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Just a helpful FYI. Wood pellets from the feed store that are used for horse bedding work much better than kitty litter as well as smell is much better and less messy. Cheaper too
@@MyCleverHandle I have them load it for me then I drag it to the edge of my car and let fall into my wheelbarrow. I am 68 years old and I cannot lift those bags anymore. It’s worth it though. It does not smell like cat litter.
I used to think electric bikes were cheating on your workout. I see now you still have to push them. You still are going to be working your body. Thanks for this.
We have been rving for 27 years. Full time the last 3 yrs. I like that you repeat for everyone to find there own rv path. We are on our second diesel pusher. Which is a lot different camping than a camper van or smaller rig. We rarely boondock. We did when we were younger. We are members of harvest host and their sister group boondockers. With boondocks you frequently have water and electric. Our camping style is a lot different now than when we first started. Safe travels.
Very informative. I saved the video so that I can review it with my husband when we buy and live in a Class C RV. Husband is 80 and I’m in my 70th year. This is our plan, buy the Class C vehicle and use it as our home. A big plan, probably one that is a year in the making, but we’re having fun planning and prepping. Cheers!
Agree with most of this, especially the awning, my trailer has a manual one, and rarely use it since it's a pain to have to go out and manually retract every time there's even a threat of wind. One thing I do disagree on is having a Bluray player. I have an extensive collection including several series (they'e gotten way cheape since the 4K discs came out, especially on ebay) and it's super simple to pop one in without having to be connected to anything. My 40 inch tv has an energy saver mode and a headphone jack so I can use it off my inveter and it and the player draw very little actual current when boondocking.
A good mod is a Maxx Air fan. Not so much the fan but the cover. it allows you to use your fan while it is raining. There are similar things, but you need something to let you use your fan in the rain. Also, we use the crap out of Harvest Hosts. We like to stay at breweries because they are open later. A lot of HH's close at 5pm so breweries allow a late arrival.
I use welcome mats inside my rv. I shake them out almost every day. Usually i shake out about a half cup of dirt every time! But i hike a lot and have 3 small dogs.
Love your videos and they always hit so close to home for us!! We made the mistake of getting damn near all the RV memberships. We got Family Motorcoach, Good Sam, Passport America, Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome, and a couple others I can't remember. We kept Good Sam for the roadside assistance program and Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome. Other than that, we never used the other ones and they were so expensive. We had dropped Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome for about a month to see how we fared without it and after that month, we signed back up. The travel planner and the stays in such amazing places were just too good to pass! We're also a retired military couple so, we stay at the military Fam Camps a lot as well. Fam Camps are really nice if you have base access. The best ones off the top of my head are: 1. Desert Eagle @ Nellis AFB in lovely Las Vegas! Best one we've been to! 2. Apache Flats @ Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, AZ 3. Bass Lake @ Wright Patterson AFB in Fairborn, Ohio
I love harvest host. But then they send offers to join the other memberships. I need to cancel boondockers welcome, the golf clubs, and a discount card. I travel from point A to B then stay for 13 weeks or longer. I like boondocking at a harvest host every other night en route. I took a free year membership to KOA. I won’t renew that one. Their sites are small. With 10% off a night does not justify a $30 annual fee. They do offer convenient locations right off the interstate though. But I prefer the slow country roads if I can.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You two are so much fun to watch. I’m so sorry for your health scare and accident but your drive to better your health and to share with your subscribers all that you have learned is truly awesome. Sending much love from Tampa, Florida.
RE: sensor cleaning. Use Dawn Ultra about 1 cup per 30 gal and fill tank. Let soak over night-take a drive, drain. I found this will even clean a black water tank sensor. Best wishes
the 3" lift kit and suspension upgrade completely transformed my Promaster from a vehicle I dreaded going over a speed bump to one I'm confident will make it on moderate forest roads. Very much worth it to me!
Great info to have. Thank you. Don't blame you for wanting to take extra stuff with you, especially when you first start out. It worked out on the cassette. You did need/use that back-up.👍
the only thing I disagree on is the washer and dryer, I am lost without them. However when ever I do boondock (which is seldom) I don't use them. I work on the road, and like the convenience of being able to do my laundry at leisure, be it after I get off work or a load here and there. My washer is only 0.1 cubic feet less than my first washing machine. I do my blankets, king size set of sheets and pillow cases in mine. I can do a good sized load of laundry. Other than that you are spot on
I enjoyed your video as usual. Like you said it depends on the type of camping you do and on what equipment you use. We have a small 17' travel trailer and dry camp anywhere from 5 days to 2 months at a time. I love my propane stove top to heat up my tea and oatmeal. We go though 1 or 2 20 lb. tanks in a season. Of coarse we have a cat to help keep us warm on cool nights. To help keep our blk. tank from clogging up we put the "T" paper in a separate sealed canister. That way we can buy what ever is on sale. I'm staying with the lead/acid batteries for the time being. I looked at the price of the lithium batteries and the changes to the charging system and it didn't make sense to change. I can recharge our batteries with our 100 w portable solar in a couple hrs. I'm told in really cold weather we'd have to bring our lithium batteries inside. I like to learn and see what people are using and see if it would work for us.
Forget the adjustable water pressure regulator. The gauge will break. I spent the money and it broke when the temps went below freezing. I have met many others that had similar results. I now use the 50 psi.
I 100% agree on the foldable or collapsible brooms and cheap vaccums! We ended up tossing our cheapo vac and replacing it with our Shark Pet Rotator from home storage and I kept my Ryobi 18v minivac with the powered brush. With a 22lb Mainecoon cat and a 110lb German Shepherd, all year is shedding season. Though I still punish and let myself suffer with the collapsible broom. I hate it so much but, put it away and ADD forget to buy another one until I have to use it again! LOL!! Though I do have a washer dryer in my rig and I use it at least once a week. I have a mental block from washing my undies in a public washer. I love my splendid washer and dryer 😄 the only thing that sucks is it vibrates the entire rig when it's spinning.
Induction cooktops are great but only work when plugged in or running the generator. Our propane stove in the van works great when we don't want to drag out the other gear or it's raining.
I have induction. It runs from my 2000w inverter. Yeah, it draws a lot of power…but it isn’t running all the time. At 600w draw…it just isn’t a huge load for just 30 minutes to cook. If I need to be cooking a long time, then it goes into a solar oven. No propane, no shore power
Great info for rv'ers. Worth making a list of what to use/not use. Undoubtedly...you get what you pay for...quality works every time. Fall is here! Love it! Hi from Wisconsin 🍺 😊
I'm so glad I just use a bucket with double duty bags. No holding tanks, no water issues, don't have to worry about heating to keep things from freezing
Fun video and amen to all of it 😂 I have been on the road six years now and RVing for over 25 years. I bet I have tried everyone of those Camping gimmicks out there. ❤ If I had all the money I’ve wasted, I’d be a rich lady!😂
All very sensible reflections :) Is your experience that of excessive use of propane while cooking? I use gas for cooking and heating but it’s the heating that chews through it. If I was to only use my 10kg gas bottle for cooking it lasts for months and months. It’s only when it gets to winter (and switching on the heater) that I need to refill it.
Wow I'm glad I stumbled onto your videos. Long story short. I'm 59 soon to be 60yrs young ( wow that's scary saying it aloud) I have made a decision in my life that I will hopefully soon be living in a RV on my own. I currently live in Canada but plan to do a little traveling.. I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for but probably large trailer I can pull with a Ram truck ? I do not know anything about this life style, especially since I'm on my own. Can you give me any advice . Also not sure where I'm headed but I have some plans on where I'd like to be. I am definitely done with living in a house/apartment or what have you. I want to be happy and free for however long life has for me.
Great advice for the beginner and the seasoned pro in the van, rv, schoolie life style. How are the repairs on Desert Snow coming along? I’ve missed a few posts so I’m a bit behind. Looking forward to the day y’all get back on the trail. Watching from Oklahoma, Thanks, Jeff
Having never camped in anything other than a tent and sleeping bag, shat in the woods and wiped with leaves id love to know why you need loo roll made for an rv is it not the same as everyday household loo roll? Looking to know all these tips as currently in the process of investing into a van myself for an on the road lifestyle, appreciate it thanks!
I Love Your videos ❤ Sooooo Much helpful Information, I Appreciate it Very Much!! My Husband has Retired and plan on traveling a lot , not necessarily full time RV just being able to travel when and where. Thanks Again, Keep Up the Great Work😊
Just got back from a trip and when I opened the door I thought a bomb had gone off in my trailer. My first thought was that somehow my stove had exploded ,there were glass shards everywhere ! On the couch,bed , countertop,bathroom , and just all over. Long story short, an upper cabinet had came open and my Corelle Ware 😮 dishes and bowls came out and landed on the floor and exploded, yes exploded ( look it up on the internet ) . Spent hours cleaning and shards just keep showing up .They are great dishes for RV’s but make sure to keep them contained. I still use mine but have new latch’s on the cabinets .
I had Corelle for the house and when dropped it shatters like safety glass which is a bigger mess than picking up chards. I would never use Corelle in my camper. I have gotten used to paper plates. To get fancy my mother had straw woven bottoms that the paper plate could be placed securely in to. I love these two as well. I do the same as them, but don’t have a channel. Maybe someday …….
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We just love you guys. We will be traveling soon few years when hubby finally retires at 55. And we are learning ahead of time from you guys. Thanks so much!!! You are so needed !!
good points, but being from nevada myself, 4x4 and a bit more clearance both, not huge amount, is more important than many of the interior features.... for same price range.... a 4x4 cargo van would do me more good than a class b decked with everything for same price...... in some ways, in some ways not.... hard to say really... a 2wd can do alot if you know what you doing.... but you can install, add on this and ghetto version that, plastic cabinets and build your own bed things, shower outside to accopmplish same comfort, in a place a 2wd can not get too, or far more importantly, back out of..... i only have a normal 4 door car to camp out of, got my tent, little buddy heater, and can do out door shower as well, have not bought the enclosure yet, so would be in front of anybody who can see that far. but i can shower regardless.
Another great video with solid advise. Thank you so much! Now I do have one question,, How do you use factor when you love to cook I always worry since that's my therapy lol... My son uses Factor and he loves it since mom can't cook for him anymore lol
It's a combination. Since we're off filming quite a few adventures. Some of those days when I get back to the RV I'm exhausted so having something quick, easy and tastes good is just what I need. The food is really great and we love they have so many different options. So this way our palettes don't get bored! 😆
We sold our home and bought a class A. In 5 months we have had so many live and learn moments. Glad we happened upon your channel because it has helped tons already. We also travel with 2 cats. Ours geek out every single time. Has your cats ever gotten used to it? We have been advised to give them benedryl. We did once and payed the price, cat spazzed and sliced leg open and drooled everywhere. So any advice on traveling with nervous animals?
My cat was a much better traveler than our dogs. I told him travel day and he hopped up on his bed and looked at me like ‘get going’ sadly he passed away from old age in June. I have found a somewhat routine keeps the animals less stressed
There are some plug-in scent products that have been shown to be helpful for some cats (every animal is different and not everything works for everyone). Many cat hospitals use them with some good success. You can also speak with your veterinarian about prescriptions if they are so stressed that they're causing injuries to themselves. Best of luck
Good evening guys, you always have such good content to share. But sorry you had to live and learn that one your own! It cost big $$$ to do that and then decide you really don't need it 😢 well we all make mistakes but the most important thing is your safety. So as I wait patiently for another great video 📹 safe travels. ❤ U guys you're the best!!!
How do you get your meals delivered if you don’t own a home ? I thought you were full time RV . I love watching you and Dave !!!! Thank you for all your information 😊
For water hose i have a black zero gravity for black tank and a blue one for fresh water, never mix them up. I also have a good surge protector and made a cable lock to lock it up to the post. The only back ups i have are plumbing connectors and a red and blue pex pipe. Have used it once. Good to have in case a connection blows. Thanks for all the info!!!!
Hey guys! I wish I could've seen you during my visit to Las Vegas Labor Day week. We had a blast traveling through parts of Nevada and Arizona. We didn't make it to California but still had an awesome time. Thank you for the tips!
Our motorhome has 5 awnings.. original to the coach.. they are the heavy canvas ones.. they werent used by the 1st owner at all.. of course we use them.. our gal is 23 yrs old.. i would be heartbroken if anything ever happened to them. Gonna be toughy to replace.. let's just say she doesn't even look like she is that old.. so i guess we got a true gem.. we love our RV❤
FYI... Use dish soap for wish washers. Use about 1/4 cup with 20oz water mix and dump in tank. Works great. No smells. Always add water if not the soap will clog pipes.
Our RV came with a WiFiRanger. Totally disagree that it’s a waste of money. We are not full-timers. If we were I would probably get Starlink, but I am very glad we have the WiFiRanger. Definitely boosts our signal. Use it anytime we are on park Wi-Fi.
Love our washer/dryer. Use our propane cooktop. Prefer our regular dishes and glasses, none broken in two years. Paid a boatload for TT membership... down to about $15 a night averaging our costs, will keep going down each year. Agree on the toilet paper though 😂.
We have a thousand trails membership that we bought over 20 years ago and upgraded it when we went full time. We plan our trips to stay 85 % in a TT campground. It was expensive when we bought it and even more so now. However we have gotten our monies worth. But the membership not for everyone
Cooking uses a tiny amount of propane, especially compared to the furnace. All tanks have a vent and drains have traps or seals. If your smelling your tanks something is wrong. Cleaner for portable tank but not built in??
Some of your suggestions work fine in a bigger MH but in a small Class B carrying some of that stuff is impossible. Items like an adjustable water regulator takes too much space versus the cheaper one you showed and the same could be said with the your choice for the sewer hose. It doesn't compress to a small enough size and with all that hardware on the ends makes it difficult to put into a small cubby and a vacuum the size of the one you have would never work.
As for the BluRays, I'd suggest (especially if you have kids) getting a PlayStation or XBox instead. PS4, PS5, XBox One and XBox Series X all have BluRay players incorporated into them (as long as they have an optical disc slot, as some models like the XBox Series S do not). This way, you can make the console multi-purpose by having the option to watch movies, to stream TV shows and movies (they all come with various apps like Apple TV, Hulu, HBO Max, etc.) and also play video games. You can hook up a portable hard drive to store your media so you don't have to bring physical copies of discs with you. It saves space and still provides a ton of entertainment.
Your older videos were so awesome with showing awesome places you travel last few are more about ads or camper van advice which is cool but once in awhile is enough
Lol .i use glass jars in my cooler, no water gets in..i carry three glass plates in my bin..in four years they've never even chipped..but loose stuff like glasses, bottles, vases, etc..nah..
You two deserve all the accolades! But I wonder: Will Factor ship to a campground? And can you arrange for the campground hosts to fridge your food packages if you're a late arrival? PS: Ive stayed at 1000 Trails campgrounds without a membership during the "shoulder seasons." The one near Yosemite's west entrance cost me $15. a night, mid-November. This was seven years ago, so prices are probably higher. Also, I didn't need hookups except electric, I was in my minivan. Might be a good way to try what's available before you join.
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Just a helpful FYI. Wood pellets from the feed store that are used for horse bedding work much better than kitty litter as well as smell is much better and less messy. Cheaper too
Wood pellets from feed store work great for my litter box trained chihuahuas too!
Awesome! Thank you!
But I've never seen that kind of wood pellets in anything smaller than a 50 lb. bag. Hard to haul, no?
@@MyCleverHandle I have them load it for me then I drag it to the edge of my car and let fall into my wheelbarrow. I am 68 years old and I cannot lift those bags anymore. It’s worth it though. It does not smell like cat litter.
I second wood pellets but mix them with litter you use now first to get them used to it.
I used to think electric bikes were cheating on your workout. I see now you still have to push them. You still are going to be working your body. Thanks for this.
We have been rving for 27 years. Full time the last 3 yrs. I like that you repeat for everyone to find there own rv path. We are on our second diesel pusher. Which is a lot different camping than a camper van or smaller rig. We rarely boondock. We did when we were younger. We are members of harvest host and their sister group boondockers. With boondocks you frequently have water and electric. Our camping style is a lot different now than when we first started. Safe travels.
Very informative. I saved the video so that I can review it with my husband when we buy and live in a Class C RV. Husband is 80 and I’m in my 70th year. This is our plan, buy the Class C vehicle and use it as our home. A big plan, probably one that is a year in the making, but we’re having fun planning and prepping. Cheers!
I really enjoyed the video. I agree with you. Dont cheap out. Buy Once, good quality.
Right on! Thank you for watching. We appreciate it!
Agree with most of this, especially the awning, my trailer has a manual one, and rarely use it since it's a pain to have to go out and manually retract every time there's even a threat of wind. One thing I do disagree on is having a Bluray player. I have an extensive collection including several series (they'e gotten way cheape since the 4K discs came out, especially on ebay) and it's super simple to pop one in without having to be connected to anything. My 40 inch tv has an energy saver mode and a headphone jack so I can use it off my inveter and it and the player draw very little actual current when boondocking.
A good mod is a Maxx Air fan. Not so much the fan but the cover. it allows you to use your fan while it is raining. There are similar things, but you need something to let you use your fan in the rain. Also, we use the crap out of Harvest Hosts. We like to stay at breweries because they are open later. A lot of HH's close at 5pm so breweries allow a late arrival.
I'm just wondering how you get Factor deliveries to your door if you are on the road all the time?
Wow thanks for sharing, much appreciated!😊
I use welcome mats inside my rv. I shake them out almost every day. Usually i shake out about a half cup of dirt every time! But i hike a lot and have 3 small dogs.
How do you wrap your hair? Really beautiful. Love it if you would share your secrets💕 on how you care for your hair on the go……❤
Love your videos and they always hit so close to home for us!! We made the mistake of getting damn near all the RV memberships. We got Family Motorcoach, Good Sam, Passport America, Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome, and a couple others I can't remember. We kept Good Sam for the roadside assistance program and Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome. Other than that, we never used the other ones and they were so expensive. We had dropped Harvest Hosts/Boondocker's Welcome for about a month to see how we fared without it and after that month, we signed back up. The travel planner and the stays in such amazing places were just too good to pass! We're also a retired military couple so, we stay at the military Fam Camps a lot as well. Fam Camps are really nice if you have base access. The best ones off the top of my head are:
1. Desert Eagle @ Nellis AFB in lovely Las Vegas! Best one we've been to!
2. Apache Flats @ Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, AZ
3. Bass Lake @ Wright Patterson AFB in Fairborn, Ohio
My only addition would be "keep it simple". Way less stress. I ask myself "how would Lewis and Clark handle this?.
Real world experience make these two a valuable resource, excellent honest Video.
Thanks so much Winston, we really appreciate your support!!
I love harvest host. But then they send offers to join the other memberships. I need to cancel boondockers welcome, the golf clubs, and a discount card. I travel from point A to B then stay for 13 weeks or longer. I like boondocking at a harvest host every other night en route. I took a free year membership to KOA. I won’t renew that one. Their sites are small. With 10% off a night does not justify a $30 annual fee. They do offer convenient locations right off the interstate though. But I prefer the slow country roads if I can.
I’m so glad I found your channel. You two are so much fun to watch. I’m so sorry for your health scare and accident but your drive to better your health and to share with your subscribers all that you have learned is truly awesome. Sending much love from Tampa, Florida.
@letsturnitupworld.. yay
RE: sensor cleaning. Use Dawn Ultra about 1 cup per 30 gal and fill tank. Let soak over night-take a drive, drain. I found this will even clean a black water tank sensor. Best wishes
the 3" lift kit and suspension upgrade completely transformed my Promaster from a vehicle I dreaded going over a speed bump to one I'm confident will make it on moderate forest roads. Very much worth it to me!
Same for us. We absolutely love and appreciate it. Especially since we do quite a bit of off-grid camping so it really helps in situations like that.
I currently do part time travel in my toyota mini van. But I enjoy hearing about rv living. Especially tips.
Thanks for sharing, we are glad you found our video helpful!
Great info to have. Thank you.
Don't blame you for wanting to take extra stuff with you, especially when you first start out. It worked out on the cassette. You did need/use that back-up.👍
Absolutely! I totally remember that!
Great video, with very good info. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Tanya & Dave. This was the info I needed tonight. Blessed be. 💖
Great advice! Wish I could follow in your steps, but handicap prevents me…so I love your channel ❤❤
LOL I love when y'all throw in a little humor while talking about stuff like this
the only thing I disagree on is the washer and dryer, I am lost without them. However when ever I do boondock (which is seldom) I don't use them. I work on the road, and like the convenience of being able to do my laundry at leisure, be it after I get off work or a load here and there. My washer is only 0.1 cubic feet less than my first washing machine. I do my blankets, king size set of sheets and pillow cases in mine. I can do a good sized load of laundry. Other than that you are spot on
What brand/model do you have?
I have a Splendeed, it is one their larger ones and it is a stackable, with a vented dryer@@AlohaTrolls
Thank you for the tips will help love you guys
No problem!! Thank you!
I enjoyed your video as usual. Like you said it depends on the type of camping you do and on what equipment you use. We have a small 17' travel trailer and dry camp anywhere from 5 days to 2 months at a time. I love my propane stove top to heat up my tea and oatmeal. We go though 1 or 2 20 lb. tanks in a season. Of coarse we have a cat to help keep us warm on cool nights. To help keep our blk. tank from clogging up we put the "T" paper in a separate sealed canister. That way we can buy what ever is on sale. I'm staying with the lead/acid batteries for the time being. I looked at the price of the lithium batteries and the changes to the charging system and it didn't make sense to change. I can recharge our batteries with our 100 w portable solar in a couple hrs. I'm told in really cold weather we'd have to bring our lithium batteries inside. I like to learn and see what people are using and see if it would work for us.
Very informative and awesome video
Good, honest advice.
Great video! Thanks for all the information!
Love you guys. Presentation is excellent.
Y’all are so cool! So glad I found your channel
Forget the adjustable water pressure regulator. The gauge will break. I spent the money and it broke when the temps went below freezing. I have met many others that had similar results. I now use the 50 psi.
I 100% agree on the foldable or collapsible brooms and cheap vaccums! We ended up tossing our cheapo vac and replacing it with our Shark Pet Rotator from home storage and I kept my Ryobi 18v minivac with the powered brush. With a 22lb Mainecoon cat and a 110lb German Shepherd, all year is shedding season. Though I still punish and let myself suffer with the collapsible broom. I hate it so much but, put it away and ADD forget to buy another one until I have to use it again! LOL!! Though I do have a washer dryer in my rig and I use it at least once a week. I have a mental block from washing my undies in a public washer. I love my splendid washer and dryer 😄 the only thing that sucks is it vibrates the entire rig when it's spinning.
re memberships : Hipcamp another option no one talks about
Very informative, thank you.
Induction cooktops are great but only work when plugged in or running the generator. Our propane stove in the van works great when we don't want to drag out the other gear or it's raining.
I have induction. It runs from my 2000w inverter. Yeah, it draws a lot of power…but it isn’t running all the time. At 600w draw…it just isn’t a huge load for just 30 minutes to cook. If I need to be cooking a long time, then it goes into a solar oven. No propane, no shore power
I ran into some RV newbies at Walmart, ready to purchase RV toilet paper. I told them to save their money and purchase some Scott brand toilet paper.
Boom! 🤯 Good for you!
@@LetsTurnItUpWorld we use Angel Soft. It is also septic safe.
Great info for rv'ers. Worth making a list of what to use/not use. Undoubtedly...you get what you pay for...quality works every time. Fall is here! Love it! Hi from Wisconsin 🍺 😊
Thanks always fun watching you guy’s!
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching. Greatly appreciated!
I'm so glad I just use a bucket with double duty bags. No holding tanks, no water issues, don't have to worry about heating to keep things from freezing
Fun video and amen to all of it 😂 I have been on the road six years now and RVing for over 25 years. I bet I have tried everyone of those Camping gimmicks out there. ❤ If I had all the money I’ve wasted, I’d be a rich lady!😂
All very sensible reflections :) Is your experience that of excessive use of propane while cooking? I use gas for cooking and heating but it’s the heating that chews through it. If I was to only use my 10kg gas bottle for cooking it lasts for months and months. It’s only when it gets to winter (and switching on the heater) that I need to refill it.
Saw you on RV Unplugged for the first time. You two are so awesome. Thanks for your tips.
I love watching your videos, they are informative and fun. You two are great!
Wow I'm glad I stumbled onto your videos. Long story short. I'm 59 soon to be 60yrs young ( wow that's scary saying it aloud) I have made a decision in my life that I will hopefully soon be living in a RV on my own. I currently live in Canada but plan to do a little traveling.. I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for but probably large trailer I can pull with a Ram truck ? I do not know anything about this life style, especially since I'm on my own. Can you give me any advice . Also not sure where I'm headed but I have some plans on where I'd like to be. I am definitely done with living in a house/apartment or what have you. I want to be happy and free for however long life has for me.
Great advice for the beginner and the seasoned pro in the van, rv, schoolie life style.
How are the repairs on Desert Snow coming along? I’ve missed a few posts so I’m a bit behind.
Looking forward to the day y’all get back on the trail.
Watching from Oklahoma,
Thanks, Jeff
Having never camped in anything other than a tent and sleeping bag, shat in the woods and wiped with leaves id love to know why you need loo roll made for an rv is it not the same as everyday household loo roll? Looking to know all these tips as currently in the process of investing into a van myself for an on the road lifestyle, appreciate it thanks!
Regular toilet paper doesn't break down as easily and can cause clogs
@@tinabowdrn174 great to know thanks so much! I did wonder if that might be the case
Great video 👍
I Love Your videos ❤
Sooooo Much helpful Information, I Appreciate it Very Much!! My Husband has Retired and plan on traveling a lot , not necessarily full time RV just being able to travel when and where.
Thanks Again, Keep Up the Great Work😊
Just got back from a trip and when I opened the door I thought a bomb had gone off in my trailer. My first thought was that somehow my stove had exploded ,there were glass shards everywhere ! On the couch,bed , countertop,bathroom , and just all over. Long story short, an upper cabinet had came open and my Corelle Ware 😮 dishes and bowls came out and landed on the floor and exploded, yes exploded ( look it up on the internet ) . Spent hours cleaning and shards just keep showing up .They are great dishes for RV’s but make sure to keep them contained. I still use mine but have new latch’s on the cabinets .
Wow, unreal, thanks so much for sharing. We are so sorry that happened to you.
I had Corelle for the house and when dropped it shatters like safety glass which is a bigger mess than picking up chards. I would never use Corelle in my camper. I have gotten used to paper plates. To get fancy my mother had straw woven bottoms that the paper plate could be placed securely in to. I love these two as well. I do the same as them, but don’t have a channel. Maybe someday …….
Cheap ain’t good and good ain’t good is my favorite statement
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Great to know about these items! Thanks for this informative video. Keep up the good work!! Our daughter and her family love those meals… yummy!
Excellent video great information thanks for sharing❤👍
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the heads up.
Thank you so much, what type of RV do you have?
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@letsturnitupworld.. "lucky winner"? What did I win!?
Also I really enjoy your videos I am learning so much, things I did not know about. Thank you you guys are the best.
Just curious how you get meals delivered on the road. Interested in a meal service but couldn’t figure out how to make it work while traveling.
@letsturnitupworld.. ??
We just love you guys. We will be traveling soon few years when hubby finally retires at 55. And we are learning ahead of time from you guys. Thanks so much!!! You are so needed !!
good points, but being from nevada myself, 4x4 and a bit more clearance both, not huge amount, is more important than many of the interior features.... for same price range.... a 4x4 cargo van would do me more good than a class b decked with everything for same price...... in some ways, in some ways not.... hard to say really... a 2wd can do alot if you know what you doing.... but you can install, add on this and ghetto version that, plastic cabinets and build your own bed things, shower outside to accopmplish same comfort, in a place a 2wd can not get too, or far more importantly, back out of..... i only have a normal 4 door car to camp out of, got my tent, little buddy heater, and can do out door shower as well, have not bought the enclosure yet, so would be in front of anybody who can see that far. but i can shower regardless.
Great job, loved it . And thank you for sharing
Such a beautiful couple, I am so happy you two found each other
Another great video with solid advise. Thank you so much! Now I do have one question,, How do you use factor when you love to cook I always worry since that's my therapy lol... My son uses Factor and he loves it since mom can't cook for him anymore lol
It's a combination. Since we're off filming quite a few adventures. Some of those days when I get back to the RV I'm exhausted so having something quick, easy and tastes good is just what I need. The food is really great and we love they have so many different options. So this way our palettes don't get bored! 😆
We sold our home and bought a class A. In 5 months we have had so many live and learn moments. Glad we happened upon your channel because it has helped tons already. We also travel with 2 cats. Ours geek out every single time. Has your cats ever gotten used to it? We have been advised to give them benedryl. We did once and payed the price, cat spazzed and sliced leg open and drooled everywhere. So any advice on traveling with nervous animals?
My cat was a much better traveler than our dogs. I told him travel day and he hopped up on his bed and looked at me like ‘get going’ sadly he passed away from old age in June. I have found a somewhat routine keeps the animals less stressed
NO BENEDRYL,PLEZ....ASK YOUR VET FOR STRESS HERBS....A SOLID ROUTINE HELPS...ALOT
There are some plug-in scent products that have been shown to be helpful for some cats (every animal is different and not everything works for everyone). Many cat hospitals use them with some good success. You can also speak with your veterinarian about prescriptions if they are so stressed that they're causing injuries to themselves. Best of luck
You could try crating them while underway.
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Good evening guys, you always have such good content to share. But sorry you had to live and learn that one your own! It cost big $$$ to do that and then decide you really don't need it 😢 well we all make mistakes but the most important thing is your safety. So as I wait patiently for another great video 📹 safe travels. ❤ U guys you're the best!!!
I was about to be mad about the dishes… but then you made an exception for my correlles.
Great RVing tips 🎉
How do you get your meals delivered if you don’t own a home ? I thought you were full time RV . I love watching you and Dave !!!! Thank you for all your information 😊
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
For water hose i have a black zero gravity for black tank and a blue one for fresh water, never mix them up. I also have a good surge protector and made a cable lock to lock it up to the post. The only back ups i have are plumbing connectors and a red and blue pex pipe. Have used it once. Good to have in case a connection blows. Thanks for all the info!!!!
Hey guys! I wish I could've seen you during my visit to Las Vegas Labor Day week. We had a blast traveling through parts of Nevada and Arizona. We didn't make it to California but still had an awesome time.
Thank you for the tips!
Our motorhome has 5 awnings.. original to the coach.. they are the heavy canvas ones.. they werent used by the 1st owner at all.. of course we use them.. our gal is 23 yrs old.. i would be heartbroken if anything ever happened to them. Gonna be toughy to replace.. let's just say she doesn't even look like she is that old.. so i guess we got a true gem..
we love our RV❤
FYI... Use dish soap for wish washers. Use about 1/4 cup with 20oz water mix and dump in tank. Works great. No smells. Always add water if not the soap will clog pipes.
I have camped this year at Thousand Trails campgrounds and saved and paid for the cost.
Great info!
Our RV came with a WiFiRanger. Totally disagree that it’s a waste of money. We are not full-timers. If we were I would probably get Starlink, but I am very glad we have the WiFiRanger. Definitely boosts our signal. Use it anytime we are on park Wi-Fi.
Where do you get your food delivered to? I love factor
Love our washer/dryer. Use our propane cooktop. Prefer our regular dishes and glasses, none broken in two years. Paid a boatload for TT membership... down to about $15 a night averaging our costs, will keep going down each year. Agree on the toilet paper though 😂.
Thanks for sharing!
We have a thousand trails membership that we bought over 20 years ago and upgraded it when we went full time. We plan our trips to stay 85 % in a TT campground. It was expensive when we bought it and even more so now. However we have gotten our monies worth. But the membership not for everyone
Cooking uses a tiny amount of propane, especially compared to the furnace.
All tanks have a vent and drains have traps or seals. If your smelling your tanks something is wrong.
Cleaner for portable tank but not built in??
Star link is best
We really appreciate having our Starlink!
I love y’all ❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
What about the screens and shade covers in the rig. Do they last?
Some of your suggestions work fine in a bigger MH but in a small Class B carrying some of that stuff is impossible. Items like an adjustable water regulator takes too much space versus the cheaper one you showed and the same could be said with the your choice for the sewer hose. It doesn't compress to a small enough size and with all that hardware on the ends makes it difficult to put into a small cubby and a vacuum the size of the one you have would never work.
I use to get Factor meal’s but they were expensive so now I just get low carb meals from the store. Also Beyers low carb ice cream bars.
As for the BluRays, I'd suggest (especially if you have kids) getting a PlayStation or XBox instead. PS4, PS5, XBox One and XBox Series X all have BluRay players incorporated into them (as long as they have an optical disc slot, as some models like the XBox Series S do not). This way, you can make the console multi-purpose by having the option to watch movies, to stream TV shows and movies (they all come with various apps like Apple TV, Hulu, HBO Max, etc.) and also play video games. You can hook up a portable hard drive to store your media so you don't have to bring physical copies of discs with you. It saves space and still provides a ton of entertainment.
Helpful video ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Your older videos were so awesome with showing awesome places you travel last few are more about ads or camper van advice which is cool but once in awhile is enough
They haven’t had their RV. Geez, people can be brutal behind a keyboard…
Was that the valley of fire nv state park early in the vid?
Lol .i use glass jars in my cooler, no water gets in..i carry three glass plates in my bin..in four years they've never even chipped..but loose stuff like glasses, bottles, vases, etc..nah..
Not sure where this screen name came from cuz I have no numbers after my name so wtf?
I just found you both awesome channel and your both very cute together ever think of coming to the east coast of Canada
Excellent
Awesome sauce!!
Just found your videos. Look forward to your future videos.
I bought wheat straw dishes. They are pretty, light weight and unbreakable.
We have some wheat straw dishware as well. They absolutely work well and love that they are microwaveable.
We love Harvest Host.
just found you on youtube love your content.
Huge problem is BUYING STUFF YA DONT NEED, RV or not!!
You two deserve all the accolades! But I wonder: Will Factor ship to a campground? And can you arrange for the campground hosts to fridge your food packages if you're a late arrival? PS: Ive stayed at 1000 Trails campgrounds without a membership during the "shoulder seasons." The one near Yosemite's west entrance cost me $15. a night, mid-November. This was seven years ago, so prices are probably higher. Also, I didn't need hookups except electric, I was in my minivan. Might be a good way to try what's available before you join.