Good job with the filming. Thanks for taking the trouble to make this video. I'm researching living in a van, and all the info I can get is useful. This showed a lot. Thanks.
Nice fully enclosed bath especially given the size of the Class B, for sure I was expecting an isle shower for that Unit usually that year would've had an isle shower,thanx for the Tour...
What an excellent and thorough tour of your wonderful camper - your camper van has everything one would need and want for living, and you have it organized and decorated very nicely - very neat, tidy, well organized, and comfortable. We love to camp, and I really appreciate the tour and the thorough and great description of the appliances, storage, solar panels, the water dumping, vents, hoses, and everything inside and out, very helpful to me and my family. Love the idea of the storage container and footrest also. This camper van is a real winner, and as my family and I get more involved in our camper and camping hobby, we will be back often for more of your great videos and tips for our camper. We started with tent camping, then had a class A that we loved but couldn't afford, and now have a Rockwood pop-up that we refurbished like new and have been using for several years. We are looking to graduate to a class B camper van in the near future. It is the best of all worlds, and I would love to live in one full time and see the world. Thanks again for this most enjoyable video and channel - we have liked, subscribed and we plan to watch all of your videos tonight. Best wishes to you from Mrs Ginny and family.
Very nice camper. A lot of good features, and even though it's a vintage vehicle, it certainly looks nice and clearly is doing the job for you. Pleasure Way seems to make good products. This camper has all the basic things one might need... something to think about when looking at campers. You don't always need the "latest and greatest". Solid and reliable is just fine in many cases.
I was on an RV lot a few weeks ago to look at the new class B's and I have to say I don't care for them. The boat manufacturers seem to have been updating and improving their ergonomics every year, but the the class B RV guys aren't getting it.
Sir, what a pretty well-made video of your home in wheels. I very much like the size and scope of what your camper is able to provide in terms of necessities, luxury and comfort features. I like this model of Dodge van and especially like that the toilet and shower are separate. I myself would love to have a set-up like yours. I like your presentation, candor of your delivery and your good-natured explanation on your camper.
I also have a old ford falcon class b campervan. I like the interior of your van better. I like the bed in the back. My bed is in the middle. Thanks for sharing.
Christy Cappello You're quite welcome! The problem with the bed in the back is it's limited in size by the width of the van which makes it unusable/uncomfortable for taller people.
Again, great vid. Just watched all your boat vids and left a comment. I'm looking at a 30 steel Tahiti gaff rigged ketch. I already have a class B motor home, much like yours. Mine's a 1991 Ford F 250 with a Coachmen camper. 351 V-8. Bought it two years ago and have been re-doing it. Love it, can drive around town like a regular van and easy to park. Used to have a 30 fr Class A. Never again. Thanks for the vid, enjoyed and good luck with your "B".
I love the idea of taking a chain saw for falling trees yes that has been an issue. And of course that's great storage for your guns and clothes. I love this floor plan. I want to look for it for several bennifits I saw. Thank you so much.
I'm up there almost every weekend, I love being able to get there fairly quickly (2-3 hrs.) If my RV were much bigger I wouldn't be able to go to that particular spot.
I love that make and model van. I'm in NY. You don't see many if any of those models. There does appear to be a few more in the CAN region. Thanks for the tour! Good luck in you travels.
+Greg Newlands Here on the west coast I see vehicles of this era and older quite a bit. In parts of Canada where they put salt on the road in the winter this RV would draw a lot of attention.
I am looking at a Dodge handicap van right now. I would sure like to get in touch with you for the interior layout. It's got the same basic shape including the top. Minus the windows. I was thinking the same thing about the front windows. They take wind and abuse. I am going to use the wheelchair lift as a slide out shower/toilet. But the rest of the van I was going to build pretty much like yours. Thanks for showing us one of the best desinged class B van's out here.
Hey there, if you want to get in touch with me go to the main page of my channel and then go to the "about" tab. It has a mailing address and if you click on "business inquiries" you can get my email address. I think your plan is a very good one. I have some ideas for building my next RV and I've started doing a "rough draft" using my 5' x 10' cargo trailer. So far I've only installed the solar setup and now I'm getting parts and ideas to get the rest put together. The reason I'm doing this is it seems no matter how much money I throw at a newer RV, I'm not going to like it. Even if I spend $150k on a newer class B, the RV is going to be absurdly heavy, have too many windows, and it's only going to be suitable for weekend excursions in nice weather. Honestly, I think building your own is really the only way to go if you have some backyard mechanic skills. There's a youtuber with the channel name of NØMAD who has a brilliant way of doing some of the cabinetry which I think I'm going to try out. One of my big concerns is keeping the vehicle weight down, and his method is ideal. Give it watch if you get a chance.
To be honest wet baths are ok if you keep on top of cleaning them. My sail boat had the shower and "toilet" combined and I gave it a quick wipe down every time I used the shower and it was fine. I sort of begrudge not combing the two to save space in the RV, but yes, the sit-down shower in the RV is opulent compared to what I had on the boat. It's nice being able to soak my feet after a long day.
Nice video. I have a '91 Coachmen on a E-250 Ford, 351 V-8 and 4 speed. Tranny has a manual switch for overdrive on/off. I've had a Class A, a Class C, and now this Class B. I like this the best. Its really a one person camper, but that's OK with me.
Thank you for the excellent tour. Regarding the chainsaw, perhaps an electric? And along with the hatchet get a small sledge hammer too so the hatchet can be a wedge if the saw gets stuck.
Nice vid! Right wear the Mr. Buddy is located u could put in a one cubic foot mini wood burner. It mounts on the wall. Down size all those clothes and make partially the front nose above the cab an herb garden. That's what I would do. Hope your still traveling! Happy trails
Thanks! I installed a Dickinson Newport Gas fireplace where the Buddy heater was located. I seriously considered going with a wood burning appliance, but I need some thing that turns on and off fast so gas won out.
Nice little van/camper. It has everything you need for Pennies on the dollar compared to anything new. It’s all you need and probably much easier and cheaper to repair and maintain than new. Obviously much better quality than new, look how long it has lasted.
great video.i just bought a 1986 Chevy horizon camper van it's got the jack knife couch kitchenette toilet and sit down shower.i m living in mine as well I bought a generator for it and plan on taking her on plenty of adventures
Hey you sound a little like Badger from Breaking Bad. lol You really have a nice, clean RV there, i'm impressed with in how good shape this old girl still seems to be! 80's chique, but not run down, looks comfortable! Your camera really doesn't do a great job tho, hard to really picture the size(zoomed in).
Sorry to hear about your luck in Alberta, but look on the bright side... you no longer live in Alberta! Very interesting video about your home, it looks like a nice cozy vehicle to live in.
+Gyppor Thanks! I think for four months (Nov-Feb) of the year it's going to be a bit challenging and inconvenient but for the other eight months it's awesome so it works out in the long run. I'm still sorting out where I'm going to be living. I want to try and stay on the island but if I want decent work I might have to leave again.
nice motor home I have just brought another boat to do up but now it turns out I might have to move to a smaller place so I might have to sell my boat! so I am now thinking of getting a van and converting it to a basic rv with kayaks on top for my fishing trips :)
+my boat, motorhome and fishing adventures If you have the place, tools, and ability to convert your own van it's definitely the way to go. Anything readily made, such as my RV, is a package of compromises that you make work. Another advantage of converting a van is it's stealth ability as long as you don't get too crazy.It's my long ambition to find a big 4wd van and make it into a an awesome cold climate bush buggy that can handle the trails/snow and have the power to pull a quad or motorcycle trailer. Someday.
Interesting use of space,i guess it works for you,but i would use the space above the cab as a bed,and then you could extend the back and put in more storage drawers for your clothes,and make the kitchen space a little bigger,but that's just me,love your work,looking forward to more videos from you,stay safe.:-)
Thanks! I know lots of people can do it but if I had the roof 5 " above my face when trying to sleep I'd go bananas! I also have my clumsy moments so not having to climb in and out of bed is good.
Z Shark Your welcome, and feel free to ask questions! There's quite a few RV dwellers on you tube: check out Justin Credible, Nomadic Fanatic, and Will Burson if you haven't already.
That's about a perfect Class B right there. These things are useless without the cab-over bunk. Since they don't have length, all Class B's should go for a little extra height in that way.
I have to ask you a question. You said you have two batteries that are separate. So one is for powering everything up inside your rv while your not driving and not hooked up to electrical at a park. How many things can you power and for how long? I'm trying to figure out if I live off grid like you (without solar panels) I could go for watching tv or playing xbox or something like that. I guess what I'm trying to say is for like day to day use. Would it be like a remote? Use up all the battery and charge it up somewhere after it drains? Thanks!
Good question, and I should probably do an in depth video talking about electricity requirements, but for now I'll hit you with a wall of text! Most household appliances use quite a bit of power as they are not really designed for efficiency. Running an xbox and a TV would probably kill a pair of batteries in about 2-3 hours, so if you want to live off grid then you are going to need to figure out how do it without any sort of 120 v household electronics. Is it doable? Absolutely. Would I want to do this without solar panels? No way! I run an IBM Thinkpad (efficient and super durable laptop), a C. Crane WiFi antenna, and occasionally a Netgear 4 disk NAS with 12 TB half full of stuff for rainy days. I wouldn't do this without them and I have backup replacements for all three. I guess what I'm saying is don't do this without solar panels unless you're one of those people who doesn't have/want a cell phone. When I first started living in my RV full time I had a single 100 watt panel. At this point I have 320 watts. I have learned that if you buy your solar setup as individual components from a wholesaler, rather than as a kit from an RV dealership/retailer you can save a fair bit of cash.
thanks for the video I love your floor plan my couch/bed is in the front blocks of the area be a bit tight when it's opened up to a bed.i would like to take a trip to Canada in my camper van.
If you watch the used Class B/B+ market you'll see a lot of people tear out the showers.. This just makes it van living and takes away the second most valuable aspect of B/B+; not having to use gyms and public restrooms..
If you get yourself an axe, get one that has an steel head infused with the steel handle with rubber cushioned handle , so no wooden handle breaking. I would get a portable finish made camp manual saw for fire wood cutting, this would serve you for most services , you really would not need to carry a chain saw and have to worry about storage of also the fuel and oil etc. I used .annual tools all my life, also, by using manual tools, helps keep your joints more flexible, less atheistic, more health wise. Also carry with you portable snow car folding shovel or army folding trench shovel. Good luck sir, on your travels. Kevin Phoenix.
I don't know if you still have this but Meguir's marine one step 67 with some leisure time will bring back the single stage paint well.. I do it by hand on my 90 G20
I can see myself in a camper or tint home with a Kimberly wood stove. They are so expensive but the most efficient ones. They can burn up to 8 hours on a single eco wood log.
+Eric St-Louis While it's very aesthetically pleasing, I'm not a fan of the Kimberly. Even the crudest wood burning stove is efficient if you set it up right. Wood goes in, ash comes out. Considering the Kimberly wood stove would run approx $5000 here in Canada I can't justify purchasing one unless I win $5 million in the next lotto 649. Even then I probably wouldn't because I feel it's a ridiculous sum of cash for a container that you burn wood in. Then again, I would happily pay $5000 for a precision rifle only to use it to put holes in 8"x11" sheets of paper, so you can take my rant with a grain of salt. Cheers!
I have a Class C and what I do for the black water tank is when going to the bathroom I place plastic bags in the toilet and bag up solids. Simple and quick, toss them in a covered container and when I do get into town toss in the trash. When camping like you are out in the woods I have no problem urinating in nature. That saves a lot of water and keeps the black water tank free for over flow from grey water...or as you suggest, dump that. I never have black water tank issues because it's simply not used for solids.
+MrDisneyCollector you are discussing to dump your shit. that's why we are losing our freedom I'am just boiling inside of me. I hope I never never never meet you.
it is legal everywhere in the USA to dispose of human fecal waste as long as it's in a contained trash bag and disposed of in public trash container. Like diapers, they are human waste and are legal to toss in the trash. Adult diapers as from nursing homes go in the trash. Human waste is legal to dispose of by simple means than plugging up the black water tank trying to flush in a dump station.
When I grow up or at least become a teen I would live in one if these because I live in a town and I barely get to go anywhere so I would love one of these just to travel while living in there full time
I would look on TH-cam, Pinterest (your best option imho) or Google for ways to organize small spaces/kitchens. You're missing basic essential organizing supplies that I use in my big kitchen. For instance, dollar store magazine racks or office organizers can be installed to the inside of a cupboard door to hold all your plastic sandwich bags & other Glad/Hefty boxes. That whole shelf could've been cleared off. I also use metal racks in my shelves to better stack things. The possibilities are endless.
My "kitchen" looks a bit different now. I've been living in my RV for quite a while so I've reduced my kitchen down to what I consider essentials: 1 pot, 1 fry pan, 1 plate, 1 coffee mug, 1 soup mug, a roll of tinfoil (for baked potatoes in campfire!) and misc utensils. That's it.
I really want to live in a class B rv. My only challenge is I CANNOT live without AC during the summer while sleeping. Minimum I gotta have AC for 10 hours (I dont sleep that long, but I like to wind down after a shower before bed. Can a solar panel keep an AC unit running all night long during the summer? What about those gas generators that a lot of the class A's and C's have?
If you have enough solar panels and batteries, sure, why not. Justincredible is a TH-camr that lives in his RV over on the mainland where it gets much much hotter. Search his TH-cam video titles and see if he has anything on his power/AC setup. If not ask and see if he'll give you some tips.
+13noman1 Yes, and housecleaning is a breeze! My firearms are a hobby pure and simple so they aren't particularly important to my lifestyle. I have a video titled "Living in a class B RV: Why do I need all these guns" that talks a bit more about my hobby.
Nice looking rig. I recently bought a 10 year old RoadTrek, which looks very similar. Mine is built on a Dodge Sprinter van, so it is a bit narrower than yours. Also, yours is a 350, and mine is only a 250. But mine seems to have plenty of power, and I get 28+ miles per imperial gallon of diesel. Where on the Island do you hang out? I do not live full time in mine ... have a house here in Victoria. Cheers .... Charles
charlesgmorgan Thanks! The RoadTrek is an outstanding unit. Is the 250 diesel the 5 cyl Mercedes? The engine in mine is a 318. I usually hang out North of Duncan but I'm in Victoria a fair bit getting my mail and visiting my brother.
Van Isle Gunnut Yes, I believe it is the 5 cylinder ... it is definitely a Mercedes engine. I used to have an old Dodge truck with a 318 engine ... really good engine in my experience. Sometime when you are in Victoria, I would like to meet for coffee, and you can tell me about your experiences full timing. You can send me an email: CharlesGMorgan at yahoo dot com. Cheers .... Charles
Hi! Nice Video! I've learned a lot from Justin CredibleTV, here on TH-cam and one of the things I've learned is the Kimberly Woodstove and Thermal Electric - I'll get the link for the Kimberly for you for your info 😁
Thanks for the comment but no, I don't see the Kimberly as viable. I did look into them (Kimberly) back when I was living on my boat but I felt it was massively overpriced for a wood burning appliance. Spending three to five thousand dollars for a wood stove is not something I would do; honestly I'd be far more likely to purchase a gen set, tig welder, raw materials, and build my own and still come out much less than what a Kimberly would cost.
Has the basic mechanics of that older Dodge been pretty reliable. If you didn’t want to keep a chainsaw, you can get a big silky saw like cabana boy, should do in an emergency
i actually like the set up of the toilet and shower area being seperate it gives a much nicer shower/tub area i think .and its nice to be able to keep the bed always in the sleeping position. i think its a very practical van for its age only thing is having to go outside to turn on the water heater isnt always ideal , have u ever used the front bunk for sleeping ?and does it stay fairly warm inside during cold weather??
For the past year I decided to mostly leave the water heater running all the time and only turn it off when filling the propane tank or going on the ferry. The cost to leave it on all the time is about 5lbs of propane per month; so I decided it's not worth turning it off and on. No, I've never slept in the top bunk. It' would be really really cramped and a pain in the neck to get in and out of. If it's really cold I leave my Dickenson Newport running on low all night. I also partition off the front section and have insulation (Reflectix) fitted over all the windows due to the amount of cold transmitted the single pane windows.
Thanks for asking, yes, all is well and work is quite busy! RV living is working out nicely and it's very much "normal" for me. I need to get my act together and get a summer update posted...
Thanks for sharing. Since you owned a boat, is there a product you can recommend to protect the fiberglass top from UV and the elements? Some high performance boat wax or something more permanent.
VanoRama RV I can't suggest anything permanent; when I had my boat I would wax it every six months. I can't remember the brand I used but I do remember it was a marine grade product of some kind. The fiberglass top on my RV is painted unlike the gel coating of my boat so I haven't felt the need to do anything with it.
Van Isle Gunnut OK, thanks. I was hoping for a permanent type coating. I don't want to wax the roof all the time, but what's that compared to waxing a boat, ha.
Awesome looks like you have everything you need there. I had to stop Midway through because the camera shaking was making me nauseated LOL but I know it's hard to film and talk and show at the same time
hi love the van wish we had those down here in OZ did you think of fitting a second gas /propane tank just a thought as you said you cant get a bigger one. keep up the good work Paul
+woollie I don't have room to permanently mount a second, though I do carry around a spare 20 lb portable. I find that even using the furnace in below zero temps, the water heater on all the time, and my daily cooking I'm using about 10-13 lbs a week so I'm good for 2 weeks or so.
+Karl Miller Whenever I get a day or two I head out there to stay. It's very quiet out there and there's no light pollution so it's perfect for stargazing.
I so miss my old van right about now (sigh) and the freedom it afforded me. Good on you for choosing this lifestyle. A kindred spirit
Thats a nice little shower. I like how the shower and toilet are separate.
This van looks more comfortable theny friends RV was.
sweet rig.
Good job with the filming. Thanks for taking the trouble to make this video. I'm researching living in a van, and all the info I can get is useful. This showed a lot. Thanks.
Very nice camper van. I like the sit or stand shower set up away from the toilet.
It was alot bigger and better designed inside than I thought, I have not seen a chevy that was this comfortable looking inside before
It's a Dodge Ram I believe.
Nice fully enclosed bath especially given the size of the Class B, for sure I was expecting an isle shower for that Unit usually that year would've had an isle shower,thanx for the Tour...
+Christopher Cruise You're quite welcome. I use the shower a fair bit and now that I've gotten used to it I can better deal with the cramped space.
What an excellent and thorough tour of your wonderful camper - your camper van has everything one would need and want for living, and you have it organized and decorated very nicely - very neat, tidy, well organized, and comfortable. We love to camp, and I really appreciate the tour and the thorough and great description of the appliances, storage, solar panels, the water dumping, vents, hoses, and everything inside and out, very helpful to me and my family. Love the idea of the storage container and footrest also. This camper van is a real winner, and as my family and I get more involved in our camper and camping hobby, we will be back often for more of your great videos and tips for our camper. We started with tent camping, then had a class A that we loved but couldn't afford, and now have a Rockwood pop-up that we refurbished like new and have been using for several years. We are looking to graduate to a class B camper van in the near future. It is the best of all worlds, and I would love to live in one full time and see the world. Thanks again for this most enjoyable video and channel - we have liked, subscribed and we plan to watch all of your videos tonight. Best wishes to you from Mrs Ginny and family.
My Beloved Pleasureway...85 was the year... I sold it to a nice couple, I miss it though. Thanks for the memories
Very nice camper. A lot of good features, and even though it's a vintage vehicle, it certainly looks nice and clearly is doing the job for you. Pleasure Way seems to make good products.
This camper has all the basic things one might need... something to think about when looking at campers. You don't always need the "latest and greatest". Solid and reliable is just fine in many cases.
I was on an RV lot a few weeks ago to look at the new class B's and I have to say I don't care for them. The boat manufacturers seem to have been updating and improving their ergonomics every year, but the the class B RV guys aren't getting it.
Sir, what a pretty well-made video of your home in wheels. I very much like the size and scope of what your camper is able to provide in terms of necessities, luxury and comfort features. I like this model of Dodge van and especially like that the toilet and shower are separate. I myself would love to have a set-up like yours. I like your presentation, candor of your delivery and your good-natured explanation on your camper.
Thanks!
I also have a old ford falcon class b campervan. I like the interior of your van better. I like the bed in the back. My bed is in the middle. Thanks for sharing.
Christy Cappello You're quite welcome! The problem with the bed in the back is it's limited in size by the width of the van which makes it unusable/uncomfortable for taller people.
Again, great vid. Just watched all your boat vids and left a comment. I'm looking at a 30 steel Tahiti gaff rigged ketch. I already have a class B motor home, much like yours. Mine's a 1991 Ford F 250 with a Coachmen camper. 351 V-8. Bought it two years ago and have been re-doing it. Love it, can drive around town like a regular van and easy to park. Used to have a 30 fr Class A. Never again. Thanks for the vid, enjoyed and good luck with your "B".
I love the idea of taking a chain saw for falling trees yes that has been an issue. And of course that's great storage for your guns and clothes. I love this floor plan. I want to look for it for several bennifits I saw. Thank you so much.
Comfy pad! Loved your video. Keep up the good work and enjoy your freedom.
Love your van!! And the fact that the toilet is separated from the shower is just perfect. Looks very comfortable 😊
I bought a 1997 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular two years ago and have been living in it. Thanks for the tour of your home. Awesome rig.
It has everything you need. It's good. Nice video.
How my god heaven wake up in morning to that view can't complain about that ,breakfast outside on a dry day, love the RV what more could you want
I'm up there almost every weekend, I love being able to get there fairly quickly (2-3 hrs.) If my RV were much bigger I wouldn't be able to go to that particular spot.
8:26 ....."2 months' worth of clothes and a bunch of guns..." pretty much all one would need
sweet Class B
Patrick Wagz Thanks!
American Woman I used to be afraid of firearms too - but that's because I don't know anything about them and I've never had any Training ❤️
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Patrick Wagz I wouldn't want people to know I had guns. I like suprises. HE HE.
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Damn that's a nice van. I sure do like it.
+Kajayacht Thanks!
Love your vids !!! " Don't be a nail that sticks up cause you will get hammered down " I have learned that the hard way ;)
It's remarkable that you have so many things in such small space. I love your RV. Well done!
Thanks!
I love that make and model van. I'm in NY. You don't see many if any of those models. There does appear to be a few more in the CAN region. Thanks for the tour! Good luck in you travels.
+Greg Newlands Here on the west coast I see vehicles of this era and older quite a bit. In parts of Canada where they put salt on the road in the winter this RV would draw a lot of attention.
You have an awesome van. Thanks for sharing.
CamperVanClark Thanks! I just finished watching the video tour of your van that you posted in March; boy did you get a sweet deal.
I am looking at a Dodge handicap van right now. I would sure like to get in touch with you for the interior layout. It's got the same basic shape including the top. Minus the windows. I was thinking the same thing about the front windows. They take wind and abuse. I am going to use the wheelchair lift as a slide out shower/toilet. But the rest of the van I was going to build pretty much like yours. Thanks for showing us one of the best desinged class B van's out here.
Hey there, if you want to get in touch with me go to the main page of my channel and then go to the "about" tab. It has a mailing address and if you click on "business inquiries" you can get my email address.
I think your plan is a very good one. I have some ideas for building my next RV and I've started doing a "rough draft" using my 5' x 10' cargo trailer. So far I've only installed the solar setup and now I'm getting parts and ideas to get the rest put together. The reason I'm doing this is it seems no matter how much money I throw at a newer RV, I'm not going to like it. Even if I spend $150k on a newer class B, the RV is going to be absurdly heavy, have too many windows, and it's only going to be suitable for weekend excursions in nice weather. Honestly, I think building your own is really the only way to go if you have some backyard mechanic skills.
There's a youtuber with the channel name of NØMAD who has a brilliant way of doing some of the cabinetry which I think I'm going to try out. One of my big concerns is keeping the vehicle weight down, and his method is ideal. Give it watch if you get a chance.
That large separate shower is awesome! I personally find wet baths kind of yucky.
To be honest wet baths are ok if you keep on top of cleaning them. My sail boat had the shower and "toilet" combined and I gave it a quick wipe down every time I used the shower and it was fine. I sort of begrudge not combing the two to save space in the RV, but yes, the sit-down shower in the RV is opulent compared to what I had on the boat. It's nice being able to soak my feet after a long day.
Do you know what Pleasure-Way called this floorplan? I think it might be the VST, but I'm not sure.
Yes I really liked the shower...the whole van actually, does it have a/c ?
Nice video. I have a '91 Coachmen on a E-250 Ford, 351 V-8 and 4 speed. Tranny has a manual switch for overdrive on/off. I've had a Class A, a Class C, and now this Class B. I like this the best. Its really a one person camper, but that's OK with me.
Enjoyed your video. Awesome van set up. Thanks for sharing.
Paulastnly You're welcome and I'm glad you liked the video!
I love your class B RV. Sweet! Keep on truck'n.
I certainly hope to find a gem like this soon..I love it
monkeynumber nine I think I should hold out for one of these older class b. Early winter best time to buy
You have a lovely home! The sense of freedom must be amazing. :o)
Very cool! I would love something like this to drive around the country (USA) and see all the sights!
+Janet Barrow In my opinion a "compact" RV is the best way to explore this continent in comfort and safety!
Thank you for the excellent tour. Regarding the chainsaw, perhaps an electric? And along with the hatchet get a small sledge hammer too so the hatchet can be a wedge if the saw gets stuck.
+Mark Conger An electric would require a gen set, so nah. I do have a good hammer though.
Beautiful neighborhood.
I love your RV and the location looks so Romantic! 😍
Very nice. We of liked to if seen the rest of your RV. Very nice.
Nice vid! Right wear the Mr. Buddy is located u could put in a one cubic foot mini wood burner. It mounts on the wall. Down size all those clothes and make partially the front nose above the cab an herb garden. That's what I would do. Hope your still traveling! Happy trails
Thanks! I installed a Dickinson Newport Gas fireplace where the Buddy heater was located. I seriously considered going with a wood burning appliance, but I need some thing that turns on and off fast so gas won out.
Nice little van/camper. It has everything you need for Pennies on the dollar compared to anything new. It’s all you need and probably much easier and cheaper to repair and maintain than new. Obviously much better quality than new, look how long it has lasted.
great video.i just bought a 1986 Chevy horizon camper van it's got the jack knife couch kitchenette toilet and sit down shower.i m living in mine as well I bought a generator for it and plan on taking her on plenty of adventures
Love the pillows in the back. Nice and comfy.
Hey you sound a little like Badger from Breaking Bad. lol
You really have a nice, clean RV there, i'm impressed with in how good shape this old girl still seems to be! 80's chique, but not run down, looks comfortable!
Your camera really doesn't do a great job tho, hard to really picture the size(zoomed in).
I just totally love your RV. I think it's awesome dude!
WOW that is Nice!! your in a Beautiful area!!
Sorry to hear about your luck in Alberta, but look on the bright side... you no longer live in Alberta!
Very interesting video about your home, it looks like a nice cozy vehicle to live in.
+Gyppor Thanks! I think for four months (Nov-Feb) of the year it's going to be a bit challenging and inconvenient but for the other eight months it's awesome so it works out in the long run. I'm still sorting out where I'm going to be living. I want to try and stay on the island but if I want decent work I might have to leave again.
this is so nice. I could be very comfortable in something like this.
nice motor home I have just brought another boat to do up but now it turns out I might have to move to a smaller place so I might have to sell my boat! so I am now thinking of getting a van and converting it to a basic rv with kayaks on top for my fishing trips :)
+my boat, motorhome and fishing adventures If you have the place, tools, and ability to convert your own van it's definitely the way to go. Anything readily made, such as my RV, is a package of compromises that you make work. Another advantage of converting a van is it's stealth ability as long as you don't get too crazy.It's my long ambition to find a big 4wd van and make it into a an awesome cold climate bush buggy that can handle the trails/snow and have the power to pull a quad or motorcycle trailer. Someday.
Interesting use of space,i guess it works for you,but i would use the space above the cab as a bed,and then you could extend the back and put in more storage drawers for your clothes,and make the kitchen space a little bigger,but that's just me,love your work,looking forward to more videos from you,stay safe.:-)
Thanks! I know lots of people can do it but if I had the roof 5 " above my face when trying to sleep I'd go bananas! I also have my clumsy moments so not having to climb in and out of bed is good.
Very good...I like it! Thanks for sharing. :)
i have to hand it to you, you've got an absolute home on wheels...nice! 🚐
Thanks!
Very good video. Nice camper van.
What year is your van? I like the 'roll up' windows. no power. and love the wing window!
+Nora Steel 1988
Thank you~
Thanks for the vid..I enjoyed the tour.. Just bought a class B Dodge myself and looking to learn some things from you.
Z Shark Your welcome, and feel free to ask questions! There's quite a few RV dwellers on you tube: check out Justin Credible, Nomadic Fanatic, and Will Burson if you haven't already.
Happilyhouseless and ramblincampervan as well
Some more are RV Lady, Bob Wells especially, Beach Cricket and lots of others.
Beautiful home, thanks for sharing. 👍
Thank you and you're quite welcome!
That is a neat shower, never seen one exactly like it.
very good video. no need for improvement.
You have everything in it...I Like it...🤩👍👍
What a great tour thanks brother 😊
I really like this van, the tub is so handy, 😊
That's about a perfect Class B right there. These things are useless without the cab-over bunk. Since they don't have length, all Class B's should go for a little extra height in that way.
I really like the old Dodge and Chevy vans!
nice tour and beautiful scenery. I will have to figure out where this was taken... let me see if another vid mentions what island it is... later.
+Day Drifter The closest "big" city would be Duncan BC on Vancouver Island.
It's beautiful. Take care!
man what a cool van, they got a lot of conveniences tucked away in there. love those pleasureway vans cant seem to find one down here in AZ though!
How much can I expect to pay for a camper van in good condition like this?
I have to ask you a question. You said you have two batteries that are separate. So one is for powering everything up inside your rv while your not driving and not hooked up to electrical at a park. How many things can you power and for how long? I'm trying to figure out if I live off grid like you (without solar panels) I could go for watching tv or playing xbox or something like that. I guess what I'm trying to say is for like day to day use. Would it be like a remote? Use up all the battery and charge it up somewhere after it drains? Thanks!
I subscribed to your channel by the way!
Good question, and I should probably do an in depth video talking about electricity requirements, but for now I'll hit you with a wall of text!
Most household appliances use quite a bit of power as they are not really designed for efficiency. Running an xbox and a TV would probably kill a pair of batteries in about 2-3 hours, so if you want to live off grid then you are going to need to figure out how do it without any sort of 120 v household electronics. Is it doable? Absolutely. Would I want to do this without solar panels? No way! I run an IBM Thinkpad (efficient and super durable laptop), a C. Crane WiFi antenna, and occasionally a Netgear 4 disk NAS with 12 TB half full of stuff for rainy days. I wouldn't do this without them and I have backup replacements for all three.
I guess what I'm saying is don't do this without solar panels unless you're one of those people who doesn't have/want a cell phone. When I first started living in my RV full time I had a single 100 watt panel. At this point I have 320 watts. I have learned that if you buy your solar setup as individual components from a wholesaler, rather than as a kit from an RV dealership/retailer you can save a fair bit of cash.
very nice rig!
thanks for the video I love your floor plan my couch/bed is in the front blocks of the area be a bit tight when it's opened up to a bed.i would like to take a trip to Canada in my camper van.
Love your van so cool Awesome.
Nice RV... great spot!
Plink some targets, cook some dinner... lol
Cheers!
Snoozing Lion Thanks!
Excellent Job and great information. What year is your Pleasure Way? You have the best Shower set up.i have seen in these vans.
Thanks! It's a 1988.
If you watch the used Class B/B+ market you'll see a lot of people tear out the showers.. This just makes it van living and takes away the second most valuable aspect of B/B+; not having to use gyms and public restrooms..
I'm a in loaf of your minicamper, it's awesome for a wkend or just drive up to the mountain for a few days
Nice vid...thanks so much for sharing! Take care~
Nora Steel Thanks!
If you get yourself an axe, get one that has an steel head infused with the steel handle with rubber cushioned handle , so no wooden handle breaking. I would get a portable finish made camp manual saw for fire wood cutting, this would serve you for most services , you really would not need to carry a chain saw and have to worry about storage of also the fuel and oil etc. I used .annual tools all my life, also, by using manual tools, helps keep your joints more flexible, less atheistic, more health wise. Also carry with you portable snow car folding shovel or army folding trench shovel. Good luck sir, on your travels. Kevin Phoenix.
Nice video. my 1990 pleasure way has the same basic layout.
+Magpye minifree Thanks!
I don't know if you still have this but Meguir's marine one step 67 with some leisure time will bring back the single stage paint well.. I do it by hand on my 90 G20
I can see myself in a camper or tint home with a Kimberly wood stove. They are so expensive but the most efficient ones. They can burn up to 8 hours on a single eco wood log.
+Eric St-Louis While it's very aesthetically pleasing, I'm not a fan of the Kimberly. Even the crudest wood burning stove is efficient if you set it up right. Wood goes in, ash comes out. Considering the Kimberly wood stove would run approx $5000 here in Canada I can't justify purchasing one unless I win $5 million in the next lotto 649. Even then I probably wouldn't because I feel it's a ridiculous sum of cash for a container that you burn wood in. Then again, I would happily pay $5000 for a precision rifle only to use it to put holes in 8"x11" sheets of paper, so you can take my rant with a grain of salt. Cheers!
This is exactly the type of Class B I'm looking for.
I have a Class C and what I do for the black water tank is when going to the bathroom I place plastic bags in the toilet and bag up solids. Simple and quick, toss them in a covered container and when I do get into town toss in the trash. When camping like you are out in the woods I have no problem urinating in nature. That saves a lot of water and keeps the black water tank free for over flow from grey water...or as you suggest, dump that. I never have black water tank issues because it's simply not used for solids.
+Lucy's Mom
You guys sure know your sh*t! ... I'm listening, I'm listening. ciao. Lol.
+MrDisneyCollector you are discussing to dump your shit. that's why we are losing our freedom I'am just boiling inside of me. I hope I never never never meet you.
+Lucy's Mom I hope I never meet you . I have no words
+Philip Beaupre To dump your shit and kudo +mrdisneycollector I am double boiling inside
it is legal everywhere in the USA to dispose of human fecal waste as long as it's in a contained trash bag and disposed of in public trash container. Like diapers, they are human waste and are legal to toss in the trash. Adult diapers as from nursing homes go in the trash. Human waste is legal to dispose of by simple means than plugging up the black water tank trying to flush in a dump station.
When I grow up or at least become a teen I would live in one if these because I live in a town and I barely get to go anywhere so I would love one of these just to travel while living in there full time
+James Cardoso It's a great way to live and if you're already getting the urge to explore there's no better way to do it.
Van Isle Gunnut Yep!
I would look on TH-cam, Pinterest (your best option imho) or Google for ways to organize small spaces/kitchens. You're missing basic essential organizing supplies that I use in my big kitchen. For instance, dollar store magazine racks or office organizers can be installed to the inside of a cupboard door to hold all your plastic sandwich bags & other Glad/Hefty boxes. That whole shelf could've been cleared off. I also use metal racks in my shelves to better stack things. The possibilities are endless.
My "kitchen" looks a bit different now. I've been living in my RV for quite a while so I've reduced my kitchen down to what I consider essentials: 1 pot, 1 fry pan, 1 plate, 1 coffee mug, 1 soup mug, a roll of tinfoil (for baked potatoes in campfire!) and misc utensils. That's it.
I really want to live in a class B rv. My only challenge is I CANNOT live without AC during the summer while sleeping. Minimum I gotta have AC for 10 hours (I dont sleep that long, but I like to wind down after a shower before bed. Can a solar panel keep an AC unit running all night long during the summer? What about those gas generators that a lot of the class A's and C's have?
no. drive it someplace cooler.
If you have enough solar panels and batteries, sure, why not. Justincredible is a TH-camr that lives in his RV over on the mainland where it gets much much hotter. Search his TH-cam video titles and see if he has anything on his power/AC setup. If not ask and see if he'll give you some tips.
Thats a pretty nice Van, Greetings from germany
Bluesfreak1 Thanks!
Pretty efficient living. Curious -- what kind of guns do you feel are important to your lifestyle?
+13noman1 Yes, and housecleaning is a breeze! My firearms are a hobby pure and simple so they aren't particularly important to my lifestyle. I have a video titled "Living in a class B RV: Why do I need all these guns" that talks a bit more about my hobby.
Very nice rig...it seems to have more room and more storage than an Airstream 16.
Very nice Van, what year is your van? and what kind of gas milage do you get? thanks
1988 and about 18L per 100km. (MPG means squat to me)
Nice looking rig. I recently bought a 10 year old RoadTrek, which looks very similar. Mine is built on a Dodge Sprinter van, so it is a bit narrower than yours. Also, yours is a 350, and mine is only a 250. But mine seems to have plenty of power, and I get 28+ miles per imperial gallon of diesel. Where on the Island do you hang out? I do not live full time in mine ... have a house here in Victoria.
Cheers .... Charles
charlesgmorgan Thanks! The RoadTrek is an outstanding unit. Is the 250 diesel the 5 cyl Mercedes? The engine in mine is a 318. I usually hang out North of Duncan but I'm in Victoria a fair bit getting my mail and visiting my brother.
Van Isle Gunnut Yes, I believe it is the 5 cylinder ... it is definitely a Mercedes engine. I used to have an old Dodge truck with a 318 engine ... really good engine in my experience. Sometime when you are in Victoria, I would like to meet for coffee, and you can tell me about your experiences full timing. You can send me an email: CharlesGMorgan at yahoo dot com.
Cheers .... Charles
charlesgmorgan Will do once I'm back on the Island, I'm in the Banff/Jasper area at the moment.
Hi!
Nice Video!
I've learned a lot from Justin CredibleTV, here on TH-cam and one of the things I've learned is the Kimberly Woodstove and Thermal Electric - I'll get the link for the Kimberly for you for your info 😁
Thanks for the comment but no, I don't see the Kimberly as viable. I did look into them (Kimberly) back when I was living on my boat but I felt it was massively overpriced for a wood burning appliance. Spending three to five thousand dollars for a wood stove is not something I would do; honestly I'd be far more likely to purchase a gen set, tig welder, raw materials, and build my own and still come out much less than what a Kimberly would cost.
Muy bonita van felicidades
Richi Rick Thank you and cheers!
bless your heart....please be careful
Nice van!
Enjoyed your video.Saw your boat for sale in Victoria..I see you have sold it..
William Shiels Thanks, glad you liked it! Yes, the boat sold fairly quickly (unfortunately).
I need to find one of these
Has the basic mechanics of that older Dodge been pretty reliable. If you didn’t want to keep a chainsaw, you can get a big silky saw like cabana boy, should do in an emergency
i actually like the set up of the toilet and shower area being seperate it gives a much nicer shower/tub area i think .and its nice to be able to keep the bed always in the sleeping position. i think its a very practical van for its age only thing is having to go outside to turn on the water heater isnt always ideal , have u ever used the front bunk for sleeping ?and does it stay fairly warm inside during cold weather??
For the past year I decided to mostly leave the water heater running all the time and only turn it off when filling the propane tank or going on the ferry. The cost to leave it on all the time is about 5lbs of propane per month; so I decided it's not worth turning it off and on.
No, I've never slept in the top bunk. It' would be really really cramped and a pain in the neck to get in and out of.
If it's really cold I leave my Dickenson Newport running on low all night. I also partition off the front section and have insulation (Reflectix) fitted over all the windows due to the amount of cold transmitted the single pane windows.
Nice review of a nice vehicle.
Edogawa1117 Thanks!
Haven't seen any new videos from you in a while, I hope all is well. Is the RV still working out for you?
Thanks for asking, yes, all is well and work is quite busy! RV living is working out nicely and it's very much "normal" for me. I need to get my act together and get a summer update posted...
Good to hear!
Thanks for sharing. Since you owned a boat, is there a product you can recommend to protect the fiberglass top from UV and the elements? Some high performance boat wax or something more permanent.
VanoRama RV I can't suggest anything permanent; when I had my boat I would wax it every six months. I can't remember the brand I used but I do remember it was a marine grade product of some kind. The fiberglass top on my RV is painted unlike the gel coating of my boat so I haven't felt the need to do anything with it.
Van Isle Gunnut OK, thanks. I was hoping for a permanent type coating. I don't want to wax the roof all the time, but what's that compared to waxing a boat, ha.
Awesome looks like you have everything you need there. I had to stop Midway through because the camera shaking was making me nauseated LOL but I know it's hard to film and talk and show at the same time
+Lynnette W. Ya, sorry about that!
It's OK dear. Safe travels!
Awesome tour!!
hi love the van wish we had those down here in OZ did you think of fitting a second gas /propane tank just a thought as you said you cant get a bigger one. keep up the good work Paul
+woollie I don't have room to permanently mount a second, though I do carry around a spare 20 lb portable. I find that even using the furnace in below zero temps, the water heater on all the time, and my daily cooking I'm using about 10-13 lbs a week so I'm good for 2 weeks or so.
Would love to wake up in thte morning to that view.
+Karl Miller Whenever I get a day or two I head out there to stay. It's very quiet out there and there's no light pollution so it's perfect for stargazing.