Work Camping in Spokane:

[@steveshea6148]

Getting the cut wet reduces the friction on the blade, makes cutting rubber much easier. Try it in the future. Just keep your hands completely out of the way of the blade path as the blade can slice through surprisingly fast when the cut is wet with water .

[@wingszetsang1]

Thank you for sharing your work camping days with us!! Lending a helping hand while getting to spends time with family are priceless ❤️

[@Bettinasisrg]

You've got a wonderful family! Next time come over to Sandpoint!

[@annmoore6562]

It's great how you don't back down from anything! Good on you.

[@karinwest919]

what a great example of love in a family!

[@eljaysmiley]

Hello from Deer Park Washington!!😁

[@sandygannon8552]

Boy lady, where do you get all your energy? I'm impressed

[@FromShetoMe]

We’re all that way so it must be genetic. Drives John nuts sometimes.

[@spellmadam2947]

We missed the heat here. Heard it was a roaster. We had awesome temps in Grand Tetons. That poop suitcase was hilarious.

[@lifestidepools]

Love this video- a quadfecta of intelligence in that family! Wish my family could help me out like that, so sweet and fun!

[@KingsMom831]

Absolutely love this channel! It’s like everything I love in one channel 😁💛

[@FromShetoMe]

That's kind of you. But don't OD. Might not be good for your health. ;-))

[@joycemarino9800]

While you were taking life easy in Spokane we were busy hoisting icy gin and tonics at the Priest Lake resorts right across the state line in Idaho. Lol! Our summer excursion has been altered to dodge heat waves! And that's been a full time job!

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes. It’s been brutal.

[@kathyowens9901]

What a wonderful family video! Especially watching you trying to organize 40 years worth of stuff, your a wonder! Love this trip.

[@camperab]

Good afternoon. Great family! Be as workaholic as you can be, but do not forget the fun.

[@FromShetoMe]

Was thinking about you with all the flooding. Hope you are high and dry.

[@camperab]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks. Hardly any rain in my area🤞.

[@jdunnigan6893]

We came through Spokane on June 30 heading west. It was 110 at 4 p.m. We kept going to Moses Lake and took a spot at a private campground where we could get 30-amp power for the AC. We ran it until we went to sleep; The next day we headed to Seattle and when we went over Snoqualamie Pass the temperature dropped 30 degrees! Those successive heat domes were difficult to navigate!

[@sandrap3047]

You guys look like a fun family! That’s great that you all go help your brother out with his business! Love that vacuum!

[@jeffreyraines6091]

Love, Love, Love the family videos. Regardless of age, distance apart, or differences. Family is family. Cherish, hold tight and keep making memories. Those principles have enriched our family beyond measure. Of course, after viewing your video I’m not telling you something you don’t already know. Enjoy 🙏

[@FromShetoMe]

And it’s funny that no matter how old we get we keep the same pecking order.

[@anthonyserio7900]

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY VIDEO. THANKS YOU FOR SHARING😉

[@stephenackerman7761]

Hothouse/30 years of projects/Debbies Den of Despair was the best part!

[@E_House]

John cracks me up!! Too funny. I think he'd get along great with my husband!

[@angpb6176]

That heat dome was no joke! This is our family too - there’s usually a project(s) + visit. Ahh, your creative skills & energy runs in the family! The Spokane / CdA / Sandpoint areas have so many great memories attached for me. I grew up right across the border. Hoping we’ll be able to do our Labo(u)r Day swoop through WA / ID. Great video as always!

[@FromShetoMe]

And hopefully you won’t be dodging smoke as well as heat.

[@TM88FYI]

Good morning!

[@Dulsanaya]

(*Waves from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, just across the border*)

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

That was fun, but boy that heat🥵

[@lynnknight3652]

LOVE your family!

[@alnolan8574]

Nice video! It’s nice to see sibling helping out each other without any drama!

[@FromShetoMe]

No drama, just lots of ribbing.

[@pamt6829]

Your videos always make me smile and laugh. 😀

[@sa-iw4dr]

Seeing you struggle cutting that thing; I think I would of tried using a electric wood saw to cut it! You could easily slip and hurt yourself with that kind of pressure to move that blade. Maybe a electric turkey knife.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Can't wait till the next video. Thank you.

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Many hands make light work! 😋

[@panchamama]

So appreciate both of you ❤

[@laffilmfest3759]

Very good video....lots of variety :)....... i subbed and look forward to future vids :)

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks and welcome to our small community.

[@MarySears]

I love all the “chores” you did in the heat!!! Can’t wait for your next video!

[@bsjcook]

Debbie, thanks for the video to help us remember our 4 weeks working at the factory. We do like our Soft Start, and we paid list price - my praise is heat felt about their customer support. When we first arrived we only had a 30amp service, and with the heat wave it was wonderful to have both AC's running.. We would like to suggest a work/camp at our place in Colorado.... :)

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. If you can get Dave to join us…

[@clarkleakins879]

Gotta luv those POOP BUSTERS! HAHAHA!!!! Too bad you had to dig out the septic tank cap. Did he install an access cap for the next time? HEHEHE!!!

[@FromShetoMe]

Probably not.

[@etheleklund3946]

Thank you for your warm curtain instructions. Thanks to you, while it was 107 outside we were a comfortable 72 inside our plateau ts! Your curtains are amazing!

[@FromShetoMe]

That fabric is amazing.

[@tdadventures]

At the end of the video, John made me laugh. Oh man, the temperature sounds hot. Stay cool. David loves loves the camping chair with the back rest that we got from your Amazon store which is made by your brother. We will try to include the chair in our future videos. Love the music you used when you went biking. It’s one of my favorites.

[@FromShetoMe]

Glad to hear it is working out for you!

[@sobodon]

Right there with you John...old men. If someone else can do it, let them.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Nice of you guys to help a great company. FYI you could have cut your mat with a gigsaw.

[@FromShetoMe]

Tried that but it was so smelly I couldn't stand it.

[@chestnut27860]

Hi Debbie, My husband and I are huge fans of your videos and have watched just about all of them! Yours are the best!! We've been van camping for many years, first in our VW Westfalia Vanagon then in our VW Eurovan, which we've just put up for sale, because we bought a Roadtrek Zion. We agree with you that these camping vans are a great way to travel. I also sew and admit to being more than a little envious of you working in your brother's workshop :) I'm hoping to make a pattern for the front windows of our new ProMaster and am familiar with Sailrite, but would rather buy in the wider fabric your brother has. Once I figure out how much I need, would it be possible to just buy the screen from him. Your blanks wouldn't work on our vehicle. I'm also going to contact a screen company I've used to replace screens in our house (metroscreenworks) to see if they have anything that would work in case your brother doesn't want to be inundated with orders. If my screen works out, I'd be happy to share my pattern for the ProMaster if I can figure out how to distribute it. Anyway, thanks for all you do! Ronni (lovetocello on KZbin)

[@FromShetoMe]

When you figure out how much you need, just let me know and I will coordinate with him. It is $10/ yard plus shipping. Mine requires 4 yards and I’m guessing yours will be in that neighborhood. His fabric is 72” wide. Insect netting is not what you want. The binding from Sailrite is quite stiff. You’ll need a sharp needle and an edge binder will help. Let me know if you have any questions. I can give you some suggestions. [e-mail]

[@chestnut27860]

@@FromShetoMe Thank you!

[@solseattle]

The brother's company that makes Roll a Cot camp cot is Camptime.com. These cots are absolutely the most comfortable and best built camping cots on the market. Built to last and great customer service. I have 3 and so happy to hear they are busy and surviving this Covid economy.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks. I'll be sure to pass on your comment to David.

[@timsmith7625]

Where was Cousin Eddie as the “shitters” full! Like the “Soft Start” air connection and would be nice for the PW vehicles. Thanks for the family video and good that you get together and got some work done. Oh, it’s going to 102 again Sunday and bugs still crawling!

[@FromShetoMe]

You have all the fun!

[@timsmith7625]

@@FromShetoMe oh, loads of fun that’s for sure, not! 😉

[@ellenbower4825]

My husband snd son cut our horse stall mat with a hacksaw after 2 days of degassing. We’re on a trip to Oshkosh, WI from Spokane. We haven’t tried them yet but are looking forward to it. There have been too many hot days this summer in Spokane. Looks like you had a productive visit.

[@FromShetoMe]

Are you going to the air show? Would love to do that one of these days.

[@ellenbower4825]

@@FromShetoMe Yes we’re camping at the air show. My husband is a pilot and has to go every year. This is my second trip.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@ellenbower4825 By and chance does he know Lew Shaw?

[@ellenbower4825]

@@FromShetoMe the name doesn’t ring a bell.

[@SconnyWandering]

I feel like a fool now. When I picked up my almost empty used cargo van to build out, the first thing I did was remove the weight of the cow mats that were on the floor. Should have cut some of it into strips. Two years too late.

[@FromShetoMe]

That’s funny. I had some left over and it made a great door mat outside my brother’s RV.

[@timphillips4072]

great video

[@Pinky121971]

Iam impressed, Where do you get the the energy? Thanks for sharing . Enjoyed watching your Videos.

[@anitashortland139]

Looked like great family fun. Did your brothers give John a bad time when you were dating? All in fun of course. Large families are super fun.

[@FromShetoMe]

Dave used to tease me about getting "locked in." We laughed about that because he's the one who has the hard time getting away.

[@flybyairplane3528]

DEBBIE& JOHN. Hello, nice to help your brother & at same time figure out useful stuff for your Motorhome , that lady in blue with the RAM, was that a petrol. Or diesel? Their diesel, is from FIAT, whom owns CHRYSLER, the water level in LAKE MEADE, is @ its LOWEST LEVEL EVER, it is going to shut down the hydro electricity there !, I pray for rain out your way nightly , the fires are unbelievable, & a SHORTAGE OF JET-A FUEL for firefight on TANKERS for those fires . BTW, what is diesel costing you on the left coast ? It’s over $4 /gal here in NJ, happy trails, stay well , SAT24thwill be my 80th birthday , 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@FromShetoMe]

It’s over $4 but cheaper than regular these days. We don’t pay enough for the value it gives us. As far as water goes, you wouldn’t know there is a drought for all the green lawns around here. That’s another commodity that we don’t value properly. But like all the big issues we face, we treat them like technical issues when they are behavioral issues.

[@geneogden8470]

Another great video! Curious if you have a link to the horse mat that you purchased. All of them I'm finding on Amazon that are the size you mentioned seem to be twice the price you quoted. Thanks!!

[@FromShetoMe]

We just stopped at a feed store and got the thickest one they had. I’m sure the price difference is due to shipping. Or maybe you can find a stable that is getting rid of an old one.

[@geneogden8470]

@@FromShetoMe Yeah, I should definitely check locally. I guess I didn’t realize the original purpose of these, even though you did call them horse mats. 😀

[@kathylangeliers6662]

Debbie, where are you carrying the horse mats in the van, especially if they stink?

[@FromShetoMe]

We carry them in the back. They off gassed for a few weeks but are fine now.

[@kathylangeliers6662]

@@FromShetoMe Thank you for the information, I enjoy following you and John on your adventures which have inspired me to travel and know I could travel in a small rig and have everything thing I need. I love my 2018 Ascent !

[@Ssiimmoonnn]

You’re actually awesome though

[@jeep4dirt]

Another fun video, thx. Do u like the vacuum?

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes. It’s not a dyson but it does what I need it to do in the van at a fraction of the price.

[@tsav6952]

How did the Oufy vacuum work? Darn heat! Ugh.

[@FromShetoMe]

Works well enough and a lot cheaper than a Dyson.

[@alnewsom6374]

Can you please expound on your moonshade? We are considering getting one for our future rv instead of the traditional awning. Thanks

[@FromShetoMe]

We use it instead of the awning because it works better if there is any wind. The awning will retract with the slightest breeze. Moreover, it can be placed on either side or even the back. You can also hang things from it like we did with the shower curtains to give extra sun protection/privacy. We've been using it for a couple of years now and would purchase again. Of course, if the wind is too strong, it will detach from the van. The magnets can scratch the paint but it also comes with suction cups. If you are short, you may need a ladder to place it high enough. The sliding door can only be partly opened when it is in use (but it is enough to get in and out) unless you leave the door fully opened. I'd love to get the awning removed as it weighs 200 pounds (but then we'd have to store it somewhere).

[@cheryl7917]

Thanks for another great video. Do you store the leveling mats inside your van? I'm wondering if the rubber smell lingers and would smell if stored inside my van.

[@FromShetoMe]

Yes, they do off gas for several weeks. But I can't smell them any longer.

[@cheryl7917]

@@FromShetoMe Thanks!

[@mikefarrell5996]

This question has nothing to do with this video, but I recall you once used, for lack of a better word, a Back Pack on the rear doors of your RV. I am trying to look at them to see if it will work for us. Can you recall the brand or which video it was in? Thank you.

[@FromShetoMe]

It’s a Trasharoo. Blue Ridge also makes one that is twice the cost.

[@davebutler6521]

Hi, where do you get your background music from? Thanks

[@FromShetoMe]

Epidemic Sound subscription.

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Ok, you lost me at “its easier to haul the turds” 🤣 And then John’s because we are old men. Ha ha!

[@chipbrown433]

in a bout of insanity we bought a Hymer Aktiv and are fitting out the necessities. Would you still recommend the horse mat leveling pads?

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL. You aren’t insane but maybe realized you only have one life. Yes, we would recommend them. They don’t crack like all the others. They are heavy though. We are carrying 10 on this trip. I suggest you make 10-12 and then try them on a few trips. You may decide you need a few in different lengths. In a pinch you can also use rocks where available.

[@brucemontgomery8136]

i hope you were only sleeping in the coach..

[@FromShetoMe]

Affirmative.