DON'T Do This To Your RV! AllAboutRVs

[@davidmccarthy3182]

As a campground host, I have encountered many sewer spills. My recommendation to campers is to connect the sewer hose end to the ground connection first and then to the RV. The RV shutoff valve often leaks and you encounter a suprise when you remove the cap. Yes you still may have a small spill as you connect the hose but you can at least direct most of the spill to the sewer. Clear caps on the RV connection will let you see if you have a potential leak situation and you can prepare for it.

[@atatistcheffs]

Great point on the impact driver. Had a late arriving neighbor this summer who came in at 11pm and used their impact driver to lower their stabilizers. Woke us from a sound sleep and we thought the world was coming to an end!

[@lancewulfers2502]

I've given up on this one. So many RVers use the impact drivers to adjust stabilizers at all hours of the morning and evening. Not sure if they don't want to carry two cordless tools, but it is a bit inconsiderate to use them at all hours.

[@chriscarter7182]

@@lancewulfers2502This isn’t really an advantage over other people, but I’m deaf as a rock without my hearing aids! I do not hear those machine gunners in the middle of the night! I truly do miss the ability to hear real noise!! (And maybe even be a bit pi$$’d off because of it)!

[@dprentice22]

I keep my propane tank in the milk crate all the time. Keeps it off the ground when in use

[@rogerbishop1936]

Wow Jarrod, I’ve been full time RVing for 5 years- I learned a few things with this video! Thanks

[@reminaya]

A wise friend told us, “don’t leave your water pump on! RV plumbing is notorious for leaking and keeping it under pressure invites surprises under your sink and everywhere else.” He turns on the pump, uses the water, and relieves pressure on the entire system when done. We leave a tiny bit of water in the kitchen line sometimes when we need just a dribble.

[@lawnmowerman6819]

Our RV is at a seasonal site, and I do the same. When we leave I open the faucets and then shut off the water outside so there's no pressure, or surprises next time...

[@dbsmithy]

I love the magnetic safety latches. We have toddler grand daughter.

[@ihearttrichomes1535]

Don’t run black water first 🤯. What you say, listen, pull the grey water handle first, just for a couple seconds to make sure everything is hooked up correctly, then close and pull the black water handle. Yep, learned the hard way 😢

[@AllAboutRVs]

Never a fun lesson to learn.

[@johnanon2236]

Me too! What a MESS, and so embarrassed!

[@henrymorgan3982]

Good one!

[@alandugan9310]

You know those rv park metal sewer caps? The kind that has the built in lever you push down with your foot, that then lifts the cap so you can put your sewer connection into their sewer system…..when you’re finished and you push the lever with your gloved hand so you can remove your sewer hose DON’T let the cap drop! You’ll get splattered.

[@SpykersB]

😱!! Geez thx hadn't had the privilege of seeing one yet, I'll remember this. 🍻

[@rvgearandfar]

Drill vs Impact- yes yes yes- say it again louder for those in the back Jared! If you “need” an impact driver to actuate your stabilizers… there is something bent or mis-aligned- they’re designed to function with a hand crank, folks just like to use a drill to save time and yes, they are SO loud- its the sound little baby stabilizers have nightmares about 😂

[@AllAboutRVs]

That image is now etched in my mind. Baby Stabilizers nightmares. 😂

[@Masterchief68a]

Wow! I feel stupid now for not flushing my water filters! Now I understand what clogged my toilet valve last year! It was black and fine little particles and probably came from the new filter I installed! You never stop learning! Thanks!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad it helped!

[@jeffstangl1471]

How long are the filters good for? Is it ok to store and secure the hose back on itself with filter in line, or keep it open to air?

[@tonyf5642]

Here's a tip, folks, don't pump grease in your RV bearing buddies! Every couple years, depending on how many miles you tow, remove the wheels amd disassemble the bearings, clean all old grease out, inspect bearings and races, inspect and test your brakes and then repack bearings with fresh grease, also replace the grease seals. You don't want to know what happens when a bearing seizes up while towing down the freeway. Usually, the entire wheel and hub breaks off and goes screaming across the freeway towards oncoming traffic!

[@dog061596]

Wonderful if you’re physically able to wrestle those 50-100 lb wheel/tire assemblies. Many of us struggle. I’ve packed wheel bearings 60 years and those “on-board” grease fittings work just like old fashioned professional wheel bearing packers. Most people don’t even know how to manually pack a bearing (scrape at a pile of grease in your palm). Yes, tear down, and inspect everything every couple (5?) years but fill the axles (yes, takes 100+ pumps) when new, use a HAND grease gun, pay attention to the amount of pressure, and use the “bearing buddies” before every trip. Never had a trailer bearing failure in 25 years long distance RVing.

[@ourjourneytohope]

We know to check and monitor our tire pressure but don’t forget the spare RV spare and tow vehicle spare.

[@jerrytalley802]

Don’t mix up fresh hose and sewer hose. I keep mine in two separate places, but still but strips of black tape on the black hose. Foolproof

[@dog061596]

I’ve used impacts and drills for 50 years, pneumatic ones before the battery powered ones of today. Simply turning down the impact driver’s power level makes them both softer on the device you’re turning and much quieter. Using a drill at stall and spinning whatever you’re turning very fast is, IMHO much harder on equipment than using “just enough” force on an impact driver. The key to both is the right power level adjustment.

[@banddirector24]

I do want to get something to shade the exterior of my fridge for the hot days and doubling as shade on the driver side of the RV would be an added bonus, but $400 for the smaller moon shade is too much for me.

[@Bobcatz1870]

Don’t plug you water hose straight into your city water. Use a 90 degree hose fitting. Reduces the torque on you city water fitting and the hose lays flush to the side of you trailer reducing a potential tripping hazard. Cheap preventative fix.😊

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼

[@henrymorgan3982]

Both sides!

[@MMasterElectric]

For keeping the cupboards doors closed, I use a bungee cord. I would run the cord from the handle of the one door to the handles of the other two doors. A correct length cord stretched from(or through) the handles will keep the doors closed.

[@leeh2866]

I use high quality kayak tie down straps to hold my propane tanks in place when transporting in the truck. The NRS ones I use are rated to a working weight of 500lbs and burst weight of 1500lbs. Four feet and easy to work with.

[@timf6916]

Nice, I like the moon wall for the refrigerator side

[@jerrytalley802]

I can vouch for the impact driver damaging the levelers. It bent a piece of the stabilizer that was easy to replace but much better to not bend it, lol

[@whiskey86tv]

You have a large milkcrate. I use the square type and it snugly holds the tank. I still strap it in but its more stable in the bed of the truck with a wider flat bottom

[@toddramsay977]

My don’t suggestion, when you RV is stored or sitting in your advanced driveway over the winter, don’t forget to check your toilet. I keep 20 below windshield wiper fluid in the toilet to keep to seal moist. Also watch for evaporation, add some. In KY it doesn’t get down to 20 below!

[@ThelifeofKingfish]

Even before flushing out the filter, don’t forget to flush out the water Spicket and water hose first. So many campgrounds when you turn on the water, it has sediment that needs to be flushed out or you’re just clogging your water system.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good one.

[@henrymorgan3982]

Yup!

[@bradharber5750]

The magnetic locks, great idea. I’ve heard that the suction cups on the laminated walls could cause damage, don’t know if it’s true but…

[@duaneklotz8104]

Put a hose y at the water faucet so you can turn water on and off with 1/4 turn and release pressure off hose before disconnecting. This allows easy on/off to fluse faucet, hose and filter. Then fill complete hose before attaching to trailer so no air in the lines to spit all over inside. A 90 or 45 at the trailer takes a lot of pressure off trailer city fitting and hose. See people all the time hookup hose and just turn on water. Love all the good information you present.

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼

[@Ed_D12]

Yes, people using impact drivers are the worst. Nothing like trying to enjoy the peace and quiet and then all of a sudden feeling like I'm at an auto shop!🤣

[@AllAboutRVs]

😂

[@henrymorgan3982]

Hey, it's only six in the morning!

[@BobbyDavenport-t2z]

There some new RVs that have a n electrical awning that will automatically retract if they feel a strong breeze

[@boskone]

One option for ratchet straps, if you want something faster and easier, is a trunk strap. They're lighter-duty than ratchet straps but heavy enough for e.g. LPG bottles, and smaller and easier to use.

[@neilevenden3481]

I am looking for a good method of holding my Propane Tank. I carry one 20 lbs on my trailer and either a 20 lbs or 9 lbs in my truck bed. The truck is new, so I'm still learning how to secure it. I might try the Milk Crate for the 20 lbs and maybe modify the create (add some filler) for the 9 lbs. I'll test the strap to see if I like that method. I carry the extra propane because I have external stove and BBQ. I have a T that allows me to connect both to the tank at the same time. This is often placed 15 to 20 ft from the trailer, so the extra tank works well. It also mean I have a backup, just incase I run out of propane in one of the tanks. I primarily use the tank on the Trailer for the Hot Water. On the rarest of night the furance, as we have an electric heater that we carry with us for the cold night (6-10C - Not below freezing)

[@molonlabe7750]

Hey nice milk crate. I work for Shamrock Farms as a dairy driver out in AZ. Don't get caught with that crate. They do prosecute

[@chrisschiel6741]

As for those suction cups. I installed a small suction cup with a hook on the side of my class C. The auction drew out the adhesive behind and turned the white finish to a yellowish color. Yes, weird.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That is strange, we haven’t had any issues so far

[@tinamorris4641]

Don’t unhook rv before checking EMS/surge protectors at the pole for good connection

[@henrymorgan3982]

Or before.

[@bobwaldron420]

We flush out our hose & filter every time that we hookup.

[@johngillis34]

Nice looking Cruiser! I’ve been a bungee man for years with my propane tanks going to have to up my game with some ratcheting straps👍

[@CF542]

Definitely have to have a sewer valve on the end of main opening where the bathroom gray and black come together. Just in case you open/close in the wrong order and loaded up your exit pipe with poop before you attached your dump hoses. Sure, ask me how I know...

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good one. Yes not a fun situation when you have a problem.

[@mwgill1]

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen (and heard) people use impact drivers on their stabilizers. I shake my head.

[@ourjourneytohope]

I use velcro strips on my cabinet doors. Cheap and work great.

[@JudyGraesch]

I do too. Walmart now has 3 strips for under $5. For longer areas, I use 2 together. Works great

[@seanhall8331]

Where you have hoses and air vents that come into your RV put steel wool loosely around the hoses coming in, and in the vents. This is a great way to help keep rodents from getting in, old method but it works well.

[@joedonbaker1673]

Love the magnetic door holders. Great idea!!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks

[@gazoo1990]

Don’t leave your folding chairs out at night. The next morning they will likely be wet from morning dew or covered in leaves. Put them under the carriage.

[@missouritravelers]

The pressure regulator should be connected to the spicket to prevent blowout of your filter

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes depending on the pressure and temperature. I know that it won’t see anymore than 60 psi where we are at and the hose and our diy filter is rated above that.

[@henrymorgan3982]

My one don't is don't travel or arrive at a destination in the dark. EVERYTHING is more difficult and more "risky" in the dark. My do is to always fill you fuel tank at or a little before half tank. Fill when YOU want to not when you HAVE to. It has "saved" us more than once. That one time you either have to get bad gas or have to be in a bad place.

[@dfnsmn1411]

Don't have an exhaust fan in the bathroom when you flush

[@raymondclark1785]

My wife keeps closing the bath door and the the fan sucks fumes from the black tank 😢

[@Maxid1]

The carbon filter thing should only happen once. But if you're not filling the tank by the fill port and just hooking up at a park every time I can see how you might do it and not even know it.

[@stephencantbewrong8250]

Fantastic!

[@TraconWizard]

Milk crate holds our filter & water hose. When we're hooked up, it's empty. Also use a ratchet strap, you should see my 16 yr old drive. "Bob's your uncle." Wonder where that came from. Maybe next video.

[@lmiller1413]

I like it too. Bob is my husband now, and I look forward to putting him in a different place in the family tree. Uncle sounds good.

[@charleetho]

I said that the other day and a guy said, Hey, its 2024. Bob maybe your Aunt now. LOL

[@timothyculliver1993]

Always great information, Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Dougy_Fresh]

The stuff in water filters is just carbon, it don't hurt anything. Still good to rinse though. But not the end of the world. Drill vs impact is pretty subjective. Those are tension rods, not torsion bars.

[@bartmauldin597]

Those cabinet locks look awesome. But all the ones I’m finding are white? Where did you find the brown ones? Or did you paint them??

[@risbill1]

Are the multi stage filters really worth the extra cost? We typically use the blue camco ones and they seem to work well. I have used water test kits and they seem to remove all the chlorine and other chemicals.

[@gale1906]

Always learn from you. Thanks for another great video!

[@AllAboutRVs]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@scotttaylor3598]

Love the old Toyota!!! Tough to pull the 5er, tho.... 8^)

[@AllAboutRVs]

I wouldn’t get very far. 😉

[@barbarapalmer268]

Thanks for the tips.

[@gumotx]

Don’t bring your mother-in-law……😀

[@diverm2371]

And extremely noisy kids and dogs...

[@chriscarter7182]

@@diverm2371Leave the kids home, the dogs are ok!😀

[@henrymorgan3982]

Funny!

[@danielmerritt4031]

All great points. Great video! Thank you!

[@TheBuddy1939]

Great info

[@outlandishprofessor]

Don't use plastic wheel chocks. We saw someone drive out over their plastic chocks; the crack when they shattered was impressive, but I wondered what those shards did to the trailer tires. Got to Harbor Freight and pick up some of their solid rubber chocks. Currently $8.

[@935frank]

plastic wheel chock, not good after a year or so

[@PhamilyMissions]

Where did you get the black cabinet magnetic locks?

[@don_sharon]

Ha! We are full-timers and without fail, every afternoon, we hear the noobs using impact drivers on their stabilizers. Its the familiar sound of KOAs around the most popular holidays - the rat-a-tat-tat sound of another stabilizing system being tortured. The other DON'T DO THIS: turn off your freakin lights on the nose of 5th wheels when you go inside - the rest of us don't want to see it! It's like these 5th wheel owners think they are the only people in the park...

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Great video!

[@TM_OH]

Great video Jared, can you post a link to managing ratchet straps? Thanks!

[@AllAboutRVs]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIa6YZKXi9RkaKc

[@guyinthebiggreentruck]

Dude, I see you tow with a single rear wheel vehicle,..... what are your pin weights? Are you over on your RAWR or max tire capacity with that big rv???

[@AllAboutRVs]

No, we actually are under on all numbers including payload and rear axle. We have a video on our weights, this truck had a high payload number of 4528.

[@TraconWizard]

Jared, I looked for the Deoxit spray on your Amazon links. No joy.

[@glendas.mckinney926]

How do you keep your stickers looking so nice when you are obviously washing your RV more often than I do mine? Do you put any protectant on them before washing? I've gotten better at picking out sturdier stickers, but some still fade, delaminate, and curl in the Texas sun. I hate removing them or feeling like I've cheated by ordering replacements online

[@TraconWizard]

Check electric connection before unhooking. Check your tires on arrival. If there's a problem. You might be able to correct before departure.

[@lrndspirit5567]

I second this statement. I have a pedestal checker device and found one once that was bad prior to hooking up to it. You don't want to find out it's bad after you have already finished setting up. Also, after arriving at a State park once with my travel trailer I set up and went to place my tire cover over my wheels when I then happen to notice that one of my tires had no tread. Like it was skinned bald. Made me realize that my tire could have exploded any moment. Spent the next week replacing all 4 tires and the spare, as they had lots of tread, but were 4-5 years old. My TPS system was none the wiser to the impending doom that awaited me if I drove probably another 50 miles or so. My tire must have separated and shredded without me noticing a few miles prior to arriving. Didn't pull any differently. I then remember running over a large rock that got kicked up under me by another truck 15 minutes prior, which must have been the last straw for that particular tire.

[@mgkleym]

@@lrndspirit5567 I literally just had this happen. I've had my new to me 25 year old motorhome less than a year and on my second trip I stopped overnight at a loves rv park and they had hot and natural swapped for one of the legs on the 50 amp and 208 volts on the 30 amp. The only reason I didn't explode my rv was the multiplus 3000 2x120 I just installed before this trip refused to connect to the too high voltage. The previous owner left me a basic surge guard I was just being lazy and didn't use it that night.

[@Maxid1]

Don't move your RV with the roof fan vents open. If you close them every time, you won't try to move it when you're under tree branches and break them.

[@dannylayton1106]

What was your vehicle in the moon shade demo? Very slick.

[@Itsa_Mea]

An original Toyota FJ Cruiser

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks, it’s a 1972 FJ40 it’s been in the family since 76.

[@Steve_OK]

THANK YOU! Those lazy, inconsiderate people really bug me with those noisy impact drivers early or late (or any time in a quite park). Just get a bit of exercise or use a drill.

[@davidjackman5773]

I got confused on the water filters. You were "flushing" a blue external filter to get the yuck out. I got that. Then you were putting the white filter inside the cannister. I don't see how the two are related. What am I missing?

[@JudyGraesch]

Just two different kinds of filters. The white one is much larger and will filter water faster with good filter results. Menards have them.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Jared! 0 Cheers!

[@jenmurphy42]

The problem with using a drill on your legs is that the legs don't go up all the way. Drill isn't strong enough to get the jacks up.

[@efdrsq107]

I would suggest lubricating the screws on your jack/stabilizer then.

[@carlingraham114]

Drill in one hand....3/4 inch box wrench in the other. Use the wrench to snug up after drill...loosen off before drill.

[@gunningamerz]

Hey TT people, do the rest of the campground a favor and leave the impact driver in your truck! Drives everyone nuts with the noise when people are using those on the jacks plus you look like a fool using it! Great video as always!!

[@bluevillain]

I'd rather look like a fool for the 30 seconds it takes to drop the stabilizers than look like a fool for the six minutes it takes me to do the same thing manually. Besides, if the 30 seconds of noise bothers you that much maybe offer to help to speed up the process, or at the very least try to hang out some place other than a campground.

[@mikeh4245]

Don't assume the rule of "dogs on leash at all times in the RV park" applies to everyone but you :-P Some of us have reactive dogs that are *always* on leash and have been previously attacked by dogs off-leash, and we really don't care how nice your dog is - we just want you to keep it out of our faces and on the frigging leash like the rules state. Stop being so ignorant, we have a right to stay at the RV park too.

[@AllAboutRVs]

I hear you. I love dogs but I got bit by someone’s dog on a rope while I was in my own site a couple years ago. 😳.

[@thomasgriffin4714]

I cringe every time I hear an impact driver in a campground.

[@SpykersB]

I seriously wonder when I hear one if the guy is an idiot, or is somehow a neglected, deprived, attention seeking wanna be hot shot 🤔 lol. 🍻

[@parneypots]

👍👍

[@jerrybell6786]

…and Fanny’s your Aunt. 😂

[@andyevans9118]

👍👍🏝

[@TonyBenton0728]

So why would you arrive at 11.00 pm ? Not very smart!!!

[@SpykersB]

Couple years ago I was leaving hope,bc around noon, on my way towards osoyoos as had campsite reservations already paid for over there, so anyway was on hwy 3, going east, n 1.5 hrs or less into my drive a dang tree log semi hauler took a corner to fast, coming from other direction, (remember its a windy road) n spilled the logs all over, hit a vehicle as well, blocked traffic both ways for 6 hrs. ( they said it will be a couple of hours wait, ha! 🤬). I got into osoyoos at 11pm at night, that's not a fun road to drive on at night, bit of a nightmare i found it to be in an rv. But sure glad he didn't dump his load on me, that was the only good thing i could think of about arriving that late. 😬 ugh. 🍻

[@lsruch]

Don't put your water pressure regulator where you showed it in the video... If it is not attached to the camp site water spigot then you are not protecting the most vulnerable plumbing... Your water hose. Placing it on the side of your RV, like in your video, is dangerous and pointless.

[@mikewebster2984]

I agree

[@jusman5231]

What are you talking about, water hoses have pressure ratings usually above 200 psi and a lot are higher than that? Almost all water connections will be below that.

[@AllAboutRVs]

In some situations I agree but depending on your gear and situation there are several options. Our hose is rated to 600 psi if I remember correctly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS5moKggMehr5I

[@thehiltsleys]

I want to know the pressure going into my rig, not into my hose and filters. The most vulnerable plumbing in the system is INSIDE the RV.

[@kerplunk38880]

That make no sense. His location is protecting all of the plumbing but his blue filter is useless at high pressure

[@RVLifeInRetirement]

Stop putting your dogs and cats on the picnic table. Gross!

[@SpykersB]

Yeah all that bird 💩, squirrel 💩, gopher 💩, mouse 💩, is so much more appealing without worrying about your little dog eating it! 🙄

[@raymondclark1785]

I was in a campground in Montana where the wildlife were coming on the table to see what they could eat while we were eating. The dog just watched😅

[@dougwilliams3276]

Do you really eat off of public picnic tables without something over it? If you think the worst thing on that table is my dogs paws, your very mistaken

[@kentwicker6818]

​@@dougwilliams3276, Agreed! My last trip I saw someone changing a baby on the picnic table 🤢. Made me glad I always use picnic table toppers!

[@joeavalos8361]

You need to use a smaller milk crate n a strap