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Is a Roadtrek Camper Van Right For You?
We're touring a Roadtrek camper van to see if it meets our needs. Is it tall enough? How difficult is it to set up the sleeping berth? As previous campervan owners, we have definite opinions about what works and what's just "fluff."
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00:00 Outside view
00:12 Step inside
00:20 Bathroom
00:34 Drivers cockpit
01:04 Dining
02:00 Refrigerator
02:11 Upper sleep loft
03:00 Cost
We're traveling throughout the US in our Arctic Fox 990 truck camper. Where do you think we should go next?
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Відео

Transforming Storage Cabinets to Combat Mold Issue
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Transforming Storage Cabinets to Combat Mold Issue
Join Us As We Tour a (Expensive) Nucamp TearDrop Camper
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Join Us As We Tour a (Expensive) Nucamp TearDrop Camper
Ultimate Moochdock Guide for Beginners
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Ultimate Moochdock Guide for Beginners
Palomino Columbus 5th Wheel
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Palomino Columbus 5th Wheel
Adventurer Truck Camper Tours
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Adventurer Truck Camper Tours
Tour four Arctic Fox Truck Campers with us!
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Tour four Arctic Fox Truck Campers with us!
Find the Best Truck Camper for YOU!
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Find the Best Truck Camper for YOU!
Going on a clam hunt!
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Going on a clam hunt!
How to Catch, Clean & Eat Oysters
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How to Catch, Clean & Eat Oysters
Dungeness Crabbing, Cooking and Cleaning, in Our Truck Camper
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Dungeness Crabbing, Cooking and Cleaning, in Our Truck Camper
Secrets to the Perfect Truck Camper Mattress Upgrade
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Secrets to the Perfect Truck Camper Mattress Upgrade
Out of Office
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Out of Office
Fred Meyer Camping In Our Truck Camper
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Fred Meyer Camping In Our Truck Camper
Alaska's notorious mosquitos invade our Truck Camper
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Alaska's notorious mosquitos invade our Truck Camper
Revealing the Real Cost of Driving to Alaska with a Truck Camper
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Revealing the Real Cost of Driving to Alaska with a Truck Camper
Truck Camper Adventure: Immersing in Alaska's Signpost Forest
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Truck Camper Adventure: Immersing in Alaska's Signpost Forest
Hello Canada! Traveling the Alaska Highway in a Truck Camper!
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Hello Canada! Traveling the Alaska Highway in a Truck Camper!
6 Months in Storage: Reviving My Truck Camper
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6 Months in Storage: Reviving My Truck Camper
Hanoi & Ha Long Bay - Wrapping Up Six Months in SE Asia
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Hanoi & Ha Long Bay - Wrapping Up Six Months in SE Asia
Experience the allure of a bustling street market in Hoi An Vietnam
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Experience the allure of a bustling street market in Hoi An Vietnam
Visiting Lady Buddha in Da Nang Vietnam
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Visiting Lady Buddha in Da Nang Vietnam
Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
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Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
Unveiling the Secrets of a Beautiful Mosque in Malacca Malaysia
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Unveiling the Secrets of a Beautiful Mosque in Malacca Malaysia
Malacca Malaysia Night Market: Unraveling Hidden Culinary Gems
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Malacca Malaysia Night Market: Unraveling Hidden Culinary Gems
Thean Hou Temple: Unraveling its Enchanting Beauty
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Thean Hou Temple: Unraveling its Enchanting Beauty
Batu Caves: An Enchanting Journey into Malaysian History
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Batu Caves: An Enchanting Journey into Malaysian History
Saigon Scooters are Everywhere!
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Saigon Scooters are Everywhere!
Escaping the Rat Race: Ho Chi Minh City's Digital Nomad Paradise
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Escaping the Rat Race: Ho Chi Minh City's Digital Nomad Paradise
Discover the Hidden Secrets of Vietnam's Mekong River Delta
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Discover the Hidden Secrets of Vietnam's Mekong River Delta

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @leslie-annepepin8927
    @leslie-annepepin8927 9 годин тому

    We have a Roadtrek, and that doesn’t look like a Roadtrek????

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 52 хвилини тому

      🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m just going by what the sign and the side of the van said. Here’s a link roadtrek.com/models/2024-play-slumber/

    • @leslie-annepepin8927
      @leslie-annepepin8927 20 хвилин тому

      @@CupcakeChroniclesTC holy cow! That is so different! Obviously huge changes since the company was sold. I learned something new today! Thank you for the link.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 9 хвилин тому

      @@leslie-annepepin8927 You’re welcome for the link. Honestly, I needed to verify it too. 🤣

  • @nancyjones6949
    @nancyjones6949 12 годин тому

    Nice ride !

  • @user-jo7pk8pr2s
    @user-jo7pk8pr2s 14 годин тому

    Bring it on 😅 I love it

  • @beavis_loves_you
    @beavis_loves_you 14 годин тому

    I asked a meteorologist what it means when white sticky stuff falls from the sky and he said that that just means that the Lord is coming😊

  • @dougjones6823
    @dougjones6823 День тому

    Morris Town!!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 22 години тому

      I can’t remember the name so glad you recognized it. 🤣

  • @scottgibson807
    @scottgibson807 2 дні тому

    Gorgeous. Safe travels.

  • @abstractplayer8004
    @abstractplayer8004 2 дні тому

    Welcome to America's hat!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 2 дні тому

      Haha. It’s quite a gorgeous hat!!

    • @abstractplayer8004
      @abstractplayer8004 2 дні тому

      @@CupcakeChroniclesTC as a resident of the hat I definitely agree

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 2 дні тому

      @@abstractplayer8004 To be honest, we didn’t love waking up to snow this morning! 🤣 But it was beautiful and we drove to sunshine 🌞

  • @taylerbettendorf
    @taylerbettendorf 2 дні тому

    😂😭 I hope they let him keep them

  • @jessicarichey5720
    @jessicarichey5720 2 дні тому

    My husband and I just bought a 44ft 5 wheel toy hauler just to also have us this moment you so clearly have in this UA-cam short. Good for you my guy! Hope to see you on the road!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 2 дні тому

      It’s a darn good life! Congrats on the new RV! Hope to see you out here too.

  • @ronsmith5055
    @ronsmith5055 2 дні тому

    I'm going on my vacation I'm going to the wood's

  • @ruthieclarke9125
    @ruthieclarke9125 3 дні тому

    Not for large overweight people.

  • @linda-rubyjacobson4400
    @linda-rubyjacobson4400 3 дні тому

    Like the van but not the tent part. Wouldn’t work in grizzly country.

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 4 дні тому

    Taco Tuesday!!!

  • @danielbenyon6390
    @danielbenyon6390 5 днів тому

    No, not even in backwards ass hick states like Tennessee or Kentucky, do they allow human habitation in these ...

  • @chateauski2176
    @chateauski2176 5 днів тому

    Looking good. Glad you changed your view about all the screwing. Velcro is overrated sometimes. Have fun and stock up on vinegar for the next one. Cheers!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 5 днів тому

      I’m glad he changed his mind too! 🤣Velcro just wasn’t strong enough.

  • @carldureault
    @carldureault 5 днів тому

    The government won't allow it then rather see you homeless

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 5 днів тому

      It’s allowed in quite a lot of places. You’d be surprised!

  • @IreneGalindoEscobar-pv8kb
    @IreneGalindoEscobar-pv8kb 5 днів тому

    To small

  • @opusydaisy6563
    @opusydaisy6563 5 днів тому

    Graceland will build using 2x6, with proper headers, wrap the building, put in hurricane straps, plumbing and electrical or they can build out as a cabin. It's all extra cost, depending on what your willing to pay. I have looked at many different types of these buildings. I can't put a traditional home or even a mobile home on my raw land because of a gate that's to narrow which is also state owned, and distance for the contractors to get there is just to much. So it will be a building like this with some up grades and we will finish it out.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 5 днів тому

      It seems like Graceland is very high quality. We were super impressed by the 2x6 construction. Good luck with your build!!

  • @linda-rubyjacobson4400
    @linda-rubyjacobson4400 6 днів тому

    Looks great!

  • @mongo1982
    @mongo1982 6 днів тому

    You should put a mirror on the ceiling of the cab-over. Or use Reflectix!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 6 днів тому

      Haha. Now why didn’t we think of that??

    • @ToddStull
      @ToddStull 6 днів тому

      I'd probably install some of those small plastic circle vents maybe on the bed side of those cabinets just to keep the air moving in some of those cabinets. I dislike that hanging cab right past the fridge too. Currently use it to hang rain jackets and at the bottom found a flexible square laundry basket at wally world that fits right down in there. I may do a shelf or two tho

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 6 днів тому

      @@ToddStull putting vents is a great idea. Any recommendations if you’ve done it yet? Yeah that fridge cabinet was so much wasted space for us. We don’t hang anything. We did put command hooks on our bathroom door for hanging coats in winter. But we don’t have any hanging clothes.

  • @thomashilyer6180
    @thomashilyer6180 6 днів тому

    That's not camping nude.It's for a bunch of yuppies

  • @Pigs306
    @Pigs306 6 днів тому

    May you cover up the license? One your truck 😅

    • @johns3241
      @johns3241 6 днів тому

      Why would that matter?!

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 6 днів тому

      I guess we could but I’m not sure why?

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 6 днів тому

      @@johns3241 I was wondering why too? Maybe it’s a safety issue?

    • @Pigs306
      @Pigs306 4 дні тому

      Some people could track down your car and something might happen I’m just trying to give a nice warning 😊

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 3 дні тому

      @@Pigs306 thank you. We appreciate you taking care of us.

  • @KarolBulls
    @KarolBulls 9 днів тому

    No.😅

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 9 днів тому

    Yum Yum

  • @daniellecollins7798
    @daniellecollins7798 10 днів тому

    What the?! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @user-hy7kq8gw2g
    @user-hy7kq8gw2g 10 днів тому

    😮

  • @ToddStull
    @ToddStull 10 днів тому

    I like all the nucamp stuff. There's a dealer not far from me that sells it. They had a real nice airstream style trailer for awhile that they stopped making. As mentioned though,, they're prices have gone sky high. Their new 920 truck camper is like 94k. You're on to something tho. 38 thousand dollars is way too much for a weekend camper but on the flipside, it's a very low introductory price to delve into becoming a cat-lady... 🤷‍♂️😂

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 10 днів тому

      We love their products too. We took a hard look at their truck campers in 2020 when we got Cupcake. And they were in our top selection. But then we went back to look again and it was a warm day. Unfortunately it smelled like plastics and whatever else off gassing in there. We both felt overwhelmed by the smell and knew we didn’t want the “breaking in” period with that strong smell. Crazy cat lady in a camper though?? It’s maybe going to catch on as the new thing! 🤣🤣

    • @ToddStull
      @ToddStull 10 днів тому

      @CupcakeChroniclesTC I saw on their re-release of the 920 they are now making everything electric to the point where they still added a propane tank that would never get used unless you wanted it for an outdoor grill.... very stupid if you ask me. You're either going all electric or not, make up your mind because that could be space to add another 19 batteries. I can deal with a 12v fridge and a little extra solar if I have too but I won't go without a gas stove, heat and a gas water heater... the electric-tankless water heaters are a no-go for me. I've installed them before in houses, and those things need constant maintenance with flushing. Campground water generally sucks and can gum up all the components. More complaints have been popping up with them, so I think many are realizing that the old school 6 or 10 gal water heater is tried and true.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 10 днів тому

      @@ToddStull that doesn’t sound like a good use of space to have a tank the camper itself won’t use. We also like having the gas stove and heater. It’s nicer for boondocking, so we don’t have to use solar power for everything. That’s interesting about the tankless water heater, I hadn’t given a lot of thought to the quality of water that would go through it. And it’s definitely something you can’t control at campgrounds. The water filter only gets us so far.

  • @willhicks2259
    @willhicks2259 10 днів тому

    Checking out the poison oak patch.

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    I bought my 2016 Arctic Fox 1150 Camper for 23 used in 2019. I put about 10K in solar which includes the labor cost and consists of 6 Battle Born 100's, about 1200 watts of solar and a Victron 3000 inverter. I do have a generator, but, barely use it. The camper is huge for just me, but, I love it. I can't imagine getting a new one. But, thanks for the looks.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 11 днів тому

      Dang! That’s an impressive amount of solar! We can see why you rarely need a generator. The 1150 has a huge amount of space too. Sounds like a great setup. Let’s go camping sometime!

    • @jellybean7253
      @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

      @@CupcakeChroniclesTC Sounds like fun, but, it smells a little fishy to me. 🙂 It would be my honour.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 10 днів тому

      @@jellybean7253 we’re always up for hanging with new truck camper folks!

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    Control your woman sir!🤣🤣

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    I'm with Noelle. I worked in an oyster bar 50 years ago and fell in love with an oyster platter with just a little lemon and/or tobasco, Smoked oysters and Oysters Rockefeller. Yum. Looks like fun

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC День тому

      We had such a fun time. And once clean, these were delicious. I’d love working in an oyster bar. Pay me in seafood 🤣🤣. Steve probably not so much.

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    I need to know!

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    Nice

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 11 днів тому

      Thanks. It’s a comfortable mattress. Quite an improvement from the stock one.

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    Family first. Hope ur doing ok.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 11 днів тому

      Thanks. On the 1st, Steve said he couldn’t believe his dad has been gone five months now. We’re finding our balance again but it’s still surreal.

  • @jellybean7253
    @jellybean7253 11 днів тому

    Hi guys, I've fallen behind. Gonna catch up tonight. Very exciting.

  • @angellee9307
    @angellee9307 12 днів тому

    The lawn mower and what not could be comfortable here .

  • @halonewman9341
    @halonewman9341 12 днів тому

    Would have to put in some walls 🧱 but yeah loads of space for two people to live

  • @TheAGonzalez12
    @TheAGonzalez12 12 днів тому

    Hi there! I have a few questions as im looking to install some solar panels. First, did you add the inverter because the power from your panels was greater than the factoy inverter? Second, at any point did you use the factory plug in from the roof? The second question will lead to more. Thanks in advance.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 12 днів тому

      The 2020 990 didn’t have an inverter, so we added one. I used the factory plug from the roof when we had a single 100W panel. The factory solar wiring is only good to (don’t quote me) about 280W. I capped the plug on the roof, and disconnected the factory wiring at the house battery bank.

    • @TheAGonzalez12
      @TheAGonzalez12 12 днів тому

      Ok, im going to dig a little deeper here. I have a portable solar panel that when camping id like to connect it up on the roof. that way i don't have to worry about the kids damaging them. The solar panels have the controller that tells you battery info, Ah etc. okay, so, when plugging the cables to the battery, i show no power from the batteries to the cables that normally connect to the controller. Is there a breaker, fuse thats keeping power going from the batteries to those cables? My ultimate goal is to directly connect wires from the solar plug on the roof to the battery since my portable solar panels have the controller.

  • @code4forlife
    @code4forlife 13 днів тому

    Great Informative Video. Thank You For Sharing 😀

  • @linda-rubyjacobson4400
    @linda-rubyjacobson4400 13 днів тому

    It always scares me a little when we do this🫣

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 13 днів тому

      It scares me too. Did you see how close that front jack was to the tire? It didn’t look right to me and then when I lowered the camper into the truck, that jack scooted over. 😬 I think we got lucky.

  • @chateauski2176
    @chateauski2176 13 днів тому

    Great Mooch summary. I found the 30 amps plug at my brother-in-law had reversed polarity and also found an open ground in 2 plugs inside the home. ( With simple plug tester ). An electrician came by and fixed it all. They had been using the outside plug for their own camper ( Older R-Pod ) with no ill effect, but I was not willing to plug in our new Lance 960. Better safe than sorry. Take care.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 13 днів тому

      Dang! We always check first too. Sounds like it’s a good thing you did too! I’m glad they got it fixed without damage to their property.

  • @ToddStull
    @ToddStull 13 днів тому

    This is like a great informational video to send your new friends before crashing their driveway 😂 On a side note, I always put the cord on the ground and don't let it cross over (cord over cord)... that way if it catches on fire it won't be able to reignite over itself and be able to travel quicker. Just my own little paranoyance. I think that mainly came from older campers where the cord was attached inside the small hatch door. Dealers would tell people to pull the whole cord out when plugging in.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 13 днів тому

      Haha. That’s a great idea. By the way, new friend…😂 Good info on the cords. Fire in here is a real concern. Especially after our friends’ experience with their truck camper burning down.

  • @alaska-bornfloridaman
    @alaska-bornfloridaman 13 днів тому

    You seem like very conscientious guests. That goes a long ways with most people. I've had guests who were completely oblivious to common courtesies.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 13 днів тому

      We sure try to remember that even in our kids’ homes we’re changing their regular flow. So we try to be aware and respectful. 😁

  • @Nedxr777
    @Nedxr777 13 днів тому

    Beautifully built, …it deserves a better roof than tin !

  • @loridave1962
    @loridave1962 13 днів тому

    Yup, but pls walk around it and not under it.

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy 13 днів тому

    That's a nice looking camper setup. 👍👌♥️

  • @sherryarcher4832
    @sherryarcher4832 14 днів тому

    They should change it to the pullout that Brinkley does for the pantry. I also have a 990. Wish we had that closet on the riverside of bed rear. Mine has a tv there.

    • @CupcakeChroniclesTC
      @CupcakeChroniclesTC 14 днів тому

      I haven’t seen that pantry. But ours in the 990 isn’t great. It looks like it will be. But isn’t. I’ve seen some re-dos in FB groups and we’ve talked about changing it but it’s hard with all our wood working tools in storage. It works but not as well as you know it could. 🤣

  • @hkthegamer
    @hkthegamer 14 днів тому

    Nice bro 🔥

  • @christiedavis6861
    @christiedavis6861 14 днів тому

    Absolutely!!!

  • @GRACELINE259
    @GRACELINE259 14 днів тому

    Music studio 🎙