RV NEWBIE? TOP 10 THINGS EVERY NEW RV OWNER SHOULD KNOW (RV LIVING HOW TO VIDEO)
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TOP 10 THINGS NEW RV OWNERS NEED TO KNOW:
#1 [1:29] You donât need as much as you think
#2 [2:10] What tools are essential?
#3 [5:32] Tires!
#4 [6:57] How to avoid mistakes & accidents
#5 [9:27] Communication
#6 [12:00] Know your measurements
#7 [13:56] Boondocking
#8 [14:44] Know your tanks
#9 [16:21] How to plan your route
#10 [18:31] Document your journey
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Great video....
Might have wanted to add an 11th and spoke about safety and security...I.e... first aid and possibly personal protection with a weapon.
Do you guys what you use for black tank treatment and how many times you flush it?
You have a first aid kit on your amazon page, but you never talk about it in your videos. Do a product review!
Just an addition to the grey water discussion. The tub and dump method is an awesome saver, except in bear country it's a big no no! Bears and cougars are attracted to the smell of soapy water just as they are food waste. It was in all our literature from Banff National Park when we stayed there. Some people aren't used to bear country so just wanted to share this little tip for anyone new to those areas. I had no idea until they gave us the info and I have been in bear country many times. :) This channel is AMAZING!
As an airline pilot we learned the same thing: Standardization...always doing the procedure the same way every time...it also lets the other person (who does it the same way) synch with you...and mistakes STAND OUT..it also builds CONFIDENCE. Checklists can help. We normally do a "flow" which is going through the procedure in the most logical order, say from the front of the RV to the back...and then taking the checklist quickly and running through it to make sure we did it everything correctly, didn't miss anything... rather than taking the time to check it as we go...which takes more time...love your videos. I am researching now on my great ESCAPE as I have retired ...can't decide on either a van only or an Airstream or ??? Your "Zen" is greatly appreciated. :) PS Wow, I was just listening to you talk about the "Devil's Den" and wanted to see it so I google searched it and it's 29 miles from my house!!! :)lol
I just love listening and following you two! Yep, I am one of those.....just bought my RV yesterday. Yahoooo...I am 70 years old and a widow, so it's me and my dog. Am I crazy? Of course I am, but I don't want to sit in my big old house and just let life pass me by. So I appreciate all your advice and ability to laugh when things go wrong...and as you said it will go wrong. Thank you for being there with a smile and a attitude that you can survive it all and make it fun along the way. See you on the road - Linda
That's great Linda. Congrats on the new RV. Thanks for the comment!
Linda - I love your comment! I am 67 and just bought a Winnebago for just myself! I canât wait for the adventures and the fresh air! I even plan a cross country - however long it takes - solo trip! Cheers to you and your enthusiasm for life!
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WOW!!! Best of wishes to you!!!!
All these solo ladies, saying, âHeck with it! Iâm going.â... no fear, no listening to the hand-wringers. I hope I have such balls, one day. Safe travels, ladies.
Aside from the wealth of tips that you provide us, I admire how each one of you can elaborate or even finish the sentence of the other with so much kindness and accuracy. You should also make videos on âcommunicating to your spouse effectivelyâ. You two are good for each other.
Just bought our 1st travel trailer yesterday. I grew up tent trailering but my husband, NO. He was so terrified of potential wild animals ripping into the tent that he never wanted to even try camping. It took 25 years but he finally agreed to give it a try. I'm so excited to be able to share these experiences with him, or kids and new grandbabies. Thanks for the great videos. We watch them together and that leads to great discussions.
Awesome! You're going to love it. Take your time :)
You guys should start a "how to be successfully married" series! Seriously! Communication was mine and my husband's biggest challenge. We were married for 26 years before we truly learned how to do it fairly successfully. It is so important! You never know how long you have on this Earthly plane. He died two years later. I will be celebrating my 30th by myself this year. But I will be doing it with a happy heart because I am forever and always Marty's wife.
I agree. I learned more about the importance of communicating from this video than I did about RVs haha
Kristi, my husband passed 2008. WE will celebrate our 50th anniversary July 18. He is always with me.
What got in the way of you guys communicating?
@@jaredmello I think some people just arenât good at it. My husband being one of them. He came from a home where they didnât talk about things. Apparently his mom would communicate with his dad, via post it notes đŹ
Am 72 years old and just bought my first travel trailer for my dog and me. Picking it up in May and starting out for a 6 week trip around New York State. Have reservations everywhere including 2 extra weeks in October for the spectacular leaf display in the fall. Getting really excited, donât want to wish my life away but I am ready to go.
I don't know if you realize how much confidence you are giving a soon to be 54 year old who has NEVER camped (or even slept in a tent) as the days go by........DON't STOP. I am about to buy my first toy hauler because of you and other like you
Great video! I love that you mentioned having a plan and gave real examples!
Well, looking at this one Marc, I see it's over a year old, but some great points indeed! I keep a list of all my important numbers (height, width, weight & tank size) on a sheet that is easy to get at in our rig. One thing, regarding boon docking, which you very well may have a video on...since I'm a newbie to your channel, is the batteries themselves! Our Class A is an older unit, but it has a residential fridge, so to keep our four six volt golf cart batteries charged enough, we're running our generator 2 hours in the morning, and similarly at night! 'This' we need to change, so I've been trying to investigate whether to go with AGM batteries, or Lithium...of which we aren't full timers, so Lithium may be overkill...but they have SO much advantages over both lead/acid and AGM its truly hard to drop the idea...other than my wife who keeps telling me their price over and over! Of course the other is to add a solar array, so I'll have to work my way through to find if you've done that as well, as that is a very real possibility prior to our 'Snowbird' exercise this coming winter! I know I carry 90 US gallons of water in our rig, and some don't like carrying the weight, but heck, I fill mine to the top every time, as we have some of the best water in the world....and I prefer to use it, rather than someone else's for our shorter trips especially, as eventually we will of course have to add to it if on longer trips!
I was skeptical of your tips on this video till you pulled out the tire tool! My wife and I just bought our first RV Motorhome. Itâs a vintage 1977 Dodge Rockwood. We found it on Marketplace with the intent of a classic restore. We drove 7 hours away to pick it up and drive back home. The seller said it would need a brake caliper replaced and it would be good to go. I loaded our Jeep with an arsenal of tools and spare parts for the repair and trip back home. I went to take the wheel off, and low and behold my truck lug wrench would not work! We ended up going to the parts store and buying a new one like you have. Thank you for this video. Subscribed.
Upgrading to my new RV, so I figured I would watch this video again... Great stuff, my 3-years experience I will add. 1. Your recommendations are too heavy on tools, unless you are full time. 2. Bugs are part of RV life, get good spray and roll with it. 3. Those skinny foam kid beds, replace IMMEDIATELY. 4. Bring some movies or games for the day's the weather has you stuck inside, otherwise get outside and enjoy camping. Yes, I love your start with what you can afford philosophy. 3 years, 5 people, in 21 foot bunkhouse, so many great memories, hope my bigger RV is just as much fun!!!!
Thank you for the crash course! My wife and I bought our first RV two weeks ago, and made our first weekend trip! Been binge watching your channel for pointers. Our weekend trip to the UP of Michigan was perfect! Thanks for the inspiration đđ
I'm not even on the road and I'm overwhelmed, glad you said #1, as I needed to be brought down to earth again as to why I am doing this.. simplicity, minimalistic lifestyle... :) TY
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I know,, I haven't started yet either and yes.. there are times my tummy starts twirling and getting me scared..lol.. But, then like you I start thinking about how better off I am going to be.
I am not ready at this time, because I am waiting for a settlement.. After that.. I am going to buy an RV.. smaller one for me. But then I will have to figure out what to take with me. lol..That is another thing to have to figure out. How many of anything do you take??? Clothes, shoes, bedding.. Kitchen items.. And then those things that are really needed for the rig...
I haven't bought an RV or even have the funds to do so at the moment and I get overwhelmed. I wonder "Should I just go for a normal apartment? Would I really want to live stationary full-time in an RV? Even with all the extra work?" And I keep thinking, "Yes." I want a small place I can own and move where I like.
Update: I got the first settlement and finally found Him. Yes, I have a name for him. Even though it is A 1992 Thor Four Winds 29 Ft. Class C Motorhome. It needs a little TLC. But it is in great shape. it has 67000 miles to it. gonna get it cleaned up and ready for a road trip soon... So excited...
Agreed!! Sometimes I get so caught up in âstuffâ I forget about just keeping it basic and going for it!
My wife and I just purchased our first RV, a 27' Jayco trailer. And we took our maiden voyage this past weekend. We live in Spokane and camped in north Idaho. Just an hour from home.
Except for having to back into the site in pitch black darkness, we manged to have a great time. I found your CZcams channel quite by accident yesterday afternoon,
showed it to my wife last night and we binge watched it late into the night. Very entertaining and quite informative. I really appreciated the informative videos. I look forward to seeing more of you and your family.
Rick & Shahna Jacks
This is the first video I watched when we first got our travel trailer a few years ago, I still re-watch it today for information!! You two are the best in the travel RV world, SO happy for our whole family. I love what you have grown to be, such an inspiration!
I'm so excited to purchase my RV as a Travel Nurse I'll be saving so much and free to travel more!!! So, happy to have found your channel.
Have fun in your RV. BTW....I hear trustaff is a great company! Check them out.
get a good one...the bargain ones are terrible
I'm inspired now. I wanna be a travel nurse.
Well that sounds like a cool experience. Seriously! good luck
Great idea! I'm glad that I found this channel too, thinking about doing travel respiratory therapy.
Thank you guys so much for this video! We just moved in to our RV full time, and have been overwhelmed with the information & things that we feel that we need to do/buy before we take our first trip! We wrote down about 8/10 of these and will be using this video for future reference!
That's awesome. Great channel. Keep it up. Btw, Trish used to compete in figure - place 3rd in a show in phx back in '08. Those were fun times :)
''WONDERFUL.''SHE TUCKED THE BOOK UNDER HER ARM.''I'LL SAY GOOD NIGHT THEN SO U CAN GET BACK TO WORK.I'M GRATEFUL FOR THE BED AND THE MEAL.'' I...PROCESSES...''YOU'RE WELCOME.''HE SAT BEHIND HIS DESK AGAIN,LIFTED A PEN AND RAN IT THROUGH HIS FINGERS WHILE HE WATCHED HER.''I'D LIKE TO LEAVE AT EIGHT SHRP.
THE DINING ROOM'S DOWN THIS HALL AND TO THE LEFT.BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED ANYTIME'S AFTER SIXTH'S...''
GOOD CHRIST,THE WOMAN WAS TYING HIM INTO KNOTS,SLIPPERY TANGLED KNOTS OF PURE LUST.HE DIDN'T BELIEVE ON ACTING ON LUST ALONE,AT LEAST NOT SINCE HIS ADOLESCENCE.HE WAS,AFTER ALL,A CIVILIZED MAN,ONE OF TASTE AND BREEDING. AMEN AMEN AMEN
A very important reason I enjoy your videos so much is how well you compliment each other regardless of the video subject. Neither of you try to talk over the other or interrupt the other, it just makes for a perfect and enjoyable duet.
I'LL HAVE U KNOW I'M NOT THE ONE TO LEAD ONTO THE MATRESS AT THE BLINK OF AN EYES.''
''I NEVER SAID---''
''OH,DIDN'T U,NOW...???''SHE WAS ALL THE MORE INSULTED BECAUSE SHE KNEW HOW QUICKLY SHE WOULD HAVE LEAPED ONTO A MATRESS WITH HIM.''AS FAR AS I CAN SEE,YOU'VE DECIDED I'M PLENTY LOOSE ENOUGH.
Marc and Trish, I just want to thank you. You were in my head ALL DAY the very first day I drove our RV, a 38' tow trailer that's the Venture version of your Reflection. Take it slow, we make mistakes when we hurry or feel pressure, the guy behind me can wait, do it right no matter how long it takes, watch the crosswinds, don't put things on the bumper where you'll forget them, stay calm, go slow, stay calm, stay calm, go slow. Your advice got me out of some pickles. Your backing-up directions were also SO helpful. Thank you guys so much. We really appreciate all you do here. We'll be heading out to a parking lot with cones and a red rag to drop at the pivot point soon. Just can't thank you guys enough for being in my ear every time I'm out there driving.
Iâm in tears of joy, excitement, and nerves after watching this. May GOD continue to bless you and your family. You are heaven -sent and NATURAL CZcamsRS!
Holy crap! I'm so impressed with the communication that you two have with one another. I love how she said if the one that's driving and towing messes up, ask.. Ok how can I help you in this situation? You know that one question could save a trip. I'm such a newbie that I'm still wondering which trailer to buy? How much is enough solar?
I know that I absolutely HATE tent camping and last summer I stayed in Pismo with a friend in their 5th wheel. We had a blast!
This video was SO helpful. Thank you both for sharing.
Much love from Central California, City of Tulare.
When we traveled when my kids were little, we use to keep a notebook with our trips, places we visited, cost, gas, mileage, tolls, prep cost, repair cost. These days there's the internet, but it's fun to look back on things written on paper also, because even though google maps says 7 hrs 45 mins, that doesn't include traffic. Also, my husband always over packed tools, I overpacked clothes and food. Comes in handy when you blow a tire on the George Washington Bridge in NY. I'm sure you remember that bridge as much as I remember that memory that we will never forget. (We now travel miles around that dreadful bridge) A small notebook makes a great traveling diary. You get my point đ
We have been camping now for a year, the two of you helped us so much. We didnât want to be âthat coupleâ when we pulled in.
"You have all day to get there" is the truest thing ever said.
Bought the travel trailer yesterday, 4 hour drive back home, Wichita, first time pulling, nervous but we made it, it got easier about halfway, I've watched this video several times, and Trish' s inside. I'm past digging in the depths of CZcams, I have been loading, spending money, and trying to figure out how everything fits in here, first night in the RV tonight, and I love it.
Congrats. You might like our Gear page. I created several categories. Make sure you have everything in the essential category.
My husband and I just purchased our 1st travel travel and it was your channel and videos that really made us go for it! Thank you all so much! This is something that we are able to enjoy and create memories with our 3 year old little girl!!! We love your videos we literally watch them every evening to decompress and my husband LOVES Marcâs instructional videos! Thank yâall again and keep doing what yâall are doing â€ïž
Thanks Casey!
Omg! This video could not have been more timely. I bought a 29' Class C three days ago for me and my dog to hit the road in. You guys gave me the inspiration and courage to chunk it all and travel the country to be a modern day Jack Kerouac. I'm outfitting the rig with cameras all around and completely inside it. Total video immersion. I hope to meet up with y'all some day. Keep a watch out for me. You are without a doubt inspiring a generation with your amazing videos. Great family and great job. You are all rock stars in my book. Tell Carson & Caleb to keep making it real and tell Tori that I love y'alls tips. Keep 'em coming. Also, I love the way you & Trish mesh so perfectly. You are one lucky man. A beautiful wife and a fantastic family. You are doing something. ---Your biggest fan, The Runaway SHark!
So cool! I really did get the idea for this video on Sat because of all the comments about buying new rigs. Recorded it on Sun and should released yesterday, but it longer to render than normal. Anyway, so glad to hear you're making it happen! Camera immersion Lol. Thanks for your comment. So glad to know we've added value! -Marc
''SO I'VE NOTICED.''HE ROSE AND CROSSED TO ANOTHER SHELF OF BOOKS.''THIS MIGHT BE MORE WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.''HE OFFERED MAGGIE A COPY OF THOMASHARRIS'S RED DRAGON.''I BELIEVE SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE MURDERED HORRIBLY.''
PERHAPS IT WAS MORE DIFFICULT TO TAKE THE HIGH ROAD.
PERHAPS HE WOULD SUFFER,AS HE WAS DAMN WELL CERTAIN SHE EXPECTED HIM TO.BUT WHEN THE TIME CAME FOR HIM TO TAKE HEER TO BED.
HE WOULD HAVE THE UPPER HANDS.THAT,MOST CERTAINLY,WAS WORTH SOMETHING.EVEN,HE THOUGHT AS HE SHOVED PAPERS ASIDE,A MISERABLY SLEEPLESS NIGHT.
This is a fantastic video! Very well done with clear sound and excellent attention to detail!
Oh wow good thing we are re-watching this video. So much good info, I need to get a torque wrench and make sure I have the correct socket sizes.
Love you two! Just looking into Rving as a retired couple who loves to travel. So tired of hotels! Learned a lot from you in just this one video. Can hardly wait to watch the rest!
I think this is part RV advice...1/2 marriage counseling :). great advice on being patient with everyone!
You guys are my new awesome RV family to watch. Keep traveling and posting videos,...I love em'!
Best comment award! :) Thanks. More to come. Another MX video in the am!
Enjoy your videos. Weâve been rvâing for over 12 years but watching this video is a good reminder to slow down take your time. Iâve been there done that moments that always happens when you are rushed! Again thanks for this video!
Loved EVERY suggestion!! I've been camping at our state parks for more than 40 years, but we're going to go full-time in about 2 years. We know it's a big difference, and your suggestions were fantastic!
For us older campers, please go inside when it's windy outside. :)
We're not new to rving but will be new to full time in 2018 and this was a really fun and helpful video to watch. Glad we found you.
Welcome!
''AM I...???''
GLITTERING TRANSLUCENT STONES SWUNG AT HER EARS,AND SHE HAD,FOR ONCE,ADDED A TOUCH OF MAKEUP.SHE HADN'T HOWEVER,BOTHERED WITH A WATCH.''IF U DON'T WEAR A TIMEPIECE,HOW CAN U BE ON TIMES...???''
''YOU'VE A POINT THERE.PERHAPS THAT'S WHY I DON'T.''STILL WATCHING HER,HE TOOK OUT A PAD AND HIS PEN.''WHAT ARE U DOING...???''
she cracks me up. perfect timing for comedy.
Backing in is a huge challenge for nubs. Put your hand on bottom of the steering wheel (6 o clock), and move your hand the direction where you want the rear of the trailer to go. I bought a brand new 35 foot TT 3 years ago and never towed a trailer, this tip helped a lot.
I am impressed, the two of you did a excellent job. You make a great team and complement each other.. This is a good video!
One of the most informative You Tube videos I've seen to date!
I subscribed at, â did you say know your nuts?â Lolololol I like these two
Your videos are absolutely amazing. Yâall must go camping every day on the road everywhere. And youâre so incredible. When both yâall communicate thereâs such a amazing bond between the both of you. Such excellent communicators.
You two make me smile. I am only 31 with a family of 4. Been rv since I was a young boy. Love your videos! Keep them coming.
I like the Tip "Dont be in a Rush, You have all Day to get there"
I am 62 and thinking about a small travel trailer. Tired of sitting home on weekends.
Never camped a day in my life, but willing and ready to start.
Thanks for your help
Kathi Boresh you may like a fiberglass rv - they need less maintenance and hold value better than traditional RV - are really lightweight - many around 2000 pounds and easy to tow. There is a forum at Fiberglass RV to see pics and ask questions. Good luck !
Me 2...Im 62 doing the same thing.
Wife and I are BRAND NEW to the idea of RVing. We were considering renting an Airstream Interstate for a few days to see if we like it enough to buy. Well, your video pushed us over the edge. You seems like an awesome family and I thoroughly enjoy watching you. Thanks for taking the time to document your adventures.
I have plenty of tools since my husband is a mechanic lol but I have 4 jacks. Extra tires for my truck and trailer that I keep in the back of my truck. I have the old school air pressure reader that's a pen. Literally. Since I bought my RV completely gutted out I renovated it. I have a 26 ft pull trailer. My 6 cylinder truck pulls its great since its a manual. I always make sure that I have extra cash for any troubles that come down the road. Rv living is tough when you have 2 dogs and 2 cats, but its worth it.
I've seen a lot of RV NEWBIE videos in my search for knowledge before and even after we bought our Airstream. And I really only clicked on this video to watch you guys cause I love how you interact. Honestly you guys are so fun to watch. (Your channel should be "Never a Dull Moment") Hahaha.
But I have to say this is the best top 10 RV newbie vid I've ever watched! Not only were you guys engaging.. but your tips were great and some I've not seen before. Especially the communication tip. Walkie Talkies always save the day (If you use them) They are one of the first things you should purchase. Marriage/partner savers!
Anyway... great video once again.
(I even took notes!)
Happy Trails!
Rainey
Northern Star Travelers
That's awesome Rainey. Thanks so much! We have so many more Q&A videos coming on things we don't think are being talked about on YT. Can't wait to record. We really want to do a AZ meet-up before we leave, but not sure if we can pull it off in time. That's why I prev. asked you if you followed us on fbook. We'd have to use social media to announce a meet-up, but I don't think everyone is on Social Media.
Hi, I'm jumping in here but, you could use the Meet Up website (probably an app too?) to make it happen. Just a thought. Cheers!
Rainey Shafer I have an airstream too what type myne is a 1995 Excella
Hello Gage. We have a 2004 25' Classic. Have had her for a year and we have been traveling a lot and doing some modifications along the way. We love it. We are "NorthernStarTravelers" on Instagram. Happy Trails.
Rainey Shafer Cool my dad and me have an 1995 excella aor stream and it had the roof that was origanil it had a leak. so he is a carpenter and he built a wood top for it..
Mil Gracias!!!! Definitely lots of good info for the newbies!!! You guys are great, I'm glad to see that you are back in Az !!!
Thanks Carla. Yeah, loving the sunsets again and getting ready for Season 3. But so many more MX Vids to come!
Loved the "educational" video! Great job, we are currently shopping for our first real RV....Hope to see you on the road! Wish us luck on our purchase!
WOW! Thanks guyz .... I am so stoked because of this. Just got my first camper trailer and can't wait to get out there! This makes preparations so much easier.
Great intel. guy's. As for the height, I put those vinyl numbers on my trailer in a contrasting color. I put them on backwards so when I look in the mirror it looks normal. That's an old trucker's trick. ;)
I like it!
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That is very clever...I will do that to our new camper...JIC
''HE IS,YES,'' NOREEN ANSWERED,FLUSHING A-BIT.''I'M TO REMIND U, MISS,HE'LL BE READY TO LEAVE AT EIGHT.''
''THANK U...,NOREEN,I'LL KEEP IT IN MIND.''
''YOU'VE ONLY TO RING IF U NEEDED ANYTHING.''QUIET AS A MOUSE,NOREEN FADED BACK INTO THE KITCHEN.
MAGGIE APPLIED HERSELF TO A BREAKFAST SHE FELT WAS FIT FOR A QUEEN AND PERUSED THE COPY OF THE IRISH TIMES THAT HAD BEEN NEATLY FOLDED BESIDE HER PLATE'S.
SHE TOOK A FEW MOMENTS TO STUDY THE ART ON THE WALLS.THERE WAS A WATERCOLOR SHE FOUND PARTICULARLY EXQUISITE.''TAKING A-LAST,LEISURELY TURNED AROUND THE ROOM,SHE STARTED OUT,DOWN THE HALL.ROGANN STOOD IN THE FOYER,IMMACULATED IN A GRAY SUIT AND NAVY TIE.HE STUDIED HER,STUDIED HIS WATCH.''YOU'RE LATELY.'' AMEN AMEN AMEN
Oh my dear heavens this is helpful! Thank you!
I just bought my 1st RV . My brother turned me on to this channel. 1st thing I watched setup check list , breakdown check list ! Highly helpful đ
I absolutely LOVE watching you and your family on new adventures! I recently found your page and have been watching ALL I can to learn everything I need to know, what to buy, what truck to purchase, which toy hauler to buy. I have lived in Alaska for all my life. I sold my house and moving to San Antonio, TX getting a job where itâs completely working remote. You all inspire me. You do a great job explaining everything in full detail. I am a little scared since I have never lived anywhere else but itâs time to break free from Alaska and adventure other states starting in Texas and we shall see here the wind takes me. I am still going through all your shows so I can learn more before I begin in 5 days. I am so excited!! Keep up the amazing and VERY helpful videos. I love it!!
Thanks for the great video! Am getting ready to camp with a travel trailer for about 5 months and am very nervous. Having done a lot of road trips, I loved what you said about how things going wrong make the best stories! Safe travels to you and, again, thanks for sharing!
You guys are adorable! Love this vid! So funny AND educational! Thank you!
Great Video Guys! I just bought a Class B i am working on! Hope to go full-time before the end of the year! :)
Man you guys are awesome. I don't know what you do for a living but you sure know how to present your ideas and shoot a video properly. I took lots notes and look forward to checking out your other videos. Thanks for sharing this stuff.
So glad I found you guys. I am single Mom with two teens. I am taking them and our dog on the road from Texas to the Grand Canyon. Yes, I must be crazy! :)
This felt more like a much needed therapy lesson haha. Love it.
You guys are informative and hilarious. You need to do this act live on stage.
We just got our RV last month and I have binged watched you.. love the tips. Thank you. Hope to see you out soon. Love from TN.
Beyond helpful!! I would have no idea to get or take into consideration a lot of the things suggested! Best video I've seen on this! Thank y'all
love your video; but as a Canadian, I feel I have to let you know that the square headed screwdriver is a Robertson screwdriver, not a Robinson:) Love your sense of humour!
Yeah, I've got that comment before. :) I wish I could go back. They are hard to find in the States!
Love it, Great Video! Saludos desde Monterrey MĂ©xico
You guys have been very informative and to tell you I do not have or ever rent an RV but looking into the future in doing so. Now that I retire from working its time to have some FUN.
#1 is the best advice! I got you guys to guide me through the rest! Thanks and keep up the great videos!
"THUMBS UP"
I loved your last video...
and love this one too...
I love the way you two work together
and not make this (journey) so scary...
Thank you both for sharing this...
hooked up our family TT at 10 years old (1962) dad taught me. Augusta, Ga to Anchorage ,Alaska. been rv'ing ever since. You guys are awesome!!!
Had a RV for about 10 years now, all so true. Great vid.
I remember when I left on my first trip to Europe my dad told me that as long as I had my travelers Cheques and my passport, I could buy anything else.
I didnt have the right lug remover when I got a flat on my trailer. I had to use a socket set I had with me (it barely worked). after i got it fixed I went right to walmart and bought the right size.
Iâm so glad to find someone willing to help newbies! Im a widow with four girls, and we are ready to get started on our own adventure, but itâs alllllllllll new to this Momma! Canât wait to meet up with you on the road! Planning to launch Spring 2019!
We have been researching going full time for the last 6 months. I have been watching your videos to make a decision. Today we closed on our very first RV (2019 Coachmen Catalina SBX 241RLS) and we have found the info on your channel extremely helpful to say the least. Subbed and following.
Thanks for another excellent video! I'm not new to trailering, but I am new to the dumping station with the trailer I have now. I'm very happy to finally have my own bathroom, but then came the dreaded dumping station time... I pulled up to it kind of confident I could do it since I've watched it being done numerous times on CZcams! I was a real dork at it. Little did I know that there was assembly required because the pieces were still in the box. The park employees helped me with that, but it didn't hook up properly to the trailer drain. I can tell you first hand that thinking that you can hold it tight to the drain DOES NOT WORK! Thank goodness there wasn't a lot of it and no nasties in the black water. Still, there was a lot of clean up on aisle 6, if you know what I mean. Anyway, when I called my dealership to ask what gives, he said, "you mean the one in the sewer line holder didn't work"? Honestly I didn't even look there!! The one they had me buy is only for when I need an extension. Anyway, I thought you might get a kick out of my nerdiness. Have a good one! #traveling Ginger
FLUSHED WITH ENERGY AND ANTICIPATION,SHE SEARCHED OUT THE DINING ROOM AND WAS PLEASED TO SEE A FULL IRISH BREAKFAST WARMING ON THE SIDEBOARD.''GOOD MORNING,MISS.''THE SAME MAID WHO HAD SERVED HER THE NIGHT BEFORE SCURRIED IN FROMN THE KITCHEN.''IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN GET FOR U...???''
''THANK U...,NO.I CAN SERVE MYSELF.''MAGGIE PICKED UP A PLACE FROMN THE TABLE AND MOVED TOWARD THE TEMPTING SCENTS ON THE SIDEBOARD.
''THE WATCH SO YOU'LL BE PROMPT.THE ANSWERING MACHINE SO I'LL AT LEAST BE ABLE TO LEAVE A DAMN MESSAGE WHEN U IGNORE THE PHONE,AND THE CALENDAR'S SO YOU'LL KNOW WHAT THE BLOODY DAY IS WHEN I REQUEST A SLIIPMENT.''
My husband and I have been watching your videos since day 1 of your RV adventure! You guys are pretty much our favorite CZcamsrs! Your videos are so well put together. My husband, myself and our 14 year old son have been "Weekend Warrior" campers for about 5 years now. When you guys talked about "communication" we looked at each other and laughed! We can relate! He always gets mad when I tell him through the radio that the tires are "perfectly centered" on the levelling blocks and he has to get out of the truck to come check and they're not! (I think they' are!) Lol! We always laugh about that. Not to mention trying to hook up and my horrible backing up skills! So many stories! Keep up the amazing videos! We love them!
Lol. Sounds like you're having fun. It's so easy to get frustrated. And it's so easy not to! Good to hear from you. We like hearing from people that have been following along since the start!
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So great to hear I'm not the only wife who apparently doesn't understand my husband's idea of 'perfectly centered'. lol
Ya'll are my favorite rv channel!! Thank you for sharing your experiences
Iâm starting my journey with you two!!! Thanks a bunch for the newbie tips. Much more to learn but this is a great start.
You guys are great! My wife and I just bought a new 5th Wheel and are wondering what the hell we got ourselves into... Enjoy your videos they are very very helpful. Thank you
Oh how happy I am to see a new video from you guys!đ makes my day
Sweet. Thanks!
''I LIKE DANGEROUS CLIMBS.''SHE LEANED FORWARD A LITTLE MORE,JUST AN INCH,AND NIPPED HIS BOTTOM LIP WITH HER TEETH.A SPEAR OF FIRE ARROWED STRAIGHT TO HIS LOINS.''I PREFER HAVING MY FEET ON THE GROUND.''
''SHALL I POUR U COFFEE'S OR TEA,MISS...???''
''TEA WOULD BE LOVELY.''MAGGIE TOOK THE LID OFF A SILVER WARMER AND SNIFFED APPRECIATELY AT THE THICK RASHERS OF BACON.''NANCY IS IT...???''
''NO,MISS,IT'S NOREEN.''FAILED THAT TESTED,SQUIRED SWEENEY'S,MAGGIE MUSSED.''WOULD U TELL THE COOK,NOREEN,THAT I'VE NEVER HAD A BETTER MEAL THAN MY DINNER LAST NIGHT.''
''I'D BE HAPPY TO,MISS.''MAGGIE MOVED FROMN SERVER TO SERVER,HEAPING HER PLATE.SHE OFTEN SKIPPED MEALS ALTOGETHERS,SO INDIFFERENT WAS HER OWNED COOKING.BUT WHEN FOOD WAS AVAILABLE PET FOOD...IN SUCH QUANTITY,AND FOOD US...OF SUCH QUALITY,SHE MADE UP FOR IT.
Iâm doing my first rv camping this Sunday, Iâm sucking up as much knowledge as possible. Thanks for the video!
We discovered your CZcams channel over this past winter and absolutely love it. Every night after work we go camping watching your show. It has gotten us through the long winter days. :) We have recently traded in our hybrid trailer for a bigger travel trailer with pop outs and will be able to bring it home this week. We are so excited about that & for camping season to start. I canât wait to organize & stock up our new rig.
We used to camp years ago. We started with a tent and went to a tent trailer then travel trailer. Did that for years but then gave it up and stopped camping altogether. We missed it and started back 2 years ago and we are glad we did. You are right.....just start somewhere! Thatâs how we have always done it. Start with a tent then move up to something bigger if thatâs what youâd like to do. Just start!
Keep on doing what you are doing. We love watching all your adventures and hearing your great tips. Hope to meet you guys some day! :)
Great channel! Awesome presentation! I'm not a newbie, but just upgraded my rig! Going on the maiden voyage today! This info is still really useful for me, thank you! Sub'd
I have just a couple more years before my kids are out of the house and I can do what I want to do and my plans are to get a small 18 foot rv camper and enjoy my time boondocking alone..away from everyone and everything
''I CAN GUARANTEE IT WON'T BE SERVED TO ME AT THAT HOURS,BUT I'LL BE READY AT EIGHT.''ON IMPULSE SHE CROSSED TO HIM,PLACED HER HANDS ON THE ARMS OF HIS CHAIR AND LEANED HER FACE CLOSE TO HIS.''U KOWN,ROGAN,WE'RE PRECISELY WHAT EACH OTHER DOESN'T NEED OR WANT---ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.''
''I COULDN'T AGREE MORE.ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.''HER SKIN,SOFT AND WHITE WHERE THE FLANNEL PARTED AT HER THROAT,SMELLED LIKE SIN.''AND THAT'S WHY,TO MY WAY OF THINKING'S,WE'RE GOING TO HAVE SUCHED A FASCINATING RELATIONSHIP.BARELY ANY COMMON GROUND AT ALL,WOULDN'T U SAY...???''
''NO MORE THAN A TOEHOLD.''HIS GAZE LOWERED TO HER MOUTH LINGERED,ROSE TO HERS AGAIN.''A SHAKY'S ONE AT THAT.'' AMEN AMEN AMEN
I had my daughter at 18 my husband had his daughter at 19 (my step daughter) in six years I will be kid free and 37 and my husband will be 40! We just bought an 1883 Chevy Coachman Leprechaun. Iâm so appreciative that he Knows so much about this RV already. He used to be an electrician and also a generator mechanic for the army. The best partner you could have for this adventure! So far heâs super patient and willing to teach me whatever I need to know. These videos also help their amazing. Hopefully all of our patients works well together we have not been on our first adventure quite yet.
Wow!
Most useful RV vid I've seen since my nascent dream emerged!
Tools, tires, walkie talkies, thanks.
You guys are a crack up, it's nice that you put all this good info on here for everyone. I wanted to leave something I've learned. Whenever I flush my black and grey tanks I always put some water back in them with a cap of Calgon water softener (they have it at Walmart). We've never had any smell or problems with them and the and the level indicators seem to still work. But like you guys said, you can't really count on those things. Thanks, Randy.
GREAT video guys! I have subscribed and look forward to more great information!
I am a "Soon2Be" Rookie in Rv'ing, and right now I am doing the initial homework before I get there... ;)
Welcome Chris.
amazing video we are getting our RV in two weeks and it will be our first so we appreciate your videos thanks.
Congrats!
Finally moving in to our Fifth Wheel {which has been buried in snow until last week). Brand new at this, so we so much appreciate you guys for putting up these instructional videos especially for us Newbies. I have been following you for months and felt like I knew what I was doing --- until it actually came time to turn on the power, the water, the propane, the water heater, the furnace, the air conditioner, the fridge, clean and sanitize the tanks, etc, etc. I am only half way through that list and am totally terrified, though all has gone well (but slowly) so far. Now I love you guys even more!! Thanks for all you do and making it so fun to watch over the 6 months since we bought (and stored for the winter) our Fifth Wheel....
Now I am off to buy some AGM batteries :-)
Love all the geeky stuff--- and the collapsible wagon.
Will share the tire stuff with my husband, as tires are my first concern.
Thank you for your help!
My wife and I are not new at camping but we are new at RVing. Our first boondocking experience was a total disaster. SHE washed here hair like if she was staying at a Hilton. We were out of fresh water in less then 48 hours :-( But I was able to borrow a dump tote and we were back in business in no time. I now own my own. Its 3 months later and it seems that we are starting to get the hang of this. Thanks to your videos, we now seem to be keeping one step ahead of any disasters. Question, at what point will we no longer be considered a newbie. LOL.... Thank for sharing your experiences....
Lol. Hilton. Love it. Regarding the newbie... I don't know. I figure 25k miles over 11 months is equivalent to six years RVing if the average RVer took a 4 trip once per month (which they probably don't) and yet I'm still learning and still making mistakes. As I said in previous episodes, I don't make the same mistake twice. I make it 7 or 8 times!
The mistake comment is my FAVORITE of all times.... because you're so honest about it and it makes the rest of us feel normal. All Y'all make me laugh !!!
Keep Your Daydream : Your comment about making mistakes is 100% correct. I grew up making things and I remember being so excited when I was sewing a new blouse or outfit. Mistakes pile up when you are tired. After ripping out a sleeve sewn in backwards it is easy to make another mistake that you have to rip out. Being tired is a sure way to compound an error.
Great site! I just discovered it! Thanks so much! Nice to see a couple I am solo but brave!
like everything in life its a learning curve
I have been in the RV business for 25 years as a Certified tech I have seen the dealers that I have worked for. do a lot of shady work If you are about to spend your extra money on a Rv before you buy. find a RV Certified Teck and take them with you I can spot problems where the buyer would never see for 100.00 bucks could save you a head ach ,or getting a lemon. Water is the worst thing for a RV If your in the market for a used RV here are 2 tips I as a tech I can give you If it smells musty walk away or the side is delamb because black mold gets behind the wall and you will never see it but a good tech will see it Second Ask the dealer if you can contact the previse owner to see why they traded it in if they wont Walk away because there probably some thing there hiding and ask the dealer how many RV Certified techs in there service Dept
This video is the reason why there needs to be a Super Thumbs Up button. Thanks for all the info.
Lol. Good idea! Every Super Thumbs-up should cancel a Thumbs down! :)
SO...VALLEY BALL BETTER'S SOCKER BALL.
Thank you for all the wonderful videos as well as tips and tricks just bought our first camper and we love it !!!!
Good no nonsense video about basics. Thanks! Going on first trip Friday. Still got to figure out and cleanse tanks, LP, (got a new battery), hot water heater pilot, and more. Site is 42 miles away, trailer is stored 22 miles away, and will keep at home warming up the systems Thursday night. Tires was a good reminder, though our tires appear to be newer and in good condition. Already had stressful moments just on our tight culdesac, tree đ. No problems, just emotions.
Reminds me of the movie, "The Jerk". "All I need is an RV and gas..an RV, gas, and a tire tool. That's all I'm taking, an RV, gas, tire tool, and wrenches.."
Cute
Lol I can just see Steve Martin gathering up the stuff while crying/yelling.
''SHREW,''HE SAID PLEASNANTLY.''WOULD U CARE FOR SOME DESERT...???''
THE DOMESTIC STAFF WAS HIS BUTLER'S DOMAIN.BRIGHT...???NO,DAMN IT,IT WAS...''NANCY.''HE THOUGHT---WAS NEARLY CERTAIN.''SHE'S FAIRLY NEW.''I BELIEVE SHE'S BEEN HERE ABOUT FIVE MONTHS.WOULD U LIKE ME TO CALL HER BACK IN FOR AN INTRODUCTION...???''
''NO.''CASUALLY,MAGGIE MOVED FROMN JOYCE TO KEATS.''IT WAS A CURIOSITY TO ME,THAT'S ALL.TELL ME,ROGAN,DO U HAVE ANYTHING IN HERE OTHER THAN CLASSICS...???
U KNOW,A GOOD MURDER MYSTERY I MIGHT PASS SOME TIME WITH...???''
phone, wallet, keys
"Boat keys and a bathing suit."
Haha. Well at least you'll look nice sitting on the shore next to your boat because you forgot to put gas in it, or bring the boat plug, or life vests, or forgot the whole boat for that matter!! (Got the keys though)
Great chemistry you share, fun & informative video! Thank you!
I'm definite a newbie. I've had my Class B for just three weeks now, so found your video very helpful. I've subscribed!