How to Tear Down a Travel Trailer Correctly ➕ Downloadable RV Teardown Checklist for Beginners

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[@laurenrutkin6821]

Tear down link checklist I don't see/doesn't work

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

you dont see it or it doesnt work? its working on my end.

[@PSTLC5]

I see lots of links in blue type, but none that take me to a printable checklist.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

last link in the first list.

[@George-mn4wf]

I just wanted to say thank you VERY much from my wife and I for these very helpful videos. We are disabled, and the stress on us almost doubles when things go wrong, so thank you for showing the right way to do things. We lost our house last year and we are so thankful to have a roof over our heads. The safety and security of what we have left means so much. Thanks again! Blessings to all.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thank you, and have fun out there!

[@CruisinwiththeColemans]

Checklists are so important! And yes, always check the weather!! Happy travels!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for the continued input guys!

[@nancypittman6040]

Been waiting a while for this one, and it doesn’t surprise me that I was doing some things in the wrong order. This makes sense thanks again.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

hope it helped

[@jasonradmacher8013]

It's a great resource -- we've been using Ross's checklists and it's saved us time and heartache.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

my man!

[@justsayin7413]

Thanks for the checklist this is gold.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

No problem!

[@douglasdillon9280]

Great video! We will be downloading your list. We are a 5th wheel family but find your information so helpful. You and Jared are our go to for information and best practices. Thanks for always trying to make the RV experience great for everyone.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

im humbled to be mentioned in the same sentence as Jared, hes a very knowledgeable guy.

[@douglasdillon9280]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS both of you are excellent and knowledgeable who are trying to improve everyone’s R.V. experience. I really appreciate it!

[@peterdekeles.]

I don't have a trailer but, I love watching your videos.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thank you Peter!

[@hailster]

A checklist is something I've been putting together after my last trip. Two trips ago, I drained my fresh water tank but forgot to turn off my water pump, it wasn't fun to find out on my last trip that my water pump died because of this when I was counting on using the water pump. On a completely random side note, the Bourbon body wash you moved is amazing and I really hope they never get rid of it.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i left my water pump on for about 3 days on accident many years ago, but i got lucky. and yes, the bourbon body wash its nice, and you dont need much. not cheap but it lasts forever! 🍻

[@TheParkersRVCapades]

One thing I found after one of our trips was the glass microwave turn table on the glass stove cover. Luckily nothing was broke! Now we take the glass out and store it.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

great addition, thanks for sharing!

[@anthonyk8716]

Great video. I’ve always thought’ take your time when preparing for departure and setting up at a site. It’s good to think about safety for yourself and others. Thanks for the video!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for watching Anthony!

[@dfnsmn1411]

Another good video. Thank you. I appreciate that you're very organized and keep a moderate pace. Could you please do a video about the shore power and truck power that you mentioned in this video? While I'm comfortable doing electrical work, I'm not an electrical engineer or electrician. The more you know . . .

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

what specific questions are you looking to answer?

[@michaelcorey9890]

The black tank elbow is fuzzed out 😂 Enjoy all your videos Ross.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for watching Michael!

[@annecowell4163]

Thanks for another great video and for the checklist - much appreciated.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching Anne!

[@teresaclaus8683]

As always, great information. Thank you

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks Teresa

[@Enjoyrving]

Super channel……. good video as always. I’ve been using a small blower to clean my slide roof as I’m a bit older and don’t get on the roof unless it’s a must. My trailer TPMS identified a slow leak earlier this year which makes the fourth tire issue in 3 years. Wouldn’t leave home without one.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for adding!

[@danielhirsch6013]

Great pre ✔️ list! Tks

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks Daniel, hope it helped!

[@chadgau2808]

Love your videos. I didn’t see mention of the hot water tank, but I also drain that, if I don’t and my next camping trip isn’t for a couple of weeks, I notice the rod corrodes faster.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

we do that too by opening the low point drains.

[@TheParkersRVCapades]

Thank you! Been waiting for this! 🙂

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

No problem 😊

[@ryaneisen5975]

Thanks Ross!🎉

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

welcome

[@rvgearandfar]

🐈‍⬛ 📡 📺- 😂 love it!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@dfnsmn1411]

Another electrical question: we recently went to Canada and had two camps without accessible breakers. What can we do to better protect our system in these sorts of situations? I went inside and turned all our breakers off at the converter panel, but I'm not too sure that was sufficient. However, I just didn't know if that would help at all. I've watched all of your and Jared Gillis's videos but don't recall one with information about that.

[@John.Mann.1941]

I don’t think you need to shut off all the breakers on the panel. If you have a main breaker (possibly a different name such as master breaker) then shut that one off aught to be sufficient. The principal reason for shutting off the breaker before connecting or disconnecting is to avoid arcing when you plug or unplug the cable at the pedestal. Which can gradually damage the contacts on you cable or dongle.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i would agree with JOn.Mann. if there isnt a breaker on the pedestal, shut your main breaker off. its not the end of the world if you plug in occasionally when the circuit on, but its a good habit to get into.

[@andyespenan5919]

Went on maiden trip this weekend and was needing this list! Thank you. Also at 1:37, what table is that you have your griddle on?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

hope you had a good trip, here is a link to the table: amzn.to/3YyDrat

[@Austin_Healey]

Ross, another great video! I didn’t know my Grand Design had a stove vent latch before you taught me! Question: Do you have a video on recommended cleaners and wax for the exterior? Thanks!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i dont have any videos on that, however, its hard to recommend something... there are a million different options. i dont wax my rv often... I usually use a dishsoap and this brush: amzn.to/3T10pnj Dish soap does well with grease and bugs. You'll also hear opinions from both sides of the spectrum on what to use and not to use, and for specific chemical reasons. Dish soap has worked well and when its cleaned, it looks great. as far as wax, get something that works well with your exterior... meaning full body paint, gel coat, fiberglass, aluminum, etc... and a spray on, wipe off wax will save you a TON of time.

[@Austin_Healey]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thanks!

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

You make excellent videos sir

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thank you for the nice comment!

[@shawncarriere9733]

U should always have your engine brake on when towing. I use it even when not towing.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

My engine brake is on auto all the time, towing or not. Everyone with one should be running it all the time IMO, and thats probably why I forgot to mention it... thanks for adding Shawn!

[@Capt-John-T-Moore]

I have add another step. I pull my emergency brake pin and give it a little tug test with my wife watching to see if they engage properly. I found a broke wire while inspecting the underside of the trailer leading to the pin connection box. I don’t know how long I had pulled the trailer with no emergency brake function in case of trailer disconnection

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

definitely something to think about doing. you can test the amperage with the pin pulled as well.

[@snogoosey]

Great video.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

hope it helped.

[@db6283]

It is ok to flush the black tank at your campsite with full hookups and not at the dump station. Reason being I have seen videos that give directions to not connect a black tank flush to a potable water source. Thanks

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

👍

[@DougKarpf]

do you risk contamination of the grey tanks by backflowing after you have cleaned out and flushed your black tanks?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

great question and the answer is yes.... here's the thing though... there are still vapor barriers and tank vents on gray tanks... there is really no difference in the design of a gray tank vs a black tank... they are just plumbed differently. plus, they all get dumped in the same sewer. So the real question I think is do you care? some folks do, some dont... I guess its personal preference. Personally, I dont use the gray water to rinse the black tank, but I do use it to flush the sewer hose after dumping the black tank... therefore I really dont want to contaminate my gray tanks... I guess what Im trying to say is there are arguments both ways. Hope that helps.

[@douglaskarpf481]

I agree that’s exactly what I do. I use the gray water to flush out the black water foam the hose. I was referring to when you were doing doing the Back flush into the gray tank. That’s where I got concerned that there might be some cross-contamination. Thank you for the videos that you do. I really really do enjoy them.

[@scrub175]

Quick question; I use the TPMS but do folks pull the caps and manually check tire pressures before a trip anyway?

[@jamesmartin7282]

@@scrub175 I always check them manually anyway. I once had a TPMS that read a few psi higher than actual on both tires.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

ive tested actual pressures on my system vs what they read when I first installed my TPMS, and they are usually within 1-2 psi of gauge. i stopped testing them at this point and trust the TPMS, and its an important metric to measure and thats why im opposed to no name TPMS units on Amazon. Very different animal than say a no name gravity chair. However, I dont think its a bad idea to occassionally check everything. theres also no guarantee a manual gauge is entirely accurate. I'm thinking about a tire video next year, but I would want to speak to a few tire professionals first.

[@scrub175]

@@jamesmartin7282good feedback. I check manually before we head out, but use the TPMS reading to head home.

[@phamwin3296]

Thoughts on slide out toppers?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

not a fan, never had them, probably never will.... but thats just me... I'm able bodied enough to climb on the roof and clean the roof before pulling in the slides, so they serve no purpose for me. In fact, theyre just another thing to break, and they make coating the slide seals a pain. Some folks love them though. It really depends on personal preference.

[@dmc9791]

turn off the fridge? never!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for watching!

[@steveandsandrarankin9761]

unless I'm just totally missing it, I can't find the checklist for this video or the setup one. Please enlighten me, lol.

[@steveandsandrarankin9761]

never mind i found it for this one and assume the one for setup is in same location. great video btw.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

same place, correct.

[@parneypots]

👍👍

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

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[@johnpotocki5090]

how do i download the teardown checklist and print it. I cant find the link anywhere

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

docs.google.com/document/d/1AM3T2crr1em080aIZlb-_VjTFE4dhsVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112492101610632215497&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@johnpotocki5090]

thanks

[@paulmarti9808]

I tried to download your tear down checklist, but it wouldn't let me do it or anything else that you mentioned.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

its working on my end: docs.google.com/document/d/1AM3T2crr1em080aIZlb-_VjTFE4dhsVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112492101610632215497&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@keithtiedke1828]

Can''t find the checklist

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

docs.google.com/document/d/1AM3T2crr1em080aIZlb-_VjTFE4dhsVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112492101610632215497&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

docs.google.com/document/d/1AM3T2crr1em080aIZlb-_VjTFE4dhsVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112492101610632215497&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@keithtiedke1828]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thank you very much !

[@i70show]

where is the checklist ? if this was a link it is no longer thanks..... How to Tear Down a Travel Trailer Correctly ➕ Downloadable RV Departure Checklist for Beginners

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

docs.google.com/document/d/1AM3T2crr1em080aIZlb-_VjTFE4dhsVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112492101610632215497&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@i70show]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS thanks for getting back so fast really enjoy your videos very informative….

[@badnews4569]

Before you close your slides, run a broom or a stick or something under them inside. Stuff likes to hide there. If you have kids, hotwheels and the like seem to congregate there...

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

great tip, thanks for adding to the video!

[@bobabooie6389]

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