Big Job in a Little Van | New Rug, Rice Cooker Repair & a Cup of Coffee or Two
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Today I have a big job in my little van. First, cleaning. Then I will install a new rug. Except it’s not a rug, but I will be using it as a rug. Then I clean out some clutter by disposing of some old, smelly and ripped t-shirts that I never wear. After that, I attempt a repair on an Aroma Electric Rice Cooker. I broke this rice cooker and I will try my hand at an inexpensive and simple fix. If you have a rice cooker that has stopped working, it might need a new thermal fuse. But before you buy a new fuse, try the fix I used first.
I then made dinner to finish off a semi-productive day. Also, I may have made a cup of coffee today.
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My name is Scott and in 2015, I bought a Ram ProMaster City to live in. Even though I didn’t know much about RV’s and campervans, I set about building the van out as a minivan camper. And in April of 2016, I moved into my minivan full time.
Over the years, I’ve learned you don’t need to have a big skill set to build your own campervan. And that living as a minimalist and utilizing solar power can be a less expensive way to live. I’ve also learned that a minivan can be a very comfortable home.
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I love a good inside day .. repairs, re- organize etc ❤
It’s looking like I’ll have a few more inside days ahead
@Static CamperVan it's your home. And a chance to make it an even better home. 😊
Dads know best my dad would always show me things how he did them.
I am so glad I found you! I’ve watched your videos for two evenings now and thoroughly enjoy them. Thank you🌸
Aww, Thanks Sherri
Just sitting in a same size van and always wondering, where do you store all of the stuff you have? A rice cooker, a water cleaning and storage system, new and old jeans and shirts, electrical spares, a fridge plus a freezer room with seamingly endless storage, shoes pots and pans, 12 elephants and two white tigers and the list goes on and on. Sometimes I think you are sitting inside the Titanic or at least the Nautilus and only show random pics of "some kind of" van when you are doing outside footage. Strange, really strange......prosit coffee...
The animals aren’t allowed inside. So that saves some space. But remember, a TARDIS is much bigger on the inside than it appears from outside
Ahh, now that explains some of the mysteries around this channel....thank you for explanation and have a good, lets say "time" because we all know, this is only relative......
Hurrah a new video. Now let’s go watch this video.
Thats what I thought :-)
Thanks for making me feel welcome
@@StaticCamperVan Thank you for your wonderful content.
@@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 thats what I thought :-) ....again :-)
The thermo fuse/breaker is there for safety reason. Its will open when overheat causes by other malfunctioning parts. The heater coil can cause meltdown and fire if it got red hot.
You need to put your saying on a shirt, " you know what I can use right now...a cup of ☕!
LOL, I only drink about 2 cups a day.
That’s awful!
Yes I cannot keep bread or rolls here in Florida more than two or three days before they mold. However I soon learned to keep my bread in the refrigerator and then it will last a week or two without problem. I too only buy bread now and then.
I have found real sourdough bread keeps. Trouble is, I haven’t been able to find any real sourdough bread lately
Oh my God grilled cheese sounds very good with coffee but I will have mine with tea yummy
You had a nice productive day. It's always a good feeling to accomplish so much of what needed to be done.
I have a few more of these days to do. Very unlike me to be so productive!
@@StaticCamperVan 🤣 it's almost over with, you're almost there, actually probably done with everything by now.
What about using soft bins in the clothing storage area. Pull out a bin, get the item you want and put the bin back in place.
Bins wouldn’t work well with my cabinet design. Cabinet would need to be modified
Im completely amazed at just how much u've packed in that little van! Thank U for sharing ♡
Sometimes I am too
Every year I tell my mother don't buy me clothes for Christmas, don't buy me clothes for Christmas and what does she do, she buys me clothes for Christmas!
Carpet is really interesting. I lived in a trailer home. I didn't know this but when they build trailer homes the carpet is layed before any of the walls are built. So when remodeling, pulling out the carpet left a 2" gap in the walls. Wall to wall carpeting is pretty awful, not sanitary, even with a good underpad, dirt just works itself down. It might be better to have a hard surface like laminate and throw rugs. At least you can launder a throw rug. Been there, done it.
All true. That’s why I like to take everything out and clean from time to time
Another cup of coffee sounds like a splendid idea.
Oh my goodness! Every time I watch your vlog I crave coffee! 😄
I did some clothes shopping today. I decided years ago that a good rule of thumb is to get rid rid of as many old things as the number if new things I've just bought. It sure saves space and if I haven't worn it in about a year, I probably don't need it. Enjoyed your video! 😊
Good rule 👍🏼
Simply amazing. Your voice and narrative is very soothing! I really love your show!
Nothing better than coffee. Thanks for the vid
Cup of Coffee LMAO love it! Your video's was longer! Makes me happy! . Thank you! 👍😊
Hi Scott! It's fun seeing Ventura through your lens. I camped, hiked, and backpacked all over those coastal mountains and beaches in the 60's. A lot of freedom for kids back then, even girls.
Haha... just say no to cookies!
Hey Scott, a real helpful app for a grocery list that we use is the FLIPP app. It’s nice cause you can get local prices of the items on your list and see if the item is worth it before you go to the store. Don’t know if the stores you normally shop at are linked to the app, but it’s worth a look and it’s free…
Take care bud
Thanks I’ll give it a look
Not Boring at all😁
DAD'S DO HAVE GREAT HANDY HINTS ON REPAIRING THINGS. GREAT TO HAVE THE FLOOR WORK OUT TO YOUR LIKING.
I usually get something out of all your videos. I use all my old socks and shirts for cleaning rags. Loved the sunset
Sometimes the day isn’t a barrel of fun but you get a lot done. Sometimes you’re a weirdo (me) and find going thru people’s things and determining what to keep, what to donate and what to throw out as very fulfilling so that’s a great day.
I think the appropriate response is “Weirdo’s Unite!”
Fun video! Glad you caught up on maintenance. Thanks for sharing that with us. Nice wrist action with your pan!
Ten years working in a restaurant gave me a couple of useful skills. Haha
Scott maybe you can get a rubber mate for under your rug,to h3lp with insulation! 👍🌞
I always eat my bread from the freezer. The bread comes out as fresh as the day it went in. I'm not sure of your freezer space, but you could wrap them in 2 pieces per bag and they may store in your mini freezer a little better🧡🚐🧡
Hi there🙋, nice video. On Friends of Anthony, van dweller. He recently made a cake, in a pot on his gas stove. You could bake a cake like that. Just a suggestion. 😉 It's in his recent video, where he made a birthday 🎂, for himself. Glad to see you, all better. I like Jasmine rice. The aroma, is pleasant. Here's a thought, what if you put bread slices, in Ziploc bags and put them, in your freezer or fridge. This way, it doesn't spoil so quickly. 😊
Nice hanging out with you 🙋🏼♀️
Scott, when I was in my Van with my Dog,I put$ store rubber mats down f9r Dos! And it helped so much with holding the Heat in Van in Winter& with sound!I would turn heat on in Van for 1 hr.& This would keep me & my Dog toasty warm until 5,6 in morning ❤👍 Had a sleep bag& took nite showers and dressed in cloths for next day! I saved alot of money 🤑, paid off çhapter 13 Bankruptcy a yr ahead of time Debt Free! Mind you this was 5his was about 10 yrs. Ago!,but i did it!✌️🙌🙏🤞🇺🇲🌞
Mmmm rice and veggies, can’t go wrong with that!
Don't forget the Tamari
That’s right I forgot.
I cant believe u fixed that rice cooker!! You are amazing! Im impressed
That was more my Dad than me. Haha
I was amazed to learn how many thousands of small businesses are able to thrive by selling via Amazon. P.S. Vegetarian (& Vegan) meals are delicious, healthy & kind.
Good Morning. I like video's like this to because it give you a good ideal what works good in a van build and what to expect in cleaning and maintaining things. I would like to get out and work on my build but to my surprise there's 2 inches of snow on the ground and its coming down pretty good out there, so it's just more a coffee day for me. Thank's for sharing and take care out there.
Coffee days are good, too. Stay warm!
I so needed a laugh! Thank you Scott. No clamps on the rice cooker, haha!
Vinegar is the proven, standard, go to for mold treatment and prevention. Excellent choice because bleach does not kill mold spores as readily (or sometimes at all) as vinegar. Plus for bleach to work you need to use large quantities and it takes time to work
Whereas vinegar kills on contact!
Great job fixing the rice maker! I use an instapot for that since it uses less over all power and makes good rice. That said as long as you don't smell anything burning, that rice cooker should be just fine! Go you, and thanks to your Dad for a fine idea!
Good video. Thanks.
I'm afraid you've gotten.me addicted to coffee just lately lol. I use my old t shirts for cleaning all the salt off my van sills .loving your video keep them coming.
Thanks for sharing. Now I’ll go do my own fixing and organizing. 😊
Hilarious! the finger analogy, your dad! Too funny.
Good one ! Thanks a lot for this smooth ride ! 🥰🥰🥰
Glad I found your channel - I like the helpful info and your calm manner. I'll keep watching!
Hey Thanks
I always keep my old tee shirts and old socks. They come do handy for spills or cleaning the car or great for cleaning the outside of the vehicle! Just a thought ! I like watching you and listening to you! You are very smart and handy and keep a tight ship! My kinda person ❤❤❤
Looks like I'll be binge-watching your videos due to me buying this detox product called The Cleaner, @ least I can watch your videos to keep my mind somewhere else for these next 7 days, hopefully, while I'm strapped down to the commode!
I in joyed your video scott always thankyou for sharing it
Great video Scott! Im always impressed with how much you have in there:)
Wow, you were a busy vanlifer today. Impressed with your early "spring cleaning" and decluttering. Today is Sarturday, a really lazy day for me, l will be doing good just to get in the shower and shampoo my hair. Again, the ladies are enjoying their WRTR, and l have been watching their videos. If you are interested in learning how the females vanlifers also enjoy the freedom and lifestyle, check out "Glorious Life on Wheels" and "Serene and Simple Life". Also, everyone is writing a book and getting it published so you definitely have a lot of book material from being a full-time van dweller for so many years. Something to consider on a cold, rainy day, oh wait, you headed South for the winter so correction, a warm, rainy day and chilly night. Good job listening to your dad and following his advice. Your love of coffee is like an organic health benefit too!
Enjoyed your video as always! Footnote: Other TH-cam Channels you should find interesting are "Snow & Curt" who have been in Argentina and "The Cat Lady" who is dating and traveling around BC(?) with Chrome of "Vancity Vanlife". Do you think l might be concerned about you getting bored, ha, ha! That ain't likely to happen, and what a blessing for you! God Bless!
But first, coffee. Your tagline. ❤. It’s great the way you keep so clean and we fully understand how important that is inside a small space. Keep on rolling the living room. Susan.
Thanks man.....awesome video!!! 😉😃
👋😃 Luv your videos. Enjoyed the cleaning process but…It’s time for a renovation since an upgraded van isn’t in the works. 😊
❤Love those little red potatoes! Their nice n lite! yummy! Your recipe sounds Delicious 😋
That was helpful thank you!
I'm going to take up the dirty stock rugs that came with this old van and get things much cleaner in here. Hadn't even thought of that as an option.
Thanks again. I hope you're enjoying yourself today.
Just did a major clean up in my rig today, got rid of some things and picked up a nice thin long heavy duty construction container to reorganize and have better space. I usually roam around the Cottonwood area. From Dillion Road up to two exits past your spot. I have my spots on both side of the 10. My rig is a 4×4, it gives me lots of options... Stay safe 🏜️✌️.
4 wheel drive would be nice in that area.
I thought I saw you have 3 coffees. I love my rice cooker although it has a non stick finish. May be I can find a stainless steel replacement bowl.
Was it three coffees? Yes, there are lots of stainless replacement bowls on offer for rice cookers.
you collect a lot of stuff and i'm glad you enjoy your coffee like I do
I like the videos just showing a day in the life like this
Thanks Jeffrey
Excellent repair job, have a good day as the snow comes down
Snow?
Watchin u vids fo abt a Yr now , they bring me a sence of calmness 😌, bt chap I neva meet or c any1 drink da amount of coffee ☕ 🥴, how do u slep 😅😅,another solid vid fren 🤙🤙
Hey Thanks. I actually have a video explaining how I can drink all the coffee and still sleep: th-cam.com/video/qe162m7fuag/w-d-xo.html
I think the yoga mat is a great idea. If you need another one, check thrift stores for cheaper used ones. Bread will last longer if you keep it in the refrigerator.
You made me laugh with the look on your face from the colors on your yoga mat.
Remember a smile is one of the kindest thing you can offer those around you. My mom taught me this growing up and so glad she did. It is very healing to the soul for yourself as well as others. You never know what someone is going through. Just saying Scot.......will try to hush for a while....promise.
Thoroughly enjoyable video !! I love the offering about “ which finger you can possibly do without” 😂 ❤
Cool
Can't wait to try me some yellow bird sauce!
Thanks! Coffee is for closers.......
Aww, Thanks Ken!
cup of coffee ! ☕️🍯🍶🏖
When I make or buy bread, I slice it and freeze half❤️
If you're in QZT sometime during high season, there's a vendor on Kuehn (a tools/rockhounding tent on the north side of the street) that has carpet tiles for cheap. I like mine. About a quarter inch thick, rubber backed, and colors other than purple and pink. Dollar Tree sometimes has carpet tiles, too.
Cool. I’ll remember that. Thank you
Here in my room late in the night or more to say, early early am hours... Viewed this as in background listening as rain drops tumble outside. So enJOYing your videos. A story interesting ... The quietness within your voice, like an old friend of long ago sharing in thought. ~Connie
Aww, Thanks Connie
Peas are my “go to” veg as well😜🙌🏼 Enjoyed your video as always Scott😎thank you
🙏🏼 Sunny
Nice to watch this video, I'm also cleaning up whilst having a homemade Brie and Sourdough sandwich and four cups of coffee
Brie? Fancy! Ha, you watched until the end
@@StaticCamperVan There's a French lady at the local Farmers market who makes small runs of cheeses, it's not cheap but it is my Sunday morning treat, 25 Celsius and sunny in Auckland New Zealand
All in fun only. 🤗
💜 you make me smile…
Great información on rice cooker I've been contemplating if I was to buy🙂
Thanks for watching
Assembled a dvd tower while watching
You & you dad are geniuses!! I thought we might see sparks... :) .. I love your subtle humor, thanks for the chuckles, Scott :) 💜... I use that carpet that you removed to block weeds in my garden. It's great for that 'cause it lets the water thru, but not the weeds. ... I love the colors on your new rubber carpet. Pinks & purples & all shades of blue are my favorites :)
Now the yoga mat is fully covered with rugs, so all the colors are hidden. I actually sort of liked the purple. But the pink would have bugged me. Plus the pink shows dirt, so better to keep it covered
@@StaticCamperVan - does the new rubber rug help insulate against cold radiating up from the floor? ... I've got layers of rugs on the floor of the main area in my little house, and it makes a world of difference, especially in the kitchen. It hangs out over the foundation about 5-6 feet, facing north-west. It used to just radiate cold, especially during snowy winters. :)
Yes, the yoga mat seems to block a little cold. It’s thin rubber so probably won’t do much in real cold conditions. But I’m pleased with it so far
That looks good you made me hungry lol😅
Oh ya I bought some of that at CVS it’s good wks good
I've had several different vans & have always ended up ordering from local auto parts the thick commercial grade rubber cargo mat. Just checked American Van website & the universal full 69 x123 mat is $148 which seems like a lot but you are never going to have to replace it, That yoga mat looks like it will work for awhile. Safe travels 👍
If you think about it the rice cooker jumper your dad told you to do was fine. Your power line is fused so it’s not like you’re running with no fuse in the system. That’s just the rice cooker company protecting themselves. Your Dad was right.
That was a thermal fuse. Different to the over current fuses built into the supply.
I agree it's safe to use but I'd never leave it unattended while powered.
@@maxwiz71 I agree.
Thank you for some awesome tips today. The yoga mat was a good idea for the floor. I used foam rubber mats that go together like puzzle pieces, and I find them to work well also. I also use vinegar instead of bleach. For me, bleach can cause me to stop breaking. I will have to look around for those types of vegetables. I like the blend and would go well with rice. The soy sauce I will also look for, I am picky when it comes to the wheat and abnormal amounts of salt in soy sauce. It was a nice day, and to spend time with you was awesome. Thank you for sharing, and be safe
Hey Thanks. The frozen veggies were bought at a Grocery Outlet.
Most Health Food stores stock a low-sodium Tamari from San-J. Although I’ve never tried the low salt version.
I car camp and have to make my coffee outside. Today is a wind advisory day and it's too cold and windy to be outside. I'm envying you right now because I really want some coffee.
Sorry to taunt you with fresh coffee. Wind was a big reason why I designed my kitchen to be inside.
If you have a portable battery, you might look into an electric kettle. I bought a small one and it works reasonably well.
Sounds like you had a very productive day, always a good feeling to accomplish the silly stuff in life. Keep on keeping on! Nice to see what goes on in your day.
I laid down a couple of thick yoga mats in our rig right before that extreme cold the PNW experienced in December. The mats have really helped both with insulating the floor as well as cutting down on road noise. Mine were gray, thankfully :D
Good to hear the yoga mats are working that well
And was also glad to reuse what I already had on hand.
Have you ever cooked the frozen veggies in the rice cooker? It says you can steam veggies in it but not tried it yet.
Yes, most rice cookers come with a steamer basket. I have simply put the veggies on top of the rice, which works really well
Ya the dirt doesn’t go through n that’s really the only colors they have mine are dark blue n dark grey
Oh yum, that coffee looks so good. Sure wish it agreed with my stomach. I, too, hate bleach. The yoga mat will be way better, i think. Better cushioning for sure. If you really hate the color, perhaps you could paint it?
Yum grilled cheese.
The yoga mat is totally covered with rugs. It looks nicer and feels better under foot
@@StaticCamperVan Sounds like a great improvement and reasonable, too. Great job!
I think you need another cup of coffee 💕🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼🌺🌼☕️
Don’t mind if I do!
I love that you made 3 cups of coffee while smirking at the haters hahahahhaha
ALL YOUR VODEOS ARE GREAT MY PAL SCOTT I TOLD MY WIFE YOUR THE BEST GLAD YOU FIXED THE RICE COOKER I LIKE RICE I HAVENT ONCE IN WHILE I MISS RICE PUDDING O MAN IS THAT GOOD DESSERT
Hi scott, have you thought about buying another yoga Matt for under the bed. Extra insulation under the bed ❄❄
Don’t really need insulation underneath my bed. My feet only touch the galley area
I know I was thinking about the cold coming up from the ground under your bed. , we used to have a caravan and it did help in the cold weather x just a suggestion
My heater works really well. In fact so well that if I had any insulation I’d need to open my door while the heater is running.
Hey Scott, was just hanging out with u in ur live and decided to check out this video too. Wishing my minivan floor was even where I could get those mats too n make it look that nice.
Thanks for hanging in the Live.
@@StaticCamperVan np, I had to do some spellchecking in my message to u, so embarrassing 🤪
Hey, no worries. Autocorrect either doesn’t help me with my bad spelling or changes words it shouldn’t! Haha
You should do coffee commercials
That would be enjoyable
I took the opportunity to go through my t-shirts while watching you go through your t-shirts. I only got rid of two LOL So what do you have against Amazon?
Two is a little bit of space, right?
I try as hard as I can to buy from small independent shops. Living like I do, I think it’s extra important to support the local community that I am residing in.
Thanks! Dont blow a rice fuse!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Ken! Hahaha, I don’t have to worry about blowing any more fuses!
Yum that cheese toastie 😋 I laughed with you deciding which finger you may need to keep for the near future 😂 Good evening Scott, just watching some video's I haven't seen 😊 You make me smile and I enjoy your videos
Thanks Kimbers
Oh yess that’s me I say the same n keep all of them n one good work pants I accidentally got rid of n left the old ones yes they’re cargo pants that I accidentally got rid of. Not good
Hey Scott how are you today I know this video is probably a week behind but just wondering how you were doing and I got a question everyone I see on TH-cam that is either in a van or a pick up truck camping they always use hot sauce I don’t understand how they can use it every night and not get bad stomach problems it’s not my place to say but in your van is fully loaded with stuff I don’t know how you do it who cares what that mat looks like only you see it I love your little van it’s great for one person cheese is my favourite with any kind of sandwich when I used to eat hot stuff like that hot peppers and stuff like that I got bleeding ulcers from that who cares how much coffee you drink if you enjoy it drink it as I see it your friend from Ontario Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦😎 be safe out there
Hey Mike. I’m doing well, thanks.
I grew up in a mostly Mexican community, eating mostly traditional Mexican food. So I don’t have any issues at all eating spicy foods.
Just a couple thoughts. How about a swing away hitch? Its a platform that attaches to your hitch (which you might have to install one) that you can mount stuff to and it swings out of the way when you open the back door. Second, have you thought about a slow cooker or crockpot?
A swing away hitch would be an inconvenience to me. I think it’s easier to get of items I don’t need.
A rice cooker can work like a slow cooker so that is one reason I opted for it.
@@StaticCamperVan Well I was kinda thinking the hitch thing would not work for your application but thought I would mention it. Matty Vanhalen (a van dweller) has one which is what made me think of it. I hope to see you work on your sink project when that comes around!
That type of hitch is a bad idea in my opinion. It blocks the use of the vans back doors. But some people don’t mind that aspect.
@@StaticCamperVan Actually the one I am thinking of swings away from the doors so you can open both of them. It might be an inconvenience in that you would have to swing the platform out and back again but one would get more space.
You can open from the outside but not so easy from the inside