I hope this list helps you head off potential issues before they become problems. If you were looking for some of the things we mentioned in the video you can check them out here. www.amazon.com/shop/jaredgillis
I have a single plug outlet that stopped working without a breaker being tripped. Could this be a fuse issue on an outlet? GFI did not blow either just the one outlet. Checked fuses and none are blown. Maybe a bad outlet?? thanks!
I have the exact same 5th wheel toy hauler but with the Forest River name on it. Great tip on beefing up the suspension with that extra plate, it’s on my to do list for this weekend. Inspect the welds very carefully where that suspension hanger is welded to the frame, mine were cracked at the welds attaching them to the frame and ready to break off. I bought 3 eight foot pieces of 1.5” DOM tube like they use for roll cages at Summit Racing ($23 each), drilled a 1.5” hole through the frame just above each suspension support, cut the tube so about 1” sticks out the hole on each side of the frame, the full length of tube running all the way across, then welded all the way around (just like GM does on their 1 ton truck frames). Then I took some 1/4” plate steel and welded like a small truss from the bottom of the DOM down at 90 degrees to the side of those suspension support brackets. It’s solid now, the thought of what would have happened had I not caught those broken welds was terrifying.
When you first buy your RV; BEFORE you put your stuff in it, it is a good idea to find all the access panels. Some of these might just be a small cover over a hole that would allow a person to see the wires or plumbing. Very often there will be in line fuses; if there is a fuse, you can tape a replacement fuse of the right size and type to the inside of the panel door so you will have the fuse you need handy if it blows. Then all you have to do is REMEMBER where the access panel is - LOL
One thing you could do is look behind the power distribution panel and see if the ground(s) wire(s) are bunched up together into one, using a wire nut. It seems most rvs are wired this way. That's asking for disaster down the road. Go purchase a ground block and do it the right way. Its not difficult. That way each wire has it's own hold down and better connection. Prevent problems down the road.
I know this is old, but I have to give approval for the Morryde 3300. Rig had only 4000 miles, but cheap mfg components showed wear. Wet bolts, bronze sleeves and huge shackles make a big diff. Love the new system.
Those push on fitting are ok for pex but not all RVs are ONLY pex pipe. Mine for example has nylon reinforced hose combined with pex. So I have a stainless steel clamp pliers with a verity of different sized clamps. Don't forget to test your propane line work for leaks with soapy water. Great reminder on wheel bearing, might want to get inner wheel seals prior to tearing it apart. Good plug of Mark & Trish. To check your power it's real easy to get a simple AC wall outlet circuit tester. A lot of good info. Nice job.
What I've found effective for sealing window leaks is to thin silicone with Toluene and brush it into the seams. Gets below the surface. Then a typical bead over top to finish it off.
For that pex issue when you cut the PEX line, must have a square cut had a unit come into the shop where rats chewed every water line possible. Used those quick connect fittings and learned real quick those cuts must be perfect to have a good seal.
A leaky/failed propane regulator was one of the first problems I had. Also, I STRONGLY recommend getting a "T" adapter, so you can hook up portable external propane tanks. Having to move your RV, or pay absurd amounts for delivery sucks, when you can far more easily swap or refill tanks any time you're out shopping.
Might I suggest you touch the axle hub every trip after a mile or two. If one side is too warm, fix it right away. Bearings are cheap, compared to a roadside repair shop, and don't forget to inspect and pack the inner bearings, as well, when doing routine maintenance. Good advice all round. Thanks for posting.
If a pipe freezes, it usually fails at a low point or destroys the unit it is attached to. My friend never winterized his first camper because he " didn't have time". In the spring, he had to replace every fitting going to the water heater, faucets and pretty much anything attached to the water line. They also had mice build nests everywhere because they left paper products in their camper.
Your intro is precisely why many don't want an RV. They don't want another house or car to maintain; those things are requirements in life but an RV is indeed discretionary (to the weekend warrior types at least).
Really good video. My only tip would be to use soapy water on any gas connections you touch after you retighten everything. If there is a leak it will bubble.
Thank you so much for your videos! I have zero experience with rv’s and I’m planting getting one. I’ve learned so much watching you and you make it so easy to understand. Peace and happy adventures to you and your family!
For the wheels a greasing them, you can replace that cap on the hub with one that has a grease fitting in them. They have a cover that goes over that to keep the dirt out. Then all you need is a grease gun to add grease every so often. And with those fuses, you have to pay attention as to whether they are fast blow or slow blow fuses. Slow blow fuses have a delay before they actually blow. They are meant for circuits that sometimes has a surge such as when a high power motor starts.
Good vid. Preventive maintenance at home equals less on road maintenance. Here is an item for your topics. Slides: We were on a trip through the USA and had a shear pin fail on our slide. We stopped into RV World for information and repair. They were not only misleading but also unknowable on the matter. I will never darken their doorstep again. In the end I figured it out on my own and fixed it for .55 cents and a 20 minute job. Now I carry a spare shear pin. It is also important to know that some slides will not stay closed on the highway if the shear pin is broken. Thanks.
thank you so much! I love this video, I am in over my head as an independent woman with a horse trailer with LQ...it had to sit for a year while I set up my farm and tried to keep us all from freezing to death, now I have to build my knowledge, and get things up and running 100%
One thing to keep in mind on 12 volt fuses. Don't buy cheap fuses. There are some bad fuses out there that won't blow when they are supposed to. Typically the numbers on them are not white. These bad fuses can cause problems if something shirts out and the fuse doesn't blow, like starting a fire.
Hi Jared, I just wanted to let you know that I am a newbie to RV'ing and have subscribed to your Chanel and have been watching a bunch of your videos trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible and find them most helpful....Thank You
Excellent info Jared. My biggest concern is my slide-out. Its a cable driven system and would hate it if the cable snapped or become entangled with itself somehow or another. One thing that I have prepared for in that case is using some lengths of lumber to hold it in place inside the trailer, but trying to get the slide itself back in...I do have some big friends.
Great job ....I do not have a RV yet, however, I have been shopping and I use your information in your videos when looking at RVs. It’s amazing how Spot on you are....Thanks....I really enjoy watching all your videos.
So Jared, since subscribing to your channel I’ve spent in the neighborhood of $1000 for Keeping my RV Day Dream and planning on Less Junk, More Journey but, it’s All About the love for RVing. I guess, you could say, with the most recent RV purchase, it’s a Motorhome Experiment with an easy $70,000 spent. All well worth it and with Vlogs such as yours and others, soon we (DW) will be full time RVers. Not hard for us after 28 years playing nomad Marine. Thanks for all the great gouge, your time, and sincere efforts at educating us all...
Thanks for the walk through. Depending upon your RV the 12V fuse panel will have LED light next to each fuse. If it lights up the fuse is blown. Always good to keep a full set of fuses.
I carry a propane regulator and a front Jack motor for the 5th wheel. also lots of fuses and a resettable/heat activated auto fuse. Also some light outlets have reverse polarity, LED lights may not work.
Great info for an RV noob! Thank you! Love your description of electrical issues as a game of "guess who." I was a 31J10 Teletype repair tech in the Army and it always felt like I was guessing, jiggling. to figure out what was wrong and how to fix it. The hang up, for me, was that you have to fiddle with things to diagnose or fix issues. It really was trial by error!
When talking about sealant remember that nothing sticks to dried silicone, not even more silicone. So if it was originally sealed with silicone you have to get every last trace of silicone off before you can properly reseal.
Cool video. Times are always better when you can fix your stuff and continue with the adventures. It's not rocket science and can be fun or at least entertaining.
Great information. I am not sure if it is still a problem, but sometimes you can smell propane when the tank is getting empty. We had a mid 70's travel trailer that didn't have the auto transfer regulator and when the tank was almost empty we could smell propane and knew that it was time to switch the tanks and get the empty one filled.
Nice common sense approach to some basic issues. I would like to add to this the heart of your water system when not connected to water is your pump. The shurflo pumps they use now days only last for about 2 years tops. The internal check valves seem to fail and the symptom will be your fresh water tank fills up and overflows when connected to a water supply. I've seen this issue happen on 2 separate RVs. The fix is replacing or rebuilding the pump head.
On the RV door we happened to see a new window and frame that exactly replaces the old window and it has a built in shade ... mama really loves it and the black frame looks spiffy too.... :) All good tips.
Well done video. Very helpful video on some simple problem solving solutions. I'm glad you put emphases on good tires. A blow out on a RV can cause some catastrophic damage!
ProFlexRV is the standard product for sealing windows or anything on the sides of your RV, it’s a similar texture to silicone. Do not use roof products for places other than the roof unless you are a hack.
I think that one of the most annoying things to fix are those day/night shades where the strings are broken and they won’t go up properly. Kinda like the one over your right shoulder.........😁
Thank you for this!! Just bought my first RV and I found this super helpful and makes me feel a little more confident about owning/maintaining my trailer!
Good videos but I really think tires should almost be at the top of every rvers list. Buying the overrated capacity and higher quality is the best insurance you can buy for your trip. Having a blowout causes so much damage, cost, downtime, and is potentially life ending....
Hey Jared, thanks for these videos. You definitely seem to have a technical mindset when it comes to diagnosing and troubleshooting issues. I've seen far too many videos when someone is just guessing or it is quite obvious that they don't know what they are doing. Your videos are very refreshing and informative.
Good advice. I think just watching your videos, that I can do a little bit at a time. Then when I'm ready to go camping or traveling, the trailer is ready as well. Thanks again.
Thanks for the information. I just bought another Travel Trailer. Having had 2 others in the past, I have experienced some of these problems in the past. I am a firm believer in DIY with most things including my Travel Trailer. Guys Like you are an awesome source of information and experience. Thanks for your continued effort. I appreciate it........ Ken..
Great video, I just retired and am doing my research to help me buy a motorhome to travel full time. My initial research has made me a little nervous about slide outs and all their inherent issues, have you done a video on them? Are they dangerous in an accident, high maintenance and expensive to repair, prone to leaking and causing hidden damage? I'm fairly handy and plan on doing most of my own work with tools I can carry with me. Thanks in advance.
Great videos!!! I am getting a travel trailer after 30 years of being a Lance Camper guy. Great tips on your other vids. thank you for taking the time to make these. I bought my unit w/ solar panels, I'll look for tips on them.
Great tips. I just bought a 98 fleetwood flair with 60 miles. Would you drive it far if everything checks out? I’m about to have a mechanic go through it.
One common problem with propane that people make a mistake with is turning on the valve on the tank to fast, if there's a click sound when turning the valve on pressure will be low, turn it back off to reset the safety valve inside then turn back on again slowly. This will happen a lot of the time if the lines are empty and need to be reprimed.
Thank you for this video!!! I really learned so much and know this is something I can do myself. I do a lot of repairs in my house so I feel pretty comfortable tackling an RV. Thanks again for putting together such a great video!
I have learned so much practical information from watching your channel. But I seem to have a problem with weakening. of the supports under the floors. Have you done any videos on that problem that I could follow? Thanks, Millie
"You look under there and you see the PEX plastic piping, and, what do you do with that?" You strip it all out and install non-toxic piping, for the health and safety of you and your family, that's what you do! lol! It's even more dangerous in RVs because water tends to sit in RV pipe lines for long periods of time without moving. Gives lots of time for the VOCs and other chemicals to leach into the water and backwash into the tank. You should never drink warm water from PEX lines. Commonly accepted guidelines are that you shouldn't even drink _any_ water from a PEX line for 30 days after installation! Filter, filter, filter.
Don't put bicycles on your bumper only if there's a dedicated hitch receiver installed. Our bikes dragged in the highway for 1/2 mile. Insurance didn't cover the bicycles $$$. Winebego is doing this Snug bolt thing instead of welded.
Always carry and use ac tester/power conditioner to attach pedestal to your camper. Do not attempt any electrical repairs if you are not confident about your safety, skills or if you don't have appropriate tools such as rubber coated pliers. Get professional help. Be sure to wear heavy rubber-coated gloves, especially on the hi voltage side. Never do electrical repairs if it's rainy or damp. Try to use another appliance if one isn't working, for example use your cook top if the microwave isn't working. Joe Carleo
what kind of colour code you use in US for electric wires. Here in Australia, we use, Red for positive, Black for negative, Green with yellow line for ground. Some Chinese made appliances come with Brown as positive & blue as negatives. I have seen you use white, black, red & green. But could not figure out what colour code standard you follow.
Save yourself some heart ache and put bearing buddies on your axles. That way you can give all your bearings a fresh shot of grease as part of your pre/post trip or regular maintenance.
What advice do you have when sealing entails rubber roof at sidewall aluminum weather strip seal. Noticing thin slits where it seems rubber roof separating from the aluminum seal structure. dicor would seem to level/run too much. Is ProFlexRV sealant ok to run a bead to seal the aluminum to rubber roof joint? Otherwise, just want to thank you immensely for all the RV intel you put out. So helpful!
Just an "Add On" for your vid; those fuses your holding are "Standard" sized "Blade Fuses" ( as opposed to "Mini" & "Maxi" sizes which are small/Larger) sooo hard to see the physical size when buying on line! ; Also if not in the Sun, Simply 100% Silicon calking is usually a safe and relatively cheap bet for calking (Should last 25 years)... I'm happy to banter about calking if anyone wants to? ...HAHA
Gerat video! I have a question: is battery power required to maintain functionality on the fridge while connected on 30AMP sector? - what happened is that we have a solar paner, with 2 deep cycle marine batteries, but while in the shade, in our last trip, the fridge was sending us a misfire message (while in auto mode) in the morning? And the water heater would not fire up as well...all that, while connected with the power cord...it looked to us like the batteries where all empty... what do you think? We save the fridge content by connecting the truck (running) for 15 minutes, and all was ok the remainder of that sunny day... When you have a minute! Thank you for your help :-) Remi from Montreal!
Yes, 12v battery power is required for modern RV fridges and water heaters. And if the air conditioner uses a thermostat mounted on the wall, it needs 12v battery power to operate as well. The propane furnace too. Sounds like you might have a converter problem.
Hi really like your videos very informative we trust what your saying ! I have a newmar mountain Aire that burnt inside badly , repairing it myself but I have 4 large wires/cables that did run from the large relay / fuse box under the hood to the back where the electrical panel/converter was ( all melted to nothing ) 2 wihites are grounded to body and the 2 reds go to resettable fuses and then go to a relay . Can you help me to determine Where the two reds go
How often should you get the bearings changed and how often do you change the brackets? I've sold my Husband on this type pf living, so I need to know everything. Plz & thank you
Any tips for applying the non leveling Dicor on vertical surfaces. Seems to skim over very quickly and become a sticky mess. Do you use painters tape or just lay a bead and swipe with your finger? Thanks
It can be a bit tricky but I usually try to do small areas at a time, work fast and I just use my finger to smooth the bead. I usually have a rag close at hand to keep my finger clean for working the bead.
I like your videos. Some helpful info. So is there a video on the Sailun tires? I have been thinking about getting these. Your rims able to sustain the psi ?
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I hope this list helps you head off potential issues before they become problems. If you were looking for some of the things we mentioned in the video you can check them out here. www.amazon.com/shop/jaredgillis
I have a single plug outlet that stopped working without a breaker being tripped. Could this be a fuse issue on an outlet? GFI did not blow either just the one outlet. Checked fuses and none are blown. Maybe a bad outlet?? thanks!
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I have the exact same 5th wheel toy hauler but with the Forest River name on it. Great tip on beefing up the suspension with that extra plate, it’s on my to do list for this weekend. Inspect the welds very carefully where that suspension hanger is welded to the frame, mine were cracked at the welds attaching them to the frame and ready to break off. I bought 3 eight foot pieces of 1.5” DOM tube like they use for roll cages at Summit Racing ($23 each), drilled a 1.5” hole through the frame just above each suspension support, cut the tube so about 1” sticks out the hole on each side of the frame, the full length of tube running all the way across, then welded all the way around (just like GM does on their 1 ton truck frames). Then I took some 1/4” plate steel and welded like a small truss from the bottom of the DOM down at 90 degrees to the side of those suspension support brackets. It’s solid now, the thought of what would have happened had I not caught those broken welds was terrifying.
When you first buy your RV; BEFORE you put your stuff in it, it is a good idea to find all the access panels. Some of these might just be a small cover over a hole that would allow a person to see the wires or plumbing. Very often there will be in line fuses; if there is a fuse, you can tape a replacement fuse of the right size and type to the inside of the panel door so you will have the fuse you need handy if it blows. Then all you have to do is REMEMBER where the access panel is - LOL
That is a fantastic idea.
One thing you could do is look behind the power distribution panel and see if the ground(s) wire(s) are bunched up together into one, using a wire nut. It seems most rvs are wired this way. That's asking for disaster down the road. Go purchase a ground block and do it the right way. Its not difficult. That way each wire has it's own hold down and better connection. Prevent problems down the road.
I know this is old, but I have to give approval for the Morryde 3300. Rig had only 4000 miles, but cheap mfg components showed wear. Wet bolts, bronze sleeves and huge shackles make a big diff.
Love the new system.
Those push on fitting are ok for pex but not all RVs are ONLY pex pipe. Mine for example has nylon reinforced hose combined with pex. So I have a stainless steel clamp pliers with a verity of different sized clamps. Don't forget to test your propane line work for leaks with soapy water. Great reminder on wheel bearing, might want to get inner wheel seals prior to tearing it apart. Good plug of Mark & Trish. To check your power it's real easy to get a simple AC wall outlet circuit tester. A lot of good info. Nice job.
Got an RC trailer I put a Morryde in. Went from fixing my planes all the time from damage during travel, to no problems. 10/10 that thing.
What I've found effective for sealing window leaks is to thin silicone with Toluene and brush it into the seams. Gets below the surface. Then a typical bead over top to finish it off.
For that pex issue when you cut the PEX line, must have a square cut had a unit come into the shop where rats chewed every water line possible. Used those quick connect fittings and learned real quick those cuts must be perfect to have a good seal.
A leaky/failed propane regulator was one of the first problems I had. Also, I STRONGLY recommend getting a "T" adapter, so you can hook up portable external propane tanks. Having to move your RV, or pay absurd amounts for delivery sucks, when you can far more easily swap or refill tanks any time you're out shopping.
Few years ago I bought the 5th wheel camper and I am still learning.
Your videos are of the best on RUclips. I learned so much ,Thank You
Might I suggest you touch the axle hub every trip after a mile or two. If one side is too warm, fix it right away. Bearings are cheap, compared to a roadside repair shop, and don't forget to inspect and pack the inner bearings, as well, when doing routine maintenance. Good advice all round. Thanks for posting.
I'm new to RV life but you're videos are a God send. Thank you, please keep them coming.
If a pipe freezes, it usually fails at a low point or destroys the unit it is attached to. My friend never winterized his first camper because he " didn't have time". In the spring, he had to replace every fitting going to the water heater, faucets and pretty much anything attached to the water line. They also had mice build nests everywhere because they left paper products in their camper.
Your intro is precisely why many don't want an RV. They don't want another house or car to maintain; those things are requirements in life but an RV is indeed discretionary (to the weekend warrior types at least).
Really good video. My only tip would be to use soapy water on any gas connections you touch after you retighten everything. If there is a leak it will bubble.
Along with tired & wheel bearings, that’s the ideal time to do a good brake shoe inspection or replacement.
When upgrading tires to a higher ply rating make sure the wheels and valves are able to hold the added preasure.
Thank you so much for your videos! I have zero experience with rv’s and I’m planting getting one. I’ve learned so much watching you and you make it so easy to understand. Peace and happy adventures to you and your family!
For the wheels a greasing them, you can replace that cap on the hub with one that has a grease fitting in them. They have a cover that goes over that to keep the dirt out. Then all you need is a grease gun to add grease every so often. And with those fuses, you have to pay attention as to whether they are fast blow or slow blow fuses. Slow blow fuses have a delay before they actually blow. They are meant for circuits that sometimes has a surge such as when a high power motor starts.
Good vid.
Preventive maintenance at home equals less on road maintenance.
Here is an item for your topics.
Slides:
We were on a trip through the USA and had a shear pin fail on our slide.
We stopped into RV World for information and repair. They were not only misleading but also unknowable on the matter. I will never darken their doorstep again.
In the end I figured it out on my own and fixed it for .55 cents and a 20 minute job.
Now I carry a spare shear pin. It is also important to know that some slides will not stay closed on the highway if the shear pin is broken.
Thanks.
thank you so much! I love this video, I am in over my head as an independent woman with a horse trailer with LQ...it had to sit for a year while I set up my farm and tried to keep us all from freezing to death, now I have to build my knowledge, and get things up and running 100%
One thing to keep in mind on 12 volt fuses. Don't buy cheap fuses. There are some bad fuses out there that won't blow when they are supposed to. Typically the numbers on them are not white. These bad fuses can cause problems if something shirts out and the fuse doesn't blow, like starting a fire.
I believe they make a tool to push back the grip ring inside the PEX push-on fittings/stop valves. Makes it easy to pull the fitting back off.
Hi Jared, I just wanted to let you know that I am a newbie to RV'ing and have subscribed to your Chanel and have been watching a bunch of your videos trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible and find them most helpful....Thank You
You are a book of knowledge when it comes to RV's, keep up the good work and stay safe.
Excellent info Jared. My biggest concern is my slide-out. Its a cable driven system and would hate it if the cable snapped or become entangled with itself somehow or another. One thing that I have prepared for in that case is using some lengths of lumber to hold it in place inside the trailer, but trying to get the slide itself back in...I do have some big friends.
Great job ....I do not have a RV yet, however, I have been shopping and I use your information in your videos when looking at RVs. It’s amazing how Spot on you are....Thanks....I really enjoy watching all your videos.
A roll of quality electrical tape is great for quick temporary leak repairs of sidewall penetrations.
So Jared, since subscribing to your channel I’ve spent in the neighborhood of $1000 for Keeping my RV Day Dream and planning on Less Junk, More Journey but, it’s All About the love for RVing. I guess, you could say, with the most recent RV purchase, it’s a Motorhome Experiment with an easy $70,000 spent. All well worth it and with Vlogs such as yours and others, soon we (DW) will be full time RVers. Not hard for us after 28 years playing nomad Marine. Thanks for all the great gouge, your time, and sincere efforts at educating us all...
Cleverly written. You are well watched in the RV world. Congrats on soon becoming full timers! Welcome to the team!
Mark Oliver love the other you tube channel plugs. Lol.
Mark Thanks for your service!
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Excellent job.....boxing spring hangers is so easy. Think ill do mine today. Fire up plasma cutter and mig. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the walk through. Depending upon your RV the 12V fuse panel will have LED light next to each fuse. If it lights up the fuse is blown. Always good to keep a full set of fuses.
Really enjoy your video's. Love Mark and Trish. My wife and I enjoy having a date night and watch them.
I carry a propane regulator and a front Jack motor for the 5th wheel. also lots of fuses and a resettable/heat activated auto fuse. Also some light outlets have reverse polarity, LED lights may not work.
Great info for an RV noob! Thank you! Love your description of electrical issues as a game of "guess who." I was a 31J10 Teletype repair tech in the Army and it always felt like I was guessing, jiggling. to figure out what was wrong and how to fix it. The hang up, for me, was that you have to fiddle with things to diagnose or fix issues. It really was trial by error!
When talking about sealant remember that nothing sticks to dried silicone, not even more silicone. So if it was originally sealed with silicone you have to get every last trace of silicone off before you can properly reseal.
Shark bites are awesome. Great for home repairs as well. I like to use them were you can access them easily. Just in case.
Cool video. Times are always better when you can fix your stuff and continue with the adventures. It's not rocket science and can be fun or at least entertaining.
Great information. I am not sure if it is still a problem, but sometimes you can smell propane when the tank is getting empty. We had a mid 70's travel trailer that didn't have the auto transfer regulator and when the tank was almost empty we could smell propane and knew that it was time to switch the tanks and get the empty one filled.
We can smell propane also when our tank is almost empty.
Great info. On the 120 V side you should mention GFI's stopping current.
Yep usual symptoms include half of power outlets stop working. GFCI usually located on outlet in kitchen or bathroom.
Nice common sense approach to some basic issues. I would like to add to this the heart of your water system when not connected to water is your pump. The shurflo pumps they use now days only last for about 2 years tops. The internal check valves seem to fail and the symptom will be your fresh water tank fills up and overflows when connected to a water supply. I've seen this issue happen on 2 separate RVs. The fix is replacing or rebuilding the pump head.
Lovin' Livin' RV'in Yep my pump is currently only building air pressure in the lines.
On the RV door we happened to see a new window and frame that exactly replaces the old window and it has a built in shade ... mama really loves it and the black frame looks spiffy too.... :) All good tips.
Well done video. Very helpful video on some simple problem solving solutions. I'm glad you put emphases on good tires. A blow out on a RV can cause some catastrophic damage!
ProFlexRV is the standard product for sealing windows or anything on the sides of your RV, it’s a similar texture to silicone. Do not use roof products for places other than the roof unless you are a hack.
Glad to have found this channel, my family is very new to this. We actually go next week to pick up our first camper.
How exciting !
I think that one of the most annoying things to fix are those day/night shades where the strings are broken and they won’t go up properly. Kinda like the one over your right shoulder.........😁
Haha that’s funny. It bugged me too, you’ll see it gets fixed half way through.
As a soon to be rv' r... Thanks for all these informative video....soooooo helpful
Thank you for this!! Just bought my first RV and I found this super helpful and makes me feel a little more confident about owning/maintaining my trailer!
Good videos but I really think tires should almost be at the top of every rvers list. Buying the overrated capacity and higher quality is the best insurance you can buy for your trip. Having a blowout causes so much damage, cost, downtime, and is potentially life ending....
Hey Jared, thanks for these videos. You definitely seem to have a technical mindset when it comes to diagnosing and troubleshooting issues. I've seen far too many videos when someone is just guessing or it is quite obvious that they don't know what they are doing. Your videos are very refreshing and informative.
Good advice. I think just watching your videos, that I can do a little bit at a time. Then when I'm ready to go camping or traveling, the trailer is ready as well. Thanks again.
Your a smart cat. Your advice is well thought out and helpful even to a well rounded handy man your experience is. Appreciated
One of the best RV videos out there. You do a great job.
Thanks for the information. I just bought another Travel Trailer. Having had 2 others in the past, I have experienced some of these problems in the past. I am a firm believer in DIY with most things including my Travel Trailer. Guys Like you are an awesome source of information and experience. Thanks for your continued effort. I appreciate it........ Ken..
Fantastic! And timely, since we just experienced Tropical Storm Gordon and I was affected by one of the exact problems you mentioned. Thank you.
We love your posts, you and your family have a true sense of decency, keep up the good work
Thank you!
Good, solid, common sense advice and info...nice job Jared...
Great video, I just retired and am doing my research to help me buy a motorhome to travel full time. My initial research has made me a little nervous about slide outs and all their inherent issues, have you done a video on them? Are they dangerous in an accident, high maintenance and expensive to repair, prone to leaking and causing hidden damage? I'm fairly handy and plan on doing most of my own work with tools I can carry with me. Thanks in advance.
I would also looking at GFI outlets for those odd problems. Often they just need to be reset.
Good reminder
Great videos!!! I am getting a travel trailer after 30 years of being a Lance Camper guy. Great tips on your other vids. thank you for taking the time to make these. I bought my unit w/ solar panels, I'll look for tips on them.
Love your channel dude! Hope to meet up one day as I start my full-time RV journey. Keep up the great work!
I got the more ride on my carriage it’s amazing system and handles great going down the road.
Great tips. I just bought a 98 fleetwood flair with 60 miles. Would you drive it far if everything checks out? I’m about to have a mechanic go through it.
One common problem with propane that people make a mistake with is turning on the valve on the tank to fast, if there's a click sound when turning the valve on pressure will be low, turn it back off to reset the safety valve inside then turn back on again slowly. This will happen a lot of the time if the lines are empty and need to be reprimed.
I never knew why air wasn't flowing through our vents when the AC was on. You fixed our problem. Thanks!!
You'll find inline fuses on any trailer where the jack was installed before the cabin was assembled. The fuse box didn't exist yet :)
Thank you for this video!!! I really learned so much and know this is something I can do myself. I do a lot of repairs in my house so I feel pretty comfortable tackling an RV. Thanks again for putting together such a great video!
One thing to remember about automotive fuses is they are color coded.
So the same color should be the same amps.
Great information thank you for this video. You always provide useful information
Great video and Advice for everyone.
Home Depot carry a G.E. silicone caulk that is a superior product for caulking doors and windows
I have learned so much practical information from watching your channel. But I seem to have a problem with weakening. of the supports under the floors. Have you done any videos on that problem that I could follow? Thanks, Millie
I haven’t done anything on that. It sounds like you might have a support issue underneath
Always good helpful content on your channel.
some great common since things to remember THANK YOU
Headed out from Montana to Alaska soon looking at any and all advise abe extensive servicing to prevent problems
Just like propane if your having an electrical or water problem always start at the source and work your way to the appliance.
Best way to start troubleshooting!
Excellent video! Very good advice.
I havent looked at all videos but is there one for complete water pump and water heater videos?
Another great video. I put this info into my memory bank!
"You look under there and you see the PEX plastic piping, and, what do you do with that?" You strip it all out and install non-toxic piping, for the health and safety of you and your family, that's what you do! lol! It's even more dangerous in RVs because water tends to sit in RV pipe lines for long periods of time without moving. Gives lots of time for the VOCs and other chemicals to leach into the water and backwash into the tank. You should never drink warm water from PEX lines. Commonly accepted guidelines are that you shouldn't even drink _any_ water from a PEX line for 30 days after installation! Filter, filter, filter.
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I enjoy watching your videos. They are really informative, and I Always learn something from them. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
Don't put bicycles on your bumper only if there's a dedicated hitch receiver installed. Our bikes dragged in the highway for 1/2 mile. Insurance didn't cover the bicycles $$$. Winebego is doing this Snug bolt thing instead of welded.
I’m going to use the Marc - Keep Your Daydreams - method. When something breaks, call Jared Gillis. 🤗
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Thank you for the good advice my friend
Always carry and use ac tester/power conditioner to attach pedestal to your camper. Do not attempt any electrical repairs if you are not confident about your safety, skills or if you don't have appropriate tools such as rubber coated pliers. Get professional help. Be sure to wear heavy rubber-coated gloves, especially on the hi voltage side. Never do electrical repairs if it's rainy or damp. Try to use another appliance if one isn't working, for example use your cook top if the microwave isn't working.
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what kind of colour code you use in US for electric wires. Here in Australia, we use, Red for positive, Black for negative, Green with yellow line for ground. Some Chinese made appliances come with Brown as positive & blue as negatives. I have seen you use white, black, red & green. But could not figure out what colour code standard you follow.
Save yourself some heart ache and put bearing buddies on your axles. That way you can give all your bearings a fresh shot of grease as part of your pre/post trip or regular maintenance.
What advice do you have when sealing entails rubber roof at sidewall aluminum weather strip seal. Noticing thin slits where it seems rubber roof separating from the aluminum seal structure. dicor would seem to level/run too much. Is ProFlexRV sealant ok to run a bead to seal the aluminum to rubber roof joint? Otherwise, just want to thank you immensely for all the RV intel you put out. So helpful!
Surprised you did not mention the GFCI's on the AC curcuits.
Just an "Add On" for your vid; those fuses your holding are "Standard" sized "Blade Fuses" ( as opposed to "Mini" & "Maxi" sizes which are small/Larger) sooo hard to see the physical size when buying on line! ; Also if not in the Sun, Simply 100% Silicon calking is usually a safe and relatively cheap bet for calking (Should last 25 years)... I'm happy to banter about calking if anyone wants to? ...HAHA
Have you ever thought about never wet treatment for some of the suspension systems to add a few years?
Good tips. Time to go buy some pex
Gerat video! I have a question: is battery power required to maintain functionality on the fridge while connected on 30AMP sector? - what happened is that we have a solar paner, with 2 deep cycle marine batteries, but while in the shade, in our last trip, the fridge was sending us a misfire message (while in auto mode) in the morning? And the water heater would not fire up as well...all that, while connected with the power cord...it looked to us like the batteries where all empty... what do you think? We save the fridge content by connecting the truck (running) for 15 minutes, and all was ok the remainder of that sunny day... When you have a minute! Thank you for your help :-) Remi from Montreal!
Yes, 12v battery power is required for modern RV fridges and water heaters. And if the air conditioner uses a thermostat mounted on the wall, it needs 12v battery power to operate as well. The propane furnace too. Sounds like you might have a converter problem.
Hi really like your videos very informative we trust what your saying !
I have a newmar mountain Aire that burnt inside badly , repairing it myself but I have 4 large wires/cables that did run from the large relay / fuse box under the hood to the back where the electrical panel/converter was ( all melted to nothing ) 2 wihites are grounded to body and the 2 reds go to resettable fuses and then go to a relay .
Can you help me to determine Where the two reds go
How often should you get the bearings changed and how often do you change the brackets? I've sold my Husband on this type pf living, so I need to know everything. Plz & thank you
Depends on how often you roll. But our living quarters horse trailer we use a lot we get bearings done once a year.
Any tips for applying the non leveling Dicor on vertical surfaces. Seems to skim over very quickly and become a sticky mess. Do you use painters tape or just lay a bead and swipe with your finger? Thanks
It can be a bit tricky but I usually try to do small areas at a time, work fast and I just use my finger to smooth the bead. I usually have a rag close at hand to keep my finger clean for working the bead.
I like your videos. Some helpful info. So is there a video on the Sailun tires? I have been thinking about getting these. Your rims able to sustain the psi ?
We had a double blow out because the brackets on one side failed. Had to tie up one axle and put the spare on the other then limped to a Les Schwab.
Oh that is such a bummer!
I think I need to take a motor vehicle repair class. Single, older, and need to be able to take care of as much as possible myself.
Say PEX pipe plumbing problems 10 times real fast. Love Y'alls videos.
That’s a tongue twister for sure!