WE MOVED INTO A VAN WITH MY MOM

My Mom has gone full-time #VanLife & we’ve moved in with her!

I’m proud that my mom’s gone full-time nomad, it takes a lot of guts to sell it all and downsize life into a van. If you’re a fellow nomad, RVer or VanLifer shoot her a message on Insta @Marys_Van She needs all the help and support she can get. It’s gonna be tough for us to help her when we’re half a world away on the sailboat.

We’ll share a couple more vids on my mom’s van, so subscribe and ring that bell if you want to stay in the loop.

Cheers,
Jason and Nikki Wynn

- Ziv Moran, Loya, Muted, Giants and Pilgrims

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Without your support we wouldn’t be here…so, THANK YOU from the bottom of our salty hearts. 😍

#GoneWithTheWynns #RoadTrip

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© Gone With the Wynns 2020

[mrc]

I’m always amazed that for the price you pay for an RV like yours that the manufacturers just can’t seem to get it right . Maybe all senior staff should have to live in one before they start building them. Best of luck to mom, wish you the very best adventures in your new lifestyle.

[scotth]

To address the water waste in the shower complaint, you could mod the system by installing a valve and hose. When the valve is open the water is sent from the heater back to the water tank through the hose. Close the valve and the water comes out the shower normally. The heater is fooled by the constant demand but you are not wasting water because it is sending the heated water back into the tank.
For the complaint about the knobs, change them to locking knobs.

[salliannebrown]

Mary, you are an example and hero to all, especially us "women of a certain age".

[miles]

Look at Jason learning how to fix stuff! I remember when he couldn’t inflate a low tire on his job, Jason!

[blackduck]

Re: the water wastage in the shower. That is a common problem on boats too, especially catamarans where the run from the heater in one hull is a good distance to the shower in the other. An option is to put a T junction in at the shower with a timed solenoid on it. With the solenoid closed the water is diverted back via the junction to the main water tank. Then when the timer "times out" the solenoid opens and you get your hot water in the shower. So essentially you turn on the shower and nothing seems to happen for two minutes...then out comes hot water.

[mhughes]

Jason, plumb a recirculation loop in the water line for the shower so when it is "closed" during the warmup period it dumps the fresh water back into the tank. (Closed means water is circulating but wont come out the shower head) After a couple minutes mom can open the valve and hop into the shower. Minimal to no water wasted. I have one of these loops in my home. Best thing I ever added. Instant hot water everywhere and no waste.

[bogeys]

I saw a YouTube video where the guy solved the hot water issue by using some pex piping and created a loop for the water to keep circu, aging until it was hot enough to use for a shower. Used the pex pipe and a valve. Jason should be able to do it easily.

[LisaDay]

Jason’s mom is so sweet. I can feel so much love when I watch this video!

[jimfl]

Jason add a recalculating loop/pump on the heater for the shower issue. That should cycle the water in a circle back to the heater and provided infinite hot water on demand to the shower. No loss. Thats the way we do it on residential homes. Got be a reasonable plumber who can figure out a easy way to get a small 3/8 line back to the heater location or the FW tank re fill, add check valve, and wire in a small Dc circ pump on a switch by the Shower or run of the demand pump pressure maybe. Even if you forgot it on for a day wouldn't matter much except LP consumption. The newest residential heater units do this internally now with a small low flow pump and a loop line in the home. Its not as complicated as it sounds. don't waste the water send it back to the beginning before you turn on the shower head and send it down the drain basically.

[todaytraining]

This is what I love about Nikki, Jason and now Mom Mary. PURE HONESTY.
Showing us the pros and cons. Thank you.
Mary you go girl, live life, I love how much you all care so much about the environment and animals that you don't eat meat.

[sbchannel]

You can add a water recirculation pump at the shower. Hit the button before taking a shower. The pump will force cold water back to the water tank, instead of down the drain. When hot water reaches the shower, the recirculation pump will turn off. Hot water at the shower without wasting water.

[PCWCFA]

So happy to see someone taking a chance on the possibility of something more even if it means a bit of change upfront. It means the spirit of adventure isn't yet completely dead under the weight of consumerism.

[angel]

She is adventurous, independent, sweet and funny too :) Setting the bar high for the rest of us. Have a great time on the road and good luck making memories

[midlifekris]

This question may be more than can quickly cover, so you can use it as an idea for a future video 😉. When moving to vanlife or RV living, what are the must haves from the factory versus what would you rather install yourself? I'm sure Mary would answer differently from Nikki and Jason, so would love to understand the different perspectives. Thanks for sharing! You're rocking it, Mary!

[smalexander]

Mary, you are an inspiration to us all. Glad Jason and Nikki are able to help out on the systems issues. I think your shower is bigger than ours in our 40’ class A. You’ll get into all the cool state parks, and boondocking with the extra solar and lithium battery gives you independence to go nearly anywhere. Only thing missing is a small dog, like a little Yorkie. Enjoy your travels, see you on the road...

[xxxvcvv]

Ya'll have been the best part of the last 6 months. I discovered ya'll while on bed rest with cancer. I loved being able to go sailing with ya'll while it snowed outside, here in Denver. Ya'll helped me keep a positive attitude and dream up a future for myself. A future I now have! I'm officially in remission 🤯🙏🤩🌈💖 thanks and here's to the future.

[jmcmurrah]

Mary is the best! So happy whenever she makes an appearance on your channel.

[danthomas]

Have you thought about addiing a 6 gal. Water heater like on a boat. Plumb in into her engi e cooler and add a 12vdc heating element. That would get her off that wastful gas system.

[Greggspies]

When the sailing is over and want a job you should consult on RV builds you seem to have it nailed

[bobkdfjd]

Jason/Nikki very proud of your helping your Mom get outfitted in order to be able to be comfortable while she is traveling. I had a 36 foot Gas motor home and had it stored in Denton area and got hit by a storm and was totaled. So haven’t gotten the nerve to get another one. My son bought a 40’ diesel pusher by Newmar and it is huge with 4 slides, like walking into a home, it is amazing. He sure is enjoying it and with his job all he needs is WiFi and phone service and he’s good to go. I know your mom will enjoy being on the road much more with the upgrades you put into her van. You’re a great Son, Charlie Brown!!!