I was a bit skeptical when you announced your change from truck camper to trailer but it is obvious how much happier you are with this setup. Great job!
@@CatherineGregoryAdventures Y Hi Catherine, Im inspired to follow your lead and take the leap of changing from beloved truck camper to trailer like yours!! Im sure there will be a club at some point
That trailer is absolutely perfect for what you do. Coming from a truck camper it's like moving into a penthouse apartment! Good choice for the tire upgrade, but I would suggest you get a tire pressure monitoring system for them. We have the TST brand which has saved us twice in 3 years. Also, considering the way you travel are you considering getting a 3" lift kit to make those "rocky roads" a bit easier navigate? Wishing you green lights and dry roads, Andy & Kim
Morning Catherine--I enjoyed the full tour of your wonderful new home. You've really done some great upgrades and your place is awesome! Many happy adventures. Jenny
Your upgrades are incredibly well thought out and executed. I’d be interested in a video on what you have to do to rig the trailer for travel. Looks like a lot of stuff needs to be secured somehow.
The installation of the solar system was probably the biggest upgrade (besides the larger space) and makes the trailer almost a luxury apartment. Great living room with changing wallpapers!
Catherine, You've done an outstanding job upgrading your travel rig. I applaud you. It's outstanding. With your focus on security, consider preventing outside access to your water supply. You can do this by securing your water supply, so no one can add anything to your water. Installing some sort of stronger,locking system (perhaps a custom fit) would work. There are evil people out there who like to do harm, which is just evil. I'm proud of you! Keep living the life that many will never experience. Thank you for your channel.
I like the additions that you made to your trailer as a former longhaul truck driver be sure to use some kind of tire protective, like armor all at least once a month that will help against dry rot and keep them pliable. Just spray it on and walk away it'll soak in.
Hey, good to know. I live in Arizona and it’s all about heat and sun. I used to put armor all on my tires years ago… But then somebody had told me that was actually the opposite. That Armor All could actually damage tires / sidewall. 🤔🤔🤔
Well I always in the 30 years that I drove had success with that, the only thing you want to avoid if possible is not to treat your tires before it rains because it can affect the grip on the road. I'm glad I could help
@@sunriseskies3883 I used to think the same, then I read up on their product, Armor All is non petroleum and Water based, and Safe, its like an old rumor that's Not based in any Facts, 50 year old 'Armor All' was the First Product to Safely Protect the Surfaces its Meant to Protect! No Fear' Just Try It💪🇺🇲
Catherine, you seem to have made your beautiful trailer into a comfortable home. Love the upgrades! I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. Thank you!
Great video! How will you heat the trailer in winter months? Mr Buddy? Fully insulated for four seasons? I've got so many questions because I'm thinking of options when I retire next June.
I’ve had my 21’ travel trailer for 20 years now and made similar upgrades as you did and it reassures me on every upgrade how much I enjoy my camper and all the great memories it has given me. So, I’m glad you are making important improvements because each one will reward your journey! Great job, Catherine!
I’m impressed how you’ve made your new travel trailer a home so quickly, of course with help. There’s probably more personal touches in the future as you spend time with it. The full bath and the gorgeous viewing area that is your dinette are my favorite areas. You must be thrilled! Oh, and the ability to run the a/c off of solar is huge!
A place for everything and everything in its place, if not, too much stuff and it’s overloaded. Your little trailer is sweet, good job. Safe travels Catherine, happy for you. 🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸
Great tour of the trailer. I recently bought a '23 1740RK Springdale myself and absolutely love it. While it doesn't have the great windowed dining area like yours, it does have a slide for the dining area which makes it very roomy inside. Keystone has done such a great job in designing the Mini series that makes compact living very comfortable.
Hi Catharine....I like all to upgrades....I knew you would be so much happier in a camper trailer for all the obvious reasons. Although I would like to mention some other ideas you may or may not have considered. 🏕 Your water capacity, add a water bladder to be used in bed of truck with pump when needed, hookup like city to camper. Next Space below your bed as possible Domedic freg-Frezr or the cabinet below AC for possible deep freezer 12volt. Next in future if you check with Northern Arizona wind and solar, there REC 370 watt panels $369 each 2 would fit east-west to rear of camper. Giving you 940 watts not including those you already added. Not sure if you could still fit those on roof if so total would be over 1,200 watts. .....would cut you recharge time near to or half what it is now for batteries. ....the wife & I always look forward to every Sunday. We've been watching for 5 or more years. Best travels, Jeff & Donna
I'm new to your channel and I love that you are a classy lady and roughing it. I love your new home, its perfect. Just love your style. Check into the wide tire electric bikes, they can go on all types of pavement, sand, snow and trails. They can go almost 30mph. They also fold in half. Check out Prepper Princes video on her Electric bike. Then you can have even more FUN!!!
Ms Catherine...from a broadcasting perspective, drop the "Thee" ... you really want to say "Thuh" when pronouncing the Word The...a small point but its easier on the ears...
This is a beautiful setup. I would much prefer to boondock, too. How do you make your water last for 10 days when you stay for a long time? No showers? You have a beautiful life
Her trailer is set up beautifully :) When we first started camping it was in campgrounds but lately it's more boondocking or moochdocking at my kids yards and it's been the gray water tank that was the limiting factor. I've taken measures to limit water use and still need to add a Gyser for showers and dishes. I'm using biodegradable soaps so I can dump the water from the outside sink around the trees
Catherine your new camper looks very cozy. The dining area is amazing as you said. I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing more. I was in Idaho 4 years ago. I think I was in the same area and I truly believe it’s the prettiest place I have visited and I travel frequently. Safe travels ❤️
Catherine, I absolutely love you trailer. I am a truck camper person myself but if I decide to switch to a trailer I will definitely get one just like yours! I love everything you have done with your upgrades. I especially love the back of the trailer. What a view!!
Good morning Catherine. You look pretty happy with your new home. Upgrades are well done and all in all it seems a significant step forward. Well done! Always a pleasure to see you.
Glad to see that the switch to a travel trailer has been a happy one for you! As you know, it is about WHERE you park the rig more than it is the rig itself….life is outside the four walls 😀
I’m in need of your help and Dan’s help. I just got the same trailer and it is a nightmare. I got the solar with an extra panel, 2 lithium batteries, cannot use fridge or ac and so much more has happened. 😩
Great video! Now that you have a trailer, I assume more pre-planning is required if you need to run errands. Are there any resources you use in planning where to boon-dock?
Wow! Love your new digs ... especially those solar panels! I'm sure you are enjoying the AC, especially running on solar. And that beautiful 3 sided view is fantastic. I'm sure it would be my favorite place as well! Thanks for the tour!!
Cat just awesome..you truly did pick the perfect trailer for your nomadic lifestyle!! Kudos again to Dan the man for all his help with your added solar power 🔋 👏!! I so look forward to your amazing videos each week 😀 😊
I have the 2021 model. I love what you have done with it. I also mostly drycamp. One thing I did was moved the table 90 degrees. It gives you more room on both sides. I will be doing the inverter upgrade to power my outlets. Thank you for your videos.
You have done an amazing job on your trailer Katherine! Out of all the people I subscribe to..You really seem to have your poop together on living this lifestyle. I'm really considering doing this...And you are really helping me...Thank you :)
This is my absolute most favourite floorplan! LOVE those rear dinette windows. Hubby and I are looking at this for our first trailer, curious how you found the build quality? Any issues in the time you've had it? Do you find the A/C is big enough especially with so much window space and sun/heat coming in? How do you find it for towability? thanks and love your channel! :D
Hi Cat, I truly appreciate your vid's and been following you for couple 3yrs now. Congrats on your Springdale & your upgrades, soo much better for life off grid and absolute necessities!!! Congrats again !! When not in cell service, what do YOU do for internet? Satellite? Just an FYI, I'm much older but making some big changes to simplify and enjoy life more. I'm an outdoors peep w tent camping, hunting , bicycling & hiking a big part....I follow you and think bout not having certain responsibilities like being tied down to a property..... I do understand we ALL have struggles and "those" days or even weeks of real life as life delivers :o)....I also understand it's NOT all great times..... Your channel is awesome! I keep a list in my phone of places you've been on hikes and setting time aside to hike certain one close to me here in so-cal that is a day drivable... I know this comment is public, if you feel inclined to share, what are some of your struggles? I mean, we are here in the world of brokeness, what keeps ya trucking? I feel blessed in my life to have a Lord that may make changes in my life, but has never let me down......always for the better! And for you?? Keep safe& keep delivering awesome content! OC
Your camping rv reminds me much of the one I received from my parents which I used during two of my vacation trips back in the 90's. You've done a great job on the upgrades. 👍💯
Catherine, you also just told us you are doing well financially by affording the upgrades. That's great! By the way, welcome to the neighborhood. I recognize the ecology going on outside the windows lol.
Seems like more of your videos are turning into living in the trailer, rather than what first attracted us to your channel. I hope you get back to less trailering and more hiking, backpacking etc. I have learned so much from your prior videos with hiking/backpacking locations (we did several of the ourselves) and photography (ideas gained on getting more interesting shots). For those things thank you.
Ive seen this Springdale on another channel and fell in love with the layout. Yes ! the big windows in the back are a big selling point. Love it ! P.S. Im glad you changed out the tires. Maybe when fully loaded , take it to a CAT Scale and get it weighed for safety sakes .
I love the layout of this travel trailer and all of the enhancements and storage solutions you added. I looked at a similar model originally, but went for a smaller trailer so it could fit in my driveway when I wasn't using it. Great overview!
Catherine you did a great job with the upgrades. Glad you you did the fan in the bathroom that was small. Glad you changed the toe Jack from a crank one to a power one. Nice you changed out your tires. I just love how you upgraded. Very nice job! 👍 You made it more homey looking. This trailer fits you Catherine very nicely. Hope you have great weekend and week and see you soon!
pretty neat! i still like truck campers, but i have been looking at trailers. i was unsure when you upgraded to a trailer. Fantastic tour. great trailer to look at, perfect size for me, and possible guest. all the comments mention your upgrades, so i will just say, i agree. that is another trailer i will be looking at. that was neat seeing a great review of your home. i am glad you found your happy home. that floor plan is fantastic. it really is perfect. until next time, God Bless. Stay Safe.
Love your trailer Catherine! Very homey - lovely! I grew up traveling and camping my whole life in many different RV types - truck campers, toy haulers, 5th wheels, class C RV. My favorite was the toy hauler. Your trailer is perfect for you - again - it is really lovely! I could totally enjoy a trailer like yours! Love you videos! I look forward every week for your videos! Until the next week - safe travels!
Ive been following you for over a year now. I just want to tell you that I find you to be an inspiration. You have the perfect rig. Not to be a downer but Im 35 years old with stage 4 colon cancer and its not looking great. I put my house up for sale to get rid of the mortgage and will be building out a camp trailer as well, but I need more amenities than most could do without, because no one wants to do chemo treatments every 2 weeks with about 10 out of 14 days being the most torturous misery, without enough electricity for cooling, hot water, entertainment. And when I discovered your channel I noticed you have everything. Its amazing that you can run a TV, i think you said a fridge as well, but plus an A/C... that is beautiful. You have a great bathroom as well. And you're excellent at the decor side. I feel like its a lot more difficult to decorate a small space to feel like a larger space, and a very cozy actual home feel. So I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Sometimes content creators like yourself may not realize you may be helping change someones quality of life. And you and your guidance has done that for me. By the way, what is that intro song? Sounds right up my alley. I make music very similar to it. I'm on Spotify under When Mountains Move. Im not sure if you use Artlist for your stock music licensing but I am on there as well. Thank you again. Ill continue to follow as long as i have air in my lungs.
Catherine! This video is the most helpful EVER! Your explanations on all of your upgrades are priceless information. Things that I may never have even known about. Truly thank you ! I am pondering getting the same travel trailer. You are amazing and brilliant to have learned how to work all of this .
While sitting here in Indiana waiting for love's road service to arrive I blew my driver's side steer tire I'm enjoying watching your Beautiful travel trailer really like your upgrades awesome video God bless and be safe ✝️❤️🇺🇸
Smart upgrades! I'm glad that you helped spread the word about the safety risk of cheap OEM trailer tires. Dan obviously knows his stuff -- your solar upgrade is wonderful! BTW if you want an easy solution for when you're out of propane, or to want a 3rd burner for occasional use, a little induction cooktop would let you reclaim the microwave space. Not that you need the space, and not that anything beats a microwave for reheating coffee. :) And a big yes to the Command stick-on products from 3M. I put the rack you use for spices into our shower a year ago, and it is holding strong a year later, filled with shampoo bottles to its rated weight and getting wet every day. Thanks for the video. You have a great trailer.
I absolutely love how you cleverly repurposed the shower caddy. I will be sure to hang on to my caddies. What a great RV and superb choices with the upgrades. Dan is a keeper! The panoramic window sold me the day the first tour was launched. The organization of the RV is well thought out and quite functional. You have come such a way since your first video. I am so glad you are still on this journey. Excellent job!!
I really love the floor plan of your trailer and those windows around the seating area really makes the space nice. I have a couple of questions. Is it considered a 4 season and I noticed your air conditioner is in the wall, is it as loud as the ceiling units? Have a blessed day!
It is remarkable to see you grow with this camper and I am so happy for you and so proud of you for all the improvements and upgrades you have done. Man, when I think back of when you were living in your apartment to where you are now, it's so incredible!
A little know piece of history is that 'boomers' had a "back to the land" movement going in the '70;s pretty strong. I did off grid for years. But like most paddled back toward semi-mainstream living over the years. Do it when you're young, healthy, strong and full of energy and see how far you can take it!
Beautiful RV, Cat!! Hey, one thing I've recently learned about. They can steal your RV without using the hitch, simply by hooking up to your safety chains. Cut those off and reattach them with quick links so you can remove them when not using them. A lot of trailers are stolen that way these days.
@@KJ6EAD Some might but most wouldn't know to. You can never make it impossible for a thief but most are too lazy or don't think ahead to have everything they might need. Sure, they could have a torch to cut the lock off too but most wouldn't have.
I’m shopping campers and beginning ft lifestyle officially in October this year. Have been struggling with floor plans. Had a camper for seven years but didn’t full time and I want under 23 ft..I love your floor plan and your upgrades are awesome. Inspiring! Thank you 🤠
I'm glad to see someone using the kind of trailer most people can afford. Good advice on the Good Year Endurance upgrade. The "china bombs" that come on the less expensive units are time bombs imho. Nice video of reality. Ahhh, the lil buddy... OWWW, 27 gal fresh tank. I had a truck to tow and store in the bed, so got the small 15 gal Rhino totable gray water tank. You can fill it from the gray trailer tank and it will even tow to a close dump station or store it in the back of the truck (two to lift) and get you an extra couple of days of gray water. I had my trailer a similar size single axle but with bunks and you can "flip" the axle and get 5 or six inches of "lift" to help on those drain pipes...and I hate that particular type for vulnerability... "Flipping" is actually simply putting the springs on top of the axle instead of under. But it makes a big difference. I had it done at purchase so we negotiated it like at 250, worth it. So consider that... You might have to get a different step into the trailer with a flip, but I got mine for like under one hundred bucks (steel/extra step) took less than an hour to install. AND, because I lifted it, I got that little flip up extension on the tongue/lift, I stayed manual but electric jacks in front are getting cheap. I can't tell for sure, but do you have stabilizers on the front? If not once again, Amazon was my friend and I got the USED like new for 80 bucks, high quality scissor versions. Took like less than an hour to install with a good drill and bits. They make for no movement inside. I also have Milwaukee M12 battery tools for my trailer. They are substantially smaller tools compared to like the big DeWalt or MIlwaukee M18 stuff. The air inflator is great, a small wet vac, and I even have an electric grease pump for bearings on the easy lube hubs. (manually grease bearings every two to three years). Also, I have the impact driver, the multi-tool (dremel), impact drill and a very small chain saw they make that will cut most anything...with patience... It's almost like the M12 line of tools was made for RVers. The multi-tool will do everything from cut to sand in small places by the way... The small older cheaper "brushed" line of tools go great inside the small places inside a camper... Sorry on the solar but I don't feel like its ready for prime time yet. But I respect going all in on it. As you noted, they gave you 200 watts but didn't actually put it in in such a way that it was a viable tool...from the factory... They all are doing it badly. So, you gotta spend a bunch o bucks just to get it ready to rock and roll. AND they still won't run those fridges for more than a few days. AND, I know it wasn't cheap to build out a system to run an airco. AND you have a complex electrical system waiting to fail AND the 12 volt fridges constantly have issues with like four of the five manufacturers more of a problem than a solution to anything. Me? I'm good to go with a quiet generator 2500 surge unit on for a few hours a day, and getting my batts back up to snuff. AND, I can get two group 27's at Costco for under 200 bucks... I'm good to go for another couple of years. Oh, and my little generator is not much bigger than a Lil Buddy will actually run a 13,500 air conditioner. I had the same side air conditioner as you and I think they are only 8,000 but will do a small trailer just great and are less of a load on your solar for sure. The BIGGEST PROBLEM with the side units is to NEVER EVER be out of level and actually give a slight low bias to the airco side of the trailer. IF those things are leveled with the airco on the high side the trailer, the water will drain into the trailer or worse the trailer walls and that can cause big problems fast. So, I was warned before making that mistake and loved it for those rare really really hot days. Maybe in five years or so they will get the solar going but one nice thing...for me...with all these people cussing their state of the art (HA!) solar systems at campgrounds is more and more of the, shady, in the woods, spots are becoming available now for me as the old school camper. Why? Because all the solar people have to park out in the open to make sure they get all the sun they can all the time. I never thought I'd see a day when sun sites were more popular than shade sites. So, for me, its a two way propane electric fridge and I'm good to go for days... in the shade sites...under the trees...that I have to compete less and less for. Works for me time tested old school tech. And I can boondock just fine. OK, done with that. Great job on a real trailer that people can still afford vs so much of the market. Appliances are basically the same for all RV's so that's even. Fit and finish and "build quality" are the main "issues with most of the difference in five figure differences in prices so much of it comes down to preventive maintenance and a decent build. I did build doors onto the dinette to access from inside MUCH easier but that's a different story. I also found the identical "bar" like door pulls and replaced the small ones with long ones that act as towel hangers. We moved on to a 30 footer (under 30 feet is the key to accessing Nat Forest campgrounds as they were mostly built back in the 50's 60's when that was a LONG trailer and 30 feet. Not going solar though opens up like 35 to 40% more sites vs longer ones. Some guy on a forum actually did a study with spreadsheets and the recreation.gov site and random places to come up with that.. Kudo's to you for a real review of the kind of thing most of us can afford with the "all in" on the solar... I have gone with Aspen Trail brand, but still a similar level as your Springdale. I thoroughly inspected prior to pick up. This is well done. You are obviously dedicated. I'm old stuck in my ways... Thank you. I'm always glad to see avid dedicated campers.
Hi Catherine, just found you! Loved your video and very envious of your life style...I'm just looking into 5th wheeling myself, but found this interesting. You manage to work remotely?
i have a camper made by a place that made coachman & other makers trailers it a 2018 or 19 test bunkhouse trailer similar lay out with frame & axle I done like 9000 miles in it in one year it needed springs replaced with tires it was a sagging mess! i at home in gillett pa alone I worked on solar panels in April I hurt my arm it did not get better in a few months( this what i did i blew a tendon in my bicep) it my writing arm! i got threw home pt & in like 3 weeks i can see It live able now better! ( i am 61 years old the day of my birthday my arm was hurt this is not my main injury i was sick for over 30 years not love sick , it was a unknown blood illness from 1984 it was blood cancer how this came to fact i was full of blood clots and it was like i made them badly one was stuck in my leg it broke up with meds, off med for weeks full of clots docs had no idea records were sealed both government and state records of adoption ( i found out step mom dad & true uncle sort off the man more related to me then step parents same family he was real sick from ww2 his job was to see my real father by court order in 1963 he was only tie to who i really was what he had was blood cancer but he first man to live threw it the med blood thinner based on his blood with records and samples saved( the doctor telling me this setting at a computer I bet the man i watched in 1983 or 84 redesigned that some how yes who a Mr Gates you could heard a pin drop he was co founder of Microsoft, ms dos manual writer, i told it need the way it used changed to do filing and numbers it the government job files also told me how and why i was sick for over 30 years & why in the end of this mess I was paid by the VA over this error of placement in station in NV, i pray for you were in messed up time! ok in 2019 the blood cancer stuff was all told me a year to the date of cv19! all my help thinks it a joke! they ran off when I was sick and just got back i meet a man that died & left me stuff I was thinking use it for shooting but the arm i need is hurt badly ok have you ever though of fishing & hunting or just a natural lady? my true father went travel a lot for his job with ranger boat my uncle told me some stuff about my real dad! & a name forest wood! all i know is i really messed up this time!
great video! thank you for sharing! By the way you are beautiful and just absolutely glowing! My boyfriend, our 5-month-old son and I are looking into buying a camper and living off grid. Although we both work online so we aren't sure how to go about that. if you have any tips or a video touching on this topic, please let me know! thanks!
Not sure if you mentioned it, but I'm hoping you have some form of powder actuated lead accelerator ....staying out there all alone, even bears can be dangerous
You had some awesome ideas and add-ons that I have included in my notes and studies for my upcoming travel trailer home. I plan to write a book soon, providing all of this information I have gleaned, to share with new trailer owners. THANK YOU for all your suggestions and ideas!
Beautiful little camper! and a Beautiful woman!! We have a permanent site at Sunnys Campground in Wauseon Ohio and absolutely love it!! We have a Rockwood Roo expandable 23 ft ..My father owned a Hugh RV company so I grew up camping and traveling around the country racing Bmx. God Bless you and Stay Safe and enjoy!!❤ Frank and Julie Toledo ohio
Thanq for the video Nice home on wheels if your healthy, I prefer a brick home, I'm EXTREMELY unsteady on my feet, I've got osteoarthritis. You don't need anything at all adding to your home. Stay safe on your travels 🎆🎇✨🎑
In other words what I am taking away the original trailer was kind of a piece of JUNK which left un-upgraded the trailer would have a lifespan of about 2 years
