How to Master your RV waterlines & Best Products (RV Living) 4K
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Күн бұрынFrom campground spigot to RV wet bay, you need these! After traveling full time for 3 years in our Grand Design Solitude fifth wheel, we have tweaked our system to where it’s much easier to hook up and unhook, less leaks, fewer problems.
In this video, we go over everything we use to hook our camper to the campground water. We go over, the hose grip, 2 way splitter, Regulator, Water Flow meters, Hoses, filter and quick connectors. I have hand arthritis so I have designed a system that reduces the amount of stress on the hands while connecting the water connections. This system also make connecting and disconnecting much faster.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Hose Grip
2:20 2 Way Splitter
3:24 Water Pressure Regulator
4:50 Quick Connectors
6:08 Fresh Hose
5:58 Water Flow Meter
9:02 Flex Hose
9:44 Filter
10:13 Anti-Syphon
11:28 Black Hose
12:28 Black Water Flow Meter
13:33 Extras and Tips
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@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
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@TheOldSailorGMC Жыл бұрын
Will do
@richardrosa9341 26 күн бұрын
I have this setup that is the best advice that I see in a rv video. It has been so easy to do the water set up. I highly recommend it. The red knob makes it easy to connect and disconect.
@DownsizingMakesCents 26 күн бұрын
Richard, thank you so much. And yes - with Larry’s RA and other health issues, the red knob Hose Grip makes all the difference Alice
@donalddidonato7457 Ай бұрын
I'm in the process of installing a 3 Stage water filtration system in my RV and the information was extremely helpful, Thank you !!!
@DownsizingMakesCents 29 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SevenBears1 Жыл бұрын
Larry is so good at this I bet he did it in one take.. I realize now I need to upgrade the water products I'm currently using. Thanks DMC
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
A couple takes 😉 but because he’s such a perfectionist. Hope you use our links on Amazon 😆
@SevenBears1 Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents I will
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
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@harrynickel8691 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you Larry. Stay Calm and RV On.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m trying to get Larry to slow down 🤗
@jimcurry5458 Жыл бұрын
Excellent system and great advice! I appreciate how you are so willing to share the knowledge you’ve picked up over the years.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Always glad we can help. We are so much experience man via big on avg every 9 days, these last 3 years, we are trying to share so much info 🤗
@jasonsherrill961 Жыл бұрын
We just bought our first travel trailer and your video was very helpful on tips to use at the campsites. For us first timers, it sure will help our trips less worrisome! Thanks for the video.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
So great to read. Sometimes we are hesitant to make “newbie” videos. But we are always trying to help. Thanks for letting us know 🤗
@donitaarender7839 Жыл бұрын
Glad to have you back making videos. Thanks for the info!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. We are trying our best to going back once a week. But Larry still has relapses
@19rockjeeper99 Жыл бұрын
SUPER GREAT VIDEO! We've been RVing for over 50 years and I've tried to think of everything to avoid as many problems as possible. I still learned alot from your ideas and experiences. Thank you for sharing this youtube video. Wishing you the best and safe travels!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
What a compliment to receive 🤗 50 years. Wow
@jimlynch9390 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I have been camping in MHs since the mid '70 and have learned some new tricks. Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Always good to read. Keep enjoying it
@thelonestarranger Жыл бұрын
Hello Larry, I thought about you again today when I used your system to flush my water heater tank. It still works like a charm! it's almost spring time camping weather here in north Texas, so I'm getting our trailer ready to go. I hope you and Alice are doing well, and I'm glad to see you out of that hospital bed! Safe travels and thanks again for all of your handy tips and tricks!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for thinking of us. We had a bit of a set back where we had to sit for a month, but Larry just overdid it - lesson learned hopefully. He’s doing better now. Happy for you that guy will be on the road again. Have fun 🤗
@360-media Ай бұрын
Awesome video. Good info, relevant, not to long or short, and not fluffly. Best wishes on your channel.
@DownsizingMakesCents Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the encouraging comment we are trying something new, my goal is to try to be entertaining while telling our story, and Alice is learning how to edit videos like this. Larry
@jimngina720 Жыл бұрын
What a great video! I love all these tips to make water hookup easier!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad we could help
@sherriweber7105 9 ай бұрын
Thank you Larry and Alice for this great video! It’s great learning how to your water system. I like when shows how to and what is better to use for your water hookups from the hose to the regulator. I would get all of the above for my hose. Thank you Larry for these tips. Hope you both have fun and safe travels. See you soon!
@DownsizingMakesCents 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🤗
@itsallaboutshelby Жыл бұрын
New travel trailer owners here. Really appreciate the great video and concise instruction. It’s a bit much to take in but I can for sure implement several parts of this and build upon that as I feel is needed. Thanks again. ~ Wayne
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Larry does get into it a bit 😉 Remember, he built this system up over time. And congratulations - enjoy your new rig 🤗
@MarkMorganMainSail Жыл бұрын
Thank You, I had quick connectors and never Thought to use them in the RV, and the Hose Grip is brilliant Thank You
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Unfortunately, the hose grip was out of stock last time we checked.
@Diana-sr5ub 3 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video and used your link to several products you suggested.
@DownsizingMakesCents 3 ай бұрын
Diana, thank you so much. We really appreciate the support 🤗 Alice
@joeyherring5942 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are feeling better
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Larry is doing much better. He does have his ups and downs. So that’s why we had to stay somewhere for a month and cancel some state park reservations. Thanks for thinking of us. 🤗
@teresawalker4492 Жыл бұрын
Great video with many ideas to solve and speed water connections. We also have a Grand Design trailer with a similar water inlet bay. Instead of using a short flexible connector at the water inlet, I use a 90-degree brass elbow, which is never removed. A small pressue regulator is also connected there. The quick connect fitting on the faucet is awesome. It saves getting out the coiled hose and spayer.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I agree a 90 degree elbow will help take some of the stress off of the water inlet. I have quick connects on all hose connections, helps speed up set up and break down times, much faster just snapping a hose end to end when packing it up instead of screwing it to itself. Larry
@FotoMatt Жыл бұрын
I pride myself for a great water setup but still learned a few tips from your video - thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
That’s a great compliment 🤗
@mikemccann8822 Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing, I’m picking up my trailer this week 👍
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Safe travels
@Nurturing2 2 ай бұрын
Hands down the BEST video❣️ You’re a blessing!!! 🙏😇 Thank you for helping me figure all this out!!!
@DownsizingMakesCents 2 ай бұрын
Glad we could help. And thank you for such an awesome compliment 🤗 Alice
@electraman2 3 ай бұрын
Invaluable information
@DownsizingMakesCents 3 ай бұрын
Glad we could help
@johnsanford4569 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@rickg8866 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to put together a very informative video. I went to Amazon and purchased it all.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Larry has really worked hard to get a system that’s easy and works for us. And we appreciate using the links. It helps us a bit but doesn’t cost you anything extra 🤗
@dbsmithy Ай бұрын
I bought the hose grip. It is terrific. I added a water flow on\off valve at the camper end with a water meter. It’s easier than running back to the on\off valve on the splitter.
@DownsizingMakesCents Ай бұрын
The hose grip really helps my old hands get a good grip. Larry
@rickgriffith1 Жыл бұрын
Great tips as usual. Especially that hose grip!👍🏼😎
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Everyone seems to love the hose grip 🤗
@MsProfitSavvyGirl Жыл бұрын
I’ve found this video very eye opening. Thank you for taking the time to educate us!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
We are always glad to help. Email or message us on FB or IG if you have any questions
@hebelson444 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all the products in the link !!!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
No worries. It’s annoying when you see something but can’t find where to get it. And of course, the links do help us a bit but don’t cost you anything extra 😉
@BishopAhnya Жыл бұрын
This was Great, Thankyou for all your knowledge!!!😁
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. We hope the hose - grip is back in stock. The owner is the small company did not expect so many orders
@iglapsu88 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry! Plenty of items in my Amazon Save for later list now 😅
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the support 🤗
@thetravelingbrowns Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Larry! The red hose grip is just what we need👍
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
That red hose grip has helped so much. Use our link in the description 😉
@thetravelingbrowns Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents just ordered thru your link👍
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
@@thetravelingbrowns you rock!
@kennethdebbiedavis865 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for using the vacuum breaker. The brass version generally work reliably.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I use the plastic one to keep the weight of the system down, most campground have one at the spigot but when they dont i put my own brass one on, but I have left a few behind over the years. Larry
@carolynnhunsucker6264 Жыл бұрын
This was VERY helpful; thank you!!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Unfortunately, the hose grip was out of stock last time we checked
@miketomas8564 Жыл бұрын
This WAS REALLY GOOD INFORMATION! I Very much like some of your suggestions. We have been Weekend Warriors for 6 years now. We have about half of these items. But I like the RV Hose Grip And the Black Water Flow Meter! We also fill our Black tank closed and fill about 1/2 way as a second dump. We usually have to go inside and read our RELIABLE meter which is impossible to read from outside. I am going to look for a similar product with a settable alarm when a set amount of gallons is passed.. Thank you!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
The red grip has helped Larry so much. It’s a small company - they sold out on Amazon at one point 😆 Too bad RVs don’t have quality meters - just another way they save money? Thanks for watching and the compliment. Keep enjoying your weekends 🤗
@bookooc5605 Жыл бұрын
Just watched again to get some more of your recommendations. great video
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. We should have links to all the products in the description But watch as many times as you want 😉
@masteral4420 11 ай бұрын
Excellent advice 😊 Thank you 👍
@DownsizingMakesCents 11 ай бұрын
Glad we could help
@johnvsf Жыл бұрын
Really great tips! Thank you for sharing!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Always glad our experience can help
@ryancloyd4694 10 ай бұрын
I like it so much I got nearly the exact set up Thanks !
@DownsizingMakesCents 10 ай бұрын
Awesome. It works great for us
@williamcline7531 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Yes I learned a few things and also ideas. Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Always great to read we helped 🤗
@kaptainobvious7201 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back at 😎
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is definitely a “Larry” video
@lewisyaxley Жыл бұрын
thank you. just got my first camper .
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Larry has so much great info, but not enough time to film and edit it all 😁 Lots of great info here on KZfaq Don’t be afraid to ask questions And enjoy 🤗
@mstanfom Жыл бұрын
Very informative and well done. Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. But the Hose-Grip keeps selling out. Sorry
@michaellittle3718 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I like your idea with the Y connector we just bought a new travel trailer and are getting rv accessories before we start camping so this helped
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Check out our latest video for everything we use to connect water
@donitaarender7839 6 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching this video again. I need to get more quick connects.
@DownsizingMakesCents 6 ай бұрын
We couldn’t get enough quick connects 😉 Did you watch again because of our latest short?
@cordura98 Жыл бұрын
Great video ! I’m new to this, so thank you for the useful information.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. Lots of quick tips in our shorts, too
@hoytoy100 Жыл бұрын
Well done. I learned a great deal.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. He’s perfected the system over years
@ryancloyd4694 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Very helpful and informative
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it
@BikesBoatsBivouacs Жыл бұрын
Nice job on waterworks and pro tips for Rvers.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Larry has been perfecting it for awhile
@ronbaker1280 Жыл бұрын
Very very great video. Thank you.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. If you use our Amazon links, it helps us a bit and doesn’t cost you extra 🤗
@user-su6kq7cv2s Жыл бұрын
We copied Changing Lanes' suggested method of charging the black tank from the bottom with and extra waste valve and water inlet. (The extra valve, if you leave it on full-time, also helps prevent nasty surprises when first removing the valve cover!) I like your idea as well. Like you said - very important to keep an eye on the amount of water going in to the black tank!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I used to use one of those in a travel trailer that didnt have a flush inlet. I am always worried about having a black tank issue someday because fixing it is always a very nasty messy job, an ounce of prevention. Larry
@lancewulfers2502 9 ай бұрын
We use a two stage water filter that we assembled ourselves. It is two whole house filters units connected together. The first filter is a sediment filter and the second is a carbon filter. They work great and flow nicely. We drain and clean out the filter after each camping expedition and you would be shocked at how much sediment and stuff is trapped by the filters in a few days.
@randyandleighann Ай бұрын
Excellent advice and how to on this.
@DownsizingMakesCents Ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad we could help Alice
@lisamcgrath3132 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alice & Larry🤗 Larry you did an amazing video, thanks🤗
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lisa. I did help with editing and filming 😉
@lisamcgrath3132 Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Oh I’m sure you did🤗
@kevinstanley3503 Жыл бұрын
Great advise and suggestions. I use brace 90s coming out of fresh water and black flush to help prevent issues in wet bay.
@kevinstanley3503 Жыл бұрын
That’s supposed to be Brass
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I should probably use a brass 90 coming directly out of the water inlet instead of just a flexible hose that will help take strain off of the inlet connection. Larry
@user-vq8ws7nb9p Жыл бұрын
Very thorough! Thank you
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@AdventuringwithJeffandTina Жыл бұрын
Loved the video! And, Jeff is going to be ordering that little adapter!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you. And he will love the adapter 🤗
@clydewray1260 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information.. thank you
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@TheVirginiaStew 2 ай бұрын
Great Video, Thanks so much.
@DownsizingMakesCents 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mjkennedy05 Жыл бұрын
Nuby here, thanks for this video it helps out a lot.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. We hope to put more “nuby” info out there
@Life.After.Retirement Жыл бұрын
I put our pressure regulator in the water bay, that way I never forget it. I think all wather hoses will handle the high pressure that might be available at a camp site, so I don't feel a need to regulate the presure from the tap. This has worked very well for us. I also use quick connects and added a couple of more filters in-line with our hose to get better filteration.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Water regulator in the wet bay is a great idea, im not sure why i never tried that. Larry
@TraconWizard Жыл бұрын
Also, if temps accidentally dip below freezing odds are your wet bay area will be a few degrees warmer & prevent glass from breaking.
@go_on_life Жыл бұрын
Great video mate, love your systems
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It’s been tweaked over the years
@ceritapenman6112 Жыл бұрын
I think you have some good ideas! We, however, use a separate hose connection for black tank water. My husband doesn't trust the anti-siphon idea, so he would rather use a totally different connection. Thanks for the informative video! Safe travels!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I agree totally, that’s why I shut off the fresh side the splitter while connected to the black hose. We never drink rv water, we only drink water that is comes in gallon bottles, cant afford to get sick from bad water because of my auto immune disease. Thanks for sharing. Larry
@kennethdebbiedavis865 Жыл бұрын
He is a wise man.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
@@kennethdebbiedavis865 😉
@heretodaygone2morrowrving231 Жыл бұрын
Great tip! I'm getting one thanks
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
The red hose grip was out if stock - owner said because of our video 😁 - but I think it’s back in stock
@joeldejesus680 Жыл бұрын
I’m a newbie at rving I learned a lot 👍🏽
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know. We plan on putting more “newbie” info out there 🤗
@TheOldSailorGMC Жыл бұрын
Well Larry another great video, i have got to get a hand griper. We been using quick disconnects for years.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
That red hose grip has helped Larry so much. Make sure to use our link in the description 😉
@dannidunn9302 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@kfacpa Жыл бұрын
Newb here thanks for the great and very helpful video.... just cost me $244 but well worth it... now gotta find dumps hoses
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad you found us. Hope you used our links 😉 We have lots of videos about sewer 😁
@kfacpa Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents I did use your links thank you!
@princesonthemove4020 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I’ve been in the process of looking for a better two way splitter.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@charliesmith8180 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m subscribing
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad you found us. Any questions, you can email or message us on Facebook or Instagram 🤗
@dannylayton1106 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Learned a lot
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We love reading that we have helped
@Tony_in_AZ Жыл бұрын
Very good quality video. On task , not talking about your pets, the weather or other unrelated items during the video. Thanks!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
😁 We save that stuff for other videos 😉
@SoccerFootworkDrills 9 ай бұрын
It sets a bad precedence to use a "Y" splitter so the water hose can be used for both clean city water supply and black water flush, even with a backflow preventer (cross contamination). Furthermore, why would you not want pressure regulation on your black water flush? The black water flush line has a vacuum breaker that is susceptible to high pressure connections. The whole reason I first put a regulator on my city water line was to protect that vacuum breaker. I also replaced my cheap B&B plastic vacuum breaker with a Watts cast brass 125 psi max breaker. When the B&B failed, I had water spraying under my bathroom sink vanity and draining out the underside of my trailer.
@DownsizingMakesCents 8 ай бұрын
I always turn off the clean water side when using the black hose flush, plus we do not drink campground water. It’s only used for showers and dish cleaning. Larry
@cathyhann7957 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kradwonders Жыл бұрын
I have used a splitter setup like yours however, I been to camp grounds with the water spigot almost at ground level. Some do this if there is a possibility of freezing. With spigots set that low it is almost impossible to connect a splitter as you described. To get around this I have used a 90 degree brass connector on the spigot and then connect the splitter setup to the brass connector. A short flexible hose also works but one has to be careful the short does not kink. A reinforced hose also might work but at times they don’t bend enough. One thing you might try is a 4way connector. One for the water supply, one for the black tank and two for what ever. The unhorsed outlet is good for washing you hands.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Those are great ideas, i should keep a 90 degree connector just in case, I want to get the hose grip with the 6 inch hose as an option. I thought about getting the 4 way splitter but it was more expensive and im cheap, haha. Larry
@DebraJohnson-ws7ni Ай бұрын
something I never see mentioned on any of these video's is purging the air out of your water hose before you connected it to your rig. I use a 45% elbow with a shut off valve at the end and make my last connection at the coach after i turn the water on and bleed all the air out of the hose by using the valve at the end. also try a "zero G" hose, its drinking water rated and very easy to roll up and store and also light weight it has a tough outside jacket like a fire hose.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Link to buying 3D printed soft soap container in the Wet bay, products designed, printed and shipped by downsizing makes cents Ebay www.ebay.com/itm/325610903533?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=3mfgEuEaRRm&sssrc=2380676&ssuid=3mfgEuEaRRm&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Etsy www.etsy.com/DownsizingMakesCents/listing/1457860669/soap-and-hand-sanitizer-pump-dispenser?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1681070002890
@jimsherri9469 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Your welcome. Email or message with any questions
@WanderingFun Жыл бұрын
Great video! I had bad experiences with quick connects long ago and gave up. But I think I’ll try these. I also use splitters, one at each end, with an expanding hose between. I’ve loved them for lightweight and tiny to pack, but have wondered if best to put the inline filter at the spigot end to keep less stuff out of the whole hose setup, or at the other end close to the RV considering there’s always a little residual every time you disconnect to move, and that can cause buildup.. which the filter being at the RV end could catch better… dilemma..
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I have had no luck with the brass quick connectors they are more expensive and always leak a little bit. Lots of people put the filter at the spigot end when i used one i kept it in the wet bay. Larry
@MoonlightingJames Жыл бұрын
I love all your recommendations. However I have been to some campgrounds, esp here in Canada, where the water spigot in the campground is below ground and you have a 2" gap to attach the water hose. As a result I use one of those adapters that has the wire around the junction to prevent kinks.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Yes one of the Hose grips with the 6 inch hose would be perfect. Many of the campground we have stayed at provincial parks didnt have a water outlet, but i am going to get on of the 6 inch ones just in case. Larry
@code3responsevideos872 Жыл бұрын
good thing to remember if you get a poop pyramid do some drain and fills with the black flush hose. But the best thing I did was fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and dump it in there rapidly and it really moves the paper toward the dump valve.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I like the 5 gallon bucket idea, but I dont think I could lift a full one anymore, haha
@code3responsevideos872 Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents good point, maybe do some 2.5 gallon buckets… I had some really stubborn TP that I neglected (more like was unaware of) on my first camper.
@sandradunn7547 Жыл бұрын
I like the bigger hose bib
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
It is so much easier on my hands. Larry
@jamesblanchard3772 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I got it love it ok Jim
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know
@BarbMMH Жыл бұрын
I’m going through your videos and your Amazon store to find the basics so we can get started safely. Would you please put your recommendation for a surge protector into your Amazon store? Thanks
@SmallSpaceLiving Жыл бұрын
Great video man. Tons of good info. I say sale that stuff on Etsy. May be something that takes off and extra income. I was hoping for some footage or Alice doing the blank tank stuff. Maybe next time. Hope y'all are doing well and enjoying your travels.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Funny guy, I want to see here getting dirty also. Larry
@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын
In my camper van I use all steel braided hoses and threaded fittings and tees and a 2 gal accumulator tank too and a sureflo 2088 3 chamber pump I could use my 4008 but it was making me mad trying to get the pressure right I keep my plumbing around 50 60 PSI
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
That’s pretty high pressure, we dont mind the lower pressure in our rv because it helps us conserve water, but it makes for an unsatisfying shower, haha. We are very rarely on full hookups so if we use the rv shower, we try to keep it under 2 gallons. Larry
@itsallaboutshelby Жыл бұрын
Haha. I think I have just about everything you listed here now. I don’t have it all setup yet but that’s next. 😊
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Let us know how you like the set up
@johnr5545 Жыл бұрын
Thanks god bless
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jimbuckley4986 Жыл бұрын
A most excellent and helpful video. I do the same as you but without the handy tools you demonstrated. I will purchase those items and really appreciate your sharing. My first time seeing you and have subscribed. Could not get the hose connect from Amazon $50+ from another source.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Glad you found us. And thanks for subscribing. Yes - we emailed owner. Our video apparently took him by surprise Glad you still found it. He’s going to put more on Amazon when he gets back to town
@Spenttheirinheritance Жыл бұрын
thanks
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
No problem
@michaelpreviti9168 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps
@michaelpreviti9168 Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents Yes. Very helpful. Full timing for two years and refining as we go. Appreciate the product recommendations. Have a great day!
@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын
I use a aqua Joe hose for getting water
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
I almost bought one of those aqua joe hoses but cheaped out. do you like it, is it worth the extra money? Larry
@explorationsrenovations5982 Жыл бұрын
I used to use those same QD’s on all my connections. But I found they messed with my pressure regulator settings. QD’s increase the back pressure caused by the built in springs. The pressure drop increases with each QD you use. Have you experienced this issue? Great idea for using your own anti siphon valve on the black hose. Most black tank rinse lines have them but you never know if one fails. Good idea.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
We have had no issues with our pressure with this system.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Great info Larry. You seem to have it really dialed in after 3 years. I love the lil quick connects and the thick hose washers. PS- what was the story on the water supply geyser at the campground? 😆🤔
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Larry does love his gadgets 😉 The water issue was at Three Flags - a Thousand Trails campground. All we did was hook up the hose and it snapped
@trustme7731 Жыл бұрын
I have a drinking water hose that actually has a brown stripe running the length of it. Guess what it's dedicated use is. lol Why not put your fancy pressure regulator on the 6" hose in the wet bay? Pretty hard to forget it at a campground then. ( I see now it has been said already) I use a brass 90 degree elbow instead of the 6" spring hose. With a bay like yours, you could leave it in place and cap it with a common 3/4" cap from any RV store. There might be a way to leave the elbow, water meter and regulator permanently connected in the wet bay too. My black tank is directly under the toilet. I just open the toilet valve and stick in a heavy duty spray wand I made (because the ones you buy are crap) and I can jet spray the entire tank, including the level sensors.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Some great suggestions, my pipe from the toilet to the black tank has a bend in it which makes it difficult to clean from the toilet, but I have this special sprayer to get around the bend. My wet bay is tight but I may try to set up the regulator in their. Larry
@johnr5545 Жыл бұрын
Thanks hod bless
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@calculatedrisk114 Жыл бұрын
I always run a campco inline filter before me regulator. I don't know if it helps the life experience of the reg, but I like to think so.
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
It’s always good to use a pre filter.
@jericmccoy6707 Жыл бұрын
what are the gray holders for your soap and hand sanitizer? Great video!
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
Funny. Larry is working on adding those RIGHT NOW! Our Starlink is a bit iffy. But better than no signal like other campers here. Check our links to our stores in the description 🤗 They are on Etsy NOW. eBay soon
@BarbMMH 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great information including the specific products; very helpful! I see people using a 20 micron filter at the spigot in addition to the filter in the wet bay. How would that be beneficial? It seems that I would be changing two filters every 6 months instead of just one filter.
@DownsizingMakesCents 10 ай бұрын
We dont drink water from our fresh tank or city water connection so the stock filter is fine. I think it is a good Idea to have a special filter for drinking water only. I have health problems so it isn’t worth the risk, we just buy gallon jugs of water at Publix, 86 cents each. Larry
@BarbMMH 10 ай бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents we don’t have health issues but I don’t want to get sick from the campground water
@MikeJordanUnCamplicated Жыл бұрын
I am on my 3rd different water meter that leaked the very first time I tried it. The last one has better ratings than the Rainpoint that you use. But i guess i am going to try that one now
@DownsizingMakesCents Жыл бұрын
What is the water meter you are trying now., I have had rainwave meters leak but have had 3 rain point meters and no leaks so far. Larry
@MikeJordanUnCamplicated Жыл бұрын
@@DownsizingMakesCents I have used Save-a-drop and Moistenland
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