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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2019
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    The Glamping Guys: / @theglampingguys
    Join Me On Patreon: / nomadicfanatic
    My name is Eric and I travel with my 26lb cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
    Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
    *Video: Canon M50 Mirrorless
    *Main Vlog Lens: Rokinon 12mm 2.0F EF-M
    *Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2
    *Additional Lenses: Canon 11-22mm ef-m, 15-45mm ef-m, 50mm ef-s, 75-300mm ef-s & 10-18mm ef-s
    *Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
    *GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots
    *GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
    *GoPro Hero 4 Black for Timelapses
    *SJ4000 for driving shots out the front window.
    Time Lapses: Gopro Hero 4: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
    Night Lapses: Gopro Hero 4 Black manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
    Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
    Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
    Editing Laptop: 2015 MacBook Pro 2.8ghz i7 16GB Ram, 500 SSD
    Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
    Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
    Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Phantom 3 Standard Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
    RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
    Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on Roof.
    Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
    Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
    Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 3 = 300 amp hours.
    Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited & Verizon Unlimited
    Music: / audiolibrary
    Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. He weighs 26lbs. Born April 21st 2010.
    Tennessee Hayride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon...)
    Artist: audionautix.com/

КОМЕНТАРІ • 897

  • @TheGlampingGuys
    @TheGlampingGuys 5 років тому +349

    OMG! Thank you! Thank You! We are so humbled that you shouted us out Eric! We have learned so much from watching your channel as well. You were one of the first channels we ever started to watch about the RV Life. You were a BIG motivation and influence as to why we chose this lifestyle and we so appreciate you and all you do. Thank you again Eric. YOU ROCK!
    Peace & Love!
    Have a Glamtastic Day!
    👍😀🌈🤪🌈😎🌈😍

    • @ginag3827
      @ginag3827 5 років тому +14

      The Glamping Guys You both Rock as well.... 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  5 років тому +42

      Awesome! That's why I love the RV community so much. Learning from, and inspiring others to thing outside the box and live life their own way. Thanks again for the storage ideas. Keep em coming!

    • @TheGlampingGuys
      @TheGlampingGuys 5 років тому +22

      @@nomadicfanatic Thank you Eric. Such a wonderful community of people. Safe travels!

    • @TheGlampingGuys
      @TheGlampingGuys 5 років тому +16

      @Lava Lizard That's so cool! Eric is such a great inspiration to the RV community. We've learned so much from watching his channel.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +15

      Let's hope those people that had the car incident were more appreciative or as his subscribers.
      Eric saved them from more damage and possibly a horrific accident!

  • @Acadian.FrenchFry
    @Acadian.FrenchFry 5 років тому +246

    "Jax are you hungry?" Suddenly meows like the MGM lion.

  • @johnarmstead1094
    @johnarmstead1094 5 років тому +55

    Always do a walk-through and walk around before taking off from filling up with gas or simple rest stops... thank you Eric for being there 😀

    • @jonthebru
      @jonthebru 5 років тому +3

      Checklist, checklist. Check again!

    • @BudgetTravelGuy
      @BudgetTravelGuy 5 років тому

      Good reminder....we get tend to get lazy when everything goes right fora while. Dummy here (me) pulled out one morning without doing a check (after having done it every morning for years) and rolled a flat tire right off the rim.

  • @unknownuserdude171
    @unknownuserdude171 5 років тому +25

    Eric the track star ran down that rv like his life depended on it. Great video as always

  • @snooks73
    @snooks73 5 років тому +44

    The paper towel holder for TP is genius. LOL. Get some Museum Putty from Amazon. It will hold things on a horizontal surface quite securely but not permanently. Good for things like Kleenex boxes. It's great to see you happily decorating your home just the way you want it. Jax makes me laugh. Safe travels.

  • @edpeck645
    @edpeck645 5 років тому +95

    Eric, try Command Strips if you want to attach things to the wall or whatever without holes, marks or whatever........

    • @karenvester3493
      @karenvester3493 5 років тому +4

      That’s what we use also....

    • @robertintexas
      @robertintexas 5 років тому +5

      @@karenvester3493 There is also an industrail strength velcro that is available. It's all you can do to pull the 2 pieces apart.

    • @JOHNMORIN100
      @JOHNMORIN100 5 років тому +3

      There is a sticky thingy called doit that works for hanging almost everything.

    • @tadghb
      @tadghb 5 років тому +3

      Yeah i wouldn't drill a hole like that for my bathroom

    • @raystravel8325
      @raystravel8325 5 років тому +2

      @@JOHNMORIN100 I have never heard of that but always looking for new ideas. I am going to have to check into that stuff. Nice share

  • @thebartonsisters1
    @thebartonsisters1 5 років тому +88

    Oookklahoma where the wind comes sweepin down the plain...

    • @joeo7257
      @joeo7257 5 років тому +15

      And it sure smells sweet to smell the wheat when the wind comes right behind the rain. We know we belong to this land, and the land we belong to is grand

    • @eviefieseler1093
      @eviefieseler1093 5 років тому +8

      Marla Barton Joe O *O*K*L*A* OKLAHOMMMAAA~~~

    • @jonthebru
      @jonthebru 5 років тому +9

      Showing your age. One of the greatest musicals. In Technicolor!

    • @MultiRabe
      @MultiRabe 5 років тому +5

      Marla Barton Lolol...I was thinking of the same song 👌

    • @angiedyer4065
      @angiedyer4065 5 років тому +5

      Loved this musical!

  • @JennyverseLive
    @JennyverseLive 5 років тому +100

    I think the microphone sounds absolutely amazing given how windy it is out there!!

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +5

      Really does...the only thing I dislike is the dead cat reference. Considering Eric is a loving cat owner, it just seems like it could be called something else.
      Like a muff, muffler...or something to that effect. But he's definitely got the best equipment.

    • @maxblackstone9999
      @maxblackstone9999 5 років тому +2

      Nick Citino I prefer.dead cat. Should we also change "eating hot dogs" into consuming frankfurts" we can go on and on it's just a name for a wind sock

  • @freespirit6209
    @freespirit6209 5 років тому

    Nice to see you back doing normal stuff again - fixing the RV, camping at Walmart, helping fellow RVers, talking to Jax. Everyday routines that give us solid ground under our feet to return to any time we need to. Thanks for sharing it as always!

  • @robertmycroft8268
    @robertmycroft8268 5 років тому +20

    Just yesterday I was leaving to go dump my tanks and I took my obligatory walk around, which I always thought was a waste of time, and saw I did not retract my slide...I was positive I had...Damn, gremlins.

  • @chiron591
    @chiron591 5 років тому +1

    Best thing I installed in my large closet was a 3 level wire storage shelf. Walmart.
    I put it in sideways in the closet because it’s so deep, and it fits perfectly. It holds my drinking water and veggies plus a hole bunch of things that you need to get at often. I put large baskets on the top shelf, they stay in place cause the whole thing has edges on all shelves, so things don’t slide off. Other smaller baskets on second shelf. It also has a space big enough for my tiny tool box to fit under the bottom shelf. Love this shelf, it really helps a rather large whole in the closet that doesn’t get utilized.
    I like that your personalizing your home.

  • @coasthome8356
    @coasthome8356 5 років тому

    One thing about it, Eric, you and Jax interacting are infinitely entertaining. First rate entertainment.

  • @vdubing01
    @vdubing01 5 років тому +9

    We found ourselves in that same wind, again, this past weekend. ALSO on 412. But east of Tulsa. Not so flat and ugly. Lol. A few times I yelled OMG because our travel trailer was blowing around so hard. We also follow The Glamping Guys. Love those two, they are a hoot. Belly rubs for Max from us. Safe travels!

  • @WanderingNature
    @WanderingNature 5 років тому +12

    I use bulldog clips to hold my privacy curtain in place, I also use the shelf liner perforated foamy material stuff on my counter and nothing moves not even my Kleenex box 😄

  • @pastorlorimitchell4646
    @pastorlorimitchell4646 5 років тому +28

    That tapping would drive me insane too!!

    • @JOHNMORIN100
      @JOHNMORIN100 5 років тому +4

      Grey hairs are grown from this kind of adigation. (STUFFFF)

  • @steveharkins279
    @steveharkins279 5 років тому +6

    My tip, I always touch every tire when I stop to test for heat. After a while it is very good at detecting brake issues & tire pressure.

  • @sardispomice
    @sardispomice 5 років тому +4

    Command strips Eric NO holes in the walls. So happy for you and Jax. Keep on keepin' on love your channel.

  • @jason-white
    @jason-white 5 років тому

    You are an AMAZING person, most people would have grabbed the camera and filmed those peoples bad luck but you legit tried to help and you have my respect for that.

  • @jrandyoutdoors
    @jrandyoutdoors 5 років тому +24

    Nice vid Eric. I feel sorry for that couple. You are right, Check your loads! Safe Travels

  • @stratos175escape7
    @stratos175escape7 5 років тому +10

    Try command tape on the bottom of things you want to stay in place, or heavy duty Velcro for big things. That way no holes and easy to change.

  • @johnsenesi9095
    @johnsenesi9095 5 років тому +57

    Eric are you installing outdoor cameras monitoring system again. My opinion it's very important goal.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +10

      Definitely, he had one of the best security systems you could want, and I'm sure eventually he'll invest in that. I think another thing that he used to have, which was really, not only fun, but I think practical was that big honking horn. That'll certainly gets someone's attention.

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  5 років тому +27

      Yes, it's on my (very long) list. lol.

    • @johnsenesi9095
      @johnsenesi9095 5 років тому +7

      @@nomadicfanatic Thank you for personally responding

  • @Charisma2
    @Charisma2 5 років тому

    When you drain the tanks, always open the gray first for a minute or two! If there are any problems with the hose or connections, it's a LOT more fun to find out with GRAY water than it would be with BLACK water! After you've confirmed the connections and hose are good, drain the black water, THEN fully drain the gray to rinse your hose and connections. The same way we do the gray for a minute first, is the way we pull out from any spot when we were both away from the rig - yes, including shopping. Go just a few feet, STOP, do another walk around the rig and the toad, BEFORE hitting the open road. It is better safe than sorry, ALWAYS. Great video, Eric!

  • @JanesDough855
    @JanesDough855 5 років тому +1

    I like how you are updating your rig even with small things. It sure increases utilization and organization.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +2

      I agree, and I'm glad Eric's putting his own special touches and color schemes back into the RV.
      Blue is such a gorgeous color.
      I like that little pantry closet on the side of the refrigerator, frankly, because it is convenient when he is parked without using the slides, that would be a more effective and easy access for his foods rather than trying to stretch across to cupboards.
      He's quite a genius and will figure out a lot of unique ways to make it work.

  • @cathyberden3867
    @cathyberden3867 5 років тому +11

    I'm tense after this video. God keeps Eric & Jax safe as they Travel, Amen

    • @Invictus13666
      @Invictus13666 5 років тому

      Yes. God only cares about Eric.

    • @cathyberden3867
      @cathyberden3867 5 років тому +1

      God please watch over darthinvictus666 and show him your goodness Amen :)

  • @deanwarnock7304
    @deanwarnock7304 5 років тому +3

    Eric, sorry you have had such a rough time in the last couple of weeks. Keep your chin up brother. Things will get better.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +1

      I believe they will indeed! Eric is generally an optimistic person, and he gives so much...more than he knows...to his subscribers.
      I believe that he's on edge as of late because of all that he has been through and adjusting to. Sometimes life goes in a different direction than we hope or plan...we never know why until things evolve for the better. 🙂
      We love and wish him well.

  • @windswept8841
    @windswept8841 5 років тому +12

    I use commend velco strips instead of the screws I used them for pictures in my rig works really well. I used to live in OK and the wind always blows.

  • @iangates
    @iangates 5 років тому +1

    I like using the Command Velcro strips with clear plastic bins. They are easy to move around, and no mess when removing from a countertop or a wall.

  • @michaeljones8079
    @michaeljones8079 5 років тому +27

    Thanks for another great video Eric! Appreciate your hard work.

  • @joewhitney4308
    @joewhitney4308 5 років тому +16

    Tell us how you really feel about the stove rattle!?!?
    Lol 🤪
    Good fix...😎👍

  • @joy2114
    @joy2114 5 років тому +5

    I laugh every time you ask Jax if he is hungry! 😂

  • @ItsME-zb3rw
    @ItsME-zb3rw 5 років тому +32

    Museum putty works for holding items in place.

    • @erickfernandez8485
      @erickfernandez8485 5 років тому +3

      Never heard of that where can i buy it

    • @Evil_Morty2000
      @Evil_Morty2000 5 років тому +3

      Erick Fernandez in a museum.....DUH 😂

    • @erickfernandez8485
      @erickfernandez8485 5 років тому +2

      @@Evil_Morty2000 haha....

    • @billjoyce
      @billjoyce 5 років тому +3

      Amazon has Museum Putty, Museum Gel and Quake Hold.

    • @victoriah6384
      @victoriah6384 5 років тому +1

      Home Depot has Quake Hold (museum putty).

  • @strietermarinesurvey1415
    @strietermarinesurvey1415 5 років тому

    I have a brand new Coachman and it has plenty of rattles! I put 10,000 miles on it on 2 trips and we got use to the rattles our Atwood stove was not real bad, it's the crappy screen door! We put a rug against it and it really helped! Thanks Eric I know this time is hard for you, but I enjoy your videos so much better! You seem happier!

  • @marciasmith1562
    @marciasmith1562 5 років тому +3

    Magazine holders for pots, pans,and plates. It stores them on their sides for more cabinet spaces! 👍. Eric, I enjoy your videos!!

  • @NoAcresHomestead
    @NoAcresHomestead 5 років тому

    Eric...we LOVE you and your channel! Keep the great content coming!! 👍👍
    Just wanted to share a bathroom hack we did in our class A. Get a towel bar. Attach it to the wall just a few inches above the counter. You can’t hang a towel there, obviously, but you CAN put things like mouthwash, deodorant, body spray, etc behind the bar and they stay in place when in travel mode. Hope you and Jax are enjoying all the extra space in the new home! See y’all down the road!

  • @robrob31295
    @robrob31295 5 років тому +17

    😱 bummer man..Thank God for them you were able to flag them down!!. Bs safe, love the new ideas and 👏👏 no more rattling stove top😂 hugs🤗💞

  • @thememorytraveler4978
    @thememorytraveler4978 5 років тому +5

    I use Velcro...on some of my shelf “stay out” items. It’s been a perfect solution.

  • @theroguelesstravelled9042
    @theroguelesstravelled9042 5 років тому +4

    3M strips can be easily removed with the pull tab and don't damage the 'wallpaper', available in sticky or velcro. Much better than nails.

  • @RoamingRavenRV
    @RoamingRavenRV 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing the tip about the stove top. I dismantle my stove, top and inside for each trip. I'm looking for screw today:) For attaching stuff, command hooks, industrial velcro, and museum putty.

  • @JKCooke
    @JKCooke 5 років тому +5

    Instead of using screws , I've been using hook & loop tape for years. that way you can easily pickup counter items to clean around !
    Put it on back of remotes & attach to wall by table.

  • @bobspamail
    @bobspamail 5 років тому +12

    Eric, get an Easy Start 364 from Micro Air. I can run my AC on a 2000 watt Yamaha due to lowered starting amps.

  • @FloridaHomesteading
    @FloridaHomesteading 5 років тому +3

    Wow..if I had something that expensive, I think I'd be doing some serious checks before I head out! Crazy.

  • @Bagphl
    @Bagphl 5 років тому +1

    Hi Eric. You make my 75 year old day. You seem so strong in you commitment to do what you do. Thanks for letting me travel alone so to speak.

  • @maggiesjourney3877
    @maggiesjourney3877 5 років тому +20

    I put a strip of velcro on my steering wheel to remind me to walk around and check the van before taking off.

    • @annahorton650
      @annahorton650 5 років тому +2

      Brilliant

    • @StudioDaVeed
      @StudioDaVeed 5 років тому +9

      I bought a set of keychain/lanyards that replicate the "Remove Before Flight" attachments seen on aircraft.
      One to power pole/water box.
      One to sewer hose.
      One to rear manual jacks.
      One to front manual jacks.
      They have snap buckles; half stays inside on key rack and the other half goes outside to the respective spots.
      If I do not see all four inside before leaving, time for another walk around...........

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +4

      @@StudioDaVeed
      Great idea!

    • @seattlesteve1
      @seattlesteve1 5 років тому +4

      I saw a guy that had about a half dozen different colored velcro strips on his steering wheel. Each one was for something different. One was for his crank-up antenna. When the antenna was down the velcro was on the crank. When he cranked it up, he would move the velcro from the crank to the steering wheel, then reverse when he was ready to leave. I thought it was really clever, but, being a pilot for 40 years, I'm hard-wired to use checklists.

    • @johncampbell335
      @johncampbell335 5 років тому +4

      @@StudioDaVeed Great system you thought up. Thank you for sharing that. Everyone should have SOME kind of checklist, especially these large complicated machines.

  • @GunPilot
    @GunPilot 5 років тому +6

    Eric.....no need to ruin pristine walls in bathroom to secure your bench basket. We just lay some non slip rubberised matting cut to suit on bench and place baskets etc on top. Never move!.. in Australia we get it for around $us1.50 per metre. Comes in all different colours.

  • @webekruizindudez
    @webekruizindudez 5 років тому

    Wicker baskets are wonderful storage containers - and they’re pretty. Usually there are handles as a bonus. You could put a basket on each side of your dinette for loose things - easy to move - easy to store..........yes, I’ve been an Airstream camper most of my life. Started out with my parents at 6 years old in a little silver egg called a Caravelle (18’) and ended up in a 34’ Airstream Excella 1000 - so I’ve learned a lot of tricks. Baskets are one of my favorites.

  • @stratos175escape7
    @stratos175escape7 5 років тому +64

    A person could get rich if they could invent an affordable AC unit to work in a RV that does not sound like a jet plane.

    • @garyc4983
      @garyc4983 5 років тому +5

      There is one Its called whisper quiet A/C.....

    • @photojed
      @photojed 5 років тому +8

      Newer RVs have built-in ductwork in the ceiling. Similar to a house. Very quiet and directs the air where you need it most.

    • @BigTruckBigRV
      @BigTruckBigRV 5 років тому +2

      @@photojed true, but Whisper Quiet systems have roughly 30% less cooling efficiency and are harder to service. Keystone and a few other have tried to increase the return flow by spacing the registers closer but that's only improved the efficiency by less than 5%.

    • @mfhairstream6812
      @mfhairstream6812 5 років тому +3

      Mine is silent

    • @THINKPINKLAWNCARE
      @THINKPINKLAWNCARE 5 років тому +6

      My goal is to retrofit a mini split. Build it in to a ventilated compartment, not just hung off back bumper. Much higher efficiency, lower amp load, quieter.

  • @cherriemckinstry131
    @cherriemckinstry131 5 років тому +1

    Just stopping in to your older videos the find serenity... thanks for the interestng adventures.

  • @rvingsooz
    @rvingsooz 5 років тому

    That Jax sure does love his food. And he answers you when you talk to him. So cute.

  • @MrRickb04
    @MrRickb04 5 років тому +2

    The A/C soft start device you need is from Micro Air. Reduces the initial electrical load you need to start the compressor. They offer a few different models for different size A/C units. Enables you to start and run your A/C from an ordinary compressor.

  • @dellab6481
    @dellab6481 5 років тому

    I always did a walk around when I moved from Alaska and travels to Pensilvania and back to Oregon to live. Even if I didn’t unhook the trailer. You can forget hoses, blocks and things under you. Also for traveling I used Velcro on the bottom of a basket or tiny 3 drawer storage for the bathroom counter and the rubber shelving stuff. Worked great in the kitchen. Love the new RV.

  • @marcconfig2631
    @marcconfig2631 5 років тому

    Eric, it is great to see you back making the videos that really define you! Seeing sights, giving useful ideas for the RV, and just general RV info!

  • @robing7524
    @robing7524 5 років тому

    Eric, I used Contact brand gripper drawer liner under everything in the RV and nothing shifts around. You can cut it to fit under every single thing you’ve got that you don’t want to move. It is great stuff! I gather it up and stuff it into a tote bag when we are parked somewhere and then pull it back out again and put it underneath everything that I don’t want shifting around while we’re traveling. It never fails. Just thought you may want to know another method so you don’t have to drill holes in your walls.
    Love your vids!! 👍🏻

  • @Geeios1
    @Geeios1 5 років тому +1

    Hot glue is great. Hot glue pops off smooth surfaces when pried off with a scraper. Hot glue a decorative bucket, cup or a wood rail onto the counter top. Holds great and pops right off the counter top when you want to remove it. The rail can be cut from wood trim pieces from your favorite home improvement store.

  • @stuwardw
    @stuwardw 5 років тому +15

    Glamping guys are awesome! Very fun videos and high quality.

  • @kentmaple8511
    @kentmaple8511 5 років тому +15

    I got a 20 dollar coffee maker from Walll Mart like the one you showed. Thanks. It’s a good deal.

    • @tnitron9750
      @tnitron9750 5 років тому +3

      Me too! Well I tried but they were completely out! Next trip!

    • @JRGTEXUS
      @JRGTEXUS 5 років тому +3

      @@tnitron9750 i'm headed that way for one as well!!

  • @adriannurse1502
    @adriannurse1502 5 років тому

    Love the video. Unfortunately we are to new to RVing to have any great storage ideas. That is another reason I like watching your videos, so I can learn from you. We have a Class A diesel pusher and we tow a Lincoln MKX. The very first thing we do is hook up the tow bars. I couldn't even imagine hooking up anything else first. When we are done we check to make sure all the lights work and that the car is rolling free before we take off. We are fortunate. We have access to everything except one cabinet in the kitchen when our slides are in.

  • @jraoul711
    @jraoul711 5 років тому +39

    Why not attach the baskets with command strips so you don't have to drill holes into your walls?

  • @sheriethomas3519
    @sheriethomas3519 5 років тому

    It was good of you to go after the other camper whose car was damaged. Thanks for the video!

  • @TexCynRVLife
    @TexCynRVLife 5 років тому

    Yikes on the car!!! One if my fav things is my no roll paper towel holder that I mounted above my microwave. Other things are either industrial strength velcroed down or puttied down. My bathroom, I attached a behind the toilet shelving unit, which baskets sit on, bungied down for travel. Gives me a place for towels & such. My motorhome is full of hacks! Those high winds can become quickly annoying. Stay safe!

  • @froggie6608
    @froggie6608 5 років тому +1

    Another very enjoyable video Eric, entertaining as well as informative! When my wife retires, we too will hit the road. I've learned so much watching your adventures, can't thank you enough. Who knows, maybe one day we'll share a camp fire, cold brewskies and tales of the road.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +1

      I agree!
      Eric is a treasure and meeting him would be an awesome part of one's journey.

  • @derylbenoit13
    @derylbenoit13 5 років тому +4

    Another great video glad you shared that with me. You have an awesome day keep smiling. I'll see you on the next one

  • @peterr4872
    @peterr4872 5 років тому +8

    Me and My cat Daisy love watching your videos. You should add amazon links in the description for your gear.

  • @wornwater3537
    @wornwater3537 5 років тому

    Hi Eric, I know you already made the fix to the stove top but it is supposed to be held in place by a spring latch at the front center of the top. The back of the top should have had two tabs on it, one on the left side and one on the right side, to hold the back in place. I have the exact same stove in my TT that is how I know. I just wanted to let you know for future reference that's all. Thanks for all the hard work on your videos and I am always amazed to watch so many people leave an RV park, or somewhere that they have been staying at, and NEVER do a circle check of their rig before they pull out to hit the road.

  • @bjclassic1950
    @bjclassic1950 5 років тому +1

    Waving to The Glamping Guys🤚👍. They have a fun channel😁 Love those baskets and the paper towel holder for TP is genius! I enjoy seeing all those tips from other travelers as well because one can use them in their own home. My son uses command strips for a lot of things in his own home and it’s no holes! For all the things on your table, what about a bigger plastic cube to store things in and then just set it under the table when you are driving. RVLove did a make over and they have an office area that you could make similar in that lower bunk area in your hall. People that work on the road and do all the editing really need a workable computer area. I tell people there are more days with wind here than w/out. I’m on 412 in Arkansas. Lol💨
    My daughter just went to stateline of south/North Dakota and she said her mpg dropped a lot because of the wind. Safe travels and belly rubs to Jax😉🐾🐾👍🇺🇸

  • @andrewglasrud3981
    @andrewglasrud3981 5 років тому

    I can't help cracking up about that stove top rattling. I would drive me NUTS too- your frustration really shines through as you talk about it! Keep on keepin' on and a solution will present itself!

  • @pokerjunky
    @pokerjunky 5 років тому +29

    🤣🤣🤣you crack me up yelling but wow glad it wasn’t your RV

    • @pokerjunky
      @pokerjunky 5 років тому +1

      @@hendrxfn thats why i was laughing lol.

    • @pokerjunky
      @pokerjunky 5 років тому

      whoever asked about me being single yup iam but iam old. lol

  • @southernrebel159
    @southernrebel159 5 років тому +12

    Yeah, that stovetop would drive me absolutely bonkers, I'm glad you came up with a fix lol. I enjoy watching your videos, thanks for another one. OH, I thought you said you'd let your goatee grow....? Take care brother and YHVH bless.

  • @howardkepple5623
    @howardkepple5623 5 років тому +3

    Really like your RV when you get it all settled in and set up you and Jack’s will have all a lot of fun in there. 😀

  • @joycemoses2411
    @joycemoses2411 5 років тому

    Thank you for your kindness to the other rv traveler!

  • @barbaranelson5177
    @barbaranelson5177 5 років тому +3

    Velcro heavy duty on the bottoms of things works great and does not damage walls

  • @donaldwalls8568
    @donaldwalls8568 5 років тому

    That is the same tow bar that we use, after watching this I'm glad we added the extra break away cable, it would have set the brakes thru a one way slip device and the car would not have followed the rig, it would have locked down the brakes on the car and break the cable. On a side note, you need to check your tow bar Everytime you stop,I have heard of times when someone will unhook it for you, either out of meanness or to steal your car after you drive of without it. Safe travels.

  • @stevegunyon2887
    @stevegunyon2887 5 років тому

    Eric…keep em coming. Your editing, comments are spot on . And these Class A gassers are absolutely brutal on a lot of roadways, it’s not just yours. Watch your slide toppers in those high winds. We have a full wall slide 30ft. were the topper was actually torn from its mount in one corner during an overnight stay in Pa.The winds there were pushing gusts of 50-60 mph. Didn’t really think about it until the next morning. $1800.00 later will keep reminding me of that mistake!

  • @Troutfishers
    @Troutfishers 5 років тому +16

    Our Atwood stove top is held in by a compression spring mount. Check to see if maybe your spring is broken or missing.

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  5 років тому +1

      lol. It's sure not present. No spring. Haha. I guess that makes sense then. It's missing a key component.

    • @CycleDoc675
      @CycleDoc675 5 років тому

      You beat me to it. I have the same stove top with the folding cover and it doesn't rattle a bit.

  • @davidbrickey5925
    @davidbrickey5925 5 років тому +5

    Lots of good ideas for storage space.. Great idea on keeping the stove top from rattling. Enjoy your journey. ☕️🍩👍😎

  • @ixeyeb
    @ixeyeb 5 років тому

    Velcro and suction cups are your RV friends. You can glue both to items and it will hold just about everything. As long as you have a flat surface, suction cups will work great. Plastic bins for cabinets are ideal as well. Good video, nice helpful tips.

  • @michellehammond6099
    @michellehammond6099 5 років тому

    Hi, just thought I’d tell you I have the same stove, and I was having the same problem. The stove is designed with a spring loaded system at the back. You push back as hard as you can on the spring loaded back of the stove top and then push down on the front as you bring it forward and it snaps into little holders. I was having trouble doing it so I thought it was defective. I got a little more insistent with pushing back and it went in just fine. Your video inspired me to keep trying. Have a great day!

  • @pups.joey.phoebe
    @pups.joey.phoebe 5 років тому

    We went to a lake campground in the mountains when I was a teenager. The road was gravel and very hilly. Sunday morning it started pouring rain and everyone started packing up to leave because of the roads. We were sitting at the top of a hill and a truck pulling a boat was in front of us. My dad said he was going to wait for the truck to get up the hill because he was afraid that either of us would get stuck in the mud. The truck was half way up the other side and the boat came loose and rolled back down the hill and off the side of the road. I'm glad my dad waited or else we would have had a boat in the front of our RV.

  • @alphaone101
    @alphaone101 5 років тому

    I just love Jax! What a really cool cat! To keep the baskets (and other things) from sliding around you could use some two sided carpet or linoleum tape to keep them in place and you won't have any holes in anything.

  • @KS-2
    @KS-2 5 років тому +2

    If you haven’t been to one. I would check out The Container Store. They have storage for everything. I usually go and walkthrough to see what’s new, and will find storage items for things I never thought of. Thank you for the videos. Safe travels, keep the rubber on the road in those high winds.

    • @staroceans8677
      @staroceans8677 5 років тому +2

      Agreed, the container store is an excellent place to find solutions for almost everything.
      You can even order things online, but the stores have extensive selections.

  • @lisanewell4646
    @lisanewell4646 5 років тому +3

    I’ve got a small plastic case that stores various sizes of Command hooks and picture hanging strips and industrial strength Velcro.

  • @DroneGirl1
    @DroneGirl1 5 років тому +10

    Your RV is like house on wheels brilliant! :)

  • @castaway123100
    @castaway123100 5 років тому

    The baskets are nice! I probably would have mounted them up on the wall and kept the counter space available, but it's great how versatile they can be.

  • @jaylongton
    @jaylongton 5 років тому +1

    Jax is awesome! That was a great catch stopping that RV before something bad happened. Great video!

  • @lindacluney446
    @lindacluney446 5 років тому

    Best noise stopper we used. Putting the foam rolled liner in the passenger window track in our class A. It was awful rattling until we did this. No more rattling.

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr 5 років тому +5

    Maybe try using some strong rare earth magnets between the loose parts of your stovetop to fix your rattle issue.

    • @johncampbell335
      @johncampbell335 5 років тому

      I was going to suggest some of that soldering heat shield padding, but I like your idea better. Crowd-sourcing solutions is so much simpler with the internet as a tool. Cheers

  • @Shearhair1
    @Shearhair1 5 років тому +2

    We take our stove rack off when we travel such a pain lol love your basket idea!

  • @patriot8087
    @patriot8087 5 років тому

    Find a large butcher block cutting board with a glued rubber type backing on the back it will keep your stove from rattling and will not slide off. It will increase the counter space as well when not using your stove top. I think we got ours at Camping World, it has been a long time of go but they may still have them. It really works for us.

  • @averagejoe7216
    @averagejoe7216 5 років тому +1

    For storage under any counter or even under your bedside cabinets, these are awesome. I don’t know how to make a link so here is the description from amazon. “Anything Keeper - Home or Office, RV, and Boat Organizer”. They are little black magnetic storage shelves that swing down and out. I have 5 of them in my rig.

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 5 років тому

    OH. MY. WORD...I could not have stood to hear that rattling either, good fix Eric!!

  • @bobarnall3913
    @bobarnall3913 5 років тому

    With the storage under your dinette, WM sells plastic tubs with wheels that fill up the space under the seats almost perfectly, and the plastic top used under the tub makes pulling the tub out from under the seat a breeze. Excellent video again

    • @nomadicfanatic
      @nomadicfanatic  5 років тому

      Well I already have sliding deep drawers there doing the same thing. And I love the storage.

  • @lucybush9541
    @lucybush9541 5 років тому

    Hi Eric, when we bought the Winnie we did measured and bought containers for almost every cabinet, and some we stacked. Keeps everything in place and so much easier as you said to bring down the tote and get what you need. I did the same thing at home in my deep cabinets : )

  • @Mr.Roncharles
    @Mr.Roncharles 5 років тому

    Informative video. I'll be sure to watch for the wind forecast as I venture down the road. Thank You

  • @ksyrahsyrah4983
    @ksyrahsyrah4983 5 років тому

    STORAGE SOLUTIONS: Love hanging shoe pockets for...well...shoes, and other things. 3M command strips with Velcro for pictures. Hooks, hooks, hooks for jackets, hats, leashes. I have a 14’ trailer for 2 people and an 80 pound dog! Storage is KEY! Keep showing that belly, Jax! We love you guys!

  • @philipbutcher1971
    @philipbutcher1971 5 років тому

    I know somebody that tows a caravan behind the car and has been doing so for over 30 years and before that a trailer tent. He always not only double checks but triple checks the caravan is hooked up to the tow bar correctly the safety break away chain is connected and the cable for the lights on the rear of the caravan are connected to the tow bar electric socket connection and checks all rear lights are working before driving off. Some may say over kill all that but better safe than sorry and it is a legal requirement to have working rear lights on a caravan when being towed. Jax is just adorable the way he meows when you say are you hungry jax do you want feeding. The baskets for storage will definitely help my advice is white velcro instead of screws, and the way you secured your cooker top you can also get plastic caps that have a easy pop off top should you want to remove the screws to remove the top to clean it. You can get these white plastic caps maybe you can get black if not just get white plastic caps and a small painting brush and a small can of black paint and paint the plastic caps black that will then blend the plastic caps in with the black cooker top.

  • @TheRoadsWeRoam
    @TheRoadsWeRoam 5 років тому +3

    Having @NomadicFanatic chase you down in parking lot = 😊....having 185k+ followers witness you ruin your tow vehicle...priceless

  • @kodeywhitewolf4056
    @kodeywhitewolf4056 5 років тому +3

    Great ideas for those baskets {bathroom / on couch }

  • @sandys2672
    @sandys2672 5 років тому

    Another Good video Eric. Thanks for sharing your adventures. I’m finally starting out full timing in three days! Ive been preparing, painting, carpeting, etc. it seems like forever. So thanks for the tip on screwing down the baskets. And those poor people, omg good reminder to double check everything.

  • @AndrewP11690
    @AndrewP11690 5 років тому +3

    Instead of poking holes in that awesome rig, what about like velcro strips, sticky pads or something like that.......awesome video

  • @deeb8282
    @deeb8282 5 років тому

    Our neighbor next to us did the same thing and we actually had to slap their RV so they would stop but they only went a couple of feet and stopped., thank goodness!! New subscriber!!

  • @kornfreak78
    @kornfreak78 5 років тому

    Eric, I literally laughed out loud when you said: "I just made that stove my B.... better for full timing!", It's funny to me because I know what you wanted to say but didn't. Thing is? I WOULD HAVE SAID IT! lol. I've been re-watching your old videos because it's been years since i'd seen them and you used to speak your mind and not censor yourself a lot more back then! It's been a trip to see how much you've changed over the years. I started watching you all those many years ago but I never went back and watched your old videos until recently so I had forgotten a lot of things from the past. Anyway, great video as always man. Keep doing what you do.