Don't Make These Same RV Mistakes!

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  • Today I wanted to share a small list of things that I was thinking about this week that I have done wrong. Some of these things are so simple and easy to do if you are not aware or paying attention. I hope these RV mistakes I have made help you out!
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  • @serinehart
    @serinehart ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great to see a RV channel that started out showing helpful hints to newbie's come back to the same topics again. Most channels will start out helping like that but then keep getting deeper into other topics without coming back and covering the basics again.

    • @robertbragg199
      @robertbragg199 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should of mentioned that many parkways in the northeast have very low bridge clearances.

  • @mum2jka
    @mum2jka ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't believe you can beat a good old fashioned paper map to get a journey mapped out. Thank you for including this in your thoughts and idea. I think too many people forget these are still available and worth the cost.

  • @stephencantbewrong8250
    @stephencantbewrong8250 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keeping us out of trouble! I love it! Thank you!

  • @heatherk8931
    @heatherk8931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, I think they are very good points, some are common sense to hear, but others are new to me.

  • @timaz1066
    @timaz1066 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been using the same truck or atlas that you do and it has saved me a few different times from where the GPS wanted me to go.

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip, thanks! It didn't even dawn on me to use a truckers GPS or map!

  • @crprovost
    @crprovost ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good info. Didn’t know that about propane doors and locks

  • @everettsmith9250
    @everettsmith9250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Just awesome. 5 more years till retirement and I will be on the road full time. Thank you

  • @snogoosey
    @snogoosey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    getting that propane locking wing right now. didnt know they existed...thanks!

  • @bobbafett1971
    @bobbafett1971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used copilot and the kenwood dnx571tr with gps in my tiffin. The garmen even after updating still sends me on terrible back roads and literally closed logging roads.
    I wish Google maps would have a rv option

  • @TheBuddy1939
    @TheBuddy1939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel. Always looking forward to your posts.

  • @coreymerritt7742
    @coreymerritt7742 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great tips Jared I’m a commercial driver I tried that truck app here in Canada does not work very well so I purchased a truck gps so I can put my trailer on it and avoid any issues thanks

  • @CFPVideoProductions
    @CFPVideoProductions ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As usual, great advise. You are right about the lights, parkway, tunnels, paper maps and gas compartment. I would like to add...generally the word "parkway" would mean no trucks. In New Jersey, an RV is considered a passenger and not a truck and is and always been allowed. However, there are still a few arched overpasses that are around 12 feet on the extreme left and right due to the arch, so watch out and be careful. Everyone should at least check exactly where your GPS is leading you on a map to make sure you have put in the right destination and that the route suits your needs. The GPSs are great, but not perfect. Think about turning a two hour trip into a five hour trip. Truck maps are great, the ones I buy have laminated pages for great durability. As far as the drain cap, I have a motorhome with the gate valve at the very end. I don't have any leakage. Putting on the gate cap is not necessary and only adds to problems. I have hit gate caps on the highway with damage to my rig. Too many people loose them while traveling. My two cents.
    Don

  • @glennnewton4170
    @glennnewton4170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to know about the parkway

  • @JohnnyLawBMC
    @JohnnyLawBMC ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. Thank you for sharing

  • @richardkoch8752
    @richardkoch8752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To the subject of lights: if you have a burned out bulb even if it's on the side or a high center cluster it has to work. If there's a light....it has to be functional. You probably won't get a ticket but it gives a Officer a legitimate reason to make contact with you. I'm a retired L.E.O. and yes......we do pay attention to the small things. It's all about safety.

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, good information. I do use the green refillable propane 1 pound.

    • @fritzkabeano1969
      @fritzkabeano1969 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The wise thing to buy for the one pounders is the brass caps that seal them up just in case they spring a leak after refilling them. Amazon has them.

  • @clintstevenson1214
    @clintstevenson1214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have that flame king refillable cylinder system. I am so happy with it and glad I bought it.

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah they are really solid tanks. If you keep an eye out and get them on sale they pay for themselves on the 3rd refill.

  • @bobbihanratty8792
    @bobbihanratty8792 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info..

  • @ourrvsunsets
    @ourrvsunsets ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always great stuff amigo!!!

  • @paulhartshorn8880
    @paulhartshorn8880 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual, Thumbs Up Jared. Thanks!

  • @dorothytokarczyk2644
    @dorothytokarczyk2644 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great info. 😊

  • @DG_ontheroad
    @DG_ontheroad ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video 👍👍DG from Fort Lauderdale Florida

  • @earlsimpson388
    @earlsimpson388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic helpful hints Thank you so much!

  • @lancewulfers2502
    @lancewulfers2502 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!

  • @spencerthomason6558
    @spencerthomason6558 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had me at Paper Maps!

  • @Assassin1959
    @Assassin1959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to look at Parkways, I wasn't sure what was it... (Used correctly, the term "parkway" means a land area dedicated to both recreation and the movement of vehicles--not just a road, but a park that contains a road. It is limited access, and the lanes are sited in relation to the topography, not in relation to each other.) Thanks great video as always.

    • @kcgunesq
      @kcgunesq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Generically, maybe. But every city will define them differently. For example, I believe that locally, parkways are roads that are (a) under the control of the park department and (b) connect parks to parks or major streets to parks. But that is probably just a local thing.

  • @wheelhouseadventures8176
    @wheelhouseadventures8176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @thehigsy
    @thehigsy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Speaking of gas, ive got an outside grill at the back of the camper how hard would it be to run a line back there from our distribution block so I can use our trailers propane and not use the green disposables.

  • @harrynickel8691
    @harrynickel8691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.

  • @JodysJourney
    @JodysJourney ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting about the three lights in back. I had no idea.

    • @AllAboutRVs
      @AllAboutRVs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn’t either in the beginning

  • @LordFalconsword
    @LordFalconsword ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah, there's a reg about those 1-pound bottles being refillable, and absolutely nobody cares. I watched an off-duty parks ranger in Yosemite help a bunch of Scouts refill a couple bottles when their ran out.

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The weird thing is that it's legal to refill them, (although not very safe) but the DOT has the regulations about traveling with them.

  • @donaldbrisboe3639
    @donaldbrisboe3639 ปีที่แล้ว

    One more great job. Watch you all the time. We are new at RVing About 2years. Thanks Don

  • @ontheroadrvstyle2565
    @ontheroadrvstyle2565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all the good times. After 10 years of being full-time in a Rv. We are done costing to much money to stay in Rv parks. Nothing last for ever. Safe travels everyone.

  • @aml363
    @aml363 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a propane connection for a BBQ grill on my truck camper. Could I refill one of those refillable 1-pound propane canisters with that? Great video, as usual. Thank you!

    • @Gmac705
      @Gmac705 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You can't. I have the same thing and it doesn't work that way. The reason you have to fill them up with the big propane bottle upside down is because you need the liquid propane to go from one to the other. The propane that comes out from the grill connection will always be in its gas form.

    • @aml363
      @aml363 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gmac705 That makes sense. Thanks.

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@aml363 the kit isn't very expensive. I think it came with one refillable tank. It's easy to use but I wait until I have a bunch to refill.

  • @jeremylee6668
    @jeremylee6668 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you do in a full hookup site when your rv has multiple drain point, we have 2 grey tanks one for the bathroom and a separate one up front for the kitchen sink

  • @bubba1948a
    @bubba1948a ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you full time? I went back and looked at. KYD video and realized that you helped them with the remodel. We relocated from Flag to a house we built North of Tucson. Are you still doing construction projects?

    • @AllAboutRVs
      @AllAboutRVs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes we are full time but have stopped doing construction projects. I didn’t renew my contractor license.

  • @markulrichrun
    @markulrichrun ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info as always. A few tips I didn't know about.

  • @RickandDarcirvadventures
    @RickandDarcirvadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    What three water filter system do you recommend?

  • @tommcl386
    @tommcl386 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any vehicle with Commercial Plates can't drive on NYS Parkways. There are some low bridges in NYS that get hit on a regular basis.

  • @danielp.621
    @danielp.621 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a video on adding the additional slide gate ? Also where did you find it?

    • @jamesglenn520
      @jamesglenn520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The gate values can be found at most any rv dealers or online.
      They just twist on and connect same as your sewer hose.
      Only takes seconds to install and then you just leave it attached 👍

  • @rakereldridge6210
    @rakereldridge6210 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, I have my camera in the center light at the top. I'm not sure how to install it into the wall above the light. Do you have a video?

  • @MsShep55
    @MsShep55 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know of an app , or paper map that shows the elevation of highway grades ? Ps. This is one of the best channels for rv’rs !

    • @AllAboutRVs
      @AllAboutRVs  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s not an exhaustive list but in the AllStays RV app there is a filter you can choose on the map to see road grades for the hills.

  • @tedsheldon11
    @tedsheldon11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worst was we somehow got into a Walmart parking lot that was super tiny and tight and busy. We were just trying to take a break. But there was nowhere for us and no where to get out real easy. Hopped a curb with the camper

  • @joed8694
    @joed8694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NYS parkways with low overpass clearance, below 10ft, you'll wish someone pulled you over!

  • @jerrybell6786
    @jerrybell6786 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would’ve thought your video of mistakes would’ve been longer. 😂😂

    • @AllAboutRVs
      @AllAboutRVs  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure it is but my memory is as bad as my mistakes are.

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A half a million dollar fine for carrying refilled 1 lb bottles? Not something I do, or even have a need to do, but that's shocking.

    • @jeffneuman7372
      @jeffneuman7372 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have no way of knowing if you’ve refilled them.

    • @Maxid1
      @Maxid1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffneuman7372 That must be why it's a half a million dollar fine, because it's so expensive to prove it...

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fine or not, it's just not safe to refill those disposable propane tanks.

  • @ernestbethel2035
    @ernestbethel2035 ปีที่แล้ว

    You use a book to navigate? Bro... I'm a boomer and even I don't mess with that.

  • @bigbadbob143
    @bigbadbob143 ปีที่แล้ว

    no parkways in blue states

  • @WhiskeyPete07
    @WhiskeyPete07 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Should have called this video the list of things weak people worry about. None of those are an issue unless you live in fear of daddy government. Get off your knees and live your life

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, those pesky rules meant to keep people safe. Who needs em 😉

  • @kurkgarro2341
    @kurkgarro2341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always refill my 1 pound cylinders Laws are made to be broken.

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      People have died because of refilled disposable propane tanks.

    • @kurkgarro2341
      @kurkgarro2341 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chachi5975 People die from everything when your numbers up it’s up, no matter what

    • @Joe26003
      @Joe26003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chachi5975 Got any news articles or references to prove your allegations????

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Joe26003 since there's refillable tanks available, why would you use an inferior container not meant for refilling. The container isn't as strong and neither is the valve. Flame king cylinders are heavy duty and will pay for themselves on the 3rd fill, safely.

    • @chachi5975
      @chachi5975 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Joe26003 I posted links but they were deleted. A simple Google search will provide you with the articles.