Was It WORTH IT?? - All Our RV Upgrades Review - Solar, Toilet, Booster & More
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- As full time RVers we've made many upgrades to our RV. But which upgrades were worth it and which would we never do again?
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Our little RV has had lots of work done to it in upgrades that make it fit our lifestyle as full time RVers. We've made individual videos for each of these upgrades that explain in depth what they are with step-by-step installation instructions and if you're interested in seeing those videos click this link here.
However, we've never made a video that shows all of our upgrades! So we thought it would be helpful to do a quick review of all our upgrades in case you missed one as well as telling how much they each cost, how long they took to install, and weather or not they were worth it.
Thousands of dollars have been spent improving our RV as well as hundreds of hours of hard work. But were these upgrades worth the investment of precious time and money?
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On the auto lock door handle I would run double side tape under it. This will help it from moving or even a bead of silicone. That should help it stop moving. Also if it is moving then it means it doesn’t haven’t a good seal and could possibly leaking inside the door and this could cause the door to de laminate.Thank for the video and if someone already said all this just ignore lol. 1.2k comments I didn’t want to look through them all lol. Good job and I appreciate the videos.
i used to work for a rv place we always but butyl tape between the door and handle
Negative on using silicone caulk on a vehicle.
Silicone caulk hardens; at the first bump, components shift and that bond breaks, requiring a second/third/fifteenth application.
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2003, we converted a 1997 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
For our windows, I used Vulcum 116.
Nearly two decades of rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes and no-trails to isolated Baja beaches, our Vulcum 116 is soft, pliable, intact.
That cat in the window got me rolling
The best way to avoid crying while cutting an onion is to try not to form an emotional bond first lol
Travis Hagan 😂
LOL But really, the best way to avoid the tears is to store the onions in the fridge or freezer. MUCH better.
IKR! Good one, I'll remember that!😜
I agree.onions have never had a negative affect on my life.
Most underrated comment
Re: Keyless RV door lock - to keep the top screw of the side plate from backing out, you can apply a small drop of LocTite blue or, if you never want to remove that screw without significant effort, LocTite red. To keep the lock body from moving, you can loosen it and apply a bead of Pro Flex RV caulk (or similar) all the way around on both sides of the hole in the door before reassembling it. Thanks for sharing your RV experiences!
lol. loctite blue: impact drill "this'll make it come out" loctite red: screw tap "i wasn't asking!"
4:45 it doesn't smell that bad, says the guy with a cat litter box next to his bed. lol. Good video though, nice info.
The cats must be wondering why you got a composting toilet instead of kitty litter.LoL . Great video, very informative. Can’t wait to get rid of the banquettes in my camper.
Y’all are AWESOME!!! You’re so fortunate that you both have the talent and skills to do the work yourselves!!! So HAPPY for y’all!!! 💕
OMG I laughed so hard at the cat and the mini blinds.
I was laughing too. I loved how long they played the clip. :D :D
I did too back when the window shade video was released. LOL
The cat looked like it was trying to send a signal 😁😆
My cats love to swipe the MCD brand day/night shades with their paws. Even with their claws trimmed and dull they can still make enough noise to wake me up, there is a slight texture to the night shade and I'm sure it feels good on their little paws.
I would have got rid of the cats... 😜🐈😺🤣
Loved this video. You two are so practical and relatable, but also fun and cute. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Amazing job with the production, editing of your content. Appreciate you.
Hey guys great video.
Door Latch problems fix, first replace all screws with stainless and as mentioned screws may be a bit too long so either get shorter ones or shave the tips off and by all means use lock tight. Also prior to reassembly put a good bead of silicone glue on both in and outside portion of this locking mechanism, this will help not only glue this unit solidly onto the door as well as a waterproof/ draft proof seal.
The both of you have inspired me to not buy a ready made RV instead build one myself using a built to spec 42' goose neck car hauler with 7'-8" of ceiling space to be not only my living quarters but also having the ability to haul my Yamaha Venture motorcycle as well as my Can Am Outlander for off-road explorations. I am getting ready to retire here within the next year and have decided to not stay put in one place for the rest of my life. With over 40 years of working in the construction of homes, commercial spaces as well as industrial I am more than capable of taking on this task. I am in the design stage now with so many ideas dancing in my head like spray foam insulating all walls floor and ceiling as well as rubber undercoating the underside of this trailer. Under flooring heating systems for living areas, dual rooftop AC units, walk-in shower with seating and planing on using 6- 190 watt Go Power panels with 4- Battle Born LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery's accompanied by an Onan QD 3200 diesel generator to assure I have substantial power to stay off grid for however long as needed. I dig the composting toilet idea for its efficiency and will be using Uponor piping trough out for the absolute assurance of no water leaks ever. Where i'm not too sure yet is tank sizes, was thinking 250 - 350 gal min for fresh water and have no idea for the others. Its just me and two dogs for now, my Jenny passed away way too young from cancer, but life goes on and I look towards living it to its fullest. Any suggestions you can make would be helpful and very grateful.
Once again I want to thank the both of you for your awesome channel and the great work the both of you put into it. I am a long time subscriber to it and look forwards to many more enlightening videos. The two of you are very blessed to be able to live life on your terms. God willing you will be able to continue this for as long as you wish.
Awesome man good on you to have those skills! How did it turn out?
On your keyless lock.
Take 1 striker screw to hardware store get stainless steel replacements.
Get blue locktite thread locker for the screws
Get a roll of dicor tape ( burial tape) to put a seal between lock and outer door skin.
Get a cheap plastic cutting board to make a shim plate for the inside .
Great tips and really liked the reasoning, cost and "would we do it again" explanations. However, perhaps you didn't realize that the shut-off valve on any shower head is supposed to drip even when off! This way you don't accidently leave the hot and cold wall valves open with the valve on the head closed - which could lead to a burst hose (which isn't intended to take constant pressure for the long term) when you are gone causing you to unknowingly lose all of your water. Cheers!
Your table rework is chefs kiss.
For your lock how about 1/8" rubber membrane you can cut to size as a gasket for both the inside and outside lock faces. Will also keep the door locks from slipping once tightened! Good luck!
This is the best solution and what I was going to post. I would not use glue or silicone, your screws seem to be holding fine but your door is just a little to thin for the lock system. using the 1/8" weather stripping will take up that slack and your lock with fit much better. Not to mention the added benefit of "weather stripping". LOL
That's a good suggestion. Our original locks are always loose too.
Plus put blue Loctite on everything in a camper
If you find screws loosening up take tooth pick break off to fill hole. Squirt some wood glue in. Let that set up a few minutes. Put screws back in. The glue will help bind the tooth pick to the wood and give the screw new material to bite into
Use red lock tight on your screws if you want it fairly permanent. Don't use silicone, or glue. If for some reason you need to remove it. The glue makes a mess. Silicone is inherently slippery. So when it dries. If ever the bond breaks free. It will just make it unscrew a lot quicker.
I have to admit that David is a very smart man to be able to do all of these upgrades himself. Great to see a man that can still work with his hands. Creative thought went into some of the upgrades. Great job.
Its not that rare here in the south that's the way we're raised around here we call it jack of all trades i can do just about anything and if i don't know about something ill do my research and learn it
They make a stainless version of the key lock that even uses RFID key fob, the kind like cars that automatically unlocks your door when your within 5’ of the door. They run about $350.
thing about that is, if you're going to answer the door, and you don't know who it is, you don't want it unlocking when you get close.
I, too, laughed at the cat and the mini blinds! A universal problem, lol. Don't you two have it going on! I love the creativity you display in creating a home that satisfies your personal desires and fulfills the dream of travel. David ... you remind me of my husband and his creativity with all things electrical. He would have loved to read about your work with the solar panels, extra batteries for storage, etc., it is all really exciting, isn't it!? You have all of this at your fingertips ... the zest for life ... knowledge with which to pursue your dreams ... love for one another ... supportive family. This makes for a good, satisfying life. God bless your endeavors!
you might want to put a 1/8" shim behind the door lock so when you tighten up the screws it will stop the shifting. I love my key less entry!
I cut a spacer out of some 1/8 plastic I found in the shed. Doesn't move at all.
That would have been our recommendation as well!
Maybe shorter screws would be able to tighten up that door lock.
This and maybe a little bit of blue Loctite just to keep the constant slamming from working things loose.
FYI, a locksmith can rekey most RV keyholes to a new unused key. I know because I'm a locksmith.
Thats really good to know! Can you make all the locks on the RV the same key too?
@@michellestratford9753 yes, its just changing the pins in all the locks to match, a good locksmith can have a 20 foot camper done in around an hour, some lock types might take a little longer.
@@michellestratford9753 trying to find a locksmith that would do it , theses locks for rvs are like big rigs so many rvs they do have a little difference in teeth shape but not much to where guys are still getting in by jamming keys into it and opening it
When you take the inside plate of the lock off you need to see what the gap is. The lock sounds to be for a different door. You may have to shim the inside of the middle of the lock. Does that make sense ? So when the lock slid in from the outside of the door was it snug meaning it couldn't rotate? If the door lock hole was to big it may need a small wood blink to stop it from rotating from inside the middle of the door. Sorry if I rattled on.
With the intent to be helpful... About the RV Lock and other similar fitting issues (step by steps are on RUclips by Issue) 1) Filling holes with similar materials and then re-drill (might need to tap if it's a heavy load): I use JB weld for aluminum/steel/other, plastic filler, wood filler and super glue 2) Opening: I use aluminum or wood sheets with strong glues or fasteners (Like, patch door lock area and restart install). 3) Things that rattle or wiggle: Get the right spray foam for the issue and consider it will stop access to the area. I use 'Great Stuff - low expansion' for most fillings.
Hope this is helpful and reading others comment... Aloha
Fix for your striker plate: go to home depot and buy stainless machine screws and some red locktite. You're welcome.
Id go with blue loc tite. Just incase it needs to be removed
Also, put a bead of caulk around the inside and outside edge of the lock. Once it sets... no wiggly...
Red is a little too permanent for my liking. Blue should hold just fine. If you use red and need to remove it later you might strip the Phillips heads trying to back the screws out.
@@Markomyt1 I would use butyl tape so if it ever needs worked on its an easy sealant to clean off
Also i would glue in a couple tooth picks in the stripped screw hole so no thread locker is needed
The lock can be fixed with polypropylene drawer liner. Find it at hobby shops, cut to size and mount like a gasket to take up play. Then add Silicone around the exterior. 👍
I was confused at 1st as to how you described your cats making the blind noise with their paws. Then I laughed out loud as the cat did exactly how you described. Talented cat. Lol
Almost like the cat is trained
A remedy for your door lock. For the screw you can use Loctite (blue) for non permanent assembly and For the lock itself you can use a clear silicon caulking on the outside and inside. If the screw it to long you can uses a screw that is 1/2" shorter.
Best clip, cats and the blinds, hilarious! We love our rv lock, our best upgrade.
The ‘cam’ locks for under rv storage is what I was told share keys with multiple other rv’s... I replaced mine with combo cam locks. I can change the lock whenever and there’s no more keys necessary.
I also have the rv lock that you guys do. I’ve never had a problem and I have one on each of my 3 trailers. Is a nice upgrade I think because no keys are needed for anything... I lose keys, lol. Another reason I like it is because there’s also the keyless remote and a physical key you can use if you choose... keyless remote is nice when my hands are full. Great and helpful video, thanks!
I'm sorry, but I have to say. Ya'll are just ADORABLE. Having said that, thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
Use silicone to glue down the latch to keep it from moving. Use thread glue (blue) on the machine screw which wants to keep coming undone.
I concur on the thread locker. Use Blue if you want an easier time of removal . And Red if you if you never want to remove the screws. As for the lock set itself wiggling, try some RTV around the perimeter flange and the door.
With the door lock on the outside. Have you tried all weather industrial glue on both the inside and outside parts? Screws are good, but glue in an area along with screws can work great. Talking about the screws, go match them up and get the ones that don't rust from Menards or Home Depot. To help with the water, because if you have the rust, there is a water issue, simply use all weather caulking. Use it on the outside part of the door handle. After you have glued it to the door. If glue doesn't work because you may have to remove it to change the batteries or it breaks, try marine grade foam sheets. It will keep water out while helping keep it from moving around as well.
5:51 Back in my younger days ,I can remember hugging the toilet after hoisting a few too many.
Making love with the toilet.
Dude I litterally burst out laughing at this comment 😂
Great Job!!! I have a fix for your keyless door assembly. At the age of 72, I have learned a few things and I would like to share about securing things you never want to move again. (1) to prevent the movement, apply 3M 4000, in your choice of color on the backside of the unit that comes in contact with the door. 3M 4000 is UV resistant and somewhat removable as compared to 3M 5200 which is permanent and (2) Locktite 220 to the threads and reinstall. I believe your biggest issue is with the assembly movement, so when you stabilize the movement, you may be able to skip the Locktite. Make certain you have located the lock assembly where you want it. 3M 4000 is extremely strong and semi permanent. You really don't need to run a full bead around the lock assembly with the 3M 400 and just apply it in the corners and maybe halfway between each corner. I have used 3M 5200 and 4000 for many years as a boater and owning an RV.
I love watching you both as I get my rig ready. The cat example with the mini blinds was hilarious!! Keep up the good work!
If you've not found a fix for the door lock - I would recommend using a sealer on the outside plate and loctite or nail polish on the screws for the strike plate as well as the assembly screws - this will keep them from corroding and keep them from backing out easily - (make sure to clean the threads first!) Great video guys!
OMG The cat and the blinds! LOL!
In response to the lock being loose; Your problem is NOT that the screws holding the keyless entry, are loose, as another suggested. You describe getting them as tight as possible. I suggest you go to lowes or home depot and pick up a 1/8 (or slightly thicker if 1/8 is not available) piece of flat aluminum. Cut one or two pieces the length of the lock, perhaps a quarter inch larger all the way around. You may need to cut two pieces to get the width. Round one faces edges with a file and or sandpaper, matching the factory edges. Place the flat plate(s) inside between the inside face of the lock and the inner face of the door. Keep your nicely rounded edge toward the inside of the camper. That extra thickness will allow you to tighten the screws before they bottom out.
3:58 You have a much closer relationship with your toilet than I do. Snuggley.
If you don't want to get a locksmith to fix your door lock then the following will alleviate the problem: presumably the internal and external locks are held together with male / female screws (if not adapt) fit some 1mm or 1.5mm non-slip neoprene to the inside and outside where the lock sits, test screws for length (dry assembly) when your sure you have the correct length screws apply red Loctite paste (red = strongest) and screw together, trim off surplus neoprene with a sharp utility knife.
As for the lock face plate (Strike plate is the one fixed to the jamb) remove screw, purchase slightly bigger diameter screw and then using a hand tap and tread re do the tread on the door, then use a metal counter sink to carefully increase to screw head seat on the face plate, apply Loctite to screw and fix in place.
Should take 30 minutes to complete the above once you have all the supplies
My favorite part was Alice crinkling the mini blinds. Haha Reminds me of something my cat would do.
In regards to your door lock issue: Some double-sided tape inside, and a bead of silicone on the outside would help. For the loose screw, try snapping off a toothpick to the needed length and putting it down the screw hole. The screw will butt up against and compress it, giving a good hold and restoring the usefulness of that screw. If the hole is really loose, it may take more than one toothpick (assuming you can't just fit a larger diameter screw through the plate. And a thin layer of silicone or clear nail polish can help prevent corrosion. But sand away the current corrosion before applying. Very cool video! Thanks for sharing.
For your door lock, install the inside plate with 3M double sided tape. It will stop the movement.
Great advice. I use 3M double sided tape and Velcro (hook & loop) fasteners all the time.
The keyless entry is an easy fix. take it off and apply a thin layer of silicone. it will keep it in place, water proof it, and if you need to take it off the silicone is pliable and will come off, unlike glue. Great job on all the upgrades. smart choices.
Loc-tite for your lock screws could help. If the screws are still sloppy, a more permanent solution my be a drop of construction adhesive.
Shims too
Also nail polish on that one screw that keeps loosening. Paint the threads then s res in & let dry. Works great!
solution for keyless lock... adhesive called "shoe goo" (look in shoe isle). It literally holds my truck tool box to the bed of my truck and patches bike tires. Use a couple dabs on the outer plate and stick it to the door... You're rusting screws? Take one out...go the hardware store and ask for help finding brass or stainless steel or something... They will find it. Screws coming out?? Again, some shoe goo around the head or thread locking compound from hardware store
Great Job Guys, explaining what you done to your RV. Really enjoyed it.
for the wiggling door entry, take a lawn mower inner tube, remove the outer handle assembly, trace it onto the inner tube, then install the inner tube between the door and handle. May need to make two and double up
The lock: Silicone, stainless steel screw from Home Depot, blue loctite
I kept the original plate and mine is tight. I also replaced my other locks with matching keys..
Yep...I have used doubled sided foam core 3M tape on the inside plate as well. Along with a bead of silicon around the exterior plate.
Skye is right. The blue loctite for your application is the right one. I advise against the red because it normally take heat to remove the screw.
Instead of using silicone, I would use constructive adhesive on both sides. Definitely use the blue locktite on the screws.
@@michaelbowie6599 Thanks for the differentiation! I bought and used the blue, but it was totally by chance!
I’m so glad the under-bed shocks worked for you. We installed ours and shortly after, the shock broke away from the brace we installed.
Hey folks! So, about the RV door lock... The trick to the installation (and in this case), correcting it... You have to make sure to create a gasket/seal for the housing to door area. In my case, I also had to re-cut the shape of the housing, by a little bit, and create a gasket. The process doesn't take long, as you can create a gasket from all kinds of seal products. I recommend using the sealant/gasket on the door lock first, and then on the door second. I found that using a rubber-based sealant gasket works excellent. Let the sealant dry on the lock side first, so that you have a hard gasket to work with, and make sure that it is evenly set first. THEN, use the second application (door side) and then do all steps as normal.
If you do it properly? You won't have anymore slippage problems, and you will have a weatherproof seal that will make you and your home happy for years to come!
Just came across your video. I am really excited as I am about to install 4 x 100 watt solar on the roof of my tent trailer! I love the passion you both bring to your video and to your projects. Well done.
Another excellent video. The cats with the blinds was hilarious!
Yeah, who needs cat toys?
It was a bad day for the cats when he removed it.
Its been a nice recap of the mods & have watched most of those vids. It was nice to hear the follow-up reports. Good luck guys
Have you heard of Gone Boondocking and his "hour shower" set up? Might be an interesting new mod. Under $350 in parts and you can recycle filtered shower water for as long as you like.
Gone Boondocking the best!!
You guys have a very likable personality. Love your videos. First timer RVing here :) 🇧🇷🇺🇸
23:12 - Use some Blue Loctite / thread lock compound
Delta Bravo my exact thoughts!
Separette Villa. Similar to a composting toilet, but so much better. Zero smells, and far easier to empty.
All nice upgrades. You have the solar system of my dreams!!!! Spending so much time boondocking, where do you empty your grey tanks and composting toilet??? Thank you.......
Hey guys. To secure the loch you can put a little adhesive behind the interior plate. Also to keep the screw from backing out is to put some locktite on screw. That should hold it.
I run the onion under water and it never emits the gas that makes you cry. Works every time.
Putting a small amount of some GE silicon sealant behind the inside portion of your door lock will keep it from moving (once it dries). And some Rust Neutralizer will stop the rusting (available at an auto parts store). And try changing that screw to a larger thickness screw. You may have to drill out the hole in the strike plate a little.
Your first upgrade was finding a wife that loves to RV camp.
With that kind of luck I'd immediately hit a casino and buy a lottery ticket :D
Your first upgrade was finding a husband that loves to RV camp ;)
And they game together 🙃
@@josiahfontes1354 Then who works?
@@HHI455 they prob both have remote jobs and idle income streams
I’m LOL at the kitties at the windows. So cute but I can see where it was annoying. Great job with your van upgrade!!! Super gorgeous!!😁
''If you like cold showers there must be something wrong with you''
1. ROFLMAO
2. Instant like
I take cold showers, and yes, there is definitely something wrong with me.
Win Hof disagrees....they can be a nice thing sometimes..
@@shokojimhollingsworth3940 Same here. Cold showers all the way.
Pull the screws out on the door lock , take Jens finger nail polish and coat the screws before reinstalling them. This will make them lock in place tighter and be a bit harder if and when you might want to remove them but it should have them hold much better. This is a old Mechanics trick I learned from a buddy. They use it because of the vibration in vehicles. Good luck, Im just getting into camper RV stuff but I spent a lot of time Driving Semis over the road so I have a few tricks that Iv picked up.
Jenni, love your new haircut, you're looking great girl! David, you lucky dog!!!
Jerry Brady I was thinking the same thing! I’ll just come out and say it again...cute haircut and cute face!
To keep it from moving around just get a piece of rubber pad like I did cut it out to the size on the indoor and then place it with this screw and it will hold it nice and tight and solid to prevent it from moving
That vent cover really doesn't cost that much, and you can leave your vent open when its raining. Wait till its on sale for around $30.
Arthur Lapalme I installed one on mine and it allows me to drive with vent open, leave vent open at all times.
You're hair style is abso stunning and unique to you as i've never seen your hair style on anyone else - gorgeous!
Have watch a number of reviews on solar systems from RUclips and found that not one mention the 30% tax break you get for putting solar on your home. Campers can be claimed as a second home. I would suspect most know about the tax break, but you never know.
So how did you go about getting the solar installed on your rig to get the tax break?
Hi Ginna, If your a US citizen, that has to pay taxes, the gov. looks at your RV as a second home. I kept track of every penny spent on the system. From the lithium batteries to the screws that help down the panels. I gave the total and all the receipts to my CPA and was able to get 1500 dollars back. I received a 30% tax break on my 2018 tax year. 2020 its 26% and 2021 will lower to 20%. Form 5695
Door lock, wrap the screws with Teflon tape used in plumbing. Or use blue Loctite and let it dry on screw before put them back in.
I laughed out loud at the cat on the shade!
Put a golf tee in the screw hole and take some door wedges that you get at the hardware store and slide in behind there and tighten it down to where it will not slide around that may work for you
the door lock----take inside off and shim under mechanism so it doesn't move--- the outside screw-- use "lock tite"
I was gonna say that too. Put a little shim or a thin washer along with a little bit of weatherproof silicone, and some blue loctite.(thread locker)
But be sure to source your stainless steel striker plate first. :)
The other problem is thr construction of thr door. Thin aluminum/foam/thin aluminum. One suggestion is to roll through Elkart Indiana. Rv manufacturing capital. There is many rv material surplus outlets. And rv surplus auction houses. You can shop through hundreds if not thousands of doors and find one that is suitable and better constructed. Or... make ferruls for the screws that hold the inside plate to the outside plate. That way the 2 sides tighten together without squeezing the door and compressing the foam. Causing the latch to just come loose again.
A suggestion that MIGHT help with your wiggly door lock. Open it up, like if you're going to remove it. Then look where you have sloppy space, and cut some small wooden pieces to fill in the gaps. You probably would need to do a little trial and error to find out what works best, but that should help. Good luck, and I did enjoy your video! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍👍
You have done quite a bit of up grades im impressed thank you.
Add silicone caulking to the door lock around the perimeter should work well. Or make an aluminum plate as a spacer to make of the difference in the thickness of the door
Was it worth watching this video?
Absolutely! - I would (and probably will) watch it again! :)
Thanks!
If you keep a spray bottle of tea tree oil near your toilet and you spray it into the unit before closing it it will help keep the smell down. It’s a natural antibacterial/anti fungal agent.
Take out the mounting screws for your door lock and shorten the screws by cutting them down a little. They may be bottoming out before they fully pinch the door frame tight.
Not sure if your lock problem is a result of your bolts joining the inside to the exterior plates are becoming loose, but if it is you can put some lock tight on the end of the bolts. This will stop the bolts from backing off, which could cause your looseness.
RV lock put a bead of caulking around the edge and don't slam the door like a car door. Close the door like you are sneaking out. Keep in mind locks are only for honest people anybody with a crowbar can open a RV in seconds.
Also to make the screw get tight. Put a wooden tooth pick in the hole first.put screw back in and should tighten right up.
I know im late to the party.... Sorry.... but if you are still having the issue Ref: the rv lock.... "guinea pig" as a test. take out one of the screws that holds the lock in place. Try grinding the tip of the bolt back by... say... 1/8" but no more... you will probably have to taper the very end of the threads after you've trimmed to length, just a bit to clean the starting threads up. if you feel like the one bolt has achieved you purpose, repeat the process. This process is based on the premise the bolts have bottomed out.
Great overall. Enjoyed learning that: MiniBlinds + Cats = Fail
We have 2 of the RVLocks and the only issue has been the plastic keypads tear up. They are cheap and easy to replace. Sorry I can't help with your issue.
Love the rest of your upgrades.
Oh, and our WeBoost antenna is an outside mount. They have models for window or outside mount.
These two remind me of the couple from the channel Gone with the Wynns, like, they look very similar to me and made very similar lifestyle choices (living in an RV, though the Wynns are now on a sailboat). Just me?
Scarily similar in many more ways than one!!!
Wow, I thought the same thing.
Yes Loctite thread locker is fantastic if the screws are coming loose. Is that the problem? I suspect the screws may be bottoming out in the out side plate. You may need to use slightly shorter screws to get the sandwich effect really tight.
A little silicone between the lock plate and door might help stop the movement as well.
The cat and blinds thing was very funny!
Have you tried replacing the RV lock screws with shorter stainless ones?
At 15:06 you can see a cat in a box. I'm sure Justin Timberlake and Adam Samburg would love to make a song about your cat in a box.
Dude looks like barry allen the flash! :O
dude, i could not place who he looked like. then your comment came across my eyeballs, boy! you are so right! exactly! exactly like the flash! oh man! lol! so sweet these two are. thanks for the great videos, guys. awesome, keep em coming!
I have two RVs with the RV Locks on them. On one of them I had the same issues that you are describing. What I found was that the screws & bolts supplied with the RV Lock were just a bit too long for the thickness of my door and striker area. I went down to my local hardware store and got ones that were just a bit shorter. I also used a bit of lock tite when I installed them. 2 + years and no issues.
The drip on the shower head replacement is designed to keep the water warmer when you turn it back on. . Accordingto the instructions.
Also keeps plastic RV water pipes from blowing apart in the walls from too much pressure build up.
The drip is to remind you that you left the water pump turned on. A slow drip will have little impact on your water temperature. None really.
The cat and the blinds 🤣 DYING! - you said they were constantly in them, but seeing it cracked me up enough to scare 3 sleeping dogs! - We'll be full-time camper living by fall - thank you so much for this video!
on the door latch use two sided tape between the inside handle and lock tight or finger nail polish on the strike screws..love the video..
Instead of replacing the brick (mattress) that comes in the RV I would consider a high quality topper. Kohls has them. Much cheaper, a little lighter weight and very comfortable.
That's what I did and it's almost better than my regular bed. So comfy and cheaper than buying an entire new mattress. Easier to move as well.
I had to consider weight, so replaced my mattress with a nice air mattress. Had to put a topper underneath as well as on top to keep the cold temp away, but it's worked well. Deeper than my old mattress.
21:32 We have the RV Lock on our camper, it is solid and does not move. The bad thing about the RV lock is the material that the screws go into is of a plastic type and a machined wood-screw holds it all together. I should imagine if over-tightened, these screws would strip out the plastic. Personally I would buy the lock again, it has been rock solid since we purchased ours, but the one thing I do not like about the purchase, it only comes with one remote, you can buy more remotes, I just wish for the price it had two of them.
The hassle of doing all the mods over again is exactly why I haven't sold my other RV - the one in my profile picture, which is an Arctic Fox truck camper that I've had 10 years now.
Delta Bravo that solar/battery set up would be going with me to a new trailer... lol
Mark Cole agree
if your worried about the panel moving on the door lock.. pull it back off and use a silicone adhesive then re-assemble let dry and it shouldn't move anymore. just make sure you dont get it on the door latch pieces that are supposed to move
The cat! The blinds!. Made me laugh.
Black silicone caulk on the inside and out would keep the lock from moving. Just like you'd use liquid nails on something to hold it in place without the super glue affect.
you still should have covered the cost of the blinds. just give a disclaimer