Secret RV Code: Unspoken Rules of the Road -Share This Video! If You Agree!

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RVingWithJoe

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@MN_Doughboy Ай бұрын

You couldn’t be more wrong… Be courteous and safe. But I’m not gonna act like I’m a second class driver.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Like I said, it is fully your right to park anywhere you legally can. I was just suggesting it as a courtesy.

@MN_Doughboy Ай бұрын

@ I literally said courteous and safe. You have no responsibility to not do something just so someone else can do that same thing. Wether or not they make money off of their travels or not.

@davidb8872 Ай бұрын

It’s all about me 🤨

@rpsellers Ай бұрын

Totally agree. I'm always as courteous as I can be to truckers on the road, and try not to be in their way at a rest area as well. But some don't have space for 50 feet of truck and trailer that's not in the "truck parking" area - or like so often happens, the "cars with trailers" area is full of SUV's not towing anything but need to let the dog out in grass. But I've as much right to a parking space as any truck does; this "hardworking hero" stuff is nonsense. Or maybe we need to talk about the semi's in the left lane taking 5 - 7 minutes to finally pass another semi going MAYBE a single MPH slower than they are?

@randomspirit Ай бұрын

@@rpsellers Spoken like someone who has never driven a big rig OTR.

@Wanderingsomewhere145 Ай бұрын

Courtesy IS safety! With a 42’ bus pulling a Jeep, I stay right lane at 55-60 mph, flash lights when a big rig is vectoring into my lane and remain a chilled out old dude when it’s heavy traffic. Helps me maximize my time on the planet. I do love my air horns for dumb cars that cut me off, but thankfully that’s a rare exception. Happy trails!

@JSimpsondotca Ай бұрын

100% Agree. Let's resurrect and celebrate common courtesy.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Huzzah!!!

@daraldholmes4943 Ай бұрын

I 100% agree with you. I used to be an over the road driver, and that road attitude is very helpful. Thanks, Joe, for the reminder!

@cliff23232 Ай бұрын

100% Agree. It doesn't cost anything to be nice.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Just a little bit of time, maybe, but the payoff is worth it!!

@timclosson7166 Ай бұрын

I drove truck over the road back in the "Good old days" and now am retired and pull our travel trailer all over the country......I believe in good old fashioned Respect, and i show it every chance i get. I always hope that it made someones day just a little bit easier, because like you said, I'm on vacation!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks Tim!

@TheRVDummies Ай бұрын

We do too. But, truck drivers are not built like they used to be. I miss you guys a lot.

@norme2681 Ай бұрын

I'm a retired trucker of over 30 years and a fulltime rver now, and feel I have earned the right to say this. Sure I have respect on the road for everyone but since I've gotten older and my eye sight at night is not as sharp as it used to be so I limit myself to daylight driving. So this puts me on a limited scheduled. Sure I always have a backup plan for the day. Here's we may disagree a little, when I have to fuel in the truck lanes and drivers not fueling or finished block the isles up and hold me up an hour. Then I'm traveling down the road and a 65.5 mph governed truck passes me only to lose 10mph on the next upgrade, I either have to see-saw with him or pass only to get to the next downgrade so he can fly buy me. It only take a few times of this "one year wonder" doing this before I'm irritated. I show respect but everything has it's limits. I have to speed up 10mph for several miles to get away from him or he could just back out of down one hill and I would be gone. If he did that we both would be safer.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I feel ya and been there. I have pulled off an exit and gotten back on just to get out of a pack of oscillating trucks.

@Kim-gd3mp Ай бұрын

I enjoy listening to people who see the whole picture and not just there own little world. A little common sense and courtesy goes a long way in preventing the road rage and negative confrontations

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@mrc1539 Ай бұрын

As an over the road driver it’s really frustrating to be out of hours and pull into a rest area and find 3 or 4 spaces with one car or a pick-up with a camper taking up the truck parking . Thank you for getting the word out , it’s not easy to find parking when your 65 ft long 😉 .

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

One thing I started doing in the southwest (because of all of the sticky pee bottle stains in the trucker area pavement,) is I started parking overnight in the cars area. That way I am out of the truckers way... and far from the pee bottles. :-) Keep on truckin'!

@mrc1539 Ай бұрын

@ , can’t tell you how ashamed I am of this new generation of drivers that throw out their trash and pee bottles , and most can’t speak English . As a driver that is getting close to the end of my career I’m proud to say that I came from the generation that truck drivers were known as “ Knights of the road “ .

@brucetifer Ай бұрын

@@mrc1539yup I hear you. I retired 8 years ago after 24 years.

@WyoMedic540 Ай бұрын

I have overnighted ONCE in a truck stop and that was in a Love’s RV spot. Otherwise, I use my RV Life or Campendium app and find a campground nearby. There’s almost always a cg or small town park with RV spots not too far away.

@mattharper588 Ай бұрын

All highway rest areas I have been to have signage that directs vehicles pulling a trailer to use the truck parking lot

@TheRVDummies Ай бұрын

I spent a good portion of my life as an over-the-road driver, growing up on the road with my father. Through those experiences, I learned the importance of respecting fellow drivers, especially truckers, as I was one myself. I've tried to uphold the old-school values on the road, but I've noticed that newer drivers often don't operate with the same principles. After being stepped on one too many times, it becomes challenging to maintain that courteous approach with everyone

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yep, I get it. WE try to take the high road but its not always easy.

@excavator1987 Ай бұрын

great job! great video! RV driving 101.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks. More to come!

@Rory235 Ай бұрын

I am a retired truck driver and now travel as a hobby. I am always respectful of other drivers, but these new generation truck drivers that tail gate me really piss me off! I only drive at 65 mph and the speed limit is 75 mph and they are mad and do road rage and tail gate then pass and either short pass and try and run you off the road or drop into the edge of road after passing throw up rocks. Truckers and other cars think when a speed limit sign say 75 mph you have to go 75 mph. they do not under stand the word LIMIT means on the sign. To many drivers drive like the movie Mad Max!!!!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

When someone tailgates me, I just pull out the Drivers Handbook and slow down until the distance becomes safe. I do it slowly as to not "brake check" but I will slow down.

@mikec1773 Ай бұрын

Agree on speed limit. Just don't camp out doing 65 in the left lane of a 75 mph highway

@paulne1514 Ай бұрын

When I travel on interstates or turnpikes, I try to get behind the first tractor trailer I can find that’s staying in the right lane, and enjoy my ride. Only an asshole is going to cut me off to get behind a big truck. The assholes are German imports, (New Yorkers) who are tailgating the SUV in front of them, cut me off, then can’t get back over because the vehicles that were behind them, bunch up.

@KroutanYoutan Ай бұрын

Joe... you nailed it again! As a side note, when I was little, I never thought eyebrows would be this important!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

They are the center of my existence.

@rickvandusen9271 Ай бұрын

DW and I started full-timing a few months before truckers all had to use electronic log books. With their deadline, congestion at all truck parking got really bad. After that, we’ve tried to never park where trucks can park, or more to the point anywhere we might be taking a trucker’s space. As far as free parking, there are a lot of places RVs can park that trucks can’t, so it’s easy enough to go to those places. (That said, we’ve been in a place or two where the truckstop was the only option, and we just tried to be good neighbors while we parked among the trucks.)

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yes I figure as long as the Truck Stop says its OK, then its OK. They are the experts of their business but its a full weeknight, then I will drive on.

@TodayLivingOurBlessedLife Ай бұрын

Agreed , nothing is wrong with common courtesy and respect for the working people and especially Truckers who deliver our necessities . 😊🤗

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@terrybreen3331 Ай бұрын

Truckers also appreciate a headlight flash when it is safe for them to return to the right lane after they pass you.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Always and forever will I flash 'em in! Seeing those hazards blink a thank you back at the end is like a high-five on the road.

@theunaccompaniedsenior Ай бұрын

I've moved over to the left to let them cruise on by without changing lanes.

@russellriggan2088 Ай бұрын

Yes....I give them a flash as soon as the trailer clears my front end.

@clydesuckfinger8068 Ай бұрын

I’ve been doing that for decades, and unfortunately I’ve seen quite a few truckers that don’t watch for them or don’t know what it means.

@frankzicari784 Ай бұрын

I totally agree, I am retired now and have time but I remember when I didn't.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks and take it easy, my friend!!

@chiefsnarlsnortz1610 Ай бұрын

@65 military brat & retired & 20 yrs trucking! Agreed! I remember in TX people regularly pulled along shoulder to let people pass. No big deal. Now lots of signs “no driving on shoulder” & that courtesy has died down! Ugh 😣

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I find the more "rural-minded" the community, the more likely they are to pull over. The big city folks are another story.

@russellriggan2088 Ай бұрын

Highway shoulders here in Texas for the most part are wide enough so you can pull to the right.

@tomrouillard8733 Ай бұрын

The points you bring up are valid. Another point you did not mention is that sometimes truckers are at fault for terrible driving habits like camping in the left lane of a two lane highway making others to go around them on the right.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

That drives me mad. Its so often the driver in the right lane slowly speeding up while another tries to pass.

@davehiebert7061 Ай бұрын

I agree with you on every point. Life on the road would be much better / easier if everyone observed the same courtesies. However, with that being said as a truck driver (now retired) for over 40 years, I've observed the quality and professionalism of truck drivers over the last 2-3 decades has severely declined, ( I do feel sorry for the many good ones ) to the point where I feel that a great many do not deserve much respect on the road. "But" with that being said, as a professional driver that does respect my fellow road users and for our own conscience and road safety for all, we all have to remember to be a better person on the road and give the commercial traffic a wide berth and let them do their job (however poorly they may do do it). And remember "NO ONE WINS" when "ROAD RAGE" enters into the picture.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

YES!! Road Rage has no place on the road. Grow up kids and use your words, not violence!!

@teresabaston4503 Ай бұрын

We never thought about being discourteous the time we pulled into a truck parking spot at a rest area and twice at a truck stop. Thank you for the insight. We will never use their spaces again.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I think its about moderation. i find weekend offer a lot more space and I am less worried about it. The Thursday night before a 3-day weekend when many are trying to get home and the lot is nearly full, thats when I move to the Auto area or somewhere else. Use your best judgement as you see fit.! :-) Thanks for your comments.

@livingourdestiny9075 Ай бұрын

100% agree....Spread the word...We need a return to common curtesy

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Share the message!!! Thanks for the support.

@CommonCentsOutdoorsman Ай бұрын

There are many fine and courteous truck drivers out there no doubt but some are downright dangerous. Cutting you off abruptly on the half blink then blocking you while it takes them way too long to pass or not be able to pass at all. Thank you to those who don't do this!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

There are always a**holes out there for sure. Also some of the training has gone downhill so new truckers are less trained and more-pressured for less money than ever before. Not the best mix for good drivers. Be safe!!! Thanks.

@JohnDoe-lw3qn Ай бұрын

What is your answer about where RV's are supposed to go? You alluded to you just "moving on" if the rest area is getting full. I am a full time RVer and have spent many nights in rest areas on travel days. In many states, such as the east coast of Florida, you cannot just park over at the Walmart for the night. It's illegal. In some areas, the rest areas are the only places to stop for many miles. In most states, the signs indicate cars in one direction, trucks, trucks with trailers and RV's in the other direction meaning they expect RVs to be there. Furthermore some of states even have dump stations in the rest areas, making me believe they actually want RVs to feel welcome there. In a perfect world, we'd have rest areas just for RVs, and some states do (which often fill up with trucks by midnight) and rest areas just for trucks. We don't live in that world. We have rest areas for use by all people traveling down the road who need rest. Thanks for your videos, Joe.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

There is no perfect answer here. I can show you a Rest Area in Washington state that has dump stations but no RVs are allowed to park AT ALL otherwise. As Homelessness has grown with RVs, RVers are getting squeezed aon all sides but truckers are getting squeezed HARDER. For most, its Recreation not work, so I feel like we need to keep that context but I discussed something about the problem you pointed out with this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXyWpmSpaqeDj68 Also iOverlander has beena great supplement so we can boondock more while traveling and avoid the rest areas. When you need to stop at a rest area, do what you need to do. Also I have taken lately to pulling into the car areas overnigth since those are less used at the larger rest areas.

@CarattiniGarage Ай бұрын

Not because you have the right to do something means you are right to do it. Good Video

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!

@oldamerican8070 Ай бұрын

I have traveled all over this country since 1972 for work and after retirement. Common road courtesy is a thing of the past! It's sad, but the entire country has forgotten how to be kind to one another.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Well I think we see all the bad but if you look around, there is still a lot of kindness and consideration. Between you and I, we can do OUR part!

@mitchteal4031 Ай бұрын

Good reminder for those who think they are special. Courtesy should be more common.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

We all should be looking out for our selves, but there is a balance with shared spaces. That balance is what we call "Community". Thanks!

@nickkercheval2704 Ай бұрын

As a RVer, Farmer moving large equipment and an owner/operator of big trucks, you nailed it!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks and keep on truckin'!!

@joeclayton7344 Ай бұрын

100 percent agree with you Joe.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks Joe!!!

@JohnLopez-v6r Ай бұрын

I appreciate your support for others who feel as you do.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks John!

@michaelshaffer1624 Ай бұрын

I always give deference to truckers. They are working and I am just goofing around. The next time you are stuck somewhere waiting on a part, remember that you are depending on a trucker to get it to you.

@WyoMedic540 Ай бұрын

As an RV’r, I drive 60-65 for the better fuel mileage so I keep an eye on the mirrors and pull over to let traffic pass. As a Paramedic, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been running lights and siren stuck behind an RV that can’t see me because of inadequate mirrors, and if they do see me, WON’T pull over. You’d think the oncoming cars pulling onto the shoulder trying to give us room to pass would be a clue. Yet, they’ll give US the stink eye or even flip us off when we eventually manage to pass.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Madness. Pull to the damn curve or at least make some room and put on your hazards so the ambulance knows you're stationary. Goodness.

@donwilliams6879 Ай бұрын

I travel for 6 or 7 months a year. I try to be courteous; especially to truckers. But, when the person in front of me is going slow and I can't pass them; I don't appreciate the guy behind me tailgating me like it's my fault that he/she can't go 20 mph over the speed limit. I don't tailgate at any speed so don't try to push me so I can make the slow poke go faster

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

The closer they follow, the slower I drive. :)

@tommoraga8318 Ай бұрын

Very important! Thanks for revisiting this issue!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@golfnlefty Ай бұрын

Joe, you have brought up some good points. As a former RV Hauler I was considered a commercial driver and had to abide by the same DOT regulations that semi trucks have to adhere to. While most truck stops were accommodating I had several that were either had to park at or did not allow for RV parking at all. Our company policy stated that we were not allowed to park in the lots with the semis. When I was towing I always had and my DOT placards. At first I did not display them when bob tailing, did learn it was best just to leave them on all the time.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yeah RV Haulers are stuck in the gray area between being considered RVers and Commercial Truckers.

@larrygray1557 Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree. One issue (or actually two issues) not addressed is staying in the right lane unless passing. On an Interstate within a city, it is better to stay in the second lane even if you are slower as there is this nasty road design of suddenly finding you are now in a exit only lane and have to maneuver to the second lane in traffic with a long vehicle. Closely related is pay attention to your map and if GPS indicates will exit to the left in a mile, you need to be convenient to the center lane for the relatively rare left exit.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yes if you watch my recent Seattle video, you can see where I had to cross 4 lanes of traffic to get to the left exit and it was backed up onto the freeway while the rest of the lanes were going full speed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHexnIRulrWAaq8si=S05JyB4zNwAJwIUC&t=120

@randypaulamcallister5924 Ай бұрын

I agree about curtesy. I also have to admit that after getting almost ran off the road or having to slam on my brakes to a skid because a trucker just thinks they own the road, makes the curtesy to be put in a box for a while. I drove truck years ago and road motorcycles and those two groups are getting worse with the privilege thing. Show some, get some, we are all out there.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

There are some bad car and truck drivers out there and the truck drivers certainly stand out more with those huge rigs and yes its getting worse. However I do find MOST truck drivers are professional so I try to give them the benefit of the doubt.

@cpwatching5647 Ай бұрын

Poking the bees nest on how people should act when they drive...Wow. There is an endless content maker. Just do the right thing out there for all involved at the time no matter what they are driving and why they are out there. We are all in this together. This should not be so hard. Be safe all!!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I am never at a loss for speaking up!!! lol Thanks!!

@rickdubbs2774 Ай бұрын

I'm of a similar mind, particularly in rest stops. I park my trailer so the back is at the leading edge of a parking space, so it is clear that the space is occupied. Otherwise a driver might plan to park in a space that looks avaliable. Also, if I'm planning to us1e my trailer's bathroom, I'll choose a space we'll away from the facility's restrooms. One more - i try to find a space at the right-hand end of a row, if i plan to open my slides.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yes I pull all the way up but put out a cone at the end of the spot since my trailer/truck combo is fairly short and I want a truck to see its taken..

@bullithedjames937 Ай бұрын

I was flat towing a 4x4 truck with a group home van. I remember going through the hills. Is the semi approached me and there was a car next to them. I would shift lanes. that truck is going to pass me on the up. On the way down they would flash me over as I passed them on the way down.

@stevematthews684 Ай бұрын

Yep...we are over 60' in length (Class A with dinghy). We are in the far tight lane except while actively passing. At truck stops and rest stops, we are as far from the travel center as possible (it is quieter too).

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Im always in the right lane too and happy to rub across that white line on the shoulder if it opens up more space on my left!!

@ericcomendant7150 Ай бұрын

I’m always awake and aware of my surroundings and give truckers for sure the right of way,,, unless there an A hole, there are some, Since I have my 5 th wheeler now and a great truck, there’s no loss of power, so it’s easy to make everything work

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Its nice when you always have some headroom to accelerate, even when up hill.

@neilschristensen9143 Ай бұрын

My vacation times were short trips and I was always courteous. Only had a 1960 Continental pop up. It was enough for our family of 4.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

At least you got out there! Good on you.

@RVLifeInRetirement Ай бұрын

Spot on!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@patrickfrawley2273 Ай бұрын

While living in a large city upon retirement I choose to wait for rush hour to end to go driving or shopping just so my fellow citizens can go to and from home.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Great Plan!!

@homesteadhomie7855 Ай бұрын

I agree to a certain point. But when i see many truck parking spots open at the "travel center ", but trucks have taken all the RV spots up front, thats just plain laziness. Rest area's say cars and vans this way, trucks and vehicles with trailers the other way. They are called "rest area's " for that reason.... rest. Doesn't matter if you're working, or on vacation. Respect goes both ways. JMO

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yes, its a "two-way street" so Truckers need to be respectful too!!

@myexpressways4106 Ай бұрын

Good perspective, Joe. I try to consider myself as a guest when I am traveling into and through a community or city. Manners matter. I have also been an over the road trucker. The hours of service rules have changed drastically in recent years, creating a demand for parking that is unmanageable. Mant truck stops now charge for commercial vehicles to park for their required time off. Some truck stops offer permanently reserved spaces for regular customers on a more fixed route and schedule. I avoid rest areas and truck stops because I am a "guest" on the road, even though they are "my" roads too. Consider this as if you were visiting family or friends at their employer's location. Would you go into the employee lounge, lay down on the couch after emptying the coffee pot so you could relax in their space? Just a thought.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Well put.

@kwaste Ай бұрын

We did a 6 week trip from California to South Carolina to New York to Washington state and back to California. I'm a retired class A driver and am on board of your courtesy take fior for folks on the road. Give them the space .

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks K. We are all sharing the road!!

@wesleynichols5255 Ай бұрын

I use to drive otr now local log truck going to the mills I kind of miss being out over the road but I rather be home every night or evening

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Road living can get hard over time.

@craigbrowning9448 Ай бұрын

When that annoys me is signaling to get over to the Right and have somebody buzz you, blairing their horn and then the into the lane to your left once they pass you. I always call this the classic Yuppie driving maneuver.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

A truck driver taught me to turn on your turn signal, wait 3 seconds, then go!! I do find a little tail wiggle encourages them.

@powerhorsea1a376 Ай бұрын

Re binge watching, logged in this time though to get some Likes and Comments for the algorithm 😉👍

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!!

@theunaccompaniedsenior Ай бұрын

Here in BC, we know someone is from Alberta when they park with ONE wheel in an adjacent parking spot.

@hughwolfe1176 Ай бұрын

Just yesterday a fifth wheeler pulled out in front of a half dozen vehicles forcing them to brake hard so that the fifth wheeler could be right up close with his companion fifth wheeler who’d already made it out of the Walmart parking lot. Just plain rude… Just my own opinion, I feel the more 18 wheelers taken off the roads the better it’ll be for everyone. Railroads built this country, put containers on truck trains and clear the roads. One single truck train can easily hold 200 containers. A two man rail crew to move 200 containers as opposed to 200 truck drivers, it’s an easy decision. Trucks shouldn’t drive more than 1000 miles, at that point it’s time to put it up on a train.

@philipcrouse2472 Ай бұрын

I 100% agree with you.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

@vDRACv Ай бұрын

Us truckers live on the road Me I'm out on the road for 28 days a month before I go home to my AirStream Truck drivers can only work 14 hrs from the time we start We can only drive 11 hours in that 14 hrs In then at 3 hour window We have to get fuel that's 30 to 40 minutes Eat shower and a 30 mandatory break It can take anywhere from 45 to 6 hrs to get loaded or unloaded My longest load time was 28 1/2 hours picking up a load of chicken 🍗 🍗 We get paid by mileage We work 70 hrs a week But really we work over 100 hours if you know how to work your log books lol Unlike RVs we cannot pull into a Malls Walmart Target 🎯 grocery stores parking lot for the night like you can So our time is short we need every minute to be rolling to make money 💰💰

@Rory235 Ай бұрын

I am a retired truck driver and yes that is all true But old school trucker were in it for the job not the money per say! Today truckers are in it for the money and have destroyed the industry like driving like crazy people for making as much money as the can.

@vDRACv Ай бұрын

@Rory235 well there's some truth in that the problem is Today's companies are charging less per mile and loads Even though the cost of shipping has gone up I've gone from $0.70 cents a mile To barely find a company that can pay more than $0.55 a mile That's a big pay cut

@vDRACv Ай бұрын

@@Rory235 truthfully money is not the issue why these drivers are being like they are today Companies are no longer training truck drivers They want steering wheel holders My last truck drove itself I just had to have my hands on the steering wheel Today's trucks got too much technology in it A truck brakes for no reason They will actually pick up speed for no reason with the driver assist engage So the drivers don't have the skills to be a truck driver anymore Steering wheel holders can be replace easily

@vDRACv Ай бұрын

Everybody works for the money They may not have the jobs that pays the money they would like to make but who does ... If it wasn't for the need for money most people wouldn't work in the first place

@johnr5545 Ай бұрын

Thanks I agree, 100% percent God bless

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks

@onebadapple83 Ай бұрын

As an over-the-road driver/small fleet owner, for decades! I have absolutely NO ISSUE with large RVs parking in truck stops, rest areas etc. Hey…RVers, if any truck drivers ever give you a problem, make sure to record them the send the video to youtube channel “Bonehead Truckers Of The Week”

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

TBH 99% of truck drivers are awesome and its good to know we got another one right here!!! Thanks @onebadapple83

@johnlynch5221 Ай бұрын

As we travel, I stay in the right lane rolling between 60-65 MPH while towing our trailer. Faster than that single axel trailer not happy. When it comes to rest stops, I'll go where the signage sends me. But we never abuse our time there, so others can use that space too.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Well within your rights to use them Rest Areas, i understand. For night time, I don't mind using the Car area.

@richardthomas1743 Ай бұрын

I agree , that is how it should be. BUT there are a LOT of drivers out there that think everything is all about them! They have a ME ME ME attitude , no curtsy for others and no common sense.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I just pull to the right and let those drivers drive away from me for the rest of my life.

@hammondsoffice Ай бұрын

The couple times we traveled long distance in our rv and could not make our destination that night we out in the effort to find either an over night rv park or a place to boondock for the night

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

iOverlander is a great resource for this!

@brucesamuelson7541 Ай бұрын

I agree, common sense and courtesy classes should be required to graduate!😂

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

lol

@rvgalpals7245 Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! Many of my family and friends were either long haul truck or highway bus drivers. So it’s given me a pretty good perspective to use for RVing. And honestly I think if I did some of the things I’ve seen other RVers do…I’d be haunted nightly by some of those old road warriors 😉

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Yeah there is an endless amount of content for my RVs Gone Wild Series thanks to those RV drivers!! kzbin.info/aero/PLOa9WQPyiBqJvFfI-XCllE6YsEBpDFpT5

@1jams97355 Ай бұрын

I drive a large rv (60 foot) that only fits where the big rigs fit. If I stop for fuel at a truck stop, I should be able to rest at their parking lot. I am a paying customer. I think they would rather that than a tired driver on the road. Courtesy goes both ways.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I think the larger the rig, the more the truckers would expect that. Lets face it, its different if you roll up in a Prius with a camping trailer.. lol

@winstonalan5731 Ай бұрын

Good video about a topic that is seldom addressed.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@moGear6253 Ай бұрын

AND YES I AGREE 100%

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Sweet! Thanks.

@reberhardt Ай бұрын

If I’m tired and need to get off the road, I don’t think I should worry about truck drivers. It’s a safety thing.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Absolutely. You should stop as soon as you legally can and take a nap... or make some coffee. But we should try to plan ahead and stop before you get to that point.

@Badgeweefixstuff Ай бұрын

I agree truckers have first choice. I use truck stop cause we 60 ft long but if no room or one left I will leave. We got nowhere to be lol 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️

@jimgeorger4452 Ай бұрын

I agree with pulling over for all vehicles you are leading, especially truckers and its relieves stress too. I disagree with rest-stops, which are intended for ALL drivers (read “taxpayers”) . Everybody need to sleep equally.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I still use them, I just try to avoid taking the last spaces or I will park overnight in the car area to give them space. The intention is not that they are for everyone to sleep at, even though we do, but for truckers they have to legally stop that long. Some Rest Areas in Washington have 11 hour overnight allowance for commercial drivers but only 2 hours for others, discouraging camping.

@jasonjarman3630 Ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@Twofortheroad621 Ай бұрын

Well said!

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@mikethomsen5096 Ай бұрын

I agree with ya.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@moGear6253 Ай бұрын

i am a retired truck driver and one thing is some highways or roads the truckers can not drive in the left lane some roads are marked, ATTITUDE,RESPECT, SHARE THE ROAD, LAW ENFORCEMENT FIRE GET THE ""F" OVER AND OUT OF THERE WAY....tow truck helping someone HAVE SOME RESPECT STEER CLEAR.. driving a CAR TRUCK OR CAMPER DOWN THE ROAD IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT... of course the manual if any one reads it DOESN'T TEACH ANYTHING ABOUT RESPECT OR SHARING THE ROAD ..NO YOU LEARNED THIS BAD ATTITUDE FROM YOUR PERIERS,,, STAY OUT OF THE TRUCKERS PARKING AREA .... PEOPLE YOUR NOT INTITLED TO A FING THING EXCEPT SHAIR THE FING ROAD DUSH BAGS

@shearenergy8203 29 күн бұрын

No patience is costly

@howarddittrich157 Ай бұрын

Very good point! Too bad it took you three minutes of a 6 minute 14 second clip to get to that good point. It is a courtesy thing.😢

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I talk a lot. There is a that 2x button in youtube... that will make it half as long. :) Thanks for watching.

@astrodb4487 Ай бұрын

Right on bro

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Appreciate it

@noelsolo61 Ай бұрын

You are right. DON'T be a KAREN.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

lol

@randomspirit Ай бұрын

Wow, can't believe the moron blocking the fire truck! (Who would've been within his rights to just push him out of the way...there's a reason they have those massive bumpers, lol). So, question for you...if you're using a cargo trailer as a camper, do you still park in the trucker side of a rest area or do you go to the regular auto side to park?

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

In the day I would use the truck area and at night I would use the car area. But that's just me.

@brianhanley1903 Ай бұрын

Rest area is a public place,trucks took them over when camper trucks hit the road, used to sleep at truck stops but wont pay for them now. Trucks are a pain in the ass too god god god dam meney.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Too many users and not enough free space out there!

@moGear6253 Ай бұрын

YES THIS NEW GENERATION OF TRUCK DRIVER ....DRIVE THEM LIKE A CAR ... QUOTE I am a retired truck driver and now travel as a hobby. I am always respectful of other drivers, but these new generation truck drivers that tail gate me really piss me off! ..&&... SOME AND A LOT ARE FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY ONE PASSED ME ON A DOUBLE SOLIDE LINE OVER A BRIDGE.. I GOT IN FRONT OF HIM AT A STOP SIGN AND GOT OUT OF MY 1 TON TRUCK AND WALKED UP TO HIM AND ASKED WTF.. HE WAS A FOURAINER DIS IS A HEEAVY TRRRUCKK I CANT DRIV SLO FING IMAGRIANT

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Sorry for your experience. I blame the training. Its gotten more lax from what I hear up here, so newcomers to the industry are getting a lower level of education.

@bobconner422 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately today's generation is all about me ! Park in front of pumps as close to the door as possible gas fill on wrong side so you know what they are doing in their pajamas 😮

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

Damn kids... get off my lawn!!

@tedfisk1211 Ай бұрын

In my opinion, RVers should not take up space in a truck stop parking area. The fact of the matter is that there are not enough spaces for truckers to safely get off the road and for an RVer to take up one, again my opinion, is wrong. When I see truckers out along highways or on/off ramps, their safety is in serious question. Truckers are the lifeblood of our economy and to deny them the privilege of a safe slot at a truck stop is wrong. As I have said twice - this is my opinion. Don't bother trying to change my mind.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

There needs to be more free parking options for trucks too. Like some of the comments below, truckers are saying many of the truck stops are charging now.

@russellriggan2088 Ай бұрын

I have a diesel pickup pulling my travel trailer, and purchase my fuel at the diesel islands. Much easier for all involved for me to get my fuel, pull to a parking spot, get to the toilet in the trailer, and be gone. Plus, my wife has mobility issues, so it is easier for her to use our travel trailer toilet, rather than trying to maneuver through a busy truck parking lot. We are never spending more than 20-30 minutes at a truck stop. Everyone's situation is different, so common courtesy IS a two way transaction.

@jayteitelbaum9905 Ай бұрын

Common courtesy is less common than common sense. Very sad and stupid definitely cannot be fixed

@donames6941 Ай бұрын

👍🇺🇲👍🇺🇲👍🇺🇲👍🇺🇲

@Financialwiz4567 Ай бұрын

Disagree. When I'm driving for work, I get paid by the hour, I am relaxed and chill. Traffic jam equals more pay. When I'm on vacation, that is my time, you get in my way when I'm on vacation, there better be a great reason. I have many more hours to work in a year than vacation.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

If I see you coming, hopefully I pull out of your way. lol. Yes I used to drive for a living and traffic does look very different when you are getting hourly wage!!!

@badluckbart3424 Ай бұрын

The United States NEEDS TO IMPROVE THE RAILROADS! There are FAR TOO MANY 18-wheelers on OUR interstates. We avoid the highways as much as possible because of the HUGE increase in accidents with these giant vehicles that the interstate was not built for.

@slalomking Ай бұрын

The railroads don’t go to your shopping stores, trucks do.

@badluckbart3424 Ай бұрын

@slalomking short haulers don't use interstates, as a rule.

@RVingWithJoe Ай бұрын

I agree they need to improve the railroads, but there will always be trucks, and likely MORE.

@crockettslate Ай бұрын

@@badluckbart3424 yes you are correct,trucks should be for short distance,or gotta have it in short order.but we can’t even get across town ,in short time unless we drive.we need to quit our cars.which ain’t happening. Giddyupgo and be safe about it.