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In this video, we'll be discussing everything changing about RV life. From our new (to us) camper to the different ways to enjoy RVing, this video has it all!
We'll also be talking about the frugal living approach to RVing, and how camping can be one of the most fun and affordable ways to travel. If you're thinking about adding camping to your RVing repertoire, this video is the perfect primer for you!
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🏔️ 😍 y’all took the exact trip we were going to take in July, looks like it was a blast! Do you like the sawtooths better than glacier? And love the new RV… If you have any problems and need a tow, just call Tom and Dawn, lol!😂💗
@@thepioneerhomestead We haven't been to glacier, so I can't say!
What kind of transportation are you using to haul the camper and the 6 of you.
@@brentmichael1975 we have a 1/2 ton truck that seats 6. 3 in front and 3 in back.
@@FrugalFitMom thanks.
We have 2 campers (dont judge me). We found them on the side of road for around $200-300. Yes they needed to be remodeled but my husband does construction so they were his winter project. We live in indiana around 30 min to the Michigan border so winters are cold and snowy. That being said when we dont go somewhere to camp we invite family to our house and we camp with them in our yard. Biggest count of people that showed up was 50. It was a blast. We have 5 acres and there were campers and tents everywhere. We spent $200 on a port a potty and did all the cooking outside. So you can definitely use your camper even when you're not camping. Put guest in it, kids sleepovers etc. Get creative its fun.❤
One of my sisters was having her house remodeled, so she & her husband stayed in their camper while that was being done. So yes, there are lots of good ways to use it.
I have had a camper for years and you learn as you go. You will reorganize a thousand times until you just forget it and go. I even keep camping clothes packed so all I have to do is grab meds and stop for grocery pick up in nearest town we are staying in, this will help alot. Love grocery pick ups.
I keep camping clothes in our camper too. One less thing to pack.
Congratulations you will love it!, There are so many benefits of traveling with your own RV. Throw in some food or stop at a grocery store on the way out. My sheets and bathroom are clean, I don’t have to get dressed to get coffee or eat a meal, my stuff is always packed and the RV can hold more stuff than a suitcase ever could. I will never stay at a hotel again unless it is my only option.
From someone who owned a camper for years, check your roof often for any damage, pulling away from sealed edges. Even new RV have these issues. Have fun on your adventures!
Storage tank tip. Don't leave the drain open while you are hooked up. Let the tank fill up and then drain it. At the end of camping rinse out the black tank. If your camper doesn't have a clean out connection get a stick attachment for a water hose and insert it into the toilet and rinse it out. Drain out the gray tank last to rinse the yuk out of your drain hose. Leave a small amount of water in your black tank and add a small amount of whatever chemical you use in your black tank. That will slosh around while driving and further keep it clean.
Use lots of water while using the toilet. If you don’t you’ll get what they call a poop pyramid. It’s not something you want to deal with.
@@denanatho7759 Don't start with a dry tank.
Dumping ice down the toilet after dumping and before driving home helps scrap the black tank out too.
@@desertfamilyhomestead3127 good idea.
Be sure you have someone teach you how to winterize your RV. Otherwise, next spring is going to be a rough start. Congratulations on the RV!
I started looking at the tiny house stuff years ago when it became a big thing. Fast forward to 2018 and I found myself living in an RV full time. It’s been 5 years and we are finally going to move into a 1400 sf mobile home we are remodeling! 2400 sf house to 378 sf RV and now 1400!! Woohoo! Never would I ever thought I’d be excited about a mobile home! (Did I mention 5 years with 5 people and 3 dogs?? Oh, and my boys are 6’ 6” and 6’ 7”!) 😂😂
We have camped for about 37 years. Yes we tent camped for 10 years then moved up to a pop up camper and it was as great for several years. In 2014 we purchased a travel trailer with a bathroom. That was a game changer. We also purchased a new mattress as soon as we got the camper home and now we spend the winter in Florida in our camper and still love every minute of it. Enjoy your camper!!!!
You do not want someone's old camper mattress they could've had bed bugs or body mites yucks.
Another game changer for us was the refrigerator. But most of all the freezer!!
Yes, I sold my fifth wheel to a COVID Camper. I’ve had four campers. They are not for the frugal, my opinion. Purchase price/payments, upkeep, insurance, plates, mice, setup similar to having a 2nd home (new mattresses, bedding, dishes, etc.), rv park rental sites, cleaning and setup time cost at site, a truck to pull a camper, added gas, storage fees (during the winter when not used at all except by maybe a mouse), firewood, did I mention upkeep? Water leaks! AC replacement! Fridge problems! Water damage! Flat tires! Slide out issues (not complete list)! I’ve seen it all. Then the guilt when you go on a trip and don’t take it. AND, it was a fun part of our life!! Glad we made the investment!
Lol that sentence about not being for the frugal 😂😂😂 I've heard so much of this from others.❤
Super happy for your family, if ever there was a family that would use a camper it is yours.
My husband and I invested in a small camper (21 feet) about 6 years ago and we love it! We started with just a few weekend trips, but this summer we took a 10-day camping trip which was the longest we’ve ever done. Again - loved it! Camping is the way to go! Enjoy you camper!
I love that you're teaching your family how to build muscle, how to survive in the wilderness. I wish every family had a "bugout camper".
This was a PERFECT investment for your family!! You guys are so active so this will be amazing for all of you!!❤️❤️❤️
Neat, now you can have videos that appeal to fitness people, budget shopping & cooking and now RV traveling! Three very different groups, but you have joined them together with your personality, skill, knowledge and your true interest in them. Good luck with the camper!
Wonderful! We also invested in a camper after 25 years of tent camping. I avoid hotels like the plague now!
Instead of worrying about a tv, if you have a decent sized tablet you can load movies on it, for rainy day distraction. It can sit on a counter or table. Happy to see upcoming adventure videos❤
I got a brand new portable DVD player on FB marketplace for $5. That, along with my iPad and phone is all I need as far as technology goes. I can also use my phone as a hotspot for the iPad. 🥰
Welcome to travel trailer camping!! It’s my absolute favorite! We just sold our 2018 camper with a similar layout. We paid cash and had it for 3 years and it was amazing how cheap camping was and we got to travel with our furbabies. And it was always nice to know we had a second home when my husband spent about a year unemployed. 😂 Thankfully we never had to move into it. 3 kids and 4 dogs in that layout… oye. I will say it was the perfect layout for us because it forced us all outside. It was comfortable, but not toooo comfortable 😂. We had to liquidate ours after a tough year, but look forward to the day we can get another one!
You will absolutely love the camper! It makes camping so easy and quicker to get ready. We have worn out 2 campers as we raised our family and now go with grandkids. A solar panel on the roof came with the last one and is a game changer. Keeps everything charged and running!
Love your channel!!
Enjoy!!!
Congratulations! An app we use for finding campgrounds, dump stations, RV friendly roads is RV trip wizard. Have a fabulous time and maybe we will see you on the road sometime. Thank you for all of you video's. They are really making look at our food budget differently. I recently organized my pantries and did an inventory as well.
I loved camping as I was growing up. My parents started out with a little pop up camper and eventually bought a bigger camper. I love it cuz it feels like youre taking your home with you instead of hoping your hotel room got cleaned like it should 😬
We had a trailer growing up. My mom’s best hack was to buy a separate set of condiments before the 1st trip of the season. No more forgetting the mustard, just pack the hot dogs for the fire.
My husband and I lived in a Keystone Bullet Camper full time for 4 years. I would like to share a tip with you. Bring ceramic heaters for heating in cooler weather. And a electric hot plate for cooking and we used a convection toaster oven it was one you could bake a turkey in. The reason is that propane gives off a lot of moisture. We did not realize it until it was too late. I cleaned mold constantly because of the moisture. We even got a dehumidifier to get rid of the moisture in the air. I had one that was for a 1000 square foot house and we emptied it twice daily. I know a lot of people who do live full time and following these steps can make for less headaches down the road. I definitely am not trying to be negative just wanting you and your family to have many enjoyable camping adventures with lots of great memories.
100% Water damage is no joke.
Minimal mom is your personal resource for camping. Love Dawn and you both!
When I was a kid, my family of 5 camped in a tiny camper! So much togetherness! No bathrooms in campers at that time!
Ditto! Pop up camper for us. Great memories.
I LOVE this! For all the reasons you mentioned - we invested in a campervan in 2020. Bought it empty and built it out. We save money by not staying at hotel / motels and we love the free dispersed campsites and the no amenity campsites like national parks and national forests! We were in Idaho in July and LOVED it! Stanely and the Sawtooth Rec Area were our favorites! We are a family of four traveling from New Hampshire and this will be our third year that we headed west in our van - its a great adventure for kids. I love watching all the videos about tips / tricks / hacks, etc. for camping to solve my camping needs....perhaps you will make these kinds of videos now too!! Thanks for all your awesome content and sharing your adventures!
Love this! Just bought my dads minivan after wrecking my car and I plan to turn it into a car camper! Can't wait for the adventures!
Congratulations! I have a camper van and I LOVE it. I’ve saved enough in shopping apps (thanks Christine) to put solar on for free! I have toilet, kitchen, bed, plenty of storage and it’s a “no build” build, lol. I also feel much safer camping solo in the van versus a tent. I’m definitely learning what I need versus what I think I need 😂. Have fun, stay safe.
Too funny! We recently did the same thing. Went tent camping, HATED IT, bought an RV 😂. We haven't taken ours out yet, that's next weekend, but we're so excited! I hope you make some videos on RV'ing and share what you learn as you go along.
Congrats on the camper! Looks gorgeous! My grandparents were full time RVers until age got the better of them, and now my parents are full time travelers.
We also own a Keystone Bullet, and have enjoyed many trips in it. Camping like this opens up a whole new world. Enjoy!
When you buy your generator (and you will, so you have power off grid) buy a quiet one ... not those cheap construction generators .... Honda makes some nice quite ones ..... Will appreciate seeing what type of menus you come up with as we do our camping most weekends from May to October.
Awesome memories being made. My ex & I lived in our 40 foot camper during the summer & loved it. I miss my tiny house, I loved it.
Awesome camper!!! Growing up we went thru 3, 1st smaller to test out, it caught fire 1 yr after having about 6 yrs and first use of new season, bird nest in the chimney . Next 1 like 10 yrs. Then the parents upgraded again. We went big trips 2-3 weeks every summer different places across country. Saw about 40 states by 18 yrs old. Plus the weekend and holiday trips. Very happy for you enjoy!!!
Isn’t it funny how we enjoy our comforts? My husband and I have done the tent camping to our 36 foot 5th wheel. Although we bought our 1st 5th Wheel for my husband to live in while traveling for his job 6 months of the year. We live on a farm and like you said not wanting to leave open food in the trailer, it is also wise to clean up the trailer before storing it. Each year after my husband brings it home, I do a “spring clean”, cleaning walls, vacuuming any crumbs in cupboards, scrubbing shower, cleaning refrigerator & stove. He keeps it pretty clean for the most part and I travel to wherever he is occasionally and clean it during the time he is out with it. But it is easier to do a swipe and to get rid any dust before he goes the next year.
Not sure where you are storing your trailer but even though you are further north of us (So Cal) if you don’t cover your trailer from sun damage at least cover your tires, for some reason rv tires that sit for awhile in the sun will rot faster than other vehicle tires. It kind of messes up travel plans when you are having to replace them on the road.
To make the bed, pull the mattress away from headboard and put on fitted sheet and then push back up. Game changer.
Congrats! You will love your RV. We have been camping for 40 years. Started out with a tent, then a 15' trailer, a 17' and finally a 26'. Now own a 40' Park Model in a seasonal park of Park Models at a lake. We're getting older, but still enjoy "camping"!
I have a mini van but we tent camp a lot. I am a 64 year old female and have been camping for 45 years. I enjoy camping, but I am very frugal!! We have camped across country for a couple of weeks at a time. Enjoyed your videos!!
I’m a single person that is doing major research before pursuing a Nomadic Lifestyle. Thank you SO MUCH for all your great videos! I have learned so much from your channel & am truly grateful 🙏🏻 Keep up the great work~ you are AWESOME 👍🏻
Not only will you save on lodging but also on food, it’s so easy to pull over while traveling to make a lunch and use the restroom instead of hitting fast food places !!!
If I may suggest my absolute favorite RV’ing family to learn from, KYD (keep your daydream), Marc the dad is a brilliant man and has many videos to teach things he has learned !!!! I highly highly recommend the channel ! But be warned, they are so much fun, it’s addictive ❤
A hint for making at least the queen bed - slide the mattress towards the foot of the bed, put the sheet on the top of the mattress and then slide it back into place and finish the sheet on the bottom. It is SO much easier and will save your back!
Great tip!
Awww The Sawtooth Mountains - Redfish Lake and Stanley Idaho! Right in my backyard. Can't get enough of beautiful Idaho.
This videos timing is perfect. My husband and I were just talking about planning a trip to Yellowstone next year for our 10 yr and both of our 40ths! We plan to make it a big todo with our kiddos and we’re looking into purchasing a RV. With the sites you recommended I’m hoping we can find one that fits our family.
Fantastic! I would recommend removing the handles on the doors at the bottom of the banquet seats. After some bruised ankles, I replaced handles in a similar location with a thin rope.
I"m 70, I still tent camp. The hard part is getting up off the ground for me... I sleep fine because I have a great pad and more importantly am used to sleeping in a tent.
I swear by folding cots and a cushy mattress pad on top of it. Also sleep with a hat on if in the mountains and wear a wool sweater and it feels so refreshing when I wake up. Dry shampoo in hair also helps keep hair from getting greasy through the night with the hat on. last but not least is warm slippers like knock off ugg slippers with the flip flop soles. ugh sooo comfy I can shuffle my way over to the fire pit and start a fire make some coffee over a propane stove and bacon with eggs.
We are also a family of 6. We have a pop up tent trailer that fits us all. Two things I'd like to know is... 1- I am assuming the kids are ok sharing beds? And 2- what vehicle do you have that can tow that trailer and still fits you all?!?
We justgot back from camping and with the tent trailer you still need to set it up back at home to unpack it and clean everything- trailers are looking more and more appealing
Congratulations ! I am sure Dawn The Minimal Mom and Tom will have lots of pointers for you ! Do I predict a future camping meet up with them ??? Y’all enjoy !!!
I was thinking the same thing!
@@janelandry6584 😃😃😃😃
Congratulations on your camper! You've probably already been searching for and watching some full-time RVers, but I'd like to say I love Mark & Trish @ Keep Your Daydream. There are many to follow, but they're my favorite.
I highly recommend you looking into adding solar to your trailer, we did it on ours and its a full on game changer, you can go to the remote places w/o hook ups and not have to worry.
I agree. It’s always nice to have enough power to run the basic functions of the RV.
Trucker, retired here all truck stops have showers and laundry foe a price. Remember they a public facility. Recommend shower shoes(catch my drift) Most Ohio rest stops has trucker facilities on a lower level. This incl laundry. I believe Bucee's does too. They have the best "to go" food selection, hot&cold". Ive got more info if interested.
I was wondering if truck stops were an option. We have a nice one close to us with very nice showers. ❤
We moved from tent to 3 different pop-ups, renovated a school bus & are on our 2nd 5th wheel…bunk beds for the win🎉…ENJOY
I love that this is not huge and extravagant. Like the perfect size to fit your basic needs and still in beautiful condition! This is perfect for your family. Enjoy!
My husband and I sold our home in 2021. We hit the road in our RV and have been traveling the country since. We haven’t looked back!
Rug outside the door is a must. Also I would try not to fall trap into the "you need this" oh yea and "this". I don't think you will but it can happen pretty fast. We lived in our 5th wheel for over a year. I loved it. So many more fun times to come for sure. Where was Speedy? I hope he is doing well. Thanks for sharing and now go have some fun!!!
That’s cool! Don’t forget you also have to take into account, fuel, maintenance and upkeep on both the camper and your vehicle.
-been there done that in a 21ft motor home for 5 years. Major tip for you, get a water line pressure regulator ( if it doesn't have one already), the type i had looks like a water hose nozzle, screws on between water in and the motor home, cost only $20ish .
It can save you a broken water line and or blown pump gaskets.
Older motor home weren't designed for 40ish PSI like your house, 15PSI is all you need, and we're only talking #20ish bucks.
I watch your videos every day. I play it in the background while working from home. I adore your family! You have taught me so much from Kroger shopping to snowballing debt. I'm so happy yall got a camper!! Perfect addition to your active family 💕
Smart move on the camper, you and your family will benefit greatly from this decision! Your adventures and memories will be amazing ❤Cat beds🤣🤣🤣not sure how I'm gonna recover from that one!
Look forward to more videos of your experience with the new camper!
Have fun. We had a 27 ft camping for 10years loved it. Only my husband and myself. Sold it when we moved to the coast of NC. Now when we go and visit everyone have the extra bedroom. But did enjoy it. A 13.00 antenna at Walmart will get great reception for a tv.
Can't wait to watch this video. Planning a trip with our daughter's family next summer and plan on renting an RV. I have eye issues and I won't drive unless my eyes are good, our daughter has food allergies so having cooking facilities will be so helpful.
Well, now you need to watch the movie RV with Robin Williams! That is a pretty sweet, set up you have! And buying things that are almost new for a fraction of the price… That’s my favorite! Have fun! 💙💙💙
My husband and I bought a ten year old fifth wheel. I’m glad it isn’t perfectly new because we take our dog with us. We cover the couch in an have a don’t ask don’t tell policy about dogs ion the couch. We didn’t have enough cast off kitchen wares so we used stuff from the house until the back to the dorm stuff went on clearance. Then we got dishes and entry level cookware.
We have debated for years on buying a camper. We have always decided against it because of taxes, insurance, storage, etc.
not to mention the gas to haul it anywhere , having to buy a new truck to haul it usually , higher prices for the camping sites
It’s an ongoing investment for sure. If you have a free place (ideally out of site from your house-not a pretty lawn ornament), and inside a building to save the roof, it’s ideal. It’s nice to not have to unpack when you arrive to a destination and I’m not a public bathroom/shower person so that is my favorite part of a camper! 😊 They are expensive but a nice family memory that we have!
My husband and I live in our 26foot trailer year round it’s a lot cheaper than an Apartment , The only thing I miss from a house is washer and a big fridge.
Congratulations on the RV! I know you have been very honest with budgeting numbers. In your video today you shared a lot on the savings on the RV verses an Airbnb. I would love if you could make a more detailed video - Comparing RV costs - such as the cost to store the RV, Insurance for RV, maintenance of an RV, fuel expenses from towing an RV and any other hidden costs that there are. Possibly this could help people who are thinking about going the RV route.
RV's are wonderful and versatile!! We don't travel with ours, we have a seasonal lot on the water we keep it there year round. It's open 6 months of the year. It's 35ft and we love the layout!!! It's our home away from home❤. We try to spend 2/3 nights a week there. It's about 25 miles from our home. We do not have bunk beds. Our 35ft, has a rear kitchen, kitchen table and 4 chairs, a big couch that pulls out to a bed and 2 captain chairs ❤. The hall ways Goes to a bathroom and bedroom. It's like a tiny home 😊. We do have a TV in the living room and bedroom. We don't have cable, just OTA antenna and DVD players! It's our happy place ❤❤❤❤❤.
We camp all the time! We have a 32’ travel trailer. Sleeps 10. We love it!
I hate making beds(especially up against walls)!!!!!... so I bought a thick pad mattress topper. Keep the fitted sheet on the main bed. But get a second fitted sheet and just cover the topper . I do this for my girl's top bunk bed.
Love the cat beds! My granddaughter referred to hers as a "prison mattress.
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Not to rain on your parade, but my husband is like "oh, just grab the food and go" No wonder he feels that way. I pack the clothes, I plan and pack the food, I pack the toiletries, and medications. It's better than packing up a car for sure, but it takes me about 2-3 hours to pack up the motor home and the same to unpack when we get home. (no kids) But I know you will love it.
have fun!! When we were first married , we had a camper on the back of a pickup truck, We had a great time.
We started RV camping about 25 yrs ago because it was so much easier to take our dogs with us. It's SO relaxing!
That there’s whatcha call an RV, Clark. Very nice!! Looks like a lot of fun!
My sil said he would never camp especially in a tent (which my daughter did growing up) but 3 years later says the camper is the best thing he’s done for their family. Well last year he bought a crappy, cheap boat and rebuilt it so the boat is pushing for best purchase. We live in MI which is full of campgrounds and water 😊
This year they’re renting out the camper and it’s paying for their camping weekends
Welcome to the RV world! We started camping as newbies about 8 years ago. We first bought a trailer that our son could camp with us, now 2 years ago we upgraded to an adult only trailer. We love getting away on the weekends and our vacation . I agree too old for a tent and I love having a furnace, we also have a fireplace. Canadian nights get cold.
Fire places in campers are nicer and burning wood smells great and also you can cook on them if you don't want to waste gas..
We shared a camper in the ‘70’s with another family and the items that stayed in the camper were in Harvest Gold and Avocado Green. Lots of good times!
Great for travel. Great for emergency backup. Even comes in handy for home remodeling. Extra space as well when visitors come. Looks like you found some nice travel spots. Everything beats the use of an outhouse. And I mean everything
Double check the trailer frame load bearing areas, near the tires and the front where the trailer attaches to the frame, for any cracks. As a preventative measure you should reinforce the frame, welding metal on those load bearing areas. Going offroad adds more stress to the frame, plus all the weight in the trailer.
Try getting a sponsor for a portable power station and solar panels so you could at least charge your phones and small electronics.
Not sure if you have them yet or not, but the Turkish bath towels! OMG. They are super absorbent even though they are very thin and take up very little space, but they all have loops on them to be hung on hooks to dry. They also wash up amazingly!
Congratulations!! Cheers to wonderful family adventures and priceless memories!!❤️💯
If not storing your camper at home I highly recommend looking at seasonal campgrounds. That’s what we do. Free storage through the year on our lot, at an affordable rate. We pull off of our site whenever we want to, including winter months.
We have a 5th wheel and we love to travel. This way we can take our dog. Used is the only way to go with a rv. They are just like cars you lose so much when you leave the dealership.
When you leave the campground and have to dump the black water be sure to have gloves and hand sanitizer close by. My husband learned the hard way when we got our first camper !
Yes, gloves are a MUST!
Tge cost not spoken about is storing one. If you can't park it at your home, the cost of an rv is way more expensive than hostels due to the monthly storage costs.
True, we probably would not have purchased one if we didn't have free storage options.
So cool we are looking for one to. Dollar Tree glow sticks is always a must for us.stuff a good grill with extra gas , a griddle and a good canopy and a small crockpot underneath where the storage is . Our must used items! We still have an outdoor kitchen set up.Forewarned the picnic tables are so GROSS
Brooklyn bedding is amazing!!!! The first thing after buying a camper new or used is throw out the junk mattresses and get a BB mattress for a good nights sleep!!!
We got scared away from campers with massive repair costs with our first one. I hope to get a camping van some day.
I'm becoming more interested in the vans as well. What kinds of things were you having to repair? 😮
Until I did some calculations, I honestly didn’t think it would be cheaper IF you factored in the cost of the RV, insurance and extra fuel. But I did the math! Using the cost of my dream RV (Airstream Globetrotter FB25) and our SUV mileage, I was pretty surprised! Groceries are cheaper and healthier than most restaurants. Having a comfortable, predictable bed every night has its perks. But towing/driving with an RV has its downsides. Thanks for an thought provoking video!
Congrats on your camper!!! Love the camping shots at the end!! Looks awesome!!
Awww great job you guys!! It’s been a minute since we’ve seen the whole family!! Every one is getting so big!❤ It’s tradition in my family to live in a camper/rv , when we’re moving to the next stage in life, ie building our first and last house 😂😂❤ them views are insane and beyond words! beautiful !
Love,love ,love camping life. We do not live full time but we have awesome vacations in our RV for about 20 years!!!
You should include cost of purchase, maintenance, repairs and insurance when comparing cost of Airbnb.
Nice! We have an RV and love it too. It opens so many doors to fun, savings, and time. I'll check out Brooklyn Mattress because it's about that time again.
That mountain water must be freezing! I remember the snowmelt in Utah... WOW! Bbbbrrrrr
When putting sheets on an RV bed, lift up the top corner at the head and balance it on your knee. Put the sheet on top then bottom on the same side. Then do the same thing on the other side, top first. Sheets in a camper is a new kind of aerobics!!
I hear you that per night stays are much cheaper than a hotel (but then again, where is your indoor heated pool hahaha), but you can't forget to calculate the fuel costs to get you from A to B, and the yearly maintenance of the RV (especially tires and breaks when you're traveling mountainous areas or winding roads. Thanks for sharing your new RV with us and all the tips!!
We lived fulltime in an RV from 2021 to 2022. I miss it. I wish I had not sold our camper. Great buy!
WE had a camper when our kids were younger. It was the best purchase ever. We are an outdoorsy Canadian family - and we went camping most weekends all summer. We would only sleep and shower in it. I did make coffee in it in the mornings if we had power hook up...other than that we didn't do anything inside besides sleep and shower. Our kids still love camping and want us to purchase another camper so that we can camp again with them and the grandkids and create even more great memories! If you use it...they are a great purchase!
As someone who has lived in one, buy some small plug dehydrators that can drain into the sinks. Some powdered buckets of RV dehumidifiers for non-electrical situations. Moisture leads to constant wiping windows and such with towels and paper towels, when it get's cooler and windows stay cold. Lots of moisture, with that many people in a small space. That eventually leads to mold...joy. Run your exhaust fans for showers, even after you are done, get as much moisture out as possible. NOT a command, just good advice! Oh and bug bomb before winter storage and in opening it up. You will pick up creepy crawlies from other regions.
LOVE your spotty dotty doggo! What's his name?
LOVED THE ARCHES! Great place for a family reunion.