RV Gadgets And Accessories for RV Living That Are a WASTE OF MONEY
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Over the years we've bought our fair share of accessories for RV life that just did not work well when actually put to use. And we spent hundreds of dollars on gear that was wasted! Some things just work better than others, and it's not always the most expensive item that is the best. Learn from our mistakes and save HUNDREDS by purchasing "this" and not "that".
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Black Stone Griddle: amzn.to/3a7ljtu
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Okay, I've never agreed and disagreed with someone so much in a single video, lol. I love the pressure regulator. I agree about the blackstone. I too have the 22" double burner and wish I had the smaller one. When she went in on my zero gravity chair, I was about ready to fight, lol. Now she's talking about my collapsible trash can! We've got threeeeee little kids who produce more waste than a got'dang widget factory, lol. A big outside trashcan is a must. Ours is pretty big and we put a big industrial 55 gallon bag in it. Every night we take the trash can(s) from inside, dump them into the bigger outside one, then take the bag to the dumpster (or the curb). The great thing I've learned is that everyone camps differently, and it's awesome to hear different perspectives. But seriously, those zero gravity chairs are one of the best things about camping. I sleep better on those than my RV mattress, lol.
Thanks for comment and thanks for watching!
People will find the room when they want it . I saw the zero gravity chair and I was like hell nooo, that chair looks awesome. I love to sit and properly but it now lol
I’m not on board with ditch the zero gravity chair as well. These are the best! But if you look at their garage, it is attached to the slide. Looks like weight and size are more of an issue than we have for our class A.
Yesss! I love my zero gravity chairs. But I do agree, they are big, awkward and bulky. I just throw them on the floor of the RV for travel, but I can see why that might not work for some rigs. Same with the trash can; fill it up, dump it each night. We had a smaller trailer and there was just no room inside for a larger can. Everyone camps differently is so true. And what works today, might not work for you tomorrow. Lots of great ideas out there.
Won’t be without my zero gravity chair
Love our anti gravity chairs wouldn't be without them. the bag chairs, I can't sit in very long hurts my back and hips, never again. Buying a chair that you can totally relax in is important to me.
Glad you found chairs that work well for you!
completely agree! love taking an afternoon nap outside in one of our zero g chairs, can’t do that in a coleman
Love zero gravity chairs i need to have my legs up.
I also just got some zero gravity chairs. I've done the bag chairs for many years and I'm to the point I can no longer be comfortable in them.
We put the zero gravity chairs in our tow vehicle. Could not RV without them! We would make room for them inside our class C if we had to The kind you like kill our backs and are not relaxing.
Can't live without our large collapsible waste bin outside.
Great that you use and love it. It just wasn’t useful for us.
Love ours as well. I do see however that they are now getting WAY overpriced! I got one a few years ago much larger than the one shown for 7.99 on clearance. It doesn't take up much room at all and is there if I need it so a good overall purchase. I tend to agree about the zero gravity chairs. I purchased a couple of the Strongback Elite folding chairs and we use them camping as well as parades etc. all summer. Very comfy and easy to carry in their bags.
I also use mine to collect weeds when gardening. Love it for that.
Us too
We bought a basically metal piece and it sits on any table picnics table or anything like that and you can put a trash bad in it and it’s just a bracket. I don’t think this made sense but it’s smaller and better than the trash can
The outdoor garbage can works great as an indoor laundry hamper and the nice thing it folds down for easy storage.
That is a great use for the outdoor garbage can! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks Bryan, awesome tip!
Wouldn’t it make you laundry smell like garbage?
We all buy crap we don’t don’t need !! I love my zero G hose, love my collapsible trash can, love my Coleman chair!!
Love our zero gravity chairs and our pop up trash bin! I like the Blackstone but prefer the Weber 1200 grill. I think everything you mentions (aside from the water pressure regulator, agree with you there) comes down to a matter of personal preference. Example: I find the Colman chairs horribly uncomfortable on the back whereas the zero gravity much better support.
True, personal preference for sure. Thanks for watching and happy camping!
Weekend campers here that agree with the zero gravity chairs. They are big, bulky, heavy and confusing so we gave ours to neighbors who use them in their backyard. 🙂 The pop-up garbage can we LOVE though. We have a smaller one that we carry around everywhere and it gets used on every trip. It hasn't been collapsed for awhile either and just gets thrown in the bed of the truck whenever we go out. It's even lived in the bed of the truck on road trips for anytime we need an easy access garbage can. We love it! Happy camping though!
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I think it is important to stress personal preference! We have rv'd for over 5 years now and we love some of the items you trashed. I would recommend to each his own.
This of course is our personal preference and what we feel works well RV life for our RV style. Thanks for watching.
For people that dry camp, access to campground trash cans.(haven’t seen one at any state park in NY). So the collapsible can is pretty handy
I love my zero gravity chairs. Bought them after a couple years of having the ones you suggest. We still have them but the zero gravity chairs are by far are fave.
Glad they’re working for you, just too big and bulky for us.
@@GratefulGlamper seems like you could sell them fairly easy? Tons of folks seem to Love theirs? Especially if they were super pricey
I love my outdoor trash can. We spend most our time outside. We cook outside we play outside unless it is bad weather. I agree with all your other items. We use Camp Chef instead of Blackstone. Love your channel.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching. I agree, Camp Chef is also another great brand!
Us too. Use it all the time..✌️
I've just started using a collapsable trash, nice for use outside and larger items that fill up the small containers inside the RV. One has to remember to bring it inside or store in a compartment overnight .
I think it depends on the type of "camping" you do. We mainly boondock and we usually have several families with us, so most of our meals are cooked outside and eaten outside so the pop up garbage can is wonderful for us. But if we were in an rv park with trash cans all around or were eating inside, I can see how it isn't that big of a deal to have.
I love this info!!!!!!!!❤
I can watch this for hours!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dynamax sent us one of those collapsable baskets as a gift. We use it as a laundry basket.
I love my Coleman grill and do use it as well as my Blackstone 17 inch. The carry bag for the Blackstone is awesome! I also love having a garbage bag, ie the pop up type, outside. It’s convenient when cooking outside or for putting those beverage cans in!
Outside trash can is a must. We spend most of our time outside and do most of our cooking outside.
Glad it comes in handy for you. Just isn’t for us. We bring our trash from the inside to outside when needed.
Agree or disagree with the choices of good/bad, reviewing this video begs to check out and get rid of the items we are embarrassed purchasing or never using. Chairs like mattresses are a personal choice, as we keep both with us. Easy to carry when visiting others, fold up, when hanging out in our spot, like folding chairs with trays. I think I have a whole box of early purchased “what if” items that have never used. Time to toss. Good video and thank you.
Thanks for watching
Agree with everything except the trash can. Our inside trash can fills up fast. It is small so it fits under our sink. Love having the larger collapsible trash can. Use it all the time. Fewer trips to the dumpster.
Wè are not comfortable sitting on or able to get out of the bag chairs. We love the GCI rocking folding chair. We love the collapsible trash can for pot lucks. We are in our 70's and go out with a camping group and park host at 3 different state parks here in Arkansas.
Tip for two burner black stone: lift the steel cooking surface out so you can move the unit and cooking surface separately. It’s an extra step much easier to move by yourself. It separates very easily.
Good to know!
Yes, I agree on all points. We have come around to, and use, each of your recommended products after having purchased several of the "not recommended products". Quickest way to see which chair is the best is place several around the campsite and invite some folks over. See which chairs are used and which are ignored. The zero gravity and expensive small hiking chairs are always ignored. The Yeti chairs are always the first to be used, but they are heavy and expensive.
I agree with your list. One thing I would say is I don't regret having the 22 inch Blackstone. It is heavier but I am glad for the extra space when using it.
It is nice when you have company to cook for. 😉 Thanks for the comment!
We also have the 22" and love it. We are only. 3 people, but it makes the world of difference to us. I love the extra space especially for stir frys. Also have the collapsible trash cans and love those too. We can put all recycling in one and. any trash we can't burn in the other. Then we only have to make one trip to the dumpster at the end of the trip rather. than daily trips because of teeny trash cans in the TT.
Great suggestions! We prefer the director type folding chairs, yes they don’t collapse down as much as the “bag chairs” but we find the “bag chairs” very hard to get out of. I can see your point on the black stone grill. Many good suggestions, thank you for sharing your thoughts. 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
We use the director chairs also much eaaier to get out of especially when fishing! And 4th of july:)
I agree with all except with the trash can we cook outside as much as possible so we don’t have to be walking back and forth and the dumpsters are a little far. For us it’s a must have
Agreed. I can only imagine the look on my wife’s face were I to take the inside trash can outside. Then what do we do for the inside? Plus, I throw away stuff you wouldn’t want adding odors to an inside trash can.
I love my outdoor trash can! We got a different style collapsible one but it helps cut down on the in and out of the camper with the kids so less flies get inside and less things get spilled as they are carrying trash in and out. I can’t imagine trying to get them to carry a sticky watermelon rind inside dripping all over the floor as they walk to the trash can on the other side of the kitchen 😝 plus they like to leave the door wide open and the dog will run out if he sees another dog to play with 🤣
Totally love the zero G hose. I didn't realize it is drinking water safe! Thanks, I learned something. Totally like the outdoor trash can for boondocking. I also agree with other comments that those collapsible cans make good laundry bins. Thanks for your perspective and making us THINK!✌️💛🤙😎
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment with your thoughts!
I agree on the set pressure regulator. We went to the adjustable one.
We have zero gravity chairs but only use them at home. Your correct saying they take up too much room in the RV. We use director chairs with integrated side tables when camping.
I really like the idea of the Zero G hose after I googled it to find it's drinking water safe.
We have a 3 burner Camp Chef with a BBQ and two griddles. Great when our kids and grandkids are camping with us but when its just the wife and I its too much. Last camping trip I left it at home and took a table top BBQ that fit the small griddle from our Camp Chef. Worked great for us.
We have a couple of the pop up containers. Because we do a lot of boon docking we don't have the option of ridding of our waste until we leave our campsite to find a trash bin. We use one of these for recyclables.
When you mentioned these pop ups were suggested by "Campers" and are not for RV Life...this is where we divide. You and I have different opinions of RV Life.
Agree with the Blackstone griddle.
Newbie here. I am so glad I found this video. Great tips!
Welcome and thanks for watching!
I use the collapsible trash can as my recycling bin. I can usually find a place that will take most of my recycling (Target, some grocery stores, Ikea, some state parks...).
One of my biggest “beefs” with some campgrounds is the lack of recycling.
Our compromise was to just take ONE antigravity chair to share! We downsized to just one for same reason- size and weight! We are so thankful we got the 17” Blackstone instead of the 22. Bag really does make it easy to load/ unload. We like our pop up trash bin for outside 😀 Thank You, I appreciate your time in making this video for us!
Thanks for watching!
We have a carry bag for our 22”
Agree with most everything except the trash can. We have a smaller trailer and therefore a small trash inside. Unless you are camping in bear country, the expandable zip close can is a great way to have a larger trash capacity. The water hose is something everyone will go through. The zero G is the way to go.
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Agree with everything but my trash can lol I love ours we use it religiously
I don’t use the trash can for trash. I put our extra power cord in it and some string lights works great to keep the cord from catching on stuff when stowed away
Great use for it!
we dry camp alot and big trash cans aren't available so we use our collapsible ones for trash and recyclable cans/bottles.
I love the zero G at home too. Super light weight and doesn't take up much space. Best addition to hoses ever are brass quick connects and a bag of replacememt rubber washers. I put them on everything. No more screwing the hose ends means no more stress on the ends which is the only weak point of these great hoses.
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Such a great video, space and weight are everything in the world of RVing. Loved the griddle idea
Thanks for watching!
We use a collapsible trash can inside and outside. They're very handy!!
The white hose with blue stripe is made especially for POTABLE water (drinking water). It is BPA, lead and phthalate-free. The materials used are UV stabilized to prevent degeneration from sunlight and are usually NSF certified for your safety, free from contaminants such as rubber. There are a number of brands to choose from and information online. I hope this helps understand why it’s important to have this type hose for safe drinking. As for the gravity chair, lol, I love mine because of back issues! However, we have downsized and I leave it home now. I’ve enjoyed some of your suggestions for storage ideas. Thank you and safe journeys.
Thanks for watching- safe journeys to you also.
I agreed with all of your recommendations other than the last one. We use a pop up trashcan (with liner) for our bottle/can recycles. There are still many states that don't recycle at all so we find this an easy way to still be able to recycle and then drop them off when we get to a place that does have a recycle container bin.
We’ve found recycling to not be as readily available in some areas too. I really wish more campgrounds offered recycling.
I love my collapsible trash can, i got mine on Amazon and it had four clips inside that holds the garbage bags.
My 5th wheel, an AutoMate, was made in 1999. It’s been in storage for 12 years. Three years ago we finally had the right kind truck to pull it. It was a “gift” from the in laws. Our water gauge is the old style. Papa, told us to be careful not to blow the pipes if the pressure got to high. I can tell you water pressure is quite low, but we have learned to live with it. I’ll look into your suggestion because we are headed to Utah to see Zion, Bryce and Arches. We’re excited. Thanks for all the good tips. 😁
Safe travels!
We love our propane fire pit. No smoke and easy to use when you don't want a wood fire and can also be used under the RV awning when raining. We also love our director chairs with the integrated side table. I'm not crazy about the Coleman grill, but it does have burners for pots which the Blackstone doesn't. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
These tips are so right! Pay attention people! I am guilty of all of this! Thomyt
Correct on the water pressure regulator and the Zero G hose. Not so much with the gravity chair and the trash can. We travel with two freestyle rocker chairs and one gravity chair. Can't properly enjoy a good nap in the good old outdoors in one of those folding chairs, that's where the gravity chair comes in. Wife loves both of the styles of chairs, keeps her happy. Of course if you have a smaller rig, you will have to make compromises. We have an 27.5 HT fifth wheel coach, so that is our compromise. We use the collapsible trash can outside, secure it to the camper steps with a large carabiner clip, handy for all clean up from cooking outdoors. At night I store it away in the truck bed.
The camp stove comparison was comparing apples and oranges. Two different styles of cook stoves. That wasn't Coleman's fault, that was your fault for not knowing what type of cook stove you needed. Are you going to cook some water on that griddle? Ribs? Different type of camp stove entirely.
The outside trashcan is an absolute must for us. We generate most of our trash outside.
Thanks for the video; you've got some good information. On the Coleman, I've had two over the last 17 years. We used them for a lot of tailgating and camping. Mine came with a griddle side and grill side.
Love our zero gravity chairs. Love how I can take a nap, read a book and just kick my feet up. The bag chairs are not the most comfortable they dig into the back of our legs. We prefer our two burner camp chef. We like the ability to make our coffee on it in the morning also we like to do corn on the cob and Blackstone doesn't give you the ability to boil water. Either way you are still carrying a griddle but with a camp chef you have more options to do different types of cooking.
Love your money saving tips while RVing.
Awesome Tips! I am there with you on everything. Before you thrash your trash container, (if it is clean) use it for your dirty clothes hamper. I did this and love it because It can get little or hold a lot for the laundry stops. I have a small traveler, so no W/D set up. Thanks again! Great Video!
Thanks for watching
Agree with the Blackstone grill. We made the same mistake and it is too big to lug around.
What u said about those chairs ,I found 100% true. Too heavy ,too big. Also if you use bag chairs use hard arm chairs. Way more comfortable.
We have actually started out with all of those items in the beginning and over the years switched to everything you mentioned. But we do still use our collapsing trash can outside, unfortunately we seem to throw away a lot of things while sitting outside 🤷🏼♂️. Great video newbies would save a bunch of $ watching this!
Thanks so much! Our goal is to save people some money so they don’t get the items we both did, lol. Appreciate you watching.
OMG I wish this video was out when I bought my first RV. I made 90% of the same mistakes. My FW hose is now watering plants. My 0 gravity is in the garage covered in dust. My collapsable can now has dog toys in it in the house. I didn’t get a Coleman I ended up with a camp chef. Well my Blackstone is great but I really should of purchased a 17”. Great Video.
Thanks for watching!
We also have a Campchef.
Omg!!!!!
Girl you are speaking to my soul!!!!
You had me at water pressure 🤣🤣🤣
Had that exact problem last fall
AND NOW I KNOW WHY 😂😍
TYSM!!!
Hey, happy to help!
Agree on the gravity chairs. Heavy, PITA to store.
I think you see so many of those blue and white drinking/fresh water hose is due to the fact that it was difficult to get people to stop using regular garden hose! Thus it was easier for newbies to recognize! Now it is getting people to convert in this day and age when you are seeing more people traveling around.
The adjustable water pressure regulator is so important. Most people don't realize that the water filters they add will already [significantly] reduce the water pressure, and adding the standard water pressure regulator without the ability to adjust it is like pinching the hose. That's one of the reasons RV water pressure is notoriously bad because it's getting throttled twice before it gets inside the RV.
Good point.
Love my bag chair, it's so big and has filled in sides, I can get my legs up in it and curl up with a book and blanket so comfy, I love it.
We love our zero-gravity chairs. We don't have children, so we carry less stuff. Love your videos. We try to check your videos out first.
Thank you!
Oh God, that white Camco vinyl hose is just the worst. We started RVing about 3 years ago at this point and that pile of garbage was the bane of my existence for a while -- it would literally take me longer to wind that thing up than it would to dock and hook up the rest of the camper. I don't have experience with the Zero G, but the EvoFlex is nice.
The collapsible trash can is something we use a ton, though. It is indeed true that your average site has a nearby dumpster, it's nice to be able to really fill up a bag before you take it over there. With a 5 year old girl and 4 border collies, we marvel at how much trash we actually generate at our average stop...
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Thank you very much for the tips! We are just getting into the teardrop life and love it. One of the things I am bad at is like you said buying the biggest of things i.e. grill, totes, awning, etc. I do that because I am always thinking of cooking for other people that we are camping with when using our small stove will do. I did buy the filter from one of your videos and looking into the hose as that would be compact as well. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!
Thanks for watching
I just bought our first camper. I’ve watched yours and other videos and appreciate all the help. We will be weekend warriors for now but will eventually transform to full time . The cost is crazy just for necessities to hook up. I’ve tried to go with what is recommended and spent a few extra $ but the initial hit is way more than I planned. Thanks for the video’s and maybe someday I’ll see ya at at campground.
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Well after seeing so many others that recommend the Zero water hose we're getting one. We've resisted buying those pricey awkward zero gravity chairs and now I'm convinced we don't want them. Going to get a water pressure regulator that's adjustable too.
Thank you for a useful video that gets to the point WITHOUT a bunch of unnecessary 🎶 or a biography.😎
Thanks for watching!
🌼Hey Charity~ thought I'd let you know I'm doing some "black friday" shopping right here from the comfort of our RV sofa, using a list I've compiled the past week~ from about a half dozen of your videos. We had taken a 5 yr break, & just now back on the road, w/a much different RV & different needs for upgrading/replacing- or just plain improving RV life. *Thanks for linking everything =) *Also, some of your links are "black friday" specials or on sale~ bonus!
Mainly, I wanted to thank you for such thorough, detailed reviews you've shared, as well as your "what works/what doesn't" type posts. All have been super helpful, & we are grateful for your time & energy in composing these posts~ may your efforts continue to be blessed!
~The Whitson's in AZ
Thanks so much! Best wishes and safe travels
A different tone rather than sounding like my school principle in the 1960’s would have made this better. Many of the things you rate as horrible are things we use all the time. We use both kinds of chairs and the zero gravity are the first pick of adults and kids. Love the outdoor trashcan, etc. A lighter tone and smiles would be nicer.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Thanks for the kind words!
Oh the gravity chairs! 🤦🏻♀️They were a waste of money for us too! We totally agree with the zero G hose!!
Yep I'm back again the collapsible trash can.... i used when I get to go tent camping!! (My health the past 2 years has limited me on my tent camping) However my BF now owns a camper and I still enjoy using the collapsible trash can for wet and dirty clothes until we arrive back home or wherever to wash!
Good use for it!
Thanks for all the info. Like you said what works for some people doesn't always work for everyone. It's good to have choices.😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for watching.
love the collapsing trash can. we do all our cooking out side. i have a camp chef stove similar to a black stone.
We have an Intech Sol Horizon. It's our first camping trailer. I insisted that we get the optional outdoor kitchen slide out. My thinking was that when it was hot and everyone was hanging outside, I wouldn't want to be stuck inside cooking. We've had the rig for 2 years and haven't used it yet. It takes up an entire storage bay. On the upside, it is removable, so we could take it out and leave it home if we really need the extra storage. Also, having just one helps my partner refrain from overpacking.
Agree completely on the camp chair. Those things are so big that we never take them with us.
Agree on the Blackstone, but I say go with the 22" 2 burner version. I've been cooking on one of these for about a year and the smaller 17" version is too small unless you are cooking for just 2 people.
We got that collapsible trash can too. I don't think we've ever used it. We use regular shopping bags for trash bags and visit the dumpster several times a day to dump the trash.
We use the collapsible trash can for the recycle bin! Love our zero gravity chairs. Just ditched the Coleman grill for Blackstone.
I agree with most of the things you reviewed. I've tried numerous zero gravity chairs and find them extremely uncomfortable, we recently got the "papa-san" type chairs and so far I love it. Couldn't agree more about the Coleman grill, total waste of money. Hard to store, hard to clean, uneven cooking. I'll hang on to my outdoor trash can, I cook a lot outdoors and with the outdoor kitchen it's a good addition. Plus not having to run back inside to throw away trash, our indoor trash can is smaller so when it gets full we put it in the outdoor one then go to the dumpster.
👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
The more common regulator is far cheaper and mechanically simple. It has an absolute maximum pressure it will allow through the line. Almost nothing can go wrong with it, and it is sufficient for most needs. The more expensive one has more parts to fail, and could allow a surge in pressure because it's adjusted manually to a percentage of the input pressure. A surge in the mainline can cause a jump in pressure at the output, but it does allow you to raise your water pressure at need. Both have plusses and minuses. The Blackstone is trendy for sure, but I find a good Lodge cast iron frying pan on a Coleman stove (not grill), works just fine...and it will last so long I could pass it on to my grandchildren.
Great points - thanks for watching.
I know you did this YT years ago, but I am brand new to RV camping. I spent thousands last year on SUV tent camping equipment and LOVED it!! But I upgraded to a Little Guy Max this year. I'm a solo, smaller frame, "semi-retired" geriatric camper and want to make wise purchases to have great experiences. And I'm buying a F150 Ford King Ranch...I have never driven a truck nor hauled a trailer. Live is changing in MANY ways!! So with all that being said, yes I have wasted a lot of money, but discovered I love the camping adventures. Now my question to you is, how many hoses do I really need? I bought (ordered) a Zero G 25' and a 10' Camco blue water hose.
I am so glad I stumbled across your YT...I look forward to doing a little marathon watching of your YT's.
So glad you found us! We like having at least 50 feet of hose with us. Happy camping!
@@GratefulGlamper wow thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I am assuming you don’t feel a need for anything other than the Zero style, correct?
A lot of people need camping chairs with solid arms, particularly those with bad knees.
Agree on: zero G water hose (50’ & 25’) as some faucets in state parks are far away split between 2 sites; adjustable water pressure regulator (I use a splitter after regulator for drinking water hookup and one for black flush that has a back flow preventer attached); headlamp (I like rechargeable ones)
My wife loves the zero G chair, but I agree that it is too heavy for what you get. We bought a passive “dehumidifier” that is questionable. It sits on the floor or table. No reservoir or hose outlet. It is about 5” thick & 14” in diameter with a lot of quarter inch holes in the top. I must have been out of my mind when I bought this piece of junk. I guess I believed the lies on the outside of the box. It only draws 130 watts, and if it is plugged in, it is “working.”
Are they possible hoses I thought the only hose it was a portable hose was a white one
Good video.
I agree with all your items. I do have some minor discrepancies.
1) The Colman grill. I have a Blackstone griddle and love it but i also carry a small BBQ gas grill. I like grilled steaks and chicken. I did dump my Coleman camp stove.
2) I have the two burner Blackstone and I am glad I got it over the single burner one. I like having 2 zones. For example, I will cook the sausage or bacon first, then move it to the cool side and cook pancakes. The cool side will keep the other food warm. I use the Blackstone even at our sticks and bricks.
3) I love the zero-G drinking water hose. I have a second non-drinking off-brand one I use for my back tank flush.
4) The Gravity chairs are the Lazy-Boy of camping chairs, they are heavy and takes a lot of room. But they are great for a nap. We have one but we usually use our director type folding chairs. The collapsible chairs you like just don't offer enough support to sit for long periods of time. Our director chairs have shoulder straps and are not bad to carry to the beach. They fold very flat and fit in our storage area very well. I think i paid $20 each for them and they have an attached side table.
All good points - thanks so much for the comment as it helps others too. 😎
Love our gravity chair and I have a tough time getting out of those fold up chairs!!! I hate them.
Good stuff. I agree on the chairs for sure. We started with the coleman grill and switched to the blackstone then ended up with weber. Lol The Zero G is cool to. Works great for us. I think most of my waste has come in wifi solutions of just trying different stuff. Great share.
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So glad I found youns my favorite couple so much help
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I'm surprised about the chair recommendation. We bought the absolute cheapest zero gravity chairs and find them comfortable, light, and easily fit in our outdoor storage hatch. We have the Colman chairs you recommend as well but after half an hour sitting in them, we can hardly walk they are so uncomfortable.
For us it’s a matter of space PLUS we’re not sitting for long when we camp.
Great videos we are getting ready for our first trip👍
Awesome! Have a great time.
LOVE MY low gravity chair!
I definitely agree with the zero gravity chairs! We haven't ever splurged on them, but we have family that has. I've sat in them many times while camping with them, and I just don't like them! They might be good for taking a nap in, but sitting around a campfire visiting with people is difficult in them. We prefer regular camp chairs, although I am considering buying a nemo stargazer type chair.
We don’t feel they are practical either.
Thanks for the tips. I also haul some of those items I never use. Time to shed those items. I will be getting the water pressure adapter. Like the hose idea also. Thanks.
I think we purge about 1x every few weeks, thanks for watching 💙
I agree about the zero gravity chairs because of weight and room they take up. Old table top propane grill rusted out and I am considering a Blackstone or another table top. Everybody seems to love Blackstone but I am not sure they are easy to clean. I have bought a lot of useless RV items along the way which is why I like this type of video even if I don't agree with everything.
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Fun to listen to you guys!
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We love our zero gravity chairs, but they are heavy and take a lot of room. One thing we bought that we only took once was our canopy. It never really worked. The shade was rarely under the canopy and the wind wanted to relocate it. We even bought weights for the legs. The whole thing was donated.
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We did buy that water regulator without the pressure gauge. Agreed, it isn't worth the money. The regulator that you can adjust is always the better choice. Great video guys!
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I got the 22” Blackstone. Honestly I find it easier to clean off a pan than the whole tray. We have a Coleman with a grill on one side and stove burner on the other. It’s so much lighter and has wind blocks. I know many people love the Blackstone but I prefer steak and burgers on a grill and not a flat griddle that keeps everything in its own fat.
You can always use the camp trashcan as a laundry bin. Easy to carry to the laundry room and folds flat. I do like your hose. I hate dealing with the white hose that always gets my feet wet because it flips around as I’m draining it.
Thanks for the comment!
We have a Camp chef 3 and 2 burner stove , best investment ever, as we have a griddle pan and pots n pans to cook on .
Great video !!! I think gravity chair ? Is a preference. I do not have any problem loading it !! I don’t use those fold out chairs ... no . As for water regulator? Absolutely . Trash ? I just tie a bag around my awning.
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I just bought a travel trailer. I bought it used and the guy threw in all the gear. Tow hitch, stabilizer bars, water softener and a lot more. I’m buying things I feel I need tailoring it to my specific needs. But this video definitely helped that’s why I subscribed
Glad to have helped! Happy camping.
We've thought about the Blackstone, but we already have a Coleman Grill with a lot of attachments which is a lot to carry around, but we carry a lot of canned veggies and we have a burner attachment for our grill so we can cook stuff like that oustide. We probably will invest in a Blackstone at some point instead of carrying our huge grill around all the time. For a weekend trip it's not worth the hassle.
Very good information, thanks for sharing
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I have to state that I'm only 50% inboard with what you are recommending. If anything, you should address the fact that you absolutely ditched the idea of the Blackstone completely, especially since it got you booted from a campground. Nobody likes to find greasy spots, new wood or old. Yah, I'm with you on the gravity chairs. I absolutely love mine, but it's a total pain, and can only use it by the campfire if I set up the half tent units to reflect heat back to me..... other than the space needed, and not firepit friendly, the way it stretches your spine is absolutely a much needed benefit. For us, not spending as much or more on a diesel pusher as we would on a middle class home, you pack some things, like coolers and camping chairs inside, so there's that solution. This segways into the next topic: no normal sized travel trailer comes with an inside trash can, or not a normal sized one, nor space to put one. Also, nobody is about making 500 trips half a mile to the dumpsters. That's exactly what that trash bag is for. Put your can outside. And make ONE trip to the dumpster..... now, are we supposed to throw a big trash can on the same bed we sleep in, or the table we eat off of/sleep on? No. That's where the collapsible outside trash can comes in. The hose? It usually comes with one, so nobody is wasting money on a normal house. We already have it. Now, when it's missing or damaged, then yah. I absolutely agree that you can beat a zero hose..... but for even more space saving, get a pocket hose. Just make sure it doesn't restrict the flow. If this does happen, you can drill out the end of it for more flow. Screw Coleman. Get the same chair for 8-10 bucks at the grocery or outdoor store. Once again.... you would rather have a Coleman burner. I already know you hated the Blackstone. Coleman's simply work. And are cheap. Yes, omg, you actually have to use a pan or pot, just like at home, but that's not some crazy idea or encumbrance. It's normal life, as usual..... what's more, why are you trying to use a camping stove, when you have the best stove you can get already installed. It even works better than the natural gas or electric stove in your house.... just use that thing and not reinvent the wheel with no reason or demand.
Wow I wish I had seen this before I spent all the money I did already! And I didn’t get out camping yet in my 2021 lil guy tear drop~ but hey at least I saw your video now! Thanks!
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Thanks for watching Amy! That's great you have a new tear drop :) It will be so much fun!
Grateful Glamper hey thanks for your response! I was doing exactly what you all did when ya first purchased a camper and that is scanning you tube for advice and I got caught up in the same trap of faulty worthless accessories! I had studied before purchasing and told a local Rv supply store of the necessities I felt I needed and they ordered them for me and unfortunately they charged me ridiculous pricing on crappy products !; they ordered the crappy water hose and the crappy pressure regulator and a crappy short nonflexible sewer hose and a crappy surge protector and I was talked into a big bulky rocking chair type recliner thing that will be almost impossible to take with because of my limited storage!!! Ahhhhhh!!! Well all I can do now is upgrade to the good stuff and donate the other stuff and hey it may make someone a happy camper! Thanks again! Take good care! Blessings
FYI; one good thing is that I didn’t buy an outdoor stove but instead I ordered a 17” black stone like you recommended! Unfortunately I’m not used to buying on Amazon and I chose an expensive grill and expensive cover for it and the most expensive connector for it and upon further research I see that I could have saved well over $100 by buying at Wallmart or by buying from other sellers on Amazon at a cheaper price! It’s frustrating because I don’t really know what I need and I’m just blindly buying based on others opinions and their affiliate Amazon links and hoping I’m buying practical things and the correct things for my particular camper! Well unfortunately I have to live and learn and trust that God will work it all out somehow 👍😊❤️