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[@TGrove4]

Hello everyone, I was in the RV repair industry for 44 years, recently sold my company and retired. This has to be one of the most accurate informative videos I’ve seen. Nice job and spot on with all the topics he covered. Really refreshing to see someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. Keep up the good work.

[@donmcdaniel2863]

So do you care to speak on the frame work of the dgr suites or riverstone, or lux

[@vivaelespanolylahispanidad4072]

How ab out this friend? I find the more you pay the more you pay. The trailers are bigger, far heavier, take far more fuel to move, take far more money to fix, still comes apart like any trailer, the truck to tow it needs to cost an arm and leg, and in the long run your trailer just loses all it's value like another trailer. You are paying more for this trailer than a 10 acre home in some areas. What you think of that accuracy?

[@Berrypancakes229]

🙏 . Finally I found someone that’s actually explaining and showing what to look for .😊 Thanks again

[@mreed353]

As a RV technician I feel like you should've covered something about roofs. They are the life of a camper/motor home and nothing about a camper matters if people don't take care of the roofs!

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Matthew Reed: I will probably do an entire video on Roof care, since it can be rather indepth. Thanks

[@deborahablair743]

What do I need to look for in a roof?

[@lynnettemcwhorter5619]

That's the truth, I'm a roofer have been for 25years, starts at the pipes, air conditioning and main thing is ladder leaking

[@chucknSC]

Amen brother.

[@agentorange2554]

@@lynnettemcwhorter5619 Any experience with Tremco products? I did double lock steel roofing and we used Tremco Dymonic as a sealant around pipes, exhaust, flashing, etc. Outstanding stuff.

[@TheRoadTaken]

Thank you so much for putting out videos like these. Making the consumer smarter will only force the manufacturers to improve their processes. I've also watched several of your truck focused videos and they are equally educational.

[@FlaGolfer]

For the newcomers you offer the absolute best information. If and when I can get a 5th wheel I will be reviewing all of your videos before pulling the trigger. Or, I might just come to Texas and take you out to dinner. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jdice6868]

I'm learning about RVs, so I appreciate a video coming from an educational as opposed to a sales viewpoint. Thank you!

[@tonyndebr]

Wow! Every time I watch one of your videos I learn more! I want to feel comfortable towing a 5th wheel and having the best quality. Thank you so much for educating all of us.

[@jeanmichler2330]

Very informative! Greatly appreciated. Loved the emphasis on the different under carriages.

[@castirondude]

13:40 So true! I've seen a lot of 5th wheels in the shop with bad axles/bearings/springs/hangers. Those axles are so cheap to begin with, it's pretty outrageous that on a $50k+ RV they don't spend an extra $200-500 for a set of proper axles and spring hangers

[@chucks6843]

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[@Pilot545]

Great channel! Love your straightforward but non-judgements advice and the way you clearly explain things. Keep up the good work!

[@mutajen3695]

thanks for making this video. I'm researching options for full-time RVing and your channel has been a great source of info

[@jamesweller6607]

Very unbiased and informative! Thanks for staying on topic and getting to the point - much appreciated.

[@geoffreyking9288]

Thank you. Very much. No propaganda, just the facts. And since I am in need of an education, you stuff is extremely useful to me.

[@qlogic2002]

Just bought my first 5th wheel and I am watching this video again now. It helped me out so much when I was looking. Thanks for making this video, absolutely fantastic.

[@ScottDLR]

Excellent video. I thought I knew this stuff after 30 years of RV's but I learned a lot here. Thanks for posting this!

[@thegreatga]

I think this might be one of your best videos so far! Thanks! Very informative.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Thank you!

[@southtxemt]

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[@listenup1711]

Thank you for your advice. I never thought these trailers would be built so cheeply. I will definitely look closely at what I buy.

[@christianeidsmoe4772]

If you're going to go camp on Pismo beach or other off-road type areas, you don't want a bigger "belly" closer to the ground. But thanks for pointing out the Z-frame, good coverage.

[@danielrutledge9788]

Spot on brother. I was raised as a Military Child. Grew up in Travel Trailers for years,there was six of us. good memories. Great job on video.

[@margaretmorris4419]

Thank you for your straight forward clear language making it much easier to actually understand the differences in the ratings as well as visually comparing and pointing them out how to recognize possible future problems. I learned so much and look forward to seeing more. I usually read manuals or other ‘how to’s and stay away from videos because often they have a very narrow focus, I accidentally touched my screen and your video came up and within the first couple minutes I was hooked as you compared different models that ‘almost’ all look the same by were vastly different in quality of product. Thank you again 🤓

[@deanjenkins4716]

Love all the straight forward HONESTY on strength and weaknesses about all makes and models in the camper trailer world!

[@robertjennings5558]

I always enjoy your videos. I love that you take us with as you journey through Texas. Thanks for what you do.

[@gaetansimard1594]

This is the best video I have seen about this subject. Thank-you!

[@skyhighbowtie]

Very informative and honest educational video for first time buyers and RV owners. Great job👌🤙

[@brucebjornson9135]

Thank you a lot for making this video I really appreciate it I’m new to RV and I hope you do more of these kind of videos.

[@FloridaHog87]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Great information I learned a lot

[@foley9871]

Excellent video for someone with NO knowledge of RVs thinking of possibilities for future purchase. Very well done. Looking forward to more of your educational youtube lessons. Thx M. Foley

[@sniferlip]

I so appreciate watching someone who is knowledgeable about a subject. Kudos

[@jefflucear234]

This video is very informative especially for someone like me who has never owed a travel trailer nor fifth wheel. I'm seriously considering a purchase in 2017, one last thing Thanks for not selling it and just sharing the data.

[@miguelrobb5719]

Jeff Lucear dud u get it

[@734smyth]

Nice job, Thanks for taking the time to do it. We are going to get into a 5th wheel soon and this is the exact info we needed.

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

That was one of the best, most concise, most informative videos I've ever seen on KZbin. Very well done! Thanks for posting it!

[@cjeam9199]

That bighorn 5th wheel is significantly nicer than my house!

[@janaandrews5906]

Very informative, well done video! Your speaking style is easy to listen to and I really enjoyed watching. Am eager to watch your other videos!

[@jeannainnc8390]

Excellent information. We are newbies and the info you give really helps demystify the rv buying process .

[@kmfw1160]

Outstanding video brother! Thanks for breaking it down for us newbies.

[@clarenced.950]

This guy is awesome! Great information keep it coming !

[@rvthurston5281]

Well done video with lots of good info. Something worth mentioning to look for in higher end units would be dual ducted AC units. The traditional RV AC's have the return air plenum visible on the ceiling and the newer dual ducted units have it insire the ceiling with return air ducts pulling air to the unit. Dual Ducted units are much quieter. There seems to be a lot trailers marketed as high end just because they use a solid surface counter or add USB or frosted glass on an interior door but still have a traditional AC.

[@grantchambers1247]

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[@Regal2800]

can you do a video on 5th wheel toy haulers next? Also a look into the quality of some of the bigger manufactures would be cool. Keystone, forest river etc...

[@GlendalerOutdoors]

I know nothing about fifth wheels and found this video well done and full from front to back with tons of great info. Well done keep it up!

[@sillyitis]

I love your no bullshit, unbranded, approach to your videos. Breath of fresh air. I just have a tiny 8ft 1998 coleman toas popup that I pull behind my 1999 4.8L GMC sierra. I've only been married 3 years and just bought a house and have loads of student debt, but I dream of the day I can apply the information you provide on your channel. Way to go BTBRV, and thanks!

[@douglasmcneil8413]

I bookmarked this video so I can watch it again and take notes. Great information. thanks.

[@twillbdone3273]

So helpful and informative with no nonsense. Thank you!

[@audreywy1743]

I appreciate the level of knowledge you share! Thank you

[@thebeardedmansgarage5489]

Been around rvs since I was a baby and have owned them pretty much my entire adult life to date and can say with a lot of confidence that the travel trailer with the swayed out tire was more than likely the way they pulled it into the spot it sat and less underrated axles. It looked to me to be a flagstaff micro lite (which I own one currently). Mine does that only when I turn sharp, and from my experience most rvs do, doesn’t matter if they are high end or low end. For the price point they went after they are really quality travel trailers with a lot of higher end rv accessories and amenities and feel very solid, hell mine has full independent suspension and it’s only a 25’ camper. Last trip I took I watched a very large Luxe rv pull in a slip and the tires swayed out just like that and you don’t really get much more high end than that. Other than that very good video especially for someone who is on the fence on deciding between a cheaper camper over a higher end model because they truly don’t know what they are getting for the extra cost.

[@georgealexander9427]

Wish I had watched this before buying. Part of doing my pre-buy homework. Thnx-gwa

[@donniesasser6143]

Thank you. Very useful and informative. Look forward to hearing more from you. Nice job.

[@jolenecreech7648]

Wow! Very interesting. You highlight areas that I wouldn’t have known to be leery of. Thank you!

[@Adventure2wheels]

Great info. Thank you for bringing this forward for those of us looking to make a purchase.

[@kwicks9591]

Informative, thanks! Wish I seen this 5 yrs ago before I bought my Elkridge.

[@majorghn]

Great video, like that he is honest and informative about quality.

[@2cqql1]

As usual, detailed and informative. Thanks!

[@thomascellaro5152]

Thank you... this very informative video has steadfastly increased my resolve to build my own unit. I can convert a 30' gooseneck horse trailer using all, high-quality materials, for about 1/3 what it would cost for a "Junk-Made" pre-built. Thanks again!

[@Sweetpea-uo1ys]

Awesome video! Filled with info. Thanks for sharing!

[@NovaSupernova]

Very informative video. Thanks a bunch. We are about to buy our first 5th wheel and this video really stopped me from buying a piece of junk. You made a difference and thanks again.

[@troyrinaldi8346]

Just started watching your videos. Awesome job and thank you.

[@NativeFireStar]

VERY GOOD INFO ! WOW, Thank you for making this video. Much food for thought. I will be very careful when I am ready to go out and buy. I know exactly what to look for now.

[@maryconlon8237]

I learnt more in this video than from all the googling I have been doing. Excellent work.

[@tressaguarino6812]

I just watched your video. I have looked at many videos that relate to what I want. You are the only one I have seen that explains the pros and cons. I really appreciate that. Im still looking and hoped to find.

[@bobbiclinger7500]

Awesome info. Many buyers do not have a clue about these things. Would love to see more in depth info on RV insulation.

[@JamesAutoDude]

Dannnggggg, I want one now. Thanks for the extremely detailed information!!

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

excellent talk about 5th Wheel RVs. loved the video. subbed.

[@obrecht72]

I'm looking to hit the road in a fifth wheel with my family of 4 within a couple years. I'm glad I found this video. Great points to consider, Thanks!

[@georgev3997]

We picked up a Grand Design Solitude 375RES. we love it. Feels like a house, especially with the living room and bed room 3 steps above the kitchen. You get the feel that you are in a separate rooms.

[@FloatingCabinLife]

Great informational video...... Like your honesty around weak spots to look for.

[@frankmuhammad9660]

Very knowledgeable professional!! Wish a small fraction of salesman knew this much. Thanks!! FM

[@mleee147]

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[@forthrightnight]

Great video! I've watched well over one hundred RV videos and this was definitely one of the better ones. I see that trucks are more your thing, but I'll be checking your library to see if you've covered RV roofing and hitch quality differences. If not, perhaps you might think about making one? Cheers.

[@claytondonnel8719]

Love your videos. The wife and I just picked up our first 5th wheel, a 38ft Open Range 3x378rls, it was a big step up from our last 27ft bumper pull,but she fell in love with the amenities it offered,full size refrigerator, washer/dryer,and so on. We looked for over a year, just so many different models it was hard to choose.Think we got our best bang for the buck with the Open Range. Keep the good videos coming. 👍

[@karenmoore9942]

what size truck bed do you have?

[@burlybair]

1. This was really informative. You talked a lot about suspension but I would like to hear about shock absorbers. Do they do any good, are they worth the effort?2. I feel it is important to make sure the vent in the high ceiling over the kitchen has a remote. No one is going to reach it from the ground.3. One thing no one ever seems to address is driving style. If you use Rest Stops or Truck Stops to take a break, you can not put your slides out. Is your RV fully functional with the slides in? Can you open the fridge? Cook? Get into bed?

[@gregandlinellwood1601]

I do enjoy your videos. Always a lot of info. Thanks

[@jimwagner6260]

Wow that was time well spent. Thx

[@kevinyoungblut]

Great info, thanks for the video. I would love to hear your thoughts on the toy haulers.

[@msc775]

Excellent video and information! Looking forward to more.

[@deborahablair743]

This was very informative, especially for someone how knows nothing about 5th wheels and trailers. What to look for and the difference in the quality of them as well.

[@scottgraham3492]

That was a terrific video, thank you for making it!

[@bajamedic]

Outstanding video. We are putting an offer in on a '17 Keystone Raptor and this brought up some great points for us to look at before we drive 5 hours to go look at it and sign paper work.

[@moonlighter6]

Thanks, an automatic leveling system and better axles/tires are a must have in my opinion.

[@djuanaflowers2598]

I appreciate the video. Very helpful. would love to see more because we are just beginning to think about a 5th wheel to live in full time.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

DJuana Flowers: more to come thanks!

[@Hundert1]

You make some excellent points. Thanks so much for caring and sharing. It's a shame any company would use underrated axles or anything else underrated. I wish they had more options when purchasing.

[@mvblitzyo]

That was so informative if I lived in whatever state you’re in I would probably come by my trailer from you thank you so much. ..

[@timshull59]

Great Video man, been looking at slide in truck campers boy have those things changed!

[@rohan9899]

That was an excellent video. My wife and I are considering a purchase of a fifth wheel and I gleaned so much information from your video. Thank you

[@williammackey7243]

that's the most I've learned on trailers in one video, thanks

[@running4jesusmb]

Funny how this popped up when we are looking for an rv. We have been watching this channel for about a year, along with Matt's RV reviews. We have been making decisions carefully because our next home is going to be an RV. Thank you!!

[@TheRojoe123]

Liked the advice on the axel limits!

[@hometownclassic]

This was an extremely informative video. Thank you for sharing your expertise

[@bobspamail]

This is very helpful. I have a really good quality Livin’ Lite bumper pull all aluminum TT and am considering upgrading to a 5th wheel and I know very little about them. They’re definitely apples and oranges.

[@dre04mach]

Can you do a video like this on toy haulers? :) I'm getting ready to move from a bumper pull coachmen toy hauler to a fifth wheel toy hauler. Your videos are really informative! Thank you!

[@didibolter9362]

Thank you for sharing this information, it's very much appreciated! 🖒🤗🖒

[@butlerk684]

OUTSTANDING primer. I NEVER write comments and this just was too useful to not praise. Thank you.

[@fenstemaker]

another good video and great information. can save time and momey watching this .

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Good to know that the top corner trim is releasing on these high end units. Same thing with my Crusader 295rst and I was a little nervous about quality. Seems to be a climate or humidity issue. Easy fix never the less.

[@brandonsparkman5734]

Excellent info! If I may, I would appreciate a video on the top 3 tires to use for your camper.

[@kenl.6857]

This is a very informative video on 5th wheel travel trailers. Hope to see more as well as videos on truck campers, especially from Phoenix. Maybe one day you'll do a video from an Overland Expo, RV trade show, or even one of the major auto shows. Just a thought...

[@christopherhodson4049]

Nice and affordable. Always nice. Good one again.

[@a2r7n6]

Great information... Thanks for sharing! I would not want to tow one of those beasts that often. But I guess most don't, but just park it for long terms.

[@joshlaubach8166]

Thanks for your honest information.

[@bobbihawkins3844]

Thank you for posting this!

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[@scubajeeper1]

Lots of great information, thanks for posting this.

[@Slivings911]

Very informative! Thank you so much!

[@mfortin9403]

Great video. Keep on trucking my good sir!