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@usa91787 15 күн бұрын
The only one that is a real "con" is the fact Iowa is as close as they get to me. The heat of windows is solved by reflectix, lowering shades positioning the camper properly like you're doing really negates that. Otherwise, high quality, handbuilt smaller numbers of production are hardly cons.
@patricksquires77 17 күн бұрын
Great Vid. Definitely a topic for the commenters 😂
@jimcornelius8965 21 күн бұрын
Buy the best get a titanium,or northwood north fork both made by the same company.Would not buy any other brand made in Oregon family owned.Heavy for a reason quality!
@michaelphillips3158 26 күн бұрын
1500 f150 etc will tow it also. You have to set the truck up for it. But like I said previously liberals just don’t get it. 😂
@michaelphillips3158 26 күн бұрын
Liberals just don’t get it. 😂. You just can’t fix stupid. You know it’s heavy but you buy it anyway and then bitch about it. When other live under bridges and worse. WTF.
@michaelphillips3158 26 күн бұрын
Every brand out there has their flaws. If people don’t like it or whatever don’t buy it. It’s simple. Don’t buy shit and then complain about it. 😂
@s-c.. 27 күн бұрын
Hi Ellen. It’s been a while since I’ve checked out your videos, mostly because I haven’t been in a travelling headspace these last however many months plus it turns out I subscribed before I realised that “personalised” notifications don’t mean much! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I think about you from time to time because I’m so impressed by your courage to get out there alone & share your experiences with the world, even though your channel doesn’t get the views it deserves. It took me a while to see this video so I hope homeowner life’s working out well for you. By the way, I was wondering if after your year of getting around with your rv, do you think that sacrificing space & comfort for the convenience & manoeuvrability of vanlife might’ve been a better fit for you? Hard to know, I guess. Anyway, best of luck from Sue in Australia : )
@boldlysheroams 18 күн бұрын
Sue! Thank you for all your sweet words! I honestly don't think a van would've been a better fit. I feel like with a van you're moving even more than you would in a trailer. Granted, it's easier to pick up and go, but man all those little decisions every day was a lot and what made this lifestyle so exhausting for me. With that being said, sitting here being stationary for a little over half a year, I'm thinking a van would be a really good thing to have for trips now. I did end up selling my truck because it was just too expensive to not be using every day, so now if I want to go camping with my trailer I have to rent a truck. Which is still way cheaper than owning a truck year-round, but it's not as easy to get out any time I want to. Sending the warmest wishes from the US!
@s-c.. 15 күн бұрын
@@boldlysheroams The decisions! I hear you on that! It does beat having to book ahead & making sure you get there every night though, for me. Vans are probably a little more tricky with a flock of cats too, so there’s that : ) Give them all a cuddle for me, all the best 🙂
@robinswebmail 28 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing a little part of your life with us, and thank you for sharing your beautiful kitties! I have 2 cats and I'm currently looking into giving up pretty much everything I own to buy an RV and travel around the world. I have to admit I've been nervous about traveling with 2 kitties, but it seems like there are a LOT of solo women that do, so it's been encouraging to see that I wouldn't be the only one! Best wishes to you and your fur babies!! 💜
@billkraemer4710 28 күн бұрын
If the tongue weight exceeds 300 lbs then I’d go with. 3/4 ton, otherwise a well equipped 1/2 ton could do the job. It is towing, not driving a sports car.
@lenneakernaz4775 29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest sharing. I am considering this lifestyle when i retire in a couple years. The troubles you shared i can totally relate to myself so this gives me lots to think about and be prepared for.
@mikemoskowitz9878 Ай бұрын
I agree that solo dispersed camping is hard for long periods. I enjoy your channel and love the trailer!
@tray8411 Ай бұрын
First time I've ever heard a con on well built trailers!!
@MsQ275 Ай бұрын
I'm super confused by any of her cons... maybe she should have gotten a Grand Design and stayed in Kansas??
@womacko Ай бұрын
Isn't the urin in your gray water tank producing a smell, that comes out the sinks? How do you prevent that?
@boldlysheroams Ай бұрын
It doesn't! I couldn't tell you the exact reason why, but I know even if I had kept the urine bucket on the front, the smell wouldn't come out as long as the lid is closed. It's designed like that so no urine smell escapes. But for mine, I never had any smell coming up from the gray tank!
@ziaali5264 2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@pamelako3082 2 ай бұрын
I wish I met you 10 years ago but you wouldn't have been out there...lol I'm 66 and you make me want to go go go. But I don't have a job to have that freedom 😢😢 So I am going to live full time stationary ugh. But love your videos!!!
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hopefully you are able to find something that gets you out there, like a simpler set-up or van. I 1000% believe you still got it in you to go for it, even if it's not full-time :)
@bratabtiajar 2 ай бұрын
Are they still doing that 40 acres and a mule thing?
@Bendliving 2 ай бұрын
I towed a 6500 lb GVW trailer with a F-150 for over 6 years. 3/4ton is more stout, which is what I did and does make a difference pulling up in the Cascade Mountains
@2Cubs2Cases 2 ай бұрын
Great information. Thinking about your wood stove. A piece of 1/8 inch mild steel plate the size you need would work as a hearth in front of your stove. It could be removable or on a hinge in front of the stove to be flipped down when not in use. I have seen these small stoves in sailboats as well. They work well.
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
That is so smart- thank you so much!
@elizabethweisman3145 2 ай бұрын
I just found your channel and what a bittersweet moment as you transition to life off the road. I wish I had been able to watch it all in real time, but can't wait to watch all your videos now regardless. im glad to hear you ar keeping your RV and that you can have options moving forward. one idea we have had is to just go from place to place til we find the place we want our home to be. that's such a hard thing to figure out without actually spending time in places...did you ever feel unsafe solo? though not solo we are a queer couple (with a kid) and I wonder about safety. thank you so much and wishing you the best in your new home!
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you found me!! I had that same idea of going place to place to find where I wanted to be and it’s really a great way to explore and see what you do and don’t like. I don’t remember a time feeling unsafe but I put a lot of time into researching where I was going to stay so I knew it was a good spot. For example, I wouldn’t go anywhere that someone hadn’t stayed before and I’d always check apps like Campendium and the Dyrt to see what others had to say about the area. There was one spot I think in Arizona that all the reviews were mentioning how unsafe they felt so that was an easy one to say no to. I hate to say this because you’re not the problem, other people are, but I’d be wary of some places as a queer couple. I heard some people in Idaho getting threatened, so again, just lean on those reviews and maybe in those places where you’re unsure of other people (again, screw them) stick to staying in spots where other people are staying that have good reviews. I hope you and your family have the BEST adventures! You’re going to have an amazing time!!!
@burly636 3 ай бұрын
Do you worry about your cat in the cab of the truck being loose? If it got scared, it would go under your feet or something. Even though I did not want any more cats, I did save some litters of a mama cat the last 2 and a half years that lived outside my house. And I wouldn’t let anybody take a kitten loose in their car. It makes me sad thinking about that mom now, she disappeared. I knew she wasn’t gonna make it if she kept having kittens but PAWS were rude and they wouldn’t help me fix this cat.. it wasn’t my cat, but I fed her and found homes for her babies. The ones that lived. So this has nothing to do with RV, I know. But, please people don’t give money to PAWS if you’re a cat lover. I like them, but I’m not going to let them die. That’s how my son got two cats from her 1st litter. I got off on a rant there didn’t I?
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
That’s valuable information, though, so rant justified! Thankfully my cats just behaved really well. One of them I was wary of so the first time I let him loose in the cab (he had been in a carrier up until that point) I had my mom riding passenger so she could monitor him and he did so well I never cooped him up again. I got lucky with my babies and they just fell asleep in the backseat or on my lap!
@burly636 3 ай бұрын
I just watched a video showing your RV and your three cats. You’re not gonna give it up altogether I hope. You’re right you did try it and that would be hard. Part time is good. I couldn’t live full-time like this unless I had to and I had a camper van. I have an 89 Toyota dolphin. I just bought 2 1/2 weeks ago. It’s 20 ft. It’s in good shape. Had some work done to it in 2006 on the inside and the engine, but it’s still an RV and I don’t know exactly where I can go and park.
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
I love those Toyota dolphins!!! They are so cool! You can park that thing anywhere, especially on public lands, if it’s able to be self-sufficient! Thankfully I’m not giving up on RVing 🙂 I have a trip planned for later this month, but for the foreseeable future it’ll just be trips here and there.
@burly636 3 ай бұрын
I couldn’t imagine being in an RV with three cats. You really must like cats. It’s the cat box that give me problems. My son‘s got two cats, but they go outside. Love the woodstove. Looks like it is installed securely. Cute home young lady. My husband died five years ago., since then all five of our dogs and our two cats. That’s when I decided no more cats. But I just bought a 1989 Toyota dolphin. I’m nervous and I’ve must change some things that I can deal with it. I’m older and I wear a leg brace. I do have a dog a little Morkie named Bella. It turns out Ware. It’s too hard for me. I can always sell it. But I’m looking forward to doing the interior because I’m an artist fabric artist, and it’s gonna be a bark cloth heaven. I’ve been collecting bark cloth and new old stock bark cloth era fabrics for over a decade. Maybe I’m looking forward to decorating it more than going out in it. But that’s just nerves.
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Oh man the inside of your RV is going to be so cool! Are you going to do anything special for your puppies in there? Clearly I’m a crazy cat lady and did a few things just for my cats in mine 🙂 Normal clay cat litter is AWFUL. I use wood pellets and I will never, ever go back. I don’t have that typical cat litter stink that owners who use clay litter have. Mine just smells like wood and sawdust!
@seanconradfishing 3 ай бұрын
Is there a smell to it? when you're using the restroom and the waste is below you like that, can you smell it or does the vent tube remove that?
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Great question! The vent tube removes the smell! The only time I could smell something was if I was outside near where the vent pushed air out and I had just recently used the toilet. Besides that, zero smell
@molynn5244 3 ай бұрын
Good luck on your new adventures! And thank you for all the inspiration. This was a dream I didn't think I could do on my own, until I stumbled upon your channel.
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And what a compliment!! You are totally capable and can absolutely do this!!!
@danman5857 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like most of the cons you list are pros, if you were to have properly done as much research as possible. I think Outdoor RV is in the top few of RVs I would buy because of what they bring in features.
@chrisakans 3 ай бұрын
Ugh. So honest! Appreciate you! I’m full timing in a permanent spot. It’s still borderline decision fatigue. Community is hard too, even staying still. I still appreciate being able to “roam”. Digital nomad here 🙌 What’s your next project?
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
Oooh that’s smart being in a permanent spot. Do you plan to do that for long? Next project is the house I bought!! I’ve been spending way too much money on it doing vanity projects that definitely didn’t need to be done so soon, but I couldn’t help myself, so my travel budget is limited this year but I still have 2 RV trips planned so far!
@chrisakans 2 ай бұрын
@@boldlysheroams we’re like bassackwards from each other! I sold my house to buy the rig I wanted. I’ve been doing it almost a year. Loving it 😊 Need to make it to 2 for the finances to make sense. Now I “camp” using a truck bed canopy I converted.
@cphillips3857 3 ай бұрын
Excellent. This has helped me a lot!
@boldlysheroams 2 ай бұрын
I’m so glad to have been able to help!! Thank you for watching!
@cphillips3857 3 ай бұрын
Excellent. This has helped me a lot!
@johnnorvaisas 3 ай бұрын
Solid build
@boldlysheroams 3 ай бұрын
It really is a great trailer! Thank you for watching!
@pamelaemryes1581 3 ай бұрын
Good info. Probably going with a different type.
@boldlysheroams 3 ай бұрын
Happy I could give some insight into this one! Thanks for watching :)
@TheZuckertron 3 ай бұрын
How did you end up finding or creating a vent hole?
@boldlysheroams 3 ай бұрын
I cut a hole in the wall of my trailer! It was terrifying because you couldn't go back, but the toilet is still working great for me and I have no regrets!
@Kane_b_s_The_Purge 3 ай бұрын
That is Gorgeous! Wish u had some rapids !
@boldlysheroams 3 ай бұрын
It was SUUUUPPPER choppy on the 45 min paddle to this section, so once I got here I was relived to get the calm :)
@Kane_b_s_The_Purge 3 ай бұрын
LOVE IT@!!
@boldlysheroams 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! And thank you for watching!!
@diann546 4 ай бұрын
Outdoors RV will probably be my next trailer. I just wish they would stop using Schwintek on their slides. They still fail on Outdoors RV's too! Also, get rid of the carpet in the slides. They are so well built in every other way.
@boldlysheroams 4 ай бұрын
I completely agree. Thankfully, I don't have a slide so I don't have to deal with that issue. But still for how much the Scwinteks fail, they shouldn't keep using them! Thanks for watching!!
@frontiermusings Ай бұрын
Schwintek fixed the slide problem. They went back to using metal rollers instead of plastic. Nothing wrong with carpet in the slide. These are bomber RVs. Solid construction.
@doctorkayak 4 ай бұрын
Ugh!
@rossej56 4 ай бұрын
I would suggest replacing those sheer type shades with a higher quality shade and that will greatly reduce the heat issue during the summer.
@boldlysheroams 4 ай бұрын
A really good idea! I did make reflectix this past summer and velcro'ed them to the windows during the day. it made a big difference!
@MattAK 4 ай бұрын
I found your channel today while looking up stuff about living in an ORV for a year or two. I also made a huge life change last year by moving to Alaska and had to flip my life upside down again when that ended up not working out. But like you I don't regret the attempt, and I learned more about what I want and need. I was a commercial bus driver for a long time and miss the road and constant travel but also as an introvert I appreciate having a home base to go back to and recharge. Hopefully you can find that balance you want! I plan to buy my own land as a home base near friends in AK but still be able to go exploring when I want to.
@boldlysheroams 4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you found me! Good on you for giving Alaska a try, I'm really happy you don't regret it. I am right with you with being an introvert and having a home base to go back home and recharge. I'm looking to do a few week long trips this year, but hoping to eventually do month long trips. I hope you are able to get some great land!
@Brinaweenahwoo 4 ай бұрын
It's so nice to hear that I'm not the only person who doesn't use microwaves. I use mine to melt butter, too! If I full time, no microwave for me!
@boldlysheroams 4 ай бұрын
Yesss!!! High five to you, my friend!
@renelc30 4 ай бұрын
Great job, outstanding
@amberwentwhere 5 ай бұрын
My sister got on the road a few months ago and she's struggling with meeting ppl too. Too bad you guys couldn't caravan together!
@boldlysheroams 5 ай бұрын
Aw man, that would've been great! I hope your sister is having an amazing time, though!
@lindaseymour2570 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@boldlysheroams 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
@Elizabeth-rq1vi 5 ай бұрын
It better to try than not try. You will never regret hitting the road full time and you’ll never (or should) regret stopping, there’s still stuff waiting to be seen (Canada) and you have a place to rest yourself and reconnect with those you love to be with! You’re still young so for this season, you’re resting. Enjoy your journey!
@boldlysheroams 5 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for the kind words! I completely agree, I was so glad I did it and I’ll never regret it. And I know I’ll do it again someday ☺️ Thank you for watching!
@Elizabeth-rq1vi 5 ай бұрын
We just bought a practically brand new 8yo Glacier Peak 5th wheel and we’re excited to start using it full time in April! We will pick it up late March 💃. It’ll be nice to know we could go over some rough roads and not have to glue it back together afterwards! You’re right about finding a used one, we live in Alberta & they are not a common rv in the used rv lots or even privately. And that’s not just 5th wheels but also Travel Trailers.
@boldlysheroams 5 ай бұрын
Welcome to the ORV family!!! Man, those glacier peaks are so nice, I’m so excited for you and your upcoming adventures with it!
@MMOverlandAdventures 6 ай бұрын
My ORV is made like CRAP! 2022 260RLS Titanium Blackstone allegedly top of the line. NEVER AGAIN !
@frontiermusings Ай бұрын
But you don’t say why.
@MsQ275 Ай бұрын
Buying anything, and I mean any product, built between late 2020 until 2023, is just a bad choice. It's the pandemic and supply chain that ruined everything.
@JohnSmith-xi2oq 6 ай бұрын
Northwood arctic fox. Orv is built by folks that learned rv building from northwood. Af all the way
@blatzcole8177 6 ай бұрын
can buy at a dealer in PA
@boldlysheroams 6 ай бұрын
Yes!! They're making their way out East! Love to see it!
@fnuclone1229 6 ай бұрын
Just stayed here last week and got sick, but it was worth it. Ajo rules!
@boldlysheroams 6 ай бұрын
Ah! Sorry you got sick, but glad it was worth it :)
@isabelpaterson7092 6 ай бұрын
Hi, Just wanted to know. Our toilet doesn't have an agitator or separates the liquid. I have been putting coffee grinds and hemp in. But it is very smelly and I have noticed little flies. What should I do.
@boldlysheroams 6 ай бұрын
Hi! You don't need an agitator but you do need to separate the liquids. If the liquids and solids mix, it's not really compost anymore- it's toxic waste (kept separately they are not toxic, but when they mix they are). Also, make sure your solids are able to dry out with some kind of vent and/or fan to outside. I've never heard of hemp and coffee grinds being a compost option. The two most common for toilets are peat moss and coconut coir. I love using coconut coir! Hope that helps!
@lashandayoung3663 7 ай бұрын
❤ New Sub....love your content 😊 you go girl!
@boldlysheroams 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!!!
@NYCIRL 7 ай бұрын
Hope to see you out there in the future, stay well.
@boldlysheroams 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!