RV School - NRVTA (National RV Training Academy) Alliance Academy Fundamentals Week

[@sherieragan765]

Even though the full time rv life is passing me by… I bought the home study course for helping deal with problems as they come up! Congratulations 🎉😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@WaywardWaggs]

The home study course is pretty good but it is much better in person. I am a hands on learner.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Leslie , great sense of humor. On the electrical prank. If Dustin had the chance he would have done the same thing. 🤣

[@WaywardWaggs]

Yes I would have. 😁- Dustin

[@robmcneill2967]

Hey thanks a million for promoting the NRVTA. I have loved every minute I have spent there, and you guys just put my opinion into video format 😊 It's drinking from a fire hose for sure, but the knowledge & confidence they gave me is priceless. Our hope is to help others with there problems and maybe get a little giggle. Seriously thinking g of going to work part time at .ocal shop to gain valuable experience. Let me say I'm so proud of you folks, I hope this video encourages others the take or consider fundamentals .

[@katrinabellofatto1246]

I'm getting anxiety just looking at the inside of the building. Karaoke flashbacks!! LOL, Leslie you are too funny! Pretty sure Tucker set our off with his stinky but or laying too close to it. 🤣🤣 Chris said sign him up for any and all whiskey with the Waggs! 🥃 Aww, Jason is so darn nice! What a great guy.

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣 Leslie would have PTSD from karaoke if she had to sing. You guys are always welcome to have some whiskey with the Waggs. 😁🥃

[@sherriweber7105]

Hi Dustin and Leslie! I cracked up so bad because Leslie you got Dustin good with fooling him about being electrocuted. lol! 😂 😂🤣🤣 I’m so glad you both passed with flying colors. And with the same test scores. So cool you went through this course. Congratulations to you both! Hope you have a great week and have a great time with the family and the Brits. Have a Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 Tell your family to that I hope they have a great Christmas. Love you both! Stay safe!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thanks Sheri! We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday as well! 😊

[@mollybug9325]

Good video. I am former USAF PMEL/TMD. In the lab the propane test is always called a fart sniffer. I have one in my garage I use to test for natural gas leaks ETC. Secondly the dc fridges are also used in the fishing and larger boats. Before the fridges were dc in the RV field my old gas electric would not work above 10000 ft and at night would shut off. The orifice was too small for elevation. When we got our new rig, I removed and sold the Residential fridge and went with a 17 Cubic ft one. No issues at all. My understanding there are DC refrigerator Compressors that can be bought and put in residential fridges and convert them to DC only. They also make DC roof top ACs. It is just a compressor. Also if you are worried about the dc for the computers in the fridges all computers run on dc. I am also going to convert our electric ac recliner to DC actuators. The same as used in the boat trims, and side car actuators as used on my old MC. I see they didn't teach about 3 phase electrics in the class. Like we used in our 3 phase calibration vans, or that 2 ground connections can have 5 or more volt between them. Good luck guys.

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

Looks like an awesome experience. Glad Leslie will be there to remind you how to do things! 😂

[@WaywardWaggs]

Lol, me too! 😂

[@gunna48]

Great video Waggs!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thank you. We appreciate it.

[@CoolestLife]

I took the course at home via Covid. I am now a certified Inspector. Good course work.

[@bluecollartech-io]

You had to go in and get certified in person correct?

[@timf6916]

YES, this is a GREAT thing to go through. I did notice where they put you guys in the classroom, in the back. That was probably a good choice from the teacher from watching your videos young man.

[@WaywardWaggs]

😂🤣😂

[@StuPedasso]

Allright Dustin...confession time - how long did you wait before trying to set off the LP detector? 💨

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣 I'm still trying. I need to eat some taco bell and give it another go.

[@campinwiththeconfers]

We took the online course but would love to do the in person one when we can take the time to do it. Leslie just couldn’t be serious long enough for you to get B roll 😂. Can’t believe a joke wasnt made when Leslie was as talking about hot legs 😂 Thanks for sharing guys! - Mike and Shelley.

[@WaywardWaggs]

We had a lot of fun. Lots of Shenanigans.

[@thisisouradventure]

Awesome video guys! That was awesome Leslie scaring the crap out of Dustin. I (Joel) also liked how hands on the classes are definitely helps reinforce what they are trying to teach for sure!

[@WaywardWaggs]

She's a prankster. 🤣 I'll get her back when she least expects it.

[@johnaz1018]

So did you fix your little issues with your RV? Awesome how you honor our Fallen.! Hats off for doing that and you have gotten another follower. First time listener.

[@WaywardWaggs]

We are still working on finding the leak but the slide mechanism is fixed. It is absolutely our pleasure to honor the fallen. 🇺🇸

[@petergedenberg3885]

You guys are awesome!!! Air fresheners and hair spray will set off lp detectors also. FYI

[@WaywardWaggs]

Good to know. We didn't know that.

[@paulvirag1852]

I also set off my lp detector while putting foot powder in my shoes.. And that thing is loud. I also took the fundamental course, sooo much information

[@WaywardWaggs]

Wow. Those things must be pretty sensitive if powder sets them off. The fundamentals course was great.

[@jocelynb8935]

Great video, I plan on buying my used class c by Feb and will definitely do this course. I’ll probably do the at home version first then use my GI Bill for the full RV Inspector course.

[@WaywardWaggs]

It is great that they accept the GI bill now.

[@kevincameron8437]

I would love to do this with the Alliance crowd….thanks for sharing. And as far as setting off the LP detector with a fart….dogs do it all the time since they are down at that level 😅😅😅.

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@bmac5496]

I’ve not personally set off the LP detector but in our previous travel trailer the dog bed was beside the detector and he set it off a couple of times 😂

[@WaywardWaggs]

Lol, that's hilarious 😂

[@bmac5496]

@@WaywardWaggs really fun at 3am when your trying to figure out if it’s a gas leak or a dog fart. 💨 we moved dog bed and never happened again

[@bradneuman8329]

Great quick tips. Have save this video. Best for me was the slide out one. By the way, noticed today that we are only a few streets down from you, across from the pond. Hope to at least be able to say HI before we have to leave this Wednesday.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Awesome. We should be around all day today and tomorrow. Stop by and say hi.

[@bradneuman8329]

Stopped by around 3:30 but you must have been out & about. We'll be back here in February and at 3 Flags too. Hopefully we'll catch you before we head north.@@WaywardWaggs

[@WaywardWaggs]

@bradneuman8329 Oh bummer. Sorry we missed you. We rode out to Kennedy Space Center today with some friends. Hopefully we'll catch up soon.

[@WaywardWaggs]

When are you guys at Three Flags?

[@bradneuman8329]

Feb. 1st to 14th@@WaywardWaggs

[@snookrookie]

Way kool. Next time you are parked next to us you can fix something.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Lol- I don't want us touching your rig 😂

[@gunna48]

We did the fundamentals and inspector's while you were there having your solar installed. So much knowledge transfer. But I was surprised how we were able to retain the information.

[@WaywardWaggs]

It is a ton of information but it is very helpful.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

I am so happy. To have so many people we know that can fix RV stuff when we see you guys and J&T in Jan/Feb....my list of things is going to get knocked out quicker. Should i send them to you or J&T? Haha. Good stuff and great investment in time for sure!!

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣 Don't let us work on it. We'll probably just make it worse.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@WaywardWaggs 😂😂

[@arkansastraveler7698]

12 volt ref is old tech, had it in 78 class C. We had our Norcold converted to 12 volt by the Amish last year.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Congratulations! We loved our time at the NRVTA. We recommend it. Merry Christmas y'all!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thanks 😊 Merry Christmas to you guys as well! 😘

[@DownsizingMakesCents]

Alice is definitely my backup brain, I have that same clamp meter, good tip on the converter, we ditched the converter when we did the solar system 4 years ago, I would love the air conditioning lessons, zap, that’s why it so important to have all equipment grounded correctly, the dog sets our lp monitor, haha. Refrigerator , water heater maintenance is so important. Don’t you guys have residential fridge. We still like having an rv fridge with propane, great for Drycamping, I would love the class but, don’t have the money unless you can hook me up, haha. I’m hoping to call the WW rv repair the next time the slide breaks. Lar

[@WaywardWaggs]

Ya. We have the residential fridge but not the 12 Volt one. It zaps a lot of power.

[@maryannewilson4973]

Well I know I had fun and I didn't even attend class! Glad y'all survived those early morning wake-ups (even I felt it by week's end) and learned so much!. Whiskey night was a blast. Y'all host a great party!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thanks so much! We had a blast hanging out and getting to know you and Fritz 😊

[@maryannewilson4973]

Tampa RV show coming up in a month. High possibility for more shenanigans!@@WaywardWaggs

[@WaywardWaggs]

For sure. By the way, thank you so much for the donation. We will make sure it goes to a worthy cause.

[@maryannewilson4973]

You are very welcome@@WaywardWaggs

[@brettstewart4851]

Saw my good friend Brad working on your rig! Really enjoy following your channel as we get started ourselves.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Ya. He was doing the install of the upgrade. He did a great job.

[@Bombay0093]

A great rundown video on the NRVTA fundamentals week and what you all learned. I’m going to attend that course in 2024 for sure. Also as a veteran I thank you for honoring those fallen service members…let us never forget. 🇺🇸

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thank you, we appreciate that. You are going to love the course- it's so informative! 😊

[@DonDunham-x6i]

Good work you two. I agree Dustin it is the Bourbon that makes the week great. I am planning to do the class this next year. Wanted to but couldn’t make it work. Grand baby coming soon. Hope to see ya on the road again soon. Love video. You 2 are funny.

[@WaywardWaggs]

We hope you enjoy the course as much as we did.

[@AWOLlcdrpeterson]

Great Video! True Story - One night, we were awakened by the loud shrill of the propane detector. Our propane detector is mounted mid-ships in our Class A DP, near the floor and under the fridge. I stumbled out of bed to see what is going on, and when I entered the kitchen area, I saw my 120 pound German Shepherd lying in front of the propane detector (butt closest to the detector), and my dog was looking at me like she was saying "That wasn't me!" I was able to fan some air in front of the propane detector and moved the dog to another spot. Too funny!

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣 That's hilarious

[@robertcrouch4697]

Hey, I made KZbin! Thanks for the great vid of Todd and I shaking hands! Enjoyed meeting you both! It was a great class and a wonderful learning experience! Every RV’r should attend this!!!

[@WaywardWaggs]

We agree. It is great for any RVer to take. It was a great week.

[@PittsWithAPurpose]

I think that the propane detector would have been helpful when you were in Uranus!

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@soggybottom23]

great learning experience i did the five week certified course and hopefully will be back in late spring early summer to do generators. on a side note the four weeks after the "firehose" are a bit easier!

[@WaywardWaggs]

We hope you enjoy generators. Tod says it is the most detailed class at the NRVTA.

[@markcomer7465]

Our dog set off the LP detector once.

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@vbjage]

#flatulencedetectorchallenge #whiskeywiththewaggs. Nuff said!

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@davidorange2819]

My German shepherd set off the LP detector with a dog fart numerous times

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@owenarkison3558]

Did you smell Ethel 🤣🤣🤣 And our dog has set off our LP detector by farting

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@tomogletree1]

Im gonna make me some red beans and rice and go try to set off the lp detector

[@WaywardWaggs]

Let us know if it works 🤣😂🤣

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Ok how long did it take for Dustin to test the LP detector?

[@WaywardWaggs]

I'm still trying. I need to eat some beans and give it another go. 😂

[@stevedenoyer5956]

🤣@@WaywardWaggs

[@askmslynnllc5363]

I was at NRVTA just under two years ago. I am now a certified mobile RV tech. After 5 weeks of pushing so much into my brain I felt fried. Now I am making some good money. When are you going to take the rest of the classes. We need more women techs.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Oh I (Leslie) have no desire to do this stuff as a profession. Just want to help take care of our rig 😊. I am though in complete awe of the women out there doing it! You gals rock!

[@askmslynnllc5363]

@@WaywardWaggs Leslie, you are the perfect size to get into some of the tight locations I have to. Skinny arms, smaller frame, flexible. I have to reach in cabinets and behind sink for faucet change. Under or around things for water pump replacement. In space behind wet bays. I would love someone small like you as my helper at times.

[@NastyBathroom]

I'm going to attend the NRVTA in a couple months, with plans to start my own mobile repair business. Any regrets???

[@WaywardWaggs]

@NastyBathroom No regrets at all. We didn't do the full tech course but we have several friends who have. They are doing well in their business after attending.

[@Rick-x8h]

Well now that you’ve a multimeter you won’t be afraid of electrical stuff.

[@WaywardWaggs]

You'd think so but not so much, lol. Still leary of it but at least we understand it better 😊

[@WestsontheMove]

Dustin, you did the methane test didn’t you? I know you were thinking about it, right? LMAO. -Pete

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thought about it for sure 🤣

[@bobabooie6389]

👍🇺🇲

[@gunna48]

Nothin' like gettin' rv knowledge through a fire hose at max pressure, huh?

[@WaywardWaggs]

For sure

[@kwhit6537]

I am going to try to set off the CO2 detector with a fart.

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@patironside4216]

My mom's dog set off her gas detector

[@WaywardWaggs]

🤣

[@gunna48]

RVs have fart detectors 😅

[@Cptstokes]

Totally dislike your split screen. Very distracting.

[@WaywardWaggs]

Sorry. This is the first negative feedback we have received about it. Everyone else seems to enjoy it. We like to show the perspective from both angles without having to flip the camera around all of the time.

[@robmcneill2967]

Hey thanks a million for promoting the NRVTA. I have loved every minute I have spent there, and you guys just put my opinion into video format 😊 It's drinking from a fire hose for sure, but the knowledge & confidence they gave me is priceless. Our hope is to help others with there problems and maybe get a little giggle. Seriously thinking g of going to work part time at .ocal shop to gain valuable experience. Let me say I'm so proud of you folks, I hope this video encourages others the take or consider fundamentals .

[@WaywardWaggs]

Thanks Rob! We're glad that there's people like you that truly want to help people like us who lack the confidence and knowledge to do some of the rv stuff. Attending this class totally helped with boosting some confidence though 😊.