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7 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Starting RV Life FULL-TIME (1 month on the road)

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Lloyd & Mandy

Lloyd & Mandy

Күн бұрын

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@LloydandMandy
@LloydandMandy Жыл бұрын
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@dianadicarlo1672
@dianadicarlo1672 11 ай бұрын
Do we click on 'skip wait list'?
@CharlesCornettFL
@CharlesCornettFL Жыл бұрын
I think you are missing the real anti-rain solution. We *live* outside our camper under an awning and screen room. Inside is for sleeping, shower, and restroom. You need a great awning (not necessarily a traditional roll up awning), two nice chairs, and the ability to cook outdoors. You'll thank me.
@jasonlo8780
@jasonlo8780 Жыл бұрын
And a lot of bug spray
@theaveragejoebody
@theaveragejoebody Жыл бұрын
​@@jasonlo8780 not with a screen room
@leejennifercorlewayres9193
@leejennifercorlewayres9193 11 ай бұрын
Yes, outdoor kitchenette is a must!
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol 9 ай бұрын
Thank you great tip*
@jinhill4780
@jinhill4780 8 ай бұрын
I’ve got an awning with my RV antique but great shape, CONCORD. I’m new to the RV living. I need all the advice. 😅
@AVFTeam1
@AVFTeam1 Жыл бұрын
Full timed it with my ex for 3 years, and have continued for another 2. Biggest item I can't stress enough is get a cheap Chinese diesel heater for your primary heat source, and FORGET the propane one! diesel heat is cheap, and DRY~ it will dry out the RV no matter how much moisture you introduce with cooking or showering~ It's the best tip I can offer! Strap a 5 gallon to the bumper or something for your fuel source, but otherwise diesel heater is the only way to go!
@erikkibler3466
@erikkibler3466 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip😊
@deviantnia
@deviantnia 5 ай бұрын
can you link me an example or the one you used?
@leslieclark6040
@leslieclark6040 2 ай бұрын
I would not buy anything cheap chinese, you do not want to run the risk of waking up on fire!
@TrilobitesRTasty
@TrilobitesRTasty 2 ай бұрын
Does it create carbon monoxide? …or much of it? And does I coat the walls with soot like candles eventually do? 😊
@alias4577-f5q
@alias4577-f5q 27 күн бұрын
I lived in a van for 2 years. Bought a cheap chinese heater that broke 3 months in. Highly recommend not buying chinese products that are cheap for something you rely on.
@michaelwalters7110
@michaelwalters7110 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the nomad life newbies. Hope all works out well for you on your journey. As a 17 year full time veteran nomad myself I would like to point out something many never consider. Milage and terrain. Why do I mention these items you may be asking. Well simply put RV's are typically constructed to travel from a flat, level storage area to a flat level RV pad at a park. The materials used to construct the cabinets and walls are not as rugged as you may believe. Running the roads and taking rough dirt or gravel roads can do significant structural damage in areas you cannot see because it is behind a wall or appliance. Think of each travel day as subjecting your house to a magnitude 8.5 earthquake. Everything within your RV shakes and bounces at that level for the entire duration of the journey. Upper storage compartments are particularly susceptible to this type of damage. Put only light objects in overhead bins. To prolong the lifespan of your RV travel on good roads when possible and take rough roads slow and careful. Also drive less, camp more. Sometimes sitting in one place for a couple weeks can help if you find cost of fuel to be an issue. Plan your moves so you can find an area that allows you to stay longer periods then just a few days. Freecampites.net is a good resource. Find it online or in the app store. Go forth and make memories. Be safe, have fun and be good to one another. God Bless. (Edited for spelling)
@rayzewiz8197
@rayzewiz8197 Жыл бұрын
Do you know of any good resources to learn some important basics about RV life?
@michaelwalters7110
@michaelwalters7110 Жыл бұрын
@@rayzewiz8197 There really isn't any one source that I know, but I do know that lots of people have put out videos giving their opinions of the basics. My advice is check as many different sources as possible because the basics are often different for each person depending on their own needs and desires. That's the best advice in that regard I can offer. Do no take any one source as fact or truth. Check them all get the info and figure out what is best for you. There are a lot of videos about "Things we wish we knew before starting RV Life" and videos regarding that topic that can help prep you but again each case is specific to the individuals making the videos. Sorry I can't give you the magic source of knowledge on the lifestyle but I am still looking for that myself after all these years. In general using the search term BOONDOCKING or DISPERSED CAMPING will help you find info as well.
@cowgirl1980
@cowgirl1980 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelwalters7110 I can't wait to get back out there granted this time we'll have an RV because my mom is severely disabled now and so we got to have it for the wheelchair cheaper life. Do you go to any of the RTR or anything like that? It's been quite a few years since we done nomad life. We are a mother daughter team, if ever want reach out I will give you my info
@chasethecat3839
@chasethecat3839 11 ай бұрын
Says site can't be found for the free camping link
@michaelwalters7110
@michaelwalters7110 11 ай бұрын
@@chasethecat3839 Just verified that the link is indeed dead. There was also an app at one point but I am not sure if that is still available. Apologies for the bad link posting.
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn Жыл бұрын
I used to live full-time in an RV and loved every minute of it. I especially liked the rain as I lived the noise of the rain pounding on the RV roof. Yes, if you wanted to go out and explore it’s a bummer, but it didn’t really bother me. I had a 34’ Class A and lived alone, so had plenty of space and enjoy doing nothing but reading, writing, watching movies, learning to play the guitar and just enjoyed sitting and looking outside. I also enjoyed taking naps, but also worked full-time. I understand the RV Life app is a great resource for finding water, dump areas and places to stay. Having a dehumidifier like you have is necessary to avoid the damp and wet interior. It’s amazing how much water can be drawn from the air in a short period of time. Installing water filters and even a UV light filter is a must. It allows you to drink water from almost anywhere. The only thing I didn’t like about full-time living in an RV was when I was parked somewhere for a length if time and had to load up everything to get water, propane and empty my tanks. Doing these things are very easy, it’s just having to leave a campsite to do them sucked, along with going to a laundromat, which I typically only did while driving somewhere, which is when I’d also go grocery shopping. I wish I had solar panels, but they weren’t a thing back when I was living in my RV, so I had a generator. There’s nothing like trying to stealth camp and running a generator! I made it work though. Now generators are pretty quite, not enough to stealth camp, but for all other areas. Well I wish you guys the best. It can be a wonderful life traveling and living full-time in an RV. It’s just far different and you face different problems than you do living in a home. A lot of people adjust to it and love it, but many simply can’t do it and go back to a traditional home. I only gave it up because I loved a gal who didn’t want to live in an RV at all. We enjoyed going out on vacation in it, but she wouldn’t live in it. Now, we are approaching retirement and she’s interested in buying an RV and traveling the US where we live as there is so much to see and do. She still won’t full-time, but she’s willing to go out for one to three months at a time. So our adventure awaits us!
@Pinkk0livess
@Pinkk0livess 10 ай бұрын
Back in the day, what did you do for work to sustain this lifestyle? So interesting
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn 10 ай бұрын
@@Pinkk0livess I worked as a manager for a large corporation. Although I was able to telecommute for many years, when I lived in my RV I actually had to be in the office 5-days a week. I parked the RV at a location and had a car I drove to work everyday. There were a few times when I even parked my RV around the corner from my office on a residential street. That was part of my stealth camping. If they had telecommuting back then, I would have traveled all over the country working from my RV, but WiFi wasn’t really a thing back then, at least not that I’m aware of. Nowadays, unless you’re retired or wealthy, you have to telecommute to live full-time on the road, but I’m sure there are still people out there that live in their RV’s and drive to their office everyday. If I was single, and a little younger, I’d probably live in an RV, or possibly a schoolie and save as much money as possible rather than pay the ridiculous amount of rent that’s required today. Heck, if I was single I’d live in an RV now rather than pay a mortgage. It doesn’t cost much at all to live in an RV if you’re not traveling the country. If you can boondock, it doesn’t cost much at all except a little gas, maybe dump fees, and a small charge if you stay in some boondocking areas. Otherwise most BLM land is free to stay. Take care!
@Pinkk0livess
@Pinkk0livess 10 ай бұрын
@@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn thank you for responding! I’m Air Force, I’ve know a couple people to commute from their RVs. Definitely considering!
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn
@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn 10 ай бұрын
@@Pinkk0livessThank you for your service! Best of luck to you!
@jocelynbaldwin9361
@jocelynbaldwin9361 9 ай бұрын
Thank you both, very good infos!
@adriannurse1502
@adriannurse1502 Жыл бұрын
A couple of good ideas. 1. Hire and RV inspector to look over your RV before you buy it. 2. Make a checklist of stuff to do when getting set to travel/drive. If you want water just remember you can always head south to warmer climate where everything is on and available during the winter. It is 86 degrees and bright sunshine here in Florida today.
@Miz-Newsy
@Miz-Newsy 9 ай бұрын
We relied heavily on Facebook RV groups, especially for the type of RV we have. Very welcoming community.
@erikkibler3466
@erikkibler3466 6 ай бұрын
Great idea thanks 😊
@projectsubaru
@projectsubaru 3 ай бұрын
Which groups!? Open to sharing? :)
@fasteddie51
@fasteddie51 11 ай бұрын
Most RV’s are not designed for winter use. The ones that are have dual pane windows. Good insulation and sealed heated underbelly. Good luck.
@tishb62
@tishb62 5 ай бұрын
Exactly. I’d never have an RV without Dual Pane windows. They really do keep the camper warmer and cooler and No condensation. Another plus with Dual Pane Windows, it’s a lot more quieter too!
@scottr4869
@scottr4869 7 ай бұрын
Parking.... learn to love it, make it the challenge of the day. I It's all new and exciting at 1st, but there's Alot of down time. Little things become Big things. The Journey I tell Ya, The Journey is usually the best part. Take those back roads, lose Your watch and calander, get lost in the Adveture. I missed so much the first 2 years, by racing to get somewhere and missing all the in- betweens. Ater 7 yrs of Vanlife it was nice to hear complaints about the things I have forgotten about.😂 Best Advice.... Slow Your Roll!!! And Enjoy the Ride. Happy Travels
@julianleemcfarland
@julianleemcfarland 5 ай бұрын
Thanks man
@janetschram3552
@janetschram3552 Жыл бұрын
We have been camping for many may years and have Never drink the RV water. We carry bottled water to drink . We use the RV water for doing dishes and cooking. You'll learn as you go on all things.
@mlisaj1111
@mlisaj1111 14 күн бұрын
I don’t RV, but have seen that tip in other RV videos, and seems like a good idea. Many of the bus conversions have a Burkey for drinking water.
@theartistjodievans
@theartistjodievans Жыл бұрын
I watched a video by Josh The RV Nerd and he said to video the walk through so you can watch it later because you will forget things in all of the excitement. I’ve owned two RVs and you definitely forget things until you do it over and over and it becomes natural. I loved the lifestyle and how you have complete control over your own life. It’s awesome! Great video!!
@Erin-Thor
@Erin-Thor 5 ай бұрын
Josh is awesome! His insights are very on point.
@mikewatkins978
@mikewatkins978 Жыл бұрын
Water,,,,, in your other two vid's that I watched I commented on mistakes i saw but I don't know if yougot the message, Very simple, once the fresh water tank is compromised it has to be sanitized to be used for even dish washing. Compromise can take place with simple mistakes and the one I SAW in one of your vids was you using the same hose to fill your fresh water tank AFTER using the same hose for flushing your black tank and drain hose, brings bad JuJu . Separate hose for fresh water and a filter when filling. But first you're going to have to sanitize your fresh water system including your water heater tank. When RVing north of California don't bother with solar, get the generator, for the small amount of fuel they consume you v=can charge your batteries. Plus you'll slowly develop different living habits, water conservation, quicker showers, preclean dishes before washing by using paper towels to wipe them clean of food & grease into the garbage, keep as much of that out of the gray tank as you can, yeah it's crazy if you're a home dweller learning to live in an RV. Above all don't be shy to ask questions of experienced RV''ers and this is the place to gain that knowledge, ask if they are trying to reach out to you. There are 12volt chargers for laptops and cell phones, You will want to upgrade to lithium house batteries, it's not simple and you can make expensive mistakes to ask before you commit to it. I've got a 300Ah (amp hour) lithium in my class C, it will take a new 110v converter and an in line DC to DC converter from you engine alternator to your house battery, the DC to DC converter acts like a diode and a charge controller so your lithium battery won't kill your engine alternator. Then a 3000 watt inverter to power your 110 outlets in your house. I converted all my inside lights to LED bulbs, that's actually a big one but the easiest, bulbs from Amazon, get the soft white ones, easier on the eyes. If you have questions ASK!!!!!
@bigbandguru
@bigbandguru 11 ай бұрын
Bleach cleans tanks~. Use a blue hose filter when filling tank. Use a vent fan (put a cover on it so it can be opened while raining). Rain is a thing. Get rain suit and use awnings carefully. Parking is always a problem because you have to move. Join a fraternal organization that has RV parking around the country. Harvest Hosts. Lots out there.
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol 9 ай бұрын
3:33 yeah when i was just camping i learned the hard way moisture and water ruins everything. It immediately ruins your dryness and insulation abilities, can destroy electronics, and long term causes mold and decays products. Water damage is a big one guys. Good travels :)
@timgillman
@timgillman Жыл бұрын
You can add bleach to your 2/3 tank of water before driving for a few hours. Then run it out of all the faucets and shower line for a while. Then open the tank valve on the bottom and empty it completely. You might want to fill and flush the water system again without th bleach. That will kill the things that grow in the water system. I still would buy drinking water. Emptying the black and gray tanks isn't too bad, but sometimes its hard to find a place to dump unless you are paying for a campground or pay a dump fee.
@samfisk3282
@samfisk3282 Жыл бұрын
Use no-scoot..it keeps things in place. Always...always double check connections of all kinds. Insurance...very important...check those tires...you can't check things too much. Have fun. We were on the road 10 years
@scenicdriveways6708
@scenicdriveways6708 9 ай бұрын
My wife and I were full time RVers for just over 2 1/2 years. We had a Travel Berkey, and we used that to filter all our cooking and drinking water. We had a full size dehumidifier in our RV, and we also used moisture eliminating buckets we purchased at the Dollar store. Our first month as Full Time RVers we got stuck in a Blizzard and 2 snow storms. Most campgrounds will allow you to come in and dump your tanks and fill your water, usually for a small price. If you're going to buy an RV ( New or used) , have it inspected by a professional RV inspector before buying it. There are a lot of junk RV's out there!
@johndavid3132
@johndavid3132 10 ай бұрын
Years ago I read an article that said owning a home is like owning a part time job. After owning a used Class A motorhome which I live in full time I have come to the conclusion it is no different. There are always things that break. With that said I have been living in it full time for over 6 months now. The adjustment to what you thought you would need to what you really need is a major difference. Even small things like the amount of clothing to plates and silverware to towels and toiletries. Personally I use less that 25% of what I have in the RV. Now we are just starting to go through the first winter season so I'm sure that percentage will increase slightly but after the seasons are over I will evaluate and get rid of the excess because after all that is what RVing is supposed to be all about. Living with less and enjoying more and not being burdened with materialist stuff. I hope this helps someone.
@ryanstewart1975
@ryanstewart1975 8 ай бұрын
I feel like all these people that complain really didnt go into this like going into the wild type of minimalist mindset. All the things the newbies complain about are llegit concerns but totally avoidable/tolerable and fixable. Like any other "we hate our 1 week RV life" videos with enough views they will be hooked up with the gadgets they "need" by promoters to survive the trecherous lifestyle🙄
@patriciamoore3318
@patriciamoore3318 3 ай бұрын
Yess I totally agree. It’s the same as when I airplane travel. Find out I don’t need so much stuff. Live better.
@theyaf1374
@theyaf1374 9 ай бұрын
For the moisture get a dehumidifier
@shelleywalker6225
@shelleywalker6225 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Yes, you have so many advantages with your RV. First of all, you can take Bear with you as you travel. I'm with you on the full bathroom and kitchen. I don't understand not using the bathroom either. Having a fulltime bed (no Murphy or folding bed) is nice. A big safety factor (compared to a TT) is being able to get in the driver's seat and drive away if you ever feel unsafe. Thanks for sharing your journey, safe travels.
@LloydandMandy
@LloydandMandy Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, you're so right!
@Querencia7779
@Querencia7779 10 ай бұрын
He is immensely gracious and courteous. Don’t interrupt him. The best thing that you can do within RV life is be courteous (in the extreme,) with one another. Courtesy breeds patience. Patience and courtesy grows emotional assets.
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol
@Ineeadifferentusernamelol 9 ай бұрын
6:45 im thinking of an izuzu truck actually. Its a 16 foot box. Chill somewhere, or near my workplace perhaps, with the panels on the roof. Keeps them safer from theft and stuff this way. I would like to be able to open my back door and see a nice view. Thats my dream anyway. Im almost 22 years old. Edit I know the water situation and also homeless situation too i actually grew up in that until about a year ago. but im kind of over this living in my apartment stuff too. I got all this and it hasn't made me any happier. Just taught me everything i needed to do to have a home, really. I want to live in a van/rv or something while i can get some goals done. Education and better careers. I can always get another apartment later whenever i get to getting more money:)
@CarlyhallDanFan
@CarlyhallDanFan 10 күн бұрын
Keep us posted!!!
@TheJibemeister
@TheJibemeister 11 ай бұрын
Don't skimp on preventative maintenance. Major repairs are VERY expensive, worse if it is out of the blue. Not many places even want to work on RV's and many are so busy you might be lucky to even get an appointment for a month or more. Towing is usually very expensive. Plus, if RV is immobile, how do you live with that? Have back up plans.
@tammyslater5908
@tammyslater5908 Жыл бұрын
Hi guys .. thx for the tips .. good job. Small suggestion pick up some form of a screen tent .. that will expand your living space. Plus gives you and bear some shelter from the rain and the wonderful Canadian bugs lol. There are some that can work with an RV’s door. Some even have curtains to give privacy 😁
@Juancholoco710
@Juancholoco710 Жыл бұрын
I have a Berkeley filter and I love it. If you had to, you could drink lake water. Filters last years. And water taste much better.
@briancummings9122
@briancummings9122 Жыл бұрын
You can also get the same thing cheaper in and Marine store They work GREAT: South in winter north in October ALWAYS ALWAYS DID I SAY ALWAYS GET A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION EVEN ON A NEW RV And a good engine mechinic
@billhillegass946
@billhillegass946 Жыл бұрын
You guys are doing fine, we have been RVIng for a year now, so you can imagine how many times I’ve emptied our tanks but you always have to be careful , just last week I pulled the handle on the black tank and low and behold I missed a notch on my connection when I connected, oh well I had a mess quickly , so now I will always pull the grey handle first for a test , I’d much rather have dirty dish water than YOU KNOW WHAT . Good luck on your travels .
@carlahaynes6863
@carlahaynes6863 Ай бұрын
You are so brave! Love that you’re in it together. All the best! 😊
@naturalexplorer
@naturalexplorer Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your travels. Sounds like water is the main RV issue - but you understand these now and seemed to have worked it out. The freedom to whose where you go at whim a huge bonus for explorers like you guys.
@rwendell0912
@rwendell0912 Жыл бұрын
Love my Class C RV.
@heathersullivan8494
@heathersullivan8494 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff to know. My boyfriend and I are going to invest in an RV in a few years. I’m happy to learn from the two of you. We will be beginners as well. Happy traveling. 😊
@Darkone666.
@Darkone666. 9 ай бұрын
I hope it works out rv life is amazing
@maix139
@maix139 5 ай бұрын
I chuckled a bit at the tap water drinking because I only drank it as a kid but never liked the smell or taste of it. So even in a regular house, I never drink it except for bottled of filtered water. Me and my husband is thinking about buying an rv that we can live in and save money for our dream home one day...we are planning to park it at a rv lot. Its good to learn about how life is in a rv.
@Teddy_Graham
@Teddy_Graham Жыл бұрын
Use any Truck Stop or Rest Area. Always water next to Diesel Station. Not the car pumps. The truck pumps or the RV stations.
@philisledbetter4412
@philisledbetter4412 Жыл бұрын
New to RVing should know too pick an RV that you can do access the three big things BATH, BED, REFRIGERATOR. When you pack and unpack it makes life soooooo much easier including tank/AC panel! Also in a storm, you can put in the slides and still walk through the rig. Even small RV’s. this is will be second travel trailer because I want to be able to access these three things with slides in!
@kamirose7816
@kamirose7816 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I lived in an RV for 18 months before and during Covid. We loved living in it at first but being stuck in it full time during a lockdown was tough. We bought a 2400 sq. Ft. house in September 2020 and promptly sold the RV!
@amateur_football9751
@amateur_football9751 7 ай бұрын
My parents had an RV when we were kids, while I cherish the memories, I would not live in one today, Parks are almost always full, people are more nasty, also living in one is not cheap as people seem to think, the constant upkeep becomes old...etc
@kkerr1953
@kkerr1953 10 ай бұрын
You’ll find out one of the best things you can do is make a checklist. Actually I use several. I have one for setting up, one for breaking down, and when I was a newbie I used one for my systems and how to operate them. I believe you can even find places online where you can order generic RV checklist that are write on-wipe off capable. I just put mine inside sheet protectors. Now I never forget chocks or to lower antennas, or to hook up sway bars or to disconnect power/water hoses, because I always use the checklist! The beauty of making your own is that you can put on there what you specifically need to do for your rig inside and out, to either set up or take down and secure. Also when it gets warmer and you have better access to water you might want to sanitize your water tank. They do make products for this and you can probably find KZfaq videos on it. You still might not want to drink the water out of it but it just gives you more peace of mind if you’re using it for cooking or even just washing dishes (or yourself) and definitely use a filter even if you don’t drink it. You just can’t be too careful with water! Good luck!
@eternalbookwyrm9481
@eternalbookwyrm9481 Жыл бұрын
You can park easily at any travel center like Love's, some Maveriks or Flying J's.
@gallica3
@gallica3 3 ай бұрын
they are in canada
@jenniferherrington
@jenniferherrington Жыл бұрын
Get a Brita water pitcher. It works great and the water tastes phenomenal! Also, come on down south where it is warm and cheaper to live. I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast but I recommend going to Florida or Alabama where the water is prettier and blue!
@tactrix1h
@tactrix1h Жыл бұрын
For water not only for an RV but also for anywhere else too, I highly recommend an RO filter. It's better to have filtered water from every source through it than having to deal with issues. 2 other things I would highly recommend to look into. #1 a recirculating shower. RV's don't have them, but you can make one in an RV yourself, there are tons of tutorials on youtube about them, they are a godsend if you want to actually be able to take a real shower instead of a navy shower. #2 solar panels, this one is super important, you DON'T want standard solar panels, because the standard solar panel has a 17% absorption rate, and when you have very limited space like an RV 17% of nearly nothing does nothing for you. What you want instead of called photovoltaic glass, now this type of glass can replace regular glass because it's completely transparent, which means you can replace every window in your RV with this glass and in addition to not taking up space, you'll have instant solar paneling. The other thing is because its transparent it takes up to 80% of the energy, which makes it BY FAR the best solar absorption material in the world. And you can even have it layered around your RV like on top and as the blinds for your windows to double the absorption rates. All in all, this is the best way to get power while in an RV short of a generator or plugging in.
@carolmaplesden916
@carolmaplesden916 Жыл бұрын
do you have a recommendation for a RO for my RV
@josephharrell5724
@josephharrell5724 Жыл бұрын
RO filters are great and I use one at home but if you boondock ROs waste 4 gallons for every 1 gallon made so this might be a problem. They also take more space than you might want to dedicate to it. Also if you want to drink RV water you must follow the fresh tank sanitation procedure on schedule. I use a 2 stage 5 micron filter on my RV. But the water must be biologically safe. Only a distiller will clean non-potable water or possibly an RO with UV stage which uses even more power@@carolmaplesden916
@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14
@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14 Жыл бұрын
IF you are buying a USED RV, having a knowledgeable person with you isn't going to help you with the more serious things that can hide from the regular - experienced user of RVs. It's ALWAYS best to take that used van to an "Certified" RV inspector. It's well worth it to avoid HUGE problems that went unnoticed.
@timgillman
@timgillman Жыл бұрын
And you can use the report to negotiate on the price (if you still want it).
@maketaco6683
@maketaco6683 5 ай бұрын
(1) RV water unusable, use bottled water only (2) moisture (3) rain makes RV feel small, feel trapped (4) difficult to find parking space overnight (5) difficult to find water for RV water tanks (6) emptying gray/black tanks , use TST Max to clean water (7) learn RV stuff , find experienced RV people.
@raybrensike42
@raybrensike42 8 ай бұрын
Any kind of open flame propane is wet heat, and it lets a lot of moisture into the air. However, a diesel heater, or any heater that vents its fumes to the outside should have a drying tendency.
@letsgetgoingnow
@letsgetgoingnow 8 ай бұрын
I hope you guys have lots of fun doing this. You have good courage and good attitudes!
@HiRye
@HiRye Жыл бұрын
Awning and screen room is underrated. You think its dumb until its not. It wont be used often, but youll be happy to have the set up
@JAB227
@JAB227 Жыл бұрын
When i drove around florida, we parked anywhere. We've only had 1 knock on the door because we broke down in a plaza and had the cops called at 3am but besides that in 3 weeks never had a problem sleeping somewhere
@yardboy3955
@yardboy3955 2 ай бұрын
After two years of RV-ing I sold my rig and got out of it, just so much work, preparation, maintenance. I was much happier going back to driving my car or truck and staying in motels.
@SpiritDonkey
@SpiritDonkey Ай бұрын
How do you go about finding motels to stay in?
@yardboy3955
@yardboy3955 Ай бұрын
@@SpiritDonkey yelp
@bgtsy
@bgtsy Жыл бұрын
Cool! Thx for sharing! If someone ribs ya about these things they must need to feel better about themselves! Many of us need every helpful morsel we can get so greatly appreciated
@henrymorgan3982
@henrymorgan3982 8 ай бұрын
When cooking in an rv venting with fans is most important for moisture, but the main thing to me is to get the frying oil out of your unit. We also give of moisture, but that one only has one solution which is to go outside! LOL!!
@annlepine3039
@annlepine3039 6 күн бұрын
For moisture control make dry rice sacks put them where moisture is a problem. Worked on our boat . Can mix with dried lavender as well .
@cybernode33
@cybernode33 2 ай бұрын
I made the switch from Qstoves to Asmoke about 2 months ago, and I couldn't be happier. The precision temperature control really enhances the overall cooking experience. I love how I can easily adjust and maintain my desired temperature. The feature of the dual sensors and the new PID algorithm is truly mind-blowing, ensuring temperature control within 5°F. And the wood pellets - wow! They add such a beautiful smoky flavor to the food and I love trying out different wood pellet flavors. It's compact, lightweight and battery-powered, making it perfect for my full-time RV life. I can take it anywhere, from tailgating to picnics. Asmoke has truly changed the way I grill, making it more enjoyable and hassle-free. #Asmoke
@williamrusk1675
@williamrusk1675 8 ай бұрын
In southern Arizona you can dump your tanks and get water at RV supply stores and you can park at Walmart and I've seen many people in Home Depot parking lots for multiple nights
@cadendance976
@cadendance976 6 ай бұрын
Invest in either a collapsable gazebo or a large tend if possible. When i boondock especially, i set up a large 20ft bell tent next to my truck trailer and set up a lounge area in there for general relaxation. It also gives guests another place to stay and further the camping vibe.
@jameskeen8063
@jameskeen8063 Ай бұрын
Some of us live full time with our work , been at it 12 years now, 40' 5th wheel . You adapt , make your own repairs .
@henryhill3778
@henryhill3778 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful Girl, Imagine the children that they could be blessed with. But he's probably not into children. I have a beautiful wife with 5 kids with 8 grandchildren SO FAR!! They all have families and live within 5 miles, we keep saying "why did we stop?" All the Christmas's, Easter's and Thanksgiving's what a hoot ! As we get older, they come and help us on everything.. What a Family!
@FACULTATIVECARNIVORES
@FACULTATIVECARNIVORES 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hubz n I are planning to join the community in the next 3 years, after he retires from commercial driving. After a decade of OTR experience we are looking forward to traveling for pleasure. America truly is beautiful outdoors, we are happy that we decided not to spend our lives in our hometown. #GOMADSRVLIFE ❤
@maryemmarco5330
@maryemmarco5330 8 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much this is sooo helpful! You guys are awesome I appreciate the vulnerability and support to those of us thinking of RVing full time! 😊
@innergirlart
@innergirlart Жыл бұрын
You can sanitize your water tank. We run bleach water in the tank, drain, fill with fresh water and drain again. Make sure you are using water hoses for rving too.
@heatheranderson8203
@heatheranderson8203 Жыл бұрын
Damrid hanging bags or that set out is good for controlling moisture too it’s really reasonable price too
@frankmuller5854
@frankmuller5854 11 ай бұрын
With a small camper you should avoid cold and wet climate cause you do need more of the outside as part of your living space.
@GIUL7301
@GIUL7301 6 ай бұрын
Wife and I lived in our 33' A class 7 years while we devloped our 5 acres with 1,700 sq ft home. Virgen land. No bank involved, built with yearly out of pocket money. Will never do that again. But we're dept free. Advice= before going full time try it for a couple months first.
@monicalifornia_
@monicalifornia_ Жыл бұрын
Adorable couple. Best of luck to you both on your adventure. 💯
@Miz-Newsy
@Miz-Newsy 9 ай бұрын
I recommend a Birkee water filter. You can keep it on the counter. It has 6-7 filtrations.
@markthompson7288
@markthompson7288 Жыл бұрын
I always use a filter when I fill my water even though I don't drink it. I would also check your roof to make sure everything is sealed up.
@LloydandMandy
@LloydandMandy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice!
@BryanKale777
@BryanKale777 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching you guys for quite a while and I just bought a motorhome I am learning as fast as I can I haven't done this in 20 years
@dr.richard.w.meyers24
@dr.richard.w.meyers24 8 ай бұрын
We have never had a problem with the water. I’ve never dumped the water out of my tanks but we drink the water out the tanks. It’s been in air since 2016 although just replenished.
@AnglsCrtvEndvrs
@AnglsCrtvEndvrs 9 ай бұрын
You're supposed to boil the water. Keep a jug in the fridge.
@spadecpc
@spadecpc 2 ай бұрын
My wife and I have been spending the last year in a stationary RV and learning a lot. Some of what you suggest here would have been helpful and we found other KZfaq vids to teach us about spending the winter in an RV. Still, it was a hell of a learning curve and one I'm not likely to repeat anytime soon. Not for everyone but if you have the drive and ambition, don't let me stop you. Seen the warmer weather has returned, it has become a lot more tolerable. Did I mention we had our 2 pitties with us ?
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын
You Kiddos are so good-natured, game, honest, and willing to admit when you are less than right-on, 100% of the time. Guys, you are living and LEARNING. Well done! 👍 👍 No one would make fun of you nice people. And, if they do, they're full of bollocks.
@LloydandMandy
@LloydandMandy Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!’
@SuiGenerisAbbie
@SuiGenerisAbbie Жыл бұрын
@@LloydandMandy You kids are great! You do what we would not have the courage to.
@Cliff117
@Cliff117 7 ай бұрын
After thoroughly cleaning what you can clean in your water system; add a charcoal or reverse osmosis water filter system to your RV. You can get away with bringing a ZeroWater filter for your fridge for drinking the water nice and cold. Personally I would add Colloidal Silver to each tank of water. You have to be careful, sometimes bottled water comes from city water water supplies which might have chlorine or may contain added fluoride.
@bumponlog
@bumponlog 4 ай бұрын
You're worrying about chlorine and fluoride while you're putting silver in your drinking water 😂 People are something.
@RealBrianBryant
@RealBrianBryant Ай бұрын
Put a small wood stove in for the winter. That will take care of the moisture and keep you toasty.
@Thekennel177
@Thekennel177 12 күн бұрын
An RV depreciates fast. A regular home usually appreciates in value.
@janetackland493
@janetackland493 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my friends who lived on their boats on Pittwater.
@jdillon121
@jdillon121 Жыл бұрын
Keep going guys, spring and summer is coming.
@thehattersmadness1957
@thehattersmadness1957 11 ай бұрын
I love love my Berkey water filter. We use it at home for our well water and in the RV.❤😊
@MissX905
@MissX905 11 ай бұрын
There have been bad reviews of those too now tho
@Califamilymanprepper
@Califamilymanprepper 11 ай бұрын
​@@MissX905tru, so mad I bought a 500$ freaking one. When the aluminum level increases after running thru the filters
@susantosi695
@susantosi695 8 ай бұрын
I run my drinking water threw a life straw water filter and boil water to wash dishes…everything takes time when your camping.
@gerilynn888
@gerilynn888 Жыл бұрын
So amazing!!! You're both doing great!! Bear looks so happy ❤
@Tonympiotrowski
@Tonympiotrowski Жыл бұрын
you didn't know ypur outlets wouldn't work unless you had a generator/solar or plug in power? just curious where you thought power would come from without those things? that's extremely noobish, you are obviously fast learners and you guys seem to be making it work so far, I always wanted to give living in an rv a try, my wife would never go for that, my wife passed in Nov 2022, since it's just me now, I been toying with the idea again, that's what brought me to your channel, thanks for taking the time to share with us.
@rainyseason1975
@rainyseason1975 8 ай бұрын
My fear with RVing, is one car accident and you've lost everything.
@jeffrobodine8579
@jeffrobodine8579 5 ай бұрын
Just like a house fire.
@omarcerrah
@omarcerrah 5 ай бұрын
Or an earthquake 😢
@MagicalPandaObserver
@MagicalPandaObserver 2 ай бұрын
Just don't go over 60mph, just slow down to lower the chance of accident
@F-N-C
@F-N-C Жыл бұрын
I live in Eugene Oregon and I feel your rain pain. lol
@embraceyourescape
@embraceyourescape 6 ай бұрын
Of course we totally agree with your points. We have been living on the road in our trailers and now motorhome for a few years now. In regards to moisture control we have our maxxfan almost always running on the lowest speed with the vent open just a slightly ... just a crack. Yes, in the winter we sacrifice on some energy of course, but the used and damp air moves and gets mostly exchanged. That's our solution anyway. With water supply we always have our collaps-able jug to almost always top it up even a little bit using locations that a hose cannot be connected to. That stretches the tank supply more to when one actually has a hose connection to fill it completely. Toilet... we switched all our rigs right away to either composting or separating toilet. Meaning we don't need to sweat about a dumping station and precious water is being used for more important things than flushing. They don't smell and to be honest even if we ever bought a house again, I would rip out the flush toilet and put a separating toilet in. We wish you all the best from our little YT channel to yours!
@larry6682
@larry6682 Жыл бұрын
You’re fast learners and it sounds like you’ve already figured out most of the common issues. Next up will be making improvements like solar, ventilation fan, inverter, etc.
@steveth1000
@steveth1000 Жыл бұрын
We had a motorhome in Australia for 2 years. We loved it. We had everything we needed including an inverter, solar panels on the roof and a desiel run webasto heater. We rarely used our oven as we had a portable bbq so we cooked outside a lot. We also had a filter water tap, and a must have generator. We looked for water taps everywhere we went and public dump stations.
@duncanmac2195
@duncanmac2195 22 күн бұрын
When you have an RV you cant use it as a reg vehicle. Only spot to spot where you park long term. You need an ebike or scooter to go with it. Its a house on wheels that moves but the more you drive the more wear and tear and way too much gas.
@thedingoman
@thedingoman 2 ай бұрын
you guys are very wholesome
@smallmovezmusic
@smallmovezmusic Жыл бұрын
Get something similar to a Jackery so you do not drain your main battery charging your devices.
@jeanlujan6129
@jeanlujan6129 9 ай бұрын
I always wondered why I seen people with Berkey water filters in their RVs. Now I can understand why.
@JohnCarter-qv1ie
@JohnCarter-qv1ie 2 ай бұрын
The most important thing to factor is escalating fuel costs.
@jedics1
@jedics1 Ай бұрын
The reason I self built is that motorhomes are made with profit in mind with everything else second and often a distant second...Also they are meant for a weekend away not full time living, for example how many motorhomes have you seen with 2000w of solar? Modern lifestyles usually need way more energy than they provide....The list goes on.
@JrayMexicutioner200
@JrayMexicutioner200 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! We’re getting close to joining y’all🤙🏼
@karlforjesus
@karlforjesus Жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea if everyone would update about there travel when it comes to rv needs
@nikkicoleman6709
@nikkicoleman6709 3 ай бұрын
So helpful! Thank you for this! I’m planning to sell my house and buy and RV in the next two years so I’m trying to just absorb all the information I can in the meantime!
@tavytube1
@tavytube1 Жыл бұрын
Truck stops usualy have water at the semi truck fuel pumps side.
@rogerdodgeraviation
@rogerdodgeraviation 10 ай бұрын
That's a hell of a shot at 0:12 . . . rising view while also moving forward. Well done!
@christopherballenger-brook4027
@christopherballenger-brook4027 5 ай бұрын
Thank you guys for being real.... being genuine and honest. Lol, i love you both thank you for the i formation and the helpful hints!!!
@stefanibarrett5982
@stefanibarrett5982 24 күн бұрын
I didn’t know that about rv water 😅 so you’re not the only ones! We never had an RV in my family growing up so I know nothing about them.
@carolyn9547
@carolyn9547 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Great points you made. What's your plans for the winter?
@ronarempel9081
@ronarempel9081 10 ай бұрын
Water is available at all Provincial Parks at the dump station, you can fill up your tank upon arrival.
@miguelortiz7968
@miguelortiz7968 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for the info.
@walkinlight3380
@walkinlight3380 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for all this helpful information!
@locangelo
@locangelo 8 ай бұрын
Weekend rentals beforehand wouldn't hurt for the learning process
@paulne1514
@paulne1514 5 ай бұрын
Make sure the rental has low mileage. The one we rented had 120,000 miles on it. The office didn’t even know how high it was or how heavy! And they had 12 identical class C’s on the lot. The brakes and steering were terrible!
@raymondobrien367
@raymondobrien367 5 ай бұрын
RVer’s for over 35 years. We like to fill our tank at home with well water. To prep for a trip,or once a year, Add one cup of Clorox bleach for every 50 gallons of water. Run Chlorinated water through all water lines. After a few hours, Drain out and fill with fresh clean Clorox free water. That is good for the whole year. We have been doing it this way for 35 years with no problems .
@ronzombie6541
@ronzombie6541 8 ай бұрын
Hey kids, clearly filtered water filters are rated good. Seek out spring water where you can find it from the source.
@AllensAutomotiveReparations
@AllensAutomotiveReparations 6 ай бұрын
Well my only advice is if you are going to embark on an adventure and have no experience or knowledge do it as cheaply as you can and you will eventually gain both and be better suited to choosing what you need going forward.
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