We are in the process of Renovating our 1999 Roadtrek Versatile .. we just put x-line in our fiberglass roof and it has sealed the entire area and increased it’s insulation and no more need to seal the roof to the Van.. now painting all the inside white ..more work than we thought and the outside too.. Is that new fridge the TF130 - 12 volt DC Truck Refrigerator that the roadtrek group recommends.. Just joined you - will take a look at your other videos as well.. We had a switch put in our fan to blow air in during showering or else the curtain sticks to us.. and a rain cover over the fantastic fan.. now when it is raining we can still have the fan working... Be careful about getting a bug deflector.. some people find it rusts their hoods..
Welcome! Way to go on the renovation. The fridge is a Dometic, three way. In my previous van, I had the Max Air fan which blew both ways and had 10 speeds. I'll probably upgrade to that. Thank you for sharing ideas!
Hi Dan, CONGRATULATIONS.Good for you! I really like your van,RoadTrec. I almost bought one it was a Chevy also. Yes I felt like I was in a palace.Went with a 23ft C. Her name is Lady Bug. NOPE,Dont mess with Rose. LOL !
I really like your new house Dan. Really cool things you have done to improve it. Stay safe out there Dan and you know I had to stay for the Rose joke.
Your new home is lovely, seems to be just perfect!! Dan, you are so handy, love all the little changes you have made...making it your own!! You always make me laugh at the end!! Cheers my friend and happy trails❤️✌🏼🌵
I put a receiver hitch on the front of mine and then a spare tire holder slips into the receiver. This holds the spare on the front. I have not had any problems with overheating even going up mountain grades.
Hey Man Dan if you remember I look for lakehomes all over the country anyway I been looking in Nebraska now this I did not know Mn has 11,000 lakes over 11,000 Nebraska has 12 lakes what yeah 12 crazy I had to check over and over I'm watching your video as I slowly type this TheDanVan is cool buddy Ken and Tiger Fridley Mn
nice home on wheels I have a pleasureway same as road tech. did I see a round battery guage behind the TV if yes what kind is it. those solar panels are big are they 250wat each & how did you attach to roof? how many batterys do you have.also love the rear table gotta get one of those.where are you parking your van. happy vanning.
Thanks Steve! I like the Pleasure Ways also. I got the battery gauge on Amazon. It's a cheap knock off. Yes 2 - 250 watt solar panels attached with tech screws. I have 600 amp hours of lithium batteries. I really enjoy my Lagun table. I'm a full time van nomad. Spend my winters in Quartzsite AZ and travel around the United States the rest of the year.
You did very nice improvements. I saw that three years ago you updated with the solar system and during the three years time the solar system accessories change a lot and I Just brought a Van Motorhome like yours, if you can please advice me with equipment (solar panels, batteries and inverter) should I buy I need to run the air condition, stove, refrigerator. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks Eduardo! I got two 250 watt solar panels, a 40 amp charge controller and two 300 amp hour lithium batteries. My inverter is 3,000 watts. I had to move the batteries inside. I also disconnected the charger part of the converter. Then I plug my shore power cord into the inverter.
Thanks for your response. Were you recommend I can buy a solar system like the one you mentioned that come as a Solar kit (Cosco or Sam will be a choice?)
Thanks Scott! Yes I am not a fan of Dometic fridges. A Dometic was in there originally. I started looking around at other makes. However Dometic had one for sale for under $900. It's a three way. If this one breaks, I'll probably buy a compressor fridge from Home Depot or something and run it off an inverter.
Hi Dan. I'm in decision mode for my vehicle and have a couple questions about this one you found. It looks really sweet and newer ones are out of this world expensive. You bought a 2000, which means you must have mechanical skills (am assuming)? What mileage did it have? Do you like the MPG it gives you?'
Hi Debra, well I don't have any mechanical skills. The RoadTrek only had 76,000 miles on it when I got it. I get about 12 to 15 MPG. I'm very pleased with this rig. Hope you find a great rig.
WoW Dan, innovative you are...A man for all seasons....Do you really think the salt candle works like they say? I am a pretty up-beat guy just wanted your input on that.... PS I have a large one ..
Congratulations Your new home looks awesome, it is easy to see why everyone loves Roadtreks so much. Such a great use of space. Have you figured gas mileage?
What kind of solar panels are those that you got 250 watts per panel? What kind of inverter are you running? Asking because I need to do the same on my van.
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Nice Home!
Thanks for the tour!
😀😁
Thank you May! 😀👍
@@TheDanVan" May" I was born in May but Marie is my name!
I hope this response finds you well!
Sorry about that. I know your name, just goofed. I'll try to do better.
It is nifty neato!!!! I can't wait to "forget" something in there!!
Thank you Vicky! LOL, that will be interesting.
Nice organization, Dan. So glad you love your rib. Life is good! 😎😉
Thank you Julie! Yes life is good 👍😊!
Thank you for the tour and video..Have a blessed day..
Thank you Gail! You as well!
very nice,I have a 2000,3500 dodge versatile 190.and I really liked your upgrades,thanks for showing us.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Glad you are loving your new digs 👍🏼. ✌🧡
Thank you C Dub 😁! I am indeed 😁.
Hi Dan looks great . Safe travels.
Thanks 👍I'm really enjoying the new to me van!
We are in the process of Renovating our 1999 Roadtrek Versatile .. we just put x-line in our fiberglass
roof and it has sealed the entire area and increased it’s insulation and no more need to seal the roof to the Van.. now painting all the inside white ..more work than we thought and the outside too..
Is that new fridge the TF130 - 12 volt DC Truck Refrigerator that the roadtrek group recommends..
Just joined you - will take a look at your other videos as well..
We had a switch put in our fan to blow air in during showering or else the curtain sticks to us.. and a rain cover over the fantastic fan.. now when it is raining we can still have the fan working...
Be careful about getting a bug deflector.. some people find it rusts their hoods..
Welcome!
Way to go on the renovation.
The fridge is a Dometic, three way.
In my previous van, I had the Max Air fan which blew both ways and had 10 speeds. I'll probably upgrade to that.
Thank you for sharing ideas!
Hi Dan, CONGRATULATIONS.Good for you! I really like your van,RoadTrec. I almost bought one it was a Chevy also. Yes I felt like I was in a palace.Went with a 23ft C. Her name is Lady Bug. NOPE,Dont mess with Rose. LOL !
Glad you like your class C. Hope Lady Bug treats you well. Take care.
all settled in looks great!
Thank you! I'm lovin it.
Good joke! And hey, great idea for hardwood flooring. That sounds like it would be wonderful. 👍🏼
Thank you! Stay safe 😃👏
Great tour! It's definitely a big upgrade from your last home. Love the joke!
Thank you Rex! Yeah I'm loving it. Lol, glad you enjoyed the Rose joke 😁😂.
NICE RIDE. SWAMP HUGS FROM LOUISIANA.
Thank you Cathy! Hope you are doing well!
Looks pretty sweet Dan 👍😁
Thanks Paul! It is!
Hi Dan! Nice video. I love all the counter space you have! I'll see you down the road!
Thank you Jennifer. I too love the counter space. See you down the road.
Love your new home. You found yourself a great rig. I'm glad you found it.
Thank you Lucy! I'm glad also.
Nice van. Mrs. life is good likes the Kokopelli cushions.
Thanks Duane! Yes it's a nice blanket. Tell your wife hello.
Love your new home!!!! Can’t wait til I get mine!!!! I love the 200 models.
Thank you Nicole! Yes the 200 models are nice.
You have made it a nice home on wheels Dan, love it👍
Thank you! It's a great home for me.
🌼 I love your home!!!
Stay safe! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 that Rose!
Thank you Shanna! So do I.
Yeah Rose is something else, lol.
That was a good Joke. The best one yet.
LOL, thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed it 😊.
Thanks for your tour, I was waiting for you to tell us about your curtain rod up front. Now you need to do another video explaining the rods. Thanks
Hi Mae. There really isn't a curtain rod. The curtains slide on a track. I'll try to do a video to explain. Take care.
I really like your new house Dan. Really cool things you have done to improve it. Stay safe out there Dan and you know I had to stay for the Rose joke.
Thank you Billy! I'm staying safe and having fun 😊. Hope you and Rhonda are too.
I love your van, I found one just like yours. I hope I can make a deal with the owner.
Thank you! I really enjoy my van. If it works out for you, I believe you will be so happy. I live in mine full time and am so happy with this van.
Your new home is lovely, seems to be just perfect!! Dan, you are so handy, love all the little changes you have made...making it your own!! You always make me laugh at the end!! Cheers my friend and happy trails❤️✌🏼🌵
Thanks Hikewithme! I am really enjoying my new wheel estate. Yeah good thing Rose had that chicken 😂 😂.
The Roadtrek is a well thought out rig!
I totally agree!
Drawer handles are a cool idea!! I love the tiny differences between RT models. Totally agree...penthouse!! 💖
Thank you! Yes lots of nice differences between RT's. Safe travels!
I put a receiver hitch on the front of mine and then a spare tire holder slips into the receiver. This holds the spare on the front. I have not had any problems with overheating even going up mountain grades.
Thanks Brian. I may give that a try. Definitely something to consider.
Hey Man Dan if you remember I look for lakehomes all over the country anyway I been looking in Nebraska now this I did not know Mn has 11,000 lakes over 11,000 Nebraska has 12 lakes what yeah 12 crazy I had to check over and over I'm watching your video as I slowly type this TheDanVan is cool buddy Ken and Tiger Fridley Mn
Thanks Ken. Yeah Minnesota is called the land of lakes. Take care!
Awesome!!!❤️😊
Thank you Linda!
nice home on wheels I have a pleasureway same as road tech. did I see a round battery guage behind the TV if yes what kind is it.
those solar panels are big are they 250wat each & how did you attach to roof? how many batterys do you have.also love the rear table gotta get one of those.where are you parking your van. happy vanning.
Thanks Steve! I like the Pleasure Ways also. I got the battery gauge on Amazon. It's a cheap knock off. Yes 2 - 250 watt solar panels attached with tech screws. I have 600 amp hours of lithium batteries. I really enjoy my Lagun table. I'm a full time van nomad. Spend my winters in Quartzsite AZ and travel around the United States the rest of the year.
Would like to see how those solar panels are mounted.
I used Z brackets and tech screws. Working fine.
Just into fiberglass??
@@navmarroaming2292 Yes
You did very nice improvements.
I saw that three years ago you updated with the solar system and during the three years time the solar system accessories change a lot and I Just brought a Van Motorhome like yours, if you can please advice me with equipment (solar panels, batteries and inverter) should I buy I need to run the air condition, stove, refrigerator. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks Eduardo! I got two 250 watt solar panels, a 40 amp charge controller and two 300 amp hour lithium batteries. My inverter is 3,000 watts. I had to move the batteries inside. I also disconnected the charger part of the converter. Then I plug my shore power cord into the inverter.
Thanks for your response. Were you recommend I can buy a solar system like the one you mentioned that come as a Solar kit (Cosco or Sam will be a choice?)
@@eduardochontkowsky7736 I got the panels at Santan solar. The rest on Amazon.
Nice place you have Dan Which refrigerator did you install ? I remember that you have not had good luck with Doemetic
Thanks Scott!
Yes I am not a fan of Dometic fridges. A Dometic was in there originally. I started looking around at other makes. However Dometic had one for sale for under $900. It's a three way. If this one breaks, I'll probably buy a compressor fridge from Home Depot or something and run it off an inverter.
Check your vacuum lines running to the cruise control.
Thanks, I'll check that out.
Hi Dan. I'm in decision mode for my vehicle and have a couple questions about this one you found. It looks really sweet and newer ones are out of this world expensive. You bought a 2000, which means you must have mechanical skills (am assuming)? What mileage did it have? Do you like the MPG it gives you?'
Hi Debra, well I don't have any mechanical skills. The RoadTrek only had 76,000 miles on it when I got it. I get about 12 to 15 MPG. I'm very pleased with this rig. Hope you find a great rig.
@@TheDanVan Can I asked what you paid for this? I realize the market is different now so just for comparison.
@@alanrussell6678 I paid 19 for it.
Nice! ✌
Thank you Carrie Jo!
WoW Dan, innovative you are...A man for all seasons....Do you really think the salt candle works like they say? I am a pretty up-beat guy just wanted your input on that.... PS I have a large one ..
Thanks.
Well when I lived in a house I had the big one and it helped. I don't think this little one does anything. It's good for ambiance though.
@@TheDanVan I think your on to something there with the salt candle
Is your induction thing still working well? Would you do it again?
YES still using the induction cooktop and I'd do it again.
How do you like it 4 years later?
@@jojofids I love it! This van works better than I thought it would.
Congratulations Your new home looks awesome, it is easy to see why everyone loves Roadtreks so much. Such a great use of space. Have you figured gas mileage?
Thanks, yes I am really enjoying my new home.
I'm getting about 12 mpg.
tell about your bed and if you can lay crosswise and does it make into a full bed?? Love it, be Blessed ♥ LOL good joke...loved it ♥
Yes it makes into a full bed. I did a video about the bed already. Near the end of this video in the upper corner is a link to the bed video.
hello from the ozarks dan van! awesome penthouse for fun adventures!! tight lines and cheers!!
Cheers Phillip! Thanks. Yes I am enjoying my penthouse, lol.
Love your new home! It looks so big!!!
Thank you Frugal! I am really enjoying the space 😊.
What is name of your inverter & size.
Not sure of the name, however, it's 1500 watts.
What kind of solar panels are those that you got 250 watts per panel? What kind of inverter are you running? Asking because I need to do the same on my van.
I got the panels from Santan Solar in Phoenix. They have great prices and are located in Phoenix. My inverter is 1500 watts.
Why is there a seat belt in the cabinet
With some configurations you can have a seat there instead of a cabinet.