What your dealer should have told you when you bought your GeoPro Part 1
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- If you just bought a GeoPro camper or are just thinking about getting one, this is the first of a three part series that goes through everything you need to know to use your GeoPro successfully.
In this part I cover all of the outside features. Part 2 covers inside features and part 3 shows how to set up and break down your GeoPro at a campsite.
The GeoPro in the video is a 2021 19FD, but most of the information should apply to any GeoPro or E-Pro.
It's the information I wish I had when I bought my GeoPro!
Chapters
0:00 Start
08:40 The door
15:30 The tires
22:44 The outdoor grill
27:02 Outdoor storage
28:05 Solar connector
29:50 The inverter
31:04 Driver's side features
33:54 The tanks
34:38 Low point drains
35:04 The roof
37:23 The backup camera
37:48 The water and cable connections
38:58 Passenger side features
42:00 The awning
43:52 Accessories
Excellent work! Extremely helpful and MUCH better than my dealer’s orientation.
Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad it helped!
One thing they didn't tell you is when you first roll out the awning is you should only go out about a foot and let it sit for a couple of minutes to let the oil in the shocks settle or you can shorten the life of them.
This is the most informative RV video for someone interested in getting into RVs.
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
Dude. You are the real MVP. I can't say enough as a new Geo Pro owner how helpful this video is. Thank you 1000 times over!
Thanks! Glad you found them helpful - there are 3 in the series, in case you didn't know about the next 2.
@@TheHorizonAwaits we’re thinking of buying a single axle Geo Pro . We’re selling our mini lite to buy Geo Pro . Will be our first time towing a single axle. What is your opinion and experience towing this single axle Geo Pro?
Great vid brah! You spoke about several items I either forgot about and or never even thought about bringing along. Happy trails
Thanks!
Awesome video. Thank you!!
Really excellent informative video! Especially for us newbs who are seriously considering a GeoPro. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Can't wait to watch parts 2 and 3! (and to find videos about the torque wrench and easy-lube axle!)
Thanks or watching and I obviously recommend the GeoPro :)
Great videos! We’re going to see and hopefully purchase a 2019 next week and I’m sure you’ve provided more info than we’ll get from the dealership. Thank you much!
Your welcome and thanks for watching!
Phenomenal video many thanks
Lots of great info. We’re looking at getting back into camping. Me and the wife watch this and most were reminders but some good points or gear that we didn’t really think of.
Cheers
Glad it helped and hope you return to the camping community!
Thank you for going through the trouble of putting this video out! I have been looking at purchasing a Geo-Pro/ E-Pro camper so I’m familiar with most of how it works, but I was very thankful you included all the extras you bring and how you store all of that equipment. I expect there will still be a learning curve when I start camping but you have shortened that curve for us “greenhorns” by quite a bit! Thank you again!
You're welcome. Good luck with your camper search and thanks for watching!
Hi Dan, we just got our 23 20FBS this week. Thanks for the videos! They have helped me out a lot.
Congratulations, I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
Thinking of buying this camper. The most informative video I have found. Thanks!
Thanks. The video is a little out of date for the new models, but most of it will still apply.
hey guys just bought a 2021 geo pro fbs model wish I had seen your video before I went camping learned so much information THANKS😀
Thanks! Glad you found them useful.
Great video for new Geo Pro owners. We've learned so much. Thanks
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Just got our 2021 19BH today. You do a yeoman's work, friend. We can't thank you enough!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Best trailer ever manufactured.
Best systems, best over all peace of mind to ensure #1 travel experience.
One day I hope to own A 15' model.
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome Thank you.
Great job on the video!
Thanks!
Wow, well done. I’m about to buy a Geo-pro so this is perfect. Thanks !
Glad I could help!
Excellent video. Thanks a ton!!
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the comments on tire pressure and temperture.
You bet
Thank you for this great video!!
Thanks for watching!
you are in correct the valve on the water heater is not a drain it is a tpc valve to prevent the tank from exploding , the drain is the plastic plug on the bottom just to the right of the button you were pushing.
Great video!
Thanks!
Excellent info
Thanks!
As a first time trailer and Geo Pro owner, this was so helpful to me. Your knowledge of the parts of the trailer are really impressive. The only thing I would suggest is put links to the accessories you mention in the video. Make yourself some money and help the viewers find some of the useful products you mention. A great thank you from Denver for doing this video.
Your welcome, glad it could help. If there are any items you want a link to, I could see if I have them, but I'm not really doing it for the money, so I won't put an affiliate link in.
@@lauriebubenik9024 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083WG99LM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
thank you for the video
You're welcome!
Was hoping you’d cover the pitch adjustment on the awning? Lots of useful info for our 22 19FD. Thx!
Sorry. Maybe in my next video.
I see your rubber plug did the same thing mine did, black goo all over your fingers. I painted my propane tank cover white, because here in central GA the summer sun got the tanks up to 140°F in the summer heat, which freaked me out as it made the internal pressure near 180 psi !!
The main power cutoff switch (on my 19fd) as two 'off' positions, #1 turns everything off, #2 turns everything off and comes OUT of the base, so if you hit #2 and drive away, your switch knob will be lost.
I think the canister filter is superior to the blue hose attached ones. The canister, however, from the dealer is on insanely tight, many folks have broken the mounting or other parts trying to get it off. The large cartridge is good for at least a year of continuous use.
The 50 to 30 amp connector has saved us a couple times when our camp power post only had a 50 amp supply available like when the camp only had a couple 'big rig' sites left. And we also have the 20 amp to 30 amp connection as well, for pre-trip use like getting the fridge cold before leaving. Good detailed vid.
I had a leaking problem with the canister filter at a campsite - i did a video about it if you check my channel. That is the reason I removed it.
You don't need to turn the LP tank valve so many times. One full turn should be fully open, and will make it quicker/easier to shut the gas off in an emergency.
Be careful using ez-lube feature. I have seen it blow the seals out the back and fill the brakes with grease. This would apply to bearing buddies and Lippert super-lube as well. Best thing to do is remove the hubs/drums once a year and manually inspect and repack the bearings. You will have to replace the grease seals when doing this.
Tongue weight is so often overlooked. It is the number one factor when towing. A great set of sway bars are a must.
I agree that an anti sway solution is important. I show how I hook up my anderson weight distribution/anti-sway hitch in part 3.
Just bought a 2022 and boy o boy you made my day been hoping to find this maybe we will cross paths one day always grateful frank from lake hsvasu city should come for a visit
I'm glad it helped you - you're the type of person I made it for! Thanks for watching.
You are the best keep the videos coming please
Great vid, thanks! When filling the fresh water tank, how do you know when to stop before overflowing?
You have to listen to the sound of it filling up. It will get a higher and higher pitched sound as it gets closer to filling up the fill tube. It it overflows, it is not a big deal though, you just get water on the ground. You should be able to read your fresh water gauge as it fills though and see when it is close.
Great video. Just had a question regarding the battery switch. If you disconnect the battery with the switch for storage will your solar still keep your battery topped up or will you have to remove the battery and charge them separately.
The battery disconnect switch on the trailer tongue will prevent anything in the camper from using battery power but still allows the solar to charge the battery. We leave it turned off in storage but the battery stays topped off by the sunlight.
My trailer is also a 2021 Geo Pro 19FD, purchased in May of 2021. Some things are different. They must make running changes instead of waiting for the next model year. I have a 190W solar panel, my fridge is 12V only, pretty sure my sink is the same or very close to what you have, location of some stuff on the roof is in different places, Upgraded to 2 - 100AH lithium batteries since the fridge is a power hog and the AGM's supplied by the dealer were not up to the task. Blew up my microwave, the converter box, all the receptacles, and a couple breakers in the panel by plugging in at a campsite in Arkansas, even though I had a fancy surge protector on my 30 amp plug. Covered by warranty but it took from September to Feb. to get it fixed. Going to add a second solar panel up top.
Sorry to hear your surge protector didn't work for you. I plugged mine in a campsite and it tripped the breaker and some smoke came out of the fuse box. The surge protector was fine, but I bet things in my camper would have died if I had plugged it in directly first.
@@TheHorizonAwaits I plugged in and heard a "pop" from inside the trailer. Walked around to find thick smoke filling the ceiling from about a foot down. Nothing was turned on when I plugged in, so I can't figure out why everything was damaged. Curiously, the AC didn't work at first, but somehow recovered (can't explain that, and neither could the service tech) Since then, I turn off my breakers before I plug in, then turn them on after. Had to buy a 4 amp battery charger and plug in to 110V to keep my batteries alive since the converter box was blown, and the single 190W solar panel was /is undersized and cannot keep up with the refrigerator and minimal use of lights. Maybe shutting off the breakers is unnecessary, but I don't want to go through what I did again.
Wow. Sorry to hear that.
DANG! Your Surger protector must not have had a polarity and voltage check. What brand was it so that Im sure not to buy the same?
I think they upgraded the steps now with a spring loaded slide? Much easier now. I love when companies see an issue and improve it, thanks
This is informative... I'm picking our new unit up this week. This will help us so much 💪
Looks like you're in the Tampabay area? We are in Clearwater ourselves.
Glad you liked it and I hope it helps! Yes, we are in Tampa. I guess the Bucs, Rays and Bolts stickers gave it away!
@@TheHorizonAwaits Yep, those stickers definitely gave it away. I think it will be tremendous help! Going on our maiden voyage in 2 weeks to Jetty Park in Cocoa Beach. Should be interesting 😊
@@johnsonrobinsonjr1272 Good luck! Did you watch my review of Jetty Park on this channel?
My recollection is that trailer propane tanks have reverse threaded connections because the vibration harmonics of driving would cause standard connections to loosen. Reverse threaded connections stay snug.
I replace my tanks with standard Blue rhino tanks and they connect fine, so I think it is a standard connection.
What brand propane take guage do you have. We bought one and it is too big so the cover won’t go over the propane tanks.
GASPRO 15-Inch RV Propane Hose with Gauge from Amazon
Does that air tire monitor/reader come with RV or where can I get it? Thank you 🙏
It came with my RV, but you can buy it aftermarket. The sensors are in the rim under the tire though, so you need to have the tires removed to install them. There are other types that have pressure sensors that replace the valve stem caps though.
GREEEEAT video!!!! Looking to buy the 2023 Geo Pro 16BH
Thanks for watching!
@@TheHorizonAwaits Bought it today!!! Pick up is on Tuesday (11/22) so keep the videos coming!!
@@El_CID801 Congratulations! The are some changes in the new models, so keep that in mind.
@@TheHorizonAwaits Yes this one is the 2023 Geo but not too many drastic changes. Let me look to see the if I find the link to your group on FB, I’ll go follow.
There was enough reflection to identify the buttons so you may wish to update your code 😕
TPS Temperature is important to tell you if you've been riding the breaks. If it get's above 150, it might be a good idea to stop and check your breaks.
Thanks, I did change the code already!
What is the brand of propane tank gauge you are using? We bought one and it is to big so the cover won’t work.
GASPRO 15-Inch RV Propane Hose with Gauge from Amazon
@@TheHorizonAwaits thank you so much.
I’m sure somebody has already said it but Geo and these other RV companies should sponsor you or send you some freebies. I’m positive these videos have given the push to a bunch of people to buy RV’s. I’m one of them. Just gotta get a decent enough truck to tow one of these babies.
From your lips to Forrest River's ears! Thanks for the compliment and I'm glad it helped!
I agree!!
I like that you replaced the locks on the outside storage doors. Do you have a product name or a link for what you purchased?
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y3GDMY8
Thanks for the link, your videos have been extremely helpful for my wife and I preparing for our first trip.
Check McMaster-Carr too.
There is also a fuse for the jack. If it falls out it won’t work.
That's true. I guess I could have mentioned that as well.
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could i have fried my fridge from turning it on while not level i never heard of that my fridge never worked from day one after delivery
The ammonia in it can get trapped when it is not level and the refrigerator will heat the boiler continuously without the inside getting cold. This could damage it over time, but I doubt it would "fry" it in a short time. If it has not worked since delivery, there must be something else wrong. I suggest contacting your dealer.
@@TheHorizonAwaits thanks its been in the same spot since I got it ill try to better level ot see if that helps if not I will contact my dealer thanks for the videos they are very detailed
Air conditioners DO run off 110 Volts and microwave ovens pull less than 15 amps so they will run fine on your house duplex outlet.
The Dometic roof AC unit on my GeoPro will draw 16-20 amps on startup, so this will trip the breaker on a 15 amp household circuit. Your AC may operate differently and you can get a "soft start" device installed that will allow you to start the AC with much less amperage.
Thanks. Betty will explained
Very well
@@paulhumphrey3195 Thanks for watching!
I bought a New one in 2021 and there were NO OWNERS MANUAL OR INSTRUCTIONS with it. I thought that was TRASHY on their part!
Yikes! Have you toured an RV graveyard looking for parts? The fire damaged units almost ALWAYS have fires that start at or near the exterior refrigerator vents. Yes, I know, rare, but the sheer number of fire damaged units at graveyards all starting at the same point is enough for me to say DO NOT RECOMMEND LEAVING ON YOUR PROPANE REFRIGERATOR WHILE TRAVELING. 😊
I'm not sure why it would be more likely to catch fire while traveling than any other time. Are you saying never leave your propane refrigerator on while you are not in the trailer? That means you cannot store food when you leave if you are boondocking - kind of the point of a propane fridge.
@@TheHorizonAwaits - Half correct, I do NOT use propane while towing, I switch to 12v as i had a 3 way refrigerator. One (dumb as a rock so I’m not sure I trust him) technician said something about auto-pilot light, so the pilot light would blow out while driving, the it would cycle and try to start repeatedly, but due to wind would “go boom’ when it finally caught. Of course I used it while stationary, please re-read the last sentence above.
Best way to avoid dealer problems is to skip having a dealer.
They should have told us that everything will fall apart or come loose due to poor construction...
We paided 500 for a useless walkthrough at rv 1. You are worth dbl. Lol.
Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful to you!