Suggestion: Get a small pizza stone for the oven. It makes the gas oven cook things more evenly.

@LilKGames

Жыл бұрын

Great tip

@alexandrea3740

Жыл бұрын

Yes, using a pizza stone inside the camper oven really does make it cook more efficiently. Plus, Kellie can use the stone for her delicious pizzas, too.

@BAgodmode

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, they were found in a ravine in Modesto 4 days later. They’ll never get to make pizza.

In my experience, the camper ovens tend to burn things on the bottom before they are fully baked. I've found that adding a rectangle pizza stone right above the burner helps to even out the heat and not create the hotspots.

Highly recommend max vent covers. It allows you to have your vents open in the rain without the fear of water coming in.

Hi guys, you might want to consider mud dauber screens on your furnace exhaust. We live in Washington state and yellow jackets nested in the heat exchanger. It was a mess to clean them out. When I worked for an RV shop one of the techs said bugs and attracted to the propane smell. I don't know if that is true but the screens are easy to install and save a lot of head aches. What a nice rig, happy for you and enjoy.

@lindacantwell8266

Жыл бұрын

Yes, add those screens on your furnace exhaust before you leave your parents' home.

Kelly, place plastic soft cutting boards next to the stove to keep grease off the wall.

Would add a small electric heater. We used instead of the gas furnace. Also have a checkout list for every time you are ready to leave the camp site, ie steps up, door locked, vents and windows closed, antenna down and etc.

I done got to old to be going number 2 in freezing weather. Lol Gotta have my toilet and heat.

Y’all are now uptown and high rent! The KZread gods have been good and you deserve it! If you ever miss the ozarks pm us, we have a few acres on a river y’all can boondock on! You’ll love the RV life

Consider getting some type of parameter security video survelliance system installed, so when you hear that bump in the night, while you are sleeping, you will be able to respond accordingly. I would also install stronger locking mechanisms on your important external systems, i.e., water, power, electronics, locking gas cap, etc. I don't trust people with malicious intentions. As our financial and other systems collapse, just remember that desperate people do desperate things. I would hate to see members of my wonderful "KZread" family get violated. You both are awesome!

You can use two sided tape to hold down your boxes in the bathroom. It works well.

Wow! It's sooo nice! Ya'll aren't going to know how to feel not to have to set up and take down a tent every time! So happy for ya!

Also, one more thought - I run my entire 19’ rig (except for a/c and microwave) off of a Bluetti EB70S. I plug our 30 amp cable into a 30 amp > 15 amp adapter (dogbone), then plug into the Bluetti and it charges my rig’s batteries and runs all my 110 v plugs. (I have a video about this setup on my channel. I was pretty shocked it worked). Using prime day sale I just upgraded the Bluetti to an Ecoflow delta 2, but setup will remain the same (I just likely can run the a/c and microwave now for short periods as it has a higher watt output).

Glad to see you decided to keep the black tank. That gives an option if conditions are not favorable for all the other options. It is not hard to take care of. Just dump it when you dump the grey tank when you leave or find a dump station at a truck stop or RV dealer. Be sure to back flush and rinse so that you do not get obnoxious odors and use a really good tank treatment product. It will be very handy at times. Thanks for keeping us up dated! I miss all of your regular adventures and will be glad to see you back out there having fun!

So glad I didn’t have to wait until Thursday to see it!! Super nice and just think how much less time you’ll use for set up and take down! Tickled pink for ya’ll!!! Anxious to see your first overnight..

Earthquake Putty or Walmart equivalent to keep your counter items from falling or moving when traveling. It’s terrific!

@retroredo9850

Ай бұрын

Museum putty! Got it when earthquake here tossed vintage dishes out of buffet hutch., it does melt in heat so check it!

There's probably a way you can utilize the black tank to expand your gray tank by equalizing the 2 tanks. Very nice rig BTW....congratulations!!! I'm very happy for you both!

@robertmcdonald5277

Жыл бұрын

we use a bucket, drain gray in bucket dump in toilet. you don't want gray and black mixing in tanks.

@OldJohnT102347

Жыл бұрын

GOOD IDEA X2 On many RV's they add an extra dump slide valve, open BOTH Gray and Black valves, that way the Black and Gray can store Gray water as they're not using their black tank for waste, see my post above. John T

Suggestion: One’s stovetop with a removable plexiglass or large cutting board becomes a dish drying area as well as a prep area for cooking.

One other thing to remember... know your overall height... when going under bridges and overpass. Congratulations. Looks amazing 🤩

Taking out the toilet is genius level camping move. Nothing to dump, no foul odours..or chemicals. Small Jerry can (plastic gas can) for "number one" (get a she wee or similar for the female of the species) and compostable bags (fill with shavings or peat moss) and you have a separating composting toilet for one hundredth of the cost of a commercial composting toilet. Ammo can for number two "deposits" until you can toss or bury.

Velcro those things you don’t won’t to move every time I got tired of moving our stuff now it stays😊

“CAME WITH THE FRAME!!” The Burbs is my favorite movie!

Your Cape Cod Chips are upside down....😂 LOL...I was checking out what food you had. Love your new RV. It's awesome!! Thank you for sharing it with us.

UPTOWN HIGH RENT!!! Beautiful rig. Sooooo happy for you guys!!❤️

I very seldom comment, we just like to watch the videos….but, that shower was designed as a sit down shower. Sit and wash, then shave legs and all with the spigot in the original location. We have a 50 year old Airstream, and we completely rebuilt it so we could poop and pee all night, and we use the heck out of it.

@mjdietz

7 ай бұрын

😂🎉❤

Pizza stone on the metal plate a must. Another idea to increase Gray water capacity if not using black water tank is to buy a 3" valve for the end of sewer line, if room and open Gray and black valve. It will allow more waste water storage and easier dump with only 1 valve to open.

Place a baking stone in oven to keep food from burning on bottom. I have heard you can also use tile but i have not tried this myself. But the stone worked perfectly!! Perfect biscuits every time!!

@alexandrea3740

Жыл бұрын

You’re right! I use a pizza stone, and the oven is much more efficient.

Hi Guys, nice camper. FYI the fridge will probably run a couple months on a 30# tank great for boondocking. You can purge any air in the propane line after changing the propane tank by lighting the stove for a minute before turning on the fridge. On my tankless water heater I just turn on the water heater a few minutes before I need it and the water is hot. Drive safe

You need to check your manual about using the gas heat when it's below 38deg. We had a smooth side camper and the walls would sweat with gas heat when it was around freezing outside. The sides went wavy and started de-laminating. After we looked it told us not to do it in the manual.

A bacon tip, if you make it in the little oven it doesn’t stink it up as much and also much less mess! Baking sheet lined with parchment for 20 mins and it works like a charm! ❤

Congratulations! Enjoy heat and air conditioning and extra protection from bad weather and wild creatures while you keep doing what you love. 🎉

Since you aren't going to use the black tank you could install a gate valve on your outlet, in the small compartment on the rear drivers side. That way when you open the black and grey gate valves it will combine the tanks. Give you extra grey water capacity for boondocking.

Don't forget to buy screens for the furnace vent and I think the there's another vent somewhere else you buy a screen for otherwise the Mud Bugs will build a house in there and screw it all up...

you two make me feel there is still a chance newer generations will succeed

One more suggestion: Small tension rods (the kind that hold cafe-style curtains in a kitchen window) placed in front of all the refrigerator and freezer items you will eventually have will keep everything from falling out on your feet the first time you open those doors after traveling. My Dometic has grooves in the sidewalls of the frig. and freezer that seem to have been made for this purpose. These rods may also keep pressure off those doors and keep them from swinging open when Cody takes a curve too fast.

@katzsparkly8324

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need locks for the refrigerator? They don’t open? That’s cool.

@DeirdreHamilton0114

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes! We use tension rods EVERYWHERE. Fridge and cupboards.

@Gkeese

Жыл бұрын

We do this in our fridge as well while traveling. And pool noodles work well also.

@LadywolfT

Жыл бұрын

Our fridge locks, but still things will shift so I do recommend the pressure rods if you can. Also, in the cabinets where you said it was still messy and you hadn’t got it organized yet, Dollar General, and dollar tree and even Walmart have little containers that you can set things in like your spices. It can really help with organizing and keeping things from falling over while you’re driving. I have all my spices set in these containers above the stove and in my pantry cabinet. Of course our stove has never worked since we got it and the replacement is still on back order so we use induction plates and I cook outside when I can. get an oven thermometer so you can test your oven for accuracy before cooking in it. RV ovens are notorious for being inaccurate, so it will help you adjust if necessary. I’m so happy to see your excitement and can’t wait to see your new adventures!

@lisahoward3283

Жыл бұрын

Love your channel! Do you plan on changing the name of the channel/KZread?

We lived in a truck camper for over a year. It was even smaller than yours. You might want to check out our truck camper play list. We have a few ways to give even more storage. Congratulations on your new camper! We love your channel!

I live in MN, I would suggest one of those small $25 Walmart square space heater so when you are on electric shore power, you can easily heat the camper without using propane. we used it in our 26 ft camper and worked great!

Pretty fancy! That former microwave space looks ideal for paper towels.

I am amazed at the amount of technology in this camper. I can’t wait to see the awnings out and y’all relaxing/cooking/working out at camp. Safe travels y’all.

Awww, one of the best parts of having the RV is being able to pull over and use your own bathroom on travel days. No more public toilets. It also keeps you from being able to use boondockers welcome and harvest host. You do you though. It looks awesome and congratulations !!!!!

Cut yourself some slack, you just moved in! So happy for you! I won't have to worry about you guys in the winter.

So happy for you You know what you need because you slept in a tent before Lots of luxury now but at least you will be able to sleep at Walmart like all of us van dwellers 😅

And I’m so glad you guys are going to still cook outside we have experience a lot of good time with you cooking out in the wilderness

Congratulations!! I love it. Now I'd it rain you can chill and watch Netflix. You can stay nice are warm. Happy for you too. God bless you too. 🥰❤️

We are so happy for you. I think in general you will be warmer and safer during bad weather. You both emit joy, great find.

Just a suggestion to get a Max fan cover (and bug cover for it), if it will fit with the kayaks on the roof. It is helpful for when it rains. The bug covers for all outside vent are a must. Amazon has them all, and I am sure your Dad can get them too. It is a great truck camper. Please share the link to bed pads you got to put under mattress. We need some. Enjoy figuring out how to make it work for you.

Those of us in Texarkana, AR are so proud of both you guys. If your parents ever disown you, will take you in as family, AS LONG WE GRANDKIDS OUT OF THE DEAL!!!!

I would recommend you get the max payload off of the yellow sticker, usually found on the driver side door opening. Then determine your available payload as you deduct the truck camper weight, your gear, added weight, etc. After several shakedown trips you will get it dialed in. Truck Campers are great. We put 11k miles in one in 2018. Organization is key.

The oven is a good place to store pans while traveling. Also a small tension rod where the microwave used to be would work great for storing baskets and you wouldn't have to install a door there. Plastic baskets are awesome for campers, to keep things from moving around while traveling. I'm sure you'll find your own style and what works best for you! Awesome camper and You're sure to make many memories while on the road in it! We always enjoy your videos and are happy to see you get this new addition to your lifestyle!!

It is so nice. You will have some great times in your new home!

I can see in the future you guys will be taking us on an adventure With you being out to sea on your sailboat. Whatever the background what I see as the most important reason I watch your channel is because you are a wonderful couple that gives light to a darkening world.

I have a very small kitchen space in our RV as well. I love to cook. I found these spice containers on amazon that work very well for me and they hold a surprising amount of spice. I have them held down for travel with museum tape. This is the ones I have. They are currently unavailable but when you pull them up you’ll see others that are about the same. KaryHome Spice Shaker Jars, Seasoning Shaker Box Condiment Set , Seasoning Storage Containers,Brown. I wish I had a large sink like that. I have a very small round sink. Congrats on your new camper!

You guys have become part of our week. Always look forward to another episode of a day in your life. Hears to hoping our trails cross sometime. 🍻

Soooooo excited for y’all!!! I think there are a lot of changes you will make in terms of storage. I think IKEA has alot of good options and I’ve seen alot of rv videos with tips on storage. But you have time!!! I think this is great for y’all and can’t wait to see it all decorated and cozy for y’all. You deserve it. I almost spit my wine out last week when you gave me the cliffhanger 🤣🤣🤣 but I get it!

I LOVE! Your new truck camper, I really think you will enjoy it very much and i look forward to joining you in your adventures via your videos. If I may with regards to the toilet paper and paper towels we keep them in zip bags to avoid moisture and bugs. Some how some way ants and other creators find their way in 🤣 as to the furnace they draw a lot of LP and fast! Not sure if your A/C has a heat strip you can use when on shore power or keep your heater buddy just for a while just in case. Also if you have a Costco membership filling an empty 30lb. Tank is a flat rate of $16 way cheaper then anywhere else. And lastly keep an eye on shower door on inside, moisture and steam will damage that wood paneling. Might be good to wipe down after ever shower. Again so excited for you both, enjoy 😊

Very nice camper! No doubt you’re gonna love it. The switch to lithium is definitely worth it. I’ve been full-time for about four years and made the switch just over a year ago. With two 100ah batteries, a 200w portable panel and a 2000w inverter I could go indefinitely - as long as I didn’t go more than two days without some sun (I had a little 2200 watt generator just in case). Plus lithiums weigh half as much as lead acid.

When using your vent hood fan above cooktop, be sure the vent is open on the exterior, it snaps closed for when not in use and traveling.

The new home on wheels looks amazing. thank you for showing it now I'm thinking of getting a unit lol

Congratulations! Interesting. I’m thinking I would definitely choose the toilet over the shower. You will see what works for you. Exciting adventure.

I'm impressed with the head room where the bed is.

I love your camper! I wish my husband would agree to trade in our Airstream for a truck camper-maybe someday. Suggestion: Put your pots and pans in the drawer under the oven. Also, soft-sided baskets (Lowes Hardware or Target) or stackable plastic bins could be used in cabinets to hold groups of items.

I absolutely love your excitement. I hope your beautiful new home gives you even better adventures to share.

Absolutely beautiful new home. Wow, talk about uptown high rent! Congratulations, safe travels, wonderful life

I get so excited seeing the new stuff. That camper is uptown high rent!

Wow!!! I love it! Can't wait to see your new adventures!! 🙂

So happy for you kids. I am eager to see how it works for you. I think once you are organized and have a few trips under your belt it will leave you more time for adventures.

You two are so cute! You're so excited about your new home. It's beautiful and I think y'all are really going to love it.

Suggestion: The oven drawer possibly could hold your campfire Dutch oven along with other pots as you may find the standard propane oven might burn the bottom of muffins etc. due to flame heating element being so close to interior rack. Our rv ovens tend cause this issue. Another KZreadr suggested placing a pizza stone inside on oven bottom to disperse the heating. I’ve not tried as yet but definitely makes sense. Also due to lack of adequate height within these ovens be prepared to butterfly, cut one’s 🦃 in half, prior to cooking as most turkeys sit tall.

@amydelpiere9315

Жыл бұрын

We were able to purchase a small rectangular pizza stone that fits just right in our Suburban oven. I thought it did give us better results with the oven. The stone did crack after a few road trips but that does not affect its usefulness.

Niiiiiice. Glad to see you're upgrading from the tent! 👍👍

How exciting! Congratulations guys… you’re gonna be “uptown high rent” comfy in that camper… can’t wait to see the next video and watch you guys relaxing with the awnings and lights.

Congrats on your new rig/home! I’m sure you’re going to really enjoy it! I’ve been camping a long time, am in my mid 60’s now, and tow an RV. Might I suggest a small electric heater to use when connected to shore power? I know you boondock camp a lot, but when a power pedestal is available, why burn your propane when you’ve paid for hookups in a campground? I’m looking forward to your next videos as you get to know your new home!

@LadywolfT

Жыл бұрын

I second this. It really can save you a lot of propane.

@bettyf5682

Жыл бұрын

i third this... we do this in ours

@richardherrington2852

Жыл бұрын

@@LadywolfT I only camp and go canoeing and fishing where I can plug in my electric heater or I go camping in warmer weather where I do not need to plug in the heater.

Congratulations on your new home! It’s really nice.

cannot wait to get you guys back on the road.....looking forward to the new rig and adventures.will be fun watching you adjust to the new changes.

I've been following y'alls channel for about a year. I'm soo excited and happy for y'all. I can't wait to see the video of your trial night. I'm glad you won't be freezing in unavoidable ice an wind storms. Y'all have been through alot that many people would've given up the lifestyle over just since I've been watching your channel and have taken 95% of it with grace and overcame every obstacle put in your way. Y'all definitely 100% deserve that nice truck and beautiful camper. Best wishes

You do a really great job explaining everything. This is my second time watching the video I just love this so much

Haha! It came with the frame! I don’t hear enough quotes from The Burbs!

Love ❤ your truck and camper,think you made a great choice. Can’t believe the storage! You will be making some GREAT memories in it. Can’t wait to see your adventures

To prevent your clothes storage bins from buckling under the weight of them being stacked...you could put in a simple shelf. It will make getting them in and out so much easier and if you also take the curtain rod out and put a shelf up there you'll have a slim shelf to tuck other things in if you need it....if they are small you can find those desk size organizer baskets so they stay contained on the shelf. Also in the bathroom...if you wanted to keep those things you have on the bathroom counter while moving, you could probably just use a bungy cord with a couple hooks on either side and attach the cord whenever you're driving, everything can just stay there. It's nice when you move alot to not have to batten down the hatches all the time...the more battened down permanently they are, the better, especially when you're going off grid on bumpy roads (as you know!) I don't know what it is about campers but it feels like things literally fly around back there while driving! lol

I love how Kelly points with her feet! Haha Love your new house! I send you love and good vibes! ❌⭕❣️

Stick steel wool in all the pipe holes and cracks to keep mice out,love the camper

@LadywolfT

Жыл бұрын

Dealer told us that is a no-no in your furnace vents. Said to just buy the screen cover as it needs to breathe.

@conniewaite1371

Жыл бұрын

@@LadywolfT talking about the 2lines that ran inside the camper from an outside cubby

Enjoy! So happy for ya's! 🙂 Very nice!

We are so excited for you guys! That is so cool. So glad you are bear proof. No longer will we loose sleep about you guys being safe. We are so excited!!!!! David and Juanita

@Gkeese

Жыл бұрын

So true. We've never camped in beat country. I want to, but we didn't have security then. This spring we will. Can't wait.

@davidhunt1194

Жыл бұрын

google bears breaking into campers! Still need awareness, added security and nearby protection

@greygooseadventures5212

Жыл бұрын

@@davidhunt1194 so the day a bear rips through our transit van, I am done. Ain’t happening unless we leave the door open or a window that can be broken. Less worried about them than people breaking in and stealing our stuff.

Command hooks and small lightweight baskets to take advantage of wall space under cabinets and in corners. Also Hanging macrame nets or bags for storage.

This is one of the best walk throughs I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing.

Loving this so much! I wish someone told me that it was more than doable to be happy living remote and not following the stereotypical path of owning a stick build/perm home in the US. I regret chasing statis and square footage; it was expensive without reward. When my buddy told me he bought a dually and camper to tour the Sierras I was curious about why (circa 2011). I should've asked him more questions. Nowadays, I have downsized and happier--love the challenge to live with less. Enjoy your vids! Onward.

Wow love it and si happy for ya all Everything is laid out nicely and makes sense! Ya all won't know how to act! Have fun!

I have a camping toilet in my shuttle bus. I didn't want to mess with installing Grey and black tanks. Works good for me.

Looks awesome and so cozy!!

We have the same brand of camper, and it’s great. The over the sink dish drainer or whatever u wanna call it works amazingly good. I use mine all the time. However the batteries , we haven’t switched yet but we’re def gonna have to because they did drain to fast. And we bought ours new in August of 19 and we love it. We were expecting a bunch of problems from all the horror stories we heard from others about their camper’s. So we expected to have something happen to us as well. But so far we haven’t had any , fingers crossed 🤞 it continues, LOL. So go have some fun out there without having to dread sitting up a tent, and not having to worry about the wildlife sleeping beside ya, 😂 safe travels guys 🙏👍🧡

No more Dome Life tent? Welcome to the RV Lifestyle

Congratulations on your new camper …use to have a cab over not that nice but loved it… know y’all will too. 🐾🧸

A hint for your RV oven. They aren't so good so use your pizza stone in it too and it will help with better heat distribution.

You will love the outdoor shower to wash dishes!

That is an impressive slide in truck camper for sure.

Congratulations you two!!!! Love it 🥰 can’t wait to hear and see all your new adventures, looking forward to it! Love you two beautiful souls... positive vibes and much blessings 🤗

Beautiful new rig! Can't wait to see you all take it out and get back to enjoying a new lifestyle.

Perfect setup for Cape Lookout NC, primitive camping on the beach, yall would love it.

Aww love 💘carrot 🎂, yummy 😋, so so happy for you two, for new camper, enjoy

We are so excited for you both!

Wow!!! This is awesome! Love your truck and camper! That's uptown high rent!!!! ❤

Congrats!! I am soooo happy for you guys! Kelly, you are the the one that gave me confidence to cook with my dutch oven 😮 you gotta find room for it 😅 looking forward to the maiden voyage 😊😊