Full Time RV Living in Alaska | Renovations & FULL TOUR
We are living in our RV full-time while building our home in Alaska. To get it move-in ready, we renovated the inside for a more modern appearance and functionality. The outside also needed some TLC so we painted and replaced the roof and made some mechanical repairs. Follow along for the full tour and flashbacks to the renovations.
Thank you for following along on our journey!
Katie & Chris
Sum Wave/II Sole Splende/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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I'm impressed with the renovation of your RV. Y'all thought of everything to survive in Alaska. Wow!!! so glad you painted the outside of the RV, no disrespect to the previous owners. Thanks for sharing the full tour of your RV, I enjoy it very much...
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tour 🙂
One of my favorite Alaskan couples ! Awesome 😁👍🏼
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That is one of the nices renovations of an RV I have seen. What a great job. I am looking forward to seeing you build your cabin and develop your property. We'll done you two, we'll done. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind compliment! It was a great learning experience and we are still enjoying it very much!
He did a great job with the paint!❤
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Wow, what a great transformation for your motor home. It’s really nice inside, but I’m anxious to see your new cabin.
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That remod of the fridge space is super nice.
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Woah guys! The RV was well renovated. You really thought of everything so you would be prepared for living in cold weather and off-grid. I like the color of the cabinets. Well done, you really did a great job. Love and be safe! 😘🤗🌼ve
I really liked what you did to your RV to survive the past Alaskan winter... lots of space saving ideas..good job!
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You did a great job with the RV. Glad you have a good space that is comfy while you build your home. Thanks for sharing. Good luck. I look forward to future videos✌️❤️❤️🇺🇸
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Nice job guys. It looks like a brand new motorhome
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Great job guys. You will look back one day and marvel at the slice of paradise you built with your own hands. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Happy to share! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this part of your story. You two are such hard workers. One thing you left out of the tour...I wanted to see the big guy step into the shower 😂🤣 💧 I'm really looking forward to the cabin construction this year. Take care!! ❤
Should have put a shower cap on my beard and jumped in there for ya! 😅 Thanks and take care!
You did a fantastic job with the renovation! Thinking ahead with no hotel expense while traveling and being able to haul a lot of your belongings as well is a ++. Worked well to live in it for awhile, great planning! Looking forward to your cabin build, always a pleasure to watch~~
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Great video! You sure made that RV into a very beautiful home. Thanks for sharing
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Всё продумано до мелочей и технично грамотно сделано, как говорится с душой. Очень правильное решение закрыть окна утеплителем . Удачи вам и успехов реализовать все ваши планы. Всем добра и счастья будьте здоровы. 👍👍👍😉
Thank you for your kind words 🙂
Wow. You two are incredible. Awesome job renovating the RV. At the very least, if you ever decide to sell it, it will surely fetch a good price. I can only imagine the house you will build if this is just your renovated RV!
Thanks! It was a low-budget renovation but it's cozy and feels like a home. It took a lot of man-hours. We both worked nonstop in between our work shifts cleaning, painting, and dismantling inside this thing for months. Just worked on it until we were happy with the outcome. The resale was something we thought about as well. We have a pretty minimal investment into it other than time, but I am certain we can recoup the money invested and maybe some profit if needed. Our cabin will be limited by our budget and time but over the years we will certainly make it a cozy home. Can't wait to see the outcome. Thanks for your support👍👍
You guys rocked the RV it’s beautiful. Fantastic job and I certainly like the new paint job. Excellent video. Looking forward to your build 👏👏👏👏
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Great job renovating your RV
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What a wonderful job you guys did preparing your RV to live in full time in Alaska. Very wise, and well thought out planning. I am sure you will do a wonderful job on building your cabin and I’m looking forward to watching your cabin build.
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Great job! The removal of the drivers and passenger seats was a smooth move! I might have thought of that, maybe not lol😂 Keep the content coming!
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Thank you for sharing. Since you know you can live in the RV during the winter, are you going to start your cabin this Spring ? I have to applaud you two for having more common sense than most. I also like the fact that you’re so ambitious!
Glad you enjoyed the video! We are already back to work on the cabin, we will have various update videos on it as we progress. We always have a plan, and always seek out knowledge for whatever new projects we are tackling. Making mistakes is expensive so we work to do things properly the first time. The biggest limitation on our ambitions is time and money, haha, if we had more of that we could make some incredible videos to share with everyone.
So impressed with what you accomplished with your RV renovation, and in Alaska, adaptation. Very innovative solutions to some pretty gnarly challenges. But you know what, I wouldn't have expected anything less from your awesome team. You addressed my suggestion after your previous video. I kept waiting to hear something about skirting? I genuinely look forward to your videos. I would never compare my meager skills to those of Chris, but I can say we have similar though process and analytical approaches. I look forward to your next vide4o, and really looking forward to your cabin build.
Thanks Chuck 🙂 , we did give skirting a thought, the basement is spray foam insulated on the underside near the ground and it has rigid foam board in the floor cavity. The manufacturer intended for the basement to be heated to keep water tanks from freezing but we blocked off the heat vents to that lower area because it most certainly would not stay warm enough in the temperatures here. I'm sure the engineers building them never thought anyone would attempt to live in and use the RV in a sub-Arctic region winter haha... with the air suspension lowered all the way the body of the RV is only a few inches from the ground, that area was quickly filled with snow by November blocking off air flow underneath for the majority of winter. Glad you are enjoying our videos! We have a variety of projects to work on between now and next winter, I'm hopeful we can capture the moments and have great videos to share! Thanks again Chuck.
Really look forward to your videos. Really thorough explanation of everything and balanced amongst both of you. Can't wait to heard more as your adventures progress.
Glad you are enjoying our videos, thanks!
You can bring thr temperature up on the RV floor by using the pink or purple hard foam to put between the ground and the side skirts then tape off the gaps. Great video!
😇👍👍👍👍👍everything perfect for temporary accommodation.
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You guys did a fantastic job on that RV 😊
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It's a very comfy cozy space. Nicely done!
It's not bad, thank you 🙂
Wow! you have done a great job! you know what you're doing!
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I’m not knowledgeable at all but yall did a fantastic job renovating. Congratulations!
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You two done an amazing job! Lots of work and so much better for your needs! ❤❤❤
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You guys are an amazing couple. Love your channel and content. Keep up the good work.
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Those renovations look great. The new flooring and enamel cabinet paint turned out really well, those really enhance the interior.
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Informative, innovative & practical. Great video! ✌️😸🐾🐾🌻🇱🇷
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You both are practical in solving. situations. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Great job with the RV, a lot of work I am sure. You guys have lots of very useful knowledge (plumbing, electrical, sewing). Where is that puppy dog (Benelli)! 🙂↕️
Thank you! Haha he was outside chasing squirrels in the woods 🙂
This was a great idea you guys really thought this out ❤
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Beautiful Job!!!❤
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Wow, I just happened to find your channel. I saw the thumbnail for this video of your remodled RV tour, and I'm watching it right now. I love it! You did such an incredible job, and your RV is beautiful! I subscribed, I'm already hooked lol. It's fascinating seeing that you live in Alaska, and, I'm reading comments about your cabin, I can't wait to see it too!. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and experiences with us folks on KZhead. Wishing you continued blessings and great times. I'll be watching from California. Take care ☺️🙋🏽♀️❤️❤️
Glad you found us, and thank you! 😊
You did up real nice and adaptive well great watch thanks for sharing 👍👋🇨🇦
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Well done you guys, a superb job in energy savings and heat loss prevention. Greetings from Germany
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You might wanna consider building your own wind mill as a backup power source Im sure there are designs on line as Im sure its quite windy up there at times just a thought as " I know winter is a dark season. And look up a rocket mass heater n do some research n you will find it is the most efficient wood burning stove but you have to build it yourself with pretty simple materials the mass unit is the most important because it stores and holds the heat for like a half a day so you burn less wood. A little more effort to build initially but less of a backbreaker once its working!. Id say its pretty ingenius once you understand them.
Wow the amount of work that you both put into this is impressive. Every part was 100% better. I cannot imagine the hours it took to clean it all. Great job!
It was a low-budget, high-man-hour project for sure. We had a vision and just tackled it piece by piece until we were happy with it🙂 Thanks!
Awesome, amazing 👏 👏
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Классный автобус! Классное, Интересное видео получилось! Мне понравилось! Круто Круто!!!👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Looks amazing. Great job. Thanks for sharing
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Excellent! Very informational for anyone going to Alaska or camping out in the wilderness. You have a talent that I believe would bring in a good income for both of you. I love the changes you made in the kitchen. One of my biggest gripes is the kitchen area of our RV. Cabinets are too high, no counter space, and wasteful storage areas. I could live in 300sq.ft. for sure.
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Your RV is beautiful! Great work. I'm so happy to see your channel active again.
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You made a fantastic job of your RV especially the inside. I can not await to what your cabin will look like when you are finished.
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I am looking forward to seeing you build your cabin and develop your property. A great job on the RV a very nice renovation, you thought of a lot of things to live there in Alaska.
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Outstanding job of renovation on the motorhome. Really love the detail and the craftsmanship. You guys are rock stars!
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You thought of everything! Great job and tour.
We put a lot of thought into it! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I enjoyed this video
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In germany they sell a spinner for doing laundry and actually if you can find one they almost spin the clothes dry I had on in the army n just hand washed my clothes n spin the clothes and used a few drying racks. I was pretty amazed how well they worked.
Interesting, if we did not have a regular clothes washing machine we may look for something like that.
Wow, it sure is roomy in those rv's
It's not to bad!
Lots of great work! Amazing!
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Nice video You made a good job with renovations and thought everything through on how it was going to work best for you both All very best wishes and look forward to the next one Southampton England UK
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Beautiful. Great job!
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You guys did awesome work to that rig looks great
You guys are awesome.
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Wow that is a lot of reno ! Looks great & gives you the space you need for now, Very nice job :) Smart thing to close off all the vented areas , Like you said you knew it was going to be cold where you were going, If your willing to work at a dream it will come true !
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Awsum job guys, congrats,keep up the good work.
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You are so blessed!😊
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What a clever couple
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I had no idea rambler made an RV wow
Even more strange during this time Holiday Rambler was owned by Harley Davidson haha...
@@northtoalaska2022 wow thank you.
Very nice remodel and cold weather adaptations. Good thing you dont have slides that needed extra insulation
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Very nice work you two!
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Yall made that RV better & beautiful.
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I really enjoy watching you guys you seem really down to earth ❤❤❤
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Very Impressive!
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Very nicely done
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Awesome video…very interesting…Thanks 😊for sharing
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Yes its very nice in side and out love it
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Looks great guys
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Impressive!
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awesome job guys!!
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I LIKE THE VIDEOS THANK YOU
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watch out for eagles and hawks with the tiny dog
Such a lovely video I love the content 💗💗😊
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Love your channel by the way
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Nicely done
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Your husband is so smart. That's very nice. I love it. Are y'all going to be able to do your house in this short a Time of Summer y'all have up there
Thanks! It is hard to say, we want it done ASAP but we also want it done correctly. I'm sure we will have several great videos on the construction process this year!
Great job Very well explained
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Nice job .can't wait for videos good luck.we also lived in Homer ak.
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Pretty cool , looks good .
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Looks great
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I don't blame you man I would have painted it as well but u guys did nice job
Haha, the artwork was just too much but the price was right 😅
Awesome video
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Thank you for the RV video. You both did a beautiful job. I noticed the fire extinguisher at the entrance door. do you have fire/smoke detectors and carbon dioxide detectors. ❤👍🏴
Thanks, we do. We ended up installing new smoke, CO2, and propane leak detectors for safety. Better to be safe.
Nice video it was well done 😀hi from Colorado Springs 😀
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hello folks! watch aloy of utube& offgrid stuff.I enjoy your vids, excellent production. enjoy explainations of why & how things get doneall I ever hear about living in buses,RV in winter in alaska, makes RED FLAGS pop up! FUTURE 48er!,s! But you all pulled off the overhaul pretty good!.Blocking off air enterances,windows,ect. great.. liked the use of spaced gained in frony of bus. oil tank hardly noticed,painted black. wood stoves are great, but not always the best choice. driving there cutting cost great.. once arrive build or convert onsite buiding. nothing usually stays the same size, or use once arriving. but build the biggestb simplist, warm, dry space quickly fo r money! liked lay out of bus, decor, lighting excellent great job!
Hey, thank you! I think the key is proper ventilation and dry-vented heaters otherwise moisture buildup in a northern climate becomes an issue quickly inside a structure with little vapor barrier. Definitely not a good choice for long-term usage. Thanks for watching 🙂
Another great video, everything looks well thought out. 70 deg for a high would not be good everyday
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I think we saw 70° two days last summer most days it was 55° to 60°
@@northtoalaska2022 Wow i'm a summer boy. i need 80's
Also pipe insulation for your drain
If you insulate storage under the bus the floor would be warmer and save heat
Great job guy great to see you doing well I’m selling my dads rv he left me but hey great video and keep great work
Thanks Jason!
Great job on the remodel and it cost some pocket change lol but what I'm concerned about is the 8.3 L cumins diesel engine doesn't that have to be run every once in awhile to keep it from going bad or am i crazy? Larry
Thank you! We exercise the engine and transmission at certain times. We also have plans to move it to a new location on the property this summer.
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Awesome setup guys yall are crushing it.. can’t wait to get all of our stuff in order to make that move from NC. Is the rv’s generator tied into to the solar for charging or do you use an external generator?
Thank you! It does have an onan 10kw diesel genset. We thought about mentioning it but we use a smaller more efficient gas gen currently when there is no sun for solar. The small gas gen has proven to be very unreliable out here. When it is having issues we use the diesel generator as backup. Don't want to give too many spoilers but the diesel generator will be removed from the RV in the future and set up in a generator room for 240volt power on the property when needed for recharging battery banks or running big appliances like welders. Wishing you luck with your preparations for moving!
In the chest holster is that a G 20 -10mm just guessing-never heard you say
G 29 😉
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Insulating and covering the windows on the outside could eliminate the icing entirely.