5 years ago today… we published our 1st YouTube Video! 10 things we have learned in 5 years!

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[sherribentley]

You are our favorite online couple!! Thank you so much for taking us along on your adventures. When we’re out traveling, we always keep an eye out for Storm Trooper.

[glennbeattie]

It was such a pleasure spending time with you guys! Thank you for the shout out on the electrical system. But let's give credit where credit is due.
Dave drew up the diagram, ordered the right parts (we had everything needed, no trip to town), Dave did assembly and installation. Dave's the man! I did very little and that's what I wanted.
You guys are the best!! Happy tails!

[snowbirdlady]

What a great video! Lots of good info backed by 5 years of experience. I love how down to earth you two are and I completely agree with you about meeting people. People are definitely the most enjoyable and memorable and valuable part of travel. I love my 2024 calendar too. Beautiful way to start the new year. Thanks Carrie and Dave.

[jgpainting]

Whooo Hoooo🎉congrats!!! Great channel ! Here’s to more success and health in the new year!

[zpgreene]

Hello Carrie and Dave, great compilation!!! And van life advices. 2024 is the Alaska year....looking forward

[febetadefa]

Hello Dave, Carrie and Roodle 🐶
Wow, y'all are going on 6years. Amazing!

Thank you both for taking the time out and sharing your most welcoming AdVANtures❤

Enjoy watching and learning what to do and be alert at all times.

[sueanna_banana]

Thank you for being so thoughtful and taking the time to answering most of your viewers comments.

[PaulGWalmsleyhome]

Always enjoy your videos. I’m three years into van life (part time) and loving it and your videos helped me get started. Thank you.

[contrafax]

Thank you for having us along. I love you folks.

[martinhernandez]

Good evening Dave, Carrie & double ear rubs Roodle ! Thank you for all the insights through your years of traveling ! You’re both so great at doing what you do in your videos ! I hope one day to meet you 3 in person. Safe travels & keep smiling !

[mckennacreative]

i can't wait for 2024 AdVantures! Love you guys!

[michaelbennett]

Dave and Carrie, Content creator idea here. Why don't you make a video series telling stories about the wonderful and rich experiences that you have had on the road in the laundromat and meeting people? I'd be interested in learning more of the fruits of your lifestyle. But you two have a way of making the mundane very interesting. It is because of your genuineness and authenticity that makes the mundane things interesting.

Mine and Carols next trip is next weekend in Debary, Florida to get away from things for a spell. We are still just weekend warriors for the time. Florida has wonderful campfire weather this time of year.

[Cody_Hiking_Kitty]

Thank you for the excellent tips. I have the same self-converted camper van as yours and we have been weekend warriors for the past three years. In two years, we will be full time van dwellers traveling all across the American continents. Hopefully we will cross each other on the road if you continue to be on the road in the future. Thank you again for the valuable tips and all the wonderful videos.

[sandras]

Great video. We've been your fans from the start and have picked up many tips from you. Two points: the University of Google can be invaluable for understanding and planning a solar set up. Dave's use of a board as a space saver was incorporated into ours! Laundromats truly are interesting places and just like many aspects of RV life, they level the societal playing field. One question, since we pull small trailer with a 4x4 F150, do you think traction boards are still necessary? We've waffled on this for a long time. Keep having fun, I really hope our paths cross one day😊

[randalljones]

I enjoyed your video. We get to travel in our hightop Ford E250 everyyear for either several weeks at a time or occasionally 2 or 3 months. I completely agree on your choice of tires. Our van is rear wheel drive. We have the same tires as you have on both the front and rear, and we love them. Snow, sand, rocks, gravel, or Interstate - they are awesome. We are minimalists when it comes to power. We us a Rockpals 500W and typically charge it every 4 to 5 days. We use it for a laptop and to charge phones, kindles, and USB powered lanterns and fans. It works great for us. Some people the solar power route isn't necessary. I agree with you guys about, the people that we meet are just as memorable as the destinations that we have gone to. I enjoy your channel very much. Keep up the wonderful videos.

[denisgauthier]

Hello to you. Another great vidéo that Washington fun to watch. 👍

[danrandall]

Great video. I have watched you for years but missed your back story so that was fun to hear, I think my favorite is having creature comforts. Pop up shower tents work great.

[JohnBaker]

Always love your channel! It was great to meet you two and Roodle in Florida at the Tiny House event last year. Great tips! When it comes to power, there have been some great advances, even in the past year, when it comes to products like BueEtti and Jackery. Bowiethebeachhouse started with mostly Victron and a single 12v 100aH Battleborn. The Battleborn was upgraded to two LiTime 300 aH. The current revision is to rip out nearly everything to replace it with an Ecoflow Delta 2 Max, while using one of the LiTime 300aH to charge the Ecoflow when needed. Less wiring, and bluetooth control and monitoring of the EcoFlow. The Victon B2B will still charge the EcoFlow. If you come back to Maine, you always have a place to stay near Freeport! It would be great to see you again!

[anner]

You both were so instrumental in my van build and tips in van life. As a senior woman I have enjoyed two amazing years traveling around the US. Life has blessed me with a new relationship and I’m settling into a sticks and bricks for this new chapter. While lots of traveling is in the future, I’m going to be selling my Promaster. The bed frame, Webasto heater and other ideas were all implemented thanks to you both. I continue to enjoy your videos and wish you a lifetime of blessings.

[ladikmk]

That's a great anniversary to celebrate! I really enjoy your videos; you're both so warm and just nice - comfortable to be around. Roodle is so cute too! Those were some great tips you shared and I'm going to be sure to save them for when I finally get to hit the road (hopefully mid-year 2024). My Brother is a master electrician so he will be my go-to "expert" for all electric power in my RV, but he did recommend to me that a back-up Bluetti and couple of solar panels would be good insurance for boon docking. If for whatever reason your electrical system fails, then there's no juice and that could be bad. Hope you're doing well wherever you are. Safe travels, be well and thanks for sharing!