TOUR | Tricks, Tips & Upgrades to our Pop-Up Camper "UTAH" | Inside & Outside

[@Sausage327]

You mentioned an AC hack/upgrade for more efficiency. What did you do? Did you post a video about that?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Yes, we still have to do that AC video. I just need to find our mini SD card. LOL There so tiny it's not hard to miss place them. But I do think I found it. Stay tuned and subscribe. I'll look for it a d try to put that up in next couple videos. Thank you for the reminder. ~Mark

[@Sausage327]

@@OutOfOfficeCamping Thanks buddy,, appreciate your ideas and help.

[@vallorymartin4220]

I too am very interested in your AC hack! We're in TX and 100° temps came too fast this year. Trying to find ways to not lose 5 months of camping due to extreme heat.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@@vallorymartin4220 One big game changer is doing the reflective in all the windows. One roll should cover you for your Pop-Up. We should do a video of that also. You can also purchase reflects for the bunk ends. We have some of the first models. The new design looks amazing. www.popupgizmos.com/

[@dctn2012]

Were you ever able to get the AC mod video up? I am very interested in this.

[@michaeltindal2346]

Thanks for sharing. I’m just getting started in this pop up game and you really gave me some tips with the curtains and stuff.

[@donaldkerns2180]

Very good video!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Donald! Do you have a Coleman Pop-Up?

[@HappysTrails]

Awesome all shower curtains. Great idea

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Happy! Yes Teresa comes up with some very cool ideas! I bought a Chinese cobbler sewing machine to play with. Just need more time. 😊

[@tonykulesza6067]

Im a 97 coleman utah owner w/o slideout 😢. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

That's so exciting. You can't beat what a pop up camper has to offer. So light weight with lots of space. Happy you took your time to watch our video and comment. Happy Camping! -Mark

[@SophiaTheHobbit]

I love the curtains over curtains idea! Awesome!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Sophia, We saw another YT video which talked about keeping the old curtains for the clips when attaching new fabric. Teresa loves using the shower curtains for all types of applications at our home. She was one step ahead when it came time for the camper. Not to mention they have so many cool options to choose from. ~ Mark

[@PatrickFordyce-b7c]

Nice to see more ideas about doing different things to your pop up !!❤❤❤

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you! We are always so happy when our ideas are interesting to others. Always happy to help! Happy Camping! ~Teresa

[@tammyslaughter9587]

You’ve done such a great job in the inside, it’s such a sweet cozy, lovely camper. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely vacation home.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Tammy. We love our pop up camper. Little by little we just keep changing and upgraded. It sure has brought us a great deal of smiles. We definitely can't complain about all the space we have. 🙂 Do you have a Pop-Up Camper? Mark (& Teresa)

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Nice setup!! I like the table and ladder thing. We need to get something for outdoor cooking. Great idea on the cutting board, too. 😊

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you for checking out our tour! Yes the little ladder is super simple. We also use the table a bunch for the stove prep and our Air Fryer a MUST HAVE. When you have electric or lots of solar. Interesting how your 2008 Fleetwood Arcadia is the 95% same floor plan wild. (Then again the Coleman was built by Fleetwood.) Except the 4th bed and walled bathroom, bigger sink... The cutting board, yup sometimes simple is good! That was a much easier build then the Maple table top upgrade. Mark (& Teresa)

[@jillychurch5514]

LOVELY!!! and a beautiful job of presenting it. Well done and thank you for taking the time to share ❤

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Jilly!

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Cool video. Just bought a pop up. And am really enjoying to the YT content out there.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Congratulations on your pop up purchase. Like many groups everyone loves to help one another! That's what it's all about. We love to share our trips and tips to help others get more out of their camper. Enjoy! Mark (& Teresa)

[@TheNurseArtist]

I love the story .. what a perfect gift!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Why thank you Vortex SkR! Teresa has more to that story which we'll have to share some time how I surprised her with this as a X-mas gift. We both have really enjoyed this camper a lot. Love giving it updates.

[@carolynharbison8088]

Great ideas and love the colors. Love the quilt on your couch, too.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you. 😊

[@karenfromil]

You did a awesome job of redecorating! I love it!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Awwwww! Thank you so much! My mom and I had so much fun making the curtains etc. And it was a fairly easy update! Love those! LOL! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂 ~Teresa

[@janetgriffis3783]

Great ideas for budget friendly projects. Thank you

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Janet. Yes all simple solutions which can be used for just about any build. Thank you for checking out our channel and video! Plus the comment. Happy Camping 🏕 -Mark

[@sithfoolery2956]

Just purchased our little popup and I am beyond excited about it! It is for sure in need of some love and I will totally be taking some of your ideas for our setup. Thank you for sharing! Now off to check our more of your vids! Thanks again!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Congratulations on you little pop up. What did you pick up? We love out Coleman while it still needs more love it has taken really good care of use. Show us just how much fun we can have at an effordable price. Thank you Trisha for subscribing to our channel along with the comment. Definitely check out some of our off grid camping trips. We always share cool systems that we use. Perfect for on grid or off grid camping. We just love to share what we have learned from others. Mark (& Teresa)

[@billykaripedersen3646]

I’d love to see more about how the sink and stove move for stowing and how it’s mounted if you could. Awesome set up by the way.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Bill. Surething on the next trip out we can will do some short videos to cover that. Great question and good idea. We just take it for granted that it goes up and down. LOL. -Mark

[@JenniferPerryMyScraproom]

We used pop up gizmos (reflectix) on the outside roof of our bed area canvas along with the inside window inserts. It made a HUGE difference in temperature and helped keep the bed areas just a little darker in the morning for sleeping in.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

So true! Yes we like the Gizmos. We have an older set with the clips. Not as nice as there news model with the built in straps. But work just the same as long as we don't get hi winds. LOL. Happy Camping! Mark (& Teresa)

[@TheNurseArtist]

It's amazing? You're amazing. Just tuned in to abundance and well being. Blessings to you both.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you for the kind words. We love sharing with others. It can be very difficult with KZbin for small channels to show up in feeds. So greatful you found out video and channel. You may not have noticed, but Teresa did this video just as she was recovering from her broken arm. Notice how she was holding it. For the video, she kept the sling off. A real trooper to be comfortable doing this tour. Blessings to you as well! Mark (& Teresa)

[@jamesowens8619]

Thank you I got some great ideas for our pop up

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Happy Camping! ~ Teresa

[@robertwinton2649]

I really enjoy the idea you have it's really nice to see keep up the good work I'm proud of you

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Robert

[@sharonl7493]

Love it ..love the colors..

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you!

[@clarkvalcoic1736]

thank you so much. I never knew these existed. and so surprised to receive a response. I will subscribe.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Why, thank you, Clark, for the comment! I first saw them myself on a custom wood camper by EndGame. It was so cool to see how he added it in. I'm going to look for the video right now for you to check it out. We love these little things. This is why we like to share them with others. Like the USB shower. It's so amazing. Stay tuned. I'll be back with the KZbin link. -Mark

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Okay, I'm back. I found it. Watch when you have time; this was where we learned about it. We like to give credit where credit is due. Let us know what you think of his cool design. I love his setup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_OpGasa9-UnpI ‐Mark

[@kimberry2010]

Love you both and am so happy for you!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Kimberley! We are having an incredible time camping and sharing. Stay safe. Mark (& Teresa)

[@jenniferalvarez-meza1107]

Thank you so much for so many wonderful ideas!! 🙏❤

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Oh! You are so very welcome! It makes us so happy when we learn that we have helped inspire others! Happy Camping! And thank you for watching! 😊 ~Teresa

[@melissacomer8404]

Looking for the hubby and myself. Exciting.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Pop up campers are exciting and affordable. Just have to be smart when looking for the right one. Mark (& Teresa)

[@chrisfarrell8399]

Thanks for the tour!! What hack did you do to the A/C to make it more efficient?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you! With the AC we actually cut the plastic louvers on the back side. Then placed a metal screen that we picked up at Home depot Galvanized Steel Stucco Netting. Then some aluminum to rivit it in. We say another video some time back. Just makes the AC unit run more efficiently by gett8ng more air to the cooling fans. Had plans to do a video and other videos took priority. I should see if I still have the footage. Ty for the reminder.

[@Thinktank-rs9hk]

Great job we have one we are renovating also!!👍🏼

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank You! That's the best part about the Pop Up campers, you can do so many small things that can really give them that personal touch. Without spending a lot of time or money. Enjoy! Thank you for checking out our channel. ~ Mark (& Teresa)

[@randybarbour3589]

Great job! Love the color. I want to look for the video on the slide out cooler!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Randy, Thank you so much. We love our little camper. The cooler upgrade was the best thing we've done in regard to system upgrades. The cool thing with the camper is that it has the electrical outlet for the fridge right in the back. So we can plug it, I'm or run it on one of our solar generators when off grid. Thank you for checking out the video. Here are a few of the videos Slide out cooler videos: Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5bQqZ1mbZdjiZI Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWzhYRor92dfJo This video is when we were testing how long we could run our cooler with solar and a solar generator. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpLcZp6gachkb8k ‐Mark

[@joshuawaters151]

This is the best top 10… 11. I’m in the market at first things to go are indoor sink fridge and indoor stove

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you. Totally agree. We went with a slide cooler set up. Be sure to check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYWzhYRor92dfJo Heck now days you can just buy a SeaSucker kitchen and stick it on the outside. Stuffs so cheap now days. Built in systems just don't make much sense now days. Happy Camping!

[@laffilmfest3759]

A lot of great ideas!.....I subbed and thank U for sharing the video :)

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

LAF filmfest, Thank you so much for the kind words, comment and subscribing. We love to share our ideas with others. After all that was why we came up with the name out of office camping. I'm sure you would agree that no matter where you go, campers are one big family. I don't ever recall meeting a unhappy camper. Tell me is there anything specific you like regarding content? We enjoy doing the walk around tours when we can. We literally just got the all new DJI mic system (couple weeks ago‐waiting since last year) to help us improve our audio quality. Love any suggestions or feed back to help us grow our channel. Mark (& Teresa)

[@laffilmfest3759]

I thought your video was smooth, entertaining, and well done!.......keep up the great work!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@@laffilmfest3759 Thank you Teresa is super entertaining. Just have to get her doing more video's. 🙂

[@mtdrew83]

Nice video and rundown! We picked up a 1998 Colman Fleetwood Destiny Rio this spring from a friend. I noticed you did the same thing with your front end corner patch as it appears you used FlexTape? Seems to be working well for us so far.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Congratulations on your pop-up! We have a bunch more videos coming. Not sure if you saw our Axle Flip video. That was a lot of fun. We actually used white duck tape. 🤣ABS plastic just doesn't do well with the UV light over the years. We have plans to replace that with an upgraded custom metal box in the future. Thank you for the comment and checking out our video.

[@robertwinton2649]

Hiding all the bad stuff in the bottom you must be referring to cans of spinach and green beans okra all those terrible things kids hate keep up the good work I'm proud of you

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

🤣 Well we had the hotdogs and cheese danish below...shhhh don't tell any one.

[@jeffreyplyler51]

Job well done

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you, Jeffery. Our little Coleman has served us well. We've actually switched to vehicle based camping to get more remote off-road. What kind of camper do you have?

[@jeffreyplyler51]

@@OutOfOfficeCamping Actually I’m currently searching for one that will fit our needs and meager budget lol.

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Have you found the right one yet?

[@tammyb6244]

I really want a link to where that lovely skirt she’s wearing came from.

[@amberhernandez6247]

Hello where did you get the shelving unit with the towel holder? Ty

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

That was a Coleman stock item that came with the camper installed from the factory. Ya that is super nice! Good eye.

[@fleotusbing]

Thanks for the tour, Mark and Teresa! Absolutely fantastic set-up you've got! 👍

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Thank you Paul for checking out our pop up. We love it!

[@jlofi000]

Where can we find the sliders that go on the rails for custom curtains?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Great question! Our sliders we saved from the old curtains. If you have a Coleman you should consider reaching out to Beckley's RV located in Thurmont MD. They bought all the Coleman Pop-Up parts when the company closed up shop. They have a great website called colemanpopupparts.com/ Hope that helps. HAPPY CAMPING!

[@jlofi000]

@@OutOfOfficeCamping Awesome!! Happy camping

[@lauramoranz3146]

Where is the video for the air conditioner mode?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Laura, The top pinned comment has the video link information as to what we did.

[@aprilwalker-jones769]

Can you tell me where you got the mirror shelf thing that fastens to the ceiling?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello April, yes this is actually a OEM part which came standard in our camper. You could. Check to see if Beckley's RVs Thurmont sells this part. They sell all the Coleman camper parts. Happy Camping 🙂 - Mark

[@dredelion4220]

Hello, thanks for the video! Which battery packs do you use for your indoor lights?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Dre DeLion, Yes for the fair lights we use amzn.to/3IGsLMd usb battery pack. Actually, we love to use our solar Luci lights the most amzn.to/3hz7N6f, We also use some of the motion USB light amzn.to/37208vj and amzn.to/3pyOX3i The fair lights as seen in this camper video amzn.to/3C9Hzk0 with just a small usb battery pack mentioned above. We also have a video with the different size portable power stations we use off grid. In general, a small unit 150-300 watts would be plenty to run basic lights. We are currently test a Techoss 300 watt and really like the price and size amzn.to/3IG3bHb. We will have a video soon. If you plan on running a cooler, then you would want at least a 1000-watt power station. Check out some of the other off grid videos to see everything we use. Please let us know if you have any other questions. I hope this helps. 🙂 Mark

[@dredelion4220]

@@OutOfOfficeCamping Thank you for your quick response Mark! Happy camping 🙂

[@dredelion4220]

Oops, I just tried the link and it brought up a case for the battery I think?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@@dredelion4220 Our pleasure. Same to you just as well. Happy Camping!

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@Dre DeLion Sorry for that. Here you go! amzn.to/3IGsLMd Just fixed it.

[@clarkvalcoic1736]

where did you get the bucket faucet thing?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Yes, I see I didn't include it in the description. The one we got is currently unavailable. This is one like it. It's made to sit on a 5 gallon drinking water bottle. amzn.to/3DsGdBz I hope that helps. If this isn't what you're talking about, just let me know. Thank you for asking.

[@myfreelancerlifestyle]

Hi. I have a couple of questions for you: Can you drive with the pop-up camper deployed and raised for use? I heard no. Also, do you have to pack everything that is in your camper? Is it below in the casing or is it in your car? (I ask because you have a microwave)

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Nicole, Great questions. No you can not drive with the camper popped. We've move ours around our property before popped. As for all our stuff, some goes in the truck like our cooler and some food while traveling. The microwave when we have an electric hook up we just carry that in our pop up isle then pack soft items around it. We always take the glass and wrap it in a hand towel. Other wise a lot of the other items we just keep in the various storages spots. We only put the things we need to take in or out with the roof down in the isle way. We also have a large front compartment which we put things that are OK if they get wet. Our front storge box has seen better days. Hope to replace that in the near future. Happy Camping Mark (& Teresa)

[@Grammie0911]

So do you actually have an inside shower?

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hey Cheryl, Good question! So Coleman Utah only has a built-in outside shower with hot water. Most of the campers nowadays do have both inside and outside. We actually use a small USB shower when we camp off grid outside. We just heat up the water on the stove. A dedicated video is coming. Which we shot on our last trip. ~Mark

[@Grammie0911]

Thanks for the reply. I was confused with the shower curtain but now I see it’s for privacy. I have the exact Popup and I’ll looking for ideas. 🤞🏽

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

@cheryl malcolm That's so cool. I hope you found some with our tour. We have more videos coming. Check out our playlist if you haven't already. I have to say doing the cooler was a nice improvement.

[@crystalsargent7621]

I have camper how can I make my camper look big

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Lighter colors can help a lot. Or bring a splash of bright objects such as pillows or rugs. 🙂 Happy Camping!

[@crystalsargent7621]

@@OutOfOfficeCamping did that but it still don't look good in my champer at all plases me make it look big thank u❤️😊

[@robertwinton2649]

I am completely off grid myself have been for well over 20 years I built my own system one piece at a time the very first panel I bought cost $1,000 the very last panel I bought cost only $200 and it's three times the power of the very first one I bought prices have changed materials have gotten good as well as cheap I can only assume the system you have is a on-grid system which is completely different from the off-grid system a small system can be adapted to a travel trailer or a camp trailer I'm only producing 60 amps with gel cell batteries charge controllers are designed to accommodate a variety of different kinds of deep cycle batteries lead acid gel cell nickel cadmium and lithium-ion a selector switch on the controller let's meet choose the kind of battery I wish to charge I'm also using a vertical axis wind turbine generator completely different from your more common wind turbine generators it does not look like a airplane it looks more like a round ball on a pole 4000 w 12 volt wind turbine vertical axis unit

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Robert, yes it is amazing how affordable everything had become. We love to watch Will Prowse DIY Solar Power on YT. One of his latest builds for off grid 48 volt $20,000 said could easily be paid back with in 4-9 years based on what region and cost per kilo watt hour. I have always liked the idea of a wind turbine and water. So many environmental options. Love to learn and plan to build a couple simple systems of our out buildings. Price for a SOK lithium battery seems like a no brainer. Just gets better and better and cheaper and cheaper. What part of the country are you in to get good wind power? What's your solar system 48 volt, 24 volt?

[@robertwinton2649]

I have an idea that I would like to share but you must remember it is strictly an idea merely something to think about having electricity out in the middle of nowhere where there is no utility more than enough electricity to run a microwave oven induction wave cooktop automatic drip coffee maker merely a thought to ponder Solar panels. Charge controller for solar panels and deep cycle batteries like I said merely a thought to ponder on and that's it

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Hello Robert, Yes great suggestion. We actually have a very robust solar set up with 2367 watts power and 900 watts of solar panels.( see our other video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnCaJqrateqfZY ) No problem running the microwave. Just one less thing to carry when camping remote for a week. Mark ( & Teresa)