Seven Boneheaded RVing Mistakes Made

[@tootz1950]

Anybody that can get on KZbin and and call themselves an idiot for mistakes has a great sense of humor. I laughed all the way through...and took notes!

[@LoveYourRV]

Got to be able to laugh at ourselves. :) Cheers! Ray

[@danwood2403]

Yes Ray, my RV came with friction hinges. The bottom hinge has bound up and has actually failed, threatening to pull the bottom of the door jamb away from the trailer. Mine are the five leaf hinge, not six. I saw on KZbin a man replace just the one hinge on his trailer that had the identical same damage as mine. The manufacturer has not been easy to deal with. They only sell the five leaf hinge in a 2 or three hinge set, not individually. I'll let you know how it goes, thanks for your response

[@electricamish]

Another tip for your water hose ( any hose ) is to connect it into itself when storing so nothing or nobody ( bugs ) gets into the hose , and therefore not getting into your water system or you. I noticed your hoses stored with ends wide open to invite unwanted visitors.

[@LoveYourRV]

I usually do that, it's a good tip. Lots of times though I don't worry about at as we are moving from place to place quite often and it's not getting stored for long periods of time. I also flush out before hooking up. Cheers! Ray

[@FoxSweetgum]

Great tips, people can learn a lot from kind, caring people as yourself.

[@suzieclark7835]

Robert Rochester57 .. check list good idea, hmmm gotta figure out what I need to do. THANK YOU

[@josephweinstein5795]

Thanks to you and all of the experienced RVer's who take the time to share. I am ready to learn everyday! Wisdom is learning from other's mistakes.

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome, happy it helps out. Cheers! Ray

[@TheDavidarlen]

I was in the Air Force for years and learned that checklists were important, if you do not follow a pre flight checklist with a jet there is a possibly it will crash. I was a ground pounder in civil engineers and check lists were important for equipment maintenances and operation. Also important for inventory to make sure you have not forgotten something. thanks for the tips, David

[@maybeenaboo]

very nice Idea and advice . thank you David seaquist, i hope everyone reads over the comments to see yours too .. it is a great habbit to form and just this bit of notice to remind you helps set a mind

[@Vitoandolini13]

it's definitely a learning curve and by sharing you've helped others by learning them.

[@LoveYourRV]

Always lots to learn around an RV that's for sure! I'm over 5 years full time now and still learning new things. Cheers Ray

[@Prionel]

Even though I've been RVing for 7 yrs now - those are very valuable tips! Thanks for sharing, and may we all stay safe on the road.

[@katphyre]

I love the story about dust. We went to Arches in Utah and years later we still find red dust when we set up our pop-up trailer. It is just terrible.

[@CharlesinGA]

Thank you!!!. right after Thanksgiving, I bought a 2008 Bigfoot 21 ft trailer with a Dometic fridge. Previous RV's, a Winnebao View motorhome and a Thor trailer, both had Norcold refrigerators and they have a door hold open built into them. Well, this Bigfoot has a Dometic fridge (my first experience with a Dometic) and I noticed it did not have hold opens like the Norcold. I did however, discover a funny blue piece of plastic in the folder with the manuals and instruction books, and now i know what that is! Yes, secure your loads, how many lawn chairs and sofa cushions have you seen on the interstates? EVERYTHING has to be strapped, secured, weighted, etc., leave nothing to chance.

[@grandmapatty1493]

Thank you!!! We are looking for our first RV, and our first towing vehicle. Anything I can learn before we buy is a plus.

[@LoveYourRV]

You're very welcome. I wish you the best in your search. I'm sure you are excited! Cheers Ray

[@garybrillhart6664]

Grandma Patty

[@OttoMatieque]

good tips - having a checklist is very helpful. Even a very attentive person will forget something, get flustered, or get distracted and miss something.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

The extra valve at 4:00 is also handy when the cable operated valves fail. They fail often. Either the valve jams or the cable breaks or both and you have a "keeper" or back up valve and the trip continues to when you can get around to fixing it.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good point, thanks!

[@mountainthrasher500]

Great video. I wish I had a video of my mistakes. Bought a class c rv this year, got it backed in it's spot in the driveway and managed to rip a clearance light off on a bush. Got a cheap back up camera right away after that! I didn't have it but a couple hours and made the first mistake. It's a learning experience for sure. Too bad there isn't a troll filter on KZbin. There really is no need for nasty comments, but it seems to be always present. Thanks for sharing your insight. I really enjoy your videos.

[@LoveYourRV]

mountainthrasher500 Thanks! and thanks for sharing your mistake. I see most of the new rigs are coming with the backup cameras now. There a good idea.

[@fireinthecoals3600]

Great advice and thanks for going through the trouble of helping folks new and old to RVing.

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome. Cheers Ray

[@reed-xd8zx]

Really appreciate the video, thanks! What a beautiful part of the country to RV in. I do believe "he with the most experience has made the most mistakes".

[@LoveYourRV]

haha, that's very true. :)

[@mrodrig55]

Great video! Love that ending shot of the camper with the sea in the background. That's what it's all about right there.

[@LoveYourRV]

Michael Rodriguez It sure is. Cheers Ray

[@Midimoho]

So glad people like you post videos like this! We just got our first RV and I'm saving all of these to watch again and again. and taking notes! Thanks!

[@alularussell778]

Anybody who thinks they know it all have the most to learn. Ray, I think your vid is excellent, it's got something for everyone. Well done indeed.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks! Russell :)

[@dannegeorge6442]

I don't think anyone should make fun of you or tell you that you are a menace to RV'ers. Thanks for the tips, I am a newbie. I am still searching for my RV or trailer. Thanks for a great video.

[@LoveYourRV]

Danne George Your're very welcome, thanks for the nice comment. Cheers Ray

[@stargeezer57]

When you say you are still searching for it, does that mean you accidentally left IT behind?lol. Just kidding! We are newbies too Leaving in 2 days to go full time.Can't wait to see what we forget(when I watch these type of videos I can't imagine doing any of these things). My good sam agent said people leave their awnings open a lot. Said I would see that on the hwy often! Good luck to you.

[@LoveYourRV]

Julia Philipp Best of luck to you. Safe Travels, Ray

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

I LOVE lists. In dealing with changing situations, it is so easy to forget things. When I take off small stuff, I put it in my back pocket so it will remind me that it is there when I sit down. I NEVER set anything on the vehicle roof, hood, or in the engine compartment. Interruptions come, the gear is forgotten and scattered down the road. I also like to pull off a site, then go back for a final inspection. I find what I had overlooked. I also inspect just before pulling onto a site, and find what others failed to remember, and at the same time check for hazards to tires.

[@blueskies00]

What courage you have to share your stories & much appreciated. Those P.O.S. that are mean to you, try to imagine they're are in pain and are trying to feel better by putting others down. I wish more people would share the bad parts as well as the good. Thanks so much...

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for the nice comment Debbie. Cheers Ray

[@lucyb2017]

Thanks for sharing! I think if everyone who goes Rving would share what they experienced would help many, even those who have been Rving for years, we can learn from each other!

[@breeviewAWAKENING]

LoL, Thanks for sharing. Very brave of you. We are also in our fourth year and loving it! A major mistake we made, not once, but twice, was flood the trailer. We had our faucets in open position and the reserved tanks emptied out while we were hooking up.

[@LoveYourRV]

Bree Craw Whoa, that must have been a surprise!

[@vivienne6004]

Just watched this today, but I am still taking notes for our RV purchase next winter. Thanks for all the info, sight-seeing-take -us-all-along! My husband is an electrical contractor and has fixed so many other things around our home and camp. He is a regular "Jack of all trades" Can't wait till he retires..............

[@coreymanor3651]

Loved the Newfoundland magnet!

[@neilstevens703]

Check list is the only way to fly. Thanks Ray great tips

[@fleshrocker]

I really enjoy the humble approach to teaching and sharing knowledge. Very classy approach.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, that's nice to hear. Cheers! Ray

[@jccanifru]

Ray! Thanks for exposing your boneheaded events to profit the wiser rest of us. Most of ur experiences shared I think "I would never do that!"! ..until I do it, then I think of you. Blessed travels friend.

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

I think it takes a mighty nice/strong person to admit their mistakes to the public! Thank you for letting us know, to spare us the costs. There is nothing like the public to let you know how inferior you are & if you were as good as them (even tho they don't use those words) you would be sooooo much better. Look at the log in their own eye before they pick at your splinter. Thank you so much for your good/informative video!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. :)

[@shelleyfunny19]

Ray, I watched your orig vid 5 mistakes. every time I do something stupid and boneheaded I think of you and enjoy a good laugh at myself. that makes it easier to pick up, dust off, forge on and try again. keep the vids come and keep being boneheaded :)

[@LoveYourRV]

shelleyfunny19 haha, thanks. :)

[@slickwillie916]

sounds like a good idea to make up a check list

[@jessicagross3008]

This is a very good and detailed video I just bought my first 5th wheel two days ago so I'm making lists and steps of everything I need to do, and no in this video was very helpful.

[@davecrook7024]

Thank you for all the information videos. I am planning to purchase my first RV soon and these videos are a great way to learn.

[@LoveYourRV]

Dave Crook You're most welcome, glad they are helping! - Ray

[@agdtec]

For your bucket in the back of your truck, you can epoxy Neodymium magnets to the bottom and they hold very well to the metal pickup bed.

[@mervynsingh827]

Great video, Ray. Thanks for sharing!

[@roberthokerk4079]

thought you did a good job! i give you one of mine bone headed mistake that maybe you can pass around. those handy dandy ratchet straps that a lot of people who are like you said are tired and just throw in the bed of the truck can be a huge nightmare! had the long end get airborne, went between cab and truck bed, wrapped around the drive shaft sending the ratchet thru the back window at 60 mph. lost a back window, as well 5 or 10 years off my life because it scared the hell out of me when it hit the window. lucky that that wass all the damage. be safe out there every one

[@LoveYourRV]

Wow, freaky! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Ray

[@mendagy]

Thank you for being so honest!!! It takes a lot of, um, cahones to admit to stupid mistakes. But we ALL DO IT!!!! Even the most organized, perfect (& anal) person messes up once in a while. So thanks for sharing. No telling how many folks you have helped out!!!! Good luck & God bless!! 😊

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome. :) Cheers! and thanks for watching. Ray

[@davideddy6506]

Thank for being SOOOO honest

[@StallionCross1]

My wife an I are considering the RV life. I am learning all I can even before we purchase a rig.

[@munkandbear2818]

Great video! beautiful scenery.

[@RangerRob]

Good stuff. Thank you for your video, this will help a lot of folks!

[@suzanallen2790]

Happy to hear that we're not the only dummies out there. Drove away making a short move once and forgot to unplug the power cord. Nervously we were able to rewire the plug, but learned our lesson and never did it again.

[@LoveYourRV]

Suzan Allen haha, no your not, almost all RVers have a few stories. ;)

[@judithcopeland6821]

Great reminders....thanks for sharing.....

[@CanadianWookie1972]

Thanks for the tips as I just bought my first trailer.

[@LoveYourRV]

Cool! You're welcome. :)

[@DorothyGTyas]

Wonderful tips❣ Cheers'n all the best to you'n yours, sir❣

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks!

[@ronrollins7125]

We want to go full time rving.I am doing research here to see what I should not do. I am learning from the mistakes of others. I am sure I will make plenty of mistakes anyway. I really appreciate your posts. I am getting quite a library of videos. I will probably be posting some very embarrassing videos anyway because we all make them when we start out!! Thank all who post what they have done and mistakes they made. I have learned a lot!! An also posted what you have done that works and helps!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks Ron. Glad you like the posts. It's always nice to here they are helping others. Cheers Ray

[@rickcarr8738]

always a good thing to go over thank for the tips

[@farty1000]

Great video man

[@patmurphy389]

you reminded me of the time hubby & i had left windows open on camper & went down a dirt road/i told him we needed to close them, he said, oh it will be alright, we found dust on everything just like you did; guess who had to clean it up?....lol...live & learn. ty for the tips!!

[@LoveYourRV]

pat murphy haha, yup, live and learn. :)

[@citymetsouthern]

thanks ray great video

[@ListenLearn2]

Okay, you get the MAXIMUM love for the Beagle!

[@mikebecker7408]

T.Y. for the tip's anyone & many I'm sure have made. Have a good one!

[@LoveYourRV]

You bet. Cheers! Ray :)

[@thekellycorner]

We love your videos Ray... Keep them coming!

[@LoveYourRV]

The Kelly Corner Will do, thanks for watching, Cheers Ray :)

[@MikeBCNU]

thanks for the valuable info.... now on to do my own stupid stuff :)

[@LoveYourRV]

You bet. Cheers! Ray

[@johnhenderson1760]

We got our travel trailer in January and were living in a place that regular got below freezing, so after the first trip, dutifully drained the water from the camping. Of course, I opened the taps to break the vacuum, but when connecting the water at the next trip, forgot about the open taps. I wasn't aware of it until the bathroom sink began overflowing.

[@LoveYourRV]

Woops! :)

[@TEABERRYEAGLE]

Guess everyone knows to empty the black water tank first when in a campground and refill it and empty it a second time.....then run a few more gallons into it to slush around, cleaning the tank while traveling.....and, it will already be there when you need to use it.....sorta' a buffer to debris sticking to the bottom.....and, after emptying the black water tank go ahead and empty the gray water tank and this will clean the hose....also have Full Timed for a few years in the past.......definitely a great way to live........have great travels....enjoy your videos......

[@davidsalter7339]

Thanks so much. Very good advice.

[@harryguy45]

Nice video, have you ever posted that list?

[@LoveYourRV]

If you mean a blog post. Yes, link is in the video description - www.loveyourrv.com/seven-boneheaded-rving-mistakes-made/

[@dianedureau4431]

Hi Ray, Like your channel! I have a young relative that was given an old (but seems ok otherwise) RV to live in. He's just starting out in life (hasn't built credit) plus has a dog (a lot of obstacles to find a place to live.) So the 1972 RV seemed like a great solution! Prob is no rv park will have him with a vehicle over a decade old. Any workarounds/suggestions/advice?

[@dennishall8709]

Good advice thank you

[@siloPIRATE]

1:30 he wanted the regulator for himself. It all fits perfectly

[@smacdiesel]

It seems to me most mistakes are made right before leaving the campsite, I'm usually very stressed out and have made some bad mistakes. I once brought a slide in and forgot to close a cabinet door that was in the way, it really scared me. lol

[@moGear6253]

We all make mistakes iv made a few we have been camping on an off for 20 yr we have had a lot of rig's I am restoring a Class a 1990 allegro hope to see a pice of the world in it thank you so much for your experience an ideas it realy helps & your not a bonehead Mel

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, Good luck with the restoration and happy trails. Cheers Ray

[@dsammy7762]

Thanks my suggestion is lock your generator to something secure especially if you are hiking or at a race. Generators somehow grow legs.

[@anthonymarino4260]

thank you for your wisdom

[@randym148]

A mistake isn't an mistake, as long as you learn from. Its an learning experience !

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Thanks for your insight appreciate it

[@andibeauchamp9231]

Love your advice. Would you be willing to share your checklist? We just purchased our first TT. There's so many things to remember. Thank you!

[@LoveYourRV]

Here is ours, we use an app - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-checklists/ I'm also about to release a new post and video later today on getting the trailer ready for a long trip. I'll be sharing my checklist of things I do and test. Cheers, Ray

[@andibeauchamp9231]

@@LoveYourRV thank you!

[@florencedolan5976]

We have been RVing for 47 years now and so can relate to your mistakes. We have been on the west coast all Winter. We rode around the Salton Sea but could not get close to it. Where abouts at the Salton Sea was this picture taken, because it looks like you are right beside it?

[@LoveYourRV]

It was a dry camping area in the Salton Sea State Rec Area called Corvina Beach - www.loveyourrv.com/salton-sea-camping-corvina-beach/

[@Jo34457]

thanks for all the great tips . that lake not restricted ? I heard the water is gross there

[@LoveYourRV]

I wouldn't swim in it that's for sure, it's shallow and very, very salty. I've seen people kayaking and there are tons of birds, flocks of pelicans, blue herons, cormorants, and various shore birds. The beach is mostly made up of barnacles and fish carcases.

[@TexasScout]

I don't know if you can do this, however there are automotive 12 volt circuit breakers out there in many different amperage ratings. You could wire one up to your jack circuit and then all you would have to do is wait a minute for it to reset.

[@LoveYourRV]

That's exactly what I've done works great. Cheers!

[@ronarcher6680]

Love your videos Ray. Thanks

[@LoveYourRV]

Ron Archer Awesome, thanks! I love sharing my experiences. Cheers Ray

[@Juliaronan]

Thanks! The electric jack fuses would have gotten me, fo sho!!

[@lxe1986]

Thank you for sharing......

[@judyjudyjudy9593]

Love your beagle!!!

[@LoveYourRV]

She is a great pooch!

[@SweetbearCoyote]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

[@LoveYourRV]

SweetbearCoyote Your very welcome, cheers Ray

[@hg2.]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AlexFoster1454]

Thank you so much for your video and tips!

[@RVGeneratorboxcom]

Ray, Great tips for getting started. Not sure if you'll be in Quartzsite this January? I'd love to show you a new product I manufacture for Generator Storage. Thanks, Michael

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. Not sure if I'll head into Quartzsite this year as I've been a few in a row, but if we do I'll let you know. I watched the video, looks like a nicely designed box. One worry, though. Are they bolted on the square RV bumper only? In my mind, I wouldn't trust the thin bumpers many of the companies are putting out these days to stand up to the weight and bouncing that takes place back there. Cheers, Ray

[@RVGeneratorboxcom]

Love Your RV Agreed, installing multiple Boxes may require a Bumper Upgrade. I have two mounting methods, one that attaches to 4x4 Bumpers, the other uses Hitch Receiver. Thanks for following up an have a Happy New Years!! Michael

[@DavidJones-de9zh]

Thanks for this Newbie here heading out in about a week for a month...

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome. :) Have fun. Cheers, Ray

[@_S-O-S_]

It takes a big man to admit his mistakes. And if any of these trolls have anything bad to say it is probably because they have made mistakes even worse than you and are afraid to admit to them... Keep making those videos... I really enjoy them... You're a nice guy!

[@LoveYourRV]

***** Thanks for the very kind comment.:) Glad you like the vids.

[@louie2037]

Believe me Ray, regardless of what the "perfect posse" might want to believe, we could turn this into a, "My bonehead move is bigger than your bonehead move", REAL easy. I just glad my wife is so compassionate, she always just helps me out of a jam, or calls our RV dealer who then comes and does the same! Now, when my Uncle cleared the A/C unit off the top of his RV in a low underpass, my Aunt, "was NOT a happy camper!"

[@MrMark85044]

Here are 2 helpful tips that I have. 1. after you are hitched up and ready to drive away, do a walk around your rig to see if you forgot something. 2. after you pull out of your camping spot, stop, get out and do a visual check of your camp site. one thing i have seen by doing this is the dog leash that i would have forgot.

[@LoveYourRV]

Good tips. We have a custom depart checklist on the iPad and both the wife and I do a sweep around the campsite and rig.

[@TheRamblinCamperVan]

HAHAHA Im glad I have not encountered these yet while traveling in my CamperVan. Great Video THANK!

[@gkellybrown]

very helpful thank you!

[@YendiJones]

Thank you Ray! Very very helpful! :-)

[@barackmycat9448]

Great vid! We all know s... happens.......

[@dreux1635]

Thanks for sharing.

[@glenfranzen3854]

Good video! Thank you !

[@LoveYourRV]

You bet. :)

[@MsTeck883]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@nealdavis350]

Excellent tips, Ray! Thank you from a newbie-to-be. :-)

[@LoveYourRV]

+Neal Davis You're welcome. :)

[@714nsanchez]

Check list great idea!

[@polishedsolutions]

THANKS

[@teresahowton5763]

very helpful thanks kind man .

[@weekendescaperv1481]

Thank y'all so much for the info!

[@LoveYourRV]

You bet. Cheers! Ray

[@MrMikepaniora]

good points

[@josexab]

Mike Paniora

[@JWARD3045]

My bonehead mistakes to date have been: 1) to attempt a turnaround in a parking lot with a ATM kiosk. The kiosk had an overhang projection 0.5 inch lower than my trailer roof, 2) to heat up the electric water heater when it was on bypass and it was empty, and 3) to forget to pin down one of my anti-sway bars.

[@LoveYourRV]

Ouch! Thanks for sharing James. :)

[@tom_olofsson]

Great tips.

[@NurseLindaJo]

Hello, Would you mind sharing your checklist(s)? My husband and I just purchased an RV and think it would be helpful to see other checklists so we can add to ours. I love your videos. Thanx so much. Linda

[@LoveYourRV]

Sure - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-checklists/

[@NurseLindaJo]

+Love Your RV Thank you sooooo much ✌🏻️

[@LoveYourRV]

You most welcome. Cheers! Ray

[@peobey]

Instead of replacing the fuse, you could consider a circuit breaker. Less pain! Thanks for the videos!

[@LoveYourRV]

peobey Good tip, that's exactly what I did. :)

[@MrInternut]

beagle looks comfortable!