Roadtrek 190V 4x4 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

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Old Man of New England

Old Man of New England

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We have three years of Roadtreking under our belts and have learned a few things. I hope at least one of these ideas is helpful to you whether you own a Roadtrek or other Class B camper van. I talk about dry camping, the awning, and a bit of battery management...plus other ideas that have made our trips more enjoyable.

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@jerrygrappi4676
@jerrygrappi4676 Ай бұрын
Just now buying 2006 4x4 like yours in Alaska. Your tips are very helpful for my adventures up here.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Ай бұрын
Very exciting! I’m glad I could be of help.
@seekerstan
@seekerstan 3 ай бұрын
Thumbs up on the thermocell, I also made a screen room for my awning, don't use it often but in no-seeum places its a lifesaver.
@vickiandreotti
@vickiandreotti 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for Very Useful Hacks. Just got a 2013 Roadtrek. Coming from a Class C life, so realize adapting will take some time but not having to tow a car is worth it. Your hacks will help!
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 6 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you found this useful, Vicki. Congratulations on your new Roadtrek! You’re going to love it!
@evalyngaskell8104
@evalyngaskell8104 9 ай бұрын
Wish you would have shown the bag for dry toilet up close .. or entire name of product. :) Great video .. Thanks for sharing. I have an older model 2001 Chevy 200 Versatile
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 4 ай бұрын
It’s the Cleanwaste Original Wag Bag Go Anywhere.
@seekerstan
@seekerstan 3 ай бұрын
Cast Iron pan: I have 2 sizes, cook almost all of my meals in them, including toast. Only problem is when I forget to put them away and they get flung onto my custom inlaid teak floor and put big dings in it.
@nageur520
@nageur520 Жыл бұрын
Hey Old Man, I really appreciate your videos. You have taught me a lot.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them.
@vickimark9603
@vickimark9603 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Really enjoy your videos. When you paddled the St Regis area you were 4 miles from our house. I bought our 07 RT 190 Pop 4x4 to use as an all-weather ambulance for my disabled wife. I bought an Access Unlimited Multilift to move her from her wheelchair to her seat. The RT provided all she needed for many long trips to the doc or short trips to the ER-- electricity to power her feeding machine, the bathroom, frig for her food, etc. We carried her wheelchair inside and her Team Hoyt Racing Chair on a rack on the back. We mostly camped in it when visiting family & friends who could not accomodate her special needs, but other times, too. It was also convenient for caregivers to be able to get up from the third seat and care for my wife even while we were driving, if necessary. My wife died of her disease recently but I am keeping the RT because it is so useful and it always brings to mind fond, if difficult, memories of my wife. Please keep up your excellent videos.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss, Vicki. It sounds like your last trips were great. More videos are coming soon from the southwest.
@vickimark9603
@vickimark9603 2 жыл бұрын
@@OldManofNewEngland Thank you. Below 0 here now. Enjoy the southwest.
@hithere7382
@hithere7382 2 ай бұрын
You should take the lift out for better road manners and fuel economy.
@chrissmith8151
@chrissmith8151 2 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a 2007 RT 190 popular. All these hacks are great. Thank you.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, hey! Congratulations. I would have preferred the Popular for the longer beds with a center aisle between them. I hope you enjoy it. We use ours all the time and can park it anywhere! What a great way to get around. All the best!
@hithere7382
@hithere7382 2 ай бұрын
You have a 21' roadtrek you have even more room for adding more LiFePO4 batteries, a bigger converter that is compatible with them and larger gauge wires to the batteries and your new 45 or 60 amps converter. Then you can use a nice pure sine inverter all night and you could look at a dc to dc charger to charge it while you're driving.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Ай бұрын
Good tip!
@tombarlow8506
@tombarlow8506 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice presentation. Thank you
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tom.
@daves5445
@daves5445 2 жыл бұрын
Just happened upon your video in my timeline. Glad I did! Great info. I'm thinking of buying a drivable smaller RV (at first I was look at VW's...Vanagon, Eurovan, Westfalia) and just so happened to see a RT for sale online and I think I'm hooked and I now think that makes more sense (and space) and am currently on the prowl for one here.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful, Dave. We’ve been real pleased with it. It’s short enough to park anywhere which means it doesn’t slow down our adventures. And it has everything we need.
@milesgentry850
@milesgentry850 2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see one of those..Ive got a 2006 ❤️
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad way to travel!
@sharonedwards7619
@sharonedwards7619 Жыл бұрын
Very nice and useful information. We have a B class motorhome.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Жыл бұрын
Hi Sharon! I'm glad this was useful. Thanks for watching.
@seekerstan
@seekerstan 3 ай бұрын
Awning handel, I cut mine down to the length of the door pocket in the side door. I don't even need to go inside to get it just open the door and its right there.
@sangriasummer3763
@sangriasummer3763 Жыл бұрын
I just got a 2004v roadtrek, I’ve a million things to learn! It’s overwhelming but I’ve all winter to figure them out. I love your videos. I’m definitely going to change my mattress (I just watched that one). Question on the canoe, How durable is it? I’ve a lab that I’d like to take with me & im worried he might pop it. Im also going to get the bike rack. Thanks so much for doing this!
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Жыл бұрын
It's quite tough material. Very similar to a whitewater raft. If the nails are trimmed, it should hold up well with a dog. Trek on!!
@siriusvairwavez789
@siriusvairwavez789 2 жыл бұрын
Great van.I didn't know these types had wet baths
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what they can configure in this tiny space!
@benitadominguez2077
@benitadominguez2077 2 жыл бұрын
🎃 just beautiful 🌺 I can not wait to get my rig and Drive 😘 across the USA coast to coast and border to border 🤪
@patrickasselstine-pk4ds
@patrickasselstine-pk4ds Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I enjoyed your video. I wonder what tips you have for staying warm on those chilly nights in New England and not using too much battery power.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick - the propane furnace keeps me plenty warm and doesn't use a lot of battery (I have two.) I have more than enough power for two nights on a cold weekend (teens and twenties). Opening the bathroom door/wall makes the bedroom space a bit smaller and easier to warm up as well. The downside with the furnace is the on and off sequence. It takes a bit of getting used to so it doesn't wake you up. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@tchannn2007
@tchannn2007 2 жыл бұрын
very good ...
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@juliemarrero9071
@juliemarrero9071 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks for sharing your experience with your Roadtrek. We have a 2004 170 Popular, that we just got a year ago and are loving it! Getting ready to go on our second trip with it. My husband is very interested in the bike rack that you have. Would you happen to have a link you can share or the brand name so we could check it out? Thanks in advance. 😊
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Julie - the rack is a Thule swing-away style, which attaches to the hitch. I love it!
@juliemarrero9071
@juliemarrero9071 2 жыл бұрын
@@OldManofNewEngland thank you so much! Definitely going to check it out!
@Richard-dh8ny
@Richard-dh8ny 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great tips! Couple questions... How does the 4x4 do on gas millage? Is it selectable or full-time? Lastly, I'm curious to know how many miles your van had when you purchased it and how many miles you've driven since owning. Thanks much!
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 3 ай бұрын
I hope it was helpful, Richard. The 4x4 is real 4x4 with 4 Hi and Low. There’s a dedicated shifter in the cab. Overall mileage is only 14-15 mpg. Lower when using 4wd. We got it about 5 years ago with 60k. Up to 90k now. We’re in Western Maine now dry camping for the eclipse. Video coming out soon.
@lizdc1
@lizdc1 2 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about the canoe. I have a class b (Winnebago Solis PX). I was wondering if you still like it and recommend it. I have come to the conclusion that I am really only a canoe 🛶 person and NOT a kayak person. We have a pop-top so an inflatable is the only way I am going to get a boat on my class b adventures.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
We still like it. In fact, we just got back from a trip in Maine and used it twice for about 10 miles of stream and pond paddling. It’s not as good as the Kevlar canoes we have, but it’s pretty sweet to have this along with us. Be sure to get the pump. It’s a back saver.
@jw-dw7yf
@jw-dw7yf 4 ай бұрын
Great video, do you have any issues with interior leaking when it rains?
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 4 ай бұрын
I see some stains, but haven’t experienced any since I bought this 5 years ago.
@freetheradicals
@freetheradicals 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, wondering where you store ýour foldable canoe. And how it fits in the rosdtrek. Thanks
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
I open the rear doors and can fit it under the bed. My 2006 does. Have a power bed so there’s lots is space under there. You can see how it’s stores in my video, 2020 Sea Eagle TC16 6 Month Review, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZ5oo5eCs5aup6s.html . Thanks for watching.
@freetheradicals
@freetheradicals 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks !!
@markyu007
@markyu007 2 жыл бұрын
Can I trouble you to provide the Amazon or walmart link for the toilet bag? Thx!
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Yum - here it is => www.amazon.com/Anywhere-Lightweight-Backpacking-Zip-Close-Towelette/dp/B089QRH56F?pd_rd_w=tYrGX&pf_rd_p=669284d1-0739-4910-99f9-d216bdde93da&pf_rd_r=6CQ9P6WZ01FCHWFY3EM4&pd_rd_r=e712d96b-50ac-4546-80a1-cb7b02b890a8&pd_rd_wg=p1nDk&pd_rd_i=B089QRH56F&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_6_i
@karenosche5348
@karenosche5348 5 ай бұрын
I wanna ask you a question I have a road track also and I’m 70 years old and that tire in the back on the door , it’s a pain ,like you said it hard to get in the back doors that tire is so heavy for me to put down. Do you think it’s possible to put a swing arm get it welded somehow on the side so it’ll be easier for me to swing it out instead of putting it down did you ever see it done that way?
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen people put a swing arm on, and I’ve also heard of a retrofit with springs to make the existing carrier easier to lift. Not sure who makes it, though, unfortunately.
@MAGA-kw3ol
@MAGA-kw3ol 2 жыл бұрын
Add a couple of usb charging ports to your 12 volt electric system for charging your phones or iPad that way you can charge everything without using inverter
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! That’s definitely in the works!
@seekerstan
@seekerstan 3 ай бұрын
Inverter for USB charging? WTF why would you turn 12v dc, into 120 ac, to turn it into 5v dc? Just put 12v to 5v usb jacks in, no load except the actual thing you are chargeing. And get some solar, first and best mod I did to my 190 popular.
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Ай бұрын
Ahhhh. Time and money!
@jessicawinslet684
@jessicawinslet684 Ай бұрын
wait, didnt agent schrader died in breaking bad? hmm what do you know he bought a van and goes finishing ... breaking bad lies
@OldManofNewEngland
@OldManofNewEngland Ай бұрын
Shhhh. Don’t let the secret out! 😂
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