As a medical professional it may sound odd but take a CPR course and add an AED for peace of mind not only for yourself but for others around you

@kathleenrutherford733

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

As a full time RVer and stay at trailer mom I can't get enough of my electric skillet. It's roughly the size of a extra large baking dish and can bake, fry, roast, saute...etc. We save on propane and I can move it out when we want meals outside; plus being able to "other than grill" outside helps keep the heat out of the trailer. Huge plus on the Texas coast with 3 guys and 5 dogs. All heaters. LOL

I haven't bought an RV yet but channels like yours are giving me SO MUCH information that I would never have thought about!! Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences!!

A must for me and in this order: surge protector, tire monitor, Berkey (water), and water pressure gage.

Wow - I’ve watched a ton of RV Vlogger’s “Must Have” list videos but was by far the most powerful one with all the various voices & opinions focused on what others might not think about. Thank you - great help! Love to see you do a similar one focused on camp set up/tear down lists - Rob

I agree with the pizza stone to distribute heat in the camper oven, can't cook in it otherwise. Also, we use our Insta pot routinely.

I likd all the different RVer's input om what they liked best. Good job.

Great video and excellent information!!!! It's always good to be able to benefit from the experience of others, especially when they are as knowledgeable and trustworthy as you guys. Thanks so much and safe travels!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love hearing everyones viewpoint!

Also a right angle adaptor for your fresh water hose is key. It allows ur hose to hang straight down so there’s less wear on them.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is such a handy gadget!!

@captsam54

5 жыл бұрын

@@todayissomeday They also make the 6 inch short hose section w/ the spring on it.. I use it on the water filter.. and the right angle on the RV connection.. lol. that is 5 pieces of equipment to get pressure water into your coach.. including the water pressure regulator..

What I think is a must have for an RV is a good quality, small vacuum that gets into all the small places in an RV, and is cordless so you can go anywhere in your RV to vacuum up all the crap you drag inside from all the different places you travel to, which ain't clean if your an outdoors person that most RV'ers are, Lol My pick is the Dyson V8 Animal Pro Cordfree Vacuum with HEPA and Cleaning Tools, the best RV vacuum you will ever need, hands down, and I've used them all with no good luck, until I got the Dyson's powerful suction that even sucks up animal hair with ease About $350,but well worth it, lemme tell ya!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

We swore by our Dyson pet vac in our sticks and bricks. We havent tried the cord free version yet.

@mikedean2808

5 жыл бұрын

Jim Fette

@jimfetter

5 жыл бұрын

Cord free is the only way to travel with a vacuum.

@jimfetter

5 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine having a cord attached all the places I take mine to vacuum in my RV.

@timpaulus4922

4 жыл бұрын

OP

Thank you so much for these great tips! All the couples look like they have a healthy relationship. It's a prerequisite to live 24 hours in a small space.

@janebray9392

3 жыл бұрын

Best Comment 🏆‼️

Thank you!! We're excited for our full-time RV life, and we feel like we're getting such a head start from all these channels. This was a great list you compiled. Thanks again!!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for hanging out with us!

Couple points; ... 1)have heard from a number of rv'ers that tried to have both that the "signals" from their portable weather station disrupts the "signals" from the tpms so proper readings/warnings aren't possible any longer 2) the proper "name" for the Big Buddy &/or Little Buddy heaters is "Mr. Heater" so if anyone doesn't follow your links they can still find them

@recoveringsoul755

5 жыл бұрын

Those heaters come with warnings not to use in confined spaces.

I have been camping all my life and RV'ing for over 20 years. This was the best video to date! I loved the interviews with actual rv owners and the real life suggestions! Eveyone with an rv should watch this!

@todayissomeday

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Insta pot, convection oven, coffee maker, and our George forman indoor/outdoor grill. Some of the main things we bring

@Chandler726

4 жыл бұрын

Team Emortal that’s everything we take as well 😂

ONE our “must haves” is our NOAA weather radio! Living and camping in Wyoming, the weather is always changing and our radio keeps up updated on what is going on. We have had alerts for thunderstorms and even a couple of tornadoes. Fishing is important to us and it lets us know that “Today is the Day” 😊 go out and wet a line! Keep up with your wonderful videos! I’ve enjoyed them very much!

Ok from all the videos that I’ve watch to learn about RVing , this is by far hands down the most informative.. thank you thank you thank you. Oh yeah thank you! 🙏

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for checking it out.

LOVE the Bloopers!! Hahaha. And real good info and ideas for real world gadget needs!! Thanks for what you do!!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The bloopers are the easy part!

Great info!! Adding stuff to my Amazon RV Wish List right now. :)

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

Another great video and questions!! Keep up the good work. For me I love my Anderson Leveling Blocks and my Level Mate Pro..

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Also, thanks for sharing your Must Haves!

All good ideas and things we have had in the past, but the most important thing when you purchase that new to you RV that you must have, compatibility! It's a must or nothing works! lol

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I must agree with you! You must be friends with the person you are traveling with love isn't enough!

An honest and solid checklist for each evolution, pre departure, departure/wheels up, arrival, setup/wheels down. As a pilot they have saved my bacon more than I'd like to admit.

A great compilation of full timing folks and their recommendations. As usual, a great job! Semper Fi!

For a weather station I use my wet finger. But I do have a super long range WiFi directional antenna with 36Db gain on a six foot fold-down mast connected to a high-gain repeater which allows upto 12kms line-of-sight connectivity to free WiFi or any local paid-service. This is priceless. Water filter, backup camera and RCD are an absolute must. Tyre pressure is monitored using screw-on tyre pressure caps. Cheap. When they go 'yellow' it's time to fill. We use a Solar Oven for slow cooking and a charcoal/wood BBQ for 'fun' cooking. Butane for quick meals. No high voltage AC anywhere except the dedicated charger for the batteries. No need for VAC, as everything can be run off 12VDC. The Van is insulated for the heat. One thing they all left out. You have to have a decent tool kit or very deep pockets. Great vid. Thanks for posting. BTW. I like Dianna, the Dutch girl. Might just check out their channel.

Y’all are ABSOLUTELY adorable!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for blessing us!!! 😇🙏

We have a Mr. Buddy heater that I had to use during a season of life rebuilding in an incredibly drafty apartment. They are rated for indoor use. I always knew that I kept it for a reason!!😊 future FT rv life!!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Now it will have a new life.

I really enjoyed the different perspectives. Great video.

Just in the middle of our research on rv'ing. This was a great help. Looking forward to more helpful posts.

@todayissomeday

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help.

I agree that a surge protector is one of the most important. Before I ever went camping I bought one. I am looking at a TPMS because I suck at checking tire pressure. One of these would give me peace of mind. Great video!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pidasian Hippie. We had our EMS surge guard long before we even had our RV. The TPMS is a game changer.

love the collaboration and must have from different people

Wow!!! This is an impressive post. So many points of view. Thanks guys!!!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

You bet!! I think it is good to have different perspectives.

The top gadget I need is a real man who would be interested in this kind of life and who is a trustworthy travel companion.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Good luck on your search!

@captbrad6329

4 жыл бұрын

Man Interested Trustworthy (refetences)

@craigcraig-ot9bg

4 жыл бұрын

Is this a man or women?

@soillife1

4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha Real men are married to a good woman.

@patrickbodine6010

4 жыл бұрын

Right here!

Amazing Video Guys and Thank You So Much a really Great Video all the way through. Tons of Happiness & Success

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I just subscribed to your channel. Love it. I’ve never been RVing but have always wanted to. This video should win an award.

@todayissomeday

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Great video! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together! Wednesday will be our first outing in our RV

@todayissomeday

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Have a great time.

A couple good long-range hand-held GMRS or FRS radios are a necessity, especially when backing a rig into a campsite. The assistant outside the RV can relay directions etc to the driver. Plus they're good for overall use in the campground, especially if cell phone signals are poor.

Another great video! We had a C class for 5 years and have had our A class for 5.5 years and one thing we got early on not mentioned in your video is a propane Extend-a-Stay kit. We live close to Ottawa, ON, Canada and there are not as many places that fill onboard propane tanks so this was crucial. It allows you to use portable tanks instead of your onboard. It also allows you to connect small grills that use a 1lb tank so it can use your onboard (never used it that way though). I worked in Atlanta, GA for a year while living in rv and in the winter I just refilled the portable tanks. It would have sucked to have had to move the RV!!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is something on our list!

@Terryblount

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely!!! I did an entire video on this. You can use it to connect the 20lb exchange tanks to fixed frame mounted that require you to drive the motorhome to refuel the propane.

great video, love the bloopers keep 'em comin

I absolutely loved that blooper reel and the video as a whole. You can't find enough info on rv travel. You and changing lanes are my favorites by far but many many others that are worth listening to. Keep it up.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You are so kind. Of course we love Chad and Tara! They are the best.

Great collaboration video. Even though we have a surge protector as part of the Automated Transfer Switch (ATS) in our class A, we still use a Surge protector at the power pedestal. We have it for two reasons. The first is it provides a couple of additional features beyond the built-in surge protector. The second is if there is a catastrophic power incident, we would rather have the surge protector burning at the pedestal instead of inside our power bay.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

We do the same thing! I would rather fry the portable than the built in!

My wife and i have a freezer, it is small but gives us a way to buy more meat and frozen food. Fits in our 5th wheel, but when we are parked awhile, I put it out by my front hitch. Just saves trips to stores. Happy camping

There are a lot of "must-haves" for RVing. My no 1 is a good external surge protector. Many of the built in ones don't have an automatic reset and some have to be replaced before you use electric again. I highly recommend a NOAA weather alert radio. The apps depend on NOAA and any delay can be deadly. We've gotten weather alert on apps after the weather had already hit us.

@roydavis2242

5 жыл бұрын

@@crusin73 FYI- It is illegal for passengers to ride in 5th Wheels in all but 21 states, and of those, many have restrictions such as age, seat belts, and even safety glass.

@captsam54

5 жыл бұрын

Weather Radar Widget on your Phone.. Covers the entire US. and will zoom in or out to see ALL.. down to your street.. and in real 25 mins or less time.. real RADAR...

@roydavis2242

5 жыл бұрын

@@captsam54 The app for NOAA is free at iTunes . It will wake you up in the middle of the night if a severe storm develops.

@captsam54

5 жыл бұрын

@@crusin73 Live in Georgia,,lol,, Had CB radios back in the late 70's Will be getting one for this RV...

Great advice. Good video, thank you

A little step stool for me, a vertically-challenged person !

@quacky360

3 жыл бұрын

Same here and I have one too.

@athenamorales7321

3 жыл бұрын

My way of solving that problem is making my tall friends get what I need when I can't reach something.

When we had a 30-foot bumper pull, I eventually installed an electric tongue jack that I would never go without again.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I bet it made a huge difference!

Thanks. I will check it out today 👍

Lots of great ideas! We echo many of these! Thanks for the video!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining us!

Thanks guys! Very good information!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by to join us!

One thing if you are going to do a lot of off the grid rving is a small generator ,900watts, in case you drain all power and can not start your regular generator, or motor home. Not necessary if you are towing car. But you need some thing to jump start your system.

@bicanoo_magic3452

4 жыл бұрын

Use a split charge system. Dedicated Start battery and dedicated House battery(s). The split-charger charges the Start battery first and when done switches to the House battery. So you can never drain the start battery. Problem solved and it's fully automatic.

@Terryblount

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Very important to have to avoid getting caught dead in the water as boaters would say. The small 1000 watt will power everything except ac and microwave. $120 - get one with 12v charger built in. Seems that everyone is plugged in but if you can get off the grid and on dc you'll stretch your money a lot. 50 cents worth of gas in a small generator will charge batteries for 2 hours.

Great video. I would divide the items mentioned into “must haves” for any RVer, and things that will make your life easier. I’m only a weekend warrior at this point. Must haves for me are the EMS, tpms, water pressure regulator, and the snap pads. Bought all but the snap pads before we took our first trip! LOL. When we get to the point of being able to travel more, I can see where my must haves will include better internet and cooking conveniences. Love your channel. Happy travels!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Make a list and purchase your must haves before hitting the road and then you can acquire the other items.

I saw your comments in the You me and RV video of must have gagets where you mentioned the Rhinoblaster. Here is an other great video to watch regarding eliminating and keeping tank smells out of your RV. A real game changer as it is more effective and cheaper than the typical commercial products available. The name of the KZread channel that I mentioned above on great methods to clean black and grey tanks. It is TR Bolin the video is from a year ago titled "RV How To - Easily get rid of black tank smells in your RV!"

TST Tire Pressure Monitors, had it for years now, great support and works flawlessly...WeBoost (because we work)

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent choices....and so important!

Thanks guys! Great video!

I hadn't thought of a weather station and I hadn't heard of a rhino blaster Great info. Great video! ~ Lucy

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lucy! So glad you popped over.

Not sure if it is a favorite thing or not, but safety is and should be a priority for everyone. When did you last check your fire extinguishers? Smoke and CO2 detectors?.. Most RV's have a fire extinguisher, but most do not have a gauge on them to show if they are fully charged. Be safe, go and buy one that does!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

It is always a concern. We reviewed all the safety measures we have taken with the RV in our 1 year review. It includes purchasing foam fire extinguishers for the rig and placing them throughout. Thanks for the info.

Great video. Even though I only heard it mentioned one time a back up camera system is a must no matter what size RV or camper you have. And I will also add a good set of maps because the GPS is going to be wrong a lot of times and of course you need to know how to read those maps. With our older generation that’s pretty common but the younger generation has no clue.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with the map! We have Rand McNally trucker map as our backup

@garywartella3399

2 жыл бұрын

I got a set of cams and put one on the back and one on the passenger mirror. I can see better around a 34' RV than I can in my car.

I am with you Phil....Snap Pads!! The best thing ever.

Great vid and awesome info!!!

Surge protector, water pressure regulator, weather station, TPMS, a quality GPS. Safe travels and good health.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect list!

Good video there was a couple of gadgets I didn’t think about keep them coming

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks for joining us today!

Farberware air fryer toaster oven! Multipurpose and works great.

A Swing-a-way brand manual can opener. Accept no substitutes!

Great tip about putting the date on your water filter. I date other things when I open them but I had not thought about the water filter. See, even and old dog like me can learn a new trick or two! Good suggestions from everyone.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I can happen!!

@louiseshinew3000

5 жыл бұрын

You, Me & the RV 0

Helpful and great information! Thank you for sharing

@todayissomeday

28 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You guys are enjoyable! Also thx for the information 😁

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Some Home Depot's have a bay for mobile home's & RV's. Usually on the heat and air aisle adjacent to plumbing aisle. Most of the KZread top ten items for new campers are here cheaper than Amazon.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks

I'd say the pressure cooker, and the best we have is a ice maker !

I have the snap pads also and I love them. But here is a very important note if you’re in places like Quartzsite where the ground is very uneven because of the rocks it is important to put a block of wood if some type under there because the snap pads will snap off.

This should be a video on the mannerisms of couples. Informative. Thanks!

Thanks for the tips.

Love this video! Thank you 😃

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Awesome video !!! TPMS is the most important to have!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! We agree.

Comfy chairs!! Must have! LOL! We have some rocker chairs that we love for sitting around the campfire! We also recommend a good TPMS system.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

I agree completely!

Thank you for the information.

Great informational video!! I’m not a full timer but I think a great set of 6 volt deep cycle batteries to go along with solar panels. Also the Big Buddy and I’m just now incorporating the InstaPot. It’s nice to see what everyone else is doing for a “must have”!! Thank you for your video 👍🏼👍🏼

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Solar panels are on our get list.

@jimaker2757

5 жыл бұрын

I I went with Renogy but I would do your homework. Have had it 2 plus years with zero problems

another good vlog guys! well done

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thank you for joining us.

We are not full timers - just vacationers. We love our cameras, behind the rig, and on both sides. We have a 37’ 5th wheel. It really helps in the backing up and changing lanes.

Really great mix of useful things. Would be helpful if there was an added consolidated list of those things spoken of throughout the video.

Thanks for your time great video showing RV accessories.

@todayissomeday

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

Great video Thanks for making it.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

You bet!!

You guys are awesome! Hope to be a full time RVer very soon!

@todayissomeday

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Manny!

Very good video you guy's we're right along with you on most of those Items. Love how you include and promote the other channels. We will definitely check them out. We're having a lot of fun here on KZread and hope to see you folk's on the road and say hi. We will be going full time very shortly here as we can't take living in California any longer. I was born and raised in Orange County but I've hit my limit. God bless and safe travels to you both.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new full time adventure.

Very good info here keep up the great work. Love you guys!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Miss you!

I have come to find the Fire Disc Cooker fills all my cooking needs while camping to include grilling, sautéing, frying, etc. Built to Haul, Cooks it All.

I've been doing research to build a custom rig in a 32 foot enclosed cargo trailer. There's one thing that I didn't see on this video that I've heard is really a great addition, and that I intend on installing in my own rig. A diesel heater! It produces dry heat, so there's no need to remove excess humidity in your rig. If you're in a trailer you can use a removable tank designed for things like small boats and whatnot or mount a tank and fill port, and if you're in a drivable RV that runs on diesel you have the option of having the heater pull from your main tank. You can easily get more fuel without moving your rig using a basic gas can. As a nice cherry on top, heating with diesel is cheaper based on national average prices because diesel has more BTU's of energy per gallon than propane does, meaning less fuel is needed to produce the same amount of heat.

Thank you for information.

GENIUS!🏅Nothing is better then experience! I've had enough of pro videos instead give me real people living real lives! Subscribed and inspired thank you!

@todayissomeday

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bar K.

No problem enjoy your channel and now I know how much work it takes making these videos now that I started my channel But boy it’s fun seeing what you created

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

That is very true! Dont work to hard....dont forget to have fun along the way.

I am not an RVer..just love to watch and hear your stories ...I mean you guys have to know sooo much ...I LOVE Chad and Tara..😂😂😂 ..was happy to see them ..

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

We love Chad and Tara too! They are the best. Thanks for hanging out with us.

This was really helpful!

You guys are great to great videos always kidding around pleasure to watch

@todayissomeday

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

6:27 is hands down the best part of this video. Laura is so matter of fact and Terry plays so well off of it with his wittiness. “Hospital on wheels” 🤣 Definitely going to subscribe to them!

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

They are super sweet and witty but they dont have social media.

@Slamber77

5 жыл бұрын

You, Me & the RV ...ugh, that’s why I can’t find them 😒. They are very entertaining, I hope they consider it some day. I would definitely subscribe.

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

They are hilarious!!! You really have no idea. We are always laughing together.

Yes your BLOOPERS are the best! LOL 😂

@todayissomeday

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great content! Thanks

i bought moving blankets at harbor freight to cover the jackknife seat / bed for the dog to lay on not expensive but works

Another great video we have some of the things you mentioned like surge protector just bought a camp pro 2 wifi range extender works great next will be changing to agm batteries love your videos keep them coming

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

Why AGM over lithium?

@jimcrousore6390

5 жыл бұрын

@@todayissomeday the agm for now I'm still researching on the lithium batteries and the cost we travel in the summer come back home in the winter and take care of are doctors appointment and get ready for are next outing where ever the road takes us

@todayissomeday

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimcrousore6390 We are in research mode too! We also are at our homeport for appointments so I understand that one!

A stack of money

Great informative vlog

Bless you and Thank you

Hi - Are Ruby and Scout playing nicely together?I am ditching the idea of a dolly and going right to flat tow.. thanks to your video!!! Go navy