Cruise America 25 foot RV full walkthrough and review for first timers

#CruiseAmerica #25footRV #Review #RoadTrip #Pros #Cons
This is a full walkthrough of me picking up the Rv showing all you have to be responsible for and how to hookup full hook ups electric water and dump with footage of roadtrip inside the Rv walkthrough showing how much space for food and overall living space while on the trip.

[@sandylake304]

Props for admitting right up front that you don’t know something and then diving in to learn it. Every dad should show his kids that he doesn’t know everything but he’s willing to learn and not be afraid to “look dumb”.

[@TankTJames]

Exactly I love to learn from these videos definitely purchasing a camper one day traveling all over Jersey!!

[@thomascalias]

Our family's first RV trip is 2 weeks out. 13 days with the wife, three young boys and a Miniature Schnauzer. Went with the 25 foot model so this video was super helpful. Agree that rent before buy is a good way to go.

[@kateh6014]

I really loved your video, you gave me a lot more information than Cruise America

[@BernadetteStewart-fe5tm]

Super helpful information! Thank you for sharing. I feel much more prepared to rent an RV now after watching this.

[@xtinmanx]

Great job. So good to see people using his as a way to vacation with the whole family.

[@colleennorris8402]

I am an experienced RV'ER.I loved your video and helpful hints. Your video is very helpful for newbies! 2 things yes gas is expensive but your family is together sharing the experiences and better to clean and sanitize once than many hotel rooms!! And airfares would be more. I am happy your family experienced this. For future RV trips - a pro tip never cross your fresh water hose with the sewer hose. Keep the fresh hose far as possible away from sewer. Thank you for the video!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you I appreciate the kind comment and helpful advice… will make sure to do on our next family RV experience

[@jonthebru]

I've rented 3 times from Cruise America, what he said about the generator is the case. Say you want to heat something quickly in the microwave, you need to use it for an hour to be charged, the Hobbs meter needs to turn over to be charged. Also, the cab air conditioner will cool the whole rig if you run at idle so you can actually do without the generator, at least for a while. My rental was pre-pandemic, your video makes me want to do it again!

[@ssgt2002]

Thanks for sharing your walk-through of this rental process. Even experienced RV renters want to know this information for this specific rental.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

No prob glad to know the video gives some helpful information for everyone

[@skyelao2249]

Awesome…thank you for this overview .

[@FarFlungHeel]

Great to have a report by and for newbies.

[@lindadroy7323]

AWE LOL LOOK HOW EXCITED THE LITTLE ONE IS …SO CUTE .

[@eldonlesley9420]

Kudos on your presentation. We've been full-time RVers for years.

[@misterseasalt8342]

Great video! We’re picking up our rv this tuesday. Its also our first time. First time RV and first time in the USA. Thanks to your video I know everything ain’t so difficult. So thanks!!

[@azagise1379]

Perfect video! Very informational we just booked the same rv for a summer road trip from California to Disney world will of course lots of stops in between. We are first time RVers and this video helped tremendously!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you!! Happy the video helped and California to Disney world 👍🏽 that’s going to be epic

[@ericroberts6050]

Well said and placed, I hope someday I would be able to go rv and get the hell out this crazy ass city of Philadelphia,

[@PatBed]

this video is very helpful for first timers thank you!

[@Arlene_witha_y]

Thanks for this I’ve planned my first rv trip for October. Going solo to a national forest about 5 hours away from home. Been binge watching videos and tutorials from the cruise America website but it’s always good to hear it from various sources, helps it sink in more. I’m a little nervous but more excited. I’ve done a lot of things solo i think i can handle it. Getting their smallest compact class c.

[@garrybrooks4451]

I pretty much went ahead and enjoyed your video, pretty much, and I am pretty much gonna go ahead and watch some more. Pretty much.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Lol appreciate it

[@isaramosquinones6239]

Very helpful thank you

[@duanemiles1558]

ps, don't feel stupid. We've all been there. Ask for help. RVers will always help you.

[@josuesongo]

Great video. Loved that you shared the prep part which a lot of people don’t share. It may be a lot, but it is worth it.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Yes definitely was worth it and thanks for the positive comment

[@christophercampbell3306]

Thank you! This video took away some nervousness I had about renting one. Just not fully understanding how everything works and so forth. Will be renting one in a few months for the first time. Much appreciated! 💪🏾

[@silvajuani]

Just a tip for short people take a stepper it is difficult to climb into the bed, we put our memory foam on top of their matress for comfort and it’s difficult to use the toilet on their 2014. It is extremely high up and uncomfortable….lol other than that have fun 🤩

[@Geladass]

I am getting ready to do this for 11 days and the video was sooooo helpful, thank you

[@verlenebutts6257]

Thank you so much for this video. I am new to RVing by myself, so this was really helpful. Can’t wait to watch more videos from you guys, enjoy your travels and stay safe!👍

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you

[@ScottTStokes]

Thanks for the video. My wife and I are planning to rent our first RV soon to see if we really want to buy one. Videos like this make it a little less scary!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Good luck 👍🏽 and I’m glad the video helped out

[@FlaThunderstorm]

From my experience once you start the generator allow it to run for a minute or two before putting a load on it, such as turning on the AC or Microwave. The initial surge in power, required to start the AC or Microwave, can put undue strain on the generator unless it is running at full capacity. Also, the generator circuit breaker can trip if the generator does not meet that initial surge in power requirement.

[@ronaldhall2489]

Good video I never did use a R V either thanks for the info

[@francessamael4074]

Trip coming in 3 days ....not so nervous now...glad I stumbled across your channel!!

[@trcass1]

This was a great segment. great review. i pick up an RV tomorrow to use for 4 days so it was a good primer.

[@jjsdf8]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience. Thinking about doing the same thing myself.

[@changingmyfuture564]

Thank you for the very informative video. I'm picking up my compact RV on April 16th. I'm looking forward to the new adventures in the RV.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Nice👍🏽 enjoy your trip

[@changingmyfuture564]

@@californiacityslickers3623 I had an Amazing time. Looking forward to doing it again 😀

[@johnspooner4128]

I always wondered how you hook everything up, now I know thanks to you!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad the video was able to help out

[@yumicrisostomo3094]

love this and great job explaining.

[@j17nana]

Oh thank you so much!!!!! I will be a first timer as well and some of my questions I had in mind you answered. Bless you and your family.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you…. I’m happy the video was able to help in some way

[@Geladass]

this is the best video I have watched. thank you again

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you appreciate the love and happy the video was able to help out

[@Geladass]

@@californiacityslickers3623 I just watched again. I can't even tell you how much it helped. I will be driving from GA to Dallas for 11 days with 4 dogs and an autistic son.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Well I hope you enjoyed your road trip. I understand my youngest son is autistic but I must say he enjoys getting out in nature so the rv road trip was such a memorable trip for my family. Blessings to you and your family and safe travels

[@philgreenough9730]

Thank you for taking the time, mate, I really appreciate it. We're coming from the UK to Vegas in May and doing the canyon. Your vid is really helpful. 👍👍👏👏

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad the video can help… thanks for watching

[@ktlvsw]

Respond here to let me know how you find the gas situation if you wouldnt mind please? I can't make sense of it when I google it🤣

[@markatlasauthor6969]

Love the wood panel interior. I once renovated an old trailer - yep, it's hard work. There was a humming sound the whole video so I hope your electrics were OK. Can't wait for an update on this and your travels! 🦄 😽 🌼

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. Really appreciate you showing the employee explaining things and very smart of you to record because then you could rewatch!! I know I always forget things so I will be doing this going forward! Also I just filled up my Volvo suv for $97 today, in California. The gas prices are killing me. But, the trips make it worth it. Happy trails!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thanks for the love and yes California gas prices are insane but it’s always worth it

[@jeffmoser8769]

Well done. So informative!

[@smithwesson6620]

Man I’m late!!😅 We’re getting ready for our trip! Good informative video brotherman 👍

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad it can help… enjoy your trip

[@marydiaz4614]

Thanks! Was very informative! It’s very intimidating the first time but this video helped…🙏🏼

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad it was able to help 👍🏽

[@jacquelineholland7545]

I needed this video thankyou!! I'm looking at buying this model from them, very informative and useful content

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad the video helped some

[@OhFishingMyFirstLove]

Thanks a bunch!! It's intimidating and read some bad reviews on Cruise America site. But gonna try for first time.

[@markscott9622]

Thank you for the excellent overview for guys like me.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

No problem glad the Video helped

[@HowardDavies8]

Thanks so much for putting this together. It is appreciated

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hikariscissors]

Thank you for sharing, great video and great explanation!

[@_b_u_l_l_s_h_a_r_k_]

Thanks! Showing this to my husband.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

No problem

[@TankTJames]

Awesome video thanks for sharing 📸👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Appreciate it 👍🏽

[@ffmpad42]

Great video, very informative thank you

[@monkeyopolis]

Great information!! Thank you!!

[@danerice]

Very helpful - thank you!

[@user-jt7bb9sl9c]

Thanks a lot for this very useful video 😃

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameshudson5022]

Outstanding, very good review.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thank you

[@plants4thewin]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

[@gjoe9032]

Thank you so much for your video !!

[@thomastrainsmore2010]

We took it to Wisconsin, and I got back from Wisconsin

[@philkazmier7077]

Great video!

[@redrodriguez1]

Thanks bro it helps a lot men thanks

[@californiacityslickers3623]

No prob bro glad it helped out

[@jms60]

Thank you this does help me and wife we doing it in Sept 21 -25th 2021 in Michigan

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Happy it helped some

[@Kimberly-ul1ph]

Also, not a good idea to drink water from the faucets (even if hooked up to a water source) because of bacteria, or waterborne toxins. Bring bottled water for humans and pets👍😊

[@kewii2u]

Im praying that the salesman has watched this and has found a different word. Great video

[@orlandojohnson5742]

Appreciate the good information! Maybe one day I’ll rent or own one of these!?

[@ocny4468]

Nice video! One thing that you have to be aware of, in addition, is the carrying capacity of your vehicle. A 25ft class C on a Ford E-350 chassis has a rather limited carrying capacity and people need to take care not to surpass that capacity. The carrying capacity specific to the vehicle will be listed on a large yellow sticker, usually located inside the passenger door frame. When figuring out your own carrying capacity in a motorized vehicle you have to add the weight of all occupants, pets, belongings, food, etc, PLUS the weight of any water in the fresh water tank. The water is a huge load if the tank is full---water weighs about 8.3 pounds per gallon so a full 40-gallon tank will add over 300 pounds to the weight of your unit. I would estimate that the vehicle in the video has about an 1100 lb carrying capacity, depending on how it is equipped. Also---if your propane fridge is up to temp and loaded it will keep its temp for at least a few hours on the road, especially if you had flat ice packs to the freezer. On some roads, tunnels, and bridges you are not allowed to have any propane on while driving. We never rode with the propane on, too much of a fire hazard.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Great info I will definitely take a note of it for the next trip

[@CairnsMotorhomes]

A question from an Aussie thinking about coming to USA and buying one of the Cruise America units to travel for 12 months. In Australia the Dometic fridge is 3 way and operates on power when plugged in, gas when stopped and not plugged in and 12 volt from the truck when travelling. Is that the same in these units....the video says gas or electric but doesn't mention 12 volt which implies that you run it on gas when travelling? Also, lights, TV, water pump etc will be 12 volt in Australia so you can use these without a generator (as there's a house battery) is that the same in these units.....or is there not a 12 volt system?

[@duanemiles1558]

Hahaha. Been there, done that. Watch the "Long Trailer" with Lucy and Desi. .And, the "RV" with Robin Willams. It shows he fun of RVing. Enjoy and have fun.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Lol 😂

[@russeli1941]

Excellent video, thanks! I am a1st timer so this helps me a lot. I'm renting this RV and driving to Ohio from Colorado Springs so I'm wondering what the gas mileage is like. Thank you!

[@danielsalguero347]

thanks for the video

[@m6h3r]

thanks man!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

No prob 👍🏽

[@robertdragoff6909]

I’m glad to see your video so I know what to expect when I rent a Cruise America rig…. I didn’t know how a campground’s hookups work, now I do! I’d like to rent a CA rig for a week to see what it’s like to live in a RV. The rig you have is nice, but I like the next model up, which has a big walk around bed in the back and a split bathroom (shower on one side, toilet and sink on the other)…. More like a studio apartment on wheels…. Anyways, great video and very informative too. Hope you and your family had a great trip.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Nice 👍🏽 thank you

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

Wish it had a house style toilet with bidet attachment

[@rival989]

I may have to buy my own generator, cause I like the idea of dry camping when I want

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I can totally understand that

[@Ceruleannn]

thanks for this very useful video! I'm coming over from Europe next week to rent an RV like this and I can't wait. One question though: how do you top up propane and oil? May be a dumb question but I honestly have no clue.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

There’s a lot of spots you can get propane that will help you fill it up and as far as oil I highly doubt you would need to but with a the paperwork when you get the rv will tell you what kinda oil it takes and you can just pick up a bottle at autozone etc if needed

[@tonyb282]

Great video, so to run the refrigerator when you are driving do you just leave the propane on. Then from what the guy said the refrigerator automatically switches to electric power when you connect it at the rv sight. I'm going from Colorado back to vegas

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Yes correct it will run off propane while driving and when you get to your rv site and hookup electric it will switch to that… Colorado to Vegas sounds like a fun trip have fun 👍

[@CheckThisOut77]

Good video. You are right Biden gas prices are high. ‘Sounds like you are a good dad.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Facts gas sky high and thanks for the love appreciate it

[@1019buster]

I really enjoyed this video. It is a good thing you recorded, so much to remember. Do you have a IG page?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Forthepeople_21

[@karenmariahernandez]

Very helpful video! I wonder why Cruise America didn’t give you a surge protector for electric and water pressure gauge for water hookup?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

🤔 To be honest I’m not sure and didn’t have any experience at the time to notice

[@linamazur1127]

Helped me a lot! How did you choose where to park it?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I just looked up RV parks in the areas I would be staying at and made sure they offered full hook ups

[@sabugdalantx]

Great video did you all pay for a week or by mileage. Also how did you find a gas station so you could fill in your water

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Paid for the week and was giving so many mile in the package and if you go over your miles I think it was like 30 cent a mile after that and I filled up the water at the Rv camp sites it last pretty long for us

[@RobinLynnGriffith]

new sub here!!!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Appreciate it

[@LisaGayeM]

2 questions. Does the aircon run in the living area while you’re driving? If not how does that work? Also, when you pull into the full hook up site at the rv park, do you hook the water, electricity and sewer up and leave them hooked up? Or do you just empty the sewer and pack it up again?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Yes the air can run in the living area while your driving you would just have to the generator on and leave the water and electricity hooked up you only have to hook the sewer when draining your waste

[@scottserio3962]

Great video. A few questions... 1. Do you have to have the generator on to have air while you are driving? Are there outlets that work without the generator while driving? Great video otherwise. Thank you.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Yes you do have to run the generator for rv ac unit but the front ac vents that’s part of the truck runs without the generator it didn’t cool down the whole rv while we were driving but it helped a lot. Yes there’s outlets and you don’t need to run generator for them to work

[@cslamon374]

We just rented one this past weekend. Outlets did not work without generator being on.

[@thegravetenders]

You can go ahead and go ahead with the RV. If you want to go ahead and go ahead with going ahead then we can go ahead.

[@ktlvsw]

Hello, we are coming from the UK to LA in October. We are then driving c25 rv from LA to portland. We are wondering about gas? We've googled it but can't make sense of it, if you can offer any help or idea please? Katie 😊

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Do you mean the gas mileage the price of gas ?

[@didnthavetobehererunningwi4113]

👍👍👍👍

[@jdogsbad]

I was curious, I heard the man explain you get charged $3.00 for running the generator. Was that $3.00 every hour ? Great video. Thanks

[@seanwimberly9550]

Yes unfortunately it’s 3.00 every hour you run the generator. That’s why I booked at RV parks with full hook ups to not use the generator over night I only used about 8 hrs total on my trip

[@HectorGarcia92]

I just booked one from riverside hoping there’s nothing wrong with it. Did you have to call to schedule a pick up appointment or did you just show up.?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I called and schedule pick up time it’s was between 8am - 11am and they also did walkthrough they wash the rv and clean inside then show you all the levels are right gas propane oil. I wouldn’t worry about anything being wrong with it they will go over a checklist before you take it to make sure everything’s working properly.

[@M0D60]

Rent before U buy. Smart. What was your RV Rental cost??

[@californiacityslickers3623]

5 days $800 but I believe we paid about $120 for going over the mileage some

[@M0D60]

@@californiacityslickers3623 a Fair deal. Tu

[@sherbearcat]

Ur wife = me with the Lysol! Yes!!

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Lol 😂

[@thebusyhomeschoolingmomfiles]

We are newbies too! Question, how far did you get on a tank of gas? They say it takes 1/4 tank to just keep everything running, you can't go past that. How many stops did you do for gas, and what would you estimate gas would be going into Texas?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

That’s a hard question but I’ll try to answer it my best. I got from California to Las Vegas with out getting gas that was a 225 miles drive and I still had 1/4 tank left and yeah I never let it get lower then 1/4 of tank I believe after the fill up we would fill back up at half tank just to be safe and not knowing how offen we would see gas stations

[@thebusyhomeschoolingmomfiles]

@@californiacityslickers3623 Thank you, do you remember how many seatbelts we're in yours minus the driver and passenger belts?

[@cathyjones7590]

Great video! I'm actually saving to buy a CA 25 ft RV so the video gsve me good info. What was the MOST you paid for gas? What was the average cost to fill the tank?? Thanks!

[@annettewass4733]

@@thebusyhomeschoolingmomfiles there are the number of seat belts appropriate to the allowed number of passengers. for instance in the 25 ft the maximum number of occupants is 5 so thats how many seat belts there will be : 2 at the front for driver and front seat passenger and 3 for the other seats

[@mtejada1]

I want to rent this same model for a trip from NJ to Niagara Falls . Any idea what the gas mileage is on this thing? How much did it cost you to fill up your tank? Thanks in advance.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I believe it was 18 to 22 MPG but don’t quote me on that and it cost $160 to fill up the tank but gas was around $3.89 / 4 bucks a gallon at the time.

[@mtejada1]

@@californiacityslickers3623 perfect. Thank you so much for the fast reply

[@stormyrivers]

✌😎👍

[@Besyl]

"Pretty much."

[@jodyrutt6339]

How long did the propane last before needing to refill?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I had the RV for 5 days and it lasted to the last night and I refilled before I returned it… doesn’t kill the propane at all I was surprised on how long it lasted

[@ClarenceDold]

We were in an RV for 3-1/2 months with three adults. We didn't use the gas stove or oven much, mostly the microwave and a Ninja air fryer. We had an external barbecue that used the coach propane. Showers, refrigerator every day (We were only hooked to AC at night). We ran the heater some of the time, between September and January. We used about 30 gallons of propane.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

@@ClarenceDold nice 👍🏽

[@thecroftericmiller496]

Do you think he says the word “pretty much “enough times?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

The lame guy looking on other people’s channel’s for perfection lol how’s you videos looking?

[@robertpriddy1808]

When renting an RV why is there a charge to use the generator?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

I’m not really sure probably just a way for the rental companies to make money off people to be honest

[@xtinmanx]

They charge because generators require regular maintenance and oil changes. Plus if it goes bad they are really expensive to replace. Still I think $3 hr might be a bit high.

[@sentry8992]

Did you enjoy your RV experience enough to want to own one?

[@seanwimberly9550]

I enjoyed it but don’t think I need anything that big on road trips but it got me looking into a nice class B camper van and that will be my next rental for the next road trip with my family

[@Jmodderator]

Always remove the gray/dark water hoses and inspect them. Too many horror stories.

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Thanks for the tip

[@prime_tymexxl5510]

How big is that bed? I’m 6’2 not sure if I’ll fit

[@californiacityslickers3623]

It’s pretty long I’m 6’0 and I fit didn’t have extra room but just fit… it’s not wide tho doesn’t feel like a actual queen size

[@ericayala5369]

What the location of this cruise america?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Rancho Cucamonga Ca

[@ericayala5369]

@@californiacityslickers3623 awesome ty

[@loriphillips9260]

Are pets allowed in the RV?

[@californiacityslickers3623]

Yes pets are allowed