5 Golden Rules of Camping Courtesy!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you everyone for watching this. Remember it’s not about shaming anybody but helping educate the new members of our camp family! Please continue to share thru your social channels to spread this one’s message and lessons!! -JTRVN

[@pistolguts7416]

A travel day, pack up, clean up, double check before you go checklist would be helpful!

[@lisabergman3779]

Thank you Josh! Pray those people have someone show them how it’s done. I agree I don’t think they realize what they did!? Don’t know how, but some people just don’t have a clue.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@pistolguts7416 That is a good idea...

[@MrJeepm38]

Agree that all newbies should see this video.

[@jayjdietrich]

Not an RV, but a mobile office trailer. I came on tower and my relief tells me not to use the washing machine, something is backing it up and flooding the whole trailer. This guy has PO ed me before, so I have a clue. He leaves for days off and I go to work. I take the water supply hose, a green garden hose because the rental company is a real cheap skate outfit, and I stuff it down the front bath room toilet, unscrew the washout and turn the hose on full blast. Just as I thought, a few seconds later come drifting by the old brown submarine wrapped in a roll and a half of TP. Did I bother to tell him how I unplugged his $#!+ show? No! We had a water cooler and he made fun of me for opening a five gallon bottle of water to cook and make coffee with while he used the tap. Joke's on you, Bub!

[@dantheman8497]

I’d like to add one to your list. “Clean up after your dogs”

[@greghomestead8366]

Yep 💩👟

[@mooseknuckle_4474]

For the love of god YES!!!! And keep em on a dam leash.

[@blucy10]

@@mooseknuckle_4474 Our beagle has escaped twice in the last week. The last time she jumped off the top of the cabinet by the door. I felt really bad for my neighbors, but I was talking to a couple of them tonight as I was walking her, and they were happy to see her visit.

[@richwielechowski5191]

That is my number one.

[@Stanf954]

Stepped in dog crap at a campsite while setting up this weekend. I lost it. Clean up your dog shit.

[@loriw2661]

I stopped this at 43 seconds to say, “As a camper for the past 40+ years, I want to wholeheartedly thank you for this video!! It’s very, very needed right now and I hope ALL dealers are telling their 1st timers the same things.” Now, on to the video!😉 I’m going to add: Please pickup your dogs poop. I love dogs but I don’t love stepping in their poop.

[@joescullion5604]

I wrote my first comment before I got to the end of the video. I could NOT agree more with the end points. I was taught, camping with the BSA WAY back in the '60s, that you leave no trace of your presence, and leave an established campsite better than you found it. All good points!

[@richardtaylor9798]

BSA slogan I remember from my scout handbook “Let no one say and say to your shame that all was beauty ... until you came”.

[@micheleh4016]

Yep. That's what they taught us in Girl Scouts as well. Leave the site cleaner than you found it.

[@starwoodaz9465]

Yes, must be a BSA thing. My husband was an eagle scout and he insists on this. I can't count how many times, we've picked up stuff we know we did have.

[@Nurturing2]

This is common sense … I always live by the rule: “Leave it better than you found it.” I was taught that as a child/young adult. Surprised people wouldn’t know better. Thanks for the video. Visualizing an RV in our future. I have a lot to learn so this information is REALLY helpful❣️

[@raftguide3r]

If your staying at a state park that has no hookups and it's 80%+ tents and popups, don't run your generator 12 hours a day.

[@bradleyfoss8933]

8pm is usually quiet hours.

[@tommysaulter9171]

Bradley Foss... With all due respects here, you do understand that in the summer, 8 pm it isn't even dark yet... 9pm or 10pm is the quiet time at most places I camp. There are certain events (Sturgis motorcycle rally) where that time could very well be 3am...

[@bradleyfoss8933]

@@tommysaulter9171 agreed but as a NPS LEO we enforced 8 p.m regardless of time of year. Sturgis probably is less strict. I understand being a former tent camper and high temps.

[@uweschroeder]

Just get solar panels - quiet, they don't stink and they do work. If you need your generator for a air conditioner or a microwave: stay home, you don't deserve to be out there.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

@@danstrayer111 So people with medical conditions should stay home.. LMFAO Not even

[@danleonard3600]

We used to do a lot of tent camping when I was a kid. My mom was like a drill sergeant. “We need to police the area” . Basically all 5 of us kids walked around the campsite looking for any bits of trash we might have missed. It was a good lesson for all of us. I still do that once I’ve hooked up the trailer and secured everything. Police the area.

[@zedhead2864]

We learned the same from our parents.

[@speeedy95]

Same here except my grandpa was a drill sergeant in the national guard so he goes over everything with a fine tooth comb before we leave. Miss 1 thing and you'll never hear the end of it.

[@skydude426]

We always patrolled the campsite as a family to get all the garbage and toys. I made it fun by telling them it was to make sure we got all the army men, “no man left behind”. But I also wasn’t kidding, we always found army men during the final patrol.

[@regenasorrell4027]

I had to look at your name to see if this was one of my kids posting! "Police the area kids!" when we finished packing up at the end of every trip!

[@bobisrighturwrong]

I predict in 2-3 years when all the newbies realize they aren't using that rv enough to justify 10 years of payments, we will see a huge number of barely used rv's on the market.

[@muzerhythm2242]

I HOPE! I'm saving up and in a few years be ready to buy...hoping to find a good deal.😁

[@joeyfmd]

I think there is a pole of newbies out there that say 60-80% are staying in.

[@bobisrighturwrong]

@@joeyfmd- wait until they only get to use it 2x in a year and have $500 monthly payments, $50 for monthly storage, $75 for monthly insurance, etc.

[@amymccain297]

I agree with that prediction! We have a travel trailer now but want to upgrade to a 5th wheel. I’m waiting for lots of slightly used units to start showing up for sale.

[@kennethgoss8962]

I’ve been saying that since last summer when campers started selling so much.

[@chrisgough8372]

Thank you for posting this. I would add a couple things to your list: 1.) not everyone thinks your dog is cute nor do they want to hear it barking…esp if you are 2 feet away from it. 2.) be mindful of your headlights when going through the campground. When people are sitting headlights are going directly in their eyes. I switch to my parking lights along with my fog lights which allows adequate visibility at 10 mph. 3.) be mindful of speed. A couple weekends ago I was camping where the speed limit is 15 mph through the campground and I had people tailgating me trying to get back to my trailer. The other times they were driving fast. RELAX, you are on vacation. Also, there are people walking or kids playing or riding bikes. A kid might chase a ball or frisbee into the road. It’s not worth running over someone. 4.) be mindful of your vehicle. No one wants to hear a straight pipe truck running through the campground at midnight. 5.) smile and talk to people. I’ve met some really nice and interesting people camping with great stories or experiences I’ve used to plan future trips. Also, I learn from asking them how they do things camping that help with future trips or towing. Don’t mean to sound snooty, but I grew up camping and people had a lot more respect then. We were always told as kids to use “inside voice” in the campground as a matter of respect. It is frustrating to go camping these days with the loud music and seeming lack of respect for others. Perhaps that is just ignorance (not stupidity) to general etiquette. Regardless, I hope this video sheds light on a few things. Safe travels everyone.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Appreciate you taking the time to share this

[@Masterchief68a]

This video should be mandatory for all new campers and reviewed at the beginning of any campers season of camping!

[@audreyp7071]

I'm reviewing! Thank you. Some of these 'courtesy' suggestions should be addressed before total idiots go camping for their first time! they are rude at their home, they are rude camping.

[@LeeHawkinsPhoto]

My wife and I camp in a tent. We don’t have shades to draw for our tent to block light...so thank you for telling everyone not to leave them on all night! And thanks too for the one about the music. When you’re in a private campground where they may be more cool with parties all night, that’s one thing...but in a state or national park/forest type place, it’s really important to respect everyone else’s ability to get a good night’s sleep, and leaving your campsite dark and quiet when quiet hours come along really makes a huge difference for everyone around you...especially when they’re in a tent. Most people are great about that, but it can wreck the entire experience when someone makes it impossible to sleep soundly, and they may have travelled thousands of miles to get there.

[@John_Ridley]

Nothing quite like trying to sleep in a tent next to an RV with the A/C running all night. To say nothing of hiking all day and wanting to get to sleep early, and the generator is running 15 feet away...

[@sammyjolea5989]

I wish this was required viewing for all people camping!

[@briansullivan5908]

This is common sense. To bad common sense isn’t common.

[@barbaralucas4191]

I agree

[@danielreynolds5438]

Common sense is NOT a flower that grows in everybody's garden!!!

[@keithirtenkauf5563]

Josh, this is a great PSA, and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree with all of them and would add that the fire pit is not a place to leave your trash when you depart the site. Even if it’s paper or cardboard, it’s not courteous and sends the wrong message to people who are just starting out in the camping world. No plastic, cans or other rubbish belong in the ring either.

[@robertpearson8798]

I’m always amazed at the number of people who think that bottle caps are combustable.

[@kablah777]

Do not try to talk to people when they are setting up or breaking down their camp.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's actually something we teach our team members regarding hitching safety -- as backwards as it sounds DO NOT assist an experienced owner with hitching or unhitching their RV. They have a routine and process. You're likely to screw it up and serious damage/safety issues can occur

[@mminniear984]

Yes! Idk how many times I’ve been halfway through and had some old guy stop and talk to me for 20 mins and then I forget where I was. So I basically have to re trace my steps so I don’t forget to chain up or pull the chocks or something.

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@JoshtheRVNerd exactly, I had a neighbor run over when I was hooking up to move, he grabbed the crank handle and then broke it, I didn't have a chance to tell him its about to break.. pissed me off, had to dick around with it in the heat until I fixed it, the gears fell on the ground! Since then, I installed a power jack.

[@wendywilson1736]

And, Pleeze, wait till they ask for help!!! If they don't ask, pleeze don't try to "help". No matter how intriguing, tricky, or simple it looks. We had a couple things happen on our maiden voyage because so many relatives were trying to help with backing in, and setting up, throwing our whole routine off. Hubby and I need to have our routine, including backing in, without Any interference. Watch if you want, from afar, but please, barging in is Not really helping much. At all. I wouldn't even ask them a bunch of questions.

[@colleenshupe2024]

Yes, my husband got interrupted by the neighbor when we were almost done and he forgot to put the tailgate up on our truck and he hit the front of the camper with the edge of the tailgate. I think I am going to make T shirt for him to wear when we prepare to leave that says No one allowed to talk to me until I am done! Lol. Jk but seriously, we can be camped for a week and they wait until we are packing up to finally venture over and chat. Lol

[@denisedomanskibeck1887]

Please be considerate to the people in tents that are saving money for their dream RV! Also, please keep all pets on leashes. I'm sure your dog is great, but my dogs are not impressed with visits from strange dogs.

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

exactly you never know how a dog will react we recently had some old lady thought it was amusing to let her little dog walk up to our German Shepard yelled at her to get her dog then our dog went off scared the piss out of her and her dog hope she learned a lesson.

[@Vlogsoup]

A loose dog was an issue in our last camping trip. One of my biggest pet peeves... pun intended

[@kenhagerman1301]

Amen on the leashes! We camp with our cat, who is harnessed. He’s a big boy who’s surprised a couple of unleashed pets with his displeasure at their uninvited visits.

[@MrJamesLuz]

Last time camping we had a dog that kept “visiting” our site and eating our dog food and/or kid snacks off the table....so after the 3rd “visit” I yelled “oh no, I think *woofer ate some chocolate!” Yeah....the owners panicked and kept woofer on a leash the rest of the week *names were changed to protect the innocent Also it was a good lesson that WE were not responsible if THEIR dog ate something from OUR campsite. Eye opening if you will.

[@brooksrose7881]

Clean up after your pets leave their, "gifts." Not only are droppings potential land mines, they bring more flies.

[@claramullen]

Good points as a tent camper for 50 years the leaving the bright lights on all night get me every time. Along with the 55 inch outdoor t.v. blasting a sport game.

[@wretchedrichard]

Thank you for mentioning Light Pollution. Many of the National Parks in Utah are official Dark Sky Parks, and one yahoo with a bunch of stadium-bright lights can ruin everyone's night vision and wreck their opportunity to see more stars than they knew existed.

[@joeadler179]

I'll never look at a picnic table the same again. Thanks Josh smh!

[@nportercaw]

this makes me want to bring my own picnic table now.

[@ronaldwidiger714]

WE never use the picnic table for this very reason. You never could know what's happened on that table...

[@rogergarey5002]

Feces...it's whats for dinner!

[@mixtlillness9825]

I’ve never gone RV camping before, but even I could see all the wrong in that example.

[@joeadler179]

@@mixtlillness9825 I also have never been camping in an RV.. But hopefully someday! I still like watching Josh's videos.

[@emilyloving9322]

I work at a campground and my husband and I full time. Thank you for this video!!!! I have to talk to people about these common courtesy all the time and it gets old fast.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Share it around!

[@leahyz]

As a long time tent camper, and now a PUP camper, I think it's important to be courteous with lights and sounds as not everyone is in their hard walled, insulated, air conditioned condo watching 4k TV. Those of us with soft sides really are most affected by these things. It seems like the bigger more expensive the unit the nose I find little respect for tents.

[@VOOODOOO37]

maybe time to ditch the pup tent for a real camper? RV parks may not be ideal for tenters.. just saying.

[@havsumora]

@@VOOODOOO37 There are many campgrounds with mixed use. Most campers started in tents and worked our way up. Josh made this video stressing to be courteous. You just blew it by essentially saying someone's else's set-up is inferior. I hope you don't say things like this to your camp neighbors.

[@havsumora]

I have transitioned from tents to RV's now and always have a soft spot for tenters. If I have tent camper neighbors, I make sure to turn my lights off for them, watch my music volume and offer coffee if they don't seem to have any, help in the rain, etc. Most of us started there and in the future, that tenter might become an RVer on the road next to you.

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@havsumora wow aren't you an idiot, get a clue. Hope you don't go camping anytime soon, would hate to be next to you or see your Karen attitude.

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@havsumora same rules for everyone, will turn music down at quiet hours. same with light. If they don't like it, hit the road

[@amymccain297]

Ugh! The music. Personally I wish no RVs came with exterior speakers. I hate being out in nature. Sitting at our campsite and having to listen to someone else’s music. It doesn’t matter what kind of music it is. Country, loud rock, metal, rap, or anything.... I think it’s so inconsiderate to assume that anyone else in the campground wants to hear your music. Especially if it’s super loud. It’s my biggest pet peeve when camping.

[@greghomestead8366]

I agree

[@ericsparks]

I agree with you 100%

[@davidlariviere7784]

Kinda like at a carwash. Some people think EVERYBODY loves THEIR music.

[@LennyKaosium]

10000000000000000000% agree

[@johnsanford4569]

Exterior entertainment options has ruined the camping experience for everyone.

[@annej5699]

Learned at Field School: Don't run your generator or your car engine for prolonged periods near other people's breathing space. They end up breathing the fumes. Regarding outside lights: turn them off at night even when you are not in proximity to someone else. Leaving them on attracts all kinds of bugs to your rig.

[@ellenadams7354]

We had a Friend that had to be rushed to the hospital bc of that. Someone else's generator almost poisoned them to death.

[@mariondiemert430]

Just remember the Golden Rule we all learned in grade school. Smh, on a picnic table???? Thank you so much for these tips, should be watched by everyone who buys an RV.

[@randyjones2204]

I an old Scout Master and the info this video passes on is nothing but the solid truth. Every camper needs to view it and act up on it. Thanks much

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Randy :) I was never a scout but I'm told most of what I've shared here is almost straight out of the handbook

[@donaldbailey5576]

In summation: 10 PM is quiet time. Learn it! Own it!

[@dougfresh1341]

AGREE! Goes for generators too. It'a camping for Christ's sake.

[@VOOODOOO37]

11pm here

[@mikelavelle5019]

First thing we leaned as a young family with a pop-up in State parks..

[@SuperRadrat]

Our place has no quiet time. Weekends are wide open…! 3 in the morning is pretty common 🍻😎

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@SuperRadrat yikes! thankfully my A/C unit drowns out most exterior noise

[@musketeermefranks9335]

Bravo, Uncle Josh! We last "camped" at the accessible cabin at the state park. There were signs asking folks to stay away from the cabin because it was in use. A young boy came right up to the door, cupped his hands around his eyes to look in at me. I was going to have a word with the boy's father until I saw the father walk up to our picnic table and place his muddy shoe up there to re-tie his shoe. At that point, I figured the father wouldn't understand the lack of respect his son showed since he seemed to have the same lack of respect.

[@ellenadams7354]

😂 that's crazy God Bless 🛐

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

You should have said something to the father!!

[@captainskippy6622]

Of my many pet peeves when camping outside music is probably at the list. I wish they wouldn’t even put speakers on the outside. We camp to be in peace and quiet and to relax. And those lights…..🤬

[@garyhaines6891]

Amen. I cant stand radios or otherwise. Why do people turn on a radio and then walk away from it to do something somewhere else and leave me to put up with the racket?

[@ICUSA]

Not everyone likes your. Music please be considerate

[@MrFrank914]

I totally agree with what you say! We purchased a grabber pick up tool that we keep in our RV to pick up other people's trash so we don't have to touch it, that makes it a lot easier to clean up the camping spots we occupy!

[@kylewilcox8928]

I don't know why everyone has a problem with people walking thru their rv sites. I walk thru peoples hotel rooms all the time.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

HA! That’s great!!

[@nolan83]

You had me in the first half, not gonna lie

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hahahaha

[@ellenadams7354]

😂

[@gregorycarson3889]

Exactly 😂

[@stevegriffin1413]

Great points! Single biggest unpleasantness we experience is generator noise. Of course if used during allowed hours we can’t complain but its never nice to hear. Campers that limit use, use solar or at least purchase quieter generators are appreciated more than they might know.

[@jameskennedy673]

After seeing the picnic table decorated with sewers hoses, from now on I’m going to pack our 4’ folding table along with the picnic items the next time we go on a picnic or camping. Thanks for the great information video on camp site manners. It’s ashamed that common sense for a lot of people is non existent.Have a blessed day & God Bless

[@LordFalconsword]

As a camp host/work camper from Oakdale Park in Glen Rose TX, I'd like to say THANK YOU 1,000%!!! You hit the nail on every point. The only thing we've never seen on your list (not that it didn't happen) is washing your stinky slinky on the damned picnic table. The only thing I'd add? If you rent an RV spot, that doesn't entitle you to park in the empty one next to you. If you do, be prepared to be billed for it, or woken up at 1am by a late arrival. It's not yours, and you don't get to use it just because it's currently empty.

[@rhod8201]

Good advice. A little consideration goes a long way.

[@andrewfidel2220]

I've got a black hose for black tank flush and I installed a backflow preventer on it to make sure there should be no chance of infecting the water source.

[@wmschooley1234]

Mr. Fidel: Thanks. The backflow preventer on the flush hose is a great tip. Respectfully, WS

[@michaelbarras6950]

Thanks Josh!! Respect is the key word.👍👍👍 Between the loud music and the barking dogs, I might as well stay home.

[@stephenr2195]

Not picking up after dogs and not controlling dogs from barking.

[@brooksrose7881]

You can certainly always pick up after them but you can't always control their barking.

[@dondartt684]

Not all dogs bark, if they do try to control the best you can- dogs bark sometimes, let’s be reasonable.

[@stephenr2195]

I’m no expert but I’ve always paid to have my dogs trained, and never had a problem with them barking.

[@pattyk8594]

We bought recharging barking collars for our dogs so they get “zapped” if they bark. They are small and yappy, but those collars do work!

[@TrashPanda5150]

@@dondartt684 Sometimes is fine. But when that dog goes on for HOURS, and I have heard them, that is beyond excessive and needs to be stopped. This is also true just in normal life, like at home. When it's 2 am and that neighbor dog has been going off since 10 pm, there needs to be an intervention.

[@boydsherk3550]

I'm always happy to meet new people at the campground, but the walking through my campsite is the most common thing on this list that bothers me.

[@VOOODOOO37]

I put up trip wires with empty soup cans, scares the bejesus out of them

[@alanj7306]

Vooodooo, that’s hilarious 😂. I bet that keeps them away.

[@southlakeowendrive]

@@VOOODOOO37 I do the same but I call it an asshole trap.

[@VOOODOOO37]

@@southlakeowendrive lol

[@ricklowers8873]

Oh, and for Lord sakes...STOP COOKING BETTER MEALS THAN MINE...outside‼️ All that delicious aroma is just killing me! 🤣🤣🤣😋🤣🤣🤣

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Lol the smells around dinner time can be amazing

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

😊👍

[@micheleh4016]

😀😀😆👍

[@BrokeDudeAdventures]

Or at least offer a plate. Lol

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@BrokeDudeAdventures right?!

[@mikemcintyre9494]

There's no such thing as too slow when backing into a spot... Just listen to one person and one person only... But thank those who offer suggestions

[@AuntieEm30805]

Which should maybe be #6 - don't help unless they ask or you ask if they want your help!

[@cathysimmons5224]

we set up our first camper last weekend and thought of this picnic table situation. We even sanitized the water spouts because of your videos. Thank you so much for the heads up!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

At worst? It'll do nothing for you At best? I'll keep you from getting sick

[@davidcostantino1838]

Just got back from a month long trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Every day, all day, all night folks were walking thru the sites. I even asked if my tent was in there way as they walked thru. People make camping suck...at times.

[@Ponderous1]

I’d add make sure you teach your kids the same rules and have them respect others’ sites. Also, a personal rule of mine, I always try to avoid having to empty the old black tank when people are actively using the site next to me.

[@ryanwarners6691]

We always leave our sites nicer than when we got there. My family has a game of who can find the most twisty ties, and who can find the most seal rings from plastic jugs, lol. Also do a check right before you pull out, might even catch something you could have forgotten.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s the way to do it

[@campbelltown3065]

Great video. As a former career Australian soldier, the idea of cleaning up a campsite before leaving is hardwired into my psyche….forever. Neither I nor any member of my family would ever leave anything behind.

[@CopCat34]

“The Las Vegas Disco Show” is a pretty funny line.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Change my mind 😆

[@Kiltabago]

In Scouting, both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, we teach the young men and women, “Leave No Trace”. The DNR teaches this program at many of the State Campgrounds to kids (and adults), its available on line, REI teaches it. Something to consider for some folks. Thank you for this courtesy message to both new campers and those of us who have been camping for many years. Good reminders of manners and common courtesy.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for watching, Brad

[@cigarguy7826]

Josh, This is great! My list would be identical. We all need to help the Newbies!

[@pistolguts7416]

A travel day pack up, clean up checklist would be helpful!

[@dougbarry100]

Great video and well done! My top beefs: 1) Don’t bring your treated wood scraps from home to burn in your campfire; the smoke is toxic and will make people sick! 2) Don’t bring and run your cheap and noisy generator; your camping neighbours are there to enjoy the quiet sounds of nature. May I suggest bringing a solar panel to recharge your battery?

[@speeedy95]

Same with loud vehicle exhaust. My truck doesn't have a muffler and I know it's loud so whenever I'm camping with my grandparents I don't start it after 7pm out of courtesy of everyone else just like I do at home unless it's a dire emergency I won't drive it after 7pm. It'd be nice if everyone else did the same thing cause sure your custom exhaust may sound good but that doesn't mean everyone wants to hear you revving it to the moon all night. Just got home from camping with my grandparents and last night there were some people with hotrodded diesel trucks revving the engines and flying through the campground and the main road at 3am.

[@patb9375]

We all make mistakes, but if you try to be respectful of others and think a little, you will not be in Josh's post with your face covered. Stay safe Josh

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Lol 😆

[@aimeeburke2087]

Kids running through other people's campsites really frustrates! I grew up camping and as a kid I was taught to walk around other people's tents/caravans. So as an adult, trying to teach my own 2 and 4 year olds, its annoying when other kids come waltzing into our site. Also! The thing we always did was while the adults were packing down tents/packing up cars all the kids ran around and did an "emu bob" where we collected all the rubbish

[@roywall8169]

My biggest pet peeve is people speeding past and/or through your site on their atv. Pisses me off.

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Are those even allowed in campgrounds??

[@msmo2060]

My neighbor threw a rock through my window so he could hear it louder……. That was awesome … Thankyou for making me spit out my precious coffee….in regards to the picnic table , there are many videos on you tube with people who are not new to camping , giving advice on dumping black tanks like Christmas vacation . Its disgusting .

[@josephbell3397]

We are going on our first camping trip with our trailer this weekend. Thank you for understanding that we newbies are newbies for a reason. Good info, however, I’ll take all the help I can get when setting up. Especially backing up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Don't be afraid to ask for help. You'll bump into a grump every now and then, but most RVers are happy to jump in and lend a hand They certainly don't want you tailing your trailer over their lawn gnomes or whatever LOL :)

[@josephbell3397]

@@JoshtheRVNerd It was a successful trip and we ran into no grumps. Our neighbors were very helpful.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@josephbell3397 That's so nice. At least once on each vacation I take with my family my wife and I will look at one another when next to some sort of unsavory individual and say "there's always got to be that ONE" Like the family engaged on a flat out screaming match in the middle of Cedar Point Amusement park *Chef's Kiss* Vacation complete! lol

[@StudioDaVeed]

Music volume seems to one that is frequently broken. I always walk around my site to check my volumes.

[@semurray1921]

Josh Thank you for saying these things on your platform!!!! Also thanks for all the videos you release!!!

[@maidforyou5341]

‘Leave no trace’ is the NH motto.

[@jefflargent9172]

We have been camping a few years now and I say this.......everyone we meet in a campground is extremely nice and helpful. Camping people are definitely the nicest.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Overall I agree completely. It's forgotten things like extension cords while first setting up & without asking my neighbors came over with one in hand offering its use. The vast majority of RV people are great folks we're all just looking to kick back and relax a little

[@danielcardinale4562]

Great PSA. We can all use a great reminder sometimes. But I'll never be able to look at a picnic table the same after that ! OMG!! What could they have been thinking?

[@wmschooley1234]

Josh : Two additional thoughts in line with your 5. Please don't leave backcountry leave no trace skills in the backcountry. They work just as well in the front country lux high end camp ground too. Second, I know it's hot but at 0230 I don't want to be hearing a 7500Kw cage generator running so someone can have the A/C going all night. I'll get off my soapbox now. Respectfully WS

[@garycullar]

You must have been camping next to my friend. He just bought a new RV at the beginning of this year. He bought one of them really loud 7500 watt $400 generators that always runs at maximum speed regardless of the load. I've seen him leave it on because he has three beers it is outside kitchen fridge. I told him it would have been cheaper to buy a bag of ice than to run that noisy generator all night. I told him he needs to invest in a newer nicer quiet inverter style generator like the one I use. And he just Shrugged. So now in the middle of the night when my dogs got to go out and pee his generator just mysteriously shuts off in the middle of the night as I walk by. We recently invited him camping with a group of friends that we normally camp with. The first morning there everybody gave him crap about his noisy generator. He still had no idea how annoying is stupid generator is. Just lets it run all damn day. Even though his refrig can run on propane. Needless to say all of my friends said don't invite him again

[@ellenadams7354]

@@garycullar Hey, that's not the worst of it bc we almost had a friend die from the exhaust coming from another generator into her window. Another friend found her and we got our friend to the hospital just in time. God Bless 😇

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Honda makes a quiet one

[@dougfresh1341]

GENERATORS! Ugh!

[@mech023]

Everything you said was COMMON SENSE! Which is very much lacking in the world these days!

[@tacomaastro7462]

Outside lights - Dark sky sites are few and far between

[@brandonanddavid5116]

I literally laughed out loud when you said “Don’t use the drinking water to flush down your Taco Tuesday!!!! That’s gross!” LOL LOL LOL. PREACH brother!!! PREACH

[@robertpearson8798]

Good list. I’d also add that if your barbecue, mattress, lounger, porta-potty, etc, break or you don’t want them anymore please don’t choke the garbage bins or the space in front of the garbage bins with their remains, just take them home for disposal.

[@kennethgoss8962]

The only one I’d add is that people need to keep their dogs on leashes and pick up their dog’s poop.

[@janfulton190]

I can't believe how many times I have seen a dog poop in a campground, and the owner doesn't clean it up. Same with barking dogs - if the dog is not comfortable or happy camping, please do not bring him to camp.

[@matthewbegin3462]

As a dog owner the things you mentioned are a minimal requirement.

[@kennethgoss8962]

@@matthewbegin3462 yes Sir.

[@jessibrown-powers6258]

@@janfulton190 I agree on the first part. Pick up your dog poop and always have your dog on a leash. HOWEVER, I have to disagree with the barking sentiment. I own a Beagle who doesn’t bark out of distress or any other negative. She barks when she either spots an animal she wants to play with or when she is bored and want direct attention. Trust me she loves to camp but she is still going to bark.

[@Billy-lq4fu]

A dog barking bothers me half as much as kids screaming while camping! Leave them at home then as well

[@ADwigans]

We were campground hosts for 5-6 yrs at a state park. We have experienced every issue you spoke of, you nailed. Keep on keeping on thanks

[@kmcatee1970]

Do not let your dogs run loose! But that’s not just camping that’s pretty much for always

[@apachepaul]

On tight, full hook-up sites, your black water drain hose is by my picnic table. Please buy decent hoses and make sure your connections are air tight.

[@kellilangley3875]

The fact that this video is even necessary is one of the reasons that I tent-camp places that an RV can’t get to. Thank you to those glampers who do respect these unwritten rules! Happy camping!

[@jiaczemo]

Good stuff...a caveat to noise. I prefer quiet, so try to be mindful of when and where I do things. So yeah, I don't go to Party Cove at the Lake of the Ozarks on a summer weekend and expect quiet. Keep up the great work.

[@stehouwercamping6585]

Thank you for putting out this video, So many new campers that have no clue and will not ask for help and not have any courtesy for other campers.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hope it helps! Feel free to hit that share button & spread the word

[@elizabeth2654]

Well said!! Here I Alberta, Canada we a lot in the Jasper and Banff National Parks. Please do not destroy trees at your campsite for firewood!

[@kaetischmalenberg222]

Burning garbage is really stinky for those down wind! Thanks for mentioning this.

[@Lilpup1227]

Thank you for the reminders! Even seasoned campers need a reminder now and then...to be honest I never thought about my outside lights being on under the awning...a lot of times I need to get up in the middle of the night to take the dog out and I left them on for that reason...but I will be sure to have more courtesy the next time I go camping.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s easy to forget stuff like that. You just don’t think about it

[@anotherjoe5675]

Yes... I inadvertently left my motorhome amber porch light on all night while parked closely to a guy with a camping trailer... My bad... But the next morning I noticed the guy had his driver side flood light on all night to counter my porch light... Apparently to send me a message... What was worse?... My mistake or his response?...

[@kellythomas6536]

Thanks for addressing the cross contamination issue and the music volume issue. The music volume issue should apply to vehicle stereo systems.

[@joewolters2399]

If you have to show up to the campground after quiet hours, do the minimum and finish setting up in the morning. I was at a campground where a couple showed up with a large fifth wheel and modified (LOUD) diesel truck just after midnight. The Mrs got out and proceeded to yell directions to the driver (no walkie talkie or cell phone) until the driver managed to strike a parked car with the front of the truck. The driver and the fearless spotter start yelling at each other. Other campers around them wake up including the owner of the now scratched and dented car. The park ranger comes down, the state police are called, (because apparently the driver has never been wrong before) Information is exchanged, and most of the campers go back to bed. A few minutes later the guy is back out there using his impact driver to lower his jacks. I finally spoke up and yelled "finish setting it up in the morning". After I spoke up most of the campers that had stayed silent until this point started yelling thank you. When they had finished, the last guy yelled "good night John boy!

[@destinhook3826]

I work nights so I have no choice other than to show up late. I will NOT use an impact or work on my truck but I will fully set up my camper and enjoy my stay with my schedule lol.

[@juliemulie1805]

@@destinhook3826 yes you have a choice, you arrive in the morning to your reserved spot.

[@destinhook3826]

@@juliemulie1805 No, again, i work nights so MY day is night time. I will arrive at night and enjoy my camping experience.

[@ParodyGuy2024]

@@destinhook3826 I do as well, just being courteous and quiet is the best I can do and try not to disturb anyone. Been pretty good so far with my pop-up. Even use the manual crank if too late at night instead of the voracious electric crank that scares half of nature away.

[@traveler320ak7]

@@destinhook3826 wow.

[@juliefour1023]

Great video, we've been camping for over 40 years and have seen many of these issues. Thanks for all you do for your customers and the entire rv community.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Our pleasure!

[@RFDelie]

There have been so many people wandering through camp sites this year.

[@vetfreshlyretired452]

I've never owned an RV until now, every rule besides the Poop-tube cleaning rule I've learned growing in the Boy Scout. Now I know to bring a poop cleaning hose, thanks!!!

[@richardwarren7492]

As a camp manager (not a "host) I've seen all of this and MORE.. Some folks are new but many were "old timers" who just don't care. And, others and myself have had to clean it up. We also had a basic rules hand out that included a "reminder list" for checkout. I'll say this: It also followed the old rule 90% were GREAT, 10% spoiled it sometimes for everyone.

[@fayee8986]

You're absolutely right! There are people out there that are horrible! Not considerate to anything or anybody. Thank you for pointing that out. However I myself don't have any experience on the parking thing, as of yet! And I most certainly wouldn't want a campsite with those kind of people next door. Thank you. Very needful and fantastic advice.

[@kenhagerman1301]

Excellent PSA, as always. It’s amazing how far a little respect and courtesy goes towards making the experience better for everyone. Went to put out a fire left smoldering after the folks left only to find they were burning their dirty diapers 🤢🤢🤮. Basic Boy Scout training...Always leave it better than you find it!!! Remember...someday you might be the camp host.

[@sharonmadden3362]

Your videos and the way you present them always make me smile. You are right that courtesy and giving others the benefit of the doubt go a long way in educating new campers.

[@ernieleveritt7184]

I don’t own an RV but hope too one day. Thank you for posting this video for all of us that one day will be a newbie.

[@jrfritz4772]

Absolutely awesome we need more of this education you hit the nail on the head let’s get this done and get everybody educated this is awesome thank you so much

[@ConservatEV]

“As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.” - Boy Scouts Outdoor Code Scouting is big on camping and being outdoors and hence on outdoor ethics. We preach all the stuff you said and then some (down to limiting what color tents are so as not to be to jarring a sight out in nature.) Well, at least OUR troop does (I’m the Scoutmaster.) It’s just common sense stuff… but common sense isn’t as common anymore unfortunately. Fewer and fewer are learning it. That’s partly on us all, we haven’t been teaching these things universally.

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Great video! The lights at bed time are a big deal for us pop-up people especially. We do a lot of light blocking with Reflectix, but It's a TENT. 😊

[@tufelhunden5795]

It's funny you mention new campers. I ran into one this weekend. Had a nice looking used Class C. I noticed add they were leaving he didn't pull the gates on the tanks but only closed them. I asked if he'd left the black tank open the whole time he was there. He said yes. I then politely explained about the possibility of a poop pyramid in his black tank. 😲 He was rather shocked, so I let him use my black tank cleaner after we closed the valve. Needless to say quite a bit came out. Clear elbows are so nasty but instructive. 😂 I'm just glad he didn't take offense and now knows to keep it closed until its closer to full. Also advised he buy a black tank cleaner just to help keep things nice and tidy.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Good for you for lending a hand And kudos to them for having an open mind

[@neilluke81]

Newbie here. I just bought a used c class myself. Are you saying that even with a sewer hookup, I should have my black tank closed off until it's almost full??

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

The term “quiet enjoyment” needs to be in everyone’s vocabulary, regardless if you’re in the city or on a campground. Or, do unto others… Thank you for sharing this info!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure. Please consider hitting the share button to help spread the message. EVERYONE benefits from good neighbors :)

[@mctrustsnoone3781]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Isn’t that the truth! I am very happy to share, your channel has been my favourite since starting my research. With appreciation from Calgary, AB. 😊

[@chuckpoore]

Thank you for this video, Josh. I am a new RVer, (not because of the current fad, but because I'm getting ready to retire, and I plan on traveling a lot in my retirement). But I have already bought my Class C and have taken my first "practice" camping trip locally. In my younger years, I was an avid backpacker, and so I already knew most of the basic camping etiquette (Take only pictures, leave only footprints, etc). But I honestly had not thought about a couple of these RV-specific things, like the lights at night. I am actually guilty of that one, but in retrospect, the way my campsite was oriented and the fact that the site directly across from me was vacant, and there were woods between me and the next one, it probably didn't bother anyone. But I will know from now on, that may not always be the case. The reason I left my awning lights on was in case I had to go the bathroom in the middle of the night (it was not full hookups, so I didn't want to fill up my black tank, and there was a bathroom close by, so i just used it instead of my RV bathroom). It was not "disco" lights, just a normal LED string that I had set to blue, which was dimmer than the white, but I can see how it might annoy someone anyway. I did have flashlights, so I should have just thought about that. Sometimes, it's not someone trying to be annoying, it's just not realizing something until pointed out. I'll never do that again. I also hadn't thought about the TV, I did watch TV at night (inside, not outside) but again, I just wasn't thinking about the thin RV walls, and there were tent campers nearby. I do have blue tooth headphones and they will be used next time. That being said, some of these things are just common sense that apply to everyday life, not just camping. I live in a rural area now, but I spent most of my younger years in the suburbs, and the loud music and loud equipment is a big annoyance there too. Why does the whole neighborhood's windows need to rattle while you are out washing your huge 4X4? Also, I'm beginning to think I never want to camp at a "full hookup" site that has black water dumping right there where you camp. Eeww. I think I prefer just fresh water and power hookup at the site, and then a dump station at the exit. Anyway, thanks for the advice and I am trying to learn!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for joining us and having an open mind!

[@regenasorrell4027]

What a thoughtful way to be! You can be our neighbor anytime. We, too, are getting ready to retire and travel a little. Glad you mentioned not getting the full hook up spots because you made a very good point.

[@MichaelGalletly]

Agree 100% with everything you said here. And ESPECIALLY with point #1. Respect the nature that you're camping out to enjoy, and take care of it so that others can enjoy it, and so that it will be cared for by others for you!

[@jhm68]

Awesome video. But I would like to share a couple more issues the wife and I have found with new and seasoned campers, and that is camp fires and parking off the designated parking spurs at a primitive Campground. Almost everytime we go we have to put out a fire someone has left burning in the fire pit after they have left. Living in Utah we have a high fire danger most of the year because we get so dry. If that isn't enough we see people pulling there cars, tow vehicles and side by sides off the designated parking spurs. We have seen people where they will drive over rock and wood steps to park there vehicle closer to the campsite. Not only does it destroy the campsite it can potentially start a fire. The hot engine can catch long dry grass on fire or even dry pine needles. Not to mention if there vehicle is leaking any fluids which in it self is bad for the environment. A forest fire can cause so much damage. It takes years for the land to come back to its full glory. The cost can reach millions of dollars to fight the fire and yet I still see people not doing there part. I carry an extra fire extinguisher with me and set it out by the fire pit just in case and full size shovel to completely put our fire each and every night we have a fire. Most places where we camp there is no host or cell phone service so notifying the authorities is almost impossible.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing this. It's a great point and something you don't typically consider. You roll in, you're tired from the drive and ready to relax, so you just park.

[@SLloyd-qb8kt]

This is excellent advice. I'm going to start carrying an extra fire extinguisher as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@denisehood4376]

Josh, thank you for ur wonderfull and hilarious rules of camping. I can just imagine how many more first timers there are. Wonderful vid as usual and always informative. Never boring. Like that you include the "whole" RV experience.

[@markaverett1225]

We're new to this and have been impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the camping community. We certainly want to be good neighbors.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s awesome to hear. It’s important to note MOST RVers are great people looking for some RnR and simple fun

[@jeffreyglowacki7616]

Great info! I know over the years I have been guilty of the lighting and music. You live you learn and now I have been reminded. Good job! I would add that if you roll into a campground late and or you happen to see an empty site and you think " hey I'll just take this one" since no one is here. DON'T!! Dont be that guy, gal or whatever. Most campsites are reserved well in advance and the intent of the person making the reservation is that it will be vacant when they arrive. Make sure the site your in is the site YOU RESERVED. Talk to the ranger or camp host if you made a mistake or like the other site more than the one you got to make sure it's ok to use that particular site.

[@jeffreyglowacki7616]

If you bring your canine companions keep these two things in mind. 1. Always clean up your dog's waste and put it in the garbage. 2. If your dog has an issue and barks incessantly and you are constantly yelling at them to be quiet then you need to really think about how to keep them quiet. No one wants to hear constant barking from a dog or from you.

[@charlesnicholson3189]

Great video. Number 5 is one of my biggest pet peeves. I have never really had grown ups walk through our site but we get kids doing it all the time and it drives us crazy. The worst part is now days your almost afraid to say something as you never know how a parent will react.

[@mickeybright4111]

All great points again. Especially since the RV experience is being enjoyed by many more folks these days. Seems simple enough but there’s always that one person who just is oblivious to common courtesy.

[@ellensstory4429]

Dogs off leash is a big one around here. I really don't want a visit from your very friendly Pit. My dachshund anti social and doesn't want to play.

[@joelombardi7283]

Then train your dog.

[@pietrefief7362]

@@42ayla Years ago, at one campsite I was at, a couple of teenagers were constantly playing with their knives. Throw the knife into a target on thr ground type of games. Dog ran through their site, and was prmptly affixed by two knives going through its paws. Their apology was slicing the throat of the dog, in front of the owner. Nobody let their pets run loose after that event.

[@havsumora]

@@pietrefief7362 Where the hell were you camping? Afghanistan?

[@dianec9456]

We had gotten a new trailer and got to our site... and I was just having a blast, setting up my house, playing some tunes on the sound system, figuring out where I'm putting everything. I get a knock on the door - it's my neighbor. He says, "Hi there - I like your set up... do you realize that the music is playing on your outside speakers?". I was HORRIFIED! I was BLARING the music - I thought that it was only inside and I was wondering why I couldn't get the volume up! LOL... I was so thankful that he came over and told me. A few weeks later, I had tripped a fuse and I felt comfortable to go and knock on his door and ask for help.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You were cool about it. That’s the difference

[@maryg2041]

Well said Josh. Here's one more, when breaking camp early in the morning try and be quiet, don't use an impact driver that makes a lot of noise to lift your stabilizers, use a drill driver if you must.

[@zedhead2864]

THANK YOU, JOSH! These really need to be conveyed to the newbs! SHARING SHARING SHARING!

[@joescullion5604]

I would recommend checking the lights on your tow vehicle. Most new trucks, the headlights lights turn on when you open the door. You CAN disable that feature, so your lights don't shine in my rig at zero dark 30.

[@andrewfidel2220]

Mine turn on if I open it with the key fob but not with the manual key, so at night I always use the key =)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Great idea ty

[@rcracer3235]

Good video Josh I can't stand it when a fellow camper starts his generator up at 430 then leaves to go fishing comes back shuts it off until they decide to leave for the afternoon and it starts all over. I left a nice note the next morning the same time the generator starts up and off goes the truck and boat so I did as any good camper would do I broke the spark plug on his generator and there was piece and quiet the rest of the time.