We Can’t Live Like This Anymore! | 7 Items You DON'T NEED for RV Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- While we’re waiting for our next gig to open up, we tackled a decluttering and organization project that has been a frustration point for a while now. Plus, you don’t want to miss the 7 things you don’t need to bring if you’re interested in living the RV lifestyle!
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00:00 Intro
00:52 Boondocking in Arkansas (Finger Point Landing)
01:48 Clearing the RV Basement Storage
03:12 The First Thing You Don't Need
04:35 It's Illegal to Pack This
05:48 We Disagree!
07:43 What We Decluttered
08:16 Portable Black Tank Shenanigans
09:55 Inside Decluttering Minimalism Tips
14:37 Portable Water for Boondocking
16:59 Hot Springs National Park
18:59 Trash and Donations
20:51 Organizing the RV Basement
23:15 The #1 Thing You SHOULD NOT Bring When Living in an RV
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As online entrepreneurs, we thought, "why not work from home... on the road"? So in 2019, we bought and renovated a 2005 Jayco Designer Fifth Wheel, which took us to every state in the lower 48. But the economy hit our business especially hard after the 'vid, spurring us to pivot in new directions and try different strategies, including various RV work camping jobs!
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100% agree on the lawn ornaments! 🙌 Oh my those shoes!!😂😂😂
So at Hot springs National Park do they charge for the baths? I love all the special features you pack into your videos and very informative poop emojis!💩 🤓
Thanks so much for watching!! There are two functional bathhouses (Buckstaff is more like the one we showed and Quapaw is a modern day spa). Both have their own websites to book a soaking sesh! -K
@@OpenRoading Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.🤗
A must have, is a "Peeing Pug" statue to put by your tires.
hmmmmm.......... -J
I'm here from the future and she needs that paint 😂 I'm watching your videos backwards ❤
Best comment of 2024 so far and it's not even close. Both Kalyn and I busted out laughing! 😂😂😂😂 -J
Less junk less fuel you will use saves money you worked hard for 👍👍
True!
You could get or make a sliding tray for the basement. Several videos on yt.
Have considered it! Maybe in the future. -J
Catching up on a lot of your older videos. Love the movie/show clips you add in btw, so many perfect ones edited in....the Modern Family one cracked me up 😭
I would not personally haul the paint…but I understand Kalyn’s point.
Haha. Me too. And now we have some extra spray paint cans for when we scratch our new decals. 😂 -J
I'm with you on the lawn ornaments. Years ago, my nephew made everyone wooden flower lawn ornaments for camping. The only time I put them out (when we were camping together with him and his family), I kept tripping over them and alcohol was not involved. I think they "accidently" were gotten rid of as I can no longer find them.
Here's hoping your nephew doesn't stalk the comment section!! 👀 😂 -J
@@OpenRoading 🤣🤣😂😂🤣
Just take a picture of the paint code for each can and a picture of the item you painted with it ...toss the cans organize the pictures on your computer..
Yeah, we have the codes! But Kalyn likes to be able to do touchups every few months. 😁 Thus our compromise on smaller cans. -J
I've have reorganizing my "garage" at least 4 times in 4 yrs and I still have no extra room....and yes, I have paint lol. I got smaller plastic jugs with wide mouth lids (Menards) to store mine. In my defense, my bus paint color was discontinued and I've used it several times for touch ups. But I also kept my cabinet paint, that stuffs expensive!
You don't need to defend yourself to Kalyn. She's still fully on team keep the paint! 😁 -J
Agree on the lawn ornaments!! 🦩🦩
I just keep seeing the part in “The Long, Long Trailer” where Ricky finds all the rocks Lucy kept to go around the patio.😂 He was throwing all her rocks out and screaming about weight. Hahahaha 😂 That’s what this episode reminded me of. Thanks for sharing!
Ok…now I must go find this episode of I love Lucy. -J
@OpenRoading oh no it was a Movie called The Long, Long Trailer with Lucy and Ricky playing Taizy and Nicky. Newlyweds on the road
@@shawnablake5102 Ahh! Thank you! -J
Y'all are so entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for motivating me to declutter, too. Merry Christmas!
We hope you have a very Merry Christmas Ann! You should have an easier time than we did finding a place to throw out anything you need to get rid of. 😂
I mean this when I say that we look forward to seeing your comments on here each week. Hopefully we’ll be able to meet you sometime to properly thank you for the tremendous encourager you have been. -J
In our stix and bricks I put touch up paint in jelly jars. Use old table cloth or shower curtain for when you have to crawl under truck or camper.
You mean I shouldn't make the back of my shirt a mess every time I crawl under the truck?! 😂 -J
Hello. I went to that Natl park last year - it has to be haunted - so freaky in some of those buildings. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, going in those buildings is a very interesting step back in time. That is for sure. -J
You guys are awesome…love your videos ,,,
Wow. Thank you so much for the encouragement! Awesome is a hard bar to live up to! 🙂 -J
Sliding Cargo Trays? My uncle had an 8x4 DIY tray installed in the back of the truck he sold me and it was soooo useful for getting stuff in and out of the bed. My brother installed similar sliding trays in his RV last year. You lose a few vertical inches of space, but the sliding trays (and some fold-out supporting legs) could be such a useful item! BTW, I absolutely LOLed at the 💩emoji going wheeeeee!
I've seen some...I really need to see it on an RV in person I think before I spring for it. I also think I would have to re-do my battery bank because They are in the center of the storage compartment and stick out a good bit.
Adding the wheeeee was probably the peak of my editing career. 😆 -J
Hello, I am new to your channel. Well, I'm hooked. You guys rock! You both do a great job, and we've learned a bunch from you guys. Wish you both the best! And as for the dog,,, you guys did an amazing thing! Heart warning. May God bless you guys
Thanks so much for your kind comment and we're glad to have you here! -J
The "stuff" we all keep. I have to agree with dumping the paint. You also overlooked two potential storage places. Under the bed there might be storage for some items in the space under the wood on your bed, between the totes. If I needed it I would use it for those rarely but necessary items like wrapping paper. Secured and in a plastic bag. Also you repainted a dresser there was some flat space under the 4 drawers, again rarely used items might be placed there. Maybe paper records or notebooks. Of course in a plastic bag (even the humane mouse trap). Great idea for a permanent box for the purged items!
The space under the center of the bed has the slide out motor - so I wanted to keep stuff far away from that. As a general rule...if it's something that I'm gonna have to pull drawers and such out to have to get to....do I really need to haul it? 😁 And yeah....that mouse trap should have totally been in a bag. That's an excellent idea. -J
I seem to just collect stuff so others can borrow it because they don’t want to pay or have anything around….The day will come when you can find it or buy it, very soon 😢😢
That is very possible. -J
A plunger is needed to clean sink traps.
Out of curiosity what are you putting down your sink drain? I had to clean the bathroom sink once due to hair but I'm not sure a plunger would have cleared that. -J
I bet I KNOW when the last time you cleaned your basement was! 🤣 #iwasthere
BAHAHAHA! I hadn't thought of that but yeah...that was Mammoth CA right? -J
@@OpenRoading yes!! apparently the perfect place for cleaning basements 🤣
Beautiful people. I love your trials and tribulations. My Bff and Iived for 7 years on a 36' boat, many of the same issues. Now we are getting ready to see the country in our 28' TT. Thanks for letting us learn from your 'issues.' Ps.we are in our 70's
People have asked if we would ever do boat life. I don't think I could handle it. I don't like storms while living in an RV, pretty sure I would lose my mind on a boat in a mild storm. 😂 -J
Yes rediculous to haul paint!
Haha-Joseph would definitely agree with you there! -K
No lawn ornaments. My mother is probably looking down and yelling at me for that. No paint here either.
Another no paint for team Joe! I don't always come out on top with the popular opinion when Kalyn and I disagree....but when I do I make sure to remember it forever! 😂😂 -J
So I have to confess that I'm also a bit team Kailyn. You can't trust that every paint batch will match what you already have. So in this case I would say that it was necessary to keep a little for touch-ups.
@@PittsWithAPurpose No take backs! lol 😉🤣 -J
@@OpenRoading now you notice that there were no takebacks on the yard ornaments. You're going to have to be satisfied with a split on the paint thing. Reasoning: we gals can walk in and notice when something doesn't match when touched up. Those paint batches can vary. Split…right down the middle.
Throw it out (re: paint)
The paint makes a re-appearance in "Unemployed" 🤣
Primer could be used for any painting. Finish paint is hard to match and most likely wouldn’t have enough to complete the job.
That's why we ended up keeping small amounts of the finish paint for touch ups since it would be hard to match. Then we'll buy new when we re-paint. -J
I cut up used clothes for shop rags and if I have to many I give them away, working folks need rags all the time 😊
Yessir! We've got a stocked rag bin. I go through a dozen or so shirts per year that end up as our rags. -J
Velcro tape will stick on the carpet
It sticks but I'm not able to have it hold any moderate weight on travel days. -J
I have seen storage areas like that with a slide out base. That way, you can see what stuff is in the back by just pulling the slide out.
Yeah! I want to look into those. Right now my main considerations for that is cost and weight. I feel like my front end is a little heavy as it is, so I may want to see if I can rearrange some things if I add a storage solution that also ads some weight.
I also may be over thinking it. -J
Love ur videos!
Thank you so much for watching! -K
Haha! On the lawn ornaments. I am guilty of Flamingos but that's about it. I used to put out lights everywhere and decorate. Now it's get to the spot get hooked up, get out a chair, grab a beer, and chill. Thanks for the journey! I look forward to your next vid! Safe travels...
Thanks so much! And remember - no flamingos! 😂 (thanks for not taking us too seriously!!) -J
Why don't you put one of those rolling platforms that you can just pull out like you see on Van basements.
It's a consideration. At the moment - cost, and weight are my two main considerations against it. -J
Fully agree on the lawn ornaments! AND I include in that category outdoor lighting such as LED ropes that lay on the ground around your camper or flash & trash lights that throw color on your RV. Please don't - you might think it's pretty but it mostly will just annoy your neighbors. If your life just isn't complete without bringing a touch of Times Square to the otherwise dark campground, the least you can do is turn them off at whatever time the campground sets as quiet time. Rant over. I really enjoy your channel!
Don’t get me started about being parked near an rv that has the bright LEDs on the front making you wish you had black out shades 😂 -J
If you are going to Alaska black out shades will be a necessity - at least for most folks. We were there last summer (2023) for 4 months (total trip including Canada). You can use cut-to-fit Reflectix, it's just a pain to put up and take down but you will need something to make it dark at night.
@@randyriggs4575 Yeah. We've got some relectix right now but if we are able to spring for some shades we'll do it. -J
I don’t think I’d keep more than a small amount of paint, but I can see how it’d be hard to get rid of it without feeling wasteful. I’m with you on the lawn decor. I don’t like it in my permanent home yard, and can’t imagine trying to fit it in an RV living sort of storage situation!
But some how...some way...if you walk through an RV Resort in the summer...Lawn decor as far as the eye can see... 😂😂
Thanks so much for commenting! -J
We don’t RV, but I can tell you my wife saved all the leftover paint from when we built the house. We still have all those cans even though I’m sure most of it is no longer useful.
Ya never know when it might come in handy! 😂 When we moved out of our house into the RV we found paint that we had kept...from the previous homeowner 😂😂😂😂 -J
Get a morryde slide out. They are amazing. Goes in the mother-in-law room, or pass thru, slides out either way more than 60 percent. We left a little room on one side for long objects, and it is wonderful. Yes, you may have to downsize some. The ease of use compensates, and my wife can easily search out anything in the see thru containers and labels on top and sides. Your first trip out you will thank me, or morryde.😂
I'm gonna have to consider them. Maybe I can convince them to sponsor us 😂! I'll have to look at the measurements, my 2 concerns are added weight and will I have to move my battery bank which sticks out a bit in the basement. I'll do my research! -J
As far as hobbies go, the RV conversion my wife and I are planning, is required to have room for my leather working equipment. :)
As long as it's something you continue to do on the road, it makes sense! -J
Loved this video! Decluttering feels so good!
Great editing and fantastic thumbnail 🙌
Every time we comment on each others video we must compliment the thumb. It is now an established rule. 😂 Thanks so much for the encouragement! -J
@@OpenRoading love it! 🤣
Smallest cans of paint and use it up with as many layers as possible
Best to put it back and live with it
Paint? Really?
Yep! And we still have some of it. But less now. #Compromise!
In Kalyn's defense - we renovated the RV and since we don't really have a home base some of our supplies come with us to do touch-ups when needed. But I am very glad we are down to I think 5 quart cans as opposed to a few gallon cans. 😁 -J
Use a small container….even a mini paint can (pint or quart metal in your case or a glass baby food jar if you were not moving) is perfect….enough for touchups….keeping it in an unheated “basement “ ensures it will freeze, separate and go bad
@@timothyp3378 Good stuff! I will say our basement doesn't dip below freezing. When we hit cold temps we blast the heat in here and our "cold air return" is a giant vent that goes straight into the basement (So the living space is connected). I'll have to toss a thermometer down there but I'd be surprised if it's ever colder than maybe the upper 40's down there.
But you know what? I've been wrong before! -J
Take that back! I love my flamingos. Lmmfao
Haha!! A lot of people do! 🤣 - K
@OpenRoading lmmfao I have flamingos just to test the swinger roomer. It's all lies!!!! 3 years full-time and not one knock. How rude!!
@@mommasonthemove9144 LOL
Ok try an upside down pineapple next. I also hear loofas are gaining popularity but you gotta know which color.
People are weird. -J
@OpenRoading Lmmfao Noted. I'll let you know how it turns out. I'm not interested, but I am highly offended no one else was interested. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@OpenRoading I jokingly say its because I have 4 kids and no man around.... they were probably afraid I was taking souvenirs. Lmmfao
Just about caught up. No movie quotes this time 😊
Love the videos. The only thing we put out is the American Flag. We just went thru our stuff last week for the goodwill pile. It feels so good to get rid of things. Funny how many things we found that we never even used the three years we have been rving.
It’s always shocking how “someday I’ll need this” turns into “let’s haul this around forever.” 😂 -J
Nice job on the organizing. A rule I've heard that someone, somewhere, at one time, may have succeeded at.... when something comes in, something the same size and weight goes out. I can see that working... yea, right! Sounds like a good theory. Oh, have you hit a CAT scale to see how far you are overweight? trailer and truck? Happy New Year!
What if I don't want to know if I'm overweight....😂 -J
Hello there from Merrillville IN! 👋🏼. I’m a new fan & I want to say how much fun you 3 are to watch!!! You keep it real! As for the storage predicament, I have seen others on TH-cam that have sliding trays that extend all the way out (like you would put in kitchen cabinets) only they may be designed for RVs??? And I believe they slid out from the middle so that you have one from each side of your RV. Sorry I can’t remember whose channel I 👀 it on 😢. But anyway I love your videos and be safe & have a blast! ❤❤❤
I think it's the morride system. We've seen it, haven't sprung for it. Maybe we can pick them up as a sponsor sometime. 😂 -J
Our bed is the same where there’s no storage and I’ve been wanting to see what’s underneath for years. Def going to check now lol. I’d get rid of the paint lol. We try to declutter each time we move whether a lot or little. I agree with the fancy clothes, I got rid of a ton of my teaching clothes and don’t regret it
Yes! I was shocked at how bad the storage was underneath! We just had to make sure the totes were clear of the slide motor which they are. Slide has never had an issue in 4 years.
So glad people are with me on team “no paint!” 😂
No need to carry paint. Enjoy your safe travels.
One more for team Joe! Love it! 😁 -J
I think those with lawn ornaments are probably permanent park dwellers.
For the most part possibly - but I worked at a campground all summer last year and I can confirm that many people came in, parked, and pulled out a yards worth of flamingos. 😂 -J
I think that paint should be thrown out. Why would you want to carry that around. That is extra weight that you do not need.
Yay! Another for team no paint! The only problem comes when I ding a cabinet and Kalyn reminds me that I can't touch it up anymore. 😂 -J
Just grab a small can
I save glass jelly jars, or anything like a pint mason can, i.e. jarred fruit. Then when there's leftover paint, I put some teflon tape on the jar threads to make sure they won't stick, turn them upside down so a skin won' form and just save the pint or half pint for touchups.
i think you guys still have too much paint.
1 quart of your main color(s), and a couple of those little 8oz/1cup tester cans of the other colors should be more than enough to last you years in a small space like that.
and primer you shouldn't need much of because most of what you paint should be touchups when something gets scraped up
so max 2x quart cans, and 4x 8oz cans
Hey - I talked her down to the smaller cans...I'm taking the win! 😂 -J
Ditch the paint! Not worth it. Donate it to a local church ... Sunday school kids will love it.
Got rid of most of it! Some of it makes a re-appearance in tomorrow's video though! 😂 -J
How are the campground Swingers going to meet without the pink flamingos, luffas or pineapples?? 😂😂
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😂 another reason to NOT put decor in front of our RV!! -J
Instead of dragging around old paint, why not write down the colors you used, so you can just pick up a quart when you need to repaint something. This way you can pick up what you need, when you need it.
We do have the colors written down, but we also like to touch up spots as they happen...at least that's our thought process. It may or may not be a good one. 🙂 -J
Your crazy for hauling paint
Not the first time we've been called crazy. 😜 In Kalyn's defense...she did use some of it in a future video. 😁 -J
Savages! No lawn ornaments????? Actually we have none. Not even at home.
😂 I know, right?! 😂 -J
Trash it
Sell da motorcycle
We've considered it, but at this time we still love using it AND...it's not taking up any space in the basement. 😂 -J
@@OpenRoading I think its real handy. I like the way you haul it. Great for day trips. Perfect size. Allows you both mobility if need be. Imagine working the sugar beet job, while the truck was down?!?! One question, ...does it interfere with your head lights if you needed to drive at night?
@@danasaunders5997 Indeed it does. One of the primary reasons we try super hard not to be driving after sunset with the rig. -J
I'm so sorry, I don't mean to be vulgar. It's totally meant as an innocent compliment. I just don't know how else to say it. She was so hot in that unintentional outfit. Never should have gotten rid of those shoes. ❤😊
First....Awkward.
Second...I prefer her in Hiking boots so I'm a-ok that she tossed 'em. -J
I sincerely apologize. My intention was to be complimentary, not awkward. I shall refrain from commenting in the future. I wish the 4 of you the very best. Safe travels.