Biggest RV Mistakes - What Not to Do - Full Time RV

Biggest RV Mistakes - Newbie, Biggest, Dumbest - Full Time RV - We sat down with our favorite full time RVers and asked them about their biggest newbie RV mistake. Learn from our newbie mistakes and hopefully you wont make your own mistakes! I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to subscribe to catch the entire series!
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[@brendanwalsh1675]

Wow! Footrest not closed all the way! There's no checklist for that! And ducking your head as you drive under a low overpass will not help to lower your rig! Love this series!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks! I am so glad this series has been received so well!

[@camperdude8359]

Great Video as usual...... I think you should call this video RV UNIVERSITY..... where tuition is high and you never graduate!!!!!!! Everyday is a new class, every season is a new semester, every lesson is a new teacher but its more fun than anyone could imagine and the pay off is a lifetime of fun and freedom....... Happy Camping to all the students out there :)

[@todayissomeday]

Yes! I love this! It is a wonderful way to look at it.

[@Milesco]

@@todayissomeday (and Camper Dude) : As the saying goes, life is kind of a mean teacher -- the test comes first, then the lesson _after!_

[@michaelmccormack1732]

Love that a foot-rest can put the brakes on a 2 to 3 hundred thousand dollar vehicle. Rvers/campers have to be the most patient and resourceful people on the planet. Great video guys. 🤔

[@TRuss686]

Outstanding gang just remember, we never get lost we're just geographically embarrassed, and we never make mistakes we just have operational deficiencies. As many of them have said they still make mistakes, me and my wife have been rving about seven years now and we still make mistakes the key is to learn from those mistakes to prevent from making them again. Keep those great videos coming they are very informative. And as always to all out there who have served thank you.

[@todayissomeday]

I like the way you think! lol

[@alwaysabob8962]

This was a really fun and informative video! I love the bloopers!

[@RVingwiththeMoracas]

What a great series idea this was. Thanks for these fun informational videos.

[@todayissomeday]

Thank you! More videos coming!

[@n1uno1965]

I just enjoy all of you sharing your knowledge!

[@todayissomeday]

We are loving it too!

[@timinsandiego6979]

You guys put out some great videos. Love watching your channel and am always looking forward to the next video. Happy travels.

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks so much!

[@OurNomadicStory]

The video is helpful and relatable. It was a bonus to see people we got to meet in the last year.

[@todayissomeday]

Awesome! Thanks for dropping in

[@loriochs4637]

We are former military (he is...dessert storm. I grew up on a military base) and I have finally talked him into the rv life. You two are now my inspiration and I am (forcing) him to start watching your videos tonight. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of crossing paths some day! 😊

[@todayissomeday]

We love this!!! It has been one hell of a lifestyle change.....for the better!

[@SunsetSeekers]

Excellent information! Thanks for the video!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks!

[@tfrye008]

All good Phil. I’ve watched fleet vessels (names removed to protect commissions) 😀 pull out of port with lines still moored. Great video!

[@todayissomeday]

I've seen Bos'n head spin for exactly the same thing. Doesn't make for a good day.

[@atozufelt7510]

Our family enjoys your videos. Thank you for your hard work! ???? We have used some of your tips in our own adventures!

[@todayissomeday]

Awesome! Thanks so much for joining us.

[@peaceandlove61]

I love to watch you guys and always find your videos informative. We have a 26.5' Thor Vegas and pull a 2dr Jeep Sahara. My husband had to make a U-turn at a rv park and drove over a log that divides the spaces. It demolished the molding that's under the door area. These rvs sit low to the ground. He wasn't a happy camper. We've almost driven off before unplugging as well, but caught it. I think we need to make a checklist.

[@todayissomeday]

Oh no!! We all make those crazy mistakes! Thank goodness we learn from them.

[@sherrystacks4815]

Great video as a newbie this makes me feel better about my mistakes

[@todayissomeday]

We all make them!

[@ronaldblackston5421]

Another great video. Always need new knowledge but mostly reinforcement

[@todayissomeday]

I agree with you on that one!

[@thepupsandus3654]

Awesome series. As we look to embark in the coming months, we have learned so much in our year and a half of watching Full-Time RVers. We THINK we are prepared. Bottom line is checklist will play an integral role. Can’t wait to yell...”shift colors, underway”

[@todayissomeday]

Yes! Getting underway is the best!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This was great video. Thanks!

[@todayissomeday]

Thank you!

[@FakeLegGreg]

Not mistakes, learning experiences, opportunities for growth. Thanks for sharing.

[@todayissomeday]

I really like the way you think!

[@white7051]

I love you guys. My husband and I are thinking of purchasing a RV. Because of your videos, we are excited and nervous

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks Joanne. We absolutely love the lifestyle. We know the feeling......it is awesome once you jump in.

[@artboudreau]

Lara and I have each had one "major" mishap. Lara drove away from the house with the power cord still connected to the box. Lucky it pulled out and did not cause any damage (whew). I was not so lucky...I was at the dealership by myself, and I backed into one of those yellow steel safety posts, busting up the rear end cap (boo-hoo). Thank goodness for insurance; ~$3500 in damages.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes! That is an expensive mistake!

[@alaskangalb]

This was my favorite out of the series. 😂 "ooopppsss" moments really bond us together. We will just have to remember to CYOA.

[@todayissomeday]

Yes, they do! We all have them.

[@TravelingonAdventures]

I've almost made the same mistake of drive forward while still plugged into the pedestal. Luckily my wife was there and started shouting. Disaster avoided. Great video!

[@todayissomeday]

Thank goodness she was watching! Disaster averted! Scary though right??

[@kong3]

Me To

[@lisabrooker4308]

It’s refreshing to hear that experienced full timers have made and continue to make mistakes. I’m sure we’ll make some doozies when we begin our travels.

[@todayissomeday]

No one is perfect, right! Hopefully, we learn from them and dont repeat them.

[@andysukosd8177]

Love you guys

[@ourjourney809]

You two are terrific (as are all your friends). Lots of good information in this video for everyone including those of us who are newbys. Our first trip is next month.

[@todayissomeday]

Awesome! That is so exciting. I hope you have a great time!

[@coryziegenbein2337]

This is our 5th year with our toyhauler so there have been a few. I will share 2 with you. Our toyhauler is a 33ft TT. About a year after we got it I upgraded pickups. We were in a Walmart parking lot and I turned way to sharp to the left. On the left side of the front of the TT is a ladder that sticks out a bit. Turning that sharp the ladder crunched the side of the pickup box right about the taillight. Luckily minimal damage to the truck and no damage to the ladder. Our single biggest mistake happened a few months ago November 12th 2018. Veterans day. We had been deer hunting at Nebraska National Forest. That Monday we had been out all day, got a deer, that process takes awhile so it was late cold and dark when packing up to head home. Sherrie always takes care of inside stuff while I do outside stuff. Truck was hitched up ready to pull forward so I could drop the rear ramp and get the ATVs parked inside. I told Sherrie I was pulling forward a bit. No big deal. Last thing I did was put the steps up. Pulled forward, parked ATVs inside, we both tied them down, I exited through the back ramp so I could put it up. Sherrie exited out the side door , it was dark, steps were up, she stepped out not knowing there wasn't a step. She fell all the way out. Luckily there was about 6 inches of snow on the ground to cushion her fall a tiny bit. No broken bones but she was definitely sore and bruised for several days. That's one huge mistake that will never be made again. This spring we are going to change steps to the kind that fold up into the doorway, they are more sturdy and nothing like that can happen again. Thanks for the great content. Happy camping. Cory

[@todayissomeday]

Omg! That is so scary. Sherrie could have really been hurt! We like those steps as well. They are so sturdy and just seem safer. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know it will help others! Safe Travels to you both!

[@linneanchuckmatson6729]

Awesome video!!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks

[@scbeer1]

We’ve owned a 18’ travel trailer for 10 years and have made a lot of mistakes with it. I’ve cut a turn to tight in a mountain RV Park and snapped off the ends of the black and grey water dump pipes, drive to fast towing through a construction zone in the Sierra Nevada mountains and hit the awning poles against a barrier pushing the pole mounts into the side of the RV, drove off without raising one leveling jack and bent it. Ten years of lessons I’ll put to use this year as we upgrade to a 25’ class C!

[@todayissomeday]

How exciting! That extra 7' will feel huge after all those years in your trailer! I hope you love your new rig. Enjoy!

[@StellarFella]

I challenge you two to test ride some fantastic RECUMBENT FOLDING TRIKES. They are the bomb! They greatly enhance the RV experience.

[@1950bobk]

Great Video. Our biggest mistake....not doing this sooner!

[@todayissomeday]

I feel ya!! But better late than never! Adventure still awaits ya

[@takayama1638]

Now, that’s the ticket Robert! Me and Ethyl, we done waited too long. One foot in grave, the other on a banana peel.

[@travelingtrekez7034]

Great video! Hope to meet you guys in Austin!!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks for watching! Will you be at the meet up??

[@roydavis2242]

I love this video cause we all make " that was stupid" moments. My worst was not double checking how firm the ground was that was assigned. We sunk to the axles and had to be pulled out by a huge wrecker. I now tell the people ahead that our 45 footer is "Very Heavy". Not all campgrounds can handle heavy units.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes!! That is a bummer. I think about this all the time when family invites us to stay on their land! I can just see us getting stuck in the middle of no where!

[@roydavis2242]

@@todayissomeday I've learned not to take Campground employees word for it also.

[@foretravelman67]

Learning experiences to qualify for excerpts in your future novel you decide to write. Now, whether to call it a fiction or non-fiction, is the question! We have had our shares in the 6 years we were on the road. Can't wait for the next segment to begin!

[@todayissomeday]

HaHa! Which one should we choose?? F or NF?

[@patward4204]

Great video. Hope to see you all in Austin. I will be down there to coach team in training for the Austin marathon Sunday.

[@todayissomeday]

That is cool! Hope you can make it to the meet up. Good luck to everyone running. We did 3M a few times and loved it! Nothing like a down hill course!

[@UNROOTME]

There's a marathon in Austin Sunday?

[@patward4204]

@@UNROOTME Yes, starts at 7:30am

[@fasrfreddy]

Good job.

[@AdventurousWay]

Another great episode!

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks!

[@UNROOTME]

Always on Liberty, Your kitty is SO cute!

[@bobcrispycritterrv2706]

I'm going small with a 16 ft trailer but, the more you can tell us the better for all involved. Thanks.

[@Blues2cool]

Ok hard to admit and wish I could forget. I use Rhino sewer hose the fittings screw on to the hose and lock. I did not know this and you guessed it! I pulled the handle on the black tank and the hose completely separated from the fitting. This meant a 4 inch stream of black water hit me ankle high filling my shoes! Moral of the story check the condition and security of the fitting to hose connection prior to dumping your tanks. That is one of a few all the worst things happened at night. We no longer RV after dark. Keep up the great work hope to see you someday soon. M

[@todayissomeday]

Man!! That sinks! Literally. lol

[@thethortour2494]

Great video! You guys inspire us! We close and move into our rig this Saturday! We’re staying local (Celebration, FL) until Al quits his JROTC job then we hit the road! We’re Camphosting (again) in Key Largo thru summer then headed directly to Colorado in late July! We hope to meet up with you “someday”!

[@todayissomeday]

Saturday!! Wow that is awesome! Celebration is such a cute little place. We loved walking around there. We moved into our rig last March and stayed in San Antonio until I finished my contract in May so I know exactly how excited and ready you guys are! I hope you love as we do!

[@andrea42066]

Hello, well the challenges that you have over come I learned not to do in the military and as a big truck driver and a big bus operator. Some of those mistakes could get you fired, so you learn to be fully aware of what you are driving. Also was a driver teacher, that was very hard. When I drive my class C 32' foot long, I let the years of driving take over. Not to pat myself on the back, I managed to get a million accident free miles to my credit. My best advice is to do a triple walk around before you even start the engine, because you will have to pay for the accident of rushing away. Yes I've seen drivers drop a loaded 53' trl because they did'nt do a simple tug forward to make sure the pin was latched. As a new RV'er I will not park my rig in a truck stop where the drivers park, seen to many drivers that can't back or even pull forwards in leaving there spot and take out the front of the rig parked next to them. My challenge is getting to know all the RV places to stop at, thats why I take notes from you guys, watching the best places to stop at. I really enjoy that! Thanks you all for putting out your video's have learned a lot. God Bless and safe driving. :)

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks for watching Ed. That's a ton of miles....we could all learn from you! I agree....I won't park next to the big rigs if I can avoid it. I now walk around many times checking things before we roll! Great advice for us all!

[@ridingtheroad185]

Checklist Checklist checklist. The person who sold us our first used rig had one and we updated that to fit us. It has saved us many times! The breakdown is mostly the set up in reverse.

[@todayissomeday]

Yes!! Absolutely! And dont talk to neighbors and dont rush in the rain!

[@PidasianHippie]

As a solo traveler, I am constantly afraid that I am going to miss something. I have the check list that Casita provided with my camper and I had it laminated so that I can check off all the necessary things. That being said, I am still somewhat of a newbie but this video makes me realize that I am not alone in making a mistake. My biggest mistake was forgetting to hook up the lights and check them. Thankfully that was just for a short 5 mile trip on country roads. After that, I have been very diligent about the lights. Thank you for bringing this series. It gives us newbies a lot of ideas of things to look out for.

[@todayissomeday]

I bet that is one mistake that wont happen again. Thankfully, you are safe and no $$ spent.

[@PidasianHippie]

@@todayissomeday Yes. After I realized what I had done, I thought of all the terrible things that could have happened because I didn't have them hooked up.

[@allentowngal4769]

oh gosh... this is so great to know that when I make a fool of myself I will be with good company! lol I will be getting my first rig by the end of this month. I am a TOTAL GREENHORN so I'm sure I will soon be a good candidate for someone's "Mistakes Rv'rs Make" video. It's so great to watch all these videos with the warnings before I start out. Hopefully I will remember them so I don't so the same.

[@todayissomeday]

We were green too! You will pick it up. Ya just gotta jump in and go!

[@gordonbett6203]

Great video guys, I am going to get into trouble for this one, males never make mistakes LOL. As Phil says every day is a learning day. Enjoy your weekend when you meet up with Lazy Days.

[@todayissomeday]

Right....... You know that wasnt really worthy of a reply! hahahahaha

[@scenicdriveways6708]

Nice video guys , thanks for sharing. JT

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks

[@scenicdriveways6708]

@@todayissomeday I'd like to invite you guys to our Scenic Driveway Facebook page to share your RVing experience with us. . We have Tom and Lori from Tom and Lori RV Life there , as well as Mark Guido from Grand Adventure , Dustin and Leslie from Wayward Waggs , Tracy and Johnny from RV Swat etc. We'd love for you guys to join is. Here is the link : facebook.com/groups/308789099968270/

[@everettsmith9250]

My wife and I bought a trailer that was to big and heavy for my truck to tow. Two weeks after purchasing our new 5th wheel we had to buy a new truck to tow. Good thing there is a delay in credit reporting. RV on!

[@todayissomeday]

Oh no! This is way more common that you realize!

[@MrWilfredoSantiago]

We recently went on a trip and the temperature went down to 12 degrees. We were warm in the motorhome but I forgot to place a heat source in the wet bay, and for some reason, the pump froze. Well, I'm glad I'm handy because I​ have some maintenance to do. Otherwise, this mistake would be expensive.

[@todayissomeday]

Oh no! I hope it all comes out well.

[@davidpate8320]

OK, even with the mistakes you guys make me want to sell everything and buy one and hit the road. Love the video's, right now its my way of hitting the road.

[@todayissomeday]

You should! Join us!! It is an amazing life.

[@alainlacroix4717]

I did so many mistakes on my first year, the worst is getting stuck in a campground tent only road with our 36' fifth wheel. I got stuck around a 90* right turn between trees, needed a large tow truck to pull the back end of the trailer straight to clear the trees.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes. Thats scary! Thank goodness they could help you out without damage.

[@brianhubbard6423]

My first big mistake was forgetting to secure the jeep in the stacker trailer and coming to a stop then taking off and my alarm on the trailer door going off,pulled over and found my brain fart! I now have a check list for breaking down camp and setting up camp.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes! checklists are definitely the way to go.

[@patriciagolding7092]

Our biggest mistake was closing the tailgate after unhooking and then pulling the truck away. Ouch! Badly dented tailgate!!

[@markreynolds9570]

Biggest mistake was not doing this sooner. That's the number 1.

[@todayissomeday]

So many agree with you!!

[@mamacitaypapacito]

You guys crack me up. We have not gone full time yet and my hubby already made a big mistake. I told him to back up straight and he decided to turn his front wheels and took out the electric pole with the right side of our RV. Men never listen to there wives... lol. It cost him a fortune to get it repaired. Since then he always listens to me when I direct him on the walkie talkie.. haha 😂

[@todayissomeday]

That is so funny because I just said that to my friend Angie. If you watch the boondocking video you will see me backing up Phil and I told him to come back straight. Of course he just adjusted the turn of the wheel but did not straighten it out. He didnt hit anything but I tell Angie why give directions if they do what they want anyway! Angie said the same thing happened to her! lol

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I love learning from “Phil’s” mistakes 😉

[@todayissomeday]

So does he! LOL

[@keithbanks9294]

Thanks let you know what we do can't wait to meet so many of you

[@todayissomeday]

We love meetups!

[@johnstreit2216]

Backing into a site at Jekyll Island Campground on a Sunday and pulling out the following Thursday and noticing I missed a tree by mere inches. Better lucky than good I guess!!! Can you say near miss!!

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes

[@DinoCarroll]

Loved your biggest mistakes video...been there, done that on some of them...I regret to inform you that we will miss the meet-up on the 16th...My better half works at a law firm and the flu bug has nearly wiped them out so guess who is okay and has to work? you guessed it!!! Maybe next meet-up!!!!

[@todayissomeday]

I am so sorry to hear that! We will meet up eventually. Please tell you wife not to work to hard!

[@DinoCarroll]

Will doer! She was really looking forward to the meet up. Next one for sure!!!! Have a great time!

[@todayissomeday]

@@DinoCarroll Thanks! We will.

[@joulemine]

I love that crazy girl Donna lol She's so much fun Haha ~Stacy~

[@williamdrake5008]

My biggest mistake so far was forgetting to put the pin in the handle of the 5th wheel. (I was in a hurry) I pulled forward and dropped the trailer on the truck bed. Made some nice dents in the bed rails and wiped out the tailgate .

[@todayissomeday]

Ouch!! That one smarts! Thanks for sharing your experience and reminding us to slow down.

[@alutz0927]

I didn't put the legs down on the trailer and opened the hitch, oh, we were on a slope.

[@bobherbert8333]

Enjoyed watching this video as always :0 keep them coming!!!! I do have a question about the best vehicle for flat towing, what is your opinion? Thanks in advance. Safe travels!!!!

[@thethortour2494]

Bob Herbert I have that question too!

[@todayissomeday]

There are a few to choose from. It just depends on how many steps you are willing to take to make the car ready to tow. We want as few as possible which only leaves 2 options: Jeep or Fiat. Here is the guide to help you in your decision. It lists the steps required with the flat towable cars: www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/ good luck with your search!

[@todayissomeday]

See reply

[@bobherbert8333]

@@todayissomeday Thanks guys for this quick response. Well, I think the Fiat would be out as we have three dogs with travel with and the wife is frowning on riding on the roof so I guess I'll check out the Jeep, lol I will also definitely go to the link you provided also. As far as steps to get something tow ready, as FEW as possible!!!! Again thank you guys and I hope that when you make you journeys to the west coast they are close by to us so we came meet. We really do enjoy watching your videos. Safe journeys.....

[@dzymslizzy3641]

I don't think I'll have a toad; I'm more leaning toward a 5th wheel at this point, but if I did, I'd want a full dolly, with the car driven up onto the tow dolly, so as not to have to mess around with 'towing tires' and then changing them to 'driving tires' at every destination. Being towed DOES add significantly to tire wear...

[@GimpyCamper]

Great video. I’m going to have to check these channels out

[@todayissomeday]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindarose2837]

Just like baking cookies using a recipe you have memorized and made for years, every now and again some shiny pretty thing catches your eye and you forget to put an ingredient in and the cookies come out flat as a pancake. Mistakes will happen we just all hope they are not mistakes that cause physical harm and/or expensive damage. I agree with many of the comments about using a checklist, but even using a checklist sometimes that shiny pretty thing will catch your eye and it's ooopsy time again. 😜 Just do the absolute best we can, hopefully learn to not let something distract us, and move forward towards another amazing destination.

[@todayissomeday]

What a great analogy and it is all so true. It doesn't take much to distract you and bam you miss something on your list! That is why I hate it when people come to talk to us during set up or break down and I never chat with folks while they are doing the same. I should have shirts made! lol

[@lindarose2837]

@@todayissomeday Just get a couple of those bright orange or yellow mesh vests (like the kind for hunting) and find a large square of florescent orange or yellow material and on that square write in big bold black lettering "Do Not Disturb" and in small print under that "Setting Up / Tearing Down" and pin that to the back of the vest. Then every time you are setting up or tearing down whichever one of you is on the outside of the rig puts that on. You'll look 'official' and at the same time you will be 'politely' advertising to leave you alone - lol

[@todayissomeday]

@@lindarose2837 Right! You would think everyone would know its proper edict! I would rather they grab their popcorn and watch the show!

[@lindarose2837]

@@todayissomeday 👍🤣🤣 and when the show is over, then, and only then can they come over and meet the cast and crew and thank them for a lovely show and for giving them something to chat about around the campfire!

[@deehart2228]

Because we are human we make mistakes, when you choose to use an RV and the life it brings, you have to learn to just go with the flow. Dont stress out, fix the problem and move on.

[@todayissomeday]

Well said! We have to go with the flow because something is always breaking or the RV park is not the best or whatever. But it is a beautiful life!

[@curtwalp5120]

"Mistakes" are part of life. If everyone was perfect, how boring would life be? Safe travels and good health

[@todayissomeday]

I totally agree with you!! Adds to the adventure!

[@lisauntethered8059]

My biggest mistake was not always using my RV GPS. I had a short trip in the desert but Google maps sent me to an 8’ tunnel- I’m 11’. After that I ALWAYS use my RV GPS.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes!! I am afraid not to use mine! Thank you for confirming my fears. We can all learn from others.

[@MakingMotorhomeMemories]

I prefer to call them operator errors, not mistakes. 😜

[@todayissomeday]

I like that!

[@atozufelt7510]

Great job! ????

[@bobmarleystoe]

Every days a school day guys 🤣

[@todayissomeday]

Amen!

[@jamesmccarty4599]

Will you be at the 2021 Tampa RV Supershow?

[@todayissomeday]

The real question is will there be a Tampa show in 2021!! To be honest we have no idea. Not sure if we will go east or west this winter.

[@lmcburney]

Question to ask: Did you have an inspection on the last rig you bought? Why or why not?

[@todayissomeday]

Great question adding it to the list! PS: we had ours inspected and encourage everyone! See video.

[@akwolf1434]

Biggest mistake I have witnessed was a couple that had this $100.000+ Class A camping next to us. In the morning that were pulling out and forgot to retract their awning. Needless to say the tree won!!

[@todayissomeday]

Ouch! We saw that happen with a class C in San Antonio!

[@russellnesbitt4548]

Here is biggest mistake ... Hopefully this will help someone from making the same mistake. Before disconnecting our 5th wheel from my truck I always do a walk around to make sure the slide outs wont hit anything, to make sure I can reach the electric and sewer connection. We were fairly level (or so i thought) spot. I dropped the legs of the 5th wheel down to about 5 or 6 inches from the ground (this is the manual part where you line up a pin to a hole.). What I normally do at this point is to go to the button for the electric motor to lower the legs the rest of the way. However, for some unknown reason I pulled the lever back from the 5th wheel hitch to release the 5th wheel. Then the 5th wheel started rolling back, off the hitch and down into the bed of my truck. luckily, It only fell the 5 or 6 inches. but that was enough to put two holes in the from of the 5th wheel where it met my truck bed walls. So now BEFORE you ever pull the pin on the hitch, first chock the wheels, and make sure the front legs are on the ground.

[@vancekeaton185]

RV Mistakes ... Bought an 26' Travel Trailer, Towed it with my Dodge Ram Pick up... used it a few times.. Then sold it ... Disaster avoided

[@todayissomeday]

That's no good Vance. Hopefully you will give it another try later on. It truly is a great lifestyle,

[@charlieranere2773]

If you were to go back would you buy a 37to39 ft. it seems like they have just that extra bathroom space?

[@todayissomeday]

If we could find a used one at the right price, YES! We loved the Tiffin just slightly bigger than ours with the walk through bathroom. We found this one (this model was also on our list) at the right price and went for it.

[@randyrainwater983]

Everyone survived, all is good.

[@todayissomeday]

Yup!! :)

[@dzymslizzy3641]

With regard to running out of electrical power; I don't have a rig yet, but something Robin of Creativity RV said has stuck in my mind: "ABC--Always Be Charging." Whether you're driving, have your computer, phone, etc. plugged in and charging; when you get to where you're going, set up your solar right away (if you have it) and/or run your gen set (if you have one), and charge things up during the daytime hours so you don't violate "quiet hours." Buying new a mistake? Not for me--I won't have a big budget for on the road, so (certain types of) repairs will need to be under warranty. I don't want interest and payments on the road--it will be an all-cash purchase when I sell my house. Depreciation isn't a concern, as I won't be 'trading up or down,' it will become my forever home, for better or worse. After I'm gone, it will be up to my kids what they want to do with it...use it or sell it...I won't care at that point. Buying too big? IMO, better too big than too small--I won't be in a position to buy again once the purchase is made; it will be my home until I'm feeble and can't drive anymore, at which point, I'll find a long-term parking solution, and stay there until I exit this "mortal coil." My biggest problem will be that I'll be traveling with my 80-year-old mother in law, who uses a walker, and won't be able to be running around outside with a walkie to guide me into parking spots; I'll essentially be solo. Also, it will be a steep learning curve for me, as I've never driven anything bigger than my F-150, and never towed anything bigger than a small U-Haul box trailer. :-O So, I'll be (at first) going slow enough to piss off all the drivers behind me....LOL Driving/Arriving at night after dark. Uh, yeah. I don't do LOOOONNNGG drives anyway; I need to stop for the day after about 3 or 4 hours on the road--even in my car. But yes, once when I was tent camping, I arrived after dark, and setting up the tent by flashlight, did not notice until the next morning that one of the tent stakes had gone squarely down an ant hill! The outside of the tent was covered in ants! Ugh! (Yes, I moved the tent!) I can laugh about it now--was not amused at the time. ;-)

[@todayissomeday]

Sounds like you have been doing your homework which is the most important part of full time! We did the same and can say our first and only RV is perfect for us! We wont be handing off Ruby as she is perfect for us! Phil had not driven anything bigger than a U-haul box truck either but he does just fine and I suspect you will do just fine as well! Be careful with your locations. Most do not have flat cement pads that are ideal for a walker. I would hate for your MIL to fall. Most of all have a great time and enjoy our beautiful country! Blessing to you both.

[@dzymslizzy3641]

@@todayissomeday (Except I'm already 71 years old---I hope I will do fine!) ;-)

[@todayissomeday]

@@dzymslizzy3641 We have seen plenty your age and older so go enjoy yourself. Just be careful and always take your time.

[@takayama1638]

I thought I was wrong one time, but I was mistaken.

[@todayissomeday]

Hahaha!

[@deniserodrigue1783]

Hoping to meet up soon we will start in March

[@todayissomeday]

Awesome! I am so excited for you! Your launch will be here before you know it!

[@swabbievet]

My worst mistake was made two days ago. I connected the hose to put water in the fresh water tank and the black tank flush is right above the potable water inlet. Even though there is a caution sticker next to the black tank flush, guess what? I think you know. When I finally figured out what I had done, the toilet was full to the brim and just beginning to overflow. Yuk. Lesson learned and I'm sure that mistake won't ever happen again.

[@todayissomeday]

Yikes!! Good luck you caught it when you did!! We have come close to that while actually flushing the tank....our sensors were not working correctly!!

[@swabbievet]

Glad my sensors were working. I thought it was taking a long time for the fresh tank to show 1/3 full and luckily I pushed the black tank button and all the lights came on and I hightailed it to shut the water off. That was a close call.

[@todayissomeday]

Whew!

[@arthurdill4240]

Hello from Cabot Arkansas enjoy the video phil,phil,phil what is Stacy going to do with you LOL

[@todayissomeday]

Right! I guess I will have to keep him. I think he is still trainable! hahaha

[@montanaamerican9188]

I have a question for the series and I notice when I ask other rver's they either ignore it or brush over it, but what do you do for personal safety? Traveling to new areas can come with hazards, do you carry a firearm, do you have cameras installed to monitor the rv while away, do you have a plan if someone broke into it while you are in it...I enjoy your videos, keep it up.

[@SpykersB]

You know that is a very good question. I think a lot avoid the thought of it because its scary to even imagine a scenario as you say. It most definitely pops into my mind as we prepare to go full time. I looked into Changing Lanes idea of motion cameras, however the system they have is not available in Canada, nor have I found anything similar here. Carrying a gun just adds another worry...so that pretty much leaves needing some kind of camera system to keep an eye on the place when out and about, and as for an intruder while inside {gulp}??? A baseball bat? Not enough info out there nor suggestions.

[@todayissomeday]

Everyone is different as far as how they handle personal safety. Most people do whatever they would do in a sticks and bricks. To be honest you weren't any safer there than you are in your RV. As long as you are not taking unnecessary risks your risks are really not that much different. It just seems that way because you are moving around. There are quite a few who travel with firearms and lights are great but if you are in close quarters you may be asked to turn them off.

[@gardengirl9099]

Spykers B. I don’t like guns. Get a can of bee spray. It will shoot a stream over 20’. I keep a can by my front door now and in my bedroom.

[@keithbanks9294]

Just got our rv I can't handle a towdolly ask Phil for advice for me thanks fun fun

[@todayissomeday]

If a tow dolly is out then flat tow would be the way to go. The best place to start is checking the guide for flat towable cars: www.motorhome.com/download-dinghy-guides/

[@garywaite9328]

The big mistake I've seen but not done ,was I saw this guy take off with his awning still out. He took out 2 light posts in this rv park.

[@todayissomeday]

We saw this while we were in San Antonio. They hit a tree and ripped it off before they were even out of their site. Not a good day for them.

[@shirleydewolf6076]

So it sounded like Tara of #changinglanes wasn’t through....”ummmm.” 🤗

[@todayissomeday]

Naa she was done. Just a little mumble at the end.

[@redroofretriever]

How about your biggest "RV buying" mistake? Any buyers remorse, as some have stated.

[@todayissomeday]

Good question!

[@PeeWeeHenson]

MISTAKES ARE FUN, SORT OF. BUT WITHOUT MISTAKES YOU NEVER LEARN ANYTHING AND YOU DON'T BUILD SKILLS. AS LONG AS YOU'RE NOT HAVING A FIRST TIME EVERYTIME WITH EVERYTHING YOU DO. LEARN AND IMPROVE. I'VE HAD MANY FIRST TIMES AT MANY DIFFERENT THINGS. I GOT GOOD AT ALOT OF THINGS

[@todayissomeday]

They are definitely a learning experience!

[@texnolan4740]

How many wrist slaps do you have now?

[@todayissomeday]

Quite a few! lol

[@Steve-zf8zn]

Biggest mistake is not paying attention to what I'm doing when I'm doing it even after 12 years of RVing!

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

Dont worry, you've got plenty of time to make plenty more goofs.

[@todayissomeday]

And you know we will!

[@martywood3588]

They are all learning experiences, not mistakes.

[@todayissomeday]

Agreed!

[@johnralston5818]

the biggest mistake most rvers make is taking their rigs out on the road BEFORE they know how to drive it ( & some never learn ) they are DANGEROUS, & shouldn't laugh @ their ineptitude. Driving an 18 wheeler over a million mile i can tell ya some stories... but i only took out one ; ) IMO... rvers should have CDL's... & some people should NEVER own an rv... period.. because it isn't funny ; )

[@todayissomeday]

Yeah, we have see a couple of crazy things to but what we have seen all relates to big rigs. I guess we are paying attention now unlike before. So many cars cut us and rigs off and try to squeeze in a 50 mph when there is no room. I cant believe people dont realize the danger because these big rigs cant just stop on a dime. We have a new respect for truck drivers since jumping into the RV.

[@MsShep55]

Wow ! So many are common sense issues

[@todayissomeday]

Yup, mistakes can happen even for the simple things if you are not paying attention.

[@toddramsay977]

I have seen this vid before, is this a repost? Shame!

[@todayissomeday]

This is not a repost. It is a part of a series so you may have see another video in the Q&A series.