USA VAN LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN

[@ladiandmargaret]

Hey all! Thanks for your patience with this latest video! We needed to prioritize spending our time with friends/fam in MN, and it was exactly what the doctor ordered :) Make sure you're following along on instagram @curlyhaircamping (instagram.com/curlyhaircamping/) to see what other places we're visiting on this epic roadtrip!

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Family are more important than a KZbin. If someone can't understand that, that's on them.

[@douglascampbell9809]

I live up by Pine City Mn. It was actually -40 without the wind chill. With the wind chill it was something like -60F/ - 53C. It was actually colder in Minnesota than in Alaska at that time.

[@glenchilada]

I LOVE your channel! It's nice to hear honest thoughts on things like the recirculaying shower and maxxair fan! This is the first time I've heard some of these takes and it was really eye opening while I'm plotting a some day build of my own.

[@ladiandmargaret]

so happy to know this is helpful content for you Charles! Thanks for tuning in!

[@pamlemble949]

Omg. Colorado is beautiful! One of my favorite places. The acoustics at Red Rocks can't be beat. It's so pretty with the walls lit up and the stars over head. I hope you had an amazing time.

[@MarkusReinisch]

I have a maxxairfan by myself. Green light is Automatic Temperatur control. Shut it of , then the green light is of. With the knob you can open it by hand.

[@ladiandmargaret]

We'll try changing it and give it another try! We're being sent some replacement part because it seems faulty.

[@davekise2419]

Our almost new Maxxfan had a similar issue. It turned out to be the motor. The company sent us a replacement. It’s been fine since.

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Happy to see you two enjoying a working (but differently) vacation!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Max Airvent Confused by Ladi’s big toe. Hitting several buttons at once. Needs rebooting with steel toe cap boot. Loved this vid

[@Smithbergerphoto]

We had that fan issue happen on our last trip (no issues for two years). We reset the fan by cutting the power. We don’t use the auto temperature feature.

[@dottiepost3674]

I love your channel & your adventures especially back in Ladi’s home town & now in the USA. It's exciting! Thank you

[@ladiandmargaret]

thanks Dottie! It's been so lovely to be visiting home. I'm embarrassed to admit we're really feeling the itch to get back to our own build, but time is passing quickly!

[@ovangal3852]

Love-Love-Love ur take on things in the van. BUT my favorite part was Ladi double squeegee-ing the windshield!! Worth the wait!!!! THX!

[@theoteam4641]

We just turn the auto temp setting in ours and it turns the green light off. Also its best to put the fans on a stable 12V power supply like a Buck boost etc, as the circuit board don’t like voltage over 13.1V, which is a pain to be honest as most Battries are over 14.5V.

[@source5729]

Goin’ to Colorado… corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, TREE, corn, corn, corn, corn…. Nothin’ sounds better than a concert at Red Rocks ✨

[@cherylahia8982]

I’m so excited for this road trip! Colorado is amazing. You both are so fun to watch. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@spugone]

Love the enthusiasm, love the video and the fun way you guys present them 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tommagee4322]

Welcome back! As a fellow Minnesotan, I loved seeing this video. Great drone work! I live in the Como Park area of St. Paul and loved seeing your drone. It really brings out all the beauty we have around us. Enjoy Colorado!

[@bengreiner2850]

I had the same problems with the maxxair! The beeping can be stopped by cutting power to the fan (from the fuse block or a hard wired switch). But then you can always trigger it again if you’re not careful. I called and got the replacement part offered by the company, and it didn’t fix the problem. I’ve found with mine that the beeping/freeze state is triggered by trying to do too many buttons at once, ie changing fan direction and power level simultaneously. Just do one at a time and it’ll work! Also the green light should indicate when you’re using the auto temp feature (great if you leave the van parked for a few days and don’t want it to overheat in the day, but also don’t want to leave the fan constantly running).

[@RealWorldClimbing]

You were in both my stomping grounds... I lived in MN my entire life up until 2020. Now I live 20 minutes from the Amphitheater.

[@ernie7065]

add a little vinegar to the window washing.... BUT BETTER---- Use a bug repellant window washing solution in the onboard tank. This will make cleaning the windows easier.

[@camillecrestani3499]

I'm so happy to see this new video release ! I trust you two for the van build, it takes time to overengeneer each part of the tiny house on wheels !

[@ladiandmargaret]

thanks Camille! It's been kinda hard to be away from it to be honest, but it's also giving us a beautiful opportunity to research and plan. Hoping when we return we can just hit the ground running!

[@mikejf4377]

Go to Estes and then hit Trail Ridge Road to see the top of Colo, if you go between Denver and Colo Springs you go through Castle Rock, was a small town in the 70's - 90's. Enjoy my home state.

[@yieldforpeace]

What a fun trip! I have those same magnet mounts in my car, van, temp bedroom and will also be placing them throughout the travel trailer too, so handy!

[@ernie7065]

I am 83. I will soon leave MI for FL in my 40 ft Class A. I carry 100 gal fresh water. I have 135,000 miles on my coach. My 3 main reasons for not downsizing (1) being able to carry that water (2) our "regular" toilet (3) our clothes washer. We tow a 4x4 Silverado. Why go stealth. We dry camp 1/3 to 2/3 of the time depending on the purpose of our trip. I KNOW buying a used Class A can be cheaper than your van camper. My generator takes care my power needs. We have been in 49 states, much of Mexico and Canada. King sized bed.

[@robkane5754]

The burrito bed would be better with a pull down TV or Projector screen when it is folded up!

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

The only thing I could think of for the roof vent was either a damaged sensor or maybe something was obstructing the track from opening fully and it sensed that and reclosed it.... I think some of my families bands they produce have performed at that amphitheater frequently... I am pretty sure my one cousin has... hes the lead singer for a band called The Mavericks, been around for like 31 years xoxo Randolph

[@chloe2965]

I bought a manual max air fan for this reason! I love this fan but I don’t need all the fancy automatic stuff for it to work how I want it

[@LilyWasHereMB]

Security system: I've always been intrigued with the concept of electro-magnetic locks run from house batteries to supplement mfg's bolt/latch. Nothing will break the magnetic bond MaxxFan You probably figured it out by now, when you get the green light, you're pressing the thermostat hold at 78 degree button, not the on-off button. Yup, green light is too bright. I have two Maxx's in my van. The one over the fixed bed is not remote so, have to climb on bed to open/close and turn on/off. The one in the front is remote, and is very easy to reach. The remote has to be pointed directly at the sensor for it to work, cannot use from bed. Had a high DC ripple event (whatever that is) that caused rear fan to stop working and beep. I turned everything off, pulled blade fuse, put it back in, no issues since. The only electrics being used at time were dometic chest fridge, front Maxx fan, and rear Maxx fan These fans have know problem in voltage regulator - very sensitive. Front fan lift motor just recently failed (2-years old). I'll replace with non-remote version.

[@unimog404]

Nice to see the traveling again and a break from all the build enjoy! :)

[@josesammut9396]

I'm pretty sure this is how I want to live my life after uni. Thankyou for your videos. Just starting to get into this seriously.

[@alainnjel]

It's been long enough wait! Finally🙌 Thank you for posting❤️ be safe!

[@paulbos5332]

We've had a Maxvan for two years now and it's great.

[@julieevans8283]

So happy to share your adventures!

[@fayestrudler8258]

I have a small van I bought a couple months ago and took it for a test run from Oregon to Utah and then to visit friends in Colorado about 3 weeks ago. My vehicle decimated bugs all the way, lol. I had to clean my windshield every time I got gas so I could see! Kombucha is some of the best stuff! Glad you get to do this trip! Hope you get to enjoy to the fullest!

[@KishanKumar-rs8sx]

Awesome to see you guys back having van life!

[@ladiandmargaret]

we've been really loving it, but it is such an adjustment! The struggle will be on full display next video!

[@wcbuchanan]

Ladi, don't apologize for the lack of van build videos. The workshop videos have been plenty interesting in their own right. What you should be apologizing for is the lack of kittens! 😄

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Glad to see you guys back. Enjoyed watching the DPD build. Looks like a fun adventure.

[@ladiandmargaret]

we're pumped to get back to it! A lot of advancement is in the works as we speak :)

[@zaporylie]

Once you are back in Czechia - there are mountains along the border. I highly recommend visiting them if you haven't had the opportunity yet Margaret. My personal favourite are Krkonoše

[@bitminerbob6731]

This is uncanny. My back Maxxfan just started beeping yesterday, after more than a year of no issues. Same issue as yours. Green light and beeping noise. I just turned off all the electrics via my app, and turned it back on and the problem fixed from the MaxxFan. Fingers crossed this sorted it out!!!

[@cjc9535]

Margaret. Can you tell us where you got your magnetic phone holders?

[@desireevanineveld9506]

So glad you decided to come to my home state first; Colorado is magnificent and I knew it would be right up your alley. Utah next? Have a great time!!

[@pennymcgarry8329]

Who cares about the van build.This is about you guys.Watching your adventures are the best.Ladi in his undies? Hell yeh!

[@kevino1926]

Hi from Minneapolis! Fun to see you guys in the city.

[@favour8194]

Awesome.... !

[@MandeeLiberty]

Welcome home! Glad you were able to get some good family/friend time in MN :) Enjoy CO in the fall! I do love that area and am super jealous that you could go to a concert at Red Rocks. I was able to visit there, but there weren't any events when I went. CO is fantastic, though. That's one of the states in the US were I visited and was like, "Yep. I could live here too". I have a manual Maxxair fan that I have to open by hand that works really well, so it's a bummer yours broke so quickly... But yeah, I will never understand why companies who produce products for camping use these bright green and blue lights that light up the whole area. My teardrop is full of black electrical tape covering all those lights up, lol.

[@MarcelEling]

What a nive area. I am happily to wait for a nice video.

[@justinkeeling4858]

SO VERY WELCOME TO COLORADO!

[@wilsonwombat3456]

A 2 litre shower is merely a rinse, a 5 litre shower get you properly clean. 🚿🚿 The more bells and whistles something has, the more likely something will go wrong. Glad I stuck to a hsp pc fan.

[@ladiandmargaret]

2l is fully cleaning shower. Please don't try to convince us, we've already experimented with this :)

[@adriankung1625]

Nice video and great scenery throughout! Thanks for the great explanation re the recirculating shower - I just thought it would be about moisture concerns, etc, and am now much more convinced that it's not really the be all/ end all that I had envisioned. Probably wouldn't do that either, now. Also I've heard about that issue with the Max fans - Chrome from VanCity Vanlife has had that exact issue, apparently not uncommon. Happy travels!

[@susieashby7250]

If you haven't fixed the fan, disconnect from power to reboot the circuit board. Wait a few minutes and plug it back in, this should take care of the problem.

[@holgiexcellent1405]

I love ❤️ you videos and looking forward…This adventure is also part of your camper build project! ! Go on … 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ladiandmargaret]

awesome way to look at it! It's been a great journey so far, excited to share with you more in the next video!

[@thijseurlings1988]

Great video again! How do you even sleep? It looks like not really comfortable when you can’t stretch your legs?

[@eviemiller8100]

Love those phone magnets. Did you post a link to them?

[@ladiandmargaret]

Yes, in the description.

[@lj3372]

Are you guys coming to California and if so when and where

[@c.jenn01]

When Margaret says honey look at the Tesla rolling up, I just imagine ladi's mind at work. Ladi next build, an EV.

[@ladiandmargaret]

EV campervan ideally :)

[@annechoyrocks]

@@ladiandmargaret 👍🤤🤯

[@questioner1596]

@@ladiandmargaret, the new Sienna gives me some ideas, since it's hybrid. You can run the built-in AC all night and barely run the engine. There's a company out of Quebec called 5mars that has converted Pacifica PHEVs to pop-tops. You could plug them in at campgrounds and get range added.

[@ladiandmargaret]

New fully electric ducato was announced recently. I find it the best for camping. Big power bank for cooking, charging bikes, aircon etc. Charging from charging stations would be easy overnight or just have the opportunity to cook or relax in the bed. 2kW solar would charge the battery significantly throughout a week in the wilderness. I’m ready for one, it will definitely be our next build.

[@ilsukdyang8134]

@@ladiandmargaret That sounds great! What's the range on the fully electric ducato?

[@craigbrowning9448]

Minnesota, Uff-Da Territory!

[@lmbk88]

Bummer your maxxair has issues. We replaced our lame vent fan with a maxxair in June and it's been amazing.

[@stahliclaassen6466]

Is the bed long enough for the two of you to stretch your legs out? Love getting to see you on the road again!

[@katj8120]

🖤🖤🖤

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Trying to see the magnets for your phones. Can you tell me what brand and where you got them? Thanks!!!

[@YTGameRzz]

Can you please make a giveaway of your ebike..

[@pdepli]

Great to see you on the road again! How many amp does your lithium battery have? Any place I can get more details about your solar system?

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Great video live the magnet idea. What happened with the fan?

[@darrenbullman9450]

would be great if you could meet up with Eamon & Bec ;) good to see you guys again :)

[@ladiandmargaret]

Maybe one day!

[@zachmcconnell72]

Who did you see at red rocks?! We were just there a week ago!

[@ZuriDsWellness]

Ladi, tell us how you really feel... Lol Serious Much...

[@clydesmith1855]

Just getting into the vid then BOOM it's over.🇿🇦😫

[@RecklessRobbie]

I'm sorry I didn't ask you this last week but are you doing any fan meetups while you are in the USA? I'm in Colorado but I'm guessing you have already left by the time you see this.

[@juliemac5604]

Omg I love you kids!

[@ladiandmargaret]

we love you, too, Julie!

[@keriezy]

Another wonderful video. Who was playing at the concert?

[@ladiandmargaret]

They are a MPLS band called Lake Street Dive! Highly recommend, very talented vocalist especially!

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

Holy shit. that camera is so crisp

[@kathyc6698]

Where did you get the phone magnets? I need one to set my phone up by the steering wheel to use maps. Saftley?

[@ladiandmargaret]

linked in description!

[@lyndagatlor5736]

are you liking the dodge ram gas vehicle? how does it compare to the mercedes diesel?

[@jmbayzon]

niceeee

[@lesvoyagesdelouis6574]

Joli !!

[@Blazenway61]

What not even a video call to Millie?

[@eme1one]

@9:51 converting AC to DC to charge mobile appliances. come on guys

[@ladiandmargaret]

50Wh lost in the conversion when charging the phone. I can still sleep well.

[@itsastevething.]

If you happen to be coming through Pewaukee Wisconsin, you are welcome to take showers, fill water, and do laundry. Just message me directly. Drive safely!

[@pauloneill9880]

Guess the cat couldn't come?

[@michalj.1594]

why did it take so long to get a 🎥🎬 movie? 😤I thought Margaret was pregnant like, she was sitting next to the toilet 🤣

[@ladiandmargaret]

hah not trying for that adventure just yet!

[@michalj.1594]

@@ladiandmargaret 😉

[@Cyril29a]

Wait a minute, why would you be wasting significant energy reheating the recirculated water? The water should already be quite warm from its first pass. While I agree with you that this is not an ideal system as the water will be dirty from the shower you are actively having and the filters will get clogged and need replacing also causing loss of pressure but the system itself isn't more inefficient than your system of dumping water in to the grey tank not in terms of water usage or power if one uses the same volume of water for each. It is a misrepresentation it seems to be calling these things inefficient when the inefficiency comes from how it is used differently and not the actual system. Don't you agree? A good solution I think would be to have a system where the filters are easy serviceable and can be cleaned using little water in say your sink or whatever going to the grey tank. Clean shower water could be easily recirculated. In a perfect world you could have a recirculated mode for just showering and then turn it off switch to a grey tank mode for rinsing off soap. Some people really enjoy longer showers and this could be a nice luxury to have.

[@ladiandmargaret]

The purpose of recirculating shower is to shower longer. If you start with hot water and run it through the whole loop multiple times, it exchanges heat with all the pipes, pump, filters and every surface area the water touches. If you have 2l in the system, it would be significantly colder the second pass. If you have 8 liters, it would stay hot a bit longer. If this system is supposed to be done properly, it needs run through heater as well. Each for their own, I just explained why we are not interested in the system.

[@Cyril29a]

@@ladiandmargaret I agree with what you are saying here but it isn't what you said in the video. What you said in the video was that it was more wasteful ignoring the "longer shower" portion which makes no sense. I understood what you meant in the video which is why I commented, as what you meant and what you said were not congruent. Maybe add a subtitle explaining that all recycling showers are more efficient on a per L basis but promote wasteful behaviour. What you have now is misleading at best.

[@TannyOHaley]

@@ladiandmargaret Because I've had Parkinson's for over 25 years that longer shower is therapeutic. It loosens up my muscles and allows me to move more freely. I have a tremor, drag my feet when I walk, but the main symptoms are unseen which are pain and stiffness. I tried filling up two 1 L bottles and taking a navy shower. I couldn't get wet enough to apply soap to my body. Once I did get soap on my body the second liter was not enough to rinse my body off. This may be because Parkinson’s slows me down and I take a lot longer to put soap on my body and to rinse it off than you two. I believe the recirculating showers that are currently being installed in vans and RVs where the recirculated water is stored and many filters is the wrong way to go. They are overly complicated and because of plumbing and number of filters require too much water. I believe that a better approach is to keep the recirculating unit compact with every shower starting off with fresh water. The other problem are the products used to take a shower. If they contain petroleum instead of being neutralizing/biodegradable then they will clog up the filters. If you use a neutralizing/Biodegradable product the addition of a teaspoon Epson salt will get rid of the soap suds. It’s science. This means that you don't have to use as many filters. To me that makes the heated hour shower by the orphaned KZbin channel Gone Boondocking the best candidate. I describe why and include a partial parts list at the following link. I’m not charging anything or selling anything at this link, it is just informational. I believe this can help people more enjoy their van life or RV experience whether or not they have disabilities. I guess I’m trying to be altruistic. I love your videos and how are you interact with each other. I even subscribed a long time ago. github.com/tannyo/Hour-Shower#heated-hour-shower

[@TannyOHaley]

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time and every time somebody shows their recirculating shower and when you have mentioned it. It took me over two hours to compose the reply. I apologize for any errors. Because of my limited ability to type I use dictation and then to the best of my ability make manual corrections. I don’t catch everything and sometimes make things worse. Like I wrote before, I enjoy all your videos a lot.

[@Cyril29a]

@@TannyOHaley I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and share this information, especially considering your condition making it far more difficult. Take care of yourself and thank you for the reminder of the value of patience and effort.

[@mrsjanhannah]

Bed not big enough, arrrrggggghhh.

[@Feritjk]

LM

[@UnsteadyEnby]

Jimmy John's is a no though you guys :/

[@k.j.2481]

Welcome home Margaret, fortunately you missed all the junk that this country went through this last 2 years. People are getting their freedom back, I'm sure you saw that at the concert. Stay away from TX South border. It's pretty dangerous. California is also been bad with homeless population. Even though it feels safe, think smart, America has definitely changed.