First time camping in our new Toy Hauler! Mistakes were made!
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Put it on the valve
Also use a 90 degree angle to attach hose to to the trailer.
No it’s not ahhh lol jk
That’s what your awning is for cooking outside when it’s raining out lol
Ohh yummy coffee and breakfast
I'll be 68 in August. My husband passed in Feb of this year. I'm just heart sick. Him and I were harley riders for about 20 years. (Him longer as he's built 2 choppers in the 70's). We rode our harleys cross country 3 times. We had 6 more states to get our bikes in. We live in WA state. The rides were awesome. I have a 2008 Fatboy and he has a 2008 Crossbones. We bought them brand new. I love love love my harley. I recently after he passed bought a class C 28' RV. We had both decided to sell the property and live and travel in the RV. I am going to continue with our dream. I'm painting the inside now as most people do in their RV's. Safe Travels!!
Refrigerator tip: plug in the camper at home the night before and load up the fridge. You can use a 30amp to 20 amp dog bone adapter to plug into a regular outlet. Then when you leave in the morning, unplug, and add a few frozen water bottles to the fridge to hold the temp while on the road.
Agree with plugging it in at night, however, when your driving, switch over to LP for the fridge while in transport. Then back to electric when hooked up at the site
@@WeaponsArtist Some States it's illegal to drive around in an RV with the propane turn on. It is a safety issue.
You need a Pressure legislator. For the water or you will blow all the lines in the traler
Alot of new camper trailers the fridge runs on 12v when not plugged into to shore power. From what I understand. It's not legal in alot of states to run appliances on gas while traveling. So manufacturers stopped doing that. Not saying freezer packs or whatever won't help during traveling. But while traveling alot of new RVs the fridge will stay on running of 12v, and the system stays charged while driving. Or use solar.
Agree 💯 Glad someone told us with our camper after we took a few trips doing the same thing as you guys.
Nice to see a brand new and clean rig pulling into a campsite. It stood out to me how you allowed so much room of the asphalt on your utility side rather than leaving more room for entry door and patio.
Tip... always disconnect the bars on your weight distribution hitch before backing your trailer into a spot, whether that's at home or into a camping spot. Because those distribution hitches do not like to be turned too sharp and it's not good to go over really big humps or dips with them. Often you will have to make sharp turns when backing into a spot and the ground can be pretty unlevel... then you combine a sharp turn with unlevel ground and your weight distribution hitch is going to really cry, and may even break something.
Also, wait to connect your weight distribution bars until you are on the road where it is straight and level.
I was just about to comment about the same thing, also most weight distribution manufacturers specifically say not to back up with the bars set.
I have an equalizer hitch which is very similar to yours. The manufacture says you can backup without taking off the bars. Check with your manufacture and that will your best source for info.
I have the same one as they do, and back up with mine. The last time I parked I took them off first and had a hell of a time backing into my storage space. Seems way easier when they're on for whatever reason, but I'm also backing in at a decent angle, not 90 degrees
You can back with them... just not up step or uneven grades. It puts a lot of strain on the bars.
i think the flat bar style you remove becase they are also a sway control, where chain style can backup once you remove the sway control bar.
I love how Jess and Jordan are such a great couple and respectful with each other. Not many women out there that compliment their man and appreciate them. Cheers.
Watching with my wife, brings back a ton of memories of our first few times rolling out in our camper; 23 years later we're still here. If your marriage can survive a first time camper trip or a canoe run, then you got stuff figured out. Enjoy that camper this summer!
I loved this comment. Our first camping trip was in the rain with two toddlers who got the flu day two. Our second trip in our new RV was in the snow and we were all four stuck in the RV for three days. The third and last trip we took was the best out of all of those because we stayed somewhere for an entire week and went swimming and hiking and played on the playground and it was a phenomenal trip in comparison to the first two. I cannot wait to do it again next month.
I know it's been awhile since you guys posted this.
But, I don't unhook the trailer tongue distribution hitch. I raise or lower the receiver plug, until it's level and there's no pressure in the receiver tube. Then it will slide out easily when you pull the pickup forward.
Then level the trailer.
Do it in reverse when getting ready to hookup and leave.
As for your black tank hose, you don't need to hook it up until your tank is full, then empty it. Leaving it hooked up all the time will invite mice, rats, snakes and big bugs to crawl into your trailer from the sewer..
Always spray your power cable and hoses with bug spray, while they're outside hooked up laying on the ground..
Good luck
You guys did a great job. Suggestion: Replace the oil heater w/a tower heater. Takes way less space,oscillates, and has a blower. Also not hot to the touch. Your cat will like that! Used to be you needed a white hose for pottable water. Water pressure issues: Don't turn hose on all the way.If you're unsure of it,turn off at night. Anything that runs on gas should be used once in a while to keep 'bugs'(spiders) out. Also I've noticed lately that Wal-Mart has a lot of camping stuff way cheaper than dealers. Happy Riding!
You done great the first time. Lots of good comments and suggestions. I been doing this for over 30 years. Propane will last a long time ,so you are over concerned about that. No problem using the electric heater ,but turn the furnace on,at night if nothing else. As someone else suggested.leave the gray and black water valves closed until tank is full then dump black tank first then gray tank. The size of those tanks vary from camper to camper,but guessing your are around 30 gal. Really no need for full hook up site for a weekend,but understand you were trying everything out. Water pump doesn’t need to be on if hook to city water. If pressure is low ,it’s most likely the regulator installed on the hose at your filter . The the water connection probably has a frost free thermostat built in and it got cold enough at night ,early morning to trip it so water would not freeze at the water hookup. One last tip. When you hall the bikes,unload them before you back into the camp site. Some camp sites will not have enough room or be to steep to get the door down and bike out.
New subscriber here.... but I've been camping about 35 years. You did everything you're supposed to do. You're supposed to learn the first time! And you did. You had all the accessories that most people don't have so you did excellent. Many years of happy camping to you guys... and there's no harm in always learning
Great video! Very helpful and entertaining. Thank you!
not too bad for the very first time. Tip, precool the fridge at home 😉 if the hauler is connected with power while driving, boom, all is all set when you arrive the campground. You can fill up the fridge at home then too. 🍻 cheers
It's crazy what brings some people joy....you're 10ft away from multiple other people, a fire pit running basically on top of your camp site and no privacy. But people pay for it.
You did good for newbies! I was there not too long ago myself. Biggest tip, don’t ever be in a hurry to set up or pack up. I also did a “shake down” trip close to home for the first time just to work out any issues prior to traveling.
FYI - at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, you contract with the “Honey Wagon” to periodically stop by your RV to pump out your black and grey tanks, since the sites typically do not have sewer hookups. You buy colored flags to stick in the ground in front of your RV to let them know you need to be pumped out that day.
I was glad to see that you have a power surge protector. Another handy item to protect your rig would be a water pressure regulator to protect the water lines within your rig from too much pressure.
I see 2 professional campers in the making. Great Job!!! You two compliment each other very well. More Jordan.
Not going to lie. The exciting and fun part is learning all this and helping others get into RVing. We have a similar setup and go to track days alot whete paddocks and pits have zero hook ups. Propane last a LONG. Get a quiet dual fuel 4500w generator with a inverter. The fuel flexibility will give you that much ability to diversify fuel choice. You folks did well!
You will learn in time what you need to do and in what order and what's not a big deal. The first few times you'll want everything perfect but later "close enough" will be the goal. You'll learn a lot from other campers so make friends with your neighbors. A tranny cooler for the truck is a MUST whether you tow or not.
I lived in my Keystone Cougar 26RKS for a year and a half while working in Maryland. During the cold months, I would use one of the propane tanks @ every 5-7 days. Two tanks would last me two weeks. This was in the colder months. During the summer I could go about 30 days on a 30lb tank. The Cougar had two 30lb tanks, while others night only have 20lb tanks. Once you have a few weeks under your belt you should have a good feel for how long things last under normal use. Your video brought back memories of my first time with my camper! You are not alone in your experience.
I’ve camped at Dillion a few times with a tent and a camper. I would say all the city hose connections out there probably have pressure vacuum breakers on them to keep water flowing back into the city when you shut off the water and it dumps water out of drain holes. Possible one became stuck open and continued to dump water during the night until someone started using water again. I pulled a 32 foot campers for years, they can be a lot of work sometimes, but I think I enjoyed it most of the time, except once when the water line come apart in the middle of the night and flooded the camper, water was flowing out of the walls. Happy traveling!
You guys did great. Im sure you have already learned from the first set up. Propane will last a long time. Do all your hookups after getting the trailerset and level. Park it as far left as possible, closer to the water, electric and sewer connections. I see theres a lot of "next" time suggestions so hope they all help. Dont forget the furnace in your rv. 😊
Is always good to have a pair of "radio devices"
(Walkie-Talkie) for when backing up or clearing the height of the trailer with cable over it or anything else. One person on the ground the other on the Truck !!
You guys did great. We’ve been camping for almost 6 years and I still learn every time we go. The main thing is TAKE YOUR TIME ( which you both did) getting in a hurry leads to bad things. I know from experience haha.
A tip for you.... Put 4-5 gallons of water in black tank. Also put Happy camper in black tank. Water is your friend for the black tank. Water use plenty of it when you do #2. When you dump your tanks black tank first then back flush it. When done put 4-5 gallons in black tank and leave there add happy camper also. Then drain your gray water tank last to flush out the sewer hose.
It is really nice getting to see you and Jordan spend time together! You two are perfect ☺️
You guys did great 👍. I'm a veteran, and all you need to do is complete the mission, and that's what you did. Great job, you two. I can't wait to see more videos of both of you camping with your toy hauler. Thank you for the share, and I can't wait for your next video.
Yall did it perfect... you brought the Old Forester! (Ole Frosty!) 😉
Luckily here in Canuckland our neighbors would be over before we had the door open asking if we needed any help with anything, lol. People are crazy helpful up here when you're out RV'ing. I know, I just started myself and am looking at upgrading to a toy hauler myself. Great vid.
Make easy homemade fire starters. Buy eggs in cardboard egg cartons, fill each slot with dryer lint, then pour melted wax over each until full. Break off one or two for each fire, they burn for about 10-15 minutes.
Jess, I havea Gray Wolf 19RR toy hauler that I bought a couple years ago new and I have learned a few things and I will list them for you....
1. Invest in new trailer tires asap, the tires that are on new RV's are crap (the ones that come on the RV is the cheapest that they can find)
2. Backup camera system. I have a Haloview 3 camera system ( 1 left side, 1 right side, and 1 rear)
3. Change your RV door lock (I got an electronic touch pad one from RVLock)
4. Always dump your Black Tank first and use your Gray Tank water to kind of wash out the hose from the Black Tank release
5. Use a different hose for RV water and a different hose for Black Tank washout
6. Be sure to get a electrical surge protector (can't always trust campgrounds to have the best power system)
7. If you are hooked up to City water at the campground you don't need to use your water pump on the RV
8. If you use your electric on your water heater make sure your water heater tank is full before turning on the water heater
There are so many helpful tips on RV things on TH-cam if you have any questions you can find someone who did a video on it....
I hope you have a lot of fun with your new camper! We use ours for more than motorcycle related adventures....
Leveling jacks make things a lot easier and makes it feel more stable when walking inside the trailer
Not bad for your first time! Take it at a pace you're comfortable with. First, measure your slide and know how far it comes out. Move it over more towards the utility side so you have more space on the living side. Those X-chocks go in AFTER you're all set up. You will bend them in more extreme cases of leveling. Get a 25 foot Zero-G RV hose. A 25' hose will work at 95% of campsites. That blue hose you have is horrible. It's rare to need a longer one than 25'. 20' of sewer hose is enough 95% of the time as well. Your water heater has to fill up if it's been winterized so it will blow air out of the hot taps for a minute or two while it fills. Get an electric heater with a thermostat on it and never use your propane! That black stuff coming out of the filter is just charcoal. They all do that when new. You'll be pros in no time. My wife and I get this all done in about ten minutes.
I know when we back into a spot, we usually back in to the right side of the spot close to the power and water hookups. We use less cordage and less hose on the ground that way, and it allows us to have more level surface under our awning ( which isn’t a big deal, unless it is raining and you want to sit under the awning) . You have to think of all situations that could arise during your trip, before you level up and hook up all the facilities. Other than that, just have fun. You will get faster with setup the more you do it. You can run that camper for a week or more with the propane in the tanks, turn on your propane refrigerator before you leave home, get it cold and fill it up, you will be fine. It will give you more room for beer in the cooler. In order to understand and feel comfortable with your propane usage, when you get home and get parked, turn on your propane refrigerator and your propane heater to a decent temperature and just let them run. Check it every day and you will see how long the propane lasts, that way you won’t be nervous about running out on a trip. You will be surprised how long it will last. You can even go out and cook supper on the propane stove to get a more full understanding of it. The best place to learn about the camper is at home, because you have everything in the house when you do run out of stuff. The water leakage is due to pressure changes from the water system, you have yours hooked up right to prevent problems, but it will still make a mess. When we go camping we usually use the shower house for showers and shiting and use the bathroom in our camper for emergency situations. Always dump your black water tank first, then flush the gray water tank last to flush out your sewage line, it is a precaution that is necessary to prevent bacteria and smells in your camper. I always enjoy seeing you two together enjoying life.
You guys will have so much fun with the new toy hauler. Can't wait for the adventures to come. Thanks for taking us along. Have Fun!
Loved seeing you two on this first adventure “glamping “ together. 😊
It's a learning curve, for sure.
I've never camped at a site with full hookups. I've always had to fill my water tanks and either run on batteries or the external generator I bought later. Smart move to get used to dealing with the sewage line at a spot where you didn't need to. That way, when you're somewhere that you need it, you'll know how to handle it. Yup, you just stuff it in the hole.
Unless you're in the arctic, two propane tanks will last you for days of cooking and heating for two people and that's running the fridge on propane, too. Propane does cost $$$, but cooking with gas is sooooo much better.
Going through the hours of prerp to load the trailer and setup, tear down, etc is a lot for one night of camping. but when you get it past a few nights, it becomes worth the effort. Some cats don't handle travel well. But some can get used to it.
Good to see Jordan is trained to flush all by himself. 😂
My Tacoma's backup camera allows me to single handedly back up to the hitch with like 1/4" accuracy, even though the monitor is tiny (in the rear view mirror). Backing up the trailer solo into tight spots, however... Sure is a lot nicer with a guide or camera on the back of the trailer.
When you back up to hook up your trailer you don't have to compensate for rolling when you shift into park. Set your parking brake, then shift into park. It will also keep the pressure off your transmission when the weight of your trailer transfers to your tow vehicle.
The more you camp you will start building up a routine and before long it will become second nature to you. The wife and I have been camping now for almost 14 years and we both know what to do when we get our site. Enjoy the journey👍
When dumping, always do you black water tank first, then the grey water. The grey water last will since the tube farely well. Keep on keepin on... 😀
Yes we know that! We've never used the camper before so the black tank was empty. Our grey tank was 3/4 full lol
I enjoyed y'alls first glamping video! I'm glad you guys were able to get the trailer and will be able to travel anywhere your heart desires. Tons of memories in the making. Be safe out there
2 tips - 2 way radios for each of you for backing the trailer are helpful when in tight spots. I also had to create a paper arrival/departure checklist to prevent me from forgetting items.
No need for radios. Cell phones works great. Especially if tow rig has blue tooth. Otherwise speaker phone.
Use your cell phone when backing up
It's good to see you working together on something you both enjoy.
This was a wonderfully complete video. You are quite a chef. I used to do the salsa and fiesta cheese thing on the eggs I made my wife and I. Very delicious. That spaghetti looked like it tasted amazing. I would also say, there is a device that locks under your ball hitch to your trailer after you disconnect to it, that keeps anyone from just hooking up to your trailer and stealing it while you are out and about. My mom and my dad had a discussion about getting an RV when they retired but my Mom said , I want a break too , because she would be doing all the cleaning, meals and laundry if they bought an RV. A hundred dollars a night or even less, if they got a hotel room was a break for my mom. They never bought an RV. If you want you and your hubby to do mostly motorcycle stuff, maybe enjoy this for a season and reboot to a leaner, smaller motorcycle only enclosed trailer and hotel rooms so you can both just crash out after riding through wherever you wind up. Fun video, but wow, that was a lot of work and worry for both of you,God bless you both.
Great job you two !! Doing something new always takes longer. Jess just have to tell you I'm used your videos to purchase most of my new motor camping equipment and its proving to be so much better then my old stuff thank you very much!!😊
Two things I noticed.
1. You should check with your hitch manufacturer on if you need to disconnect before backing up.
2. Don’t drink water from your water tank. There are a variety of bacteria that can accumulate and make you sick. Unless you drain, flush, and sanitize after ever camping trip you are running a risk consuming water from the tank.
You guys are doing great! I've been camping my whole life and we always manage to forget something or do stuff out of order, lol. Its just all part of the experience. Little tip that has helped me is parking the camper closer to the edge of the left side of the site, that way all your connections are closer to the utilities, that way you also get a ton more room on the side of the camper you step out of to setup w/e decorations, tables and what not. Have fun :D
The more you do it, the faster and more efficient you will get. You guys are doing great!
Pro Tip: Make sure you verify that your grey water isn't plumbed into the black tank. Some coaches do this because the black tank is easier to get to than the grey. To verify, close the grey release valve and open the black valve, then run the water that you think should be going to the grey (kitchen, bathroom sink, Shower.) If any of these are connected to the black, you will see it coming through the hose. Some coaches plumb the bathroom sink and shower to the black. Important to know for awareness and to keep you from overflowing your toilet or backing up in the shower tub.
Awesome vid, love the rig!! You can buy rubber gaskets that go into the sewer drain and allow for your orange 90 to adapt into the more recessed sewer hookups. Also for the fridge, plug it in at home the night before, cool it down, then load it. When you're on the road, switch the fridge over to use Liquid Propane, then switch back over to electrical when at your site. Then the cooler can just hold the beers and ice! Hope you had fun! You will need generators for boondocking as well, especially for the microwave and space heater!
You should Not run the Fridge off propane while Traveling.
It is very dangerous and Against the Law in some states.
Propane should be turned off at the tanks while traveling.
Yall did good, it is a learning experience every time. If you check out changing lanes they have several general checklists that are very useful. Not everything on their list will pertain but the basics will, and you can edit it for your needs.
The space heater is a good idea when hooked up to shore power will save greatly on propane. The refrigerator doesn't use all that much.
If you find you want to keep better organized withoute tote boxes, the soft sided tool bags work great. My dad and I have one for energy, one for water, one for roof repairs. Also for hoses the rubber zip ties are great.
Another source for tidbits is the National RV Training Academy, also many others out there.
Keep it up, you are doing great.
You did good. You'll get alot of advice from other riders. After 12 years I still evaluate the advice I get, then pick and choose of I like it. You'll learn the best way for you. Everyone has a system. You'll find yours. Happy camping. Safe travels.
Great job Jess and Jordan! You are learning. I think that you two will get it down pat. I'm looking forward to your on the road adventures
This is why I had a small notebook in the toy hauler with a check list for set up and take down. Ours had a self leveling system that came with a CD to learn how to operate it.
These chevy trucks have a thermostat in the trans cooler lines. In the aftermarket there is an eliminating kit for the thermostat, and its very easy to install, Jordan can probably handle it. That might help the transmission issue.
I do all that stuff myself level it and put the stuff down but my Camper travel trailer is a 2016. I have power awning, power, stabilizers and power off tongue. That’s what I did. I plugged it in today so I have the battery the battery charged up because I’m gonna take my kitty cat with me tomorrow, I need to do that. This is something I need to do. I take her to litter box take that chair that she sits on. I got some vegetables here stick them in my fridge that I’m this week. I gotta get a propane tank filled and then another one filled.
New to your channel❤ When I was new to making and breaking camp with my travel trailer, I found having a check list for each very helpful. I felt more confident and safe.
The yucky stuff coming out of the water filter is actually charcoal ( the filtering agent). and a safer alternative to the hot plate you used is a "Induction hot plate" less chance of burning your "new away from home ,"home". Additives to your toilet will keep the area smelling better as well as breaking down the solids and paper. Since my wife's passing I have been living full time in my RV on a friend's 27 acres just outside of Osceola, Texas.
Looks like you guys did great for your first time 👍 in time you will have a routine together and know all the little tricks. Always ask other campers and see what they do that helps so much. We have a park model camper so it stays put but a lot of the things are the same. So great start and don't get overwhelmed it will soon be like ABC 👍👍🍻🌷🍻
Hell yes. You go girl. Beer, whiskey and Harley Davidson. I wish I knew the mechanics you're husband does. I Love seeing you riding and enjoying the life. And I respect you're husband being able to fix bike's. I hope if you guy's ever come to San Antonio Texas I look forward to meet yall. Be safe
First time using a charcoal filter for water will always run black out. Run a few gallons through it and you're golden. Literally made from coal (stoker) processed at the Calgon plant to make clean drinking water. Made in Ashland, KY area. I used to haul coal in there back in the 90s.
At first I was screaming at the the phone saying your doing it all wrong, then it hit me we did the same things starting out camping, it's always a learning curve watch vids talk to other people camping that's the great thing most people camping like you are so awesome to visit with just like the biker community we're all in it together for the love of it, hope you bring it to Sturgis riding and camping is such a blast at the same time
It is nice to see you 2 together in a full video.
Didn't realize campers were so involved. I learned A lot!
Great job hooking up for the first time, my biggest problem when I camp is the noise of other people or vehicles driving by.
I live in my camper from July through November. Lol so many things. And you’ll figure them out along the way. The one thing I’ll say is I don’t hook up my sewage lines unless I’m going to be parked more than a week. Every camper I’ve ever seen can hold enough black water for a week. And grey water I use a hose adapter and run that into the grey water drain. Using a dedicated grey water hose of course. And I usually cut the other end off of the grey hose so it doesn’t accidentally get used for anything else.
Edit- those “water relief valves” are backflow preventers. They stop any water from somehow going back into the faucet. They always bleed off the extra pressure when you turn them off and on depending on pressure. What probably happened is the campground had a pressure loss or pressure fluctuation that caused the valves to dump. It happens.
❤Cute couple ! Great to see a newbie couple starting out !I often wonder what it would be like starting in RV adventures 💙
God bless
1. I recommend connecting the sewer to the drain then the camper. Hold the hose end below the camper drain line before you take the cap off. This can prevent a mess on the ground if someone pulled the gate valve open then shut it with the cap on.
2. Don't leave your gray water open. Wait until the tanks are full. Empty the black first, then the gray. This will help clean the sewer line.
3. Connect to shore power before any disconnecting. This saves your batteries.
4. Put a regulator on the hose bib to protect your hose & filter.
5. Write a checklist (I have one on my phone) and use it. It'll help a lot, especially in the beginning until you get comfortable.
Happy trails! Once you get used to the RV lifestyle, it's a lot of fun.
What a great job you both did!! ☺ We loved watching you work.
You did really well for your first time! My husband and I just bought a toy hauler a couple weeks ago (to haul our bikes when the weather allows) and had our first camping trip last weekend. It was amazing! I'm definitely a beginner myself though and didn't have the patience to go through other people's comments, but one tip I can offer is to bring a bucket to fill the black tank through the toilet. It is one more thing to bring, but so much easier than standing on the flush lever! We just followed the instructions on our black tank solution, filled the tank in the sink, mixed the solution in the bucket, poured it into the toilet in batches and flushed once!
You can close the black tank valve while the Flush is running to add the appropriate water to the tank 😉
Guiding the driver backing the trailer. Stand to the left rear of trailer so driver can see you giving directions from his left mirror Remember, If you cannot see him in the mirror, he cannot see you. Use hand and arm signals not a nod of the head for directions. Do not walk from one side of the trailer to the other giving directions.
Lint from the clothes dryer, packed into the toilet paper roll core, makes a great fire starter. Start saving those toilet paper cores and the dryer lint.
Hey camping is what you make of it. Your bed ,your own toilet , your own shower. And some privacy walls priceless and well worth it. I honestly would be doing the same thing you guys are doing and I bet others do the same!!! And it’s still fun not to be outside when it rains where you are camping man that’s too cool , I would definitely have to get a portable grill to bring with as well.
A must for camping is an electric skillet. You will never cook in the camper again. Also, cooking in a camper can really make it smell funky.
Finally someone with a camper that acknowledges that using it in NOT camping!! Love how y'all plan to use it! ❤❤
Good job Jess and Jordan Ray!
Second.
Get a surge protector.
Third.
Turn on the frodge at home a couple of days pryor to leaving so its cold when you get there.
that's so cool... looks like a great new addition... happy trails, adventures and CAMPERing !
ALWAYS chock the wheels before disconnecting from the truck, or before doing anything. I learned this the hard way! I disconnected first and the wheels rolled and bent the part that supports the trailer on the tongue. I had to use the truck jack to raise it back up. Now, when I get backed into the site, the first thing I do when I get out of the truck is chock the wheels.
There's definitely a learning curve to setting up and breaking down a camper. You guys did great though!
And you can cook !
Excellent video
Thanks for sharing
Jordan's reverse game is on. I used to make popcorn and watch the fiasco that was my neighbors backing their boat on their concrete pad. They realized complaining to be about backing up a trailer was a waste of time when I put 25' trailer on my driverway, alone, in under 5 mnutes. They had been backing their boat for 30 minute prior to my arrival.
Also, Jordans humor and I wouild get along a little too well.
You did great. You will adjust processes and increase speed over time.
1) Make checklists. They seem silly but they work.
2) Once fully connected and before getting on the road do a full walk around to check everything. Kind of like doing a t-clocs on a motorcycle.
3) As others stated, parking closer to the site utilities has advantages.
4) Tossing sink water into the grass of a camping area is a bad idea. It attracts mosquitoes and other bugs. It is prohibited in most area. There are very few places where it is legal to dump gray waters on the ground surface.
5) When installed, some weight distribution bar can make it more difficult to accurately back up.
6) Using an awning has a lot of potential problems both in the campsite and on the road. Do your research and practice.
7) Rear loading toy haulers for street motorcycles have a dilemma. At most backin camp site you can't unload once setup. It you camp with the street motorcycles parked on the site but not the camper many camp grounds will charge an extra vehicle fee.
8) You may want to improve your setup at your house. a) Have the refrigerator loaded & operating, and the fresh water tank full before leaving means that on long first day drives you can make full use of the RV on the road. b) If you can build a legitimately and legal dump station at your house you can camp at campgrounds that don't have dump stations without needing to find a dump station on the drive home.
9) The toy hauler will make a great way to escape South to do winter riding. For this you may want to add tank heater to prevent freezing of your fresh water, gray water and black water tanks without needing to winterize every time the toy hauler is exposed to freezing weather. c) BTW, they make heated fresh water hoses for doing full hook-ups in the winter.
Most important, have fun.
It is always great to see couples working together. See you and Jordan together is great.
For firestarter, I use cotton balls with Vaseline on them. Nice video, thanks for posting.
Enjoy your Glamping!
Great job. You two will have lots of fun.
Turn fridge on a couple days before you leave so its cold & load it up.
Level side to side first thing.
No real need to hook up sewer unless you need to dump. I usually don't on a single night stay.
X-chocks are only for stabilizing, add after all set up.
You need a surge protector, preferably an EMS for power protection. All appliances have circit boards.
Best of luck on your travels.
So happy for you guys. Could only dream!!!
When we camp I dip cotton balls into vasoline and keep them in a sandwich bag. I used small sticks at first andi put 3 or 4 cotton balls under the sticks. It will light quickly with a match or lighter. In no time you'll be ready for some wood. This works very good!
One thing you could do is take yourself some notes to go by when setting up and breaking down until you get yourself confident! Mistakes can be costly! Happy camping!
Tip to refill black water tank: use the site’s spare water connection for your spare water hose , bring it in to the bathroom and it will help you fill your black water tank way faster and not use your onboard water! Hope it helps, keep up the good work and enjoy the trip!
That oil heater is good but at the same time not because it doesn't blow the air.
Things like that create sweat.
Windows and under windows will become all wet.
Air exchange is very important and a very good upgrade is a stove fan.
I lived full-time in a camper in Canada for three years down to the - 50s.
Also a lot of people just dump the grey water into the grass unless of course you got full hookups.
So happy for you guys!
Oh and I almost forgot get a Pilot Flying J card they have RV dumps and it's real cheap
Great video thank you new toys are always fun .thanks again cheers to ya.
Great job, do not swet the little stuff. You got this.
We had split tasks for husband and wife. She always takes care of the electrical hookup, and leveling (it’s automatic anyway). I take care of the sewer and water. We could be set really quickly most times. Maybe 15 minutes. You’ll get there!😊
Now I’m hungry,
Fun stuff!
Thanks for the video jess can't wait for more camping videos take care
Did good. The more you go the easier and faster it gets as well.
So fun learning with you guys look like fun
Thinking of getting my first trailer. This was indispensable. Thank you.
Good job Jess and Jordan.
Y’all did a great job of setting up. I’m very proud.👏👏