Of the 15 or so RV channels that I watch, I have always liked what you have done with your trailer. The light coloured walls, especially with all the windows, make your home seem so spacious it's hard to believe that it's only 26 feet. Well done.
Okay, I finally found what your RV looks like and what I can say is RV companies need to just hire you guys to BUILD RVs that look like THIS from the get go. This is what everyone wants including that Berkey you've got sitting beside you. A practical kitchen you can actually cook in. Why can't RV companies sort this bit out? None that I have seen look like this. What all did you have to change btw? Anyways, just wanted to say I'm so dang impressed with what the two of you have done! Plaudits! 👏🏻 👍🏻
I am so glad I found your channel! My wife and I are looking to purchase our first Travel Trailer or Fifth wheel! Like you and your husband neither one of us have stayed in a trailer, but we want to cut cost and save money! Your channel has truly truly inspired us to look at some rvs we can flip instead of buying new!!!!
We are so glad to hear that! No payments on the road makes a HUGE difference. If you want to see before and after photos for our RV, go here: towanderfreely.com/our-rv-the-renovation/ Warm regards to you two, and don't hesitate to send us any questions to towanderfreely@gmail.com
I'm impressed by what you've done with the space. Your washer/dryer installation was one of the first videos I ran into when we decided to pick up an older 5th wheel. Thank you for making the videos.
Thanks, Maggie! Chris is a structural engineer, but he also does a lot of AutoCAD drafting...computer-aided drawings for other engineers and cabinet making businesses. I would start with what you do now - is there any way you can take those skills on the road? Work camping may be an option too. Hope that helps!
I'd like to see a video about the bath products you make! I make homemade soap and other products I'd like to continue doing so on the road but don't know where I will keep the supplies!
Hi, Lindsay! I know what you mean! I have simplified my products quite a bit, and I just to use things with multipurposes. I will keep your suggestion in mind, and hope to do some helpful videos on the topic. Thank you!
I love the kitchen! I just bought my 1st Pickup Truck, and will be looking for a camper later this year. I was always concerned about the kitchen counter size as I spend more time in the kitchen cooking from scratch. Your tour gave me confidence. I was wondering how you chose your camper and avoided water damage or mold, which seems to be a big concern of older rv's. Appreciate your video content and pictures, and any advice. Thank you again! God Bless your travels!
Thank you! Great question. We were on a major time crunch when we made the switch to fulltime RVing, and we were shortsighted in our hopes - we did not plan on loving this as much as we do and keeping it going this long. So, we did not spend a lot of time shopping around. In fact, we decided that we wanted the rear kitchen and the full bath, and that really limited the search for us. From there, we looked online until we found one with our desired layout near us, and we ended up buying that one. There was an area in the slide where they had replaced part of the wall with panneling, evidence that they had fixed a water issue. It looked good though with no other damage, so we were ok with that. RVs are certainly not made to last, and travelling in any RV causes damage over time - it is just part of it. Now that we have had ours for almost 2 years, we have to do some repairs - we have some delamination that needs addressed. I don't think you can foresee something like that - it certainly wasn't like that when we purchased it, but along the way it has slowly become a problem. When looking at RVs, make sure you really scrutinize the exterior: look for patching, carefully look over the seams, look for extra caulking. For the interior: look for bubbling under the windows, check the window perimeters, look for patching, walking along all of the floor (inch by inch) and see if anything feels spongey or soft. I will have to do a post on this soon, but these are just our quick tips. Abundant blessings on you in your journeys!
Thank you, that was very informative and will help me more in my search. I look forward to your video on this subject. I am glad you know God is always with us. Take care. :)
You two do have a very well-laid-out rv. It is so cozy & welcoming. I love the kitchen & when you have the twinkle lights on. Nice video....hope all is well. Erica😉
We should plan on it...and we can welcome you two into our Aliner...lol. Our friends went camping with us 2 yrs ago and they have a huge, toy hauler 5th wheel. We set up our Aliner next to theirs....and it is so comical...so I nicknamed our Aliner "The Midget Mobile"....lol...but, I do love the simplicity of ours a lot!!! It is perfect for us right now.
I am so curious!! I just can't imagine your couch unfolding to such a large bed. Can you put up a video demonstrating it? I absolutely love your RV! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words - we are glad you love it as much as we do! Great question, too! We can absolutely do that. I will add that to our upcoming videos list. Thanks for the feedback!
I like your channel. Excellent job with the RV remodel. At the end, I really though you were going to say that the RV lifestyle gives you the freedom......"to wander freely"... :)
awesome update........I think I have watched all of your videos...........did I miss the one that is on your tow vehicle??? Fantastic job, Thanks for sharing!!
Lovely renovation job! Great job in setting up Chrise's work spot. How do you secure everything when you're moving? Things DO bounce around if not firmly secured...
I love your RV renovation! You guys have good taste! Can I ask you what your kitchen counters are made of? They look like granite, but I would think that they would be super heavy! Thanks!
Hi Debra! I was a little reserved when we first picked up the trailer, I really hadn't towed anything in my life. But I persevered and it actually got pretty comfortable after the first few thousand miles!! I like the idea of a camper van too, much easier to get around and in/out of tight spaces. Thanks for the kind words on the remodel!!
No problem - I just realized that when I responded to you, I wrote 2016!!! Who is the dummy??? It is a 2006. I am sorry for all the confusion, and don't worry about missing it in the description box - it is easy to skip over. :)
love the update tour. I have to ask with the fact that rv walls are not as sturdy ad your typical house. what to you use to hang your coat rack and the hanging thing in your bedroom on the wall. As always thanks for sharing.
Hi, Marguerite. Excellent question. We just used small screws (no anchors). We have not had any problems, but we do keep the storage on them lightweight. Hope that helps!
Could you describe what and how you get the RV ready for movement - things like what do you do with the large computer, and your dishes, and/or your table and chairs....
Hi Marci, we actually just posted a video series on that! Click here th-cam.com/video/N3F36VJIYlY/w-d-xo.html for part 1 of 3 which covers packing up the interior. Part 2 of 3 covers packing up the exterior, and part 3 of 3 covers unpacking/setup once you've reached the next campground. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Nope, we just used a regular primer and then eggshell paint from Sherwin Williams. Fortunately, our walls and wood were a medium color, not really dark like some RVs. I think we did 1 coat primer and 2 coats paint on the walls, and then 1 coat primer and 3 coats paint on the cabinets. Tedious, but the results are well worth it! :) -Jen
Hi Guys, We're going full time this October. I'm going to be working remotely on a cad/cam system as well, & I'm wondering what your "internet arsenal" consists of? Thanks- Tom
for 26 foot you have a great living space, we are of the same mind set, small bedroom for a little bigger living space, great job. what brand/model washer dryer did you buy?
My wife is in the process of making our RV ours with painting and I am just curious about what process you went through to paint and what kind of paint you used? Also how well has the new paint held up? TIA
Hi, Bryan! We used Sherwin Williams - a high gloss on the cabinets and an eggshell finish on the walls. We did not use a paint system. For the cabinets, we just sanded, then primed & painted. For the walls, we just painted right over the wallpaper, because ours was in really good shape. All of our paint is holding up very well - we are really pleased with it. We have not touched up anything yet, and are still really happy with it. Hope that is helpful! Best wishes with your reno and upcoming travels!
Hi, There! We got it at a TJ Maxx (I don't remember which state). They usually carry those type of items, so you should be able to find something similar there. Hope that helps!
So once again the MAN supporting the woman, nothing new. I can't figure out this lifestyle, this camper thing looks nice, but I guess you must really have to like "views" in order to want this lifestyle. Nothing says awesome then making my own home brewed coffee in my 650 sq foot kitchen then watching a little morning news on my 70 inch 4k TV. Nice videos though, so that's a Plus :)
Gotta disagree. To me, nothing says awesome like making my home brewed coffee while looking out over the Badlands of South Dakota, skipping the news and 70 inch TV, for going outside and sitting in the sunshine, feeling the breeze, and watching the colors of the canyon change as the sun comes up. But to each his own, some of us didn't have enough "stuff" as children and need to feel important and vindicated with "'things"...not me, I will take nature and experiencing real living ANY DAY!.
Of the 15 or so RV channels that I watch, I have always liked what you have done with your trailer. The light coloured walls, especially with all the windows, make your home seem so spacious it's hard to believe that it's only 26 feet. Well done.
Exactly my thoughts, very bright and 'fresh' looking RV! :)
Thanks so much, Bill! We don't like clutter, so a spacious feel was a must for us. So glad to hear you like our RV!
Thanks, Alex!
Finally someone WHOs got good taste!!
I absolutely love the layout of your 5th wheel and what you've done with it!
Thanks so much!
Okay, I finally found what your RV looks like and what I can say is RV companies need to just hire you guys to BUILD RVs that look like THIS from the get go. This is what everyone wants including that Berkey you've got sitting beside you. A practical kitchen you can actually cook in. Why can't RV companies sort this bit out? None that I have seen look like this. What all did you have to change btw? Anyways, just wanted to say I'm so dang impressed with what the two of you have done! Plaudits! 👏🏻 👍🏻
Love the space and the way you enjoy life like that,
I am so glad I found your channel! My wife and I are looking to purchase our first Travel Trailer or Fifth wheel! Like you and your husband neither one of us have stayed in a trailer, but we want to cut cost and save money! Your channel has truly truly inspired us to look at some rvs we can flip instead of buying new!!!!
We are so glad to hear that! No payments on the road makes a HUGE difference. If you want to see before and after photos for our RV, go here: towanderfreely.com/our-rv-the-renovation/ Warm regards to you two, and don't hesitate to send us any questions to towanderfreely@gmail.com
I'm impressed by what you've done with the space. Your washer/dryer installation was one of the first videos I ran into when we decided to pick up an older 5th wheel. Thank you for making the videos.
You are very welcome - we hope they help people to see what is possible with an older RV. Thanks for watching, and for the encouragement!
Love the kitchen & living area
Enjoy!
Beautiful white makes it soo open, love it!! 🐙
I LOVE how you two have made a beautiful and functional home in your RV. May I ask for suggestions for working on the road?
Thanks, Maggie! Chris is a structural engineer, but he also does a lot of AutoCAD drafting...computer-aided drawings for other engineers and cabinet making businesses. I would start with what you do now - is there any way you can take those skills on the road? Work camping may be an option too. Hope that helps!
"Wherever you choose, whenever you want." That should be your tagline.
Charlie
Another GREAT Vid guys! Cheers from Cali!
beautiful home :D i totally prefer this than a big house
thank you! We do too!!!
It looks very cozy.
I'd like to see a video about the bath products you make! I make homemade soap and other products I'd like to continue doing so on the road but don't know where I will keep the supplies!
Hi, Lindsay! I know what you mean! I have simplified my products quite a bit, and I just to use things with multipurposes. I will keep your suggestion in mind, and hope to do some helpful videos on the topic. Thank you!
Another great video! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Lupe!
Nicely done!
Dennis Goebelt Thanks, Dennis!
I love the kitchen! I just bought my 1st Pickup Truck, and will be looking for a camper later this year. I was always concerned about the kitchen counter size as I spend more time in the kitchen cooking from scratch. Your tour gave me confidence. I was wondering how you chose your camper and avoided water damage or mold, which seems to be a big concern of older rv's. Appreciate your video content and pictures, and any advice. Thank you again! God Bless your travels!
Thank you! Great question. We were on a major time crunch when we made the switch to fulltime RVing, and we were shortsighted in our hopes - we did not plan on loving this as much as we do and keeping it going this long. So, we did not spend a lot of time shopping around. In fact, we decided that we wanted the rear kitchen and the full bath, and that really limited the search for us. From there, we looked online until we found one with our desired layout near us, and we ended up buying that one. There was an area in the slide where they had replaced part of the wall with panneling, evidence that they had fixed a water issue. It looked good though with no other damage, so we were ok with that. RVs are certainly not made to last, and travelling in any RV causes damage over time - it is just part of it. Now that we have had ours for almost 2 years, we have to do some repairs - we have some delamination that needs addressed. I don't think you can foresee something like that - it certainly wasn't like that when we purchased it, but along the way it has slowly become a problem. When looking at RVs, make sure you really scrutinize the exterior: look for patching, carefully look over the seams, look for extra caulking. For the interior: look for bubbling under the windows, check the window perimeters, look for patching, walking along all of the floor (inch by inch) and see if anything feels spongey or soft. I will have to do a post on this soon, but these are just our quick tips. Abundant blessings on you in your journeys!
Thank you, that was very informative and will help me more in my search. I look forward to your video on this subject. I am glad you know God is always with us. Take care. :)
You two do have a very well-laid-out rv. It is so cozy & welcoming. I love the kitchen & when you have the twinkle lights on. Nice video....hope all is well. Erica😉
Hey, Erica! Good to hear from you! Thanks for your kind review, and some day, I hope you get to see our RV for yourself! :)
We should plan on it...and we can welcome you two into our Aliner...lol. Our friends went camping with us 2 yrs ago and they have a huge, toy hauler 5th wheel. We set up our Aliner next to theirs....and it is so comical...so I nicknamed our Aliner "The Midget Mobile"....lol...but, I do love the simplicity of ours a lot!!! It is perfect for us right now.
That would be great! Love the name! Too cute! I am with you, keeping it simple makes a big difference.
I am so curious!! I just can't imagine your couch unfolding to such a large bed. Can you put up a video demonstrating it? I absolutely love your RV! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words - we are glad you love it as much as we do! Great question, too! We can absolutely do that. I will add that to our upcoming videos list. Thanks for the feedback!
Dreaming of RVing q
I like your channel. Excellent job with the RV remodel. At the end, I really though you were going to say that the RV lifestyle gives you the freedom......"to wander freely"... :)
WrigleyRegular ha ha, even better! So glad you are enjoying our channel. Thanks for following along!
awesome update........I think I have watched all of your videos...........did I miss the one that is on your tow vehicle???
Fantastic job, Thanks for sharing!!
Hi, Wayne! Thanks for the encouragement. I just uploaded part 1 of our tow vehicle today! Here it is: th-cam.com/video/2HyDpVebXbk/w-d-xo.html Thanks!
Lovely renovation job! Great job in setting up Chrise's work spot.
How do you secure everything when you're moving? Things DO bounce around if not firmly secured...
thanks for the update.
Thanks for the tour.
Thank you!
I love your RV renovation! You guys have good taste! Can I ask you what your kitchen counters are made of? They look like granite, but I would think that they would be super heavy! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words! Our counters are just laminate from Lowe's. You are correct, adding granite would be a major addition to the weight.
Wow that looks amazing! Glad I found your page, we just redid our TT. Maybe we'll cross paths on the road some day!
Homey😄I LOVE it!
I do Really Love this model, But could never pull a Trailer! He seems, my camper van, Tank! 🐙
Hi Debra! I was a little reserved when we first picked up the trailer, I really hadn't towed anything in my life. But I persevered and it actually got pretty comfortable after the first few thousand miles!! I like the idea of a camper van too, much easier to get around and in/out of tight spaces. Thanks for the kind words on the remodel!!
I'm a dummy. You stated in your comments what year your RV is. I need to pay more attention!
No problem - I just realized that when I responded to you, I wrote 2016!!! Who is the dummy??? It is a 2006. I am sorry for all the confusion, and don't worry about missing it in the description box - it is easy to skip over. :)
love the update tour. I have to ask with the fact that rv walls are not as sturdy ad your typical house. what to you use to hang your coat rack and the hanging thing in your bedroom on the wall. As always thanks for sharing.
Hi, Marguerite. Excellent question. We just used small screws (no anchors). We have not had any problems, but we do keep the storage on them lightweight. Hope that helps!
Awesome guys I forgot how long your 5th wheel was lol! Makes me want to hurry up and sell my house and go!! LOL!!
The open road is waiting for you, David!!! :)
What year is your RV? Great job on the renovation!
Thanks so much! It has worked out very well for us. It is a 2006 (I just edited this comment, I accidentally typed 2016 at first).
Could you describe what and how you get the RV ready for movement - things like what do you do with the large computer, and your dishes, and/or your table and chairs....
Hi Marci, we actually just posted a video series on that! Click here th-cam.com/video/N3F36VJIYlY/w-d-xo.html for part 1 of 3 which covers packing up the interior. Part 2 of 3 covers packing up the exterior, and part 3 of 3 covers unpacking/setup once you've reached the next campground. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Nice! I looks like an apartment.
Thank you!
love this video...I see you painted over all the usual rv paneling..any special primer or paint needed ?
Nope, we just used a regular primer and then eggshell paint from Sherwin Williams. Fortunately, our walls and wood were a medium color, not really dark like some RVs. I think we did 1 coat primer and 2 coats paint on the walls, and then 1 coat primer and 3 coats paint on the cabinets. Tedious, but the results are well worth it! :) -Jen
Hi Guys,
We're going full time this October. I'm going to be working remotely on a cad/cam system as well, & I'm wondering what your "internet arsenal" consists of?
Thanks- Tom
What 5th wheel do you have? How old is it? It looks great!
Thank you! It is a 2006 Keystone Copper Canyon Sprinter.
I just watched your remodel , What type of paint did y’all use on the cabinets and walls?
for 26 foot you have a great living space, we are of the same mind set, small bedroom for a little bigger living space, great job. what brand/model washer dryer did you buy?
Thanks! Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner - here is the washer/dryer info.: towanderfreely.com/our-rv-washerdryer-combo-includes-a-review/
My wife is in the process of making our RV ours with painting and I am just curious about what process you went through to paint and what kind of paint you used? Also how well has the new paint held up? TIA
Hi, Bryan! We used Sherwin Williams - a high gloss on the cabinets and an eggshell finish on the walls. We did not use a paint system. For the cabinets, we just sanded, then primed & painted. For the walls, we just painted right over the wallpaper, because ours was in really good shape. All of our paint is holding up very well - we are really pleased with it. We have not touched up anything yet, and are still really happy with it. Hope that is helpful! Best wishes with your reno and upcoming travels!
Jen. Thanks so much for your input.
You ever thought about cooking Jesus food (Lebanese food). lol.
where did you get the coat rake with baskets by the entry door
Hi, There! We got it at a TJ Maxx (I don't remember which state). They usually carry those type of items, so you should be able to find something similar there. Hope that helps!
Good job! where did you get the washer and drier? thanks
Hi, Ignacio! Thank you! We purchased it from Amazon, here is the link: amzn.to/2qHqEPy Hope that helps.
What IKEA couch is that?
Here you go: www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40228708/
Here you go: www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40228708/
What is the model of the couch/bed you have from ikea?
Here it is: www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40228708/
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So once again the MAN supporting the woman, nothing new. I can't figure out this lifestyle, this camper thing looks nice, but I guess you must really have to like "views" in order to want this lifestyle. Nothing says awesome then making my own home brewed coffee in my 650 sq foot kitchen then watching a little morning news on my 70 inch 4k TV. Nice videos though, so that's a Plus :)
Gotta disagree. To me, nothing says awesome like making my home brewed coffee while looking out over the Badlands of South Dakota, skipping the news and 70 inch TV, for going outside and sitting in the sunshine, feeling the breeze, and watching the colors of the canyon change as the sun comes up. But to each his own, some of us didn't have enough "stuff" as children and need to feel important and vindicated with "'things"...not me, I will take nature and experiencing real living ANY DAY!.