New To RVing? 10 Things Every RV Owner Needs To Know - Tips Tools & Tires
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- New to RVing? Just bought your first RV? Here's 10 things every new RV owner needs to know before hitting the road!
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We've been living in our RV for a year and a half, and with 30,000 miles traveled we've learned a lot! In this video we share what we've learned so you're prepared before hitting the road. We talk RVing tips, essential tools, and how to avoid exploding trailer tires! So here's 10 things every RV owner needs to know before hitting the road!
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Here's a tip for you guy's. When the torque wrench is stored and not in use, you're supposed to release the spring tension in the handle/adjuster, or else it might not torque to the set spec number on the handle due to the spring geting bad for being under constant tension.
Newbies alert; we just got our first travel trailer (Keystone Bullet 19') and we've been working on it all week getting it road worthy and safe. Things we did just to make our new RV comfortable (hope this helps someone) Replaced tires. Replaced tongue jack. Replaced battery. Replaced propane tank regulator w/twin hoses. Bought and used tools to flush our different items; water heater, black tank, fresh water tank and the toilet. We bought a couple fun things to but we wanted to take care of the safety items. Now our first run will be a little over 700 miles. LoL Some say that's too far for the first trip; we agree, but we're gonna do it anyway. You guys stay safe and thank you for the tips! And remember, while doing your air pressure check on your tires, check your wheel lug nuts! Stay Safe
I’m about to live in one alone and know nothing! Thank you for the info! Subscribed!!
My wife and i are doing the same. Its a little daunting, but channels like this one are very helpfuk
@@seanhood6902 it has been 2 weeks and so far so good!! I just got my diesel truck so now I get to learn how to fit them together lol
Well im sure youll do just fine. Enjoy your adventures and be safe!
The tip on tire covers is great. Few are water resistant/proof. I found highly water resistant at vinyl coversing by Mel
I love your comment about taking it slow. I actually find it really relaxing, hit cruise control at 60-65 in the far right lane and just cruise.
When we started out fresh with our 5th wheel back in 2005 we were just about clueless. CZcams was just an idea. It’s so nice that mystery is gone and the community of RVing now has a place to share thoughts and idea. Tips and tricks to RVing we’re handing down through generations. It’s really great to hear everyone’s different methods to camping.
I would HIGHLY recommend a TPMS (Tire pressure monitoring system) to keep track of both temperature and pressure of each and every tire while going down the road. A TPMS system will alert you to a problem before it happens (other than an instant blowout). It's an awsome thing to have.
Very helpful advice. I loved the listing of tools and other tips. Well done.
My wife and I are now retired and expect to become full-time RV'ers within a year. We have had RVs before but only as weekend family campers. Now, its time for the bigger adventure.
Great information. Two young people having a good time and enjoying life- also good to see.
Definitely. I hope to run into these two out on the road some day!
When we were beginners on our first camping trip, the thing we forgot to bring was raincoats and/or umbrellas. We really paid for that one when the sky let go! We got just as soaked as if we had jumped into a swimming pool fully clothed for an hour! That is not something unique to being in an RV but it can certainly become terribly important, quickly!!
Thank you for posting all of this very valuable information, it's great for those new to RVing as well as a refresher course for those that have been RVing for years. The 50 miles traveled per hour is an excellent number to use when calculating how long it will really take you to get from point to point safely. Another tip that I learned early on is to practice changing a flat on your trailer before it happens, that way you know which tools are needed, how to secure the rig to keep it from rocking or rolling especially if your trailer is a single axle, and how to safely lift the unit with the jacking equipment you have. Thanks again for your tips and advice.
This is probably the MOST important video I've seen so far! Thank you, especially for tehe list of items/tools you need to have.. wow ..great video 👌 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful 👍😁
One of the Best vacations we had was when our van broke down in a little town in Utah, spent a week there , met some wonderful people, found an honest mechanic , an had a great time .
I wish I’d had that tip about fresh water hoses when I first started. Like you, I was told how important it was to have 50’ of hose “in case you need it”. True, but what a pain when you most often don’t need more than 10-15’. I have shorter ones now (along with the long one).
I also bought a quick-connect addition that makes hooking your hose up SO much easier! 👍🏼
Get a 100+ piece wrench and ratchet set that comes in a plastic carrying case. You can always find them on sale for around $100 and if you buy a quality brand it will last a lifetime. This also comes in handy to help others in need. Also, get a screwdriver set with tons of attachments. I bought a Black & Decker one from Walmart with about 70 pieces for around $20 (this was over 15 years ago so I’m not guaranteeing anything, but surely something similar is available today). These attachments will all fit into a cordless power drill, which is #3. A cordless drill is an awesome tool to have on the road. Again, it’s something that will come to the rescue of someone else when you’re not using it. These 3 tools/sets can all be had for under $250, even $200 or just under depending what you opt for. They will all be invaluable and provide countless years of service. I know there’s a lot of other tools, but these are the basics. #4 get a hammer... lifetime tool with endless functions. Bonus items, a smaller axe and hand saw or bow saw. They take almost no space and can be used to clear roads, which would be incredibly important, and also to cut firewood. There, everything I said should be $300 or less and will definitely be used and come in handy, if not be essential.
Thanks for the great advice! We are putting the surge protector on our shopping list!
Great advice! Those gloves are also handy for cleaning kitty litter. A nice to have is a TPMS, tire pressure monitoring system, and one thing I feel is mandatory is a non contact voltage tester and gfci outlet tester to make sure you don’t have “hot skin”.
Parachute cord. You should ALWAYS have a supply of parachute cord!
Thanks for sharing this information with us...!
Two things that so many channels forget to mention
is having a good flashlight...!
There are too many uses for it to list but here are a few...
Being able to see in the dark if you need to repair something,
trips to friends campsites, bathrooms, or showers.
Being able to see under your hood, in the back of cabinets, or
underneath your unit where it’s to dark to see even during the
day.
The next item is replacement fuses not only for all of your automotive
systems but also for any of your gear that might take them...
I’ll also add one more item, replacement bulbs for not only your
vehicle but also for any items that require them.
I hope that this might help someone...!
Btw...
I just thought of one more that I have wished that I had when I needed
it and that’s a strong magnet on a strong length of string, an Earth
magnet works great.
This is for when you’re working on something outside and you drop a
screw or nut and believe you will, this will help you recover the lost item
from the grass or any other type of surface...!
Have a great day and be blessed.
Im glad to have run across your vid. finally something sensible to talk about.I was an over the road driver well over 40 years and your tips are well spoken and sensable especiall y considering your age. keep up the great vids
This video is spot on. It should be mandatory for newbies like me and others considering the full time life. Well done, keep it up! Stay safe and have fun.
I'm 54-year-old, and you are just learning about ventilation in a rev. I learned that when I was a kid. But keep passing old knowledge to the younger generation.
Fantastic video. I just finished a 5k mile Astronomy trip and encountered a leak. Your ladder would have been perfect. Techs were sure it was windows. Turned out to be a tear of the rubber roof while staying at a Walmart during a windstorm. One thing I need to correct is internet connectivity. You may already have a video on tis but would love to see one if you don't. I do 80% Boondocking. Love your videos and the no BS info. Keep up the great work.
Excellent advise. Love the energy you guys have. Keep up the good work!
Sound advice. And the vibe is positive; and Jenny is adorbs!
Thx f/posting 🌺
I used to be a long-haul trucker and what I found is the deeper you have something packed away, you won't use it. You know what you'll do is go buy a new one vs unpacking the one you have if you're lucky enough to remember you even have it.
Always be slightly unlevel front to back in rainy climates. It stops water from puddling on your roof.
Fate Unbound, I enjoy your videos and get motivated watching them. Y'all are doing great and I hope the best for you two and the dog.
A quick tip for re-inflating a low tyre if you don't have an air compressor or yours stops working for some reason. Buy yourself a compressed air hose with tyre valve fittings on each end. Then make sure you keep one ( or more ) of your spare tyres over-inflated. Simply connect the air line to the spare at one end and the low tyre at the other and use the excess pressure in the spare to re-inflate the low tyre.
This is the best, most straight forward, and informative start-up video I have come across. Well done! 10/10 would recommend!
Thank you for posting this. I'm picking up my first RV next week so it really helps to have a video of the tools needed and even better that you listed them with links!
This one of my favorite videos you both have posted. Thanks
My wife and I have been considering rv living for years and we have gotten alot of info over the last 3 years this is one of the best videos I have found for beginners and I appreciate the time you guys spent making it and posting it up for people to see.
I think Jenny's Campsite Reviews are by far the best reviews online or anywhere for that matter! Please keep up the great work!
Great advice! You mentioned so many things I would have never thought of!
you guys are wonderful! and great RV tips...thanks!
I freaking love you guy's honesty i am a fan, being a newbie RVer i have to tell you how very valuable your videos are to me, so thaaaaank you so much and PLEASE don't stop making these vids
Thank you for letting us know how much you appreciate these videos! Don't worry, we'll continue to make informational videos about travel and RVing for years to come!
Thanks. This is a decent summary of some basics.
Great info. Thanks for the info. Happy trails.
Terrific blog guys! I'm prepping my own journey!
Wow, this was a super useful video post! I LOVE that you give specifics and go into depth. Most top 10 lists are pretty general and half the tips are obvious or common sense. Your video was much more useful. Thank you!
Noises are a up thing. Don’t worry you will get use to it, that’s what my hubby said twenty eight plus years ago. He was right. Lol
Wow this is such a helpful video, thank you so much for this!
You guys give such good advice
Your channel is becoming my go to for everything but especially for the knowledge. 🦉You definitely have the right to be making these videos and are pros! Thanks so much for sharing so I can make a checklist and buy from your Amazon link! 👌
Aww, thank you Jaci!!!
You guys are a nice couple.....stay safe out there....
You guys work together nicely as s team, Enjoying the camp ground reports by Jennie. Informative video. Thanks.
Texas Jack
Loved how you made the video interesting. With all the laughing and joking made it great
Good video with sound advice based on real experiences.
It is always interesting to hear what other RVers consider essential. There are some additional items that immediately come to mind. One is at least two good flashlights and maybe a head lamp type light along with some spare batteries. Another item is a digital auto ranging volt meter. A solid well maintained electrical system is essential in today's RV. About the only thing that does not require electricity is a propane stove. Propane refrigerators and the furnaces are controlled by circuit boards requiring 12 volt electricity. It is important for any serious RV owner to learn the basics of a 12 Volt system. If someone has basic knowledge of their electrical system then they should supplement the volt meter with a clamp on amp meter that handles DC current and can read low amps. Another essential is extra fuses and also distilled water if using flooded batteries.
An item that most would now consider a requirement is a cell phone but I can understand not listing it because it is assumed everyone has a cell phone. What is interesting is what is considered essential now days was not in existence that long ago, the cell phone being an example. The solution in prior times was to know where to find a pay phone and to have a calling card! Cell phones and 4G internet access have made things tremendously better for life on the road.
I noticed in the scene of your camp site that there was another trailer not far off to the left. Was that someone camping with you or just some random camper? If a random camper, are they that close because there are no other sites in the immediate area?
You have been blessed with good luck on your trailer tires. I think it is due to three things. One is you keep your speed down. Higher speeds generate much more heat and will shorten the life due to internal breakdown of the rubber binding to the belts. That will eventually lead to a blow out. Second, you have not overloaded the tires. It is smart to get a tire with a weight rating significantly higher than what is needed. A tire loaded just at the max will get a lot hotter and have a much shorter life. Third, you have for the most part been in cooler climates. Heat is the tire killer.
As I recall, your tires are a no name China special. I suspect you are on borrowed time with those tires at 30,000 miles and should get them replaced before there is a problem. They have gone through a lot of flexing. Definitely consider replacing them before the heat of next summer, if not sooner. Speaking from experience, a blow out is no fun. You have more than gotten your money's worth. The tire may look great from the outside but it can be deteriorating on the inside out of sight. That was the case with my last set and I did not know it until they were off the rim when getting new ones due to the age of the old ones.
The two tires that top my list are the Carlisle Radial Trail HD or the new Goodyear Endurance. The Carlisle RT HD has been out longer and is more proven and may be a little cheaper. The Goodyear should have the latest technology and may be more readily available. The Endurance is now the Discount Tire recommended ST tire and will most likely be in stock at their stores. The Carlisle RT HD was their recommended tire previously. The Carlisle tires before the newer Radial Trail were pure junk. Definitely go with the E rated model for the extra strength and safety. My 26 ft trailer came with a C and I now run an E without noticing any difference in the ride, based on how things are bounced around inside.
Thanks for posting the video!
We have used our dehumidifiers, we have two small compact ones Amazon $35 we have used in two seperate winter seasons. If you happen to be in northern areas in the winter a dehumidifier is a must you do not want mold to build up and it surely will. My 2¢ love your videos.
Suggestion......pressure regulator goes on the faucet (lowers pressure in hose), filter goes on trailer using an elbow (relieves the stress on trailer water inlet), you might try Zero G hoses (Lowe’s) ....take 1/2 the space and coils like rope.
Well done. Extremely useful. You moved some of my lower priority items much further up the list.
Great list- definitely some items I had not thought of. Thanks!
We would like to thank you so much for your input and your time. Our rig is about the same size as yours and so we always look for your reviews and trust your evaluation of the campsites that you go to. Thanks so much.
Thank you, David and Jenny.
Ye two are a breath of fresh air
love the videos
sean from Ireland x
You guys are great! It's a pleasure watching your videos!
I love watching you two talk, and a lot of what you say makes good sense for people for RV's and some for me only because I have a tiny house on wheels and there a little different then an RV. But I get you. I love the Jenny updates on camping sites, they are awesome.
Are tiny houses any easier?
Excellent information. Thank you very much. You both are fun to watch.
I had a rear main seal go out on my diesel on the way to Laramie WY. Thankfully our boondocking site was worth staying at. So yes, something will happen and you need to roll with the punches and have some savings for things that will break.
Thanks. Nice of you to take the time to make your video.
Thanks so much! This video is super useful. My wife and I are preparing to go RVing full time. Please keep making more videos. Teach us how to do it right.
Lots of good information. Will have to view it again and make a list. Thanks.
I liked your video. I found it very helpful. We did an aframe small camper for five years. We just moved up to a 23 foot travel trailer without a slide. We have completed five trips and sisteen nights. So, Thanks!!!,!
Solid advice. Like these types of how-to videos from Fate Unbound :)
Great video & advice. Thanks for sharing.
Love the list of tools we need! I'm just in the research stage & didn't know all that goes into RVing! Whew!
Another excellent video well explained. Aside from the wheel bearings and greasing bearings regularly, fantastic list. I can see many people going to you for RV advice, keep up the great work!
Love your vids. Lots of useful info for a first timer like myself. Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks! Best newbie vid we've seen!
You guys rock. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your channel.
Great tips guys! Thank you. Picking up some grease for our hitch asap.
Thank you for the useful info of RV camping.
Hey guys great video! Yes a Pressure Regulator I hooked up once to our 2nd rig and turned on the water and blew every pipe in the Rig. Water was running everywhere. Needless to say the water was brought into the rig in 1 gallon jugs and the bath house was used the rest of the trip. It did turn out to be a great trip with our kids, one of our favorites ever. Now after 12 years of wasting tons of money staying in Hotels we have a nice Rig and hitting the road again. I'm retired and 57 wife still wants to work so small trips but fun trips with a couple big ones every year. Just us except for State Parks and the Grandkids for some Summer weekends. Next year we're gonna go to Daytona for Speedweeks in Feb. See Nascar while it's still a thing. Then go down to Key West, can't wait for that. It's gonna be fun.
I’m surprised you didn’t need the dehumidifier when you were in the Seattle area. Like yourselves, I started in northern Indiana where the humidity is high and bought one. Packed it away while in the Southwest during the winter, but put it to use here in south Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. Nothing like waking up to 90 percent humidity outside.
I'm from Arkansas and the humidity is hell on Earth
Great video as always. You two are very entertaining. Safe travels.
Absolutely great advice about taking your time for travel, items needed to get started, being prepared for emergencies and weather. 👍🏻
Thank you guys Awesome vid !!! Very helpful for this Newbee !
Your personality’s and humor is a breath of fresh air, live life as you like and stay safe,
A 12 volt impact driver for your screwdriver bits is good because if you get a good one, it will tighten and loosen difficult screws and also bolts. Don't forget to loosen off your torque wrench after using each time or the calibration will go off. A cigarette or power port small 12 volt compressor is small and light. Good long traction boards are a must to help not get stuck in the mud, sand or snow. A jar of spare screws and small bolts. A tire plug repair kit preferable with a C02 system is really helpful if caught way out on some trail. 24 packs of water of 1 quart size also for potable water.
LT tires are superior to SST tires always. Good gloves are a must when having to work on something.
I used to drive 18 wheeler and never went over 60 mph and several times got the best fuel economy of the month award over hundreds of other trucks. Haste is waste.
I DRIVE A SEMI TRUCK TOO AND USE YOUR SAME EXCELLENT ADVICE !!!
GETTING MY 1st TRAILER AND APPRECIATE Y’ALL ADVICE !!!👍👍👍
💯 Great video, thanks for sharing. Happy trails!
Great tips and information! Thank you!
Very informative. Thank you.
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A good way to check the condition of the wheel bearings on your trailer is to jack up the wheel until it is able to spin freely and check and see if their is play in the bearings, do this by pushing in and out on the top or bottom of the tire if you can feel movement or a sorta ratel then the bearings at least need to be tightened up to take the play out of them but do not over titan them ether. The tire and wheel should spin freely with on side to side play.
Great job guys! All good stuff!
Regarding number 4, never be in a hurry, some places (I'm in Washington state) ANY vehicle towing a trailer counts as a truck as related to speed limit. A compact car pulling a golf cart trailer is not allowed to go over 60mph or use the HOV lanes. Check the local laws where you'll be traveling.
Guys, thanks for sharing, very informative!
Awesome video! Thanks so much! We’re getting ready to buy our first RV and trying to learn as much as possible. Stay safe and thanks again!
Thank you for the tips! I’m going to pick up my very first camper next week and I’ll be living in it. I can’t wait!
Christina how’s it going with the new camper?!
Very nice and informative video great job !!!one of your best ones yet I thought!!
The time links are Awesome! Thanks for that
Very helpful information, Thank you.
Thank you good information. And for giving us the reviews.
This is so helpful
Luv you guys!! Great video and you two are so adorable together!❤️ Much luv!
Good video.
You're qualified.
Thanks
Good list - I watched the whole thing ;-)
Gotta tell you, you guys are about as awesome as they come. My wife and I are on a 3 to 4 year plan, headed for retirement, selling everything and hitting the road like you have. If I may be so bold I would only offer one word of advice for you. Take it from an old timer, nothing ruins the freedoms you enjoy more than a bambino so be sure you wrap that rascal.
I can assure you one of the things you 2 have packed up and carry with you is the respect for each other that you obviously have. God bless you. Mike & Debbie
Always enjoy your videos!