What not to do as a part-time van life traveler
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- While I was prepping my van for a road trip, I, unfortunately, found some mold that I had to take care of before traveling! This is definitely different packing for this van road trip since I'm not part-time traveling and part-time in my new home. I have to think more about what to keep in the van and take with me. Spoiler alert: I forgot some crucial items.
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Hi, if you leave a fridge closed and there was moisture when turned off MOLD will grow like crazy. Always leave open when not in use 😅
Thanks for the tip!
Yes, I also had that problem when I turned off my fridge. Another solution is to spray it with Tilex but I should probably open it and let it dry rather than using harsh chemicals.
@@AmberJBaldwin you're welcome!
Indeed. I leave my fridge and microwave open if it sits longer than a week.
There are special RV door blocks that
Hold door open some.
Best thing for keeping mold from not growing in your refrigerator is get a box of baken soda and leave it in there. Removes moisture and keeps it fresh.That should hopefully take of the problem Amber. Once again enjoy your post.
And leave the door open, at least until it is bone dry.
uncooked rice does the same.
I think it's wonderful that u can travel in your van and have your apartment to come back to. Having the best of both worlds. Safe travels. Looking forward to the next video.✨💖✨
Put your bike inside the apartment just to be safe. Even if it's a nice place/area you never know. Have fun on your trip 👏😁
Love the balance of apartment and Van life adventures.
𝑨 𝑻𝑰𝑷 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑭𝑹𝑰𝑮!
If you aren’t going to use the frig, after you clean it put some coffee in a sock, tie it off and put it in the frig. No mold will grow and it will smell good like coffee. We did this when we shipped our frig from the states to Panama. It took at least two months to get our household goods and the frig was clean and mold free when it arrived. It was a good idea.
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
Traveled from May 2015 to Dec 2021. Live in our 30 ft 5th wheel. Resently sold her and brought a smaller trailer. Can hardly wait to go on first trip
Mold can happen if your fridge was on and left closed up. Make sure you leave the door open when you are back home so you don't have condensation build up. Looking forward to your travels! Happy Camping!! You are the best! Laurie
Personally I tend to clean everything if something hasn't been used as intended for a while, but that's me. I loved the video.
One learns fairly quickly that when you live in 2 homes, you need to clean the one you’re leaving if you don’t want to come back to the dirt from your last use.
Glad to see you’ve planned a trip. I can't wait to see where you take us. 😎🚐🥾
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
Hi Amber, good to hear from you again.
I always remove everything from the refrigerator and keep the door open in between trips this helps eliminate the mold, and wipe down the shelves it could be a quick Clorox wipe down but just enough to clean any food/liquid it will mold as well.
Your van looks great. You have inspired me to clean out my car.
I think an air fryer is much better than an insta pot. You can do almost anything in the air fryer. I love mine.
This was great! I am actually just a vacation RVer, but this video makes me want to pull everything out and restock it for my next trip. Thanks for sharing!
Amber, which you probably all ready know😊 since you decluttered your van using wicker baskets as storage containers are helpful so the items don't move around inside cupboard space as you drive😊
Great way to cleanup and make a video at the same time. 😊I’m glad you are ready to travel again. 💕
Hi Amber... I've been thinking of you as the frigid ice storms engulf Houston and other areas of Texas. I hope you're safe and warm and being mindful of yourself and those you love there. Sending you a big hug my friend.
So exciting....I love the homebase videos as much as the van videos. What a great job you did cleansing the rig. You should feel accomplished. What a nice feeling.❤
thank you for discussing this as a Floridian i would never do van life long term mold and moisture is one big reason i don't think van lifers take this seriously i lived in a tiny house ADU on a body of water that had an improperly installed AC window unit IT GOT BLACK MOLD and my dream tiny home on the river quickly became a nightmare i am so glad i was renting and could leave mold is a real problem in a tiny space
Aloha Amber !!!! Finally made the permanent move to the Waikiki area of Oahu the other day. Getting adjusted to the area again. I’m so happy to finally be home in Hawaii. Keep on Story Chasing living the dreams and accomplishing them one moment at a time. Hugs from Deb now in Hawaii
We have house and rv and we have two of many things. I always keep fridge doors open after cleaning.
How fun to have a Nice Clean Van to Begin......
Some Fresh New Travels.....
While knowing - A Home is Waiting for Your Return.....
I loved hearing about the Dancing......
& Hoping you've incorporated it with an increase in Natural Water ( & no more Bubbles ) to combine with that Extra Stuff & get it Eliminated.... & After the Dance - Do some Deep Breathing to Eliminate even more..... Here's a happy tidbit - being that Extra stuff is made of CO2 - Those tiny No-Seeums are Attracted to you.... & Once it's gone - they won't be a problem.... Good Luck
Even a household refrigerator will mold if the door isn't left open to get air when not in use , so it's okay just do a little cleaning and let it air also put a box of baking soda in there it'll absorb any moisture and odors
I just got my body groove DVD 😄. I love to dance and my dog also passed so I don’t go out walking any more plus it’s been too cold to go out. So body groove looks like fun and uplifting. Have fun
I hope you have a great visit with your friend, be safe, be blessed, and can't wait to see your ventures!!!
Safe travels Amber. Enjoy your visit with your friend. ❤️🌹
You seem so happy & content, Amber. Really happy for you. 🌿🌷🌿
I love that painting too! The Van looks great! On to the next adventure. Thanks for sharing lots of love!
Enjoy your road trip ❤
hello I love your Van and its lived in and I feel 100% of what you mean when you need to decluter. Ron Sees America sent me over your way and I will be back to see much much more
It's awesome to see you getting back out there again and going traveling. Like the idea of having a home base to come back to. Have fun going to Padre Island. Going to Rockport in July when it's nice and hot. Need to go to Rockport there is a place called City by the sea and a restaurant called crab n and it is so good
Looking forward to sharing in your next adventure!
Yay for getting it done! Hope your trip is fun! 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Thanks for sharing can't wait to see you're travel
Have a great trip. Looking forward to seeing your trip south, stay safe
Remember to remove the batteries fr9m flashlights, walkie-talkie etc remote controls and store them with the devices sandwiches bags and tape is good to prevent corrosion in your devices.
Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there?
Mold is what happens in turned off fridge. Door need to be propped open. And stay that way or leave it running
You’ll only have one instapot until you accidentally leave it home, you’re on a trip and can’t stand not having it
Hi pretty lady. How are you and how is your family doing today? And how is the weather over there??
That's great, have fun on your trip! Didn't take long for you to get there!❤️
That’s a lot of stuff! Can’t believe you were under weight! Managing the weight on our class C (Mercedes sprinter chassis) was always a huge challenge. Hope you have a fun trip!
Good luck & safe travels on your trip
I stick a towel over the fridge door to keep it open enough when I’m not using it.
Tracy 😊 Great tips!
Hello Amber, thanks for sharing your update, nice to see that you are getting back on the road. Prayers for safe travels 🙏🙏💕💕
Hello Amber it's wonderful to see you are soon to be traveling again so looking forward to your adventures Best Wishes Stay safe
We are not full timer rv-ers so maybe this is part of your new learning curve but we make sure to completely clean our rig after each trip. That way we can jump in and be on our way quickly the next time we travel. If we don’t clean it first, the surprises are bountiful. Oh and, like everyone else, we leave the fridge ajar. Airflow baby!
Oh, so much to do when going away and cleaning. Glad to hear you're going on another adventure. Lots of good advice here.
Sorry about the mold. Love the blue wig!
Can’t beat a nice clean van 🚐 😊 look forward to your road trip 💫
I'm looking forward to my first trip as well! I can't wait to see your adventures!
I hope you have a great trip with warm dry weather ❤❤❤
Tracy Shanahan Thank you very much! 😊🙏
Can’t wait to see your next video. It’s always nice to hang out with friends. Thanks for showing us the various things you keep in your van. I travel a lot in my Escalade so I’m always interested in what other people bring along on their travels. I’m hoping to get either a van or rv in the future. Have fun with your friend. 😊
Fun looking at your junk lol❤️. Hugs and you give me great moments ❤️❤️👍😂
I hate to clean. You go girl 👧... you will have everything spotless soon. You will be proud of your labor. Be safe and have fun. God bless you .
Safe Travels, Enjoy and stay Safe. I see you stated you got stuck in the ice storm. Happy you responded and you're OK. I guess that will be in your next video.
Hey Amber....I'll have to sign on to the next Bootcamp.....I've been very, very busy with work (which I hope to quit sometime soon). Glad to see you have a home base, but always eager to see you hit the road as well. I need to take my Travato for some maintenance to NIRVC then hopefully hit the road this Spring.
Cleaning & organizing always is cathartic. Have fun on your trip. Will look forward to seeing your visit with your friend. Safe travels!!
Unless your RV is connected to electricity, you must leave the door open. If you close the door, it’s guaranteed to grow mold. Good luck on the new way of living for you. I have always felt like this way of RVing was the best fit for you , but felt like you had to make that decision by yourself since this is a uTube channel and there might be other things in the background I didn’t know about. Have fun on your future travels❣️
Have been thinking of you because of the weather. Ope you are staying safe.
I appreciate seeing someone else clean lol! Great job❤️❤️❤️
A Pen HAHA...I'm glad you liked it. 😊😂
Wow everything looks good, can't wait to tag along on your journey to your friends. It's been a while. So enjoy your trip and always safe travels...
Thanks so much!
Great job on cleaning your van, and I just love your wagon for hauling your stuff ….so clever…you don’t have to make many back & forth trips. I’m going to also pull up the app you mentioned, I love to dance !! Great exercise & so fun. Well have a wonderful safe trip and look forward to the next video . God Bless 👏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🏠
Thank you Amber. My travel trailer is parked beside my sticks and bricks. I will be checking it out Today. Thanks again. Stay Beautiful, perceptive, and organized.
Amber welcome to the wonderful world of part time RVing. It doesn't matter how clean the fridge is, if you turn it off you need to prop it open. Otherwise there will always be mold. We keep doubles of everything in our fifth wheel including condiments/spices ( removed of course during winter storage). Even then it's still a tiresome task to load up for a mere weekend trip. Can't wait till we go full-time where the packing/unpacking madness can come to an end.
You have to leave fridge door open until all the moisture dissipates......I learned the hard way too🤷🏼♀️
Hi Amber! Your van looks so great ! The bathroom is beautiful and I love how you set your storage up in there. I think you’re going to really like being in your van so much more with downsizing all the stuff. anyway, I have been having inertia… That’s about the best way to describe it, and I need to get out and clean up my Winnebago Solis PX. We took it out for San Diego and Joshua tree early January but I am concerned whether they’ll be mold in refrigerator. Anyway, I appreciate your video to help motivate me. I found BodyGroove to and I really enjoy it. I am planning a trip to the desert southwest, and will do a couple of the Texas National parks this spring, including Big Bend.
Use vanilla to clean and put some in something to let set, clean fridge with it and you will never see it again 😎 plus it smells great,no water.
Yes nice 🎉. You could get the small container they have for refrigerators. Help with smells. Plus maybe mold ❤
Enjoy your trip. Can’t wait to see your story chasing ❤
Yes! Thank you!
Vinegar is the best for removing mould. Bleach just discolours it - it doesn't remove. The smell goes away pretty quickly. I also use Eucalyptus spray the smell disappears as well. Fridge I have learned is best left open regardless how well it is cleaned.
WowAmber...a blue wig.🤣 Didn't know that you were a wild child at some point. Gorgeous and fun.
I took a trip to Texas and want to go back. I was there a short time and went to concerts every day I was there, so would love to go from the gulf to towards the desert side and explore more outdoors and revisit the cities. I love the speed limit, haha.
Fridges get like that just because they are sealed. Once it's clean leave the door open so that it continuously airs and that will solve your problem.
Hi, Amber! Can I suggest that (unless you have a private garage) you box your worthwhile van items and take them inside your home? I'd hate to see one of your forthcoming videos headlined by " I was robbed".....Have a happy!
Hello Amber , I just love your van , can’t wait till u camp :-) glad your happy again :-) my secret dream would be to learn from u how to live this life :-) it’s just a dream for now .
Hope you're having fun on your travels and the ice storms didn't reach you.
Lol welcome to the world of non-full time RV/Van life. When the batteries get low shtuff happens. Like fridge mold. Make sure you turn the master switch off or your chassis battery will die too. Oh the joys. Be safe. The weather is weird lately
Use equal parts vinegar and hydrogen peroxide on the mold. Bleach can actually help feed it. Also be careful that you don't disperse the spores into the air as you clean, as they'll take up residence in other places.
Cindy Stout 😊 Thanks for the tips!
Em sorry but bleach cannot "feed" bacteria!!! Some 'bleach' even contains hydrogen peroxide. Vinegar , ahh, take it or leave it!
@@Marie.b we're talking about mold, not bacteria. Indeed, chlorine bleach (not color-safe bleach, which can contain hydrogen peroxide) does help feed mold by leaving moisture behind, primarily in wood or soft surfaces. Vinegar combined with the peroxide is affective, not by itself,
necessarily.
@cindystout750 The most common reason for fridge mould is rotton food, i.e., the mould fed off the bacteria. I'm talking about killing the source. Regardless, chlorine does kill mould, specifically on nonnporous surfaces ,which is what we are talking about here, a fridge. On porous surfaces, mould might grow again NOT because the bleach leaves moisture around BUT BECAUSE the bleach might not get into every crevice TO KILL the mould. Any moisture that is left around from bleach is filled with a mould killer! Sorry but that's just the truth.
You cannot leave your fridge or freezer door closed when it is not in use-- it will do just what you found or get a funky smell that you can't get out -- must leave it propped open I use towels
You should wear mask around black mould & when using any strong cleaners….protect lungs? 😷. Maybe you can use water with few drops of vanilla essence to make fridge smell fresh 😁 Adventure bound with very clean & organised Van…travel safely! 😍🍻🇦🇺
Add clean the Berkey filters to your list, not good to leave your Berkey just sitting, give the tanks a good scrub as well!!
Dollar store beach balls partly inflated help hold things from moving around on shelves.
I'm glad we can look forward to an adventure. Just a heads up, you need to keep your 2-way radios charged. I had a set, and I didn't charge them for 6 months, and they stopped working.
Need to keep refrig door open a little when not in use 😊
Put an open box off baking soda. And keep the door open.
OMG, the mold!! 😮😢 I’m allergic to mold so I would’ve burnt that fridge to smithereens. It happened a few years back to my car while I was in Canada for a month and I declared it a complete loss. Make sure it is completely gone as it does and will spread. Add a box of baking soda to keep it safe and healthy. Enjoy your next trip FULLY. Cheering you on!!
When I winterize my camper for the winter. I keep the refrigerator and freezer doors cracked open . If not mold appears along with smell
I’ve been thinking about you all day Amber, I hope you didn’t get in that ice storm mess you guys are having in Dallas.
Boston Terrier Mom aka Sandy 😊 No such luck. I was caught in it.
I was wondering about amber too and hoping she wasn't out in her van. Glad she responded and is OK.
@@AmberJBaldwin Darn well I hope you’re OK.
Are you planning to get a second mattress so you don’t always have to move it from van to house?? Have an awesome trip !!!❤
Definitely gotta keep it clean from getting mold again
Most definitely
Road trip😊. It may have molded if you didn’t leave it open to dry out once it was turned off.
I don't know how people live in two different homes....like snow birds. So much to keep up with. So now you have a van and a house (basically 2 homes) to deal with. So hard. Maybe check your van more often.
I used to use bleach all the time too until I found out that mold remediation crews use hydrogen peroxide - hope your next adventure leaves a smile on your face and in your heart
Just be you. Live your life and GET A DOG!!! We miss Lilly but are ready for a new loved one.
I bet it feels really good to get your van cleaned up , thats your vacation home lol
You've probably already done it but if you'll clean it with Clorox water and then wipe it out good and dry if you're not used in the fridge and it being on you'll have to always prop it open
Check the filters in your Berkey as well, I didn't use mine for awhile,,,, GROSS!!!!!!
I’m just looking at your Berkie Water filter. Do you let that dry out when you’re not using it? I would imagine it can develop some mold too when not in use.
AW 😊 Yes I let it dry out and cleaned it up.
Cleaning...? We thought of you in the Ice Storm 2/2.
Hi, I find the name Corpus Christie interesting maybe you can tell me how it came about(a little history lesson for me)😂
You may want to consider removing the bike rack when not in use. The extra weight removed = better gas mileage.
The meds and other toiletries in the bathroom really should be put in a bin and brought into the house until you go out again. Freezing can destroy some of them. Doesn't it feel good to have the cleanup done????
Are you sure you got all the mold out from the cabinets? If not it will spread. Last thing you want is mold behind the walls. 🤗💖
Yes 100%
Bleach does not kill the mold thoroughly. You can Google it but a borax solution will kill it down to it's roots