30 And A Wake Up Thanks. I have a Lance travel trailer right now...all tanks are 45 gallons so we can go quite a while before having to dump which is nice. I’m just curious about these Travatos. 👍🏻. Enjoy! It can be a steep learning curve! It was for me a few years ago when we got started.
awesome man First time subscriber here! My wife and I are about 2 months away from transitioning to a RV lifestyle everything ive seen so far has been so much help thank you.
haha...and that I am...definitely a rookie! Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
yeah...i like showing the more difficult stuff..more fun. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
It's been so amazing so far. I love the flexibility of the class b. My van tour video comes out to day - watch if you have time. Thanks for watching and commenting, Corinne!
Get a couple boxes of 5 mil (blue) gloves from Harbor Freight. You can leave those on through ALL the dump procedure and discard at the end. Cost you about a dime per dump. NICE RV and video - thanks!! Jim from Lexington, OH
Good tip -- there wasnt any available due to Covid but I finally got an order. Hopefully they get here before my next black tank dump. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim.
Got to show the not-so-glamorous stuff right! Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Christine. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Really cool rig! Congrats on the new Travato and the start of your journey. Looking forward to seeing more of it! Maybe do a video on why you chose this specific van vs. the 59G, etc
So awesome that you chimed in - been a huge fan for a while, Johnny! My last video was a van tour and this weeks is "why I chose this van" video! That's definitely the most common question I get...after how much was it? (which I'll also discuss in the next vid). Thanks again for commenting, Johnny.
Love your van. I wouldn’t pack my water hose in with the sewer hose at all even with spraying Lysol on it. Yuck. You don’t want accidental contamination.
@@storychasing I was told not to do that. Fluid could back up from the black tank and contaminate the fresh water hose. Plus I'd rather not handle my freshwater hose while dumping. I use 2 different hoses and keep them separate.
Matthew Wilson I guess I can’t either. Lol. I’ve never had a black tank flush and only thought the water went one direction not that it would potentially back up. Yeah so I would have 2 hoses as well. ☺️
watching from California. this is my dream to live full time in a vehicle exactly like yours. i know theres so many different options but the sprinter style vans to me are the perfect fit. i drive sprinters for work as I'm a chauffeur for 21 years now. and they handle so well and have so much power. safe travels.
Man I miss Cali! I need that mild weather right now - it's crazy hot where I am at. Yeah...I really like the van RVs....they handle well and you can park them anywhere. Thanks for watching and commenting - really appreciate it.
Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Forest. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Hi, lm listening from Portland, Oregon. Oregon is an beautiful state. You could spend a few months exploring here. Glad you’re going to check out Crater Lake, it’s amazing. Be sure to do the boat tour. It’s a whole different experience from on the water and it’s so worth it. Have fun! Safe travels.
I started watching a lot of vanlife videos through the pandemic and so far, you are the only one who has shown how to empty a black tank! Thank you! Happy travels!
Thanks for the reply! I don't get it. Plenty of videos showing how to use and empty a composting or cassette toilet but not a black tank! If I'm going to entertain the idea of van/rv life, I want to know all realities involved in the different toilet options. Lol!
👍⭐️Cool editing too. I started freaking out when “you” were talking about subscribing & hitting the like button and then “you” were behind “you” getting out of the RV at the same time. That was cool. Wishing you safe travels. 🤗💞🤗
Can I just say that evn your opening minutes about that flashing lights is helpful as I hate lights on when sleeping they keep me awake. I hope to get a Travato too and document it on my channel, so seeing a newbie really tells me what to expect.
@@30AndAWakeUp Thanks-- I will try it temporarily at first, as it's a big commitment to that lifestyle, and I'm not sure I"ll full time it. But certainly part time would be fun. There is also a Coachmen Nova that is very similar that I"m also looking into.
Hey man new subscriber here. I wanna do exactly what ur doing so I’m following along from Concord NH. Congrats on the van it’s awesome. I’d be interested to see videos about food prep/ cooking in the van.
It's been a pretty cool adventure so far. I'm not much of a cook but I think I need to learn...so I'll definitely share that experience with everyone! Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting, Norman. Let me know when you get your rig!
New sub from Scotland. Im looking forward to watching your travels round US. I would love to travel round American in your beautiful RV, you have a beautiful country..enjoy!!!
I have watched too many Van videos. This one was different, it dealt with what a lot of people don't like to talk about. It answered many questions I had about waste disposal. Lovely van and you do a great video & audio. Thanks from AUSTRALIA (Sydney)
Really appreciate that comment, Hank. Going to try to show what it's really like to live in one of these things. So far I'm really enjoying it. I was in the US Navy and spent a lot of time in Australia - really miss the place - especially the Gold Coast! I need to get back soon. Thank you for watching.
Nice van... was considering that in the next couple of years as an upgrade to my trailer but I think I'm too big (6' 4") and would be more comfortable in a B+ (like a Leasure Travel). Get a right angle adapter for your hose to put less strain on your fittings and stop using that duffel which will encourage the growth of bacteria and get pretty cruddy very quickly. If a hard tote is too big, consider a large vinyl camping bag which would be much easier to clean and sanitize. You should also be using a dedicated hose for backwashing keeping a separate one for fill you fresh/city water. Paul, Toronto.
Yeah..I think you'd be hitting your head in this thing for sure. I'd say 6'2 would be pushing it...I think there are some models of Bs with higher clearance though. But yeah a B+ might be better...not sure your feet wouldn't be hanging off the bed. Im 5'11 and am close to that. Good advice on the vinyl camping bag....Im checking amazon now. I have 2 hoses - the one you say in the vid that's just for black tank flush and another for fresh water. Thank you for watching and commenting, Paul.
I'm 6"3". Our Travato KL works fine. The ceiling is close. The air conditioner requires me to lower my head slightly. The bed on the passenger side is 80" long. That bed is one reason I liked the Travato K model more than the B+ RVs. Most of them have beds that are shorter. Even if they say they have a queen size bed, it is usually abbreviated. That means only 74" or 75" long. Look close at the bed dimensions.
I was taught, by an RV tank cleaning technician, never to close the black tank valve when you have the tank flush hose attached. The first time you don’t open the valve in time, or if you forget to turn off the water, you’ll flood your RV with overflow sewer water. The tank flush should have a sprayer to wash the sides of the black tank. I assume you have a separate hose for fresh water and tank flush to avoid cross contamination. Congratulations!
Lynn, the backflow valve prevents sewer water from flowing back into the hose, it does not prevent the black tank from overflowing into the trailer. Also, how much sewer water is okay to mix with your drinking water? If the backflow valve leaks just a little, sewer water will get into the hose.
Welcome to the ROAD! ♡ after traveling the 🇺🇸 USA with our children I can tell you that there is always more to discover and this country is beautiful! You will be constantly learning, trial and error, while you travel and do this new lifestyle. Im glad you met someone who could help right from the get go! -Alison
After spending most of my life overseas - I'm super excited to explore my own country for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting, Alison. I'll check out your channel - how cool you took your kids on your adventure.
I'm glad you flushed your black tank out with water on your first time! Great habit that so many people don't get in the habit of doing. :) you are off to a great start. We keep two water hoses also- one for fresh water and one for flushing.
Thanks! We had hoped to take our kids abroad...but that all changed this year. We visited all the national parks in the lower 48. Campendium is a great ap if you aren't already using it.
Congrats and welcome to the Travato family!! Your video brought back some great memories from my first days with my van. Every strange new noise and random blinking light is part of the adventure!
its a joy to watch you. you are living a dream, right now im about to be homeless and my car doesnt even run, it was my backup plan to live in the car and travel just like you. oh well. my social security wont afford a new one car or home so im stuck and grounded and watching you is happiness in itself, keep filming , keep posting, your great
Yeah, I had planned to but they are impossible to find with Covid. I have ordered some from amazon - just waiting for them to get here. Thank you for watching and commenting,
@@30AndAWakeUp Essentially you budget some time for recon at grocery stores; I have lived this way due to life like this since 1985; Much time leeching a couch with somebody or living in roadside whatever can find ~ you budget your time between needed essentials / recon / visiting anybody you can find / recon or rest then that alternates with non-essentials to achieve sanity; Currently I am staying on the back of somebody's lot which I do cleanup and fix to preserve "sanity" ◘ So just to answer your question you do not have to have rubber gloves and they are a contaminant vector anyway; You get soap in any quality you can find and clip the fingernails short as safe and comfortable → I can warp your mind with all the tricks I have learned since 1985 PS: Where I stay the guy can crush my skull in 1 Blow so I know WTF to advise; You do not carry weapons what you do is stay the fuck away from trouble;
30 And A Wake Up excellent fist dump experience. don’t worry about the gloves, much easier to work without them. wash your hands after. 30 years dumping rv tanks and I have never had shit on my hands. Also except for storing the water hose in the black bag there is no way for it to get contaminated by flushing. Flushing every time you dump isn’t necessary. Save some space and use only one hose. Beautiful rv, good luck. I enjoyed the video.
One small thing I do differently. I open the grey tank valve first but just for a second. This is to test the connections and make sure there isn't a leak or bad connection. That way it is only grey water and not black tank water that spills. After that, I dump the black tank followed by the grey tank just as you did. Have fun with your new RV! It looks great!
you did a great job.. but MY UNCLE SAID GET A PACKAGE OF DISPOSABLE. AND YOUR YELLOW GLOVES put your disposable gloves on when handling your bag..to get to the yellow ones and your tubes... in the furture you may want to get the plastic container with lid to place the bag in ..or drop the bag because the bag hold odor.. and WILL BECOME DIRTY. the bucket can be washed out when you dump. AND NEVER put your face near the BLACK water hoses while draining ..not even for filming... he said if you see a rock put it on top to keep it in place. BECAUSE You can do everything Correct and sometimes you can still have a mishap.. but you did great on you first run....DONT forget your check list...😉
Good advice! I just ordered some disposable gloves. And I am definitely switching to a plastic container as well. Thanks for all the tips and thank you for watching and commenting. If you have time - go check out my van tour at th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Hey dude there are tons of RV Van video but your presentation was awesome... I guess you are going to be a hit among youtubers community ! And yes you got yourself a nice VAN.
Watching from Reno Nevada. Black tanks have always been my bug a boo as far as motor homes/vans have been.. I prefer to flush and forget. I learn so much from your videos. Thanks for posting.
I saw a nice idea... you can open your grey water valve for a moment first to check your connection. Then close and empty black before finally rinsing again with grey.
Your video editing is some of the best of any of these types of channels. I subscribe to every tiny house and van life channel out there and yours are the most enjoyable to watch. I especially like the accelerated view out the front windshield while you're driving. I feel like I just drove through Iowa! Thank you for being genuine and authentic and sharing your passion with us.
Haha..they are kinda funny! Thanks for checking out the channel Jess! I love me some coffee by the way! :) I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Very good video. I don't know if that RV is what would work for me but it is very nice and looks great. The part of the black water dump was very informative. Good job!
I am also a rookie at all of this. A few bits of advice I can offer are: 1. Be very careful of contamination while dumping the black tank. When you hooked up after moving the van you didn’t put your gloves on. 2. I use a swimming pool child’s float as a kneeling pad. It’s about 2 feet wide by 3 feet long and 1 inch thick. It will save your knees and keep you clean. 3. Look up the GEO method for keeping your black tank clean. Much cheaper and your bathroom won’t smell like an airplane bathroom. Great video Thanks
we always connect sewer hose to sewer before opening the black tank. That way if there is any drainage from that black tank line, it won't go on the ground. We hold the hose under the black tank opening. hope that makes sense. Love your RV!
Very cool!!!!! I've never been but have heard it's absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Winnebago family. Never ever do anything with the black or gray tank without gloves. Secondly always use a hose and rinse out the stinky slinky after you have completed dumping the gray tank. Make sure you have two hoses, one for dumping and one for fresh water and they should be different colors, material anything that differentiates them so they cannot be confused. Good luck and safe travels!
What a great first few nights in your Travato! Can’t wait to see where this takes you. Hopefully we can park our vans next to each other soon. Good luck with the adventure... and CONGRATS!!! Owen, Lynn and Maggie
So awesome that you guys checked out my channel! Love your vids - you are one of the channels that inspired me to go with the Travato. Thanks a lot for stopping by.
Good tip! I do have two - my black one in the vid is for the black tank stuff. I have a blue one for fresh water. I should have mentioned that for sure. I was drawn to the name of your channel - I subscribed just in case you put out any videos of your life. Thank you for watching and commenting. If you have time - go check out my van tour at th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Nice. We're picking up our Coachmen 24Q next week. We share a Roadtrek with family but have decided to go it alone. Enjoy and good luck. Stay safe and be well.
Very cool. Those 24Qs are beautiful. Good choice. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Bruce. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Very nice coach! We really love our 2018 59K Travato with 20, 000 miles. We replaced the original AMG batteries with lithium batteries this past winter in Quartzside, AZ. At Discount Solar. Wonderful improvement but we had to replace the standard solar controller with an MPPT controller. Enjoy your Travato!
Watching from greater metro NY. Great video on one of the most feared RV tasks there is. The whole first 48 hour experience was great and really covered what I expect many others experience but perhaps never talk about. Very helpful to wannabes like me :-)
I’ve been obsessively watching teardrop trailer and travel van videos for a couple of years now, and have decided the Travato is my dream vehicle. I’m looking forward to following your adventures, and seeing more of your new van. Happy travels from Southern California!
I'll be in Florida this winter for sure - can't wait! My van tour video comes out to day - watch if you have time. Thanks for watching and commenting, Donna.
Sweet! I've got to get over to Ireland at some point - half my family is from there. Love van conversions - let me know when you start it. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Hugh. I actually just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Oh you have to come visit Ireland alright, it’s a beautiful place. Oh I’m delighted I came across your channel, I’m sure I’ll find useful advise and direction on living and traveling around North America. Ill be keeping an eye on your channel and I hope it does great. 😁
Truly love the rig, Josie and I thought of getting it but we bought a used Winnebago Trend until we get comfortable with RVing. Enjoy your videos and thanks for your service.
1st suggestion- hook clear elbow to black tank outlet so you can see right away when tanks are empty or when water is running clear after flushing. Run clean water through dump hose from faucet to flush it out. I'm only 15 mths into my fulltime rv life and this Covid put a slight crimp in it. I am a little more static. Mooch docking with family and friends until more park camping opens. I have a B+ and yes you run into issues- but wouldnt change this lifestyle for anything. Definitely addicting. Hope you have safe, happy travels.
Good advice on the elbow...going to do that for sure. So cool that you've been full timing for over a year. Im going to start soon. Very excited about it. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching.
I just released my van tour video. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Let me know what you think.
30 And A Wake Up Thanks. I have a Lance travel trailer right now...all tanks are 45 gallons so we can go quite a while before having to dump which is nice. I’m just curious about these Travatos. 👍🏻. Enjoy! It can be a steep learning curve! It was for me a few years ago when we got started.
Can 193cm stand inside without his head touching ceiling?
awesome man First time subscriber here! My wife and I are about 2 months away from transitioning to a RV lifestyle everything ive seen so far has been so much help thank you.
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Finally! Someone showing what it’s like to be a complete rookie! Thanks!
haha...and that I am...definitely a rookie! Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Yes!!! I hope to someday be able to RV and this was so refreshing.
Hey Retiree here too from San Diego! Nice rig. I want one.
Exactly.
Thanks for posting about how it was sleeping and emptying your tanks. Most people only show the rainbow aspects of RV living. Keep on keeping it real!
yeah...i like showing the more difficult stuff..more fun. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Putting the bathroom in the back is the smartest choice I've seen.
Yeah...it makes a lot of sense and leaves the space open.
@@30AndAWakeUp exactly.
Thank you for your videos! We’re thinking of getting class B🤞🏼happy travels
It's been so amazing so far. I love the flexibility of the class b. My van tour video comes out to day - watch if you have time. Thanks for watching and commenting, Corinne!
I love that you laugh at yourself and took your mishaps for a learning opportunity. Happy Travels, I'll be watching.
That's all you can do is laugh at yourself! Thanks so much for checking out my videos! :)
Mellow jazz music while dumping gray water? Now that's style! Beautiful van,stay safe
Haha....I'll try that next time! Thank you for watching and commenting, Eric.
The van is beautiful. Can’t wait to follow on your journey across the US.
Thanks JB - should be fun.
Beginning stages of looking at RV's. Watching as many videos as I can. Good real world stuff!
Glad you find it helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Get a couple boxes of 5 mil (blue) gloves from Harbor Freight. You can leave those on through ALL the dump procedure and discard at the end. Cost you about a dime per dump.
NICE RV and video - thanks!! Jim from Lexington, OH
Good tip -- there wasnt any available due to Covid but I finally got an order. Hopefully they get here before my next black tank dump. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim.
Thanks for showing the black tank dump. I hope you have a great time in your van!
Got to show the not-so-glamorous stuff right! Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Christine. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
This was so interesting I watched the whole thing. Cant wait to watch more adventures in the RV!
Thanks brother! I owe any TH-cam success to having a bald head and going on the Bald Cafe!
Really cool rig! Congrats on the new Travato and the start of your journey. Looking forward to seeing more of it! Maybe do a video on why you chose this specific van vs. the 59G, etc
So awesome that you chimed in - been a huge fan for a while, Johnny! My last video was a van tour and this weeks is "why I chose this van" video! That's definitely the most common question I get...after how much was it? (which I'll also discuss in the next vid). Thanks again for commenting, Johnny.
Love your van. I wouldn’t pack my water hose in with the sewer hose at all even with spraying Lysol on it. Yuck. You don’t want accidental contamination.
I have one hose for just black tank flush and one for just fresh water. Is that ok?
30 And A Wake Up oh yes of course. I thought was for fresh and flush. You could just use one and save yourself some space.
@@storychasing I was told not to do that. Fluid could back up from the black tank and contaminate the fresh water hose. Plus I'd rather not handle my freshwater hose while dumping. I use 2 different hoses and keep them separate.
30 And A Wake Up yea don’t ever use the same hose I can’t believe she actually said to do that yuck!!! Lol
Matthew Wilson I guess I can’t either. Lol. I’ve never had a black tank flush and only thought the water went one direction not that it would potentially back up. Yeah so I would have 2 hoses as well. ☺️
I am so glad this video is getting so many views🎉 excited to watch this new journey with you.
Awww thank you Grace. Thanks for joining me.
You did great. The Travato is on my wish list. Safe travels.
Ahh thanks a lot Sheila. It really is a great ride. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks! Great to see the nitty gritty of it all.
You bet! Thanks for stopping by again, Dinah.
watching from California. this is my dream to live full time in a vehicle exactly like yours. i know theres so many different options but the sprinter style vans to me are the perfect fit. i drive sprinters for work as I'm a chauffeur for 21 years now. and they handle so well and have so much power. safe travels.
Man I miss Cali! I need that mild weather right now - it's crazy hot where I am at. Yeah...I really like the van RVs....they handle well and you can park them anywhere. Thanks for watching and commenting - really appreciate it.
great video mate, appreciate your effort and time in showing us how you went. Look forward to more videos. Now to watch your van tour!
Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Forest. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Your van life excitement is contagious...
I know...right!!!!
Hi, lm listening from Portland, Oregon. Oregon is an beautiful state. You could spend a few months exploring here. Glad you’re going to check out Crater Lake, it’s amazing. Be sure to do the boat tour. It’s a whole different experience from on the water and it’s so worth it. Have fun! Safe travels.
Thanks for the tip...headed that way next month! Im excited! Thanks for watching and commenting, Tanya.
I started watching a lot of vanlife videos through the pandemic and so far, you are the only one who has shown how to empty a black tank! Thank you! Happy travels!
Haha....It was my first time ever...there is probably a reason they don't show it normally! :) Thanks for watching and commenting, Dinah.
Thanks for the reply! I don't get it. Plenty of videos showing how to use and empty a composting or cassette toilet but not a black tank! If I'm going to entertain the idea of van/rv life, I want to know all realities involved in the different toilet options. Lol!
👍⭐️Cool editing too. I started freaking out when “you” were talking about subscribing & hitting the like button and then “you” were behind “you” getting out of the RV at the same time. That was cool. Wishing you safe travels. 🤗💞🤗
Haha....yeah...I like the green screen shot! :) Thank you for watching and commenting.
Yes. I was gonna say that too. Haha nice edit
@@bratgirltedi Thanks!
Very well done and informative. Thanks for including the black tank process.
Thanks Michael...I had a lot of fun doing it. And thanks for watching.
My wife went to college in Forest City. Cool that I came across this video. Giving you a sub!
Haha..very cool...I enjoyed it there. Thank you for watching and commenting, David.
Can I just say that evn your opening minutes about that flashing lights is helpful as I hate lights on when sleeping they keep me awake. I hope to get a Travato too and document it on my channel, so seeing a newbie really tells me what to expect.
Thank you! It's been fun to document. Looking forward to seeing your Travato adventures on your channel.
@@30AndAWakeUp Thanks-- I will try it temporarily at first, as it's a big commitment to that lifestyle, and I'm not sure I"ll full time it. But certainly part time would be fun. There is also a Coachmen Nova that is very similar that I"m also looking into.
Hey man new subscriber here. I wanna do exactly what ur doing so I’m following along from Concord NH. Congrats on the van it’s awesome. I’d be interested to see videos about food prep/ cooking in the van.
It's been a pretty cool adventure so far. I'm not much of a cook but I think I need to learn...so I'll definitely share that experience with everyone! Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting, Norman. Let me know when you get your rig!
Great van, videos
, and host! Watching from Florida. Cheers and happy sailing along America's highways!
Can't wait to get down to Florida this winter! Thanks for watching and commenting, Cara.
If I had a sales person that looked like that I’d buy two! 😁
And her personality is even better -- but alas...she's happily married with kids! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Simp
Yeah, I couldn’t say no..oh who cares about the price!!
Likely have a guy for the women.
Thank you! Thanks for passing along dealership info! I love your videos
No problem...thanks for watching.
New sub from Scotland. Im looking forward to watching your travels round US. I would love to travel round American in your beautiful RV, you have a beautiful country..enjoy!!!
So cool how many people from Scotland are watching. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Sam.
I have watched too many Van videos. This one was different, it dealt with what a lot of people don't like to talk about. It answered many questions I had about waste disposal. Lovely van and you do a great video & audio. Thanks from AUSTRALIA (Sydney)
Really appreciate that comment, Hank. Going to try to show what it's really like to live in one of these things. So far I'm really enjoying it. I was in the US Navy and spent a lot of time in Australia - really miss the place - especially the Gold Coast! I need to get back soon. Thank you for watching.
Welcome back anytime
Nice van... was considering that in the next couple of years as an upgrade to my trailer but I think I'm too big (6' 4") and would be more comfortable in a B+ (like a Leasure Travel). Get a right angle adapter for your hose to put less strain on your fittings and stop using that duffel which will encourage the growth of bacteria and get pretty cruddy very quickly. If a hard tote is too big, consider a large vinyl camping bag which would be much easier to clean and sanitize. You should also be using a dedicated hose for backwashing keeping a separate one for fill you fresh/city water. Paul, Toronto.
Yeah..I think you'd be hitting your head in this thing for sure. I'd say 6'2 would be pushing it...I think there are some models of Bs with higher clearance though. But yeah a B+ might be better...not sure your feet wouldn't be hanging off the bed. Im 5'11 and am close to that. Good advice on the vinyl camping bag....Im checking amazon now. I have 2 hoses - the one you say in the vid that's just for black tank flush and another for fresh water. Thank you for watching and commenting, Paul.
I'm 6"3". Our Travato KL works fine. The ceiling is close. The air conditioner requires me to lower my head slightly. The bed on the passenger side is 80" long. That bed is one reason I liked the Travato K model more than the B+ RVs. Most of them have beds that are shorter. Even if they say they have a queen size bed, it is usually abbreviated. That means only 74" or 75" long. Look close at the bed dimensions.
Welcome to the Travato Nation family.
Thanks! Seems like a great group of humans.
I was taught, by an RV tank cleaning technician, never to close the black tank valve when you have the tank flush hose attached. The first time you don’t open the valve in time, or if you forget to turn off the water, you’ll flood your RV with overflow sewer water. The tank flush should have a sprayer to wash the sides of the black tank. I assume you have a separate hose for fresh water and tank flush to avoid cross contamination. Congratulations!
ahhh ok...thanks for the advice.....that makes sense. And yeah I have two different hoses. Thank you for watching and commenting, Don!
@@30AndAWakeUp ) I thank he's okay! Because my Mercedes has Back Flow Device to prevent any Contamination and I think his Ram Coach Van does to.
@@anthonyanthony5882 Let's hope so!
Lynn, the backflow valve prevents sewer water from flowing back into the hose, it does not prevent the black tank from overflowing into the trailer. Also, how much sewer water is okay to mix with your drinking water? If the backflow valve leaks just a little, sewer water will get into the hose.
@@donnakano282 ) I'm going to invest in Sparkletts water Stock! We will soon be drinking Ocean water like IRAN. Lol
Yo! Navy! Another great video. I love that you showed the black tank process! Thanks for sharing!
Anytime! Thanks for watching and commenting again, Ernest!
Welcome to the ROAD! ♡ after traveling the 🇺🇸 USA with our children I can tell you that there is always more to discover and this country is beautiful!
You will be constantly learning, trial and error, while you travel and do this new lifestyle. Im glad you met someone who could help right from the get go!
-Alison
After spending most of my life overseas - I'm super excited to explore my own country for sure. Thank you for watching and commenting, Alison. I'll check out your channel - how cool you took your kids on your adventure.
I'm glad you flushed your black tank out with water on your first time! Great habit that so many people don't get in the habit of doing. :) you are off to a great start.
We keep two water hoses also- one for fresh water and one for flushing.
Thanks! We had hoped to take our kids abroad...but that all changed this year. We visited all the national parks in the lower 48. Campendium is a great ap if you aren't already using it.
Congrats and welcome to the Travato family!! Your video brought back some great memories from my first days with my van. Every strange new noise and random blinking light is part of the adventure!
Awwww...Im a huge fan of yours. You made my day, stopping by and commenting. Tell Uncle Pat I said hi!
I really like it... makes me want one
I like it too! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very very good video! You gave some honest insight rarely seen in van life content!
Thanks Lee....really appreciate the comment and thanks for watching.
Honestly, if I spent that kind of money on an RV I would never take a dump in it.
haha...I havent yet! Using public restrooms and gyms! :) Thank you for watching and commenting.
If I spent a lot of monies...then I would expect it to handle whatever dump I took!
its a joy to watch you. you are living a dream, right now im about to be homeless and my car doesnt even run, it was my backup plan to live in the car and travel just like you. oh well. my social security wont afford a new one car or home so im stuck and grounded and watching you is happiness in itself, keep filming , keep posting, your great
Ahh Barbara...keep your head up. Good things will come your way.
You are lucky!!!!!!!!!!! Loved the RV. From Marshall.
Thanks Marshall! I love it too!
Love your Travato and your videos. I am learning so much from them. I have getting a class B on my bucket list. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, David, and thanks for watching and commenting.
I’d wear rubber gloves thru the whole tank dump procedure.
Yeah, I had planned to but they are impossible to find with Covid. I have ordered some from amazon - just waiting for them to get here. Thank you for watching and commenting,
@@30AndAWakeUp Essentially you budget some time for recon at grocery stores; I have lived this way due to life like this since 1985; Much time leeching a couch with somebody or living in roadside whatever can find ~ you budget your time between needed essentials / recon / visiting anybody you can find / recon or rest then that alternates with non-essentials to achieve sanity; Currently I am staying on the back of somebody's lot which I do cleanup and fix to preserve "sanity" ◘ So just to answer your question you do not have to have rubber gloves and they are a contaminant vector anyway; You get soap in any quality you can find and clip the fingernails short as safe and comfortable → I can warp your mind with all the tricks I have learned since 1985
PS: Where I stay the guy can crush my skull in 1 Blow so I know WTF to advise;
You do not carry weapons what you do is stay the fuck away from trouble;
30 And A Wake Up excellent fist dump experience. don’t worry about the gloves, much easier to work without them. wash your hands after. 30 years dumping rv tanks and I have never had shit on my hands. Also except for storing the water hose in the black bag there is no way for it to get contaminated by flushing. Flushing every time you dump isn’t necessary. Save some space and use only one hose. Beautiful rv, good luck. I enjoyed the video.
Check your local supermarkets/drugstores for PPE supplies.
Thanks, never saw a video like this. Very informative and makes me feel that I am traveling and experiencing van life along with you,
Awwww...you're comment made my day. Thank you for watching and commenting.
@@30AndAWakeUp) You better keep your kids with you, these lady's are going to get all your money! they know how much your Ram Van Cost.
Love the way your RV looked when lit up! Have fun, Kevin, and stay safe!!
Thank you, Teri! I'll come visit soon!!!
@@30AndAWakeUp Looking forward to it!!!
@@tippster2024 Me too! :)
One small thing I do differently. I open the grey tank valve first but just for a second. This is to test the connections and make sure there isn't a leak or bad connection. That way it is only grey water and not black tank water that spills. After that, I dump the black tank followed by the grey tank just as you did. Have fun with your new RV! It looks great!
Yeah...that is a great tip. I'll definitely do that in the future - save myself from a huge mess. Thank you for watching and commenting, Bill.
With as far away as that water source was from the dump station it's probably not for flushing but to refill fresh tanks.
Ahhh....good to know. That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for watching and commenting, Patrick.
Usually any hoses near the dump station are not potable water. Do not use for a fresh tank.
As another military guy the making of the bed was the best part.
haha..yeah!
you did a great job.. but MY UNCLE SAID GET A PACKAGE OF DISPOSABLE. AND YOUR YELLOW GLOVES put your disposable gloves on when handling your bag..to get to the yellow ones and your tubes... in the furture you may want to get the plastic container with lid to place the bag in ..or drop the bag because the bag hold odor.. and WILL BECOME DIRTY. the bucket can be washed out when you dump. AND NEVER put your face near the BLACK water hoses while draining ..not even for filming... he said if you see a rock put it on top to keep it in place. BECAUSE You can do everything Correct and sometimes you can still have a mishap.. but you did great on you first run....DONT forget your check list...😉
Good advice! I just ordered some disposable gloves. And I am definitely switching to a plastic container as well. Thanks for all the tips and thank you for watching and commenting. If you have time - go check out my van tour at th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
thank you for taking us along... from San Diego, California
Nice! I spent a lot of time in San Diego in my navy days.
Let me know when you reach 5 years
Haha..will do! Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim.
So happy for you Kevin! Your excitement is infectious and we are looking forward to the new adventures. Your van is just perfect!
Ahhh thank you so much for watching! Come to the US and camp with me!!!
I like how you showed your first time doing these tasks. Also how you pop up and remind your viewers to like and comment. Just subscribed.
haha...yeah....YT is a tough nut to crack....trying to get people to subscribe. Thanks for that - hopefully I can put out some fun to watch content.
Great video! Luv ur rig, soooo many cool lil extras I havent seen before! Stay safe & keep on having fun!
Thanks Alisa! I'm really enjoying it so far. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hey dude there are tons of RV Van video but your presentation was awesome... I guess you are going to be a hit among youtubers community ! And yes you got yourself a nice VAN.
Thank you so much 👍You made my day with that comment.
Watching from Reno Nevada. Black tanks have always been my bug a boo as far as motor homes/vans have been.. I prefer to flush and forget. I learn so much from your videos. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🚍
Congratulations on realizing your dream. I look forward to tagging along virtually.
Thanks ...Im excited. And thank you for watching and commenting,
Watching from Australia, really enjoy your videos , thank you , Garry
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video good luck and good health to enjoy your camper. May the road rise up to meet you and the sun be always on your back. From Derry, Ireland.
What a great comment and sentiment. Thanks Paul! I've got to get to Ireland this year!
I saw a nice idea... you can open your grey water valve for a moment first to check your connection. Then close and empty black before finally rinsing again with grey.
Yeah...that's makes a lot of sense...plus if there is a leak....you save yourself from a huge mess.
Good video, thanks for sharing. Safe travels and congratulations on your purchase, very nice.
Thanks for your kind words Lewis and thanks for watching.
Love the vlog. Keep showing your trial and error.
Thanks Kenneth...appreciate you watching and commenting.
Awesome coach 👍
Best of luck with your travels...
And thanks for the well wishes!
Your video editing is some of the best of any of these types of channels. I subscribe to every tiny house and van life channel out there and yours are the most enjoyable to watch. I especially like the accelerated view out the front windshield while you're driving. I feel like I just drove through Iowa! Thank you for being genuine and authentic and sharing your passion with us.
OMG Heather....you just made my freaking day. Thank you so much!!!!!
Looks great. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks Jeff. Full tour video coming this week. Thank you for watching and commenting.
For some reason it cracked me up seeing you open all the little windows! Really enjoyed the video! Excited to check out the rest of your channel.
Haha..they are kinda funny! Thanks for checking out the channel Jess! I love me some coffee by the way! :) I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
I'm so happy for you!! I want a class B so bad!! I'm a big dreamer!! Thank you for sharing !!😊
Understand that dream for sure.
Very good video. I don't know if that RV is what would work for me but it is very nice and looks great. The part of the black water dump was very informative. Good job!
Thanks David - and yeah it's about finding the right rig for your lifestyle. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I am also a rookie at all of this.
A few bits of advice I can offer are:
1. Be very careful of contamination while dumping the black tank. When you hooked up after moving the van you didn’t put your gloves on.
2. I use a swimming pool child’s float as a kneeling pad. It’s about 2 feet wide by 3 feet long and 1 inch thick. It will save your knees and keep you clean.
3. Look up the GEO method for keeping your black tank clean. Much cheaper and your bathroom won’t smell like an airplane bathroom.
Great video
Thanks
Good advice...got lots of disposable gloves now. Thanks for the other tips..definitely will use them.
stumbled on your channel. this is the first video I watched and I must say - Outstanding content, thanks I look forward to watching more!
Thanks...really appreciate the comment and welcome aboard!
we always connect sewer hose to sewer before opening the black tank. That way if there is any drainage from that black tank line, it won't go on the ground. We hold the hose under the black tank opening. hope that makes sense. Love your RV!
Smart! I'll do that next time for sure.Thanks for watching and commenting, Sherry.
Great video - clear, very helpful and enjoyable. Watching from the UK and look forward to following your journey. Good luck!! Stuart
So cool how many people from the UK are watching. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for commenting, Stuart.
Commenting all the way from Trinidad & Tobago in the West Indies! Love the vid!
Very cool!!!!! I've never been but have heard it's absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the Winnebago family. Never ever do anything with the black or gray tank without gloves. Secondly always use a hose and rinse out the stinky slinky after you have completed dumping the gray tank. Make sure you have two hoses, one for dumping and one for fresh water and they should be different colors, material anything that differentiates them so they cannot be confused. Good luck and safe travels!
Great tips...I'll definitely incorporate! And thanks for the warm welcome.
Love your videos. Enjoy your journey! Safe travels!
Thank you! You too!
What a great first few nights in your Travato! Can’t wait to see where this takes you. Hopefully we can park our vans next to each other soon. Good luck with the adventure... and CONGRATS!!! Owen, Lynn and Maggie
So awesome that you guys checked out my channel! Love your vids - you are one of the channels that inspired me to go with the Travato. Thanks a lot for stopping by.
This vid just makes me even more stoked about my composting toilet. Sooooo nice.
Haha...yeah...that's probably a future project..either a composting toilet or a cassette toilet.
Not sure if already mentioned. Keep 2 hoses. One for tank flush and one for fresh water hookup.
Have fun and welcome to the best life ever.
❤❤❤
Good tip! I do have two - my black one in the vid is for the black tank stuff. I have a blue one for fresh water. I should have mentioned that for sure. I was drawn to the name of your channel - I subscribed just in case you put out any videos of your life. Thank you for watching and commenting. If you have time - go check out my van tour at th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Im going to be getting my built out van soon so I thought I would revisit your first van video...the joy in your eyes 😍
Awww...thanks Lorena.
Nice. We're picking up our Coachmen 24Q next week. We share a Roadtrek with family but have decided to go it alone. Enjoy and good luck. Stay safe and be well.
Very cool. Those 24Qs are beautiful. Good choice. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Bruce. I just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
@@30AndAWakeUp I did watch it. Looking forward to more. Thanks
Congratulations!! That was a very good video of the scariest part of the day
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the video. From Atlanta. Looking to start this life in a couple of years. Learning all I can.
Love it Ree...thanks for stopping by again.
Good luck on your adventures.
Congratulations
Thank you, Francine!!!! Im excited! :)
I gotta tell you it was a pleasant surprise I loved your video
Thanks, Doug...really appreciate that.
Very nice coach! We really love our 2018 59K Travato with 20, 000 miles. We replaced the original AMG batteries with lithium batteries this past winter in Quartzside, AZ. At Discount Solar. Wonderful improvement but we had to replace the standard solar controller with an MPPT controller. Enjoy your Travato!
Awesome.....sounds like you've guys have had some great travels. Can't wait to join you on the road!
One of the best I’ve seen...much appreciation.
Awww man...thanks for that...made my day!
Watching from greater metro NY. Great video on one of the most feared RV tasks there is. The whole first 48 hour experience was great and really covered what I expect many others experience but perhaps never talk about. Very helpful to wannabes like me :-)
Glad it was valuable.
Nice van, no ones perfect their first time doing anything. Great video, stay safe out there.
Thanks, you too!
I’ve been obsessively watching teardrop trailer and travel van videos for a couple of years now, and have decided the Travato is my dream vehicle. I’m looking forward to following your adventures, and seeing more of your new van. Happy travels from Southern California!
Thanks - it really is a pretty awesome vid. I spent lots of time in San Diego in my Navy days - miss SoCal. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Looking forward to your adventures, best of luck from Liverpool UK.
Awesome there are so many people from the UK watching. Thanks for the comment, Paul.
sing, sing, sing enjoy you make people smile
haha...or hurt their ears! :)
I love your RV! Have safe travels. Watching from Florida.
I'll be in Florida this winter for sure - can't wait! My van tour video comes out to day - watch if you have time. Thanks for watching and commenting, Donna.
Such an inspirational video...can't wait to start vanlife too!👍🏽
So awesome! It's been an amazing adventure so far. Thanks for watching and commenting, Lilacsea.
Great video and editing. Can’t wait to do my van conversion. Watching from Dublin Ireland. Happy travels. 👌🏼
Sweet! I've got to get over to Ireland at some point - half my family is from there. Love van conversions - let me know when you start it. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment, Hugh. I actually just released my van tour vid, check it out if you have time in your day: th-cam.com/video/xyj9vlfaRY4/w-d-xo.html
Oh you have to come visit Ireland alright, it’s a beautiful place. Oh I’m delighted I came across your channel, I’m sure I’ll find useful advise and direction on living and traveling around North America. Ill be keeping an eye on your channel and I hope it does great. 😁
How exciting I’m watching from Hattiesburg,Ms. Congrats on your new van.
Thank you Paula - Im heading down to MS this fall! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Truly love the rig, Josie and I thought of getting it but we bought a used Winnebago Trend until we get comfortable with RVing. Enjoy your videos and thanks for your service.
So cool! How long have you been RVing for? Thanks for watching and commenting, Ivan and Josie!
30 And A Wake Up we have not starter yet, we just purchased a Winnebago Trend 2017 23D. Hope to start in a couple of weeks.
1st suggestion- hook clear elbow to black tank outlet so you can see right away when tanks are empty or when water is running clear after flushing. Run clean water through dump hose from faucet to flush it out. I'm only 15 mths into my fulltime rv life and this Covid put a slight crimp in it. I am a little more static. Mooch docking with family and friends until more park camping opens. I have a B+ and yes you run into issues- but wouldnt change this lifestyle for anything. Definitely addicting. Hope you have safe, happy travels.
Good advice on the elbow...going to do that for sure. So cool that you've been full timing for over a year. Im going to start soon. Very excited about it. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching.
Awesome ride! Watching in New Mexico, USA! Safe travels!!
Nice...I'll be heading that way when it cools down a bit! :)