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    @EnjoyTheJourneyLife  2 роки тому +2

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    • @richdudley257
      @richdudley257 2 роки тому

      My first question is: How, when you consider 350 miles a LONG day, do you EVER arrive after dark? We consistently travel 500+ miles a day and have YET to arrive AFTER dark, especially during the summer months! My second question is: My surge protector instructions tell me to plug in the surge protector and turn on the breaker BEFORE connecting my RV. And why would you trust a high dollar RV to a mid priced surge protector? Even high dollar surge protectors are reasonably cheap compared to having to replace RV components!

  • @sandibergstrom711
    @sandibergstrom711 2 роки тому +3

    We were at a campground last year that required not only 1 donut, you had to have 2 and also a 4 inch extension on the elbow to reach the opening of the sewer, they had 4 inches of concrete around the connection. Thankfully a neighbor showed us what we needed, 4" long piece of 3" PVC pipe with a donut on each end. Great video as always!

  • @BoogeyMan828
    @BoogeyMan828 2 роки тому +4

    You guys don't have a remote that opens the black tank valve while going down the interstate like me? KIDDING! I actually do like those stabilizer buckets, gotta invest in some.

  • @antoniobaez6282
    @antoniobaez6282 2 роки тому +3

    I like not only how you talk about the product but you are showing us how you are actually using it. That's what I'm talking about!

  • @kisarader
    @kisarader 2 роки тому +1

    you nailed it ive been a camper sence i was a kid i learnd from my father my hero that to always be prepared for the f factor while camping my wife uswedto say i packed to much stuff till wewent one time and she almost froze so she is following my leednow love tyour vids keep up the great work hugs from arizona

  • @seawolff33
    @seawolff33 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video. The RV lock you mention is the only style I've found that works with a 'capture plate' above the kingpin.

  • @keithwynnauprospectingthen5389
    @keithwynnauprospectingthen5389 2 роки тому +2

    I always fill my tank and use my pump, that keeps the pressure even, no worries about high low pressure and it exercises your pump

  • @denniss8692
    @denniss8692 2 роки тому +1

    All I can say is you guys are so great and so honest and so informative. Thank you so much for what you do for us.

  • @joewhite4038
    @joewhite4038 2 роки тому +1

    Good info video. The "donut" is required in some RV parks. We found several on our western journey in 2021. California, Washington and Oregon were insistent on their use.

  • @robbiefrentz9427
    @robbiefrentz9427 2 роки тому +1

    If your trailer uses 30 amp can you use the 50 amp circuit without damage

  • @dmitriynikityuk3568
    @dmitriynikityuk3568 2 роки тому +2

    Tom.. great video.. one thing you should of included is the valterra twist on valve..it’s a must for me

  • @hspb
    @hspb 2 роки тому

    I would highly recommend a 6 inch turbo level. As you stated, your travel trailer, 5th wheel or RV needs to be level for the appliances to work properly. Having a digital level is good, but you should always check with a bubble level as well. The best place to check for level is in your freezer, if you have a small freezer above your fridge, or use the bottom of your fridge, if your freezer is located inside the fridge, and likewise if you have a residential fridge and freezer, use the bottom level, not a rack, of either your fridge, or freezer, to check for level. When checking for level, make sure to check front to back of fridge or freezer (this levels from side to side) and side to side of fridge or freezer (this is when the tow vehicle is removed and level from front of Travel Trailer to the back). When your fridge and freezer are level you know they will work correctly even though your travel trailer, 5th wheel or RV may be a degree off from level. Other than that, there is a Lot of great information you have covered.

  • @COMMANDERVLOGS1
    @COMMANDERVLOGS1 2 роки тому

    Very helpful video man. Thank You!

  • @lloydstinson651
    @lloydstinson651 2 роки тому +2

    Dude you are so smart to put together this kind of video. Good job!

  • @roberttison2548
    @roberttison2548 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for doing this video it helped me tremendously my wife and I are first time RVers.

  • @petecarlton3551
    @petecarlton3551 2 роки тому

    I am in saskatchewan in canada. My seasonal site at the lake i am at only has 20 amp power so i have to adapt from my 50 amp down to 30 and then to 20. It really sucks. Most of the sites here have 30 amp but they still have about 20 seasonal sites that they need to upgrade yet. My generator gets lots of use on hot days

  • @keithcash900
    @keithcash900 2 роки тому

    what about your slides, do you need support for them. My wife and I are alittle on the heavy side?

  • @doneitall72
    @doneitall72 2 роки тому

    A couple of comments...RV black tanks are NOT septic systems but just holding tanks. There's no need to add chemicals to 'break down' the contents nor is there really enough time between dumps to break down the sewage. #2, RV toilet paper...unless you're using wax paper, any household TP will work just fine as long as you use enough water each time you flush (use ENOUGH WATER each time you flush).

  • @Augiebracerofam
    @Augiebracerofam 2 роки тому +2

    All great tips. The wood blocks at today’s prices are not “on the cheap”. For fresh water tools, I would add the “water bandit”. Some water spigots are so damaged that your hose won’t fit. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

    • @EnjoyTheJourneyLife
      @EnjoyTheJourneyLife  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Augie! Ha ha, yes the price of wood has gone up! Love the water bandit, great back up tool for water.

  • @chrisk164
    @chrisk164 2 роки тому +1

    Great tip with checking power condition before unhooking..nice job..not sold on snap pads..overrated to me..thanks bud

  • @robineast1866
    @robineast1866 2 роки тому

    Great video! All points are valid. I’m going to subscribe! One thing I did when I had my first travel trailer is that I used the stabilizer jacks for levelling big big mistake bent my frame. Ouch! Stabilizers are just to get them till they’re tight to stop the trailer from shaking they’re not for leveling.

  • @CozyQueenAdventures
    @CozyQueenAdventures 2 роки тому

    We have a few of these. Makes RVing easier!

  • @k-mparker
    @k-mparker 2 роки тому

    Great informative video!!!
    The only thing I would respectfully disagree is the need for a fresh water hose. I grew up down south and as kids all the way thru high school, we drank out of the old school green garden hoses and I’m 60 years old and still purdeee fit and healthy. And, for out RV , we simply utilize the zero gravity hose. We do use the water filter like you guys do at the connection and we have the Clear Source triple water filtration set up. Do you think we would still need a dedicated fresh water hose🤔🤔🤔

  • @Mark_Lawler
    @Mark_Lawler 2 роки тому +1

    I had the joy of staying at an RV park a couple of years ago that REQUIRED the use of the sewer donuts. They said it was mandatory and if they saw you connected to their sewer without one they'd kick you out of the park with no refunds. Of course they sold them there at the office if you didn't have one. ;)

    • @Mark_Lawler
      @Mark_Lawler 2 роки тому

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  • @phyllisraeglabe3081
    @phyllisraeglabe3081 2 роки тому

    VERY INFORMATIVE tHANKS

  • @CT9905.
    @CT9905. 2 роки тому

    The black chair in the background, where can I purchase one?

  • @ChrisJohnson-tf7up
    @ChrisJohnson-tf7up 2 роки тому

    I have never used anything other than Charmin Ultra in my RV and never had an issue. To each their own though.

  • @kenplummer4644
    @kenplummer4644 2 роки тому

    I have had computer experts state surge suppressors have a year two year max life cycle. RV surge suppressor how long do they last ........

  • @edmorse3529
    @edmorse3529 2 роки тому

    Great video Tom!!!

  • @bobatwood1384
    @bobatwood1384 2 роки тому +3

    Another great video, and yes I have those tools, funny mistake couldn’t figure out why the A/C was not working did everything like always
    EXCEPT for plugging the camper in 🤦‍♂️. That was way before adult beverages lol

  • @dennissecor8092
    @dennissecor8092 2 роки тому

    Great video, thank you for sharing!

  • @carolconnell9521
    @carolconnell9521 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Went to a campground last summer that didn’t have threads on the sewer connection and needed to buy a donut. It’s was so gross to take out, I left it for the next camper.

    • @EnjoyTheJourneyLife
      @EnjoyTheJourneyLife  2 роки тому

      Oh wow! Thanks for sharing Carol!

    • @raystanton238
      @raystanton238 2 роки тому

      Carol, always dump the black tank (toilet) first then dump the gray tank. That way your donut and sewer hose will get rinsed out from all the soap used in the kitchen and bathroom.

    • @carolconnell9521
      @carolconnell9521 2 роки тому

      @@raystanton238 always do but they donut was greasy and gross.

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 2 роки тому

    Good information

  • @TF856
    @TF856 2 роки тому

    I am a little bit surprised that you call all of those essentials.
    Lots of rvers get by perfectly well without half of those.
    And septic tank specialists that I have talked with say that any toilet paper that is sold in this country is safe for septic tanks and RVs.
    RV toilet paper is a rip off!
    Even those automatic levelers are a huge waste of money for people like me.
    When I back into a spot I put down a short ramp and start backing up and watch the level on the front of the trailer as I'm backing up. When it's level I stop and put a wooden block underneath a wheel on both sides.
    When I detach the trailer from the truck I crank up the front jack and watch the level on the side of the A-frame.
    Very quick, very easy and very inexpensive setup!
    If I want stability I add a couple of A-frame jacks under the back end.
    They add stability in all three directions. I usually don't even need them.
    I don't use shore power or any of the hookups. Everything is contained on the trailer and everything runs on 12 volts. So I also leave my trailer plugged into my truck the whole time I'm parked. Unless I need to run for supplies.
    I can run the truck engine a few minutes each day to top off all the batteries on the truck and the trailer.
    That gives me plenty of 12 volt power for everything I need throughout the whole night for lights, water pump, TV, entertainment center, etc. also a fan to blow on me all night Long in hot weather, or to run my heater all night in cold weather.
    And yes I love my automatic changeover valve on my propane tanks. It's an ingenious and extremely useful device. I just glance at the gauge every couple days to see when the red flag pops up, which is something that a lot of people don't do. That's why they run out of propane.
    I never have ran out of propane in the years that I've lived in my trailer.
    And it usually does switch over in the middle of the night which is when I would need it the most.
    I love that automatic switch over!!! 😁❤️😃
    When I see that red flag pop up I know I have about two or three days to take the empty one to get it refilled and get it put back on before the other one goes empty. Each one lasts about a week or a little more.

  • @bigd.lolflorida4698
    @bigd.lolflorida4698 2 роки тому

    Extra fuses!

  • @travelfun3513
    @travelfun3513 2 роки тому

    Love it

  • @chew2elah
    @chew2elah 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video. I’m new to trailer camping and have learned a great deal from your previous videos. Actually got a couple more things from this video as well. Have only had one trip with the trailer as a break in so I greatly appreciate these tips.

  • @pwestjr
    @pwestjr 2 роки тому

    Tom, the bird is loud because he/she is closer to your microphone than you are. You really are going to need a Rode microphone if you are going to do videos like this. Sorry buddy but volume was really low. Hope to meet you on the road some day.

  • @Liimpy
    @Liimpy 2 роки тому

    Thats alot of stuff

  • @LadyJ1A
    @LadyJ1A 2 роки тому +1

    💪🏼💯❤️‍🔥

  • @cyndib3587
    @cyndib3587 2 роки тому

    Good to see you promoting gloves when dealing with sewer hose nowadays! Reason for gloves - even tho YOU may keep the outside of your sewer hose 'clean', it lays on the ground/toilet bowl, especially around dump stations, where spills and sloppy happens. Gross.
    I now only use dog poo bags for 'gloves' - saves $$ and always handy.

  • @chriskriaris4304
    @chriskriaris4304 2 роки тому

    OMG OMG OMG OMG TOM im bACK

  • @wanda8027able
    @wanda8027able 2 роки тому +1

    Please Remember flashing lights trigger seizures and migraines for those of us who suffer from those medical conditions. Thanks for the video.

  • @johnpavon799
    @johnpavon799 2 роки тому

    Great Video! Thanks for the info!

  • @LucasOliveira-fl7tt
    @LucasOliveira-fl7tt 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!!!