RV TIP: Get Out And Look (GOAL) When Backing Your Airstream
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"good thing we had that lock on there or somebody could have stolen it" Caleb is always glass half full and comedic stg 😂
He's smack on though. That lock was extremely vulnerable. I don't have a great opinion on locks, but that particular one is definitely on the avoid list. Currently I'm looking into the Ft. Knox Locks brand even though I don't really own anything worth securing.
Yes, because thieves would never think of buying bolt cutters and using them to steal your TT. LOL!
Good one Caleb!!!!
Don’t sweat it, Mark. I know it’s frustrating, but Caleb seeing your calm demeanor handling the stressful situation is a great example for him to follow. As the saying goes, “the price of a good education isn’t cheap.”
This is why I love you guys. HONEST videos showing the crappy moments as well as the great ones.
Mark i carry a traffic cone ... you know orange with reflective ring on top just in case of break down or similar even camping in high traffic spot .... but when backing in i put that cone two foot from the nearest thing i can hit and thats my eyes 👀..... 40 years of RV’s and never a scratch..... but i do get a new cone now and then .
I have two big cones but never thought of them for that purpose. Thanks!
What's your method for backing in when you can't see "blind side" like Marc did here?
Great idea!
BTW, it is Marc ... no "k" Marc & Trish, people need to pay attention, attention is free.
@@BRBTechTalk Thanks for the info. BTW, there's supposed to be a period between "k" and Marc. You've managed to smash two sentences together without punctuation. I'm sure you intended that seeing as you're all about paying attention. Right? I'm sure you'll "BRB" to tell us all about it.
I love the humility, grace, and honesty of this episode. Thank-you!
Another thing that I have taken from my boating history, "Never approach a dock faster than youre willing to hit it." I use te same approach to backing up my TT
Long long honeymoon uses a guy named Vinnie in California for all their airstream repairs!! You can also camp onsite!!
Great Reason to have a road trip.
Great channel to watch too!
Use Vinnie for my Airstream Work. Live in Phoenix and did a 2 day trip up there for work. Quality job.
He does all the work himself, so he doesn’t over schedule his work. Need some lead time to get in, so plan ahead.
10 miles SE of Sacramento
Vinnie is my dad. I’d be happy to talk to him and possibly get you guys in sooner. I’ve been watching you guys for awhile and would love to help anyway I can.
Anyone ever been with their Dad when you knew he was in a bad mood so you didn’t say anything or do anything cause you knew the smallest thing could make him explode??? That’s how I felt through the first part of the video!!! Great video thanks for being real, lol!
Good news it that you rarely forget an expensive lesson. Better news is that no humans or pets were harmed.
It's sweet how Caleb wants to be with his parents. It's clear he really loves you guys. Many teens can't get far enough away from theirs.
Stay safe and healthy~
Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Your honesty is refreshing and it’s a blessing for those who watch to see HOW you handle these things. It’s more of a blessing than you can know. Don’t beat yourself up Marc, these things happen. I look so forward to watching your videos every Sunday. Your family is encouraging me and others❤️
My Dad used to say “locks only keep honest people honest”.
True, but that one should be on everyone's avoid list. A very weak lock, in more than one way too.
Especially master locks
18 years in the storage industry and that is 100% true. I can defeat ANY lock in about 3 minutes. Only saving grace is that most people are generally honest.
The tank valves often leak. Hold the hose under the cap when removing the cap and any leak will go into the hose, not on the ground.
I feel your pain, love that you guys show some of the negatives with rving. Always look forward to your weekly videos
So appreciate the openness and honesty - it's never always smooth sailing, but you folks do such a wonderful job sharing all sides. I will be carrying those lessons forward in my own adventures later on this year, when I finally get to hit the road myself! Mahalo!
Slow is pro... Love that! You’re always learning lessons in the RV world, sometimes the hard way. Better days are ahead. Thanks for sharing the even NOT so fun moments.
Your positive attitude is amazing! I had my first trailer 'incident' this past camping season. I was trying to make a tight turn and jackknifed the trailer without realizing it. Didn't hear anything rubbing until we backed into the sight. Nice big scratch across the front of the trailer and a huge dent on the passenger side rear quarterpanel. $1200 in damage to the truck and the trailer? Idk. Its just cosmetic paint. What I've learned from your video is things can be fixed and attitude is everything! Thank you for making these videos!
Awwww, man! We've all had those kind of days. So sorry you had that happen.....and thankful that you're not too embarrassed to share with us. You truly have the entire RV community's best interests at heart!
Hi everyone, I retired in March and have F-250 diesel and 35’ fifth wheel. I met people as I crossed country from Montréal to BC where I am now spending the winter. I guy told me, dude slow the pace down you’re retired. It’s then that I realized that I could start enjoying myself much more. I like Marc’s expression that “SLO is PRO”. I love your videos and thanks for sharing the memories. Richard from Montréal
Another wise sage: " The faster I go, the behinder I get!" Love your honest approach in your channel!
My mom used to say, "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get."
Mark, slow is pro, but if Trish isn't there it's her fault. It'll be pricey to fix but the memories you have made and shared are priceless. Better days ahead.
UPS Driver for 34 years. Safety drilled in nearly daily. "When in doubt, get out." Sorry you buggered you beautiful rig. Everything is fixable.
I heard UPS always tries to get the drivers to never backup.
@@garretlewis4103 Never back up. If you have too, back first.
Toward the end of the video when Trish was talking about relationships and how important they are - I was reminded of - "Love people, like things!" I've tried to live by this window.
Thank you guys for sharing this. As rookie RV owners, my husband and I are constantly referring to your videos. Your transparency is greatly appreciated and admired!
I borrow from a pilot friend. "At least three things go wrong before the plane crashes." What he meant was as soon as the third thing goes wrong, he abandons his plans and goes home. You can always try again tomorrow.
Military and a pilot. Things never are isolated incidents they tend to come in threes. When learning to fly you have to be honest with yourself on approach to the runway. You can’t force a landing, it’s not maybe known to those outside the aviation community but the “go around” says a lot about your ability to say nope not quite right let’s me “inconvenience” myself just a bit and go around the traffic pattern again so I get down safely without a doubt. It’s HARD to challenge that over confidence we have sometimes.
Mark the milk hauler just down the road has the rear of a large tank in great shape the front was badly dented but the back is in great shape and still looks water or milk tight. Everyone has bad days what matters is how you bury them in your memory so you can forget them. Be safe, stay healthy.
0:35 Caleb, my kind of humor 😂😂😂
Totally!
Thanks for sharing Marc. It's not easy showing the world when you mess up! A true man of integrity!
I wanted to know Trish’s reaction when Marc told her. It’s okay Marc everyone has their downs. Keep up the great content.
I would have included it, but she was busy with boxes and said, "Okay, that sucks. I gotta go". Pretty uneventful really.
@@KeepYourDaydream Okay hope the airstream gets fixed soon looking forward to between the seasons.
Thats awesome that she always is supportive...
Interesting. I run an INDOOR facility in Melbourne Australia - I have 110 large caravans, Motorhome, boats inside sheds that are high security, units are valet parked on hardstand , fully charged with access to water with 24 hrs notice by owners. We charge AUD 291.50 a month. Love being the beginning and end of everyone’s adventures. I must be doing ok because I have 29 5 star reviews on Google.
@@KeepYourDaydream I'm guessing she was already thinking about which Keurig she was going to buy.
I have finally caught up to real time for your videos after starting to watch KYD in the middle of last year when we were able to work from home. There's so much to say! But my favorite part has been watching you all as a family and watching you both invest time and love into your kids. And your footage is so high quality and videos very well edited. You two are an awesome team and great parents! I have enjoyed watching your RV journey from Hawaii as that is not something we're able to do here. Thank you for your hard work and great TH-cam content!
Rough day brother. I did the same thing putting an open Pepsi can in the fridge. I didn't realize how close it was to the Coke can, and I dented it! Oh, better saying is the famous Navy Seal saying "Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast"
I thought you(BTBRV) added a camera to that aux port that is shown on the backup camera but I love that you follow along thanks for all the great advice between a few RV channels so much knowledge is given
Dang it. Are you still going to get 5 cents for turning it in or will they deduct the damage?
@@KeepYourDaydream still waiting GEICO to call me back.....that Gecko is slippery!
@@KeepYourDaydream You should be sure to recycle your Airstream in California because they pay by weight. Most other states only give you 5-10 cents regardless of weight!
US Navy Submarines use, Slow is Fast
It’s been well over a year since we have found your channel and while we have never said it - we’d just like to tell you “thank you.” You guys have helped to inspire our journey, show us the possibilities, and be a consistent positive influence.
You guys rock - thank you so much!
I have the Ford OEM Camera/TPMS system and I love it.
You are now an Honorary Graduate of the Helen Keller School of RV Backing. The dent is your credential. Display it proudly!
School Song: "Oops there goes another rubber tree plant."
School Motto: "That sounded like I hit something."
School Mascot: Tin Foil ball
Congratulations!
Love how ya'll are always discussing mindset during your episodes. Good stuff, thanks for sharing even the bad!
Mark, an old cliche that I've always used, and I drove truck for many years professionally, and that is "when in doubt get out". Hope this helps when you find yourself in another uncomfortable situation. I admire your calmness. Your a better man than me.
Sorry about your RV damage 🥺 It hurt us too! And thank you for always being honest with the ups and downs of RV living 🙂
Sorry about your dent, but .... you have the love and respect of a great family and community. Hard to have too bad of days when you have that. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Keep on trucking brother. We all love ya’ll.
I know what Trish thought...”glad you did that and not me”🤣
So sorry you bunged up your beautiful rig, but lesson's learned and I sure appreciate your honesty with that crappy day. As much as it sucked, no one was hurt and in the end it is just material things that can be either fixed or replaced. Mistakes/accidents happen to everyone. Beautiful snowy scenery! Caleb, Caleb, Caleb-I so love that kid! Hugs, Brenda
Marc don't beat yourself up over the fender-bender. Be thankful instead it wasn't a small child or someone who could of been injured. Our saying is "Slow and Steady or Fast and Crash". Enjoyed the winter wonderland drone footage from Flagstaff!
Slow and steady or fast bring cash! ;)
"It's not the speed of the vehicle, but the speed of your mind". Excellent point.
I have a friend that makes his living as a "paint-less dent remover". It's amazing what those guys can do.
I just had one fix 4 dents on my truck. Can't see any trace of the dents.
Wow.. Wish I could find someone good like that for my truck. Too tight of turns while backing with our fifth wheel has taken a minor toll. 🙄
You guys should start a KYD museum for all the things that you replace, like that coffee machine.
I’d totally support a KYD museum, it’d be awesome!
Dang! I just did the same thing when pulling out of a spot. Hit the back 12 inches of the camper and 17k in damages. Good luck
The trifecta. 1)The lock. 2) The coffee maker 3) The trailer. Bad things always in 3’s. Much love from Vancouver BC 🇨🇦
As the “Trish” in the duo I really appreciate this video
This has worked for me on many occasions - To do the job you’ll need a hair dryer, or heat gun and a can of compressed air (like that used to blow dust out computers). Use the dryer or gun to heat up the dent and an area a couple of inches around the perimeter of the dent area of the dent. Keep the heat source moving to avoid damaging the paint. You also want to be sure not to overheat any adjacent plastic or rubber bits. After about 3-5 minutes of heating immediately quench the heated area with the can of compressed air - holding the can upside down while spraying. A layer of ice will form over the dent - when the ice begins to melt the dent should pop out. If not, dry the area and repeat the heating and cooling process as needed. Note: Little taps with the side of your fist around the area outside the dent can help it to pop out.
“Slow is pro. Fast cost cash.” I felt that dent. It happens, but sorry.
Haste makes waste.
"Good desicions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions."
We've all made mistakes. Thanks for sharing the good with the not so good. Still worth it!
Mark, here's one we used in my working days - "go slow to go fast".
🙌🏻❣️ Love it but it’s taking me a long time to get the hang of that &/or remember that🤗
Kinda like "The hurrier I go ~ The behinder I get"?
@@RoadKen53 well said🤪
I take my hat off to you for keeping composure when you hit the pole....
Your cabin with the snow was absolutely beautiful!
As soon as I heard the bump, I knew it wasn't good, UGH! Mark, I just wanted to cry,Trish What happen? I am sure you wanted to cry, too. No sense fretting over it. Bad days happen to everyone. STAY POSITIVE, Looking forward to next season videos,
Best part of Sunday’s!
Your son is so funny talking about the trailer hitch lock. I think small damage is part of the Rv experience. We pray it doesn’t happen but it happens to the best of us. Thank god for insurance. Another solid video. Thanks for sharing.
Marc, I had my RV shop add a furrion backup camera to my trailer. I only have it plugged in when I am backing up, even if I have someone watching.
We just got our Furrion camera. I know it'll come in handy.
Thank you for sharing Mark. Don't feel bad about what happened... it happens to the best of us. I'm sure this lesson will help prevent many for those watching. We💙u 🤗
Slo is pro. Best new tshirt for KYD
I’d buy that
I love how Trish puts everything in to perspective. Sorry that hurt you, Mark. I know it was painful. Just glad if we have to have accidents it was with something that an be fixed. Flagstaff and the snow looks beautiful! Happy trails...keep on trucking!
I felt so bad for Marc when he got back there and saw that damage. He handled it better then I would have, but of course, he gets to edit the video.
Yea, I definitely would have been yelling some spicy sentence enhancers.
Good point , could not post what I would have said !
Well, he didn't say what take it was that made it to the video. If it had been me, the first take would have got me demonetized and probably kicked off youtube.
I would have been inventing new to the world curse words for sure. lol
It happens to the best of us. Our previous unit, backing into a site, with the swing caught an upper tree branch that was about 6ft off the ground. First thing I added on our current FW, was the rear camera. On the camera, I have Furrion Observation, absolutely is great. Also have Ford model F250, mounted the screen in the cab of the truck just on the left side of instrument panel, not talking up really any space. It is just above the left hand dash vent. The Observation camera is great in heavy traffic, also have it set up well for alignment of back of the FW. Safe travels.
It’ll buff out 😂🤙🏼
One camera wouldn't have been enough to prevent what you did. You'll really need two cameras, one on each corner if Trish isn't watching. If she's watching, you need none. However, the upgrade you needed has now been installed and paid for, the lesson you learned. Thanks for teaching us, the hard way!
Are we going to start sailing soon....heard a couple times on some videos about boats🤔🤔
Good call on the Happy Camper product. Found it myself and it is great. I dissolve it in a 2 gallon bucket and then poor it in the toilet and flush. Easier way to avoid the clumping
They say things happen in 3s!!! Lock, pot & dent!!!
My family and I renovating our first RV that we will be full timing in when I retire from the army later this year. We are trying to get our minds wrapped around the fact that “stuff” will happen. Like my wife driving off with my miter saw sitting on the tailgate, plugged into our new generator. Good times..
So how did you fix the death wobble? Order a RAM?
Wasn’t Jesus a RAM guy?
@@jon.landry47 180,000 plus and never a breakdown nor a death wobble.
Marc I went without a backup camera a long time and it is a must have. I actually Got a backup camera exactly like the one you described. It worked flawlessly until I got into an area that had many many mice. So I get that about the bad day. I think the mice ate the wires under the chassis. Feel free to coat that wire with tabasco if you'd like. Your bad day showed how much you appreciate your wife. Awesome sauce.
Need to watch the “Lock Picking Lawyer” on TH-cam and you will get that lock open quick:)
He got it open plenty quick. As an added bonus, he got to use a cool tool. Double bonus, that garbage lock won't be seeing any more use.
We call it “the master key” 😉
I feel you. I was running from a hurricane and the RV got impaled by a falling tree. In my anger clearing the damage, I also damaged two more sides of my RV. The bad days help us appreciate the good days...😁
Magoo, you’ve done it again. You’re to young to remember that cartoon. Things do happen. Stay safe guys!
He's gotta be mid 40's
Ha!! Mr Magoo! 😂 love it!
I have a F250 and 24 ft trailer. I added the integrated camera from Ford that came with it. The TPMS is part of the cable but you do NOT need to use it for the camera. The cable is pretty long, for my trailer I had to coil up quite a bit of it. I actually mounted it to the top of my ladder vs trying to run it inside the wall and it works great.
I was anxious to watch this episode due to the title. I feel for you. On this year's cross country camping trip I had the misfortune to take a turn into a campsite a little too tightly. We arrived later than expected and after dark.
The sites are at an angle to the access roads and as I pulled in, I heard a horrendous 'crunch'.
I couldn't express my feelings out loud as we were travelling with our granddaughters so I kept that bottled in as I surveyed the damage. I'd managed to just clip the front arm of the awning on a tree that hung out over the entry to the site. The arm (whole awning actually) was pushed back about 2-1/2 feet, to the point where the arm was actually blocking the door.
A neighbour camper heard and came over and helped me bend the arm(s) back forward so we could at least get into the trailer. Aaaarrrggghhh!
We did a bit more to clean it up during the daylight the next day but it's not a pretty site, and I still get steamed thinking about the damage. And yes. 'slower is faster'. All that 'shoulda', 'coulda', 'woulda' stuff boils to the surface.
This happened on our third night on a 13 day trip, so you can bet that EVERY other campsite was surveyed closely
before entering.
I still have to figure out the repairs as Solera doesn't seem to sell individual parts and a set of replacement arms are fairly expensive!
All the best.
Bill.
That "fire thingy" is a FDC--Fire Department Connection. It's where the Engine would hook up a hose from their pump/water supply to supplement/boost the facility water pressure in the installed fire sprinkler system. All those words mean you have a stellar storage facility that has the capability to extinguish or at least greatly limit a fire in one of those stored units. While the initial unit and maybe some next door "collateral damage" units might be sacrificed/damaged, the entire facility probably won't go up in flames. This may be why your monthly costs are a bit more (due to local regulations) but it makes things better protected....
And the cutters you used to remove that lock are, in the fire service, known as a "36" Master Key".... Great videos! Be safe...!
I know it’s a tough lesson but: “that dent was already there when you bought it”. Something I’ve tried to remember whenever I damage something I care about. Kinda zen but keeps life in perspective. Love you guys!
I too have to put my little 20' Airstream into a covered storage unit when I am not using it. It looks a lot like what you are using, no electric but it doesn't cost anywhere near what you are paying. My Ford F150 has that trailer backup assist, the only time I use it is backing up into storage. I get the trailer all aligned, takes many "get out and looks" when I have it where I want it I click on the backup assist and it takes the trailer straight back. What a help that has been. I realize you don't need that, but it is a huge help for me.
Dude Happy Camper is the BOMB!!! Nasty story for it. I had a problem with my water line to the toilet in my truck camper. I had to remove the toilet to fix the problem. To my immediate fear once I realized that the tank was loose I discovered my black tank was FULL Not being able to move it now (The toilet was already loose) I opted to go for it.. Absolutely expecting to be blown back out of the camper when I pulled the throne.
I was wrong. It was not roses, but it was not nauseating.
Long story short. 25 years of RVing. I have tried them all. Happy Camper is by FAR the best I have ever used. Not only for dissolving solids, but odor control is incredible.
Thank you for sharing this video, which all of us who have been RVing for many years can relate to. My recommendation for purchasing new Airstreams is to take a hammer out and put a small dent in it so that the following “OOPS” are less painful and obvious. We have two vintage Airstreams and are not familiar with an Airstream without a dent! My latest OOPS that caused me a lot of anxiety and frustration, was pulling the 2019 F250 in the garage with the passenger side rear door open. Bricks alongside the door shut if for me! No dents, but over $800 to repaint the door! Yes, this was during a “bad day” for me. My favorite OOPS for you was on your auto level of your larger trailer that picked the wheels off the ground and could have been a disaster! Oh yea, Trish and windows in the class B in NZ was also entertaining!
Marc you handled the " parking maneuver " with way more grace and control I would have in that situation! Stuff happens, move on, let it go. Thank Trish for being very understanding about it all! I think she was more upset about the coffee maker! Lol
Been following you for years now, back to when you had all the chicks in the roost. I'm sorry you damaged your Airstream, but I'm glad you published the moment. Sometimes we all get unrealistic perceptions of people or situations. We would love to be able to live and travel like you two, but its not in the cards for most of us. That being said, even the beautiful people are people and experience hardship and trials in life. Never envy another mans life or what he owns. The Good Lord gives to each of us what we can handle. Keep up the work, you've certainly earned the rewards.
Enjoy your family and travels, thank you so much for sharing everything! As a DF, a class A is my choice for safety and comfort of the journey. Looking forward to retiring AGAIN at the end of 2021. Who knows, our paths may cross in the future. My previous 12 year retirement covered over 173,000 miles in the US using a RV and motorcycles, TH-cam wasn't a method of sharing the journey. Actually GPS was just gaining popularity, used paper maps and GPS to plot the path. Am looking forward to being on the Road Again!
We have a backup camera on our teardrop[ and its great! We use it as a rear view camera when towing and we love it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do - you are such an inspiration. We are currently travelling Australia (well Queensland with COVID) but I have in the last week felt distant from hubby and you have reminded me it is about THOSE MEMORIES how so very very true
I had one of those moments with my 5th wheel when backing it in to store at my house. On the blind side as I was backing in tagged the corner gutter of my house. I had torn a gash about 1 foot long in the roof membrane and rearranged the corner of the gutter. It will never let me forget the little boo boo as I pull in everyday to see the crinkled metal. I refuse to spend $800 to replace two runs of gutter for the little beauty mark. The roof of the 5th wheel I fixed with etrabond tape and sealant.
The worse day of my RV life was pulling my 5th wheel away for a gas pump. Yep, you guessed it, I clipped the gas pump on the pull through. Damage looked bad, but in reality it wasn't as bad as it could have been. Learned my lesson. Also, my experience with backup cameras is some do not give you an accurate distance to an object. Good Luck!
Don't forget about the time you ripped off the awning on Ginger 1
When I have a day like that. No matter what. I sit down for about an hour. Relax, do some deep breathing, and reboot the day. You would be surprised how often it works.
I feel your pain. I spent last weekend hammering out a dent in my Airstream bumper. I backed into a tree. Driving solo has added challenges. Thankfully, it was straight without any branches. I was tired and "assumed" I was clear to back up a lot. A backup camera wouldn't save you since your dent is where the camera won't see. Yours started with the coffee maker and created a distraction to your routine.
I use the Garmin RV 770 with a Garmin BC-30 camera mounted INSIDE the rear window. I put a cone in the middle of my storage space and try to center it as I back. The resolution is poor but it helps. My space allows me to back perpendicular to the building, and I have nothing in front of me. So I'm lucky for that. I can see both sides in the mirrors. I sometimes swear I'm straight then get out and look and I'm not square in the spot. Mirrors are deceiving.
+1 on Vinnie's North Bay for replacing panels. Although after LoLoHo, he might be booked forever.
Marc, so sorry about the mishap. Sometimes bad days just keep getting worse. We store our 2019 Serenity 28RBT in my shop. The door is 10 feet wide and 10 feet tall. When I am backing the AS is, I get a whole day's exercise by using GOAL. We have an F-250 and the images in the mirrors can be very deceptive when backing. Still contemplating a motorized dolly, but that will become much more feasible if I ever crunch the AS! Thanks for sharing your experience. We are all still learning!
Hope the coffee pot is ok. Sorry about the bo bo on the airstream. Gosh I'm looking forward to 2021 like you wouldn't believe. Charlie looked to be having fun in the snow and hugs to him. Thanks so very much.
Sorry about your airstream. At least you didn’t hit another rig like we almost did. It was on snow we were trying to pull it out of storage and we kept getting closer and closer and closer to the rig beside us until there was only maybe an inch or two between rags. We finally had to get a tow truck to come pull us out sideways. What a nightmare that was.❤️❤️
For something you are only going to use occasionally, have you considered a 'gopro' type camera with a mount on wifi and use your phone as the monitor. Works great in a pinch.
I got a new covered spot for our new Class A. The 2nd time I parked in it I backed too close to a pillar at the far passenger side. I could see it in my rear view mirror so I hurriedly cranked the wheel and forgot about tail rotation. BANG! It just hit the edge of the rear cap... but knocked it loose. Turned out to be a $26,000 insurance claim!
At National Indoor RV Center's body shop they told me two things that have stuck with me. The first is GOAL, just like you said, and instead of Slow is Pro they told me to say "This is not a timed event" and to say it over and over when backing.
My commander when I was on a smaller US Navy ship used to say all the time "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." Which I used to think was an absolutely wrong thing to say because how could something being slow also be fast. And then I had my turn to drive the ship. When you see a situation developing and you're going fast, ... slow down. Take the time you need to make a good decision. Thank you for paying the price for us. I think the next item on my list of things for our RV is going to be a backup camera. We don't have a steel side RV so that damage for us would pretty much ruin our RV.
I didn't read the 884 comments to see how many times the camera has been discussed but here is my 10 cents (Canadian) about 7.5 US cents. I have a 2017 F250 paid the extra crazy $ for the trailer camera and the TPMS trailer sensors. I would not suggest this combo for everybody but if you are trailering frequently then it is worth every dollar. I spent 2 months on the road with the family driving from Ontario Ca to Highway 1 in California. For that trip alone I was willing to pay for the setup. Instead of installing with lots of holes in the rig I attached the wire discretely with some 3M wire clamps. Turns out the TPMS that Ford uses for the trailers are for F150's so instead of pulling them out for the next rig I will just buy new ones and pull everything else off.
FYI there is a hack that you can buy to override the camera going out while driving, it allows access to all cameras while you are driving.
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First let me say how much we absolutely love all your videos, you are truly an inspiration to us.... we've had travel trailers for years, and just upgraded to a 5th wheel and we're forward to slowing down and enjoying more travels.. I'm so sorry to see you your little boo boo, and the quote Slow is Pro, is great...... You should add, Fast is CASH!!!!
There's a saying "Dress me slowly because I am in a hurry". I also made up my own quote for my line of work "Speed is all about the seconds, the ones you save and the ones you invest" -JO
We installed the Hopkins Towing backup camera. Shows on your cell phone wirelessly. Super easy install and about $100. And, you can turn it on going down the road. Really felt bad about the damage. I dented a $300,000 fire engine many years ago backing it into the station and it still haunts me.
TWICE when Emily hasn’t been available to help I’ve backed into stuff. Once I hit the corner of our garage $$$ and punctured the corner of the travel trailer. The second time I backed into our deck and crushed our ladder. Just $$. She bought the RV for us to travel so it makes me pretty sad that I damaged it. She was fantastic about both episodes and made me feel better. I’m a blessed man!