Life HACKS! RV Cleaning & Prepping For Fall-Winter Camping + RV Storage

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@DavidBlair-o4t]

You and your husband give great advice and you speak clear and very entertaining and not boring. Keep up the great work.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!!

[@lancewulfers2502]

Solar panel mounts... Blue Locktite is your friend.

[@jeffgalpin3153]

Came to the comments to say the same!

[@masterbond9]

another thing to do is add another nut

[@bobabooie6389]

Same here! Blue locktite 👍🏻🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@nancybianchi8707]

We tore out all the carpet in our RV. Put flooring in. We are very happy with the update. Easier to clean also

[@WeActuallyDidItChannel]

Hey guys, great tips! I'm a mom of 3 boys, and we are going full time in about 2 weeks. We have learned SO MUCH from your channel, thank you so much for all of the value that you bring to the community!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@Amer1ca56]

Love the Kamala hand gestures 😂😂😂 Good move on installing the lock nuts!

[@lancewulfers2502]

We use a foam blaster that hooks up to the pressure washer and does a great job gaining the soap onto surfaces.

[@cindyfulton5404]

Dryer sheets are good for keeping mice out! And it leaves your RV smelling good!

[@jeffl1499]

On your roof panels there’s is a product you squirt on the threads that drys so the nut doesn’t listen. Call Thread Lock. You can find it any automotive store. It dries to are hard plastic but you can still unscrew the nut if need be

[@flyingdutchwoman]

put some rainx in the rinse water no water spots when it dries.

[@davidcline9547]

You got to go to DI water system to wash and rinse!! I love it, no water spots, so no drying. The nuts on your solar panels maybe go to blue lock tight or a nut that uses lock tight.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gthornton3]

GREAT VIDEO. Lots of tips that can’t be used all year long Thx for sharing. Your channel rocks

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!!

[@pauljones5495]

My wife wipes down everything on the inside with peppermint oil to keep pests and mice out. I also agree on using antifreeze in water pipes just a cheap insurance. We buy out at the end of winter to use next winter.

[@briantracy1324]

7:00 -- many ways to fix ,, "ny-lock" nuts , spring washers , or loctite the bolts.

[@infinityvideoprod]

7:33 you should really use nylock nuts. Loctite is not the answer as it will be very difficult to remove if maintenance is required.

[@peanut2339]

We have a 2011 Tiffin Phaeton and the bedroom had filthy carpet after yrs. Of putting resolve on it, basically scrubbing in the dirt. It was a light camel color. We took it to MS RV SOLUTIONS near Red Bay Alabama and had LVT Tile installed in the bedroom and bath last yr. We absolutely love it! They work on any brand coach or camper as does everyone in Red Bay, including Tiffin. I can send you photos if you have somewhere I can send them. Love your channel !

[@christinaholligan8299]

I use ultrasonic in my RV my rental properties and my home and it works very well

[@timmyers3428]

I am in the same camp as you with blowing the water out and then adding the RV antifreeze to the Journey. It just doesn't take that much longer to accomplish and gives you some peace of mind that your RV's plumbing system is protected. Here in OH winterizing is super important, as we can get some pretty cold winters. I have generated a list that is in OneNote, that I can print out for Winterizing and De-Wintering they motor home. Helps this seasoned mind to not forget a step! For mice we have had good success using dryer sheets in all the cabinets. Is it working? No way to know because we have never seen any evidence of mice being in the Motor Home. Our Journey is stored inside but it is in a rural area so I know there are mice in the area.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@theresourcefulsteward44]

When my 2 boys were young, I took them into their bathroom and showed them their mess going down the sides of the toilet and around the rim, and I asked them if they would like to clean it up, they said no, and I said, I don’t either so, pay attention and make sure every drop makes it in the toilet or you will be the one cleaning it up. They knew I wasn’t bluffing. They are 20 & 24 now, and I’ve never had to worry about that “boy smell” in the bathroom since.

[@davidjackman5773]

Triple protect your solar panels; keep and use your existing lock washers, use blue loktite on the bolt threads, and use a nylon locking nut. That SHOULD keep them from coming loose. Then.....check them over and over and again and again.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@bertkelly7650]

The only bad advice on winterizing was from Todd the RV guy on youtube. I have a small camper and usually only need a little over a gallon of antifreeze that I suck up through the water pump. Good thing the antifreeze is cheap because he said to put the antifreeze in the fresh water tank and run it through that way. I needed 4 gallons doing it that way. Remember to remove all liquid, Shampoo, mouth wash etc before the cold sets in.

[@cindyfulton5404]

I put the dryer sheets hanging out of all the cabinets and and bedding and dinette

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for sharing

[@ZXX984]

Thanks for all the advice. Do you put Irish Spring soap or dryer sheets anymore? Also, Ben didn’t Armor All the tires.😅

[@skiphall709]

Tried it doesn't work they actually chewed on the soap read my other comment it works great.

[@clairehall9836]

How about a Murphy bed

[@Tyler27B]

I love the lock nut idea… but when installing I realized you should have gotten stainless steel lock nuts! I would replace them so they don’t rust with all the Florida sun and humidity. The old nuts were stainless steel for example. Just wanted to share to keep that RV beautiful

[@richardhall5221]

To keep mice away, we put dryer sheets everywhere in our trailer. The mice hate it, and the inside smells really good when it's time to bring it out of storage. 👍

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@chrissmith9145]

Just put some loctite on those nuts/bolts

[@joanfarrell778]

We use rodent repellent pouches from any ace hardware store, they smell good but mice, squirrels etc. don’t like the smell. We’ve put them in the engine compartment too.

[@GratefulGlamper]

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[@richarddickey3010]

Blue lock tite would do it. Or nylock nüss. Only issue using those is if you stud isnt secure it could move on you. Another option is to double nut with lock tight.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@LuisAMuniz-ms6gp]

Hi! Just wondering if you know where the OBD2 connector is. My 2007 Fleetwood Expedition won’t go pass 5 mi and it’s on Auto Idle and engine light is on. Has this ever happen to you? Had to cancel my Ft Wilderness reservation and now we are stuck. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work, we really enjoy your videos!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

It’s typically back by the engine/radiator. There is a cap that unscrews towards the top of the radiator

[@MaryWehmeier]

Place ant traps in the lower bays.

[@skiphall709]

May sound a little gross but I sprinkle used cat litter around the outside perimeter of the rv minus the poop, mice hate the smell and sense danger been doing it for over 10 years, never any mice.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good to know!!!

[@PineGeri]

How about changing the oil in the generator? Checking hydraulic fluid?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good tips!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Owning a RV is a major investment to many and taking care of it only makes sense. With abundance of money, you can always hire others, but others don't have the investment you have made and will not take the extra care that you do. THANKS for sharing ANOTHER valuable HOW TO.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@christinaholligan8299]

Where do you get the battery operated ultrasonic ones minor all electrics I'd like to have some of those

[@noohmz]

Did you all get new camera(s) recently the quality looked great on this one.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you! We use two cameras - both are Sony A series. On our Amazon store, we have an idea list with links to our gear for videography.

[@pamiejo7778]

I know this is off topic but what kind of dash cam for your RV and car do you guys have? Love your ideas FWI I got the mattress from RVmattress lol It is awesome!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

The Garmin Dashcam is the best one out there and the one we have in our vehicles. It has a lot packed into that little camera. amzn.to/47zN2Ah

[@atticushexcel9567]

Because of your channel I will NEVER buy an RV. I thank you for that. BUT I love your channel and try to watch every post. Stay safe and I have zero suggestions for you... LOL you are amazing.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you! 💙

[@49leobear]

Why wouldn’t you put the slide in before washing?

[@pamrhodes6249]

Some of that red glue put on the bolt and that will aid in holding the nuts on!

[@kathleenrasmussen303]

We have a cat that wanders the neighborhood and keeps the rodent infestation at an extreme minimal. Crossed fingers, no issues!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

That’s the BEST form Of rodent protection lol

[@pamiejo7778]

Oh man carpet has got to go !! We are so happy we got rid of ours. Cleaning is easier and faster. Throw a washable rug here and there.

[@joemiles6917]

You need lock washers.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Would you do that in addition to lock nuts?

[@druellapartee2010]

Why not Rent during the time it’s parked?… I am looking for a Used RV-Motorhome since they are much safer to live in than a Nursing Home!… Trust Me I Know!… Not to mention I don’t play well with others and prefer solitude!😊

[@PineGeri]

Great idea

[@druellapartee2010]

@@PineGeri There are others who are also looking for an alternative RV-Motorhome lifestyle rather than a Nursing Home!😊

[@GratefulGlamper]

That is a great point! For us, we have done too many mods to rent it out. We've done this in the past with our first Class A and had great success.

[@PineGeri]

Why not have tires on the concrete?

[@GratefulGlamper]

It can lead to the development of "flat spots" on the tire due to the hard, flat surface, which can potentially damage the tire and compromise its performance when used again. It's best to place the tires on top of a piece of wood, or other barrier rather than directly on the ground or concrete. This will help protect against excessive moisture gathering on the tires. The main thing is to protect against UV and moisture on the tires.

[@PineGeri]

@@GratefulGlamper Here’s our issue with that suggestion…we get snow. It piles up all around the coach. So…it will always be “in moisture.” This RV and 3 previous ones all sat in snow on the RV pad each winter..there is no roof covering it and RV covers are really not very good plus won’t protect tires.

[@PineGeri]

ALWAYS…just like handwashing A CAR….START FROM THE TOP!

[@bobabooie6389]

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[@steverobinson1598]

Make them sit down when peeing. Stops splater mess.

[@willieiso118]

you've been talking to my wife haven't you.... hahaha she taught her boys this, now she's working on me... OMG