Buckingvan Palace Tour | Full-Time 144" Sprinter Motorhome
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2019
- Here it is! Sue’s complete walkthrough of Buckingvan Palace, her 144” full-time motorhome crafted at Advanced RV. We are lucky to have worked with such a kind, talented builder. Happy travels, Sue!
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Sue's one of the best presenters I've seen. Could listen to her walk through over and over again.
Brad MacK awww, that’s so kind!! Thanks so much for the encouragement (=
I hate her desicions
I agree, clear and thorough.
Very detailed and reminding audience they can choose to go different routes of build for personal need.
This is what worked for her.
I liked her personal comment about leaving the bed made. Exactly my sentiment.
I would love to live this rv life. It is obvious she makes rv camps a fun experience.
She is living her best life on the road and telling it as it is , love her passion for the van life . Chapeau 💪
Twice now - for me!
Probably one of the best layout for 144" wheelbase. Shower, kitchen, bed, everything. It's gorgeous!!
anne jillian thanks!! It’s working great for me!
Don’t these advanced RVs Cost like 300,000?
The movie night and the shower outside are fantastic, makes ARV leading the edge. Your previous experience on 170” speaks for all.
I don't like many RVs because they are too confining, not enough windows, not enough natural light. This design completely addresses that yet remains very functional. Very nicely engineered.
ourkaravan, thanks!! I totally agree - I hate not having big windows to see all the amazing views!! ARV did a great job addressing all the engineering problems I created when I told them I didn’t want any walls on the passenger side!! (=
This is my favorite RV build and layout ever!
This is the best Sprinter conversion I've seen yet. Everything about it love. The bed. The shower. The "movie night". The table. The galley. The Duratrack tires. Having it as a 4X4. I'd live in this full time without any question. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
B C Thanks!! Glad you liked it! After 10 months in Bucky, there’s still pretty much nothing I would change about the design.
OK, I almost never comment, but I'm a retired automation engineer, and I don't impress very easily, but I am very impressed by the completed product, even more so by your presentation
and way over the top grasp of what allows the functionality you have conceptualized.You are in the 5% club. I hope you have very enjoyable travels, and I will take a trip to Advanced RV with my wife to check out what they offer. Thanks much!
Mark O Matic D, Wow - very kind comments - thanks!! I don’t think I’ve ever been a 5%-er before (=
We look forward to hosting you, Mark!
I agree with Mark. Great van and excellent presentation. Sue need to spend more time presenting, she is a natural. Very knowledgeable!
Dewey Carpenter , thanks!! I appreciate the encouragement!
I agree Sue is a great presenter, but she has van life experience. She’s done it, and now knows what she really needs vs what she wanted and thought she needed. I second the 5% ranking. Bravo!
I will soon be getting my own van and decided low cost minimal furnishings until I live in it and see what I really need and the best working layout. I struggle with rear couch/table/bed vs front because the van already comes with 2 seats that I couldn’t bring myself to waste as seating! I also want a passenger side closet as far back as possible leaving room for my rear hide-a-bath also. I’m really on the fence about this and figured I won’t know until I live it. Until...I hear and see Sue’s 270 degree view. SOLD!
Great thought put into this build and it shows. Great presentation but more so, excellent design and layout!
I like that Advanced RV built what YOU wanted and not pull you toward a predetermined component that they have already done and would be easiest to do. THAT, is real customization!
After watching this video, I absolutely fell in love with both, you and Buckingsvan Palace. I can not find words to describe how usefull you lovely presentation has been. You are truly a gem of a human being with a very keen eye for excellence, as proved by your choice of ARV, a company way above the standard in RV's custom builds. Thank you again for taking the time to share so much valuable information on so many important decisions making issues, and also making the process so interesting. I wish you the best in your shorter van experience. I myself, am a 60 years old ophtalmologist in the Dominican Republic, looking forward to soon retire as a full timer.
She is a brilliant spokes person for advanced RV. Her choices in design were quite different from the couple who also ordered a 144 inch RV, but without windows and quite a number of other radically different choices. As different as they are, I was fascinated with both. I wish that I had the ability to work with advanced RV to make one of my own and at least part time in it. Meanwhile these videos are letting me imagine what that life might be like with so many different possibilities.
Richard Bunbury awww, thanks! Glad you liked the video 🚐💨
Sue, Thanks for sharing. Buckingvan is stunning! and you are so gracious to answer all our questions. Funtimes to you~
AFS Consultants, thanks so much!! Happy to help, when I can (=
Very impressive build Sue. I’ve alway said the best van designs come from full timers. Congratulations!
Midway, thanks so much!!
Tea anyone! FANTASTIC.
Alice Green lol! Thanks! How can you have a Palace without having tea ?!? 😁
I had to comment. I LOVE Sue! She is so much fun to watch doing her van walk through. So informative & she seems so nice! Sue is the type of camper you'd love to meet on one of your road adventures. Thanks for posting! Have fun Sue!
Love this build, particularly because of your ability to have a clear view on your right side. That's a PLUS for me!!😊❤🥰
Wow..what an awesome conversion!! I wish this company much success as they sure look like they do a top notch build out! There are back yard guys trying to replicate this with no luck and they are trying to charge a full commercial price..I would buy from these guys before anyone else..they truly do a fantastic build!!
Chris Reed - I totally agree!! ARV did an awesome job building Bucky!
Sue and Advanced RV , you 2 did a great job. The difference here from most RV'ers is that this lady knew what she wanted. Super layout!
Thanks so much, Hong Shi!! It was really fun building this van with ARV & so far, Bucky’s been awesome!
Thanks for the kind words, Hong Shi. Sue had a distinct, refined vision!
She really knows her stuff, well done.
I absolutely love your build. I’m a single, 57 y/o female and I would definitely live in it. Well done!
Lori W , thanks!! Sounds like we have a lot in common 😁
Absolutely!!
Easily my fav van build and the perfect amount of explanation, Great Job!
Sn1p3rSn4k3 Thanks!! Glad you liked it!
Sue is an awesome spokeswoman for your company! You should feel honored to have someone like her representing your company.
Chris, thanks! That’s very kind of you!! (=
I mean it! After watching you I want to buy an rv from this company, quit my job and leave my wife and kids to become a full time rv’er!! You really are great, and to see a company build a custom unit like this to your exact specifications is awesome!!
Chris, Lol! Get on out here, the water’s fine!! But bring the wife & kids - they want to come, too!! (=
Brilliant concept, design and execution. I've seen countless RV designs but I have to say I think this is the one that would work for me. Awesome.
keosh777 , Wow - thanks!! That’s a really nice complement!! Hope to see you out on the road somewhere in the van of your dreams (=
Great van, great owner! This is exactly what I want my van build to be like! Thank you Sue!
Bryan G , glad you liked Bucky! Good luck with yours - I hope you end up with a your perfect van!
Amazing design and build achievement!! Well Done, Sue and ARV!!!
We are so happy for her!
A S, thanks for your kind words!! I’m super happy with how Bucky turned out!!
Thanks for posting and the 5 week update. Safe and good travels.
Northstar7 Happy travels to you, too!!
That's the best layout I've seen in a van - at least for my tastes. Fantastic!
Thank you for sharing Sue, I have been looking for a few months now and your video of Bucky has convinced me that this is the one for me! I hope to see you on the road one day!
Sheer joy to watch all thru from start to finish, and the extra update at the end was a great idea too, showing how it was after a few weeks use in real conditions. Such a fabulous van, it really is a palace, it is magnificent, a masterpiece. The shorter length compromises nothing at all, and gives so many driving advantages, this is extremely clever. Build quality is fantastic. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us, it's very well presented. Best wishes from Alan, in England, ( home of the original Buckingham Palace, but frankly I'd prefer to live in yours!).
alan may , Wow!! What an awesome complement, coming from the land of amazing Palaces!! Glad you enjoyed the Buckingvan tour!!
You're most deservedly very welcome, wishing you happy trails, Alan, UK.
I think this may be my favorite ARV design so far...
Thanks David!
Thanks, David!! It’s definitely MY favorite ARV design (=.
This was a great review! For the first time, I understand why someone would want a 144 over a 172. Thank you!
flyshacker , Thanks!! To me, with the bed up front, the fully usable rotating cab chairs, & the open space by the slider door, it actually feels BIGGER inside than the 22’9” van I traded in!
WOW! That's the word I kept saying throughout your video. Which BTW, you do a GREAT job describing and talking throughout!
I REALLY feel you when you discuss four season and offload ability. Why spend the money on an RV you can't use ALL THE TIME... EVERYWHERE?
Also knowing the measurements of batteries and tanks is very important. RV companies that install some of the terrible products out there, should be ashamed. The Silverleaf really seems like the way to go.
Love the open shower design/concept. It really makes sense. I've often disliked having shower space unused 99.9% of the time.
Congratulations on your build. I hope you are able to enjoy it worry free for years to come. If you are ever in the Loveland Colorado area (near Rocky Mountain National Park) feel free to stop in, boondock, empty tanks, plug in and enjoy the area. We have plenty of room. The only thing I ask in return would be a tour of Bucky! :-)
David Micklo, Wow - super nice comments!! Glad you liked Bucky & the video!! Haven’t been to CO for a few years now, so it’s definitely on my short list of places I need to go back to. Thanks so much for the kind invitation!!
99.9% unused shower is why many full time rv folks always appear dingy & disheveled, unlike Sue. Water conservancy is important and so is cleanliness.
Betty Mackey, I was referring to the space a shower uses up when the shower is not in use. Not that the shower wasn’t being used.
David Micklo thanks for your fast reply. I better understand. I appreciate Sue's design, yet I would prefer a perm fixed shower where I could also store a portable washing machine.
@@bettymackey379 a washing machine in a 144"? How is that even.possible?
Incredibly well thought out RV! Wow.
WELL THOUGHT OUT / AWESOME DESIGN! Love the CPAP tubing hole, the projection system, phone holder, and fantastic views with doors & windows. The open bathroom concept was brilliantly executed. I am so jealous.
Jay Foster, Thanks so much!! I’m glad you like him!
Sue sue why can't all women be like you. You speak so true and you design great vans too. I really like your entry area and your shower solution but most of all I think you a very happy camper! Your van is testament and a reflection of the quality of person you are Sue! Thanks for the tour 🙏
Electron Proton Neutron Mouron , LoL - thanks!! And you’re right - I’m a very happy camper!!
I adore Buckingvan. I'm so happy for you, Sue! I hope one day I can fulfill my van life dream and cross paths with you. Blessed travels! 🙏💖🚐
You narrate really well! Thanks for all your effort.
Marcus Bustad Thanks for the encouragement!!
I agree, one of the best tours I’ve seen, for sure! Great job, Sue
Alex Apostolos thanks!! Very kind!! (=
And also thaïs shoes box coule support your feets when you're on the couch !
Wonderful idea ! 👍
Jeanpat Edemeyer right on! I definitely get lots of use out of that box. The only thing I might change is to make it a couple of inches taller.
Very interesting and definitely one of the best presentations of why she made the choices she did.
Love your enthusiasm ! I free-camped for 6 years full-time, 3 years Monday-Friday. I gotta get back to it !!!
Geoffrey Geoffrey - come on back! It’s great out here!! (=
This van and layout is AMAZING!!!!
I’ve wondered how I could possibly have everything I’d want and need in a 4 season 4x4, 144 and you guys nailed it!
Now if I could just find a way to work remotely….. that’s the last piece of the puzzle for me to figure out.
I can see why is called Advanced RV, high quality work! The wet areas layout is quite original but I can see it might work without any issues.
Thanks for the kind words!
yokumato thanks!! So far, it’s working perfectly for me.
Amazing design Sue, very well thought out👍👍👍👍
retiredpd , Thanks!! I appreciate it!
This is the type of home I would have if I could travel. Great layout. Thank you for the tour.
This is the best Advanced RV video ever!
Great to hear 👌
Awww, shucks (she says...blushing)!! That’s very kind! Glad you liked it!! (=. BTW, I think I hit the down thumb on accident, so if you saw it that way, I DEFINITELY meant the UP thumb!!
Sue Valentine I agree with prunejuicepb! It was an awesome tour and I think it’s better having the owner of the vehicle do it!
Tracy , Thanks so much! It was fun shooting it - I’m just glad I didn’t have to do the editing!! (=
One of the reasons I’m building my own RV was to get a short wheelbase four-wheel-drive vehicle with lots of windows. Our design needs are almost identical to yours. Advanced RV did a beautiful job on your home. Congratulations - I’m sure you’ll enjoy living in it.
This is so well done. My favorite video and van layout from ARV. Thanks for doing this :-)
You've inspired me to look at advanced rv more closely!
They’re definitely amazing craftsmen! Good luck to you - I hope you end up with exactly the van you’re dreaming about! (=
I wish all walkthroughs were as dead on as this one. Just the facts jack. Sue, I appreciate you giving the reasoning for your decisions and laid out the reality of your situation and options for us to consider . Well done and good luck
Packie Joe Gilheany - thanks! Glad you found it helpful!!
I don't want to live full time in that, but I do want something like that for vacation, and long trips. That would be so sweet. If I'm able to get one. I want to travel to abandon, and haunted areas with that awesome motor home vehicle.
Tang Tang Good luck with your travels! Hope it works out for you!
I like your choice of wood cabinetry. It’s a nice light color and it looks unique.
claudia selk, Thanks! That’s what I was going for & ARV executed the design flawlessly!
Really interesting. I love the van. Very practical. Sue is a really natural and engaging presenter. Her enthusiasm is obvious.
Simon Birch , Awww, shucks! Thanks so much - that’s really kind!! (=
hi, ive watched hundreds of van conversions , but the layout of yours is fantastic what a van ... i will now be following your journey keep safe and i wish you well.john.
This is the best class B I’ve ever seen.
nick acoutin, wow! Thanks for the super nice comment! Happy travels!
I love Sue's enthusiasm and hands on knowledge of her van and its capabilities. I've been dead set on a 170" chassis since I decided I wanted a class B a couple years ago and I wouldn't have even considered a 144, but after watching this, I think a 144 might actually be the better choice for me. I plan to split my travel time pretty evenly between cities and wilderness and the shorter chassis has so many advantages for both environments (more stealthy, easier to park, better on rough terrain, better fuel economy, etc). Especially, if you travel alone and don't need the extra space, the 144 is a no brainer. I love the layout too, great use of space. The only thing I'd change would be a standard toilet and belted seating for 3 people on the couch. I also noticed that Sue even went with the heavy duty chassis with dual rear wheels, even though it probably wasn't necessary for the weight of this rig, which adds to the capability of the van. Nice job ARV and Sue!
D LG, thanks for the kind words! I’m loving the short chassis - glad I was able to get you thinking. The chassis choice is THE most important bit. A 144” is totally doable, especially for a solo traveler. Heck, I actually saw a family of 4 traveling (& even sleeping) in a 144” today - 2 bunk beds in back, 2 parents down, & 2 kids up. Good luck with your build!
@@CampTeslaFun
Unfortunately, I'm still a few years away from buying, but I'm constantly doing research and refining my idea of a perfect van. That way, hopefully I'll know exactly what I want when the time comes. Thanks for sharing!
@@dlg5485 well actually D LG you will find there is no 1 perfect setup for anyone most probably as your personnel style and effeciency of rv living develops as you go. I thing the best advice after 10 years of rv living is to get a cheap van with the basics and start getting out and about on the weekend and you will find idea that work for you. Through experiencing rv life we learn the most benificial setup for our personal way of living. Even still you may chop and change yet still but I must say Sue has created a great setup with her latest van. I for one just have a large toyota hiace with mattress and work desk for my pc and I do any cooking outside as I life in a subtropical area but I have had 6 different versions of van life and they were all awesome fun developing them. 😊
@@Buzzhumma
Sure, lifestyles change over time, but that doesn't mean you can;t design a van that is 'future-proof' in many ways. There is no reason a buyer can't come up with a design that fulfills their long term needs, if they really think it through ahead of time. I know some people buy 3 or 4 RVs in a life time. I definitely will not be doing that, firstly, because I'd never be able to afford that kind of whimsical upgrade schedule and, secondly, because I will have been researching and sampling vans for over 10 years by the time I actually build one. Whatever design I wind up with will be as close to perfection (for me) as is possible and that's going to have to be good enough. In any case, dealing with some minor inconveniences due to changing lifestyle or tastes is definitely what I'd call a "first world problem" that I can easily deal with.
Great presentation. Love the RV. Thanks for sharing.
Keith Avery , thanks!! Glad you liked it!
Fantastic van! Shower and toilet are perfect! Though, it looks quite expensive.
Debra Deroos Thanks! After a year in Bucky, I’m still loving the layout!
Can't wait to see you again at Fest. You are changing the RV world with your wants and needs and Advanced RV is there to make it happen. Saw a pic of you on another site in AZ.
Gary GaryM, Yay!! Can’t wait to see you there!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It was informative and entertaining. I agree with others that mentioned you were a natural presenter. I love your home on wheels and the ingenuity behind it all. Thanks Sue and enjoy your experiences.
Daryl Wright - thanks so much for your kind words!! Glad you liked it (=
The projection screen idea is brilliant.
Johnny5 thanks!! It’s fun to have a big screen when I want it, although a lot of the time, I just stream straight to my iPad Pro instead. Both options work great!
What a Fabulous Design / Layout ,, Really well Thought out . Enjoy .
2idolon, thanks so much!!
Wow. Look at that joinery. Excellent, some of the best i've seen in a converted van. Simple, organized, great attention to detail. Well done! :)
leo fish - thanks!! I agree about the joinery -ARV’s cabinetmakers are fantastic! I only wish I was that skilled 😁
One of the best conversions I've seen. Excellent Presentation. All the best Sue.
john caleb, so kind!! Thanks! Glad you liked it (=
Wow! Those batteries are over 6 thousand dollars alone! That's one heck of an off grid system there! Nice!
Mountainman - worth every penny to me to have A/C overnight on batteries when needed (like, ummm, this week’s heat wave, for example). Not to mention all the other benefits of having a rockin’ electrical capability for the majority of the time when I’m NOT using A/C. (Love having no propane, for example!!) The way I look at it, the expense for the batteries saves a ton of campground expense - at $30+ per night, I’d pay WAY more than $6k for a single year’s worth of campground fees if I had to go somewhere & plug in, so it pays for itself pretty quickly.
@@CampTeslaFun Definitely agree. I lived off grid for over two and a half years. I ran only solar during that time. The investment was well worth it.
Wow lots of great ideas. Just bought a brand new van myself. I get it in September, then the conversion begins!! Thanks for the video
Dares Drives. Thanks! Good luck with your build!!
I'm really impressed with this converted van! This is something I want to do in the near future as I travel on my own and having something like this would be incredible! Also, I really liked the movie night projector, screen and speakers, that was a really nice touch. If I had the chance to convert my own RV, I would do a the plan similar to yours, but with a it more storage :)
What a beautiful home. Very nice. Love all of the amenities.
JBryant Concierge Thanks!!
Nice layout. I'd want an enclosed bathroom though. Why can't all manufacturers do beautiful cabinetry like this? I like the Winnebago Revel, but the cabinetry looks straight out of the 60s still. I like the Winnebago's Power Lift bed and enclosed shower with cassette toilet. Maybe ARV can do something similar when I win the lottery.
Absolutely beautiful! 🥰
Catt's Box thanks!!
Great. Uild.i lo e the openness of the shower because it keeps you safe in the winter... I'm definitely thinking about van life especially in the winter..
Toni Marie - thanks!!
This looks extremely professional and intelligently done
Kevin S - thanks!! I’m super happy with how Bucky turned out. ARV’s amazing!
Wow, impressive design and execution ARV! The build is incredibly clean and well though out. I like the silverleaf control center, being able to control much of the RV's electronics from one centralized place is huge. Glad to see more people choosing the composting toilet, saves so much water and easier to manage long term I think. The decision to go with the 144" is a smart choice for the reasons she mentioned. I like the open shower concept. Saves a lot of space inside. I can never understand how full time van dwellers can do it without a dedicated shower/toilet? I'm impressed that this the van is insulated and designed to be a 4 season coach. The battery system is incredible. I must not fully understand what the macerator does but with a composting toilet why is it needed? The one thing I might quibble with is the lack of a traditional garage or storage for less used items like vehicle tools, emergency spare parts, fire extinguishers, tire air compressor, fill hoses, DEF fluid storage, composting toilet material storage, etc...Full time living with some off road overlanding requires these things but she can always get a few external boxes mounted off the back for these things. Great work ARV, thanks for the tour.
Thanks for the great comments, Nitram Midnite!! You & I must think a lot alike!! I figure the composting toilet probably saves me about 25% on my fresh water usage, since it doesn’t flush. The macerator is there just to make gray water disposal easier (e.g. pumping out uphill into a sewer clean-out at a house). I could easily do without it. RE: “garage” storage - I actually carry every single one of those items you mentioned in the storage area that opens toward the rear door in the full-height cabinet, underneath the bed, or mounted to the B-pillar (the fire extinguishers). Totally agree that all of those things are absolutely required, so I planned spaces for them to live - I’d hate to have to extend the length by adding a hitch mounted box!!
Winner! So amazed! Speechless !
HUHBAT , Thanks so much!!
Like this! Really well thought out. Particularly like the amount of windows and the open access doorway.
Lorraine Cornwell thanks!! The open feel is definitely my favorite part!
You did a fantastic job of explaining everything on your van. I have watched hundreds of van reviews from so called professional reviewers and you did a much better job. Truly a great review!
The way you customized this van has definitely made me rethink some of my ideas. For example the shower area provides the room you need when you need it but also gives back that room for other users. You have invited the a TARDIS on wheels !! Fantastic
Dale Marcell ...TARDIS!!! Lol-that’s totally what it feels like to me, too! Thanks for the lovely compliments-glad you got some ideas. After a year in Bucky, I still love the layout.
wow this is hands down the best motorhome I have ever seen. So perfect.
Thanks for the kind words.
fredjma, thanks so much! I couldn’t agree more (=
Wow shes so good. Great presenter and well thought out floor plan
Keep up the good work ARV - she is a great spokes woman.
ColleenKaralee Peltomaa , Thanks!
Thank you very much Colleen! Sue is a treat to work with.
Wow! best layout I've seen for a 144", it's going to be super hard to top this one, if its even possible at this point. amazing job guys.
Thanks Benny! Sue sure knows what she's doing.
Basic Benny, super nice comment - thanks!! Bucky’s floor plan has been absolutely perfect for me so far - wouldn’t change anything!
Good job Sue! See you on the road!
Tranquility Base thanks!! Happy travels!!
Sue - this is amazing, thank you for sharing! I hope you are having amazing adventures!
HerbalMatte -thanks!! Glad you liked it!
Your house is amazing Sue! Congrats!
Jera Cravo, thanks! Glad you liked it!
Really nice finishes and careful work. The layout is great too... it looks so bright and open. Hope you are having a great time wherever you are!
M McLaughlin Thanks!! It’s great to be back out on the road - looking at mountains & a lake out the passenger side windows right now!!
Awesome RV build.
Krishna Kumar - Thanks!!
Sue I loved the "boxes" when you were just prototyping the design but seeing Bucky in person and finished was smashing. Congratulation ! See you in Ohio.
Ha! That box-thing seems like forever ago!! See you at the Fest!!
This is nice and very practical floor plan
Nice build and the owner is really happy )
leo mak - LOL. Yes, I am (really happy)!!
Wow. Best layout and engineering I’ve seen on any wheel base!
Thanks Shari!
Shari Lambeth, very kind! Thanks!
I knew from earlier videos you were coming up with an awesome design and it turned out great. And an excellent tour, thanks for pointing out many of the details as well as your thought process. Thanks for sharing.
Doug Manck , thanks!! I’m super happy with the end result - exactly how I envisioned it in my head (=
Hi Sue love your home & have stolen some ideas for my next RV, happy safe travels. Cheers from Australia
Mork thanks!! Glad it was helpful! Happy travels!
really informative - she explained things very well
S T -thanks! Glad you liked the video!!
Beautiful Sue! Another magnificent build by the good people at ARV. Question; once you are finished with a shower, what do you do with the wet shower curtain? Hope to see you on the road! George.
I'd think she leaves it hanging for a little while and run the roof fan until the curtain dries up... and George... we love you man!
Thanks, George!! Agent 404’s exactly right. With the vent fan right above it, the curtain dries pretty quickly. If I want to move it out of the line of view right away, then I just gather it up in a net bag & leave it suspended from the hooks closest to the full-height cabinetry - that way, it still drips into the shower pan while drying, but doesn’t obstruct the windows. The bonus of having the curtain remove completely is that if it ever gets funky, I can just throw it in a washer with some vinegar & it’ll be like new again.
@@CampTeslaFun - What's the ac inverter power? Can you run A/C on batteries? For how long?
We have found in the colder months with the heat on the curtain dries pretty quick and we like the added moisture in the chassis.
@@CampTeslaFun
agent 404 It’s a 3000w inverter & yes, it can run the A/C. ARV uses the Houghton A/C that has a “soft-start” & only draws something like 8-9 AC amps, so there’s plenty of inverter capacity. I haven’t done a test run for how long yet (winter climates), but I expect it’ll probably be enough battery for an overnight, when needed.
WOW!!! That`s what I`m looking for...
Well done ARV!
Jae Han , thanks!!
We appreciate the kind words, Jae!
I just had to watch this video again.
John Barclay glad you like it!! 😁
I've seen many videos about RV but this one is really the one. Thx to these woman. So much unexperienced "vanlifers" makes uninterresing videos. Really, you can give her a job in your compagny guys ! R & D department...
Jeanpat Edemeyer - thanks!! Glad you liked the tour!
Great tour, great design, great build!
Doug F - thanks!! Glad you liked it!
Great job of showing us your build and adding in your experiences. Be safe and keep rolling on down the road to new adventures.
I like "Bucky". It seems to be intelligently laid out. I might try something different in the bath area, but that's just me. As is, it's very livable.
dannydanbo58 - thanks!
I've looked at countless video presentations of this sort over the past several years. Sue's is one of the best! Her van build is logical and high quality. I particularly liked her power system and consolidated read out panel. ARV seems to have a lot to offer the full-timer. I'll be sure to keep an eye on ARC for when the time finally comes to take the RV plunge.
Perfect. If I had all the money in the world, I would buy 1 today.
Samantha Dodd , Thanks!
Perfect set up! Thanks for sharing!
Safe travels!
Benny Greatorex , thanks!!
She is an experienced and informative camper with some good ideas. I like this van for its more practical and useful applications when on the road.
Some great ideas there 👍 Good for you and thanks for how you share.
TJ Tampa - thanks! Glad you liked it!