How To Set Up Your RV at a Campground | Site Selection, Hookups & More Tips!
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Here's a video that details how we set up at a campground, everything from choosing a site, to what to hook up, and in what order. Plus lots of tips.We have a companion article that lists all these steps for you that you can print out and use as a checklist. Find it at rvlifestyle.com/rv-setup-at-a...
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Driving to Addison Oaks
3:32 Check In & Choosing Your Site
5:01 RV Parking and Site Check
6:09 Power Hookup & Surge Protection
8:07 Leveling Your RV & Water Hookup/Filter
10:09 More Site Tips & Exterior Setup!
11:35 Hot Water Heater & Cable TV
12:00 Pets, Emergency Info, & Settling Into Your Site
14:05 Check out our campsite checklist!
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We have a companion article for this video that lists the various tips we talk about here (all 17 of them!), as well as sharing links to some of the resources we talk about in the vid. The article can be found on our RV Lifestyle Travel Blog at rvlifestyle.com/rv-setup-at-a-campground/
Two suggestions.
1. Connect both ends of your power supply before you flip on the breaker. When you connect to your RV with power on you could get some arcing which could shorten the life of your RV connection. There may also be a safety issue if you are on damp ground.
2. Purchase a pressure regulator for your water hose. Just as your electric pedestal could be miswired, your water supply could have excessive, damaging water pressure.
Thanks for the info! I camped for years with my husband and kids in a travel trailer. Now that my partner in crime (or camping) is no longer with us, I've taken the plunge and purchased a Class C 24'. The first couple of times out will be interesting, luckily my sons will be around until I fly solo. Love the videos......from Ohio!
Good for you! Safe travels and have so much fun!
Haha....doesn’t look like Bo was going anywhere. He’s a good boy! 🐶💜
I recommend an external surge/voltage/neutral/ground protector be plugged in first even if you have a hard wired one in your coach. I’d rather know at the pedestal if there’s something wrong rather than frying my 30 or 50 amp cord before the problem hits my internal one. Just a thought. Also, very important…prior to plugging in and prior to unplugging from the pedestal, turn OFF the breakers. I also recommend a water pressure regulator. I have one with an adjustable gauge. Works great!
I love your water filter. I’ll be getting one of those. Thanks!
The Unity has a built in surge protector.
Since our Class B is also our vehicle for local exploring, we have minimized our setup for a campground. As soon as we are backed in (Navigator stands next to the pedestal), I follow this sequence: 1. Test the pedestal with my NCVT; 2. Make sure the 30A switch is off, then plug in the smart surge protector; 3. Then plug in the shore power cord while it is running the tests; 4. Slowly turn on the propane; 5. While the back doors are open, pull the curtains shut (it is easier from the outside); 6, Turn the navigtaor's seat around; 7. When the power comes on, switch the refrigerator from DC to AC; 8. Mix up two Cuba Libres and kick back. This looks like a lot of steps, but the whole process takes less than three minutes. Maybe if there is cable TV we might hook up the cable. We don't bother with water most of the time, that's why we carry it. If we want to drive off to someplace local, it takes about the same time to break down (we don't leave gear behind, we have had it stolen). We drop a couple of collapsible traffic cones to show that the site is taken, and head in to town. No fuss,, no muss.
My wife and I are renting a 29' rv and going on our 1st trip and 2 weeks. We were wondering if people do it without dragging a vehicle along. They didn't give us that option when renting even though I asked. Thank you.
So glad I found you guys! So helpful.
This was fantastic! I would love to get a travel trailer and start traveling with my husband, but I’ve always been intimidated by all that’s involved--the step by step setup made it seem so easy! Thank you for this!!!!
Great vid. It's always good to go over the simple things because simple things can cause you so much grief...
Repeating some others about energizing the cable before having both ends connected being dangerous. The arc possibility is especially dangerous if there's moisture on the ground or lightly raining. Common sense to most, but since you are doing a detailed how-to, I think your usual high standards warrant a re-edit with warnings about being careful with electricity outdoors. Thank you for all the effort you put in.
Mike enjoyed your other career but I really like and enjoy your retirement keep camping very informative!
Just bought a used Unity FX and took her on her maiden voyage. Thanks for all the tips! Don’t forget pressure regulator for the water shouldn’t be more than 50 psi.
As someone starting out soon I LOVE these tips!👍😁 Especially the tip on campsite info on a sticky note...if I was injured or other emergency...it's one less thing to worry about when calling for help.
Nicely done presentation!
Thanks for all the tips. Be safe. 😊
You guys the loveliest ❤️ Thank you!😊
You Guys are so awesome. Stay Safe - enjoy.
WOW this was wonderful to watch
seems like I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos!
Great video! We appreciate you guys and all of your wisdom!! Stay safe!
Great video and advice. Thanks for publishing this.
Bo looks like a happy camper! Thank you for sharing your tips and suggestions. Travel safely and stay healthy.
Thank you. Very well done and super helpful!
Thank you for this video! All great information.
Nice job, guys! Thank you.
Very nice video, thx for your tips!
Oh, I completely enjoyed your video even though I’ll probably never have the pleasure of traveling in an RV. You certainly have the setup organized. Thanks for posting this video.
There’s a lot of useful information in this video. Thanks a bunch.
Supper helpful video! An absolute abundance of useful information. Thank you so much 😊!!!!
Thank you for this helpful video on setting up your RV at a campground.
The sticky note with the campground information is a terrific idea.
Very helpful! Thanks!
Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the information. Thank you.
Thank you, this is a great beginner’s explanation on set up!
You guys are great!
Great video! Thanks
Thank you for the tips! Your videos are always so informative. Love them.
We just got home yesterday and now I want to go right back out after watching you two. 😎. Thank you for the info especially on the green water filter thingie. Will be telling the hubby about that. 👍🏼☮️
Great video !
Oh my goodness! I just finished watching and I just had to tell you, I loved your video. Thank you for sharing it with us. ❤️😊
This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for taking time to make this and then sharing 🙂
Such a helpful, easy to follow video. Thanks! Shelley from San Diego
This is great!
THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST SET UP VIDEOS...ON UA-cam.. YOU GUYS ARE BEST...THANK YOU
Sounds awesome
Thanks for the tips, you guys are very professional thank you thank you.
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I accidentally fell into the channel, ready they already won me over. I loved you .. Congratulations, HEALTH and success! (GM - Brazil)
Another GREAT video! Thank you!
I just really enjoy you guys 😀
Wao. That was great. This is gonna be my RV setup video guide when someday I rent or buy an rv and go to a campground. Thank you so much!!
Love ur video I’m looking for info like this , thank you
You both are just soooo reassuring patient and calm for us newbies especially. Cant thank you enough for making such helpful videos like this especially when I know you are so well past this stage of experience. Always appreciate your tops!
Excellent information
I’m NOT an RVer but this was a REALLY great, must watch video for newbies!
I can’t thank you enough for going through the set up so thoroughly! I always learn so much from y’all!! 💋😍 I really think the sticky note idea is a good one! Even maybe take a picture of the note and send it to someone on your contact list in case they need to find you. For safety’s sake.
Such great presentation skills…really well done and to the point…you are both so young at heart it is obvious!
Watching from Kentucky
You guys are super. Thanks for all the good information.
Thank you for the tips... I am just thinking about the RV travel world. This gives me some ideas and I have even "bookmarked," this video. Be safe and keep making those videos, your great!
This video got me so excited to go camping. I told my husband, let’s get a cheap tent and get started. 😀💕
Excellent information - so much help for us newbies still struggling to get a camper! Thanks for all you do!
We are getting our new Wonder in the spring and this video is priceless. We are not at all technical so please continue to explain and show each step in detail. These videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you!
You guys are awesome and always keep us thinking! Thanks for the content!!!
So awesome to find your channel. You have the RV I dream of owning. Look forward to following your travels.
We have a white board for info on where we are. Because as full timers we forget/name escape. We're currently Camphosting in the Hiawatha National Forest in the UP of MI and I actually had to use it the other night to call 911 for a camper. Glad I had it! Great tip! ~Lynette
I love the videos, thank you for them all! I was a but surprised that you didn't put a water pressure regulator on the water hose before you nice expensive filter.
Thank you. This was very informative for those of us who have never been in a campground. (We will soon.) I especially liked the tip about using the sticky note and recording where you are staying.
Que bueno son sus videos y hacen una pareja emocionante.
Thanks for the advice!
Thank you so much for sharing that. I had not a clue of what to do.
Great video! We're new to the RV world and this video is very helpful.
Educational. Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos
Great common sense presentation. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!!!
You two are lovely!! Thank you for the great advice. I didn't hear you mention anything about the garden flags lol! I went out and bought one on our 1st trip, so we didn't look like such newbies 😂
Very well explained. Ty.
Your rig looks a lot like ours, but we don't have all the automation. We have to level, put out our awning, etc. the old-fashioned way.
We are a retired couple with a faithful canine companion, too. We just bought a class C so we need all the advice we can get. Thanks for the great advice!
Merci, thank you
Great video thank you!!
additional safety. Looked like you flipped the breaker before plugging in the umbilical cord. I wouldn't flip the breaker until after all connections have been made.
Someone else mentioned this in the comments section. What exactly are you talking about? What is the extra plug or ibellical cord as you call it?
@@yobabybubba The umbilical is simply the electrical cable connecting the electric to the RV
@@bobcrispycritterrv2706 OK thank you, now I think I understand. So in other words he pluged the cable into the Box, than he turned it on from the Box before plugging it into the rig...but so he should have plugged it into the rig 1st and then turned it on at the Box, correct ?
@@yobabybubba That's how I do it.
@@bobcrispycritterrv2706 thank you. I learned something new today. I'm going camping for my 1st time in 2 weeks.
Wow what a nice good infos ,it was a good idea how to setup an RV , I like it , enjoy ur times and god bless you .
Very informative, thanks, we are new to using hook ups at horse campgrounds
Money is happiness 👍
Thanks for Info Stay Safe
Nice organization.
Very good video!
We’ve been trailer camping for a few years now. This past June I managed to rip out my slide out window on a state park kiosk turnout. Didn’t swing wide enough. Oh well....stuff happens I guess. The perils of camping 😱. We’re looking at changing to a class B/C one of these days. 👍🏻
I noticed you connected water hose to faucet without telling us to first flush out faucet in case dirt or bugs hid in it.
good to know!
Mike im digging your retirement!!!
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Awesome
Velcro straps are great for hose and cable management
Cool,I love your video just dont forget to hook up your black and grey water tanks discharge hose.
Thanks for the information. Great video! I am getting my first Class B in about a week. I was also told besides a water filter, you should also add a water pressure regulator. What are your thoughts on that device?
The devil's in the details. I have no doubt you have saved MANY campers a lot of headaches. Good Job guys.
thanks
Thank you for such an informative video! I'm a newbie looking to purchase either a Class B or Class C.
Thanks Mike and Jennifer this was a good video, Hope you two had fun at the campground wish you would have had a Meetup their we live just up the road off of Rochester Rd we know you guys don't live to far from us here in Almont Mi one day will run into you two at a loco meetup thanks
whenever i went tent camping i kept my shoes outside my tent. wow, wakeup call! i hate critters in my shoes.
Love your videos and appreciate all you have taught my husband and me. In one video, I saw the bungee netting in your overhead cabinets. Where can I find that? Thank you so much.