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We are on a current RV trip from NC to NY and back, last year we drove across country and back. With an RV when something needs to be repaired or replaced do it ASAP. The same with the tow vehicle, spend the money on good quality parts and do meticulous maintenance. Check both vehicles over every day, if something is not right address it. Carry tools! I carry a lot of them. Last year we entered Colorado and the trailer brakes started to have an issue. After spending time tracing I found a pinched wire. The truck on this trip developed a coolant leak. I diagnosed the problem, a trip to the auto parts store and fixed it in their parking lot. Last year an EGR valve failed. Bought one from a dealer, fixed it in the campground. RVing has some work associated with it. Oh, Google Maps is not your friend with an RV.
My CCC is 7,960 lbs. I’ll never be overweight. Winnebago’s Maxum chassis is the best ever built. Too bad they stopped building that chassis. It’s the best Winnebago or any RV manufacturer ever produced. They stopped making it in 2017 but kept those for the 2018, 2019, 2020 Horizon. Tire pressure monitor is important and the first thing to do is to do RV weights and adjust the pressure according to the tire manufacturer weight -pressure chart. Maintenance is very important. As to the chassis I make an appointment at Freightliner in Gaffney, South Carolina every 3 yrs for a complete 6 year service and alignment. Just went there in March coming home from Florida. It’s a every 3 yr service I do, the cost was high $3000 but one breakdown and a tow will cost much more. 46,000 miles in three years I feel major maintenance with everything done is important. My next stop in Gaffney will be at 90,000 miles. What they do at 6 yrs is like a refurbishment of all the key systems. I also do the tranny change before the recommended mileage
Google Street View for every gas stop! 1.) check the canopy height. 2.) check the slope of the driveway. Twice when I started out I used Google Sat View for gas stations to make sure I could get in & out. However, twice I got stuck with the slope of the drive way! On another planned trip the gas station canopy was only 12' - we're 12' 6"! And always fill up at no less than half a tank in case the gas station you planned to use is out of service!
After 30 years of RVing we eventually downsized from a class C to a B. As you can imagine space is a very premium in these large vans. We learned to carry the minimum as it's only the two of us. We do tend to overpack when it comes to food, however. In longer trips we add the storage box on the hitch mount. I do all the maintenance myself to save costs.
Our first trip in our Class A was from New Hampshire to Tennessee. We definitely way overestimated how far we could drive in a day, we didn't make it to our overnight campground in Virginia until 11:30 at night. On the way home we blew a fuel line and spent 3 days in a gas station parking lot in Virginia waiting on the part. What a first trip 😂. Its not stopping us though.
We have been RV’ing for about 29 years now, we always do & recommend, a “SHAKE DOWN Cruise” (we are Navy🤷♀️) A short trip, before a long trip, to a local campground to make sure everything works , but close to home is a MUST!
I'm a retired truck driver and have to say that a pretrip is paramount, you have to stay ahead of your game with large vehicles. You put out a good video.
Great information! The pretrip inspection is so important. I do one every morning with my work truck (armored car) , we have a checklist we follow. And at the end of the day we do it again. Instead of checking fluid levels we check for leaks and any sign of wear or other damage.
One night I forgot to put the awning away, it was nice during the day. A big wind storm came in over night, and broke one of the awning fittings and crashed into the side . Had to get a mobile repair to get it retracted to get home. The awning had to be replaced when we got home. Waiting for parts still.
I do the 4 corner weights at the Cat Scale. It takes two weighs the first one cost more than the second weight. The first is with the coach totally on the scales. The second weight is with one side on the scale and the other side is off the scale. Then a little math and you have all 4 corner weights. Safe travels.
All good points. Our 2022 Bay Star Sport has lead acid batteries (coach and chassis). I check fluid levels twice a year. Not unusual to have to add distilled water to at least a cell or two.
Hi guys! Thanks for sharing these important tips. I happen to be an over packer 🫤… your video addresses lots of important things! Happy travels 😊 … Lisa
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One other weight related thing is towing too heavy a vehicle. Just because your hitch is rated 5000 or 7500 lbs doesn't mean you can tow that much. You have to look at your combined weight rating.
Great video. As a crash reconstructionist for a state patrol for 20 years, one thing almost everyone overlooks is axle weight rating, alot will know there GVWR, but not how much each tire is rating for and usually overload the steer axle tires. And I can't count how many crashes due to blown tires because of age, and dry rot.
Great video, but contrary to your process I auto level every time without a problem. I do however always make sure my tires are not off the ground. Incredible how many people I see camping like that, so much stress on the hydraulic system!
Great information!! We too have a Garmin, in one place we decide to use Google maps. We found ourselves on a very narrow country road and two small bridges. On top of the bridges being small width wise but we were definitely over the weight limit and no place to turn around. We felt like the Duke of Hazard at this point. Luckily we made it. Thank God!!
Great video Izzy and Mj! I like all those facts to know about your Rv before you plan a trip. I like that you need to know your weight you are pulling and putting into the Rv. Thus is great to know and learn! Thank you! Great tips! 👍
As always, excellent video, MJ and Izzy. And timely too! We've had our coach about 2 1/2 years, we're coming due for some specific maintenance. Just yesterday I was checking the coach and heard some random beeping sound inside - smoke detectors, had to replace the batteries. Then as I exited the coach the entrance door suddenly felt strange, very loose, and I found a tiny piece of broken metal at my feet. The mechanism that keeps the door firmly propped open so that it doesn't slam shut in the wind snapped off, now the door just flops around loose. As near I can determine It looks like the only fix is to replace the whole latching mechanism at the top of the door, will have to check with our RV dealer. Having the door loose is not an option. It's always something, no matter how small or big, you have to keep up with these things!
Not too long before I arrive in America and begin my search for the ideal RV for me 😎Your tips and routines have been invaluable as have your thoughts on different makes of campers. I look at certain sites every day and follow a few special people like yourselves to learn more about virtually everything. You two are exceptional with your advice and never compromise with your sponsors. I’m really looking forward to meeting up with you both one day. Thank you 😊 One thought I had whilst watching today’s video is the question of your refrigerator. I’m assuming it’s somewhere near the middle of your RV and given that we all buy too much food, drinks and ice etc. could this be compromising the weight distribution of your rig. I imagine the other side of the van is not weighed the same unless you compromise with your external storage. Just a thought 😉✨
Great thinking being new to this all ! Balance is key! Speaking of refrigerators , do not buy the expensive shelf bars at the RV store… go to walmart and but tension curtain rods for a fraction of the price. It really helps to keep stuff from sliding around or falling out when you open the door. (Just a small hint from an RVer of 29 years.) Blessings on your new adventures in the U.S.
Thanks for the tips always good info. I just weight my RV with 150 gal of water and 1/2 full gray and black tank and all the #stuff that me and my wife can carry. Still have 4,000LBS of cargo capacity left. It’s hard to beat the cargo capacity of a super C literally no limitations on what you can bring. 😊
Expect Inside Dually tire pressures and temperatures higher than others. Additionally, the Winnebago Navion exhaust comes out in front of our duallies on the passenger side. They always run hotter than the other set of duallies. Florida heat very stressful on duallies so I put new ones on at 5yr date code. In Atlanta, I have the front tires spin balanced on my rig. Not only does it give a smoother ride but it actually decreases the heat when driving in the south.
My biggest mistakes so far is I haven't driven my class A yet. I haven't been with my hubby during maintenance schedule 😫. Those two things should be very important for every team. Now regarding mattress I have Wilderness RV Mattress its perfectly find except when I did removed the mattress from the plastic package. I started coughing and my throat was itching. I did make the mistake to wrap the mattress in plastic when it went for repairs . When I removed the plastic I have the same reaction. I am very sensitive to anything and very allergic. Now have anyone have any problems like the one I have experienced with any mattress. This is only if I wrap the mattress with plastic . I do have a mattress cover on it. Another thing we are planning a trip to Gettysburg and would love to here a few campgrounds recommendations that aren't to crowder with full hook up. Thanks
Awesome video! Very important tips. We do all of these as well. We have the TPMS system for truck and 5th wheel, have have the RV Garmin 890 for travel plans and we check all of our seals and seams regularly. Now that the pollen has calmed down here in NJ we need to clean our home on wheels!! Safe travels!
You two are awesome! An issue that you have mentioned in the past is the scarcity of camping sites available without reservations. We used to travel and we could call while on the road and most campgrounds would have sites open for the night, no more is that a luxury.
Great info and things everyone needs to know. Roof seals is a big thing even just keeping the roof clean. I also maintain the slide mechanisms (we have 2 different ones) and the seals around the slides. Check your awning and the system that rolls it up. Door and compartment latches and locks.
What is the material on the blocks you use? Are they heavy-duty rubber ? What do you look at in a site that tells you to pull them out ? I know the obvious as far as grade pitch, but is there anything else 😊
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We are on a current RV trip from NC to NY and back, last year we drove across country and back. With an RV when something needs to be repaired or replaced do it ASAP. The same with the tow vehicle, spend the money on good quality parts and do meticulous maintenance. Check both vehicles over every day, if something is not right address it. Carry tools! I carry a lot of them. Last year we entered Colorado and the trailer brakes started to have an issue. After spending time tracing I found a pinched wire. The truck on this trip developed a coolant leak. I diagnosed the problem, a trip to the auto parts store and fixed it in their parking lot. Last year an EGR valve failed. Bought one from a dealer, fixed it in the campground. RVing has some work associated with it. Oh, Google Maps is not your friend with an RV.
TPMS a must for rving, totally agree with the money also use tireminder...
Thanks for the video. Before every trip, I always torque the lug nuts on my 5er. At every fuel stop I check the hubs for excessive heat.
I recently had my auto-level recalibrated when it was in the shop for its annual maintenance & it works great now.
My CCC is 7,960 lbs. I’ll never be overweight. Winnebago’s Maxum chassis is the best ever built. Too bad they stopped building that chassis. It’s the best Winnebago or any RV manufacturer ever produced. They stopped making it in 2017 but kept those for the 2018, 2019, 2020 Horizon. Tire pressure monitor is important and the first thing to do is to do RV weights and adjust the pressure according to the tire manufacturer weight -pressure chart.
Maintenance is very important. As to the chassis I make an appointment at Freightliner in Gaffney, South Carolina every 3 yrs for a complete 6 year service and alignment. Just went there in March coming home from Florida. It’s a every 3 yr service I do, the cost was high $3000 but one breakdown and a tow will cost much more. 46,000 miles in three years I feel major maintenance with everything done is important. My next stop in Gaffney will be at 90,000 miles. What they do at 6 yrs is like a refurbishment of all the key systems. I also do the tranny change before the recommended mileage
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Google Street View for every gas stop! 1.) check the canopy height. 2.) check the slope of the driveway. Twice when I started out I used Google Sat View for gas stations to make sure I could get in & out. However, twice I got stuck with the slope of the drive way! On another planned trip the gas station canopy was only 12' - we're 12' 6"! And always fill up at no less than half a tank in case the gas station you planned to use is out of service!
Can you do a more indepth video on leveling about the does and don'ts?
Izzy…question for you on fixing the RV seams. You mentioned cutting out the bad area, how did you decide to remove it and not damage your paint?
Use a plastic silicone scraping tool. They are available at any big box store
Really enjoy your videos. Great information. Thanks. What Garmin do you have?
We have a Rand McNally gps
Thanks for your advice!! We appreciate you guys!!❤
After 30 years of RVing we eventually downsized from a class C to a B. As you can imagine space is a very premium in these large vans. We learned to carry the minimum as it's only the two of us. We do tend to overpack when it comes to food, however. In longer trips we add the storage box on the hitch mount. I do all the maintenance myself to save costs.
I have auto leveling on my class c and only had one time when they didn’t do their job. Love your videos
Thank you!
Hi Izzy and MJ, great video. You mentioned the plastic piece on the window. When it comes lose, what type of glue or solution do you recommend?
Sikaflex is what many manufacturers use
@@EndlessRVing Thank you very much, guys! We just purchased a coach and there is a few minor fixings to do. The window, lol is one of them.
Our first trip in our Class A was from New Hampshire to Tennessee. We definitely way overestimated how far we could drive in a day, we didn't make it to our overnight campground in Virginia until 11:30 at night.
On the way home we blew a fuel line and spent 3 days in a gas station parking lot in Virginia waiting on the part. What a first trip 😂. Its not stopping us though.
We have been RV’ing for about 29 years now, we always do & recommend, a “SHAKE DOWN Cruise” (we are Navy🤷♀️)
A short trip, before a long trip, to a local campground to make sure everything works , but close to home is a MUST!
I'm a retired truck driver and have to say that a pretrip is paramount, you have to stay ahead of your game with large vehicles. You put out a good video.
Great information! The pretrip inspection is so important. I do one every morning with my work truck (armored car) , we have a checklist we follow. And at the end of the day we do it again. Instead of checking fluid levels we check for leaks and any sign of wear or other damage.
One night I forgot to put the awning away, it was nice during the day. A big wind storm came in over night, and broke one of the awning fittings and crashed into the side . Had to get a mobile repair to get it retracted to get home. The awning had to be replaced when we got home. Waiting for parts still.
My brother in law uses auto level on his 36’ fifth wheel he says it’s ok to have your wheels off the ground, is he ok to say that?
I do the 4 corner weights at the Cat Scale. It takes two weighs the first one cost more than the second weight. The first is with the coach totally on the scales. The second weight is with one side on the scale and the other side is off the scale. Then a little math and you have all 4 corner weights. Safe travels.
Have an amazing evening and take care guys.
I'm not an RVer yet, but I hope to be, but I make stupid mistakes, practically daily, so thanks for helping me make fewer of them.
All good points. Our 2022 Bay Star Sport has lead acid batteries (coach and chassis). I check fluid levels twice a year. Not unusual to have to add distilled water to at least a cell or two.
Great video as usual guys.😊
Hi guys! Thanks for sharing these important tips. I happen to be an over packer 🫤… your video addresses lots of important things! Happy travels 😊 … Lisa
Great video an information!! I’ve made plenty of mistakes, thankfully none catastrophic. We are constantly learning.
We always are, unfortunately at a price a lot of the time. LOL
Good tips for everyone, not just beginners. Im sure we all have gone overweight in our rvs at first!
your code Endless doesn't work?
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I use a special oil for auto rubber on my sunroof rubber seals ever year. Rubber seals anywhere on any vehicle needs treated every year!
One other weight related thing is towing too heavy a vehicle. Just because your hitch is rated 5000 or 7500 lbs doesn't mean you can tow that much. You have to look at your combined weight rating.
Great video. As a crash reconstructionist for a state patrol for 20 years, one thing almost everyone overlooks is axle weight rating, alot will know there GVWR, but not how much each tire is rating for and usually overload the steer axle tires. And I can't count how many crashes due to blown tires because of age, and dry rot.
Great video, but contrary to your process I auto level every time without a problem. I do however always make sure my tires are not off the ground. Incredible how many people I see camping like that, so much stress on the hydraulic system!
Great information!! We too have a Garmin, in one place we decide to use Google maps. We found ourselves on a very narrow country road and two small bridges. On top of the bridges being small width wise but we were definitely over the weight limit and no place to turn around. We felt like the Duke of Hazard at this point. Luckily we made it. Thank God!!
Good info as usual!
Great video Izzy and Mj! I like all those facts to know about your Rv before you plan a trip. I like that you need to know your weight you are pulling and putting into the Rv. Thus is great to know and learn! Thank you! Great tips! 👍
Good video. What was the name of the blocks that you use? Thank you.
Oxblox. They are in the video description
@@EndlessRVing Thank you. Have old ears and couldn't make it out clearly.
As always, excellent video, MJ and Izzy. And timely too! We've had our coach about 2 1/2 years, we're coming due for some specific maintenance. Just yesterday I was checking the coach and heard some random beeping sound inside - smoke detectors, had to replace the batteries. Then as I exited the coach the entrance door suddenly felt strange, very loose, and I found a tiny piece of broken metal at my feet. The mechanism that keeps the door firmly propped open so that it doesn't slam shut in the wind snapped off, now the door just flops around loose. As near I can determine It looks like the only fix is to replace the whole latching mechanism at the top of the door, will have to check with our RV dealer. Having the door loose is not an option. It's always something, no matter how small or big, you have to keep up with these things!
Thanks for sharing Wes! Can you give us your email? We have a question for you. (You can email us at EndlessRVing@gmail.com if you like.)
my mistake was not draining all the water out of the heater - 1500 dollars later and my wife is still talking to me
Not too long before I arrive in America and begin my search for the ideal RV for me 😎Your tips and routines have been invaluable as have your thoughts on different makes of campers. I look at certain sites every day and follow a few special people like yourselves to learn more about virtually everything.
You two are exceptional with your advice and never compromise with your sponsors. I’m really looking forward to meeting up with you both one day. Thank you 😊
One thought I had whilst watching today’s video is the question of your refrigerator. I’m assuming it’s somewhere near the middle of your RV and given that we all buy too much food, drinks and ice etc. could this be compromising the weight distribution of your rig. I imagine the other side of the van is not weighed the same unless you compromise with your external storage. Just a thought 😉✨
It did in the middle of the coach.
Great thinking being new to this all !
Balance is key!
Speaking of refrigerators , do not buy the expensive shelf bars at the RV store… go to walmart and but tension curtain rods for a fraction of the price. It really helps to keep stuff from sliding around or falling out when you open the door. (Just a small hint from an RVer of 29 years.)
Blessings on your new adventures in the U.S.
Thanks for the tips always good info. I just weight my RV with 150 gal of water and 1/2 full gray and black tank and all the #stuff that me and my wife can carry. Still have 4,000LBS of cargo capacity left. It’s hard to beat the cargo capacity of a super C literally no limitations on what you can bring. 😊
Expect Inside Dually tire pressures and temperatures higher than others. Additionally, the Winnebago Navion exhaust comes out in front of our duallies on the passenger side. They always run hotter than the other set of duallies. Florida heat very stressful on duallies so I put new ones on at 5yr date code. In Atlanta, I have the front tires spin balanced on my rig. Not only does it give a smoother ride but it actually decreases the heat when driving in the south.
My biggest mistakes so far is I haven't driven my class A yet. I haven't been with my hubby during maintenance schedule 😫. Those two things should be very important for every team.
Now regarding mattress I have Wilderness RV Mattress its perfectly find except when I did removed the mattress from the plastic package. I started coughing and my throat was itching. I did make the mistake to wrap the mattress in plastic when it went for repairs . When I removed the plastic I have the same reaction. I am very sensitive to anything and very allergic. Now have anyone have any problems like the one I have experienced with any mattress. This is only if I wrap the mattress with plastic . I do have a mattress cover on it.
Another thing we are planning a trip to Gettysburg and would love to here a few campgrounds recommendations that aren't to crowder with full hook up. Thanks
Awesome video! Very important tips. We do all of these as well. We have the TPMS system for truck and 5th wheel, have have the RV Garmin 890 for travel plans and we check all of our seals and seams regularly. Now that the pollen has calmed down here in NJ we need to clean our home on wheels!! Safe travels!
I've never made a mistake with an RV. Ok, it's bcuz I haven't bought one yet. 🤣🤣
😂
curious, why use a tire minder? doesn't the rv have all those sensors to tell you what's what?
No our RV did not come with TPMS
You two are awesome! An issue that you have mentioned in the past is the scarcity of camping sites available without reservations. We used to travel and we could call while on the road and most campgrounds would have sites open for the night, no more is that a luxury.
Great info and things everyone needs to know. Roof seals is a big thing even just keeping the roof clean. I also maintain the slide mechanisms (we have 2 different ones) and the seals around the slides. Check your awning and the system that rolls it up. Door and compartment latches and locks.
What is the material on the blocks you use? Are they heavy-duty rubber ? What do you look at in a site that tells you to pull them out ? I know the obvious as far as grade pitch, but is there anything else 😊