What do you need for a RV ROADSIDE EMERGENCY? // Tools & Ideas to keep you safe // Full Time RV
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After our flat on our RV in Montana, many of you reached out and asked us to put together a video about emergency tools and equipment for RVers. We not only discuss RV tools and equipment, but we also discuss RV Emergency Roadside Service programs, dash cams for RVers, and RV TPMS equipment. This video goes well beyond the basic tools necessary for an RV trip.
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ST.TRV, THIS WAS A WONDERFUL VIDEO, ONLY ONE THING I could add, is those AMBER, LED LIGHT PUCKS ESPECIALLY FOR LOW LIGHTS, THEY ALSO ARE MAGNETIC THEY ROTATE/BLIINK, THEY ALSO WILL FIT ONTO TOP OF YOUR CONES, ALSO A’LIGHTBAR; BRAND HEAD LIGHT, MUCH BETTER THAN THE BULKY ONES WITH THOSE HEAVY BATTERIES,
I CARRY MANY TIRE VALVES, CAPS AND A GREAT 12V INFLATOR, CAPABLE OF FARM TRACTOR INFLATION, AN ELECTRIC JACK, AND 12 VOLT LUG WRENCH,
YOUR INFO WILL HELP LOTS OF PEOPLE, SO THANKS FOR THAT, MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE A SPARE, JUST A CAN, OF STUFF, BUT DOES NOTHING FOR SIDEWALL DAMAGE !
GodBles and protect you both, from NJ 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks so much....we appreciate you!
What I have found to be very convenient is to install a sensor on the spare tire. That way you always know the spare is ready without climbing under the RV to check it's pressure.
Great idea Frank! Thanks for the tip.
who needs triple A when Jim is there? GOOD JOB!! :-))))))))
LOL....thanks Brian!
Flat tires , One of life's adventures that let us know we are still alive !
Yeah....not much fun Rick! Have a great week.
Man you can’t go wrong with a tool video! Thanks Brother! You two stay safe !
Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Jim, taking notes and saved this video, EXCELLENT video
Thanks Robert! Glad you enjoyed it.
I have one bit of advise. Make sure that periodically, you lower and raise your spair on a pick up or RV, to be sure that it is not rusted and place. And use some kind of a spray lubricant on it. This is even more important in states that bathe the roads in salt in the winter, like here in NH. I spent 26 years as a Chevy service advisor and had many an upset customer, because they towed in a truck because the spare tire would not come down out on the road somewhere.
That's exactly what happened to us Paul! Lesson learned...
I found this very interesting. I am going to recommend to my sister that she and her husband watch it. They have never gone on a long trip in their RV. Usually, it's just my sister and I that camp in it. The guys get us to our destination, help get it set up and then go back home. When it's time for us to go home they come back and get us and the RV. They are sort of talking of going more themselves in the RV. He is looking at a Jeep so they can pull it behind the 29 ft.(I think that's the length) RV. He is in a wheelchair and doesn't let his handicap stop him with most things. He probably has many of the tools you mentioned because he rebuilt old cars for many years. I think there are many things you mentioned that they might not think about like the roadside assistance, dash cam, etc. I am going to recommend they both sit down and watch this video. Thank you!
That's awesome Janice! Glad you found it informative. Have a great weekend....and get those guys out there to make some memories!
Me being a retired electrician and maintenance tech, I have and take each trip we go on my tool bag, and keep on the truck the "trailer aid" which I didn't have when the tire went last! Much like you, our tire blow out happened right at an exit and a rest stop!! As I was getting the tools out (impact too) I had a couple of "truckers" come over and helped change the tire!! But I do carry a 12 ton bottle jack, torque wrench, sockets, safety triangles, and the safety vest and maybe a few other things/items that go to our trailer!! Oh, I almost forgot, ratchet straps!! Thanks for taking the time to share what you have for tools and recommendations. No tire pressure monitor yet, but Check them when cool out and the sun hasn't gotten to them yet, and I also check the torque of the lug nuts each trip! Thanks again!!
Thanks Gene. Sounds like you've got it figured out!
Flat tires are only supposed to happen at night when its raining! TIP: Add a TPMS sensor to your spare tire too.
Been there done that John! Great idea....
Good quality gloves, both leather and Nitrile/Latex,to protect your hands. Waterless hand cleaner, safety glasses.
Flashlights, lanterns and headlamps for night situations. An old rug to kneel sit or lie on when you are on rough gravel etc.
All good stuff Gene. That should be in the basic kit from day one!
Put a air connector on a air tank on the truck and carry a 50 ft hose
We do that Michael, but the trailer tires are 125 psi, so it's hard to get the truck compressor to fill them as it drains. That's why we carry the portable compressor.
Thank you for this awesome information for everyone already, and those planning to go, full timing!
Thanks Tod. We appreciate you.
FANTASTIC video. As usual, Jim, you are a very deep well of information and knowledge. This video was immensely helpful. Greg's been building a list of must-haves based on your recommendations.
Thank you so much, Jim and Kellie!
So glad it was helpful Elen!
You also have built-in air on your truck. If you haven't already, you can tap into the trucks air tank and have a connector at the back of the truck next to the hitch. You can run an impact wrench off of it, air your tires and other thinks. If you have the gladhands at the back of the truck, you can buy an air hose at almost any truck stop that comes with the gladhand.
Thanks Grady. We actually do have the connection on the back of the truck, but the trailer tires run at 125 psi, so it's almost impossible to use it for the trailer tires.
Very informative! Thank you
Thanks Julie....glad it was helpful. Have a wonderful weekend!
Jim great video as always. A couple thoughts to add on. Carry a spare trailer tire and rim. Or more than one, having had a tire take out the one behind the first one. Also consider a all position spare for the HDT. Add a roll of Gaffers tape to the duct tape. Having worked in the media environment for years, the gaffers tape is slightly more expensive than duct tape and sticks to almost everything better and is stronger too. Nothing wrong with duct tape. Thanks for the review on tpms systems. When we bought our HDT, we drove home on older tires. we had a rear inner go down on us and except for some light vibration we didn't notice it until the fuel stop when I did a check. Imagine had we had the full pin weight of the rig on the HDT. It could have been ugly. The camera system is so helpful with all the crazy people who like to try and brake check a semi. Nothing beats the camera view that you can show the officer of the car pulling over in front of you and then slamming on the brakes.
Great tips....thanks!
Very good information!! We carry everything you showed except for the dashcam and the tire sensor. I'm very grateful that my hubby is OCD like you. He's always checking everything outside before we hit the road!! We were told to torque the 5th wheel lug nuts every 500 miles. There's been a few times they've loose. Thanks so much for this good info!! Safe travels...💜
Glad it was helpful Carol. Get yourself a camera and TPMS!
Thanks for the great video Jim. 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it Big Murph! Hope all is well with you.
Hi Jim and Kelly! I got scared there for a minute with your tire. I thought it just happened. Because I remembered when that happened but I thought it happened again. I wanted to thank Jim for the information on the insurance and roadside assistance. That’s crazy about insurance goes up just for the tire and all. I think it’s crazy. Thank you too Jim for the info for the right tools to use. This all helps. Love your help all the time. Thank you for it and I hope you both have a great weekend. And week. See you soon!
Thanks Sherri! Hopefully you're staying cool out there....it's going to be a HOT week. Stay safe.
We have a dash cam that I call my witness. We have everything you have too and I have changed tires along side the expressway. I own 2 torgue wrenches that are always with us.
Sounds like you've got it covered James. Have a great weekend.
Thank you! Very helpful.
So glad you enjoyed it Tuffy. Have a great weekend!
Take it from an old trucker. If you run a A HDT. You have the best built in air compressor.
Yes we do Rob! Thanks for coming along.
Thanks Jim. Great video!!
We're so glad you enjoyed it Keith! We appreciate you....
Thanks for taking the time to put this video together and post it. I'm sure this will help many
People who are just starting out. I carry spare fluids as well, anti freeze, motor oil, power steering fluid and windshield washer. I know they are not tools but if you ever need some you will wish ya had it
I also carry bulbs, wire, several guages and the wire strippers and several different crimp connectors.
When I had my semis I always used the commercial lines to air up tires and run air tools...ya need some hose but it worked well..just an idea or maybe a back up.
I'm sure ya got a good grease gun as well....and a spare tube or 2 of grease.
Us old farm boys would carry the whole driving shed, if we could...😄😄😄 !!
Great advice Rob....have a wonderful weekend!
Good info! Good idea to share to help newbys and not so newbys to have what is needed for road side emergencies. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Elaine. Thanks for coming along and have a wonderful weekend!
Great video, remind me to tell you about ...Boise Idaho, two in the morning, flat on the inside dual. Only thing open all night gas station with a young man who had never seen a tire that big!!
😂 We have a picture in our head! Looking forward to the story.
I had the same tires on our D R V and I replaced them with commercial tires continental H T L 2 ecoc plus 6023 lbs per tire 18 ply. 75 speed rating I have had several tires with separations so I put these on glad I did.my Goodyears we’re not wearing well either. one less thing to worry about when you have more tire then you need. Keep up the good work we love your channel look forward to your next post every week we have a 39 d b r s love it. see you next week hope to meet you guys someday.
Those are great tires Rich....we had them on our old toy hauler. Maybe we can cross paths someday. Have a great weekend!
Very informative again. At least if you did have to wait 5 hours for recover you are in the great position of having your home with you so can just throw some coffee on and watch tv until they arrive :🤣
Glad you enjoyed it Richard. We would agree...you have your home, but sitting on the Interstate shoulder isn't our idea of relaxation!
I would add replacement rear bulbs for your Eb break and signal, a spare headlight bulb for the tow Veh and a spare wiper blade. Just an additional safety extension. Be safe and be careful.
Good stuff Jim! I've got some shopping to do.
Glad you enjoyed it Joe. Hope you have a great weekend!
Another one for me is a 12 v test light. But totally agree with the info you have provided.
We have one of them too James! Thanks for coming along...
Great video as always. Thanks for taking all your tools out. The tpms system is a great recommendation and the dash cam is good for any driver. I also always seem to carry a set adjustable pipe wrenches. Those can be used in a number of different situations too. Safe travels
LOL....thanks Patrick. I only pulled out about 1/3 of the tools I carry! Thanks for coming along and have a great weekend.
enjoy the videos. got the dash cam coming this week from your gear store, we have a 30 ft TT and enjoy it, working on trips to cool places. safe travels and happy camping from Northeast GA
Definitely time to get out of GA Phillip! You'll wonder how you got along without the dash cam. It's great insurance!
Great video as always, I appreciate the effort you put into these. This one is certainly going to save me money. I had no idea about the no fault claims, I will absolutely be purchasing a roadside service plan outside of my insurance. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful Joe. We didn't know either....
Also think about where you put the things you need in an emergency. I try to have it on the passenger side of the vehicle and also have LED emergency pucks to put out.
Great advice Barry....thanks for the tip!
A fantastic video!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video! Thank you.👍🏼😎
So glad you found it useful Rick! Thanks for coming along and we hope your weekend is going well.
Thanks a lot it was very informative
So glad you enjoyed it Geoff.
I just saw this today and for me the best of your videos. Great director too!!!. GOD BLESS you both and thanks much, love the channel...GB
Thanks so much Greg....glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words!
Ótimo vídeo! - Great video!
Thanks Josevan!
We really need to invest in a dash cam. We’ve got the TPMS but we saw some comments that said to put one on the spare too. Good idea. 👍🏻
LOL....see - you learned something! Stay safe guys.
Great video 😃 very helpful 👍 😄
Glad you found it useful Stephen. Have a great weekend!
Yes.. great video and great info I am definitely getting a few items. The sensors for the tires is a must for sure. God Bless!
Glad it was helpful Eugene. Thanks for coming along.
@@SuiteTravels every week!
Great video and even Better advice!!!!!!! :)
Thanks Greg....glad you enjoyed it.
This was avery good and if you look at the inside of your tryangle box you will see instrictions on how to set up and use them " THIS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE AND RV" L'm a retited OTR Truck driver32 yrs and school bus for 11 yrs b4 that was a trainer in both jobs . You have one of the best compressers around under the hood of that truck and unused air supply lines on the back of your cab that you could put a quick disconnect fitting on Don't trust TMPS 100% I have had them on trucks and got erroneous readings . Good old fashon heavy duty air gage not ever time but can't hurt . Love your posting Good luck on the road and your travels !!!! " KEEP THE SHINNEY SIDE UP AND THE DURTY SIDE DOWN "
I’m calling the man 🤣
LOL....and that works too!
Hi guys..good info...thanks for the video...stay safe..J&A
Hope all is well with you guys. Fuel is coming down....time to get out and play!
@@SuiteTravels we are hoping it's going to get below $4.00 ( Diesel )...going to spend a week with the watts in August...then to rolling retreats for a little work...on over to the hdt rally...stay safe
Love from Illinois
Awe thanks as always Brenda! Have a great weekend.
I PURCHASED THE SAME DEWALT IMPACT GUN. TOOK A WHILE TO DETERMINE WHICH ONE YOU HAD BUT THAT MODEL IS THE ONLY ONE WITH THE EXTERIOR FEATURES. THE TORQUE RATING IS 400LBS. I RESEARCHED THE LUGNUT TORQUE RATINGS FOR MY TRUCK AND JAYCO HT 5TH WHEEL IS 140LBS. I DON'T WANT TO JINX IT BUT I'M SORT OF LOOKING FORWARD TO CHANGING A FLAT😉
😂 Yup....our friend that purchased one said it was like "NASCAR fast!". We couldn't agree more! Hope your weekend is going well.
Excellent video excellent very informative Jim this is a suggestion for extra source of air take one of your airlines off your air tank put a t on and the valve with a quick connect on there and you can use an air hose just in case you need impact tools or just another way to fill your tires if you're a little pump is down anyway great video take care look forward to the next one I miss you guys God bless
Thanks for the tip Allan. Hope you're staying cool....it's got to be better than Arizona!
Great video! Very informative, thanks for sharing all the wonderful tips and info as to what you use. God Bless you both and your family!
Thanks Kendra. Hope you're having a great week!
Great info. What’s up with the sweat shirt. It’s in the 100’s here for over two weeks and hasn’t lifted. It’s HOT!!!! Stay safe!!!!!!😅
Thanks Diane. It was a little chilly that morning. Have a great weekend.
Good video definitely a lot of helpful hints on what to have and carry with you, Don't think I have everything but I do have quite a bit of what you showed in the video. We just made a change from our travel trailer to a class C so I'll probably be adding some things.
Thanks Denny....glad you found it informative. Have fun in your motorhome!
Jim, really important messages about being prepared while on the road. We carry everything you mentioned plus some to handle our electronics on board - you just never know when you need to "MacGyver" something while on the road to get you to a safe place. Especially with the supply chain issues across the country, your temporary repair may need to last much longer than you would like! Great direction Kellie!!
LOL...glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a great weekend.
Have a 36 ft class A. I have a plug kit, big compressor. Not going to jack up a class A. Have no spare. Big 22.5 tires. I just keep good and new tires, also TPMS. Have separate policy. A lug wrench is a joke. You need service!
Sounds like you've got it covered Larry!
Good info. Another thing to review is: What will your RV 'Roadside Assistance' actually cover? Five hours after calling them because our engine stopped we were told that they could not find anyone to tow our RV from the Interstate shoulder (3 lanes of 70 MPH traffic). We would have to stay on the Interstate shoulder over night. Know what is covered (or not covered).
Good advice John. Hopefully folks will research before signing....
Hi Jim and Kelley. My wife and I have enjoyed your channel for several years. This is our first post. What are the brand of tires your run on the trailer?
Welcome to the comments and thanks for coming along! Our tires are the Goodyear G-114.
Can you get conversions to 235 x 19.5 continental on Alcoa ?
Taller tyres do really run cooler, have higher speed-verses-load ratings,
and also cope much better with "Steps" in the pavement (i.e. potholes).
Different countries and different sates, have different height rules
(the world (outside of USA) appears to be moving toward 4.3 metres height).
Much of Europe is, currently, still at 4 metres max height.
Taller wheels & tyres equate to taller trailers.
Air, over-rubber-torsion independent suspension, hybrid (combined) suspension systems
(these are better than rubber-independent-torsion suspensions alone !!)
tend ALSO to be inches taller than standard.
Not sure Snow....but our 17.5 tires seem to work pretty well. Over 8 years with this style and we'd never go back to 15" or 16" tires.
Jim, I also carry regular 30 minute road flares. Plus the new Electronic flashing flares for night time.
I also have a kinetic rope with us. Never know when I need the little extra pull to get out of some where. Check out Matt's of Road Recovery on TH-cam and you will see what they pull out with them.
Just ordered the fifth wheel hitch and found a bed for the truck. One step at a time.
Safe travels and roads Brian and Cindy, "xtreambydesign with passion"
That's awesome Brian. Keep us updated.
Jim How Fast Do U Run With U RV Trailer.The Tires On U RV Is Smaller To U Big Truck Tires.That Mean The RV Trailer Tires Will Rotact 2 To 3 To U Tractor Tires Big Tall Tires.And It Been Over 100 Degrees In Texas.Hot Weather Heat The Roads To Over 150 Or More Degrees.Take It Easy In This Hots ,BONE Dry Weather In Texas.
We usually travel at 65 mph Carey....unless we're in Texas on the FM roads that have 80 mph speed limit - then we do 55!
That was a great video..
Thanks so much..
I was curious that you didn't use air from your truck compressor instead of carrying around the little compressor...
I have a bed being built for my kenworth t680 as we speak..
When i get it back I'll be using your video to tool up...
Glad you enjoyed it Dennis. Congratulations on your new bed. Our trailer tires inflate to 125 psi, so the truck's compressor can't keep up. That's why we carry the 12V compressor.
We had Tire Minder, the false alarms got so bad and I got so mad with it, after the last false alarm I took the monitor, placed under the front tire of the coach and ran over it 😡.
We have used TST tire monitor for 3 years now with NO false Alarms , yes None
Oh that's too bad. Glad you found one that works for you though.
What is the max pressure your air compresure will go ? Great video !
Thanks Stoney! Our Viar will put out up to 150 psi.
STRV;;JIM, I HAVE A SET OF THOSE ELECRINIC FLARES FOR YOU, THEY USE 3AAA BATTERIES,+ a selection of flashes, seen a mile away, tell me where to send them ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I drive a tow truck and with AAA the customers Will Wait hours for help and we won't get the call till hours later they'll put it on us and then in 30 minutes we're there AAA is horrible about that that's why I don't run them anymore
We don't disagree Chuck...unfortunately it's a service that is necessary. Thanks for coming along and have a great weekend.
Great video. I just have one question regarding the dash cam. There are multiple Viofo cams that are offered. Which one would you recommend? Thank you.
We've had this camera for a number of years and it's bullet-proof: www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSQ5JY2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsuitetra-20&creativeASIN=B07SSQ5JY2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.24ARLJMHSB34P&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin. Simple to use and set up.
What exact model of your TPMS did you buy? The one I had didn't work very well. Thanks
I still would like to know what happened to your tire I have the same tires on my drv I've had to replace the two fronts because of flat spots. If there are issues with these tires I'm getting rid of them
We ran them on our previous DRV for 4 years and had one wear funny, but it was an alignment issue. We're going to run these until they age out. The flat we had was a tread separation issue and Goodyear replaced it.
What was the cause of your tire blowout?
The tread separated Peter. Goodyear replaced it.
Did the cover the damage to your unit?
@@peterbu2817 Yes they did.
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