Thank you! My husband and I were just talking about needing to get one of these because we’re heading to a campground in May that has high water pressure. Thank you for the link!
I LOVED the ending! it was so great to look back through the years. I have learned so much from you guys. I feel like you are some of my best-friends, and it is great to watch how far we have come. Thanks for all of the great work and super videos.
We look forward to your weekly videos!! Always entertaining and you guys always have great tips of things that really happen!! Happy travels and hope to meet you all on the road!!❤
Here, hold my beer I do not need a stinking check list, as I drive off forgetting to retract the stabilizers or tongue jack all the way and bend the crap out of them. :) I've driven off and left my door mat, driven right over my chocks and left them behind. Left the camper door keys or cell phone on the rear bumper on the truck. But I'm a newbee and have only been camping for 50 plus years. :)
This was great information but that ending got me all emotional 😭 Crazy how a few years makes such a huge difference in a kids life ! It’s been fun watching your kids grow up and spread their wings, but can you keep Caleb at “home” 😘 Safe travels Blessings
…and the Academy Award goes to….Marc Leach for outstanding cinematography and editing!!!! Wow! Your videos are not only impeccably thought-out and “chock” full of good advice, but they are so visually pleasing! Thank you for giving us something to look forward to every Sunday night!
coming up on our 2 yr anniversary of life on the road and watching the last 5 minutes of this video was wonderful! It called to mind how instrumental you all were in our decision to go for it and we thank you. Start Small Start Now.....yes!
I loved the ending. I've been here since the first video/first tire moment with that guardian angel and I recognized every single moment along the way and Im thankful y'all have shared your memories with us. Can't wait to see what this upcoming season has in store for everyone. 🥰
The ending of this video was phenomenal. We have four kids. Fifteen all the way down to twins that are five. My wife and I have been trying to decide if purchasing a camper is a wise decision. I've watched several of your videos trying to learn what to have, what to do, and what to expect. This was an epic culmination of the wonderful memories your family has created. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Hi Mark and Trish. This video is absolutely spot on. I agree entirely that you should just start with the essentials. Otherwise you just end up focusing on ‘what you think you need’ and not the experience. As an aside, you inspired us to buy an RV after being in a tent trailer for a few years. Looking back, we were anxious about taking the leap and kept waiting for the ‘perfect’ setup. But thanks to your videos, we took that step and have now spent several summers in our RV. Thank you.
Hope you have done a video retracting and exposing the Zero G hose you promoted! They are complete junk...very expensive junk. Please let your followers know that you no longer endorse...I hope!
Thank you guys so much, this video came just as we were starting to shop for some of these Items tonight. We just got into our first RV 2 days ago and are excited as we have been following you guys for a while! we hope to see you out there while we adjust to our new class A!!!!
A while back you inspired me to "start where you are". I had a Toyota Camry - so I filled it with camping gear and set out to solo camp. I am ADDICTED to camping now and am planning my next step - a pop up camper. Thank you so much for inspiring me!
On one Florida vaca all went great, then on the way back home....i was towing my new camper with SUV and my Sindy was following in the truck towing my brand new boat. At a stop to put air in SUV tires, Sindy was spooked by another driver as she was coming round the back of my camper and hit the new camper with the brand new boat. She was terrified, and then cried because I didn't yell or be mean. She said her ex husband would have and been mean. I explained it had already happened and couldn't be undone, and it was insured, why would I make it worse by damaging her. It's not what happens as much as how we handle it. People are more important than things.
You kids have really really really messed up a lot in the last 5 or 6 years!!!! Nothin better than that school of hard knocks!!!!! The ones you remember are the ones that 1 cause pain... 2 cost money.... 3 both!!!!! That's what gives us the memories! We all know the end ..... it's the journey where you make the memories!
X-chock wheel stabilizer is meant to be used after the tires on your RV have cooled off. They will contract when parked and expand when driving. Wait a bit after arrival and then install the x-choke. Or if you have to install the x-choke right away, make sure to get back to it after a certain period of time and double check and expand the x-choke.
I've been trying to find a clear cap for my end sewer piece. That way you can see if there is stuff there and prepare yourself. If you don't have a pull out sprayer for your kitchen faucet, you can use a Pur or any faucet filter. They work great! My max tire pressure is 50. I bought those tire minders for 50 pounds for $8 and can see at a glance what my tire pressures are.
Another tip if you are not full timing is to stock the kitchen, linens, and bathroom stuff with stuff dedicated to the camper. It can be cheap or used stuff, but having to pull stuff from your house every trip and back to the house after every trip is really annoying, and you will forget stuff!! Another thing is I've found the portable surge/EMS more useful. If you pull into a campsite and hookup and have a permanently installed surge, and the power pole is bad, then you have to move the trailer to try another site. If you have a portable, you can just walk over to another empty site and test before moving the trailer. (It has taken me four tries once to find a good power pole).
Honestly makes me feel so much better about some of my own mishaps! I learned so much from watching you guys before I got my travel trailer, but stuff happens, right? Another thing I learned from you was that it's ok to change your rig according to your changing needs. We are going to go to a class B [just 2 of us] and I can't wait to see what new adventures we get into!
On tpms, I installed the internal GM ones that work with the GM trailering app. I’m not a fan of all these different screens so I use the GM trailer and GM camera system for the internal screen and an iPad mini cellular ( for gps) for navigation. Two screens and superior oem integration. GM has ford beat here.
It’s as if you knew!!! We pick up our very 1st TT this week! 🙌🙌🙌 We’ve Followed you for years and I recently watched your previous newbie & setup/tear down checklists. Thank you for the years of inspiration- we’ve kept our daydream and, with our almost 1yo, we’re now doing it! 1st big road trip in May with our Summer to Remember shirts :) Thank you KYD fam :)
This brought up so many great memories of our own journey to where we are now. From leveling problems to poopsies and everything else. And now…we’re finally full-time!!! With 4 boys and a fifth-wheel. Thank you guys so much for all the inspiration you provided to us.
Small freezer, ice cube trays wouldn’t freeze between meals, so after 30 years of camping, spent less than$100 on a portable ice maker. Great addition…..makes ice in 8 minutes.
I would add keep your road days as short as possible, we rarely do over 300 miles a day. It's a lot more enjoyable to leave early and stop early. Why rush. Also pack a toolbox, rvs break constantly, but are simple to repair.
I think this is one of the best overall channels on RUclips. You can tell they try hard to give you value every video. These guys put a lot of work in to each video. I love this channel as a small youtuber it is like taking a class every Sunday on how I can grow my channel. Thank you guys, your lifestyle, and your hard work is appreciated.
Pick up our first travel trailer three weeks ago. Thank you so much for all the education you share with all of us. Made lots of lists of what we need. Have been a viewer since day one. Watching your kids grow has been enjoyable.
Chocking prevents damage caused bu high winds. Saw one moved 8' here in Arizona during the Monsoons and the damage to the stabilizer jacks thank goodness was covered by the warranty.
Thanks guys !!! Looking to purchase my 1st RV and your videos are AWESOME !!! I'm not comfortable yet, but looking forward to getting there and making the move.
We're Canadian RV newbies! We're going to be stationary for the next 8-12 mths, but then we hope to park our destination RV at a different location each year...well, each spring/summer/fall camping season. I'm learning a lot and I can't get enough ❤ The saying you're looking for is... "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it." I'll do my best avoid "poopsies" 😂
I am curious what does E3 stand for in your E3 Association? E3 is a baseball term. There is the E3 Chophouse (steakhouse in Steamboat Springs, Colorado- owned by ex-baseballer Adam LaRoche and his brothers Andy and Jeff, and by Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean (country western singers), and Willie Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show.
Great video! I always appreciate your video insights! Have you heard of the Bottle Jack Buddy. It's a nifty 100% USA made bottle jack accessory (for like $60 bucks). Powder coated and goes right on your bottle jack piston and then hugs the axle. Probably the safest, most compact and easiest way to jack up an RV to change a tire quickly.
Hi guys, I've enjoyed you all for years...this video was awesome just like they all are! I do have a random question, would you mind telling me where you purchased the Gray Wedge Pillow pictured at the beginning of the video? Thanks a bunch!
Love, Love everting thank you so much!!! I want to by a RV, I'm in Texas. Military. I'm solo. don't know anything. I want to move to fl. just have a job interview very conference I'm going to get it. I want the RV to live into I settle. please any idea where I can park or anything about Rv. from any Bady will be grate. going like city Fl. Va. Gad bless you all. :)
Just watched this, thank you for sharing. I am going to pick up our first family camper tomorrow (2014 Jayco 165rb). Helped me answer some of my questions.
RE the Anderson Levelers, I can’t find any info on how high you can roll up on them before it’s too far. Obviously, I can’t roll all the way over them, but can half my tire be over the edge and still support the tire? Is that the max height stated for 4” of lift? Thank you if you have knowledge on this because I can’t otherwise find an answer, including the instructions from Anderson!
As far as chocks, I had some extra 4x6's and I cut them into the middle/double chock design /----\ and use that between the double axle tires. I have had ZERO problems.
Excellent information. Obviously you can't possibly cover every little detail. Otherwise this episode would never end..... my added two cents... The travel day departure check list and a windstorm check list. A windstorm check list includes all loose equipment on the ground. Chairs, folding aluminum tables, a portable satellite dish, grills, games, etc make dangerous and damaging projectiles. I've had my roof mounted dish come lose, causing a leak, during a thunderstorm. I now know to turn her off when a storm is approaching or forecasted. While many awnings have wind sensors, they can't see a 60mph gust ahead of time. If you notice wind, check the forecast and bring the awnings in if necessary. A cheap water filter is good insurance against sediment clogging things up and eroding seals. I personally would add a filter to a start kit. Cheers!
My sewer shuts!!! I have never had any problems with my sewer cap! 2005 sierra...I use TST Max drop ins...they work wonderful!...I have the same sewer Hose you used before the new one you showed us!
I just bought my 1st RV in Show Low Az . I was doing good got to state park chalked tires, got trailer unhitched trailer and then forgot to unhook chains 😮 but I went slow so no big deal. I'm staying in Show Low for summer and loving it. Have a great season 😊
Hey you got good points and bad, not to talk bad , been camping 60+yr plastic blocks waste of money, 2×6s and 4x4 s work best for everything and cheaper, never wear gloves, hands are washable, tires if you need 1500lb upgrade to a2000,2500lb just to be safe they rate tires for empty trailer weights not loaded be safe and have fun
I was so excited to install that valtera cap and since this was the first time ever I was opening up that black tank valve, I really taught a little drip but seems the RV, who arrived from the dealership before winter and we were now in spring, had been emptied, well, it was not. Valve was pushed in but a lot came out, on me! Oh Boy, not a happy camper! I was shocked and surprised but I moved on, cleaned up as best as I could and installed everything. I will never take that off again! Good thing we are stationary.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Proof you have a good taste on the wireless network system because I saved that item earlier this morning and now I'm sitting here watching your video and it is the same item in your list 😂😂😂😂
Will add a “nice to have” tool. 3 foot breaker bar, extension and socket for removing trailer tire lugs. Not sure about others but my lugs have a 140 to 150 pound torque specification. A breaker bar makes it vastly easier to remove the lugs as opposed to the car wrench shown here. Totally worth the investment the first time you need it.
Great video! Thanks for the tips. New RV'er here and we're anxious and nervous for our first trip. You've got a new subscriber here. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your vids 😎
FYI you do NOT inflate to max cold on the tires. You go according to what EACH specific rig recommends. Tires A are sold for many different models and manufacturers
Seriously, just bought a class a and we are newbies. First RV , first big vehicle aside from experience hauling 12k pound trailers (not rvs). That intro made me think i was a complete idiot and i am already in line to pass through the gates of hell.
Good advice to slow down, and don't travel in the dark as relative newbies we got in a hurry at an unfamiliar campground, left before sunrise and did $4,500 in damage to our MH and $2,500 to neighbors tow vehicle. Lesson learned early on
Thanks for the video! Do you have an electric tongue jack you would recommend? The one on my trailer isnt cutting it and I'd like to upgrade. 7000lb TT
Inflate to max cold pressure on your RV tires???? That is hardly good advise. Find the inflation chart for your brand and size and follow it. Max inflation can create tire wear issues, rough ride problems and several other concerns. Adjust tire pressure to your proper load... not max cold pressure.
Good Morning, We are getting our new trailer this month. We are Newbies for sure. Quick question, what can we use to clean the shower? At home I use something with bleach and I know this can’t be used in our trailer. Help…. 😊
great vid.... one can go slow and get it right the first time, or speed thru it and make a mistake or two that will require more of the time that you didnt know that you had, to repair or do it over.... slow and steady is always better.... BUT..... when you are going slow, learn a routine, which will then naturally speed up the process. the goal is to make no mistakes while LEARNING how to be quick about it..... when one is slow and they have others waiting on them, is not good for anyone, so find the patience to learn how to keep up with other RV'ers. If you care to learn and have the ability, it will happen.... the accessory "add-on" dump valve is a great safety against leakage from the tank valves, and can be even more functional than some realize.... when camping, the worst "normal" thing that can happen is having the black tank fill up at night... the accessory dump wont solve this, but what it can do is allow the main black tank valve to be opened a little bit, draining some of the effluent out into the drain line, backing up against the valve that was added to the outlet of the waste plumbing, which then frees up a little space in the tank for at least a couple more uses before dumping it.. it takes the worry out of the inconvenience of finding the black tank full when urgency arises.... the black tank should NOT be dumped every day, but it should be allowed to fill to more than half full before dumping..... why?, because the solids that drop into the tank may not be be carried out with the effluent as its drained away, and as it sets on the bottom of the the tank without enough liquid to float it, it can harden to the bottom of the tank, which is the start of a very annoying problem that may get to be an expensive problem... in modern rv's, one should be able to go a couple weeks without any need or reason to dump the black tank.....
I just subscribed. I am a travel hospital worker who moves all over the US for work. I hate staying in hotels for months and I hate Airbnb because its hard to find a place for a solid 3 months to stay in that isnt booked every other weekend. So, I have decided to buy an Airstream 23ft Flying Cloud. Before I commit to that, I have made a play list of all airstream related content especially what to buy before you get one. So thank you for this.
Love it! Thanks for the reminders, less than a year into our journey, 5 trips on the books with 2 boys, and my Dad who's 73 with dementia. My 12 year old helped with the black tank last week. 😀
Thought a surge protector was not needed, did a few hour shakedown at a park and did not plug mine in. No 110 on plugs plugged it in the 50 amp was wired wrong. Went to the 30 amp,and got by no damage. Must have.
Fantastic video! I quote you 2 all the time for my knowledge and how well we are set up our first year out camping. Just wanted to point out, the 2nd most replayed part of the video is Trish swimming underwater 😅
I might be mistaken but I thought you would post a video that Trish did regarding her kitchen and cooking, etc. It was about an hour long, but maybe not. I enjoy your videos either way, they are always well done and entertaining, thanks so much.
Such a great episode! I have been following you for at least four years. I get to visit places I never knew existed, I get blessed by your willingness to share your humble moments, and your energy is hands down inspiring. Thank you for all you do to spread joy.
Hi Marc, what brand of storage Tube do you use to store your stinky slinky? We are wanting to buy one but some of the reviews are not very good on some of them, any help would be appreciated thank you in advance and thank you for helping us learn!
I watched one of your videos where you talked about your truck hitch. I have never seen a hitch like it. Been trying to find video with no luck! Can you please tell me about your hitch?
Great video! Thanks. Do you have a list of tow vehicles and trailer setups y’all have had? I’d also be curious to know what you learned from each iteration or pros and cons.
Mark & Trish, thank you for all this information. Even though I have been an "seasonal rv'er" for about 5 years, all of these videos help to remind me both of WHY I enjoy camping in the RV, and the adventures that I have yet to experience. I love the ending. That was totally an awesome integration of video and music. Thank you for sharing you Daydream!!!
I retrofitted by Winnebago Navion with the Lippert Waste Master hose. One of the best modifications I have made. The dump process is much easier and cleaner.
No matter how long I have been rv’ing I always have a check list that I go by on my phone. I break it down to the day before travel. The day of travel. And arrival. My wife takes care of the inside and she has her checklists.
How could I have forgotten to mention a pressure regulator? This belong's with the essential items: amzn.to/3tHSheV
Thank you! My husband and I were just talking about needing to get one of these because we’re heading to a campground in May that has high water pressure. Thank you for the link!
I thought the New Airstream had one built in?
@@jamesstark1750 Good point. It does... and I forgot to mention that too! ;)
I LOVED the ending! it was so great to look back through the years. I have learned so much from you guys. I feel like you are some of my best-friends, and it is great to watch how far we have come. Thanks for all of the great work and super videos.
Well said
We look forward to your weekly videos!! Always entertaining and you guys always have great tips of things that really happen!! Happy travels and hope to meet you all on the road!!❤
"I'm gonna have to change my skin" ..God,I'm still laughing from the first time he said that.
Here, hold my beer I do not need a stinking check list, as I drive off forgetting to retract the stabilizers or tongue jack all the way and bend the crap out of them. :) I've driven off and left my door mat, driven right over my chocks and left them behind. Left the camper door keys or cell phone on the rear bumper on the truck. But I'm a newbee and have only been camping for 50 plus years. :)
This was great information but that ending got me all emotional 😭
Crazy how a few years makes such a huge difference in a kids life !
It’s been fun watching your kids grow up and spread their wings, but can you keep Caleb at “home” 😘
Safe travels
Blessings
…and the Academy Award goes to….Marc Leach for outstanding cinematography and editing!!!! Wow! Your videos are not only impeccably thought-out and “chock” full of good advice, but they are so visually pleasing! Thank you for giving us something to look forward to every Sunday night!
I thought they said they paid someone to edit?
And the kids make incredible B reel actors.
coming up on our 2 yr anniversary of life on the road and watching the last 5 minutes of this video was wonderful! It called to mind how instrumental you all were in our decision to go for it and we thank you. Start Small Start Now.....yes!
Luckily "the Wifi is going strong!" Best Line
Trish giggling as she films and is remembering Mark saying "SHOES?! I am going to have to change my skin!" 😄😄😄 And I just love seeing Cable "reruns"!
I loved the ending. I've been here since the first video/first tire moment with that guardian angel and I recognized every single moment along the way and Im thankful y'all have shared your memories with us. Can't wait to see what this upcoming season has in store for everyone. 🥰
The ending of this video was phenomenal. We have four kids. Fifteen all the way down to twins that are five. My wife and I have been trying to decide if purchasing a camper is a wise decision. I've watched several of your videos trying to learn what to have, what to do, and what to expect. This was an epic culmination of the wonderful memories your family has created. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences.
Hi Mark and Trish. This video is absolutely spot on. I agree entirely that you should just start with the essentials. Otherwise you just end up focusing on ‘what you think you need’ and not the experience.
As an aside, you inspired us to buy an RV after being in a tent trailer for a few years. Looking back, we were anxious about taking the leap and kept waiting for the ‘perfect’ setup. But thanks to your videos, we took that step and have now spent several summers in our RV. Thank you.
Hope you have done a video retracting and exposing the Zero G hose you promoted! They are complete junk...very expensive junk. Please let your followers know that you no longer endorse...I hope!
Thank you guys so much, this video came just as we were starting to shop for some of these Items tonight. We just got into our first RV 2 days ago and are excited as we have been following you guys for a while! we hope to see you out there while we adjust to our new class A!!!!
Valterra twist on waste valve is a must have on a rv. Traded my Happy Camper for a new product called Unique Rv Digest it, look it up, you’ll like it!
Simple cheap dishwashing gloves at any Dollar Store work great.
A while back you inspired me to "start where you are". I had a Toyota Camry - so I filled it with camping gear and set out to solo camp. I am ADDICTED to camping now and am planning my next step - a pop up camper. Thank you so much for inspiring me!
On one Florida vaca all went great, then on the way back home....i was towing my new camper with SUV and my Sindy was following in the truck towing my brand new boat. At a stop to put air in SUV tires, Sindy was spooked by another driver as she was coming round the back of my camper and hit the new camper with the brand new boat. She was terrified, and then cried because I didn't yell or be mean. She said her ex husband would have and been mean. I explained it had already happened and couldn't be undone, and it was insured, why would I make it worse by damaging her. It's not what happens as much as how we handle it. People are more important than things.
You kids have really really really messed up a lot in the last 5 or 6 years!!!! Nothin better than that school of hard knocks!!!!!
The ones you remember are the ones that 1 cause pain... 2 cost money....
3 both!!!!! That's what gives us the memories! We all know the end ..... it's the journey where you make the memories!
X-chock wheel stabilizer is meant to be used after the tires on your RV have cooled off. They will contract when parked and expand when driving. Wait a bit after arrival and then install the x-choke. Or if you have to install the x-choke right away, make sure to get back to it after a certain period of time and double check and expand the x-choke.
That is such a good point that I would have never thought of. Thank you!
I've been trying to find a clear cap for my end sewer piece. That way you can see if there is stuff there and prepare yourself. If you don't have a pull out sprayer for your kitchen faucet, you can use a Pur or any faucet filter. They work great! My max tire pressure is 50. I bought those tire minders for 50 pounds for $8 and can see at a glance what my tire pressures are.
I just always assume there's going to be something coming out of the drain line and step to the side and have rubber gloves on.
Amazon sells the Valtera cap WITH a handle making removing a snap. Clear or black $13 (I think) and a bonus 3/4" hose fitting for flushing
I have a clear fitting at both ends of our sewer hose. Helps a ton.
Into our 3rd year part time. KYD was the first videos we started with. Got us started right and we really appreciate them
Another tip if you are not full timing is to stock the kitchen, linens, and bathroom stuff with stuff dedicated to the camper. It can be cheap or used stuff, but having to pull stuff from your house every trip and back to the house after every trip is really annoying, and you will forget stuff!! Another thing is I've found the portable surge/EMS more useful. If you pull into a campsite and hookup and have a permanently installed surge, and the power pole is bad, then you have to move the trailer to try another site. If you have a portable, you can just walk over to another empty site and test before moving the trailer. (It has taken me four tries once to find a good power pole).
Honestly makes me feel so much better about some of my own mishaps! I learned so much from watching you guys before I got my travel trailer, but stuff happens, right? Another thing I learned from you was that it's ok to change your rig according to your changing needs. We are going to go to a class B [just 2 of us] and I can't wait to see what new adventures we get into!
On tpms, I installed the internal GM ones that work with the GM trailering app. I’m not a fan of all these different screens so I use the GM trailer and GM camera system for the internal screen and an iPad mini cellular ( for gps) for navigation. Two screens and superior oem integration. GM has ford beat here.
It’s as if you knew!!! We pick up our very 1st TT this week! 🙌🙌🙌 We’ve Followed you for years and I recently watched your previous newbie & setup/tear down checklists.
Thank you for the years of inspiration- we’ve kept our daydream and, with our almost 1yo, we’re now doing it! 1st big road trip in May with our Summer to Remember shirts :)
Thank you KYD fam :)
This brought up so many great memories of our own journey to where we are now. From leveling problems to poopsies and everything else. And now…we’re finally full-time!!! With 4 boys and a fifth-wheel. Thank you guys so much for all the inspiration you provided to us.
Small freezer, ice cube trays wouldn’t freeze between meals, so after 30 years of camping, spent less than$100 on a portable ice maker. Great addition…..makes ice in 8 minutes.
I would add keep your road days as short as possible, we rarely do over 300 miles a day. It's a lot more enjoyable to leave early and stop early. Why rush. Also pack a toolbox, rvs break constantly, but are simple to repair.
The Campco white water hoses get hard as a rock below 45 degs. and are a real pain to even get back in the storage area.
Oh my gosh! That ending! Bring out the tissues! So amazing to see your kids grow into such amazing adults! xo
I think this is one of the best overall channels on RUclips. You can tell they try hard to give you value every video. These guys put a lot of work in to each video. I love this channel as a small youtuber it is like taking a class every Sunday on how I can grow my channel. Thank you guys, your lifestyle, and your hard work is appreciated.
Pick up our first travel trailer three weeks ago. Thank you so much for all the education you share with all of us. Made lots of lists of what we need. Have been a viewer since day one. Watching your kids grow has been enjoyable.
Chocking prevents damage caused bu high winds. Saw one moved 8' here in Arizona during the Monsoons and the damage to the stabilizer jacks thank goodness was covered by the warranty.
Thanks guys !!! Looking to purchase my 1st RV and your videos are AWESOME !!! I'm not comfortable yet, but looking forward to getting there and making the move.
wonderful site....great tips and some were very descriptive (uggh)...lol...thanks for tips and
from former residents of Arizona safe travels.
We're Canadian RV newbies! We're going to be stationary for the next 8-12 mths, but then we hope to park our destination RV at a different location each year...well, each spring/summer/fall camping season.
I'm learning a lot and I can't get enough ❤
The saying you're looking for is...
"It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."
I'll do my best avoid "poopsies" 😂
I am curious what does E3 stand for in your E3 Association? E3 is a baseball term. There is the E3 Chophouse (steakhouse in Steamboat Springs, Colorado- owned by ex-baseballer Adam LaRoche and his brothers Andy and Jeff, and by Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean (country western singers), and Willie Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show.
Great video! I always appreciate your video insights! Have you heard of the Bottle Jack Buddy. It's a nifty 100% USA made bottle jack accessory (for like $60 bucks). Powder coated and goes right on your bottle jack piston and then hugs the axle. Probably the safest, most compact and easiest way to jack up an RV to change a tire quickly.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂 y’all rock ! Thanks for vid. Safe travels !
Hi guys, I've enjoyed you all for years...this video was awesome just like they all are!
I do have a random question, would you mind telling me where you purchased the Gray Wedge Pillow pictured at the beginning of the video?
Thanks a bunch!
Love, Love everting thank you so much!!! I want to by a RV, I'm in Texas. Military. I'm solo. don't know anything. I want to move to fl. just have a job interview very conference I'm going to get it. I want the RV to live into I settle. please any idea where I can park or anything about Rv. from any Bady will be grate. going like city Fl. Va. Gad bless you all. :)
Just watched this, thank you for sharing. I am going to pick up our first family camper tomorrow (2014 Jayco 165rb). Helped me answer some of my questions.
Absolutely love your videos. Thank you for taking a lil bit of anxiety of when I hit the road.
RE the Anderson Levelers, I can’t find any info on how high you can roll up on them before it’s too far. Obviously, I can’t roll all the way over them, but can half my tire be over the edge and still support the tire? Is that the max height stated for 4” of lift? Thank you if you have knowledge on this because I can’t otherwise find an answer, including the instructions from Anderson!
As far as chocks, I had some extra 4x6's and I cut them into the middle/double chock design /----\ and use that between the double axle tires. I have had ZERO problems.
Excellent information. Obviously you can't possibly cover every little detail. Otherwise this episode would never end..... my added two cents... The travel day departure check list and a windstorm check list. A windstorm check list includes all loose equipment on the ground. Chairs, folding aluminum tables, a portable satellite dish, grills, games, etc make dangerous and damaging projectiles. I've had my roof mounted dish come lose, causing a leak, during a thunderstorm. I now know to turn her off when a storm is approaching or forecasted. While many awnings have wind sensors, they can't see a 60mph gust ahead of time. If you notice wind, check the forecast and bring the awnings in if necessary.
A cheap water filter is good insurance against sediment clogging things up and eroding seals. I personally would add a filter to a start kit.
Cheers!
My sewer shuts!!! I have never had any problems with my sewer cap! 2005 sierra...I use TST Max drop ins...they work wonderful!...I have the same sewer Hose you used before the new one you showed us!
I just bought my 1st RV in Show Low Az . I was doing good got to state park chalked tires, got trailer unhitched trailer and then forgot to unhook chains 😮 but I went slow so no big deal. I'm staying in Show Low for summer and loving it. Have a great season 😊
By the way, because of you two, I now own a new travel trailer. I've been watching you two for some time now.
Hey you got good points and bad, not to talk bad , been camping 60+yr plastic blocks waste of money, 2×6s and 4x4 s work best for everything and cheaper, never wear gloves, hands are washable, tires if you need 1500lb upgrade to a2000,2500lb just to be safe they rate tires for empty trailer weights not loaded be safe and have fun
I was so excited to install that valtera cap and since this was the first time ever I was opening up that black tank valve, I really taught a little drip but seems the RV, who arrived from the dealership before winter and we were now in spring, had been emptied, well, it was not. Valve was pushed in but a lot came out, on me! Oh Boy, not a happy camper! I was shocked and surprised but I moved on, cleaned up as best as I could and installed everything. I will never take that off again! Good thing we are stationary.
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Proof you have a good taste on the wireless network system because I saved that item earlier this morning and now I'm sitting here watching your video and it is the same item in your list 😂😂😂😂
Will add a “nice to have” tool. 3 foot breaker bar, extension and socket for removing trailer tire lugs. Not sure about others but my lugs have a 140 to 150 pound torque specification. A breaker bar makes it vastly easier to remove the lugs as opposed to the car wrench shown here. Totally worth the investment the first time you need it.
Great video! Thanks for the tips. New RV'er here and we're anxious and nervous for our first trip. You've got a new subscriber here. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your vids 😎
FYI you do NOT inflate to max cold on the tires. You go according to what EACH specific rig recommends. Tires
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Seriously, just bought a class a and we are newbies. First RV , first big vehicle aside from experience hauling 12k pound trailers (not rvs).
That intro made me think i was a complete idiot and i am already in line to pass through the gates of hell.
Good advice to slow down, and don't travel in the dark as relative newbies we got in a hurry at an unfamiliar campground, left before sunrise and did $4,500 in damage to our MH and $2,500 to neighbors tow vehicle. Lesson learned early on
Thanks for the video! Do you have an electric tongue jack you would recommend? The one on my trailer isnt cutting it and I'd like to upgrade. 7000lb TT
Inflate to max cold pressure on your RV tires???? That is hardly good advise. Find the inflation chart for your brand and size and follow it. Max inflation can create tire wear issues, rough ride problems and several other concerns. Adjust tire pressure to your proper load... not max cold pressure.
Good Morning, We are getting our new trailer this month. We are Newbies for sure. Quick question, what can we use to clean the shower? At home I use something with bleach and I know this can’t be used in our trailer. Help…. 😊
great vid....
one can go slow and get it right the first time, or speed thru it and make a mistake or two that will require more of the time that you didnt know that you had, to repair or do it over.... slow and steady is always better.... BUT..... when you are going slow, learn a routine, which will then naturally speed up the process. the goal is to make no mistakes while LEARNING how to be quick about it..... when one is slow and they have others waiting on them, is not good for anyone, so find the patience to learn how to keep up with other RV'ers.
If you care to learn and have the ability, it will happen....
the accessory "add-on" dump valve is a great safety against leakage from the tank valves, and can be even more functional than some realize.... when camping, the worst "normal" thing that can happen is having the black tank fill up at night... the accessory dump wont solve this, but what it can do is allow the main black tank valve to be opened a little bit, draining some of the effluent out into the drain line, backing up against the valve that was added to the outlet of the waste plumbing, which then frees up a little space in the tank for at least a couple more uses before dumping it.. it takes the worry out of the inconvenience of finding the black tank full when urgency arises....
the black tank should NOT be dumped every day, but it should be allowed to fill to more than half full before dumping..... why?, because the solids that drop into the tank may not be be carried out with the effluent as its drained away, and as it sets on the bottom of the the tank without enough liquid to float it, it can harden to the bottom of the tank, which is the start of a very annoying problem that may get to be an expensive problem... in modern rv's, one should be able to go a couple weeks without any need or reason to dump the black tank.....
I just subscribed. I am a travel hospital worker who moves all over the US for work. I hate staying in hotels for months and I hate Airbnb because its hard to find a place for a solid 3 months to stay in that isnt booked every other weekend. So, I have decided to buy an Airstream 23ft Flying Cloud. Before I commit to that, I have made a play list of all airstream related content especially what to buy before you get one. So thank you for this.
Y’all ever talk about the big mudflaps/rock tamers. Ive been combing the vids looking for them.
Blows my mind that people get trucks near $100,000 and they aren't 4x4.
379: u guy definitely r showyy/shine team aireostream preachers/users & watching I see the appeal other than your dad & his dad' RV.
Love it! Thanks for the reminders, less than a year into our journey, 5 trips on the books with 2 boys, and my Dad who's 73 with dementia. My 12 year old helped with the black tank last week. 😀
Thought a surge protector was not needed, did a few hour shakedown at a park and did not plug mine in. No 110 on plugs plugged it in the 50 amp was wired wrong. Went to the 30 amp,and got by no damage. Must have.
Every twenty minute job is just one broken bolt away from a three day ordeal.
Tight enough?
Stop right before it breaks.
Fantastic video! I quote you 2 all the time for my knowledge and how well we are set up our first year out camping. Just wanted to point out, the 2nd most replayed part of the video is Trish swimming underwater 😅
OMG you have to take your skin off... hilarious!! That was some funny business right there.
I might be mistaken but I thought you would post a video that Trish did regarding her kitchen and cooking, etc. It was about an hour long, but maybe not. I enjoy your videos either way, they are always well done and entertaining, thanks so much.
Such a great episode! I have been following you for at least four years. I get to visit places I never knew existed, I get blessed by your willingness to share your humble moments, and your energy is hands down inspiring. Thank you for all you do to spread joy.
This was legit one of your best “between the episodes” vlogs! I loved the extras that never made the final cut. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great video!!
Man, watching the ending to this video made me realize just how broken I truly am.
Okay cool, thanks for all the info. It seems like you guys make $500k a year though so it's kinda hard to resonate.
Thank you for showing all the mistakes. I’m sure that hit the ego but that stuff happens and props to you my friend. Great video.
Love the end the memories, we started 6 months ago and we have done so much already. Great times.
Hi Marc, what brand of storage Tube do you use to store your stinky slinky? We are wanting to buy one but some of the reviews are not very good on some of them, any help would be appreciated thank you in advance and thank you for helping us learn!
Thanks for your videos, Waiting on our first trailer to be delivered so we can start our camper trailer journey!...
Your son 😂 “ya know… sign just came outta nowhere” 😂
Wi-Fi working though! 😂
Use a clear cap on your drain line clean outs. So you see and not be surprised. 👍👍👍
I watched one of your videos where you talked about your truck hitch. I have never seen a hitch like it. Been trying to find video with no luck! Can you please tell me about your hitch?
I love you guys! I’m new to rv. So you guys will be my RV parents! I’m ready! Haha
Great video! Thanks. Do you have a list of tow vehicles and trailer setups y’all have had? I’d also be curious to know what you learned from each iteration or pros and cons.
I keep a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol, and spray my gloves after each use. Also spray any other contact points.
we switched to a pulververizer setup for our black tank setup, takes a few mins longer but no big hoses and mess to deal with.
I love you guys, but I shake my head a lot watching your fails. My wife would kill me many times over. But you have great advice.
Can someone explain how those X chocks that go in-between the tires is not enough to stop the RV from moving forward or backward?
The black tank valve on my Mallard is reliably bad. Every time I pull the cap off I get a little surprise.
Great video thank you, hopefully gearing up for my first long term Rv trip:)
Can you compare an adjustable water regular verses a non adjustable? Which is better
Mark & Trish, thank you for all this information. Even though I have been an "seasonal rv'er" for about 5 years, all of these videos help to remind me both of WHY I enjoy camping in the RV, and the adventures that I have yet to experience. I love the ending. That was totally an awesome integration of video and music. Thank you for sharing you Daydream!!!
Another great video with good info. I really appreciate how you deliver your messages
I retrofitted by Winnebago Navion with the Lippert Waste Master hose. One of the best modifications I have made. The dump process is much easier and cleaner.
I'll likely end up doing it to share, but I'll have to also modify the sewer hose storage.
You guys cracked me up!! Thanks for the info and the laughs!!!
They need magnetic bumper rails u attach even if spoils the look when not cruising down interstate.
I cant believe I RVd for 4 years and never had a surge protector. I was so lucky to have never had a booboo, wont do it again
No matter how long I have been rv’ing I always have a check list that I go by on my phone. I break it down to the day before travel. The day of travel. And arrival. My wife takes care of the inside and she has her checklists.
It's such a good idea!
Almost 10 minutes of promo and banter before the first tip? No thank you, I turned you off.