Starting this thread to post new activity on the Blog and/or YouTube Channel. I'm also opening this up for feedback on either site, I'm hoping everyone will have fun with this and find the sites useful.
The blog can be found here: [a href="http://www.livinthelitelife.com"]www.livinthelitelife.com[/a]
The YouTube channel can be found here: [a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2rNGOsrb-XK2mtTSPwG_g"]LivinTheLiteLife YouTube Channel[/a]
Very nice blog! And I like hearing from Kris about your exploits and adventures!
Thanks for the link to the blog. Really liked reading it and look forward to seeing the photos and videos in the future. We are looking at taking our grandkids for a weekend this summer along with a new dog so it should be interesting to say the least.
Hi Sean - Congrats to you and Kris with the new blog. I'm sure you'll have fun with it and it is great that it's something you can grow together.
I started one myself for my adventures with the small but mighty Camplite 11FDB. You can find it at >>[a href="http://www.designstop.com"]www.designstop.com[/a]<<. Unfortunately I got really busy at work and have let it slip with no new postings for way too long. I still have lots of ideas and trust I will get back to it someday. (Its never too late & the Camplight hasn't aged a bit).
I'm proud to say our first video is live as of this morning! We wanted to give a little intro about us and our setup. There is plenty of room to improve but at least its a good start :)
The video can be seen here [a href="https://youtu.be/eA5JJHVC3OQ"]Getting to know us and Toothless, our Quicksilver 10.0[/a]
For those who dont want to go directly to youtube here is the embedded video.
[video]https://youtu.be/eA5JJHVC3OQ[/video]
Nice video Sean! Look forward to seeing the modifications that you've done to yours. Really like the countertop but not sure if we'll do that to ours even though the sink is used mainly as a change and miscellaneous holder while camping. You guys did a good job explaining the camper answering all the questions that we usually get such as "Where is the roof?".
awesome! loved it. I just got the Magma cookware and I saw your percolator coffee maker. lots of good ideas
are those bar codes or labels for the bench storage?
Quote from: @catmanriff" source="/post/19199/thread" timestamp="1457155873awesome! loved it. I just got the Magma cookware and I saw your percolator coffee maker. lots of good ideas
are those bar codes or labels for the bench storage?
Thank. Those are bar codes and labels for storage :) I use an inventory app that let's me track what I have in the camper and how much is left if it's a consumable. I plan to do a write up of the system.
Quote from: @johnc" source="/post/19189/thread" timestamp="1457141789Nice video Sean! Look forward to seeing the modifications that you've done to yours. Really like the countertop but not sure if we'll do that to ours even though the sink is used mainly as a change and miscellaneous holder while camping. You guys did a good job explaining the camper answering all the questions that we usually get such as "Where is the roof?".
Thanks. This was the first time either of us really did much of anything on camera so it was a huge learning experience. There is so much we could have talked about but as it was we were getting a bit long with the video time. We definitely have a lot of ideas for up coming videos.
Wife and I enjoyed the video. We giggled when your wifey stated she handles the inside while you take care of outside jobs. We do the same thing. The inside job takes some great Tetris skills.
You have inspired me to make my own video sometime. We do things a little different with basically the same camper. It would be neat to show the different styles of camping. For example, we can't go without the sink, a porta potty, and we never take the bench seats and table. One more thing we keep a curtain attached to rear Bimini bar for privacy reasons. We camp with three adults and two kids.
I am going to leave the on camera stuff to you Sean as I despise talking on camera and will go so far out of make way at work to avoid the cameras that it's not even funny most days. But I may give it a try for the benefit of other campers. My wife and I kinda do things the same way you and your wife set up and tear down with our setups being right along the same times as yours.
This year may end up being a little different for us since we now have a dog that we intend on taking with us. So we may be looking at taking the benches out so we could have room for a kennel for the dog. Since it's just the two of us I'm sure that the dog will try to sleep on one of the bunk ends. So if we need to use the kennel we will need to find different storage solutions for the gear we keep in the benches.
When we get our camper out in a few weeks we will see about getting at least some photos of our set up.
NEW BLOG ENTRY
A few of our favorite things:
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/03/a-few-of-our-favorite-things/
If we want to post a video do we post a link here and then you upload it to the channel?
The video channel is setup to be mainly just myself/family. I would however love to have a network of people participating in making videos but it would need to be uploaded to your own YouTube account. I think you could then tag or link the video as being related to LivingTheLiteLife which would allow for even more interaction. I'm happy to brainstorm some ideas if you want to PM me :)
New video posted :)
This is a quick video showing the 2" receiver addition and the reinforced rear bumper.
Please like/subscribe since it helps spread the word with how YouTube lists the videos in their search results.
Also please feel free to leave some comments, I know there are other who have done this same basic mod and I'm sure there are other ways to use it beyond what I've thought about.
Hope you enjoy,
Sean
[video]https://youtu.be/REDEPauA0us[/video]
Oh and here is the full write up on it from the blog:
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/02/adding-a-rear-2-receiver/
Here is a link from Dexter axle that belongs somewhere. Maybe on your channel. It's about greasing the axle.
http://youtu.be/XT0RKDGgDm8
I added it to the LivinTheLiteLife channel in a playlist labeled "Helpful videos from around the web" [a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQbqSIsgOGe0FheUzcRGfnY-7hCuKMucG"]Link to playlist[/a]
I keep that playlist updated with any videos from external sources that could be helpful to everyone. If you have any others that might be of interest please feel free to post them up, I'll be happy to list them as well :)
-Sean
Quote from: @kybrowns" source="/post/19374/thread" timestamp="1457571954Here is a link from Dexter axle that belongs somewhere. Maybe on your channel. It's about greasing the axle.
http://youtu.be/XT0RKDGgDm8
We have the Dexter TorFlex off-road axles on our CampLite 21BHS. Do you happen to know if they are equipped with this EZ-Lube feature as well? How would we check to see if they do?
Thanks!
I would say hook up a grease gun and if grease starts shooting out around the edges of hub or whatever it's called you have the same type of axle. I would bet you do, but I have no idea.
[quote timestamp="1456853220" source="/post/19073/thread" author="@admin"]Starting this thread to post new activity on the Blog and/or YouTube Channel. I'm also opening this up for feedback on either site, I'm hoping everyone will have fun with this and find the sites useful.
The blog can be found here: [a href="http://www.livinthelitelife.com"]www.livinthelitelife.com[/a]
The YouTube channel can be found here: [a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2rNGOsrb-XK2mtTSPwG_g"]LivinTheLiteLife YouTube Channel[/a][/quote]
Enjoyed both. It gave me some ideas before my 1st trip with my 8.0
Hi Sean - I don't see a link to "follow" your blog on Wordpress. Am I missing it, and if not, would you consider adding one? I'd like to get an email notification when you post. Thanks.
I'm currently fighting with setting up email with it. I will have an option to follow or subscribe to the blog in the near future :)
Email subscription option has been enabled. At the moment it will provide email updates any time a new post has been published.
A dedicated email address of 'contactus@livinthelitelife.com' has also been created for any questions comments or concerns.
New blog post :)
[a href="http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/03/diy-dresser-system/"]DIY Dresser system[/a]
Shameless plug, but now that we have the email subscription working please sign up if you would like to stay up to date with our new releases.
-Sean
New blog post published today:
[a href="http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/03/its-almost-time/"]It's Almost Time[/a]
I read through it. Nice. We think alike. I love making lists, especially food lists! lol.
The drawers project is inspiring. I was looking at similar drawers but built into a box with lids...for the kitchen.
I like modular as much as I like the lists and planning so with the storage bins we can mix and match. I also build the rack to fit perfectly in the bed of the Avalanche under the factory tonneau cover which was not going to happen with any off the shelf units. Plus now that I've built one, it would be very easy to expand the system if needed.
And yes I think we think very much alike @catmanriff :)
New crafty type project posted...DIY Bandana Picnic Blanket
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/03/diy-bandana-picnic-blanket/
New post about our recent trip to Hanging Rock State Park in NC:
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/03/hanging-rock-state-park-1st-trip-2016/
Lots of videos to come but here is the first one about our first nights meal that we turned from a FAIL to a WIN:
https://youtu.be/SQD-Ftq2bfs
I did a quick write up of the on demand water pump installation with a video which is now live on the Blog:
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/04/how-to-add-an-on-demand-water-pump/
https://youtu.be/0FXGxtg170k
hah! corndog hotdog muffin bake! Wife and I like to do Kraft Mac& Cheese with fried hot dog slices...and sometimes peas. It's pretty good.
My first trip with the Magma cookware tomorrow. I found the 5 piece. I was going to test them out at home, since I cook every meal myself, but I packed them away into a tub.
Just my big brother and myself out in the desert for next 3 days.
Menu next 3 days:
breakfast- eggs, toast, ham, orange juice, jelly
lunch- tuna salad sandwiches & chips
dinner- steaks, chicken, stuffing, rice, bbq beans, salad, lima beans
every day- Titos Vodka, Corona beer, Gatorade, water, Makers Mark
loved the table cloth!
Thanks man. I've seen something similar with the mac and cheese and it's looked like something I would like :)
I'm sure you'll love the magma set. They are as good as any higher grade home cookset for the house as far as I'm concerned. I would caution that the handle can melt if you're not paying attention. I let my fry pan sit a little too close to the burner and the bottom edge of the handle now has a few bubbles in it lol. But it still looks perfectly fine.
Your trip sounds great. Nothing better than getting away with a brother (or a father) for that matter.
[quote source="/post/19374/thread" timestamp="1457571954" author="@kybrowns"]Here is a link from Dexter axle that belongs somewhere. Maybe on your channel. It's about greasing the axle.
http://youtu.be/XT0RKDGgDm8
[/quote]Thank you so much for that!
Our 21BHS has about 9,000 miles on it so it's about due.
I was dreading the prospect, thinking it involved pulling the bearings out and greasing them by hand like on my utility trailer. Just today a pulled a wheel cap and verified we have the EZLube system.
I've got a grease gun, so next trip out I'll pick up some wheel bearing grease and have at it!
BIG BIG BIG NEWS from us (at least as far as I'm concerned): http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/04/exciting-news-from-us/
Congratulations to both of you!! That is great news! Wishing you God's blessings on a healthy pregnancy.
I posted a new video and article on lighting a Coleman liquid fuel lantern, hopefully its clear and helpful :)
http://www.livinthelitelife.com/2016/06/how-to-light-a-coleman-liquid-fuel-lantern/
I've been slacking with updates here but we have been slowing adding content to the blog and video channel so if you havent taken a look recently you might find some new updates interesting. The most recent video I did was about some of the essential tools to bring on a road trip. These are tools that are in my car on a long trip with or without a trailer. Truth be told they are in the car every day but I make it a point to double check them when heading out on a trip.
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmphXRmIsNU[/video]