The BEST RV Modifications NOBODY Does (In Less Than 20 Minutes)

ALL NEW MODS! We've been spending some time adding EVEN more really cool mods to our RV in preparation for more RV living fun this spring and we share 20 mods we've recently made that are not your "typical" RV mods!
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Magnetic Light: amzn.to/3Ub46Ij
Ports: amzn.to/422GKGR
67 Designs Rail: gratefulglamper.com/67
Peplink Router: amzn.to/3O5ijm7
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Dutch Aire Conversion: gratefulglamper.com/rvfridge
Dump Buddy: amzn.to/3SozaTz
Blink Cameras: amzn.to/3vOBla8
Govee Water Leak Sensors: amzn.to/3vGiUVl
Soft Close Drawer Glide: amzn.to/4b6GoTy
Waste Master: gratefulglamper.com/etrailer
Dura Flaps: gratefulglamper.com/duraflap
Closet Maid: amzn.to/3SoFN8n
Propane Quick Connects: amzn.to/3vGjqCL
Proclip: gratefulglamper.com/proclip
Intro 0:00
Windows 0:30
Water Heater 1:36
SeaDeck Steps 2:21
12 Volt 3:03
Headlights 3:30
Light Bar 4:05
External Ports 4:55
Rails 5:52
Peplink 6:57
SoftStart 7:35
Fridge 8:23
Dump Buddy 9:11
Security Cams 9:49
Water Leak Sensor 10:21
Drawer 10:55
Waste Master 11:22
Toilet Cleaner 12:21
Flaps 13:16
Shelving 13:50
Quick Connects 14:25
BONUS 15:40
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  • @GratefulGlamper
    @GratefulGlamper4 ай бұрын

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  • @samiglover4390
    @samiglover439023 күн бұрын

    Those Temu light bars are awesome! They can be set for motion sense and hold a charge for quite some time. Great for the bathroom, inside your entry and inside cabinets. Super cheap

  • @farmboy6218
    @farmboy62184 ай бұрын

    I installed a tankless water heater in my rig about 7 years ago. I had the same issue with wait time. I solved it by plumbing the tankless inline with a 20 gallon propane. The tankless is first, then propane. This has done three things. Provides hot water sooner to use, lowering water usage. Second, tankless heater provides hot water to the propane heater tank keeping propane use down because the propane doesn't kick on when the supply water is already hot. The propane only runs to maintain hot water in the tank, which isn't often when the water is used normally. The third, and discovered afterwards, because the tank heater is insulated, I can travel a considerable distance and still have hot water available. ( I do not travel with propane supply on. I believe those who do are beyond stupid to do so.) I'll add, because my tankless is AC electric, (generator or dock power), I have never been without hot water unless all utility supplies are absent. (I've been without propane on a few occasions due to time at a location). Hope this is helpful for you. Happy trails!

  • @TerraMarique007
    @TerraMarique0074 ай бұрын

    Another great video! Practical advice and reviews that you can use. Your channel always get’s me and my wife figuring out what we need to do next.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad it’s helpful!

  • @tomweihmayr2931
    @tomweihmayr29313 ай бұрын

    Love your solar power system, internet set-up and fridge conversion. Next level mods, for sure!

  • @johnsanford4569
    @johnsanford45694 ай бұрын

    We have the Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus gas tankless water heater. Provides hot water in 10 seconds. Also have generic boat decking on our steps. Cheaper than boat deck brand.

  • @DAsh-we4og
    @DAsh-we4og4 ай бұрын

    I find Color Coding Dots are much easier to match Reflective or anything that needs paired.

  • @TalonID
    @TalonID4 ай бұрын

    The magnetic lights are great! We use them in our home. They are great in cabinets and come in two lengths.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @JimVeNard
    @JimVeNard4 ай бұрын

    We have a Hi-Tech water saver. We use a HD 5 gallon bucket. We fill the bucket until the water is hot.. it only takes 1 to 2 gallons. When done we either use the water to flush in the toilet. Use it to rinse dishes or dump it outside

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good plan!

  • @diverrnurse

    @diverrnurse

    4 ай бұрын

    Mine only takes a quarter. Maybe it's closer to the shower. Either way don't let it flow into the tank.

  • @billb48843

    @billb48843

    3 ай бұрын

    Mmmm..... 12 v soleniod valve -- couple of check valves - tee in the hot water line --- and a couple (1 per faucet or area) //// want hot water, push the button, 12v solenoid opens and dumps the ?cold? hot water back into the fresh water tank (no waste) hold for 10? secs or so release the button and open the hot water faucet - hardest thing (not hard at all) was the return line from the tee to the fresh water tank. No wasted hot while getting it hot.

  • @joehoffman7019

    @joehoffman7019

    3 ай бұрын

    @@billb48843 Amazing idea.. any chance you have a drawing, pictures, or video on this? I can sort of understand it, but visual would help.

  • @NoGasWelcomeAboard

    @NoGasWelcomeAboard

    2 ай бұрын

    @@billb48843- been using this exact setup with button temp sensor for 5 years. So simple even a bucket person could use it… Turn the Coach water pump on, push a button at the lavatory sink, button turns red and water pump runs while cold water in the hot line is diverted back to the fresh water tank. Once the cold water in the hot line gets hot, diverter solenoid is closed and red light in button turns blue. Depending on size of system, one could easily save 1/2 to one full gallon of water with each use when off grid. Plus, sloshing water spilled from a bucket while being transferred to the toilet or sink has never been an issue.

  • @PaulYeager56
    @PaulYeager5620 күн бұрын

    +1 on Unique Camping & Marine! We have had much less "black tank stink" since we started using it on our first travel trailer four years ago. It just works!

  • @UltimateAnarchy
    @UltimateAnarchy2 ай бұрын

    We bought Magneshades for our motorhome windows which work much better than Reflectix since they're on the outside, plus you're still able to see outside which is a huge plus.

  • @MrAlbarry51
    @MrAlbarry514 ай бұрын

    Very, very helpful! Thank you so much for putting this video together. You’re awesome!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @noddiesxr
    @noddiesxr3 ай бұрын

    Red water diverter is what we use in Australia, valve stays closed until it senses hot water then it opens, the cold water is diverted back to you water tank.

  • @bsalapek5
    @bsalapek54 ай бұрын

    Really great tips! I say hot water heater too, it is a little redundant. Always ❤ the bloopers.

  • @kevinreist7718
    @kevinreist77184 ай бұрын

    I completely agree with the AC soft start mod. Another one that I have enjoyed having is my Roku. I bought it for my Dad in the 90's. When Dad died, Mom Didn't understand to set the input select on the TV to HDMI and she gave it back to me, I quickly put it in our motor home and have no regrets we definitely use it way more often than the antenna. We really like it on longer trips like our snowbird trek down to see our Floribama relatives. We've been thinking of getting a newer one because as a 90s unit, it has a limited selection of veiwing options. Today's units are 30 years newer and way more powerful,.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment and for watching

  • @IWillSmurfYou

    @IWillSmurfYou

    2 ай бұрын

    First Roku set top box was released in 2008 Kevin...

  • @kevinreist7718

    @kevinreist7718

    2 ай бұрын

    @@IWillSmurfYou You're probably right. If your looking for an argument, you won't get one from me. As a two time stroke survivor, my memory isn't as perfect as it once was. The one I have is still old and under-powered. Still, Roku is a great addition to any RV. It would also work great for stealth campers because no TV antenna on your van makes your camping even stealthier.

  • @glenludwig5135
    @glenludwig51353 ай бұрын

    Recirculating pump uses power keeping the water hot plus it runs the tankless heating the water and uses propane. Unless you manually turn a pump on till water is hot putting the cold water back into fresh water tank. Look into the water mizer that they put in the Winnebago micro mini FLX. Awesome idea and it works great. You can build your own by pass system.

  • @missiravenne
    @missiravenne4 ай бұрын

    We have a newer camping trailer and it's funny how some of your mods are already on our unit. Ours came with a 12V fridge and a quick connect to run our grill from our propane tank. But we purchased an AC soft start to give us the ability to run ac while boon docking after watching your channel. Can't wait to try it this summer. (FYI, we tried one that you just plug into your power supply and that was a failure.)

  • @johnbivins
    @johnbivins2 ай бұрын

    "that was on hi, don't do what i did!" Lol another great video, bloopers are wonderful!

  • @terryglover6361
    @terryglover63614 ай бұрын

    Great tips! Especially the water leak detectors. Thanks!❤

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @JHA6100
    @JHA61004 ай бұрын

    Great mods. Thanks. Well done!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @linz_in_NZ
    @linz_in_NZ3 ай бұрын

    If you want to add some fabric to the Reflectix, if you sew the fabric to the Reflectix using vertical lines you can then fold it along those lines for easier storage. You can use bias binding either glued or sewed to the edges to stop them getting messy too. This makes the Reflectix a lot more durable and much easier to store. I got the idea from Create with Verity

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @lisawaterman2737
    @lisawaterman27372 ай бұрын

    I have gotten so many things from Temu for our RV. You should do a Temu RV hack video!

  • @volt8399
    @volt83994 күн бұрын

    Thank you for making this!

  • @SherylKatz
    @SherylKatz3 ай бұрын

    Hot water IMO the best system is VanL ife Tech Tjos is a closed hydronic system heated floors heated water on de.and and heated air. Awesome system!! I looked into recirculating but the filters that must be replaced often is expensive and a hassle. Go with a closed system Hydronic!

  • @RoxanneGreen25
    @RoxanneGreen254 ай бұрын

    Great tips. Hot water heater and unthawed always drive me crazy. If something is unthawed it is frozen. 😂😅😂😅

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @amydelpiere9315

    @amydelpiere9315

    4 ай бұрын

    LOL, I've caught myself saying 'unthawed' and thinking Why? Maybe we have used words like 'defrosted', 'untied', etc. so often that simply 'thawed' seems lacking.

  • @MrBearcaaat
    @MrBearcaaat4 ай бұрын

    We. Have a tankless water heater and love it. We frequently boon dock and have not found it to be a problem. We wouldn’t have an RV without tankless.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520
    @walnutcreekwoodworksofjack35204 ай бұрын

    Saw at least 2 new ideas and a bunch more that I been planning to do.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Which one was your favorite?

  • @rickgfellers9048
    @rickgfellers90484 ай бұрын

    Would like to see more information about how you decided what 67 design rails to use, especially for Garmin GPS and how you performed the installation

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the idea!

  • @Terri_K9
    @Terri_K94 ай бұрын

    The light bar is genius! Love that. I’m not a Temu fan though so will look for it somewhere else. Thanks!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    It's also on Amazon here: amzn.to/42wPOUI

  • @meman6964

    @meman6964

    4 ай бұрын

    Temu mines your data, never connect to Temu, their predators

  • @krisg3984

    @krisg3984

    3 ай бұрын

    Loved the rechargeable idea of the motion sensor magnetic light strip ! Mine failed quickly though - at the USB port. It became loose and unconnectable

  • @shawnshreves1243
    @shawnshreves12434 ай бұрын

    Our son had a trailer with the on-demand heater and it worked fine, except in our area (west Texas) we have very hard water and lots of minerals in it. We've found that we can heat up our 6 gallon capacity hot water heater and it stays usable for 6-8 hours before we have to turn it back on. Of course we can't take unlimited length showers, but we're camping, not in a spa ;)

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment

  • @rodneylw10
    @rodneylw104 ай бұрын

    Was at Tampa Supershow actually going over tankless water heaters, dash cams and any other goodies. I did decide to just order another tank water heater after looking at options, costs and mod requirement. I like to boondock.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    The show is a great place to research!

  • @Dave_Wave
    @Dave_WaveАй бұрын

    My favorite feature in our new RV is propane quick connects. Base Camp stove, Griddle, Fire pit, Grill... Al on and off in seconds. I got some wyes and don't have to disconnect one to connect another.

  • @ToConnect2000s
    @ToConnect2000s3 ай бұрын

    @2:08 I have a tankless water heater and I tested from the unit to the kitchen sink I waste 2 cups of water before it's hot. Also tested the bathroom sink and shower and water just under 2 cups of water. I'm using a Ridgeyard 12L 3.2GPM cheap heater and for the price it works great with super low water waste

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @pamiejo7778
    @pamiejo7778Ай бұрын

    Loved your updated and suggestions they are really helpful ty :-)

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @maryd253
    @maryd2534 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information 👍

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    No problem 👍

  • @brianvandy4002
    @brianvandy40023 ай бұрын

    Do those 12v wall adapters have on/off switches? They're still transformers to convert from 12v to 5v for USB power, so if they are always on, they are adding to your phantom load.

  • @kathyharshbarger4246
    @kathyharshbarger42464 ай бұрын

    Love, Love, Love!!!!

  • @sandrajordan3802
    @sandrajordan38024 ай бұрын

    I have the lights from Temu and have been using Velcro to fasten them instead of the magnets.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know - thanks for watching

  • @JustinPratt1
    @JustinPratt13 ай бұрын

    Flat mounted our starlink dish. No more taking it down and storing when travel.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @RiverWoods111
    @RiverWoods1114 ай бұрын

    I had a cabin in the redwoods of California years ago. We installed a recirculation pump system into that cabin, and we always had hot water all the time. This was when I was pregnant with my 30-year-old daughter. Might be a bit different, but I think what you are looking at would work even better because it is modern. LOL

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching

  • @kennethc8182

    @kennethc8182

    3 ай бұрын

    We had it on ships. Also had showers that had temp regulator. Set it. Next shower temp was the same.

  • @headdown1
    @headdown13 ай бұрын

    Hi guys, I actually have come to prefer doing the dishes in a plastic tub on the tailgate of the truck. A wire drain rack sits beside the tub for air drying, and the gallon or two of dishwater gets dumped on the ground. My RV is a cargo trailer to RV conversion that I built myself. A 100 gallon plastic farm tank sits in the bed of the truck and is my fresh water tank.A hose runs to a water inlet in the nose of the trailer. Combined with an on demand water heater, I have long hot showers out in the middle of nowhere without worry about running out of hot water. Or running out of water period. And all the load of 800 lbs of water gets tranfered to the truck, which has lots of excess weight and space capacity.

  • @rcarey3965
    @rcarey39654 ай бұрын

    Great tips! Where did you get the Starlink port? Didn’t see a link.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    amzn.to/42bBBfN

  • @roytrayan8972
    @roytrayan89724 ай бұрын

    Tips , and bloopers!!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching

  • @DarleneLeach
    @DarleneLeach4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing all these mod's that you have done to your RV. I'm interested in learning more about the Closet Maid shelving you installed in cabinets. Do you have a video of doing the installation? My husband isn't convinced that we can install them in our 5th wheel RV. Many thanks for all the great ideas and helpful RV living tips you share.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi Darlene, see here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3ant6ilYJzNcZM.htmlsi=M5wLPGyYq7IKz5iY&t=838 also you’ll need these clips: amzn.to/49bsrC4

  • @DarleneLeach

    @DarleneLeach

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GratefulGlamper thank you so much for the quick reply!!!

  • @greggfeagans784
    @greggfeagans7843 ай бұрын

    Very best instant rv water heater retrofit is TRUMA gas only in instant mode 120 degree hot water constantly. In econo mode about 1 quart until 120 degrees. When full hook up never get cold showers again. Had ours now for three years. Happy wife

  • @EarlBalentine
    @EarlBalentine4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your videos.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @FidoHouse
    @FidoHouse4 ай бұрын

    Re: the on-demand hot water heater... came to same realization as you did - and I'm primarily a boondocker - so I went to boiling water in kettle onn stove as needed. Will be interested in your remedies.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    We will keep you posted!

  • @larrycox6614

    @larrycox6614

    3 ай бұрын

    Got a tankless? Need to install a AcuView ShowerMiser... that'll solve the wasted water concern

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX9844 ай бұрын

    About the tankless hot water heater, are more newer campers coming with them or an option? Those magnetic light bars we use at home under the cabinets. Ports come on new RV’S? Those Governor water leak sensors should come no charge placed around brand new RV’S. Keep the videos coming!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Some new Rv’s come with tankless water heaters - just depends on the trim package. Some new RV’s come with external ports also. Thanks for watching

  • @slalomking
    @slalomkingАй бұрын

    Great tips !

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @michelesteward5170
    @michelesteward51704 ай бұрын

    Hello!!!! Can't wait for rv season 2024

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    We agree!

  • @russpotts4538
    @russpotts45383 ай бұрын

    I have been unable to find ( with the link) the Starlink connection outlet. Could you please let me know. Thanks for all the information. Russ

  • @reneewarner8182
    @reneewarner81824 ай бұрын

    Have you ever tried this for your windows? One way Window Privacy Film. Were you using the other for keeping things warmer?

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    We do have some privacy film on some of our windows. But it hasn't done a great job of blocking out heat/cold.

  • @sleahy4082
    @sleahy4082Ай бұрын

    Love your creativity. Do your Unique discount codes work for deliveries to Canada? Do they deliver to Canada?

  • @cathyhennessey9018
    @cathyhennessey9018Ай бұрын

    I installed the tankless as well. Had some issues, it was the inverter. Had to upgrade to larger W. So far all good. Hint to help

  • @markwestcott3414
    @markwestcott3414Ай бұрын

    There's a reason we start the flame source before we turn on the gas.... Glad you survived!

  • @gjjohnston
    @gjjohnston4 ай бұрын

    Could you tell me how you added the LP quick connect to your firepit? I have one and would love to be able to use the RV tanks instead of carrying around an extra tank. Thanks, and we LOVE your videos - my wife and I have used many of the organizational ideas!!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    I replaced the existing hose with this one and it works great! amzn.to/3SvOaxJ

  • @stevenwilgus8982
    @stevenwilgus89823 ай бұрын

    Hot water heater is not incorrect, because in some circumstances, you use a water heater system to keep the entire water system from freezing. So it's not wrong for some people it's a little cumbersome, but I've seen plumbers refer to hot water tanks as hot water heaters.

  • @krisbeaver2901
    @krisbeaver29014 ай бұрын

    Great video! As for your on demand water issues, look into the showermizer and watermizer set ups. Same system you find in Rockwood fiver and travel trailers.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @krisbeaver2901

    @krisbeaver2901

    4 ай бұрын

    @GratefulGlamper of course! Depending on your tank set up, it could be a big project to put the mizers in, but frankly, IMHO, it'd be an awesome DIY segment. Also, I've been curious, what are using for a temperature monitor? We've been using the MicroAir thermostat with excellent results so far (4 months F/T)

  • @mymoneyyourchoice4088
    @mymoneyyourchoice40884 ай бұрын

    I actually stole a mod from y'all that I don't think you've mentioned before...or I missed it. The Solar on the AC shroud, got a 50 watt on mine thanks to y'all, preciate it.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Might as well put that empty space to use! :) -Ben

  • @normandupont
    @normandupont3 ай бұрын

    You are my new gods, because i'm joining the fleet of the RVer 😃

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the RV Community!

  • @michaelclueless
    @michaelclueless3 ай бұрын

    Nice video; thank you. I work in a hardware store, and I get a lot of customers who are setting up StarLink in RVs. While I am a full-time RVer, I don’t have StarLink. These customers tell me of a specific cable that StarLink uses that is too large for the common plates we carry, but it looks like you’re just passing the EtherNet connection through. Perhaps you could go into a bit more detail about your StarLink setup? Also, for most situations, I consider on-demand water heaters to be a waste for a variety of reasons, especially boondocking. I typically use less than one six-gallon tank of warm water per shower, which helps me ration my freshwater supply; replenishing water in the dry regions I normally camp in is annoying. I heat the water till it’s about 105°F, shut off the heater and wash dishes, then shower using JUST the remaining hot water, no cold mix. (I normally use three dishes over and over, not the consumption-oriented full suite of show-offs; I eat out of my cook pot or tray, as well.) when I can avoid showering, I heat dishwater in a tea kettle. Saves a lot on energy and water. Reasons not to use on-demand heaters for normal American tastes include much heavier maintenance requirements and expense. This video was well made; thank you for that :)

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @edfenton7583
    @edfenton7583Ай бұрын

    forget the recirculation pump. instead install showermiser values at the kitchen and the shower. I did this in my cougar and it works awesome. all Rv's should come this way. I have a write up on the 24RDS group page on my setup.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @sususstuff
    @sususstuff4 ай бұрын

    Our rig came with reflective window covers but they were held in place by duct tape. Is there a better way to attach these? I like a solid dark interior so using Velcro leaves a few gaps where light comes through. Thx

  • @richiekay6074
    @richiekay6074Ай бұрын

    Hello, great videos! My trailer came with a quick disconnect propane line. My question / statement is I see you are using the regulator that came with the Blackstone. The propane coming out of the RV has already been regulated down, so using the regulator is limiting the gas flow, correct? I attach mine directly to the Blackstone and the firepit without a regulator and it works as it should. ; - )

  • @Terri_K9
    @Terri_K94 ай бұрын

    Always label, Ben!!

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti3 ай бұрын

    Every users has their own customizations . We have an off road travel trailer and mostly boondock. My wife uses a cpap and it normally runs off AC voltage. That required us to have the inviter on all night. I was able to buy a 12 volt adapter for her cpap and now I do not need to have the inverter on all night. I am not a fan of instant water heaters but in my travel trailer the manufacture provided a Truma Combi. It has a small hot water tank. I find I can wash dishes in the eco mode if I am careful on use of hot water. Many people do not like them but I had a composting toilet installed. No black water tank. We boondock and the water savings is huge.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @BottleJackBuddy
    @BottleJackBuddy3 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @Okebejoey
    @Okebejoey3 ай бұрын

    Wow, finally a video that is actually what it says it is. No blah blah. Just the facts. I found three things to put on my list...maybe four.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @designedtogoslow
    @designedtogoslowАй бұрын

    In our Van we've installed taps that make hot water in the tap itself... Electric. Therefore also had to install just 1(cold) water circuit for hot water is made at the very end...

  • @danielp.621
    @danielp.6214 ай бұрын

    Some good mods. Sad that some people gouge for RV items like "dump buddy" no way it's worth $42.00 ! How many of these item's are sent to KZread channels to promote only to see them on at a later episode of junk to ditch on there RV. Thank you for your videos. Safe travels

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @jerrykeenan1848
    @jerrykeenan18484 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Welcome

  • @kellyskinner8866
    @kellyskinner88664 ай бұрын

    Can you recommend how to buy a mattress for rv

  • @JLTPhotog
    @JLTPhotog4 ай бұрын

    With the recirc pump and bridge valve are you planning to only activate the pump when you need hot water? Like a "pre-heat" function of sorts? I would think that if the pump is alway running it would completely negate the benefit of a tankless heater since it would be cycling on constantly to keep the loop hot. Essentially, youre turning your plumbing into the tank for the heater. Maybe I misunderstand... and I often do. :)

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Maybe - we are not 100% sure and still researching - thanks for the comment tho!

  • @davidclark2286

    @davidclark2286

    3 ай бұрын

    ,JLTPotihog. On my thoughts where I am adding a push valve and return pipe to tank (well 2 sets, toilet shower/basin and kitchen) the existing water pump provides the water flow. When you want hot water one activates the push valve which is as close as practicle to the fitting, when hot water reaches the valve one releases it and open the hot tap. Also if i am filling with water near 0°C(32 F) I can hold it down to continue heating the cold water tank to bring that temp up to about 12°C (55 F) so that the water heater frost protect does not activate and drain all my water away.

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q4 ай бұрын

    Good one

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @martinarnaud1266
    @martinarnaud126625 күн бұрын

    How many 12v batteries is it required or recommended to boondocking

  • @gfaucett
    @gfaucettАй бұрын

    I'm having trouble finding the starlink external connector you showed in the video. Can you help me with a specific link? I see the link for ports, but that isn't helping me know the exact item I need. Thanks.

  • @gthornton3
    @gthornton34 ай бұрын

    These mods are not only great for full time Rvers but for that rv part time.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Correct, great for any RVer. Thanks for watching

  • @waynead754
    @waynead75428 күн бұрын

    It doesn't look like the Dump Buddy would work on the typical sewer connection you showed was an example. You said the Govee water leak detectors have worked really well. Have you had a leak that they detected?

  • @EfficientRVer
    @EfficientRVer3 ай бұрын

    Saying hot water heater is fine, especially for a conventional tank type one with heating elements. The water in the tank is already hot, when more heat is applied to it after it cools off 10 degrees or whatever, whether due to heat loss or cold water getting mixed in as you run hot water. It normally is actually heating water that is already considered to be hot. And even in the case of heating water from cold to hot, as in a true tankless, it is creating hot water. There is nothing in the English language saying that something can't be named for the end product it creates, versus the beginning product which it worked its magic on. For instance: Meat loaf pans are not called raw meat pans Muffin pans are not called dough pans Compressed air tanks are not called uncompressed air tanks

  • @kellstat
    @kellstat2 ай бұрын

    When are going to swap to mini split HVAC?

  • @bsnyder2432
    @bsnyder24322 ай бұрын

    We added a 12-volt water valve on the hot water line and plumbed it go back the freshwater tank. We found that holding the water valve switch for about 10 seconds we have hot water at our sink.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @davidclark2286
    @davidclark22864 ай бұрын

    I have been thinking about a tankless water heater. I thought I could avoid the cold water waist by putting a push button valve by the kitchen sink and in the bathroom to feed the old water back into the watrr tank. This would also allow me to run hot water into the tank after I fill up in deep mid winter. Fill up with water near freezing and my heater (air+water) will dump the entire contents of the tank via the hot water anti frost drain valve.

  • @gijoecam

    @gijoecam

    4 ай бұрын

    They make a Shower Miser valve that accomplishes this.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Great idea

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @wierpkevin
    @wierpkevin4 ай бұрын

    “60 percent of the time, it works every time” 😊

  • @user-em7ze5gu7r
    @user-em7ze5gu7r4 ай бұрын

    Showermiser with the tankless water heater is a good way to save water

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @60Airflyte
    @60Airflyte3 ай бұрын

    14:50 How about sharing your recipe for those delicious looking fluffy pancakes? 😋

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    lol, it’s this mix here: amzn.to/3T5e9h3

  • @60Airflyte

    @60Airflyte

    3 ай бұрын

    @@GratefulGlamper thank you. 🙏🏼

  • @RVthereyetmemaw
    @RVthereyetmemaw2 ай бұрын

    Hi, maybe you guys would know or maybe recommend to someone about having a switch the turns on a pump to use grey water tank water to flush the toilet? For boondocking it make sense to reuse what we can, I haven’t seen any rigs with that type of system have you?

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    2 ай бұрын

    We’ve not, however when boondocking we use a basin to wash dishes and use that to flush to the toilet

  • @RV_twidlr
    @RV_twidlrАй бұрын

    What outside plug and cable did you use for Starlink? I have a gen-3 dish.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    Ай бұрын

    It;s the Neutrik one in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/gratefulglamper We did mod the end of our cable for the hook up.

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr55452 ай бұрын

    Nice job god bless

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @allisgood4536
    @allisgood45363 ай бұрын

    Hi, the Amazon link for the SeaDek step covers you have is not correct. The site does not post the size of the cover, and when mine came a couple days ago, they were much smaller and made of a different material than the one that you presented. I looked at SeaDek's store and could not find them either. ~ Thanks for your videos!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    You can also find them directly on the Sea Dek Website: www.seadek.com/product-category/rv-step-covers/

  • @allisgood4536

    @allisgood4536

    3 ай бұрын

    @@GratefulGlamper Thanks, I found them yesterday. The covers on Amazon are designed for boat ladders (about 4" x 13"). After you read this, I will delete my comment. It was really just an FYI. ~Take care

  • @mowens1972
    @mowens19724 ай бұрын

    I have a question regarding your govee water detector. I do not have wifi in my RV, will govee still work with my smart phone?

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Usually Govee has a bluetooth option. But if you are away (out of range) you will not get the alert like with the wifi enabled option.

  • @quantumquestions5849
    @quantumquestions58494 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all these hacks. But please tell me where did you get that beautiful necklace? ❤

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! My necklace is this one on Amazon 💙 amzn.to/490Hhvg

  • @quantumquestions5849

    @quantumquestions5849

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you 💖@@GratefulGlamper

  • @mountainsintomemories
    @mountainsintomemories4 ай бұрын

    I’d love to know what you end up doing about the tankless heater. Our new rig came with one and I hate it, I would love a solution that doesn’t involve buying a new tanked heater.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    We will keep you posted!

  • @mibob44
    @mibob443 ай бұрын

    I see you have a Discovery, do you belong to the DOAI, the Discovery owners club? When my wife and I had our 2000 37V Discovery, we were members. Nice video, very good tips!

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes we are Discovery Owners Club members. 😀

  • @janicepoolson6869
    @janicepoolson68694 ай бұрын

    Can’t find where you have the boat step strips, interested in a link to buy those.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Apparently their Amazon listing isn’t showing but you buy direct here: www.seadek.com/product/rv-step-treads/

  • @SuperSushidog
    @SuperSushidog4 ай бұрын

    We love Reflectix. We use it on our dash behind the windshield of our Class A MH. That said, I do not recommend it in behind dual pane windows as it can cause the rubber gasket between the 2 panes of glass to overheat and come loose. We had to have 5 of our dual pane windows repaired and the windows defogged as a result, which is quite expensive.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    4 ай бұрын

    Good to know! We had ALL our windows defogged and new gaskets installed (lifetime warranty) right after we purchased our RV in 2017.

  • @kennethc8182

    @kennethc8182

    3 ай бұрын

    I use it for sky lights. I was concerned about heat . Thanks for information.😊

  • @judypitchford1458
    @judypitchford145812 күн бұрын

    We have an Aquahot “on demand” water heater. Tee hee there is nothing on demand about it. Our solution for not wasting water waiting for it to heat up ~ we fill our Berkeley water purifier. Perfect fix for us.

  • @christymckinley2928
    @christymckinley2928Ай бұрын

    We did the JC fridge mod..(we had it done professionally) well after 2 failed fixes .the freezer never worked after the mod.. its coming out this year and we are replacing it with residential.. we could have saved a ton of money had we just went to residential begin with. So that mod is not 1 I would ever recommend. I'll deal with a smaller frigde/freezer rather than having no fridge at all

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    Ай бұрын

    That’s strange! We DIY’d ours and no problems 2 years in.

  • @mikeklinger1712
    @mikeklinger17124 ай бұрын

    Tankless water heaters need more maintenance! Flushing schedule for them!

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim94913 ай бұрын

    That was pleasant, painless and productive. I cheated at 1.5 speed. I use the upside-down shelving-racks trick in my brick and mortar home. I don't like stuff falling off of high shelves.

  • @GratefulGlamper

    @GratefulGlamper

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @pdmark311
    @pdmark3113 ай бұрын

    Why not upgrade to two 12volt AC systems?