Canon Vixia, Junk Yard Blinds

[@VtecSam]

i never noticed the gopro scratch.

[@dstar945]

My first thought when I started the video was WOW it's so clear and bright. So if that tells you anything then that's good. I'm enjoying the upgrades your doing on the new to you RV.

[@maurirish1]

Loving your new home. Feels more and more cozy.

[@TravelingRobert]

The Vixia looks good. More natural, you can play with shallow depth of field and you have zoom! But then again you have to watch your focus sometimes. I think you should mix it up when you get a new GoPro. Each camera has pros and cons. I like how the RV is coming along by the way.

[@manuelmarti8758]

I have following your videos for a while now. I felt bad for you when you were in the van. I could see happiness and relief when you got your new rv. Keep moving forward. Only good things will come.

[@debmarie55]

Video quality seems sharper, brighter. No smudge :) Those blinds look great. No need to have all matchy-matchy throughout. The bedroom has it's own look, and the living area has it's own look. Good luck finding the curtains to go around the front!

[@johng4250]

you do seem to get lucky on your forays for spare parts. Something you might try on your propane burners......wrap a cat flea collar around the piping next to the burner. You will find it keeps spiders out of the compartments. They last a couple years and will keep spiders from clogging the gas orafaces (sp) with their webs. I never find webs near mine from using that trick. I buy one collar and cut it in thirds for water heater, fridg, and space heater.

[@w33v1]

john g re: (sp) orifices! :) Neat trick.

[@RVCrazy]

john g Good tip John, I'll have to try that out. Thanks.

[@jimmydipp2325]

this is when i became a fan classic videos crazy to look back and see how far the channel has come

[@douglamp178]

I liked the Cannon back when you were using it in college, so much shaper. Just yesterday I lined one of my roman shades with material to block light and peepers. Easy to do with spray adhesive and some scrap from the fabric store. I am enjoying the fixer upper vids.

[@edwardwoods5977]

soon as I seen the video before you said anything I knew the picture looked clearer.

[@reene212]

Am I the only one in love with Jack? He's perfect! love the vids too.

[@nomadicfanatic]

+Noreen Brill He's such a great traveling companion. :)

[@ItsJacksonBruh]

I love watching your videos Eric! Been a fan for a while now! Love the new RV, keep up the good work :)

[@bt4b4]

You and jax seem much happier in this RV...... Happy for ya ! This camera is good...

[@reneyc723]

Colors seem to be more vivid. Glad to see you are happy.

[@drewdrops-6754]

I love the layout of the new rv.

[@longrider50]

Never knew about rv junkyards. Makes sense. Thx. Good luck with your continued search for parts. Safe travels.

[@dianehill8014]

The new home is looking awesome and very cozy. The videos look good to me...I can even see the flame in the hot water heater chamber very well..!

[@jeffreyoaks7523]

She's coming along Nicely Eric. I love her!!!

[@debbiemcqueen8822]

Hi Eric & Jax! I noticed the quality is a little better with the Canon Vixia but I don't have a very discerning eye. I really look forward to your videos. I wake up every morning and check to see if you've uploaded anything new. I enjoy watching you fix up and customize your RVs. You've got a spark in your eye again and I'm so happy for you and Jax.

[@jimbobooth5822]

the RV is lookin better and better each time i see it on your videos.

[@goinrving5769]

It sure looks nice seeing you and Jax back in a Tioga again.

[@oriongkt]

No question about it... video quality was noticeable better ! You're making great progress on fixing up the new rig... keep up the hard work! Now after seeing all you've done I'm tired and need a nap ! LOL

[@donaldgibson6386]

Great video as always. It takes time to get everything fixed. Like the curtains! Great steal on them, excellent price!

[@genesmith6509]

Curtains look great! Please do a video at the RV graveyard which would be pretty cool!

[@TimFuller]

The video looks fine. Use whatever camera you prefer. I wouldn't let the perfect get in the way of the perfectly acceptable. Enjoy.

[@norcaldave9904]

nice work Eric. Just a suggestion when you have time. Your hot water heater should be flushed out. easy to do and gets all that old sediment out of it. Good luck. thanks for sharing :)

[@tonycamaro1677]

Great video. The Vixio camera works just fine. I have a '95 Class C looks much like your's and especially enjoy watching and learning from your videos. Keep on truckin'!

[@nedbulken4790]

Ah memories! We had that spacemaker coffee maker when i was growing up!

[@Ken0604]

Eric this camera is much better and clearer. RV is really starting to look nice. Hope it last a good long while for you and Jax. I know you talked about getting a new RV at one time but man they are so damn high.

[@XsyntrikNomad]

LOVE the quality on this camera. I like it much better honestly.

[@aprillaping1397]

Love those curtains!!!!! It is such a homey home. I so envy you!!!!!! Jax loves those curtains!

[@WalkAndPaddle]

We love that you care so much about video quality. :) I like the Canon and I like the GoPro. Use what works for you! Glad you were able to find some blinds! :) Looks like thing are really coming together for Olga.

[@g1smo207]

Great to see it all coming together, its time for a new intro to show the new RV :)

[@hitecpete]

hi Eric the blinds looked really nice. I never noticed a problem with the gopro which seemed spot on. the audio is also very good. my big cat muffy watched Jax on the big screen. I love all your video's, thanks.

[@maryc7830]

I love Jax! You're such a good daddy to him. :-)

[@valeriecooper7106]

so pleased with your blinds . You seem so happy now. Well done. Hi Jax xxx

[@Douglasssmoore74]

If you come through boise idaho I'll fix your blinkers. Love your channel, thanks for the great videos.

[@vanmasterflash7153]

these older videos are the best

[@johnnycochran3011]

eric thank u for the stuff u teach us

[@planb2222]

**You should absolutely address the steering tires as a top priority.** The dry rot that you showed says "I'm gonna blow!" I have seen trucks not much bigger than T-2 lose a steering tire and make a hard turn right into the divider wall. I personally like the goPro better. I only ever noticed the scratch when light would flare on the lens. But, the Canon works well too. I'm very glad that you are aware of the closeness that some people do when using a standard lens.. it is very annoying. T-2 is looking good! I need to find an RV graveyard around here. Have a good one.

[@billdubya]

The gopro is more pleasant to look at. I remember that when you first got it, the videos became more user friendly. Like the videos. You are lucky to be able to live the way that you do.

[@Linescrew1Canada]

I use a Canon Vixia. It's one of many tools in a good video tool box.

[@HoneyandMe]

I noticed the scratch, but after a few minutes into the videos, I got used to it. This is nice though. Good quality picture, and saves you some cash not having to get a new lens! Kudos to your junk yard score!!

[@ClassALiving]

I love that retro look. And i think i like the canon better imo

[@angelaangell8523]

Hi Eric, love the new roman shades for the rv. I never noticed the scratch either on your other camera. Don't sweat it, just live frugal. Love Jax. He's such a good kitty. Have fun on your journeys. =)

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

I like the Canon Vixia better than that Go Pro you picked up. It was weird with that spot showing up. (I am spoiled with your great camera work!) So this is clearer and pleasant to watch. I am always impressed with how fast you tackle your projects! Amazing!

[@LibellulaGlass]

I think the picture quality is better on the Vixia.

[@pdxbrewer]

Nice work Eric! Can you give the names of those boneyards? I'm in PDX & just started my van build - need some good sources for parts. Thx for keeping us updated with your progress.

[@nomadicfanatic]

I don't remember any specific names but they are the only ones in the cities of Centralia Washington, Shelton Washington, and st. Helens Oregon

[@pdxbrewer]

Awesome, thx a bunch! Headed to St Helens as we speak! Hope we can cross paths before you head east.

[@candybargaming1859]

Great video! Love your RV

[@royamer4587]

Eric are you serious what a videos man, Please DAILY VIDEOS!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I plugged a Braun Coffee bean grinder into my favorite Husky 2,000 watt dc-ac power inverter from Lowes and will never forget it. I had never imagined how intensely it could self destruct and to this day I am without words to express it. Anyway, after being shocked nearly to death I wanted to see what was inside. I had to smash the newly welded together case apart with an ax. Inside, to my surprise, was nothing but a molten pool of metal.

[@sharontaylor8426]

I like this camera better. You look so damn happy. Nice smile and keep safe.

[@TheDUNLOP6]

Great video!

[@Dadadojo]

I like the Vixia fine, definitely better than the gopro you've been using lately. However, I think the gopro that you lost is still my favorite overall. Until you can replace that, I think the Vixia is your best bet. Glad to see you back in a full size RV. Also, loving the positive attitude as of late. It's infectious.

[@1985wvufan]

Eric these last few videos have been really informative. Thank you. I will need all the help I can get when I start my on boondocking life and this information is great. I am also starting a new channel soon. Sort of a vlog, is what my kids call it. Not up yet, but soon: The adventures of TheRealPappaG.

[@tyra5606]

I just got a Canon Vixia and am loving it :)

[@rvprepperwayne]

Eric, I like the Go pro better vs the Canon. Sound at the 1:00 and the 3:25 mark sounds distorted. Video quality is much better with the Go Pro and The wide angle is much better.

[@hoopdesire]

Your video skills are superb! I love that you went the extra mile and got Tioga blinds instead of just making some. Good luck with finding more stuff at the yard! Then, time for pizza!!!!!

[@williamsegall2934]

Glad to see things coming together for you. Keep up that optimistic attitude! It's good to see you so positive. I have to admit, I wasn't so sure how I felt when you first showed the new RV, but I'm coming around to it. Put up a Han Solo poster on the fridge and I won't be able to tell the difference. :)

[@MindiheartsMusic]

Nice camera, good quality. Love your videos!

[@Familyguy1262]

Picture is way better than go pro. Wow!

[@55jimd]

The camera looks great. Great vlogs. Thank's

[@notsheeple2019]

You want go wrong with the canon Vixia with a external mic. You can change the setup for closeup and wide angle. I have both the Hero3+ and Canon Vixia HF R500. I have the external mic setup for both. You can adjust the Canon so you can hold it close and get a wide angle shot. Good luck. I like the Canon video quality over the GOpro

[@daveuhlmeyer8050]

You Can't go wrong with the Canon. I think you meant. Ditto for me.

[@xluttex]

Your amazing and I'm like just going in to college and am planing to join the rv life and this helps alot

[@coachturner4115]

Just a thought. Could you pick up some good used tires at a junk yard??

[@StudioDaVeed]

1. I like the variety in camera. 2. In the summer I have showerable water 12 hours after running water heater for an hour or so, so yes, save the propane. 3. Coffee makers or anything with a heating element take massive watts. A standard cheapo coffee maker pulls 800 easy during brewing but falls to about 250 for the warmer. The kicker is; most cheapos brewer element will cycle on/off while the unit is 'on'.

[@steveharmon156]

Good for you, love it when things go well for you, however, if things always went well we wouldn't benefit from you showing us solutions to the problems when they do crop up. Thanks again for another informative video. :)

[@gmanjay3541]

Hey Eric, looks like the RV is coming together. Keep up the good work.

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

the canon vixia is working real good, and you're right about holding it with the stick, much better framing. as for privacy, i'm going to use the window tinting that 'Alaska Motorhome' showed us. the curtains remind me of the ones i placed in my new home 1976.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

This camera is better than the one I'm using for sure.

[@Saunders7]

how much propane do you go through in amonth?

[@bigcountry6429]

I like the Vixia. The video quality is great! It looks more natural in my opinion.

[@Gyppor]

You might be able to get a wide angle converter for your Vixia for close-up shots. The cheap ones will have some distortion, but they might still be better than using the scratched-up gopro.

[@genesmith6509]

Eric, Very important. Remove the iron drain plug on your water heater and replace it with a plastic one, so you can drain the tank often. The metal plug may cause rust and shorten the water heater life. The water heater should be drained often!!!!

[@nomadicfanatic]

+Gene Smith Thanks Gene! Good tip

[@danielcorona605]

had to brush my teeth after watching this....

[@wikedcircle6398]

Daniel corona now go wash your ass ....you stink

[@ksmasterchif]

+Daniel Corona yeah was more yellow than a crayola box...

[@TedNewkirk]

The GoPro angle is nice in certain situations. But if you hadn't brought it up, I probably would not have noticed. Unfortunately, the scratch on it did show up in certain scenes, so certainly understand the change. Excited to see you build out the new rig!

[@seansmith6788]

I think it would've been really cool to see footage of the junkyard. I'm kinda weird but I still love going to a salvage yard and looking around

[@rvnut1133]

In my opinion, it looks 1000x better, good quality, bright and very clear but that's just me.

[@ontheroadwithjoy6266]

Sooo..do the bone yards still let you go in with a couple tools and find what you seek?

[@Radian327]

Cannon Vixia gives a superior picture. You should definitely use it more often. Looking online there are wide angle lens options for it.

[@gordonmaxwell9095]

Eric., love the way you have chosen to fly,have you thought about using another presure type bar for the dog house and cab? you could find room darking curtains at Wallmart farly cheeply. Keep up the great road life and never look back at the negitive, follow the positive. Gord

[@dspeer77]

Canon looks fine man. Keep it up, good stuff.

[@thomaskatayama3336]

Thumbs up on the curtains and the install!

[@pktech1969]

Hey man, I just came across your channel. NICE !! Very interesting content & explanation of how things work on your RV. Jax is cool too. Nice vids. Just subscribed.

[@MadWeiner]

The Canon Vixia is one of the best cameras for low light conditions.

[@SVELFARO]

Two things on your water heater, first, if the flame is that loud it must be yellow clean and adjust the slide on the burner tube so less air is mixed with the gas and you get a nice blue flame two, the electric element seems to be missing I see a plug where it should go. I could be wrong but you can check by looking at the manual online hopefully the model info is still there on the water heater. Your new rig is looking good. :)One more thing, looks like the inline safety fuse is missing, I am pretty sure but check your manual or the RV service center, it should go on the second terminal form the right or third form left, it should be there so if flames come out of the burner tube it will shut the whole water heater down, looks like it has be bypassed. so check it out.

[@robertbidochon7949]

+Nomadic Fanatic Hi! Why you don't put dark tints instead of curtains?

[@JoshKilen]

i like the canon better, i like the bamboo blinds

[@RVGrannyWA]

Josh Kilen The blinds a very retro looking, the colors are a dead give away that they are vintage 70's. In retrospect all these years later they look pretty good. Lol.

[@RVGrannyWA]

Retro is coming back. It's funny how some colors and styles bring back certain memories. My children were all little in the 70's and I have good memories of that decade.

[@goforet]

Hey video looks great, yes I noted the scratch when the sun hits your lens.

[@MattPoteetFilms]

hey Eric you can get a wide angle or fisheye converter lens to put on your canon vixia !

[@donatillocastleberry6068]

You Are always welcome to my place ! Im in Olivehurst California

[@DanBronk]

I like the wide angle ... However I really like the quality of the Vixia better ... Over all I like the Vixia better.

[@bonniehowell6604]

Very Nice photps! Easy to watch & hear!

[@ian1184]

All your videos look good to me, with this camera and the go pro

[@HillbillyHoosier]

Can you add a screw-on lens on this Vixia to change what is in frame at your normal hand held distance? Just asking.

[@JoeCubicle]

Scratchy GoPro vs the Vixia: Looks like you got it covered. Video is just fine. The monopod use to get it a foot or so away looks great. Audio is really good. We can hear the guy talking/cussing at 2:42 and 3:07. Ha ha. Good vids Eric. You're finding your groove.

[@norasteel5353]

the clarity on your camera is fine. I don't care what others say, I like those heavier bamboo curtains!

[@TheBadSeed3094]

the wall paper seems to be coming off, I know this is an older rv, is it hard to remove that and what are ur plans? thanks good info

[@johncnorris]

The video quality looks fine. PS - Junk Yark?

[@Drifter5.7]

Video looks good. Keep looking for parts, winter is coming people get rid of things they do not want to store. I found a whole scrap RV for a couple hundred bucks last fall on CL. I just couldn't get it across a bridged metro area so I just offered a price for items i needed.