Recommend measuring total height,solar panels and any cargo boxes included,,put some kind of label on dash or sun visor,, remember "NO DRIVE THROUGH'S" ,,fast foods,,coffee stops, drive through bank hubs etc....some manual car washes,,most are signed on building and may have spray set up on outside of 1 wall without roof structure.....although not a resident of fixed housing,,you will still have to set up mailing address for legal contacts,, creditors,etc.......a Post Office Box works for most...or maybe another family members residence and change of address on drivers license ........I lived in a Class - C 23 ft. Motorhome for 2 yrs. and it seems something new always comes up........be sure to have needed misc. tools for roadside problems,,proper sized lug wrench for tires,,rec. small hydraulic jack of needed weight capacity....battery jumper cables.....much of this kind of equip. can store under lower bunk compartments.....Auto service may not always be available for where you may want to go....

Great choice! You did a great job on the make-over. I see it lists me as William here. That's my first name,but I go by Todd. I am so glad I decided to bring the book along. I almost left it home. Anything else Pat or I can do to help let us know. BTW love the photos and such a nice note. Be safe,love Todd and Pat.

Congrats on the purchase of your 2002 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab Truck & 2000 Lance Lite 8'6 Truck Camper with included solar power ! The bathroom plus shower is a luxurious necessity just for the added piece of mind.....Especially when it comes to safety when travelling alone into the wilderness ! Love the remodelling you did Catherine to the inside of this camper.....with your modern chic décor of sprucing it up without going overboard...….The California Bear rug is a sweet addition , hereby giving this camper a cozy lived-in type of feeling ! Thanks Scarboro/Tom

For the TV all you need is some inexpensive rabbit ears to plug into the coax antenna fitting on the back of the TV. Then when you get to a new area you program the TV to pick up the stations you are receiving. Once you got all your stuff loaded up drive across the CAT scales and see what the whole rig weighs with camper on it and all your survival gear.. Make sure you're not overloading your truck. Too many people with these campers are carrying too much weight in my personal experience. We have a 2010 Artic Fox 990 with one slide. Awesome camper .2014 dually mega cab Ram is not enough truck to carry it properly.

Nice! Enjoy your travels. I'm traveling around the USA in my 25 foot class A Winnebago Warrior motorhome with my little dog Tinkerbell making videos. I've been on the road for 8 and a half months. I've camped BLM most of my travels. I have only spent 15.00 since I left. That was at crossroads campground on the Colorado River. Across in California from Parker Arizona. Really nice campground 5.00 a night.

It looks nice! I was just reading a book with a quote that reminded me of you: “If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.” John Irving. Looking forward to hearing about your upcoming adventures.

I think most people are genuinely good and kind. It’s interesting to look back on your beginning. Thanks for sharing.

That is a very nice rig - comfortable and has just what you need to take care of yourself and travel. I miss having our small RV but now alone I am not going to travel on my own. I'm 71 and have many memories when hubby and I did travel. So watching youtube channels like yours lets me see new things and enjoy. Maybe one day I'll get myself another rig of some type and venture out. But for now - thank you for sharing you adventures and BEAUTIFUL pictures. Hugs and safe travels, Marcie

Big change for a Cali. girl.....Nice rig and combination...good time of year to see if the lifestyle works for you....sounds great for your photography line of work and having a basecamp at or near a trailhead....a good RV center can set you up with any needed extras,,,,(ex..) leveling blocks (for parking set up),,water hoses for filling and dump station equipment/hoses/hookup fittings,,,some campgrounds require special hookup fittings ,so be sure to check those out..satellite equipment/services for computer/tv hook ups ....also ,an alarm system of some type while in or out of the camper....I don't use my oven much ,but sometimes do, if planning a get together with others.....useful items ,,,either wall or shelf mounted micro-wave,(recommend) or counter top model,,coffee maker, also recommend wall /under cabinet type,(because you will probably use it daily, will need to store any/all loose things while traveling, will use as much (or more) than used at home residence....if in warmer climates, a counter top /portable ice maker is a huge plus,,because small area use freezer space for meats /other food items...saves a lot from buying ice and using a separate cooler.....instead of oven ,I usually use a small propane grill on folding table (outside),, lots out there ,I bought a Weber ,works great,,can be used with portable fuel tank 1-20lb. or plumbed with a hose set up to your RV system.....when you can,, try to plan your trips as far in advance as you can,,particularly if you will be trying to get a campsite hookup at campgrounds, (usually for laundry or a meet up with others)...some sites require a 30-day or more prepaid registration,,and popular locations may need much more advance time....amazing how many people live this way until you try it.....Plan ahead when you can....Not as many places to park a camper as you might think.....The term "Boondocking" is not as available as some people/videos lead...when in need on the road ,you will get used to rest stops,,,truck stops and of course Walmart for unplanned overnight stays.....Even on roads and areas you know well,, you will find more "NO PARKING" ,,,"NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING" signs than you have ever seen before......Lots of information out there ....It is very much a lifestyle that takes learning ....A beautiful woman travelling alone will attract the unwanted ,, Your safety will be on your own....PLAN AND PREPARE FOR IT.....Will look forward to your adventures........until next time.............Stay Safe and God Bless...........

Awesome, been watching for the past year. So proud of you for following your dream.The change takes so much courage. I am looking foward to your upcoming videos. Have an amazing adventure!

Oh, yes .. I have just found you and I literally love watching your adventures ! Your my traveling Shero ! Peace and Love is with you here ... let's enjoy !

Catherine you have knocked it out of the park with your rig...!! I think it’s perfect!!

Loved the tour! You're so fortunate to have met up with such nice camp neighbors! Can't wait to see where you end up first!! Nice seeing you so Jazzed about your new life situation!! Enjoy!

Loved the way u fixed it up, It's you! So cool how u met Todd & Pat. God is looking after you!

You will so love Alaska! I have a friend who retired up there two years ago and he is loving life and posting great vids! Just be aware the road through Canada to get there is very, very rough. My sister and her family took their RV up there several years ago and had windows in their RV break due to the roughness. Also, get you a dependable gun that fits your hand and you feel comfortable shooting. Especially, for a female traveling alone and going backpacking into isolated places, you have to be smart and protect yourself. Enjoy your new life! I can retire next year and have my own plans. Enjoyed the video. You did a great job revamping the camper.

Very nice girl. Nothing better then traveling, exploring and discovering. Good luck young lady. Stay locked and loaded.

Perfect combination and both appear in very good condition. Happy for you! I will follow along.

Congratulations Catherine smart choice and it looks great! Can't wait to see you adventures . Safe travels as you will inspire many people! God bless.

Very nice Lance camper that you made into your home. Very cute and nice. It’s a nice camper. You fixed it up nice too! Nice that you had met someone that helped you out. Nice camping neighbor. Glad you got his number in case you needed to ask some more questions too. See you and safe travels and stay safe.

It’s a WONDERFUL camper ! Beautiful!!!

You mentioned David Bowie. I met and talked to him about 12 years ago when I was hiking alone at Point Reyes National Seashore about 30 miles North of San Francisco. He was hiking with a black woman I didn't recognize. When I saw him approaching me I thought this guys looks like David Bowie except fatter and older, but I was remembering him as his Ziggy Stardust persona. We started talking and he was a reserved, polite, friendly English gentleman, not weird at all. When I got home I told my wife and she didn't believe me and ran and got a People magazine with a recent picture of him. I said yes that's him, he looked just like that, but he told me who he was anyway, but even if he didn't tell me I would have known from his voice and eyes. I was so saddened when he passed and get emotional now when I hear his music and remember our encounter.

Very nice set up. You obviously did your homework. Smart! That diesel should last a long time. And Lance makes high quality campers. My only concern, especially with a used camper, is to be ever watchful for leaks. Enjoy! And safe travels.

Enjoy the freedom of taking your home wherever you want to go. Looking forward to your videos and updates on your life on the road!

I don’t understand the dislikes, but whatever. I just wanted to say that I see sooo much of myself in you as you talk in your videos! I cannot wait until I get to start my journey as such in a couple years, once I get my 2 kids off to college! Hopefully you’ll still be out there enjoying your life and we’ll meet up! Thank you for your videos, I’m so glad I found you on here!! God Bless 😀

Beautiful rig. If the truck has not had the transfer case rub thru update done I would highly recommend it, it can save you alot of money in the future.

A 16 foot pull behind horse trailer would compliment your rig nicely. You could haul a kayak,. canoe , bicycle or about anything you may need without cluttering up your living quarters.

Excellent choice on the rig and the camper, beautiful makeover of your cozy little home. You made excellent choices and I'm glad it has served you well. again Great Job and Great job Todd and Pat. Go get 'em Cat, confidence to explore , Cheers!

You did a great decorating job. Quite a cozy little home on wheels.

The camper looked nice when you got it but the flooring, paint, and backsplash make it look like a new camper. I would love to have updates as to how you like living out of the camper as time goes on.

Incredibly clean camper and truck for the model years! Nice Light bar on front too! Safe travels Cats and look forward to future vids.

Dang Cat, that rig is the bomb, the Duramax diesel engine is an excellent choice, can't go wrong with that whole setup, you did great. Happy trails 🤠

That is a sweet ride girl! Looks much more comfortable than a tent in the woods on hard ground. For the TV, you can just get an HD antenna for it which will access local air channels for free or you can probably pay for a satellite service for more channels. I am still jealous of you and what did here. Enjoy.

Very nice! Congrats Catherine! You’ll be seasoned RV in no time.

Love it! It's perfect for your needs and has plenty of room. Looking forward to seeing your new adventures.

You are the first person I have discovered who is just beginning your new journey! It will be great to see how you feel about your travels and experiences! Thanks for sharing! Take care & God bless.

you have a quality built lance. i know a couple ladies that have 20 year old lances and they love them. i bought a new lance truck camper in august 2018. first rain was November 2018 and it sprung three leaks: bathroom vent, kitchenette vent, bedroom vent. took it to the dealership and they fixed it. one month later experience heavy rain and two of the three original leaks started again plus a new leak inside the walls. i dumped the camper on the lot without permission and DEMANDED MY MONEY BACK. i got all my money back but that is usually NEVER the case. hold on to that quality lance.

Perfect setup for yourself. Good luck, happy camping & traveling, and live that great life. Oh, I would add a revolver for a little fun plinking and your safety.

Good for you and being positive. Overcoming fears and realizing failure is an option. Keep learning and growing!

I like your set up. I am in a van currently but will be changing to something else around December 19 when I become "Dept Free" !! Yay for me 😀. Keep up the good work and remember, someone is always looking up to you... Life is awesome. 😎😎

So cool! I'm glad I stumbled across your channel. I'm married with 2 sons, but this is the life I want to live after I retire! I I'm from the big City life of Chicago, I really need a change! Good luck with everything and hopefully one day I'll be living this life! 👍

GREAT TOUR!!!!!!!! I love your rig so far. You made some personal touch changes that look good. It's overwhelming lol

Just found your channel. Very excited since I have had the same thoughts about vans. Plus the tanks are so small compared to a truck camper. Looking forward to seeing your experiences👍

You're on the cusp of living your backpacking and traveling dreams - enjoy! Be sure and be safe. I like your videos!

Such a heart felt episode. I love your channel.

I love what you've done. Nice work. Amazing woman.

So excited for you!! Congratulations!! Let the adventures begin!!

Fun stuff! There are some real advantages to a truck camper combo. Had a Lance camper for several years and used it mostly for work. Stay at the job during the week and then home for the weekends. Worked great for that. As you say, all the basics that make life pretty darned nice are there.

Great Job Catherine! Nice truck and awesome Lance Camper! I have a Lance Camper on my 96 Dodge 3500 Dually Cummins so pleased with both the truck and the camper!

I agree on the 4 wheel drive to trail heads, thank you.

She is beautiful, safe travel!

I just stumbled onto your videos a few minutes ago. A couple of years back I went out to a gold prospecters camp in Arizona for vacation in mi SUV. I had a tent and big air matress and was going to be there a week. The first night I tried to sleep in the tent but it wasn't a very good one and I was too cold to sleep. The next night I tried to sleep in the SUV but that was too small and uncomfortable. I ended up leaving after that. I've been thinking about retiring next year and moving from Missouri to someplace warm. My budget won't allow me to just pick up and move, so I've been thinking about buying a rig like yours to live in until I can buy a house in an area that I like. Your videos have given me a lot of information and inspiration, but it will still be a while before I can afford anything like that. I like and have subscribed to your KZfaq videos.

Your happy with it, is all that matters... Enjoy yourself have Fun!!

She is a really nice unit...nice truck camper also.

I like the camper and you did a great job making it yours awesome, I’m a Chevy man the Duramax should do you well, If you get to Texas let me know might try to meet up. Oh I won one of your Photos thanks again be careful out there 👍👍👍👍. Happy Trails.

Wow! You have a rig to be stoked about! Nice makeover. I had no idea a bathroom with shower could fit in there plus freezer and fridge . Rethinking options. Thank you for the tour. Happy trails and stay safe. Glad you met the two nice RVers!

Beautiful camper and truck, You have a ton of passion for life, very energetic. I have been on the road for 22 months and love it. 😀

Very Nice!! You got a steal deal!! LOVE IT!!

loved the David Bowie mention. Congrats on your new adventure.

Great job personalizing and beautifying your new home! And you have great taste in music :) I'm excited for you, Catherine. Cheers!

You should get an antenna for your tv. You can pick up lots of free channels in most places.

I just keep thinking be so careful and you might benefit by backing your truck so if a bear comes after you just jump in the truck and drive away” Quickly “ I’m sure you’ll have bear spray, and wasp spray can be a good weapon against people also!!

Nice looking rig. Just be sure to keep an eye on the weight you have over that SRW axle. The majority of the Lances are too heavy for a 1 ton single rear wheel axle and are much safer on a dual rear wheel axle. Please join one of the pickup camper groups and make sure that you are aware. Wish you the best with your new adventure.

I had a Lance truck camper and traveled the US Canada and Alaska I’ve sold that then bought a 35 foot travel trailer and traveled America again. I want to get the truck camper again because I liked having my house wherever my truck was also the best time of my life so far :) was in that camper! Loved that pic of the bear! Have fun safe travels! Peace

I definitely subscribed after the first video you shared. I think RV life is my next.mode of exploration in my already accomplished adventurous life. Your rig is awesome and has helped sway me away from my previous idea of van life in my Nature travels.❤ ✌

Make sure to get a nevada address.and double check the brake system on that Big Rig... Safe Travels

Looking good, and so is your rig🙃

You gotta love the freedom you have now!

You did good on your purchase, lance campers are built very well. And the duramax with Allison transmission is a great combination also. Your ready for Baja.

Dont need a 12v dvd player, just plug in to inverter

Pre DEF diesel, My envy. Lance, Totally Jealous. And that Grizzly picture... Totally.

You did a great job updating your rig. Now the adventure begins, look forward to seeing you progress in the lifestyle you have chosen.

I am so jealous. My wife and I are wanting to buy a truck camper and hit the road ourselves. Can't wait to show her this video. Take a look on KZfaq for RV life and you'll find that most campers are very nice people. Hope to see you on the road.

Nice rig. You might consider adding a backup camera,

You did a great job decorating and renovating

love what you did, and I would have never thought to do the cabinets below red, it looks so good with everything floor.looks excellent, 👍🤗👍🤗💖💖 happy trails💖👍

Great job decorating it. I can’t believe the truck can do it but great choice

Very Cool Rig! So proud for you Catherine. Follow your Stars!

Your video here was one of the most real and relatable videos ive yet seen on truck camper life. You didnt spend a homes worth of mortgage to do it, and its all very nice. I did something similar, i bought a 2006 F250 long bed supercab 4x4 that needed a new engine. total cost ended up around $8k when i was done with the truck. I then purchased a 1999 elkhorn camper with the exact layout as your camper for $2500. an old retired couple passed on, they stored it in a machine shop, so it was in really good condition, everything worked, the kids just didnt want to deal with it, i bought it in Minnesota during the winter which made getting it home an experience... but for under $11k i got my setup. Thanks for showing us you dont need to spend $80k to do this. be safe, wish you the best.

You are so uplifting, you've done a lot to make that truck camper your own. Functional and cozy. I'm all about wanting that toilet and shower too. You look so happy. This is my first time watching your videos and I liked and subscribed. Happy camping hiking or whatever the roads find for you to enjoy. I have a permanent spinal injury. So I'm looking forward to watching your future videos and living vicariously through you. Be safe, have JOY!!❤🌻❤

You did a nice job decorating and making it your space nice and cozy.

Nice Camper. I hope to be purchasing myself in soon! Thanks for sharing 😎

I’m doing the same exact thing, but am going this route, because I will be always pulling a boat. I will keep one small home in the North Carolina mountains and maybe one in Louisiana. If you ever come to New Orleans or Baton Rouge, please look me up. You did a great job with the camper. The only variable that I have to consider, is the ability to recharge 4 100 amp/hour Lithium batteries on my boat, at night.

Front and back sway bars and air suspensions is something to consider... budget allowing.

Catherine, You made a move not many people have the guts or mindset to do. My wife and I lived in our van for 4 years and saved over $90,000.00. We purchased a Class C motor home from Cruise America with low mileage. and never looked back. No more paying high rent, dealing with ax hole landlords and tenants. You might see us on the road. Look for the " Retires".

Very nice rig. I hope you get to enjoy it for years. I try to believe most of the people in the world are good. It is nice to help someone and meet a new friend. I look at it as what if it was my parent, grandparent or kid that needed a hand, I would want someone to step up and help them so I do it when ever I can.

Absolutely perfect Catherine. Making it home is important, my first van was very homely with little facilities. My second was a full RV with everything including central heating. I preferred my first old rust bucket. Lol. Although I don’t go full time even a month can have an emotional wrench but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Keep busy, have a routine and don’t be afraid to ask/talk to people. The positive energy you put out will come straight back to you.🙏 Now go explore, you lucky thing.:-) Mike

I love your camper and want exactly what you have here in the Uk. We have been looking at clip on campers... a lot. We love them too ...for many reasons and one is you do not have to take your camper everywhere you go. You can pitch it somewhere whilst investigating the area,...best of both worlds.

Hello Catherine, thank you for sharing your fine video. I like your new home. It is a really nice set up. Please keep your viewers and subscribers informed as to your plans for the year. Take care, be safe and always have fun out there. 🤗

Excellent rig, perfect sit-up Catherine

There is a woman who was interviewed by Bob Wells in Oct, 2016 . She has a Lance and diesel truck. She also has a wonderful personality,beautiful smile and similar likes as far as solo hiking. You may have seen her interview. If not then it's always fun to see other similar rigs.

Nice! What impressed me is that you got the right sized truck for your camper. It sits pretty straight & level. A lot of people overload their suspensions & their rigs become difficult or unsafe to handle. Anyway, for future upgrades consider installing a maxx-air fan & one of those affordable diesel heaters. They use very little fuel & you won't get the condensation that propane heaters generate. Plus they're safe in regards to fumes as the exhaust & combustion is external & isolated from the inside of the cabin.

Really like that setup. Love that truck. That duramax probably has the Allison transmission which is a strong combo. You really have done a great job picking out the truck and camper. Looks awesome together. Congratulations. Look forward to seeing your adventures while I am serving out my sentence in my corporate toxic job so my wife and I can be free some day. Stay safe out there.

You did a fantastic job making the RV into a home, I like it.

~~~ My you have a wonderful rig. It looks like everything a person would want. I like to say I'm so happy for you. Your sound and picture was coming in just fine. ,,,,GOD'S JOY to you my new friend. I am Dave in the northern mountains of lovely GEORGIA.

Hi from Ohio. Your home is beautiful. I'm so happy for you. Thanks for taking us on your new journey. I can't wait to see the new adventures. God bless.

Looking forward to the Alaska journey!

Beautiful home on wheels. Happy travels and adventures.

Great choice of music for your first stereo test, and great work on your new home!

Have a fun adventure in your in your new home/rig. We have a 2003 Lance 1010 camper on our 2001 F350. Many fun times! Happy trails1

great rig all you need Looking forward to the rest of your videos