A New Van; Let the Journey Begin...Again

[@lynnwilliams7875]

Vermont huh?! I love East Burke & Lake Whiloughby VT. I’m from CT.

[@dongoedeker5322]

Congratulations! The new RV looks wonderful. Can't wait for a full tour!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Such a tease !! How can you not be SUPER EXCITED ? I can't wait to see your 'finishing touches' as you get settled in. Humble Road is a MASTER, but only you and John can make it 'yours'...THANK YOU for sharing this next part of your journey.

[@FromShetoMe]

Super excited now.

[@jodymooney255]

Congratulations on a really fine product! Only the best with George!

[@FromShetoMe]

Couldn't agree more!

[@brianmitson8032]

This new Ford Transit will feel very spacious after years of squeezing yourselves into the Sprinter. The hacks you came up with, to deal with the space limitations of the Pleasure Way, were amazing. You made it work, even for a tall couple, but it must have been difficult, especially for John. Now, no more cramp camping. And no more DEF fluid! The Pleasure Way has served you well, but now its time for some elbow room. Congratulations! Humble Road really delivered. The quality build will prove to be worth the wait. Good luck on your new adventures! I am so happy for you folks.

[@rohinitambe3452]

Congratulations on the new van. Happy travels.

[@lauracrowley6948]

Congratulations on your new Van by George. I'm so happy for you and John. Happy travels and as always thanks for taking us along!

[@brucelester6918]

Finally!!! We have been waiting for this all summer.

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. More like 2 summers. Worth the wait though.

[@conchscooter]

We’ve been three years in our custom built Promaster and it so worth it for the solid build exactly as we wanted it. It helped we’d lived and traveled on a sailboat. We’re touring South America so we’ve put it to the test as I’m sure you will. Keep having fun.

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Hi to you all. We have met the Carey’s a few times and had a tour of Humble Roads 2nd RV he ever built! 👍 Beautiful van and great quality and for a bonus everything works unlike a brand name RV. Safe Travels.

[@dougfinstad7629]

Thanks for sharing! I love what I have seen so far with the new van. Can't wait to see the full tour!

[@garygus5966]

What an exciting, long anticipated video! New adventures in the new van!

[@Pumpkin2844]

You must be so excited !! We also travel in a Ford Transit. Looking forward to your next videos, you always have the best tips and tricks.

[@marykaylayman1078]

Love it! We also watch Gone with the Wynns and their journey from rv to boat life. We wish you Happy Trails and safe travels ❤

[@diannadarling699]

Love Patrick ❤️

[@camperab]

Good luck with your new van! I wish you adventurous and safe trips. Greetings from Versailles, Paris, France.

[@FromShetoMe]

Boy, you are getting around.

[@camperab]

​@@FromShetoMe I bet it's half the mileage you travel.

[@annettemills2399]

That didn’t seem like too much stuff when it was in the back of your car. I think the stuff in our van would NOT FIT in the car! So exciting! Can’t wait until your next video.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thankfully we had left our bedding at HR on our previous stop over. I think we'll be shipping some stuff home when we get to Spokane. Time to organize!

[@yvonne6530]

What a long anticipated moment, can't wait to see your new rig. For now, I'll just continue watching your other awesome adventures! 😁 Safe travels, Yvonne🥰

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks Yvonne.

[@vickiemuto7366]

A new chapter in your van life adventures! Hope you have a smooth transition. I’ve been following the Wynns too, and they have certainly had challenges with their new boat. They, like you and John , have a very positive attitude when it comes to challenges! Good luck, looking forward to following your adventures in your new home on wheels.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. It’s all part of the journey and attitude is contagious so keep smiling.

[@controller2152]

I love your new Van.. Room for your Bikes it KEY… Cheers Dave

[@joanmcerlean7158]

So happy for you two. I’ll watch for you on Patrick’s channel, love him and his chennel. The rig is beautiful!

[@Every_State_Park]

Love the color scheme. Ours is 80/20 exposed aluminum and white stain too!

[@SlowTransitTimes]

Please inspire us with your new toilet, everyone's favorite topic! It looks like you found something that looks attractive and is perhaps a separating unit? Many units on the market of this sort, are cheap-looking, expensive in price, or over-complicated, and quite frankly I have a tough time paying $600 for a glorified bucket such as the Trelino. Working on a new build, looking for separating, few times use/dispose of asap, not necessarily a composting toilet (as that is actually a process which I don't want to take place in my van)... Thanks !!

[@FromShetoMe]

I’ll do that in an upcoming video. Thanks.

[@SMafam5]

From She to Me meets Humble Road - brilliant collaboration making every other van build / van gear channel unnecessary. I think of you both as equals in your problem solving abilities - in different but overlapping arenas. Can’t wait for more….

[@FromShetoMe]

You’re too kind. George is the master.

[@janinemillington1498]

Welcome to the Transit club Debbie & John.Glad you came over from the dark side! Looking forward to seeing YOUR van tour...The Palm Canyon Kiwis....

[@JanBell-h5c]

Congratulations 🎉 you've waited a long time, have a great week, I'm looking forward to the full reveal x

[@Rlaplante73]

Yeah, what a nice rig. So excited for you both in your upcoming adventures :)

[@latada6018]

Congratulations on your new home away from home! As well as this long awaited day! Looking forward for the Grand Tour! 🚐🙏🏻♥️

[@angpb6176]

Congratulations - so happy & excited for you!🎊 Have a fantastic maiden voyage and looking forward to seeing the tour!

[@thomasquigley7040]

Can't wait for the full walk-through.

[@robingoldsmith2491]

EXCITING happy travels to you both!!

[@g550guy]

Congratulations! Looks awesome. Can't wait for a tour.

[@timsmith7625]

Exciting and looking forward to your complete review of the new van. Hope it meets everything you wanted and more! Safe travels!

[@stevekunz6573]

Can’t wait to see the new van! Thanks for the sneak peek 😀

[@karinwest919]

Congratulations!!! It was a long long wait! Enjoy your shake down trip to learn and experience your new rig!!

[@FromShetoMe]

Worth the wait! Thanks

[@peteschoeny5114]

You’ll love the transit chassis 👍

[@loda9510]

Excited for you guys!

[@SueFletcher-k4r]

Congratulations! So happy for you! Can’t wait to learn more about your new van.

[@michaelraichel6058]

Beautiful pictures from New York. I understand, fall colors are starting up in the Adirondaks. Good Luck with your new camper. Looking forward to your customizations and tips. Like the Ozzie and Harriette music at the end… Jon, Jersey accent need some practice… Try this line…. “…cmon, we’ll go for a ride in the Lincoln” Happy Trails

[@FromShetoMe]

It is coming on fast in Vermont. So glad we got to see it.

[@ccartee1]

Van tour! Can’t wait to see the new tour. As you know, I drive a Storyteller Beast Mode, based on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. I love the driving ergonomics and the arrangement of controls on the steering wheel and around the cockpit. I got the opportunity to drive a Transit for several days and it was a real eye opener. It really made me appreciate the thought that went into the MB cockpit. I would love to hear your experience as you “transit” from the Mercedes to the Ford. 😎

[@FromShetoMe]

So far so good. We noticed the transit was quieter. Will have to get the suspension upgrade before we can do a proper comparison.

[@ccartee1]

@@FromShetoMe Excellent! The thing that drove me nuts on the Transit were the layouts of the steering controls and the lack of paddle shifting on the steering wheel. I felt that if I was "white knuckling it" down a hill and wanted some extra engine braking, I preferred having the paddle shifter. In the Transit, I had to take my hand of the wheel and "paddle shift" on the shifter. The other thing that drove me nuts was the volume on the radio. Every vehicle since Fred Flintsone's "Flintmobile" has volume as up/down. The volume controls on the Transit steering wheel are "left/right". Anyway, those are just a couple of my personal "nits". There's more to ergonomics that steering wheel. I'm sure you're appreciating the extra cabin height. And waiting to hear about driving position.

[@FromShetoMe]

The 4WD MB must be different from the 2WD because ours didn’t have that style paddle shifting.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

That coooooool. Thanks

[@christinejones932]

Can’t wait to watch next week. Enjoy your new van.

[@brucegustafson6943]

I’m excited for both of you!

[@OwenPoteat]

I am SO HAPPY for you guys! What a journey to get to this point. Fun days ahead! Congrats!

[@FromShetoMe]

Wish we could have arranged a meetup with you guys. Next time.

[@waltgongaware2710]

So happy for you both getting your new custom built van. It looks awesome and I can’t wait to see all the details in your next video. It’s been 3 years since I visited George at his shop. George and crew take pride in what they create. Congrats on new adventures Deb and John !!!

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much!!

[@pattyk8594]

Congrats guys! Can't wait to see more!

[@milesfong3901]

Hurry up and edit we need the full tour, can't wait.

[@rodneyotobias8604]

Congratulations can’t wait to see full tour and new adventures

[@jann4732]

Intrigued about the bike storage.

[@SherylKatz]

Congratulations on your new van!! Enjoy as I know you will. May I ask how long your build actually took? I left an IG msg and when you first saw your van I got to see mine next to!! Enjoy!!

[@FromShetoMe]

I’m guessing 18 months. Getting the chassis took about the same.

[@FunwithBooboo]

Looks like George has out-done himself this time. I'm betting that it was the great collaboration between you and him 😂

[@FromShetoMe]

I think it is a masterpiece.

[@bikeama]

Congrats on the new van. As others have said you will love the Ford. Will you be doing a lift? I have been happy with the Q-lift on my 350HD. Of all the KZbinrs we follow you may be the only one we may run into. In Northern CA we are in the Eastern Sierra several time a year. We hope to be looking a color the week of Oct 14 depending on weather.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, we will be doing a lift. Should be in the eastern Sierra the second week of October as we head home.

[@judyfeldman5066]

@@FromShetoMewow, it looks fantastic so far. We will have to travel to you to see it 😉

[@pebblesdd4947]

Wow just wow deb and john. Very excited for you and all the new adventures those wheels will take you. Love patrick and look forward to georges tour with him. This is just the best of the best all around!

[@yeah4me2]

Wow, exciting.

[@brucelester6918]

It was worth the wait - fantastic!

[@stephenbeck4636]

Glorius

[@timmartin4952]

Congrats😊. John was cracking me with the accent. And this from a Tennessee hillbilly.😂

[@FromShetoMe]

We’re with Patrick now and I told him John is working on his Jersey accent.

[@rolo8359]

Exciting!

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Awesome! I want to know what kind of awning you have on it....brand. I am getting ready to get rid of my Carefree and get something else and I have the Ford Transit. Can't wait for the complete tour. Hope you're both enjoying the new ride.

[@FromShetoMe]

Fiama.

[@user-oz7sh1ki6o]

Noticed that the van is licensed in Pennington County, SD. Please be aware of the law in the State for SD licensed vehicles, that if you are driving on I-90 going past Wall, you have to stop and buy Wall Drug donuts. I would hate for you to get into trouble for not doing so. Seriously, the new van looks great. Will be watching for the more detailed report.

[@FromShetoMe]

🤪I will always stop at Wall and they have ice cream.

[@jonathancook-fisher6174]

Woot woot!

[@chuckwalla2967]

Today's vans are nothing like the van conversions that were popular in the 70's and 80's.

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s for sure. My brother’s van had blue shag carpet. 😅

[@dakat1726]

Looking forward to seeing more George innovations and camping experiences in your new van- what will it's name be?

[@FromShetoMe]

We don’t name vehicles but you never know.

[@craigarons8492]

Nice van 😊. How is the refrigerator holding up when it's hot outside

[@FromShetoMe]

It’s excellent. Maybe too cold. I monitor with thermometers in 3 spots. Will put a small fan in to see if I can keep things from freezing at the rear. But yesterday was 93 and still had it in level 2 of 5. I’ll talk more about it in a future video.

[@craigarons8492]

Nice we have the same refrigerator but not so lucky. We are in process of getting a new one now. How did he vent it?

[@FromShetoMe]

@@craigarons8492The compressor is open to the garage. Seems like plenty of circulation.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@craigarons8492 I would love to know more about the issues you had if you care to send me an email: [e-mail]

[@CJ30123]

Might be the longest van build in history.

[@FromShetoMe]

And the best. 😅

[@jeep4dirt]

Congratulations! Does the Transit you received have the same specs as the one you originally ordered but was not delivered?For example, does it have a high roof?

[@FromShetoMe]

High roof but I’m glad it doesn’t have the automatic door because it isn’t needed on this van.

[@jeep4dirt]

@@FromShetoMe The automatic door in our 22 Plateau FL was nothing but a headache and we were happy to get rid of it when we upgraded to the 24 Plateau XLTS

[@TheLockwillow]

Congratulations! Just wondering what happened to your old van Ascent?

[@FromShetoMe]

We sold it and will fill you in next week. It’s an interesting story.

[@TheLockwillow]

@@FromShetoMe Can’t wait to hear the story. Whoever bought your Ascent, will be so happy with it!

[@lucca783]

So since the van is three years old now because that’s how long it took to construct do you have any warranty left by Ford? Love you 2 but I had houses built faster….

[@FromShetoMe]

It's a 2023 van and expires in December of 2025. We never got the van we ordered because of the supply chain problems. Warranties on cars and RVs are overrated.

[@billwilliams5889]

What happened to the old van ?

[@FromShetoMe]

Sold it. Story on Sunday