RV Setup for Newbies 👍 Travel Trailer, Van, or Motorhome Campground Set up Checklist ✅ for Beginners
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- Setting up camp can seem intimidating if you're a new RVer-especially when you first get to the campground and it feels like everyone is watching you! (Don't worry, they're not 🙂)
In this video, we'll cover all the basics so that when you arrive at your campsite, you can set up stress-free! We'll teach you how to:
1) Level your RV
2) Unhitch your trailer safely
3) Connect to electrical service
4) Hook up your fresh water
5) Connect to sewer
6) Properly manage your grey and black water-this one surprises a lot of newbies
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Most importantly, remember that camping is supposed to be FUN and there's no rush to get set up. Just take your time, develop a process that works for you, and feel free to ask other campers for help.
A few details we forgot to highlight in the video:
• Confirm that your campsite's water and electrical connections work BEFORE setting everything up. Moving sites is no fun after you've just completed the perfect setup.
• Ensure that your awnings can extend without hitting anything. The same goes for your slides if you have any.
• If you tow with a weight distribution hitch, make sure to release the tension in your weight distribution bars before you try to remove them. We do this by raising the tongue jack until all the trailer's weight is off the truck.
👉 Here is a list of the essential RV accessories that we mentioned in the video, and also some others that make our life easier or safer:
⚖️ PARKING & LEVELING
• Andersen Levelers amzn.to/3jS4ucD
• Lynx Leveling Blocks amzn.to/3dRDczs
• Chocks amzn.to/3hGLhYJ
• X-Chocks amzn.to/3hnL9yl
• Andersen Jack Stand amzn.to/2Uwttrq
• Level amzn.to/2Vgx6SG
• LevelMate Pro (the fancy way) amzn.to/3hGw61O
• Stabilizer Pads amzn.to/3yzpyZI
• Stabilizer Drill Bit amzn.to/3dSSlQS
• Cordless Drill amzn.to/3wsSbpJ
🛻 TOWING
• Blue Ox Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) amzn.to/2SXky1M
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) amzn.to/3hLLMAG
• Portable Air Compressor amzn.to/3yCibjX
⚡️ ELECTRICAL
• 50 amp to 30 amp Adapter amzn.to/3hIHdXY
• Surge Protector. It's in our Amazon cart now :) amzn.to/3AGGcs0
• WeBoost Cell Booster amzn.to/3crU7aT Our review: • WeBoost RV 65 Cell Pho...
💧 WATER & WASTE 💩
• Water Hose amzn.to/3hI3KUS
• Berkey Water Filter bit.ly/3hRXNoe
• Pressure Regulator amzn.to/3jSZGDG
• Sewer Hose Kit amzn.to/3AASPVB
• Gloves amzn.to/2VjrUgP
• Gate Valve Add-on amzn.to/3hEJX8G
• Sewer Hose Support amzn.to/3hnoYIt
• Toilet Tabs amzn.to/3psmZFm
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Feel free to ask us any questions about the above accessories. Also, let us know in the Comments what YOUR favorite accessories are-and if we forgot anything.
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This is THE BEST video I’ve ever seen on getting your camper set up and hooked up at a campground - wow!! Simple, straightforward and great video shots! Keep the awesome content rolling, thank you!
Glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching!
Just a heads up on your fresh water connection you should use a 90 degree elbow
Good tip! I’ve heard that reduces the stress on the connection
Your reflexes rock girl.
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Great video! Good to see you both handle outside task. I can do it!
You definitely can do it! With a little practice, unfamiliar RV tasks become much simpler and less intimidating 👍🏽
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
If you keep your grey tank open make a dip in your dump hose with the support thingies. This make a barrier to sewer gasses in the Campground connection.
Great tip! Never thought of trying that. Sewer gasses can definitely be an issue, especially with exhaust fans turned on inside the trailer.
Great video. Favorite accessory. Auto shut-off on the propane tanks.
We'll have to look into one of those!
Well done! I like to keep it simple and have the same as you guys, and I do have the surge protector because all it takes is one time and you are SOL plus I do have the sewer hose snake like thingy! Don't know how it is called.
We agree, a surge protector is cheap insurance! We will be ordering one before our next hookup stay.
Tip: Upgrade your power hook up to a “SmartPlug” and make sure you coat all connections including vehicle plug with Dielectric grease to reduce moisture and corrosion.
Great tip, thank you! That 7 pin connection to the tow vehicle especially takes a beating!
Power Dog, dude. Protect the rig. $$$
We've heard great things about those! Seem to be well worth the investment.
Hello. Just subscribed. Don't have an Airstream as of yet.. but it's my plan to do so. Just want to learn from others before I put my money on the line.
Once you catch the Airstream bug, there’s no going back! Thanks for subscribing… stay tuned for more Airstream content!
@@ThisWyldeLife maybe. I'm on the fence between Airstream vs Oliver. Both are serious quality.. at least as far as I have read.
@@cpvsgvmnt2116 Oliver makes a sweet trailer, too! The four season functionality is a big advantage over the Airstream.
@@ThisWyldeLife wish I could test both out to make up my mind..
@@cpvsgvmnt2116 Airstream dealers are pretty common, but Olivers can be tougher to find. TH-cam is the next best thing!
Is it about the same setup if you have a composting toilet?
Yes, you just won't have black tank waste flowing through the waste hose. Gray water (from shower and sinks) will still be dumped that way.
Doesn’t your AS have a water pressure regulator built in?
It does, but we like to use a backup. The one in the trailer is not as robust and has been known to fail.
Why aren’t you showing how to do it?
I see you are short subscribers to get monetized, maybe try putting airstream in your title to get the AS fans
We love connecting with fellow Airstreamers, but we also want to make sure our content is relevant and discoverable for ALL travelers, so we try to avoid too much Airstream keyword stuffing :)
Nice. Short quick and informative. But a man bun? Oy vey
Never trust a man with a bun in his hair
Millennial speak....