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Thanks for all you nice advice. As a beautiful woman may I suggest you wear a different type blouse. That one doesn't make your armpit area very complimentary. Forgive me if that's to close for comfort but as a pretty woman I'm certain you enjoy being gorgeous all over.
Was hoping to hear something about dogs. We just spent 2 weeks up near Glacier NP and it seems more and more common for people to lock up their dogs in the RV all day while they are out exploring. Dogs bark, its natural but 8+ hours of non stop yapping is a bit excessive... not to mentions if its 90 degrees out and the power goes out your most likely coming home to a dead dog.
As an RV resort manager for two decades I would add a note of caution to the concept of turning your lights off in the dark while operating any vehicle in a campground. I've found through experience that its much safer to use proper lighting to get you in and settled as quickly as possible. A few lights shining through the window is far less inconvenient than the hours it sometimes takes to undo the mess created in the dark, or worse the days and weeks it could take to get your RV repaired after an incident. Safety first, always!
Thanks for the comment! We weren’t quite specific enough that what we meant was ONLY when pulling into the campsite (to use parking lights if you can) / not driving through the RV park.
So true, anything can happen. Our first rv’ing adventure with our brand new travel trailer could have ended very badly. While backing up our new 24 ft. trailer, a group of young kids ran through our campsite, playing a fun game of tag. One young girl tripped and fell on the ground behind our trailer. I couldn’t see them as it was turning dark. Thankfully my wife did and she used our 2way radios to quickly notify me to stop. I stopped in the nick of time before running over the young girl. We feel that young girl’s life was saved that night because of our 2 way radios.
Amber or Yellow Lights are much softer than glaring White lights so I sometimes use an amber LED lite to set up camp in the dark? But yes White lights let u get Job done right quicker and make less noise...
As a truck driver we driver through truck stops with our headlights off for the same reason. There's enough light offof the parking lots lights to see if your going the appropriate sloooooow speed you should be!
#11- do not reserve a full hook up site and then run your generator exhaust into your neighbors campsite all day bc there is some problem with your RV electric and you can’t use the provided hookup. #12- do not leave your dogs alone and unattended all day in your RV so they can sit and bark out the open windows the entire time you are gone.
Yes!! Had a guy run his generator all day and when I finally asked him what was wrong with the hookups, he replied "nothing, I'm just breaking in my generator for my next trip" 🤦♂️
I’m a solo grumpy old man camper. Thank you for the first rule you mentioned about not crossing someone’s site. Super irritating. However, for late arrivals, I don’t mind lights. I get it. Our lives and schedules are all different. Rather have the lights on for safety anyway.
In some campgrounds trails to the rest room, and some hiking trails pass right through other campsites, but other than that, I agree. If a trail does pass through a campsite, walk through quickly and quietly.
We’ve noticed at certain campgrounds that instead of picking up after their dogs they either cover it in sand or throw a stone or piece of wood over it. Important to pick up after your pets!
Travel nurse working nights here ❤ Thanks for mentioning us! I always pick a spot WAY AWAY from playground, pool, kid gathering sites, and as far from others as I can... but loud a$$ music all day really stinks!! 😢 My inside lights are on all night, but I keep my shades closed on windows that face others. I also grocery shop @ 3am but I'll try to not wake your sleeping kids.
20 Years ago there were only 2 unwritten rules.#1 RESPECT OTHERS and #2 USE COMMON SENSE. But in todays world we need so many more. Most people have no respect for others and have NO common sense. Thank you for the great video and Happy Camping.
Thanks for the great tips - well presented! However, i take issue with one. Fire pits are not for burning anything other than wood. I have seen many campers using the fire pit to dispose of their trash like plastic milk jugs, waxed beverage containers and the like. Just because you can burn it doesn't mean you should!
Agree 100%. We’ve had to clean out charred aluminum cans, beer bottle caps and a wad of unidentifiable melted plastic from a campsite fire pit. Not good camping etiquette.
Actually that might be against the law anyway. You are not allowed to sit there and burn plastic crap creating toxic smoke and leaching into soil. If it is not legal to do that in your backyard, then it is not legal to do it at the campsite. Legality or not, it is wrong to be a irresponsible slob polluting and contaminating everything you come across.
Sewer hose etiqette - empty your black tank ( toilet ) first - then your 1st grey tank ( shower ) - then your 2nd grey tank ( kitchen ) into the campsite sewer system. Your hose has now been cleaned with shower and kitchen water which contains a fair amount of soap products so it is already relatively as clean as it will get. We then store the hose by compressing the windings and winding it into a 20 gal plastic paint / utility can and then closing it with the seal lid. If placed in an upright storage position , the leakage of water and oders is zero. I have never cleaned the sewer hose with city water - it is unneccessary if the hose is stored properly.
My husband and I started out with a tent, moved up to a popup tent and now we just bought a 25bh trailer...I'm a little nervous about all the things we need to remember and all the etiquette that comes with it.
One aid my bride and I use when arriving AND departing campsites are FRS or CB handheld radios. You don't need to talk really loud to communicate with each other while giving/receiving directions to get your rig parked perfectly or departing safely! Your neighbors will appreciate your efforts to be as quiet as possible while manuevering your RV!
@@ashleyhoff7561 I know AT&T claims they have service EVERYWHERE but they are lying!! If no service-FRS radios will save the day!! Obviously only happens in the boondocks!
We’ve been enjoying the RV life for five years now. We were never given any etiquette rules and honestly we didn’t need them. It’s as simple as treating others the way you want to be treated. I will say that as far as arriving and setting up late, it isn’t too prudent to turn your lights off. I can take 30 minutes of headlights and noise versus a possible calamity trying to get set up without lights.
I would add "If you can't deal with neighbors, boondock." So many people complain in the comment section of these types of videos about hearing conversations, kids playing, smoking, etc. They forget that while it is important for everyone to try to be a good neighbor, RV parks and campgrounds pack people in, and that means you will have to deal with other people.
I love many of the state parks for the generously spaced campsites where you can met people, etc, but are far enough away to let people be people. Rarely do we stay at campgrounds where they pack them in.
As a backpack and tent camper, "Leave No Trace" was the goal. This means walking the entire campsite when you are about to leave to ensure you aren't leaving anything, especially things that shouldn't be there Iike trash or pet waste, are left behind. Also, if the campground provides recreation equipment for customer use, return it to the condition, or better, in which you find it.
Here’s one we just experienced and it was super frustrating. Please don’t pull up in front of someone’s campsite and block their driveway while you wait in line for the dump station. Last Sunday (Sundays are especially busy with folks leaving), there was a long line of campers wanting to use the dump station prior to exiting the park. There was space in between sites so folks could’ve left enough room for campers to get in and out of their driveway, but that wasn’t the case. They were lined up and blocking some of us from leaving. We weren’t checking out, we simply had plans for the day. Pretty frustrating when you need to leave and there’s a string of vehicles and rigs preventing you from exiting your own site. Let’s practice courtesy, y’all!
I’ve had people park in my site while my trailer is there and my wife’s vehicle is there. I couldn’t park my truck when I came home bc that person parked their car there to do laundry🤬
@@imenotyouimenotyou4253 You might want to be careful throwing the word "moron" at other people when common sense would tell you simply don't block the campsite driveways.
A problem that happened on our last camping trip... someone a few sites down left their dog barking for about 45 minutes CONTINUOUSLY in the middle of the night. Please pay attension to your dog. If they bark, see what they need/want. Take care of them like a child.
I ended my RV'ing after 30 years without any problems on the road or at any camp ground. Not even an unexpectd mechanical failure on RV or tow vehicle. It's all matter of common sense. Now we are enjoying an all season cottage life built at the foothills of Rockies.
Like 12 yrs with my 22 ft ocean boat. Always towed it 15 to 50 miles or so, to the ramp, enjoyed water time, always made it back ok. Just get good stuff, maintain it, plan ahead, use common sense.
We are only a couple of years into RV travel and appreciate your hints. One thing I have been noticing is that people are conducting loud business calls from their cars with open windows or in their patio areas. Some of these folks spent 8+ hours involved in those charming, extended, one-way phone conversations that we were hearing 4 sites away. We were hearing things that the company might not realize were being broadcast.
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Make sure your fire is out. My husband and I drove through a remote camping area on a sunday afternoon and there were fires going and the campers had left there site. Typically summer is a high fire danger and in some more remote camp areas it is up to you to make sure that, that fire is dead cold. This should be common practice in any campsite. Same as pack it in pack it out.
unfortunately a lot of people fail to realize just how much water it takes to put out hot coals. its more than you think. if it stays hot enough to evaporate all the water it will start back up over night
Night Shift Blue collar worker here , one of my biggest RV adjustments I’ve done so far , has been covering with foil the interior part of my windows …. Helps keep my RV fresh and dark in the inside while also adding alot more privacy
For backing and parking a large vehicle i found that placing marker lights does wonders and flashers will help gauge distance to a wall as you back to it. My experience comes from 20+yrs of tractor/trailer driviving in almost all configurations and situations
I loved #9! Thanks for including it!! Too many adults believe kids are to be seen and not heard. Not true! They are to be kids and allowed to have fun!
YES, one night in a tent between huge RVs, I had both of them running their generators. Kinda like stereo. I was given no info that it was an RV location.
Same, Tent camper and had a full size RV pull into the site next to us about 9:00pm. All night long the generator/AC was running, TV on, lights on all night it wasn't fun. We were going to pack up and leave but when I went to complain to the ranger we found out they had said they were in a tent. The night ranger was a moron! We got reimbursed and they got moved. I admit for a long time I just figured all full sized RV owners were like them.
As someone who has worked as a campground ranger, #4 is near and dear to me. I can’t tell you how many times we had to clean out cans, cigarette butts, leftover food, etc from campfires. I think that everyone who camps should have to be a ranger!
THANK YOU! People cutting thru our site is such a killer!!! Our neighbors at the last place we stayed had 2 dogs that barked at everything that moved. We have worked so hard to keep our dogs well-behaved; we even had them INSIDE our camper and their dogs got so rowdy, it made ours bark back. We calmed them down, but it surely was frustrating. This list should be very helpful to so many newbies now. Thanks again! Jane in SC
Great tips! I agree with #9 kids should be kids. That said rule #7 is not one I agree with because of #9. I've been driving back from dinner, etc after dark and still seen plenty of kids running around crossing the road. I wouldn't recommend someone to drive after dark without headlights on.
Headlight rule is more for once your in your site, turn headlights off. I've had neighbors talking on their car Bluetooth for 20 minutes while their headlamps are on.
Quite the opposite for us. We work well as a team and have a process and routine that works perfectly for us. Adding a third person that doesn’t know the routine causes problems and delays. I don’t mind if they ask, but should leave us be if declined. I can’t tell you how many times some still try to help anyway which is frustrating. Many of the suggestions in this video is why we prefer to boondock with fewer people around.
Some do appreciate the help. Especially those new to it. My father ended up blind in one eye so it threw his depth perception off besides making it hard to constantly watch everything while backing into a site. I learned at 14 y.o. how to back a camper into a very tight site. I have helped others by sighting for them and others by actually backing their setup for them and a few by talking them through it. I didn't butt in to do this but was asked. I liked the ones that wanted to do it their selves but needed a little coaching.
Having worked at a campground, I cannot tell you how many great kids I have met! I can also tell you there have been a lot of u supervised kids that have been lost, out destructing resort property or involved in highly inappropriate behavior while parents are drinking at sites. Best unwritten rule is if parents are going to drink to excess that they are not aware of where their children or teens are, best to keep them involved in activities at the campsite.
Yes… we had a family who had other families over all day and late into the night. Music , booze and kids being brats!! I was in the living room, hubby was in bed when I was hearing Tink tink sounds. I went out and watched in the darkness , and there were two boys throwing pebbles & larger rocks at our camper!!! 🤬 I yelled at them to stop, dad swooped in to tell me to calm down! Momma grabbed the kids into their rig to hide them! It was not pretty! What really blew my mind was that the kids were never made to apologize. We RV’ed with 4 kids and never ever were they out of our watchful eyes.
@@arbonneladyTN It’s always parent with the worst kids that are the first to deny their behavior but that’s expected. Our parks strive to keep our guests safe buys guest must remember that there are still dangers such as bodies of waters, wooded areas which can have tragic consequences when children wander off alone. We love to provide a fun an memorable stay however dealing with hormone filled teens in the bathhouse at 2 am is not one we enjoy. Overall, my rant is for families to enjoy their time together while in the park. Meet new folks and enjoy yourselves but one should never fully drop all safety awareness of surroundings when it comes to you children. I meet some of the cutest, smartest, finest kids and I would like to se them return another year😉
I once helped search in an Adirondack Park campground when a child of 4-5 wandered off. We have 5 kids and of course the worse always comes to mind. Almost all the campers in our loop were looking. Checking other sites, under campers, under vehicles, in the woods around the loop, the bathroom and showers. They called in extra help but before most of it got there the child was found in another campsite on another loop when the campers heard about a lost child. What a relief he wasn't found in the lake or swamp.
Thank you for your message about kids. An RV campground is a perfect place to let them be kids and also teach them some responsibility for those around them.
Like the boy that stood in MY site and stripped leaves off the lower tree branches and threw them on the ground. Where oh where is corporal punishment?
Just remember that not everyone wants to have long conversations with random unsupervised kids every time they go outside. I am still living in an apartment, and yesterday I had to tell my dog he couldn't go for a walk because that neighbor girl that won't leave me alone is outside. I am autistic, so I don't have the social skills to tell the little one that I don't want to talk to her. It has nothing to do with her, it has to do with me not having the social skills to want to talk. There are times when I just must tell family that I need silence or alone time. I enjoy living by myself, and all the silence! I will probably be more of a BoonDocker than an RV resort person next year when I get my RV and take off.
@@RiverWoods111 We have a lot in common. I sometimes go weeks without talking to another human, and it's magical. I find it incredibly difficult to hold a conversation for more than 30 seconds, unless it's in regard to a topic that myself or the other person is very passionate about. When it comes to camping, I'd much rather be alone, in the middle of nowhere with the tent. But inevitabely, somebody winds up finding my spot and takes it upon themselves to come bother me...
These are all of the reasons that I don't stay at campgrounds. Here's one more though. When arriving at a mostly unoccupied campground, find a spot that's away from other campers, unless they're all reserved or an unfavorable location.
You are spot on with being respectful of others when it comes to noise. I camped once next to a bear proof garbage container, everyone lifted up the door, tossed the garbage in and then just dropped the door. Sounded like someone was hitting it with a sledgehammer all evening long. People just don't think about noise, none were doing it intentionally. Actually, getting irritated by this kind of behavior has made me more conscientious of being quiet!!
If 40+ gallons of soapy grey water isn't enough to flush your sewer how then that little bit of fresh water isn't going to do anything more. I stopped using anything but my grey to flush the slinky many years ago and my hose is just as clean as anyone elses (ie, no smell).
Great video! One thing to add is the controlling of your noisy pets. Mostly this comes down to barking dogs. I know I don't go camping to listen to anyone's dog barking at everything that moves. If your pet cant keep the volume down, please leave it at home. I enjoy the sounds of the wind blowing in the trees, not a barking dog.
Leaving your dog to bark all day while you're gone, not cool. Get a bark collar. Our neighbor's dogs would bark when they were in their tent and we were outside. The owner apologized for the barking, and it made me think. The dogs are in their "home". They can't see outside. They heard a noise. They're protecting their humans. As much as I'm annoyed by barking dogs, I also need to give grace. But an apology by the owner does go a long way!
Would also add that if campers are going to be gone all day with the pup inside the camper, please be aware that some pups tend to bark all day while you’re away. Not all dogs do that but we’ve definitely experienced being next to the rigs with lonely pups inside while owners are gone for the day. Not being dog owners, the only suggestion to offer at this point is to perhaps see if someone you trust or a park attendant would be willing to check on things while you’re away?
@@Herk988 We made up a camping card with the picture of our rig, the dogs names, and our names and cell phone numbers on it. I usually give it to the neighbor and ask them to call us if our dogs start barking so we can come back and take care of the problem. So far, that has worked.
This was a YT suggested video. Thank you for the reminders of why I prefer backcountry and boondock camping. Less rules, less people, and a big plus - no checkout times. Although I do admit, when I did camp with an RV, taking advantage of RV campground amenities was wonderful.
Great info, we our truck drivers and RVers and seriously love this. A few things, a few years ago we had a knock on our door it was way after quite hours and we couldn't sleep so we were watching a Disney movie. When we answered the door the lady was so polite and said, hey great movie but could you turn off your outside speakers. We didn't even know they were on. We found the location of the buttons is the right height for big booties to accidentally hit it. But she was so kind and our air was on and it's loud we had no idea so being polite and full of grace is huge . 2nd on the kid thing I do get our kids want to make new friends, but if you see a family eating or maybe even having guests remind your child about "personal space" I can't tell you how many times we have had kids just open our door to "see what we were doing" looking for our kids and grandkids. Your new neighbor may be on a vacation and trying to get time with their kids/grandkids . Another thing is remember RVers come in all ages some sights are full of elderly. As a family with disabilities (I have MS) if things look quite it may be the family is napping. Which what is RVing for if not rest lol. But that also comes with things that you may not understand. I had to giggle at the leaving and entering noise point, because my husband is very hard of hearing so sadly he doesn't realize how loud he is. Or he doesn't hear how hard the door slams etc. So keep in mind not all people are doing something that is breaking the unwritten rules it is a disability. If hearing was his only issue we could remind him, but he also has had brain surgery, has bipolar and diabetes so as his wife if I point out that he is being to loud it will get worse because he sees's it as me nagging about something he can't fix or control. I am doing my neighbors a service by letting him do the work swifky and efficiently rather than adding fuel to the flame. So like we learned from the sweet lady that knocked on our door, how we approach each other when we are in these situations can make or break a RVing neighbor relationship.
Haha re the helping someone park. I’m a single female and had a fellow stop to assist as I was backing in to my spot. My first thought was to say no thanks but I was learning it’s always good to have help , people mean well and I needed to be less independent. That was two years ago and we are still good friends.
One thing I learned when dumping my tanks, is to dump the black tank first, then close the valve. then the gray tank. The grey tank usually has some kind of soap in it. Dumping the grey tank last will wash out the The sewer hose. I also, when connected to the sewer at the site, keep both dump valves closed and dump when necessary using the same procedure above. Then if not leaving, close valves again. The black tank should alway have some water in it.
All the info you presented was great! Soemthing I'd like to add: we've been in campgrounds where lots of folks have ATVs and they and their kids are riding them around like it's an off road track from early morning until late at night. I found that very inconsiderate.
Jellystone (maybe not all) had tons of loud golf carts going all over most of the day. Many had underage kids driving them, probably joyriding since they can't drive the real thing. The camp was really spread out (discouraging walking) and each section had a gate that needed a card from the office to open. The gates were setup with a gap wide enough for the golf carts to get through without the access card.
I never plan to RV or use those campsites, but I just want to say that this video is well done, well edited, and full of good common sense advice. The bloopers were a bonus. Thanks.
I appreciate your rule about porch lights. While you mentioned that it can be disruptive to your neighbours if the lights are shinning into their RV (which is totally true), I would also add that many people go camping to be closer to nature, escape city lights and spend time under a star filled sky. To be a courteous neighbour, outdoor lighting of any kind should be used with care and turned off when not in use and/or after a certain time. Happy camping :)
I leave for work when it’s still dark. I don’t even turn an outside light on. When I leave I just have my parking lights on until I get on the gravel pointed toward the exit so my lights don’t shine in anyones rig. Courtesy and manners are expected but few practice it these days.
If you want the night sky, why in the world would you camp in a developed campground? Clear night sky is a boondocking idea. I have 400 watts of solar panels and two 100Ah lithium batteries so I don’t have to share a crowded campground.
Great advice however, one comment I would make is that many backup camera systems are wired to only be active when the headlights are on. I do agree that you need to make sure to turn off headlights ASAP after you get backed. Don't keep them on while you set up camp.
Usually a backup camera is hooked to the top lights on the back of an RV. Those lights go on with the parking light switch in the cab so you can kill the headlights and keep your parking lights on.
The cameras are powered by the running light circuit, NOT the headlight circuit, you don not need your headlights on to have your Marker(running lights) on.
I am a firm believer in using your head lights at night. If YOU are bothered by lights, get black out blinds or hang a towel over the windows. I would much rather have my head lights on than run over some kid or dog. If you don't like the activity, find some where else to camp. We recently spent a week at a sight and there were over 2,000 rigs there. Rather than put up with all of the congestion, we chose a campsite a couple of miles from there and there were a total of 5 rigs there. My son in law pulls a 42' trailer that weighs well over 18,000 lbs. He tends to find mud holes. We have pulled him out of mud into his camping spot well after dark with both vehicle lights on and several flash lights or head mounted lights.
NEVER TOUCH YOUR SEWER HOSE WITHOUT GLOVES ON! Ever used a dump station? That dump station hole area is a toilet bowl. If you drape your hose on the ground, of course, to the hole, your hose outside is now very contaminated and disgusting. Store it in your rig storage compartment rolled/crunched up into a 5 gal bucket and lid. (Yes, it does fit. That's how I've been full-timing 9+ yrs). Full hookups? Remember, the sewer hose is still disgusting! Remove gloves (or doggy bags works too!) before even messing with fresh water hose. Better yet, take care of (clean) water hose before (to dirty) sewer hose. 9+ yr Full-time solo woman RV/Disabled RN, BSN so am qualified to talk about, although not a biologist! lol
My headlights will be staying on if I pull in at night. Apparently you only go to extremely well-lit campgrounds When you go to state parks or smaller campgrounds and also more rural campgrounds, they are quite dark headlights are a necessity.
Great tips!!! Especially now after COVID when so many thought they would try camping out for the first time. That’s great and all, but good lord I have seen so many newbies that have no clue about these unwritten rules. The two biggest ones I have really noticed a lot more now is the cutting through and the outside lighting on all night. Like these new $60,000 TT that have light strips on the front, hitch area so they for sure face anyone across the way. Thanks for doing this!! Hope a lot new to the camping world watch!!!
Your channel is so refreshing not only for the knowledge, but the use of minimum background music. It's so hard to listen to some (many) channels who play orchestra music instead of the beautiful sound of nature.
Here's one ... the swimming pool steps are not a seat , don't sit on them for an extended period as this blocks access and egress for older / partially disabled people who may wish to do hydrotherapy
Great tips. I'd add that teaching your kids some of these as they get old enough to understand helps too. We have had kids that constantly cut through our site, which then made our dogs bark and cause pretty consistent disruption ignore our ask to walk on the road instead of cutting through.
Thanks for the common sense video. Being mindful of your neighbors is the key to everyone getting along and having a good time. One of my biggest gripes are for those who feel the need to blast their music or watch their big screen TV's at volume. I'm quite sure my neighbors wouldn't want to hear my choice in music nor want to see/listen to my TV choices.
Researching before buying anything and I really appreciate your videos and all of the incredibly helpful comments from the beautiful community that I can’t wait to be a part of!! 🤩
This is in line with the "go around" rule to get to dumpsters and such if a site is occupied, but takes it a step further, because some situation don't have an "around" option. One of my pet peeves is camping in a site specifically chosen for it's access to the water, and having "campground idiots" as you call them who didn't have the foresight to reserve such sites walking through mine to go fishing, swimming, etc. For one thing, those waterside camp sites often cost extra, so respect the people who paid for them and respect their space! If you want access to the water and there are camp sites lined up all along the riverbank or lake shore, get to the camp ground early enough to pick one of those, or reserve the site you want that offers such access ahead of time if it's an option, but don't show up at 4PM to a first come first choice campground after people have all arrived early enough to get them or paid extra for them and then expect those people to simply accept having you walk through their sites to use something you didn't pay for or show up early enough to get, especially after dark. That is the WORST, hearing someone walking around in your camp site and/or a flashlight flickering around outside your RV or tent in your site after dark when you are just drifting off to sleep! My first thought isn't going to be "Jerk cutting through to access the water" it's going to be "What is this jerk trying to steal from me??"!
Sounds like terrible campsite design to me. Access to a water feature is basic to camping and absolutely expected no matter how far away your site is. I'd never come back to a campsite with a layout that let people block access to the water. One state campground near me has a thin (about 6 foot) path between two sites that leads to lake access. I feel bad for the campers adjacent to it, but they knew the layout when they booked it.
@@davidbeck9066 Regardless of how good or bad the design is, the point is that you don't just tromp through a site someone else is paying for and plop down to go fishing behind their tent or camper. Everyone has the same option to look at the map of the camp ground when they come in and decide where to set up if their chosen site isn't occupied already, and if it is, you don't just set up there anyhow and expect them to share, and by the same token you don't use someone else paid camp site as a fishing spot or as a trail to one. There is access to the water in other areas nearby where there are no camp sites, so those people should go there instead. If your site isn't right there on the waters edge like someone elses you don't just invade their site to go fishing, you go elsewhere. That's why the sites right along the lakeshore usually cost more.
Couldn't agree more. Had a woman camped across the road from us continually walking into our lakefront site to stand there and look at the water. She didn't like it at all when we asked her not to do that. People - Ugh!
There seems to be a debate for and against what you're talking about. I agree that the right to access the lake or river is a basic right to everyone in the RV park...they probably chose that RV park *because* of the lake/river access. And sometimes it sounds like there's no other access to the water or it would be a very far walk to access the water otherwise. On the other hand, sounds like this guy has had whole families plop down on the lake or river bank, on this guy's RV site, to go fishing or swimming for hours...thinking it's not his site. I think there can be a happy medium here. Put a sign up that reads "No access to the water here" near the road, or if there's a path, put rope lights or similar along it indicating what's your site and what's the path. It just seems like poor RV camp design to me too...it seems obvious to me that the people who are doing this don't know this is your private site and are not trying to be purposely rude, yet they have a right to access the water also.
Thanks for making this video! We just bought an RV after not having one for about 6 years and we're taking her out next weekend for the first time (for us anyway), this was a nice refresher on the rules that aren't on the paperwork.
Good luck with that.....as usual the people who don't pick up where they live and walk the dog, well they certainly are not going to pick up at the camp ground.Just report them because if you ask them to do it, you will be in for a rude awakening.
We have 3 dogs that do not go camping with us. I hate the thought that some of those dogs are shitting and peeing next to where I'm cooking on a campfire and where I have my table set up to eat. Take you furry animals back away from where campers will most likely be cooking and eating. Just imagine, it would be like having your furry friend use your kitchen for their bathroom.
@@stevenjackson7067 Well, you ARE outside! There are squirrels, raccoons, bears, deer, chipmunks, opossum, birds, etc. pooping out there anyway. Just wash your hands and don't eat off the ground! 🙄
Sometimes the parents are more bothersome while they try to control their kids.... "Timmy.... Timmy... TIMMY!!! COME HERE RIGHT NOW... TIMMY TIMMY!!!! Yeah, kids are kids...
Warnings to travel trailers and 5th wheel camper owners . Check your spring attachments to the frame for cracks . Then check the main I beams in the area around the axles . In the web of the vertical I beam about 1 to 2 inches above the bottom flange at each cross brace thats concealed by the insulation you provably will find fractures or cracks. These cracks are caused by backing in and pulling out of tight camping spots . Frame twist from the front and back tires literally scrubbing in opposite directions on each axle causes extreme side loads . Looking on the drivers side while backing the trailer to the left on pavement the you will see one tire on front axle leaning in at the top and the rear axle leaning out at the top. As you use the trailor more you may also hear popping noises thats quite loud. Thats your main Ibeam cracking , Lippert makes most if not all of the Travel Trailer frames and 5thwheel frames . They are well known for having cracking trailer frames . 5th wheel spring shackles and the forward frames are breaking with regularity . Dont expect to get reembursed for the defective frames . These things show up over time . So keep an eye on your shackles and frames and goose necks with exterior fiberglass deformation. These can be fixed fairly quickly on site but if they break and the trailer collapses much damage can be done .
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A problem my wife and I have recently run into is having a reserved spot and coming in after hours only top find someone has gotten there earlier and not checked the board at the office and taking our reserved spot. We have had this happen several times recently. In one case even after notifying management of the problem, they charged our credit card for the "stolen" space. The number of newer "Corona" RVers has exploded recently due and they need to learn not just the basics but the other things they can thoughtlessly do that affects others.
Lot's of good tips. My favorite... #10! I can't even begin to tell you how many times people have left those lights on at night! We're night owls and love to sit quietly by the fire at night to gaze up at the stars. We've had countless nights ruined at campgrounds from other people's lights. It's like someone shining a flashlight in your face all night long!!!! It's been so bad that we're looking at buying property and putting our camper on it.
I absolutely agree - and posted the same thing above. The newer RV's that have all these bright LED lights across the front and sides are one of the rudest inventions I've ever encountered. What's worse are the campers who turn them on and then leave them on all night long; it's like trying to camp in a freeway tunnel in some places.
Hitting your vehicle fob so that it honks is unnecessary , especially when it’s early or late. Press the door lock button so you’re not disturbing people with your horn please.
We had someones car alarm go off for like 5 minutes. We never seen anyone or anything by their car. They had taken a walk or something and luckily were on their way back. Blarring loud. The whole side of the campgrounds was like really ? are you kidding me ?
Thank you! As an RV newbie, this will be part of my RV for Dummies cheat sheet. Also, I'm going to look into blackout curtain options for RVers who are awakened by the smallest amount of light...like me.
Pet peeve. Campfires too close to neighbors forcing them to breath your smoke. Be considerate and check the wind. Oh, and one more, don't play catch with anything around other campers and cars. Such as on the access road. They are very expensive and hard to fix. Go to the play area. Happy camping.
Kids. Love them. Work with them all day. Get that they need to play. But screaming at the top of one’s lungs for long periods is not okay at any age (except infant maybe). I see (hear) a lot of that in public places-I grew up in a stick house and my mother would shut that down pretty fast. Once in a while during play is okay, but kids need to learn hardcore screaming is for emergencies only.
Great video. The two we've had the most problems with is the 'quiet time' and people leaving their 'porch lights' on all the time, especially all night!
I agree with everything here (and great job with the editing of this video btw)... accept for the "let kids be kids" part. Yes, of course kids should be kids. But it's not everyone else's job to "deal" with your kids who are acting out. If they are disturbing other adults (the people who actually paid for their vacation), we will say something and then report if it's still an issue. My mother raised 4 kids and none of us were perfect, but we learned very quickly how to be respectful to other people...
I had a friend that lived in a park down in the valley Texas, and they had a "no roaming cats policy". I think it was because folks didn't like cat prints on the hoods of their cars. Since the full timers go there to be "Winter Texans", the cats like to sit on the warm hoods in the wintertime. So, my friend enclosed the underside of his trailer, and made a door where the cats could go in and out...
I think they had the ‘no roaming cats’ policy because of lots of unwanted kittens being made and disposed of in the owner’s travels or overrunning the campsites!
Nice job on your video. I will just add to, not keeping too much junk outside and under your RV so that your site looks like your a homeless person. I will also caution that helping someone backing up their RV could get you into legal trouble, if the RV is damaged due to your negligence. If planning to leave early in the morning would suggest the night before, adding a small amount of fresh water to your tank, and disconnecting your water and sewer hoses.
Great video! Same etiquette goes for when you are leaving, appreciate neighbors asking if they can help when we are hooking up our tow vehicle but we have a routine and getting off of it could cause a costly mistake. Just this past weekend I had to politely tell a couple that I needed to concentrate but appreciated their offer….then they stood there and watched us hook up our Equinox to the Blue Ox…..UGH!!
I get it. Once having a boat. People like to watch others dock. Now we have a camper. We had one time being spotted with our 2022 Apex rig overly helpful folks wanted to help us back in. I respectfully declined. We once had a 26' sailboat on a trailer for the last 19 years. I got this.
Gotta respect the routine. Sometimes it's hard to be nice to some people while they're flapping their gums at you at the worst possible time. I always circle the rig to make sure everything got done even when I already know everything is solid.
I had an experience at a campground that you didn't mention. My neighbor's campfire was close to my bedroom window. Instead of putting it out that night he let it smoke all night and of course it when right in to my bedroom window. That was especially bothersome to me . I needed the fresh air as I have lung issues.
Campfire pits are called that for a reason - not "trashfire pits". I have Asthma and all the plastic and plastic-coated paper, large quantities of food, Cigarettes, Charcoal Lighter fluid, etc. that some people think is ok to burn is Not OK for All of Our Environment or my lungs - Yours either. Put your fire completely out - every time. You really don't want to be that person known for starting a Wildfire. Over the years, I have put out smoking and actively flaming fires at campgrounds. You are supposed to be able to put your hand 1" from the coals for 30 seconds.
@@caroleanne8529 I think campsites should ban campfires. Also grass and trees and wildlife as all are so inconvenient. Fresh air shouldn't be allowed either. No marshmallows too. In fact, if they banned all campers that would be best.
Add to #5 check your volume. If we are playing music either during the day or during our campfire I'll take a walk and make sure our volume cannot be heard any further than a small walking area around our site. (Usually no farther than across the street or to the next campsite next to us. We have very noisy neighbours at our campground and even once the time to stop playing music comes they are partying and loud yelling very late into the night. They also don't care and will get even louder if you ask them to quiet down.
@@ITalk4-2 Most places we have been at Do Not answer their phones…even at State Parks….people allow dogs to run every where…no one says a thing…partying till 1 am or 2 am or noisy talkers all night long NO response from those in charge…. I’m seriously thinking about getting a barking dog whistle……there ya go yakking dog or dogs….maybe you’re tone deaf because your dog cannot shut up but when you pay good money for some rest your dog needs a lesson in QUIET….
First off thank you so much for all these tips I just bought myself a camper a month ago and going to a KOA campground in one week I love all the tips and trying to learn as much as I can to not be a campground idiot I enjoy your channel very much and have been watching the videos a month now thank you once again Bobby
I would say one unwritten rule is not to park right next to somebody in the campground if there are lots of available spaces. If the campground is busy this can’t be avoided but if you can leave space between people, give them some privacy
A lot of camp sites are online now with booking. Before you book, you can see a layout map of the loops and where bathhouses, laundry, playgrounds, etc... if you're parking in a remote area to be away from noise centers, and someone else is of a like mind, you might get parked next to. My wish is that noisy campers would reserve spaces in noisy areas and leave the quiet areas to the quiet folk! We can't all be as open-minded as the next more open-minded, and some might classify those less than as grumpy and intolerant.
My husband and I use our cell phones and speak to one another when parking in a site or leaving in order to give some guidance. Certainly we speak in a respectful volume. Also, we have done general tear down the night before an early departure. Makes leaving in the morning sooo much quicker!
Good advice video but I would add two things to it. 1. Clean up after your dog. 2. Clean up your site. We say "Leave it cleaner then when you got there".
As a truck driver I can 100% say that most people are not used to their RVs or their pull-behind campers. They're the ones white knuckling it down construction zone. Or overall just doing a really bad job of holding their Lane in traffic. Truck stop rules should apply. If you want to watch for somebody so they don't hit anything by all means. Nobody who's sane will turn you down. But don't tell anybody how to maneuver their rig.
I thank you nailed it! Oh, also please don’t leaving a smoldering fire 😖 ugh. We spent an hour carrying buckets of water to put out a giant log left smoldering. And this was in dry, brittle California.
Thanks for this video. I would add, "If you've reserved a site, please leave a marker at the site indicating you have it." We had issue with this at our last camp location. Pulled into a site that appeared open with no tags indicating it was occupied. We payed the fee and thought we were good. Some hours latter, someone approached claiming they had payed for the site at the kiosk some hours earlier. They were cool and let us stay in the site but this shouldn't have occurred.
After arriving at dusk to a site in my Class A pusher, I was embarrassed by the backup warning beeper, it is loud. At home, I always worried about moving the RV at any time other than the middle of the day, for fear of bothering my neighbors. Enough. I found it under the rear and disconnected it, I have a rear camera, and use a spotter if need be. But that backup warning noisemaker just had to go!
Thanks for the video and wow that Arvie website I’m going there now. Hoping it makes our lives easy since we think is the hardest part about RVing is looking for available spots. Thank you again!!
Need something like that here in Australia! We are currently fitting out a Toyota Coaster bus to live in full time, and im busy getting an education early, before we hit the road
Great video! Very informative and quite well done. Even the out-takes are good! Your video should be required viewing for all campers! Case in point, we were camping at a full campground and had been out for the day in our Class B. When we returned to the site, there was a car parked in such a way we couldn't get into the site no matter what we did. About 2 hours later the people who owned the car showed up. They were not officially camping there, but rather "visiting" family that was camping two or three sites down from us. When they finally showed up to retrieve some of their gear from the their SUV, they said "oh, since nobody was here, we thought the camp site was open and we could park there. To add insult to injury, later that evening while we are sitting down to dinner at our site's picnic table, the whole family that had parked in our spot walked through our campsite on their way to the showers. Funny, the children in the family seemed to be truly embarrassed for the parking in and for walking through our site, but the parents seemed to have no clue that what they did could be taken as objectionable. That said, we still had a great time and didn't let the actions of the uninformed family (obviously they hadn't seen your video) spoil our mood. Thanks for a great video!
You might want to get a couple pairs of traffic cones to put at each end of your campsite when you leave. Most people don't mess with cones, and it shows the site to be "not open." Worked for me at horse shows.
Yassssss! The “don’t bother others when pulling in” 👏 there have been many situations like this - most annoying one was at Okeechobie FL KOA. I backed in quickly (have my CDL and a back up camera and experience) however, as soon as we pulled up to back in, I could see the neighbor behind us in the camera standing on our site waving me back. I ignored her and made sure I didn’t move the rig if I couldn’t see her. After parking I got out to check leveling and she immediately approached us with all the questions (how long were staying and blah blah) I was polite at the same moment the neighbors to the right were sitting outside and asking all the same questions again. I was cordial and polite but took the first opportunity I could to get away because again we just pulled in and wanted to get set up and oriented. We also have two dogs that needed to go outside as well. Those same neighbors came up to our rig numerous times we were there, talking to us through our entry way door while I was cooking and my dog was barking at him- asking us how we have the resources to be there basically and not respecting our personal space, you name it. Super inappropriate and invasive. That location also has a killer speed bump that we lost most of our glass to and the long timers avoid it. Thank you for spreading awareness of that tip because it’s seriously annoying to have micromanaging ground guiders and nosey neighbors that don’t give you time to get set up and oriented. You don’t know how long a person has driven or what has happened on their trip so allow them time for orientation before politely introducing yourself
Great video! One of the campgrounds we frequent every year does not have a playground, but there is a small community clubhouse. Our kids and many others hang out there or run/bike around the campground. Our 9 and 10 yr old girls never walk out without that walkie-talkie tho. Very helpful. They also know that they can play at someone's campsite but NEVER go inside their RV. Others people's kids can get annoying, especially if they're always banging on your door to ask for food (I just saw you and your whole family an hour ago eating bbq chicken and steaks. Seriously?). Plus, alot of these kids bang so hard on your rv door you think SWAT just arrived! Although it makes my heart skip a beat, it's still pretty funny.
I know you said that for ambient lighting it's okay to leave the rope lights on all night, but I find those lights to be equally obnoxious as they brightly light up their campsite and ours ALL night long!
Plug in pest deterrents did not work for me as I found a mouse in my Class A despite using them. Rodents can cause a lot of costly damage to wiring inside a rig and under the hood of a vehicle. A veteran camper told me about using a string or two of lights under my rig and I’ve never had another problem anywhere I’ve camped since. I use shades and curtains to block out the brighter security lighting from RV resorts and I’ve noticed many campers using the string lights under their campers at state parks and campgrounds with a good deal of surrounding woods/ brush. Brush equals mice equals snakes, some benign but here in the south also copperheads and rattlesnakes. I have twice seen campers kill a copperhead that had crawled under their rigs. I take it you have not been camping long? Or full time? There’s usually a very good reason behind the things experienced campers practice.
@@debbiefoushee7038 I've been RV camping for almost 10 years. The plug-ins have worked great for me, especially all winter when the little buggers want to find a warm place to sleep. I also put used dryer sheets in cupboards and under the bed.
@@gperrypsch great! I’ve been full time for 8. Haven’t known any full timers that used those remedies - just seasonal campers. Hope they continue to work for you.
You should be taught to drain your black tank first, then drain your gray tank, which will chase all the nasty out of the sewer hose. If you do that, and make sure your great tank is mostly full when you do, you'll never have a stinky hose. Then chase a little fresh water after that from the camper and it is less dirty to disconnect and connect.
As for the parking in an unoccupied site, we've had that happen to us. We even put some orange cones in the space, but when we came back, some schmuck was in our site. He claimed that he didn't see the cones. Although the site was not officially designated for handicap, it was literally right next to a restroom and a dumpster. Things that we need to have close to our rig. We were tired and there were plenty of other open spaces in the park (not as good as that one, however) so we just moved on because we didn't want an altercation. Since then, I have taken a piece of coroplast and created a "sight occupied" sign with my Cricut machine that we bungie cord to the utility post whenever we have to leave the site. It can not be "missed". We have a friend with a van. She has a wooden sandwich sign for the same purpose.
These apply for tent camping as well. I've helped people put up tents that didn't have a clue as to what they were doing. But it wasn't until I realized they needed help that I offered. And while I've never had to help someone with backing an RV, I have back up a horse trailer and a boat trailer for someone. Neither person knew how, so they appreciated it.
@@beckyjoyful1 I learned how to back up years ago. I used to work on a fruit farm and learned how to back up the tractors with trailers full of long irrigation pipes. I don't remember now how long the pipes were, but they were pretty long. I could back up through the orchards without hitting a tree. It wasn't until I was in my 40s and finally got the horse I wanted all my life that I started driving on the road with a trailer. Hubby found a used horse trailer in good condition for a good price, so he got it for me.
Hey there! This is the first video that I saw from your channel and I'm very grateful to see this it because there are a lot of n00b campers out there that really need to know this information. I want everyone to remember; yes, let kids be kids but make sure that you find the designated play areas where they can be kids, and definitely stick to quiet hours. I get it, they aren't mini adults, but parents can passively show kids good etiquette through their own behavior - especially not walking through campsites, which really, is more like walking through someone's house:)
One that has frustrated me as a tent camper is a situation with tent/trailer sites where one water point is shared among many sites and a trailer in an adjacent space stays hooked up to it all day.
Yes Danielle!! It’s frustrating! I actually carry a water tap splitter (y connector) for that very reason! I have a hybrid travel trailer and am hooked up for my entire stay to water so I’m always making sure I don’t ‘hog’ the water supply!! LoL great point!
Good points. Three things that are turning me into an old man. 1) loud generators when boondocking. Today you can buy whisper quiet generators. Don’t buy/use a cheap job site generator. 2) “Sorry about the yappy dog”. So you know it’s a problem, do something about it. Don’t expect me to accept the apology, how about you solve it 3) Friend dog off leash. “It’s ok, He/She is friendly” I don’t know if that’s true AND don’t care if it’s true. My smaller do gets scared of your larger dog. So lunges to get away and re-injuries his leg, he’s 10 with bad knees. So I have to carry him up and down the steps everyday for the next two weeks. Yeah, my initial response is a bit harsh.
A good friend of mine wanted his fur baby to feel free so he walked it without a leash. One day on the other side of a busy street a guy was walking his dog on a leash and my friends dog bolted across the street to see the other dog and was flattened by a 1 ton dually. I guess he never taught the dog to look both ways. That leash is to protect me from your dog and your dog from everything else. Some people think leash laws are for everyone but them.
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Thanks for all you nice advice. As a beautiful woman may I suggest you wear a different type blouse. That one doesn't make your armpit area very complimentary. Forgive me if that's to close for comfort but as a pretty woman I'm certain you enjoy being gorgeous all over.
@@ronaldstewart3467 The misogynistic nerve to say that. Focus on her message or close your eyes if her armpits bother you.
@@ronaldstewart3467 shallow hal women dont care for your advice!
@@ronaldstewart3467 I noticed the same thing.. must be the angle.
Was hoping to hear something about dogs. We just spent 2 weeks up near Glacier NP and it seems more and more common for people to lock up their dogs in the RV all day while they are out exploring. Dogs bark, its natural but 8+ hours of non stop yapping is a bit excessive... not to mentions if its 90 degrees out and the power goes out your most likely coming home to a dead dog.
As an RV resort manager for two decades I would add a note of caution to the concept of turning your lights off in the dark while operating any vehicle in a campground. I've found through experience that its much safer to use proper lighting to get you in and settled as quickly as possible.
A few lights shining through the window is far less inconvenient than the hours it sometimes takes to undo the mess created in the dark, or worse the days and weeks it could take to get your RV repaired after an incident.
Safety first, always!
Thanks for the comment! We weren’t quite specific enough that what we meant was ONLY when pulling into the campsite (to use parking lights if you can) / not driving through the RV park.
So true, anything can happen. Our first rv’ing adventure with our brand new travel trailer could have ended very badly. While backing up our new 24 ft. trailer, a group of young kids ran through our campsite, playing a fun game of tag. One young girl tripped and fell on the ground behind our trailer. I couldn’t see them as it was turning dark. Thankfully my wife did and she used our 2way radios to quickly notify me to stop. I stopped in the nick of time before running over the young girl. We feel that young girl’s life was saved that night because of our 2 way radios.
Amber or Yellow Lights are much softer than glaring White lights so I sometimes use an amber LED lite to set up camp in the dark? But yes White lights let u get Job done right quicker and make less noise...
A lot of newer vehicles are automatically on and can't be turned off while in gear
As a truck driver we driver through truck stops with our headlights off for the same reason. There's enough light offof the parking lots lights to see if your going the appropriate sloooooow speed you should be!
#11- do not reserve a full hook up site and then run your generator exhaust into your neighbors campsite all day bc there is some problem with your RV electric and you can’t use the provided hookup. #12- do not leave your dogs alone and unattended all day in your RV so they can sit and bark out the open windows the entire time you are gone.
You are so right. Good points.
They use the generator to cook Meth and they use the dogs to keep the people away…. That’s how they do it.
OMG, YESSSSS!!!
#12 is rampant!
Yes!! Had a guy run his generator all day and when I finally asked him what was wrong with the hookups, he replied "nothing, I'm just breaking in my generator for my next trip" 🤦♂️
I’m a solo grumpy old man camper. Thank you for the first rule you mentioned about not crossing someone’s site. Super irritating. However, for late arrivals, I don’t mind lights. I get it. Our lives and schedules are all different. Rather have the lights on for safety anyway.
In some campgrounds trails to the rest room, and some hiking trails pass right through other campsites, but other than that, I agree. If a trail does pass through a campsite, walk through quickly and quietly.
Of course, I would cross thru your site, nothing more fun than to piss off the grumpy old man camper.😉
We were across from a bath house and people cut through with us eating at the table
Get off my lawn...
@@whatsup7253 must be a liberal.
We’ve noticed at certain campgrounds that instead of picking up after their dogs they either cover it in sand or throw a stone or piece of wood over it. Important to pick up after your pets!
There always is the knock on their door (then run) and the brown paper bag on fire left outside!
Yup, dog poop can actually carry diseases.
Honestly, I'd rather have that than the hundred poop bags that don't get thrown away.
Must be the Covid Rv newbies that joined the lifestyle back in 2020. Us Rv veterans know better.
Eeeeeeew!!! Dog poop makes me vomit. I love dogs but despise bad owners. I'll be out there yelling at them to pick it up.
Travel nurse working nights here ❤ Thanks for mentioning us! I always pick a spot WAY AWAY from playground, pool, kid gathering sites, and as far from others as I can... but loud a$$ music all day really stinks!! 😢 My inside lights are on all night, but I keep my shades closed on windows that face others. I also grocery shop @ 3am but I'll try to not wake your sleeping kids.
I too am a night nurse. But I am car camping. Do you have any hints as for leaving your camp site at night? I was told to have a tent set up
20 Years ago there were only 2 unwritten rules.#1 RESPECT OTHERS and #2 USE COMMON SENSE. But in todays world we need so many more. Most people have no respect for others and have NO common sense. Thank you for the great video and Happy Camping.
Thanks for watching
Yea. I fogot to start with that.
oh shut up Gerry go drink your prune juice
Yes i agree
That’s what I was thinking! Most of these are common sense. Unfortunately it’s no longer common.
Thanks for the great tips - well presented! However, i take issue with one. Fire pits are not for burning anything other than wood. I have seen many campers using the fire pit to dispose of their trash like plastic milk jugs, waxed beverage containers and the like. Just because you can burn it doesn't mean you should!
Agree 100%. We’ve had to clean out charred aluminum cans, beer bottle caps and a wad of unidentifiable melted plastic from a campsite fire pit. Not good camping etiquette.
Actually that might be against the law anyway. You are not allowed to sit there and burn plastic crap creating toxic smoke and leaching into soil. If it is not legal to do that in your backyard, then it is not legal to do it at the campsite. Legality or not, it is wrong to be a irresponsible slob polluting and contaminating everything you come across.
What about paper, like tissues, or cardboard
What about 🛞 tires??
You mean beer bottles don’t burn?
Sewer hose etiqette - empty your black tank ( toilet ) first - then your 1st grey tank ( shower ) - then your 2nd grey tank ( kitchen ) into the campsite sewer system. Your hose has now been cleaned with shower and kitchen water which contains a fair amount of soap products so it is already relatively as clean as it will get. We then store the hose by compressing the windings and winding it into a 20 gal plastic paint / utility can and then closing it with the seal lid. If placed in an upright storage position , the leakage of water and oders is zero. I have never cleaned the sewer hose with city water - it is unneccessary if the hose is stored properly.
This comment gave me life! Thanks, planning our first family RVenture!
@@FLEXNIVORE I forgot to mention - wear heavy duty rubber gloves for this job.
My husband and I started out with a tent, moved up to a popup tent and now we just bought a 25bh trailer...I'm a little nervous about all the things we need to remember and all the etiquette that comes with it.
First your gray tank, open and shut. That way you will know if there are any leaks in your system set up. Then black tank(s) and finally gray tank(s)
GREAT tip. Thank you.
One aid my bride and I use when arriving AND departing campsites are FRS or CB handheld radios. You don't need to talk really loud to communicate with each other while giving/receiving directions to get your rig parked perfectly or departing safely! Your neighbors will appreciate your efforts to be as quiet as possible while manuevering your RV!
Don't even need a radio. We just use our cell phones.
@@ashleyhoff7561 I know AT&T claims they have service EVERYWHERE but they are lying!! If no service-FRS radios will save the day!! Obviously only happens in the boondocks!
We’ve been enjoying the RV life for five years now. We were never given any etiquette rules and honestly we didn’t need them. It’s as simple as treating others the way you want to be treated. I will say that as far as arriving and setting up late, it isn’t too prudent to turn your lights off. I can take 30 minutes of headlights and noise versus a possible calamity trying to get set up without lights.
I would add "If you can't deal with neighbors, boondock."
So many people complain in the comment section of these types of videos about hearing conversations, kids playing, smoking, etc. They forget that while it is important for everyone to try to be a good neighbor, RV parks and campgrounds pack people in, and that means you will have to deal with other people.
I love many of the state parks for the generously spaced campsites where you can met people, etc, but are far enough away to let people be people. Rarely do we stay at campgrounds where they pack them in.
What is it like to live in a trailer park?
@@kendallsmith1458 ask your mother😂😂😂😂
As a backpack and tent camper, "Leave No Trace" was the goal. This means walking the entire campsite when you are about to leave to ensure you aren't leaving anything, especially things that shouldn't be there Iike trash or pet waste, are left behind. Also, if the campground provides recreation equipment for customer use, return it to the condition, or better, in which you find it.
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What do you do with the pet waste?
@@saltlessshakedowns4999 we dispose of pet waste in dumpsters or trash cans
@@saltlessshakedowns4999 Make taco's with it.
@@donm.1068 MAke sure to feed your pet corn and beans... Taco's with out them just aren't the same.
Here’s one we just experienced and it was super frustrating. Please don’t pull up in front of someone’s campsite and block their driveway while you wait in line for the dump station. Last Sunday (Sundays are especially busy with folks leaving), there was a long line of campers wanting to use the dump station prior to exiting the park. There was space in between sites so folks could’ve left enough room for campers to get in and out of their driveway, but that wasn’t the case. They were lined up and blocking some of us from leaving. We weren’t checking out, we simply had plans for the day. Pretty frustrating when you need to leave and there’s a string of vehicles and rigs preventing you from exiting your own site. Let’s practice courtesy, y’all!
👍🏻 Good tip! Thanks for sharing
Sure moron, no problem! I’ll just hit this here hover button for you and you can pull out right under me😂😭😭😭😭
I’ve had people park in my site while my trailer is there and my wife’s vehicle is there. I couldn’t park my truck when I came home bc that person parked their car there to do laundry🤬
@@imenotyouimenotyou4253 You might want to be careful throwing the word "moron" at other people when common sense would tell you simply don't block the campsite driveways.
That sounds like a campground design problem. Ask them to move. I’m sure most people would. 😊
A problem that happened on our last camping trip... someone a few sites down left their dog barking for about 45 minutes CONTINUOUSLY in the middle of the night. Please pay attension to your dog. If they bark, see what they need/want. Take care of them like a child.
Exactly!. I have never heard a newborn cry continuously for no apparent reason, said no one ever.
I ended my RV'ing after 30 years without any problems on the road or at any camp ground. Not even an unexpectd mechanical failure on RV or tow vehicle. It's all matter of common sense. Now we are enjoying an all season cottage life built at the foothills of Rockies.
Ok boomer.
me when i’m lame
@@PirateAgonisteshey now! You'll get there.
@@tenncutt With that attitude, probably not.
Like 12 yrs with my 22 ft ocean boat. Always towed it 15 to 50 miles or so, to the ramp, enjoyed water time, always made it back ok. Just get good stuff, maintain it, plan ahead, use common sense.
We are only a couple of years into RV travel and appreciate your hints. One thing I have been noticing is that people are conducting loud business calls from their cars with open windows or in their patio areas. Some of these folks spent 8+ hours involved in those charming, extended, one-way phone conversations that we were hearing 4 sites away. We were hearing things that the company might not realize were being broadcast.
Very true! Thanks for watching and sharing
Shhhhh... Don't tell a soul.
Sound does travel very well on campsites, especially at night.
Time to turn on the sprinklers for the kids and dog to run through!
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Make sure your fire is out. My husband and I drove through a remote camping area on a sunday afternoon and there were fires going and the campers had left there site. Typically summer is a high fire danger and in some more remote camp areas it is up to you to make sure that, that fire is dead cold. This should be common practice in any campsite. Same as pack it in pack it out.
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THAT is the sort of thing I would report to the park ranger ! Dangerous. The may know who used that site and deal with it.
How disheartening! No wonder we've got wildfires raging in the West! :(
Agreed fire kills so please be responsible
unfortunately a lot of people fail to realize just how much water it takes to put out hot coals. its more than you think. if it stays hot enough to evaporate all the water it will start back up over night
Night Shift Blue collar worker here , one of my biggest RV adjustments I’ve done so far , has been covering with foil the interior part of my windows …. Helps keep my RV fresh and dark in the inside while also adding alot more privacy
For backing and parking a large vehicle i found that placing marker lights does wonders and flashers will help gauge distance to a wall as you back to it.
My experience comes from 20+yrs of tractor/trailer driviving in almost all configurations and situations
I’m solo and I’m so glad you said that!!! I didn’t know something like that even existed!!
I loved #9! Thanks for including it!! Too many adults believe kids are to be seen and not heard. Not true! They are to be kids and allowed to have fun!
Being a motorcycle traveler and tent camping I at times stay in RV parks and my biggest issue is GENERATORS that run after hours.
I'm with you on this one.
YES, one night in a tent between huge RVs, I had both of them running their generators. Kinda like stereo. I was given no info that it was an RV location.
Same, Tent camper and had a full size RV pull into the site next to us about 9:00pm. All night long the generator/AC was running, TV on, lights on all night it wasn't fun. We were going to pack up and leave but when I went to complain to the ranger we found out they had said they were in a tent. The night ranger was a moron! We got reimbursed and they got moved. I admit for a long time I just figured all full sized RV owners were like them.
That is why I now carry ear plugs. A whole bottle full.
I don’t like that noise!!! I just went camping two nights ago and I hated it.
As someone who has worked as a campground ranger, #4 is near and dear to me. I can’t tell you how many times we had to clean out cans, cigarette butts, leftover food, etc from campfires. I think that everyone who camps should have to be a ranger!
Agreed!
It's really irritating when people think they can burn up aluminum cans or plastic bottles.
The dog waste bag(s) in the fire pit.
This is my husband's #1 pet peeve. My number #1 pet peeve is pick up your dogs poo.
Don't burn trash! Put it in trash bin. Burning paper and cardboard stinks, and is irritating to folks with certain allergies.
THANK YOU! People cutting thru our site is such a killer!!! Our neighbors at the last place we stayed had 2 dogs that barked at everything that moved. We have worked so hard to keep our dogs well-behaved; we even had them INSIDE our camper and their dogs got so rowdy, it made ours bark back. We calmed them down, but it surely was frustrating. This list should be very helpful to so many newbies now. Thanks again! Jane in SC
Thanks for watching and sharing! We’ve experienced our share of less than desirable dog behaviors too. Thankfully our dog. Alaska is very chill
I have put up "crime scene" tape around my site when people use it as a thoroughfare. Works like a charm.
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@@brownsugar1616 🤣I love it! I may borrow that one!
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Great tips! I agree with #9 kids should be kids. That said rule #7 is not one I agree with because of #9. I've been driving back from dinner, etc after dark and still seen plenty of kids running around crossing the road. I wouldn't recommend someone to drive after dark without headlights on.
Exactly!
What she meant was to turn the headlights off as soon as you were done pulling in/parking on the site, not driving through the campground
I don't agree with letting kids be kids. They should be supervised and not running all over the damn place. Parents need to be better parents.
Headlight rule is more for once your in your site, turn headlights off. I've had neighbors talking on their car Bluetooth for 20 minutes while their headlamps are on.
Not just kids. I walk my dog late at night.
Here's another - if your vehicle is one that honks the horn and flashes the lights when you lock or unlock it, find that setting and turn it off.
Haha or try not to be so easily triggered
Hit the lock button on door instead of fob ehh.
Drink enough beer you’ll sleep right through it.
Some peoples are so insecure that they hit the LOCK rutton twice to mare sure it is locked.
Yeah please turn that off whether you RV or not, your neighbors don't need and update on your comings and goings. Also car alarms...
Great video. I personally appreciate when people come out to help us back in to a site, that can be a marriage saver.
This made me laugh so hard😂
Quite the opposite for us. We work well as a team and have a process and routine that works perfectly for us. Adding a third person that doesn’t know the routine causes problems and delays. I don’t mind if they ask, but should leave us be if declined. I can’t tell you how many times some still try to help anyway which is frustrating. Many of the suggestions in this video is why we prefer to boondock with fewer people around.
Some do appreciate the help. Especially those new to it. My father ended up blind in one eye so it threw his depth perception off besides making it hard to constantly watch everything while backing into a site. I learned at 14 y.o. how to back a camper into a very tight site.
I have helped others by sighting for them and others by actually backing their setup for them and a few by talking them through it.
I didn't butt in to do this but was asked. I liked the ones that wanted to do it their selves but needed a little coaching.
I ama widow traveling alone and not hugely skilled at backing, so a neighbor offering to spot me is most welcome.
Having worked at a campground, I cannot tell you how many great kids I have met! I can also tell you there have been a lot of u supervised kids that have been lost, out destructing resort property or involved in highly inappropriate behavior while parents are drinking at sites. Best unwritten rule is if parents are going to drink to excess that they are not aware of where their children or teens are, best to keep them involved in activities at the campsite.
Great tip, thanks for sharing
Yes… we had a family who had other families over all day and late into the night. Music , booze and kids being brats!! I was in the living room, hubby was in bed when I was hearing Tink tink sounds.
I went out and watched in the darkness , and there were two boys throwing pebbles & larger rocks at our camper!!! 🤬
I yelled at them to stop, dad swooped in to tell me to calm down! Momma grabbed the kids into their rig to hide them!
It was not pretty!
What really blew my mind was that the kids were never made to apologize.
We RV’ed with 4 kids and never ever were they out of our watchful eyes.
@@arbonneladyTN It’s always parent with the worst kids that are the first to deny their behavior but that’s expected. Our parks strive to keep our guests safe buys guest must remember that there are still dangers such as bodies of waters, wooded areas which can have tragic consequences when children wander off alone. We love to provide a fun an memorable stay however dealing with hormone filled teens in the bathhouse at 2 am is not one we enjoy.
Overall, my rant is for families to enjoy their time together while in the park. Meet new folks and enjoy yourselves but one should never fully drop all safety awareness of surroundings when it comes to you children. I meet some of the cutest, smartest, finest kids and I would like to se them return another year😉
I once helped search in an Adirondack Park campground when a child of 4-5 wandered off. We have 5 kids and of course the worse always comes to mind. Almost all the campers in our loop were looking. Checking other sites, under campers, under vehicles, in the woods around the loop, the bathroom and showers.
They called in extra help but before most of it got there the child was found in another campsite on another loop when the campers heard about a lost child. What a relief he wasn't found in the lake or swamp.
Thank you for your message about kids. An RV campground is a perfect place to let them be kids and also teach them some responsibility for those around them.
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Like the boy that stood in MY site and stripped leaves off the lower tree branches and threw them on the ground. Where oh where is corporal punishment?
Just remember that not everyone wants to have long conversations with random unsupervised kids every time they go outside. I am still living in an apartment, and yesterday I had to tell my dog he couldn't go for a walk because that neighbor girl that won't leave me alone is outside. I am autistic, so I don't have the social skills to tell the little one that I don't want to talk to her. It has nothing to do with her, it has to do with me not having the social skills to want to talk. There are times when I just must tell family that I need silence or alone time. I enjoy living by myself, and all the silence! I will probably be more of a BoonDocker than an RV resort person next year when I get my RV and take off.
@@RiverWoods111 We have a lot in common. I sometimes go weeks without talking to another human, and it's magical. I find it incredibly difficult to hold a conversation for more than 30 seconds, unless it's in regard to a topic that myself or the other person is very passionate about.
When it comes to camping, I'd much rather be alone, in the middle of nowhere with the tent. But inevitabely, somebody winds up finding my spot and takes it upon themselves to come bother me...
These are all of the reasons that I don't stay at campgrounds.
Here's one more though.
When arriving at a mostly unoccupied campground, find a spot that's away from other campers, unless they're all reserved or an unfavorable location.
You are spot on with being respectful of others when it comes to noise. I camped once next to a bear proof garbage container, everyone lifted up the door, tossed the garbage in and then just dropped the door. Sounded like someone was hitting it with a sledgehammer all evening long. People just don't think about noise, none were doing it intentionally. Actually, getting irritated by this kind of behavior has made me more conscientious of being quiet!!
Those bear proof can lids are heavy! Thanks for watching
If 40+ gallons of soapy grey water isn't enough to flush your sewer how then that little bit of fresh water isn't going to do anything more. I stopped using anything but my grey to flush the slinky many years ago and my hose is just as clean as anyone elses (ie, no smell).
Oh .. oh So YOUR SHT DONT STINK Haa! Ok. Ok. Your special.
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Great video! One thing to add is the controlling of your noisy pets. Mostly this comes down to barking dogs. I know I don't go camping to listen to anyone's dog barking at everything that moves. If your pet cant keep the volume down, please leave it at home. I enjoy the sounds of the wind blowing in the trees, not a barking dog.
Leaving your dog to bark all day while you're gone, not cool. Get a bark collar.
Our neighbor's dogs would bark when they were in their tent and we were outside. The owner apologized for the barking, and it made me think. The dogs are in their "home". They can't see outside. They heard a noise. They're protecting their humans.
As much as I'm annoyed by barking dogs, I also need to give grace. But an apology by the owner does go a long way!
@@duey985 Agreed!! Dogs barking all day in RVs when their owners are gone!
100%. And people letting their dog crap in your camp site.
Would also add that if campers are going to be gone all day with the pup inside the camper, please be aware that some pups tend to bark all day while you’re away. Not all dogs do that but we’ve definitely experienced being next to the rigs with lonely pups inside while owners are gone for the day. Not being dog owners, the only suggestion to offer at this point is to perhaps see if someone you trust or a park attendant would be willing to check on things while you’re away?
@@Herk988 We made up a camping card with the picture of our rig, the dogs names, and our names and cell phone numbers on it. I usually give it to the neighbor and ask them to call us if our dogs start barking so we can come back and take care of the problem. So far, that has worked.
This was a YT suggested video. Thank you for the reminders of why I prefer backcountry and boondock camping. Less rules, less people, and a big plus - no checkout times. Although I do admit, when I did camp with an RV, taking advantage of RV campground amenities was wonderful.
We do love our full hook ups, thanks for stopping by our channel
Not rules just courtesies yet Karen here wants you to think there are rules I can’t wait to walk through everyone’s campsite😂😭😭😭🖕
Great info, we our truck drivers and RVers and seriously love this.
A few things, a few years ago we had a knock on our door it was way after quite hours and we couldn't sleep so we were watching a Disney movie.
When we answered the door the lady was so polite and said, hey great movie but could you turn off your outside speakers. We didn't even know they were on. We found the location of the buttons is the right height for big booties to accidentally hit it. But she was so kind and our air was on and it's loud we had no idea so being polite and full of grace is huge .
2nd on the kid thing I do get our kids want to make new friends, but if you see a family eating or maybe even having guests remind your child about "personal space" I can't tell you how many times we have had kids just open our door to "see what we were doing" looking for our kids and grandkids. Your new neighbor may be on a vacation and trying to get time with their kids/grandkids .
Another thing is remember RVers come in all ages some sights are full of elderly. As a family with disabilities (I have MS) if things look quite it may be the family is napping. Which what is RVing for if not rest lol. But that also comes with things that you may not understand. I had to giggle at the leaving and entering noise point, because my husband is very hard of hearing so sadly he doesn't realize how loud he is. Or he doesn't hear how hard the door slams etc. So keep in mind not all people are doing something that is breaking the unwritten rules it is a disability. If hearing was his only issue we could remind him, but he also has had brain surgery, has bipolar and diabetes so as his wife if I point out that he is being to loud it will get worse because he sees's it as me nagging about something he can't fix or control. I am doing my neighbors a service by letting him do the work swifky and efficiently rather than adding fuel to the flame. So like we learned from the sweet lady that knocked on our door, how we approach each other when we are in these situations can make or break a RVing neighbor relationship.
Yes to all of this, thanks for sharing
Haha re the helping someone park. I’m a single female and had a fellow stop to assist as I was backing in to my spot. My first thought was to say no thanks but I was learning it’s always good to have help , people mean well and I needed to be less independent. That was two years ago and we are still good friends.
Perhaps it's different for singles than people traveling as duos/or more.
Just ask first if someone wants help.
Awesome video - actual homeowners need to pay attention to these tips too!
One thing I learned when dumping my tanks, is to dump the black tank first, then close the valve. then the gray tank. The grey tank usually has some kind of soap in it. Dumping the grey tank last will wash out the The sewer hose. I also, when connected to the sewer at the site, keep both dump valves closed and dump when necessary using the same procedure above. Then if not leaving, close valves again. The black tank should alway have some water in it.
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All the info you presented was great! Soemthing I'd like to add: we've been in campgrounds where lots of folks have ATVs and they and their kids are riding them around like it's an off road track from early morning until late at night. I found that very inconsiderate.
That’s scary and not very safe
I am surprised because most campsites we have stayed at or looked at say that no ATV's are allowed unless they are on trailers.
Same thing happened to me once. Hated it. So now I camp where off-road vehicles are restricted.
Jellystone (maybe not all) had tons of loud golf carts going all over most of the day. Many had underage kids driving them, probably joyriding since they can't drive the real thing. The camp was really spread out (discouraging walking) and each section had a gate that needed a card from the office to open. The gates were setup with a gap wide enough for the golf carts to get through without the access card.
I never plan to RV or use those campsites, but I just want to say that this video is well done, well edited, and full of good common sense advice. The bloopers were a bonus. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words!
Agreed, well done. But I could never relax on any campsite where people are all around me. I'd rather see bears than people.
I appreciate your rule about porch lights. While you mentioned that it can be disruptive to your neighbours if the lights are shinning into their RV (which is totally true), I would also add that many people go camping to be closer to nature, escape city lights and spend time under a star filled sky. To be a courteous neighbour, outdoor lighting of any kind should be used with care and turned off when not in use and/or after a certain time. Happy camping :)
Thanks for watching and yes, good point. Safe travels
I leave for work when it’s still dark. I don’t even turn an outside light on. When I leave I just have my parking lights on until I get on the gravel pointed toward the exit so my lights don’t shine in anyones rig.
Courtesy and manners are expected but few practice it these days.
If you want the night sky, why in the world would you camp in a developed campground? Clear night sky is a boondocking idea. I have 400 watts of solar panels and two 100Ah lithium batteries so I don’t have to share a crowded campground.
@@jonedwards2107 if we use lighting responsibly, we can enjoy a natural dark sky from many places, including campgrounds.
Great advice however, one comment I would make is that many backup camera systems are wired to only be active when the headlights are on. I do agree that you need to make sure to turn off headlights ASAP after you get backed. Don't keep them on while you set up camp.
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Usually a backup camera is hooked to the top lights on the back of an RV. Those lights go on with the parking light switch in the cab so you can kill the headlights and keep your parking lights on.
I connect mine to parking lights
@@myinterests5573 That's the way mine are.
The cameras are powered by the running light circuit, NOT the headlight circuit, you don not need your headlights on to have your Marker(running lights) on.
I am a firm believer in using your head lights at night. If YOU are bothered by lights, get black out blinds or hang a towel over the windows. I would much rather have my head lights on than run over some kid or dog. If you don't like the activity, find some where else to camp. We recently spent a week at a sight and there were over 2,000 rigs there. Rather than put up with all of the congestion, we chose a campsite a couple of miles from there and there were a total of 5 rigs there. My son in law pulls a 42' trailer that weighs well over 18,000 lbs. He tends to find mud holes. We have pulled him out of mud into his camping spot well after dark with both vehicle lights on and several flash lights or head mounted lights.
NEVER TOUCH YOUR SEWER HOSE WITHOUT GLOVES ON! Ever used a dump station? That dump station hole area is a toilet bowl. If you drape your hose on the ground, of course, to the hole, your hose outside is now very contaminated and disgusting. Store it in your rig storage compartment rolled/crunched up into a 5 gal bucket and lid. (Yes, it does fit. That's how I've been full-timing 9+ yrs). Full hookups? Remember, the sewer hose is still disgusting! Remove gloves (or doggy bags works too!) before even messing with fresh water hose. Better yet, take care of (clean) water hose before (to dirty) sewer hose. 9+ yr Full-time solo woman RV/Disabled RN, BSN so am qualified to talk about, although not a biologist! lol
😂 or do as I do and wash your hands afterwards
@@SteveFelt67 Yeah, same here. No gloves keeps me from picking my nose or biting my nails...
My headlights will be staying on if I pull in at night.
Apparently you only go to extremely well-lit campgrounds
When you go to state parks or smaller campgrounds and also more rural campgrounds, they are quite dark headlights are a necessity.
Great tips!!! Especially now after COVID when so many thought they would try camping out for the first time. That’s great and all, but good lord I have seen so many newbies that have no clue about these unwritten rules. The two biggest ones I have really noticed a lot more now is the cutting through and the outside lighting on all night. Like these new $60,000 TT that have light strips on the front, hitch area so they for sure face anyone across the way. Thanks for doing this!! Hope a lot new to the camping world watch!!!
Your channel is so refreshing not only for the knowledge, but the use of minimum background music. It's so hard to listen to some (many) channels who play orchestra music instead of the beautiful sound of nature.
Thanks for the feedback and for watching
Here's one ... the swimming pool steps are not a seat , don't sit on them for an extended period as this blocks access and egress for older / partially disabled people who may wish to do hydrotherapy
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Great tips. I'd add that teaching your kids some of these as they get old enough to understand helps too.
We have had kids that constantly cut through our site, which then made our dogs bark and cause pretty consistent disruption ignore our ask to walk on the road instead of cutting through.
Thanks for the common sense video. Being mindful of your neighbors is the key to everyone getting along and having a good time. One of my biggest gripes are for those who feel the need to blast their music or watch their big screen TV's at volume.
I'm quite sure my neighbors wouldn't want to hear my choice in music nor want to see/listen to my TV choices.
Researching before buying anything and I really appreciate your videos and all of the incredibly helpful comments from the beautiful community that I can’t wait to be a part of!! 🤩
I loved that the kids are getting involved in the videos
Thanks! This was a fun video to make!
This is in line with the "go around" rule to get to dumpsters and such if a site is occupied, but takes it a step further, because some situation don't have an "around" option. One of my pet peeves is camping in a site specifically chosen for it's access to the water, and having "campground idiots" as you call them who didn't have the foresight to reserve such sites walking through mine to go fishing, swimming, etc. For one thing, those waterside camp sites often cost extra, so respect the people who paid for them and respect their space! If you want access to the water and there are camp sites lined up all along the riverbank or lake shore, get to the camp ground early enough to pick one of those, or reserve the site you want that offers such access ahead of time if it's an option, but don't show up at 4PM to a first come first choice campground after people have all arrived early enough to get them or paid extra for them and then expect those people to simply accept having you walk through their sites to use something you didn't pay for or show up early enough to get, especially after dark. That is the WORST, hearing someone walking around in your camp site and/or a flashlight flickering around outside your RV or tent in your site after dark when you are just drifting off to sleep! My first thought isn't going to be "Jerk cutting through to access the water" it's going to be "What is this jerk trying to steal from me??"!
Sounds like terrible campsite design to me. Access to a water feature is basic to camping and absolutely expected no matter how far away your site is. I'd never come back to a campsite with a layout that let people block access to the water.
One state campground near me has a thin (about 6 foot) path between two sites that leads to lake access. I feel bad for the campers adjacent to it, but they knew the layout when they booked it.
@@davidbeck9066 Regardless of how good or bad the design is, the point is that you don't just tromp through a site someone else is paying for and plop down to go fishing behind their tent or camper. Everyone has the same option to look at the map of the camp ground when they come in and decide where to set up if their chosen site isn't occupied already, and if it is, you don't just set up there anyhow and expect them to share, and by the same token you don't use someone else paid camp site as a fishing spot or as a trail to one. There is access to the water in other areas nearby where there are no camp sites, so those people should go there instead. If your site isn't right there on the waters edge like someone elses you don't just invade their site to go fishing, you go elsewhere. That's why the sites right along the lakeshore usually cost more.
David beck = spot on.
Couldn't agree more. Had a woman camped across the road from us continually walking into our lakefront site to stand there and look at the water. She didn't like it at all when we asked her not to do that. People - Ugh!
There seems to be a debate for and against what you're talking about. I agree that the right to access the lake or river is a basic right to everyone in the RV park...they probably chose that RV park *because* of the lake/river access. And sometimes it sounds like there's no other access to the water or it would be a very far walk to access the water otherwise. On the other hand, sounds like this guy has had whole families plop down on the lake or river bank, on this guy's RV site, to go fishing or swimming for hours...thinking it's not his site. I think there can be a happy medium here. Put a sign up that reads "No access to the water here" near the road, or if there's a path, put rope lights or similar along it indicating what's your site and what's the path. It just seems like poor RV camp design to me too...it seems obvious to me that the people who are doing this don't know this is your private site and are not trying to be purposely rude, yet they have a right to access the water also.
Thanks for making this video! We just bought an RV after not having one for about 6 years and we're taking her out next weekend for the first time (for us anyway), this was a nice refresher on the rules that aren't on the paperwork.
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This was cool I'm almost 30 and getting into 1987 lazy daze in California
The kids blooper/laughter at the end was fun! Such a fun and joyful noise is that of children's laughter!
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GREAT video and very timely, since camping season is getting underway.
I know it’s been beaten to death but picking up after the dog.
Ah yes! Very true, we should have added that one for sure! Thanks for watching
Good luck with that.....as usual the people who don't pick up where they live and walk the dog, well they certainly are not going to pick up at the camp ground.Just report them because if you ask them to do it, you will be in for a rude awakening.
We have a dog ourselves, but often have to pick up the previous dog owner's poo when we arrive. One morning we woke up to a big pile of bear scat! 🤣
We have 3 dogs that do not go camping with us.
I hate the thought that some of those dogs are shitting and peeing next to where I'm cooking on a campfire and where I have my table set up to eat. Take you furry animals back away from where campers will most likely be cooking and eating.
Just imagine, it would be like having your furry friend use your kitchen for their bathroom.
@@stevenjackson7067 Well, you ARE outside! There are squirrels, raccoons, bears, deer, chipmunks, opossum, birds, etc. pooping out there anyway. Just wash your hands and don't eat off the ground! 🙄
Sometimes the parents are more bothersome while they try to control their kids.... "Timmy.... Timmy... TIMMY!!! COME HERE RIGHT NOW... TIMMY TIMMY!!!! Yeah, kids are kids...
That's why no one should ever name their child "Timmy".
Warnings to travel trailers and 5th wheel camper owners . Check your spring attachments to the frame for cracks . Then check the main I beams in the area around the axles . In the web of the vertical I beam about 1 to 2 inches above the bottom flange at each cross brace thats concealed by the insulation you provably will find fractures or cracks. These cracks are caused by backing in and pulling out of tight camping spots . Frame twist from the front and back tires literally scrubbing in opposite directions on each axle causes extreme side loads . Looking on the drivers side while backing the trailer to the left on pavement the you will see one tire on front axle leaning in at the top and the rear axle leaning out at the top. As you use the trailor more you may also hear popping noises thats quite loud. Thats your main Ibeam cracking , Lippert makes most if not all of the Travel Trailer frames and 5thwheel frames . They are well known for having cracking trailer frames . 5th wheel spring shackles and the forward frames are breaking with regularity . Dont expect to get reembursed for the defective frames . These things show up over time . So keep an eye on your shackles and frames and goose necks with exterior fiberglass deformation. These can be fixed fairly quickly on site but if they break and the trailer collapses much damage can be done .
I wasn’t sure how to just message you but please let people know that is your camper breaks I. Any way camping world are fantastic. They fit us in in Colorado last year and this year in Pooler Georgia the service man fixed and unstuck valve for our refrigerator. We have only been on 4 long trips and have watched a ton of videos. But we can’t fix everything ourselves. Just A great option!! Thanks for your channel!❤
A problem my wife and I have recently run into is having a reserved spot and coming in after hours only top find someone has gotten there earlier and not checked the board at the office and taking our reserved spot. We have had this happen several times recently. In one case even after notifying management of the problem, they charged our credit card for the "stolen" space. The number of newer "Corona" RVers has exploded recently due and they need to learn not just the basics but the other things they can thoughtlessly do that affects others.
Lot's of good tips. My favorite... #10! I can't even begin to tell you how many times people have left those lights on at night! We're night owls and love to sit quietly by the fire at night to gaze up at the stars. We've had countless nights ruined at campgrounds from other people's lights. It's like someone shining a flashlight in your face all night long!!!! It's been so bad that we're looking at buying property and putting our camper on it.
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I absolutely agree - and posted the same thing above. The newer RV's that have all these bright LED lights across the front and sides are one of the rudest inventions I've ever encountered. What's worse are the campers who turn them on and then leave them on all night long; it's like trying to camp in a freeway tunnel in some places.
Our neighbors left the awning light on and it shined thru my window and couldn't sleep it was so bright.
Wait till I get me big super bright spot/ security lights pointed at your windows😂😂😂😂
@@FestiveFanfaremost RVs have shades and curtains for a reason...
Hitting your vehicle fob so that it honks is unnecessary , especially when it’s early or late. Press the door lock button so you’re not disturbing people with your horn please.
We had someones car alarm go off for like 5 minutes. We never seen anyone or anything by their car. They had taken a walk or something and luckily were on their way back. Blarring loud. The whole side of the campgrounds was like really ? are you kidding me ?
Hit that button! Over and over and over😂😳🖕
I spent years camping with trailers.
The only one that I disagree with is turning off your headlights when pulling in or out of the site.
Thank you! As an RV newbie, this will be part of my RV for Dummies cheat sheet. Also, I'm going to look into blackout curtain options for RVers who are awakened by the smallest amount of light...like me.
It’s a thing for sure. Thanks for watching. Reflectix will be your friend (especially if you need that little bit extra blackout).
Pet peeve. Campfires too close to neighbors forcing them to breath your smoke. Be considerate and check the wind. Oh, and one more, don't play catch with anything around other campers and cars. Such as on the access road. They are very expensive and hard to fix. Go to the play area. Happy camping.
Kids. Love them. Work with them all day. Get that they need to play. But screaming at the top of one’s lungs for long periods is not okay at any age (except infant maybe). I see (hear) a lot of that in public places-I grew up in a stick house and my mother would shut that down pretty fast. Once in a while during play is okay, but kids need to learn hardcore screaming is for emergencies only.
Great video. The two we've had the most problems with is the 'quiet time' and people leaving their 'porch lights' on all the time, especially all night!
I agree with everything here (and great job with the editing of this video btw)... accept for the "let kids be kids" part. Yes, of course kids should be kids. But it's not everyone else's job to "deal" with your kids who are acting out. If they are disturbing other adults (the people who actually paid for their vacation), we will say something and then report if it's still an issue. My mother raised 4 kids and none of us were perfect, but we learned very quickly how to be respectful to other people...
EXCEPT for the kids...
I had a friend that lived in a park down in the valley Texas, and they had a "no roaming cats policy". I think it was because folks didn't like cat prints on the hoods of their cars. Since the full timers go there to be "Winter Texans", the cats like to sit on the warm hoods in the wintertime. So, my friend enclosed the underside of his trailer, and made a door where the cats could go in and out...
SO SWEET❣️ I grew up in the valley!!! Hi, neighbor!!! ☺️
I think they had the ‘no roaming cats’ policy because of lots of unwanted kittens being made and disposed of in the owner’s travels or overrunning the campsites!
That's something I've never heard of before. Usually all places care about are dogs.
Nice job on your video. I will just add to, not keeping too much junk outside and under your RV so that your site looks like your a homeless person. I will also caution that helping someone backing up their RV could get you into legal trouble, if the RV is damaged due to your negligence. If planning to leave early in the morning would suggest the night before, adding a small amount of fresh water to your tank, and disconnecting your water and sewer hoses.
Great video! Same etiquette goes for when you are leaving, appreciate neighbors asking if they can help when we are hooking up our tow vehicle but we have a routine and getting off of it could cause a costly mistake. Just this past weekend I had to politely tell a couple that I needed to concentrate but appreciated their offer….then they stood there and watched us hook up our Equinox to the Blue Ox…..UGH!!
Oh man, that’s a tough one too. Thanks for watching
I get it. Once having a boat. People like to watch others dock. Now we have a camper. We had one time being spotted with our 2022 Apex rig overly helpful folks wanted to help us back in. I respectfully declined. We once had a 26' sailboat on a trailer for the last 19 years. I got this.
I'm new so this is dually noted info. Thank you for sharing
Gotta respect the routine. Sometimes it's hard to be nice to some people while they're flapping their gums at you at the worst possible time. I always circle the rig to make sure everything got done even when I already know everything is solid.
@@billyhill2488 I do the same thing. Sort of like an airline pilot doing a preflight check. Almost ritualistic.
I had an experience at a campground that you didn't mention. My neighbor's campfire was close to my bedroom window. Instead of putting it out that night he let it smoke all night and of course it when right in to my bedroom window. That was especially bothersome to me . I needed the fresh air as I have lung issues.
Oh no! Thanks for bringing that one up. It’s a very valid point. Appreciate you watching :)
When we camped, I would have been very happy if they banned fires because of those people.
Campfire pits are called that for a reason - not "trashfire pits". I have Asthma and all the plastic and plastic-coated paper, large quantities of food, Cigarettes, Charcoal Lighter fluid, etc. that some people think is ok to burn is Not OK for All of Our Environment or my lungs - Yours either. Put your fire completely out - every time. You really don't want to be that person known for starting a Wildfire. Over the years, I have put out smoking and actively flaming fires at campgrounds. You are supposed to be able to put your hand 1" from the coals for 30 seconds.
@@caroleanne8529 I think campsites should ban campfires. Also grass and trees and wildlife as all are so inconvenient. Fresh air shouldn't be allowed either. No marshmallows too. In fact, if they banned all campers that would be best.
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Add to #5 check your volume. If we are playing music either during the day or during our campfire I'll take a walk and make sure our volume cannot be heard any further than a small walking area around our site. (Usually no farther than across the street or to the next campsite next to us.
We have very noisy neighbours at our campground and even once the time to stop playing music comes they are partying and loud yelling very late into the night. They also don't care and will get even louder if you ask them to quiet down.
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Then you report to office. Quiet hours are for EVERYONE.
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Most places we have been at Do Not answer their phones…even at State Parks….people allow dogs to run every where…no one says a thing…partying till 1 am or 2 am or noisy talkers all night long NO response from those in charge….
I’m seriously thinking about getting a barking dog whistle……there ya go yakking dog or dogs….maybe you’re tone deaf because your dog cannot shut up but when you pay good money for some rest your dog needs a lesson in QUIET….
Screw that! Pump that music up!!!!!!! Camping should be full of loud music and wild parties. Old people should not be camping!😳🖕
I have seen #2 sewer hose rinsed under the water spigot - it happens so much … I now bleach spigot & run water for a while before hubby connects ….
Hey, thank you for this. We are picking up our first trailer in 20 years tomorrow. This was very helpful!
Good list of "How to be a good camper/neighbor". All newbies should watch this.
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Indeed. It should be required viewing when buying an RV. (Maybe even for 2nd or 3rd time buyers.)
First off thank you so much for all these tips I just bought myself a camper a month ago and going to a KOA campground in one week I love all the tips and trying to learn as much as I can to not be a campground idiot I enjoy your channel very much and have been watching the videos a month now thank you once again Bobby
How'd it go?
I would say one unwritten rule is not to park right next to somebody in the campground if there are lots of available spaces. If the campground is busy this can’t be avoided but if you can leave space between people, give them some privacy
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A lot of camp sites are online now with booking. Before you book, you can see a layout map of the loops and where bathhouses, laundry, playgrounds, etc... if you're parking in a remote area to be away from noise centers, and someone else is of a like mind, you might get parked next to.
My wish is that noisy campers would reserve spaces in noisy areas and leave the quiet areas to the quiet folk! We can't all be as open-minded as the next more open-minded, and some might classify those less than as grumpy and intolerant.
I guess that when you begin paying everybody's camping fee you can tell them where to park. Until then, it's there choice.
Mine and hubby’s first RV trip is coming up soon and these tips will be very helpful. THANK YOU!
My husband and I use our cell phones and speak to one another when parking in a site or leaving in order to give some guidance. Certainly we speak in a respectful volume. Also, we have done general tear down the night before an early departure. Makes leaving in the morning sooo much quicker!
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I thought this a good idea until I realized so many National Parks in Canada do NOT have cell service!😂
We also try to do most prep for leaving the night before
Good advice video but I would add two things to it. 1. Clean up after your dog. 2. Clean up your site. We say "Leave it cleaner then when you got there".
Great tips!
As a truck driver I can 100% say that most people are not used to their RVs or their pull-behind campers. They're the ones white knuckling it down construction zone. Or overall just doing a really bad job of holding their Lane in traffic. Truck stop rules should apply. If you want to watch for somebody so they don't hit anything by all means. Nobody who's sane will turn you down. But don't tell anybody how to maneuver their rig.
I thank you nailed it! Oh, also please don’t leaving a smoldering fire 😖 ugh. We spent an hour carrying buckets of water to put out a giant log left smoldering. And this was in dry, brittle California.
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Thanks for this video. I would add, "If you've reserved a site, please leave a marker at the site indicating you have it." We had issue with this at our last camp location. Pulled into a site that appeared open with no tags indicating it was occupied. We payed the fee and thought we were good. Some hours latter, someone approached claiming they had payed for the site at the kiosk some hours earlier. They were cool and let us stay in the site but this shouldn't have occurred.
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I have had my site taken before I got there.
After arriving at dusk to a site in my Class A pusher, I was embarrassed by the backup warning beeper, it is loud. At home, I always worried about moving the RV at any time other than the middle of the day, for fear of bothering my neighbors. Enough. I found it under the rear and disconnected it, I have a rear camera, and use a spotter if need be. But that backup warning noisemaker just had to go!
Thanks for the video and wow that Arvie website I’m going there now. Hoping it makes our lives easy since we think is the hardest part about RVing is looking for available spots. Thank you again!!
Thanks for watching
Need something like that here in Australia! We are currently fitting out a Toyota Coaster bus to live in full time, and im busy getting an education early, before we hit the road
Great video! Very informative and quite well done. Even the out-takes are good! Your video should be required viewing for all campers! Case in point, we were camping at a full campground and had been out for the day in our Class B. When we returned to the site, there was a car parked in such a way we couldn't get into the site no matter what we did. About 2 hours later the people who owned the car showed up. They were not officially camping there, but rather "visiting" family that was camping two or three sites down from us. When they finally showed up to retrieve some of their gear from the their SUV, they said "oh, since nobody was here, we thought the camp site was open and we could park there. To add insult to injury, later that evening while we are sitting down to dinner at our site's picnic table, the whole family that had parked in our spot walked through our campsite on their way to the showers. Funny, the children in the family seemed to be truly embarrassed for the parking in and for walking through our site, but the parents seemed to have no clue that what they did could be taken as objectionable. That said, we still had a great time and didn't let the actions of the uninformed family (obviously they hadn't seen your video) spoil our mood. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks for watching and sharing
You might want to get a couple pairs of traffic cones to put at each end of your campsite when you leave. Most people don't mess with cones, and it shows the site to be "not open." Worked for me at horse shows.
That would have to be the worst!!!! Would need to be a way to broadcast to everyone the offender !
You are more "charitable" about this than I would have been.
Yassssss! The “don’t bother others when pulling in” 👏 there have been many situations like this - most annoying one was at Okeechobie FL KOA. I backed in quickly (have my CDL and a back up camera and experience) however, as soon as we pulled up to back in, I could see the neighbor behind us in the camera standing on our site waving me back. I ignored her and made sure I didn’t move the rig if I couldn’t see her. After parking I got out to check leveling and she immediately approached us with all the questions (how long were staying and blah blah) I was polite at the same moment the neighbors to the right were sitting outside and asking all the same questions again. I was cordial and polite but took the first opportunity I could to get away because again we just pulled in and wanted to get set up and oriented. We also have two dogs that needed to go outside as well. Those same neighbors came up to our rig numerous times we were there, talking to us through our entry way door while I was cooking and my dog was barking at him- asking us how we have the resources to be there basically and not respecting our personal space, you name it. Super inappropriate and invasive. That location also has a killer speed bump that we lost most of our glass to and the long timers avoid it. Thank you for spreading awareness of that tip because it’s seriously annoying to have micromanaging ground guiders and nosey neighbors that don’t give you time to get set up and oriented. You don’t know how long a person has driven or what has happened on their trip so allow them time for orientation before politely introducing yourself
Thanks for sharing your experience- safe travels.
Great video! One of the campgrounds we frequent every year does not have a playground, but there is a small community clubhouse. Our kids and many others hang out there or run/bike around the campground. Our 9 and 10 yr old girls never walk out without that walkie-talkie tho. Very helpful. They also know that they can play at someone's campsite but NEVER go inside their RV. Others people's kids can get annoying, especially if they're always banging on your door to ask for food (I just saw you and your whole family an hour ago eating bbq chicken and steaks. Seriously?). Plus, alot of these kids bang so hard on your rv door you think SWAT just arrived! Although it makes my heart skip a beat, it's still pretty funny.
Thank You, just found you tonight and subbed. I have been watching RV videos for years, have no idea how i missed you until now!
Glad you found us! Thanks for watching
I know you said that for ambient lighting it's okay to leave the rope lights on all night, but I find those lights to be equally obnoxious as they brightly light up their campsite and ours ALL night long!
You know they deter mice, right?
@@debbiefoushee7038 So do plug-in pest deterrents and they don't cause light pollution!
Plug in pest deterrents did not work for me as I found a mouse in my Class A despite using them. Rodents can cause a lot of costly damage to wiring inside a rig and under the hood of a vehicle. A veteran camper told me about using a string or two of lights under my rig and I’ve never had another problem anywhere I’ve camped since. I use shades and curtains to block out the brighter security lighting from RV resorts and I’ve noticed many campers using the string lights under their campers at state parks and campgrounds with a good deal of surrounding woods/ brush. Brush equals mice equals snakes, some benign but here in the south also copperheads and rattlesnakes. I have twice seen campers kill a copperhead that had crawled under their rigs. I take it you have not been camping long? Or full time? There’s usually a very good reason behind the things experienced campers practice.
@@debbiefoushee7038 I've been RV camping for almost 10 years. The plug-ins have worked great for me, especially all winter when the little buggers want to find a warm place to sleep. I also put used dryer sheets in cupboards and under the bed.
@@gperrypsch great! I’ve been full time for 8. Haven’t known any full timers that used those remedies - just seasonal campers. Hope they continue to work for you.
You should be taught to drain your black tank first, then drain your gray tank, which will chase all the nasty out of the sewer hose. If you do that, and make sure your great tank is mostly full when you do, you'll never have a stinky hose. Then chase a little fresh water after that from the camper and it is less dirty to disconnect and connect.
It's great to get away from it all as long as that doesn't mean getting even closer to it all in a crowded RV park.
As for the parking in an unoccupied site, we've had that happen to us. We even put some orange cones in the space, but when we came back, some schmuck was in our site. He claimed that he didn't see the cones. Although the site was not officially designated for handicap, it was literally right next to a restroom and a dumpster. Things that we need to have close to our rig. We were tired and there were plenty of other open spaces in the park (not as good as that one, however) so we just moved on because we didn't want an altercation. Since then, I have taken a piece of coroplast and created a "sight occupied" sign with my Cricut machine that we bungie cord to the utility post whenever we have to leave the site. It can not be "missed". We have a friend with a van. She has a wooden sandwich sign for the same purpose.
These apply for tent camping as well.
I've helped people put up tents that didn't have a clue as to what they were doing. But it wasn't until I realized they needed help that I offered.
And while I've never had to help someone with backing an RV, I have back up a horse trailer and a boat trailer for someone. Neither person knew how, so they appreciated it.
I love it when someone helps me back up the trailer.Or does it for me.
@@beckyjoyful1 I learned how to back up years ago. I used to work on a fruit farm and learned how to back up the tractors with trailers full of long irrigation pipes. I don't remember now how long the pipes were, but they were pretty long. I could back up through the orchards without hitting a tree.
It wasn't until I was in my 40s and finally got the horse I wanted all my life that I started driving on the road with a trailer. Hubby found a used horse trailer in good condition for a good price, so he got it for me.
Hey there! This is the first video that I saw from your channel and I'm very grateful to see this it because there are a lot of n00b campers out there that really need to know this information.
I want everyone to remember; yes, let kids be kids but make sure that you find the designated play areas where they can be kids, and definitely stick to quiet hours. I get it, they aren't mini adults, but parents can passively show kids good etiquette through their own behavior - especially not walking through campsites, which really, is more like walking through someone's house:)
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One that has frustrated me as a tent camper is a situation with tent/trailer sites where one water point is shared among many sites and a trailer in an adjacent space stays hooked up to it all day.
Yes Danielle!! It’s frustrating! I actually carry a water tap splitter (y connector) for that very reason! I have a hybrid travel trailer and am hooked up for my entire stay to water so I’m always making sure I don’t ‘hog’ the water supply!! LoL great point!
Unhook theirs. They don't own it and didn't rent it. Public use
Good points. Three things that are turning me into an old man.
1) loud generators when boondocking. Today you can buy whisper quiet generators. Don’t buy/use a cheap job site generator.
2) “Sorry about the yappy dog”. So you know it’s a problem, do something about it. Don’t expect me to accept the apology, how about you solve it
3) Friend dog off leash. “It’s ok, He/She is friendly” I don’t know if that’s true AND don’t care if it’s true. My smaller do gets scared of your larger dog. So lunges to get away and re-injuries his leg, he’s 10 with bad knees. So I have to carry him up and down the steps everyday for the next two weeks. Yeah, my initial response is a bit harsh.
A good friend of mine wanted his fur baby to feel free so he walked it without a leash. One day on the other side of a busy street a guy was walking his dog on a leash and my friends dog bolted across the street to see the other dog and was flattened by a 1 ton dually. I guess he never taught the dog to look both ways.
That leash is to protect me from your dog and your dog from everything else. Some people think leash laws are for everyone but them.
Great info, this was one of the reasons we stopped using campgrounds. I wish others would find your RUclips videos on rules/commonsense.
Thanks for watching