We have an RV, our jacks pop a lot and it loud. We put in the additive. It didn’t stop. Then a month later we had our hydraulic fluid drained then put the cat additive in again. The noise never went away it just got louder. We never use auto level.
I change out the hydraulic fluid yearly & add the fork oil (my bus holds 2 gallons - I use Lucas Hydraulic fluid & the fork oil used in your video but would also consider anything CAT) I carry a 'deluxe' siphon / pump too but at base camp I use a vacuum pump for hydraulic fluid exchange and so many other jobs... like drawing used oil out of the generator instead of laying underneath. Love it! Mine is a manual pump that holds (and measures) 4 qts at a time. Just installed the snap pads ~ so far so good.
Very helpful information. My leveling system just started that popping about a month ago and scared the crap out of me. I'm going to give this a try. Tanks!
GD momentum 376THS, We've used the Anderson Buckets for about a year without an issue, they are heavy duty, and no issues with them whatsoever. Just left Myrtle Beach where our site was made out of sand, the bucket sunk about 2 inches and stopped, and were stable the entire week we were there.
In situations where we were not unhitching our 40' 5th wheel I would just put down the two rear jacks to stabilize for the overnight. That rig had a Lippert auto level systems and I amost always had to do it manually because it wanted to lift the whole trailer, which it could do.
Been using Snapads for three years now and love. Only had one come off backing into an elevated area and it caught on the ground! But it went right back on and has stayed on for over a year😊👍
Thanks for the tip on the "pop" fix. We have a 376TH with a Gold wing in the garage. Love our snap pads. We're going full time in 90 more Monday's. We always look forward to your videos. A great blend of information and entertainment. Safe travels, Kevin and Robin
For us, it seemed to happen more at night when it was cooling down. We've put in 3 quarts total now... Good for now.. the next step will be to swap out for higher quality hydraulic fluid...
I love my snap pads; have also had them for years and the additional “grab” and wider stance is awesome. Mine don’t even have the slits in them like yours do. Great product. Love the tip on the slides because I’ll have a similar RV to yours in a month.
Hello! Cliff from Route Down here. We are in week 3 of 5th wheel full-time RV living. This video is exactly what I needed! I made the purchase through your Amazon shop and want to say thank you!
Excellent as always! Sadly, our camper was broken into and some valuable personal items were stolen. We could have had much more stolen had I not shut off the battery switch and locked the slides by closing the same hydraulic valves. When I store our rig, I always do these things now. When we travel, seems we are using the kitchen slide quite a bit, but most of the time after opening one slide and not the other, the valve seems to let a little hydraulic fluid through opening the closed slide about ½ to 1". I just need to open the hydraulics to both, open both slides all the way and then close them and we're back in business. I plan on doing they hydraulic update you mentioned but I need warmer weather as I'm sure my hydraulic fluid would not come out very easily this time of year as it's still not warm enough.
Thanks for the tips. We just got a Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel with auto leveling! I always knew great tips come from a fellow software engineer!
Your videos are great and very informative. Here's an idea from the "Good Idea Fairy". Come up with a checklist app. And a checklist in a binder that you can use a dry erase marker on. You guys have enough material to write a book. Your videos have helped me narrow down what trailer to purchase. Thanks, from Chicago.
Thanks! 😊 There's already a great checklist app built into iPhones. Details at the bottom of this post: changinglanesrv.com/pre-travel-rv-checklists/ I guess if you wanted to use a physical / dry erase, you can print out the lists from the above post and have them laminated... 👍🏽 Thanks for watching! 😃
Oh my gosh! That app - how have I no heard of that. definitely looking to see if we can use that too with our levelers. Thanks for all this info. That hydraulic popping is slightly terrifying!
Hi.. I just commented on a video from LOLOHO and complimented them on their channel. I told them I watch 6 or 8 channels regularly and that they were one of the top 2 on my "must see" list. You're the other in that top 2. I thoroughly enjoy your videos... good presentation and content. Always look forward to the next. Happy travels.
Great video, stinks about the door. I'd add a sliding latch on the door to keep it secured during travel, that way you not messing around with the slides. I wish the snap pads had the square foot style, I'd have to switch feet too the round and then get the snap pad.
Guys thanks so much for so many great Videos. I noticed that many people use the word popping with the Hydraulic noise. What we are experiencing is a tapping/Clicking sound every once in a while, out side of the unit you can hear it. So I place my hand on one of the jacks and identified that it was the Hydraulics jacks. We have a new motorhome, I set up a Leavening transit and found that they were very slowly retracting. Brought it to the dealer and they still can’t figure it out.
I have the snap pads and they are awesome! I did the fuse upgrade and haven't had an issue since. I also added this oil additive and it works very well. Great video!
Thanks! I've heard good things about the "Cat" additive. It's a bit pricey, but with hydraulics.. its best not to cut corners. (Farming experience when younger).
Great tips guys! We had the freaky popping noise happen to us as well. The Fork Oil 15 worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information. Have a Glamperrific Day! 👍😀🌈🤪🌈😎🌈😍
Good to know the fork oil works as well as the CAT additive we used a year ago. Been popping again lately and we've had that bottle sitting in the bay for months just in case.... 😁 Thanks for watching! 😃
Thank you for info on Snap Pads. Getting to pick up our 2020 GD Solitude in about 6 weeks. Planning on ordering the Anderson Jack “Buckets” next week, going to change that. Thanks to you both really appreciate the great info!! Keep up the great work!
i just wanna say i love your channel and god you guys inspire me to travel and get setup like you all. keep doing what you guys do best and be safe out there
Change out your fluid and Use a high quality transmission fluid like Schaeffer's or Amsoil, I tried the Cat stuff did not work on our 2013 Mobile Suites, still popping.
Awesome channel for the RV enthusiast, must see TV (CZcams). I have watched many, many videos about RV's. Note the "thumb up's" they get versus the very limited "thumbs down".. Quick math, 99.9% of viewer's like their video's. Really good stuff in my opinion!
Those are RVSnapPads. Been using them for about a year now and really like them. They are cheaper direct versus Amazon, and if you use our link / code, you can get another $10 off: rvsnappad.com/discount/LANES10 The same company (RVSnapPad) is going to be coming out with a new product that will integrate with the SnapPads to help with the jack extension / stability this year. We will be helping them prototype those and will do do a video on them when they come out.
We really enjoy watching your videos. Great work and great information! Looks like I need to add some hydraulic fluid additive because we have the popping noise too.
Nice video, you do a terrific job on your videos. Both of you seem like fun happy people. Me and my wife pull a 2021 Keystone Raptor with a 2021 F-350 long bed. I didn’t get the dually, I’d like a dually, but I don’t like washing my truck by hand every week, but I do like going through the automatic car wash, lol. How do I get the 10 % off? I didn’t see the link.
Do you have a video of how to use the new Lippert app for leveling jacks? I can’t find a way to raise the jacks using the I phone app. The app only seems to raise the jacks?
We have been in our Momentum just two weeks. I was very concerned about this popping noise and did not know where it was coming from. I figured it was the leveling system or a slide. I am so happy I found this video from y'all. Any news about snap pads making blocks to lessen the amount the landing gear extends?
Great tips guys, thanks. About the valves for the hydraulics, label them [L] iving room [K] itchen. Question.. If hydraulics failed can you override manually? Not what you demonstrated but by turning/cranking.
My only other comment is, this would not be what I would consider manual operation of the Hydraulic slides. I know it says that what it is on the One Control, but is there a way (say the 50 amp fuse blows) to actually manually retract, or extend the slides and our jacks???
Hi I love watching you guys I learn so much thank you ! Question I’m a gal on my own and was going to attempt to change my hydraulic fluid in my leveling system and ordered the “fork fluid “ Would this be the same process you used to add a quart to eliminate popping to completely change the fluid ? Thank you wendy
This is just a guess.. But I'd think that a complete change-out would require bleeding the whole system. It might be easier to do a 95% change out by bringing all the jacks up and slides in, then swapping out the fluid in the reservoir. Then cycle everything a couple of times in and out.
Hi guys. You do some great videos. I might have missed it in an earlier video so direct me if I have. I was wondering if you would do a video sharing the cameras and editing equipment that you use to do your videos. We are just getting started and don't want to over do but also want to be equipped with equipment to do great videos.
We haven't done a video on it, but I can give you a quick synopsis: Our primary camera is a Canon 80D with Rode VMP+, sometimes mounted on a Ronin-S (gimbal). We use the GoPro Hero7 for some vlog-mode shots and as a secondary angle when using the Canon. On the Bike, we use a GoPro Hero 5 with Karma Grip (Tara manually filming), Two GoPro Hero 5 Sessions mounted in various locations, as well as the Hero 7. For aerial shots, we use the DJI Mavic Pro (original). We also just started using a DJI Osmo Pocket for quick out and about stabilized video. If you'd like more detail, we do have all of our camera gear in gear in our Amazon Store here 😎: changinglanesrv.com/amazon-camera-gear We stared out with just the 80D, drone , and karma grip/gopro. Also, if you're looking to get into youtube, we have a blog post about how we got started here: changinglanesrv.com/our-youtube-story/ Has some info on Marc Leach's youtube course (KYD)...
How often do you maintain your slide out rubber seals and can you do a video? I’m a full timer with a park trailer. How often would I move my slides out & in to keep the mechanism lubricated? Every 1 month or 6 months. Is there a special product?
This is just a guess, but I would think operating the slides once a month at minimum (verify with your RV manufacturer). There are special products for slide lubrication for both the mechanics and the seals. We have both in the RV Maintenance section of our amazon store here: www.amazon.com/shop/ChangingLanes?listId=3BU0VHZ5MXWPN We try to take care of those items every 3-4 months.. but it ends up being more like 6-8 months... 😳
Ive been watching your videos and was wondering how is the security when your in the parks...is it safe...scary...can you do a video of this. And all your videos are fantastic...
Thanks! We've never had an issue and leave our chairs and such out all the time. In our RV we have a simplisafe security system that we don't like much. We're currently researching other options and will do a video on it when we do. We'll also cover security in general in that video. 👍🏽😊 Thanks for watching! 😃
Hey Chad! About the Andersen Jack Blocks issue... Was that due to a design flaw from Andersen, or is your 397th just too heavy for them? I wonder if they have corrected the issue you was having? My wife was wanting them for the added stability for our new 2022 397th that we are waiting on. BTW, I have watched almost every video you guy's have released on your rig. I can't find anything other than the regular snap-pads online. Did that manufacturer ever do anything like you mentioned in the video? How shaky is your rig with just the pads? We are used to the electric version and it gets pretty shaky at times. love all the videos!
Since they are rated at 6K, if memory serves, we were way under their rated weight and they still broke. I assume it's just a bad design. Snap pads is working on an add-on to lessen jack extension, but covid delayed that.. No idea when that's coming. We have very little shake even without them.
@@ChangingLanes Thank you for replying! I may have some more questions about your 397 if you don't mind? But I'll wait till we get ours in a couple of weeks. Thanks again! Be safe!
Another awesome video, you guys! Thank you 😊 So hey, Tara, do you alter your own hats or buy them like that? (And this might be too nosey so just ignore it but...) why do you do it like that? I think it looks way more cute and spunky looking than the way we typically have it just hung out the back hat hole. Thanks again guys!!
Hey.. one more note...The RV snap pad segment was very useful. One thing though, do they come in different sizes to fit all jacks or are all jacks the same size.
Yes.. LOTS of different sizes and shapes for various types of jacks. If you're not sure which are right for you, give them a call and they'll be glad to help you out.
Great video! We just purchased a Keystone Alpine with the LCI automatic leveling system, and I put down plastic blocks for the jacks to sit on, and it was a pain getting them all lined up correctly. Looks like these will solve that issue, and provide a more stable platform for the jacks. I just tried to order them on the RV SnapPad website, however the code you listed does not work. Any suggestions on that?
Yes... We have a video coming out on our RVLocks next Sunday. But, if you want to get a head start, we have a code for 15% off at rvlock.com: CHANGINGLANES15
Changing Lanes I e-mailed them and they responded right away. Great customer service so far. They are ordered! Now it just needs to warm up a bit here in the Buffalo, NY area so we can get out there and enjoy camping. It’s been a really long winter.
I am wondering about the advisability of swapping out a 50 amp fuse for a 80 amp. HOPEFULLY the new ones with an 80 amp fuse have the proper size wiring..... Would hate to see something burn up.
I'll check tomorrow, but I think I saw 4AWG wiring in ours, which would be fine for 80amp < 65ft. Even 6AWG is rated for 70amps < 50ft. Also, the motor is typically only run for about 20-30 seconds which also minimizes the heat issue if the wire is only slightly under-rated.
@@ChangingLanes We have been watching your videos for a while and just hoped you were not overloading that circuit. By the Way, we recently purchased a Solitude, have two Harleys and a Buell in the garage and am looking at a swivel wheel to take the Buell along this Fall, when we plan on going pretty much full time.
I did a little more digging.. The 80 amp breaker is now standard and it's what Grand Design will recommend if you have the fuse fail or get weak. The difference in gauge needed for 80Amp vs 50 is 4AWG vs 6AWG. One step difference, and at those distances, 6AWG is rated at 70Amps. Those ratings are also for constant current, but the hydraulic pump only runs for maybe 30 seconds for the slides and around 2 minutes of intermittent use for the levelers. So, the wiring is sufficient to handle the 80Amp breaker. You have the 374 solitude? Not sure I know what you mean by a swivel wheel... have a link?
@@ChangingLanes I am glad that the wiring is good. Actually we have the Solitude S-Class 3350RL. Swivel Wheel is an add on, looks kinda like a trailer that can haul a motorcycle or other small toy. You can see them at swivelwheel.com
Awesome video!!!! Do you have any issues with your one controller.....we really wanted it on our rig but when we pick up our rig last summer they gave us the 2019 model and said the got rid of it because they were having issues with it
Another great video. Great tips. Maybe the manufacturer should watch your video regarding draining a quart of oil. They should put a pet cock on the oil canister to make it easier to drain and add incremental measurements on the canister so you know exactly how much to remove.
I have a GD 349m Momentum and that was a very helpful video. I'm just curious have you had any problems in cold weather with the front Jack's not going up all the way the first time I have to extend out a little and go up again like they get stuck.
We have not had that problem. But that could be related to the 50A breaker getting weak. I've heard of issues just like what you're describing being resolved with a new breaker. I'll be replacing ours soon with the 80 Amp breaker and I'll make a detailed blog post about it here when I do: changinglanesrv.com/
Can you give a little more information on the 80 amp breaker replacing a 50 amp fuse, doesn't sound quite right. Where did you put the breaker ? I've got a momentum 350, and a 16 Roadmaster, love them both.
The 80 amp breaker is now standard and it's what Grand Design will recommend if you have the fuse fail or get weak. The difference in gauge needed for 80Amp vs 50 is 4AWG vs 6AWG. One step difference, and at those distances, 6AWG is rated at 70Amps. Those ratings are also for constant current, but the hydraulic pump only runs for maybe 30 seconds for the slides and around 2 minutes of intermittent use for the levelers. So, the wiring is sufficient to handle the 80Amp breaker. On our RV (and likely others), all of the stock breakers are banded together on one side like a bus bar with only one source cable (back to the battery). So, to upgrade to the 80 Amp breaker, you'll need a short run of 6AWG with lugs on both ends to tie it back into the DC source. Hope that make sense. When I replace ours, I'll make a detailed blog post about it here: changinglanesrv.com/
WE HAD OUR LEVEL SENSOR A SCREW FELL OUT AND LET ONE SIDE DROP AND IT TRYED TO LEVEL WITH THE SENSOR BOX HANGING DOWN HAD TO CALL TECH SUPORT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED HE WALKED ME THUR AND I HAD TO LOWCATE TO SENSOR BOX IN ONE OUT COMPARTMENTS PUT A SCREW BACK IN IS AND IT WORKED GOOD AFTER THAT NOT I KEEP AND EYE ON IT
We have an RV, our jacks pop a lot and it loud. We put in the additive. It didn’t stop. Then a month later we had our hydraulic fluid drained then put the cat additive in again. The noise never went away it just got louder. We never use auto level.
I change out the hydraulic fluid yearly & add the fork oil (my bus holds 2 gallons - I use Lucas Hydraulic fluid & the fork oil used in your video but would also consider anything CAT)
I carry a 'deluxe' siphon / pump too but at base camp I use a vacuum pump for hydraulic fluid exchange and so many other jobs... like drawing used oil out of the generator instead of laying underneath. Love it! Mine is a manual pump that holds (and measures) 4 qts at a time.
Just installed the snap pads ~ so far so good.
Thanks for tip on not using auto level. I’m a veteran trailer guy but new to the fifth wheel and hydraulics. God bless you and your viewers
Very helpful information. My leveling system just started that popping about a month ago and scared the crap out of me. I'm going to give this a try. Tanks!
GD momentum 376THS, We've used the Anderson Buckets for about a year without an issue, they are heavy duty, and no issues with them whatsoever. Just left Myrtle Beach where our site was made out of sand, the bucket sunk about 2 inches and stopped, and were stable the entire week we were there.
In situations where we were not unhitching our 40' 5th wheel I would just put down the two rear jacks to stabilize for the overnight. That rig had a Lippert auto level systems and I amost always had to do it manually because it wanted to lift the whole trailer, which it could do.
Been using Snapads for three years now and love. Only had one come off backing into an elevated area and it caught on the ground! But it went right back on and has stayed on for over a year😊👍
Thanks for the tip on the "pop" fix. We have a 376TH with a Gold wing in the garage. Love our snap pads. We're going full time in 90 more Monday's. We always look forward to your videos. A great blend of information and entertainment. Safe travels, Kevin and Robin
Nice! Good idea to count the Mondays! Love it! 😊 Thanks for following our journey! 😊
I have found that the popping occurs mostly when we are in hot weather, on our rig. It can wake me up when it happens.
For us, it seemed to happen more at night when it was cooling down. We've put in 3 quarts total now... Good for now.. the next step will be to swap out for higher quality hydraulic fluid...
I love my snap pads; have also had them for years and the additional “grab” and wider stance is awesome. Mine don’t even have the slits in them like yours do. Great product. Love the tip on the slides because I’ll have a similar RV to yours in a month.
Hello! Cliff from Route Down here. We are in week 3 of 5th wheel full-time RV living. This video is exactly what I needed! I made the purchase through your Amazon shop and want to say thank you!
You are very welcome and thank you!
Having the popping noise also. We did 1 quart but looks like I will add a second quart. Going to purchase those pads also.
Excellent as always! Sadly, our camper was broken into and some valuable personal items were stolen. We could have had much more stolen had I not shut off the battery switch and locked the slides by closing the same hydraulic valves. When I store our rig, I always do these things now. When we travel, seems we are using the kitchen slide quite a bit, but most of the time after opening one slide and not the other, the valve seems to let a little hydraulic fluid through opening the closed slide about ½ to 1". I just need to open the hydraulics to both, open both slides all the way and then close them and we're back in business. I plan on doing they hydraulic update you mentioned but I need warmer weather as I'm sure my hydraulic fluid would not come out very easily this time of year as it's still not warm enough.
That sucks about getting broken into! Hear about that now and then with rigs in storage....
Thanks for the tips. We just got a Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel with auto leveling! I always knew great tips come from a fellow software engineer!
great video! I've wanted the rv snap pads for a while now...might be a good time to buy! thanks for the discount code!
No problem! Thanks for watching! 😃
Gonna save this for when we do have any kind of hydraulics, great info
Great video and awesome tips. Good to know about what to expect with the noises from the hydraulic systems.
You guys have the best looking rig on the road and your Indian is the bomb.Thanks for the videos.
Thanks!!! 😊 And thanks for watching! 😃
We love our RV Snap Pads! Very informative video, as always! Thank you!
Thanks for the link to re set able 80 amp fuse. It is not on Lippert or GD websites. Now that I am getting it I will likely not need it!
Great video guys. We need to get the Snapads
Thanks, Man! 😊
Your videos are great and very informative. Here's an idea from the "Good Idea Fairy". Come up with a checklist app. And a checklist in a binder that you can use a dry erase marker on. You guys have enough material to write a book. Your videos have helped me narrow down what trailer to purchase. Thanks, from Chicago.
Thanks! 😊 There's already a great checklist app built into iPhones. Details at the bottom of this post: changinglanesrv.com/pre-travel-rv-checklists/
I guess if you wanted to use a physical / dry erase, you can print out the lists from the above post and have them laminated... 👍🏽
Thanks for watching! 😃
Thanks for the tips! I always enjoy watching your videos.
Great tips on the fluid additive. I am anxious to try thAt
Oh my gosh! That app - how have I no heard of that. definitely looking to see if we can use that too with our levelers. Thanks for all this info. That hydraulic popping is slightly terrifying!
What is the name of that app? My first video from you guys and will be subscribing and following. Thank you!
Another excellent video! Trying to find the video of you wiring in the 80 AMP resettable breaker for the leveling system.
No video on that.. just a blog post: changinglanesrv.com/rv-hydraulic-system-breaker-replacement-upgrade/
More great info, can't wait until our journey can finally begin... Keep it coming!
Hi.. I just commented on a video from LOLOHO and complimented them on their channel. I told them I watch 6 or 8 channels regularly and that they were one of the top 2 on my "must see" list. You're the other in that top 2. I thoroughly enjoy your videos... good presentation and content. Always look forward to the next. Happy travels.
Thank you for the very kind comment, Tim! We're in good company with LoLoHo and proud to be in your top 2! 😊 Take care and safe travels!
Great video
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Great video, stinks about the door. I'd add a sliding latch on the door to keep it secured during travel, that way you not messing around with the slides. I wish the snap pads had the square foot style, I'd have to switch feet too the round and then get the snap pad.
That latch has been on my to-do list for a while! LOL Check their site.. they do have some square ones: rvsnappad.com/collections/bf
Guys thanks so much for so many great Videos. I noticed that many people use the word popping with the Hydraulic noise. What we are experiencing is a tapping/Clicking sound every once in a while, out side of the unit you can hear it. So I place my hand on one of the jacks and identified that it was the Hydraulics jacks. We have a new motorhome, I set up a Leavening transit and found that they were very slowly retracting. Brought it to the dealer and they still can’t figure it out.
I have the snap pads and they are awesome! I did the fuse upgrade and haven't had an issue since. I also added this oil additive and it works very well. Great video!
Thanks! I've heard good things about the "Cat" additive. It's a bit pricey, but with hydraulics.. its best not to cut corners. (Farming experience when younger).
Great info, thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for your videos; big fan. Unfortunately bad experience with snap pads customer service and cannot recommend them.
You guys are fun and great info. Thank you for sharing, be safe and happy travels
Thanks for the tips, we love your videos, God bless 👍🏻
Great tips guys! We had the freaky popping noise happen to us as well. The Fork Oil 15 worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information.
Have a Glamperrific Day!
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Good to know the fork oil works as well as the CAT additive we used a year ago. Been popping again lately and we've had that bottle sitting in the bay for months just in case.... 😁 Thanks for watching! 😃
You guys rock. We have momentum. And some great ideas. Thank you. Funny. Kneeling down on cat bed or dog bed lol. Resourceful
LOL! That must have been a couple weeks after we started Rving. We have a proper work pad now... 😊
Excellent tips! Thanks for the information!
Just put our snap pads on, really like them. Can’t wait for the add on or extensions!
Us too! Excited to try them out!
Great tips..
Safe travels and good health
Great video!! Can't wait to see those snap pads!
Thank you for info on Snap Pads. Getting to pick up our 2020 GD Solitude in about 6 weeks. Planning on ordering the Anderson Jack “Buckets” next week, going to change that. Thanks to you both really appreciate the great info!! Keep up the great work!
2020! Wow! It's the future already! LOL Glad to help! Thanks for watching! 😃
Thanks for educating us!
I'm noticing maintenance is a never ending process in RVs
It is! Luckily we knew that going into it, and I actually love learning about all of the systems and working on them myself. 😊
That was really good, thanks.
i just wanna say i love your channel and god you guys inspire me to travel and get setup like you all. keep doing what you guys do best and be safe out there
Welcome to our channel! Thanks for following our adventures! 😊
Change out your fluid and Use a high quality transmission fluid like Schaeffer's or Amsoil, I tried the Cat stuff did not work on our 2013 Mobile Suites, still popping.
Awesome channel for the RV enthusiast, must see TV (CZcams). I have watched many, many videos about RV's. Note the "thumb up's" they get versus the very limited "thumbs down".. Quick math, 99.9% of viewer's like their video's. Really good stuff in my opinion!
Thank you, wondered about when we stay hitched for the night.
Those are RVSnapPads. Been using them for about a year now and really like them. They are cheaper direct versus Amazon, and if you use our link / code, you can get another $10 off: rvsnappad.com/discount/LANES10
The same company (RVSnapPad) is going to be coming out with a new product that will integrate with the SnapPads to help with the jack extension / stability this year. We will be helping them prototype those and will do do a video on them when they come out.
Very cool thanks
Awesome tips! Thanks for the info...Travis & Darlene
Let us know if you're ever in the Knoxville, TN area
Great video thanks a bunch really helpful tips.
We use level mate pro always spot on but we have a tt
Yes.. heard that's a great product for RV's that don't have it built into the system. 👍🏼
We bought snap pads based on your last recommendation in your video with the getaway couple great product...
Awesome! We really like ours.... Thanks for watching! 😃
Good video very informative for everyday issues
Great, informative video. Thanks guys!
Good stuff
Good information.
Really great tips and video!
Thanks for watching, Mark! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊
GREAT VID
We really enjoy watching your videos. Great work and great information! Looks like I need to add some hydraulic fluid additive because we have the popping noise too.
When we first found this issue, we drove all around trying to find a CAT dealer who sold the oil... But here's some on Amazon now: amzn.to/2HPCFP3
Great info as always. Thanks.
Great video like always, Y’all rock!
Going to be buying snap pads let us all know when the other extension pads will be available thank you
We are anxiously awaiting the stackers!
Nice video, you do a terrific job on your videos. Both of you seem like fun happy people. Me and my wife pull a 2021 Keystone Raptor with a 2021 F-350 long bed. I didn’t get the dually, I’d like a dually, but I don’t like washing my truck by hand every week, but I do like going through the automatic car wash, lol. How do I get the 10 % off? I didn’t see the link.
Snappads doesn't sell directly anymore, so we have no discount, unfortunately... ☹️ They are on amazon though: changinglanesrv.com/rvsnappads
Do you have a video of how to use the new Lippert app for leveling jacks? I can’t find a way to raise the jacks using the I phone app. The app only seems to raise the jacks?
Is there a chance you can give us a update on your toy hauler how things are holding up on it and what you like and don’t like.
15 months and about 15,000 miles and it's doing great! I can't really say there's anything we don't like about it.
We had the "popping issue" with both of our 5th wheels, but we have had ZERO popping issues with our Cyclone toy hauler! It can be very intimidating!
For sure! I'd be curious what kind of oil they're using... both GDRV and Heartland.
We have been in our Momentum just two weeks. I was very concerned about this popping noise and did not know where it was coming from. I figured it was the leveling system or a slide. I am so happy I found this video from y'all. Any news about snap pads making blocks to lessen the amount the landing gear extends?
Covid put those plans on hold, but they are picking it back up.. No idea when they'll be out yet, though..
Great tips guys, thanks. About the valves for the hydraulics, label them [L] iving room [K] itchen. Question.. If hydraulics failed can you override manually? Not what you demonstrated but by turning/cranking.
Yes... both of our slides have a small hole in the side for a crank that came with our rig. Might have to give that thing a test sometime! 😳
My only other comment is, this would not be what I would consider manual operation of the Hydraulic slides. I know it says that what it is on the One Control, but is there a way (say the 50 amp fuse blows) to actually manually retract, or extend the slides and our jacks???
Hi I love watching you guys I learn so much thank you !
Question I’m a gal on my own and was going to attempt to change my hydraulic fluid in my leveling system and ordered the “fork fluid “ Would this be the same process you used to add a quart to eliminate popping to completely change the fluid ?
Thank you wendy
This is just a guess.. But I'd think that a complete change-out would require bleeding the whole system. It might be easier to do a 95% change out by bringing all the jacks up and slides in, then swapping out the fluid in the reservoir. Then cycle everything a couple of times in and out.
@@ChangingLanes thank you so much !
I will try this tomorrow!
Wendy
Is it wrong that the 'siphon grip' nearly made me spew tea? I'm so mature :D
😂 You should hear immature we are OFF camera! LOL
great job! :)
What fluid do you use, normally, for hydraulics? Not the fork oil additive...THANKS!
Hi guys. You do some great videos. I might have missed it in an earlier video so direct me if I have. I was wondering if you would do a video sharing the cameras and editing equipment that you use to do your videos. We are just getting started and don't want to over do but also want to be equipped with equipment to do great videos.
We haven't done a video on it, but I can give you a quick synopsis: Our primary camera is a Canon 80D with Rode VMP+, sometimes mounted on a Ronin-S (gimbal). We use the GoPro Hero7 for some vlog-mode shots and as a secondary angle when using the Canon. On the Bike, we use a GoPro Hero 5 with Karma Grip (Tara manually filming), Two GoPro Hero 5 Sessions mounted in various locations, as well as the Hero 7. For aerial shots, we use the DJI Mavic Pro (original). We also just started using a DJI Osmo Pocket for quick out and about stabilized video. If you'd like more detail, we do have all of our camera gear in gear in our Amazon Store here 😎: changinglanesrv.com/amazon-camera-gear
We stared out with just the 80D, drone , and karma grip/gopro.
Also, if you're looking to get into youtube, we have a blog post about how we got started here: changinglanesrv.com/our-youtube-story/
Has some info on Marc Leach's youtube course (KYD)...
Thank you so much. The information really helps to let me know where to start. Hope to meet you some day on the road thanks again.
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Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊
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How often do you maintain your slide out rubber seals and can you do a video? I’m a full timer with a park trailer. How often would I move my slides out & in to keep the mechanism lubricated? Every 1 month or 6 months. Is there a special product?
This is just a guess, but I would think operating the slides once a month at minimum (verify with your RV manufacturer). There are special products for slide lubrication for both the mechanics and the seals. We have both in the RV Maintenance section of our amazon store here: www.amazon.com/shop/ChangingLanes?listId=3BU0VHZ5MXWPN
We try to take care of those items every 3-4 months.. but it ends up being more like 6-8 months... 😳
Ive been watching your videos and was wondering how is the security when your in the parks...is it safe...scary...can you do a video of this. And all your videos are fantastic...
Thanks! We've never had an issue and leave our chairs and such out all the time. In our RV we have a simplisafe security system that we don't like much. We're currently researching other options and will do a video on it when we do. We'll also cover security in general in that video. 👍🏽😊 Thanks for watching! 😃
Changing Lanes cant wait for it....stay safe always 👍👍👍👍
Awesome video. Always look forward to what new information you’re going to cover each week.
Looking forward to a cost analysis video in the future.
Well... Tax time is forcing us to go through the numbers and we hope to post a year in review sometime in the near future...
Hey Chad! About the Andersen Jack Blocks issue... Was that due to a design flaw from Andersen, or is your 397th just too heavy for them? I wonder if they have corrected the issue you was having? My wife was wanting them for the added stability for our new 2022 397th that we are waiting on. BTW, I have watched almost every video you guy's have released on your rig. I can't find anything other than the regular snap-pads online. Did that manufacturer ever do anything like you mentioned in the video? How shaky is your rig with just the pads? We are used to the electric version and it gets pretty shaky at times. love all the videos!
Since they are rated at 6K, if memory serves, we were way under their rated weight and they still broke. I assume it's just a bad design. Snap pads is working on an add-on to lessen jack extension, but covid delayed that.. No idea when that's coming. We have very little shake even without them.
@@ChangingLanes Thank you for replying! I may have some more questions about your 397 if you don't mind? But I'll wait till we get ours in a couple of weeks. Thanks again! Be safe!
Another awesome video, you guys! Thank you 😊 So hey, Tara, do you alter your own hats or buy them like that? (And this might be too nosey so just ignore it but...) why do you do it like that? I think it looks way more cute and spunky looking than the way we typically have it just hung out the back hat hole.
Thanks again guys!!
I’ve both altered a couple of hats or purchased one from amazon. I like both looks, so I just mix it up.😊
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Hey.. one more note...The RV snap pad segment was very useful. One thing though, do they come in different sizes to fit all jacks or are all jacks the same size.
Yes.. LOTS of different sizes and shapes for various types of jacks. If you're not sure which are right for you, give them a call and they'll be glad to help you out.
Great video! We just purchased a Keystone Alpine with the LCI automatic leveling system, and I put down plastic blocks for the jacks to sit on, and it was a pain getting them all lined up correctly. Looks like these will solve that issue, and provide a more stable platform for the jacks. I just tried to order them on the RV SnapPad website, however the code you listed does not work. Any suggestions on that?
Hi! Welcome to our channel! 😊
Thanks for bringing this to our attention... Our code is now fixed! Please try again?
Why doesn’t the manufacturer just put this in from the start?
great vid.....thanks for the info....hey noticed you had keyless entry on your storage latches....are they the same as the door entry latches?
Yes... We have a video coming out on our RVLocks next Sunday. But, if you want to get a head start, we have a code for 15% off at rvlock.com: CHANGINGLANES15
@@ChangingLanes sweet..thanks ill check this out and ill be waitin for the video also...you guys are awsome..👍🏻🤘
hi. if it has some air in it it will jump a little
Great video! I went to check out the snap pads and came up with no results found for our 2016 397.
Did the 2016 have the lippert auto-level system? Likely the same as our 2018, but I'd give them a call and ask...
Changing Lanes I e-mailed them and they responded right away. Great customer service so far. They are ordered! Now it just needs to warm up a bit here in the Buffalo, NY area so we can get out there and enjoy camping. It’s been a really long winter.
Glad to hear they answered right away! 👍🏽😊
I am wondering about the advisability of swapping out a 50 amp fuse for a 80 amp. HOPEFULLY the new ones with an 80 amp fuse have the proper size wiring.....
Would hate to see something burn up.
I'll check tomorrow, but I think I saw 4AWG wiring in ours, which would be fine for 80amp < 65ft. Even 6AWG is rated for 70amps < 50ft. Also, the motor is typically only run for about 20-30 seconds which also minimizes the heat issue if the wire is only slightly under-rated.
@@ChangingLanes We have been watching your videos for a while and just hoped you were not overloading that circuit. By the Way, we recently purchased a Solitude, have two Harleys and a Buell in the garage and am looking at a swivel wheel to take the Buell along this Fall, when we plan on going pretty much full time.
I did a little more digging.. The 80 amp breaker is now standard and it's what Grand Design will recommend if you have the fuse fail or get weak. The difference in gauge needed for 80Amp vs 50 is 4AWG vs 6AWG. One step difference, and at those distances, 6AWG is rated at 70Amps. Those ratings are also for constant current, but the hydraulic pump only runs for maybe 30 seconds for the slides and around 2 minutes of intermittent use for the levelers. So, the wiring is sufficient to handle the 80Amp breaker.
You have the 374 solitude? Not sure I know what you mean by a swivel wheel... have a link?
@@ChangingLanes I am glad that the wiring is good. Actually we have the Solitude S-Class 3350RL. Swivel Wheel is an add on, looks kinda like a trailer that can haul a motorcycle or other small toy.
You can see them at swivelwheel.com
Oh yea! I remember those now! Very cool!
Awesome video!!!! Do you have any issues with your one controller.....we really wanted it on our rig but when we pick up our rig last summer they gave us the 2019 model and said the got rid of it because they were having issues with it
First I've heard of issues with the OneControl. Never had a problem with ours at all. It's been solid. Thanks for watching, Theresa! 😊
What is the discount code for the snap pads. I did not see it below.
Doh!!! Brain fart! Good catch and thanks!
Code added to Description...
It's "LANES10"
Another great video. Great tips. Maybe the manufacturer should watch your video regarding draining a quart of oil. They should put a pet cock on the oil canister to make it easier to drain and add incremental measurements on the canister so you know exactly how much to remove.
I have a GD 349m Momentum and that was a very helpful video.
I'm just curious have you had any problems in cold weather with the front Jack's not going up all the way the first time I have to extend out a little and go up again like they get stuck.
David 7179 try a little WD40 dry lube spray on the pistons and be sure to keep them clean. It helps but they do tend to be slower in cold weather
We have not had that problem. But that could be related to the 50A breaker getting weak. I've heard of issues just like what you're describing being resolved with a new breaker. I'll be replacing ours soon with the 80 Amp breaker and I'll make a detailed blog post about it here when I do: changinglanesrv.com/
I need to lift the front end on my class c to replace shocks, steering damper and wheel bearings can I use my levelers to lift front end?
I would use a jack and jack stands. Considering the engine is up front, I would not want to be under it with just the levelers holding it up..
Can you give a little more information on the 80 amp breaker replacing a 50 amp fuse, doesn't sound quite right. Where did you put the breaker ? I've got a momentum 350, and a 16 Roadmaster, love them both.
The 80 amp breaker is now standard and it's what Grand Design will recommend if you have the fuse fail or get weak. The difference in gauge needed for 80Amp vs 50 is 4AWG vs 6AWG. One step difference, and at those distances, 6AWG is rated at 70Amps. Those ratings are also for constant current, but the hydraulic pump only runs for maybe 30 seconds for the slides and around 2 minutes of intermittent use for the levelers. So, the wiring is sufficient to handle the 80Amp breaker.
On our RV (and likely others), all of the stock breakers are banded together on one side like a bus bar with only one source cable (back to the battery). So, to upgrade to the 80 Amp breaker, you'll need a short run of 6AWG with lugs on both ends to tie it back into the DC source. Hope that make sense. When I replace ours, I'll make a detailed blog post about it here: changinglanesrv.com/
WE HAD OUR LEVEL SENSOR A SCREW FELL OUT AND LET ONE SIDE DROP AND IT TRYED TO LEVEL WITH THE SENSOR BOX HANGING DOWN HAD TO CALL TECH SUPORT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED HE WALKED ME THUR AND I HAD TO LOWCATE TO SENSOR BOX IN ONE OUT COMPARTMENTS PUT A SCREW BACK IN IS AND IT WORKED GOOD AFTER THAT NOT I KEEP AND EYE ON IT
Wow! I bet the leveler was really confused! LOL
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