For your "can't see out the back window" problem, consider a rear view camera with a separate screen that you can use both in the truck and in the camper.
I just watched your video. My wife and I RVed for 45 years in seven different rigs. Started with a van camper and ended with a 40' diesel pusher. In between, we had two pickup campers. We loved them for what we were doing at the time. I have a good solution for your toilet problem. If you let me know you're interested, I'll tell you how to solve the toilet issue. Out of the 45 years, we averaged RVing about 9 months a year. I have a world of knowledge and don't mind sharing occasionally. We RVed just for the fun and adventure. There was no TH-cam. I remember our first RV adventure in 1971 and that wonderful feeling of the freedom and adventure is still with me. I hope your are successful and have as wonderful of a time as we had. Thanks for the video! Thumbs up!
Thanks Phillip! So glad to hear you both had such amazing times and memories. Definitely hope for the same! I have a couple toilet solutions to try but if they don’t work I’ll let you know!
Nice lil maiden voyage in the camper. A diesel heater would be awesome in there for cold weather camping. And a regular portable cassette toilet or even a dry flush may be a better fit
Addressing your shower situation, use bAby wipes for everything but hair. Heat a pot of water and mix cold water in your sink and wash hair! Easy peasy!
I got a little giant 3-step stepstool to replace my back steps. It's super sturdy and much more comfortable walking in and out. It folds flat and sits on the floor in the camper while I'm driving.
It's great to see you back on TH-cam. I've been following your build on Instagram but I really like the long form videos better. The truck/camper combo looks awesome and the interior just looks so clean and comfortable. I'm really looking forward to the walk through and following along on your travels. And as always Jasper is the star of the show. Safe travels.
So good to hear from you again Cass, appreciate the update. You're among the best, no doubt you will get everything organized and working for you. Safe travels, looking forward to more analysis of your new rig. Thank you.
The 'Mogollon Rim', having lived in Arizona, I could pronounce it, but had to look up on Google on how to spell it. Muggy-own as the locals say it. In Boy Scout camp, stories of the Mogollon Monster(aka Bigfoot) had us all spooked for sure! Thank you for posting. Mike in Oregon
Hi.. here’s a quick tip. I got tired of pulling my scissors steps off every time when I’m traveling.. even though it just 2 pines to disconnect it… I would always have try a place for it so it doesn’t bounce around ..it gets old after awhile. My solution was I bought a regular hitch that comes out 12 inch past my Lance. And I just fold it and tuck it away between the 12 inch gap.. I secure it with a bungee cord when traveling No more wrestling with my scissors steps 😀
Nice to see you out in the Truck Camper. Great renos, looks awesome. We have a Lance 960 with a C-Head and my wife uses a SheWee (easy to find on Amazon or any outdoors shops) to keep the urine separated from the solids. It works well once you get used to it. Good luck with the rest of your fine tuning. Steve
Congrats on your maiden voyage! You did such a great job remodeling and making it your own. My dog hates the steps too so I put a very thin rubber (like grippy black tape) so she doesn't feel like she's sliding and it's thin enough not to affect closing the stairs up. :)
I use to do a lot of long haul Gold-Wing motorcycle trips. I found the best spots to shower were truck stops and KOA campgrounds. You had reasonable security and resupply opportunities. I ALWAYS wore shower shoes in their showers. Happy camping. :)
Wow, you did a lot of work in that rig! I love it. It looks amazing! Thanks for taking us along. I just started full time in a truck camper myself. So far so good! I’ve managed to shower at campgrounds and friends so far, I also have the outdoor shower option… but not as fun if it’s chilly! Happy travels!
Good to see you’re out and about again Cass. The camper looks great and Jasper looks like his happy, frisky self. It’s going to be skiing season pretty soon, so I imagine you’ll be hitting the slopes. Take care, safe travels & stay well. :)
Congrats on your new rig setup. I have found that it takes at least a year or more of traveling in a variety of circumstances before you will be generally satisfied with your living conditions and arrangements and even then you find yourself tweaking items here and there. The one suggestion I have for the toilet situation is to always carry a supply of "wag bags". We have a full functioning head in our rig but you never know when that can change and it's best always to be prepared for the worst! They also come in handy when doing a long hike into the wilderness and because of the chemical crystals that react with the waste, they are safe for disposal in landfills so they can easily and safely be put into trash bins. Good luck and have fun with making your camper into a comfortable home on wheels for you and the furry friends!
I just bought a Northern Lite 610 and it’s my new home :) looking forward to watching your videos and tracking your journey for ideas and inspiration. Thanks!
For a first trip it doesn't sound like the worst and you were correct in what you wanted out it. Wow Jasper is braver than me about going up those steps lol. Yup those winds are not fun in the desert. Thank you Tails of Wanderlust!!
I traded my toilet for a porta potty and I love it. I can just dump in any random bathroom and don't have to spend the time looking for a place to dump. I have learned over the years that a truck camper is more so a place to sleep and get out of the weather. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Amazon has a back door window that has a pull down shade. I replaced mine for the same reason. Happy Trails!
Cass, glad to see you're back out and about and making videos. Really missed your videos. So, you're having some issues with the camper. That's to be excepted. You'll get it all worked out. Safe travels. Looking forward to your next video.
I was finally able to get my wife to watch some of your adventures in your camper and was able to convince her to spend 10 days traveling the interior of Alaska pulling a scamp. We camped in several remote areas and had an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing your time on the road!
Hey Cass, my daughter and I are very glad to see you on the road again. We have been looking forward to your first reports staying in the truck camper. I had a feeling that the bathroom/shower situation would be a big deal for you, since you really highlighted your facilities in the Basecamp. I have 3 recommendations for the bathing situation: (1) Get some rinse-free shampoo. You have long hair and you will appreciate what this does to make you feel clean when showering isn't easy. (2) Pick a body wash you like and just warm a 1-quart pot of water on your stove and simply bathe with a handcloth. You can get several days feeling grunge-free this way. (3) For emergencies, grab some bathing wipes off amazon. They really do the job in a pinch. Best of luck and we look forward to your next video. Please stay safe and happy!
Thanks John!! Really appreciate it and that you and your daughter stuck around to check out our first trip in the camper. I went with the sponge bath route for the first 3 days, but by Day 4, I was really craving a true shower. Hoping that will get better with practice, so I'm not heading back into town every 4 days for a shower. I also have a few outdoor options I'm working on, so we'll see what we end up with. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
@@TailsofWanderlust Well first, just stay safe out there. Second, I know you are a pro with propane so that isn't an issue. For just a regular tent camping site in the Smokeys we have used a propane GASLAND Outdoors BE158R on-demand water heater. Just looking at your camper, I think it may fir mounted on the back to the upper-right of your back door. It is 11x17 inches and sticks out 6. You could set up your shower just to the right of your steps and be all set. It works great, though you need to take just a few precautions in freezing weather. If your shower tent is right next to your door you can just hop back inside before you get too cold. Just an idea.
There are camping companies that have body wipes I forget the name but they have been featured on many YT channels feature from the Overland expos specially Overland Bound.
Hi there. I love your rig. truck camping looks great. I’ve Been a fulltime female in a Sprinter for 3 years. I love my cassette toilet. Easy, clean, no diversion, odorless (w/ porta-pak pod) and I can empty it anywhere with a toilet every 10 days, take 30 secs to empty. Those composting toilets just look like trouble. Just $150ish. Make the switch you won’t regret it.
Yay, so happy to see you on my screen again! The camper is looking great, it’s interesting to learn about the pros & cons of the new rig so far. I feel like RV living is 90% problem solving 😂. Looking forward to the walk through vid, best of luck with everything! ✨💛✨
Love the travel!! But those temps are a little cold. With that being said I’m in Minnesota the feel like temperature today is zero. And it’s not even winter yet!!
the shower thing is actually pretty easy. you'll need a shower wand with hose. 2 shower curtains to hang from the ceiling and a large plastic tub to set in the middle of the floor to stand in comfortably with hose going to the outside for draining into a portable tote.
@@TailsofWanderlust that is the biggest problem with truck campers. you gain the convenience of being able to drive and park anywhere but you sacrifice storage space and livable space. if you get a truck camper with that space (Host camper) then you have to look at GVWR and truck size to accommodate, then you are look into extra cost of truck and fuel mileage and insurance costs. there just is no easy answer.
@@TailsofWanderlust I've been looking at a couple of smaller camper builders that the quality equals your northern lite. Kimbo campers, Scout, Bison overland, and Beach Roamer out of New Jersey. the last 2 are custom builders but are not overpriced. Good Luck, great videos!
The camper turned out really well! Looks great! I’m sure you get your issues worked out and find your sweet spot for organization. So great to see your videos again!
Been "Wander"ing about you guys. I like the new setup. I like your new look as well. The puffy vest wasn't dominating your wardrobe lol. You'll get the bugs worked out soon for a toilet and shower solution. I recently discovered Sudoku also......
In case it hasn’t been mentioned, there is a clear replacement window for the door. They also make a clear window with an internal blind that you can adjust.
Every change presents challenges and adjustments. I hope you settle into a functional routine that you are happy with. Happy for this video. Missed Napoleon though! Cheers
Hey Cass- So glad you are back- great job on the camper. Now, about your back window. I have a 13 foot Trillium fibreglass camper, which I’m having restored (YAY!) but my back window was glazed over and I asked the dude that’s restoring my trailer to replace the window with a clear one. So I thought- Turns out that it wasn’t glazed over but it was privacy film, like a sticker that peeled right off- Hopefully, that’s the case with you. Just a thought. Be Safe!
For the stairs and Jasper issue, pets tend to have issues with open back stairs, it's something about the open space between each step that messes with them. You could get some fabric and attach it with stick on velcro to make the vertical sections appear solid.
Glad to see you post your first official trip with the new setup! Whwn you commented about not filimng in a National Park it got me curious! It will be interesting to see if they start searching for Monetized YT channels with park footage dated after the date the new rules went into place.
Finally back! Luv the adventures. Where’s the cat? I’ve seen a lot of small diesel heaters installed on peoples rigs ( really small ). That might be a great option and it’ll get its fuel right from your truck tank. Glad you’re back and the rig looks nice and comfortable.
Stopped in to see how things are going, after having 2 campers in the past! BOTH had small bathrooms, one without a shower, and my last one (Arctic Fox) had a toilet & shower! Yes, more on the heavy side, but I feel for us, it was worth it. Now I've switched to a Tiffin Class A, and we could have several dancing in there now! :) Stay safe, and look forward to the next video!
Hi Cass Jasper Great to.see you Both. Looking forward to seeing your next video. I do wish for you, you had a crawl space to get from the driver's seat into the inside of the camper. I think it would be Safer for you. Thank you Both Cass👍🙋♀️🐶😍
Hi Cass, the Mogollon Rim is pronounced "mug - ee - yawn". It is beautiful along the rim and it does get very windy. There are several campgrounds, lakes, and boondocking sites off Forest Road 300. We usually see elk everywhere. The campgrounds usually open towards the end of May. We have a 2018 Basecamp and our TV is an F-150. Our other favorite place is the north rim of the Grand Canyon, boondocking along Forest Road 611. Keep posting!
It’s been a minute! Hopefully this rig works out for you! I really miss your 4Runner air stream set up! Oh well off to new adventures in your dodge. Safe travels.
I really like that you talk about both the good and the bad. Too many van dwellers only show the good stuff, and that isn't reality. At least the good out weighs the bad and you still like it!
I had a camper without a shower. I hung a curtain from the ceiling on a pvc rectangle. Then I stood in a plastic bin to catch the water. I used heated water and a 12V rechargeable shower pump but it looks like you could use your sink nozzle. I've seen people stand in a folding dog bath tub or a small inflatable kids pool to catch the water. Those take up less room. I got a great shower but setting up and letting everything dry took a little over an hour.
Good to hear that worked well for you. I’ve considered doing something like that but want to figure out the heat and toilet situation first. Thanks for sharing your experience
@@TailsofWanderlust No doubt heat and toilet issues need to come first. The floor of my camper is 10 feet, so I have a lot more room than you do. That includes a full wet bath. Still, I have considered getting a two-room shower tent for the outdoor shower feature on my Lance. The two-room model would leave room to have a Mr. Buddy heater in there. Probably not what I would do if I was a young woman, though.
You should install mirrored tint on all your windows, it'll help with the sun/heat in the summer and when you need privacy (toilet, clothing changes) no one can see in but you can't still see out
We started with a class b early last summer. It does take awhile to get used to everything. Take it one step at a time, iterating organization, storage, upgrades, hacks, etc as you go. Some ideas won’t work. That’s okay, too.
As with any new adventure it'll take some time to figure out what things work, and what don't and get adjusted. At least now you've got a truck that'll tackle whatever you need it to do and you won't have to worry hardly at all about overloading it.
I have a truck camper, I like the Reliance fold to go with disposable bags, much easier to deal with than a composting toilet and takes up very little space. I have found those shower tents worthless in any wind. For a shower I recently got a small shower head with a rechargeable pump and collapsible bucket (from Amazon), works great and I don't waste water like when I use the built in outdoors shower on my Palomino.
Just regular disposable trash bags or the ones with the chemical in them? And with you on the tent. It was windy and I had to hold it down while I was in there 😂
As far as a heater goes , a Dickinson marine heater might be a good choice , its a mini heater that has a small glass door window which would give a flame view like a wood stove feel and does not use any of the interior air or produce condensation like a propane heater does .
Sure do! Put a bit of info in the description. I knew this was going to be a short trip so I left him with my boyfriend in a nice warm house. Once the camper is set up better he’ll join us again. Thanks for asking!
Great video. I like to winter camp aa well. As for bathing, I use an enamel wash basin placed on a single burner butane stove to heat the water and Walgreen’s No Rinse Body Wash. Sometimes I’ll drop in a body wipe cloth to warm it up or use a cotton wash cloth. The waste water is either poured into the cassette toilet or into a repurposed 2 1/2 gallon DEF jug for easy dumping. Often I use the waste water to ensure the campfire is out before I roll. If you cut the top off the DEF jugs they can make a great catch all container for small items. Not sure I’d use the empty DEF jugs to hold fresh water, though it is temping. Have a great Thanksgiving. Stay safe, well, warm and positive.
My alerts were off or I would have watched and commented sooner. I am so excited to watch this! You are so articulate, I know your smart and really appreciate the information I get from your content! I want a rig just about like you have, toilet is priority. I understand why you want a compost, if that isn't working well what about a cassette? DO THEY SMELL????
Hi Steve! I've heard from some others that cassette's don't smell. But they are much more of a pain to clean than a composting toilet, and for the size I can fit in this rig, I would have to empty the cassette every few days. I have a new composting toilet on the way so hopefully that helps!
I used to go tent camping frequently. We used a catalyst tent heater that ran off of propane. A 16 oz. bottle lasted all night, if I remember correctly... You could heat your camper with this as a main source of heat or as an emergency back-up. Btw: I really enjoyed your adventure!
Love the compact setup. I'm wondering what exactly to do with mine right now as well. Probably why the algorithms showed me your channel. I'm subscribed.
Hey, Congrats!!!@ It's cool to see you on the road again. I don't if I missed this one when it came out or the algorithm is playing games. Nevertheless, my best wishes in your new adventures. At times the video looked weird. I don't know if you were using a wide view lenses. I hope by know you already completed the adjustment period and you are completely set and comfortable with the camper. Happy new year!!!
For your "can't see out the back window" problem, consider a rear view camera with a separate screen that you can use both in the truck and in the camper.
Smart!! Thank you!
@@TailsofWanderlust Yeah, was going to say the same thing. With a camera nobody can see in.
@@TailsofWanderlust there's kinds you can get that will replace your current rear view mirror and will be on when the truck is on
@kennyofalltrades has a great set-up for his truck
I VOTE for THIS; PLEASE…be SAFE; even, make CONSERVATIVE decisions…. 😃👣👠👍🏼
I just watched your video. My wife and I RVed for 45 years in seven different rigs. Started with a van camper and ended with a 40' diesel pusher. In between, we had two pickup campers. We loved them for what we were doing at the time. I have a good solution for your toilet problem. If you let me know you're interested, I'll tell you how to solve the toilet issue. Out of the 45 years, we averaged RVing about 9 months a year. I have a world of knowledge and don't mind sharing occasionally. We RVed just for the fun and adventure. There was no TH-cam. I remember our first RV adventure in 1971 and that wonderful feeling of the freedom and adventure is still with me. I hope your are successful and have as wonderful of a time as we had. Thanks for the video! Thumbs up!
Thanks Phillip! So glad to hear you both had such amazing times and memories. Definitely hope for the same! I have a couple toilet solutions to try but if they don’t work I’ll let you know!
Nice lil maiden voyage in the camper. A diesel heater would be awesome in there for cold weather camping. And a regular portable cassette toilet or even a dry flush may be a better fit
Would love a dry flush. Trying a new composting one out but then may move to dry flush
Woohoo! Glad to see you back on here!
Thanks Paul!
Look forward to the full camper tour. Please 🙏 🙏 stay safe.
Thank you! Camper tour soon!
Nice to see a solo female RVer with a dog that can actually protect you. Jasper is one handsome fella.
Safe travels!
Thanks for watching!
Addressing your shower situation, use bAby wipes for everything but hair. Heat a pot of water and mix cold water in your sink and wash hair! Easy peasy!
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks!
Welcome!
I got a little giant 3-step stepstool to replace my back steps. It's super sturdy and much more comfortable walking in and out. It folds flat and sits on the floor in the camper while I'm driving.
Thanks! I’ll Google those
Glad to have you back!! AWESOME VIDEO as always 😃
Thanks!
Awesome to see you and Jasper Cass. Yay. Love the truck and camper setup. Awesome. 👍👍👍
Thanks Wes!
It's great to see you back on TH-cam. I've been following your build on Instagram but I really like the long form videos better. The truck/camper combo looks awesome and the interior just looks so clean and comfortable. I'm really looking forward to the walk through and following along on your travels. And as always Jasper is the star of the show. Safe travels.
Thanks Brian! Going to try to film a walk through soon to share
The traveling ray of sunshine is back on the road...good to see
Thank you so much!!
Cass good to see you out and about, looks like you are very happy....enjoy and stay safe
Thank you Sheila!
So good to hear from you again Cass, appreciate the update. You're among the best, no doubt you will get everything organized and working for you. Safe travels, looking forward to more analysis of your new rig. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
It's good to hear from you again! Be careful out there...
Thank you!
Thanx for bringing us along.
You’re welcome! Appreciate you checking it out!
Best of luck with your shake-down cruise
Thank you!
Yay!!! I was JUST re-watching an older video of yours, totally MISSING YOU! So glad to see you on my screen!!!
I was even thinking of emailing you, to see if you needed anything. A few minutes later, I see this new video. So glad you are doing well!!!
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!
Truly appreciate you thinking of checking up on us!
Glad you're back! 😊
Cozy camper, great rennos.
Glad Napoleon's comfy.
Thank you!
The 'Mogollon Rim', having lived in Arizona, I could pronounce it, but had to look up on Google on how to spell it. Muggy-own as the locals say it. In Boy Scout camp, stories of the Mogollon Monster(aka Bigfoot) had us all spooked for sure! Thank you for posting. Mike in Oregon
Oh too cool about the Mogollon Monster. Thanks for sharing.
Hi.. here’s a quick tip. I got tired of pulling my scissors steps off every time when I’m traveling.. even though it just 2 pines to disconnect it… I would always have try a place for it so it doesn’t bounce around ..it gets old after awhile. My solution was I bought a regular hitch that comes out 12 inch past my Lance. And I just fold it and tuck it away between the 12 inch gap.. I secure it with a bungee cord when traveling
No more wrestling with my scissors steps 😀
Interesting!
You are super organized to make small space work great.
Thank you! 😊
Nice to see you out in the Truck Camper. Great renos, looks awesome. We have a Lance 960 with a C-Head and my wife uses a SheWee (easy to find on Amazon or any outdoors shops) to keep the urine separated from the solids. It works well once you get used to it. Good luck with the rest of your fine tuning. Steve
Really good to know thank you!
Congrats on your maiden voyage! You did such a great job remodeling and making it your own. My dog hates the steps too so I put a very thin rubber (like grippy black tape) so she doesn't feel like she's sliding and it's thin enough not to affect closing the stairs up. :)
Ah good tip thank you!
Welcome back! I’ve missed watching your adventures. Truck camper looks great!
Thanks Suzanne!
So happy to see you back again. I was wondering where you went. Glad I didn’t miss anything.
Thanks Cathy!
What a pleasant surprise, so excited to watch! 😊
Thank you!
Good to see the camper is coming along. Stay warm and travel safe. 🔥
Thanks!
I use to do a lot of long haul Gold-Wing motorcycle trips. I found the best spots to shower were truck stops and KOA campgrounds. You had reasonable security and resupply opportunities. I ALWAYS wore shower shoes in their showers. Happy camping. :)
Great tip on the shoes I need to bring my sandals. Thanks for watching!
Wow, you did a lot of work in that rig! I love it. It looks amazing! Thanks for taking us along. I just started full time in a truck camper myself. So far so good! I’ve managed to shower at campgrounds and friends so far, I also have the outdoor shower option… but not as fun if it’s chilly! Happy travels!
Really good to hear you’ve been finding options. Enjoy your travels out there!
Glad to see your videos again Cass. Hi Jasper. You were missed.
Thank you! Appreciate you checking out the video!
Wow camper looks great so modern looking.Great job.
Thank you!
Good to see you’re out and about again Cass. The camper looks great and Jasper looks like his happy, frisky self. It’s going to be skiing season pretty soon, so I imagine you’ll be hitting the slopes. Take care, safe travels & stay well. :)
We will be! And finding Jasp as much snow as possible. Thanks for checking in Lis!
Congrats on your new rig setup. I have found that it takes at least a year or more of traveling in a variety of circumstances before you will be generally satisfied with your living conditions and arrangements and even then you find yourself tweaking items here and there. The one suggestion I have for the toilet situation is to always carry a supply of "wag bags". We have a full functioning head in our rig but you never know when that can change and it's best always to be prepared for the worst! They also come in handy when doing a long hike into the wilderness and because of the chemical crystals that react with the waste, they are safe for disposal in landfills so they can easily and safely be put into trash bins. Good luck and have fun with making your camper into a comfortable home on wheels for you and the furry friends!
Hello 👋 How are you doing today??
That’s a great tip! I picked some of those up for the last day on the road, so easy to pop back into the camper
Loved the video. Glad to see you again (and Jasper too). Like the format "A couple of Days in the Life..." Until next time... Travel safe.
Thanks Brunnie!! Appreciate you letting me know what you thought
I just bought a Northern Lite 610 and it’s my new home :) looking forward to watching your videos and tracking your journey for ideas and inspiration. Thanks!
Appreciate you checking out the videos!
Great seeing you again! As always thank your sharing. ❤❤
Thank you so much for watching!!
love your channel. have subscribed....love love love Jasper x
Thanks for subbing!
For a first trip it doesn't sound like the worst and you were correct in what you wanted out it. Wow Jasper is braver than me about going up those steps lol. Yup those winds are not fun in the desert.
Thank you Tails of Wanderlust!!
Thanks for watching Chelsea!
I'm so glad to see a video from you Cass. It's been way too long and I've been missing you. The camper looks brand new, great job.
Thanks Carl!! Thanks for sticking around and checking in
5 minutes in I was looking for Napoleon, glad to hear he’s well and comfy.
Super cute set up- 💚💚💚
Thanks for looking for him, do appreciate it! He was very comfortable that week and he’s doing great.
I was hoping he was ok??
I was also wondering where he was. Glad he is doing well. You must say something later. I am currently watching you pack up after lunch.
I traded my toilet for a porta potty and I love it. I can just dump in any random bathroom and don't have to spend the time looking for a place to dump. I have learned over the years that a truck camper is more so a place to sleep and get out of the weather. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Amazon has a back door window that has a pull down shade. I replaced mine for the same reason. Happy Trails!
Really good info, thank you for sharing!
Cass, glad to see you're back out and about and making videos. Really missed your videos. So, you're having some issues with the camper. That's to be excepted. You'll get it all worked out. Safe travels. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much Jim!!
Cass and Jasper truck camping...Yay!
Thanks for watching Bert!
I was finally able to get my wife to watch some of your adventures in your camper and was able to convince her to spend 10 days traveling the interior of Alaska pulling a scamp. We camped in several remote areas and had an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing your time on the road!
That is amazing!! Sounds like an incredible trip and so glad you both were able to get out and enjoy it!
That's great! I can't get my husband to go on any trips with me and I have a 4x4 Revel van! :(
Hey Cass, my daughter and I are very glad to see you on the road again. We have been looking forward to your first reports staying in the truck camper. I had a feeling that the bathroom/shower situation would be a big deal for you, since you really highlighted your facilities in the Basecamp. I have 3 recommendations for the bathing situation: (1) Get some rinse-free shampoo. You have long hair and you will appreciate what this does to make you feel clean when showering isn't easy. (2) Pick a body wash you like and just warm a 1-quart pot of water on your stove and simply bathe with a handcloth. You can get several days feeling grunge-free this way. (3) For emergencies, grab some bathing wipes off amazon. They really do the job in a pinch. Best of luck and we look forward to your next video. Please stay safe and happy!
Baby wipes work great if you have ever tried them I use them when I'm on the road
Thanks John!! Really appreciate it and that you and your daughter stuck around to check out our first trip in the camper. I went with the sponge bath route for the first 3 days, but by Day 4, I was really craving a true shower. Hoping that will get better with practice, so I'm not heading back into town every 4 days for a shower. I also have a few outdoor options I'm working on, so we'll see what we end up with. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
@@TailsofWanderlust Well first, just stay safe out there. Second, I know you are a pro with propane so that isn't an issue. For just a regular tent camping site in the Smokeys we have used a propane GASLAND Outdoors BE158R on-demand water heater. Just looking at your camper, I think it may fir mounted on the back to the upper-right of your back door. It is 11x17 inches and sticks out 6. You could set up your shower just to the right of your steps and be all set. It works great, though you need to take just a few precautions in freezing weather. If your shower tent is right next to your door you can just hop back inside before you get too cold. Just an idea.
There are camping companies that have body wipes I forget the name but they have been featured on many YT channels feature from the Overland expos specially Overland Bound.
Hi there. I love your rig. truck camping looks great. I’ve Been a fulltime female in a Sprinter for 3 years. I love my cassette toilet. Easy, clean, no diversion, odorless (w/ porta-pak pod) and I can empty it anywhere with a toilet every 10 days, take 30 secs to empty. Those composting toilets just look like trouble. Just $150ish. Make the switch you won’t regret it.
Thanks for sharing! That is very helpful to know.
Was missing your videos! Glad you're back....be safe😍💜.
Thank you!!
Good to follow along on your first outing in your new rig. Lots to learn, for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Nice camper, smart renovation...I'm a fan of PB&J
The best!
What a cute truck camper! I love the way you decorated it with the back splash and countertop.
Thanks Patty!
Agreed👍
Yay, so happy to see you on my screen again! The camper is looking great, it’s interesting to learn about the pros & cons of the new rig so far. I feel like RV living is 90% problem solving 😂. Looking forward to the walk through vid, best of luck with everything! ✨💛✨
Hahah that is such a great call out, it really is that 90% of the time!!
Love the travel!! But those temps are a little cold. With that being said I’m in Minnesota the feel like temperature today is zero. And it’s not even winter yet!!
Brrr! Stay warm!
the shower thing is actually pretty easy. you'll need a shower wand with hose. 2 shower curtains to hang from the ceiling and a large plastic tub to set in the middle of the floor to stand in comfortably with hose going to the outside for draining into a portable tote.
That was the original plan. Crazy part is I don’t have enough room to carry the basin/mini dog pool
@@TailsofWanderlust that is the biggest problem with truck campers. you gain the convenience of being able to drive and park anywhere but you sacrifice storage space and livable space. if you get a truck camper with that space (Host camper) then you have to look at GVWR and truck size to accommodate, then you are look into extra cost of truck and fuel mileage and insurance costs. there just is no easy answer.
@@mjl9702 Yes, absolutely. I can’t get a host it’s just too big. I’m looking at 1800-2000lb truck campers
@@TailsofWanderlust I've been looking at a couple of smaller camper builders that the quality equals your northern lite. Kimbo campers, Scout, Bison overland, and Beach Roamer out of New Jersey. the last 2 are custom builders but are not overpriced. Good Luck, great videos!
Great to see you again, stay warm!
Thank you Dorit!
The camper turned out really well! Looks great! I’m sure you get your issues worked out and find your sweet spot for organization. So great to see your videos again!
Thank you Linda!
Been "Wander"ing about you guys. I like the new setup. I like your new look as well. The puffy vest wasn't dominating your wardrobe lol. You'll get the bugs worked out soon for a toilet and shower solution. I recently discovered Sudoku also......
😂 The puffy vest met it’s end last trip. But I’ve since replaced it. Thanks for watching and enjoy that Sudoku
So glad to see you back the new setup is Outstanding!! Stay safe and Happy Travels!! 😊
Thanks Dave!
Finally been waiting for so loooooooooog 😅 miss u jaspie n napoleonie ❤ hope napoleon will be seen on the next video
Napoleon will be back soon!
In case it hasn’t been mentioned, there is a clear replacement window for the door. They also make a clear window with an internal blind that you can adjust.
Great to know, thank you!
3:03 Great form on the downward dog pose Jasper! ❤🐶
😂😂
Might be below but...
Mow-Gee-On (gee like good, goose, guy)
Great video, great camper, fun!
Thanks!
Nice to see you back Cass it's been a while, missed you
Thank you! Really appreciate you sticking around and checking out the video
Every change presents challenges and adjustments. I hope you settle into a functional routine that you are happy with. Happy for this video. Missed Napoleon though! Cheers
Thanks Johnny!
Congratulations, Cass! Great video. Be safe and have fun!
Thank you!!
Hey Cass- So glad you are back- great job on the camper. Now, about your back window. I have a 13 foot Trillium fibreglass camper, which I’m having restored (YAY!) but my back window was glazed over and I asked the dude that’s restoring my trailer to replace the window with a clear one. So I thought- Turns out that it wasn’t glazed over but it was privacy film, like a sticker that peeled right off- Hopefully, that’s the case with you. Just a thought. Be Safe!
Oh no way!! I’ll check that out, thanks! Good luck with the camper rebuild!
the chaos will calm down as you get things the way you want them. it'll all come together. be safe and thank you for sharing :-)
Really appreciate the positive thoughts! Thanks for watching!
For the stairs and Jasper issue, pets tend to have issues with open back stairs, it's something about the open space between each step that messes with them. You could get some fabric and attach it with stick on velcro to make the vertical sections appear solid.
Oh Interesting, I’ll give that a try. Thank you!
Glad to see you post your first official trip with the new setup! Whwn you commented about not filimng in a National Park it got me curious! It will be interesting to see if they start searching for Monetized YT channels with park footage dated after the date the new rules went into place.
I’ll be really curious too. I’ve heard some people with cameras have started getting approached in parks about it even.
Enjoying your travels! Jasper loves tree branches like my Sophie does!
Makes their day, love it!
Finally back! Luv the adventures. Where’s the cat? I’ve seen a lot of small diesel heaters installed on peoples rigs ( really small ). That might be a great option and it’ll get its fuel right from your truck tank. Glad you’re back and the rig looks nice and comfortable.
Napoleon stayed behind on this trip since I knew it would be a bit chaotic. We’ve since been reunited!
Stopped in to see how things are going, after having 2 campers in the past! BOTH had small bathrooms, one without a shower, and my last one (Arctic Fox) had a toilet & shower! Yes, more on the heavy side, but I feel for us, it was worth it. Now I've switched to a Tiffin Class A, and we could have several dancing in there now! :) Stay safe, and look forward to the next video!
That’s quite the upgrade! Hope you are enjoying it!
Hi Cass Jasper Great to.see you Both. Looking forward to seeing your next video. I do wish for you, you had a crawl space to get from the driver's seat into the inside of the camper. I think it would be Safer for you. Thank you Both Cass👍🙋♀️🐶😍
Thanks Jean! Appreciate you checking in!
Hi Cass, the Mogollon Rim is pronounced "mug - ee - yawn". It is beautiful along the rim and it does get very windy. There are several campgrounds, lakes, and boondocking sites off Forest Road 300. We usually see elk everywhere. The campgrounds usually open towards the end of May. We have a 2018 Basecamp and our TV is an F-150. Our other favorite place is the north rim of the Grand Canyon, boondocking along Forest Road 611. Keep posting!
Thanks for the info! Hope you continue to enjoy that Basecamp!
It’s been a minute! Hopefully this rig works out for you! I really miss your 4Runner air stream set up! Oh well off to new adventures in your dodge. Safe travels.
Thanks Steve!
I really like your camper, very cozy
Thanks!
The camper looks great. The first thing that came to my mind when it comes to showers is you might want to think about doing sponge baths instead.
That’s what I was doing each night. But after 3 days, I still felt it was time for a solid rinse.
So nice to see you two again!
Thank you Jimmy! Appreciate you sticking around and watching the video
I really like that you talk about both the good and the bad. Too many van dwellers only show the good stuff, and that isn't reality. At least the good out weighs the bad and you still like it!
Really glad you noticed as I try to make the videos as realistic as possible. Thanks for watching!
I had a camper without a shower. I hung a curtain from the ceiling on a pvc rectangle. Then I stood in a plastic bin to catch the water. I used heated water and a 12V rechargeable shower pump but it looks like you could use your sink nozzle. I've seen people stand in a folding dog bath tub or a small inflatable kids pool to catch the water. Those take up less room. I got a great shower but setting up and letting everything dry took a little over an hour.
Good to hear that worked well for you. I’ve considered doing something like that but want to figure out the heat and toilet situation first. Thanks for sharing your experience
@@TailsofWanderlust No doubt heat and toilet issues need to come first. The floor of my camper is 10 feet, so I have a lot more room than you do. That includes a full wet bath. Still, I have considered getting a two-room shower tent for the outdoor shower feature on my Lance. The two-room model would leave room to have a Mr. Buddy heater in there. Probably not what I would do if I was a young woman, though.
You should install mirrored tint on all your windows, it'll help with the sun/heat in the summer and when you need privacy (toilet, clothing changes) no one can see in but you can't still see out
Good idea.
You're going the wrong way!! We just got to Az from Co.
Warmer but cooler than usual. Safe travel love the truck camper!
Thanks! Enjoy AZ!
We started with a class b early last summer. It does take awhile to get used to everything. Take it one step at a time, iterating organization, storage, upgrades, hacks, etc as you go. Some ideas won’t work. That’s okay, too.
Appreciate the encouragement! Definitely is hard to figure out at first
As with any new adventure it'll take some time to figure out what things work, and what don't and get adjusted. At least now you've got a truck that'll tackle whatever you need it to do and you won't have to worry hardly at all about overloading it.
So true! It’s really nice to have an overpowered truck
I have a truck camper, I like the Reliance fold to go with disposable bags, much easier to deal with than a composting toilet and takes up very little space. I have found those shower tents worthless in any wind. For a shower I recently got a small shower head with a rechargeable pump and collapsible bucket (from Amazon), works great and I don't waste water like when I use the built in outdoors shower on my Palomino.
Just regular disposable trash bags or the ones with the chemical in them? And with you on the tent. It was windy and I had to hold it down while I was in there 😂
@@TailsofWanderlust I use the biodegradable 8 gallon Boyone brand on Amazon, plus they are cheap and seem tough.
Aww my family is in Gallup. Love that Cracker Barrel 🥰
That's awesome!
As far as a heater goes , a Dickinson marine heater might be a good choice , its a mini heater that has a small glass door window which would give a flame view like a wood stove feel and does not use any of the interior air or produce condensation like a propane heater does .
I had one of those and would have loved to install it. Sadly, don’t have the right wall space with enough height for the vent
Glad to see you back
Thanks Charlotte!
Glad to see you and Jasper. Do you still have your cat? Looking forward to seeing your adventures.
Sure do! Put a bit of info in the description. I knew this was going to be a short trip so I left him with my boyfriend in a nice warm house. Once the camper is set up better he’ll join us again. Thanks for asking!
@@TailsofWanderlust I´m so glad! I was worried about Napolian🙏
@@isabelxavier6890 Thabks for thinking of him!
Great video. I like to winter camp aa well. As for bathing, I use an enamel wash basin placed on a single burner butane stove to heat the water and Walgreen’s No Rinse Body Wash. Sometimes I’ll drop in a body wipe cloth to warm it up or use a cotton wash cloth.
The waste water is either poured into the cassette toilet or into a repurposed 2 1/2 gallon DEF jug for easy dumping. Often I use the waste water to ensure the campfire is out before I roll. If you cut the top off the DEF jugs they can make a great catch all container for small items. Not sure I’d use the empty DEF jugs to hold fresh water, though it is temping.
Have a great Thanksgiving. Stay safe, well, warm and positive.
Thanks for sharing your tips! Happy Thanksgiving!
very good your videos. I'm building a camper and the information is very important.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Welcome!
Luvs truck stops have clean showers if you sign up for fuel rewards you can get free showers
Thanks for the tip!
My alerts were off or I would have watched and commented sooner. I am so excited to watch this! You are so articulate, I know your smart and really appreciate the information I get from your content! I want a rig just about like you have, toilet is priority. I understand why you want a compost, if that isn't working well what about a cassette? DO THEY SMELL????
Hi Steve! I've heard from some others that cassette's don't smell. But they are much more of a pain to clean than a composting toilet, and for the size I can fit in this rig, I would have to empty the cassette every few days. I have a new composting toilet on the way so hopefully that helps!
Yes get wireless back up camera, I use that when I go alone. It’s great and peace of mind. Stay safe.
Such a good idea
Nice looking set up! I’m still organizing my Scamp after 8 years! 😅
It’s an ongoing thing for sure. Thanks for watching!!
I used to go tent camping frequently. We used a catalyst tent heater that ran off of propane. A 16 oz. bottle lasted all night, if I remember correctly...
You could heat your camper with this as a main source of heat or as an emergency back-up.
Btw: I really enjoyed your adventure!
Good to know thanks!
Love the compact setup. I'm wondering what exactly to do with mine right now as well. Probably why the algorithms showed me your channel. I'm subscribed.
Isn’t it crazy how smart those algorithms are?? Thanks for tuning in and watching!
Hey,
Congrats!!!@
It's cool to see you on the road again.
I don't if I missed this one when it came out or the algorithm is playing games. Nevertheless, my best wishes in your new adventures.
At times the video looked weird. I don't know if you were using a wide view lenses. I hope by know you already completed the adjustment period and you are completely set and comfortable with the camper.
Happy new year!!!
Happy New Year!!