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Meghan & Matt
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Добавлен 6 май 2020
We are a couple dedicated to living tiny, and below our means to make time and space for things we love, like TRAVEL!
In 2021, We converted a van into our first home and travel mobile! For one and a half years, we traveled all throughout the United States.
In 2022 we caught the travel bug and took the van to Canada and Alaska! This is still at the top of the places we have visited!
In 2023, we decided to sell our van to downsizing even more! We packed our lives into carry on suitcases and began traveling internationally. We visited Spain, South Africa, the UK and more!
Now, we are looking for a mix of international travel, tiny home living and that incredible nomadic lifestyle! So, we are taking on a vintage airstream renovation, turning our 50 year old airstream trailer into an off grid tiny home on wheels!
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In 2021, We converted a van into our first home and travel mobile! For one and a half years, we traveled all throughout the United States.
In 2022 we caught the travel bug and took the van to Canada and Alaska! This is still at the top of the places we have visited!
In 2023, we decided to sell our van to downsizing even more! We packed our lives into carry on suitcases and began traveling internationally. We visited Spain, South Africa, the UK and more!
Now, we are looking for a mix of international travel, tiny home living and that incredible nomadic lifestyle! So, we are taking on a vintage airstream renovation, turning our 50 year old airstream trailer into an off grid tiny home on wheels!
Subscribe to our channel (if you want to!)
Amateur Tries Trailer Wiring in a 70s Airstream ⚡️
Trailer wiring and re-wiring a 7-pin connector for a vintage Airstream is one of those "not sexy, but important" parts of a vintage trailer restoration project. As much as we love to travel, stopping is important too. In this video, I️ wire up all the trailer lights in our 1973 Airstream, install a breakaway switch, and hook up our trailer brakes. As with every other part of our vintage airstream restoration, nothing goes according to plan. Oh yeah, this whole time was a heat wave 🥵
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Installing BRAND NEW LOCKS on our VINTAGE 1973 AIRSTREAM 🔒
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video we are replacing the original latch from our 1973 Airstream Land Yacht Safari. In an effort to restore a door, we are also installing a deadbolt in our all aluminum door and a door stopper before putting it back together! *USEFUL LINKS:* Latch it RV Latch: amzn.to/3VGAHGn Deadbolt: amzn.to/4b98hsW Door Holder: amzn.to/4clRpjF Dremmel 3000: amzn.to/3XqUqv4 Dremmel Cutting Discs: am...
VINTAGE AIRSTREAM GETS A MAKEOVER!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.21 день назад
Our 1973 vintage airstream is getting a new look! Finally, we can start making our airstream our own by giving it a new personality! Let us know if the comments what we should do about the bumper, trim and polish! *Thank you again to Quince for sponsoring this video! Our Spring/Summer Picks!:* Womens Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami quince.sjv.io/eK7YgQ Womens 100% European Linen Shorts quince...
First Impressions of the NEW Jackery Explorer 1000 v2!
Просмотров 3 тыс.28 дней назад
In this video, we unbox the new Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and do a side by side comparison to the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, which we have used for the past 7 months. Thank you to Jackery for sponsoring this video! @Jackery @jackery.inc *GET JACKERY:* *Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Bundle with Solar Panels (recommended):* www.jackery.com/products/jackery-solar-generator-1000-v2?aff=1892& *Jackery Ex...
OUR VINTAGE AIRSTREAM GETS A NEW ROOF!
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video, we install a Maxxair Fan, a Velit 12V Air Conditioner and a Skymaxx Skylight onto the roof of our 1973 Vintage Airstream. *COMPONENTS* MaxxAir Skylight amzn.to/4aH5W9q MaxxFan Deluxe bit.ly/48g5EUN Leveling Lap Sealant bit.ly/3Q1q1Pj Velit 12V AC: velitcamping.com/products/velit-2000r-rooftop-air-conditioner-12v-24v/ *DISCOUNTS* USE CODE “5OFFM&M” for 5% off at Unaka Gear Co (Max...
REATTACHING OUR AIRSTREAM SHELL TO THE NEW FRAME (will it fit?)
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
Our Vintage Airstream Renovation has finally completed the shell off restoration! In this video, we are reconnecting our shell with our newly restored frame. *GET OUR SOLAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:* *Bundles:* Victron Energy 12v/3000 Smart Bundle: bit.ly/3VKBmad Wiring Kit: bit.ly/47Nqo5Z USE CODE “5OFFM&M” for 5% off at Unaka Gear Co and follow along to watch the installation! *USEFUL LINKS:* Coosa ...
INSTALLING ROT PROOF SUBFLOOR in our Vintage Airstream! (Ep.7)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
INSTALLING ROT PROOF SUBFLOOR in our Vintage Airstream! (Ep.7)
AN UPDATE ON OUR AIRSTREAM RENOVATION (5 months)
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
AN UPDATE ON OUR AIRSTREAM RENOVATION (5 months)
CAN WE SAVE THIS RUSTY FRAME? | Vintage Airstream Renovation (Ep.6)
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
CAN WE SAVE THIS RUSTY FRAME? | Vintage Airstream Renovation (Ep.6)
LIFTING AN AIRSTREAM SHELL ON UNEVEN GROUND! (Ep.5)
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
LIFTING AN AIRSTREAM SHELL ON UNEVEN GROUND! (Ep.5)
Trying COLD WEATHER CAR CAMPING w/ Jackery 1000Plus Solar Generator
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Trying COLD WEATHER CAR CAMPING w/ Jackery 1000Plus Solar Generator
REMOVING THE BELLY PAN of our Vintage Airstream (Ep.4)
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
REMOVING THE BELLY PAN of our Vintage Airstream (Ep.4)
REMOVING WALLS & WINDOWS off our Vintage Airstream (Ep.3)
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
REMOVING WALLS & WINDOWS off our Vintage Airstream (Ep.3)
MOCKING THE LAYOUT for our Airstream Renovation & bonus tour! (Ep.2)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
MOCKING THE LAYOUT for our Airstream Renovation & bonus tour! (Ep.2)
Gutting & Renovating a 1973 Vintage Airstream (Ep.1)
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Gutting & Renovating a 1973 Vintage Airstream (Ep.1)
ORIGINAL 1973 AIRSTREAM TOUR! 🌼 (23ft Land Yacht Safari)
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.8 месяцев назад
ORIGINAL 1973 AIRSTREAM TOUR! 🌼 (23ft Land Yacht Safari)
We bought a 1973 VINTAGE AIRSTREAM!
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
We bought a 1973 VINTAGE AIRSTREAM!
🏴the Polestar is a bad car for road trips (Exploring the Scottish Highlands in an EV)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
🏴the Polestar is a bad car for road trips (Exploring the Scottish Highlands in an EV)
DISAPPOINTED BY THE UK CALEDONIAN SLEEPER TRAIN (seat vs. first class)
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
DISAPPOINTED BY THE UK CALEDONIAN SLEEPER TRAIN (seat vs. first class)
FIRST TIME IN LONDON 🇬🇧 (all the tourist things in one day)
Просмотров 13 тыс.10 месяцев назад
FIRST TIME IN LONDON 🇬🇧 (all the tourist things in one day)
Our EPIC Safari Experience at Kruger National Park
Просмотров 42 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Our EPIC Safari Experience at Kruger National Park
A SELF-DRIVE SAFARI w/ 600 Elephants! Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦
Просмотров 18 тыс.10 месяцев назад
A SELF-DRIVE SAFARI w/ 600 Elephants! Addo Elephant National Park 🇿🇦
7 days on South Africa’s BEST road trip! (the Garden Route)
Просмотров 60 тыс.11 месяцев назад
7 days on South Africa’s BEST road trip! (the Garden Route)
First 2 days in South Africa 🇿🇦 (First Impressions!)
Просмотров 80 тыс.11 месяцев назад
First 2 days in South Africa 🇿🇦 (First Impressions!)
A BOAT DAY ON THE MEDITERRANEAN (no license rental in Menorca)
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A BOAT DAY ON THE MEDITERRANEAN (no license rental in Menorca)
CRUISING 8 DAYS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN! (Virgin Voyages Review)
Просмотров 15 тыс.11 месяцев назад
CRUISING 8 DAYS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN! (Virgin Voyages Review)
WE BOARDED AN ADULTS ONLY CRUISE! (Virgin Voyages Ship & Sea Terrace Tour)
Просмотров 4,8 тыс.Год назад
WE BOARDED AN ADULTS ONLY CRUISE! (Virgin Voyages Ship & Sea Terrace Tour)
AMAZING VOLCANIC ISLAND ROAD TRIP! (Tenerife Itinerary🇪🇸)
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
AMAZING VOLCANIC ISLAND ROAD TRIP! (Tenerife Itinerary🇪🇸)
THE HIGHEST POINT IN SPAIN! (3 ways to visit Teide National Park)
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
THE HIGHEST POINT IN SPAIN! (3 ways to visit Teide National Park)
Want an ISLAND VACATION IN SPAIN? come here! (our routine as travelers)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
Want an ISLAND VACATION IN SPAIN? come here! (our routine as travelers)
If you go north of the Tabernas Desert you reach the Gorafe Desert, which although not a 'true' desert is a spectacular Badlands landscape. Around this area there are also many cave houses, some renovated as modern houses and some you can stay in!
I’ve recently thought about doing this and probably will. I’ll first probably start with a station wagon or something and then try to work my way up, but this is my dream, and I’m in Seattle too!
Not just Canadian beef, Alberta beef 🥩 is unlike any other. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
We can’t wait to get back to Canada and explore more! Happy Canada day!
What was the lens ?
Sigma 150-600 sports lens for Sony e mount
I always look forward to when you both release new videos. Its the "What is M&M up too"
We’re usually always up to somethin! Thanks for tuning in 🤙🏼
Funny ending 😂❤
Can't wait for the rest of the electrical. It's gonna be a doozy! 😂
Hell yeah I can’t wait 🔋🔋🔋
Congratulations! I enjoy the process and progress of electrical system today! Thank you for sharing it!
Thanks for watching! If you like electrical stuff you’re gonna love our off grid system I’m installing soon!
Matt is killin it!!
All gas no brakes from here!
Yeah, Matt! Great job and realization that procrastination leads to more work than just getting it done! 👏🏾👏🏾 You got this! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks! Yeah every time I put something off it on this airstream it just sucks more later so might as well stop procrastinating 🤙🏼
@@Meghanandmatt It’s hard! I’m 63 and I STILL struggle with it! 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️😂
To be honest I’m sure I won’t stop procrastinating either lol
That new lock looks tiiiight
Keeps the door tight that’s for sure
Sooo crazy you did this. I️ wouldn’t know where to start
Next project will be even easier now that I know how to do this 🤙🏼
5 months ago I watched your video and it inspired me to take the Amtrak cross country from Seattle to Charlotte in COACH. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever experienced. I’m actually going to be taking the train back to Seattle tomorrow. Thank you for this wonderful video. It helped me a lot on what to expect. I can now say I’ve traveled cross country by train twice ☺️☺️
You made our day with that comment! We’re stoked that you had such a great time on the cross country coach trip! Safe travels to Seattle 🤙🏼
@@Meghanandmatt Thank you ! ☺️☺️☺️
You can’t see Big Ben, it’s the bell inside. Unfortunately I think most English people think the same 😂
Blacked out windows draw attention lol
No they don’t
I have no affiliation with Jackery - but in my experience everything they say about the power station here is true. (I don’t have the solar panels) For me the fact that it can charge that fast and still be super quiet is awesome. Customer service was really helpful too. It’s a legit product and company.
We’ve had nothing but positive experiences with our own Jackery and their customer service! Glad to hear you’ve had a similar positive experience 🤙🏼
Girl that ain’t stealth. Everyone knows you’re living in there. Stealth is having an SUV or car that does not look lived in. Come on now.
3 years ago when we made this video Vanlife was not nearly as popular as it is now
The best shrimp I've ever had was in Wells, Maine at Mike's Clam shack. Wild Maine shrimp. And I've eaten lots of Alaska shrimp. Maybe it was the cooks??
The reason we have reindeer is because the federal government wanted to turn the Eskimos from hunter-gatherers into farmers. Leave us alone please!
Are you slow or something? It's not a tiny house on wheels, it's an Airstream
Who hurt you?
You two are very good in your vlogs. Matt is your wife Filipina ?
Thanks and no she’s half Vietnamese/Chinese
Is there work for traveling Airstream Remodelers/Renovators/Rebuilders? I'm kidding, I look forward to you being able to enjoy it!
Haha there might be! We can’t wait to enjoy it either
I️ loooove it!
It loves you
Come to New Zealand!
We’d love to!
I am definitely going with the school bus. It is much cheaper and bigger because I will have preteens with me. Great video!
There’s pros and cons to all rigs! Glad you liked the video 🤙🏼
Do you remember how much the gas cost ?
We spent about $500 and that was summer 2022
You're crushing it!!!!❤
Thank ya
Oh yes, Londonistan, truly a sight to behold if you're a native.
I get it - there's a style of aquariums with a polished chrome trim from around the same time period that I've always been a big fan of, but never been able to find at the size I want. A user on a aquarium forum posted a screenshot of one (needing resealing) for sale at what would be a high price for a used contemporary tank of the same dimensions, intending to mock the person selling it as a bit delusional about what their tank was worth. I wish they'd included a location.
Why wouldn't you just drill a few vent holes? Is there something about the glass that makes that approach unfeasible?
I haven’t seen anyone do that and I think it would defeat the benefits of having a dual pane window
@@Meghanandmatt So the reason a double seal window provides extra insulation is because still air doesn't transfer heat well. So the temperature from the outer pane doesn't transfer to the inner pane. Putting vent holes would allow the air to move slightly reducing the effectiveness. The more the air moves the worse the benefit. The big issue is even with vent holes you are likely to still get fogging. Which is probably why you haven't seen anyone do it.
Makes sense to me. Thanks for the info 🤙🏼
Never good to see a hammer drill being used on a window 😮
Recommended by the pros
Just general advice. direct from a londoner. 1 - don't use the term "Downtown" nobody will have a clue where you mean. Its not used anywhere. 2- How many 'blocks' away is it'. see above answer. and lastly. Never, never attempt to pay in cash with dollars. Seen it so many times. Use pounds. you don't want to embarrass yourself when told by the shopkeeper "Mate, you ain't in bloody Dallas. Have a good trip.
Hey! What did you guys use to clean that yellow spray adhesive from the fiberglass off? I’ve tried all sorts of stuff but nothing touches it!
I don’t think ours had any yellow spray adhesive for the original insulation. Most of our insulation came right off the walls and we used simple green to just clean up. Did you try isopropyl alcohol? I found that works really well on the black stuff that’s all over the walls
Stop telling everyone everything. In some cities cops bash on vans, dinging paint, because they think everyone sleeps in a van.
This video is 3 years old go away
Just an ad for jackery
What more would you like to see for a review?
I hate the Jackery 1000 v2. It wont recharge from regular 12v car plug
That’s odd. Ours charges just fine from our 12V outlet. Check your fuses or try a different outlet
The thames river is actually one of the cleanest rivers. It's that colour because of the tidal slit and mud 😊❤
Was there actually some kind of food remnants INSIDE the door that attracted the ants?
I doubt it since the door is pretty sealed off but there’s no way to know for sure
You do know that an axe will make an entrance into an aluminum can. 😏😊 I understand the feeling of safety that locks give a person but is it really worth it on an RV? But, cool idea anyway. 😊
If anyone wants to use an axe to get inside we’ll just have a hangry Meghan fend them off 😅
And yes having an added deadbolt on our future home is definitely worth it
I forgot about your backup to the backup system. 😄
How could you forget!? Haha
Sorry but does not look like a work van. That windshield and side curtains scream 'we're in here. Light window tint would help and cover those thermals with a black felt covering via 3M-90 so the pleats don't show. Also, exit the by only the 'curb-door' naked. They won't notice the van.
I have been to Addo and they certainly have guided safaris
😂 meerkat
Such a pity you guys skipped over Knysna ... the Heads is a landmark there and its spectacular views of the ocean and estuaries.... soooo many amazing cafes and restaurants there and you get the best oysters there!!
I know we are bummed we didn’t get over there but it gives us a reason to come back!
The charging network is a big deal when choosing an EV to roadtrip in, you would’ve had an entirely different experience if you ended up getting a Tesla. Zero guesswork, you just put in a destination and the car plans your entire charging route with estimated charging times for each stop. A huge plus with using the Tesla charges is when you get to one all you have to do is plug in and not have to bother paying with your card each time. The car is already registered with the supercharger network (for rentals with Hertz they would just bill you at the end of your rental for the charging cost)
The reality of it is . If you can not afford it dont buy it. Stick with a stick build rubber roofed driveway queen that will fall apart in 5 years.
That sounds like a bad idea
Doesn't NYC have like no laws on sleeping in your car?
Google it if you’re curious
@@Meghanandmatt was asking a question lol you know since you guys did it… You must be fun friends to have a conversation with at dinner. ✌🏽
This video is like 2 years old and we don’t have the van anymore so I don’t keep up with any laws about where overnight parking is allowed
Mfs got the gru vehicle
I’m vanlifing in NYC as we speak!! My 2nd day out here, any tips or tricks for me on my journey? ☺️
This video is pretty old I don’t remember what we did in this video exactly but definitely keep an eye on the street signs for when they do sweeps so you don’t get a ticket. Check out the TooGoodToGo app to save a bunch of money on delicious food for cheap, and avoid driving in Manhattan at all costs! Taking the subway is much easier
I’m vanlifing in NYC as we speak!! My 2nd day out here, any tips or tricks for me on my journey? ☺️
Why didn't u polish it that would Mahe look better than new
Because of the amount of time it will take. It’s something we can always do in the future but our priority right now is to make it livable