Was It WORTH IT? - RV Gadgets - Berkey, Instant Pot, EasyStart & More

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[@Angel61323]

Hey sorry i have an off topic question. Where do you safely leave your RV if you drive away to go somewhere while boondocking? Me and my GF are going to be temporarily living out of an RV for a while and we both work away from home so If we are boondocking and we both leave for 8 hours our RV is just going to be sitting somewhere unattended and that makes me uncomfortable. Help

[@TheSmreeder]

I know you need to make some hay... BUT a 20 minute commercial... C'mon guys

[@RVingwithG]

Please update us on the RV CAMERA/S I would like to know.

[@bradb4620]

We bought the megaboom 3

[@larryhutton8776]

Dunny? I thought you were Roe?

[@rw7632]

I am onboard with the Berkey. Not the noise pollution. The Champion propane/gas 2000W generator is 1/2 the price of the Honda and is already set up for propane. It is efficient, quiet and dependable.

[@RV_with_Noni_and_Beard]

Note to self: Don't camp near David and Jenny if that speaker comes out of their trailer. 😁

[@garryhammond3117]

Unless they are playing great music... :-)

[@Sarah-kj6tg]

I'm sure you are nice people but I would never camp anywhere near you!!!! I camp to hear nature not my neighbors music.

[@blueschild61]

Poor animals.

[@tjl9585]

SECOND THAT EMOTION!!!

[@sherriwright4827]

Hate when some campers think they need to share there music with the neighbors keep noise to your own camp

[@rvmush3883]

I bought and love the 3 qt instant pot. I use it while boondocking with a 2000 watt inverter and solar with no issue. I love to put it in the sink on travel days and let the engine feed the batteries while it cooks a roast.

[@allisonchiliak9728]

We only bought an Instant Pot because we found several reviews by people living off-grid saying that the 3-qt worked well on their solar systems. Finally had a chance to test that a couple of weeks ago (we are usually stationary and have full services) and watched the inverter and solar monitors the entire time. So cool! Definitely worth the purchase for us, since we can cook meat in a fraction of the time without using propane.

[@heatherk8931]

RV Mush, 2000 watt inverter, and how many solar power watts? Thanks, might be a dumb question.

[@rvmush3883]

@@heatherk8931 just two 100 watt panels but we are very judicious with our use. It’s the inverter wattage that determines which size IP you can get

[@monicalifornia_]

Best advise I ever got was years ago. "Don't buy it until you need it" Hit the road 3 years ago and basically bought nothing extra. (Ohhh a one cup coffee maker, that I use every day)

[@FateUnbound]

That is excellent advice!

[@rouxchat6033]

Yes, I highly agree. I'm saving up for a Berkey, though. It's amazing how minimally one can live. Gave my generator and microwave that came with this camper to my niece and nephew for their rig. Just more weight to cart around and never used either of them. I mostly dry camp and have no solar. I do just fine and having less is truly freeing. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

[@Kilkenny1923]

If you have ever been in a campground next to some idiot broadcasting their favorite music over outside speakers, you are thankful those speakers are weak and bass-free.

[@StacyForest738]

Exactly! I don’t go to the outdoors to hear music blasting. Yuck.

[@kathleennelson6692]

I turned on opera, loud, they got the hint.

[@carolinegs7422]

@@StacyForest738 They live in it full time, and only boondock. When/where SHOULD they blast their music? Obv rude in RV parks, but on your own when you're in nature 24/7? uhhh yeah, jam it OUT when you feel like it!

[@johnsilva5020]

I was just smh.. we specifically find the 'no radio/audio zones' when we camp out. I have a couple of Sony XBR Bluetooth speakers. But they stay at home.

[@carolinegs7422]

@FEAR The Walking Don they are at home... lol

[@Bethanjbjrs]

We have the mini instant pot. We love it for driving days in particular. We fill it with chicken and some sort of sauce... pasta sauce, salad dressing etc and lots of veggies like mushrooms, onions, carrots etc. We bring it up to heat and let it cook for a minute or two and then unplug, wrap it in a towel or blanket and throw it in the trunk and keep driving. An hour or so later when we reach a good stopping point (e.g. pretty beach) we haul it out and lunch or dinner is ready. It works so well, not much energy (the mini ones take less watts AND less to get up to pressure) and because we turn it off and let the residual heat and pressure cook it it does not take much at all. Also because it is smaller it makes a better size meal for two and fits under our sink easily. I made a reflectix wrapper for it. It also means we spend less time standing at a stove when we could get to our destination sooner because prep is so easy and we don't have to actively cook.

[@SpiritHawk]

Bethanjbjrs so glad to hear this! I’m in the research phase before buying an RV and I LOVE my instant pot. I want to be able to boondock and use my mini. Glad to hear you can and great tips!

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

So cool! I bought a little thermal bowl to use in a similar way. I made Mac and cheese recently by pouring boiling water over the elbow Mac and let it set for 39 minutes. I had to stir the mac twice. Added the gooey cheese pack and sprinkled some pepper in it and it was great. I had wrapped it in big potholders, but I would like to make a wrap for it. I have some reflectix.... I will look for a mini Instapot right now!!

[@pamelanana58]

Brilliant!

[@colleenkaralee2280]

Exactly - the 3-quart is perfect for an RV with some solar power. For example we can poach a small hen at high pressure for "0" minutes (Amy+Jacky recipe), and of course all those soup and stew recipes and one-pot meals. The ceramic pot is easy to wash. Where there is a will there is a way :-))

[@Roobah]

What I love most about the mini Duo Instant Pot are two things: One, no smells inside the vehicle when cooking (if expecting a smell, can vent the steam outdoors) and second, put it in the pot and forget it. Pressure cooking does the cooking all by itself while I go do something else. I have a larger Instant Pot and the Mini Duo, and definitely I can't live without the very efficient mini-duo (perfect size for cooking for 2-3 persons).

[@RoamTownGirl]

Thanks for this video! VERY informative and I plan on getting the AC starter and propane adapter for my generator...my ONLY issue is with the speakers - PLEASE don't encourage others to "crank their music". I can think of nothing more annoying then having to be subjected to the droning bass and disturbance of loud music while camping!!!

[@CobCeo]

hopefully they mean when they are in the wilderness.

[@c.m.303]

​@CobCeo That's even worse! That bass carries, if you want loud music buy a house with a basement. Last thing I want to hear through the trees is the thumping of some yahoo who hasn't discovered ear bud's yet!

[@jamesglenn520]

​​@@c.m.303'm with you on that 👍 People boondock or remote camp for a reason. Nobody wants to find a nice spot away from everything and then have some Dip Blasting music a few hills over 😲🤬

[@Ryan.Willis]

The instant pot took up too much space but check out this JBL Party Box! 😂

[@Hundert1]

🤣👍

[@rouxchat6033]

In relation to how often those items are used, it makes perfect sense. I gave away my microwave and generator because I never used them. However, I travel with a lot (most would consider an excess amount) of paraphernalia for my two senior cats and pup to keep them safe that take up a lot of space. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

[@jeanwest1058]

🤣 hahahahaha

[@gellotion]

😂😂 Priorities!! 😂😂

[@Tsch6373]

My 3-quart Instant Pot is coming with me, along with a couple of much-used corningware pieces.

[@thowell3031]

I agree with you on the Berkey! That was the best money I ever spent on any RV gear.

[@leawade8663]

Gosh I hope I never have to camp anywhere near you. Generator, loud speakers, barking dog (okay just guessing on that last one.) You guys are a camper's worst nightmare. Haha

[@64maxpower]

I would never camp near anyone with a stupid sense of humor

[@madczechoutdoors1088]

I just installed the easy start on my rv last weekend. Works great. I can now run my a/c on my Honda EU2000i

[@jessicataylor2603]

We have that Griddler too. Love it! I bought the waffle plates as well, which makes it even more versatile.

[@bunkosquad2000]

I have 6 Arlo cameras, 2 on my sailboat and 4 in my home. Love ‘em! I’ve had the ones on my boat for about 3 years and the ones in my home for about a year. Like the ones you got, they only record when the motion detector is tripped, so the battery life is insanely long. Not even worth it to get the solar charger. They’re more expensive but you get what you...well, you know. Give Sweetie a hug for me!

[@TravelsByTrike]

I installed the easy start and it works. Yesterday, for the 1st time, by accident, I ran my ac and microwave at the same time and the Honda 2200 ramped up but didn't even hicc-up.

[@youtoo2072]

LOVE YOU TWO!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! finally know Much MORE about trickier things , Berkey water filtering just for starters!! THANK YOU AND GOOD BLESSINGS !!!

[@arkansastraveler7698]

My dad ran all his vehicles on propane on the farm. Oil after 3000 miles still looked new.

[@tinacrapson5640]

I use a stovetop pressure cooker...absolutely love it! It gives me instantly speed in an offgrid environment...a must have for me!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Is that one you could use over the coals of a campfire as well?

[@tinacrapson5640]

@@liquidrockaquatics3900 It would be hard to regulate the pressure over a campfire. I use the coleman stove.

[@flowersflowers5070]

Love watching videos where the people speak clearly and slow enough to understand what's being said. Oh and not being so silly wanting to be cute so I give you thumbs up. Thanks for these pointers. I'll keep watching you guys.

[@MA-jr8hj]

We also nixed an InstaPot. Takes up so much room, and we boondock often. We don't have solar, so we weren't going to run a generator just to use an electric pot. We lived in a high altitude city for 25 years, and camped in the mountains often, so for many years I have used a stovetop pressure cooker. You can cook meals just as fast as in the Instapot, and also use the pot for regular cooking. My lid fits a large 6 quart pot and a small 2 quart pot, so it is very versatile. If you are only preparing a small amount, it comes up to pressure almost immediately in the small pot. I have had this set for 25 years and have only replaced the lid gasket once. I use it frequently and would replace it without hesitation.

[@akaWook]

I recommend checking out Wyze cameras. For the price you can't beat them. Even to try out. Least expensive one is $25. I have not used them with a hotspot but have never had to reconnect them to my network since I purchased two of them over one year ago. They also have door / window / motion sensors and are just launching an outdoor model. All works via app on your phone.

[@skipstreet]

I have a couple of wyze cameras too. But they have to be powered. They just released an outdoor camera. I don't know if it is battery powered or not.

[@troystutsman1400]

Eugene Street Thanks for the info...! Have a great day and be blessed.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Love my Berkey. Took a plane trip last year, I had to get the little travel Berkey bottle because I feel safer with that water. I have Wyze cameras. However, they are powered by electric. I've been using them for over a year now, no dropping the wifi. However, I have not traveled with them. It sure gives peace of mind while I'm working on the park office & I can check on my pets in my RV. I keep a thermometer by one so I can check the temps. Had a d'link camera. It had to be constantly reset. I got tired of it & disconnected it. Also, have bluetooth speakers. A small shoebox size that I use to watch my YT vids. Gives much better audio. A nice Harmon Kardon round speaker that doesn't take up much space & a sound bar for my tv. All those I pretty much keep inside though. Also have a 3qt InstantPot. Yes, they make good chili & great pot roasts!

[@mapotts7256]

I have Wyze cams and I am pretty sure you can plug in a small solar charger to them.

[@TheMarcopix]

We're using a Berkey too and will take it on the road. Great choice!

[@olebloom1641]

Who was watching Sweetie in the background instead of the segment on the griddle. :)

[@elsestelema6273]

Who wasn’t lol,

[@shokojimhollingsworth3940]

👋

[@barbarac9369]

Me

[@judycee9263]

Really enjoy your videos. Great camera work and always informative as usual. We have the same griddler and use it a lot. Had to buy it on a camping trip when there was a burn ban and the propane stove was not allowed. It opens up flat to use for pancakes or scrambled eggs and has a set of grill plates for getting char marks on burgers. Keep up the good work, and safe travels.

[@donatzerodayslife]

Would rather hear nature.

[@vickimathews1970]

They're still young, and pre-kids, I think as you get older you enjoy the quiet, I can't stand going anywhere there is loud music in the background, some retail stores have it so loud, and also some restaurants, makes it so hard to talk to friends or just enjoy eating or shopping...I know it didn't worry me when I was a young girl...lol...but now love the serenity, especially in the country, that's why you go there to get away from it all...

[@sherriestockdale7038]

@@vickimathews1970 I agree. My sons use to say, if the music is too loud, you're too old..

[@rouxchat6033]

Hey, I'm 70 and adore my hard rock and play it loud using earphones, of course. Nobody wants to hear that especially out in nature. I do occasionally get strange looks when they see grandma dancing away and no sound of music. Ha Ha. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

[@KU9L]

We just received our Nimble Pet Device which monitors the RV Temp, Humidity, & Power that transmits to an App on your phone with a 4G link that comes with a monthly or annual subscription. It is USB powered that comes with an AC adapter, but we plug it into one of our USB receptacles since we do a lot of boondocking. If you lose the USB power, a battery backup that runs for up to 48-hours sends a push and email notification as well if your temp and humidity falls outside your preset ranges. It is a great device for when we are out hiking and the outside temps get warmer or colder than expected. One quirk is we have to reset the temperature limits when we travel since we have a travel trailer and the internal temps of the RV can climb to over 100 degs in summer. Other than that we are enjoying testing it out and will have more to report later. I wish it was included with a camera that would help of see how Stella is doing, but at least we are alerted if temps and humidity become unbearable or if we lose AC or DC power depending on how we have it connected and/or if someone messes with our battery disconnect switch. -Dave

[@koningbolo4700]

1:00 In Germany a single room 5000 BTU window AC is made which uses around 500 W of electrical power... It is called the Kapsul Noria... It is small is size (20x22x7 inches), not too heavy (40 lbs) and it looks cool too... 3:13 Somethings granny's way is the best way...I the kitchen Granny's way as a tendency to be just that. For example: instead of a power consuming (quite a lot i understand) Instant Pot you could go the hay box route. A simple box (or a little room in one of the cabinets and some drawer sliders) in which a easy to make (some sewing skills are involved though) pot insulator device in which you set a pot with food which has been heated (brought to the boil) on the stove. The pot is kept hot for many many hours and if the box is sized so the insulating device keeps the lid tight to the pot there won't be any spills. The heat can not escape and as a result the meal (which can be anything from simple rice/vegetables to the cheaper cuts of meats to stew) will be cooked without the addition of energy. You need some time though, meats upto 5 hours, rice and veggies obviously less: about 2 hours. Look it up: Wonderoven (KZbin knows about it) 3:35 If you like solar and cooking the All Season Solar Cooker is maybe an option. A reflective diy (corroplast) thing which enables the user to cook with sunlight. Again you have to start cooking ahead of time. Most meals take about 4-5 hours in the sun... 8:45 Do you guys catch rainwater (to filter) ? 11:11 What do the bears think about you making that much noise ???

[@PocketfleetDS]

We use the MySpot Cam, it connects to the hotspot no problem and runs on 12v with an adapter. I wired mine direct to the 12v in the RV. Mounted to the roof, sends notices to my email and records 24 hours free, pay subscription if you want more than 24hrs. Use it for when we are out shopping and when the rig is stored parked and not used for months at a time. (we are not full timers)

[@elonashrum7074]

The dog stealing your show. Smiling ,crossing paws . Mom who you talking to?

[@Set_your_handle77]

9:18 There may be a time limit, too. Not sure... I know in-line filters can have a time limit in addition to quantity.

[@ShadyOaksFarm]

I have 2 reolink cellular cameras that are 900 miles away and they work perfect! Have had them over a year!

[@pmh1nic]

Do these cellular cameras have their own sim card or do you use a mobile hotspot for the wifi connection?

[@ShadyOaksFarm]

pmh1nic they have there own SIM card.

[@troystutsman1400]

Are they for outdoor too use? Are they battery powered? Thank you. Have a great day and be blessed.

[@ShadyOaksFarm]

Troy Stutsman yes outdoor and also come with a neoprene cover. Batter or solar. I use the solar.

[@ibMoose2u]

LOVE my Cuisinart panini/griddle!! Sooo many haters on your speakers/music... do you all think this nice young couple would blast music with neighbors... wtf. I love my sound system and use Bose speakers outside my trailer. Many your vids you’re in spots where you have nobody within a mile of you, my kind of camping!

[@troystutsman1400]

Mark Cole No, honestly I do not...! I believe that they are both very conscientious and respectful. My only thought is that when we are out there camping, especially in the middle of nowhere and even though there may not be anyone else around... We are still trespassing in the homes of numerous wildlife...! These animals are not tame pets. They are not used to loud noises and/or music thumping away...! These things will most certainly seriously scare them, thus disturbing them and it might even force some to flee the area...! I personally enjoy nature and I’m an animal lover. I never want to be the cause of ever scaring any of the animals that I fight so hard to help protect in the hopes that they will still be around for my grandkids to see and enjoy too...! Honestly, I care about animals so much that I’m more concerned about scaring or harming them than I am about bothering another person... Have a great day and be blessed.

[@ibMoose2u]

Troy Stutsman A man after my own heart! There are no bad dogs, only bad humans. My motto the last 5 years of my career as a LEO. Pretty serious animal lover myself :^)

[@laurifowler4424]

We put our JBL speaker in the pocket of our golf cart and play music when we ride around.(I don't remember which one, other than it's about the size of your small one.) It does great on there.

[@barrylambert8572]

Watch while Jenny demonstrates the griddle. Your fur baby sitting on the bed stole the show!

[@edbuelow6076]

If you haven't tried it already, get a Nano Router that will tether to your hotspot and use the router for your wireless connections instead of the hotspot. You can set up the router for static or let it dish out the connections on DHCP, it may solve your camera connection issue or at least I hope so because I bought those cameras also but haven't made it out on the road yet with them. I have had other issues with hotspot connections and this fixed them. The routers will connect via the tether or wireless if you hotspot doesn't have a available port.

[@thebigempty_5792]

Dog just chilling on the bed....totally worth it :D

[@offgridprep]

Yes agree on the JBL 300 party box ! I got one and all my friends asked if I could get for them too lol sold 4 of them

[@64maxpower]

Put a thermometer in view of the camera so you can be sure your rig isn't too warm for the pets

[@madmax041]

Thank you for your RV gadgets reviews! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! ❤️

[@ApartmentB]

I had the same security camera on our house and it was horrible! I had to reset it all the time. Which meant getting out the ladder and resetting it and setting it back up. We put the Ring security system and cameras in our travel trailer and loved them but still didn’t use them as often as we thought.

[@gellotion]

I bought a propane generator and it's game changer. Also an 18v Makita chainsaw that beats Stihl in speed tests. No dirty carbs EVER. No spilled gas, no fumes, no wondering how old the fuel is, with the chainsaw there's no need for ear protection or wondering if I'm bothering the neighbors working too late or too early. Gas is on it's way outta here 👋

[@markymark7619]

I do most of our cooking in the instant pot, have a 2qt one makes great meals, would not give it up but the difference is we have a motor home so running generator for half hour is no issue

[@320dak]

I agree with you on the Reolink cams! Have six of them. Two of them failed within a year. The other four do not connect to your phone or tablet when away and trying to check them. Only at home. Looking at Arlo or Ring cameras.

[@VannaMae]

Thank you for this video. You made a valid point that I find frustrating with gagets. All gagets that I try to connect to my cell phone hotspot never seems to work as smooth vs a wifi connection at a house. It seems that alot of gagets, even if the claim to be "hotspot compatible" really are not.

[@JR828]

Hi Vanna 🙋🏻‍♂️.....still waiting for another video! 😉

[@AlessaTX]

You two are getting close to 100k subs i am so sorry excited for you both you two totally deserve it

[@jleducrrc]

By the way, great video! If you're still interested in protecting your pets try the blinkxt2. They can be put anywhere and are really cost effective. There is now a blink mini for the indoor area. Both items are Amazon exclusive and your videos can be saved to the cloud. We have it at our homestead and no wifi connection issues. It always remembers the last connection. Hope this helps

[@shadrielv7113]

I just wanted to thank you for this update on your previous couple lists of 'must haves' or useful gadgets. I only just stumbled onto your videos maybe 2 weeks ago and am transitioning into RV life this summer - your videos have been a lot of help for me. I especially appreciate the update on the Reolink cameras, as I had one in my amazon cart and was going to be ordering it in the next couple of days - now that I know they have connection issues, I will look for something else. Thank you!! :)

[@kittygartland5305]

Do you test your berkey water with red dye every few months? My berkey failed after a few months🙁I was so disappointed !!! The filters were under warranty but i had a hard time trusting in the system after that. But while it was working I loved the taste of the water !

[@rouxchat6033]

WOW, that's scary. In what way did it fail and how did you discover it wasn't properly filtering? I'm saving up for one so always interested in what others have experienced. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

[@troystutsman1400]

Did you get ahold of Berkey about this, if so who did they handle it...? As far as purchasing a unit, I checked their site about a month ago and they were out of stock on every model...!

[@elainevegan5386]

That's interesting that you say the Griddler takes less energy than the Instant Pot. I feel like the IP is a very energy efficient way to cook. I can't imagine getting rid of it. We have two at home and bring one with us camping. There are just so many one pot meals you can cook in it... its so convenient. As for the Griddler, we have George Foreman and like that a lot.

[@HoneyandMe]

Well, that settles it...the Instant Pot stays home! We seldom ever stay in a RV park, so rely on our batteries alone, and the generator to recharge when needed. We do have a Berkey that we use at our cabin. The water we fill it with comes straight from our lake. Our lake is home to beaver, otter, muskrats, ducks, swans and fish. And used by moose, caribou, bears, wolves...You get the picture. The Berkey filters EVERYTHING out. The water tastes great and after years of boiling, filtering, bleaching...I just pour it through! It's so nice! I have taken note though...I will not park my RV anywhere near you....I love music, but I prefer the sounds of nature to listening to someone else's tunes. Lol! thanks for all of your sharing!-Sue

[@hg2.]

Well done - thanks.

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

I've never used a Berkey, but I have an Alexapure that lasts 5000 gal per filter. I can't speak for the Berkey, but although the Alexapure can filter that many gal the manufacturer recommends replacement after 6 months of use. I've used one up to 12 months, and I only changed it because the water started tasting a bit funky. I'm a big fan of gravity drain water filters! Well worth the money if you don't mind the hassle! Keep the filter under around 85-90F or it'll clog up for some reason...

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Thanks for the info on the Berkey. There is no shortcut for clean, filtered water.

[@laurifowler4424]

Just bought a marcell temperature monitoring because I take my dog camping with me.. It has its own wifi, and seems to be pretty accurate.

[@scottn1391]

FINE! I'll subscribe. Best RV videos I've found so far. Cant wait to ditch the black hole that is rent.

[@carolmcln5028]

I find Ring to be a pain in the neck too. We have it at home and the battery needs recharging every two weeks, so we got a second one to have it ready to replace--BUT you have to unscrew the doorbell cover to do the replacing! What a pain! Plus if you don't open the app on your phone for 30 days, you get kicked out of the app and have to log back in.

[@Markpatrickrich]

i enjoy your videos all your tip and information and your positive engery did you ever find a security camera that you like

[@ZafodB3]

Had a similar experience with “Tend” Micro 2 camera USB cameras. Only one works and it’s iffy and problematic since I only use it when away.

[@RandyHuyck]

Long before Instant Pots were on the market, I simply used a pressure cooker on my gas stove in the RV. The only difference is one has to monitor the temp for a few minutes and shut it off manually. Other than that...no difference for all the time saving, plus one can use the pot itself as, well, a pot.

[@karenpolansky9097]

I agree about the Instant Pot, but I haven’t the heart to get rid of it for the times that I use it. As for the generator, I sold my Honda in favour of The Car Generator, which takes up hardly any room, weighs next to nothing and hooks right up to my truck. I love it! I also love my Berkey, but wish I had one size up from what I do have. From my understanding though, they are on back order. As for your speaker... holy moly! Take care and stay safe!

[@cambodianrefugee6305]

Any ideas for security cams that can work with no wifi or cell when your out of range? Game camera?

[@ctcsadmin]

Yi Cameras are good, reliable, and cheap. They have a slot for an sd card that will record to the card, and they do have cloud storage as well for a fee. I just use the sd card, and it works for me. When connected to wifi, I can remote into them and never have issues. They are very good at staying connected to wifi, and often give me a timestamp when and if my internet goes down. I've tried momentum (horrible wifi connectivity problems, never again), GuardZilla, which were amazing (Battery, No wifi issues, cloud connectivity, until they just went out of business due to covid). I had a GuardZilla for my outdoor cam, and a ring doorbell, the ring is nice, but the battery won't keep a charge anymore, it's good when it's charged, and the newer versions might work better paired with a solar panel. I am looking into getting a Yi Outdoor Camera to replace the Guardzilla and Ring, since my indoor Yi's work very well. Oh and the Yi cameras I have let me move the camera around when I am connected to WiFi.

[@christinestein4725]

Check out the Dream pot ! Put on any heat source bring 2 rolling boil..then return the pot to the thermal cover...travel 6to8 hrs and the evening meal is cooked ! With no further power needed to cook meal ! Xx from Australia !

[@gringo3009]

No grill?? Love my Weber Q1200, with the optional griddle plate. Plus you can bake bread and do pizzas, slow cook roasts and more.

[@dawnlovecchio8957]

I bet the camp neighbors love you for that huge speaker. 🤔

[@hollyhopalong7405]

Definition of A hole = guy who blasts music in nature area.

[@ddearinger8962]

Yah suuure

[@gellotion]

@@hollyhopalong7405 Some of the best music festivals happen out in nature, friend 😁

[@danielzatkovich4659]

Do you see where these two camp? Nowhere near anyone else. Save the histrionics.

[@kevinbradbury7259]

If you have any old smart phones laying around, they make excellent security cameras with the Alfred app. You have to put up with some ads on the free version but they are not too intrusive. The app will notify you when it detects motion and will record and hold it for 7 days. You can store and download videos that you want to keep.

[@kevinbradbury7259]

Forgot to mention, most phones are not weatherproof, so using a universal suction cup auto mount on the inside of a window solves that issue along with it not walking away.

[@apwelsh]

Try Blink for Home outdoor cameras. They use 2 AA Lithium batteries, and can be powered by USB. They work great, and won’t forget the WiFi info. The nee Blink XT2 even has 2 way talk, so you can talk to whoever is outside like a ring doorbell. They are about the same price as the cameras you tried.

[@mmcknight6834]

I hope I never camp within a mile of you with that JBL party box 300. I completely disagree with cranking loud music while camping.

[@BOWLINGPHREEK]

They usually camp by themselves plus they dont remind me of the kind of kids that are rude to their neighbors.

[@alanj7306]

Let’s complain about generator space, but we’ll pack this stupid crap.

[@craftymulligar]

I got the 500.00 sony bluetooth box don't have the so called good base. But it got good uses for other people playing their music. I can use mine for white noise also. If that don't work least I can listen to my own music than theirs. Namely their Spanish poke a music and rap hip hop.

[@randysavage4900]

ADDICTED TO THE SHOW!

[@johnm105]

Propane conversions can be extremely dangerous! The "clean" smelling exhaust can be very misleading. While the exhaust doesn't have the pungent smell of a gas or diesel engine it can produce higher levels of carbon monoxide, which has no smell. Always use a CO detector and place the generator far away from the camper, with plenty of ventilation

[@AlaskaErik]

Not to mention that using propane reduces the wattage your generator puts out.

[@troystutsman1400]

AlaskaErik I’ve never heard that before... Thanks. Btw... Why is that....? Have a great day and be blessed.

[@pauldem544]

We run our A/C on a 15A circuit and EU2000 without the Easystart all the time... We got the Instant Pot Mini just to save space.... One gadget we love is the RV Level 4 from Madebyjoe... Doesn't need a battery like the Levelmate Pro and is cheaper. We also like the Tank Check for monitoring Propane Level.

[@carolynzanta6899]

I just bought an inexpensive Blink video camera and LOVE it. You may want to check them out. I bought during an Amazon sale for around $30.

[@lamarrharding4776]

Have you ever tried an old fashioned pressure cooker? I have a black hawkins futura that works on any heat source, including a solar reflector, but like you I don't use it that often.

[@alanm.7380]

Very informative !

[@99Racker]

I have used my Berkey daily for 10 years now. I suggest you look at the after market glass tube spigot as it ensures you a proper level of water in the bottom (and not over fill). We have the tanks near a sink so we can fill a pitcher from the sink.. Great water.

[@SpryWhimsy]

ya lost me at the Party Box

[@gitakiss5801]

I love my reolink. I have the one that is wired in though and its great for at home use. I loved that its a free app and you don't pay a monthly fee for it. But I will research for my rv if this fails all the time with the hotspot

[@rrunkle]

Amazon Blink is supposed to becoming out w a local storage/hub for use w their new mini camera. TBD, but I’m hoping that will allow wifi free use.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

That Berkey is terrific. We filter our household water too. FYI, there's spigot with a sight glass to let you know what the level is in the bottom container at a glance. Totally worth it. Love your other upgrades too! I'm definitely looking at that Honda with the propane kit.

[@Linsky17]

I suggest you try testing your Berkey water. Ours did not remove arsenic from our well.

[@johnpavon799]

Great video! cool gadgets

[@Bryan402991]

How romantic, an insta-pot for your birthday.😁😁😁

[@FateUnbound]

Hey, it's what she wanted and asked for for her birthday.

[@WillBelden]

We have the Arlo cams. They have a base station, and that can plug directly into the router, hub or switch. And I've never had it forget the passwords! :) We brought them from the sticks-n-bricks. Not sure I need SIX cameras, but I HAVE six cameras! (I don't use them all, obviously.)

[@micheles5556]

I use an Arlo camera. It works via 4G and is always reliable. It cost me an extra $20 a month through my Verizon account. It also has a solar panel you can buy to charge it (extra cost).

[@Ron-co3fm]

We have had good luck with "Amcrest" cameras. There are several different models and video qualities. They are inexpensive and seem to work well. Purchased on the largest online retailer ;)

[@ChrisSherman75]

Omg your dog! 😂❤️ I. Love. Gadgets. Thanks for this vid!

[@robindikos8937]

If I can hear your music from my campsite, it is too loud!

[@BKD70]

If I can hear you complaining about my music from my campsite, you are too loud.

[@64maxpower]

@@BKD70 no kidding.

[@lonniemcnerney262]

Eh....no. Not necessarily. If the sites are far apart I would agree with you, but if you end up in one of those "class A parking lots" then sorry, I FART and you can hear it, so no go on that too loud comment. (edit: the small portable one I can accept, but the large speakers? not needed when you are group camping. But when you are so very alone like they tend to do, it is their choice)

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

@@lonniemcnerney262 Put on headphones. They make wireless ones these days. You have no right to force your taste in music on others.

[@Hundert1]

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, First code of law towards others is be considerate and don't force others to hear you. We always try to be as quiet as possible no matter where we are. In fact I hope and pray the regular obnoxious loud non inverter generators are banned from all campgrounds. As well as filthy noisy stinking farting dogs and cat people who drag them along everywhere they go so the entire place has to live with those animals too.🤢🤮

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Wow that propane conversion kit sounds interesting. Can I do that with an on board ONAN generator? That would rock! My solar isn't big enough to run my A/C and if it is hot I have to run the gen set. Which means it is sucking lots of gasoline per hour. A propane conversion makes sense. Gotta have a Berkey!

[@doramather4729]

I have an old fashion 6qt pressure cooker which i can use as a regular pot or pressure cooker on my propane rv stove , better than an instant pot.

[@laurac5451]

Can you boil eggs in it?

[@stewbuntu]

Fyi get the $30 tplink nano travel router. It can plug into a usb outlet and be powered by your batteries. It has hotspot mode where it bounces your hot spot giving you a real router that keeps the hotspot signal always live. Then the cameras may work, if not get the heimvision HMD2 :)

[@billdennis2993]

Thx for sharing an informative video

[@gammawhiskey]

I just watched a 20min ad😂 but I enjoyed it.

[@lcostantino7931]

Incredible INFO... Thanks....

[@kylepifer9509]

Our family was living in Africa they used a berkey for all their drinking water also even though they had running water.

[@da7heaven]

Great, candid advice! Thanks!

[@FateUnbound]

Thanks Derek, glad you enjoyed it

[@Nonplused]

I have an old JVC "getto blaster" that we use for sound. Downside is it doesn't have blue tooth so you need a cord, takes "c" cells, and has an old useless cd player and tape player in it. Sounds great though and isn't very big.

[@frankenstein3163]

Ty guy's the video was very info for me. I was thinking about replacing oven with presser cooker. Ty for opening my eyes on the power consumption as to I'm trying to build a super light off road trailer and don't want to make maga amp battery bank. I like the last one(sevalanc). Bummer having to set all the time.

[@carrolle7101]

We aren't full time RV'ers but still love your gadgets and ideas. I am ordering the Cuisinart Griddler today, since we don't really like the campground grills - ew. Thanks guys!

[@GeorgeSipe]

The brand new Wyze Cam Outdoor is perfect for this. Unlike the preceding cameras which are intended for indoors, it is waterproof and senses activity via PIR. It is also completely wireless (no power cord) and supports "travel mode" to work without Internet. It is still small with magnetic mounts, so easily placed when you set up camp. It is still inexpensive, but at the moment is sold out (but worth waiting for).

[@MrTerryP]

No grill ? I recommend a green mountain grill Davie Crockett, its a pellet grill runs on 12v or 120 have wifi and come with everything I have two one for the boat and on for the rv highly recommend!!

[@MicheIIePucca]

We did the same with our honda generator... using a hutch mountain conversion. We had the same complaints using gas.