SOLO FEMALE RV | DIY repairs on the road

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Well, it was bound to happen at some point! While still very new to living in the trailer, my fridge is already going out. Watch as we navigate this challenge while living full time, off grid!
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@twinmom5138 21 күн бұрын

I hope that the three of you are doing well and enjoying your summer. 😊

@jewelrose 3 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos especially when you have to repair something by yourself. It’s not like I want to see something broken but you empower me watching you repairing something. Good job!

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is definitely empowering to see someone else do it!!

@NomadicHomebody 3 ай бұрын

Shout out to single women everywhere who are all watching this like.... Yup! Been there.... Done that. LOL Thanks for sharing. Its not just you...

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

That makes me feel better 😂 thanks for watching!

@Kyra_Skye 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new TV! If I had a dollar for every time I mumbled to myself "How am I screwing this simple thing up so badly? It would be easy for anyone else!" Always nice to see that I'm not the only one 🤗

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes! So frustrating to make something so simple so hard haha

@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv 15 күн бұрын

We miss you miss lady hope you and doggies doing well ❤

@virginia_in_the_rearview 3 ай бұрын

As someone who has mounted many tv's on walls, I was sharing your frustration. Spilling the coffee grounds would have pushed me over the edge, so kudos to you for keeping it together.

@ramonapuckett3059 3 ай бұрын

Oh bless your heart! I love how you just keep on working until you get the results you want! Missed watching your videos ❤

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

I couldn’t give up! I need that counter space haha

@tomwalker3553 3 ай бұрын

Stud finders are made to be used from a hollow wall to a stud. The trial and error method works the best. Start at least a foot away from where you think the stud is. Hold it against the wall and press and hold the button. move the finder towards the stud. When the light comes on mark the spot. Move the finder to the other side of the mark you just made, about 12 inches. Repeat the first steps while moving the finder towards the mark. The light should come on about 1.5 inches before the mark. Mark this position. Hope this helps.

@sandollarj504 27 күн бұрын

Hey there Erica ,Penny and Charlie. Hope all is well. I was watching another gal on KZfaq with a van and a dog and I was say to myself oh gosh I wonder what has happened to Erica! And her pups. Being a KZfaq vloger is hard work so I would totally understand if it isn’t possible these days. You are an amazing person just incase you needed to know.

@ray2002 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Congratulations installing the tv. Be waiting to watch more 👍👍

@rouseyournicholls 3 ай бұрын

I am glad your channel popped up for me. Breakdowns are things that I would not have not idea how to do. I am currently building out my minivan and documenting on my KZfaq channel. Thank you😊

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Good luck to you! You’ll do great!

@rouseyournicholls 3 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs Thank you

@SpaceForce2019 3 ай бұрын

Moms are forever the best

@DontDoDaylight 4 күн бұрын

Hey just checking in and hope all is well

@nafex3740 2 ай бұрын

Great video 😎 👍 💕💕💕💕💕💕

@mommasonthemove9144 3 ай бұрын

lol I’m a single mom who RVs with 4 daughters. We have literally made a semi crash from staring at us while towing our 42ft 5th wheel. I love when men watch me back in then ask if I drove that thing myself as if they don’t believe their own eyes.

@sandollarj504 3 ай бұрын

Im cracking up because I can so relate to the trash can idea. Was happy to see your vlog pop up after a very long day dealing with taking care of a sick 4 year old while being sick .. Congrats on the tv.. Cant wait for the next Video you create.

@michaelohara2161 3 ай бұрын

Those rv friges don’t work well in the desert. The dc compressor frigs work in that environment better. Your frig gets it’s cooling from the freezer. Something is blocking the air transfer between the freezer and frig. Those little battery fans help.

@kathykeys7872 3 ай бұрын

That's about the way my "do it yourself" jobs go! Glad you were able to persevere, and get to watch your tv from your couch! Enjoy! Hope your frig is an easy fix....waiting to find out.

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

The TV has really changed my life! 😂

@DontDoDaylight 2 ай бұрын

Love what you’re doing, ma’am. Thanks for documenting (especially with dogs)! Great job out there. Thanks for introducing me to some new music and I love your generous use of Frank’s Red, hah. Congrats on having the strength to film while things are negative (I tend to go silent). Anyway, I’m still 6 months behind on your vids. Haven’t even watched this video yet. Edit: On this video now and totally agree with caring about job/retirement security and whatnot. Dogs absolutely come first and I do love your new setup.

@MyNomadicDream 3 ай бұрын

It's probably too late now. But yes, there is a company in Quartzsite that Amazon delivery sent. Moon Mountain.

@travisaston6765 Ай бұрын

Miss your videos! Hope everything is good!

@LISAMillard-rl3pk Ай бұрын

hope all is good with you and pups.. no video for a while missing ya guys

@Shopsktkolsc 3 ай бұрын

You are one funny lady. I laughed out loud several times. Great video

@MikeandLisasExcellentAdventure 3 ай бұрын

Hey, you popped up our feed. We will be watching! Safe travels!

@drivingmsali 3 ай бұрын

just found your channel, Love it, subscribed

@sonder924 3 ай бұрын

So sweet, I wish you the best

@daydreamer0923 3 ай бұрын

Moms r the Greatest. You r very impressive.

@jimsears2434 3 ай бұрын

The T.V. install was frickin hilarious. That kind of stuff happens to all of us...soooooo don't beat yourself up over it. Is your fridge turned down to being a too cold setting and freezing up the coils? If they get ice on them it stops the air flow around the coils. Try turning it to a less cold setting and it may cool better from not icing up the coils. God Bless...stay safe

@johnleach740 3 ай бұрын

There is a place to have packages mailed in Q. Also I believe post office does general delivery unless they changed.

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Amazon doesn’t deliver to the post office.

@SpaceForce2019 3 ай бұрын

You are a crack up. Great sense of humor in the face of adversity. Congrats on getting it done. I must say I too had to hang a TV in my Motor Home. OMG. It almost ended badly for the TV. Trailers, RVs, have terrible wall studs, and its hit and miss every time. Stay Safe!

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Proud to say the TV is still hanging in there (for now) 😂

@SpaceForce2019 2 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs I hope you are going to post a new video soon. 🤞

@christybrown738 3 ай бұрын

Good luck you’ll get there girl

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

We powered through 😊

@tamaramarler7491 3 ай бұрын

happy to see you back 🙂

@randall6890 3 ай бұрын

Nice work on installing the TV!

@dani_mack 3 ай бұрын

Ugh! I hope the fridge is an easy fix. You are WAY more patient than I am! I totally would have given up on the TV, put it back on the counter and had to wait until I was somewhere someone could help me. 😣 Excellent job!

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

It was such a nightmare 😭😭 but I got it done! 💪🏻

@brightful5 3 ай бұрын

Jeremy from jersey is watching 1.11 am on break at work😊

@annclegg5426 2 ай бұрын

Hope all is well with you and your fur babies. Love your new rig!! Do you plan to post a new video soon?

@MrBotwood 3 ай бұрын

OMG!!!!! I'm sorry to laugh at your expense, however. you have me splitting my sides here......LOL!!!!

@cindymiller8052 3 ай бұрын

Got to love the mom❤

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

It was very nice of her!

@RealArcticWolfGames 8 күн бұрын

No mistake in construction just more work

@timrodatz1274 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on getting that TV mounted by yourself gee I know how hard that was, putting a 32 up in a Freightliner to watch in bed or the driver's seat on your 34 was not easy, so woohoo you got it, and for the fridge we gotta have a few weeks of meats in the freezer especially bacon 😂.

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Definitely not easy but worth it!

@lisamillard1272 3 ай бұрын

I am sorry to see this but on the same note I'm not the only one that makes big boo boo when building or installing anything 😅 u are a rock star stay safe yall 😊 your momma the bestest..

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Haha I think we all get pretty frustrated on stuff like This

@lisamillard1272 3 ай бұрын

@girland2vandogs we do I'm sure, question? What computer skills recommend for online work? I want to work remotely when I start out full-time and am looking into classes.

@aaronriedel5372 3 ай бұрын

Good video!

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@mgartlgruber 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on not letting that TV win! And that looks like an epic road in california at around the 9 minute mark.

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

It was a beautiful drive!

@ruebennomura9143 3 ай бұрын

I like your rv repairs it a lot of work

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Yes it was! Thanks for watching!

@barrypierce9100 3 ай бұрын

Ice last longer keep it in the bag😊

@YorkBallersInc 3 ай бұрын

You are so funny. And so Real. I'm in Lady

@juliehanson1364 3 ай бұрын

Hello… sorry to hear about your fridge. Did I miss something? Where is Penny? Wish you all the best with the refrigerator repair!!❤

@juliehanson1364 3 ай бұрын

Never mind… apparently I did not see Penny….and asked before I finished watching the whole video. Good job on the TV.

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes she’s a little more camera shy 😊

@user-jn8lb8tf2y 3 ай бұрын

Glad you were able to get your TV up and on the wall (I could feel your pain). Hope you find what the issue is with your refrigerator. The door and handles look similar to the one in my trailer. What make or model do you have? Good luck!😊👍

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

Dometic 2652 I think 🧐

@user-jn8lb8tf2y 3 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs Many thanks for your reply! My refrigerator is also a Dometic. Model DM2872. I will keep an eye on it! So far so good. Will run on propane or electricity. A lot of campers have mentioned that the handles will snap off easily. I pay extra attention when I open or close the doors. The handles rock to unlatch so I could see where this might be an issue. Really enjoy your videos!!! 😊

@sicchuckie 2 ай бұрын

Do you miss the van? After watching the whole video, my guess is no? I sold my camper now in a van.

@girland2vandogs 2 ай бұрын

haven’t missed it once :) much happier in the trailer

@anagrodriguez4042 3 ай бұрын

isn't there that cold eyes that eyes that stays cold for a long time that you can put in your freezer in your cooler and

@davidgabrie1302 3 ай бұрын

Is your freezer overflowing and the vent is blocked off to cool the fridge?

@barrypierce9100 3 ай бұрын

Make shure its level...

@joanndavis4843 3 ай бұрын

It must be a bit frustrating sometimes for dogs out on the road. I think mainly is when the owner is making a video. The dog can not see or smell another human around, yet the owner keeps talking to something in a direction that the dog is not. The dog knows all that talking isn't to him/her. Who must the dog think all that talking is to? Must be very confusing for the dog. Reminds me of something Marmaduke would do, Huh?

@girland2vandogs 3 ай бұрын

No different than being in a house and talking to someone on the phone!

@joanndavis4843 3 ай бұрын

@@girland2vandogs Very true. Other than that dogs have it pretty good. Though this all reminds me of all the kids in strollers with mom's pushing them and all the while having a conversation with someone through the Bluetooth ear buds. Until that kid is old enough to figure out what that whole thing was about in the background of their stroller, How's it making them feel now? Could be causing real attention getting tactics and behaviors in the child. Back in the day a kid could see a phone in mom's hand and understood their was another person on the line. Nowadays it must be very confusing to hear mom just going on again talking to no one in particular and the kid is right there. Better to just wait to on the Bluetooth and suggest engage with who's in the stroller instead.

@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv 3 ай бұрын

😍😍😍❤❤❤