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I love the fact that she thought ahead and made that third solar panel removable for when it is not best to have the door open. What an inventive lady -- she implemented what I was thinking. Hahahaha!!!
My older brother in New Mexico has one just like it in his garage (without the mods of course) but not starting at all. Any idea as to what we should do to get it started?. It's been sitting in his garage for a decade or so. The closest to the city for him is about 20 miles away. I have subscribed to his channel but I was hoping to get some information on this build and mods in more detail... I concur with him about being able to get parts and simple repairs done with the older cars. simplicity of repairing this vehicle and getting the parts are very important when you're on the go. Great Van!
Thank you Luna and Bob. I have never camped and want to start this life. I am being led to all the right people. I feel so blessed and grateful. God and the Universe are so amazing. You both are amazing.
If you go to Quartzsite Az. Remember if you go over to California, you need your guns in a locked case and ammo in a separate locked case. Can't carry or use a gun in California, but it's legal to open carry a bowie knife! ( in a sheath ).
It says a lot about Bob that he won't return those tents to Springbar for repair due to owner negligence. Decisions like this is one of the reasons why a lot of people put their trust in him.
Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Having lived in canvas wall tents for months at summer camps and for family camping you cannot beat canvas tents comfort and durability. Canvas tents hold up to sun exposure way better than any other material that tents are constructed of. Canvas tents can be repaired many times too. There main drawback is weight and they will rot in tropical environments. Canvas breathes witch makes them more comfortable than waterproof tents. If properly cared for and stored when not in use, canvas tents can last decades. Case in point, I gave a 45 year old pup tent, I had used as a teen ager away to a collector, because I was not using it anymore and am downsizing. If I decide to sale my class b van and continue to do extend trips in, a minivan I will likely purchase a canvas tents that I can setup and take down on my own. I was already looking at the 10 foot Bell tent, but I am also looking at a pyramid tent as well. Thank you for showing the results of your experiment.
Phil on down2mob left his non-bell tent out unattended during the winter and the snow load was huge. That just wouldn't happen if someone were living in it.
It is now 9-25-24 and I enjoyed this video a lot. I guess the caravans are still happening so that's good. I'm an older gal that is still trying to do at least some nomad trips and in a caravan would be great. Thanks
You would assume if you were actually in the bell tent with equipment it wouldn’t have moved because of the weight. Also it’s definitely negligence with the springbar because if you were there using it it wouldn’t have collapsed. First the stove would have heated it to keep snow melting off or you’d be knocking the snow off.
I’m still investing in the Springbar as it satisfies my needs. I’m preparing for full time nomad life in my 2020 rebuilt Trailblazer and a strong canvas tent. I need shelter that I can erect without assistance as I am a single female senior. I figure I will have two options (my vehicle and tent) in which to have shelter in different weather conditions. I will be avoiding extremes as much as possible. That’s what is so appealing about living in a home on wheels. Thanks Bob. You provide so much to those of us seeking a lifestyle of freedom from the overreaching arms of “big brother” and “the man”.
After a few questionable situations happening to me while boondocking, I finally made the decision to increase my self defense. Great video and straight talk. We live in a time now where we have to keep our eyes open and our head on a swivel. We don’t walk in fear but we do have to use wisdom.
Great Video: I hope you at least give the Springbar tent away. It looks bad, butt mold and mildew can be mitigated if kept dry. Heck, if not too widespread the parts that began to rot may be able to be replaced. (Not asking for warrantee on that) .I'm still a Springbar tent fan.
What a sweet man. I thought Reverse Mortgages were supposed to help older people, that Banks got their money when the house sold after the owners passed away?
Fantastic!!. Glad I didn't see this video when I drove truck before I had kids. I would have never had kids. I loved that life, but I love my kids more.
I have repaired a few wind damaged tents. The material it’s made of should be sun and water/mildew resistant. Age and condition of the material makes a difference how it will hold up in a storm. Water and mildew will rot any canvas eventually and I would not repair. Sun will help canvas deteriorate. But from what I’ve seen, a tent needs to be held down more than it is held up. Good tent stakes, ropes and poles make a difference. It’s funny you like the one pole tents. I’ve repaired the tops a few times. But they were tall and only held down by the tent hem. I use a wedge tent held with long stakes. Strong poles and storm ropes over the whole thing over the tent. I do not leave it set up unless I’m staying in it. If you have that kind of wind you need to tighten the ropes check stakes tie it down securely and so on or it will go down. The pop up tents don’t do well in wind - no way to hold some of those down on a good day.
