Don’t Leave Home without these 10 Things!! • RV Pro Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- Camping can be a LOT of fun.. but can quickly become a headache if something doesn't go according to plan and you're caught unprepared. Today we're going to look through 10 things I recommend folks consider bringing with them to be better prepared to handling those unexpected hiccups!
00:00 10 Things to Get Your RV Out of a Jam
00:42 Get some Tools!
01:08 Extra Fuses
01:56 Portable Jump Box
03:04 Consider an Air Compressor
03:47 Jumper Cables
05:21 First Aid Kit
06:02 Roadside Reflectors
07:16 Tire Jack
07:58 Where to Put It
09:38 Ramp Wedges?
10:57 Big Ratchet Strap
12:08 Backing Up Your Phone
14:05 Courtesy to You!
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Another thing to add to the roadside kit, carry a high visibility vest. Especially if you have to travel at night. It takes up very little space and makes you so much more visible when you are out on the side of the road.
That's a great point. TY
Oh my gosh, this is an absolutely great idea.
Great idea! Have a couple hanging in the garage, will grab them.
I like to play fogger... No thanks
Brilliantly! I already wear one in our motorcycle, and I know my hubby has one. I’ll have him add that to our kit!
As a physician I can't agree more with the First Aid kit. I usually get a good one of those and a really nice fire extinguisher for newlyweds. It's something people don't tend to think about until it's too late.
That's a great idea! I love giving unusual and truly helpful gifts.
Wow... as I get older .. Those are perfect gifts!!!
A fire extinguisher for newly weds. Seems about right. 👩❤👨❤🔥❤🔥🔥🛌 🧯
This is now my go-to gift!
Such a good idea
This is genius. 🎉
Josh, i think a whole video on how to jack up your camper would be very helpful. Show us, we are visual learners....
That’s a fair idea. TY
We just bought a new rv, our third one we’ve owned over 20 years of camping now. But our rv sits on our private lake primarily. Our new rv is a couples camper & we plan on traveling around the US. Your on the road info is priceless. I went to an rv show this year at our convention center. Everyone on all the sales teams or rv dealers knew your name & of your videos. They all had great things to say about you and your information to rv buyers. ♥️
Wow ty for sharing! An rv rep in Canada sent me a pic of a dealer up there playing my videos in their units lol
As a first time camper owner, I have found all these videos very helpful.
Great to hear!
@@JoshtheRVNerd can you recommend a bottle jack that can jack up a Coleman lantern LT R17. It weighs just under 3000 lbs. Thanks.
I always jack from the axle under the leaf spring. Takes less height to get it off the ground.
As for the stands that put the weight on one axle; they have multiple axles to handle the weight while in motion. If two axles can handle hitting a pot hole at 70 miles an hour then one can handle a tire change.
For a future RV'r , you are helping take any stress out of the experience for me. Great, great video. And the additional things other folks have added below is awesome too! Thanks Josh!
Our pleasure!
I carry extra flashlights, headlamps and batteries for problems at night or in dark places, a good tire gauge, a good compact compressor, some extra varied sized hose clamps, electrical wags, a water pressure regulator, a hose splitter, a box of disposable gloves, a 120 extension cord and perhaps most importantly for us height challenged folk is a folding step stool. This is in addition to the items in the video. I've used all of these and was glad to have them.
Awesome Ty
great video! Couple things we also include (in addition to what you mention) Bring a tarp for emergency repair. Great for ground cover when laying on your back on the hot surface or dirt, can also be used to cover you / rv in case of emergency. We also have CB radio, just in case you cannot reach out on phone. Laser Thermometer to check AC unit, tires, axle,etc. Our $30 Harbor Freight toolkit has come in handy more times than I can remember!,. Also, we carry a tow strap along with a Kinetic Energy Strap in case need towing or extraction.
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Man this is great stuff. Thank you!
Great job Nerd. I’d also add backup cotter pins and trailer coupler pins.
In April, we came back from a really remote campground - closest gas station 20/30 mins, closest Walmart 1 hr - along a winding mountain road which followed the river’s bends with spotty cell service. We didn’t have any problems but the experience directed our purchase of the pins - for just in case - it’s an easy fix for you (or for someone in need).
GREAT suggestion. TY
This is one of the first things I bought. Glad I did because my neighbor bought a used camper and met us up at a campsite. While I was helping him unhook I noticed he didn't have one for his coupler. Said it didn't come with one😅. I got one of the few I bought and gave it to him. Never pull trailer without one.
Josh, you are absofreakinglutely priceless. Thank you so very much for all that you do for all of us.
Wow, TY :)
Great starter list. I also carry wheel chocks in my trucks toolbox because you never know if a problem is going to happen on an incline.
Thanks, Josh. I would include a head lamp. If it is dark, it frees up both hands to get to work.
A Flashlight of some variety is a great idea always. Or several. And batteries. Or a hand-crank light
Yup, usb rechargable headlamps are game changers.
Also, most headlamps also have red or white emergency flashing mode if needed
Long ago, we started leaving a bag in the car with warm clothes, hat, gloves, etc. Even in the shoulder seasons, it can get awfully cold at night. Bring enough for everyone to be warm enough, not just almost warm enough, all night long. You never know how long you might be stranded. And have all the sensible basics on hand, too. More flashlights than you think you need, and batteries for them. Great idea about fuses and basic tools. One year, in every driver's Christmas stocking we put in a sign that attaches to the side of the vehicle that said, "Help needed. Call police." I think that cuts down on the changes of a creepo stopping to "help" if the creep thinks the very next vehicle to stop to help is a police car.
Yeah I do that every winter in michigan. it SERIOUSLY saved my bacon once. Heavy snow showed up rather unexpectedly and I just couldn't get home, though I managed to get back to town about a half-mile from work.
I had a full set of boots, overalls, hat, gloves, etc in the car. Slipped into the back seat, suited up, and trudged thru snow drifts to get to the store where I was able to get keys to one of our 4x4 F350 service trucks and get home
Great tip!
I'm new to camping and my brother told me about you. I greatly appreciate everything I have learned from you. I finished a first aid kit for my German shepherd Ava. It goes everywhere Ava goes.
Uncle Josh the hardest dang thing about those band aids is getting those suckers opened and applied lol. Thank you for your videos You help us a lot.
Man. facts
A few other items people should carry that can save a trip.
A Pex tool and Pex clamps since most plumbing is Pex. A couple of worm drive clamps would also be good.
Water heater thermal fuse. Fridge thermal fuse if equipped.
Make sure you have a tire iron that fits your trailer lugs.
Square head screw driver. A lot of trailer screws are square heads.
Pipe thread tape.
Some electrical connectors and a wire cutter/stripper.
A lot of people like to carry a spare leaf spring. They aren’t expensive and if one of yours ever fails it’s not a hard install IF you have the part.
WRT to using the ramps to lift a tire off the ground to change a flat. Yes your putting a lot of load on one axel but it’s a short duration and your not moving. The actual loads seen by your axels when moving and subjected to various road shocks are far greater than the static load of holding up one side of the trailer for a short period while you change a tire.
Here’s in idea for Bish’s. Put together and sell an RV Emergency kit with the kinds of essentials that you might need as highlighted in the video and the comments.
That’s a solid idea. Ty
Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. As always, thank you for all you put in.
Exactly my sentiment. Thank you!
I found to add reflective strips on the back bumper/bike rack/small storage rack so that it can be seen at night. It works, personal experience, kept a car from hitting me.
Sometimes it doesn't take much to avoid something major. That's a smart idea
As for the phone, you can’t always depend on service, so having an emergency plan like yours is Brilliant! Really appreciate all of your practical advice!
Zip ties/ tie straps in different sizes are lifesavers. Also if possible try to limp to an offramp or gore point to change a flat.
Smart!!!
Excellent video. During our 40+ years of camping we've seen many of these scenarios, and even well prepared folks sometimes have bad luck. Be prepared is a great motto.
Thanks for sharing! Anything I missed you’d suggest?
You asked about the drive-on trailer lift in this video. I have used one and keep it with me on every trip. When I used mine, there was no real good spot to place a jack. The ground was soft-ish and the drive on lift worked very well. Thanks for ALL of the videos you make. They're very informative and a lot of fun to watch. Keep up the good work.
I've seen similar feedback and it seems like those are REALLY highly regarded
TY so much for this feedback
A standalone/portable winch can be very helpful if you camp in rougher places.
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This is what we call life saver tips, because whatever the case can be, camping is full of surprises, and for me those surprises are what I seek to enjoy dealing with when I camp with my family or friends. Because I believe that the fun is always found when we deal with issues happily together. And those tips will definitely make fixing the problem easier and though provide happiness and joy along the process. Thank you very much again for shedding lights on the issue. Great valuable video as always.
Agreed. Nothing calms the emotions more than having the tools, parts, and knowledge to get out of a jam.
TY for watching. I hope nobody NEEDS anything I mention in this video, but best to be prepared
About that phone... I live in the Colorado mountains. There are many roads around us where there is no cell service at all for forty miles or more. It is not always that go to "get out of jail free" card. Great video 👍 Hubby was a boy scout. He always brings too much 😅 Most of the time it's too much but there are times we have been very thankful for his preparedness!
Yeah depending on where you're going something like a sat-phone or starlink, etc
I'm sure there's still some places with zero service of any kind, but the more prepared you are the less likely are you are to be stuck
As a relative newbie with a pretty decent sized rig, this was very helpful. The fuses are something I hadn’t thought of.
Read through the comments. Some folks have offered some really good ideas I think.
Josh, I do appreciate you, your knowledge and that you are so willing to share and help those of us who would not have thought of these "safety" tips! You are absolutely priceless and I'm grateful that Bish's RV gives you "free" reign to be up front and honest!!!
It's majorly encouraged as well. It's a really nice environment to be in
Add the right lug tools or socket set lug wrench to remove tires in a emergency. Like a battery Impact wrench 3/4 drive been there needed that plus a proper jack for your unit
Good call
I had a bad tire while on vacation in Canada with some friends who also had a camper trailer. As I was getting the jack out, my friend said he had one of those ramps. It was so easy that I had the tire changed in less than 10 minutes. I immediately got one for myself. I can't imagine that I did any damage since it was up on the ramp for such a short period of time.
This is great. I am seeing almost 100% positive feedback for them
I would add a lug wrench for your trailer. Most have different lug nuts than your tow vehicle
Good call
Thanks Josh, some great tips. Most things I already carry but the safety reflectors , I’m going to definitely get some. We pull a Cougar 22MLS. Last year as we were packing up to leave camp I discovered that one of the trailer tires had gone flat. Apparently picked up a screw on the way to camp, slow leak thankfully no blow out. I was able to use the jack from my truck and a block of wood to lift the trailer and put the spare tire on. Excellent tip to keep your trailer attached to the tow vehicle 👍
Glad you were able to get thru that. Experience is a valuable teacher!
This might have been mentioned, but the best backup to a phone for emergency comms is a Garmin Inreach. It's a satellite based texting device that works on the Iridium satellite network. It isn't cheap, but if you hike much on your trips or are in remote places, it can save your life.
Ty for this
Heavy boondock RV'er? Satellite phone. You can buy - or rent. A bit spendy, but it could be a life saver - - flashing LED triangle - even better.
2 things to add. 1 in the med kit. Benedryl it can save a life if someone is allergic and has no epi. 2 for communication if youre really getting out in the boonies some kind of sat communication. Like inreach or an actual sat phone.
I would put a bottle or floor jack under axle at mount point to leaf spring. Lift just enough to get the wheel off and spare on. Don’t over lift…. Just enough. Bottle jacks are less stable so be careful.
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@@JoshtheRVNerd thanks for being informative and entertaining. Get some jayco 260bh models to Longview (24 models) so I can buy one in late August. That low 20’s number is just right. I know….I’m nutz. Keep those vids coming!
Hey Josh, I would LOVE to see a video comparing getting a truck and trailer vs a motorhome, and things that someone may not know is a part of that
I did something like that YEARS ago here th-cam.com/video/5r7qjq3KF1w/w-d-xo.html
It's due for an update
Maybe add the small o-ring for your water hose hook ups. So you dont spring a leak.
Good call
Best First Aid kit- Refuge Medical Adventure kit or BearFAK they are the best...pricey but will keep you alive. Always have one. Add the boo boo kit if you have littles.
Ty for the insight
@@JoshtheRVNerd Just got back from a beach RV trip...I forgot my jack and should have watched your video earlier....good ol Maypops strike again!
I have used the "trailer aid" drive on jack a few times. It's never fun to be on the side of the highway changing a tire, and the ability to just drive right up on it instead of sitting there jacking the rig up is worth it. Both times I used it I was on the highway side of the rig which is always sketchy, so it was nice to get the old one off and new one on as quickly as possible. My previous rig had 700lb CCC, so after our stuff was probably at the limit and I did not bend an axle or sustain any damage due to the trailer aid.
TY. Helpful feedback.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks for the great tips. I have camped with a mustang horse, I make sure to have a first aid kit for him also. Baby diaper and duct tape and JB Weld saved my boy when he split the hoof wide open. Baby diapers help with large wound coverage for a broken leg, human, which needed splint. Also a few extra days of food in case it floods or tornado
I would also recommend an RV extension cord. I’ve been to many state parks where the electrical post is too far from where my trailer is parked for the built-in power cord to reach. This is usually a problem where two sites share the same post.
Oh for sure. I think extra hoses/cables/connectors are always a good idea
NOCO portable chargers are great. Greatly appreciate your tips
TY! I've seen quite a few people using those Noco units
Josh, you do such a great job on all of your videos. Man, keep up the good work. I would say the only thing that you didnt mention was duck tape. Cant tell you how many times in my life that duck tape helped me limp in or gave me just enough time to fix something small.
Remember, duct tape and chicken wire can fix almost every thing...
True.. ironically it's good for everything EXCEPT the hot air ducts for which it was originally designed lol
Our Silverado has 4g network from satellites, always good to have in a pinch.
Nice
Actually, with the number of RVers, brands like harbor freight could target a tool set towards RVers. A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit is a must for anyone on the road, As part-time HSE, I carry around a military medic specced IFAC and try to get a A TECC 2 - 3 day training at least every two years, ideally every year. Even though I hope I will never have to use it, statistically, traffic is one of the highest risk areas for injuries. Btw., with RVs, grills, stoves and kids, a burn treatment gel or dressing (like Waterjel) is highly recommended. Small tip from someone working in HV grid HSE, the big companies have to regularly replace their burn treatment sets, but trust me, from experience, the "expired" products are good for further 4-5 years. My employer actually gives the "expired" ones to first responders, they go through them like a knife through hot butter.
I'd almost be surprised if they DIDN'T have something like that. It's kind of a brilliant idea
Excellent video Uncle Josh. People need to think about what CAN happen along with what we think we know. Two things I've come across. First is fuses. YES, get a pack of fuses. They blow. The other is cell phone stuff. We ran into this. We have one "major" provider that had no service when we needed it. We have another provider that has unlimited hot spot that we use for the tv. When we couldn't call on our regular phones, the "tv" phone worked just fine. In that instance we were calling for roadside assistance. So, kind of a big deal.
Yeah especially handy to have a backup "communication outlet" when you're traveling thru the more sparsely populated areas
Did road side service for a few years of my life. Changed tires on everything from Smart cars to semi trucks.
Pulling a multi axle trailer up on to a 4x4 or 6x6 is a lot safer than a jack will ever be.
The goal is to just change the tire, maybe 5-10 minutes max. It should not be up there long enough to do any kind of damage.
This is awesome. TY
In the horse hauling world we have trailer aid. It is intended to drive the good tire up on ramp and this lifts trailer just enough to get bad tire changed. I used twice hauling horses and changed tires without unloading the horses. I have one of these in my truck to change my travel trailer tire if it ever happens. This is so much more stable than a jack in my opinion and also it doesn’t raise axle to high, just enough to get bad tire replaced. The first time this happened was in Utah desert and the trailer aid sunk some in sand. It has larger surface area on ground and can take the weight. I had two horses in horse trailer.
Something to go along with the reflectors is a safety vest when having to change a tire. When leaving your rv for a lengthy time cut the water off so if you have a leak it won’t damage anything. We use the ramp wedge to do maintenance on bearings and it works great.
Yeah a few others mentioned a High Vis vest and i think that’s REALLY smart for a bunch of reasons.
Josh , just thanks
Everyone this is for you
Great job.
A little late to the video here, but in terms of changing a flat tire, I once had two tires blow out at the same time, on opposite sides of the camper. My jack would not work and lift the camper. I ended up having to use wood pieces (used for stabilizing) and backed the camper onto the wood to raise the bad tires off the ground. I did one side at a time.
Never too late. Great input. TY
And something my husband ALWAYS packs (not just camping) that comes in handy over and over again: a variety of bungees! We've made impromptu things you would never imagine and things you might think you have, like an awning, more times than I can count.
For the ratchet strap, It would be a good idea to have a flattened cardboard box, a box you can empty, or if you have room, pool noodles that can be sliced, to put between the cinch and the corners (and anyplace you want to protect) of the RV.
Those things are handy!
It's nice to see how open you are about sourcing RV stuff. I just ran into a problem getting parts for my camper. The RV dealership asked if I bought my camper from them. I said no and at point they weren't really interested in helping me get the parts. It's amazing how much of this country doesn't have cell phone service. Thank you for your videos.
Don’t get me wrong - I’d love it if our team sold a few more parts. That’s how they make their money. But these types of videos are out there as a pure courtesy to folks whether you bought from us or not
I’ve used the trailer aid for a horse trailer plenty of times. Never had an axle isuue
Awesome ty
This is one I watched twice. shark bite pipe plugs. and multi-meter. Great info on the jacking up the camper. DUCT TAPE!!!!
You're not the first to mention duct tape. Great point
Great Video Josh! Gets you to thinking.
I had changed tires many times on 5th wheel and travel trailers by taking some of my leveling blocks and stacking them up about 6 inches height wise and driving the non flat tire on that side up onto it. It will raise the flat tire high enough to change it really fast. Just remember if you are using a lug wrench, to make sure to loosen the lugs nuts before you drive up onto it. Also make sure it did raise it high enough to get the good tire back on. With this method and a good impact I can change a tire on a trailer in less than 5 minutes Never had a bent axle from this as over the years have done this about 10 times.
this is exactly the kind of insight i was hoping to get. THANK YOU
I have used the ramp up jack for tandem axle trailers. They work OK, but only if the trailer is not fully loaded. If the trailer is fully loaded, they will take some load off the other axle, but usually not enough to lift the wheel off the ground.
Josh thank you for putting out such a great videos on RVs you don’t know how much you’ve helped us out here please don’t stop making these videos cause you do what you do so well bless you Josh
Buddy it's my pleasure! Mind dropping me a quick review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review in return for the helping hand?
First Aid Kit, Flash Light, Large Fire Extinguisher, Reflective Vest, Gloves, CB Radio, WeBoost, Bungee Cords, Cardboard “to slide under trailer“, Cordless Impact to remove Lug nuts.
Good ideas!
A million thanks Josh, just getting ready to bring my new camper home this month. This is my first time owning a camper, so really appreciate this wonderfully useful and helpful information. You have helped me beyond words with all your shared knowledge to make the right decision for me. You ROCK!
Glad I could help!
I would add a folding shovel
I could see that being a good idea. TY
Also a simple tire gauge, a good ole manual tire gauge. And a can of fix a flat for tire punctures.
And pro tip, make sure your tow vehicle has a spare tire. Most manufacturers now are skipping them, and adding tire inflation kits. Also don't remove your trailers spare without replacing it.
Interesting feedback. Ty. I don’t see most mfgs skipping spares. In fact the last two years brands that did them as options seem to have mostly standardized them from my experience
That tire gauge and patch advice is great
When I have to jack up my camper to remove a tire I prefer to put the jack up under the axle right behind the wheel. You have to put it right under the spring mount or you can damage your axle but it requires a lot less lift height then jacking up the frame and allowing the suspension to drop has to lift a lot higher to get the tire off the ground. Great video Josh!
TY Michael
Josh, Thanks for the videos about oops camping & things you really need to have. I have most but not all of these things. You may be a salesman but you give real time advice that people should pay attention to.
I'm not technically in sales but obviously you don't have to squint too hard to see i'm VERY sales-adjacent
I have an on board air compressor and carry a 12 ton bottle air over hydraulic jack. I also put a block of wood between the axle or frame and the jack. Only lift the tire enough to clear the ground.
Hey, Josh, keep it up! We love you....
Hey, thanks!
I had a chance to use the trailer aid flat tire ramp. I did crack each lug nut loose before I rolled her up. I was then able to quickly loosen each by hand. Then I hand tightened everything and rolled it off. Only then did I properly tighten everything up.
It worked like a charm.
Then I spent the next 2 hours thinking about the merits of having two spare tires 😀
Sounds like it’s a winner
Part of my tool kit includes an 18 volt impact gun with sockets that fit the truck and camper and a harbor freight 150 pound torque wrench and 4 way tire tool as a spare. They have already used them two times this year.
I've yet to go on a camping trip where I or someone in our little family caravan didn't use a power drill for SOMETHING
I also carry the
Impact gun 20 V Dewalt. I only take the sizes that fit my pool vehicle in my trailer in my case. Last year when I went to Montana, I took in my kit as well, the tire plug kit and the plug-in to your lighter air pump. In that kit as well is roadside, Visability such as reflectors, old, fashion, flares, or the LED flashing lights.
Geez, I should’ve proofread my voice recognition on the last one!!!
I never thought of taking my jump pack. Honestly, I don't know why I hadn't. Mine has a compressor also.
Hopefully you’ll never need it, but the moment you do… Lifesaver
Hey Josh! We found on a previous rig that the lug size of the spare tire holder was different than the lug size on the actual tires. So, check this out before you are in dire need! We also always carry a spare 12v water pump. Really depend on that a lot! Also a trimming saw to help clear downed trees or trim low hanging limbs that may come down in a storm. Also some Eterna Bond tape or Flex Seal tape to repair roof snags and prevent leaks.
oh man.. that's crazy. Never would've thought
OK, don't know what I don't know. I definitely make a run to Bish and rewatch this too
I still don’t know what I don’t know so… lol
I totally agree thank you for all your videos to help us
We got a great little kit when we bought our trailer, we keep a little tool bag and goodies like batteries, bulbs, cables, etc. It has come in handy more than once. Love your site.
Yeah they’re not expensive and SUPER handy
Just got back from a trip from Newfoundland and have learned so much just my furnace quit another story lol thanks again great info
Well I hope you were still able to have a good trip!
Thank you for putting this list together!
My pleasure! hope it helps some folks
Our last camping trip we learned to make sure there is burn cream/spray in your first aid kit. 3 kits and none had a good help for a hand burn.
You know.. that’s actually great advice
I like to thank you for your onisty and how you represent everything truthfully just thank you
most of the things mentioned here i have carried some version of in my cars and trucks for decades, and have used them on many occasions while out camping or even just day trips in the desert... especially jacks, they are good for more than just changing tires, be surprised how something as simple as being able to jack a tire off the ground, put a rock under it, put tire back down on the rock, can make the difference between continuing on your way or having to wait for someone to pull you out of whatever you stuck in... same for battery packs you can jump car from, saved by that quite a few times too. all good advice.
Yeah I actually keep one of those jump packs in the hatchback of my car all the time. Twice it's been handy!
40 years ago as a child witnessed an RV fire in opposing traffic on a divided highway.
The RV was smoking, and some flames. It was parked on in the side of the road, with the family a safe distance watching it burn. They had a truck attached to the back, and kept hoping and praying they would think to detach the truck before it caught fire as well!
It was about 40 miles to the next exit and we stopped to call emergency services. It was about another 20 miles down the road a fire truck was running lights and sirens in the direction of the RV.
Moral of this story is "have an evacuation plan" Run fire drills.
Not only for internal fires, but for forest fires. How quick can you get that RV MOVING?
starlink is Billy the Badass. I recommend that service for anyone that goes outside of cell service. We use it in a off road racing. Between 3 countries, we always have service. Not only use, but others can jump on it of close enough.
Ty!!
All great advice! Thanks again Josh!
I have a TRAILER-AID to change tires. Jackson are way to big & heavy. You just back your good tires on the Trailer Aid. Lifts the bad tire up. Works everything. Obviously, only works for dual axel.
TY Loren. Good to hear
One thing we carry with us are 2 10lb ABC fire extinguishers. One is in an outside storage bay and the other inside the coach.
That is a good idea though I would always share the best way to deal with an RV fire is to get the heck away from it
Get your kids and get out is the best policy I think
here's a couple handy hacks.....if you carry a standard 2" wide x 27ft ratchet strap, it can double as a tow strap if someone is stuck or broke down. they have a 10,000lb capacity. also, carry a can of hornet spray, it will get rid of the pests, and is better than pepper spray on a bad guy! they can spray a stream of foam up to 14 ft.
That strap is a good idea for sure.
Obviously your personal safety is important but I wonder about the legality of hornet spray for self defense. I can't imagine you'd have issues..
Excellent video as always. When you were talking about the jack I was hoping you hit the other key item. Make sure you have a lug wrench. Done assume the one in the tow vehicle will work. A folding 4-way lug wrench is a good choice and can be found for about $10. Again thank you for all you do.
Haven't had experience myself but when it comes to roadside assistance many folks have noted their carrier is essentially a low bidder for tow services and people are therefore low priority for them and people can be left waiting for hours for help.
That's good insight. TY. I wasn't aware
Great tip for jack positioning. Always have a pair of radios in the camper too. Really useful for emergencies. Love the Spare fuse tip. Not sure why there isn't a spare fuse holder built into those boxes but I would take several spares and a piece of tape and tape my spares to the flip down panel cover. You can go through several of those when you are troubleshooting.
Smart!
Wow! Thank you Nerd! And all the comments gave even more ! Thanks everyone! Starting my Amazon shopping now.
Yeah big thanks to the audience on this one!
Always appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge with us Josh. Great tips! Thank you! 😊
I hope they help a few folks!
Thank you for the advice. Lots of things to consider.
Glad it was helpful!
HeyJosh ( our favorite RV nerd!!!!!)-- seasoned camper with a tool handy husband-- we were traveling to a destination that we camp once a year,several years in a row--and on the way to the camp ground and experienced a flat. Husband pulled the bottle jack out of its storage spot, and had the spare on in about twenty five minutes. Got to the destination and camped happily for seven days. On the way home from happily camping,experienced two more flats-- by the end of that trip, totally over flat tires. All of the suggested “emergency tools” are located somewhere in our well loved camper…….. Thanks for all the info you share with all of us…….stay Nerdy!!!!!! ( I would never leave home without tools,blade fuses,the boxy fuses that go to the air conditioner alternate,and that bottle jack. All of the first aid cremes,bandaids, everything from upset tummy to poison ivy remedies are in the med cabinet and freshened by date codes. I think of all that before we pull out.)❣️😊❣️😊❣️
Sounds like he’s a handy fella!
Great video Josh! Thanks!
I have heavy duty crush proof plastic corner pieces to put under that strapping. So strap doesn't crush corner of the RV. also a piece of pvc or matt of some kind to go behind the ratchet. That could damage the RV when cranking on it.
As usual another great video from the RV Nerd! Thanks for the info to think about keeping on hand!! Appreciate you and your time!!
My pleasure, Damon! :)
Great stuff! I’ll be back to this video when I get my TT! Thx Josh!
Let me know if you think of some thing else!
Thanks Josh, Great info and customer service. You are the bomb.
Man I try. Ty
I don’t get it all right
But I try
The plastic connections at the faucets and toilet come loose, and some RV's have the electrical converter box directly under them. I carry a pair of nylon pliers to tighten water pipe fittings. I already had 3 water leaks this season from loose fittings. RV's all use these things and they come loose frequently. Nothing ruins an RV faster than a water leak.
Yeah, water is truly your biggest enemy with these things for sure
Great tips Josh, thank you sir for caring.
We try. TY :)
Thanks Uncle Josh great video very informative
Once again …. Thank you Josh!