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I just sold my house and am planning to buy an RV and hit the road full-time! I have gotten so many great ideas from your videos on essential items and organizing stuff! Thanks!
I'm brand new to RVing. I'm loving your vids!!! I work an hour & a half away from our home. So we bought a used camper & set it at a lake for the season. I have no idea what I'm doing 😂 But I grow more confident as I watch your vids!! I am actually making note & have this vid at the top of my list to reference to replace or improve this camper. I can't say Thank you enough!!!
Is that you ? I came across this video because I’m doing the same thing and was searching rv stuff on you tube. You were my boss for a little while at Mazda dealership and I was a tech. Small world haha Glad you are doing well and great videos. You are a UA-cam star
I used the Unique tank treatment. It works great and no smells. Plus the Camco Water filter does work great and the first thing I noticed was better water pressure in my RV.
I watched a video you did a while back about water pressure regulators and I had a preset one and had issues with water flow so after watching your video I bought an adjustable one from Camco and so far it works great. No issues with water flow. Thanks.
Oh my gosh this was so helpful, I just hope we can get these things in Australia 🐨 I know what I’ll be doing for the rest of the day, trying to find them 🤣
You definitely notice a huge difference in the amount of heat that Reflectix keeps out when the sun is pounding on your RV windows. We've had our travel trailer for 6 years now and I regret not doing this simple mod sooner. A must have and so simple to do!
@@GratefulGlamper you all have been so great to follow and I have learned much from your channel. I am insurance professional so if you ever need advice let me know. My favorite campground is Moose Hillock. Near lake George NY. Private campsites. Very spacious. Great for younger families. See you on the road. 😊
Yes, those screen covers are a must! Friends of ours had a bird nest with baby birdies inside their vent on their camper. Also, where did you get the nice over the door towel hanger that you hang your towels on? That would be perfect for my camper! Thanks for reviewing all these cool products!
The reason for the unthreaded water faucets is to prevent backflow into the public water supply in places that are subject to freezing temperatures and can’t use an inline backflow preventer. Using the Water Bandit defeats the “air gap” and potentially exposes the public to bacterial contamination that can spread throughout a water system. As a former park ranger, I routinely confiscated Water Bandits, especially when people were using them for an unauthorized water hookup and denying others access to the water system.
I recently purchased a portable dishwasher and am excited for it to arrive and just hope it will fit in my Cracked RV plastic sink. I am so excited to use it when it comes. I am actually considering purchasing a second one with an external filled for those days when my water is frozen and I have an extra bottle or two. I have been lucky to always have electricity whenever I have stayed.
Thank you for real-person-tested products and your honest evaluation! I love your content. A suggestion, when following the link to your Amazon site, I would have liked a “list” of the items mentioned in this video. I found it confusing to have to use the search bar on your Amazon site in order to find the ‘montion-activated lights’, or any other item the video mentions. It was confusing in that I had to guess in what list category you grouped items - RV Tech? Everyday RV living? RV Living and Camping Gear? Or RV Organization and Storage Hacks? Thanks for awesome tips, tricks, and advice. I value your work.❤
I could not stand microfiber towels until recently. At work, the new microfiber towels stuck to the skin, but after washing MANY times, the irritating stickiness went away. Now they are soft and feel like other towels. / I have trouble with quick-connects that are plastic or metal. After a while, they both seem to start a slow leak/drip. So, I went back to threading the hoses.
I've found several on Amazon. Tip: We use ours while the trailer is parked. Instead of manually dumping the water, I drilled a hole in the "bucket" and put a rubber grommet and a tube in it that drains into the sink.
I keep a hose clamp and a piece of double-sided velcro with my water bandit. In state parks, I refill my water tank with a 60 gal water bladder. The hose clamp & velcro allow me to fill the bladder without holding the bandit and/or spring-return hand wheel by hand during the filling process.
We have a Jackery....it works great. We also have the little flat led motion lights.....we even put some in our sticks and bricks. We have the hose splitter, well I mean, we had one. It got left behind at a campsite. Yay for Nano tape. We need some and couldn't remember what it is called! We love all of your recommendations. Thank you!
I'd love to hear your recommendations for a dehumidifier. I've had situations where a spring thunderstorm moves in and my windows condensate so badly water pools on the window sill. (thank you!)
@GratefulGlamper, I really enjoy your videos. In this video, I noticed you mentioned Reflectix. In another of your videos, I saw you had an insulation board over your front windshield. Have you switched over to Reflectix everywhere? Or do you do something different for the large front windshield?
The non-adjustable regulator is really just a flow restrictor, so it drops the pressure when when there is flow, but lets it rise to full value when flow is off. To put it another way, it restricts pressure when you are washing dishes, but when you shut off the faucet, your rig's plumbing is exposed to full, possibly dangerous, pressure. This is really only useful if you use it to fill your fresh tank, not for use on city water. Ask me how I know....
@@GratefulGlamperwhen you were showing the bug vent cover, it looked like a small round one over a larger square grid for your water heater/furnace cover.
I tried the nanotape and found it to be as awful to work with as flex steel tape. It stuck to itself and had to toss pieces because couldn’t get it unstuck from itself. Finally got a piece to use and my little spice rack fell off the wall the next morning. I had Aldi plastic spice jars in it. Went back to command strips.
We have a couple of resources for you! gratefulglamper.com/partners/ is where you can find discounts we’ve negotiated with businesses and our Amazon store can be found here: gratefulglamper.com/amazon
a regular a/c removes about 10 gallons of water a day. A gas heater burns up your moisture in the air, and cooler temperatures contract moisture and i can see your concern to some degree. I have never seen the need for a dehumidifier in the winter, and i x-HVAC engineer. Not sure that information is accurate, but not spending too much brain bands on it ither
Do the water leak detectors require WiFi to work? The company website isn’t real clear on what is needed and don’t have a manual on the website. I don’t normally have WiFi when I’m out camping.
My water detector doesn't have an app but it did alert us there was a leak under the bathroom sink that was actually water being forced from the outside in and we were able to fix it right away.
Does anyone know of a "nano tape" that actually works? We've tried three for a simple lightweight shelf and none would hold it to the walls even when empty.
I was surprised at the water regulator. I am mooch-docking at my kids and using their water, septic and their electric. With the regulator I couldn't get enough pressure to even take a shower so we just took it off and that solved the problem. I have my own water connection so we were surprised at the difference of flow rate. I'm sure the regulator is useful for travelers, but it was a wasted purchase for this set up.
I would never give my dogs water or food in a plastic dish or something made in China. I wish UA-camrs would stop promoting products made in China. Maybe do a segment of RV things made in the USA
Be careful storing your shoes outside "in the open". There are many areas of the country that have scorpions that like to make their cave out of your shoes/boots. And when you go to put them on without checking them carefully, you can get hit by a nasty stinger!
I just read a story where peoples shoes went missing at a campground in MI and it turns out they were being stolen by a fox! All the missing shoes were found right outside the fox's den! Lol!
Just a couple of months ago our water heater kept shutting off before it had completed its job and at one point it actually set off the carbon monoxide detector. Turned out that a Miller Moth had crawled through the air vent and into the pipe that mixes the propane and air flow. Those vent screens are now on our horizon!
Electricity does not act differently from the house or a RV. It is about design, and there is a reason for a fuse to blow and without electrical background knowledge, this is not for you to attempt. It is not the rv, it is the design of the electrical system, meaning that an electrician will determine if it can be fixed or you just can'f run it. There is nothing that cannot be fix in this scenario, but that is up to you and the choices that are given to you. DYI and no knowledge and fire will be your outcome, so just be safe with your decisions. For example, i am a x-HVAC and x-electrician from working as a career in that industry and with my trailer, i am designing and rewiring my entire trailer and i will be able to run everything includuing oven, stove, a/c and dryer. i am very busy when working from home, and i need to be on the go and no time to be cautious about the power i use. meaning that if i did not have this skill set than i would be paying an electrician company to redesign and rewire my rv. Electricity works the same in your rv as if does in your house, but there is laws of electricity that needs to be understood and just the other day watching a rv video, this person gave out information that was unsafe and he was dead wrong and had no idea about electricity and everyone was praising this video and i had to engage and beg the viewers to not listen to what he was saying. Electrical work when done in certain ways will kill you or burn your family alive. And constantly having a blown fuse is an indication it is time to hire an electrician, and not a RV mechanic, i am serious.
if i dont have the time, then a electrician is who i will call cause i have a common reference of their knowledge. We don't know what we don't know and do not play with physics just to save a dollar because when you are dead, it all doesn't matter in the first place
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now the tooth brush holder is genius. I am loving this video and not even half way through
I just sold my house and am planning to buy an RV and hit the road full-time! I have gotten so many great ideas from your videos on essential items and organizing stuff! Thanks!
I'm brand new to RVing. I'm loving your vids!!! I work an hour & a half away from our home. So we bought a used camper & set it at a lake for the season. I have no idea what I'm doing 😂 But I grow more confident as I watch your vids!! I am actually making note & have this vid at the top of my list to reference to replace or improve this camper. I can't say Thank you enough!!!
Thanks for watching- glad you’re finding our videos helpful!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!
I just used square throw pillows for my roof vents.
Great idea
Is that you ? I came across this video because I’m doing the same thing and was searching rv stuff on you tube. You were my boss for a little while at Mazda dealership and I was a tech. Small world haha Glad you are doing well and great videos. You are a UA-cam star
now the reflectors are a great knowledge i never thought of and will be getting that when i get my first trailer next month
I used the Unique tank treatment. It works great and no smells. Plus the Camco Water filter does work great and the first thing I noticed was better water pressure in my RV.
I watched a video you did a while back about water pressure regulators and I had a preset one and had issues with water flow so after watching your video I bought an adjustable one from Camco and so far it works great. No issues with water flow. Thanks.
Awesome!
Oh my gosh this was so helpful, I just hope we can get these things in Australia 🐨
I know what I’ll be doing for the rest of the day, trying to find them 🤣
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Because of u guys, i bought micro towels for my camper 2yrs ago. Brilliant idea really. 🍻
Awesome!
Me too!
Vent pillow. Probably foil up, in Summer.
And foil facing to the inside, in Winter.
That's exactly what I was thinking... 👍🏽
You definitely notice a huge difference in the amount of heat that Reflectix keeps out when the sun is pounding on your RV windows. We've had our travel trailer for 6 years now and I regret not doing this simple mod sooner. A must have and so simple to do!
I bought a patriot large gen , and the small one lion also. , for my build. Im just starting my build.
"Actually" 😂 I'm so glad I don't drink because that would have been a good drinking game. Seriously though it's a good video with good information.
Thanks for watching!
Turkish towels feel so much better than microfiber!
Absolutely agree with this! "Here's the deal"...microfiber does not feel good.
Hate the way microfiber feels in your skin
You missed the whole point. Drying time and space saver!@@waynemocik8885
@@waynemocik8885 I agree, Turkish towels is what I use.
I use thin Terry cloth towels, they dry fast and I like how they feel.
Water sensors are the new smoke alarms. Great suggestions
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@@GratefulGlamper you all have been so great to follow and I have learned much from your channel. I am insurance professional so if you ever need advice let me know.
My favorite campground is Moose Hillock. Near lake George NY. Private campsites. Very spacious. Great for younger families.
See you on the road. 😊
Love these water sensors. We have a set in our house and they work great
I have learned so much from your channel. Glad I came across this.
Glad you found us!
Yes, those screen covers are a must! Friends of ours had a bird nest with baby birdies inside their vent on their camper. Also, where did you get the nice over the door towel hanger that you hang your towels on? That would be perfect for my camper! Thanks for reviewing all these cool products!
The reason for the unthreaded water faucets is to prevent backflow into the public water supply in places that are subject to freezing temperatures and can’t use an inline backflow preventer. Using the Water Bandit defeats the “air gap” and potentially exposes the public to bacterial contamination that can spread throughout a water system. As a former park ranger, I routinely confiscated Water Bandits, especially when people were using them for an unauthorized water hookup and denying others access to the water system.
The water bandit isn’t meant to be used “permanently” but on an “as needed” basis for filling only.
@@GratefulGlamper
That doesn’t mean there won’t be someone out there trying to cause trouble for others by their own selfishness.
I guessed wrong, I just knew that the number 1 was going to be a TPMS. Great video though, awesome info!
I recently purchased a portable dishwasher and am excited for it to arrive and just hope it will fit in my Cracked RV plastic sink. I am so excited to use it when it comes. I am actually considering purchasing a second one with an external filled for those days when my water is frozen and I have an extra bottle or two. I have been lucky to always have electricity whenever I have stayed.
I just bought the soft start thing from your website. Can’t wait to get it and see how it works. Keep up the great work love you guys
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for real-person-tested products and your honest evaluation! I love your content. A suggestion, when following the link to your Amazon site, I would have liked a “list” of the items mentioned in this video. I found it confusing to have to use the search bar on your Amazon site in order to find the ‘montion-activated lights’, or any other item the video mentions. It was confusing in that I had to guess in what list category you grouped items - RV Tech? Everyday RV living? RV Living and Camping Gear? Or RV Organization and Storage Hacks? Thanks for awesome tips, tricks, and advice. I value your work.❤
Thanks for the suggestion, we’ll keep that in mind as we continue to improve our content.
Been watching you guys for 3 years now
Thank you for being a loyal viewer! 💙
AWESOME VIDEO. Thank you
New drinking game. Take a shot every time she says "Here's the deal". Make sure you have a lot on hand.
I quit counting at 11!! Good thing I didn't take your bet I would be to drunk to watch.
Love the usb rechargeable lights.😊❤
Im looking for the link to those. Could you post it?
Were is the link for the dehumidifier. Ty
Yeah I can't find it on their Amazon site.
I could not stand microfiber towels until recently. At work, the new microfiber towels stuck to the skin, but after washing MANY times, the irritating stickiness went away. Now they are soft and feel like other towels. / I have trouble with quick-connects that are plastic or metal. After a while, they both seem to start a slow leak/drip. So, I went back to threading the hoses.
Who knew rv life could be so complicated and costly! 😮 I’ll stay with my simple unencumbered van life. Happy trails!
I don’t see the dehumidifier on your AMZ page. Great list
Me either! I looked all over.
Where did you get the small dehumidifier? I don't find it anywhere in your amazon store. Thanks!
I've found several on Amazon. Tip: We use ours while the trailer is parked. Instead of manually dumping the water, I drilled a hole in the "bucket" and put a rubber grommet and a tube in it that drains into the sink.
You must be salesman of the year because I have almost everything!
😂
I keep a hose clamp and a piece of double-sided velcro with my water bandit. In state parks, I refill my water tank with a 60 gal water bladder. The hose clamp & velcro allow me to fill the bladder without holding the bandit and/or spring-return hand wheel by hand during the filling process.
Great idea - thanks for sharing
Can you pls share more about your glamper hideaway home base location? We are curious 😊
Can you do a video on the method you showed for putting in the reflectix???? I haven’t seen that method and really interested in seeing! Thanks!
Just bought my first camper. A 95 Palomino pop up. Literally just got home with it. 300 miles one way to get it.
Wow! That’s a trek! Happy camping and enjoy!
Thank you
So I rechecked the distance, it's 170 miles one way. Ooooppppss . So 340 total...
FYI the dirt dauber screens will void any warranties IF they're in place during service. OEMs claim they restrict air flow. The more you know!
We have a Jackery....it works great. We also have the little flat led motion lights.....we even put some in our sticks and bricks. We have the hose splitter, well I mean, we had one. It got left behind at a campsite. Yay for Nano tape. We need some and couldn't remember what it is called! We love all of your recommendations. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment and for watching
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
now the water senor i would used when i was running my own HVAC business to all my customers
Nice review. We actually have quite a few of the list. LoL
Thanks for watching
I just bought two of these. For some reason, wasps find me wherever I go!!!!
Did you DIY your shirt? I love it!
I didn’t - but thanks, I got it at Maurice’s several years ago
How about a Camco rv?
I'd love to hear your recommendations for a dehumidifier. I've had situations where a spring thunderstorm moves in and my windows condensate so badly water pools on the window sill. (thank you!)
We have this one: amzn.to/3yToyFz
@@GratefulGlamper thank you!!!!
@@GratefulGlamper I bought one! Thanks!
@GratefulGlamper, I really enjoy your videos. In this video, I noticed you mentioned Reflectix. In another of your videos, I saw you had an insulation board over your front windshield. Have you switched over to Reflectix everywhere? Or do you do something different for the large front windshield?
Great ideas ❤
Thank you! 😊
The non-adjustable regulator is really just a flow restrictor, so it drops the pressure when when there is flow, but lets it rise to full value when flow is off. To put it another way, it restricts pressure when you are washing dishes, but when you shut off the faucet, your rig's plumbing is exposed to full, possibly dangerous, pressure. This is really only useful if you use it to fill your fresh tank, not for use on city water. Ask me how I know....
But do the adjustable ones actually reduce the still water pressure? I want full full, at only 40 psi or so
Thank you Nice 😮 video
Thanks for watching
Do you put your water filter closest to your rv or the spigot?
We’ve done both, but usually on the spigot side
Need a link to the water detector please.
amzn.to/3WgUbjL
I would of never though a water pressure regulator. I will get some of that tape. I hope its water proof.
Surprised at the number 1. I thought it would be a water filter!
I'm surprised a surge/voltage protector did not make list.
So were we 🤷♀️
Lets play a drinking game! Everytime she says "here's the deal", take a shot of your favorite beverage!
One thing about UA-cam is you start to see the phrases some people use often. Much like we get to know the phrases our good friends use over and over
Why do you have a small round vent cover on a larger square vent? Or was that done just for the video?
We don’t have a round vent cover? Maybe you’re seeing our peplink antenna?
@@GratefulGlamperwhen you were showing the bug vent cover, it looked like a small round one over a larger square grid for your water heater/furnace cover.
I tried the nanotape and found it to be as awful to work with as flex steel tape. It stuck to itself and had to toss pieces because couldn’t get it unstuck from itself. Finally got a piece to use and my little spice rack fell off the wall the next morning. I had Aldi plastic spice jars in it. Went back to command strips.
Sorry, can’t find that dehumidifier. Do you have a link?
amzn.to/4cDFOME they did change the shape some from when we bought ours
I’m new to shopping for the products from your excellent videos. Do you have a page/code for all sponsored discounts?
We have a couple of resources for you! gratefulglamper.com/partners/ is where you can find discounts we’ve negotiated with businesses and our Amazon store can be found here: gratefulglamper.com/amazon
@@GratefulGlamper a million thank you’s!!!
So, if you are not full time RVer’s do you still need to change your water filter every 3 months?
It depends on how much water you use, and the pressure drop across your filter
Thank you for responding.
I used the nano tape and it didn’t keep the light weight box on the wall when it got hot inside the motorhome
I have a 500 W Zachary power source somehow the battery went dead and I can’t get a charge on. It had only had a one year very disappointed.
Haven't you got enough batteries not to need a separate battery?
Did you cut the Reflextix to size or was it already sized for your windows?
We cut it to size :) I purchased a big roll amzn.to/3WywogQ
@@GratefulGlamper THANK YOU! 🤗
a regular a/c removes about 10 gallons of water a day. A gas heater burns up your moisture in the air, and cooler temperatures contract moisture and i can see your concern to some degree. I have never seen the need for a dehumidifier in the winter, and i x-HVAC engineer. Not sure that information is accurate, but not spending too much brain bands on it ither
😫I can't find the Venture 4th towels on your Amazon Store. I found them on Amazon but, I wanted to use your affiliate link.
amzn.to/4fcTkte
Do the water leak detectors require WiFi to work? The company website isn’t real clear on what is needed and don’t have a manual on the website. I don’t normally have WiFi when I’m out camping.
Either WiFi or Bluetooth, but only WiFi will notify you if you’re not at your RV
Nice job god bless
Where are the fuses? Under the steering wheel?
It can vary from RV to RV - best to check your owners manual
@@GratefulGlamper Thanks. No manual.
Link for usb motion light magnetic please!
amzn.to/4dkQLUg
Here's the deal!
Here’s the deal. 😊
My water detector doesn't have an app but it did alert us there was a leak under the bathroom sink that was actually water being forced from the outside in and we were able to fix it right away.
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Just loaded up the cart , plus a couple other things. Kinda like going to Costco! Great tips!
Thanks for watching
Does anyone know of a "nano tape" that actually works? We've tried three for a simple lightweight shelf and none would hold it to the walls even when empty.
I was surprised at the water regulator. I am mooch-docking at my kids and using their water, septic and their electric. With the regulator I couldn't get enough pressure to even take a shower so we just took it off and that solved the problem. I have my own water connection so we were surprised at the difference of flow rate. I'm sure the regulator is useful for travelers, but it was a wasted purchase for this set up.
Don't see the sconces listed to purchase!
amzn.to/4cU8ZMz
I would never give my dogs water or food in a plastic dish or something made in China. I wish UA-camrs would stop promoting products made in China. Maybe do a segment of RV things made in the USA
You use the tak treatment on a daily basis? We use ours every tank empty. Are we doing this wrong? We use the same brand as you.
I said daily but should
Have said “weekly” since we dump weekly.
@@GratefulGlamper Thanks for clearing that up.
Be careful storing your shoes outside "in the open". There are many areas of the country that have scorpions that like to make their cave out of your shoes/boots. And when you go to put them on without checking them carefully, you can get hit by a nasty stinger!
Thankfully the shoe tent zips completely closed
I just read a story where peoples shoes went missing at a campground in MI and it turns out they were being stolen by a fox! All the missing shoes were found right outside the fox's den! Lol!
@@GratefulGlamper That's good news! TKS
Tent
Dog etiquette in campgrounds.
Just a couple of months ago our water heater kept shutting off before it had completed its job and at one point it actually set off the carbon monoxide detector. Turned out that a Miller Moth had crawled through the air vent and into the pipe that mixes the propane and air flow. Those vent screens are now on our horizon!
Electricity does not act differently from the house or a RV. It is about design, and there is a reason for a fuse to blow and without electrical background knowledge, this is not for you to attempt. It is not the rv, it is the design of the electrical system, meaning that an electrician will determine if it can be fixed or you just can'f run it. There is nothing that cannot be fix in this scenario, but that is up to you and the choices that are given to you. DYI and no knowledge and fire will be your outcome, so just be safe with your decisions. For example, i am a x-HVAC and x-electrician from working as a career in that industry and with my trailer, i am designing and rewiring my entire trailer and i will be able to run everything includuing oven, stove, a/c and dryer. i am very busy when working from home, and i need to be on the go and no time to be cautious about the power i use. meaning that if i did not have this skill set than i would be paying an electrician company to redesign and rewire my rv. Electricity works the same in your rv as if does in your house, but there is laws of electricity that needs to be understood and just the other day watching a rv video, this person gave out information that was unsafe and he was dead wrong and had no idea about electricity and everyone was praising this video and i had to engage and beg the viewers to not listen to what he was saying. Electrical work when done in certain ways will kill you or burn your family alive. And constantly having a blown fuse is an indication it is time to hire an electrician, and not a RV mechanic, i am serious.
if i dont have the time, then a electrician is who i will call cause i have a common reference of their knowledge. We don't know what we don't know and do not play with physics just to save a dollar because when you are dead, it all doesn't matter in the first place
Can you say “deal” one more time?
Deal!
No, its "here's the deal"!
Fuses have nothing to do with 110 volt equipment.
The breakers are on your 110v ac power, while the automotive fuses are for your 12v dc power... RVs have both...
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can't see what you're talking about .Your words are in the way.
Actually, actually, actually! It's an epidemic!
Probiotics for your black tank. Really? No Really? What the heck are you talking about?
Bacteria and enzymes are vital to waste breakdown and controlling wastewater tank odors