NOTE!!!! I apparently used the wrong glue for the sewer connections which are ABS and not PVC. That said, the primer/solvent didn't seem to hurt anything (not needed on ABS), and the PVC glue worked fine. Obviously not the right glue for the job, but checking the connection a week later, it is still solid. I guess time will tell if it will be a problem. But use ABS glue if you do this project.
Keep your eye on that , it may loosen over time. If they come off or loosen, clean with solvent then use the BLACK ABS glue. I was gritting my teeth when I saw your video.
On y'all's Valtera bayonet gate valve, Camco makes a spanner-type tool designed to make removing the cover much easier. Another option is available at any auto parts store. A pair of 12" adjustable pliers for removing oil filters works well too. Safe travels y'all. Giddy up.
As an ex employee of a company that made abs and pcs pipe and fittings abs cement we used was black no primer needed. Also abs pipe will contract and expand with temperature changes.
For the Valterra slide valve, I used the regular one that rotates on with clips. I then put a 4” radiator clamp around the base. Once tightened, that Valterra is never twisting off. And, you haven’t made any permanent, glued on change.
We have 5 ring door bells best thing to put on. 1-front door 2- Driver sides 3- passenger side front and back of Rv and on rooftop to that way when driving you can see all around and top help to make shure you don’t hit something on top and fit under to things to
You're the only owner I have seen on these RV channels that really knows how to do some work. Perfectly! The only other guy I have seen does it full time in Arizona
@@ibMoose2u I love TITO, but Jared really puts me off. He has good quality videos, but his and my personality is just not a good mix. Not particularly his fault.
Martin with RV Street is great. I only discovered him in the last six months. Jared from All About RVs is also great and has good production and a sincerity to him. RV with Tito is also a good channel. There are others as well. Every one has their own way of presenting things, and personality, production, and charisma playa huge role in whether that channel works for you or not. Some RV’ers (like Chad) are very self reliant, and others, not so much. The other thing about the different channels is they’re always fixing different things from one another, so between them all, hopefully someone is doing the thing you need to learn about.
No problem, CHAD, I watch all of your videos, in part because of the subject, and part because of the quality that you two produce! High marks on both!
Though I hadn't tried it you could just leave the nobs and tangs on and glue on as you did with cutting the nobs off and sanding it down and then gluing it up be sure to leave the rubber gasket on as well.
Hey Chad, Well done and great work. You have the right amount of brevity with detail combined with insight to your videos. Cant wait to see your Internet 4.0 episode too. Keep up to the well done videos on interesting topics. See yo down the road!
Never hurts to have too much Propane. Sometimes you have to call around when the stores run out. Enjoy how you explain everything and are a perfectionist like myself. I am a Scorpio. Safe travels.
Another great video. I never thought about permanently installing the gate valve. I may do that since I love having it. I use it to increase my gray water volume by dumping gray into the black tank and, don't tell anyone, I flush ,y black tank using my gray water when I dump. When my gray is full, I dump the black and back flush it with the gray water, leaving some gray water in the back so I always have liquid in my black tank. Great job, Brudda!
I love the mopeka sensor. It's a life saver especially at this time with all the cold. Im Just glad my 100lb tanks have a better flat spot for the sensor. I just need to get another one so I don't have to keep switching it to the next tank because I only use propane for my furnace. Thank you for this channel because seeing you guys take care of things yourself and letting us know products you use helps us realize we can do more things ourselves than we thought we could
I hate the sewer connections (in a storage box) being stored next to everything else. I (stole idea years ago) use beam clamps for electrical work to hang them from the I-beam frame in the rear of our unit. Take one of the twist lock sewer hose caps, drill 1/4" hole in the center, 1/4" / 20 bolt through the hole into the beam clamp. Mount the clamp to the camper frame behind the skirting. Twist on your 90° elbow and Y connection (2 different mounts) and boom! Up and out of the way and not stored in the basement. 5 years, two different campers and have never lost one.
Thank you for this video! Helps other campers know what other products are worth getting to upgrade their RV! Like always great explanation of everything!
Watched a You Tuber who drilled small holes in the valve connecter and installed Kotter pins. A bit of a pain in the butt but it worked. This allows you to change out the valve if it ever fails
Our Fuzion came with 1 poop hose holder as well and one end they screwed to the aluminum lower siding flange flush with the RV side. The other end is on the frame but more inward I guess. I always wondered why, when most RVs are same width, they didn't make the holder long enough to go flush siding edge to siding edge. Looks like if they would have done it the way you did, draw edge to frame edge it would be more logical. I may redo my stock one when I add a second. Thx
My 5th wheel is now 2 years old I did all these same upgrades except the propane sensor. Just added that one to my list. Love your channel, your guys are awesome!!
I added a hose carrier. It does not hold two 10' hoses. Funny thing. We boondocked 4 nights to where we were going to a week of FHU. When I went to get my house out, somebody had stolen it. Always keep both ends locked. Luckily I had a spare in the bumper.
You Mentioned install of a water filter system. With all the extra basement space are you considering adding a water softener too. We have one (internal) and it works great. Recharges are pretty straightforward too.
Thank you for doing these. It's something I will definitely have to come back to when I finally have my own home on wheels. Just . . . trying to keep believing I can get there.
Great video, a tip for those that do not want the glue in valve, I installed a small set screw to keep it from backing off like you said it can do sometimes. Keep the videos coming
Really enjoy your channel and watch your videos all the time. With me being from Canada I was really surprised to see you measuring in metric and not imperial when you installed the sensors on your LP tanks.
That was just the side that I happened to line up... BUT. I wish the US would just switch to what the entire rest of the world uses. The system we use is just ridiculous.
We keep our sewer attachments in a five gallon bucket with lid. That bucket is kept inside one of those spare tire "trash bags". It's the perfect size. We keep gloves in one side pocket and wipe with sanitizer in the second side pocket. We keep our bag attached to the ladder. It's been a great way to keep everything poop related out of our little under storage.
I wanted to share with your readers that I purchased 3 of the aluminum tank Mopeaka propane sensors. While judiciously attempting to separate the outer plastic support ring from the inner ring, 2 of them broke! I think it is prudent to advise your readers that after contacting mopeaka about the situation, they have not responded at all? There were no instructions for how one should separate the two rings, however, it appeared to be rather intuitive that the flat blade of a screwdriver inserted in the slot on the tab over the catch barb and gently prying up would be all one would need to release the tabs? I don't know what else I may have done to mitigate breaking the rings? Replacement support rings are $6 each so it appears that if I intend to use the sensors, I'm going to have to shell out another $12+shipping? Caveat emptor!
This spring I’m removing all my underbelly and upgrading the insulation and inspecting the water lines and tank. Going to install 2” pink foam board at the bottom of the frame rails.
Careful dave, wanna get something that doesn't burn because two types of power down there and if you have tank heaters danger level is up even more. Be safe bro. Seen it a few times, they put heat tape for water lines next form and poof nice fire burned the house down.
@@jemarty666 will have fiberglass where the inferior substandard is now then a layer of solar foil like the factory. Outside of that will be the 2” pink board and then the coraplast protection barrier. There will be no foam or poly of any kind up inside the frame rails of the trailer.
Well, it's good to see ya'll making this into your new home. The mods ya'll did on the other rig were all interesting to see. I'm sure this one with mods will be just as good. Hey, at least with having done them before, there shouldn't be any surprises . It will be good to see the three of you on the road again. God bless and ya'll stay safe, keep it running between the lines.
Alternative for the step rugs, Prest-o-fit also makes a 4 pack for the MORryde steps. Ours are 2 years old and just as easy to remove and clean when needed. Looking forward to see what products you are trying out or prefer and internet solution 4.0 will be. Your previous videos helped me find a cost effective solution using more affordable hardware for a part-timer.
Another great video Chad, love the do it yourself videos!! We will be installing the sensors on our propane tanks very soon, all other mods already done. Thank you for posting. Brian and Lisa from Canada
Great video with multiple quick projects. The outriggers propane mounts would have me concerned with almost doubling the tank capacity and weight. A possible future project? Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
Chad I really enjoy your how to videos because you are doi g it step by step in language I can understand. I wondered about the poop hose carrier and just realized I can buy that tube. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I have implemented the Valterra hose storage. In the video covering your old RV with Matt's RV reviews, I saw a small upgrade I am interested in. You had a metal container stuck to the storage door. It appeared to contain gloves. Can you share information about that? Having gloves there to use before I start working on black tank items makes a lot of sense.
I “cheated” on the Valtera valves. I saw your original video on them and purchased them. Like you said they had a tendency to come off so I glued them on. No dremel needed. Almost 2 years later no issues.
I would really like to install sensors on my Propane bottles. But mine are the 5 lb. Bottles. Sometimes l have to exchange the Bottles. Great if you have the Bigger Bottles. Thanks 😊😊
Nice, awesome mods, I know what you mean on the RV Waste Dump Gate Valve that screw on I had it to screw off on me and all I can say I was not a happy camper, so I got the Permanent Mount and glue in on, those Snap Pad are a much have I put them on all of my rv's, can't wait to see the other mods.
Curious as to your security setup. You guys went with Ring. I’m sure all research was done on you guys part. My question is did you look into Blink? I went with a Blink 3 camera system, which I can add additional cameras. I’m looking to add a forth. Being a truck driver and being away from my RV for 2 weeks at a time, I get notifications, etc. as soon as the cameras detect an event.
Love our thin shade for just that, but the problem from the start was that none of these can be opened from the inside when the door is closed anyway.... so right side up or the other way, you cant peek if its closed unless you open the door, unless you want to cut your screen, BUGS
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I can’t wait for the TPMS and internet videos. Great video as always!!
NOTE!!!! I apparently used the wrong glue for the sewer connections which are ABS and not PVC. That said, the primer/solvent didn't seem to hurt anything (not needed on ABS), and the PVC glue worked fine. Obviously not the right glue for the job, but checking the connection a week later, it is still solid. I guess time will tell if it will be a problem. But use ABS glue if you do this project.
The only time I use different glue is on hot water pipes.
Keep your eye on that , it may loosen over time. If they come off or loosen, clean with solvent then use the BLACK ABS glue. I was gritting my teeth when I saw your video.
There is also a multi purpose glue that would work
@@rogerstruthers3799 But so polite! LOL
I noticed that too ...abs glue is a solvent weld ... But you'll probably be ok
You guys are couples goals. "I brought you something" "oohh a snack" I love you two.
Best RV channel on RUclips.
The great videos just keep rolling in!
you guys are great people no dout in my mind thank you for shairing the door shade i like the dirty bomb tubes for the dirt bomb hose lmao ....
Thank you so much, Chad. I've learned so much from you.
Be safe on your travels your friend Rhonda Birch
On y'all's Valtera bayonet gate valve, Camco makes a spanner-type tool designed to make removing the cover much easier. Another option is available at any auto parts store. A pair of 12" adjustable pliers for removing oil filters works well too.
Safe travels y'all. Giddy up.
As an ex employee of a company that made abs and pcs pipe and fittings abs cement we used was black no primer needed. Also abs pipe will contract and expand with temperature changes.
As usual, very nice presentation. Wham bam thank you maaam, all done, ez pz. Time for a nap, huh. Thanks for the invite, until next time...
Thanks Chad! Good information as always.
Love the flight attendant comment. I am a flight attendant, lol.
I've been watching your channel for a very long time. I enjoy your content.
Thanks for watching! 😊
you are one busy beaver. All good information. keep up the good work so we all learn. thanks again
Thanks!
THANK YOU, Eric!!!! 😀
Thanks Chad always informative
For the Valterra slide valve, I used the regular one that rotates on with clips. I then put a 4” radiator clamp around the base. Once tightened, that Valterra is never twisting off. And, you haven’t made any permanent, glued on change.
Thanks I'm going to try that :}
GD and Volta did a nice job on relocating the control panels.
Love Rochers!
Looking forward to Ring install
I have the Andrson Buckets with magnets and love them
We have 5 ring door bells best thing to put on. 1-front door 2- Driver sides 3- passenger side front and back of Rv and on rooftop to that way when driving you can see all around and top help to make shure you don’t hit something on top and fit under to things to
You're the only owner I have seen on these RV channels that really knows how to do some work. Perfectly! The only other guy I have seen does it full time in Arizona
Search for RVStreet - Retired Navy guy has tons of how to videos and is real big on preventative maintenance.
I love Changing Lanes but you’ve clearly never seen RV with Tito diy, he’s an RV how to guru and Jared with All About RVs is another how to guru. :^)
@@ibMoose2u I love TITO, but Jared really puts me off. He has good quality videos, but his and my personality is just not a good mix. Not particularly his fault.
Jared has Always in my book been the most honest, unbiased and humble guy. My go to maintenance guy and evaluations
Martin with RV Street is great. I only discovered him in the last six months. Jared from All About RVs is also great and has good production and a sincerity to him. RV with Tito is also a good channel.
There are others as well. Every one has their own way of presenting things, and personality, production, and charisma playa huge role in whether that channel works for you or not. Some RV’ers (like Chad) are very self reliant, and others, not so much.
The other thing about the different channels is they’re always fixing different things from one another, so between them all, hopefully someone is doing the thing you need to learn about.
Roundness of the tank - wait until its empty. Get a block of wood and beat the roundness out…then put your sensor back on with the collar.
Thanks again for your video. Always lots of good information. Hope that 2023 brings a lot of great times and fun places.
Can't wait to see your next adventure
Very informative
No problem, CHAD, I watch all of your videos, in part because of the subject, and part because of the quality that you two produce! High marks on both!
Though I hadn't tried it you could just leave the nobs and tangs on and glue on as you did with cutting the nobs off and sanding it down and then gluing it up be sure to leave the rubber gasket on as well.
love y'alls videos. Our new 397 will be here in about a week and your videos have been a great help!
We installed plexiglass on our screen door so we could leave our door open with heat or AC on. Works perfectly and I don’t feel closed in
You can just cut the 3" drain. Add a coupler and a 12" piece. If you ever want to switch back just cut and replace with original.
Have done the same upgrades on our Solitude
Hey Chad, Well done and great work. You have the right amount of brevity with detail combined with insight to your videos. Cant wait to see your Internet 4.0 episode too. Keep up to the well done videos on interesting topics. See yo down the road!
Never hurts to have too much Propane. Sometimes you have to call around when the stores run out. Enjoy how you explain everything and are a perfectionist like myself. I am a Scorpio. Safe travels.
Saw this at the rv show yesterday. Different paint scheme, but I knew it as soon as I saw it.
We looked for the 410 at the Columbus Ohio boat n rv show - the dealer didn’t have 1 yet , but the salesman did say he watched your channel ……
Another great video. I never thought about permanently installing the gate valve. I may do that since I love having it. I use it to increase my gray water volume by dumping gray into the black tank and, don't tell anyone, I flush ,y black tank using my gray water when I dump. When my gray is full, I dump the black and back flush it with the gray water, leaving some gray water in the back so I always have liquid in my black tank. Great job, Brudda!
I love the mopeka sensor. It's a life saver especially at this time with all the cold. Im Just glad my 100lb tanks have a better flat spot for the sensor. I just need to get another one so I don't have to keep switching it to the next tank because I only use propane for my furnace. Thank you for this channel because seeing you guys take care of things yourself and letting us know products you use helps us realize we can do more things ourselves than we thought we could
I hate the sewer connections (in a storage box) being stored next to everything else.
I (stole idea years ago) use beam clamps for electrical work to hang them from the I-beam frame in the rear of our unit. Take one of the twist lock sewer hose caps, drill 1/4" hole in the center, 1/4" / 20 bolt through the hole into the beam clamp. Mount the clamp to the camper frame behind the skirting. Twist on your 90° elbow and Y connection (2 different mounts) and boom! Up and out of the way and not stored in the basement. 5 years, two different campers and have never lost one.
Great video. Congrats on the new rig, exciting times. Safe travels!
Thank you for this video! Helps other campers know what other products are worth getting to upgrade their RV! Like always great explanation of everything!
Watched a You Tuber who drilled small holes in the valve connecter and installed Kotter pins. A bit of a pain in the butt but it worked. This allows you to change out the valve if it ever fails
Looks like the crew was able to move your screens inside too! Love seeing these little projects getting done.
Our Fuzion came with 1 poop hose holder as well and one end they screwed to the aluminum lower siding flange flush with the RV side. The other end is on the frame but more inward I guess. I always wondered why, when most RVs are same width, they didn't make the holder long enough to go flush siding edge to siding edge. Looks like if they would have done it the way you did, draw edge to frame edge it would be more logical.
I may redo my stock one when I add a second. Thx
I don't have an RV but I love your videos, great information on projects and places you travel! Safe travels!
My 5th wheel is now 2 years old I did all these same upgrades except the propane sensor. Just added that one to my list. Love your channel, your guys are awesome!!
I added a hose carrier. It does not hold two 10' hoses. Funny thing. We boondocked 4 nights to where we were going to a week of FHU. When I went to get my house out, somebody had stolen it. Always keep both ends locked. Luckily I had a spare in the bumper.
We got a new mattress through you. Much better. On our first week.
You have a very patriotic rig now.
You Mentioned install of a water filter system. With all the extra basement space are you considering adding a water softener too. We have one (internal) and it works great. Recharges are pretty straightforward too.
Looking forward to the internet 4.0 and tpms vid!!
Hey Chad! How about a circuit breaker and heavy duty wiring for the rig so there is less chance of fire.
Great video. Thanks Chad
Great video sounds great work
Happy New year 2023
Another wonderful video. Cannot wait to watch the rest of your project videos.
Really enjoy learning of Rv products that are not so obvious. Have had the dump slide for a couple of years and highly recommended.
Thank you for doing these. It's something I will definitely have to come back to when I finally have my own home on wheels. Just . . . trying to keep believing I can get there.
Thank you for always explaining in detail, this helps the rest of us learn. Looking forward to the upcoming adventures and how to’s.
Great video, a tip for those that do not want the glue in valve, I installed a small set screw to keep it from backing off like you said it can do sometimes. Keep the videos coming
Really enjoy your channel and watch your videos all the time. With me being from Canada I was really surprised to see you measuring in metric and not imperial when you installed the sensors on your LP tanks.
That was just the side that I happened to line up... BUT. I wish the US would just switch to what the entire rest of the world uses. The system we use is just ridiculous.
Excited to see all the upgrades you do to get back to the 397 status!
We keep our sewer attachments in a five gallon bucket with lid. That bucket is kept inside one of those spare tire "trash bags". It's the perfect size. We keep gloves in one side pocket and wipe with sanitizer in the second side pocket. We keep our bag attached to the ladder. It's been a great way to keep everything poop related out of our little under storage.
Our hoses are kept in a hose keeper under the rig just like yours. We have a grand design 31mb
Looks good 👍👍
Great mods Chad and you do a great job of really explaining how you do it. Looking forward to your other videos.
As always great information thank you
I wanted to share with your readers that I purchased 3 of the aluminum tank Mopeaka propane sensors. While judiciously attempting to separate the outer plastic support ring from the inner ring, 2 of them broke! I think it is prudent to advise your readers that after contacting mopeaka about the situation, they have not responded at all? There were no instructions for how one should separate the two rings, however, it appeared to be rather intuitive that the flat blade of a screwdriver inserted in the slot on the tab over the catch barb and gently prying up would be all one would need to release the tabs? I don't know what else I may have done to mitigate breaking the rings? Replacement support rings are $6 each so it appears that if I intend to use the sensors, I'm going to have to shell out another $12+shipping? Caveat emptor!
This spring I’m removing all my underbelly and upgrading the insulation and inspecting the water lines and tank. Going to install 2” pink foam board at the bottom of the frame rails.
Careful dave, wanna get something that doesn't burn because two types of power down there and if you have tank heaters danger level is up even more. Be safe bro. Seen it a few times, they put heat tape for water lines next form and poof nice fire burned the house down.
@@jemarty666 will have fiberglass where the inferior substandard is now then a layer of solar foil like the factory. Outside of that will be the 2” pink board and then the coraplast protection barrier. There will be no foam or poly of any kind up inside the frame rails of the trailer.
Great info!
Love that you guys are doing these set up videos. 🙌🏻
Well, it's good to see ya'll making this into your new home. The mods ya'll did on the other rig were all interesting to see. I'm sure this one with mods will be just as good. Hey, at least with having done them before, there shouldn't be any surprises .
It will be good to see the three of you on the road again.
God bless and ya'll stay safe, keep it running between the lines.
Alternative for the step rugs, Prest-o-fit also makes a 4 pack for the MORryde steps. Ours are 2 years old and just as easy to remove and clean when needed. Looking forward to see what products you are trying out or prefer and internet solution 4.0 will be. Your previous videos helped me find a cost effective solution using more affordable hardware for a part-timer.
Another great video! We always appreciate how detailed you are in showing the step by step process on these mods. Safe travels y'all!
Thanks for sharing
Excellent video. Very informative. Thanks!
Another Fantastic Video Guys!!!
Gosh, love you guys. Thank you for your videos.
Another great video Chad, love the do it yourself videos!! We will be installing the sensors on our propane tanks very soon, all other mods already done. Thank you for posting. Brian and Lisa from Canada
Congratulations on your new rig guys it looks amazing I can't wait to watch your new video's
Thanks for sharing these excellent tips! I'm going to do several of these upgrades very soon! ❤
Great video with multiple quick projects. The outriggers propane mounts would have me concerned with almost doubling the tank capacity and weight. A possible future project? Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
As always enjoy your videos
Great video folks ☺️👍
Chad I really enjoy your how to videos because you are doi g it step by step in language I can understand. I wondered about the poop hose carrier and just realized I can buy that tube. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I have implemented the Valterra hose storage. In the video covering your old RV with Matt's RV reviews, I saw a small upgrade I am interested in. You had a metal container stuck to the storage door. It appeared to contain gloves. Can you share information about that? Having gloves there to use before I start working on black tank items makes a lot of sense.
It was this: amzn.to/3xz1pUl 👍🏼
I “cheated” on the Valtera valves. I saw your original video on them and purchased them. Like you said they had a tendency to come off so I glued them on. No dremel needed. Almost 2 years later no issues.
I would really like to install sensors on my Propane bottles. But mine are the 5 lb. Bottles. Sometimes l have to exchange the Bottles. Great if you have the Bigger Bottles. Thanks 😊😊
Looking forward for more videos.. You guys are awesome ❤
Looks great. Keep going. Thank you for sharing
I like that rug option for the steps. Will have to look into those
Nice, awesome mods, I know what you mean on the RV Waste Dump Gate Valve that screw on I had it to screw off on me and all I can say I was not a happy camper, so I got the Permanent Mount and glue in on, those Snap Pad are a much have I put them on all of my rv's, can't wait to see the other mods.
Great upgrades and how to's. Thank you.
Curious as to your security setup. You guys went with Ring. I’m sure all research was done on you guys part. My question is did you look into Blink? I went with a Blink 3 camera system, which I can add additional cameras. I’m looking to add a forth. Being a truck driver and being away from my RV for 2 weeks at a time, I get notifications, etc. as soon as the cameras detect an event.
Great video Chad. Looking forward to the other upgrades!
You and me both! LOL! Looking for them to be done, anyway...
Love when you start customizing the new home ! Don't get me wrong, I Love the travel too 🥰 Safe Travels guy's ❤️
Great stuff Chad. I was waiting for your rigging videos on the new 5th wheel. Can’t wait to see your internet one. Thanks for sharing
For the sewer connector: I used 4-inch hose clamp, slight tighten it, this that kept it from ever coming off
Good content. This is the kind of product form fit and function I like. I like to know what products you like an why. Take care!!
Love our thin shade for just that, but the problem from the start was that none of these can be opened from the inside when the door is closed anyway.... so right side up or the other way, you cant peek if its closed unless you open the door, unless you want to cut your screen, BUGS
You did an awesome job and all those upgrades