Thanks for the great tips. 1.I didn't know about the sewer pipe donut , I'll be gettin' one of them. 2.I now have a surge suppressor . I got lucky this year when I was hooked up at a KOA and the main transformer for the entire facility blew out like a shotgun going off. I was leaving that morning anyway so it was no problem for me. It could have spiked all the campers in the whole campground though. It didn't and we were all lucky that time. Now I have one. 3.Take more than just one set of leveling pads with you. I also got the ones with the wheel chocks that snap into the pads as well so it can't roll off them. I got stuck on a grass pad at a KOA one time with my 29' fifth wheel toy hauler. I used up every pad I had to get the camper level as it was nowhere close to being level where I was sitting. 4.That same grass pad spot also only had a 20 AMP 120 volt hookup for the electrical. My rig was a 30 AMP hookup. I did have the needed adapters with me to get it hooked up. I had only one AC unit but it was in the fall up in Canada so I didn't really need it. 5. Same grass pad camping spot also had NO sewer hookup. I used the toilets and showers at the KOA instead and used the water only for midnight toilet uses and washing dishes. I was there over a week and only had the tanks 1/2 full. 6.Get yourself a sewer hose slinky stand to support your hose to the sewer inlet at your site when you actually have the hookup. It will slope it nicely so you can just let the grey and black water run right through it and keep the tanks empty. 7.Planning on camping in the areas where it freezes at night and/or the daytime ? Get yourself a heated RV freshwater supply hose , some heat tapes , some grey ,Black and freshwater tank heater pads and set your rig up so your stuff doesn't freeze up and bust the pipes. Wrap any tanks and pipes exposed under the camper or even inside it where the heat can't keep it warm , even in the walls. Just don't forget about that outside shower either. 8. Related to the cold weather , get yourself a safe upright 1500 watt electric heater to plug in to get some extra heat into the camper and SAVE on your propane fuel. Most campgrounds don't charge you for kilowatt hours on your electric hookups anyway , just by the day. These are a few of the things I have found.
Great tips! Thanks for taking the time to share them. We are glad to hear that your rig wasn’t damaged by the transformer! That could have been a disaster.
One tip I use all the time is I park my tow car with the head lights or tail lights facing the RV entrance if I can. When I am out and its dark I can actually take the fob and turn on the security which turns lights on giving me a better lighted area or even face the door. That also may act as a deterent to a possible person with unfortunate poor taste. :)
Thanks for the tips. I found for the extra sewer hose storage in the basement area using the zipper bag a blanket comes in works really well for storing sewer hoses. You can zip them up and the bags are totally sealed inside the bag away from anything else preventing contamination.
Very good suggestion, I had never heard about the donut, but I’ll be getting one. Wanted to add also I use a tee for my sewer hoses cause my rv as well as many out there have two gray tanks so if your in a full hookup and don’t have the tee. You’ll only be able to connect one sewer connection. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the tip on the tee or maybe y so you can dump both tanks to one sewer dump. We have never had 2 separate dump bays so never thought of that! 👍🏻
Just a tip on extension cords. It's cheapert to actually build a cord and adapter cords if you have a basic understanding of electricity. Also cable covers to run your power and water lines in if you have to run across a walkpath or road so people dont trip over your lines or if a car runs over it wont damage the lines or hose.. RV parts have a HUGE markup also a part might cost $150 from the Rv shop but the same part will cost half that at someplace like Home Depot.. If you want to run both A/C units on a 30 amp service you will have to install that easy start module in each unit and start them up one at a time.
Thanks for the cool vid. Just to be clear, rvs in the U.S. use 110/120v current. Your adapters don't change that, they just change the amperage level plug. Don't ever plug into a 240v outlet.
I use a surge protector when boondocking and using a generator. I hook a protector to the generator then to RV. Really good if you are using a generator that is not an inverter still
I've been looking at a lot of sites for tips. This is well organized and presented. The tips are basic and similar to other sites but I'll be looking forward to more suggestions presented by you
To the ten tips concerning your RV.. I always call the local septic companies to come and drain my black and gray water..most of these companies will have an adapter fit onto your.drain...this way I don't worry about whether or not the camp site I pick has a pump out or not....also I use a dual water spigot one half for the rig, the other for my hose which is a pocket retractable hose that I keep in a tiny bucket at the connection. .I love these hoses...so handy to have...
As a former electrician, I have a question. It's not a big deal but I notice many people do the. People often refer to their power by either 50 amp, 30 amp, or 110. Almost all RV's are 110-120 volts. Even the 50 amp rigs are 120 volts for the most part. All 30 amp rigs are 120 volts (that's a nominal number as actual voltage varies.) Most of the parks that only have a standard outlet are 20 amp circuits. The 30 amp rigs give you a single rated 30 amps, 120 volts. The 50 amp rigs are really two 50 amp legs at 120 volts. Half of the power panel is served with a separate 50 amp line. That means you have 100 amps available, but you can't exceed 50 amps on either branch. The double breakers are linked together so if you over load one side, both sides trip.
@@rvamericayall Your welcome. I would add one thing. The 50 amp service is more than three times the power that a 30 amp service provides. 2 X 50 = 100 amps 1 X 30 = 30 amps.
Good basic info. Never heard of the donut, nor run into a place where we were required to use one (RV’ing since 2007) ..probably because we go to full hook up places as infrequently as possible. There was one in the used B+ MH we bought last summer...now I know what it is! LOL🤦🏻♀️ Life with Ken and Jane
We were told that the surge protector must be the size of the RV. Plug the RV into the surge protector and then into the 50/30 adaptor which you plug into the service provided.
I learned all of these the hard way recently. We unknowingly reserved a pull in site with our travel trailer. By back in the trailer, all of the hook ups were on the opposite side of the trailer and we needed to run lines very far. Thank goodness the park had a store with supplies but it cost us dearly. Almost double whaat we could of paid at Walmart
Good point, a lot of the names (pull in, back in, drive through, pull through) all sound very similar if you are not on alert for that. How long were you at that site? I know if I had that situation power and and water would probably be fine but sewer would be an issue. In that case i'd probably just work off the holding tanks and dump on our way out. For a few days and not too man people it probably wound't be an issue but it could really be inconvenient for an extended stay.
I love when I see guys flying along with the "Blue boy" loosely hooked to their trailer ball. Take a good look...there are no wheel bearings there, just nylon or plastic bushings....slow down, or when a wheel comes off , and you have black water all over the road, you gonna look pretty silly. Slow down. Other than that , this was a very educational vid. Thanks for posting it
Thanks! We agree completely on folks driving too fast with their blue boy. We secure ours with a tight bungee and crawl to the dump station. Good point. Thanks for bringing it up.
Maybe dumb question but i’ll do it anyway. Don’t have a TT yet. If you have a 50amp TT and you have a 50 amp surge protector. Couldn’t you just use that one if the hookup was a 30 amp and you used the adaptor and still protect the TT instead of buying a 30 amp one just because the hookup is 30 amp. Being that if a surge happened on the 30 amp power box and you had the 50 amp surge between the adaptor and RV TT cord, You wouldn’t get any more surge than the 50 amps that the TT could have handled anyways. Hope that makes sense. Thanks and thanks for the tips.
We have never plugged in that way, but a lot of folks do and it makes sense. We’ve always used the combo we talked about, but we owned all of the 30 amp setup from earlier RVs. Here’s an article that we think will be helpful for you: rvtravel.com/surge-protector-for-30-or-50-amp-outlets/.
Howdy fellow Texan. Newbie TT owner. After renting 6 RV's we finally purchased our own. We too are excited to travel the Lone Star State. Thanks for the Amazon links since there are a couple things on your list I do not have. I will look for you on FB. Cheers.
Hey Neighbors! Congrats on your new camper!! We hope to see y’all out at one of the parks soon. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest as @rvtexasyall. We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
Great tips! Didnt know you could tow Blue Boys!! Gee ya could give RIDES to the kids!!!!! LOL! Have Y'all seen the "Water Thief" hose attachment? Use it to fill your water tank from non-threaded tap.
So, I tried leveling blocks to drive up on with my diesel pusher (it is a smallish Winnebago Journey 32T at about 24K GVW), and it crushed those pretty badly. They might work ok under your jacks but not under your tires. Took them back and made ramps and pads out of 2x12's . Big and heavy but they work well.
One of our early trips the water & electric were at the front & on the wrong side. It was such a GREAT site we decided to go buy the electric extension (we already had the water). You are so right. It has come in handy several times. That looked like a beautiful park, where was it?
+Two Tired Teachers Hi y'all! We filmed this at Palmetto State Park near Gonzales. Great park. Unfortunately, it's one that Harvey flooded. Hope it reopens soon. Have y'all been to Palmetto yet?
Appreciate the thought. But we're a bit confused on where you might have seen that. Neither of us are disabled veterans. We absolutely appreciate everyone who served in our military and don't want to give the wrong impression. We thank you for your service.
I think a better tip, for your final piece of advice, would be cash. Fewer businesses take checks than will take cash. All businesses will take cash. I haven't written a check in more than two decades.
It appears from watching your videos that a couple of grand just for accessories should be added to your budget over the cost of the actual RV, is that correct or more ?
It really depends on what your essential needs and wants are. We’d estimate that basic accessories (things like sewer hoses, water hoses and regulators, surge protector...) can all be had for less than $1,000. 30amp surge protection is quite a bit less expensive than 50amp. Some dealers will give you a starter kit with your purchase that has some of these items in it. There are different levels and price points for almost everything.
I'd agree you can easily spend close to that, or even more if you really want to gear up. That was one of the reasons we bought a used trailer, it came with all the "toys"! The weight distributing hitch is an easy $500 on its own, then the stinky slinky, flushing attachment, sidewinder, leveling blocks, power cord, fresh water hose, pressure regulator, etc etc etc. all adds up pretty quickly!
If you've done it before. Easier for someone new to learn by watching someone who's been through it all than to show up without the things you didn't realize you need.
I wonder why anyone thinks they need a surge protector? They don't have one at their house. Also what's the purpose of a fuse box? The scam salesmen did a good job. Not only on that but the water pressure regulator. Experienced road warriors will just fill up their holding tank and put everything away.... like when we all fuel up our vehicles at the pumps. You can escape a dangerous or undesirable situation much faster if you aren't trying to get everything unhooked from your rig. You don't need a water filter either. Who would drink out of an RV tank? Not me. I don't care for propylene glycol that the previous owner put into the tank to keep the water from freezing. Even if it's (reasonably) safe for people it makes pets very sick. And stale water will develop agley growth and stink. I don't think I want to bathe with RV water. And no to solar! It cost over $10k to put just a 400 watt in an RV. You could run a small $100 generator for a couple hours a day, 4 days a week and keep your batteries charged for 100 YEARS for the same cost as a small solar system !!! They don't produce much anyway. Even in nice sunny weather I park under a shade tree. .
Hi Jennifer! You can use a padlock to lock the electrical box (and the end of the surge protector is plugged in inside the locked box). Another option is to use a Surge Guard lock that locks the surge protector onto your power cord: amzn.to/37GbhQo .
Hi Hugh. We carry the power cord that came with our RV and a 25’ water hose approved for drinking water. Usually that’s all we need. On a few occasions we have needed our 30’ power extension cord. These are available in other sizes as well. We’ve personally never needed more than the additional 30’. As far as the water, we carry an additional 25’ hose for those times when we need it. These also come in a variety of lengths, but we’ve never needed more than what we have. We figure it’s better to have a little too much length than not quite enough. (Plus longer hoses and cords are harder to deal with and take up more space.)
Just in Case? I think you missed a lot, all you talked about was electric, water, and pooping, how about Fire, Bears, a mean Drunk, a Intruder, Vandalism, ect. ect.
This is obviously an old comment but I do think you made two points which you did not substantiate with further detail, like why his regulator and hose are junk, and even which hose you mean. It would be helpful if you want to contribute to the conversation if you explain WHY those things are junk and, if you think so, you probably also have an alternative that you think is superior so it would make sense to share that rather than just saying it's junk.
Thanks for the great tips.
1.I didn't know about the sewer pipe donut , I'll be gettin' one of them.
2.I now have a surge suppressor . I got lucky this year when I was hooked up at a KOA and the main transformer for the entire facility blew out like a shotgun going off.
I was leaving that morning anyway so it was no problem for me.
It could have spiked all the campers in the whole campground though.
It didn't and we were all lucky that time. Now I have one.
3.Take more than just one set of leveling pads with you.
I also got the ones with the wheel chocks that snap into the pads as well so it can't roll off them.
I got stuck on a grass pad at a KOA one time with my 29' fifth wheel toy hauler.
I used up every pad I had to get the camper level as it was nowhere close to being level where I was sitting.
4.That same grass pad spot also only had a 20 AMP 120 volt hookup for the electrical.
My rig was a 30 AMP hookup.
I did have the needed adapters with me to get it hooked up.
I had only one AC unit but it was in the fall up in Canada so I didn't really need it.
5. Same grass pad camping spot also had NO sewer hookup. I used the toilets and showers at the KOA instead and used the water only for midnight toilet uses and washing dishes. I was there over a week and only had the tanks 1/2 full.
6.Get yourself a sewer hose slinky stand to support your hose to the sewer inlet at your site when you actually have the hookup.
It will slope it nicely so you can just let the grey and black water run right through it and keep the tanks empty.
7.Planning on camping in the areas where it freezes at night and/or the daytime ?
Get yourself a heated RV freshwater supply hose , some heat tapes , some grey ,Black and freshwater tank heater pads and set your rig up so your stuff doesn't freeze up and bust the pipes. Wrap any tanks and pipes exposed under the camper or even inside it where the heat can't keep it warm , even in the walls. Just don't forget about that outside shower either.
8. Related to the cold weather , get yourself a safe upright 1500 watt electric heater to plug in to get some extra heat into the camper and SAVE on your propane fuel. Most campgrounds don't charge you for kilowatt hours on your electric hookups anyway , just by the day.
These are a few of the things I have found.
Great tips! Thanks for taking the time to share them. We are glad to hear that your rig wasn’t damaged by the transformer! That could have been a disaster.
I would add disposable gloves for dumping. I use one of those retractable hoses for flushing holding tanks.
+Roy Davis Great tip, Roy! Thanks!
One tip I use all the time is I park my tow car with the head lights or tail lights facing the RV entrance if I can. When I am out and its dark I can actually take the fob and turn on the security which turns lights on giving me a better lighted area or even face the door. That also may act as a deterent to a possible person with unfortunate poor taste. :)
+Wondering Times Good idea!
Thanks for the tips. I found for the extra sewer hose storage in the basement area using the zipper bag a blanket comes in works really well for storing sewer hoses. You can zip them up and the bags are totally sealed inside the bag away from anything else preventing contamination.
Nice tip Dan. Thanks!
Another thing that comes in handy is a gated wye for your water supply line. That way you can hook up two hoses at once if needed.
Good point!
Great tips! Agree 100% on the surge protector....it was the very first thing I bought for the RV!
Thanks! We’ve seen several RVs damaged without surge protectors.
Liked for the surge protector by itself. Good job.
Thank you. We believe a surge protector is one of the most important tools an RVer can use.
Very good suggestion, I had never heard about the donut, but I’ll be getting one. Wanted to add also I use a tee for my sewer hoses cause my rv as well as many out there have two gray tanks so if your in a full hookup and don’t have the tee. You’ll only be able to connect one sewer connection. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the tip on the tee or maybe y so you can dump both tanks to one sewer dump. We have never had 2 separate dump bays so never thought of that! 👍🏻
Thanks
I ALWAYS use
A water filter, water pressure regulator and a power surge protector! No matter where I’m at.
You can never be too careful!
What about water filters and be sure to note the pressure regulator goes on the water hydrant side of hose to protect the hose as well in Texas sun.
Thanks for the tips Everette!
Just a tip on extension cords. It's cheapert to actually build a cord and adapter cords if you have a basic understanding of electricity.
Also cable covers to run your power and water lines in if you have to run across a walkpath or road so people dont trip over your lines or if a car runs over it wont damage the lines or hose..
RV parts have a HUGE markup also a part might cost $150 from the Rv shop but the same part will cost half that at someplace like Home Depot..
If you want to run both A/C units on a 30 amp service you will have to install that easy start module in each unit and start them up one at a time.
Thanks for the tips.
I appreciate the comment about a checkbook. I would never have thought to travel with one since I pay all my bills online and mainly use a debit card.
Hey Viola! We were surprised the first time we came across the issue. But it has happened several times since then. Pays to be prepared!
Thanks for the cool vid. Just to be clear, rvs in the U.S. use 110/120v current. Your adapters don't change that, they just change the amperage level plug. Don't ever plug into a 240v outlet.
Loki RIP I thought the 50 amp was 220 volt AC.
I use a surge protector when boondocking and using a generator. I hook a protector to the generator then to RV. Really good if you are using a generator that is not an inverter still
Good point Mark.
I've been looking at a lot of sites for tips. This is well organized and presented. The tips are basic and similar to other sites but I'll be looking forward to more suggestions presented by you
Thank you Bill. Welcome to our channel!
Great job with the presentation, showing the items and the reason for it's use. Thank you.
Thank you Tom. Glad you enjoyed it.
To the ten tips concerning your RV.. I always call the local septic companies to come and drain my black and gray water..most of these companies will have an adapter fit onto your.drain...this way I don't worry about whether or not the camp site I pick has a pump out or not....also I use a dual water spigot one half for the rig, the other for my hose which is a pocket retractable hose that I keep in a tiny bucket at the connection. .I love these hoses...so handy to have...
Thanks Chris! We usually use a splitter on our water connection also.
As a former electrician, I have a question. It's not a big deal but I notice many people do the. People often refer to their power by either 50 amp, 30 amp, or 110. Almost all RV's are 110-120 volts. Even the 50 amp rigs are 120 volts for the most part. All 30 amp rigs are 120 volts (that's a nominal number as actual voltage varies.) Most of the parks that only have a standard outlet are 20 amp circuits. The 30 amp rigs give you a single rated 30 amps, 120 volts. The 50 amp rigs are really two 50 amp legs at 120 volts. Half of the power panel is served with a separate 50 amp line. That means you have 100 amps available, but you can't exceed 50 amps on either branch. The double breakers are linked together so if you over load one side, both sides trip.
Excellent info, Bernie. Thanks for the explanation.
@@rvamericayall Your welcome. I would add one thing. The 50 amp service is more than three times the power that a 30 amp service provides. 2 X 50 = 100 amps 1 X 30 = 30 amps.
Super smart putting the portable grey water handle on the hitch! 😎
Thanks Jessica! It’s a lot easier than walking it down to the dump station (although we’ve done that too). Water can get pretty heavy.
That's how I get my garbage dumpster to the street.
That works! 😁
excellent presentation // don't stop there , I am sure us newbies will find your help appreciated t/you
Good basic info. Never heard of the donut, nor run into a place where we were required to use one (RV’ing since 2007) ..probably because we go to full hook up places as infrequently as possible. There was one in the used B+ MH we bought last summer...now I know what it is! LOL🤦🏻♀️
Life with Ken and Jane
It is a strange little contraption, isn’t it?
Thanks for the good info. I'm new at this.
You’re welcome Steve. Thanks for watching!
We were told that the surge protector must be the size of the RV. Plug the RV into the surge protector and then into the 50/30 adaptor which you plug into the service provided.
Hi Margaret. Our surge protector tests the power pole to be sure that the power service is safe before we plug the RV into it.
RV Texas Y'all I know what. Surge protector does. If you have a 50 amp RV, you need a 50 amp surge protector. Even if you are using a 30 amp plug in.
Margaret Flack you can use a 30 amp male to 50 amp female adapter in the park plug, then use your 50 amp surge guard.
Yes, 50 amp surge protector is all you need. No need to carry two.
Thank you Bill
Great tips.... now to order ...thanks.
I learned all of these the hard way recently. We unknowingly reserved a pull in site with our travel trailer. By back in the trailer, all of the hook ups were on the opposite side of the trailer and we needed to run lines very far. Thank goodness the park had a store with supplies but it cost us dearly. Almost double whaat we could of paid at Walmart
Yikes! We’ve all been there at one time or another.
Good point, a lot of the names (pull in, back in, drive through, pull through) all sound very similar if you are not on alert for that. How long were you at that site? I know if I had that situation power and and water would probably be fine but sewer would be an issue. In that case i'd probably just work off the holding tanks and dump on our way out. For a few days and not too man people it probably wound't be an issue but it could really be inconvenient for an extended stay.
I always carry an old gatoraid tub in the truck. I honestly never use my freshwater thank.
This is the blue boy you recommend to me from my last video. Thanks for the video.
Hey y’all! Yes, the blue boy really makes camping without sewer hookups much easier. Thanks for watching!
Great Advice! I was glad to get to meet you guys at the RV show in Houston last month.
Hey Sherri! Great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great tips for this beginner! Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
I love when I see guys flying along with the "Blue boy" loosely hooked to their trailer ball. Take a good look...there are no wheel bearings there, just nylon or plastic bushings....slow down, or when a wheel comes off , and you have black water all over the road, you gonna look pretty silly. Slow down. Other than that , this was a very educational vid. Thanks for posting it
Thanks! We agree completely on folks driving too fast with their blue boy. We secure ours with a tight bungee and crawl to the dump station. Good point. Thanks for bringing it up.
Maybe dumb question but i’ll do it anyway. Don’t have a TT yet. If you have a 50amp TT and you have a 50 amp surge protector. Couldn’t you just use that one if the hookup was a 30 amp and you used the adaptor and still protect the TT instead of buying a 30 amp one just because the hookup is 30 amp. Being that if a surge happened on the 30 amp power box and you had the 50 amp surge between the adaptor and RV TT cord, You wouldn’t get any more surge than the 50 amps that the TT could have handled anyways. Hope that makes sense. Thanks and thanks for the tips.
We have never plugged in that way, but a lot of folks do and it makes sense. We’ve always used the combo we talked about, but we owned all of the 30 amp setup from earlier RVs. Here’s an article that we think will be helpful for you: rvtravel.com/surge-protector-for-30-or-50-amp-outlets/.
Howdy fellow Texan. Newbie TT owner. After renting 6 RV's we finally purchased our own. We too are excited to travel the Lone Star State. Thanks for the Amazon links since there are a couple things on your list I do not have. I will look for you on FB. Cheers.
Hey Neighbors! Congrats on your new camper!! We hope to see y’all out at one of the parks soon. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest as @rvtexasyall. We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
Great tips! Didnt know you could tow Blue Boys!! Gee ya could give RIDES to the kids!!!!! LOL! Have Y'all seen the "Water Thief" hose attachment? Use it to fill your water tank from non-threaded tap.
Thanks Rob! 😁 We have a water bandit. Haven’t had to use it yet, but you never know when you’ll need it! It’s a cool little invention.
Appreciate these tips. Most interested in Class A specific concerns addressed. Thanks.
Glad to hear. Thank you Suzanne.
Thanks for the tips!! We're not too far from y'all. We're down in lake Jackson. New to rv'ing. Just bought our camper in march.
+MrKalon52 Hey neighbor! Congrats on your new camper! We hope everything is ok with your house & RV after Harvey.
RV Texas Y'all we were very lucky. Lots of people down here weren't though.
+MrKalon52 What a mess! 😢 Glad y'all are okay.
Howdy! We are close to Baytown Texas. We pull a 5er.
Howdy neighbors! 😁
Awesome advice, great job!
Thanks Eric!
Agree. Thanks for the video
Thanks Thomas. Have a great week!
Thank you.. great tips.. we're relatively new so ideas and reminders are key.
You’re welcome Jerald. Thank you for watching!
Very well done. Thank you for the tips and explanations.
+captlynhall Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice tips indeed. Thanks so kindly.
+Wondering Times Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Great tips. Wishing you both a Very Happy New Year.
Thanks Norman! Happy 2018!
So, I tried leveling blocks to drive up on with my diesel pusher (it is a smallish Winnebago Journey 32T at about 24K GVW), and it crushed those pretty badly. They might work ok under your jacks but not under your tires. Took them back and made ramps and pads out of 2x12's . Big and heavy but they work well.
Wow! That is ashame. We haven’t had that problem. Maybe some of the leveling blocks are more durable than others. Glad you found a solution.
Wow! Great tips! Thanks so much!
You’re welcome. Thank you!
Good tips. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips. Newbie here...Appreciate it lots
You’re welcome David! Glad we could help!
One of our early trips the water & electric were at the front & on the wrong side. It was such a GREAT site we decided to go buy the electric extension (we already had the water). You are so right. It has come in handy several times.
That looked like a beautiful park, where was it?
+Two Tired Teachers Hi y'all! We filmed this at Palmetto State Park near Gonzales. Great park. Unfortunately, it's one that Harvey flooded. Hope it reopens soon. Have y'all been to Palmetto yet?
No, we've not been to that one. We just got back from Lake Brownwood.
+Two Tired Teachers Put it on your list. Great little park. We haven't been to Lake Brownwood yet.
Great tiops we use some of this stuff as well thanks for sharing
Thank you. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the Tips!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great tips. Thanks for sharing!
+ScenicRouteTravelers365 Thanks! :)
I have every one of those. Including the checkbook. Thanks.
Not sure if anyone else experienced the same issues with the sound & video out of sync.
Thanks for watching. No one else has mentioned having an issue with audio/video sync.
Great tips - thank you
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thanks buddy good tips. No bull.
I see that you are a disabled vet so am I thank you for your service
Appreciate the thought. But we're a bit confused on where you might have seen that. Neither of us are disabled veterans. We absolutely appreciate everyone who served in our military and don't want to give the wrong impression. We thank you for your service.
Where did you get that idea?
Thanks
I enjoyed your video. Very informative. Thanks.
Thanks Jenny! Glad you enjoyed it!
These were really good tips yall! Great job on the video :) ~Stacy~
Thanks Stacy! Hope things are good over y’alls way.
They're going :) I'm watching your 10 camping tips now. Super smart suggestions. Love it! ~Stacy~
Thanks!
All Great tips, thanks for sharing
+KATZ Family adventures Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
alllllllllllllllllllllllllll good tips, thanks.
+SKPjoe Coursegold Appreciate it!
I think a better tip, for your final piece of advice, would be cash. Fewer businesses take checks than will take cash. All businesses will take cash. I haven't written a check in more than two decades.
Good point, Stephen.
Love your jeep!
Thanks!
excellent video!!!
Thank you!
Appreciate the info
Thank you Rose.
Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching.
Great tips thanks bro
Great tips Ty so much
Thank you Donna!
It appears from watching your videos that a couple of grand just for accessories should be added to your budget over the cost of the actual RV, is that correct or more ?
It really depends on what your essential needs and wants are. We’d estimate that basic accessories (things like sewer hoses, water hoses and regulators, surge protector...) can all be had for less than $1,000. 30amp surge protection is quite a bit less expensive than 50amp. Some dealers will give you a starter kit with your purchase that has some of these items in it. There are different levels and price points for almost everything.
I'd agree you can easily spend close to that, or even more if you really want to gear up. That was one of the reasons we bought a used trailer, it came with all the "toys"! The weight distributing hitch is an easy $500 on its own, then the stinky slinky, flushing attachment, sidewinder, leveling blocks, power cord, fresh water hose, pressure regulator, etc etc etc. all adds up pretty quickly!
Awesome info.
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Awesome Jay! Welcome!
GREAT video!!!
Preacherman
Thanks!
This whole video is common sense
If you've done it before. Easier for someone new to learn by watching someone who's been through it all than to show up without the things you didn't realize you need.
I wonder why anyone thinks they need a surge protector? They don't have one at their house. Also what's the purpose of a fuse box? The scam salesmen did a good job.
Not only on that but the water pressure regulator. Experienced road warriors will just fill up their holding tank and put everything away.... like when we all fuel up our vehicles at the pumps.
You can escape a dangerous or undesirable situation much faster if you aren't trying to get everything unhooked from your rig.
You don't need a water filter either. Who would drink out of an RV tank? Not me. I don't care for propylene glycol that the previous owner put into the tank to keep the water from freezing. Even if it's (reasonably) safe for people it makes pets very sick. And stale water will develop agley growth and stink. I don't think I want to bathe with RV water.
And no to solar! It cost over $10k to put just a 400 watt in an RV. You could run a small $100 generator for a couple hours a day, 4 days a week and keep your batteries charged for 100 YEARS for the same cost as a small solar system !!! They don't produce much anyway. Even in nice sunny weather I park under a shade tree.
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How do you lock the surge protector? I see people using cable locks, but those can be cut.
Hi Jennifer! You can use a padlock to lock the electrical box (and the end of the surge protector is plugged in inside the locked box). Another option is to use a Surge Guard lock that locks the surge protector onto your power cord: amzn.to/37GbhQo .
Hi! Regarding the surge protector, would a multi-outlet surge protector used in most homes sufficient?
Hi! To protect your RV, you want a 30amp or 50amp surge protector (depending on your RV). It connects between your RV and the campsite electrical box.
Hey Fellow Texan! Have you been to Canyon Lake at Potter’s Creek?
Not yet!
If your hooks are on opposite side you parked the RV wrong.
If some parks doesn't take cc.. can you pay cash?
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What length power cords and water hoses do you recommend?
Hi Hugh. We carry the power cord that came with our RV and a 25’ water hose approved for drinking water. Usually that’s all we need. On a few occasions we have needed our 30’ power extension cord. These are available in other sizes as well. We’ve personally never needed more than the additional 30’. As far as the water, we carry an additional 25’ hose for those times when we need it. These also come in a variety of lengths, but we’ve never needed more than what we have. We figure it’s better to have a little too much length than not quite enough. (Plus longer hoses and cords are harder to deal with and take up more space.)
thanks for your reply. As a separate item it would be good to make a video or videos about security, burglar alarms and locks.
Thank you for the suggestion.
I know your sewer hose looks clean, but still, ALWAYS WHERE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING ANY SEWER HOSE _ CONNECTIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good tip John
Where do you store your Blue Boy?
Hi William. We carry it in the back of the Jeep. It fits perfectly with the back seat folded forward.
Sounds like a good spot. Thanks.
What happened to your videos. R u all doing ok?
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You are handling sewer lines without gloves!! Ick!
As long as he washes his hands after handling, what's the big deal? You wash your hands after using the toilet right? What's the difference?
Where is your gun, yall.
Please use subtitles for those of us who don't speak southern.
Just in Case? I think you missed a lot, all you talked about was electric, water, and pooping, how about Fire, Bears, a mean Drunk, a Intruder, Vandalism, ect. ect.
Maybe he'll do that next time. I'm new so that is good to know.
.40 caliber Glock for intruders.
I prefer the old Colt 1911A1 45 acp never let me down yet.
Your water regulator is junk get a better one . You don’t need a 30 amp surge , just adapt to your 50.And your hose is junk to
This is obviously an old comment but I do think you made two points which you did not substantiate with further detail, like why his regulator and hose are junk, and even which hose you mean. It would be helpful if you want to contribute to the conversation if you explain WHY those things are junk and, if you think so, you probably also have an alternative that you think is superior so it would make sense to share that rather than just saying it's junk.
Punching out..
turn it off... TURN IT.... OFF...