(Part 2) Top products from r/FullTiming

Bug bombs and seal everything you possibly can (all the seams etc).

And bleach the shit out of your tanks. Dump a bunch on your grey and black tanks and then go for a drive with it. Add some borax too. Get it all sloshed around. Then get a tank cleaner wand (https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-A01-0184VP-Master-Blaster-Tank/dp/B000BGHYDO) and clean your black and grey tanks really well.

I'd just go with a Haynes or Chilton manual.

https://www.amazon.com/Chevrolet-Vans-Haynes-Repair-Manuals/dp/1563921979

If you try eBay you might find one for your particular van, but I always liked the Haynes and Chilton manuals over the official factory service manuals.

I've been using one of these for a few months and am happy with it so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Alerts-926-25101-GP-Wireless-Monitor/dp/B0081UR76G

You could go with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Brite-Clean-Water-Flush/dp/B0014450BU

Or you could pick up a couple gallon bottles of vinegar and go with a 1:1 water/vinegar mix. fill er up as much as possible and let it soak 24hrs before flushing and rinsing well. a light bleach mix is an option too. see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEepug8N-aE

For the ice in the tank solutions, I'd look at this before spending any time with that method.

I have one of these, and use it occasionally to flush the tank (but the sensor has shown full for years). If you have the type of setup where you can see into the tank from the toilet, there are some straight ones that might do a better job.

My basic method is to close the tank, with that wand down the toilet, and let if fill / drain repeatedly until it runs clear. I rotate it several times while filling to get the corners. We have a laundry room where I hook a short hose up for the flush, but if I didn't I'd probably just put a tee / connection in the toilet water supply.

The guy who runs the CheapRVLiving YouTube channel has a pretty short book about full timing which you can find here. In it he talks a lot about the dangers that come with the lifestyle, the fear, and how in the end, if you wanna pursue full timing you have to face it. I can't recommend the book enough, Bob is fantastic and reading it helped me clear my head about full timing quite a bit. Can't wait to start full timing myself but I can't pretend I'm not a little scared still.

if it's just humidity collecting, they do sell rechargeable dehumidifiers like this

does not need any power to absorb moisture, takes about 10-12 hours to 'renew' the absorbent material by plugging it in to a wall outlet. it uses a tiny heating element to dry out the silica gel for the next use.

I live in a 34' 5th wheel with a cat. If we are boondocking with few people around, we let him out and he doesn't go far. Otherwise he stays inside or if he gets real antsy, he goes out on a leash with this harness.

Tools:

• Power tools. I prefer Ryobi because they all use the same batteries. Drill, fan, a jig saw if you plan to make changes, etc; a 12V version of the related charger(s), and blades/bits/etc as needed.
  
• At least one flathead and one phillips screwdriver; preferrably a small and large version of each.
  
• A leatherman or equivalent with an interchangeable bit driver, for when your "real" tools are hard to get to and you need to get something done right now.
  
• A large utility knife
  
• A big wood saw or chainsaw, for cutting firewood and moving tree limbs off the road.
  
• Wrenches as appropriate to your vehicle and plumbing.
  
• Good ratchets and a full socket set, including deep sockets.
  
• Optionally, torque wrenches appropriate to your lug nut torque, and whatever else you might want to torque precisely.
  
  Utilities:
  
  
• Solar lights
  
• First aid (medical supplies you need at a moment's notice). Keep it readily accessible.
  
• Second aid (my term for medical supplies that can wait a few minutes)
  
  Recovery and self-recovery equipment:
  
  
• Portable tow trucks for when you get stuck in the sand/mud
  
• Snatch strap and D-rings for both ends
  
• Handheld winch
  
• Orange cones
  
• Emergency jump starter
  
• Jumper cables
  
  Other:
  
  
• Spare copies of all consumables. More filters, TP, paper towels, etc. than you plan to need. You might get stuck somewhere for an extra week or two due to weather.
  
• Spare dump valves. They seem to break more often than you would expect.
  
• Command hooks, velcro, screws, etc.

My previous camper had a rotary tank washer. Disappointed that my new camper did not, so I installed one. Wasn’t difficult and has worked for me when something gets stuck to a level sensor.

Camco 40126 Tornado Rotary Tank Rinser with Hose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BUU5TU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DvkaCbX7114YB