T@B 400: A Full-timer's Tour of Living in Little Bear!

You've been asking, and I finally delivered! Here is a tour of our full-time home, Little Bear. This is not your standard factory tour, but rather a "practical" tour of how we live in our T@B 400. After you watch the video, check out the blog post for interior pics and links to some of my favorite products!
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[@ShawnPatterson402]

Very nice set up

[@bradgaerlan1004]

Most people who post about their campers do not go into detail about what goes where. I often wondered where one would store their clothes, food and kitchen wares. Everyone talks about how much storage their camper has. But for me, watching a video, I just didn’t see it and had my doubts. This video really helped, thank you.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Brad! We try really hard to give helpful videos. One can look up all the details and specs about a camper online, but not how someone actually uses it! Hope you enjoy future videos!

[@countrycoffeehouse4319]

Viva needs to have you as a sponsor girl! I've been watching your videos so much during the pandemic and now I use them!

[@MandyLea]

LOL! Just what I always wanted... a paper towel sponsor! :)

[@johnsharp5286]

Thank you Mandy Lea for your inspiration. I have finally made my decision to buy a Tab 400 like yours. Keep up the great work. 😊

[@MandyLea]

Yay!!! I heard and sent you a message - message me anytime at all with questions!

[@jonathanbmBen-Menachem]

I love Mandy's presetation: very detailed, based of experience, includes something from her personal life, and always so easy to follow. Many thanks indeed.

[@kellie4003]

This looks a little more spacious in comparison to the other tabs. I love they way they set this one up with the kitchen across from the bathroom. And I like the bedroom setup. Tour videos always feel a little weird because it’s just people simply talking and pointing lol but that’s what we all want! :)) you guys seem kind and humble which is another reason people connect with this video. I also thought your curtain idea was neat. We have a collection of magnets we hang up, but when you don’t have much metal, a curtain and pins is another neat idea!

[@karenpolansky9097]

If Kendrick won’t deal with the black tank, get a composting toilet, or a laveo. As a fellow fulltimer, I don’t know if I would ever go without my own bathroom again. Great tour!

[@MandyLea]

Yes our plan is to get a composting toilet :)

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Published on my bday, how fun. What’s cool about being minimalist but living in a small space, is that it still feels cozy. To make a larger home feel cozy and decorated similarly you need sooo much unnecessary crapola. Well done, glad to see you out there enjoying life. Pass the Pappy 20yr ;-)

[@MandyLea]

Thank you so much! We are loving our little tiny home! Cheers!

[@7775Kevin]

Thanks for your work putting this together. I hope you are still having safe and happy travels.

[@MandyLea]

We are!! Thank you Kevin!

[@stacycampbell8652]

Hello. I just stumbled across your videos, and I love them. I will never be one to do what you are doing, but I certainly admire your lifestyle. Thank you for sharing your home in this public way.

[@MandyLea]

So glad you love it!! Glad you found me!

[@felixcat9318]

That awning is perfectly matched to the contour of the roof, and with side extensions would be even better for winter. It's wonderful to see the beautiful locations you find to boondock and explore and work in. You perfectly represent the great boondocking capabilities of 'Little Bear' and how with good management you are able to stay out for weeks at a time. Your boondocking travel cabin (land yacht) looks very well set up for a liveaboard couple and were I to decide to live this way I too would choose the high quality, well designed, spec'd and built Tab Boondock model. Your videos of off road travelling with your 320 really impressed upon me just how capable, reliable and well constructed these Outback/Boondock models really are. It's so refreshing to see these excellent little travel cabins being used in their natural habitat by people whom really understand the lure of living with nature and work very hard in order to do so. Thank you for your beautiful videography and stunning photography, you're both really quite inspirational.

[@MandyLea]

Thank you so much Felix Cat! This was a wonderful compliment and very well said. It is so wonderful to know that what we do is noted and appreciated by people like you!

[@carolsmith7087]

I've decided in the last few months that I want/need a teardrop. After doing LOTS of research and many hrs. of watching KZbin videos, have pretty much decided a Tab 400 is perfect. Just have to start saving money now! 😉 Loved seeing how you utilize your space and the little things you've added...very clever and useful! Thanks and happy travels to you both.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Carol! You won't regret the choice, I'm excited for you to get yours!!!

[@emma22cutee1]

Agreed. I’ve been doing my research also and it’s more practical if you’re solo/full time.

[@toptobottom247]

It's well organized. It's very important for mental health on the road to keep your relaxing space uncluttered.

[@MandyLea]

Exactly! And small spaces can get messy so quick and easy, it's important to clean all the time.

[@dramaqueen3306]

I love to decorate so my favorite videos from you are the mods and seeing your decorations. I just got the 320 S boondock and so I don’t have as much storage space and places to decorate, but I have lots of ideas to make it a little home. Adding that I love your dish towel hanging solution, and I bought your book at PC, it now lives in Jupiter (T@Bs name)

[@bdbeatle1]

Enjoyed watching you two! Some great storage ideas in Little Bear and Blanca! Happy camping!

[@MandyLea]

Thanks! Glad you got a few tips!

[@MsBuzzman3]

Thanks for that Peek into your home! Looks very comfortable and lived in.

[@MandyLea]

It is :) Thanks!

[@gailalbers1430]

Great idea to use drawer pulls like that for the towels 👍

[@michaelsmith9308]

Hi, Love the TAB and Toyota what a great combination with all the details like wifi brake controller (did not know of that:) , remember the places you visit are nice but the most IMPORTANT thing is the BOTH of you as a TEAM!

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Michael! So happy we can share it here...

[@fibrobunnybuild-a-bearfan3479]

Yes!! This is so awesome! I love the tour of the T@B 400. It was really cool to see how you both live in it. Hopefully there will be more videos about teardrop living.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks! And yes, always more vids about camping :)

[@stevenjoseph8980]

I have been drooling over the TAB 400 for months. My wife thinks I'm a lunatic. I did just want to say that I really like your videos especially on how you set up your TAB. It may be a couple years before we are ready to get one but at least I'll know a lot about them. Also, thank you very much for the discount you gave on another video for kitchen things. I bought a Planetary Design press pot carafe for camping. Looking forward to getting it later this week.

[@MandyLea]

Hi Steven!! You are definitely NOT a lunatic! (at least not for wanting a 400, hehe). I'm so glad you found the channel and hope you enjoy all the videos!!

[@stevenjoseph8980]

@@MandyLea Thanks! I got a chance to see one in person at the local dealer on Monday. Although we likely won't be ready to purchase for a year (our son is heading to college next year), it was great to see how the size feels in person. I loved it! I look forward to more of your videos on your experience with Little Bear. We have an access cab Taco so your videos are even more helpful. Have a good rest of the year.

[@albertoparra8870]

Great tour video of “Little Bear” and thanks for your pro-tip on the Viva Signature cloth paper towels! We love 💕 them.

[@MandyLea]

They are my favorite!

[@JodysJourney]

Love using the curtain for your pins! Can easily see them but neat and organized. 😊❤️

[@MandyLea]

Yes! I wanted them visible. I hate collecting things that just sit in a drawer.

[@texasoutlook60]

Mandy you always have the best organizational tips for teardrop! Kendrick thanks for the tips for the Takoma. I'm so jealous I can hardly stand it!! Y'all have an extra good time for me! Thanks & Blessings ~Sidney

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Sidney!!!

[@kathleenm3443]

Love it. You two look like you are having so much fun

[@amantiad808]

I love your videos! I’m about to pick up my T@B from Round Rock TX!!! First-time RVer!

[@MandyLea]

Yay!!! Princess Craft? They're the best!

[@azclaimjumper]

I've watched your video 3 times + I've read all the replies + I left a couple of comments to several of the replies, all B4 the following: 1. I especially enjoyed seeing Kendrick getting equal time in front of the camera. 2. Correct me if I'm wrong. I believe your awning warranty is VOID if the awning is damaged by WIND. 3. I liked seeing the Boondock tongue modifications which include 2 propane tanks & the swaybar. I agree airbags for the rear axle of the Tacoma will be a huge improvement in dealing with crosswind handling & weight distribution. 4. I've never seen or heard of the AcuRite thermometer you have which is so functional it's a shame it isn't a standard piece of equipment in every nüCamp product. 5. I liked the 3 towel racks that don't stick out. 6. I've seen numerous complaints about the Tacoma seat being uncomfortable, seen numerous fixes, watched numerous youtube videos showing how others have modified Tacoma seats to make them "comfortable". Will you be modifying the seats in your Tacoma? 7. Congratulation on modifying the bathroom space for storage. Bathrooms in most RV's are used for storing "stuff" instead of being "used". 8. Your Yamaha 2000 generator runs 40% longer on a gallon of gas than any other generator in its class. Congrats on picking/using the most economical generator in terms of gas usage. 9. You said absolutely NOTHING about your solar panel & whether you like it or even if it's putting out the voltage to keep your batteries topped off. Now, I'm stepping down off my soapbox.

[@MandyLea]

Hahaha... Thank you so much for a very well thought out and through response! I appreciate it very much :) 1. He's getting better and better about it... especially when I make him! 2. I actually know nothing about this particular manufacturer warranty. But, I can say that this awning holds up VERY well to the wind. We had it up all week in high winds with just normal stakes (no tie lines) and it didn't budge. 3. Yes... hopefully airbags/springs this coming week.... 4. I love it! Did you see the link in the blog write up? It works great. 5. Me too :) A happy Walmart find. 6. We actually think the Tacoma seats are much more comfortable than the Jeep we had before, so I don't think any mod will be necessary. 7. I agree. We might still pursue a compost toilet, but for now we can store A LOT in there! 8. Thanks! We are very impressed with it. We don't have to use it too often but when we do it seems to last a long time. 9. OMG! I'm so sorry.... It was 90 degrees when we did the tour and I knew I forgot to talk about something!!! But, we LOVE our solar. It keep our laptops and all our camera batteries charged all day as well as watching netflix :) It pretty much runs everything but our A/C which we don't use that often anyway. It even has a nice app to monitor charging and voltage. Thanks again AZ!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

@@MandyLea Mandy, we have the 2019 and would love to monitor our solar charge capacity. What app are you using? So, I'm curious. Which plugs are you using in your 400 that are powered from the solar/battery? Does your camper have a DC power port next to the sink? Ours does and we haven't figured out why.

[@azclaimjumper]

@@MandyLea I have no refrigerator. However, I do have an Engel 1.3 cu ft FREEZER. B4 a trip I prepare a lot of meals like Beef Stroganoff, Stews, Scrambled Eggs, etc. I put the large fixings in my home frig for them to cool. I then put the food into ziplok baggies in 8 oz portions then put them in my home freezer. B4 embarking on a trip I take the portions of frozen meals out of my home Freezer & put them into my Engel 12V Freezer that resides in my van. This way I have delicious home-cooked meals that aren't loaded with salt, trans fats & or sugar. During my travels, when I'm hungry, I'll take a meal out of my Engel FREEZER, put in a pot of water & bring everything to a boil until the meal is HOT & no longer cold/frozen. I'll be interested to know if this is an idea you like or not & whether it's something you're going to adopt.

[@kaywaddell9892]

@@azclaimjumper i went to Hawaii and froze a bunch of meals keep them in hotel room fridge. Actually ate the last of my food on plane ride home! Didnt eat out once! It was awesome!

[@azclaimjumper]

@@kaywaddell9892 And I'm sure your home-cooked vittles were tastier, more nourishing & easier on the pocketbook than anything you could have bought in any restaurant.

[@scottfwalter]

I'm researching small trailers. Both your channel here as well as your website have been most helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@MandyLea]

Awesome, thank you! I hope you find the perfect fit!

[@joyn2967]

Thanks for sharing your setup of Little Bear & Blanca! Very nice!

[@MandyLea]

You're welcome!

[@violarodriguez8603]

Very nice tour appreciate all of your wisdom that you share! Safe travels

[@MandyLea]

Our pleasure!

[@krissto22]

Love it, love it! I’m going to Walmart tomorrow and will be getting some items. Great ideas. Thank you 👍

[@MandyLea]

I hate walmart... but I love walmart... LOL. Have fun!

[@momtrck]

You are so right about needing Netflix to “escape” togetherness every so often. A year living in a 25 foot Ranger Tug boat taught us that!

[@MandyLea]

Hahaha, it takes one to know one! I'm glad you understand...

[@lindac7146]

Love your home. Blanca and Little Bear seem very homey and comfy. Best Wishes

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Linda!

[@karenabdelkader]

Sooo cool..like yalls set up. U look very happy....stay safe stay blessed and mostly stay loved

[@dianehall5345]

Mandy and Kendrick- new to your channel. Great tour and I enjoyed the trip the two of you made from Alaska through Mexico! My husband and I just bought a tear drop camper that is a 15 footer. We have an older 4x4 Tacoma. Not the TRD and wanted to be well within towing capacity. Your set up is fantastic! This must feel so luxurious, with a personal stamp! We are waiting to have a manual electric brake system installed. I am excited to be putting together camping items and accessories with the help of your channel. You have some really helpful tips & tricks from your own experiences and interviews at the shows. Thanks for all the work you both put into this channel and your adventures in photography. ~ Diane

[@MandyLea]

Thank you so much Diane! It sounds like you have a great setup too! I hope you find some helpful items/tips on our channel, and maybe to see you one day on the road!

[@dianehall5345]

Mandy- Have you and Kendrick ever traveled from CA to Maine? If you do, stop by and see us on our 350 acre working farm in central New Hampshire Lakes Region :-)

[@DanielTojcic]

I love the ACU RITE! Actually, the whole trailer and all the things you have done to it are amazing

[@MandyLea]

It's our favorite gadget too!

[@allwhatilove914]

OMG, Mandy Lea! I was one of your earliest viewers and saw your first video on the first 3k views... You probably can find comments from me on your first videos. Kept coming back but haven't being here in a while. I was buying my Tab 400 at that time (European version as I live in Belgium) and you were just changing for a Tab 320. And you were single. Wow! So many changes! Nice to see you doing so well and finding love. Will watch some more to get updated. Lots of love

[@MandyLea]

Welcome back!! I always love when people come back from time to time. i hope you enjoy getting caught up... I've been on the road 4 years now and a lot has happened!

[@brunoboaz7656]

I really like your setup with the camper and truck!

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Bruno! We love it too :)

[@inferidii]

Hi, I have some questions if you would bw so kind, why did you choose tacoma ( I am torn between tacoma and gmc canyon ) , I heard tacomas have a hard time pulling up hills and the engine can struggle pulling weight , did you modify the truck at all ? , also heard the suspension is not optimal for pulling , second question : what is the total weight of the trailer when full , third : did you add the second solar panel yourself as well as the second propane tank ? The boondock that I saw only came with one solar panel and propane plug but the inside is gorgeous and feels huge and inviting . Thank you in advance it will probably steer me more towards tacoma if it's still fine after 3 years

[@KariAndresen]

Very nice camper. I don't know how common the campers are with the trees on the side, but I may have seen you guys a little more than a week ago. I can't remember exactly where I was, but probably on hwy 24 in the Divide/Woodland Park area (in Colorado), when I noticed the camper with the trees on the side. It stood out to me as a really cute camper, but I hadn't noticed from your other videos that that's what you had until I watched this one. :)

[@MandyLea]

It was probably us! We've been around that area. This is a custom design I made myself so it's the only one!

[@KariAndresen]

Mandy Lea Photo cool...then it was definitely you. Hope you enjoyed my neck of the woods. 🙂

[@mjennyt]

I love that brake controller! Nice tour, amazing space use. You two consistently inspire me.

[@MandyLea]

Thank you Monica! We've enjoyed it!

[@spellmadam2947]

Great set up. Love to see how others are managing. Thanks for sharing.

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Great video we love it. Fabian didn’t understand Blanca 😂🤣 and he’s Spanish, but now he gets it. And go for the composting toilet.

[@MandyLea]

LOL, that is too funny!

[@thomasdunn8214]

Very informative and entertaining video ... thanks and continued "happy camping".

[@MandyLea]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@powderriver2424]

I didn’t know you could get a double cab and a long bed in the Tacoma! I’ve been looking at the Chevy Colorado because of that, and the Diesel engine. I love Toyota but the fuel mile could be better if the Tacoma could get above 10 mpg while towing maybe 12-13ish that would add to my pro and con list. I’m really happy you guys are thriving and personally think your in the zone now keep living the dream! OH, and I love the Curt Echo best tow brake I’ve owned and the best invention for rigs without a towing brake.

[@vrudy6]

Only caveat of white Toyota’s, and only white, is that the paint will start peeling somewhere after 9 years. I have a 2014 Highlander and paint started peeling in December of 2023. I took it to the local dealer here in Miami, FL. and luckily, it’s still covered by the warranty. I believe the Warranty is good for 10 or 14 yrs I’m not sure, but. It covered mine. Best of luck!

[@MandyLea]

all is good so far!

[@scargotruckcaps]

Awesome tour! Cool to see the inside of the trailer as well as your DECKED in action!

[@kendrickcallaway3163]

Thanks for the install and fixing sloppy topper install job for us! It's great to finally have some organization!

[@MandyLea]

We love it so much!

[@michaelrosauer8054]

Were did you get the deck for the truck? I loved the draws under it.

[@scargotruckcaps]

@@michaelrosauer8054 We supplied the DECKED system through our store, S-Cargo Truck Caps, in Loveland, Colorado. If you are in our area, we would be happy to help you as well!

[@jamesstrandlof8014]

Good luck to both of you. I need air conditioning and functional bathroom you got one you don't use it , your not Boondocking! But to each their own as long as you guys are happy that's great.

[@MandyLea]

What do you mean by "you're not boondocking"? We are.

[@deanmay338]

Great trailer. Great tow vehicle. Great combo. Great couple. Fantastic video!!! ;)

[@MandyLea]

Thank you thank you thank you!

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

Not really. Truck is over max payload capacity (1,175lbs.) when hitched with all that weight in the bed.May be over without the trailer hitched also. Tongue weight with all that stuff on the front of the trailer (Bikes, propane,water) is over 500lb. This exceeds the weight carrying rating of the receiver hitch on the truck. www.toyota.com/tacoma/features/weights_capacities/7594/7544/7582

[@johnmills837]

@@bigtrucklittlerv7969 Way over GVWR

[@flpirate45]

Love your new little bear.

[@AbleHammer]

Awesome ideas 💡

[@MandyLea]

Glad you like them!

[@tammyjackson5927]

Awesome set up, it looks like a home!! Love ❤️ the touches in it!

[@Beherenow1111]

Thank you thank you for sharing this tour. All your videos are helping me build my confidence and get on the road May I ask you if you use a surge protector (EMF) type device and what you recommend

[@nmr3352]

We will be moving into a trailer full time in the next year hopefully, and now that you've told me the inside height is 6'7" I know we will get the T@B 400 Little Bear. It's perfect. I also appreciate that you tell what kind of vehicle you tow it with, and how you've turned it into extra storage. Thank you both, and may your travels be blessed.

[@MandyLea]

Absolutely and best of luck to you Nancy!!

[@nmr3352]

@@MandyLea thank you!

[@JeffreyDurst]

Lot’s of information. Probably one of the best “tips and tricks” vid I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@MandyLea]

Aw thanks :) We think it's kind of boring, LOL. But I guess that makes sense.

[@JeffreyDurst]

@@MandyLea I get it...it's not magnificent mountains or glorious sunsets. But your everyday life is not so everyday compared to the rest of us. Living on the road has a visceral appeal to it. Even if it's just Kendrick showing us where he keeps his dirty laundry. lol. Can't wait to see more of the 14'ers adventures.

[@steveglennan]

Nice tour of your trailer and truck, you guys are very organized! :-)

[@MandyLea]

We try! I obviously cleaned up for the video ;)

[@CYOAMTB]

Hi Mandy! I found these natural sponges that I love that may be a good addition for Little Bear. They are called Twist loofah sponges. They are 100% plant based natural cellulose and loofah. They are hand sewn without glue or dyed. I'm not sponsored or anything, I just like them. Little Bear and Blanca are so well organized, you guys have done a great job. Hope to see you out on the road again soon. We are actually headed to Princess Craft tomorrow to look at bigger trailers for our full time adventure.

[@MandyLea]

Love it! Say hello to them for me :)

[@CYOAMTB]

@@MandyLea we planned to tell them the truth, that you are the main reason we bought a T@g and the only reason we know about them and are driving all the way to Austin. :) We are headed through north Dallas right now.

[@MandyLea]

@@CYOAMTB

[@hakfkdjwlzlvnfbrneam]

Hey Mandy, if you get a Roku Express+ from walmart you can use the RGB connector from that, which lets you use HDMI arc thus allowing your camper speakers to be used instead

[@MandyLea]

yes! That is on our list to buy :) The TV speakers have been ok so far but it would be nice to use both.

[@thespankdmonkey]

Looks like you two have many adventures ahead of you. And it looks like you can do so in a very comfortable style. Maybe just a bit jealous still being tied to my 40 hr. a week to keep the condo, wife and kids going. Seriously, ENJOY!

[@MandyLea]

You know what they say, the grass is always greener on the other side ;) Happy we can share a bit of our travels with you!

[@noworriesmate8287]

New trailer new truck that’s they way to travel! Love the TP above the exit door 🤔 got to go, got to go🤣.

[@MandyLea]

LOL... It's more convenient than you could know!

[@michelvaillancourt3833]

This is a very interesting video...merci...loved the use of the shower/toilette as extra storage :)

[@lisalamorey3453]

Great setup!

[@billyk...]

Very clean on the inside.

[@MotivationGarden]

Yay!!!👏👏👏loved the tour. I look forward to your videos and adventures

[@MandyLea]

Thanks! Can't wait to share more!

[@cindychurch925]

Great tour

[@MandyLea]

Thank you very much!

[@mgd09050]

Awesome trailer! The only two things I'd change are a cassette toilet and an induction cooktop over propane.

[@MandyLea]

We are thinking of installing a composting toilet...

[@mgd09050]

@@MandyLea Great idea. Anything to get rid of that black tank!

[@dominickbundy6429]

Nicely done toughly enjoyed your video looking forward to your adventures full-timing Stay safe, Be careful and Keep on rolling .

[@MandyLea]

Thanks for joining us!

[@glennsenechal4786]

Great Video guys, r u still liking Little Bear we are now actively shopping for one!! thank you..

[@MandyLea]

We still love it!

[@JustFun-ze5pk]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@janetbartnicki5906]

Very clever storage ideas!!

[@MandyLea]

Thank you! 😊

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Very nice tour! 🙃😃👣

[@MandyLea]

Many thanks!

[@duncdunc76]

Cool little camper! Like that thermometer gadget going to have to look into that. Just came across your channel in the recommends and subbed because I checked out your chan and am excited to watch your Alaska to Mexico vids.

[@MandyLea]

Awesome! I'm so glad you found us and I hope you enjoy the AK to MX series. It was a lot of fun to make. There is a link to the thermometer in the blog in the description ;)

[@papafredrosebush]

Great combo! Great tour. Thanks!

[@Wireman134]

Not really Fred

[@TheSkeetergirl]

I enjoyed your tour. Thank you, and have fun out there.😊

[@MandyLea]

Thank you! Will do!

[@pattystuart8095]

A very informative and well-produced video. Thanks.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Patty!

[@dusk1947]

The camper of my dreams, nice video

[@MandyLea]

Thanks! Hope you get one soon :)

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Hi guys. Great set up. Best wishes on your travels.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Steven!

[@Leelz247]

As a solo traveler, I really want this model or one like it because it has a dinette. I would still need to work from the road most of the time and I don't want to have to make and stow away my bed every time to do it to have a flat surface to work and spread out.

[@MandyLea]

Yep! One of my favorite things is the separate bed and dinette!

[@derek6947]

Nice to see that you are doing well and good equipment upgrades.

[@Laudon1228]

Does the door have a screen. I’ve watched another vid about the 400, and a couple about the 320c and nobody addresses this. Is that a freezer below the fridge I’ve heard good things about dry flush toilets. Have you all considered those? You are very smart to have that white truck. Darker colors absorb a lot more heat from the sun, cooking anything inside even more. Among other things, this makes the A/C have to work harder to cool it when you start up, and even while you’re driving. This puts more strain on the engine.

[@sectortech12b8]

Love the awning

[@MandyLea]

Us too! It's worked out pretty great!

[@jennifercampbell2512]

Thanks for this video!

[@Psychonaut273]

I love camping and one day, I hope I will have such a nice little camper like yours. Thanks for sharing

[@MandyLea]

You will love it!

[@rsos8541]

GREAT JOB

[@MandyLea]

Thank you!

[@scottdowning538]

Nicely done you guys I really enjoyed that!!

[@MandyLea]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@jpcomp5159]

Thx - very informative. Loved the repurposing of the drawer pulls to towel racks - teardrop mfr should just incorporate into next model. Getting close to retirement here, w/ desire to just go go go FT - your choice of trailer coupled w/ Tacoma seems great choice - so thanks again for sharing your "lessons learned!"

[@MandyLea]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@jpcomp5159]

@@MandyLea Another thing that puzzles me is the weird sink in BR - seems unnecessary & takes up space.

[@christinapittsley786]

Awesome overview of your home. Thanks for sharing!

[@MandyLea]

Thanks for joining us!

[@mercibeaucoup2486]

Excellent video. Thanks! Wow. This is my dream camper!!!!!

[@lynettepatton2600]

Wow..Thank you both for sharing..

[@MandyLea]

And thank you for watching!

[@brenda5399]

Just wondering, how do you shower, if its just a toilet closet? If I'm going to live on the road, I'd have to have a shower. But I do love the way you have organized and decorated, without making it cluttered. Very well thought out. Thank you

[@whss3198]

Hi Mandy&Kendrick,Really dig your videos!?Is little bear a TAB 400 boondock lite or a TAB 400 reg?Oh Kendrick you can’t go wrong with Toyota for over 23 yrs that’s all I ever owned and they always ran great and service me well 2 Corolla’s and my 2007 tundra.Keep living the good life guys god bless and safe travels!

[@cynthiarussell3810]

You guys are so awesome.

[@MandyLea]

Thanks Cynthia! So are you ;)

[@CampandCamera]

VIVA paper towels...BAM! Why didn’t I think of that? Problem solved! I’ve been looking at using a wireless Curt brake controller on my Pathfinder. Have you ever had any issues with it trying to come unplugged? You finally got a toilet and still dig a hole in the woods? You knuckleheads! Lol! Good episode y’all!

[@MandyLea]

Hahaha... I went through SO MANY rolls of papertowels when I accidentally bought VIVA and fell in love. I used to keep them together with a rubberband, but you don't need to with these. As for the brake controller - nope, it's never come unplugged! The app it comes with is a little rudimentary, but it works... And yes... we're still working on that bathroom thing :)

[@CTPerez916]

This is awesome. We are "weekend warriors," but I think if we upgrade a bit, we could do some serious traveling. Thank you!

[@MandyLea]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@hebguy07]

Nice tour of your set up

[@tracyphillips3325]

Great video Mandy and Kendrick. Lot of food improvements to make it y'all's own. Love you storage in the truck bed. Have a great day 😊

[@MandyLea]

The truck storage has been amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@carolmadge4012]

Beautiful home that you both have! Thanks for sharing.😃

[@MandyLea]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheAirForceGuy]

Mandy, Which Composting Toilet are you looking to install in your TAB 400? I have a customer asking us to install one and the only one I know of is the Nature's Head and not sure if there is enough room to operate it in the TAB 400.... Thanks!

[@MandyLea]

I was looking at the AirHead... it has a little smaller footprint I believe... airheadtoilet.com/

[@TheAirForceGuy]

Thanks

[@wvoutdoorsman5326]

Loved the tour guys!!! Great little setup!!!

[@MandyLea]

Thank you! We're loving it so far.

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

Thanks for the tour! 😃

[@seahawk2158]

Awesome video 👍