VAN LIFE TOUR - Full Timer in a Roadtrek 170 Popular Camper Van 

We put a drain plug in a round water heater pan and put it over the floor shower drain. The shower curtain fits in it perfectly. Works great and keeps the floor dry. The pan fits behind the spare tire on back door without tie down.

We bought our 96 Dodge 190 Versatile from YOU(Patrick) at Colonial RV 3 years ago and it's till going strong! Been cross country 3 times, up and down the East Coast, and we semi full timed in it for 7 months- 3 traveling and 4 at a campground. Getting ready to go cross country again in January! It is truly VERSATILE!!

I have this van - a '97 170 by Roadtrek - I use it just for camping (mostly boondocking). Just a woman and her dog, we leave hubby at home and have the BEST time!

I really like how you let people talk rather than asking too many questions or interrupting them. I think we learn more that way....good job!

Just bought a Roadtrek and this was one of the most helpful videos I have seen. Thank you to Tommy and to you for posting!

✨This guy has a interesting take on life, his van reflects this. Good interview, thanks Patrick✨

When you interview the builders of vans we get all the reasons why something works. This is such a great video because he explains why he did everything and how how he uses it. Thank you.

I almost bought a 98 Roadtrek 170 but ended up with a 2005 on the Chevy 2500 chassis. Great little van, easy to drive and park. I use it 2 ways, #1 when my wife and I travel, I use a swing away bike rack to carry our tandem bike. I have to keep it short so the front wheel has to come off but is mounted on a wheel tray next to the bike. 2nd way I use it is when I do solo gravel bike or mtn bike events, I carry both bikes inside that are mounted side by side with the front wheels off of course. It's tight but it still allows enough room for one person to sleep in back. This allows me not to worry about locking my bikes out side on a rack and keeps them clean when going down gravel roads. I use everything on my Roadtrek, shower, ac, microwave and even the Onan generator mounted under the van. Biggest Reason why I like the 170 is it fits in my garage after raising the header a bit. Keeping it protected helps keep it looking like new, I don't drive it in snow so no rust. Good luck!

Adorable van! I noticed Tommy's developed calf muscles and knew he was a cyclist right away. Nice legs, Tommy! I bet you are French Canadian or French, but of Middle Eastern origin from your speech. There is so much wisdom you learn by downsizing to a van. I feel the same way that you don't need a lot of what you have. However, what do I do with my tools? I like to build stuff and have tools for garage, tools for kitchen, sewing, repair, gardening, jewelry making. I could not give up my tools. I'd go nuts. So I am still in a house, sigh. But getting there slowly.

This was pretty neat ... the shower idea is nice as well ( I know he is not using it that way) Patrick .. you find the most amazing people ...and I know I said this before ..I love that you let them "talk" and tell their story ..🌟

He has a great outlook on life and offers some good advice! Great interview! Thanks so much.

Great video, very helpful as I’m a senior lady looking at used Roadtreks to find the best one for myself. Nice gentleman who offered lots of good info. Thanks for posting this.

Every time I see your rig Patrick I smile. It’s so jacked with everything. I’m a big fan of old class B motor homes and your airstream is so awesome ❤️ Sweet Dodge . 💕

I just bought a 1995 190 Versatile. Original owner with 88,000 km. It has been meticulously maintained and its like stepping back in time. I'm loving it!

Great Guy and Great Van. Turning seats are great. I love this thinking. He knows what is important to him. He is spot on with thoughts on the shower, seating and converting.

This exact van popped in my RV Trader search today for $23.7k. I love this model.

I like this van. It's factory built from Dodge. I like the video great interview. I have the exact same van. The video is very helpful for me because I've just inherited it. And that the video was helpful for me because I have know idea how to fill up the propane tank nor the water. But I'll use this video to help. Thanks.

I can't believe how much they put in that little van!!!! WOW!

Pleasantly surprised that you did very little talking. You didn't interrupt him one time - Congratulations, I know how hard that was for you.

Watching this interview I had a thought; I bet this guy has a wicked bass tucked away and shreds some metal.

Really great video !! N he explains alot too ..like why he got into full time , very interesting man to listen to ! 😊 ...first time comment ...long time watcher ...trying to watch all your videos !!

Love the Roadtrek’s. I Bought my 190 for the shower room. RT design has more isle room to shower then most class B’s. To one is his own. Thanks for sharing. Happy Trails gentlemen

It's Patrick & a man with a van. I like this van a lot. I watch another RU-vidr who just sold one. She still had the shower set up in hers 😊.

The shower is everything.

Good video Patrick. I love Tommy’s rig! He seems like a really good guy. Thanks for sharing!

Once more my friends great video You're just showing a simple way to live no high bills no debt and you're basically free giveaway comfort for Freedom much better

that's a nice van...I like that it has a bathroom and that closet is nice.It looks like a very comfortable home

My first round lasted 11 years in a 1984 Westy. I am about to start again and the commodities of Tommy's vehicle sure are nice. Bonne route Tommy.

Sweeeeeeet! I liked his idea of using a fitness center to shower.

great, thanx gentlemen.

Awesome 👌 van love it, I would do the same thing not use the shower, just go to the gym for a shower, I agree with you totally.

Hymer didn't come into the picture until about 3 1/2 years ago until collapse . I think they were called the Home and Liesure company before they just went with Roadtrek. Thanks for the video. Happy Trails

i really like this setup! This is how im going to setup my van except the shower will be on the other side where his sink is.

This is a real Roadtrek by home and park, great little camper, I have one myself here in the uk. Roadtreks by hymer using the European vans have no style. Nice video, thanks for sharing it.

And this whole time I thought you was just a salesman I've been watching you at colonial for a while but I stumbled across this channel I thought this is a really good channel man keep up the good work

Patrick....you are so good at this!! Thanks for sharing!

Hey Patrick, I noticed a new Colonial RV lot on Rte 33, in NJ. Fighting back the urge to window shop lol. I ❤ the size of this van. He's chosen to have just what he needs, no more no less. From what's been shown, the place is neat and clean. The person who described this tour as "dismal," obviously has not seen videos (on another channel) of the vanlifers with no buildouts, utilizing only sleeping bags and canvas bags in their effort to live as minimally as possible. In fact there are many critics of vanliving in general. My philosophy is live and let live. JMO

Man that is Sweet.Just enough room to live a nice life.

Nice i like the kitchen with the vent. Another great tour, you have the best ones so far

I love you for your honesty thank you for your showing your space

Love your van/home. Be safe be well

What a great van. Perfect for one person.

Great Van, tour, information & perspective on life 😊

Love the style of your videos. It's nice to see how people make themselves happy & content w/ van life. I bought a 36' gas rig & would be happier with a van,especially a RoadTrek. Keep the videos coming. I enjoy your channel. Thanks!! ..........:]

🙋🏿‍♀️Beep Beep🚐💨💨💨💨💨💨what a nice van/home you have!👍🏿safe travels

Well said

New sub here. Found you from Carey on Vagabond touring your cool van. We have a 2001 Roadtrek 190 Versatile. We love it, except for the cross-wise sleeping in the back. Would have preferred the twin bed option of the 190 Popular. We are not full-timers, just retirees who like to go camping.

I love Road Trek vans, some day...

LOVE this guy and this build

At minute 2:14, just as the man is going to enter, there is the wood of the closet. The sun burned that part? because the glass is like a magnifying glass???? :O Dangerous !!!!

I LOVE this van so much !!! ❤👍 ... I sure hope one day I can find something bigger than my Dodge caravan ... not enough room at all especially since I hurt my back.

I’m loving these tours!

Very interested in knowing where he got the window coverings from, I like the zipper so you can still get to the latch

Good Stuff. Thanks

PATRICK, Hello, nice van, but not for 2 , so TOMMYdoes not use his shower as it’s setup, oh well. Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

That is an awesome van. I sure would sell my 2005 Dodge ram rumble bee for a van.

I have two of these in NYC. A 170 as well as a 190. Might sell the 170.

Very nice home.. thanks for sharing 🤗

I like this fella lol.

Patrick I love your videos and the detail you get out of everyone. I’m wondering where you would recommend people look for these vehicles for sale outside of eBay, craigslist and Auto/RV trader. There has to be some sort of forum I don’t know about. Thanks!

This is a Roadtrek, they had no affiliation with Hymer until way after this RV was manufactured, 2016 to be exact. Nice video but please don't taint the original Roadtrek integrity.

Not into the van life.. but this is a damn good video and that guy is really cool...thx

Patrick, this is an interesting unit, interestingly, HYMER, , cheers from NJ🇺🇸

Thanks for sharing. Enjoying your videos.

He is so right. Do you WANT it or NEED it. I ask myself the same thing when I shop.

I saw this exact unit today and what he is NOT telling you is that the back bed is 42 inches deep by 68 inches wide, so I am 5'8 and my head was CRAMMMED into the side. HORRRRRRIBLE for anyone but SHORT people!

I have the antique version of this😂

Thank you for sharing Patrick. MommaFaye 🌺

Did the window insulation cause the discoloration on the back of the cabinet where you open the doors?

What a great video. I have been a vandweller for three years, from a Sienna to a RAM1500 to a 97RT Dodge Versatile. I bought it in horrible conditions and it has taken me 6 months to bring it up to speed both the camper and the chasis, it had been abandoned for five years with lots of water damage. Anyway, the 97 model does not have the space for a generator. I take that yours is connected to the Propane; however, do you leave the generator inside the compartment when being used? I stay in the city during the week and park in parking lots or regular streets, I would not be able to take the generator out every time. I am in FL and it is getting hot. How do you work your generator? Thank you.

Do you keep your generator inside the compartment at all times or only when driving? Where do you place it when using it? M18:16

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THE LISA MARIE LIVES!?!? 😅😄😅😄😅😄😅

i can take a shower quicker then that if i dont wash my hair or if i just sat all day in ac thats a long time to waste water

Pretty sure he was in front of me on the highway today. Driving slow in the left lane 😡

Sorry, but this is the worst one i have seen so far. So dismal.