Camping with the GO'Neils: Episode One

We bought ourselves a SylvanSport GO Camper!
This first episode of our new adventure is our first adventure/shakedown cruise in our new GO!
Our GO was made by SylvanSport - a locally owned and operated company only a few miles from our home near Brevard, NC.
We pull our GO with an all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV so no gas needed!
We try our best to charge our EV at charging stations (EVSE) that receive their power from renewable sources. We cook our food using renewable-powered stoves.
We are doing our best to reduce our carbon footprint and live and lead by example.
Our motto:
Do good things for yourself, do good things for each other, do good things for your family and friends, do good things for your community, do good things for the environment that supports us all. If it is not a good thing - do not do it.
Do good things.
THANK YOU SylvanSport, the Hudsons, Ash Grove, and Bob Harris for making this possible.
Below are links and descriptions to items seen in this video - many are from Amazon:
When you shop Amazon please use Amazon Smile and support Earthshine Nature Programs with your purchases - why not, it's free - and it is a good thing :-)
Sylvan Sport GO: www.sylvansport.com
GoSun Stove, Chill cooler, and more: www.gosun.co/
BioLite camp stove: www.bioliteenergy.com
Bath Mat for Luxury Shower - Non-Slip Bamboo Sturdy Water Proof Bathroom Carpet for Indoor or Outdoor Use
Jerry Can: www.buylci.com/water-can-5-gallon-olive-drab.html
Bucket Heater: Gesail 1500W Electric Immersion Heater, UL-Listed Bucket Water Heater with 304 Stainless-steel Guard, Submersible Bucket Heater with Thermostat and Auto Shutoff, Heats 5 Gallons Water in Minutes
12-volt water heating element: mwands.com/9-3...
Bulkhead for above element: mwands.com/bul...
12V Cigarette Lighter Extension Cord 16AWG 12Ft Heavy Duty Pure Copper Cable Fused Auto DC Power Plug 12 24 Volt for Car Tire Inflator Cleaner Male Female Socket Adapter
Bayite BYT-7A006 DC 12V Solar Hot Water Heater Circulation Pump Low Noise 3M Discharge Head 2.1GPM
Hand Primer Pump Bulb: Automotive-leader 6mm 1/4" Rubber Fuel Transfer Vacuum Fuel Line Hand Primer Pump Bulb Type Black Bulb Type for Marine Boat Accessories Pump Bulb All Fuels
Tire Inflator: Bell Automotive 22-1-33000-8 BellAire 3000 Emergency Tire Inflator
AC to DC Converter, 15A/110Vto12V DC/180W/8.25FT, Car Cigarette Lighter Socket AC/DC Power Supply Adapter Transformer for Inflator, Car Refrigerator, and Other Car Devices
12V/24V Fixed Thread Cigarette Lighter Socket Extension Cable with Perforated Terminal, Direct Battery Type, car Cigarette Lighter Adapter. 14AWG 20A Heavy Duty Cable 10FT
Showerhead: HotelSpa Designer White/Chrome-Face Spiral Handheld w/Patented ON/OFF Pause Switch
Shower hose extension: HOMEIDEAS 118-Inch(3m) Shower Hose 304 Stainless Steel Extra Long Shower Hose Replacement Handheld Shower Head Hose Extension
Pressure Relief Valve: Control Devices ST Series Brass ASME Safety Valve, 60 psi Set Pressure, 1/4" Male NPT
Foldable Baby Dog Pet Bath Swimming Pool, Hard Plastic Kiddie Collapsible Dog Pet Pool Bathing Tub, Portable Pet Bath Tub Pool for Indoor & Outdoor Kids Pets Dogs Cats, 48" x 12"
Water Spigot: WADEO Brass Rain Barrel Quarter Turn Ball Valve Spigot with Bulkhead Fitting
Valve Stem: VTR TR-500B 2" Commercial Valve Stem with 23 Degree Bend
Shower Stall: Leader Accessories Pop Up Shower Tent Dressing Changing Tent Pod Toilet Tent 4' x 4' x 78"(H) Big Size (Blue)
Portable Ceiling Fan Mini USB Tent Fans for Camping, Outdoor Hanging Gazebo Tents Ceiling Canopy Fan DC 5V Compatible Battery Power
Camping Fan with LED Lights, Portable Solar Tent Fan with Hanging Hook, Rechargeable Battery Operated USB Desk Fan for Camping, Home & Office(40 Hours Max Working Time)
Trailer Hitch Assembly for Chevy Bolt EV: www.etrailer.c...
Brake Light wiring kit: Tekonsha 119148 ModuLite HD Protector Trailer Light Power Module Kit
Music by Matt Piper
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[@evpluglife9886]

I love that you are using a Bolt to tow. That is exactly what I was look to tow this trailer with.

[@joeluevano9366]

I'm really impressed with your DIY showering system. That is awesome!

[@PistolPete971]

That USB Powered ceiling fan is awesome!

[@pobo6113]

From the first time y saw the sylvan go pro I have wanted one. I am very close to seeing that dream. I look forward to following your adventures. Hopefully I will learn more about all your cool hooks. Especially your shower 👍

[@nicoalberryman1975]

Great overview! Looking at a Go purchase this year. Loved your review during the downpour. Thanks!

[@aliceinchainz3003]

i just might have to buy one of these...i love it

[@tfcooks]

I like the music.

[@enigmaticdolphin2155]

Funny, my first time ever using my Go, there was a very intense storm. Even with one of the stabilizers stuck closed, the Go held up fantastically!

[@snakesteve68]

Yes, they are very well engineered.

[@kendrakrouskopsmith]

We love our Go. We've taken it from Ohio to Yellowstone, and just recently to L.A. via the Grand Canyon. Subscribed so I can hopefully see more of your Go adventures!

[@CathyRose525]

Using the dog bath is brilliant!

[@ukjjs1]

Great video you guys

[@BWT599]

Pretty cool, I have the Go Sun Fusion like yours and the biolite. I bought the shower stand for the Go Sun but haven't used it yet. I have been using the Geyser System for sponge "showers" heated by either the Go Sun 244 12 volt battery or a jetboil for 2 to 1 cold /hot to have a hot shower (2 x Nalgeen cold, 1 x 32 oz Jetboil hot water). I've been super impressed with the Geyser System as it only needs 3.7 litres of water.

[@tfcooks]

Have you considered a recirculating shower setup? Fill the doggy bath with hot water, pump the water back out of the doggy bath to the shower head add a particulate filter + charcoal filter and you get nice long showers with minimum water use. 3 gal. each and you still get 10-15 min showers (as long as the water stays warm).

[@snakesteve68]

That is an outstanding idea!! Thank you!

[@JDRcity]

Just found your channel, looking forward to more videos. I do hope that in future videos you decided to cut out the background music after the first minute or two. Having it play as long as it did here was pretty distracting. But this was very informative, thanks for posting!

[@720buster]

never travel without my Totoro and Catbus!

[@bugsea54]

wow I have a Chevy volt and thinking of getting the trailer. What an inexpensive way to go on trips.

[@bluemax_overland]

Hi there. Watched your video today and enjoyed it. Do you happen to have a link for the ceiling fan you use? Thanks

[@snakesteve68]

Thanks! Yes, just search Amazon for "Portable Ceiling Fan Mini USB Tent Fans for Camping, Outdoor Hanging Gazebo Tents Ceiling Canopy Fan DC 5V Compatible Battery Power" Brand: SKYRI

[@sonyacurti]

I'm interested in the go because I have a honda crv and it would be perfect!

[@DustinBatchelor]

I'm thinking of picking up a used 2018 SylvanSport Go. I have a 2017 Bolt that I already use to tow a utility trailer for yard waste, etc. How do you find towing this with your Bolt?

[@snakesteve68]

So far we love it! When towing you can "feel" it back there but the car does not struggle at all - but since we live in the mountains we take a range hit going uphill but gain loads of regen on the downhill. We also get lots of questions - it is so much fun! Just be sure you keep the loads as light as possible (we have towed up to 1300 lbs including the Go) and use big fender washers under the nuts when mounting your receiver hitch to the Bolt.

[@cartoonventuresCOM]

I have a 2019 Bolt and also tow a Go, no problems whatsoever other than a small hit to range.

[@HaddaClu]

I want a GO, but even the used ones on the market are out of my price range; being the same price if not more than new tent trailers from other manufacturers.

[@aprilelke3417]

Hello!! I'm considering the Sylvan Go. How do you like it now that you've had more time? How does it hold up through the rain? Does it leak if you touch the side while raining?

[@snakesteve68]

We have camped in it about 6 times - we still love it! We have only camped in it twice in the rain and so far it is super solid and no leaks at all. GO for it!

[@cheezydork]

We have a Bolt and are considering a SylvanSport Go. We’ve never towed anything before. How difficult is it to tow, considering the Bolt isn’t rated for towing?

[@snakesteve68]

When towing you can "feel" it back there but the car does not struggle at all - but since we live in the mountains we take a range hit going uphill but gain loads of regen on the downhill. Just be sure you keep the loads as light as possible (we have towed up to 1300 lbs including the Go) and use big fender washers under the nuts when mounting your receiver hitch to the car. We used an e-trailer 2" receiver hitch custom made for the Bolt EV.

[@luluwinke6581]

so as long as the rain is not, cold, we are lovin it!!!! GB 2020

[@sonyacurti]

Just wondering what the "bolt" is that everyone is posting about??

[@billgrey]

Chevy's electric vehicle!

[@ednapuckett1042]

Do you cart your gear on the Go or in the car?

[@snakesteve68]

Mostly in the Go but we always have some of our gear in or on the car as well.

[@januscidade-powerfish]

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[@garysauheaver8737]

Nice set up. Too bad I can't to all that with a motorcycle.

[@garysauheaver8737]

Too bad I can't tow