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Since we're allergic to pine we use 1capful of liquid calgon and 2 capfuls of liquid gain in 2 gal water after every dump. Works for us. On a long boondocks in hot climate did have to flush down a teaspoon scent booster beads, that fixed that.
Wife soooo agrees with collapsible plastic! Pyrex measuring cups stayed, but Corningvware and pyrex bowls nope. Covered ice cube trays are the bomb. And canned goods go in bottom cupboards, top is for freeze dried, crackers, and paper goods.
I am 6 months into full-time camper life and I am so happy I found your channel!!! I'm learning and laughing 🙂 I am a single female who just towed my camper from PA to AZ for the first time. LOVE your videos.
On one of our trips we picked up a screw in a tire on our trailer and I was unaware that it was losing air as we drove. It wasn’t until we made a sharp turn that I could see that the tire was just about flat. Luckily it hadn’t separated and blown apart yet. I always check the pressure and condition before a trip and when we stop but no amount of pre trip inspection or a pressure gauge could predict an incident while driving. I still do the usual checks but we now use a TPMS to alert if something develops on the road. The $200 was a lot cheaper than it would be to repair damage caused by a shredded tire. I also carry a 12 volt compressor and some tire plugs.
Wow! Did not expect to disagree with you on the first item. TPMS. No need to buy an expensive one but they can be life saving. Hoping other commenters agree with me and make you revisit this one.
Yes, if you're rv-ing you need to do your walk around inspection every time you get on the road, but what if the weather is bad and you end up missing something with the tires? There are some things you can't put a cost on, and I personally think this is one of them. I do agree that this can be life saving because blow-outs can have deadly consequences and/or cause very expensive repairs to your RV's undercarriage.
I think it's what you feel comfortable with. My husband is very knowledgeable when it come to vehicles and so just using a tire pressure gauge would be enough for him along with checking the tires etc. However if it were me in charge I don't know enough so I would want a tire monitor. My husband and I are planning on living full time in an RV next year and I do watch a lot of RV videos. I understand what she means about pushing products. Some UA-camrs get paid to push a product and others just have been on the road for a while and they have found certain things that work for them. It's all good : )
@ladikmk My husband has worked highly skilled transportation jobs all his life, his experience and knowledge offer better safety and peace of mind than any electronic device out there. Could he miss something? Sure, but so could a TPMS. Their not fool proof, there are things a human being can pick up on that a TPMS never will. As far as bad weather, if the weather is bad are you going to skip the pre trip inspection and depend on a computer? I think it's very dangerous to believe that machines and computers can do things better than the humans that created them. A TPMS will not prevent a blowout, that needs to be abundantly clear. I must confess, maybe we cheat a little...before EVERY single trip we pray a prayer of protection over our travel and the safety of everyone else on the roads with us. 🤷🏼♀️☺️
I think what will primarily influence this decision is how many days per year you spend in your RV/Travel trailer. The majority of weekender types will get by fine with inspecting their tires and checking inflation levels manually before each road trip. If you live in your RV for large parts of the year... Get the TPMS.
I love watching you. You are so real and I’m grateful because we don’t have the finances to be getting things that either really don’t work or we really don’t need. Thanks for keeping it real. ❤❤❤
Thank you for the info. We have a Class A and the tire pressure monitor saved us. Fast sudden leak on a front tire and the warning allowed us to get off the busy Dallas highway safely. We also have the Retro Bands so we were thankful we had those too. Thanks so much for the tank cleaning recipe!
Agree with so much of this video (except TPMS). So easy to load up on supplies, gadgets, memberships, etc., before even getting out on the road. Wish I had listened to this type of video beforehand, would have saved me many $$$.
TPMS has saved my butt three times in the last 6 years while driving down the road saving my tires. Haven't had a blowout. And yes I inspect the tires before every tow. I have a ryobi air compressor that stays in the truck and if I need to pump up the tires it is easy to do. The TPMS isn't any different than the tire monitors on your vehicles. Do you check the pressure in those tires before you drive every time? No you rely on that system to warn you. Also love my icemaker. I spend a day making two or three big ziplock bags and keep them in a Dollar Tree basket in the freezer. I fill a bowl from them that sits on top of the bags and is easy to reach into to get ice. They aren't for keeping on the counter making ice constantly Those three bags last me a couple of weeks.
@mur6822 ABSOLUTELY not! We do not rely on the built in tpms in our tow vehicle WHATSOEVER. We check them with every single trip as part of our pre trip inspection. Never, ever, ever should you rely on any tpms to tell you your air pressure!
TPMS saved me from an RV blow out from Las Vegas to CA. Tires with perfect pressure upon leaving, 1.5 hours into the trip TPMS alerted me to low pressure allowing me to stop at a station rather than being stuck in area whereas there was no immediate help. 110 weather with two dogs, a flat or a blow out would have been a nightmare. Ended up being a valve stem issue on brand new tires. Also, had a blow out with my SUV after TPMS went bad, had TPMS warned me I would have been saved a blow out on a busy CA freeway. TPMS a lifesaver from my experience.
I personally want to take out an oven and put in the convenient oven/microwave option. Takes up less space. I know my toaster oven/air fryer is something that is a must for me. But the RV ovens I don't find them worth the trouble they're small and put out a lot of heat. I know the rig I want is going to be $200k. So figured if I can't really decorate them I'm splurging on things like am amazing fridge and freezer, microwave/oven. My goal is to get in a Noovo in 10 years or I might be luckier enough to get it in 5 years.
I have to disagree with you on the TPMS. Sadly, a pre-trip inspection is not enough because, for example, you can hit something, pick up a screw, or throw a thread while driving after your pre-trip or even mid-trip inspection. Is a TPMS foolproof or a replacement for pre- and mid-trip tire inspections? No; however, it is, undoubtedly, a must have safety item.
@rvgoingnow We will just have to agree to disagree. I will never tell my audience that a tpms is a must have safety item. I've presented our experience and thoughts on the matter. It is a personal choice for sure. For some folks it will be a must have and for some not. A well done, proper, thorough pre trip inspection will always trump an unreliable piece of computer equipment.
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR we can certainly agree to disagree. Thats what adults do. I’m glad you’ve been lucky thus far and not had an issue without one. I do hope you never have an issue that makes you wish you did. Keep up with those thorough pre- and mid-trip inspections, and stay safe.
I agree with most things you said, however I love my tabletop icemaker. We like to make a lot of cocktails when we get to our camping location and the table top icemaker gives us plenty of ice where we don’t have to go buy ice, but for us it works, to each their own. And by the way, I’m also in Colorado, and love, Blue Mesa
Totally disagree on the TPMS well except for you don't have to buy a $300 one you can get a real nice one that works great for $70. A TPMS is not designed to prevent normal maintenance and inspection before travel. When you're towing four trailer tires and one blows out and you don't feel it, you don't know that you've had it because you don't have a TPMS it can do a lot of damage or worse.
@Hobiecat181 First I want to say, I would NEVER recommend buying a tpms at such a low price point. You get what you pay for and for people who want a tpms, and the reasons they want it, it needs to be a high quality product! There's no way you'll NOT be able to feel a blow out. That is incredibly misleading and a very dangerous idea to put out there. 1. Your trailer will feel different immediately 2. You'll likely hear it even with the radio on 3. You should see it if you're paying attention and regularly looking in your mirrors.
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR well, the TPMS that I purchased is a Tymate RV Version it's actually quite good. It has a lot of very good reviews. I do agree with you that it is very possible that you will feel a blowout, but it is also possible that you won't. I know this because it happened to us. We had a blowout and a passing car pointed back. I never felt it and it did a bunch of damage to the underside of my trailer.. If I would've had a TPMS, maybe possibly I could've stopped in time before the damage. Like I said, it is no replacement for visually checking your tires before after and during your travels.
Hobiecat, I looked into the Tymate that you stated and bought one. I had a blow out on camper and did not feel it at all but the alarm went off and my wife couldn't read it fast enough as pressure went down to 0. I was on a state highway and going 55. I just put the system on so I did check the tires/pressures just before leaving the house. I have a F350 with a just a 27' trailer so it pulls like I'm not even pulling anything. So thanks for mentioning the Tymate system. BTY The trip before I got the Tymate I arrived home with a flat- and did not know it.-- lucky was not completely flat but read less then 10 PSI. That was 'the final reason' for getting a TPMS system.
I drive a commercial motor vehicle and Hall hazardous materials in a semi truck. I’ve been doing this for almost 40 years without a TPMS. And yes, some of our trucks have them and they constantly go out and give you false readings. You definitely need to pay attention to your vehicle. It’s just like any other idiot light on your dash that comes on. When your oil light comes on, you’re out of oil and the damage is already done. Like the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Thank for your insights and I’ve come to agree on most. However, I have to say that our inexpensive TPMS (less than $100) has absolutely saved us from blowouts at least three times over the past four years and 45,000+ miles. Each time the TPMS has alerted us to rapid air loss and gave us plenty of time to safely pull over without having the tire disintegrate and cause significant damage to our rig. I do wholeheartedly agree that TPMS doesn’t replace regular manual inspections and pressure checks. I do this at every stop for gas and we still had the misfortune of having three flat tires while going down the road.
I would agree; I've had only a few flats tires in my 30+ years of driving. When the front tire goes, it's very noticeable; however, rear tires are not as pronounced. I can only imagine that a flat on a trailer would be even much less noticeable especially with a dual axle trailer. A TPMS system is something you hope to never need and is simply an insurance policy to limit or avoid the damage from a flat tire. Monitoring and checking you tires is great; but that won't catch the nail/debris that just punctured the trailer tire.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and really enjoy your insight and content. I'm really tired of all of these "must have" TOP 10 RV gadget videos. They are everywhere !!!! I love you spin on it and the polar opposite. lol. BUT - we love our icemaker.... cheers !
Hey- EJ: The most important things you MUST HAVE on your first madden voyage is: Wait for it: A set of Lawn chairs and a coffee table. Absolute MUST HAVES on your first trip for that First Morning you wake up with coffee in your hand....
Thank you for all your *practical* encouragement to skip all the hype for gadgets that add up to hundreds & even thousands of dollars - which can prevent wanna-be adventurers from getting started living this wonderful RV life. You will discover things you want to add or swap out as you go, of course. But listening to so many others’ videos of “must haves” as if you’ve gotta have all that before you begin just isn’t so! During the past 4yrs we’ve added a couple of the items you choose not to have, but I’m ok with that & I’m guessing you are too! 😉 So glad I found you, love your style & all your ideas.
Our oven would've lasted longer if it was as big as yours! There was only 2 inches of clearance, and only my sheet pan fit. No brownies, lasagna, cake, muffins... It was a sad couple months before we replaced it and I'm so glad we did!
Hello from central Colorado, Leigh Ann love this video. Your TP comment, yes you can test out your favorite TP. Place two sheets of paper in glass jar with 1 cup of water, shake well. If the paper shreds it’s usable in black tank. Waste of money buying RV TP. I like Calgon tip. I did buy a pizza stone for our oven, the first one cracked. Found a better one at thrift store. Black tank story…….. came back from 6 days of boondocking on our son’s property in Westcliff. We stop to do the black tank flush, hubby puts clear elbow on, connects sewer hose. He pulls the sewer black tank lever, “HOLLY CRAP”, suddenly the elbow falls off. Brown crappy liquid gushes out. I thought, oh no the hose has failed. Well it turns out the clear elbow was not attached completely. Thank god we did have water hose ready, I was able to spray bleach and water to dilute the mess. Lesson learned double check connection. Safe travels.
I agree with everything in your video, especially the selling me on needless stuff. But... we love our countertop ice maker. Our fridge doesn't have a freezer.
I have so much glass in my kitchen! I agree, plastic feels oily all the time. I haven't had any breakge. I believe it all comes down to packing well, not overcrowding cupboards and being mindful of how you organize.
OMG, I'm brand new in this arena. And just stumbled across your channel. You are absolutely hilarious. I just subscribe this video is great and I can't wait to watch more of your content. Thanks and stay safe out there.
Totally agree with your comments on the TPMS sensors!!!! We own a auto repair shop & we hate those systems on vehicles. 90% of the time when the light comes on it's only because the sensor is bad. But we still have people flipping out thinking they have a flat tire.
I bought a collapsible electric kettle because I was traveling to India for business. I have a sensitive stomach and just wanted to subsist on ramen noodles. I packed a case of ramen noodles and used bottled water in the kettle at my hotel room. For that purpose it was great. So if you want a kettle I can recommend a collapsible plastic one.
Agree about the collapsible stuff. I’m in a truck camper so space is at a premium. I took someone’s advice about collapsible stuff and got a collapsible kettle and collapsible dish bins. I dislike them A LOT. I just changed to a stainless steel kettle and plan to change my dish bins. I use stainless plates and cups. I looked at ice makers after seeing people talk about them, but reviews say they come out damp and you have to put them in the freezer to continue hardening! What’s the point? At least I didn’t waste money on that.
Such great information. I just wish your video would have come out before I purchased some of the things you mentioned, like collapsible items, which I don't like at all 😜
Have you ever considered a toilet like a Separett Tiny? One UA-cam video a guy with great dry humor did a review on a bunch of them and he too has a bit of the heebeejeebees of them. But I so greatly fear a black tank issue. And if I can have my 💩 be in a bag with stuff like cat litter and empty it out once it starts having issue..then it's not entirely too different than me cleaning up after my cat. I do clean his boxes everyday to avoid any smells for him and me. They also have the dry toilet (not really economical but does seem pretty cool. I've only been a full-time RVer for just 9 months and thankfully no tank issues. But now I'm considering being a solo traveler and figured if I'm outsomewhere cold too I don't want to deal with that kinda issue either.
You can’t use a tire pressure gauge while driving. I picked up a screw while driving through Colorado Springs and my TPMS warned me in time for me to get off the road and find a good place to stop before the tire was totally flat. If I didn’t have my TPMS, I would not only have destroyed the tire, but would have ruined the rim. Instead I was able to just put on my spare. Should you always do an inspection prior to driving - absolutely.
@goneretired7030 Even a box of rocks knows you can't use a tire pressure gauge while driving down the road 🙄 The point is you don't NEED to check the pressure while going down the road 🤦🏼♀️ Everyone has a story about how a tpms "saved a tire"...Whatever works for you. 👍
Escapees is my domicile address in Texas. Thousand Trails has allowed my to camp for around $12 a day for last 3 years. We drink our water, we spent $75 on 2 stage filter and the filters are not expensive. We filter 5m and the .5m much finer than camco. However, i agree with you general premise... figure out what works for you. (We have all glassware and normal dishes and bowls... zero breakage 4 years)
If you have ever had a propane oven blow up you have no idea how scary that can be. I had one to blow up when I first got married and I guarantee you I have never used a propane oven again and I am in my 7th decade. As a matter of fact I ordered my travel trailer without an oven. I would be happy to not have any propane at all in my rv system. I rarely ever use my propane cooktop. A electric skillet or outdoor grill is fine with me along with a convection microwave.
@KellieMilan Our domicile state is Colorado, in our county we don't have to have vehicle inspections for registration. We can also renew online and then our tags are sent to our mail service, which we then forward to wherever we are. Hope that helps! 😊
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR thank you! It does. When my husband and I are ready, hopefully next year, we will purchase some land down south that doesn’t require inspection. Thank you for your videos!! I look forward to them!!
I horse laughed at..." a poor man buys twice"! We also watched the ETJ.life's video & it was eye opening. You answered a huge ? Of mine about why in the world Calgon? Your explanation & experience makes so much sense. Oh & btw...I absolutely love the Peppi dip nail product!!! I was giving up on ever doing mine again & I decided (only after your video) to give it another go so a huge thank you for sharing that w/ us! Have happy/safe travels❤
@gmo9834 🤣 I love Tom & Cheri! Wow the nail dip is an old one 🫣 😆 Peppi was my favorite but I had to stop using dip powder because the fine acrylic powder started messing with my sinuses and lungs 😳 So I do gel now and LOVE it!
Great video with advice. The link to the RV black tank master class didn’t work for me. It linked to a lady making lunches. I tried to search for it but was unable to find what you referenced. Would you be able to help? Thank you
@michellebullard6696 Right now with our set up and situation, I personally wouldn't want one, but I definitely see the benefit for a big family! They do take up a lot of space and I feel like the water could be an issue if you're boondocking.
@michellebullard6696 Right now with our set up and situation, I personally wouldn't want one, but I definitely see the benefit for a big family! They do take up a lot of space and I feel like the water could be an issue if you're boondocking.
QUESTION: Maybe I missed something. The Black Tank recipe that you shared in the description is a wet formula. But in your video it was a powder. What did I miss? Thank you for the truthful video, I also find that simple is best because it's a repeatable process.
@rickw5679 The recipe in the description is the original KLEEN TANK recipe which I used initially, but now we just use the calgon bath beads powder and that's it! 😊
If you have ever had a propane oven blow up with you you have no idea how scary that can be. I had one to blow up when I first got married and I guarantee you I have never used a propane oven again and I am in my 7th decade. I would be happy to not have any propane at all in my rv system. I rarely ever use my propane cook. A electric skillet or outdoor grill is fine with me along with a convection microwave.
Yes I imagine that would be very scary! I'm sorry that happened to you! However, there has to be a leak for a blow up so as RVers propane leaks are something we need to be keeping tabs on at all times.
I have passport America 300 for a lifetime 50% off so if its 30.00 a night i pay 15.00 stayed in 1 place for a month!!! It was great and paid for itself by the 5th time used!!!
Weird that all content creators think background noises are drowning them out...and they never are. You can't stop a train and you didn't need to stop for the train.
don't buy rubber gloves but get these rubber gloves instead. I think you need to understand what the gloves are made from, how to size correctly and where they are best used. there are so many different glove types and sizes that it is easily to become confused and overwhelmed. while the heavy rubber glove you use is a good long-term choice, for some people, a cheap box gets the job done when correctly identified. another issue of these gloves is the way you are storing them in a sealed box, it allows for bacterial growth, and it is something you cannot see until it reaches a dangerous level. understanding why you are getting into travelling and camping is very important. this knowledge should then govern any other purchases you make. a caravan/travel trailer/towable will be different to a class A/C/B or even tent camping.
I see your point but I think her point is just another way you can save money. The whole point of this video in my opinion is if you are starting out to live on the road DON'T feel like you have to run out and buy all kinds of stuff. She even tells us to give it some time to see what you may or may not need. I can see my husband having a pair gloves that he may reuse for the black tank. It is true you have to be careful with the bacteria however most people wash their hands after even though they wore gloves.
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR i have a large system that allows me to be off grid for 5 to 8 weeks (I'm single) before returning to civilisation. the gloves are also used for other purposes such as various maintenance aspects, such as servicing the engine and generator, cleaning, etc. my tanks are 1100L (290G) water, 600L (160G) grey, 500L (130G) black and filtered tank of 100L (26G). I don't need to dump on a monthly or fortnightly schedule like smaller units and thus the economy, for me, doesn't work to buy heavy work gloves for a single purpose.
The Amazon sellers see what the price is, they go buy all of them and then hoard them and sell them. They do this at Dollar Tree as well, then the locals have nothing. There needs to be a law restriction on how many one can buy.
I hate TPMS systems. Just check your tires. The TPMS will go off for no reason, causing me a heart attack for no reason. Then when our tires blew, it didn’t sound off until a while after it blew. I won’t waste my money again. Our TPMS system works the best in a box in the garage, away from my cars.
The funny thing about it that UA-cam person you talking about with the clean out guy he did a test of his own and found out the clean out guy was wrong about tank treatment
@gardnetbush9768 I am a faithful watcher of Enjoy the Journey.life and I have not seen that in their subsequent videos on black tank. If you have a link of the video you're talking about that would be helpful! I'd like to see that. All I know is...we has nothing but problems when we used them. 🤷🏼♀️
@@gardnetbush9768 I found a video that I think you may be referring to and it was not done by the same creator I mentioned. Just want that to be clear...however the test the guy did was interesting but in my opinion flawed and likely biased. For example he used a well known tank treatment that often sponsors rv UA-cam channels. Not only that dog food isn't the best choice for mimicking solids because it floats, whereas human feces do not. At the end of the video I didn't notice much of a difference between both test tanks and he confirmed my observation by saying so. Another thing is that he used bath pearls as opposed to the bath beads which are significantly cheaper and dissolve much faster. Kleen Tank recommends the bath pearls, but has said the bath beads will also do. The biggest takeaway from his test is the importance of using PLENTY of water, which Kleen Tank also drives home. All I know is it has worked for us and it's a worth a try considering the high cost of these products.
@MakingMyAbodeOTR I'm still going to look for it but it's nothing against what your post about I feel you have a lot if key points I was just saying that he did a video
You are absolutely wrong about not having a TPS, you are lucky so far you haven’t had a flat on one of the inner dual tires while rolling down the road. I always do a visual inspection while we’re parked but how can you monitor your tires while driving? A few hundred dollars for piece of mind while driving to protect my expensive toy is well worth, someday you will wish you had a heads up on a low tire.
@justanotherguy7798 First of all, I don't believe in luck. Luck comes from lucifer. Second, tires can be monitored while driving down the road by simply being aware of your surroundings and defensive driving. I can look in my mirrors and see 👀 if my tire is low. There is absolutely ZERO need to constantly be aware of exact tire pressure and tire temperature. Both of which constantly fluctuate based on a number of factors. As I said in the video, if it brings you peace of mind, great go for it... you do you, but for us, it's unnecessary, and here's why... blah blah blah. I find it ridiculous that people get so offended and defensive about their TPMS. This attitude is what's wrong with America these days. Too many sensitive Sally's who just can't stand that someone has a different opinion or different experience! I don't have a problem with people who use them, and I don't criticize them either. I want people to do what they think is best for them with information from both perspectives. And what a terrible thing to say... "someday you will wish you had a heads up on a low tire" ... what is that supposed to mean?! Are you HOPING something terrible happens and we'll change our evil, non tpms using ways?! Wth? Get out of here with that crap! If you want a tpms go for it.
You don't need rubber gloves but you need rubber gloves. You don't need water filtration system but you filter your water twice. You don't need black tank treatment but use these items to make your own black tank treatment. Got it.
Not everyone is attentive as your husband to the mechanical needs of the vehicle, therefore a TPM is good to have. You 'disclaimer' should have been posted in the beginning of the video that based upon your experience and the needs of your family the following is what you have determined to be a waste of money. Not everyone has the same needs or experiences.
I realize that responding to your video helps increase it presence in the UA-cam algorithm but hopefully this will help someone. We’ve been RVing for 24 years and I disagree with the majority of your comments. There are obviously channels recommending all of the latest gadgets but seriously? Many of the items on your list have valid purposes. A collapsible plastic bowl takes up much less space than a stainless one. There are many, many tests, and real life examples, of black tank treatments working. Just because these items don’t have any value to you, in your particular circumstances, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value to someone else. And seriously? No gloves? Ewwww.
@imjeepnmike 😅 Did you watch the video?? The entire point is that you don't NEED these things, but you might want them, for a number of reasons. Of course I understand that what works for me might not work for others. I make that VERY clear in the video. Anyone with half a brain knows that collapsible items take up less space, but pick your battles. On your last statement...really?! It is ridiculously clear in the video that WE ALWAYS USE GLOVES, we just don't use disposables anymore. Thanks for your comment 👍
Nearly 3 minutes of explaining yourself before getting into the subject matter? Really? Right out of the box #1 I respectfully disagree with. A lot of time again spent justifying your opinion. I agree with snap pads. Move on, we’re convinced. RV TP is a waste of money. Black tank treatment is a toss up. Home made Surfactant recipes abound. BUY GOOD GLOVES and they won’t break. I see no point in hauling around used gloves that you used to protect you, and then storing them in your RV. You have to handle them again with bare hands? Use em and toss em. Not that costly compared to some of the other junk advocated. Talk about a waste of money, blue water filters. Filter your water to the extent that you trust the quality. If it’s a blue tube fine. If it’s a higher quality system, good on ya. Agree on memberships. Just the basics in the kitchen. Not a lot of trash and trinkets. Paper or plastic, whatever you want. Poisonous plastic? But don’t need dump gloves? Huh. Ice maker, nope. Compress your content. 10 minutes of content stretched into a 33 minute video. Word salad. Sorry, but this was my first view of one of your videos. Not just you, but most “influencers “ are guilty of this. Your quality is very good, your quantity is a bit lengthy.
@MakingMyAbodeOTR TPMS is an early warning device. For example, you pull out of your spot on a 250-mile travel day. Right away you run over something and develop a leak. You dont plan to stop for at least 100 miles.Now you're going down the road, and the TPMS alerts you to low air pressure. Otherwise, you keep driving, as the pressure gets lower, the temperature gets higher, and the sidewall deteriorates. That's when blowouts happen. Your tire pressure gyluage in the glove box can't help you bin this situtation.
I thought she did a good job and sounded very educated. Proper pre trip will prevent way more blowouts than tpms sensors. Using a tire gauge forces you to physically get down there and look at your trailer and I would say most people with tpms sensors don't get down there and look they depend on there sensors to do the job there to lazy to do. I'm not saying that tpms sensors can't help they can but they are not necessary and should not take the place of a proper pre trip and keeping an eye on your trailer and tires driving down the road .
@user-us5zh4jg8z Again, tires rarely get damaged sitting still. You can check pressure sitting still all day. TPMS covers you whe traveling. Traveling is where damage occurs. Nit saying younshould not do a visual check when you stopped.
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I am 6 months into full-time camper life and I am so happy I found your channel!!! I'm learning and laughing 🙂 I am a single female who just towed my camper from PA to AZ for the first time. LOVE your videos.
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On one of our trips we picked up a screw in a tire on our trailer and I was unaware that it was losing air as we drove. It wasn’t until we made a sharp turn that I could see that the tire was just about flat. Luckily it hadn’t separated and blown apart yet. I always check the pressure and condition before a trip and when we stop but no amount of pre trip inspection or a pressure gauge could predict an incident while driving. I still do the usual checks but we now use a TPMS to alert if something develops on the road. The $200 was a lot cheaper than it would be to repair damage caused by a shredded tire. I also carry a 12 volt compressor and some tire plugs.
Wow! Did not expect to disagree with you on the first item. TPMS. No need to buy an expensive one but they can be life saving. Hoping other commenters agree with me and make you revisit this one.
Yes, if you're rv-ing you need to do your walk around inspection every time you get on the road, but what if the weather is bad and you end up missing something with the tires? There are some things you can't put a cost on, and I personally think this is one of them. I do agree that this can be life saving because blow-outs can have deadly consequences and/or cause very expensive repairs to your RV's undercarriage.
I think it's what you feel comfortable with. My husband is very knowledgeable when it come to vehicles and so just using a tire pressure gauge would be enough for him along with checking the tires etc. However if it were me in charge I don't know enough so I would want a tire monitor. My husband and I are planning on living full time in an RV next year and I do watch a lot of RV videos. I understand what she means about pushing products. Some UA-camrs get paid to push a product and others just have been on the road for a while and they have found certain things that work for them. It's all good : )
@ladikmk My husband has worked highly skilled transportation jobs all his life, his experience and knowledge offer better safety and peace of mind than any electronic device out there. Could he miss something? Sure, but so could a TPMS. Their not fool proof, there are things a human being can pick up on that a TPMS never will. As far as bad weather, if the weather is bad are you going to skip the pre trip inspection and depend on a computer? I think it's very dangerous to believe that machines and computers can do things better than the humans that created them. A TPMS will not prevent a blowout, that needs to be abundantly clear. I must confess, maybe we cheat a little...before EVERY single trip we pray a prayer of protection over our travel and the safety of everyone else on the roads with us. 🤷🏼♀️☺️
I think what will primarily influence this decision is how many days per year you spend in your RV/Travel trailer. The majority of weekender types will get by fine with inspecting their tires and checking inflation levels manually before each road trip. If you live in your RV for large parts of the year... Get the TPMS.
@mrq1701 We're full-time and travel weekly. The biggest take away should be that a TPMS should never be a substitute for pre-trip inspections.
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Thank you for the info. We have a Class A and the tire pressure monitor saved us. Fast sudden leak on a front tire and the warning allowed us to get off the busy Dallas highway safely. We also have the Retro Bands so we were thankful we had those too. Thanks so much for the tank cleaning recipe!
Agree with so much of this video (except TPMS). So easy to load up on supplies, gadgets, memberships, etc., before even getting out on the road. Wish I had listened to this type of video beforehand, would have saved me many $$$.
I’ve also been really turned off by several channels as they have turned into infomercials with little content we enjoy or find useful anymore.
TPMS has saved my butt three times in the last 6 years while driving down the road saving my tires. Haven't had a blowout. And yes I inspect the tires before every tow. I have a ryobi air compressor that stays in the truck and if I need to pump up the tires it is easy to do. The TPMS isn't any different than the tire monitors on your vehicles. Do you check the pressure in those tires before you drive every time? No you rely on that system to warn you.
Also love my icemaker. I spend a day making two or three big ziplock bags and keep them in a Dollar Tree basket in the freezer. I fill a bowl from them that sits on top of the bags and is easy to reach into to get ice. They aren't for keeping on the counter making ice constantly Those three bags last me a couple of weeks.
@mur6822 ABSOLUTELY not! We do not rely on the built in tpms in our tow vehicle WHATSOEVER. We check them with every single trip as part of our pre trip inspection. Never, ever, ever should you rely on any tpms to tell you your air pressure!
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TPMS saved me from an RV blow out from Las Vegas to CA. Tires with perfect pressure upon leaving, 1.5 hours into the trip TPMS alerted me to low pressure allowing me to stop at a station rather than being stuck in area whereas there was no immediate help. 110 weather with two dogs, a flat or a blow out would have been a nightmare. Ended up being a valve stem issue on brand new tires. Also, had a blow out with my SUV after TPMS went bad, had TPMS warned me I would have been saved a blow out on a busy CA freeway. TPMS a lifesaver from my experience.
I remember watching that Kleen Tank video. I did buy the PineSol and Calgon bath beads. Water so important! Am anticipating using it for first time.
Question... what's the point of the Pizza Stone? Does it disperse the heat from the gas burner in the oven? If that's it, great tip! I'm taking notes.
@@stephanieosborne6453 That’s EXACTLY what it does! 😊 Life saver!
I personally want to take out an oven and put in the convenient oven/microwave option. Takes up less space. I know my toaster oven/air fryer is something that is a must for me. But the RV ovens I don't find them worth the trouble they're small and put out a lot of heat. I know the rig I want is going to be $200k. So figured if I can't really decorate them I'm splurging on things like am amazing fridge and freezer, microwave/oven. My goal is to get in a Noovo in 10 years or I might be luckier enough to get it in 5 years.
I have to disagree with you on the TPMS. Sadly, a pre-trip inspection is not enough because, for example, you can hit something, pick up a screw, or throw a thread while driving after your pre-trip or even mid-trip inspection. Is a TPMS foolproof or a replacement for pre- and mid-trip tire inspections? No; however, it is, undoubtedly, a must have safety item.
@rvgoingnow We will just have to agree to disagree. I will never tell my audience that a tpms is a must have safety item. I've presented our experience and thoughts on the matter. It is a personal choice for sure. For some folks it will be a must have and for some not. A well done, proper, thorough pre trip inspection will always trump an unreliable piece of computer equipment.
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR we can certainly agree to disagree. Thats what adults do. I’m glad you’ve been lucky thus far and not had an issue without one. I do hope you never have an issue that makes you wish you did. Keep up with those thorough pre- and mid-trip inspections, and stay safe.
I agree with most things you said, however I love my tabletop icemaker. We like to make a lot of cocktails when we get to our camping location and the table top icemaker gives us plenty of ice where we don’t have to go buy ice, but for us it works, to each their own. And by the way, I’m also in Colorado, and love, Blue Mesa
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Totally disagree on the TPMS well except for you don't have to buy a $300 one you can get a real nice one that works great for $70. A TPMS is not designed to prevent normal maintenance and inspection before travel. When you're towing four trailer tires and one blows out and you don't feel it, you don't know that you've had it because you don't have a TPMS it can do a lot of damage or worse.
@Hobiecat181 First I want to say, I would NEVER recommend buying a tpms at such a low price point. You get what you pay for and for people who want a tpms, and the reasons they want it, it needs to be a high quality product! There's no way you'll NOT be able to feel a blow out. That is incredibly misleading and a very dangerous idea to put out there. 1. Your trailer will feel different immediately 2. You'll likely hear it even with the radio on 3. You should see it if you're paying attention and regularly looking in your mirrors.
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR well, the TPMS that I purchased is a Tymate RV Version it's actually quite good. It has a lot of very good reviews. I do agree with you that it is very possible that you will feel a blowout, but it is also possible that you won't. I know this because it happened to us. We had a blowout and a passing car pointed back. I never felt it and it did a bunch of damage to the underside of my trailer.. If I would've had a TPMS, maybe possibly I could've stopped in time before the damage. Like I said, it is no replacement for visually checking your tires before after and during your travels.
Hobiecat, I looked into the Tymate that you stated and bought one. I had a blow out on camper and did not feel it at all but the alarm went off and my wife couldn't read it fast enough as pressure went down to 0. I was on a state highway and going 55. I just put the system on so I did check the tires/pressures just before leaving the house. I have a F350 with a just a 27' trailer so it pulls like I'm not even pulling anything. So thanks for mentioning the Tymate system. BTY The trip before I got the Tymate I arrived home with a flat- and did not know it.-- lucky was not completely flat but read less then 10 PSI. That was 'the final reason' for getting a TPMS system.
@@scottewart8428 hopefully you caught it for any damage occurred. Sounds like nobody was hurt, which, of course is the best thing.
I drive a commercial motor vehicle and Hall hazardous materials in a semi truck. I’ve been doing this for almost 40 years without a TPMS. And yes, some of our trucks have them and they constantly go out and give you false readings. You definitely need to pay attention to your vehicle. It’s just like any other idiot light on your dash that comes on. When your oil light comes on, you’re out of oil and the damage is already done. Like the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Absolutely
Thank for your insights and I’ve come to agree on most. However, I have to say that our inexpensive TPMS (less than $100) has absolutely saved us from blowouts at least three times over the past four years and 45,000+ miles. Each time the TPMS has alerted us to rapid air loss and gave us plenty of time to safely pull over without having the tire disintegrate and cause significant damage to our rig. I do wholeheartedly agree that TPMS doesn’t replace regular manual inspections and pressure checks. I do this at every stop for gas and we still had the misfortune of having three flat tires while going down the road.
I would agree; I've had only a few flats tires in my 30+ years of driving. When the front tire goes, it's very noticeable; however, rear tires are not as pronounced. I can only imagine that a flat on a trailer would be even much less noticeable especially with a dual axle trailer. A TPMS system is something you hope to never need and is simply an insurance policy to limit or avoid the damage from a flat tire. Monitoring and checking you tires is great; but that won't catch the nail/debris that just punctured the trailer tire.
There’s literally nothing in my life that I use more than my tabletop icemaker. But everything else she mentioned I am in agreement.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel and really enjoy your insight and content. I'm really tired of all of these "must have" TOP 10 RV gadget videos. They are everywhere !!!! I love you spin on it and the polar opposite. lol. BUT - we love our icemaker.... cheers !
Hey- EJ: The most important things you MUST HAVE on your first madden voyage is:
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A set of Lawn chairs and a coffee table. Absolute MUST HAVES on your first trip for that First Morning you wake up with coffee in your hand....
Thank you for all your *practical* encouragement to skip all the hype for gadgets that add up to hundreds & even thousands of dollars - which can prevent wanna-be adventurers from getting started living this wonderful RV life. You will discover things you want to add or swap out as you go, of course.
But listening to so many others’ videos of “must haves” as if you’ve gotta have all that before you begin just isn’t so!
During the past 4yrs we’ve added a couple of the items you choose not to have, but I’m ok with that & I’m guessing you are too! 😉
So glad I found you, love your style & all your ideas.
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Thank you again! Somehow I missed the Calgon/PineSol tip along the way and the Angel Soft TP..perfect!
Enjoy the Journey vid was so helpful about the black tank!
Our oven would've lasted longer if it was as big as yours! There was only 2 inches of clearance, and only my sheet pan fit. No brownies, lasagna, cake, muffins... It was a sad couple months before we replaced it and I'm so glad we did!
Thanks so true!
Good informative video. Thanks!
@@54bonkers You're welcome 😊
Hello from central Colorado, Leigh Ann love this video. Your TP comment, yes you can test out your favorite TP. Place two sheets of paper in glass jar with 1 cup of water, shake well. If the paper shreds it’s usable in black tank. Waste of money buying RV TP. I like Calgon tip. I did buy a pizza stone for our oven, the first one cracked. Found a better one at thrift store.
Black tank story…….. came back from 6 days of boondocking on our son’s property in Westcliff. We stop to do the black tank flush, hubby puts clear elbow on, connects sewer hose. He pulls the sewer black tank lever, “HOLLY CRAP”, suddenly the elbow falls off. Brown crappy liquid gushes out. I thought, oh no the hose has failed. Well it turns out the clear elbow was not attached completely. Thank god we did have water hose ready, I was able to spray bleach and water to dilute the mess. Lesson learned double check connection. Safe travels.
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@@MakingMyAbodeOTR OMG, the most embarrassing moment.
I agree with everything in your video, especially the selling me on needless stuff. But... we love our countertop ice maker. Our fridge doesn't have a freezer.
I have so much glass in my kitchen! I agree, plastic feels oily all the time. I haven't had any breakge. I believe it all comes down to packing well, not overcrowding cupboards and being mindful of how you organize.
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OMG, I'm brand new in this arena. And just stumbled across your channel. You are absolutely hilarious. I just subscribe this video is great and I can't wait to watch more of your content. Thanks and stay safe out there.
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Thank you for your honesty. I love your videos.
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Totally agree with your comments on the TPMS sensors!!!! We own a auto repair shop & we hate those systems on vehicles. 90% of the time when the light comes on it's only because the sensor is bad. But we still have people flipping out thinking they have a flat tire.
@lisaj8758 Thank you so much for this comment!
I bought a collapsible electric kettle because I was traveling to India for business. I have a sensitive stomach and just wanted to subsist on ramen noodles. I packed a case of ramen noodles and used bottled water in the kettle at my hotel room. For that purpose it was great. So if you want a kettle I can recommend a collapsible plastic one.
Agree about the collapsible stuff. I’m in a truck camper so space is at a premium. I took someone’s advice about collapsible stuff and got a collapsible kettle and collapsible dish bins. I dislike them A LOT. I just changed to a stainless steel kettle and plan to change my dish bins. I use stainless plates and cups. I looked at ice makers after seeing people talk about them, but reviews say they come out damp and you have to put them in the freezer to continue hardening! What’s the point? At least I didn’t waste money on that.
Such great information. I just wish your video would have come out before I purchased some of the things you mentioned, like collapsible items, which I don't like at all 😜
Have you ever considered a toilet like a Separett Tiny? One UA-cam video a guy with great dry humor did a review on a bunch of them and he too has a bit of the heebeejeebees of them. But I so greatly fear a black tank issue. And if I can have my 💩 be in a bag with stuff like cat litter and empty it out once it starts having issue..then it's not entirely too different than me cleaning up after my cat. I do clean his boxes everyday to avoid any smells for him and me. They also have the dry toilet (not really economical but does seem pretty cool. I've only been a full-time RVer for just 9 months and thankfully no tank issues. But now I'm considering being a solo traveler and figured if I'm outsomewhere cold too I don't want to deal with that kinda issue either.
@H37P5kY57 I have thought about it, maybe someday when we're empty nesters...I don't know though 😬🤢🤣
I cook more in my RV than i do at home because I have gas to cook with. ❤
Thanks for video, we are getting ready to outfit our towable rv. 😊
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Thank you, I appreciate your advice. : )
You are so welcome!
You can’t use a tire pressure gauge while driving. I picked up a screw while driving through Colorado Springs and my TPMS warned me in time for me to get off the road and find a good place to stop before the tire was totally flat. If I didn’t have my TPMS, I would not only have destroyed the tire, but would have ruined the rim. Instead I was able to just put on my spare. Should you always do an inspection prior to driving - absolutely.
@goneretired7030 Even a box of rocks knows you can't use a tire pressure gauge while driving down the road 🙄 The point is you don't NEED to check the pressure while going down the road 🤦🏼♀️ Everyone has a story about how a tpms "saved a tire"...Whatever works for you. 👍
Good advice. Keep it simple.
Escapees is my domicile address in Texas. Thousand Trails has allowed my to camp for around $12 a day for last 3 years. We drink our water, we spent $75 on 2 stage filter and the filters are not expensive. We filter 5m and the .5m much finer than camco. However, i agree with you general premise... figure out what works for you. (We have all glassware and normal dishes and bowls... zero breakage 4 years)
Has anyone said you look like Toni Collete, or at least she looks like you? 😉Kinda really cool
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Really great information!
Pizza stone is to heavy. Get air bake baking sheets. Cheaper and lighter.
If you have ever had a propane oven blow up you have no idea how scary that can be. I had one to blow up when I first got married and I guarantee you I have never used a propane oven again and I am in my 7th decade. As a matter of fact I ordered my travel trailer without an oven. I would be happy to not have any propane at all in my rv system. I rarely ever use my propane cooktop. A electric skillet or outdoor grill is fine with me along with a convection microwave.
We found that Angel soft works really well
Agree that almost every UA-camr is essentially a shill for manufacturers.
Disagree that TPMS, 1 ply TP and tank treatments are a waste of money.
love love love my ice maker... we use ours in our RV and in our home
Good clear ventilation pipes keeps your black track odor where it belongs.
TPMS systems on cares are great and on my motorhome indispensable. It does not replace inspections, but it has saved m ass two times
My husband and I want to do the RV lifestyle. I have a quick question, how do you register and get your vehicles inspected when you are on the road?
@KellieMilan Our domicile state is Colorado, in our county we don't have to have vehicle inspections for registration. We can also renew online and then our tags are sent to our mail service, which we then forward to wherever we are. Hope that helps! 😊
@@MakingMyAbodeOTR thank you! It does. When my husband and I are ready, hopefully next year, we will purchase some land down south that doesn’t require inspection.
Thank you for your videos!! I look forward to them!!
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I horse laughed at..." a poor man buys twice"! We also watched the ETJ.life's video & it was eye opening. You answered a huge ? Of mine about why in the world Calgon? Your explanation & experience makes so much sense. Oh & btw...I absolutely love the Peppi dip nail product!!! I was giving up on ever doing mine again & I decided (only after your video) to give it another go so a huge thank you for sharing that w/ us! Have happy/safe travels❤
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We hate seeing all of the mattress commercials on UA-cam channels. I know they make money pushing these things but we don’t have sponsors.
Great video with advice. The link to the RV black tank master class didn’t work for me. It linked to a lady making lunches. I tried to search for it but was unable to find what you referenced. Would you be able to help? Thank you
@kristi8220 Try this one, please let me know if it doesn't work!
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It worked. Thank you so much.
@kristi8220 Yay! 🥳 You're welcome!
@@MakingMyAbodeOTRloved that video also!
How do you feel about portable dishwashers? They have pretty good ones for less than $200 and I can see the benefits especially if you have a family.
@michellebullard6696 Right now with our set up and situation, I personally wouldn't want one, but I definitely see the benefit for a big family! They do take up a lot of space and I feel like the water could be an issue if you're boondocking.
@michellebullard6696 Right now with our set up and situation, I personally wouldn't want one, but I definitely see the benefit for a big family! They do take up a lot of space and I feel like the water could be an issue if you're boondocking.
QUESTION: Maybe I missed something. The Black Tank recipe that you shared in the description is a wet formula. But in your video it was a powder. What did I miss? Thank you for the truthful video, I also find that simple is best because it's a repeatable process.
@rickw5679 The recipe in the description is the original KLEEN TANK recipe which I used initially, but now we just use the calgon bath beads powder and that's it! 😊
I was scared to use it at first because I never cooked on gas. I actually like my gas rv stove better than a residential electric stove now.
If you have ever had a propane oven blow up with you you have no idea how scary that can be. I had one to blow up when I first got married and I guarantee you I have never used a propane oven again and I am in my 7th decade. I would be happy to not have any propane at all in my rv system. I rarely ever use my propane cook. A electric skillet or outdoor grill is fine with me along with a convection microwave.
Yes I imagine that would be very scary! I'm sorry that happened to you! However, there has to be a leak for a blow up so as RVers propane leaks are something we need to be keeping tabs on at all times.
I have passport America 300 for a lifetime 50% off so if its 30.00 a night i pay 15.00 stayed in 1 place for a month!!! It was great and paid for itself by the 5th time used!!!
Weird that all content creators think background noises are drowning them out...and they never are. You can't stop a train and you didn't need to stop for the train.
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don't buy rubber gloves but get these rubber gloves instead.
I think you need to understand what the gloves are made from, how to size correctly and where they are best used. there are so many different glove types and sizes that it is easily to become confused and overwhelmed. while the heavy rubber glove you use is a good long-term choice, for some people, a cheap box gets the job done when correctly identified. another issue of these gloves is the way you are storing them in a sealed box, it allows for bacterial growth, and it is something you cannot see until it reaches a dangerous level.
understanding why you are getting into travelling and camping is very important. this knowledge should then govern any other purchases you make. a caravan/travel trailer/towable will be different to a class A/C/B or even tent camping.
I see your point but I think her point is just another way you can save money. The whole point of this video in my opinion is if you are starting out to live on the road DON'T feel like you have to run out and buy all kinds of stuff. She even tells us to give it some time to see what you may or may not need. I can see my husband having a pair gloves that he may reuse for the black tank. It is true you have to be careful with the bacteria however most people wash their hands after even though they wore gloves.
@@NormanMorris-n4r He understands cross contamination, washes his hands, and we also carry a can of Lysol in the wet bay.
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i have a large system that allows me to be off grid for 5 to 8 weeks (I'm single) before returning to civilisation. the gloves are also used for other purposes such as various maintenance aspects, such as servicing the engine and generator, cleaning, etc.
my tanks are 1100L (290G) water, 600L (160G) grey, 500L (130G) black and filtered tank of 100L (26G). I don't need to dump on a monthly or fortnightly schedule like smaller units and thus the economy, for me, doesn't work to buy heavy work gloves for a single purpose.
I do disagree about Escapees, they are about the community. We've made so many good friends.
The Amazon sellers see what the price is, they go buy all of them and then hoard them and sell them. They do this at Dollar Tree as well, then the locals have nothing. There needs to be a law restriction on how many one can buy.
We had a trailer jackknife because some nuts were loose on a tire
You lost me on the TPMS. Totally disagree. We have it on the rig and the tow. Can be fiddly but for us invaluable.
I hate TPMS systems. Just check your tires. The TPMS will go off for no reason, causing me a heart attack for no reason. Then when our tires blew, it didn’t sound off until a while after it blew. I won’t waste my money again. Our TPMS system works the best in a box in the garage, away from my cars.
The funny thing about it that UA-cam person you talking about with the clean out guy he did a test of his own and found out the clean out guy was wrong about tank treatment
@gardnetbush9768 I am a faithful watcher of Enjoy the Journey.life and I have not seen that in their subsequent videos on black tank. If you have a link of the video you're talking about that would be helpful! I'd like to see that. All I know is...we has nothing but problems when we used them. 🤷🏼♀️
@MakingMyAbodeOTR I have to find it but he made his own black tanks 3 of them to do the test
@@gardnetbush9768 I found a video that I think you may be referring to and it was not done by the same creator I mentioned. Just want that to be clear...however the test the guy did was interesting but in my opinion flawed and likely biased. For example he used a well known tank treatment that often sponsors rv UA-cam channels. Not only that dog food isn't the best choice for mimicking solids because it floats, whereas human feces do not. At the end of the video I didn't notice much of a difference between both test tanks and he confirmed my observation by saying so. Another thing is that he used bath pearls as opposed to the bath beads which are significantly cheaper and dissolve much faster. Kleen Tank recommends the bath pearls, but has said the bath beads will also do. The biggest takeaway from his test is the importance of using PLENTY of water, which Kleen Tank also drives home. All I know is it has worked for us and it's a worth a try considering the high cost of these products.
@MakingMyAbodeOTR I'm still going to look for it but it's nothing against what your post about I feel you have a lot if key points I was just saying that he did a video
@MakingMyAbodeOTR was the guy using clear Containers,because the UA-cam person me and you talking about.He used black
You are absolutely wrong about not having a TPS, you are lucky so far you haven’t had a flat on one of the inner dual tires while rolling down the road. I always do a visual inspection while we’re parked but how can you monitor your tires while driving? A few hundred dollars for piece of mind while driving to protect my expensive toy is well worth, someday you will wish you had a heads up on a low tire.
@justanotherguy7798 First of all, I don't believe in luck. Luck comes from lucifer. Second, tires can be monitored while driving down the road by simply being aware of your surroundings and defensive driving. I can look in my mirrors and see 👀 if my tire is low. There is absolutely ZERO need to constantly be aware of exact tire pressure and tire temperature. Both of which constantly fluctuate based on a number of factors. As I said in the video, if it brings you peace of mind, great go for it... you do you, but for us, it's unnecessary, and here's why... blah blah blah. I find it ridiculous that people get so offended and defensive about their TPMS. This attitude is what's wrong with America these days. Too many sensitive Sally's who just can't stand that someone has a different opinion or different experience! I don't have a problem with people who use them, and I don't criticize them either. I want people to do what they think is best for them with information from both perspectives. And what a terrible thing to say... "someday you will wish you had a heads up on a low tire" ... what is that supposed to mean?! Are you HOPING something terrible happens and we'll change our evil, non tpms using ways?! Wth? Get out of here with that crap! If you want a tpms go for it.
You don't need rubber gloves but you need rubber gloves. You don't need water filtration system but you filter your water twice. You don't need black tank treatment but use these items to make your own black tank treatment. Got it.
@@northernredneck9997 EXCELLENT! Thanks for watching and commenting 😉
Not everyone is attentive as your husband to the mechanical needs of the vehicle, therefore a TPM is good to have. You 'disclaimer' should have been posted in the beginning of the video that based upon your experience and the needs of your family the following is what you have determined to be a waste of money. Not everyone has the same needs or experiences.
@@JanetFolkerts I never said a Tpms is a waste of money, just to be clear. Thanks for watching! 😊
I realize that responding to your video helps increase it presence in the UA-cam algorithm but hopefully this will help someone. We’ve been RVing for 24 years and I disagree with the majority of your comments. There are obviously channels recommending all of the latest gadgets but seriously? Many of the items on your list have valid purposes. A collapsible plastic bowl takes up much less space than a stainless one. There are many, many tests, and real life examples, of black tank treatments working. Just because these items don’t have any value to you, in your particular circumstances, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value to someone else. And seriously? No gloves? Ewwww.
@imjeepnmike 😅 Did you watch the video?? The entire point is that you don't NEED these things, but you might want them, for a number of reasons. Of course I understand that what works for me might not work for others. I make that VERY clear in the video. Anyone with half a brain knows that collapsible items take up less space, but pick your battles. On your last statement...really?! It is ridiculously clear in the video that WE ALWAYS USE GLOVES, we just don't use disposables anymore. Thanks for your comment 👍
NO GLOVES! Does anyone wear gloves to go potty? No, they don't. Just was your hands when you're done!
@Tuttle723 I mean I guess...but do sanitize all the door handles you touch to get inside to wash your hands after handling the wrapper hose? 😬🤢
Nearly 3 minutes of explaining yourself before getting into the subject matter? Really? Right out of the box #1 I respectfully disagree with. A lot of time again spent justifying your opinion. I agree with snap pads. Move on, we’re convinced. RV TP is a waste of money. Black tank treatment is a toss up. Home made Surfactant recipes abound. BUY GOOD GLOVES and they won’t break. I see no point in hauling around used gloves that you used to protect you, and then storing them in your RV. You have to handle them again with bare hands? Use em and toss em. Not that costly compared to some of the other junk advocated. Talk about a waste of money, blue water filters. Filter your water to the extent that you trust the quality. If it’s a blue tube fine. If it’s a higher quality system, good on ya. Agree on memberships. Just the basics in the kitchen. Not a lot of trash and trinkets. Paper or plastic, whatever you want. Poisonous plastic? But don’t need dump gloves? Huh. Ice maker, nope. Compress your content. 10 minutes of content stretched into a 33 minute video. Word salad. Sorry, but this was my first view of one of your videos. Not just you, but most “influencers “ are guilty of this. Your quality is very good, your quantity is a bit lengthy.
@Graybeard1405 Thanks for watching!
You are so far off on your information. Please educate yourself.
@@jimandellenmeadows6244 🙄 How so?
@MakingMyAbodeOTR TPMS is an early warning device. For example, you pull out of your spot on a 250-mile travel day. Right away you run over something and develop a leak. You dont plan to stop for at least 100 miles.Now you're going down the road, and the TPMS alerts you to low air pressure. Otherwise, you keep driving, as the pressure gets lower, the temperature gets higher, and the sidewall deteriorates. That's when blowouts happen. Your tire pressure gyluage in the glove box can't help you bin this situtation.
I thought she did a good job and sounded very educated. Proper pre trip will prevent way more blowouts than tpms sensors. Using a tire gauge forces you to physically get down there and look at your trailer and I would say most people with tpms sensors don't get down there and look they depend on there sensors to do the job there to lazy to do. I'm not saying that tpms sensors can't help they can but they are not necessary and should not take the place of a proper pre trip and keeping an eye on your trailer and tires driving down the road .
@user-us5zh4jg8z Again, tires rarely get damaged sitting still. You can check pressure sitting still all day. TPMS covers you whe traveling. Traveling is where damage occurs. Nit saying younshould not do a visual check when you stopped.
@jimandellenmeadows6244 Obviously...good grief that's not the point.