Happy New Year to you and Tara! You're so right to prioritize your health as your primary form of wealth. That's something everyone should take away from this video!
Unfortunately I had a similar new year's. Somehow 2023 had to be a difficult goodbye 😅 2024 is hopefully a lot more cool about stuff 😂 My furbaby had a couple of hard epilepsy attacks and being 84 in cat years she was scared to pieces and she's not taking to any medication. Now we're hunkering down as there's a massive and cold snow storm. The year is still young 😊
I've heard a lot of campers/vanlifers use a raised, slatted bed to keep mold for growing under the mattress. The slats allow air flow under the mattress to dry out any condensation that may accumulate.
You may want to put some Den-Dry underlayment beneath your mattress. It will allow air to circulate so moisture doesn’t accumulate on the underside of your mattress. We used it in our camper and it worked great. PS HNY 🎉!
That mold is not from water, it's because there's no air underneath the mattress. Your body puts off heat and moisture, so if you don't have a bed frame with slats or a lot of holes for ventilation, the problem is just going to return with more use.
Tilex Mold +Mildew spray.Old big boat/ motorhome guy,that stuff works. Also,people like to keep RV vehicles closed up tight. You must have airflow,run ceiling fans, open windows for cross ventilation,to eliminate moisture as much as possible,from respiration. Eliminate any materials that are prone to growing mold+ mildew.Leather/ etc is really something to avoid. Look in low areas . Like in a big boat,where water is always In bilge,watch low areas+ under drawer/ plumbing areas for mold growth.
Happy New Year! Dogs are tougher than we give them credit for. Glad Terra is OK. I love that drive down Oak Creek Canyon from Flagstaff. I hope you stopped at the Dairy Queen. I always do! 😁 Safe travels.
So happy to hear that Terra is okay! Also happy the mold issue was caught before it became serious. Sedona is one of the many beautiful places in Arizona for sure! Safe travels and Happy New Year! 😊❤️
Stating the obvious here, but the moisture under your bed comes from you. Yes, we sweat when we sleep, some more than others. Unless you have some way allowing air to get under your bed, the mold thing will just come back.
I use an air flow underlayment, but it was no match for the sub freezing temps and out warm camper! Thankfully I have been able to increase the airflow since then though, and I will continue to check it to be sure we stay healthy and mold free :)
Its gonna be a great 2024 its gotta be . For U n me . I lost my mom last August n its been rough for me . I wish U all the very best safe Travels Always God Bless Ya'll Mucho Love from your friend in Michigan Tam ❤️ ♥️ 💕
You need to get a Frioli under mattress system. Then wire a small 12v bus fan and point it under the mattress to keep the air moving under there for a couple hours in the AM. You won’t get mold again.
There are modular grid systems for under the mattress to help prevent moisture issues. I don't remember a specific manufacturer, but I've seen it in other van and rv life videos.
I’m sure you’ve already gotten this suggestion, but I’ve read that theives oil can actually remove and stop mold growth. Had some in my bathroom at one time, used a diffuser and some spray cleaner, in 4 years it hasn’t returned.
Thanks for sharing your busy week. Tumultuous finances are universal these days! We have the Froli Travel system under our mattress for moisture control. Happy new year. Look forward to following your 2024 adventures.
Good thing for you. You're in Arizona which is dry, which will dry your vehicle out pretty quickly. You don't have to worry about mold. But if you're ever in Arizona and you need a place to work on your vehicle. I live in AJ/Apache Junction And you can always park your truck in my front yard and work on it if you need it too.
When I first started watching your feed you were unsure about a lot of things in your life and how you spoke about them made your feed feel strained and confusing but I've noticed the changes and now your confidence and presence is more flowing and relaxed, or in other words, you've grown into a laid back relaxing personality that gives me hope for your next next adventures. I'm looking forward to the coming year(s) and sending you and Tara good vibes for a new year.
You need airflow between your mattress and bed surface - there are products that look like a scour pad for mattresses- so sorry to hear about Terra -always scarey when health issues surface - glad you were so quick to get things looked at and checked out
I just got into Arizona! My favorite state. You got lucky on your mold, you are ahead of the game. So glad you caught that!!!❤ I am so happy your pup is ok!!!❤
Good morning & Happy New Year Alex & double ear rubs Terra ! So glad to hear Terra only had an allergic reaction & not anything more serious ! Good thing you came across the mold issue when you did & were able to get the problem fixed ! May the New Year be filled with Life’s Endless Blessings for you both ! Keep up the great work & keep smiling !
So sorry for your problems but glad to see everything worked out. I understand pet anxiety when they have health issues. We have an Alaskan Malamute and she has had little problems here and there but it is hard not to panic and think the worst. Can’t believe you had the mold problem but you handled it well - you are a good role model in dealing with problems of living on your own. Wish you a great New Year with lots of good adventures and look forward to what you will be up to. Thanks as always for sharing your life.
It can be so stressful! Sorry to hear that you have dealt with some of the same :( the mold issue was certainly something to learn from, and I am grateful that it was only a minor issue that could be remedied quickly! Happy holidays and new year to you as well - Terra and I appreciate you being here :)
I'm so glad that Terra is ok. Did you ever figure out what caused the allergic reaction? I'm also glad that you were able to catch the mold problem before it became a much bigger problem. I hope you and Terra have a wonderful time bringing in the new year with your friends.
I couldn't be happier! It seems to be something that is residually impacting her, so at this point I am not sure. Possibly a plant or insect bite that I didn't see happen? Gratefully she has been on the mend with a Benadryl and antibiotic regime from her vet, but I am keeping a close eye on her to make sure that she doesn't have any new symptoms. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year, as well!
Not sure if you could do this. The guy from vancity vanlife, he has honeycomb wood under his bed. If you go to look, you would have to back towards the beginning or watch them to find where he shows it. Happy new year
Happy New Year I hope 2024 brings you peace & wonderful adventures in warmer weather Baja will be incredible! Alex why don’t you have bed slats for air flow? Eucalyptus (diluted with water) is great to clean & smells good & great to remove mold! So glad Terra is getting better, I understand your concern totally. Have a very safe trip! 💜🇦🇺🤗🐶🦴
Hello 👋, I came across your your channel today and I am now a New Subscriber 👏. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures. Well hopefully the baby feels better and the veterinarian figure out what is wrong. Arizona does have some wonderful views, i love it here in Tucson especially having a mountain view.
having watched you rebuild that sucker and knowing how diligent you were- i cant imagine how you must have felt finding that mold. i saw how you used a key to open your paint can & it reminded me about a friend who did that and then needed a new key cuz she bent a tooth, lol she didnt have a spare and had to get one from a dealership. hugs to you for the puppers continued wellness
Happy New Year Alexander and Tara. So glad that nothing serious was going on with Taryn. I know what a relief. I love all animals and i can relate to having your animal hurting is rough. With living in the northwest my husband and i always had a travel trailer. Because of the dampness we had mold. We went to a rv place that gave us something that kept the dampness out. When.you can check inside your cabinets as well.
Wow that was a scary health concern with Terra. So glad she's alright. Bad allergy for sure. Glad you found the mold and got on it right away. We have a Bluetti and love it. We had 2 Battle born batteries and used them for 3 yrs without an issue. Then suddenly one stopped working. We reached out to Derek at Battle Born who asked a few questions then all we heard was "crickets"...nothing. Hmmm, good thing we had a Bluetti to use.
Iadvice for next time and for others in the same situation - t probably would have been a good idea to wipe down the mold with bleach water (one capful to a gallon would probably be fine) to kill off any remaining mold before resealing it. sealing it is probably enough, but why give it the opportunity to grow faster if it happens again in the future.
So glad Tara is ok. FYI. Arizona is a dangerous place for dog's. Please research Valley Fever. It's a fungus in the soil. It's worse than cancer for a dog. I camped at the Lost Dutchman State Park in Mesa Arizona where my beautiful boxer contracted Valley Fever. I will never ever visit or camp in Arizona with my dogs. Safe travels ❤
Sedona weather can be weird really. But the beauty almost makes up for that, just not the ridiculous traffic in town anymore. So we only hit the outskirts and off road trails around there. I'd check out the area just a lil southwest of there, like Page Springs (some fun wineries and good camping) or Cottonwood/Jerome (artsy and trendy). Or more north on the other side of the 17 around Stoneman Lake, one of our favorite, less populated areas.
Many thanks for video. Hope you get over 100 thousand subscribers and hope your puppy gets better in the new year. Nice landscape and scenery on your video.
Nice video. Glad it was good news regarding Terra. My world ain't correct if one of my babies is not well so I know how you felt. Not sure I can continue viewing your videos if you continue to use bad four letter words though, fr. You know - like "work". lol. Blessings to you and Terra in the new year. Peace out.
Hi Alex , maybe a stupid reaction. Is you’re matras directly put on the board ? If there is now airflow under the matras you get mold . Maybe you cane put a board with holes in it underneath your matras some inches from the bottom . If you now what I mean . So air can go under the matras . Ore you cane look for a camper bed bottom with ventilation. The moister of you’re matras has to go some where . I wish you a and Terra ferry good and healthy new year . Greetings Freddy
Thank you for posting all the content you do. Iam about 2 months from finishing my van build and you have been so helpful....hope to meet you on the road
Hey Alex, I am soooo glad Terra (and you) are OK. There's nothing worse than not knowing if you pet is gonna be OK. Have a happy new year. Safe travels, wherever you end up. 👍👍
Wishing everyone a less eventful end to your year than we have had😅
happy Hogmanay and happy new year
Happy New Year to you and Tara! You're so right to prioritize your health as your primary form of wealth. That's something everyone should take away from this video!
Unfortunately I had a similar new year's. Somehow 2023 had to be a difficult goodbye 😅 2024 is hopefully a lot more cool about stuff 😂
My furbaby had a couple of hard epilepsy attacks and being 84 in cat years she was scared to pieces and she's not taking to any medication. Now we're hunkering down as there's a massive and cold snow storm. The year is still young
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She roams wild hermosa guapa
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I've heard a lot of campers/vanlifers use a raised, slatted bed to keep mold for growing under the mattress. The slats allow air flow under the mattress to dry out any condensation that may accumulate.
i'm glad that tara is ok. i've lost 4 out of 4 goldens due to cancer so i'm glad you got her right in because you can never be too careful.
I think slats or maybe just holes in that wood under the mattress is what a lot of people have ended up doing . Good thing you caught it early .
Dehumidifier is a must in the PNW
You may want to put some Den-Dry underlayment beneath your mattress. It will allow air to circulate so moisture doesn’t accumulate on the underside of your mattress. We used it in our camper and it worked great. PS HNY 🎉!
That mold is not from water, it's because there's no air underneath the mattress. Your body puts off heat and moisture, so if you don't have a bed frame with slats or a lot of holes for ventilation, the problem is just going to return with more use.
I’m glad Bluetti is sponsoring your adventures. You deserve it for all the hard work
What a week! I'm so glad Terra is ok. Mold is no joke. I hope you guys have a wonderful week. ❤
So happy Terra's ok. Let's make 2024 the best yet!! Stay safe and enjoy Baja!! Cheers! ~M
Such a cute pup 🐶 !! Thanks for sharing 😊
There are anti condensation underlayment, its like a mesh that allows airflow under the mattress.
Yep! I have one and use it :) sadly this happened regardless, but I think it may be sorted now with just minor upkeep!
So glad to hear terra is OK. She's such a good puppy.
Very happy the dog is ok….its so stressful when they get sick and can’t tell you what’s wrong. Hugs to you both
Tilex Mold +Mildew spray.Old big boat/ motorhome guy,that stuff works.
Also,people like to keep RV vehicles closed up tight.
You must have airflow,run ceiling fans, open windows for cross ventilation,to eliminate moisture as much as possible,from respiration.
Eliminate any materials that are prone to growing mold+ mildew.Leather/ etc is really something to avoid.
Look in low areas .
Like in a big boat,where water is always
In bilge,watch low areas+ under drawer/ plumbing areas for mold growth.
I am so glad that Terra is ok I give you alot of credit for what your doing I with all your videos and love them please becareful and a safe new year
happy that the mold was minimal and your dog Tara was ok
Happy New Year! Dogs are tougher than we give them credit for. Glad Terra is OK. I love that drive down Oak Creek Canyon from Flagstaff. I hope you stopped at the Dairy Queen. I always do! 😁 Safe travels.
So happy to hear that Terra is okay! Also happy the mold issue was caught before it became serious. Sedona is one of the many beautiful places in Arizona for sure! Safe travels and Happy New Year! 😊❤️
Stating the obvious here, but the moisture under your bed comes from you. Yes, we sweat when we sleep, some more than others. Unless you have some way allowing air to get under your bed, the mold thing will just come back.
I use an air flow underlayment, but it was no match for the sub freezing temps and out warm camper! Thankfully I have been able to increase the airflow since then though, and I will continue to check it to be sure we stay healthy and mold free :)
Its gonna be a great 2024 its gotta be . For U n me . I lost my mom last August n its been rough for me . I wish U all the very best safe Travels Always God Bless Ya'll Mucho Love from your friend in Michigan Tam ❤️ ♥️ 💕
You need to get a Frioli under mattress system. Then wire a small 12v bus fan and point it under the mattress to keep the air moving under there for a couple hours in the AM. You won’t get mold again.
The anxiety you must have felt with Terra! Glad everything is okay and may 2024 be the best yet!
It was terrible! So grateful she is okay.
hope terra is ok
There are modular grid systems for under the mattress to help prevent moisture issues. I don't remember a specific manufacturer, but I've seen it in other van and rv life videos.
May 2024 be filled with love, health and happiness for you and Tara, love from Ireland ❤❤❤
I’m sure you’ve already gotten this suggestion, but I’ve read that theives oil can actually remove and stop mold growth. Had some in my bathroom at one time, used a diffuser and some spray cleaner, in 4 years it hasn’t returned.
I hope you and Tara are doing well and are enjoying the new year. If all isn't well, I'm sending you both lots of love and light! ✨✨✨✨💙
Thanks for sharing your busy week. Tumultuous finances are universal these days! We have the Froli Travel system under our mattress for moisture control. Happy new year. Look forward to following your 2024 adventures.
Happy new year! Thanks so much for being here :)
Glad Terra is okay! Love and appreciate you sharing your goals and priorities so transparently!
Good thing for you. You're in Arizona which is dry, which will dry your vehicle out pretty quickly.
You don't have to worry about mold. But if you're ever in Arizona and you need a place to work on your vehicle. I live in AJ/Apache Junction And you can always park your truck in my front yard and work on it if you need it too.
So happy that Terra is ok! So scary any time our babies aren’t feeling good. Good catch on cleanin up the mold 👍🏽
When I first started watching your feed you were unsure about a lot of things in your life and how you spoke about them made your feed feel strained and confusing but I've noticed the changes and now your confidence and presence is more flowing and relaxed, or in other words, you've grown into a laid back relaxing personality that gives me hope for your next next adventures. I'm looking forward to the coming year(s) and sending you and Tara good vibes for a new year.
You need airflow between your mattress and bed surface - there are products that look like a scour pad for mattresses- so sorry to hear about Terra -always scarey when health issues surface - glad you were so quick to get things looked at and checked out
I just got into Arizona! My favorite state. You got lucky on your mold, you are ahead of the game. So glad you caught that!!!❤ I am so happy your pup is ok!!!❤
You handled all of that calmly and kept on moving! Can’t wait to see all your new adventures in 2024! Happy New Year!
Wow, after all the prep work you did to waterproof your home. Good thing your handy.
So happy it was an easy fix!
I am happy everything worked out for you and your sweet dog. Happy New Yr.
Happy New year so glad the Pup pup is ok. That made my heart drop.
Happy New Year 🎊 Glad you were able to resolve the mold issue.Im so Happy Tara is okay. I just love Sedona AZ🐾❤️🎇
Good morning & Happy New Year Alex & double ear rubs Terra ! So glad to hear Terra only had an allergic reaction & not anything more serious ! Good thing you came across the mold issue when you did & were able to get the problem fixed ! May the New Year be filled with Life’s Endless Blessings for you both ! Keep up the great work & keep smiling !
Wishing you a great new year with growth and subscribers. Well deserved.
So sorry for your problems but glad to see everything worked out. I understand pet anxiety when they have health issues. We have an Alaskan Malamute and she has had little problems here and there but it is hard not to panic and think the worst. Can’t believe you had the mold problem but you handled it well - you are a good role model in dealing with problems of living on your own. Wish you a great New Year with lots of good adventures and look forward to what you will be up to. Thanks as always for sharing your life.
It can be so stressful! Sorry to hear that you have dealt with some of the same :( the mold issue was certainly something to learn from, and I am grateful that it was only a minor issue that could be remedied quickly! Happy holidays and new year to you as well - Terra and I appreciate you being here :)
Glad your good puppy ia ok!
Couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much :)
Best wishes for a great 2024!
I'm so glad that Terra is ok. Did you ever figure out what caused the allergic reaction? I'm also glad that you were able to catch the mold problem before it became a much bigger problem. I hope you and Terra have a wonderful time bringing in the new year with your friends.
I couldn't be happier! It seems to be something that is residually impacting her, so at this point I am not sure. Possibly a plant or insect bite that I didn't see happen? Gratefully she has been on the mend with a Benadryl and antibiotic regime from her vet, but I am keeping a close eye on her to make sure that she doesn't have any new symptoms. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year, as well!
Not sure if you could do this. The guy from vancity vanlife, he has honeycomb wood under his bed. If you go to look, you would have to back towards the beginning or watch them to find where he shows it. Happy new year
Glad to hear Tara is ok.
Safe Travels, Happy New Year 2024 🎉
So glad Terra is well, Happy New Year🎉.
Happy New Year I hope 2024 brings you peace & wonderful adventures in warmer weather Baja will be incredible! Alex why don’t you have bed slats for air flow? Eucalyptus (diluted with water) is great to clean & smells good & great to remove mold! So glad Terra is getting better, I understand your concern totally. Have a very safe trip! 💜🇦🇺🤗🐶🦴
I want to know what they did for mold in the old days, did it not exist? Why it's just these days it effects people.
Happy New Year 🎉 Thank you for the 2023 videos and look forward to the 2024 videos.
Hello 👋, I came across your your channel today and I am now a New Subscriber 👏. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures. Well hopefully the baby feels better and the veterinarian figure out what is wrong. Arizona does have some wonderful views, i love it here in Tucson especially having a mountain view.
having watched you rebuild that sucker and knowing how diligent you were- i cant imagine how you must have felt finding that mold. i saw how you used a key to open your paint can & it reminded me about a friend who did that and then needed a new key cuz she bent a tooth, lol she didnt have a spare and had to get one from a dealership. hugs to you for the puppers continued wellness
Happy New Year! Glad Terra is okay! White vinegar is good for killing mould spores 👍
Happy New Year Alexander and Tara. So glad that nothing serious was going on with Taryn. I know what a relief. I love all animals and i can relate to having your animal hurting is rough. With living in the northwest my husband and i always had a travel trailer. Because of the dampness we had mold. We went to a rv place that gave us something that kept the dampness out. When.you can check inside your cabinets as well.
Dehumidifier ASAP 😅
So glad your baby is ok ❤️Happy new year Alex and Terra ❤
so glad for Terra....you'll stay safe....ty for what you do
It's the New Year, and hopefully things will turn around for you two!
Great priorities!
Wow that was a scary health concern with Terra. So glad she's alright. Bad allergy for sure. Glad you found the mold and got on it right away. We have a Bluetti and love it. We had 2 Battle born batteries and used them for 3 yrs without an issue. Then suddenly one stopped working. We reached out to Derek at Battle Born who asked a few questions then all we heard was "crickets"...nothing. Hmmm, good thing we had a Bluetti to use.
Happy new year✨🎇🍸🎉✊🏿🙏🏿✊🏿
Glad to hear you got both Terra and your bed situation sorted! Happy New Year!
Iadvice for next time and for others in the same situation - t probably would have been a good idea to wipe down the mold with bleach water (one capful to a gallon would probably be fine) to kill off any remaining mold before resealing it. sealing it is probably enough, but why give it the opportunity to grow faster if it happens again in the future.
For sure! Not show was me using a mold specific solution to kill any remaining spots that might be left behind :)
Great video Great channel Happy New year 😊🎉
So glad Tara is ok. FYI. Arizona is a dangerous place for dog's. Please research Valley Fever. It's a fungus in the soil. It's worse than cancer for a dog. I camped at the Lost Dutchman State Park in Mesa Arizona where my beautiful boxer contracted Valley Fever. I will never ever visit or camp in Arizona with my dogs. Safe travels ❤
Sedona weather can be weird really. But the beauty almost makes up for that, just not the ridiculous traffic in town anymore. So we only hit the outskirts and off road trails around there. I'd check out the area just a lil southwest of there, like Page Springs (some fun wineries and good camping) or Cottonwood/Jerome (artsy and trendy). Or more north on the other side of the 17 around Stoneman Lake, one of our favorite, less populated areas.
HAPPY NEW YEAR and you’ve got this!!👍👍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
So happy Tara is fine 🙏
Same!,
Many thanks for video. Hope you get over 100 thousand subscribers and hope your puppy gets better in the new year. Nice landscape and scenery on your video.
Nice video. Glad it was good news regarding Terra. My world ain't correct if one of my babies is not well so I know how you felt. Not sure I can continue viewing your videos if you continue to use bad four letter words though, fr. You know - like "work". lol. Blessings to you and Terra in the new year. Peace out.
Happy New Year! You deserve 100k more followers in 2024!
Happy new year!
wow that was a good and scare story happy new eve 2024 you are my favorite vlog on this channel
It was quite stressful, but I am so glad that she seems to be doing a bit better! And thank you, I really appreciate it :)
Hi Alex , maybe a stupid reaction. Is you’re matras directly put on the board ? If there is now airflow under the matras you get mold . Maybe you cane put a board with holes in it underneath your matras some inches from the bottom . If you now what I mean . So air can go under the matras . Ore you cane look for a camper bed bottom with ventilation. The moister of you’re matras has to go some where .
I wish you a and Terra ferry good and healthy new year .
Greetings Freddy
Thank you for posting all the content you do. Iam about 2 months from finishing my van build and you have been so helpful....hope to meet you on the road
That is so so exciting! Congrats on all of your progress - the road is a small world, so I am sure that we will cross paths at some point :)
Use vinegar and vanilla
A dehumidifier one that works on DC not Ac
Just look at it as a part of the adventure ❤
Always!
you are very good❤
Happy new year. 😊❤
welcome to my area of the country and happy new year
Thank you, and likewise!
i from Malaysia.i love your 😆video your good 😁
Wishing you a dry, warm and adventurous new year 🎉❤
Thank you so much, and same to you!
Hey Alex, I am soooo glad Terra (and you) are OK. There's nothing worse than not knowing if you pet is gonna be OK. Have a happy new year. Safe travels, wherever you end up. 👍👍
Happy New Year! As always, you're a pleasure to watch and an inspiration! What was Terra allergic to?
Get a moisture absorber like the kind used on sailboats. Cost about $20 for a package of six. Works well to limit moisture and control smell.
Happy new year gorgeus 😘❤
Happy new year two both of you
🎉Happy New Year for You and Terra🥂May 2024 be blessed and a beautiful year from the start.💜
Happy new year!
Looking forward to your new year!
Sam here! Thanks for being here :)
Happy New Year!!!
You do not have Ventilation unter the mattress at all? If not add some!
Happy 🎉 new year
You too!!
Good video!
Thank you Aaron! Happy new year :)
So glad everything worked out Happy New Year to you and all of your fans. 😀😀
Same to you!
Did you give the unit an Antimicrobial treatment. I use chlorine dioxide in Gas form. The gas sterilize everywhere. I'm in the business
Feliz año nuevo🍾🥂🍺
Y tú también!
Hapy New Year Mam