Ultramobility Van Life: Ep. 14 “Unforeseen”

[@amaliasher2832]

Neil: Thank you so much for your RV videos, past and present. Love the Panoramic (as I am an artist) and it is of primary importance that a Bvan offer good light, visibility and have a comfortable work station. You ARE entertaining! Fascinating insights into van use and just plain nerdy tricks that you share with us 😊. Combined with feelings, your channel is a joy to watch and leaves me with a personal experience. No questions yet, Neil, but again thank you for restarting your great channel. You are always straight forward, fact-driven, with delightful descriptions and humor. Enjoy your travels!

[@Ultramobility]

i really cherish your comment. it means something to me. thank you so much for letting me know. i really appreciate you as one of my viewers. thank you for your continued support. Happy Easter!

[@Larabees]

I stop at that rest stop every time I head up north. You're right: it is nice. Also, thanks for talking about the types of RV refrigerators.

[@Ultramobility]

You bet!

[@loramartin4426]

Happy Easter! I just love it when I check my KZbin subscriptions and there’s a new Ultramobility video. It does feel like we are friends even though we don’t know each other and it’s fun to see what my friend is up to. Thanks for being both genuine and informative!

[@Ultramobility]

Lora it is great having you. If you don’t mind would you please head on over to my new website and sign up to my newsletter? I’m looking for super fans like you to sign up so that I can stay in touch with you and give you updates outside of KZbin. You can find the newsletter here: www.ultramobility.co

[@BeingSpecialNYCAdvocate]

Good morning!! It's been a while since I've been to the channel. I enjoy your channel so much...really helped me get through the last few years....Blessings.

[@Ultramobility]

i am so appreciative of you watching my video after so many years. thank you. I’m so happy to hear that i could do something small help you during your trying times these last few years. thank you for letting me know and i hope things are now better for you.

[@spellmadam2947]

Harvest Host Boobdockers Welcome is awesome. We actually host in North Idaho when we are home. It's a great program.

[@Ultramobility]

very nice share - thank you spell madam. Have you signed up yet for my newsletter spell madam? head over to ultramobility.co and please sign up. i’’m looking for loyal and long time subscribers to help me out

[@Graymanvanlife]

Beautiful sink/faucet/counter top

[@Ultramobility]

Panoramic has done a nice job on the finishes. It is nicer than my home haha

[@CharlieMoger]

Hard to contain my excitement as 5/May draws closer. That's the day I'll meet up with Phillippe and put down my deposit on a Panoramic of my own. Thanks for your inspiration. I pick up little tidbits on each of your vids. Keep 'em coming.

[@Ultramobility]

Charlies I am excited for you! I think you will really love it. I hope that my channel inspires you to get out and enjoy it. I love making these videos and hopefully will be able to continue to make them. Thank you for watching

[@janespanoramicrvadventures652]

Charlie if you are going to Chambly take pix of my RV in production then! Thx

[@CharlieMoger]

@@janespanoramicrvadventures652 I'm going to Simi. Easier turnaround; Fly in Friday, back home in Texas for lunch Saturday. I'll probably take delivery there as well. The drive home is pretty simple: Go east on I-10 to our exit in Houston.

[@sybilburke1404]

You give very good information on the batteries how how they work with the amount of solar you need. I have a Class A with 3160 watts of solar.

[@Ultramobility]

Thank you Sybil. 3160 watts of power! Wow that’s a lot of panels. That’s like enough to power a house!

[@allentowngal4769]

Your house is beautiful and those doors! what about a routed out flat flip lock for the doors? They are flush to the wood and barely noticeable. I too love my little guilty pleasures in my rv. A full vase of fresh flowers is mandatory & very unexpected when people see it on my counter in my B+. I too have a RAM chasis and I love it.

[@Ultramobility]

Allentown Gal thank you so much. you and i have similar sensibilities i see. there is something about a fresh vase of flowers in your home but especially in your van.

[@cj9667]

Ugh…nothing like wondering if you left something on, open or what have you when you’re away from home. Thankfully it wasn’t and no damage occurred. Can you put something against it? That happened to our backdrop of our place in the Adirondacks…and the cat got out! We put a weighted item (box of cat litter) against the door. Had a storm screen door installed the same day! Your air Bnb is absolutely adorable. How about wrapping the microwave turntable in a hand/dish towel while driving? Jilleo driving so you can enjoy the scenery would be nice. Happy Easter…enjoy and thanks for letting us ride along!

[@cj9667]

Back door

[@Ultramobility]

summer is coming and I’m so lazy that likely i will just keep the doors open all the time ahaha. but seriously i do have to get latches installed before next winter. Happy Easter to you too Cj and thank you for watching!

[@Graymanvanlife]

Looks delicious

[@Ultramobility]

i must say home chef meals are pretty darned good. this particular one was fast, easy and only $8.99

[@polarbarb5958]

I have watched your videos for years and they greatly influenced the custom van I had built. These new lifestyle videos are the best! Would you mind sharing the contact of the contractor who did your house windows? My folks’ house in Pt Reyes has very similar custom window doors and one needs to be rebuilt and I can’t find anyone to do it.

[@Ultramobility]

I will send you an email from my ultramobility.co website. I see that you signed up there

[@Yolonda-y1n]

I love your videos.. informative and make me laugh...I saw your meal..my dream is to get a van or class c and have a meal business from it while traveling...main dish, drink and desert...

[@Ultramobility]

i love you idea! please do it and then come to my neck of the woods and i will promote you like crazy!

[@ifthepoet]

Thx for sharing. Glad it all worked out.

[@Ultramobility]

thank you for watching!

[@lustraveller717]

I hope you had a nice Easter. Too bad you had to rush home and couldn't enjoy that weather a little longer. Looks like we're going to have some nice weather now though. Your dinner looked delicious, I think I'll give them a try.

[@Ultramobility]

It’s all good Lu! I just love being out in the RV. Even the drive back was fun! Thank you for watching and commenting

[@HouseAbout7990]

Another great video! I think I've said this before but I love the windows! I was wondering how much of the interior is visible from the outside (daytime) with the tinted windows? Have you thought of tinting the cab windows? So many videos I see is with vans that don't have windows or they are really small, and then they cover them up anyway. I couldn't stay cooped up working in a van like that.

[@Ultramobility]

well honestly you can see in. it’s not completely dark. i agree. i like larger windows. the whole point is to be someplace and let the outside in. smaller windows are cheaper for the manufacturer which is why they use them.

[@vicselixir]

This is what friendly neighbors are for.

[@Ultramobility]

yes i did think about calling him….

[@sybilburke1404]

You are making me laugh. I needed a good laugh.

[@Ultramobility]

hahah I’m glad Sybil. makes my day to know I brought a chuckle to you.

[@arkadventure2]

Hi Neil, thank you for another wonderful video. Appreciate you sharing snippets of your personality- I think the world would be a better place with more people like you. A couple of questions. Have you ever considered moving to Palm Springs? That mild Northern California weather seems like a thing in the past. Secondly, are there privacy shades for the windows in the cab area? Just love the Panoramic! It’s always sad when your video comes to an end. Take care!

[@Ultramobility]

Noel’s Ark you made my Easter Sunday. Thank you so much for your kind comment. I just believe in not judging people; spreading joy when you can and being grateful. Regarding Palm Springs I have thought about moving there. 9 months out of the year are stunning. Summer is a bear but I could just use that time to hit the road in my camper van. My best friend and his partner live there so that’s a bonus. I would not consider it until my daughter is out of the nest though which unfortunately will be sooner than I like. Thank you so much for your comment and I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Easter.

[@arkadventure2]

@@Ultramobility As a recent empty-nester, I totally feel for you. At least with your RV you could maybe follow her 😂

[@lisamills8469]

Another great video, Neil. Where are we going next? 😊 Your videos are the highlight of my day! As a caregiver, I’m not able to travel…so trips with you are the next best thing! Cheers! P.S. Do you still have your yacht?

[@Ultramobility]

Lisa I love that you are able to come along with me. You are always invited. I make my videos for folks like yourself. I am so appreciative that you enjoy them and that they bring you a little something. Also I appreciate that you are a caregiver. You are a wonderful person and a beacon of hope for this world. Thank you for being a part of my community. oh and yes I still have my yacht but i’m looking to sell it as i just don’t have the time for it.

[@HouseAbout7990]

I listened to your window story (a couple of times) and how you had to climb up onto the balcony to push the windows/doors closed. Wouldn't it of been easier to open the window/doors from the inside, walk out onto the balcony, push the windows/doors closed behind you and then only have to climb down off the balcony? Or am I missing something?🤔

[@Ultramobility]

LOL - now i feel stupid

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Can you make a "lock" that secures the doors? Something non invasive, intrusive or noticeable? I don't judge, I have a 1500 Sq foot house and I am happy with my choice.

[@Ultramobility]

i think i’ll need to do something as i don’t want to be back in this situation any time soon haha

[@pworker8124]

How did the Apple TV work out. Do you use your hotspot as a source? Phone? Great video. Thank you!

[@Ultramobility]

works great! yes i use my phone as a hotspot

[@pworker8124]

@@Ultramobility Thank you!

[@Erin-Thor]

Accept those things you cannot change. Check every couple of hours, and if needed call a neighbor. Otherwise chill! ❤

[@Ultramobility]

yes indeed. I’m the type of person who doesn’t like to rely on others. probably something i need to work on haha

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

❤️

[@Ultramobility]

thank you

[@krhode5185]

We humans are funny. We seek to own large homes, yet we’re happiest in small, cosy spaces.

[@Ultramobility]

this is the truest thing i’ve read all morning!

[@PleasantUrsus]

Wonderful video as always! Any thoughts on the recent electric van chassis, like E-Sprinter, upcoming electric Promaster, etc. Will we see fully electric RVs? Do you know of any mainstream manufacturers (including Panoramic) are looking at those? Would you buy one?

[@Ultramobility]

i think they need more range. they are being manufactured for a very specific purpose: local deliveries so their range is less than 200 miles right now.

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

Hi Neil, Can you tell me the name of that heater and how do you like it? Are they pretty safe to use overnight?

[@Ultramobility]

which heater lisa?

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

@@Ultramobility the one in your airbnb

[@Ultramobility]

oh lol. it’s a mitsubishi minisplit and i really like it. you can definitely run them overnight. the heat pump unit is outside and only the air handler is in the room. it is very efficient and quiet

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

@@Ultramobility thank you so much!

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

@@Ultramobility i looked up that Mitsubishi and it doesn’t look like what i saw in your airbnb. i saw a thin black machine that looks similar to a tv. Was that the heater or something else?

[@sybilburke1404]

What dinners do you order from.

[@Ultramobility]

Home Chef Sybil. i’ll gladly send you a coupon for $25 if you sign up. just send me an email to my email address which you can find in my profile

[@Aussie-Poo]

Hi Just wanted to say, I really enjoy your Videos I am looking for a Van 20-22 ft with Bathroom rear Solar power included if possible Twins only for beds No glass cabinets inserts Large compressor refrigerator Convection oven/ microwave It’s a jungle out there as far as narrowing it dow Oh I also like the “ discrete “ no looking camper I am a single older woman with a large dog Be nice to have screens that close and lock so she can’t get out When she wants If you can point me to the start of my search that be great PS your the only Channel I turn my Volume on The SALES MEN well… Thanks Rae and Storm the Aussie-Poo

[@Ultramobility]

Hello there! Thank you for the kind comment. I’m offering free 15 minute consultations at the moment at my website. I can help you determine if a longer consultation is needed to help you in your RV journey. The regular price I charge is $49 but use this discount code and get the session for free. You’ll be able to book a time directly from my website and we’ll have an introductory 1:1 call. www.ultramobility.co/15-minute-introductory-call-with-neil?coupon=WC6X38C

[@PleasantUrsus]

A related question: you once mentioned having a table-top dishwasher. Was it useful? Why did you stop using it?

[@Ultramobility]

I have yet to try it! I may soon. I think i’m trying the washing machine first

[@PleasantUrsus]

@@Ultramobility The funniest thing is that since you posted your reply KZbin shows me an add for a collapsible tabletop washer in every video of yours!

[@annap214]

God ended your dilemma..”stop torturing yourself “he said.” Go back and check, you can’t enjoy staying here anyway” This background of Palm Beach is SO beautiful..made a great vibrant thumbnail too. Learn another trick of how-to-check-your-house-with-temperature-monitoring. Also little details like covering the bowl with a piece of paper tower in the microwave and take the glass turn table out before driving . If I were to buy a new Panoramic, I would just copy the options that you chose, since you are the expert~*Hopefully there’ll be some improvements in the future, like making the black tank dumping easier, or adding a foldable sink in the bathroom… You made the meal “sound “ so yummy……would like to try one day 🙂

[@Ultramobility]

you are so right about God ending my dilemma!

[@annap214]

@@Ultramobility God loves us~*🔆

[@Graymanvanlife]

That's pretty anxiety inducing.

[@Ultramobility]

luckily years of high stress jobs numbed me. thank you for your support grayman. I appreciate it.

[@kmc93864]

Hi Neil. I so appreciate your videos. I am getting a Panoramic soon, so your videos help me anticipate potential issues. How did the Apple TV set up go? Can't wait for your next RV adventure.

[@Ultramobility]

i really appreciate your watching and your support. thank you. the appletv setup was easy. i need to figure out some better solution for the cables as there are now many behind the tv and they tend to push the tv out when stowed