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Traveling full-time capturing stories anywhere and everywhere while trying new ice cream somewhere.
You shouldn't cross off your bucket list
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9 месяцев назад
FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO: Me and my van
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@intelligenceissexy3733
@intelligenceissexy3733 22 часа назад
Eww, even the thought of having to use a public shower makes me cringe. I would definitely bring in a bottle of diluted bleach in a spray bottle and spray down the area before I took a shower. I would definitely wear flip-flops too. Anybody can use this information whenever they use a public shower at a truck stop, a gym, a campground or even when going to a hotel. Since bleach and water solutions need to be made fresh each day you use them, only make what you need for that day. Because the bleach combined with tap water breaks down quickly. And don’t guess! Always measure. Start by measuring the water, then use a measuring spoon to add the correct amount of bleach. You need the correct ratio of bleach and water to kill germs. If a surface is visibly soiled, pre-clean before disinfecting. For sanitizing: use a 16 oz spray bottle, mix 1 1/2 cups cool water with 2 teaspoons of bleach. The amount of time that the solution must stay on the surface to actually kill the germs is 5 minutes. This will kill germs such as MRSA, E. coli, Staph, Salmonella + SARS-CoV-2, HIV-1, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus, Strep, Bordetella, Listeria + Herpes, MERS, Ebola + Athletes Foot Fungus. If possible, open windows to allow good air circulation where you’re disinfecting. You can also use a battery powered fan to improve air circulation in rooms without windows. (You can purchase one at Walmart). When using a spray bottle to apply the sanitizing solution, clean the bottle immediately when finished. Pour unused contents of the bottle down the sink or shower drain, then rinse the bottle and sprayer mechanism with clean water. I got all this information from the Clorox website. ✌️👍
@marceld6061
@marceld6061 2 дня назад
You could probably cut a narrow slot in the front of the black housing to see the level of the urine - like the C-Head (company now out of business)
@Patrick_Gray
@Patrick_Gray 2 дня назад
Thanks for the video.
@izzy313100
@izzy313100 7 дней назад
What magnets did you use please? A link please
@jalonenow
@jalonenow 9 дней назад
I have been looking for a way to not having to build a toilet. This is great! Thank you!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 дней назад
@@jalonenow awesome! Glad you found it useful!
@adrianruiz8690
@adrianruiz8690 25 дней назад
Are there fire rings there?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 24 дня назад
A couple years back there was not. Not sure of the last two years.
@adrianruiz8690
@adrianruiz8690 24 дня назад
@@abeandmel so you know if you can have camp fires in that area?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 24 дня назад
@adrianruiz8690 i would check the local rules for the national forest. I believe when we were there we could not due to high risk of wildfires and also wildfires were happening that we had to leave early.
@J.A.706
@J.A.706 26 дней назад
I've never understood how any urine diverting toilet can work, but they obviously do. For me and my young kids, right after number 1 and number 2 come out of us, they merge right away into a single mixed stream. It isn't as though number 2 is always neatly falling in the back while the urine precisely and separately falls more forward.
@feistylilmama2248
@feistylilmama2248 Месяц назад
Put a little white vinegar in your urine bucket and it will kill the smell😊
@riversgunkingdom5360
@riversgunkingdom5360 Месяц назад
Thank you for getting to the point right away and describing the road, size of rig and showing the campsites! I subscribed to your channel for those reasons!
@tssw125
@tssw125 Месяц назад
Great short video. Love all the different places shown at the beginning! Amazing places from God's creation!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel Месяц назад
Thanks! that was a new thing for me, trying to find many clips, close ups, wide shots, drone shots, etc. plus a wide variety of landscape. the hardest part was music and lining the shots up with the music.
@ShowMeAnAdventure
@ShowMeAnAdventure Месяц назад
Beautiful footage + message! ❤
@abeandmel
@abeandmel Месяц назад
Thank you! Hope you are enjoying your travels as well and capturing all those moments☺️
@dilippatel3268
@dilippatel3268 2 месяца назад
excellent video
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful
@68Bards
@68Bards 2 месяца назад
No indication of whether it will support a water bag or what weight…?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Hi, no i don’t believe it will. We always hang it on a tree or on the hinge of our van rear doors
@68Bards
@68Bards 2 месяца назад
Then it does indeed qualify for the name ‘privacy tent’ as per video title, but to me in no way a ‘shower tent’. I mean yes, you could have a dry shower, but….
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
@@68Bards we used it countless times as a shower tent during our travels. 😁
@shane9ish
@shane9ish 2 месяца назад
Fantastic - I was thinking there was a work around and you two found it and showed us how- Australia that toilet 50$ that Funnel 50$ =100$ beats paying 800$-1000$ over here for a toilet that l can l can now make for just 100 bucks -hooroo
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
@@shane9ish 😁 yes! Glad it works for many different countries 👍🏻👍🏻
@JuliaBylerWysocki
@JuliaBylerWysocki 2 месяца назад
It is so incredibly beautiful there! Well done!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Thank you for watching! Absolutely a beautiful area! :D
@heavenheard6287
@heavenheard6287 2 месяца назад
What about the contents sloshing around while vehicle is in use?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Never had an issue but we also emptied as often as possible. Helped with the smell
@kerireiff4272
@kerireiff4272 2 месяца назад
Yay! We did this one with the boys. It was one of our favorite hikes!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Thats so awesome! It was a TOUGH hike but extremely rewarding! That was the week we met yall! 😁
@tssw125
@tssw125 2 месяца назад
Wow, that was simply amazing! Didn't realize you had seen all that. Wow! Thanking God for his amazing creation.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Right! Absolutely incredible colors and scenery!
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad 2 месяца назад
Great video and good to see you back...👍👍
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 2 месяца назад
Thank you! We have missed creating and sharing!
@meowzerzzz
@meowzerzzz 3 месяца назад
Thank you! I am making a plan to try to make a window cover with magnets so this is helpful!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Wonderful! Glad it helped!! Good Luck with sewing yours 😃
@stephendickinson4647
@stephendickinson4647 3 месяца назад
If you spray some vinegar down the funnel after use, that will help with the smells.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
We tried that and found the vinegar and urine mix was terrible. We have tried a few different varieties. Currently been using citric acid from the canning section at the store mixed with water.
@HardIsEasy
@HardIsEasy 3 месяца назад
Hey did you ended up doing a 6months review? what's the experience? how much power do you use per cooking? :)
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Hello, Apologies we never posted a 6 month review. We are still currently using the induction on our solar system and it has been working well. If cooking a full dinner with it, on 400ah it takes about 10% battery if the sun isn't out. If the pan/pot is too small, sometimes the induction magnet doesn't recognize it very well but we rarely use our tiny pot. We recently sold our van and moved into a custom built truck camper and purchased this same exact induction and same thing, its been working great the last few months.
@ginnyberg9271
@ginnyberg9271 3 месяца назад
Thank you so much no way did I have $1,000
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Youre welcome! Glad you found it helpful!!
@nunyabeezwacks1408
@nunyabeezwacks1408 4 месяца назад
You can see shadows from the outside, so I'm wondering if you can see the shadow of whoever is inside, too.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
We haven't really noticed shadows when someone is using it. but I could see that if the sun is hitting just right it would create some.
@chowe9
@chowe9 4 месяца назад
Also, the inside is 12.5" tall. How are you fitting a 15" bucket in there?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
The toilet ends up sitting higher which then allows a milk jug to fit under the funnel
@chowe9
@chowe9 4 месяца назад
Fyi they no longer include a bottomless bucket. Came instead with pee sheild? Wtf? And a solid bottom bucket. So it's no bucket at all if i want to use a urine diverter. Disappointed.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Oh no! That would definitely not make this work as well
@bigjohn8670
@bigjohn8670 4 месяца назад
Any update on how this is working? Im looking at buying this exact one, thanks!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Hi, apologize for the late reply. This is still working great, have been using this one for two years no problem. with a 400ah battery system and a full dinner cooked it takes about 10% battery with no sun on our solar panels.
@ProfFarns
@ProfFarns 5 месяцев назад
Great quick vid. Loved the drone action. Very helpful, gave me confidence for our trip!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 5 месяцев назад
Thank you! Enjoy your time there
@RiDankulous
@RiDankulous 5 месяцев назад
Relaxing kayak or canoe rides are awesome!
@anniegao6463
@anniegao6463 6 месяцев назад
thanks how to get to this free camping place from las vegas thanks
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Thanks for watching, you can find the coordinates in the description
@benbousquet1126
@benbousquet1126 6 месяцев назад
This is awesome!!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 6 месяцев назад
Thanks! Hope you got some ideas from it 😀
@abbe1abbe156
@abbe1abbe156 6 месяцев назад
Kindly post an Induction cooktop update.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 3 месяца назад
Hi, apologize for the late reply. Our induction is still working great, have been using this one for two years no problem. with a 400ah battery system and a full dinner cooked it takes about 10% battery with no sun on our solar panels.
@coppervixen33
@coppervixen33 7 месяцев назад
This is fantastic! Love using what you have, not what you have to get!!
@Justmekpc
@Justmekpc 7 месяцев назад
Went by there a week or so ago and it’s pretty busy and ugly Stewart’s point is much nicer but further away I ended up at Boulder beach campground which if you have a senior parks pass it’s $10 a night and I usually don’t like paying it was way nicer with trees and bushes and clean bathrooms and a great view of the lake
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 7 месяцев назад
Yes, it's not the most aesthetic area but it works. I imagine these places will get busier and busier as time goes by. We haven't been there in a few years, but remember last time we were, some people were basically setting up shop and leaving their rigs to save spots. One got towed while we were there it had been there unoccupied for so long. Thanks for watching!
@healingjourneys4241
@healingjourneys4241 7 месяцев назад
I have the same toilet. Did yours come in black or did you paint it?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 7 месяцев назад
It came in black. I think las we looked they were only selling the grey one.
@reedb9039
@reedb9039 8 месяцев назад
I am a new subscriber. I just met Mel in person,she is so nice.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 8 месяцев назад
Was that at MAACO?
@reedb9039
@reedb9039 8 месяцев назад
Yes,it was ​@@abeandmel
@reedb9039
@reedb9039 8 месяцев назад
We talked in the lobby
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 8 месяцев назад
@@reedb9039 It was great to meet you! Be sure and take a look @tinyhometours as well. That's where the build series is going to go up on.
@reedb9039
@reedb9039 8 месяцев назад
Will do​@@abeandmel
@jesseandrade3342
@jesseandrade3342 8 месяцев назад
I have one but the only bad thing about it is that it doesn’t hold up very well n breezy conditions and that’s also being tied down breezy meaning 10 to 12 MPH wind other than that it works fine
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 8 месяцев назад
That's good to know. We haven't really tested it in those conditions. We have a pop up shower in our van so if it's too windy we use that.
@BibiProvenceBBSmoothMusic
@BibiProvenceBBSmoothMusic 8 месяцев назад
Lovely
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 8 месяцев назад
Thank you!
@mothbythesea
@mothbythesea 8 месяцев назад
I know this video is a year old but for anyone watching, you can get thermal suction cups to insert into the window covers thay keep them tighter against the window
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 8 месяцев назад
We thought of doing that for our side window that doesnt have magnets. Good idea
@nmr6988
@nmr6988 9 месяцев назад
Excellent, and congratulations to you both for being inventive and handy.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful!
@brendatuck4562
@brendatuck4562 9 месяцев назад
Where do I get magnetic s bc magnetic tape didn't work
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
We purchased them on amazon, you have to buy ones that are heavy duty enough to go through the plastic vent cover. Magnets: Small ones for cover itself: a.co/d/0QX2GlL Bigger ones with adhesive for fan plastic cover: www.amazon.com/dp/B07QJ6JMFV?...
@Wheeets
@Wheeets 9 месяцев назад
How about that "6 month" review? Do you guys like it? Is it sustainable for van life?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Hello, we went away from this style of video and towards cinematic ones we enjoy making more. We love the induction overall. It does require a pretty good electrical system. We have run into issues in the winter months because of getting less sun and the caveat now is that we both have remote jobs so our computers draw a ton of power with both of them plugged in (along with Starlink). Those draw about 250-300 watts. Without those I don't think we'd run into a lot of issues but we do have a portable one burner gas stove as backup for areas like Washington and Oregon.
@sydneyhungerford4086
@sydneyhungerford4086 9 месяцев назад
some really really great shots in this! We will have to add this spot to our list of places to check out once we back back on the road again!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Definitely!!! Let us know if you ever find yourself there as we will always be up for it if we are close enough by 😁
@thenoworriesnomad
@thenoworriesnomad 9 месяцев назад
Good to see you both again.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Great to hear from you! As always, Thanks for watching!
@tssw125
@tssw125 9 месяцев назад
Wow, that was an amazing video and an amazing place. Glad we could experience it with you the first time.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! Yes it was a lot of fun to see it for the first time with you guys!
@JHaremski
@JHaremski 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for making these videos, they really help!
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 9 месяцев назад
Thanks so much for watching, im glad that you have found them useful
@georgeruiz7073
@georgeruiz7073 10 месяцев назад
Were you allowed to make camp fires?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 10 месяцев назад
While we were there we were not able to
@Lollygagger-k4p
@Lollygagger-k4p 10 месяцев назад
Is there a group site, or can a group occupy a couple pull thru sites?
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 10 месяцев назад
Hi, its first come first, I don’t recall too many site have enough parking for more than one rv. But we stayed there with a friend and we each parked in a different campsite.
@Lollygagger-k4p
@Lollygagger-k4p 10 месяцев назад
@@abeandmel Thanks. It would be individual vehicles, no RV's. Just wondering about rules for car count per site.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 10 месяцев назад
@user-fu9vj9ix3g i am not sure if there are any rules about that but there is a board at the front with the rules/info
@lkw911news9
@lkw911news9 11 месяцев назад
I was looking for something I could do, thank you. They want $1,000 for other toilet it's just crazy.
@abeandmel
@abeandmel 11 месяцев назад
Yup! That was our thing as well! Glad it was useful for you!