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Did We Make The Right Decision With Van Life?
We are Ray and Chris and have begun full-time van life in our ProMaster 3500 Extended that we built out ourselves. The launch began in 2020. This channel was created to help friends and our family keep track of our travels but also to allow other CZcams viewers learn from our buildout, gear reviews, outdoor adventures, camping locations and instant pot meals we prepare on the road. We are learning all of the tricks to boondocking, finding remote locations as well as checking out the local food scene for places we explore. Meeting fellow travelers like us on the road has been fantastic and really makes this world seem so small.
We decided to call our van "OTIS" (Others Think It's Stupid)
Please check our Instagram and Facebook page for more timely travel related post.
We are Ray and Chris and have begun full-time van life in our ProMaster 3500 Extended that we built out ourselves. The launch began in 2020. This channel was created to help friends and our family keep track of our travels but also to allow other CZcams viewers learn from our buildout, gear reviews, outdoor adventures, camping locations and instant pot meals we prepare on the road. We are learning all of the tricks to boondocking, finding remote locations as well as checking out the local food scene for places we explore. Meeting fellow travelers like us on the road has been fantastic and really makes this world seem so small.
We decided to call our van "OTIS" (Others Think It's Stupid)
Please check our Instagram and Facebook page for more timely travel related post.
Churos? Corndogs? Or Crepes? On My Motocompacto
Come ride with me as I explore the food options at the 2024 Pennington County Fair. This was opening day so I escaped the crowds. Everyone was so nice and had so many questions about my Honda Motocompacto. There were so many food choices and was hard to make a decision. If you're in the Thief River Falls, Minnesota area this weekend, come check it out. I'll have to come back again.
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#honda
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Gender Reveal-Meet The Newest Member To Our Family! It has TWO Feet!
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We've been a lifetime Honda family but when we hit the road in 2020 we were without a "H" badge until now. My first Honda was a Honda Express Gas Powered Motorcycle back in the 80's and now over 40 years later I'm back on a two-wheeled scooter that's 100% electric. The Honda Motocompacto was launched in late 2023 and is all the rage in the car community. The Motocompacto is just that- It folds ...
If I Only Had One Day In St. Louis
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Come with me as I stop at some of my St Louis eateries for breakfast, lunch and dinner dessert. While trying to keep a low cost, I was still able to provide myself with some great food though not necessarily healthy. I've got to treat myself sometime. I'm just past my 1 year anniversary of having open-heart triple bypass surgery and feel great. O'Fashion Donuts 5120 Southwest Ave. St. Louis, MO...
Think You Could Eat This ENTIRE Meatball Sandwich?
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While traveling through the St Louis area I decided to stop at one of my favorite spots. Papa Vito's has in my opinion THE BEST MEATBALL sandwich. It's been consistent for years and never disappoints. They have 5 locations in the area but I've always visited the Downtown Belleville, Illinois restaurant. It's said to be haunted by past residents. I believe it because they are likely mad that Pap...
DON'T Leave The Driveway Until You Do This With Your Scan Gauge III?
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If you own a Scan Gauge III and have had issues with intermittent start up issues check out this video. Simple fix and a quick video showing how easy it is to program and navigate. #scangauge, #transmissiontemperature, #promaster Follow us on social media Facebook- corndogcaravan Website- www.corndogcaravan.net Instagram- corndogcaravan
Skip The Dam Tour And Do This! | Great Vegas Experience
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Come with us as we explore Valley of Fire State Park. We were treated to Stunning Beauty, Big Horn Sheep, Slot Canyons, Tarantula, and something we wish we hadn't seen. We definitely will come back and explore more. Please bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Be sure to comment and tell us what you like and suggest other hikes. #valleyoffire #whitedomestrail #firewave #pastelcanyontrail #lasveg...
Our Last Big Adventure Before Ray's Heart Attack
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This video was delayed when Ray had a heart attack just days after the filming of this video on June 1st, 2023. While editing this video I remember the paddle back which took a lot of energy fighting the current and headwind. My heart was pounding and thought I was in great shape. I'm so blessed to be here today and have the ability to continue this active lifestyle. In the video I mention the ...
Should This Be The Newest National Park?
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The Echo Canyon Loop Trail exceeded our expectations and editing this video makes me want to come back as soon as possible. I have a few hikes that I could do every day for the rest of my life and this made the list. The parking lot has about 40 spots and we fit fine in our 21' van. We did this hike on 12/28/23 and arrived early to beat the crowd. #chiricahua, #echocanyonloop, #nationalmonument...
There really should be an app for that. | November 2023 Releases!
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This video will allow you to listen to free music provided by CZcams that can be downloaded and used for your channel. My intent is to make it easy to sample music from your mobile device and identify audio tracks that would fit your video content. Currently there isn't a way to do this until now. The tracks in this video can be used without any copyright violations. No Attribution is required ...
There really should be an app for that. | December 2023 Releases!
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This video will allow you to listen to free music provided by CZcams that can be downloaded and used for your channel. My intent is to make it easy to sample music from your mobile device and identify audio tracks that would fit your video content. Currently there isn't a way to do this until now. The tracks in this video can be used without any copyright violations. No Attribution is required ...
New! 2023 Voyager SE Van Model From Custom Coach Creations
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Promaster Campervan FOR SALE!!!!!! Spring Break Ready- Van Tour
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Promaster Campervan FOR SALE!!!!!! Spring Break Ready- Van Tour
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RAM Promaster Driver Side Mirror Replacement-Don't Pay The Dealership!
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RAM Promaster Driver Side Mirror Replacement-Don't Pay The Dealership!
SPENT A SHORT TIME IN JAIL WITH NOMADS!
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Li TIme 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Unboxing and Testing under $100
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Li TIme 1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Unboxing and Testing under $100
In Search of The Perfect Grill For The Road
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In Search of The Perfect Grill For The Road
Make quick money harvesting Sugar Beets
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Make quick money harvesting Sugar Beets
Japanese Gardens and Water Falls along our path
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Japanese Gardens and Water Falls along our path
Corndog Food Truck Competition and FIreworks at the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 2023
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Corndog Food Truck Competition and FIreworks at the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 2023
Sneakpeak of the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 2023
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Sneakpeak of the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 2023
Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA 4K
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Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA 4K
We Skated On Mud Traveling Magic Dam Road, Idaho, USA 4K
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We Skated On Mud Traveling Magic Dam Road, Idaho, USA 4K
Greatly appreciated
Ok so what do you do with this pile? I keep seeing posts about the beet harvest but nothing that explains the whole process. What do they need people to do. I just see truck driver ads. Thanks!
Those piles are then picked up throughout the winter and taken to the processing plant and turned into granulated sugar. Those of us who work at the Receiving Stations (or Piling Stations) receive the trucks from the fields, direct trucks onto the piler, unload, take samples and repeat.
Perfect!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank u great video I needed ya and ya came through
I ordered the urine Seperator and the order was accepted but I didn’t hear anything from the company. So after a couple of weeks I emailed them. Still have not heard from them. Did you have this issues as well?
No, we did not. We had excellent service.
@@CorndogCaravan thank you for replying so quickly. I’m really excited to get this so I’m still hoping .
@pobo6113 me too!! It's a great product.
Great video thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I hope you reply even though this video is 5 years old. How do you like this product, and are you still using it? Do you have pictures or better yet video of your build?
Yes we still use this everyday and has held up very well. Zero issues and would buy again. Check out our playlist that has my composting toilet video.
@@CorndogCaravan I did find your video thank you for replying. I have been in a tiny house for almost 5 years. I have been using the air head toilet and love it. My issue now is I can’t clean it anymore. The urine and vinegar has etched the plastic and it looks like hell. I could replace the jug but that wouldn’t be enough. I do not want to spend 1,000 dollars for another one. So I started searching for a porcelain composting toilet. I knew that would be easy to maintain. That was when I found your video. Thanks for posting and sharing your story. 👍
If you run a tube down the dipstick spot, you can pump the oil out, then that way you never have to go underneath the vehicle again.
I don't need any extra tools and since I already have the drain cock I'll continue to use it. I've gotten pretty good at doing this. Gives me a chance to inspect for gasket leaks and suspension/cv joints.
Thanks for the video. I need to upgrade my suspensions soon and your video will be very helpful. liked/subscribe--thanks again!
Glad it helped and thanks for subscribing. I'm still on our original front springs/struts and so far it seems fine but the rears were such an easy diy that I may have done it a bit early. I've seen some owners have worn out rear shocks as low as 30k miles so you never really know until you remove them. I replaced the coolant reservoir in June 2024 since it began to leak a small amount around 40k miles. Since then, no more coolant smell.
@@CorndogCaravan Thanks for taking the time to give additional inputs. I changed my front struts at 50k miles, but not sure if the shop screw me over, they seemed nervous about something at pick up time, it's sort of unusual struts to go out that early. My rear shocks are original at 90k now, definitely overdue for replacement. One thing I'd recommend is installing rear Sumo Springs and replacing the stock. This has made a significant difference in ride quality and helped significantly my poor reer shocks. Thanks again for your time.
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Hi guys I was thinking about y’all a few days ago when I was passing through Otis Massachusetts big hugs 🥰
I love the video but the camera angle was a little too high to get a look at the work.
Yeah my camera mount was off. Tough to do some DIY work and record. It's really a simple project. Finding the right part number is the hard part. RAM doesn't make it easy.
Nice addition to the Corndog Caravan effort. Happy Birthday Ray
Thanks, way early BDAY and Christmas present.
I have so many questions….only 11 miles per charge? Is the ride rough on solid tires? How fast does it go? Can you carry anything on it, like groceries, etc.? Just wondering!
Oh I forgot about a name…CornCob??
Up to 12 miles per charge, 15mph max under power but faster if going downhill. Carry? Maybe wearing a backpack or small stuff in the slot.
Wow those are really different. How about Milo Mischief In a Little Option Then you would have Otis and Milo
Clever
omgosh, you crack me up, where is chris going to ride??
I told Ray to get one and see if he likes it. By the time we're back together we may get one for me. -chris
Hi guys (gender/feet ??) When you were talking honda I thought a mini bike not a suitcase definitely a conversation piece 🥰🤗❤️👍
It's a blast and is so small. Honda made a Motocompo in the early 80's and was a fold up gas version. Hard to find them here in the US.
That has to be the strangest bike I have ever seen. LOVE the compactness of it. I think if you leave it out that top compartment is going to get dirty, maybe put a towel over it or something. I think Otis and CompOtis sounds catchy. Get it...compact Otis 😁 happy riding.
I don't think it would ride well on the gravel area at your place but inside would do fine. It's so fun!! CompOtis sounds funny. We'll see what sticks. Hope you had a great 4th!
We had Winchell’s Dounts in Hollywood CA growing up. They gave police officers a free donut and small coffee, cheap security, especially late at night 😊 and we called the cake donuts “Plain Jane” after Jane Hathaway from the “Beverly Hillbillies” TV show. Thanks for sharing!
Ray, I gained 3 pounds just watching this episode 😂 good stuff! Thank you - Digi-Key Joe. Great meeting you
Very pretty area I hope to go there someday
You should! It's awesome. Too hot for me this time of the year. We did this in December 2023 if my memory is good.
Very beautiful pictures
Thank you so much 🙂
My shock bolts are all insanely tight
Wonderful 🎉
Great video, definitely interested in doing something like this with my ram pro master 3500
I’ve never heard of this!!! On my list now! Safe travels!!
Wait- what was the name of the Cajun place?
Oyster Bar On Broadway. Ted Drew's? I'll pass, Sorry
You forgot Ted Drewes and Mom’s Deli!!! And I know Chris is shaking her head with your food choices😂!!!
I'm shaking my head so hard. However, I do understand that Ted Drew's is a STL love affair, but to us the custard isn't that good, and the hype is from the locals who have nostalgia attached to it. I mean it holds a lot of traditions for the locals, and I can respect that.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Well done. Thanks for sharing
By the way I love visiting East St Louis and thank you for sharing
Hi Ray, I'll put that place on my list, I love a good meatball sub ! Happy Trails y'all !
Thanks for watching!
Love it! I keep going back to this company.
Hi there, I'm here from Jonnie's Journey. Watching your playlists, hope it helps. Good luck, take care.
Thank you, Debbie and Welcome. We hope to have new content up soon!
Came over from Jonnie's Journey
Thanks for coming to hang with us!!! Welcome!
What about a freezer. 100,000grand doesn’t get you a freezer.? Geez.
Their vans use a refrigerator with built-in ice box. They can custom build the van the way you want it.
Okay, I’ll bite…why would I need this item?
This really is for folks with the need for monitoring important temps and pressures. The gauges in the Rams are horrible. You can rest easy!
Awesome vid. Been making coffee like that for yrs. Especially traveling in my van. So easy!
Nothing can break. Thanks for watching.
Hi y'all, It has been a pleasure meeting y'all at Hopkins Prairie CG. Beautiful job on your van, innovative design and use of space. Happy Trails y'all ...
Sorry, you lost me a trash and dog poop
Don't let other people's stupidity stop you from great experiences.
Keep in mind your running a 1000w inverter but its only 80% efficient so its really a 800w inverter and your lcd hits 800w usage, pair that with a batterry that is already supplying power to the rest of the vans electrical the inverter is starving wich is why your getting a overheating connection point, i would run litime dc-dc charger set up with one their batteries and tie in the inverter there, the dc-dc charger will also support solar when parked and auto switch to dc charge when the vehicle is running
Thanks for the feedback but my inverter ran fine on 2 separate occasions and didn't experience any issues until the system being charged reached 100% soc. I've adjusted the amount of power allowed to flow but get the same result. It's almost like the inverter stops pushing power and then is getting backwards power.
@@CorndogCaravan get a smart shunt, just because the the battery volt meter reads full does not mean capacity is full, it will also tell you exact condition and what going on, might make it easier to diagnose problems.
We have the Victron BMV712
@@CorndogCaravan is this shunt between the car battery and inverter or on the 24v side?
@Ricardo_Wade The shunt is on the 24v side between the Lithium batteries and the AIO MPP LV2424. The LiTime is supplying power to the shore power input of the LV2424 that's fused via SquareD 15A Residential CB.
i drove through there, i love the desert
The desert is soooo amazing. Glad you love it too.
Have you ever hiked rattlesnake canyon in carlsbad national park?
No, we haven't hiked that one. Is it a must hike?
I love hiking on rocks and tarantulas. I hope you are doing well
Nice hike, 👍👍👍
CZcams stopped notifying me you have been posting videos 🤬. Looks like a fun paddle
This kayak adventure was just a few days before my heart attack. Thanks for watching and hope all is well with y'all.
@CorndogCaravan we are good, camping a lot around GA, SC, NC. My father is slowly getting worse, so I have been giving my brother a hand taking care of him. Spending time tinkering with the van. I hope you are both doing well.
This is horribly Inefficient, I'm not surprised it let the smoke out.
I know it's inefficient but it worked perfectly all the way up to 100% soc. I'm trying to determine why. This was really an experiment to test if it would work and it did. This method was so much cheaper than using a 12v to 24v dc/dc charger.
Alot of inverters are only 80% efficiency
Thank you for sharing! A great video!!! I just replaced the stock shocks by Bilstein B6 for my Promaster 3500 following your video yesterday. Hope the replacement will improve the driving as others. Where did you get the torque numbers?
MOPAR service manual.
Great video! I just bought a 2021 ProMaster 2500 159 with 19,500 miles and will likely do this soon, unless they do it as part of the 44A recall, which I am getting done in a couple of weeks.
Thanks for watching. Be sure to join the Promaster FB Groups and the PromasterForum.com
@@CorndogCaravan The ProMaster forums are great - I found the link to your videos there 🙂