TOUR MY HOME ON WHEELS w/ OFF GRID and ALL UPGRADES | Springdale Mini Travel Trailer Tour | RV Tour

[@RobinT-treehugger]

I was a bit skeptical when you announced your change from truck camper to trailer but it is obvious how much happier you are with this setup. Great job!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Robin!

[@gweger6425]

@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Y Hi Catherine, Im inspired to follow your lead and take the leap of changing from beloved truck camper to trailer like yours!! Im sure there will be a club at some point

[@user-David-Alan]

You have done an excellent job setting yourself up for boondocking. Stay well and be safe.

[@edschneider1780]

Love the 395 sign, lot of memories there. The solar upgrade is awesome. Thanks for sharing it all!

[@boonedog1457]

Catherine, You've done an outstanding job upgrading your travel rig. I applaud you. It's outstanding. With your focus on security, consider preventing outside access to your water supply. You can do this by securing your water supply, so no one can add anything to your water. Installing some sort of stronger,locking system (perhaps a custom fit) would work. There are evil people out there who like to do harm, which is just evil. I'm proud of you! Keep living the life that many will never experience. Thank you for your channel.

[@gregsnyder6153]

Very smart upgrades by a very brave and resourceful person. Your solar installation videos were excellent. Keep on truckin’.

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

I like the additions that you made to your trailer as a former longhaul truck driver be sure to use some kind of tire protective, like armor all at least once a month that will help against dry rot and keep them pliable. Just spray it on and walk away it'll soak in.

[@sunriseskies3883]

Hey, good to know. I live in Arizona and it’s all about heat and sun. I used to put armor all on my tires years ago… But then somebody had told me that was actually the opposite. That Armor All could actually damage tires / sidewall. 🤔🤔🤔

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

Well I always in the 30 years that I drove had success with that, the only thing you want to avoid if possible is not to treat your tires before it rains because it can affect the grip on the road. I'm glad I could help

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

@@sunriseskies3883 I used to think the same, then I read up on their product, Armor All is non petroleum and Water based, and Safe, its like an old rumor that's Not based in any Facts, 50 year old 'Armor All' was the First Product to Safely Protect the Surfaces its Meant to Protect! No Fear' Just Try It💪🇺🇲

[@kenconley9642]

@@sunriseskies3883 I've heard that too..

[@slalomking]

Yes Armor All will destroy the tires

[@whenmountainsmove]

Ive been following you for over a year now. I just want to tell you that I find you to be an inspiration. You have the perfect rig. Not to be a downer but Im 35 years old with stage 4 colon cancer and its not looking great. I put my house up for sale to get rid of the mortgage and will be building out a camp trailer as well, but I need more amenities than most could do without, because no one wants to do chemo treatments every 2 weeks with about 10 out of 14 days being the most torturous misery, without enough electricity for cooling, hot water, entertainment. And when I discovered your channel I noticed you have everything. Its amazing that you can run a TV, i think you said a fridge as well, but plus an A/C... that is beautiful. You have a great bathroom as well. And you're excellent at the decor side. I feel like its a lot more difficult to decorate a small space to feel like a larger space, and a very cozy actual home feel. So I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Sometimes content creators like yourself may not realize you may be helping change someones quality of life. And you and your guidance has done that for me. By the way, what is that intro song? Sounds right up my alley. I make music very similar to it. I'm on Spotify under When Mountains Move. Im not sure if you use Artlist for your stock music licensing but I am on there as well. Thank you again. Ill continue to follow as long as i have air in my lungs.

[@danielc.2042]

Those command hooks from 3M are the best. Any other brand just won't stick.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Morning Catherine--I enjoyed the full tour of your wonderful new home. You've really done some great upgrades and your place is awesome! Many happy adventures. Jenny

[@careystayton2663]

Thanks for sharing its giving me some ideas for my up and coming nomadic life!!

[@Chimp_6]

That trailer is absolutely perfect for what you do. Coming from a truck camper it's like moving into a penthouse apartment! Good choice for the tire upgrade, but I would suggest you get a tire pressure monitoring system for them. We have the TST brand which has saved us twice in 3 years. Also, considering the way you travel are you considering getting a 3" lift kit to make those "rocky roads" a bit easier navigate? Wishing you green lights and dry roads, Andy & Kim

[@raymondclark1785]

Ditto on a tpms, a friend had a blowout on their trailer and it tore out a lot of body work

[@ashleyadams6803]

First time watching, I’ve subscribed! Look forward to seeing

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you and thanks for subscribing!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Your upgrades are incredibly well thought out and executed. I’d be interested in a video on what you have to do to rig the trailer for travel. Looks like a lot of stuff needs to be secured somehow.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

There’s not a lot to do actually. I will show that at some point.

[@bevtrue6937]

As long as the door latches are sturdy and don't pop open easily, i wouldn't think there would be much.

[@sunriseskies3883]

Yes, agree. Such as lining up the hitch when you’re by yourself on an uneven path.

[@beachmom19]

Where do you keep your dining table? I am fascinated by your lifestyle. I enjoyed the video very much. That awning is really cool.

[@barbalarga6589]

The installation of the solar system was probably the biggest upgrade (besides the larger space) and makes the trailer almost a luxury apartment. Great living room with changing wallpapers!

[@GodDutyHonorCountry]

Those huge windows in your living room area is THE BEST! It looks open, and bright, it’s definitely extra special! 🍃🌸🐝

[@CF542]

Great tour of the trailer. I recently bought a '23 1740RK Springdale myself and absolutely love it. While it doesn't have the great windowed dining area like yours, it does have a slide for the dining area which makes it very roomy inside. Keystone has done such a great job in designing the Mini series that makes compact living very comfortable.

[@heden1460]

That's a very nice setup.

[@fernandoloza254]

Cool trailer Catherine big shout out to Dan, great job👍

[@judystreich7333]

A place for everything and everything in its place, if not, too much stuff and it’s overloaded. Your little trailer is sweet, good job. Safe travels Catherine, happy for you. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

[@Robert00098]

Catherine, you seem to have made your beautiful trailer into a comfortable home. Love the upgrades! I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. Thank you!

[@pattiellen5339]

Glad to see that the switch to a travel trailer has been a happy one for you! As you know, it is about WHERE you park the rig more than it is the rig itself….life is outside the four walls 😀

[@gumotx]

I’ve had my 21’ travel trailer for 20 years now and made similar upgrades as you did and it reassures me on every upgrade how much I enjoy my camper and all the great memories it has given me. So, I’m glad you are making important improvements because each one will reward your journey! Great job, Catherine!

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Beautiful and well organized home on wheels, Catherine! Nice comfortable setup. You sound ecstatic about your Springdale and understandably so.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Catherine you demonstrate a way for us of doing the nomadic lifestyle well.

[@jaypino2642]

I’m so glad you took care of the security. I love the upgrades. Stay safe cat.

[@bobculhane4746]

Beautiful trailer Catherine; solar upgrades are awesome; those windows make it homey 🏡

[@MissMarinaCapri]

I hope it serves you well for as long as you want it to. 💟☮️

[@TheArtOfDean]

An excellent and very thorough tour. That scenery behind the dining area, good grief. The epitome of home sweet home.

[@christinemanese922]

Nice addition. Good job!

[@MalikUmrani]

Yes Catherine Your Home is Great

[@janevalentine6391]

Very nice home on wheels you have and smart upgrades. Love your bathroom and especially the shower.

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@nevadasteve6186]

Catherine, I absolutely love you trailer. I am a truck camper person myself but if I decide to switch to a trailer I will definitely get one just like yours! I love everything you have done with your upgrades. I especially love the back of the trailer. What a view!!

[@theresawatson9075]

I actually laughed out loud when I saw that chintzy fan. Great home! Lots of reasons to be proud and grateful!

[@johnportilla4978]

What a beautiful home! You should be very proud of your humble abode. I agree the picture windows in the rear are gorgeous. Safe travels! 👍

[@robhertle4110]

Good morning Catherine. You look pretty happy with your new home. Upgrades are well done and all in all it seems a significant step forward. Well done! Always a pleasure to see you.

[@stout_tossme7541]

Breakfast sandwich, Orange juice, sitting outside with a cool breeze, and a new Cat video. Sunday can start now.

[@abbydiamond2622]

Totally awesome!!

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

A little know piece of history is that 'boomers' had a "back to the land" movement going in the '70;s pretty strong. I did off grid for years. But like most paddled back toward semi-mainstream living over the years. Do it when you're young, healthy, strong and full of energy and see how far you can take it!

[@michaellewis81]

Your camping rv reminds me much of the one I received from my parents which I used during two of my vacation trips back in the 90's. You've done a great job on the upgrades. 👍💯

[@burncon2]

Good move. Very wise upgrades. Safe travels!

[@wallflowerjr]

It's all so beautiful, just as you ,I hope you enjoy it ,.we're sure enjoying it with you

[@sherriweber7105]

Catherine you did a great job with the upgrades. Glad you you did the fan in the bathroom that was small. Glad you changed the toe Jack from a crank one to a power one. Nice you changed out your tires. I just love how you upgraded. Very nice job! 👍 You made it more homey looking. This trailer fits you Catherine very nicely. Hope you have great weekend and week and see you soon!

[@brynny68]

Wow! What a wonderful and cozy home you have created.Thank you for sharing it with us.💜

[@robertrhode6104]

You have your mobile home setup for your lifestyle. I always enjoy your videos. Stay safe and keep posting. Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob

[@jeff67mustang]

Hi Catharine....I like all to upgrades....I knew you would be so much happier in a camper trailer for all the obvious reasons. Although I would like to mention some other ideas you may or may not have considered. 🏕 Your water capacity, add a water bladder to be used in bed of truck with pump when needed, hookup like city to camper. Next Space below your bed as possible Domedic freg-Frezr or the cabinet below AC for possible deep freezer 12volt. Next in future if you check with Northern Arizona wind and solar, there REC 370 watt panels $369 each 2 would fit east-west to rear of camper. Giving you 940 watts not including those you already added. Not sure if you could still fit those on roof if so total would be over 1,200 watts. .....would cut you recharge time near to or half what it is now for batteries. ....the wife & I always look forward to every Sunday. We've been watching for 5 or more years. Best travels, Jeff & Donna

[@gklJC]

Thanks for the overall tour.

[@dorlajacobson3077]

I love your trailer!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏

[@bostonterriermomakasandy9722]

I’m happy for you Catherine, it’s a really nice trailer and you deserve it.

[@GoFlyPix]

The one thing absolutely frustrates the hell out of me, soon as I seen it is when you showed the black/grey pipe valves. OMFG that is the best setup you can possibly have on a trailer! Not frustrated with yours frustrated at what I’ve been through with these. You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to change the open close valves on some trailers. Especially the one I just sold! Literally took 2 days of work just to change black tank valve. Next trailer I get will have this exact super simple to maintenance setup!

[@jimandsniffers9408]

While sitting here in Indiana waiting for love's road service to arrive I blew my driver's side steer tire I'm enjoying watching your Beautiful travel trailer really like your upgrades awesome video God bless and be safe ✝️❤️🇺🇸

[@richardwagner3317]

Love the addition of all the extra solar power. That's the way to go.

[@BradfordKMassey]

Awesome home on wheels Catherine! All the upgrades are perfect and well thought out. Love it! 🙏🏻❤️

[@carlosmendoza831]

I have the 2021 model. I love what you have done with it. I also mostly drycamp. One thing I did was moved the table 90 degrees. It gives you more room on both sides. I will be doing the inverter upgrade to power my outlets. Thank you for your videos.

[@robynsineadsheppard6480]

Speaking of locks, when I worked as a RV service tech, our dealership sold 15 different brands and untold models of RV, the keys from my own trailer - a brand we didn't even sell - fit most of the locks on those other RVs.

[@freddonelson5505]

Wow! Love your new digs ... especially those solar panels! I'm sure you are enjoying the AC, especially running on solar. And that beautiful 3 sided view is fantastic. I'm sure it would be my favorite place as well! Thanks for the tour!!

[@petekeener8943]

Beautiful RV, Cat!! Hey, one thing I've recently learned about. They can steal your RV without using the hitch, simply by hooking up to your safety chains. Cut those off and reattach them with quick links so you can remove them when not using them. A lot of trailers are stolen that way these days.

[@KJ6EAD]

What would stop thieves from bringing their own chains?

[@petekeener8943]

@@KJ6EAD Some might but most wouldn't know to. You can never make it impossible for a thief but most are too lazy or don't think ahead to have everything they might need. Sure, they could have a torch to cut the lock off too but most wouldn't have.

[@donnahudgins5861]

Catherine your new camper looks very cozy. The dining area is amazing as you said. I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing more. I was in Idaho 4 years ago. I think I was in the same area and I truly believe it’s the prettiest place I have visited and I travel frequently. Safe travels ❤️

[@sharondavis8003]

Love the tour, Cat. I would definitely live there. And the windows are WOW 😮. I love the kitchen ! 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️❤️

[@larrykaminski3269]

Very nice compact set up..very livable without feeling cramped. Be safe and thanks...

[@chipper841]

Your medicine cabinet is quite spacious for your trailer! At some point you may want to upgrade your microwave to a convection microwave. That way you can nuke when needed or bake when desired! Ottomans great for storage! Love your truck shell. It simply gives you so many more options. Wise investment. Thank you for sharing!

[@dutchman6969]

Cat just awesome..you truly did pick the perfect trailer for your nomadic lifestyle!! Kudos again to Dan the man for all his help with your added solar power 🔋 👏!! I so look forward to your amazing videos each week 😀 😊

[@mobiltec]

Perfectly functional. Lots of space and lots of storage. Comfortable looking. And yep, I love the living area with the big window. PERFECT!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you 🙏

[@sandrah.callmesandi.3699]

You could remove microwave and replace with microwave convection oven. I did this and I’m so happy I did. I love baking in it.

[@deanmcneely4975]

I’m shopping campers and beginning ft lifestyle officially in October this year. Have been struggling with floor plans. Had a camper for seven years but didn’t full time and I want under 23 ft..I love your floor plan and your upgrades are awesome. Inspiring! Thank you 🤠

[@joe7004]

😎👀🤫 Wow nice house' Thanks for inviting us in, I like the rap around windows as well.👍👋✌

[@dougzirkle5951]

I’m impressed how you’ve made your new travel trailer a home so quickly, of course with help. There’s probably more personal touches in the future as you spend time with it. The full bath and the gorgeous viewing area that is your dinette are my favorite areas. You must be thrilled! Oh, and the ability to run the a/c off of solar is huge!

[@johnpace7174]

Job well done Catherine, good luck and enjoy the fruit of your labor. Keep up the good work

[@sonyalargo8427]

Home on wheels, that is awesome girl, very nice, enjoy

[@greganderson2013]

Just love your setup, with that much power you could use an electric Veggie or rice steamer out in the woods. that's so cool

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Wonderful video. Enjoy your new journey

[@judyzeigler3980]

Love your trailer, lots of room, more than most anyway. Would be perfect for me and I love the setup and the front windows. Thanks for sharing. Be safe. Enjoy life.

[@robintaylor1084]

Catherine you can get a Gas One butane stove. It's only a 1 burner but it's excellent to have in an emergency where you don't have propane. You just pop in a can of butane and you have a stove. I love mine.

[@rosemaryslack330]

A very nice safe and cozy home.

[@estelleadamski308]

You have made it into "Your Home"! Great job! Amazing Views!

[@anantisocialsinsight]

Give my boy Dan some. He working hard!

[@dubyacwh7978]

I love your electrical system modifications all trailers should have that as a standard

[@kathycastano7754]

Love your trailer Catherine! Very homey - lovely! I grew up traveling and camping my whole life in many different RV types - truck campers, toy haulers, 5th wheels, class C RV. My favorite was the toy hauler. Your trailer is perfect for you - again - it is really lovely! I could totally enjoy a trailer like yours! Love you videos! I look forward every week for your videos! Until the next week - safe travels!

[@philipdutton9831]

Great Cat! I can see how this comfort level upgrade can complement your lifestyle so you can keep doing what you do so well! We so appreciate it! 🤗

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Catherine, you also just told us you are doing well financially by affording the upgrades. That's great! By the way, welcome to the neighborhood. I recognize the ecology going on outside the windows lol.

[@SolarPowerMyRV]

That’s a great little ac unit. Those are good with solar they don’t draw much. Wish all rvs came with those so you can use the whole roof for solar

[@whodatpat504]

This is nice! The upgrades were well worth it. Would love to travel in something like this.

[@Redfour5]

I'm glad to see someone using the kind of trailer most people can afford. Good advice on the Good Year Endurance upgrade. The "china bombs" that come on the less expensive units are time bombs imho. Nice video of reality. Ahhh, the lil buddy... OWWW, 27 gal fresh tank. I had a truck to tow and store in the bed, so got the small 15 gal Rhino totable gray water tank. You can fill it from the gray trailer tank and it will even tow to a close dump station or store it in the back of the truck (two to lift) and get you an extra couple of days of gray water. I had my trailer a similar size single axle but with bunks and you can "flip" the axle and get 5 or six inches of "lift" to help on those drain pipes...and I hate that particular type for vulnerability... "Flipping" is actually simply putting the springs on top of the axle instead of under. But it makes a big difference. I had it done at purchase so we negotiated it like at 250, worth it. So consider that... You might have to get a different step into the trailer with a flip, but I got mine for like under one hundred bucks (steel/extra step) took less than an hour to install. AND, because I lifted it, I got that little flip up extension on the tongue/lift, I stayed manual but electric jacks in front are getting cheap. I can't tell for sure, but do you have stabilizers on the front? If not once again, Amazon was my friend and I got the USED like new for 80 bucks, high quality scissor versions. Took like less than an hour to install with a good drill and bits. They make for no movement inside. I also have Milwaukee M12 battery tools for my trailer. They are substantially smaller tools compared to like the big DeWalt or MIlwaukee M18 stuff. The air inflator is great, a small wet vac, and I even have an electric grease pump for bearings on the easy lube hubs. (manually grease bearings every two to three years). Also, I have the impact driver, the multi-tool (dremel), impact drill and a very small chain saw they make that will cut most anything...with patience... It's almost like the M12 line of tools was made for RVers. The multi-tool will do everything from cut to sand in small places by the way... The small older cheaper "brushed" line of tools go great inside the small places inside a camper... Sorry on the solar but I don't feel like its ready for prime time yet. But I respect going all in on it. As you noted, they gave you 200 watts but didn't actually put it in in such a way that it was a viable tool...from the factory... They all are doing it badly. So, you gotta spend a bunch o bucks just to get it ready to rock and roll. AND they still won't run those fridges for more than a few days. AND, I know it wasn't cheap to build out a system to run an airco. AND you have a complex electrical system waiting to fail AND the 12 volt fridges constantly have issues with like four of the five manufacturers more of a problem than a solution to anything. Me? I'm good to go with a quiet generator 2500 surge unit on for a few hours a day, and getting my batts back up to snuff. AND, I can get two group 27's at Costco for under 200 bucks... I'm good to go for another couple of years. Oh, and my little generator is not much bigger than a Lil Buddy will actually run a 13,500 air conditioner. I had the same side air conditioner as you and I think they are only 8,000 but will do a small trailer just great and are less of a load on your solar for sure. The BIGGEST PROBLEM with the side units is to NEVER EVER be out of level and actually give a slight low bias to the airco side of the trailer. IF those things are leveled with the airco on the high side the trailer, the water will drain into the trailer or worse the trailer walls and that can cause big problems fast. So, I was warned before making that mistake and loved it for those rare really really hot days. Maybe in five years or so they will get the solar going but one nice thing...for me...with all these people cussing their state of the art (HA!) solar systems at campgrounds is more and more of the, shady, in the woods, spots are becoming available now for me as the old school camper. Why? Because all the solar people have to park out in the open to make sure they get all the sun they can all the time. I never thought I'd see a day when sun sites were more popular than shade sites. So, for me, its a two way propane electric fridge and I'm good to go for days... in the shade sites...under the trees...that I have to compete less and less for. Works for me time tested old school tech. And I can boondock just fine. OK, done with that. Great job on a real trailer that people can still afford vs so much of the market. Appliances are basically the same for all RV's so that's even. Fit and finish and "build quality" are the main "issues with most of the difference in five figure differences in prices so much of it comes down to preventive maintenance and a decent build. I did build doors onto the dinette to access from inside MUCH easier but that's a different story. I also found the identical "bar" like door pulls and replaced the small ones with long ones that act as towel hangers. We moved on to a 30 footer (under 30 feet is the key to accessing Nat Forest campgrounds as they were mostly built back in the 50's 60's when that was a LONG trailer and 30 feet. Not going solar though opens up like 35 to 40% more sites vs longer ones. Some guy on a forum actually did a study with spreadsheets and the recreation.gov site and random places to come up with that.. Kudo's to you for a real review of the kind of thing most of us can afford with the "all in" on the solar... I have gone with Aspen Trail brand, but still a similar level as your Springdale. I thoroughly inspected prior to pick up. This is well done. You are obviously dedicated. I'm old stuck in my ways... Thank you. I'm always glad to see avid dedicated campers.

[@zacharystephens6148]

Very nice trailer that you have just for yourself and with everything that you have just about right . The last part is my favorite is the back of your trailer with a lot off windows space to see anytime from inside which is perfect

[@BusinessAccount-t6u]

Thank you for sharing! Lots of good information.

[@Nova2032-]

Catherine! This video is the most helpful EVER! Your explanations on all of your upgrades are priceless information. Things that I may never have even known about. Truly thank you ! I am pondering getting the same travel trailer. You are amazing and brilliant to have learned how to work all of this .

[@gypsybelle4757]

What a wonderful upgrade! So happy for you.

[@wintergirl3298]

Your camper is very nice. Everything you’d ever need out traveling

[@floswason8776]

Your trailer is beautiful and love your upgrades including changing locks and tires You gave a pleasant and interesting video tour best video tour I’ve watched l wish you happy and safe traveling ❤

[@edkutschke814]

Thanks for the tour. Great upgrades.Looks like you have all the comforts of a home.Well done!

[@johnphelan657]

What a beautiful location!

[@lindamarie6574]

Very nice & cozy. It has all you need!

[@alschneider6364]

You have done an amazing job on your trailer Katherine! Out of all the people I subscribe to..You really seem to have your poop together on living this lifestyle. I'm really considering doing this...And you are really helping me...Thank you :)

[@StereoSpace]

This was like a Better Homes and Gardens video from the boondocks! Next up, French cooking in the desert.

[@michaelmuller4719]

I have a 2022 keystone springdale 222rdwe in the process the very same upgrades. Great information, and did not think about it but will be upgrading all the locks and hitch lock.

[@RockymountainRobert]

what a great place to sit and drink coffee. Awesome view.

[@tommytao37297]

What a beautiful home

[@douglasw5371]

Catherine you have done a fantastic job of upgrading and organizing your trailer. Much respect for an outstanding job.

[@lynneallan8637]

Well Catherine we all now know you are ready for further adventures and if any of us were ever concerned that you might be stranded without proper attire we know you are safe. Everything is beautiful, this was a great video adventure and brought us all closer to you. PS hope you have that little black dress somewhere for the special occasions. Thank you for the beauty you bring us.

[@kmb9144]

Beautiful Home

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@NicoleHikesalot]

It is remarkable to see you grow with this camper and I am so happy for you and so proud of you for all the improvements and upgrades you have done. Man, when I think back of when you were living in your apartment to where you are now, it's so incredible!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Thank you Nicole! ❤️

[@CSI752]

Such an awesome setup! I love the panoramic windows by the creek running in the back.