Overrated RV Gear!

[@AllAboutRVs]

What would you consider as an Overrated piece of RV gear? RV Rear View Camera. bit.ly/3TsCqhs Amazon camera. amzn.to/3wO1mHd JT Strong Arm Stabilizer. amzn.to/3T9Y74y X-Chocks. amzn.to/43dvoQF Rubber Chocks. amzn.to/3T9ZfVQ Road Atlas For Large Vehicles. amzn.to/3wO3S08 Favorite TPMS. bit.ly/3V5jt5E Amazon TPMS amzn.to/49NP8Nq Dash Camera. bit.ly/438eEdP Amazon Dash Camera. amzn.to/4ccZOa7 EPO Surge Protector. 50 amp amzn.to/3PCRc2X EPO Surge Protector Hardwire. amzn.to/4a3pIuW Truma Tankless Water Heater. bit.ly/3Tvc1zC

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

If any camera manufacturers are watching this or reading comments I would hope for a couple of things. The ultimate back up camera system would work with the existing monitor/infotainment system or be capable of connecting with the rearview mirror. It would also be able to record video for evidence for a crash or other events that one could easily access from a looping recording or something like that. It would integrate existing furrion rear camera and side view cameras with any other cameras that the vehicle might already have such as a hitch camera or in bed camera and rear view cameras. I just think the large dash mount monitor that Furrion has is a bit too large for putting on the dash but if you put it anywhere else you can't view it easily. They could easily have a monitor that would replace your rear view mirror that works as a monitor when you need it and then disappears into a normal mirror when you don't. Furrion could also integrate a recording mode into their monitor to put it to a small card that you could download or replay when needed. Also Furrion could put a front facing camera on any monitor they have and replace the dash camera. The technology exists to do all this but nobody has thought to do it or does not want to do it so that you have to purchase additional systems. Great video, I just purchased a new Furrion with the side mount cameras but find that I am still wanting a bit more. Thanks, Pat

[@KevinCoop1]

I saw a tow truck video and the guy needed to chock an RV dual axel tires. So he went to his truck, and got an approximately 24” 2x4. He stuck it between the tires with top toward the direction to not move toward. One tire can’t climb the board and the other tire can’t turn because the other tire is pushing the board to it.

[@doughinkle2947]

Great tip for setting the wheel chocks on gravel.

[@rvgearandfar]

I think the biggest RV gear name misnomer is the XChocks - I personally really like them... as STABILIZERS to reduce front to back movement, NOT to chock the rig. That being said I think XChocks work BEST for lower weight rigs - mainly travel trailers. With rigs 10K+ lbs I'd agree that you won't see as much benefit.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good points Josh!

[@erhodes352]

They are definitely not for chocking tires to prevent the RV from moving. I know from personal experience. They also get loose as the tires cool down so you have to make sure to retighten them or they are virtually useless.

[@fmemories]

You nailed it. Saying Xchocks do not work on a beefy 5th wheel is not the whole picture. On my "lightweight" 30 ft pull behimd they do help fore/aft a good bit. But I also agree cross stabs are best...but expensive too and harder to install for most ppl.

[@chrisg1190]

I only have front and rear jacks on my 38’ 12k 5er and I noticed a big difference with x chocks. They didn’t eliminate all movement and a 6 point system is still far superior but I’d recommend them. And yes, I of course use traditional wheel chocks for safety.

[@danieldorchester5221]

I love my x-chalks. 30 foot travel trailer (10 k loaded) Big help when I’m on blocks which is common for us. I tighten them, do the rest of my setup and tighten them again after all my other stabilizers are set up.

[@CFPVideoProductions]

good video. Paper map...is a must. City and town names can be duplicated on your travels. I have people telling me of traveling to the wrong city or town because they entered the wrong info in the GPS. Long runs can sometimes be shortened by looking at a map and determining that the GPS route is not for you.

[@bertkelly7650]

Yes, have an Atlas also. Comes in handy when losing signal or going different than GPS.

[@rvgoingnow]

One thing many people don’t realize is that surge protectors are sacrificial, so if you do get a surge it’s dead and you’re spending $$$ to buy a replacement. The Power Watchdog you showed in the video has the added benefit of having a roughly $40 replacement circuit board that burns out during a surge event. So, you don’t have to buy a whole new, quite expensive, surge protector. That, of course, is in addition to its EPO functionality.

[@romaldemgle5867]

Love the watch dog I got hooks to the phone on a wab site so you can see the power in real time

[@rvgoingnow]

@@romaldemgle5867just another reason to love it

[@thehigsy]

I dont understand why these surge protectors don't have circuit breakers that can be reset

[@j.a.1785]

​@@thehigsyso they can sell more. Capitalism.

[@marcoeis6598]

​@@thehigsy because, as with any circuit breaker the more they trip, the more sensitive they become to tripping making them weaker over time

[@wendywilliams9355]

I agree with you about the X chocks for a fifth wheel, we had them and rarely used them as they didn't seem to make much of a difference. However, now that we have a small tandem axle travel trailer, they make a big difference with stabilization. So we love them for the travel trailer. We also keep a paper map in the truck, and although we rarely use it, when we need it, we really NEED it!

[@mmmd3429]

Don't forget to download your Google maps for offline use. Works wonders.

[@thatdave86]

Along with the tire monitor,add a digital thermometer gun to check wheel heat .

[@norm2732]

You are right about paper maps/map books

[@anthonyb2334]

Jared, I have a class A, but have owned 7 other motorized and a trailer. I agree on the cameras. My rear camera cable went bad and that was a big deal. I use my mirrors more than my side cameras but definitely need the rear. I carry the Rand McNally wire bound maps as well. Absolutely essential. TPMS! Yes, must have. In the old days, before they were available if you had a leak you wouldn’t know until it was too late. The power watchdog saved me from a campground’s bad wiring,and saved my rig when an electrician wired my home RV plug-in at 240V Thank you for another informative video.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks!

[@mum2jka]

The surge protector point is so true. We have a surge protector on the pedestal, had a thunderstorm one night, never lost electricity, never had an issue with the RV, but on packing up our 50amp cable we noticed it had melted! Not good. Now we are extra vigilant and are going to get a protector built into the RV itself.

[@shiftfocus1]

We have a set of Camco “wheel-stop” clamps, and love the extra stability they provide - which is substantial. Having said that, a few key differences from your setup: Ours is a 24’ TT, not a fifth wheel. Our outrigger style stabilizers provide good lateral and vertical stability, but no fore-aft. We do not use the clamps as chocks. The clamps go on last, to take out the jiggle. Can we do without them? Sure. We did for about 4 years. Now that we have them, we all sleep better.

[@gr8705]

On newer FORDS, you can get a hardwired rear camera and hardwired TPMS that will display on the 12” screen instead of adding additional electronics to your dash. It’s not cheap and not easily installed, but the truck will notify you of any problems with your tires.

[@edgramza]

When you check into new backup cameras take a look at the Halo system. I bought mine 2 years ago and love it. The screen is doubles as a rear view mirror and has a dashcam built in! The camera itself also has a microphone on it so you can actually hear instructions from your spotter live time! Picture is excellent and the system records what you see behind you and of course records as the dashcam. No other monitors needed on dash or windshield. Check it out. Love your videos!

[@sykesc2]

For those of us who have stabilizers rather than leveling jacks the X-chocks make a big difference in taking out the front-to-back slight roll even when we are well chocked. The X-chocks also reduce the lateral stress on the stabilizers. I agree with another poster that the name is misleading because they are meant to stabilize not chock.

[@tedsheldon11]

I agree! My underrated is a collapsible wagon ,helps hauling laundry and trash (we have a trash one someone abandoned) Underrated. 2nd ac that is ducted with a heat pump.

[@TonyYarusso]

As someone who travels solo (so no spotter) and parks in very tight spaces routinely, the side cameras are fantastic for me for sure.

[@theroadoffaith7855]

Agree. Never use my side cameras but always use my rear view for the road - not usually for backing. I like my mirrors and GOAL

[@brucetifer]

The motor carrier atlas is a good idea. As a retired truck driver I think the laminated one is easier to read little bit more expensive but much easier than the paper ones.

[@danielwessinger1495]

You are the first that I’ve seen that recommends or suggest to use the serge protector to check the pedestal and an EPO permanently installed for voltage swings as I have. Great vids, keep it up.

[@gphilpot1]

If you are considering a replacement backup camera, Amazon has some models that are a lot better than most. I bought a single camera unit (can do up to 4) with a 7" screen. You can thank me later saying go to 7". What is important is my camera is completely battery powered with a small but adequate solar panel and mounts with a seriously strong magnet (rubber coated). The biggest benefit I have is I can use this expensive camera for other needs and applications. It just serves for better versatility.

[@waynehowes523]

One of the things I really like about the Tire Minder is it tells you the temperature as well. This can alert you to other things such as a bearing starting to fall. And it sends that alert on your phone app. you don't have to keep checking.

[@farmdoc9252]

Thx Jared! I think another overrated item is propane tank measuring. Just easy to have only one open and when it’s out switch to the other and go fill the empty one.

[@jos9569]

and this is why this channel is a must-sub for all RV'rs. Thanks!

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

We absolutely LOVE our Truma systems!!! I can’t recommend them enough as well as a solid surge protector as ours has saved us from subpar electrical. We hit one campground with friends that on busy and hot weekends cannot supply enough power so it cuts off for low voltage regularly.

[@timaz1066]

Nice suggestion for the wheel chock. On the toilet paper, I put a bidet on my toilet this winter, and it was very cheap and very easy to install and I don’t use much toilet paper at all. And there I even gave you a little rhyme. L O L.

[@alanjohnson2853]

Keyboard warrior here, 😀Paper maps! Yes! If you don't keep paper maps, at least as a backup, you are foolish.Trusting a GPS system can be very sketchy. As far as X-Chocks go, like so many things in life, it depends. For us, when we are traveling and staying someplace overnight, we just use the X-chocks. Sure, they don't do a superior job stopping the trailer from jiggling, but our stabilizers are manual, and it's not worth messing with for and overnight stop. When we stay for multiple days we will put the stabilizers down, but we really stay more than ten days, so a more elaborate system is overkill.

[@OK62776]

I have a 39 foot grand design bumper pull, i can confirm that xchalks were one of the best money well spent for my trailer along with putting in a residential fridge

[@mkz6475]

We have a new GMC 2500 and went with the GM rear camera to be able to see everything on the truck screen. I don’t see the purpose of the side cameras on the trailer because most newer trucks have them and are sufficient. Also, the truck came with the TPMS sensors to place on a trailer that reads on the screen as well. X Chocks keep our trailer from rocking back and forth when just walking around

[@christopherjacob6209]

the blind side when turning is super helpful for tail swing

[@bitworkx6028]

Tire pressure monitor pro, It helps me make wise decisioms. I pulled into a fuel station and the steering was harder than normal. The right tire was low. Before I discovered that I orobably drove 20 miles to another station, who s inflator was broken. I put together the Harbor Freight 12v compressor. It saved the day. The TPS could have gave me a bigger clue to my problem.

[@jamesmclamb3682]

1. My new F450 has that side camera on the truck that automatically turns on when the turn signal is activated. It's more annoying than anything. 2. Never had stabilizers in over 20 years. I do use RV Snap Pads and I built my own custom wooden blocks to go underneath each landing gear leg. But that's enough. 3. Not only paper maps but also a recent copy of The Next Exit book. 4. Don't have a TPMS for the camper yet but thats coming soon. 5. Have used dash cams for over ten years. 6. Never used a surge protector in over 20 years of RVing. Maybe I'm just lucky? 7. This is our first toy hauler with the Truma. We LOVE it!

[@ChipLohman]

Just when I was about to think of myself as an experienced RV'er... "slide the chaulk down the tire instead of through the gravel." Eureka! thanks Jarod. Anything to share about slide-top sweepers, after a night of falling leaves? (I made one for us...)

[@mikewebster2984]

I like your tip about the rubber chocks - thanks

[@ItsMeGiga]

Like others have said xchocks on your standard bumper pull are a really great value. For less than $100 you can immensely increase your front to back stability in conjunction with those little scissor stabilizers. BUT if you can afford a cross bar style stabilizer those are much more effective. For the weekend warriors an xchock will help with motion sickness (my wife gets that) and will put less lateral stress on your scissor stabilizers and your tongue jack. For a 5th wheel with something like a ground control system, not much value add.

[@douglasdillon9280]

We installed the Truma this fall for endless hot showers when having four people in the 5th wheel and this week we get to use it for the first time! I did it totally based on your review and like you said pricey but I believe it’ll be worth its weight in gold! Recently I’ve seen all these posts complaining about tankless but like you said not the Truma. Thanks for your videos and recommendations.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That is awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as we have.

[@CarolRomano-y4g]

You mentioned the paper map or road atlas. SPOT ON, if I had a dollar for evertime my GPS on my phone leads me down some goat trail simply because it's the shortest way. Technology is GRAND . . . WHEN IT WORKS!

[@crashweekly7925]

JT strong arm's are amazing, I had them on my 36' Fiver. Unfortunately I had to leave them on my old trailer as my new one has a 6 way hydraulic stabilizer and it won't work with it. Well worth the money for them if you get a lot of rocking and moving in your trailer. 😉 As for the map it has a multi purpose, you can use it to start a fire in your pit or if you have to stop for an emergency bathroom break and run out of TP.

[@dowmer3093]

Thanks Jared, with regard to the Truma tankless water heater I absolutely agree. I’ve had mine for a couple years in our Winnie FLX trailer. It is the best water heater by far I’ve ever used. A miser with water and incredibly convenient and useful. I can’t say enough good things about it. Also, when paired with the Truma system of a propane heater and A/C, the entire system is incredibly efficient and comfortable.

[@pauldem544]

I wish the Truma had the 'Dial a Temp' that the Furrion has. It's nice to be able to set the temperature and not have to worry about wasting water in the shower mixing hot/cold for the right temp. And you just turn hot off and on to save water when showering. Add that to the Truma and it would be the best!

[@AllAboutRVs]

That would be nice. I did like that when we had our first tankless water heater.

[@TraconWizard]

Yes, paper map (backup). Side camera if traveling solo.

[@MrEroshan]

I love our JT Strong arm, made a huge difference.

[@jeffreybarnett1398]

I use Steadyfast which appears to be what you show on your video. These were the first ones I have tried so I cannot compare them to any other brands. Took me about 2 hours to install. I highly recommend them.

[@janicevaszlavik8386]

There are a number of reasons to use paper maps. I have found them necessary to understand the surrounding area. Sometimes I don’t understand why GPS would send me in certain directions.

[@Outlaws28]

Great content as always! I also think having two cameras in the back is a good idea. I bought the Haloview BT7 kit with four cameras. I considered putting two on the back but my RAM is big and hard to judge so im putting the second one on the front. The Haloview has a DVR function that supposedly works like a dashcam. Haven't tried it yet. I've seen a couple of inexpensive magnetic cameras that connect to your phone. Im going to give that a try. The tailgate cam on the RAM is not great for hooking up. There's a shadow that covers the the portion i need to see. When im backing in I'll try it on the back if the Travel Trailer.

[@shawnshreves1243]

Great video and I agree with everything you've said. I figure buying these "things" as protecting the $70,000 investment in our trailer so things like the TPMS, the surge protector, water pressure control, rear camera (for safer backing, and lane changes) as just part of the equation. Newcomers need to understand you don't get everything you need when you buy a trailer. Even the stinky slinky needs to be of good quality or you will "pay the price" someday. Thanks for all you guys do!

[@lilianreese7195]

Jared, looking for more ideas for video ? How do you check your trailer shock absorbers for wear? Mine have about 20k on them and do not see any hydraulic leakage or unusual tire wear , no bouncing. Ever seen anyone who has added 17” led tail lights two feet higher to the back their trailer because their OEM twilight S can not be seen good enough?

[@mooreadventures]

Paper map: the other thing I like is I think I can better visually see across my route locations that would ordinally disappear when you zoom out. These are often small towns/cities, rivers, lakes and other places of interest. Maybe instead of going straight down the interstate, I look at finding alternate routes to through places of interest. Some map systems will help with this, but I still think a paper map just gives you a better visualization. Plus the added advantage of more fail proof than cell phone coverage/internet access.

[@josephlawless6013]

Have you looked into AG cams. The one that comes to mind is Dakota Digital. You have options for multiple cameras and I think split screen.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

tires don't pick up punctures and deflate, overheat or over pressurize and blow and they don't give you any indication of an impending catastrophic failure when they're cold in the morning or when they're not rolling down the road at 65 mph. But yes, check wear and lugs while stationary. To do so while moving is not only extremely dangerous, but also impractical; side cameras could help with that though.

[@russellnesbitt4548]

I agree with the side camera. It was a waste of money that I put on my 5th wheel. Now, I have a Class C, not only is it not needed, I hate them because when the blinkers go on, my google maps goes to the side camera so it blocks whats on the map.

[@cjstrasser]

I agree about side cameras. We bought a barely used small trailer that came with back and side cameras. Side cameras? Isn't that what my mirrors are for(?) and when backing into a site I prefer the wife and husband combination. Oh and we also like paper maps. It give us the BIG picture!

[@NM-235]

I’m sure the truma is awesome but we really like our furion tankless heater. It had a short learning curve and performs well.

[@keithwoods7206]

Real paper maps are the best, we also use a motor-carriers atlas also.🙌🏼

[@davezorn]

Check out “Kleen tank” the one guy I seen said to use regular toilet paper and it doesn’t have to be septic safe. Rv’s have holding tanks not septic tanks.

[@btorr2945]

While I do not put toilet paper in my black tank. I believe he was just pointing out “septic safe” toilet paper is made to breakdown just as easy as the toilet paper made for RV use; just at a cheaper price.

[@SpykersB]

@@btorr2945u missed the point, u dont need it breaking down, period. It's a holding tank lol. 🍻

[@btorr2945]

@@SpykersB depends on your system and how much you use, how long it sits in the tank. It doesn’t break down as fast or as much as people believe. You do realize there are RVs out there that uses piping. Still can clog, besides, a lot of people want as much waste including toilet paper to be broken down as much as possible for faster and easier dumping. but, To each his own. lol.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I’ve heard it and I’ve also helped people with toilet paper clogged systems. Believe me toilet paper breaking down is a good thing.

[@SpykersB]

@@AllAboutRVs clogged because not using enough water, n way too much toilet paper. And betya they were still using the stuff to break down their toilet paper anyway, lol 🍻

[@timf6916]

Yes, Good information. I hardly ever use my side cameras.

[@dans.5608]

As far as the on-demand water heater, I simply set mine to a temperature that is comfortable for the shower and doing dishes. No need to waste water mixing to get the right temperature. Yes, you do get a little cold while the heater ignites.

[@flashgordon9989]

Truma AquaGo Comfort water heater can't be beat in my opinion. I replaced a Fogatti (OEM installed) and there is no comparison. My wife wasn't happy that I spent the money, but quickly decided differently after her first shower while boondocking. I was able to locate one and install it myself. Since that time, that particular vendor doesn't have them anymore. It was over $500 less than what a dealer quoted for cash and carry. There is not a clause in their warranty statement about not having warranty if it wasn't installed by an authorized truma dealer.

[@jasonspringfield5601]

I use an SD card and record my Haloview cameras. So the rear and side cameras also function as my trailer’s dash camera for any incidents. Side cameras = not overrated, but that’s just my opinion.

[@StuPedasso]

TPMS 👍 'cause I've never seen a blow-out happen while stopped (seriously though, check the tires at every stop)

[@jjones5424]

Jared, if people have an older 5th wheel WITHOUT auto-leveling OR a bumper pull trailer the X-chocks work very well!! Not everyone has the newer or larger towables with the auto-leveling, strong arms or other types of stabilizers. Some of us are "old school".

[@AllAboutRVs]

I hear you but we also tried many stabilizers on our last RV that was 20 years old with no auto level and the bolt on stabilizers were always the best by far. I knew my X-chocks opinion wouldn’t be popular but after the test I did there was a large difference. I’m not trying to come across condescending but just want honest info out there after a side by side test. Many people don’t have time or the gear to test like that to see how each perform to help make an informed decision.

[@stevesmith-mc9hc]

Agree on paper maps; provides big picture. Anyone else been on a rabbit chase thanks to your GPS sending you on the shortest route?

[@jam5158]

As far as toilet paper goes I was using "septic safe" paper and it was kind of a thick one which caused it to plug my drain when I emptied the tank. Now I try and avoid any "septic safe" paper that feels thick to the touch. The Walmart Everyday brand use to work really well but they changed it up and now it's thicker. I actually went back to single ply (eww I know) which breaks up much more easily, you just have to use a bit more then 2 ply. Reading a paper map is a lost skill. I showed my 32 yr old son one and asked him how to use it and he was like, hmmm??

[@mkroach59]

I know from experience that the X chocks are useless to keep your camper from rolling down a grade. I use the large rubber chocks like you have.

[@Outlaws28]

They are not designed to keep an RV from rolling. They are for stability only.

[@CampgroundViews]

Good video thanks for making it!

[@radioactivemike1]

I hate to say it, but Ford probably has your camera solution. It’s not perfect, but you can hard wire a camera on the back of the trailer and have it appear on the giant sync screen with all the other camera views. You can totally nerd out with the yaw sensor and drive your trailer with the knob on the dash and all the camera views.

[@risbill1]

We bought the harbor freight version of the x chock and they did really help on our old 2006 TT with the front to back motion. However since we bought our new TT that has auto leveling which is much more robust than those scissor jacks so I'm not sure we really need them anymore.

[@stevertherver3887]

Great topic! When you're just following your nose, and want to see the big picture, a paper atlas is a must!

[@AllAboutRVs]

So true!

[@RichardQuaid]

Adding a portable camera with a clip and magnet to mount it easily would complete any camera array.

[@LEOhopeful]

As an RV or by Hobby but a commercial truck driver by trade, I cannot stress the importance of a paper map / Atlas enough. Never trust the gps, especially in RV / truck They are not to be trusted as far as height and size restrictions. You are still responsible to look at every sign, instead of the screen giving you direction

[@Jeffbob442]

Ok, I am so glad it's not just me...X chocks are heavy and take up alot of space...and not sure I have ever been in a spot were I could not find a way to use my rubber Chocks! The Paper map is a must..see the big picture and who want's to pay the stupid RV only TP prices! Get the cheapie ''Great Value// stuff...Great job !

[@JAMESMT-mm6zl]

Ask your tire guy about x choks, really hard on tires. I always carry maps, real help when planning your route.

[@grandadjess1731]

I believe there is one additional reason why these RV side camera should move up in rating. I too have the Haloview and just by adding a 250 gig sim card it is recording all the time and supplements what my Garmin dash camera cannot record. Jess

[@AllAboutRVs]

Great point.

[@armymutt25A]

I have the same side cams. Took them off my old RV and wanted to put them on the new one. One problem - the side lights on the new one are vertical and if I put the cams on with horizontal lights, I can't open the cargo bay doors. May look into running wires up a bit and having double the light on the side.

[@mitchstephen5491]

Rear view safety makes great backup cameras

[@angelaklinger2951]

I totally agree on paper maps!

[@diverm2371]

Thanks Jared As Always, Great video.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks

[@bw6078]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@wayneyoung50]

We have the cross brace on the front of our 5th wheel, but wonder if it is what caused our landing gear to fail. Since it puts pressure on the legs, spreading them to make them stable, I think it may have caused the legs to bind up, leading to the gears stripping. Considering the tripod for the king pin.

[@DavidLaFerney]

Our used 27’ Airstream came with X chocks and they work great as far as I’m concerned - they never slip at all - I don’t even have anything else. Just saying.

[@Outlaws28]

Xchocks are not designed to keep an RV from rolling. They are for stability. You really should consider adding a set of heavy rubber chocks like Jared uses.

[@rogergraves242]

Correct when u have No cell service u will need AOld style map laminated map piercer because it’s Coffee spill free.

[@chadkoller7809]

Always a great video and content

[@patbullard9276]

I still contend that the tankless water heaters still don’t deliver instant hot water. You still have to run out the cold water that is in the water line between the water heater and the tap and the conventional water heaters have the same amount of cold water between the devices. The way I see it is that the tankless heater has an endless supply and that’s it’s main advantage. No more or less wasted water.

[@Myself-u5d]

Xchocks are another added theft prevention item, won’t stop someone from steeling your camper but it will slow them down

[@Chasingthesun2019]

I have the atlas but the one that’s shellacked and on a spindle lol. Use it quite often.

[@coaltowking]

A few things: The x-chocks work great as chocks and can be used anywhere. I'm not sure why you keep acting like they're stabalizers. Paper maps are objectively worse than digital maps. Digital maps are vector files that change as you zoom/rotate/etc.

[@seanLeprechaun]

I have a dumb question about tankless water heaters. I'm not surprised that they're unable to heat the water continuously using electric and must use propane because that's a big electrical load for a trailer but isn't there value for a tanked system in having two methods to heat the water? When I'm connected to shore power, I don't use ANY propane to heat water. That seems more environmentally sound also. It seems like giving up the option to use electric to go tankless is a big negative. Am I missing something?

[@tjshine7444]

I agree about the Sideview cameras...Overated. I find myself turning on just the rear camera while driving on the highway. On the same subject, Furrion Camera system OVERRATED!!! I installed the Halo system on my previous Toyhsuler and loved it. My new rig has the Furrion system, and the picture is worse, the monitor won't stay on "Rear Camera" only, and when you have multiple cameras, you can not adjust the orientation of the views. And I don't need to see the front door Camera while driving. And the Halo system is half the price of the Furrion!

[@chadshumaker2789]

I would agree with most of these. But the tire minder I have had more problems with than any other things on my RV or trailer. Hands down it is the WORST purchase I have made for my RV or trailer EVER. The O rings would leak it actually caused me a couple flats and ruined a tire. It was unreliable and would lose connection to the sensors. After trying it for several thousand miles I took that junk off and will never use them again.

[@Jasonrcsd]

Appreciate your videos! commenting to hopefully help the algorithmm

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks

[@paulfraser1971]

I've always thought surge protectors were over rated as well.. And over priced. With almost a decade of RVing with our TT.. In Provincial and Private parks... I've never used one.

[@oysterjohn5669]

Ha Ha... Paper maps right after RV toilet paper. Seriously, you can easily figure out what household TP is good for RV use by putting some in a jar for a few minutes and then shaking it. The TP that breaks up after shaking is good for RV's as well as for a compromised household sewer line. Ask me how I know.

[@Jdmorris143]

I set my wheel chocks down and move that inch, set my parking brake, put the truck in neutral, and let it set. Lastly, put it in park.

[@clintstevenson1214]

Paper maps for motorcycle trips too! Win win

[@AllAboutRVs]

Love it.

[@RVREVELS]

This is nice! Love the tips here

[@randyragon]

I can not state the importance of a good dash cam. My truck is currently in the body shop for a hit and run accident. I thought my 1080p dash cam was good enough, but in playback it didn't have the license plate number of the car that caused $7,000 in damage. Because there isn't a way to link the cause to someone else, I am stuck with the deductible. Make sure your camera doesn't just show the other vehicle but can read its license plate. Traffic was too heavy to jump out and try to get the plate on my phone and I was confident my dash cam had captured everything. When the truck comes back it is getting a new cam.

[@SpykersB]

Well last year i watched this guy compare 9 dash cams from $70 to $400+ and he said two most important components are the SoC n the CMOS image. And pretty much they were all using the same inner technology. Basically your paying for features he said. So u have the same inner tech but different outer bodies.....But then i came across a comment elsewhere who said...a 720p vid at 60 fps allowed seeing license plate image clear but a 1080p at 30 fps did not! So bottom line... seems pretty much everyone's wont get a clear plate reading unless vehicle in-front isn't moving. Just passing on what i learned 🍻

[@rlcarbo]

Good job as always!

[@connietomgiordano7756]

Any chance your going to do a video on the Grand Design frame flex issue?