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Julie & Marc Bennett on preventing septic issues, cleanliness mistakes to avoid, and tips to keep everyone happy (Safe Travels #41)

July 9, 2020 By Damian Tysdal

The summer of 2020 is very different for travel. People are avoiding airplanes and taking road trips…and many are hitting the road in an RV too.

Among those taking an RV trip are a lot fo newer users, and today’s show is all about avoiding the mistakes that new Rvers make.

We will speak with Marc and Julie Bennett from RVLove.com. They have been full-time RVers for 6 years, and know their stuff (they also joined the show before and are great guests!).

These 12 tips, tricks, and hacks include everything from safety advice, cleanliness tips, and preventing the infamous “pyramid of poo”…we’ll get to that.

Please enjoy!

Selected Links from the Episode

  • Marc and Julie’s website: RVLove.com
  • Marc and Julie’s book: Living the RV Life: Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road
  • Toilet products: Charmin RV Septic Safe Toilet Paper
  • Toilet products: Scotts RV Safe Toilet Paper
  • Toilet products: Happy Camper Toilet Treatment
  • Tire Pressure: Tire Pressure Gauge
  • Tire Pressure: TST Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire Pressure: Viair Portable Air Compressor
  • RV Rental: RVShare.com
  • Sewer Hose: Rhinoflex Sewer Hose
  • Water Hose: Lead and BPA-free Safe Drinking Water Hose
  • Trip/Route Planning: RV Trip Wizard RV Safe Trip Planner
  • Trip/Route Planning: RVLIFE App
  • Trip/Route Planning: Large Scale Road Atlas
  • Trip/Route Planning: Mountain Directories
  • Sand-free Mat: CGear Sand-Free Patio Mat
  • Fire Pit: Outland Firebowl Portable Firepit

Show Notes & Timestamps

  • Use your fave Toilet paper – as long as it’s septic safe! 00:02:26
  • Know your weight limits and stay within them. 00:04:16
  • Check your tires – often! 00:06:51
  • Rent an RV before you buy 00:09:47
  • Plan to travel and arrive during daylight hours for optimal safety. 00:11:24
  • NEVER leave the black valve open all the time! Keep your black tank (toilet water waste tank) valve CLOSED until it is at least 50% full. 00:13:36
  • Keep containers of Lysol / Clorox wipes outside in your RV wet bay for other cleaning/sanitizing products in your bins for utility connections. 00:16:37
  • Connect / Screw together the ends of your RV hoses 00:18:38
  • Plan your route in advance the night before 00:21:13
  • Have a ready made meal planned ahead for travel days 00:24:26
  • Keep a patio mat outside of your RV to help reduce bringing in sand/dirt into your RV 00:26:04
  • Enjoy more campfires with a portable Propane firepit instead of real wood 00:27:50

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