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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @whiteperson806
    @whiteperson806 Рік тому +4

    When hummingbirds follow you around you have found your place of service in the food chain. It was just so sweet to see him pop in and video bomb you while yo did your opener.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I love Hummingbirds! It is strange, that I can move 200 miles or so, and I have Hummingbirds look for food right at the spot where it usually is! So I always set up the feeders.

  • @sew1971
    @sew1971 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely love it, sister! 2 year old video but a lady after my own heart! The exterior/interior, to the Ram with a cap, to the hammock to Ralphie! Keep inspiring! God Bless ❤

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Been on the road now for 3 years with it, it is holding up great!

  • @aureas
    @aureas Рік тому +4

    I love the hummingbird that hovers by for a visit at the very beginning of your video!
    ✨🤗✨ how serendipitous. 🧚‍♀️ 😌

  • @Freedie-dt1hu
    @Freedie-dt1hu Місяць тому

    I love camping take care sister ❤

  • @jenninajeep
    @jenninajeep 2 роки тому +3

    I like the porch. Very cool

  • @geraldmerkel7145
    @geraldmerkel7145 3 роки тому +7

    Yo Stephanie, Learning lesson, we have all had similar fails. You are doing Awesome. I leave my chains on until the hitch clears the ball and I know everything is good to go. I absolutely 💘 your rig. Hello again from Mid Michigan USA

  • @marymadalenem2351
    @marymadalenem2351 2 роки тому +1

    That was great!!! Even showing the flop..That can happen to anyone.. Beautiful Vardo...

  • @kerricorser4562
    @kerricorser4562 2 роки тому +1

    That Hummer found you at the end! Such a great little place you've built! Beautiful.

  • @brendantwlthewolflover6653
    @brendantwlthewolflover6653 4 місяці тому

    At 2:13…If that were my trailer, my heart would’ve SANK! My trailer is already heavier than yours…I would think anyway. If my trailer fell like that, my heart would sink. So glad you didn’t panic when your trailer did that.

  • @shingabiss
    @shingabiss Рік тому

    You are quite an artist! What a grand and elegant job you've done!

  • @rubyokosi8377
    @rubyokosi8377 3 роки тому +6

    Stephanie you are doing an awesome job❤️I wish me and my dog could wagon train with you. One day girlie. Well cross paths!!!!!🙏🏽

  • @davecollins9824
    @davecollins9824 2 роки тому +3

    Miss Stephanie, a tip that I noticed that you may want to consider, check your weight distribution in side your caravan ... keeping main weight over your axle (by your video, you looked a little tongue heavy) with that adjustment it makes for easier pulling for the truck and easier hook up and set up. Great set up ....Be kind to you and safe travels !

  • @madeleinejohnston4790
    @madeleinejohnston4790 Рік тому

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH FROM ALMIGHTY GOD,
    WELL DONE

  • @mygypsyadventure3610
    @mygypsyadventure3610 2 роки тому +2

    This is exactly what I want. I am amazed that you built this on your own.

  • @laviniacontraro4705
    @laviniacontraro4705 Рік тому

    Awesome, I really wish I was handy to work with tools, I'm proud of myself for simply changing a headlight or tail light on my van. I've been spoiled having my live in mechanic my entire life

  • @themakersstation
    @themakersstation 3 роки тому +5

    Stephanie - wow! Thank you for sharing your problem-solving from the road. Stay safe and keep those Misty adventures rolling. ❤️

  • @Noneya-j2o
    @Noneya-j2o Рік тому +2

    If weld a socket on the end of a iron shaft. Then you can use a cordless drill for raising and lowering your jacks. It's the way I do mine. Saves a whole lot of cranking.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      Ty for the tip. Since then I have improved my system and use a drill as well 😊

    • @RBG-tr9ce
      @RBG-tr9ce 8 місяців тому

      Those sockets can be purchased relatively cheap.

  • @abbasharun4525
    @abbasharun4525 Рік тому +1

    Harika. Çok nefis. Bayıldım. 👍🏻👌✋️

  • @sabby1802
    @sabby1802 Рік тому

    Amazing, love the levelers you added around ur house

  • @walkingwithbigfoot4485
    @walkingwithbigfoot4485 Рік тому

    My inspiration miss u Steph and raphie hopefully you keep them out of the garbage

  • @TimTamRipple
    @TimTamRipple 7 місяців тому

    I love this and i love the music . I want one.

  • @Bella-jm4us
    @Bella-jm4us Рік тому

    Very impressive, and now I want to build one! ❤😊

  • @zacharyneufeld3854
    @zacharyneufeld3854 5 місяців тому

    My suggestion would be (I'm a new trailer enjoyer as well) I'd keep a cinder block (brick) to place under the jack to save you from having to mess around with those cheesy scissor jacks. Hope this helps 🙏

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  5 місяців тому

      Thank you Zachary, bricks definitively help. I have a better setup now. Congrats on your trailer!

  • @KeeperofTheMountain
    @KeeperofTheMountain 2 роки тому +1

    I am researching making a Sheep herder wagon. I searched Vardo to get ideas. You gave me some. Thank you and stay adventurous.

  • @EduardoJimenez-rk8nw
    @EduardoJimenez-rk8nw 2 роки тому +1

    Wow ! Incredible !

  • @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno
    @Hadassah-KaquoliMReno Рік тому

    It’s a beautiful little place!

  • @chuckhodges9227
    @chuckhodges9227 3 роки тому +2

    Ok I'm subscribed to your channel and find it inspiring. Thank you!

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Chuck!

    • @mdanielle100
      @mdanielle100 Рік тому

      @@MyTinyWagon I just subscribed as well!

  • @kishwarshaheen2628
    @kishwarshaheen2628 Рік тому

    Outstanding performance respected lady

  • @silversurfer3457
    @silversurfer3457 Рік тому

    Before you disconnect the trailer, you probably wish to chalk the trailer wheels both ways, both sides, especially on uneven ground , to avoid surprises. Charming wagon ! , .

  • @lindafox2342
    @lindafox2342 Рік тому +1

    Hi Stephanie, it was a pleasure meeting you and Ralphie. You're so awesome, stay safe in your travels. Linda, Ken and Ed

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, it was very nice to meet you as well!!! 💕

  • @ajf5823
    @ajf5823 Рік тому

    You unpack and pack up all that stuff every time you set up and break camp! 😱 l personally couldn’t do that.

    • @angelaratzay9034
      @angelaratzay9034 Рік тому

      I could I'm an 88 year old female great stuff steph

  • @nonameanonim5313
    @nonameanonim5313 Рік тому

    Привет!
    Замечательный характер! Атмосферное видео! Классный домик👍
    Привет из Сибири 🥰

  • @theemeraldfox7779
    @theemeraldfox7779 Рік тому

    That is a very beautiful build luv,very impressed ❤

  • @nancytaylor511
    @nancytaylor511 Рік тому

    Just found your channel. What a great idea for a camper and camp setup.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      Thank you Nancy! Enjoy the videos!

  • @followyourbliss101
    @followyourbliss101 Рік тому

    i like a lot of the features you put on your vardo

  • @dbru2650
    @dbru2650 Рік тому

    Great job, love your camper

  • @yelenakozorezov6587
    @yelenakozorezov6587 Рік тому

    Nice video very nice trailer and dog
    Very special

  • @JEM-c8i
    @JEM-c8i Рік тому

    Nice tiny house! Be safe out the Stephanie! Best wishes to you! Cheers!

  • @davekent20
    @davekent20 3 роки тому +2

    On the hitch I would put a sticker saying put Chuck's by the wheels so then you won't forget again

  • @ruolov1
    @ruolov1 11 місяців тому

    This is so neat! I want to meet a vargo wagon community and you so I could ask some questions. This is the life I would want for myself. I don't want to live in a condo anymore.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  11 місяців тому

      Well there is a huge community of likeminded out there! What is holding you back?

    • @ruolov1
      @ruolov1 11 місяців тому

      @@MyTinyWagon Where should I start? I don't own land. Where will I build it? I don't have a garage. Condo HOA will not approve for me to work on it outdoors. I'm not sure if there is a lot/space I could rent for only a few months to keep wood materials and equipment there. Who can help me out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  • @ChristopherPreston-g2m
    @ChristopherPreston-g2m Рік тому

    Take Care out there sweet Lady 😊

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 2 роки тому

    Very nice! Luv the design!

  • @zacharyneufeld3854
    @zacharyneufeld3854 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ! I am so far !

  • @MelindaGilman
    @MelindaGilman 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful

  • @lross
    @lross 2 роки тому

    Hermosa tu casa con ruedas, y felicitaciones por salir a viajar con tu mascota. Ten precaucion cuando desacoples el enganche, siempre es mas seguro calzar las ruedas primero.

  • @DanielSmith-rw9ms
    @DanielSmith-rw9ms Рік тому

    I plan on making a folding deck/porch like that on my camper!

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому +1

      I would love to see a pic once you are done!

    • @DanielSmith-rw9ms
      @DanielSmith-rw9ms Рік тому +1

      @@MyTinyWagon well, I have the materials gathered together & putting flatbed on my truck presently

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      @@DanielSmith-rw9ms Awesome!!

  • @nildasantiago6330
    @nildasantiago6330 Рік тому

    Tiny house is soon cute

  • @cajewa-ek4uw
    @cajewa-ek4uw 11 місяців тому

    Amazing woman!

  • @johnwinn5225
    @johnwinn5225 2 роки тому

    Hey Steff the very best and most experienced campers make mistakes the smart ones learn from the uhohs you have been given some sound advice on wheel chocks just don't ask how I know . My only additional pointer get some type of wide pad to put under your jacks again don't ask how I know . If you have any videos of the build would love to see them .

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the advice! Here is a link to the build video:ua-cam.com/video/ucrEQaJlvEA/v-deo.html

  • @kresdubbin4196
    @kresdubbin4196 10 місяців тому

    i felt terrible watching you struggle with the jacking up the Vardo. you probably have already done this. Use a cordless drill to do the hard cranking. And put levels Oil levels around the bottom areas. Also, l think you are incredibly attactive, and am so impressed with what you are doing. Stay safe.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, I very quickly upgraded to a cordless drill! Set up is much quicker and easier now. 😊

  • @EcoSpeeder
    @EcoSpeeder Рік тому

    A Romo dream cabin

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 3 роки тому +1

    yo-buddy.Bravo.you created useful ~ see ya!,

  • @johnstpierre8909
    @johnstpierre8909 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice, can I ask what size is the trailer?

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  2 роки тому +2

      The size of the trailer is 7 x 12

  • @honkey6373
    @honkey6373 Рік тому

    Put a block of wood under the original trailer jack and it'll lift it high enough safely.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      This was a couple of years ago when I first started out. I do lift it with the trailer jack now

  • @elitza38
    @elitza38 Рік тому +1

    I love the bachground music. Who are the musicians

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      You can find the artist info in the description towards the end

  • @LatyQuinones
    @LatyQuinones 2 роки тому

    Come visit upstate NY. You’d live it. :)

  • @fodderfresh1869
    @fodderfresh1869 6 місяців тому

    May i make a suggestion you can buy an adaptor for a impact drill that makes for a lot less cranking

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  6 місяців тому

      I have that now. This video is when I first started out.

  • @vanvorst1999
    @vanvorst1999 Рік тому +1

    Yumpin Yimini!

  • @drgranger2
    @drgranger2 2 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Did you build it? Thinking of building one for my next project.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  2 роки тому

      Yes, I did build it! Was a fun project!

  • @RD-lf6tp
    @RD-lf6tp Рік тому +1

    Really getting a lot of info and ideas from watching your build. Just wondering - are you staying comfortable without any insulation in the walls or ceiling? if i get around to building one it will get used in some pretty hot weather but i would skip the insulation if I could.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching, glad you are getting ideas!!!! Misty heats up a lot with the metal roof despite the insulation during summer. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation & openings so you can use it as a shade structure in a hot climate

    • @mdanielle100
      @mdanielle100 Рік тому

      @@MyTinyWagon have you ever camped in the winter? How do you think that could go with warming her up?

  • @ruthieclarke9125
    @ruthieclarke9125 Рік тому

    Wow, Stephanie! I dropped my trailer tongue one time (slightly different circumstances) in 7 years full time and I almost had a heart attack! Every time thereafter I still get anxious when unhooking. Good on you girl! You are a pro! How long do you stay in one spot for that much perfect of a setup? Great video and beautiful Vardo!

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      Thank you Ruthie! I am much more comfortable now, with an improved system. I stay at least a week with a now even nicer set up….maybe I need to do a video update!!! 😁

  • @jeremywilliams9039
    @jeremywilliams9039 2 роки тому +1

    Where does one learn to build one of these? I'd love to have a vardo of my own. Thank you.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  2 роки тому

      Jeremy, there are a lot of resources out there, like instructables, or Facebook Groups about Vardos

  • @samhalter1858
    @samhalter1858 2 роки тому

    Who built your camper

  • @KaquolMeliReno
    @KaquolMeliReno Рік тому

    You didn’t block the wheels

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  Рік тому

      Yep, I was very new to this at that time.

  • @ricksmith7631
    @ricksmith7631 3 роки тому +5

    Tounge jack not working??? put a block under it and you get more lifting height to clear the ball. If that were mine I'd buy an electric, 3 bolts and one wire to the battery and no more cranking. Those jacks arent meant for lifting, they're only stabilizers so Misty doesn't rock when moving around. Electric jacks are cheap and easy to install, you need one for about 3000 pounds ( i do this for a living). Still love your videos.

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  3 роки тому +1

      I recently upgraded to the ones you use with a drill, I think they are 5,000 lbs

    • @ricksmith7631
      @ricksmith7631 3 роки тому +2

      @@MyTinyWagon Those have the capacity but my main concern was using them to lift off the truck ball. The tounge jack should be the only thing used to lift off the ball and the other jacks for stabilizing only. All your front to back levelling is done with the tounge jack, side to side levelling is usually done by planking the tires and after levelling then the four corner jacks are added and only used enough to push up a little on the camper. ive seen stabilizer jacks that actually unwound after putting too much weight on them. Wheel chocks are very important and the first thing i put in place before doing anything. I still dont see why the tounge jack doesnt go high enough to get off the truck ball, they have a travel usually of about 16 inches- this is where a good 8 inch thick block becomes very useful to get extra lift height. Just dont want to see you hurt or damage anything

    • @mdanielle100
      @mdanielle100 Рік тому

      Do the electric jacks get powered through the car battery?

    • @ricksmith7631
      @ricksmith7631 Рік тому

      @@mdanielle100 if the camper has its own battery or is still plugged in, thats where the power for the jacks come from. if you plug the 7 way plug into the tow vehicle you can pull power from there also, assuming it was wired correctly. periodically you need to go and tweak your jacks, especially it the ground is soft and the jack foot sinks, but you arent plugged into your tow vehicle, thats where having an onboard battery comes into ply - or just being plugged into shore power will also do the job. Just dont ever try to lift the camper using the stabilizer jacks, they arent meant for it and most will either trip the overload cutout or will damage themselves in the process. With stabilizer jacks an 8 inch square piece of treated lumber under the jack foot helps supprt the load, alot of jack feet are maybe 6 inches square and cant support alot of the load placed on them without sinking into the ground unless the ground is rock hard.

  • @zacharyneufeld3854
    @zacharyneufeld3854 5 місяців тому

    Are the laws in Washington stupid like Oregon as far as tiny home laws that over reach ?

    • @MyTinyWagon
      @MyTinyWagon  5 місяців тому

      Not sure which laws you are referring to. As far as placing a Tiny Home, those laws change by County