STOP Recklessly Spending on Items YOU DON'T NEED for RV Living!
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- There are so many people saying "buy this" before RV living. Today we are bringing up some shocking arguments about how much of this information is wrong.
RV living is an exciting adventure to embark on, but you will quickly realize how expensive these additional perks can add up. We aren't scared to go against the grain in this video and shatter the "normal" of what RV living looks like.
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This is a video where we go against the grain of many opinions about RV living. We are discussing some “touchy topics” about items that you don’t need right away when getting into RV living. We have come to these conclusions after 4 years of full time RV living and they are solely our personal opinions.
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The beginning of the video made me literally laugh out loud. Renee pulling out the plug and then dexter out of the box 🤣🤣
Us too! And more Dexter in the future please!
Lol when I watched it 1000 times while editing I started to be like 'omg what am I doing with that plug' 😂
Dexter loves making an appearance every so often!
This was me when we first got our fifth wheel. Watching the you tube way too much, lol
The intro on this one is hilarious ... your theatrics coupled with your real talk is refreshing ..
😂 Thank you Brad!! We tried to keep it light on this one, it was a lot of fun to film! It's refreshing to hear so much positivity in the comments, we thank you Brad! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
For $10 the splitter is a useful luxury. I use it to relieve pressure off the connected line, so I don't get sprayed disconnecting the hose. Its also good for a quick outside hand or shoe wash. Reason you see them at some campgrounds, is because someone before you forgot to take it with them.
We don't full time, but have started doing 2 week trips. Bought a $300 Giant (brand) washer and a foldable clothes tree. 1st time in 30 years of camping. Momentum had washer hook ups so installation was easy. Unit only weights 50 lbs. Cotton takes a while to air dry, but sports clothes air dry in hours.
Vent covers make good gifts for birthdays, Christmas etc. Not a must have, but they will prevent a monsoon in the camper that time you forget to close a vent and it storms.
These are really great points Timothy 😊👍🏼 Those washer and dryers seem like a sweet addition into an RV!
We hope to hear from you again soon, stay safe!
For us the washer and dryer combo is a necessity, we were two years into full time rv living without one, and are now upgrading to a rig that has a washer dryer combo. We are both in Healthcare so we have 2 wardrobes, one for street clothes and then we have our scrubs, since were limited on space we only have enough scrubs for a week of work and due to the job you can't wear them multiple times without washing, so we do laundry every week. The cost of laundry mats added up as well as the time you had to spend sitting in the laundry mat, and we were constantly going to the bank or stores to get change, during covid the coin shortage made it really difficult, and several times we had our clothes stolen from the laundrymat when we just stepped outside for a few minutes, we also had a dryer incident at a laundry mat that melted all our fuzzy sweatpants, we spent so much money replacing all the clothes we lost. So thats something to consider. Love your channel and great tips!
Ugh no!! These are things we always think about when it comes to laundry! But you did it right, tried it out without having a washer dryer and realized it wasn't working out. Hopefully more people do that and give it a chance instead of buying a million things!! We someday may still get one but at least we tried to make it last as long as possible 😃Yes the 2 sets of wardrobes for us is a pain too! Thanks for the comment and feedback! ~Renee & Kyle
thanks for sharing. also a medical couple about to start this journey and washer/dryers have been on our do we need list.
Wish we'd found you guys, and especially this video, before we wasted so much money! We fell for the backup (and side) camera(s), water splitter, and hubby is eyeing vent covers right now! You're so right about these items. The cameras were our most expensive purchase, and we only used them several times in the beginning. Their purchase stemmed mostly from hubby's newbie fears of what other drivers were doing. Are they too close to our rig? Are we clearing that stop sign? Now, we don't even bother syncing the Furrion cameras.
As for the generator, we're "yes and no". We never boondock. HOWEVER, just this past 4th of July, when even the asphalt was melting here in Georgia, the brand new campground we were staying in lost power around 4pm on the 4th! We were getting ready to go see the Elvis impersonator perform at the clubhouse. I was drying my hair, hubby was watching formula 1 racing, and suddenly everything went still and dark. Hubby decides my hairdryer was to blame, and he's right in the middle of his "20 amps, 20 amps, 12 amps, and 12 amps do NOT equal 50 amps" lecture when campground maintenance knocks on our door.
Our entire section of the campground lost power. (I couldn't help but chuckle; it wasn't my fault after all professor.) We left to go out to eat, but ridge was still hot and dark on our return. It took the electric company 6 hours to restore power! Our ice cream and popsicles were melted all over the freezer, and we had to throw out sandwich meat and mayonnaise. I have to say a generator would have been a blessing. Elvis impersonator put on a really good show. (We found out later he was also the pool contractor who put in the pools at this campground!)
Outside cooler is a necessity for us. It keeps grandkids from breezing in and out of air-conditioning to get a drink, plus all the flies that find their way into the RV are just one more problem. Just our 2 cents.
You make such great points, thanks for sharing!
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We're watching your June 16th, 2022 video where you mentioned Taolna Ridge RV Resort. That's where we were on July 4th!! We couldn't believe it! We love Talona Ridge!
Losing power was part of the growing pains for such a new campground. Fortunately it was only along our street on Falcon Ridge, and the Talona Ridge staff were so great. Not only did the campground offer to move everyone to a different lot, they gave all the campers who lost power 2 free nights on their next visit!
Talona Ridge and every staff member are genuinely friendly and accommodating. We loved the Mimosa cart coming around every morning and the Margarita cart coming around every afternoon! They had food trucks and live entertainment every evening!
Our golf cart won first prize in the 4th of July golf cart parade, and we got 25% off a future stay! The owners have a grand vision for Talona Ridge as we feel blessed to have it only 30 miles from our home.
This may have been better titled "things you don't need if you never boondock". The generator is a must if you don't have sufficient solar/batteries and the greywater tote saves you from breaking down the entire camp to drain both the grey and the black. Remember, you get to stay for 14-15 days on most BLM land. Super helpful if you have the room for it. Great video, thanks!
I am so glad it is a SLOW Friday, as I am binge watching you crazies.
Bruce we love slow Fridays!! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying our crazy personas 🤣👍🏼
We just bought our first travel trailer and this video made us laugh because this is us. We've had so many Amazon deliveries in the past week it's embarrassing. Thanks, Hanks, for making it all ok.
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We use a water splitter when we are parked for a while. We can attach the black tank flush hose without removing our drinking water hose. We bought a smaller fully automatic washing machine from Amazon and we love it. Bought an accordion style clothes line from Camping world and attach it to the ladder, works great. Great videos!
Hey Lynne! It's so great to meet you 🙂👋🏼We love hearing that this set up is working for you, maybe we should also look into this! Do you just keep a mental note of which side the black tank flush goes on for future reference? What kind of RV are ya'll traveling in?
@@HappilyEverHanks thank you. black tank flush is my husbands department lol so im not sure. We just purchased a 3230 Montana on the weekend, we had been travelling in a tt, Salem Hemisphere 282rk. Anxious to try it out! Have a great day.
No way!! Congrats on the new rig you guys! Heard some great things about the Montana rigs 🙂 Cheers to you guys, hope ya'll enjoy your weekend as well 👋🏼 - Kyle and Renee
To comment on the washer/dryer subject. I don't have the option to add them to my rig, but, I did purchase a small hand crank washing device (I think it was around $60) and a dryer rack. I'm not out on the road yet, so I have not used them. My plan is to primarily be boondocking, so felt it will be needed so that if I needed a quick wash I will have it.
That's a perfect set up it sounds like. It's nice not having to break the bank and still have the amenities that you need. Especially boondocking, you are totally right in the fact that you need something to keep your clothes clean out there :) It's great catching up with you, thank you for the awesome comment! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
Both of you are creative geniuses. Not a videographer but do a lot of photography while on the road and know how much work goes into getting the final “cut”. TrueType enjoy & appreciate all your creative work.
WOW! We really appreciate your wonderful support 😊 🙌🏼 This means a lot to us! Yes, lots of work as you know. That's amazing that you are a photographer. We could learn so much from you I am sure. Photography in itself can be such a science with ISO, Aperture, etc. Hopefully we can meet up one day!
Keep these great comments coming on other videos Herb, it's so nice hearing from you and knowing your feedback! - Kyle and Renee
“Backup camera” helps while driving. I used mine in junction with my side mirrors all the while towing my camper.
Hey John! That's an awesome point, I bet the backup camera helps a lot when you are on the road. Great point on that one 🙂
What kind of camper do you have?
We pull a 2020 Forest River Salem 27RKS
Awesome! We have a friend who has a Forest River, they are nice!
Maybe we will see ya on the road one day 😃🙌🏼
We only recently found your channel and love seeing all your antics. Have fun and ya never know !
Thank you John! Your comments help support our channel so greatly! We appreciate you 🙂 stay safe!
I realize this is an old video, but....First of all, Doug & I just LOVE you guys and your videos! Secondly, I never thought about the weight issue of the washer and dryer. We have been stable (sitting in one place until we retire) for going on 8 years now. We only have about 2 left before hitting the road. One thing I will say to those who can't live without a washer/dryer. I do not like my all in one. I really wish we had gone for the more space taking, stackable washer and dryer. The all in one was 1,500 and takes hours even for a very small load depending on what you're washing. ie: towels or jeans vs. T-shirts and undergarments. 🤷♀️
Thank you Holly!! We are so glad you both enjoy! Yes, we have had similar experiences using an all-in-one (our friends) and were not overly impressed. Hopefully one day we can also have a washer dryer unit in our RV :) #GOALS
Talk to you both again soon!!
😂 sitting down with a cold Coors.. ultimate dad move
Great topic. I think it boils down to absolutely must have and the much, much larger "to be determined by experience".
That second category will sort itself after a few trips. In it there are things that will make the experience nicer, but you can not reliably tell which those are without the experience of your exact camper, family, and camping style.
In the buy right now category are (1) a safe hitch, (2) a TPMS, (3) decent electrical protection, (4) water pressure regulation. These items are insurance you really need and do not want to learn the hard way (huge expense and/or safety risk).
Our camper is relatively small (23' Winnebago Micro Minnie) and I thought I would need a backup camera, particularly with no experience ever doing it and no experience even driving a truck (F150). I held off and found I don't need it. In fact, it would probably be a distraction for me. My spotter is far superior to a tiny screen and I can see her in the mirrors where I am looking anyway.
I got a water splitter after some experience. I couple it with a 3' steel-wrapped hose and spray nozzle. It is inexpensive, has full pressure, and handy during camping (dog paws, shoes, etc) and hosing-off other hoses, electrical cord, leveling blocks, etc. at tear-down.
On the gray water tote topic -- we just got one but haven't used it yet. We generally camp for 2-4 nights and have smallish holding tanks (25 gal ea). We can live within that, but the tote will allow more showers so it is a nicety.
Great, love how you make all of these items work for you! So true, people need the must need/safety items and then the rest can be determined based on how they camp. Thanks for the comment and sharing your insight! Hope to hear from you again in the future 😃~Renee & Kyle
Love the beginning , Awesome acting skills. Hollywood is calling.
Hollywood! LOL Thanks so much, I know you mean for Dexter 😺~Renee & Kyle
Just bought our 1 ton big ass truck. We are getting ready to purchase our first RV and hitting the road. You both are an inspiration that made us leap. It’s my dream. Thank you Hanks
Agree about the tote, we bought one and have never needed it, lol. I do how ever disagree about the vent covers. We leave our vents open all the time rain or shine for fresh air.
I didn’t even have a loose water or sewer hose when I made my first cross country trip. (My water hose is permanent attached with a reel and the septic hose busted on pack up day. I knew I was only boondocking for 4days and could wait to buy a sewer hose. I did live in my rig for a few months before taking her cross the US, so most items I had weeded out/in already. But YES there are stores EVERYWHERE that if you have an oops, you can buy if you need. Great vid!!
That's a nice setup!
The first thing we recommended to anyone who travels where you may have hail is vent covers.
Our sons vents that were not covered were destroyed in a hail storm in South Dakota.
We were able to tape it up until they got back home in WI.
Other campers had their vents, ACs, skylights destroyed.
We have a Class A with 5 kids. So we definitely use our generator while we’re driving so we can run our house a/c otherwise our kids will fry. But totally agree about not NEEDING most things before you hit the road.
Good to know!
water splitter, poop wagon (gray or black tank portable), generator, are definitely needs for us. We're in a 38 ft class A, and poop-wagon fits in our basement. Hooks right to our mini cooper to take to the dump station. Great for longer, (1 week or more) at SP's or COE's that dont have sewer. Generator - not just for boon docking... We've stayed in FHU RV parks that loose their power, usually during very hot and humid times or storms. Our SWEATING neighbors have looked at us in envy when we are nice and cool, and our residential frige is running just fine. There's just certain things for us, that we won't give up. We are FT for the last 3 years. But to each his own.... And that's why Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors. Love watching you guys, safe and happy trails to you!
Great video, I would comment that vent covers are actually intended to extend the life of the cheap plastic vent covers. These covers become brittle over time and break, causing leaks, etc. Vent covers really help with that.
Hey Glenn! That's actually a great point, those water leaks can do a lot of damage. We appreciate the honest feedback and insight. Great to meet you, we hope we can hear from you again soon! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
And it also allows you to travel with the vent open. My GeoPro came with one, so I don't know if I would have bought it otherwise, but it's not useless.
"Vent covers" are used to protect your cover from Hail...
Yes hail and other elements as mentioned 🙂it’s great meeting you, we hope we can hear from you again soon! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
I enjoy your videos, when I retire my wife and I want to travel with our horses. I am looking at doing a lot of boondocking and I think a generator will come in handy and also looking at adding solar to charge the batteries and the generator when needing the microwave or airconditioning. If you are staying at parks where you have electricity and sewer dump you should be fine without a generator.
Yes, there are so many places with electric hookup but having a generator isn't bad a bad idea!
You to have such useful advice and you are so humorous in your delivery! It’s a great way to wind down the day before heading off to bed!
I think you two are my favorite full timers! Thanks for the laughs and info!
Thank you so much Rynn!! We hope that you and your fur babies are doing well 😊🙌🏼Thank you for taking the time to comment, keep them coming! We love hearing from you!!
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You rock 😊🤘🏼 Thank you guys so much!!
The intro was absolutely entertaining!! Great tips to consider, thanks!
Haha!!! We are so glad you enjoyed, we definitely enjoyed filming this one 😁🙌🏼 such a fun time!!!
A lot quicker to do laundry at a laundry mat. 1.5 hours max + All your laundry = More fun time. VS doing laundry all day + water consumption + Added Grey water + Added weight + fuel consumption to haul it around + RV rocking on spin cycle = A all day PIA chore. YOU CHOOSE!
Hey you said it perfectly! Everyone said they have to do a load every single day to keep up with it! Thanks for sharing! 😃 ~Renee & Kyle
Your opening was hilarious! I love how you use humor in all your videos.
Thank you Rick! We try to keep it light and funny 😄 We are so thankful for your support! Talk again soon, best to you!
Except the backup cameras help while changing lanes moving down the road on when to pull over in front of moving car…not just when backing up, it working when going down the highway is great - backing up and moving over in traffic by the camera is great when you don’t have a significant other persons or partner to help out, or single traveler.
I would like to one day speak to you guys about how you do the travel nursing, how you get licenses in all the states, more friendly states/ hospitals. Started 10 years as surgical tech, and 35 years as surgical nurse (with the last 25;years as Perioperative nurse educator. Maybe one day could sit and talk about “travelers” good, bad, best suggestions to get into. Know a lot of managers tended to not give the easiest assignments to travelers, and strategies, to avoid those types assignments.
Love your videos! Please keep them up. Charlie
You are very wise. We RV'd for many years before getting any of those items. We had more fun and left at the drop of a hat for parts unknown. Now we pack for days getting all of our stuff ready.
Thank you Dawna! Sounds like you did it right 👌🏼 it’s amazing how much all the extras can add up quickly! We hope we can hear from you again Dawna, cheers! - Kyle and Renee
I must say our backup camera has been the best thing we bought. We are able to use it going down the road and it has really helped see what's behind us when changing lanes. We have a travel trailer but not the big extended mirrors on our truck so the camera has been a huge help. Won't go without one. Just sayin it works for us.😊
I have one of the blue buggy’s I call Bobs beer buggy I I have it out with a sign 🪧 on it (for rent 1beer ). LOL I got it at a auction for $5.00
LOL that is so awesome!! I would totally be all over that 😄
We just love your videos. Great video. My husband loved the beginning he said that's you and me. He lived Renee's faces and enthusiasm with the packages
I've got some of it, like a generator, it came with the rig, but mostly I agree with you. You need a water hose, a couple of lengths of sewer hose, maybe a sewer hose caterpillar and a black tank rinse hose. Other than that, buy stuff as you need it. If you are going to get a generator, get a quiet one. I got a Wen 3800 watt inverter generator for about $600. Please don't get on of those noisy open frame contractor generators. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
So true! We did break down on the generator in year 2 of being part timers, but that was for a portable unit, and it was because we were doing full weeks in dry NP campgrounds. Fast forward now to full time in a small Class A, with an onboard generator, and we almost never use it! I got so used to pour-over or cafetière coffee, outdoor cooking, etc, that I cannot imagine firing up the generator unless we truly need it.
Wow, you are one of the few that say that about a generator 😆. Sometimes I think we should still get one but it would just be extra weight and more for people to steal. May I ask how your batteries do in the class A without running the generator while boondocking? Thanks for watching! ~Renee & Kyle
You are absolutely right about what you need to get started. However Hanks, happy wife happy life, seperate washer and dryer is a must for us and saves a lot of time. As for the generator not a must, But if you reserve way ahead like us and know you will dry camp, nice to hit the remote start in the morning and fire up the Keurig. Also air conditioning, charging batteries, TV Etc. but again not necessary.
I feel like chaining myself to your back bumper and get dragged from state to state just so I can hang out with you guys once in a while 🤪 I have to say you guys are so freaking funny and I’m loving this channel more and more every day. Keep up the great work with the comedy channel…I mean RV channel 😂 Thanks for sharing, good luck, and stay safe. Hoping to meet you guys this summer as I start my RV full time living life, but I promise to ask for an invite 😬
Thank you so much for your kindness and support!! How awesome you are joining the full time RV life!! We look forward to seeing ya out here 😃
I’m a solo camper and have a backup camera (came with it), but I only use it when I’m straight so I know how far to back up. Backing itself, mirrors and over the shoulder (TT). I also love having the portable tank. Being a newbie, I hate unhooking to go to a dump site. I can do N entire day with 2 showers (if needed) to fill the tanks up 2/3. Every morning I can empty the gray into the bin, hook it onto the hitch, and go dump. 15 minutes tops. It is nice of you like to take longer showers.
Also a medic here. Shower before and (especially during the height of COVID), shower at night.
All great information! Thanks for sharing =)
A hose splitter can not only be used for multiple hoses but also releasing the pressure in your hose and not making a mess when you just have one connected. I have a 4way I have 1 hooked up for freshwater then since I have 2 black flush I hook both up at the same time. Leaving I empty. When I'm done I can then shut off the main and open the empty valve and reverse siphon the water back out of the hose and not spill all over the place. You can also hook up a hose here and run it under your camper if you don't want to get wet. It's nice to have that and not get the inside of your wetbay all wet. It's just a small little expenditure to make a nice convenient way to flush and not get all wet in the process. I also have vent covers it was a hit when I had to buy 4 of them but I use the all the time. We have two maxxair fans and when it's hot out we like to run them even when it's raining and it's nice to know that most of the rain stays outside. When it comes to coolers we have found the backpack ones are nice, you can pack drinks in them and some ice and go exploring for friends in campgrounds but then they breakdown very small and store away. I have 3 teen boys so we have a handful of them and they can just grab a few drinks and a ice pack and be gone for the day. It works out nicely. (don't cheep out or your butt will get soaked when it leaks)
Hey Mike!! It’s so great to meet you 😃👋🏼 love that you are rocking the hose splitters, it seems like you have a really sweet set up. Definitely nice to not get the wet bay all dirty and wet, it happens so much to us lol
Love all your tips, thank you for sharing. We are going to start trying to use these. Anything that makes it easier while out on the road, is great for us!
Are y’all living on the road full time? What kind of rig do you have Mike?
@@HappilyEverHanks Hi!! I'm a 'full' time weekend warrior currently. We just got a 2020 Open Range 376fbh . We are at a resort for now..semi long story but I live in the middle of nowhere in upstate NY and have 3 teen boys. So going to a camping resort is their 'neighborhood' where they actually have friends. We have been seasonal there for 3 year's now and did weekends for years before all around and just kept going back there (btw it's a great place Triple R camping resort in Franklinville NY check it out) .. but back to my story. I'm currently a full remote worker ( I did it before it was cool with covid) but I have always wanted to travel never got around to it. My wife is a full time nurse and NY doesn't allow reciprocity for nurses to go to other states. So the wife and I have not been able to do full time yet..we plan on it fall of 2022. We plan to do all of the upgrades and then I don't own a truck (yeah I know lol) We are also looking to sell our house in NY and buy a house in Tennessee when we do that we will have the winter home base and then leave the camper up here in the summer and traveling the winter months in the south (that's the plan at least). I've done a bunch of upgrades haven't posted anything yet. I also follow Project Trek they have the same rig as us.
That's awesome, congratulations on the new rig!! Sounds like an awesome unit 🙂So happy to hear that you are a remote worker and are able to spend time with your boys, you must really appreciate being able to do that.. tell your wife thank you for what she does. A nurse in New York is no joke. We have the same problem with being nurses in Pennsylvania. No reciprocity, so we started doing travel nursing 4 years ago and fell in love with it! What kind of specialty of nursing does your wife work?
Sounds like you are well on your way Mike! Love hearing this 😃We can't wait to hear more about your journeys and progression towards becoming full time!!
FYI, remember the snow storm in Texas? Most people buy vent covers to protect their vents from hail During a thunderstorm.
Those are some good points! Thank you so much for stopping by, it’s great to meet you! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
We have a vent near the kids bunks and the dark vent cover really helps to block light when putting the little ones to bed :)
Hey Stephanie! It's great to meet you 🙂We love hearing this! Totally see the vent covers being worth it in this case, that's awesome ya'll are getting great use out of them
What kind of RV do you guys have Stephanie?
Agree with most of your "don't need" items except for vent covers. We live in Colorado and attended a rally in a state park. There was a tremendous hail storm (golf ball size). It destroyed our neighbor's vent and fan. Luckily we were able to replace the damaged parts the next day at near the cost of a vent cover. She also had us install a vent cover. It protects damage to the vent fan and letting water into the rig. The price may seem high but check the warranty on the cover. It may be well worth it. We have a Solitude and have three vent covers. We consider it well worth the investment.
I feel like the hose splitter is small and cheap enough where it's one of those things that's nice to have. For those of us who don't full time, a cooler is fantastic to getting stuff to and from the campsite and also is used when not camping but I could see where it's a big waste of space for full-timers. Love the content.
You guys are too funny! We agree on about half the things you mentioned especially the washer and dryer and back up camera. We do boondock a lot and a generator is a must mainly because we don't want to spend 10 grand on a solar set up. You two are very entertaining and deserve a lot more subscribers and views. Chris and Barbara
Aww y'all are so sweet! A lot of people swear by the generator for boondocking and it totally makes sense 👍🏼 We need to step up our boondocking game this summer! Thank you guys! ~Renee & Kyle
A washer/dryer is very handy for those with mobility issues. Also very convenient.
Hey Tom!! Thank you so much, you are totally right! Definitely a great choice :)
Fun and so true we’re not going to need or have room for all the conveniences.
Don!! Hey there 😃 It's so great to hear from you! Yes, sometimes the conveniences got a little by the wayside in the RV life. It makes it special though, helps us appreciate the small things
The vent covers. If you live in the pacific northwest and you are going to go full time live the RV life... they are a must! Also, a dehumidifier is a must. with all the rain and condensation, if your vent is close and you are cook it get too hot and humid. If you open the vent in a good rain your floors get wet. just what we found out living in our RV the PNW.
i am solo so the backup cams are such a help!
Oh for sure! Thanks for watching!
The back up camera is a very useful feature for us! While my wife does help as a second set of eyes, the camera is a third set of eyes! We do a lot of driving through big cities and navigating a fifth wheel through them is already a chore. I really like the added benefit of seeing if I'm clear for a lane change. Especially in heavy, slow moving traffic when it's harder to discern if you can get over safely. I do concur that it's not necessarily something that someone needs or must have, but it is very helpful and an added safety measure at that!
Hey Brett! That is so awesome to hear 😀🙌🏼 totally makes sense, it’s nice to have that extra set of eyes!
Maybe one day, we will also invest in a camera. Like you said, it is an added benefit while traveling 😀
What kind of RV are y’all traveling in?
@@HappilyEverHanks We just purchased a 2021 Rockwood Ultralight 2892RB. This is our first fifth wheel after upgrading from a travel trailer!
That’s really awesome you guys! Congrats on the new rig, it sounds like a really nice unit! Hopefully we can all meet up on the road one day soon 😃👋🏼
New to the channel. You guys are great!!!! I love the content. We have only been out one time with our new Venture Stratus (named Big Red). The only one I found was the splitter was really helpful to have a second hose connected for my black tank flush. Maybe too cautious but I did not want to be touching my clean water hose with my gloves or have the flush hose connected to the hose bib. We had one so we tossed it in and it was helpful. The only OOOPS part.... make sure you connect it inline BEFORE the pressure regulator. *headslap* Thanks again to you two for all the great comment!!!!!! 😀😀
Thank you so much for your wonderful support!! Big Red sounds awesome 😎Sounds like ya'll are getting into the RV life just fine LOL We hope that we can continue to hear from you!! Stay safe
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Lol yes! Thank you Jim!! Have a nice night friend 😃🍻
You guys are great. Two of the items we did get are the Generator and the Vent Covers (xmas gift from my awesome mother and father in-law). Most the parks we go to in California have no hook ups so we do use our generator on a regular basis. Usually just to charge up our batteries or if it is really hot to cool down the trailer. We also use the vent covers so we can leave our vents open while we drive to circulate the air in the trailer.. We live in a hot climate and typically go to the coast. Without the vents the trailer takes a while to cool off with out running the AC. However with the vents open once we hit the costal air the trailer cools off and is usually comfortable when we get to our destination. Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much Tom!! That totally makes sense! Glad you guys are getting use out of the generator 😀🙌🏼 thank you so much for sharing, we really appreciate your comments. Keep them coming! Talk again soon
Great vid! We have been tin tent camping for close to 20 years and have been full time for one year. The only item that we would have to disagree with is the washer and dryer. Our current rig is the first one we have owned that has a w/d and the convenience is amazing. Saves time, effort and having to deal with other other people's inability to watch their machines. We also do not have to keep the quarters! We are spoiled now, and agree that we would not do without them.
We do agree that weight can be an issue for most, but we haul with a hdt so it is not an issue.
Love the points you make, this info will really be helpful to someone starting out new. The most annoying time to get quarters for laundry was during the first covid lockdown. RV park and our own bank couldn’t give us quarters! Like what the heck! Thanks for watching and the comment! ~Renee & Kyle
Nice intro lol. You guys are...what are the kids saying these days...a hoot! I've been watching you guys/commenting for about a week now and love finding these gems. Really gotta talk my wife into a truck, so I can casually go buy a starter camper
LOL thank you so much Jerrod!! We really appreciate you 😃 YES!! Definitely gotta sneak that starter camper in there so that we can all meet up on the road 😊
Vent covers are a must...maybe it hasn't happened to you YET, but vents will gradually open on their own while in the airflow from driving. So I would either find a way to 'lock' them to keep the crank handle from turning or just get covers for them. They're affordable protection.
Backup camera is a must. While it's great to have another person, nothing can replace actually seeing behind your trailer, especially when backing toward your house, a tree, picnic table, etc. I also have the side-view cameras. Great investment in my opinion.
The Rhino holding tank tote you pictured (which can be used for either black or grey, though I'd advise not using for black), is actually easy to hook to the ladder. It has a ladder hook and then you just use a ratchet strap.
Washer in the RV? Never. Heard too many horror stories, they use a lot of water and when something goes wrong...all that water goes somewhere, and many times it goes INSIDE the RV and destroys it! Just not worth it.
Another great video.
This is really great information!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊😊 It’s wonderful to hear your feedback and what you like to use in your travels 😁👍🏼
Keep these great comments coming, best to you friend!
Ok Ok I've only re-watched this like 10k times - so funny - better than Sit-Com TV with useful information :)
Thank you so much Eric!!! You just made our day 😁🙌🏼 this is so awesome to read
Are you currently living the RV lifestyle Eric?
We love our generator, but we also exclusively boondock so it makes sense for us. Maybe one day I'll have the cash to get some battle born batteries or solar. But for now, the ability to put a movie on for the kids while charging our batteries is a sanity saver sometimes!
We still may get a generator someday! We just didn’t need to rush and buy one right away! Especially if we do more boondocking! Thanks for sharing 😃 ~Renee & Kyle
So, we love our generator. However, ours came built in with our RV Danny makes me coffee while I'm driving down the road. LOL now you know why I love the generator. don't have a desire for the washer and dryer at all. Just seems much easier to run in somewhere and do the laundry and it's like you said, who wants to carry that white around. Renee your hair looks great! Glad you see you guys are doing so well. Lynn and Danny
Love that point with the coffee! Now I feel so different about generators! 😆 You are so sweet and we really appreciate the support! ~Renee & Kyle
The Y splitter has been used every trip so far for us. We have a 4yo and a pig and it’s easy to wash off sand and dirt from feet shoes hoofs etc. they are cheap so we got one but great info about the grey water tote! We feel like we need one but have nowhere to store it. We filled our grey tank in one day even conserving water at a campground that did t have sewer. Breaking down the whole setup to tow over to the dump station was a pain!
Nice!! We hope to get one of those Y splitters one day 😅They seem nice! That's awesome that ya'll have a pig! We appreciate your wonderful support, we look forward to catching up more soon!! Best to you
The only one that I disagreed with was the washer and dryer. Hubby and I are parked in a small RV park and yes they have them but I hated dragging my stuff there and washing it. I can do a load a day and keep up. Let me say I am older and for me it was a chore to do it. Our RV came with it so I figured I would try it out. I was spending around $20 a week and I dreaded that day so much.
That makes total sense! That’s what we love about the RV life, you can make it into whatever you want it to be 😊🙌🏼 Glad you and the hubs have a washer and dryer. #GOALS
What kind of RV are y’all living in??
Backtracking on your videos. I totally love this intro along with the melancholy music. We will be going full time soon and, well when we upgrade to our Class A, my wife has to have that washer/dryer. Since we are retired, I guess it will be a luxury we will utilize. Love your videos all around.
Thank you so much Brad! Glad you enjoy and we may still get a washer dryer one day! Not a bad idea to have one!
@@HappilyEverHanks Lol, After the seminar at the Charlotte NC RV show last weekend, the speaker convinced her that for the capacity of the washer dryer and the added weight, it was not worth it. I vote for the added space. Whichever is fine by me. 😊 👍
Gotta say I love your channel. I really find your quirkiness entertaining. Like you my husband and I felt overwhelmed when we got our first rig and tried to outfit it with necessary items. We've had to pace ourselves. Instead of buying everything we made a wishlist on Amazon that we shared so we can add items and discuss them to prioritize the need and timing of purchase. Thanks for your tips and tricks.
Hey Mindy! Thank you so much 😊 that is actually a really smart idea! Way to make the best of prioritizing and re-evaluating what your needs are vs the wants. We have had and continue to have our moments of wanting to buy the newest and coolest upgrades. However, we quickly realize how much money we can spend. It’s nice to have the tool of the Amazon wishlist like you mentioned to keep a balance of these things.
It’s great to meet you Mindy, we hope to hear from you again soon! Stay safe and best to you and your husband. Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
This is me, we aren't going full time yet, but are just setting up first RV with 3 teens. So cooler for drinks seems like a must to me. We shall see!!
Hey Dana! This is so wonderful to hear 🤗 Yes, a cooler seems like a great addition for y’all. Best to you guys, we are so happy for y’all!
Hopefully we can meet you guys one day soon on the road!
My RV came with a generator. I probably have used it all of five or six times. I keep the ice cooler around because it's a family heirloom.
If I had the room, I could easily talk myself into a washer and dryer. My dad put me through college repairing washers and dryers. And selling them on the weekends. My leisurely long-term plan. Is to get a small pickup to tow behind the RV. And pick up a washer and or dryer placed out on the curb somewhere. My dad used to do that all the time. And every one out of three that he picked up didn't even need any work. They just put it out on the curb because they wanted to buy a new one.
This opening was brilliant! POOR DEXTER! LOL "My name is Kyyyyyyyyyle." LMAO! We needed a backup camera when we are driving it alone, or when someone is tailgating us on the highway, and it is an extra assurance that you are clear to get over to the other lane. We agreed with everything else. This was A GREAT VIDEO IDEA! LOVED IT! I actually wish we would have known some of these when we started. We did stress about this stuff. AGAIN, you guys are rock stars! ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi
Thank you Donovan and Jodi!! Dexter "tolerated" the filming of this scene 😂 That's a great idea with the back up camera. I forgot you can use it to check behind you when you are actually driving! Might have to look into one of these puppies now that Renee's car is sold 🧐 You two are amazing, thank you for stopping by! Much love to you both! - Kyle, Renee and Dex man ❤️
@@HappilyEverHanks haha live the intro! I love our generator. We do boondock and find it is a necessity. Also, the hubby doesn’t use ethe back up camera but I like using it while we’re driving. It helps me see who is behind us while driving and helps us move over to the other lane. Love you guys!
So funny I should watch this one. Now I am a truck camper but not all is lost. You answered a big question and that is a roof vent. Honestly I think 🤔 there ugly don't want them on my camper why??? Cause it's right up front over my bed. But you made me breathe with ease, cause I do exactly I was doing. Far as boondocks goes my camper came with a genny love it and need it more for summer with air conditioning. But outside of that my solar takes care of it except in winter when sunny days are short I run it for a few hours 🙃 and we're good. Really cold running it lot more for 1 cold reduces efficiency of batteries. 2nd you don't really realize how much electricity use might be using. Remember I'm a truck driver so I'm in my home for 2 or 3 days tops. But I will say my most expensive rv purchase just happened. And its taken a about a year to get it. Now this is in Canadian funds but it was a battery tower power from ecoFlo delta. It is 1265kw lithium battery with a built in inverter. Now it was regular price 1899$ then Amazon had 100$ off then a 200$ coupon at checkout. I really had to think 🤔 is this something I need and can benefit from. And yes why cause to run any house hold appliances I had to run the genny. Even if it was for 5 mins. So I don't regret it's such a added bounse. But I do have a Even bigger question and thst is water treatment for your fresh water, cause not all water is poured equal right. As far as putting a water purifier under the sink that's not alot of room I got. What have you both encountered or thought of or using that is cost efficient and reliable as well as worth the money spent on it. I so love your channel so love that it's just a fun happy channel about the trails and turbulations of being a RV'er and getting into it and making sure 😀 your doing it so right. Thanks again. 😊
Thank you so much for your awesome comment Bryan!! As far as the water treatment, we have been using a mixture between purified water via a Brita filter and bottle waters. We have hear some great things about the Berkey water system as well!! That is super expensive however, so we would have to budget for that one day if we wanted to invest in on 😃Thank you so much for taking the time to write these comments, keep them coming!!!!!
You guys nuts !!!!
I love it !!!
Very much enjoy watching your videos!
Tony & Donna
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Tony and Donna!! Thank you both so much for your wonderful support, we really enjoyed hearing from you both 😊🙌🏼
Keep these amazing comments coming!! Have a great weekend - Kyle and Renee
You guys are great! I agree that none of these items are needs but convenient, just depends on personal RVing style. I live in the Pacific Northwest and I've installed rain covers on every RV I've owned almost immediately. I also enjoy having a medium-sized cooler to pack things for the beach, or when the fridge doesn't work, but still not a need. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks a bunch! Yes we were looking into a smaller cooler for when we car camp in the Forrest but not purchased yet! The cooler we had was huge! Safe travels 😃 ~Renee & Kyle
water splitter is a must for us...
Hey Dianne! That’s good you are getting use from a water splitter. What kind of set up do you use the water splitter for? Maybe this should be in our cards in the near future
As someone who is about to enter the world of RVing over the next year this is really helpful. I love your videos. I love the term mooch docking. Laughed out loud. You two are funny and informative. Comes across clear you love what you do and each other
Wow Nelson! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful comment, you just made our night 😊👍🏼
It is so wonderful that you found value in the videos. We really appreciate your support Nelson!
The beginning was so fun! And yes, great idea to feature items you DON'T need! I bet you can't wait to hit the road down south soon!
Yes! Almost time to leave, we will miss family and friends as always but we need sun and the outdoors! ~Renee & Kyle
You ditched the cooler! Thats the best paddleboard accessory around! Use it as a seat, or a dry box, ballast, or of course a place to keep already cold beers straight from your fancy fridge!
Hey Mike! We totally want to get another cooler one day 😃But yes, at first we ditched the cooler. Those are some great ideas you have!! We need the cold beers in our lives. Hopefully we can meet up one day soon and share some cold ones friend 😎Talk to you again soon!
Well I have a cabin on muskegon river and I live on the grand river in Michigan. You want to go for a paddle or a few days stay and you are in this neck of the woods shoot me a message.
Sounds AWESOME!!! We would love that 😀👍🏼
This list is such a good demonstration of “it depends on how you use your RV”.
My trailer came with a vent cover, and I’m definitely glad to have it. Reason? I can still open the vent when there’s several inches of SNOW on the roof.
I also did buy a generator, and while it certainly doesn’t come on every trip it has earned its keep. Reason? When it’s below zero outside, being able to run a space heater, heated mattress pad, and heated blanket in addition to the propane heat while boondocking is pretty great.
I also bought a backup camera system with the side cameras, and use it CONSTANTLY. Reason? I’m alone, so there’s no luxury of a spotter to help. That would make for a LOT of “get out and look” without the cameras.
I travel by myself in winter. You don’t. Different situations = different gear. :)
You guys are so hilarious. That blank stare was epic! Good advice as always!
Lol thank you Nic! This was one of our favorite cold openings yet 😂 we appreciate you!
A. We are LOVING your dramatic portrayal in the beginning of this video. B. YES! Thank you for your honesty! The RV lifestyle can get really pricey, and we aren't even full timers! We are super careful with our spending. We spend the most money on gas, on quality campgrounds, and okay, we did buy a new toilet for the camper 😆 Keep up the great work, friends. We appreciate you! -Ben and Ang
Oh this is so great to hear Ben and Ang!! We we are happy that the honesty didn’t turn you away lol (these are only personal preferences for us.. we know it can vary greatly for others).
So awesome you guys bought a new toilet! I have been wanting to get a new toilet for the longest time 😂 what model toilet did you guys end up getting... was that too personal of a question?? 🤣 we need a full flush toilet that reaches the entire bowl rather than 65% lol!
Generator is something I deem necessary. If you live in Climates that tend to get very warm AND you have pets or you like to stop in places were hookups are not necessarily available, having a generator is nice so you can turn the AC on and keep you and or your pets cool. Having had a Class A, with onboard generator, I missed this convenience when I got back into RV travel with a travel trailer. Having the generator greatly increases your options, especially when you like to do spontaneous travel stops. Some do this now with big solar systems and batteries, but I am not there yet with that expense! Everything else, totally agree, waste-o-money.
Thanks for sharing! Yes a generator can totally be used very well depending on type of camping! Luckily we’ve gone more than 4 years without one! Hoping people aren’t rushing to buy right before they hit the road cuz we almost did 😆 ~Renee & Kyle
Great video! And GREAT advice!!! You should have seen the list that an UNNAMED RV dealership gave our friends when they bought their RV! I laughed at the full page list they gave them of stuff. One was a shovel! I was like shovel??? What the heck would you need a shovel for? Lol.
A shovel!? LOL oh the things that they try to sell you right out of the get go. Initially jumping into the RV life, I would have fell for all of it (I did fall for a lot of it). Now, we take our time with the purchases 😄 no excess spending unless we absolutely need it! Thank y’all for stopping by!
You guys are a “ hoot” always make me laugh. Would be so much fun to hang out with you both. Very informative videos!,
Thanks for all the great information.
Hey Dallas!! It’s so great to hear from you again! Thank you so much for your continued and wonderful support 😊🙌🏼
We hope that you are having a great week, talk to you again soon!!
We just bought a Class C Entrega Esteem 30 x - I was looking online at ALL the things we can buy for it. THANK you for setting me straight! Very helpful videos! All of them!
Hey Bill! That is so awesome to hear 😃🙌🏼We are so happy for you!! Hopefully we can meet ya'll out on the road one day soon! It would be great to see you guys
Ok - some great advice. Loved the intro and beginning comedy. You have no idea of how much crap I bought when I first bought my RV. It was many more boxes than in your intro! Lol.
But really - garden hose splitter for $8?!! Lol - we love our hose splitter - one side stays tied into our RV and the other side is used for rinsing out the dog bowl, rinsing dog poop off the shoes, and rinsing off the dog toys. Best $8 spent ever!!! LOL! Keep 'em coming!
Hey Nick! So great to hear from you 😃
Yeah the hose splitter is super cheap lol we were mostly going for item you absolutely don’t “have” to have to get out on the road lol
Definitely a nice thing to have though 🙂🙌🏼
OMG, I bought a water splitter. Should have watched your video first!!! Safe travels!
No way! You are so good Eileen 🤗 have a wonderful night!! Much love to you
We RV'd for almost 20 years before we bought a generator. We're glad to have it, but we only really needed it once, and that wasn't for the RV. The alternator on our ancient suburban died, and running the generator for a couple hours allowed us to top off the battery before heading home.
Hey that’s great that you had a generator for that situation! Amazing you guys have been RV’ing for 20 years. Thank you for sharing your story, we always like hearing from you guys 🙂👋🏼 - Kyle and Renee
It depends on if your a boondocker of not. If you hang out in parks you probably only need one when they loose power but if you camp in the woods you need one everyday.
Good point, that’s why we have been holding off for so long because we don’t do a lot of Boondocking. I feel like it might be extra weight to lug around that we might only use once in awhile
We agree with most of these too... we love the back up camera but mainly to see behind us while driving. A cooler is a must have for us but we like our drinks COLD and don’t want drinks using all the fridge space.
Gotta keep those drinks cold Beth!! No doubt about that 😃🙌🏼 thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it means so much to us!
Hope you are having a great week. We look forward to hearing from you again Beth 😊 - Kyle and Renee
Gotta keep those drinks cold Beth!! No doubt about that 😃🙌🏼 thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it means so much to us!
Hope you are having a great week. We look forward to hearing from you again Beth 😊 - Kyle and Renee
I have a rear trailer camera. I only use it for changing lane. It does help, but I don't absolutely need it. I do need a generator because I do disperse camping.
That’s a great idea for the changing lane! It is probably really nice to have that extra point of view while on the road 😃 great to hear you are getting use out of your generator, we hope to maybe get one someday and do more Boondocking !
We did a bunch of research and sifted through what we thought was essential for our first RV. We settled on a few vital things, such as a water regulator, wheel chocks, a first aid kit, and since I'm a computer business owner and my background is in radar and system engineering, I had to rig up some electronic toys, such as battery monitors and some cameras and I'll probably do something with some solar panels but that's for a later time. We also bought a fresh water hose (food grade?) and some Lego levelers.
As for washers and dryers, I can't even believe that's a thing in an RV. LOL That is WAY above my pay grade to own something that outrageous. After all, you can make a pair of underwear last four days (frontwards, backwards, inside out, repeat).....KIDDING....(or just go Commando....the Navy SEAL in me is showing).
We are not doing the ice cooler thing either. Yes, it is appealing but not a necessity. The fridge will just have to do to chill our drinks. With a little pre-planning, the drinks can be pre-staged in the fridge for later consumption. No biggy.
The only other thing that I would consider a necessity is Internet capability wherever I go (remember the computer business owner part?) I service customers online and no Internet means no helping customers, not to mention I just love to do things online because I'm the quintessential "geeky boy" (my wife's term of endearment for me).
Anyway, love you both too and love the channel. Have a most excellent week!
This is amazing!! Thank you for such a wonderful comment 😊 also you said Navy Seal? That’s incredible, thank you for your service
We can’t thank you enough for the continued support and great comments. We love reading all of your insight on the RV life. Keep it coming Mike!!
The beginning of this video was priceless. Great job. A little FYI and not sure if you’re aware. Maybe you’re also good with it. Clicking on subscribe, you can’t subscribe to “All” videos. The settings are set to content is kid friendly. It doesn’t allow us followers to subscribe to all videos, which means we may not get a notification. I’m sure someone else posted this in another previous video somewhere. It’s all good. Keep up the great work. My wife and I aren’t ready for this lifestyle at the moment but it sure ranks high in our bucket list. I’m only learning video editing now and hope that gets much better than what I know now. You can see if you check out my drone videos. I’m getting awesome constructive criticism though and it will help with future videos. Thanks again
Hey there! So great to meet you :)
Wow, we are really happy you brought this to our attention or else we wouldn't have known. Do you know what setting the video needs to be set to other than kid friendly in order to hit the bell notification?
That's awesome you and your wife are looking into this lifestyle!! We wish you nothing but success in your future adventures, cheers! - Kyle and Renee
You guys are hilarious 😂 For me a back up camera was a necessity as a new RV driver and owner. However, everyone pushes Furion. All of the preps are furion but that doesn’t mean you have to buy that brand. Do your research. There are many options out there where you can buy a pigtail adapter and use and off brand camera. Mine was a quarter of the price that furion cost plus I got a much bigger monitor. I like to see traffic behind and on the side when driving. Makes me feel much safer but it’s a total preference.
Hey Jen, thank you so much!! Yes, totally agree with you on that one. Definitely a great thing to have if you feel safer while driving and backing up 😃 What kind of rig are ya'll traveling in?
Right now I have a small travel trailer..It’s a Forest River RPod that I can pull with my SUV. Since I bought a can am I will be trading it for a toy hauler once I sell my house. I work remotely so fortunately I can travel and still earn my living. Just waiting on my son to graduate high school then I’m gone!
That's so amazing to hear Jen!! Love that you are able to work remotely as well 😃 Hopefully we can see you on the road one day soon!! Best to you, stay in touch ❤️
I think a lot of people's "must have" and "would be nice to have" lists are best determined by trial and error. We are awaiting our new travel trailer, but have rented C-Class, B-Class and have family with a trailer.
Based on our experiences and family input, we have a list of must haves.
And... if I watch RUclips videos and a particular item is mentioned on multiple channels... it is probably a good idea to have provided that the person recommending it has a good explanation of why.
New subscribers here... newly retired RPh and RN (ICU) !
Thanks for joining and great advice on choosing a product!
Good advice for us novice people who have no clue
Glad we can help Steven!
Future Hanks reccomended a water splitter. I got one but typically won't attach it unless I am spending multiple days at a campsite. I don't have an outdoor shower so it's there if I need to rinse off the dogs.
Great video! We have been full time for over a year and totally agree about waiting to see what you need. For us, the washer and dryer are one of the things we need. We are also glad we bought generators, but we boondock fairly often.
Hey Christine! Thank you so much 😃That's awesome that you are full timing, you guys are doing it right! Yes, totally agree that this is a personal preference topic. Such a great point that the generator is a great investment for frequent boondocking. We appreciate the feedback, it's great to meet you. Hope we can hear from you again soon! Cheers! - Kyle and Renee
Hahaha sooo true!! We spent $60k on an RV and my wife wants to spend another $5k on accessories!!! This helped with needs vs wants. You guys r great keep the videos coming!
Hey Jim 😃YES! We have this as well 😂(can never have enough accessories) and the "RV life" sure draws out more things to spend money on 😄
Thank you so much Jim for the support, we really enjoy hearing from you. Stay safe! - Kyle and Renee
I just got my first RV. I have been trying to figure out what I need for my first trip. Then my step father was cleaning out his building. I ended up with a portable tank, hose splitter, and a little outdoor grill! At this point, I wonder if I should even pack them. Thanks for all your tips!!!
besides I agree with most of it, I really like to watch your videos to have a laugh when my workday has been not fun at all... Thank you for your sense of humor you both are great performers!.... I only have to say that the backup camera on my case is very useful specially driving when I want to know if I have somebody on my tail, however I didn't get the super expensive one that all the channels advertise, because on my line of work I learned that the unknown brands and the famous ones come out of the same factories, I paid half of the price and I'm super happy with it.
Thank you so much Tony!! Your comment just made out day 😃That's great to hear that you are happy with your back up camera! It sounds like a really nice one 👍🏼What kind of RV are ya traveling in?
We use our washer dryer all the time. So this was a must for my wife.
Totally makes sense! Do you guys have a washer dryer combo?
@@HappilyEverHanks yes we got a magic chef it works great and was 500 cheaper than the Splended from camping world. Being in the garage of our toy hauler it doesn’t take to much room.
Oh that’s perfect!! Saving money is the way to go, we would probably go that route if we were to purchase some one day 🙂
Hopefully we can get a washer and dryer soon
I recently found your channel. I've watched a few...3 or 4 to be exact. So far so good guys. I would have to say your channel is quickly becoming a RV favorite. Thanks for the humorous content.
Wow, thank you so much!! This means a lot 😃
Tell us about yourself, what’s your name? Do you currently own an RV?
Glad you guys or OK and safe
Prayers coming your way
Thank you so much Perry! We really appreciate your support 😊👋🏼 We will keep you updated as we know more, best to you