RV Newbie 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road (FULL TIME RV LIVING)
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RV Newbie 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Hit the Road (FULL TIME RV Living): We have 10 RV Newbie things that every RVer needs to know for a successful switch to full time life.! These RV essentials will help you start your adventure prepared for anything that may come your way. These few 'what you need to know basics' are perfect for newbies and those with RV experience. This video also shows a day in the life of an RVer.
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My tip:
A new rig can be uncomfortable at first. No hooks, no storage for certain things, no spice rack, no paper towel holder, cannot reach some places, no lights or no outlets where you need them, Then you fix and install and decorate until it is comfortable to live in. Now it is truly your home.
After this happens I would think that is when you would start making a list of things you need (at least that is what I would do) or even ask yourself.....is this something I truly need or can I live without it? Think it would be hard at first to truly think of your camper/RV as being your actual home, but I'm sure that feeling changes rather quickly!
You were so right on the initial emotions. We bought our RV, a 42' class A diesel pusher, in Tampa Florida. We stayed in their delivery lot for 10 days while they taught us how to use it. When we finally left it was 4:30pm on a Friday. Not only were we in rush hour, but it was raining. We tow a Lincoln MKX. When you put the value of both of those together I definitely had that OMG! Feeling. I definitely remember thinking how much everything cost and knowing that I was responsible for it. It scared the bageebers out of me. On that first trip we learned so much. It was November. Here in Florida you we are still running the AC. When we got to Virginia that first night went down to 32 degrees. We thought we knew how to run the heat, but we were clueless! It was freezing in the RV. Neither of us wanted to get out from under the comforter. A mobile RV repair guy actually showed us how to run the hydronic heat. It was so simple. We were just missing one piece of information. After leaving the conference in Virginia Beach we stopped for lunch in Charlottesville VA. I made one wrong turn and we wound up in Old Town. The roads were super narrow. It took us over a hour to get out of there. We even came to a low clearance bridge we couldn't fit under. We wound up missing lunch and had a early dinner instead. Then we hit the road again. Again it was a Friday evening. It was dark and rainy. If that wasn't enough we were going through the mountains. Cars were flying past us. I was terrified! That night I learned the value of and how to properly use the engine brake. Lincoln says we have to unhook the car every six hours and drive it so the transmission doesn't overheat. I had hooked up the car wrong and the battery in the car was dead. The doors were locked and the keys were in the car. It was 11pm. We stayed the night in a parking lot and Lincoln got us in the car in the morning and gave us a jump start. I have never left the key in the car again. Lol!!! As we drove from Virginia into Tennessee it started snowing on us. Lol!! That first trip was a doosie! It was a 19 day trip and over all we had a blast! We went to a conference in Virginia, saw friends in Alabama, visited Tallahassee and came home. After that trip I definitely felt more confident driving the RV.
WOW! After that trip you can handle any situation now! There is a steep learning curve for sure....but you just showed that a calm attitude can get you through any hiccup on the road.
:) That made me anxious just reading it! I just bought a small 17ft A Frame pop up and when I picked it up it was raining and the first time ever pulling a camper. I was super nervous but it was fine. Going to be taking her out for the first time in October 2022 ... I'm excited. Decided to go to a campground just a hour from home for our first adventure. Can't wait!
@@gapeach51170 Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 That is so awesome. Staying close to home the first trip is smart. That way if you forget something or if anything happens you are close to home where you can run back and pick it up or get some help. I know you are going to have a ton of fun. Let us know all about it. 🙂
Being retired means the clock no longer has hands on it, travel as such. “Everywhere to go and all year to get there “ that’s how we roll. 20,000 miles last year with new coach and hoping to get going soon. Everyone of your tips were spot on . Especially , most importantly, traveling with someone you get along with. I travel with, not only is she my best friend she is my wife and my soul. I am blessed. May all your travels be adventurous and safe. Remember to “wash your hands” !
Ladies, don’t be afraid to get in there and get your hands dirty! Have learned a lot thru common sense and experimenting when my better half was not around! Have even come to the aid of neighbors who weren’t exactly handy!
Well said Anne! Stacy loves to get her hands dirty!
And I am a solo woman with a trailer. Take it slow and check and recheck. I walk around about 5 times before I take off
We researched for 2 years before buying our RV. Started out wanting a big 5th wheel, then studied Airstreams, and finally settled on a Class A Newmar Mountain Air. It is a 2000 and has everything that was important to us. 3 years later we haven’t found another one that we like better.
Thank you folks for your take on this, i plan to travel from san Francisco to michigan, ohio, new jersey these tips will come in handy thanks again
We are on our 10th RV. Our circumstances have changed since our first one. The first one involved space for our two sons.They have since matured and on they're own. Next came one for toting along the grandchildren. Now they are involved in school and no longer travel along with us. The current one we ordered is virtually designed for our specific needs.
Since our travels are 3 to 4 months out of the year we do not need a grandiose unit. We also find being married for 52 years has provided us with things that mutually benefit us.
I started flying with my dad at about 2 years old. He was a WWII pilot. He went on to commercial flying for the remainder of his carrier. What I find as a carry over from the aforementioned is the, CHECKLIST. I live by our checklist. I obtained my pilots license at age 17. I have check lists for so many things that acquaintances often times question me. As a side note, when spending times at the US Naval Base at Subic Bay, the price to rent their prop planes was almost free. Plus I was flight instructor which padded my E rating pay.
Love the CHECKLIST.
Happy trails to you via Roy Rogers and Dale Evens. We were married at their church named, The Church at the Chapel in Canyon.
We agree Terry.....CHECKLIST's are so important!
Don't leave home without a tire pressure monitoring system. That's a VERY important safety item.
Yes it is....even if you have to old fashioned tire gauge and are checking them at every stop. We love our TPMS.
OK, so we finally got our RV out of storage and took a little trip across Florida to the East coast for a week. I made your Mexican Martini. We both liked it a lot but just one drink and my wife couldn't make supper, drunk as a skunk. I think I'll make more tomorrow. I love you videos, my favorite youtube RV video site.
Thanks Tony. Glad you were able to get the RV out and enjoy your trip. Who doesn't like a good stiff drink!! LOL
There's one retired engineer You Tuber that went to the trouble of making up a laminated check list, written so you can read it while mounted to a lanyard around you neck. Drive off one time with the stabilizers down, forget to remove the wheel lock or chocks, forget to close the roof vents, not check the tire pressures one time and you'll see why it's a great idea. Every time I'd stop any place I'd use the back of my hand and tap all the hubs of the rims to get a rough idea of the temp. All super great advice! Getting out of the "vacation" mode has to be one of the hardest things for people to over come. Most people have that one vacation to look forward to all year for there whole working life and have to jamb in everything in a short time.
Yes #4 - have a checklist. A couple of years ago we were out for a weekend and the people staying next to us were leaving. We heard a massive crunching noise and walked over to see what had happened. They had left their awning out on their smaller class-A and had wrapped it around a tree. They hadn't had the unit for more than a month. The man was pissed, but not letting on. The wife was like, "well that's why you have insurance!".
No # 1 best thing anyone needs to know about RV ing.
DO NOT TELL ANYONE ANYTHING ABOUT HOW YOU RV.
YOUR PRIVACY IS YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
STAY PRIVATE.
Love that bonus tip about asking for help from other, more experienced travelers. You should also pay it forward if someone has done you a solid in your travels. :)
Great tip Brian!
We are getting onto this because we want to live in different geological locations without having to move an entire house.
We hope to settle in different places until we need new scenery.
We hopefully will have the money and time to "do it all".
My wife and myself went through much the same thing. I did 42 years of long haul and when I retired it took sometime to really get to know each other again. I may've drove about 6 million miles but I still love to rv.
Love the crazy wind hair- you guys are “Real” people and your videos are very instructive and valuable
Thanks so much Leonard. We are as real as we can get. LOL
Lol!!! Am solo full timer who found her “perfect rig” right out of the gate....chose to buy 4 yr old rig after I had it PROFESSIONALLY inspected which also became my initial “todo” list and the dealer honored the negotiations without much pushback! I am staying put in Montana changing out bathroom fixtures (I am 6’2” female) found a space to install a custom bookcase and so stay in place is now tweaking the fun stuff while I wait to go back out!!!! Also.....did the loop trip of relatives first...helped with the learning curve on the rig and then I got out truly solo to learn more....am taking the RV tech course from Mobile RV Academy to expand my problem solving capabilities!
That is awesome Marlie! You did it right with an inspection. We can't emphasize that enough. Phil just finished the RV Tech course through NRVTA for his own education so he can maintain Ruby better.
Marlys sounds like you are doing better than I did. I did my research and I looked at vans and class C. I didn't have a house or a car and I sometimes have to stop driving because of pain issues and lay down immediately. So tt, and truck campers were out. I wanted to park and be on my rack ASAP. I bought a 1998 26ft class A. It's the right size for Me. If your a member of RVillage you shoul join our group Ladies who solo RV. We are connecting in the rvillage so we can meet up on the road.
@@todayissomeday I was wondering about that training, did you do the online or the USB stick course (or in-person)? Did you know 80% of the course content already? I'm still not sold on it as there is so much information around that a course like that might be overkill and maybe even boring. Would you take it again knowing the contents?
I document my knowledge finds here: rvsystems.net
You, Me & the RV that’s the same class I am doing....bought the online course at the Dallas RV show and now spending 2-3 hours/day working on it...knowledge is definitely power when you are having a hiccup in rural America!
I am doing USB stick and the information is presented as a foundation of information to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with! I think it’s one of the wisest choices I have made as a solo full timer!
I'm on my 6th checkout trip because each trip has had simple and attainable goals. This trip? 1. Four-hour drive (my longest); to see how the Airstream tows after a 3" lift, 2. WFH remotely with my laptop in the Airstream for the first time using cell service internet from a hot spot on my phone; I already successfully tested running a Webex meeting on my laptop using a hot spot on my phone at home and not over WiFi, and 3. Using a 110v heater (I've already winterized so no water in the lines to heat) while having shore power at a county fairground. Step by step with simple goals. Already have cold-weather boondocked twice now. Easy breezy with propane heat. And the last checkout trip was to determine how much propane I would use heating, cooking, operating the fridge, etc. and I was surprised how little I used (half a 30 gallon tank over 3 nights at 8°F - 20°F).
Also, I love the sailor and Navy wife humour. Your dynamic as a couple is awesome. Thank you for so many excellent and helpful videos over the years. I am going full time when I sell my house in six months. My someday draws nearer and nearer... continuing the checkout trips until then and watching more of your videos! Retired Army. 🙂
Everyone has been so nice even in the pandemic. We went full time 6 weeks ago and our house is still on the market. This is such a crazy time. Your videos have helped immensely. Thank you for keeping things normal.
Love your NAVY showing... “Shake down cruuse” ❤️
...Tip?.... Really good fire 🧯extinguishers. We have one on each end and one in the truck.
Many years ago we learned the hard way that the 🧯sold with our rig was crap!
Great tip! We have 3 in the rig.....forward, midship, and aft! ;). Go Navy!
Don’t go cheap on an extinguisher either. Pay a little more and get all metal, no plastic. Plastic can loose gas and not work when you need it. Space is an issue in an RV, but you want it big enough to put the fire out, if you have some powder left over that’s fine.
I have four. One in the front of the coach, one in the galley, one just inside of the bedroom and one in my toad. RV's go up like a Roman Candle so there is no such thing as too many extinguishers. That was a good tip :)
Oh Man.. Great tip! Spoken like a good safety NCO! Yah, I would think that the stock fire safety is crap, as it cuts into profits. buying new reliable extinguishers would be best
Having just retired, my interest in TH-cam has changed significantly. Now I watch every RV-related video I can to help me make a decision on what RV to select. Your channel is great! I'm so glad I ran across it. I'll be a solo traveler most of the time once I get going, but virtually everything you have to say and share applies to me too. Thank you.
Congrats Bob! Thanks for finding us!! We did the exact same thing once I retired. It became my full time new job!
Great video as usual with a lot of great tips! Not sure if it was mentioned in another comment but just another tip/reminder especially for those with travel trailers- stabilizer jacks are NOT levelers. Do not use your stabilizer jacks to level your rig, you can cause damage to them as well as your rig. Leveling is a very important part of your setup and should be considered at each stop as operation of certain appliances depend on a level rig. They’re are multiple items you can and should use to level your rig from wood blocks to specialty made leveling devices. Whatever you choose to utilize just make sure you are safely leveling and chocking your home on wheels!
I think this is one of the best, basic need-to-know videos. I think for our situation, #5 is the most difficult to get used to. My family doesn't get that this is our "lifestyle" and not a "vacation".
Thanks a ton! It is an adjustment for sure.
Become your own Handy Ma'am....got it!!
Addition to #6: I’m dreaming until I can buy a cute little camper for me & Shih Tzus (Nugget & Biscuit). My folks made the suggestion to go to an RV vacation rental place & and try out a few over a few weekends/weeks before committing to one (I have commitment issues 😂)! My little doggies are so important to me that I am making this decision with their level comfort & safety is the equal to mine (don’t make fun of me & worse be rude....it won’t make one little bit of impact on my life 😉) But my pops was pretty adamant that this was a great route for me to see & experience different styles & features. See what will work & what won’t. And keep a running list & wrote it down immediately so you don’t forget it down the line when making a final decision!
We've have had a 32' Class A Fleetwood since late 2006. We live just outside LosAngeles, California. It's taken us from 20 miles from home for weekend trips to mid state Maine to Key West to Alaksa and virtually everywhere in between.
With that said, we call it Kona's Doghouse as it was purchased for my father and his Black Lab/Chow rescue to travel the country in and boy did they!
It's a bit more RV than we should have bought but we still have it and at this point are keeping in forever.
I think the info you have on helping with your decision is spot on!
There's ALWAYS something different about each RV and figuring out what you want first then finding the one that fits your list is the best route. Be patient and don't be afraid to rent some and ask others as you camp/travel about their opinions and experiences. Pretty much all RVers we've met are more than welcoming.
I'm very stoked for you and wish you and your besties the best.
Love your channel. Thanks so much for doing this! We hope to get on the road full-time next year and you are providing invaluable information!
15 years ago my first RV was a 18' 1985 TT that I paid 1K for. I bought it to use for dog shows as both the dogs and I were sick of motels and we never could rest well in them. I figured if I hated it, I could easily recoup that and it was light enough that I could pull it with my Grand Caravan. I LOVED it and spent more time camping than going to dog shows. My disability advanced to the point that setting up and tearing down hurt too much. At that point I paid cash for a vintage 32' Class A MH (30 amp). I learned SO much on that rig! Going from a TT to a MH is very different. I LOVED the basement storage!! I am now in a 1995 34' Fleetwood Pace Arrow Widebody (no slides but wider than standard coaches). It is 50 amp (LOVE) and has every single bell and whistle that was available. I am the third owner. The last owner also put on some expensive after market items too boot and I have all the original books and receipts for everything ever done to it. I paid cash for it (half the value due to seller's divorce). First thing I did was put the wired in Surge Guard Surge protector (smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AASJHGO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It has a higher joule rating than the portable (and higher than the wired in Progressive Industry one), no chance of it being stolen and it is less expensive than the wired in Progressive Industry one. The other cool thing is that it has an interior LCD display that you can get and put inside of your coach (smile.amazon.com/40300-Optional-Remote-Display-Hardwire/dp/B01DK1DDBI/ref=pd_bxgy_2/145-4874283-8156427?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DK1DDBI&pd_rd_r=988f88a8-8630-49fd-acb6-27dc193430ac&pd_rd_w=5LXet&pd_rd_wg=QW0gc&pf_rd_p=4e3f7fc3-00c8-46a6-a4db-8457e6319578&pf_rd_r=MWY0RCCN28DA2J8QFDGM&psc=1&refRID=MWY0RCCN28DA2J8QFDGM ). No, I do not get any kick back, LOL! I just really like anything that protects my rig and is reasonable to boot. It is one of the cheapest insurance 'policies' around.
That is awesome. Sounds like you found the perfect RV for you and your travels. I agree.....we have to protect our rigs the best we can. We love our Progressive Technologies EMS!
my fav u-tube couple. love you guys. stay safe out there.
Thanks a ton Rick! Hope you are well too!
Thank you2 so much for all the work and information that you2 put out for the rest of us. One valuable thing your videos have taught me is that I do not need a rig the size you2 have, that's for sure! Way too much for the goal and mission(-retired military here! Lol) I look forward to getting into that lifestyle and more videos from you2. Take what I need and leave the rest behind.
I like that you covered communication, in my experience it’s not what you do good or bad, it’s who you do it with.
You guys hit on all the things that really aren't discussed much. Agree with all of your points - been through it all. It's been 3 years for us, and still adjusting :).
You two are so lovely~ Thank you so much for such fun and informative video!!♥
This was a fantastic video! One of your best. Great advice for beginners and seasoned RVers as well. Thank you for your efforts and calm delivery. Be well and be safe everyone.
Thank you Nancy. Glad it was helpful!
I love how your hair was all disheveled while addressing becoming a “handyman” 🧰🛠
It’s a great aesthetic choice that really sells the concept (& that you walk your talk)! 😉
Thanks Samuel. When you are getting things done.....the hair does it's own thing. LOL
Re. good communications tip: my mom always said that the reason she and dad survived 26 years of Navy life (and 60 years of marriage) was after every Westpac trip he didn't try to change everything she'd been doing for six months. They knew so many sub marriages that couldn't handle the now here/now gone lifestyle. At least with our RV I have an "escape hatch" when I think I know more than she does.
Haha😊
Loved a day in the life format ( love all your stuff ) So many great tips 👍🏻. Thank you for being so transparent, it gives us wannabes hope! Safe travels!
You are so welcome! If we can do it.....anyone can! LOL
I’ve been thinking about this lifestyle for a while now. I need a change. I lost my husband last year. I have a 7 year plan. I’m purging and packing up some things for storage. Baby steps. 💖
Sorry for your lose! You can do it! Slow and steady and you will be on the road soonest.
Hi guys, I’m a full timer for almost 2 yrs now, thanks for this video. Great words of wisdom and encouragement. You guys are great, thanks again. Good travels to you and stay healthy and happy.
Thanks so much!
Walkie Talkies should be high on the must have list.
Great tip!
I find the Midland - X-TALKER T77VP5 to be fantastic! Just be sure to get a license to use the GMRS channels.
We have 4 walkie talkies in our RV but never use them for maneuvering. Hand-signals are easy to understand and learn, at the back of a diesel the walkie talkies can become distorted for the driver.
@Dutcheagle_ks I wish you could tell my husband that. We have a commercial 450 dually and when we put the boat in the water, I really would like a front bumper because I can't convince him that he can't stand between them 1 unsafe and 2 can't hear him because of the distortion of the diesel noise. Even with dash cameras both ways. And back-up camera and 48" stinger. He is new to r.v.ing and new to salt water and river fishing. Can't drive with anything on the F-450, which I have no problem with. This is my 9th r.v. in 52 years of
driving and 3rd deep V salt boat. Just hate the stress of him not being safe.
I love your advice and enjoy watching your travels and experience. Your funny and level headed meaning smart.
Such good stuff. Thank you soooo much! Getting ready to buy and go solo and your videos have been very helpful.🙏❤️
Great tips! 💙💛💚💜❤ I would suggest that anyone that downloads a setup/breakdown list that it's specific enough to you. We went on our first "maiden voyage" and a step in our list had "remove chocks"... the rear one behind a tire was "stuck", so he pulled forward a bit.. only to discover we forgot the X-chocks (lucky only one was damaged and not a tire)... just being excited about the trip makes you miss things... lol... we amended our check list to include both... and on the way back home, we both felt we had picked the right rig for us!!! We are going full time in 17 months.
Another great video. I love so many of the tips. "You don't need everything". "Shake down trip or three". "It's okay to have feel all kinds of emotions". Like I said before we are going FT next year and just purchased our 35ft Vacationer and I'm so excited but scared as heck. I'm trying to learn as much as I can and your helping so very much thanks so much.
Great informative video. I just retired and hit the road full timing a week ago. I enjoy watching all your videos and I hope to meet you guys in the future. Continued good health and thanks for all the information you provide.
Thanks for addressing the emotions! I'm in my first month solo living FT in a vintage camper I drove from CA to Maine. Such a learning curve! Wow. Your videos help a ton. Much appreciated. :)
Congrats. Slow and steady wins the race. Have fun.
Always happy to see that you have up loaded another video. Shake down trips...great tip! So true, the RV community is always there to help when needed or say hi. Thanks again for all the tips!
Right on!
So far you both are the best u tube site for us we just purchased our 32 ft Pursut Travel Trailer, learning as much as possible to one day be full time, both in medical field so we’re stressed but you guys are a joy to listen to, we find so many u tubers have to have so much of their segments about their animals, and we are seeing information about RV ing ! Thanks so much! Your 1 year info was great!
You guys are awesome, love this video. So true in every way. I would also add FRS radios (walkie-talkie) as a necessity along with the water regulator and EMS/Surge protector. And you can't go without saying, GREAT FRIENDS who share your love for fulltime RVing!
Thanks for sharing!!
I am shopping at this time to be my first and last investment in a rig to full time. Tank sizes are now on my need list as you have mentioned it. I can see being without hook ups more often than not. Will keep checking out your videos.
We've camped for most of our lives (now 59) and raised our kids camping also. We've gone from old canvas tents to new tents to back-packing to pop-ups to trailers with slides to our current Geo Pro 19fd with no slide. In retirement, we spend months at a time camping with small trips in between. You do a good job of explaining things well for being fairly new at it. Keep it up!
Great advice and super tips for newbies to take a listen and watch for sure! I think the relationship advice goes for newbies and seasoned RV-ers as well..!!
So true!
Compromise. That is the important. You two are great.
Your shared experiences are so valuable. I'd like to see a similar approach done by people who have rigs that are past the "10 year rule". Our recent acquisition is an immaculate 2000 Bounder from the estate of the original owner. Don't know what to expect when we go out.
We can't wait to meet you in person, you both are so thoughtful and honest in the information that you share. Not just trying to have us buy everything but actually what is needed. Thank you so much for your video's and helping the newbies and maybe even the long timers. Also very important to us, thank you for Serving.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips, pretty new to your channel. We’ll be pulling a 5th wheel within the next year or so. Been researching things for 2 years trying to prep. Good point about not having a sticks and bricks. We were kind of planning to build a place to come back to, but possible we won’t want to. Something we’ll have to discuss. We just figured eventually we’ll get tired of being on the road. We may end up loving it. We’ve camped our entire married life with our kids and just love being out in our camper.
I think this was one of my favorite video. Our house is for sale and we inherited a 1993 class A. You make this look possible. ♥️
Good luck on the sale of the house. It is very doable.....we knew nothing when we started.
Very timely info! Thanks for this! We close on our first motor home on the 12th. Upgrading from a pop-up. Great channel!!,
Glad it was helpful!
Bar none, the best channel on TH-cam for RVing. Love your vids!
Thank you for this video, it has a lot of great information. We are converting a bus(we are halfway finished). We are 2 adults, 2 kids, and 2 German Shepherds, and we plan on traveling FT starting next March. I have been reading your blog, and I think it is one of the best blogs out there. :)
you all have one of the best channels for not only new RVers but all of us. I watched you before I bought my RV and your advice and experiences helped so much. Although I'm solo and in a smaller Class C your advice still helped. You have always been honest and open in your videos. I took so much of these suggestions before I started and helped me live this life. Hope to meet you somewhere on the road. God bless and be safe.
Our pleasure Brenda. Congrats for getting out there and living it up!
We just ordered our Super C (2022) Dynamax Force 37 TS HD, two weeks ago should be here in late Oct.We are selling everything and going full time.Excited and scared S...less, but can't wait for our adventure to begin. We have learned alot from watching you two, you guys have been a great help. Thank you..
You guys have been very helpful on the many tips that you provided for full time RVers.
My girlfriend and I have purchased our first RV(travel trailer). I’m so happy I’ve found your channel before we planned our first trip! Keep the videos coming!
Welcome aboard!
Love the way you guys cover the bases . Thank You !
This video is great! Love watching you guys. Go Navy!
RVing for 48 years with my bride. Full time for one year and counting! Loving almost every minute!
By far one of the best videos you guys have shot. So many good tips and recommendations. Be safe out there and have a wonderful summer.
Thanks a ton Will.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. You two are awesome. Another great video with some super tips and insight. We're looking forward to getting on the road. Thank-you!
Our pleasure!
Love your tip that you can find your perfect RV if you do the research. We bought an older DP and are thrilled with it! We are expecting to make it our home for 5-10 years :)
My tip get a portable washer and dryer if you do not have a washer dryer installed helps so much!
Awesome TIPS guys... After 14 yrs Full- timing, you guys hit everything right on. There were even some I never even thought of.... Thanks for sharing...
Our pleasure!
I have a tip for you Phil for your bug problem on the front of your rv. I use layers of rainex and it helps a lot. They just wipe off. Every time I wash my truck ( witch is a lot ) I put a couple layers on. I hate dust, dirt and bugs.
I think you guys hit the nail on the head with this. These were some GREAT tips!!!
Thanks so much!
We will be newbies this next summer. Thanks for the tip video. Cheers
You are so right about RV/camping people being great people. 2yrs ago went on 1st trip with hybrid & got out to survey site b4 backing in and 2 guys were right there w/out being asked to help guide me & stayed & helped w/ sway bar. We live in MD hour from Annapolis. Go Navy!
Love our community!! Go Navy!
Love your videos so much! The hubby and I are just waiting for everything to open back up so we can get back on the road. We’re not full time yet but we usually spend June - July on the road preparing for full time. Thank you again for you informative and entertaining videos. Take care and be safe, blessings to you‼️
Thank you Beth! Enjoy the roads......once they open up.
Thanks for all of your video s . Unlike alit of rv u tube channels out there, yours are informative and practical. I appreciate the hands on repairs u do yourselfs.
Great information especially the maintenance/repair fund tip.
Hey hey! This was extremely helpful. My best to you both during this interesting time
Glad it was helpful!
Genuine humble humans. Love the channel and thanks for the tips ❤😊👍
Yes, we have our perfect for us Tiffin Allegro Red! I love this one and can’t wait to make it our own “someday” , lol . We did research for almost 2 years, then Hubby’s newly acquired medical issue helped us make the decision between a 5th wheel and the class A. I am very happy with our choice, and we’re not selling! Thx for your video, and stay safe.... an emergency fund is definitely a must...
Congrats on you RED Vera!
We got it right the first time BUT we did our homework for almost three years! The day we bought (we had no intention of purchasing yet cause Tony had two years to retirement) we went to a dealership to see if we could sleep in that bedroom (GD2500rl). As we were waiting for the salesmen to grab the key, a 13 month old trailer (just want we wanted) came in to trade up. We bought it that day (after testing out the bedroom for size). It was in pristine condition; we saved $12K by purchasing used and paying cash; and Covid hit two weeks later so all around it was “perfect timing”. We went out in her 8 times last year and we are still in love with her.
As always....Great video with great information.
Glad you enjoyed it Denise!
this is so awesome and helpful. I will be on the road in August and these tips are much needed since I will be by myself.
Love your channel and Appreciate all you share!
I drive a 2011 E-350 Ford, Pleasure-Way.
Hugs until we meet down the road!
MommaFaye 🌺
I downloaded the Mexican Martini recipe to my "Plan to Eat" app that you recommended previously. Can't wait to try it!. Thanks for the tips.
You guys do a great job. Your videos are very helpful.
we been full time for a mth and about to hit 1k yt wanted to say thank you. you guys are the best
Congrat on close to 1k.
I would recommend for newbies to "live" in the RV in the driveway to make sure you have everything you need. Since we have rented out the house, and can't leave just yet, we learned that the items we had in storage, we needed, and somethings we put into the RV, we didn't actually need. It was alot of back and forth for the first few days, trying to figure it all out, even though we took a few "shakedown" trips. Great video of the life and times of RV living!
Great advice Laura! We actually slept in the Rv in our driveway.....the things we do to ensure we are doing it right. LOL
Another great video for those just starting out. I would give this little tip.....Do your research on where you want to stay, not just looking at one website but looking at a few. We have found in our travels that some tips have to be made by those that either own the park or are really good friends of the owners, as things are just not what you expected or read about. A good example of this was one place was filled 80% by people that live there permanently, and the upkeep around their sites was lacking. Know what kind of park you are looking for, State Parks, BML, Private parks etc... There are huge differences in all of them....
Great advice/tip JD. So very true!
We bought an older bumber pull and have been slowly remodeling it to fit our needs. For example, we removed the bench table and jackknife couch. We then bought a sofa table and a love seat recliner set that weighed less than what was in there. That gives us more space and allows for more loaded weight.
That is awesome! You gotta make it work for ya!
thanks so much. sage advice. I haven't made my maiden journey yet but this will help lots.
You folks are the BEST! I can hardly wait to meet you face to face. I spent 4 yrs on Subs and 18 in the reserve's, we'll have a few things to talk about.
David Schonhardt
Thanks for your service to our Country.
A disabled Navy Vet.
Thank you for taking the time to educated us Newbies! THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
Just loved this video. Very interesting comment about the first 6 months. I appreciate hearing that and know if I start 2nd guessing, just hang in there and it will likely work out. Hope you both are doing well and enjoy the new digs.
Thanks Joan. Slow and steady is the name of the game. We are loving our new park.
Great video. I always love to watch the two of you on your journey. I wish I could travel like you do. I feel like I am with you as you travel. Have a wonderful and blessed week.
Thanks so much! You too!
Tip: If you only have cabinets (no shelves) and not much closet spaces for your clothes, invest in a few 12' x 12' storage cubes (cloth) from the dollar store to store everything but a few hanging items. I drove to the dollar store and went in a bought a few. Came back out and organized. Figured out how many more I needed and repeated the process til done. Did the same with plastic bins for the frig/freezer and a little in the kitchen. From day 1 I've been organized, instead of clothes falling out of a poorly stacked cabinet. I also like how I can use the plastic bins to carry food to/from the house when I'm loading unloading the frig/freezer.
We found our perfect RV in our 1st and only RV back in 2011. Our Class A Bounder Classic is still going strong and we will drive it into the ground. RVs are way too much money to change rigs every few years. We did our research set our budget and got what we wanted new. It has been great and very few repairs other than tires and the big head on accident we had in 2015 but the rig was put back together without any issues. Great tips!
WOW....glad you recovered from the collision.
Such great tips...Thank You, we hope to fledge within the coming year!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for all the great info and advice.
I'm buying my 1st next year but debating alot on size 🤷🏼♀️
Friends of ours use the Hughes Autoformers and Hughes Power Watchdog surge suppressor. If you happen to get bad power with a surge it only blows a power module that can be a lot cheaper to replace that module versus the whole unit like most other surge suppressors. You should look into them.
You two are great. Loving the videos and the tips. I have lists from all the rv channels I watch to go through when we start getting ready for our fulltime adventure but yours seem very honest and thorough.
Thanks again for finding us! We truly do love what we are doing for and with the RV community.