My good friend, there was a writer (cannot remember their name...maybe Palahnuk (sp?) - who said "take in all the information, decide what works for you, discard the rest and thank the person supplying the information"

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx… that is great advice !

Love love love the bonus! So important to get these expectations upfront. This happens with me at my sticks & bricks as my “grown” children come to visit. Especially with COVID19 & remote work. Once all is communicated it eliminates hurt feelings or frustration & makes the visit so much more enjoyable

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Your are talking truth !

Thanks Scott!

@gosmall.livelarge

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have you seen this video I did on the Italian import Wingamm Oasi 540 kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpiJx5J7qdDchc4.html

You always give such good information , 👍

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

I try. thx Mildred

One handed hose attachment....I’m impressed!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx LOL 😆

Great practical tips as always. Thank you. What a thoughtful person you are to be so considerate of your host/in-laws. Stay safe, enjoy Florida!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Appreicate your comment Eileen

Scott, 3 words for this video...AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! The sewer solution is simply amazing. I’m sure most people haven’t thought of connecting to the already installed sewer clean-out. You just solved an issue my wife and I were discussing just today. Regarding connecting to city water: I watched your previous video talking about connecting to city water and thought there was a design issue with the Travato. Now I understand it’s not an issue but it’s more about staying in a resource conservation mindset. Thanks for another great video.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris. Glad you enjoyed it. Thrilled to learn you are working on your RV

Good point about talking with family ahead of time about staying in your van. So nice to visit and have your own space.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

It really is Toni !

@ToniAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

I experienced this a couple years ago.

Thanks a lot Scott, Lots of good tips and tricks for newbies.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked !!

Really great video. Thanks for sharing.

@gosmall.livelarge

Жыл бұрын

Y W

Thank you for these tips. I’m still in the “research” stage. Your videos are great🌺❤️🌺

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

I had a similar issue... fixed sewage with a maceratot pump. A portable Flojet can pump 100 feet uphill.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@toycarcollector

3 жыл бұрын

I read that information too and I can understand when the hose is full and the water keeps coming. But what about at the end of the release, there is nothing to push the water / waste up hill. So you disconnect the hose and now everything in the hose flows down hill?

@dfloyd888

3 жыл бұрын

@@toycarcollector I do a rinse, and then “walk” the hose from the RV to a he dump inlet to ensure any remaining stuff has drained from the hose into the sewer port.

Luke!! (Give him a hug please...you know that’s always my request! LOL) Scott, I cant thank enough for your videos. You have taught us so much.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Lori Jo

Great video Scott, you’re not weird! Setting expectations and having your own space is the only way to go, makes for happy family, happy life. I’m a proud 2019 GL owner and love having the two separate sleeping areas. I occasionally travel with friends, have slept three people in my Travato with three dogs very comfortably. I was very disappointed when Winnebago change the floor plan. Luca is so cute. Hope Kyle likes his new rig, safe travels! 😷

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

thanks AM Check.. more with Kyle and his rig soon (as soon as it get out of the dealer repair shop going on 5 weeks now). congrats on your GL

Luke paid his check!! 💙

@gosmall.livelarge

10 ай бұрын

LOL

Thanks, Scott! The dump station will not be a problem with my future Van that has a cassette toilet and popup shower.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

good to know

Setting expectations conversations is so key ! Thank you for this tip!

@gosmall.livelarge

10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

"non-Volta, generator " T owner here. I think the adapter works the same way in my rig as it does in yours. I plug in and just set the One Place to the lower input setting. That keeps us from blowing the fuse in their garage. Lets us run the AC or Truma heat on heat strips just fine. Surprised that you Volta folks ever need to plug in.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger. If staying for a few nights I probably wouldn’t bother, but I’m not driving to charge the system… and the A/C is running 24/7 as the temps are in the low 80s in day and low 70s at night.. That type of power consumption calls for shore power

Great video. Another option for those with larger rigs that are less mobile. A wheeled sewage tote. You can dump your tanks into it , wheel it over to the clean out and dump without having to move your rig. You can also use a regular 20 amp outlet with an adapter to plug in if installing a 30 amp service is not an option. You couldn’t run ac but it would probably keep you charged enough to run ac off the Volta when needed.

@liaodesign

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I think you might answer my question so I’m still fairly new to RV my don’t have lithium just solar and generator so sound if you are plug to shore power to 30 amp outlet at home you can’t run your AC? Can you run microwave? Thanks

@danleonard3600

3 жыл бұрын

@@liaodesign if you had a 30 amp outlet you could run the ac or anything else in the unit. You might trip a breaker if you ran the ac and other items like microwave but probably not. My comment was based on being plugged into a 20 amp regular household outlet with an adapter. An ac takes more than 20 amps and would trip the breaker in that scenario but not with a 30 amp service. I have a 30 amp outlet at home and plug my camper into it to charge when not traveling. It also makes a handy extra guest room.

@liaodesign

3 жыл бұрын

So I’m using adapter connecting to my 20amp outlet I shouldn’t try to run AC or Microwave? I never try it and probably won’t since I’m home but just want to know thanks.

@danleonard3600

3 жыл бұрын

@@liaodesign you could run the microwave on a 20 amp circuit. That’s what you do in your house. Just not with very many other high draw items on at the same time. Just remember in the camper everything is running off one outlet so don’t try to run a bunch of items at the same time. You’ll know if it’s too much when a breaker trips. If it doesn’t trip you’re good.

@liaodesign

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info!

My husband had a massive ischemic stroke 3.31.15 so I definitely like our own space.🌺❤️🌺

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Hope he is well

Morning, scott and luke....love this info

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know it helps

Great tip on expectations. Avoids some if not all possible issues.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you !

Great tips! I researched using one of those portable macerator pumps to empty the holding tanks, which can use a garden hose to move the contents to the sewer clean out up to 100 ft. That would make it very convenient to park in a driveway for longer periods without having to hunt down a dump station.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

good point !

“Free soap” 🤣 - now that is the pro bonus tip right there!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Free soap 🧼!!

The look on Luke's face says that you better look carefully when slipping on shoes today! Thank you for the helpful information!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Very organized and informative.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the information. Another great video. Be safe out there in this crazy time.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Dave !

Great video, thanks!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

M G … You're welcome!

Hi Luke! Scott I also think that any kind of RV lifestyle you chose is right for you. We don’t all need to be full time RVers. Thanks for the information. Still educating myself about the lifestyle. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ Cheers!!!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

🥶 🇨🇦 🙏 F&T :)

Thanks for the information.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

😻😻 love the kitty!

@gosmall.livelarge

4 ай бұрын

Meow 😻

Thank you for all the information about your van and tips and tricks of van life. Still on the research stage but eyeing the 59G. I rented once but the renters set up everything for me.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

You tell them Luke!! 😂 Good info. 👍👍 Glad we ran into you. 👋

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Always!

Great ideas Scott! Travel on!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Luke is such a good guy!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom… you are right!

Love Luke ☺️

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

#vanlife LUKE

Luke is so adorable! 😻

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

#vanlife LUKE 🐈

So many things I never thought of.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

glad to help FranJ

Rick from Madison Wisconsin here. Excellent information Scott. I have already added a 30amp RV receptacle in my garage to accommodate my new Gemini when it gets here in May. I will be replacing the toilet in the RV with the Laveo toilet (thanks Terry Minix), so waste issue solved. I also have purchased a fresh water hose, but still need to get the green filter system selected. I have learned so much from watching your video's, and appreciate the effort and information you share with us. Looks like I am going to travel to Southern California to spend a month with family, so I will moochdock with them, but I am sure they don't have a 30amp hook up, so I will have to use the dogbone connector for the rig. Thanks again.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like are making all the proper plans. Proud of you !

My late mother in law could never understand that we preferred our own comfortable bed rather than her livingroom floor . She finally understood when we took her up to the High Sierra's and realized that it was just like a home.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

that is one way to get the message across!

Thanks for sharing some tips! Well appreciated. :)

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey N d J…thank you :)

As always, a great video

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for sharing ❤

@gosmall.livelarge

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks, Scott. I hope you and Luke are well. I've been staying behind a church with access to a bathroom and other things. I've been using a gallon jug for pee and then flushing down the church toilet. I don't feel uncomfortable to use the church toilet for poop. I've been here for 2 months and haven't needed to go to the dump. My black tank is still empty. I've also really enjoy my private trailer space, strong wifi and laundry. Take care and stay safe!!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! So glad to hear from you. Been long time since Wallace ID. Glad to see you are doing well. Still such an inspiration. Maybe we can do a collaborative project sometime? Best to you

@TravelsByTrike

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge Yes, I'd love that. Take care and be safe. Pets to Lucas!!!

Thanks for the info Scott. We plan to use a portable waste tote tank at our house. Can dump that into our septic tank. We do have a state park camp ground roughly 15 min away that we can also use to your point ($5 per dump). Jealous of your weather. 3 degrees F and snowing at 1:00 pm in Northern IL. At least it is above zero :)

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Jane!! LOL I was sweating earlier today in jeans and had to change to shorts tank top and sandals ! $5 waste tank is great price !

Thank you for another smart video.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Mooch docking is a nice change from Boondocking and RV parks. I'm surprised you didn't talk about a maserator. It's a pump you can attach a hose to the pump, it grinds down the waste and pumps it through a smaller hose. Then you can run that hose inside to toilet on the main floor. Then it pumps your waste water into the house sewer system. Great video.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting points. I think I will stick with quick empty tank dump LOL

Great tips again! I’m planning on visiting with family too. I have 3 brothers & 3 sisters so lots of mooching! Nice to catch up & help them with things. My simple class B will probably have a 2.5 g portal porta potty. Can carry container to any toilet to empty save $$$. Volta a definite! Leaning towards Mode. Gotta make it to Colorodo for winter skiing! Need 4x4! My daughter & granddaughter live there. Other daughter NYC! Something stealth to staying in the city too.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

thx Janis for sharing

You have great in-laws!

@gosmall.livelarge

10 ай бұрын

The best!

Great video

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

As a traveling nomad, i believe its healthy to sit in one place and give yourself a rest from decisions on where to go next, weather patterns, reservations to park your house!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Traveling nomads knows best!

You are not weird that’s exactly how I feel

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

I like how you roll !

I like the information

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Elle

I don’t think its weird at all. I would prefer my own space, especially for personal hygiene. Hey, I sent an email to Embassy this morning after watching quite a few of your videos over the last few months. Thank you for the professionalism and all the real time experience.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Karen, glad you reached out to Embassy RV. Keep us posted on your journey.

Nice set up!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Bravo Scott! I don’t think you are at all wierd about staying in other people’s overheated homes, using their bathrooms, and (for me) feeling super worried that I will dirty/damage/missuse their stuff and disorder their space. Nothing beats control over your own space, maintenance of your habits, and staying in your personal comfort zone.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Totally with you M P

Helpful. Thanks

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

My friend has a sewer clean out in her front yard. She can dump her tanks there. We both never put toilet toilet paper in the toilet. Doggie bags work great for that. Good video.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea

Thanks for the info. It would probably be the opposite for me visiting in my Roadtrek with family. “Mom, we need our privacy!” 🤣

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool S H

Getting my van so I can visit my daughter on the OBX of NC more often. Planning on staying in her yard and she is totally cool with that. I know she won’t have any expectations of moving into the house as we have talked about it. We even talked about the possibilities of me getting something put in for electrical. Can I just say I would not mind 79 degrees especially now. But so on point with having your own space to feel comfortable in especially with a longer stay. For me I think the composting toilet will give me a good option. Another advantage of staying by family may be to have access to better WiFi. But of course be prepared to use your own. Good to see Luke make an appearance!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cheri!! Great point on the WiFi. Forgot to mention that. Maybe another video, that would be to upgrade service and get Google WiFi devices

@cheriduchrow1089

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge yes this would be a great addition. Thank you for these great videos!

Aloha from Westchester, California 🌺❤️🌺

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Albin’s!

I paid to have water and 30 amp hookups at my Mother's home in New England because I travel up there for a few weeks at a time as well. Like you, I could not install a sewer dump station because of the location of the clean out. I ended up just buying a portable tank on wheels to keep at her house and empty as needed, no cost other than the initial cost of the tank. Maybe that would work for you too? Keep up the good videos!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob.. appreicate you sharing

OK- you axed for it! Great video (was that a sigh of relief?) and you kept it moving at a very reasonable pace- Thank You! But, was hoping for a cost breakdown for the 30 Amp breaker install- it couldn't have been inexpensive, although- a great bonus for a longer stay!!! If it 'adds value' to a homeowner, perhaps (if the cost is more modest, of course) it could be split or shared- spreading the electrician cost over a couple of people. The Price would be very helpful. Also, it's completely 'Nermal' to wanna use your own bathroom, and most people I know would be super grateful for your considerate behavior! Personally, I would shower in the haus & ONLY if everyone else were gone, occasionally use the terlet. But, personal grooming, teeth brushing & ADL's- definitely in my own rig! H2O savings alone (tank trips) makes using the house beaudoir worth it. Just sayin' Great video though- I learnt a ton! I'm a Host truck camper guy, not a B-van owner. Just caught the wiring cost (after the free bonus advice!)- My Bad! Thanks all around!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for your thoughtful comment !!

Great video as always Scott👍🏽 and Hi 🤚🏽 #vanlife Luke 🐱

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

Great video. You didn’t mention this but I’m sure it is a given, to offer to reimburse the home owner for the cost of electricity and even water if it is metered, when staying that long with family or friends. Ask before using their laundry facilities for heavy duty items like mats. They are not industrial appliances like at a laundromat so use caution. You talked about “your” expectations but don’t forget to respect their expectations and lifestyle too. They may be relieved not to have to provide meals for guests, for example. Be the guests they will love to see come back.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Great points Donna!

0:10 - this may work for many, and i apprecaite this. I would not impose on "family" (i have none) or "friends" (well, maybe, but for less than three days....Benjamin Franklin said that guests and fis stink after three days) - but i'm watching for the tech tips. The goal is "caravan and boondock". If i'm alone, GREAT! If i am with others, we will build a community! TO THE GULCH!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

many ways to RV… chose what works best for you

My man!! I envy you

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

LOL.. happy to help

Another option for waste is a system, like flowjet that enables being able to dump without the need for gravity.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting M M

paw 🐾 up and meow

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Luke! 🐈

@xrpxtrariceplease2811

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge you should have luke logo sticker ;)

Also check out sewer treatment plants!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Yes… great point

I put in a 30A box at my house. We used it for our trailer and I’d use it to cool it to clean it after a trip. I’d also cool the fridge and pack it before we left. We could use it for a guest room too. I had electric, water and cable Tv all accessible to it. My septic is around back so that would not really work. Have you ever looked into a macerator pump for sewage? It can pump up hill and it would make that distance you showed. You could even leave it there for next time 🤷🏼‍♂️ Just a thought ✌🏼

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks T S M :) Hadn’t thought about a macerator pump for sewage. Tank dumps are so easy

@Thesaltymedic36

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge they are but they make ones that will click on like a hose. Has a motor on it and hose. Just need to connect it to the battery and pump away. 👍🏼

I’ve saved this video

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

You’re not weird.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Joan !

Ha, no permit needed where I live. No one gives a damn what we do out here in the (currently frozen) sticks. And you could dump directly into the septic if you don't mind driving across the "yard." So far the standard house outlet is working fine for Lucille in the garage but I will put in 30amp at some point.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Frozen TX. Yikes!!

Thanks for Another excellent video. Where you are parked you look pretty level. You may have mentioned this before....Do you ever level the rig? Do you ever have problems with not being level?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Greg. Leveling is usually not an issue. If there in uneven surface I move the van to remedy best I can. I don’t use leveling blocks.

Looking forward to a video on Kyle’s rig. Any plans for that in the near future. That would be closer to my preference over a travato.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan. Hopefully have it next week. Been at the service dealer for one month now. Exhausting!

Love watching your videos! In my pop up I have to attach a pressure regulator before I hook up the hose. Does the Travato need one or is it built in?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Best to use a pressure regulator on your hose. I have one on my “traveling” fresh water hose cause never sure of water pressure at the source. House pressure here is not strong

Ever thought that if Luke had his own channel we could watch that too and double your monetization? Kyle’s parents have an awesome house. Would love to learn more about his RV. A class C? Kyle’s parents are Filipino, right? Yeah, in Manila 79 degrees is like a blizzard when the heat goes out.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Kyle is Vietnamese… so…. Happy Lunar New Year… Year of the Ox

Great tips thank you. Question, can you somehow gravity feed clean water into vans tank? Love your rig.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Some vans have that. My Travato 59GL does not. I wish it did.

@marybeth488

3 жыл бұрын

The Travato 59G (without the lithium) has a gravity feed under the bench by the door. The tank is 21 gallons and I always fill it there with my designated fresh water hose.

Have you had any issues with neighbors or HOAs? I was planning on our van being a daily driver when homedocked, but realized our HOA won't allow it to be parked in the driveway. Working on getting that resolved before committing to a purchase. Glad to see Kyle got the itch to travel!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for note about Kyle. Don’t have properties that have an HOA, so no real experience about that.

I’m a bit confuse about the electric why u need a dedicate 30 amp box can you just use the adapter and just connect to the regular household 20 amp outlet looks like the yellow adapter you go there? That what I been doing when connect my RV at home. Also not been negative not sure the sewer tip is a tip isn’t that a no brained if you can dump you would need to go to the nearest dump station. I think i need to invest and get one of those flexible jose like what you go seems lighter and save space! Since been watching a lot of your awesome videos not to get personal but since you and Kyle married so you guys don’t live together in the RV? Great video as usual thanks for sharing.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for asking… in this situation which is semi-permanent, is because the two outlets in the garage are nearly overloaded without the RV. So had to look for an alternative. Which lead to the 30 AMP dedeicated circuit, which works better for current and situation and when RV guests come to visit.

Thank you Scott, for your Travato do you have different electrical adapters for the different amps like 15,30,30. Or do you just change it on your panel. I have asked another KZread husband and wife and she said we don’t touch the panel. We just bought three different adapters one for each. Thanks Houli.

@gosmall.livelarge

2 жыл бұрын

Having adapters is a good idea

Love the stance of your rig! How high is that lift and what size tires? Is she 4WD?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam… appreciate that. Lift was 3”. Front wheel drive. Tires same size as OEM.. Here are the videos to check out. Lift - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXuZppunopm2nbQ.html Tires - kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5aWm7Bwccq1c6g.html Wrap - kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2h4z5memczWmqQ.html

A lot of people would much rather use their own RV bathroom. Not strange at all. Did you consider a macerator pump for emptying the black and grey? Kudos for emptying those small tanks only once a week. I can barely make it through a long weekend without filling the tanks of my TT at state parks without sewer.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Brett. My grey has a macerator pump. Black is gravity. Thanks for watching and commenting sir !!

@brettb8825

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge You could use a wheeled blue boy tote to transfer to the sewer clean-out. They make low profile tanks for pop ups that would be low enough. I only suggest these options because driving 30 miles and paying $15 seems excessive, but then I'm used to state park overnights at $20-22 per night including dump stations. Maybe you enjoy your "outings" once a week as it gets you out of the driveway for the day.

Wouldn't be cheaper to get a 15amp to 30amp RV conversion cable? But it might trip fuses depending on appliances running in house so you probably did it right for a long stay but handy to have for a short one not a electrician just putting it out there 😎

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

have one of those converter cables. i / we wanted full 30 amp service to run a/c 24/7

Lol 😂 I’m the same way. I’d rather use my own “restroom”

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

Totally NOT weird to prefer your person bathroom- Generator style T same electrical set up

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Thx Cathy

I have my own septic tank till the county upgrades our area.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

awesome

Does anyone know if there is such a service that will come to YOU and dump your RV tank?

I so agree with not wanting to stay with family whether it’s for a few days or longer! That is my plan for next year. X’d fingers here! Love my family with all my heart, but I want my own bed and bathroom, that’s why I want my van! Great info yet again.... dump stations etc.! Nice to have the warmer weather here!!!! 👋🏻. Wishing you fun and sun 🌞.... take care!

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cathie… I bet your van will totally change they way you travel with your family. Has been that way for me at least.. I think you’ll love staying with them on your terms.

Richard here from Ca. I've often wondered what the increase of a homeowners utility bill would be from plugging our RV;s into them. After Covid-19 clears up and we are permitted to travel more loosely, we would like to visit family and friends in other states but don't want to burden them with an excessive utility bill if we stay for an extended period. Question. Since you tend to stay at your in-laws more frequently, do you have and idea about how much their utility bill has increased? Great video!! Thanks. P.S. Have you ever sanitized your fresh water tank? Is it necessary since you live in yours full time?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Richard. Sanitized tanks no, but I empty tank regularly and fill with fresh water so the water doesn’t sit. I probably should sanitize. But too busy drinking the water from the system! As to utility bills, quite minimal I think. 6-8 fresh water tank fills in a month at 18 gallons = $10 maybe?! Electric, imagine plugging in a window A/C unit that is used 10-15 hours a day at 70% cycle… guessing $50? Glad to hear you want to stay with friends and family longer

Can I just follow U around and get a hands on day to day tutorial? LOL

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

LOL… that would be a great video and or business model.

We do not like dump stations so we bought an external macerator and a 25 foot hose large diameter hose. Costs about $350. We pull up to one side of our home and use the clean out connection. I love it because I can do serious cleaning on the tanks at my leisure. I can dump and rinse as many times as needed. I added a clear connection so I can see where we are at with the cleaning. Using this system I can get all the way to clear water out of the black tank. It can take a while however, usually 2 to 3 rinses. The Travato G has a macerator but not the small hose. Can you connect a macerator hose to the Travato G? They say that you can even use a standard hose in some cases. If you have not already seen this video on black tank maintenance it is very informative. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYmLqc6mYsq3lqg.html

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Some great points T C C…. You are right on cleaning out black tank. I have used ice with the best results. Thanks for sharing !

How about laws regarding parking an RV in the driveway for extended periods?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Always good to check local laws John

I think using the house bathroom is no big deal, just clean up after yourself. Also you could pee in a bottle and dump. Seems contradictory to use their soap and washer/dryer which costs electricity too but not impose to use a toilet, which you could use your own tp. I vote all or none😉😘

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

pee in bottle… nope. thanks for sharing

@lifeisshort-makeitsweet869

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge lol thought you might react like that but it is a solution. Thanks for the chuckle.

How much electricity did you use plugged in?

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Small amount, likely like a window A/C unit I’m guessing

Why do u need a dogbone adapter? If you have 30 amp service at this house, why not just plug in to your newly installed 30 amp outlet along with the surge protector.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Great observation. I did not want to complicate the video… but the reason you see the dog bone is because the electrician misunderstood and installed at 50AMP receptical as that all that he brought. 30 AMP circuit at the box.

@daviddion3731

3 жыл бұрын

@@gosmall.livelarge gotcha. i thought that may have been the case but wasn’t sure. rock on.

Why do you need a water filter for the same water that the residents use every day? I keep my RV at my house also and used a filter until I realized one day, “why am I wasting a filter for water that is perfectly fine when I’m in my house”? Food for thought.

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Drinking water inside is filtered at sink and fridge. Water is rather hard. Filter to remove hard water. Thanks for asking

FYI.. My Wastewater District offers free rv dump to residents..

@gosmall.livelarge

3 жыл бұрын

Many do. Thx for sharing

😀👍👍👍

@gosmall.livelarge

11 ай бұрын

Right on