Teardrop Camper Maintenance | EASY Walkthrough

[@jimf.625]

Okay I've seen enough. Best channel of its kind period. Sub'd.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

That's the best compliment ever, thank you so much for coming on board!

[@jimf.625]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I’m a complete rookie teardrop trailers and camping. Moving up from rooftop tent camping. Just bought a T@G because it checked all the boxes for me to make this hobby more bearable for the wife. Your videos are mandatory viewing for people like me. Absolutely invaluable information that covers all aspects of this hobby/lifestyle. Your personality and communication skills are top notch. Can’t thank you enough. Can’t compliment you enough for taking the time to make these videos. It’s very hard work. Thanks again!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@jimf.625 it makes it all worth it to hear people are watching and enjoying, thank you

[@ericjohnson4172]

Saw you on playing with sticks, when I was looking the best deal I found was Bish Rv in Iowa for like 8500, vs locally for 15k

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you! There’s still a lot of great deals out there!

[@geoffreno3584]

Another great video Brian. Thanks for all you do for the small camper community. Some ideas I’d love to see on future videos: - navigating with a teardrop, best practices, things to avoid, how to plan gas stops and towing into a gas station, rules that might apply to trailers including propane restrictions, etc - more examples of actual camping trips and how you set up specific portions of your camp. - more on solar!!! - how to organize your trailer to be able to hit the road at the spur of the moment. - what to pack in your trailer vs what to pack in the tow vehicle - what’s in your tool bag when you travel? - what “extras” do you bring along “just in case” (shovels, jacks, tire repair kits, generators, rope, tarps, etc) - how to plan a camping trip, where to go, how to reserve, what spots are good for teardrops, state parks v national parks v campgrounds v Boondocking - camp food strategies

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

This is one of the most helpful comments I have ever received, Thank you!! Currently, I am traveling cross country with the teardrop, actively dealing with much of what you mentioned. Some of these things are second nature from experience, while others I am still practicing and figuring out. You gave me some excellent ideas to consider when making videos this year. Thanks again and happy holidays!

[@woodyhudson4047]

Well, I'm here. 🙂 I am interested in saving thousands on my purchase. Thank you. Digging the channel.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for swinging by and subbing, Im glad you dig the channel. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@woodyhudson4047]

@@DIYOutdoorLife just knowing the lowest price going is enough. I'm wavy enough to track one down. Thank you. Enjoying binging the channel.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@woodyhudson4047 my man! The NE has consistently been the cheapest!

[@wvannorden1]

That was great! I didn’t know that I had to keep the battery in the on position while driving to keep the emergency break work!!!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped! You were one of the first subscribers! Hope you're still able to travel for your work in these crazy times ! Best, Brian

[@levijosefsson6450]

Thanks for your rundown Brian; I appreciate the "free" content! As usual after watching your videos, my Amazon cart grows. If you make it as far west as Utah from NY in your cross-country trip and need a place to crash or rinse off feel free to hit me up.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Nothing about these tiny campers is free, Bezos gets us all!! lol Thank you, I'd love to get to Utah and check out the world class boondocking some time soon!

[@sheldonl2951]

Hey Brian, Just saw your collab with playing with sticks. Fantastic video, really great work as always. Keep up the amazing work!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks Sheldon, what a great opportunity to work with Drew! Thanks for watching 😀

[@justanomaly3338]

Very useful suggestions, and smartly presented!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching the video!

[@pkarowic]

Hey Brian, I watched the video on using a torque wrenching to tighten your wheels. I actually bought a 60 to 250 lb torque wrench after watching it. I used to work for a large company with hundreds of semi's. Every now and then a drive axle tire would come free do to inadequate torque. It usually happen not long after the tire was serviced. I have seen the damage that a tire can do when it comes off at 70 mile/hr. Not pretty. Thanks for todays video, I learned a few things.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks Pat! It is scary and it happens every day! Thanks for watching and commenting :-)

[@alanaugust8853]

I got introduced to you and your videos as I was watching you on a Cosmo video quite along time ago. I subscribed after watching a couple of your videos shortly at there after. Thanks for an informative video on trailer maintenance. I took delivery of my new Camp-Inn Ultra 560 trailer a few weeks ago. Since then, I’ve taken my time with detailing out all the stuff I would like/need to be part of my trailer, e.g., cooking stuff, bedding options, tool kit, etc. I intend to get out on the road, at least a short distance, yet this winter. That is often a challenge to travelers as I’m located in the far reaches of north/east Wisconsin (Door County). I will use your list of videos on maintenance issues and items as my trailer is used and ages. In the mean time, here’s wishing you and those close to you a Safe, Happy, and Merry Christmas and New Year.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Gotta love Cosmo! Really nice to hear and I think you got my favorite trailer...so nice. I was just in Door county! What a beautiful place, I stayed for a week.

[@karafrantz2763]

I’m interested in the dealerships that charge less for this, as referred to in playing with sticks video. Looking forward to following your channel

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hello and welcome to the channel! You were the first one to come over!! I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@arboraudio]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I also came over from playing with sticks. I’m in Seattle. Thanks!

[@marcher78]

I live in Louisiana.

[@bobarganbright180]

I live in Illinois. Thanks

[@anthonylarosa6576]

Also came from the other video! Maryland area :D

[@melissah170]

Just saw your collab with Drew on Playing With Sticks. You're very knowledgeable and I enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for the kind words. Do you have a teardrop or tiny camper?

[@melissah170]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Hi Brian! I saw your most recent video that you guys are in an Airbnb in New Mexico, I believe. Stay warm! No, I don't have a teardrop or any camper yet. I've been debating van conversion, teardrop or small travel trailer (i.e. scamp, or similar) for camping for a long time now. We like to camp but usually use a tent, sleeping bags, etc... I've started to get more serious about my camping options since the last couple of trips have been either really windy or very cold at night. Brr 🥶 I looked into PeeWee Teardrop Trailers out of Nashville, TN, which I've found to be the cheapest with a basic build. Have you ever heard of them or tried one of their teardrops? I even considered building a teardrop. I have a Honda Civic that tows about 1100 lbs or 1300 if the trailer has its own brakes. I'm really a bargain shopper and if I build one I would likely use items from Habitat Re-Store and salvageable items on Craigslist unless I can find something used for the right price. I like your channel, I'm subscribing. Sorry for the long response. Hope you're having a happy new year so far! 😁

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@melissah170 I’ve seen those peewee’s before, cool looking camper! Haven’t had my hands on one though. I’ll be swinging through Nashville in a couple weeks, maybe I’ll check them out! I love the idea of building one on the cheap, I have two old pop-up campers just for the frames and parts to build a little square drop one day. Really glad you subbed, thanks again!

[@user-je5jq1xp5q]

Thank you for info on maintenance. 😊

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thank you for watching, happy camping!

[@TreemendousTraveler]

Another great video Brian! A lot of people forget about the maintenance that goes into RVing. Although it can take some time, it'll further the life of our rigs meaning we can go camping more often and longer.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks Justin! Very true, you get more time outta your maintenance than you put into it...well worth it! Really love your channel and I hope people check it out!!

[@MiguelPalaviccini]

Hey Brian! Got here through Drew’s channel. Like Kara mentioned, I’m also interested in the list of dealerships that carry this at a lower price. Would love to see a video with the different options available, maybe highlighting some of the more bare bones trailers. I wouldn’t mind having one with almost nothing in it (no AC, no heater, no galley, no speakers) and then being able to work on it as a smaller DIY project (relative to building one from scratch)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hello and welcome! It's nice to see all of the new people coming from PWS! I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. As for options, there are very few. These are mass produced/ assembly line trailers. Currently the choice is 2 door, 1 door, and a version with different graphics and awning. Have you seen Runaway trailers? they are offering some really nice, bare bones trailers... Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@bobsnextadventure]

Good pointers! Be safe on your trip! If your heading out west look me up. I'll be out there somewhere.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Thanks Bob! Was going to reach out for advice if I tried to cut down the Rockies in January. So far the advice I got was to NOT do it...lol

[@bobsnextadventure]

@@DIYOutdoorLife haha, that's probably good advice. But, could be a good adventure haha

[@user-eg7cd1si7b]

Good Info Brian, thanks!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

thanks for watching!

[@johnwdavisjr]

Good information Brian. FYI, I actually watched your wheel torque video when it came out, lol.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

hahaha...thanks John. I knew there had to be one person out there

[@stevemueller7376]

great info !!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

thank you, appreciate the support!

[@VeronicaDiaz_v8]

I watched the torque video! :)

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Haha, thank you!

[@OrthodoxRainbow]

You're my Bushwhacker guru. :D

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Haha… thanks!

[@tialittle3898]

Hi Brian, would love to get the dealership database!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hi, welcome to the channel! I'm super excited to see all of the new people coming our way from the Playing With Sticks video. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@tialittle3898]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I'm near St. Louis, on the Illinois side. Great Mississippi River is 11 miles away. Stay safe and talk soon.

[@craigbeattie5209]

Where you taking your cross country trip to?! Enjoy Brian!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Still open really... Lot of time in New Mexico for sure, as always (Lucia's home state). We might head to Georgia for a bit this time.

[@wvannorden1]

Yes I also got a torque wrench after watching your video.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

has it been easy to use?

[@heatherexby5359]

thank you for these wonderful videos! Your teaching is clear and straightforward and so useful. I have a question. I just got my teardrop camping and it squeaks when I make turns. Will the graphite spray take care of this?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

It depends where that noise is coming from. That is definitely the cheapest and easiest place to start. If that doesnt do it, we can find out where the noise is coming from and go from there. Thanks for watching.

[@user-eg7cd1si7b]

Brian, I'm storing my bushwhacker outside during the winter, should I cover it with a tarp?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Although they're hard to get with the supply chain issues, I highly recommend an RV cover to a tarp. You want to keep the weather off the rig while avoiding trapping moisture in. The tarp can to more harm than good in a lot of environments.

[@Smurf431]

Great helpful vid!!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Glad it helped, hope you’ll subscribe (if you haven’t) to see our other content 😀 SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@perryobrien2647]

Brian I am interested in the dealer list. Local dealership carries the Bushwacker. Their price is much higher than what you discuss

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hi, welcome to the channel! I'm super excited to see all of the new people coming our way from the Playing With Sticks video. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@kc5bgamateurradio903]

We picked up our 10hd a few days ago. Enjoy your videos , they helped with our selection. So far build quality looks pretty good . Could you let me know about the sink faucet mod?? Thanks

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Braxton Creek uses 2 separate ports based on availability. Email me at [e-mail] and I’ll help you find the right parts to mod. Thanks for watching and congrats on the new camper!

[@locnar42]

I'm interested in getting that list of dealers also. Thanks.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hey, welcome to the channel! I'm super excited to see all of the new people coming our way from the Playing With Sticks video. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@locnar42]

@@DIYOutdoorLife I'm in Missouri, but willing to travel. Thanks for the information. The $10,500 price is a lot better than some of the ones I've seen!

[@knowledgeadventure1819]

Do you have video on putting in a facet instead of sprayer?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I should probably do that, the problem is BC went back and forth between different ports when making the Bushwhacker. Shoot me and email with a photo of your port and I’ll try to help out. [e-mail]

[@knowledgeadventure1819]

I actually have the Solo OG with the quick connect for hose. I’ll send a pic, I was thinking a T with plumbing but wondered easier way

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

There’s multiple quick connects, I can usually off a part list that’s simple to put together w/o cutting

[@rexdowney4590]

Just brought a 2022 BushWhaker 10 HD and parked it tonight is the time on the radio and the propane Alarm sensor suppose to stay on or will that draw on the battery. and if it does how do you turn them off?

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

You are off to a great start by asking these questions. For now go out and disconnect the terminals from the battery. Check out my video on installing a master switch and the video on installing a switch for the radio. Although it does not come with it, you definitely need a master switch on this camper. The radio switch will also be a huge help.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

If you have trouble finding them, reach out and I will post links.

[@joesmith98765]

Hi , saw you on Playing with Sticks

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Awesome, a fellow Smith!

[@randyspotswood]

We are in the market for a teardrop, is the Bushwacker still a do not buy in your book? If so, do you know of anything I should be looking at? Thank you very much for the videos!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

My opinion is evolving on this trailer. It’s hard for me to not recommend the trailer, because I think it was the perfect camper for me. On the other hand, it has been a real fixer upper, despite buying it brand new from the dealership. If you’re moderately handy and follow along with the videos on the easy modifications, then it’s a no brainer for the price. If you’d rather spend the extra money to get something finished really well, then look at Vistabule, Campinn, and Bean. Those trailers also have waiting lists… Runaway and Road Toad make some really nice cheaper campers too. Check out this updated review I did with Playing with Sticks, linked below. Thank you for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLViJ-Nfq93nas

[@randyspotswood]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Holy cow I didn't see that video on Drews channel. We had found him and were planning on buying a Bean until they raised prices this year. They added like $4k to the price and it's a bit out of budget now. I am relatively handy, so we might be giving the Bushwacker a go. It appears my nearby dealership is listed about $2k over what others are seeing though. I wonder if they have wiggle room... Thanks for all the help, I love the channel

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

@@randyspotswood this is the EXACT topic of tomorrows video. We talk about pricing and trying to help people get deals.

[@Ultrafrozen]

Sticks brought me here!

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Welcome! Those guys are the best!

[@paulgreen5255]

I’m interested in the dealership database for Bushwhacker teardrop campers. Thanks in advance.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hi, welcome to the channel! I'm super excited to see all of the new people coming our way from the Playing With Sticks video. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@paulgreen5255]

I’m in Arkansas

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

I’m heading to Arkansas soon! Probably Petit Jean.

[@paulgreen5255]

@@DIYOutdoorLife Petit Jean is a beautiful area. Be sure to check out the car museum while you are there.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Will do!

[@SirLarryHorse]

I’m interested in the dealerships that charge less for this, as referred to in playing with sticks video.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Hi, welcome to the channel! I'm super excited to see all of the new people coming our way from the Playing With Sticks video. I am currently traveling cross-country with the teardrop and internet access is limited. I will find a place to stop and help people find some great prices on the Bushwhacker. The price literally changes by the day, but the lowest price when I checked last week was $10,500. Please respond with the region that you live in and I'll be happy to help when I hit civilization. Thanks again for subscribing and welcome!

[@chuckstark4820]

And this year's Emmy goes to..... BRIAN SMITH. Lol good video

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Wow, I didn't write a speech. I'd like to thank.... lol... Thanks for watching!

[@J4Julz]

Are you saying that I am one of the few people who travels w a torque wrench? I'm looking for that obscure video, just for sh*ts n giggles.

[@DIYOutdoorLife]

Haha… you and me both, gotta bring the torque wrench!