Having full timed for a few years now, we carry a spray bottle of 50/50 water and Clorox. I spray the water faucet with it before and after when we leave. I have seen folks wash their sewer pipe up under the water faucet that you connect your fresh water to. These same people normally don't use gloves either and so their dirty hands are all over everything they touch. Also spray down the picnic table as well. We have seen people lay their sewer hoses, etc. across the table. Food for thought!
We had mice get in ONCE! Now we put a sticky mouse trap on the top of each tire of our motorhome, we use thumb tacks to secure. (No mean comments please). We put lights all around the motorhome to deter them before they try to get up the tires. We also use mouse traps next to all of our hoses to get them before they get in. We purchased a mouse repeller that hooked up to the engine compartment of the motorhome and one for our Jeep. And we use a variety of electric mouse repellers inside the motorhome! (So it’s rare that mice actually do get up on our tires.....but it occasionally happens). Instead of using fabric softener we use vinegar! Our clothes have no static electricity ⚡️ It’s also good for cleaning out the inside of your washer.
Trailer and rv makers want you to check wheel lugs more often than convienient. Get them properly tight ( specs). Then take white out, mark the stud and lug nut with a mathcing small mark. Visually check to see if they have moved before every trip.!!!!
Over rated, maybe five rv tires a year have loose nuts from something other than mechanic/operator error. Check them to specs once a season, be done with it. Normal visual walk around is all I’ve done for 20 years unless serviced!
Put dryer sheets in a squirt bottle with water. Let it sit for about an hour before using. Spray onto windshields, headlights, grill to remove bug spots. Wipe and rinse.
Frost build-up in the freezer, place one or two flexible cutting board's at the back wall of your freezer. When frost build up as occurred simply remove the cutting board's with frost, wash with hot water and replace back inside of your freezer.
A tip that I was given for my license plate is to create a contact in your phone for your RV. Use the license plate as the picture and add any relevant/important details as part of the contact. This way you're never too far away from your key info. Great video!
I always keep beers and sodas readily available in a cooler in my truck to offer anybody who helps us at an RV park. I’m new to RV travel and I’ve needed help to park, be my eyes or borrow a tool. A beer 🍺 or soda 🥤 is always appreciated 👍🏼⛺️❤️
Last winter in Southern Alabama another RV'er told me to put a loop in my water hose just below my RV and stick it in a 5 gal. bucket of water so the bugs couldn't crawl up the hose and into the RV.
Best tool we ever bought for RVing was a rubber mallet. Hitting hitch locks, weight distribution bars, frozen water spigots, just about anything without damaging the RV.
To keep the glass plate in the microwave from rattling or breaking, I cut a section of a pool noodle and wedge it in between the inside top and the glass plate to keep it snug.
For BUGS.... we sprinkle Sevin Dust around any contact point to the ground. A trick my dad (an old gardener) did to keep them from their RV. It works great & it's not expensive, no smell and safe to use.
Sevin dust is a pesticide therefore it’s toxic. Buy food grade Diatimaceous earth. I take a heaping tablespoon in juice daily for knee pain-(cancelled my knee replacement), I also sprinkle it on my dog’s bed for fleas/ticks. There’s 3 uses
From an old biker... All living creatures on earth are predominately water. So to remove bugs, soak an old bedsheets in water, wring out (or not), drape over the front of your rv/trailer for a half hour or so and wipe off the bugs. Can even use the sheet to do it. Add a drop or two of dish soap when you soak the sheet and it breaks down the surface tension of the water and it seems to work even better.
I would put the tag on my dog.If I am not at the sight he is at my heal.If he is on a "self appointed"walk neighbors know where he belongs and dishonest neighbors know where the 80lbs border coley lives.
First off, thanks for the videos, they're great. As far as tips go, if you don't have a level handy place a soda or beer can on the floor of the rig vertically and then horizontally. If it rolls in either direction you need to level until the can stops moving. For bugs, on your truck bumper and mirrors, dampen the area and then cover with plastic wrap. Once you're at your final destination, take off the wrap and throw it in the trash - no scrubbing required.
My father in law gave us a gps from camping world and we are able to put in the dimensions of our truck and trailer and it avoids any bridges that may be too short or narrow for us. Works great. I believe it’s a garmin.
Change your batteries on your detectors every 6 months regardless & pull your fire extinguishers out check your charge & give them a shake. Dry powder extinguisher 🧯 can pack down when stored in the same position for extended period of time.🙏🏻❤️
Instead of just a shake, turn Fx upside down and tap hard. This will loosen the powder ‘stuck’ on the bottom. Every 6 months. Christmas and July 4th to remember
While I was having my windshield changed (by a nationwide company ) I asked the guy how they get the glass so clean. He told me they use Bon ami. I bought some and tried it and it worked great. Even started using on our glass stove top. It's non abrasive and cleans up real easy
The reason dryer sheets work on bugs is the fabric softener. I use a mix of a few drops of Dawn dish detergent, an ounce of ammonia and an ounce of Downey fabric softener. Put it in a quart spray bottle and fill with water. Spray on the surface you're trying to clean and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
To remove bugs from windshield, I pre scrape it with a razor window scraper then use glass cleaner. We carry all the camper and truck info on a sheet of paper so when we register at camping sites we just hand it in. It saves time and energy.
We use the same product that we use for the bug guts on our motorcycles. I got the trip from a motorcycle cop who said they use it to clean and polish their whole motorcycle fleet. It's called BUG SLIDE and it works absolutely great! Apply it the first time to the clean surface and the bugs don't even stick as much. After that, just spray on the buggy surface, wipe with a microfiber cloth, and voila, the bugs wipe right off!.
Got the chance to meet this gentleman today as he's been camping right across from us and never knew it! Overall great guy and hope to see/learn tons from this channel. Keep up the good content man! -Matt-
Simple Green is great for getting the bugs off because it will eat the protein of the bugs instantly and not do any damage to the RV or windshield (we used it on our semi for years and now our vehicles). Simple Green is also great for getting blood out of clothing or off carpets. Great tips!
I second that on simple green, but not the blood part. It’s a great exterior cleaner for anything. I have yet to find where it damages anything. Key is to do it on cold or cool parts. Heat makes it slower to remove.
And if you have a place that is baked on black spots, or a textured area, wet a towel with simple green and lay it over the area for about 5 minutes. The spots (fire ashes, grime, bugs) will melt away with a light wipe and rinse.
I found that by putting two 6" square unglazed tiles in the oven over the burner tube works like a pizza stone by dissipating the heat evenly. When traveling I take them out and keep them wrapped in a towel. For around $5 at Walmart I also bought an oven temperature thermometer so upon startup I can see what the oven's temperature really is.
One of the best tips I ever received concerns unhitching a 5th wheel. There have been times when I am unhooking the truck from the 5th wheel and I raise it just enough to see a small gap and then pull the receiver pin and it won't unhitch. I then have to raise a tiny bit to find the sweet spot. Aguy who parks them all the time once showed me that when that happens simply get back in the truck and put your foot on the brake move the transmission into neutral for a second and then back to park. The pin now slides out effortlessly. I don't remember why he said it works but it had something to do with taking pressure off of a part on the hitch. If you have had this problem try it, it works.
So glad you included "Disarm Stormtroopers" on your checklist. You really need to take care of that before you pull out. I bought my trailer last year and have been watching your videos for the past couple of years. They are entertaining as well as good information. Keep up the good work.
Having a checklist is a great idea. When I first started camping with my motorhome I got everything already to go and I pulled out I had left the plug plugged in to the 50 amp. It ripped the cord off of my motorhome. It cost me a pretty penny to get that fixed.
To remove any bugs from your RV or vehicle use baking soda on a cloth after wetting the surface first, rub it and rinse. Works great, chemical free and NO scratches.
Great tips! I would add (1) put you decorative and bed pillows in cabinets where your breakable are before you travel. (2) To better distribute the geat in your oven just use a cheap aluminum cookie sheet below the rack. Works great!
One note I would add it to always clean the inside of your windshield. The inside gets clouded up with all kinds of gunk from inside and outside the vehicle. Makes for safer driving, especially when driving at night. Joseph 👍😎🤙😀
Great tips. I use the Notes feature on my iPhone, you can make ordered lists, check lists, tables, etc. and include pictures for reference (like license plate, VIN, etc.).
Enjoyed your helpful hints here. I had not heard of the Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, and I really like the finish on the vehicle. I also tried it on my windshield and it did not work so well for me. Even though I thought I had did a good job in buffing the Turtle Wax out, it left spots for me, which in this case it was dried was spots. I had to use mineral spirits to remove the spots and used regular window cleaner to clean the window. Using wet dryer sheets also worked outstanding to remove bug deposits from the trailer and vehicle, this was a great idea and thanks for sharing.
twice a year ceramic coating works great. Also, using a hydrophobic treatment for the glass fills in the gaps in the silica and neither rain nor bugs will stick. I also use the hydrophobic treatment on the touch screen inside the RV to prevent those lasting fingerprints.
For protecting and conditioning our windshield I simply use automotive paste wax. Rub on, Rub off. It also lasts longer than those products that claim to work wonders but don't. I haven't tried the Turtle Wax Ice yet so how they would compare I can't honestly compare. I will however try the dryer sheet example for cleaning my windows. Keep up the great work. I have watched several other videos from other RVers but yours have been by far the best presented and helpful of them all.
I've used Turtle Wax Ice Detailer for years on my Harley... I can count on one hand the number of times I've washed it in 4 years. Microfiber towels and Ice - great combo!
All good advice, try diatomaceous earth for bugs, 0000 steel wool for chrome (bumpers, tailpipes), razor blade scraper for windows, Record the RV height on the RV sticker too,
Water hose and electric I always hang them under the slide with bungee cords so they don’t touch the ground then just spray around water and electrical outlets.
Tip we use for our oven: Air Bake sheets under the casserole pan or under the Air Bake sheet that actually has the food placed on it. No worries about breakage.
I use turtlewax on the inside and outside of the windiws. They are so clean people comment that they can't see the windows especially at night, no glare, no fog.
@@SaveTheWildHorses actual paste wax, the first time you may have to do them twice. You put it on thin but really rub it in, wait until it dries then wipe it off with a towel.
When driving through "bug country" wash out your radiator from behind and front (gently) they can clog up between the radiator fins and make your vehicle run warmer than it should.
Bug guts tip. My motorcycle helmet has a mirror reflecting tint that is sensitive to chemicals and easily scratches. I lay a hot wet paper towel over the visor. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes and all bug guts release and wipe dry with microfiber. I've used this concept with few old bath towels and lay across front of trailer after a little neglect and bugs lift right off.
The KEY 2 Rain-X being effective is apply a generous amount and let it dry. Then, rinse it off. The directions are to wipe on, then wipe off. They just want you 2 buy more...kinda like using shampoo - rinse and repeat. 👍😃
I use a spray product called "Awesome". I used to use this stuff on my airplane to clean off bugs. It does hurt the aluminum on the plane. So I started using it on the front of the RV to remove bugs. It works well with a micro fiber towel. It's about $1.50 a bottle at the dollar stores.
We use a cordless drill and a 3/4" socket to raise and lower stabilizer jacks. I also use a leaf blower to blow the stuff off our outdoor rug and clean the stuff off the roof.
Thanks for the great tips! Wanted to share one as well. I recently switched from a Baking Stone to Baking Steel. Use it in the oven for pizza (best pizza crust ever) or defusing the heat at the bottom of the oven for baking. Also can be used as a griddle on top of grill or stove. Thanks again, Matt
So many good ideas.... For bugs. When I get gas I use their window washer/squeegee. It helped with the bird 💩 on the front of the RV too. My dad taught me about the turtle wax back in the 80s 👍🏻 for the windshield. Thanks for the reminder about measuring the truck and trailer something I need to do this weekend. Another tip.... is I have the battery level % chart taped under the lid of the battery box. I sometimes forget what 50% is, don’t ever want to get that low. Microfiber, nice!!!! Another great video..... 😊
A trick I use for bugs on the wing and cowl of my airplane is spray Lemon pledge furniture spray, but leave wet, do not buff it at all. You can wipe bugs of with a paper towel! Use the same thing on the front of our camper! Works well, and will not harm paint.
Wash your dishes in a plastic dish tub instead of the sink then when finished pour your soapy water down the toilet. Benefits include the soap breaks down residue in the black tank and extra volume of water helps flush the tank when draining.
Here’s a tip from a veteran watcher of your channel: Have your family show up in your videos every once in a while. 😊 We’d love to see them. If they are too shy, then a still picture is fine. Say hello to them for us!😊
I bought a square ceramic non glazed tile for my oven. It cracked in half and the first or second time I used it. But now whenever I go to use the oven I just make sure I push it together and it works just fine even with the crack. I may been on a bread and cookies a couple of days ago And it works just fine. It's been in there over a year now.
Tried the drier sheets and elbow grease on the front of our rig today. It worked great. Thanks for the tip. We also got our microfiber towels!!!!!!!! Thanks for the great tips.
Electronic Pest Repellers, we have 6 of them placed throughout our motorhome, then we have the larger box type outside the motorhome to keep critters away from the bottom of our coach, engine and brake components especially. 👍🏼
A thing i like to use for bugs on the front of my vehicle is one of those sponges that has that type of net over it. I'm meticulous and it works for me. Doesnt scratch. Can use little water.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve just upgraded from my Aliner Ranger 15 OffRoad to the new Rove Lite 16RB, and I’m going back to your videos for RV information. I was towing through Wyoming last summer and the front /sides of my white car got COVERED in tar streaks when I drove through a section of road construction. Arrrrgh! I recommend Turtle Wax Bug & Tar (Tar & Bug?) Remover. It made cleaning of the tar a breeze! ‘Secure gorilla’…’Disarmer Stormtroopers’ 😂🤣😂 Safe travels, and stay well! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
For cleaning windows, the steel wool is AWESOME for getting rid of water spots. Now when I use it, it's either 000 or 0000 steel wool. Also on windows, I avoid using a cleaner with an ammonia base, this can cause the rubber seals to deteriorate faster. I don't make the product or make money off them, but I use Sprayway glass cleaner. For doing work with a clay bar, I go cheap and buy plumbers putty. Cheaper and does the same job. For bugs, I'd suggest DE or as it's known diatomaceous earth. This will kill/repel bugs because it gets into their joints and causes them to not be able to move.
I had a show car and I used the same procedure for bugs as you do. Water in a spray bottle and Costco microfiber cloth. Most any spray detailer after the water works great. I use McGuire‘s. Don’t use steal wool use clay bar for water spots.
Jared. Thanks for the channel, I really enjoy it and have picked up many useful tips from you. Years ago I worked for a car dealership and the detailers there used fine steel wool to clean hard to remove particles from windshields...BUT, they used it with a lubricant (kerosene or a kerosene type material IIRC), which made a lot of sense to me. Of course it adds a step to the process by having to clean the residue of the lubicant, but these guys with a lot of experience swore by the process. And it really did work!
Fantastic video with awesome tips... We have not tried the spray on wax you mentionedhowever just received a product called F11. Last weekend we washed and applied it to the RV. Not a big visible difference as our RV in only a year old but the feel of it was impressive, when you slide your hand over it now that it's been treated it feels like your are sliding your hand over a glass window, so so smooth. Have a great day and thank you for sharing your tips.
There is an amazing product called Spray Nine that does an outstanding job to remove love bugs from autos, rvs, etc. I learned about the product from a local Mercedes dealer. When detailing their cars, thy use Spray Nine specifically for love bug removal. I’ve been using exclusively since seeing the minimal effort needed to use with excellent results. I’m have no relationship with this company other than a satisfied user. 👍🏻
I've. Said this to a few but if you want to bake a potato the microwave is faster . Put holes in it with an ice pick . Then microwave small about three minutes the large about 4 or 5 minutes. Even do this first to fry potatoes.
Thanks for the great tips! Tried a lot of solutions for bug guts. The Chemical Guys Bug/Tar remover in a spray bottle with a bug sponge beats all I've tried so far. The spray does 90% of the work. The really stubborn ones come off with a little effort with the sponge.
Love your tips. This may be outside your scope but some of us can't climb around like you do. I've watched your videos about maintenance (like this one) but I can't climb under my rig for lubes, up on my tailgate to clean my rig, etc. I've got an extension cleaner for the bugs and the bounce is a great tip, but other stuff is physically impossible for me. Aside from going into a dealer and paying an arm and a leg for this type of necessary maintenance, are there any alternatives? Thanks, watch all your videos and I have learned a lot!
For the bugs, spray the area with Windex let it set for like 15 mins then either wipe off or rinse with water. It works wonders. I even use it for the grill of my truck.
Silica sealant is also fast and easy and I think works better than spray wax. I use "Reload" on my cars and love it. And yes, claybar first, then just keep the sealant on there!
Newspaper and window cleaner works awesome for cleaning windows. Wax when I lived in Oregon we used Turtle wax on our windshield to repel water, works great and last a few weeks in constant rain.
I believe that 0000 steel wool on your windshield works better dry than wet. No liquids at all. I scrunch waste hose and lock both ends into each other. No mess and usually a rectangle.
We use the Doby Soap Pads to get bugs off cars, 4 wheelers and our RV. They don’t scratch because they are nylon and you can use them for no -scratch cookware. They get the bigger gunk off without scratching. They have a sponge inside so you can dip them into whatever cleaner you use.
We put ant bait around the tires and the water and electric post, so they are not on the surfaces. Then we spray everything else. Thank you For this video!
All great tips thank you! With the exception of the microfiber towels..🤪 I bought one to wash dishes with & hated it.. it stuck to my fingers, caught on skin in a way that was very unpleasant so I threw it away.
The microfiber towels I got for my camper are not the tiny fibers, it feels almost like a thick sheet, or a tablecloth like he said. My husband hates the microfiber towels for dusting etc, bc he complains they stick to his fingers and feel weird. He's ok with these towels though!
I have heard ajax powder cleanser works also to keep bugs and whatever, I was out boondocking last month and I had to leave my truck hood open to keep the chipmunks from getting warm and chewing on my wires the hood open they don't feel safe I guess another thing is I have solar motion lights that I put under the trailer at night and when they walk under the trailer the light comes on and so far that works, I put the lights out during the day and they recharge. Got to love the suns free energy LOL
I use my old Good Sam’s towing card to scrape bugs off the paint ( LIGHTLY ). Works good most of the the time. I also keep the front of the trailer well waxed.
Having full timed for a few years now, we carry a spray bottle of 50/50 water and Clorox. I spray the water faucet with it before and after when we leave. I have seen folks wash their sewer pipe up under the water faucet that you connect your fresh water to. These same people normally don't use gloves either and so their dirty hands are all over everything they touch. Also spray down the picnic table as well. We have seen people lay their sewer hoses, etc. across the table. Food for thought!
I use the biodegradable non-toxic simple green for same thing
Bleach half life is important to know 😬 as is which type of bleach you get.
We had mice get in ONCE!
Now we put a sticky mouse trap on the top of each tire of our motorhome, we use thumb tacks to secure.
(No mean comments please).
We put lights all around the motorhome to deter them before they try to get up the tires.
We also use mouse traps next to all of our hoses to get them before they get in.
We purchased a mouse repeller that hooked up to the engine compartment of the motorhome and one for our Jeep. And we use a variety of electric mouse repellers inside the motorhome!
(So it’s rare that mice actually do get up on our tires.....but it occasionally happens).
Instead of using fabric softener we use vinegar! Our clothes have no static electricity ⚡️
It’s also good for cleaning out the inside of your washer.
Put a flea collar from the pet section around your cords and hoses where they enter the RV. Bugs wont cross them.
That also keeps spiders from making webs in the propane lines of the refrigerator and water heater.
Good to know...Thank You!
Omg! I love what you are saying..I'm new so ..well, I'll catch-up.
Great tip, thanks.
Trailer and rv makers want you to check wheel lugs more often than convienient. Get them properly tight ( specs). Then take white out, mark the stud and lug nut with a mathcing small mark. Visually check to see if they have moved before every trip.!!!!
works with shower knobs for your perfect temp, but use a permanent marker.
Over rated, maybe five rv tires a year have loose nuts from something other than mechanic/operator error. Check them to specs once a season, be done with it. Normal visual walk around is all I’ve done for 20 years unless serviced!
Those paint pens from an office supply store work great too.
If the lug nuts are "off the mark" they're not just out of torque specs... they're LOOSE!!!!
Put dryer sheets in a squirt bottle with water. Let it sit for about an hour before using. Spray onto windshields, headlights, grill to remove bug spots. Wipe and rinse.
Frost build-up in the freezer, place one or two flexible cutting board's at the back wall of your freezer. When frost build up as occurred simply remove the cutting board's with frost, wash with hot water and replace back inside of your freezer.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
Love this tip! Thanks!
@@tammy3458 I thank you, the flexibility cutting boards can be purchased from Walmart.
A tip that I was given for my license plate is to create a contact in your phone for your RV. Use the license plate as the picture and add any relevant/important details as part of the contact. This way you're never too far away from your key info. Great video!
Great idea!
Brilliant! I’m doing this tip for my pets too!
@@usahome Pet's with phones and RVs. What's next?
MY RV ''BLOCKED'' ME!🤪
I don't get it. Why would you do this?
I always keep beers and sodas readily available in a cooler in my truck to offer anybody who helps us at an RV park. I’m new to RV travel and I’ve needed help to park, be my eyes or borrow a tool. A beer 🍺 or soda 🥤 is always appreciated 👍🏼⛺️❤️
Last winter in Southern Alabama another RV'er told me to put a loop in my water hose just below my RV and stick it in a 5 gal. bucket of water so the bugs couldn't crawl up the hose and into the RV.
Great idea thanks.
I am curious if this works, but it seems like a brilliant idea
This works
Interesting
I've had great luck with Comet around the landing gear and tires....years with no issues....just alot of bleach left around 🤔
Best tool we ever bought for RVing was a rubber mallet. Hitting hitch locks, weight distribution bars, frozen water spigots, just about anything without damaging the RV.
Tep, one of my favorite tools👌
Excellent check-list idea...twice I forgot the gorilla. She was mad when I went back to get her.
I bet you were in deep sh!t.
If you plan to travel in Canada, know your RV height in meters. First time I say the bridge warning in meters I had no idea!
Yes, that would be very important. Thank you!
We use ferries frequently enough that I have our overall length on that sticker too.
To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.281. To do it quickly in your head, multiply by three and then add ten percent.
1 meter = 3.3 feet ,1000 meters equal 3300 feet. 500 meters is 1650 feet .
Fuel in Canada Imperial gallon 4.54 liters, US gallon 3.73 liters:).
To keep the glass plate in the microwave from rattling or breaking, I cut a section of a pool noodle and wedge it in between the inside top and the glass plate to keep it snug.
For BUGS.... we sprinkle Sevin Dust around any contact point to the ground. A trick my dad (an old gardener) did to keep them from their RV. It works great & it's not expensive, no smell and safe to use.
Sevin dust is a pesticide therefore it’s toxic. Buy food grade Diatimaceous earth. I take a heaping tablespoon in juice daily for knee pain-(cancelled my knee replacement), I also sprinkle it on my dog’s bed for fleas/ticks. There’s 3 uses
No residue if you save bounce sheets after you’ve used them in dryer. Works great.
From an old biker... All living creatures on earth are predominately water. So to remove bugs, soak an old bedsheets in water, wring out (or not), drape over the front of your rv/trailer for a half hour or so and wipe off the bugs. Can even use the sheet to do it. Add a drop or two of dish soap when you soak the sheet and it breaks down the surface tension of the water and it seems to work even better.
Yep...I was going to suggest the same thing.
I've draped wet towels over my helmet and visor many a time.
Or wash after a good rain.
@@philc9305 or wash AS ITS RAINING! Cool, automatic water rinse!
We went to a pet store and had dog tags made with all of our memberships numbers & plate number on it. I keep it on my key ring.
That also is really helpful for the dishonest people who find your lost keys. It makes it much easier to figure out which vehicle to steal.
I would put the tag on my dog.If I am not at the sight he is at my heal.If he is on a "self appointed"walk neighbors know where he belongs and dishonest neighbors know where the 80lbs border coley lives.
This ranks right up there with putting your name and address on your key ring
I think if you labeled the membership numbers in a stealthy way so it isn't evident what they are for, it would work fine. Great idea!
Genius!!!!!
I hate the feel of micro cloth, but want the same results. I highly recommend a brand called Sand Cloud! Dry fast, beach sand doesn't stick
First off, thanks for the videos, they're great. As far as tips go, if you don't have a level handy place a soda or beer can on the floor of the rig vertically and then horizontally. If it rolls in either direction you need to level until the can stops moving. For bugs, on your truck bumper and mirrors, dampen the area and then cover with plastic wrap. Once you're at your final destination, take off the wrap and throw it in the trash - no scrubbing required.
Love the can idea! It's probably more reliable!
After you level the rig, your reward is the drink!
The fridge may not be level to the floor
I love this idea, thanks.
My father in law gave us a gps from camping world and we are able to put in the dimensions of our truck and trailer and it avoids any bridges that may be too short or narrow for us. Works great. I believe it’s a garmin.
Change your batteries on your detectors every 6 months regardless & pull your fire extinguishers out check your charge & give them a shake. Dry powder extinguisher 🧯 can pack down when stored in the same position for extended period of time.🙏🏻❤️
Good tips
Instead of just a shake, turn Fx upside down and tap hard. This will loosen the powder ‘stuck’ on the bottom. Every 6 months. Christmas and July 4th to remember
Especially with the constant vibration of being in a vehicle. it packs down like concrete
I don't even have an RV, and probably never will, but somehow you've managed to rope me into your videos! I love them! Keep up the great work!
While I was having my windshield changed (by a nationwide company ) I asked the guy how they get the glass so clean. He told me they use Bon ami. I bought some and tried it and it worked great. Even started using on our glass stove top. It's non abrasive and cleans up real easy
I use Barkeeper's Friend. Very similar.
Bon Ami seems to clean everything so much better.
Dad always swore by it! He liked the cakes. Did windshields and chrome. Can't find it locally anymore.
The reason dryer sheets work on bugs is the fabric softener. I use a mix of a few drops of Dawn dish detergent, an ounce of ammonia and an ounce of Downey fabric softener. Put it in a quart spray bottle and fill with water. Spray on the surface you're trying to clean and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Agreed. put a couple dryer sheets in your rural mailbox.
I like rain x on the windshield. Works good for bugs
To remove bugs from windshield, I pre scrape it with a razor window scraper then use glass cleaner. We carry all the camper and truck info on a sheet of paper so when we register at camping sites we just hand it in. It saves time and energy.
You seem like such a nice and honest guy. Your videos are always practical and helpful. Thank you for contributing so much to the RV community!
We use the same product that we use for the bug guts on our motorcycles. I got the trip from a motorcycle cop who said they use it to clean and polish their whole motorcycle fleet. It's called BUG SLIDE and it works absolutely great! Apply it the first time to the clean surface and the bugs don't even stick as much. After that, just spray on the buggy surface, wipe with a microfiber cloth, and voila, the bugs wipe right off!.
Got the chance to meet this gentleman today as he's been camping right across from us and never knew it! Overall great guy and hope to see/learn tons from this channel. Keep up the good content man!
-Matt-
Thank you Matt!
Hope your RV weathered the storm well. How did everything look in the RV Park?
@@AllAboutRVs it did! Thanks for checking in! Park had a few trees fall but no units sustained any damages. Back in it now and all set back up!
Simple Green is great for getting the bugs off because it will eat the protein of the bugs instantly and not do any damage to the RV or windshield (we used it on our semi for years and now our vehicles). Simple Green is also great for getting blood out of clothing or off carpets. Great tips!
lol..ok OJ
I second that on simple green, but not the blood part. It’s a great exterior cleaner for anything. I have yet to find where it damages anything. Key is to do it on cold or cool parts. Heat makes it slower to remove.
And if you have a place that is baked on black spots, or a textured area, wet a towel with simple green and lay it over the area for about 5 minutes. The spots (fire ashes, grime, bugs) will melt away with a light wipe and rinse.
Use a can of coke, from A Florida Man
Good thinking, secure the gorilla first before disarming the stormtroopers... smart
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After reading through the comments I was beginning to think that I was the only one who caught that! Hehehe 😂
I caught it!! 😂😂
😢. I don’t get it ......
I found that by putting two 6" square unglazed tiles in the oven over the burner tube works like a pizza stone by dissipating the heat evenly. When traveling I take them out and keep them wrapped in a towel. For around $5 at Walmart I also bought an oven temperature thermometer so upon startup I can see what the oven's temperature really is.
One of the best tips I ever received concerns unhitching a 5th wheel. There have been times when I am unhooking the truck from the 5th wheel and I raise it just enough to see a small gap and then pull the receiver pin and it won't unhitch. I then have to raise a tiny bit to find the sweet spot. Aguy who parks them all the time once showed me that when that happens simply get back in the truck and put your foot on the brake move the transmission into neutral for a second and then back to park. The pin now slides out effortlessly. I don't remember why he said it works but it had something to do with taking pressure off of a part on the hitch. If you have had this problem try it, it works.
So glad you included "Disarm Stormtroopers" on your checklist. You really need to take care of that before you pull out. I bought my trailer last year and have been watching your videos for the past couple of years. They are entertaining as well as good information. Keep up the good work.
When we had a oven, turn cookie sheet pan up side down, instead of the pizza stone.
Having a checklist is a great idea. When I first started camping with my motorhome I got everything already to go and I pulled out I had left the plug plugged in to the 50 amp. It ripped the cord off of my motorhome. It cost me a pretty penny to get that fixed.
To remove any bugs from your RV or vehicle use baking soda on a cloth after wetting the surface first, rub it and rinse. Works great, chemical free and NO scratches.
Great tips! I would add (1) put you decorative and bed pillows in cabinets where your breakable are before you travel. (2) To better distribute the geat in your oven just use a cheap aluminum cookie sheet below the rack. Works great!
One note I would add it to always clean the inside of your windshield. The inside gets clouded up with all kinds of gunk from inside and outside the vehicle. Makes for safer driving, especially when driving at night. Joseph 👍😎🤙😀
Yes, good point!
Vinegar! Nothing works better than vinegar to clean the road grime from the inside of a windshield. Use paper towel or even newspaper to apply it.
Great tips. I use the Notes feature on my iPhone, you can make ordered lists, check lists, tables, etc. and include pictures for reference (like license plate, VIN, etc.).
The "quick wax" spray on and wipe off type car wax works well for getting bugs off. Used it many times driving across the Midwest.
Enjoyed your helpful hints here. I had not heard of the Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, and I really like the finish on the vehicle. I also tried it on my windshield and it did not work so well for me. Even though I thought I had did a good job in buffing the Turtle Wax out, it left spots for me, which in this case it was dried was spots. I had to use mineral spirits to remove the spots and used regular window cleaner to clean the window. Using wet dryer sheets also worked outstanding to remove bug deposits from the trailer and vehicle, this was a great idea and thanks for sharing.
twice a year ceramic coating works great. Also, using a hydrophobic treatment for the glass fills in the gaps in the silica and neither rain nor bugs will stick. I also use the hydrophobic treatment on the touch screen inside the RV to prevent those lasting fingerprints.
For protecting and conditioning our windshield I simply use automotive paste wax. Rub on, Rub off. It also lasts longer than those products that claim to work wonders but don't. I haven't tried the Turtle Wax Ice yet so how they would compare I can't honestly compare. I will however try the dryer sheet example for cleaning my windows. Keep up the great work. I have watched several other videos from other RVers but yours have been by far the best presented and helpful of them all.
I've used Turtle Wax Ice Detailer for years on my Harley... I can count on one hand the number of times I've washed it in 4 years. Microfiber towels and Ice - great combo!
All good advice, try diatomaceous earth for bugs, 0000 steel wool for chrome (bumpers, tailpipes), razor blade scraper for windows, Record the RV height on the RV sticker too,
That is what he did, do you think his trailer is 12 feet long?
Water hose and electric I always hang them under the slide with bungee cords so they don’t touch the ground then just spray around water and electrical outlets.
Jared, one of you BEST vids and the other comments were excellent. Love what you do.
In Florida during the lovebug seasons I spray Pam on the paint on the front. Bugs just wash off then. Pledge also works well.
Or wax
I tried Pam and it was harder to get off than the bugs.
Tip we use for our oven: Air Bake sheets under the casserole pan or under the Air Bake sheet that actually has the food placed on it. No worries about breakage.
I use turtlewax on the inside and outside of the windiws. They are so clean people comment that they can't see the windows especially at night, no glare, no fog.
Turtle ‘wax’ on windows?! Or turtle wax brand window cleaner? I’m new at this RV stuff lol!
@@SaveTheWildHorses actual paste wax, the first time you may have to do them twice. You put it on thin but really rub it in, wait until it dries then wipe it off with a towel.
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When driving through "bug country" wash out your radiator from behind and front (gently) they can clog up between the radiator fins and make your vehicle run warmer than it should.
Bug guts tip. My motorcycle helmet has a mirror reflecting tint that is sensitive to chemicals and easily scratches. I lay a hot wet paper towel over the visor. Let it soak for 5-10 minutes and all bug guts release and wipe dry with microfiber.
I've used this concept with few old bath towels and lay across front of trailer after a little neglect and bugs lift right off.
The KEY 2 Rain-X being effective is apply a generous amount and let it dry. Then, rinse it off. The directions are to wipe on, then wipe off. They just want you 2 buy more...kinda like using shampoo - rinse and repeat. 👍😃
We are newbies ! 42 foot Montana, And you have helped us A LOT ! And we are getting ready to roam our beautiful country... Thank you so much !
I use a spray product called "Awesome". I used to use this stuff on my airplane to clean off bugs. It does hurt the aluminum on the plane. So I started using it on the front of the RV to remove bugs. It works well with a micro fiber towel. It's about $1.50 a bottle at the dollar stores.
bug slide works phenomenal and leaves a shine
We use a cordless drill and a 3/4" socket to raise and lower stabilizer jacks. I also use a leaf blower to blow the stuff off our outdoor rug and clean the stuff off the roof.
Thanks for the great tips! Wanted to share one as well. I recently switched from a Baking Stone to Baking Steel. Use it in the oven for pizza (best pizza crust ever) or defusing the heat at the bottom of the oven for baking. Also can be used as a griddle on top of grill or stove.
Thanks again,
Matt
I use the microfiber towels. But I also found microfiber wash cloths (4) at the dollar tree. Love that they dry so fast.
So many good ideas.... For bugs. When I get gas I use their window washer/squeegee. It helped with the bird 💩 on the front of the RV too. My dad taught me about the turtle wax back in the 80s 👍🏻 for the windshield. Thanks for the reminder about measuring the truck and trailer something I need to do this weekend. Another tip.... is I have the battery level % chart taped under the lid of the battery box. I sometimes forget what 50% is, don’t ever want to get that low. Microfiber, nice!!!! Another great video..... 😊
Great idea about the battery percent
A trick I use for bugs on the wing and cowl of my airplane is spray Lemon pledge furniture spray, but leave wet, do not buff it at all. You can wipe bugs of with a paper towel! Use the same thing on the front of our camper! Works well, and will not harm paint.
i use Lemon Pledge on the windshield of my motorcycle and the bugs come off really easily- great stuff!
Wash your dishes in a plastic dish tub instead of the sink then when finished pour your soapy water down the toilet. Benefits include the soap breaks down residue in the black tank and extra volume of water helps flush the tank when draining.
Here’s a tip from a veteran watcher of your channel: Have your family show up in your videos every once in a while. 😊
We’d love to see them. If they are too shy, then a still picture is fine.
Say hello to them for us!😊
I bought a square ceramic non glazed tile for my oven. It cracked in half and the first or second time I used it. But now whenever I go to use the oven I just make sure I push it together and it works just fine even with the crack. I may been on a bread and cookies a couple of days ago And it works just fine. It's been in there over a year now.
Presoak in water before every use
Nice video!!! We just got our first RV ... family of 6... I can’t wait to go camping! I am soaking in all the tips we can to avoid stress...
Tried the drier sheets and elbow grease on the front of our rig today. It worked great. Thanks for the tip. We also got our microfiber towels!!!!!!!! Thanks for the great tips.
Dry the windows with newspaper super clean,
That is a great spray on wax as well.
Electronic Pest Repellers, we have 6 of them placed throughout our motorhome, then we have the larger box type outside the motorhome to keep critters away from the bottom of our coach, engine and brake components especially. 👍🏼
Will it get rid of black ants? I recently bought an older 88 RV and they've been eating me up!
@@toddrt5105 chili peppers will get rid of them. That's the mix used in underground electrical conduits to deter them.
A thing i like to use for bugs on the front of my vehicle is one of those sponges that has that type of net over it. I'm meticulous and it works for me. Doesnt scratch. Can use little water.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve just upgraded from my Aliner Ranger 15 OffRoad to the new Rove Lite 16RB, and I’m going back to your videos for RV information. I was towing through Wyoming last summer and the front /sides of my white car got COVERED in tar streaks when I drove through a section of road construction. Arrrrgh! I recommend Turtle Wax Bug & Tar (Tar & Bug?) Remover. It made cleaning of the tar a breeze!
‘Secure gorilla’…’Disarmer Stormtroopers’ 😂🤣😂
Safe travels, and stay well!
Muskoka ON 🇨🇦
Great tips!! Thanks. For the oven, I use an upside down aluminum pie plate to help distribute the heat.
What a great idea! Thank you 😊
@@aprildawn8692 Welcome. Still have to watch what you're baking, but it really helps.
Seems like a silly question but I have never used my rv oven...do you put your baking dish right on the stone/cookie sheet/pie pan to bake?
@@bethsavel1695 I use the pie plate. Yes I put the dish directly on the pie plate. Still need to watch carefully, but have had good success.
Thanks we pick our C class up on Tuesday. Doing my homework.
Magic Eraser. Takes bugs right off!
For the oven we use a t-fal airbake cookie pan , works well and does not need to be preheated with the oven like a stone does
And nothing ever burns!! Best cookie sheets I’ve ever owned!
When waxing window don’t forget to run some along the wipers blades to clean them off
I use Griot's Garage car care products to keep our RV clean. I also use a check list for setup and before leaving, and also the last walk around.
We keep a spray bottle mixture if vinegar and Windex for cleaning the shower after every use. It shines!
Take a kitchen towel and fold it over the stone to protect it and place on bottom rack.
For cleaning windows, the steel wool is AWESOME for getting rid of water spots. Now when I use it, it's either 000 or 0000 steel wool. Also on windows, I avoid using a cleaner with an ammonia base, this can cause the rubber seals to deteriorate faster. I don't make the product or make money off them, but I use Sprayway glass cleaner.
For doing work with a clay bar, I go cheap and buy plumbers putty. Cheaper and does the same job.
For bugs, I'd suggest DE or as it's known diatomaceous earth. This will kill/repel bugs because it gets into their joints and causes them to not be able to move.
I had a show car and I used the same procedure for bugs as you do. Water in a spray bottle and Costco microfiber cloth. Most any spray detailer after the water works great. I use McGuire‘s. Don’t use steal wool use clay bar for water spots.
Great tip!
Thanks for posting this. I appreciate the added tips. FYI, any fabric softener sheets will work for the bugs.
Jared. Thanks for the channel, I really enjoy it and have picked up many useful tips from you. Years ago I worked for a car dealership and the detailers there used fine steel wool to clean hard to remove particles from windshields...BUT, they used it with a lubricant (kerosene or a kerosene type material IIRC), which made a lot of sense to me. Of course it adds a step to the process by having to clean the residue of the lubicant, but these guys with a lot of experience swore by the process. And it really did work!
Fantastic video with awesome tips... We have not tried the spray on wax you mentionedhowever just received a product called F11. Last weekend we washed and applied it to the RV. Not a big visible difference as our RV in only a year old but the feel of it was impressive, when you slide your hand over it now that it's been treated it feels like your are sliding your hand over a glass window, so so smooth. Have a great day and thank you for sharing your tips.
Seven dust works great to keep bugs out. Dust the ground around your tires, hoses and dust the feet of your leveling jacks. No bugs.
Seven dust is very toxic though.
Diatomaceous earth works the same and is non toxic! Super cheap too!
We use Bugs N All for the RV and Truck cleaning.
This is great. I see so many people putting so much effort with dryer sheets when you can literally spray, wait 5 minutes, and wipe off.
Thanks for the tip -- just ordered some from Amazon based on your suggestion!
There is an amazing product called Spray Nine that does an outstanding job to remove love bugs from autos, rvs, etc. I learned about the product from a local Mercedes dealer. When detailing their cars, thy use Spray Nine specifically for love bug removal. I’ve been using exclusively since seeing the minimal effort needed to use with excellent results. I’m have no relationship with this company other than a satisfied user. 👍🏻
I've. Said this to a few but if you want to bake a potato the microwave is faster . Put holes in it with an ice pick . Then microwave small about three minutes the large about 4 or 5 minutes. Even do this first to fry potatoes.
Thanks for the great tips! Tried a lot of solutions for bug guts. The Chemical Guys Bug/Tar remover in a spray bottle with a bug sponge beats all I've tried so far. The spray does 90% of the work. The really stubborn ones come off with a little effort with the sponge.
Love your tips. This may be outside your scope but some of us can't climb around like you do. I've watched your videos about maintenance (like this one) but I can't climb under my rig for lubes, up on my tailgate to clean my rig, etc. I've got an extension cleaner for the bugs and the bounce is a great tip, but other stuff is physically impossible for me. Aside from going into a dealer and paying an arm and a leg for this type of necessary maintenance, are there any alternatives? Thanks, watch all your videos and I have learned a lot!
For the bugs, spray the area with Windex let it set for like 15 mins then either wipe off or rinse with water. It works wonders. I even use it for the grill of my truck.
Silica sealant is also fast and easy and I think works better than spray wax. I use "Reload" on my cars and love it. And yes, claybar first, then just keep the sealant on there!
I love what you do, thanks or all your hard work. 20 year RV;er near the end.
For glass, I use industrial 3m scotch Brite. They have coarse, medium & fine.
Newspaper and window cleaner works awesome for cleaning windows.
Wax when I lived in Oregon we used Turtle wax on our windshield to repel water, works great and last a few weeks in constant rain.
I believe that 0000 steel wool on your windshield works better dry than wet. No liquids at all. I scrunch waste hose and lock both ends into each other. No mess and usually a rectangle.
We use the Doby Soap Pads to get bugs off cars, 4 wheelers and our RV. They don’t scratch because they are nylon and you can use them for no -scratch cookware. They get the bigger gunk off without scratching. They have a sponge inside so you can dip them into whatever cleaner you use.
We put ant bait around the tires and the water and electric post, so they are not on the surfaces. Then we spray everything else. Thank you For this video!
All great tips thank you!
With the exception of the microfiber towels..🤪
I bought one to wash dishes with & hated it.. it stuck to my fingers, caught on skin in a way that was very unpleasant so I threw it away.
The waffle weave microfiber towels work great and don't stick to your skin. They make them for dishes and bath towels.
The microfiber towels I got for my camper are not the tiny fibers, it feels almost like a thick sheet, or a tablecloth like he said. My husband hates the microfiber towels for dusting etc, bc he complains they stick to his fingers and feel weird. He's ok with these towels though!
I have heard ajax powder cleanser works also to keep bugs and whatever, I was out boondocking last month and I had to leave my truck hood open to keep the chipmunks from getting warm and chewing on my wires the hood open they don't feel safe I guess another thing is I have solar motion lights that I put under the trailer at night and when they walk under the trailer the light comes on and so far that works, I put the lights out during the day and they recharge. Got to love the suns free energy LOL
I use my old Good Sam’s towing card to scrape bugs off the paint ( LIGHTLY ). Works good most of the the time. I also keep the front of the trailer well waxed.