How often do you go camping or hiking ? Please use caution and train with a weapon and learn how to use it. We live in a world where ppl are just not worth trusting and not to mention all the bizarre stuff that takes place in the wood's! Safety first and thanks for your awesome video!!
If you ever come up to the PNW....I"ll go camping / hiking with you! love the outdoors ...but at the same time it's hard to ever find ppl who want's to enjoy it too out there !!
@mia-pham, I just subscribed to your channel based on your superb review of this RV. How do you find the build quality so far? Any issues? Thanks again for the video. Great job!
You provided the most thorough and careful evaluation of rv purchase I have seen on UA-cam and I've watched a lot of them. Thank you for sharing your experience and all the helpful advice. You sound like someone who is very resourceful and goes out of their way to help people.
Thank you so much Mia, for sharing. I was so impressed by your wisdom and insight. I have watched a lot of van videos and van lifers and I haven't enjoyed listening to anyone, the way I did with you. You speak with so much grace and warmth and I am super grateful you found great happiness with your purchase. Your van is beautiful and the thoughtfulness behind the add-ons you made is refreshing to see. I wish you the best.
Oh and thanks for the tip regarding the 2023 models and newer! Those are things that take digging to find out. I assume one being a better camera for parking, etc? If there is one thing on the Mercedes Sprinter that's awesome, it's the 360 camera...wish all cars had it!
Thanks for recommending the book, “Die with zero” from Bill Perkins. I’m listening to the audio after your recommendation me it truly resonates with me. Much appreciated ❤
As a girl driving a white colored van, you won't give off that "creepy" van vibe. LOL. It's just us male guys, unfortunately. And if you are ever in Arizona in the summer months you probably want the white color and $1600 back. Believe me, that slight bit of shades does make a difference in the exterior body temp--even tested with an Infrared Thermometer.
You are right, of course! I like white for the temperature efficiency but another reason why I didn't get it (which I didn't mention in the video) was because my last white car was involved in two major accidents (it was declared "Total Loss" after the second major accident) and some other minor accidents, so my dad said that I shouldn't buy any more white cars (totally superstitious and irrational, I know, which was why I didn't mention it in the video). 🙂
Car prices, both new and used, are dropping like a rock and especially RV prices, they are piling up in parking lots. Wait at least another year and you will get the deal of a lifetime!
@@mia-pham 100%, but it's more than higher interest rates, it's this massive government spending during Covid that has driven prices of everything sky high in most Western countries.
Nice 👍 I bought one in Auction $750 plus auction fee and tow around $1400 , I put other $1500 total around $3000 , my RV doesn’t on the road yet , 😂😂😂 I plan to go Los Angeles this summer from Philadelphia to there, my RV 2000 Ford E450 V10 engine only got 45000 miles on it , thank you share your video , you got a beautiful RV , I wish you always have a great trip .
Great job on all the details about buying your RV. I hope to buy a similar just with the A/C in the back. I hope you do a follow up video soon about some of the experience on your travels. T’ll then happy travels!
Great review and additional insight! I’ll be price negotiating for sure! My only issue with the pop top is that it will only be useable if the weather is good and the temperature is just right. Otherwise, I think it would be uncomfortable for anyone utilizing that space and you certainly don’t want the rain causing damage. I can also see the pop top interfering with the overall temperature inside the RV. I also didn’t know that you could request not to have an AC. Correct me if I’m wrong but you don’t necessarily have to be connected to shorepower to run the AC. I just can’t imagine being without it especially if you’re traveling to warmer climates. I don’t know how you manage without the AC. l can’t remember how the back bed situation is but I also didn’t know that you could opt for a sofa/futon. Regarding the additional sleeping space in the front cabin, I believe that Winnebago gave an inflatable mattress for the front cabin that looks more comfortable than the one you demonstrated.
I did not even know you can buy a Class B RV without air conditioning. The reason i wanted a custom van is so i can get it without AC so problem solved. I have a rooftop AC now in my van and in 10 years i have never used it and it is nothing but problems (leaks, height restrictions, etc.). I do not want a generator either now that they have such nice lithium battery systems. But I would want a LOT more solar on my roof, at least 900 watts, lol.
Thanks for sharing. I was curious to know how much you paid for it and it was interesting to see how much off MSRP you were able to get it. I bought an older Sprinter Van and did my own conversion. I’m pretty happy with it as I was able to build it with the exact layout and features I wanted.
So much good info, Mia. We are looking to buy this exact model. We went to the big RV show in Tampa 2 weeks ago, and will make a decision once we find “the one”.
nice van...that's it's what I want to do when I retire and drive around in Grand Canyon area or the coastline. I actually work remote so maybe I can do that in the van possibly but need wifi/data.
Hi! Thanks for the tips and the great video! We now have a family of 3 and originally purchased a Sprinter 4x4 but no longer have the time or motivation to DIY build. Our son is now 2.5 and I want to take him for adventures. I just noticed maybe the same place in Mississippi. I'm hoping we can sell our van and not pay too much more to get into a Solis. Think that's smart? I'm very glad you feel like it's an amazing choice. Cheers!
right now I'm using reflectex to cover the windows,. but I'm gonna try to make my own zippered covering one day.. hope you are enjoying your rig!!!!@@mia-pham
For the price you paid for that van, I could build a detached adieu, mother-in-law apartment in my backyard and rent it out for $1,800 per month and let the tenants pay for my Leisure Lifestyle Investments. Then I would also actually gain on the value of my single family home property as well
Mia thank you for the information you provided in this video. I did not realize I could write off the interest on my class B loan! The bank said they do not automatically send that interest statement! I wonder if it would be worth filing an amendment. Now I want to check out your financial content as surely you provide value there as well! Thank you again!
I’m glad that I’m able to provide value! Sometimes the banks don’t send out the 1098. I use TurboTax to file my own taxes. I’m not sure if you do your own taxes, but here are the instructions from TurboTax on how to report it if your bank doesn’t send you a 1098 for the interest: ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/where-do-i-put-the-interest-paid-on-my-rv/00/599284
Hi Mia! What a wonderful, down to earth, helpful video, thank you so much! How is the gas mileage on this camper van? How about maintenance cost? Thanks again Mia!
Thank you for all the info. Its been very helpful because I probably will get one in the near future..I am just wondering if you had attached the deanship info that you got your RV?
I wish I knew not to pay so close to the MSRP prices when buying my last three vehicles new including the most a Ram ProMoster cargo van. Thank you for sharing your information. I am nearly done with converting my can into a simple camper van. Is it correct that insurance for camper van (used to be a cargo van) is significantly lower than for a cargo van? Is Progressive (versus Allstate or State Farm) the best you found for camper van insurance? What should I request for camper van coverage? My Allstate auto insurance does not include property stolen coverage. I would have to use my Allstate homeowner insurance and pay another $250 deductible for the property stolen.
The MSRP discount is applicable to RVs, not cargo vans. In general, insurance for a campervan that is titled as an RV is lower than a cargo van. Yes, Progressive was the best that we found and was the one that was most often recommended in the RV Facebook groups and forums. Our dealer highly recommended getting Total Loss Replacement. Our policy is as follows: Liability to Others Bodily Injury Liability: $100,000 each person/$300,000 each accident Property Damage Liability: $50,000 Comprehensive Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible Collision Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible I’ve read of people on the forums getting their self-converted van build re-titled as a RV to get lower insurance. I hope this helps.
@@mia-pham Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I will definitely follow your suggestions if I decide to purchase an RV after I am tired of my DYI camper van and want to upgrade. I also want to learn more about US Bonds and will be watching your other videos.
Great buy! I had an odd question in your opinion you think it could be used as a daily driver with the kid stuff run around, and i started looking but cant find gas mileage thats consistent on that van, looks like prices are coming down as the next year models rolling in 2025, and still have a bit of 2023 models new. Thank you for the effort u put into ur videos.
11:34 MSRP on new vans don’t mean much. Hi mai I’m a new subscriber on the market for the same camper you purchased. What does MSRP doesn’t mean much mean? Can I pay you for a telephone consultation? Thanks!
Great video. I have the same model (2021). The best mod I made was to add a mattress topper on the sofa bed. It turns it into one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in.
That’s Aguirre Spring Campground in Las Cruces, NM near White Sands National Park. One of the most beautiful campgrounds that I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend it!
@@mia-pham Thank you for the info hopefully I can check it out some day. It would be interesting to see some of your camping trips on your channel too.
These prices are a joke lol. It's because everyone and their mom wants a camper van #vanlife after it started going viral. I was vanlifing from 2014-2019. I got a similar van for around $35,000. And I put another $8000 or so into it. So ~$43,000 total I sold it during COVID for $90K. Figured I was going to take a break for 2-3 years. I wanted to get another van to go back out again recently, but am still seeing prices around $80K-$90K. What an absolute joke. I'm going to give it another 2-3 years when this fad starts dying down. and the interest rate comes back down.
Congrats on this joy-filled purchase! Question, do you know if they would swap out the cassette toilet for a dry flush toilet? Thanks for your amazing feedback!! 🎉🎉❤
I’m not sure, as I never looked into that, but you can contact a local van builder to see if they would be able to do the swap for you if the dealer can’t.
A video on the type of warranty that came with the RV would very useful to me and others interested in such a big investment. Steve Lehto an attorney on youtube has a few videos on how horrible these RV contracts are as you have to sign that if anything should go wrong with the RV you agree to resolve it through arbitration in Delaware only. It would be interesting to know what was your experience with the that part of the contract.
Thank you for a very informative video. You mentioned making your purchase in Mississippi. How does the registration work? is the tax based on your home address? I am serviously considering the Winnebago Revel 4x4, which seems to fit my needs the best.
Yes, I looked at a number of vans, but ultimately, we loved the floor plan of the 59P with the dinette seats in the front and sofa bed option in the rear. Pleasure Way has a reputation for quality builds so you can’t go wrong with them if the Tofino floor plan works for you. Good luck! I’d recommend looking for the Pleasure Way Tofino owners group on Facebook and reading up on what they have to say and asking them a lot of questions. Those groups are a wealth of information.
Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive overview - curious when you say - “take the interest deduction” - what are the specific tax mechanics of that? Do you mean interest on the loan as if it’s a mortgage on a 2nd home? Thanks.
Yes. According to TurboTax, “You're allowed to deduct the interest on a loan secured by your main home (where you ordinarily live most of the time) and a second home. A mobile home, RV, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities counts as a main or second home, and as long as it meets all the other requirements for deducting mortgage interest, you can claim the interest like an immovable home.”
Yes, that’s another option. I saw your other question about the interest rate deduction in my email but I wasn’t able to find that comment on here to reply to it (I’m not sure if you deleted it), but here’s more info about the tax deduction: ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/mortgage-interest-rv-mobile-home-tax-deductible/L3FfU5z1h_US_en_US
Mia, thank you for your great work and video info! Can you share the name of the RV dealer in Mississippi where you purchased yours? I subscribed and will tell others about your wonderful channel and details ! thanks again, Rob
Hi, do you mind sharing how do you like this van in this summer having no AC? Also how was it in the winter without heat if you used it last winter? That's one of the cons i see in this van, no ac/heat when parked
We are in the west coast so we don’t really have a need for AC (if we lived in a place like Florida, we would have gotten it with the rear AC). We do bring a portable fan to keep us cool when it gets a little warmer. The van has a heater that runs on propane. It’s very efficient to keep the entire van warm.
@@mia-phamthanks for the reply. I'm assuming it wasn't too hot in the places during your travel in the summer. I'm just thinking the few occasions when we camp in places that may be hot even at night, what to do. We currently camp without ac as well but researching some places that we are interested in going but still 80s at night... Thanks for the info and happy travel!
Hi Mia, great review and tour. Love the layout and I can totally see my wife and I traveling in this thing. Our Kids are grown up but we may take couple friends on occasional trips. Thanks for the financing tips. Quick question, what kind of gas mileage do you get from this van?
attractive/well-made video but my brother had two of these campervans. maintainence was a constant chore, and expensive/time-consuming if you cannot d.i.y.
I’m going to assume you’re not full time living, given that you have a newborn and didn’t say anything about it. And you say “us”…that’s your family. Sorry just listening! I’m about to buy a trailer, now in my new truck. It’s more expensive but I need something to live in - and it’s going to be my home. So I want more space. 26 foot. 2 slide outs. F150 hybrid as the tow vehicle See you out there!
Hi, new subscriber from SD. The best content ever. Very straightforward and detailed information. What is the name of the dealership? Who is the point of contact i can reach out to? I wanted to buy the exact one like yours.
www.van.life was the dealer. I think they are selling 2024s now, so the 2023 price might only be available from dealers who still carry them. Good luck!
The California DMV charged me $7,538 for taxes and registration. Yes, it fits in front of a normal driveway. I park it in front of my driveway. If you have an HOA, make sure that your HOA is okay with it though.
Thank you for the excellent video! I'm in LA. Is your price including documentation and dealer preparation fees? I have an offer from an out of state dealer for $87,100 (out of the door price), exact same model 2023. Is this a good offer?
The doc fee was $250 and VSI was $27. They only charge the $250 if you get it financed. $87k for a new 2023 is a good price. What color is the van and does it come with the sofa bed option?
Their price is $86,000 + $795 (dealer prep fee) + some documentation fee = total $87,100 OTD. When I bring it back to Los Angeles, I still have to add tax, title and license, which will be another $8,000+. How do you like your 59p so far? Any major quality issues?
@@victorlin2468 We love our 59P! Our kids always want to take the van over the other vehicles that we own. No major issues so far. We had a problem with the window zippers. When we contacted Winnebago, they sent new ones out right away. There’s a recall on the stove and that was taken care of by our local service dealer pretty quickly. We like that it’s a relatively simple system so there aren’t too many things to break. I’d recommend joining the Winnebago Solis Owners and Wannabees group on Facebook to get a feel for some of the problems that you can expect. They’re also a great resource if you have any questions about the van.
I’m in SoCal so we haven’t had a need for AC but Winnebago was running a promotion in the spring where they included an EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC/Heater with the purchase of a Solis 59P.
I forgot to add that the insurance, which I purchased through Progressive, was another $753 for the year. Let me know if you have any questions!
How often do you go camping or hiking ? Please use caution and train with a weapon and learn how to use it. We live in a world where ppl are just not worth trusting and not to mention all the bizarre stuff that takes place in the wood's! Safety first and thanks for your awesome video!!
That's cheaper than I thought. Why is that? Is does it include collision? Or just liability?
Great job. $753 per year what a bargain.
If you ever come up to the PNW....I"ll go camping / hiking with you! love the outdoors ...but at the same time it's hard to ever find ppl who want's to enjoy it too out there !!
@mia-pham, I just subscribed to your channel based on your superb review of this RV. How do you find the build quality so far? Any issues? Thanks again for the video. Great job!
You provided the most thorough and careful evaluation of rv purchase I have seen on UA-cam and I've watched a lot of them. Thank you for sharing your experience and all the helpful advice. You sound like someone who is very resourceful and goes out of their way to help people.
My pleasure! I’m glad you found it helpful.
Thank you so much Mia, for sharing. I was so impressed by your wisdom and insight. I have watched a lot of van videos and van lifers and I haven't enjoyed listening to anyone, the way I did with you. You speak with so much grace and warmth and I am super grateful you found great happiness with your purchase. Your van is beautiful and the thoughtfulness behind the add-ons you made is refreshing to see. I wish you the best.
Oh and thanks for the tip regarding the 2023 models and newer! Those are things that take digging to find out. I assume one being a better camera for parking, etc? If there is one thing on the Mercedes Sprinter that's awesome, it's the 360 camera...wish all cars had it!
Beautiful video delivered by a beautiful soul. Be blessed in all your travels and may the traveling angels always be by your side!
Thank you so much!
I like the neatness and clean nature of the space, thank you for showing it.
You are the best! An inspiration and a nice person too. I am doing the same now...quit my position as CEO...bought a van, and a sailboat...YOLO :)
Love the campervan! Something to consider when I retire this year. Thanks for sharing friend.
Thanks! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, Christine! Let me know if you have any questions about the van.
Thanks for recommending the book, “Die with zero” from Bill Perkins. I’m listening to the audio after your recommendation me it truly resonates with me. Much appreciated ❤
I’m glad the book resonated with you. It changed my perspective on life and my relationship with money.
Wow! Perfect size and great layout.
Wow, it's beautiful. I had no idea that the interest on RV loans is tax deductible. Thanks for a great video and great tips.
20 year loan, amortized like a mortgage...hmmm
only if you go long form and have thousands and thousands of deductions which most do not
Thanks for this review and information. I am considering this as an option because of this review.
I'm retiring next month. My wife and I might do this. Thanks for the advice.
My pleasure. Congrats on your retirement! Best of luck to you on this next chapter of your life.
As a girl driving a white colored van, you won't give off that "creepy" van vibe. LOL. It's just us male guys, unfortunately. And if you are ever in Arizona in the summer months you probably want the white color and $1600 back. Believe me, that slight bit of shades does make a difference in the exterior body temp--even tested with an Infrared Thermometer.
You are right, of course! I like white for the temperature efficiency but another reason why I didn't get it (which I didn't mention in the video) was because my last white car was involved in two major accidents (it was declared "Total Loss" after the second major accident) and some other minor accidents, so my dad said that I shouldn't buy any more white cars (totally superstitious and irrational, I know, which was why I didn't mention it in the video). 🙂
@@mia-pham Yikes! Ya, I agree with your dad: Stay away from white vehicles!
Car prices, both new and used, are dropping like a rock and especially RV prices, they are piling up in parking lots. Wait at least another year and you will get the deal of a lifetime!
This is true, especially with interest rates being higher. If you can wait, you might be able to get a better deal.
@@mia-pham 100%, but it's more than higher interest rates, it's this massive government spending during Covid that has driven prices of everything sky high in most Western countries.
Awesome and very informative video Mia! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Love the video and campervan. Very informative as usual. Looking forward to your next video.
Nice 👍 I bought one in Auction $750 plus auction fee and tow around $1400 , I put other $1500 total around $3000 , my RV doesn’t on the road yet , 😂😂😂 I plan to go Los Angeles this summer from Philadelphia to there, my RV 2000 Ford E450 V10 engine only got 45000 miles on it , thank you share your video , you got a beautiful RV , I wish you always have a great trip .
Thank you! Safe travels on your journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles this summer!
Outstanding and thorough description. Thanks for the presentation.
Listened several times, liked, subscribed too, thanks! ❤
Impressive...so tidy and clean! Happy Lunar New Year...safe travels!!!
Thank you! Happy Lunar New Year to you, too! We cleaned it for the video. ☺️
that is an INCREDIBLE van!
Thanks! We love it!
Best background info on buying a camper especially from a fellow San Diegan. Thanks for sharing.
Great job on all the details about buying your RV. I hope to buy a similar just with the A/C in the back. I hope you do a follow up video soon about some of the experience on your travels. T’ll then happy travels!
Could you go over the tent part of the RV. I was really looking forward to seeing that part of the RV since most don't have that feature.
Great review and additional insight! I’ll be price negotiating for sure! My only issue with the pop top is that it will only be useable if the weather is good and the temperature is just right. Otherwise, I think it would be uncomfortable for anyone utilizing that space and you certainly don’t want the rain causing damage. I can also see the pop top interfering with the overall temperature inside the RV. I also didn’t know that you could request not to have an AC. Correct me if I’m wrong but you don’t necessarily have to be connected to shorepower to run the AC. I just can’t imagine being without it especially if you’re traveling to warmer climates. I don’t know how you manage without the AC. l can’t remember how the back bed situation is but I also didn’t know that you could opt for a sofa/futon. Regarding the additional sleeping space in the front cabin, I believe that Winnebago gave an inflatable mattress for the front cabin that looks more comfortable than the one you demonstrated.
I did not even know you can buy a Class B RV without air conditioning. The reason i wanted a custom van is so i can get it without AC so problem solved. I have a rooftop AC now in my van and in 10 years i have never used it and it is nothing but problems (leaks, height restrictions, etc.). I do not want a generator either now that they have such nice lithium battery systems. But I would want a LOT more solar on my roof, at least 900 watts, lol.
Thanks for sharing. I was curious to know how much you paid for it and it was interesting to see how much off MSRP you were able to get it. I bought an older Sprinter Van and did my own conversion. I’m pretty happy with it as I was able to build it with the exact layout and features I wanted.
MSRP for the 2023s was in the $130,000s. I paid $86k before taxes and registration.
So much good info, Mia. We are looking to buy this exact model. We went to the big RV show in Tampa 2 weeks ago, and will make a decision once we find “the one”.
I’m so excited for you! I’d recommend joining the “Winnebago Solis Owners and Wannabees” group on Facebook. They are a wealth of knowledge!
nice van...that's it's what I want to do when I retire and drive around in Grand Canyon area or the coastline. I actually work remote so maybe I can do that in the van possibly but need wifi/data.
Congratulations on your new van, I am retired 2 years ago at the age of 50, but I will get the die with zero book base on recommendation
Hi! Thanks for the tips and the great video! We now have a family of 3 and originally purchased a Sprinter 4x4 but no longer have the time or motivation to DIY build. Our son is now 2.5 and I want to take him for adventures. I just noticed maybe the same place in Mississippi. I'm hoping we can sell our van and not pay too much more to get into a Solis. Think that's smart? I'm very glad you feel like it's an amazing choice. Cheers!
Just what I was looking for. Great video. Thank you.
Awesome Rig,, those zippered window coverings are awesome!! Gonna try to adapt that on my truck camper I built... Cheers!
Yes, they are so much easier to deal with than the individual ones.
right now I'm using reflectex to cover the windows,. but I'm gonna try to make my own zippered covering one day.. hope you are enjoying your rig!!!!@@mia-pham
For the price you paid for that van, I could build a detached adieu, mother-in-law apartment in my backyard and rent it out for $1,800 per month and let the tenants pay for my Leisure Lifestyle Investments. Then I would also actually gain on the value of my single family home property as well
Mia thank you for the information you provided in this video. I did not realize I could write off the interest on my class B loan! The bank said they do not automatically send that interest statement! I wonder if it would be worth filing an amendment. Now I want to check out your financial content as surely you provide value there as well! Thank you again!
I’m glad that I’m able to provide value! Sometimes the banks don’t send out the 1098. I use TurboTax to file my own taxes. I’m not sure if you do your own taxes, but here are the instructions from TurboTax on how to report it if your bank doesn’t send you a 1098 for the interest: ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/where-do-i-put-the-interest-paid-on-my-rv/00/599284
@@mia-pham Thank you so much! Already sharing your content!!!
Great presentation, good information
Thank you!
Hi Mia! What a wonderful, down to earth, helpful video, thank you so much! How is the gas mileage on this camper van? How about maintenance cost? Thanks again Mia!
SOLIS is my favorite.
Just started looking.
Probably buy used.
Want Diesel V6
Thanks 👍
Robert Peltier
Please post some adventures in your van.
How did you pay below the MSRP again?
Great to see you enjoy the RV lifestyle. We bought a class A and use it for ranching and at the lake. I enjoy luxury camping :)
Thank you for all the info. Its been very helpful because I probably will get one in the near future..I am just wondering if you had attached the deanship info that you got your RV?
I wish I knew not to pay so close to the MSRP prices when buying my last three vehicles new including the most a Ram ProMoster cargo van. Thank you for sharing your information. I am nearly done with converting my can into a simple camper van. Is it correct that insurance for camper van (used to be a cargo van) is significantly lower than for a cargo van? Is Progressive (versus Allstate or State Farm) the best you found for camper van insurance? What should I request for camper van coverage? My Allstate auto insurance does not include property stolen coverage. I would have to use my Allstate homeowner insurance and pay another $250 deductible for the property stolen.
The MSRP discount is applicable to RVs, not cargo vans. In general, insurance for a campervan that is titled as an RV is lower than a cargo van. Yes, Progressive was the best that we found and was the one that was most often recommended in the RV Facebook groups and forums. Our dealer highly recommended getting Total Loss Replacement. Our policy is as follows:
Liability to Others
Bodily Injury Liability: $100,000 each person/$300,000 each accident
Property Damage Liability: $50,000
Comprehensive
Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible
Collision
Total Loss Replacement/Purchase Price: $1000 deductible
I’ve read of people on the forums getting their self-converted van build re-titled as a RV to get lower insurance. I hope this helps.
@@mia-pham Thank you very much for your helpful reply. I will definitely follow your suggestions if I decide to purchase an RV after I am tired of my DYI camper van and want to upgrade.
I also want to learn more about US Bonds and will be watching your other videos.
Very good adviced! watching from Los Angeles, ca
please do more rv campervan tours, home tours....you really good in presentation!
I notice RV MSRP is always like 30-50k more than what it actually sells... the "sale" price
Great buy! I had an odd question in your opinion you think it could be used as a daily driver with the kid stuff run around, and i started looking but cant find gas mileage thats consistent on that van, looks like prices are coming down as the next year models rolling in 2025, and still have a bit of 2023 models new.
Thank you for the effort u put into ur videos.
We’ve used it as a daily driver before when one of our other vehicles broke down. It gets about 17-18 mpg.
11:34 MSRP on new vans don’t mean much. Hi mai I’m a new subscriber on the market for the same camper you purchased. What does MSRP doesn’t mean much mean? Can I pay you for a telephone consultation? Thanks!
Great video. I have the same model (2021). The best mod I made was to add a mattress topper on the sofa bed. It turns it into one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in.
Great tip! We use a sleeping pad that we can also use for tent camping. It does help make the bed more comfortable. 😊
Very thorough and to detail thank you !
Thank you so much for sharing, super helpful and informative!!!
Hello Mia
You are the best to explain in full detail. From how to buy n save $ $$
Glad it was helpful!
My favorite part is when she opened the refrigerator with such joy.
Very useful information.
Thank you
Love. Love. Love. Everything about it.❤
Hi where did you buy it at? My goodness thats a bargin. How did you do it? Congratulations 🎉
Very nice Van, well done.
Thank you!
Pretty location in the beginning of the video. What is the name of that campground?
That’s Aguirre Spring Campground in Las Cruces, NM near White Sands National Park. One of the most beautiful campgrounds that I’ve ever stayed at. I highly recommend it!
@@mia-pham Thank you for the info hopefully I can check it out some day. It would be interesting to see some of your camping trips on your channel too.
These prices are a joke lol. It's because everyone and their mom wants a camper van #vanlife after it started going viral.
I was vanlifing from 2014-2019. I got a similar van for around $35,000. And I put another $8000 or so into it. So ~$43,000 total I sold it during COVID for $90K.
Figured I was going to take a break for 2-3 years.
I wanted to get another van to go back out again recently, but am still seeing prices around $80K-$90K. What an absolute joke. I'm going to give it another 2-3 years when this fad starts dying down. and the interest rate comes back down.
Nice van like yours is a must for me if I were to go van life living/touring.🤠🇺🇸
Congrats on this joy-filled purchase! Question, do you know if they would swap out the cassette toilet for a dry flush toilet? Thanks for your amazing feedback!! 🎉🎉❤
I’m not sure, as I never looked into that, but you can contact a local van builder to see if they would be able to do the swap for you if the dealer can’t.
Thanks and safe travels!!!
A video on the type of warranty that came with the RV would very useful to me and others interested in such a big investment. Steve Lehto an attorney on youtube has a few videos on how horrible these RV contracts are as you have to sign that if anything should go wrong with the RV you agree to resolve it through arbitration in Delaware only. It would be interesting to know what was your experience with the that part of the contract.
Thank you for a very informative video. You mentioned making your purchase in Mississippi. How does the registration work? is the tax based on your home address? I am serviously considering the Winnebago Revel 4x4, which seems to fit my needs the best.
nice look at the higher end of still driveable rvs
Did you happen to compare this to the Pleasure Way Tofino? Great job, wonderful video and very helpful information. Thank you!
Yes, I looked at a number of vans, but ultimately, we loved the floor plan of the 59P with the dinette seats in the front and sofa bed option in the rear. Pleasure Way has a reputation for quality builds so you can’t go wrong with them if the Tofino floor plan works for you. Good luck! I’d recommend looking for the Pleasure Way Tofino owners group on Facebook and reading up on what they have to say and asking them a lot of questions. Those groups are a wealth of information.
@@mia-pham Thank you so much! What a terrific idea. Best of luck with your channel; it's wonderful!
Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive overview - curious when you say - “take the interest deduction” - what are the specific tax mechanics of that? Do you mean interest on the loan as if it’s a mortgage on a 2nd home? Thanks.
Yes. According to TurboTax, “You're allowed to deduct the interest on a loan secured by your main home (where you ordinarily live most of the time) and a second home.
A mobile home, RV, house trailer, or houseboat that has sleeping, cooking, and toilet facilities counts as a main or second home, and as long as it meets all the other requirements for deducting mortgage interest, you can claim the interest like an immovable home.”
@@mia-pham ok thank you, interesting - I wonder if new tax laws around mortgage interest will
Impact that next few years.
great video congratulations on all your work with the van i hope you & your family have many happy adventures 😃👍
Thanks for the honest payment.
12:45 you can take a personal loan at a lower interest rate to perform DIY build?
Yes, that’s another option.
I saw your other question about the interest rate deduction in my email but I wasn’t able to find that comment on here to reply to it (I’m not sure if you deleted it), but here’s more info about the tax deduction: ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/mortgage-interest-rv-mobile-home-tax-deductible/L3FfU5z1h_US_en_US
Mia, thank you for your great work and video info! Can you share the name of the RV dealer in Mississippi where you purchased yours? I subscribed and will tell others about your wonderful channel and details ! thanks again, Rob
Hi! It was with Brian from www.van.life (website).
@@mia-pham thank you!!👍🙏
Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed it. Maybe one day I can ride it. Hahha. Did P film some of the segments?
Thanks! Yes, let me know if you want a spin in it. Lol. I filmed the video all by myself. 😅
Hi cutie what a beautiful van and road trip. I'm happy to see you happy. Great job.
Great video!! Amazing info!! Thank you Mia!!
Hi, do you mind sharing how do you like this van in this summer having no AC? Also how was it in the winter without heat if you used it last winter? That's one of the cons i see in this van, no ac/heat when parked
We are in the west coast so we don’t really have a need for AC (if we lived in a place like Florida, we would have gotten it with the rear AC). We do bring a portable fan to keep us cool when it gets a little warmer. The van has a heater that runs on propane. It’s very efficient to keep the entire van warm.
@@mia-phamthanks for the reply. I'm assuming it wasn't too hot in the places during your travel in the summer. I'm just thinking the few occasions when we camp in places that may be hot even at night, what to do. We currently camp without ac as well but researching some places that we are interested in going but still 80s at night... Thanks for the info and happy travel!
Nice research and great points
Nice van!
What’s the servicing & maintenance costs on the van?
Good video and glad yer happy however purchased vehicles are never a good investment as the value drops in time and does NOT increase .
Thanks! And I agree with you.
You sure did your research! Thank You! 😮 and Happy Camping 😊
Where are you planning to travel to?
Hi Mia, great review and tour. Love the layout and I can totally see my wife and I traveling in this thing. Our Kids are grown up but we may take couple friends on occasional trips.
Thanks for the financing tips. Quick question, what kind of gas mileage do you get from this van?
attractive/well-made video but my brother had two of these campervans. maintainence was a constant chore, and expensive/time-consuming if you cannot d.i.y.
Hi, can share, what usual n unusual problems u encountered? Please advise, thru yr experiences. 🙏
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
That's beautiful, so is the Van! ^.^
If you’re stealth camping, can the AC run off the battery all night?
I’m going to assume you’re not full time living, given that you have a newborn and didn’t say anything about it. And you say “us”…that’s your family. Sorry just listening!
I’m about to buy a trailer, now in my new truck. It’s more expensive but I need something to live in - and it’s going to be my home. So I want more space. 26 foot. 2 slide outs. F150 hybrid as the tow vehicle
See you out there!
Hi have you taken this van on any steep hills? How does it perform? My promaster struggles on steep hills.🤔
Excellent review you had me listening and watching . 👍🇦🇺🪃
Hi, new subscriber from SD. The best content ever. Very straightforward and detailed information. What is the name of the dealership? Who is the point of contact i can reach out to? I wanted to buy the exact one like yours.
www.van.life was the dealer. I think they are selling 2024s now, so the 2023 price might only be available from dealers who still carry them. Good luck!
great van Mia. How much DVM is charging you for the fees? and can this van park infront of the house in the normal parkway ?
The California DMV charged me $7,538 for taxes and registration. Yes, it fits in front of a normal driveway. I park it in front of my driveway. If you have an HOA, make sure that your HOA is okay with it though.
Hi, what’s your mpg?
Awesome review.
Hi Mia
My wife and I found your video very informative
Can we please get the address where you bought your van?
I purchased it from www.van.life. You can get a free online quote from that website. Brian is the owner and he was great to work with.
Thank you for the excellent video! I'm in LA. Is your price including documentation and dealer preparation fees? I have an offer from an out of state dealer for $87,100 (out of the door price), exact same model 2023. Is this a good offer?
The doc fee was $250 and VSI was $27. They only charge the $250 if you get it financed. $87k for a new 2023 is a good price. What color is the van and does it come with the sofa bed option?
New 2023 gray sofa option.
That’s a good price.
Their price is $86,000 + $795 (dealer prep fee) + some documentation fee = total $87,100 OTD. When I bring it back to Los Angeles, I still have to add tax, title and license, which will be another $8,000+. How do you like your 59p so far? Any major quality issues?
@@victorlin2468 We love our 59P! Our kids always want to take the van over the other vehicles that we own. No major issues so far. We had a problem with the window zippers. When we contacted Winnebago, they sent new ones out right away. There’s a recall on the stove and that was taken care of by our local service dealer pretty quickly. We like that it’s a relatively simple system so there aren’t too many things to break. I’d recommend joining the Winnebago Solis Owners and Wannabees group on Facebook to get a feel for some of the problems that you can expect. They’re also a great resource if you have any questions about the van.
very helpful mia.
what do you do for AC in the van? did you buy a portable unit?
I’m in SoCal so we haven’t had a need for AC but Winnebago was running a promotion in the spring where they included an EcoFlow Wave 2 Portable AC/Heater with the purchase of a Solis 59P.
Does it fit your whole Phamily?
Thanks!
Does it hsve shower toilet and hot water ?