RV Newbie: Tips & Must Have Gear for Beginners
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On fresh water hoses, I always connect the two ends together when not in use, it keeps dirt and bugs from getting inside them. Good video, thanks for sharing.
Steve Knepper great tip, thanks.
Seems such common sense. Great tip. I wasn’t doing that but going forward I will.
Just run water through it before hooking up. Closing the two ends promotes a jungle of mold. Leave it open.
Grow that mould
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When i was a 71 year old solo RV lady with a flat tire on my fifth wheel, the tow truck driver said 'I have to go in to town to get the right size socket to get the tire off.' I was able to say 'wait - I have one in my silverware drawer!' I also keep the spare fuses there because you know how hard it is to remember where you keep the things that you need often, but not often enough to remember where they are. How much silverware does a solo rver need.
Hello Katia, this is Tom. I'm thinking about buying an RV and going solo for 6 mo ths a year. I'm always interested in hearing about those who have done this. Any insight and stories would be appreciated! Thanks
"The adventure start immediately." This is the best advice that has changed my perspective on RV travel.
OMG!! your face when you said "yeah" to taking off some weight for the hitch! Hilarious!! 2:54
100% shocked I could have forget that. Unreal. Makes me cringe just thinking about how I I almost dropped the rig. If you go back to see the video, I actually accelerated trying to get the stinger "unstuck".
@@KeepYourDaydream Wow, I just replayed that part. :0 . Hey man I must say, you have the coolest personality and family!!! Wish I had a friend like you. Been watching your videos since you started making videos lol I was like 20 years old. Maybe one day me and my wife will see yall on the road.
@@KeepYourDaydream yet, you handle an embarassing moment like a champ. I litter laughed my butt of when I saw your face! 🙃
I remember watching that episode...his face was in total shock, there's no other word to use for his expression!
I thought that was funny too it would’ve been interesting to see him pull forward. I called those moments brain freeze. It happens at every age
Newbie here doing some homework before first purchase. Thanks for this video!
This is the quickest 30 minutes 😢
I always want MORE !!!!!!
Well done, you are so great at sharing your experience and knowledge.....Helping people be safer on the road and have better experiences!!!! Thanks
Was expecting him to mention to check the wheel lug nuts for the proper tightness in foot pounds and maybe Carrie a torch wrench with you too.
Awesome, let me get my notepad. This is what I need right now, well this and a Mexican restaurant that lets me inside and gives me chips and salsa. I miss you restaurants.
Thanks for the refresher M and T. Regarding blowouts. BEFORE you go on your first trip get the proper jack for the trailer and find out where the jacking points on the trailer are. One place they aren’t is the axle. Ask me how I know.
Sandra Westley from the UK yes always travel with a jack that will take you axle weight, we had a blow out on our 4x4 front drive in France, and we were on the exit of the Motorway which had a slope, and with 2 jacks one an axle jack, we had a job holding the weight of the vehicle to be able to change the tyre, not only that we were stuck in France for 5 days to get the replacement, so. Have to find a camping site close by and wait for the replacement, in the UK we would have been able to get sorted straight away, at least within a couple of hours. It’s like a total back water France.
Thank y'all so much for all your videos (and the still shots so that this momma with easily triggered motion sickness can actually watch them). We are a family of 10 (8 kids and 2 parents) moving into our RV on Tuesday for some full- time living/ traveling. You have given us so many great ideas of what we NEED to get started and have calmed my fears about beginning this journey.
I hope newbie folks understand your tips are worth their weight in gold 🥇
Thanks!
@@KeepYourDaydream I will use their hindsight as my foresight
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OMG I DO!!!
You should do a "Best Of" showing all the worst failures you have had. Blow outs, the awning, the low wires, etc.
Opening shot, Marc carrying stinky Slinky down the highway. I would LOVE this. Good learning for everyone and would make me feel better about myself
Awnings lol
Great idea!
Great video. You guys are helping us a lot being RV beginners. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. We truly appreciate it.
You guys are great. I've camped a lot (tent) in the past and my wife wanted to get a travel trailer so I had to learn all about camping a different way. Your videos are very informative and I hope to genuinely love it as much as you guys do. Thank you VERY much for sharing your experiences and opinions on products!
i never knew until watching this that couples like this exist, such cohesion wow im shocked
Love
We do exist and probably are the norm.
Just bought my first travel trailer this month to full time out of. Everything you listed I thought, “duh.” But that’s only because I’ve been watching and learning from/with you for years! Thank you for preparing me and entertaining me at the same time! You all are awesome.
I am sorry, but these are not RV tips. This is an outlook on life :) I do not RV, yet if people were face life the same way you face yours, RV or not, it would be a much happier life.
perfect time for this video!! just made a deal to buy my first “home” yesterday. 28 ft travel trailer 💘💘 so excited! thanks for this video!
How are your travels going??
I laugh so hard every time I see the “Stinky Slinky” clip! You guys are great comedians! Thanks for making my day!
I crack up every time I see it also!
Love your new airstream and truck. Our family got a new F350 dually and a new Vengeance 420V12. That's only been used in the driveway
Congrats... We just got our new F350 dually too
Okay, great job explaining tire pressure. There are so many mixed messages out there and I believe you were right on.
Really good job on this video.
My husband and I decided when he gets back from deployment that were going to do this! I'm scared but excited!
From one soldier to another, safe return brother. 101 ABN DIV
@@williamwesley4583 thank you so much! Luckily he's in one of the safer places.
I watched that first essentials video about 2 years ago when I purchased my first travel trailer and I haven’t missed an episode since. Now we are planning our next purchase. Love your videos. Keep up the great work
Great video! Love that you got an Airstream! Can wait to see you back out on the road!🥰 Love the sneaky little hand too. 20:34🖐🏼😂
"this is where you get out the duct tape..." No truer words have ever been spoken!
We are currently tenters, looking for an RV. Duct tape has been on my checklist in packing for years!
Another great video guys! Thanks for all the helpful information. One item that you didn't mention, that is not a must have but I have found to be extremely helpful is a high quality battery powered impact wrench. This makes changing a tire so much easier/efficient. Also, be sure you have a proper jack with the appropriate capacity (or a rapid jack) that will allow you to "lift" your trailer high enough to be able to change your tire.
One tool you didn’t mention is a torque wrench for torquing the wheel lug nuts periodically
And knee pads.
Is there a difference between a torque wrench and a lug wrench? I only ask because the first tool he mentions in his tool section is a lug wrench.
@@JodysJourney big diff between the two. The lug wrench is used to only remove/put the nuts on/off the tires. The torque wrench allows you to set the proper lug nut torque setting so you don't strip the lugs(over tightening is a big mistake). It's an important step in the process but I wouldn't say its absolutely necessary. You can always go to a tire shop and most will torque them for you.
@@JodysJourney Yes, a torque wrench allows you to preset how much "omph" you put into the lugs, usually about 100 ft. lbs. I doubt most people have one and just go for "That seems about right."
Most tire shops don't torque on lug nuts appropriately; they run then on with an air gun until the gun stops.
You aren't going to strip a lug nut. To tight is bad as it stretches the threads and the thread pressure is what actually keeps them secure.
Y’all are AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!! Y’all ROCK!!! 🚀💥
Oh, another great tool to have is a spare bottle of Bourbon. It's a great calmer downer if your dip starts to get you down, bourbon always helps, trust me.....LOL
Just had to laugh out loud with the stinky slinky walk of shame. Also Caleb should not be going barefoot around the dump station! No shoes since Alaska?? Ok Serious Question. How can you tell what a wheel rim is rated for? As you know the Reflection comes with Rated E tires. We would like to upgrade when its time for tire replacement. The video was a great refresher. Thanks for sharing.
There is a stamp on the inside. It's in pounds. You'll have to do some research on the conversion.
I like your new airstream.
Perfect timing! We just put a deposit/hold on our first camper. It’s a 2017 Keystone Bullet 2070BH. We have made a list of necessities and wants. This should also give us some more ideas of what to get.
Thank You Mark and Trish! You guys are the reason we are starting our journey!
First thing we load up is Pinot Noir for “wifey” lol.
Like they say Happy Wife Happy Life..
Please checkout tuson rv brakes for their internal TPMS system. Not affiliated, just a user. For the same price, you get a much more reliable system, and don't have the downside of valve stem sensors. You need to balance the tires on your rig anyhow, so for an extra $30 or so, you can get the sensors installed.
Love the vids!!
Love your guys videos keep up the great work
Funny you mentioned about your trip not wrecked because of an issue. Our second RV trip we got a flat. With that we. Went to a tire shop and after having 4 brand new Saluin tires installed on the 5th wheel we were back on the road heading to Georgia. Within 45 to 60 minutes of being back on the road some guy drives along side us and looks at us like we are nuts and he points at me. I'm thinking I know I didn't cut him off because I never left the lane I was in and I saw him in my driver side mirror. Well we arrived at the camp ground, I checked in and as I turned left into our camp site stopped dead, looked at my wife and said you aren't going to believe this but, we are missing the left rear axle wheel and tire. Well I asked the mechanic putting the new tires on if he was going to torque the lugs. His reply was, "we never have before and nobody has ever had a problem". What a mess after we returned home and took our trail to the shop. We didn't have out 5th wheel for 7 months to get everything fixed plus new tire, wheel and center cap also reimbursed for the monies spent to reinstall lugs and lugnuts for the spare tire to be put on. I laugh about now but, didn't at the time. I now keep a torque wrench with me when we travel. Thanks for sharing KYD enjoy your videos very informative.
I would like to thank you for all the newbe videos three years ago and the recertification today. You make me look like have been RVing for years then it is only months. 🤴🤴
Very informative. What if any spare parts to you pack? Spark plugs and fuel filters for the generator etc..
I still have the last list typed up and placed in one of the storage bins in our trailer. I use it each time we set up. I have caught myself several times not going by the check list and forgetting something.
Fantastic advice. Spot on.
My only exception is the four way lug wrench. I too bought one and discovered that the rims on an Airstream (Sendel) have the lug nuts recessed, and so you'll need a thin wall socket. 13/16" or 3/4". Harbor Freight offers a 1/2" drive breaker bar for about $20. All the clunky wrenches live under my back seat.
“Sign came outta nowhere...know what I’m saying” 😂
He is a comedian. I miss when he is not on.
Lol
So many extras wanted in on this video. Dog barking. Ambulance. Trucks down the road. Birds signing. Doves cooing. 🤣. Planes going by. Great video as always. 👍🏻.
CAN’T Wait for Trish’s organizational video on this rig! 🥰
It's going to be good this time. Really good. Some of the stuff she found is amazing! It's good to be back in a smaller rig where everything has a place.
Keep Your Daydream i’d like to see all the kitchen stuff. Does she only have 3 pans?
I love ❤️ you guys my husband and I are thinking 🤔 about getting one for our road trip to Florida ❤️❤️❤️👍👍😎😎😎🥰🥰👍👍👍👍🦐🦐🦐🦑🦑🐠🐠🐠🐢🐢🐢🦀🦀🦀🐳🐳🐬🐬🐟🐟🦈🦈🐋🐋🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌻🌻🌻🌻 so we are excited 😊 but making sure that we get one that have enough space for walking, cooking 🥘 etc,.. anyway you two are awesome 👏 and amazing thank you so much for sharing your wonderful and amazing videos of how to set up and R.V we are from the islands 🌴 you are both just amazing and wonderful people omg I’m so souped I can’t wait 😊 for our trip .
You're going to need a big RV for all those emojis! ;)
“Owe my knees”.
And the choir said “Amen!”
Hi KYD. We’ve been following you for a couple of years. Good decision on the Airstream. Your last one...not so good? Haha! A different type question. I’ve been thinking of wearing a watch again after several years without. Is that a Garmin watch you’re wearing. If so witch one and how do you like it. Was thinking of a basic Casio but might want to go with Garmin. Am looking at the Garmin Instinct. We love the KYD hat. It fits my wife best. Thanks. Randy and Carmen. Glenwood Springs Colorado Stay Happy! Stay safe!
When we stayed in my girlfriend's grandparents motorhome (This was back in 2015, and didn't know anything about RVs), we would bring the non-potable hose through the bathroom window to flush the black tank before disconnecting the stinky slinky.
That's actually a good idea in leu(loo?) of a dedicated flush connection.
What kind of jack do you use for the trailer?
I've been Rving in a motorhome for about 18 years. I have a ton of friends with trailers and 5th wheels. You did a great job explaining everything for newbies. I would suggest for anyone buying a trailer or 5th wheel to go straight to the tire store and buy a much higher rated tire. The factory tires are always a blow out problem.
How do you keep the bins in the box of the truck secured. That’s quite an investment in tools and such.
Nothing has ever been stolen. RVers are great. Even when we thought our Blackstone was stolen, it fell out! SN7 Jackson, MI
I learned that the TPM on rubber valve stems can cause failure of valve stems. It happened to us so switch to steel valve stems
Never hear of this.
Do you mean for a D rated tire, or higher, you need high pressure valve stems? That I definitely agree with.
I have never heard of or seen issues with rubber valve stems and TPMS systems.
Frankly, the hard style are prone to leaking.
@@orenkern9778 We were traveling last year in Iowa at 65 mph when our TPM went off for a tire failure. Got pulled over in time to not ruin the tire. Took tire to Goodyear tire ( we run Endurance tires}. The shop found our valve stem was broken half way through. checking other tires we found the valve stems were floppy. Had all changed to steel vale stems. Tire store conclusion was the weight of the TPM was making the valve stem flex.
Had the same thing happen to one of the truck tires a few months after adding an external tire pressure sensor. No more issues like that after switching to steel stems.
If you look at factory setup in cars trucks the TPM is mounted on the short side of the valve stem inside the tire, rubber valve stems where never designed to hold weight on the long end. I change all my RV valve stems to bolt in steel stems
By far the funniest thing is your stinky slinky walk. 🤣🤣🤣
Great information again.
Keep the rubber on the road.
God bless you and your family.
I also like to have a spare tire and a jack!!
Or two spare tires! ;-) (old KYD joke)
The TPMS is pricey but it saved our bacon twice on a trip from PA to Key West. First flat was a fast leak that was caused by a piece of palm tree puncturing the tire somehow. At least that's what the guy from AAA said. We lost pressure in the tire FAST. It's worth every penny.
If you get to the Northeast, go inland in Maine to Moosehead Lake. So, so beautiful and pure Maine. "The way life should be."
Wine is a must for a first 😂
Beautiful Airstream. Congratulations! It will be a while before my Scotty is renovated, so it will give me time to collect the essentials :)
I’ve never been a huge fan of the airstreams, maybe after this season, you guys will help change my mind.
Because of the looks???? Without a doubt the best built camper you can buy on the road without spending a fortune.
Jacob King well that’s funny 🤣!
😂 ...without spending a fortune?
@@SpykersB you spend what 60-70 on one and it lasts a life time. Or you spend 30-50 on one and it lasts 10 years before everything starts falling to pieces.
Jacob King sure you can buy a new bambi for around 60G 🇨🇦, as for last a life time, just the exterior shell, but think about this, if you spend 100G minimal for a 22fter (in 🇨🇦), your gonna take care of it, thus last a lot longer than others but i’ve heard of the same issues with airstreams as other rv’s, like rotted floor etc., there is nothing affordable about airstreams. So its more like you spend 25G on a rv same length of the airstream, get more storage, more space. There is nothing inside that outlasts any others. They are cool, and have good resale value because they are extremely over priced to begin with. As for ‘Bang for your buck?......resale, and the social cool factor. Cheers 🍻
Headed out on our first adventure with "Lucy" this week! You've been an amazing resource!
My favorite show of each week.
Thanks for keeping up with us subscribers!
Yay! They used Stinky Slinky!! That’s what I called it when we went on our first RV trip
"no stopping no secs..." Wait, what is she thinking about?! I like Trish! 😂💖
Good vid my man. Another thing about the TST monitor is heat. It'll not only monitor tire pressure but temp too & you can set warning maxes for max temp or low air alarms I've learned.
Shopping for our 1st 5th wheel toy hauler soon... wish not everything was amazon links, personal & political reasons I'm dropping Bozos store. 👍👍
First Aid Kit overkill is good for the same logic as tools beyond your ability -- that someone might be on scene or on the phone and that stuff is needed right there and then.
100% The amount of EMT's on the road are incredible.
Maybe I missed it but one thing to bring along is your common sense. Many forget to pack it. That list can quickly grow. Do you have 2 spare tires for the Dairystream ? Probably not planning on Alaska again though. I hope you are all safe and healthy and you enjoy the time with the boys. This time will forge their future, that is if no one snaps. Seriously I really enjoyed seeing the boys and Victoria grow up, my kids are older and I miss going out in a National forest on an all day hike with them. Be safe!
Hi! My family and I just completed the maiden voyage of our new travel trailer. Thanks for the great Newbie information. I watched this video before the trip and now after the trip. Definitely appreciate your videos :)
Thank you for another great video. One essential I would add is flares and reflective triangles. We use battery-operated flares. We totally agree that tires safety is very important.
You should add knee pads to your list or at least one of those padded kneeling boards like gardeners use!
Beautiful rig!!! Happy Easter. Be safe keep up the good work
one thing you forgot was a hyd jack
So glad to see you guys are back in a bummer pull. Last year we bought a 2019 Reflection 312bhts (Grand Ginger) and it fits our family of 5 perfectly. We are not fulltime but we get out a ton during the season. Currently we are upgrading our rig to lithium batteries and preparing for solar. Can't wait to see how you set up your new Airstream. Keep up the great work and living your dream.
Great choice, my friend has a 2017 grand design reflection 40 footer and that thing is awesome. He uses a Ford F350 super duty power stroke diesel as his tow vehicle
Love the little hand on the TPMS 😅. Super helpful video!
Thanks for the dad joke about breakfast and you’re right about slowing down. The days are long but the years are short. Stay in the present! 👍 great video.
Although it is not technically a tool, more of a supply, but even you mention the item in the intro. We never leave without a roll of duct tape, and also a roll of Eternabond tape in case a branch tears our roof material or for any other leaks. These two will get you out of a lot of jams until more permanent repairs can be made.
We were told when we bought our RV to measure the height to the top of the tallest thing on our roof. For us that was a AC unit. We were also told to weigh the RV. Then to write both numbers down and tape them to the dash where the driver can see it. You definitely don't want to go under a bridge you can't fit under or go over a bridge you are to heavy for. Both of those are dangerous, costly and will end your trip on the spot. Enjoy your new Airstream.
P.S. Some folks on here knocking your recommendations. I can only say they’ve been lucky if haven’t experienced many of the problems you discussed. Esch to their own! I prefer to anticipate and attempt to be prepared. All depends on what kind of travel your doing and perhaps how well you can fix your own stuff. Also I bet the one handed glove was not your normal way to handle dumping! Keep on keeping on!!!
Honestly, they are right. Some people who have been RVing for years enjoy the philosophy of bringing as little as possible. I get it and don't even knock it. But I like my TMPS system, Level Mate Pro, and Anderson levelers. It makes things easy and most people in the KYD community also like modern-day conveniences.
Just put a deposit on my first RV. Been watching your channel for the past few months. Keep those videos coming.
Ba-Baam ! ... Ouch my knees !!! = refreshingly real comments.
Tools .. check.
First Aid kit...Check.
Fire Extinguisher.... dah ???
Truck? Checked
Travel trailer? Checked
Now let's go.
Great video - good advice - what we've learned: 1) Bring along some extra sections of sewer hose - you never know - especially on full service sites. 2) put your filters as close to the rig as possible - this will cut down on smell/taste from the hose. 3) TPMS absolutely necessary. If you can't afford it, you need to cut out something else. 4) I always use max sidewall pressure. The only downside is it may ride more rough - but with the condition of roads and potholes on interstates, i'd rather rough riding than damaging a tire. 5) You discussed Lynx levelers - this is 1960s tech - an absolute necessity in my world is Anderson Levels coupled with Level Mate Pro. Its now a one-person, one try job. Nothing is more simple.
Hey... The guy from Brazil here....
I'm so happy you got rid of that........ THING!!
But an Airstream?? Really??? I was hoping for a Class A!!
Oh, well...
Even though I stopped watching LJMJ videos when they got their Airstream, I won't stop watching yours....
Well, actually I was away from every RV channel for a while. But now, I'm back...........
You guys are actually fun to watch.
So many other doing these videos are.... Well, let's just say I'm not watching.
Very informative video. I had no idea. Thanks.
When you first open your propane tank, and you have a pressure selector regulator, open the valve VERY SLOWLY. If you open it quickly, the regulator will think that there is a leak down the line and shut down the flow of LP to you stove, refrigerator, etc. "RIGHTY TO OPEN AND LEFT TO CLOSE. Remember ........... OPEN SLOWLY !!!
I wish I can start light NOW !! what is the name of the trailer? (Traveling Ginger) ありがとうKYD,,,Thank you.
We just got back from our first trip with our first RV (6 weeks with a 5th wheel) and we had everything we needed because I watched your first newbie video and went to the links below. This is so helpful for newbies. Thanks for the great content - keep it up. BTW, we spent four days in Georgetown!!
HOSE TIP: You're very rarely more than 25' from an RV Park water source. USE TWO 25' Zero-G (drinking water safe) hoses for POTABLE water. Keep one of them packed away for when you need a long run, which is probably never. BUY a different brand 25' expandable GRAY water hose. You will save yourself a lot of hassle, esp if you hang/dry your hoses (like fire stations) to keep out mold and mildew.
From my experience the biggies are tires and weight. Gotta know what your rig weighs with all that stuff in there, and I could not agree more about the importance of quality tires. That is not the place to skimp. Blowouts can get ugly in a hurry. I also remember the first time I realized that while horsepower in the tow rig is important, the ability to keep the trailer under control and stop it is more important.
Trish talking about timing the tire change reminded me of the scene in "A Christmas Story" where Ralphie sent the lug nuts flying in the snow. Good video. Thanks!
You kept saying 50amp to 30 to 110.......should be 50 amp to 30 amp to standard 20 amp plug....all at 110/120 volts. You’re surely confusing some people.
This week I`m asking Folk I subscribe to ABout being "Single" do you`ll see single rv`rs successfully doing the rvin Life .I watch couples because ,2 working mind`s make up a team A Man veiw ,A woman View. Thats so apparent with U never expect any one to get back to quick , your on Vacation. Smart commets = Smart Group Following ! 5* May 3 2o2o opening up slowly in Saint Petersburg,FL We can go back to the Beach`s . Keep your distance. Sheriff is watching So were not overwhelmed . I say call ahead watch Live Cams. Live Cam are all over the world.
Belated " Happy Easter " from the west coast of Florida Y'all . Hope you have a safe & uneventful trip home to the KYD Ski Cabin out in Arizona . How do Ya's like the new truck & the Airstream home on wheels so far ? Did see the vlog from Cheri& Tom Enjoy The Journey Life ? They just bought a new FORD F - 250 4 X 4 Dually Truck it's white also . It was bought from the FORD Dealer in Wesley Chapel , Florida . The old Chevy truck wasn't powerful enough to tow the Momentum 5TH Wheel they bought recently . It would overheat on steep hills . Would Ya's ever buy another Grand Design Momentum 5TH Wheel or was it to big to haul around the country ?
Good video, Just found your channel, love the content. I can tell you’ve been doing this for a while, we just started and see much work it is. You make it look easy.
Question... when looking for hoses... I see that some are 1/2 and 5/8 do I need both both? Thanks (your amazon page has both too).. can you differentiate when I would need each... THANKS!
Would be interested to hear how you adapted to the new Airstream without a pop out.
So far, we're in love with the simplicity and no slide, but we'll refrain from an official opinion until we travel in it for several months. It won't be easy with both boys, but we got it for traveling with just Caleb. Fine for the three of us.
I'm in tears! I laughed & I cried...following you all and this collaboration brought it all together. Nice work! Oh, and of course, informative, too!
Don't get covered in black tank.
Don't get covered in black tank.
Don't get covered in black tank.
That's riggin' baby!!!
Leaf spring. Driving back to base for covid, 2200 miles. Just entered NYS Toll road, right side tires SMOKING. Rear leaf spring broke, axles shifted, tires touching. Road side jacked up rig, shifted axles back, blocked them in. Slowly drove back to toll gate and mechanic shop. What sucked: only had 100 miles left to go. What could have really sucked: having it happen on the dirt roads I've traveled or in tornado alley right before a storm. Both possibilities. My dip...not so bad.
Our first 4 week trip to Colorado first stop the auto level stopped working!!!! WE just dealt with it and thought you know we are on a trip of a lifetime we won't let it get us down. Then the next day the satellite stopped working haha We had a new auto satellite installed while on the trip. (we wanted it anyways) Also, I know we did this but you feel like you have to have everything before you go on your first trip!!! I am taking like pots, pans, cups, plates, outdoor chairs, etc. You can spend a lot of money and I so wished we had waited to buy somethings. Also. yard sales are the perfect place to buy all these things too.
I follow and watch all of your videos. Thanks for all the information. I bought my first travel trailer which is a 2021 Gray Wolf 27RR toy hauler for my motorcycles. It came with 14” wheels and what is known as China bomb tires. I want to know that I’m safe at 75 mph so d I need to upgrade to 15” wheels and better tires? Also a second question. My brother just bought a 36’ fifth wheel with automatic leveling. Does he need to use Anderson leveling blocks like I use? Thanks so much
Just subscribed...Newby here and excited to dream. Grew up RVing and now exploring rvs. Why Airstream after owning other brands in past? If you read this...we are dad/mom + 3 kids (girl+2 boys ages 8 to 13). Would love for folks to share what brand of 1-3 year old trailer or Super C. Not seeing class A, so sorry if you love that type. Please share! Kind regards!
Here's a fear, the RV we just bought, has no spare tire.....It's a Forester 2251LE, on a Ford e450 Chassis. Kinda bothers me. Wisdom?
Mark, You might want to watch JD from BTBRV his video dated April 2, 2020 "viewer calls me out. Very surprising info about the ClearSource.
Myth Buster..... On the power cord, it's not 50 Amp, 30 Amp, 110 Volt. It's all 120 Volt. And it's 50 Amp, 30 Amp, and then 15 AMP. And the 15 amp cord you were using is really to light. You can find really heavy duty ones at Lowe's, and Home Depot. The light ones really have voltage loss on long runs, and then they start to get hot. If they get much voltage drop, that fancy power line protector will sense it and shut your power off. Especially if you turn on a coffee maker, microwave, or hair dryer.
I have a simple question for you. What Model Viair air compressor do you have. I have a 37’ Keystone Outback 5th wheel. I’m torn between two different ones and I’m looking for your opinion. Thanks in advance.