I Bought My DREAM Truck to Live In Full Time
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Maria! My favorite customer by far! No one has been as excited to get into their “new” defender as you were. Look forward to seeing where you go👍
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Thank You so much for helping Maria !
I hope You realise, This now makes You part of the Roaming Reckless Family !
But seriously ! Thank You for finding such a sweet Defender ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for taking care of Maria. You helped her dream come true, and that sir, puts you miles ahead of most folks. It is a great fit for her, and she will make you proud in the way she takes care of Poe in her travels. You picked a great truck. Thank you from all of us that follow her travels.
Poe 3 looks good
Great customer service mate!! Fab vehicle, thanks from all of us! x
Merry Christmas Eve everyone ❤
Merry Christmas ! New to channel Outbacker Nice Land Rover!
Merry Christmas eve Maria 🎄🎁🎅 discovered your channel about 3 weeks ago, binge watching ever since then. Sweet rig!!!!
Merry Christmas 🎄 OD green 💚👌
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
Merry Xmas!
In case you don't know, the raven marks it as 85 Expeditionary and logistics wing of the RAF. It might have been part of a catering team or possibly mountain rescue. Probably came from the old RAF base at Stafford. There's a very good chance I drove Poe at some point when I was part of that wing, but most of our vehicles had elephants on the side.
Joel found Poe.....Joel is the type of man that makes shit happen! #period. No smoke screens, no song and dance........just wallah! They don't make em like Joel anymore.
That has got to be "THE HAPPIEST" You've been since forever !
When You were laid down underneath Poe, I think You had about the same amount of room as You did inside RU !
So happy for You !
Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏🐾
Thank you!!! ❤️
That doggie is sooo cute
As a Brit who has been following your channel for a while and loving all your and the very handsome Mr Blue's adventures, i didn't think there could be anything else to top it and BOOM, you did it, a British Landy and not only that, an ex-forces one. Fantastic. Looking forward to the build out and more adventures to come 🚚😄
Last UK inspection was done on 28th June 2022 when it had done 63616 miles, it's passed with no advisories
I’m sick at home alone this Christmas weekend. I’m a 32yo nurse but next year I fully plan to quit my job and embark on the same journey. Just came across your videos this weekend and I’ve watched ALL of them. Thank you for getting me out of my head during this lonely holiday weekend and reminding me that better days are coming! I can’t wait for this next chapter. It’s so close I can taste it.
As a British guy who's just discovered your channel a few days ago, I'm feeling very proud to see the defender, right hand drive... manual! RESPECT lol!! Let's go!
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i was thinking the same thing , subscribed ... happy holidays
Kiwi married to a Geordie here, we both kind of felt the same. Stay warm guys
As a Brit I totally agree 👍 absolute Beast of a Machine 😍
Can’t beat a Landy Defender & a little bit more special as Poe is ex RAF👍🏻 I’m biased as I’m English & was in the Air Training Corps too😂
Joel.. provided a thing called customer service which is a dying art. Shout to Joel
he probably recieves an adequate wage too - also a dying art
Bad ass. Blue is so lovely. Is he one of those dogs that can feel their owners emotions? Does he know when you’re sad or crying or upset about something? Those dogs are known to be so loyal.
I’m having to go back and watch your old videos since I just recently found your channel. This episode really reinforces how much fun you are. You are so much fun to watch and surely even more fun to know. It is no wonder your channel is so popular. Keep up the great content.
Oh my gosh, I'm so jealous. I've wanted a Defender for decades. In fact, this model was brand new when I started wanting one as a teen. You go girl! Those things are beasts. Have fun with it!
Great Vid, A few tips for you. 1. Buy a spare Alternator/Generator ideally a Hi output one if your fitting lots of electrical accessories. 2. Always use Good quality diesel fuel ideally add a fuel additive to raise the diesel Cetane number - it makes the engine run smoother/cleaner with better MPG and reliability. 3. Be super smooth with your gear box and clutch when driving- they are weak on Defenders and the smoother you are the better they will last. 4. Don't worry to much about Oil leaks as they leak from just about every where - But carry a spare gallon of engine/gearbox oil to top up just in case. 5. Buy some basic hand tools spanners/socket set/screwdrivers and learn some Car mechanics - will save you a lot of trouble. 6. Have a repair fund or start saving a few ££'s as Land Rovers will cost you a few quid every year to keep on the road.
Good luck with it and hope you enjoy owning it. Regards LS (Ex Land Rover Mechanic)
Get some good metric wrenches, leave them spanners in England!
I'm from Scotland and see a defender every day you sure have a nice looking truck enjoy your road trip Maria and blue
Hey! I NEVER would have guessed this vehicle! I can feel your excitement for your new chapter!! Be safe and well into the New Year!
Congratulations Maria on acquiring Poe,can't wait to see all of the expedition experiences you have with your new rig!!!
Hell yeah for Joel. Car people love sharing knowledge about our favorite vehicles to someone who is actually interested.
I have recently started watching because I was homeless living in a mini van in FL . I’m not doing that anymore I have a new job and I’m happy to watch you now . Please be safe. I hope I can get your channel viewed by way of mouth , good luck .
As soon as i saw the Raven on the door , i knew why you called it " Poe" . I look forward to your new adventures, and i hope the rig treats you well !
I am so excited for you! I've been checking back every few days to see if you're up and running. Enjoy the new rig and the many fun trips that you will take!!!! Enjoy!!!
So happy for you and Blue 😀! I can't wait to see you out West getting to some awesome camp spots 👍. ❤️🐶🐾
Congratulations Maria! Can’t wait to follow the build and new adventures with Poe! Hope it’s everything you were looking for!
Wow! Just Wow! I love it! I love everything you love about Poe. It's going to be so much fun watching you build him out your way! I'm right there with you girl loving every minute of it!!!
Merry Christmas and a most wonderful New Year ahead. Let's Go!
P.S. I just love your Mom. She's the best! Big Love and Hugs to Blu
I’m SO happy for you and Blue!! Merry Christmas!
Nice!! I thought it was ex-military by the look of it and checking the plate shows it was first registered in 2017 so the military would have had it before that as they don’t register them from new. 2017 must have been when it was decommissioned. Looking at the UK inspection history for it shows no rust issues which is good news as the frames can rust on these. Not many issues at all since 2017, just a brake line and headlamp bulbs and a wheel bearing. Seems like you got a good one! 👍🏻
I cannot remember in my whole life, seeing somebody more excited! Thats so great. many blessings on your build and may the road rise to meet you. well done, can't wait to see it all. Thanks for sharing.
I always thought your hair looked like raven feathers. How fitting your new logo is a raven! Love Poe!
I love your new rig! It’s perfect for you and Blue….it looks like it’s built like a tank!! I can’t wait to see what you do to the interior. And I can’t wait for you and Blue to start having adventures in Poe. Congratulations! And Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️
My favorite vehicle I have seen in years!! Love ❤ it!! Congrats girl you deserve it!!! Worth the wait for sure!! Can’t wait to see the adventures!
So happy for you Maria! The new rig is going to be amazing and I love the name. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
I was wayyyyy off with my guess 😆🥰 That big baby is beautiful. So happy for you, Maria. I can't wait to continue to watch you on your journey. Much love 💕
Not a member maybe after I get my new van paid off... MERRY Christmas, I am so very happy for you. I'm a 71 and a half lol solo female who hasn't done my first road trip... BUT it's coming! Just wanted you to know you've inspired this old gal and I'm tired of living vicariously through UA-cam. I'm so thankful that you're encouraging all the young women out there to roam restless to be free and set goals Ah if I could just turn back the clock. I'm in good shape so I'm not going to let my age stop me. Again, thanks I I look forward to seeing you and PO on the road, well not literally
I absolutely LOVE the old defender. Congratulations!!! Looking forward to all your new adventures.You deserve so many more subscribers. Hands down the real deal! I waited all week to see this vid. Merry Christmas! ❤
I am happy for you! Congratulations!! Super excited to see what happens next! Take care and more power!
I’m 72 years old and appreciate your passion for your new rig. Enjoy your youth and beauty and a 70s saying, “KEEP ON TRUCKING” 😊. Happy for you my dear 💟☮️‼️ You’ve an old hippie vibe, how delightful!!!
Diesel engines are the best, but make sure every 5 or 6 diesel fill ups to use a diesel fuel additive. You can find these at Walmart, Autozone, O’Reilly’s etc. And try and stick with Shell fuel, the best or Chevron. Nothing else!!
Good luck, safe travels. You will never have start up problems.
OMG Poe is INCREDIBLE!!!!!! This is the perfect rig for you and Blue. I can't wait to see you build it out into the perfect little home it is going to become. Oh the adventures and the new places you will be able to explore....the possibilities are endless. The best part is we all get to come along with you.
Merry Christmas from Ontario Canada.
Merry Christmas and a Reckless New Year, Maria and Blue!
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Congratulations!! I LOVE Poe! I know you and Blue will have years and years of fun in this rig!! Can’t wait to see it all unfold!! 💜💜
Lots of luck with your new rig! It's cool!
I can't wait to see what you're gonna do with it.
Ha, I called it!
Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
I also called it.
Yes!!! The new rig is sweet!!!! RIP to the subie..
Dreams coming true - the BEST. Merry Merry and many safe travels together!
Just found your channel as I follow other van lifers. I love defenders so these episodes really got my attention. So far I'm really liking you, your independence, your beautiful dog, and your take on life. You have a positive energy, love it.
You’re doing what we all want to do ! It’s amazing to follow you as it’s the next best thing for all of us ! I love how everyone is helping you !! It’s all proof of wonderful humans ! Something we so need in our world ! Thank you for doing what you do Maria !! And taking us along! ❤❤❤ merry Xmas girl!
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@@goodykei you like what Fearlessover50 says so you literally comment with a thumbs up emoji? This is youtube not fakebook. It's ok to actually comment here with words. js
@@Beach_Guy Thank You.
I do know that, but I was in a rush at the time. So I didn't have enough time to comment properly.
Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🙏
Love the new rig. Merry Christmas Eve!!
Pretty late to the party here but glad I found your channel. Love how a Defender can instil so much enthusiasm. I've gone through 5 of your videos already in no time at all! Thank you.
BTW there a lot of the hardware already in place to make your PO3 lefthand drive. Like chassis mounts for a LHD steering box, the mount for the steering tie rod to RH wheel spindle are already in place. You can even reuse the dash cluster. Just a few parts for the dash trim, a LHD steering box, a hole for the steering column, and swap over the pedal box and heater assemblies.
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you! I love seeing you so extremely happy and excited!!!
Another Brit says Well Done You - Defender's a great choice! We nearly all have right hand drive manuals here, you'll be fine :-) Hope You and Blue both love it. Happy Christmas both x
So happy for you!!! This is going to be the next level thing and I’m so excited to be aboard. GO POE!!
Aww I'm so happy for you. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
So happy for you and Blue 🖤 this is amazing and much deserved.
It's even a better rig that I thought you'd get! Awesome is the word! I've never seen you happier! Great Christmas gift!! Can't wait to see how you fix it up! Thanks for sharing your excitement!
Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎄🎄
Merry Christmas you guys! Poe is amazing! Joel is AMAZING!
You’re too kind! It was a pleasure to deal with someone with as much passion about defender as I have!
Shine bright like a diamond, your face, smile, we all felt your joy, your inner glow, we all wish you the best as you start your new journey, happy, safe travels, thankyou for allowing all of us to come along with you, happy holidays, denise from pa
Congratulations!!! So excited for you and can't wait to see what you do with the new rig!
You just got the best Christmas present! Poe is beautiful! I can’t wait to see your nesting process :-) Joel is such a sweetheart, showing you all that maintenance stuff.
Just found your channel and I have to admit I’m even jealous of you new sick rig. Hope your channel blows up and lots subscribe. Can’t wait to see your new videos and content.🍻🍻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Maria, congrats on Poe. Please learn all you can about these vehicles. It WILL come in very handy. Best of luck!
I just love how giddy you are!! Poe is sooo cool!! Glad you got your dream vehicle!
I went back and watched every single video you have. Congratulations on your new rig Poe!! Looking forward to more videos.
Merry Christmas Eve
You are just beaming Marie! I know it's taken a while to get here but it's so worth it. I am so extremely happy for you. Merry Christmas to you and Poe and Blue and your family. As a fellow Michigander, please stay safe and warm and get home before the storm hits. 🎄 Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭
Love, love, love your new rig! How cool!! I can't wait to see how you build the interior!
I love it! I had a RHD Military 109 years ago, now I am waiting on delivery of a 96 RHD 300 tdi 110 from Power Stance Import Export as well (mid Jan). Joel is the best! Stop by and check it out when you get to Northern Utah, we got some great back country to explore!
That build out will be fun 😇
You're fearless Mia! The fun of this will be the build out which will come in steps over time. Congratulations on a dream realized! Proud of you as always 💗
Thanks Dad ❤️
@@roamingreckless ❤❤❤
Hi Big Daddy
Thanks Daddy Reckless for raising such an incredible young lady! Wish the world had more dads like you in it.
That's a cool compartment on the side.Put your drone in there before you put running water.
Nice Rig by the way!R.R.
Congratulations on the new rig! I can’t wait to see your adventures! That is such a cool vehicle!
I can't wait to see it finish and your new adventures videos with Poe!! The idea you have for the build looked amazing, I hope it will look the same or even better!!! Good luck and safe travels!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Can’t wait to see Poe in action. He’s amazing!
That was probably one of the best videos I've seen from anyone for months!!
Thanks SO MUCH for showing us everything. So excited about Poe!!! Awesome, awesome, AWESOME!
So happy for you, Maria! Found your channel recently and have binged all of your videos. I love your free spirit and all the Blue content. He is so precious.
What you’re doing truly interests me. Would you consider a video showing how you got started full time camping and what it takes to continue doing so? I don’t see much sponsorships on your channel so I was curious how you maintain income, etc. I don’t know if I could do this full time myself, but maybe one weekend at a time and go from there…. Lol. It looks amazing! Any help is appreciated.
Also, congrats on the Defender. Cannot wait to see where “we” go on your adventures. Take care!! ❤️
Congrats! That's such a cool truck. I'm just starting to car camp in my LR4 and really like learning from your experiences. Enjoy Poe!
Mmm. Hope reliability isn't a problem. 🎄🎄🤶🤶
Haha 🤦
The 300tdi is bulletproof if well looked after.
That’s a nice rig! Can’t wait to see the finish product when it’s all said and done. Looking forward to seeing what adventures this rig will take you and blue. Merry Christmas Eve!
Congrats on the new rig and can't wait to see how sick you have it decked out best of luck and love from NJ big blessings to the family 👑
Congratulations on such a great new rig. Looking forward to your build.
As a senior person, I have 2 SUV’s from late 80’s. And I actually like these more, because they’re less complicated and less computerized.
And the trucks I have are immaculate , drivetrain, bodies, interiors. I’ve always fixed things.
Now that LandRover is a gem. And customize to your pleasure. 🙋♂️🐈🐈
I have a wonderful Australian Shepherd named Raven, even though he is not all black, (of course) so I absolutely love the raven on the door of Poe. My rig, that I don't live in full-time (and have yet to think of a suitable name for) is a white 2016 4Runner, and looks more like a soccer mom rig, but hey, I was a soccer mom in Minnesota! I now live out in the mountains in Idaho. Anyway, wish I could find a way to put that Raven motif on the door of my forerunner as my dog Raven and I wander around the mountains out here. Have fun in your new classy rig Poe!
Not me dropping everything to watch this😬
Congratulations girl on landing your dream
rig! How exciting🤗 I love it, even the color!
This is one of my favorite videos of yours...
ever! Always great seeing your sweet mom!
What a cool guy Joel is! SO happy for you🎉
Merry Christmas to U & Blue🎄⛄🎅❄🚚 ❤
I am so excited for you!! Enjoy the journey!
Great choice it looks great. I'm sure you're going to love being able to wake up and sit up and not hit your head. Can't wait to see the adventures you go on with this beauty.
Im overjoyed for you and Blue! I can’t wait to see what adventures are to come. Much love and Merry Christmas!
The first video I watched of you, Blue, and Ru, I picked up the adventurous and fearless side of you, Maria, almost immediately! I binged watched all your videos and enjoyed watching your authentic self. Poe just put a stamped on it! Excited to watch the build. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and cheers to a Happy New Year!! 🎆
Thank you so much!!
Maria, you are an inspiration! Your enthusiasm is contagious!
My first glimpse of you. I like your joy and I'm staying to watch all of this. The fact that you have an Australian Shepherd is bonus.
Yay!!! I can seriously feel your excitement throughout this video and it brings me sooo much joy 🖤 I cannot wait to watch you turn this baby into your home 🤗 Poe couldn’t of found a better owner 😊
Thank you!!
Merry Christmas Eve and cheers to Maria roaming reckless in Poe in 2023!! We are here for it! Proud of you, girl. ❤🎄🥂🙌🏼
ps ~ The raven in Poe’s poem was named “Nevermore”. Maybe that can be his middle name. 😂
Officially his middle name 🫡
@@roamingreckless Love that idea! ❤ Poe “Nevermore” Barrera should be on his new birth certificate.
That is a great fun fact!!
@@roamingreckless Hello! So first of all I just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and congratulations on your new vehicle it is awesome. My question to you is why did you want a right side manual? I mean I much prefer a stick shift so I get the manual part but was it just for authenticity or is there some better or higher function of the right side driver manual?
Oh and I love Mr Blue!!! Himz is a big smushy Manz ❤️❤️
Hi Maria! Wishing you, Blue and the rest of your family a very Blessed, Happy Christmas!
Holy moly, I wasn't expecting that. That is truly a bad ass vehicle. Can't wait to see the build. Merry Christmas and be safe.
OMGOODNESS, MARIA!! This truck was absolutely made for you & Blue!! I am so stoked to see what you do with it!! Have a great time building out and safe travels, friend!! Happy Holidays!!
I’ll start by saying I love the new rig. For some folks that would be an ideal platform. I will also say that unless you developed some advanced British diesel mechanic skills while you slept last night you are in for a world of pain (ie, expense and frustration). On the upside I (and many people like myself) will absolutely watch every single episode to watch this drama unfold and reach its inevitable conclusion. Good luck and Godspeed young lady.
LOL WAS THINKING THE SAME THING
@@sycamoreandsalt I am honestly not trying to be mean at all. During the episode we learn the rig only has 63k miles on it, ok great. Then we also learn that everything has been rebuilt....hmmm. Why did everything need to be rebuilt on a rig with 63k miles on it? Well I have a pretty good idea why. The engineering and reliability of the older Land Rover Defenders is not good. Icing on the cake - the seller gives you a box of parts he knows for a fact you're going to need for your freshly rebuilt vehicle. Building classic cars for my collection is my main pass time in life. I have a 65 Impala SS, a 66 Chevelle, a 67 Chevelle, a 72 International Scout II and a 78 Chevy K10 Shortbed. What I'm trying to say is that I have a firm understanding of what it takes to keep an old vehicle on the road. This is going to be an eventful year for Maria.
@@BigIronTexas respect, you have a desirable collection. Poe's a collector's dream, not a practical rig to live in like various other creators are trying to achieve. If you want reliability and low fuel charges this is not what you want. It's basically an Impala with big tires minus the cheap repairs.. thumbnails will look good so I'm hoping maybe new traction on the channel will afford her this liability.
@@BigIronTexas im sorry this rig doesn't even compare to an impala please forgive me i take that back now that i think.
Peeps, do you not know that our girl is a mechanic? She fixed her Subaru by kicking it in one video.
Hope you’re keeping out of the storm. Love Poe. Keep stirring the gearstick, you’ll find one eventually. Cheers from Cornwall UK(Home of the Pasty).
Congratulations on the new truck! Happy for you and 🐶
Wow, Congrats to you, Poe looks bada$$. Can’t wait to see the adventures Poe takes you on. For Joel to go over the defender with you is beyond amazing. Merry Christmas Eve to you and your family.😀🧡👉🏼🇨🇦
i hear they bad about breaking down alot
It’s amazing to see you so happy about a new rig! Good for you BE safe!🌺🌺🌺
Congrats on the awesome new rig. Can’t wait to see how you build it out. Happy Holidays!
So you went from subaru wagon to this ...? 🤔
Your point?
Design it where you don't have to go outside to get into the back. Also, you might have already had plans to do this, but also set it up where you can cook inside without leaving the safety of the van. A lot of weird stuff is happening out here and you want to be as safe as possible. You can also place a narrow window over your sink/stove/work area...Not big enough for anyone to get in, but wide enough to bring in a lot of light and air when you need it. You have enough space in there for a shower/bathroom. I can't stress it enough. Get you a handgun and some bear spray. Don't leave your van without it.
I totally chickened out on getting vintage for my new rig and ended up with a 5th gen 4Runner, so I'm both jealous and thrilled to live vicariously through you 😂 congrats, Poe is perfect!!
I had a Suburban once. It was older, and I was just as excited as as you are. I understand. Merry Christmas 🎄⛄ 😊❤️