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Hey, not sure if you saw this when purchasing your couch. The little holes on the armrest have a few different accessories you can buy. There is a tray table that goes right in that hole. There is also a light, wine glass holder, fan, and a phone charger. Just thought I’d mention it in case you didn’t already know. 😊We love watching you guys! ❤ Thanks Hanks!
Hi guys, just a couple of things we have done to make life easier in our Solitude 310gk too. We removed our sliding glass shower doors and replaced them with a curtain rod and curtain. It actually increased the usable space in our shower as well as reduced the 30 pounds of glass weight and making the shower 1000 times easier to clean. We also added a lippert screen door assist handle. this little gem makes closing the doors much easier without leaning way out and definitely is a plus when going out the screen door.
Yo! Here’s a thanks Hanks quick tip. The food cover for your microwave has magnets to stick to the top of the inside of the microwave. Saves on space 🤙🏼
Been a long time since I've visited but now that I have I wanted to simply say how glad I am, Dexter is doing well. And do love what you've done to the place.
Thank you very much for your continued support, it means so much to us! You are very kind and your warm wishes towards Dexter. Thank you for taking the time to watch in comment 😊
Under the propane area use some material inside the area to catch the majorityof dust and dirt. May also prevent a stone from dinging your tank. Thanks for inviting us into your home!
Gorgeous couple...Love the home you have both chosen, but your positive attitude to everything in RV living, just blows my mind...Thank you for sharing...Blessing to you both and of course Dexter
If you want to gain some counter space you could ditch your currant paper towel holder and install one that hangs from under the cabinet directly above where your towel holder is setting. They make ones that have a ratchet pull that prevents the paper from turning without assistance! It stays nice and tight.
When we look at the fifth wheels, I don’t ever like the chairs they put with the table, and it always seems like more things to do on travel days…that being said, you’re idea to use the storage ottomans is BRILLIANT! 🤯😍 I’ve always thought of those as foot stools in the living room area, but I had never thought of them for your table! Again, BRILLIANT! Did I say BRILLIANT? ❤🎉
I watched this when it first came out and fell in love with the lap tray idea, so much so that I ordered them. Hubby loves them! Our small camper doesn't have a dedicated dining area, just a sofa. The free-standing dining table that came with the camper stored behind the sofa, it weighed close to 60#, and took two men and a small boy to get it in and out. So it left immediately. We tried the tv trays, but they didn't work very well while we were sitting on the sofa, and we ended up just holding our plates. Then came your revelation, and now all is good. Thank you so much for the idea!
I know it may not be a quiet getaway and may also not be something you two are into... But camping at a small race event is always a blast! My wife and I exclusively camp at race events big and small! Florida is a hot spot from Daytona speedway to Sebring International! There are some race events (usually SCCA or Vintage racing) that allow you to camp on their property with electric for under 150 bucks for 4 nights! Its deff an experience yall need to check out! Even if you are not a big race fan!
Y’all have some great mods. As far as the propane area, I took some styrofoam sheeting and metal screen and “enclosed” the bottom. Don’t worry, the bottom is completely screened so ventilation is not an issue. My dealer saw the mod and said it was safe and a good idea. Being from the southeast, it keeps bees out, which I’m allergic to.
Liked your Mods ! Keep up the good fulltime vids. The wife and I are in our late 60s, have been fulltiming now for almost 5 years. GDRV Solitude S-Class 37ft, 3350RL. loaded weight 3600 # pin and 15.5 # on 16.8 GVWR, so we have a 1 Ton dually. Over 4000# of cargo cap important for fulltimers. A little different than your 2930. We both got a better rig than the new Influence remakes. We are glampers and like it that way so don't boondock, no solar. We went with an Wilderness RV mattress best of our upgrades. Liked your storage compartment and desk setup. We added a water softener and filter system also. We too will replace our recliners and couch with some RecPro most likely. Hang in there and continue to live and love life making memories.
Hey there! We just discovered UV blocking window cling. That might work on the bedroom-front cap window for you guys! We chose the "stained glass" design, and we loved it so much in the RV, we also installed it on our car's sunroof.
Because I don't have that many shoes to store, I have a hanging shoe bag in my closet. It hangs next to my combo Washer/Dryer and on one side I store laundry supplies, on the other side, I store shoes and other small clothing items. A tip for the storage benches. Turn them around and open them from the back, that way you don't have to move them back from the table. The lap tables are a good idea. I also use mine for doing artwork while I'm watching TV.
It's huge compared to our little Imagine! Flat hangers save a lot of space in the hanging lockers / closets. We went through two Splendide washer / dryer combos on our catamaran - used the you-know-what out of them! We always said everything needs to have dual purposes (this after 30+ living on boats and in RVs).
Ooo, I have a suggestion for the cat litter getting everywhere! If Dexter isn't too sensitive to change, you could try using Pine Pellet Litter. It doesn't track nearly as badly, and just requires a Sifter Style Cat Litter Box.
Hi Chantelle! Thank you very much for sharing this with us. We have never heard of that before and we will definitely look into it. We appreciate your support and your time in watching 😊
I'm always impressed how slick the product placement of sponsored products are in videos like this... It's obvious the whole idea of the video is made to have a reason to showcase those products but I'm just saying, you do a really good job hiding that fact. Very nice work.
We redid our dining table as well, but like yours, when we sanded it, we loved the wood grain. We just used food grade tung oil. You do have to reapply a couple times a year, but the color was beautiful and the wood grain was really nice.
For your propane tanks have you ever thought about a Bluetooth propane quantity indicator? I have them and LOVE them. Extremely accurate by showing a percent in increments of 1 (i.e. 26%). Made by Mopeka, you just have to make sure to also buy the mounting rings. They are normally held on the bottom of the tank by magnets (good for a stationary grill) but they make rings to attach it to the bottom of the tank for tanks that are used on rattling RV's.
I can't even tell you how much I love Dexter! 🥰 I've been watching you for a while, and just bought my Class C last week! We're getting it ready for our three kitties to travel with us. You two are adorable, appreciate your videos.
I actually kind of like where your washer dryer is. Our's is in the front so all of the weight goes right onto the pin. Having it in the middle would bridge out that weight a bit. Nice video kids!!
Thanks for some really good suggestions. With an 11 year old son in school, we don't plan on full-timing anytime ever, but we just bought a new, and "last one!", RV at the end of last summer. Thankfully I considered many of your suggestions and the result was good. I look forward to some more RV travel after my wife retires. Memories to make!
Love all the upgrades and mods, huge Mod I did in my Reflection 337RLS was change out that dometic refrigerator and put in a true residential refrigerator! It fits perfectly in the cutout in the slide with removing a few trim pieces and counter depth so I can still close the slide all the way! It’s the Samsung RF18A5101SR so much more energy efficient as well and it weighs 10 pounds lighter
We really enjoy your videos. Your sincerity and love of nature are wonderful to see. We have dogs and have had to say goodbye to some too, so we feel your pain. Please know that you are appreciated. Keep up your great work. All the best 😊
We have the same model you guys do, and have a great solution for shoe storage so that you can free up your bench real estate. 2 IKEA Trones stacked in the entry next to the coffee bar, and 2 side by side under the front of the foot of the bed. I wish I could post pictures, but trust me-you aren't utilizing those spaces so put them to work! Thanks Hanks! We love your channel❤
We travel full time with our cat Watson too and have switched his litter over to the Breeze system. Before the breeze system I was sweeping and vacuuming several times a day but since the switch I find a pellet once in a while on the floor in the bathroom. Takes five minutes or less to clean. I love it! 😻
We have a 2019 GD Reflection 367BHS and love the island counter space!! We have made some very beneficial modifications. Thanks for sharing all of yours. We all have to do what ever is going to help of live better in our RVs.
Could you guys do a video on what you guys take down and how you secure things in your rv for travel days? I saw a bunch of hanging items like coats and hats, potted plants, book shelves, the bathroom drawers… it’d be helpful to other rvers to know the possibilities of storage if they don’t want to spend an hour just securing items. Thanks
Hi there, Victoria! This is such a great idea, and we will be sure to remake this video. In the meantime, here is one of our older videos that we broke down our travel days in taking down the RV for travel. I will leave it linked here for you th-cam.com/video/jF2YwTOyaUU/w-d-xo.html
Lap table👍for many years in brick/stick & first accessory in the camper. Just added a 15” cube ottoman for additional seat & store light items (fits under Q bed dead space). Some of your full-time additions do work good for us weekenders also. Shoes? Still looking for the magic answer to appear in a dream, I will share the solution IF my dream comes true. Thanks Hanks for sharing this video. Beeeeeep the laundry is done
Really like these mods! My favorites are the couch and rear desk setup. Nicely done. Thanks sharing and all the work you put into your videos. Best! -Juan and Felicia from San Diego
It's so much fun to watch ya'll!! And ya'll delivered the message so amusingly!! Couldn't imagine living life without you two kids!! Thank you for your positive messages, upbeat, amusing and clever storytelling, and for those fantastic editing skills!! Really top tier. Bless you two big time!
Very nice! But now that you've done all those upgrades, it's time to look at the new 2024's!! We bought a Reflection 320MKS that is very similar to your model, and it's amazing all the adders that GD put into them. Our best friends have a 2020 model which is much the same, but ours came with the TPMS system, and most notably the new Control Center that you can use all the functions like lights, awnings, slides, and remote leveling right from your phone! It also came with 370 watts of solar with the 50 amp controller, and the 16 cubic foot 12 volt refrigerator! Our first BIG trip is next month with our friends and will be to Apple Valley CA, Williams AZ, Albuquerque NM, Amarillo TX, Choctaw OK (a Love RV Stop!), Mt Ida AR, Memphis TN, Mayfield KY, Biloxi MS, New Orleans LA, Houston (Katy) TX, San Antonio TX, Ft Stockton TX, Las Cruses NM, Tombstone AZ, and the last night in Quartzsite AZ- all in 24 nights of travel. We've been RVing for over 35 years, and the two most recent RVs were Weekend Warrior 40 foot Toyhaulers, but we sold all the toys and downsized to the 35 foot 320MKS. I used to be a moderator on about 4 RV Forums' Toyhauler groups, and learned a whole bunch of mods over the years- many that GD actually incorporated into the new 5ers.
Thank you for the tour of your RV. Beautiful! I will be doing more Command Hooks in our RV after seeing what you did in yours. For our shoe storage, we use a wooden shoe rack (not sure where we got it); the rack is a perfect fit at the foot of our king size bed and tucks just under the slight over-hang of the foot area. I would like to know more about how you use the convection oven as an air fryer. I am new to using the convection type ovens. Thanks, Cathy
Hi Catherine! Thank you very much for your kind support and great comment. Yes, command hooks have been an incredible way to help with RV organization. I am sure that they will serve you well! Nice work on the wooden shoe rack, and that is such a great idea 😊
You did it again! Another great video. Enjoyed the outside as well as inside tours. Kyle has a storage area just like mine. Can’t find anything unless I unload it. At least my tools are in a separate area.😁 One suggestion, put your important docs in a grab and go case for emergencies. Keep it up Hanks you’re providing great joy to a lot of folks.
Absolutely loved the tour! Thank you. We have actually purchased several items that you 2 have reviewed and were not disappointed. Thank you again! We hope to be upgrading to a 5th wheel in the near future. Have a blessed day and a happy safe travels. ❤
Nice TH-cam award you didn’t talk about, very nice review on your rv.. I’ve been watching for quite awhile and enjoy you two and your journeys.. Watching your journey through Alaska made me realize that it’s a big wild and beautiful state that I must visit in an rv one of these days soon!
Glad to finally get updated on how you are liking the washer/dryer combo. Still wondering about the grey storage usage but maybe another update lol. Great job, always gives me a video to look forward to. Keep up the great life and see ya on the road!
We just keep the kitchen grey open while doing laundry but mostly open all the time so we don’t forget. Between laundry and dishes, it will fill up quick!
@@HappilyEverHanks most places we camp doesn't have sewer so going to have to limit our wash days lol plus it's 2016 model with separate washer and dryer so probably not as efficient
Love the tour and all the creative ideas. Thanks Hanks for another great video. BTW - full time two years in our 2020 GD 397TH. No frame problems and we love it!
For your ac units, I know you've got the black covers. I get it, it goes with the color paler of the unit, all of that.. But if it were me, since you run and gun, and spend alot of time in the warm sunny spots, I'd switch out to white covers. Simple, easy and will keep the units themselves cooler, so they don't work so hard. Just my 2$ worth of opinion. Great tour, and making little mods and changes is all part of the fun!
I have a very similar trailer (Reflection 337RLS). Hot water to kitchen sink takes a long time. I installed a small (1.5 gal) point of use electric hot water heater under the sink. Now instant hot water and don’t have to waste a bunch of water either. I installed an electric diverter valve, so if no power to point of use water heater, it takes the point of use out of the circuit. Else, you would have to run an extra 1.5 gal to get hot water…
One thing we do at home that REALLY saves space is getting vacuum bags to put winter clothes, coats (in the summertime), and quilts/extra pillows. They come in different sizes and are easy to use and are reuseable. We look forward to seeing you guys every week, keep up the great work!
I love my Brooklyn Signature Hybrid, too. Got new struts, but haven't installed them yet. I'm too busy having fun and keeping up with those RV chores. 🤪 Thanks for the thorough tour. I'm ordering those gas sensors, so thanks for that. Happy trails!
We totally took your cat box idea and just love it. Our bathroom is a bit smaller, but the good news is how easy it is to clean the cat box daily while sitting on the toilet! The little curtain also deters the dogs from raiding the box (gross). Thanks Hanks!!!!!
For your next rig you should look at the Brinkley units. Made for full time living with all the extras or upgrades that most do. Also very Dexter friendly.
Hi Ron! We've heard some great things about the Brinkley units as well. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, because it has definitely peaked our curiosity. We would love to take some walk-throughs later on down the road. Stay safe out there! Thank you for your support - Kyle
This one is very informative. We're not full time but we use our 5er a lot. I picked up great tips especially about storage and securing things. It turns into a pain getting things out and storing them back when we travel. Thanks Hanks.
Thank you for your wonderful support and taking the time to comment. It means so much to us! Yes, the struggle is real with the storage...I am right there with you! - Kyle 🙂
Thanks for this video. WOW!!!! I can't believe how similar our RV is to yours.....sure there are some differences, but so much the same. We have a 2020 Rockwood Signature 8299BS. We have the self leveling system, the nautilus water system, dual 30 LB tanks...( I'm going to see if 40s will fit ). And so many other things inside as well, the list just goes on. We were going to get something else, but decided to keep ours. In a couple years we plan on retiring and it will suit us just fine for traveling . It works SO well for us. Again THANKS for the tour.......
LOVE 💕 YOUR VIBES/personalities. RV looks fabulous as well. All your upgrades were a gr8 choice too. Can’t say there is anything I don’t like. U r Rockin 🎸🥁 it/🚐!!! Oh….& might I add that I’m loving 🥰 Dexter 🐱 🐾 too!! Siamese cats 🐱 🐾 are the BESTEST breed. I had a chocolate 🍫 point for a little over 20 + years & his name was Sebastian. Miss him 🐱🐾 terribly 😢 💔!! Just had to put him down this Jan 2024 so it's still new & a huge adjustment. While I’m on the subject…..where did u find Dexter 🐱 🐾? My next cat of choice will definitely be another Siamese….he was AWESOME! Anyways….. Thanks for sharing. Loved 🥰 the video. Keep sharing & I’ll keep visiting/watching. Sending…….. 💕 🤗 🙏 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Hi there! We really appreciate your amazing support and taking the time to leave a wonderful comment. We are so sorry to hear about Sebastian, that is just awful 😢 Our hearts go out to you ❤️ we ended up getting Dexter and Pennsylvania from a friends house. It’s a wonderful to hear from you and we look forward to hearing from you more. Stay safe!
Great video! In the market for an upgrade and love Grand Designs! Looking at the 310gk which is the pretty much the same weight, size, and floor plan. Love all your MODs!
Let me recomend two of my favorite mods... 1) Carrying purified water is way too heavy. Instead I added a resedential Reverse Osmosis system plumbed into spigots in the bathroom and kitchen as well as the Ice Maker. Hid the RO unit with it's AC powered (24VDC) booster pump behind the Theatre seating so it will not experience temperature extremes. When Boondocking the waste water is directed back into the fresh water tank, and when in a campground with city water the waste flows onto the pavement. The waste water just has slightly higher disolved solids. 2) PooPyramids have been a problem due to the limited depth on the black tank under the toilet. I had added a Macerator pump to the waste gate valves that can direct the waste to a 3/4" garden hose for disposal or back into the black tank upstream of the toilet's down pipe. This uses the macerated black tank contents to push the poopyramid towards the gate valves and through the macerator. In this way we don't have to waste additional fresh water by adding it to the black tank
we upgraded our matress before we ever went camping when we upgraded from our travel trailer to the 5th wheel. Smartest thing we did. Other than add slide out racks to the pantry.
Just watched more of your video.. LOVE the cat litter box hack! I'm asking husband to see if we can do it. Also- the crystal litter scatters less, and won't clump to cat's feet if they step in a peepee spot..
I've been seeing some new models that don't have the flip up beds, but have a solid frame with open storage underneath! Which is great, because we would put our PLANK bed, and this sort of strut system likely won't work. But I appreciate this info, because I have always wondered about that!
At the 20:37 mark, you show some spices hanging from the walls of your pantry. Where did you find the spice hangers? We have tried a few different ideas to keep the spices out of the way, but still handy. This one is a great idea.
Hey there! We apologize for not, including these in the RV tour Amazon store page. Here is a direct link to the ones that we have in our pantry. Hope this helps! Thank you very much for your support amzn.to/4bIPUfQ
We just purchased our mattress upgrade Brooklyn Mattress 👏🏾👏🏾 should be here in a few days. Our next camping trip is March so we'll have plenty time to decide if it's right for us. Thanks Hanks 😂😂
We’re looking at going from our class C to the Alliance Avenue 29RL 5th wheel this fall. The bad part is we have to get a 3/4 ton truck too, a GMC Canyon just won’t do it!! But we’ll be living in it 5 months out of the year in the summer time because we’re selling the cabin in Tennessee 🥸 Thanks Hanks for the personal tour❤
Bro add a piece of plywood under that propane tank. You only need a small exit hole… Same storage problems, always readjusting… love the knife magnet and island sink.
Wow! That bathroom is everything! So roomy. And who has a giant space under the sink perfect for a litter box? Love the table seating with the shoes. Great idea. You guys did an amazing job. Looks so homey, especially with the curtains. Does Dexter scratch up the new cloth recliners?
Hi Cecilia! It certainly is, and we are so happy to have such a big bathroom especially living full-time in the RV. I know, isn't that so cool! Dexter has really been enjoying having his little privacy space as well. Dexter does not scratch up the new recliners, he's a good boy 😻 Thank you for your amazing support and for taking the time to watch our videos!
My rig (tab320) could probably fit in your bathroom but I still go a few ideas from your tv tour. And clearly Dexter likes the bedroom window with its massive sunbeam!
Like the hooks you use in the ‘garage’ I use those over the edge of bed to hang shoes under the lip of the mattress. All hang except my Muck boots bc they’re so tall.
Absolutely! It's nice having that peace of mind especially out on the road and when visiting areas that you are not familiar with. It's crazy how some of the RVs do have the same style in master key 😅 Thank you for watching! - Kyle
Always great to see you two! Thanks for sharing!! We too have a north South bed with a big window, and we too keep the window covered all the time. We might need to get those struts for the bed. We also have a coffee bar too lol. Love you desks and laptop trays ~Brad and Diana
Hey Hanks! Loved all the mods you did. Now that you have more solar and batteries, will you next mod be to replace the RV fridge to a residential one? Take care and be safe! Peace!
Hi Nicholas! Thank you so much for your great support and taking the time to watch. We most likely will never do that in this unit. We just figured it's too much hassle and just extra money. We're not willing to throw into the RV at this time. We would love to have a residential day soon! You stay safe as well 😊 - Kyle and Renee
Hi Hanks. You mentioned Costco.. They are building the biggest one here in Fresno. It more for institutional than anything. There are 3 or 4 in our area. The one nearest me sells fuel.enjoyed your tour. Thanks for all the tips.
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Hey, not sure if you saw this when purchasing your couch. The little holes on the armrest have a few different accessories you can buy. There is a tray table that goes right in that hole. There is also a light, wine glass holder, fan, and a phone charger. Just thought I’d mention it in case you didn’t already know. 😊We love watching you guys! ❤ Thanks Hanks!
Hi guys, just a couple of things we have done to make life easier in our
Solitude 310gk too. We removed our sliding glass shower doors and replaced them with a curtain rod and curtain. It actually increased the usable space in our shower as well as reduced the 30 pounds of glass weight and making the shower 1000 times easier to clean. We also added a lippert screen door assist handle. this little gem makes closing the doors much easier without leaning way out and definitely is a plus when going out the screen door.
13:44 Dexter likes the window, and all the warm sunlight he gets for napping!
We put our decorative throw pillows from the sofa behind our TV after its latched to help with any excess movement. Peace of mind. Love you guys…
Now, that is a really good idea! We might have to start doing this ourselves 😃 Thank you for your continued support, we appreciate you!
Double bench for the table instead of chairs was a great storage choice!
Yo! Here’s a thanks Hanks quick tip. The food cover for your microwave has magnets to stick to the top of the inside of the microwave. Saves on space 🤙🏼
Been a long time since I've visited but now that I have I wanted to simply say how glad I am, Dexter is doing well. And do love what you've done to the place.
Thank you very much for your continued support, it means so much to us! You are very kind and your warm wishes towards Dexter. Thank you for taking the time to watch in comment 😊
Under the propane area use some material inside the area to catch the majorityof dust and dirt. May also prevent a stone from dinging your tank. Thanks for inviting us into your home!
No, the compartment is supposed to be vented for safety reasons. All propane tanks have vented bottom compartments.
Gorgeous couple...Love the home you have both chosen, but your positive attitude to everything in RV living, just blows my mind...Thank you for sharing...Blessing to you both and of course Dexter
If you want to gain some counter space you could ditch your currant paper towel holder and install one that hangs from under the cabinet directly above where your towel holder is setting. They make ones that have a ratchet pull that prevents the paper from turning without assistance! It stays nice and tight.
Hi James! Great idea, that would be such a great way to clear up some extra counter space. Thank you for sharing, and we appreciate your support!
We have the under cabinet ratchet paper towel holder and we love it!
When we look at the fifth wheels, I don’t ever like the chairs they put with the table, and it always seems like more things to do on travel days…that being said, you’re idea to use the storage ottomans is BRILLIANT! 🤯😍
I’ve always thought of those as foot stools in the living room area, but I had never thought of them for your table! Again, BRILLIANT! Did I say BRILLIANT? ❤🎉
I watched this when it first came out and fell in love with the lap tray idea, so much so that I ordered them. Hubby loves them! Our small camper doesn't have a dedicated dining area, just a sofa. The free-standing dining table that came with the camper stored behind the sofa, it weighed close to 60#, and took two men and a small boy to get it in and out. So it left immediately. We tried the tv trays, but they didn't work very well while we were sitting on the sofa, and we ended up just holding our plates. Then came your revelation, and now all is good. Thank you so much for the idea!
I know it may not be a quiet getaway and may also not be something you two are into... But camping at a small race event is always a blast! My wife and I exclusively camp at race events big and small! Florida is a hot spot from Daytona speedway to Sebring International! There are some race events (usually SCCA or Vintage racing) that allow you to camp on their property with electric for under 150 bucks for 4 nights! Its deff an experience yall need to check out! Even if you are not a big race fan!
Y’all have some great mods. As far as the propane area, I took some styrofoam sheeting and metal screen and “enclosed” the bottom. Don’t worry, the bottom is completely screened so ventilation is not an issue. My dealer saw the mod and said it was safe and a good idea. Being from the southeast, it keeps bees out, which I’m allergic to.
Wow! you got that full time RV living space down pat. a place for everything and everything in it's place. Looks good
Liked your Mods ! Keep up the good fulltime vids. The wife and I are in our late 60s, have been fulltiming now for almost 5 years. GDRV Solitude S-Class 37ft, 3350RL. loaded weight 3600 # pin and 15.5 # on 16.8 GVWR, so we have a 1 Ton dually. Over 4000# of cargo cap important for fulltimers. A little different than your 2930. We both got a better rig than the new Influence remakes. We are glampers and like it that way so don't boondock, no solar. We went with an Wilderness RV mattress best of our upgrades. Liked your storage compartment and desk setup. We added a water softener and filter system also. We too will replace our recliners and couch with some RecPro most likely. Hang in there and continue to live and love life making memories.
We use our washer as a hamper. When it is full, we run the washer.
Love that idea!
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@@007nadineL not smelly at all. If any aroma starts up, run the load.
Hey there! We just discovered UV blocking window cling. That might work on the bedroom-front cap window for you guys! We chose the "stained glass" design, and we loved it so much in the RV, we also installed it on our car's sunroof.
Yes my favorite couple 😊
Thank you so much for being here!! 😊 It means so much
Because I don't have that many shoes to store, I have a hanging shoe bag in my closet. It hangs next to my combo Washer/Dryer and on one side I store laundry supplies, on the other side, I store shoes and other small clothing items. A tip for the storage benches. Turn them around and open them from the back, that way you don't have to move them back from the table. The lap tables are a good idea. I also use mine for doing artwork while I'm watching TV.
So much fun watching your RV home tour. You both are naturals in front of the camera. Many practical tips.
It's huge compared to our little Imagine! Flat hangers save a lot of space in the hanging lockers / closets. We went through two Splendide washer / dryer combos on our catamaran - used the you-know-what out of them! We always said everything needs to have dual purposes (this after 30+ living on boats and in RVs).
Always dual purpose!
Ooo, I have a suggestion for the cat litter getting everywhere! If Dexter isn't too sensitive to change, you could try using Pine Pellet Litter. It doesn't track nearly as badly, and just requires a Sifter Style Cat Litter Box.
Hi Chantelle! Thank you very much for sharing this with us. We have never heard of that before and we will definitely look into it. We appreciate your support and your time in watching 😊
I'm always impressed how slick the product placement of sponsored products are in videos like this... It's obvious the whole idea of the video is made to have a reason to showcase those products but I'm just saying, you do a really good job hiding that fact. Very nice work.
We redid our dining table as well, but like yours, when we sanded it, we loved the wood grain. We just used food grade tung oil. You do have to reapply a couple times a year, but the color was beautiful and the wood grain was really nice.
For your propane tanks have you ever thought about a Bluetooth propane quantity indicator? I have them and LOVE them. Extremely accurate by showing a percent in increments of 1 (i.e. 26%). Made by Mopeka, you just have to make sure to also buy the mounting rings. They are normally held on the bottom of the tank by magnets (good for a stationary grill) but they make rings to attach it to the bottom of the tank for tanks that are used on rattling RV's.
Yes! We’ve heard of them 🤗 thanks for the info!
I can't even tell you how much I love Dexter! 🥰 I've been watching you for a while, and just bought my Class C last week! We're getting it ready for our three kitties to travel with us. You two are adorable, appreciate your videos.
Howdy Hanks,it's great to see you today.
Howdy, Charlie!! So great to hear from you. Thank you for being here 😊
The washer dryer combos a game changer. Hopefully it will be reliable and wont leak.
I actually kind of like where your washer dryer is. Our's is in the front so all of the weight goes right onto the pin. Having it in the middle would bridge out that weight a bit. Nice video kids!!
Thanks for some really good suggestions. With an 11 year old son in school, we don't plan on full-timing anytime ever, but we just bought a new, and "last one!", RV at the end of last summer. Thankfully I considered many of your suggestions and the result was good. I look forward to some more RV travel after my wife retires. Memories to make!
We have had our washer dryer combo for 10 years and we absolutely love it. It conserves water, power, and space. Win!
Love all the upgrades and mods, huge Mod I did in my Reflection 337RLS was change out that dometic refrigerator and put in a true residential refrigerator!
It fits perfectly in the cutout in the slide with removing a few trim pieces and counter depth so I can still close the slide all the way! It’s the Samsung RF18A5101SR so much more energy efficient as well and it weighs 10 pounds lighter
We really enjoy your videos. Your sincerity and love of nature are wonderful to see. We have dogs and have had to say goodbye to some too, so we feel your pain. Please know that you are appreciated. Keep up your great work. All the best 😊
We have the same model you guys do, and have a great solution for shoe storage so that you can free up your bench real estate. 2 IKEA Trones stacked in the entry next to the coffee bar, and 2 side by side under the front of the foot of the bed. I wish I could post pictures, but trust me-you aren't utilizing those spaces so put them to work! Thanks Hanks! We love your channel❤
Thanks so much for the great idea!
We travel full time with our cat Watson too and have switched his litter over to the Breeze system. Before the breeze system I was sweeping and vacuuming several times a day but since the switch I find a pellet once in a while on the floor in the bathroom. Takes five minutes or less to clean. I love it! 😻
That’s sounds great!
We have a 2019 GD Reflection 367BHS and love the island counter space!! We have made some very beneficial modifications. Thanks for sharing all of yours. We all have to do what ever is going to help of live better in our RVs.
Could you guys do a video on what you guys take down and how you secure things in your rv for travel days? I saw a bunch of hanging items like coats and hats, potted plants, book shelves, the bathroom drawers… it’d be helpful to other rvers to know the possibilities of storage if they don’t want to spend an hour just securing items. Thanks
Hi there, Victoria! This is such a great idea, and we will be sure to remake this video. In the meantime, here is one of our older videos that we broke down our travel days in taking down the RV for travel. I will leave it linked here for you th-cam.com/video/jF2YwTOyaUU/w-d-xo.html
Lap table👍for many years in brick/stick & first accessory in the camper. Just added a 15” cube ottoman for additional seat & store light items (fits under Q bed dead space). Some of your full-time additions do work good for us weekenders also. Shoes? Still looking for the magic answer to appear in a dream, I will share the solution IF my dream comes true. Thanks Hanks for sharing this video. Beeeeeep the laundry is done
Shoes are always so tricky!
Really like these mods! My favorites are the couch and rear desk setup. Nicely done. Thanks sharing and all the work you put into your videos. Best! -Juan and Felicia from San Diego
It's so much fun to watch ya'll!! And ya'll delivered the message so amusingly!! Couldn't imagine living life without you two kids!! Thank you for your positive messages, upbeat, amusing and clever storytelling, and for those fantastic editing skills!! Really top tier. Bless you two big time!
Very nice! But now that you've done all those upgrades, it's time to look at the new 2024's!! We bought a Reflection 320MKS that is very similar to your model, and it's amazing all the adders that GD put into them. Our best friends have a 2020 model which is much the same, but ours came with the TPMS system, and most notably the new Control Center that you can use all the functions like lights, awnings, slides, and remote leveling right from your phone! It also came with 370 watts of solar with the 50 amp controller, and the 16 cubic foot 12 volt refrigerator! Our first BIG trip is next month with our friends and will be to Apple Valley CA, Williams AZ, Albuquerque NM, Amarillo TX, Choctaw OK (a Love RV Stop!), Mt Ida AR, Memphis TN, Mayfield KY, Biloxi MS, New Orleans LA, Houston (Katy) TX, San Antonio TX, Ft Stockton TX, Las Cruses NM, Tombstone AZ, and the last night in Quartzsite AZ- all in 24 nights of travel. We've been RVing for over 35 years, and the two most recent RVs were Weekend Warrior 40 foot Toyhaulers, but we sold all the toys and downsized to the 35 foot 320MKS. I used to be a moderator on about 4 RV Forums' Toyhauler groups, and learned a whole bunch of mods over the years- many that GD actually incorporated into the new 5ers.
You all made great use of your space. Living full time in an RV reminds me of that show Tiny House Nation. I like the desk.
Thank you for the tour of your RV. Beautiful!
I will be doing more Command Hooks in our RV after seeing what you did in yours. For our shoe storage, we use a wooden shoe rack (not sure where we got it); the rack is a perfect fit at the foot of our king size bed and tucks just under the slight over-hang of the foot area.
I would like to know more about how you use the convection oven as an air fryer. I am new to using the convection type ovens.
Thanks,
Cathy
Hi Catherine! Thank you very much for your kind support and great comment. Yes, command hooks have been an incredible way to help with RV organization. I am sure that they will serve you well! Nice work on the wooden shoe rack, and that is such a great idea 😊
You did it again! Another great video. Enjoyed the outside as well as inside tours. Kyle has a storage area just like mine. Can’t find anything unless I unload it. At least my tools are in a separate area.😁
One suggestion, put your important docs in a grab and go case for emergencies.
Keep it up Hanks you’re providing great joy to a lot of folks.
Thank you so much!!!
Absolutely loved the tour! Thank you. We have actually purchased several items that you 2 have reviewed and were not disappointed. Thank you again! We hope to be upgrading to a 5th wheel in the near future. Have a blessed day and a happy safe travels. ❤
Nice TH-cam award you didn’t talk about, very nice review on your rv.. I’ve been watching for quite awhile and enjoy you two and your journeys.. Watching your journey through Alaska made me realize that it’s a big wild and beautiful state that I must visit in an rv one of these days soon!
Yes! We loved that trip and hope to do it again!
THANKS HANKS for your tour of your rig lots of info in a short period of time plus it was exciting to watch
Glad to finally get updated on how you are liking the washer/dryer combo. Still wondering about the grey storage usage but maybe another update lol. Great job, always gives me a video to look forward to. Keep up the great life and see ya on the road!
We just keep the kitchen grey open while doing laundry but mostly open all the time so we don’t forget. Between laundry and dishes, it will fill up quick!
@@HappilyEverHanks most places we camp doesn't have sewer so going to have to limit our wash days lol plus it's 2016 model with separate washer and dryer so probably not as efficient
Love the tour and all the creative ideas. Thanks Hanks for another great video.
BTW - full time two years in our 2020 GD 397TH. No frame problems and we love it!
Hi Gina! Thank you very much for your amazing support! So glad to hear y'all are rocking the full-time RV Life as well 😊 Keep living it up!
Yall did a really great job with all the upgrades! Happy Camping and Safe Travels! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🐾🐾
Thanks so much!
My Solitude 280RK-R has the same bedroom and bathroom layout, and I absolutely love it. The bathroom feels as roomy as my old sticks and bricks!
Thank you for sharing how your RV life has been going!
Thank you. So many good ideas shared. 👍 See you on the road.
Hi Pierre! Thank you very much for your amazing support. We appreciate your time and for watching 😊
Thanks Hanks for the tour. I love the upgrades and different things yall have done. Stay safe and looking forward to the next video.
More to come!
For your ac units, I know you've got the black covers. I get it, it goes with the color paler of the unit, all of that.. But if it were me, since you run and gun, and spend alot of time in the warm sunny spots, I'd switch out to white covers. Simple, easy and will keep the units themselves cooler, so they don't work so hard. Just my 2$ worth of opinion. Great tour, and making little mods and changes is all part of the fun!
I have a very similar trailer (Reflection 337RLS). Hot water to kitchen sink takes a long time. I installed a small (1.5 gal) point of use electric hot water heater under the sink. Now instant hot water and don’t have to waste a bunch of water either. I installed an electric diverter valve, so if no power to point of use water heater, it takes the point of use out of the circuit. Else, you would have to run an extra 1.5 gal to get hot water…
One thing we do at home that REALLY saves space is getting vacuum bags to put winter clothes, coats (in the summertime), and quilts/extra pillows. They come in different sizes and are easy to use and are reuseable. We look forward to seeing you guys every week, keep up the great work!
That's a great idea!
We use the vacuum bags as well. They are a great space saver!
I love my Brooklyn Signature Hybrid, too. Got new struts, but haven't installed them yet. I'm too busy having fun and keeping up with those RV chores. 🤪 Thanks for the thorough tour. I'm ordering those gas sensors, so thanks for that. Happy trails!
Right on! And those struts are great once they’re installed 🤗
@@HappilyEverHanks Certainly bettwe than the need to be a contortionist! 😂
We totally took your cat box idea and just love it. Our bathroom is a bit smaller, but the good news is how easy it is to clean the cat box daily while sitting on the toilet! The little curtain also deters the dogs from raiding the box (gross). Thanks Hanks!!!!!
Perfect! Lol
For your next rig you should look at the Brinkley units. Made for full time living with all the extras or upgrades that most do. Also very Dexter friendly.
Hi Ron! We've heard some great things about the Brinkley units as well. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, because it has definitely peaked our curiosity. We would love to take some walk-throughs later on down the road. Stay safe out there! Thank you for your support - Kyle
This one is very informative. We're not full time but we use our 5er a lot. I picked up great tips especially about storage and securing things. It turns into a pain getting things out and storing them back when we travel. Thanks Hanks.
Thank you for your wonderful support and taking the time to comment. It means so much to us! Yes, the struggle is real with the storage...I am right there with you! - Kyle 🙂
Thanks for this video.
WOW!!!! I can't believe how similar our RV is to yours.....sure there are some differences, but so much the same. We have a 2020 Rockwood Signature 8299BS. We have the self leveling system, the nautilus water system, dual 30 LB tanks...( I'm going to see if 40s will fit ). And so many other things inside as well, the list just goes on. We were going to get something else, but decided to keep ours. In a couple years we plan on retiring and it will suit us just fine for traveling . It works SO well for us.
Again THANKS for the tour.......
Our pleasure! Glad you have a rig that suites you two 🤗
LOVE 💕 YOUR VIBES/personalities. RV looks fabulous as well. All your upgrades were a gr8 choice too. Can’t say there is anything I don’t like. U r Rockin 🎸🥁 it/🚐!!! Oh….& might I add that I’m loving 🥰 Dexter 🐱 🐾 too!! Siamese cats 🐱 🐾 are the BESTEST breed. I had a chocolate 🍫 point for a little over 20 + years & his name was Sebastian. Miss him 🐱🐾 terribly 😢 💔!! Just had to put him down this Jan 2024 so it's still new & a huge adjustment. While I’m on the subject…..where did u find Dexter 🐱 🐾? My next cat of choice will definitely be another Siamese….he was AWESOME! Anyways….. Thanks for sharing. Loved 🥰 the video. Keep sharing & I’ll keep visiting/watching. Sending…….. 💕 🤗 🙏 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Hi there! We really appreciate your amazing support and taking the time to leave a wonderful comment. We are so sorry to hear about Sebastian, that is just awful 😢 Our hearts go out to you ❤️ we ended up getting Dexter and Pennsylvania from a friends house. It’s a wonderful to hear from you and we look forward to hearing from you more. Stay safe!
Great video! In the market for an upgrade and love Grand Designs! Looking at the 310gk which is the pretty much the same weight, size, and floor plan. Love all your MODs!
Let me recomend two of my favorite mods...
1) Carrying purified water is way too heavy. Instead I added a resedential Reverse Osmosis system plumbed into spigots in the bathroom and kitchen as well as the Ice Maker. Hid the RO unit with it's AC powered (24VDC) booster pump behind the Theatre seating so it will not experience temperature extremes. When Boondocking the waste water is directed back into the fresh water tank, and when in a campground with city water the waste flows onto the pavement. The waste water just has slightly higher disolved solids.
2) PooPyramids have been a problem due to the limited depth on the black tank under the toilet. I had added a Macerator pump to the waste gate valves that can direct the waste to a 3/4" garden hose for disposal or back into the black tank upstream of the toilet's down pipe. This uses the macerated black tank contents to push the poopyramid towards the gate valves and through the macerator. In this way we don't have to waste additional fresh water by adding it to the black tank
we upgraded our matress before we ever went camping when we upgraded from our travel trailer to the 5th wheel. Smartest thing we did. Other than add slide out racks to the pantry.
Just watched more of your video.. LOVE the cat litter box hack! I'm asking husband to see if we can do it. Also- the crystal litter scatters less, and won't clump to cat's feet if they step in a peepee spot..
❤ We love watching your channel. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. ❤️
We love RV life!
I've been seeing some new models that don't have the flip up beds, but have a solid frame with open storage underneath! Which is great, because we would put our PLANK bed, and this sort of strut system likely won't work. But I appreciate this info, because I have always wondered about that!
we love your home. you've made some great improvements, especially the laundry
Thanks so much! 😊
At the 20:37 mark, you show some spices hanging from the walls of your pantry. Where did you find the spice hangers? We have tried a few different ideas to keep the spices out of the way, but still handy. This one is a great idea.
Hey there! We apologize for not, including these in the RV tour Amazon store page. Here is a direct link to the ones that we have in our pantry. Hope this helps! Thank you very much for your support amzn.to/4bIPUfQ
@@HappilyEverHanks Thank you. Perfect!
Thanks for the tour. So helpful for those having or future RV owners.
Hi Christopher! We are so happy to hear that this was a valuable video for you. We appreciate your support 😃
LOOKING GOOD GUYS! I LOVE ALL THE UPGRADES, YOU DID IT SMART!
We just purchased our mattress upgrade Brooklyn Mattress 👏🏾👏🏾 should be here in a few days. Our next camping trip is March so we'll have plenty time to decide if it's right for us. Thanks Hanks 😂😂
Yes! You can trial it for a long time so take your time getting used to it!
We’re looking at going from our class C to the Alliance Avenue 29RL 5th wheel this fall. The bad part is we have to get a 3/4 ton truck too, a GMC Canyon just won’t do it!! But we’ll be living in it 5 months out of the year in the summer time because we’re selling the cabin in Tennessee 🥸 Thanks Hanks for the personal tour❤
Love this. Very thorough and useful info. Thank you for all you do for us. Luv you three
Bro add a piece of plywood under that propane tank. You only need a small exit hole… Same storage problems, always readjusting… love the knife magnet and island sink.
I would get a snap line/strip to go over the knifes. So you can keep them in place full time.
Wow! That bathroom is everything! So roomy. And who has a giant space under the sink perfect for a litter box? Love the table seating with the shoes. Great idea. You guys did an amazing job. Looks so homey, especially with the curtains. Does Dexter scratch up the new cloth recliners?
Hi Cecilia! It certainly is, and we are so happy to have such a big bathroom especially living full-time in the RV. I know, isn't that so cool! Dexter has really been enjoying having his little privacy space as well. Dexter does not scratch up the new recliners, he's a good boy 😻 Thank you for your amazing support and for taking the time to watch our videos!
My rig (tab320) could probably fit in your bathroom but I still go a few ideas from your tv tour. And clearly Dexter likes the bedroom window with its massive sunbeam!
He does! Gotta keep him happy!
Great rig. Love the bathroom. You both have a nice place to live and travel.
Thanks got a lot of great ideas. Happy Camping
You can paint your frig vint white to help cooling
Wow, ya all got it going on! Not a FT RVER, but love our Rpod to camp in The Smokies. Great know how's and ideas. 😊
I love all your informational videos.m, but this is my favorite one. You guys keep it real all the time. Keep it up and i love grand design. ❤
Thanks so much!
I’ve been watching you since day one and your show me that you can do rving and not have to be millionaires to live this lifestyle.
Y’all did a great job on the remodle. Most folks worry about guest. We did the same as you…..Just great.
Nice job with the renovations and good call with the command hooks! We always have keep a few extra of those lying around
Like the hooks you use in the ‘garage’ I use those over the edge of bed to hang shoes under the lip of the mattress. All hang except my Muck boots bc they’re so tall.
I use Museum puddy at the nature center I work at during the summer. Never thought of using it on the camper! Thank you!
Museum putty it all!
I loved my RV Lock set, plus don't have to worry about some trying to get into my RV when they have the same style, and master key.
Absolutely! It's nice having that peace of mind especially out on the road and when visiting areas that you are not familiar with. It's crazy how some of the RVs do have the same style in master key 😅 Thank you for watching! - Kyle
We love our Signature Hybrid also. Best investment.
Yall are the cutest!!!! Always great videos no matter what the content is!!!!!
Thank you very much for your kindness, and great support!! We couldn't do it without you 😊 - Kyle and Renee
Really enjoyed this video! 👍 Great use of your space.
Thanks so much! 😊
It's a better idea to choose a tow vehicle after you know the gross weight. I recommend a 4500 for towing your trailer!
Always great to see you two! Thanks for sharing!! We too have a north South bed with a big window, and we too keep the window covered all the time. We might need to get those struts for the bed. We also have a coffee bar too lol. Love you desks and laptop trays ~Brad and Diana
Thank you so much Brad and Diana! 🤗
Thank you for the ideas …. Y’all are the best !!!!!
You're the best!
Love the setup especially love the living room space!
Hey Hanks! Loved all the mods you did. Now that you have more solar and batteries, will you next mod be to replace the RV fridge to a residential one? Take care and be safe! Peace!
Hi Nicholas! Thank you so much for your great support and taking the time to watch. We most likely will never do that in this unit. We just figured it's too much hassle and just extra money. We're not willing to throw into the RV at this time. We would love to have a residential day soon! You stay safe as well 😊 - Kyle and Renee
Hi Hanks. You mentioned Costco.. They are building the biggest one here in Fresno. It more for institutional than anything. There are 3 or 4 in our area. The one nearest me sells fuel.enjoyed your tour. Thanks for all the tips.