🙈4 DUMB MISTAKES We've Made RV Camping!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

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[@a.swifty1081]

THE BEST, Most IMPORTANT lesson my cousin taught me when I bought my little Casita Cruz from him was to make sure the ball is firmly seated and NOT resting on the ball lock mechanism; which can happen even if the lock is open. A mistake I DO NOT want to ever make...to loose the trailer! Also, thanks to your subscribers sharing their MISSING CHOCKS mistakes. Very Important!

[@CincyKid]

Yes, that happened to me once, I would have sworn the ball was engaged but 3 feet later it was off! So now, after engaging the ball I perform a quick test. I crank the jack down and lift the rear end of the car up about 4-6 inches. If the ball is engage the rear end of my tow vehicle will lift up and I get a visual verification by the gap between the rear wheel and the fender. If not engaged the trailer will lift off the ball. If all is a good then I lower the jack and complete any remaining steps.

[@phyllisgayhardt3374]

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[@kathyedgerton5490]

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[@mr99boxer30]

Good mistakes story. That "Good Samaritan Lady" was a God send ! How nice and friendly of her to offer you assistance and inform you where the next diesel station was. She was better than the motor club. Goes to show Texas people are warm, friendly and awesome !

[@txdave2]

Yeah, those are some pretty dumb mistakes. But, I can top them all. We pulled over for a lunch break at a nice little roadside park in Wyoming. After lunch , my wife and I both made a pit stop at the park restrooms. Finishing first, I loaded the dog in the truck and hit the road...without my wife. That was a hard one to live down. :)

[@txdave2]

I did a lot of apologizing, for sure.

[@calgal5752]

David Clay 😂😂😂

[@projet2907]

lol !!!

[@kristymichael]

David Clay 😂😂😂 That is definitely a mistake that you’ll probably be hearing about for the rest of your life! On the bright side, you finally remembered her and went back to pick her up, right? 😜

[@projet2907]

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[@andreagustin4913]

Omg !!! That last stretch to the gas station as a nail biter !!!!!

[@Milesco]

It really was! :-)

[@adampentek5123]

Instead of stopping at the wayside, you guys should’ve just kept going with your tank solo and probably would’ve made it right to the pump as the engine died

[@rmski51]

Unhooking the hitch in West Yellowstone, I was tired and in a rush. raised front the jack on a large chunk of wood, then pulled forward and forgot to take off safety chains. The trailer took a nose dive on to the dirt. Luckily I had a small bottle jack which allowed me to raise the hitch, and I was able to get the trailer up and level again. I have done other stupid things, but they involved women and alcohol and a deep lack of discretion. Safe travels.

[@Tsiri09]

Love the fact that you present your mistakes so others can avoid them. Thank you so much!

[@kathygregory9755]

OMG. We've only had our camper for less than a year. Burned up the element thingy in our water heater because we didn't know there was a valve thingy behind the bathroom drawer that was turned to the off position when it was winterized. I have learned so much from watching you and a few other RV VLOGgers. We made seriously comprehensive checklists for hooking up, camp take down, un-hooking, etc. and if we're going very far, my husband always researches where the gas/truck stops are beforehand. Thank you so much, Sean and Kristy, really appreciate all of your help!!

[@richardvandyke9578]

When I was pulling an RV Trailer with my ½ ton pickup it only had a 26 gallon fuel tank. There were places in Nevada where I didn't have enough range to make it between fuel stations, and I had to carry fuel in jerry cans to make it. I'm sure you are well aware of how bad jerry cans are these days. Spilled more fuel than I got in my pickup. When I upgraded to a bigger trailer and a diesel pickup, I installed a Transfer Flow fuel system in the pickup that gives me 74 gallons of fuel. With the much better fuel economy of the diesel pickup and 74 gallons of fuel available I can easily run all day without having to refuel. I belong to a card-lock fueling supplier and carry a location directory with me. We fuel up during the day where it is most convenient.

[@shelleykayart]

That happened to us in our Toyota Matrix pulling a small Uhaul from NC back to Texas ... somewhere in between Augusta and Atlanta and I misjudged the fuel mileage b/c we don't usually tow anything. We drove and drove with no gas stations in site - finally we saw a gas station sign, pulled off and all the pumps were closed! But we also had an angel just like you did - a nice lady in a van with her daughters had pulled off and she called her husband who said there was a gas station about 10 miles down the road - I'm not kidding - and she offered to follow us in case we ran out of gas. We also made it on fumes and were so thankful someone was so kind to help us!

[@geezerglide54]

I'm a RV newbie. I'm really trying to learn from other peoples mistakes, less expensive that way. Your videos have been a great help. I accept that mistakes will be made, but in the school that is life, I hope tuition won't be too high........

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I'm sure you get a lot of "helpful" suggestions but a friend of mine ran into a similar situation at night. He unhitched his RV and drove to the fuel station, filled up and went back and hooked up to his RV. Just a suggestion. Obviously now y'all make sure you don't get into that situation again but maybe it'll be helpful to someone else. Just ran across your channel, love it. Be safe y'all.

[@jking5907]

That's what I would have done! Much better mileage without our trailer behind us.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

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[@DaveSabol]

I've only been pulling an RV for 1.5 years so my knowledge is pretty limited but I've found that the RV'ing community is pretty special. Almost always willing to help, and when they are it's 110%. We just have to keep that spirit alive. As for the mistakes, I'm glad you highlighted some of yours - which weren't too egregious - but they do happen. Just take them as they come and learn what you can from everyone of them. Some are unforced errors, others could happen to any of us. That's why I consider RV'ing an adventure. You really never know. :-)

[@FrankBrocato]

Indeed , take the mistakes with the fun and adventure ,adventure always wins.

[@droningharry]

Just found you guys I’m sitting in a hospital in Omaha NB right now getting tests to figure out the gastrointestinal problem that’s caused me to lose 80+lbs so far. We bought a new 21 ft Sportsman in Feb. our 4th but first full trailer. The first 3 were Popups and sold the last one when our children left home. Now we decided it’s our turn and our time for adventure and fun. Time to enjoy RVing again and teach the Grandkids thatCamping is great! We’re 57 I’m retired wife wants to work so a warm weather and Iowa in the late Spring through fall and a couple big trips a year until LeAn is ready to retire. Then fun nothing but fun and warm all the time. Love the “Slide” what a beautiful easy way to park. Can’t wait to see all you’re stuff! Also in case the name didn’t give me away a big DJI guy. I love my drones and studying for my Part 107 right now! You guys are great!

[@larryz24]

When I hit 1/2 tank I start looking for a fuel stop, at 1/4 tank I consider it empty. I have left my steps down and promptly found a huge rock to take them off.....easy replace, but it was on the virgin outing of our new trailer.

[@wilkiepup1]

We do that too with our diesel. It is possible to suck up crap from the bottom of the tank and can contaminate the injectors and make it very hard to start. This was a lucky break for sure!

[@deanstanden2681]

Great video guys! I once put gas in my diesel car and I called this company to come and drain and fix everything. They turned up in a van that said in giant green luminous letters 'Wrong fuel rescue'. I have never been so embarrassed...the neighbours curtains and blinds were twitching like crazy!

[@503Zephyr]

Biggest one for me....I unhitched without putting X-chocks or tire chocks in place. It is really disheartening to see your 30’ Airstream sliding backwards without being hitched. Several safety checks are now in place to avoid that problem again: X-chocks and tire chocks, hand on emergency brake cable and leave the safety chains hooked until both rigs are stable.

[@a.swifty1081]

Great safety system to keep our trailers from leaving without us!

[@1234dvarela]

I did this one too. The rig did not roll all the way down the hill because the tongue buried itself in the soft gravel. 😳

[@mstina6717]

Thank Goodness for the kindness of strangers and good job Seymour...LOL

[@larryellison9819]

I can only imagine the stress you was feeling when you ran out of fuel. Such pressure. Glad it worked out for you.

[@jaya.0069]

Julie was a kind Lady to stay with you all the way. Nice to know there are still good souls out there. Thanks for sharing this!

[@firehawkcolorado2619]

Love watching your videos, I hope to never run out of gas... We are new Class A owners and I have that fear, so we always stop at gas stations when we get to a half of tank. I know it’s a few mores stops each trip but we want to make sure running out gas is not in our future. As far as mistakes, after we bought or 2015 Thor AXIS with 6000 miles on it, we took our first trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The trip was great, but after getting to our camp site, I noticed both front tires were worn down to the steel belts. We were lucky enough to locate a company that could look at our RV immediately, they installed two new front tires and then did a front wheel alignment. This company was fantastic, we had the chance to go to Santa Fe, New Mexico again 6 months later. During that trip, one of my inside tires sensor broke off and that tire went flat. Again I called the same tire company and they said bring the RV right in. They put a mechanic on it immediately and replaced the tire valve and did a tire balance. I went to pay the bill and the owner said no charge and just give the mechanic a tip. I was floored with his kindness and took care of the mechanic a healthy tip. The company name was Quinn Tire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I respect and trust Mr. Quinn and his staff. It wasn’t till after these two events did I watch a video about getting a wheel alignment on a new RV, I assumed the previous owner did this, and we all know what “assume” means...

[@jameslane2501]

Sorry about hitting the wrong button. Left towards Medford Oregon there is a sign that reads 145 miles to the next services, that’s almost 200 miles between services. That was the longest stretch that I encountered. I have a 2000 Ford duly crew cab with 433,000 miles and still running great. Never touched the motor or transmission stick shift. I’ve replaced the clutch twice, I replaced the original brake pads at 234,000 miles. I love my setup. I’ve had my converted horse trailer since 2002. So I’ve had my truck 19 years and my trailer 16 years which is 1998 model. I love your videos Keep up the good work James In Arizona

[@nosefirst]

I get nervous around a half tank and seems cheaper even though we stop twice as often. At our age, a half tank matches the bladder range better.

[@keithperdue4993]

I started the habit of always topping off soon as my diesel is half gone just cuz of hitting one of those rare "No nuthin' for next 90 miles" stretches & almost running out, I'm too old & decrepit to deal with this out in the hot desert.

[@Will-bp2yc]

Great idea!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Kent Schroeder The bladder......yeah, you got that right, lol.

[@JamesCouch777]

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[@ZoomVictory]

I swapped out my stock 26 gallon fuel tank on my diesel F 250 for a 50 gallon. I can now go between 400 and 500 miles while towing and still have fuel left. Best aftermarket purchase I ever made! Even with that amount of fuel I still carry a 5 gallon can just in case.

[@mic982]

Wow. What suspense! We carry one 5 gal can for diesel but...it almost got us into trouble instead of out. Knowing we had the reserve, I was lured into going (almost) further than we could make, much like you guys. I knew we didn't have enough to get to the next fuel stop, but with the reserve, I figured we did. But after adding the 5 gallons about the time our gauge hit E, we were still almost too far from the next station because we were crossing the mountain in Northern California - our mileage was way down from what I had figured it would be. We made it, probably with a gallon to spare, but I was very worried I had really screwed up. Never again will i rely on my average mpg again but build in a large fudge factor instead. So glad you two made it and were safe. Way to go Seemore.

[@davidtordoff1232]

Julie the JEWEL! So good to know there are people like her out there!!!

[@ShortShortTrailer]

My "personal" dumb mistake was thankfully "thwarted" by my husband! It wasn't in a RV (although we have made many in our various campers throughout the years...) it was in a small airplane years ago! My husband is a private pilot and we were looking to purchase a small airplane... we were test flying, and just like a used car lot they don't put a lot of fuel in the ones for sale. We flew a bit, and he felt we didn't have adequate back up fuel and wanted to stop.... it was getting later, our toddler was in the back seat and starting to be fussy, I said no, let's just get back! But he won out and we stopped and fueled up. I was sort of grumpy at him for taking the time. However, it literally could have saved our lives! As we returned to the airport, we suddenly had a electrical power failure and it was twilight... we needed landing lights, etc. There is a flight procedure to deal with this kind of malfunction, but we had to fly over the the airport a certain way, etc. to get permission to land and let the tower know we had a problem. Naturally we couldn't communicate on the radio as it was out! It took awhile we had to fly in a pattern before we could land as they cleared traffic from our area. If we hadn't stopped to get fuel.... we would have been in big trouble! I haven't been grumpy about getting fuel for any vehicle since! :)

[@brendanwalsh1675]

Best advice... Treat your partner well, get thru it together and expect that mistakes will happen! It's part of the journey. You guys always look so calm! Thanks again! Gaffers tape Is now on the shopping list.

[@williambrown8683]

PLEASE LORD....DON'T LET ME RUN OUT OF FUEL....I PROMISE TO NEVER DO THIS AGAIN.....Yes I have said that prayer........

[@robertmycroft8268]

Me too, except alcohol was the impetus of my promise.

[@dianayates6446]

Me too!!!! But in my car traveling from Dallas back to Albuquerque. I was in NM, but on that long stretch of 40W after Santa Rosa. I was like “oh dear God! Please! My girls won’t wanna walk with me along the desert. Please please please 😬”

[@shawnvanderdoes9823]

Been there done that, hope to never do it again.

[@williamevans2176]

Would not carry a plastic fuel container as shown, only metal safety can.

[@jameslane2501]

I’m a back highwayman. So I chose to have an extra a hundred gallon fuel tank installed in the bed of my diesel pickup. Now I have a range of 1200 miles with still 3/4 of fuel left in my bottom tank. I understand that if you totally run out of diesel you’ll have to pull a glow plug out to get your diesel running again. North of. Winnnemucca NV about 34 miles in Idaho you turn left towards Medford Orge

[@Prionel]

To avoid running out of #2 Diesel Fuel I had a 100 Gal tank/pump/hose and handle installed on my F-250 6.7 L Diesel truck bed back when I first bought it. I've never regretted that decision! Gives me a driving range of about 1000-1200 miles when towing.

[@lakelizard8145]

Julie rocks! That probably made it a little less stressful to know you had backup. Nice lady.

[@a.swifty1081]

Amazing timing for Seymore! On-the-Road angels were with you... Thank you to Julie and every single other helpful and kind people (angels) in our world. Love you and your energy (you too LoLoho)!

[@YangXiViolin]

We have a class A towing a Honda CR-V behind. One time at a pilot station, while getting the fuel I thought might as well to run the tow car’s transmission for a few minutes to keep them lubricated. Then, instead of put the gear back in Neutral, I mistakenly put it in P. and went back finish fueling. When I start to leave the pump station, I heard the tire screaming. I hit the brakes thinking: did somebody almost hit us? Looked around and there was no one, so I start to move again. And there was the tire scream again! Only then I realized what dumb thing I did. Got out of the bus pretending none of the truck drivers were looking, sneaked back in to the car, put the gear in neutral,ran back to the bus and heard all the chuckles on the CB radio.

[@lafifer]

What a wonderful, kind lady! May she be graced with blessings ten-fold! Such a rare gem found in the desert! I cannot stop shaking my head over your faithful truck who gave everything it had to glide you into the gas oasis! Love your videos and your calm presentation! P.S. We have a LOLOHO shirt and would love love love a "Get Hitched" one. I hope you offer it soon!

[@kristymichael]

La Fifer, the Get hitched. shirts are now available in our store! Just visit Amazon.com/shop/LongLongHoneymoon and click the Loloho Merchandise tab! 😁

[@lafifer]

OK - I'll share this one - I couldn't talk about it for months! We were traveling across country from NJ to Montana to pick up our new travel trailer and pulled into a gas station for fuel, etc. Hubby ran to the men's room - I, being so much smarter, ducked into the camper to use the lady's room. Hubby came out - thought I was in the gas station rest room and proceded to move the rig away from the gas pumps while I was perched on the throne! Needless to say, we were at a rinky dink station that wasn't paved and the divots in the yard were legendary! Did you know you can almost get a complete bath while traveling on the throne??? Hubby still guffaws over this - me? Not so much! Moral of the story: Know where your travel companion is at all times!

[@CincyKid]

LOL, that is just too funny!

[@Jon651]

Quick tip for covering a broken cover over a fan opening - remove the interior screen, stick an umbrella up and outside through the roof, open the umbrella, then hang something with a bit of weight from the handle still inside the camper (like a clothes hanger with a shirt or a pair of pants on it). This won't help if you need to drive anywhere and is best to do while at a campsite or stopped somewhere until you can get a replacement cover installed.

[@oldcoog]

On the fuel situation, you were trying to make about 10 miles and estimated you had just about enough to make it. Did you ever consider dropping the Airstream at the rest stop to improve your mileage and returning to pick it up with a full tank?

[@dlwatib]

I agree. Lock the Airstream up and leave it behind for the duration of the emergency. Also, 60 mph is still pretty fast if you're trying to eke out every last mile from the bottom of your tank. Drop the speed down all the way to 45 for best results.

[@michaellowrey8159]

We just bought our 1st RV last weekend. We live on the east coast of Florida and purchased on the West coast of Florida. Our tow vehicle can make it easy over on a Tank of gas. Pulling the RV back it cut us down to almost double the fuel. We made it home with about 30 miles to go. So there is a reason Yeehaw Junction is Yeehaw Junction. Defiantly crossing Florida East/ West = at least 1 stop.

[@lvrv8511]

Julie was a true blessing and Seemore got er done.

[@adamasdobermans]

My bonehead list includes... not chocking tires before unhitching (that will only happen to you once!), not pulling up stabilizers before adjusting tongue jack, forgetting to close the black tank valve after dumping (another one of those that will only happen once) and my favorite (not)- driving several feet before realizing my slide was still fully out. 🤦‍♀️

[@guyramsden2526]

Wow!! What an AWESOME lady!!! We ALL make mistakes!! God Bless you both!! Safe travels!!!

[@gmaneis]

Western Texas may not have the lonliest roads in America, but I'll bet it's near the top of the list for having the largest number of miles without available fuel. I nearly ran out of gas out there in a 30 mpg compact car. Really glad your adventure had a good ending and a guardian angel. Thanks for posting.

[@rkwill100]

Running a diesel fuel tank plumb empty is a great way to fill the fuel filter with crud from the bottom of the fuel tank So, mostly likely the fuel filter(s) need to be replaced

[@makingitmine]

rkwill100 on a happy note you no longer have s bunch of crud in the bottom of the tank!

[@rebellucy5610]

rkwill100 That was probably not the biggest concern at that point.

[@kristymichael]

rkwill100, fortunately this mistake happened on our way to have our engine completely rebuilt! Was that great timing or what?! 😁

[@donrsanders4772]

Last summer we were traveling across Montana, 2000 F-250 with 7.3 and stopped in Deer Lodge for fuel and a break. Filled from a diesel pump and about 230 miles down the road the truck back fired and quit. THERE WAS GAS IN THE DIESEL PUMP. Cost me $325 to have the tank drained and cleaned out plus $85 for the wrecker.

[@_krimzen_]

Wow! Only when Seemore heard “you have arrived at your destination” did he lay down. Hope he got a bucket of oats.

[@todlaurapa_5er143]

Last year we were traveling from Vermont to Pennsylvania and almost ran out of diesel fuel while towing our fifth wheel. So scary! 😬. Our new rule: when the fuel guage reads half, the driver is responsible for telling the co-pilot so they can start searching for a place to refuel. We also now carry a jerry can.

[@hojo70]

I've made quite a few. 1) Forgot to plug in electric umbilical once 2) Forgot to close RV compartment door once, flapping at 65mph in heavy traffic 3) Forgot to lower TV antenna once, bent all up passing under trees 4) Cut turn too sharp and clipped a trash can, long dent and scratch 5) Ran over a curb too fast, tire exploded 6) Wheel bearing failure on trailer failed, I didn't notice until almost too late as the wheel was smoking heavily and almost in flames 7) Accidentally pulled the emergency brake switch cable, it somehow caught fire and melted all the wires There are other dumb things I've done, just can't think of them all right now.

[@brubinsky]

Some 30 years ago, with a few months of pulling our new High Low TT under our belts, we backed into a tricky campsite in the National Forest near Salem MA. As I jacked the hitch off the tv, it began to roll toward the lake. For a few seconds I already envisioned the trailer slowly sinking in the lake. Luckily, the safety chains were still on and saved us. Now chocking wheels is now always #1

[@liven4happynus115]

Now your a seasoned trades man on how to fix RV's...

[@kevinandclaudiamccann3999]

We have been RVing for 2 years, retired, and love it. Although we drive a class C, we noticed that when you were close to running our of fuel that you didn't unhook. Better chance for Seymour to make it to the gas station without having to pull all that weight? Anyway, our big mistake was overnight parking at the perimeter of a Walmart parking lot and losing our roof access ladder to an overhanging branch . Payment for trying to be too inconspicuous. Anyway, Love your videos, thanks for sharing all your fun times.

[@Servinghimalwyz]

I parked my RV on a very, very slight grade on pavement (nose downward) . . . and I forgot to chock my wheels. My weight (I'm pretty heavy) was enough to cause the trailer to shift downward, which bent my front stabilizers and power jack! Fortunately, they didn't break completely; I noticed the problem in time to prevent total failure. But they were bent enough to require attention afterwards. Duh! Lesson learned! I have never forgotten those chocks again.

[@marcnault1613]

2015, our first trip with our newly bought fifth wheel. We stoped at Petersburg VA campground and our site was going so very slightly uphill and levelled up at the top. I had to stop due to the sewer placement so (you guessed it guys) when I unpinned the unit it moved back and within 3 seconds dropped in the truck box (I even had the time to say the trip is OVER). BUT.... I had brought my 4 way folding ladder so the king pin dropped on it, the underneath sat approx 1/64 in over the top of the side bed. MIRACLE.... The ladder saved my behind. REMEMBER, wheel chocks first folks. Stay safe Sean & Kristy and happy trails. Marc & Joanne Nault

[@treysuniverserv1576]

I asked a ranger where I should turn around our Fifth Wheel he pointed to a road and said there was a big turn around at the bottom. Instead of walking down and checking myself I took his word for it. The Oak Tree branch was at 12' 3 our 5th wheel was at 13'2". We took a six foot section out of the roof. It totaled our fifth wheel. Insurence covered the total value and we ended up better than before the accident. The rule learned is always look for yourself and take no ones word that the road ahead is all good.

[@FrankBrocato]

I love your honesty. I am new to RV ing ,sorta anyway but for years I worked with an insurance company dealing with customers RV problems . I developed a rather cynical view of RV travel. I decided to go with it anyway, and like another Man commented ,David Sabol, the RV world of people are more than helpful , I am so happy that I chose a Diesel RV and I tow a MINI Cooper so I can get somewhere to get fuel if needed. thanks again for your candor.

[@Seareay1]

We were so close to making mistake #4 this past Thursday. Going down the road praying and doing 50 mph looking for a diesel station. It's a scary feeling I don't care to repeat.

[@ronhowes7948]

What a left-hanger ! Years ago, I was driving a diesel U-haul and ran out right at pump. It took quite a while, and a call to U-haul, to get it started again. We have a 75 gallon tank in our motor home, but still carry 5 gallons down below for emergencies, saving me 5 gallons of stomach acid over the years just knowing it was there.

[@flintlocke1001]

I got a good story for you. I was boondocking and set up on the most level surface I could find. Still wasn't level but not far off. Without thinking I filled up my grey tank over the course of my trip. Meter was maxed out. Still had a bar left on my black tank. Trip ended and I loaded up and headed out. I plugged the shower drain and sink drains before leaving. I didn't know that my camper was leaning away from the tank sensors. When I got to the road I got out to get a bottle of water and smelled something awful. I opened the bathroom door to find the excess water from my grey tank had flooded the floor and my toilet was starting to fill. Luckily I was only a mile away from a dump station. I had to drain the grey tank a little on the roadside. But left the toilet as is until I reached the station. I dumped, cleaned up, and never spoke of this dirty incident until now thanks to the anonymity of the internet.

[@ericteneyck8691]

I ran out of gas once when I was 19, learned my lesson. 34 years later and it's never happened again. When I travel, once I get below half, I start thinking about stopping and never let it get under 1/4. A lot of my driving is in eastern Colorado, western Oklahoma and west Texas and the stations can be few and far between.

[@3pRanchTx]

You guys certainly dodged a bullet while running out of fuel, LOL! Running out of fuel is hard on a diesel engine, as it can damage the fuel injectors. The engine on our diesel pusher motorhome would also require a manual prime of the fuel filters. This is why I personally try and plan my fuel stops in advance. But then again it’s easy for me to say that, since I have a 100 gal fuel tank. My wife and I were on the edge of our seats as you exited the interstate. Thanks for the laughs, love your videos!

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

CLASSIC! My wife and I were visiting Yosemite and had to camp outside the park. So we unloaded the motorcycle and went for a ride through Yosemite the next day. Well i had no idea that I would be putting 200 miles on the bike that day, and I miss read the map and passed the fuel station. Now when the light comes on on my motorcycle, it is an immediate pull over and get fuel. I made it as far as one of the Ranger stations praying that they would have a land line I could use to call, because of no cell coverage. Low and behold I made it right at closing and was able to call AAA to get fuel delivered. Two hours later the fuel made it to my destination. I laughed so hard when you mentioned fuel! Great Stuff!

[@herranton]

I was on the way to my last delivery of the day one time and I told my dispatcher that I _had_ to stop for gas before I could do it. He insisted I couldn't because the place was closing. I made it there and backed into the dock. The dock was downhill and the last drops of fuel rolled to the back of the tank. When I tried to restart the truck, no dice... I had to call a tow truck to pull me out of the dock because it would've taken 15 gallons of fuel to get the level up to the fuel pickup point in the tank. And on top of it, the filter lost its prime so we had to start it with wd40. The dispatcher had a heck of a tow bill to pay...

[@candelariomedina1611]

That happened to me returning to LA from Las Vegas. Made it to a rest stop on fumes. Saw a handwritten sign saying gas one mile up road and it had an address. Went there, gladly paid $20 for 5 gals of gas. Gas at the time was selling for 75 cents gal. Taught me a good lesson. Love your videos.

[@Jean2235177]

Lol. Confession. We pulled out with the hose still attached to the spigot. The hose trailing behind us... 🤣

[@projet2907]

😅

[@rjpgd]

This past weekend my wife & I were camping in our 2007 27' Dutchman. While I visiting another couples campsite my wife left the door cracked when she thought it was closed then came over with me. Well, our two dog's went on about a three hour adventure! Needless to say we found them after a short thirty minute search. No since getting angry at her or the dogs, just happy we found them.

[@RaptorPackAdventures]

You guys are too funny. We can relate to the no diesel. We cruised I to a station almost out too. We have a 34 gallon tank and put 33.6 gallons in it. LOL Here’s another. We pulled a 43’ 5th wheel before our current trailer. So we’re heading to Mesa, Az and need groceries. What possessed me to drive through a grocery store parking I have no idea. So there I am winding my way down the parking aisle and make my 90° turn. Can you guess it? As our trailer swings, it launches into the rear of a piece of junk pickup. I tear up the rear of our 5ver and he gets a need shiny bumper. We learned our lesson and now NEVER drive through parking lots lol

[@johnosborn783]

Hi. We just passed the Exxon station on IH 10 where you ran out of diesel. Really enjoyed your video. Safe travels. John and Patty, Austin Texas.

[@brucebugbee6604]

I really pulled a bone headed maneuver last year heading out of Moab, UT, that could have been disastrous. When hitching up and hooking up the breakaway trailer brake wire at the campground, I set it too tight and as I made the first turn out of the campground, it pulled the breakaway pin out and locked up the trailer brakes. I instantly knew what had happened and jumped out of the truck to go back and fix it. After rerunning the wire I put the pin back into place and the trailer/truck began to roll. I had to pull the pin back out to get it to stop. Stupid me had forgot to put the truck in park before I jumped out of the truck. I shutter every time I think of what could have happened. God was watching out for me that day. On another occasion, I forgot to remove my scissor chalks before heading out. I mangled them pretty good but at least I didn't blow a tire.

[@douglasgroff7648]

Very fortuitous that you made it over the crest of the overpass before you ran out of diesel. We ran out of gas in our previous tow rig, and literally coasted into a rest area on I-95 in Florida. Thankfully we had 15 gallons of gas in Jerry cans in the bed of the truck and could make it to our destination.

[@curtwalp5120]

There are still nice people out there.

[@Kanou1995]

Even in smaller Town. We have a problem with our truck and we had to stop for the night in South Carolina, Holly Hill. All people we meet were so kind even we are French Canadian.

[@CincyKid]

I don't understand, who doesn't like the French Canadian?

[@Kanou1995]

Fred Haaser it has to do With the language other than that we have been welcome. We love visiting any state

[@frankstith7800]

It was 1974. While in the AirForce, I received orders to change my duty station from Columbus, MS to Spokane, WA. I owned a 1973 VW Super Beetle and a Yamaha 250 motorcycle. The only way to get both vehicles, clothing and stuff to Spokane was to drive. Got a heavy duty trailer hitch attached to the “frame” of my VW, rented a 5’x7’ covered UHaul trailer, loaded it up, and left. Saw several sights along the way, while “camping” in my “RV.” Picked up 2 hitchhikers near Mt. Rushmore. Could only go about 10 to 15 mph going up the Rockies, with or without the extra guys. Was glad I had the hitchers when we ran out of gas coming down the mountain into Butte, MT. They helped push everything the last 500 yards into a gas station. No cell phones, No GPS, no amenity hook ups, just paper maps. I did get a motel room halfway thru for bed & shower. The trip took 6 days. Oddly enough, my new base was the Air Force Basic Survival School, and I was a medic...ah, the good old days.

[@joeofallthings7403]

I was experiencing "Empty Fuel Tank Anxiety" just watching this. That is the worst feeling, wondering if you'll make it to the fuel station.

[@aniblair9650]

I am so happy, I had to share with SOMEBODY- I just hooked my RV (well, Little Guy T@B), to my tow vehicle for the first time! I am here by myself and I did it all by myself! It was a lot easier than I expected. It is daylight and I made sure it was on there properly, LOL.

[@hojo70]

Julie is awesome!

[@mikeh2291]

One key to a happy life (also a happy marriage) is "Celebrate your successes and laugh at your mistakes." Those mistakes end up being the funny stories you tell for many years; like when I locked us out our car, with the motor running, in Alaska, in the rain, at a "rest area", 30-miles from the nearest town. We met the nicest people who sheltered us in their car and gave me coins for the payphone (before cellphones) so I could call the sheriff, who helped get a locksmith to us in about an hour (shake my head and smile).

[@susieevans7064]

Omg was on pins and needles til you got to the station! Yay Seymour!

[@angryllama3414]

Add MAXAIR vent covers and never worry again about vent lids leaking or gone missing. Also, eBay sells telescoping ladders very cheap to store in your RV. They collapse into a small package. I've placed 5 gallon buckets or Rubber Maid under bed storage containers over leaking vents with couple bricks or bag of sand (safer) on top of them. Works well.

[@gwross1978]

Just got back from our first trip rving and my first time setting up I took it off the ball without chocking the wheels, and bent the jack!

[@mowcowbell]

One of my fav videos you've done so far. You could do another dozen of these 'fails' videos and I wouldn't grow tired of it.

[@cheryluhrig-rivard2963]

If you ever lose your vent cover again, do what I did when my vent blew off my Airstream. Remove the screen from the vent and insert a large beach umbrella through the vent then open it, tie something heavy to the end of handle and voila no rain inside!

[@Ranger_rick1469]

We have had very low gas (the light on), not out, in the middle of eastern Wyoming. We dropped the trailer at the rest stop and drove 30 miles into Hot Springs SD on fumes. I thought for sure we would not make it. Forgot to add, we had our two under 6 boys with us, and it was more than 95 degrees. Thanks for bringing up the memories. Maybe this mistake is a right of passage for RVers. That is what I am going to think. ;)

[@lashturner]

I bought a Prolite travel trailer in Maine and so many times came close to running out of gas because My 4cylnder car's mpg went down so much that I didn't realize that 22mpg would go down to less than 8mpg.

[@jasonnye5205]

The fuel lesson is definitely a biggie. I was nerves just watching. I’ll definitely keep your story in my mind for reference if I ever go “ I think I have enough for those last fuel miles.

[@sammorris9609]

Enjoyed the video. I know exactly how you feel. Back in the 1975 I was traveling across the country on a motorcycle, hitting 43 states, with only a two and a half gallon gas tank. I think once or twice I started running out of gas, so I would shake the motorcycle back and forth, it would start back up again, a few times, until I finally coasted into the station and up to the pumps. I think sometimes that's when we learn to pray a little harder. Wish you all the best.

[@2021-j2d]

👏 👏 👏 Seamore may have gotten you to the station but we all know it was “Sweet Jesus” that got Seamore there 😉 Julie was certainly your guardian angels working OT. Great vid!

[@sweetlittlechick945]

My Hubby and I love to watch your videos as it helps us along as we start our Full time RV life!!!

[@pamelabell5084]

Question if you unhooked the Airstream would the truck have made it without running out of gas ?

[@seanryan5311]

I was thinking the same thing, better fuel mileage when not towing.

[@stevekraynik2991]

Came here to ask the same question...

[@calgal5752]

Pamela Bell I wouldn't leave my Airstream anywhere along a highway!!!

[@seanryan5311]

Yes, that’s true.

[@pamelabell5084]

One went to fuel up one stayed at the rest area

[@randomspirit]

I was on the edge of my seat and holding my breath while silently cheering Seymour on. Too funny! And I loved how you both kept your sense of humor through the whole thing. Two thumbs up!

[@suekelderhouse5160]

God bless Julie!!

[@mattinthehat22]

I ran a little (diesel) farm tractor out of fuel when I was about 16... I’ll never do that again. My stepdad didn’t let me forget it for decades.

[@LisaMarli]

I drive a Prius V! 35 to 40 mpg 11 gallon tank, we go 300-350 miles a day. Yeah, I was planning to get gas in the morning as we were leaving the motel and forgot, oops. About 50 miles out the low gas light goes on. We're taking I-10 east from El Paso. There is nothing. Gas Buddy, blank. Google maps, nada. I'm drafting behind trucks. Going for optimum gas mileage. And then the Rain decides to come down in buckets! Suddenly a miracle occurs, a Truck Stop not on the map appears. We get our gas (price was actually good for this part of Texas), since we have to pay inside, I wander around. It was an old leaking building, gas, a run down cafe, and sad couple of rooms motel. I think they had just bought the place. So I got points with Google for posting about a new place. And the last time I saw pictures of it, it looks like they've put some love into it. 10.5 gallons into the 11 gallon tank. *Whew* PS Yes, if we have the battery, we can go about 10-20 miles battery only. Top speed is 40mph, and the car will NOT be happy with you. You will get a Check Engine Light. Luckily, I've not gone that far. But I've had friends who have.

[@LisaMarli]

And I love gaffers tape. It is the best fix it tape. 👌 👍🖖🤙

[@CincyKid]

Almost sounds like a Twilight Zone episode....

[@kylelee7816]

First night out, first time with a travel trailer, I pulled out the emergency break away plug without realizing what it was. Figured it out in less than a half mile. I needed new brakes on my brand new trailer. I built a checklist, just like a pilot and go over it with my wife each time we go out now. Thanks for sharing.

[@cathyann1601]

I was practically holding my breath as you're on your way to the gas station on fumes! Whew!

[@pgrant7688]

I try to plan everything, EVERYTHING for our long RV trips. I know I can worst case get 300 miles out of a 31 gallon tank of diesel. I fueled up in Caspar WY for a trip west across that state. Instead of 10 mpg I was getting 6-7 mpg into a headwind. We pulled into a gas station with 18 miles left in our tank. Worst case is worse than worse case.

[@georgevance399]

Isn’t it great that at least they’re mistakes we can laugh at? Eventually. We’ve only had our trailer for 3 months so we haven’t had time for too many mistakes yet. However, we made the mistake of assuming that the hitch coupler was still at the right height when we tried to hitch up at the storage yard. We didn’t take into account the the storage yard has an uneven, dirt/gravel surface. So the ball height was now too high. As my wife directed me back towards the trailer, there was a loud bang as the hitch smashed into it. Lesson learned: Don’t assume anything. Yes, you guys know what happens when you do. Another dumb mistake. I had a buyer lined up to buy my F350, diesel, dually one hot day in Phoenix. So, I thought I should get it washed before the guy came out. The employee at the car wash directed me into the car wash. It looked like he was looking at the driver’s side of my truck and the automated payment machine. So what could go wrong, right? Suddenly, I heard a loud crashing sound. Yep. I now had a big gash in the side of my rear fender and the truck was no longer for sale. Lesson learned: Never trust anyone else to do what you should have done yourself.

[@blairgarber]

I’ve run out of gas 3 times in my life and coasted into a filling station each time. The first time was on eastbound I 80 in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere Wyoming West of Laramie, just as I crested a very high hill and saw a fuel station. Gravity took me down the hill, down the off ramp, onto the road under the highway and I costed into the gas station stopping in front of the closest pump without touching the brakes. Thank god for rack & pinion steering! Once in the suburb where I grew up within sight of a gas station on the same side of the road. Just dumb luck. And once on the approach to the Dumbarton Bridge after the toll booths. The car sputtered I yanked the wheel went onto a service road (going the wrong way), just made it up a slope as the engine died, saw a station across the intersection, which I coasted through against the light without power steering and into the station stopping next to the pump. That one was scary I somehow I jumped 2 curbs and drove around a gate during that one but I can’t remember all the details. I do remember I had 3 people with me and I was so busy and everything happened so fast, I didn’t really pay any attention to them until we stopped. When I looked over smiling I saw they were literally petrified. It made me laugh because if I hadn’t been the one at the wheel I’d have been scared out of my mind too. It must have been scary because I also remember as I jumped one of the curbs thinking glad it‘s a rental. Unbelievable luck each time. I’ve driven through every state in the lower 48 except North Dakota

[@benderrodriguez849]

Why wouldn't you put the bowl on the outside??? Haha

[@superwoman8584]

I wondered why they didn't turn the bowl upside down so that water couldn't collect in the bowl. If it had rained hard enough to fill the bowl it could have fallen to the floor...and they'd of had water everywhere inside. ;)

[@sbf11]

Mistakes..I have made a few...my scariest for certain was when I was unhitching and had blocks under the jack foot, my wheel chocks were not solid under the wheels due to gravel and as soon as the ball came out of the hitch the camper started rolling backwards....the jack foot slipped off the blocks and hit the ground hard. Luckily, the camper only rolled about a foot before stopping. Lesson learned. X-chocks go on after leveling and before un-hitching. It took a bit to un-pucker after that one.

[@gregoryadkins2213]

I guess(Loloho)got(Sololo)on fuel.Sorry I couldn’t resist.

[@chareagletalley2530]

Thanks for the tip on carrying x-tra fuel in back of truck! Need to get one of those for my TT, when I begin longer haul's. One thing I have learned, just driving the truck, it is not good to let a tank get too low, and especially empty, as it can cause issues, it happened to me, and had to have a new fuel pump replaced. Love your tips, as I am a 'Newbie', only made 2 35 mile trips to a local St. Park/Lake, just learning the process of setting up/breaking camp, as I am 69, and travel with my 2 cats.

[@makingitmine]

Dumb mistake? I bought our first travel trailer off of ebay buy putting a low ball offer on it thinking that there was no way I would hit the reserve price. Not only did a hit the reserve price my wife wasn't at home to get her approval. That made a very interesting conversation later that evening. The best part is that I live in Denver and the camper was in Grand Rapids Michigan.

[@annisarich]

OH My..... You win LOL

[@makingitmine]

Richard Lindsay I’m lucky I survived. In several states I’m pretty sure this would have been justifiable murder...lol

[@Pack.Leader]

OMG! I hope you ended up loving the trailer! Tell us how the story ends.

[@makingitmine]

Bea, Honey dog and me the good news is that the camper was a good deal. We used it for a season and traded it in on the travel trailer of our dreams. My wife and I laugh about it now but it wasn’t one of my better moments.

[@Pack.Leader]

I'm sure it wasn't. Too funny. I'm glad it worked out in the end and you now have the trailer of your dreams.

[@joelee1972]

The fuel issue is why I installed a fuel transfer tank in the bed of my truck. I have extra fuel while traveling for scenarios such as yours when it's miles to a gas station. Plus, I have farm equipment, so when not traveling with my camper, I can easily fill my tractor and other diesel equipment.. If your still on the road, if this happens again, I'll gladly help you guys out

[@Pack.Leader]

I love this series. It's great to confess your mistakes and not hide in shame. I have to say that I was thrilled to hear Kristy singing Hallelujah and giving thanks to "Sweet Jesus." Made me so happy. Thanks to that Julie lady for being your guardian angel and driving behind you all the way to the station! Seemore, you did great! I wonder if you could have made it all the way to the pump if you drove 55. I'm going to your site on amazon now to put some of that gaffer's tape in my cart. I bought that holding tank treatment from your link in another video. I want to make a habit of helping you for all the help you have given to me. :) It ain't no thing. Love you guys. Love the Loloho national forest sign! Very cute. And great thinking, taping that bowl under the fantastic fan. I hope you do more of these. I'm sure you have more gaffs. I'll have to think about ones I want to share. Mostly I've just backed into a few trees and rocks which has bent my tailpipe to the point of being unusable for the sewer hose and now I have to carry it in a garbage bag. I just can not get used to backing this rig up. I underestimate my length and this is the saddest part of all. I have a back-up camera. (A crummy one, but I do have one.)

[@2009mechanic]

I carry 2- 6 gallon cans and a smaller 2.5 gallon one that fits nicely on the rear rack of my motorcycle. If I really do run out , I can always roll out the motorcycle and go get more for the truck. I run a 2008 1/2 ton 4x4 5.3L Gm work truck with 34 gallon tank. Pulling a 29' 5th wheel toy hauler camper , I get about 10 MPG average with it towing right at 60 MPH and the range I usually get around 300ish miles between needed fuel stops. If I miscalculate my fuel range , I can always dump the 91 octane into the truck that's in the cans for the motorcycle and ATV. BTW , gasoline is double once you cross into Canada so top it off before crossing. Once you get into certain areas of Canada , THERE IS NOTHING THERE !! So watch your fuel usage and range.....and ALWAYS know where your next 2 potential fuel stops are.