Setting up your RV Travel Trailer at a Campsite / Setup Mistakes to Avoid

Hello, we are Allen & Rose and a very warm welcome to RV Field Trip!
Set up your RV travel trailer at a campsite for the first time can be stressful for RV newbies if you've never done it before, in this video we will show you how to set up your travel trailer step by step.
We will also tell you common mistakes that are made when setting up your RV travel trailer so you can avoid costly mistakes.

[@rvlifeisaboutthejourney]

Great video and easy to follow. We always plug our surge protector in as a first step before disconnecting or leveling. That way, if there is a problem and we have to move sites the move is much easier. Once the surge protector gives us the "all clear" we go ahead and commence the leveling and disconnecting, etc. It doesn't happen often but we are very grateful for this preliminary step when a site move is necessary. 😊

[@RVFieldTrip]

RV Life is About the Journey, that's a great tip knowing if your electric works before all your set up is done, I've not had it happened to me yet but I can't see it being a lot of fun getting the whole setup done having to tear it back down just to move campsites, thank you for commenting

[@catwilson1774]

Omg ty for that advice!!

[@angiefitzgerald1409]

We also were tought to make sure electricity is good first. We actually had a site that there was a problem, so we went to the office, told them, and got another site quickly and all was well. Husband and I both would have been a little upset had we unhooked and had to then move. It is a really good idea. Not a have to, but it works.

[@rvlifeisaboutthejourney]

@angiefitzgerald1409 we unfortunately had to learn it the hard way so I am glad that some are being taught before they run into it. :)

[@fivestring4653]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@ralphb.3802]

I’ve watch a few of these videos, none check the utilities first. I check them first because if I have a problem with water or electric and have to move to another site, I don’t have to hook the trailer up again. Here’s my 10 steps to setting up at a campground. 1. Pull up to the site and look it over before pulling in. Look for overhead branches and debris on the ground, anything that would keep from pulling in. 2, Pull/back into site, check that the utilities work and will reach. Check that the water flows and the pedestal is wired correctly. Spray water faucet with Lysol. Look at sewer hook up for anything unusual. Go no Go. If all above checks out proceed, If not contact campground office to correct problem or get new site. 3. Level trailer side to side and see that steps clear. 4. Chock wheels. 5. Unhook trailer from Truck. 6. Level front to back. 7. Stabilizer jacks down. The rest in any order. 8. Connect water, electric, sewer, cable TV, if applicable. 9. Chairs, awning, table. 10. Cold beverage.

[@RVFieldTrip]

That's a great checklist ralphb.3802, we appreciate you sharing it with everyone, that's why I like the RV community always willing to share great information and great ideas, once again we thank you

[@OcalaBrew]

Great checklist to have with our new trailer! I copied it and will print and laminate it to keep handy! Thanks for such a wonderful way to avoid mistakes or forget something important! MUCH appreciated!

[@ryaneisen5975]

Rv tips and Travels set up video mentions to check utilities first. Along with some things missed here and in your checklist Ralph. No offense to this video, he’s just a super detailed dude. You also should NOT put your steps down before leveling front to back. If your door is closed, steps on the ground, and the rear is high, once you raise the front you’re going to destroy your entry door when the steps push up. Check out his video, I’ve been doing this almost 15 years and I even learned some things I was doing wrong.

[@alextreto2033]

Great video , only one critic-by my experience…. Check water and power BEFORE. Doing such a great full set up…. Nothing sucks more than “practicing” for your next spot.

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are absolutely right and we appreciate you giving such great advice, and we wanna thank you for being a subscriber looking forward to talking to you next time have a great day have fun camping

[@brohdaw]

Well ya know you’re good when the person watching this will never be able to afford an RV like that but still kept watching 😂 Very nice video. Wish my dad could have seen this decades ago when we went camping. I think he would have stressed a lot less!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Heck yeah KZbin saves the day when it comes to setting up an RV shoot just maintaining it I couldn't imagine back in the day when you would have to figure it out all on your own LOL, and as far as you guys watching we can't thank you enough, thank you for watching and commenting talk to you next time

[@Jc-bo1uu]

Nice video guys, I just bought one and let me say yes it is stressful your first time out in your second time can be stressful too, but not quite as much as your first one. And on your water hose, I don’t have the white hose. I have a blue high-quality hose that cost me about $40 for 25 feet. It is a high pressure drinking water hose. And I put the filter at the Fossett side and I also put caps on my water hose when I put it away to keep it clean as possible. And there is something else that I didn’t see you guys do that was shown to me by someone that RVs a lot. You should always spray the Fossett at the campsite with Lysol and the end of your hoses with Lysol before connecting it will kill any bacteria or germs that may be on the fittings. And when I am camping and I kid you not when I say this. I have observed numerous people disconnecting and connecting their sewer line to their RV, and then disconnecting and connecting their waterlines to their RV, using the same gloves, they used to disconnect there sewer hose. So after what was told to me and observing what I observed numerous people doing, I am always out there with a can of Lysol spraying the water fittings before I connect my hose to it.

[@RVFieldTrip]

See that's what I love about KZbin people like yourself point out some very good ideas, to be honest I have never thought of people using the same gloves while connecting their sewer lines and then hooking up their water line, now I'm sort of grossed out I may need to go get a shot of antibiotics LOL, we wanna thank you for sharing with all of us a very good idea, thank you for commenting my friend

[@christophertriola5807]

Thinking about getting a small RV and your video was very helpful. It gave me some insights as to what to expected. Thank you for making and posting this video.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you very much we appreciate your comment, it's not bad setting it up I believe it takes us about 30 minutes total, let us know if you decide to get one again thank you and have a great day

[@ddcornell1019]

Thank you for showing us how to set up camp.

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are very welcome, when we first started out we have never set up an RV before and it was one of our biggest worries, so we are glad we can pay it forward, it's actually very easy when you get into a routine, have fun out there and thank you for commenting

[@OcalaBrew]

OH, what a treat to watch you set this up so beautifully! We just brought home the same identical trailer yesterday, and can’t wait to take her on our first trip! In case we are unsure about something, you have given us the perfect set up instructions, so thank you so much!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you OcalaBrew, you say you bought an identical travel trailer is us you are absolutely gonna love it there is so much room and so much countertops that it makes traveling extremely enjoyable, not even to mention that they're built extremely well, remember setting up just take your time order and enjoy yourself at the same time, thank you for commenting we appreciate it and let us know how your first time out goes have fun my friend

[@OcalaBrew]

I fell in love with this trailer at first look, and I’m so excited to be camping again after 45 years! There’s a lot we forgot and a lot that has changed for the better. I brew a good cup of tea, so if we cross patch’s one day, come on over for a cup! (Or a different choice, of course!). I subscribed, and we will be tuning in! I hope we do meet one day!

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@OcalaBrew that sounds like a game plan it also sounds like it'd be a lot of fun, we thank you so much for subscribing and look forward to meeting you one day

[@javierantoniocruz2852]

Thanks, I’m new in my Rv and is the best video for me.

[@RVFieldTrip]

First welcome to RVing javierantoniocruz2852, I can relate to what you're saying watching videos was the best for us also when we first started out, good luck my friend and have fun

[@user-sg5ui2sl4q]

Good job. Job completed ,, ,! Fun time !

[@RVFieldTrip]

Then fun time it is

[@joerod3537]

Awesome video, very informative. Thank you

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you, hope it helps you out and have fun out there

[@sandraflenoy5280]

Really great video, thanks for sharing 😊

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are very welcome, and thank you sandraflenoy5280 for being a subscriber looking forward to hearing from you again

[@2TONEAL]

Great video very informative. Thank You!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Very welcome!

[@joshuastudnicki1114]

Great video thanks for the Tips!!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Joshua Studnicki, glad you liked it and thank you for commenting

[@64wing]

Thank you both ☺️ headed on my inaugural trip with my new Jayco this weekend!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Congratulations on your new Jayco, let us know how your inaugural trip goes, it's always a fun time your first trip out

[@water_feind9152]

great informative video. straight to the point.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you water_feind9152, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for commenting

[@SueSkuya-og7lg]

Thanks for the demonstration. We are newbies and have found this helpful.

[@RVFieldTrip]

We're glad you found it helpful, congratulations and welcome to the RV life, let us know how it works out for you good luck and have fun

[@davidhillman3410]

I’ve been using the same 1995 terry 30’ travel trailer. Yet I still found value in your video. Thanks

[@davidhillman3410]

What I meant was we bought it new in 1995 and still care for it and use it today!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Wow davidhillman3410, I think that has to be one of the best compliments I've had, we thank you so much for your comment, and we hope you have a great day

[@whitllercarvalho6155]

I loved the way your guys explained, thanks you so much and have fun out there. Whitller / BRASIL

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Whitller / BRASIL, we thank you for commenting and you have fun as well hopefully we'll talk to you next time

[@toddfry7861]

The number of turns on the water only controls the volume of water. One turn or on completely has the same pressure. I have been RVing for years. Your videos will be very helpful to beginners and experienced campers. Very well done.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you toddfry7861, and you are absolutely right, thank you for commenting

[@bobabooie6389]

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[@DanielJohnson-ec8rk]

Glad I’m not the only one that knows there is a difference in volume and pressure. He’s going to learn the hard way

[@jesusrico2099]

Thanks for the video guys absolutely loved it and informative. Me and the wife are looking into one so I’m soaking in some knowledge before hand. Plus we have the same truck! I think it’s a sign hahaha much love.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Well if you have the same truck as us then it is a good sign, I like that you are soaking in the knowledge before purchasing an RV, when you get one you are gonna absolutely love it both you and the wife, I know rose loves ours, you have to let us know when you get one we're getting excited for you, thank you for watching and commenting and we hope to see you next time

[@thornypoint]

Thank you so much for sharing. As first time owners, we appreciate all the advice we can get. The steps you provided were very helpful. I especially appreciate the idea of connecting the water filter to the camper side of the hose. I'll make that change right away.

[@RVFieldTrip]

thank you Peter Thornburg, we were the same way when we first started out all the advice we can get really helped, yeah the water filter on the camper side really helps out with the smell specially if you stay at an RV park with bad water, but first and foremost I wanna thank you for subscribing and commenting we'll see you next time

[@worshipinhousefellowship7764]

Great video.I'm new at this so really appreciate the info. Very helpful and informative. You two did a beautiful job with your setup and the video. Kudos to you both! 🕊

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you we appreciate it, welcome to the RV world you're gonna have a blast so much fun to be had, and rose and I would like to thank you for being a subscriber hopefully we talk again soon

[@laurilenhardt2188]

Great video!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Lauri Lenhardt, we're glad you enjoyed it thank you for commenting and we'll see you next time

[@davidqqq1567]

thank you for help me a lot ❤

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are very welcome and thank you for commenting

[@joybrown8644]

Thanks! Getting ready for our first rental. 😁 Love the adult beverage tip at the end. 😄🍷

[@RVFieldTrip]

Have fun on your first rental, enjoy your adult beverage remember an important part of RV setup LOL, let us know how it goes and we thank you for commenting

[@MerriElla750]

My husband, who is now retired, talked about getting an RV and traveling the country. So glad you and your wife are enjoying yourselves. This video is helpful and TFS. 👍 Merri :)

[@RVFieldTrip]

I would recommend getting an RV if not just to get away every once in awhile, my wife and I have never regretted it not even once, it's like taking your home with you eating in your home and sleeping in your home, once again Merri thank you for watching and commenting

[@tkimble8165]

Thank you for the helpful info. We are excited to go on our first RV trip to the redwood forest this summer 2024

[@RVFieldTrip]

We're glad you found the video useful, and wow first RV trip to the redwood forest that sounds like it'll be a lot of fun, let us know how your trip goes and thank you for commenting

[@carlosfregoso6373]

❤❤❤ I feel better as I watched the full video, very informative you made my fear go away. We are taking our toy hauler out for the first time and I will follow you're video once I get to the camp site...thank you so much

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you very much for the compliment, I think all of us when we take our RV out for the first time are nervous until we've done it at least once or twice, just remember to have fun and take your time, enjoy your first time out and let us know how it goes, looking forward to hearing from you next time

[@raoulroberts]

Congratulations on a comprehensive and easy-to-follow video. From soup to nuts, your lovely assistant and you did an excellent job. Even that helpful level attached to the side of your rig was a unique delight. Thank you for sharing and aafe travels.👍🏾

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Raoul Roberts, I will have to let my lovely assistant Rose know about your compliment, a poor man's level that I put on the side i like to call it my app LOL it does work extremely well and I believe it cost me $3, we appreciate you commenting and you have safe travels yourself hopefully we'll see you next time

[@Jon5150XL]

Great video thank you

[@RVFieldTrip]

We thank you very much, and we appreciate you commenting thank you

[@herbieleverton606]

Really enjoyed the video. I've been doing it for years but still like to watch other people do it. Maybe I can do something a little better. Great job.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Herbie Leverton, that's a great compliment coming from somebody that's done it as long as you have, we thank you for your comment and we'll see you next time

[@elmagonzales7965]

Thank you for very detailed video I’m about to purchase my 1st Rv this made me more anxious

[@RVFieldTrip]

Congratulations on your soon to be new RV, don't worry about the setup once you've done it once or twice you'll become pros good luck and let us know how it works out

[@jamesbruck2308]

My wife and I just got home today from our 2nd camping adventure with a travel trailer. Thanks for the tip about keeping the chains hooked up.

[@RVFieldTrip]

I hope you and your wife are enjoying camping, now that you got your second camping experience you guys should be pros by now LOL, as my wife always says doesn't matter how many times you go camping you always run into a strange situation while setting up, and you are welcome for the tip, did your RV roll on you?

[@muscleymancomics]

Wow. Thank you so much. I subscribed to the channel and look forward to loads of information. I just bought my first trailer. It's a little guy only 15' but that's a lot for me and my wife. As a newbie I've had such anxiety from when I brought it home trying to not crash into my house parking it on an uneven, unpaved driveway. The dealer didn't tell me about chocking the wheels, using something to prop up the tongue with a block of wood like you have, etc. They did give me a walk thru but I didn't get an owner manual so I had no idea how to even open the door without the keypad code. It's been a bumpy ride so far. So again thank you. I look forward to learning so much more.

[@RVFieldTrip]

We thank you MuscleyMan Comics, we know exactly how you feel when we first start RVing we had not a clue on how to set up or maintain a RV, we did get an owners manual but it didn't teach us a thing LOL, as rose just said once you set it up one time it becomes easier and easier from there just remember to take your time do it at your own pace and pay no attention to the onlookers cause they had to start off somehow, you will do just fine, we look forward to hearing about your first adventure out and we thank you for subscribing and commenting and we will see you next time

[@davidjulseth8667]

Cool man!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Glad you liked it hope it was helpful, and thank you very much for commenting

[@112887db]

great video! thank you!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Glad you liked Danielle Hardin, we appreciate you being a subscriber looking forward to talking to you next time and have a great day

[@Outlaws28]

Nice video for Noobies, thanks for sharing. Good point about leaving the chains hooked until the Travel Trailer is settled. The binding on the hitch ball occurs when the trailer moves and the truck is in park. When my chocks are set, I put the truck in neutral and ease off the brakes to let it settle. This help take the pressure off the ball. Get another pressure regulator! I have two just in case. The fancy one with a gauge and a cheap one for backup. I have a blue fresh water hose thats a little easier to deal with. Flush the hose befor attaching to the RV, just in case anything crawled in there. I don't like to close it. I hang filter on the faucet because I don't want that extra weight hanging on thise cheap plastic fittings on the RV. When its full it can weigh a couple of pounds. Put a 90⁰ fitting on the RV input connector. Take the stress off of that cheap fitting. The clicking noise on the slides is the clutch on the slide motors. I was told its ok to run the slides until the clutch is clicking. Thanks!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you for all the great ideas some of which I've already done, but those are some great tips we appreciate you sharing

[@John.Mann.1941]

I liked the tip about leaving the chains on, which I’ve been doing just because it seemed convenient. I have never had a trailer disconnect as smoothly as yours did - whether very small utility trailers, the small camper we had for several years or the 29 ft RV we bought just recently.

[@RVFieldTrip]

We believe leaving the chains on is just better safe than sorry, it doesn't always come off smoothly but most of the time it does, congratulations on your new 29 foot RV, hopefully we'll see you guys next time

[@LifeIsAJourney4Us]

Great video. We like to check and make sure the electrical and water work before disconnecting. If they dont you may have to move to another site.

[@RVFieldTrip]

That's a great idea LifeIsAJourney4Us, I would hate to have it almost all set up and have to move my site, that's what I love about the KZbin community people putting in their inputs and giving some great advice like yourself, thanks for the advice and commenting

[@benmoore7089]

I totally agree with leaving the chains on I found out the hard way being new to rving lesson learned

[@RVFieldTrip]

As long as nobody got hurt they do make for great campfire stories, I'm sure there'll be more lessons to learn along the way I know for us there have been, welcome to RVing and we appreciate you watching the video and commenting hope to talk to you soon

[@cmr4714]

Thank you so much!

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are very welcome cmr4714, and thank you for watching and commenting

[@craigjohnson2352]

FYI, before turning on the shore water, have someone inside to check for leaks!

[@RVFieldTrip]

You have a great point, if you noticed on the video rose stays inside to get the air bubbles out of the hot water heater she is also checking for leaks, but you're right I should have said something, we appreciate your input and thank you for commenting

[@ula172]

LoL I have forgotten to put my stabilizer down 2 times, each time laughing at myself, hated having to pull slides back in, great step by step video

[@RVFieldTrip]

I think we all have done something or should I say forgot to do something and had a good laugh as long as nothing breaks LOL, thank you ULA for commenting and watching the video

[@chriscarson1221]

Very informative thank you. I just got a 5th wheel toy hauler and don't know what I'm doing...😂 But it's folks like y'all that I turn to for help. Thanks again. Happy camping

[@RVFieldTrip]

Congratulations on your new fifth wheel, I think we all started out not knowing what we were doing or how to do it KZbin help me tremendously too when I first started out, happy camping to you too and let us know how it goes talk to you next time

[@glennpurcell5206]

Well presented and informitave video, even for a ''know it all'' like me. thank you very much. from North of the MEDICINE LINE, B.C. Canada

[@RVFieldTrip]

Wow that has to be the best compliment we have gotten on this video specially coming from a know it all LOL, we love British Columbia I stayed there for six months in Whistler and black hole mountains loved every minute of it, we appreciate and thank you for commenting and hopefully we'll see you next time

[@billhillegass946]

Great job on set up, I myself have attached a water pressure regulator to the coach and it’s on a 45 degree angle, then I won’t leave it by accident on the park faucet . I’ve found that if I connect the hose to the park faucet and turn the water on ever so slightly it will push 90 percent of the air from the hose before entering the coach. Less time to bleed the faucets. Great job and enjoy your adult beverage.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Oh that's a great idea I never thought of getting a 45 degree angle to connect it to the travel trailer, that's why I love the RV community people like yourself with great ideas are willing to help, we are so glad you subscribed and look forward to talking to you again thank you

[@rodneysammons5544]

Al & rose back it, level it, electro it, water it, expand it, and relax it. See y'all down the road.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Rodney Sammons, relaxing is the name of the game, we hope to see you down the road also

[@JAMwithGeo]

Thanks for sharing this video. While pro RV'ers might find it simple, for us tenderfoots, its very educational.

[@RVFieldTrip]

I believe all RVers when they first set up their RV for the first time found it a little stressful, I won't lie I know we did that's why I watched a few videos, but the best way to learn as always is hands on, after that I'm not saying we never make mistakes but yes it sure is a lot more simple and not stressful, we wish you good luck and let us know how it works out

[@alfredocarrillo9420]

Thank u for the tutorial, I did make the mistake of not securing my wheels the first time out in my new travel trailer, Won't happen again, I did learn a few tips u gave out!!! Thank U😊

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are very welcome alfredocarrillo9420, it's funny after you make the mistake the first time you never do it again LOL, I'm glad you got a few helpful tips, we thank you for commenting and we'll see you soon

[@jacquelineholland7545]

First-timer here thank you so much, I'm a travel nurse and I'm taking my RV out for the very first time in November , winter time in Southern Illinois 😬🤦🏼‍♀️ I'll be watching all your videos.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Jacqueline Holland, we're glad we could help you good luck on your traveling, traveling nurse that sounds like it could be fun at least you're not in the same place all the time, rose and I wanna thank you for what you do, looking forward to hearing about your travels, and we thank you for commenting

[@maddogshwa]

Switching sides with the sway bars introduces the coathanger effect.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Well look at that I learned something new today, thank you, I was told by a couple people not to switch sides but that may mean never ask why, it makes sense

[@vernondeadmond740]

Sway bars pins should be installed with the clip pin facing out then you can visually check the clip pin at any stop. I have used that setup for years without any problems.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you for the suggestion that's a great idea

[@SCTXLoveNPride]

Loved the video.Just got an RV and lemme tell ya. The panick is real

[@RVFieldTrip]

LOL "The panick is real" that was funny, every single one of us has had the same panic and if they say they didn't I sort of think they may be lying, after you get the first one under your belt you'll realize it really wasn't that bad, we appreciate you commenting and let us know how it goes, good luck and thank you for subscribing

[@Mi_Tony]

Great video. You have a system as do i and that’s a good thing. But I gotta say, the bars? It doesn’t matter what side you use them on. Mine get mixed up all the time. They’re identical. Not left/right specific.

[@RVFieldTrip]

1st we like to thank you TFordF150 for being a subscriber, also we're glad you liked the video, to the comment about the bars I know you're right even rose says it's only my OCD getting the better of me she even gets a giggle every time I make sure to put them on the same spot LOL, but I guess you can say it's part of my system LOL, TFordF150 we thank you for commenting and hope to see you soon

[@Mi_Tony]

Hahaha. I hear ya! You keep doing what works for you! 👍

[@donthadj1]

Good info, thanks! Getting rid of my tailgate on the truck when I get my trailer 😂. My memory is bad.

[@RVFieldTrip]

We are glad you liked the information in the video, why are you getting rid of the tailgate on your truck, I doubt your memory is getting that bad we've all lost our mind in one way shape or form LOL

[@stanfordbanks3399]

Hay guys good morning, I just wanted to live you a note and thank you for your how too video... it was well done and easy to follow for those folks just starting... About 9 months ago I gave you the thumbs up but didn't leave you a note... I know you get paid based on partisapaion... I hope all is well....

[@RVFieldTrip]

Well we appreciate your thumbs up but we appreciate you commenting more so to get to know the people who watch our videos, so we thank you for commenting and hope to see you next time, hope you are well as well

[@ederler1129]

I would check the power pedestal with the EMS surge protector before I unhitch just in case you need to find another site.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yeah you're probably right I've never thought about doing that before but I think I will start, thank you for commenting and your suggestion

[@mikeshaw4610]

Good video, you really need a water pressure gauge and my suggestion on the stabilizers is to put them all down before giving the little bit extra.

[@RVFieldTrip]

I already have a new water pressure gauge, thanks for the suggestion you are absolutely right I should put all stabilizers down first, we thank you for your suggestions and thank you for commenting

[@shannonherb2048]

A lot goes into setting a tt up, but it's like anything else. Muscle memory. Goes fast.

[@pakkycs1]

I just purchased a rv trailer, very excited and nervous while waiting for it to be delivered since I am epic new and have no experience with it at all. Your video helps soooooo much for someone as a total noob like me😅😅😅… Thanks for sharing this 🙏🙏🙏

[@RVFieldTrip]

Congratulations on your new RV trailer, don't be too nervous it's not difficult but and keep in mind we've all been our first time out, just take your time watch a video before doing it again and you'll be just fine, most importantly don't stress cause stress will make it a lot more difficult and make it harder on yourself, like rose said go slow and ignore everyone around you, have fun and let us know how it goes out there the first time good luck, and we thank you very much for commenting

[@mgcoleman]

Check all your hookups first (i.e. before doing any leveling, unhitching). Put a tester on the electric pedestal, verify the water spigot works, make sure the sewer cap can be removed, check distances for all of them and also clearance for slides and awnings. If that is all good, then get to leveling.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you for commenting and we thank you for your advice

[@mikegsvlogs2084]

nice jobs guys

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you, and we appreciate you commenting

[@marycalldunn7]

Great video! We just bought a trailer almost exactly the same by Forest River. Just wondering why you are turning on fuses when you arrive. We have never shut our fuses off. Thanks and happy camping!

[@RVFieldTrip]

The reason why we turn them on is when we are not using our RV the only thing we leave on is the inverter and the refrigerator, the inverter so it keeps the batteries charged when plugged in and the fridge is that it stays cool for our next trip, we don't wanna wear down the batteries by accident, we hope you enjoy your travel trailer as much as we have, you have to let us know how it all works out and thank you very much for commenting

[@ivysocasio9666]

Thanks

[@RVFieldTrip]

You're very welcome Ivys Ocasio, we're glad you found it helpful and we thank you for commenting cookies, see you next time

[@Kevinw4040]

Nice step by step tutorial. I won't hold the Bud Light against you as this was made a few months ago lol. Cheers.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yeah I know when all this stuff happened with the bud light I was like oh shoot we have it on a video LOL, but we thank you for being very kind and not holding it against us LOL, we appreciate you commenting and have a great day

[@Kevinw4040]

@@RVFieldTrip no worries sir. I saw it looked like a FL tag on your truck. We don’t have a camper at this time doing research now. We live in Tampa, If it’s ok to ask What part of FL do you live in and do you see it getting any easier to find and reserve spots? I heard there’s like 5 million new first time campers now since 2020. I’m afraid we’ll never find a spot to camp? Any advice?

[@RVFieldTrip]

Kevinw4040, we live in Central Florida about 45 minutes east of Tampa, to be honest we've never really had a problem getting reservations although it is a lot harder during the winter time when all the northerners are down, but there are so many cancellations if you stay on top of it chances are you can get a reservation at an RV place that you are looking to go, so you really don't have to worry about never finding a spot that just doesn't happen that often, my advice get an RV and enjoy the heck out of it, we have never regretted buying our RV, let us know when you get an RV, I hope this helps you guys make your decision

[@johnathanreigard512]

I’ll be honest I didn’t follow any of this and I still had fun camping but the trailer rolled a foot because no wheel chocks and it made my stomach hurt! I should have watched this video weeks ago b4 buying a 30 footer

[@RVFieldTrip]

Well johnathanreigard512, we all made mistakes like that the people say that haven't made them are lying, one thing for sure I bet you don't forget the wheel trucks for now on LOL and congratulations on your new 30 footer

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

This was great because we are buying or first camper!.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Ben, let us know what kind you're buying and congratulations

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

@@RVFieldTrip we bought a Winnebago Minni. It’s about 27’ dry weight at about 5020lbs. About 5500 filled. I have pulled trailers before for work but it was a carpet cleaning unit and completely different than pulling an rv I’m sure. It’s got a pop out as well for a smaller rv it has a ton of room.

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151 congratulations on your Winnebago, I don't know if you pulled an trailer that size before if you haven't then I suggest watching a video on tail swings, otherwise it will be practically the same as what you're used to, I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we have and let us know the first time you take it out, good luck my friend

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

@@RVFieldTrip I will watch that video as well then. Just because it’s been a while. I have pulled a 30’ but it was a flat bed and we used to haul restaurant equipment on it. Reach in refrigerators stoves all that professional kitchen appliances and stuff like that.

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151 well let us know how your first time out goes, I bet you guys will have a lot of fun looking forward to your progress

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

It’s funny. We have a teeny tiny camper, but we still follow these procedures. Like leaving the chains on before unhooking. I mean, even tiny campers can roll away 😂. However Jessie levels us after unhooking. Little bit of a different process. No water or sewer hookup type stuff. Think our set up takes about 20 minutes. If that. We’re so simple. But I love it. I’m allergic to work 🤣. Jessie always does all the outside stuff while I’m dealing with Darbi and getting her settled and setting up the inside. I was a bit thrown off on this last trip. We remodeled completely so my normal set up routine had to change some too. I’ll get in a routine eventually. No slides for us so no issues there. We always chock first. Thanks for sharing your set up routine with us.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Rose and I pretty much do the same thing while I set up the outside she sets up the inside, you know I never really timed how long it takes us to set it up I will have to do that just for curiosity sake, only taking 20 minutes to set up your RV that's real good I hope mines not much longer I'll have to let you know, I'm sure you guys will get in the routine with your remodeled RV I mean you've been doing it for a while, thank you happy place camping for commenting and watching the video we do appreciate you guys

[@kylejonesUB]

Looks like you're in an 26FKBS, which is helpful to see because we're thinking about that model as our first RV. It's nice to see it in actual setup by actual people, not salesman! If I may ask, have you slept three? We love the front kitchen to prep food for my wife and I and our 6 year old, but the bed space for him is questionable.

[@RVFieldTrip]

We absolutely love the 26FKBS and have never regretted purchasing it, rose loves all the counter space plenty of places to store things and extremely roomy inside it's not like a lot of others we've seen where you felt like you were bumping into each other all the time, if you're thinking of getting one I have no problem saying it would be a great RV, as far as sleeping arrangements we have two grandchildren and have taken them out with us and I had no problem what's sleeping arrangement, as far as the bed goes we have three dogs when we take them camping with us they wanna sleep in the bed with us and we are still able to do so and our dogs are not small, let us know if you decide to get one I'm sure you won't regret it, also we really wanna thank you for subscribing and commenting we hope to hear from you soon thank you

[@MariaPerez-ke8cx]

That was my husband's and my retirement dream. He passed away 3 months before retirement. Now I have to figure out how to do this on my own. What is best for me without his help.

[@RVFieldTrip]

First of all MariaPerez-ke8cx rose and I wish our condolences for the loss of your husband, I had to ask rose what she would do and I believe she came up with a very good idea, if you're just starting out and not used to towing an RV travel trailer she would suggest getting a pull through sites at the very beginning because they are extremely easy to get in and out of, also make a step by step list of how you set up your travel trailer so you don't forget and you know you'll be doing it correctly, step 1 put your RV where you like it on site Step 2 make sure you are level from side to side don't worry about back-to-front just yet Step 3 chalk your wheels so you don't roll Step 4 detach your truck Step 5 level your RV from front to back step 5 put your stabilizers down step 6 connect your water electric and sewer hookups if it's there, we would also suggest watching the video a couple of times to have an idea of what you're gonna be doing when you go out, and like rose says the biggest thing you can do for yourself is don't stress everyone has had to do it before, rose and i would like to wish you good luck, and please let us know how it works out

[@MarquiMarie]

Cool

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Marqui Marie

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

What if your alone at level time and backing in? No one told me to shut off fuse panel and to turn it on when set up. And i got a winter type drink/water hose but i didnt know it was good to put the filter bottle outside. Im scared of the stinky slinky deal so i hope i alwsys find a spot with a bathroom! I wont be camping..Got to live in it awhile till i find "home"..by land ect.

[@RVFieldTrip]

Leveling alone you would just have to get in and out of your truck once or twice to make sure you're right on your leveling blocks, I have a water filter inside my RV but I also put one on the outside to make sure to keep clean water, I'll hook up the exterior water filter at the RV not the spicket to make sure I don't get that hoes smell, we do turn off are fuses when traveling that way we do not run down our batteries while on the road, good luck on your search for land, and we thank you for commenting

[@sdavis005]

1. I never take the safety pin out of the ball lock until my WDS is disconnected. You are putting upward pressure on the coupler which can release. 2. Never should climb over hitching area. Crush zone 3. Leave chains connected in case trailer drifts or slides 4. Tow vehicle should not be running. 5. All persons should be in clear view when hitching and unloading

[@RVFieldTrip]

sdavis005, those are some great tips, that's why I like the KZbin community people like yourself giving great ideas and tips, thank you for taking the time to comment we appreciate it

[@zeninme7980]

Did I miss the sewer hook up? I will rewatch it again I guess I missed it?? Thank u...this was helpful

[@RVFieldTrip]

No there were no sewer hookups there, but the very next video was on using a campsite dump station and how I prepare for it, thank you for commenting zeninme7980 and I'm glad the video was helpful to you

[@zeninme7980]

@RVFieldTrip OK I will check out that one! Do tou have one using the full hookups? I am confused if using full sewer hook ups means that you are bypassing your black tank or are you still filling the black tank? Also, they say leave the black tank valve closed..so that's where I am getting confused. And do you still fill the fresh water tank and then turn off the water when using full hook ups? I am so new at this. Any help is appreciated. Thank you kindly!

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@zeninme7980 here's the link and how I use a campsite dump station--- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3yaq3SjocaHndk it explains a lot on how to use your black tank and green tanks when you are not hooked up to a sewer line, sorry I have not made one with full hookup with a sewer line yet but that is on my list to make, the only time I fill up my freshwater tank is if there will be no water hookups at the campsite, also yes keep your black tank valve closed until you are ready to dump it.. Again in my video that I put a link for in this shows you exactly how to use it, hope this helps, let me know how it goes and if you have more questions please feel free to ask

[@zeninme7980]

@RVFieldTrip Thank you so very much...I really appreciate it! Will check out the link. And also your other video's. I just found your channel! All the best..look forward to more of your adventures!

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@zeninme7980 thank you appreciate you commenting, looking forward to hear how it goes

[@kenszakacsi2310]

Question. With that weight distribution system hooked can you back up and make a like 90 turn in reverse with causing frame damage

[@RVFieldTrip]

Adverbs some people say you should and I've heard some people say you shouldn't so far we've run into no problem with ours not even a sign of a problem, but again we thank you for bringing up a good point once again, thank you for commenting I'll talk to you next time

[@aliciatayler8549]

Just bought our first trailer. I know you leveled it first, but didn’t moving the tongue up and down to get it off the hitch affect the level?

[@RVFieldTrip]

What you do is you level the travel trailer from side to side first then Chuck your wheels so the RV doesn't roll on you, then you can level front to back, hope this helps don't be afraid to ask more questions if you need to, and we thank you for commenting

[@Jurornumber5]

On a Class A I have a question about starting the engine while hooked up to the pedestal. Is it ok to try and start the engine while connected? I ask because the batteries have died/drained and I am plugged in now trying/hoping they charge, but I'm a little worried about trying to start the ignition while plugged in.

[@RVFieldTrip]

i have never had a class A, To be honest I have no idea if you can start your engine while plugged into shore power, but it should charge your batteries while you are hooked up to shore power, good luck

[@philaustin7303]

Usually the first thing I do is to make sure there are no obstructions when the slides come out then I check for level

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are absolutely right making sure you're slides don't hit anything when they come out, that was my bad for not mentioning it, it is one of the most important things, we appreciate you commenting

[@TomB319]

Good video but I think you forgot to use a water pressure regulator. You don't want to blow out your pipes.

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are absolutely right Tom, but like I had mentioned I forgot it at the previous campsite, but again you are right they are important not to blow up your water lines, we appreciate your comment and we'll see you next time

[@TomB319]

Oh I must have missed when you said you forgot it at the last campground. Have a great day

[@JodysJourney]

I’d not heard of turning off all of the fuses before. Is this required each time you set up and tear down?

[@RVFieldTrip]

I don't know if it's required or not but we do it to save our batteries last thing we want is something left on inside the RV that will drain the batteries, the old motto better safe than sorry, good luck and thank you for commenting

[@petezereeeah]

We always rented cabins. We're thinking of buying an RV. After seeing all this prep 🐂💩 we'll keep renting cabins.

[@RVFieldTrip]

LOL

[@daamills2011]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Thumpertom]

Ur rv has the good couch to TV set up. Tv should never be at a 90 from the couch..

[@RVFieldTrip]

I agree TV shouldn't be put at 90 bad for the neck, when we were shopping for our RV we did notice a lot we're set up well you couldn't sit down comfortably to watch TV, we thank you for commenting and we'll see you next time

[@stevo5521]

What was Rose talking about when she was putting out the slide and she was looking for the Tag?

[@RVFieldTrip]

good catch my friend, what she was referring to was the slider, many many years ago rose used to sell manufactured homes and they used to call the small additions to it a tag, old habits die hard LOL

[@stevo5521]

Thank you. Happy glamping

[@RVFieldTrip]

You as well@@stevo5521

[@lawrencehines9004]

Are you pulling a trailer with a 250 or 1500 and what size trailer are you hauling

[@RVFieldTrip]

We're pulling it with an F350 and our trailer size is a 30 footer, it is overkill but that happened to be the truck I had before we bought the RV, thank you for commenting and we'll see you next time

[@CandyMan69007]

I have a question: What trim l of f150 should I buy. I'm a first-time rv owner. I have a 28 ft 2024 east to west silver lake 25bhle. I only had it for 4 days and don't have the truck yet. I would love to hear the suggestion of trim level. Also, what weight distribution hitch do you recommend

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@CandyMan69007 I think the trim of Ford would be up to you, I'm a little biased I love my king ranch but I don't know if I would spend the money that they're asking for them today, let me know what kind you get and good luck

[@CandyMan69007]

Yeah they're extremely over priced even a 2013 start off at $40,000

[@suedonovan9655]

Y would you have to oped up you Fuse boxDo you have to Turn off your fuse box when not in use

[@RVFieldTrip]

We turn off our fuses to not drain the batteries, there's only a couple fuses we leave on which would be the refrigerator and the inverter while not in use, the refrigerator to keep it cool and the inverter to charge the batteries we hope this helps you and thank you very much for subscribing looking forward to hearing from you again

[@suedonovan9655]

Oh, thank you so much for that information..I never being told that in thanks you.i been told to just leave you r battery on so it will change well you are driving .It changes your battery . Thank you agin this was difficulty helpful to me..

[@suedonovan9655]

Am learning something every day about my trial trailer.. I had my for 4 years and am getting better about how to do things myself on my trial as a woman, lol. Thank you again for your time. I will differently keep on wishing you videos.

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@suedonovan9655 Thank you suedonovan9655, we are all learning everyday new tricks and new ideas as long as we stay open minded about them it gets a little easier every time

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@suedonovan9655 we are glad we could help you out, we all learn something new everyday, thank you very much for commenting and watching our videos

[@DanielJohnson-ec8rk]

The wood block should be turned the other direction under tongue

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thanks for the advice, we appreciate you coming have a great day

[@DanielJohnson-ec8rk]

@@RVFieldTrip it would be more stable

[@stevo5521]

Why do you turn off fuses, dont you have a battery disconnect?

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yes we do have a battery disconnect, we turn off the fuses because when we return home we plug in the RV but just keep certain things on like the inverter the refrigerator and interior lights

[@stevo5521]

Again, thank you so much for the video and your help

[@RVFieldTrip]

You are welcome@@stevo5521

[@leeeagle5994]

Get the air out of the " hot water heater " ....., If you Have Hot water ... You don't need a WATER HEATER

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yes thank, and we thank you for commenting

[@edguillaud9092]

I like your video, but that 3 turns is not lowering your pressure. Also, your bars and hitch I would not leave out in the weather, also they recommend painting them when you see rust.

[@RVFieldTrip]

I appreciate your insights, I do plan on repainting the bars and the hitch in the near future, thank you for commenting

[@Knuckledragnation]

I’m new to Rv’ing. I was curious about the orange or yellow blocks you used for the tires and stabilizer jacks. I noticed they have an indentation on one side vs a protrusion on the other. Does it matter what side faces up and what side faces down? Thanks for the tips. ✌🏽

[@RVFieldTrip]

protrusion side up, when you get the blocks you'll see that the other side is just flat on all four corners that will lay in the dirt or concrete protrusion is what you want your wheels on or stabilizers, I hope this helps, congratulations on your start to RVing, we hope to see you on the road

[@Knuckledragnation]

@@RVFieldTrip thank you for that bit of information. ✌🏽

[@user-ex2pc3qs5l]

RV is not properly balanced. Need to adust the height of the hitch receiver ?

[@RVFieldTrip]

During setup Yes to get it perfectly level from front to back of RV you do that by adjusting your Trailer Jack, but if you're asking about towing your RV yes you would have to adjust your hitch receiver

[@bobabooie6389]

👍🇺🇲

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you Bob Abooie

[@raymondcisneros4518]

God I love you 2 great video I would just say your wife should have the camera facing the other way when she was going through her inspection L O L I could barely see what she was doing

[@RVFieldTrip]

Thank you raymondcisneros4518, God bless you as well, I agree with you she should have the camera facing the other way but it was only her second time holding the camera showing what she was doing, but I will give her an A for effort, at least she wasn't showing her feet the whole time LOL, thank you for taking the time to comment

[@allanfink7782]

Good video, but I don't think drinking is a good thing . To many people die each year from alcohol.

[@RVFieldTrip]

I'm glad you liked the video, and you are right a lot of people do die from drinking too much each year**** but I don't think having 3 beers a week would put us in that category, we do appreciate you commenting and watching the video and hopefully we'll see you next time

[@Blando7887]

oh no, bud light

[@RVFieldTrip]

I dare say yes it was but in my defense it was before the great scandal LOL,

[@craigmcdonald764]

I would recommend wearing gloves and closed toe shoes. Speaking from experience, these can save fingers and toes.

[@RVFieldTrip]

That's a good point thank you, we appreciate you commenting

[@mmabagain]

Bud light?? NOOOO!!!

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yes, but that was when it was cool to drink bud light LOL

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Must have been before the Bud boycott😮

[@RVFieldTrip]

Yes it was

[@larrywiddis470]

Interesting video but the hitch lock looks flimsy...real flimsy. Now time for me to have an adult beverage.

[@RVFieldTrip]

yes it is