Rich and Kirsten
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Moving Back into the Van!
It's been a pretty hectic month, but now that our apartment thrift is complete and we're settled into our new home base, it's time to start adventuring in the van again. One major reason we wanted to set up a home here was because living in the mountains allowed us to do the activities we love all year round... so you can expect a lot more van adventures from us in the future! The weather is starting to turn here in the mountains - soon it's going to be time to strap on the snowshoes and get back on the mountainside again!
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We are a couple of full-time travel dreamers who decided to pack up our lives to explore the world - and then 2020 happened. After flying back home to Canada, building a DIY minivan camper, travelling Canada, and doing it all over again with a Ford Transit campervan, our full time van life adventures have now come to an end. We're prepared for new adventures, and of course a mountain or two!
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Renogy DC-DC Charger Review and Easy Ford Transit Installation
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This week we wanted to share some tips on installing the Renogy DC to DC charger in your campervan. If you own a Ford Transit and have purchased the 40A version of this charger, then we have some very easy installation instructions for you that have served us well over the past few months of living in our van! (We used 4 AWG cables for this set-up, by the way...) If you have purchased the 20A m...
We Thrifted our Entire Apartment in 1 Week
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Furnishing an apartment is EXPENSIVE, but it doesn't HAVE to be if you're willing to do a little thrifting. That's exactly what we did all week, furnishing virtually our entire apartment in 1 week using Facebook Marketplace. We'd say the project was a success, as we managed to keep our spending quite low for the quality furniture that we got. If you're willing to work through a lot of the low q...
Air Canada 787-9 Dreamliner Business Class Flight Reviews (YYC-YYZ Return)
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It's been a year and a half since we stepped on an airplane, so naturally we were so excited when Air Canada's loyalty program had dirt redemption flights in business class! Both the Calgary to Toronto flight and the return were onboard Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner - a plane that we also flew home from Dubai in March, 2020. While the Air Canada Dreamliner business class product is superb (especial...
The End of Van Life? (Flying our Cat Across Canada)
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Spoiler alert: yes, it actually is the end of full time van life for us - but that doesn't mean that the adventure is over. We believe this is just the start of a stream of new opportunities and adventures that are waiting for us outside our front door step. Our content will change as our situation does, but we still own the van, we still enjoy making these videos, and we're motivated to bring ...
Trading Van Life for Hut Life
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We’ve wanted to spend a night at an alpine hut since last summer, and with the August 15th closure getting closer by the day, we finally took the opportunity to hike to the Brian Waddington backcountry hut near Mount Currie, BC. Trading our comfy van for a hard plywood floor was difficult, but as always, the alpine scenery and stars paid off in droves! Interested in some of our van life essenti...
Is This the Future of Van Life? (featuring Jasper National Park)
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Living in our van in western Canada has been more difficult over the past few weeks than expected. We're hoping that these issues don't become an ongoing trend, and that the forecasted rain help clear the air and bring blue skies back to the Canadian Rockies! In the mean time, we explored some of what Jasper National Park has to offer, and attempted another mountain summit that we turned back o...
THE WEIRDEST Week of Van Life, EVER
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It's been 2 full months of van life and to date, this week was filled with almost certainly the weirdest encounters yet... Interested in some of our van life essentials or items from our build? Visit our Amazon page (disclaimer: we receive a small commission if you purchase anything from this online store, thank you for the support!) www.amazon.ca/shop/richandkirsten We are a couple of full-tim...
Is Van Life RUINED?
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Well, this might just ruin van life, and it's certainly not something we expected to be dealing with this early in the year! Summer is short in the Canadian Rockies, so having to leave at the start of the typical scrambling season feels like a bit of a blow to our plans. As we've been learning over the past two years - there's really no point planning things because plans can change really fast...
VAN LIFE BANFF is PERFECT! | Behind the Scenes Beauty!
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Banff National Park is full of adventurous hikes and tourist sights, but having spent nearly a month in the area now we’ve been learning about ways to delve deeper into parts not often seen by tourists. Our hike up Little Hector definitely did just that, opening up amazing views of Hector Lake and the Hector glacier - neither of which is often seen from the highway. We also have to do everyday ...
How to Stay Cool Living in a Van in the SUMMER HEAT (without AC...)
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Living van life presents a number of challenges when dealing with the elements, but having a well equipped van make those elements surprisingly easy to tackle. Rainy day? It might be a bit boring, but our roof vent has a rain cover. Winter chill? That's what our Webasto gasoline heater is for! But dealing with hot days in the van is something that without an AC unit presents a whole new set of ...
VAN TOUR! Rental vs. Self-Converted Van Comparison (Karma Campervans)
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Friends of ours from back home decided to rent a Karma Campervan in Calgary and try out van life for themselves and had an absolute blast! We want to help YOU experience van life at it's finest as well by showing you everything this rental van has to offer. By comparing the Karma to our self-converted van, you can see the differences between a van that is build for shorter term travels, and a v...
Van Life in Canmore: a Three Sisters Summit & Kirsten’s Birthday Surprise!
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We’re learning quickly that living in close quarters with another person means there are no secrets. Planning a special surprise for Kirsten’s first van life birthday was difficult, but I was able to surprise her with a special treat! We also decided to take on one of the Canadian Rockies’ most photographed mountains, which turned out to be a beautiful and breathtaking hike towards an outlook o...
Boondocking in Our Van Down by the River
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We decided to take on living in our van down by the river this week, boondocking our way through Alberta at our own pace. It's hard to believe that Alberta's best (and possibly Canada's most beautiful) public land is free to use (after the purchase of a low-cost annual permit, but the area around Abraham Lake and down Alberta's David Thompson Highway is absolutely out of this world. The North S...
Learning How to Van Life in Beautiful Kananaskis Country
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Learning how to live in our new self-converted camper van has come with some growing pains, but the rewards often come in the form of incredible views both from the peaks of summits, and from the rear windows in our Ford Transit van. This week, we explored Alberta’s beautiful Kananaskis front ranges, attempted a couple of epic summit hikes in the area, and camped at maybe the most beautiful cam...
The EPIC Beginning of VAN LIFE!
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The EPIC Beginning of VAN LIFE!
VAN TOUR | Our DIY Tiny Home for Van Life | INCREDIBLE Conversion with Murphy Bed
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VAN TOUR | Our DIY Tiny Home for Van Life | INCREDIBLE Conversion with Murphy Bed
HUGE Change of Plans for Van Life...
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HUGE Change of Plans for Van Life...
Moving into our NEW TINY HOME!
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Moving into our NEW TINY HOME!
WE CONVERTED OUR VAN INTO A BEAUTIFUL DIY TINY HOME (full timelapse start to finish!!)
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WE CONVERTED OUR VAN INTO A BEAUTIFUL DIY TINY HOME (full timelapse start to finish!!)
WE FINISHED OUR VAN BUILD (finally!!)
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WE FINISHED OUR VAN BUILD (finally!!)
for us.
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for us.
We’re ALMOST done our van build! | Transit Van Conversion
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We’re ALMOST done our van build! | Transit Van Conversion
Making Shaker-Style Cabinet Faces & Countertop Installation for Van Life!
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Making Shaker-Style Cabinet Faces & Countertop Installation for Van Life!
This Changes EVERYTHING! | Ford Transit Van Conversion
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This Changes EVERYTHING! | Ford Transit Van Conversion
DIY Campervan Electrical System for Off-Grid Van Life!
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DIY Campervan Electrical System for Off-Grid Van Life!
Saying Goodbye to our Minivan Stealth Campervan
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Saying Goodbye to our Minivan Stealth Campervan
Building a KITCHEN for Van Life in our Ford Transit!
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Building a KITCHEN for Van Life in our Ford Transit!
Finishing our Van Living Room in a Polar Vortex | Van Build
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Finishing our Van Living Room in a Polar Vortex | Van Build
Serious Storage for Van Life in our Transit Van Build!
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Serious Storage for Van Life in our Transit Van Build!

Komentáře

  • @Ms.Frankenbuilder
    @Ms.Frankenbuilder Před dnem

    Great build.

  • @trevortrevortsr2
    @trevortrevortsr2 Před 13 dny

    We used a volt sensing micro relay to trigger the Renogy unit and added an override switch - it comes on at 13.4 and switches off at 12.8 volts - We had the same trouble with the very same type of fuse - the plastic housing melted - I kind of reasoned the sprig housing was not making sound contact - like you I fitted a more substantial one that the fuse bolts into and have had no more issues

  • @theroaminggnomad
    @theroaminggnomad Před měsícem

    Hand sanitizer is something I will NEVER use. It kills all the good bacteria on your skin, just like in your mouth and gut. Love the smaller steering wheel unlike the City bus size my Promaster has. One thing I don't seem to understand is why every person giving a tour of their van has the need to list item by item of what they have in every drawer, cabinet or empty space. It's just not necessary. My first video will be removing that.

  • @mihamaho
    @mihamaho Před měsícem

    Do you have to buy pass to get access to the lounge or it is included in the premium economy fare?

  • @elizabethfischer6610
    @elizabethfischer6610 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you convert the mile 0 signpost to kilometers?

  • @joyking2231
    @joyking2231 Před 2 měsíci

    I just found a " Cooling Throw " blanket that pulls heat off the body, it feels like it came out of the refrigerator, all for under $20.

  • @smteubert_in-country2913
    @smteubert_in-country2913 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you guys for the blueprints. Just did the exact same bed build on my VW Routan with very few modifications. Look forward to many adventures!

  • @galloots13
    @galloots13 Před 2 měsíci

    I did the drive from Ontario in 2020 and 2021, 2022 as well and got stopped in Yukon too! But how could you skip Boya lake on the cassiar? It’s the best part of it!

  • @carolfrazier5107
    @carolfrazier5107 Před 2 měsíci

    Great van build. It feels like this entire video is a very long commercial. 😂

  • @LilyBecca
    @LilyBecca Před 3 měsíci

    Starbucks Via is actually really good coffee. I tried it iut for camping about a decade ago and love it so much it's all I drink now unless I am using my espresso machine. I've tried Nescafe, Maxwell House, Sanka, Maude's, and a few others, and Starbucks Via is the best instant coffee by far. My favorite is the Italian Roast. The Columbian Roast is also really good. They are all good. I used to order the 50 pack directly from Starbucks, but they closed their online store, so I get it from Amazon now.

  • @pgservice6452
    @pgservice6452 Před 3 měsíci

    Your videos are actually enjoyable to watch

  • @taijitu123
    @taijitu123 Před 3 měsíci

    If I was going to wire the d+ connection with a switch instead of to the ignition, I would use a rocker switch with a light on it in plain view so as to avoid accidentally forgetting to turn it off!

  • @jaquesbzk7226
    @jaquesbzk7226 Před 4 měsíci

    Que la clarté limpide de cette larme unique resplendisse à jamais R;Tagore

  • @pijanysamuraj
    @pijanysamuraj Před 4 měsíci

    There's two types of the DC to DC charger 30 amp and 50 amp I bought 50 but now I think it might be too much for my old Ducato camper 1992 what you think ?

  • @johnpatterson5744
    @johnpatterson5744 Před 5 měsíci

    Wonderful I’m hoping to fit a Murphy bed in my lwb high top Mercedes sprinter.possibly going to use marine swivel bracket’s but your brackets look good for assisting the up and down movement with the springs.👍

  • @nafeekarim2780
    @nafeekarim2780 Před 5 měsíci

    Respect you both ❤

  • @jaytabac6525
    @jaytabac6525 Před 5 měsíci

    you do not need to be embarrassed that you drink instant coffee. it remains the most popular method for people making coffee at home. we do the same when we are backcountry camping and it is fine. excellent design, especially the murphy bed. good job.

  • @user-pl4ot1if9v
    @user-pl4ot1if9v Před 5 měsíci

    Love it!!

  • @3rdeyeEagle
    @3rdeyeEagle Před 5 měsíci

    Nandri...

  • @coblogan75
    @coblogan75 Před 6 měsíci

    Cool video. I usually do the 25k first day to Eu Lake and just hike the 11k out the next day...great hike

  • @sadmanvlog365
    @sadmanvlog365 Před 6 měsíci

    One of the most beautiful architectures of the Earth

  • @Doubledreamers276
    @Doubledreamers276 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm travelling in same flight in business class, which seat do you recommend?

  • @user-zt7kr5dp3m
    @user-zt7kr5dp3m Před 8 měsíci

    Id love to see some of the foods/ meals mentioned in print. Thanks

  • @ExploringthWorld
    @ExploringthWorld Před 8 měsíci

    This is the perfect setup!

  • @EMo5ive
    @EMo5ive Před 8 měsíci

    Nice videography, but you completely buggered the D+ install. For anyone looking for this info, just watch Renogy’s own video here: czcams.com/video/8F2sn43PcJc/video.htmlsi=TxVovM2XNBoCc61A

  • @nobodythatyouknow241
    @nobodythatyouknow241 Před 8 měsíci

    You didn't learn to pronounce the names properly.

  • @nobodythatyouknow241
    @nobodythatyouknow241 Před 8 měsíci

    Mez e a din

  • @nobodythatyouknow241
    @nobodythatyouknow241 Před 8 měsíci

    Ed zi za. Kin is can.

  • @LilyBecca
    @LilyBecca Před 8 měsíci

    Murphy Beds and Hydraulic Beds are the only way to go, in my opinion.

  • @LilyBecca
    @LilyBecca Před 8 měsíci

    I want to make you a shirt that says "Future Us Problem"

  • @LilyBecca
    @LilyBecca Před 8 měsíci

    I love this build and all the clever storage. The one thing I would do is put in a wall with a pocket door to block off the front cab. It turns a van into a tiny home. It also helps regulate the temperature in the van.

  • @TheSoundtec
    @TheSoundtec Před 8 měsíci

    Aux 12 Volts ( D+ ) on the ford Transit 2016 can be found under the passenger Seat.. Cheers

  • @TheSoundtec
    @TheSoundtec Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. I have the 40 Amp model and the fan runs constantly, Quite noisy ! Is this normal? Anyone?

  • @mmariemarkel7482
    @mmariemarkel7482 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job and such a cute home on wheels. I am hoping you don't come to regret your memory foam mattress. I personally highly dislike memory foam because I remembers how your body impression is, but it doesn't FORGET! Don't be surprised if you switch places sleeping or switch your normal position that you fond an imprint that just won't spring back. I sleep mostly on my back, slightly propped up because of breathing issues and I'm usually leaning more to the left than the right. I ended up having a big dent where I had to sorta roll up a hill to turn right. I really hope you don't have that issue since there are two of you and many different positions, whereas, I'm always in the position I described and I'm the only one in this bed which is an Xtra-long twin. Love the colors in your van and instead of plastic plants try silk ones. They have gotten so good that you're really needing to look hard or even touch it to see if it's real or not. Another option you could try is succulents. They can be sorely neglected and if they get watered even a time or two a month the rather flourish like that. If you haven't seen it already, as you trek West, I highly recommend you make the effort to explore Waterton Glaguer National Park. It's definitely a bucket list kinda place. I week through the USA side (Glaucer) but you probably will see the part I would love to see on the Canadian 🍁 side. You didn't say if you have them, but heated floors would come in very handy while exploring that park. Happy travels and again great build.

  • @cuongnguyencuocsongcanada9881

    Hi I was born in Hue city Have a good one

  • @EllenMcDermott
    @EllenMcDermott Před 10 měsíci

    Your video is brilliant. I’ve watched it about 8 times for a year now while I’ve been searching for the correct size nut for the CCP post with no luck whatsoever. Do you remember what size bolt you got for yours. 5 is too small and 6 Is too big and I’ve ordered 5.5 online but there came absolutely tiny😢. I’ve even tried ones with rubber inserts but they’re too big also

  • @kyungshim6483
    @kyungshim6483 Před 11 měsíci

    Try intermittent fasting during the hot summer months. My experience shows that fasting keeps my body cold which makes extreme heat a lot more bearable.

    • @iruwild
      @iruwild Před 10 měsíci

      I noticed that too.

  • @billytanglewood5665

    Just wanted to add, Eternabond Tape is probably the best alternative to using caulk as sealants. Caulk will weather and fail many times sooner than eternabond tape does, which is why a lot of RV folks talk about using it rather than caulk on window installs/replacements as "doing it the right way." Really good stuff - and looks prettier too!

  • @Itagandi22
    @Itagandi22 Před rokem

    Very nice and beautiful nice job 👍 thank you..

  • @SteveAudra
    @SteveAudra Před rokem

    What size nut does the positive CCP require?

  • @jenniferedwards136
    @jenniferedwards136 Před rokem

    You've gave me great ideas. Good luck on your journey 😊

  • @marthalincoln9694
    @marthalincoln9694 Před rokem

    Look up shower toga, it may help with showering outside.

  • @amazon4716
    @amazon4716 Před rokem

    Finally People not wearing their shoes in the interior space 😅

  • @ShadowV
    @ShadowV Před rokem

    Does anyone know if you can install these so that they're laying flat if you know what I mean?

  • @ChromeMan04
    @ChromeMan04 Před rokem

    Air Kanada SUCKS!

  • @gauravdubai2980
    @gauravdubai2980 Před rokem

    By not looking up you missed one of the things that the Taj is famous for. Its an optical illusion. When outside the main gate, the Taj fills the entire gate opening. Then as you progress through the gate it seems to get smaller and smaller. Amazing.

  • @Tellyawhat4
    @Tellyawhat4 Před rokem

    For the price of a BClass ticket, no meal should be "so, so". Not acceptable.

  • @Matthew-wn8oq
    @Matthew-wn8oq Před rokem

    How goofy are you

  • @bonniecreevy2642
    @bonniecreevy2642 Před rokem

    I find the more carbs I eat, the hotter I am

  • @amiclic
    @amiclic Před rokem

    nice video , l spend only one day there but didn't know all these activities ,