" Playing make believe ". why ? " Because its fun ". In those two phrases you summed it up for me. Many times ive wondered why I am so drawn to doing exactly what your doing. I've also been asked several times "whats my deal ?" And "why am I so into ( for lack of a better way to describe it ) vaning ? Ive never been able to come up with a good answer for myself or others. Thanks to you I now have what has to be the best answer there is. " Im playing make believe and Im doing it because its fun !!!! ". " but most of all, Im doing it because its fun !!! Thank you very much !!! You did a great job with this video. Thanks so much. You described everything very well and at a good pace. Not to fast. Not to slow. Also, your camera skills were great. Nice and steady. Not swinging around and bouncing. Along with leaving the camera on the object you were talking about long enuff to have a good look at what you were talking about.
Awesome Steve. Your buddy did a good job of washing it on arrival. I wish I was traveling like you are. A bucket list item for me is Crater Lake in Oregon. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Love the new intro, now you're truly "Xplorer Steve" base yourself in Moab for a few days, you will not regret it. Some of the most beautiful landscapes in this country is a short drive from there. Safe travels.
Great video, man! You covered a lotta stuff with some great shots and commentary. In the process of getting an 82 xplorer myself here in NYC! Love all the perks you mentioned
Hey Steve. I really enjoy all of your videos but I am really liking this trip series so far. Love the van and the tour. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video. Take care!
Great video! I agree, vans like yours are perfect for the solo traveler. It would be tight, like an airplane seat, for more than one. I do hope you keep your Xplorer for many more years and share your adventures with us!
Hi Steve, I'm really enjoying watching your adventure from a far (the UK). You've done a good job making your RV look very desirable, even my OH commented how nice it looks. Enjoy the rest of your adventure.
Truly an awesome video. Nice to hear your thoughts on the Xplorer after you've spent a good amount of time on the road in it. Dodge really seems to know what they're doing with their vans! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your RV, I've just started researching to figure out what I would like to buy. Your information was very helpful.
Great review Steve! One of the best. You bring out some great Class B points. We've had three travel trailers (3rd now) and one Class B. There are always trade offs for sure. Now, I want one of each!
Best Idea out of all the rv`s that one can decide from. Also there are no stupid decals stuck on the sides. Thanks for info on the dual rear wheels / air bags / engine size / Nice layout on the inside and eazy to drive and park. keep up the good work my friend.
Very nice review Steve! To me half the fun is fixing them up to suit your personality. Great looking van! I have never used my microwave in my Rialta and plan on using that space for something one day! lol
you're right steve cause when we traveling to sudden state and we met up with local and having conversation talk a lot about their life and state that make more beautiful than just when through check in hotel or motel i agree with you for sure
Great video Steve. Very nice van also. You have put a lot of time and work into it and it shows. You're videos are always interesting no mater what the content is. That is pretty good gas mileage though however I have that beat by a mile..My last trip of over 2500 miles I only used 2.5 gallons of fuel. But it is a 52 ft sailboat ...........LOL Thanks for the inside look at you're awesome Xplorer....Have a nice day buddy! C YA
Some good points Steve,when I purchased my 2005 Pleasure Way,was tough deciding small c,or type b,one thing that I found was that a decent used,well priced class b sold fast,so if you wanted to buy,better hurry or it was gone.
Great video Steve. I am envious of your gas mileage. With our class a we get 6.5 to 7. When towing our CRV it drops to 6 - 6.5. Our first Winnebago View brand new we got 19 mpg. Miss the mpg, but enjoy the room in our class a.
Your van is so clean neat and orderly. I just love it. A couple of observations from my point of view. I would take the bike off the rear. To my eye it screams steal me. I would replace it with a Brompton folding bikE which you could store in that big rear compartment. Also if you put those plastic air deflectors on the driver and passenger side windows, you can roll those windows open a crack with safety, I am told. That would seem to increase air circulation. Lastly, JustInCredible has a great discussion about Xplorer vs. larger RV and why he went to his current vehicle. Best of luck to you, and thank you again for all of your efforts.
I just want to let you know, doing internet "research" I thought the xplorer 230 xlw is in my opinion probably one of the best class B's out there. Of course your video's helped quite a bit as I now also own a 97 xplorer xlw! Driving at 60 mph I obtained an average of 15.67 mpg driving it home from TX to TN! I have some work to do as it is cosmetically challenged but mechanically sound!
I like seeing you enjoy the Xplorer. You chose well and put a lot of work into it. It's a great rig. You plan on going to Lake Tahoe? Hope so. Be safe.
Steve, beautiful van. I wish I could have found an Xplorer but after looking over a year ended up getting a '99 Pleasure Way. Have you thought of repainting the front of the air conditioner as well as the plastic porch light to match the white of everything else. The faded yellowish plastic kind of jumps out and doesn't match the rest of the beautiful van. I have the same faded plastic parts on my rig.
Nice Clean Body with no stupid stickers/ graphics. Like the dual wheels :) The 21 ft. is the best way to camp and drive on a regular basis. you can always make changes to the inside layout. You had better keep this buddy.
I'm in love with your Van. exactly what I want. I personally think I'd not use the black tank and just use plastic bags in toilet and dump in public trash like dirty diapers. urine in a gallon jug and empty in public toilets in rest areas or roadside parks.
I have a 99 pleasure way wide body, same colors as yours, same cabinets pulls I installed. Did you remove the decals? If so, how did you do it? Did you have to paint the van after you removed them? My van looks awesome inside. Not so worried about the outside look as I don't want to attract attention to it, but I would like to remove the decals, like yours.
I really like your rig, a lot. I love that it's all white (so beauty IS in the eye of the beholder); black or dark grey would be cooler, but much more conspicuous. I like that you can stealth park most of all. What rig would you buy to replace this, of the same length? I'm still in the exploration phase...thank you for your very informative vids.
I like the Pleasure Way Plateau. It is not as stealth as it is a B+ but it is under 21ft as well so parking anywhere is possible. If I had an extra 100k laying around and really wanted another RV, that would be it. I am happy with what I have however. I am a part-timer and alone so it works.
Great review of your Xplorer. 👏 😆 I have a 98 Xplorer 230 xlw and I agree I wish it had at another 12 volt and may add that in.👍 IF I had a significant other I could see myself traveling with him in it with no problems and I think it could be extremely fun and cozy in it especially when passing by each other.💏💓😉 But that's me!!! 😁
Still a timely video. We have the '99 230 XLW with the same tiny 10 kw panel. Do you remember why the old wiring would not work? Long time ago, but was the wire gauge below 10 AWR?
Hi Steve, I see from your video that you have a backup camera. I have a 2000 Dodge 3500 Pleasure-Way campervan and would like to connect a wireless camera to the back. I have three clearance markers and a brake light at the back. Is it possible to get power from them for the camera? How did you power your camera?
If and when you decide down line to sell your diamond of a van return on investment will be sky high no doubt. 30+ years I spent in retail vehicle/truck/RV sales never did I not fetch top dollar for a desired rig in superb condition like the one you have.
Your class B RV has two big advantages over mine. First, your generator is in a cabinet, easy access and repair/replacement. Mine is under the van and almost impossible for me to do anything to it. A simple oil change is a pain. I still have not been able to change the spark plug because the way they put the generator into the case. Second your AC being a basic standard type. Again, easy to repair, you probably will just go and buy a new one at Target, cheap and easy. Mine is on the roof and is nothing but trouble, hard to repair/maintain and expensive. It is in an indentation and if it rains and you are parked on a slope, it can fill-up with water, push on the gasket and flood the interior. Why they make it more complicated than needed is beyond me.
I hear you. Time for some customizations. Those can be fun. The designer of the Xplorer started out as a boat builder and so was well versed in convenience and access.
@@XplorerSteveDIY I don’t have a tenth of your ability or the tools, but I have made a lot of changes. But of course the first thing to do without saying was to remove all those ugly stickers/decals/strips, 100% better. I then changed the bed and bed frame size to open it up so I did not have to skootch out of bed (sort of like you did). I built a LiFePO4 battery bank with a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter, DC to DC charger, added 12v power connections, new simple solar system, made the RV stealthier, got rid of the silly large shower curtain to add about 15% more room in my bath, changed the refrigerator system for better energy use. But I do not know how to convert my AC to something like yours, nor do I have the ability to put my generator anywhere but where it is. But I did buy a portable generator and now I can just bypass my built-in one if needed, but I mostly use the battery bank that I built, I almost never need the generator anymore.
Why is it some "viewers" insist on giving being "stealth" any thought at all? Dude, please don't be offended but your van is OBVIOUSLY a campervan and NOT some nondescript van. Stealth schmelth, your explaining it doesn't look like a campervan is wishful thinking. It is what it is and it's a campervan! It looks like a campervan from the drivers side, just like it's obvious from the passenger side. At least you don't have a bicycle and generator stored on the back and are claiming it is stealthy, like other channels try to claim. If anyone parks where there are signs and your violating them expect to be asked to move. Nobody parking in a vehicle they are sleeping in is getting arrested for doing just that, your told to move, end of story. Park where there are "no parking signs or ordinances" being in forced and you will be told to move. It is never a big deal if you read AND obey the signs and ordinances. I follow a channel that has had no problem in a class C pulling a VW on a car dolly. Sometimes spending a week in the same place in the city. People who get hasseled are doing it very wrong. Let's face it, for some reasons some people can't figure it out and bring problems into their lives. It only means THEY are doing it WRONG and not that they need to be more stealthy. Steve, you haven't been bothered not because your van doesn't look like a campervan, it's because you not parking where it's an issue. I do enjoy your videos. Cheers.
I bring cash and park where stealth isn't a concern most days. Safer and less hassles. I think Canadian wilderness camping is real stealth: nobody knows where you are and nobody gives a damn either...
Linescrew1 I agree, 100%. I watched another channel who fled the Bay area in a few days because they couldn't find hassel free parking and was so bummed. The whole time that channel bitched about how hard parking was. Then I watched how some one stayed in the San Francisco area for a whole month, living in a class C, towing a VW with no hassles or bitching at all. Not everyone can figure it out with the same sucess or enough to avoid getting hasseled apparently.
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Everytime I see your van I turn green with envy.
Especially after all the hard work you put into it.
It really is a fine vehicle.
It was worth it for sure.
" Playing make believe ". why ? " Because its fun ". In those two phrases you summed it up for me. Many times ive wondered why I am so drawn to doing exactly what your doing. I've also been asked several times "whats my deal ?" And "why am I so into ( for lack of a better way to describe it ) vaning ? Ive never been able to come up with a good answer for myself or others. Thanks to you I now have what has to be the best answer there is. " Im playing make believe and Im doing it because its fun !!!! ". " but most of all, Im doing it because its fun !!! Thank you very much !!! You did a great job with this video. Thanks so much. You described everything very well and at a good pace. Not to fast. Not to slow. Also, your camera skills were great. Nice and steady. Not swinging around and bouncing. Along with leaving the camera on the object you were talking about long enuff to have a good look at what you were talking about.
Steve your Explorer is impeccably clean. Cleanliness is next to Godliness!!!I love it!
Thanks Paula.
I think your Van is absolutely Beautiful and accommodating to yours or anyone else's needs!
Really enjoyed the tour of your shinny white van. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Awesome Steve. Your buddy did a good job of washing it on arrival. I wish I was traveling like you are. A bucket list item for me is Crater Lake in Oregon. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
That is on the list for me too. Can't believe I did't see it on my first time through.
I like the plain white exterior. You have done a good job; I can even see the shine.
Love the new intro, now you're truly "Xplorer Steve" base yourself in Moab for a few days, you will not regret it. Some of the most beautiful landscapes in this country is a short drive from there. Safe travels.
I have seen a lot so far. Hope to see more.
Great video, man! You covered a lotta stuff with some great shots and commentary. In the process of getting an 82 xplorer myself here in NYC! Love all the perks you mentioned
Good luck on your search.
You've got a beee-u-ti-ful camper van! Great video, Steve. Thanks!
Steve appreciates your support even if he can't thank you himself.
Nice. I have a 1996 236XL I just bought, so it's fun to see what other people's experience of this brand is.
Hey Steve. I really enjoy all of your videos but I am really liking this trip series so far. Love the van and the tour. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to the next video. Take care!
Thanks for stopping by.
Nice video! Explanatory and informative. Thank you!
You are welcome.
Great video! I agree, vans like yours are perfect for the solo traveler. It would be tight, like an airplane seat, for more than one. I do hope you keep your Xplorer for many more years and share your adventures with us!
It's a keeper.
Hi Steve, I'm really enjoying watching your adventure from a far (the UK). You've done a good job making your RV look very desirable, even my OH commented how nice it looks. Enjoy the rest of your adventure.
Thanks sir.
Hi Steve, just found your channel. Great to see you enjoying your new adventure in your retirement.
Truly an awesome video. Nice to hear your thoughts on the Xplorer after you've spent a good amount of time on the road in it. Dodge really seems to know what they're doing with their vans! Thanks for sharing!
It's a keeper.
I love the look of this van
A+ van ... I want one when I grow up.
You and me both, brother.
Man I am just hooked on these vans. nice video, enjoyed every second.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your RV, I've just started researching to figure out what I would like to buy. Your information was very helpful.
Thanks.
Explorer Steve, Great video as usual. Yours continues to be in my top 5 list of youtube videos. Well thought out and interesting fun topics!
Thanks for stopping by.
Keep up the great work Steve really enjoy watching your videos, Really like the style of the van wished we could pick these up in the UK.
This was awesome! Thank you Steve, is there any chance you will ever make an update video on your camper van? :)
I love that van, I would love to tour in it, keep on exploring Steve!
Great review Steve! One of the best. You bring out some great Class B points. We've had three travel trailers (3rd now) and one Class B. There are always trade offs for sure. Now, I want one of each!
I was looking at a fiberglass trailer a while ago. It would go good with my F150.
Best Idea out of all the rv`s that one can decide from. Also there are no stupid decals stuck on the sides. Thanks for info on the dual rear wheels / air bags / engine size / Nice layout on the inside and eazy to drive and park. keep up the good work my friend.
GREAT video -- you are living the dream! Safe travels, my friend.
PS: I like the new intro.
Great Video. Your getting better with each one, safe travels.
Very nice review Steve! To me half the fun is fixing them up to suit your personality. Great looking van! I have never
used my microwave in my Rialta and plan on using that space for something one day! lol
Another great vid on a great rig. Keep 'em comin' Steve whenever you feel like and on whatever topic. It's all good, and it's your channel after all.
Thanks Rich.
you're right steve cause when we traveling to sudden state and we met up with local and having conversation talk a lot about their life and state that make more beautiful than just when through check in hotel or motel i agree with you for sure
Sure. for sure.
Very informative!!! Really helps me in deciding what I am looking to buy! Thanks
Good luck on your search.
Great video Steve. Very nice van also. You have put a lot of time and work into it and it shows. You're videos are always interesting no mater what the content is. That is pretty good gas mileage though however I have that beat by a mile..My last trip of over 2500 miles I only used 2.5 gallons of fuel. But it is a 52 ft sailboat ...........LOL Thanks for the inside look at you're awesome Xplorer....Have a nice day buddy! C YA
Some good points Steve,when I purchased my 2005 Pleasure Way,was tough deciding small c,or type b,one thing that I found was that a decent used,well priced class b sold fast,so if you wanted to buy,better hurry or it was gone.
Yes. I made sure I had cash on had and a price point. I was ready to pounce.... and did.
Great video Steve. I am envious of your gas mileage. With our class a we get 6.5 to 7. When towing our CRV it drops to 6 - 6.5. Our first Winnebago View brand new we got 19 mpg. Miss the mpg, but enjoy the room in our class a.
The key word there is "we". This is good for solo. MPG is a plus.
Seems the cons are on the very low side :) So glad you're enjoying your trip and thanks for sharing it with us.
I am glad you are having fun
Your van is so clean neat and orderly. I just love it. A couple of observations from my point of view. I would take the bike off the rear. To my eye it screams steal me. I would replace it with a Brompton folding bikE which you could store in that big rear compartment. Also if you put those plastic air deflectors on the driver and passenger side windows, you can roll those windows open a crack with safety, I am told. That would seem to increase air circulation. Lastly, JustInCredible has a great discussion about Xplorer vs. larger RV and why he went to his current vehicle. Best of luck to you, and thank you again for all of your efforts.
I have my eye on the deflectors as well as the bugflector.
I just want to let you know, doing internet "research" I thought the xplorer 230 xlw is in my opinion probably one of the best class B's out there. Of course your video's helped quite a bit as I now also own a 97 xplorer xlw! Driving at 60 mph I obtained an average of 15.67 mpg driving it home from TX to TN! I have some work to do as it is cosmetically challenged but mechanically sound!
I like seeing you enjoy the Xplorer. You chose well and put a lot of work into it. It's a great rig. You plan on going to Lake Tahoe? Hope so. Be safe.
Tahoe is on the list.
love the van and how clean it looks , finally sold my A8,.. im now fixing up a chysler grand voyager to go test camping :).
Enjoy all your videos keep making and posting them, God bless.
By the way your van looks BEAUTIFUL and super clean! That is the way to do it.
Thanks, great information and I love the look of it.
Steve, beautiful van. I wish I could have found an Xplorer but after looking over a year ended up getting a '99 Pleasure Way. Have you thought of repainting the front of the air conditioner as well as the plastic porch light to match the white of everything else. The faded yellowish plastic kind of jumps out and doesn't match the rest of the beautiful van. I have the same faded plastic parts on my rig.
you have done a fantastic job. van looks fantastic
I wish I had an Xplorer Camper Van like yours!
Nice Clean Body with no stupid stickers/ graphics. Like the dual wheels :) The 21 ft. is the best way to camp and drive on a regular basis. you can always make changes to the inside layout. You had better keep this buddy.
You are living the dream!!
Nice review. Very thorough. Thanks!
I'm in love with your Van. exactly what I want. I personally think I'd not use the black tank and just use plastic bags in toilet and dump in public trash like dirty diapers. urine in a gallon jug and empty in public toilets in rest areas or roadside parks.
Thanks for your opinion on the dual rear wheels. I was wondering if there was any real value in them for this van.
I have a 99 pleasure way wide body, same colors as yours, same cabinets pulls I installed. Did you remove the decals? If so, how did you do it? Did you have to paint the van after you removed them? My van looks awesome inside. Not so worried about the outside look as I don't want to attract attention to it, but I would like to remove the decals, like yours.
Great videos. What video editing program do you use? Sony Vegas Pro? Adobe Premiere Pro? Thanks.
Just the Macbook with I-movie.
I really like your rig, a lot. I love that it's all white (so beauty IS in the eye of the beholder); black or dark grey would be cooler, but much more conspicuous. I like that you can stealth park most of all. What rig would you buy to replace this, of the same length? I'm still in the exploration phase...thank you for your very informative vids.
I like the Pleasure Way Plateau. It is not as stealth as it is a B+ but it is under 21ft as well so parking anywhere is possible. If I had an extra 100k laying around and really wanted another RV, that would be it. I am happy with what I have however. I am a part-timer and alone so it works.
Very nice rigs, but yes, also very pricey.
Great review of your Xplorer. 👏 😆 I have a 98 Xplorer 230 xlw and I agree I wish it had at another 12 volt and may add that in.👍 IF I had a significant other I could see myself traveling with him in it with no problems and I think it could be extremely fun and cozy in it especially when passing by each other.💏💓😉 But that's me!!! 😁
Yes. Making squeegee sounds.
+Xplorer Steve So f
+Irene V So funny. 😂😉
I love your van. It looks great with the decals removed.
I like it decal free also.
another a/c option is portable a/c units which vent through a hose similar to a clothes dryer.
Still a timely video. We have the '99 230 XLW with the same tiny 10 kw panel. Do you remember why the old wiring would not work? Long time ago, but was the wire gauge below 10 AWR?
tTny wires, yes.
Thank you!
Very cool van. You should take it to the Talladega 500 soon. Lots of fun.
Good video...Liking to see you heading South by West. Some excellent scenes i think!
Yes. I hear that is true.
Xplorer Steve
Livin Large and Traveling lite.... Nice series of videos. Enjoyed.
Thanks much.
Great looking rig and great tour.
Ohhh. David is back. Sad to hear under the circumstances. Yeah, I stayed subbed....just in case. See you around.
Thanks Steve. I'll have more videos up soon.
i want one.
don't miss the Black Hills of South Dakota, a personal favorite.
That will be another time. Soo many places to see. Thanks joe!
You should come through Missouri!
Steve, you probably mentioned this in another video but, have you thought about color matching the A/C unit with the rest of the interior?
From time to time. Priorities.
Nice rig, and great job using LEDs. Subscribed
Thanks for the sub Jake.
if you're going west and haven't visited Yellowstone I would highly recommend it.
I am considering it.
good video !!! very clean RV for 99.....enjoy montana...Stop in Butte and visit the "Lady Of The Rockies Statue" if you get a chance...take care
I will look into it thanks.
I think it looks great.
like the new intro pretty good fun and not to long good one
Nice tight edits on the intro. Good job! Looks very similar to JustinCredibleTV's old van. Just a wee newer. Where do you store the stripper pole? lol
As you know. Justin was the catalyst. I mentioned him in the vid.
+Xplorer Steve Still don't know where the stripper pole stores away on your road trips...lol
Thanks for sharing! Excellent video!
Are you going to the can-am camper con 8/21 , you know Justin would like to see your van close up
That is maybe.
Great video and new intro! :)
Well mr explorer steve baby .. the van is a thing of beauty no iffins aboot it .. Excellent report..pip pips and carryon pilgrim 😁
That's a nice looking vehicle IMO...like the Dodge platform .
Hi Steve, I see from your video that you have a backup camera. I have a 2000 Dodge 3500 Pleasure-Way campervan and would like to connect a wireless camera to the back. I have three clearance markers and a brake light at the back. Is it possible to get power from them for the camera? How did you power your camera?
Wire to one of the tail light backup light. It activates the camera when the vehicle goes into reverse.
That is a clean sweet rv and you have done a super job getting it in shape.😊😊
How much did you get the van for and about how much money in upgrades have u put into it to get it like this?
When this video started I thought it was going to totally suck. Exact opposite. Great video.
Haa. Thanks.
sweet ride! bet Justin misses the old Dora he did own
awesome rig, even for the year model !!!
13 MPG. Was that driving alone or using fuel for generator?
Hey Steve, was it easy installing the backup camera?
Super, super simple. Wireless makes it easy however, hardwired has a better picture.
I rarely use my microwave, but it's a good place to store paper plates, etc.
I may make it a cabinet or go convection oven which I might use more.
I love your van, good way to enjoy your retirement.
It's been fun so far.
Van is looking good.
If and when you decide down line to sell your diamond of a van return on investment will be sky high no doubt. 30+ years I spent in retail vehicle/truck/RV sales never did I not fetch top dollar for a desired rig in superb condition like the one you have.
Thorough! Great review
Love that Van man!
Beautiful! 🐙
excellent van, keep travelling and posting
small and stealth is the way to go.. . great your not paying for camping!!
There is one of these beauties in similar condition on RVTader right now with 38,000 miles on it for $38,000.00.
Too pricey for me. I would go private seller everytime.
Your class B RV has two big advantages over mine. First, your generator is in a cabinet, easy access and repair/replacement. Mine is under the van and almost impossible for me to do anything to it. A simple oil change is a pain. I still have not been able to change the spark plug because the way they put the generator into the case.
Second your AC being a basic standard type. Again, easy to repair, you probably will just go and buy a new one at Target, cheap and easy. Mine is on the roof and is nothing but trouble, hard to repair/maintain and expensive. It is in an indentation and if it rains and you are parked on a slope, it can fill-up with water, push on the gasket and flood the interior. Why they make it more complicated than needed is beyond me.
I hear you. Time for some customizations. Those can be fun. The designer of the Xplorer started out as a boat builder and so was well versed in convenience and access.
@@XplorerSteveDIY I don’t have a tenth of your ability or the tools, but I have made a lot of changes. But of course the first thing to do without saying was to remove all those ugly stickers/decals/strips, 100% better. I then changed the bed and bed frame size to open it up so I did not have to skootch out of bed (sort of like you did). I built a LiFePO4 battery bank with a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter, DC to DC charger, added 12v power connections, new simple solar system, made the RV stealthier, got rid of the silly large shower curtain to add about 15% more room in my bath, changed the refrigerator system for better energy use.
But I do not know how to convert my AC to something like yours, nor do I have the ability to put my generator anywhere but where it is. But I did buy a portable generator and now I can just bypass my built-in one if needed, but I mostly use the battery bank that I built, I almost never need the generator anymore.
awesome. You are living my dream. :-)
That’s a great explorer bro!
Why is it some "viewers" insist on giving being "stealth" any thought at all? Dude, please don't be offended but your van is OBVIOUSLY a campervan and NOT some nondescript van. Stealth schmelth, your explaining it doesn't look like a campervan is wishful thinking. It is what it is and it's a campervan! It looks like a campervan from the drivers side, just like it's obvious from the passenger side. At least you don't have a bicycle and generator stored on the back and are claiming it is stealthy, like other channels try to claim. If anyone parks where there are signs and your violating them expect to be asked to move. Nobody parking in a vehicle they are sleeping in is getting arrested for doing just that, your told to move, end of story. Park where there are "no parking signs or ordinances" being in forced and you will be told to move. It is never a big deal if you read AND obey the signs and ordinances. I follow a channel that has had no problem in a class C pulling a VW on a car dolly. Sometimes spending a week in the same place in the city. People who get hasseled are doing it very wrong. Let's face it, for some reasons some people can't figure it out and bring problems into their lives. It only means THEY are doing it WRONG and not that they need to be more stealthy. Steve, you haven't been bothered not because your van doesn't look like a campervan, it's because you not parking where it's an issue. I do enjoy your videos. Cheers.
I bring cash and park where stealth isn't a concern most days. Safer and less hassles. I think Canadian wilderness camping is real stealth: nobody knows where you are and nobody gives a damn either...
Linescrew1 I agree, 100%. I watched another channel who fled the Bay area in a few days because they couldn't find hassel free parking and was so bummed. The whole time that channel bitched about how hard parking was. Then I watched how some one stayed in the San Francisco area for a whole month, living in a class C, towing a VW with no hassles or bitching at all. Not everyone can figure it out with the same sucess or enough to avoid getting hasseled apparently.
No sailigsolar it is stealth. The cloaking device makes it virtually invisible. Look out your front window. I am parked there now....see?
I plan on looking at a couple of parks and BLM land on my way back. Should be fun.
Stealth is a behavior as well as the look, for sure.
Excellent!