Working On the RV… IN A PARKING LOT?? + Staying at an Off-Road RV Park!

[@MrLucas1012]

Instead of a dowel, use a 1/2 inch diameter piece of pvc pipe. Pro tip….Use end caps on the pipe, will totally look like a designer blackout curtain. Not that you guys need pro tips …. After all… you built Clementine!!😎

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Great tip

[@Love_rainy_days]

Good Idea 👍👍

[@cylok2871]

hands down clementine is one of the best RV builds on the internet. Its a whole lot better than many one bed condos

[@tonys1636]

If the blackout curtains/blinds had been fitted on the outside of the net curtains , not underneath, it is easier to roll them up. A future mod. Blackout roller blinds can be purchased in various sizes and can be cut down to fit if a smaller size is required.

[@inthesun3884]

I want to do this to our RV. I watched a video where a couple added magnets so they don’t hang out and stick to the windows. Brilliant.

[@jh48167]

Hey, Eric and Alison, hydrogen peroxide and a box of Q-tips can take out stains. Dip a Q-tip in peroxide and gently dab. As the Q-tip absorbs the stain, pitch it and repeat the process until the stain is gone. Also, so nice to see Matt again!

[@jeremyhellen8234]

Also, very similarly, oxi clean gets blood right out.

[@Bekz715]

My mind went exactly to this. Peroxide is great for getting blood out of fabric.

[@adyferguson3846]

You two really suit each other light hearted full of trying different adventures together. Love watching you.

[@pw7030]

Yeah for having Matt...his expressions are priceless!

[@EarMaster55]

Have you considered putting some GoPro mounts (at some interesting angles) on the outside of the RV and just clipping a GoPro into it during the drive?

[@jessejames9576]

Use lengths of pvc pipe in the bottom of your curtains. Just a thought. They come long and are easy to cut and serve all sorts of uses.

[@MyBackyardScience]

It was a rough start but a great finish! We love that you guys have hit the road!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Eric & Alison. Clementine is absolutely adorable. You both done fantastic work on her to make it a perfect RV Home Have a Brilliant Road trip in her enjoy all your hard hard work .🥰

[@janadachingwa9234]

Your RV is coming a long just find. The two of you are having fun and enjoying each other. Walk in Peace.

[@christinestephenson1742]

You did such a wonderful job remodeling/repairing this vintage RV! You understand it inside out so it's not likely to strand you anywhere! No wonder you have an audience at the parking lot. RV looks like new!

[@briandavis8480]

Just a thought but you all might consider a collapsible table for future projects that may pop up so you can take your work outside and keep Clementine clean.

[@gabrieluribe1852]

I Love Your Beautiful Captain Chairs And The Nice Thing About Your Exterior Aluminum Walls Is That They Don't Warpe, Like Our Newer Models.

[@flexjay87]

Rv looks really good. My question would be, since you changed the engine, is it a big difference, and do you find it has enough power for hills, and highway cruising ?

[@sarapanzarella97]

My kids are 12 and 14 and I still buy Dreft stain remover and baby wipes for clean up. What about magnets for the black out curtains? Love your music choices ❤️

[@SethandJoncee]

Love that you are fixing things in the home Depot parking lot!! 😊

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Most appropriate place, love it!

[@sarah-phillips]

I friggin' LOVE those picture hanging strips! The artwork is super cute, too. It's all looking so great - you guys should be really proud. We got a great tip from This Old House - if you have a wood frame and the screw actually strips out (not the issue here but if you need it eventually), fill the hole with a boatload of toothpicks and wood glue, let it set, saw off whatever is hanging out, then sand it down and it's like fresh wood. We used it on some door hinges and it works great. Have so much fun with Matt! So cool your friends can meet up with you.

[@tonys1636]

Matchsticks are better as softwood and cheaper if used ones are used.

[@cindland]

I remember learning that on TOH eons ago! Well before Internet, streaming etc were even words!

[@barbbaines3776]

Being a quilter, I learned that your own spit will take out your own blood on fabric, but it won't work on someone else's blood. Try it next time it totally works. Other than that I love what you both are doing. Enjoy it.

[@NetterKK]

Hydrogen peroxide takes it out in almost everything and I haven’t had it stain anything.

[@stephaniefreeman6892]

I love where life goes. My husband and I were living in an RV when you were world traveling. I am sure you will have plenty of stories to tell by the end of this experience 😉

[@wombamatic]

if you sprinkle baking soda on the superglue its sets instantaneously. Also good for creating sort of an instant filler for holes. great video thanks for taking the time to upload.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Oh really? We'd never hear of that one, thanks!

[@amldoc69]

As far as hooking the two dowels together, you can use the plastic heat shrink tubes for electirc

[@andresrammi]

Classy work on the RV decoration... 👍🏾 For future reference Home depot can make straight cuts on wood or other materials for you, so if your previously custom cut wood breaks and you are on the road and wantsa new one in that custom size, you can ask at Home Depot to make the cut for you, normally the machine seats at the lumber area at the back of the store. Straight cuts only as far as I know, but all kinds of sizes , trim pieces, planks, boards...

[@sarah-phillips]

We did this when we bought blinds! They're really nice about it.

[@stevejenks8892]

Interior looks great!! For rookie carpenters you’ve got a masterpiece!

[@SoxRoxBoston]

Personally I think that you both handle the hiccups well and come up with some awesome solutions 4X Wheeling looks so fun. Hi Matt 👋

[@marytapioca]

Quickly put bar soap on blood with water, then rub the material together with itself. Then put white vinegar on it. Then wash it with laundry soap. This works on most stains, like sharpie, wine, grape-juice, etc... Gotta do it quickly though. BTW I love Hot Springs, Arkansas!

[@richelleneville974]

Matt!! Yeah! I love when y’all get to include Matt. In your videos. It looks like a fun trip so far. Love y’all’s videos. Can’t wait to see the next video. 💜😊

[@ChristopherCanada]

You can also use saliva to get small amounts of blood out of cloth.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

😳

[@maobfh]

Because you have the curtains behind another rod (this is temporary, until you get the leather) and if you spend much time in the RV during the daylight hours (rain, sleet, snow, fatigue, injuries) you need some sun. This will take 5 minutes to do when you want them open, get some 1/2in ribbon/rope/kumihimo in a 5 foot length for the long window. Cut 5 (five) one foot pieces of ribbon/rope…. Now, lift your blackout curtain over the rod of the lighter curtains on that windows. Now, grab the bottom of the middle of the curtain and draw the length of the center up to the rod. Take 1 inch of rope and put it around the center of the curtain and the rod and tie it up. Use a knot like you are tying your shoes, so that it will stay in place but is easy to untie. Now, go to one end of the curtain (or both of you do this together and each pick an end) and gather the fabric about 3-5in from the very end and gather the entire length up to the rod. Using a 1 foot piece of rope for each end, tie the rope around the fabric you have gathered, just as you did in the center. Now on each side of the center, pick the spot halfway between the center and the end ties . Gather the fabric from that spot straight up to the rod. Using the last of the ribbon/rope, tie the fabric on each side to the rod, exactly as you did with the center and the ends. You are not done, yet. Step back from the curtains and look at the window and curtains as a whole. Are the curtains open enough to give you most of the sun coming in the window? If not, add 4 more strips and tie up the spots between the ties already in place. I will be surprised if that step is necessary but you want the sun when you are not dressing/sleeping/need privacy/have a Peeping Tom. Now, look at the fabric at both ends of the curtain. Is the end fabric draping nicely down 3 or 5in? If not, slide the end ropes in 2-4 in. If everything looks good, this is how you open the curtains each day until you mount the leather that will hold them up to the wall. It will, of course, get easier in time. It will also show you where to place your leather pieces.

[@kennyandnell]

We’ve been watching your channel for a few years. Love your style and just being yourselves. Just started watching from the beginning, which we’ve never done. Cheers 🍺

[@ramonfong2127]

for blood stains use hydrogen peroxide guys! the stain usually comes right off otherwise, for more dried stuff, you can use that and grandma's stain remover ... you can get it at the local walmart and it does wonders... cause grandma knows better

[@AndeePandCompany]

We love Matt!!! What a terrific friend! ❤️

[@emmap1259]

Well said ❤

[@bt5080]

You both have worked so hard and have been dealing with so much stress this past year it was good to see you finally have REAL FUN! When you finished your OFf Roading it shows some of the stress melting off your face and you seemed really happy. I bet with a few days and weeks with Clementine things will get better and better. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Clementine looks so good, love what y'all have done. ATV riding looked like so much fun! Glad to see you enjoying our home state and Hot Springs is one if our favorite places.

[@betsyrose9233]

You guys are doing such a wonderful job on Clementine!!! Your hard worked pay off. Go have some fun!!😎🤩

[@Cruickskank]

Honestly, you guys have done such a good job with Clementine! I started watching waay back when you both went to some Highland Games in the town I grew up in and when COVID hit I was like, oh no what will youse do! But youse have knocked it out the park with the RV 🎉

[@siphonsnob]

You are the only "van-lifers" that I watch who are not Vegan/Veg. So refreshing. I was beginning to think there was some kind of rule.

[@adrianpretz4893]

Green vegetables are what you’re supposed to feed your food before you turn it into barbecue

[@damilolaakanni]

Trent and Allie, Kara and Nate aren't vegan either.

[@siphonsnob]

@@damilolaakanni I don't follow Trent and Allie, but Kara and Nate are test-driving vegan for the month of January. Nate is not impressed.

[@elg210]

Hey you two! I live in Italy with my husband, but we are from Venezuela and because of the unfortunately situation of our beautiful country we scape 8 year ago and we haven't been able to go back, but this is another story.... We started following you because of clementine 😊... I just wanted to say that blood strains goes off with hydrogen peroxide and one tip is never never use hot water... Maybe you won't see these message.. but 9 give it a shot.. Stay safe!

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

I have a HUGE helpful hint for you --- treat those curtains (both sides) between the cab and "house" with some kind of "Scotchguard" spray. You will be able to wipe off any dirt or spills easily. I treated my chair cushions in my kitchen nook 15 years ago when I moved into my house and just recently resprayed them --- they didn't really need them tho, a damp rag or a little scrub with the scrubby side of a kitchen sponge will still clean pretty much everything off. My husband eats, especially when he's really hungry, like a drunk badger crossed with a two-year-old child ... this tip has saved me a ton of work. It DOES stink for a while, so you may want to rig up a temporary sub while you air them out ...

[@h.s.5550]

Your videos have come such a long way, so glad you guys stuck with it, love you guys especially allison💕🤗

[@jerriecook6908]

I so enjoyed your off the road fun. It brought back memories of my first off the road fun. By the time we got back to our RV I was completely cover in mud. The only clean spot...was under my glasses. Thanks and enjoy your time on the road. ❄☃️

[@Hei_hey]

Watched Kara & Nate put down foam on floor to protect from winter gear and keep feet warm. Easy to shape. Maybe stuff some in windows (winter only, won't melt.. as adds insulation and lightweight. Have fun trying new food, exploring ...one day can see electric atvs hauling things like wood for working at home even easier.

[@halleyhebertrealtor]

Warm water and soap usually takes it out if done immediately. Also keep baby wipes on hand. Those suckers are awesome at removing all types of stains.

[@hidanelle]

I love watching your videos with Clementine! She has such character-you have done a great job. I love your ingenuity with the blackout curtains!

[@ampersand.8888]

So Kara & Nate fixed up their Van at a Lowe’s and now you’re fixing your RV at a Home Depot. The serendipity is amazing.

[@roberttharp3650]

You two are never boring always entertaining go for it

[@Lonerwolf420]

U will love Hot Springs.. such a beautiful area with many places to camp in the Ouachita forest ... proud to calll this area home

[@thenikonjones]

I live about 40 minutes East of the RV park near the town of Benton! We love your channel! 🙂I know you have to be safe in terms of meeting your fans but would be cool to meet you guys and see Clementine!

[@ShellyLaws]

Love your work guys. I think you guys need thermal window covers for the cab. If you custom make them (watch KZbin) it will help in the cold /heat. A lot of people in Australia make them for the high heat. Happy travels.

[@nancyulloa7119]

Love to see you reeping the rewards of all your hard work!!! So happy for you!!

[@jcurry1125]

Of course, cold water soak to get most of it out, then a cotton swab to apply some bleach to whatever is left of the stain, then wash.

[@Maydoggie]

You can get rain gear for not too much money and it definitely beats getting wet when it's cold.

[@frankwolf389]

Instead of a wooden dowel, go to the plumbing section and get a 1/2 inch PVC pipe and use that. I did that all our window curtains in our RV.

[@raspberry5570]

The RV is Looking good but my thought is why have cream curtains and sofa covers hope you don’t spill anything big style , we had a touring caravan and beige sofa pads I still used throw covers which I was great full off when we accidentally knocked over tomato pasta sauce which splashed everywhere looks like your having fun on the road x

[@shannonalward217]

It’s so nice to see you guys on the road again and enjoying all of your hard work! 💖The off roading trip looked great.

[@randomnonsense_1]

Haha, my wife and I stayed at that same offroad park in September for our 20th wedding anniversary. We went there to take our Jeep on some real off road trails. It was a great place to stay and the people there are awesome.

[@Theendlessadventure]

That sounds so fun! Congrats on 20 years!

[@jmbroom33]

When using superglue always wear plastic gloves then you can just peel them off and throw away. Saves peeling off your skin and throwing that away.

[@colleenmayes1537]

Tip from a nurse I knew decades ago. A 50/50 solution of peroxide and water will take care of blood on cloth. In case you ever are without the Kiss Off.

[@buildanadventure]

Oh, y'all are so much fun! The ATV adventure at the end looked like a blast! We are no strangers to working on things in the Home Depot parking lot lol. Safe travels! -Ben and Ang

[@handyj5700]

Get a small dowel. Drill a hole in each end of the bigger dowels, put some glue on the smaller dowel, insert small dowel into bigger dowels and tape together till glue is dry. Bingo, big dowel.

[@jerrywestin3447]

You guys are classy & have good taste in Interior design! Wow! Kudos!!!!!

[@cindland]

We NEED to see you guys meet up with Karan and Nate, now that you are both full time Road traveling! Congrats that you’re finally on the road. I’m excited for you. Did you guys get new front seats? Or reupholster? I can’t remember anymore.

[@snuglyfluff6969]

They got a viewer / fan to custom build captains chairs with double arm-rests, including the newest TEA RV logo design. The chairs are in a red stone colour that matches the theme of the interior. They were showcased in a eps about 2-3 ago.

[@xsnjkwfeny-wr9qr]

so smart to briuing the house to the hardware store. beats having to make a dozen trips for forgetting small items.

[@sarahm3875]

Wash the curtains with peroxide! I promise you it will come right out. I'm an athletic trainer and have to get blood off jerseys in seconds. It works like a charm.

[@vondabarela8994]

That off roading looked like so much fun! Really enjoyed the whole episode. Always great adventures with y’all! Thanks for the ride. 😊👍🏼

[@Angela-1974]

Love your RV it's so cool 😍 Good to see Matt again 😎

[@alanmalcolm8055]

I saw you both on a channel 4 program on uk tv. You were at Gutted and it was a blink and miss you moment. It was Sue Perkins Big American Road Trip.. Do you remember being filmed. Made my night. And when I shouted out it made my wife scream.

[@lorriewatson5924]

You 2 have done a fantastic job! Your RV is gorgeous!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@deedra54]

Cold water & hairspray for blood removal. Knock on Metal because it's stronger is what I say.

[@tubeWyrme]

Hey Alison, you might wanna change your passcode from 5020 😉5:15

[@Theendlessadventure]

Good thing my code's longer than 4 digits 😉

[@MrThomasandersen]

As always, a super vlog. Great to see Matt back on the show, but where did he sleep, and did he sleep well ?😎

[@unibal]

Hey guys. When I bought my place I swore to only use those 3m strips to hold stuff, hoping for no new holes. My experience with them is they are terrible. Make sure anything you got hanging on them can take a sudden drop to the floor.

[@jennifercouch3479]

Your new blackout curtains are adorable! You said because you had to buy 2 shorter dowels instead of 1 longer one and it doesn't work the way you want. The roll up idea is a cute idea. What if you bought 2 straps, 1 to hold up each dowel side?

[@sally..3242]

You can purchase spring loaded curtain rods which would work perfect for your windows

[@TheGoToFamily]

Nicely done guys, enjoying the new RV series! ❤️😃

[@branchsnapper2228]

I got some metal finish bubble wrap insulation and sewed it inside my curtains, black out and thermal all in one.

[@ellyntallon2255]

I know your done with it just wanted to fyi you that you can get longer pieces in millwork dept for trim ect. Except not longer dowels tho but maybe something that would work too

[@kst357]

Now that you've experienced rain while camping & it can sometimes go on for days, let me hear you say that it's not worth installing an awning.

[@tarathompson458]

For longer dowels think of bamboo from the garden centre that are used to support plants.

[@nicholec1251]

Hydrogen peroxide works great. I put a rag beneath the fabric and put peroxide on the blood. Then rub. Love the art!! ..And love these videos!! 😁

[@sherripowell7285]

Looking for the video where you did the leather straps for the blackout curtains.

[@-RONNIE]

Another good video👍🏻 that was smart stopping in the home Depot parking lot.

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi endless adventure what a really really great video really enjoyed watching really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@emilyclaire3504]

So awesome how far you guys have come with the RV!!!

[@kathykeene2092]

The driver and passenger seats look super comfortable. I think you should pain the RV on the outside. I use to have a 1978 Class C that was very similar to yours. At the time, I would have painted it if I had the funds back in the 80’s and 90’s.

[@CurioByBSpokeDesigns]

I've just spotted you guys on a British TV show - Sue Perkins Big American Road Trip. She visited Gutted.

[@CynicalTimes]

Biz works well on blood stains. First rinse well in cold water to dilute the stain.

[@emmap1259]

I always travel with 'Tide to go' after you recommended it in one of your vlogs several years ago now, it's saved many items on my travels, thanks.

[@FloodItAll]

Out here in Quartzsite, Arizona for our first “snow bird” stay. Great place in the desert away from everything! Let’s have a beer!

[@adrianpretz4893]

Did you consider using PVC pipe or electrical conduit as a dowel substitute?

[@frsty5783]

Osceola cheese! It fixes everything. Osceola cheese binds the universe (and bowels). Just a tip. And... this is just a taco -> 🌮 or...is it JUST a taco? **Sonar and Munchkin - good choices!

[@wdoreza]

Where do you get your Hello Fresh meals sent to when on the road?

[@Love_rainy_days]

Glad to see your enjoying your RV. The RV look great you two did a great job. Home Depot and Walmart should be your sponsors. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Stay safe and have fun in your great new remodeled RV. Cheers 🍕🍕🍺🍺🧔

[@sbaker3426]

New camera? Was like being tossed around in a boat watching this vid. So glad you guys are on the road and beginning the journey! So excited to see the adventures unfold!

[@KarenDegenhart]

My favorite glue is E6000. It can repair just about anything.

[@mrmaunne]

The inside looks really nice!

[@monroe2245]

Lol you guys are such southerners... snows barely covering the ground and yer appalled. Great rv vids. Best from snowy Canada!

[@RobbieHerrera]

Clementine sounds fantastic. So nice to see you guys on the road.

[@rr8960]

Cold water with whatever cleaning product you use. Otherwise heat sets the stain. Looks like you did a good job!

[@JTSOUTDOORLIFE]

Great job on the RV guys!