RV life: Genius water and sewer hacks you've probably never seen before | H2O bladder | Accumulator

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  • Опубликовано: 13 дек 2024

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  • @mikemiller9119
    @mikemiller9119 2 года назад +7

    Why do you need a pump for the fresh water? I would just open the valve, crack a beer and take a seat on the bag giving it plenty of water pressure.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +15

      That's one way to do it, but you might need more than one beer!

    • @edgramza
      @edgramza 2 года назад +5

      @@LizAmazing I was just going to say that might be a six pack job! And with all that beer in me I would be emptying the black tank that much more often. 🍻

    • @mikemiller9119
      @mikemiller9119 2 года назад

      Didn’t really think about it, but I think Liz said it took 40 mins. That’s quite a while to run a drill. Hard on the tool and depending how loud it is, hard on the neighbor. Does the bag empty out on its own? If so, why not just leave it there a for while.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +2

      @@mikemiller9119 20 minutes to drain, 40 minutes for the whole fill and drain process. Yes, if your drill is loud you want to be considerate of your neighbors.

    • @edgramza
      @edgramza 2 года назад +2

      @@mikemiller9119 I think the whole procedure from start to finish was 30-40 minutes. About 15 run-time for Paul’s Harbor Freight drill.

  • @kathykeene2092
    @kathykeene2092 2 года назад +7

    Paul, You are so GREAT at explaining things. Thanks for teaching us the ins and outs and hacks. This reminds me of the time my sister-in-law went boondocking with us and decided to take a shower. She used up all our water and filled our gray water tank and we were only on our 1st day of camping! We assumed she knew that water would not be endless. Well, you know what they say about assuming……

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Kathy! I had to chuckle when I read your comment. I remember watching a friend brush her teeth in her new camper-- while leaving the water running!!! Um...no.

  • @TC-nn7xk
    @TC-nn7xk 2 года назад +6

    A couple recommendations:
    - Use the basic in-line 10 micron (blue) filter from the water source to your bladder to catch any bits in the water line. Then use a separate filter from the bladder to the RV tank to catch any bits that might be residual in the bag.
    - Use "drinking water freshener" in your water bag (1oz/20gal). While it's only Sodium Hypochlorite and any old bleach will do, the pre-made stuff is super diluted for drinking water and convenient. This will ensure any crud that may have found a corner of the folded up (dark and moist) bladder is killed off on the drive back to camp.
    - I'm sure you've covered it in other videos, most folks use a berkey or zero water between the tap and drinking for a last line of defense.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Awesome tips, thanks so much TC!

    • @carolmaplesden916
      @carolmaplesden916 4 месяца назад

      Thank you for sharing your information 🎉🎉

  • @ceciliapetrowsky2572
    @ceciliapetrowsky2572 2 года назад +17

    Liz, you really lucked out when you found Paul. He is amazing. Don't know how large your tanks are but for a 28 day stay, I think Paul will be getting quite the workout.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +7

      Thank you! Did Paul pay you to write this? ;-)

    • @pjballs69
      @pjballs69 2 года назад +2

      Naw, i think Paul lucked out 😉

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +2

      @@pjballs69 Thank you!

    • @Sarah-zv9ug
      @Sarah-zv9ug 2 года назад

      Yes Paul is a keeper!!

  • @whereinthehellarewewill1363
    @whereinthehellarewewill1363 2 года назад

    First time viewer here. These are great tips. I enjoy that you don’t ‘rush’ your dialogue to share your tips. You explain precisely the subject without fluff. Thank you again😊 We look forward to you many videos

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awesome! Thanks so much for the kind words. And welcome to our channel. I expect you'll find lots of tips and useful info in our videos- see you in the next one!

  • @brianroth7852
    @brianroth7852 2 года назад +1

    Paul, Liz. We have been using bladders for a long time. Currently we have two one hundred gallon units. One for water and the other for sewer. I use a high flow pump that I picked up at harbor freight. It's one of there pond pumps. I have it rigged up on a board so I can use our filter system. I drain the sewer first and then dump it. Fold that tank up and disinfect everything and then use our clean tank for the water. I also throw a capful of bleach in the bladder just in case there are any nasties from the previous fill up.
    The thing I like about the bladders is they don't take a ton of room. I want to add a 100 gallon propane tank to our HDT. So I can fill our propane tanks and run our genie on it.
    I am basically rigging our setup to make it so we can be self sufficient for longer periods to boondock.
    We also have been looking at the Newair fridge/freezer that is a 68 quart size. One side can be a fridge and the other a freezer. Want to mount it on the HDT also. That way when we go to Costco we can buy more frozen meat, vegetables ect and hold it longer while we are out.
    Cindy thinks I'm nuts with how I want to set up our tow rig. Will have to email ya all a photo. 💕💕 Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for the photos! Wow, you seem ready for anything, so awesome! Such a great setup you have. Happy travels!

  • @ES-kg4kc
    @ES-kg4kc 2 года назад +6

    What a great hack. Leave it to you two to show us the good stuff. I will be buying a bladder to have here at the house for hurricane season.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Ooh, that's a great idea! Thanks for watching!

    • @JulieBeyerRDN
      @JulieBeyerRDN 2 года назад

      Oh great idea! For tornado/thunderstorm season in Michigan also!

  • @jessboyle8669
    @jessboyle8669 2 года назад +1

    I love watching you channel and the way you make it real. I did something "similar"... I mounted an additional RV water pump in the basement of our fifth wheel and attached a short 3/4" clear hose that I place into our fresh water tank opening. So I run a garden hose from a bladder to the additional water water pump and turn on the pump, and in about 5 minutes the bladder is empty. Just food for thought. Take care and blessings!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Wow! That sounds so fast! Thanks for the tip!

  • @rvfuntimes6144
    @rvfuntimes6144 2 года назад

    I been running that setup for 6 yrs. We learned about it at Linda and Howard Payne's RV full Time RV'ing seminars. Good job Guy's on the presentation. I use a 48 gal. Barker Tank. I hard wired a second pump into the line and use the same circuit for house pump and added a switch to operate it to draw water from bladder..

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Oh, Linda & Howard!!! I followed them for years and years when they first started RV-Dreams. Such a wealth of information. Thanks for the smile! See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/aothX9LLJqE/видео.html

  • @davidmussack4529
    @davidmussack4529 2 года назад

    I am definitely rewatching this video. This is really neat.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Great, thank you so much. Feel free to share!

  • @dennislegassie728
    @dennislegassie728 2 года назад

    Well thank you that was great have a good weekend wherever you go you're blessed

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, glad to have you with us!

  • @bonilla2022
    @bonilla2022 2 года назад

    Your videos are EXCELLENT, VERY clear, excellent audio, great information. keep up the great work . Happy trails

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you very, very much Frank! Glad to have you with us! Happy Fourth to you!

  • @ad886710
    @ad886710 2 года назад +1

    great ideas. I especially like them since we've been doing these for a few years now and they work well. I would recommend that you change out that drill pump for a 12vdc or 120vac pump (HF for $60) as when we started filling our fresh water tank with them, we went through several drill pumps...they just seem to seize up very quickly. The HF pump has been going strong for 3 years now and as a bonus it's quicker than the drill pump. We don't use a macerator pump because we can go almost 2 weeks on our black, however grays fill quickly. So, we use another HF pump to pump grays to tank in back of truck similar to what you do. great vid..thx

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's a great idea. We just learned that our drill pump is NOT for potable water. Who knew?? Paul bought a similar pump to what is on-board our rig so he's using that now. I bet he bought it at HF as he loves that place!

  • @tracyh8523
    @tracyh8523 2 года назад

    Paul you’re awesome! So practical and down to earth! Liz is lucky!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, we’re both lucky! ❤️

    • @tracyh8523
      @tracyh8523 2 года назад +1

      This was posted by Tracy’s husband, John, so no dis to you Liz! You’re awesome too!!

  • @JulieBeyerRDN
    @JulieBeyerRDN 2 года назад

    Ha! We had to watch this twice! Thanks Liz and Paul! You just opened up our horizons!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      I know it, Julie! I'd never heard of the accumulator and that is so great. The water bladder is super handy to have- as is the macerator pump. Happy trip planning to you and Jim!

  • @adeclark8374
    @adeclark8374 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great ideas on the water and sewerage when camping

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you! Wishing you much happy camping this year

  • @co-lo-ra-do5607
    @co-lo-ra-do5607 2 года назад

    First off - Thank you Paul for you service to our great country! Second, thanks so much for your helpful videos. My family and I just got started this year with our first bumper pull. We have a lot of sites this year in the mountains without hookups. I have the generator but now I don't need to worry so much about the fresh/grey/black tank and not having hook-ups with the setup you guys are suggesting!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yay! So glad you are out enjoying your first camper! Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope to see you on the road someday. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/y2X9f4M3IfU/видео.html

  • @benmoore7089
    @benmoore7089 2 года назад

    Thank you for your service!! Your channel has given us great tips and tricks that helps thank you for that!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! It was an honor. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/czfy2uFHZXQ/видео.html

  • @markperot5021
    @markperot5021 2 года назад

    Looks like Colorado or Idaho. Good info guys. I’ve been FTOG for the last 2yrs, and I never noticed how much water I wasted. And how much of my garbage is plastic and non compostable paper products, which I press into 2x2 insulation boards that fill in shop framing. Not sure on R value but is better than bare wood /metal. If equipped and comfortable with Composting as it should take a lot less water and can be disposed of as needed. Macerator is a game changer once you get the hang of it. Accumulator can help extend battery life and not wake anyone up on those late night bathroom visits. Good videos - FT 14 yrs since 2000.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Wow that’s awesome you have been full-time for so long! We would love to sit around the campfire and talk with you. Appreciate your tips. That was Idaho but we already have a winner. Thanks for guessing and good eye!

  • @gsolo328
    @gsolo328 2 года назад

    I put a couple of 2x4 across the bed rails and put my water carrier on that. When I get to the camper I use a short hose near the filler and I let gravity do the work. I like the bladder idea and I've never seen it, so thanks for sharing.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's great! Thanks for being on the A-Team, Gary!

  • @captnkarl4401
    @captnkarl4401 2 года назад

    very good video with lots of information. I really like the idea of having the sewage cart in the truck bed so you don't have to to pull it. Thank you!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yay! So glad our video helped. Wishing you much happy camping!

  • @PeeWeeHenson
    @PeeWeeHenson 2 года назад

    PAUL, I APPRECIATE YOUR WORK IN OUR UNIFORM. YOU'RE A BIT OLDER THAN ME AND WHEN IT CAME TO BE MY TURN PRESIDENT NIXON SAID I COULD CHOOSE OTHERWISE. I DID. I OWE ALL VETERANS A DEBT I CAN NEVER REPAY. I WORK EVERYDAY TO BE THE BEST AMERICAN I CAN.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Peewee! It was an honor to serve.

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing these valuable tips, I have seen others using the poop wagon but the large bladder to transfer water is great way rather than the heavy individual jugs that takes up more st orage space than this collapsible bag.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks, Janet! We are quite pleased.

  • @10lauset
    @10lauset 2 года назад +2

    Great ideas. I watch some sailing channels as well and there was one that I recall. It was the use of a filter and water freshener setup that one can use under a kitchen sink but this was used where one gets their water supply going to the tank on the boat. These sailors hooked up the kitchen 2-filter unit between the supply faucet to their intake on their hose. It probably makes the water in the tank cleaner and better smelling. Cheers

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Hi Laurie! Thanks for your comment. I think RVers can learn a lot from sailors as there are some parallels - and they've been at it a lot longer! See you in the next video!!

  • @dholtman5977
    @dholtman5977 2 года назад

    work smarter not harder... love it! thanks for all the great info!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awww, thanks much, glad to have you with us! See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/x05KgjpHFAQ/видео.html

  • @cowgirlval5216
    @cowgirlval5216 2 года назад

    Gosh! Liz and Paul it just keeps getting better. This is such valuable information👍 Thank you!❤

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awww, thank you, Valerie. You are so kind.

  • @joeyrodriguez3693
    @joeyrodriguez3693 2 года назад

    Thank you for your service!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      It was an honor. Thank you!

  • @nolliejones53
    @nolliejones53 2 года назад

    Great ideas. The oil pan under sewer discharge is new to me and can prevent a messy spill esp if someone pranked you and opened your valve. Maybe just me being phobic but I ALWAYS wear GLOVES when handling the sewer components. Thanks for your videos

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Indeed! Paul managed to wear gloves for some of the process.

  • @tracydr01
    @tracydr01 2 года назад

    Thanks so much, I have the same setup at my next campground. It’s only for 4 days but I’m terrible at conserving my small tanks of water and grey water.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's awesome that you have this, too! We don't like the stress of worrying if the tanks will fill. Thank you!

  • @guspaca494
    @guspaca494 2 года назад

    I really like the idea of the H2O bladder. You guys do such a great job of explaining things , Thanks for another great video !

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks so very much Gus!!

  • @kellyestrada2456
    @kellyestrada2456 2 года назад

    We do a lot of short term dry camping. These are great hacks! We have a 50 gal tank we put in back of truck but that bladder would be so much better spacewise!!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awesome! Hope you get one someday. We are really pleased!

  • @jimbertrand2499
    @jimbertrand2499 2 года назад

    Excellent ideas! I got both and never used either... YET!!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks Jim! See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/x05KgjpHFAQ/видео.html

  • @mikemiller9119
    @mikemiller9119 2 года назад +1

    I have a 60 gallon black water tank. Before using it, I let rain water fill it up and see how hard it was to move. It has two wheels, but that’s still no joke. No way I’d be pulling that down the road. Putting it in the back of your truck first is a smart tactic.
    I would definitely get some better quality sewer hoses. I like when they can keep a form.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Glad to have you with us!

    • @kathykeene2092
      @kathykeene2092 2 года назад

      Yeah, no one wants to do the wagon pull thru a park!

  • @j.r.farrar775
    @j.r.farrar775 2 года назад

    Cana, VA is your clip! Fancy Gap Highway(52) - Thanks for the informative video!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      You got it! Someone beat you to it but thanks for playing, good eye for spotting that.

  • @drewmueller3913
    @drewmueller3913 2 года назад

    OMG you guys are completely, totally awesome! You've made our boondocking lives just so terrific. Can I ask where you got those nifty high top hikers from? Keep up that earth-breaking attitude!.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awww, thanks Drew! They’re Caterpillar brand and I bought them at Walmart years ago.

  • @waltermycroft1560
    @waltermycroft1560 2 года назад

    I didn't know about the Accumulator, what a great idea. Definitely installing that.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      I hadn't either- super easy install, too!

    • @jr.6199
      @jr.6199 2 года назад

      The faster & higher flow, the more water you're using though. Try a different shower head and you might skip the accumulator. Soon the US will have to find ways to use grey water to flush in homes because clean & safe is getting more scarce. Camping people can lead on that too.

  • @rickcarroll4366
    @rickcarroll4366 2 года назад +1

    We have always been FH RVers but since we sold the kids 😜 we started going for other sites. Haven’t needed the bladder yet but it’s in the list. The poop tote works well but the thing I do not like is it hard to tell when it’s getting full. Also found a sewer cap with a garden hose fitting on it. Works great when filling the tote.

    • @happycamper5900
      @happycamper5900 2 года назад

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yes, they need to put a small clear stripe on them so that you know when they're full. But Paul says he can now hear the difference and is able to shut off the macerator right when it gets to the brim.

  • @theramblingquilter9103
    @theramblingquilter9103 2 года назад

    We recognize that campground and have stayed there. It’s 15 minutes from where we used to live near DC. Stayed there when we were moving our stuff from our sold home into our home on wheels. Will be back there in October to visit friends.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      It’s such a gem, glad you know it! Thank you!

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 2 года назад

    Another great, concise, informative video. Keep up the great work Liz and Paul.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Awww, thanks so much. We are so glad to have you with us!

  • @brianfields4479
    @brianfields4479 2 года назад

    well hello friends, another great presentation, and I am sure, made a big difference to many watching. been a difficult week here, so watching you guys, even talking about these things cheers us up. we wish you good health and safe travels, and that lake wow, must be some nice trout in there for sure, out with the fishing line paul ha ha. brian @ barbs in new zealand. x

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Hi you two lovebirds! Paul and I have been thinking of you all week. We are sending big hugs and love from around the world. Do drop us a line with an update when you can. Xo

  • @mikeb2097
    @mikeb2097 2 года назад

    I was watching your video and my wife, and I are thinking when we retire, we want to full time RV. I am a Field Service Engineer who used to be an Industrial Maintenace person for many years before my current role. My wife is an EVP for a bank who specialty is commercial and residential mortgages. As I was listening to your video, I was thinking why are we waiting? We are both getting tired of "corporate politics" and you make me feel better about taking the jump.
    Love you guys' video and would love to meet you all some day.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Hi Mike! Paul is a retired Field Service Engineer from Hyundai so you two would have lots to talk about for sure! Our only regrets is we both wish we started RV life sooner. We are looking forward to seeing you out here! Happy planning!

  • @lisamcgrath3132
    @lisamcgrath3132 2 года назад

    Hi Liz & Paul, thanks for sharing this great idea!!!!🤗

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Hi Lisa! Thanks for checking in. I hope the rain has stopped and you are enjoying some sunshine.

  • @missionswithluna
    @missionswithluna 2 года назад

    Good idea on the oil drain pan, haven’t thought of that before. Plus the larger hose is a good idea.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you, glad to have you with us!

  • @holmesfamily2058
    @holmesfamily2058 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing.. You have some good ideas

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you, Steven, glad to have you with us.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you, Steven, glad to have you with us.

  • @dondartt684
    @dondartt684 2 года назад

    I have a spare water pump and use this to pump water. Also use a water filter while filling.
    If the campground has a restrooms, then we use it as much as possible. Dishwater is put in a tub and throw it out like any tent camper do.
    This works for a week maybe two then it’s off to the dump station.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Us, too, depending on if we are camped backed up to trees. Wishing you much happy camping this season Don, and thanks for being with us!

  • @billdursa4976
    @billdursa4976 2 года назад

    Good video. Also saw the 'head bumpers" on the high slide-out.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Good eye! Yes, those are much needed! Thanks Bill!

  • @andrewk1916
    @andrewk1916 2 года назад

    Thanks for making this and providing ideas on how to make the camper better! I like the water bladder but I would figure out a way to use a rv water pump instead of the drill pump. The drill pumps typically state not for potable water- probably due to something inside the pump coming into contact with the water. I like that the drill pumps are a lot less expensive but the risk is too great for me. I use a Recpro 12v pump and if the RVs goes out, I have a spare on hand. But your highlight on the macerator needing 20amp is good since I’ve never heard that mentioned before and we’ve been considering it! And thanks for showcasing the accumulator and how you did it- I’m doing mine now and your tips are well appreciated! Cheers!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Your comment! When Paul bought the water bladder, the same seller sold the drill pump. He just assumed it would be for potable water. Your comment made us check. Sure enough, it is not recommended for drinking water. We deleted the link to the pump. We can’t thank you enough for letting us know. We added a note in the description about this. Thanks again.

    • @andrewk1916
      @andrewk1916 2 года назад

      @@LizAmazing You guys do great work for the RVing community both by simply making content (not that I do it, but it doesn't look easy!) and putting your thoughts and ideas out there for people to look at, critique, appreciate and expand upon in order to make it better (again not an easy task!), so the thanks really goes to the both of you! Thank You! Cheers!

  • @Liimpy
    @Liimpy 2 года назад

    Alot of people dont understand the difference an accumulator tank makes, huge improvement

  • @JimVeNard
    @JimVeNard 2 года назад +12

    Being a grand design owner, you can forgo the drill.
    1. Place your wet bay in "sanitize"
    2. Hook your hose direct from the RV connection and the other end on the bladder.
    3. Turn on your water pump and it will suck the water into your water tank

    • @mcclungfarm7965
      @mcclungfarm7965 2 года назад +2

      I was just about to say the same thing. I dry camp for 3 months a year. I have a 400 gallon tank I just hook up and the Solitudes pump pull the water over. I'll pass on that drill pump as well!!

    • @elmer665544
      @elmer665544 2 года назад +2

      Same comment here. I am a GD Reflection owner and use the "sanitize" setting to pump water from 6-gallon water jugs all the time while boondocking.

    • @markperot5021
      @markperot5021 2 года назад

      Not sure about all models of pumps. The 98’ class A I have has a (

  • @brucemontgomery8136
    @brucemontgomery8136 2 года назад

    ty and ty for your service paul( i noticed the hat🇺🇸)

  • @petercriscuolo8383
    @petercriscuolo8383 2 года назад

    Not sure if you ever considered it but I did the modification JD from BTBRV did. I installed gate valves on the end of the sewer lines. You can get ones that just twist on like your sewer hose or you can go with the permanent version JD used and I used as well. No more buckets or containers under the sewer port as long as the valve is shut before you take the cap off.

    • @tracynovak7433
      @tracynovak7433 2 года назад

      Yes, I consider this one of the best improvements on our rv. We used to have residual fluid at the dump valve even after dumping, particularly after traveling. Now I can simply close the valve and hook up the sewer hose than open to dump. Great mod!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      We've heard good things about those gate valves, thanks for the nudge. We do need to get around to ordering one. Thanks again!

  • @melissasmess2773
    @melissasmess2773 2 года назад +1

    My macerator pump is identical, I put it away and the bearings rusted up solid, very disappointed, another thing to rebuild. I bought a water storage tank that has a spigot at the bottom and got a Harbor Freight 120VAC water transfer pump to run off my small generator. Their 12VDC pump didn’t seem very good according to the reviews. The collapsible bag looks better and more aerodynamic. Great minds think alike. Thanks for your great information as always!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks Melissa. I was looking at that HF Pump and thinking it might be a good way to go. Sorry to hear about the macerator pump... something to look forward to, but not in a good way.
      And Yes, Great minds think alike 😉
      P.

  • @SharaBinghamMills
    @SharaBinghamMills 2 года назад

    Very cool. Thanks Paul and Liz.

  • @ROHDESONTHEROAD
    @ROHDESONTHEROAD 2 года назад

    My setup works pretty awesome. This is very cool. Might have a change in plans.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thank you much! Wishing you a lot of happy camping this year!

  • @coreymerritt7742
    @coreymerritt7742 2 года назад

    Great video you guys on boon-docking I purchased that extra valve that goes on the discharge pipe so I can open both valves so you don’t get any surprises lol I do my black always 1st then I use my gray to help clean the black tank and then sani rinse

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      We've heard good things about those gate valves. We need to get one. Thanks for the nudge, Corey!

    • @coreymerritt7742
      @coreymerritt7742 2 года назад

      @@LizAmazing no problem they work well

  • @carlwellman3623
    @carlwellman3623 2 года назад

    Great video! Never thought about the water bladder idea. You may have had this suggestion already, we use water quick disconnects on all our water hoses both blue and black, makes connecting everything so much easier and quicker with disconnects on our Nautilus as well, just a thought, enjoy your travels, be safe!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yes! I had them on all my fittings when Paul moved in. I find them much easier. Thank you, and glad to have you with us!

  • @jeannealex2560
    @jeannealex2560 2 года назад

    Hi guys...you can put your blue boy or whatever you have on to a hand truck and pull it anywhere behind you truck...we have the same setup...we boondock when we can....thanks...stay safe..J&A

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's one way to do it, thanks J&A!

  • @ipawdmaster
    @ipawdmaster 2 года назад

    I really like that maserator pump where I live now I have no sewer hookup I have to dump all my grey and black water into my tote and tow it with a atv but sometimes when dumping my black towards the end there is a bit of waste in the hose that doesn't want to come out I might look into setting one of those bad boys up

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's awesome. That would really help make things easier. Yay!

  • @davet5260
    @davet5260 2 года назад

    Great information!!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/czfy2uFHZXQ/видео.html

  • @XPLORCAMPER
    @XPLORCAMPER 2 года назад

    Great information. Thanks for sharing.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching, Wayne! Wishing you much happy camping this season.

  • @ninastump7616
    @ninastump7616 2 года назад

    very smart ideas. thanks will come in handle for a lot of RV'er.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you much, Nina! Glad to have you with us!

  • @brianbelliveau5551
    @brianbelliveau5551 2 года назад

    Good idea 👍 Paul came up with a fix nice job buddy

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yes, he's the best! Thanks Brian!

  • @gorantuveback3442
    @gorantuveback3442 2 года назад

    Cana, VA!!!! (here we are a-guessin' while all of y'all are sleepin'....'cuz you're a-guessin' while WE sleep over here! And yeah, that's my/Susan's southern accent comin' through the keyboard) This one was much harder and took us about a half-hour to crack. I wasn't familiar with Cana but my paternal relatives are all from around Hurt-Gretna-Chatham-Danville which isn't too far away. Dad born in Lynchburg and buried in Altavista. Anyway, thanks for the challenge and another great video, as always! /Susan & Göran, A-Team: European Division 😉

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Y'all got it! Well done! That was a tough one indeed. That's awesome that you have family in the area. We went through Chatham, I'm pretty sure. Y'all come back now and play agin next week, ya hear? (that's MY southern accent!) We love you and thanks for heading up the A-Team in Europe!

  • @phylliswark4968
    @phylliswark4968 2 года назад

    great topics. Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidmerfert5765
    @davidmerfert5765 2 года назад

    Harbor freight sells a pump that uses drill battery or plugs in, great pump for this!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      And Paul loves Harbor Freight!

  • @PeeWeeHenson
    @PeeWeeHenson 2 года назад

    MAN, YOU CARRY A LOT OF GEAR.

  • @joeyrodriguez3693
    @joeyrodriguez3693 2 года назад

    i appreciate your goose neck hitch system. Any pros and cons you have on it and would like to discuss?

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      We love it! Here’s a video we did about our hitch. And thanks for asking!
      Rv Life: Andersen Ultimate Hitch 3220 lets you hitch up by yourself
      ruclips.net/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/видео.html

  • @pattyk8594
    @pattyk8594 2 года назад +1

    Your videos are so informative - thank you! :o)

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you Patty! We love you!

  • @rcarey3965
    @rcarey3965 Год назад

    Hi - hey you didn’t leave a link to the adapter or larger hose used with the macerator. Can you provide any specs for those? Rob

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  Год назад

      All the info is in the description, here it is for your convenience, thanks Rob!
      Macerator: amzn.to/3qLiqoP
      Big hose: amzn.to/3963Sug
      Adapter for big hose: amzn.to/2NsKhvV
      28-gallon RV tote: amzn.to/3qC0flq
      For more details on installation, go here: ruclips.net/video/mAb7sHd09PM/видео.html

  • @booniebuster4193
    @booniebuster4193 2 года назад +1

    This water container reminds me of when I had my 22 foot Invader travel trailer back in the 1980s. It was not a fifth-wheel, so I had lots of room in the bed of the truck. I carried a 50 gallon plastic water drum in the bed. I transferred water with a small 12 volt pump that I had permanently installed in a compartment near the tongue. It was always connected to my main water tank I traveled with the drum full of water. I had plenty of horsepower with my Ford F-250 camper special truck to carry the extra weight. I had to transfer water once while Boondocking in Death Valley and once in the Panamint Valley. You might want to consider installing a 12 volt pump in your trailer instead of using that battery operated hand drill. It could be permanently installed and connected to your water tank. It would sure save some work. I lost that tank many years ago. But I think that water bladder you have is well worth considering.
    Oh, and Paul. I see that you are also a Vietnam vet. Welcome Home from Sgt Jordan U.S. Army Vietnam 1966-1967 Pleiku.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you. Paul says Welcome Home brother. Paul's drill is old so he's hoping for a new one! So yes a dedicated 12 v pump might be the answer one day!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Sgt Jordan, and welcome home to you. Cam Rahn Bay 69-70.
      Also, thanks for the suggestion on the 12v pump, I've been considering doing that.
      Lastly, I vividly remember the first time I went to Death Valley. I had driven out from my home in Orange, CA and when I arrived at the Furnace Creek Ranch I was wholy unprepared for the 95 degrees temp when I opened the car door. Of course it was even worse when I woke up at 6:00 AM to go for a run, and I still remember the 127 degrees at Badwater 🥵
      P.

    • @booniebuster4193
      @booniebuster4193 2 года назад

      @@LizAmazing By the way, I was thinking of you as I went past Chowchilla yesterday! LOL

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      @@booniebuster4193 Oh my goodness! LOL!

  • @jr.6199
    @jr.6199 2 года назад

    Two other important tips are A) add Water Miser fittings on your faucets and B) if your grey and black exits through one outlet port, put a closure cap /adapter to seal the port and open both tank valves to expand capacity of the grey. The tanks will equalize. Use campground toilets for #2 when possible.

  • @brookhemping
    @brookhemping 2 года назад

    Such great information. Thank you!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks Brook, wishing you much happy camping this year!

  • @FINELINEVAN
    @FINELINEVAN 2 года назад

    I actually added a 2nd water pump in my RV that I can pump the water from the 400 lbs tank from my pickup bed into my RVs water tank with a hose. Makes the transfer a easier process.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That sounds like a good set up Ed. Paul replaced the drill pump with a second pump that he now keeps with the bladder.

    • @FINELINEVAN
      @FINELINEVAN 2 года назад

      @@LizAmazing I know you can burn a drill out on one of those pumps I tried your method and drill crapped out plus the wait time to pump it long and tedious
      I put Rv water pump in Motorhome to a fused switch and the outlet hose to the freshwater tank by adding new stem into tank to attach hose ready to screw hose from bladder tank
      Outside Rv in water fill area I have a hose to input of pump connection ready to except a hose from the 50 gal bladder. Will empty 50 gal in 10 min and ya don’t have to babysit it while it’s draining and loading to Rv water tank

  • @lindanadaud9698
    @lindanadaud9698 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you so much.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you much, Linda, glad to have you with us!

  • @jefftegenkamp8939
    @jefftegenkamp8939 2 года назад

    Thanks for all the awesome info! Just curious do you have or have you tried an Oxygenics shower head? From my understanding the increase the velocity and flow of the water. Thanks again.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      I have not used that showerhead but have something similar. It's an ecocamel. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/czfy2uFHZXQ/видео.html

  • @markbajek2541
    @markbajek2541 2 года назад

    I suppose you could wash dishes with a spray/misting bottle to get them wet/soak/wash/rinse. Also there's a brand called altered that makes a misting aerator for sinks $$ that you don't need high volume use like the bathroom Tooth brushes/hands rather than running a stream of water.

  • @vincebotkin1960
    @vincebotkin1960 2 года назад

    Paul, If I read it correctly, the accumulator pressure is supposed to be set 3 PSI under the cut in pressure. Mine the cut in pressure is 25 PSI, so I set the accumulator at 22 PSI.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yes, you got it right. Thanks Vince!

  • @gritsngranola
    @gritsngranola 2 года назад

    Lovin' the GI Joe bladder. 😂😂
    BTW I need to find me a soldier to go camping with! 😏🤗

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      yes! It sure helps having someone handy!!! Thanks for watching and commeting. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/aothX9LLJqE/видео.html

  • @CozyLivingMachine
    @CozyLivingMachine 2 года назад

    I have been considering something like this for quite some time as to how we may go about extending our water capacity in our class C with something like this. That weight adds up quickly, however! A cargo trailer or the like would be a good solution, though not ideal for us currently. Thanks for sharing!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching. Yes, something to think about for the future for sure. Happy travels!

    • @jr.6199
      @jr.6199 2 года назад +1

      Add a 2nd water tank under your dinette or sofa seats in a class C, you then plumb a line to the main tank line near the pump. Tanks are sold at marine stores. Important to keep the water weight between the axles if possible. You will overload your rear axle when the fuel and back tanks are full.

  • @ellen6229
    @ellen6229 2 года назад

    Thank You, Always Great Information 😊

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you, Ellen, we love you!

  • @paulabes4220
    @paulabes4220 2 года назад

    Great ideas you could get a 12 volt pump and get a plug for your trailer harness and just plug it in and get your power from there. Just an idea the drill looks like a problem/ hassle...

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thanks Paul! That might work. On the other hand, he wants a new drill!

  • @kevingerlach3548
    @kevingerlach3548 2 года назад

    Something to note for any accumulator or "pressure tank" is basically all it is. Is you want the pressure in the tank to be 2psi UNDER cut-in pressure of the pump, so if the pump cuts in at 40psi you want tank pressure to be 38psi.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Yes, that's a good target, thank you.

  • @edrumsas5420
    @edrumsas5420 2 года назад

    Very cool. Great info. Winter haven FL?

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Nope. We have a winner already: Cana VA. Thanks for playing and best of luck next time!

  • @2tmacisback
    @2tmacisback 2 года назад

    Looks like you are using an Anderson or similar to tow with.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      It is! We love it! More here: Rv Life: Andersen Ultimate Hitch 3220 lets you hitch up by yourself
      ruclips.net/video/LB5Z8IPXtug/видео.html

  • @bradharber5750
    @bradharber5750 2 года назад

    Do you use the tote for both gray and black tanks? Also, a 12 volt pump for transferring the fresh water to your RV could work well.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we do use it for both. Black first, then gray to rinse. Thank you!

  • @timshull59
    @timshull59 2 года назад

    The thing I notice the most is how fast the gray tank fills up when you don't have sewer.And my lady loves to turn the faucet and let it run!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Oh no! I had to learn to turn off the water when brushing my teeth. I am definitely a lot more water conscious after 3.5 years on the road! Give her time, she'll get the hang of it. One tip: wipe dirty dishes with a paper towel before washing. Best of luck!

  • @dennysisk1100
    @dennysisk1100 2 года назад

    That's actually a pretty cool way to get some water in your camper. I can see how that would be good to Have a way to empty your Holding tank For sure

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      It is! Glad you think so, too. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @jameskim62
    @jameskim62 2 года назад

    VERY NICE TIPS !!!!!!!

  • @peterkay6315
    @peterkay6315 2 года назад

    I set up my winterizing system to pump water from 5 gallon water bottle to my fresh water holding tank.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's great. Paul was worried about burning up the RV pump. Glad it's working for you though. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/x05KgjpHFAQ/видео.html

  • @duramaxklem1491
    @duramaxklem1491 2 года назад

    With my wake boat I can fill my ballast bags in a matter of minutes. Invest in wake ballast.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Ooh, something we'll have to research. Thank you!

  • @guadalupelanderos4679
    @guadalupelanderos4679 2 года назад

    how do you cover your Predator 3500 invertor when you travel?

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      We don't. That's why it looks the way it does!

  • @cliffwendy3765
    @cliffwendy3765 2 года назад

    Very proud of you for not being a germaphobe scared of germs etc... HaZaaah! ✋👏

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад +1

      Well SOMEONE has to be that way, lol! Thanks!!!

  • @whatdoyouthinktodd
    @whatdoyouthinktodd 2 года назад

    Well you guys really need to watch Love your RV Ray has it going on that man can live anywhere him and his wife full time and a fifth wheel and they've been doing it for like over 10 years.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's great. We're only 3.5 years in. Thanks for the tip and see you in our brand new video right here: ruclips.net/video/x05KgjpHFAQ/видео.html

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 2 года назад

    Good information

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you! I (Liz) learned something. :)

  • @judynickolaus4255
    @judynickolaus4255 2 года назад

    Just curious, don’t you have a siphon setting on your water set up? That is what we use to pump out the bladder.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      We do. But Paul says it's much slower. Plus he's concerned about burning out the pump. He'd rather replace a drill than a pump. And the drill powered pump is cheap, just $14, We highly recommend it. Thanks for your comment.

  • @waynecarlson7498
    @waynecarlson7498 2 года назад

    See you have a Solitude. I assume you have the Nautilus P1 system the Reflection has. Check out "Sanitize" setting. It will pump water from any container, including a spring or stream, to your main tank. Just pumped 30 gallons from a ice chest that way. (The Ice chest was sanitized). I pump the water though a filter. The drill pump is not needed. Easier and quieter.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Yay, Wayne. Paul was worried about having to replace the on-board pump so he went this route. Since then he bought a second pump like the one on the Solitude and he now uses that. Thanks for your comment.

  • @donwesterlin5754
    @donwesterlin5754 2 года назад

    We just purchased two w bikes and want to secure them to the frame of the camper at night. What ebike lock, brand, and model number do you recommend! Special thanks for responding!

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Congrats on your ebike! The chain lock we bought that can’t be cut: amzn.to/34nUlut

  • @williamday1090
    @williamday1090 2 года назад

    Welcome Home.

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Thank you. Welcome Home to you brother.

  • @occasionalrv
    @occasionalrv 2 года назад

    Is the water bladder mold proof. If not how does one prevent mold buildup?

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      Great question, sorry about the spam and for the delayed response. If you put it away wet, you may need to sanitize it before the next use. We'll use a little bit of bleach when it's time. Thanks again for your comment. See you in our latest video right here: ruclips.net/video/y2X9f4M3IfU/видео.html

  • @wingsfan233
    @wingsfan233 2 года назад

    You can use your RVs on board pump in siphon mode to pull the fresh water into the tank ✔️

    • @LizAmazing
      @LizAmazing  2 года назад

      That's a good suggestion, thank you. We may give it a try!