NEW RV DRIVERS CONFIDENCE COURSE (NEW MOTORHOME OWNERS)

[@TheDavebala]

"Im never going to see these people again." Best thing to keep in mind when nervous or feeling anxiety take hold in public. That statement can be applied to many many things. People should worry less about what others think, or what failires one makes on front of people. We are all the same, learning or doing the same thing, just trying to enjoy life. You can put the truth on a tee shirt, No one has to panic about what others think of you, They dont pay your bills or help you with any mistakes you make. Just keep trucking, and learn the best way you can.

[@mfb6310]

Wow. I learned more here than when I trained for a two weeks (3, 4 days on road) to get my CDL Passenger.

[@stevesaviano1419]

Just purchased our 37' DP RV. I was REALLY nervous about driving it, but watching this video was very helpful. I was comfortable in about 10 minutes of my first test drive. More importantly, the sales rep said he would not have known it was my first drive. Just use caution and patience on those tight rights. Getting your hips past the turn point was key! Thanks so much.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Whether you're a *"Newbie"* to RV driving, or you've been RVing forever, it's a good thing to watch.

[@robertstroud7081]

This is a very instructional video and audio must watch for all owners of RV's. It has made me feel much more confident about driving a large vehicle and it increases awareness for those times when I am driving a standard car in the vicinity of an RV. Give more room and consideration to RV drivers as their blind spots are sometimes large and we have to take this into account. All things considered I think that all drivers should see this video and our roads would be a lot safer

[@wanjunli7310]

Thank you Barney, I have watched many RV training class. Yours is the best. No doubt about it.

[@martavickery8152]

At the beginning of the video driving an RV seemed overwhelming. With the expert guidance of the narrator I feel confident that I will be able to follow all the steps in the video confidently.

[@Stillwater23-q5r]

This has been so helpful! My goal is to be able to drive my RV comfortably with no one else with me except my dog! I'm going to do measurements and see how I could do the 3 in 1 without a spotter. My rear camera does have distances and path of travel trajectory which is super helpful but I'm still coming g in a little too close to hook ups. I'm also thinking of taking some lessons with a driving school to get more confidence. Thanks for the video!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

I also will be traveling with only my dog and I’m supposed to buy my Motorhome next week. I’ve definitely been getting a little nervous about it. I’m hoping the cameras in it are really good too.

[@bonniehass5935]

I'm picking up my very first 29' class c tomorrow. This has made me more confident in setting the mirrors.

[@doncoleman4938]

I wish this was up when we hired an RV. We arrived in LA from Australia at 9a.m. By about 11:30 we're driving a 32 ft RV through LA traffic. Biggest thing I've ever driven by far. And on the opposite side of the road! Knowing how to reverse just using the two mirrors is important. I cringe when I see people look over their shoulder when reversing. It's a just a bad habit from poor driver training, even in a little car.

[@EsteeDarla]

this is the best driving and parking video I found online , I will be buying my RV from you all cause no one else offers anything like this

[@janicesilverstein5294]

Great Refresher for a veteran who just got a new Class A and cameras! There were many things I did not know. Thanks for an excellent presentation.

[@fireballfitness170]

5:14...mirrors 7:25... Shown from above 9:28... Person eight to nine feet out, hands in front at chest level, simulates a car 17:48... Review how to handle curves 20:10... How to find where the center of your back tire is using the convex mirror, Mark the mirror with sharpie or white out. 25:52... 34:35

[@whippetz000]

Thank you...you have made driving an A Class much less intimidating and safer for all on the road.

[@Oldie5843]

This is by far the best RV Driving Tutorial I have found. Kudos to Lazy Days RV! One disappointment: In the backing up portion they demonstrate pulling up to the campsite on the driver's side and then later mention it is three times as hard pulling up on the passenger side. I would have loved to see that demonstrated.

[@rrr23915]

This was a very good video. I went through CDL school and learned the importance of mirrors. I found this video very useful when learning how to drive a class A motor home.

[@nellocan]

Love the way you repeat and review of each step to make it sink in lol

[@tomw5vlt119]

Good info. Would be great to see the 3-1 reverse into park spot multiple times in a real campground/RV park from different perspectives. Also, understanding (and seeing) how Class A's of different lengths affect the 3-1 method.

[@janiefarner2974]

Cannot thank you enough for this amazing training. I now understand what the heck the convex mirrors are all about and I love the reference points you can put on your rig, etc. etc. etc. Just terrific. Thank you SO much.

[@tlewis211]

Great video that will save lives and damages, Every RV driver should see this. Thanks

[@AutumnMoonCo]

This is the best tutorial I have watched, and they are many. I just drove my new RV for the first time (only about 10 miles on a country road). THEN I found this video and I learned so much! Haven't tried my second drive yet because I want to do all the exercises first, but I feel much more ready now!

[@MrMarvac]

Good lessons for all those who just purchased their first RV and some nice reminders for long time RVers.

[@RVs4Newbies]

Thanks so much for your comments! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Donny - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride!

[@ForherpleasureAus]

In Australia we teach to align your shoulder with the kerb or edge of roadway of the road you are turning into when making left turns, and the centreline of the roadway when making right turns. In most cases, that will position the rear of the vehicle to miss kerbs and traffic islands

[@mdv1033]

Great info! Very well done. Best tip is practice, practice, practice...

[@FaithfulNation]

That was an excellent video. We are hoping to rent an RV this October.

[@bobbafett1971]

Good video. But I wish the coach was better scale. The wheelbase is so short. And most roads are narrow. Its more like a.8 in 1 turn

[@DebErney]

Just got a new fifth wheel, having trouble steering it. Quite a big difference from the travel trailer I had. This video helped quite a bit.

[@edwardpowers629]

awesome video! The last vehicle I drove this big was a 5 ton truck in the army! Thanks so much

[@29terrywilson]

There were so many great tips in this video that I know I will put to use when I drive my RV!

[@poetfederico]

This video was super helpful. I wish you had included the graphics showing where to exactly place the fresnel lens and it's view.

[@deelersch5797]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I still intend to take an instructor class but this video really explains the tracking, and vision "angles" and blind spot geometry that will be so helpful in driving a motorhome.

[@patriciamitchell7127]

Fabulous, just fabulous!! I am a female who is thinking about buying a motor home and I am really worried about driving such a huge vehicle! Thank you so much for this video!

[@RVs4Newbies]

Patricia Mitchell I'm glad that you enjoyed it! You will be GREAT! You can do it! Good Luck! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

[@patriciamitchell7127]

I will do that, thanks!

[@bangkokbanks]

Thank you for posting this video that most people including myself would have been satisfied to pay for. Having worked in film for many years, I can quality this video is not some rinky dink do-it-yourself handheld; it's a well planned production meant for serious students that want to master driving techniques in their large motorhomes. Well done! The information contained in the video has given me new insight into driving my long, large and heavy Class A motorhome. Thanks to the producers.

[@michelesharp]

Ok - I'm ready to try it now. Thanks for a very well done video! I love how you make it all so precise.

[@RVs4Newbies]

Glad you enjoyed it! Donny - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride!

[@kathynesmith2165]

Thank you, this is very helpful. It also helps in communicating with my husband, as he is already a confidante RV driver.

[@Jewelscherry]

Thank you so much! This is a very well put together video that helps with the basic concepts. I greatly appreciate it. I have been looking for instructional video and/or a book to review before I take a driving course. I really appreciate it. I will look at your website for more information.

[@anniegogogone1806]

Excellent video, even seven years later! Thanks!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Thank you for this video!! I’m purchasing a Class A Motorhome and the last couple days I’ve been a little worried about driving it since I’ve never drove anything this big.

[@Pack.Leader]

I have a couple of questions. I am a single RVer. I often won't have a spotter. 1- Is there a way I can judge where that 8' center mark (between the wheels) is from inside the coach? 2- Also, you said that when making turns and trying not to hit things in the process, if using your front bumper as your reference point (when your degree of wheel turn is 45 degrees), how do you use the bumper that is deep inside your blind spot? You can't mark it on your mirror as in other cases. I'm living fulltime in my 27' class c now and backing up is my worst thing so far, but I want to learn how to position my RV at all times, in all situations. One other thing. 3- You said that the back-up method in this video isn't to be used in parking lots. How do you back up in parking lots?Thank you. I hope you see this and can reply.

[@fetchit55]

Great information and lessons to learn; however, you’re “exiting a highway on an off ramp” is more like “entering highway traffic on an on ramp.”

[@MyTi824]

Thank you. Very useful information . You are a great teacher.

[@PollysPetPeves]

I'm a raw née bee in this RV arena. Thank you for Making Mirrors Easy 101.

[@RVs4Newbies]

+Polly Rose Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

[@TAEKWONDO2012KEUP]

That was amazing! !!! Funny parts when you explained messing up a right turn.... Thank you for the much needed lessons

[@RVs4Newbies]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

[@lindalowney1404]

Awesome information. I'm thinking about getting an rv and driving/backing up such a large vehicle is the scariest thing about it for me.

[@RVs4Newbies]

Take your time and you will do just fine! Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

[@deanmay338]

Hi, Absolultely amazing video. Very informative. Great job! Diagrams and narration were outstanding. Thanks, Dean

[@douggullage6865]

I don’t understand how anybody could compair gas to deisel. If gas is so good why don’t they put them in semi’s. They don’t have the York or longevity. Deisel. 2million gas 200.000 if your lucky

[@j94shore]

This is such a great educational video. Will be getting a 32 footer motorhome soon and this sure makes us feel more confident! Thank you so much for so many great tips!💕

[@FrozenMadLad]

So much better than the one where the guy tries to teach you how to put reference tape on your mirrors, without showing the mirrors...

[@marioaubin3526]

Thank you very much for this video. It gives specific information for a professional approach to taking a motorhome on the road!

[@RVs4Newbies]

I thought it would help a lot of people and maybe save a life or two! Glad you enjoyed it! Donny - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride!

[@joegalindo3784]

Moved up from a Class C 25 footer to a Class A 35 footer. Very helpful. Thought I was doing great until I went into a town that squeezed at two way street into a single lane two-way. Though I was well in lane, I learned that signs on a side walk with no grass medium hang into the street 6 inches and clipped my passenger side mirror. Very discouraging and made me feel like I didn't deserve to be driving my diesel pusher. I really had been practicing though. So new lesson learned the hard way. I hope others can learn from this.

[@RVs4Newbies]

Hey Joe, Thanks for the feedback and your own history in driving a larger RV! We can all learn something new every day! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

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Joe Galindo

[@jameswilson9553]

Hey Joe, I bought a 37 ft class a about 100 miles from home and when I got about 20 miles from home I bounced the right side off of a concrete bridge and did $16,000 worth of damage.. I wish I had seen this video before driving.. LOL

[@meganlynn9995]

Thank you for this sir

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

I've been thinking about getting a second convex mirror for my passenger side. I'd have the normal one adjusted properly and the second one aimed directly at the blind spot. I've got old school style mirrors held on by just thin metal rods so it's really easy to stick stuff on them, like CB antennas and other accessories.

[@frankcellini4114]

This video was very informative. We just purchased a Class A and I'm a little hesitant to drive so these tips will be very helpful. Thank You!!

[@rpodadventure]

I am considering buying a 32 foot class A but I don't have anyone to spot for me when I travel. For reference, I back my 20 foot travel trailer into campsites on my own. Is a spotter really essential to backing a motorhome, or can it be done like backing a travel trailer, getting out and looking, and swearing softly a little from time to time? Watching this video made me question whether I should continue with my purchase of a Class A for my traveling lifestyle. Hmmm...

[@gereshomeE]

Buy a Reversing Camera!

[@georgemartin4963]

I guess a solo has to be extra cautious when backing up.

[@GrahamWalkerRTL]

Really good video. Superb, easy to follow instructions. Thank you

[@paro4life1]

Awesome info for A RV newbie!

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

I’ve stopped in at Lazydays ive walked across from the TA but never been there with my Own motorhome

[@peggyanderson1978]

This was absolutely fabulous...my first exposure to motorhome anything. I would hug you if I could!

[@RVs4Newbies]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride! Donny

[@walstonkevin]

Put a rearveiw cam on the front.

[@CLANSON]

Easy tutorial with very informative information!

[@ckbond41]

This video is awesome, really interesting tips.

[@tonimagery]

Great video! Does the info in the video also apply to Class C Motorhomes?

[@coldmountainpix]

Once again, Thanks!! very informative! :)

[@jimsog1270]

Great help!

[@jesseurbina4235]

Great video , much help! Thank you

[@rajuom]

This really helps. Thank you.

[@zoom16v]

Excellent video!!!!

[@nealdavis350]

Excellent information and so clearly and coherently presented! Thank you! :-) One question, my motorhome has 3-part side-view mirrors; the top and bottom parts are convex and the middle (and largest part) is a flat mirror. How should I adjust the top convex mirror? Thank you!

[@sngscratcher]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@PeonSanders911]

Extremely well done! Thank you!!

[@louisebacque6491]

Thank you for this info, a great tool

[@RVs4Newbies]

Glad you enjoyed it! Donny - Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride!

[@juliakornegay9639]

Very helpful tutorial! Thank you. I have a Winnebago Class C, 32 ft long. Does your recommendations work the same (measurements, etc) for this type of RV?

[@patkey788]

Good for me too

[@davidstein606]

Excellent video.

[@rdp317]

Great video though I don't understand what you mean when you say this wont work in a parking lot wnen talking about turning

[@PhyllisStokes]

Where on the wheels do you start the measurement for the 3 and 1 system for backing into a camp site if you have in tandem wheels on the back? Need to know where to start the 8 foot measurement. This video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@ltakallen]

+Phyllis Stokes It will always be from the center of the "pivot" point, which is the center of the "dual" tires on the rear, not the "Tag" axle. I know because I recently discovered this myself.

[@jeffforbess6802]

It’s the center of the hub of the most forward rear tires. The second set of tires are part or the overhang. Sometimes, you can lift the tandem axle for parking. Otherwise, they rub while making very tight turns.

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[@madogblue]

I have watched this great video several times, and driven my newly acquired 30' class A RV. One challenge I can not find a solution to is turning left at a fork when driving solo where I have zero view of traffic approaching from the right side. I am totally blind on the right side, anyone have any tips?

[@fairjust8072]

❤thank you

[@troyseagondollar4565]

Something that was not emphasized but must be done while turning... turns must be squared not rounded.

[@ArtArtandMoreArt]

Thank you so much.

[@walstonkevin]

Why not put a camera on the blind spot?

[@jasoncarpp7742]

My only problem with today's RVs is their size. At between 35' and 40' in length, I don't know what their height might be, from the pavement to the top of the AC unit on the roof, but most I've seen are so large, you might as well be driving a 4 story building on wheels.

[@tmikegriffin]

Does the length of RV figure into the "turn line" (front bumper or hip) when turning? My wheel cut is 60 degrees, but it's a 43' MH with a tag axle. Since it's > 50 degrees, I would use the hip as my line, but wonder if the length would be an issue.

[@101southsideboy]

as a CDL holder with full endorsements ( including Coach buses) this class should be mandatory before any one is allowed to drive a class A RV ( people like myself with a full CDL excluded of course )

[@ma.johnscott55]

101southsideboy. You don't need hazard mat or doubles, you need cdl class b or a, drive like cdl driver

[@usadarylwilson]

I, personally, investigated an average of 1,000 crashes per year as a Colorado State Trooper, on highways, state and county roads, city roads, residential areas and parking lots. In my years, I have covered more crashes involving commercial vehicles (driven by CDL holders) than motorcoaches (both class A and C) and trailers being towed. That being said, CDL drivers (of every endorsement class) are among the safest drivers on the road, both in their commercial vehicles and their personal vehicles. New drivers, poorly trained drivers and careless drivers being the exception, whether CDL or non-CDL. I attribute safe driving behavior to attentiveness to their primary task (driving a motor vehicle), proper evaluation of and adaptability to road conditions and design, traffic, weather, visibility and vehicle limitations, as well as driver experience (in my opinion, the most important factor in this list). Inexperience and careless driving behavior contribute the most to becoming a statistic, whether CDL driver or non-CDL driver, and the more someone drives, the better they become at driving. I'll say that again, the more someone actually drives, in all kinds of conditions, in whatever vehicles they more often drive, the better he or she will become at this. Now, it is true that there are far more commercial vehicles being safely driven on the highways and roads than there are RVs (motorcoaches and such) on the same blacktop, but it still holds true that experience and attentiveness makes for safer drivers and safer roadways for everyone. Some training for drivers of RVs would be wonderful. It would definitely help in the beginning, but it is the act of driving that will improve their safety and skill more than any formal training they might receive. I think that experience and skills should be learned and practiced in safer environments (parking lots, noncongested roadways, etc.) before merging into mainstream traffic and into difficult to maneuver situations, with heightened alertness, but this needn't to be in a formal setting. Argue against my two-cents' worth of opinion above, if you want to, but I felt it necessary to chime in, based on my years as a crash investigator for many years, as well as a driving instructor for other law enforcement personnel. Thanks for reading. Oh, and the video was excellent. I would hope that everyone planning to get behind the wheel of an RV would seek out such training, but I argue against requiring drivers to undergo full CDL certified training in order to drive an RV.

[@ostbob4108]

Does all of this apply to Class C RV's we tried to back up using the 8' rule and it just didn't work. But we were pretending we were on a very narrow road to the campsite because I rarely see 24' two lanes . So if the road is narrow you can't pull as far forward to line the rear end up with the campsite. Is it just me or that rule doesn't apply to Class C because of their turning radius's. If I had to bet, it's ME!

[@mamimaok]

I am interested in getting hands on rv driving classes. any suggestions? where can I find your schools?

[@RVs4Newbies]

Thanks for the question Mayra! I wish I knew of a hands on course, But I sadly don't. That's why I put these video together. They were scrambled all over youtube. I wanted them in one place so I can go back and review them at any time. Please let me know if you find a course and I will pass it on. Thanks so much! Donny Please Visit Our Website - www.RVs4Newbies.com Be Safe & Enjoy The Ride!

[@cycooper5733]

Is the set up the same for mirrors that are more forward than depicted?

[@madogblue]

Excellent

[@annmann1442]

love this

[@raphaelkanyanda6559]

Fabulous

[@cutterbacon]

Seems like you are going to upset the already stressed car drivers on the roads and highways in a rv motorhome,using a whole lane on the off ramp and fully blocking the road i can see lots of upset drivers ahead,ive just moved to the countryside from the city and the drivers here are insane,ive been nearly killed 3 times already from a overtaking car doing 130mph missing me by 2 inches and road works with all the traffic stopped and a blind corner no road work signs we was in a heavy duty truck with animal trailer and we couldnt stop in time due to the blind corner and lack warning signs etc yeah bad in the country now imagine a rv at 40 feet jesus help us.

[@ljks1993]

PAINFULLY boring but very useful information, THANKS :)

[@1luckycat]

+Lachlan Smith Maybe you just need to ask the Doc to step up the meds? OH LOOK! SQUIRREL!!! LOL

[@patriciafigueroa7670]

What do you do if your a solo RV'er ?

[@jkoenig24]

Good video overall BUT, very few highways exit to the LEFT as this video demonstrates. Most highway exit ramps are to the RIGHT meaning that the PASSENGER side will be coming off the ramp and entering traffic first.

[@usadarylwilson]

Where are you driving that this is the case? I see few exit ramps with merging to the right.

[@derosa159]

Is it the same principal with a Class C, 30 footer?

[@derosa159]

Anyone?

[@jerryrayhamburg3639]

does this work with a class c.

[@UncleTerry]

Of course, some class Cs are just as long as class As.

[@Pack.Leader]

repetitive but informative.

[@m.levesque9911]

Great video!!!

[@devereadian851]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@rdp317]

Great video though I don't understand what you mean when you say this wont work in a parking lot wnen talking about turning