This is the first time that I've watched one of your videos and me being in my 70s and disabled I enjoy watching people travel in their vans and in their motorhomes and seeing new places thank you so much... you be safe and may God bless
Enjoyed your first . I am from Oregon. Wife and I left Oregon years ago where I was raised. We are now in Indianapolis, Indiana where she was born and raised. I traveled like you but with a family including a school bus. I home schooled my three children on the move always working my trades. I just turned 88 November 18. I will enjoy following you and others.
*I lived in my old RV Van for nearly 4 and a half years, and the most important thing I have found is to have a safe and quiet place to park it, which can serve as a base, then when you travel, you will, at least, always have a safe and secure place to return to.*
We bought a 1976 21 ft Fireball in 2008 and lived and traveled until this month when we bought a tiny home and moved it to a ghost town.... The experience was fantastic and set us up to live a simpler life in old age...
One thing you could do, for those cold nights, is to have a 'winter' sleeping bag with you. It would keep you warm (mine is a -34 Arctic bag) or, it could be opened right up, and act as a nice heavy warm blanket over your bed! Well worth having, as in a hurry you can just crawl inside the sleep bag, rather than having to make a bed up as well. Look forward to see how RV life works out for you!
This is good advice, Jaylena. I have also crawled into a queen-size comforter. Point is if you're snug, you'll sleep well; but if you're not well insulated, the cold will wake you up.
I would sooo love to travel in something like that ALONE. lol. Such a relaxing time and also I can't wait to see how she decorates it. I love her boho style.
Large canvas thing is for the outside of the front window. The flaps get get shut in the door to hold it in place. The magnets are to keep the wind from blowing it around. Sometimes they have straps that will wrap around the mirrors or hooks to hook on the wheels or both. Great for keeping the front window from fogging up, keeping moisture out and heat in during the winter or keeping heat out during the summer.
Your Class B should have a propane heater already installed in it. A bit noisy but effective. You need good house batteries to run it. Check your propane alarm. Usually located by the floor at the bottom of a cabinet. Check the date on it. They have to be replaced every 5 years. The vinyl cover is exterior cover for windshield and door windows. Corner loops go over top of door corners. I had a Holiday Rambler Augusta 235 which is similar. Loved it. Go and park anywhere. Check out Cracker Barrels as they have overnight parking. Usually a better choice than Walmarts
I have a 97 Chinook been happily living in it for 7 years I took couch out after 3 years and made a wood frame bed with 14in memory foam. With sheets and comforter made it alot better and warmer. I also put black out curtain between the living space and the driving area helps block some of the cold air and for some privacy fleece blankets over the widows just some ideas that i have tried
Congratulations on the new RV! Make sure you get yourself a coleman sleeping bag rated for 0 degree temps, it’s a great emergency backup if you are winter camping and your portable heater dies. 🤔🙌🏻👍🏻
FYI, using the heater releases condensation in an enclosed space. You’ll have moisture on the inside of the windows. They are safe to run though but make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector and it’s working. I have a Mr. Heater buddy and have ran it without issue.
I’m excited for you. You will definitely know what you want after trying out van, bus, bus, van, RV! I guess with each change it you learn what if it meets your needs .i do worry about the heaters with propane . You will figure it all out… I’ve got trust in you! Ember will be so excited!😊❤
I Love it! Would have bought same if was available after Hurricane Ida! Got a fiberglass Shuttle bus...no leaks! Used marine chalk in seams by doors...thats it! Would remove carpet, ceiling and floor as cooking full time. Commercial tile. Stove fan is worthless unless vented to exterior. The insulation factor? Go south for the winter. Looks very comfortable. Dont fuss right now. Get out and enjoy! ❤❤❤❤
Drugs are everywhere it’s ridiculous. I’m a recovering addict 8yrs and live in w.v I’ve often thought of moving to get away from all of it but it’s in every state. Love your home
I loved my RV but am now too old and disabled. Yes you could use a winter sleeping bag, and a summer one too a bit later. Plus a really comfy blanket. I used my cooker top for morning warmth just while the kettle was going. Mine had a shower/toilet and solar panels. you will work it out. Don't get too much stuff as you lose it all in the cabin. Keep it simple.
Beautiful purchase! I watched a vid not long ago with the same bed and she took out the sofa or at least down to the base and put a twin bed. She took the cover off the base of the twin and used the inside of it for storage. By removing the back of the sofa it allowed her a small walking path to. Best of luck.
My husband and I had one that size and loved it. We could drive and park anywhere we wanted, more so than his big ford dully. I love, love your bangs, so pretty.❤❤❤
Congrats on your rig. Suggestion regarding cold/heat. Have your windows professionally tinted with ceramic tint. It will make a world of difference in your temps. Ceramic only ... a bit pricey but worth it. Also, you'll get used to cold temps for sleeping. Me & hubby are (4) years full-time and never turn on any heat at night, even below freezing. Good blankets & socks ❤.
Get a 12 volt electric sleeping blanket !!! It works awesome and use your Jackery it will last forever. Roast you under a good blanket or sleeping bag.
Congratulations on your new life! I look forward to seeing your new adventures and seeing you overcome the challenges that await. Keep a positive attitude and don’t get depressed or frustrated when things just happen. Let’s go!
I have discovered that the handwarmers are a great way to keep your feet and your core area really warm inside your sleeping bag, or under your covers. They are very inexpensive. You can get the rechargable Ozark Trail ones as well. This is fun. Im really excited for you. You are a trouper girl. Also, if you get a bigger peopane tank, make sure you either buy a Mr Heater hose, or a propane hose and filter. The non Mr Heater hoses are made from materials/chemicals that clog the heater. This way, you can run it for the whole night and be warm and cozy!❤
Thanks for info on the hose for heater I just got a buddy one and wanna hook it to propane tank if power goes out wasn’t sure about the hose thing so that’s awesome to know
@stephaniemeadows6796 Im glad it was helpful. Alot of people say that it just stopped working. And that is is usually why. My coleman stove inlet had to be cleaned out because of that as well. 🙏🏻
Yes that’s exactly what I was thinking!! I had hoped after the first night you would grab a warmer blanket 😜 those darn propane heaters scare me although even with a warmer blanket I’m sure you would still need some kind of heat !!! Really excited for you, it looks like it will be a great home for you and Ember once you remodel it to your specifications!!! Congratulations!!!
Yipee! Don't know if this is a Chinook, but I had a rig with same sofa, same floirplan. Believe it or nit, I sometimes slept on just the sofa not pulled out. Especially if I had just a short night travel day. Making the bed every day just irritated me. Hoping for good driving weather for you. Looking forward to your tour and makeover. Always my fave part. Happy for you, lady. You surely went the extra mile to find it and get it. Are you going to name her? I'm A big namer of all my vehicles. I currently drive Minnie Pearl, but I'm getting a vibe that she wants a name change. Be safe!
No kidding be careful. Looked for over three years for a lightly used van.I found and bought a dodge promaster off a ford dealership on Vancouver island. I got extended warranty and put on about 60km. The engine already sacked out and needs to be replaced. I took it to my “ certified mechanic “ the warranty company won’t cover the warranty because it says the problem is a pre-existing condition. whatever that means. And Ford tried their best to get the warranty to cover the engine as well and they were denied as well as my mechanic. So now the van has sat for about 6 weeks in no man’s land. Ford said no worries that they would not leave me out in the cold, no matter what they would take care of me. so much time has passed I think that’s what exactly is happening, I’m beginning to get heart broken because I got the van to do a van conversion when I retire and travel around the province a bit.. Retirement now I’m not sure, I’m hoping ford will get off their butts and get this van on its way so I can make a decision regarding my retirement . If I end up having to pay myself that’s going to be about 15,000 and that hits hard on a fixed retirement income
@TheRiverkayaker oh no! I do hope they will come through for you! Sounds like there is an illegal aspect to that extended warranty rejection. Do you have a attorney general type governmental office or an insurance board that could help you legally, cuz that is classic insurance move. They always deny coverage first. It is usually a fight. Be strong and hope you get resolution and your dream is actualized!
@@tdhawk167 thank you for your kind words, support and input I really appreciate it. The insurance warranty sounds fishy to me now as well, if they knew there was a pre- existing condition they should not have been allowed to take my money. I’ve since done some research and it sounds like the promaster Pentastar engines are duds regarding the camshafts. That’s what this particular engine problem is.There’s class action lawsuits in United States regarding them. Wow if I only knew then what I know now. I would have stayed away from dodge. Despite getting the present run around with idle chatter from the Ford dealership I actually like some of their products. However the customer services has always got a failing grade in my opinion and this episode so far is no different. I’ll keep posting with updates.
@@TheRiverkayakerBased on my experience with the extended warranty, I won't ever get one again. I will take the money not spent and put it into a short term CD! My warranty non-coverage was the failed water pump - it was not considered to be part of the drive train or engine! 😢 Neither our lemon law nor the attorney general could do anything to help. It apparently was a known loophole.
@@dross24MA awe geeze really sorry that happened to you. Consumers seem to always get kicked to the curb. Was that crazy expensive to replace and install?
I started watching this video in the middle of the night and already can’t wait for your next video and to see how the rest of your trip home went. I’ll be watching. Thanks for the peek into your travels
You've taken me back to when I got my Honey! She's a 1992 Toyota MH and I spent the first few months redoing the interior. She turned out beautiful! I painted the exterior a couple of years ago and the makeover was complete! Redoing an older RV is very rewarding! Good luck on your project!
Bass Pro sells Rogue sleeping bag. Save money at dollar store and get motion sensor lights with usb rechargeable battery battery and for your windows try hanging beach towels over them when it’s cold, keeps your heat in and if you put solar panels on top you can have plenty of electricity. I’ve been living like this for years with no regrets❤
Husband and I sleep in a slide in camper in the winter in Montana, we use a Mr buddy to heat it and at night while we are asleep under the covers we only leave the pilot lie on the Mr. Buddy it does get a little bit cool, but it keeps the dampness out of the camper. And it saves propane and it doesn’t take long to warm up when we get out of bed.
Love your rig. You are right. The Mr. Buddy heater does last longer on propane. I lived off grid for 5 years. My favorite Mr. Buddy heater was that round one. Propane lasts longer, and I found it more reliable.
Worse than the carbon monoxide is water vapor. Not harmful to you but really deadly for the RV, in the cold it condenses back to water on any cold surface and then gravity makes it flow downwards. It will wet all sorts of little places inside the RV and eventually cause rot, mold, mildew,... Each canister produces over a pint of water, if you use them, it's about as smart as taking a spray bottle full of water and going round the van spraying everything.... It takes a while, perhaps a few years, but a moldy rotting RV is not good. You want dry heat, perhaps a diesel heater or use a furnace which vents the water/fumes to the outside. Also a small solar panel, power banks, 5v USB lights are better in the long term. AAA cells are expensive... If you have the time shop at the flea markets or goodwill outlets. Lastly a down sleeping bag is worth the investment, heaters fail, and they are really comfortable on cold nights. In general I would say it's also better for you to sleep in the cold in a warm bag than the other way round.
I can relate to the process of van life. Im 4 yrs in a minivan with 3 cats. Alost ready to get a shuttle bus to convert. Ill check in now and again. You have a natural talent for video. Great job.❤
I just turned on YT, and yours is the thumbnail I saw and couldn't click on fast enough. My heart is so happy for you!!! I am looking forward to seeing the Jaylena touch, it's going to be even more fabulous than the manufacturers would have imagined. This is a well-deserved break. Happy trails!!
I'm in the market for a RV also. 99% of the units I have gone to see, have turned out to be a scam. The minute you ask to see the pink slip, that's when it all starts. They get weird when you tell them you want to have an inspector check it out. Or you're going to run a Carfax report on it. The scams just keep on rolling in.
❤🫶🏼 look at the views!!!! If you are new to Jaylena yall she is one of the realist creators!! A great soul! Keep watching her journey!! She is an amazing person and great mom!!
I am happy you shared the joy of the flight to go get it. I am glad to see it and happy you found it. first time watching but i subscribed and will look forward to your adventures!
Yes the first set you pulled down were see through from the outside!😮 Use the first set during the daylight for privacy and the 2nd set at dusk/night time for complete privacy.
New sub here 🖐🏽😊 Congrats on your new van. I'm glad you did ok your first night. I want to follow to see how you make out traveling back home. I'm a mom so bare with me. 1. Always call someone and let them know where you are along the way 2. Get some more blankets or quilts before you leave, maybe even an insulated sleeping bag 3. Stock up on healthy snacks, food and water maybe some organic juices 4 make sure you have enough fuel for the heater. I'll be watching. God bless and stay safe. ❤
Propane is cheaper to buy in bulk, but for you i'd recommend a 20lb tank. They can be exchanged at just about any gas station without having to keep or throw away tiny little canisters. The smaller a propane bottle is, the less propane it holds. That's obvious, but the amounts is a lot less the smaller the tank is. Those "disposable" tanks hold basically nothing, you're mostly paying for the bottle, just to throw it away. They do make "fuel kegs" which are similar size but refillable, but they're expensive and again, don't hold much. You also need to refill the keg from a 20lb bottle, so you may as well just use the 20lb.
When I saw the home and RV I immediately thought well at least theres a good chance the RV will have been cared for. Good choice. Happy to subscribe - every click counts!
I'd invest in a house battery if you can afford it for the trip home. I had to buy a new one for my Class C and it was much cheaper than I expected. Unlike the new tires you have to get...ouch!
I flew into Salt Lake City once and the views from my plane window were unearthly. Huge mountains with their own lenticular clouds (sometimes stacked even!) astounded me. Happy trails doll.
It's so refreshing and enjoyable to watch somebody settling down in a RV, than to be watching the same old rut, like reaching a destination, cutting wood, cooking food etc etc Good luck with your journey and enjoy 🎉
Nice ride Congratulations, things are looking up for you & Issac, I’m truly happy for you both .. P.S. I just wish you communicated more in the comment section like Issac, it helps make the community real ..
If you have been following her for a while you will know that she used to answer the comments but because of trolls and i still see some on her videos she informed everybody that it was becoming too much to read some of the things these idiots were saying but i am sure she still appreciates your comments
Gas heaters put out moisture as a result of combustion. Everything gets wet. So eventually the diesel Chinese heater is best and very cheap. It's about $200 and very common on home camper vans. Mr Heater isn't for long term use.
Good luck with your new unit I use a mrheater but with a gal and 1/2 propane bottle-last about awk using 4 hrs a day the cover you found is for front window
My heater hack is just put a fan above behind the heater that blows the hot air towards you and fills the room. Just having a little buddy heater down there having heat rise to the ceiling and waiting for convection to move the air around is not very economical and it consumes too much of your time where you are freezing instead of warm. Oh and heater hack 2, Get a little 5 gallon propane tank to keep filled with you and get the adapter for refilling the green bottles and all that stuff you can get at Walmart if you want pay full price or you can shop around especially that adapter and get that thing for $3 in China but I think I just got it right off the shelf at Walmart because it's just totally worth it.. So yes save all your little green canisters starting now cuz it's nice to have at least three to six of those things I guess so you can swap out for a couple days without having to play around with refilling. 🤙👍
Your thumbnail popped up on my suggestions because I'm subbed to Roaming Reckless, Truck House Life, Kara and Nate and many others. I've always wanted to be out on the road going wherever the winds take me, but alas, I'm now disabled and dependent upon meds and supplemental oxygen. Plus I have a blood disorder that makes it dangerous to be at high altitudes. Well higher than the 5,000ft I live at here in Tooele UT. I love your new home and I'm excited to ride along with you via YT on your many travels, and experience the amazing places our country has to offer, thru your eyes. CONGRATS and SAFE TRAVELS! 🤗
Your video was in my feed and looked interesting so here I am! I enjoyed watching your adventure of your first night in your new RV! Now im going to backtrack & watch your previous videos so I can get caught up. I love what you’re doing, and wish you all the best…..please be so careful! Listening to you talk about the curtain situation, I would love to make you some curtains!! They are my favorite thing to sew. I’ve subscribed, and am looking forward to following along on your journey. God bless you and keep you safe! You will be in my prayers. ❤
I've been in a lot of streams and read many comments. The number of disabled people on youtube is really high for some reason. You're not alone, I would say 60-70% have some type of disability that makes them revert to watching hours of videos instead.
Congratulations 😊. Keep an eye on your gauges to learn what her normal is😊. May be a good idea to check your fluids when you get off the road tonight. Enjoy the Maiden Voyage. Stay safe, eat well and I'll see you on the next upload.
Great looking B Plus rig Beautiful, unmolested interior too! Soo many people think that painting the interior or the wood cabinets is an upgrade but they don't realize that ruins the resale value massively! Hope that you don't make that mistake with this one. This one looks to have beautiful wood cabinets and it shows the quality in the build..Can't say the same for the sofa bed though..Good Lord, what a mess!! Don't know why they did not choose to use a regular FlexSteel brand sofa bed that converts much easier! All my past rv's had a much easier to open and make a bed out of of. I have bought and sold rv's for over 30 years..PLEASE don't ruin that rv by painting it inside! That white and grey scheme is the new version of the 70's avocado green!!! haha When I worked at LAzy Days Tampa FL we would get a model wher the owner had painted the interior and they would carry on how they "upgraded" the interior! haha WRONG! You downgraded it! WE would give them barely anything on trade and tell them had they left the original furniture and did not paint it, we would have given you much more but because they painted it, we have to run it through the auction and won't get anything for it.. We can't sell it on the lot all painted and tacky looking..Enjoy your beautiful rig and keep the cabinets as they are! Just add pillows and throws to add color! Safe travels!
Wasting so much money on hokey lights and propane heater. You are already at walmart just replace your house gelcells and buy a diesel heater. Take an easy day to install the heater. 2 batts and the heater under $400 total and will last you several years. When money comes available swap over to lithium.
The heater works, but I’m not wasting my money on those terrible batteries. The heater I bought will be great this winter to hav in case of an emergency, I do currently live in a house while I get this ready to move into. But I wasn’t going to buy those batteries when I already have lithium on the way. It was a two day drive and I made it home fine. Those light are also great for emergencies, last year I was without power at my house for a week.
@ yup very weird for complimenting someone who’s been through hell and decided to put herself first for a change and found something to make her happy. Yes weird. Get a life.
I had a similar journey to pick up my RV. I flew from central California to Seattle and drove her back - all in one weekend. I have zero regrets and I hope yours turns out to be wonderful for you! (I bought a '97 Coachmen Starflyte.)
This is the first time that I've watched one of your videos and me being in my 70s and disabled I enjoy watching people travel in their vans and in their motorhomes and seeing new places thank you so much... you be safe and may God bless
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Yes that's so true
I wish you health!
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Enjoyed your first . I am from Oregon. Wife and I left Oregon years ago where I was raised. We are now in Indianapolis, Indiana where she was born and raised. I traveled like you but with a family including a school bus. I home schooled my three children on the move always working my trades. I just turned 88 November 18. I will enjoy following you and others.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS , BLESSINGS
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*I lived in my old RV Van for nearly 4 and a half years, and the most important thing I have found is to have a safe and quiet place to park it, which can serve as a base, then when you travel, you will, at least, always have a safe and secure place to return to.*
We bought a 1976 21 ft Fireball in 2008 and lived and traveled until this month when we bought a tiny home and moved it to a ghost town....
The experience was fantastic and set us up to live a simpler life in old age...
I need to hear more about this ghost town and your tiny home!!!
Me too 😊@@WISouthernBelle
One thing you could do, for those cold nights, is to have a 'winter' sleeping bag with you. It would keep you warm (mine is a -34 Arctic bag) or, it could be opened right up, and act as a nice heavy warm blanket over your bed! Well worth having, as in a hurry you can just crawl inside the sleep bag, rather than having to make a bed up as well. Look forward to see how RV life works out for you!
This is good advice, Jaylena. I have also crawled into a queen-size comforter. Point is if you're snug, you'll sleep well; but if you're not well insulated, the cold will wake you up.
Interesting journey I am following along from Morocco 🌈
Looks loike good advice. Artic sleeping bag.😅
Following you from Qld Australia.
Ironically, I had this RV on my Craigslist watch list. But it was gone the next day. Good luck with your new acquisition. I gotta be faster.
I lost 3 vans during my 2024 search, exactly what I wanted and gone in an hour! So frustrating.
I believe that the large canvas thing you unfolded is the cover for the front window. It goes on from the outside and sticks with the magnets.
It is. The magnetic part is for the doors. Should have a loop to hook on the corner of the door when opened and then holds them door closed
I found if very useful in the Desert and Snow and Ice......
I was going to say the same thing!
Would get one that you can put on inside cause any body can come by,pull it off 9n the out side or sneak a peek
Yea it is. I had one 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I would sooo love to travel in something like that ALONE. lol. Such a relaxing time and also I can't wait to see how she decorates it. I love her boho style.
Large canvas thing is for the outside of the front window. The flaps get get shut in the door to hold it in place. The magnets are to keep the wind from blowing it around. Sometimes they have straps that will wrap around the mirrors or hooks to hook on the wheels or both. Great for keeping the front window from fogging up, keeping moisture out and heat in during the winter or keeping heat out during the summer.
Won't that get stolen ...
Your Class B should have a propane heater already installed in it. A bit noisy but effective. You need good house batteries to run it.
Check your propane alarm. Usually located by the floor at the bottom of a cabinet. Check the date on it. They have to be replaced every 5 years.
The vinyl cover is exterior cover for windshield and door windows. Corner loops go over top of door corners.
I had a Holiday Rambler Augusta 235 which is similar. Loved it. Go and park anywhere.
Check out Cracker Barrels as they have overnight parking. Usually a better choice than Walmarts
Safe travels Jaylena and I pray the re model is all you need for your future comfort and adventures.
😁 fancy meeting you here!!
Fancy Meeting Both of You here Paul Honeyman and Lilah Newton ❤❤
You need a sleeping bag Jaylena. Happy Thanksgiving! Drive safely!!😊❤🦃
@@lilahnewton7940😂😂😂
I have a 97 Chinook been happily living in it for 7 years I took couch out after 3 years and made a wood frame bed with 14in memory foam. With sheets and comforter made it alot better and warmer. I also put black out curtain between the living space and the driving area helps block some of the cold air and for some privacy fleece blankets over the widows just some ideas that i have tried
MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND KEEP YOU SAFE LIKE I KNOW HE WILL AMEN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations on the new RV! Make sure you get yourself a coleman sleeping bag rated for 0 degree temps, it’s a great emergency backup if you are winter camping and your portable heater dies. 🤔🙌🏻👍🏻
Great advice! I second that suggestion!
Walmart has heated sleeping bags with a detachable charger 😮
Agreed! And if you go to sportsman’s warehouse DO NOT BUY THEIR “zero degree F bag”. I bought one recently and was VERY COLD in it in the low 30s F
I was thinking third same thing
An electric blanket or throw will do wonders.
FYI, using the heater releases condensation in an enclosed space. You’ll have moisture on the inside of the windows. They are safe to run though but make sure you have a carbon monoxide detector and it’s working. I have a Mr. Heater buddy and have ran it without issue.
Congratulations Jaylena! So happy for you. Can’t wait to see what you do with it to make it yours! 🎉❤
I’m excited for you. You will definitely know what you want after trying out van, bus, bus, van, RV! I guess with each change it you learn what if it meets your needs .i do worry about the heaters with propane . You will figure it all out… I’ve got trust in you! Ember will be so excited!😊❤
Me too excited for you. I wouldn't have a clue
Great video. You are adapting to van life quickly. Stay healthy and thanks for the vid!
Yes thanks😊
Good luck, stay safe and enjoy your new rv!
She’s parked at a beautiful home, but looks like it’s well taken care of so they probably took good care of her too!😮❤
The RV appears to be very well cared for as well. 🤞🏽
This girl didn't do enough prep before buying this van. Stupid.
Yep, seeing the house etc I bet the RV was definitely taken care of. Maintenance etc. Surprised the battery was dead actually lol
I Love it! Would have bought same if was available after Hurricane Ida! Got a fiberglass Shuttle bus...no leaks! Used marine chalk in seams by doors...thats it! Would remove carpet, ceiling and floor as cooking full time. Commercial tile. Stove fan is worthless unless vented to exterior. The insulation factor? Go south for the winter. Looks very comfortable. Dont fuss right now.
Get out and enjoy! ❤❤❤❤
Drugs are everywhere it’s ridiculous. I’m a recovering addict 8yrs and live in w.v I’ve often thought of moving to get away from all of it but it’s in every state. Love your home
Just depends on who you hang out with birds of a feather flock together!!
@@Calvin-m5nvery true also nobody or should I say vast majority of people are not forced to take drugs
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I loved my RV but am now too old and disabled. Yes you could use a winter sleeping bag, and a summer one too a bit later. Plus a really comfy blanket. I used my cooker top for morning warmth just while the kettle was going. Mine had a shower/toilet and solar panels. you will work it out. Don't get too much stuff as you lose it all in the cabin. Keep it simple.
The canvas with magnets is the windshield blackout cover. God bless you
Nice. I have those papery blinds in my van. Curtains & window blockers for the Texas heat are a must for me. They help retain heat in winter also.
You probably already discovered that the item from the cabinet may be an exterior windshield cover. Beautiful RV.
That would keep ice off! Thats a great help. I thought it was a waterproof cover over bed then put sheets on. Lol.
Beautiful purchase! I watched a vid not long ago with the same bed and she took out the sofa or at least down to the base and put a twin bed. She took the cover off the base of the twin and used the inside of it for storage. By removing the back of the sofa it allowed her a small walking path to. Best of luck.
My husband and I had one that size and loved it. We could drive and park anywhere we wanted, more so than his big ford dully. I love, love your bangs, so pretty.❤❤❤
Congrats on your rig. Suggestion regarding cold/heat. Have your windows professionally tinted with ceramic tint. It will make a world of difference in your temps. Ceramic only ... a bit pricey but worth it. Also, you'll get used to cold temps for sleeping. Me & hubby are (4) years full-time and never turn on any heat at night, even below freezing. Good blankets & socks ❤.
Get a 12 volt electric sleeping blanket !!! It works awesome and use your Jackery it will last forever. Roast you under a good blanket or sleeping bag.
Save propane!!!!
Congratulations on your new life! I look forward to seeing your new adventures and seeing you overcome the challenges that await. Keep a positive attitude and don’t get depressed or frustrated when things just happen. Let’s go!
I have discovered that the handwarmers are a great way to keep your feet and your core area really warm inside your sleeping bag, or under your covers. They are very inexpensive. You can get the rechargable Ozark Trail ones as well.
This is fun. Im really excited for you. You are a trouper girl.
Also, if you get a bigger peopane tank, make sure you either buy a Mr Heater hose, or a propane hose and filter. The non Mr Heater hoses are made from materials/chemicals that clog the heater. This way, you can run it for the whole night and be warm and cozy!❤
Thanks for info on the hose for heater I just got a buddy one and wanna hook it to propane tank if power goes out wasn’t sure about the hose thing so that’s awesome to know
@stephaniemeadows6796 Im glad it was helpful. Alot of people say that it just stopped working. And that is is usually why. My coleman stove inlet had to be cleaned out because of that as well. 🙏🏻
Hi Jaylena, maybe pick up a warmer blanket or sleeping bag in case the weather turns ugly. Wishing you safw & fun travels. 😊
Yes that’s exactly what I was thinking!! I had hoped after the first night you would grab a warmer blanket 😜 those darn propane heaters scare me although even with a warmer blanket I’m sure you would still need some kind of heat !!! Really excited for you, it looks like it will be a great home for you and Ember once you remodel it to your specifications!!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on your new rig Jaylena, can't wait for the tour.❤
For heat,a better solution would be to get a diesel heater installed. Also to cover your windshield you can make a cover that folds out of cardboard
Yipee! Don't know if this is a Chinook, but I had a rig with same sofa, same floirplan. Believe it or nit, I sometimes slept on just the sofa not pulled out. Especially if I had just a short night travel day. Making the bed every day just irritated me. Hoping for good driving weather for you. Looking forward to your tour and makeover. Always my fave part. Happy for you, lady. You surely went the extra mile to find it and get it. Are you going to name her? I'm A big namer of all my vehicles. I currently drive Minnie Pearl, but I'm getting a vibe that she wants a name change. Be safe!
You seem to be a very gifted Lady. And I hope the best for you. And your cat. I will be watching you go through your journey.❤
I've been looking for a while and have found several scams during my search. You have to be so careful! Congrats on your new rv!
No kidding be careful. Looked for over three years for a lightly used van.I found and bought a dodge promaster off a ford dealership on Vancouver island. I got extended warranty and put on about 60km. The engine already sacked out and needs to be replaced. I took it to my “ certified mechanic “ the warranty company won’t cover the warranty because it says the problem is a pre-existing condition. whatever that means. And Ford tried their best to get the warranty to cover the engine as well and they were denied as well as my mechanic. So now the van has sat for about 6 weeks in no man’s land. Ford said no worries that they would not leave me out in the cold, no matter what they would take care of me. so much time has passed I think that’s what exactly is happening, I’m beginning to get heart broken because I got the van to do a van conversion when I retire and travel around the province a bit.. Retirement now I’m not sure, I’m hoping ford will get off their butts and get this van on its way so I can make a decision regarding my retirement . If I end up having to pay myself that’s going to be about 15,000 and that hits hard on a fixed retirement income
@TheRiverkayaker oh no! I do hope they will come through for you! Sounds like there is an illegal aspect to that extended warranty rejection. Do you have a attorney general type governmental office or an insurance board that could help you legally, cuz that is classic insurance move. They always deny coverage first. It is usually a fight. Be strong and hope you get resolution and your dream is actualized!
@@tdhawk167 thank you for your kind words, support and input I really appreciate it. The insurance warranty sounds fishy to me now as well, if they knew there was a pre- existing condition they should not have been allowed to take my money. I’ve since done some research and it sounds like the promaster Pentastar engines are duds regarding the camshafts. That’s what this particular engine problem is.There’s class action lawsuits in United States regarding them. Wow if I only knew then what I know now. I would have stayed away from dodge. Despite getting the present run around with idle chatter from the Ford dealership I actually like some of their products. However the customer services has always got a failing grade in my opinion and this episode so far is no different. I’ll keep posting with updates.
@@TheRiverkayakerBased on my experience with the extended warranty, I won't ever get one again. I will take the money not spent and put it into a short term CD! My warranty non-coverage was the failed water pump - it was not considered to be part of the drive train or engine! 😢 Neither our lemon law nor the attorney general could do anything to help. It apparently was a known loophole.
@@dross24MA awe geeze really sorry that happened to you. Consumers seem to always get kicked to the curb. Was that crazy expensive to replace and install?
I started watching this video in the middle of the night and already can’t wait for your next video and to see how the rest of your trip home went. I’ll be watching. Thanks for the peek into your travels
Congratulations Jaylena! Looking forward to the journey with you.
SW flight attendant here! You flew what I typically fly in a day. 🤭 Congratulations on your new rig, and I hope it's all you desired. 🥰
I love Southwest! Never had a bad flight...
WOW you really went out on a limb for this one!! I can hear the excitement in your voice which is long over due. Take care be blessed and STAY SAFE.
You've taken me back to when I got my Honey! She's a 1992 Toyota MH and I spent the first few months redoing the interior. She turned out beautiful! I painted the exterior a couple of years ago and the makeover was complete! Redoing an older RV is very rewarding! Good luck on your project!
Bass Pro sells Rogue sleeping bag. Save money at dollar store and get motion sensor lights with usb rechargeable battery battery and for your windows try hanging beach towels over them when it’s cold, keeps your heat in and if you put solar panels on top you can have plenty of electricity. I’ve been living like this for years with no regrets❤
Husband and I sleep in a slide in camper in the winter in Montana, we use a Mr buddy to heat it and at night while we are asleep under the covers we only leave the pilot lie on the Mr. Buddy it does get a little bit cool, but it keeps the dampness out of the camper. And it saves propane and it doesn’t take long to warm up when we get out of bed.
Hopefully you have a window or two cracked!
Love your rig. You are right. The Mr. Buddy heater does last longer on propane. I lived off grid for 5 years. My favorite Mr. Buddy heater was that round one. Propane lasts longer, and I found it more reliable.
I am so excited for your journey and adventure.
Be careful with the Mr. Buddy heater while sleeping as it produces carbon monoxide. Be sure to have adequate ventilation.
2windows@1/4"open
It doesn't produce any detectable amount unless you can provide evidence
Get you an electric heater or 2 better than propane cause of carbon monoxide poisoning!!
Buddy heaters are safe. Buy you some carbon monoxide detectors to be safe
Worse than the carbon monoxide is water vapor. Not harmful to you but really deadly for the RV, in the cold it condenses back to water on any cold surface and then gravity makes it flow downwards. It will wet all sorts of little places inside the RV and eventually
cause rot, mold, mildew,... Each canister produces over a pint of water, if you use them, it's about as smart as taking a spray bottle full of water and going round the van spraying everything.... It takes a while, perhaps a few years, but a moldy rotting RV is not good. You want dry heat, perhaps a diesel heater or use a furnace which vents the water/fumes to the outside. Also a small solar panel, power banks, 5v USB lights are better in the long term. AAA cells are expensive... If you have the time shop at the flea markets or goodwill outlets. Lastly a down sleeping bag is worth the investment, heaters fail, and they are really comfortable on cold nights. In general I would say it's also better for you to sleep in the cold in a warm bag than the other way round.
I can relate to the process of van life. Im 4 yrs in a minivan with 3 cats. Alost ready to get a shuttle bus to convert. Ill check in now and again. You have a natural talent for video. Great job.❤
I bet that is real fresh smelling😂
I lived in my van with 3 cats, too. They're gone now, so thinking of going back to VL. It should be lonelier but much easier.
Fold your blanket in half. It feels like 2 blankets. Congrats on the new rig.
blessing hope the best for you and yours 🎉 living in my trailer conversion pulled behind my truck injoying life for 8 years now.
I just turned on YT, and yours is the thumbnail I saw and couldn't click on fast enough. My heart is so happy for you!!! I am looking forward to seeing the Jaylena touch, it's going to be even more fabulous than the manufacturers would have imagined. This is a well-deserved break. Happy trails!!
Safe travels Jaylena as you get acquainted with your new home.
I'm in the market for a RV also. 99% of the units I have gone to see, have turned out to be a scam. The minute you ask to see the pink slip, that's when it all starts. They get weird when you tell them you want to have an inspector check it out. Or you're going to run a Carfax report on it. The scams just keep on rolling in.
It’s honestly sad that some people are so dishonest
So happy for you! Can't wait to see you fix it up and decorate!!
❤🫶🏼 look at the views!!!! If you are new to Jaylena yall she is one of the realist creators!! A great soul! Keep watching her journey!! She is an amazing person and great mom!!
Congratulations this is my first time watching you. It's going to be excited to watch you grdowzwith your new home 😊😊😊😊
I am happy you shared the joy of the flight to go get it. I am glad to see it and happy you found it. first time watching but i subscribed and will look forward to your adventures!
Those blinds have light filtering shades and a darker shade if you pull down the second set of knobs.
Yes the first set you pulled down were see through from the outside!😮 Use the first set during the daylight for privacy and the 2nd set at dusk/night time for complete privacy.
I’m in living and a rv and to save propane I installed a diesel heater.I bought a lithium 12v 100ah battery from Amazon for 130 bucks with coupon.
New sub here 🖐🏽😊 Congrats on your new van. I'm glad you did ok your first night. I want to follow to see how you make out traveling back home. I'm a mom so bare with me. 1. Always call someone and let them know where you are along the way 2. Get some more blankets or quilts before you leave, maybe even an insulated sleeping bag 3. Stock up on healthy snacks, food and water maybe some organic juices 4 make sure you have enough fuel for the heater. I'll be watching. God bless and stay safe. ❤
Awesome. Glad you found something. Can’t wait to see what you create. ❤
So excited for you! Blessings on your new adventure.
Looks like a nice van.
You can get an inexpensive adapter, and run a 20 pound tank. Make runtime a nonissue
Thank you for sharing part of your life's journey 💗💗
Congrats on your new home Jaylena!!! You’re going to make it so cute girl. ❤
Propane is cheaper to buy in bulk, but for you i'd recommend a 20lb tank.
They can be exchanged at just about any gas station without having to keep or throw away tiny little canisters.
The smaller a propane bottle is, the less propane it holds. That's obvious, but the amounts is a lot less the smaller the tank is.
Those "disposable" tanks hold basically nothing, you're mostly paying for the bottle, just to throw it away.
They do make "fuel kegs" which are similar size but refillable, but they're expensive and again, don't hold much.
You also need to refill the keg from a 20lb bottle, so you may as well just use the 20lb.
Congratulations!!!! Can’t wait to see the progress!!!!
WOW! Nice camper van. I love it.
When I saw the home and RV I immediately thought well at least theres a good chance the RV will have been cared for. Good choice. Happy to subscribe - every click counts!
I'd invest in a house battery if you can afford it for the trip home. I had to buy a new one for my Class C and it was much cheaper than I expected. Unlike the new tires you have to get...ouch!
I flew into Salt Lake City once and the views from my plane window were unearthly. Huge mountains with their own lenticular clouds (sometimes stacked even!) astounded me. Happy trails doll.
YAY! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Congratulations and wishing you many happy adventures in your new RV! 😊
It's so refreshing and enjoyable to watch somebody settling down in a RV, than to be watching the same old rut, like reaching a destination, cutting wood, cooking food etc etc
Good luck with your journey and enjoy 🎉
Congratulations on your new rig, how exciting! Looking forward to see what all you get up to. Good luck!
How exciting! Can't wait for you to add the "Jaylena touch"! Take care!😀
My first RV looked like yours. We had 3 small children at the time and within a year traded it for a 5th wheel. Best vacations ever. Great video!
Nice ride Congratulations, things are looking up for you & Issac, I’m truly happy for you both .. P.S. I just wish you communicated more in the comment section like Issac, it helps make the community real ..
This is a valid point.
If you tell her she’s pretty or Gilmore girls she’ll answer 😂😂
If you have been following her for a while you will know that she used to answer the comments but because of trolls and i still see some on her videos she informed everybody that it was becoming too much to read some of the things these idiots were saying but i am sure she still appreciates your comments
Thank You for sharing your Journey....can't wait to see your process.
Gas heaters put out moisture as a result of combustion. Everything gets wet. So eventually the diesel Chinese heater is best and very cheap. It's about $200 and very common on home camper vans. Mr Heater isn't for long term use.
I just bought one for my caravan £70 all in well impressed with it
Good luck with your new unit I use a mrheater but with a gal and 1/2 propane bottle-last about awk using 4 hrs a day the cover you found is for front window
Congratulations on your new RV🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
My heater hack is just put a fan above behind the heater that blows the hot air towards you and fills the room.
Just having a little buddy heater down there having heat rise to the ceiling and waiting for convection to move the air around is not very economical and it consumes too much of your time where you are freezing instead of warm.
Oh and heater hack 2,
Get a little 5 gallon propane tank to keep filled with you and get the adapter for refilling the green bottles and all that stuff you can get at Walmart if you want pay full price or you can shop around especially that adapter and get that thing for $3 in China but I think I just got it right off the shelf at Walmart because it's just totally worth it..
So yes save all your little green canisters starting now cuz it's nice to have at least three to six of those things I guess so you can swap out for a couple days without having to play around with refilling.
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Safe Travels! I have a similar rigg , mine is a dynamax Iisata . You can make them so cute with little money. Good Luck and be safe.
So excited for you 🎉! Congratulations & safe travels 💖
If your going to be homeless this rv is the one to have big time 🙏🇺🇲
Safe travels 🙋♀️ I love your new home! 👍
How exciting.
Always liked those.
Glad you got your new rig and so excited for you.
I remember the first night on the road my two doggies and I slept 12 hours.
Your thumbnail popped up on my suggestions because I'm subbed to Roaming Reckless, Truck House Life, Kara and Nate and many others. I've always wanted to be out on the road going wherever the winds take me, but alas, I'm now disabled and dependent upon meds and supplemental oxygen. Plus I have a blood disorder that makes it dangerous to be at high altitudes. Well higher than the 5,000ft I live at here in Tooele UT.
I love your new home and I'm excited to ride along with you via YT on your many travels, and experience the amazing places our country has to offer, thru your eyes.
CONGRATS and SAFE TRAVELS! 🤗
Your video was in my feed and looked interesting so here I am! I enjoyed watching your adventure of your first night in your new RV! Now im going to backtrack & watch your previous videos so I can get caught up. I love what you’re doing, and wish you all the best…..please be so careful! Listening to you talk about the curtain situation, I would love to make you some curtains!! They are my favorite thing to sew. I’ve subscribed, and am looking forward to following along on your journey. God bless you and keep you safe! You will be in my prayers. ❤
I've been in a lot of streams and read many comments. The number of disabled people on youtube is really high for some reason. You're not alone, I would say 60-70% have some type of disability that makes them revert to watching hours of videos instead.
Me too i would love to set sail like this. We will enjoy her journey instead😊
@@wendymathews1030how wonderful of you....
@ Thank you, that is so kind of you to say 🩷
Congratulations!! I have been looking for one. They are easy to park and have adequate room inside. Enjoy and safe travels
I would have loved to have been your Uber driver that day! We could have had a great talk on that hour drive! Maybe our paths will cross someday!
Hi Jaylena. Praying that all goes well and you have safe travels. "Maiden Voyage" could be a great name for your RV. Stay safe.
Congratulations 😊. Keep an eye on your gauges to learn what her normal is😊. May be a good idea to check your fluids when you get off the road tonight.
Enjoy the Maiden Voyage. Stay safe, eat well and I'll see you on the next upload.
So excited to see this Jaylena! Congrats on your new venture and safe travels hime, can’t wait to see what you do with this
Great looking B Plus rig Beautiful, unmolested interior too! Soo many people think that painting the interior or the wood cabinets is an upgrade but they don't realize that ruins the resale value massively! Hope that you don't make that mistake with this one. This one looks to have beautiful wood cabinets and it shows the quality in the build..Can't say the same for the sofa bed though..Good Lord, what a mess!! Don't know why they did not choose to use a regular FlexSteel brand sofa bed that converts much easier! All my past rv's had a much easier to open and make a bed out of of. I have bought and sold rv's for over 30 years..PLEASE don't ruin that rv by painting it inside! That white and grey scheme is the new version of the 70's avocado green!!! haha When I worked at LAzy Days Tampa FL we would get a model wher the owner had painted the interior and they would carry on how they "upgraded" the interior! haha WRONG! You downgraded it! WE would give them barely anything on trade and tell them had they left the original furniture and did not paint it, we would have given you much more but because they painted it, we have to run it through the auction and won't get anything for it.. We can't sell it on the lot all painted and tacky looking..Enjoy your beautiful rig and keep the cabinets as they are! Just add pillows and throws to add color! Safe travels!
back in the late 80's 2 of my buddies went to LA beach cities and lived in a chrysler lebaron for 8 months now thats a 'spring break
Wasting so much money on hokey lights and propane heater. You are already at walmart just replace your house gelcells and buy a diesel heater. Take an easy day to install the heater. 2 batts and the heater under $400 total and will last you several years. When money comes available swap over to lithium.
The heater works, but I’m not wasting my money on those terrible batteries. The heater I bought will be great this winter to hav in case of an emergency, I do currently live in a house while I get this ready to move into. But I wasn’t going to buy those batteries when I already have lithium on the way. It was a two day drive and I made it home fine. Those light are also great for emergencies, last year I was without power at my house for a week.
Good on-you😊@@LeaveHerWild
Omg she’s so beautiful… I love when she’s happy. It’s so awesome to see her doing well. I’m so excited for the new journey!
Weird 😮
@ yup very weird for complimenting someone who’s been through hell and decided to put herself first for a change and found something to make her happy. Yes weird. Get a life.
I had a similar journey to pick up my RV. I flew from central California to Seattle and drove her back - all in one weekend. I have zero regrets and I hope yours turns out to be wonderful for you! (I bought a '97 Coachmen Starflyte.)
OH YAY! HOW FUN! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU DO WITH IT!