Week Two in the Van - Van Life Maintenance: De-Winterization & Oil Change

[@Everydaybackpacker]

I love these update videos! It feels like we are getting ready for some epic, life changing journey…oh wait, that’s exactly it!

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Thanks, Kalman. :)

[@VanventureswithKaia]

Use anti-fog wipes on your windows so you don’t have to wipe the condensation in the mornings & they’ll help with controlling the condensation as the less condensation you have in your van the better because condensation can lead to rust over time & you don’t want that

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Good tip; thanks! So far I have been able to sleep with the ceiling vent open, which helps a lot.

[@VanventureswithKaia]

@@lovedogsontheloose that’s good I forgot to mention to always keep a fan running even if it’s just a small fan because it keeps the air circulating which eliminates mould

[@MaryShermanable]

Love these updates. Take good care Tif!❤

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Thanks, Mary. ♥️ You take care, too.

[@suesmith4197]

Getting things accomplished. We use a Honeywell HHT270 Series air purifier at home for when the neighbors occasionally have backyard fires and it works great. It may be too big for van life? but they might have smaller ones. On the low setting it does the job.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Thanks, Sue. I’ll look into the air purifier you mentioned and see if they have a small, portable version.

[@tangenttrails]

I’m still so excited for you and the new journey ahead!🙌

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Thanks so much, Jerry. I appreciate it!

[@deuce1606]

I was in lubbock a week ago, it is a great town.

[@dawnmtwild5409]

I happened upon your KZbin video today 🎉 I just bought a 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 I've been gearing it up 💃 I named her " ivy green bean" I'm going to binge watch all your videos so that I can tweak the things I learn from you. Thank you so much for making these videos Good luck to you 🤩

[@dawnmtwild5409]

PS I'm in Montana If you get up this way, let me know.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Congratulations! I lucked out on this first one and found one that was already built out. But I’m in the process of making her my own.

[@TremaMorris]

I live in Levelland. 30 miles west of Lubbock.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

Cool! Nice to “meet” you, neighbor.

[@TremaMorris]

@@lovedogsontheloose My van is a 1999 Ford Econoline. Her name is Berta.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

@@TremaMorris Berta is such a great name.

[@TremaMorris]

@@lovedogsontheloose my brother-in-law named her for me. She is named after Berta on Two and a Half Men. He said she is like me: strong, practical and fearless.

[@lovedogsontheloose]

@@TremaMorris Love it!