I have a switch to turn the front led lights on but I would like to wire in a wireless relay or somehow connect the front to the awning leds that are controlled with my cell phone through the on-command unit. Have you tried this?
@DriveNorth6 күн бұрын
I have not done this, but it sounds like a great idea!
@Kentucky4runner15 күн бұрын
We did a carnival cruise in 2021 through the Caribbean. Was a great time-other than coming home with Covid. I loved the cruise, my wife-would really need to be convinced To go back. That larger room looks good
@DriveNorth6 күн бұрын
That sucks! Which ship were you on?
@leader67420 күн бұрын
This seems like a really great floor plan for a couple. I’ve only viewed this camper online and KZbin. If I have a 2023/2024 F150 5.0 V8, how would this tow or would I need more like a F250? Would a weight distribution hitch and sway control be mandatory with the F150 V8? Thanks
@DriveNorth6 күн бұрын
I think you truck could handle this just fine if you had a WD hitch. I have a 2014 F-150 with the V8. We used it to tow our Imagine 2400BH which is a bit bigger than the 22MLE and had no issues.
@Kentucky4runner23 күн бұрын
Been enjoying these breakdown videos for a while. Thanks for being honest and direct. The season up there seems to be a big challenge.
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
It is frustratingly slow. Just picked up another booking last night, so trying to stay hopeful. Thanks for stoppin by again!
@JoseMendoza-gq1bx23 күн бұрын
I rent my 20ft RV year round, making 20k a year. 2 1/2 years later... we're still hustling.
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
That's awesome! What area are you in?
@craighennager539324 күн бұрын
If you need space between the jack and tailgate just turn the jack head 90*.
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Not a bad idea, thanks
@safeatlife24 күн бұрын
I saw your channel last year after thinking about doing this for a couple years myself. We finally did it, our rentals have been slow starting but that's OK. We did 4 night minimum with 2 days between rentals based on your recommendations. We have had really good renters hope it stays that way. Your channel helped use make the leap, thanks. 😊
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Welcome to the RV rental world! Where you located?
@andrewtrask965028 күн бұрын
Middle one supposed to attach to rim
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Good catch, thank you.
@chinoyhealingfoodstravels888828 күн бұрын
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Nice vintage car video🌷🌷
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Thank you, I bet there are a lot of sweet rides down at Redondo Beach!
@CMM-h6gАй бұрын
I don’t know if I’m missing something, but I don’t understand how this makes dumping any easier. You still have to empty your tanks into a portable tank if you’re boondocking. Is it just so people can empty their tanks at home if they don’t have a sewer clean out nearby? I think I would be leery of running a hose through my house so I could dump into my toilet. 😳
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
For boondocking, it's nice that you can pump into a portable tank that is higher than your dump valve, like if the tank was in the back of your truck. It's great for us as we rent out our RV and sometimes renters bring back the rig not fully emptied. Now I don't have to hook up and drive to a dump station. I was leery too of running a hose through my house, but it is a surprisingly mess/odor free process.
@pinkely9149Ай бұрын
Hey Matt, need your help... I also have a 2004 ion like the one in this video. My trunk doesn't stay open, the trunk torsion bar broke, sometime ago, but I'm not sure is it had 2 bars or just one?? Do you have a video on that?? Do you know how to fix it??
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Bummer. Wish I could help you, but we sold the car a while back and I'm nor familiar with that issues. Best of luck though.
@HoldunReedАй бұрын
Thanks! Really learning a ton from your videos as I consider renting out my toy hauler. Question, Could you have denied the rental at the time of pick-up?
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
That's a great question and I don't a definitive answer. If they didn't have a pre approved driver or vehicle that wasn't capable of towing the rig, I suppose. Otherwise if they haven't violated any policy yet I think you are obligated to honor the booking. I'm not sure what would happen if you denied the renter at pickup, perhaps the platform could suspend your account?
@MattiasBazantАй бұрын
Those cars are awesome!! I also liked the music! ;)
@DriveNorth21 күн бұрын
Thank you sir. You have some fine music on your channel as well!
@willstansbury3747Ай бұрын
Would have been a good video without the stupid music
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
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@willstansbury3747Ай бұрын
@@DriveNorth most people click on clip to hear and see the car and the atmosphere of the event
@tinajohnson9867Ай бұрын
If we do decide to go this route. Would you recommend buying a new or used camper? This will be for us to use as well for vacations.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
I think there are pros and cons to both. A newer RV is more appealing to rent and broaden your customer base, but the higher payment take a hit on your profits. The first two RV we rented we bought new, but we got them pre-covid when there were actual deals to be made. Our current rig we bought over a year ago and it's used.
@tinajohnson9867Ай бұрын
Hello I found your site because I am researching pros and cons on renting a camper. only watched 2 of your videos and have learned so much already. Thank you
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@tommylang4kАй бұрын
Great show! I also plan to film Back to the 50s Classic Car Show in Heber City Utah on June 29, 2024
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Very cool. That show get a good turnout?
@Kentucky4runnerАй бұрын
Can’t ever go wrong with a classic car show. Hopefully there were good snacks to go with the awesome cars!
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Martha's Cookies were there, so we were set!
@dlong16491Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! I'm in the market for a new RV camera. I like how you've made the screen removable when not needed. Good job!
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@midwestexplorer2105Ай бұрын
How can I order that?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
www.amazon.com/shop/drivenorth
@jroseAsmrMukbangАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing ❤❤ Have a bless week❤❤
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Thank you!
@Kentucky4runnerАй бұрын
Nice review. Will you let renters use it?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
For sure, prefer it if they do. Weird thing is that some renters act like it's an extra hassle. I don't understand why you wouldn't prefer to see whats going on behind you when your driving.
@Tom52540Ай бұрын
Very nice video. Did you happen to record your GPS coordinates? Going there in about a week.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Sweet, you'll love it I'm sure. We are looking forward to a second visit! The entrance to the boondocking area is here 43.918963368687, -102.23857759076164
@MarkSaigerАй бұрын
I read somewhere the candy store is moving to the other side of the road (due to road changes?) I have not been to this store yet. Might have to make it a destination before the change happens. Great to see the pup traveling too 😊 Had to subscribe too. Thanks for your content from a fellow Minnesotan 😊
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Yes, I heard that too. The unique style of the building and additions they have done over the years makes it an interesting place. I hope they can keep some of their quirky charm with the new location. Thanks for watching!
@MarkSaigerАй бұрын
@@DriveNorthit's on my destination list. Hopefully this summer I can stop on 😊
@MarkSaigerАй бұрын
Came across your channel as we also have a 1.5 year old pup from the same place you guys picked your pup from. Looks like the pup is doing great too. Our pups are featured at the end of our videos (they have become a fan favorite to the channel too 😊). You were camping somewhat close to us here. We are in Grand Rapids, MN. I'm a graduate of BSU and we owned businesses in Bemidji for years also. Will be checking out your channel more. Our Schnoodle we got from the same place is Miley. She is a hoot. We also have our wonderful Mini Schnauzer Luna the Super Puppy. Luna is from another breeder in southern MN who has now retired. Both pups are wonderful 😊. Take care.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Very cool! Amaz'n Farms seems to get a lot of hate for being a "puppy factory", but all the dogs seem fine to me. We love Bemidji and will be visiting again in July. You still own a business there?
@MarkSaigerАй бұрын
@@DriveNorthmy brothers sold their businesses there just a few years ago. I'm in Grand Rapids MN and have our business going here. My KZbin channel features my profession. I still get to Bemidji on occasion. Might even be there yet the next couple of days to help the former family business with some assistance. Great to hear from you and see your content. I need to get some time to use my RV 😁
@NickRocciАй бұрын
Awesome tutorial! We just bough our 2400BH and I have a quick question, the front water controls you briefly covered the difference between the city water and fresh water selection. I understand the city water selection is with a water hook up at the camp site, but what is the fresh water selection for? Is that if I brought my own water in a tote or something? Thank you!
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Congrats on the new camper! I'm sure you will love it. Yes, the fresh water is for filling up the onboard "potable" tank. We used that for when the campsite doesn't have a water hookup. Best not to travel with a full tank, so we fill up when we get to our destination. I also use a flow meter on the hose so I can gauge where I'm at in the fill up process.
@phillipthrasher6812Ай бұрын
I've been there I gave somebody a free ride and never gave me gas money I took this guy and this girl to another town and I'm not even a Uber or Lyft driver I had borrow money from somebody to put back in my car too many people want free rides even told me I was not a Christian because I wouldn't give him a ride I had to use wisdom the guy was drunk and cussing me out so I left them there on the side of the road
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Sounds like you made the right call.
@randyforst8404Ай бұрын
Did this stink up your house?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Surprisingly no. With the hose all the way down the toilet, everything goes straight into the system with no real odors. There is a little smell when you flush, but not bad at all.
@StayHumble3432 ай бұрын
i lost power to my front cap lights doing this led replacement on my 2020 stryker toy hauler. Checked fuses, no power. Would there be a control box somewhere ?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
I wish I could answer this, but I'm not familiar with that model. On mine there is a junction box on the inside of the frame near the front.
@BlueBass22 ай бұрын
thanks for the breakdown!
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
You bet!
@Kevin-ex2yb2 ай бұрын
We rent 2 campers out ourselves and have noticed that we really don't get much cold traffic from the major rental websites. Most of our 20 + rentals we have are all self generated. Do you get most of your own rentals or mainly from random people off the major rental sites.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
That interesting, it is quite the opposite from us. Before we switched from a bunkhouse to a couple's camper, we did get a lot of repeat business, but almost all our rentals come from the platforms. Are you using Facebook market place, craig's list, word of mouth??
@Kevin-ex2ybАй бұрын
@DriveNorth we are in many local facebook groups that we make postings in on the days they allow small business promoting, some facebook marketplace, and then repeat/word of mouth. We have only had 2 rentals this year that we came to us from the major platforms that didn't involve self-promotion, and we have around 20 booked trips so far for the season
@greybeardedition2 ай бұрын
I have the same unit. What do you use for the mattress? Standard queen? Brand you like?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Because ours was bought pre owned from a dealership, they couldn't sell it with the used factory mattress. Not sure what brand it is, but both my wife and I like it. I'll check out the brand and get back to you.
@jennifergagliardo41912 ай бұрын
Would renting out a really cute renovated pop up be worth it?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Thats a good question and I'm not 100% sure. Best way to find out is to search Outdoorsy listings for pop ups. Look at their reviews and upcoming calendar. That should show you if they are actually being rented out or not.
@jennifergagliardo4191Ай бұрын
@@DriveNorth Thank you so much!
@alpaulstin2 ай бұрын
Great informative video!! Thank you!! I am going to purchase an RV here in TX and offer it as a rental. QUESTION: Platforms like “Outdoorsy” require a Quarterly maintenance Check Up to be covered in case of an incident. How do you accomplish this? What is the cost? Did you factor this into your Return in Investment?
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
We do the maintenance check up ourselves. It would be hundreds of dollars to have a shop do. I had a local shop that wanted $250 an axle to do an inspection and grease the bearings. I just do it myself and document it.
@RockstarATVrentals2 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have a pretty good hold on your rental business 🎉
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Thank you
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Just checked out your channel. ATV rentals, looks like a good side hustle too
@Gubers2 ай бұрын
I feel like the Lance 2075 is the cream of the crop for smaller trailers good for a couple. No slides and yet still a large bedroom area and huge wrap around dinette. Just wish those things weren't so damn expensive.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Yes, they are top notch campers, but you do pay for it!
@Allballs4wheeling2 ай бұрын
Can you make a video on how you do your 90 day inspections for outdoorsy? I’m just getting started and would love to see how you do yours. I’ve been following you now for a little over a month going through your videos.
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
Yes, I'll talk about this in an upcoming video. Thanks for watching.
@midwestexplorer21052 ай бұрын
It's easier to sell things when you are honest
@DriveNorth2 ай бұрын
Indeed
@destinationdero2 ай бұрын
Takes a lot of work to sell these RVs.
@DriveNorth2 ай бұрын
Lot more to it than selling a car thats for sure! Thanks for stoppin by
@Kentucky4runner2 ай бұрын
Congrats on selling the trailer-and for giving the buyer all the information do the could make an informed decision. Good luck with the spring rental season. And simplifying life is a great choice
@DriveNorth2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jordanlambert75073 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
You bet!
@The.Bacon.Maniac3 ай бұрын
AMI had me rolling
@DriveNorthАй бұрын
It was kinda funny
@bmsbestmoviescenes52923 ай бұрын
I rent 2 campers on lots for 1900 and 2100 plus utilities and they go up 300 each in the summer
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
That a great way to do it. What state?
@MMcDowell233 ай бұрын
Do you end up offering delivery? Or is that too much of a hassle?
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
We don't even offer it. I don't have the extra time and don't want the extra miles on the truck.
@bobthrash63123 ай бұрын
The shackle pins should be dropped in so the have no chance of vibrating out.
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
This is true
@petebauries27763 ай бұрын
Rented ours out for the first time. Never again renter damaged the camper
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
Fist trip, ouch! What happened?
@joeldanei55633 ай бұрын
Awesome! Ty
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
You bet!
@MatthewsFabrication3 ай бұрын
What are the RV share Fee's? I see it says typically 25% but when I received a booking of $43.33 per night for 3 nights, so $129.99 & it said my share was $34??? That doesn't seem right???
@DriveNorth3 ай бұрын
Yes, that doesn't seem right. Should be 25%. I'm assuming by now you've reached out to them? What did they say?