After Buying RV - What RV Accessories are a NEED vs Want (Viewer Rqst'd)
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- These are just some things that came to mind... got a little out of hand.. Also realized I forgot some important things like RV surge protector and a water pressure regulator. I am sure there are other things
Thank you! I would have added surge protector, and water pressure regulator, but see that you mentioned them already! What a cute van you have. I like the overhead storage in cab area.
+Lass-in Angeles thanks! I get accused of having too much junk. lol Thanks about the van - I really like it too. all the best
Wow Danno, couldnt believe how many things I have the same, carbon copy including the No.1 a real mattress........ you did mention flashlights I think an absolute must is a headtorch, I have three or four and also baby wipes I find very useful.And I always carry a three foot length of 2" steel tube for leverage on spanners or loads of other uses.
Headlight - check.. baby wipes are a MUST too. :-)
I am 66...selling my home soon and have been watching and reading and doing searches on RV's and travel for over a year > I want to thank you, because your videos are the very best on YOU TUBE. I learn something every time I see one.
Thanks - I thought I had replied... sometimes CZcams seems to drop comments, Happy RV searching
Yeah for me I'm 43 but I have the house and wife and 4 kids and animals and full package. But now that I'm divorced and feeling great, it's just me and instead of getting another house again, I too might just stay simple and fulltime in a class b as my home.
good list Dano, plus spare tire, star tire wrench, water regulator, water safe hose, surge protector.
SKPjoe Coursegold I think I added many of those in the description when I realized the things I forgot. They were connected so I forgot about them. lol
Good list Dano and in my opinion, dedicated bed is the most important thing on your whole list.
+Janice Adams It is for me.
Made a list!!! Makes carrying things to fill the RV sooooo much easier. Thanks.
Debra Cloud-Leight Glad it may have been a little help. If you mean the save the planet bags I really find those to be SO great for my RV.
Wander Dano The bags too, but I meant the things we need to gather/buy from the house/store to fill/stock the RV. The save the planet bags are the ones with handles? What are the large ones called you cover things with? Sounded like you called them Mondo bags?
Debra Cloud-Leight Yes the ones with handles I call them save the planet bags lol. Yeah I call the biggest garbage bags they make mondo bags - not sure what they are really called.
Debra Cloud-Leight drum liners
"Everything I have is covered in cat hair and Sriracha sauce".....lol.... That is my new favorite quote of this century....lol.... Im loving it! Great video! Very informative and entertaining at the same time. Take care and peace be with you brother.....
LOL glad you liked that comment. :) Thanks and all the best
Dwight Stewart - you have reply comments disabled... After I recorded this I knew I misspoke a little. sometimes that happens when making a video. LOL Note: BOTH forms can come in handy. LMAO
Just want to thank you for taking the time to do these great videos that are a chronicle of living a dream! I always wanted to do this.. getting older and have an even older Mom to take care of so don't know when it will happen, if ever, but I love to watch other folks doing what I would love to do. I am also a cat lover so it's incredible to see how happy your cat buddies are on the road with you... I love seeing them in their tents! Take care and peace on your journeys!
I love your videos. Straight to the point and lots of common sense. plus the kitty is awesome
Glad that you don't drink out of the water tank. I've been telling people don't drink from an RV tank.
Good tip on just replacing the bulb with led bulb. I see so many people replacing the whole light with led.
I'm surprised that nearly all your tips were also on my list
A good bed is a must!
Great tip!
well done video, great tips as I have learned watching and preparing for our next journey
Thanks! Glad if it helped in any little way
Coach Net Roadside assistance is GREAT! If you break down, they have a technical line where you can ask questions and most likely, save a lot of time and money (if you're a newbie) .... also ... Really good coach battery .... On a hot day when you're boondocking, on the road, in a Walmart and you don't have enough cranking power to boost the generator and run the RV ... Get a good battery ... A hub cap remover (10 bucks on Amazon) ... remove those hubs in two seconds to check the air on those dually's ....
What a great video! Nice rig with a ton of storage. Good idea on LED lights
Thanks for watching!
I think your practical run thru of must have items was perfect Dano. So many of the RV must have vids are not as “practical” as your tips. You covered several things that you absolutely MUST have when you go out even for a week, the others are selling stuff.
So glad you countered your Yankee’s stuff with the Ohio State comment. ;-) O - H - I -O. Guess you can tell I’m and Ohioan. Well done and a good way to spend a rainy afternoon on your travels.
Thanks 👍I will admit so are must haves and many are nice to have. lol I am no minimalist :-) I don't do any of those sponsored videos - I get offers all the time but just not my thing. The Buckeyes are the only team I liked here - I keep my NYC roots for all other teams. lol
Alright.. I don't feel so bad now.. I thought we were the only ones totin' around a bunch of "nice to haves" Thanks for sharing!! PS. during your vid I saw a couple of things I might need to pick up..
RVdaydream I kind of have the gadget disease.. at times it has gotten away from me. Like many people (I think) lots of the must have are really just in case things that never seem to get used.
Like my emergency home generator.. that has never been used.. It gets run and serviced regularly but never used for a power outage.. Here's the kicker.. that generator was bought for the Y2K scare.. how's that for getting something just in case
RVdaydream Ohh there are so many things like that - the just in case that never seems to happen. lol
Hi Wander Dano. I love Cousin Eddie, can you please tell me more about your rig and with minor changes would I be able to roll up my power chair (with the assistance of a ramp) and park it behind the passenger seat while driving to the next destination?
You have covered quite a bit. "it's better to have and not need than to need and not have." AFTER traveling a while, a RV'r learns which items are actually 'wants' and which are needs. Thanks for sharing.
I'd add a weather radio that has an alert function as a must have. Those small weather radios, while they'll pick up the weather band, won't warn you when in the middle of the night when there's an incoming storm, and that's when you really need it. Camping means going to places you're not necessarily familiar with, so it's doubly important to have a weather radio there.
I have one - could have sworn I included it. Yeah a REAL one would be better tho.
You had a little Weather Channel radio but it didn't look like it did alerts, just picked up the weather band. That's something people have to look for to make sure what they are buying will also pick up alerts when it's on standby. I'm kind of a weather nerd so I keep up what's happening with the weather but I traveled all over the country. I wasn't conversant enough with the weather risks in some place like Montana to feel comfortable not having a weather radio to alert me about a hazard. The last place you want to be with a severe storm bearing down on you is in an RV.
you are correct. I have actually OFTEN been accused of not paying enough attention to the weather forecasts.
Thanks for sharing your very helpful thoughts.
Great info. - thank you. Love the cat tent, I'm going to look for one, and that little air compressor, among other things.
glad you enjoyed. You can find those tents online, a company called ABO GEAR. A small compressor is great for bike tires - pushes the limit but will do the van tires. :)
Good Video. I would add another idea if you are not going to be driving around a lot would be some fuel stabilizer . Wheel covers are another big thing. Just my couple of ideas to add on
BigggRoss EXCELLENT IDEAS !!
My husband has a WD40 addiction I laughed out loud when you said it.
Great suggestions, thanks! Did I miss fire extinguisher(s)?
I can see you care alot for your cats..I love mine too. Saw a couple with cats that had a opening under their bed that had outside access.They made a small what they called "Catio",a pen they would have connect to the door to the outside and let the cats come outside.Made with one by ones and chicken wire to keep the darling in the pen with a couple small square platforms for them to lounge.bet the would love. When they moved around the made the pen so it came apart and fit under and in the opening..just a thought,
I thought my Wilson was broken too, but I think it was because of my fiberglass roof. They are designed to be used on metal roofs because the metal greatly helps the antenna. I upgraded to a slightly larger antenna and 3m'd a 12"x12" piece of steel to my fiberglass roof for the antenna to magnet to, and I saw the wilson raise the bars for the first time since I bought it.
John-Paul Jespersen THANKS MUCH!! I try to get the little antenna outside but I also know this is a REALLY bad spot. Question - does yours seem to get really hot?
Great list, I think I have it ALL and then some. LOL Very well done video thanks for sharing. I think the bed is most important too You must be comfortable to be happy :-)
+RVing LiveThe Dream Thanks - glad you liked it and yes I agree.. whatever each person needs to be comfortable that's what they should try to take along. lol
Thank you so much for this invaluable info. Just fyi...folks can get the softer LED lights now. I have them and they are soooo nice! I got a hand-vac also. Another thing are wheel covers to protect the tires from UV rays. I read a few comments and didn't notice anyone mentioning Fire/CO detectors. Also, fire extinguishers expire after 6+ months if you even have one. I think my '91 rv still has the original...lol! I know this is two years later, but thought I'd add my 2 cents.
I should have mentioned fire extinguisher and CO sensor.. for a list that got out of control some of the "people should know things" slipped my mind. lol all the best
Stumbled across this. It is so good I plan to watch it at least two more times. Thanks
+44totalmassretain glad you liked it.. I thought I went too far lol
Some interesting items. I have a 20 amp drop cord - didn't know they made 30 amps, I'll start looking for one as it could be handy. Definately those large cans of bear spray are good not only for animals, but home defense too. One thing you might want to look into is those small butane camp stoves - very compact, cheap and they get just as hot as the lp ones.
+wincrasher2007 That bear spray can be a great thing. lol I have been considering a butane stove. I didn't think the cord was abig deal but my uncle who has RV'd for a couple decades told me they are really important. So I adopted the one he "loaned" me. lol
Good job..you & I are gadget lovers! Makes it irresistable at times, but I use them.
+ReignBeauHounds I know LOL
You have my favorite dishes, Calloway by Corelle and Sriracha. I think we may be soulmates. LOL.
What a thorough job you did,I can't imagine you left anything out,great job!
+Janet Clement I may be a little off on what are Wants and what are Needs. lol
I loved your statement about comfort. If you are not enjoying the experience then why do it???? Or something like that. Comfort is very important. Thanks for a great video.
I think that is a very simple yet important thought. "roughing it" for most people gets old quick and can ruin the experience for many. :)
THATS A BEAUTIFUL RV YOU HAVE LOVE ITTHANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM
Thanks very much! I am so very happy with my RV and I feel lucky to have found the right one for me. :)
This was an excellent video. I'm really glad I watched it! Hoping to get a small RV soon as a novice I really appreciate your time to make this.
sorry for missing your comment. yt is weird sometimes :) Good luck with the RV search.
Thank you so much, I'm a newbie at the RV game. I've learned a lot from your channel. Thank you so much!!!
+Rebecca Swilling glad to help any way I can because so many have helped me. Any questions feel free. :)
LAMO, "Everything I have is either covered in cat hair or Sriracha sauce."
Priceless!
I've been watching your cooking videos and siracha sauce caught my attention.
+Justine Virtue LOL thanks!!
Nice list, i'd add one decent cast iron skillet. They can be used on just about any cooking surface including fires and they can be used for self defense.. Their heavy and sturdy but they hold up to everything but rust. But if you store it right and use often, I find rust isnt too big a issue. Bed toppers are also good but can be easier to find to fit in the RV/Campers that arent big enough for a standard bed. Love the list.
Thanks very much. I should have included my cool cast iron skillet. It is actually a dutch oven but the top is a skillet. 2 things in one is awesome in a small RV. :) Yes a bed topper is great for ones that can't get a "real" mattress. Thanks very much for the ideas. all the best
Thats actually what i have too because a regular dutch oven wouldnt fit my tiny oven, its oh so itty bitty. All the best to you and your furry friends as well! :D
cool ! I think they are a good way to go - I actually need to start using mine more. :) Thanks very much :)
Thanks for the great video! Am leaving in 2 weeks in my suv, and wouldn't have thought of half of this.
Barbara Webster glad if it helped even a tiny bit. all the best and safe travels
This is so great! Best from NY. Excellent info. I went to local store Dr. Bronners. Got Peppermint Oil.
very cool !! :)
Why haven't many done videos on this most important aspect of travelling. Most people would give an in-depth review of various equipment and gadgets they have but not a checklist of things to buy when living in an RV. Thanks and have s good time.
I'm glad it may have been helpful ...even tho I am sure I take too much stuff along. lmao Then again not everything goes on every trip. :-)
Portable / small 12 Volts TV .. is a must.
ELMATRACA69 I have a 12V I don't use very often but I agree. For those that like TV and movies.
my parents just bought 1999 dodge RV similar to this. enjoy your videos and what to do.
+craigjkb Thanks! I hope they like theirs as much as I like mine. :) all the best
Wando Dano - I'm glad I found this video and even tho it's older I hope you'll reply to a few questions.
The Husband is in Winkler Manitoba Canada, home of Leisure Travel Vans, for a 'before we commit' factory tour. $150,000 USD is cash money out of our investment fund and we want to be sure we do it right the first time and have no regrets. We chose the Unity FX because of it's exterior dimensions [21'1" L, 7'10.5" W, 10'6" H incl AC], interior headroom [6'5"], the slide out with a walk around nearly king size Murhey Bed and the standard's list, the Mercedes cut away frame, exterior storage, interior closets, drawers, the 2 year roadside assistance freebie etc as well as an awesome floor plan.
Your tips and hints are extremely valuable and I've been making notes. What we'd like is your opinion regarding the few options on our 'build list'....
A diesel Onan 3.2 KW generator rather than gas. We figured we're fueling the house engine with diesel anyway.
Alcoa aluminum wheels.
Upgraded ceiling fans with rain sensors.
400 W solar panels.
Electric stabilizer jacks.
Macerator pump drain line.
Whole house surge protector.
Wi-Fi extender with 4G.
Hope you have time to reply back, thanks!!
ok... BUT BUT -- these are JUST opinions.. I am not an expert. :)
1. I'd agree on the genny - life would seem simple if both are diesel
2. the wheels seem like a fine choice
3. I don't have rain sensor fan and haven't had any problems but wouldn't think they are a bad thing.
4. That is a good amount of solar - I think it comes down to how you want to "camp". If you plan to boondock a lot great thing to have.. if mostly being on power not as much. I'd guess it is pricey but having the system installed at the factory will make it nice and clean.
5. I don't have stabilizer jacks... but sure wish I did !!! get those lol
6. The macerator can be great - I've heard some have problems with them but overall people I know with them seem to like them.
7. Surge protector is ALWAYS a good thing to protect the electrical system.
8. Wifi extender is good to have - depends on cost they are charging for it opposed to after market.
I hope my OPINIONS have been helpful lol all the best and good luck with your upcoming purchase. :)
You remind me of my dad, NEVER leave the house without a roll of duct tape in the car because if you don't know you just don't know. He was pretty handy with DYI projects and had enough stuff to cover just about any emergency. Of the CZcams RVers we're subscribed to, you seem to have been doing this for a long time and always offer a tip or hint we'd not thought of or seen before from other RVers so that's why I asked for your opinion!! Plus your when shit happens deal with it attitude!!
The options add $18,200 with the genny taking up $7800 of the total. The Wi Fi extender is $845, the solar is offered as a 200 W or a 400 W for $2860 and we want the larger because if you don't know..... and both are factory installed, no aftermarket holes in the roof. The fan option is $455 each but we see it as a safety feature and there's only two. The surge protector is $455 but this house is loaded with electronics and it seemed a MUST HAVE!!
THANK YOU for your opinions regarding our concerns, I feel better with our choices!!
Husband called while I was writing this and said "pull the trigger", I'll call the local dealer [2 hrs away in Holland MI] in the morning and have an appt set before his plane lands later in the day. Now I have to go do my "I'm so Excited" dance, LOL!
I understand your logic and thinking. I guess it can come down to what you can afford and what "value" you see in each item. I haven't priced all those items but some seem good and some a bit high - not sure what kind of wifi extender you get for 845 but that and the fan seem a little high but again I don't know prices. I think the genny and solar seems good. but the most important thing at the end of the day is being happy with what you buy. I think you will end up with a beautiful shiny awesome RV.. but keep a roll of duct tape.. ya know - just in case! lol all the best
Your generator is actually a very good way to recharge batteries. The glitch in the system is almost always the cheap converter/chargers that come with most RVs, especially a class B. Most of them can't pass more than about 10 amps an hour. If you have 150 amps work of battery and it's only half discharged, it will still take almost 8 hours to top off the battery. You can get a PowerMax 35 or 45 amp converter/charger for about $100. That same 50% discharged battery will now take between two and three hours to recharge your battery.
you just explained that far better than I did. :)
Great suggestions! They all looked like "must haves" to me!
yescandles I have that problem -- everything seems like a must. lol
Excellent list & descriptions for why we need this stuff. Thanks for sharing!!
+Dana H. hope in some small way it could be helpful. I seem to find ways to "justify" all the "junk". lol
I like the 5 gallon water jug with hand pump. Used to think I needed a 100 gallon tank like on bigger class As. But I bet 5 gallons probably works just fine. Where did you buy the hand pump? Pretty cool. And in video about charging house batteries. I assumed the generator would do well charging house batteries but I wouldn't know. Hmm, there has to be a way to charge house batteries quickly with modern technology now? Who knows. What's your opinion of buying a used class b verses building your own class b van? Cheapest entry point I'm thinking is buying a used class b. If i do a custom van build I bet it could cost double the price.
I like the 5 gallon jug because I am kinda picky about drinking water. Even using theRV filters I'm not always thrilled about camp water so I buy water or refill the 5 gallon jug at a Meijer or walmart. I haven't had any issues with the onboard fresh water tank size for cooking or showers. The genny will slow charge the house batteries well. Some people will run genny and then connect a battery charger to an ac outlet then connect to batteries for faster charging. I haven't had problems with too slow of charging so I haven't done it myself but they say it works a bit quicker. A self build is a really cool idea, you just have to have the skills and then realize if you want all the things in a normal class B -- those pieces parts can be pretty pricey. a two or three way fridge isn''t cheap not to mention all the other things. Yes I think a build would take time, patience and money but in the end you could have it set up exactly how you wanted it.
It's me Nancy I love the way you do things I didn't knew about the air in the frigerator you gave me a good idea
thanks - glad it was helpful
Just stumbled on this old video ,thanks for the information, i stumbled onto angela m channel when i was looking up campsites in Colorado. Safe travels 😎
thanks - hope it was helpful - she is funny :)
Thanks for keeping this real.
Not fake
I always try my best to keep it real
I always say, "If you can't fix it with duct tape, it's broke!"
Great viewer question, and spectacular response!
Mary Raycraft I got a bit carried away but yes it was an awesome question.
I bought the exact same unit as you today !! mine is a 97 leisure van freedom wide body !! Skål 🍺 🍺 🍺
Congrats!! all the best with it
Wasp spray works better than bear spray, It sprays further
most tests have shown that wasp spray isn't as good. It has different chemicals meant for wasps not humans and or bears. lol Sure it isn't fun to get sprayed with it but it won't do as much "damage" as pepper sprays. In a pinch sure but there are better things.
Squirt gun with half lemon juice and half pepper sauce...legal; all natural
NOO!!! Wasp spray is poisonous and SOOO toxic to the environment....
Also, some states have laws against using wasp spray on humans even to protect yourself.
Excellent information. I have cats as well and just contemplating how to take them along. Great insights for us cat lovers. Thanks!
Hope it was at least a little helpful. Taking cats along can be awesome overall but as with anything there will at times be challenges. :)
In some cases, Dow Corning Molykote 55 o-ring lubricant would be better than plumber's grease.
Despite being made for industrial and military applications, it is available on the open market at Amazon.com.
I know firsthand that it does what its labeling claims- it swells and preserves natural rubber, not just for plumbing, but for other rubber items on an RV or any other type of vehicle. I's rather costly, but a worthwhile expense if one plans to keep a vehicle for a long time.
Wicked Techkid really good to know. Thanks!
I am so glad that you don't drink out of your tank. I cringe when I see people drinking out of their tank without proper filtration. gross.
I filter the water but I still stick to bottled water .. trusting campgrounds even with the normal filter is just not worth it to me. lol
There is no "proper filtration" and if there was a previous owner the propylene glycol is already in it... as well as stinking algae that grows during storage.
ebook...ebook...make some money from your experiences...great list...
Pluto Believer I should look into that. I often dont stop and think - HEY I COULD MAKE MONEY WITH THIS. :) I might need to start
Just a reminder ... when coming into Canada Pepper Spray is a prohibited weapon. (so are all type of taser devices) Bear spray is legal but if you tell customs you are going to Toronto that just might seem a little suspicious. If your going camping in the wilderness ... then it's fine.
ka1133 Good to know... I guess I wasn't truthful my last visit there. lol
You're such a good guy. Love from NY. xo
thanks much lol
You said the AC adaptor coverts 30 amps to 110. That is incorrect. Those adaptors convert 110 AC @ 30 amps to 110 AC @15 amps. You can run most AC units but I recommend letting the built in battery charger top up the RV battery a little first before turning on the AC and never run a microwave and AC at the same time on the adaptor. The adaptor has a one time 15 amp fuse built in, but more than likely the breaker at the panel will trip first.
+Un Real I must have misspoken. I have have been known to do that in life and on videos. lol Thanks - I didn't realize I had said that.
I just wanted to point it out because it is a danger to miss inform people. You would not believe how many people think that is a 240 30 amp plug and build an outlet with 240 on it. Kaboom!!!
I know I am late to the party on this video, my husband & I live in a Class A. We use our onboard fresh water, for drinking my husband installed a reverse osmosis under the kitchen sink, it works out great.
I know lots of people who do that and it can be great way to go - for me it's just a personal preference to not drink from the tanks. :) Tough in a Class B to have the space under the sink lol
Really good ! Comprehensive ! Think I have the same gear, minus the cat stuff, cos my wife got custody :) mind you..had to make a midnight trip to the vets tonight...bladder blockage ..£450 bill..he's gonna be in for a few nights.....should be ok I hope... .. I place great value on animals...and all life forms really.....after all, we share the planet with them.
iamsabian I ended up with custody of one the same way. :) and yes I also place great value even on the days they bug me. lol
Put your kitty on wet food, no dry ever. Better yet, a balanced raw food. Dry food is harsh and deadly, google it.
You can polish your headlamp with colgate toothpaste seriously
Hey Dano, I congratulate you on your recent flea market finds in one of your recent videos. The pressure cooker was a GREAT buy, did it come with the little"jiggler" that sits on top of the lid vent? I didn't see that you had one in the video. If it didn't come with one, you can get one on Amazon. The jiggler helps with building up the "pressure" and regulates the "pressure", and it indicates if the heat needs to be turned down [or up]. Just looking out for you, you know how Granmas are ! Love your vids, Jan in Indiana
***** No I "think" it is missing a part. I will only use it as a normal pot until I figure out if it is fixable. I have never used one so I had a feeling something might be missing but the price was good.
Thank you for this. Is an Air compressor a want? So would you not recommend the EvaDry unit? The thing I am not fond of w/ the DampRid is buying all those plastic buckets. Do you inspect your fire extinguishers and alarms on an annual or seasonal basis? Just looked into AAA Plus (rv coverage) and it's about $6/month. Totally worth it. (Especially for a single female.) Good advice about the Fridge, didn't think of that! I worked in Mech. Engineering for 10 years so I am way more mechanically inclined than I am electrically. I recently went to Half Priced Books and got some RV books, I'm learning a lot. Thanks again, bud. :)
Angela M I like having the air compressor - great for the bike and buzzboard and in an emergency I like to think if I had to plug a tire it could get me to a shop. Because honestly jacking a Class B up on the side of the road is a risky thing!! I have seen the EvaDry and now that you mentioned it I looked again and will give one a try. You can buy bigger refill bags of damp rid but I admit it can also make a mess if spilled. I will honestly give EvaDry a try.. so thanks very much for the idea. I look at the fire extinguisher maybe one every week or two and test the other sensors. That is a good AAA deal!! If you do your research you will do fine... I mean I am no Rocket Surgeon. lol
Well if I was worried about fitting everything I need into a class B I am not now, because you have a lot of stuff that is the "just in case" type of thing vs the use most every day and obviously you found room for it all.
RealTatiacha I think many would be surprised how much stuff you can get in a Class B. I still have LOTS of unused space even though I have a lot of junk. lol I also am really happy with mine because for a Class B it has great storage.
The duct tape the space program uses and used is not the same you buy for 99 cents a roll... it costs $150 k per roll for space tape. Duct tape just would not work in the temp extremes you find in space. Cell phone reception.. no matter who your carrier is you will not get reception at her house because, where her home is at, it's in a reception shadow, meaning before you get to her house you will have full reception and right after it you'll have full reception as well, but on it... nope.
AverageBetty just posted a simple Bacon Sriracha Potato Salad... Right up your alley! Great for pick-a-nickin...
***** cool !!
Holy sh*t Dano! You got alotta sh*t! 😜 as you know, I've been with you from the beginning and though I've watched all of your videos (and 👍👍👍👍 'em all). It really hit home how much you have accomplished with your rig! Wowzers! You got a bunch of great tips in this one! I'm going to watch it again and make a list. I have several of the suggested items that I need to throw in. You did however miss 2 very important items, which Vinnie was trying to point out to you. You must have a couple of furry critters, one critter preferably feline with only one ear and also a big fluffy yellow one. I however have 3 dergs and one big fat yellow cat who sheds like there is no tomorrow... Oh well we gotta love 'em and you know you'd miss em if they came up missing. Well, I guess I better put a jug of Siracha sauce on the grocery list to stick in the MH. I've never had it before. I'm a Franks fan... Keep em coming! You know I always enjoy. Give the cats a snuggle... Thanks for sharing!
***** Thanks VERY much!! Always appreciate your positive outlook :)
thats really great to be prepared but aren't these add weights?...but loved the idea of using the real bed mattress for comfort. Thank you for sharing...
I probably do take more things along than I may always need but the weight really isn't as much as it may seem. :) Also, I will say I often swap many things out depending on the trip I am on - some trips are lots of driving and some are more stationary destination kind of trips (like this trip was). For me a real mattress is my favorite thing. :) all the best
I'm grateful for your help
I hope it was even a tiny bit helpful. all the best
That was a very informative , helpful video..thanks for sharing
+Marie Many hope it helps - all the best :)
Super good video, thank you for these great suggestions.
Ginny D glad you liked it
Great info, thanks for the video. Love the cats.
hope it was helpful.. all the best :)
I wouldn't have thought you could have put all that stuff in a 40ft diesel pusher. :). Grizzly bear spray! Great for idiots. Another must, your camera.
Off Trail Hiking I really think it may have seemed far more stuff than really in there. then again for a Class B i am fortunate to have lots of storage area.
Fire extinguisher!
yes - i forgot to mention how important to have one. slip of my mind with all the other junk lol
Great video...pepper spray?🤐 whip out that 357 😉❣works better..lol..sriracha sauce a must, mine is the chalupa sauce 😁...I know most of these but made a list of thing we will need...hugs...
lol you don't show all your cards. ;-) I like the chalupa too. :) I also guess this proves I am not a minimalist. lol
well done! thank you.
glad you enjoyed
Good Sam is only a discount card if you buy something from camping world.
Yeah - I got a great deal on my RV used from Camping World but don't really buy anything from them.
Good video with information I will want to have with me.
hope it was a tiny bit helpful
great setup dude
Your videos are intresting... but that's no 30 AMP extension cord. 30 Amp would be 10/3 and that isn't 10/3 cable.
thanks. not sure what I said on this old video but the cord I would have been talking about should be an extra heavy duty. I got it as a gift when I bought the RV. An uncle kept telling me how "this Bayco is a REAL cord!!" lol
I think it's a 10 gage... and that is plenty for 110 voltage. That's what I'm using. $1 per foot on amazon. I hook two together so they easily pull apart rather than breaking something.
If you can wait a month, those LED bulbs only cost about a buck a piece shipped from china. Well worth it.
yeah I don't hardly ever use the ones I haven't replaced but when they die I will replace with led
If you want more tips, I have uploaded 101 RV tips and mods.
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Thanks Dano... Really ejoyed this!
+Raymond Gaylord glad you liked it.. it reminds me... i take too much crap along. lol all the best
Says a lot about you when your cat is that comfortable. 7:32 :)
He was comfortable / angry that I was in his way. lmao
The most important thing after buying an RV is make sure you did NOT buy it from Camping World, or Heartland. There are NO lemon laws for RVs and those unaware of this are their lawful prey.
I got mine from Camping World and honestly couldn't be happier. They gave me a great price - service and treated me VERY well. I was wary but with anything there are risks. There is obviously a good chance I got lucky but I've been happy and this RV has NEVER given me any problems. I have more distrust for some of individuals out there that are more than happy to take advantage, hide and lie about problems when selling an RV.
I always say if you can sleep well you can put up with a lot of other problems.
I think there is a LOT of truth to that. :)
Thanks for the tip of putting a trash bag over the power post.
I don't know if it is really necessary but I've always done it - just seemed like a good idea.
I'd just add two things Dan'O , I know you use them allot ( 1, BABY WIPES , 2 , BLEACH WIPES ! ) just have to have them .
Yeah - forgot to includes those things lol
What about bug spray?
very useful content.
+Dave Oatway thanks
Great suggestions!
hope there may have been a couple helpful things. :) all the best
You mentioned in this video that having the onboard generator is important. How bad is the noise or vibrations from your generator and air conditioner? Is it bad to the point where it’s annoying or keeps you awake?
I would say both are things you get used to and not that bad. The AC can take some getting used to because it is 3ft above the bed, which is the norm for Class B's. I have honestly gotten to where I am ok with it. I am grateful that my generator is in the front of the RV and not near the bed. The Onan 2800 really is very quiet and doesn't bother me. I will also say tho - I haven't left the genny running at night while I sleep - I tend to just use fans instead. Hope that helps
So much great information!
+Cogal H. Thanks and glad you liked it. I guess I should say this is the NON minimalist version. lmao
great video
good info
THE BIGG DOGG thanks!! I got way way carried away. lol
i know the feeling,,lol
THE BIGG DOGG sadly this is AFTER editing out stuff. smh lol
Great job…..excellent !
+berkmanyt thanks very much.
Outstanding video. Thank you.
Sorry, I meant GREAT VIDEO!!!!