thank you!

There are also several spots around Elizabethton that I'm really excited to explore this winter!

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

40.8 mpg, tyvm

thought it was clear from the "no matter how clean you think they are" bit 😬 allowing them to stay sealed basically creates a nice, warm, and moist mold and germ incubator that will give you a super fun and stinky surprise when you open it back up.

Cast iron is definitely preferred, to each their own!

I definitely haven't already spilled coffee on 2 out of 3 of them...

Glad it was helpful, happy adventuring!

Good news everyone!

Reading through the comments on the video I linked (and used for reference, looks like the recommendation is 2 gallons of 30% and fill the rest up with water - good news is that my 4 gallons of 5% didn't exceed that! Good point, filling the tank with 30% overnight may be too corrosive and wouldn't be recommended.

I will put that on my list -the RGB lights add so much personality and are one of my favorite easy mods!!

On board filtration is definitely an option! The trade off is cost, space, weight, and there is still maintenance to do (filter replacements, flushing, etc). I would say that even folks using an on board should still sanitize their tanks annually... but all that matters at the end of the day is that your system is functional and you're drinking safe water!

You can export the trip, but the turn-by-turn directions would be under the RV Safe GPS product (which is included in the RV Life Pro membership) - I personally prefer to just insert the next destination to Google maps as we go. You can add a custom destination via address, but Trip Wizard doesn't seem to accept GPS coordinates.

@@USS.Overlander thanks

Very informative video, thank you! I've been contemplating buying a membership, but it doesn't offer enough details on their webpage about how to use it, or if it even had what I was looking for. They should offer a free 30 trial, or an option for the free trial with the monthly membership in my opinion. I'm a native Texan, and have been going to the Ren Fest my entire life. Have fun!

you should use the bleach method in your Jerry cans too!

@@USS.Overlander if…when we need to clean it, it’s normally a gallon or so and a few drops of bleach and then just shake the devil out of it and then dump it and let it evaporate out. Next I’m looking at either a pre filtration set up or a lifesaver Jerry can ($$$) for a primary source.

So glad it was helpful! Any tips you have that I didn't cover?

this video ain't sponsored but the next one could be *finger guns*

Adding insulation to slide out roofs is so smart! Thanks for sharing so anyone else who has a slide out gets that info!

Yes! General advice is that running a fridge when it's not perfectly level can damage the coils/reduce efficiency/eventually burn out the unit faster, and a lot of people also like to turn their propane completely off while driving. Plenty of folks still drive with it on, but it's a measured risk - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpXXeXl6bc5mhqM (much more educated explanation than I can give) for more info!

@@USS.Overlander thank you i have never shut down the fridge in my moms camper and we had to replace it last year so probably my fault! Thanks

oh no! RV Academy has tons of good information, or feel free to comment on any of my vids if you have questions I may be able to help with! Best of luck adventuring <3

We usually have a bag of "chicky" nuggies and a pint of ice cream and that's it 🙈

@@USS.Overlander but that’s an obvious necessity.

whatever works for you! Saving routes and the dynamic radius feature make it worth it to me, but if a free option works for you - more money to spend on adventures!

Are you trying to use Trip Wizard, or one of the other pro features? Try logging in from tripwizard.rvlife.com/ directly instead of the main RV Life Pro website if you haven't.

Thanks for that advice - I was so surprised by how early campgrounds shut down for the winter that far north, but it makes sense. We can handle subzero temps, but we're not outfitted to drive in serious snowfall... yet 😅

@@USS.Overlander glad to help.:)) The arrival of severe winter weather is always a little unpredictable but given that an early snowfall or extreme cold snap can instantly turn a holiday into a survival situation, it’s best to plan carefully and to be prepared to retreat or have an alternative safe place to go. In my experience (having driven the Rockies through all seasons for more than 40 years) it’s best to err on the side of caution. Not many Rv’s are insulated well enough to keep pipes from freezing when the temps drop below -20 and blowing snow can turn a bare road into an impassable roadblock in a few short hours. Note; you probably do this already, but if travelling to this latitude in the fall, be sure to pack extreme cold weather clothing. These are critical in the event you have mechanical breakdown and then find yourself caught in some rough weather. So, enough “worry-warting” from me. Travelling the countryside by vehicle is a fantastic experience. Enjoy and have wonderful and safe travels!😁

awww thank you 💜💜

Financing my retirement is 2030 Silver's problem 🤙

Oooh, I will look it up!!

I know, right??? I'd trade places with any of these dogs in a heartbeat

the space/weight we save being reasonable with equipment, I make up for with overpacking food/snacks 🙈

his show was so much fun!

I'm glad it was helpful for you! Safe travels 🥰

I think if you have trips with 3+ stops regularly, it's definitely worth it!

iOverlander saved our rears when we realized that a campground we'd booked was "dry" during the winter and we needed to fill up our potable tank before arriving. Super useful tool to have at the ready!

what good is having an RV if you're not also going on adventures closer to home?

Awning support : 2348734 Derek : 1 the tides are turning

lol thank goodness

Our girls loved it, it's definitely on the list to go back to!

Easy way to save a couple of bucks if you've got a functional tank/pump, especially if you're just stopping by overnight. As far as campsite disasters from not reading info, could have been a lot worse for us lol

still the most useful lead dev I've ever had tbh

Dry cool pavement under the awning? Nah, mud in the rain

oh I think this one is the opposite... "if I get muddy enough, we don't have to leave this nice spot" :')