It HAD to CHANGE! 5 Modifications to make our 8 week RV trip Great!

[@robinmiller3592]

Microfiber towels!! We use them on the beach because the sand shakes right off! We use them in the shower because they dry so quickly! They take up no space, come in many sizes, have hooks for hanging, and are definitely the way to go in the camper. Amazon sells many different brands.

[@MDFRfiredriver]

Hello Patrick Our 2021 Lance 1995 arrived Thursday pick up sleep in Wednesday and Thursday bring home Friday but i taking notes all you mention from all your videos Hope to see you guys on the road

[@stana2z]

Induction cooktop also is LOWER Humidity. Likewise an electric furnace is lower than Propane...

[@jesserevilla992]

We have the towels in two colors. And they stay in the TT.

[@moduc996]

The latest change we did was replace our TV with a Visio smart TV. :) Easier now to connect to Netflix, Hulu & Apple TV with one press of a button. Vizio smart TV also includes other apps/channels with movies at no cost.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Was that Visio Smart TV 12volt or is it a regular 110v? I would love having a smart TV

[@hdwmson]

Hi again Patrick, just spoke with Katherine at the Mattress Insider and ordered our mattress. It's 12-14 weeks out but will be worth waiting for, we hope. We made sure that they knew that you referred us to them so I hope your get your part! Thanks again for all your help and I will be commenting back to you as soon as we can give it a try. Thanks again. Yvonne

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We ordered our one for home in late March and it didn’t arrive until July due to the foam shortage. It was definitely worth the wait for us. Looking forward to hearing how you like yours.

[@lizchilders4154]

Sew some ribbon or strips of fabric loops on those towels so you can hang them. We use Turkish towels and I sewed fabric loops on them…very easy.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We thought we might do that now that we’re back home.

[@MaryOKC]

So I bought the TAB400 because of your videos as well as another couple. I couldn’t stand the mattress pieces that came with the TAB so I replaced them with the Inofia Memory Foam Tri-fold Mattress with Ultra Soft Bamboo Cover in queen and cut down 3” from back to front since that is 55” and that 6” futon is the absolute best! Thought I’d share. LOL! 😆

[@TravelswithDelaney]

That sounds like a good upgrade for the mattress. Those cushions that come in the 400 broke down pretty quickly for us.

[@getnnrv9860]

Patrick, great info and ideas! We recently traveled from our Michigan home to Virginia Beach with our granddaughter. She uses her iPhone with Apple Maps. We use a Garmin GPS when we travel. So it was interesting to see how the two compared. We used our iPhone connected to our GMC when we made a trip to a blueberry farm along Lake Michigan. And on the way back, we used our Garmin GPS. Although the iPhone did well we do prefer the Garmin GPS. It may be just a case that it is what we are used to. The main thing I have to say about any GPS system is that they are not fool proof! You should always have an idea of your route. They have lead me astray many times but I blame that on me because I know how to read a may and I didn't take the time to check it out. Good to have you near by again. Good luck Patty with your new teaching grade and have a great year Patrick! Give the pups a pat on the head for me!

[@curty85]

I actually unbolted the couch from the floor and out spacers in to lift the couch to the desired height. I works well and I think I will complement that with the sheet product idea. I’ll take your advice and stay away from luan but find something

[@bertkelly7650]

We added a medicine cabinet, an on/ off shower head, added a divider curtain for the bed and my favorite, a Brita faucet filter. That blue thing doesn't work. I use to bring 4 gallons of filtered water on a 3 day trip, now I don't bring any, saving weight and space.

[@gregggoebel3916]

consider Microfiber towels - they dry fast .

[@willmercado899]

We added a second towel bar in the bathroom. I am perplexed as to why they only give you one.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We have added some command hooks to hold towels. I would totally agree with you!

[@MegGoesRVing]

My favorite changes include buying a Moonshade awning, adding a TPMS, and setting up a standing desk. When I’m on the road during the week, I need to look at documents and be on Zoom calls. My MacBook wasn’t cutting it, so I bought an external monitor and a stool, and now I can use the counters by my front windows for a standing desk. I lift my MacBook up using a Nextstand, so it gets air and can adjust to work as a second monitor. The best part? The stand folds down really small.

[@donnakano282]

Good video. Thanks! We opted to go with microfiber towels. Not only do they dry quickly, but Ellen says they dry her hair much faster. We also opted for a small fan (Costco Woozoo) for air circulation and a small dehumidifier. As far as a GPS, we stayed with a standard Garmin GPS because, in the Southwest, most roads are open and easy to navigate for RVs. If we travel east, we’ll probably need to spring for a dedicated RV or truck GPS or use a trucker GPS app with an LTE-enabled tablet.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We still are not impressed with the RV Garmin for the money we spent on it. I think you were smart to stay with a regular Garmin.

[@1RodeoMom]

We have the Ninja Air Fryer/Convection oven as an addition to our RV. We needed it when we were in between our 2009 and our 2021 RV's. This Ninja folds up on the counter and out of the way but is a nice little oven or fryer when needed. It can do so much.

[@serinehart]

You can get some peel and stick tile and put on the lauan to make it slide smoothly under the mattress.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you for that idea! That is a great idea!!

[@hesed1006]

Going to look into the the fan, dehumidifier and towels, and thank you!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Sometimes the simple things can make a big difference

[@hesed1006]

@@TravelswithDelaney felt a little bad about that last purchase you had to make....

[@AvengerRVAdventure]

Clever idea with the mattress. I still need to upgrade our mattress. One of these days I will invest in an RV GPS. Thanks for sharing! Steve

[@stever6986]

Right about the 9:00 minute mark you mentioned the Bluette EB70 being a "716 amp hour lithium battery pack"...I think that you meant 716 "watt hours". If that's correct, than I believe 716 watt hours = approximately 60 amp hours

[@TravelswithDelaney]

You are correct…I misspoke….I should have said 716 watt hours.

[@stever6986]

@@TravelswithDelaney And I should have been more clear that 716 watt hours = approx 60 amp hours @ 12v (or 6 amp hours at 120v). Also, thanks for the tip on the induction cooktop, that will make a perfect addition to my pop-up camper renovation!

[@MrTomStover]

I have an older model of the same unit. I had to sit myself down with a cup coffee and go through the settings. These units can be switched between “car mode and towing mode”.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I did have it programmed with our truck and RV dimensions and it was in RV mode when it made those routes that I questioned.

[@strive4impact]

Great explanation of the solution you put in place for getting support under the hinged mattress!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you. It’s worked out great for us.

[@RandisAdventures]

Humidity is a problem… thanks for the great tips! 😁 The Garmin looks like a fantastic GPS system. I have been downloading Google maps before I leave if I know I am in remote areas without cell coverage and my Jeep Rubicon Gladiator came with CarPlay so my IPhone navigation displays on the large screen. This works with downloaded maps or if you just want to view a Google map and get directions from your IPhone. This has been a game changer in visual navigation.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I wish my truck had ApplePlay in it. I told Patty we just need to buy a newer Tundra! LOL. Love your new tow vehicle. Is it working well for you with the LGM?

[@RandisAdventures]

@@TravelswithDelaney Yes! The Jeep Gladiator has proven to be a great tow vehicle for the weight of my Little Guy Max trailer… but the most fun is taking it on off the beaten roads when we explore new areas we are camping by. 😎

[@timothybrown3558]

Brilliant and simple solution for sharp edges. I’m stealing that. We modified the bed platform in our travel trailer from a east/west configuration to a north/south using 1/4” plywood. The edges and age deteriorated the covers of the original cushions. Not perfect by any means, once the bed is made there’s very little moving around space, but we hated the climbing over each other to go to the head in the middle of the night. Eventually we’ll buy the travel trailer with the floor plan we want.

[@kcb5336]

Duct tape? Duct tape leaves glue residue. Wood can be sanded.

[@blakegoetz1504]

We love watching your channel and own a new Lance 2075. While traveling, I learned that important packages and documents (escrow papers in our case) can be sent to any UPS Store addressed in your name and their address for $5.00. You pay when you pick your package up. BTW turkish towels we bought from Amazon are the best. They dry fast and are big. I also had some routing concerns on our RV 890 and yes, the jury is still out. I back it up with my google map route on the phone to be aware of routing differences while traveling.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We love the 2075 layout! We almost went with that one. I loved that rear outdoor kitchen on it.

[@susansandusky8687]

New York and the GW are horrible to drive through without a trailer. I was so panicked about towing that I bought the Garmin 890 before I even picked up my T@B. That was a mistake because I also had a rearview camera installed and I needed all my windshield space for that unit, which I can't seem to link through my in dash camera. I'm not a tech wizard but neither am I inept and no matter how much I play with it(mock trip planning etc.) It still feels like it has too much stuff going on. Not totally intuitive. I haven't used it on any of my trips...expensive mistake at this point. Enjoyed the video!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I have mixed feelings on the 890 so far. I am going to continue to use it this fall and learn more about how it works before I do an actual review video on it this winter.

[@donnadelahanty9903]

Great video and info. I look forward to your further conclusions with the Garmin GPS.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you Donna! I am going to use it this fall and then do a full review in the winter on it.

[@thetravelingmyfundsarelow1693]

It might take you a little out of the way, but anytime you go threw New York, take the tapanzee bridge . The George Washington bridge is a nighttime a car, never mind pulling a trailer. Anyway dehumidifier….check, fan….check, comfy mattress….check and a cabinet full of coffee…double check! 🤓. Good video Patrick, ☕️

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! And thank you for that tip on the route….It would be worth it to go a bit out of the way.

[@powderriver2424]

I have two Garmin gps’s one is from 2005, and is very good. The other is a LMT 580 I’ve have had for a couple years. Although it is a truck gps it can do the same nav for RV use. I have been very disappointed with my newer garmin as compared to the simple little non truck unit I’ve had for 15 years. One caveat I’ll add is I’m a truck driver and am very familiar with our nations highways and cities so I use the gps as a tool, and not a reliance as I still use maps. The routing even with parameters set has been my biggest complaint just as you went down the worst corridor in the East Coast, and the Garmin sent you that way it didn’t necessarily have to have been that way, my old Garmin would have, under simple choice selection of alternative routes, directed me away from the 95 GWB corridor. In the future I might suggest just consulting a good old paper map and visually see the different routes available and customize the gps, especially in the Northeast it will pay off big in the future I just have had poor luck with this gps.

[@joycemoses2411]

Seems like you have to use three or four navigational devices to receive an accurate route.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

It certainly does Joyce. We found ourselves doing that all summer because we didn't trust any one option.

[@joycemoses2411]

@@TravelswithDelaney We do too.

[@markevans3589]

Great video. Very informative. Didn't see a link for the dehumidifier.

[@markevans3589]

Actually, I didn't see links for any of your new items. I like the nav system too.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The fan came from Costco and the towels were from Bed Bath & Beyond. The humidifier was from Amazon but for some reason, that particular one is no longer listed on Amazon so I couldn’t link it.

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Patrick! I was going to ask you how you were going to use your stove if it’s being recalled, but then I remembered you had a griddle. But glad you bought an induction cooktop top. Now with those what those what types of pans so you need to get? I’m not sure what pans you need. These are all great tips thank you Patrick. See you and Patty soon!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Good job on the bed! Good rest is important! Have a great week! (From SC)

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The bed modification was the best one. We slept great after I added that wood.

[@RVHabit]

Great upgrades. I bought an induction stove top plate for the RV this summer and love it.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I told Patty we should have had one of these a long time ago. It works really well with so much less heat.

[@jimlogan5789]

I guess I'm old fashion. Never had a GPS I just bring up AAA Triptik, and sketch out a map on school paper. adding gas stations. rest areas. Other thing that would be use for my trip for that day. Put it on a clipboard.

[@azclaimjumper]

Works every time & needs no internet or satellite connection.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I do miss the days of a paper map!

[@milesbliss3256]

Nice video. The GPS in time ? Future review will be nice . Hot plate very interesting! Dehumidifier very interesting did it really help for the size of the trailer. Was your AC running when dehumidifier was on ? Big fan 😁 of bigger fan. Moving air is good we have a lot of fans in use all the time . Hope you guys are planning short trips. Stay safe and healthy

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We were running the AC when the dehumidifier was running and it definitely was taking moisture out of the air.

[@cdlady54_95]

Seems like the Lance has had more problems, not just personal changes, than your last two campers. Makes research before buying so important. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Not really any more than prior trailers. The 400 had quite a few issues as well including having to have a new floor put in it as well as cracked glycol tank, bad mixing valve, etc.

[@hdwmson]

Hi Patrick, my husband and I just purchased a 2014 Lance 1985. We are taking your advice to replace the mattress through Mattress Insider. We actually talked to the lady that handled you order. Here is my question. She said that you ordered the super soft model, 8” gel. You said that it was fairly firm and needed to get used to it. Can you please clarify the firmness of this mattress for you and Patty. We like firm mattresses but we are confused. Please help. By the way we really enjoy your videos, very informative. Best regards, Yvonne

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Hi Yvonne! I think ours felt firm the first few times we used it because it was last winter when it was cold out. The foam tends to be more firm when it gets cold and camping in the winter, the trailer is much colder. This summer, it was perfect for us. We prefer a softer mattress. I’d recommend taking their advice. They have been great in helping us pick out our mattresses for our sleep style. We now have their mattresses in both the RV and at home. Hope that helps some.

[@gregb1714]

We bought a used 2019 Lance 2295, same layout like yours but a little longer. We didn't know about the propane stove recall, could you provide a little more info on that? Thank you.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

If you call Dometic and give them the serial number on your stove (should be under the cooktop area), they can tell you if yours is affected. There is a connection that they say can come loose and cause a leak. This might also help you: www.dometic.com/en-gb/outdoor/uk/lp/product-warning-and-recall

[@gregb1714]

@@TravelswithDelaney Thanks for the info, it is much appreciated!

[@moduc996]

Great video Pat. I know google maps had the option to for you to choose “tollways or no tollways”or use a less traffic route, don’t know why doesn’t Garmin have that option.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

My guess is this Garmin has some of those settings. I am going to spend more time with it this fall and try to figure it out. I do love the size of it though.

[@roadsidemanners]

My older Garmin has a toggle in the settings to shut off U-turns, I don’t know about the newer units.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I am going to look for that in this one. Thank you for sharing that.

[@johnhines3591]

Sounds like you need to spend some time going through settings on the Garmin.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Done. Not easy to find adequate internet to download that big of a file on the road

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Yes….thats why I said I would continue to use this fall and then do a complete review video

[@robertglen2962]

I was wondering how often you use your couch! Thanks for the updates. Does your truck have a lift kit? If so how high in the back? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We really wanted the couch but find we really don’t use it. The dinette is just so comfortable that we use it all the time. I don’t believe the truck has a lift kit on it. It is the OffRoad Package but I don’t remember if that included a lift.

[@autoboto]

Bad choice for the garmin. Better to use low cost android tablet then you can load garmin or whatever gps mapping software. Should allow you to ignore suggestions and simply auto reroute. Or allow route choices.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

You are correct. We are now using an iPad with cellular data and the TOGO RV App for navigation. Part of the reason we bought this one is so we could try it out and share it with our online community.

[@raycalandra1887]

What was the shower modification that you showed as the lead in to this video? Also, what was the make and source for the small dehumidifier?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We didn't make any modifications to the shower itself. We did purchase some quick dry towels to use in the shower. We purchased the dehumidifier on Amazon but now its not showing up on there. If you just search for a small dehumidifier, there are other options. Ours did up to 300 sq feet.

[@raycalandra1887]

@@TravelswithDelaney We bought some micro fiber towels from Walmart that work great in our Rocwood Mini Lite. They absorb well and dry quickly.

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

I don’t understand why the rv industry doesn’t move to induction stove tops. It’s what I use at home and it is fantastic!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I would totally agree. We have actually considered just removing the the stove/oven and extending our countertop with the induction cooker. It would actually give us more space.

[@getnnrv9860]

@@TravelswithDelaney I agree as well! The very high end RV's do have induction stove tops. Why should be excluded from that feature!

[@suewells7766]

Sounds like you have a setting wrong. I love mine, but I have my google maps on apple CarPlay at the same time.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

It was programmed with our truck and RV dimensions and it was in RV mode. Not sure what other settings I need to change. I wish our Tundra had Apple CarPlay because I would just use that with Wazes or Google Maps.

[@esthers5772]

Another informative video. We recently moved out of the city, where we had to store our tt 45 min away. Now that it’s parked on our proper we have been able to tackle a few projects. I had the dinette seat cushions reupholstered. What an improvement! I was inspired by your wallpaper project so I installed wallpaper to the wall behind our front bed. It turned out really well.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

That is awesome! It really changes the look and feel of a trailer when you add simple touches like the wall paper.

[@fredbarone7098]

Dose the seam bother you? Would think you could feel the seem.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

With the luan under it now, we do not notice the seam now. We do have a quilted mattress pad that goes over the mattress so that probably helps cover it.

[@koalabear6722]

Wow....the Garmin seems to a real dud, especially for that price!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

So far I haven’t been overly impressed for the price. I’m continuing to use it this fall to see if I need to make any adjustments to it.

[@campgoerOne]

Hi! This is a great video! Thank you for sharing! Do you have links to the items? Thank you! 😉

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thank you! The fan came from Costco and the towels we picked up at Bed Bath and Beyond. The mattress is linked in the description….it came from Mattress Insider. I was going to link the dehumidifier but it appears it is now out of stock.

[@campgoerOne]

@@TravelswithDelaney Ok! Thank you!

[@raymondschneider5217]

QUES: Have you had discussion(s) with Garmin re: your concerns? With your YT influence, I would think they'd be interested in your take of the product and offer suggestions how to make it a BETTER experience for us all. Thanks for all the tips; they are VERY useful. Y'all Be Safe!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I have not reached out to them yet. I am still trying to learn the system. Unfortunately they don't give you much in the way of an instruction manual so I have been trying to play around with it.

[@九酒-u6u]

Hi,Patrick, could you please tell me how much this trailer cost, thank you and have a good weekend!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We paid $38,500 plus tax in June 2020

[@九酒-u6u]

Thank you for response, I like your trailer so much, but last week we were told the price of this same unit is 62000$ plus tax in Vancouver.

[@marigoldenergy8512]

Does your trailer come with a backup camera? If so, where do you put that monitor when you are using the Garmine GPS?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Ours did not. We ended up installing a Haloview RD10 on ours. The monitor on the RD10 actually straps on to the rear view mirror which I love since its natural to look at the rear view mirror to see behind.

[@ericvaneck4296]

Would like to see videos of where you went, can you share???

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Travel videos start next week and will probably run 8-12 weeks

[@ericvaneck4296]

@@TravelswithDelaney Great

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The travel videos are the most time consuming to edit and I just did not have time to mess with it while we were on the road. Started editing this past week once we arrived home. Episode 1 is already loaded and ready to go for next Sunday.

[@ericvaneck4296]

@@TravelswithDelaney Can’t wait to see we’re you went on vacation. We went to the UP of Michigan and places in between. A really cute little campground was in Delphi IL at the Walbash and Erie Cannel and has bunch to do for a little town.

[@terrizseleczky9794]

Loved the idea of dehumidifier and just ordered one - did you feel safe leaving it on while you left the rv for a few hours?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Yes. It has a built in auto off function if it fills up with water.

[@terrizseleczky9794]

@@TravelswithDelaney thank you 🙏

[@campgoerOne]

What brand is that dehumidifier?

[@TravelswithDelaney]

The one we bought was an AUZKIN. We bought it on Amazon. It appears they are not in stock now. It was rated for up to 215 sq feet.

[@campgoerOne]

@@TravelswithDelaney 👍

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

Sounds like the Garmin needs a Firmware Update

[@TravelswithDelaney]

We did. It is still having issues. Tried to have us turn into a corn field two weeks ago coming home from Ohio.

[@doublediamondrailroad5949]

@@TravelswithDelaney I have a 5yr old Garmin. It insists on telling us to turn off our route to home, Away to SW to Columbus. Should follow main route to SE. Glitch in a GPS Bog. Sometime I’m going to take it to see if it says do a U Turn!

[@HerndonDave]

You should give your phone another try. Navigating without knowledge of traffic is so old, and I love having my streaming music services available, so music and directions are through the same system. Get a good mount for your phone, or get Android Auto or apple car play. My last two cars had AA, absolutely love it! The only thing: if you're heading into areas without cell service be sure to tell Google maps to download the areas you are traveling in

[@TravelswithDelaney]

I have been researching mounts for phones and may upgrade to the iPhone 13 Pro Max this fall for the bigger screen size.

[@RosebudsTravels]

A GPS that costs that much should not route like that. I'm going to spend money other ways. Thanks!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

It was programmed with our truck and RV dimensions and it was set to RV mode when it made those mistakes.

[@RosebudsTravels]

@@TravelswithDelaney Thanks Patrick!