The BEST RV Modifications NOBODY Does (In Less Than 20 Minutes)

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
  • ALL NEW MODS! We've been spending some time adding EVEN more really cool mods to our RV in preparation for more RV living fun this spring and we share 20 mods we've recently made that are not your "typical" RV mods!
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    Tankless Water Heater: gratefulglamper.com/etrailer
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    12 Volt Adapters: amzn.to/493F56f (also on Etrailer)
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    Ports: amzn.to/422GKGR
    67 Designs Rail: gratefulglamper.com/67
    Peplink Router: amzn.to/3O5ijm7
    SoftStartRV: www.softstartrv.com/gratefulg...
    Dutch Aire Conversion: gratefulglamper.com/rvfridge
    Dump Buddy: amzn.to/3SozaTz
    Blink Cameras: amzn.to/3vOBla8
    Govee Water Leak Sensors: amzn.to/3vGiUVl
    Soft Close Drawer Glide: amzn.to/4b6GoTy
    Waste Master: gratefulglamper.com/etrailer
    Dura Flaps: gratefulglamper.com/duraflap
    Closet Maid: amzn.to/3SoFN8n
    Propane Quick Connects: amzn.to/3vGjqCL
    Proclip: gratefulglamper.com/proclip
    Intro 0:00
    Windows 0:30
    Water Heater 1:36
    SeaDeck Steps 2:21
    12 Volt 3:03
    Headlights 3:30
    Light Bar 4:05
    External Ports 4:55
    Rails 5:52
    Peplink 6:57
    SoftStart 7:35
    Fridge 8:23
    Dump Buddy 9:11
    Security Cams 9:49
    Water Leak Sensor 10:21
    Drawer 10:55
    Waste Master 11:22
    Toilet Cleaner 12:21
    Flaps 13:16
    Shelving 13:50
    Quick Connects 14:25
    BONUS 15:40
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  • @GratefulGlamper
    @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +5

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  • @tomweihmayr2931
    @tomweihmayr2931 2 місяці тому +2

    Love your solar power system, internet set-up and fridge conversion. Next level mods, for sure!

  • @TerraMarique007
    @TerraMarique007 3 місяці тому +4

    Another great video! Practical advice and reviews that you can use. Your channel always get’s me and my wife figuring out what we need to do next.

  • @UltimateAnarchy
    @UltimateAnarchy 2 місяці тому +7

    We bought Magneshades for our motorhome windows which work much better than Reflectix since they're on the outside, plus you're still able to see outside which is a huge plus.

  • @johnsanford4569
    @johnsanford4569 3 місяці тому +7

    We have the Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus gas tankless water heater. Provides hot water in 10 seconds. Also have generic boat decking on our steps. Cheaper than boat deck brand.

  • @TalonID
    @TalonID 3 місяці тому +6

    The magnetic lights are great! We use them in our home. They are great in cabinets and come in two lengths.

  • @MrAlbarry51
    @MrAlbarry51 3 місяці тому +2

    Very, very helpful! Thank you so much for putting this video together. You’re awesome!

  • @bsalapek5
    @bsalapek5 3 місяці тому +2

    Really great tips! I say hot water heater too, it is a little redundant. Always ❤ the bloopers.

  • @farmboy6218
    @farmboy6218 3 місяці тому +6

    I installed a tankless water heater in my rig about 7 years ago. I had the same issue with wait time. I solved it by plumbing the tankless inline with a 20 gallon propane. The tankless is first, then propane. This has done three things. Provides hot water sooner to use, lowering water usage. Second, tankless heater provides hot water to the propane heater tank keeping propane use down because the propane doesn't kick on when the supply water is already hot. The propane only runs to maintain hot water in the tank, which isn't often when the water is used normally. The third, and discovered afterwards, because the tank heater is insulated, I can travel a considerable distance and still have hot water available. ( I do not travel with propane supply on. I believe those who do are beyond stupid to do so.) I'll add, because my tankless is AC electric, (generator or dock power), I have never been without hot water unless all utility supplies are absent. (I've been without propane on a few occasions due to time at a location). Hope this is helpful for you. Happy trails!

  • @johnbivins
    @johnbivins Місяць тому

    "that was on hi, don't do what i did!" Lol another great video, bloopers are wonderful!

  • @glenludwig5135
    @glenludwig5135 2 місяці тому +2

    Recirculating pump uses power keeping the water hot plus it runs the tankless heating the water and uses propane. Unless you manually turn a pump on till water is hot putting the cold water back into fresh water tank. Look into the water mizer that they put in the Winnebago micro mini FLX. Awesome idea and it works great. You can build your own by pass system.

  • @kevinreist7718
    @kevinreist7718 3 місяці тому +3

    I completely agree with the AC soft start mod. Another one that I have enjoyed having is my Roku. I bought it for my Dad in the 90's. When Dad died, Mom Didn't understand to set the input select on the TV to HDMI and she gave it back to me, I quickly put it in our motor home and have no regrets we definitely use it way more often than the antenna. We really like it on longer trips like our snowbird trek down to see our Floribama relatives. We've been thinking of getting a newer one because as a 90s unit, it has a limited selection of veiwing options. Today's units are 30 years newer and way more powerful,.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the comment and for watching

    • @IWillSmurfYou
      @IWillSmurfYou Місяць тому

      First Roku set top box was released in 2008 Kevin...

    • @kevinreist7718
      @kevinreist7718 Місяць тому +1

      @@IWillSmurfYou You're probably right. If your looking for an argument, you won't get one from me. As a two time stroke survivor, my memory isn't as perfect as it once was. The one I have is still old and under-powered. Still, Roku is a great addition to any RV. It would also work great for stealth campers because no TV antenna on your van makes your camping even stealthier.

  • @terryglover6361
    @terryglover6361 3 місяці тому

    Great tips! Especially the water leak detectors. Thanks!❤

  • @missiravenne
    @missiravenne 3 місяці тому +1

    We have a newer camping trailer and it's funny how some of your mods are already on our unit. Ours came with a 12V fridge and a quick connect to run our grill from our propane tank. But we purchased an AC soft start to give us the ability to run ac while boon docking after watching your channel. Can't wait to try it this summer. (FYI, we tried one that you just plug into your power supply and that was a failure.)

  • @noddiesxr
    @noddiesxr 2 місяці тому +3

    Red water diverter is what we use in Australia, valve stays closed until it senses hot water then it opens, the cold water is diverted back to you water tank.

  • @JHA6100
    @JHA6100 3 місяці тому

    Great mods. Thanks. Well done!

  • @DAsh-we4og
    @DAsh-we4og 3 місяці тому +2

    I find Color Coding Dots are much easier to match Reflective or anything that needs paired.

  • @JimVeNard
    @JimVeNard 3 місяці тому +25

    We have a Hi-Tech water saver. We use a HD 5 gallon bucket. We fill the bucket until the water is hot.. it only takes 1 to 2 gallons. When done we either use the water to flush in the toilet. Use it to rinse dishes or dump it outside

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +3

      Good plan!

    • @diverrnurse
      @diverrnurse 3 місяці тому +1

      Mine only takes a quarter. Maybe it's closer to the shower. Either way don't let it flow into the tank.

    • @billb48843
      @billb48843 2 місяці тому +1

      Mmmm..... 12 v soleniod valve -- couple of check valves - tee in the hot water line --- and a couple (1 per faucet or area) //// want hot water, push the button, 12v solenoid opens and dumps the ?cold? hot water back into the fresh water tank (no waste) hold for 10? secs or so release the button and open the hot water faucet - hardest thing (not hard at all) was the return line from the tee to the fresh water tank. No wasted hot while getting it hot.

    • @joehoffman7019
      @joehoffman7019 2 місяці тому

      @@billb48843 Amazing idea.. any chance you have a drawing, pictures, or video on this? I can sort of understand it, but visual would help.

    • @NoGasWelcomeAboard
      @NoGasWelcomeAboard Місяць тому

      @@billb48843- been using this exact setup with button temp sensor for 5 years. So simple even a bucket person could use it… Turn the Coach water pump on, push a button at the lavatory sink, button turns red and water pump runs while cold water in the hot line is diverted back to the fresh water tank. Once the cold water in the hot line gets hot, diverter solenoid is closed and red light in button turns blue. Depending on size of system, one could easily save 1/2 to one full gallon of water with each use when off grid. Plus, sloshing water spilled from a bucket while being transferred to the toilet or sink has never been an issue.

  • @SherylKatz
    @SherylKatz 2 місяці тому +1

    Hot water IMO the best system is VanL ife Tech Tjos is a closed hydronic system heated floors heated water on de.and and heated air. Awesome system!! I looked into recirculating but the filters that must be replaced often is expensive and a hassle. Go with a closed system Hydronic!

  • @Terri_K9
    @Terri_K9 3 місяці тому

    The light bar is genius! Love that. I’m not a Temu fan though so will look for it somewhere else. Thanks!

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      It's also on Amazon here: amzn.to/42wPOUI

    • @meman6964
      @meman6964 3 місяці тому +3

      Temu mines your data, never connect to Temu, their predators

    • @krisg3984
      @krisg3984 2 місяці тому +1

      Loved the rechargeable idea of the motion sensor magnetic light strip ! Mine failed quickly though - at the USB port. It became loose and unconnectable

  • @linz_in_NZ
    @linz_in_NZ 2 місяці тому +1

    If you want to add some fabric to the Reflectix, if you sew the fabric to the Reflectix using vertical lines you can then fold it along those lines for easier storage. You can use bias binding either glued or sewed to the edges to stop them getting messy too. This makes the Reflectix a lot more durable and much easier to store. I got the idea from Create with Verity

  • @pamiejo7778
    @pamiejo7778 22 дні тому

    Loved your updated and suggestions they are really helpful ty :-)

  • @DarleneLeach
    @DarleneLeach 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing all these mod's that you have done to your RV. I'm interested in learning more about the Closet Maid shelving you installed in cabinets. Do you have a video of doing the installation? My husband isn't convinced that we can install them in our 5th wheel RV. Many thanks for all the great ideas and helpful RV living tips you share.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Darlene, see here: ua-cam.com/video/9BsUFl09gA0/v-deo.htmlsi=M5wLPGyYq7IKz5iY&t=838 also you’ll need these clips: amzn.to/49bsrC4

    • @DarleneLeach
      @DarleneLeach 3 місяці тому

      @@GratefulGlamper thank you so much for the quick reply!!!

  • @maryd253
    @maryd253 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the information 👍

  • @walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520
    @walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520 3 місяці тому +1

    Saw at least 2 new ideas and a bunch more that I been planning to do.

  • @lisawaterman2737
    @lisawaterman2737 Місяць тому +1

    I have gotten so many things from Temu for our RV. You should do a Temu RV hack video!

  • @rickgfellers9048
    @rickgfellers9048 3 місяці тому +2

    Would like to see more information about how you decided what 67 design rails to use, especially for Garmin GPS and how you performed the installation

  • @RoxanneGreen25
    @RoxanneGreen25 3 місяці тому +4

    Great tips. Hot water heater and unthawed always drive me crazy. If something is unthawed it is frozen. 😂😅😂😅

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +2

      😂

    • @amydelpiere9315
      @amydelpiere9315 3 місяці тому

      LOL, I've caught myself saying 'unthawed' and thinking Why? Maybe we have used words like 'defrosted', 'untied', etc. so often that simply 'thawed' seems lacking.

  • @brianvandy4002
    @brianvandy4002 2 місяці тому +1

    Do those 12v wall adapters have on/off switches? They're still transformers to convert from 12v to 5v for USB power, so if they are always on, they are adding to your phantom load.

  • @sandrajordan3802
    @sandrajordan3802 3 місяці тому +1

    I have the lights from Temu and have been using Velcro to fasten them instead of the magnets.

  • @krisbeaver2901
    @krisbeaver2901 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video!
    As for your on demand water issues, look into the showermizer and watermizer set ups. Same system you find in Rockwood fiver and travel trailers.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the tips!

    • @krisbeaver2901
      @krisbeaver2901 3 місяці тому +1

      @GratefulGlamper of course! Depending on your tank set up, it could be a big project to put the mizers in, but frankly, IMHO, it'd be an awesome DIY segment.
      Also, I've been curious, what are using for a temperature monitor? We've been using the MicroAir thermostat with excellent results so far (4 months F/T)

  • @russpotts4538
    @russpotts4538 2 місяці тому

    I have been unable to find ( with the link) the Starlink connection outlet. Could you please let me know.
    Thanks for all the information.
    Russ

  • @kathyharshbarger4246
    @kathyharshbarger4246 3 місяці тому

    Love, Love, Love!!!!

  • @rodneylw10
    @rodneylw10 3 місяці тому +2

    Was at Tampa Supershow actually going over tankless water heaters, dash cams and any other goodies. I did decide to just order another tank water heater after looking at options, costs and mod requirement. I like to boondock.

  • @Dave_Wave
    @Dave_Wave 14 днів тому

    My favorite feature in our new RV is propane quick connects. Base Camp stove, Griddle, Fire pit, Grill... Al on and off in seconds. I got some wyes and don't have to disconnect one to connect another.

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse 3 місяці тому +2

    Re: the on-demand hot water heater... came to same realization as you did - and I'm primarily a boondocker - so I went to boiling water in kettle onn stove as needed. Will be interested in your remedies.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      We will keep you posted!

    • @larrycox6614
      @larrycox6614 2 місяці тому +2

      Got a tankless? Need to install a AcuView ShowerMiser... that'll solve the wasted water concern

  • @RiverWoods111
    @RiverWoods111 3 місяці тому +2

    I had a cabin in the redwoods of California years ago. We installed a recirculation pump system into that cabin, and we always had hot water all the time. This was when I was pregnant with my 30-year-old daughter. Might be a bit different, but I think what you are looking at would work even better because it is modern. LOL

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      Good to know! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

    • @kennethc8182
      @kennethc8182 2 місяці тому +2

      We had it on ships.
      Also had showers that had temp regulator.
      Set it. Next shower temp was the same.

  • @roytrayan8972
    @roytrayan8972 3 місяці тому

    Tips , and bloopers!!

  • @gjjohnston
    @gjjohnston 3 місяці тому

    Could you tell me how you added the LP quick connect to your firepit? I have one and would love to be able to use the RV tanks instead of carrying around an extra tank. Thanks, and we LOVE your videos - my wife and I have used many of the organizational ideas!!

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      I replaced the existing hose with this one and it works great! amzn.to/3SvOaxJ

  • @ToConnect2000s
    @ToConnect2000s 2 місяці тому +1

    @2:08 I have a tankless water heater and I tested from the unit to the kitchen sink I waste 2 cups of water before it's hot. Also tested the bathroom sink and shower and water just under 2 cups of water. I'm using a Ridgeyard 12L 3.2GPM cheap heater and for the price it works great with super low water waste

  • @greggfeagans784
    @greggfeagans784 2 місяці тому +1

    Very best instant rv water heater retrofit is TRUMA gas only in instant mode 120 degree hot water constantly. In econo mode about 1 quart until 120 degrees. When full hook up never get cold showers again. Had ours now for three years. Happy wife

  • @MrBearcaaat
    @MrBearcaaat 3 місяці тому +1

    We. Have a tankless water heater and love it. We frequently boon dock and have not found it to be a problem. We wouldn’t have an RV without tankless.

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 3 місяці тому +1

    About the tankless hot water heater, are more newer campers coming with them or an option? Those magnetic light bars we use at home under the cabinets. Ports come on new RV’S? Those Governor water leak sensors should come no charge placed around brand new RV’S. Keep the videos coming!

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      Some new Rv’s come with tankless water heaters - just depends on the trim package. Some new RV’s come with external ports also. Thanks for watching

  • @EarlBalentine
    @EarlBalentine 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for your videos.

  • @richiekay6074
    @richiekay6074 11 днів тому

    Hello, great videos! My trailer came with a quick disconnect propane line. My question / statement is I see you are using the regulator that came with the Blackstone. The propane coming out of the RV has already been regulated down, so using the regulator is limiting the gas flow, correct? I attach mine directly to the Blackstone and the firepit without a regulator and it works as it should.
    ; - )

  • @shawnshreves1243
    @shawnshreves1243 3 місяці тому +1

    Our son had a trailer with the on-demand heater and it worked fine, except in our area (west Texas) we have very hard water and lots of minerals in it. We've found that we can heat up our 6 gallon capacity hot water heater and it stays usable for 6-8 hours before we have to turn it back on. Of course we can't take unlimited length showers, but we're camping, not in a spa ;)

  • @rcarey3965
    @rcarey3965 3 місяці тому +2

    Great tips! Where did you get the Starlink port? Didn’t see a link.

  • @michaelclueless
    @michaelclueless 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video; thank you.
    I work in a hardware store, and I get a lot of customers who are setting up StarLink in RVs. While I am a full-time RVer, I don’t have StarLink. These customers tell me of a specific cable that StarLink uses that is too large for the common plates we carry, but it looks like you’re just passing the EtherNet connection through. Perhaps you could go into a bit more detail about your StarLink setup?
    Also, for most situations, I consider on-demand water heaters to be a waste for a variety of reasons, especially boondocking. I typically use less than one six-gallon tank of warm water per shower, which helps me ration my freshwater supply; replenishing water in the dry regions I normally camp in is annoying. I heat the water till it’s about 105°F, shut off the heater and wash dishes, then shower using JUST the remaining hot water, no cold mix. (I normally use three dishes over and over, not the consumption-oriented full suite of show-offs; I eat out of my cook pot or tray, as well.) when I can avoid showering, I heat dishwater in a tea kettle. Saves a lot on energy and water.
    Reasons not to use on-demand heaters for normal American tastes include much heavier maintenance requirements and expense.
    This video was well made; thank you for that :)

  • @sleahy4082
    @sleahy4082 9 днів тому

    Love your creativity.
    Do your Unique discount codes work for deliveries to Canada? Do they deliver to Canada?

  • @headdown1
    @headdown1 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi guys,
    I actually have come to prefer doing the dishes in a plastic tub on the tailgate of the truck. A wire drain rack sits beside the tub for air drying, and the gallon or two of dishwater gets dumped on the ground.
    My RV is a cargo trailer to RV conversion that I built myself. A 100 gallon plastic farm tank sits in the bed of the truck and is my fresh water tank.A hose runs to a water inlet in the nose of the trailer. Combined with an on demand water heater, I have long hot showers out in the middle of nowhere without worry about running out of hot water. Or running out of water period. And all the load of 800 lbs of water gets tranfered to the truck, which has lots of excess weight and space capacity.

  • @sususstuff
    @sususstuff 3 місяці тому

    Our rig came with reflective window covers but they were held in place by duct tape. Is there a better way to attach these? I like a solid dark interior so using Velcro leaves a few gaps where light comes through. Thx

  • @edfenton7583
    @edfenton7583 9 днів тому +1

    forget the recirculation pump. instead install showermiser values at the kitchen and the shower. I did this in my cougar and it works awesome. all Rv's should come this way. I have a write up on the 24RDS group page on my setup.

  • @slalomking
    @slalomking Місяць тому

    Great tips !

  • @markwestcott3414
    @markwestcott3414 11 днів тому

    There's a reason we start the flame source before we turn on the gas.... Glad you survived!

  • @cathyhennessey9018
    @cathyhennessey9018 11 днів тому

    I installed the tankless as well. Had some issues, it was the inverter. Had to upgrade to larger W. So far all good. Hint to help

  • @mymoneyyourchoice4088
    @mymoneyyourchoice4088 3 місяці тому +3

    I actually stole a mod from y'all that I don't think you've mentioned before...or I missed it. The Solar on the AC shroud, got a 50 watt on mine thanks to y'all, preciate it.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +3

      Might as well put that empty space to use! :) -Ben

  • @michelesteward5170
    @michelesteward5170 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello!!!! Can't wait for rv season 2024

  • @danielp.621
    @danielp.621 3 місяці тому +2

    Some good mods. Sad that some people gouge for RV items like "dump buddy" no way it's worth $42.00 ! How many of these item's are sent to UA-cam channels to promote only to see them on at a later episode of junk to ditch on there RV. Thank you for your videos. Safe travels

  • @normandupont
    @normandupont 2 місяці тому

    You are my new gods, because i'm joining the fleet of the RVer 😃

  • @gfaucett
    @gfaucett 16 днів тому

    I'm having trouble finding the starlink external connector you showed in the video. Can you help me with a specific link? I see the link for ports, but that isn't helping me know the exact item I need. Thanks.

  • @Terri_K9
    @Terri_K9 3 місяці тому

    Always label, Ben!!

  • @JLTPhotog
    @JLTPhotog 3 місяці тому +1

    With the recirc pump and bridge valve are you planning to only activate the pump when you need hot water? Like a "pre-heat" function of sorts? I would think that if the pump is alway running it would completely negate the benefit of a tankless heater since it would be cycling on constantly to keep the loop hot. Essentially, youre turning your plumbing into the tank for the heater. Maybe I misunderstand... and I often do. :)

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +2

      Maybe - we are not 100% sure and still researching - thanks for the comment tho!

    • @davidclark2286
      @davidclark2286 2 місяці тому +2

      ,JLTPotihog.
      On my thoughts where I am adding a push valve and return pipe to tank (well 2 sets, toilet shower/basin and kitchen) the existing water pump provides the water flow. When you want hot water one activates the push valve which is as close as practicle to the fitting, when hot water reaches the valve one releases it and open the hot tap.
      Also if i am filling with water near 0°C(32 F) I can hold it down to continue heating the cold water tank to bring that temp up to about 12°C (55 F) so that the water heater frost protect does not activate and drain all my water away.

  • @waynead754
    @waynead754 22 години тому

    It doesn't look like the Dump Buddy would work on the typical sewer connection you showed was an example. You said the Govee water leak detectors have worked really well. Have you had a leak that they detected?

  • @BottleJackBuddy
    @BottleJackBuddy 2 місяці тому

    Love it!

  • @JustinPratt1
    @JustinPratt1 2 місяці тому +1

    Flat mounted our starlink dish. No more taking it down and storing when travel.

  • @reneewarner8182
    @reneewarner8182 3 місяці тому +1

    Have you ever tried this for your windows? One way Window Privacy Film. Were you using the other for keeping things warmer?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      We do have some privacy film on some of our windows. But it hasn't done a great job of blocking out heat/cold.

  • @allisgood4536
    @allisgood4536 2 місяці тому

    Hi, the Amazon link for the SeaDek step covers you have is not correct. The site does not post the size of the cover, and when mine came a couple days ago, they were much smaller and made of a different material than the one that you presented. I looked at SeaDek's store and could not find them either.
    ~ Thanks for your videos!

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  2 місяці тому +1

      You can also find them directly on the Sea Dek Website: www.seadek.com/product-category/rv-step-covers/

    • @allisgood4536
      @allisgood4536 2 місяці тому +1

      @@GratefulGlamper Thanks, I found them yesterday. The covers on Amazon are designed for boat ladders (about 4" x 13"). After you read this, I will delete my comment. It was really just an FYI. ~Take care

  • @kellyskinner8866
    @kellyskinner8866 3 місяці тому

    Can you recommend how to buy a mattress for rv

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q 3 місяці тому

    Good one

  • @jerrykeenan1848
    @jerrykeenan1848 3 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @kellstat
    @kellstat Місяць тому

    When are going to swap to mini split HVAC?

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti 3 місяці тому +5

    Every users has their own customizations . We have an off road travel trailer and mostly boondock. My wife uses a cpap and it normally runs off AC voltage. That required us to have the inviter on all night. I was able to buy a 12 volt adapter for her cpap and now I do not need to have the inverter on all night. I am not a fan of instant water heaters but in my travel trailer the manufacture provided a Truma Combi. It has a small hot water tank. I find I can wash dishes in the eco mode if I am careful on use of hot water. Many people do not like them but I had a composting toilet installed. No black water tank. We boondock and the water savings is huge.

  • @designedtogoslow
    @designedtogoslow 18 днів тому

    In our Van we've installed taps that make hot water in the tap itself... Electric. Therefore also had to install just 1(cold) water circuit for hot water is made at the very end...

  • @60Airflyte
    @60Airflyte 2 місяці тому

    14:50 How about sharing your recipe for those delicious looking fluffy pancakes? 😋

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  2 місяці тому +1

      lol, it’s this mix here: amzn.to/3T5e9h3

    • @60Airflyte
      @60Airflyte 2 місяці тому

      @@GratefulGlamper thank you. 🙏🏼

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 2 місяці тому

    Nice job god bless

  • @quantumquestions5849
    @quantumquestions5849 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for all these hacks. But please tell me where did you get that beautiful necklace? ❤

  • @Okebejoey
    @Okebejoey 2 місяці тому

    Wow, finally a video that is actually what it says it is. No blah blah. Just the facts. I found three things to put on my list...maybe four.

  • @stevenwilgus8982
    @stevenwilgus8982 2 місяці тому +1

    Hot water heater is not incorrect, because in some circumstances, you use a water heater system to keep the entire water system from freezing. So it's not wrong for some people it's a little cumbersome, but I've seen plumbers refer to hot water tanks as hot water heaters.

  • @RVthereyetmemaw
    @RVthereyetmemaw Місяць тому

    Hi, maybe you guys would know or maybe recommend to someone about having a switch the turns on a pump to use grey water tank water to flush the toilet? For boondocking it make sense to reuse what we can, I haven’t seen any rigs with that type of system have you?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  Місяць тому

      We’ve not, however when boondocking we use a basin to wash dishes and use that to flush to the toilet

  • @RV_twidlr
    @RV_twidlr 10 днів тому

    What outside plug and cable did you use for Starlink? I have a gen-3 dish.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  10 днів тому

      It;s the Neutrik one in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/gratefulglamper We did mod the end of our cable for the hook up.

  • @davidclark2286
    @davidclark2286 3 місяці тому

    I have been thinking about a tankless water heater. I thought I could avoid the cold water waist by putting a push button valve by the kitchen sink and in the bathroom to feed the old water back into the watrr tank. This would also allow me to run hot water into the tank after I fill up in deep mid winter. Fill up with water near freezing and my heater (air+water) will dump the entire contents of the tank via the hot water anti frost drain valve.

  • @mowens1972
    @mowens1972 3 місяці тому

    I have a question regarding your govee water detector. I do not have wifi in my RV, will govee still work with my smart phone?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      Usually Govee has a bluetooth option. But if you are away (out of range) you will not get the alert like with the wifi enabled option.

  • @gthornton3
    @gthornton3 3 місяці тому

    These mods are not only great for full time Rvers but for that rv part time.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      Correct, great for any RVer. Thanks for watching

  • @mibob44
    @mibob44 2 місяці тому

    I see you have a Discovery, do you belong to the DOAI, the Discovery owners club? When my wife and I had our 2000 37V Discovery, we were members. Nice video, very good tips!

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yes we are Discovery Owners Club members. 😀

  • @bsnyder2432
    @bsnyder2432 Місяць тому +1

    We added a 12-volt water valve on the hot water line and plumbed it go back the freshwater tank. We found that holding the water valve switch for about 10 seconds we have hot water at our sink.

  • @fredelliott3360
    @fredelliott3360 2 місяці тому

    Our cabinet/wardrobes are full of the magnetic motion lights like you have, they last a long time on a charge.

  • @janicepoolson6869
    @janicepoolson6869 3 місяці тому

    Can’t find where you have the boat step strips, interested in a link to buy those.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      Apparently their Amazon listing isn’t showing but you buy direct here: www.seadek.com/product/rv-step-treads/

  • @Terri_K9
    @Terri_K9 3 місяці тому

    How did you install the Closet Maid shelves? I couldn’t see what was holding it to the sides.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +1

      We used these brackets. You can also find them at Home Depot: amzn.to/3UlE0m5

    • @barbday630
      @barbday630 Місяць тому

      How much weight can they hold​@@GratefulGlamper

    • @barbday630
      @barbday630 Місяць тому

      Because they are metal don't them make noise as one"rolls along"? Thanks

  • @wierpkevin
    @wierpkevin 3 місяці тому

    “60 percent of the time, it works every time” 😊

  • @EfficientRVer
    @EfficientRVer 2 місяці тому +1

    Saying hot water heater is fine, especially for a conventional tank type one with heating elements. The water in the tank is already hot, when more heat is applied to it after it cools off 10 degrees or whatever, whether due to heat loss or cold water getting mixed in as you run hot water. It normally is actually heating water that is already considered to be hot.
    And even in the case of heating water from cold to hot, as in a true tankless, it is creating hot water. There is nothing in the English language saying that something can't be named for the end product it creates, versus the beginning product which it worked its magic on.
    For instance:
    Meat loaf pans are not called raw meat pans
    Muffin pans are not called dough pans
    Compressed air tanks are not called uncompressed air tanks

  • @HelmieHead57
    @HelmieHead57 3 місяці тому

    Can you provide the Starlink through-hull port details or link (time stamp 5:31)?

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому

      amzn.to/42bBBfN

    • @jloken3
      @jloken3 2 місяці тому

      This port looks like an ethernet plug? Did you modify the Starlink proprietary cord/connectors to use this port? Please explain a little more.

  • @SuperSushidog
    @SuperSushidog 3 місяці тому +3

    We love Reflectix. We use it on our dash behind the windshield of our Class A MH. That said, I do not recommend it in behind dual pane windows as it can cause the rubber gasket between the 2 panes of glass to overheat and come loose. We had to have 5 of our dual pane windows repaired and the windows defogged as a result, which is quite expensive.

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  3 місяці тому +2

      Good to know! We had ALL our windows defogged and new gaskets installed (lifetime warranty) right after we purchased our RV in 2017.

    • @kennethc8182
      @kennethc8182 2 місяці тому +2

      I use it for sky lights.
      I was concerned about heat .
      Thanks for information.😊

  • @jamesmurray9333
    @jamesmurray9333 Місяць тому

    We've had a tankless WH in a previous MH, hated it, hard to control and long time to get hot water to the faucets. not good for boondocking.

  • @christymckinley2928
    @christymckinley2928 17 днів тому

    We did the JC fridge mod..(we had it done professionally) well after 2 failed fixes .the freezer never worked after the mod.. its coming out this year and we are replacing it with residential.. we could have saved a ton of money had we just went to residential begin with. So that mod is not 1 I would ever recommend. I'll deal with a smaller frigde/freezer rather than having no fridge at all

    • @GratefulGlamper
      @GratefulGlamper  17 днів тому

      That’s strange! We DIY’d ours and no problems 2 years in.

  • @user-em7ze5gu7r
    @user-em7ze5gu7r 3 місяці тому

    Showermiser with the tankless water heater is a good way to save water

  • @mountainsintomemories
    @mountainsintomemories 3 місяці тому

    I’d love to know what you end up doing about the tankless heater. Our new rig came with one and I hate it, I would love a solution that doesn’t involve buying a new tanked heater.

  • @kholmesii
    @kholmesii 26 днів тому

    No link for the StarLink quick disconnect. Please add.

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim9491 2 місяці тому +1

    That was pleasant, painless and productive. I cheated at 1.5 speed. I use the upside-down shelving-racks trick in my brick and mortar home. I don't like stuff falling off of high shelves.

  • @lilricky2515
    @lilricky2515 Місяць тому

    Isn't that supposed to be 5V through the USB adapters???

  • @vickihuhn1668
    @vickihuhn1668 2 місяці тому +1

    You first talked about the window coverings…problem there is although the reflective material works, but by mounting high quality shade cloth OVER the outside of your windows, it will help keep them from getting hot AND you can see out.