WE REGRET SPENDING MONEY ON THESE RV GADGETS AND ACCESSORIES
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2020
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RUBBER HEAVY DUTY BLACK WHEEL CHOCK
amzn.to/3lTejo5
SURGE PROTECTOR FROM TECHNO RV 30 and 50 AMPS
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10" MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS, the one we have is out of stock. Here is a similar (same company and brand): amzn.to/2LgXYgl
CHAMPION 3400W INVERTER GENERATOR:
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10 INCH MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE.
HERE IS THE 8" VERSION: amzn.to/2Ld0rbv
HARVEST HOST:
Although it didn't work for us harvest host is a great program
harvesthosts.com
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We do not get paid to make our video reviews. These videos are not advertisements, just the negative and positive highlights of our travels.
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I like that they didn't trash talk the products. They spent the time explaining why it didn't work for them!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our video. Thanks for the nice comment!
I liked this too. I can certainly relate to buying too many gadgets but also can relate to not having some things we needed, some things that were actually pretty funny at the time. We made lists and things but had to get everything from pots and pans to towels to basic spices! Pretty funny when you decide on easy pasta for dinner and realize you have no potholder and no cooking spoon either. Easy to fix but it reminds us that experience is what we get just AFTER we needed it!
Harvest Host is something we are considering but we have a complication in that we have to power a CPAP machine overnight and simply are not designed for power efficiency. So some parts of boondocking may be an issue.
Enjoy your family time together! Safe journeys!
@@paulsylvester1394 Check if your CPAP can run on 12 v. Mine does. You can get an adaptor for it from your supplier.
I’ve been a full time RV guy for 10 years. This advice is legit. I made the same mistake of buying the same stuff early on...and half of it I ended up not using. Push in the choke and use your RV for a while before making useless purchases. BTW - I love this channel 😊
Thank you for such a nice comment. We appreciate it!
You just keep making the videos on the topics you enjoy. That makes them authentic and you are both so enjoyable! Thanks for the great advice and the editing gets better and better!
No beach house? nooo! 😋 Too bad we are going to miss you by a few days!
I swear that intro was actual footage from every conversation with my wife lol
Harvest host basically pays for itself in 2 nights. Love it. Great for trips where it takes 2-3 days to get to destination. Over night stops at great locations can not be beat. Sorry to disagree, but you’re right, it really depends on type of traveling you do
Sounds like we do agree. A great program, just mot for us, at least at this point in our lives.
That's exactly what I heard him say. It's great -- but didn't work out because of needs of individual family members.
I absolutely love my generator! We almost exclusively boondock, and being able to play a movie for the kids when i need a break has been a lifesaver!
It’s certainly different for every family. Maybe someday we’ll put ours to better use.
@@RVEastCoast Even if you don't boondock they can be a life saver if your power goes out for days on end. I'm guessing that everyone in Texas wished they had one after last week. Love the content though. I subbed after watching 1 video. Your passion for RVing is what keeps people watching.
Very interesting list, especially the very last "impulse purchases" for the kitchen. We have found the best thing for us is to hit the thrift and second-hand stores for our kitchen items. The stuff is cheap and if you don't use something you won't get burned on the cost, plus you can always re-donate unwanted items. Plus we aren't worried if something breaks or gets lost. It's a camper - nothing has to match perfectly!
I love you guys and and even though we’re not quite “newbies” anymore we still like hearing other perspectives. Keep up the good work!
Thank you both for sharing a bit of your Journey! Be Blessed!
You are correct, it's a trial and error thing. I know where we frist started out we brought anything we throught we would need, leason learned. As far as surge protection, going cheap is not better. After many years of RVing and going thru many different brands of total electrical surge protectors, we setteled for the best on the market we beileve "Power Watchdog" from Hughes Autoformers. Good stuff guys.
You've got to be kidding? Where have you been going? HH has been tremendous!!! I HIGHLY recommend it. The best usage is in-between getting to your final campground. For example: a 3 day trip to our final d - having a quick stay before getting there is always a winner...
First time I tuned into you. I really enjoyed it. Very relaxed and easy to listen to. Love the music.
To each their own. Harvest Host is one of the best purchases we made. We use it on almost any trip. I agree you have to be comfortable with boondocking, but the HH membership cost is minimal.
Yep, We agree with you. As I said in the video. Harvest Host is an amazing program and we will definitely get it again when our kids are a bit older. I personally LOVE the idea of opening my door to a beautiful vineyard or a freshly mowed golf course!
Hope you are enjoying your membership!
Hey, this sort of review is always welcome!! Thanks!
About the invertor generator... being quiet is a welcome by-product but not the main attraction. When a generator produces electricity, the brushes and motor may produce an uneven sine wave pattern of alternating current. (Supposed to be 60hz cycle, but the tops of the sine waves may appear uneven.) This is acceptable for plugging in lamps, motors, etc. But is not controlled enough for electronics such as laptops, cell phones, etc that need a very controlled peak level of power. Your home utility company produces a controlled power, and so does an invertor style generator. Since most campers are wanting to use their electronics while plugged into the RV a/c outlets, the source power needs to have the consistency that an invertor generator provides.
We have Zinus mattresses in both our Airbnb's. They are cheap and people RAVE about how comfortable they are. Great choice!
I really enjoy your chemistry.
You're charming with your interplay, ribbing each other.
We put a regular mattress in our camper, best thing ever. Heavier than camper mattress. We also installed a good electric protection system. I had heard of horror stories from other RV’ers, worth it. Inverter generators generate cleaner electricity, good for phones, computers, and appliances with computers. That is what you want for an RV.
Early release, keep them coming. Thanks so much Billy.
Y’all are ADORABLE❣️ Thank you for sharing your insights!!! ❤️
Really nice energy from you guys. This on top of being very earnest and practical about really needing certain things or not, makes anything you talk about enjoyable to listen to. You tried some things, and found out they didn't work out that great - that's solid reviewing right there. Saved me some potentially wasted time shopping items that aren't worth it. Nice work, keep it going!
Thank you for taking the time to make this really great video!
We are in our 4 year of extended part timers, and your suggestions were dead on...thanks for your efforts!
I've been RVing for 2 years now and can totally agree with you on everything you said; my only exception would be the generator. Everything about RVing is personal preference and what works for one person may not work for another. You said your wife really wanted to do more boondocking, so with that in mind, it only made sense you'd invest in a generator. Then she changed her mind, but AFTER you'd already spent the money. I've yet to use my generator on an actual camping trip because I prefer to only stay at full hook up sites; but I know that will not always be the case and I might as well be prepared sooner than later. Besides, we have blackouts in my area once or twice a year lasting anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. Having a generator, as well as an RV, really is a piece of mind.
Thanks for the feedback. It’s true it’s about personal preference and lots of people really enjoy boondocking. It’s not really for us but we will still make good use of our generator.
Yes on the early release and thanks for the information. A lot of new RVers make the mistake of buying memberships that they will never use.
As it happens, I have a membership to Harvest Host, and while I haven't used it yet. I actually include it in my planning. I'm excited to try wineries and, orchards and farms later this year.
We love HH! With a plan you can really use the system well. We have spent in 2020, 92 days traveling and about 20 of those days were with a HH.
Wineries yes, but also an Alpaca Farm in MT and National Quilt Museum in KY for some other cool places! We don’t golf so didn’t add that to our membership.
Met some really cool people / owners at all the HH stays!
We also like HH, my wife does not like the parking lot over night stays. She prefers the nice farms, breweries and wineries. The membership have paid for itself a few times over. we love it. I myself like the fact that we don't have to rush to our next stay just to check in during day light hours and set up. Take your time and enjoy the travel. Safe travels, enjoy.
Great video for newbies like us. Thanks so much.
What a perfect little family! You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the great info!
I'm on the East coast... I'm 62 and I've been camping since I was 18... I absolutely can't get enough and I love it! Great video! 👍
wooow, that is impressive and amazing 👍🏽 Thanks for the kind words!
Good video. Thanks. You never know when you might need that generator. Especially when you lose electricity at the house
Yeah, it's definitely good having it around. We lost power for several days on two different occasions this year. We don't use it as much as we thought we would, but we are glad we have it.
@@RVEastCoast Better to have it and not need...than need it and not have it.....
Absolutely agree with you about getting great surge protection from the get go. Yes it's pricey, but well worth it.
We've been discussing the generator issue for 3 yr now. Still don't have 1, but occasionally wish we did.
& re kitchen, I use things from the house. I do use 1 of our 44 quart Costco containers & it has all the kitchen & utensils just for RV stuff in it. When we're ready to go it's so easy to just grab it & go. Then we buy replacement things as needed. (I had extra pans & a skillet which went into the RV kitchen so didn't have to buy anything.)
Returned our unused Costco generator that we determined we really don't need. Thanks guys!
My first time watching a great couple; and thanks for keeping it real.
We appreciate this nice comment!
I love the rv video I think I did everything you did but the generator. And I have been camping for 9 years. I don't do it much anymore but in the past I have going to the store and said I need this and I need that and then never use it. I enjoy your videos
Full timer for 3 years now and with someone would have told me the necessities to buy first. 1. Surge protector that tests Open Ground, Open Neutral & Reverse Polarity Detection
Miswired Pedestal Indication 2. Water pressure regulator that allows you to ADJUST THE PRESSURE. The surge protector has identified miswired pedistals as well as an indirect lightening strike and water pressure is so unpredictable. Everything else is just a gadget.
Yeah, the surge protector was definitely a great investment. Also a inexpensive water pressure regulator. Right? As you said, water pressure varies a lot from campground to campground.
Please continue to educate us newbies. I love your choice of content 👏🏾👏🏾
Might or might not know the following; a surge protector will not help with Too low voltage, found this out the hard way. Was getting like 98 volts and ruined several items plus fried the plug in and receptacle also. Bought a cheap little indoor plug in and it continuously reads out in led what voltage we are getting. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing. Sometimes we learn the hard way. Our next video we talk a lot more about the surge protector and I think we have a giveaway as well!
You guys are awesome. You are so down to earth and real which makes your videos great.
Great advice. I made some of the same mistakes and your recommendations on what to do to improve your choices are right on! Your overall advice on waiting to buy things until you take a few camping trips should help others to avoid our mistakes. Can't wait to watch your video on the things you are glad you bought.
ThNks for the info. I just discovered your channel tonight and subscribed. Look forward to seeing some of your other videos.
You guys are spot on with these things!!! Great video, looking forward to watching more!!
That's a good point about last min plans with harvest host. Although my children are grown I'm still a planner...... makes things safer and more fun in my experience. Thx for all info
Great Information!! We are about to get started and wanted to go buy a bunch of stuff now I can hold up on some of these things--Thank you
thank you kindly for the information you provided .. love you being honnest in your view points and stay safe and enjoy your travels
Good call on the Southwire Surge Protector...I have the same one.... it's excellent
Great video & suggestions. God bless you and family!!
love your videos. it boils down to the excitement of this "new thing". we've gone through so much stuff. my advice is like yours, move in with a few things from your home and see how it goes. time will tell what purchases work for you and your travel/camping style.
Thanks guys!!! Great video. I felt it to be honest - very enlightening. I hate purchasing things that don't work or aren't what they claim. This will save rv'ers lots of heartache & money. 👍
You look like a really sweet family. Thanks for sharing these tips. I probably won't be doing much more RV-ing because of circumstances, but it's fun to watch and dream.
This was excellent. I completely appreciate it.
Thanks I found your info of what was not really needed and especially investing in good surge protector. Brand new RVers.
We purposefully plan to use our memberships first-especially when out on weekends when other campgrounds are scheduled by weekenders months in advance. Nice to have alternates, so everyone can get out for adventures!
Please keep making videos about everything because I dont know much yet 🤦♀️🤣 I appreciate it & you guys make me laugh lol Have safe travels!
Thanks for sharing! I have the camco surge protector. Now I'm worried. Has anyone else had a similar experience of having issues?
I really appreciate all the videos
Keep up the good work
Good video . You were real and honest . I like how you talked about the things but didn’t trash them . Happy camping ! 😊
I'm glad you made this video. It was very helpful!
We are glad it was helpful!
I love it. Some of the things that were his idea, end up being bad ideas. What happens between my wife and I! Lol! Thanks for the informative video. It is a lot of trial and error when you start camping.
Love the mom vs pop reaction to "potty".
Great tips and ideas as usual! I agree 200% with the surge protector, we recently upgraded from the cheapest Camco anylizer to the Hughes Power Watchdog and couldn’t be happier. The Camco almost burnt our camper’s plug up.
Thank you firend, we hope OH treats you well this winter 😂 yeah, I heard great things about Hughes Power Watchdog. Glad to hear is working well for you!
Eli
Good stuff! Tho, these may be good things to some, it's nice to hear why they didn't work out for you! ❤️
Love watching your vlog ❤ keep up the great reviews honest and positive.
Thanks for your tips! The kids add style and warmth. I'm subbed!
Hey thank you, it was very helpful!
Thank you, both!
I'm a total newbie! Your videos are very helpful. Thanks.
When it comes to beds the Purple mattress is the best thing I have ever purchased. In fact its the best thing I have purchased in any category. it's really that good.
Nice job,,,, glad you address this topic, there is a lot stuff out there you don’t need. Good advice, is to get out there and camp, then find your camping style - full hook ups, partial hookups, one or two night stays and go, , stay in same camp ground for week or longer, driveway surfing, boondocking, etc.
you don’t have to buy everything before your fist trip, chip away it, slow down and enjoy the journey,
Thanks for this advice
We are getting ours next month and am holding back in the impulse buying!!
Yeah, we made Jeff Bezos quite happy when we first go the RV 😂
Love your guys down to earth videos. Not trying yo be over the top and I can tell you guys care about each other.
Thank you for the nice comment. 🙂
Thanks for these valuable insights. Loved your balance of family and work time.
Thank you. This was helpful.
Harvest Hosts and Passport America are our favorite discount “membership” programs. They fit perfectly for our family circumstances and travel style. We’ve dropped Good Sam because the 10% discount rarely pencils out for us with our other memberships.
Great suggestions! These are things I researched when we first purchased our camper, and agree completely with all you have said!
Thank you!! Appreciate the feedback!
Thank you I found this video helpful!
New viewer - love the videos. Keep shooting straight. Great info.
What an adorable couple. I loved your reviews. Keep them coming!!!
No it’s a great idea to make this video! Thanks for the info!!
My husband and I live in a van so our needs are slightly different and we mostly boondock but I love the information on the surge protector because I do think about that I don't have one and have looked at the camco one now I know ..don't bother! Ty ❤️
This is the first video i watched and i love you guys. very simple and straight forward advice! Cute couple.
Thank you so much letting us a positive note. We appreciate it!
We hope you stick around!
Great video folks! Next time maybe drop the camera and play with the kids?
I raised my children tent and wilderness camping in Montana. We rock climb, canoe and kayak, mountain bike, snowshoe while camping year round. Gearing up for RV and motorcycle camping with my Lady isn't expensive do to good quality older gear. Light packers and ultra light hikers have good light weight and minimalist gear. Cutting weight even from the RV means cutting clutter.
I Thank You also for not putting down manufacturers. I do not hire contractors or sub contractors that build themselves up by putting down the competition. Every person and product proves themselves over time as you folks do with your fun and earnest approach to sharing your lives getting outdoors with your children. Thank You!
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Great insight about the generator. I always think, when looking at rvs, that it's important to have one. But you made a good case for why it is not always necessary. Really enjoyed the rest of your list
Thank you so much for this comment. We appreciate it when you guys let us know if you found something useful!
I agree with you on everything except the generator. We carry a smaller one with us, 2000 watts. It saved our rears in Colorado last year. We were boondocking and used every bit of power from the batteries. The lights inside wouldn't even light up. We had to leave that morning and if it wasn't for our generator, we would not even been able to get our slide and awning back in, plus hook up the truck. Luckily, we had about a cup of gas left in our generator and were able to fire it up and pull everything in. Otherwise, we would had to use our hand cranks to do it. I do agree with you on everything else, though.
Excellent video! Whenever people post on FB that they just bought an RV and what are the must haves, there are always so many comments about things they probably don't need at all. To your point - perhaps it's best to take the new RV out for a spin to see what you really need. ! Great advice guys! Looking forward to the next video!
really like the quick videos
Thanks for the info on the surge protector. Been toying with getting one over the last 8 years. Now I have an idea of what brand to go with-was thinking of Camco but you saved me the trouble!
Yep, it was scary... We went to a campground where the power was bad and the Camco surge protector started overheating and making this crackling sound and it failed to cut the power before causing damage.
Thanks for watching!
Also check out Power Watchdog. Most preferred by full timers. Has app that alerts your cell phone to any issues
Highly recommend Progressive Industries. Also, consider a hardwired unit - my first mod. Not too difficult with some basics electrical understanding. Plus, don’t every worry about having it stolen, and it’s always there. If your TT has 30A, checkout the EMS-HW30C.
Great points guys! Totally agree that it’s easy to get caught up when you’re “new” with feeling like you “need” a bunch of random gadgets - in a small space that fills up super quick! Keep up the newbie videos for sure 😀 Aaron & Nicole
Thank you!!! Glad to discover your nice channel. New subscribers here!
@@RVEastCoast awesome, really appreciate that, you guys are awesome 🤩
We love this video and agree with your advise because not common to see other channels bring up the truth of the most common mistakes or regret purchases made such as all the memberships or different purchases that really are not needed. Agreed with the power surge! Out of all of my RV subscriptions of outtakes, you won hands 🙌🏼 down... I laughed so hard at the end about the clothes. We look forward to the next video, you do such a great job editing them! Thanks for keeping it real too!
What a nice nice commen... Thank you. You made our night!
Thank you, appreciate you sharing your experience
Thank you for watching!
You two are freaking adorable!!! Helpful video for sure! God bless!
I love talking about camping too! It doesn't matter how long someone's been a camper... there's always something new to learn! We invested in a solar generator this year... Actually, we ended up with two. The Jackery 300 and the 1000... We live in the northeast as well... and no power means no coffee LoL The 1000 can run our percolator and lots of small appliances for us. I think it can handle the refrigerator too. We have a large contractor generator for the house, but that is loud and makes a lot of fumes. We are so happy to have these now for camping and around the house. I love camping gadgets too, but yes, there are a few that I have and don't really use. I think I used our collapsable silicone bowl twice in three years HaHa! ...Thanks for the great content and videography! I love your editing work and background music! Enjoy this Christmas season! We all need the JOY! ~ Maria
I love all your videos and your great sense of humor, as well as your reality check on kids. Camping with kids is hard, and I’m a lot like Fawn. I am all about fun…with electricity and water. We have a pop up, but it’s a big one and it’s pretty nice. We do still have to use the bathhouse, mostly by choice, but my husband would (and has) slept in the Subaru in the driveway. Keep it up, guys! I love your budget minded comments, as well. Not everyone out there has a huge budget, and I think it’s just so helpful to say that.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience! My wife and I will be renting our first RV next month and your video was very helpful.
Congrats!
You will learn as you go...and everyone's experience is different.
We have and use many things this couple thinks is a waste and wouldn't think of leaving home without them!!!
Keep it simple and add or subtract from there!
Do what works for you!
OMG! Newbie here...haven’t even found my RV yet. This was full of GREAT info! Thanks so much!
Thanks for the video.
Always good to have a generator because you never know if you are going to need it. First time I have seen one of your videos and I like this one.
Great perspective. Thank you. 💖
Brand new campers from south jersey! We just found your channel and LOVE IT. Thank you!
thanks for the video, my wife and love harvest host, but find few or no host were we often go on trips. Totally agree about the surge guard. with the generator I have use alot in 2020 bc of covid we spend over 45 nights dry camping and use many time for ac and to recharge battering from cloudy weather and almost exclusively boondock so we use it often but I also have a med size solar setup that runs everything we use but the ac if we have quality sun light
I freakin' love you guys! I swear you guys are exactly like my wife and I! I've been laughing the whole video because you're talking about everything we have had discussions about! I will definitely subscribe. Maybe one day we will you run into you at a campsite! Thanks for the video and safe travels to you and your family.