Moving into an Off-Grid Trailer with a Baby

[@chrisp7652]

2016 is way better than anything built during and after c0vid. Nice home. So happy for you all!

[@FnAVanLife]

Totally agreed buddy.

[@shellybreaux7633]

Long time RV owner here. Most tank indicators don’t read correctly. You’ll know when the gray tank is full when sink/shower won’t drain. Black is same. We have found that doing a good flush/ fill /flush works well with black tank. Liquify is a great brand black tank chem.

[@rootsiesworld]

Ontario girl here living and learning in my new 5th wheel. Agree that the indicators don't always work. I flush weekly, start with black them grey. Make sure to put in lots of water in the tank after you dump and follow it up with some liquid or powder cleaner/cleaner. I use TPX. Best of luck with it all. Lots of folks here to help.

[@FnAVanLife]

man how silly is that! We just had our grey water full today and it's not a big deal but the black.... definitely would be nice to be able to keep an eye on that!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@brucemarcoux790]

You shouldn't have to worry about antifreeze in your fresh tank or water heater. If it wad done correctly when you winterize it, both are bypassed. It's just the lines that get the pink antifreeze and it's also non toxic. Blowing out your lines for winterizing is an option, but as a fellow Canadian, I recommend using the antifreeze. Any trapped water can burst the plastic lines.

[@FnAVanLife]

Heard that. That is what the previous owners did.

[@6789olds]

Hook up a noco genius 10 to the battery then plug it in to a trailer outlet set it to lithium

[@FnAVanLife]

I'll have to look into this.

[@aquariusrizing]

Ya'll are delightful! Especially your baby. I found myself grinning at her- as if she were grinning at me! Congratulations on your new space!

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much!! She really is so sweet. 😍 I'm glad she makes you smile like she does for us. 🥰

[@chrisp7652]

Everly is so adorable. Makes me miss my babies! When she looked into the camera and then, up at you, my smile hurt.

[@FnAVanLife]

Awww that is amazing 🥰😊 she is a star 🌟

[@janice2532]

There are some cute babies on KZbin....But for me, yours is top 3 cutest KZbin babies!!

[@jordangloss]

You did not fail. You moved forward. A lot forward! :). You rock!

[@FnAVanLife]

Totally agree. 🤙

[@pebblesdd4947]

The showers make it official! What a beautiful spot of home you are creating for Everly and Paco. Happy for you!

[@FnAVanLife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Sunday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you all amazing supporter

[@pllennox]

You two are a great team!💜💜

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much. We try very hard to always help each other out.

[@jenniferdavis8088]

If your not sure if the blackwater tank is full or not turn water off then use a flashlight to look down thru the toilet to see how full it is , i also do this when dumping my black tank to make sure the water is clear in the bottom of the tank , your grey water will stink just as bad as your black tank if you keep food from going down it will help

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you, Jennifer. Great tip. We do have two black tanks, so I'm not sure how that works. I think one spills over to the other.

[@Bigcat624]

Nothing is perfect, you guys did amazing one day at a time. Now that you are in the RV you will see what works and what doesn’t, and what you want to change or add. Good job and little momma is loving it.

[@FnAVanLife]

Totally. Thank you for the reminder and the kind words. 😊 🥰

[@jenniferdavis8088]

Get Everley use to a box fan it will help all 4 of my kids sleep with one running but if the camper air conditioner is running that will do the same thing

[@FnAVanLife]

Yeah, it is, but right now, we have to run a generator until I can get all the equipment to run it off solar. In the meantime, we have a fan that we can charge, and it's like a box fan. That runs all night for her.

[@susantosi695]

It is a nice big home. Enjoy all that space. PS…love you 4…

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much.

[@odettec1]

CONGRATULATIONS GUY'S ~ We wish you all the very best!

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much. 💓

[@sharonoldham4374]

Great video. Enjoyed from start to finish. Loving the new home. Frank your a jewel, hard working always thinking of your family. You and Alex make such a good team. 😊

[@FnAVanLife]

Thanks 👍. I appreciate the love. I work hard for my ladies. 🥰

[@kathyhays9819]

You three are going to enjoy your new space.

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you 🥰

[@CaptainG-xs3yo]

Moving right along 👍

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you

[@tonialorick9884]

I can’t wait to see what it looks like on the inside of your new home

[@FnAVanLife]

Heck yeah!

[@Laura1221]

I know you’ll be much more comfortable in your own space. Video cut off. I’m guessing u ran out of propane. You’ll learn as u go. Love the trailer. Good room for baby girl to move about. And she’s almost walking!

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you Laura. You will see next week. 😊

[@brigidholland5571]

From what I hear, tank indicator lights often fail. Ours is hit and miss. We've just gotten to know when our tanks are getting full. One of the many challenges of trailer living🙂But it is worth every minute. I love your attitude! Always positive.

[@FnAVanLife]

Thanks for the info. Good to know. I might try to fix it anyway. I think those wires are normally pretty small and fall apart easily, and that might be why they fail so often or just rust or something from being in moisture all the time.

[@brigidholland5571]

@@FnAVanLife OH,we might check it out! Thanks.

[@sueholt4266]

Baby looks like mommy!

[@mike123abc]

Nice to be in your own place again! You will have a lot of content creation opportunities fixing up the RV. Now we have the race to fix it up before the mentioned 5 weeks until you have to move.

[@FnAVanLife]

Oh yeah. Thanks 😁 😊 way more to come on this trailer.

[@stevewoods8116]

You absolutely have to do a "If the camper is rocking" video!!!! 😅😂😊

[@FnAVanLife]

She doesn't rock.... we've got stabilizers now lol JK she still rocks hahah

[@morsegrad88]

Great job F&A! Frankie is the man! You should consider a generator box, secure, quieter, out of the weather, then you can run it longer if needed.

[@FnAVanLife]

Thanks for the tips! Great idea.

[@cliffmandelt]

No thats camper anti freez go to the home depot and get some inline watter filters for your hose coming in from your water hose and dont for get the baby we all love her.

[@Christina0623]

I love this for you guys! Just having that space has to be a game changer. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@FnAVanLife]

It totally is so far. We feel way more relaxed. 🙏

[@mrsfox683]

What an adventure! Love watching you vids! 💚

[@FnAVanLife]

Glad you like them!

[@olgabombard6277]

Alex and Frankie im so happy for you. Your RV looks super nice, and your land looks great!

[@FnAVanLife]

Thanks so much!

[@tinaeldridge3802]

Your new home looks amazing, just look at all that room Two poo's Paco looks happy with his new home too. I hope you many happy years in this new home before you start thinking of a new build, or if you do go ahead with a new build you have a fantastic home to live in in the process. Everly is looking amazingly happy and growing so fast, she must be ready to be walking around on her own soon and then she'll be into everthing, enjoy carrying her around while you can. Sending you all big hugs & extra squidge for Paco. Hugs UK

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much Tina!!! Two poos Paco 🤣 we hope for lots of joy here too. We are loving it so far!! Everly is almost 1!! We can't believe it 🥰 she is definitely into everything lol lots of love! Ps. We are coming to the UK next week!!!!

[@tlcinva67]

New subscriber here, and I feel like I picked the perfect time as you move into your new home. Can’t wait for more great content! And hopefully more of your sweet puppy. 😊❤

[@susanlewis1875]

How sweet! Use it in good health! And now Everly thinks a camera is something you talk to. 💕❤🧡💙💜♥

[@FnAVanLife]

Hahaha, she is going to be a star cause she loves the camera. We don't force it on her either. But she still seems to love it. ❤️

[@susanlewis1875]

@@FnAVanLife She goes right for it, like she's been saving up some deep thoughts! And when Mom starts talking, she looks at her like she's being rude! I love it. ❤

[@FnAVanLife]

hahaha she's like don't cut me off!!! lol

[@quiltingmell]

Oh my gosh, Frank is so knowledgeable with everything 😊 as I’ve said before, your little family is so adorable ❤

[@monicamestas7566]

Handy, Strong and Good Lookin'. LOL So that was a good line. But here's the best line... Alex: We're great communicators. Frank (what Alex heard): You suck. LMAO 🤣 Yes, there's always another day 😃

[@FnAVanLife]

Lmao!!!!!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Your property is beautiful!! So happy for you guys! Everly is such a beautiful baby and YES I totally get that need for sleep. Everything is so roomy! Everything will come together. And YES airflow is important! Enjoy your new home! ❤

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you so much. Yeah, we are loving the space. The only thing we really need to fix is the air flow issue.

[@joanjackson9374]

Evenly continues to steal the show! Love the trailer too.

[@FnAVanLife]

She always does lol. She is a talented little one.

[@jenniferdavis8088]

If it was winterized it had really diluted antifreeze in it

[@FnAVanLife]

Yeah it said it's no toxic but you can be totally sure unless I put it in myself.

[@genesiesky3756]

You didn't fail. You just adjusted your timeline.

[@FnAVanLife]

Totally agree. 🤙

[@crosscountrylife4253]

So excited for yall.

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you very much.

[@lorirugato6463]

Omg you had a baby 👶. I haven't received updates for a while hmmm. I'm so very happy for all of you ❤ she's beautiful 😍

[@FnAVanLife]

Yeah, it's crazy that you haven't been served our content, but a way to get our content on the home page of youtube is by selecting the subscriber tab and will put our content in front for you. Thanks for watching and we hope you catch up on the missed videos. Everlys growth has been awesome to witness. 🥰

[@lorirugato6463]

@FnAVanLife I've got you on now I sure missed a lot. Your baby is Beautiful 😍 so happy for you all.

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! :D

[@jenniferdavis8088]

Be careful leaving the awning out my daughter just had wind rip hers half way off

[@FnAVanLife]

Oh, we put it in when we are leaving, but thank you for the heads up and dang that stinks. She might be able to use her insurance to have it replaced.

[@brianjacobus722]

You guys need to invest in some walkie talkies

[@FnAVanLife]

We got us taken away from the Nicaraguan government lol. Freaking border crossings lol.

[@crosscountrylife4253]

I get what they mean relationship ender for parking those things. We team truck drive and the first 3 months wasn’t easy cuz he would say one thing but I took it as the opposite then he would say no pull back up go this way turn the wheel this much that much but when u both drive it kinda hard to tell someone how to do it when u can’t see the mirrors from the inside. Finally after those few months we realized we each was sayin the opposite thing lol, I don’t remember what it was but it was about turning the wheel. I even back up wrong sometimes now when we aren’t hooked to a trailer. I’m a really wide swinger, it is work getting into tight spots especially a campground with more obstacles. One thing that can help instead of hand signals is phones. We call each other and have on speaker while backing up so much easier.,

[@charlielamb4606]

pure sine wave generator. very little noise. less than a thousand for a 3300 watt. runs my 36 foot travel trailer and do not hear it in the trailer. the thousand is in Canadian dollars.

[@FnAVanLife]

Yeah, I'm working on getting a pretty sick solar set up for it.

[@blessedveteran]

You two are such a great team I'm glad I got to watch your video today from Newfoundland🎉

[@FnAVanLife]

We do our best!!! Although apparently our communication needs some work haha 😄 hello from the UK

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

beautiful spot you are camping at

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you. We really like it here.

[@no_worries_van]

Everly keeps looking at the camera like why aren’t you talking back to my mom?😂

[@FnAVanLife]

Hahaha she loves it!

[@bambihargrove6499]

❤😅😊❤ Awesome!!

[@FnAVanLife]

I'm glad you like it

[@crosscountrylife4253]

I get what they mean relationship ender for parking those things. We team truck drive and the first 3 months wasn’t easy cuz he would say one thing but I took it as the opposite then he would say no pull back up go this way turn the wheel this much that much but when u both drive it kinda hard to tell someone how to do it when u can’t see the mirrors from the inside. Finally after those few months we realized we each was sayin the opposite thing lol, I don’t remember what it was but it was about turning the wheel. I even back up wrong sometimes now when we aren’t hooked to a trailer. I’m a really wide swinger, it is work getting into tight spots especially a campground with more obstacles.

[@FnAVanLife]

Communication is everything! It's so funny you were saying thing backwards from eachother. That's definitely happened to us, saying the same thing just so differently. All brains are different!! Lol glad you all figured it out! Sounds like you travel amazingly together now 🥰

[@pllennox]

💜💜💜

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you 🥰

[@lisavansinclair2335]

Omg the video cut out at the end lol dang! I'm guessing you had to switch tanks? You guys make me laugh!

[@FnAVanLife]

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[@stevewoods8116]

Have you done a video on it?

[@CaptainG-xs3yo]

Yeah, How does it work? Does it work off grid?

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

I love the new trailer. Whose property are you parking on? Why do you have to move out in 5 weeks. That's a lot of work to have to re-pack and move again. Also, when you start traveling again will you travel in the new trailer or travel in your last trailer/van? I'm a new subscriber and love your videos.

[@FnAVanLife]

Hey Patricia! Lots of questions!! We are leaving for an extended trip in the UK 🇬🇧 but we will pack up the trailer and move back in when we get back. The trailer is on the back of my sisters property so we don't have to worry about it while we are gone. Lots of moving parts in our lives right now!! Thanks for coming along for the adventure 😁❤️

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

@@FnAVanLife Thanks for responding. I feel a little more caught up on what's going on. I admire the fact that you love traveling. I myself, am a homebody and love being in familiar surroundings. I guess that goes along with being old.

[@FnAVanLife]

That's totally fair! And also why we love van life so much, you get to travel AND be a home body lol

[@craigbrowning9448]

So everybody can hear the Beds Creek in the Airbnb?

[@FnAVanLife]

mostly we hear other people snoring LOL

[@qlroamers]

❤

[@FnAVanLife]

Thank you!!!

[@thesleeper7080]

Why didn't you have a pro do a thorough inspection before buying an expensive rig like that? Everything should be in perfect working order before you seal the deal!

[@FnAVanLife]

Cause I know what I'm looking for.

[@tnllifeunedited9165]

✌️🤠

[@FnAVanLife]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Jimwood-tt2je]

I’m glad my wife didn’t marry me because of my ability as a handy man. Because my ability as a handy man is limited to screwing in a light bulb. Fortunately my ability was making great investments during my working years. So if something needs to be repaired, I just hire a handy man to fix it.

[@FnAVanLife]

Hahahahaha

[@blessedveteran]

You two are such a great team I'm glad I got to watch your video today from Newfoundland🎉

[@FnAVanLife]

Yay! Thank you!