. Now I want to check out your financial content as surely you provide value there as well! Thank you again!
I’m glad that I’m able to provide value! Sometimes the banks don’t send out the 1098. I use TurboTax to file my own taxes. I’m not sure if you do your own taxes, but here are the instructions from TurboTax on how to report it if your bank doesn’t send you a 1098 for the interest: ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/where-do-i-put-the-interest-paid-on-my-rv/00/599284
right now I'm using reflectex to cover the windows,. but I'm gonna try to make my own zippered covering one day.. hope you are enjoying your rig!!!!@@mia-pham
Thank you for all the info. Its been very helpful because I probably will get one in the near future..I am just wondering if you had attached the deanship info that you got your RV?
Thanks for sharing. I was curious to know how much you paid for it and it was interesting to see how much off MSRP you were able to get it. I bought an older Sprinter Van and did my own conversion. I’m pretty happy with it as I was able to build it with the exact layout and features I wanted.
Congrats on this joy-filled purchase! Question, do you know if they would swap out the cassette toilet for a dry flush toilet? Thanks for your amazing feedback!! 🎉🎉❤
I’m not sure, as I never looked into that, but you can contact a local van builder to see if they would be able to do the swap for you if the dealer can’t.
Great buy! I had an odd question in your opinion you think it could be used as a daily driver with the kid stuff run around, and i started looking but cant find gas mileage thats consistent on that van, looks like prices are coming down as the next year models rolling in 2025, and still have a bit of 2023 models new. Thank you for the effort u put into ur videos.
A video on the type of warranty that came with the RV would very useful to me and others interested in such a big investment. Steve Lehto an attorney on youtube has a few videos on how horrible these RV contracts are as you have to sign that if anything should go wrong with the RV you agree to resolve it through arbitration in Delaware only. It would be interesting to know what was your experience with the that part of the contract.
Hi Mia! What a wonderful, down to earth, helpful video, thank you so much! How is the gas mileage on this camper van? How about maintenance cost? Thanks again Mia!
nice van...that's it's what I want to do when I retire and drive around in Grand Canyon area or the coastline. I actually work remote so maybe I can do that in the van possibly but need wifi/data.
Hi Mia, great review and tour. Love the layout and I can totally see my wife and I traveling in this thing. Our Kids are grown up but we may take couple friends on occasional trips. Thanks for the financing tips. Quick question, what kind of gas mileage do you get from this van?
As a girl driving a white colored van, you won't give off that "creepy" van vibe. LOL. It's just us male guys, unfortunately. And if you are ever in Arizona in the summer months you probably want the white color and $1600 back. Believe me, that slight bit of shades does make a difference in the exterior body temp--even tested with an Infrared Thermometer.
You are right, of course! I like white for the temperature efficiency but another reason why I didn't get it (which I didn't mention in the video) was because my last white car was involved in two major accidents (it was declared "Total Loss" after the second major accident) and some other minor accidents, so my dad said that I shouldn't buy any more white cars (totally superstitious and irrational, I know, which was why I didn't mention it in the video). 🙂
Yes, I looked at a number of vans, but ultimately, we loved the floor plan of the 59P with the dinette seats in the front and sofa bed option in the rear. Pleasure Way has a reputation for quality builds so you can’t go wrong with them if the Tofino floor plan works for you. Good luck! I’d recommend looking for the Pleasure Way Tofino owners group on Facebook and reading up on what they have to say and asking them a lot of questions. Those groups are a wealth of information.
I’m going to assume you’re not full time living, given that you have a newborn and didn’t say anything about it. And you say “us”…that’s your family. Sorry just listening! I’m about to buy a trailer, now in my new truck. It’s more expensive but I need something to live in - and it’s going to be my home. So I want more space. 26 foot. 2 slide outs. F150 hybrid as the tow vehicle See you out there!
Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive overview - curious when you say - “take the interest deduction” - what are the specific tax mechanics of that? Do you mean interest on the loan as if it’s a mortgage on a 2nd home? Thanks.
Yes. According to TurboTax, “You're allowed to deduct the interest on a loan secured by your main home (where you ordinarily live most of the time) and a second home. A mobile home, RV, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities counts as a main or second home, and as long as it meets all the other requirements for deducting mortgage interest, you can claim the interest like an immovable home.”
Thank you for a very informative video. You mentioned making your purchase in Mississippi. How does the registration work? is the tax based on your home address? I am serviously considering the Winnebago Revel 4x4, which seems to fit my needs the best.
I wish I knew not to pay so close to the MSRP prices when buying my last three vehicles new including the most a Ram ProMoster cargo van. Thank you for sharing your information. I am nearly done with converting my can into a simple camper van. Is it correct that insurance for camper van (used to be a cargo van) is significantly lower than for a cargo van? Is Progressive (versus Allstate or State Farm) the best you found for camper van insurance? What should I request for camper van coverage? My Allstate auto insurance does not include property stolen coverage. I would have to use my Allstate homeowner insurance and pay another $250 deductible for the property stolen.
The MSRP discount is applicable to RVs, not cargo vans. In general, insurance for a campervan that is titled as an RV is lower than a cargo van. Yes, Progressive was the best that we found and was the one that was most often recommended in the RV Facebook groups and forums. Our dealer highly recommended getting Total Loss Replacement. Our policy is as follows: Liability to Others Bodily Injury Liability: $100,000 each person/$300,000 each accident Property Damage Liability: $50,000 Comprehensive Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible Collision Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible I’ve read of people on the forums getting their self-converted van build re-titled as a RV to get lower insurance. I hope this helps.
@@mia-pham Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I will definitely follow your suggestions if I decide to purchase an RV after I am tired of my DYI camper van and want to upgrade. I also want to learn more about US Bonds and will be watching your other videos.
Mia, thank you for your great work and video info! Can you share the name of the RV dealer in Mississippi where you purchased yours? I subscribed and will tell others about your wonderful channel and details ! thanks again, Rob
These prices are a joke lol. It's because everyone and their mom wants a camper van #vanlife after it started going viral. I was vanlifing from 2014-2019. I got a similar van for around $35,000. And I put another $8000 or so into it. So ~$43,000 total I sold it during COVID for $90K. Figured I was going to take a break for 2-3 years. I wanted to get another van to go back out again recently, but am still seeing prices around $80K-$90K. What an absolute joke. I'm going to give it another 2-3 years when this fad starts dying down. and the interest rate comes back down.
Hi, new subscriber from SD. The best content ever. Very straightforward and detailed information. What is the name of the dealership? Who is the point of contact i can reach out to? I wanted to buy the exact one like yours.
www.van.life was the dealer. I think they are selling 2024s now, so the 2023 price might only be available from dealers who still carry them. Good luck!
For the price you paid for that van, I could build a detached adieu, mother-in-law apartment in my backyard and rent it out for $1,800 per month and let the tenants pay for my Leisure Lifestyle Investments. Then I would also actually gain on the value of my single family home property as well
That’s Aguirre Spring Campground in Las Cruces, NM near White Sands National Park. One of the most beautiful campgrounds that I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend it!
@@mia-pham Thank you for the info hopefully I can check it out some day. It would be interesting to see some of your camping trips on your channel too.
The California DMV charged me $7,538 for taxes and registration. Yes, it fits in front of a normal driveway. I park it in front of my driveway. If you have an HOA, make sure that your HOA is okay with it though.
Hi, do you mind sharing how do you like this van in this summer having no AC? Also how was it in the winter without heat if you used it last winter? That's one of the cons i see in this van, no ac/heat when parked
We are in the west coast so we don’t really have a need for AC (if we lived in a place like Florida, we would have gotten it with the rear AC). We do bring a portable fan to keep us cool when it gets a little warmer. The van has a heater that runs on propane. It’s very efficient to keep the entire van warm.
@@mia-phamthanks for the reply. I'm assuming it wasn't too hot in the places during your travel in the summer. I'm just thinking the few occasions when we camp in places that may be hot even at night, what to do. We currently camp without ac as well but researching some places that we are interested in going but still 80s at night... Thanks for the info and happy travel!
MIa, I am curious about your choice to finance for TWENTY YEARS! 😯 That length of loan certainly gets your payments down but in about ten years won't you still owe far more than the van is worth? We have a PX with a 10 year loan and I was not very happy even with that length of a loan and we are making extra payments to try to pay it off early. Nice tour.
Great question! The reason why I decided to finance it over 20 years was because the long term average return on the stock market is 8-10%. Since the interest rate on the van was 5.49%, it was better for me to hang on to my money to keep it invested in the stock market. That said, I hate having debt in general, so I ended up paying off the van last year when the stock market was up. Kudos to you for making extra payments to pay off your PX early!
I forgot to add that the insurance, which I purchased through Progressive, was another $753 for the year. Let me know if you have any questions!
How often do you go camping or hiking ? Please use caution and train with a weapon and learn how to use it. We live in a world where ppl are just not worth trusting and not to mention all the bizarre stuff that takes place in the wood's! Safety first and thanks for your awesome video!!
That's cheaper than I thought. Why is that? Is does it include collision? Or just liability?
Great job. $753 per year what a bargain.
If you ever come up to the PNW....I"ll go camping / hiking with you! love the outdoors ...but at the same time it's hard to ever find ppl who want's to enjoy it too out there !!
@mia-pham, I just subscribed to your channel based on your superb review of this RV. How do you find the build quality so far? Any issues? Thanks again for the video. Great job!
You are the best! An inspiration and a nice person too. I am doing the same now...quit my position as CEO...bought a van, and a sailboat...YOLO :)
Thank you so much Mia, for sharing. I was so impressed by your wisdom and insight. I have watched a lot of van videos and van lifers and I haven't enjoyed listening to anyone, the way I did with you. You speak with so much grace and warmth and I am super grateful you found great happiness with your purchase. Your van is beautiful and the thoughtfulness behind the add-ons you made is refreshing to see. I wish you the best.
Beautiful video delivered by a beautiful soul. Be blessed in all your travels and may the traveling angels always be by your side!
Thank you so much!
Wow, it's beautiful. I had no idea that the interest on RV loans is tax deductible. Thanks for a great video and great tips.
20 year loan, amortized like a mortgage...hmmm
only if you go long form and have thousands and thousands of deductions which most do not
You provided the most thorough and careful evaluation of rv purchase I have seen on TH-cam and I've watched a lot of them. Thank you for sharing your experience and all the helpful advice. You sound like someone who is very resourceful and goes out of their way to help people.
My pleasure! I’m glad you found it helpful.
I like the neatness and clean nature of the space, thank you for showing it.
Love the campervan! Something to consider when I retire this year. Thanks for sharing friend.
Thanks! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Christine! Let me know if you have any questions about the van.
Thanks for recommending the book, “Die with zero” from Bill Perkins. I’m listening to the audio after your recommendation me it truly resonates with me. Much appreciated ❤
I’m glad the book resonated with you. It changed my perspective on life and my relationship with money.
I'm retiring next month. My wife and I might do this. Thanks for the advice.
My pleasure. Congrats on your retirement! Best of luck to you on this next chapter of your life.
Thanks for this review and information. I am considering this as an option because of this review.
Best background info on buying a camper especially from a fellow San Diegan. Thanks for sharing.
that is an INCREDIBLE van!
Thanks! We love it!
Listened several times, liked, subscribed too, thanks! ❤
Nice 👍 I bought one in Auction $750 plus auction fee and tow around $1400 , I put other $1500 total around $3000 , my RV doesn’t on the road yet , 😂😂😂 I plan to go Los Angeles this summer from Philadelphia to there, my RV 2000 Ford E450 V10 engine only got 45000 miles on it , thank you share your video , you got a beautiful RV , I wish you always have a great trip .
Thank you! Safe travels on your journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles this summer!
Great job on all the details about buying your RV. I hope to buy a similar just with the A/C in the back. I hope you do a follow up video soon about some of the experience on your travels. T’ll then happy travels!
Outstanding and thorough description. Thanks for the presentation.
Awesome and very informative video Mia! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
So much good info, Mia. We are looking to buy this exact model. We went to the big RV show in Tampa 2 weeks ago, and will make a decision once we find “the one”.
I’m so excited for you! I’d recommend joining the “Winnebago Solis Owners and Wannabees” group on Facebook. They are a wealth of knowledge!
Impressive...so tidy and clean! Happy Lunar New Year...safe travels!!!
Thank you! Happy Lunar New Year to you, too! We cleaned it for the video. ☺️
Just what I was looking for. Great video. Thank you.
Very good adviced! watching from Los Angeles, ca
Love the video and campervan. Very informative as usual. Looking forward to your next video.
Great review and additional insight! I’ll be price negotiating for sure! My only issue with the pop top is that it will only be useable if the weather is good and the temperature is just right. Otherwise, I think it would be uncomfortable for anyone utilizing that space and you certainly don’t want the rain causing damage. I can also see the pop top interfering with the overall temperature inside the RV. I also didn’t know that you could request not to have an AC. Correct me if I’m wrong but you don’t necessarily have to be connected to shorepower to run the AC. I just can’t imagine being without it especially if you’re traveling to warmer climates. I don’t know how you manage without the AC. l can’t remember how the back bed situation is but I also didn’t know that you could opt for a sofa/futon. Regarding the additional sleeping space in the front cabin, I believe that Winnebago gave an inflatable mattress for the front cabin that looks more comfortable than the one you demonstrated.
Car prices, both new and used, are dropping like a rock and especially RV prices, they are piling up in parking lots. Wait at least another year and you will get the deal of a lifetime!
This is true, especially with interest rates being higher. If you can wait, you might be able to get a better deal.
@@mia-pham 100%, but it's more than higher interest rates, it's this massive government spending during Covid that has driven prices of everything sky high in most Western countries.
Great presentation, good information
Thank you!
Great to see you enjoy the RV lifestyle. We bought a class A and use it for ranching and at the lake. I enjoy luxury camping :)
Thank you so much for sharing, super helpful and informative!!!
Love. Love. Love. Everything about it.❤
I did not even know you can buy a Class B RV without air conditioning. The reason i wanted a custom van is so i can get it without AC so problem solved. I have a rooftop AC now in my van and in 10 years i have never used it and it is nothing but problems (leaks, height restrictions, etc.). I do not want a generator either now that they have such nice lithium battery systems. But I would want a LOT more solar on my roof, at least 900 watts, lol.
Great video. I have the same model (2021). The best mod I made was to add a mattress topper on the sofa bed. It turns it into one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in.
Great tip! We use a sleeping pad that we can also use for tent camping. It does help make the bed more comfortable. 😊
Mia thank you for the information you provided in this video. I did not realize I could write off the interest on my class B loan! The bank said they do not automatically send that interest statement! I wonder if it would be worth filing an amendment. Now I want to check out your financial content as surely you provide value there as well! Thank you again!
I’m glad that I’m able to provide value! Sometimes the banks don’t send out the 1098. I use TurboTax to file my own taxes. I’m not sure if you do your own taxes, but here are the instructions from TurboTax on how to report it if your bank doesn’t send you a 1098 for the interest: ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/where-do-i-put-the-interest-paid-on-my-rv/00/599284
@@mia-pham Thank you so much! Already sharing your content!!!
Very nice Van, well done.
Thank you!
Thanks for the honest payment.
Awesome Rig,, those zippered window coverings are awesome!! Gonna try to adapt that on my truck camper I built... Cheers!
Yes, they are so much easier to deal with than the individual ones.
right now I'm using reflectex to cover the windows,. but I'm gonna try to make my own zippered covering one day.. hope you are enjoying your rig!!!!@@mia-pham
Thank you for all the info. Its been very helpful because I probably will get one in the near future..I am just wondering if you had attached the deanship info that you got your RV?
please do more rv campervan tours, home tours....you really good in presentation!
great video congratulations on all your work with the van i hope you & your family have many happy adventures 😃👍
Congratulations on your new van, I am retired 2 years ago at the age of 50, but I will get the die with zero book base on recommendation
You sure did your research! Thank You! 😮 and Happy Camping 😊
My favorite part is when she opened the refrigerator with such joy.
Great video!! Amazing info!! Thank you Mia!!
Very thorough and to detail thank you !
Thanks for sharing. I was curious to know how much you paid for it and it was interesting to see how much off MSRP you were able to get it. I bought an older Sprinter Van and did my own conversion. I’m pretty happy with it as I was able to build it with the exact layout and features I wanted.
MSRP for the 2023s was in the $130,000s. I paid $86k before taxes and registration.
Nice research and great points
Hi cutie what a beautiful van and road trip. I'm happy to see you happy. Great job.
Congrats on this joy-filled purchase! Question, do you know if they would swap out the cassette toilet for a dry flush toilet? Thanks for your amazing feedback!! 🎉🎉❤
I’m not sure, as I never looked into that, but you can contact a local van builder to see if they would be able to do the swap for you if the dealer can’t.
Thanks and safe travels!!!
Hi where did you buy it at? My goodness thats a bargin. How did you do it? Congratulations 🎉
Great buy! I had an odd question in your opinion you think it could be used as a daily driver with the kid stuff run around, and i started looking but cant find gas mileage thats consistent on that van, looks like prices are coming down as the next year models rolling in 2025, and still have a bit of 2023 models new.
Thank you for the effort u put into ur videos.
We’ve used it as a daily driver before when one of our other vehicles broke down. It gets about 17-18 mpg.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
A video on the type of warranty that came with the RV would very useful to me and others interested in such a big investment. Steve Lehto an attorney on youtube has a few videos on how horrible these RV contracts are as you have to sign that if anything should go wrong with the RV you agree to resolve it through arbitration in Delaware only. It would be interesting to know what was your experience with the that part of the contract.
very helpful mia.
Awesome review.
Excellent review you had me listening and watching . 👍🇦🇺🪃
Hi Mia! What a wonderful, down to earth, helpful video, thank you so much! How is the gas mileage on this camper van? How about maintenance cost? Thanks again Mia!
nice van...that's it's what I want to do when I retire and drive around in Grand Canyon area or the coastline. I actually work remote so maybe I can do that in the van possibly but need wifi/data.
Please post some adventures in your van.
Hello Mia
You are the best to explain in full detail. From how to buy n save $ $$
Glad it was helpful!
That's beautiful, so is the Van! ^.^
Hi Mia, great review and tour. Love the layout and I can totally see my wife and I traveling in this thing. Our Kids are grown up but we may take couple friends on occasional trips.
Thanks for the financing tips. Quick question, what kind of gas mileage do you get from this van?
Thanks for info
I notice RV MSRP is always like 30-50k more than what it actually sells... the "sale" price
Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed it. Maybe one day I can ride it. Hahha. Did P film some of the segments?
Thanks! Yes, let me know if you want a spin in it. Lol. I filmed the video all by myself. 😅
You rock!!!!!!! Thank you!!
As a girl driving a white colored van, you won't give off that "creepy" van vibe. LOL. It's just us male guys, unfortunately. And if you are ever in Arizona in the summer months you probably want the white color and $1600 back. Believe me, that slight bit of shades does make a difference in the exterior body temp--even tested with an Infrared Thermometer.
You are right, of course! I like white for the temperature efficiency but another reason why I didn't get it (which I didn't mention in the video) was because my last white car was involved in two major accidents (it was declared "Total Loss" after the second major accident) and some other minor accidents, so my dad said that I shouldn't buy any more white cars (totally superstitious and irrational, I know, which was why I didn't mention it in the video). 🙂
@@mia-pham Yikes! Ya, I agree with your dad: Stay away from white vehicles!
Very cute!! So is the van. ;-)
Did you happen to compare this to the Pleasure Way Tofino? Great job, wonderful video and very helpful information. Thank you!
Yes, I looked at a number of vans, but ultimately, we loved the floor plan of the 59P with the dinette seats in the front and sofa bed option in the rear. Pleasure Way has a reputation for quality builds so you can’t go wrong with them if the Tofino floor plan works for you. Good luck! I’d recommend looking for the Pleasure Way Tofino owners group on Facebook and reading up on what they have to say and asking them a lot of questions. Those groups are a wealth of information.
@@mia-pham Thank you so much! What a terrific idea. Best of luck with your channel; it's wonderful!
I’m going to assume you’re not full time living, given that you have a newborn and didn’t say anything about it. And you say “us”…that’s your family. Sorry just listening!
I’m about to buy a trailer, now in my new truck. It’s more expensive but I need something to live in - and it’s going to be my home. So I want more space. 26 foot. 2 slide outs. F150 hybrid as the tow vehicle
See you out there!
Very good.👌👍
Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive overview - curious when you say - “take the interest deduction” - what are the specific tax mechanics of that? Do you mean interest on the loan as if it’s a mortgage on a 2nd home? Thanks.
Yes. According to TurboTax, “You're allowed to deduct the interest on a loan secured by your main home (where you ordinarily live most of the time) and a second home.
A mobile home, RV, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities counts as a main or second home, and as long as it meets all the other requirements for deducting mortgage interest, you can claim the interest like an immovable home.”
@@mia-pham ok thank you, interesting - I wonder if new tax laws around mortgage interest will
Impact that next few years.
Thank you for a very informative video. You mentioned making your purchase in Mississippi. How does the registration work? is the tax based on your home address? I am serviously considering the Winnebago Revel 4x4, which seems to fit my needs the best.
nice look at the higher end of still driveable rvs
How did you pay below the MSRP again?
I just came across your channel *"SUBSCRIBE".* You are a gem!
I wish I knew not to pay so close to the MSRP prices when buying my last three vehicles new including the most a Ram ProMoster cargo van. Thank you for sharing your information. I am nearly done with converting my can into a simple camper van. Is it correct that insurance for camper van (used to be a cargo van) is significantly lower than for a cargo van? Is Progressive (versus Allstate or State Farm) the best you found for camper van insurance? What should I request for camper van coverage? My Allstate auto insurance does not include property stolen coverage. I would have to use my Allstate homeowner insurance and pay another $250 deductible for the property stolen.
The MSRP discount is applicable to RVs, not cargo vans. In general, insurance for a campervan that is titled as an RV is lower than a cargo van. Yes, Progressive was the best that we found and was the one that was most often recommended in the RV Facebook groups and forums. Our dealer highly recommended getting Total Loss Replacement. Our policy is as follows:
Liability to Others
Bodily Injury Liability: $100,000 each person/$300,000 each accident
Property Damage Liability: $50,000
Comprehensive
Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible
Collision
Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible
I’ve read of people on the forums getting their self-converted van build re-titled as a RV to get lower insurance. I hope this helps.
@@mia-pham Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I will definitely follow your suggestions if I decide to purchase an RV after I am tired of my DYI camper van and want to upgrade.
I also want to learn more about US Bonds and will be watching your other videos.
Mia, thank you for your great work and video info! Can you share the name of the RV dealer in Mississippi where you purchased yours? I subscribed and will tell others about your wonderful channel and details ! thanks again, Rob
Hi! It was with Brian from www.van.life (website).
@@mia-pham thank you!!👍🙏
These prices are a joke lol. It's because everyone and their mom wants a camper van #vanlife after it started going viral.
I was vanlifing from 2014-2019. I got a similar van for around $35,000. And I put another $8000 or so into it. So ~$43,000 total I sold it during COVID for $90K.
Figured I was going to take a break for 2-3 years.
I wanted to get another van to go back out again recently, but am still seeing prices around $80K-$90K. What an absolute joke. I'm going to give it another 2-3 years when this fad starts dying down. and the interest rate comes back down.
Good video and glad yer happy however purchased vehicles are never a good investment as the value drops in time and does NOT increase .
Thanks! And I agree with you.
Hi, new subscriber from SD. The best content ever. Very straightforward and detailed information. What is the name of the dealership? Who is the point of contact i can reach out to? I wanted to buy the exact one like yours.
www.van.life was the dealer. I think they are selling 2024s now, so the 2023 price might only be available from dealers who still carry them. Good luck!
This is Gorgeous 😍
For the price you paid for that van, I could build a detached adieu, mother-in-law apartment in my backyard and rent it out for $1,800 per month and let the tenants pay for my Leisure Lifestyle Investments. Then I would also actually gain on the value of my single family home property as well
I wish I discovered rving when my kids were younger.
thank you
dang you are living the dream.
Pretty location in the beginning of the video. What is the name of that campground?
That’s Aguirre Spring Campground in Las Cruces, NM near White Sands National Park. One of the most beautiful campgrounds that I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend it!
@@mia-pham Thank you for the info hopefully I can check it out some day. It would be interesting to see some of your camping trips on your channel too.
Hi, can share, what usual n unusual problems u encountered? Please advise, thru yr experiences. 🙏
Hi have you taken this van on any steep hills? How does it perform? My promaster struggles on steep hills.🤔
great van Mia. How much DVM is charging you for the fees? and can this van park infront of the house in the normal parkway ?
The California DMV charged me $7,538 for taxes and registration. Yes, it fits in front of a normal driveway. I park it in front of my driveway. If you have an HOA, make sure that your HOA is okay with it though.
Where are you planning to travel to?
Great!
This is an excellent and informative video....but I just have to say, when you talk you keep your arms up like, "what do I do with my hands"
nice van didnt see a tv, gotta have that
Hi, do you mind sharing how do you like this van in this summer having no AC? Also how was it in the winter without heat if you used it last winter? That's one of the cons i see in this van, no ac/heat when parked
We are in the west coast so we don’t really have a need for AC (if we lived in a place like Florida, we would have gotten it with the rear AC). We do bring a portable fan to keep us cool when it gets a little warmer. The van has a heater that runs on propane. It’s very efficient to keep the entire van warm.
@@mia-phamthanks for the reply. I'm assuming it wasn't too hot in the places during your travel in the summer. I'm just thinking the few occasions when we camp in places that may be hot even at night, what to do. We currently camp without ac as well but researching some places that we are interested in going but still 80s at night... Thanks for the info and happy travel!
Nice van!
What’s the servicing & maintenance costs on the van?
If you’re stealth camping, can the AC run off the battery all night?
MIa, I am curious about your choice to finance for TWENTY YEARS! 😯 That length of loan certainly gets your payments down but in about ten years won't you still owe far more than the van is worth? We have a PX with a 10 year loan and I was not very happy even with that length of a loan and we are making extra payments to try to pay it off early. Nice tour.
Great question! The reason why I decided to finance it over 20 years was because the long term average return on the stock market is 8-10%. Since the interest rate on the van was 5.49%, it was better for me to hang on to my money to keep it invested in the stock market. That said, I hate having debt in general, so I ended up paying off the van last year when the stock market was up. Kudos to you for making extra payments to pay off your PX early!
VERY NICE RV MIA ❤
Amazing home 🏡 ❤️
wow nice video.. hello Mia, rajan here from india.
Thanks, Rajan! I’m glad you found my channel.
you got a great deal !!
Thanks!