1 00:00:00,355 --> 00:00:02,925 - This week on the RV podcast, what you 2 00:00:02,925 --> 00:00:05,845 - Need to know for safe drinking water while camping. 3 00:00:06,185 --> 00:00:09,125 - The latest on the RV Camping event of the year, 4 00:00:09,645 --> 00:00:11,765 Monday's Total Eclipse of the Sun, 5 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:15,645 - How that Collapsed bridge in Baltimore will alter travel 6 00:00:15,665 --> 00:00:17,485 routes for RVs this summer. 7 00:00:18,705 --> 00:00:21,245 - All this plus the RV News of the week. 8 00:00:21,625 --> 00:00:25,005 And your questions coming up in episode 4 91 9 00:00:25,425 --> 00:00:26,845 of the RV podcast. 10 00:00:43,975 --> 00:00:45,485 - Hello everybody, I'm Mike Wendling, 11 00:00:45,505 --> 00:00:47,845 and this is my lifelong traveling companion 12 00:00:47,845 --> 00:00:49,045 and my bride Jennifer. 13 00:00:49,615 --> 00:00:52,965 - Hello, Mr. Mike. And, um, just like that, it's April 14 00:00:53,665 --> 00:00:55,325 and Mike and I hope that you had a great 15 00:00:55,505 --> 00:00:56,805 Easter in the spring. 16 00:00:56,805 --> 00:01:00,365 Weather keeps improving and we're still down in Florida. 17 00:01:00,925 --> 00:01:03,765 Wrapping up a three month stay in the Sunshine State 18 00:01:04,275 --> 00:01:07,325 that has been interspersed with lots of traveling 19 00:01:07,545 --> 00:01:08,845 and video projects. 20 00:01:09,345 --> 00:01:13,125 And we'll probably start the Long Trek North later this week 21 00:01:13,635 --> 00:01:16,205 with a adopt at, uh, loblolly Ridge, 22 00:01:16,305 --> 00:01:18,045 our RV property in Tennessee 23 00:01:18,665 --> 00:01:21,005 to hitch up our Montana fifth wheel 24 00:01:21,385 --> 00:01:23,565 and bring it up to our Michigan property. 25 00:01:23,905 --> 00:01:26,645 So we're closer to our planned summer trips 26 00:01:26,785 --> 00:01:28,365 - And we have a bunch of them planned. 27 00:01:28,865 --> 00:01:31,965 If you're curious about our day-to-Day activities, 28 00:01:32,185 --> 00:01:35,325 we are regularly sharing what we're doing through updates 29 00:01:35,385 --> 00:01:40,245 and photos on our very fast growing RV lifestyle community. 30 00:01:40,665 --> 00:01:45,365 And you can find that@community.rvlifestyle.com. 31 00:01:46,195 --> 00:01:48,085 This past week, uh, I dunno if you heard, there was 32 00:01:48,085 --> 00:01:51,125 yet another controversy involving Facebook, 33 00:01:51,835 --> 00:01:53,645 that saw Facebook being accused 34 00:01:53,665 --> 00:01:58,085 of revealing the private messages sent by its members 35 00:01:58,265 --> 00:01:59,965 to one of its big advertisers. 36 00:02:00,665 --> 00:02:02,525 And it comes after lots 37 00:02:02,525 --> 00:02:05,685 of controversy involving Facebook's data collection 38 00:02:06,445 --> 00:02:09,125 policies, as well as censorship issues, 39 00:02:09,625 --> 00:02:12,605 and the way it only shows some posts to a fraction 40 00:02:12,785 --> 00:02:14,765 of a Facebook group's membership. 41 00:02:15,265 --> 00:02:16,485 - And over the weekend, 42 00:02:16,905 --> 00:02:19,565 we even saw some Facebook members complaining 43 00:02:19,875 --> 00:02:23,045 that their Easter posts were removed by Facebook with, 44 00:02:23,155 --> 00:02:24,325 with no explanation. 45 00:02:24,865 --> 00:02:28,205 - And that is why we started our RV lifestyle community. 46 00:02:28,225 --> 00:02:30,325 It is completely separate from Facebook 47 00:02:30,905 --> 00:02:33,405 and it now has 10,000 members. 48 00:02:33,865 --> 00:02:35,325 If you haven't become a part of it, 49 00:02:35,465 --> 00:02:37,445 we we really invite you to join us. 50 00:02:37,595 --> 00:02:41,045 It's, uh, community dot rv lifestyle.com. 51 00:02:41,305 --> 00:02:44,965 You'll find it's warm, it's welcoming, it's very friendly 52 00:02:45,395 --> 00:02:50,125 with, uh, uh, some 20 different special interest spaces 53 00:02:50,275 --> 00:02:54,205 that are devoted to various aspects of the RV lifestyle. 54 00:02:54,705 --> 00:02:58,525 So, uh, join it up, uh, community dot rv lifestyle.com. 55 00:02:58,995 --> 00:03:02,405 When we come back, the social media buzz, stay with us. 56 00:03:03,225 --> 00:03:05,805 The one thing that can ruin a perfect RV trip 57 00:03:05,865 --> 00:03:07,125 is a bad mattress. 58 00:03:07,305 --> 00:03:10,805 And believe us, we know over the years we've tried many 59 00:03:10,865 --> 00:03:13,645 and we have found them all wanting until now. 60 00:03:14,265 --> 00:03:18,205 - Now we sleep on the RV mattress by Brooklyn Bedding. 61 00:03:18,375 --> 00:03:21,245 Quite simply, it's the best we've ever slept on. 62 00:03:21,465 --> 00:03:25,405 - We chose a queen size aurora luxe medium firm mattress 63 00:03:25,405 --> 00:03:27,525 that arrived tightly rolled in a box. 64 00:03:27,985 --> 00:03:30,485 All we did was put it on the bed, unroll it, 65 00:03:30,485 --> 00:03:31,765 and wait for it to recover. 66 00:03:31,765 --> 00:03:34,205 From the compression that we put on the sheets 67 00:03:34,265 --> 00:03:37,525 and the bed covers and found, we slept so well 68 00:03:38,115 --> 00:03:40,605 that we ordered another one for our home. 69 00:03:41,265 --> 00:03:42,765 - That's how comfortable it is. 70 00:03:43,345 --> 00:03:45,245 Our sleep is now so luxurious 71 00:03:45,425 --> 00:03:49,125 and deep that we can't imagine using a different mattress. 72 00:03:49,605 --> 00:03:51,525 - Shipping is free. 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Over in our RV lifestyle solo travel space. 87 00:04:39,755 --> 00:04:43,485 Tina recently wrote that she's going on her first solo trip. 88 00:04:43,825 --> 00:04:45,445 She gave a little background on herself. 89 00:04:45,465 --> 00:04:48,925 She used to be a camper an rvr years ago with her husband 90 00:04:49,105 --> 00:04:52,885 and kids, but now, um, her kids are grown and she 91 00:04:52,885 --> 00:04:53,925 and her husband are divorced. 92 00:04:54,105 --> 00:04:55,205 She recently retired 93 00:04:55,785 --> 00:04:58,525 and she just has a travel bug and wants to go. 94 00:04:58,625 --> 00:05:01,045 So she's planned this epic cross country trip 95 00:05:01,625 --> 00:05:05,845 to the Grand Canyon, pulling her a, um, her Aline popup. 96 00:05:05,985 --> 00:05:08,205 And when she told her mom about her plans, 97 00:05:08,665 --> 00:05:10,525 her mom was starting to say it wasn't safe. 98 00:05:10,525 --> 00:05:12,005 And so she started to get nervous. 99 00:05:12,585 --> 00:05:15,685 And so she asked our community just for some encouragement 100 00:05:15,745 --> 00:05:17,965 and some safety tips along the way. 101 00:05:18,465 --> 00:05:20,645 And it was so great to see everyone rally 102 00:05:20,705 --> 00:05:22,885 around her telling her she could do it, 103 00:05:22,905 --> 00:05:24,485 and also offering some pointers. 104 00:05:24,705 --> 00:05:27,005 Um, for instance, Lois, she said, you know, for 105 00:05:27,205 --> 00:05:28,445 that first trip especially, 106 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:30,725 make sure you only stay in campgrounds 107 00:05:30,915 --> 00:05:33,805 that have really good reviews from real people. 108 00:05:34,385 --> 00:05:35,685 Um, just the importance 109 00:05:35,685 --> 00:05:37,445 of knowing you're in a safe, good place. 110 00:05:38,065 --> 00:05:39,325 Um, Bob, he said, 111 00:05:39,325 --> 00:05:41,285 to make sure you don't make yourself a target. 112 00:05:41,345 --> 00:05:44,525 You know, don't wear expensive clothes or jewelry, um, 113 00:05:45,305 --> 00:05:47,965 and to just maybe take a class in how to use mace 114 00:05:48,025 --> 00:05:50,685 so you have that little bit of knowledge if you need it. 115 00:05:50,915 --> 00:05:52,125 Give yourself confidence. 116 00:05:52,745 --> 00:05:55,805 And many, many women said, listen to your intuition. 117 00:05:55,895 --> 00:05:58,165 Don't be afraid to leave day or night. 118 00:05:58,865 --> 00:06:01,525 But overall, people told her, just go for it. 119 00:06:01,745 --> 00:06:04,805 And every time you do it again, it's gonna get easier 120 00:06:05,025 --> 00:06:06,725 and you're just gonna have the time of your life. 121 00:06:07,465 --> 00:06:09,725 Um, also in our community, in the mods 122 00:06:09,725 --> 00:06:11,405 and DYI tweak space, 123 00:06:12,645 --> 00:06:15,405 everyone was sharing their favorite modifications. 124 00:06:15,585 --> 00:06:18,405 And this is a post you need to check out for some ideas. 125 00:06:19,025 --> 00:06:20,325 Um, a small sampling. 126 00:06:20,985 --> 00:06:23,805 Uh, Tanya said she got a Bluetooth leveler. 127 00:06:23,805 --> 00:06:26,765 Sounds like it was really, really helpful, Steve. 128 00:06:26,865 --> 00:06:30,485 He changed those blinds in his RV from the string ones, 129 00:06:30,485 --> 00:06:33,685 you know, that come with it to blackout blinds 130 00:06:33,685 --> 00:06:35,325 or blackout curtains, and it sounds like 131 00:06:35,325 --> 00:06:36,845 that made a huge difference. 132 00:06:37,465 --> 00:06:41,085 And Don, he suggested getting a portable fire pit 133 00:06:41,085 --> 00:06:43,205 with a propane tabletop heater. 134 00:06:43,705 --> 00:06:46,365 Um, but again, many, many ideas in there, 135 00:06:46,465 --> 00:06:47,765 and that's just a small sampling. 136 00:06:48,465 --> 00:06:51,805 And then meanwhile, over in our RV lifestyle Facebook group, 137 00:06:52,305 --> 00:06:54,605 one post that got people talking was from Martha. 138 00:06:55,265 --> 00:06:57,325 Martha said, or she asked, 139 00:06:57,585 --> 00:07:01,245 how do people keep their house safe when you're gone on a 140 00:07:01,245 --> 00:07:02,365 long RV trip? 141 00:07:02,705 --> 00:07:05,285 Sounds like she and her husband are getting ready to go out 142 00:07:05,305 --> 00:07:07,205 for maybe their first super long RV trip 143 00:07:07,745 --> 00:07:09,725 and they don't have family in their area. 144 00:07:09,985 --> 00:07:13,125 And while they live in a sounds like a nice neighborhood, 145 00:07:13,345 --> 00:07:17,445 low crime area, she's still worried about just safety 146 00:07:17,625 --> 00:07:19,645 and leaving her home that long. 147 00:07:20,105 --> 00:07:23,885 And so there were some great ideas in this, uh, post Judith, 148 00:07:23,885 --> 00:07:26,165 she suggested setting timers for her lights 149 00:07:26,225 --> 00:07:29,565 and maybe a radio also maybe getting one of those cameras 150 00:07:29,755 --> 00:07:31,405 that will alert you if there's anything 151 00:07:31,405 --> 00:07:32,565 going outside your house. 152 00:07:33,455 --> 00:07:35,565 Brian, he said, if you have some good neighbors, 153 00:07:36,195 --> 00:07:37,245 tell 'em you're gonna be gone. 154 00:07:37,385 --> 00:07:38,565 Ask 'em to check on your house. 155 00:07:38,575 --> 00:07:40,485 Maybe they can park their cars in your 156 00:07:40,765 --> 00:07:42,165 driveway, get your mail. 157 00:07:42,355 --> 00:07:43,725 Kind of make it look like you're still there. 158 00:07:44,425 --> 00:07:46,365 Uh, Ashley, she was one of many 159 00:07:46,365 --> 00:07:48,965 who suggested getting a house sitter that 160 00:07:48,995 --> 00:07:50,605 that might be an option for a few months. 161 00:07:51,145 --> 00:07:53,925 But overall, probably the most common suggestion was, 162 00:07:53,945 --> 00:07:57,005 at least for a little bit, consider investing in a monitored 163 00:07:57,935 --> 00:07:59,365 alarm system for your house. 164 00:07:59,785 --> 00:08:02,525 So, again, some good ideas there to a very good question. 165 00:08:03,385 --> 00:08:04,605 And that's it for me this week. 166 00:08:04,705 --> 00:08:08,285 I'm Wendy Boyer, and I will see you next time in the RV 167 00:08:08,285 --> 00:08:10,405 lifestyle community or Facebook group, 168 00:08:11,175 --> 00:08:12,885 - We've, uh, wrestled with the whole issue of 169 00:08:12,885 --> 00:08:15,525 what do you do about your house when you're traveling And, 170 00:08:15,625 --> 00:08:17,925 uh, it's tough, good neighbors 171 00:08:17,985 --> 00:08:20,565 or relatives who can empty your mailbox, uh, 172 00:08:20,785 --> 00:08:21,925 and do so every day. 173 00:08:22,035 --> 00:08:23,925 That is really a big help. 174 00:08:24,465 --> 00:08:27,845 You can, uh, have the post office, uh, hold your mail for, 175 00:08:27,885 --> 00:08:29,685 I think it's a month, a month, but 176 00:08:29,685 --> 00:08:33,125 after that, um, they just are gonna deliver it. 177 00:08:33,125 --> 00:08:34,685 So you have to have 'em deliver it someplace. 178 00:08:34,825 --> 00:08:36,965 So, um, that's always a good thing. 179 00:08:36,965 --> 00:08:39,085 You can find that on the post office website. 180 00:08:39,105 --> 00:08:40,925 But, uh, and then a lot of people have mail, uh, 181 00:08:40,925 --> 00:08:42,045 forwarding services 182 00:08:42,865 --> 00:08:44,645 and, uh, we have one, um, 183 00:08:44,875 --> 00:08:46,045 that you can find in our 184 00:08:46,045 --> 00:08:49,245 partnersPage@rvlifestyle.com slash partners. 185 00:08:49,745 --> 00:08:51,765 Uh, and then, and those mail forwarding services, 186 00:08:51,765 --> 00:08:55,045 basically you have all your mail sent to them, uh, 187 00:08:55,235 --> 00:08:58,805 they scan it, uh, and then you can access it 188 00:08:58,805 --> 00:09:00,085 and look at a digital issue 189 00:09:00,085 --> 00:09:01,645 of whatever it is, a picture of it. 190 00:09:01,825 --> 00:09:04,085 And, uh, they can mail it to you if you need it physically, 191 00:09:04,105 --> 00:09:06,365 or they can shred it or they can open it 192 00:09:06,365 --> 00:09:09,085 and send you, uh, all sorts of information on it 193 00:09:09,085 --> 00:09:12,365 so you don't have to worry about your mail piling up. 194 00:09:12,705 --> 00:09:15,485 - And it absolutely amazes me all the information 195 00:09:15,515 --> 00:09:16,565 that people share. 196 00:09:17,075 --> 00:09:19,605 Some things are so simple and you haven't thought of it, 197 00:09:19,665 --> 00:09:21,765 but that groups really serves a purpose. 198 00:09:22,025 --> 00:09:24,205 - Yep. Uh, our army lifestyle community 199 00:09:24,345 --> 00:09:25,445 is, is the place to go. 200 00:09:25,625 --> 00:09:27,285 And we still have our Facebook group, obviously 201 00:09:27,485 --> 00:09:30,565 'cause it's got, it's pushing 400,000 members now. 202 00:09:30,705 --> 00:09:34,085 But, uh, with all those members, you know, posts get buried 203 00:09:34,185 --> 00:09:35,405 and you can't find stuff. 204 00:09:35,465 --> 00:09:36,805 And there's a lot of nastiness. 205 00:09:36,825 --> 00:09:40,565 And that's why we started the, the for the hardcore RVs 206 00:09:40,565 --> 00:09:43,285 who really wanna connect and be friendly and have fun 207 00:09:43,425 --> 00:09:45,805 and kinda like have a big virtual campground. 208 00:09:45,805 --> 00:09:48,045 That's why we started, uh, the, um, 209 00:09:48,225 --> 00:09:50,765 the community dot rv lifestyle.com. 210 00:09:51,035 --> 00:09:53,165 Alright, when we come back the interview of the week, 211 00:09:53,165 --> 00:09:56,085 and we're gonna talk about getting the most important part 212 00:09:56,085 --> 00:09:58,525 of your rv ready for the new camping season. 213 00:09:58,745 --> 00:10:01,925 And that is, uh, your, um, filtration system 214 00:10:02,505 --> 00:10:03,805 for your drinking water. 215 00:10:04,155 --> 00:10:06,415 Stay with us. 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We got tired of crowded expensive campgrounds 218 00:10:13,115 --> 00:10:15,135 and worrying about reservations. 219 00:10:16,095 --> 00:10:18,615 Tennessee is a gorgeous state with friendly people, 220 00:10:19,035 --> 00:10:22,775 and it has been such a pleasure coming up on April 13th, 221 00:10:22,915 --> 00:10:26,455 the same developer has some new property near us, close 222 00:10:26,455 --> 00:10:30,735 to the Natchez Trace and Buffalo River called the reserve. 223 00:10:30,955 --> 00:10:34,855 At High Forest, big properties, five to 41 acres. 224 00:10:35,035 --> 00:10:37,575 You can build a house, a cabin or rv. 225 00:10:37,575 --> 00:10:41,175 Year round prices start at only $89,900. 226 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:45,295 Your property, your way 100% ownership. 227 00:10:45,955 --> 00:10:48,975 The scenery in this part of Tennessee is breathtaking 228 00:10:49,475 --> 00:10:51,095 and the property is gorgeous. 229 00:10:51,595 --> 00:10:55,455 Garden landscape, bring your pets, build what you want. 230 00:10:55,805 --> 00:10:58,215 There's high speed fiber optic internet, 231 00:10:58,355 --> 00:11:01,255 and it is so private, a great place 232 00:11:01,315 --> 00:11:04,935 to make your home base ready whenever you want it. 233 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:08,095 They're selling these on April 13th by appointment. 234 00:11:08,365 --> 00:11:12,375 Five to 41 acre properties from $89,900. 235 00:11:12,925 --> 00:11:14,855 There's even great financing. 236 00:11:15,225 --> 00:11:19,135 Check out the site and a video tour@rvlands.net. 237 00:11:19,395 --> 00:11:21,455 That's RV lands.net. 238 00:11:22,005 --> 00:11:26,575 Welcome back time now for the RV interview of the week. 239 00:11:26,955 --> 00:11:29,775 - And for many RVs spring means one thing. 240 00:11:30,195 --> 00:11:32,735 The summer camping season is almost here, 241 00:11:33,115 --> 00:11:34,295 but just as important 242 00:11:34,515 --> 00:11:37,335 as choosing this year's adventures is making sure 243 00:11:37,335 --> 00:11:38,775 your rig is ready to go. 244 00:11:39,115 --> 00:11:41,615 And a key part of that preparation is 245 00:11:42,615 --> 00:11:45,575 maintaining your RV's water filtration system. 246 00:11:46,035 --> 00:11:47,335 - Now this is important stuff. 247 00:11:47,395 --> 00:11:49,615 If you haven't already done this to your RV 248 00:11:49,635 --> 00:11:51,655 for this new season, listen up. 249 00:11:52,195 --> 00:11:55,325 And, uh, in the show notes for this episode, I'll put links 250 00:11:55,705 --> 00:11:58,045 to the, the stuff, the products that we use 251 00:11:58,305 --> 00:12:01,165 to keep our water safe and, and, uh, tasting good. 252 00:12:01,635 --> 00:12:04,245 Well, to help us learn everything that an RV 253 00:12:04,245 --> 00:12:07,445 or should know about getting your rigs water filtration 254 00:12:07,445 --> 00:12:08,925 system ready for the camping season. 255 00:12:09,545 --> 00:12:12,765 Uh, we are going to interview Noah Cronin. 256 00:12:12,875 --> 00:12:15,085 He's the marketing manager at camco. 257 00:12:15,665 --> 00:12:19,205 - And with a name like Noah, he's gotta understand water. 258 00:12:19,875 --> 00:12:21,605 - That is very good. That is very good. 259 00:12:21,635 --> 00:12:26,285 Well, KACO's, uh, made in the USA products and, uh, for RVs, 260 00:12:26,345 --> 00:12:28,245 and a big part of it is water filtration. 261 00:12:28,745 --> 00:12:32,485 And Noah Noah is gonna help you, 262 00:12:32,715 --> 00:12:33,925 Noah, all about it. 263 00:12:34,895 --> 00:12:38,045 Let's start with springtime, uh, 264 00:12:38,045 --> 00:12:39,765 getting our RVs ready to go. 265 00:12:40,225 --> 00:12:42,965 And we're obviously talking about our water system now. 266 00:12:43,385 --> 00:12:45,685 What's the first thing we should do? 267 00:12:47,345 --> 00:12:49,795 - Yeah, thanks Mike. Um, glad to be on here. 268 00:12:49,895 --> 00:12:53,115 Uh, whenever it comes to springtime, getting excited 269 00:12:53,115 --> 00:12:55,715 to go camping, the first thing that I like to do is 270 00:12:55,715 --> 00:12:58,915 to make sure that I have a brand new water filter. 271 00:12:59,815 --> 00:13:02,835 Um, water filtration is extremely important. 272 00:13:02,975 --> 00:13:04,395 Um, if you are at the campsite 273 00:13:04,395 --> 00:13:06,235 and you don't know what kind of water quality 274 00:13:06,265 --> 00:13:08,395 that the campsite has, um, 275 00:13:08,395 --> 00:13:10,915 having a water filter can be very beneficial 276 00:13:11,015 --> 00:13:13,595 and it can really elevate your camping experience. 277 00:13:15,125 --> 00:13:18,435 - Let's, uh, talk a little bit about the quality 278 00:13:18,935 --> 00:13:21,715 of the water that is at campgrounds. 279 00:13:21,855 --> 00:13:23,435 Uh, mm-Hmm. a lot of people. 280 00:13:23,815 --> 00:13:27,155 Uh, I I, I'm amazed when I go to a campground 281 00:13:27,155 --> 00:13:29,715 and I see so many of 'em just hooked up with a hose directly 282 00:13:29,715 --> 00:13:34,515 to the spigot and, uh, I think that they don't realize 283 00:13:34,985 --> 00:13:37,395 what is coming out of that spigot in many cases. 284 00:13:38,185 --> 00:13:39,755 Talk about that for us a little bit 285 00:13:39,755 --> 00:13:42,115 so we can understand one, why we need a water filter. 286 00:13:43,345 --> 00:13:45,115 - Yeah. So there's, um, well, 287 00:13:45,535 --> 00:13:47,155 the thing is you don't really always 288 00:13:47,155 --> 00:13:48,195 know what's in the water. 289 00:13:48,335 --> 00:13:51,115 Um, and I think that's, that's the danger, 290 00:13:51,255 --> 00:13:53,675 or a scary part of it is, um, 291 00:13:54,145 --> 00:13:56,435 when you don't know what's in the water, it's better 292 00:13:56,455 --> 00:13:59,115 to have some sort of filtration that way you can, um, 293 00:13:59,585 --> 00:14:01,475 know what's being filtered out of the water. 294 00:14:01,615 --> 00:14:03,635 So this water filter in particular, 295 00:14:03,825 --> 00:14:05,115 it's, it's made right here. 296 00:14:05,375 --> 00:14:07,315 Um, in North Carolina, it's where I'm at. 297 00:14:07,435 --> 00:14:08,955 I can walk and go watch 'em being made. 298 00:14:08,955 --> 00:14:11,875 It's, it's a wonderful, um, experience. 299 00:14:12,305 --> 00:14:13,955 It's a, it's a patented water filter. 300 00:14:14,295 --> 00:14:16,595 Um, we have a six step filtration process 301 00:14:16,745 --> 00:14:19,915 that has a premium carbon activated, 302 00:14:20,255 --> 00:14:22,435 um, additive in it. 303 00:14:22,455 --> 00:14:26,115 And it protects against the, uh, bad tastes, the odors, 304 00:14:26,615 --> 00:14:29,475 the chlorine, uh, the heavy metals, uh, 305 00:14:29,475 --> 00:14:30,675 that can be in the water. 306 00:14:30,855 --> 00:14:33,515 And that that's really what the water filter is for. 307 00:14:34,015 --> 00:14:36,355 It also has a, a superior KDF additive 308 00:14:36,415 --> 00:14:38,795 and that protects against bacteria growth, 309 00:14:38,975 --> 00:14:40,275 uh, fungus and mold growth. 310 00:14:40,735 --> 00:14:42,995 So that's really what you wanna look for in a, in a filter 311 00:14:43,215 --> 00:14:46,435 to make sure that those heavy metals, those things 312 00:14:46,435 --> 00:14:48,795 that potentially could be in your water at the campground 313 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:52,405 are filtered out of the water for whenever you can drink it. 314 00:14:52,545 --> 00:14:54,565 Um, you don't have to bring as many water bottles. 315 00:14:54,745 --> 00:14:57,445 Uh, same thing for showering and doing dishes, 316 00:14:58,065 --> 00:15:00,285 but you don't have those, uh, heavy metals 317 00:15:00,385 --> 00:15:01,405 and chemicals 318 00:15:01,405 --> 00:15:03,765 that could potentially be in your water if you 319 00:15:03,765 --> 00:15:04,845 don't have any control over it. 320 00:15:05,185 --> 00:15:06,685 - Now you mentioned KDF. 321 00:15:06,685 --> 00:15:09,325 What, what, what is a KDF? What, what's that? 322 00:15:09,645 --> 00:15:14,525 - KDF is a, um, it is a granular, um, 323 00:15:15,165 --> 00:15:16,925 additive that we put in these water filters. 324 00:15:17,465 --> 00:15:19,565 Um, and what that use is, 325 00:15:19,985 --> 00:15:23,405 or the purpose of that is to protect against that fungus 326 00:15:23,405 --> 00:15:24,685 and that mold and bacteria growth. 327 00:15:25,105 --> 00:15:26,485 Um, it helps reduce that. 328 00:15:26,665 --> 00:15:29,325 Uh, anytime you have water just sitting, uh, 329 00:15:29,325 --> 00:15:31,445 especially in storage, uh, same thing when, 330 00:15:31,445 --> 00:15:32,765 when you get your RV out of storage, 331 00:15:32,785 --> 00:15:33,965 you wanna flush your systems 332 00:15:34,145 --> 00:15:37,245 and, um, make sure that it doesn't have that, 333 00:15:37,245 --> 00:15:38,485 that bad taste in the odor. 334 00:15:38,905 --> 00:15:42,325 Uh, but that additive KDF is to help prevent 335 00:15:42,325 --> 00:15:43,885 that bacteria growth, uh, 336 00:15:44,205 --> 00:15:45,445 whenever you've already run water through 337 00:15:45,445 --> 00:15:46,485 it and it's just sitting. 338 00:15:47,145 --> 00:15:49,525 - Is is that one of the reasons we should replace 339 00:15:49,545 --> 00:15:50,565 it every season? 340 00:15:50,565 --> 00:15:53,845 Because while it's sitting idle for, you know, 341 00:15:53,845 --> 00:15:55,725 several months or several weeks, whatever, 342 00:15:55,725 --> 00:15:58,565 people are using it in stories that bacteria could grow 343 00:15:58,565 --> 00:16:00,405 because of, you know, the filters are damp. 344 00:16:00,425 --> 00:16:02,485 Is that, is that one of the reasons we should replace it? 345 00:16:03,275 --> 00:16:05,165 - Yeah, absolutely. Um, there's, 346 00:16:05,165 --> 00:16:06,325 there's quite a few reasons. 347 00:16:06,505 --> 00:16:08,605 And one, it all depends on how much you use it, 348 00:16:08,605 --> 00:16:11,405 which I think is, is, um, a question we get often is how, 349 00:16:11,425 --> 00:16:12,965 how often should I replace my water filter? 350 00:16:13,545 --> 00:16:15,485 And I recommend three months. 351 00:16:15,625 --> 00:16:18,005 Um, but it does depend on how much you use your filter, 352 00:16:18,425 --> 00:16:19,725 how much water you run through it, 353 00:16:19,865 --> 00:16:21,845 and also depends on, uh, the quality 354 00:16:21,865 --> 00:16:23,165 of the water that you run through it. 355 00:16:23,645 --> 00:16:24,845 'cause different areas around the country 356 00:16:24,915 --> 00:16:26,165 have different quality water. 357 00:16:26,905 --> 00:16:30,085 And what happens is the water comes into contact with that, 358 00:16:30,235 --> 00:16:32,605 that, uh, the granular that's inside of this, 359 00:16:32,625 --> 00:16:34,365 the KDF and the carbon. 360 00:16:35,145 --> 00:16:39,605 And over time that water, um, uses up the, 361 00:16:39,985 --> 00:16:43,935 um, ingredients that are inside the filter. 362 00:16:44,155 --> 00:16:45,655 So what happens is 363 00:16:45,655 --> 00:16:48,415 after a few months, you'll start to smell the bad odors 364 00:16:48,435 --> 00:16:49,935 and taste the bad tastes again. 365 00:16:49,935 --> 00:16:51,655 And that's how you really know you need a new filter. 366 00:16:52,365 --> 00:16:53,775 - Okay. So about every three months 367 00:16:53,875 --> 00:16:57,175 and at the beginning of every camping season. Um, 368 00:16:57,235 --> 00:16:58,235 - Yes, definitely. 369 00:16:58,795 --> 00:17:01,935 - And that's of course, obviously one part 370 00:17:01,935 --> 00:17:04,215 of really three different parts that I, 371 00:17:04,295 --> 00:17:05,375 I wanna touch on here. 372 00:17:05,395 --> 00:17:06,495 The other two parts yeah. 373 00:17:06,925 --> 00:17:09,815 Have to do with, um, the water pressure 374 00:17:09,815 --> 00:17:11,295 that comes out of a campground. 375 00:17:11,675 --> 00:17:13,895 Uh, talk about that a little bit. 376 00:17:14,035 --> 00:17:16,095 Um, I think a lot of people just assume 377 00:17:16,095 --> 00:17:18,655 because there's a spigot there that it's safe. 378 00:17:19,795 --> 00:17:23,335 And I always recommend a water pressure regulator, 379 00:17:23,395 --> 00:17:24,495 but you could explain 380 00:17:24,525 --> 00:17:26,095 what a water pressure regulator 381 00:17:26,125 --> 00:17:27,695 does probably better than I can. 382 00:17:28,395 --> 00:17:30,335 - So tell us. Yeah, well, I dunno about that, but yeah. 383 00:17:30,475 --> 00:17:33,615 Um, it, I also recommend a water regulator, 384 00:17:33,615 --> 00:17:34,615 a water pressure regulator. 385 00:17:35,115 --> 00:17:37,295 Uh, it's the same thing with, 386 00:17:37,295 --> 00:17:39,055 you can't control what's in your water. 387 00:17:39,155 --> 00:17:41,655 You also can't control the pressure of your water, uh, 388 00:17:41,765 --> 00:17:42,895 when you go to the campground. 389 00:17:43,635 --> 00:17:45,295 So RV pipes are not the same 390 00:17:45,515 --> 00:17:47,175 as the pipes that you have at home. 391 00:17:47,755 --> 00:17:51,845 Um, many of them aren't rated for more than 40 to 50 PSI, 392 00:17:52,395 --> 00:17:55,285 some are, but, uh, for the most part, you wanna stay in 393 00:17:55,285 --> 00:17:56,725 that 40 to 50 PSI. 394 00:17:57,385 --> 00:18:01,045 And, um, there's a, a variety of different filters. 395 00:18:01,125 --> 00:18:03,805 I brought some with me. So we have, um, different kinds. 396 00:18:03,805 --> 00:18:05,045 This is one that people really love. 397 00:18:05,075 --> 00:18:07,045 It's basic, it's a, it's a brass water filter. 398 00:18:07,785 --> 00:18:09,245 We have a stainless steel one too. 399 00:18:09,425 --> 00:18:11,965 Um, this one actually is 50 to 60 PSI. 400 00:18:11,965 --> 00:18:13,445 So if you like a little bit higher pressure 401 00:18:13,445 --> 00:18:14,725 and you know that your RV can handle 402 00:18:14,725 --> 00:18:15,805 it, that's a good option. 403 00:18:16,385 --> 00:18:18,245 Um, but I always recommend I brought this one. 404 00:18:18,345 --> 00:18:21,925 Um, this is an adjustable one, so you can, uh, 405 00:18:22,025 --> 00:18:23,645 it has a gauge on it and you can adjust 406 00:18:23,675 --> 00:18:25,325 what you want your water pressure to be, 407 00:18:26,185 --> 00:18:28,205 but it's extremely important that you have that 408 00:18:28,515 --> 00:18:33,285 because if you don't, um, water pressure can, 409 00:18:33,465 --> 00:18:36,485 uh, well, when there's bursts, it can, uh, cause a, 410 00:18:36,605 --> 00:18:39,845 a burst in your pipe or it could cause leaks in your rv. 411 00:18:39,865 --> 00:18:41,045 So you'll, um, 412 00:18:41,195 --> 00:18:42,925 open up the door and there'll be water on the floor. 413 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,325 I've heard that story a few times. 414 00:18:44,635 --> 00:18:47,645 It's actually happened to, um, an RV that we've had here. 415 00:18:47,785 --> 00:18:49,685 So, um, it's very important 416 00:18:49,685 --> 00:18:52,005 that you have a water pressure regulator just to, to have 417 00:18:52,005 --> 00:18:56,125 that safety, um, uh, to protect against your hose 418 00:18:56,505 --> 00:18:57,565 and your filter as well. 419 00:18:57,585 --> 00:18:59,005 So all around, there's multiple reasons 420 00:18:59,005 --> 00:19:00,525 to have a water pressure regulator. 421 00:19:02,205 --> 00:19:04,325 - I was at a campground just this week actually, 422 00:19:04,945 --> 00:19:07,885 and I was, I was, uh, just about ready to hook this up 423 00:19:07,885 --> 00:19:09,925 and I turned on, I always turn on the spigot 424 00:19:09,925 --> 00:19:12,445 and let it run for about 20 seconds just in case there's 425 00:19:12,525 --> 00:19:13,965 anything that, that got in that pipe. 426 00:19:14,705 --> 00:19:17,205 And I was just blown away at how much pressure there was. 427 00:19:17,245 --> 00:19:18,525 I who would've had no idea, 428 00:19:19,065 --> 00:19:22,085 but it was way over, I'm sure, 50 50 pounds. 429 00:19:22,225 --> 00:19:25,485 And so I, I am so glad I I did that first and saw it. 430 00:19:26,105 --> 00:19:28,205 So we got a water pressure regulator we recommend 431 00:19:28,205 --> 00:19:29,525 that goes on the s spago. 432 00:19:30,065 --> 00:19:31,285 And then we have the, the, 433 00:19:31,505 --> 00:19:33,725 the filter which goes at the other end 434 00:19:33,725 --> 00:19:34,925 of the water pressure regulator. 435 00:19:35,315 --> 00:19:36,765 Yeah. What about the hose? 436 00:19:37,145 --> 00:19:41,045 Um, yeah, I, there's all sorts of hoses out there. 437 00:19:41,715 --> 00:19:44,685 I've always thought that it's wise to replace your hose 438 00:19:44,905 --> 00:19:47,045 as well at the start of every season. 439 00:19:47,665 --> 00:19:50,485 Uh, talk about choosing the right, uh, 440 00:19:50,795 --> 00:19:52,365 hose for your water system. Yeah, 441 00:19:52,795 --> 00:19:54,965 - Well, I, I definitely have an opinion on the hoses 442 00:19:55,025 --> 00:19:57,125 and I understand where you're at with the regulator. 443 00:19:57,225 --> 00:19:59,885 One of my favorite things to do is to hook it up 444 00:19:59,885 --> 00:20:02,085 to the spigot and then you can really see like 445 00:20:02,085 --> 00:20:03,205 what the PSI is. 446 00:20:03,545 --> 00:20:05,405 So you'll see if it's like some campgrounds, 447 00:20:05,435 --> 00:20:07,965 campgrounds I've seen have a hundred PSI. 448 00:20:07,965 --> 00:20:09,645 And so, you know, if that's going into your 449 00:20:09,745 --> 00:20:10,805 rv, that's a huge risk. 450 00:20:11,345 --> 00:20:13,405 Um, but all that aside, like you said, 451 00:20:13,405 --> 00:20:14,805 you have your regulator that hooks up 452 00:20:14,805 --> 00:20:16,045 to the spigot on this end. 453 00:20:16,825 --> 00:20:19,965 Um, then the next thing is this flexible hose protector. 454 00:20:20,105 --> 00:20:21,765 Um, this is, this can be a weak point 455 00:20:21,765 --> 00:20:24,725 of strain when it's hooked up directly to the regulator. 456 00:20:25,305 --> 00:20:27,805 So then you wanna hook up your flexible hose protector to 457 00:20:27,805 --> 00:20:29,325 what we have is called a pre-filter. 458 00:20:29,985 --> 00:20:32,965 The sediment pre-filter filters out all of the, the large, 459 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:34,565 if there's any sand or dirt 460 00:20:34,665 --> 00:20:37,205 or anything that's, um, coming out of this spigot 461 00:20:37,545 --> 00:20:38,885 before it gets to your filter. 462 00:20:39,745 --> 00:20:41,565 Um, you wanna go ahead and hook that up. 463 00:20:41,825 --> 00:20:43,565 And then, like you said, it goes through your filter. 464 00:20:44,265 --> 00:20:48,325 And then my, uh, what I recommend is 465 00:20:48,325 --> 00:20:49,885 what we have is called our EVO flex 466 00:20:49,915 --> 00:20:51,685 hose, so you can see it there. 467 00:20:51,985 --> 00:20:53,885 Um, this is, that's what 468 00:20:53,885 --> 00:20:54,885 - I have. 469 00:20:54,885 --> 00:20:55,365 Yeah, that's what I use. This is, 470 00:20:55,905 --> 00:20:56,905 - That's excellent. 471 00:20:57,065 --> 00:21:00,205 Uh, this is the best hose, hands down that I've ever used. 472 00:21:00,705 --> 00:21:02,845 Um, I have four or I have a home. 473 00:21:03,005 --> 00:21:06,165 I have 200 feet worth at least I give them as gifts 474 00:21:06,185 --> 00:21:07,365 to my parents, to my friends. 475 00:21:07,545 --> 00:21:09,605 Uh, they're, it's a wonderful hose to have. 476 00:21:09,755 --> 00:21:11,885 It's flexible, there's no memory. 477 00:21:12,945 --> 00:21:15,325 But, um, that's my personal recommendation. 478 00:21:15,545 --> 00:21:17,605 Uh, but whenever you're looking for a water hose 479 00:21:17,665 --> 00:21:20,405 for your rv, the number one thing to look for is 480 00:21:20,405 --> 00:21:21,885 to make sure that it's drinking water safe. 481 00:21:22,785 --> 00:21:24,525 Uh, and you can find that on the packaging. 482 00:21:24,545 --> 00:21:26,685 So here's the packaging for our EVO flex hose, 483 00:21:27,505 --> 00:21:28,525 and you'll see it right here. 484 00:21:28,625 --> 00:21:32,685 Um, drinking water safe lead free, BPA free, phthalate free. 485 00:21:33,465 --> 00:21:35,685 Um, that's, that's the main thing to look 486 00:21:35,685 --> 00:21:36,845 for in a water hose 487 00:21:37,445 --> 00:21:39,005 whenever you're looking to, to purchase one. 488 00:21:39,005 --> 00:21:43,565 And like you said, um, I know, I know quite a few people 489 00:21:43,565 --> 00:21:45,405 that purchased one at the beginning of every season. 490 00:21:46,225 --> 00:21:48,525 You can, you can go a little bit longer, 491 00:21:48,825 --> 00:21:50,885 but again, that does depend on how much you use it 492 00:21:50,905 --> 00:21:52,365 and it also depends on how you store it. 493 00:21:52,905 --> 00:21:54,805 Um, I, I have a friend that 494 00:21:55,515 --> 00:21:57,845 uses a blowout plug every time he is done camping 495 00:21:58,105 --> 00:22:00,845 and he flushes out all the water out of the hose 496 00:22:01,185 --> 00:22:02,765 to make sure there's no water sitting in there 497 00:22:02,765 --> 00:22:04,205 before he, uh, stores it. 498 00:22:04,265 --> 00:22:06,085 So, depends on usage and storage. 499 00:22:06,345 --> 00:22:08,125 Uh, but yeah, I think that every season 500 00:22:08,185 --> 00:22:11,245 or every other season would be a good idea to replace your, 501 00:22:11,245 --> 00:22:12,565 your RV water hose as well. 502 00:22:13,305 --> 00:22:14,685 - One of the things that I like about 503 00:22:14,685 --> 00:22:17,485 that hose you just showed is that it doesn't kink 504 00:22:17,745 --> 00:22:20,765 and it's the only one I have found that doesn't kink A lot 505 00:22:20,765 --> 00:22:21,805 of 'em say kink free. 506 00:22:22,235 --> 00:22:24,205 They all kink. That one doesn't. 507 00:22:24,305 --> 00:22:26,645 And it, like I say, it doesn't have a memory, so I'm able 508 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:30,045 to wind, wind it up and it stays, uh, fairly well coiled. 509 00:22:30,715 --> 00:22:33,045 Exactly. Um, I didn't think about using a little, uh, 510 00:22:33,305 --> 00:22:36,325 you know, um, a blower to kind of blow out that, uh, 511 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:38,285 that water in it as you store it. 512 00:22:38,305 --> 00:22:40,685 Uh, I tend to, yeah, uh, grind it up 513 00:22:40,685 --> 00:22:43,325 and just let it all come out the hose and, and put it away. 514 00:22:43,385 --> 00:22:45,845 But we camp a lot so it doesn't sit in there long. 515 00:22:46,875 --> 00:22:49,325 Alright, so those are the three things that we recommend 516 00:22:49,325 --> 00:22:51,045 that everybody get a new water 517 00:22:51,045 --> 00:22:52,125 filter at the start of every season. 518 00:22:53,125 --> 00:22:54,485 - Absolutely. - Replace it about every three months, 519 00:22:55,525 --> 00:22:56,765 a water pressure regulator 520 00:22:57,265 --> 00:22:59,645 and, uh, I think the one that you showed, 521 00:23:00,725 --> 00:23:03,485 'cause it actually shows you how much pressure there is. 522 00:23:04,145 --> 00:23:05,445 Um, and that, yeah. 523 00:23:05,705 --> 00:23:08,285 Now that's made out of brass, I think, isn't it? 524 00:23:09,435 --> 00:23:10,885 - Yeah, this is brass. That's right. 525 00:23:11,425 --> 00:23:14,565 - And why is that? Because I've seen water filter pressures, 526 00:23:14,735 --> 00:23:16,285 regulators that are out of plastic, 527 00:23:16,425 --> 00:23:18,845 but why would, is bla, is brass better 528 00:23:18,845 --> 00:23:20,485 because it's heavier or what? 529 00:23:21,105 --> 00:23:23,005 - It is a more durable, uh, regulator. 530 00:23:23,025 --> 00:23:24,885 We do have a plastic one, like I mentioned. 531 00:23:24,985 --> 00:23:27,565 Um, it, it, this is a very entry level regulator. 532 00:23:27,585 --> 00:23:29,445 It all depends on how much you can't, A lot 533 00:23:29,445 --> 00:23:30,525 of people prefer the brass. 534 00:23:30,525 --> 00:23:33,645 Um, it is lead free, like I mentioned before. 535 00:23:33,785 --> 00:23:36,205 So you wanna make sure that, um, the materials 536 00:23:36,205 --> 00:23:37,725 that you're using are also safe. 537 00:23:37,905 --> 00:23:40,845 Um, or I guess, like I said, lead free. 538 00:23:41,255 --> 00:23:42,845 There is this stainless steel one as well. 539 00:23:42,945 --> 00:23:44,085 Uh, there's different options 540 00:23:44,185 --> 00:23:45,565 and it's, it's personal preference 541 00:23:45,565 --> 00:23:48,245 and also just what, what you prefer as an RV or, 542 00:23:48,755 --> 00:23:51,685 - Yeah, it's, it's, it's really a must have thing 543 00:23:51,705 --> 00:23:56,325 and then we get into the hose and, uh, uh, keeping it good. 544 00:23:56,705 --> 00:23:59,645 Is it one little silly little question that I noticed. 545 00:24:00,395 --> 00:24:03,645 When you are hooking up your hose to your RV 546 00:24:03,685 --> 00:24:06,005 and you've got some left, is it good to coil it 547 00:24:06,025 --> 00:24:07,925 or is it good to stretch it all out? 548 00:24:08,105 --> 00:24:10,125 Do you have any recommendations along that line? 549 00:24:10,965 --> 00:24:14,455 - Yeah, um, we actually, CAMCO has a, 550 00:24:15,045 --> 00:24:16,415 what we call water hose basket, 551 00:24:16,675 --> 00:24:18,095 and it is okay to coil it up. 552 00:24:18,235 --> 00:24:22,835 Um, like you mentioned, sometimes you have 20 feet, 30 feet 553 00:24:22,935 --> 00:24:24,715 of hose left over depending on 554 00:24:24,715 --> 00:24:25,955 how long of a water hose you have. 555 00:24:26,535 --> 00:24:29,595 Um, I wouldn't recommend like tightly winding it, uh, 556 00:24:29,695 --> 00:24:32,075 but you can quill it around a circle and, 557 00:24:32,075 --> 00:24:33,315 and we generally do that because, 558 00:24:33,455 --> 00:24:35,715 and we put that kind of underwear it hooks up 559 00:24:35,715 --> 00:24:37,115 to the RV at Yeah. 560 00:24:37,865 --> 00:24:42,395 That way you don't have 50 foot of hose just, you know, all 561 00:24:42,405 --> 00:24:43,475 - Every, everywhere. 562 00:24:43,905 --> 00:24:45,635 Yeah. And it, it looks neat. 563 00:24:45,635 --> 00:24:49,035 And, and I know though the opposite is not, is true with, 564 00:24:49,135 --> 00:24:50,715 uh, the electrical power cord 565 00:24:51,065 --> 00:24:52,955 that they say you should not coil 566 00:24:52,955 --> 00:24:55,035 because too much heat builds up in the coil, 567 00:24:55,215 --> 00:24:57,395 but that's a in the cord, but that's another story. 568 00:24:57,805 --> 00:24:59,595 Water hose. It's okay to coil it. 569 00:24:59,945 --> 00:25:01,355 Well, knowing you've been a big help, 570 00:25:01,465 --> 00:25:02,715 it's a new camping season. 571 00:25:02,975 --> 00:25:07,795 Uh, I am, uh, a user, a happy user of, uh, your, your, 572 00:25:07,895 --> 00:25:10,715 uh, water filter, your hose and that water filter. 573 00:25:11,415 --> 00:25:14,195 And as we, uh, see everybody getting underway for, uh, 574 00:25:14,375 --> 00:25:17,115 the spring and the new season of camping, uh, 575 00:25:17,115 --> 00:25:19,915 those are three things that should be on everybody's list. 576 00:25:20,245 --> 00:25:22,915 Thank you so much for joining us on the podcast this week. 577 00:25:23,495 --> 00:25:26,475 Yes. You put link by the way in our description below 578 00:25:26,575 --> 00:25:27,795 to all these products 579 00:25:28,255 --> 00:25:29,515 and, uh, people can, uh, 580 00:25:29,535 --> 00:25:30,915 can learn more about 'em from there. 581 00:25:31,125 --> 00:25:32,595 Again. Thanks so much. That's 582 00:25:32,595 --> 00:25:33,595 - Right. 583 00:25:33,595 --> 00:25:34,315 Thank you too. Happy camping. 584 00:25:35,455 --> 00:25:38,195 - Now, if you go to rv lifestyle.com/podcast, 585 00:25:38,665 --> 00:25:40,835 look in the show notes for this episode 586 00:25:41,295 --> 00:25:44,675 and we will put our Amazon affiliate links 587 00:25:44,775 --> 00:25:47,115 for the products we recommend, uh, 588 00:25:47,115 --> 00:25:48,475 including the water filter, 589 00:25:48,475 --> 00:25:50,595 which is the CAMCO taste Pure filter. 590 00:25:51,175 --> 00:25:53,035 Uh, the water hose that, uh, 591 00:25:53,095 --> 00:25:57,155 I'm using this year now is the camco Evil Flex water hose. 592 00:25:57,155 --> 00:26:00,715 What I like about it is it doesn't kink up like other, uh, 593 00:26:00,925 --> 00:26:01,995 hoses that we have used. 594 00:26:02,615 --> 00:26:04,035 And, uh, we use, uh, 595 00:26:04,135 --> 00:26:07,715 the CAMCO adjustable brass water pressure regulator. 596 00:26:08,145 --> 00:26:10,635 What I like about that is it's got a gauge right on it 597 00:26:10,935 --> 00:26:12,835 and, uh, you can see what the pressure is 598 00:26:12,835 --> 00:26:15,075 and you can actually adjust how much comes 599 00:26:15,075 --> 00:26:16,555 through your, your hose. 600 00:26:17,175 --> 00:26:18,835 Um, and again, I said at the beginning 601 00:26:18,835 --> 00:26:20,835 that CAMCO products are all made in the US 602 00:26:21,335 --> 00:26:24,955 and, um, we, um, are big, um, big, uh, fans of the company. 603 00:26:24,975 --> 00:26:26,595 We thank no offer coming on 604 00:26:26,595 --> 00:26:28,595 and helping us all know one more about this. 605 00:26:29,775 --> 00:26:30,915 I'm never gonna quit saying that. 606 00:26:31,075 --> 00:26:32,075 I thought that's pretty funny. 607 00:26:33,545 --> 00:26:35,475 Alright, when we come back, 608 00:26:35,525 --> 00:26:37,555 we've got the RV News of the week. 609 00:26:38,255 --> 00:26:41,275 You know what, Mike, that's not funny. Stop it. 610 00:26:41,785 --> 00:26:46,765 - Okay. - We just heard about a land offering out west 611 00:26:47,025 --> 00:26:49,045 for RVers in Arizona. 612 00:26:49,475 --> 00:26:52,085 They're selling five acre RV ranches, 613 00:26:52,325 --> 00:26:54,605 starting at only $49,900. 614 00:26:55,225 --> 00:26:57,365 The company offering it is affiliated 615 00:26:57,395 --> 00:26:58,525 with the people Jennifer 616 00:26:58,545 --> 00:27:00,885 and I bought our Tennessee property from. 617 00:27:01,235 --> 00:27:04,445 They do a great job. It looks amazing. 618 00:27:04,785 --> 00:27:07,565 It is at high elevation, so you'll get cooler temperatures, 619 00:27:07,985 --> 00:27:11,365 big mountain views, juniper trees, and green grasses. 620 00:27:11,945 --> 00:27:13,605 And it is near everything. 621 00:27:13,825 --> 00:27:16,685 The Grand Canyon Lake Havasu, Kingman, 622 00:27:17,075 --> 00:27:18,805 Flagstaff, and Sedona. 623 00:27:19,315 --> 00:27:21,525 It's a perfect place to have a home base 624 00:27:21,585 --> 00:27:25,685 to explore the west, and it is right off Famous Route 66. 625 00:27:26,475 --> 00:27:28,165 It's called Greenwood Ranches. 626 00:27:28,225 --> 00:27:31,045 And this is the second and final section of the community. 627 00:27:31,275 --> 00:27:33,045 They're selling it off this April. 628 00:27:33,465 --> 00:27:35,365 We met the sales manager, really nice guy. 629 00:27:35,585 --> 00:27:37,485 He bought a property for his RV 630 00:27:37,585 --> 00:27:39,885 and he's building a container home on it. 631 00:27:40,375 --> 00:27:42,925 Check out their website for a video tour 632 00:27:43,065 --> 00:27:44,525 and showing availability. 633 00:27:44,755 --> 00:27:45,885 It's pretty incredible. 634 00:27:46,335 --> 00:27:48,085 Visit the website to get details 635 00:27:48,225 --> 00:27:51,685 and set up a showing Arizona RV land.net. 636 00:27:51,945 --> 00:27:54,605 That's Arizona RV land.net. 637 00:27:57,525 --> 00:27:58,695 Well, welcome back everybody. 638 00:27:58,695 --> 00:28:01,615 Time now for the RV News of the week. 639 00:28:02,035 --> 00:28:03,935 - And many RVs are preparing 640 00:28:03,935 --> 00:28:07,095 for what's becoming the RV event of the year. 641 00:28:07,435 --> 00:28:10,615 The solar eclipse are, are you traveling this weekend 642 00:28:10,755 --> 00:28:12,975 to a campground to watch the Monday, 643 00:28:13,105 --> 00:28:15,295 April 8th solar eclipse? 644 00:28:15,675 --> 00:28:18,135 If yes, you're not alone out there by any means. 645 00:28:18,475 --> 00:28:22,695 The eclipse is quickly becoming the event not to miss. 646 00:28:22,715 --> 00:28:25,775 For many RVs, our RV lifestyle community 647 00:28:25,915 --> 00:28:28,895 and our RV lifestyle Facebook group are full 648 00:28:28,895 --> 00:28:31,335 of folks taking pictures of themselves, hitting the road 649 00:28:31,755 --> 00:28:33,295 and sharing their plans 650 00:28:33,295 --> 00:28:35,415 to catch the eclipse at a campground. 651 00:28:35,915 --> 00:28:38,415 And many campgrounds, state parks 652 00:28:38,795 --> 00:28:40,375 and universities in the path 653 00:28:40,375 --> 00:28:43,255 of the total eclipse are planning special events. 654 00:28:43,955 --> 00:28:45,375 Stores, farmers 655 00:28:45,875 --> 00:28:48,575 and residents are change, are charging for people 656 00:28:48,595 --> 00:28:50,015 to park on their property. 657 00:28:50,635 --> 00:28:54,415 And some communities are expecting so many tourists, 658 00:28:54,765 --> 00:28:58,735 officials are issuing warnings for locals to stop up, 659 00:28:59,065 --> 00:29:01,655 stock up on groceries and fill their tanks 660 00:29:01,805 --> 00:29:03,575 because of massive crowds. 661 00:29:04,075 --> 00:29:06,815 And most of the US will see the eclipse, 662 00:29:07,115 --> 00:29:08,655 but the path of totality 663 00:29:09,185 --> 00:29:12,375 where the moon will completely block out the sun 664 00:29:12,955 --> 00:29:17,255 is 115 mile wide region that stretches from 665 00:29:17,895 --> 00:29:21,055 southern Texas in a northeast line up 666 00:29:21,055 --> 00:29:22,615 through Northern Maine. 667 00:29:23,315 --> 00:29:25,055 - Now, it's really interesting. 668 00:29:25,135 --> 00:29:28,695 I I read, I think one of the, the hottest areas in the whole 669 00:29:29,415 --> 00:29:31,455 continent for it is Niagara Falls. 670 00:29:31,755 --> 00:29:34,735 Ooh. And, uh, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, 671 00:29:35,345 --> 00:29:36,935 which is the bigger tourist area, 672 00:29:37,075 --> 00:29:38,895 has declared a state of emergency. 673 00:29:38,995 --> 00:29:42,405 Oh. And, uh, that's, uh, they're expecting so many people. 674 00:29:42,745 --> 00:29:47,205 Uh, they've also, uh, in many of these places, they've, uh, 675 00:29:47,435 --> 00:29:50,925 beef, beef beefed up, uh, the cell phone towers 676 00:29:50,925 --> 00:29:53,605 because they expect the cell phone systems to be overrun. 677 00:29:54,305 --> 00:29:57,405 And, um, it's so many people are gathering along 678 00:29:57,405 --> 00:29:59,565 that 115 wild stretch 679 00:29:59,835 --> 00:30:02,365 that goes up across the continent. It's gonna be pretty neat. 680 00:30:02,725 --> 00:30:05,565 - I am really happy that local officials in a lot 681 00:30:05,565 --> 00:30:07,765 of communities are telling people to stock up on food 682 00:30:07,765 --> 00:30:11,965 and gas because, uh, you run out, you know, 683 00:30:11,965 --> 00:30:14,005 it seems like grocery stores have like, just enough. 684 00:30:14,005 --> 00:30:15,605 If you ever go in there on Monday morning 685 00:30:15,665 --> 00:30:18,365 and the shells are bare, you know, 686 00:30:18,365 --> 00:30:21,125 the local people really do need to get what they need 687 00:30:21,125 --> 00:30:22,965 before the locusts come in. 688 00:30:23,405 --> 00:30:25,205 - . Well, they're gonna be, 689 00:30:25,345 --> 00:30:26,605 uh, they're gonna be out there. 690 00:30:26,665 --> 00:30:29,845 So, um, if you're doing it, uh, go on our RV lifestyle, uh, 691 00:30:29,955 --> 00:30:32,125 community, community to an RV lifestyle com. 692 00:30:32,125 --> 00:30:34,565 Post your pictures if you can get a cell phone signal, 693 00:30:34,825 --> 00:30:37,765 if not, do it when you get outta the area and you can, uh, 694 00:30:37,825 --> 00:30:39,805 and we'll, uh, we'll all celebrate it together. 695 00:30:40,665 --> 00:30:44,245 Um, if you're heading over to California's, uh, fort 696 00:30:44,425 --> 00:30:47,885 or national monuments, a really neat place, by the way. 697 00:30:48,425 --> 00:30:49,805 Uh, you should know that the Bureau 698 00:30:49,805 --> 00:30:51,885 of Land Management has an important message. 699 00:30:52,895 --> 00:30:55,605 Don't go off designated hiking paths. 700 00:30:56,585 --> 00:30:58,205 You might get blown up , 701 00:30:58,435 --> 00:31:02,245 seriously if you go off trail, they're saying that you may, 702 00:31:02,465 --> 00:31:06,885 uh, step on dangerous artillery projectiles, 703 00:31:07,585 --> 00:31:11,525 uh, rockets, hand grenades, practice line, 704 00:31:11,785 --> 00:31:16,405 lambed mines, uh, bombs, all sorts of demolition material. 705 00:31:17,225 --> 00:31:21,525 Um, the fort or National Monument is a former US Army base 706 00:31:21,585 --> 00:31:23,685 and it's located in Monterey, California, 707 00:31:24,545 --> 00:31:25,725 uh, Monterey County. 708 00:31:25,785 --> 00:31:28,565 And it was created as a park in 2012. 709 00:31:29,345 --> 00:31:33,085 Um, recently though, uh, people have been just setting off 710 00:31:33,085 --> 00:31:35,085 and making illegal trails 711 00:31:35,825 --> 00:31:37,965 and, uh, they've been discovered rest of, uh, 712 00:31:37,965 --> 00:31:40,925 the Barlow Canyon Road, if you know the, uh, 713 00:31:40,985 --> 00:31:42,285 the monument area there. 714 00:31:42,985 --> 00:31:44,565 And they're issuing this warning 715 00:31:44,565 --> 00:31:46,245 because it is very dangerous. 716 00:31:46,545 --> 00:31:49,125 And the park has 86 miles of trails 717 00:31:49,145 --> 00:31:51,565 and it's managed by both the Bureau of Land Management 718 00:31:51,585 --> 00:31:52,845 and the us uh, army. 719 00:31:53,075 --> 00:31:55,845 Beautiful location, no camping, but be careful there. 720 00:31:56,185 --> 00:31:59,525 It reminds me when we went boondocking on, uh, 721 00:31:59,825 --> 00:32:03,125 the bombing range at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. 722 00:32:03,945 --> 00:32:07,005 And, uh, every place you go there, there's signs that, 723 00:32:07,185 --> 00:32:10,085 you know, be careful if you see any of this stuff, you have 724 00:32:10,085 --> 00:32:12,525 to watch a video before you get a camping permit there 725 00:32:12,875 --> 00:32:15,605 that shows you what you do if you come across an empty, 726 00:32:15,625 --> 00:32:18,845 an unexploded bomb, which they find with regularity. 727 00:32:19,435 --> 00:32:22,845 Eggland's is huge stretch, uh, in the panhandle of Florida 728 00:32:23,265 --> 00:32:24,685 and they have several, uh, 729 00:32:24,685 --> 00:32:26,325 campgrounds where you can boondock. 730 00:32:26,345 --> 00:32:29,045 But, uh, that is a bit disconcerting, isn't it? 731 00:32:29,045 --> 00:32:30,805 To, yeah, to be in a bombing range, 732 00:32:31,135 --> 00:32:32,135 - Right. 733 00:32:32,135 --> 00:32:33,765 People have to follow the rules 734 00:32:33,865 --> 00:32:36,965 and for some people that's harder than other people. All 735 00:32:36,965 --> 00:32:38,205 - Right, continuing on. 736 00:32:38,235 --> 00:32:39,445 - Okay, continuing on. 737 00:32:39,705 --> 00:32:42,005 In case you haven't heard about Baltimore's Francis 738 00:32:42,215 --> 00:32:45,005 Scott Key Bridge collapsing last week 739 00:32:45,015 --> 00:32:47,485 after a container ship crashed into it. 740 00:32:47,785 --> 00:32:50,005 We wanna share, we wanna share it here 741 00:32:50,005 --> 00:32:51,285 because this is going 742 00:32:51,285 --> 00:32:53,885 to affect RV travel plans For a long time, 743 00:32:54,625 --> 00:32:55,805 the bridge collapsed 744 00:32:55,895 --> 00:32:58,245 after a huge ship loaded 745 00:32:58,245 --> 00:33:02,645 with 4,700 containers crashed into it in the middle 746 00:33:02,645 --> 00:33:05,965 of the night after the pilot lost control of steering, 747 00:33:06,475 --> 00:33:08,925 killing, and injuring construction workers 748 00:33:09,385 --> 00:33:11,925 who were doing routine road repair on it. 749 00:33:13,025 --> 00:33:16,805 RVs who have propane tanks that hold 10 pounds 750 00:33:16,865 --> 00:33:20,205 or more are prohibited from using the alternative 751 00:33:20,795 --> 00:33:23,365 suggestions at Fort McHenry Tunnel. 752 00:33:23,385 --> 00:33:24,805 That's on I 95 753 00:33:25,265 --> 00:33:29,245 or the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel I 8 95. 754 00:33:29,875 --> 00:33:33,365 Instead, our viewers will need to use the western section 755 00:33:33,865 --> 00:33:37,405 of I 6 95 around the tunnels. 756 00:33:37,975 --> 00:33:41,485 We're hearing this bridge will likely take years to rebuild. 757 00:33:41,715 --> 00:33:43,325 - What a mess. Mm-Hmm, . It's crazy. 758 00:33:43,945 --> 00:33:46,005 All right, let's end this. On a positive note, 759 00:33:46,035 --> 00:33:48,085 this is something that everybody should see. 760 00:33:48,115 --> 00:33:51,445 Once, uh, hundreds of thousands, millions 761 00:33:51,825 --> 00:33:53,405 of sand healed cranes 762 00:33:53,915 --> 00:33:56,325 have descended on the Platte River in Nebraska, 763 00:33:56,465 --> 00:33:58,485 and this is part of their annual migration. 764 00:33:58,985 --> 00:34:01,565 And the pictures that we've seen shared on social 765 00:34:01,735 --> 00:34:02,925 media are stunning. 766 00:34:03,465 --> 00:34:06,485 Uh, the ro the Rose, uh, ROWE, 767 00:34:06,485 --> 00:34:09,605 the Rose Sanctuary near Gibbon Nebraska is a very popular 768 00:34:09,635 --> 00:34:11,925 viewing spot for the crane season. 769 00:34:12,505 --> 00:34:14,925 And it runs, uh, right through this week. 770 00:34:15,105 --> 00:34:17,885 Uh, it's really worth seeing millions, uh, 771 00:34:17,945 --> 00:34:21,445 of these spectacular birds, uh, pass 772 00:34:21,445 --> 00:34:23,165 through on their summer migration. 773 00:34:23,745 --> 00:34:25,805 That's right. They're heading up to their summer, uh, 774 00:34:25,805 --> 00:34:26,925 hanging out grounds. 775 00:34:27,465 --> 00:34:29,645 Uh, and a lot of r viewers come to the area 776 00:34:29,905 --> 00:34:31,565 to watch the crane migration. 777 00:34:31,635 --> 00:34:35,245 It's one of the bucket list items that, uh, you, uh, 778 00:34:35,245 --> 00:34:36,685 you really should put on yours. 779 00:34:36,745 --> 00:34:40,325 So check it out, uh, on the show notes for this episode, uh, 780 00:34:40,505 --> 00:34:44,645 at rv lifestyle.com/podcast, we will put a link to the, uh, 781 00:34:44,705 --> 00:34:47,125 row sanctuaries live crane cam. 782 00:34:47,345 --> 00:34:51,125 So if you can't get there, go over to our show notes, find 783 00:34:51,125 --> 00:34:53,085 that link, and, uh, you'll be able to see 784 00:34:53,085 --> 00:34:54,125 what it, uh, looks like. 785 00:34:54,475 --> 00:34:56,485 Alright, your questions coming up 786 00:34:56,735 --> 00:34:58,725 after this When we're asked, 787 00:34:58,725 --> 00:35:02,005 what's the most important modification we made to our rv? 788 00:35:02,155 --> 00:35:05,285 It's an easy answer. Battle borne batteries. 789 00:35:05,345 --> 00:35:09,365 Battle borne batteries are quality, safe, reliable lithium 790 00:35:09,925 --> 00:35:11,365 batteries that allow us 791 00:35:11,625 --> 00:35:14,405 to stay out there off the grid longer. 792 00:35:14,955 --> 00:35:16,685 Lithium batteries charge faster. 793 00:35:16,915 --> 00:35:17,965 They charge fuller, 794 00:35:17,965 --> 00:35:20,085 they're longer lasting, they're maintenance free. 795 00:35:20,465 --> 00:35:22,685 And battle borne batteries are protected 796 00:35:22,685 --> 00:35:25,165 by a 10 year guarantee. 797 00:35:25,865 --> 00:35:29,925 Now in our case, they just dropped into the existing a GM 798 00:35:30,245 --> 00:35:32,525 batteries that we have, and they'll probably be the 799 00:35:32,525 --> 00:35:33,645 same on your rig too. 800 00:35:34,025 --> 00:35:37,965 Battle borne battery experts can get those in your rig just 801 00:35:37,965 --> 00:35:39,285 like they did with ours. 802 00:35:39,285 --> 00:35:41,405 They can also match you up with the right cabling, 803 00:35:41,425 --> 00:35:44,445 the inverter, the charger, the solar controller, everything. 804 00:35:45,285 --> 00:35:48,245 Jennifer and I swear by our battleborn batteries, 805 00:35:48,275 --> 00:35:51,165 they allow us to boondock off the grid. 806 00:35:51,375 --> 00:35:55,125 Check 'em out. Go to rv lifestyle.com/lithium 807 00:35:55,745 --> 00:35:58,125 rv lifestyle.com/lithium. 808 00:35:59,255 --> 00:36:01,385 Alright, time now for the RV questions the weekend. 809 00:36:01,385 --> 00:36:02,705 We love getting your questions. 810 00:36:02,705 --> 00:36:03,745 We love getting your comments. 811 00:36:03,925 --> 00:36:06,705 If you have the, a question about the RV lifestyle 812 00:36:06,725 --> 00:36:09,025 or a comment on anything we talked about today, 813 00:36:09,415 --> 00:36:12,145 just send 'em to us at our personal email address, 814 00:36:12,145 --> 00:36:16,705 which is Mike and jen@rvlifestyle.com. You got a question? 815 00:36:17,005 --> 00:36:20,865 - We do. We've been snowbirds down here in Florida all 816 00:36:20,865 --> 00:36:24,305 season, and I swear the main slide out 817 00:36:24,405 --> 00:36:26,385 of our fifth wheel is sagging. 818 00:36:26,615 --> 00:36:28,785 What can I do about that? And that's from Everett. 819 00:36:29,295 --> 00:36:34,105 - Well, Everett, that's a pretty, um, common, uh, complaint 820 00:36:34,105 --> 00:36:38,225 that many long-term campers have about their slide outs. 821 00:36:39,005 --> 00:36:40,265 And the fact is that 822 00:36:40,265 --> 00:36:44,505 that extra strain is placed on your slide out mechanism 823 00:36:45,545 --> 00:36:47,665 whenever those slide outs are extended 824 00:36:47,805 --> 00:36:49,425 for prolonged periods of time. 825 00:36:50,085 --> 00:36:52,745 Uh, like when you're snowbirding there for a couple 826 00:36:52,745 --> 00:36:55,865 of months, uh, there is a way to relieve that strain 827 00:36:56,205 --> 00:37:00,145 and you may wanna invest in a couple of, uh, support braces. 828 00:37:00,525 --> 00:37:05,425 Uh, CAMCO makes one called the easy lift slide out support, 829 00:37:05,525 --> 00:37:07,345 and they, uh, will prevent 830 00:37:07,345 --> 00:37:11,145 that strain from letting your slide sag a little bit 831 00:37:11,565 --> 00:37:15,585 and it provides additional support, um, so that, you know, 832 00:37:16,055 --> 00:37:17,825 it's a little, even a little bit more stable. 833 00:37:18,365 --> 00:37:21,105 Uh, they're adjustable so you can fit any height you want 834 00:37:21,645 --> 00:37:24,505 and I think they're like 75 bucks for a pair of 'em. 835 00:37:24,845 --> 00:37:26,945 Um, because of that sag. 836 00:37:27,365 --> 00:37:31,625 We always recommend that if you're gonna store your rv, do 837 00:37:31,645 --> 00:37:33,705 so with the slides in 838 00:37:34,445 --> 00:37:37,505 and, uh, even in particularly in the wintertime when there 839 00:37:37,505 --> 00:37:38,945 could be snow on the top 840 00:37:38,945 --> 00:37:40,585 of them if you're in the northern climate. 841 00:37:41,165 --> 00:37:43,665 Uh, and then if not, if you're just gonna be staying in it 842 00:37:43,665 --> 00:37:47,265 for more than a month, uh, we'd also suggest, uh, 843 00:37:47,435 --> 00:37:50,225 using those support, uh, braces as well. 844 00:37:50,645 --> 00:37:51,705 Uh, they're a good investment 845 00:37:51,845 --> 00:37:55,305 to protect your very major investment, which is your rv. 846 00:37:55,805 --> 00:37:57,105 And when you think about it, you know, 847 00:37:57,105 --> 00:37:59,705 you're in those slide outs that's pretty heavy, 848 00:37:59,705 --> 00:38:01,025 particularly the long ones. 849 00:38:01,325 --> 00:38:03,545 And when you, you add more weight in it when you sit 850 00:38:03,605 --> 00:38:05,305 and it's eventually gonna sag 851 00:38:05,565 --> 00:38:07,705 and usually, you know, you just push this button 852 00:38:07,705 --> 00:38:09,025 and it'll all come in just fine. 853 00:38:09,695 --> 00:38:13,585 Usually, but sometimes, particularly if you've had that RV 854 00:38:13,585 --> 00:38:17,705 for a while, uh, it can, um, uh, damage your, your mechanism 855 00:38:17,805 --> 00:38:19,705 and you might have to call a technician then. 856 00:38:19,765 --> 00:38:23,465 So, uh, those support, uh, braces just a good investment. 857 00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:26,185 Alright, I hope you enjoy this podcast 858 00:38:26,365 --> 00:38:28,305 and you know, we don't urge people enough 859 00:38:28,745 --> 00:38:29,865 'cause we don't like to beg, 860 00:38:29,885 --> 00:38:31,745 but if you do follow this podcast 861 00:38:31,885 --> 00:38:35,685 and you like it, would you give us a, a good review, uh, on, 862 00:38:35,705 --> 00:38:39,725 uh, your whatever platform you listen to it, uh, iTunes, uh, 863 00:38:39,735 --> 00:38:43,485 apple Podcasts, uh, uh, we would really appreciate that. 864 00:38:43,515 --> 00:38:44,565 Tell others about it 865 00:38:44,785 --> 00:38:47,445 and uh, that way more people will find the 866 00:38:47,745 --> 00:38:48,805 RV podcast every week. 867 00:38:49,275 --> 00:38:52,565 Send us your questions, Mike and jen@rvlifestyle.com. 868 00:38:53,335 --> 00:38:54,245 Happy trails.