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GRECH RV - Class B STRADA -ION is battery and you can skip these worries and care/maintenance of the generator. Its a huge peace of mind. We love ours.
I haven't picked up blocks for my 21'GT but I think the one thing I've learned is that there's very little you "need" for your RV. The super basics like soap, toilet paper, gloves, and some tank cleaner are super critical but beyond that, most things are a "nice to have" and can be acquired as they become pain points as you guys did. Happy travels :)
Your videos are so much fun to watch! I have seen almost all your videos but up until this one I've never noticed you had dual tires in the back. Comes in handy if one would go flat. Looking forward to your next video.
Good job on the Video... I am in a Roadtrek and do not use blocks because of storage space. Like your first year I just adjust position and always get it close enough. I like the bubble level and will likely order one. A quick check front to rear for me is if the slider stays where i open it to ... rather than sliding back closed or more open.
@@IreneIronTravels yes.. it really does. Park it enough, you almost know and then I open the slider to take my dog out and if it stays or nearly stays put I call it done! Great for one night stooovers!
What was really funny and kind of cute when we picked up our class a 40 foot rig my wife went to the parts store and came back with a carrying case with the leveling blocks in it and said this is my gift for the RV. We crushed them with the weight of our 38,000 pounds. Thomyt
If I ever get a RV or camper van I would probably be traveling alone and in this video example it was teamwork to back up onto those little itty bitty blocks. I guess I gotta find a way to back up on those blocks all by myself.
It defiantly helps with two, but I think you could do it pretty easy by yourself as well after practice. It would just take longer, and you would get the "feel" for driving onto the blocks.
I always carry the blocks but I've seen others just put a rock under the tire. When I get my Ascent I may try that and see if it actually works. I'm thinking not every site has a rock handy. :). Oh... and I use the bubble level all the time.
👍👍 We've also seen the rock thing...usually on a sweet 4x4x overlanding rig. I think their just showing off😂 It would work in a pinch, but it would not be fun to go on a "perfect rock" scavenger hunt every time! Thanks for watching!
I use Anderson leveling system. So much quicker. They may be a little bigger but I can level it up in just a couple of minutes. Blocks are time consuming and not as adjustable.
I use the iPhone level app also. And I’ve found in my 2019 AI GT that laying the iPhone on the floor between the seats is pretty level, and I can see it easily as I pull into a spot, since sometimes just moving a foot or so can be the difference between needing blocks and not. I actually have used my blocks more for filling the gap in a gutter when pulling into a driveway, to keep the rear of the van from scraping.
I wondered what kind of fridge raider is safe to use if you don’t level up. I’m going to be traveling alone and with a compressor fridge also so I guess I don’t have to panic too much if I don’t level !?
Yes, compressor style fries can run safely at much greater angles than the typical RV absorption(propane) style fridges. We never had a problem with our compressor style.😊
The Level Mate will tell you how much to add at each corner to get level. Also gives you that info in real time so you can pick the best location on you spot.
Been using the cheap leveling block sets for years. Bit of a pain but effective and cheap. There was an option to get the powered leveling jacks when we ordered our AS GT but we passed because of cost, weight and added complexity on a already complex machine. I bought another leveling block set. Now I’m wondering did I get the ones with the drain holes? Doh!
Good call on the hydraulic levelers I think. Would be nice to have but not a need to have! People in the comments have been suggesting drilling holes in these ones. Brilliant!
Hi, I’m all caught up now, next video please 😁😁😁. A couple of questions if I may: Who the heck is Irene? Have you considered building out a van yourself, tailoring it to your requirements? I’d love to see a breakdown of maintenance you have required over the last couple of years, scheduled and unexpected and costs. Perhaps a topic for a confessions video 🤓. Cheers.
Hello guys! Thank you for the great information. Your video answered my question about the need forand the importance of leveling our van. My wife, Diana, saw my name which you posted on the video, now Diana wants to know who is Irene?
Hey there, thanks for watching! If you don't have solar up there, might room for a storage rack of some type. Would also need a ladder to reach it. Some also like to add a storage system to their rear hitch.
Tip: Park on flat concrete - install a small stick on RV level on your dash for side to side - and another one on your drivers' door for front to back. Once you are camping, find a reasonable spot where you have a good front to back for sleeping by eyeballing the campsite, and looking at the one on the door, then move forward and backwards in little bits till you can find a good side to side level watching the one on your dash. This means you don't have to move from the drivers seat to level, and you won't need leveling blocks 90% of the time.
I have similar blocks but not used them yet, do you ever use wheel chock blocks.? On another subject I noticed the camera mounted behind and above the drivers seat, is this a security camera and if so how are you connected when not in the van? Jet pack or alternative?
We have never used the wheel chock blocks before as we try to stay fairly level. Would probably use the parking brake if we were in a situation that called for them. Yes, that is a Wyze wifi camera that connects to our Verizon jetpack and then we use our cells phones for notifications and monitor. Makes us feel much better leaving our home! Its on the list of videos for sure!
@@IreneIronTravels Great and thanks, I had noticed one couple using them on a fairly flat ground recently and didn’t see the need for that unless they were on some type of incline. I look forward to that video. The short focused subject matter videos are great.👍(the others are too of course!)
In most cases, the main drawback of hydraulic jacks is the cost - they're typically several thousand dollars. That's the reason I don't have them, anyway.
The first thing I do when getting to a camp site is level my van. I can’t stand camping in a slanted van. We did it for one year and it drove me nuts. P.S. Irene is hot.
Funny u didn't need them for over a year and don't think they're necessary in campgrounds. I'm on my first night in a tiny promaster city in a Nature Preserve nice campground and I'm going to have to pull practically off my site to get somewhat level 😆
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💙Subscribe - ua-cam.com/users/ireneironfitness
💻 Website - ireneironfitness.com
💵 Store - www.amazon.com/shop/ireneironfitness
👫 ABOUT US➡ Hello! We are Aaron and Chris, a fulltime RV couple that lives and works in our Airstream Interstate Sprinter Van. We run an online fitness and nutrition coaching business (Irene Iron Fitness) while traveling all around the country. Follow along the journey with us!
🚐Read our Story: ireneironfitness.com/quitting-our-jobs-traveling-the-country/
💪Shop Online Coaching Packages: ireneironfitness.com/online-fitness-and-nutrition-coaching-packages/
🍎Browse IIF Healthy Recipes: ireneironfitness.com/healthyrecipes/
🚌Airstream Ambassadors: www.airstream.com/blog/aaron-and-christine/
💎IIF AFFILIATES: These are programs and products we use, love, and recommend!
👉Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/ireneironfitness
👉Rad Power Bikes bit.ly/3lbsaGM
👉Battle Born Batteries battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=2n
👉Undersun Resistance Bands: bit.ly/2RiP41C 💰 "IreneIron" for 10% off all kits, bundles,etc
👉Lebert Fitness: lebertfitness.com/?ref=IreneIronFitness
👉Thousand Trails: mbsy.co/DLw8W 💰 Save $100
👉Harvest Hosts: harvesthosts.refr.cc/ireneiron 💰 Save 15%
👉MontKush:www.montkush.com/shop/ 💰 Use discount code "IreneIron" for 30% off
GRECH RV - Class B STRADA -ION is battery and you can skip these worries and care/maintenance of the generator. Its a huge peace of mind. We love ours.
About to set out on our new van switching from a TT. Wasnt sure about leveling, great info. Ty!
Very useful information. I will remember that when my Interstate 24GT arrives.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy that AI GT!!😃
I use the Camco stackable with the T-handle. Store them in the empty battery spot under the hood. Many MB sprinter owners do this.
Ah WHAT!😳 I need to check and see if ours fit there. THANK YOU!
I haven't picked up blocks for my 21'GT but I think the one thing I've learned is that there's very little you "need" for your RV. The super basics like soap, toilet paper, gloves, and some tank cleaner are super critical but beyond that, most things are a "nice to have" and can be acquired as they become pain points as you guys did. Happy travels :)
So true!😁 thanks for watching!
We have those same leveling blocks, and I’m going to drill holes in them today... nice tip!
Nice, great idea!
Another great video
👍👍
_Irene called and she wants her blocks back!_
😂😂 Thanks JJ!
we use the Thule levellers. It's a ramp style leveller.
👌 haven't seen those ones.... will check them out!
Your videos are so much fun to watch! I have seen almost all your videos but up until this one I've never noticed you had dual tires in the back. Comes in handy if one would go flat. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you! Yes, they dually's have their advantages! The main reason for us is extra payload the 1 ton dually sprinter has. Good for fulltiming!
Thanks for the tips, folks!
Good informative video. Keep them coming..Be safe out there.
Thanks John! 👍
you should do a episode on your generators
Thank you...will add it to the list!
Thank you for sharing another great information on the leveling blocks . The holes good point .
BS &BK
Thanks for watching Larry! BS & BK!
Fortunately our van came with air rides, so leveling front to back can be done with them, but we carry blocks for side to side.
Nice option to have with the air ride! 👌
Good job on the Video... I am in a Roadtrek and do not use blocks because of storage space. Like your first year I just adjust position and always get it close enough. I like the bubble level and will likely order one. A quick check front to rear for me is if the slider stays where i open it to ... rather than sliding back closed or more open.
That totally works doesn't it!
@@IreneIronTravels yes.. it really does. Park it enough, you almost know and then I open the slider to take my dog out and if it stays or nearly stays put I call it done! Great for one night stooovers!
thx you guys.
What was really funny and kind of cute when we picked up our class a 40 foot rig my wife went to the parts store and came back with a carrying case with the leveling blocks in it and said this is my gift for the RV. We crushed them with the weight of our 38,000 pounds. Thomyt
That is funny! Ours have a few stress marks as well from only 10k pounds!
If I ever get a RV or camper van I would probably be traveling alone and in this video example it was teamwork to back up onto those little itty bitty blocks. I guess I gotta find a way to back up on those blocks all by myself.
It defiantly helps with two, but I think you could do it pretty easy by yourself as well after practice. It would just take longer, and you would get the "feel" for driving onto the blocks.
FYI drill some holes in the solid parts so they drain. ;-)
I am NOT dealing with leveling blocks when I need to break camp and go into town for a Snickers!
Not when your Hangry!😂
I always carry the blocks but I've seen others just put a rock under the tire. When I get my Ascent I may try that and see if it actually works. I'm thinking not every site has a rock handy. :). Oh... and I use the bubble level all the time.
👍👍 We've also seen the rock thing...usually on a sweet 4x4x overlanding rig. I think their just showing off😂 It would work in a pinch, but it would not be fun to go on a "perfect rock" scavenger hunt every time! Thanks for watching!
What camera system did you have mounted to you mirror?
Good job Irene.
So seeing your trunk, the obvious question is what's the junk in your trunk?
Or Lets see your everyday carry.
Its coming up on the next vid or two! Thank you!
I use Anderson leveling system. So much quicker. They may be a little bigger but I can level it up in just a couple of minutes. Blocks are time consuming and not as adjustable.
Have heard they are good!
I just use the iPhone measure/level app and Camco blocks
Nice and simple!👍👍
@@IreneIronTravels My SunRay 109 is 30 sq ft plus my Honda Element. You think you are tight on space. Ha ha! I just camp PT though.
I use the iPhone level app also. And I’ve found in my 2019 AI GT that laying the iPhone on the floor between the seats is pretty level, and I can see it easily as I pull into a spot, since sometimes just moving a foot or so can be the difference between needing blocks and not. I actually have used my blocks more for filling the gap in a gutter when pulling into a driveway, to keep the rear of the van from scraping.
I wondered what kind of fridge raider is safe to use if you don’t level up.
I’m going to be traveling alone and with a compressor fridge also so I guess I don’t have to panic too much if I don’t level !?
Yes, compressor style fries can run safely at much greater angles than the typical RV absorption(propane) style fridges. We never had a problem with our compressor style.😊
you need level mate pro
Have heard good things!👍
The Level Mate will tell you how much to add at each corner to get level. Also gives you that info in real time so you can pick the best location on you spot.
I thought leveling is Only for trailer or tear drop.
Thx for the info
Thanks for watching!
Been using the cheap leveling block sets for years. Bit of a pain but effective and cheap. There was an option to get the powered leveling jacks when we ordered our AS GT but we passed because of cost, weight and added complexity on a already complex machine. I bought another leveling block set. Now I’m wondering did I get the ones with the drain holes? Doh!
Good call on the hydraulic levelers I think. Would be nice to have but not a need to have! People in the comments have been suggesting drilling holes in these ones. Brilliant!
IF YOU ARE ON A HILL MAYBE! LOVE THE VIDEO KIDS!👍😍TAKES UP SPACE..ID CARRY THEM ANYWAY..I GUESS JUST IN CASE!🤷♂️
They are nice to have and we find ourselves using them quite a bit now!
Hi, I’m all caught up now, next video please 😁😁😁.
A couple of questions if I may:
Who the heck is Irene?
Have you considered building out a van yourself, tailoring it to your requirements?
I’d love to see a breakdown of maintenance you have required over the last couple of years, scheduled and unexpected and costs. Perhaps a topic for a confessions video 🤓.
Cheers.
Irene is Aaron's middle name.
@@PsRohrbaugh 😄.
Binge watching!! Christine Irene! It's her middle name and gma's name and great gma as well. Great topic on the maintenance.. on the list!
Hello guys! Thank you for the great information. Your video answered my question about the need forand the importance of leveling our van. My wife, Diana, saw my name which you posted on the video, now Diana wants to know who is Irene?
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the question! Irene is Chris's middle name and G ma and great G ma's name!
Hey Aaron , My wife and I just ordered a Lexor from pleasure-way , do you think its possible to add storage to the roof ?
we love your videos , Thanks
Hey there, thanks for watching! If you don't have solar up there, might room for a storage rack of some type. Would also need a ladder to reach it. Some also like to add a storage system to their rear hitch.
Just Drill some holes to rid of water.
Great idea!
Tip: Park on flat concrete - install a small stick on RV level on your dash for side to side - and another one on your drivers' door for front to back. Once you are camping, find a reasonable spot where you have a good front to back for sleeping by eyeballing the campsite, and looking at the one on the door, then move forward and backwards in little bits till you can find a good side to side level watching the one on your dash. This means you don't have to move from the drivers seat to level, and you won't need leveling blocks 90% of the time.
Better yet, mount a tiny level spot for your phone near the driver seat. Then use a free leveling app with your phone to zero in on a level spot.
I have similar blocks but not used them yet, do you ever use wheel chock blocks.? On another subject I noticed the camera mounted behind and above the drivers seat, is this a security camera and if so how are you connected when not in the van? Jet pack or alternative?
We have never used the wheel chock blocks before as we try to stay fairly level. Would probably use the parking brake if we were in a situation that called for them. Yes, that is a Wyze wifi camera that connects to our Verizon jetpack and then we use our cells phones for notifications and monitor. Makes us feel much better leaving our home! Its on the list of videos for sure!
@@IreneIronTravels Great and thanks, I had noticed one couple using them on a fairly flat ground recently and didn’t see the need for that unless they were on some type of incline. I look forward to that video. The short focused subject matter videos are great.👍(the others are too of course!)
What rug have you found is best as far as drying after rain, mud, yuck? Thx
We have been using this C Gear SandFree mat for just over a year and like it! ua-cam.com/video/LKyqHRokjE8/v-deo.html
Actually I needed that info :) maybe don’t need the hydraulic jacks ( extra weigh)
Yes, I would say they are a NICE to have not a NEED to have!😃
In most cases, the main drawback of hydraulic jacks is the cost - they're typically several thousand dollars. That's the reason I don't have them, anyway.
What paws do you have on the Interstate? They look aggressive !
They are an All Terrain Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. Have about 25k on them now and are wearing nicely..... but getting loud on the freeway!!🙉
@@IreneIronTravels Ya I was wondering how they were for long highway sessions. Still look like the tread is holding well !
Its was between these and Michelins, but we knew we'd be off road some..... its a trade off!
Got ya! 😳
👍 Thanks Mary!
What do you store on the roof?
The roof has 300 watts of solar, AC unit, Weboost Antenna, and vents. No storage up there.
Not sure why you think the blocks take up a lot of space.
I didn't know that your van had six wheels.
It does! That's part of the reason we like this heavy duty Sprinter chassis, for its extra weight carrying capacity.
@@IreneIronTravels Cool!
@@IreneIronTravels so technically... Your van is 4wd...
The first thing I do when getting to a camp site is level my van. I can’t stand camping in a slanted van. We did it for one year and it drove me nuts.
P.S. Irene is hot.
👉🚐👍
Funny u didn't need them for over a year and don't think they're necessary in campgrounds. I'm on my first night in a tiny promaster city in a Nature Preserve nice campground and I'm going to have to pull practically off my site to get somewhat level 😆