9 Embarrassing Truths of RV Life NO ONE Admits (We're All Guilty)
9 embarrassing truths of RV life that no one admits, but we are all guilty of doing! As full time RVers, we do some things RV living that can be, well, downright embarrassing to admit. Today, we discuss 9 embarrassing truths of full time RV life so that you can better understand what full time RV life is really like. Are there any full time RV life embarrassing secrets that you are willing to admit?? Let us know in the comments below!!
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AB Roadrunners not son has same problem of foot and shoe odor. He wears white socks only and uses listrine. Plus there is never enough space. Stay safe AB Roadrunners Hope to see you down the road
You need to combine your channel videos or something!! People have been binge watching and want to see more, but don’t know about the other ones!!
In regards to the stinky feet, "Lume" works like a champ. 😊
Lots of Dried Lavender, I’ve really cut down the spider population in the house. If you try it, hope it works for you. Blessings
Have you seen the advertisement for Lume? It’s a solid deodorant for every place on your body:) I just ordered some and can’t wait to use it! I hear it’s really good for b.o and stinky feet! I can’t deal with those!
Not to get too personal, but white vinegar is perfect for cleaning groin, neck, face, under arms, behind ears etc. in lieu of a shower. Yes, vinegar has a strong smell, but it evaporates, and the smell goes away. It also will not stain clothes and is an all-purpose cleaner. I love using it.
Thanks Matthew for the tip, may have to try some vinegar!!
@@LetsTurnItUpWorld there's a new deodorant called Lume if you miss a day it still works, it comes in a cream and wipes, thanks for being real 😂
Mateocafe I agree I use it in my dishwasher and the shine on glasses is amazing..
Don't have an RV but have 3 cats. Have you heard of the uah pet deodorizer?...you charge it and it works for 9 days on the charge and then you recharge it again. It stays on and goes off as the cat approaches the litter area and then turns off when the cat leaves. It releases deodorizing and dust reducing negative ions to keep any odors and dust from your litter down....just wonder if that might be a solution for you? Enjoy your videos and love watching the 2 of you travel. I could never live in such a small space so find your situation interesting. Safe travels!!
Full strength?
I've been a trucker for 22yrs and I'm well acquainted with minimalist living, lol. It's kind of a shock for people who are used to regular showers, normal bathrooms and more than one "room". A van like yours would be a palace to me 😄. It's all about making the best of what you have! Best wishes to you and safe travels ❤️
I learned the tips and tricks I posted by driving over OTR for 28 years as well. Can’t always park at a truck stop for the night. Driving is what prepared me for fulltime rving. 😊
Sprinkle baking soda in his shoes. Does wonders for stinky feet. 😊
I watch all your videos even though I have no interest in living in an RV of any size. It is just so interesting to see how people adapt to different conditions and often tips for living in small spaces can be useful for living in a house. Keep up the good work!
This is what prospective RV'ers need to hear.
Thanks so much! We agree!!
Original Irish spring soap bars ( cut into small pieces) and leave it throughout your home and storage. Mice, spiders, bugs, wasps , etc hate the smell and will stay away from those areas.
Sorry Deb but thats a myth. Idk about bugs but mice were actually chewing on it when I tried it. I always get mice and rats when i camp in Arizona.
We are stationary. We are saving to buy a house. We've learned...the hard way, is to NOT discard toilet paper in to toilet. We use plastic grocery sacks and place in a diaper genie; which we empty regularly. No odor. We were tired of clogged toilets. After 2 years of frozen pipes and cleaning the mess of raw sewage, we quit putting paper in the toilet. If Temps drop to near freezing or below, we run faucets. Luckily, we haven't had those issues anymore. To save on propane during the winter months, we bought an electric fire place. Keeps the whole place nice and cozy. We also lined our walls with Styrofoam insulation in the bedroom, where it was much colder than the living area. We bought a dehumidifier to help with excess moisture. As for storage, we built an 8×10 shed that we keep things handy. Off season clothing, art&craft supplies, cooking items we don't need every day, and extra toilet paper and paper towels. We also hung a shower rod in the bedroom to hang clothes. So that he can have more clothing selection. We invested in a portable washer and spin dryer and it's been amazing! We have clean fresh clothes to wear. It's more than paid for itself with the money we saved by not having to go to a laundromat. I'm disabled so I don't work or really work up a sweat. I don't shower daily either. Maybe even 2-3 days. I use baby wipes when using the restroom as well as to freshen up. It's been a hard adjustment for me, but I remember my great grandparents only bathed once a week. We are planning on remodeling the camper so it's more suitable for permanent dwelling. Thank you for exposing the "dirty" side of rv life! Lol
This worked for my nephew's foot odor, suggested by a nurse when he was a teenager -- Get some mouthwash that has alcohol in it and after a shower or sweaty activity wipe down your feet with it including between your toes. Yes they will smell mouthwashy for about 3 minutes but then the smell goes away and the alcohol dries up all the odor producing stuff.
It works too, one of my uncles did that and it cleared up the odor for good after he used it for a few months. He used Listerine.
I’ve never heard of this !!
@@caseymarie625 , it works.
New here, so do they live in their Van 24/7 ?? I just couldn't
@@sherribatko8981 They have a whole RV which is super easy to live in lol. I live in a van right now and it's literally fine, most people are just overly pampered and addicted to convenience/luxury. I've lived in my car too. You "could" you just don't want to, and that's okay ❤️
Dave, I can tell you about a product that is life-changing! My hubby’s and sons’ feet were SO rancid that I was sometimes chased outside by the funk…. and that’s in a sticks & bricks! We discovered Dr. Scholl’s Odour Destroying foot powder, and I swear it’s the tears of Jesus!!! After we discovered this foot powder, the guys would come home, take off their work boots that they had worn all day, and the air would remain pleasant. Trust me on this one, Tanya: just buy this stuff and save yourself! 😄
Yes indeed
Lime. Comes in a tube and goes underarms, feet, groin, under breasts. Lasts 72 hours
LUME deodorant
Lume is EVERYTHING! I’m on auto ship
Lume is AMAZING for funky feet! My fiancé is a nurse and when he would come home I used to think my dog took a 💩 but it was literally just his feet 🤢 Lume was the only thing that got rid of it 100% and he would even use it for his booty, pits & groin... best thing i ever invested in!!!
I bought the starter package for that stuff and I have to be honest with you it does work, although I haven’t tried it on my feet yet.
Topical alcohol ( ever clear or vodka) will kill the bacteria that cause foot odor. Use a spray bottle and apply twice daily.
Great shower alternative is using foaming soap first, then wipe off with the baby wipes. I find the wipes sometimes can't handle the body odor enough. The foaming hand soap really kicks it up.
Our RV has a shower but it is not working so in the meantime, I put some water in a little bowl, heat it up in the microwave for 1 minute and take a wash up! It works for me! #RV Life
Same here! Since the shower doesn’t work I don’t bother running the hot water heater so this is also what I used to wash dishes. I got a big Pyrex bowl, and I heat water in that and then wash my dishes in it. Then after they’re washed heat another bowl full and pour over them to rinse and I’m done. If I’m camping where there’s no electric hook up I just eat on paper plates with disposable cutlery. 😂
I heard using a spray bottle with water and liquid soap help conserve water during shower. Just spray your body down with the soapy water and start washing, then turn your water on. Because you sprayed your body down with soapy water and started washing, you are half way done washing.
Use adult wipes. They are bigger than baby wipes. Much , much better. When I was in a nursing home I couldn’t shower because of my incision from an operation. I used adult wipes and they worked really good. Also dry shampoo 👍🏻
Thank you Irma for the great tips! We will give them a try!!
I'm not yet a wandering soul but am looking forward to getting my roaming wheels and begin the the next chapter of my life. I've watched videos for 5 or more years had ( have) My ❤️ set on doing a schoolie missed out on several good deals but began watching more of the van conversions and no I can make it home. Lot's of imfo too pass along in response to adult wipes much better than baby wipes and dry shampoo is ok but they have shampoo caps, wash, condition and rinse all in one. There's several different types and price range from $2/3 to $10/15 each Best I have tried are sold at Walmart and get 5 for 18$ name is Drench. I'm preparing for the simple things to make life easier for me. Try them easy as putting on a hat.
Watch out- Lots of dry shampoo recalls because they have been adulterated with benzene (known to cause cancer). Different companies are involved.
I use the adult wipes, I think either the Assurance or Equate brand. They are on the aisle in Walmart where the adult diapers are. I also use baby wipes for some things but you won’t find me with the adult wipes!
Thank you Katie Did , didn’t know that.
For mouse issues, I don't have cats but I mix a 50/50 of baking soda and jiffy corn muffin mix and set it under my trailer when I camp for a week or two. It keeps them out of the rig and they don't stay around. I also have that in an area where I keep my trailer when not in use. I live in a rural desert so I know how to keep the mice away. Hope this helps someone🤙
New socks and new shoes, (all of them). Change your socks every few hours or so. And repeat these steps every 3-4 months or so until the problem is gone. Plus talk to a foot doctor. It’ll help a lot
We don’t even have an RV; however, I so enjoy your travels! Thank you so much for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!!
If you haven't found them yet, pest sticky boards are amazing at catching spiders and all manor of creepy crawlies. You find them next to the mouse traps, and sometimes the package advertises them as mouse boards. They run about $1 each in packs of 4 or 12. I put one under my driver's seat and in my 'garage' and I'm pretty much grossed out what I can find on them. One time I found a grasshopper. They even can catch ants.
Hey y’all! I don’t know about Dave’s feet but the honesty content is “refreshing”! 😂 You guys have built a great community and being an avid camper myself, everything is not always picturesque! Prayers for y’all to have safe travels. I absolutely enjoy every video. ❤️
To help stinky feet. Mix equal amounts od baby powder and corn starch. Rub your feet morning and night along with sprinkling some in your shoes and this will stop stinky feet. My sister had this problem as a teenager and we heard of this and it works. She is 56 now and has never had that problem again!
I went to the dollar tree and bought the soft mop pad, scrub mop pad & a couple of other items that can all be attached to the broom handle . This equals many cleaning items that fit into a small space with out all the handles!
Love this video! We're in a Honda Pilot Microcamper, so our list of things we don't like to admit is a bit different. For example, we don't have a shower, so we have to bathe outside the vehicle. We have a privacy tent, but sometimes we're too lazy to put it up. So instead, we just wait until it gets dark, hope no one shines a light on us, and we bathe off the back of our vehicle.
Hibiclens is the answer to all your bathing needs. It is a antiseptic/antimicrobial skin cleaner. Used by surgens and other medical personal. Apply it to your wet wipes and wash yourself. Leave it sit on the skin for a few minutes before wiping it off with clean wet wipes. It is great for cleaning the skin and removing body orders. I have never had a problem with it drying my skin if it is not wiped off completely from the skin. Safe for the most delicate areas and wounds you may have. This product has saved me from skin and wound infections as well as heat rashes that I used to get frequently. I have not had a rash in 5 years now.
I'm starting to realize that RV'ers likely have a lot of similar experiences to third world missionaries when i comes to experiences that *should* feel embarrassing, but quickly become normalized. Not only did me and my fellow missionary community wear the same clothing for 3 or more days, we'd flip them inside out after the third day to get that "fresh" feeling, LOL. Our test for when it was time to change clothing was when OTHER people started to smell us. Seems you get used to your own stink rather quickly so you gotta rely on the kindness of others to say, "bruh . . ." 🤣
Hilarious...i.was a missionary one year on Haiti...had my clothes washed in a bucket dried on fence. Had oi done the washing myself it would have been stolen immediately.. my maid spoke creole and read french...she wrote me phone messages in french handwriting...very cool.
I live in a stationary RV (paying off the land under it, then will get a house) and have cats. Best thing I ever did was to transition my cats to pine pellet litter before moving in. They're not thrilled about it, but they use it, and it is so much superior to regular cat litters. Better odor control, lighter weight, not half as nasty to clean up, no gritty litter scattered everywhere, and substantially cheaper. I use a Breeze litter box, but I ditched the useless catch-tray it came with in favor of a large wash/dish tub that the litter box fits into, with about a 3-4 inch gap between the underside of the litter box, and the bottom of the tub. Clean up the poop as it happens to get rid of that smell, and clean out the used sawdust in the tub once a week (biodegradable), and there's no detectable smell in the rig. For pellets, buy the pine pellet horse bedding sold at places like Tractor Supply -- 40# bag for about $8 now (it's 2x or more if you buy the pine "cat" pellets, and its the same stuff!).
Why can your cats not go outside? Ours do not like indoor toilets, and as soon as they are old enough to get out alone, the toilet only gets used when they are ill, or on new years evening when there are a lot of fireworks outside 😂. Of course, when you travel with cats, the situation is different, you won‘t let them out on their own.
You're the second person to recommend pine pellets as cat litter. you gave the same list of pros and cons. Now I'm have to try it myself. 👍
Omg thanks for doing this video. It really convinced me of how I will absolutely never live in an RV as I was contemplating. Thanks for being honest and giving us the nitty-gritty. Your other videos showed the glamorous side of RV life. Lol.
For foot odor, my podiatrist said to rub deodorant on the bottom of them. Just label the deodorant "for feet only" so you don't accidentally rub it under your arms.
Fortunately our RV has a huge shower and 2 40-gallon holding tanks; plus we are most often in full hookups. So other than the bathroom stuff, we have experienced pretty much everything. It’s part of the life. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, so we are getting much better at it. It does improve with experience.
Thank for sharing that Jan. We’re looking forward to growing in to the experiences
Our biggest one for sure is not showers daily. We have a Class A diesel pusher with a washer and dryer so laundry is never a problem.
LUME cream natural deoderant for the foot odor! I swear by it! Ive always had a problem, and I cant wear cheap shoes. Ive had to replace my shoes, (expensive ones!) way too often because I never found anything that helped. I dont have a problem anymore with the lume. It really doesnt take much, just a little after wiping down my feet. And fyi, it stinks coming out of the tube, but the funk of it dissipates. Tangerine in the most pleasant and popular scent they have. As far as I know, its only sold online. Lume isnt just for feets, it can be used everywhere! I definitely not self conscious any longer using it.
Thanks so much Sunnie for the great tip. We will have to give LUME a try!!
I used to wonder why a family in a RV would all run to the bathroom in a gas station when they got their own toilet. With just you two putting effort to be on top of your toilet tank, I'm now imagining 2 adults plus kids!
Lol, no joke, now you know Montgomery!
It seems counterintuitive, especially in an area like Las Vegas, but light wool rather than cotton can be worn more times because it doesn't get as sweaty and doesn't retain odors the same as cotton. The initial expense is definitely higher but worth checking out.
Very cute video - and so true. One thing I've learned is that if you have stinky feet, you're probably deficient in zinc. Zinc supplements are cheap; just remember that you shouldn't take more than 50 mg a day. Safe and happy travels.
You should try Lume for all those nooks and crannies on your body. I'm not a spokeswoman for them but, it really, really works.
About smelly feet: I used to suffer from sweating feet. After years buying cheap shoes just to throw away in 6 months it just finally went away. A blessing. So, there’s hope. Never buy shoes from a thrift shop.
I highly recommend you have a 5 gallon bucket with some peat moss. Create a nice toilet seat or buy it. Put two trash bags in the 5 gal bucket and use your toilet. Cover the 1 or 2 with peat moss. You will never use the black tank again! Just Try it.
Soaking feet, or socks In regular tea (maybe 4 bags to a gallon of water) is amazing for taking away odors! I didn’t believe it, but it worked for my husbands stinky boot wearing feet! 😂
I was having the same trouble trying to keep my clothes organized. What I end up doing is buying through Amazon nylon travel bags in white and blue. They are the ones that you can unzip to make the bag bigger. All the blue are my winter And all the whites are summer. All my PJs are in a black and gold bag. I have found that this has been the best arrangement to keeping things neat and organized. They are not expensive and they do a great job.
Thank you for sharing that Sharyn! 🥰
Great tip
Have you had any instances of weird, creepy people who made you feel uncomfortable because there appeared to be something sinister about them? I f so, I am curious to know how you dealt with the situation. That would be my biggest fear about such a lifestyle, especially if in a very remote area.
Tips to keep down foot odor: use foot powder, antifungal foot powder, or corn starch to help keep feet dry. Change shoes daily, rotate at least 3 pair. If need be change socks twice a day. Wash feet with antibacterial soaps and wash regularly.
As a trucker i can tell you that you are wayy better than some of my fellow drivers lol some guys shower once a week, barely wash clothes, and have piles of trash on the footpath in their rig.
One thing we started doing while living on our boat which carried over to the rv is whenever someone has to go #2, we'll put a plastic garbage bag in the bowl first then proceed to do our business. Once finished tie a knot in it and take it out. This way everyone is responsible for their own bm and not just one of us (typically me) has to deal with everyones stool and we're not living with a tank full of poo. So eliminating most odors. Another thing I found makes life easier is if there's a piece or two of clothing that I really want to wear but it's dirty, I'll put it in a clean garbage bag with a small amount of detergent & hot water, get the air out, tie a knot to seal it, place on the floor of my shower, then while sitting on the toilet use my feet to agitate the bag back and forth. Same for rinse cycle. Lastly for the smelly feet, wipe them down with papertowel and hand sanitizer. Also works for underarms, in a pinch. Hope this helps.
Baking powder is very utilitarian. Not only an open box in the fridge, but an open box in the bathroom, sprinkled in shoes for foot odor, in water to rinse the feet, etc. Loved your post, first time for me to see y’all. ❤
Fixes heart burn fast
Laundry: you can buy disposable (or fabric ones you can wash) underarm shields to put in your tops, to protect the clothes from perspiration. Hang the tops up and clip a fabric freshener sheet to the inside of the tops.
I live in a 1988 Dodge Ram van, and the most embarrassing thing is the toilet situation, because it doesn't have one. The alternative to keeping a toilet is having a bag lined bucket essentially. Leaves you feeling like your picking up after a dog lol
You two are so much fun! I smile while watching your vid because you both are so natural in your element. 😊
Oh, I totally get what you're saying. I've traveled in a Travato for weeks at a time, and no matter how many times you do laundry, it's never enough. On ,occasion, I've forgotten to lock the cabinets, and taking a curve can open them and things go flying all over. One night I left my awning out and wind picked up over night and the RV was rocking violently. I ran outside in my PJ's and had to bring in the awning while folding the legs up. I chalk it all up to learning experiences.
The Lume product line would be great for the RV life as far as various body odors are concerned. It is advertised as 72hr coverage. I have been laid up with a broken foot and not able to shower daily. I really recommend it. (No, I don't work for them, lol!)
To prevent smelly feet, wear wool socks because they will wick off moisture. Also, wear leather shoes because they allow your feet to breathe.
We learned the hard way to always carry 2 sets of keys (each of us has a set) for both our pickup and travel trailer. One time we had a quick stop near home and had to get in the trailer. We got what we needed and headed down the road. When we stopped 3 hrs later, my hubby realized he must’ve left the trailer keys on the side rail of the truck the last time. The spare set was locked inside the trailer, so we had to find a locksmith on a Saturday in a small town - not an easy task. Another ~3 hrs later, we were back on the road. When we got to camp and unloaded the back of the truck, we found the keys! At least, they were with us!
Great video! Our worst visitor to the rv was an infestation of yellow sac spiders! The pest control person said we probably had a hatch. They seemed to be nocturnal and we killed over 100 spiders! I am telling the truth! We learned a 50/50 mix of vineagar and water wiped on floors, ceilings and walls worked the best to repel them. We became very good at smashing them too. We emptied every single item out of the rv, inside and out and after about 30 days, they were finally gone. And yes, they were venomous. They hitched a ride from a state park in Idaho. We were not the only ones to have these visitors.
Again good ole vinegar!
Oh my LORD! I’m arachnophobic- this sent chills down my spine ! Worst Nightmare 😳
I would have let them have everything. I could not handle that. I would have probably passed out
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Omg! I would’ve burned the whole van😩😩😂
Foot odour used to be a problem for me, until I heard that you need to stop wearing synthetics on your feet. Make sure that socks are wool or cotton with no nylon in them, and find some sneakers that are not plastic but pure leather. It totally helps.
Showers. I am disabled and my apt has a mini tub, must be 2 ft x3ft long. I can't move in it! So I opted for the 'army shower'. Before I get in the tub, I wet my soap cloth, lather it up, then whip my whole body with soap. Then get in the shower, turn shower on to temp wanted, & use the removable spray shower head and rinse your body. Takes 3 minutes to rinse ALL. Done. I get back out to dry off.
For foot odor and odors in particular, Lume for all types of body odor is FANTASTIC! The cream would probably work best for feet.
Get a solar shower bag. Leave in the sun and if your in secluded private place you can take a nice 3 gallon shower at night. Have a shower mat or wooden mat to keep sand or dirt from splattering back on you.
Advice for odors; Use Pine cone chips. Put some in a few old socks place that in his shoes and you can place them around as decor works wonders 🤷☺️
I love you two! I never plan to take up RV living. I just love listening to you two. Two real people with a sense of humor and kind hearts.❤
I'm out in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago to be exact. I am soooo happy for you guys and will admit that I envy you all too as we don't have such an option here. I have subscribed to your channel and started watching your videos about 2 months now. I am not looking at them in any particular order, but I love them. Continued joy and fun to you both!
I washy clothes when they go out of shape or smell I think that’s normal for most . I shower most days but sometimes I don’t. You guys are spotless compared so some people in houses ❤
I raised three boys...I made them step in a solution of Bleach & water for 20 sec, outside the front door before they were allowed in the house. ALL shoes were kept outside on the front porch in a box. Once inside, they had to spray their feet with aerosol deodorant.
I have the same 5 gallon cassette toilet in my campervan. My favorite thing that I started this year was hanging a trash bag near by so that I have a place to throw my toilet paper. So no more toilet paper in the toilet, and the tank can make it twice as long without a dump. I'm already taking out the trash every morning, what's one more bag right!
If you're wearing cotton sockets, switch to merino wool. Also try rubbing zinc oxide diaper cream on your feet (I use it for underarm deodorant and only put it on 2 times per week).
Place your dirty clothes in scented garbage bags inside a pillow case with a bar of Irish spring soap at the bottom of the pillow case….. Until wash day.
Thanks so much Birdie, sounds as though that could really help!
@@LetsTurnItUpWorld this is what I do when I’m on vacations and sometimes not able to wash my clothes before returning home.
One thing I've found is that 99% of foot odor is actually from needing to trim my toe nails. Particles from your socks gather under the nails and ferment with your body perspiration and cause the rank smell. If I keep my nails trimmed close that doesn't happen.
As an older person who had to draw water, you need to know how to repurpose water. Wipe down all dishes before washing in a big pot. Strain that water to remove any particulates into second pot. Reboil water let cool down some add a little vinegar this is good for washing feet or add some bleach to soak cleaning rags or whites in over night. If you can talk to you elders for other tips on hygiene as people didn’t use to bathe daily but found ways to keep from smelling. Johnson’s baby cornstarch is good for under arms and on private areas is good for that too.
For body odor anywhere, try Lume deodorant. You can use it anywhere, any part of your body.
Shout out to ALL that are living in an RV. I can’t do it. Love your channel.
Baking soda absorbs odors quickly. Sprinkle in shoes, soak feet and wash out clothing. Love your vibe!
Foot odor : I learned from another off roader that wool socks do not produce odor. I recently bought a pair for the cold weather and I found that true. Even after wearing socks for two days, no odor.
Isn't it more everyday annoyances? I don't think it's all that embarrassing. But I guess we think differently about what is embarrassing 😃
I would say laundry piling up is the most embarrassing 🙈 because it causes odor as well. And mice in my RV sounds terrifying. Spiders I can cope with.
I have a small container just a smidge bigger than the stack of cotton rounds soaked in a 1/2 & 1/2 apple cider vinegar and water solution kept in it. After a using it daily for about a month and half to 2 months, I stopped needing deodorant at all. I did it daily for about 3 months the first time and only redo it as needed, which is maybe once a year. This has been the only successful odor destroyer I have found, before this option I had an appointment with my doc to look into prescription deodorant. Luckily, I found this first. Good lucky!
This was hilarious but I imagine it’s the reality of life on the road. As far as stinky feet: wash feet every day, wear clean socks every day, and wear either sandals or all leather (outer and lining) shoes instead of sneakers. Rubbing alcohol kills the bacteria and removes the oils, but it can be drying, so don’t overuse it. And a talc free powder in your shoes, small amount, will help too. So great you have each other, there’s so much involved in this lifestyle, it really helps to be a team. Scary about that black widow spider inside the bear. Thank God you caught it before bringing it in.
I am doing it the way of Bird Bath or a tall hand spray bottle with mix of that's trips choice mix and My fav is my sprayer shower. (10gal garden sprayer/switched the Nosal end to a better sprayer but works like a dream) Always rewear the clothing for at least three times hahaha lol Love you guys Be Blessed
I don’t live in an RV, but I do road trips with my cat and we live in a small apartment. Instead of regular sand/gravel litter, use pine pellets. Just scoop out any poop. Pine pellets absorbs urine and turn the pellets into saw dust. Using a sifting litter box you can easily discard the used litter and reuse the pellets.
So far, I haven't made the jump to RV life, and that alone is my first embarrassment. You see, my plan was to make the jump in January, 2022. I am verry late. I have had some health issues, some money troubles and now, the weather. I hope to make the jump soon. Oh, as far as your feet, try washing them daily with dandruff shampoo. If I don`t do that, my feet stink too.
Easy fix for odors is using baking soda. Use 1/2 a cup with laundry detergent for each machine, sprinkle some on hamper clothes in between laundry days, spring some inside shoes and socks to help keep odor down and feet dry.
You two are hysterical. I am so glad I finally found you again! I just love you guys! Smells/Shoes.... get a spray bottle of "AIR" Febreze, any scent. Spray it i your shoes at night. Next day when you take your shoes off, not only do they not smell, neither do your feet! Take care and blessings!
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Listerine foot soak works wonders!!! Add the original gold Listerine in warm water or you can do apple cider vinegar foot soak. Either way, point is to kill the odor causing bacteria. Kill the bacteria and you kill the smell🥰
For reasons unknown, I have no discernable body odour. None. I never 'smell', even in the summer. My feet don't smell. My pits don't smell, my ... other bits ... don't smell! I sweat, I'm not total freak, but ... no odour. Never use deodorant, antiperspirant or body spray. I do use my favourite perfume because I love the fragrance. I realise how lucky I am. I don't drink alcohol, I don't smoke, I only take prescribed meds, so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Lavender oil for your feet kills the odor and helps to kill any bacteria. But make sure you get quality oil. You can also use a diffuser with Lavender oil as it is also safe for the kitties!!
Thanks so much for the great tips and thinking about our kitties!!
Be cautious with diffusers. Many of the oils including lavender can become toxic to cats when diffused. Instead of just smelling the sent, your breathing in the oil.
@@ChrisBGramz4u That's why I stated Lavender is safe for kitties.
@@zoni3gurl641 An that is why I stated it is NOT safe.
We built out our 144 length Sprinter van camper in 2022. During the build we decided NOT to devote any space to toilet or shower! When needed, which seems rarely, we use a “luggable loo”. Biodegradable liners are super easy to dispose. No muss no fuss. We built our hot/cold shower out the back end with curtains suspended from open rear doors. We absolutely love this set up! Happy travels ☮️
Thanks SoosK for sharing! Sounds as though you made some smart design decisions for your camper van!
All scents - baking soda. Put it in shoes, dirty laundry. After the bathroom light a match.
Sounds almost like when I lived with my90 yr old blind grandma! Woodstove for cooking & heat and bathroom on the back porch. To keep clean or at night, you had to sometimes improvise. Poo Pot or wet wipe down! Not for the OCD types! Thanks! I enjoyed the insightful discussion!
Charcoal sneaker liners, clean your feet with alcohol or peroxide. Then use the lavender oil or wipes.
Thanks Nona, we really appreciate the tips!!
Great video ! Baking Soda is great for odors in shoes. Sprinkle in shoes at night, shake it around.Dump out in morning. You also can mix warm water and baking soda for a deodorizer foot soak!
Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching
We're empty nesters & hubs is a trucker & i occasionally go w/ him (i call it my mini vacay). A friend of mine, who was a trucker's wife & introduced me to my hubs, explained to me a trucker's bath, aka, babywipes. One of my biggest challenges was being in the truck during my monthly. I have a camp toilet that has the disposable bags that works well for me as my hubs schedule doesn't allow frequent stops for me to potty & he just uses a urinal. I recently discovered Lume, which i love & really does work for body odor when you can't get a shower! We raised our grandson & love camping & started with a pop up camper, graduated to a 20 ft pull behind with no slide outs, then to a 30 ft with 2 slideouts, & now we have our retirement home, a 40 ft motor home with 2 slideouts, which we'll be moving into once we sell our home. We have two small dogs, who refuse to use puppy pads in our camper on bad weather days, so at least we don't have poopy smells to deal with, which speaking of, we have a rule in our camper...NO pooping. I even bought a little sign on ebay i hung over the toilet, "thou shalt not poop in the camper" 🤣. We use the bath house toilets for that, & i also have my trusty ol' camp toilet!
Black socks will do it!! Try white socks and put talcum powder on your feet after you wash them. I suggested this for my husband and no more stinky feet!
Get the adult cleaning wipes next to the adult diaper section in lieu of baby wipes for a deeper clean. The wipes are more durable and usually wetter for a much better traveler shower. I keep both types of wipes with me but sometimes I just need a deeper clean and I’m not where I can shower. Enjoyed your video. Our space is even smaller and we have 2 little dogs that travel with us. Happy trails….
For foot odors, use any athlete's foot spray on your feet and before putting your shoes on, load them up with OdorX powder. My feet smells are also horrendous and this method has almost eliminated it, even in my old smelly shoes. Good luck and thanks for sharing.
In addition to soothing and softening your feet, Vicks Vaporub can also remove foot odor and help prevent nail fungi.
I could never do RV living because water has to hit my body every day or I just don't feel clean. It can be quick, but I need running water. 🚿
For foot odor soak feet in vinegar or salt water and use corn starch or baking soda in shoes as absorb odors and moisture 😊 Thanks for another awesome video 💜💜
Baking soda in your shoes.
Thanks Melissa for the great tips to manage our foot odor!!
I need this too my feet stink too
Great to hear on update of your kitties. Yes clean litter happy kitty! Sooooo important. What kind of litter do you use? Multi kitty Walnut litter is what my family uses. Thank you for content. Always a pleasure.
Fun video! We’ve all been there!! I used to have an old Roadtrek campervan. I was new to van life and took my first long-distance trip. I felt so cool to have an awning under which I could laze out of direct sun. I didn’t know rain/wind were coming and, while I was inside preparing my dinner they picked up that awning and blew it off of the van. It was destroyed and the van was damaged. Thankfully, I was in a location where I could easily dispose of the awning, but riding home with duct tape covering holes in the side of the van and, then explaining them, was a bit embarrassing, for sure!!!
To help with mice. Lavender oil on cotton balls, stuck into those little nooks the mice use to get in. Big help. For most critters with an exoskeleton, spread diatomaceous earth around the tires, an were ever those critters can climb up into your trailer, car, exe.
Yes!! We live in an older RV, not by choice, but we adapted. Everything you have talked about, I relate to 100%.👍 The smells, double thumbs up.😂
Have a small spray bottle with white vinegar in it. Works great for feet and other things that get a bit rank.
Thanks Sylvia, that’s a great tip!
Recluses are worse than black widows, honestly. I was bitten by a brown recluse when I was 15. The little F-er got into my bed and bit the back of my calf while I was sleeping. My entire leg turned black from the knee down. I had muscle damage, nerve damage, kidney damage, INTENSE pain, and a fever so high I was hallucinating. I was in the hospital, and at one point, they even talked about amputating my leg. The Dr.s were afraid to do anything to it, so I got really stoned with my friends one night and cut it out. They took me to a special surgeon, and my Mom gave the guy the chunk of my leg that I cut out in a ziplock bag. LOL. You should have seen his face. I'm 51, and I still have a horrible scar on the back of my leg. Basically, a chunk of flesh the size of a golf ball necrotized and died. It was awful. This happened in KY. Then when I was 32, I was checking the gas in my riding lawn mower to see if I needed to get any at the store when I went grocery shopping, and when I dropped the hood, I felt something hit my foot. I was wearing flip-flops. I looked down and saw the black widow that fell out and landed on me. In a couple of hours, my big toe was twice its normal size. My foot felt like it was on fire. I had a fever. My stomach was upset, and I felt like I was having a heart attack. My chest hurt, couldn't breathe. I started to feel better after about a day....day and a half. My toenail turned white and soft, so I peeled it off with a pair of tweezers and a razor blade. But I was fine within a few days, other than the nail, which grew back in without issue. This happened in TN, about 60 miles south of where I got bit in KY. The moral of the story...you're better off with the widow unless you get bitten on the face or neck. But at least there is an antivenom for widows. With brown recluses, you're just F-ed. I had no insurance when the widow bit me, and I knew that a bite on the toe wasn't going to be fatal, so I didn't go to the dr. It probably would have been no sweat if I had. Never. Never. Never. Mess with a brown recluse, though. Seriously. That was the worse thing that ever happened to me, and I haven't been able to coast my whole life. Months and months of pain. Nothing hurts worse than necrosis (and yes, I have a high tolerance for pain and a bad tendency to operate on myself.) Also....avoid KY and TN. I live in FL now and found a brown widow living in my kitchen a few days after I moved into my new house. I wasn't happy, but like I said, widows are better. At least in FL we don't have recluses. ROFL. Spiders like me. Apparently, I taste good.