Favorite RV Accessories for our Travato G / GL Camper Van

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Күн бұрын

We go over a whole bunch of stuff we regularly use in our 2020.5 Travato GL van conversion - from our bike rack, Flat-Jack air leveling system, Coleman Fold n Go grille, wine cork opener, Luci lights, outdoor shower curtain, water & electrical, sand free mat and so much more.
Some of this stuff is also applicable to any RV - and we use them also in our bus and boat.
Follow along with links to all of this stuff (and any updates to our setup) at:
www.technomadia.com/travato-gear
For all the gear we use on our boat and bus too:
www.technomadia.com/gear
Opening song:
'Straight Up' by Shakiban - shakiban.bandcamp.com/album/za
Camera Gear Used:
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Mavic 2 Pro Drone: amzn.to/2DAn9nY
Shure MV88 Microphone: amzn.to/2Qys3I6
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We're Cherie & Chris and we've been full time technomads since 2006. We are owned by Kiki (meow).
We have a fleet of nomadic vessels that we split our time between - a 1961 GM 4106 vintage bus, a 1999 Bayliner 4788 motor yacht and a 2016 Travato 59G van conversion. You'll find RV, van and boat life content here, as we feel inspired to share - sometimes topical, sometimes travelogues, sometimes just hanging out.
We love sharing a slice of our life with others, and also blog at www.technomadia.com, Facebook and Instagram. We use the name 'Technomadia' in all those places. Come join the adventure however you choose!
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@raylander6329 16 күн бұрын

This is an exceptional video; love everything you showed us; Love that Blue color of your Travato! Thank you for all the info and the links to the items ❤

@vanlifeonthego6684 10 ай бұрын

I'm always interested in what others buy, also somewhat humored on how much stuff people buy even before they own one. We bought our 22kl in Sept of 21 so 2 years is coming up. We have 23K miles and really have gone minimal, except for small solar security lights we've placed around the van. We have a friend that was ordering one, while he waited, he compiled an exhaustive excel spreadsheet with all kinds of stuff. He had pricing, where to buy and spent countless time doing it. The total for everything he listed was well over $3k. Then finally they took delivery and quickly realized it wasn't for him. Some items are essential, but we'd advise to wait and see what you really want and need. Others will have their own reasons for certain items that you may end up not caring about.

@KatyInNH 2 жыл бұрын

So many great bits of gear! I have never seen many of these mentioned before. I really like the levelers. I have looked at that grill several times and will be purchasing based on your suggestion. Thanks so much for doing this video!

@keyplayer5 2 жыл бұрын

So many good ideas. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@ericcross733 Жыл бұрын

Great video and advice. I enjoy learning from your experiences in the Travato. Well done.

@sykesc2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder about the Flat Jacks! I remember your earlier video about them and thinking, "Those look neat." It is good to hear that you still like them. I just ordered a set to give my "level obsessed" husband for Christmas. Thanks for another great video full of tips and ideas. My Strongback chair is very comfortable to sit in, but a royal pain to unfold and refold. It also takes up more room than I would like. I am considering a Kuma chair based on recommendations from several KZfaqrs. Safe travels!

@redcreekfarm4305 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with everyone else on the jacks-so cool!!

@paulfennell01 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas guys thanks for taking your time to publish this, very helpful!

@stephaniereed8869 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great tips!

@ToniAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Bought those Flat-Jack leveling pillows and the Portable Tire Inflator based on your suggestion! Used the Flat-Jacks quite a bit this year.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We are surprised how often we use them.. we never hesitate to pull them out because they're so easy.

@Love2basket 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Lots of great ideas!

@spellmadam2947 2 жыл бұрын

These are great ideas. Thanks

@LastNameTom 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@lorrainejohnstone2977 Жыл бұрын

As a motorhome owner we are now looking at a motor cruiser too. Excellent info

@lmcburney 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks for sharing.

@seymourrivers6169 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for many tips and I learned of the measure/level app on my iPhone form you, cool!

@TrishBenedict Жыл бұрын

OK this video is from a year ago and you probably have new chairs, but we just got a set of Cliq chairs AND Cliq lounges. I got the basic chairs for the quick set up. They go up in a few seconds and are good for maybe pulling over to the side of the road and having a quick bite to eat. The lounges take a little bit more time to set up, not much, but they are great for leaning back and relaxing in the campsite. The nice thing is that the lounges come with a lovely bag that is big enough that you could put 2 chairs in. So two lounges in one bag and two chairs in another and then they’re not rattling around in the garage. They’re heavier than the Tinker Toy/shock-corded tent pole backpacking chairs, but they strike a nice middle chord - and are certainly for our purposes (we have a Travato G) the best of both worlds. And they fit both of us. I’m 5‘3“ and my husband is 6‘2“ and we both find them comfortable - he finds the lounge more comfortable and I find the smaller one more comfortable. Compact and easy to assemble. Another thing I got, but only one, was the GCI Pico chair. They are popular with a lot of campers, but they’re not really lounge chairs - and they’re open in the back with no lumbar support. A classic directors chair style. They’re more for sitting at a dinner table or sitting and playing cards or something. I decided it was a good chair, but a bad purchase for us - but they certainly are compact and go up and down quickly!

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the recommendations!

@daleschneider7090 2 жыл бұрын

We saw you in Benson at escapees park, didn't want intrude .We would've liked to say thanks for the help you have on one of your online chats ....so THANKS😉

@lovingatlanta 2 жыл бұрын

👍Fantastic. Thank you. 💝

@davidl9372 2 жыл бұрын

I like my Strong back chairs, but they haven’t traveled much. Thanks for showing what you use

@lucillewest2893 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your suggestions. Waiting on our KL but looking for ideas to gear up when it arrives. I am envious of the GL garage !! Tradeoffs for a more open floor plan in the KL Every nook and cranny will be filled - Thanks

@4018magenta 2 жыл бұрын

Adorable I learn a lot gracias

@Dave-gf3kd 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful! thanks!

@christinavallem5669 2 жыл бұрын

Great gear. Our Class-C has good storage, but we have to watch our weight CCC.

@4018magenta 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are adorable thks

@timf6916 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@bassmonk2920 2 жыл бұрын

The best.....

@orcuttnyc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We just sold our LTV Serenity and are looking for a 2020.5-2021 Travato GL .

@davidmcconnell8690 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. :-)))). :-))))

@BoomVang 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest a small kayak be mounted somehow. Maybe the Oru Inlet, which folds into a small nearly weightless rectangular box that might be attached to your upper ladder. That or an inflatable might also fit in a tiny footprint on the roof. I can squash a 4 piece paddle and life vest into my Oru pack, and the water world is mine!

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We do love being on the water... but there's just not room in the van without lots of compromises. We do have an inflatable we keep on the bus, it's much larger than we could squeeze in the van. Given we live on the water most of the year in our boat and not waterfront often when in the van, we're willing to go without when in our van travels and/or renting when the opportunity is there.

@BoomVang 2 жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia I see, but others may be interested in how easy an outside mounting of an origami fold kayak can be at only 10 inches thick by 18 by 42. I prefer inflatables, but Oru compactness is game changing.

@ToniAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Cherie! I love your dress! How flattering and such a great color on you! Could you please tell me about the Tire-Jack holder in the bathroom?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

It's just a strap with a snap.

@ToniAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oops… should have watched all the way thru! Thanks for explaining the strap in the bathroom for the leveling pillows. Great video and so very helpful! Your audio sounds great, btw!

@camposvazquez 9 ай бұрын

@@Technomadiahello guys... you mentioned about a future video regarding the mods done to your van... I didn't see any video in your library.. or any of the libraries in your other channels.. Also. Millicom vs TravlFi.... have you done a comparison video??

@jmags722 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you both for all the marvelous ideas. We have a 2021 Travato GL and lovin' it, but the bed is much too hard. Was thrilled to hear about the mattress topper you purchased. Did you have to alter or cut it to fit the odd-shaped corner?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. We trimmed ours.

@barbarabrann6217 8 ай бұрын

What did you use to trim it? Electric knife?@@Technomadia

@JonTanOsb 9 күн бұрын

I love the collapsible broom. Can you remove the broom end and replace it, once it's worn? Jon in rural BC, Canada

@Technomadia 9 күн бұрын

I don't think they sell just the broom end for replacement. It's pretty cheap.

@johnnylightning1491 2 жыл бұрын

I guess this is sort of on point for the video but I noticed that you have an oxygenetics (sp?) shower head. How do you like it. I don't have one in my new to me RV and am thinking about one. Keep the good stuff coming.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We've put Oxygenetics in all of our RVs and boat.. we love them. Our Travato came with it standard (thus not an accessory in this video ;) ).

@johnhouli3450 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks great information do you ever use the front be Bch seats that convert to a bed.

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

No.. we don't ever have overnight guests :)

@dancrocker5114 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, just watched you accessories video and mods video, looking to hear more about the lighted license plate holder mounted on your ladder. It’s briefly mentioned that there will be more on it in your mods vid but didn’t see a thing. I need one of those as we take our e-bikes more often than not! Not seeing anything on Amazon. Help! Thanks, Dan PS, just received our Flat Jacks today! 6:30

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Not really much else to share. Just a standard frame we found on Amazon a while back.

@andrewfreeman88 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the video! Great tips in here. Do you know where I can find the Licence plate relocator?

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

We got it on Amazon, I'm sure.

@andrewfreeman88 2 жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia Thanks. Curious how you strapped it to the back rack?

@gschwob 4 ай бұрын

Can you guys tell me about the white fan that’s installed on the wall (in the bed area). It appears at about 17:29

@Technomadia 4 ай бұрын

A prior owner installed it... we don't have the van handy at the moment to get the details.

@lyfandeth 7 ай бұрын

Not sure, but IIRC a license plate has to be in a certain height range, and that may bo too high to be legal?

@Technomadia 7 ай бұрын

Nope - at least for FL, that is the recommended location for mounting a plate to clear a bike rack.

@stacydoyle7808 Ай бұрын

When using the flat jacks do you feel bouncing while in the van?

@Technomadia Ай бұрын

A little.. nothing annoying.

@SMafam5 Жыл бұрын

How do you get suction cups to work? Ours crashed down into tub in the middle of the first night.😴😲

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

They have to push in to lock.. instructions should be included with the product.

@johnluchtman4136 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed a white fan in back. Is it on a gimbal? Where did you purchase it? Thanks!

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

It came installed from our prior owner... don't have the info handy, but will include it in our modifications video at a later date.

@johnluchtman4136 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to respond/ check!

@billcowen4164 2 жыл бұрын

How do you keep mice out of your camper when in storage

@Technomadia 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't figured that out yet... Kiki doesn't volunteer to be left behind on mice duty.

@venezo1234 Жыл бұрын

hello , wr did you guys got the license plate at the ladder ?

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

Amazon. It is just a basic frame with light I attached with zip ties, and wired into the trailer power connects.

@venezo1234 Жыл бұрын

@@Technomadia thanks a lot 👍

@BACKSTAGEPASS.ROCK-NEWS Жыл бұрын

Is this Van Life for the Rich? Some of these prices are way too high for the average Van-lifer who definitely dont have that kind of budget

@Technomadia Жыл бұрын

There really is no such thing as an “average” Van-lifer. We have seen people making this lifestyle work with an absolutely huge range of budgets. There is no one right way to do it.